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Beban biaya telekomunikasi yang dikeluarkan masyarakat pengaruh dari adopsi teknologi [Telecommunication costs incurred expenses society effect of technology adoption]
Authors: Ariyanti Sri
Published: August 2016

Salah satu Rencana Pita Lebar Indonesia tahun 2014 – 2019 yaitu dapat memberikan akses bergerak  di wilayah pedesaan  menjangkau 52% pupulasi dengan data rate mencapai 1 Mbps.  Agar layanan pita lebar dapat terjangkau oleh masyarakat luas, maka harga layanan pita lebar ditargetkan paling tinggi sebesar 5% dari rata-rata pendapatan bulanan pada akhir tahun 2019.  Rencana pita lebar dengan target minimal data rate tersebut tidak akan tercapai tanpa adanya perubahan teknologi.  Teknologi yang mendukung terpenuhinya data rate tersebut antara lain teknologi 3.5G dan 4G LTE.  Dalam rangka upgrade teknologi, perlu adanya biaya yang cukup besar yang dikeluarkan oleh operator.  Biaya tersebut sangat mempengaruhi besar biaya yang akan dibebankan kepada pelanggan.  Oleh karena itu dalam penelitian ini mengkaji seberapa besar biaya yang ditanggung pelanggan seluler setelah adanya teknologi baru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah biaya yang dibebankan kepada masyarakat sudah sesuai dengan yang ditetapkan oleh pemerintah dalam Rencana Pita Lebar Indonesia. Teknik peneltiian ini menggunakan pendekatan data kuantitatif yang dianalisis dengan ekonometrika.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan data penegeluarna telekomunikasi rumah tangga maupun data ARPU, biaya yang dibebankan kepada pelanggan sudah memenuhih persyaratan yang telah ditetapaka oleh rencana pita lebar Indonesia yaitu kurang dari 5%. *****One of the Indonesia Broadband Plan in 2014 – 2019 is that it can be provided mobile data reaching 52% rural areas with data rate up to 1 Mbps. In order to be affordable, so that maximum price is 5% of the average monthly income at the end of 2019.  That data rate cannot be achieved without upgrading the technology. The technology of 3.5G and 4G are among others technology that can support high data rate.  In order to upgrade technology, it needs a considerable cost from mobile operators, while it can influence the cost that will be charged to the customer. Therefore, this paper studied how much the cost for data users after adopt new technology. This study aimed to know whether social cost is appropriate to Indonesia Broadband Plan. This research used a quantitative approach with econometrics analysis. The result showed that based on data of Household Expenditure with Budget for Telecommunications and ARPU, the cost charged to the customer has been complied with Indonesia Broadband Plan is less than 5 %.
Happiness in Romanian cities on the road from post-communism transition to EU accession
Authors: Lenzi Camilla , Perucca Giovanni
Published: August 2016

The literature on life satisfaction in transition countries, and in particular on Romania, demonstrated that life satisfaction significantly differs across rural communities and cities of different size. The question addressed in this paper is whether these imbalances are stable over time or, instead, they become manifest in the presence of strong divergences in the economic growth rates of different kinds of communities. Results point out that in the period of sharp economic growth led by large urban areas, as the one experienced by Romania on the road to EU accession, rural/urban disparities in life satisfaction widened, favoring cities of intermediate size.
A cidade do entretenimento: um estudo sobre a identidade cultural da cidade de São Paulo
Authors: Leonarde Alexandre , Uvinha Ricardo Ricci
Published: August 2016

Este estudo é uma primeira exploração, ainda não profunda, sobre a natureza diversa das identidades da cidade de São Paulo, assumindo-as como dinâmicas e abertas, não fixas e não permanentes, caracterizadas pela multiplicidade, entendidas como obras em construção. Como cidade global, São Paulo possui múltiplas identidades; diante da ausência de referenciais estáveis, analisou-se sua narrativa identitária, que pode ser apreendida na história, na literatura, na música, nos meios de comunicação, na cultura popular, que assumem o papel de indícios, permitindo captar como a cidade é imaginada, descrita e apresentada. Na perspectiva histórica, a identidade da cidade foi vinculada à velocidade, ao trabalho e ao progresso, caracterizada como centro financeiro e industrial do País. Porém, em São Paulo o entretenimento vem ganhando relevância econômica, espaço nos meios de comunicação, tornando-se importante empreendimento econômico, meio de sua promoção turística, por fim, ao compor suas narrativas identitárias, podendo ser considerado no tempo presente como mais um elemento da identidade cultural da cidade de São Paulo.
Instituições de suporte ao turismo nos destinos de Alto Paraíso e Pirenópolis: uma análise sob a perspectiva das redes interorganizacionais
Authors: Hoffmann Valmir Emil , De Oliveira Bruna Paixão , Brocchi Jaqueline Thomazine
Published: August 2016

