bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Panel on trade offs in optical recording media and technology
Authors: Chen Di
Published: February 2020

The development of optical recording devices is reaching maturity. Device introduction to the data processing and documentation market is imminent. However, at this juncture, satisfactory archival optical recording media suited for mass production, and proven to meet the stability, sensitivity, and other requirements have yet to be identified. This disparity between the device technology and media development is of major concern. To insure that a medium is suited for its intended application a trade-off analysis is required. This panel discussion provides a forum to address this subject, with a view to reach a consensus on the general ground rules for the selection of recording media for each major application. It is hoped that this may serve as a basis for further media standards discussion.
Picosecend InP optoelectronic switches
Authors: Foyt A. G. , Leonberger Fred J. , Williamson R. C.
Published: February 2020

Use of proton bombardment to reduce the response times of InP photoconductive optoelectronic switches from a few nanoseconds to <100 psec is described. The electron mobility in these bombarded devices can be ≥600 cm2/Vsec, over an order of magnitude larger than that of devices of comparable speed made on other high-resistivity materials. This relatively large mobility implies that with similar structures and bias levels, the InP devices should have over an order of magnitude larger conductivity for a given light level.
On the measurement of the nonlinear optical response of graphene dispersions using fs lasers
Authors: Karampitsos Nikolaos , Kyrginas Dimitrios , Couris Stelios
Published: February 2020

In this work, the nonlinear optical (NLO) response of some graphene dispersions is investigated under low (i.e., 10 Hz) and high (i.e., 80 MHz) repetition rate femtosecond (fs) laser excitation conditions, using

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-scan, optical Kerr effect (OKE), and a combination of

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-scan and thermal lensing techniques. It is shown, that the NLO response of graphene dispersions is negligible under low repetition rate fs laser excitation, while it becomes very large under high repetition rate laser excitation. In the latter case, it is shown that the observed very large NLO response arises entirely from thermal cumulative effects.
Enhanced photon communication through Bayesian estimation with an SNSPD array
Authors: Li Xiang , Tan Jingrou , Zheng Kaimin , Zhang Labao , Zhang Lijian , He Weiji , Huang Pengwei , Li Haochen , Zhang Biao , Chen Qi , Ge Rui , Guo Shuya , Huang Tao , Jia Xiaoqing , Zhao Qingyuan , Tu Xuecou , Kang Lin , Chen Jian , Wu Peiheng
Published: February 2020

Laser communication using photons should consider not only the transmission environment’s effects, but also the performance of the single-photon detector used and the photon number distribution. Photon communication based on the superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD) is a new technology that addresses the current sensitivity limitations at the level of single photons in deep space communication. The communication’s bit error rate (BER) is limited by dark noise in the space environment and the photon number distribution with a traditional single-pixel SNSPD, which is unable to resolve the photon number distribution. In this work, an enhanced photon communication method was proposed based on the photon number resolving function of four-pixel array SNSPDs. A simulated picture transmission was carried out, and the error rate in this counting mode can be reduced by 2 orders of magnitude when compared with classical optical communication. However, in the communication mode using photon-enhanced counting, the four-pixel response amplitude for counting was found to restrain the communication rate, and this counting mode is extremely dependent on the incident light intensity through experiments, which limits the sensitivity and speed of the SNSPD array’s performance advantage. Therefore, a BER theoretical calculation model for laser communication was presented using the Bayesian estimation algorithm in order to analyze the selection of counting methods for information acquisition under different light intensities and to make better use of the SNSPD array’s high sensitivity and speed and thus to obtain a lower BER. The counting method and theoretical model proposed in this work refer to array SNSPDs in the deep space field.
Photoconductivity of dye-sensitized titanium dioxide films measured by time-resolved THz spectroscopy (TRTS)
Authors: Turner Gordon M. , Beard Matthew C. , Schmuttenmaer Charles A.
Published: February 2020

The transient photoconductivity of dye-sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 films displays non-Drude behavior. The photoconductivity is fit by a model that allows a persistence of velocity, rather than complete randomization, after scattering.
Treatment of Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury Using Steroids
Authors: Sundaram Suneha , Vuppalanchi Raj , Saxena Romil , Chalasani Naga
Published: February 2020

Idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (DILI), when severe, can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Currently, there are no specific therapies for DILI, apart from corticosteroids for drug-induced autoimmune hepatitis caused by drugs such as nitrofurantoin or minocycline. We present 2 cases of DILI that improved with corticosteroid therapy despite the lack of autoimmune features by serology or histology. The current observations make a strong case for formally testing corticosteroids in a controlled trial in patients with suspected DILI.
Acute Liver Injury due to Severe Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
Authors: Shah Jamil , Lingiah Vivek , Pyrsopoulos Nikolaos , Galan Mark
Published: February 2020

