bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Linking Herbicide Dissipation to Soil Ecological Risk along Transmission Rights‐of‐Way in the Yukon Territory, Canada
Authors: Jimmo Amy , Isbister Krystal M. , Lamb Eric G. , Siciliano Steven D. , Stewart Katherine J.
Published: July 2018

In the Yukon Territory, transmission rights‐of‐way (ROWs) are managed using brushing and mowing techniques alone. When cut, target species such as Populus tremuloides Michx. and Salix spp. grow rapidly shortening maintenance cycles. Long‐term vegetation control may be improved by integrating herbicide application. However, prior to implementation, the dissipation and toxicity of herbicides in northern latitudes needed to be assessed. The dissipation of Garlon XRT (triclopyr) and Arsenal Powerline (imazapyr) in soils was assessed at five ROW locations representative of the main ecoregion types where ROWs occur within the Yukon Territory. Soils from four sites were collected at 1, 30, and 365 d after treatment to determine persistence of herbicides for each of three application methods (backpack spraying, cut stump, and point injection). Increased sampling intervals were added to better determine the dissipation rate of each herbicide in Yukon Territory soils. Soil dissipation data were linked to a series of standardized toxicity tests, including three soil invertebrates (Enchytreaus crypticus, Folsmia candida, and Oppia nitens). Additionally, the dissipation of both herbicides from the target species Salix glauca L. was assessed at one site. Herbicide residues persisted in soils for longer than 365 d after treatment and longer than 30 d after treatment in S. glauca. However, concentrations were below the concentration that would affect 25% of the invertebrate species tested. Weight of evidence and toxic exposure ratios were used to characterize the risks associated with herbicide application in northern latitudes and provided both qualitative and quantitative means to communicate the results to the public.

Core Ideas

Herbicide use may improve vegetation management along rights‐of‐way in the Yukon.

Triclopyr is a good alternative due to a mobile‐phase DT50 of 1 d after treatment.

Imazapyr presented no unacceptable risk to the soil invertebrates tested.

Risk characterization indicated triclopyr and imazapyr are acceptable in northern latitudes.

Triclopyr presents less risk due to fast dissipation and low risk to soil invertebrates.
Mapping Soil Cation‐Exchange Capacity using Bayesian Modeling and Proximal Sensors at the Field Scale
Authors: Li Nan , Zare Ehsan , Huang Jingyi , Triantafilis John
Published: July 2018

Core Ideas

A Bayesian inference approach (INLA‐SPDE) was used to map topsoil and subsoil CEC.

DEM, gamma‐ray spectrometer and EM induction data were combined to map CEC.

Posterior marginal distributions of the model parameters and responses were estimated.

Gamma‐ray data performed best in the topsoil, followed by DUALEM421S and elevation.

Elevation data performed best in the subsoil, followed by gamma‐ray and DUALEM421S.

Cation exchange capacity (CEC) affects soil fertility, acidity, and structural resilience. This is particularly the case in sugarcane growing areas of Australia because the soil there is sandy (>60%), strongly acidic (pH < 5.5), and strongly sodic (exchangeable sodium percentage [ESP] > 15%). Unfortunately, obtaining information on CEC at the field extent is time‐consuming and expensive. Here, we used a digital soil mapping approach to add value to limited (40) topsoil (0–0.3 m) and subsoil (0.6–0.9 m) CEC information. We first collected proximally sensed ancillary data from three sources, including a digital elevation model (DEM), γ‐ray (γ‐ray) spectrometer (RS700) and electromagnetic (EM) induction instruments. We then use a Bayesian inference approach (Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation with Stochastic Partial Differential Equation, INLA‐SPDE) implemented in R software to model the CEC and ancillary data. Accuracy (RMSE), bias (ME), and concordance (Lin's) of models were also generated from the different sources of ancillary data, either in combination or alone. We concluded, overall, that the INLA–SPDE approach could provide estimations of the posterior marginal distributions of the model parameters as well as the model responses as reported by other researchers. We also concluded that using the ancillary data sources in combination was most accurate (e.g., RMSE = 0.72) to predict CEC, least biased (e.g., ME = 0.07) and had the highest concordance (e.g., Lin's = 0.69) in both the topsoil and subsoil than using the ancillary data alone. The best ancillary data, when used alone for mapping CEC in the topsoil, was γ‐ray spectrometry, followed by EM data and elevation. For subsoil CEC, it was elevation, followed by γ‐ray spectrometry and then soil electrical conductivity (ECa) data. The maps of the credibility interval (CI) indicated that better predictions were achieved in the topsoil and indicated where improvements in prediction could be achieved in the subsoil.
Vocational High School Teachers’ and Students’ Opinions about Performance Tasks
Authors: ALTUN Ayşegül , Kelecioğlu Hülya
Published: July 2018

