bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changes in vegetation phenology are not reflected in atmospheric CO2 and 13C/12C seasonality
Authors: Gonsamo Alemu , D'Odorico Petra , Chen Jing M. , Wu Chaoyang , Buchmann Nina
Published: February 2017

Northern terrestrial ecosystems have shown global warming‐induced advances in start, delays in end, and thus increased lengths of growing season and gross photosynthesis in recent decades. The tradeoffs between seasonal dynamics of two opposing fluxes, CO2 uptake through photosynthesis and release through respiration, determine the influence of the terrestrial ecosystem on the atmospheric CO2 and 13C/12C seasonality. Here, we use four CO2 observation stations in the Northern Hemisphere, namely Alert, La Jolla, Point Barrow, and Mauna Loa Observatory, to determine how changes in vegetation productivity and phenology, respiration, and air temperature affect both the atmospheric CO2 and 13C/12C seasonality. Since the 1960s, the only significant long‐term trend of CO2 and 13C/12C seasonality was observed at the northern most station, Alert, where the spring CO2 drawdown dates advanced by 0.65 ± 0.55 days yr−1, contributing to a nonsignificant increase in length of the CO2 uptake period (0.74 ± 0.67 days yr−1). For Point Barrow station, vegetation phenology changes in well‐watered ecosystems such as the Canadian and western Siberian wetlands contributed the most to 13C/12C seasonality while the CO2 seasonality was primarily linked to nontree vegetation. Our results indicate significant increase in the Northern Hemisphere soil respiration. This means, increased respiration of 13C depleted plant materials cancels out the 12C gain from enhanced vegetation activities during the start and end of growing season. These findings suggest therefore that parallel warming‐induced increases both in photosynthesis and respiration contribute to the long‐term stability of CO2 and 13C/12C seasonality under changing climate and vegetation activity. The summer photosynthesis and the soil respiration in the dormant seasons have become more vigorous which lead to increased peak‐to‐through CO2 amplitude. As the relative magnitude of the increased photosynthesis in summer months is more than the increased respiration in dormant months, we have the increased overall carbon uptake rates in the northern ecosystems.
Severe intellectual disability is not a contraindication to kidney transplantation in children
Authors: Chen Ashton , Farney Alan , Russell Gregory B. , Nicolotti Linda , Stratta Robert , Rogers Jeffrey , Lin Jen‐Jar
Published: February 2017

Renal transplantation in children with ID is controversial. Acceptability of these children as candidates varies between programs. Limited outcome data in pediatric renal TXP recipients with cognitive impairment diminish their access to TXP. A retrospective chart review was performed of all children who underwent renal transplantation between January 1, 2002 and June 30, 2012 (N=72). Patients were divided into two groups, those with ID prior to transplantation (n=10) and those without (non‐ID; n=62). Graft survival and BPAR episodes were compared between the two groups using Kaplan‐Meier estimates. Graft survival rates at 3 years post‐TXP were 100% in the ID group and 80% in the non‐ID group (P=.13). Rates of BPAR at 3 years post‐TXP were 10% in the ID group and 27% in the non‐ID group (P=.29). Graft survival and acute rejection‐free survival rates are similar between children with ID and those without. Based on midterm outcomes, there is no apparent contraindication to renal transplantation in pediatric patients with ID. Children with ID should be considered as TXP candidates provided that they have an adequate social support network.
Plantation age, understory vegetation, and species‐specific traits of target seedlings alter the competition and facilitation role of Eucalyptus in South China
Authors: Sun Zhongyu , Huang Yuhui , Yang Long , Schaefer Val , Chen Yanqiao
Published: February 2017

The Chinese government is considering ways to reconstruct Eucalyptus plantation monocultures in order to improve their ecosystem services. However, the effects of competition or facilitation of Eucalyptus on native species during the reconstruction have not been identified, especially during the formation of novel ecosystems. To better understand these relationships, in this study we tested the effects of competition and facilitation of Eucalyptus on three target species (Schima superba, Michelia macclurei, and Castanopsis fissa), in Eucalyptus plantations with different ages and understory vegetation. The results showed that the survival and growth of S. superba and M. macclurei were not sensitive to plantation age and understory removal treatment. The survival of C. fissa in understory removal was significantly higher and the growth of C. fissa increased gradually with increasing plantation age. The relative neighbor effect (RNE) index for growth indicated that the relationship between Eucalyptus and target species switched from competition to facilitation with an increase in plantation age. A redundancy analysis (RDA) showed that survival was positively correlated with soil water content and soil phosphorus. Growth was positively correlated with soil organic matter and soil nitrogen and negatively correlated with soil bulk density. Our results indicate that plantation age, understory vegetation, and species‐specific traits of target seedlings could change the competition and facilitation roles of Eucalyptus. Higher survival and growth rates indicated that C. fissa was an appropriate species for the reconstruction of mature Eucalyptus plantations and understory removal will benefit the process.
Meaningless vs. Worthwhile Encounters?: Sustaining Social Interactions in Privatized Public Spaces of Manila Shopping Malls
Authors: Reyes Rowena Capulong
Published: February 2017

