bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gorceixita em Nefelina Sienitos do Stock Rio Pardo, Província Alcalina do Sul do Estado da Bahia, Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Conceição Herbet , Figueiredo Rebeca Monteiro Castro Tavares , Santos Jailson Junior Alves , Rosa Maria Lourdes Silva , Oliveira Rita Cunha Leal Menezes
Published: March 2016

I Identificou-se pela primeira vez a gorceixita (BaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6) em nefelina sienitos do Stock Rio Pardo, na Província Alcalina do Sul do Estado da Bahia, que é um raro fosfato de bário aluminoso. Esse mineral ocorre, com tamanhos inferiores a 20 μm, na periferia ou em fraturas de cristais de flúor-apatita. As fraturas nos cristais de gorceixita são ocupadas por barita (BaSO4) e monazita [(Ce,La,Nd)(PO4)]. Os contatos reentrantes entre os cristais de gorceixita e de flúor-apatita foram interpretados como devido  à atuação de fluidos tardios, e a presença de barita e monazita indicam que as soluções de baixa temperatura que formaram a gorceixita foram igualmente responsáveis pela formação destes minerais.
Abundance and distribution of the Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor at Ljubljansko barje (Central Slovenia) in winters 2008/09, 2011/12 and 2012/13
Authors: Koce Urška
Published: March 2016

Results of the survey of wintering Great Grey Shrikes Lanius excubitor at Ljubljansko barje in winters 2008/09, 2011/12 and 2012/13 are presented. The census was conducted by 30-60 volunteers of the Ljubljana branch of DOPPS - BirdLife Slovenia. The survey area was divided into 13-20 census plots. Locations of Great Grey Shrikes, types of structures on which the shrikes perched, and heights of their perches were recorded. The numbers of wintering Great Grey Shrikes at Ljubljansko barje were estimated at 57 (2008/09), 51 (2011/12) and 67 (2012/13) individuals. Crude densities in the census area were 4.2, 3.7 and 4.9 individuals/10 km2, whereas maximal local densities reached 15.0, 14.6 and 14.8 individuals/10 km2. The analysis of the actual land use revealed higher densities of Great Grey Shrikes in the areas with a higher proportion of grassland and a lower proportion of arable fields and gardens in winter 2008/09; there was no such gradient in the other two winters. Great Grey Shrikes were most often observed in treetops, on powerlines and bushes in winters 2011/12 and 2012/13, while in winter 2008/09 they were more often observed on herbaceous stems and less often on powerlines. Moreover, the heights of their perches were lower than in the other two winters.
A novel 3-D jerk chaotic system with three quadratic nonlinearities and its adaptive control
Authors: Vaidyanathan Sundarapandian
Published: March 2016

This paper announces an eight-term novel 3-D jerk chaotic system with three quadratic nonlinearities. The phase portraits of the novel jerk chaotic system are displayed and the qualitative properties of the jerk system are described. The novel jerk chaotic system has two equilibrium points, which are saddle-foci and unstable. The Lyapunov exponents of the novel jerk chaotic system are obtained as L1= 0.20572,L2= 0 and L3= −1.20824. Since the sum of the Lyapunov exponents of the jerk chaotic system is negative, we conclude that the chaotic system is dissipative. The Kaplan-Yorke dimension of the novel jerk chaotic system is derived as DKY= 2.17026. Next, an adaptive controller is designed via backstepping control method to globally stabilize the novel jerk chaotic system with unknown parameters. Moreover, an adaptive controller is also designed via backstepping control method to achieve global chaos synchronization of the identical jerk chaotic systems with unknown parameters. The backstepping control method is a recursive procedure that links the choice of a Lyapunov function with the design of a controller and guarantees global asymptotic stability of strict feedback systems. MATLAB simulations have been depicted to illustrate the phase portraits of the novel jerk chaotic system and also the adaptive backstepping control results.
Lyapunov matrices approach to the parametric optimization of a neutral system
Authors: Duda Jozef
Published: March 2016

In the paper a Lyapunov matrices approach to the parametric optimization problem of a neutral system with a P-controller is presented. The value of integral quadratic performance index of quality is equal to the value of Lyapunov functional for the initial function of the neutral system. The Lyapunov functional is determined by means of the Lyapunov matrix.
Comment on The Power of Inaction by Cornelia Woll
Authors: Jensen Jason O.
Published: March 2016

This comment presents three arguments. First, that while The Power of Inaction focuses on the role of banks within bailout negotiations, this framework can be gainfully expanded by considering the government side of the bailout negotiations: evidence from the U.S. and German cases suggests that the government, as well as banks, can wield the threat of inaction in a bailout negotiation. Second, that coordinated interventions were implemented in countries where the largest leading banks were weak, and vice versa. As this singularly determines the type of intervention, it leaves little room for making strong inferences on other factors. Third, that Woll’s study indicated that coordinated interventions are more cost-efficient than uncoordinated interventions. An unexplored implication is that government negotiators can gainfully persuade banks to take part in a coordinated intervention.
The Power of Banks and Governments
Authors: Reinke Raphael
Published: March 2016

