bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating the Impacts of Automation on Disrupting the Counterfeit Drug Supply Chain
Authors: Starr Latasha , Balasubramanian Somasekar , Jones Erick C
Published: July 2018

Counterfeit drugs have become a menace and a dangerous problem for human kind in recent years. The complex nature of pharmaceutical supply chain has made it difficult to control the proliferation of counterfeit drugs being consumed along with the regular drugs. The pharmaceutical industry needs to come up with answers to protect public health, minimize supplier risk, protect brand reputation and promote the integrity of the supply chain. In its report on “Combating Counterfeit Drugs” the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that RFID tagging appeared to be “the most promising approach to reliable product tracking and tracing.” (FDA, 2004).[3] In this paper, we will explore how counterfeit pharmaceuticals are finding their way into the supply chain, the consequences experienced on a patient level as a result of counterfeit medicine consumption and more importantly how RFID is of help in fighting this global crime efficiently. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) has brought a revolutionary change in many industries, especially in supply chain management. Implementing RFID in pharmaceutical industry is a game changer for the pharmaceutical industry because of the ability it provides to efficiently and effectively track medicines from origin to customer, resulting in an overall reduction of the entrance of medicinal counterfeit items in to the supply chain. Not only will RFID technology use benefit the health industry, but also those at the warehouse level, by eliminating the manual work required when using barcodes.
Evaluating the impact of Auto ID technologies on Oil and Gas ERP system data accuracy and reliability – Part 1
Authors: Anantakrishnan Gowthaman , Jones Erick C
Published: July 2018

Most of ERP system still uses manual entry or mass upload method to enter the data collected from the warehouse. These methods are highly unreliable and prone to manual error affecting the data accuracy. The high data accuracy and current data are required by the business for many critical decisions. Invalid data will have a negative performance impact on the ERP system and also lead to economic loss to the organization. Auto ID technologies is used to track and collect data in real time. They can also be integrated with ERP system to provide a live update reducing the data’s inconsistency. In this research it is hypothesized that by integrating Auto ID technologies into the ERP system the data accuracy and reliability can be increased significantly utilizing live data update. The expected results are that the Auto ID technologies will improve the ERP system data accuracy and reliability which will provide a huge cost savings.
Evaluating the Impacts of The Internet of Things to Reduce Runway Incursions: Understanding the Why, How, And When - Part 2
Authors: Okate Samuel , Jones Erick C
Published: July 2018

The main outcome of this part of the research paper is development of the methodology and approach to the problem defined in the previous part of the research paper. The methodology followed in this research paper is DFSS-R Methodology which splits or segregates the whole project into 3Ps such as Plan, Predict and Perform. This segregation helps to visualize and constantly monitor the progress of the project.
ERP Consulting Career Perspectives: Career Paths and The Current Job Market for Emerging Professionals
Authors: Smart D.S. Robinson , Smart Joses Jenish , Jones Erick C
Published: July 2018

It has been challenging for many individuals to discover their career path especially for budding professionals. It’s often difficult to narrow down to a subject and the risk involved is equally high. A career path is a cluster of jobs that uses similar skills and with due education and experience helps one to move up the ladder in their career. It often involves related training and certification in its field to reach the top level. A trial that any organization face is the integration or co-ordination of various activities between its different core functional areas. It becomes close to impossible to achieve such activities effectively. To accomplish such activities, organizations need to employ the modern information systems across their organization. One such system is the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that integrates all or most of the core processes that a company needs to run such as its finance, manufacturing, HR, supply chain, services, warehousing, procurement, accounting, marketing etc.,. The anticipated sales growth of the ERP market up to 7.2% by 2020 yielding an assessed sales value of about $41.60 billion [https://www.educba.com/three-broad-erp-career-options/] clearly explains the upcoming possible opportunities for the need of trained ERP professionals who often is someone usually has a good understanding of the business process. The good news is, a typical ERP professional can changeover their career across different organizational functions as mentioned earlier and have the luxury to choose their specialization by business sectors even though the soft skills and qualities required varies significantly.
A Rare Presentation and Management of Forearm Deformity in a Patient with Hereditary Multiple Exostoses
Authors: Agashe Mandar , Shah Avi , Parikh Shital N.
Published: July 2018

Case:

We report the case of a patient with a long-standing and progressive forearm deformity, secondary to underlying hereditary multiple exostoses (HME). A salvage surgery was performed with excision of the pathologic parts of the radius and the ulna, followed by the creation of a 1-bone forearm.

Conclusion:

One of the common manifestations of HME is forearm deformity due to abnormal ossification and osteochondromas that affect the radius and/or the ulna. Progressive deformity can lead to increasing pain, joint instability, limited motion, and functional decline. Neglected or recalcitrant deformities pose a treatment challenge. At 1.5 years after surgery, the patient had a satisfactory outcome with a fully functional, pain-free forearm in a fixed, neutral position.
An Osteochondral Allograft in a Patient with Ochronosis
Authors: Rocchi Vanna , Shapiro Bennett , Fraser M. Robson
Published: July 2018

Case:

When a 31-year-old man with no prior medical history underwent diagnostic arthroscopy for posttraumatic knee pain, ochronotic arthropathy was identified. Subsequent blood tests led to the diagnosis of alkaptonuria. After a discussion regarding his future military career and prognosis, he elected to proceed with osteochondral allograft transplantation surgery (OATS). He was able to return to active-duty service with minimal knee pain. At the 32-month postoperative visit, he had functional, pain-free motion and an excellent Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score.

