bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring Crack Porosity using Three‐Dimensional Electrical Resistivity Tomography
Authors: Ackerson Jason P. , McInnes Kevin J. , Morgan Cristine L. S. , Everett Mark E.
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas

Desiccation cracks in Vertisols and shrink‐swell soils greatly alter soil hydrology

Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) may be used to measure crack porosity

ERT images were measured on a cracked Vertisol

Crack porosity was measured directly by filling cracks with cement

ERT images were well correlated with measurements of crack porosity

Desiccation cracks in Vertisols and other shrink‐swell soils greatly alter the hydrological properties of the soil by intercepting runoff and increasing evaporation. Nondestructive monitoring and measuring of soil crack volume or porosity is difficult. Typically, crack porosity is predicted from measurements of soil subsidence or shrinkage; however, these measurements require installation of permanent equipment in the field. In this paper, we demonstrate the use of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) to monitor soil crack porosity. Electrical resistivity tomography is a noninvasive geophysical technique that generates maps or images of the subsurface electrical resistivity of a soil. We conducted ERT surveys during the seasonal drying cycle of a Vertisol in Central Texas. Crack porosity near the end of a drying cycle was measured by filling cracks with cement and photographic analysis of horizontal cross‐sections. Measured crack porosity was correlated to crack indicators on ERT images (r2 = 0.63). Total shrinkage porosity for each date of the study was predicted from soil water content loss. Measured crack porosity accounted for roughly one third of total shrinkage porosity. For dates where cracks were present, average total shrinkage porosity was well correlated with ERT indicators (r2 = 0.96). Our results suggest that ERT could be a viable, non‐invasive tool for measuring crack porosity. ERT‐based methods have several advantages over traditional shrinkage‐based methods, mainly that ERT does not require installation of permanent field equipment and can provide data on the spatial distribution of cracks over pedon‐scale areas.
Biochar Age and Crop Rotation Impacts on Soil Quality
Authors: Aller Deborah , Mazur Ross , Moore Kenneth , Hintz Roger , Laird David , Horton Robert
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas

Crop rotations including switchgrass were found to build soil organic C and N

Biochar amendments increased soil C and N, pH, and gravity drained water content

Total soil C and N increases with biochar age suggest negative priming

Biochar and switchgrass offset negative effects of biomass harvesting on soil quality

Corn residue removed from Midwestern farms is a large potential source of biomass for cellulosic bioenergy production in the US long‐term harvesting of biomass, however, may lead to the degradation of soil quality unless management practices that compensate for the removal of biomass are used. In this study, biochar amendments and long‐term crop rotations that include triticale and switchgrass with corn and soybeans were hypothesized to reduce the negative effects of biomass harvesting on soil quality. Chemical breakthrough curves, measured for intact soil cores indicate that crop rotations that include switchgrass or triticale increased both retardation and dispersivity relative to conventional rotations and biochar amendments decreased dispersivity relative to controls. Across all crop rotations, there was an increase in total soil C and N, soil C/N ratio, pH and gravity drained water content, and a decrease in bulk density for soils treated with biochar relative to no‐biochar controls. No significant effect of biochar age on soil physical properties was measured in 2014 but significant increases with biochar age were found for total soil C and N in 2016, suggesting a synergistic interaction (negative priming). Continuous switchgrass stands were found to build soil organic C and N, increase retention of plant available P and K, and lower bulk density relative to the continuous corn cropping system. The results suggested that soil biochar amendments and crop rotations that included switchgrass helped mitigate some of the adverse effects of biomass harvesting on soil quality.
The Impact of Continuous Living Cover on Soil Hydrologic Properties: A Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Basche Andrea , DeLonge Marcia
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas

Meta‐analysis compared soil hydrology in perennial‐ and annual‐based crop systems.

Continuous living cover practices significantly increased porosity, field capacity.

There may be a greater effect in drier environments and sandier soils.

Experiments in place longer than ten years also tended to increase the properties.

Results suggest how continuous living cover can negate rainfall variability impacts.