Privatized public spaces like modern shopping malls apply various spatial regulations to its mall goers that ultimately, according to scholars of critical tradition, undermines the “social” in socialization during human interactions. This recurring idea is prevalent and proven in a number of developed countries while, on the other hand, research on the same outcome in developing countries such as the Philippines is lacking. Based on local experiences, there is an  indication of the possibility of an active associational life within the regulated spaces of the Philippine private shopping mall. This paper tries to  determine the circumstances under which spatial governmentality sustains social interaction.   Using Robert Yin’s case study method, it  delves into the spatial practice of mall users in three shopping malls in the city of Manila. Data are gathered from field observations and interviews with the managers and security officers of the three malls. Purposive mall users can evade the disciplinary, deterrence, and exclusionary techniques of the shopping mall and thus pursue their own social activities and interests in the presence of three  facilitators: persons, locales and occasions.  The cases involved in this study reveal that efforts to control social activities in mall premises can also generate unintended outcomes, that is, activate social activities.
Management Of Missing Person’s Properties In Maqasid Syariah Dimension
Authors: M.A Sulaiman , W.Z Wan Yusoff , S.M.D Al-Edrus , F Shafie.
Published: February 2017

The missing person issue has recently become the issue of the world, especially after the Malaysian Airlines MH370 tragedy a few years ago. In Islam, the missing person is known as ‘Al-Mafqud’. One of the largest issue is how the management of missing person’s properties which can also affect country and their heirs. Management of missing person’s properties is different as compared to management of inheritance properties. Uncertain status of person’s life or death creates the conflict and their property needs to be frozen due to law constraints either in Malaysia civil or syariah law. This phenomenon raises many issues and problems that become increasingly critical and extremely difficult to resolve. Besides, if the muslim’s properties do not develop, it can cause detrimental effect to the muslim community. In Islam, the wastage of wealth resource is highly discouraged because it will cause significant impact to the Muslims. Moreover, if the property is used wisely, it will give a positive impact to the society, economy and education. On that matter, in 1982 National Fatwa Committee has already given the decree that the government has the right to acquire or use any form of property that is not used for public interest. But until now, no effective measures have been taken by the government to ensure that these issues can be dealt with properly. Hence, this research addresses the management of missing person’s properties in the Maqasid Syariah dimensions.
CO-ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEMIC ZOLEDRONATE PROMOTES OSTEOGENESIS INDUCED BY A LOCAL CO-DELIVERY OF RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN-2 AND β-TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE IN THE BONE MARROW OF THE RABBIT FEMUR
Authors: Mamoto Kenji , Ohta Yoichi , Ichikawa Koichi , Imai Yuuki , Minoda Yukihide , Takaoka Kunio , Nakamura Hiroaki
Published: February 2017

Purpose: Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) strongly induce osteogenesis. However, BMPs also directly or indirectly stimulate catabolic osteoclast activity, leading to strong bone resorption, especially in the bone marrow. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the combination of a local recombinant human BMP-2 (rh-BMP-2)/beta-tricalcium phosphate ([Formula: see text]-TCP) composite with systemically administrated bisphosphonate, zoledronate (ZOL) could promote osteogenesis in a rabbit model. Methods: [Formula: see text]-TCP columns, with or without rh-BMP-2 (30 [Formula: see text]g/column), were implanted into the left femur canal of 20 rabbits. The animals were injected with 0.4[Formula: see text]mg of ZOL or saline 1 week after implantation. The implants were evaluated by micro-computed tomography ([Formula: see text]-CT) and histology 6 weeks after implantation. Results: [Formula: see text]-CT data revealed that the bone volume/tissue volume ratio of bone nodules inside [Formula: see text]-TCP columns in combination with rh-BMP-2 and ZOL was significantly higher than that of [Formula: see text]-TCP columns treated with rh-BMP-2, ZOL, or neither. Histological evaluation also revealed that significantly more new bone formed inside [Formula: see text]-TCP columns treated with rh-BMP-2 and ZOL than inside [Formula: see text]-TCP columns treated with rh-BMP-2, ZOL, or neither. Conclusion: This combination therapy contributed to the maintenance of the newly formed BMP-2-induced bone structure in the bone marrow.
Effect of noise on joint remote preparation of multi-qubit state
Authors: Wang Ming-Ming , Qu Zhi-Guo , Wang Wei , Chen Jin-Guang
Published: February 2017

Quantum noise severely affects the security and reliability of quantum communication system. In this paper, we study the effect of quantum noise on quantum multiparty communication protocols. Taking a two-qubit joint remote state preparation (JRSP) scheme as an example, we point out that there are some calculation mistakes in a former JRSP scheme [X.W. Guan, X.B. Chen, L.C. Wang and Y.X. Yang, Int. J. Theor. Phys. 53(4) (2014) 2236.]. The revised output states and fidelities in two types of noise are presented, respectively. More importantly, we present a more general form for describing the effect of noise on multi-qubit system, which is fit for the case where different types of noise act on the system consecutively. The process of the JRSP scheme in two types of noise is discussed, respectively. It is shown that the noisy effect in the general case is much stronger than the former one for the most part. Our study will be helpful for analyzing the effect of quantum noise on quantum multiparty communication system.
The Autophagy Level Is Increased in the Synovial Tissues of Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis and Is Correlated with Disease Severity
Authors: Zhu Li , Wang Huaizhou , Wu Yu , He Zhengwen , Qin Yanghua , Shen Qian
Published: February 2017

