bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rural credit markets in South Africa: A review of theory and empirical evidence
Authors: Chisasa Joseph
Published: February 2017

The demand for and supply of financial services in general and credit instruments in particular by rural South Africa still remains a confounding problem. The aim of this paper is to determine the status of rural credit markets in South Africa by reviewing theory and evidence from empirical studies. It is observed that financial markets in South Africa are fragmented between formal and informal markets. Formal financial markets generally serve urban and peri-urban areas with a thin distribution of services to people living in rural areas. Rather, informal financial institutions such as savings clubs (stockvels), co-operatives, moneylenders (mashonisas) and village banks are the more dominant providers of financial services. Commercial banks and other formal financial institutions cite high operating costs such as information gathering, monitoring and enforcement as some of the reasons for limited participation in rural financial markets. Such attitudes have been observed to retard entrepreneurial innovation and growth among small to medium size enterprises and smallholder farmers. Results of this analysis have policy implications in the areas of reduction of unemployment, poverty and sustainable economic growth in South Africa. Policies directed at increasing financial intermediation via formal financial institutions are recommended
The market for ship repair facilities in the port of Cape town
Authors: Goedhals-Gerber Leila L.
Published: February 2017

The market for shiprepair worldwide is segmented according to the purpose for which ships are used, the types and sizes of ships and geographic areas or the routes plied. Shiprepairers tend to focus on the segments in which they have advantages of comparative cost and/or infrastructure and equipment. Generally, Cape size bulk carriers and Post-Panamax container ships are serviced in docks in Asia and tankers above the Afromax size in the Middle East, while the European shiprepairers provide specialised repair services for smaller ships in niche markets. Shiprepairers elsewhere compete in segments of the remainder of the market. The current demand for shiprepair requiring the use of the drydocks and syncrolift at the Port of Cape Town is largely for the repair of ships used for fishing, mining, supply and services, coastal patrol, salvage, rescue and pleasure (passenger vessels) as well as harbour craft and cable ships. Most of the trading ships repaired, apart from those requiring emergency repairs, are small coasters. Few ships involved in international trade have been drydocked for routine survey and repairs in recent years and such business seems to have been lost to Cape Town mainly because it is not a terminal port for regular voyages. The development of the shiprepair industry is an important target in the maritime sector of the National Development Plan of South Africa. In this article conclusions are reached about the complexity of the business economic difficulties of doing so and the prospects for promoting the plan at Cape Town. In view of the lack of academic literature in South Africa on shipping topics notwithstanding the dependence of a country’s economy on its maritime trade, the article is also intended to induce further research on the topic
Subgrouping Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Hope or Hype?
Authors: Saragiotto Bruno T. , Maher Chris G. , Hancock Mark J. , Koes Bart W.
Published: February 2017

Clinicians and clinical researchers share a common goal of achieving better outcomes for patients with low back pain (LBP). For that, randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews are the most reliable study designs to determine the effects of interventions. Subgroup analyses in these research designs have been used to examine treatment-effect modification across subgroups defined by patient characteristics. In this Viewpoint, the authors present supporting and opposing arguments for the subgrouping approach in nonspecific LBP, considering the progress made so far in the LBP field and the relevant literature in adjacent fields.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(2):44–48. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.0602
Quelques Scatopsidae de la région lyonnaise, dont trois espèces nouvelles pour la France (Diptera Scatopsidae)
Authors: Withers Philippe
Published: February 2017

Une liste provisoire des Scatopsidae lyonnais est fournie. Trois espèces sont nouvelles pour la faune française.
Liste révisée des Tardigrades de France
Authors: Séméria Yves
Published: February 2017

Depuis 1932, date de parution de l'ouvrage de Lucien Cuénot, aucun travail de révision du phylum Tardigrada n'avait été entrepris pour la France. La mise à jour ici présentée tient compte des modifications taxonomiques apportées principalement au cours de ces vingt dernières années.
Emploi des gels de polyacrylamide à gradient en systématique et en écophysiologie. Principes et mode opératoire
Authors: d'Hondt Jean-Loup
Published: February 2017

Considérations théoriques sur l'usage des gels de polyacrylamide à gradient pour la résolution de problèmes taxinomiques et écophysiologiques. Description de la pratique opératoire.
Metabolic Syndrome Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Scenario
Authors: D'Souza Serena S. , Abraham Asha
Published: February 2017

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) refers to clustering of lipid abnormalities and insulin resistance in an individual. Its increasing prevalence in children and adolescents can be curbed by generating pertinent awareness among students at educational institutions regarding importance of BMI, nutritional content of food, food habits etc. Its prevalence is reported to vary according to racial and ethnic groups urging the need for focused studies by educational institutions on the risk factors relevant to the Indian population. Universities can also aim at introducing information regarding lifestyle interventions, plan outreach programs to ingrain the information not only in the student population but also the society as a whole. In this book chapter, we propose to review literature which will help in identifying areas that need immediate attention, possible implementation strategies in the education system along with the efforts of our lab towards understanding the etiology of this epidemic.
Test Design to Assess the Qualities of Science Students' Prior Knowledge
Authors: Arellano Ulloa Luis Hernán , Mendoza Meraz Gerónimo , Villarreal Ballesteros Ana Cecilia
Published: February 2017