Este artigo avalia as instituições de suporte à atividade turística nos destinos de Alto Paraíso e Pirenópolis (GO). Adota-se a perspectiva de elementos estruturais de redes em aglomerações territoriais, tomando-se as instituições como atores que participam da dinâmica do destino pela oferta de serviços de apoio específicos. A pesquisa é descritiva, em abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa. Como resultado, notaram-se aspectos que evidenciam a existência de relações de rede, com atores heterogêneos. Aponta-se que a prestação de serviços pelas instituições parece não trazer a complementaridade como inerente. A dualidade das fontes de financiamento ressalta a segmentação do setor turístico dos destinos.
O ritual de hospitalidade na escola de samba Camisa Verde e Branco
Authors: Marques Fernanda Schmidt , Bastos Sênia
Published: August 2016

A hospitalidade é entendida como um gesto de reciprocidade e como a relação entre visitantes e anfitriões, caracterizando-se como um encontro marcado pela atitude de acolhimento ao outro. É ela quem autoriza a passagem do exterior para o interior. Este artigo possui como objetivo analisar o ritual de hospitalidade na escola de samba Camisa Verde e Branco, agremiação mais antiga da cidade de São Paulo, que surgiu em 1914 como um grupo carnavalesco. Esta é uma pesquisa qualitativa de abordagem etnográfica cujos métodos de coleta de dados incluíram anotações no caderno de campo, registros fotográficos, realização de entrevistas semiestruradas e convivência com a escola. A quadra de ensaios da referida escola é um local de encontro, de convivialidade e de sociabilidade para seus membros e os eventos lá realizados contribuem para a criação e para o reforço dos laços sociais. No ritual da hospitalidade, os turistas, embora admitidos no interior da quadra, não são acolhidos nem integrados, já que a atividade do anfitrião não é exercida.
Availability of iron and iodine from commonly consumed recipesusing double fortified salt
Authors: Bathla Shikha , Grover Kiran
Published: August 2016

Double fortified salt (DFS) having iron and iodine, has been formulated for tackling the problems of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). Since there is lack of scientific evidence on the effect of double fortified salt on different cooking methods, So the present research was designed to evaluate the availability of iron and iodine content from commonly consumed recipes using double fortified salt. Seven different recipes using different cooking methods were selected for the experimental trial. The findings of the present research work concludes that during boiling, open pan, pressure cooking and pan cooking method, salt should be used at the end stage of cooking process but for shallow frying, deep frying and steaming method, salt should be used at the beginning stage of cooking process for the maximum retention of total iodine and iron content (p>0.05). So double fortified salt should be used in daily meal preparations to improve the nutritional status.
Carcass and meat quality characteristics of South African indigenous chickens
Authors: Motsepe1 Ramokone , Mabelebele Monnye , Norris David , Brown* David , Ngambi Jones , Ginindza Muzi
Published: August 2016

The present study was performed to determine the carcass and meat quality characteristics of male and female Ovambo and Potchefstroom koekoek (PK) indigenous chickens. A total of 320 male and female day old Ovambo and PK were randomly assigned to a 2 (breed) × 2 (sex) factorial arrangement in a completely randomised design. The chickens were raised from day-old and fed on a commercial grower diet containing 11.5 MJ/ME kg DM and 20 % crude protein until 18 weeks of age. Carcass traits of the Ovambo and PK were similar; however, male chickens had higher carcass traits than their female counterparts. Breed, sex and time interactions influenced colour parameters of thigh and drumstick meat except redness (a*) and yellowness (b*) values of chicken breast meat. The pH varied significantly amongst the breeds, sex and time period. The sensory evaluations of the chicken breeds were observed to be similar. However, tenderness of the breast meat as measured by shear force was higher for PK than Ovambo chickens. Fatty acid profiles of the chickens were not affected by breed or sex. The ratios of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids were significantly lower in both breeds which are desirable in reducing the risk of many diseases. Ovambo and PK chickens showed good meat quality traits. This information can assist in promoting production of indigenous chicken lines in South Africa.
Effect of microclimatological changes on dairy cattle production under the coastal climate of Goa
Authors: Das* S.K. , Singh N.P.
Published: August 2016

It was observed that in Deoni and Cross bred cow daily change of relative humidity, maximum temperature and minimum temperatures had significant (P less than 0.01) effect on daily milk yield of cow. It was inferred that the effect was more pronounced on cross bred cows than that of Deoni and Sahiwal cows. Between the two indigenous cows effect of micro climatological changes was more pronounced on Deoni breed than Sahiwal breed of cow. It was also observed that overall daily milk yield was reduced by 1 g (P greater than 0.05), 6 g (P greater than 0.05), 22 g (P greater than 0.05) and 78 g (P less than 0.01) per unit increase of air temperature, relative humidity, temperature humidity index and maximum temperature respectively while data were analyzed as a whole considering all the cows of all the breeds together. Economic losses resulting from temperature-induced reductions in production may justify mitigation of these temperature increases through changes in management practices such as installation of sprinklers in sheds, evaporative cooling of barns, feeding and nutritional strategies, and/or selection of more heat-tolerant animals. So, risk management, by considering perceived thermal challenges, then assessing the potential consequences and acting accordingly, will reduce the impact of such challenges.
Prevalence and molecular characterization of extended-spectrum b-Lactamases (blaTEM) producing Escherichia coli isolated from humans and foods of animal origin in Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Dewangan Prashant , Shakya Sanjay , Patyal Anil , Gade Nitin E. , Bhoomika
Published: August 2016