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a widely dispersed herpesvirus, transferred through close personal contact between susceptible individuals and asymptomatic shedders of the virus. The liver is often affected, and involvement is usually subclinical and self-limited. However, immunocompromised patients and, more rarely, immunocompetent individuals can develop a severe and potentially fatal acute liver injury. To differentiate EBV hepatitis from other conditions, such as autoimmune hepatitis, lymphoproliferative disorders, and drug-induced liver injury, correlation with clinical history, laboratory findings, and histopathologic features is crucial. We report a unique case of a man who developed acute liver injury from a severe EBV infection.
Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome complicated with foregut malformation and high airway fistula to the alimentary tract – a case series with four distinct types
Authors: Kanamori Yutaka , Tahara Kazunori , Ohno Michinobu , Tomonaga Kotaro , Yamada Yohei , Hishiki Tomoro , Fujino Akihiro , Miyazaki Osamu , Nosaka Shunsuke , Morimoto Noriko , Sugibayashi Rika , Ozawa Katsusuke , Wada Seiji , Sago Haruhiko , Tsukamoto Keiko , Isayama Tetsuya , Ito Yushi
Published: February 2020

Background

Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) is a rare disease and recently has been noticed to show typical prenatal images, such as hyperinflated lungs and flattened or inverted diaphragms. However, in some cases correct diagnosis may be difficult and in such cases the mortality rate increases.

Case presentation

We report four cases of CHAOS complicated with a high airway fistula to the alimentary tract and foregut malformation. The patients did not show the typical features of CHAOS in the fetus. This may be attributed to the high airway fistula acting as a decompression route for the accumulated lung fluids to the alimentary tract.

Conclusion

The combination of CHAOS, foregut malformation and a high airway fistula is very rare and classified into four distinct types: (1) CHAOS with a high airway fistula but not with a foregut malformation; (2) CHAOS with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula; (3) CHAOS with a high airway fistula and duodenal atresia; and (4) CHAOS with esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula and duodenal atresia. It may be useful for treating physicians to be aware of these four distinct types and the typical characteristics of each type.
Rethinking the teaching of Latin in the inclusive school
Authors: Iovino Rossella
Published: February 2020

This paper aims at renewing the teaching of Latin applying the advances of the contemporary comparative linguistic research to the production and experimentation of materials for the teaching of (classical) languages. In addition, it addresses a particular aspect to which the Italian school is currently more and more sensitive, namely the inclusion of students with dyslexia (Italian law 170/2010). The method encourages students to formulate expectations on the contents of the Latin texts they read, by brainstorming activities, spotting keywords, and proposing collaborative hypotheses to the peer group. Furthermore, it proposes an inductive approach to the morphological analysis of the texts. Finally, it is very important to recognize the positive role of the cross-linguistic comparative approach to the texts, mostly (but not only) based on the reflection on the thematic structure of the verbs which is universal and only varies in its syntactic realization; on the recognition of phrases; on the graphic representation (first guided, then independent) of the syntactic structure of phrases and sentences.
Pain and social cognition: does pain lead to more stereotyped judgments based on ethnicity and age?
Authors: Gunnarsson Helena , Agerström Jens
Published: February 2020

Background and aims

Previous research on pain and cognition has largely focused on non-social cognitive outcomes (e.g. attention, problem solving). This study examines the relationship between pain and stereotyping, which constitutes a fundamental dimension of social cognition. Drawing on dual process theories of cognition, it was hypothesized that higher levels of pain would increase stereotyped judgments based on ethnicity and age. The hypothesis was tested in conjunction with experimentally induced pain (Study 1) and clinical pain (Study 2).

Methods

In Study 1, experimental pain was induced with the cold pressor method on a between-subjects basis. Participants (n = 151) completed a judgment task that assessed to what extent they relied on stereotypes (ethnic and age) when estimating other people’s cognitive performance. In Study 2, 109 participants with clinical, musculoskeletal pain completed the same stereotype judgment task. Correlations between stereotyped judgments and various pain qualities (intensity, interference with daily activities, duration, and persistence) were performed.

Results

In Study 1, pain induced participants did not form significantly more stereotyped judgments compared to pain-free participants. However, higher reported pain intensity was associated with more ethnically stereotyped judgments. In Study 2, there were no significant correlations between different aspects of clinical pain and stereotyped judgments.

Conclusions

The results provide weak support for the hypothesis that pain increases stereotyped judgments. This was the case for both experimentally induced pain and clinical pain. The present study is the first to investigate the link between pain and stereotyping, suggesting that stereotypical judgments may be a social cognitive outcome that is relatively unaffected by pain.

Implications

The results have practical implications for the clinic, for example, where chronic pain patients may not have greater difficulties interacting with health care professionals that are members of a stereotyped social group (e.g. ethnic).
Application of grey relational analysis and artificial neural networks on currency exchange-traded notes (ETNs)
Authors: Chen Jo-Hui , Diaz John Francis T.
Published: February 2020

This study determines which index has the strongest influence on the exchange-trade note (ETN) returns using the grey relational analysis. Results show that the volatility index is the strongest, followed by the S&P 500 stock index, the US dollar index, the CRB index, the Trade index, and the Brent crude oil index. However, the US dollar index has the most significant effect of using the index values of currency ETNs, followed by the S&P 500 stock index, volatility index, Brent crude oil index, the CRB index, and Trade index. This study applies four types of the artificial neural network model, namely, back-propagation neural network (BPN), recurrent neural network (RNN), time-delay recurrent neural network (TDRNN), and radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) to capture the nonlinear tendencies of ETNs for better forecasting accuracy. The paper finds that the RNN and RBFNN models have stronger predictive power among the models, and provides the highest forecasting accuracy for the majority of the currency ETNs. However, the RNN model consistently shows that the low grey relational grades (GRG) variables have the strongest influence on the ETN returns, compared with combining all and high GRG variables. These findings suggest that fund managers and traders can potentially rely on both RNN and RBFNN models, particularly the former, in their applications in financial time-series modeling.
Abortion In Public International Law And Comparative Perspectives: Approaches And Challenges
Authors: Estrada-Tanck Dorothy
Published: February 2020