This article examines Cornelia Woll’s book on the “power of collective inaction” in which she argues that banks could extract favorable bailouts in the recent global financial crisis by remaining collectively inactive. Collective inaction forces governments to bear the brunt of the crisis resolutions. While this book provides an illuminating account of banking bailouts in several countries, its argument neglects the power of governments and of individual banks. Governments did not have to wait for banks’ (in)action but could impose punitive conditions on banks. And the resistance by banks did not originate from an incapacity to act collectively but from deliberate actions by individual banks to obstruct government intrusion. Rather than inaction on the part of banks, these interactions between governments and banks involved deliberate action and their outcome depended on more conventional notions of state-business power relations.
Predictive equations for height estimation using knee height of older Bengalees of Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Authors: Kuiti Binoy , Bose Kaushik
Published: March 2016

For nutritional assessment work for older population, it is important to be able to estimate body height based on knee height. The present report describes three equations for height estimation among older Bengalees based on knee height and compares the results with knee height based formulae developed for several other populations. Anthropometric measurements were analyzed from 114 (62 men and 52 women) older subjects aged >= 55 years. The subjects were randomly selected from two blocks (Contai I and Ramnagar I), at coastal area of Purba Medinipur District in West Bengal, India. A population specific formula for height was created based on knee height of the subjects. These estimated formulae from the present study and fourteen other previously reported formulae were also applied to these older population and the mean estimation errors were statistically compared. Analysis indicated that our derived formulae gave accurate estimation of height among the subjects.
Fostering Adaptation by Changing Landowners’ Knowledge Framework – Responses to Extension Education in Northwest Washington State, USA
Authors: Zobrist Kevin W. , Grand Lauren A. , Rozance Mary A.
Published: March 2016

Landscape urbanization and fragmentation, spread of invasive pests, biodiversity loss, social value changes, and loss of manufacturing infrastructure are some of the changing ecological, economic and environmental framework conditions facing small-scale forest owners in northwest Washington State, USA. To successfully adapt to these changes, landowners’ knowledge framework must change. Washington State University Extension has been offering comprehensive, multi-week training courses for small-scale forest owners. From 2008 - 2013, participants were surveyed at the conclusion of the training, one year following the training, and again at three years following the training. These follow-up surveys demonstrate a progression from knowledge change to behaviour (management) change and, ultimately, to condition change. Condition changes included increased wildlife diversity, decreased invasive species cover, and increased economic sustainability. The results demonstrate that changing a landowner’s knowledge framework through education is a highlyeffective approach for helping them successfully adapt to changing external framework conditions.
Readiness of Forest Officers for Adaptations in Forest Management Planning
Authors: Hartebrodt Christoph , Schmitt Julia
Published: March 2016

Under the framework of a society that enhances the demand for different kinds of ecosystem services, “Forest Management Planning” (FMP) has changed notably over the last decades. As a consequence of budget constraints and the fact that the present forest planning system of the State Forest Administration of Baden-Württemberg has been in operation since 2000, this system has to be developed further. Since the group of forest officers at the county level is the largest user group, it was decided to start a participatory process in order to derive the most relevant requirements of that group. A survey within the board of managing directors followed. In order to gain an insight into the requirements and preferences we used the pairwise comparison method. The paper highlights the preference structure in respect to (1) the goals of FMP, (2) target groups, (3) the FMP process, (4) tasks, (5) and the outputs of FMP. It can be shown that the average percipience of FMP of forest officers tends to be more traditional and internal than proactive and stakeholder-oriented. The pairwise comparison approach has been proven successful as a means to get insight in the preference structures.
Evaluation of Service Quality in Brewery Using Importance-Performance Analysis
Authors: Ingaldi Manuela , Škůrková Katarína Lestyánszka
Published: March 2016

Because of its specificity, service quality is difficult to assess, especially since there is no materiality in it, it cannot be seen. Usually the gap between the expectations of customer and their perceptions in relation to a particular service is observed. This article aim is to evaluate the quality of catering services offered by one of the breweries (restaurant) in Silesia. The importance-performance analysis, which is often underestimated, was used in order to show its advantages. The survey was conducted among 137 customers of the selected brewery in Czestochowa. The average values of evaluations of all individual questions from both parts of survey were calculated. Then, average values for the pair of statements (performance; importance) were placed in the importance-performance map. The analysis revealed that the service quality of the research brewery is placed in quadrant II, i.e. the area of reasonable property of needs. This means that the improvement of service quality is not necessary.
Characteristic of wet method of phosphorus recovery from polish sewage sludge ash with nitric acid
Authors: Gorazda Katarzyna , Tarko Barbara , Wzorek Zbigniew , Nowak Anna K. , Kulczycka Joanna , Henclik Anna
Published: March 2016

Sewage Sludge Ash (SSA) is a concentrated source of phosphorus and can be successfully recycled via a number of different routes. This paper presents research results on phosphorus recovery from differently combusted sewage sludge with the use of nitric acid extraction. Different SSA forms from Polish thermal utilization stations were compared. It was revealed that sewage treatment technology as well as combustion technology influence many physical and chemical parameters of ashes that are crucial for further phosphorus recovery from such waste according to the proposed method. Presented research defines extraction efficiency, characterized extracts composition and verifies the possibility of using SSA as cheaper and alternative sources of phosphorus compounds. Gdynia, Kielce and Kraków SSA have the best properties for the proposed technology of phosphorus recovery with high extraction efficiency greater than 86%. Unsuitable results were obtained for Bydgoszcz, Szczecin Slag and Warszawa SSA. Extraction process for Łódź and Szczecin Dust SSA need to be improved for a higher phosphorus extraction efficiency greater than 80%.

