bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Forest fire risk analysis via integration of GIS, RS and AHP: The Case of Çanakkale, Turkey
Authors: Akbulak Cengiz , Tatlı Hasan , Aygün Gurcu , Sağlam Bülent
Published: November 2018

Forest fire is one of the high-risk natural disasters in the north-western Anatolia section of Turkey. This paper suggests a new approach based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) for the development of forest fire-risk model. The proposed approach includes human factors as well as environmental factors. In this context, the 12 variables defined under anthropogenic and physical factors in the proposed model are the slope, elevation, aspect, vegetation type, crown closure, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), distance to road, settlement, and agricultural areas, population density, previous fires, and Canadian Forest Fire Weather Index (FWI). For each variable, a layer was created in the GIS database environment. GIS-layers were classified, considering the risk of potentially generating forest-fire of the relevant variables. In addition, to generate risk maps, the weights used in these GIS-layers were obtained by applying the AHP technique. One of the major results of the study shows that the rates of “extreme”, “very high”, “high”, and “moderate” risk areas are 3.87%, 63.46%, 32.13% and 0.53%, respectively. Another important result is that there are not observed the so called “no risk" and "low risk" classes in the region. The results let us to make a conclusion that the natural and human factors having significant contributions the region to be fire-prone. Yet, these results also indicate that rather than emphasizing forest-fire preparedness and mitigation, policy-makers manage forest-fires through reactive, crisis-oriented approaches. In contrast to crisis-based management plans, this study suggests that risk-based preventive plans should be developed and implemented.
Morphological characteristics and power output in professional road cyclists during the competition phase
Authors: Lewandowski Andrzej , Kowalewski Marcin , Kowalik Tomasz , Piekorz Zuzanna
Published: November 2018

Study aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the power output and major morphological characteristics during the competition phase. We hypothesised that substantial overloads occurring during this stage cause a decrease in body mass, fat and power output levels in the cyclists.

Material and methods: Nine members from an affiliated Professional Cycling Group ActiveJet Team were observed during the period between January and September. Their mean age was calculated as 25.1 ± 1.6 years. Each month the main somatic fea­tures were determined and the BMI and Rohrer index were measured. The level of adipose tissue was checked using the Tanita BC-418 Ma and the Schoeberer Rad Messtechnik SRM training system was employed to record the maximum level of power output. The following tests were used to collect data: Shapiro-Wilk and ANOVA (assessment of the distribution of variables), Duncan (assessment of the changes of variables), and Pearson correlation coefficient (assessment of power dependence and morphological features). A significance coefficient of α = 0.05 was assumed.

Results: The research of the studied group revealed a steady decrease in the body mass and fat percentage but no significant differences in power output levels. Its peak was reached in the middle of the starting phase (1195.3 ± 222.3 W) and the lowest level was noted during the last month of our observation (1114.1 ± 152.1 W; D = 81.2 W, p = 0.088). Correlations were found between body mass, fat composition and power output levels: moderate for mass (r = 0.383-0.778) and fat (r = 0.352-0.629) content to power output and small negative for height to power output. In most cases, however, they were either weak or low (r = -0.017-0.339).

Conclusions: Significant changes in the morphological characteristics (body weight 70.2 ± 6.4-69.2 ± 5.9 kg, p < 0.001; BMI 21.4 ± 1.9-21.1 ± 1.7, p < 0.001; Rohrer index 1.18 ± 0.11-1.16 ± 0.10, p < 0.001; fat 9.2 ± 3.2-8.2 ± 2.3, p < 0.001) and no differences in power output combined (1151.0 ± 272.4-1114.1 ± 152.1 W, p = 0.434) with medium correlations of these determinants (body height - 2.53-0.354; body weight 0.383-0.778; fat 0.352-0.629) indicate the significance of motor charac­teristics in road racing cyclists. Thus levels in its competency and performance outcomes are determined to a greater extent by factors other than the somatic characteristics.
Men’s embodied occupational narratives: An empirical study revisited
Authors: Robinson Victoria
Published: November 2018

This article revisits data from a UK ESRC-funded project which previously was used to argue that there are implications of different occupational cultures for the living out of men’s masculine and embodied identities. Examining embodied narratives within occupational cultures commonly stereotyped as ‘masculine’ or ‘feminine’ (here, the professions of hairdressing, estate agency and firefighting), revealed how men conform to, draw upon and resist, even reinvent the gendered stereotypes associated with these occupations. Such a focus enables men’s embodied narratives to be listened to in terms of their diversity, fluidity and mobility. Through the data, it emerges that the outcome of particular forms of embodied practices can act to not only reinforce, but also to destabilize or undo masculinity in its hegemonic or traditional forms. Here, I revisit some of the conclusions drawn from this original study to re-focus on the men’s telling of their embodied narratives within and cross spheres and over the life course. In so doing, I consider how the researchers in the project could, potentially at least, have interpreted those narratives differently at times. In conclusion, I also raise issues to start to think more comparatively and in an interdisciplinary context, about men’s body narratives.
Ritual Artifacts as Symbolic Habits
Authors: Magnani Lorenzo
Published: November 2018

The concepts of manipulative abduction and of extending, disembodying, and distributing the mind can help delineate important aspects of the role of habits, rituals, and symbols in human cognition, including when new concepts are created. Taking advantage of some psychoanalytical and anthropological issues, I will show how symbolic habits in rituals can function as memory mediators which are able to play significant roles in human cognition and action. They can maximize abducibility and so recoverability of knowledge contents, including at the unconscious level.
An efficient sequential learning algorithm in regime-switching environments
Authors: Kim Jaeho , Lee Sunhyung
Published: November 2018

