bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Efficient Numerical Hybrid Model for Multiphase Flow in Deformable Fractured-Shale Reservoirs
Authors: Yan Xia , Huang ZhaoQin , Yao Jun , Li Yang , Fan Dongyan , Sun Hai , Zhang Kai
Published: June 2018

After hydraulic fracturing, a shale reservoir usually has multiscale fractures and becomes more stress-sensitive. In this work, an adaptive hybrid model is proposed to simulate hydromechanical coupling processes in such fractured-shale reservoirs during the production period (i.e., the hydraulic-fracturing process is not considered and cannot be simulated). In our hybrid model, the single-porosity model is applied in the region outside the stimulated reservoir volume (SRV), and the matrix and natural/induced fractures in the SRV region are modeled using a double-porosity model that can accurately simulate the matrix/fracture fluid exchange during the entire transient period. Meanwhile, the fluid flow in hydraulic fractures is modeled explicitly with the embedded-discrete-fracture model (EDFM), and a stabilized extended-finite-element-method (XFEM) formulation using the polynomial-pressure-projection (PPP) technique is applied to simulate mechanical processes. The developed stabilized XFEM formulation can avoid the displacement oscillation on hydraulic-fracture interfaces. Then a modified fixed-stress sequential-implicit method is applied to solve the hybrid model, in which mixed-space discretization [i.e., finite-volume method (FVM) for flow process and stabilized XFEM for geomechanics] is used. The robustness of the proposed model is demonstrated through several numerical examples. In conclusion, several key factors for gas exploitation are investigated, such as adsorption, Klinkenberg effect, capillary pressure, and fracture deformation. In this study, all the numerical examples are 2D, and the gravity effect is neglected in these simulations. In addition, we assume there is no oil phase in the shale reservoirs, thus the gas/water two-phase model is used to simulate the flow in these reservoirs.
Mexican-immigrant students transforming challenges into opportunities at a border school in the United States
Authors: Skukauskaitė Audra , Bolt Alicia
Published: June 2018

As children of Mexican immigrant families enter schools in the United States of America, they face differences between their prior schooling experiences and the expectations in the new schools. Research on immigrant children has examined language and academic adaptation variables, yet little consideration has been given to the perspectives of children and their families and teachers. Utilizing principles of interactional ethnography, we examined elementary school student and their family and teacher perspectives about the differences between the children’s prior schooling in Mexico and their current experiences in an elementary school located in Ollin, a town in Texas, near the Mexico border.

Over the course of one academic year, we interviewed ten children, eight parents, and six teachers, conducted observations in schools on both sides of the border, and collected relevant documents to examine the larger social and educational contexts participants referenced in the interviews. Using an ethnographic perspective, discourse and contrastive analyses, and triangulation of sources and types of data, we focused on children’s perspectives to uncover the challenges they faced and the ways they overcame the challenges in their new, post-migration, school in Texas. 

Children foregrounded two primary challenges:  language and play time. However, we discovered that the children, their parents and teachers did not let the challenges stop their educational opportunities. Instead, despite the challenges, children, with support of peers, teachers, and parents, actively transformed the challenges and constructed new opportunities for learning and adapting to their post-immigration school. This paper demonstrates how focusing on children’s perspectives makes visible that children and immigrant families become active agents of change, transforming challenges into learning opportunities. In the ongoing deficit models of education and negative rhetoric about immigrants, the paper shows how the people themselves take ownership of their schooling and create social and educational welfare for themselves and others. Understanding immigrants’ active participation in their schooling has a potential to impact the ways other families, educators, and policy makers view and describe their own and others’ experiences of learning, schooling, and international migration.
Adolescents’ physical, emotional and social balance: a concept of pedagogical assistance and social rehabilitation
Authors: Prudnikova Ilga , Zogla Irena
Published: June 2018

The paper summarizes research findings from two scientific fields (pedagogical and medical), which confirm that there are substantial discrepancies in an individuals’ biological, psychological and social development in the period of adolescence leading to a developmental imbalance mainly related to learning. The article offers for discussion a possible conceptual approach and practice-grounded changes of pedagogical provisions to improve teenagers’ physical, psycho-emotional balance and social rehabilitation culminating in overall well-being.
Human balance function diagnostic and improvement model within social telerehabilitation system
Authors: Gorbunovs Aleksandrs , Kapenieks Atis , Lubkina Velta
Published: June 2018

Very often persons with disabilities are faced with several obstacles such as lower level of services, limitations and inadequate access to education, health care, information and communication technology resources, unsuitable buildings entrance and workplaces equipment. Existing e-health models are rather general. The aim of this paper is to propose new social telerehabilitation system supportive human balance function diagnostic and improvement model which would enhance inclusion process
Music school and innovations: attitude of instrument subject teachers
Authors: Gabnytė Giedrė , Strakšienė Diana
Published: June 2018

The article deals with the attitude of music school teachers (N=367) towards music innovations and their dissemination. This analysis grounds on a significant research of attitudes of music pedagogues working in schools in Lithuania; this research aims at diagnosing how current music education changes/remains unchanged in the context of paradigm change, under the impact of manifestation of professional attitudes of pedagogues. Obtained results of the empirical research provided valuable information on delivered music education and possible innovations in its various fields. Therefore, the present article will present a relevant part of the mentioned research – pedagogues’ attitudes towards innovations selected and suggested by researchers, hypothetically postulating that they are the most lacking in current music education. The research found out that pedagogues were quite favourable towards dissemination of innovations. Education of people with disabilities and training of adults were supported the most, whereas the least approval was expressed towards the change of the assessment system and possibilities for organisation of group learning. Pedagogues treat new disciplines, such as improvisation, ensemble, accompaniment, reading notes, performing music aurally, as important.
Personal professional development as a premise for teacher’s leadership
Authors: Bubnys Remigijus , Kauneckienė Natalija
Published: June 2018