Phosphorus content in extracts varies from 1.6 to 103.4 g PO43−per 1 dm3, nitrogen content was 167,4 g per 1 dm3 while the K content reached 0.2 to 2.37 g per 1 dm3. The lowest content of Fe, Ni, Cr, Cd is noted in extracts after phosphorus recovery from Gdynia SSA, where the phosphorus content is also at the highest level.

The proposed solution can be considered as waste minimization technology by the rational recycling of phosphorus and could be used in industry to produce fertilizers.
Total oxidation of ethanol and toluene over ceria—zirconia supported platinum catalysts
Authors: Topka Pavel , Kaluža Luděk , Gaálová Jana
Published: March 2016

The effect of platinum loading (0.09–1.00 mass %) on the performance of ceria–zirconia supported catalysts in the total oxidation of ethanol and toluene in air was investigated. The introduction of platinum promoted the reduction of surface cerium and decreased the acidity of the catalysts. In ethanol oxidation, the temperature of 50 % conversion decreased with increasing platinum content. This increase in catalytic performance was more pronounced for the catalysts with 0.59 mass % and 1.00 mass % Pt. On the other hand, higher amount of by-products (mainly acetaldehyde) was observed at increased platinum loadings. For all catalysts, a correlation between their H
Novel catalytic system: N-hydroxyphthalimide/hydrotalcite-like compounds catalysing allylic carbonylation of cyclic olefins
Authors: Zhou Yin , Tang Rui-Ren , Song Dan
Published: March 2016

-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) combined with stable and recoverable transition metal–aluminium binary hydrotalcite-like compounds (M-Al HTLcs, M = Cu, Ni, Co) as an unprecedented catalytic system was demonstrated for the allylic carbonylation, as the model reaction, of cyclic olefins with tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), using isophorone (IP) to ketoisophorone (KIP). The results showed NHPI combined with Cu-Al HTLcs to be an efficient catalytic system and the influences of various reaction conditions of the catalytic reaction were optimised. A maximum IP conversion of 68.0 % with 81.8 % selectivity to KIP was afforded under the optimal reaction conditions. Experiments of repeatability and restorability showed Cu-Al HTLcs to be stable for at least five cycles without noticeable loss of catalytic activity. Expanding substrates could also be efficiently converted to the corresponding ketones under the optimised reaction conditions with appreciable yields. A plausible catalytic reaction mechanism was proposed.
How Signs Convey Information
Authors: Jakόb Liszka James
Published: March 2016

In his early work, Peirce characterizes information in its ordinary sense as an increase in factual knowledge, and is concerned to show how it can be expressed propositionally. However, beginning in 1893, and culminating in work done in 1906, Peirce conceives of information more abstractly as linked to the “form” in the object, and the sign more broadly as the communication of form. I argue that these more abstract and broader notions of sign and information have two advantages. First, they provide a basis and explanation for how meaning can emerge from non-meaningful processes. Second, they allow for a wider application of Peirce’s sign theory to all living organisms, as well as non-organic communication processes, such as message transmission and computer operation. By separating information from meaning, the details of Peirce’s semiotic theory can remove some of the mystery of how meaning emerges in the semiotic process.
Tireur olympique/embusqué : récit sportif et fiction de la guerre dans Robert Mitchum ne revient pas de Jean Hatzfeld
Authors: Vaucher Pierre
Published: March 2016

We would like to focus on the relationship between sport and war in literature by interrogating military engagement as an accepted form of violence. To address this issue, we analyse a narrative fiction by Jean Hatzfeld, entitled Robert Mitchum ne revient pas [Robert Mitchum is not coming back], which is based on the Bosnian War. By mixing sport, war and journalism, the author discusses the challenges of war testimony, between fascination with violence and pacifism.
Le récit de survivance de Serge Amisi : modalités d’adaptation textuelle et stratégies d’ajustement
Authors: Dusaillant-Fernandes Valérie
Published: March 2016

In the narrative of survival, Souvenez-vous de moi, l’enfant de demain (2011), Serge Amisi, former child soldier in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1997 to 2011, recounts his story of forced recruitment in Kabila’s rebel troops. A hybrid text that pushes the boundaries between fiction as well as historical and personal truth, this testimony turns out to be a privileged writing space where the social and psychic reconstruction of the narrator can be achieved. In the first part, the article explores Amisi’s singular and powerful writing which blurs the lines between reality and fiction. In the second part, the paper demonstrates how Amisi summons his memory to restore the coping mechanisms which allowed him to adapt to the living conditions around him or to face the barbaric punishments while taking a childlike look at a dehumanizing historical reality.
De la fictionnalisation du génocide rwandais à la stylisation de l’éthique de la non-violence : Souveraine Magnifique d’Eugène Ébodé
Authors: Eyenga Onana Pierre Suzanne
Published: March 2016