Prior knowledge is a complex variable that greatly determines the outcome of learning of science students. Prior knowledge inherent qualities facilitate or interfere in the process of learning; however it hasn´t always been possible to determine the extent and explicitness of these effects on learning. A test to measure these effects was developed with the intention to discern the specific influence of the inherent qualities of prior knowledge of incompleteness, correctness, misconceptions and the absence of declarative knowledge. This multiple choice test includes topics such as vectors, trigonometry, unit systems and prefix definitions, contents considered to be essential to learn Coulomb´s law for electricity and magnetism course in engineering major. The ultimate goal of this project was to design a test with content validity and determine the reliability of this test using Cronbach´s alpha coefficient with a minimum value of 0.7. Finally we present suggestions that can guide future research and the applicability of this test.
Historical Transformation of the Advertising Narration in Turkey
Authors: Yılmaz Recep , Çakır Ali , Resuloğlu Filiz
Published: February 2017

The aim of this study is to examine transformation process of the advertising narration in Turkey. For this purpose, the chapter is divided two parts: In the first part of the study, the components of the advertising narration are defined in order to form a set of concepts. Basic concepts of narratology such as narration, focalization, narrative situations, narrative time, tenses, moods, narrative styles, fictional space, chronotopes, characters and discourse are defined and how they are confronted in advertising narration is shown. In the second part of the study, advertising narration in Turkey is divided into periods in parallel with the historical, social and technological developments and the transformation of the advertising narration within these periods is clarified. It has been examined between 1840-2017 years, and the transformation of advertising narration components has been disclosed during periods. The study is concluded with an evaluation on the future of advertising and the advertising narration in Turkey.
Paediatric imaging in South Africa – From baby steps to giant strides
Authors: Du Plessis Vicci , Suleman Farhana
Published: February 2017

The South African Society of Paediatric Imaging (SASPI) is honoured to guest edit this special issue of the SA Journal of Radiology (SAJR) in celebration of the International Day of Radiology (IDoR) on 08 November, which is dedicated to paediatrics this year.
Computable error bounds for high-dimensional approximations of an LR statistic for additional information in canonical correlation analysis
Authors: Wakaki Hirofumi , Fujikoshi Yasunori
Published: February 2017

Пусть $\lambda$ есть статистика отношения правдоподобия, построенная по выборке размера $N=n+1$, для проверки гипотезы об избыточности информации в подвекторе $p$-мерного случайного вектора $\mathbf{x}$ и в подвекторе $q$-мерного случайного вектора $\mathbf{y}$. Используя тот факт, что при выполнении нулевой гипотезы распределение статистики $-(2/N)\ln \lambda$ выражается в виде произведения двух независимых $\Lambda$ распределений, сначала находится предельное распределение, а также строятся асимптотические разложения для стандартизованной статистики $T$ величины $-(2/N)\ln \lambda$ в условиях наблюдений высокой размерности, когда и размер выборки, и размерности велики. Далее выводятся вычислимые оценки для приближений в случае данных высокой размерности. Численные эксперименты показывают, что найденные оценки полезны в широком диапазоне значений величин $p$, $q$ и $n$.
Ordering results for aggregate claim amounts from two heterogeneous Marshall-Olkin extended exponential portfolios and their applications in insurance analysis
Authors: Barmalzan Ghobad , Payandeh Najafabadi Amir T. , Balakrishnan Narayanaswamy
Published: February 2017

В статье обсуждается стохастическое сравнение двух классических процессов капитала страховой компании в случае страхового периода, равного одному году. В предположении, что случайный совокупный объем претензий имеет обобщенное экспоненциальное распределение Маршалла-Олкина, мы обобщаем результат Халеди-Ахмади [20] (2008 г.). Рассматриваются также применения наших результатов к стоимостной мере риска и к вероятности разорения. Полученные результаты показывают, что неоднородность рисков в страховом портфеле стремится сделать этот портфель волатильным, что, в свою очередь, приводит к необходимости увеличения капитала.
Hacia la "modernidad" política: socialistas y republicanas en Bilbao (1904-1910)
Authors: Del Moral Vargas Marta
Published: February 2017

Este artículo se propone rendir un homenaje a los profesores Juan Pablo Fusi y Octavio Ruiz-Manjón tomando como punto de partida dos de sus trabajos más tempranos: Política obrera en el País Vasco (1880-1923) y El Partido Republicano Radical: 1908-1936, respectivamente. A partir del reconocimiento del carácter pionero de ambos estudios, se plantea una aportación al análisis de la incorporación de las mujeres a la militancia socialista y radical en el Bilbao de la primera década del siglo XX. El artículo argumenta que el proceso de modernización de ambas formaciones incluyó el encuadramiento de las mujeres en el escenario político como uno de sus elementos constitutivos, no exento de conflictos.
Periodismo narrativo y estética de la recepción. La ruptura del canon y la nueva crónica latinoamericana
Authors: Sierra Caballero Francisco , López Hidalgo Antonio
Published: February 2017

