bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The structure of the boundaries I for children 2—10 years
Authors: Silina O.
Published: December 2016

The article deals with the structure of the boundaries I as a socio-psychological phenomenon. The modern interpretation of the concept, emphasizes the importance of boundaries when I “embedding” of the child in social relations. Theoretical and empirical analysis allowed to identify the boundaries of these features I like in childhood ac- tivity “feeling” and awareness, regulation, control and protection methods. In a study conducted from 2010 to 2014, took 46 children between the ages of 2 and 10 years. The unit of analysis was transaction between participants. Collecting information was conducted using qualitative methodologies for gathering the most nuanced database regarding these components boundaries I. Statistical analysis showed that identified by author elements I have had significant inter-relations at the level of p <0.01 and p <0.05, which can be considered an evidence of the integrity of the boundaries I phenomenon. The most and less effective types of boundaries are discussed.
The effect of work exprrience on the social sphere professionals’ resilience
Authors: Lotareva T.Y.
Published: December 2016

The relevance of research of social sphere professionals’ resilience in order to identify the major resources of adaptation and development of people who are affected by risk factors in their work is discussed. The determination of the working conditions influencing on the professionals’ resilience is presented. It was shown that some of struc- tural components of the professionals’ resilience with different work experience allow to state that they have specific resources which help them to support their resilience in the work with orphans during the initial period of their operation, and in the period from 2 to 5 years. The interrelations of working conditions and resilience of the profes- sionals who are working in the social sector for over 6 years are discussed. The factor "work experience" affect such components of professionals’ resilience as internal locus of control and perseverance that allows to conclude that the resilience support actions should be carried out during the first 5 years of operation.

The research was conducted with the financial support from Russian Foundation for Humanities. Project “Socio-psychological factors of the formation of professional’s resilience” № 16-06-00702.
Efficacy of Virtual Commmunication Training for Psychological Support to Unemployed: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Aysina R.M.
Published: December 2016

Practice in job interview skills is an important step toward successful employment of unemployed. The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of the virtual communicative training developed by us in interviewing skills training of the unemployed with the employer. Participants were randomized into control (n=16) and experimental (n=18) con- ditions. We have created software “Virtual Recruiter” that provides an experience with which job seekers can systematically improve their job interview skills and increase their confidence about going on job interviews. We assessed the efficacy of virtual commmunicative training in a randomized controlled trial. Both groups completed pre-and post-intervention role-play interviews and psychological willingness to job interview questionnaires. Experimental group participants significantly reduced their heart rates and significantly increased their psychological willingness to job interview on the role-play at follow-up compared with baseline (p<0,01). Control group participants had no significant changes in their heart rates and their psychological willingness to job interview (p>0,05). Future research may help to clarify whether this virtual commmunicative training is related to an increase in finding a job.

This work was supported by The Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation and was prepared as a part of a state task in scientific research area: project № 25.1815.2014/К of 11.07.2014 “Creating virtual experimental models of social interaction between human and psychosocial information environment to organize psychological support for various categories of population”.
Chronotope of the modern Russian city. Review of the monography of N.K. Radina “The city over space and time: the problem of the territorial identity in the context of socio-economic change”. Nizhny Novgorod: DEKOM, 2015. 344 p.
Authors: Tolstykh N.N.
Published: December 2016

The monograph based on the material, carried out in line with the so-called urban studies, very common in the West, but are relatively few in Russia.
This research like most urban research is interdisciplinary, where the city serves as a study object, seen in different subject projections, including the proper social and psychological.
Crenças de Crianças e Professoras sobre a “Boa Professora”
Authors: Ignachewski Cynthia Lais , Batista Ana Priscila
Published: December 2016

A escola é um dos locais onde as crianças passam grande parte do seu tempo, sendo um dos principais contextos de socialização na infância. Assim, observa-se a relevância de investigar as relações que ocorrem nesse ambiente, tais como a interação professor-aluno, visto que o professor é o adulto que fica a maior parte do tempo com a criança, organiza e estrutura as atividades diárias e faz a mediação entre pares. O presente estudo buscou investigar crenças de crianças e professoras sobre “o que é ser uma boa professora”. Participaram do estudo 83 crianças e cinco professoras do quinto ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola pública de uma cidade no interior do Paraná. Os alunos responderam em uma folha essa questão, enquanto as professoras participaram de entrevista semiestruturada. Os resultados mostram que características relacionadas à responsividade, incluindo, afeto, apoio, participação e qualidade na comunicação, são mais citadas tanto por alunos quanto por professoras, seguido da importância de limites e regras. Conclui-se pela importância de estudos acerca do tema, pois a qualidade da interação professor-aluno pode repercutir de diversas formas na vida dos envolvidos.
A Experiência de Inclusão de uma Residência Terapêutica na Comunidade de Garanhuns-PE
Authors: Ferreira Ellen Caline Castanha Bonfim , Carneiro Henrique Figueiredo
Published: December 2016