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex and not fully understood autoimmune disease associated with multijoint damage. The main effector cells, the synovial fibroblasts, are apoptosis resistant and hyperplastic which indicate that autophagy level is high in synovial tissue. Real-time PCR, immunocytochemistry, and western blotting were used in this paper to study the autophagy status of the synovial tissues obtained from RA and OA patients at the time of joint replacement surgery. We further evaluated the correlation between autophagy levels with RA activity-associated serum markers with SPSS. The results showed that the expression levels (both in mRNA and in protein level) of autophagy-related proteins (belcin1, Atg5, and LC3) in the synovial tissue of patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (n=20) were significantly higher than those in OA patients (n=16). We further showed that the LC3-II/β-actin relative gray value was strongly correlated with the serum levels of several RA activity-related markers: CRP, ESR, CCP, and RF. Our results indicate that evaluating the autophagy level of synovial biopsies might be a useful way to diagnose RA and to estimate the disease activity. Reducing the expression level of autophagy-related genes might become a new therapeutic target for active rheumatoid arthritis.
Efficient Eradication of Established Tumors in Mice with Cationic Liposome-Based Synthetic Long-Peptide Vaccines
Authors: Varypataki Eleni Maria , Benne Naomi , Bouwstra Joke , Jiskoot Wim , Ossendorp Ferry
Published: February 2017

Therapeutic vaccination with synthetic long peptides (SLP) can be clinically effective against HPV-induced premalignant lesions; however, their efficiency in established malignant lesions leaves room for improvement. Here, we report the high therapeutic potency of cationic liposomes loaded with well-defined tumor-specific SLPs and a TLR3 ligand as adjuvant. The cationic particles, with an average size of 160 nm, could strongly activate functional, antigen-specific CD8+ and CD4+ T cells and induced in vivo cytotoxicity against target cells after intradermal vaccination. At a low dose (1 nmol) of SLP, our liposomal formulations significantly controlled tumor outgrowth in two independent models (melanoma and HPV-induced tumors) and even cured 75%–100% of mice of their large established tumors. Cured mice were fully protected from a second challenge with an otherwise lethal dose of tumor cells, indicating the potential of liposomal SLP in the formulation of powerful vaccines for cancer immunotherapy. Cancer Immunol Res; 5(3); 222–33. ©2017 AACR.
Architecture of ASIP Crypto-Processor for Dynamic Runtime Security Applications
Authors: Saad Mahaba , Youssef Khalid , Tarek Mohamed , Abdel-Kader Hala
Published: February 2017

Nowadays, demands of data security are increasing, especially after introduction of wireless communications to the masses. Cryptographic algorithms are mainly used to obtain confidentiality and integrity of data in communication. There are a variety of encryption algorithms have been developed. This paper provides quantitative analysis and comparison of some symmetric key cryptographic ciphers (DES, 3DES, AES, Blowfish, RC5, and RC6).  The quantitative analysis approach is a step towards optimizing the security operations for an efficient next generation family of network processors with enhanced speed and power performance. A framework will be proposed as a reference model for quantitative analysis of security algorithm mathematical and logical operations. This paper also provides a dynamic crypto processor used for selected symmetric key cryptographic ciphers   and  provides an implementation of 16bit cryptographic processor that performs logical operations and arithmetic operations like rotate shift left, modular addition 2^16, S_box operation, and key expansion operation  on spartan6 lower power, xc6slx150L-1lfgg676 FPGA. Simulation results show that developed processor working with high Speed, low power, and low delay time. 
Significant Effect of Vital Rule of Simulators in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Toufique Muhammad , Jiang Hongbo
Published: February 2017

It is the requirement of the time, to simulate/emulate for analyzing the system. Therefore we must need some tools for this specific task. This paper is for encompassing the available tools for analyzing and evaluation purpose. Paper having all these exclusive information with detail are not available. We show ATEMU, Avrora, EmStar, J-Sim, NS-2, OMNeT++ and TOSSIM. We try to analyze the tools thoroughly. We define and discusss about the operation, functionality, advantages, disadvantages and constraints. These are the main stream superb simulation tools based on state of the art techniques. We explore on the basis of popularity, accessibility (open source), complexity, accuracy, scalability, extensibility and availability of various problems in homogenous and heterogenous WSN and other networks on different platforms and with or without using different scripting languages.
Epidemiology of Transient Ischemic Attacks Using Time- or Tissue-Based Definitions
Authors: Degan Diana , Ornello Raffaele , Tiseo Cindy , De Santis Federica , Pistoia Francesca , Carolei Antonio , Sacco Simona
Published: February 2017

Background and Purpose—

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) epidemiology may have changed in recent years as a consequence of improved identification and treatment of vascular risk factors. Our aim was to provide updated information about TIA epidemiology in Italy.

Methods—

Cases of first-ever TIA were ascertained from January 1, 2011, until December 31, 2012, in a population-based prospective registry. All residents in the L’Aquila district with an incident TIA were included and followed up to 2 years after the event. Outcome events were recurrent TIA, nonfatal and fatal stroke, nonfatal and fatal myocardial infarction, and all-cause mortality.