Increased rainfall variability due to climate change threatens the efficacy of critical soil ecosystem services. One strategy to negate effects of too much or not enough rainfall is to improve soil water properties. Practices that offer “continuous living cover” can enhance soil water storage and other soil hydrologic properties relative to annual crop systems, but to what extent such benefits can accrue, under different conditions, remains under‐quantified. To address these uncertainties, we conducted a meta‐analysis that included 27 studies representing 93 paired observations measuring two soil hydrologic properties: porosity and the water retained at field capacity. All experiments compared the impact of continuous living cover practices (cover crops, perennial grasses, agroforestry and managed forestry) to annual crop controls. Continuous living cover significantly increased total porosity (8.0 ± 2.2%) and the water retained at field capacity (9.3 ± 2.7%). There was some evidence indicating improved effects in relatively drier environments (<900 mm annual rainfall) and in regions with sandier soils. There was no evidence of publication bias, and a sensitivity analysis indicated that overall effects were robust. The similar direction and magnitude of improvements in both properties could be evidence of similar physical and chemical processes impacted by the continuous presence of living roots. Overall, our findings suggest that continuous living cover practices may be a potential adaptation strategy to combat rainfall variability. Furthermore, properties such as porosity and field capacity may serve as proxies to determine how management influences soil water and heath more broadly.
Bad Metals from Fluctuating Density Waves
Authors: Delacrétaz Luca , Goutéraux Blaise , Hartnoll Sean , Karlsson Anna
Published: September 2017

Bad metals have a large resistivity without being strongly
disordered. In many bad metals the Drude peak moves away from zero
frequency as the resistivity becomes large at increasing temperatures.
We catalogue the position and width of the ‘displaced Drude peak’ in the
observed optical conductivity of several families of bad metals, showing
that \omega_\text{peak} \sim \Delta \omega \sim k_BT/\hbarωpeak∼Δω∼kBT/ℏ.
This is the same quantum critical timescale that underpins the
TT-linear
dc resistivity of many of these materials. We provide a unified
theoretical description of the optical and dc transport properties of
bad metals in terms of the hydrodynamics of short range quantum critical
fluctuations of incommensurate density wave order. Within hydrodynamics,
pinned translational order is essential to obtain the nonzero frequency
peak.
A fronteira agrícola na Amazônia no século XXI: identidade regional, sistema agrícola, ética ambiental e modo de vida rural
Authors: Hoefle Scott William
Published: September 2017

Este trabalho realça o papel da identidade regional nas transformações sócio-ambientais nas duas principais fronteiras agrícolas contemporâneas na Amazônia, localizadas respectivamente, nos eixos logísticos das BR-230/BR-163 no oeste do Pará e das BR-230/BR319 no sul do Amazonas. As transformações em curso ao longo das estradas são contrastadas com as tendências presentes em zonas ribeirinhas localizadas além da fronteira agrícola que são mais típicas da Amazônia preservada. Com o intuito de apresentar um quadro complexo da Amazônia, caracteriza-se uma diversidade de atores sociais com origem e identidade regional distintas que pratica sistemas agrícolas diferentes, possui éticas ambientais opostas e desenvolve modos de vidas comunitários com implicações sócio-ambientais específicas.
Does water-saving technology reduce water use in economic systems? A rebound effect in Zhangye city in the Heihe River Basin, China
Authors: Wu Feng , Zhang Qian , Gao Xing
Published: September 2017

As water use is closely associated with economic activities, a growing population, agricultural development, and reallocation of water resources, the Heihe River Basin highlights common issues of water productivity and groundwater overexploitation. We conducted a quasi-dynamic input–output analysis to investigate the changes to water use among different sectors of Zhangye city from 2002 to 2012, and clarified the driving mechanism of these changes. Our results indicated that the direct agricultural water use coefficient (calculated with an input–output table and other water use data) was the largest among the coefficients from all the sectors; notably, the fishery sector still consumed about 1 m3 of water per unit output in 2012. We found that the water-saving technologies clearly contributed to the decrease of agricultural water from 2002 to 2007, but induced a rebound in total water use from 2007 to 2012. This study provides insights into the challenges of water resource management in the Heihe River Basin and sheds light on potential water-saving strategies for the future. This study may also enhance the policy relevance of land use governance and industrial transformation. A comprehensive exploration of the water–ecosystem economy is critical to integrated water resource management.
Development of an in-stream environmental exposure model for assessing down-the-drain chemicals in Southern Ontario
Authors: Ferrer Darci L. , DeLeo Paul C.
Published: September 2017

