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Prenatal Mercury Exposure and Postnatal Outcome: A Case Series in Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Niño-Rodríguez Nelsy , Manrique Andrade María Margarita , Perez-Castiblanco Diana María , Geney Cesar Alejandro , Castro Aguilar Diana Patricia , Ruíz Adriana , Téllez Angélica María , Hernández-Florez Luis Jorge , Bociga Oscar Andrés , Groot de Restrepo Helena , Narváez Diana María
Published: September 2019

Background: It is well known the adverse effect of mercury exposure on pregnant women and newborns. Interactions between environmental factors and individual genetic susceptibility have been identified, particularly polymorphisms of codifying genes for the Glutathione S-transferase family (GSTs). Herein, we report a case series of patients with high Hg levels in biosamples. Case Series: Fourteen cases with high Hg levels were identified. Non-occupational or home exposure risk factors were identified. All mothers reported fish consumption during pregnancy. Almost 60% of the individuals were null for either one GSTs gene. To date, in the subsequent mother-child pairs toxicology controls no signs or symptoms of poisoning were identified and most of the mercury levels decreased and are below the accepted limit. Discussion: In this case series we found some similarities with the literature; among them, the relation of Hg ratio in maternal blood and umbilical cord, a possible exposure factor is the consumption of fish during pregnancy and, the high levels of Hg may be related with susceptibility biomarkers such as GSTs gene polymorphisms. This case series highlights the need to develop studies that evaluate the interactions between environmental factors and individual genetic susceptibility. Additionally, the importance of evaluating which Colombian fish species present the highest levels of Hg.
The Effect of Organization Commitment to Performance of Kebangkitan Bangsa Party Members of Indonesian Parliament
Authors: Fawaid Jazilul , Supriyati Yetti , Madhakomala R. , Utama Zahera Mega
Published: September 2019

Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) a party who carried the spirit of pluralism, democracy and has a long history of fighting for the rights of Indonesian to live safely, peacefully and comfortably. PKB Faction in DPR, 47 people sits in Indonesian Parliament, had a big mandate but the performance is bad. Commitment to an organization is an effective response (attitude) that results from evaluating work situations that connect or attach individuals to the organization. This study aims to determine the relationship between organizational commitments to their performance, especially in the PKB members’. This study uses a quantitative approach, survey methods and regression analysis techniques. In organizational commitment to PKB DPR RI members, they should have what is associated with a sense of identification (trust in organizational values), involvement (willingness to do their best for the sake of the organization) and loyalty (the desire to remain a member of the organization concerned). The results of this study indicate that the relationship between organizational commitment and the performance of members of the PKB faction is significantly correlated, means that board members who have high organizational commitment will have a good The implication is an effort that can be made by the leadership by understanding and uniting the perceptions of FPKB DPR RI members who works in DPR to create a conducive working atmosphere.
Effective Correlation of Stress and Thermal Effects on Porosity and Permeability of Naturally Fractured Formations by a Modified Power Law
Authors: Civan Faruk
Published: September 2019

Effective theory and methodology are proposed and validated for accurate correlation of stress–dependent petrophysical properties of naturally fractured or induced–fractured reservoir formations by means of a matrix/fracture dual–compressibility treatment. Inspection of various experimental data indicates a sudden change in trends at a certain critical net effective stress in the stress dependence of petrophysical properties of porous rocks as a result of a stress shock caused by the opening or closing of fractures. The variation of petrophysical properties in fractured–rock formations subjected to stress loading/unloading and thermally induced stress occurs mainly by deformation of the fractures below the critical effective stress and the deformation of the matrix above the critical effective stress. The alteration of petrophysical properties and a slope discontinuity might also be experienced when the stress exceeds the onset of other rock–alteration/damaging processes, such as pore collapsing and grain crushing. Proper formulations of the relevant processes and special correlation methods are presented in a manner to capture this nature of the petrophysical experimental data obtained by testing of cores extracted from naturally fractured or induced–fractured reservoir–rock formations. The dependency of porosity and permeability of fractured–rock samples under stress because of thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical effects is represented accurately by a modified–power–law equation derived from a kinetics model as confirmed by effective correlations of various experimental data. It is shown that this new model represents the thermal effect better than the frequently used Arrhenius (1889) equation and Vogel–Tammann–Fulcher (VTF) equation (Vogel 1921; Fulcher 1925; Tammann and Hesse 1926).
Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GlpD) reporter enzyme assay for Escherichia coli
Authors: Huber Madeleine , Soppa Jörg
Published: September 2019

Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GlpD) is a recently introduced reporter enzyme for E. coli [1]. GlpD calalyzes the oxidation of Glycerin-3-phosphate (G3P) to dihydroxyacetone-phosphate (DHAP). The oxidation is coupled to the reduction of the artificial yellow substrate tetrazol-3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromid (MTT) to a blue-violet formazan, which is mediated by the electron carrier phenazin-methanosulfate (PMS). This leads to an increase in absorption at 570 nm, which is measured to quantify the GlpD activity. To avoid background, it is best to use an E. coli strain with a deletion of the chromosomal glpD gene, which is available e.g. at the Keio collection [2]. The glpD gene can be used for transcriptional fusions, e.g. to characterize promoters, and also for translational fusions, e.g. to study translational regulation. The assay was adapted to the microtiter plate format to enable the parallel handling of a large number of samples. The “procedure” (see below) describes an application with the glpD gene in a translational fusion with the gene of interest cloned under the control of the inducible arabinose promoter PBAD.
Quantification of Translation efficiencies
Authors: Huber Madeleine , Soppa Jörg
Published: September 2019