The aim of the study is to determine the
opinions of teachers and students in a Vocational High School about performance
tasks. This study was carried out with 17 vocational high school students and
13 teachers. This study was conducted through qualitative research design by
analyzing the records of the individuals who shared their own interviews,
observations and documents. The data were analyzed through content analysis.
The first codes were generated for each question and the collected data were arranged
in an inducible approach by determining appropriate themes for these codes. All
the codes and themes were checked by second researchers. Moreover, the
consistency in coding was determined. In addition to the interviews,
observations and document analysis were performed. The results of this study
demonstrate that both the students and the teachers do not have sufficient
knowledge about what the performance task is and how it is carried out.
Therefore, the performance tasks carried out do not reach their goals.
Performance tasks should measure higher order thinking, and they should be
related to real life situations. The results of the study show that performance
tasks do not demonstrate these features. In addition, students should have
knowledge and understanding of the subjects in order to complete their
performance tasks. On the other hand, they are supposed to perform a
performance task about a subject which they mostly do not understand or they do
not know. This may be the reason why performance task does not reach its goal.
Natural Products Modulating Autophagy Pathway Against the Pathogenesis of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Li Linghuan , Qi Jiameng , Li Hanbing
Published: July 2018

Autophagy is a conserved, regulated cellular process for the degradation of abnormal proteins and disrupted organelles. Literature has described that dysregulation of autophagy is closely related to the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus in processes such as impaired pancreatic β cells function, peripheral insulin resistance and diabetic complications. Emerging evidence indicates that natural products may possess anti-diabetic activity via regulation of autophagy. In this review, we summarize natural products targeting the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus through the regulation of autophagy and underline possible mechanisms, providing potential drug candidates or therapies for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Ketoacidosis Due to Empagliflozin, a Paradigm Shift: Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Hernandez-Quiles Carlos , Ramirez-Duque Nieves , Acosta-Delgado Domingo
Published: July 2018

Introduction:

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2(SGLT2)-inhibitors are new antihyperglycemic
agents that have shown a reduction in cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recent
warnings have been developed about an increased risk of euglycemic and moderate hyperglycemic
diabetic ketoacidosis with the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, but its real incidence is not available yet.

Case Report:

We present a case of DKA with moderate hyperglycemia in a patient treated with metformin
and empagliflozin.

Conclusion:

DKA in patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitors can be presented as euglycemic and moderated
hyperglycemia. This special presentation poses a physician’s challenge.
What are Hidden Facts behind Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Ilam City?
Authors: Viesy S. , Abdi J. , Rezaei Z.
Published: July 2018

Background:

Intestinal parasitic infections are the one of the most common health problems
in developing countries.

Objective:

A number of patients die annually due to complications caused by these parasites.Therefore,
the aim of this study was to investigate the rate and type of parasitic infections, determine the factors affecting
them in Ilam city and also provide strategies to prevent them.In this descriptive cross-sectional
study conducted in one of the Ilam labs in 2016, 417 stool specimens were randomly collected. All specimens
were examined using direct and ethanol formaldehyde.Suspect specimens were examined using
Trichrom staining. Demographic information was also recorded in a questionnaire, and finally the results
were analyzed using statistical software SPSS 20.The data were then compared with Chi-square test.

Results:

Out of the 417 patients examined, 59 (14.1%) were infected with intestinal parasites. The type of
parasitic infection in 9.4% was Blastocystis hominis, 3.6% Entamoeba coli, 0.5% Entamoeba histolytica,
0.5% Giardia and 0.2% Trichomonas hominis.

Conclusion:

Despite the improvement of public health, parasitic infections are still considered as one of the
health problems in the city of Ilam. Therefore, proper planning, public health education, raising the level of
health in the area and the provision of safe drinking water are some of the ways to reduce parasitic infections
in the region.
The Dopaminergic Dysfunction and Altered Working Memory Performance of Aging Mice Lacking Gamma-synuclein Gene
Authors: Kokhan Viktor S. , Kokhan Tat`yana G. , Samsonova Anna N. , Fisenko Vladimir P. , Ustyugov Aleksey A. , Aliev Gjumrakch
Published: July 2018

Background:

It was previously shown that inactivation of gamma-synuclein which is a
small soluble neuronal protein affects psycho-emotional status and cognitive abilities in knock-out
mice.

Objective:

Determine the role of gamma-synuclein inactivation on memory performance in aging animals.

Method:

We used the passive avoidance test and acute amphetamine administration in aging gammasynuclein
knock-out mice.

Results:

As a result, we found moderate aging-unlinked deficit of dopaminergic neurotransmitter system
of gamma-synuclein knock-out mice. At the same time, the evidence of progressive synaptic vesicle
trafficking machinery impairment was obtained.