The present study describes the prevalence of extended spectrum b-lactamases (ESBL) producing E. coli in raw chevon, milk and human samples in different districts of Chhattisgarh state. A total of 330 samples comprising of chevon (n=126), raw milk (n=104), human urine and stool (n=100) were collected from Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur, Rajnandgaon and Dhamtari districts of Chhattisgarh and processed for isolation of E. coli. The biochemically confirmed E. coli isolates were further screened of for the presence of blaTEM gene by PCR amplification. Analysis of samples indicated an overall prevalence of 31.52%. The highest prevalence of E. coli was recorded in fresh chevon samples (38.09%) followed by human urine samples (37.14%), human stool samples (30%) followed by milk samples (20.19%). In –vitro antibiotic sensitivity test of E. coli isolates revealed that all isolates to be highly sensitive towards imipenem, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, amoxyclav, ampicillin, oxytetracyclin. The highest numbers of E. coli isolates were found resistant to erythromycin, cefotaxim, ceftazidime, cephalexin and cifixime. The 49 E. coli isolates were found to have Multiple Antibiotic Resistance (MAR) index more than 0.2, thus indicating indiscriminate use of antimicrobials. The 44 (42.3%) isolates were identified as presumptive ESBL producers and out of them 39.4% isolates were found to harbour the blaTEM gene on their plasmid DNA indicating the presence of multidrug resistant ESBL producing E. coli in foods of animal origin and human samples.
Effect of supplementation of hCG or GnRH on ovulation and subsequent embryo production of eCG superovulated goats
Authors: Rahman M.R. , Rahman M.M. , Khadijah W.E. Wan , Abdullah* R.B.
Published: August 2016

The aim of this study was to enhance the ovulation and subsequent embryo production of equine chorionic gonadotrophin (eCG) superovulated goats by supplementing with human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) or gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH). Thirty crossbred donor does were oestrus synchronized using controlled internal drug release (CIDR) device and superovulated using 1500 IU eCG. Then all the donor does were randomly divided into 3 groups. Group 1 were administered 500 IU hCG each at 2 successive days starting from 24 hours after CIDR removal; Group 2 received a single dosage of 20 µg GnRH and Group 3 was control. Ovulation and embryo production responses were evaluated during laparotomy session on Day 7 after CIDR removal. Does in Group 1 showed higher number of CL (10.90) than the Group 2 (1.90) or Group 3 (0.90). The number of ovarian stimulation and number of anovulatory follicles had no significant (P greater than 0.05) differences among the treatment groups. Average number of structure recovered was significantly (P less than 0.05) higher in Group 1 (3.10) than Group 2 (0.70) or Group 3 (0.00). Moreover, average number of embryo production was higher in Group 1 (0.90) than Group 2 (0.50) and Group 3 (0.00), but no significant difference was observed between Group 1 and Group 2. Results indicated that using hCG hormone would be an effective means for increasing ovulation in eCG superovulated crossbred goats, although it was unable to enhance the embryo number due to increase number of unfertilised ovum.
Congenital omphalocele in four calves, their surgical management and outcome
Authors: Ur Rehman Fazili Mujeeb , Dar. Shahid Hussain , Bhattacharyya H. K. , Ur Rehman Manzoor
Published: August 2016

Four newborn dairy calves with omphalocele including one additionally with atresia ani and anury were presented for treatment. The mass (diameter: 12.0 and 23.0cm respectively) in two calves was covered by continuation of the umbilical cord. In the remaining two calves the covering had disrupted and the intestines were hanging from the umbilicus. Herniorrhaphy was performed under sedation using diazepam and local infiltration analgesia with lignocaine hydrochloride (2%). In the calf with atresia ani, anal opening was created under caudal epidural block. Three of the calves recovered completely and the remaining one died. It was concluded that the surgical treatment of calves with omphalocele have good prognosis provided they are presented promptly without mutilation of the mass.
Evaluation of reproductive performance in sows of Prestice Black-Pied pig - Czech genetic resource
Authors: Nevrkla Pavel , Václavková Eva , Hadaš Zdeněk , Horký Pavel
Published: August 2016

The aim of the study was to evaluate reproductive performance in selected sows of Prestice Black-Pied pig included in Czech genetic resources and also to analyse losses of piglets and culling of sows according to parity order. The experimental work was conducted in a nucleic herd of sows registered in breeding book. A total of 88 sows were included in the observation. Findings indicate that productive parameters of Prestice Black-Pied sows are comparable to productive parameters of modern genotype sows. The results also showed that the highes conception rate after the first insemination was achieved after the second, the third and the fourth parity. Analysis of gestation length revealed that it was significantly influenced by the parity. Very highly significant difference (P less than 0.001) was found between the 1st and the 2nd parity and between the 1st and the 4th parity. Total numbers of piglets and numbers live-born, stillborn and reared piglets per litter increased significantly (P less than 0.001, P less than 0.01, P less than 0.05) up to the 4th parity, afterwards they continuously decreased. The number of stillborn piglets was the lowest at the 2nd parity, the highest at the 5th and the 6th parity (P less than 0.05). Length of interval was highly significantly different (P less than 0.01) between the 2nd and the 5th parity and significantly different (P less than 0.05) between the 4th and the 5th parity. Differences in the losses of piglets were not significant among parities. The most radical culling of sows was recorded after the 3rd and the 4th parity.
Canine coronavirus infection in dogs in Turkey: Virologicaland serological evidence
Authors: Avci Oguzhan , Bulut Oya , Yapici Orhan , Hasircioglu Sibel , Simsek Atilla
Published: August 2016