The determination of translational efficiencies for single transcripts of interest is described for E. coli and H. volcanii. In both cases, the transcript levels are quantified by Northern blot analyses, and the protein levels are quantified by reporter enzyme assays
Hierarchical transcriptional control regulates Plasmodium falciparum sexual differentiation
Authors: Biljon Riëtte van , Wyk Roelof van , Painter Heather J. , Orchard Lindsey , Reader Janette , Niemand Jandeli , Llinás Manuel , Birkholtz Lyn-Marie
Published: September 2019

Background

Malaria pathogenesis relies on sexual gametocyte forms of the malaria parasite to be transmitted between the infected human and the mosquito host but the molecular mechanisms controlling gametocytogenesis remains poorly understood. Here we provide a high-resolution transcriptome of Plasmodium falciparum as it commits to and develops through gametocytogenesis.

Results

The gametocyte-associated transcriptome is significantly different from that of the asexual parasites, with dynamic gene expression shifts characterizing early, intermediate and late-stage gametocyte development and results in differential timing for sex-specific transcripts. The transcriptional dynamics suggest strict transcriptional control during gametocytogenesis in P. falciparum, which we propose is mediated by putative regulators including epigenetic mechanisms (driving active repression of proliferation-associated processes) and a cascade-like expression of ApiAP2 transcription factors.

Conclusions

The gametocyte transcriptome serves as the blueprint for sexual differentiation and will be a rich resource for future functional studies on this critical stage of Plasmodium development, as the intraerythrocytic transcriptome has been for our understanding of the asexual cycle.
Reporting guideline for priority setting of health research (REPRISE)
Authors: Tong Allison , Synnot Anneliese , Crowe Sally , Hill Sophie , Matus Andrea , Scholes-Robertson Nicole , Oliver Sandy , Cowan Katherine , Nasser Mona , Bhaumik Soumyadeep , Gutman Talia , Baumgart Amanda , Craig Jonathan C
Published: September 2019

Background Research priority setting with stakeholders can help direct the limited resources for health research toward priority areas of need. Ensuring transparency of the priority setting process can strengthen legitimacy and credibility for influencing the research agenda. This study aims to develop a reporting guideline for priority setting of health research. Methods We searched electronic databases and relevant websites for were searched for sources (frameworks, guidelines, or models for conducting, appraising, reporting or evaluating health research priority setting, and reviews (including systematic reviews)), and primary studies of research priority setting to July 2019. We inductively developed a list of reporting items and piloted the preliminary guideline with a diverse range of 30 priority setting studies from the records retrieved. Results From 21556 records, we included 26 sources for the candidate REPRISE framework and 455 primary research studies. The REporting guideline for PRIority SEtting of health research (REPRISE) has 31 reporting items that cover 10 domains: context and scope, governance and team, framework for priority setting, stakeholders/participants, identification and collection of priorities, prioritization of research topics, output, evaluation and feedback, translation and implementation, and funding and conflict of interest. Each reporting item includes a descriptor and examples. Conclusions The REPRISE guideline can facilitate comprehensive reporting of studies of research priority setting. Improved transparency in research priority setting may strengthen the acceptability and implementation of the research priorities identified, so that efforts and funding are invested in generating evidence that is of importance to all stakeholders.
A novel predictive model based on inflammatory markers to assess the prognosis of patients with HBV-related acute-on-chronic liver failure: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Qiang Li , Qin Jiao , Sun Changfeng , Sheng Yunjian , Chen Wen , Qiu Bangdong , Chen Xin , Chen Yuanfang , Liu Fei , Wu Gang
Published: September 2019

Backgrounds: Systemic inflammatory response is closely related to the development and prognosis of liver failure. This study aimed to establish a new model combing the inflammatory markers including neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and red blood cell distribution width (RDW) with several hematological testing indicators to assess the prognosis of patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF).Methods: A derivation cohort with 421 patients and a validation cohort with 156 patients were recruited from three hospitals. Retrospectively collecting their clinical data and laboratory testing indicators . Medcalc-15.10 software was employed for Data analyses.Results: Multivariate analysis indicated that RDW, NLR, INR, TBIL and Cr were risk factors for 90-day mortality in patients with HBV-ACLF. The risk assessment model is COX RNTIC =0.053× R DW+0.027× N LR+0.003× T BIL+0.317× I NR+0.003× C r (RNTIC) with a cut-off value of 3.082 (sensitivity: 77.89%, specificity: 86.04%). The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (AUC) of the RNTIC was 0.873 [95%CI (0.837–0.903)], better than the predictive value of RDW [0.675, 95%CI (0.628–0.719)], NLR [0.693, 95%CI (0.646–0.737)] and MELD score [0.732, 95%CI (0.687–0.774)]. In the validation cohort, RNTIC also performed a better prediction value than RDW, NLR, and MELD score with the AUC of [0.845, 95%CI (0.778-0.898)], [0.670, 95%CI (0.591-0.744)], [0.732, 95%CI (0.655-0.799)] and [0.768, 95%CI (0.694-0.832)], respectively.Conclusions: The inflammatory markers RDW and NLR could be used as independent predictors of 90-day mortality in patients with HBV-ACLF. Compared with MELD score, RNTIC had a more powerful predictive value for prognosis of patients with HBV-ACLF.
Virtual Reality as an Adjunct to Anesthesia in the Operating Room
Authors: Faruki Adeel Ahmad , Nguyen Thy , Proeschel Samantha , Levy Nadav , Yu Jessica , Ip Victoria , Mueller Ariel , Banner-Goodspeed Valerie , O’Gara Brian
Published: September 2019