Conclusion:

Therefore most likely these dysfunctions are associated with a reduction in the highefficient
learning performance in tests that require intact working memory.
Role of AMPK in Diabetic Cardiovascular Complications: An Overview
Authors: Nellaiappan Karthika , Yerra Veera Ganesh , Kumar Ashutosh
Published: July 2018

Macrovascular complications of diabetes like cardiovascular diseases appear to be one of
the leading causes of mortality. Current therapies aimed at counteracting the adverse effects of
diabetes on cardiovascular system are found to be inadequate. Hence, there is a growing need in
search of novel targets. Adenosine Monophosphate Activated Protein Kinase (AMPK) is one such
promising target, as a plethora of evidences pointing to its cardioprotective role in pathological
milieu like cardiac hypertrophy, atherosclerosis and heart failure. AMPK is a serine-threonine
kinase, which gets activated in response to a cellular depriving energy status. It orchestrates cellular
metabolic response to energy demand and is, therefore, often referred to as “metabolic master
switch” of the cell. In this review, we provide an overview of patho-mechanisms of diabetic
cardiovascular disease; highlighting the role of AMPK in the regulation of this condition, followed
by a description of extrinsic modulators of AMPK as potential therapeutic tools.
An Intersection Importance Estimation Method Based on the Road Network Topology
Authors: Lu Ting , Zhao Dan , Yin Yanhong
Published: July 2018

Introduction:

The expansion of road network and continuous increase of vehicle ownership challenge the performance of routine traffic control. It is necessary to make a balanced adjustment and control from the perspective of the road network to disperse the traffic flow on the entire road network.

Methods:

This paper develops a method to quantify the intersections’ importance at a global level based on the road network topology, which is the location of the intersection in the road network and the structural characteristics of the intersection decided by the traffic movement. The priority order in traffic signal coordination is the sorting results of intersection’s importance. The proposed method consists of two consecutive algorithms. Firstly, the graph connectivity of network is defined based on the shortest path distance and spatial connectivity between adjacent intersections. Secondly, The Importance Estimation Model (IEM) is built, which is the function of the importance indexes of current intersection and its neighboring intersections. A simulated case of a six by eight grid network was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed method in TRANSYT.

Results and Conclusion:

The results show that the Importance Estimation Model (IEM) minimized the measure of effectiveness compared with the schemes obtained by the volume sorting method, the saturation degree sorting method, and the method SMOO. It also created a higher frequency of small queues than the other methods.
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME 16, ISSUE 1 : 2018
Authors: Wan Mohd Rani Wan Nurul Mardiah
Published: July 2018

Our environment today is changing because of the rapid urbanization and this scenario has intensified as we face the climate change affect. The challenges and issues that we experience today are more complex, multifaceted and are becoming more visible and frequent. Cities are vulnerable and at the same time have to play significant roles in tackling climate change through various actions of preparedness, mitigation and adaptations. Cities are complex systems combining spatial and non-spatial elements. A system, which consists of interconnected and interdependent elements, can only function well if these elements interact with each other. These elements comprise physical environment, social, infrastructure and economy. The interaction among the elements enable the city to function as a whole. In this context, to achieve a sustainable and resilient city requires a collaborative effort from various disciplines and interrelated expertise to address each element. The increase on the awareness and interest in the related research areas have witness the upsurge on the efforts towards achieving sustainable and resilient cities. Every day new studies and findings emerged from scientists, researchers, academics and scholars deliberating on ways to mitigate, prevent and prepare for the future risks that may pose impact to our cities either physically, socially or economically.
THE IMPACT OF FREIGHT VEHICLE ACCESS RESTRICTION ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF JAKARTA INTRA URBAN TOLLWAY SYSTEM
Authors: Yusuf Nahry
Published: July 2018

Freight vehicle access restriction policy in 2011 has had an impact on the performance of Jakarta Intra Urban Tollway (JIUT) system. The purpose of this study is to analyse the impact of the policy on Jakarta Intra Urban Toll way system before and after its implementation and to analyse the impact that occurs without the implementation of this policy by using the sustainable transportation indicators as the research parameters. The assessment results of the parameters (speed, amount of fuel consumption, cost of fuel consumption, fatality rate, cost of accident victim, amount of CO2 emissions, cost of carbon pollution, and noise level) indicate that freight vehicle access restriction policy has a positive impact on traffic smoothness and safety but does not support overall urban sustainable transportation in JIUT system. In addition, if the policy was not implemented, its impact would have been worse than the current condition. It implies that the implementation of the policy is a right decision though some parameters should be improved to attain sustainable transport system.
THE VIABILITY OF AN INTEGRATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR URBAN DESIGN AND REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Authors: T.F. Poon Stephen
Published: July 2018

Environmental justice is an increasingly problematic proposition, as the clash of political, economic, social and community interests invariably occur. The purpose of this research is to examine the viability of an integrated framework that establishes environmental justice from economic, social and cultural development perspectives in Malaysia. Case studies analysing Iskandar Low Carbon Blueprint (LCB) 2025 and the River of Life Project (ROL) are presented. Findings suggest that clear national policies on urban transformation is an increasingly important environmental justice issue in Malaysia, but sustaining liveability is a challenge in the face of more critical decisions on infrastructural and resource management and energy use, resulting in a lack of attitudinal and behavioural change in urban planning programmes. This suggests that meaningful stakeholder engagements and collaborations contribute in planning economically and ecologically viable solutions and initiatives for liveable and resilient cities.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE WILLINGNESS TO WALK TO THE BUS STOPS IN PENANG ISLAND
Authors: Abdul Sukor Nur Sabahiah , Muhammad Fisal Siti Fadhlina
Published: July 2018