Conclusion:

Alkaptonuria is an uncommon metabolic disorder that causes arthropathy of peripheral joints. When there is a focal defect, an osteochondral allograft is a valid, joint-preserving option that allows return to activity.
AKADEMİSYENLERİN BAŞARI HEDEFLERİ ÜZERİNDE DEĞERLERİNİN VE MOTİVASYON KAYNAKLARININ ROLÜ
Authors: ERHAN Tuğba , ÇARIKÇI İlker Hüseyin , ALPARSLAN Ali Murat
Published: July 2018

Bireyler başarmak ya da diğerlerinden daha iyi olmak için çaba
göstermektedir. Bu başarı sürecinde bireyler ustalık ve performans olarak
isimlendirilen farklı başarı yönelim türlerini seçme eğilimi içindedir. Bu
çalışma akademisyenlerde hangi değerlerin ve motivasyon kaynaklarının daha ön
planda olduğunu ve bireye dair bu öncüllerin akademisyenlerdeki ustalık ve performans
başarı hedeflerini nasıl etkilediğini ortaya koymak adına gerçekleştirilmiştir.
498 akademisyen üzerinde, Türkçeye uyumu sağlanmış ölçeklerin kullanıldığı bir
saha araştırması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre
akademisyenlerin temel motivasyon kaynakları sırasıyla bağlanma ve düşünme
ihtiyacıdır. Araştırmanın diğer önemli bir bulgusu ise ustalık hedefine sahip
olan akademisyenlerin açıklayıcı motivasyon kaynağı en fazla düşünme,
performans hedefine sahip akademisyenlerin ise en fazla güç ihtiyacıdır. Son
olarak araştırmanın diğer çarpıcı bulgusu ise, değişime açıklık değeri; düşük
düşünme ihtiyacında performans hedefini daha az açıklamaktadır. Yüksek bağlanma
ihtiyacı olan akademisyenlerde ise değişime açıklık daha az ustalık hedefine
sebep olmaktadır.
Quantitative Nutrient Management Reduces Nitrate Accumulation in Hydroponic Butterhead Lettuces Grown under Artificial Lighting
Authors: Sago Yuki , Shigemura Airi
Published: July 2018

To reduce nitrate concentrations in vegetables grown under artificial lighting, we determined nitrate accumulation under various conditions of nitrate availability. Butterhead lettuce plants were grown with nutrient solutions of various concentrations, which were maintained according to electrical conductivity (EC) throughout the cultivation period. Under these conditions, growth in nutrient solutions with lower EC led to slight decreases in nitrate concentrations in leaves, but also decreased fresh and dry weights of shoots, leading to the risk of a yield loss under EC control management (ECM). By contrast, when total nitrate requirement was supplied only at the start of cultivation, nitrate concentrations in leaves were decreased significantly with only slightly reduced plant growth. Hence, marketable-sized butterhead lettuces with lower nitrate concentrations can be produced by supplying total nitrate requirements in the nutrient solution at the start of cultivation.
Morphological Characterization of Ficus religiosa Genotypes in Iran by Multivariate Analysis
Authors: Hesami Mohsen , Rahmati-Joneidabad Mostafa
Published: July 2018

Ficus religiosa L. is one of the most popular species in the Moraceae family that is known as a multipurpose forest tree species because of its medicinal, ornamental, and religious value. F. religiosa is an important tree in South Asia, and it possesses various common names such as peepal, bodhi, bo tree, and asvattha. This species as a traditional tree is broadly planted as a roadside tree, and it plays an important role as a medicinal tree in various diseases such as asthma, stomatitis, diabetes, inflammations, glandular swelling disorders, and wound healing. Because F. religiosa is characterized as a subtropical tree, it fully grew in southern parts of Iran. The morphological variation of 72 individuals of F. religiosa from six southern regions of Iran was investigated based on multivariate analysis. Our results indicated that the highest tree, leaf, and petiole lengths, as well as leaf width, were observed in Kish and Qeshm genotypes, whereas the Chabahar genotype had the lowest petiole length. Results of simple correlation analysis showed the existence of significant positive and negative correlations among some important parameters. The highest correlation was observed between leaf, tree, and petiole lengths. Populations were clustered in four groups. The Kish and Qeshm genotypes were closely related to each other and differentiated from the Chabahar genotype. The whole dataset was subjected to principal component analysis (PCA). PCA showed that the first two factor components explained 84.51% of the variation and the first factor component had the positive relationship with leaf, tree, and petiole lengths.
Application of Foliar Synthetic Elicitors for the Management of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) Populations in Tahiti Lime (Citrus latifolia Tanaka)
Authors: Ramírez-Godoy Augusto , Vera-Hoyos María del Pilar , Jiménez-Beltrán Natalia , Restrepo-Diaz Hermann
Published: July 2018