We provide a novel approach of estimating a regime-switching nonlinear and non-Gaussian state-space model based on a particle learning scheme. In particular, we extend the particle learning method in Liu, J., and M. West. 2001. “Combined Parameter and State Estimation in Simulation-Based Filtering.” InSequential Monte Carlo Methods in Practice, 197–223. Springer. by constructing a new proposal distribution for the latent regime index variable that incorporates all available information contained in the current and past observations. The Monte Carlo simulation result implies that our approach categorically outperforms a popular existing algorithm. For empirical illustration, the proposed algorithm is used to analyze the underlying dynamics of US excess stock return.
Safety Factor for the New Exact Plasma Equilibria
Authors: Bogoyavlenskij Oleg
Published: November 2018

An exact formula for the limit of the safety factor q at a magnetic axis is derived for the general up-down asymmetric plasma equilibria possessing axial symmetry, generalizing Bellan’s formula for the up-down symmetric ones. New exact axisymmetric plasma equilibria depending on arbitrary parameters α, ξ, bkn
, zkn
, where k = 1, ⋯, M, n = 1⋯, N, are constructed (α ≠ 0 is a scaling parameter), which are up-down asymmetric in general. The equilibria are not force-free if ξ ≠ 0 and satisfy Beltrami equation if ξ = 0. For some values of ξ the magnetic field and electric current fluxes have isolated invariant toroidal magnetic rings, for another ξ they have invariant spheroids (blobs) and for some values of ξ both invariant toroidal rings and spheroids (blobs). A generalization of the Chandrasekhar – Fermi – Prendergast magnetostatic model of a magnetic star is presented where plasma velocity V(x) is non-zero.
Applicabilité et utilité de la typologie de Larouche et al. (2012) comme outil de gouvernance, de planification et de gestion : le cas de l’Université de Moncton
Authors: Larouche Catherine , Savard Denis , Richard Jean-François , Leblanc Gabrièle , Jean Pauline
Published: November 2018

La typologie des conceptions des universités de Larouche et al. (2012) a été développée et validée en vue d’évaluer la performance des établissements universitaires. Cette typologie comporte sept types de conceptions (Académique, Service public, Marché, Entrepreneuriale, Politique, Milieu de vie et Apprenante). De façon à juger de l’applicabilité de la typologie dans les processus de gouvernance, de planification et de gestion des établissements universitaires, huit administrateurs de l’Université de Monc-ton ont été rencontrés dans le cadre d’entretiens semi-structurés. Cette communication a comme objectif de rendre compte, d’une part, de la perception des dirigeants rencontrés par l’identification des concep-tions présentes et de réalités signifiantes à cette université, et d’autre part, de l’utilité de la typologie comme outil de gouvernance, de planification, d’évaluation ou de gestion.
Par-delà le sacrifice nécessaire et le tueur absent : l’importance d’étudier les crimes en col blanc sous l’angle de crimes systémiques
Authors: Fines Louise
Published: November 2018

Les crimes en col blanc couvrent un large registre d’infractions et de conduites, et si certaines de ces conduites ne sont pas très graves (des infractions techniques, précisément le non-respect de règlements), d’autres mettent en péril de vastes pans de la population et à ce titre semblent relever plus volontiers de procédures pénales. De manière à souligner ce caractère paradoxal des crimes en col blanc, nous revisitons, notamment en mobilisant deux théories contemporaines (le sacrifice nécessaire et le tueur absent), des cas qui ont marqué l’imaginaire, tant les conséquences pour la vie humaine et les écosystèmes dépassent l’entende-ment. Dans un tel contexte, il apparaît opportun d’envisager l’étude des crimes en col blanc sous l’angle de crimes systémiques : soit des actions organisées et récurrentes.
L’« institution juste » face à la désinstitutionnalisation dans le secteur social et médicosocial
Authors: Benoit Didier
Published: November 2018

La désinstitutionnalisation dans le secteur social et médicosocial en France relève avant tout d’une volonté de l’Union européenne d’affirmer l’accompagnement de l’usager dans une perspective inclusive. L’institu-tion se trouve dès lors questionnée comme univers de paradoxes dans ses dimensions structurelles, fonctionnelles et économiques. La désinstitutionnalisation vient ainsi réinterroger l’objet de l’institution, ses périmètres d’action, ses modalités de gouvernance. Elle s’interroge aussi sur ce qui fait sens au sein de l’institution. L’enjeu est de déter-miner comment la désinstitutionnalisation constitue un plus pour l’usager et comment elle assure une cohérence de bientraitance entre le milieu institutionnel et le milieu ordinaire. C’est également le moment de sonder la notion d’institution juste comme espace du vivre-ensemble, telle que définie par Ricoeur, la réussite de cet examen reposant sur le respect du droit des usagers.
Ciclo diario y anual de variables troposféricas y oceánicas en la Isla del Coco, Costa Rica
Authors: Alfaro Eric J.
Published: November 2018

Se recolectaron los registros meteorológicos de las estaciones que funcionaron en la Isla del Coco, Costa Rica, pertenecientes a una estación meteorológica automática y a dos pluviógrafos, para el periodo 1997 – 2005. También se obtuvieron las series de tiempo de diferentes de registros históricos y de los puntos de rejilla más cercanos a la isla de distintas bases de datos geofísicas públicas. Se hizo énfasis en la recolección de registros de precipitación, viento, radiación, humedad relativa, temperatura superficial del aire y del mar. Para todas las variables con registros de datos horarios, se obtuvieron sus ciclos diarios y anuales y se estudió sus características intra-estacionales, tales como máximos, mínimos y épocas de transición; y se hizo la comparación de los registros de precipitación de las estaciones con los registros de las bases de datos con mayor escala espacial. Se observa que las variaciones estacionales en la Isla del Coco están asociadas a la migración meridional de la Zona de Convergencia Inter-Tropical, ya que la isla se encuentra bajo su influencia prácticamente desde la primavera hasta el otoño boreal.
Morphological and molecular identification of Geophagus sveni Lucinda, Lucena & Assis, 2010 (Cichlidae, Cichliformes) from the Paraná river basin, Argentina
Authors: Benitez Mauricio F. , Cerutti Juan C. , Aichino Danilo R. , Baldo Diego
Published: November 2018