This study, investigates pedestrians’ ‘willingness to walk’ to Rapid Penang bus stops in Penang Island. Parameters, such as socio-demographics, walking distance and walking time, were examined to determine factors that influence ‘willingness to walk’. Questionnaire surveys were used to collect the data from 400 participants. The data was analysed using multiple regression analysis through the ‘Statistical Package for the Social Sciences’ (SPSS). Analysis of determinant factors was split into two dependent variables. Firstly, the willingness to walk based on current condition, and secondly, the willingness to walk, if improvements to environment and infrastructure were made to the bus stops. The results showed that socio-demographic factors, such as walking distance, walking time and trip purpose would likely to influence the pedestrians’ ‘willingness to walk’. This study also identified the maximum, minimum, and average distances walked by a pedestrian to reach the bus stops (as well as the willingness travel time.) The outcome of this study will contribute to better planning of transportation system in Penang Island especially on the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) projects.
ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FOR BONUS ZONING IN BANDUNG
Authors: S. D. Hasan Tika , Zulkaidi Denny
Published: July 2018

Despite being a common practice in other countries, bonus zoning is still relatively new in Indonesia. Bonus zoning is a zoning regulation tool that allows developers to increase density in exchange for the improvement or provision of public facilities. Bandung, in particular, has already designated areas for bonus zoning within its Local By-law No.10/2015 concerning Detailed Spatial Plan and Zoning Regulation. Its detailed mechanism however is not yet implemented. This research seeks to investigate a) the rationale behind the application of bonus zoning in Bandung; b) the carrying capacity of the areas where bonus zoning could be applied; c) the type of public space to be provided as development compensation; and d) the calculation for compensation. Content analysis was used to review literature and legal documents regarding planning and development in Bandung. This research expects to find which areas are suitable for implementing bonus zoning and come up with its compensation as the basis for sustainable planning in Bandung that not only benefits the developers but also the public as a whole.
IDENTITY, TRADITION AND THE CITY: DICHOTOMIES AND REALITIES OF CREATING AN URBAN LANGUAGE OF THE MALAY PALACE
Authors: Raja Abdul Kadir Tengku Anis Qarihah , Jahn Kassim Puteri Shireen , Abdul Latip Nurul Syala
Published: July 2018

This paper highlights a case study, its critical issues and the processes encountered in the evolution and development of its urbanised grammar. In deriving a localised language in which traditional forms are fused and transmuted into masonry architecture, the case study of the "Istana Negara" Palace is a case in point. The issues triggered within the design process, including how to represent a universal Malaysian identity reflecting Malay Asian character with Islamic vocabulary are explored. The difficulties and realities of transmuting and integrating such vocabulary to express and configure public masonry buildings are discussed. As an icon for the city, the palace must reconcile its scale with a clear localised vocabulary to fulfil the symbolic nature of the design. The conflicts and dichotomies encountered include three aspects: 1) The dome vs pitch form as an icon for the city (from afar) and the need for a strong roof silhouette 2) the local grammar and language including the pedestal and architrave vocabulary and elements 3) the difficulty of proportionate form. The research points to the necessity and urgency of developing a set of compositional rules and elements of the language of Malay urban architectural identity derived from the essences of tradition and regional form.
HUMAN INTERDEPENDENCY FOR SUSTAINABLE WELL-BEING: STRUCTURAL INVARIANCE ACROSS SETTLEMENT AREAS
Authors: Abu Bakar Aisyah , Mohamed Osman Mariana , Bachok Syahriah , Hitam Mizan , Abdullah Alias
Published: July 2018

This survey research examined the underlying structure of subjective sustainable well-being (SSWB) discovered in the relationships of (i) Human Interdependence with other Humans (HIH), (ii) Human Interdependence with the Environment (HIE), and (iii) subjective well-being (SWB). The objectives of the empirical analysis were (i) to assess the causal relationship between human interdependence and SWB which instituted the SSWB structural model, and (ii) to evaluate the settlement areas-invariant of the causal structure of SSWB. The data was collected from self-reported questionnaires administered to 4315 working Malaysians. The findings of the structural equation modelling supported the adequacy of SSWB. The results also found that settlement areas, in particular the urban, sub-urban and rural areas, appeared to moderate the structural relationships of SSWB.
SYMBOLISM IN TRADITIONAL MALAY BOAT CRAFTING IN THE EAST COAST
Authors: Abdul Wahab Mohd Rohaizat , Ramli Zuliskandar , Akhemal Ismail Nurul Norain , Abu Bakar Nuratikah , Wan Azhar Wan Nor Shamimi
Published: July 2018