O presente artigo aborda os processos desenvolvidos por equipes e rede de saúde para a inclusão de uma Residência Terapêutica – RT no contexto territorial em Garanhuns - PE e sua implicação como nova prática de saúde. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de entrevistas, contando com a participação de 40 sujeitos, sendo 35 da comunidade onde a Residência Terapêutica está implantada e cinco profissionais de saúde. A análise construída a partir do material obtido nas entrevistas possibilitou o desenvolvimento de nove categorias que demonstraram os processos de inserção social dos moradores da RT na comunidade. Conclui-se que em Garanhuns, a RT conta com o apoio da rede de saúde no que concerne aos processos de saúde física, entretanto requer um planejamento e uma articulação entre esta rede e as redes sociais, para que assim haja uma aproximação entre os moradores da residência com a comunidade.
Características da Avaliação Neuropsicológica Infantil em Pesquisas Brasileiras: Uma Revisão Sistemática
Authors: Panicali Maristela Campolina Ferreira Praxedes , Gontijo Daniel Foschetti
Published: December 2016

A avaliação neuropsicológica infantil é uma prática clínica relativamente recente no Brasil. Este trabalho consiste de uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre as características da avaliação neuropsicológica infantil em estudos brasileiros publicados em português. Artigos publicados entre 2004 e 2014 foram rastreados por meio da base de dados do Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Como resultado, 10 dos 13 estudos incluídos em nossas análises avaliaram crianças que apresentavam alguma condição clínica (por exemplo, epilepsia, prematuridade ou déficits de aprendizagem). A maior parte dos instrumentos neuropsicológicos utilizados foi de origem internacional, de aplicação manual e cujo respondente é a própria criança. Além disso, a atenção, a memória e a inteligência foram as principais funções neuropsicológicas avaliadas, e a Escala de Inteligência Wechsler para Crianças e o Teste de Desempenho Escolar foram os instrumentos mais utilizados. Essas e outras características identificadas foram discutidas.
Effect of Emblica officianalis and Spirulina platensis on growth performance and serum biochemical parameters in rabbits
Authors: Khanna* S. , Gulati H.K. , Kumar S. , Kapoor P.K.
Published: December 2016

The effect of Emblica officianalis and Spirulina platensis was studied in New Zealand White rabbits. Weaned rabbits of both sex were allocated to three different feeding treatments via T1 (Control), T2 (supplemented with 2% Emblica officianalis) and T3 (supplemented with 5% Sprulina platensis) in addition to ad lib. berseem fodder. The concentrate diets formulated were iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric. The final body weight, weight gain and average daily weight gain of rabbits in all the groups followed the same trend. While, T1 and T2 were found to have better FCR than T3 supplemented feeding treatments, there were no significant changes in the serum biochemical indices, only the serum globulin value was significantly (P less than 0.05) lower (2.41 vs. 3.55, 3.10 g/dl) and albumin value was found significantly higher (4.52 vs. 3.27, 3.56 g/dl) in the groups fed spirulina supplemented diets as compared to groups fed with non supplemented diets. Amla supplementation had no effect on the serum biochemistry indices.
Effects of mineral mixture addition on the level of selected macroelements in the hair of Polish Holstein-Friesian cows
Authors: Krzysztof Górski , Leon Saba
Published: December 2016

Studies aimed to determine the usefulness of mineral mixture Bovifosfomag® in bovine nutrition were carried out in southern Podlasie, Poland, over a period of two years. The criterion of its usefulness was the level of particular minerals measured in the hair of dairy cows. The concentrations of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium were measured by the ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) method using the ICP spectrometer Philips SC-PU 7000 attached to the Cetac U-5000 AT ultrasonic nebulizer. Hair samples were taken twice, 10-14 days before parturition and after the first month of lactation. Bovifosfomag® mineral mixture, which had been developed on previous macromineral deficiency monitoring studies, in most cases improved the supply of minerals to cows in the surveyed farms. Hair of cows differed significantly in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium content. The reasons for this probably lay in the individual characteristics of the cows. Bovine coat hair proved useful in the diagnosis of mineral deficiencies and revealed a short supply in phosphorus and magnesium in the control group. The study of the mineral composition of hair partially confirmed previous trends in the patterns of mineral levels observed in blood serum. An increase in Ca, P and Mg in the hair of the animals fed the supplement was found.
Development and application of real-time TaqMan RT-PCR assay for improved detection of classical swine fever virus in slaughtered pigs
Authors: Rout* M. , Saikumar1 G.
Published: December 2016

Classical swine fever (CSF) is an economically devastating disease of pigs. Instrumental to the control of CSF is a well-characterized sensitive assay that can deliver a rapid and accurate diagnosis before the onset of clinical signs. With this objective, a real-time fluorogenic-probe hydrolysis (TaqMan) reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay was developed for rapid and specific detection of classical swine fever virus (CSFV) and applied on samples derived from infected slaughtered pigs. A pair of PCR primers targeting 5’ -non-coding region (CSFL1 and CSFR1) in conjunction with a CSFV-specific fluorogenic probe (CSFP1) was designed and assessed in real-time PCR. During PCR, when the target of interest was present, the CSFV specific FAM-labeled TaqMan probe annealed to the amplicon between the forward and reverse primers and was subsequently cleaved via the 5¢-3¢ exonuclease activity of the DNA polymerase resulting in the release of the fluorescent reporter dye. This assay was found to be rapid and strain-specific for CSFV detection.
Effect of water deficit on accumulation of proteins in wheat seedlings correlates with grain filling
Authors: Sharma1 Maryada , Thind* S.K.
Published: December 2016