El nuevo periodismo latinoamericano reformula en nuestros días la crónica y el oficio de informar introduciendo formas innovadoras del relato que actualiza el legado de la estética narrativa local como en su momento sucediera con el boom editorial de la novela latinoamericana que rompió el canon literario dominante hasta entonces, dando pie a un fenómeno de consumo y recepción masiva sin precedentes en la historia cultural de España y Latinoamérica. Explorar las lógicas de la mediación textual asociadas a este proceso desde una crítica de la estética de la recepción aporta elementos reveladores para una nueva concepción del periodismo en la era global. El presente artículo analiza cómo se puede entender esa continuidad y necesaria ruptura del boom de la literatura latinoamericana con la nueva generación de cronistas, en el paso de lo que algunos autores sintetizan y resumen como el proceso de transición de lo real maravilloso a lo maravilloso real. Se trata de una nueva generación de periodistas latinoamericanos que reivindica un periodismo narrativo y una crónica renovados más allá del impacto que supuso el nuevo periodismo norteamericano y que aportan nuevas claves interpretativas para repensar la identidad y la cultura latina en lageopolítica de la comunicación regional.
Una 'ley de medios' en los medios. La Ley de Servicios de Comunicación Audiovisual argentina en el espacio público mediatizado
Authors: Humberto Guzmán Víctor
Published: February 2017

El presente artículo analiza el tratamiento llevado adelante por parte de los medios de comunicación argentinos del proyecto de Ley de Servicios de Comunicación Audiovisual durante el año 2009. Para ello, trabajamos con un cuerpo de investigaciones desarrolladas en torno al tema, en la prensa escrita argentina y, por otro, presentamos un abordaje propio del espacio audiovisual a partir del estudio de la señal Todo Noticias perteneciente a la empresa Grupo Clarín.
Exploração sexual comercial de crianças e adolescentes: a vivência subjetiva do corpo
Authors: Serafim Ana Cristina , Alberto Maria de Fátima Pereira
Published: February 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as vivências subjetivas relacionadas
ao uso do corpo por crianças e adolescentes do sexo feminino, vitimadas
pela exploração sexual comercial em João Pessoa-PB. Participaram da
pesquisa 14 meninas, entre 14 e 18 anos, que faziam ponto na orla marítima
e no centro da cidade, submetidas a entrevista semiestruturada e técnica de
análise de conteúdo temático. Os resultados mostraram que a construção da
subjetividade dessas meninas por meio do corpo é mediada pela necessidade
de sobrevivência, uma infância e adolescência não vivida, ou permeada de
violência, de direitos negados, com destaque para a relação desigual do
gênero, que se submetem aos poderes dos homens. Tal situação faz com que
neguem o corpo, sintam nojo de si e do corpo, por estarem fazendo algo que
lhes tira a dignidade e o direito de ser sujeito de direitos.
Every Graph Tells a Story
Authors: Perkins Annie , Wells Pamela J.
Published: February 2017

To elicit creative student thinking, this open-ended problem asks solvers to choose labels for a supplied graph and write a story that will fit the graph.
Assessment of the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome in Physically Active and Sedentary Adult Women
Authors: Arruda Luisa Muller , Martins Luana Selaimen , Moreira ThaÃ­s Rodrigues
Published: February 2017

To assess the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the nutritional status of physically active and sedentary adult women. This case-control study included 60 women, aged 18 to 35 years, recruited from two fitness centers or from an outpatient nutrition clinic. Four evaluations were conducted, on the follicular and luteal phase in two months. Questionnaires were applied to collect information about the socioeconomic condition and PMS symptoms. Weight and height were measured to calculate body mass index. Electrical bioimpedance was used to determine body composition, and food consumption was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. The Student's t test and Chi-square test were applied to compare means and proportions between the groups. The occurrence of PMS was observed in 63.3% of women in the physically active group and 86.7% of participants in the sedentary group (p=0.074). Analysis of results relative to food consumption showed in the physically active group a low calorie consumption in 53.3% and 33.3% of the participants in the pre- and post-menstrual phases, respectively (p=0.039). In the sedentary group, a high calorie consumption was observed in 43.3% and 23.3% of the participants in the pre- and post-menstrual phases, respectively (p=0.007). The sedentary group presented carbohydrate consumption of 281.9 ± 61.1 grams and 252.1 ± 55.9 grams in the pre- and post-menstrual phases, respectively (p=0.001); increased consumption of lipids was also observed in these phases, 74.4 ± 23.4 grams 63.2 ± 19.4 grams, respectively (p=0.001). The results show that the sedentary group presents an increased frequency of PMS and increased consumption of calories, carbohydrates, lipids and sodium. In the physically active group there was association between reactance and fat percentage.
Alterations in Lipid-Lipoprotein Fractions and Antioxidant Status by Lycopene and its Blends with Rice Bran Oil in Nutritionally Induced Hyperlipidemic Animal Model
Authors: Chauhan Komal
Published: February 2017

Nutrition Transition in the latter half of 20th century has prompted profound shift from traditional dietary pattern of fibre rich foods to increased consumption of energy dense, high fat and low fibre foods. Resultant oblivious nutritional environment coupled with physical inactivity has abridged the gap between health and chronic diseases. Consequently, the paradigm of treatment from pharmaceuticals has shifted to neutraceuticals and a large proportion of populace is resorting to cost effective treatments from natural sources that can contribute effectually in combating these dreadful diseases. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of blends of lycopene and rice bran oil (RBO) on alteration in lipid metabolism and oxidative stress biomarkers in high fat high cholesterol diet fed albino rats. The rats were supplemented with lycopene (30mg/kg/day) singly and blend of lycopene (30mg/kg/day) and rice bran oil (100ml/kg/day) for 6 weeks. Results indicate that lycopene enriched diets significantly (p≤0.05) improved altered parameters, however, the effect was more pronounced in animals reared on blends of lycopene and RBO. The therapeutic potential of lycopene and RBO can be tapped as preventive and protective therapy against the detrimental effects of high fat diets consumed globally.
Número 13 completo
Authors: Autores Varios
Published: February 2017