The culture in the East Coast are rich in visual arts and performing arts inherited over time immemorial. The art is also found to have similarities in three different states, despite their geographical gap. The similarities are shared in dialects, languages, presentations, builds, and past legacy artefacts. The Malay craftsmanship is also dominated by the Malay community in the East Coast and it is also produced in the form of art and fashion. Artefacts such as boats, houses, and furniture are still visible until now and they have high artistic value. This research is aimed at displaying symbols produced by the Malay community on the craft of the boat. This art can be seen in the carvings and paintings produced on traditional Malay boats in the East Coast. This art does not only serve as an ornament and for its aesthetics, but also has its own symbolism. The decorative art produced shows that the three main aspects necessary in Malay art are function, aesthetics, and ethics. The belief in the existence of supernatural powers - which preserve and safeguard their safety at sea and their ability to get income from marine products - underpins the craft of this decoration art.
XRD AND XRF ANALYSIS OF THE ANCIENT BRICKS FROM CANDI KAMPUNG BARU, KEDAH
Authors: Ramli Zuliskandar , Mohd Nasir Muhammad Nu'man , Samian Abdul Latif , Harun Nor Zalina , Abdul Hadi Mohd Shamsul Bahari , Abu Bakar Nuratikah , Mohd Supian Nur Sarahah
Published: July 2018

XRD and XRF analysis on the ancient bricks were conducted to identify whether the raw materials to produce the bricks originate from the site. Candi Kampung Baru is recorded as one of the temple that used bricks as the main construction material. This site is suggested to be built between the 8th to 10th centuries AD based on the size of the bricks and imported ceramics associated with the structure. The position of this candi that is facing to the north is a major indication that the candi in Kampung Baru Site is one of the many Buddhist candis that have been found in Bujang Valley. This study used X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis techniques to identify the composition of the major and trace elements and minerals found in the bricks. The results of the analysis on the ancient brick of Candi Kampung Baru revealed that the mineral content contained in the brick samples consists of quartz, muscovite, microcline and sanidine. Minerals found suggest that open burning technique was used during the brick making process with the local raw clay sources were used to produce the bricks. The results therefore implied that the participation of the local communities in Old Kedah Kingdom contributed to the prosperity of this region.
PROFILING INTERCITY BUS DRIVERS OF MALAYSIA
Authors: Bachok Syahriah , Mohamed Osman Mariana , Abdullah Muhammad Faris
Published: July 2018

This research presents a qualitative research output of a profiling study conducted on intercity bus drivers in Malaysia. Some 1200 respondents were approached at one of the main bus termini in Kuala Lumpur, with a set of questionnaire. The analysis focused on describing and elaborating the socio-demographics characteristics of drivers, their working environment and their perception of the current remuneration systems. Investigating these profiles is important as it will contribute to better understanding of this segment of labour market within the transportation industry as well as the examination of factors contributing to drivers’ behaviour and its relationships with incidents, accidents or road crashes.
DETERMINING MODEL CONFIGURATION FOR THERMAL SIMULATION OF URBAN MOSQUE FAÇADE DESIGN
Authors: Abdul Majid Noor Hanita , Abdullah Fauziah Hanum , Denan Zuraini
Published: July 2018

Urban mosque (UM) faqade design, besides its aesthetical role, is a passive architectural design strategy in handling how much heat penetrates into the internal spaces. In determining the model configuration for thermal simulation of urban mosque faqade, the orientation and massing of the UM is tested. The orientation of UM relates to the qiblat direction and sun exposure. On the other hand, the massing is defined by the volume of the UM. This research investigates the effects of form layout and volume on thermal performance of the interior environment. A model with no openings on north-westward faqade (NWF) and south-eastward faqade (SEF) is simulated for a baseline scenario for comparison purposes. Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2011 is a computer-based simulation tool used in this research to measure the thermal analysis in the UM model. The results indicate the performance of different types of forms, layouts and volumes. By the end of this study, the configuration of the base model is determined according to the results of the orientation and volume variations.
The Export Supply Of Indonesian Crude Palm Oil (CPO) To India
Authors: Nurcahyani Marizha , Masyhuri Masyhuri , Hartono Slamet
Published: July 2018

Palm oil is one of the world's most consumed vegetable oils other than soybean oil, canola oil and sunflower seed oil. Indonesia is one of the largest CPO producers in the world, while India is the biggest consumer in Indonesia as well as in the world. This study was conducted to analyze the rate of Indonesia’s CPO export growth to India by using the annual data from 2003 to 2015 and the factors affecting Indonesia's CPO exports to India by using the annual data from 1990 to 2015. The method used is market share analysis by standard growth calculation to measure the growth rate and Error Correction Model (ECM) method to know the factors that give short-term and long-term effects. Factors tested in this study include international CPO prices, soybean oil prices, Malaysian CPO export duty and Indonesian CPO export duty. The analysis shows that the growth rate of Indonesian CPO exports to India is fluctuate and the export volume of Indonesian CPO to India is influenced by export duty of CPO Indonesia negatively and significantly in the long-term and short-term.
The Study of Leading Subsector and Leading Commodities of Agricultural in Anambas Islands Regency, Riau Islands Province
Authors: Marina Marina , Darwanto Dwidjono Hadi , Masyhuri Masyhuri
Published: July 2018

