bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Simultaneous ammonium and nitrate removal by a modified intermittently aerated sequencing batch reactor (SBR) with multiple filling events
Authors: Hajsardar Mehdi , Borghei Seyed Mehdi , Hassani Amir Hessam , Takdastan Afshin
Published: October 2016

Optimized methods for simultaneous removal of nitrate, nitrite and ammonium are important features of nutrient removal. Nitrogen removal efficiency in an intermittently aerated sequencing batch reactor (IA-SBR) with multiple filling events was studied. No external carbon source was added and three filling events were considered. Oxidationreduction potential (ORP) and pH curve at solids retention time (SRT) of 20 d were analyzed. Effects of three organic loading rates (OLR), 0.67, 1.0 and 1.5 kgCOD/m3d, and three nitrogen loading rates (NLR), 0.054, 0.1 and 0.15 kgN/m3d, on nitrogen removal were studied. Nitrate Apex in pH curve and Nitrate Knee in ORP profile indicated that the end of denitrification would be achieved sooner. The kinetic coefficients of endogenous decay (kd) and yield (Y) were identified to evaluate heterotrophic specific denitrification rate (SDNRb). In period 2 at NLR of 0.054 kgN/m3d and considering 2 anoxic and 3 aerobic phases, nitrogen removal efficiency was 91.43%.
Encapsulation of l-menthol in hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin and release characteristics of the inclusion complex
Authors: Zhu Guangyong , Xiao Zuobing , Zhu Guangxu , Rujunzhou  , Niu Yunwei
Published: October 2016

l-menthol has been widely used in flavour, food and pharmaceuticals. Because of its high volatility and whisker growth, l-menthol-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex was produced to improve shelf-life, provide protection, and enhance the stability of l-menthol. The inclusion complex was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction. The results show that l-menthol was successfully encapsulated in hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin. l-menthol loading capacity is about 8.44%. Geometries and binding energies of l-menthol-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes were investigated using molecular mechanics calculations. The shape and orientation of the most stable complex, and the minimum binding energy were determined. L-menthol release from complex was determined by thermogravimetric analysis. Two l-menthol release rate peaks were observed at 69.3 and 279.1°C. The l-menthol release reaction order, release activation energy and the preexponential factor were obtained.
Effect of demineralization on the physiochemical structure and thermal degradation of acid treated indigenous rice husk
Authors: Aslam Umair , Ramzan Naveed , Iqbal Tanveer , Kazmi Mohsin , Ikhlaq Aamir
Published: October 2016

Energy generation from biomass presents some serious problems like slagging, fouling and corrosion of boilers. To address these problems, demineralization of biomass is performed using different leaching agents. This study is focused on determining the influence of leaching agents and leaching time on the physiochemical structure of rice husk during demineralization. Dilute (5% wt) solutions of HCl and H2SO4 were used for the demineralization of rice husk separately with leaching time of 15, 60 and 120 minutes. It is shown that H2SO4 exhibited higher removal of alkali and alkaline earth metals (AAEM) comparatively as depicted by the 34.2% decrease in ash content along with an increase of 7.10% in the heating value. The acid has been seen to induce more notable changes in physiochemical structure as depicted by the FTIR spectra and SEM micrographs. The thermal degradation behavior of the demineralized rice husk has also been reported.
The Evaluation of Recession Magnitudes in EU Countries during the Great Recession 2008–2010
Authors: Mazurek Jiří
Published: October 2016

The aim of this article is to compare 2008-2010 recession magnitudes in individual EU countries. For the comparison the recession magnitude scale was used. The strongest recession during the examined period took place in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Greece and Ireland, while the weakest recessions in the EU occurred in France, Malta and Cyprus. Poland and Slovakia were the only two EU countries that didn’t fall into a recession, that’s why they were not included in the study. The main findings of the paper are that EU19’s recession was much smaller than both the Great Depression of the 1930s and the recent Great Recession in the USA. Furthermore, with the use of a linear econometric model it was found that recession magnitudes in EU countries were directly proportional to the countries’ GDP per capita in 2008 and growth prior to recessions, while countries’ economic openness was indirectly proportional to recession magnitudes, all the relationships being statistically significant.
Potential Suitable Methods for Measuring the Effects of Animal-Assisted Activities and Therapy: a Review
Authors: Machová K. , Svobodová I. , Říha M. , Ryšánková L.
Published: October 2016

Dogs are companions of humans since time beyond memory and their use in rehabilitation processes is increasingly frequent. Dogs can be used for animal-assisted activities (AAA) as well as animal-assisted therapy (AAT). The effects, however, have not been fully demonstrated, reasons for this including difficulties in providing evidence of positive action. According to previous studies, there is a decrease in heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure reduction, more positive mood as well as warming of muscles, which promotes relaxation of spastic areas. Regulation of hormone levels might also occur as a result of AAA/AAT. Indeed, increases in oxytocin levels and decreases of cortisol have been found. However, a unified methodology for clear measuring the entire impact of AAA/AAT on patients is missing. This survey evaluated different methods for measuring the effects of AAA/AAT, with results showing that the most suitable ones, selected on the basis of the effect of rehabilitation, comprise thermography, spectral analysis of heart rate, electromyography (EMG), polyelectromyography (PEMG), and blood sampling. Because AAT making use of dogs has not yet been recognized as an official method of treatment, it is very important to find out objective means to evidence its beneficial effects. Highlights:

– Using dogs for AAA/AAT has a positive effect on client’s mental as well as physical condition