Número 13 completo en PDF.
Experiencias innovadoras en dispositivos interactivos aplicados a los videojuegos: el caso de Oculus Rift
Authors: Ramírez Alvarado María del Mar , Navarrete-Cardero Luis
Published: February 2017

Este artículo tiene como objetivo presentar un primer análisis acerca de los desarrollos actuales en videojuegos para la tecnología Oculus Rift o gafas de realidad virtual que recrean una visión en tres dimensiones de gran profundidad, amplio campo de visión y alto grado de inmersión. Se parte de la idea de que la realidad virtual potenciada a través del Oculus Rift tiene sus orígenes en la aparición y experiencia continuada de los espectadores en la decodificación de imágenes construidas en perspectiva artificial. La hipótesis de esta investigación es que, en su estado actual, los desarrollos para Oculus Rift siguen dando más importancia a la recreación de mundos en perspectiva basados en la espectacularidad del dispositivo y menos a las experiencias jugables. Como metodología se ha empleado el modelo analítico framework MDA (Mechanics, Dynamics, Aesthetics) empleado en el ámbito de los Game Studies que cumple la doble función de servir como guía para diseñar videojuegos así como para estudiar los juegos desde los puntos de vista de la crítica y de la investigación. Los resultados demuestran que, para su definitiva penetración, Oculus Rift debe aminorar las sensaciones físicas que se producen en usuario (estrés, vértigo), tener presente en mayor medida el equilibrio necesario entre sus componentes MDA clásicos del videojuego, y mejorar otras cuestiones de tipo creativo-discursivo y técnico.
Fotoperiodismo contemporáneo, entre el documento y el arte. The Aftermath Project
Authors: Del Campo Cañizares Elpidio , Spinelli Capel Leónidas Ernesto
Published: February 2017

El fotoperiodismo contemporáneo no puede concebirse si no es desde la reflexión sobre sus objetivos, sus modos de producción, sus formas de representación, su difusión y su contextualización mediática y social. En la actualidad, los fotógrafos no encuentran espacio en los medios de comunicación donde publicar sus proyectos de largo alcance. En consecuencia, están explorando nuevas vías para producir su trabajo y, entre las opciones posibles, hay dos que se han convertido en habituales: el crowdfunding y las becas que numerosas organizaciones no gubernamentales e instituciones ofrecen para ello. Además, la misma causa empuja a los autores hacia vías de publicación y difusión propias de la esfera artística —el foto-libro y la sala de exposiciones, entre otros—, propiciando así un enriquecedor trasvase de estrategias creativas. Durante los últimos diez años, la organización sin ánimo de lucro The Aftermath Project ha llevado a cabo un concurso para apoyar proyectos fotográficos relacionados con las consecuencias de la guerra. Su finalidad es que dichos proyectos sirvan para mostrar el sufrimiento que queda detrás del fin de los combates y, al mismo tiempo, contribuyan a reconstruir el dañado tejido social. El presente trabajo es un estudio de caso que analiza el contenido de los 58 proyectos seleccionados desde 2006 a 2016 y tiene como objetivo ofrecer una perspectiva temática y formal sobre la fotografía documental actual. Se analizan temas, ámbitos geográficos y elecciones estéticas, partiendo de la hipótesis de que existe una convergencia cada vez mayor entre los modos de creación de la fotografía documental y la artística. Los resultados apuntan un sesgo euro-anglocéntrico en las temáticas y geografías abordadas y, principalmente, numerosas tangencialidades creativas con la fotografía artística contemporánea.
El panorama actual de la profesión del fotoperiodista en el entorno digital 2.0
Authors: Guerrero García Virginia
Published: February 2017

Este estudio analiza la crítica situación profesional que viven actualmente los fotoperiodistas. El informe anual de 2013 The American Society of News Editors afirma que los fotoperiodistas, junto a otros periodistas visuales, son los profesionales más afectados por los recortes en el ecosistema mediático. Los cambios producidos en las redacciones periodísticas, donde tradicionalmente el fotoperiodista tenía la exclusividad de la imagen informativa (Domènech et al., 2013), perfilan nuevas rutinas y relaciones con los públicos, provocando la redefinición del oficio del fotoperiodista (Allan y Patrick, 2013). Además, la expansión de la tecnología móvil y la disminución de los costes de los equipos fotográficos permiten que cualquier ciudadano se transforme potencialmente en un creador de imágenes, generando conflictos a los profesionales en el valor de sus imágenes. El objetivo de esta investigación consiste en analizar la situación actual que viven los profesionales del fotoperiodismo en el actual contexto digital. Para resolver estas cuestiones esta investigación aplica una metodología de carácter cualitativo, a través de doce entrevistas en profundidad con prestigiosos fotoperiodistas del panorama español. Del análisis de sus respuestas se extrae una conclusión principal: los fotoperiodistas están convencidos que el oficio no desaparecerá, y además, piensan que existirán nuevas fórmulas de trabajo.
The role of psychological interventions in chronic headache management: a case report
Authors: Iannacchero Rosario , Sansalone Alessandra , Costa Amerigo , Pisani Ermanno , Siniscalchi Antonio
Published: February 2017