In order to address increased interest from scientists and regulators in quantifying environmental risks associated with release of common down-the-drain consumer products, a single-medium contaminant fate model for the lower St. Lawrence drainage basin in Southern Ontario was developed. The model was built within the pre-existing framework of the iSTREEM® in-stream environmental exposure model, which previously only contained US geographies. Data for the model were obtained from Canadian Government sources. In order to assess the model's strengths and limitations, concentrations of the chemicals triclosan and carbamazepine in surface water were compared to the predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) generated by the model for both mean and low flow scenarios. Results of the PECs and the measured surface water concentrations were comparable, with the surface water concentrations generally falling in between the mean and low flow PECs on a cumulative distribution curve.
Synthesis of zeolites with different chemical and textural properties for metal ions removal from aqueous solutions
Authors: de Oliveira Danielle França , Neri Jefferson Antoniol Mendes , de Almeida Ribeiro Jonas Alves , dos Santos Fabiana Soares , de Pietre Mendelssolm Kister
Published: September 2017

In this study β-zeolite, ferrierite and partially delaminated PREFER (precursor of ferrierite) zeolites with several chemical and textural properties were synthesized for the removal of zinc and lead ion metals from their respective solutions. Adsorption experiments involving the suspension of tiny amounts of these solids in aqueous solutions containing either Zn2+ or Pb2+ showed that the removal of these metals at a considerable extent may be attained. Among the studied materials, β-zeolite displayed the better performance in metal ion removal, which may be ascribed to its higher aluminum content, surface area and external surface area, that allows a greater density and availability of ion adsorption active sites. Kinetic data from a pseudo-second-order model indicate that the chemical interaction among metal ions and active sites is the rate-limiting step. Furthermore, the better performance of the β-zeolite displayed in reusability testing makes it a potential adsorbent for future applications in the treatment of effluents containing toxic metals.
Kradzież dobra o szczególnym znaczeniu dla kultury (art. 294 § 2 k.k.)
Authors: Tyburcy Tomasz
Published: September 2017

Kradzież dobra o szczególnym znaczeniu dla kultury stanowi typ kwalifikowany kradzieży (art. 294 § 2 k.k.). Przedmiot wykonawczy tego przestępstwa został określony zwrotem niedookreślonym, który nie posiada definicji legalnej. Szczególne znaczenie dobra dla kultury wiąże się z jego unikatowym i niepowtarzalnym charakterem lub znaczną wartością. Zabór w celu przywłaszczenia cudzej rzeczy ruchomej stanowiącej dobro o szczególnym znaczeniu dla kultury polega na wykraczającym poza ramy zwykłego, użycia umyślnym bezprawnym wykonywaniu przez sprawcę praw właściciela w stosunku do rzeczy,na rozporządzeniu nią jak swą własnością.
Problematyka miejsca popełnienia czynu zabronionego oraz jej implikacje w prawie karnym procesowym
Authors: Michałowska Joanna , Oręziak Bartłomiej
Published: September 2017

Celem artykułu jest analiza regulacji miejsca popełnienia czynu zabronionego w polskim porządku prawnym. W części pierwszej, dotyczącej przepisów materialno-prawnych, nakreślony został rozwój przedmiotowych przepisów, począwszy od pierwszych kodyfikacjimiędzywojnia; następnie omówiona została kontrowersyjna kwestia określania miejsca popełnienia czynu zabronionego w różnych formach stadialnych i zjawiskowych. Punkt łączący obie części artykułu stanowi omówienie korelacji miejsca popełnienia czynu zabronionego z terytorium RP. W drugiej części artykułu przeanalizowano formalno-prawneimplikacje przedmiotowych regulacji.
Efektywność kontroli NIK na tle wybranych funkcji kontroli państwowej
Authors: Jasik-Kuchta Klaudia
Published: September 2017