Nine genotypes of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) C 306 PBW 154, PBW 175, PBW 396, WH 542, PBW519, PBW520, PBW527 and PBW528 were screened at seedling stage for water stress tolerance at mild (-0.20MPa) and moderate (-0.40 MPa) water potential. Water stress induced by polyethylene glycol. Dehydrins with molecular mass of 24Kd was observed in C306, PBW 396 and PBW 528. The dehydrin bands were absent in PBW154, PBW175, WH542, PBW519 and PBW520. The selected tolerant and susceptible genotypes differing in their drought tolerance viz.C306,PBW154,PBW519,PBW527 were subjected to soil water deficit stress at two developmental stages in field conditions . The leaves of genotype C306 and PBW 527 accumulated dehydrins of Mw 24Kda and 53Kda C306, PBW527 at tillering as well as anthesis stage water deficit stress. The genotypes C306, PBW 527 have lower value of drought susceptibility index showing more tolerance to water stress as compared to PBW 154, PBW 519.
New record of Aulacophora foveicollis on Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze from North East India
Authors: Borkataki*1 Shimantini , Das1 Purnima , Boruah2 I. C. , Sharma2 Abhijit
Published: December 2016

Aulacophora foveicollis, a polyphagous pest of more than 81 plant species is known for its voracious feeding habit. Studies on occurrence and population density of this pest were carried out under field conditions at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. Correlation studies revealed that population density of A. foveicollis showed significant negative correlation with maximum temperature and significant positive correlation with evening relative humidity. Multiple regression equations were developed for A. foveicollis to predict their seasonal incidence under the agro climatic conditions of Jorhat.
Effect of Non‐Surgical Periodontal Treatment on Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Serum Endocan, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor‐A, and Tumor Necrosis Factor‐Alpha Levels
Authors: Türer Çiğdem C. , Durmuş Duygu , Balli Umut , Güven Berrak
Published: December 2016

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs due to the interaction between pathogenic microorganisms and host defenses. Endocan is a proteoglycan secreted by endothelial cells under the control of inflammatory cytokines. Aims of the study are to determine serum and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) endocan levels in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, supported with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF‐A) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐alpha levels. This study additionally aims to evaluate correlation between GCF endocan levels, VEGF‐A, and TNF‐α levels with periodontal probing depth (PD).

Methods: The study consists of two groups: group 1 (n = 20), healthy individuals; group 2 (n = 20), individuals with generalized chronic periodontitis (CP). Clinical measurements were recorded; GCF and serum samples were obtained from each participant before and 6 weeks after therapy. Levels of biomarkers were measured by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay. Intergroup comparisons of biochemical and clinical parameters were analyzed by Kruskal–Wallis/Bonferroni‐adjusted Mann–Whitney U test using statistical software.

Results: Serum and GCF endocan, VEGF‐A, and TNF‐α levels were significantly higher in patients with CP than in healthy individuals (P <0.001) and decreased after treatment (P <0.03). A significant correlation was observed between GCF TNF‐α and PD (4 mm ≤ PD ≤5 mm and PD ≥6 mm). A significant relationship was found among GCF endocan and TNF‐α, VEGF‐A, CAL, and GI for all groups (P <0.05).

Conclusions: Endocan and TNF‐α levels, both in GCF and serum, increased from health to periodontitis and decreased with non‐surgical periodontal treatment. Within the limits of the study, endocan may be considered as a potential inflammatory marker for periodontal disease.
Linguagens sobre Jesus: um resumo da obra de J. B. Libanio
Authors: VIANA MARIA ALVES , MACEDO DIMAS , ALVES RENATO , SILVA RODRIGO ANTONIO
Published: December 2016

O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar o resumo dos quatro volumes do livro Linguagens sobre Jesus, escritos pelo teólogo jesuíta João Batista Libânio. Em cada volume, tais linguagens serão abordadas pormenorizadamente, sendo ressaltados alguns de seus aspectos positivos e deficientes.
Prime Ideals of Gamma-So-rings
Authors: Mala M. Siva , Prasad K. Siva
Published: December 2016

A Gamma-so-ring is a structure possessing a natural partial ordering, an infinitary partial addition and a ternary multiplication, subject to a set of axioms. The partial functions under disjoint-domain sums and functional composition is a Gamma-so-ring. In this paper we introduce the notion of prime ideal for Gamma-so-rings and obtain the characteristics of primeideals of Gamma-so-rings.
On Commutative Quasigroup
Authors: Khan Amir , Shah Muhammad , Ali Asif , Muhammad Faiz
Published: December 2016