The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, is the most serious threat to the global citrus industry, and its management has depended mainly on the application of chemical insecticides. The application of plant elicitors can contribute to the insect management and also enhance plant physiology. A set of three different experiments was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of foliar applications of synthetic elicitors [salicylic acid (SA), brassinosteroids (Br), chitosan, or thiamine] on the population dynamics of D. citri and their effects on the physiology of Tahiti lime trees. The treatments were as follows: trees were sprayed separately with thiamine, SA, or chitosan at a dose of 100 ppm, respectively; trees were treated with foliar brassinosteroid applications at a dose of 1 ppm; and untreated trees (control). By the end of the experiment, the elicitors reduced (75%) the number of adult psyllids compared with the control, where trees treated with chitosan had ≈0.5 adult individuals accumulated per flush shoot, whereas the control showed around two individuals. Salicylic acid and thiamine also reduced the number of nymphs compared with the control in the 4 weeks after treatment (WAT) (5.5 vs. 10.08 nymphs, respectively). Treatment with synthetic elicitors also caused a 30% reduction in oviposition by D. citri. The foliar applications with Br promoted a greater relative growth rate (RGR) (44 mm·cm−1·d−1) compared with the control treatment and chitosan (24 and 26 mm·cm−1·d−1, respectively). Chitosan sprays favored proline synthesis in both flush shoots and leaves. These results suggest that the use of synthetic elicitors can be considered as a tool to reduce the number of applications of chemical insecticides and decrease the development of resistances by D. citri because these synthetic elicitors showed an efficacy between 40% and 60% in all its stages in field conditions.
Effect of Bridge Grafting the M9 Self-rooted Rootstock in Trunk-wounded Apple Trees on Vegetative Growth, Yield, and Fruit Characteristics
Authors: Zhou Chenping , Chen Ruiting , Sun Yaqiang , Wang He , Wang Yi , Wu Ting , Zhang Xinzhong , Xu Xuefeng , Han Zhenhai
Published: July 2018

Bridge grafting is widely applied in trunk-wounded apple trees. In this study, we carried out semigirdling and ring girdling on the trunk of ‘Nagafu 2’/Malus baccata (L.) Borkh apple trees to simulate trunk injury. We then bridge grafted a M9 self-rooted rootstock on the injured trunks to study the effects of bridge grafting on flowering, fruit-set, tree vigor, and fruit characteristics in ‘Nagafu 2’ apple. The results showed that both semigirdling and ring girdling due to the large wounded area caused significant decrease in flowering, fruit-set, and tree vigor (estimated by measuring leaf area, leaf gas exchange, tree height, and shoot growth); in addition, ring girdling increased flesh and peel firmness. However, bridge grafting of M9 self-rooted rootstock on semigirdling and girdling apple trees resulted in partial recovery of tree vigor (leaf area and photosynthesis) and maintaining the reduction of vegetative growth, thereby increasing flowering, fruit-set, yield, fruit weight, and peel firmness.
Translation Analysis toward Expressions Mitigating Speech Act of Criticizing in Harper Lee’s to Kill A Mockingbird and Go Set A Watchman
Authors: Setyawati Luthfiyah Hanim , Nababan Mangatur Rudolf , Djatmika Djatmika
Published: July 2018

Using descriptive qualitative method, this paper aims to identify the forms of mitigation of criticizing speech acts in two novels entitled To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set A Watchman, to identify translation technique used and to describe the quality of translation of expressions mitigating speech act of criticizing in those novels. Data used were linguistic units (words, phrases, clauses, or sentences) represented mitigation types of criticizing speech act. The findings indicate that there were two mitigation types of speech act criticizing, namely external and internal. Expressions mitigating speech act of criticizing from those novels mainly had an equivalent message in Source Text (ST). Translation techniques applied to translate mitigation forms in criticizing speech act imply the translator’s competence in conveying the message of Source Text. Thus, it will impact on shifting meaning or even level of politeness.
Figure of Speech in Novel of Mice and Men and Seek The Translation Quality from Two Different Gender Translator Version: What is the influenced factor?
Authors: Najakh Lailatun , Nababan Mangatur Rudolf , Djatmika Djatmika
Published: July 2018

The analysis of novel cannot be drawn away from its figures of speech. Figures of speech every author is different and that beauty of writing attracts reader’s interest. The following issue is about how this literary work can arrive closely to its original version when it is translated by two different gender of translator. Besides, translator may bring their own ideological gender background. Regarding to this issue, obviously, the quality of target text version is in a huge questioning. Further, this research used novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and pays attention to find out figure of speech found in novel Of Mice and Men, the translation techniques choose in that novel, and the impact of translation techniques to translation quality from two different gender translators. 

The research method of this research was descriptive qualitative with collecting data, validating data, and analyzing data in order to get result. The source of data were novel Of Mice and Men (Tikus dan Manusia) translated by Pramoedya Ananta Toer and Ariyantri E. Tarman. Data collection was using purposive sampling.  This result showed that there were eight figures of speech found in novel Of Mice and Men. In terms of their translation techniques, the most applied techniques by female translators were established equivalent and male translators were also established equivalent followed by creative discursive.  In addition, the chosen techniques by female translator gave higher accuracy than male translator. Meanwhile the acceptability and readability were high from both translators. However, the result didn’t find any correlation between gender ideology and the chosen techniques. The chosen techniques were more likely influenced by the translator job background. The background of male translator as the famous novelist gave his strong ideology also transferred to his work as translator. Meanwhile, the female translator worked faithfully to source text.
The decision-making empirical model in vocational high school
Authors: Zakarijah Masduki , Soenarto S. , Marpanaji Eko
Published: July 2018