According to the biopsychosocial model, biological, psychological, and social factors entwine and influence each other bi-directionally concerning health conditions. Therefore, especially in disorders such as chronic headache, where behavioral and environmental factors are prominent risk factors and triggers, psychosocial interventions might contribute to reduce the burden of the health condition and related affective disorders and disability.We present the case of a Medication Overuse Headache patient self-reporting psychosocial and cognitive issues, that prompted further clinical-psychological and neuro-cognitive assessment and eventually psychological interventions targeted at headache management in conjunction with medical treatment. Psychological interventions were tailored to the patient’s features and presentation and were successful in reducing headache attacks in terms of intensity, frequency, and debilitation, thereby resulting also in a better perceived general health.
У СУСРЕТ ДЈЕТЕТУ НЕНАСИЛНОМ КОМУНИКАЦИЈОМ
Authors: Станковић-Јанковић Тања
Published: February 2017

Указано је на значај ненасилне ко-муникације коју је могуће подстица-ти и развијати већ на предшколскомузрасту. Но, да би дјеца ненасилнокомуницирала предуслов је да и особеиз њиховог непосредног окружења не-насилно комуницирају. Овај рад нудибројне конкретне примјере и конрет-не ситуације како (не) треба комуни-цирати, што је, заједно са радиони-цом (види: Прилог), највећа његовавриједност. На једном мјесту одгово-рено је на питања: Које су вјештине икомпоненте ненасилне комуникације?Које игре могу помоћи дјеци да ста-ве под контролу ометајуће импулсе(емоције)? Какве поруке могу умањи-ти или јачати самопоуздање дјеце?Каквим порукама обликујемо трајниментални став дјетета, а какве по-руке су благослов за јачање развојногменталног става?
ИНФОРМАЦИЈА О ОДРЖАВАЊУ СЕДМЕ ЗИМСКЕ ШКОЛЕ ПЕДАГОГА И ДИРЕКТОРА
Authors: Партало Драган
Published: February 2017

Седма Зимска школа педагога и ди-ректора одржана је на Јахорини (хотелБистрица) у два циклуса, и то од 25.03.до 27.03.2016. за педагоге и директорепредшколских установа и основнихшкола и од 07.04. до 09.04.2016. за пе-дагоге и директоре средњих школа.Тема седме Зимске школе била јеДаровита и талентована дјеца у ва-спитно-образовном процесу. Зимскашкола за учеснике из основних школаорганизована je заједно са Републич-ким педагошким заводом, а за учесни-ке из средњих школа суорганизатор јепоред Републичког педагошког заводабило и Удружење директора средњихшкола Републике Српске. У оба слу-чаја подршку одржавању Зимске шко-ле пружило је Министарство просвје-те и културе Републике Српске што јеподразумијевало и активно учешће ураду Зимске школе представника ми-нистарства на челу са министром го-сподином Даном Малешевићем. Зим-ска школа за педагоге и директоресредњих школа је поред теме из обла-сти даровитости укључивала и другетеме као што су вршњачко насиље исавремене васпитно-образовне кон-цепције у средњим школама.
The embryonic life history of the tropical sea hareStylocheilus striatus(Gastropoda: Opisthobranchia) under ambient and elevated ocean temperatures
Authors: Horwitz Rael , Jackson Matthew D. , Mills Suzanne C.
Published: February 2017

Ocean warming represents a major threat to marine biota worldwide, and forecasting ecological ramifications is a high priority as atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continue to rise. Fitness of marine species relies critically on early developmental and reproductive stages, but their sensitivity to environmental stressors may be a bottleneck in future warming oceans. The present study focuses on the tropical sea hare,Stylocheilus striatus(Gastropoda: Opisthobranchia), a common species found throughout the Indo-West Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Its ecological importance is well-established, particularly as a specialist grazer of the toxic cyanobacterium,Lyngbya majuscula. Although many aspects of its biology and ecology are well-known, description of its early developmental stages is lacking. First, a detailed account of this species’ life history is described, including reproductive behavior, egg mass characteristics and embryonic development phases. Key developmental features are then compared between embryos developed in present-day (ambient) and predicted end-of-century elevated ocean temperatures (+3 °C). Results showed developmental stages of embryos reared at ambient temperature were typical of other opisthobranch species, with hatching of planktotrophic veligers occurring 4.5 days post-oviposition. However, development times significantly decreased under elevated temperature, with key embryonic features such as the velum, statocysts, operculum, eyespots and protoconch developing approximately 24 h earlier when compared to ambient temperature. Although veligers hatched one day earlier under elevated temperature, their shell size decreased by approximately 20%. Our findings highlight how an elevated thermal environment accelerates planktotrophic development of this important benthic invertebrate, possibly at the cost of reducing fitness and increasing mortality.
ExxonMobil Adds Climate Expert to Its Board
Authors: Showstack Randy
Published: February 2017