Commutative quasigroups are quasigroups satisfying \(xy=yx\). We construct an infinite family of commutative quasigroup whose smallest member is of order \(4\).
Estimation of Downwelling Surface Longwave Radiation under Heavy Dust Aerosol Sky
Authors: Wang Chunlei , Tang Bo-Hui , Wu Hua , Tang Ronglin , Li Zhao-Liang
Published: December 2016

The variation of aerosols, especially dust aerosol, in time and space plays an important role in climate forcing studies. Aerosols can effectively reduce land surface longwave emission and re-emit energy at a colder temperature, making estimation of downwelling surface longwave radiation (DSLR) with satellite data difficult. Using the latest atmospheric radiative transfer code (MODTRAN 5.0), we simulate the outgoing longwave radiation (OLR) and DSLR under different land surface and atmospheric profile conditions. The results show that dust aerosol has an obvious “warming” effect to longwave radiation compared with other aerosols, that aerosol longwave radiative forcing (ALRF) increased with increasing aerosol optical depth (AOD), and that the atmospheric water vapor content (WVC) is critical to the understanding of ALRF. A method is proposed to improve the accuracy of DSLR estimation from satellite data for the skies under heavy dust aerosols. The AOD and atmospheric WVC under cloud-free conditions with a relatively simple satellite-based radiation model that yields the high accurate DSLR under heavy dust aerosol are used explicitly as model input to reduce the effects of dust aerosol on the estimation of DSLR. Validations of the proposed model with satellites data and field measurements show that it estimates the DSLR accurately under heavy dust aerosol skies. The root mean square errors (RMSEs) are 20.4 W/M2 and 24.2 W/M2 for Terra and Aqua satellites, respectively, at the Yingke site, and the biases are 2.7 W/M2 and 9.6 W/M2, respectively. For the Arvaikheer site, the RMSEs are 23.2 W/M2 and 19.8 W/M2 for Terra and Aqua, respectively, and the biases are 7.8 W/M2 and 10.5 W/M2, respectively. The proposed method is especially applicable to acquire relatively high accurate DSLR under heavy dust aerosol using MODIS data with available WVC and AOD data.
Determination and Evaluation of the Parameters for the Green & AMPT Infiltration Equation in Some Agricultural Soils in Mexico
Authors: Prado Hernández Jorge Víctor , Pascual Ramírez Fermín , Cristóbal Acevedo David , Carrillo García Mauricio , Martínez Ruíz Antonio
Published: December 2016

An adequate representation of the water infiltration process in the soil allows improving the efficiency in application and the uniformity in surface irrigation. The Green and Ampt model has shown a good representation of the process, and researchers from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) determined the values of their parameters for soils of that country, which are shown in tables or through functional relationships and this information is used as reference in several parts of the world, although there is no certainty that they are representative of the soils in Mexico. In this study, the parameters of the Green & Ampt equation were determined and evaluated in some soils of agricultural importance in Mexico. The parameters were obtained in four ways: one of them applied a methodology adapted from Brooks and Corey to quantify the wetting front capillary pressure head and used an permeameter under constant hydraulic head to determine the saturated hydraulic conductivity, and the other three consisted in taking them from three studies reported by the USDA. The values of the parameters suggested in Mexico drastically underestimated the results with relative errors (RE) in a range of -49.0 to -94.0% and the most representative were those obtained with the methodology proposed in this research with RE of -15.0 to 6.0%.
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Glenoid in a Major League Baseball Prospect
Authors: Grau Luis Carlos , Jose Jean , Sama Andrew Joseph , Baraga Michael Gerald
Published: December 2016

Case:

A 16-year-old Major League Baseball prospect presented with persistent shoulder pain associated with throwing. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a large osteochondritis dissecans lesion in the posterosuperior aspect of the glenoid. The patient was restricted from throwing and underwent therapy to improve range of motion and throwing mechanics. Eight months after initiating nonoperative treatment, an MRI arthrogram demonstrated a healed lesion. At follow-up 2 years after treatment, full relief of symptoms had persisted.

Conclusion:

Osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the glenoid are extremely rare, but have the potential to heal in overhead-throwing athletes. To our knowledge, this is the only case reported in the literature that demonstrates a healed osteochondritis dissecans lesion of the glenoid following nonoperative treatment.
Tertiary Level Exchange Students’ Perspectives on Self-Efficacy: Toward EFL Writing
Authors: Megawati Fika
Published: December 2016

This study aims to describe the students’ self-efficacy on their writing competence. Descriptive study was implemented by distributing closed-ended questionnaires in addition to interview and the result of writing task. The subjects of this study were three students from Thailand. The students’ responses in questionnaire were analyzed through frequency distribution and percentage. For the result of interview, it was transcribed in written form and used coding technique to classify the relevant points. The result of writing task became the supplementary data to confirm the findings and support conclusion. In a nutshell, the subjects of this study have moderate level of writing self-efficacy. Each student showed diverse selection in writing stage. The first student had moderate self-efficacy, but he relatively could cope with the writing problems. In the second student, the writing self-efficacy was the highest one, and it was proven from her better writing result. For the last student, similar to the writing quality, he considered himself weak in this skill.
Successful English Learners in Speaking English at SMAN 2 Surabaya
Authors: Liansari Vevy
Published: December 2016