The objectives of this research is to know the pattern of causal relationships inter-variables on the decision-making empirical model in Vocational High School (SMK). The decision-making empirical model in Vocational High School, consisting of variables: (a) the adequacy of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), (b) the benefits of using information systems, (c) the ethics in decision making, (d) the contribution of school and social environments, (e) the intentions of behaviour, and (f) the patterns of decision-making. Relation between variables was tested statistically using path analysis. The results of the research are as follows. The varian explained by each variable is mathematically formulated in: ZY = 0.134 A + 0.141 B + 0.102 C + 0.486 D + 0.193 E. The most dominant effect for direct effect is D to E has ρDE = 0,47 and the correlation coefficient = 0,709.
The effect of industrial work practice, guidance intensity of industrial side, and vocational competence on working readiness of grade XII students of banking program, Vocational High School Perbankan, Pekanbaru
Authors: Putri Dwi Yana , Sutarto Sutarto
Published: July 2018

This study aimed to find out the effect of: (1) industrial work practice, (2)guidance intensity of industrial side, (3)vocational competence, and (4) industrial work practice,guidance intensity of industrial side, and vocational competence on the working readiness of students of Vocational High School (VHS) PerBankan Pekanbaru. This research was ex-post facto research. The population was all students of class XII Program of Banking in the academic year of 2017/2018 which comprised 106 students who followed industrial work practice. A sample of 83 students was processed using the Proportional Random sampling technique. Prior to doing research, the instrument first validated the expert. After validated experts tested the validity and reliability to determine the valid and reliable instrument items. Data analyst technique used is descriptive research method, prerequisite test, and regression analysis. The results showed that: (1) industrial work practice (x1) has a positive and significant effect on students’working experience (y) evidenced by thitung ≥ ttabel (2,414 > 1,98) contribution of 27,63%; (2) the guidance intensity of industrial side (x2) had a positive and significant effect on students’working readiness (y) evidenced by thitung ≥ ttabel (2,822 > 1,98) contribution of 21,03%; (3) vocational competence (x3) had a positive and significant effect on students’working readiness (y) evidenced by thitung ≥ ttabel (2,348 > 1,98) contribution of 2,46%; (4) industrial work practice, guidance intensity of industrial side, and vocational competence simultaneously had a positive effect on students’working readiness (y) evidenced by Fhitung ≥ Ftabel(16,235 > 3,11) with contribution of 51,12%. The rest 48,88% was determined by other factors.
Factors responsible for the performance of Cooperative Sugar Factories in North-Eastern Karnataka
Authors: . YASMEEN , PATIL SURESH  S. , HIREMATH G. M. , ANANDA N.
Published: July 2018

In the present investigation, three cooperative sugar factories were considered to measure the factors responsible for the performance of cooperative sugar factories. It was observed that the recovery percentage, remunerative price and correct weighment are the factors required to become a member of sugar factories. Further, the study revealed enough evidence about the financial ratios, which in turn exhibited the economic potentiality of their respective sugar factories. Before fixing the target to improve the cane procurement, the factory needs to plan programs well before the start of season and hence the installed capacity utilisation can be met. Besides, government should come forward to help the farmers to issue the cane bill payment at an early stage by the factories and extending financial assistance, so that it will facilitate for the farmers to purchase of inputs well in advance for sugarcane cultivation.
Performance of Early Maturing Sugarcane (Saccharum spp Hybrid complex) Varieties under Different Row Spacing and Fertilizer Levels in Plant Cane-Ratoon-Wheat System
Authors: .SINGH RAVINDRA , .MISHRA ARVIND
Published: July 2018

A field experiment was conducted to assess performance of newly developed six mid early maturing sugarcane cultivars i.e. Co 0116, Co 0118, Co 0237, Co 0238, Co 0239 and Co J 64 (Standard), with two row spacing (75 and 90 cm) under three fertility levels i.e. 75, 100 and 125% of recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) NPK (N150 P21.8 K41.5) with plant-ratoon-wheat system. Varieties ‘Co 0238’ and ‘Co 0118’ recorded the maximum and significantly higher cane yield (93.1 and 88.9 t/ha) and commercial cane sugar (11.76 and 12.49 t/ha) and outperformed rest cultivars in plant and ratoon crop, respectively. However, both cultivars did not differ significantly for cane yield and commercial cane sugar (CCS). Growth attributes like cane length and cane girth of plant crop were not affected at closer spacing of 75 cm, but number of millable canes (NMC), cane yield and sugar yield increased by 23.94, 20.29 and 19.63% than 90 cm row spacing. While in the subsequent ratoon crop number of millable canes (NMC), cane yield and CCS yield increased substantially by 19.25, 16.70 and 16.92 per cent respectively at 75 cm than 90 cm row spacing. Closer spacing (75 cm) fetched maximum net return (209280 and 118823) with benefit: cost ratio of 1.42 and 2.27 with plant as well as ratoon crop respectively. Except varieties, the quality parameters did not undergo significant variation due to change in row spacing and fertility treatments. In monetary terms also, 100 % RDF found almost equally remunerative with 125 % RDF. Cultivar × fertility level interactions indicated that varieties ‘Co 0238’ and ‘Co 0239’ were equally productive at normal fertility level of 100% RDF. In monetary terms, sowing of Co 0238 of sugarcane variety fetched maximum net returns (285633) followed by Co 0239 ( 253406) and Co 0118( 247453) in two years cropping system of Sugarcane-Ratoon-Wheat system under the sub tropical conditions.
Growth, yield and vase life of rose as influenced by different cultivars under protected condition of Eastern Himalayas
Authors: RANGNAMEI K. LILY , MAITI C. H. , KUMAR MANOJ , PUNGDING L.
Published: July 2018