– AAT promotes motor functions and helps restore appropriate movement patterns

– Possible methods to measure the effect of AAA/AAT are thermography, spectral analysis of heart rate, electromyography (EMG), polyelectromyography (PEMG), and blood sampling
Hezekiah’s Prayer and Childlessness: Variant Forms of a Tradition, as Reflected in LXX, Josephus, and Rabbinic Sources
Authors: Rothstein David
Published: October 2016

Owing to its linguistic opacity and redactional complexity, Hezekiah’s Psalm (Isa 38,1–22) has long vexed students of the Hebrew Bible. The challenges posed by this composition are evident already in the earliest stages of this text’s reception, as demonstrated by the variant readings and interpretations encountered in LXX, Josephus, and rabbinic sources. The present essay addresses the treatment of two particular difficulties posed by this composition, viz., Hezekiah’s age at the time of his illness and the circumstances surrounding his malady, as formulated in LXX, Josephus, and the Babylonian Talmud. The article concludes with an examination of the possible textual/exegetical relationship obtaining among these sources and an analysis of the implications of each source regarding classification of the psalm’s genre.
Influence of Rest Intervals After Assisted Sprinting on Bodyweight Sprint Times in Female Collegiate Soccer Players
Authors: Nealer Austyn L. , Dunnick Dustin D. , Malyszek Kylie K. , Wong Megan A. , Costa Pablo B. , Coburn Jared W. , Brown Lee E.
Published: October 2016

Nealer, AL, Dunnick, DD, Malyszek, KK, Wong, MA, Costa, PB, Coburn, JW, and Brown, LE. Influence of rest intervals after assisted sprinting on bodyweight sprint times in female collegiate soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 31(1): 88–94, 2017—Speed is a crucial element an athlete must possess to be successful. In soccer, the ability to accelerate faster than your opponent can result in being first to reach a ball on a breakaway or stopping a counter attack. A unique way to train explosive movements is to evoke postactivation potentiation (PAP) in the working muscles. Traditionally, an overload stimulus with a long rest period is used, but a model using an overspeed stimulus with shorter rest periods is less understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the acute effects of varied rest intervals after assisted sprinting on bodyweight sprint time. Twenty-four female soccer players were split into 2 groups: recreational (n:11; age:20 ± 1.67 year; ht:162.30 ± 4.35 cm; mass:61.02 ± 8.78 kg) and collegiate athletes (n:13; age:19.76 ± 0.83 year; ht:166.85 ± 5.98 cm; mass:61.23 ± 3.77 kg). All participants attended 5 separate sessions, performed a dynamic warm up, then executed one 20 m sprint (with 5 m splits) at 30% bodyweight assistance (BWA). They then rested for 30 seconds, 1, 2, or 4 minutes in random order, followed by one bodyweight sprint with no BWA. Baseline sprint times were measured without BWA on the initial session of testing. Results revealed no difference in sprint time for the full 20 m distance in either group. However, sprint time was significantly decreased for the 0–5 m split only for the athletes after 1 minute (1.15 ± 0.06 second) and 2 minute (1.16 ± 0.06 second) rest compared with baseline (1.21 ± 0.04 second). Therefore, trained athletes should rest 1 or 2 minutes after 30% BWA supramaximal sprinting for increased bodyweight sprint speed.
Characterization of Piezoelectric Accelerometers Beyond the Nominal Frequency Range
Authors: Kırlangıç A. S. , Cascante G. , Polak M. A.
Published: October 2016

Ultrasonic testing is preferred widely for the evaluation of material properties. However, ultrasonic signals are highly affected by the characteristics of the piezoelectric transducers employed for the measurements. Since ultrasonic transducers are mostly used to measure the travel time of waves only, their non-flat frequency response does not affect the results. On the other hand, the analyses based on the full-waveform provide more reliable results, as thousands of additional data points in the measured signals are taken into account to determine the material properties (e.g., material damping). To perform such analyses, however, the transfer function of the transducer is required in order to normalize the recorded signals. In this paper, a new calibration approach was proposed to determine the transfer function of the piezo-electric accelerometers that are used beyond their nominal frequency range. A nano-laser vibrometer was utilized to measure the high frequency ultrasonic vibrations generated by the piezoelectric transmitter employed as the excitation source for the accelerometers. The transfer functions of two accelerometers with different nominal frequency ranges were determined for frequencies between 20 and 70 kHz, which were then used to capture the ultrasonic waves on a lightly cemented-sand medium. The original signals and the ones corrected by eliminating the effect of the transfer functions were processed to determine the material damping of the medium. Improvement in the accuracy of the material damping is achieved with the corrected signals compared to the uncorrected ones.
Binder Rheological Relationships Depicting Wheel Tracking Rutting Parameter for Asphalt Mixtures: A Case Study
Authors: Reddy C. G. , Babitha K. N. , Biligiri K. P.
Published: October 2016

