bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The polymorphism and gene expression of chemokine receptor 6 is associated with digestive disorders in rabbits
Authors: Liu Wen-Chao , Zeng Yu , Chen Shi-Yi , Jia Xian-Bo , Lai* Song-Jia
Published: August 2016

This study aimed to investigate the possible involvement of Chemokine receptor 6 (CCR6) gene in genetic susceptibility to digestive disorders in rabbits. A total of 346 samples (161 cases vs 185 controls) were used for this case-control association study. One coding SNP (c.96C greater than T) spanning the CCR6 gene coding region was identified by direct sequencing and then genotyped using PCR-SSCP. The results revealed that individuals with allele “T” was significantly protective against digestive disorders (odds ratio=0.66, 95% confidence interval: 0.46-0.94, P less than 0.05), and TC/TT genotype can significantly reduce the incidence of digestive disorders (odds ratio=0.64, 95% CI: 0.41-0.99, P less than 0.05). we also investigated CCR6 gene mRNA expression level in different severity status of digestive disorders. The significantly higher mRNA expression level of sacculus rotundus in severe group was observed compared with mild and health group (P less than 0.05), in addition, the individuals with CC genotype had a higher mRNA expression than TC and TT genotype (P less than 0.05).
Nutritional evaluation of pulse screenings by in vitro gas production technique
Authors: Swain* Partha Sarathi , Rao D. Srinivasa , Nagalakshmi D. , Mahender M. , Ray S.
Published: August 2016

The present study was planned to evaluate the chemical composition and nutritive values of commonly available pulse chunies of Green gram (GGC), Black gram (BGC), Bengal gram (BnGC) and Red gram (RGC) available in the local markets of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. These chunies were subjected to chemical analysis followed by measurement of in vitro gas production (IVGP) with sheep rumen liquor. By calculation, in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD), total digestible nutrient (TDN), Metabolizable Energy (ME) was determined. DM (P less than 0.001), CP (P less than 0.001), CF (P less than 0.001), TA (P less than 0.001), NDF (P less than 0.001), ADF (P less than 0.001), cellulose (P less than 0.01), hemicelluloses (P less than 0.001), lignin (P less than 0.01) silica (P less than 0.001) and Ca (P less than 0.05) varied significantly. The cumulative gas production in IVGP technique at 0-2, 0-4, 0-6, 0-8, 0-12 and 0-18h incubations varied significantly. The TDN and ME content were highest (P less than 0.01) in GGC. IVOMD (mg/24h) was comparable (P greater than 0.05) among them. The study concluded that these chunies are good energy sources. GGC was the best with respect to its energy and organic matter digestibility among these. High protein and energy contents of BGC and GGC signified that these can be a good feed replacement of concentrates for livestock feeding.
Genetic characterization of dahlem red layers by PCR-RAPD
Authors: Shivaprasad Ch. , Gupta B. Rarmesh , Chatterjee R. N.
Published: August 2016

A total of one hundred Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were utilized to detect the DNA polymorphisms in a total of 48 full sib mated, half sib mated and non-in bred groups of Dahlem Red birds. Twenty one per cent of the primers tested yielded distinct polymorphic RAPD profiles. Out of 341 amplified bands 204 bands (59.82 %) were found to be polymorphic. The genetic similarity ranged from 83.94 to 87.90 % and, 81.14 to 85.25 % with in group based on band sharing and frequency respectively. Full sib group showed higher genetic similarity then non-in bred group. The genetic similarity based on band frequency ranged from 88.07 to 90.18 %, based on band frequency varied from 72.78 to 79.53 percent. The full sib and half sib groups showed maximum genetic similarity. The genetic distance between full sib and non-inbred groups was found to be the maximum (0.3176), while it was minimum between full sib and half sib groups.
Resveratrol regulates relevant genes to promote excretions of total sterols in long-term HF fed C57BL/6J mice
Authors: Guo Xinhui , Xue Wei , Wang Yujiao , Zhang Jiangang , Meng Qinghong , Zhang Yanlin , Jian Heng , Zhang Ning , Xu Xiaoling , Fang Weichun , Wang Hao , Hua Erbing
Published: August 2016

Resveratrol (RSV) as a naturally occurring small molecule has been reported to benefit the cardiovascular system through a dietary supplementation. However, the relevant genetic regulation by RSV has been uncovered. This work is solely to investigate how RSV increases a fecal excretion of total sterols of HF fed C57BL/6J mice to block lipid accumulation in vivo through regulation of PPRAa, HMG-CoA-R, CYP7A1, LDL-R and ABCG5 genes. The results showed that RSV significantly improved the excretion of total sterols through up regulation of mRNA expressions of PPARa, CYP7A1, LDL-R, ABCG5 and down regulation of HMG-CoA-R. These data indicate that beneficial effects from RSV were associated with the favorably altered expression of hepatic and large intestine genes in HF fed mice.
Physical and morphometric characteristics of Gangatiri cattle
Authors: Bhinchhar Basant Kumar , Paswan Vinod Kumar , Yadav Satya Prakash , Saroj SPACE , Singh Prity
Published: August 2016