An investigation was carried out to evaluate the performance of four exotic rose cultivars (Sphinix Gold, Upper Class, Bordeaux andAvalanche) under protected condition in sub-tropical hills of Nagaland. High coefficient of variation both at genotypic and phenotypic level couple with high heritability and genetic advance for thorn density per inch. The genotypic correlation coefficient studies reveal that plant height at first flower flush was positively and significantly correlated with plant spread EW/NS direction, thorn density per inch and diameter of flower bud.Significant positive association of total number of petals per flower was revealed with plant spread EW/NS direction. Length of the sprouted bud was similarly a significant positive correlation with diameter of flower bud and thorn density per inch, length of the sprouted bud and days taken to bud sprouting. Phenotypic correlations of plant height at first flower flush with number of branches per plant, thorn density per inch. Similarly a significant positive correlation was observed between diameter of flower and length of the sprouted bud. Significant positive correlation also existed between number of flower per plant and number of petal per flower. Since there is a highly positive association among this component character, the selection of this particular character for improvement of any cultivars shall automatically influence other character in desirable direction. Among the cultivars studied the Sphinix Gold,Upper Class and Bordeaux are suitable for commercial cultivation under Nagaland condition.
Analysis of Genetic Variability parameters for Seed Yield and its attributing Traits of desi Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under different Environments in West Bengal
Authors: HOTTI AVINALAPPA , SADHUKHAN RAGHUNATH
Published: July 2018

Twenty two promising Desi chickpea genotypes were grown in RBD with two replications under normal and late sown high temperature conditions with objective to estimate genetic variability for seed yield and its attributing traits to identify potential genotypes for heat tolerance. The maximum genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variability (GCV and PCV) were observed for number of seeds per pod, 100-seed weight and seed yield per plant under both environments, whereas number of primary branches per plant recorded minimum in late planting conditions. The high heritability coupled with high genetic advance as per cent of mean (GAM) was observed for all traits except days to maturity, plant height and number of pods per plant under both environments but the harvest index recorded moderate heritability coupled with low GAM in late planting conditions. This implies the presence of more additive gene effects for potential crop improvement. On the basis of mean performance for important economic traits under both environments, the genotypes ICCV 92944, Annigeri-1, JG-6, RSG-888, RSG-945 and ICCV-10 were identified as best performer for the number of pods per plant, 100-seed weight, seed yield per plant and harvest index, as well as these genotypes were identified as heat tolerant for the respective traits. The genotype ICCV 10 had stable for yield and yield related traits over both environments, therefore it could be tested over locations for stability verification and for further use in breeding program.
A comparative study of trends in rainfall over meteorological subdivisions of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: PATEL SUSHEEL KUMAR , SUBASH N.
Published: July 2018

In this study investigation of trends in rainfall over two subdivisions (East and West) of Uttar Pradesh was carried out. In both subdivisions decrease in rainfall during monsoon and increase in summer season has been observed. However in both the subdivisions during second three decades (1957-1986) increased in rainfall has been found during post monsoon. In West subdivision there was increase during second three (1957-1986) decades in monsoon season which decreased in current three decades (1987-2016). However in East subdivision continues decrease in rainfall has been noticed during monsoon season and during post monsoon decrease of 14 mm and 12 mm in rainfall was recorded, moreover in summer season increase of rainfall (4mm and 5mm) was noticed in East and West U P respectively. No seasonal significant trend in rainfall was noticed in both the subdivisions. As far as monthly analysis concern there was increase in rainfall (4-5mm) in the month of May and June. In East U P January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December months recorded decrease in rainfall and February and April remained constant. Similarly in West U P January, April, July, August, September, October and November recorded decrease in rainfall and February, March and April remained unchanged. This analysis provide an insight into the variability of rainfall pattern in both the subdivisions and useful for researchers and planners for their planning of construction of water holding structures in future.
Grasping Elapsing
Authors: Williams Peter
Published: July 2018

An iterative series of hybrid media installations and generative, participatory performance projects, Grasping Elapsing (2003-present) attempts to show embodied thought process by creating open-ended connections among object, image, archive, digital process and word. The project is comprised of a combination of installations, performances, images created by the artist over time, images created by participants in prior and current performances/installations, live-sourced, appropriated images accessed through software, generative software that processes combinations of the above-described images, and a Twitter feed/archive.  Given the highly-temporal nature of the project, it is difficult to analyze specific juxtapositions that might arise. This report will therefore mainly address the projects’ ongoing conceptual framework while referencing specific moments in time where it might be helpful for contemporary readers. The current iteration, Grasping Elapsing 3.1 is a digitally-augmented participatory performance with a “live” component of approximately twenty minutes and an indefinitely-extended digital component which is conducted online. The piece expresses a convergence of history, place and present moment through the use of digital practices and face-to-face discussion. It is conducted with an audience that, after an approximately eight-minute introduction, is invited to participate by contributing images through the use of scanning. The entire piece is enacted at a table with a large projection behind it. The artist sits at the table facing audience-participants. Throughout the performance, the artist delivers spoken-word content and participatory instructions. On the table are a laptop computer which the artist uses to improvisationally control a custom-made software application designed specifically for the performance. The application displays artist-produced, appropriated and past-and-current participant-contributed imagery, and also imagery generatively processed from combinations of all of the above-mentioned source materials. The output of this application is shown on the projection screen. Also on the table is a flatbed scanner which participants use to digitize images for contribution to the piece; scanned images are automatically added to a databank from which the application draws in real time.
Scientific method and creative process for wearable technologies from invention to innovation
Authors: Tenuta Livia , Testa Susanna
Published: July 2018