It is aimed to investigate the learning strategies used by successful English learners of SMAN 2 Surabaya to assist in converting controlled process into automatic one.
Adopting qualitative descriptive analysis, this study consistently describes the phenomena. Notably, it is designed as a case study since the researcher is interested in describing some aspects of second language performance of the subjects as individuals. The researcher used in collecting the data is an interview and supported by the researcher as the observer of the observation conducted in the classroom. The subjects of this study are two successful English learners of eleventh grade senior high. Thus, the data got from the subjects derived from the observation and interview selected, simplified, and organized to draw the conclusion.
Based on the results, successful English learners use both direct and indirect strategies in learning to speak English. In applying direct strategy they make use of compensation and cognitive strategy by switching their target language to his mother tongue, using resources for receiving and sending messages in the target language and use mime or gesture. Indirect strategy is applied by making use metacognitive, affective, and social strategy. They also do activities such as paying attention to the language learning tasks, delaying speech production to focus on listening to the target language, cooperating with peers, cooperating with proficient users of target language, seeking practice opportunities, making positive statements, taking risk wisely, and self monitoring, progressive relaxation and has deep breathing.
PENATAAN DAN PEMBINAAN PEDAGANG KAKI LIMA DALAM PERSPEKTIF KOMUNIKASI PEMBANGUNAN DI SURAKARTA
Authors: Fajar Pramono Muhammad , Syamsulhadi Syamsulhadi , Mudiyono Mudiyono , Samsi Hariadi Sunarru
Published: December 2016

Street traders (PKL) has long been a serious concern central and local governments, including the city of Surakarta. The problem is not the policy level, but associated with its implementation. The expected goals of this study was to determine the depth and the coaching setup process hawkers (PKL) conducted by Government of Surakarta, especially during the leadership of Mayor Joko Widodo, can be done peacefully and to investigate fundamental differences and fostering arrangement patterns PKL with the previous leadership in Surakarta in the perspective of development communication.This research using qualitative and quantitative approach. The results showed that the effectiveness of the arrangement and development of street vendors in Surakarta, so that it can be done peacefully greatly influenced by factors communicator, message, medium, communicant and effect (Lasswell, 1948). However, among these factors is the most dominant factor communicator (leadership) and medium (interpersonal communication). Leadership style using patterns Jokowi more situational leadership. While the implementation of interpersonal communication is nguwong-ke.
PENGARUH COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAJEMEN PT ECCO INDONESIA TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN MASYARAKAT DESA TENGGULUNAN TENTANG PENANGANAN LIMBAH INDUSTRI
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Maghfirah Aesthetika Nur , Febriana Poppy
Published: December 2016

The study, entitled "The Effect of Community Relations conducted by the management of PT Ecco Indonesia toward Tenggulunan community’s Understanding on Industrial Waste Management" aims to determine the effect of community relations conducted by the management of PT Ecco Indonesia toward the Understanding of people living in the vicinity of the company on industrial waste generated. This quantitative study used a sample of 95 respondents. The research data were then analyzed using simple linear regression analysis. The results show that 1) the community relations was done well enough by the management of PT Ecco Indonesia (67.3%), 2) the public's understanding on industrial waste of PT Ecco Indonesia is also quite good (68.8%), 3) there is an effect of community relations of management of PT Ecco Indonesia toward the understanding of people living in Tenggulunan on industrial waste management, 4) the accepted hypothesis shows that that there is a significant relationship between community relations done by the management of PT Ecco Indonesia with public awareness about waste management industry amounted to 81,5%.
INTERAKSI SOSIAL ORANG TANAH TORAJA PADA MASYARAKAT LOKAL DI KABUPATEN KOLAKA
Authors: Anggraini Dewi
Published: December 2016

Tanah Toraja tribe community who came to nickel mining in Maniang Island are from five regions in Tanah Toraja areas such as Mamasa, Baruppu, Buakayu, Makale, and Mengkendek, who eventually settled in Pomalaa, Kolaka district and interact with the local population Tolaki Mekongga. Interaction between migrant communities (Tator Tribe) and local the key of all social life that occurs in communities (Tolaki Tribe) of mining area, Pomalaa. The purpose of this study is to determine the interaction of Tanah Toraja people in Tolaki Mekongga society and to know the local culture support in the welcoming of Tanah Toraja Society in Kolaka. This study uses qualitative method with phenomenological approach, in which the data collection method uses the participant observation and in-depth interviews by setting informants. The results of social interaction between Tator people and local communities basically run well, although sometimes hidden conflicts appear on the Tolaki Mekongga as local ethnic favoritism Tator in everyday life who are likely to be exclusive and luxurious, especially in the traditional rituals.
EVALUASI KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN KEPUASAN PENGGUNA INFORMASI E-GOVERNMENT (WEBSITE) PADA SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN DAERAH (SIMDA) KABUPATEN KOLAKA
Authors: Zaitun Zaitun , Setiawan Herianto Ageng , Guntoro Budi
Published: December 2016