This article will map and analyze the main trends that public international law, comparative law and transnational perspectives have followed when approaching the issue of abortion. It will examine the way in which the legal argumentation and interpretation is constructed, the approximations and criteria legal scholars, legislators and courts have adopted in selecting the points of comparison, as well as the varied subjects, rights and social values that enter under scrutiny when coping with this matter. It will do so under the main referential framework of international human rights law and doctrine, as an approach through which academic outlooks, legislative positions and practical instances regarding abortion can be studied, considering the universal values and objectives which serve as the foundation of such rights.
La Suprema Corte como tribunal constitucional: ¿el inevitable acercamiento de la función jurisdiccional a la política?
Authors: Rodríguez Durón Jesús Everardo
Published: February 2020

En este artículo me propongo explorar las implicaciones que tiene para el sistema jurídico la aceptación de la función de la Suprema Corte como Tribunal Constitucional. En los apartados siguientes analizaré una serie de aspectos que me parece constituyen los presupuestos y las consecuencias de esta nueva concepción de las cortes constitucionales no solo como legisladores negativos, sino como instancias comprometidas con el cambio social. Finalizaré el estudio con un breve argumento sobre la forma en la que es posible superar la objeción democrática que pesa sobre la justicia constitucional.
De las reformas constitucionales a la reforma del estado
Authors: Pérez Santracruz Ismael
Published: February 2020

El presente artículo aborda el análisis de lo ocurrido a un siglo de promulgada la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos de 5 de febrero de 1917, que se propuso responder a los ideales de la Revolución Mexicana de 1910. Se analizan las reformas constitucionales que, a partir de 1982 y hasta la fecha, con la llegada al gobierno federal de la denominada corriente tecnocrática, modificaron el contenido esencial del texto de 1917, dando paso a la conformación de un Estado de corte neoliberal por la vía pacífica y parlamentaria.
La Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Un breve recorrido por sus reformas, con especial enfoque en el sistema penal
Authors: Guerrero Agripino Luis Felipe
Published: February 2020

A cien años de la promulgación de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, se presenta una síntesis sobre la transformación de la Carta Magna a lo largo de un siglo, lo cual se aborda a partir de los siguientes ejes estructurales, que a su vez, representan una visión sobre la evolución del Estado Mexicano: reformas que inciden en los basamentos revolucionarios, reformas a la estructura del poder público y de sus instituciones, rectoría del Estado en la economía y el desarrollo nacional, en materia de derechos humanos, anticorrupción y transparencia y, finalmente, la que corresponde al sistema de justicia penal.
Los principios de humanidad de las penas, ne bis in idem, proporcionalidad y exclusiva protección de bienes jurídicos contenidos en la Constitución Política De Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos: algunos retos y perspectivas
Authors: Astraín Bañuelos Leandro Eduardo
Published: February 2020

El Sistema penal propio de un Estado Constitucional de Derecho se encuentra construido sobre la base del respeto a los Derechos Humanos de todas las personas. Por ello, el ejercicio de la potestad punitiva estatal está sujeto a límites que no pueden soslayarse y que se encuentran contenidos en la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos y en instrumentos internacionales signados por México, mismos que son de observancia obligatorio. Del catálogo de principios que se constituyen como la barrera insuperable en la actuación estatal, destacan por su actualidad los de humanidad de las penas, proporcionalidad, ne bis in idem y exclusiva protección de bienes jurídicos, pues el momento histórico de violencia exacerbada por el que está pasando México, ha ocasionado la intensificación del aparato represivo, llegándose incluso a violentar tales principios a través de diversas directrices político criminales.
La retroactividad procesal penal en México. Un enfoque desde el derecho constitucional y convencional
Authors: Elizalde Castañeda Rodolfo Rafael , Vásquez Caicedo Jorge Alejandro
Published: February 2020

En México la aplicación de la retroactividad procesal penal en beneficio del reo, dentro de cada proceso penal, se ha sometido a la interpretación de cada órgano judicial encargado de su aplicación, optando como regla general por su inaplicabilidad. Eso explica el que no exista un criterio estándar en dicha aplicación, sino solamente un principio positivista que se ve reflejado en algunas de las tesis jurisprudenciales que se analizan en este texto. Se presenta el resultado de un análisis lógico-jurídico, jurispru­dencial y doctrinal, que nos permita ir más allá de los argumentos positivistas, con base en las reformas constitucionales en Amparo y Derechos Humanos en México del 6 y 10 de junio del 2011 y, sobre todo, con base en la interpretación del principio pro homine, así como también en algunas sentencias emitidas por los tribunales internacionales de derechos humanos.
Sistema de justicia penal juvenil: principios rectores a la luz de la Convención de los Derechos del Niño
Authors: Rangel Romero Xochithl Guadalupe
Published: February 2020