Can we assume that the rewriting of the Rwandan genocide from April to July 1994 may alternatively have a moralizing role in the sense of educating readers about the atrocities suffered by the warring parties ? Based on sociocriticism as the framework theorized by Edmond Cros and Pierre Barbéris, this study identifies the literary and ethical issues crystallized in Eugene Ébodé’s writing frame for the purposes of filling the gap left in memory by a reductive historical discourse. In particular, it unravels the relationship between historical characters and their literary double, with a view to postulating that the fictionalization of historical events sometimes proves to be an artistic alteration that reveals the nonviolent nature of interhuman contacts.
Zum Verhältnis von Lebenswelt und Wissenschaft
Authors: Hergovich Andreas
Published: March 2016

In the following article three theses of Beckermann (2012) will be critically discussed. According to the first thesis, natural sciences are open to the investigation of supernatural phenomena, though to date there is no substantial evidence for these phenomena. Secondly, the first-person perspective can be considered by naturalism without loss of meaning. Thirdly, the scientific worldview is seen as an improvement of the manifest view of the world.
Das Recht der Klage aus demokratietheoretischer Perspektive
Authors: Sheplyakova Tatjana
Published: March 2016

In recent decades, the courts, particularly on a transnational level, seem to have adopted a law-making function that was traditionally exclusive to parliaments. This trend is often problematised as a hollowing-out of democracy. By focusing on the right to legal action and on claimants, instead of on adjudication, this article suggests that a different assessment is in order. It draws on the assumption that there is a normative connection between law and democracy (as made explicit by Jürgen Habermas and Ingeborg Maus); and yet it argues that precisely because legal action remains largely unconsidered, contemporary theories of democracy fail to embrace an important shift from a legalistic version towards a fully procedural version of the rule of law. In defending this position, however, it is necessary to question the tendency of the German legal tradition to give substantive law priority over the procedural position of individuals. By turning to Bernhard Windscheid’s concept of a claim or title (Anspruch), it will be argued that the potential of subjective rights remains unexplored as long as its core element – the right to legal action – is underestimated. The article suggests that, in fact, taking legal action can at times unfold its own “counter-politics,” which matters for democracy.
Study and Research on Cleaning Procedures of Anaerobic Digestion Products / Studium A Výzkum Postupů Čištění Anaerobní Digesce
Authors: Heviánková Silvie , Kyncl Miroslav , Kodymová Jana
Published: March 2016

This paper focuses on increasing quantities of digestate, a final product of anaerobic digestion, in biogas stations being built as alternative sources of energy. The potential use of digestate is limited due to its rather specific physical properties. This paper presents current approaches to digestate and digestate management. The objective is to compare the properties of digestate and the products of its separation via centrifuging, i.e. the liquid phase known as digestate liquor, and the solid phase referred to as digestate fibre. Its focus is mainly laid on techniques for dewatering digestate in low-solid anaerobic processes only, which have been tested for the effectiveness of the basic physical and chemical methods including their combinations. The measured results show that the use of coagulants and flocculants for this purpose would be very problematic in practice with regard to their high consumption as well as the need to input other elements into the process.
Worm-control practices and prevalence of anthelmintic resistance using in vivo FECRTs on smallholder sheep farms in Lithuania
Authors: Kupčinskas T. , Stadalienė I. , Šalomskas A. , Trusevičius P. , Varady M. , Petkevičius S.
Published: March 2016

This study determined the prevalence of anthelmintic resistance (AR) in parasitic nematodes on smallholder sheep farms in Lithuania from April to November 2014. Faecal samples were collected from two groups of 10-15 sheep treated with fenbendazole (FBZ) or ivermectin (IVM) on 18 sheep farms. Two samples were collected from each group: on day zero (T1) and 10-14 days after treatment. Faecal egg counts (eggs per gramme, EPG) were determined using a modified McMaster technique. Animals with < 140 EPG on day zero were removed from the analysis. The prevalence of AR was estimated using the in vivo faecal egg count reduction test. AR to FBZ was detected on three of 15 farms where FBZ was used (20 %) and was suspected on one farm (6.7 %). AR to IVM was detected on two of 16 farms where IVM was used (12.5 %). The main species of resistant gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) identified after treatment were Teladorsagia spp. and Trichostrongylus spp. A questionnaire surveying 71 sheep farmers estimated that 71.8 % of sheep farmers used anthelmintics against GINs. IVM was the most frequently (68.6 %) applied anthelmintic, and 62.7 % of the respondents reported treating their animals twice a year. This study confirmed the presence of AR to GIN infections on sheep farms in Lithuania. Future studies should assess the prevalence of AR to GIN infection using in vitro methods.
Gastrointestinal parasites of the Polish primitive horses from the Biebrza National Park
Authors: Slivinska K. , Wróblewski Z. , Gawor J.
Published: March 2016