Background Advancements in virtual reality (VR) technology have resulted in its expansion into healthcare. Preliminary studies have found VR to be effective as an adjunct to anesthesia to reduce pain and anxiety for patients during upper gastrointestinal endoscopies, dental procedures and joint arthroplasties. Current standard care practice for upper extremity surgery includes a combination of regional anesthesia and intraoperative propofol sedation. Commonly, patients receive deep propofol sedation during these cases, leading to potentially avoidable risks of over-sedation, hypotension, upper airway obstruction, and apnea. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of VR technology to promote relaxation for patients undergoing upper extremity surgery, thereby reducing intraoperative anesthetic requirements and improving the perioperative patient experience.Methods In this single-center randomized controlled trial, 40 adult patients undergoing upper extremity orthopedic surgery will be randomly allocated to either intraoperative VR immersion or usual care. VR immersion is designed to provide patients a relaxing virtual environment to alleviate intraoperative anxiety. All patients receive a peripheral nerve block prior to surgery. Patients in the intervention group will select videos or immersive environments that will be played in the VR headset during surgery. An anesthesia provider will perform their usual clinical responsibilities intraoperatively and can administer anesthetic medications if/when clinically necessary. Patients in the control arm will undergo perioperative anesthesia according to standard care practice. The primary outcome is the difference in intraoperative propofol dose between groups. Secondary outcomes include postoperative analgesia requirements and pain scores, length of stay in the post-anesthesia care unit, overall patient satisfaction and postoperative functional outcomes.Discussion It is unknown whether the use of VR during upper extremity surgery can reduce intraoperative anesthetic requirements, reduce perioperative complications, or improve the postoperative patient experience. A positive result of this clinical trial would add to the growing body of evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of VR as an adjunct to anesthesia in reducing intraoperative pain and anxiety for multiple procedure types. This could lead to a change in practice, with the introduction of a non-pharmacologic intervention potentially reducing the burden of over-sedation while still providing a satisfactory perioperative experience.
Simultaneous quantile regression and determinants of under-five severe chronic malnutrition in Ghana.
Authors: Aheto Justice Moses K.
Published: September 2019

Background Under-five malnutrition is a major public health issue contributing to mortality and morbidity, especially in developing countries like Ghana where the rates remain unacceptably high. Identification of critical risk factors of under-five malnutrition using appropriate and advanced statistical methods can help formulate appropriate health programmes and policies aimed at achieving the United Nations SDG Goal 2 target 2. This study attempts to develop a simultaneous quantile regression, an in-depth statistical model to identify critical risk factors of under-five severe chronic malnutrition (severe stunting).Methods Based on the nationally representative data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, height-for-age z-score (HAZ) was estimated. Multivariable simultaneous quantile regression modelling was employed to identify critical risk factors for severe stunting based on HAZ (a measure of chronic malnutrition in populations). Quantiles of HAZ with focus on severe stunting were modelled and the impact of the risk factors determined. Significant test of the difference between slopes at different selected quantiles of severe stunting and other quantiles were performed. A quantile regression plots of slopes were developed to visually examine the impact of the risk factors across these quantiles.Results Data on a total of 2716 children were analysed out of which 144 (5.3%) were severely stunted. The models identified child level factors such as type of birth, sex, age, place of delivery and size at birth as significant risk factors of under-five severe stunting. Maternal and household level factors identified as significant predictors of under-five severe stunting were maternal age and education, maternal national health insurance status, household wealth status, and number of children under-five in households. Highly significant differences exist in the slopes between 0.1 and 0.9 quantiles. The quantile regression plots for the selected quantiles from 0.1 to 0.9 showed substantial differences in the impact of the covariates across the quantiles of HAZ considered.Conclusion Critical risk factors that can aid formulation of child nutrition and health policies and interventions that will improve child nutritional outcomes and survival were identified. Modelling under-five severe stunting using multivariable simultaneous quantile regression models could be beneficial to addressing the under-five severe stunting.
Architectural Components of Compact Growth Habits in Diploid Roses
Authors: Wu Xuan , Liang Shuyin , Byrne David H.
Published: September 2019