In the present study, virological and serological investigations were performed to determine the presence and prevalence of Canine corona virus (CCoV) infection in dog population in Turkey. Sera samples were analyzed for specific antibodies against CCoV by indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (i-ELISA) while leukocyte samples were inoculated onto monolayers of Madin Darby Canine Kidney permanent cell culture. The cells were examined for viral antigen by direct immunofluorescence (IF) test after third passage. CCoV seropositivity was found in 46 (24.46%) of 188 dogs by indirect ELISA while only one leukocyte sample (0.53%) was detected as antigen positive by IF. Seropositive and antigen identification results were considered as indication of infection. From the results of this study it can be concluded that CCoV infection is widespread in the Turkish dog population and the virus may be attributed to be one of the important viral agents in dogs. In conclusion diagnosis of CCoV is difficult because it can easily be mixed with respiratory, enteric and generalized infections by other viral, bacterial and parasitic agents, but diagnosis and the vaccine application are essential for the control and prevention of CCoV infections.
Determination of degradation in the rumen for dry matter, organic matter and crude protein of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) harvested at different maturity stages using the in situ nylon bag method
Authors: Karayilanli Elif , Ayhan Veysel
Published: August 2016

The aim of this study was to determine the degradation in the rumen for the dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM) and crude protein (CP) of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) harvested at different maturity stages by using an in situ nylon bag method. Maturity and harvesting effects were observed in ruminally degradable DM, OM and CP. High correlations between in situ degradability and maturity were determined. Alfalfa harvested in the bud period exhibited more extensive ruminal DM, OM and CP degradation than that harvested at other maturity stages. The alfalfa hay’s DM, OM and CP degradability were lowest (62.18%, 59.52% and 76.31%, respectively) in its most mature period of seed setting; its degradability decreased with maturity (17%, 14% and 13%, respectively).
Examination of plant length, dry stem and dry leaf weight of bitter vetch [Vicia ervilia (L.) Willd.] with some non-linear growth models
Authors: Bakoglu1 Adil , Celik2 Senol , Kokten* Kagan , Kilic3 Omer
Published: August 2016

In this study, the ais is to determine the best model for plant length, dry stem and dry leaf weight in different species of bitter vetch by using non-linear growth models. In the study, IFVE 3977-SEL 2802, HAT-14, IFVE 3977-SEL 2802 and Mardin Population bitter vetch species were used as materials. Bertalanffy, Logistic, and Gompertz models were used. At the end of the study, the best models identifying plant length of bitter vetch Logistic in IFVE 3977-SEL 2802 species and Bertalanffy model in IFVE 3351-SEL 2804, HAT-14 and Mardin Population species. Dry stem weight was identified best with Logistic model in IFVE 3977-SEL 2802 and HAT-14 species, Bertalanffy model in IFVE 3351-SEL 2804 and Gompertz model in Mardin population species. Dry leaf weight was identified best with Gompertz model in IFVE 3977-SEL 2802 and Mardin Population, Logistic model in IFVE 3351-SEL 2804 and HAT 14 species.
Stability analysis for various quantitative traits in soybean [Glycine max (L.) merrill]
Authors: Tiwari* Gunjan , Singh Kamendra , . Pushpendra , Singh N.K.
Published: August 2016

The present investigation was carried out to study stability performance over twelve environments for yield and yield contributing characters in twenty two genetically diverse genotypes of soybean using a randomized complete block design. The partitioning of (environment + genotype x environment) mean squares showed that environments (linear) differed significantly and were quite diverse with regards to their effects on the performance of genotypes for yield and its components. Stable genotypes were identified for wider and specific environments with high per se performance (over general mean) for majority of yield component traits. The investigation revealed that the genotypes ABL 55, ABL 20, ABL 62 and ABL 45 were desirable and stable across the environments for different yield contributing traits. Other genotypes ABL 43 and ABL 17 were found to be suitable for favourable situations, while genotypes ABL19 were adapted to poor environments for yield and majority of yield contributing traits.
Efektifitas Komunikasi Antarpribadi Dalam Mencegah Tindak Kekerasan Terhadap Anak
Authors: Rinawati Rini , Fardiah Dedeh
Published: August 2016