Thirty-one Polish primitive horses (Equus caballus) from three herds (two from the reserve and onefrom the stable) were dewormed with ivermectin+praziquantel and examined for the gastrointestinalparasite fauna. A total of 21.231 parasites were collected from the faeces at 24, 36 and 48 hoursposttreatment. There were 35 nematode species, one cestode and one botfl y larva. Strongyloideswesteri infection was confirmed pretreatment by faecal sample examination and no threadwormspecimens were found after deworming. Large and small strongyle prevalence was 90 % – 100 % and represented by 31 species. Among a total of 25 cyathostome species recovered (from 19 to 24in each group), five species (C. catinatum, C. minutus, C. longibursatus, C. nassatus and C. ashworthi)had a prevalence of 100 % in three groups of horses. Meanwhile 14 species were 100 % prevalent in one herd. A total of six large strongyle species were found in adult horses. Oxyuris equiwas recorded in 60 – 100 % of the horses while Parascaris equorum was detected in 100 % of foalsand 16.7 % – 30 % of adult mares. Habronema muscae was found in 30 % of the horses from onefree-ranging herd. Tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata) were found in 90 % of the horses from onefree-ranging group, whereas botfl y larvae (Gasterophilus intestinalis) were found in 50 – 80 % of allsurveyed horses. The present results are compared with earlier studies of Polish primitive wild horsesfrom similar reserves in Poland. A total of 36 gastrointestinal parasite species were recorded fromwild and stabled horses from the Biebrza National Park. This is in comparison with 35 such speciesin free-ranging and stabled horses from the Roztocze National Park and with 28 such species offree-ranginghorses from the Popielno forest reserve.

Among parasites recovered, the highly prevalent S. vulgaris, tapeworms and botfl y larvae pose aserious risk of serious abdominal disorders in horses.
Seasonal population dynamics of the monogeneansQuadriacanthus kobinensisparasitisingClarias fuscusin Pearl River, China
Authors: Hu J. J. , Li H. Y.
Published: March 2016

This paper describes the population dynamics ofQuadriacanthus kobinensison the gills ofClarias fuscusfollowing a field investigation from June 2012 to May 2013 in Pearl River, China. The results showed that inQ. kobinensisprevalence was highest (70.13 %) in the summer and Mean intensity reached a peak in the autumn. The maximum number ofQ. kobinensisin a fish was 474. The maximum abundance occurred during summer (25.8) and the minimum values during spring.Q. Kobinensisexhibited an aggregated distribution in all seasons. The highest prevalence was in hosts of 28 cm<L and the infection intensity was also the highest in this group. In terms of infection intensity, host of 28 cm<L differed significantly from those of 24<L≤26 cm, but no significant differences existed in other body length groups.
New host and distribution expansion forPterygodermatites (Multipectines) affinis
Authors: Scioscia N. P. , Beldomenico P. M. , Denegri G. M.
Published: March 2016

The present study reports the first case of infection byPterygodermatites affinisinLycalopex gymnocercus, and the first report of this nematode in Argentina. Examining 80 foxes from Buenos Aires province, specimens of this species were recovered from 21.25 % of the small intestines and eggs were found in 7.5 % of the fecal samples.
New insights ofEnterobius vermicularisinfection among preschool children in an urban area in Malaysia
Authors: Anuar T. S. , Jalilah L. , Norhayati M. , Azlin M. Y. , Fatmah M. S. , Al-Mekhlafi H. M.
Published: March 2016

Enterobiasis is a common intestinal parasitic infection caused by the nematode,Enterobius vermicularis. To assess the prevalence and to identify the underlying risk factors associated with enterobiasis among preschool children aged 1 – 6 years in Malaysia, 136 children from four nurseries and four kindergartens residing in the urban area were examined forEnterobius vermicularis. The cellotape anal swab technique was used for the detection of pinworm eggs. The parents/guardians of the investigated children were asked to complete the questionnaire so as to ascertain the potential risk factors for enterobiasis. The overall egg positive rate forEnterobius vermicularisinfection was 12.5 %. The prevalence of this infection showed an age-dependency relationship, with higher rates observed among older children, aged 5 – 6 years. Multivariate analysis confirmed that finger sucking and belonging to a large family were significant risk factors of enterobiasis in the population studied. Recent pre-medication with anthelminthics was also found to have a significant impact on decreasing the egg positive rate for pinworm. The establishment of such data will be beneficial for the public health authorities in the planning and implementation of specific prevention in order to better control the infection.
Laboratory screening in overweight/obese adolescents: do the results change the management?
Authors: Morris Reshmi , Feinstein Ronald , Fisher Martin
Published: March 2016

Due to the growth of the epidemic of obesity and the association of obesity with both short-term and long-term medical complications, many professional organizations have recommended performing laboratory testing as part of the initial evaluation of overweight and obese children and adolescents. We report on the results of laboratory testing performed on 110 patients (mean age 14.0 years, range 8–20 years) referred to our weight management program between 2011 and 2013. Our results showed mild abnormalities in levels of cholesterol, glucose, liver enzymes, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in fewer than 5% of patients for each test and no changes in management based on these results for any of the patients. We call for re-consideration of the recommendations for laboratory testing in children and adolescents being evaluated and treated for overweight and obesity.
Cross-sectional analysis of food choice frequency, sleep confounding beverages, and psychological distress predictors of sleep quality
Authors: Knowlden Adam P. , Burns Maranda , Harcrow Andy , Shewmake Meghan E.
Published: March 2016

Background:

Poor sleep quality is a significant public health problem. The role of nutrition in predicting sleep quality is a relatively unexplored area of inquiry. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the capacity of 10 food choice categories, sleep confounding beverages, and psychological distress to predict the sleep quality of college students.