Gangatiri cattle are mainly found in the adjacent areas of the river Ganga in eastern Uttar Pradesh (Chandauli, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Mirzapur and Ballia districts) and adjacent Bhabhua (Kaimoor), Buxar, Arrah and Chhapra areas of Bihar. The breeding tract of this breed includes mainly Ballia and Ghazipur districts of Uttar Pradesh and Rohtas and Shahbad Districts of Bihar. Present study was conducted on 114 Gangatiri cattle - an indigenous cattle herd - maintained at Surbhi Shodh Sansthan (Geeta Goshala), Dagmagpur, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh- to study the physical and morphometric characterstics. White colour was the most prominant colour in the population. Colour of coat, forehead and neck was white and eyelid, tail and hoof were black in 65.78, 76.31, 63.15, 66.66, 82.45 and 76.31 % of animals, respectively. Hair was mainly straight type (97.10 %) but 2.90 % of the animals also had curly type of hair. Medium size muzzle was present in 79.71 % of the animals while it was small and large sized in 11.59 and 8.69 % of animals, respectively. Shades of grey were also present on different body parts of these animals. Grey colour was the second most prominant colour in the population. Majority of animals have shallow groove in middle head (57.97 %). Poll was prominent in 92.75 % of the population. Forehead was straight type in almost 78.26 % of these animals. Most of the adult animal population (72.46 %) was having medium body size. The average height at wither, body length, heart girth, face length, face width, neck length, ear length, fore cannon bone girth, height at hip bone, height at pin bone, rump slope and rump length were 117.12±1.23, 108.06±0.90, 145.50±1.80, 30.14±0.86, 15.48±0.43, 47.07±1.25, 19.99±0.56, 15.65±0.40, 117.78±1.16, 105.25±1.10, 12.47±0.16 and 35.56±0.65 cm, respectively.
Effect of foliar spray of nutrients on productivity of greengram (Vigna radiata)in North Eastern transitional zone of Karnataka, India
Authors: Jadhav R L , Kulkarni Shyamrao
Published: August 2016

Crop productivity in greengram being low in North eastern transitional zone of Karnataka a field experiment was conducted during kharif 2012 and 2013 at Agricultural Research Station, Bidar, UAS, Raichur. Among different sources of nutrients, foliar spray of 19:19:19 (1 %) followed by panchagavya (5 %) at flower initiation stage recorded significantly higher grain yield (1121 and 1105 kg ha-1, respectively) of greengram compared to other treatments. Control treatment recorded the lowest yield (734s kg ha-1) among all. Foliar spray of 19:19:19 also recorded higher net returns (Rs. 35828/-) and benefit cost ratio (5.0).
RELACIÓN ENTRE LOS MEDIOS DE DEPÓSITO Y LOS ENSAYOS QUÍMICOS EN LOS CARBONES DE SAMACÁ (BOYACÁ, COLOMBIA)
Authors: Suescún Torres Jaime Humberto
Published: August 2016

Este estudio  sirve de base para otro más  regional, que comprende  la  cartografía  geológica,  caracterización  y cálculo de  reservas para  los carbones pertenecientes al nivel  Ktg-2  -  Ktg-3  de  la  Formación  Guaduas.  El propósito de  la  investigación  fue establecer  la  relación entre los análisis químicos y los ambientes de depósito, comparando las columnas estratigráficas con las curvas de  los ensayos químicos. Después de describir  la columna estratigráfica desde  el  punto  de  vista  litológico  se muestrearon los mantos de los niveles carboníferos para ensayos próximos, últimos, petrográficos y otros, para finalmente  hacer  comparaciones  con  los  ambientes  de depósito  mediante  tablas  y  gráficas.  De  las  gráficas comparativas se deduce que a medida que los ambientes se  hacen  más continentales  aumenta  el  contenido  de azufre, ceniza y materia volátil, mientras que los contenidos de vitrinita y poder de reflectancia disminuyen. Se recomienda adelantar estudios  sobre un mayor número de muestras que  incluyan  los demás estudios  realizados.
Instrucciones a los Autores
Authors: Uptc.edu.co Revistaiid@
Published: August 2016

Ingeniería,  Investigación y Desarrollo publica  trabajos inéditos sobre geología, minería, electrónica, industrial y ciencias afines, en español. Podrán publicarse artículos originales, de investigación y/o innovación tecnológica, de revisión o réplicasde publicaciones de la propia revista. Además, se podrán  incluir  resúmenes de  tesis,  reseñas de  libros y comunicaciones de  interés a estas profesiones.Para  la presentación de  los artículos  se debe  tener en cuenta que: Los artículos serán evaluados por   el comité Editorial y un árbitro, el que se reserva el derecho de decidir sobre su publicación. Los  trabajos enviados a  Ingeniería, Investigacióny Desarrollo, no podrán ser sometidos simultáneamente a evaluación por otro medio de publicación. El contenido de los trabajos   es responsabilidad exclusiva de sus autores. No se devolverán los originales de los trabajos
A Rede Globo no ecossistema da Social TV: uma análise sobre as postagens do perfil @redeglobo no Twitter
Authors: Sigiliano Daiana , Borges Gabriela
Published: August 2016

Este artigo pretende discutir os recursos explorados pela Rede Globo para engajar os telespectadores interagentes na Social TV. O fenômeno marca a convergência da experiência televisiva com a arquitetura informacional da social media, em que o público compartilha suas impressões nas redes sociais de maneira síncrona à exibição dos programas na grade de programação. Com o intuito de refletir sobre práticas adotadas pela Rede Globo, no âmbito da Social TV, foi realizado um monitoramento das postagens do perfil da emissora no Twitter durante uma semana. Posteriormente, foram analisadas as publicações a partir de três perspectivas: o uso da hashtag, o fluxo gerado no microblogging e os tipos de conteúdos compartilhados. Conclui-se que apesar irem ao encontro das potencialidades da Social TV, as ações da emissora no Twitter não concretizam uma relação de colaboração e coautoria com o telespectador interagente.
Aproximações entre Estética e Comunicação: aberturas possíveis e diálogos entre os conceitos
Authors: Martino Luis Mauro Sá
Published: August 2016