Strategic documents on education emphasize learning leadership, discuss teachers’ activities related to continuous personal improvement in professional activities: by involvement in improvement of school activities, conducting research, participating in specialized group activities, projects, collaboration with colleagues, etc. Innovative trends of teachers’ professional development are the basis for the development of efficient leadership: a challenge promoting to introduce changes in teachers’ improvement by creating new conditions and possibilities for both teachers and school leaders. It is important for school leaders to ensure coherence between personal and institutional development needs, to create flexible structures while organizing support for teachers and promoting fostering of continuous learning culture in the organization. The research aim is to analyze experiences of heads of departments with regard to teachers’ personal professional development possibilities in their professional activities. The results disclose that teachers ambiguously assess the activity of the head of the department: concrete, individual support, attention, encouragement are emphasised but teachers are against observation and assessment of their activities. This is related to several reasons: teachers’ attitude towards change processes, innovations in teachers’ professional development, competencies of heads of education departments, and general school culture. It is important to create conditions for manifestation of teacher leadership in schools, creating conditions for every teacher to continuously improve the educational process, develop personal competencies, actively and responsibly participate in group activities, get involved in school improvement processes. Middle level leaders, heads of departments, acting as mediators while implementing individual, group and organizational level tasks, promote the development of teachers’ competencies.
Dispositivos jurídicos que pugnan las cláusulas abusivas en Colombia y Chile
Authors: García Rivera Claudia Patricia , Gallego Blandón Amanda
Published: June 2018

Los acuerdos comerciales celebrados entre países permiten crecimiento en sus economías, de allí la importancia de tener en cuenta el desarrollo económico de cada país en juego en el momento de las negociaciones, así también el régimen jurídico que cada uno posee internamente para darle cabal cumplimiento al TLC suscrito. El presente artículo se desarrolla bajo una metodología deductiva, ya que las conclusiones son el resultado de las premisas planteadas, para el efecto se realizó una exhaustiva búsqueda de aquellas normativas internas presentes, tanto en Colombia como de Chile, para contrarrestar la presencia de cláusulas abusivas; éstas pueden ser tan lesivas en un tratado que son capaces de romper el equilibrio contractual que debe reinar en una negociación entre Estados negociadores. Por lo anterior, principalmente se concluirá en la necesidad de una normativa especial, para un control preventivo, que no solo advierta sobre la existencia de este tipo de clausulados y sus efectos, sino que reprima su estipulación siendo finalmente el legislador el llamado a ejercer ese control.
SABERES Y PRÁCTICAS TRADICIONALES: un estudio con ganaderos familiares de la Sierra del Sudeste/Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Azevedo Letícia Fátima de
Published: June 2018

Este estudio aborda la temática del  modo de apropiación de la naturaleza, a través de un enfoque etnoecológico. Tiene como objetivo analizar el corpus y la praxis de los ganaderos familiares del Territorio llamado Alto Camaquã/RS. El método de investigación fue el cualitativo/cuantitativo, abordaje descriptivo y muestras intencionales. Se constata que los ganaderos familiares no son motivados prioritariamente por factores de carácter económico, como el lucro y la rentabilidad económica. Concluye que los ganaderos familiares están integrados a la Pampa, por medio de aspectos históricos, sociales y ambientales, contribuyendo con la preservación y caracterización del paisaje.
QUANTIFICAÇÃO DE AERÓBIOS MESÓFILOS PRESENTES EM AMOSTRAS DE CARNE BOVINA MOÍDA COMERCIALIZADAS EM PALMAS – PR
Authors: Lima Kely Priscila de , Haoack Angela , Favero Diego Matos , Dalanhol Kátia Caroline França
Published: June 2018

Resumo: Doença transmitida por alimento (DTA) é um termo aplicado a um conjunto de sintomas que possuem origens distintas e caracterizam um estado de adoecimento específico. A carne moída bovina, devido ao grande consumo entre a população brasileira, pode ser considerada um veículo de transmissão de infecções e/ou intoxicações alimentares ocasionadas por micro-organismos patogênicos. Tendo em vista essa importância, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a contagem de aeróbios mesófilos na carne bovina moída comercializada no município de Palmas – PR, a fim de atestar as condições higiênico-sanitárias durante o seu processamento. A metodologia consistiu emum estudo quantitativo experimental. Foram analisadas amostras de carne moída bovina durante os meses de abril e maio de 2016 em cinco redes de supermercados da cidade de Palmas – PR, as quais foram denominadas A, B, C, D e E. A quantificação de micro-organismos em alimentos foi realizada através da contagem total de micro-organismos aeróbios mesófilos em placas, utilizando o meio de cultura Plate Count Agar (PCA). Realizou-se a leitura em 48 horas em placas com limite mínimo e máximo de 25 e 250 colônias. A média do número das colônias contadas nas placas em duplicata, multiplicada pelo fator de diluição das placas correspondentes, forneceu o número de micro-organismos mesófilos por grama da amostra analisada. Observou-se com os resultados alcançados que 60% das amostras apresentaram contagem na ordem de 104 UFC/g, porém o estabelecimento C apresentou 1,17 x 105 UFC/g, e o D com 2,06 x 106 UFC/g. Dessa forma, relacionado à qualidade microbiológica, as amostras analisadas encontram-se com elevadas populações de micro-organismos aeróbios mesófilos, constatando-se a necessidade do completo cozimento desse alimento, bem como a adoção das Boas Práticas de Fabricação por parte dos estabelecimentos comerciais.
Antimicrobial Peptides of Marine Crustaceans: The Potential and Challenges of Developing Therapeutic Agents
Authors: Zanjani Negar T. , Miranda-Saksena Monica , Cunningham Anthony L. , Dehghani Fariba
Published: June 2018