The company has been criticized for its stance on climate change and initially opposed a shareholder proposal to include a climate expert on its board of directors.
Process and Potential Factors to Develop Problem Solving Competency in Learning Electrolysis
Authors: Muhamad Suraiya , Harun Jamalludin , Surif Johari , Abdul Halim Noor Dayana , Omar Siti Salbiah , Khan Muhammad Umar
Published: February 2017

This paper discusses a preliminary study which was undertaken to develop a model of authentic chemistry problem solving competency (PSC) in learning chemistry. Recent poor performance of Malaysian students in the Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA) on problem solving test could be due to a pervasive pattern of low application of higher order thinking skills (HOTS) in solving the open-ended problems in Malaysian teaching and learning scenarios. Hence, this study investigated how secondary school students solve open-ended problems in learning electrolysis and what are the underlying factors of their problem-solving competency. At the beginning, 112 chemistry students from a secondary school in Sarawak were selected as the participants. Semi-structured interviews and think aloud protocol (TAP) were conducted to five selected participants in order to investigate their problem solving processes practice. Quite similar findings have emerged: participants that scored with good score in chemistry problem solving ability test (CPSAT) have higher scientific knowledge and problem solving skills compared to low achieving participants. Scientific knowledge competency and problem solving skills have been identified as the major independent variables to develop chemistry problem solving competency. Outcomes from this study shall be used to design a module for one selected topic in chemistry and to develop a ‘Model of Authentic Chemistry Problem-solving Competency’ for school students in general.
Determination of Unknown Parameters of Photovoltaic Module Using Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Abdelqawee I. M. , Y. Yousef Ayman , Hasaneen Khaled M. , Hamed H. G. , N. F. Nashed Maged
Published: February 2017

 In this paper, the unknown parameters of the photovoltaic (PV) module are determined using Genetic Algorithm (GA) method. This algorithm based on minimizing the absolute difference between the maximum power obtained from module datasheet and the maximum power obtained from the mathematical model of the PV module, at different operating conditions. This method does not need to initial values, so these parameters of the PV module are easily obtained with high accuracy. To validate the proposed method, the results obtained from it are compared with the experimental results obtained from the PV module datasheet for different operating conditions. The results obtained from the proposed model are found to be very close compared to the results given in the datasheet of the PV module.
FPGA Implementation of BCG Signal Filtering Scheme by Using Weight Update Process
Authors: B.M Manjula , Sharma Chirag
Published: February 2017

A well-prepared abstract enables the reader to identify the basic content of a document quickly and accurately, to determine its relevance to their interests, and thus to decide whether to read the document in its entirety. The Abstract should be informative and completely self-explanatory, provide a clear statement of the problem, the proposed approach or solution, and point out major findings and conclusions. The Abstract should be 100 to 200 words in length. The abstract should be written in the past tense. Standard nomenclature should be used and abbreviations should be avoided. No literature should be cited. The keyword list provides the opportunity to add keywords, used by the indexing and abstracting services, in addition to those already present in the title. Judicious use of keywords may increase the ease with which interested parties can locate our article
Three “Hands” and Literacy in Muscovy during the Reign of Ivan IV
Authors: Halperin Charles J.
Published: February 2017

Some recent historians dissent from the widespread opinion that Muscovite society during the reign of Ivan IV was overwhelmingly illiterate. This article adduces three types of evidence that more optimistic assessments of the extent of literacy are nearer the truth. Analysis of the use of the terms “to know letters” and “to affix one’s hand” and explanations of why principals or witnesses to a legal transaction did not “affix their hands” demonstrate conclusively that they meant to be literate and write their signature on a document. Therefore, signatures prove practical literacy. Documents written by a non-scribe principal demonstrate an even higher level of literacy. The absence of documents handwritten by boyars reflects not boyar illiteracy, but boyar snobbism, facilitated in part by use of personal slave/servant “writers” to handwrite their charters. Literacy in Ivan’s Muscovy was more widespread among the elite than pessimistic assessments allow.
Εκτίμηση της απώλειας παράκτιας γης λόγω της αναμενόμενης ανόδου της θαλάσσιας στάθμης στην παράκτια ζώνη Χαλκούτσι - Νέα Παλάτια (Νότιος Ευβοϊκός Κόλπος)
Authors: Πούλος Σ. , Πετράκης Σ. , Καλύβα Δ. , Πουχαρίδου Μ.
Published: February 2017

In the present study, the effect of the anticipated sea-level rise is investigated along the coastal zone extending in between Chalkoutsi and Nea Palatia that is located in southern coast of the semi-enclosed Southern Evoikos Gulf. The terrestrial part of the coastal zone consists of low-lying alluvial deposits, including the sensitive coastal environments of the delta of Asopos river and the Oropos lagoon located ~3 km to the east of the R. Asopos mouth. The area under investigation is already under erosion (locally, coastline retreat accounts for several metes) despite the fact that it is exposed to moderate wave conditions (average wave heights <1 m, with maximum values <2.7 m). The calcu-lated loss of coastal land, due to the anticipated sea-level rise of 0.38 m and 1 m, accounts 4-4.5 km2 and 21-23.5 km2, respectively.
Ελληνικές μεταφράσεις της Θείας Κωμωδίας
Authors: Αρμάος Δημήτρης
Published: February 2017

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Από τη μητρική αγάπη στην παιδοκτονία
Authors: Κατούντα Σύλβια
Published: February 2017