The aim of this paper is demonstrating how in the contemporary scene the boundaries between scientific method and creative process are increasingly blurred finding innovation as the point of intersection of this discursive separation. The analysis identifies the object of investigation in the emergent field of fashion wearables. In fact, the introduction of digital tools has had a significant impact on the fashion system, and wearable technologies represent the result of a new systemic interaction among diverse approaches belonging to different sectors. In this context, our purpose is to identify the moment when invention, seen as technological progress, becomes innovation, integrating and affecting people’s lives. To this end, the paper is firstly aimed in analyzing through case studies the different methods to design innovative fashion products. Both technology driven innovation and design driven innovation based methodologies are examined. The two strategies are compared and described in terms of phases, actors involved and validation of the obtained results, underlining the crucial stages of the process: the definition of the target and the scenario and the phase of product testing. This involves both traditional methods of data analysis for the technological functioning, based on numerically quantifiable parameters, and experimental verification based on the object-final user relationship. This test aims at “measuring” the effectiveness of the products in terms of comfort, usability, aesthetics and interaction. It is this methodological transdisciplinary practice that carries appreciable results concerning innovation. This approach leads to an emphasis of the designer’s cross role and it represents an opportunity for the academic research as well as for the market.
Revealing the Invisible City
Authors: Barahona Rios Adrian , Estevez Fernandez Lara , Cui He , Huang Shuyuan
Published: July 2018

This article discusses “Exposing the Invisible: A Brain-driven Audiovisual Walk”, an audiovisual installation that was part of the Digital Media Studio Project entitled Invisible Cities. Commencing with an analysis of the research, and experimental and compositional strategies we devised for the installation, we will explore the possibilities afforded from the creative combination of sounds, visuals, emotions and places, in relation to more general aesthetic considerations relevant to data sonification and visualisation. Our approach understands visualisation as a bridge interlinking the emotions with various types of visual elements and sonification as a translation of the inaudible into the sphere of the audible; most importantly, the combination of both as an instrument for comprehending the human-city bond via the embodied sensory experience of place. Our practice, inspired from the interaction between the lived body and the (urban) environment, uses the EEG data with an artistic approach in order to reflect upon and re-interpret this bond.
ESTUDIO DE LA CITOXICIDAD DE PELÍCULAS NANOHÍBRIDAS CON MATRIZ DE POLIESTIRENO RECICLADO
Authors: Blanco-Hernández Alejandra , García Contreras René , Serrano Díaz Paloma , Hernandez-Padrón Genoveva
Published: July 2018

En este trabajo se desarrollaron películas híbridas, adaptando el proceso sol-gel con un adecuado control en el diseño de las condiciones experimentales para poder incorporar nanopartículas de sílice a una matriz polimérica de poliestireno reciclado (PSR). Para una mejor incorporación entre la sílice y el PSR fue necesario funcionalizar el PSR con grupos carboxilo de ácido abiético.

El PSR usado para la preparación de películas nanohíbridas se obtuvo de productos de empaques de comida rápida, y fue evaluada la citoxicidad de las películas sin sustrato, mostrando la viabilidad de ser usadas como películas protectoras en sustrato de vidrio ya que no presentan riesgo para la salud. Los materiales híbridos fueron caracterizados por las espectroscopias Infrarrojo y Raman, y evaluadas sus propiedades mecánicas y térmicas. La temperatura de transición vítrea se incrementó para los HPS-F and HPSR-F por la presencia del ácido abiético y la sílice. Todos los materiales incrementan su ángulo de contacto comparado con el del sustrato sin recubrir y mayor repelencia al agua. La incorporación de partículas de sílice dentro de la matriz polimérica da por resultado interesantes propiedades comparadas con sus análogas hechas con poliestireno comercial (PS), obteniendo resultados satisfactorios permitiendo así su aplicación como recubrimientos en sustratos de vidrio con propiedades de autolimpieza y protección a la radiación UVA que son de gran relevancia tecnológica.
Vasco de Quiroga, fundador de pueblos
Authors: Arriaga Antonio
Published: July 2018

La ciudad de Uruapan, en Michoacán, nació en los momentos en que se fundía la cultura indígena con la española para dar nacimiento a nuestro mundo de mexicanos.
Fray Juan de San Miguel fue uno de los primeros religiosos franciscanos que llegaron a Nueva España en la misión del 1527.
Los tarascos habían huido a la sierra por el horror que les causara Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán; y fray Juan de San Miguel, lleno de celo por la conversión de las almas, penetró hasta los lugares más remotos; no quedó cumbre, gruta o monte de toda esta provincia, dice el padre Larrea, que no recorriera a pie descalzo, descubriendo en sus retiros a los indígenas, hasta lograr que bajaran a este lugar, a la vida pública y sociable. Este hombre extraordinario, el año de 1536 aprendió la lengua tarasca, redujo a los indios a la civilización, y fundó los pueblos de Tancítaro, Charapan, Periban y otros muchos de la sierra; estableció en todos ellos iglesias y hospitales, y concluida la conquista de la sierra, fundó a Uruapan el año de 1540.
Rebeliones de seris y pimas en el siglo XVIII. Características y situación
Authors: Galaviz de Capdevielle María Elena
Published: July 2018