During 2015, we collected several specimens of a cichlid tentatively assigned to Geophagus in Yacyretá reservoir in the Paraná river basin (Argentina). By means of morphological and molecular evidence, we identified these specimens as Gephagus sveni, a species known from middle portion of the Tocantins River. Here we report the presence of the genus Geophagus (sensu stricto) in Argentina for the first time.
New records and range extension of Habenaria dutrae Schltr. (Orchidaceae) in southern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Crizel Gomes Gustavo , Ramos Molina Artur , Guarino Ernestino S. G. , Castilhos de Freitas Thales , Perleberg Tângela Denise
Published: November 2018

We describe 4 new records of Habenaria dutrae Schltr., a threatened orchid species that is endemic of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The new record, from Pontal da Barra, increases the distribution of H. dutrae by approximately 180 km south and represents the southernmost known location for the species. We also re-evaluate the conservation status of the species including the new records, finding it to be Endangered under criteria B2ab(iii); D.
Pengukuran Coverage Outdoor Wireless LAN Dengan Metode Visualisasi Di Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
Authors: Hamidi Eki Ahmad Zaki , Ismail Nanang , Syahyadin Ramadhan
Published: November 2018

Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung merupakan salah satu instansi pendidikan yang memanfaatkan wireless LAN sebagai media pembelajaran dan informasi, namun banyaknya penggunaan frekuensi dan channel pada wireless LAN dapat menyebabkan overlap hingga terjadi interferensi sinyal. Agar mendapatkan coverage jaringan yang baik pada perangkat outdoor wireless LAN, diperlukan suatu perencanaan dalam penempatan posisi antena dan perhitungan Link Budget yang terdiri dari free space loss, effective isotropically radiated power, received signal level dan system operating margin. Selain itu perhitungan dilakukan secara simulasi dengan menggunakan software Radio Mobile untuk melihat hasil coverage area secara visual. Pengukuran jaringan yang dilakukan terdiri dari 1 antena Server dan 3 access point yang ditempatkan pada posisi yang telah ditentukan berdasarkan kondisi eksisting. Hasil rancangan jaringan yang dianalisis menggunakan perhitungan Link Budget secara teori maupun simulasi  dengan nilai parameter System Operating Margin (SOM) terbesar pada server sebesar 47,26 dB, sedangkan pada access point#1 46,26 dB, access point#2 45,76 dB dan access point#3 39,5 dB dimana telah memenuhi batas perancangan sinyal yang baik.
Pengujian Peladen VoIP dalam Lingkungan Operasional
Authors: Saputra Dany Eka , Irsyad Irfan Dhia , Mujib Muhammad Abdul
Published: November 2018

Pengujian peladen (server) yang sudah memasuki masa operasional menimbulkan beberapa masalah. Peladen yang berada diluar kuasa pihak penguji serta gangguan dari faktor eksternal dapat mempengaruhi hasil pengujian dan memberikan kesimpulan yang salah. Untuk itu, penelitian mengembangkan metode pengujian yang dapat mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Metode dikembangkan untuk menguji penggunaan peladen VoIP melayani panggilan dari dan ke jaringan lokal yang berbeda. Pengujian dilakukan dengan memantau paket data yang dikirimkan selama percakapan menggunakan VoIP di perangkat percakapan. Hasil dari implementasi metode menunjukkan bahwa metode pengujian dapat memberikan kesimpulan mengenai peladen VoIP yang diuji.
Perancangan Transmitter Gelombang Akustik pada VLF Band untuk Bawah Air
Authors: Sawitri Kania , Rustamaji Rustamaji , Putra Rian Mahesa
Published: November 2018

Teknologi akustik saat ini banyak digunakan untuk keperluan sarana navigasi, komunikasi, dan pendeteksian. Sinyal akustik dapat dideteksi dan dihasilkan oleh perangkat transducer electroacoustic. Perangkat untuk mengubah energi akustik menjadi energi listrik disebut hydrophones atau received transducer, dan untuk mengubah energi elektrik menjadi energi akustik disebut proyektor atau transmit transducer. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan perancangan dan realisasi transmitter (Tx) sinyal akustik pada very low frequency (VLF) band untuk bawah air, terdiri dari pulse signal generator, power amplifier, dan transmit transducer. Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran dan pengujian transmitter (Tx): Tx mampu membangkitkan sinyal suara (gelombang akustik) pada rentang frekuensi 12.67 s.d 33.68 kHz; tanpa pelindung anti air mampu memancarkan gelombang akustik (suara) pada rentang frekuensi 13.16 s.d 21.38 kHz, dengan pelindung anti air mampu memancarkan gelombang akustik (suara) pada rentang frekuensi 12.69 s.d 20.75 kHz, dan mampu memancarkan gelombang akustik (suara) di dalam air pada rentang frekuensi 13.10 s.d 18.91 kHz.
Analisis Perhitungan Rugi-Rugi Daya Di Penyulang CDM Mochammad Toha - Bandung Hingga Trafo Distribusi
Authors: Hilmansyah Muhammad Temmy , Hariyanto Nasrun , Saodah Siti
Published: November 2018