The alarming increase of antimicrobial resistance has led to a growing number
of studies aiming to develop novel antimicrobial therapeutics. Natural antimicrobial peptides
possess a potent and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity combined with diverse
and unique structural motifs, which confer their different mechanisms of action. These
peptides are ubiquitous in organisms and are integral to the innate immune system. Recently,
identification of antimicrobial peptides from marine crustaceans has become the
centre of attention of many researchers. This increasing interest stems from the remarkable
diversity in the structural and genetic composition of these peptides compared to terrestrial
counterparts. Thus, peptides from marine crustaceans can serve as future templates
for novel antimicrobial agents. Here, we provide an overview of various
antimicrobial peptides from the marine crustaceans, their antimicrobial activity and structure-
activity relationships. We also discuss the potential and challenges of their development
as new antimicrobial agents.
Metals and Parkinson's Disease: Mechanisms and Biochemical Processes
Authors: Bjorklund Geir , Stejskal Vera , Urbina Mauricio A. , Dadar Maryam , Chirumbolo Salvatore , Mutter Joachim
Published: June 2018

Genetic background accounts for only 5 to 10% of the reported cases of Parkinson's
disease (PD), while the remaining cases are of unknown etiology. It is believed that environmental
factors may be involved in the causality of a large proportion of PD cases. Several PD
genes are activated by xenobiotic exposure, and a link between pesticide exposure and PD has
been demonstrated. Many epidemiological studies have shown an association between PD and
exposure to metals such as mercury, lead, manganese, copper, iron, aluminum, bismuth,
thallium, and zinc. This review explores the biological effects, the pathogenetic processes,
genetic susceptibilities to metals as well as examining future strategies for PD treatment, such
as chelation therapy.
The Development of Biologically Important Spirooxindoles as New Antimicrobial Agents
Authors: Yang Yan-Tao , Zhu Jun-Fang , Liao Guochao , Xu Hai-Jiang , Yu Bin
Published: June 2018

Background:

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global
health today, leading to higher medical costs and increased mortality. Because of the
emergence and rapid spread of new resistance mechanisms globally, a growing number of
infections are becoming harder to treat as the antibiotics used to treat them become less
effective. Therefore, the development of new effective antimicrobial agents is still urgently
needed. In last decades, a large number of structurally novel spirooxindoles have
been synthesized mainly based on the ylide intermediates generated in situ and further assessed
for their antimicrobial activity against different types of bacteria, leading to the discovery
of some potent lead compounds with antimicrobial potentials.

Objective:

The aim of this review to submarize recent advances on the synthesis, structure-
activity relationship studies (SARs) and antimicrobial activity of spirooxindoles.

Methods:

Peer-reviewed research work on spirooxindoles with antimicrobial activity were
downloaded from bibliographic databases and analyzed based on their chemoptypes.

Results:

50 papers were retrieved from the literature databases, of which 20 papers described
the synthesis and antimicrobial activity of spirooxindoles.

Conclusion:

This review highlights the importance of spirooxindoles as potential antimicrobial
agents. The antimicrobial activity of spirooxindoles against different types of bacteria
is less studied, mainly centering on primary antimicrobial assessment, some of these
compounds have showed interesting antimicrobial activity. However, the current study is
only limited to primary antimicrobial assessment, no detailed modes of action are investigated.
Analyzing the Fluctuations of Atmospheric Precipitable Water in Iran During Various Periods Based on the Retrieving Technique of NCEP/NCAR
Authors: Rousta Iman , Doostkamian Mehdi , Ólafsson Haraldur , Zhang Hao , Vahedinejad Sayed Hossein , Sarif Md Omar , Monroy Vargas Edgar Ricardo
Published: June 2018

Introduction/ Methods:

The current study has compared the fluctuations of atmospheric precipitable water over Iran during three periods of 1948 – 1957, 1958 – 1978, and 1979 – 2012 using upper-air reanalyzed data from NCEP/NCAR.

Results:

The results indicated that, in all the three periods, average distribution and coefficient of spatial variation decreased with altitude. In contrast, there was a positive relationship between coefficient of spatial variation and altitude. The results of trend analysis showed that atmospheric precipitable water of Iran calculated using the upper-air reanalyzed data by NCEP/NCAR experienced various fluctuations during the three periods of 1948 – 1957, 1958 – 1978, and 1979 – 2012. The increase of the precipitable water during the first period was not significant at the level of 95%. The increase of the precipitable water during the second period was significant at the level of 95% just in 25% of the regions. In contrast to the second period, 70% of the country’s area followed a declining trend. However, this decreasing trend was not significant at the level of 95%, either.

Conclusion:

The results of Alexandersson statistical method showed that the biggest shift in the average of precipitable water happened during the third period. Overall, variations in the precipitable water over Iran in the past ~60 years are not within the uncertainty of the reanalysis data and are therefore clearly discernible.
Ipsilateral Radial Head Dislocation And Proximal One-Third Radial Shaft Fracture In An Adult: A Case Report
Authors: Singh Jagdeep , Kalia Anoop , Dahuja Anshul
Published: June 2018

Introduction:

Dislocation of the radial head in adults is quite uncommon. A simultaneous dislocation of the radial head with a fracture of ipsilateral shaft radius without any other associated injury is even rare.