Criteria to determine the horticultural quality of ornamental plants include plant architecture, flower characteristics, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. The architecture of a rose (Rosa sp.) bush is linked to flower yield and ornamental value. The Texas A&M University (TAMU) Rose Breeding and Genetics program has the objective of developing garden rose cultivars that flower heavily and exhibit a compact full shape. To determine which architectural traits are key for the development of this desired shape, five rose seedlings with a desirable compact growth habit and five with an undesirable growth habit were selected from TAMU diploid rose breeding germplasm. This comparison indicated that the key traits for the selection of compact growth habit are the number of primary shoots followed by the number of secondary and tertiary shoots produced.
Thanatophoric dysplasia: possibilities of early prenatal ultrasound diagnosis
Authors: M.A. Esetov, A.M. Esetov
Published: September 2019

We reviewed cases of early prenatal diagnosis of thanatophoric dysplasia (TD). Usually ТD is diagnosed at ultrasonic in the second-trimester scan. At first trimester the sonographic traditional signs of TD meet rarely.
Often TD to be associated with increased nuchal translucency at first-trimester screening. TD may not be clearly
distinguished from the other skeletal dysplasias in a first trimester. A definite diagnosis can be established by
molecular genetic analysis.
Variability of permeability and seepage characteristics in soil landslides: a test case in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, China
Authors: Xu Qiang , Yang He , Tang Ming-Gao , Li Song-Lin , Li Hua-Jin , Xiao Xian-Xuan , Alonso-Rodriguez Andres , Cai Guo-Jun
Published: September 2019

This study presents assessments of the spatial variability of a soil landslide in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area in China. The results challenge the idea that variability of permeability within a landslide is secondary. Consequently, it cannot be assessed through single representative values. It was found that its variability spans two orders of magnitude, a consequence of it being influenced by both morphology and regolith properties. Identification of zones that display comparable behavior can be done through assessment of remote-sensing images collected by drones, as growth patterns of vegetation correspond well with zones that displayed similar permeability coefficients within the landslide body. Furthermore, extensive variability of permeability was caused by a diverse range of seepage mechanisms, namely pipe network flow, interface network seepage and pore water seepage. Thus, the hydraulic behavior of large landslide bodies is remarkably complex.
Treatment of feces from beef cattle fed the enteric methane inhibitor 3-nitrooxypropanol
Authors: Nkemka Valentine Nkongndem , Beauchemin Karen A. , Hao Xiying
Published: September 2019

The study evaluated the residual effect of the known enteric methane inhibitor 3-nitrooxypropanol (3NOP) on anaerobic digestion of cattle feces (feces) in a CH4 potential batch test and two consecutive runs of an anaerobic leach bed reactor at a solids retention time of 40 days. The feces used in this study were collected from beef cattle fed forage- (backgrounding) or grain- (finishing) based diets supplemented with 3NOP in feedlot and metabolism studies. The results showed that CH4 yields were not significantly different from treatments using control feces and feces collected from cattle fed a diet supplemented with 3NOP in both CH4 potential and leach bed studies. Spiking feces with 200 mg 3NOP kg−1 dry matter decreased CH4 production rate by 8.0–18.1% estimated from the Gompertz equation, increased the lag phase time (0.4–3.4 d) in all the treatments, while there was no significant difference in the overall CH4 yield. Results from this study showed that 3NOP can be used as an effective enteric CH4 inhibitor with no residual effect on anaerobic digestion.
Influence of chloride ions on organic contaminants decolorization through the Fe0-activated persulfate oxidation process: efficiency and intermediates
Authors: Ding Feng , Xie Yong , Wu Tengyan , Liu Na
Published: September 2019

This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of chloride ions (Cl−) on organic contaminants decolorization by the Fe0-activated persulfate process (PS/Fe0), as well as the generation of transformation products. Orange II (OII) was chosen as the target pollution. The results indicated that Cl− influenced the OII decolorization by PS/Fe0 system, resulting in the generation of chlorine-containing by-products. OII containing Cl− solution can be efficiently decolorized by PS/Fe0 process, and the decolorization efficiencies changed depending on Cl− concentration due to the reaction between Cl− and sulfate radicals (SO4–•). The operating cost for 94% color and 64% chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal of the OII dye was estimated at 0.73 USD/m3. The chlorine-containing by-products, such as chlorobenzene, 3,5-dichloro-benzene-1,2-diol, and 2,3-dichloro-2,3-dihydro-1,4-naphthoquinone, were generated during the reaction. The results further indicated that increasing both PS concentration and temperature enhanced OII decolorization and reduced the generation of chlorine-containing intermediates. The addition of ultrasound can further decrease the generation of chlorine-containing intermediates under high-temperature conditions. The proposed pathways of decolorization of OII containing Cl− also indicated that SO4–• dominated the OII degradation, while the presence of Cl− led to the generation of chlorine-containing intermediates.
Removal of phenol and phosphate from aqueous solutions using activated carbons prepared from oily sludge through physical and chemical activation
Authors: Mojoudi Niloofar , Soleimani Mohsen , Mirghaffari Nourollah , Belver Carolina , Bedia Jorge
Published: September 2019