Suatu sistem tenaga listrik pada umumnya terdiri dari beberapa unsur penting yaitu sistem pembangkitan, system transmisi, dan system distribusi. Oleh karena itu pentransmisian dan pendistribusian pun sangat berpengaruh terhadap kualitas listrik yang sampai ke konsumen, besarnya rugi-rugi listrik yang di hadapi PT.PLN (Persero) cukup besar sehingga harus di benahi karena sebagai faktor penting dalam pengembangan jaringan listrik ke depannya, cara perhitungan rugi-rugi daya dan energi listrik pada jaringan distribusi primer tegangan menengah, teknik tag GPS akan di lakukan simulasi jarak menggunakan aplikasi google earth, Simulasi aliran daya menggunakan aplikasi ETAP , maka dari hasil tersebut pun dapat digunakan sebagai acuan untuk perencanaan perluasan jaringan listrik di Indonesia, karena sangat berpengaruh terhadap nilai investasi jangka Panjang.
Perancangan dan Realisasi Solar Tracking System Untuk Peningkatan Efisiensi Panel Surya Menggunakan Arduino Uno
Authors: Fauzi Kodrat Wirawan , Arfianto Teguh , Taryana Nandang
Published: November 2018

Pada saat ini panel surya sudah banyak digunakan di wilayah Indonesia, telah banyak dimanfaatkan untuk menghasilkan energi listrik, yaitu dengan menggunakan panel surya yang dapat mengubah energi matahari menjadi energi listrik. Dalam hal ini kebanyakan solar cell yang terpasang kebanyakan bersifat statis atau diam, mengakibatkan penyerapan energi matahari oleh solar cell kurang optimal. Untuk mendapatkan energi matahari yang maksimal, maka posisi panel surya tersebut harus selalu tegak lurus terhadap arah datangnya sinar matahari. Pada penelitian ini telah dirancang sistem mekanis yang dapat menggerakkan posisi panel surya agar selalu mengikuti arah pergerakan matahari yang diberi nama solar tracking system. Solar tracking system yang dibuat merupakan prototype, solar tracker ini berfungsi untuk mengoptimalkan penerimaan energi matahari oleh solar cell. Sistem ini bekerja dengan adanya 2 buah sensor peka cahaya (LDR) yang membaca pergerakan matahari ditempatkan di beberapa sudut pada panel surya, lalu output LDR terhubung pada pin analog arduino, arduino akan mengolah data dari sensor LDR sehingga motor akan menggerakan solar cell ke kiri atau ke kanan sesuai perintah. Ada beberapa komponen yang digunakan pada perancangan solar tracking system ini yaitu acccu, solar charge controller, voltage regulator dan sebuah LCD. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menggunakan metoda solar tracking system, maka total jumlah energi yang dihasilkan lebih besar dibandingkan panel surya statis.
Analisis Kualitas Layanan QoS Video Conference pada Jaringan 4G LTE dengan Menggunakan Codec H.264
Authors: Wati Anggar , Suroso Suroso , Sarjana Sarjana
Published: November 2018

Video conferencing adalah layanan komunikasi interaktif jarak jauh yang dapat mempertemukan dua orang atau lebih dengan memanfaatkan layanan internet broadband. Layanan ini dapat mengirim dan menerima data dalam bentuk audio dan video secara simultan atau teknik pengiriman secara dua arah. Data berupa audio dan video yang memiliki bandwidth cukup besar sehingga membutuhkan jaringan yang mampu memenuhi kebutuhan bandwidth. Oleh karena itu, dipilih jaringan 4G LTE sebagai jaringan yang melakukan layanan video conference. Dalam penelitian ini jenis video conference yang dipilih adalah video conference multipoint dengan 4 provider yang berbeda - beda. Pengamatan dilakukan selama sebulan di gedung Politeknik Negeri Graha Sriwijaya. Hasil penelitian ini telah menyimpulkan bahwa provider A lebih unggul dari provider lain. di mana provider A hanya memiliki penundaan 6,03 ms dan packet loss hanya 0,2%. Kemudian provider D menempati urutan kedua, provider C menempati urutan ketiga dan terakhir provider B. Begitu juga penggunaan provider data A memiliki lebih banyak penggunaan data internet daripada penyedia lainnya. Ini dibuktikan dengan kualitas yang ditawarkan dan kejelasan gambar selama video conference.
Perancangan Simulator Pemodelan Prediksi Redaman Propagasi Outdoor pada Sistem Komunikasi Seluler
Authors: Nugroho Daniel Adi , Aryanta Dwi
Published: November 2018

Pathloss yang terjadi pada hubungan pemancar dan penerima akan mempengaruhi kualitas jaringan komunikasi. Banyak pemodelan yang digunakan sebagai cara untuk memprediksi besaran pathloss tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat simulator perhitungan prediksi redaman propagasi outdoor menggunakan model Lee, Okumura-Hatta, dan SUI. Simulator digunakan untuk membandingkan nilai pathloss pada frekuensi 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, dan 2300 MHz. Simulator dapat memasukkan variasi nilai dari parameter ketinggian antena BTS, ketinggian antena MS, dan frekuensi. Hasil simulasi menunjukkan nilai pathloss dari model SUI pada daerah urban menggunakan frekuensi 2300 MHz sebesar 190,89 dB dan merupakan yang terbesar, sedangkan yang terkecil didapat dari model Lee pada daerah rural menggunakan frekuensi 900 MHz dengan nilai pathloss sebesar 51,12 dB.
#ChoosePsychiatry #the60secondchallenge – a thematic analysis of videos published on Twitter about reasons for choosing psychiatry
Authors: Cunliffe Jonathan , Hargreaves Helen , Melton William , Abed Reem
Published: November 2018