A number of wheel tracker devices are currently available worldwide to evaluate the rutting potential of the conventional and modified asphalt mixes. In the past, researchers have developed correlations between wheel tracker rutting parameter and binder–mixture characteristics. The main objective of this case study paper was to present the relationships established between the binder rutting G*/sinδ parameter and asphalt mixture permanent deformation rut depth characteristics obtained from a wheel tracker device. Sixteen asphalt mixtures encompassing virgin, polymer-, and rubber-modified binders with dense, gap-, and open-graded gradations were prepared with three replicate samples per mix for evaluation purposes. The wheel tracker device rut depth of the rubber- and polymer-modified gap graded mixes were about 12 %–20 % lower than that of the conventional dense graded mix produced with a virgin binder. Furthermore, a correlation of G*/sinδ of the three binders with rut depths of the corresponding three field practical mixtures revealed that the cumulative rut depth of a mix increased with decreasing G*/sinδ, with the modified gap graded mixtures best suited to counter rutting potential in comparison with the dense graded mixtures. The results of this case study investigation corroborated several previous laboratory and field findings that rubber- and polymer-modified mixes are best suited to reduce rutting problems in flexible pavements as simulated from the near-field wheel tracker device.
The Need For Dedicated Bifurcation Stents: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Lesiak Maciej ,   Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Published: October 2016

There is growing evidence that optimally performed two-stent techniques may provide similar or better results compared with the simple techniques for bifurcation lesions, with an observed trend towards improvements in clinical and/or angiographic outcomes with a twostent strategy. Yet, provisional stenting remains the treatment of choice. Here, the author discusses the evidence - and controversies - concerning when and how to use complex techniques.
UMA DÉCADA DO DECRETO Nº 5.154/2004 E DO PROEJA: BALANÇO E PERSPECTIVAS
Authors: Frigotto Gaudêncio
Published: October 2016

Este artigo tem como propósito refletir sobre o percurso da década de vigência do Decreto nº 5.154/2004, no plano macroeconômico, político e social. Assim, discorremos sobre os seguintes aspectos: Contexto social e político das forças em disputa na sociedade e na educação da gênese do Decreto nº 5.154/2004 e do PROEJA, Decretos nº 5.478/2005 e Decreto nº 5.840/2006 e as resistências de diferentes registros contra o ensino médio integrado e ao PROEJA e a confluência que busca seu desmanche por dentro numa direção oposta à sua gênese; e, por fim, que perspectivas se apresentam para tentar renascer das cinzas.
A FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES PARA A EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E O PLANO NACIONAL DE EDUCAÇÃO (PNE): QUAIS AS PERSPECTIVAS?
Authors: Oliveira Maria Rita Neto Sales
Published: October 2016

Este texto apresenta uma síntese de características atuais da Formação de Professores da Educação Profissional, denominada Forprofep. Toma-se por base a política expressa em documentos legais vigentes, mormente no Plano Nacional de Educação (PNE) 2014-2024 (Brasil, 2014), e como finalidade indicar perspectivas nesse campo.
UMA DÉCADA DO DECRETO Nº 5.154/2004 E DO PROEJA: NOTAS DO DEBATE
Authors: Azevedo Márcio Adriano
Published: October 2016

O artigo é resultado de nossa participação como mediador e coordenador na mesa intitulada uma década do Decreto nº 5.154/2004 e do PROEJA: balanço e perspectivas, da qual participaram Gaudêncio Frigotto (UERJ) e Edna Castro Oliveira (UFES). A atividade fez parte da programação do III Colóquio Nacional A produção do conhecimento em educação profissional: Plano Nacional de Educação (2014-2024), realizado no dia 05 de agosto de 2015. Para a sua produção, adotamos os procedimentos metodológicos da revisão bibliográfica, análise documental, bem como a produção de notas, à luz de nossa compreensão e interpretação, registradas antes, durante e após o debate.  Com o debate, vimos que, quem trabalha em instituições, cujas ações se voltam para a educação profissional, deve ocupar espaços políticos e pedagógicos estratégicos, atentos aos desafios que são impostos à qualidade socialmente referenciada. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação professional, Decreto nº 5.154/2004, PROEJA.
Listy pasterskie w posłudze słowa biskupa Jerzego Ablewicza
Authors: Tragarz Mirosław
Published: October 2016

List jako forma komunikacji interpersonalnej znany był już w najstarszych kulturach i cywilizacjach. Ma on także swoją chrześcijańską genezę i etymologię. To także forma przekazu doświadczenia Boga i wiary. List pasterski odegrał bardzo ważną rolę w posłudze słowa biskupa tarnowskiego Jerzego Ablewicza. Jest on autorem 70 listów pasterskich skierowanych do diecezjan podczas jego 28-letniej posługi biskupiej. Odnoszą się do szeroko rozumianego życia religijnego, przeżywanych koronacji czy obchodów rocznicowych. Stanowią swoiste repetytorium wiedzy historycznej. W większości dotyczą tarnowskich świętych i błogosławionych. Są przejawem troski biskupa o poziom wiedzy teologicznej i postawę moralną diecezjan. Stanowią także świadectwo udziału biskupa w obradach Soboru Vatykańskiego II. Omawiane dzieła epistolograficzne przygotowywane były przez arcybiskupa Jerzego Ablewicza i opierały się na źródłach biblijnych, dorobku ojców Kościoła i Magisterium. Przygotowane w oparciu o klasyczny model przepowiadania, mają walory komunikacyjne i pedagogiczne. Arcybiskup Jerzy Ablewicz na łamach swoich dzieł jawi się jako człowiek wielkiego taktu i kultury, który w swojej posłudze doskonale korzystał z listu pasterskiego jako formy posługi słowa i przekazu doświadczenia Boga oraz własnej wiary.
Methods of Molecular Transfusion in the Intensive Therapy of Critical States
Authors: Yaroustovsky M. B. , Abramyan M. V. , Krotenko N. P. , Komardina E. V.
Published: October 2016