Preparation and characterization of activated carbons (ACs) from oily sludge by physical and chemical activation using steam, ZnCl2 and FeCl3 were investigated. The characteristics of produced adsorbents were determined by iodine number, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) equation, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry and scanning electron microscopy analyses. Batch adsorption experiments for phenol and phosphate were performed to evaluate the efficiency of adsorbents. The optimum porous structure of adsorbents with a BET surface area of 1,259 m2 g−1, total pore volume of 1.22 cm3 g−1 and iodine number of 994 mg g−1 was achieved by ZnCl2 activation at 500 °C and impregnation ratio of 1:1. The adsorption data were well fitted to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model (R2>0.99) and Freundlich isotherm (R2>0.99). The maximum adsorption capacity of phenol (238 mg g−1) and phosphate (102 mg g−1) based on the Langmuir model was achieved at pH of 6.0 and adsorbent dose of 1 g L−1. Thermodynamic parameters were negative and showed that adsorption of phenol and phosphate onto the AC was feasible, spontaneous and exothermic. The results suggested that prepared AC was an effective adsorbent for removal of phenol and phosphate ions from the polluted water.
Multidimensional Land-use Information for Local Planning and Land Resources Assessment in Indonesia: Classification Scheme for Information Extraction from High-Spatial Resolution Imagery
Authors: Danoedoro Projo
Published: September 2019

Suitable land-cover/land-use  information is rarely available in most developing countries, particularly when newness, accuracy, relevance, and compatibility are used as evaluation criteria.  In Indonesia, various institutions developed their own maps with considerable differences in classification schemes, data sources and scales, as well as in survey methods.  Redundant land-cover/land-use surveys of the same area are frequently carried out to ensure the data contains relevant information. To overcome this problem, a multidimensional land-use classification system was developed. The system uses satellite imagery as main data source, with a multi-dimensional approach to link  land-cover information to land-use-related categories.  The land-cover/land-use layers represent image-based land-cover (spectral), spatial, temporal, ecological and socio-economic dimensions.  The final land-cover/land-use database can be used to derive a map with  specific content relevant to particular planning tasks. Methods for mapping each dimension are described in this paper, with examples using Quickbird satellite imagery covering a small part the Semarang area, Indonesia.  The approaches and methods used in this study may be applied to other countries having characteristics similar to those of Indonesia
Investigating Groundwater Quality in the Flood Prone Neighborhood Area in Malaysia
Authors: Nayan Nasir , Saleh Yazid , Hashim Mohmadisa , Mahat Hanifah , See Koh Liew
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this study is to compare the quality of groundwater during wet and dry seasons in Malaysia especially in Kuala Krai District which frequently involved in annual monsoon floods and the question whether the wells can be used during floods as well as an alternative source when there are no floods. Six sampling stations were selected using six main parameters which included DO, pH, BOD, COD, TSS and NH3N. The assessment was conducted based on the standards set by Malaysian INWQS and the classification of WQI. The results of the analysis showed that most of the water samples taken during the wet season had concentration values that did not meet the DOE standards such as the DO, BOD, and NH3N parameters. Based on the WQI classification, majority stations during the wet season were in moderately contaminated except for station T6 which was clean. On the contrary, during a dry season were found to be clean except for station T1 which was moderately contaminated.
Behavioral Geography: an Ecoliteracy Perspective and Critical Thinking Skills in Men and Women
Authors: Nadiroh Nadiroh , Hasanah Uswatun , Zulfa Vania
Published: September 2019

This study aims at explaining the behavior of students of the biology-Jakarta State University study program on environmental preservation in the perspective of ecoliteracy and critical thinking skills. Ecoliteracy is an understanding and behavior or the action of a person towards the environment. The results of the study show that there is no effect of the interaction between ecoliteracy and thinking Skills. In addition, there is also no interaction between ecoliteracy and gender. This study supports previous relevant research and provides new empirical information that ecoliteracy and critical thinking skills are the causes of someone contributing to preserving the environment. However, the influence of ecoliteracy interactions and critical thinking skills is not significant. In addition, the interaction in the ecoliteracy and gender perspective needs to be ignored because both of them make the same contribution. Therefore, the application of ecoliteracy must begin early. The application of ecoliteracy can also be integrated into the media that are currently developing rapidly. So that at the university level, the concept of ecoliteracy has emerged in a more creative and innovative form by initiating new innovations in the more advanced environment.
Digital Divide and Poverty Eradication in the Rural Region of Northern Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Dawood Sharifah Rohayah
Published: September 2019

One of the ways to eliminate poverty is through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) that is often promoted as central to reviving and sustaining regional communities. In the context of Malaysia, however, the level of communication in urban and rural areas has seen a gap in terms of access to ICTs. Though various initiatives are taken to close the digital gaps, more efforts are needed. This paper intends to explore the extent to which ICTs in rural areas of northern Peninsular Malaysia are able to raise the socio-economic development of the communities. Using questionnaires and in-depth interviews, emphasis is given to analyze the role of ICTs in poverty reduction processes upholding regional developments. It has been observed that solving common causes for the communities’ access and socio-economic growth needs strategic implementation of policies at the central core and pragmatic implementation of actions at the grass root level.
Los manuscritos de Chrétien de Troyes: materialidad, escritura y oralidad, siglos XIII-XV
Authors: Améndolla Spínola Diego Carlo
Published: September 2019