Results—

A total of 210 patients with a TIA according to the traditional time-based definition were included (51.4% women); 151 patients (71.9%) with transient symptoms and negative brain neuroimaging were broadly considered as tissue-based TIA, 29 patients (13.8%) had transient symptoms and evidence of a congruous acute ischemic lesion, and 30 patients (14.3%) had an acute neurovascular syndrome. The crude annual incidence rate for traditional time-based TIA was 35.2 per 100 000 (95% confidence interval, 30.6–40.3) and 28.6 per 100 000 (95% confidence interval, 24.1–33.5) when standardized to the 2011 European population. The incidence peaked in subjects aged ≥85 years, in both sexes. At 2 years, outcome events occurred in 50 patients (23.8%) including 15 patients (7.1%) with nonfatal or fatal strokes.

Conclusions—

Our population-based study found a low annual TIA incidence rate and a fair TIA prognosis confirming the effectiveness of preventive strategies for cardiovascular diseases. We also proved the nonfitting applicability of the tissue-based definition in our district.
Is Chinese Nationalism Rising? Evidence from Beijing
Authors: Johnston Alastair Iain
Published: February 2017

“Rising nationalism” has been a major meme in commentary on the development of China's material power since the early 1990s. Analysts often claim that rising nationalism, especially among China's youth, is an important force compelling the Chinese leadership to take a tougher stand on a range of foreign policy issues, particularly maritime disputes in East Asia. The rising nationalism meme is one element in the “newly assertive China” narrative that generalizes from China's coercive diplomacy in these disputes to claim that a dissatisfied China is challenging a U.S.-dominated liberal international order writ large. But is this meme accurate? Generally, research on Chinese nationalism has lacked a baseline against which to measure changing levels of nationalism across time. The data from the Beijing Area Study survey of Beijing residents from 1998 to 2015 suggest that the rising popular nationalism meme is empirically inaccurate. This finding implies that there are other factors that may be more important in explaining China's coercive diplomacy on maritime issues, such as elite opinion, the personal preferences of top leaders, security dilemma dynamics, organizational interests, or some combination thereof.
Simulation, Modeling, and Dynamically Based Parameterization of Organized Tropical Convection for Global Climate Models
Authors: Moncrieff Mitchell W. , Liu Changhai , Bogenschutz Peter
Published: February 2017

A new approach for treating organized convection in global climate models (GCMs) referred to as multiscale coherent structure parameterization (MCSP) introduces physical and dynamical effects of organized convection that are missing from contemporary parameterizations. The effects of vertical shear are approximated by a nonlinear slantwise overturning model based on Lagrangian conservation principles. Simulation of the April 2009 Madden–Julian oscillation event during the Year of Tropical Convection (YOTC) over the Indian Ocean using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model at 1.3-km grid spacing identifies self-similar properties for squall lines, MCSs, and superclusters embedded in equatorial waves. The slantwise overturning model approximates this observed self-similarity. The large-scale effects of MCSP are examined in two categories of GCM. First, large-scale convective systems simulated in an aquaplanet model are approximated by slantwise overturning with attention to convective momentum transport. Second, MCSP is utilized in the Community Atmosphere Model, version 5.5 (CAM5.5), as tendency equations for second-baroclinic heating and convective momentum transport. The difference between MCSP and CAM5.5 is a direct measure of the global effects of organized convection. Consistent with TRMM measurements, the MCSP generates large-scale precipitation patterns in the tropical warm pool and the adjoining locale; improves precipitation in the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), South Pacific convergence zone (SPCZ), and Maritime Continent regions; and affects tropical wave modes. In conclusion, the treatment of organized convection by MCSP is salient for the next generation of GCMs.
Lateral Eddy Mixing in the Subtropical Salinity Maxima of the Global Ocean
Authors: Busecke Julius , Abernathey Ryan P. , Gordon Arnold L.
Published: February 2017

A suite of observationally driven model experiments is used to investigate the contribution of near-surface lateral eddy mixing to the subtropical surface salinity maxima in the global ocean. Surface fields of salinity are treated as a passive tracer and stirred by surface velocities derived from altimetry, leading to irreversible water-mass transformation. In the absence of surface forcing and vertical processes, the transformation rate can be directly related to the integrated diffusion across tracer contours, which is determined by the observed velocities. The destruction rates of the salinity maxima by lateral mixing can be compared to the production rates by surface forcing, which act to strengthen the maxima. The ratio of destruction by eddy mixing in the surface layer versus the surface forcing exhibits regional differences in the mean—from 10% in the South Pacific to up to 25% in the south Indian. Furthermore, the regional basins show seasonal and interannual variability in eddy mixing. The dominant mechanism for this temporal variability varies regionally. Most notably, the North Pacific shows a large sensitivity to the background salinity fields and a weak sensitivity to the velocity fields, while the North Atlantic exhibits the opposite behavior. The different mechanism for temporal variability could have impacts on the manifestation of a changing hydrological cycle in the sea surface salinity (SSS) field specifically in the North Pacific. The authors find evidence for large-scale interannual changes of eddy diffusivity and transformation rate in several ocean basins that could be related to large-scale climate forcing.
Pediatric Thyroidectomy: Hospital Course and Perioperative Complications
Authors: Hanba Curtis , Svider Peter F. , Siegel Bianca , Sheyn Anthony , Shkoukani Mahdi , Lin Ho‐Sheng , Raza S. Naweed
Published: February 2017

Objectives/Hypothesis

To evaluate hospital course and associated complications among pediatric patients undergoing thyroidectomy.

Study Design and Setting

Retrospective database review of the Kids’ Inpatient Database (2009, 2012).