Development of extracorporeal blood purification acquires greater significance in the intensive care of multiple organ failures (MOF) with all the pathophysiological aspects of its constituent parts. MOF are the main cause of mortality among critically ill patients and treatment of these patients require significant investment. The purpose of the implementation of extracorporeal blood correction techniques today is multiple organ support therapy (MOST). Early extracorporeal therapy is used only in the treatment of renal failure. Today extracorporeal techniques are increasingly being used to replace the functions of various organs and systems. MOST includes diffusion, convection, filtration, sorption, apheresis methodic. They affect the molecular and electrolyte composition of blood, allow to correct, repair, replace, and maintain homeostasis in severe multiorgan dysfunction. Extracorporeal new molecular technologies have been successfully applied in the intensive care of severe heart and respiratory failure, acute kidney injury and acute hepatic dysfunction, in the treatment of severe sepsis, metabolic disorders, the correction of immune imbalance.
Neuroinflammatory, Neurodegenerative and Structural Brain Biomarkers of the Main Types of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment in Acute Period of Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Kulesh A. A. , Drobakha V. E. , Nekrasova I. V. , Kuklina E. M. , Shestakov V. V.
Published: October 2016

Background. Post-stroke cognitive impairment is a clinically heterogeneous condition, some types of which cannot be fully differentiated neuropsychologically that necessitates the active search for biomarkers. Aims: analyze parameters of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration in combination with neuroimaging markers in patients with different types of post-stroke cognitive impairment in acute ischemic stroke.Materials and methods. In 72 patients we performed the assessment of cognitive status and distinguished 3 types: normal cognition, dysexecutive, and mixed cognitive impairment. In each group we determined the concentration of cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNFα, IL-10) in liquor and serum, β-amyloid 1−40 in liquor and a number of MRI morphometric parameters and fractional anisotropy.Results. In all groups of patients we detected higher level ofIL-10 in serum compared with the control. Patients with dysexecutive cognitive impairment had higher concentration of IL-1β, IL-10 in liquor, IL-6 level in serum, lower fractional anisotropy of ipsilateral thalamus compared with patients with normal cognition and largest size of infarct. Patients with dysexecutive and mixed cognitive impairment had the higher area of leukoareosis and ventricular volume, reduced fractional anisotropy of contralateral cingulum compared with patients with normal cognition. Patients with mixed cognitive impairment characterized by lower fractional anisotropy of contralateral fronto-occipital fasciculus compared with patients with dysexecutive cognitive deficit.Conclusions. Serum and cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of cytokines studied in combination with MRI parameters particularly fractional anisotropy seems to be informative biomarkers of pathogenic types of PSCI.
A Randomized Trial to Reduce Disparities in Referral for Transplant Evaluation
Authors: Patzer Rachel E. , Paul Sudeshna , Plantinga Laura , Gander Jennifer , Sauls Leighann , Krisher Jenna , Mulloy Laura L. , Gibney Eric M. , Browne Teri , Zayas Carlos F. , McClellan William M. , Arriola Kimberly Jacob , Pastan Stephen O. ,   on behalf of the Southeastern Kidney Transplant Coalition
Published: October 2016

Georgia has the lowest kidney transplant rates in the United States and substantial racial disparities in transplantation. We determined the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention to increase referral of patients on dialysis for transplant evaluation in the Reducing Disparities in Access to kidNey Transplantation Community Study (RaDIANT), a randomized, dialysis facility–based, controlled trial involving >9000 patients receiving dialysis from 134 dialysis facilities in Georgia. In December of 2013, we selected dialysis facilities with either low transplant referral or racial disparity in referral. The intervention consisted of transplant education and engagement activities targeting dialysis facility leadership, staff, and patients conducted from January to December of 2014. We examined the proportion of patients with prevalent ESRD in each facility referred for transplant within 1 year as the primary outcome, and disparity in the referral of black and white patients as a secondary outcome. Compared with control facilities, intervention facilities referred a higher proportion of patients for transplant at 12 months (adjusted mean difference [aMD], 7.3%; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 5.5% to 9.2%; odds ratio, 1.75; 95% CI, 1.36 to 2.26). The difference between intervention and control facilities in the proportion of patients referred for transplant was higher among black patients (aMD, 6.4%; 95% CI, 4.3% to 8.6%) than white patients (aMD, 3.7%; 95% CI, 1.6% to 5.9%; P<0.05). In conclusion, this intervention increased referral and improved equity in kidney transplant referral for patients on dialysis in Georgia; long-term follow-up is needed to determine whether these effects led to more transplants.
Do Mortgage Subsidies Help or Hurt Borrowers?
Authors: Rappoport David E.
Published: October 2016

Mortgage subsidies affect homeownership costs by reducing effective mortgage rates and increasing house prices. I show analytically the role of mortgage subsidies in determining house price changes, economic incidence, and efficiency costs using a theoretical framework for applied welfare analysis. I derive simple expressions for these effects, as functions of reduced-form sufficient statistics, which I use to measure the effects from eliminating mortgage deductions. My main results characterize the distributional impact of mortgage subsidies among buyers and owners and how house price responses attenuate efficiency losses. My results provide broader methodological insights into the welfare analysis of credit policies.
Influências de teorias econômicas na teoria contábil: o caso da função-objetivo da firma
Authors: Passos Lineker Costa , Bezerra Aline Nogueira , Coelho Antonio Carlos
Published: October 2016