A partir de 1989, con el nacimiento de la Convención de los Derechos del Niño (más adelante, CDN o Convención), comienza la evolución del entendimiento del adolescente en conflicto con la ley penal, quedando establecido en este instrumento normativo que se requiere la construcción de un sistema de justicia especializado para atender este paradigma de justicia novedoso. Lo anterior dio como derivación que este sistema necesariamente debe estar cimentado en principios específicos, rescatados espe­cialmente del texto de la Convención y sobre las bases específicas que este instrumento internacional colocó al sistema de protección a la infancia. La Convención ha emitido parámetros concretos de cómo deben ser entendidos algunos principios atinentes a la materia juvenil en conflicto con la ley, que requieren ser comprendidos con la finalidad de entender –verdaderamente– el sistema de justicia especializado para adolescentes.
Incongruencia constitucional en el cobro del impuesto de división sobre bienes inmuebles de dominio público
Authors: Gasca Tovar Alberto
Published: February 2020

El Estado, para el cumplimiento de sus atribuciones y la prestación de los servicios públicos, requiere de bienes inmuebles, que conforme a nuestra constitución están exentos de pagar contribuciones municipales, estatales y federales. La adquisición por donación de inmuebles destinados a la prestación de un servicio público, se interpreta cobrar el impuesto de división al donatario, a pesar de su aportación gratuita al Estado que destinará dicho bien al dominio público. La interpretación estricta en materia fiscal respecto de la exenciones y la falta de congruencia de la ley respecto de la Constitución que le faculta el cobro de impuestos inmobiliarios a los municipios, en que le expresa los casos en que se tendran por exentos estos, hace considerar una adición a la ley para evitar su inconstitucionalidad.
Federalismo y legislación penal. Un análisis sobre su evolución en México
Authors: Villarreal Palos Arturo
Published: February 2020

Este trabajo analiza la evolución de las competencias legislativas entre la Federación y los Estados de México en materia penal, que inicialmente se basaban en un federalismo puro o dual, donde cada uno decidía libremente sobre los aspectos de su incumbencia, pero que paulatinamente se ha ido debilitando al trasladarse cada vez mayores facultades legislativas al Congreso de la Unión, en detrimento de las de las autoridades locales, por lo que el autor analiza la viabilidad de este nuevo modelo en el contexto del federalismo en México.
Consideraciones respecto del derecho humano a la igualdad jurídica en el título séptimo de la Ley Federal Del Trabajo
Authors: De la Rosa Escalante Adrián , Serrano Castro Rodrigo
Published: February 2020

Este trabajo es un análisis de la igualdad jurídica contenida en el texto de la Ley Federal del Trabajo en vigor, que abre con un atisbo breve de su evolución. El  estudio de la igualdad jurídica se funda en su naturaleza de derecho humano y por ello se conceptualiza en principios, normas y garantías, razón por la cual su análisis se visualiza desde la perspectiva de la Constitución mexicana y desde la convencionalidad como bloque de constitucionalidad; seguidamente se hace referencia a la igualdad jurídica desde su dimensión sustantiva; a) Igualdad formal o en el texto de la ley, b) Igualdad ante la ley, con sus efectos directos, indirectos y remotos con los que se hace visible actualmente; posteriormente se aborda el concepto más aceptado de discriminación como prohibición y se identifica en el análisis en sus formas de a) restricción, b) discriminación directa y c) discriminación estructural. Para el desenlace se analizan como sustento jurídico los criterios de objetividad y razonabilidad, para finalizar con la conclusión.
Psychometric evaluation of the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
Authors: Singh R. Sonia , Wetterneck Chad , O'Brien William
Published: February 2020

Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) is a contextual behavioral therapy that targets specific ideographic behaviors related to interpersonal functioning and intimacy. There is a scarcity of measures specifically focused on behavioral measurement of intimacy as well as limited studies that examine intimacy in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs). Leonard and colleagues (2014) created the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale (FAPIS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity of the FAPIS in evaluating those with OCRDs. The FAPIS and other measures of intimacy were administered to 549 nonreferred adults endorsing OCRD symptoms. Several confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to assess the best fitting factor structure, and convergent validity and divergent validity were also assessed. Given the psychometric properties of the FAPIS in this sample, future research may be helpful in assessing if the FAPIS would be beneficial in measuring change related to intimacy when working with people with OCRDs.
Interneuron Desynchronization Precedes Seizures in a Mouse Model of Dravet Syndrome
Authors: Tran Conny H. , Vaiana Michael , Nakuci Johan , Somarowthu Ala , Goff Kevin M. , Goldstein Nitsan , Murthy Priya , Muldoon Sarah F. , Goldberg Ethan M.
Published: February 2020