O conceito de “estética” é comumente associado à Teoria da Arte ou ao estudo do Belo. No entanto, pelo menos desde os anos 1990 diversos autores vêm buscando por uma articulação da Estética com noções relativas à Comunicação, de modo a estabelecer uma nova dimensão para o conceito de Estética, que vá além da questão artística e sublinhe a perspectiva relacional. Dentro deste trabalho esta possibilidade é desenvolvida a partir de três processos: (1) situar etimologicamente as noções de “Estética” e “Comunicação”, destacando o componente “comum” presente entre ambas; (2) posicionar a noção de Estética discutida dentro do campo da Comunicação, para que finalmente se possa (3) destacar como a categoria ampliada do estético auxilia a ver a comunicação como processo compreensivo e intersubjetivo.
Estratégias de trabalho docente no ensino de criação publicitária: a atividade de orientação como situação de aprendizagem
Authors: Hansen Fábio , Petermann Juliana , Correa Rodrigo Stéfani
Published: August 2016

Em uma investigação apoiada pelo MCTI/CNPq, realizada em parceria interinstitucional entre a UFPE, a UFSM e a UFPR, buscamos examinar as práticas pedagógicas adotadas pelos docentes que atuam em disciplinas cuja finalidade é o ensino de criação publicitária. Atenção especial recai ao processo de orientação - estratégia de ensino em que o professor acompanha os estudantes de forma sistemática e colabora na superação de dificuldades. Observamos, a partir do trabalho de campo ancorado em gravações de aulas em áudio e vídeo, que o professor publicitário necessita de contínua formação para converter a atividade de orientação em um instante estratégico de troca de conhecimento, interação e produção de sentido, a fim de favorecer a mediação e a formação de um ambiente adequado para aprendizagem em que o estudante queira se lançar nos desafios do querer aprender criatividade.
EL MOMENTO DE LA VERDAD (ROSI, 1965): fragmentos de España
Authors: Longhi Ludovico
Published: August 2016

En 1965 Rosi realiza El momento de la verdad, largometraje semidocumental sobre la tauromaquia. El director italiano quería llevar a la pantalla el trágico lirismo de Muerte en la tarde (Hemingway, 1932). Sin embargo, algunos conocidos de la Suevia Film (coproductora española de su largometraje La sfida) lo habían alertado sobre el escepticismo autóctono hacia los cronistas extranjeros. La afición taurina rechazaba la imagen de la corrida como simple espectáculo pintoresco. Este trabajo muestra la oportuna decisión de Rosi en investigar el fenómeno, apoyándose en la competencia de cineastas autóctonos como Beltrán, Portabella, Muñoz Suay y del torero Miguel Mateo “Miguelín”. El filme es internacionalmente reconocido como el más serio estudio sobre los aspectos socio-culturales del mundo de los toros.
EL CINE COMO CREADOR DE IDENTIDADES NACIONALES. Un recorrido por el cine vasco de los años ochenta a través de la filmografía del cineasta Pedro Olea
Authors: Fernández Penas Marta
Published: August 2016

La cinematografía vasca vivió uno de sus periodos más fructíferos en la década de los años ochenta gracias a la aprobación del Estatuto de Autonomía en 1979 y el consiguiente traspaso de competencias en materia de cine a la comunidad autónoma. A raíz de este acontecimiento se inició una política de ayudas auspiciadas por el gobierno autonómico a la producción de películas de la que se beneficiaron muchos cineastas vascos. Un caso representativo es el del cineasta bilbaíno Pedro Olea que, con su praxis fílmica, participó activamente en la puesta en marcha del denominado “cine vasco”.
PERCEÇÕES DO IMPÉRIO COLONIAL NA FICÇÃO CINEMATOGRÁFICA PORTUGUESA (1945-1974)
Authors: Seabra Jorge Humberto dos Santos
Published: August 2016

O texto apresenta uma visão global sobre a forma como a ficção cinematográfica portuguesa, produzida durante o Estado Novo de Salazar e Caetano, refletiu sobre o império colonial entre o fim da Segunda Guerra Mundial e a queda do regime (1974). A investigação baseia-se em onze obras produzidas entre 1945 e 1974, foi organizada de forma a permitir uma perceção global, conduzindo ao aparecimento  de três núcleos temáticos fundamentais, a conquista, a colonização e o regresso do império. Desse percurso resultou uma conclusão fundamental, sintetizada na expressão uma África, dois impérios, cujo entendimento essencial passa por uma dupla conceção, luminosa e sombria, sobre o Império Colonial Português entre 1945 e 1974.
O IMPÉRIO CONTRA-ATACA: narrativas políticas, alegorias midiáticas & ativismo
Authors: Do Vale Simone
Published: August 2016

No início dos anos 2010, uma onda de manifestações sociais irrompeu em diferentes países. Por meio do uso de performances alinhadas com os gêneros virais das mídias sociais, essas manifestações consolidaram a estética Carnavalesca que caracteriza as narrativas políticas produzidas e distribuídas em rede por ativistas. Assim, este artigo reflete sobre o fenômeno das mobilizações globais a partir de seis vídeos que apresentam performances ativistas inspiradas no universo de Guerras nas Estrelas. Produzidos em mobilizações distintas entre os anos de 2010 e 2014, os vídeos foram coletados manualmente na plataforma YouTube e contextualizados sob a perspectiva dos Estudos de Mídia.
NAS FRONTEIRAS DA HISTÓRIA: Memória, Gênero e Cinema em Europa e América
Authors: Ropero José Manuel Peláez , Silva João Nunes da , Porto Junior Francisco Gilson Rebouças
Published: August 2016