This research aimed to investigate the users’ satisfaction on information service e-government (website) service at Regional information management  system (SIMDA) in Kolaka Regency. The methods used were qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative approach used for process information management understanding by BAPESIKOM/PDE. Meanwhile, quantitative approach used to investigate the user satisfied on information service website based on the information management  performance. The informants were interviewed in qualitative approach were 6 persons. The sample of users information service  which chosen by simple random sampling method were 40 respondents.  The result of the research shown that the information management was not qualified. It was presumed on no strategies to produce good quality of qualified information. Information service users of  Kolaka Regional Regency stated their unsatisfied on the using of information service based Website.
Delayed emergence from anaesthesia in a patient with agenesis of the ductus venosus
Authors: Takechi Kenichi , Kitamura Sakiko , Fujii Sonoko , Soutani Masao , Yorozuya Toshihiro , Nagaro Takumi
Published: December 2016

Agenesis of the ductus venosus (ADV) is a rare congenital vascular abnormality. ADV is associated with drainage of blood from the umbilical vein into the right atrium and an abnormal connection of the portal vein to the umbilical vein which acts as a post‐natal portosystemic shunt. We report delayed emergence from anaesthesia in a patient with ADV and a portosystemic shunt, perhaps caused by fentanyl. In patients with ADV and a portosystemic shunt, it is important to consider possible prolonged effects of drugs that are metabolised in the liver.
Orphan diseases and anaesthesia. Perip with Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth disease
Authors: Szawarski Piotr , Bareisiene Diana , Pawa Amit
Published: December 2016

Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth (CMT) disease, is an inherited peripheral neuropathy. Pes cavus is an associated foot deformity. Concerns exist as to whether regional anaesthesia is safe in patients with a neuropathy. We have performed ultrasound‐guided lower limb peripheral nerve blocks in two patients with CMT undergoing surgery for pes cavus. They obtained significant analgesia and at follow up, there was no worsening of their neuropathy. Informed consent demands a balanced view on the benefits and risks. Unfortunately the data to guide management of patients with orphan diseases such as CMT is lacking and growing expertise with ultrasound mitigates the risks. Even expert opinion varies. Defensive medicine may ill serve the patients with orphan diseases. Our limited experience demonstrates that it is possible to achieve good and safe analgesia using regional anaesthetic techniques in patients with CMT. Systematic data collection concerning outcomes following regional anaesthesia in these patients is required.
Undiagnosed H‐type tracheo‐oesophageal fistula resulting in failed ventilation in an infant with Down's syndrome
Authors: Butt Adil , Montague Terence
Published: December 2016

We present a 6‐month‐old male infant with Down's syndrome with an undiagnosed H‐type tracheo‐oesophageal atresia discovered on induction of general anaesthesia for an elective posterior sagittal anorectoplasty procedure for imperforate anus. Mechanical ventilation was not possible after endotracheal intubation. Rigid bronchoscopy after three failed attempts to ventilate the lungs revealed a large tracheo‐oesophageal fistula.
The performance and risk of banks in the U.S., Europe and Japan post-financial crisis
Authors: A. Weigand Robert
Published: December 2016

The author compares the performance, growth, asset mix, risk, operational efficiency, profitability and capital holdings of the 20 largest banks in Japan, the U.S. and Europe from 2003-2015. Total revenue for each set of banks has declined by a full 20% since 2011. European banks are in a multiyear downward spiral, evidenced by dramatic declines in market capitalization, the book value of loans and total assets, and the level of deposits. Japanese bank performance is stagnant compared to Europe and the U.S. Both Japanese and European banks are particularly challenged by persistently lower net interest margins compared to U.S. banks.The percentage of impaired, restructured or nonperforming loans soared for U.S. and European banks post-crisis, but barely rose in Japan. All banks hold more Tier 1 capital than required by the Basel III accord, which has led to profound declines in their net profit margins and return on equity. Modeling the conditional volatility of U.S., Japanese and European banks provides evidence consistent with the idea that U.S. banks continue to exhibit a more robust post-crisis recovery, while Japanese and European banks continue to experience crisis-level conditions. Any evidence that Japanese and European banks have recovered from the financial crisis is fragile at best.
Keywords: commercial banking, bank capital, regulation, risk, stock returns, profits. JEL Classification: G18, G21
Normal and reverse stock splits in the V4 countries
Authors: Raisová Manuela , Užik Martin , M. Hoffmeister Christian
Published: December 2016