Many children have become violence victim, not receive affection, protected including not attending school. Some of effort in preventing from violence is starting from the family. Therefore, this study is aimed for the effectiveness of interpersonal communication that is conducted by the parents with children in Bandung city, in order to prevent the violence against children. The case study used in this research, on the grounds that every area is different to each other because it certainly has a different culture. The respondent sample that we made a survey is 100 people. Results showed that parents in Bandung city are doing most of openness in communicating with their children, particularly related to violence that might exist in the child’s environment. In addition, they have a positive attitude towards the association of children. Empathy in children is showing from their parents in order to prevent from violence. Equality in family is done by their parents in Bandung city to open the space for child participation, so that the children will open to their parents for asking something or to tell a various things.
Peran Humas Pemerintah Sebagai Fasilitator Komunikasi Pada Biro Humas Pemprov Kalimantan Selatan
Authors: Siswanto Belinda Devi Larasati , Abraham Firda Zulivia
Published: August 2016

As the windows of information, communication facilitator role in Government Public Relation (GPR) serve as all-in-and-out of information from or to publics. For that, this research be held to find about the communication facilitator role on GPR of South Kalimantan Provincial Government. This research intends to knowing communication facilitator role to provide information to people and otherwise. This research uses qualitative approach with descriptive case study method, the data collection through observation and depth interview with informants purposively selection. The research result showing the communication facilitator role in GPR Bureau is not optimal, caused by unavailable information who can be accessed by the public or the otherwise. Government Information which should can be accessed at government official website or at the social media not be optimized by the GPR Bureau well as the Main Information Management and Documentation Officer (IMDO) whose role is held by the GPR Bureau of the information that should be accessible through the website, is not available. This contrasts with some Local Work Unit function only a Subsidiary IMDO, but they were ready to provide information to the public through a website managed
Results of Long-Duration Simulation of Distant Retrograde Orbits
Authors: Turner Gary
Published: August 2016

Distant Retrograde Orbits in the Earth-Moon system are gaining in popularity as stable `parking' orbits for various conceptual missions. To investigate the stability of potential Distant Retrograde Orbits, simulations were executed, with propagation running over a thirty-year period. Initial conditions for the vehicle state were limited such that the position and velocity vectors were in the Earth-Moon orbital plane, with the velocity oriented such that it would produce retrograde motion about Moon. The resulting trajectories were investigated for stability against the eccentric relative orbits of Earth and Moon in an environment that also included gravitational perturbations from Sun, Jupiter, and Venus, and the effects of radiation pressure. The results appear to indicate that stability is enhanced for certain resonant states within the Earth-Moon system.
Precise Prediction of Coastal and Overland Flow Dynamics: A Grand Challenge or a Fool’s Errand
Authors: Lynett Patrick J. ,   Tsunami Research Center, University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA, USA,   ,
Published: August 2016

In this paper, the challenges in simulation of tsunami-induced currents are reviewed. Examples of tsunami dynamics in harbors, overland flow, and through urban environments are presented, with a focus on the numerical and natural variability in speed predictions. The discussion is largely aimed to show that high-confidence prediction of location-specific currents with a deterministic approach should not be possible in many cases. It is recommended that the tsunami community should look to some type of stochastic approach for current hazard modeling, whether that be a community-wide ensemble approach or a stochastic re-formation of our hydrodynamic theories. Until such tools are available, existing deterministic simulations of tsunami-induced currents require a high level of expert judgement in the analysis, presentation, and usage of model output.
Development of a New Tsunami Generator for Multiple Sources
Authors: Hiraishi Tetsuya ,   Ujikawa Open Laboratory, Kyoto University Yokooji, Fushimiku, Kyoto 612-8235, Japan,   ,
Published: August 2016

The medium-sized experimental wave gengineer7snerator implemented at the Ujikawa Open Laboratory of Kyoto University’s Disaster Prevention Research Institute consists of a piston wave maker, a head storage tank and a current generator for reproducing long waves such as tsunamis and storm surges. The experimental series we discuss predicts the generator’s applicability in testing models. These three operating systems are controlled by a single operating system, and start time iscontrolled separately based on target tsunami and storm surge profiles. A sharp tsunami profile is reproduced when the start timing of the piston wave maker and tank gate opening is adjusted. The generator reproduces different types of tsunami wave, making it a strong tool in the research engineer’s arsenal for predicting the effectiveness of hardware “resiliency.”
Uncertainty in Tsunami Sediment Transport Modeling
Authors: Jaffe Bruce ,   US Geological Survey Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center 2885 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, USA, Goto Kazuhisa , Sugawara Daisuke , Gelfenbaum Guy , Selle SeanPaul La ,   ,,   International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan,   Museum of Natural and Environmental History, Shizuoka, Japan
Published: August 2016

Erosion and deposition from tsunamis record information about tsunami hydrodynamics and size that can be interpreted to improve tsunami hazard assessment. We explore sources and methods for quantifying uncertainty in tsunami sediment transport modeling. Uncertainty varies with tsunami, study site, available input data, sediment grain size, and model. Although uncertainty has the potential to be large, published case studies indicate that both forward and inverse tsunami sediment transport models perform well enough to be useful for deciphering tsunami characteristics, including size, from deposits. New techniques for quantifying uncertainty, such as Ensemble Kalman Filtering inversion, and more rigorous reporting of uncertainties will advance the science of tsunami sediment transport modeling. Uncertainty may be decreased with additional laboratory studies that increase our understanding of the semi-empirical parameters and physics of tsunami sediment transport, standardized benchmark tests to assess model performance, and development of hybrid modeling approaches to exploit the strengths of forward and inverse models.
Influence of Openings and Orientation on Tsunami Generated Forces on Buildings
Authors: Manawasekara Chathura ,   Civil Engineering Research Institute, Taisei Corporation 344-1 Nase-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 245-0051, Japan, Mizutani Norimi , Aoki Satoru ,   ,,   Civil Engineering Department, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan,   Power Generation Division, Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc., Hokkaido, Japan
Published: August 2016