Methods:

A logistic regression model comprising 10 food choice variables (healthy proteins, unhealthy proteins, healthy dairy, unhealthy dairy, healthy grains, unhealthy grains, healthy fruits and vegetables, unhealthy empty calories, healthy beverages, unhealthy beverages), sleep confounding beverages (caffeinated/alcoholic beverages), as well as psychological distress (low, moderate, serious distress) was computed to determine the capacity of the variables to predict sleep quality (good/poor).

Results:

The odds of poor sleep quality were 32.4% lower for each unit of increased frequency of healthy proteins consumed (p<0.001; OR=0.676), 14.1% lower for each unit of increased frequency of healthy dairy food choices consumed (p=0.024; OR=0.859), 13.1% higher for each unit of increased frequency of empty calorie food choices consumed (p=0.003; OR=1.131), and 107.3% higher for those classified in the moderate psychological distress (p=0.016; OR=2.073).

Conclusion:

Collectively, healthy proteins, healthy dairy, unhealthy empty calories, and moderate psychological distress were moderately predictive of sleep quality in the sample (Nagelkerke R2=23.8%). Results of the study suggested higher frequency of consumption of healthy protein and healthy dairy food choices reduced the odds of poor sleep quality, while higher consumption of empty calories and moderate psychological distress increased the odds of poor sleep quality.
Kinetic Modeling and Optimization of Milk Coagulation Affected by Several Prevalent Cheesemaking Factors and Essence Addition
Authors: Hassanzadeh Hamed , Alizadeh Mohammad , Rezazad Bari Mahmud
Published: March 2016

The effect of Tarragon essence concentration (0–1,000 ppm), whey protein concentration (0.7–2.8 % milk), calcium chloride (0.15–0.35 g/kg), rennet concentration (0.01–0.03 g/kg), starter content (0.01–0.03 g/kg), and renneting temperature (25–45 °C) on kinetic parameters of milk coagulation was investigated using statistical approach. A central composite design was used to investigate the effect of studied factors on coagulation parameters such as coagulation rate, lag time and inflection time. In general, with a decrease in whey protein concentration or an increase in starter level, rennet content and renneting temperature, coagulation rate increased while the lag time and time at inflection point decreased. Essence addition and calcium chloride did not have significant effects on rennet coagulation kinetic. The optimum conditions of milk coagulation were: rennet content, 0.025 g/kg of milk; whey protein concentration, 0.93 %; and renneting temperature, 44.9 °C.
Crystal structure of tetrakis(μ2-acetato-κ2
O:O′)bis(2-((pyridin-4-ylmethyl)sulfanyl)pyridine-κN)dicopper(II), C30H32N4O8S2Cu2
Authors: Han Shu-Yan , Zhang Fan , Feng San-Yang , Chen Wen-Hua , Yan Hao-Jie
Published: March 2016

C30H32N4O8S2Cu2, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 8.7209(5) Å, b = 12.9753(7) Å, c = 14.7680(8) Å, α = 84.584(4)°, β = 89.392(4)°, γ = 87.913(4)°, V = 1662.49(16) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt
(F) = 0.0469, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.1252, T = 296 K.
Crystal structure of 3-(6-(5-amino-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-5-amine – dioxan (2/1), C25H23N7O
Authors: Amr Abd El-Galil E. , Al-Omar Mohamed A. , Khalifa Nagy M. , Ghabbour Hazem A. , Ali Korany K.
Published: March 2016

C25H23N7O, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 12.2755(4) Å, b = 6.2753(2) Å, c = 30.3790(8) Å, β = 112.475(2)°, V = 2162.42(12) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0520, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.1619, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of bis(μ2-2-((3-methylphenyl)imino)methylphenolato-κ2
N,O:O)hexacarbonyldimanganese(I), C34H24Mn2N2O8
Authors: Mokolokolo Pennie P. , Brink Alice , Visser Hendrik G.
Published: March 2016

C34H24Mn2N2O8, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2) a = 7.737(5) Å, b = 9.483(5) Å, c = 11.309(5) Å, β = 102.514(5)°, V = 766.6(7) Å3, Z = 1, R
gt
(F) = 0.0478, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.1297, T = 100(2) K
Crystal structure of ethyl 2-amino-5-bromothiazole-4-carboxylate, C6H7BrN2O2S
Authors: Ghabbour Hazem A.
Published: March 2016

C6H7BrN2O2S, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 11.2669(5) Å, b = 8.3859(3) Å, c = 19.4047(8) Å, β = 95.207(2)°, V = 1825.85(13) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt
(F) = 0.0556, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.1619, T = 100 K.
Crystal structure of 3-ferrocenylsulfonyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine, C23H19FeN3O3S
Authors: Wang Yu-Xian , Wang Lu-Yao , Guo Xiao-Long , Li Lu
Published: March 2016

C23H19FeN3O3S, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 13.1372(6) Å, b = 9.6866(5) Å, c = 15.9700(8) Å, β = 92.499(2)°, V = 2030.33(17) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0294, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.0807, T = 296(2)K
Crystal structure of dicarbonyl(pyridin-2-olate-1-oxido-κ2
O,O′)rhodium(I), C7H4NO4Rh
Authors: Elmakki Mohammed Abdelaziz , Koen Renier , Venter Johan Andries , Drost Ruben
Published: March 2016

C7H4NO4Rh, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 3.5780(12) Å, b = 10.932(4) Å, c = 20.866(7) Å, β = 94.792(11)°, V = 813.3(12) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0345, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.0712, T = 100 K.
A New Method for Contextual Analysis on Prehistoric Attitudes to Ritual Pottery
Authors: Tomii Makoto
Published: March 2016