O dossiê que ora apresentamos, em torno das complexas relações entre a Memória, o Gênero e o Cinema, visa criar oportunidades para a produção de temáticas sobre a História,  as Relações de Gênero e a Comunicação, com foco em metodologias que permitam a interdisciplinaridade, envolvendo estes cinco eixos.
FORTALEZA NA COPA DO MUNDO: a visão dos turistas estrangeiros sobre a cidade no jornalismo local
Authors: Belmino Silvia Helena , Carvalho Alissa
Published: August 2016

O artigo tem por objetivo investigar como o jornalismo local apresenta a visão dos turistas estrangeiros sobre Fortaleza durante a Copa do Mundo de 2014. Partindo dos referenciais sobre imagem, discute-se a construção da imagem do Brasil e, mais especificamente, do Ceará. A análise crítica do discurso (ACD), com base nas proposições de Norman Fairclough (2005), é o caminho escolhido para analisar duas notícias publicadas em junho de 2014, nos dois principais jornais da cidade, O Povo e Diário do Nordeste. O foco em qualidades de Fortaleza ajuda a construir uma imagem positiva da cidade para o cidadão local.
RÁDIO COMUNITÁRIA NA TRÍPLICE FRONTEIRA: participação étnica e de gênero na Rádio Norte FM
Authors: Amarante Maria Inês , Varela Sonia Inés
Published: August 2016

O artigo apresenta um recorte da pesquisa “Radiofonia Comunitária na Tríplice Fronteira: gênero, etnia e inclusão social midiática”, cuja proposta é um estudo aprofundado sobre a participação desses grupos nas rádios comunitárias das regiões das fronteiras entre o Paraná, o Paraguai e a Argentina e o modo como estas emissoras têm favorecido a cidadania comunicativa. Em destaque, o caso da Rádio Norte FM da cidade de Cascavel, na região oeste do Paraná. Atualmente, a emissora emite 24 horas e também pode ser ouvida online. Ela abre espaço para as manifestações culturais locais e procura dar vez e voz às reivindicações de diversos movimentos sociais, cedendo-lhes espaço ao longo da programação. Este trabalho foi realizado a partir de pesquisas bibliográfica e documental, visita de campo, entrevistas e questionários dirigidos a diretores e comunicadores.
JOVENS JORNALISTAS E O CONSUMO DE INFORMAÇÃO IMEDIATA NAS REDES SOCIAIS
Authors: Prado Magaly Parreira do
Published: August 2016

De um lado, examinar como os jovens consomem informação – do noticiário ao entretenimento– na era digital, de outro, como os estudantes lidam com a necessidade de exercitar o fazer jornalístico em época de crise e ainda, como o profissional, em início de carreira, trabalha com a preocupação do tempo de atenção dos consumidores para conseguir emplacar sua produção jornalística em tempo real. Empresas repensam seus treinamentos e novas maneiras de apuração de notícias, enquanto universidades discutem para por em prática novas diretrizes curriculares que atendam o mercado em ebulição.
A CULPA É DA MULHER: O Anticristo, de Lars von Trier
Authors: Silva João Nunes , Sampaio Lívia
Published: August 2016

RESUMO O Anticristo, filme de Lars von Trier, lançado em 2009, mostra o desespero de um casal ao perder seu único filho. Extremamente polêmico e repleto de referências bíblicas - a começar pelo título -, é um filme que choca pelo incessante desespero de uma mãe em luto que parece carregar o peso do mundo em sua condição de mulher. A proposta deste artigo é fazer uma análise deste filme iluminando a culpa cristã historicamente atribuída à mulher e seus desdobramentos imediatos, como o feminicídio. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Análise Fílmica; Cristianismo; Feminicídio; O Anticristo. ABSTRACTAntichrist, film of Lars von Trier, released on 2009, shows the the despair of a couple to lose their only son. Extremely controversial and fraught with biblical references - beginning with the title -, it’s a film that shocked the unyielding despair a bereaved mother that seems to carry the weight of the world on his wife's condition. The purpose of this paper is to analyze of this film illuminating the christian guilt historically attributed to the woman and their immediate consequences, like the feminicide. KEYWORDS: Filmic Analysis; Christianity; Feminicide; Antichrist.  RESUMEN Anticristo, pelicula de Lars von Trier, lanzada em 2009, muestra el desespero de una pareja cuando pierde su único hijo. Extremadamente polémica y llena de referencias bíblicas - empezando con el título -, es una película que sorprende al inquebrantable desesperación de una madre em luto que parece cargar el peso del mundo por ser mujer. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar esta película iluminando la culpa cristiana históricamente asignada a las mujeres y sus consecuencias inmediatas, como el feminicidio. PALABRAS CLAVE: Análisis fílmica; Cristianismo; Feminicidio; Anticristo.
NUEVOS DESAFÍOS DE LA TEOLOGÍA DE LA LIBERACIÓN
Authors: Codina Victor
Published: August 2016