Methods

The Kids’ Inpatient Database was evaluated for thyroidectomy patients for the years 2009 and 2012. Surgical procedure, patient demographics, length of stay, hospital charges (in US dollars), and surgical complications were evaluated.

Results

Of an estimated 1099 nationwide partial thyroidectomies and 1654 total thyroidectomies, females accounted for 73.5% and 79.1% of patients, respectively. Children <1 year of age had significantly longer hospital courses (P <. 0001), and patients 1 to 5 years of age had a significantly greater length of stay than individuals 6 to 20 years of age (7.8 vs 2.1 days, P <. 001). The most common complications overall included hypocalcemia, respiratory complications, vocal cord paresis/paralysis, postoperative infection, and bleeding. Vocal cord paralysis was noted in 1.7% of pediatric thyroidectomy patients. The presence of these complications among total thyroidectomy patients significantly increased one’s length of stay and hospital charges. A neck dissection was reported in 22.9% of malignant thyroidectomy patients.

Conclusion

Nearly 20% of children who underwent total thyroidectomy experienced postoperative hypocalcemia, positing a need for the development of postoperative calcium replacement algorithms to minimize the sequelae of hypocalcemia. A greater incidence of respiratory and infectious complications among younger patients (<6 years) suggests a need for closer monitoring, possibly encompassing routine postoperative intensive care unit utilization, in an attempt to minimize these sequelae.
Γεωμορφολογικά και μορφοτεκτονικά χαρακτηριστικά των αλλουβιακών ριπιδίων του βόρειου τμήματος της λεκάνης του Αγγίτη ποταμού
Authors: Πέννος Χ. , Ασταράς Θ. , Βουβαλίδης Κ. , Παπαφιλίππου-Πέννου Ε. , Πεχλιβανίδου Σ.
Published: February 2017

The catchment area of Aggitis River, which forms a part of the wider catchment area of the Strymon River, constitutes a tectonic graben. In the north of the graben, landforms of complex alluvial fans (bajadas) are found. In the present study, the impact of tectonics on the deposition process and on the geomorphological relief of the northern basin of Aggitis. For this purpose, a quantitative analysis of morphological characteristics of the alluvial fans is carried out. Moreover, the geologic and stratigraphic characteristics of the fans were studied and components of the tectonic movements that took place in the study area identified. Through the geomorphological survey an uplift of 24m with a twisting towards the northeast for the Menikio Mountain was determined that took place in the Upper Pleistocene. While, for the Falakro Mountain, an uplift movement and a minimum torsion of approximately 9m towards the S – SE was calculated. The mountains at the East and at the West of Aggitis River were uplifted with different rates. This result is in agreement with the argument for the existence of a tectonic system of horsts and grabens that formed the Aggitis River basin and influenced its later development.
Shared Spaces, Lifted Boundaries: the Genetics of the Artificial Body of Decadence
Authors: Arampatzidou Lena
Published: February 2017

Το άρθρο προέρχεται από ανακοίνωση στο Διεθνές Συνέδριο "Space, Haunting, Discourse" στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Karlstad στη Σουηδία, που πραγματοποιήθηκε στις 15-18 Ιουνίου 2006, στη συνεδρία με τίτλο "Medical Spaces in Art and Literature". Θέτει το ζήτημα του κειμένου ως κοινού χώρου όπου συντελείται η άρση των ορίων ανάμεσα στη λογοτεχνία και την ιατρική, ως κοινού λόγου όπου μετέχουν δύο γλώσσες, η γλώσσα της λογοτεχνίας και η γλώσσα της ιατρικής. Η αντίληψη του κειμένου ως περιοχής που μπορεί να μοιράζεται ισοδύναμα ανάμεσα στη λογοτεχνία και τις φυσικές επιστήμες, γενικότερα, εξετάζεται αρχικά μέσα στο πλαίσιο του νατουραλισμού, για να διευρυνθεί στη συνέχεια στο πλαίσιο του αισθητισμού ως αντίληψη μια λογοτεχνίας που αναπαράγει λόγο διαφορετικών γενών μέσα στα κείμενά της· αυτή η πολυγλωσσικότητα διερευνάται σε σχέση με την πραγμάτευση του θέματος των αισθήσεων και της δόμησης του τεχνητού σώματος. Η μέθοδος που υιοθετείται στη διερεύνηση είναι η συνανάγνωση κειμένων της λογοτεχνίας με κείμενα της ιατρικής, ιδιαίτερα με κείμενα ιατρικής που διαβάζουν λογοτεχνία. Το συμπέρασμα που συνάγεται είναι ότι η σχετικότητα της έννοιας του σώματος, η οποία προβάλλεται μέσα από ιατρικά κείμενα της εποχής της Nervenkunst, βρίσκει το αντίστοιχό της στη σχετικότητα της έννοιας της λογοτεχνίας, όπως αυτή πραγματώνεται μέσα στα συμφραζόμενα της décadence της ίδιας εποχής. Η τελική αναγωγή του τεχνητού σώματος, ως δομικής μονάδας του αισθητισμού, σε ιατρική μεταφορά του σώματος της ίδιας της λογοτεχνίας δεν εμπεδώνει απλά την άρση των ορίων ανάμεσα στο σώμα και το κείμενο αλλά και την αμφισβήτηση των σταθερών ταυτοτήτων ως ορισμό των αισθητισμού.
THE IMPACT OF PRESCRIPTION-TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS ON PHYSICO-MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FINE-GRAINED CONCRETE WITH THE CARBON PHASE
Authors: Лопанов  , Lopanov Aleksandr , Фанина  , Fanina Evgeniya , Томаровщенко  , Tomarovshchenko Oksana
Published: February 2017