Basado en las premisas de la literacy, la cual considera al lenguaje escrito y oral un sistema dialéctico que transforma y es transformado por la realidad, a partir de su acción en los espacios de lectura y de escritura, el presente artículo muestra un análisis de las diversas copias de los manuscritos de los cinco romans courtois de Chrétien de Troyes, con el objetivo de establecer el posible alcance y su relación con la cultura material de los siglos XIII al XV. En este sentido, se hace énfasis en la posible procedencia de los manuscritos, sus características físicas, su lengua y su contenido, así como su relación con otros textos incluidos en diversos corpus documentales.
Un subterfugio editorial mexicano del siglo XVII: la edición contrahecha de la viuda de Bernardo de Calderón
Authors: Villasana Baltazar Arturo , Rodríguez Domínguez Guadalupe
Published: September 2019

Uno de los principales retos de la historia del libro mexicano es proporcionar datos fehacientes que permitan disminuir inconsistencias y vacíos de información, tan comunes en esta área de estudio. El esfuerzo realizado aquí se encamina, justamente, a atender una de esas fisuras historiográficas: se trata de explicar la posible génesis de la edición mexicana ilegal titulada De la devoción y patrocinio de San Miguel, príncipe de los ángeles, antiguo tutelar de los godos y protector de España, impresa en México a mediados del siglo XVII por Paula de Benavides, viuda de Bernardo de Calderón.
El periódico El Pueblo y la propaganda política carrancista (octubre de 1914 - enero de 1915)
Authors: Q. Mendoza Gerardo
Published: September 2019

Elementos encontrados en el periódico El Pueblo (octubre de 1914 - enero de 1915) muestran la preparación y explotación de una serie de mensajes por parte del grupo revolucionario carrancista, convertidos en directrices y líneas propagandísticas, con los contenidos adecuados para su difusión. Este grupo conoce la utilidad de la prensa y la usa para atacar sistemáticamente a sus enemigos, defender a sus ejércitos, a sus principales generales y, sobre todo, a su líder. Venustiano Carranza, Primer Jefe del Ejército Constitucionalista, y Francisco Villa, Jefe de los Ejércitos de la Soberana Convención, son actores centrales de este conflicto y de la propaganda política en el diario El Pueblo. Alrededor de sus figuras, antecedentes familiares, educativos, culturales y psicológicos, trayectorias y acciones de gobierno o de armas está centrado el peso de la defensa propagandística de Carranza y la denostación de Villa.
La Mapoteca de la Biblioteca Nacional de México: una aproximación a su estudio
Authors: Pérez Bertruy Ramona I. , Cázares Aguilar Rocío , Odor Chávez Alejandra
Published: September 2019

Estudio sobre las colecciones de la Mapoteca de la Biblioteca Nacional de México (BNM), con base en la organización documental de su acervo a través del tiempo, para señalar los avances de su catalogación y el estado de conservación de los materiales. Por igual, interesa dar a conocer los tipos de documentos que resguarda y evaluar la importancia que tienen esta cartografía y sus impresos como potencial para los diversos saberes científicos, sociales y humanísticos de la nación. Se reflexiona acerca del reto y el gran quehacer pendiente en materia de catalogación, así como sobre la tarea imperiosa de trabajar con los Departamentos de Conservación, Restauración, Preservación y Reprografía de la BNM, para estabilizar y garantizar el acceso a este acervo.
"Homenaje a un demiurgo tutelar de la Biblioteca Nacional". José María Vigil: A cien años de su muerte
Authors: Mercado Noyola Francisco
Published: September 2019

Reseña de:José María Vigil: A cien años de su muerte. Miguel Ángel Castro, coordinación y edición; Ana María Romero Valle, colaboración. México: UNAM, IIB, 2018, 265 pp., il. ISBN: 978-607-30-1070-2.
Reseña del libro La educación transdisciplinaria
Authors: Falcettoni Nicolás Gabriel
Published: September 2019

No precisa de resumen.
Educación Superior Dominicana: tendencias y desafíos
Authors: I. Ferrán Fernando
Published: September 2019

Este ensayo plantea una caracterización del sistema contemporáneo de educación superior en la República Dominicana, a partir de sus principales indicadores estadísticos de desempeño durante los últimos decenios y de la puesta en evidencia de sus limitantes en un contexto global. El propósito es discernir, primero, su concepción fundacional o modelo originario; segundo, establecer sus puntos operativos más críticos en un ámbito supranacional; finalmente, redefinir su naturaleza y quehacer, tanto en función de su razón de ser, en términos conceptuales y sociales, como de las tendencias prevalecientes y de los principales desafíos prácticos que enfrenta en la actualidad.
Sobre intermidialidade: cinema, Maracatus, Tatuagem e pós-tropicalismos
Authors: Paiva Samuel
Published: September 2019

O Cinema Brasileiro viu surgir, nos anos 1990, uma geração de cineastas com propostas que se caracterizaram em boa medida pela intermidialidade, ou seja, pelo encontro do cinema com outras mídias.  Em Recife (Pernambuco), ocorreu a eclosão do Manguebeat, com sua ênfase musical que também levou à criação do Árido Movie, a vertente cinematográfica do Movimento Mangue, que repercute até hoje. Com tal premissa, este texto analisa políticas de intermidialidade a partir do cinema pernambucano e de suas releituras tropicalistas, envolvendo, como estudo de caso, o curta-metragem Maracatu, maracatus (Marcelo Gomes, 1995) e os longas Árido Movie (Lírio Ferreira, 2005) e Tatuagem (Hilton Lacerda, 2013), experimentando um método de análise orientado pelo conceito de intermidialidade.
Comunicação digital, economia de dados e a racionalização do tempo: algoritmos, mercado e controle na era dos bits
Authors: Silva Sivaldo Pereira da
Published: September 2019