Case Presentation:

We are reporting a case of a young adult male who was operated for proximal one-third radial shaft fracture at some peripheral centre by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF), but came to our centre on the fourth post-operative day with complaints of painful restricted movements of the elbow joint. On careful look at the postoperative x-ray, radial head was found to be dislocated. Radial head dislocation was reduced under general anesthesia and at 2 years follow up, patient fracture has fully united having good functional outcome.

Conclusion:

Traumatic dislocation of radial head with ipsilateral fracture shaft radius is a rare injury in adults and it is very important to timely diagnose it and manage it appropriately in order to give good functional outcome to the patient.
A Campus Fesztivál gazdasági hatásmérése, eredményességének vizsgálata az elmúlt 10 esztendő alapján
Authors: Pap Réka
Published: June 2018

Évszázadok óta a különféle rendezvények, főként a fesztiválok fontos szerepet töltenek be a társadalom életében. Számos kutatás, tanulmány született már korábban, amelyek a magyarországi és külföldi fesztiválokat elemezték gazdasági, társadalmi és kulturális szempontból. A vizsgálatok elkészítésének alapvető problémája, hogy központilag nincsen vagy kevés adat áll rendelkezésre gazdasági hatásvizsgálatok elkészítéséhez. A kutatásom célja a meglévő adatok alapján egy átfogó gazdasági hatásmérés elkészítése a debreceni Campus Fesztiválról.
Szürkevizek detergens tartalmának meghatározására alkalmas analitikai módszerek fejlesztése
Authors: Lós Réka , Izbékiné Szabolcsik Andrea , Bodnár Ildikó
Published: June 2018

Kutatásunk célja a szürkevizek detergens tartalmának meghatározására alkalmas módszer fejlesztése. Laboratóriumi körülmények között előállított szintetikus szürkevíz anionaktív detergens tartalmát határoztuk meg Hyamine reagenssel, kétfázisú titrimetriás módszerrel. Adott mennyiségű szintetikus szürkevíz mintához enolftalein indikátort, savas keverék indikátort és kloroformot adtunk, majd az elegy összerázás hatására két fázisra vált szét, kloroformos és vizes fázisra. Az elegyet kationaktív detergenst tartalmazó Hyamine reagenssel titráltuk. A vizsgálatok során változtattuk a kloroform mennyiségét, majd a Hyamine koncentrációját, illetve különböző összetételű szürkevíz mintákat készítettünk, melyek anionaktív detergens tartalmát határoztuk meg. Kutatásunkban kezelt szintetikus szürkevíz minták és valós vízminták anionos detergens tartalmát is vizsgáltuk. Vizsgálataink során a módszerfejlesztés reprezentatívnak és megbízhatónak bizonyult.
Dental Home Visits for Caries Prevention Among Preschool Children: Protocol for a Cost-Effectiveness Analysis on a Randomized Control Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Andiesta Niekla Survia , Hamid Maimunah A , Lee KKC , Pau Allan
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

In 2012, nearly 4000 children in Malaysia were referred to hospital pediatric dental services due to dental caries. Recent research has reported the effectiveness of dental home visits in preventing caries development in young children. Dental home visits (DHVs) are described as an ongoing relationship between the dentist and their patients, providing all aspects of a preventive oral health care program in the presence of the parents at home.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of dental home visits and oral health information, in the form of educational leaflets, in preventing new caries development in young children, compared to those receiving only educational leaflets over a period of two years. Cost-effectiveness analysis will be used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of dental home visits.

METHODS

This is a collaborative project with the Oral Health Division of the Ministry of Health Malaysia. The Oral Health Division will provide access to a subsample from the National Oral Health of Preschoolers Survey which was carried out in 2015. The population of interest is children aged 5 and 6 years from kindergartens in the Selangor state of Malaysia. The study adopted a societal perspective for cost-effectiveness analysis and all types of resources that are of value to society will be included in analyzing the costs; such as cost to the patient, cost to the provider or institution, and indirect costs because of loss of productivity.

RESULTS

The trial has been approved by the International Medical University Malaysia’s Joint Research and Ethics Committee (Project ID: IMU R157-2014 [File III – 2016]). This trial is currently recruiting participants.

CONCLUSIONS

The number of young children in Malaysia who have been referred to the hospital children’s dentistry service for severe caries is disturbing. The cost of dental treatment in young children is high due to the severity of the caries which require an aggressive treatment, and the need for general anesthesia or sedation. This study will provide information on the cost and effectiveness of DHVs in caries prevention of young children in Malaysia.

REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER

RR1-10.2196/10053
The Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of 4 Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Kits for Monitoring Infliximab in Crohn Disease Patients: Protocol for a Validation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Langford Thomas , Arkir Zehra , Chalkidou Anastasia , Goddard Kate , Kaftantzi Lamprini , Samaan Mark , Irving Peter
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

Currently, treatment decisions for people with Crohn disease are based on clinical judgment and trial and error. Consequently, people may continue to receive high drug dosages and experience unnecessary toxicity when it is possible to reduce or discontinue without a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) involves regularly testing blood samples for drug and antibody levels that could help clinicians identify the optimal treatment strategy and pre-empt treatment failure. However, heterogeneity in the assays can lead to a discrepancy in results and difficulties in decision-making. Standardization of the kits, and therefore results, would allow clinicians to optimize the use of biologics. Currently, there is also a lack of evidence for the cost-effectiveness of TDM using commercial test kits.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to analyze the clinical and cost-effectiveness of 4 commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits (LISA TRACKER, IDKmonitor, Promonitor, and RIDASCREEN) to generate evidence which could support a recommendation for wider adoption in the National Health Service.