The economic crisis has forced managers of joint stock companies to look for short-term solutions for the sharp changes in stock prices of their companies. Even the companies of the V4 countries are not the exception. The authors have focused on those companies where have been used either reverse stock split or stock split. They analyzed the effects of the reverse stock split or stock splits on the abnormal returns of stocks. In this paper, the authors analyzed a dataset from 1993 until 2015 with 124 reverse stock splits and 184 stock splits in total focused on the stock market in V4. Based on their own research they conclude that when reverse stock splits were used stock returns significantly decreased one day around the announcement date. They conclude that managers of a company might use this instrument to move the stock price back to the optimal trading range outside of the penny stock area. In the case of stock splits, the authors concluded that the use of this tool results in a significant increase in the returns of a stock after the announcement date. However, the results are in contrast to some former studies which found no positive effect on the returns caused by stock splits. The authors conclude that managers of a company might use this instrument to transport information content of future (positive) performance of a company to the traders.
Keywords: Vysegrad group countries, normal stock split, reverse stock split, abnormal returns. JEL Classification: G11, G23, G32
Positioning firms in a new business performance space: an empirical study design on Euronext listed companies
Authors: Iazzolino Gianpaolo , Migliano Giuseppe
Published: December 2016

Purpose - This research was designed to shed light on what is the role played by intellectual capital within firms for the achievement of leadership positions, according to two main perspectives: (i) intellectual capital commitment and (ii) financial/market performances. Design/methodology/approach - An exploratory study design, involving 10-year data about 45 firms listed on Euronext 100, was devised. Firstly, firms were rated according to their intellectual capital commitment and their financial performances, by gathering indicators from a literature analysis; then, it was developed a new tool, was developed the Positioning Matrix, which is a new business space, where firms can be placed according to the rates received in the first phase. Finally, the authors analyzed all the changes that the sample firms experienced all over the ten years considered. Findings - Findings showed how companies can get the market leadership by using strategies based on their intellectual capital commitment. It was empirically found that intellectual capital should be considered as a necessary, but not sufficient condition to be recognized amongst the market leaders. Research limitations/implications - The main limitation of this study is that it is based on an empirical standpoint; therefore, it could be interesting to verify the findings by using quantitative approaches. Since there are no standard ways to disclose intellectual capital information, some companies had to be excluded from analysis. Originality/value - This work was especially designed for practitioners who could use the Positioning Matrix to (i) figure out how intellectual capital could contribute to get a better position within the market and (ii) have a better understanding of the investments into intellectual capital made by other firms (i.e., competitors, partners, etc.) to get the market leadership.
Keywords: intellectual capital; business performances; financial performance evaluation, Euronext. JEL Classification: 034, L1
Measuring hydraulic layer resistance and correlated effects in colloidal fouling of salt-retaining membranes
Authors: Keller M. , Panglisch S. , Gimbel R.
Published: December 2016

Colloidal fouling is one of the main reasons for the reduced efficiency of membrane-based water desalination processes. The synchrony of several resistance mechanisms like hydraulic, osmotic, and electro-kinetic as well as numerous coupling effects complicate the analysis of their individual contributions to the fouling extent. A new measuring approach using a dead-end filtration test-cell allows exactly this, irrespective of any simultaneously occurring concentration polarization phenomena. First results show that the hydraulic resistance of a fully developed colloidal layer is not exclusively determined by the physicochemical properties of its constituents but seems to be strongly dependent on the specific way of its formation (e.g. ionic strength prevailing during layer build-up or filtration sequence of different particle sizes). This time-dependent effect is largely irreversible and therefore most likely due to persistent changes in fouling layer structure. A minor reversible ionic strength effect could also be demonstrated. The extent of this effect is identical irrespective of whether the ionic strength is increased or decreased. Results further indicate that commonly applied models like the Kozeny–Carman equation are lacking a size-dependent parameter that causes a disproportionate decrease of colloidal fouling layer resistance with decreasing foulant particle size.
Removal of mixture of ZnO and CuO nanoparticles (NPs) from water using activated carbon in batch kinetic studies
Authors: Piplai Tropita , Kumar Arun , Alappat Babu J.
Published: December 2016

The aim of this study was to understand the effects of pH (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) and activated carbon (AC) concentration (0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, 100 g/L) on the removal of a colloidal solution of nanoparticles (NPs) (ZnO + CuO) using AC in batch kinetic studies. Results revealed that adsorption capacities of AC for Zn and Cu (individually) were 0.9 ± 0.028 mg/g (91.3% removal) and 0.95 ± 0.036 mg/g (95.6% removal) in deionized water and 0.6 ± 0.038 mg/g (78% removal) and 0.75 ± 0.078 mg/g (83% removal) in wastewater at pH 8 (Zn) and pH 6 (Cu) respectively. In a colloidal solution mixture of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) and copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs), adsorption capacity of AC for Zn in deionized water was 0.71 ± 0.051 mg/g (74.7% removal) and in wastewater was 0.576 ± 0.019 mg/g (69% removal) and for Cu in deionized water was 0.82 ± 0.017 mg/g (81.2% removal) and in wastewater was 0.6 ± 0.032 mg/g (71.5% removal). Overall, this study provided a detailed analysis of the removal capacity of AC and indicated that AC can be used as an efficient adsorbent filter for removing engineered NPs like ZnONPs and CuONPs (single and mixture) from water. As there is a need for removing NPs from wastewater, removal of NPs using an AC-based adsorptive-filter might become a promising method.
A Case of Encephalopathy in an Immunocompetent Adult with Persistent Parvovirus B19 Viremia
Authors: Antezana Ariel , Kister Ilya , Herbert Joseph
Published: December 2016