This paper provides a new method for the contextual analysis of pottery in an approach to prehistoric
sensibilities. Collating the contextual photographic evidence of pottery in a prehistoric ritual setting, with
photographs of the pot taken after excavation from every direction, that is, omni-directional photo-taking,
allows an archaeologist to demonstrably identify which surface of the pot was oriented to a certain direction
in its original context. Owing to the presumably solemn and formal atmosphere of the prehistoric burial, the
orientation of funerary goods is helpful for the understanding of the cognition of prehistoric people. A case
study comes from the cemetery of the introductory stage of the Japanese Neolithic, and the orientation of
the blackened discoloration of pottery that had appeared accidentally during open-firing in production is
investigated. Results show that the prehistoric actor was fully aware of the blackened spot, and contributes to
the argument for the inclination of past potters to try to prevent such accidental defect.
Cancer Patients’ Survival: Standard Calculation Methods And Some Considerations Regarding Their Interpretation
Authors: Zadnik Vesna , Žagar Tina , Primic Žakelj Maja
Published: March 2016

Background

Cancer patients’ survival is an extremely important but complex indicator for assessing regional or global inequalities in diagnosis practices and clinical management of cancer patients. The population-based cancer survival comparisons are available through international projects (i.e. CONCORD, EUROCARE, OECD Health Reports) and online systems (SEER, NORDCAN, SLORA). In our research we aimed to show that noticeable differences in cancer patients’ survival may not always reflect the real inequalities in cancer care, but can also appear due to variations in the applied methodology for relative survival calculation.

Methods

Four different approaches for relative survival calculation (cohort, complete, period and hybrid) have been implemented on the data set of Slovenian breast cancer patients diagnosed between 2000 and 2009, and the differences in survival estimates have been quantified. The major cancer survival comparison studies have been reviewed according to the selected relative survival calculation approach.

Results

The gap between four survival curves widens with time; after ten years of follow up the difference increases to more than 10 percent points between the highest (hybrid) and the lowest (cohort) estimates. In population-based comparison studies, the choice of the calculation approach is not uniformed; we noticed a tendency of simply using the approach which yields numerically better survival estimates.

Conclusion

The population-based cancer relative survival, which is continually reported by recognised research groups, could not be compared directly as the methodology is different, and, consequently, final country scores differ. A uniform survival measure would be of great benefit in the cancer care surveillance.
Boundary Conditions for the DKP Particle in the One-Dimensional Box
Authors: Boutabia-Chéraitia Boutheina , Makhlouf Abdenacer
Published: March 2016

In this article, we study a relativistic DKP particle in a one-dimensional box. We prove that it is impossible that the wavefunction vanishes completely at the box walls and provides various boundary conditions for this problem.
The Analysis of Meanings and Forms in The A.T. Mahmud’s Song Lyrics
Authors: Ekaningrum Prastiana
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this study is to describe the analysis of meanings in the A.T. Mahmud’s song lyrics. This research used the approach of music compositions and the language approach in semantics to find out the meanings of the lyrics. This research used content analysis techniques. The analysis includes two aspects; they are: (1) the analysis of the meanings of the song lyrics based on the language aspects; and (2) the analysis based on the aspects of the music compositions. The songs to be analyzed are Bintang Kejora, Pelangi, and Cicak. The lyrics of these songs indicate that in the process of creation, Mahmud focused on the beauty of the language, such as the diction, figure of speech, rhyme, and repetition. The songs use children words that correspond to the child's development, so that children understand and memorize easily. The songs created by A.T. Mahmud are mostly about daily life; the suitable themes for children’s characteristics and world. Based on the analysis in the music compositions, most of the songs form two parts and each part of the song consists of two phrases or sentences.
The Analysis of Topeng Sinok Dance in Brebes Regency
Authors: Sintho Rukmi Dinar Ayu , - Indriyanto
Published: March 2016

Topeng Sinok dance is the characteristic art of Brebes regency. This dance tells about the typical women in Brebes who are hard-working. Beauty, flexibility, and elegance do not reduce their love for nature and farming. This dance is a combination of Cirebon, Banyumas, and Surakarta style. The dance is basically aiming at showing that women from the border areas of Central and West Java are not spoiled, whiny, and lazy. Topeng Sinok dance is performed beautifully, elegant, and swift. This paper purposes to uncover the meaning behind Topeng Sinok dance movement. This study implements qualitative method that uses qualitative descriptive approach. The data collection process was conducted by using observation, documentation, and interview techniques. Further, the data were analysed by using dance data analysis by following the steps of (1) identifying and describing components; (2) understanding; (3) interpreting; and (4) evaluating. The data were then validated by using triangulation.
Aesthetic Value of Wahyu Manggolo’s Kethoprak Performance Presenting Mahesa Jenar Series Alap-Alap Jentik Manis
Authors: - Pujiati
Published: March 2016