Este artigo trata dos processos de comunicação digital e de dataficação (ou datificação) da vida observando como a noção de tempo é tratada pela emergente economia baseada em dados. O objetivo é desenvolver uma análise conceitual e teórica sobre este problema, buscando contribuir para uma melhor compreensão acerca dos mecanismos de seu funcionamento. O estudo propõe três principais eixos analíticos que estão no coração da indústria de dados e que envolvem  a chamada racionalização do tempo: (a) a dataficação do tempo como commodity: (b) a positivação do tempo como mercadoria e; (b) a projeção do tempo como bem-de-capital. A partir de uma abordagem descritiva e analítica, o estudo buscou evidenciar as principais características destas dimensões situando-as como fenômenos concretos e estruturantes que tendem hoje a se expandir em todas as direções da atividade humana como vetores típicos dos novos movimentos econômicos deste século.
Um rosto em 14 fragmentos: reconhecimento facial e negociações de visibilidade em redes sociotécnicas
Authors: Rodrigues da Costa Rafael , Rodrigues da Silva Naiana
Published: September 2019

As técnicas de identificação a partir de atributos corporais remontam à adoção dos primeiros bancos de dados de inteligência policial. Hoje, o reconhecimento facial figura como instrumental de vigilância pertinente às ciências forenses mas também às discussões sobre os regimes de subjetivação. Esta pesquisa discute como a negociação das visibilidades em redes sociotécnicas é desencadeada por processos de reconhecimento facial no Facebook. O estudo é exploratório, com aplicação de questionário com 152 usuários dessa plataforma. Os resultados indicam que a visibilidade proporcionada pelo reconhecimento facial não é adotada por esse grupo de usuários em razão da privacidade, apesar de estes terem atuado como gestores da visibilidade de outros usuários por meio da marcação manual em fotografias.
Presença e atuação de mulheres em espaços culturais no Rio de Janeiro do século XIX: o que podem as mulheres em festa?
Authors: Fernandes Cíntia Sanmartin , Barroso Flávia Magalhães
Published: September 2019

O presente artigo faz um levantamento histórico de relatos sobre a presença e atuação de mulheres, sobretudo de mulheres negras, em festividades no Rio de Janeiro no século XIX. Buscamos (re)arquitetar cenas de convívio social, afim de destacar as subversões temporárias das posições “subalternizadas” da cultura negra e das mulheres em momentos de festa. Com isso, procuramos contribuir com reflexões mais aprofundadas no campo das culturas urbanas, ao considerar as especificidades das experiências históricas dos grupos minoritários que nas práticas artísticas e musicais de perfil politicamente engajado na contemporaneidade. Tendo em vista, as cenas culturais vinculadas a pauta do feminismo da atualidade buscamos destacar a presença histórica das mulheres nos processos culturais da cidade.
E nessa cena a vovó da Pabllo já era transgressora: performances queer na música pop brasileira
Authors: Camargos Mendonça Carlos Magno , Viero Kolinski Machado Felipe
Published: September 2019

A partir da noção de cena musical, nos propomos – neste artigo – a aproximar algumas performances realizadas a partir dos anos de 1970 por artistas do teatro e da música e certas performances queer da cena musical pop contemporânea brasileira. Observamos estas performances em produções que se dedicaram e dedicam a colocar em questão os limites impostos pelos papéis sociais de gênero; que denunciam o patrulhamento heteronormativo sobre os corpos; e que investem na visibilização de identidades fluidas e diversas. Temos por interesse nesta aproximação perceber um comum que se fez amparado em outras éticas, surgidas de novas circulações estéticas; como a performance daqueles corpos conteve e contém uma potência transformadora da consciência; como o pop se faz político.
ANALISIS PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PENILAIAN PRESTASI KERJA BERDASARKAN SASARAN KERJA DAN PERILAKU KERJA TENAGA KEPENDIDIKAN
Authors: Lutfiani Maulita , Maarif Mohamad Syamsul , Purnawarman Trioso
Published: September 2019

This study aimed to 1) Analyze the implementation of employee performance target (SKP) on the assessment of the performance appraisal of educational personnel in the the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University (FKH-IPB). 2) Analyze the application of work behavior to the assessment of the performance appraisal of educational personnel in FKH-IPB. 3) Formulate strategic recommendations to be made by the FKH-IPB to improve assessment of performance appraisal and work productivity of educational personnel. The scope of this research is the assessment of the performance appraisal of education personnel, particularly regarding the application of the SKP and work behavior element as an civil servant (ASN) performance appraisal system. This study used the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method by distributing questionnaires and interviews to 12 experts. The results showed that 1) Creativity and innovation need to be added in the assessment of SKP in FKH-IPB to increase the productivity of education staff the weight of SKP becomes 65.4%. 2) Improved assessment of work behavior is very good by conducting guidance and supervision of education personnel periodically through the commitment and discipline of education staff. 3) The most influential performance improvement strategy is through education.
KEPUASAN PELANGGAN MEMEDIASI PENGARUH KUALITAS PROSES, KUALITAS INFRASTRUKTUR, DAN KUALITAS INTERAKSI TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN
Authors: Devi Bidari Andria , Untoro Wisnu
Published: September 2019