O ensaio tem por objetivo estabelecer relação entre os preceitos teóricos contábeis que orientam os procedimentos de divulgação contábil para seus públicos de interesse, tanto internos quanto externos, com as duas principais correntes teóricas que tratam da função-objetivo da firma: a teoria dos shareholders e a teoria dos stakeholders. Na perspectiva da teoria dos shareholders, a firma deve definir objetivo único, que é o de maximizar a riqueza dos acionistas. No contexto da teoria dos stakeholders, a firma deve estabelecer objetivo múltiplo, qual seja, o de atender aos interesses de todos os envolvidos com suas atividades. Discute-se em que medida teorias, padrões e práticas contábeis emanam de conceitos dos dois modelos, principalmente no que se refere à demanda pelos usuários de informações úteis e relevantes. Há predomínio da teoria dos shareholders em influenciar preceitos contábeis que direcionam a divulgação de informações, embora já se discutam e se apresentem relatórios contábeis distintos, orientados para stakeholders da firma, sem que tenha sido estabelecido conjunto de conceitos que os expliquem e justifiquem no âmbito da teoria contábil. Adicionalmente, argumenta-se que ambas as correntes da teoria econômica apontam, ao cabo e ao termo, para a mesma direção: buscar o bem-estar dos stakeholders da firma. A pesquisa contribui para a literatura contábil no sentido de clarificar os impactos advindos dos dois modelos econômicos que tratam da função-objetivo da firma na evolução da teoria contábil, ainda não captados diretamente na discussão dos fundamentos da teoria contábil.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Unilateral Pediatric Glaucoma and Proptosis—A Case Report
Authors: Singh Sudhir , B Ananda ,   Department of Ophthalmology,   Department of Radiology, JW Global Hospital & Research Centre, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India
Published: October 2016

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a rare condition characterized by hamartomas of neural crest origin. NF is divided into NF type 1 (NF1) and NF type 2 (NF2) based on clinical features. We report a case of a 10-year-old Indian male who presented with NF1 along with unilateral pediatric glaucoma and eye globe enlargement. Pediatric glaucoma association with NF1 further adds rarity the disease.
Pearls for Performing Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery
Authors: Yeu Elizabeth ,   Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virgnia, US; Virginia Eye Consultants, Norfolk, Virgnia, US
Published: October 2016