The article presents the research results of physical and mechanical characteristics of carbon-containing resistive materials based on cement binder. The regulation limit of the compressive strength of the composites was carried out using mechanochemical methods. Synthesized modifying additive on the basis of ether polycarboxylates, salts of iron and of shungite to reduce water-cement ratio and permeability of conductive fine-grained concrete, as well as to improve the strength characteristics of the compositions. Studied the morphology of tumors in the cement matrix.
The Mind Matters Initiative
Authors: Smit Neil
Published: February 2017

The Mind Matters Initiative, led by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the veterinary team.
Ecology and Revolution: A Letter to Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen, July 31, 1974
Authors: Sweezy Paul M.
Published: February 2017

In the early 1970s, MR editors Harry Magdoff and Paul Sweezy increasingly introduced ecological themes into the magazine, and began to question the viability of unlimited, exponential economic growth in a limited biosphere. Sweezy, in particular, was deeply interested in ecological problems, a topic he began to write on in this period, in essays such as "Cars and Cities"…, and to which he returned on various occasions until the end of his life.… [In this 1974 letter to the influential ecological economist, Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen, Sweezy outlined] the revolutionary implications of ecology, and the break that these necessitated with pure "economism"—a rupture that only a truly revolutionary socialism could bring about.Click here to purchase a PDF version of this article at the Monthly Review website.
Software Design to Calculate of Vibration for a More Effective Assessment of the Safety of the Working Environment
Authors: Čekan Pavol , Balog Karol , Harangozó Jozef , Rusko Miroslav
Published: February 2017

A lot of software that is developed simultaneously with the development of new measuring devices are very difficult to control. The results obtained from the software for measuring the vibration must be adjusted for the respective weighting factors which is very complicated and time consuming. This paper deals with design of software to calculate human exposure to vibration in the working and living environment. Presented software developed at the Institute of Integrated Safety, which counts with all the weighting factors. It allows quick results without after treatment weighting factors. Presented software includes all known methods for calculating the vibration acceleration. It’s based on knowledge of the protection of man and his health against the negative effects of vibration. The measured data are evaluated according to the current legislation of the European Union. Simple layout software doesn’t have a good first impression, but it’s control is very swift and practical. Every reader needs to read about it below.
The Reaction to Fire Test for Fire Retardant and for Combustible Material
Authors: Fanfarová Adelaida , Mariš Ladislav
Published: February 2017

Currently the natural materials become popular building material for houses, buildings and recreational property. The risk of fires in residential timber construction or eco houses cannot be completely ruled out, therefore there is a need for proper and correct implementing preventive measures and application of all available solutions, which may reduce the risk of fire as far as possible, to slow down the combustion process, to protect the life of people, animals and also the building itself until arrival members of the Fire and Rescue Services. Fireproofing of combustible materials is a specific area of fire protection. For scientific research as well as for real-life practice, not only their structural and physical properties, but also fire-technical characteristics are really important. The present researchers mostly focus on fire-retardant treatment of wood that is why the authors of this contribution focused on a different combustible material. This research article presents the experimental testing and examination of the reaction to fire test of the selected thermal insulation of hemp fiber that was impregnated by the selected fire retardant in laboratory conditions.
Enhanced Proactive Planning Approach: A Crucial to an Improved Workers’ Safety in Western Nigeria Small Scale Industry
Authors: Adeyemi H.O. , Akinyemi O.O. , Musa A.I. , Olorunfemi B.J.
Published: February 2017

This study evaluated managements’ proactive planning approach (PPA) to enhance safety among workers in South-western Nigeria small scale industry (SSI). The main objective was to rate the managements’ efforts at eliminating risk among their employees. By worker participatory and psychological survey approach, three tools were used; workplace observation (visual), management safety culture (questionnaire) and managers interviews (oral). The survey included 200 workers, 120 supervisors and 80 managers, in 82 SSI. Four steps to a safety proactive action plans (PAP), (looking for clues, prioritization of identified potential hazard, making improvements to eliminate the risk and follow up), were rated by employees on a scale from 0 to 5. Paired t-test was used to appraise the significant difference between the managers’ mean scores rated by the supervisors and other workers. 77.1% of workers and 64.2% supervisors rated their managers as either “not done at all” or “poorly done”. Workers’ scores for managers PPA had statistically significantly lower ratings (mean = 1.09, SEM = 0.22) compared to that of the supervisors rating (mean = 1.55, SEM = 0.32), with t (14) = −1.185, p = 0.784. There is a closed poor performance perception gaps, of managers’ PPA, of the two groups of employees. It can be concluded that safety is not emphasized, by managers of SSI, as overriding priority and this may have contributed to high reported injuries among their workforce. Courses to enhance managements’ understanding for inclusion of safety among the leading priorities becomes necessary. This will reduce work-related risks and promotes occupational safety and health among the group of workers.
PENGARUH KONFLIK PERAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN KARIR TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA (STUDI PEGAWAI DIVISI KONSTRUKSI IV di PT. ADHI KARYA (Persero) Tbk. SURABAYA
Authors: Widiasari Budiono Diana Putri
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study to examine and test the effect of Role conflict and career development on job satisfication of employees at PT. ADHI KARYA (Persero) Tbk. Construction Division IV Surabaya. The approach used in this study is quantitative, where the population is 41 employees and the sampling technique used was saturated samples with te total of 41 employess. The data analysis technique used was multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS softwareversion 20.The results of the study simultaneously show that role Conflict and career development affect job satisfication.The magnitude of the influence caused by two independent variables are 46,6 %, while the remaining 53,4 % is influenced by variables outside the research variables. The, the study partially indicates that role conflict has Significantly negative influence on job satisfication, while the Career development has significantly positive influence on job satisfaction.
UMA DIGRESSÃO
Authors: SANCHES Maria do Bom Remédio Souza Sanches
Published: February 2017