This research was conducted for analyze the influence of process quality , infrastructure quality and interaction quality on customer loyalty with customer satisfaction as mediating variable. This study employed quantitative method, and questionnaire for collecting data. The sampling technique employed was accidental sampling one. The sample of research consisted of 170 respondents in inpatient units of type-D hospitals in Sukoharjo divided into PKU Muhammadiyah and Nirmala Suri Hospitals. The analysis method employed in this research was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 2.0 program help. Validity and reliability tests were analyzed using outer model, while inner model was used to test hypotheses. Result of research showed that process quality ,infrastructure quality, and interaction quality affected customer loyalty positively and significantly and customer satisfaction , customer satisfaction mediates relationship  between process quality,infrastructure quality,and interaction quality to customer loyalty . So that the better the process  quality, infrastructure quality,and interaction   quality  the higher is the customer satisfaction and customer lotalty  of type-D hospitals in Sukoharjo
FAKTOR-FAKTOR PSIKOLOGIS PENENTU NIAT IBU-IBU RUMAH TANGGA DI INDONESIA UNTUK MEMBELI PRODUK TIRUAN/PALSU
Authors: . Hendrian , Patir Shine Pintor Siolemba
Published: September 2019

This paper aims to examine housewives self-reported intention to buy counterfeit products by employing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the research framework. In total, 600 housewives completed a survey questionnaire measuring their responses to seven constructs in the TPB. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used as the technique for data analysis with two step approach. The results of this study showed that overall the variables in the TPB model (attitude, subjective norms, perceived control behaviors) were able to explain and predict housewives intention to buy counterfeit products. Attitudes toward behavior have a greater influence on intentions to buy. Additional variables that are included: values were able to explain and predict attitudes toward buying behavior, past behavior was able to explain and predict perceived behavioral control, and social status could explain and predict housewives intention to buy counterfeit products.
BRAND COMMITMENT DAN BRAND PSYCHOLOGICAL OWNERSHIP DALAM MEMEDIASI PENGARUH INTERNAL CORPORATE BRANDING TERHADAP BRAND CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR
Authors: Purnomo Agus
Published: September 2019

This study examined the influence of internal corporate branding on brand citizenship behavior. Research conduct on leading telecommunications services companies in the city of Malang. The results show that internal corporate branding has a positive and significant effect on brand citizenship behavior. Internal corporate branding also has a positive and significant effect on brand commitment and brand psychological ownership. Brand commitment and brand psychological ownership mediate relationship internal corporate branding to brand citizenship behavior, as well as directly each variable has a positive and significant influence on brand citizenship behavior.
SWOT ANALYSIS DEVELOPMENT OF BATIK BANTUL
Authors: Suryaningsum Sri
Published: September 2019

This research focuses on the development of Batik Bantul using SWOT analysis. SWOT analysis is a comprehensive review of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a company. This analysis is needed to determine several strategies that must be applied to a company. Seeing the development of batik that is getting better and more in demand by tourists, the analysis to determine business strategies is of particular concern to the company. Not only the quality of the product in the spotlight, but the promotion and placement (location) of product sales. With the opportunity to increase sales at existing tourist attractions, accompanied by threats from external companies. The threat comes from other companies that present the same product at a price below the price offered by Batik Bantul craftsmen. This SWOT analysis is expected to be able to overcome the existing threats. In addition to threats and opportunities, companies must also analyze the advantages and disadvantages. The advantages possessed are used as weapons to compete in market share. While the disadvantages can be used as guidelines to improve in terms of quality, both from natural resources and human resources that exist in the company.
Menurunkan angka rework pada proses burritori di line injection moulding dengan metode PDCA
Authors: Riadi Selamet , Emerzet Shiro Esa , Prasetyo Dani
Published: September 2019

Case heater & case blower is one of component product used to make car air conditioner. The function of case heater & case blower is as a holder for various car A/C components. Case heater & case blower is produced with a mould with the support of plastic injection machine. The process is to inject the material melt into the mould. When the product comes out of the machine, it checks the product to remove the burr on the product. Burr is a minor type of defect in the product, meaning the product can still be said OK but an additional process should be done to clean the product. Additional process is called burritori, which is a process to clean burr by using cutter. Allowed burr standard of 0.1 ~ 0.3 mm, above it must be done burritori process. With the company's slogan of QUALITY FIRST, the quality of product is very important. Therefore the burritory process can not be eliminated. With the burritory process, so have additional man power to do that activity. Actually unneeded additional man power to do burritori process if product out of mould in good condition that there is no burr on product. This study aims to improve product quality by addressing the product burr problem after being out of mold. So with the increased product quality that is the absence of burr, then the burritory process previously done no longer need to be done because the product comes out of the mold already good quality (no burr). In this research using PDCA method in solving existing problems.