Indonesian government is currently implementing regional development emphasizing on the characteristic and potential strength of each region. This program will be more optimal if conducted based on the introduction of the leading potential along with its use by maintaining the environmental sustainability. This research is aimed to (1) identify the basis/leading and non-basis/non-leading of agricultural sub-sector and its commodities; (2) to classify the pattern of sub-sector growth and agricultural commodities. The data used was time series consisting of secondary data from Anambas Islands Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in accordance with the basic constant price in 2010 and the production value data of agricultural commodity during 2010-2015. The data analysis by Location Quotient (LQ) and Typology Klassen method. The analysis result shows that the sub-sectors of food crops, plantation, and fishery are the basis sub-sector (LQ > 1). The commodities of wetland paddy, sweet potato, mustard, water spinach, spinach, pineapple, banana, coconut, clove, cow (cattle) and kampong chicken are the basic commodities (LQ > 1). According to the analysis of Klassen Typology, the sub-sectors of food crops and plantation crops are included in leading and fast-growing classification (rik  > riand Yik> Yi), while the commodities of wetland paddy, sweet potato, mustard, spinach, and coconut are included in the leading and fast-growing commodities.
Patterns and Determinant Factors Of Arabica Coffee’s Marketing Margin In Ngada Regency
Authors: Mau Maria Clara , Darwanto Dwidjono Hadi , Masyhuri Masyhuri Masyhuri
Published: July 2018

Coffee is one of the essential plantation commodities in the development process of plantation sub-sector. Ngada Regency is one of the coffee producers in East Nusa Tenggara Province. Coffee in Ngada Regency becomes one of the plantation commodities that conceive high potential to be developed. This research aims to discover the established marketing channel pattern, factors  influencing marketing margin of Arabica coffee, and the quantity of price received by farmers the in Ngada Regency. The respondents in this research were 59 farmers who were derived randomly and 10 merchants who were derived from snowball sampling technique. This research used  interview with a questionnaire as supporting tools in collecting the data. This research analyzed the data descriptively and multiple regression analysis was also conducted through Ordinary Least Square method. The analysis results show that (1) the established marketing channel pattern of Arabica coffee in Ngada Regency are channel I: Farmers - Product Processing Unit – PT. Indocom (sold in the form of red logs coffee that is processed into Hard Skin coffee), channel II: Farmers – PT. Indocom (sold in the form of Hard Skin coffee) and channel III: Farmers – Collected Traders – Retailers – Consumer (sold in the form of coffee beans). (2) The factors that influence the marketing margin are marketing volume and marketing cost. The distance and coffee processing do not have any significant influence towards the marketing margin. (3) The marketing channel that conceives high value of farmer’s share is the marketing channel II.
The Impact of Quality of Work Life and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance of PT. Madubaru PG-PS Madukismo
Authors: Asharini Nurma Asri , Hardyastuti Suhatmini , Irham Irham
Published: July 2018

This study aimed to (1) determine the effect of the quality of work life (QWL) and job satisfaction to organizational commitment ; (2) finding out the effect of the QWL, job satisfaction, organization commitment to employee performance ; (3) finding out the effect of the QWL and job satisfaction to employee performance with organization commitment  as intervening variable. The sample in this research was employees of PT. Madubaru PG-PS Madukismo in Yogyakarta using 100 respondents; the sampling technique was using simple random sampling technique. The types of data used were primary and secondary data with data collecting techniques of survey approach (questionnaire). The data analysis technique used was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through AMOS 21 program and SPSS 23. The result of the research is that QWL does not affect the organizational commitment while job satisfaction affects the organizational commitment. The QWL and job satisfaction do not affect employees’ performance, while organizational commitment affects the employees’ performance. The QWL does not affect the employees’ performance indirectly. Job satisfaction affects employees’ performance indirectly with organizational commitment as intervening variable. The company should further enhance the employees’ organizational commitment in order to higher the employees’ performance.
The Impact of Mechanization Under UPJA Program on Rice Farming Income in Prambanan Sub-District Sleman District
Authors: Oktovianto Kurnia Arif , Irham Irham , Hardyastuti Suhatmini
Published: July 2018

The Agricultural machinery rental services (UPJA) program has an important role on the application of agricultural mechanization and increasing farming income. This study aims: (1) to compare the farm costs between the farmers who apply  mechanization under UPJA program and those who do not (Non-UPJA), and (2) to know the effect of implementing agricultural mechanization and the other factors toward farm income in Prambanan Sub-District, Sleman District. The data collected consists of 25 farmers who apply agricultural mechanization under UPJA program, choosen by sensus and 25 farmers who do not apply (Non-UPJA), choosen by using proporsional random sampling. To determine the differences of farm costs, farming analysis and mean difference test using independent sample t-test was applied. To determine the effect of mechanization toward farm income, multiple liniear regression analysis was used. The result of mean difference test showed that there is no significant differences of farm costs between UPJA and Non-UPJA farmers. The result of multiple  liniear regression analysis showed that mechanization has significant effect to the farm income. Farm income of the farmers who apply mechanization under UPJA program is significantly higher than the farmers who do not. Other factors that have significant effect to farm income are land area, price of organic fertilizer and price of ZA fertilizer.
MEMUTUS LOGIKA KARITATIF DALAM PRAKTIK PARIWISATA DI UBUD, BALI
Authors: Negara I Made Kusuma , Adikampana I Made , Nugroho Saptono
Published: July 2018