Laser assisted cataract surgery (LACS) is becoming more widely utilized, and comprised ~10% of cataract surgeries performed in the US in 2015 (Market Scope data). There are subtle differences from manual cataract surgery that can be challenging at first to get accustomed to, but with experience comes greater efficiencies that can be gained with the individual steps of phacoemulsification. LACS can provide the welcomed benefits of greater accuracy to low astigmatism correction, a more centered and standardized capsular openings, and mitigate certain difficulties associated with dense or otherwise complex cataracts.
PERAN THREAT EMOTION KONSUMEN DAN BRAND TRUST
Authors: Tri Laksmana Anugrah , Kusuma W Nuruni Ika
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Milk entrasol is a product play in the business of a dairy high calsium. Entrasol having 2 type of product to levels different ages , the first entrasol activit for children aged 19-50 years who has a taste mochacinno and vanilla latte. The second entrasol gold on age 50 years up who has a taste brown , vanilla , and plain. Entrasol is dairy products are in the production by pt .Kalbe farma .The study is done in supermarket sarikat jaya gresik .Based on the data tbi shows that milk entrasol ranked the last .So problems dai this phenomenon is what causes milk etrasol is really long distance by their competitor. Virtue of the results of research has done has been got that: 1 threat emotion have had a positive impact on interest in buying .2 ) brand trust have had a positive impact on interest in buying  ABSTRAKSISusu Entrasol adalah suatu produk yang bermain di bisnis susu berkalsium tinggi. Entrasol memiliki 2 (dua) jenis produk untuk tingkatan usia yang berbeda, yang pertama Entrasol Activit untuk usia 19-50 tahun yang memiliki rasa mochacinno dan vanilla latte. Yang kedua Entrasol Gold untuk usia 50 tahun keatas yang memiliki rasa coklat, vanilla, dan plain. Entrasol adalah produk susu yang di produksi oleh PT. Kalbe Farma. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Swalayan Sarikat Jaya Gresik. Berdasarkan data TBI menunjukkan bahwa Susu Entrasol berada pada urutan paling akhir. Maka permasalahan dari fenomena tersebut adalah apa yang menyebabkan Susu Etrasol berjarak sangat jauh dengan kompetitornya. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian yang tlah dilakukan telah didapatkan bahwa: 1) Threat Emotion berpengaruh positif terhadap Minat Beli. 2) Brand Trust berpengaruh positif terhadap Minat Beli
PENGARUH BRAND EXTENSION, KUALITAS PRODUK, DAN LAYANAN PURNA JUAL TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN ASUS SMARTPHONE
Authors: Tunjungsari Rahmawati Helvy , Iriani Sri Setyo
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACTThis research aims to analyze and discuss the influence of brand extension, product quality and after-sales service on Asus smartphone purchase decision. The sampling technique use a judgmental sampling method. The target of population are college students in Southern Surabaya using smartphones Asus and know that Asus has done an extension of the brand Asus laptops and notebooks to smartphones and 220 students ware used as the samples. This research instrument used by questionnaire. Measured data use Likert scale. Analysis data using multiple linear regression model. The result shows that coefficient of determination (adjusted R square) was 50,9% and the rest were affected by other variabelities which were not mentioned in this research. The T-test shows that brand extension and product quality affected the purchase decision, and after-sales service did not affected the purchase decision.  ABSTRAKSIPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan membahas pengaruh brand extension, kualitas produk, dan layanan purna jual terhadap keputusan pembelian Asus smartphone.Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode judgmental sampling. Target populasi adalah mahasiswa perguruan tinggi di wilayah Surabaya Selatan yang menggunakan Asus smartphone dan mengetahui bahwa Asus melakukan perluasan merek dari laptop dan notebook ke produk smartphone dan 220 mahasiswa digunakan sebagai sampel. Instrumen penelitian ini menggunakan angket.Pengukuran data menggunakan skala Likert.Analisis data menggunakan model regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai koefisien determinasi (adjusted R square) sebesar 50,9% da sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak disebutkan dalam penelitian. T-test mnunjukkan bahwa brand extension dan kualitas produk memiliki pngaruh dalam keputusan pembelian, dan layanan purna jual tidak memiliki pngaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian.
PENGARUH CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN MEREK SERTA DAMPAKNYA PADA LOYALITAS MEREK
Authors: Rahmawati Evi , Aji San
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Customer engagement has recently emerged in both academic literature and practitioner discussions as a new prespective in customer relationship management that aims to build brand loyalty. It is encouraged the emergence of new interaction channels, namely social media and the growing popularity of the Internet, which allows the company to interact more intensively with its customers. However, empirical investigations about customer engagement is relatively limited. This study aims to examine the effect of customer engagement on brand loyalty that mediated by customer satisfaction and brand trust on the mobile phone operator services. Researchers used an online survey approach on a sample of 140 customers who become the followers of twitter companyaccount, namely @XL123 . Data were analyzed using path analysis. The results showed that customer engagement influence customer satisfaction and brand trustpositively, but has no effect on brand loyalty. Customer satisfaction has positive influence on brand trust, but has no effect on brand loyalty, and brand trust influence brand loyaltypositively. This study contributes to the literature on customer engagement in the context of mobile telecommunications, with empirical evidence significant influence of customer engagement to customer satisfaction.ABSTRAKSICustomer engagement baru-baru ini muncul dalam literatur akademis dan diskusi praktisi sebagai perspektif baru dalam penerapan customer relationship managementyang bertujuan membangun loyalitas merek. Hal ini didorong munculnya saluran interaksi baru, yaitu media sosial dan semakin populernya internet, yang memungkinkan perusahaan dapat berinteraksi lebih intensif dengan pelanggannya. Namun demikian, penyelidikan empiris tentang customer engagement masih relatif terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji pengaruh customer engagement terhadap loyalitas merek yang dimediasi kepuasan pelanggan dan kepercayaan merek pada jasa operator telepon seluler. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan survei online pada 140 sampel pelanggan yang menjadi followers akun twitter perusahaan, yaitu @XL123. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa customer engagement berpengaruh positif terhadap kepuasan pelanggan dan kepercayaan merek, tetapi tidak berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas merek. Kepuasan pelanggan berpengaruh positif terhadap kepercayaan merek, tetapi tidak berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas merek. Kepercayaan merek berpengaruh positif terhadap loyalitas merek. Penelitian ini berkontribusi tentang literatur customer engagement dalam konteks telekomunikasi seluler, dengan pembuktian empiris pengaruh signifikan customer engagement terhadap kepuasan pelanggan.
PENGARUH CITRA MEREK DAN GAYA HIDUP HEDONIS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN JILBAB “ZOYA”
Authors: Indrawati Devi
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT This research aimed to analyze and discuss the effect of brand image and hedonistic life style toward the buying decision of “Zoya” veil study on hijabers community in Surabaya. Population targeted in this research was hijabers community in Surabaya who bought at least “zoya” veil more than a time in a week that minimum 19 years old. Samples were 212 respondents by sampling technique, while the sampling method used Probability Sampling. The sampling conducted by Simple Random Sampling, this is technique of sample selection from the population conducted randomly with no regard to strata in that population. Data collection techniques were using questionnaire, literary studies, interviews and data analysis technique using Multiple Linear Regression.The result shows that brands image and hedonistic lifestyle affected on the buying decision.   ABSTRAKSIPenelitian ini bertujuan utuk menganalisis dan membahas pengaruh citra merek dan gaya hidup hedonis terhadap keputusan pembelian jilbab “Zoya” studi pada komunitas hijabers di Surabaya. Target populasi dalam penelitian ini komunitas hijabers di Surabaya minimal membeli jilbab “Zoya” lebih dari satu kali dalam seminggu yang berusia minimal 19 tahun. Sampel berjumlah 212 responden dengan teknik pemgambilan sampel Sedangkan metode penentuan sampel yang digunakan probability sampling Adapaun penarikan sampel dilakukan dengan simple random sampling, yaitu teknik pengambilan anggota sampel dari populasi dilakukan secara acak tanpa memperhatikan strata yang ada dalam populasi itu. Tekhnik pengumpulan data angket, studi kepustakaan, wawancara dan teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bahwa Citra merek dan gaya hidup hedonis berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian.
Meansquare Approximation of Function Classes, Given on the all Real Axis R by the Entire Functions of Exponential Type
Authors: Vakarchuk Sergey B.
Published: October 2016

K-functionals K (f, t, L2(R), L2β(R), which defined by the fractional derivatives of order β>0, have been considered in the space L2(R). The relation K (f, tβ, L2(R), L2β(R) ≈ ωβ (f, t) (t>0) was obtained in the sense of the weak equivalence, where ωωβ (f, t) is the module of continuity of the fractional order β for a function f є L2(R). Exact values of the best approximation by entire functions of exponential type v∏, v є (0, ∞) have been computed for the classes of functions, given by the indicated K-functionals and majorants Ψ satisfying specific restriction. Kolmogorov, Bernsteinand linear mean v-widths were obtained for indicated classes of functions.
AKNS Formalism and Exact Solutions of KdV and Modified KdV Equations with Variable-Coefficients
Authors: Das Supratim , Ghosh Dibyendu
Published: October 2016