Resumen: La Teología de la Liberación (TdL) que siempre ha reflexionado desde la fe a partir de la realidad de los pobres, no puede quedar insensible ante el mundo cambiante de hoy. Damos aquí por supuesto todo lo elaborado en torno a la TdL, por ejemplo en Mysterium liberationis (ELLACURÍA; SOBRINO, 1990, v. I-II) y en Y el mar se abrió (SUSIN, 2001), y quisiéramos seguir avanzando en la comprensión de los actuales desafíos de la TdL. Por ello comenzaremos por mostrar los fundamentos de la TdL como base de su identidad que se ha mantenido constante a través de los años. A pesar de las diversas corrientes y de la evolución a través de los años, se respira en todos los teólogos y teólogas de la TdL un innegable aire de familia. Pero, al mismo tiempo queremos mostrar la evolución y variaciones de esta TdL a lo largo de estos años, como se pueden constatar, de modo paradigmático, a través de los diversos congresos o encuentros celebrados sobre TdL. Con todo, lo más importante es mirar al futuro y detectar cuáles son los mayores y nuevos desafíos de la TdL en el contexto actual de la sociedad y de la Iglesia. Esto lo sintetizaremos en un decálogo teológico.Abstract: Liberation Theology (TdL) which has always reflected faith from the reality of the poor, must not remain insensitive to the changing world today. Taking into account all the scientific production about TdL, for example Mysterium liberationis (ELLACURÍA; SOBRINO, 1990, v. I-II) and El mar se abrió (SUSIN, 2001), we will move forward to understand its current challenges. Initially, we will present the fundamentals of TdL in view of its identity preserved over the years. Despite its diferent trends and evolution over the years, there is an undeniable family feeling among all theologians of TdL. But at the same time we want to show the evolution and variations of TdL over the years, as you can observe, paradigmatically, through the various conferences and meetings dedicated this theology. However, it is of utmost importance to look ahead and identify what are the new challenges of TdL in the current context of society and the Church. This will be synthesized in a Theological Decalogue.
LA TEOLOGÍA DE LA LIBERACIÓN EN CONTEXTO POSMODERNO EN AMÉRICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE
Authors: Mendoza-Álvarez Carlos
Published: August 2016

Resumen: El artículo reflexiona sobre los desafíos que ha enfrentado la teologia de la liberación en el contexto posmoderno. Señala las aportaciones del pensamento antisistémico. Propone tres rasgos de la teología posmoderna latinoamericana en clave descolonial. El primero es la subjetividad vulnerable, como apertura constitutiva a los demás. El segundo son las resistencias múltiples que surgen como prácticas de resistencia propuestas por los movimientos sociales, indígenas y contraculturales en nuestro continente. Y el tercer rasgo es la gratuidad como gesto mesiánico que irrumpe en la historia y transforma las estructuras de injusticia.Abstract: This article reflects on the challenges faced by the theology of liberation in the postmodern context. It points out the contributions of anti-systemic thinking. He proposes three characteristics of Latin American postmodern theology in decolonial key. The first is the vulnerable subjectivity, which is a human capacity to be open to the others. The second is the multiple resistances that arise as resistance practices proposed by social, indigenous and counterculture movements in our continent. The third feature is the gratuitousness as a messianic gesture that breaks into history to transform the structures of injustice.
NO RESPEITO E NO AMOR. ENSINAMENTO DE BENTO XVI E FRANCISCO SOBRE A SOLICITUDE ECUMÊNICA
Authors: Cardoso Maria Teresa De Freitas
Published: August 2016

RESUMO: O artigo apresenta traços do ensinamento de Bento XVI sobre a solicitude ecumênica e uma nota sobre sua renovação e avanço pelo papa Francisco na sua programática exortação Evangelii Gaudium. Depois de se reportar ao compromisso ecumênico do Concílio Vaticano II, considerado irreversível por João Paulo II, e de observar algumas dificuldades, como sobre a Declaração Dominus Iesus, examinam-se entrevistas, discursos e encíclicas de Joseph Ratzinger/Bento XVI, especialmente em relação com uma afirmação da constituição Gaudium et Spes do Concílio Vaticano II, sobre respeito e amor. No final, acrescenta-se uma anotação breve, mas importante, sobre a renovação e o avanço na Evangelii Gaudium do Papa Francisco. Destacam-se o ensinamento de respeito e o amor como fundamentais para o ecumenismo e o diálogo inter-religioso e valorizam-se: a oração e a espiritualidade; o testemunho da fé preservando a harmonia nas diversidades; a gratuidade e a reciprocidade; o diálogo; a promoção do bem e da paz. Finalmente, a abertura, a Igreja em saída, ao encontro dos outros, como é acentuado na Evangelii Gaudium.ABSTRACT: The article presents traces of the teachings of Benedict XVI on the ecumenical concern and a note on its renewal and advancement by Pope Francis in his programmatic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium. After reporting back to the ecumenical commitment of Vatican Council II, considered irreversible by John Paul II, and to observe certain difficulties, such as on the Declaration Dominus Iesus, it examines interviews, speeches and encyclicals of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI, especially in relation with an affirmation of the Constitution Gaudium et Spes of Vatican II, about respect and love. In the end, it adds a brief but important annotation on the renewal and the advancement of Evangelii Gaudium by Pope Francis. Here is highlighted the teaching of respect and love as fundamental for ecumenism and inter-religious dialog and value: prayer and spirituality; the testimony of faith while preserving the harmony of diversity; generosity and reciprocity; dialog; the promotion of goodness and peace. Finally, openness, the Church ready to go out, to meet others, as is emphasized in Evangelii Gaudium.
Active Sensor System Using Parallel Processing Circuits
Authors: Ishikawa Masatoshi ,   Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo
Published: August 2016