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Aims and Method#ChoosePsychiatry is the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s social media campaign aimed at medical students and foundation doctors to encourage recruitment into psychiatry.  This study explored the reasons given for choosing psychiatry in videos uploaded by psychiatrists to Twitter alongside the campaign, through the use of thematic analysis. ResultsEach psychiatrist gave different reasons for choosing psychiatry but four main themes were identified: prior experience of psychiatry, career factors, patient factors and knowledge factors.  Both undergraduate and postgraduate experiences were influential in choosing psychiatry.  In particular, perceived job satisfaction, an opportunity to deliver holistic care and a sense of making a difference were also influential in choosing psychiatry.Clinical ImplicationsFindings here support efforts to improve the undergraduate experience and to increase foundation posts, as well as maintaining some of the current key messages of the campaign.  However, whilst engagement with the videos on Twitter was observed, further consideration of the most appropriate social media platform to ensure engagement with the target audience is needed.
Naturalistic measurement of driver eye height and object height using photogrammetry
Authors: Llewellyn Richard , Sarkar Prakash , Taylor Mark Dunlop
Published: November 2018

Driver eye height and object height are key factors in the derivation of basic parameters for safe and economically efficient highway design. In this work, previous approaches to the measurement of these values were critically reviewed and the changes in them over time were investigated. Previous methods of measurement were found to have considerable limitations in terms of coverage or accuracy. A new approach was thus developed for the naturalistic recording of a sample of vehicles using the principles of photogrammetry – the first time this approach has been used for all vehicle types. A field survey on a typical single-carriageway UK trunk road was undertaken and the driver eye and object heights of vehicles using the route were recorded. This work confirms the consumer trend for larger vehicles with a consequential increase in driver eye height and object height. It was found that the values used in current design standards are conservative and robust, but potential exists for further review. The results of this study will be useful to roads authorities internationally in defining their own highway design standards.
Pseudo-mirror nuclei in the mass regions A~ 170 and A~ 200
Authors: SAYGI Bahadir
Published: November 2018

The concept of
pseudo-mirror nuclei is based on NπNν scheme introduced
as an extension of NpNnscheme. The NπNν scheme
tells us that if two nuclei from different mass region have equal number of
integrated n-p interaction than the experimental observables E(2+), E(4+)/E(2+)
and B(E2; 2+→ 0+) are expected to be almost equal,
therefore equal number of n-p interaction build similar level schemes up to
certain spin quantum numbers. Pseudo-mirror nuclei have been introduced for the
first time in the mass regions A ~ 100 and A ~ 130 for Mo, Zr, Nd and Ce
nuclei.  Later, a systematic work carried
out over a broad region of Segre chart showed
that not only the excitation energies but also related B(E2) values of excited
states in Pseudo-mirror nuclei (PMN) are in good agreement. In the present
work, we present new pseudo-mirror nuclei in the mass region A ~ 170 and A ~
200 for the first time.
3x3 Dimensional Special Matrices Associated with Fibonacci and Lucas Numbers
Authors: KARAKAYA Sinan , ÖZDEMİR Halim , PETİK Tuğba
Published: November 2018

In the study, it has been developed a method for deriving special matrices of 3x3 dimensions, whose powers are related to Fibonacci and Lucas numbers, and some special matrices have been found via the method developed. Also, it has been given some identities related to the matrices found.
CURRENT STATUS OF POPULATION AND ECOLOGICAL PECULIARITIES OF THE EURASIAN BEAVER CASTOR FIBER L. IN ROSTOV REGION
Authors: Stakheev Valeriy V. , Shmatko Vlalimir Yu. , Panasyuk Nikita V. , Kleshchenkov Aleksey V.
Published: November 2018

Aim. Are considered the issues of distribution, the current state, and some ecological peculiarities of the Eurasian beaver Castor fiber in the Rostov region in the south of their range. Methods. The materials presented in the study were collected predominantly in the spring-summer months, based on the information from hunting specialists. Was used the method of counting the number of inhabited settlements. Was also considered the confinement of the animal to certain stations, as well as to the width of the river bed. Results. Over the past two decades, this species has significantly expanded its distribution in the region and settled along the right bank of the Don River up to its mouth. Currently, the number of beavers in the Rostov region is estimated at over 2300 individuals. At the same time, the overwhelming majority of them inhabit the administrative regions located in the north of the region and are more connected with the rivers of Seversky Donets, Kalitva, Chir, the middle course of the Don River. Conclusion. In the Rostov region, the beaver demonstrates the main elements of occupying the territories, which is expressed in the prevalence of construction of burrows over the construction of huts, as well as the absence of dams and canals. In the near future, there is a probable increase in the density of the population of the beaver in the lower reaches of the Don, as well as the colonization of the rivers of the northern part of the Azov Sea.
MEDICAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF INDUCED ABORTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF DAGESTAN
Authors: Gasangadzhieva Aziza G. , Gabibova Patimat I. , Nakhibasheva Gyulnara M. , Medzhidov Elmira M. , Abdullaeva Zaira E. , Nakhibashev Simurden M. , Medzhidova Maryam M.
Published: November 2018