We apply the AKNS hierarchy to derive the generalized KdV equation andthe generalized modified KdV equation with variable-coefficients. We system-atically derive new exact solutions for them. The solutions turn out to beexpressible in terms of doubly-periodic Jacobian elliptic functions.
Best One-Sided Approximation of Some Classes of Functions of Several Variables by Haar Polynomials
Authors: Shchitov Alexander N.
Published: October 2016

Exact values of the best one-sided approximation by Haar polynomials have been obtained in the integral and uniform metrics for some classes of the functions of several variables defined using modulus of continuityω(f;t) andωρi(f;δ).
Study of the Teachers’ Option of Primary and Preschool Education in Romania to Use Learning Situations for Training Pupils’ Skills
Authors: Stoian Aida Cornelia
Published: October 2016

This study highlights the results of an empirical research, whose purpose was to study the teachers` option of primary and preschool education to use learning situations for training pupils’ skills in relation to seniority in teaching and learning environment and to identify of the level of conceptual representation of the learning situations term in the opinion of teachers in primary and preschool education.We made a questionnaire in order to identify the frequency teachers can organize learning situations and the teachers` conceptual representations of learning situation.The results have confirmed the conclusions to get teachers` adhesion to organize learning situations for pupils’ skills training, to develop teachers’ skills in harmonizing all the methods, means and teaching strategies with the objective and subjective factors determining the interaction between teachers and pupils.
The Analysis of Sacrificial Rituals in Iran Based on Avesta and Pahlavi Texts
Authors: Ghalekhani Golnar , Fatemi Bushehri Leila
Published: October 2016

Sacrifice is a ritual with an antiquity as long as history in all the areas of human civilization and it is a guide for understanding the ancient ideology of all millennia. This study is an attempt to illustrate a general scheme of sacrifice and its generative thoughts throughout old cultural eras of Iran. This paper tries to identify sacrifice in Iran by considering every details mentioned in religious texts. Due to the fact that Iran has been a land of coexistence of different tribes and cultures in history, and that the Iranian religion is a combination of native Iranian tribes, Elamite, Indo-European, Magus and Mazdeism beliefs it seems impracticable to segregate rituals to specific nations and epochs. Nevertheless, single Gnosticism finds a very unique and distinct position in Iranian religion. This research aims not only to collect the viewpoints, examples and Iranian religion documents about sacrifice but to be a manifestation of the dynamics of Iranian thought.
Ecological Association of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination with Cervical Dysplasia Prevalence in the United States, 2007–2014
Authors: Flagg Elaine W. , Torrone Elizabeth A. , Weinstock Hillard
Published: October 2016

Objectives. To examine prevalence of low- and high-grade cervical lesions over time in a large cohort of US female adolescents and women.

Methods. We used health care claims data from 9 million privately insured female patients aged 15 to 39 years to estimate annual prevalence of cytologically detected cervical low-grade (LSIL) and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and high-grade histologically detected cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grades 2 and 3 (CIN2+) during 2007 through 2014. We restricted analyses to those who received cervical cancer screening in a given calendar year.

Results. Prevalence of HSIL and CIN2+ decreased significantly for those aged 15 to 19 years. Average annual percent change in prevalence in this group during 2007 through 2014 for HSIL and CIN2+ was −8.3% and −14.4%, respectively (P < .001 for both estimates). Prevalence of HSIL and CIN2+ also decreased significantly for women aged 20 to 24 years. No decreases were seen in women aged 25 to 39 years.

Conclusions. Decreases in high-grade lesions reflected their greater association with human papillomavirus types 16 and 18, compared with low-grade lesions, providing ecological evidence of population effectiveness of human papillomavirus vaccination among young, privately insured women.
Model Statistik dalam Menentukan Status Hara Nitrogen sebagai Pedoman Rekomendasi Pupuk pada Tanaman Manggis
Authors: Liferdi Lukman , Susila A D
Published: October 2016

Penelitian bertujuan mendapatkan model regresi yang sesuai untuk menentukan status hara nitrogen pada tanaman manggis, sehingga status hara nitrogen dapat diinterpretasikan. Penelitian dilakukan di Kebun Manggis Kampung Cengal, Desa Karacak, Kecamatan Leuwiliang, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat mulai April 2005 sampai dengan April 2007. Percobaan menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok dan lima ulangan. Perlakuan yang di uji ialah lima taraf dosis pupuk N yaitu 0, 300, 600, 900, dan 1.200 g/tanaman/tahun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model regresi yang terbaik antara konsentrasi N pada daun umur 5 bulan dan produksi ialah kuadratik. Berdasarkan model kuadratik tersebut diketahui bahwa konsentrasi N daun berstatus sangat rendah (<99%), rendah (0,99-<1,35%), sedang (1,35-<2,10%), dan tinggi (>2,10%). Untuk menaikkan konsentrasi N daun dari status sangat rendah menjadi sedang membutuhkan pupuk N sebesar 3.017-7.017 g/tanaman/tahun pada tahun pertama. Untuk tahun kedua, N yang diperlukan sekitar 2.032-4.698 g/tanaman/tahun. Hasil penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai pedoman dalam menyusun rekomendasi pemupukan untuk tanaman manggis.