O presente texto trata do memorial sobre a trajetória escolar de Maria do BomRemédio de Souza Sanches, ex-integrante do Programa Conexões de Saberes. Tem comoobjetivo apresentar os passos percorridos desde o início da educação básica até a entrada àUFPA e quais os principais entraves de estudantes das comunidades populares adentrarem oensino superior público. A memória foi usada como principal referência para construção domaterial. Em seus resultados, apresenta os esforços individual e coletivo para que de fato aeducação seja uma questão de direito e não de privilégio de poucos.
PODE SER DIFÍCIL, MAS NÃO IMPOSSÍVEL...
Authors: LIMA Maria Ermineide Paula
Published: February 2017

O presente texto trata do memorial sobre a trajetória escolar de Maria Ermineide de Paula Lima, ex-integrante do Programa Conexões de Saberes. Tem como objetivo apresentar os passos percorridos desde o início da educação básica até a entrada à UFPA e quais os principais entraves de estudantes das comunidades populares adentrarem o ensino superior público. A memória foi usada como principal referência para construção do material. Em seus resultados, apresenta os esforços individual e coletivo para que de fato a educação seja uma questão de direito e não de privilégio de poucos.
Study on the Distribution Characteristics of Formation Water in Tight Sandstone Gas Reservoirs of the Shan 23 Member in the Zizhou Gas Field of Ordos Basin
Authors: Zhidi Liu , Jingzhou Zhao , Jiaxing Sun , Peng Zhang , Xuetong Chang
Published: February 2017

To effectively formulate a scheme for the development of gas reservoirs, the distribution of formation water in the Shan 23 member of the Zizhou gas field of the Ordos basin in China was studied in depth, making full use of data covering formation water, logging and production. The study concluded that the types of formation water of the Shan 23 member in the Zizhou gas field are edge (bottom) water, lenticular water and formation water residue. The edge (bottom) water in the Shan 23 member is mainly distributed in three regions with low structures in the west, south and southeast of the area, respectively, to the well areas of Y47-Y29-Y43, Y64-Y40 and Y69. This layer is generally interpreted as a water layer by well logging and produces a large amount of water discharge in the processes of gas testing and production. The lenticular water in the Shan 23 member is mainly scattered in the middle and southern parts of the area and is generally interpreted as a water layer by well logging, mainly in small water bodies. The typical production characteristics of gas wells that produce formation water residue in a gas reservoir are as follows: With less water production, the gas saturation is high, and there is no obvious information about the water layer in the logging curves. However, during production, there is trace formation water, and as production continues, this part of the water is taken out. The edge (bottom) water is distributed in the lower structure of the area and is mainly distributed in the southwest part of the area. It is clearly controlled by the structure, especially the low-amplitude structure; thus, structure is more important for the control of edge (bottom) water. Structural characteristics have some influence on the lenticular water and the formation water residue in gas reservoirs. The position of the lower structure is the main area that enriches water. In a relatively independent region containing gas, the position of the lower micro structure is also a common distribution area of water. In addition, a larger water body often forms at the pinchout and the bend of a sand body.
PENERAPAN SISTEM NILAI DALAM BUDAYA ORGANISASI SEKOLAH UNGGUL: STUDI MULTIKASUS
Authors: . Manshur
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Penerapan Sistem Nilai dalam Budaya Organisasi Sekolah Unggul Studi Multikasus. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah memperoleh gambaran mendalam tentang penerapan sistem nilai dalam budaya sekolah unggul yang memiliki latar budaya organisasi yang berbeda, baik dari segi nilai-nilai yang dianut maupun penyelenggaranya, yaitu SMPN1 Banyuwangi, SMP Kristen Aletheia Genteng, dan SMP Bustanul Makmur Genteng. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan rancangan studi multikasus dengan menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis dan budaya. Informan ditetapkan secara purposif. Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipan, dan studi dokumentasi. Data dianalisis secara berulang-ulang melalui analisis dalam kasus dan analisis lintas kasus. Temuan penelitian sebagai berikut. (1) Penerapan sistem nilai pengetahuan terwujud apabila (a) terlaksana sistem nilai prestasi; (b) sistem nilai mandiri; (c) sistem nilai displin; dan (d) sistem nilai keunggulan. (2) Penerapan sistem nilai sosial terwujud apabila (a) terlaksana sistem nilai kebebasan yang ber tanggung jawab; (b) sistem nilai kesederhanaan kesahajaan; dan (c) sistem nilai kebersamaan dan persaudaraan. (3) Penerapan sistem nilai agama terwujud apabila (a) terlaksana sistem nilai ibadah; dan (b) sistem nilai kerendahan hati. Kata Kunci: sistem nilai, budaya organisasi, sekolah unggul, SMP
PENDIDIKAN KEWARGANEGARAAN UNTUK MEMBANGUN WAWASAN GLOBAL WARGA NEGARA MUDA
Authors: Murdiono Mukhamad
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan nilai-nilai dasar yang perlu dikembangkan dalam pendidikan kewarganegaraan untuk membangun wawasan global warga negara muda. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode grounded theory. Sumber data terdiri atas sumber kepustakaan dan responden yang dipilih dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling.Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan studi dokumentasi, wawancara, dan observasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis induktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai-nilai dasar yang perlu dikembangkan dalam pendidikan kewarganegaraan untuk membangun wawasan global warga negara muda dalam konteks Indonesia antara lain adalah ketuhanan, kemanusiaan, persatuan, kerakyatan, keadilan sosial, kompetisi, menghormati orang lain, kemerdekaan, dan perdamaian. Kata Kunci: pendidikan kewarganegaraan, wawasan global, warga negara muda CIVIC EDUCATION TO BUILD YOUNG CITIZENS’ GLOBAL INSIGHT Abstract: This study was aimedtofind thebasic valueswhich needed tobe developedin civic education to build young citizens’ global insight. This study utilized the qualitative apporach with the grounded theory method. The data source consisted of literature and respondents selected using the purposive sampling method. The data were collected using the documentation, interviews, and observations. The data were analyzed using the inductive analysis. The findings showed that the basic values which needed tobe developed in civic education to build a global insight of young citizens in the context of Indonesia include: divinity, humanity, unity, democracy, social justice, competition, respect for others, freedom, and peace. Keywords: civic education, global insight, young citizens
PENGARUH PERSEPSI TENTANG SERTIFIKASI GURU, STRATEGI PENYELESAIAN KONFLIK, DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA GURU SMKN
Authors: Atmadji Sutikno Tri
Published: February 2017