Aim. The aim of the research is to consider the medical and social aspects of artificially terminating pregnancy in the Republic of Dagestan. Material and methods. To achieve this goal, we have created a database of the cases of artificial abortion in the Republic of Dagestan. Statistical processing of the results of the study was carried out using software packages like STATISTICA and Excel. Results. The total number of abortions for the study period was 157526 cases, of which 26% of cases were spontaneous abortions, 8.9% of cases were abortions for medical reasons. During the period under review, there was an increase in the number of spontaneous abortions and abortions due to medical indications by 170% and 108.6%, respectively. There is the prevalence of abortions of the pregnancy of up to 12 weekperiod, including mini-abortions, the average percentage of the total number of abortions for the study period was 90%. In the Republic of Dagestan, the average annual intensive standardized abortion rate was 14.67 cases per 1,000 women of childbearing age women of childbearing age (WCA). And among the urban population, this number is higher, and amounted to 25.57 ‰ against 6.25 ‰ in rural areas. The highest values of the average long-term intensive frequency of abortions are observed in the cities of Kizilyurt, Derbent, Makhachkala, Kaspiisk; in the countrysides: Dakhadayevsky, Tarumovsky, Laksky and Babaurtovsky districts. Conclusion. The problem of abortion, despite the steady tendency to reduce their number, still needs to be solved because it is the leading cause of maternal death in Russia, inflammatory diseases of the genitals, infertility, and it also adversely affects the course of subsequent pregnancies and births, increasing the frequency miscarriage, maternal and perinatal pathology.
NEW DATA ABOUT THE FAUNА OF ORIBATID MITES (ORIBATIDA) OF THE NORTH CAUCASUS
Authors: Shtanchaeva Umukusum Ya. , Subias Luis S. , Kremenitsa Aleksandr M.
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this work is to publish new data on the species composition of oribatid mites in the North Caucasus, which will make possible to clarify the destribution of the oribatids of the world fauna region. The material was collected in 2003-2009, according to generally accepted methods, in 23 habitats in the territory of Adygea, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria and the Krasnodar Territory in various altitudinal levels: in alpine and subalpine meadows, in mountain forests of various types (birch, pine, beech or mixed), mesophytic meadows in the forest zone, in xerophytic shrubs and mountain steppes, floodplain meadows and salt marshes of the semidesert biotopes of the lowland zone. Results. There were found 349 species of the oribatid mites from 158 genera and subgenera belonging to 62 families. Forest habitats are characterized by the greatest species diversity, there are found 232 species of oribatids. In the alpine and subalpine meadows 158 species are noted, 71 species are found in the mountain steppe zone, 47 species in the salt marshes of the semidesert zone, and 7 species in the floodplain meadows. For the first time in the Caucasian region one genus Novosuctobelba Hammer, 1977 and 29 species of the oribatid mites are registered, founded earlier only in Japan, China, Somalia and some countries of the Mediterranean. There are 14 new taxa for science: 12 species and 2 subspecies. Conclusion. In 23 biotopes of 18 geographical points of the Northern Caucasus 349 species of the oribatid mites from 158 genera and subgenus and 62 families were found. The number of species found in the biotopes of different altitude zones corresponds to the basic patterns of distribution of oribatids in mountain ecosystems: the biotopes of the forest zone are characterized by the greatest species diversity, the number of species in the soils of alpine and subalpine meadows and biotopes of the mountain-steppe zone is somewhat lower, the smallest number of species is found in the semidesert zone. For the first time in the Caucasian region one genus and 29 species of oribatid have been recorded, which allows to expand the areology of some species of the oribatid mites. There are 14 new taxa for science.
VARIABILITY OF ANATOMICAL FEATURES OF VEGETATIVE AND GENERATIVE ORGANS OF NITRARIA SCHOBERI L. IN SULAK POPULATION OF DAGHESTAN
Authors: Аsadulaev Zagirbeg M. , Gadzhiataev Magomed G. , Ramazanova Zulfira R.
Published: November 2018

Aim. The work is devoted to the study of intrapopulation variability of the Sulak population of Nitraria schoberi L. Methods. The materials for this article were samples of vegetative and generative organs (shoot, leaf, fruit, seed) collected in 2015 in the natural population of N. schoberi in the Caspian lowland to the north-west of the village of Sulak. Results. The studied individuals of N. schoberi differ both in absolute indices of characteristics and in the degree of their variability, which is related both to micro growth conditions and to their genetic and age specific features. The prevalence of shrubs with a smaller diameter we associate with the relative youth of the population. In the semi-arid conditions of the Caspian lowland of Dagestan, N. schoberi bushes play a big role in the sand consolidation process, forming dunes and barrows, which is related to their ability to grow in diameter forming the beds during the rooting of lodging boughs. Conclusion. On the basis of discriminative analysis on the set of the characteristics of the leaf, the maximum self-identity of the 8th bush (80%) was determined, and the 5th bush (100%), on the basis of the fruit and seed, as confirmed by the Mahalanobis distances. The evaluation of signs of vegetative organs according to the results of dispersion analysis showed that the influence of the conditions of the year (h2– 20,8%) is higher than the influence of the characteristics of the bushes themselves (h2– 3,8%). Of generative characters, the greatest contribution is made by the length of the seed (h2– 63,6).
Türkçe Ezan Uygulamasının Toplumsal Hafızada Yol Açtığı Travmalar Üzerine
Authors: ATAY Rıfat
Published: November 2018