METHODS

We propose to carry out a prospective-retrospective predictive biomarker validation study using the blood samples and clinical/utilization data collected during the ongoing SPARE trial (NCT02177071). A total of 200 stored samples from people with Crohn's disease who respond to treatment with infliximab will be used along with clinical and cost data from the trial. We will investigate the relationship between the drug and antidrug antibody levels with the main clinical outcomes (relapse rate at 2 years and time spent in remission), as well as resource utilization and quality of life.

RESULTS

Funding is being sought to conduct this research.

CONCLUSIONS

This is the first study to compare the 4 ELISA kits for monitoring infliximab in patients with Crohn disease. It aims to address the uncertainties in the potential benefits of using the technologies for TDM.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR

PRR1-10.2196/11218
Kontrol Diri dan Agresi : Tinjauan Meta-Analisis
Authors: Hastuti Lita Widyo
Published: June 2018

Aggression brings adverse effects on individuals and the environment, and often developsinto social problems. This meta-analysis study aimed to find out the correlation between self-control and aggression. The used samples based on 18 primary studies from 10 onlinejournals published in 2002 - 2017 which is found by searching on online database journal viawww.lib.ugm.ac.id. Two artifacts allowed for correction in these study are sampling errorand measurement error. The results of the analysis provided support for the hypothesis thatself-control had a negative correlation to aggression, therefore self-control inhibits the emerge of aggression behavior.
The Relationship between Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality with Special Reference to the Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Fatima Rizvi Dr. Arisha , Sabir Dr. Almas
Published: June 2018

In recent years, customer satisfaction has been a subject of great interest in order to maximize the profit levels of the organizations. The quality of service provided by the organizations has become an important aspect of customer satisfaction. It has been a universal fact that service quality is proportionally related to customer satisfaction. It is obvious that customers play an important role in the organizational process (Lee & Ritzman, 2005, p. 92). Building customer relationship means delivering superior value over competitors to the target customers (Kotler et al., 2002, p. 391). Many companies are adopting quality management programs which aim at improving the quality of their products and marketing processes, because it has been proven that “quality has a direct impact on product performance, and thus on customer satisfaction” (Kotler et al., 2002, p. 8).

The primary objective of this study is to examine the relationship between customer satisfaction and service quality in retail sectors with respect to the service quality dimensions with special reference to the hypermarkets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Escritura y modernidad del libro amorfo: El suicida de Alfonso Reyes y Motivos de Proteo de José Enrique Rodó
Authors: Ugalde Quintana Sergio
Published: June 2018

Resumen: En este artículo se analiza la importancia que tuvo el libro de José Enrique Rodó Motivos de Proteo (1909) en la escritura de El suicida (1917) de Alfonso Reyes. En un principio se indaga el espacio de enunciación del texto del mexicano; después se revisan las principales recepciones críticas del libro; posteriormente se destaca el contexto filológico en el cual de Reyes escribió este volumen; y finalmente se propone que el modelo fluctuante, abierto y en constate movimiento que proporcionó Motivos de Proteo a El suicida conforma el carácter moderno de esta escritura.
José Enrique Rodó en tres ensayistas mexicanos: Carlos Fuentes, Carlos Monsiváis y Enrique Krauze
Authors: Castro Morales Belén ---
Published: June 2018

En este trabajo se analizan las opiniones de tres notables escritores mexicanos sobre la aportación de José Enrique Rodó al pensamiento latinoamericano contemporáneo. El corpus del trabajo está formado básicamente por el prólogo de Carlos Fuentes a la edición en lengua inglesa de Ariel (1988), el ensayo Aires de familia (2000) de Carlos Monsiváis, y el estudio histórico de Enrique Krauze “José Enrique Rodó”, incluido en su libro Redentores (2011). Su lectura nos permitirá comprobar la difícil supervivencia del arielismo en las tempestades críticas de nuestro tiempo y en el México contemporáneo.
Van Balığı’nın (Alburnus tarichi, Güldenstädt 1814) Yaş Değişkenine Bağlı Olarak Farklı Dokularındaki Bazı Metal Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ÇİLİNGİR YELTEKİN Aslı , OĞUZ Ahmet R. , İRİBUĞDAY Fadime , ERGÖZ Burcu
Published: June 2018

Çevresel kirlenme sonucu
meydana gelen kirlilik, her geçen gün ekosistemi ve insanları daha fazla tehdit
etmektedir bu durum Van Gölü içinde geçerlidir. Bu amaçla Van Balığının (Alburnus tarichi, Güldenstädt 1814) farklı yaşlara göre bazı metal düzeylerinin
değişimi araştırıldı. Çalışmada alınan Van Balıklarının kas, karaciğer,
solungaç, böbrek, bağırsak, gonad ve beyin dokularında berilyum(Be), bizmunt (Bi),
kurşun (Pb), kadminyum (Cd), demir (Fe), bakır (Cu), çinko (Zn), selenyum (Se),
nikel (Ni), mangan (Mn), Kobalt (Co), krom (Cr), lityum (Li), kalsiyum (Ca),
magnezyum (Mg), sodyum (Na) ve potasyum (K) elementleri inductively-coupled
plasma-optic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) ile analiz edildi. Sonuçlar toksik
elementler, eser elementler ve makro elementler olarak değerlendirildi. Oldukça
toksik olan Be, Bi, Pb ve Cd elementleri Van balığı dokularında tespit edildi.
Özellikle de beyin dokusunda konsantrasyonların daha yüksek olduğu gözlendi. Ni
metalinin beyin dokusu konsantrasyonun diğer dokulara oranla daha yüksek olduğu
tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmaya genel olarak bakıldığında, 3 yaş ve 4 yaş
gruplarının metal konsantrasyon değerleri arasında fark gözlenmezken 5 yaş
grubunun değerlerinin farklı olduğu tespit edilmiştir (P<0.05).
Sarı prenses (Labidochromis caeruleus) yavrularında kanola küspesi içeren yemlere selülaz ve fitaz enzimi ilavesinin yem dönüşüm oranı ve büyüme performansı üzerine etkileri
Authors: YİĞİT Nalan Özgür
Published: June 2018