Recurrent seizures, which define epilepsy, are transient abnormalities in the electrical activity of the brain. The mechanistic basis of seizure initiation, and the contribution of defined neuronal subtypes to seizure pathophysiology, remains poorly understood. We performedin vivotwo-photon calcium imaging in neocortex during temperature-induced seizures in male and female Dravet syndrome (Scn1a+/−) mice, a neurodevelopmental disorder with prominent temperature-sensitive epilepsy. Mean activity of both putative principal cells and parvalbumin-positive interneurons (PV-INs) was higher inScn1a+/− relative to wild-type controls during quiet wakefulness at baseline and at elevated core body temperature. However, wild-type PV-INs showed a progressive synchronization in response to temperature elevation that was absent in PV-INs fromScn1a+/− mice. Hence, PV-IN activity remains intact interictally inScn1a+/− mice, yet exhibits decreased synchrony immediately before seizure onset. We suggest that impaired PV-IN synchronization may contribute to the transition to the ictal state during temperature-induced seizures in Dravet syndrome.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTEpilepsy is a common neurological disorder defined by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. However, basic mechanisms of seizure initiation and propagation remain poorly understood. We performedin vivotwo-photon calcium imaging in an experimental model of Dravet syndrome (Scn1a+/− mice)—a severe neurodevelopmental disorder defined by temperature-sensitive, treatment-resistant epilepsy—and record activity of putative excitatory neurons and parvalbumin-positive GABAergic neocortical interneurons (PV-INs) during naturalistic seizures induced by increased core body temperature. PV-IN activity was higher inScn1a+/− relative to wild-type controls during quiet wakefulness. However, wild-type PV-INs showed progressive synchronization in response to temperature elevation that was absent in PV-INs fromScn1a+/− mice before seizure onset. Hence, impaired PV-IN synchronization may contribute to transition to seizure in Dravet syndrome.
Central Bank Independence and Inflation: The Matters of Financial Development and Institutional Quality
Authors: Kunaedi Agung , Darwanto Darwanto
Published: February 2020

The inverse relationship between the independence of the central bank (CBI) and inflation became a consensus that trusted throughout the world. However, there is no conclusive explanation of why and how central bank independence has succeeded in suppressing inflation. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of financial development and institutional quality on the relationship between central bank independence and inflation. Using 20 Countries of Asia with institutional diversity, this study analyzed through a dynamic panel approach (GMM-Arellano and Bond Estimator). The result indicates that the inverse relationship between central bank independence and inflation depends on the development of the financial sector and also the institutional quality of each country. In other words, to make the central bank's independence work effectively in order to solve bias inflation, the improvement of the financial sector and also the institutional quality is needed.JEL Classification : E580, E310, E020 How to Cite:Kunaedi, A., & Darwanto. (2020). Central Bank Independence and Inflation: The Matters of Financial Development and Institutional Quality. Signifikan: Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi, Vol. 9(1), 1-14. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/sjie.v9i1.12899.
China Shocks and Their Employment Effects in Emerging Economies
Authors: Suprayogi Bambang , Harchaoui Tarek M
Published: February 2020

The impact of “China shocks” on trading partners is a source of a massive supply shock that displaces foreign manufacturing producers, and an important source of demand shock that propelled forward a wide range of foreign sectors. The “common” existing literature mainly focused on the supply shock and its impact, leaving a large span of “China shocks” unexplained. Thus, this article undertake the important task to account for the dual track of “China shocks” and their impacts on a set of emerging economies, for which the evidence remains scanty. Using a global input-output methodology which highlights the job creation from exports and the job destruction aspect of imports, we provide evidence on the employment effect of bilateral trade with China. Our results suggest that considering the net effect of supply and demand related to China shocks mainly lead to negative job demand, and press the ringing bell for the government.JEL Classification: F1, F16, F66How to Cite:Suprayogi, B., & Harchaoui, T. M. (2020). China Shocks and Their Employment Effects in Emerging Economies. Signifikan: Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi, Vol. 9(1), 31-50. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/sjie.v9i1.13550.
Do Non-Economic Factors Effect Village Fund?
Authors: Ratwianingsih Lely , Cahyadin Malik , Sutomo Sutomo
Published: February 2020

The Government has enacted Law Number 6/2014 concerning Villages. One policy included in that Law is the provision of Village Funds (Dana Desa) in which its implementation can be investigated based on non-economic aspects. For this reason, this study aims to analyze the impact of non-economic factors on Village Funds disbursed in 29 districts in Central Java Province. These factors include population and the Human Development Index (HDI). While using secondary data from 2015-2017, this research employs a method using panel data with the best model known as the Fixed Effects Model (FEM). The FEM estimation results show that the population has a significant impact, while HDI's impact is not significant. Besides, the ratio between Village Funds and the population has a significant impact on Village Funds. Thus, both the Central and the Regional Government, as well as the Village Heads, should consider the population in allocating Village Funds. The contribution of this study is that the Government should formulate an appropriate policy for Village Funds allocation by considering non-economic factors in each village.JEL Classification: O10, O23, E62How to Cite:Ratwianingsih, L., Cahyadin, M., & Sutomo. (2020). Do Non-Economic Factors Affect Village Funds?. Signifikan: Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi, Vol. 9(1), 93-106. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/sjie.v9i1.14056.
A Centralized Approach for Practicing Genomic Medicine
Authors: Biswas Sawona , Medne Livija , Devkota Batsal , Bedoukian Emma , Berrodin Donna , Izumi Kosuke , Deardorff Matthew A. , Tarpinian Jennifer , Leonard Jacqueline , Pyle Loiusa , Gray Christopher , Montgomery Jasmine , Williams Tyrah , Fortunato Sierra , Weatherly Jamila , McEldrew Deborah , Kaur Manindar , Raible Sarah E. , Wilkens Alisha , Spinner Nancy B. , Skraban Cara , Krantz Ian D.
Published: February 2020