Bu makalede, Cumhuriyet tarihinin ilk çeyreğinde milli din anlayışı çevresinde uygulamaya konan ve yaklaşık on sekiz yıl devam eden Türkçe ezan denemesinin toplumsal hafızada yarattığı travmaların bir değerlendirmesi yapılmaktadır. Bir dini gösterge olarak ezanın önemini vurgulayan kısa girişten sonra, Türkçe ezan uygulamasının kısa bir tarihçesi verilmiştir. Akabinde hem yazılı kaynaklar hem de sözlü tanıklıklara dayanarak toplumsal hafızada konuya dair yansıyan tecrübe, gözlem ve incelemeler sunulmuştur. Müslümanlar için evrensel bir çağrı niteliği olan ezanın millileştirilmesi çabaları toplumdan en sert direnişi görmüştür. Ezanı Arapça okuyanların hapis ve para cezasına çarptırılmalarına rağmen uygulama tutmamış, siyaseten gelen yasak yine siyasi müdahale ile 1950 yılında kaldırılmıştır.
In vivo, Extract from Withania somnifera Root Ameliorates Arthritis via Regulation of Key Immune Mediators of Inflammation in Experimental Model of Arthritis
Authors: Khan Mahmood Ahmad , Ahmed Rafat Sultana , Chandra Nilesh , Arora Vinod Kumar , Ali Athar
Published: November 2018

Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a devastating disease characterized by continual addition of leukocytes and T cells within the articular cavity causing inflammation and cartilage destruction. Withania somnifera is one of the most precious medicinal herbs, reported to have antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties.  Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous extract of Withania somnifera roots (WSAq) in Collagen Induced Arthritic (CIA) rats.  Methods: To achieve this, we assessed the level of inflammatory cytokines such as Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-10 in CIA rats. Further, transcription factor, oxidative stress parameters and CD+8 expressions were also analyzed in CIA rats.  Results: Arthritic rats showed a greater increase in the levels of pro inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, transcription factor NF-κB and a decrease in IL-10 concentration than controls rats. Oral administration of WSAq at a dose of 300mg/kg.wt. (WSAq300) appreciably attenuated the production of these pro inflammatory cytokines. This anti-inflammatory activity of WSAq300 might be partly mediated through an increase in the secretion of IL-10 and inhibition of NF-κB activity. Further, arthritic rats also show increased oxidative stress as compared to control rats. This increased oxidative stress in the arthritic rats appears to be the outcome of both an activated pro-oxidant and a poor antioxidant defense system. Treatment with WSAq300 strongly ameliorates all these ROS parameters significantly to near normal. Additional, metalloproteinase MMP-8 levels were also measured and found to be increased in CIA rats, which after treatment with WSAq300 came down to near normal.  Conclusion: From the above results, it can be concluded that the use of WSAq300 may be a valuable supplement which can improve human arthritis.
Strategies for Rot Control of Soybean Sprouts
Authors: Choi Jae-Suk
Published: November 2018

Soybean sprouts are nutrient-rich, contain plentiful proteins, vitamin C, and minerals and
are packed in small numbers after production. As soybean sprouts were mass produced in a factory,
the occurrence of rotting in soybean sprouts has become a serious problem. To overcome these
problems, many efforts have been made to provide healthy soybean sprouts in Korea. This paper
reviewed the physicochemical techniques used for supplying water with antibacterial properties and
the natural antimicrobial materials developed for soybean sprout cultivation. On the basis of this
review, 11 of the antimicrobial agents and/or techniques currently used originated from mineral,
non-metal ions, and metal ions, 4 from antagonistic microorganisms, 7 from agents originating
from animals, 31 from medicinal and herbal plants, and 11 from physicochemical agents and/or
techniques. In addition, these agents and/or techniques showed potential not only for the inhibition
of spoilage and rot of soybean sprouts but also for the extension of product shelf life, the enhancement
of taste and aroma, the enhancement of nutrition and functional components, growth promotion,
and/or the reduction of production costs. Continuous scientific innovations and improved
processing technology will aid in further advancements and improvements in this area. Therefore,
this study offers useful insights suggesting direction for future research and provides information
on the different anti-rotting agents and/or techniques for soybean sprouts developed to date, also as
discussed in various patents.
Los retos de los partidos políticos
Authors: Morales Tobar Marco
Published: November 2018

El siguiente documento es una discusión sobre los avances tecnológicos, su utilización en la política y el reto que eso constituye para los partidos políticos y la necesaria adaptación para enfrentar nuevos contextos en los cuales el uso de las redes y la tecnología virtual es ineludible. El documento está constituido por cinco partes. La primera discute la importancia de la representación, para luego exponer el rol de los partidos en su función de representación. En la tercera parte, refiero de modo muy breve la importancia de las elecciones. En un cuarto apartado hago una breve exposición de la importancia del uso de la tecnología en la política, lo que ahora se conoce como Política 2.0; y la última parte planteo los retos que implica el uso de las tecnologías de la informática y las TICS en la política partidaria.
ELECCIONES, CONTEXTO ELECTORAL Y RÉGIMEN POLÍTICO EN EL NORTE DE ÁFRICA, 2006-2016
Authors: Martínez-Fuentes Guadalupe
Published: November 2018

Este artículo persigue contribuir a esclarecer la relación entre elecciones, contexto electoral y régimen político en los países del Norte de África durante la última década. Con tal fin, se ofrece un estudio comparado de la evolución de la integridad electoral, los derechos políticos y el estado de democratización a lo largo de tres fases del ciclo político electoral en la región: la anterior al estallido de la denominada Primavera Árabe, la inmediatamente posterior y la de su último desarrollo. Como resultado, los hallazgos de esta investigación sugieren la existencia de una correlación positiva entre estas.
Igualdad política y rol de los tribunales
Authors: Zúñiga Urbina Francisco
Published: November 2018