Using coastal buildings for the emergency evacuation process in an unexpected tsunami event is an effective measure in flat widespread coastal areas. This is especially true in countries such as Japan located adjacent to the faults of tectonic plates, and having only a very limited time frame for evacuation following a tsunami warning. Well-constructed tsunami evacuation buildings can play a vital role under such circumstances. This makes proper understanding of tsunami force and its variation in different building configurations vital in the engineering design of such buildings. In this study, we assessed tsunami force estimation methods for buildings consisting of openings. We also discuss the influence of their internal configurations and orientations for incoming tsunami flow based on physical model experiments and numerical simulation and analysis. Results indicated that the arrangement of internal building configurations with large openings is important in estimating tsunami force, and that building orientation related to the direction in which the tsunami approaches also affects tsunami force, mainly due to the change in effective area directly facing the tsunami.
Period Variation Study and Light Curve Analysis of the Eclipsing Binary GSC 02013-00288
Authors: Awadalla N.S. , Hanna M.A. , Ismail M.N. , Hassan I.A. , Elkhamisy M.A.
Published: August 2016

We analyzed the first set of complete CCD light curves of the W UMa type eclipsing binary IK Boo in the BVRI bands by using the PHOEBE code and deduced its first photometric parameters with, mass ratio q = 0.648 and orbital inclination i = 63
o
. We have applied a spotted model due to the light curves asymmetry. The system shows a distinct O’Connell effect. The best solution fit to the light curves suggested the influence of star spot(s) on both components. Such presence of star spot(s) is common among the RS CVn and W UMa chromospheric active late type stars.

We also present an analysis of mid–eclipse time measurements of IK Boo. The analysis indicates a period decrease rate dP/dt = −1.68 × 10−7d/yr, which can be interpreted in terms of mass transfer of rate 3.1 × 10−7M⊙/yr, from the more massive to the less massive component.
Diversifying Tasks in the English Language Classroom
Authors: Darmi Ramiaida , Behak Fariza Puteh , Mohamed Yuslina
Published: August 2016

The use of tasks in the language classroom has been one of the current trends in language teaching. According to Edwards and Willis (2005), task-based language teaching (TBLT) provides contexts for activating learner acquisition processes and promotes second language (L2) learning. This paper reports a study that explores a diverse use of tasks in the English language classroom. The aim of the paper is to describe a task designed for low proficiency L2 learners’, and to explore learners’ task performance and their use of the L2 in the tasks. The study took place in a tertiary setting in Malaysia, and involved fourteen L2 learners. The task was designed based on Cummins’ (1981) framework, which focuses on the role of context and cognitive demands in language development. Learners’ worked in pairs, and were observed in the classroom. Each pair of learners’ discussions was audio-recorded, which were later analysed for their L2 use. Results indicated that learners’ L2 use increased when contextual support is high and cognitive demands is low. This suggests that designing tasks with higher order thinking is a challenge for teachers especially when it involves tertiary learners and requires learners to communicate more in their L2.
Thirteen new records to inventory of marine mollusc species from Santa Catarina State, Central Southern Brazil
Authors: Agudo-Padrón A. Ignacio
Published: August 2016

Based in reliable bibliographical technical reports of recent production, a new total of thirteen marine mollusc forms (eleventh gastropods - sea slugs, and two bivalves) are added and incorporated to the previous systematic malacological inventory of Santa Catarina s State-SC, Central Southern Brazil Region, the species Pleurobranchus testudinarius Cantraine, 1835, Cuthona cf. iris Edmunds & Just, 1983, Flabellina cf. marcusorum Gosliner & Kuzirian, 1990, Dondice occidentalis Engel, 1925, Phidiana lynceus Bergh, 1867, Tyrinna (= Okenia) evelinae (Marcus, 1958), Felimida (= Hypselodoris) marci (Marcus,1971), Tambja sp, Roboastra sp, Glaucus atlanticus Foster, 1777, Bursatella leachi Blainville, 1817, Eurytellina angrensis Marques & Simone, 2014, and Crassostrea mangle Amaral & Simone, 2014, included in thirteen genera and eleventh families, raise the state record for 667 species and subspecies regionally known (11 Polyplacophora, 408 Gastropoda, 10 Scaphopoda, 228 Bivalvia, and 10 Cephalopoda).
Ecological succession of zooplankton species in a temporary river in a semi arid region of Brazil
Authors: Crispim Maria Cristina , Paz Ronilson José da , Watanabe Takako
Published: August 2016