Many villas in Ubud is located around agricultural land owned by farmers who are members of Subak. There is a deal that the villas are required to provide material contributions to local institutions, including Subak. Such contributions produce caritative framework which not in line towards the sustainability of tourism development. This paper addresses to offer the guidelines of sustainable tourism practice in Ubud, Bali. To fulfill this purpose, data has been collected from observations and interviews with selected informants and then analyzed descriptively. The analysis indicated that there is dualism perspective against agriculture, which has implications towards exclusivity in-group, especially farmers and villas. Each group attempts to maintain the dualism perspective by applying various tactics, which can lead to disharmonies relations between groups. It requires social guidance in order to reduce caritative framework by creating common tourism sphere through agrotourism.
TAPAK EKOLOGI KEPARIWISATAAN ALAM PADA ZONA PEMANFAATAN DI TAMAN NASIONAL GUNUNG MERAPI (TNGM) (Konsep Pengembangan Kepariwisataan Alam Tematik Tapak Kawasan Kalikuning-Kaliadem Sebagai Kawasan Budaya Vulkanik )
Authors: Muhamad Muhamad
Published: July 2018

Merapi forest ecosystem has a very important ecological value for the Merapi region in particular and the districts (Sleman, Magelang, Boyolali, Klaten) in general. The ecosystem has given area function as a provider of environmental services and natural tourism, as a place of biodiversity, water catchment areas. Protected forests around Kalikuning-Kaliadem has tropical rainforest vegetation species are very specific. Objective assessment tread design of nature tourism at Merapi Mount can provide a reference to the zone setting function space utilization for the development of nature tourism. The method used in this research is the interpretation and assessment and see the diversity of tropical rain forest ecosystem and its interaction with topografi hill-slopes are capable of becoming a new destination in the development of ecological tourism. Interpretation can be packaged in the form of interpretation and information ecosystems located area in Kalikuning nature. The results showed that the protected forest that is Kalikuning-Kaliadem TNGM can be used as a development site volcanic areas of cultural, ecological, and the very high of community interaction rescuers around.
La publicidad como construcción semiótica
Authors: Pérez Pérez Rita María
Published: July 2018

El ensayo que presentamos a continuación constituye una reflexión teórica filosófica en la que se analiza la estrecha relación entre semiótica y publicidad. El trabajo parte del razonamiento de Roland Barthes sobre la función semiótica de las imágenes y de las palabras. Estas no solo crean el sentido de los mensajes publicitarios, sino que influyen en las decisiones de compra de sus destinatarios. El producto semiotizado es capaz de irradiar significados diversos (guardados en la memoria de los destinatarios), hasta el extremo de que el receptor puede adquirir el artículo como una forma de apoderarse de los símbolos y significados que la publicidad ha impregnado a las mercancías. Sin embargo, la presencia de la publicidad –y, de manera particular, de sus imágenes– es tal que influye en la percepción de los individuos.
Interculturalidad, identidad personal y redes sociales: caminos de atestación de sí
Authors: Santos Cueto Roque
Published: July 2018

A partir de la hermenéutica del sí, de Paul Ricoeur, y del concepto central de atestación, en este ensayo se analiza la incidencia de las redes sociales en la configuración de la identidad personal desde un enfoque intercultural, es decir, más allá de las meras relaciones multiculturales. Aunque las redes sociales son un fenómeno de masas con tendencias homogeneizadoras, el público usuario de ellas es predominantemente joven, por lo que la constitución de una identidad personal narrativa es de vital importancia en esta etapa del desarrollo. A partir de un análisis bibliográfico sucinto se establece que la relación entre el enfoque intercultural, la cultura de paz como objetivo individual y colectivo, las redes sociales como instrumento o mediación y la atestación de sí como producto subjetivo e intersubjetivo son propicios para una construcción hermenéutica del sujeto joven y de su identidad.
El autoliderazgo y la inteligencia emocional: un estudio de la generación de los millennials
Authors: De la Garza Carranza María Teresa , Guzmán Soria Eugenio , Gallardo Aguilar María del Consuelo
Published: July 2018

La generación de los milenios ha representado un reto tanto para los empleadores como para los sistemas universitarios. Esta generación presenta características diferentes a otras generaciones de trabajadores. El propósito de este trabajo de investigación es identificar la relación que existe entre el autoliderazgo y la inteligencia emocional de esta nueva generación de trabajadores. El levantamiento de información se realizó a través de estudiantes de últimos semestres universitarios y se analizó mediante la utilización de la modelación de ecuaciones estructurales para identificar la relación entre las variables de estudio. Los resultados indican que existe una fuerte relación entre la inteligencia emocional y el autoliderazgo, siendo uno de los factores clave el uso de las emociones para fijar los objetivos, así como la apreciación de las emociones propias y las de los demás.
El sello de Thimo Pimentel
Authors: Ulloa Hung Jorge
Published: July 2018

A continuación se presenta una entrevista realizada por Jorge Ulloa al gran artista y ceramista dominicano Thimo Pimentel.
SISTEM KEPERCAYAAN MASYARAKAT DI DAERAH ALIRAN SUNGAI (DAS) UNDA KABUPATEN KLUNGKUNG
Authors: Astika Pidada Ida Bagus , Djuana I Nyoman , Suwendri Ni Made
Published: July 2018