Next-generation sequencing has revolutionized the diagnostic process, making broadscale testing affordable and applicable to almost all specialties; however, there remain several challenges in its widespread implementation. Barriers such as lack of infrastructure or expertise within local health systems and complex result interpretation or counseling make it harder for frontline clinicians to incorporate genomic testing in their existing workflow. The general population is more informed and interested in pursuing genetic testing, and this has been coupled with the increasing accessibility of direct-to-consumer testing. As a result of these changes, primary care physicians and nongenetics specialty providers find themselves seeing patients for whom genetic testing would be beneficial but managing genetic test results that are out of their scope of practice. In this report, we present a practical and centralized approach to providing genomic services through an independent, enterprise-wide clinical service model. We present 4 years of clinical experience, with >3400 referrals, toward designing and implementing the clinical service, maximizing resources, identifying barriers, and improving patient care. We provide a framework that can be implemented at other institutions to support and integrate genomic services across the enterprise.
Briefing: Temporary Works Forum: how history and narrative shaped a major safety initiative
Authors: Hewlett Bill
Published: February 2020

The Temporary Works Forum was founded to give a place for professionals to come together and share their experience and learning about temporary works. 2019 marked its 10th anniversary. In this article, the founding chair reflects on why he, and the founding secretary, launched the Forum, and draws lessons from its success: an understanding of historic context and a respect for narrative are considered to have been vital, building on a sound base drawn from the philosophy of science. As well as giving insight into temporary works as a subject, the article challenges where else initiatives of this kind would add value to the engineering profession
Cyclic response of masonry piers retrofitted with timber frames and boards
Authors: Guerrini Gabriele , Damiani Nicolò , Miglietta Marco , Graziotti Francesco
Published: February 2020

The quasi-static in-plane cyclic response of two single-leaf calcium silicate unreinforced masonry piers was investigated to show the effectiveness of an innovative timber retrofit solution. The aim of the intervention is to increase the pier in-plane and out-of-plane strength and displacement capacity, thus reducing the seismic vulnerability of this typology of unreinforced masonry construction with a light, cost-effective, sustainable and reversible approach. The retrofit technique consists of a timber frame mechanically connected by means of steel fasteners to the masonry pier and building floors. Oriented strand timber boards are then nailed to the frame. In-plane quasi-static shear–compression cyclic tests were performed on two single-leaf calcium silicate brick piers with identical geometry and masonry mechanical properties: one was tested unstrengthened while the other was tested in the retrofitted configuration. The experimental results showed evident improvements in the lateral force–displacement response of the retrofitted specimen. More specifically, compared with the bare masonry pier, the retrofitted pier exhibited slightly higher stiffness, larger strength and significantly greater displacement capacity.
A practical macro-mechanical model for the bend capacity of fibre-reinforced polymer bars
Authors: Imjai Thanongsak , Guadagnini Maurizio , Pilakoutas Kypros , Garcia Reyes , Sukontasukkul Piti , Limkatanyu Suchart
Published: February 2020

Bent fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars embedded in reinforced concrete elements resist lower forces than straight counterparts due to strength losses at the bend, and such losses are difficult to calculate. This paper reports on an investigation into the effect of section geometry and bond, which led to a new macro-mechanical model to calculate the bend capacity of FRP bars. The proposed model uses the Tsai–Hill failure criterion and accounts for factors known to influence the bend capacity of bars. A section factor, ignored in existing models, also accounts for the strength degradation due to the change in geometry at the bent portion of the bar. The model was calibrated using a set of 80 tests found in the literature and tests performed by the authors. The results indicated that, compared with existing equations, the proposed model predicts the bend strength of bars more accurately, with an average prediction to experiment ratio of 1·0 and a standard deviation of 0·25. Following validation and verification, appropriate values for the model parameters are recommended for design. The proposed model can lead to more economical design, by up to 15%.
El acoso escolar como oportunidad para mejorar la convivencia en el aula
Authors: Niño Vega Jorge Armando , Castro Ángela Daniela , Fernández Morales Flavio Humberto
Published: February 2020

Objetivo: En este trabajo se presenta una experiencia de aula, orientada a sensibilizar a estudiantes de grado octavo, sobre la importancia de garantizar una convivencia pacífica y armoniosa. Metodología: La investigación tiene un enfoque cualitativo con alcance exploratorio, donde la intervención se adelantó en seis sesiones, con 34 estudiantes de grado octavo, con actividades que implicaban: reconocimiento de la problemática, identificación de la jerga utilizada, trabajo en grupos diferentes a los habituales y la discusión de un video relacionado con el bullying. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron una toma de conciencia de los estudiantes sobre la importancia del buen trato entre ellos. Esto se evidenció en la integración al grupo de personas que, antes de la intervención, eran excluidas por los demás. Conclusión: Se concluye con la importancia de realizar actividades de sensibilización en las instituciones educativas, relacionadas con el buen trato y el respeto a la diferencia. De esta manera será posible causar un impacto positivo en la sociedad, contribuyendo al mejoramiento del comportamiento de los estudiantes y disminuyendo agresiones físicas y psicológicas en las instituciones.
Long non-coding RNA PVT1 regulates the migration of hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells via miR-3619-5p/MKL1 axis
Authors: Liu Hua , Yin Yan , Liu Ting , Gao Yanying , Ye Qing , Yan Junqing , Ha Fushuang
Published: February 2020