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André Breton - Ανδρέας Εμπειρίκος: αποκρυφισμός και ψυχανάλυση: δύο πόλοι αντίθετοι στον κόσμο του υπερρεαλισμού
Authors: Μακρής Κωνσταντίνος Γ.
Published: February 2017

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THE FORMATION OF FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS OF INTELLIGENCE AND BUILDINGS
Authors: Лебедев  , Lebedev Vladimir , Волков  , Volkov Andrey
Published: February 2017

Determined the level of intelligence quantity and quality of information processes used in the formation of functional systems after the construction of all structural elements of buildings.
STUDY OF COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGIES GLASS FIBER BASALT ASPHALT MIXTURES TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE REGIME
Authors: Андронов  , Andronov Sergey
Published: February 2017

Asphalt concrete exposed to cracking, flaking, chipping, formation of ruts, waves and troughs. Introduction into a mixture of small size (discrete) components allows achieving their uniform distribution (dispersion) in the mixture and obtain a "composite" material having a high physical and mechanical properties in the finished structural member. Studied technology of composite dispersion-reinforced with basalt fibers asphalt mixtures, taking into account the influence of temperature.
SOUNDPROOFING OF ENCLOSING STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Тарасенко  , Tarasenko Viktoriya , Дегтев  , Degtev Ilya
Published: February 2017

Currently, the problem of sound insulation of protecting designs is quite acute in existing housing stock and newly constructed buildings. Modern wall materials are often used in the model solutions to the barriers without needed additional insulation. In the construction of residential buildings of the increased comfort standard solutions wall enclosing structures should be revised to take account of additional sound insulation ensure the comfort of stay.
Democratización del proceso de aprendizaje en la carrera de abogacia
Authors: Paladino Jorge Oscar
Published: February 2017

Democratización del proceso de aprendizajeen la carrera de abogacia
Latvia’s Security and Defence Post-2014
Authors: Rostoks Toms , Vanaga Nora
Published: February 2017

This article takes a comprehensive look at developments in Latvia’s security and defence policies since 2014. The annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of the military conflict in Ukraine provided a major impetus for Latvian decision-makers to counter external and domestic threats to national security. The article discusses three key aspects of Latvia’s post-2014 security and defence developments. First, it looks at the transformation of security perceptions on the policy-making level. Second, the article discusses Latvia’s efforts to strengthen its military capabilities. Domestic security developments are also discussed. Third, differences between attitudes of Latvians and Russian-speakers towards a number of security and defence-related issues are presented. The article concludes that much has been done since 2014, but progress has been uneven. It will take more than just a few years to close the existing gaps in domestic and external security of Latvia.
Experience-Based Generation of Maintenance and Achievement Goals on a Mobile Robot
Authors: Merrick Kathryn , Siddique Nazmul , Rano Inaki
Published: February 2017

Learning skills or knowledge online from experiences is attractive for robots because it permits them to develop new behavior autonomously. However, the onus lies with the system designer to specify which skills or knowledge the robot should learn. Experience-based goal generation algorithms permit a robot to decide autonomously what it will to learn. This paper presents an adaptive resonance theory approach to experience-based generation of approach, avoidance, maintenance and achievement goals for a mobile robot. An experimental analysis is conducted to explore the relationship between algorithm parameters and goals generated on a simulated ePuck robot. Results show how parameter choice influences the number, stability and nature of generated goals. We identify theweight representations, distance functions and update rules that are appropriate for a mobile robot to generate maintenance and achievement goals.
Habitats with Sea Grape (Ephedra distachya) on the Dunes of Letea (Danube Delta, Romania)
Authors: Schneider-Binder Erika , Kuhlke Felizia
Published: February 2017

The Danube Delta is known for its unique, biogeographical-important ecosystem complex that includes a large range of habitats from the permanently water-covered to the extremely dry area. These ecosystems are well represented in the area nearest to the Black Sea in the dune area of Letea, Caraorman and Sărăturile. Sea grape (Ephedra distachya) communities taking part of the habitat type 2130* fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous vegetation (grey dunes), Subtype 16.22 B Pontic fixed dunes and their classification in the European habitat system are discussed and a proposal is made for their appropriate integration in a corresponding category of habitat types in the frame of the Pontic bioregion.
Determination of Fire and Explosion Characteristics of Dust
Authors: Menčík Matej , Kuracina Richard , Szabová Zuzana , Balog Karol
Published: February 2017

The aim of this paper is to approximate danger of dust clouds normally occur by determining their explosion characteristics. Nowadays, dusty environment is phenomenon in the industry. In general, about 70% of dust produced is explosive. Dust reduction in companies is the main purpose of the national and European legislative. Early identification and characterization of dust in companies may reduce the risk of explosion. It could be used to identify hazards in industrial production where an explosive dust is produced. For this purpose several standards for identification and characterization of explosion characteristics of industrial dust are being used.
Using of Non-Destructive Test of Accoustic Emission for Prolonging the Operation Life of Composite Pressure Cylinders
Authors: Cáb Zdeněk
Published: February 2017