[Title: The System of Community Trust in the Unda Watershed Klungkung Regency] The Unda River watershed (DAS) is located in Klungkung Regency. The Unda watershed is derived from 7 rivers: (1) Bajing River, (2) Barak River, (3) Krekuk River, (4) Mangening River, (5) Masin River, (6) Sah River, and (7) Telagawaja River. The length of the river is 24,400 meters, 77 meters wide, 80 to 1 meter deep, 75 meters in height with 5.422 liter / second up to 7,390 liter / sec of water flow. The upper limit of the Unda River is Telagawaja River, including the Selat Village, Klungkung District, while the downstream of this river ends in Banjar Karangdadi and Banjar Pasurungan, Kusamba Village, Dawan Subdistrict, which further extends into the sea to the Badung Strait. The river is almost never dry throughout the year. Communities in this river still have a system of trust for cultural activities, one of the cultural elements of the religious system that is still used this river for the bath (pesiraman) the gods (betara). In addition, people still use this river for self-cleaning, sacrificial sacrifice, ashes, and fertility and safety ceremonies. This place is still trusted by the community as a sacred place because it is inhabited by such subtle creatures: memedi, tonya, wang samar / gamang.
From the Editors
Authors: Tindale Christopher W. , Blair J. Anthony
Published: July 2018

The last number of Informal Logic, Vol. 37, No. 3, was devoted to a discussion by five scholars of various aspects of Harald Wohlrapp’s book, The Concept of Argument, detailing its innovative features and exploring some of the questions raised by his account. In this issue, we are pleased to provide Professor Wohlrapp’s extensive responses to those papers. He here elaborates further on the approach he takes to the study of argument, clarifying a number of points that were raised and replying to objections.
Argumentation Theory and Argumentative Practices: A Vital but Complex Relationship
Authors: Van Eemeren Frans H.
Published: July 2018

To illustrate the development of argumentation theory, the paper traces the journey of the pragma-dialectical theory as it widened its scope, step by step, from an abstract model of critical discussion to the complexities of actual argumentative discourse. It describes how, having contextualized, empiricalized and formalized their approach, pragma-dialecticians are now putting the theory’s analytical instruments to good use in identifying prototypical argumentative patterns in specific communicative activity types in the various communicative domains. This means that they can now start answering the crucial question about the typical characteristics of their discourse asked by interested lawyers, politicians, academics and other practitioners of argumentation.
Analogical Arguments in Persuasive and Deliberative Contexts
Authors: Walton Douglas , Hyra Curtis
Published: July 2018

This paper uses argumentation tools such as argument diagrams and argumentation schemes to analyze four examples of argument from analogy, and argues that to proceed from there to evaluating these arguments, features of the context of dialogue need to be taken into account. The evidence drawn from these examples is taken to support a pragmatic approach to studying argument from analogy, meaning that identifying the logical form of the argument by building an argument diagram of the premises and conclusion is not by itself sufficient for argument evaluation. To get further, it is argued, the argument evaluator needs to take into account how this particular argument was used in context to support a conversational goal.Cet article utilise des outils d'argumentation tels que des diagrammes d'argument et des schèmes d'argumentation pour analyser trois exemples d'argument par analogie, et soutient que pour évaluer ces arguments de manière adéquate, il est nécessaire de tenir compte du contexte d'utilisation de l'argument. Ces exemples suggèrent que l’étude des arguments par analogie à partir de seulement l’identification de leur forme logique (par exemple en construisant un diagramme des prémisses et de leur conclusion) n'est pas adéquate. Pour aller plus loin, on avance que l'analyste d'argument doit prendre en compte comment un argument particulier a été utilisé dans un contexte pour soutenir un but conversationnel.
Teaching as Abductive Reasoning: The Role of Argumentation
Authors: Rapanta Chrysi
Published: July 2018

The view that argumentation is a desired reasoning practice in the classroom is well reported in the literature. Nonetheless, it is still not clear what type of reasoning supports classroom argumentation. The paper discusses abductive reasoning as the most adequate for students’ arguments to emerge in a classroom discussion. Abductive reasoning embraces the idea of plausibility and defeasibility of both the premises and the conclusion. As such, teachers’ role becomes the one of guiding students through formulating relevant hypotheses and selecting the most plausible one according to criteria. Argumentation schemes are proposed as useful tools in this process.L'idée que l'argumentation est une pratique de raisonnement souhaitée en classe est bien documentée dans la littérature. Néanmoins, il n'est toujours pas clair quel type de raisonnement soutient l'argumentation en classe. Dans cet article on discute du raisonnement abductif comme étant le plus adéquat pour que les arguments des élèves émergent dans une discussion en classe. Le raisonnement abductif emploie l'idée de plausibilité et de la révocabilité des prémisses et de la conclusion. En tant que tel, le rôle des enseignants consiste à guider les élèves à formuler des hypothèses pertinentes et à sélectionner le plus plausible selon des critères. Les schèmes d'argumentation sont proposés comme des outils utiles dans ce processus.