Sarı prenses (Labidochromis
caeruleus) yavrularında (başlangıç ağırlığı 0,6±0,02 g) kanola
küspesine dayalı yemlerine selülaz ve fitaz enzim ilavesinin büyüme performansı
ve yem dönüşüm oranı üzerine etkilerini araştırmak için 8 haftalık bir besleme
çalışması yürütülmüştür. Denemede % 32 kanola küspesi içeren kontrol yemine % 0,1
fitaz ve selülaz enzimi ilave edilerek üç deneme yemi hazırlanmıştır. Besleme
denemesi 9 akvaryumda 3 tekerrürlü yapılmıştır. 
Deneme başında her bir akvaryuma 20 balık stoklanmıştır. Deneme sonunda,
% 32 kanola küspesi içeren yemlere fitaz ve selülaz enzimi ilavesinin büyüme
parametreleri ve yem dönüşüm oranı üzerine etkisinin önemli olmadığı tespit
edilmiştir (P>0.05). Bununla birlikte, deneme sonunda, daha yüksek ortalama
ağırlık, ağırlık
kazancı, spesifik büyüme oranı kontrol ile beslenen deneme grubundan elde
edilirken, daha düşük değerler yeme selülaz ilavesi ile beslenen deneme
grubundan elde edilmiştir.
İskenderun Körfezi Balıkçı Gemileri ile Tüm Balıkçı Gemilerine 2007-2016 Yılları Arasında Verilen Özel Tüketim Vergisi Sıfırlanmış (ÖTV’siz) Yakıt ve Avcılık Miktarlarının Karşılaştırılması
Authors: ÇİLOĞLU Erhan
Published: June 2018

Bu çalışma, 2007-2016
yılları arasında balıkçı gemilerinin sayısı, özel tüketim vergisiz akaryakıt
sarfiyatı ve karaya çıkarılan toplam avcılık miktarı ile Türkiye ve İskenderun
Körfezi arasındaki karşılaştırmayı kapsamaktadır. Çalışma süresi olan 10 yıllık
dönemde İskenderun Körfezi limanlarına kayıtlı toplam 7325 aktif balıkçı gemisi
ile 58.328 ton yakıta karşılık 76.513,9 ton
deniz ürünü avlanmıştır. 10 yıllık veri setlerinden, İskenderun Körfezi balıkçı
gemilerine yapılan yakıt sübvansiyonu miktarı 74.059.000 ₺  olarak hesaplanmıştır.

Türkiye genelinde yine on yıllık zaman
periyodunda, limanlara kayıtlı toplam 154.124 adet balıkçı gemisi ile 4.091.497
ton deniz ürünü avlanmış ve 841.114 ton yakıt sarfedilmiştir. Çalışma dönemi
boyunca balıkçı gemilerine yapılan yakıt sübvansiyon miktarı 1.320.910.856 ₺
olarak hesaplanmıştır.
Efeitos da verbalização do pensamento em voz alta sobre a velocidade, a revisão e a segmentação na tradução
Authors: JAKOBSEN Arnt Lykke , OLIVEIRA Traduzido por Isabelle Fernandes de
Published: June 2018

Quatro estudantes de mestrado em tradução e cinco tradutores expertos traduziram dois textos do dinamarquês para o inglês e dois textos do inglês para o dinamarquês. Em cada uma das direções, uma tarefa de tradução foi realizada concomitantemente à verbalização do pensamento em voz alta (do inglês, think aloud protocol, ou TAP) e a outra foi executada sem essa verbalização. As traduções foram realizadas no computador, e todos os acionamentos de teclas e mouse foram registrados utilizando-se o software Translog. O objetivo foi determinar que tipo de influência, existindo alguma, a verbalização do pensamento em voz alta poderia exercer sobre a velocidade da tradução, sobre a quantidade de texto revisado e sobre a segmentação determinada por pausas. Esperava-se que a verbalização do pensamento em voz alta tornasse o processo de tradução mais lento, mas que não afetasse a revisão ou a segmentação. Constataram-se, em ambos os grupos, efeitos significativos sobre a velocidade, com retardo do processo tradutório em aproximadamente 25%. Não se encontrou efeito significativo sobre a revisão. Entretanto, contrariando as expectativas, observaram-se efeitos significativos sobre a segmentação: a verbalização concomitante do pensamento em voz alta forçou os dois grupos de tradutores a processarem os textos em segmentos menores.

Palavras-chave: Verbalização do pensamento em voz alta. Velocidade de tradução. Revisão na tradução. Segmentação na tradução.
Redação da primeira versão da tradução por tradutores profissionais e alunos de tradução
Authors: JAKOBSEN Arnt Lykke , BRITO Traduzido por Liara Rodrigues de
Published: June 2018

Resumo
A pesquisa do processo tradutório: um olhar sobre o passado e para o futuro – uma entrevista com o prof. Dr. Arnt Lykke Jakobsen
Authors: SILVA Igor A. Lourenço da , CAMPOS Tânia Liparini , AMARAL Traduzido por Júlio César de Sousa e , DELGADO Guilherme
Published: June 2018

O Prof. Dr. Arnt Lykke Jakobsen (Copenhagen Business School) em boa medida lançou as bases para o que hoje se denomina “Pesquisa do Processo Tradutório”. Nesta entrevista, ele fornece um histórico e perspectivas da área, bem como informações sobre o próprio pesquisador.