In this paper, an active sensor system using parallel processing circuits is proposed and its characteristics are discussed. From the perspective of a model of active touch sensory processing mechanism, the system uses information of efferent copy and internal actuator model in order to generate active motions from the local pattern information detected by local pattern sensors, such as tactile sensors. In addition, an experimental system and its basic experimental results are described. The experimental system is a sensor system for active perception of the shape of two-dimensional objects by tracing the edge of the objects. The system realizes both high speed processing of the local pattern and real-time control of the actuator.
Maximizing the Value of Unconventional Reservoirs by Choosing the Optimal Appraisal Strategy
Authors: Willigers B. J. , Bratvold R. B. , Bickel J. E.
Published: August 2016

The choice of appraisal strategy for the decision whether to develop a reservoir largely determines the amount of uncertainty that is carried forward to the development and execution phase of the project. Hence, the selection of an appraisal strategy can indirectly influence later go/no-go decisions. Reservoirs are appraised by drilling and producing wells. In unconventional reservoirs, these wells represent a small subset of possible wells that could be monetized if the decision were made to develop the reservoir (i.e., the appraisal wells sample an underlying population of possible wells).

This study explores how an optimal appraisal strategy can be designed in terms of the number of appraisal phases, the number of wells to be drilled in each appraisal stage, and how long to produce the appraisal wells before deciding whether to abandon the project or to proceed to the next stage. It is demonstrated how the view on the average expected ultimate recovery (EUR) of a well in an unconventional reservoir can be continually revised as new information surfaces.

Production data from a large well set from the Montney Formation, which straddles British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, is used to assess how accurately initial production predicts the expected ultimate recovery of a single well.
Crowdsourcing benefits in postgraduate project supervision: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University statistics and computer science case study
Authors: Matshonisa Seeletse Solly , Violet Ndobe Tsakani , Alex Dandadzi Tichavasia , Hungwe Taurai
Published: August 2016

The paper reports on the findings made on an experiential exercise of Bachelor of Science Honours in Statistics (BSc Hons Stat) in the Department of Statistics and Operations Research (SOR) of the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in South Africa. SOR is a small, understaffed department, which offers courses for degrees from Bachelor to Doctoral levels in the subfields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Operations Research, Statistics and related ones. On SMU campus, expertize in some of these fields is also available in the Department of Computer Science (DCS). In the 2015 academic year SOR admitted 20 BSc Hons Stat students beyond its staffing capacity. Then, SOR invited DCS in a crowdsourcing initiative to jointly supervise student projects in the various subfields mentioned. The challenges include conflict and limited experience. These are managed satisfactorily though, but mainly because they occur at low levels. This crowdsourcing arrangement nevertheless results in timely submissions of final projects, improved quality projects worthy of being published, innovation, quality teamwork, and some synergistic outcomes. Coordinators also learn and/or improved some project management skills
Improving Scalability of Java Archive Search Engine through Recursion Conversion And Multithreading
Authors: Karnalim Oscar
Published: August 2016

Based on the fact that bytecode always exists on Java archive, a bytecode based Java archive search engine had been developed [1, 2]. Although this system is quite effective, it still lack of scalability since many modules apply recursive calls and this system only utilizes one core (single thread). In this research, Java archive search engine architecture is redesigned in order to improve its scalability. All recursion are converted to iterative forms although most of these modules are logically recursive and quite difficult to convert (e.g. Tarjan’s strongly connected component algorithm). Recursion conversion can be conducted by following its respective recursive pattern. Each recursion is broke down to four parts (before and after actions of current and its children) and converted to iteration with the help of caller reference. This conversion mechanism improves scalability by avoiding stack overflow error caused by method calls. System scalability is also improved by applying multithreading mechanism which successfully cut off its processing time. Shorter processing time may enable system to handle larger data. Multithreading is applied on major parts which are indexer, vector space model (VSM) retriever, low-rank vector space model (LRVSM) retriever, and semantic relatedness calculator (semantic relatedness calculator also involves multiprocess). The correctness of both recursion conversion and multithread design are proved by the fact that all implementation yield similar result.
Executive Information System Modelling to Monitor Indonesian Criminal Rate
Authors: Bernadi Josef , Suharjito Suharjito
Published: August 2016

Similar to any other governments, Indonesia government has the role of protecting the security of its citizens via the established police unit. However, the executive unit is often unable to provide response in timely manner due to the huge data size. For the reason, an executive information system (EIS) is established in order to provide necessary information to leverage the decision making process. This work intends to establish and evaluate the executive information system and its support to facilitate the efforts to fight crimes in Indonesia territory. The EIS prototype is established and is evaluated on the basis of the six information system success factors where the required data are collected by means of questionnaire. The results suggest that the factors of system quality, information quality, easy-of-use, user satisfaction, and individual and organization impacts are very significant.
Implementation of RSA 2048-bit and AES 256-bit with Digital Signature for Secure Electronic Health Record Application
Authors: Sadikin Mohamad Ali , Wardhani Rini Wisnu
Published: August 2016