Antes de la conquista era conocida por los indígenas con el nombre de “Pusolana”, una vasta extensión territorial, delimitada al sur por el río del Mocorito, Sin., y enmarcada entre la Sierra Madre y el Golfo de California, y se prolongaba desde el
norte hasta las márgenes del río Gila. Esta provincia estaba habitada por numerosos núcleos de población, integrados por apaches, pápagos, ópatas, pimas y seris.
Estos pueblos, excepto los apaches, pertenecían a la familia lingüística pimana, de la que derivan sus diversas lenguas y dialectos. No todos estos grupos presentaban el mismo estado de evolución, y sus formas de vida económica, social y política no eran las mismas. Vivían más o menos arraigados a sus respectivas localidades, situadas de preferencia a inmediaciones de los ríos, y aun cuando subsistían fundamentalmente del cultivo rudimentario del maíz, muchos, por circunstancias geográficas especiales, se veían obligados a sustentarse de la pesca, de la caza, o de insectos, raíces y frutos.
Significado de la obra de fray Bernardino de Sahagún
Authors: León-Portilla Miguel
Published: July 2018

Placer muy grande y honroso es, para quienes tenemos por Alma Mater a la Universidad de México, ser recibidos en ésta de Salamanca. Ingenuo de mi parte seria el solo intento de recordar las bien conocidas glorias de esta casa, Universidad la más antigua del mundo hispánico. No obstante, se concederá licencia a quien viene de México y entra una vez más en este recinto, de repetir que no menor ni último orgullo de Salamanca es haber sido paradigma de no pocas universidades de América, entre ellas, muy especialmente de las de México y de San Marcos de Lima.
Diego de Ibarra y la Nueva España
Authors: Porras Muñoz Guillermo
Published: July 2018

La caída de Tenochtitlan en manos de los españoles, que suele marcar la fecha de la conquista de México, en realidad es un peldaño en la epopeya hispana en el Nuevo Mundo. La conquista propiamente se prolongó durante todo el siglo XVI, irradiando desde la capital a los cuatro vientos y terminando al implantar Juan de Oñate el pendón real en el reino del Nuevo México. El XVII y el XVIII todavía habían de incorporar las Californias y Texas a la corona, pero en el primero de estos casos hubo más bien una invasión que una conquista, y en el segundo el impacto español fue tan endeble que casi no se puede considerar que fue integrado al imperio indiano, menos que fuera en la realidad un territorio conquistado.
La expansión no sólo fue de tierras para el rey y de almas para Dios, sino también de las familias de los primitivos conquistadores que la llevaron a cabo. Así como hubo quienes se asentaron en México y sus aledaños y se dedicaron a cosechar de su triunfo, la segunda mitad del siglo XVI produce una nueva generación de conquistadores. Testigos de esto son un Rodrigo de Vivero o un Carlos de Luna y Arellano y tantos más, entre ellos Diego de Ibarra, quienes aprovecharon la afluencia de la post-conquista para lograr la expansión.
José Miranda González (Nota necrológica)
Authors: Autor Sin
Published: July 2018

El 27 de noviembre del presente año falleció en Sevilla el doctor José Miranda,
investigador de este Instituto y colaborador de la revista Estudios de Historia Novohispana.
(Presentación de documento).”Acusación contra el doctor Don Santiago de Vera, presidente de la Real Audiencía de Guadalajara, enviada al Rey Don Felipe II por Jerónimo Conde, Alguacil Mayor y Regidor Perpetuo de Guadalajara"
Authors: Iguíniz Juan B.
Published: July 2018

El año de 1593 el Rey don Felipe II nombró presidente de la Real Audiencia y gobernador de Nueva Galicia al doctor don Santiago de Vera, natural de la villa de Valladolid y oidor que había sido de Guadalajara. Asegura el padre fray Antonio Tello, cronista de la Provincia Franciscana de Santiago de Jalisco, en el libro II de su Crónica Miscelánea que “gobernó con rectitud y prudencia, dando los oficios o vencimientos y honrando a los nobles, respetando y venerando a las religiones; puso gran cuidado en que las justicias seglares en todo se conformasen con los guardianes y curas de la gobernación, con que en su tiempo floreció mucho todo este Reyno”. Gobernó desde 1593 hasta 1605 o principios de 1606 en que murió, siendo sepultado en la iglesia de San Agustín.
Nueva cartografía de los puertos de Acapulco, Campache y Veracruz
Authors: Calderón Quijano José Antonio
Published: July 2018

Las riquezas de Nueva España tuvieron carácter mítico durante la Edad Moderna. Ellas fueron la base de su importancia económica y de su singular auge comercial. Numerosos e interesantes estudios se han hecho hasta la fecha dando a conocer este aspecto histórico del virreinato. Sin embargo, nosotros vamos a procurar reflejar la significación de México en dichas facetas utilizando los versos de un poeta que conoció y sintió, como pocos, a Nueva España, y que supo plasmar en su obra capital, la Grandeza Mexicana todo lo que aquel reino era al decir:
"Es todo un feliz parto de fortuna,
Y sus armas una águila engrifada
De tesoros y plata tan preñada
Que una Flota de España, otra de China
De sus sobras cada año va cargada".
La idea de la Historia en Baltasar de Obregón
Authors: Camelo Rosa
Published: July 2018