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common malignant tumor of the digestive system. Plasma cell tumor heterotopic gene 1 (PVT1) is an intergenic long non-coding RNA that is aberrantly expressed in different cancers. Myocardin related transcription factor A (MKL1) is a transcriptional coactivator of serum response factor that has been shown to promote cancer cell migration and invasion. In this study, we investigated the relationship between PVT1 and MKL1 as a novel regulatory mechanism underlying HCC progression. We used HepG2 and Cos‑7 cell lines. Transfection experiments with miR-3619-5p mimics/inhibitor, PVT1, siRNA-PVT1, MKL1, or siRNA-MKL1 were performed. RNA and protein levels were analyzed by quantitative reverse transcription PCR and Western blot, respectively. Cell migration was assessed by Transwell assay. Luciferase assays, RNA-FISH, RNA immunoprecipitation, and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays were performed to confirm the interaction between PVT1, miR-3619-5p, and MKL1 in HCC cells. Overexpression of PVT1 was positively correlated with MKL1 upregulation, which promoted HepG2 cell migration. miR-3619-5p inhibited MKL1 expression in HCC cells by acting on its 3' UTR. Furthermore, PVT1 promoted MKL1 expression and migration in HCC cells by directly binding to miR-3619-5p. In a positive feedback loop, MKL1 could activate PVT1 transcription by binding to the CArG box in the promoter region. Our findings may provide a basis for the development of novel targeted therapies in HCC.
Editorial
Authors: Gómez-Botero Maryory Astrid
Published: February 2020

As is widely known, in recent years the impact factor of scientific journals has been the main indicator of their quality, based on the premise that a citation is a quality reference. Expressly, given the unfeasibility of another type of qualitative analysis, more easily quantifiable criteria are used. In order to contribute to this debate, Jason Priem et al. published in 2010 the Altmetrics manifesto, questioning the current framework (Impact Factor), and visualizing some available options to measure other indicators [1]. Thus, rooted in the hashtag affordance, they initiate a debate that could help improve the scope of the impact factor and incorporate the scope of new alternative metrics or Altmetrics. The term Altmetrics refers to a set of indicators that attempt to accurately describe the interaction and impact of an article within the scientific community and is proposed as an alternative to the impact factor generating a better indicator than the relationship established with the journals publishing the article [2]. Another definition of Altmetrics considers the mechanisms of quantitative evaluation, in real time, of the social and academic impact of scientific publications and researcher influence. They represent a new method of measuring the impact of scientific research, based on new indicators that attempt to quantify the presence and dissemination of scientific activity on the social networks [3]. Lin and Fenner propose a set of alternative metrics, in which they also establish a logical evolution according to the degree of engagement between users and scholarly objects, considering five parameters [4]:
Reproducibilidad y validez del Picker Patient Experience (versión con 26 ítems) en participantes de investigaciones en Medellín, Colombia, en 2018
Authors: Gallego Álvarez Erika Andrea , Castillo Gutiérrez Juliana , Cardona Arias Jaiberth Antonio
Published: February 2020

Objetivo: Evaluar la reproducibilidad y validez del Picker Patient Experience versión con 26 ítems, en participantes de investigaciones de una institución de alta complejidad de Medellín, Colombia, en 2018. Metodología Evaluación psicométrica en 241 sujetos, mediante fiabilidad con el alfa de Cronbach, consistencia interna con correlaciones de Spearman, validez de apariencia, contenido y predictiva con análisis factorial. Resultados: Más del 90 % de los participantes calificó positivamente la claridad de la información, relación con personal asistencial y la atención. El alfa de Cronbach fue 0,70 (intervalo de confianza — ic— 95 % = 0,64-0,76); las correlaciones en la consistencia interna fueron mayores que 0,30 en la mitad de los ítems; en la validez de contenido, el porcentaje de éxito fue mayor al 90 %; la validez predictiva fue moderada, con una proporción de la varianza explicada del 55 %. En una escala de cero (peor resultado) a cien (mejor), el 50 % de los valores centrales del Picker Patient Experience osciló entre 80,8 y 92,3, con rango entre 62 y 98, lo que demuestra la excelente percepción de calidad en el grupo de estudio, sin diferencias estadísticas según la edad, el número de hijos, la escolaridad, el estrato socioeconómico de la vivienda, el estado civil, ni la ocupación. Solo se halló asociación estadística con el sexo, siendo menor la mediana del puntaje en las mujeres (Me = 85; rango intercuartil —RI— = 81-92) en comparación con los hombres (Me = 87; ri = 83-94). Conclusión: Se dispone de una escala reproducible, válida y útil para la percepción de calidad en investigaciones con 26 ítems, correspondiente a una modificación de la versión en español del Picker Patient Experience versión con 33 ítems. Esto es de gran relevancia, al considerar que la calidad asistencial requiere la inclusión de la perspectiva del paciente con constructos psicométricamente robustos.
Variance Estimation by Linearisation for the At Risk of Poverty or Social Exclusion (AROPE) Rate
Authors: Zins Stefan
Published: February 2020