This research addresses the implementation of encryption and digital signature technique for electronic health record to prevent cybercrime such as robbery, modification and unauthorised access. In this research, RSA 2048-bit algorithm, AES 256-bit and SHA 256 will be implemented in Java programming language. Secure Electronic Health Record Information (SEHR) application design is intended to combine given services, such as confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and nonrepudiation. Cryptography is used to ensure the file records and electronic documents for detailed information on the medical past, present and future forecasts that have been given only to the intended patients. The document will be encrypted using an encryption algorithm based on NIST Standard. In the application, there are two schemes, namely the protection and verification scheme. This research uses black-box testing and whitebox testing to test the software input, output, and code without testing the process and design that occurs in the system.We demonstrated the implementation of cryptography in SEHR. The implementation of encryption and digital signature in this research can prevent archive thievery.
A Study on Bipedal and Mobile Robot Behavior Through Modeling and Simulation
Authors: Nirmala Nirmala , Tanaya Prianggada Indra , Sinaga Maralo
Published: August 2016

The purpose of this work is to study and analyze mobile robot behavior. In performing this, a framework is adopted and developed for mobile and bipedal robot. The robots are design, build, and run as proceed from the development of mechanical structure, electronics and control integration, and control software application. The behavior of those robots are difficult to be observed and analyzed qualitatively. To evaluate the design and behavior quality, modeling and simulation of robot structure and its task capability is performed. The stepwise procedure to robot behavior study is explained. Behavior cases study are experimented to bipedal robots, transporter robot and Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) developed at our institution. The experimentation are conducted on those robots by adjusting their dynamic properties and/or surrounding environment. Validation is performed by comparing the simulation result and the real robot execution. The simulation gives a more idealistic behavior execution rather than realistic one. Adjustments are performed to fine tuning simulation's parameters to provide a more realistic performance.
A Study of Customer Satisfaction on Online Trading System Application of Securities Company in Indonesia Using Servqual
Authors: Hery Hery , Tarigan Riswan Efendi
Published: August 2016

The purpose of this study is to measure the service  quality of online trading system implemented by PT  KDB  Daewoo  Securities  Indonesia.  The study is  a part of the company  efforts to provide  the best solution  services. The study  is performed   to determine the influence of service quality  factors on the customer satisfaction by means of ServQual  method. The method takes  into account  five  independent  variables,  namely, reliability (X1 ),  responsiveness  (X2 ),  assurance  (X3 ), empathy (X4 ), and tangibility (X5 ). Meanwhile,  the cus- tomer satisfaction is considered as the dependent variable (Y ). The population of of the study  is all 67 900 online traders at the company and the sample size is 265 traders. The data are collected via questionnaires and interviews. From the study results, we conclude that the five variables have  significant  influence  on the customer  satisfaction on the online trading system application   at PT KDB Daewoo Securities Indonesia. To  improve  the customer satisfaction, the company  should prioritize the quality- related factors,  and expand  and upgrade  the existing facilities and infrastructures.
Does Internet Censorship Reduce Crime Rate?
Authors: Karnadi Erwin Bramana
Published: August 2016

The study examines the relationship between Internet censorship and crime rate. Classical  views  of censorship  suggest that filtering contents  that are per- ceived as negative such as violence and pornography  can have a negative impact on crime rate. However,  there is no evidence to suggest  any causal relationship  between censorship  and crime rate. The Internet has  made it easier for individuals  to access  any information  they want, and hence Internet Censorship  is applied  to filter contents that are deemed negative. We discussed several approaches that may be used to estimate the relationship between  Internet Censorship  and Crime Rate, and we decided  to use  OLS. We  found that Conflict Internet Censorship  is the only type of Internet censorship that has a significant negative impact on Crime Rate. Furthermore, it only significantly affects Crime Rate for highly educated countries.
Implementation and Reconfiguration of Robot Operating System on Human Follower Transporter Robot
Authors: Saphala Addythia , Tanaya Prianggada Indra
Published: August 2016

Robotic Operation System (ROS) is an im- portant platform to develop robot applications. One area of applications is for development of a Human Follower Transporter Robot (HFTR), which  can  be  considered  as a custom mobile robot utilizing differential driver steering method and equipped with Kinect sensor. This study discusses the development of the robot navigation system by implementing Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM).
Learning Management System Development with Application of Asynchronous Learning Method in STMIK IBBI Medan
Authors: Halim Marwa , Suharjito Suharjito
Published: August 2016

This article will explain asynchronous learn- ing system using attractive discussion forums and video teaching materials features for user so that the devel- opment of both features will increase e-learning system usage by students and lecturers which can eventually im- prove the students’ absorption on the provided teaching materials, increase the active participation of students, improve self-learning ability, and to improve the quality of learning materials. The method used in this study by distributing questionnaires in online form to stakeholders users consisting of lecturers and students with the num- ber of respondents is 225 people and author use model ADDIE which focuses on Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation as development design. Results of this study is an application of web-based asynchronous learning which can be used by students and lecturers with the results of the application evaluation is based on a survey to students and lecturers. From this study, can be concluded that to support online learning with asynchronous method using the video learning feature in online lecture needs to be developed in order to support the science transformation process from lecturers to students. Attractive video teaching  materials  model for students has characteristics such as screen shots and presentation models.
Information Technology Service Management with Cloud Computing Approach to Improve Administration System and Online Learning Performance
Authors: Wilianto Wilianto , Fitri Iskandar
Published: August 2016