Para la historia del Noroeste de México y de las primeras exploraciones de Nuevo México, es indispensable el conocimiento y consulta de la Historia de Baltasar de Obregón, que fue encontrada por el padre Mariano Cuevas en el Archivo General de Indias de Sevilla.
La intención de este trabajo es presentar la idea que sobre la historia y sus fines se encuentra expresada por Obregón en dos cartas que preceden a la Historia, en 1a edición del padre Cuevas y la propia Historia.
Notas para la historia de la educación de la mujer durante el virreynato
Authors: Muriel Josefina
Published: July 2018

Habiendo encontrado la copia de un manuscrito referente a la fundación del Beaterio de Carmelitas, del que solamente conocíamos datos muy escuetos e imprecisos, he creído interesante su publicación íntegra, ya que relatándonos hechos en parte desconocidos, tiene el mérito de contener el espíritu que hizo nacer la institución y el encanto de la sencillez con que su autora, una de las primeras beatas, la escribe.
La calle de Cadena en México
Authors: Porras Muñoz Guillermo
Published: July 2018

Cuando en México cundió la fiebre por los héroes, vinieron a desplazar en la nomenclatura callejera los nombres centenarios que llevaban nuestras calles. Pocas quedan ya con la denominación que se les asignó en su origen y con que fueron conocidas desde antaño, sin que tampoco se pueda predecir la suerte que correrán ni cuándo trocarán su nombre, como si fueran doncellas que celebran nupcias con un prohombre o con alguna fecha histórica. Estas últimas, por cierto, parecen haberse agotado ya, desde que en México se asentó la paz y no se libran más batallas contra invasores extranjeros ni enemigos internos, y desde que se afirmó definitivamente la constitucionalidad del país.
Un mexicano ilustre, hijo de las aulas salmantinas
Authors: Rodríguez Cruz Águeda María
Published: July 2018

Se trata del maestro Juan de Cervantes,1 uno de los catedráticos más distinguidos del claustro de la Universidad de México, en los finales del siglo XVI y principios del XVII.
Natural de México y de noble linaje, hijo de uno de los primeros conquistadores. En la mexicana se graduó de Bachiller en Artes el 10 de agosto de 1571, y de Bachiller en Teología el 1° de febrero de 1576. Viajó a España para completar sus estudios en la Universidad de Salamanca, entonces en el esplendor de su gloria.
Silvio Zavala. Ensayos sobre la colonización española en América
Authors: García Quintana Josefina
Published: July 2018

Reseña sobre Silvio Zavala. Ensayos sobre la colonización española en América, 2a edición en castellano, México, Secretaría de Educación Pública, 1972, 168 pp. (Colección Sepsetentas: 12).
María Justina Sarabia Viejo. El juego de gallos en la Nueva España
Authors: Muriel Josefina
Published: July 2018

Reseña sobre el libro María Justina Sarabia Viejo. El juego de gallos en la Nueva España. Publicación del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Escuela de Estudios Hispano-Americanos de Sevilla. 1972.
Fray Pedro de Gante, maestro y civilizador de América
Authors: De la Torre Villar Ernesto
Published: July 2018

Domingo in Albis de 1572, luminoso y radiante como el alma del fraile que dos o tres días antes falleciera rodeado de sus indios que le amaban más que a un padre, admirado por sus hermanos de religión, para quienes siempre fue un ejemplo, y respetado por los hombres todos de la Nueva España. Cuenta Mendieta que los indios de México pintaron su retrato para venerarle y “cuasi en todos los principales pueblos de la Nueva España lo tienen pintado juntamente con los Doce primeros fundadores de la Provincia del Santo Evangelio”.
Datos biográficos sobre el almirante de las Californias, Pedro Porter y Casanate
Authors: Mathes W. Michael
Published: July 2018

Pedro Porter y Casanate, el segundo de los siete hijos de Juan Porter y Esperanza Casanate, nació en Zaragoza y fue bautizado en la parroquia de Santa María de esa ciudad, el 30 de abril 1611. El padre, Juan Parter, ejercía entonces el oficio de asesor de justicia de las Montañas en Huesca, alcanzando en 1622 el puesto de abogado fiscal del Reino de Aragón. Dos de sus hijos, Juan José y Sebastián Marcos, siguieron también la carrera de leyes, doctorándose en la Universidad de Zaragoza.
Richard Everett Boyer. La gran inundación, vida y sociedad en la Ciudad de México (1629-1638)
Authors: Romero Galván José Rubén
Published: July 2018

Reseña sobre el libro Richard Everett Boyer. La gran inundación, vida y sociedad en la ciudad de México (1629-1638), traducción de Antonieta Sánchez Mejorada, México, Secretaría de Educación Pública, 1975, 152 p.(Sepsetentas:218).
Miguel del Barco, Historia natural y crónica de la Antigua California
Authors: Mathes W. Michael
Published: July 2018

Reseña sobre el libro Miguel del Barco. Historia natural y crónica de la Antigua California. Edición, estudio introductorio y notas de Miguel León-Portilla, México, Instituto de Investigaciones Históricas, 1973; LXXVI + 464 p., ils. e índices.