Financial crisis in the years 2008 to 2013 had a negative effects also in a state administration, and as well in a purchase, renewing and services of technical means of fire protection. Under the terms of School educational and vocational establishment of the Fire and Rescue Service of the Czech republic (FRS CR), center in Frydek - Mistek, this condition was fully displayed at the FRS CR at the state of composite pressure cylinders (PCs), that are from the point of view of operation of the breathing apparatuses, and other technical means such as bags, sealing means, means for works on water, that are inevitable for their operability. In this article prolongation of an operation life of PCs is described, on the basis of supplementary nondestructive acoustic emission testing (AT), that is a part of hydraulic pressure test. In conclusion it is written the state of PCs after the operation life having been prolonged and before their final decommissioning.
To question whether we trust a learner is demoralising
Authors: Sharma Neel
Published: February 2017

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La multiculturalidad en la enseñanza de la Historia y el desajuste entre intenciones educativas y prácticas escolares: los retos del presente y del futuro inmediato
Authors: Montés Rafael Valls
Published: February 2017

En nuestra aportación desarrollamos una aproximación inicial a los conceptos de dimensión europea, dimensión intercultural y de multiculturalidad en relación con la enseñanza de la historia. Nos centramos, seguidamente, en las características que estas dimensiones presentan en la realidad y práctica escolares, mostrando sus principales insuficiencias y, ocasionalmente, deficiencias. Finalmente abordamos los resultados de diversas investigaciones sobre las representaciones y actitudes de los jóvenes escolares españoles, ampliables a los de otros países, respecto de los "extranjeros" y los retos que éstas presentan para una enseñanza orientada a la formación de unos ciudadanos más abiertos, plurales y solidarios.
MEMORIAL SOBRE A TRAJETÓRIA ESCOLAR BÁSICA DE JOSÉ ELÍADA CUNHA BARBOSA
Authors: BARBOSA José Elíada Cunha
Published: February 2017

O presente texto trata do memorial sobre a trajetória escolar de José Elíada Cunha Barbosa, ex-integrante do Programa Conexões de Saberes. Tem como objetivo apresentar os passos percorridos desde o início da educação básica até a entrada à UFPA e quais os principais entraves de estudantes das comunidades populares adentrarem o ensino superior público. A memória foi usada como principal referência para construção do material. Em seus resultados, apresenta os esforços individual e coletivo para que de fato a educação seja uma questão de direito e não de privilégio de poucos.
Ochrona radiologiczna w radioterapii–sprawozdanie z dorocznej konferencji 3RD ESTRO FORUM w Barcelonie
Authors: Mantaj Patrycja
Published: February 2017

W celu usystematyzowania informacji dotyczących ochrony radiologicznej w radioterapii dokonano analizy wybranych doniesień naukowych oraz prezentacji wybranych firm podczas 3RD ESTRO FORUM konferencji Europejskiego Towarzystwa Radioterapii i Onkologii (European SocieTy for Radiotherapy & Oncology, ESTRO).
UPAYA PENINGKATAN SIKAP PROFESIONAL GURU MELALUI PENINGKATAN KEBIASAAN MEMBACA
Authors: Ambarita Biner
Published: February 2017

Abstract: An Attempt to Improve Teachers’ Professional Attitudes through Reading Habit Improvement. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the reading habit in increasing the professional attitude of history teachers in senior high schools (SHSs) in Medan City. This was a quasi-experimental study involving history teachers in SHSs in Medan City. The data were collected by using questionnaires, one to measure the level of teachers’ reading habit and one to measure the level of teachers’ professional attitude. The data were analyzed using the analysis of covariance. The results of this study showed that the average level of teachers’ reading habit increased, followed by the increase of the level of teachers’ professional attitude. It can be concluded that teachers’ condition after the treatment is better. In other words, the reading habit is effective to increase the professional attitude of history teachers in SHSs in Medan City. Keywords: reading habit, professional attitude
PENGUATAN OTONOMI GURU DI BAWAH TEKANAN DOMINASI PENGUASA DAERAH
Authors: Rohman Arif
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan menjelaskan penguatan otonomi guru di bawah dominasi penguasa daerah. Pendekatan penelitian adalah kualitatif fenomenologis dengan lokasi di Kabupaten Bantul. Subjek sebanyak 37 orang dipilih secara purposive. Pengumpulan data lewat angket terbuka, wawancara mendalam, dan kajian dokumen, serta trianggulasi melalui metode dan sumber, diskusi ahli, dan penjelasan banding. Analisis data dilakukan secara kualitatif fenomenologis. Temuan penelitian sebagai berikut. Pertama, penguatan otonomi menurut pandangan guru merupakan upaya menguatkan kualifikasi akademik dan kompetensi. Guru yang otonom adalah guru yang tidak terombang-ambing oleh kepentingan politik. Puncak penguatan otonomi guru adalah diperolehnya karakter dan kedaulatan. Kedua, terdapat politisasi guru oleh penguasa daerah melalui ‘praktik terselubung’ untuk ‘meraih dukungan’ dan berujung pada bargaining politik dan sharing kekuasaan. Ketiga, ada dua bentuk politik dominasi penguasa terhadap guru, yaitu melalui ‘politik kooptasi’dan ‘politik pengambilan hati’. Keempat, politik kooptasi berimplikasi negatif pada melemahnya sikap kritis guru, sedangkan politik pengambilan hati berimplikasi positif pada meningkatnya jumlah guru dalam studi lanjut dan meningkatnya kesejahteraan guru. Kata Kunci: otonomi guru, politisasi, dan penguasa dominan