The purposes of this research are (1) to find out the aesthetic value of Wahyu Manggolo’s kethoprak performances presenting Mahesa Jenar series Alap-alap Jentik Manis in the village of Tanjungsari, Jakenan in Pati Regency and (2) to depict the kethoprak performance there. This study uses a qualitative method depicting the aesthetic elements and the forming elements of the value in Wahyu Manggolo’s kethoprak. The techniques of data collection are an interview, an observation, and a documentation. The results showed that there are five elements as parts of an aesthetic value in the performance. Those elements are shape, story, character, content, and characteristic, while seven elements to form the value are unity, complexity, intensity, stimulation or determinant, consequents as a means of recording emotional levels, moods, and characters.
The Ability of Choreography Creative Thinking on Dance Performance
Authors: Triana Dinny Devi
Published: March 2016

This research aimed to measure the ability of creative thinking of dance students who became choreographer in Education University, in which their final project was creating a dance or dance creation. The method used for this research was correlative study, it was used to give a clear description of the correlation between predictor variable (ability of creative thinking) and respond variable (assessment of dance performance). The sample was collected by using purposive sampling. Based on the result, it was found that rsum was 0.510, while rtable for respondent n = 17 with significant scale 0.05 was 0.482. This meant rsum was bigger than rtable, and that meant there was correlation between the ability of creative thinking and dance performance. Significant test showed that zero hypotheses was rejected, it meant that there was significant correlation between creative thinking and dance performance. The result was table 1.75; and t sum was 2.3. It showed that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. It could be concluded that there was positive correlation between creative thinking and dance performance. Based on the coefficient determinant of the research result, it was found that the ability of students creative thinking was 25.96 percent,  meanwhile 74.04 percent  was determined by other factors which influenced dance performance. 
Taksu and Pangus As An Aesthetic Concept Entity of Bali Dance (A Case Study of Topeng Tua Dance)
Authors: Mariasa I Nengah
Published: March 2016

There are two types of topeng drama performance (topeng is Bahasa Indonesia for mask) in Bali, Topeng Pajegan and Topeng Panca. Topeng Pajegan is a masked drama performance that is danced by a dancer by playing various tapel, while Topeng Panca is danced by five dancers. Generally, there are three or four stages on topeng performance, i.e. panglembar, petangkilan, bebondresan, and/or pesiat. On panglembar stage, there is one dance represented the character of old people. The dance is then known as Topeng Tua (Old Mask). The costume, tapel, as well as hair worn by the dancer have been considered as one of the precious or noble artworks. The question comes up here, is the aesthetics of topeng only depended on its high aesthetic value costume and tapel? Topeng Tua performance technique is considerably not easy to be done by a beginner dancer. On the other words, it implicitly tells that the aesthetics of the dance depends closely to the dancers’ techniques. A good Topeng Tua dancer will be able to dance by using the technique of ngigelang topeng. Furthermore, the beauty of Topeng Tua does not only lay on its splendor artworks on the costume, tapel, and hair colour, but more to the ability of the dancers’ movement technique that successfully shows the beauty of taksu and pangus.
DARI MEMORIA PASSIONIS KE FORERI: SEJARAH POLITIK PAPUA 1999-2000
Authors: Suryawan I Ngurah
Published: March 2016

This paper focuses on Papua memory of suffering in the tragedies of violations against humanity (memoria passionis) under the authority of the Indonesian Government with brutal military actions. Memoria Passionis was also a foundation of social movement in the urban people of Papua in 1999-2000. FORERI (Forum Rekonsiliasi Rakyat Irian Jaya â€“ Forum of the Irian Jaya Peopleâ€™s Reconciliation) and PDP (Presidium Dewan Papua- Papuan Presidium Council) were educated local elites who struggled for Papua freedom peacefully. FORERI then transformed into Tim 100 who met President Habibie in February 1999 with the claim that the people of Papua wanted independence (separation) from Indonesia. They carry out MUBES (Great Council) of Papuan people on 23 to 26 February 2000 and the Papuan Congress II from May to June 2000. Consolidation of democracy and social movement in Papua ended after Theys Hiyo Eluay, one of the leaders of PDP was killed by Indonesian Army in 2001.

Keywords: Papuan, memoria passionis, social movement, local elites

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Makalah ini berfokus pada memori Papua orang tentang penderitaan dalam tragedi pelanggaran terhadap kemanusiaan (Memoria Passionis) di bawah kewenangan Pemerintah Indonesia dengan tindakan militer yang brutal. Memoria Passionis juga adalah dasar dari gerakan sosial di masyarakat perkotaan Papua pada 1999-2000. FORERI (Forum Rekonsiliasi Rakyat Irian Jaya) dan PDP (Presidium Dewan Papua) merupakan elite berpendidikan lokal berjuang kebebasan Papua dengan damai. FORERI kemudian bertransformasi menjadi Tim 100 yang bertemu Presiden Habibie pada Februari 1999 dengan tuntutan bahwa rakyat Papua menuintut kemerdekaan (memisahkan diri) dari Indonesia. Mereka melaksanakan MUBES (Musyawarah Besar) Rakyat Papua 23-26 Februari 2000 dan Kongres Rakyat Papua II Mei-Juni 2000. Konsolidasi demokrasi dan gerakan sosial di Papua berakhir setelah Theys Hiyo Eluay, salah satu pemimpin dari PDP dibunuh oleh Angkatan Darat Indonesia pada tahun 2001.

Kata Kunci: Papua, memoria passionis, gerakan sosial, elite lokal.

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