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh persepsi tentang sertifikasi guru, strategi penyelesaian konflik, motivasi kerja, terhadap produktivitas kerja. Populasi penelitian adalah guru-guru SMKN Malang Raya sedangkan sampel (278 guru) diambil secara acak. Data dianalisis dengan analisis deskriptif dan korelasional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) persepsi tentang sertifikasi guru, strategi penyelesaian konflik, motivasi kerja dalam kategori tinggi, dan produktivitas kerja guru dalam kategori sedang; (2) ada hubungan antara (a) persepsi tentang sertifikasi guru, strategi penyelesaian konflik dengan motivasi kerja, (b) strategi penyelesaian konflik, motivasi kerja dengan produktivitas, (3) tidak ada hubungan antara persepsi tentang sertifikasi guru dengan produktivitas kerja.Kata Kunci: sertifikasi guru, strategi penyelesaian konflik, motivasi kerja, produktivitas kerjaTHE INFLUENCE OF PERCEPTION ON TEACHER CERTIFICATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES, AND WORK MOTIVATION ON WORK PRODUCTIVITY OF SMKN TEACHERS IN MALANGAbstract: This study was aimed to investigate the influence of perception on teacher certification, conflict resolution strategies, and work motivation on work productivity. The population was SMK teachers in Malang and the sample (278 teachers) was taken randomly. The data were analyzed using descriptive and correlational analyses. The findings showed: (1) perception about teacher certification, conflict resolution strategies, work motivation belonged to the high category while the work productivity belonged to the fair category, (2) there are relationships between (a) perception about teacher certification, conflict resolution strategies and work motivation, (b) conflict resolution strategies, work motivation and work productivity, (3) there is no relationship between perception about teacher certification and work productivity.Keywords: teacher certification, conflict resolution strategies, work motivation, and work productivity
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Authors: Корабельников Д.В. , Журавлев Ю.Н.
Published: February 2017

Влияние давления на структурные и электронные свойства перхлоратов лития, натрия, калия и аммония исследовано в рамках теории функционала плотности с учетом дисперсионного взаимодействия Ван-дер-Ваальса. Вычислены барические зависимости геометрических параметров, ширин запрещенных зон, плотностей состояний, зарядовых распределений, атомных зарядов. Установлено, что сжимаемость перхлоратов анизотропная, что связано с различием параметров решетки и природы межатомных связей. Под давлением катион аммония поворачивается вокруг оси b на угол ~9o. Ширины запрещенных зон перхлоратов составляют ~4.5-4.7 eV и с давлением увеличиваются. DOI: 10.21883/FTT.2017.02.44043.264
Using matrix models for simultaneous tax planning and accounting policy optimization within the German legal area
Authors: Freidank Carl-Christian , Bauer Irina , Sassen Remmer
Published: February 2017

Matrix models have been developed in order to plan and control the effects of complex interrelationships as well as to prepare for and make optimum decisions. For the purpose of tax planning, our investigations focus particularly on simultaneous analyses of the effects and structure of corporate tax, trade tax, deferred taxes, and performance indicators within the German legal area. In addition, the models can also be useful in accounting policy optimization when taking into account the amendments to the German authoritative principle that tax accounting should be based on commercial accounting