Parvovirus B19 (PVB19) is a ubiquitous airborne virus; it is well known to cause erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) in children. Neurologic complications after PVB19 exposure are thought to be transitory and infrequent in the adult population. Herein, we report an interesting case of a young woman who developed cognitive deficits, white matter changes and persisting viremia for over a year after exposure to PVB19.
Assessment of Wetland Hydrological Dynamics in a Modified Catchment Basin: Case of Lake Buninjon, Victoria, Australia
Authors: Yihdego Yohannes , Webb John A.
Published: December 2016

The common method to estimate lake levels is the water balance equation, where water input and output result in lake storage and water level changes. However, all water balance components cannot always be quickly assessed, such as due to significant modification of the catchment area. A method that assesses general changes in lake level can be a useful tool in examining why lakes have different lake level variation patterns. Assessment of wetlands using the dynamics of the historical hydrological and hydrogeological data set can provide important insights into variations in wetland levels in different parts of the world. A case study from a saline landscape, Lake Buninjon, Australia, is presented. The aim of the present study was to determine how climate, river regime, and lake hydrological properties independently influence lake water levels and salinity, leaving the discrepancy, for the effect of the non‐climatic/catchment modification in the past and the model shows that surface inflow is most sensitive variable. The method, together with the analysis and interpretation, might be of interest to wider community to assess its response to natural/anthropogenic stress and decision choices for its ecological, social, scientific value, and mitigation measures to safe guard the wetland biodiversity in a catchment basin.
Estatutos de la Universidad Católica Visión teológica.
Authors: Hubert Robinet André Marie
Published: December 2016

North Catholic University (UCN) promulgated its new statutes. This solemn proclamation is an opportunity to reflect on these statutes and the meaning of the Catholic University. From the UCN’s statutes and the Apostolic Constitution ‘Ex Corde Ecclesiae’, this paper wants to deepen some theological aspects of the University. A Catholic University is primary a University. The Adjective ‘Catholic’ adds not only a religious sense. It also provides a greater challenge. Above all, it helps to go back to the first meaning of the University: to be a community and to search the universal truth. The statutes are the legal framework that helps to reveal university mysticism.
Social embeddedness of corporate elites and uncertainty in financial markets
Authors: Rost Katja
Published: December 2016

In the last decade regulatory pressure includes appeals that corporate elites should reduce their multiple directorships to a minimum. The functionality of this governance mechanism is suggested by agency theory. The embeddedness view counter-argues that social relationships matter for the effectiveness of corporate governance. In particular for ill-structured tasks like stock price valuation social networks solve fundamental coordination problems in markets by reducing the risks of market exchange, by establishing a common base of recognition and by getting actions and blocking actions. For the Swiss banking sector this article shows that the social embeddedness of corporate elites reduces the volatility of stock prices. With respect to regulatory pressure against multiple directorships it recommends a more balanced view. While for investors and stakeholders certain amounts of stock price volatility are surly desirable, exorbitant fluctuations of stock prices – like in financial crises – are definitely not. Social embeddedness should therefore be considered by economic and financial theory: it does prevent the misspecification of regulatory proposals and incentive regimes.
The role and obligations of non-executive directors under Maltese law
Authors: Grech Emma
Published: December 2016

The corporate governance debate has, in the last two decades, reached a stronghold in Europe. Perhaps the most valuable aspect of a company’s governance is the constitution of its boardroom. Nonexecutive directors, in their independent and impartial, supposedly external nature, serve to keep the company’s managerial section in check. Indeed, their function is primarily supervisory, working to ensure that the company’s interests are looked to by the company’s executive guise. Unfortunately, Maltese law does not regulate the post of the non-executive director in a hard and fast manner. Instead, the authorities have chosen to recognise this entity through the inclusion of his role in various non-binding guidelines and soft law mechanisms. The question that shall be tackled in this paper is whether it is acceptable, in this day and age, for the non-executive director is post which deserves a proper defining of its role and obligations within hard law. A brief comparison to foreign jurisdictions has been included for the sake of completeness.
No exit!: The logic of defensive shareholder activism
Authors: Jansson Andreas
Published: December 2016

This paper examines the issue of what motivates shareholder activism. The standard explanation portrays shareholder activism as a response to poor corporate performance, but the empirical literature provides inconclusive support, indicating the need for alternative or complementary explanations. This paper contributes to the literature by showing, with the help of a case study, that shareholder activism can also be a response to increasing costs for exiting the investment, making outside shareholders increasingly exposed to expropriation risks. Significant expropriation risk can antecede a defensive type of shareholder activism characterized by intensified monitoring and reactive intervention to fend off expropriation attempts, which differs from the standard explanation in both motivation and outcome.