Palavras-chave: Pesquisa do Processo Tradutório. Translog. Entrevista.

Abstract: Prof. Dr. Arnt Lykke Jakobsen (Copenhagen Business School) in several ways has set the grounds to the development of what now is known as “Translation Process Research.” In this interview, he provides some background of and perspectives to the field, as well as some information about the scholar himself.

Keywords: Translation Process Research. Translog. Interview.
Sustainable performance of microinsurance in low-income markets
Authors: Mazambani Last , Mutambara Emmanuel
Published: June 2018

Sustainable performance in microinsurance offering in low-income markets is important to ensure that the service simultaneously achieves corporate profitability and poverty alleviation. Sustainable performance requires a balanced integration of supply and demand factors in the offering of the service. Microinsurance is still supply driven thereby creating a lopsided mismatch between demand and supply that leads to oversupply and low uptake. On the basis of extant literature, the paper aims to propose and discuss factors critical to demand and supply of microinsurance. A conceptual framework for sustainable microinsurance is presented with individual metrics that can be addressed as managerial tools for driving and controlling sustained superior performance. While this is a theoretical paper, microinsurance practitioners may benefit from the application of the presented theory.
Highlights from the Northwest Territories BioBlitzes
Authors: Catling Paul M. , Kostiuk Brenda , Heron Jennifer , Jimenez Runel , Chapman Monique , Gamiet Sharmin , Sterenberg Velma
Published: June 2018

Highlights from the Northwest Territories BioBlitzes
Improvement of cavitation resistance of composite films using functionalized alumina particles
Authors: Algellai Ahmed , Vuksanovic Marija , Tomic Natasa , Marinkovic Aleksandar , Dojcinovic Marina , Volkov-Husovic Tatjana , Jancic-Heinemann Radmila
Published: June 2018

Composite films having the UV cured Bis-GMA (Bisphenol A glycidylmethacrylate)/TEGDMA (triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) as a matrix and the ferrous oxide doped alumina (Al2O3 Fe) based particles were prepared and subjected to cavitation. In order to improve the mechanical and adhesion properties of composites, four different surface modifications of filler particles were performed: 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MEMO), vinyl-tris(2-methoxyethoxy)silane (VTMOEO), (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane (APTMS) and biodiesel (BD). Composite films were made with 0.5, 1.5, and 3 wt.% of ferrous oxide doped alumina particles with each of the mentioned surface modifications. Composite films were prepared on brass substrates and exposed to cavitation erosion. The erosion was monitored using the mass loss while image analysis was used to observe surface defects. The composite film reinforced with Al2O3 Fe having VTMOEO as a surface modifier was the most resistant one in terms of mass loss, as well as the level of surface destruction. Results were compared to the same polymer matrix film and composite films prepared with fillers without surface modifications revealing that all composites with surface modified fillers exhibited some improvement in resistance to cavitation.
Agility in Audit: Could Scrum Improve the Audit Process?
Authors: Newmark Richard I. , Dickey Gabe , Wilcox William E.
Published: June 2018

Changes in environmental forces provide an opportunity for audit firms to move away from an up front and reactive audit planning approach to one that is more agile. Agility involves quicker adaption to the external and internal environments and can result in improved operating performance, quality, and client satisfaction. One way to introduce agility in a project-based organization is to adopt Scrum, an agile project management approach that has been applied in other industries to allow organizational teams to review, reflect, learn, and adapt. This “inspect-and-adapt” philosophy inherent in Scrum enables teams to effectively work in ever-changing conditions, resulting in a high level of sustainable productivity. We provide an overview of key Scrum principles and concepts and address future areas for Scrum research.
MENGKRITISI KONSEP ISLAMISASI ILMU ISMAIL RAJI AL-FARUQI: Telaah Pemikiran Ziauddin Sardar
Authors: Taufik Muhammad , Yasir Muhammad
Published: June 2018