A new total of nine continental gastropod forms are incorporated to the previous systematic malacological inventory of Santa Catarina's State/SC, central southern Brazil region, the species Helicina schereri Baker, 1913, Assiminea sp, Lamellaxis clavulinus (Potiez and Michaud, 1838), Lamellaxis (Leptopeas) cf. mizius Marcus & Marcus, 1968, Plekocheilus (Eurytus) sp, Rhinus cf. longisetus (Moricand, 1846), Simpulopsis cf. ovata Sowerby, 1822, Megalobulimus klappenbachi Leme, 1964, and Zilchogyra cleliae Weyrauch, 1965. Included in eight genera and seven families, raise the state record for 220 species and subspecies regionally known (190 gastropods - 148 terrestrial, 2 amphibian and 40 limnic/freshwater –, and 30 freshwater bivalves).
Curve similarity recognition based rolling bearing degradation state estimation and lifetime prediction
Authors: Zhang Lipin , Lu Chen , Tao Laifa
Published: August 2016

The health state of a rolling bearing keeps changing from a normal state to a slight degradation state followed eventually by a severely degraded state. To make reasonable inspection and maintenance plans, it is necessary to estimate the degradation state and predict the lifetime of a running rolling bearing accurately and in a timely fashion. This paper presents a new method for rolling bearing degradation state estimation and lifetime prediction based on curve similarity recognition. Different from existing methods, this method employs a dynamic time warping algorithm to recognize the curve similarity of those extracted features of rolling bearings in different states of health, which can reflect the intrinsic state of the rolling bearing; it discretizes the bearing degradation state reasonably through curve similarity. Next, the curve similarity is used to train the degradation state estimation model and a support vector machine based lifetime prediction model. Finally, this paper conducts a case study for a rolling bearing with impact degradation and one with wear degradation, respectively. The experimental results indicate that the new proposed method is highly efficient in recognizing the bearing’s degradation state and predicting its lifetime.
VERB CHOICE IN COMPETITION OF ASPECTUAL MODUS MEANINGS
Authors: Voronets M. V.
Published: August 2016

The paper deals with the problem of verb choice in potential aspectual competition. The analysis of the most popular interpretations of invariant aspectual meanings suggests that the Imperfective Aspect defines an action itself while the Perfective Aspect defines the action’s limit. If this hypothesis is correct, the opposition of an action and the action’s limit is supposed to stay relevant in any contexts even in case of competition of aspectual modus meanings. Such contexts are considered as a field where verb aspect conveys more distinctive nuance of the action compared to the traditional particular aspectual meanings. However, in such cases verb choice is to be motivated by invariant aspectual meanings as verb choice in any other context. To verify this hypothesis we have conducted an experiment that aimed to identify the rules of the verb choice in potential aspectual competition. The paper considers the results of the part of the experiment that was dedicated to modus meanings. Results of the experiment proved that the opposition of the action and the action’s limit is relevant for Russian native speakers even in case of competition of aspectual modus meanings.
THE AUTHOR’S COMMUNICATIVE INTENTION IN ECONOMIC MEDIA DISCOURSE
Authors: Gubik S. V. , Shakirov E. R.
Published: August 2016

The paper deals with communicative intention which has no monosemantic interpretation in modern linguistic theories. An attempt is made to correlate the variety of approaches to communicative intention and find the common ground in order to define the notion borders and to reveal how certain features of the target audience influence the verbalization of intention within economic media discourse. The application of the intentional model by Potcheptsov is grounded. It singles out initial and final intentions each of which is divided into a speech-act intention and postspeech act intention according to time factor of its realization. This gives a successive overview of the intention exteriorization process. The texts of “Тhe Economist” are used as the basis to consider the peculiarities of economic media discourse. The author's communicative intention along with the addressee are seen as text formation factors. Special attention is given to the journal’s target group which is described as critically tuned information takers. Some arguments are given to support the assumption that strategic post speech-act intention of the economic text author is to convince the addressee to accept their viewpoint. Hence, the author's aim is to present their viewpoint as objective and unbiased by means of argumentation strategies. One possible criterion to create their semantic classification is the way of presenting information. The paper suggests a classification of argumentation strategies and offers some evaluation of popularity of different strategies with “Тhe Economist” authors.
FЕАTURES OF TRAINING FOREIGN STUDENTS IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION IN THE ASPECT OF RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Authors: Evtushenko S. Ya.
Published: August 2016

The paper discusses the problem of teaching business communication to foreign students majoring in Linguistics. To date, it can be argued that it is very important, because it enhances the role of foreign language communication in the professional employment of modern professionals. The purpose of the paper is to develop guidelines for improving the educational process for teaching business communication to foreigners. The author focuses on the modern educational technologies used in their practice. The author allocates and describes the methods and forms of working to facilitate efficient formation of professional business competencies in foreign (Chinese) students at the advanced stage of training in the language environment. The research resulted in a number of significant proposals for optimatizing the educational process for foreign students.
HYPERGENRE IN THE SPEECH OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RUSSIAN GERMANS OF SIBERIA
Authors: Kostomarov P. I. , Kosenchuk A. V.
Published: August 2016