This work discusses the development of information technology service management using cloud computing approach to improve the performance of administration system and online learning at STMIK IBBI Medan, Indonesia. The network topology is modeled and simulated for system administration and online learning. The same network topology is developed in cloud computing using Amazon AWS architecture. The model is designed and modeled using Riverbed Academic Edition Modeler to obtain values of the parameters: delay, load, CPU utilization, and throughput. The simu- lation results are the following. For network topology 1, without cloud computing, the average delay is 54  ms, load 110 000 bits/s, CPU utilization 1.1%, and throughput 440  bits/s.  With  cloud  computing,  the  average  delay  is 45 ms,  load  2 800  bits/s,  CPU  utilization  0.03%,  and throughput 540 bits/s. For network topology 2, without cloud computing, the average delay is 39  ms, load 3 500 bits/s, CPU utilization 0.02%, and throughput database server 1 400 bits/s. With cloud computing, the average delay is 26 ms, load 5 400 bits/s, CPU utilization email server 0.0001%, FTP server 0.001%, HTTP server 0.0002%, throughput email server 85 bits/s, FTP    server 100 bits/sec, and HTTP server 95  bits/s.  Thus,  the  delay, the load, and the CPU utilization decrease; but,  the throughput increases. Information technology service management with cloud computing approach has better performance.
Influence Of Knowledge Sharing and Information Technology Innovation on Employees Performance at Batamindo Industrial Park
Authors: Saragih Saut Pin Tub Ipar , Harisno Harisno
Published: August 2016

This study aims to measure the effects of knowledge sharing behavior and the level of informa- tion technology innovation on  employee  performance  on electronic manufacturing company located in Bata- mindo Industrial Park. In this article, the authors use research design methods that are associative through survey by distributing questionnaires to the respondents at random. Then, a mathematical model is established through multivariate regression where  the  interaction  of the  independent  variables  and  dependent  variable  is established. As the results, the study concludes that knowledge sharing behavior partially has no significant effects on employee performance but has significant effect on the level of information technology innovation to performance and simultaneously both variables have a significance effect to employee  performance.
Estimation of maize evapotranspiration using extreme learning machine and generalized regression neural network on the China Loess Plateau
Authors: Feng Yu , Gong Daozhi , Mei Xurong , Cui Ningbo
Published: August 2016

Accurately estimating crop evapotranspiration (ET) is essential for agricultural water management in arid and semiarid croplands. This study developed extreme learning machine (ELM) and generalized regression neural network (GRNN) models for maize ET estimation on the China Loess Plateau. Maize ET, meteorological variables, leaf area index (LAI), and plant height (hc) were continuously measured during maize growing seasons of 2011–2013. The meteorological data and crop data including LAI and hc from 2011 to 2012 were used to train the ELM and GRNN using two different input combinations. The performances of ELM and GRNN were compared with the modified dual crop coefficient (Kc) approach in 2013. Results indicated that ELM1 and GRNN1 using meteorological and crop data as inputs estimated maize ET accurately, with root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.221 mm/d, mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.203 mm/d, and NS of 0.981 for ELM1, RMSE of 0.225 mm/d, MAE of 0.211 mm/d, and NS of 0.981 for GRNN1, respectively, which confirmed better performances than the modified dual Kc model. Performances of ELM2 and GRNN2 using only meteorological data as input were poorer than those of ELM1, GRNN1, and modified dual Kc approach, but its estimation of maize ET was acceptable when only meteorological data were available.
Evaluation of flow-rate dynamics in the simultaneous photocatalytic treatment of multichlorinated substituted phenols in continuous-flow systems
Authors: Khuzwayo Z. , Chirwa E. M. N.
Published: August 2016

The project investigated the simultaneous degradation of chlorophenols dissolved in aqueous systems. The photocatalysis advanced oxidation process was the technology applied to achieve treatment. Chemical behavioural tracking was performed using the chloride dehalogenation sequence dynamics. The study recorded reductive dehalogenation chemical transformation kinetics of multi-substituted chlorinated phenolics in continuous flow reactor systems. This was performed by manipulation of liquid flow-rates in the photocatalytic oxidations process using suspended and immobilised catalyst applications. A modified Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetic model was proposed that explained the oxidation transformational behaviour of the dehalogenation process derived intermediates. Complementary photocatalytic performance matrices were established for each flow regime; model parameters were calculated and estimated for behavioural profiles of all compounds under scrutiny.
Factors Predicting Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetic Patient
Authors: Yazidi Meriem , Chihaoui Mélika , Chaker Fatma , Rjeb Ons , Slimane Hédia
Published: August 2016

Background:

Recent years have been marked by numerous advances in the quality of type 1 diabetes care. However, glycemic control remains suboptimal for many patients with type 1 diabetes. The aim of our study was to identify factors associated with poor glycemic control in type 1 diabetic patients.

Methods:

We studied in a retrospective manner, 188 type 1 diabetic patients, admitted to our department then followed up for at least one year.

Results:

There was a negative correlation between age at diabetes onset and HbA1c value (p=0.02). Adolescents had higher HbA1c value than adults (10.8±2.9% vs. 9.2±2.8%, p=0.02). No relationship was found between number of daily insulin injections and mean HbA1c value. Mean HbA1c was higher in patients with poor compliance to insulin therapy (11.1±3.3% vs. 8.9±2.4%, p<0.0001), in those with less than 3 clinic visits per year (10.7±3.5% vs. 9.0±2.1%, p=0.001), in subjects with lipohypertrophy (10.9±2.5% vs. 9.2±3.4%, p=0.008) and those with known celiac disease (14.5±5.2% vs. 9.6±2.9%, p=0.005).

Conclusion:

Several factors were associated with poor glycemic control in our type 1 diabetic patients. Most of them can be changed in particular by strengthening education strategies.