Kajian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh karena adanya khazanah pemikiran keislaman, yaitu isuIslamisasi ilmu yang merupakan salah satu isu yang selalu menarik diperbincangkan beberapadekade ini. Hal ini terjadi karena ada berbagai pandangan dan penafsiran tentang Islamisasiilmu. Konsep ilm meniscayakan umat Islam untuk memahami realitas secara utuh. Hal ini telah dilakukan oleh sarjana dan intelektual Muslim klasik, seperti al-Kindi, al-Farabi, al-Ghazali, Ibnu Rusyd dan sarjana klasik lainnya. Akan tetapi, sarjana Muslim kontemporer tampak mengesampingkan peranan epistemologi ini. Sehingga yang terjadi kemudian adalah justru Islam kehilangan jati diri sebagai kekuatan yang punya orientasi epistemologis yang sebenarnya sudah mapan di era klasik. Konsep Islamisasi ilmu populer di tangan al-Faruqi dan juga Naquib al- Attas. Bagi al-Faruqi, Islamisasi ilmu pengetahuan adalah mengislamkan disiplin-disiplin ilmu atau tepatnya menghasilkan buku-buku pegangan (buku dasar) di perguruan tinggi, dengan menuangkan kembali disiplin ilmu modern ke dalam wawasan Islam, setelah dilakukan kajian kritis terhadap kedua sistem pengetahuan Islam dan Barat. Selain itu, al-Faruqi juga memberikan langkah-langkah prosedural bagi terlaksanya program Islamisasi ilmu. Penulis menemukan poin penting dari kajian ini bahwa pemikiran Islamisasi ilmu al-Faruqi inilah yang dikritisi oleh Sardar, menurutnya perumusan epistemologi Islam kontemporer tidak dapat dimulai dengan menitikberatkan pada disiplin ilmu yang sudah ada. Sardar mengungkapkan bahwa epistemologi Islam kontemporer dapat dirumuskan dengan dengan mengembangkan paradigma-paradigma di dalam ekspresi-ekspresi eksternal peradaban Muslim yang meliputi sains dan teknologi, politik dan hubungan-hubungan internasional, struktur-struktur sosial dan kegiatan ekonomi, pembangunan desa dan kota. Semua aspek ekspesi eksternal peradaban Muslim tersebut dapat dipelajari dan dikembangan dalam kaitannya dengan kebutuhan-kebutuhan dan realitas kontemporer. Dari sini Sardar sekali lagi menolak Islamisasi ilmu pengetahuan dimulai dari disiplin ilmu yang sudah ada. Hal ini karena disiplin ilmu tersebut tidak sesuai dengan nilai-nilai Islam
DISKURSUS MUSLIM ABAD PERTENGAHAN TENTANG AGAMA DAN SEKTE
Authors: Nugroho Anjar
Published: June 2018

Artikel ini mengkaji ciri-ciri risalah Muslim Abad Pertengahan tentang agama dan sekte. Sejumlah ilmuwan Muslim menulis lebih dari beberapa karya yang berkaitan dengan studi agama dan antar budaya. Namun, sebagian besar ilmuwan memiliki fokus yang sama: baik “agama Al-kitab” atau “ajaran sesat Muslim”, sementara yang lain melangkah lebih jauh dengan penjelasan mendalam tentang tradisi keagamaan Hind. Dalam membahas agamaagama alkitabiah dan ajaran sesat Muslim, kecenderungan umum, teknik, dan metode yang digunakan oleh para penulis Muslim di era abad pertengahan kebanyakan bersifat polemik dan apologetis. Selain itu, jenis informasi yang diperoleh ilmuwan abad pertengahan Muslim, menurut penulis, biasanya merupakan studi regional dan lintas budaya yang kadang-kadang mencakup diskusi mengenai gagasan keagamaan atau komunitas religius. Sejalan dengan ekspansi politik dan budaya Muslim, pengamatan para pengamat Muslim dan penulis pada saat itu tidak terbatas pada masyarakat, agama dan budaya di semenanjung Arab dan Persia, namun juga menghidupkan Hind dan bahkan China. Paling tidak, tiga kategori informasi yang berbeda dapat dilihat lebih jauh dalam karya mereka: beberapa ilmuwan Muslim menekankan apresiasi mereka terhadap studi budaya, beberapa terkonsentrasi pada laporan saksi mata mereka mengenai wilayah tertentu dan informasi geografinya, dan yang lainnya menyediakan karya ensiklopedi dan intisari
Inhibitors in Building Students’ Islamic Characters of Halal Tourism Destination at State Senior High School in East Lombok Regency
Authors: Mulyani Isni , Wilis Ratna
Published: June 2018

This research was aimed to identify inhibiting factors of students' islamic character building at a senior high school in halal tourism destination area in East Lombok. The researcher used a Mix Method research for investigating the inhibitors. Then the priority of those factors were determined by using Urgency Seriousness Growth (USG) technique. To decide alternative solution of the factors the researcher employed Mc Namara which was used on the results obtained from Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The research population was SMA Negeri 1 Sembalun which is located in an area recognized as World's Best Halal Honeymoon Destination by World Halal Tourism Awards in 2016.The sample of qualitative research was chosen through snowball sampling technique on students of senior high schools in East Lombok. Meanwhile, the quantitative research population was all schools 'teachers and the head masters and the sample was chosen by using purposive sampling technique. The qualitative sample generalized the inhibiting factors and provided alternative solutions of the problems. This research can be source information and suggestion in building students' Islamic character especially in areas with halal tourism potentials. As for teachers it can be a reference and additional knowledge especially in solving the problems in building the characters. Furthermore, it also becomes a consideration to help improving the quality of geography learning especially for the sake of student's Islamic character building.
An Evaluation of Halal Tourism Program in East Lombok Regency Using Kirkpatrick’s Model
Authors: Fithry Syawalina , Anwar Syafri
Published: June 2018

This research was aimed to describe an evaluation of Halal Tourism program in East Lombok Regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, Indonesia. This study was a program evaluation research which employed Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model (Reaction, Learning, Behavior, Result) and descriptive qualitative approach. Instruments of data collection were interview guideline, observation guideline, document review, and questionnaire. The data was analysis by using Miles and Huberman’s model which consisted of data display, data reduction, and conclusion drawing/verification. The result of this research showed that the reaction of Government Tourism Office and local community in East Lombok Regency towards Halal Tourism program was at moderate category (75.46%); community’s reaction towards the learning and carrying capacity of Halal tourism program was at moderate category (75.17 %); community’s knowledge of Halal Tourism scored 82.93 %; management system, both operational and administrative, scored 70.62 %; and Community’s reaction towards the aspects of Halal Tourism program scored 79.03%. The effectiveness of Halal Tourism program according to community’s reaction towards facility aspects scored 65.52 or was at moderate category. Moreover, the result from questionnaire revealed that 91.67% of participants thought that the knowledge they obtained in Halal Tourism program was less practical.