The paper deals with the linguistic anthropological paradigm which is aimed at the study of various aspects of text production of the linguistic personality. The goal of the study is to investigate the communicative behavior of the Russian Germans in Siberia and describe its various structural components. The techniques of interpretation and synthesis as type of descriptive method are used. The characteristics of various sides of the hypergenre, reflecting its diverse palette, help to identify the peculiarities of text organization of folk spoken type of German of the individual.
THE ROLE OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN THE BUSINESS SPECIALISTS’ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Authors: Osadchaya T. Yu.
Published: August 2016

The paper discusses the importance of intercultural competence for future international business professionals. This competence becomes increasingly popular today because in terms of integration and globalization, it affects the person’s professional performance in the modern business environment. The paper explores the nature and content of the phenomenon of intercultural competence of a specialist in the field of Economics and Business, defines the role and importance of studying the main characteristics of the world business cultures for efficient intercultural interaction.
THE DON MENSHEVIKS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF WORLD WAR I: THE SOURCE STUDY REVIEW OF MATERIALS
Authors: Schukina T. V. , Voskoboynikov S. G.
Published: August 2016

The paper provides the review of the known bases of sources and new documents and archival materials on the history of the Don Mensheviks organizations in the conditions of World War I. Special attention is given to the analysis of the party periodicals being the most valuable source, giving representation about the number of the Mensheviks organizations, their social base, the forms and methods of party struggle and activity. Features of the archival materials available in the central and regional archives in the context of the research topic are considered. For the first time in the regional historiography of the Mensheviks party, the authors introduce a numbers of archival documents, allowing to study the political tactics, the dynamics of quantitative and a social composition of the Mensheviks organizations in the Don area in the conditions of the World War I.
YAKUTIA AS A PART OF THE KAMCHATKA DIOCESE (1856 – 1869): FEATURES OF CHURCH MANAGEMENT
Authors: Yurganova I. I.
Published: August 2016

The paper addresses the Kamchatka period of the history of Orthodoxy in Yakutia (1856 – 1869) as one of the stages of activity of the Russian Orthodox Church on the edge of the Empire’s borders in the context of the state policy which included the tool for integration of the ethnic group of the region in the all-Russian social and economic structure in the course of intercivilization interaction. The civilization method of research was used.

The role and importance of the activities of Archbishop Innokenty (Veniaminov) in changing the structures of the Russian Orthodox Church in Yakutia are defined, which contributed to the emergence of the Church’s administrative autonomy, with the establishment of the Vicariate and the reform of the Spiritual Board, and also the clergy of Yakutia with the opportunities for a number of benefits associated with specific features of living in the Far North: the payment of travel, the increased size of the salary, pension content outer payment etc. It was discovered that during the studied period the Kamchatka Bishop was granted the right to admit representatives of the local population in the clergy, which allowed to further solve the problem of staff shortages, which is topical for the Republic of Yakutia. It is revealed that being a part of the Kamchatka Diocese created the preconditions for the establishment of an independent Yakutsk and Vilyuysk Diocese.
DYNAMICS OF FORMING FUTURE SOCIAL WORKERS’ TOLERANCE IN THE PROCESS OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Authors: Zadoenko A. L.
Published: August 2016

The paper discusses the problem of formation and development of future social workers’ tolerance in the process of higher professional education. The author presents the factors that hinder the development of tolerance. The research revealed the leading role of education in the formation of tolerance and proved the necessity of developing tolerance in future social workers. Empirically the differences in the formation of tolerance as personality traits of students majoring in “Social Work” and students from non-humanitarian faculties (e.g. the Faculty of Physics) were revealed. The author identified the lack of positive linear dynamics of formation of tolerance as personality traits of future social workers in the learning process at the University. The paper describes the specifics of internalizing tolerance of future social workers in the process of higher education.
EVALUATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF CALVES DURING RAINY SEASON IN THE SEMIARID ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Roberto Tavares Dantas Maiko , Batista Freire de Souza Jr João , Nayhara de Lima Renata , Lopes Torquato Jânio , Figueirêdo de Sá Filho Geovan , Girlane Tertulino Domingos Herica , Paulo Araújo Fernandes de Queiroz João , de Oliveira Lima Patrícia , Lelis de Macedo Costa Leonardo
Published: August 2016

The aim of this study was to evaluate the physiological responses of calves during rainy season. The respiratory rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT), and surface temperature (TS) of 23 calves were measured during the period from 7:00 to 18:00 h. Air temperature (TA), relative humidity (RH), wind speed (U) and mean radiant temperature (MRT) were also measured. With a portable thermographic camera, thermal images were obtained and four body regions were chosen (face, neck, body and legs). The analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed a significant effect of day period on the RT and TS, but not for the RR. The ANOVA also found a significant effect of body region on the TS, where the thermographic analysis revealed that the facial region showed higher temperature than other body regions. Thus, it is concluded that the calves maintained their body temperature at normal levels throughout all day without the need for activation of heat loss by respiratory evaporation, which shows a situation of thermal comfort. There are regional differences in the TS, where the body regions that have higher temperatures are responsible for most of the high sensible heat loss, as the face.