The At Risk of Poverty or Social Exclusion (AROPE) Rate is the key indicator for monitoring the European Commissions 2020 Strategy poverty target. But the variance of the AROPE Rate is not straightforward to estimate. Re-sampling methods can be used, but they are difficult to adapt to complex sampling design, that are often used for the surveys that provide the data source for estimating the AROPER. The presented work fills a methodological gap by providing a linearisation of the AROPE Rate estimator that can be used with well known variance estimators and therefore facilitate the reporting of appropriate inference for this important indicator. The precision of the developed variance estimators based on linearisation is assessed via simulation studies and compared with a bootstrap variance estimator, as an alternative.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Produk Hukum Desa Di Pemerintahan Desa Kecamatan Sumberpucung Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Sukriono Didik , Rapita Desinta Dwi
Published: February 2020

Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 tentang Desa mengakomodasi banyak hal yang muaranya untuk melindungi dan memberdayakan desa agar menjadi lebih kuat, maju, madiri dan demokratis. Dengan demikian, Desa diberikan kepercayaan, amanah dan tanggung jawab untuk mengelola wilayahnya. Salah satu wujud kewenangan desa untuk mengatur kepentingan masyarakatnya adalah melalui pembentukan produk hukum desa untuk mengatur penyelenggaraan pemerintahan desa, mengatur pelaksanaan pembangunan, pembinaan  masyarakat, pemberdayaan masyarakat dan pelayanan umum.Hanya sayangnya belum semua desa menyusun peraturan desa, dan jika sudah membuat peraturan desa belum semua peraturan desanya sesuai dengan kaidah legalislative drafting. Hal ini terjadi hampir diseluruh desa di wilayah Kabupaten Malang, termasuk salah satunya yang berada di wilayah Kecamatan Sumberpucung. Metode palaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian adalah dengan analisis situasi, identifikasi masalah, pelaksanaan pelatihan sebagai pemecahan masalah serta refleksi dan evaluasi. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa banyak desa yang belum mampu membuat produk hukum desa. Awalnya mereka tidak tahu konsep pembuatan produk hukum desa yang sesuai dengan legislative drafting, tapi akhirnya mereka paham dan dapat membuat produk hukum desa bagi desanya masing-masing.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um032v1i12018p010
PENDAMPINGAN PEMBENTUKAN STANDAR PELAYANAN PUBLIK PEMERINTAHAN DESA SEBAGAI UPAYA MEWUJUDKAN GOOD VILLAGE GOVERNANCE
Authors: Habibi Muhammad Mujtaba , Sukriono Didik , Rapita Desinta Dwi , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: February 2020

Kegiatan pendampingan dala artikel ini bertujuan untuk membantu dalam pembentukan standar pelayanan publik pemerintahan desa di kecamatan sumberpucung kabupaten Malang. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah Participatory Action Research (PAR) yang dilaksanakan dengan beberapa tahap, yaitu tahap perencanaan, tahap pelaksanaan, dan tahap evaluasi. Terdapat permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh Pemerintah Desa Kecamatan Sumberpucung antara lain Belum tersusun dan terbentuknya standar pelayanan publik publik di Pemerintahan; Desa-desa di Kecamatan Sumberpucung Kabupaten Malang  dan masyarakat belum memahami mekanisme penyusunan dan pembentukan standar pelayanan publik; Rendahnya kualitas penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik di Pemerintahan Desa Kecamatan Sumbepucung Kabupaten Malang. Dari permasalahan yang ada maka ditindaklanjuti dengan pelaksanaan workshop pembuatan standar pelayanan publik dan pendampingan pelaksanaan pelayanan publik di setiap desa di Kecamatan Sumberpucung Kabupaten Malang. Hasil dari pelaksanaan tersebut menjadikan Peserta workshop dapat membuat peraturan Standar Pelayanan Publik yang sesuai dengan kaidahnya dan mulai mempraktekkan di Pemerintahan Desa masing-masing.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um032v2i12019p019
Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran dengan Program Autoplay untuk Guru-Guru SMPN 2 Balen Kecamatan Balen Kabupaten Bojonegoro
Authors: Rosyida Fatiya , Adi Khofifatu Rohmah
Published: February 2020

Junior high school teachers have a responsibility to improve the quality of learning. Improving the quality of learning is accompanied by the demands of the times. In the 21st century, information technology is growing rapidly. Therefore, they have to foster their knowledge. The problem in SMPN 2 Balen is most teachers have not used the learning media. Though learning media have the power in transferring information. One of the IT-based media that can be used in learning is autoplay. Learning media with autoplay will make the learning process interesting so that students can be motivated in learning. This is because the program can display text, images, sound and video. Seeing the problems described above, it is necessary to do activities that can improve the ability of teachers in developing and utilizing IT-based learning media, through training of making learning media with autoplay program. This devotion activity aims to help teachers SMPN 2 Balen in improving the quality of learning, especially related to the pedagogical competence of teachers about knowledge and skills in developing and applying media learning with Autoplay program. Training is conducted for 6 months divided into three stages: (1) planning stage, (2) stage of implementation, (3) evaluation phase. Results from activities in the form of learning media products with autoplay program.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um032v1i12018p021