The objectives of this study was to determine an ideal regression model for estimating nitrogen status on mangosteen plants, so that the nitogen status in mangosteen leaf tissue can be interpreted. The research was conducted at a mangosteen orchard at Cengal Kampong, Karacak Village, Leuwiliang Subdistrict, Bogor District, West Java in April 2005 till April 2007.  A completely randomized block design was used with five treatments levels of N fertilizer dosages and six replications. The dosages levels of N tested were 0, 300, 600, 900, and 1,200 g/plant/year. The results showed that the best regression model for describing the relation between concentration of N on mangosteen leaf of  5 months age and plant production was the quadratic model. According to this model, the nitrogen status in leaf tissues was very low (<0.99%), low (0.99 to <1.35%), medium (1.35 to <2.10%), and high (>2.10%). To increase the concentration of N on mangosteen leaf  from low status to medium ones, it  needed  N fertilizer approximately 3,017 to 7,017 g/plant/year in the first year. For the second year, it required about 2,032 to 4,698 g/plant/year. This results can be used as a guide to estimate fertilizer recommendations for mangosteen.
DAYA SAING KOMODITAS JAGUNG INDONESIA MENGHADAPI ERA MASYARAKAT EKONOMI ASEAN
Authors: Mantau Zulkifli
Published: October 2016

Indonesia merupakan produsen jagung terbesar di Asia Tenggara. Produksi jagung Indonesia mencapai 18,5 juta ton pada tahun 2013, disusul Filipina pada urutan kedua dengan total produksi 7,4 juta ton. Komoditas jagung di Provinsi Lampung memiliki keunggulan komparatif (0,33) lebih tinggi dibanding di Jawa Timur (0,44), Kalimantan Selatan (0,62), Sulawesi Utara (0,65), dan Gorontalo (0,86). Sementara itu, keunggulan kompetitif  Provinsi Jawa Timur lebih tinggi (0,45) dibanding Lampung (0,63), Kalimantan Selatan (0,56), Sulawesi Utara (0,97), dan Gorontalo (1,34). Dalam menyambut era perdagangan bebas ASEAN, Indonesia telah melahirkan regulasi penting, yaitu UU No 7 Tahun 2014 tentang perdagangan sebagai salah satu strategi untuk membendung membanjirnya produk impor masuk ke Indonesia. UU ini antara lain mengatur ketentuan umum tentang perizinan bagi pelaku usaha  dalam kegiatan perdagangan agar menggunakan bahasa Indonesia dalam pelabelan dan peningkatan penggunaan produk dalam negeri. Kebijakan yang perlu ditempuh pemerintah baik di pusat maupun daerah adalah membuka seluas-luasnya iklim investasi industri jagung di Indonesia, sehingga diharapkan meningkatkan daya saing jagung Indonesia dalam menghadapi MEA. Di lain pihak, kebijakan proteksi komoditas dan produk industri jagung dalam negeri perlu dilaksanakan secara hati-hati sesuai aturan atau persyaratan WTO agar Indonesia terhindar dari klaim negara-negara pesaing.
PERAN PENDIDIK PAI DALAM PENGEMBANGAN PEMBELAJARAN AGAMA YANG INKLUSIF DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Munadi Muhammad
Published: October 2016

Abstract: This research was aimed to reveal the religious inclusivism contents on Islamic Education subject taught at senior high school level, learning model of Islamic Religious Education is taught in secondary education pursue the development of tolerance and religious inclusivism on the learners and the teachers and instructional materials provide inspire for learners to develop attitudes of tolerance and religious inclusivism.            Type of research is qualitative research methods. Subjects Research and Sources of Data in this study is the teachers of Islamic education on SMAN 4 Surakarta.  Setting in this study took place in Surakarta, who have a variety of Islamic dynamics that are considered to be moderate to radical. Data collection techniques used were: In-depth Interviews, participant observation, and documentation. The validity of data used in this research are triangulation methods and sources. The data analysis was done by following the interactive model analysis of  Miles and Huberman consisting of collecting the data, reducing the data, describing the data, and making conclusion and verification.              Result of the research showed that the content of religious tolerance and inclusivism is taught in class XI semester 1 and 2 are expressly or directly relate to other religions or indirectly, the model simulation in concept (analysis of the teaching program) exists, but not operationalized at the level of material and learning . But in the great Day of Islam, students are encouraged to appreciate the opinions of others and the inspiration to develop attitudes of tolerance and religious inklusifisme contained in textbooks through the verses of the nuances of this, such as Surat al-Baqara verse 285 and Surah Al Hujurat paragraph 13.
PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA USIA SD/MI MENURUT TEORI BELAJAR PIAGET
Authors: Hidayati Kurnia
Published: October 2016

Abstract: Mathematics is a science related to the abstract views/concepts arranged hierarchically with the use of deductive reasoning. This is contrary to the nature of young learners’ learning development in which they are still at the stage of concrete thinking. In accord to these, it seems quite hard for elementary students to learn mathematics that considered as abstract in nature as they have concrete way of thinking. Hence, Piaget endeavored to bridge the two conflicting phenomena by providing the four stages of learning mathematics, such as the stage of concrete, semi-concrete, semi-abstract and abstract. By using these four stages, it is expected that all educators can facilitate the students in learning mathematics optimally, in so doing, the abstract concept of mathematics can be easily understood by learners at SD / MI whose way of thinking is still concrete.