El derecho a voto es parte esencial de nuestra democracia, pero se torna ilusorio cuando la ley no establece medidas especiales que permitan que ciertas personas puedan ejercer dicho derecho fundamental de acuerdo con la Constitución. De ello surgen diversas preguntas que con esta presentación buscaremos responder, entre ellas, ¿puede la Corte Suprema ordenar al SERVEL medidas para el ejercicio del derecho a voto de los reclusos?, ¿constituye una forma de discriminación la imposibilidad en la que se encuentran las personas privadas de libertad que no han sido inhabilitadas, pero que no pueden votar?, ¿existe norma o disposición que permita el derecho a voto de las personas privadas de libertad?
La actualización de la ley orgánica constitucional de los partidos políticos en Chile
Authors: Camacho Cépeda Gladys
Published: November 2018

La alarma social suscitada por los casos de corrupción que
marcaron la agenda política del 2015, ligados al financiamiento
irregular de las campañas políticas, desembocó en la creación de
un Consejo Asesor Presidencial contra los Conflictos de Interés, el
Tráfico de Influencias y la Corrupción.
Hacia la reciudadanización del derecho electoral
Authors: Ackerman John
Published: November 2018

El artículo retoma los antecedentes y evolución desde 1994 de las instituciones tanto administrativas como jurisdiccionales encargadas de llevar a cabo el proceso electoral y legitimarlo por la vía judicial, desde la perspectiva de una burocratización que se traduce en pérdida de autonomía, así como en el estado actual que guarda la legislación en la materia en relación con la jurisprudencia emitida por el TEPJF y que es analizada por el autor.
La sustentabilidad en la pesca como objeto del Ordenamiento Pesquero
Authors: Valenzuela Reyes Marìa Delgadina
Published: November 2018

Este artículo estudia la sustentabilidad en la pesca mexicana como objeto del ordenamiento pesquero. La investigación aborda diversos subtemas que guardan una estrecha relación entre sí, con identificación de conceptos, principios y enfoques que se encuentran explícitos en la normativa internacional y nacional en materia pesquero-ambiental. Parte de definiciones conceptuales de pesca, sustentabilidad y ordenamiento pesquero, así como el significado de los tipos de pesca, de recursos pesqueros y de los enfoques y principios que orientan los planes de ordenación y manejo de las pesquerías, para arribar a las conclusiones derivadas del análisisy reflexión de las temáticas involucradas.
La perspectiva de género en las políticas públicas: su aplicación en el Derecho Penal nicaragüense.
Authors: López Urbina Victoria Del Carmen
Published: November 2018

La Ley No 27.401 representa el intento más completo y exhaustivo de introducir en la legislación argentina la responsabilidad penal de las personas jurídicas. A lo largo de este trabajo, analizaremos si la responsabilidad penal de las personas jurídicas es compatible con los principios constitucionales que rigen nuestro Derecho Penal o si, por el contrario, resulta conveniente mantener la responsabilidad de las personas jurídicas por los delitos cometidos en su nombre o en su beneficio dentro de la órbita del Derecho Administrativo. Asimismo, estudiaremos cómo éstas cuestiones se vinculan con la generación de incentivos para que las empresas adopten programas de compliance, y con la promoción de una mayor eficiencia del sistema penal en su conjunto.
Los recursos administrativos en las contrataciones públicas nicaragüenses
Authors: Arríen Somarriba Juan Bautista
Published: November 2018

La Ley de contrataciones administrativas del Sector Público de Nicaragua y su reglamento han regulado una vía administrativa constituida por tres recursos administrativos, aclaración, impugnación y nulidad, con innovaciones jurídicas, por ejemplo, su resolución por entidades que no tramitan las licitaciones y concursos, es decir, la Procuraduría y la Contraloría General de la República, en una especie de descentralización de dicha vía, así como una suspensión automática por la admisión a trámite de los mismos pero con graves irregularidades o fallas técnicas que podrían crear incertidumbres en la tramitación y calendarización de los procedimientos de compra e incluso impedir, en determinados momentos, la ejecución de los contratos públicos, por lo que resulta oportuno analizarlos y plantear propuestas en pro de mejorar su regulación.
Los casos difíciles y la corte IDH: consideraciones sobre la argumentación del caso Lagos del Campo vs. Perú
Authors: Bayardi Martínez Cintia M.
Published: November 2018

El presente trabajo aborda un reciente fallo de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos desde la Teoría de los Casos Difíciles de Neil MacCormick. Para juzgar si la sentencia de la Corte IDH en el caso Lagos del Campo hizo lo correcto a la hora de declarar la justiciabilidad de los DESCA a través de la aplicación directa del artículo 26 de la CADH es necesario analizar sus argumentos. Los problemas de “interpretación” y “relevancia” que se observarán en la mencionada sentencia, ¿fueron resueltos de manera satisfactoria? El presente trabajo se propone reflexionar sobre la importancia de la argumentación jurídica en el Derecho y principalmente en los casos difíciles.
La teoría de las apariencias en el Derecho Administrativo
Authors: Cambero Quezada Guillermo
Published: November 2018

Existe una ausencia profunda en el análisis doctrinal de la teoría de las apariencias. Ningún estudio específico (libro, artículo sustancial o tesis doctoral) ha sido consagrado a las“apariencias”en el derecho administrativo o a la jurisprudencia en la materia de los derechos humanos (por lo menos en español). Más sorprendente todavía, el hecho de que no existen trabajos de juristas del Tribunal Europeo de Derecho Humanos en relación con su jurisprudencia y las apariencias, y las obras universitarias de referencia no establecen desarrollos profundos del tema. Por lo tanto, el “misterio de las apariencias” requiere un análisis, ya que su implementación y desarrollo ha tenido una función eminentemente protectora. La presente contribución analiza los conceptos fundamentales de la teoría de las apariencias,con la finalidad de apreciar el lugar que ocupa y el papel que desempeña en la tutela de los derechos del gobernado.