Artykuł dotyczy zagadnienia efektowności kontroli państwowej. W myśl art. 202 ust. 1 Konstytucji Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, naczelnym organem kontroli państwowej jest Najwyższa Izba Kontroli, a zatem to przez pryzmat jej działań można wskazać na sposób wypełniania wyodrębnionych w literaturze funkcji. Dokonanie analizy podejmowanychprzez nią czynności wykaże jak wypełnia ona przypisane kontroli państwowej funkcje. Niniejszy artykuł koncentruje się na tym zagadnieniu w odniesieniu do wybranych funkcji kontroli państwowej. Pozwoli to w pewnym stopniu na przeprowadzenie oceny oddziaływania NIK na inne organy i podmioty, a w konsekwencji, efektywności kontrolipaństwowej.
Membrane Processes
Authors: Pellegrin Marie‐Laure , Arabi Sara , Aguinaldo Jorge , Sadler Mary E. , Greiner Anthony D. , Padhye Lokesh P. , Burbano Marie S. , Wong Joseph , Kent Fraser , Dow Andrew , Danker Bryce , Diamond Jason , Sadreddini Sara , McCandless Robert , Tootchi Leila , Schilling Bill , Kinser Karla
Published: September 2017

This review, for literature published in 2016, contains information related to membrane processes for municipal and industrial applications. This review is a subsection of the Treatment Systems section of the annual Water Environment Federation literature review and covers the following topics: membrane bioreactor (MBR) configuration, design, nutrient removal, operation, industrial treatment, anaerobic membrane systems, reuse, microconstituents removal, membrane technology advances, membrane fouling, and modeling. Other sub‐sections of the Treatment Systems section that might relate to this literature review include: Biological Fixed‐Film Systems, Activated Sludge and Other Aerobic Suspended Culture Processes, Anaerobic Processes, and Water Reclamation and Reuse. The following sections might also have related information on membrane processes: Industrial Wastes, Hazardous Wastes, and Fate and Effects of Pollutants.
Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies
Authors: Li Minghua , Wang Po Yen , Yu Yu Han , Huang C.P.
Published: September 2017

This article reviews the scientific literature published in 2016 on physical, chemical, and biological treatment of hazardous contaminants and environmental bioremediation.
Nonpoint Source Pollution
Authors: Ahmad Zaki Uddin , Sanin Maxim , Lian Qiyu , Zappi Mark , Gang Daniel Dianchen
Published: September 2017

This research article depicts a comprehensive review of scientific research advancement on nonpoint source pollution (NPS) in 2016. The causes, impacts, and methods used to mitigate nonpoint source pollution were reviewed. In addition, the assessment of nonpoint source pollution using different modeling techniques, coupled with evaluation and management tools were reviewed. Innovative technologies to reduce nonpoint source pollution were also reviewed in this paper.
Toward Impactful Collaborations on Computing and Mental Health (Preprint)
Authors: Calvo Rafael Alejandro , Dinakar Karthik , Picard Rosalind , Christensen Helen , Torous John
Published: September 2017

UNSTRUCTURED

We describe an initiative to bring mental health researchers, computer scientists, human-computer interaction researchers, and other communities together to address the challenges of the global mental ill health epidemic. Two face-to-face events and one special issue of the Journal of Medical Internet Research were organized. The works presented in these events and publication reflect key state-of-the-art research in this interdisciplinary collaboration. We summarize the special issue articles and contextualize them to present a picture of the most recent research. In addition, we describe a series of collaborative activities held during the second symposium and where the community identified 5 challenges and their possible solutions.
Examining the Frequency and Contribution of Foods Eaten Away From Home in the Diets of 18- to 30-Year-Old Australians Using Smartphone Dietary Assessment (MYMeals): Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Wellard-Cole Lyndal , Jung Jisu , Kay Judy , Rangan Anna , Chapman Kathy , Watson Wendy L , Hughes Clare , Ni Mhurchu Cliona , Bauman Adrian , Gemming Luke , Yacef Kalina , Koprinska Irena , Allman-Farinelli Margaret
Published: September 2017

BACKGROUND

Young Australians aged between 18 and 30 years have experienced the largest increase in the body mass index and spend the largest proportion of their food budget on fast food and eating out. Frequent consumption of foods purchased and eaten away from home has been linked to poorer diet quality and weight gain. There has been no Australian research regarding quantities, type, or the frequency of consumption of food prepared outside the home by young adults and its impact on their energy and nutrient intakes.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this study was to determine the relative contributions of different food outlets (eg, fast food chain, independent takeaway food store, coffee shop, etc) to the overall food and beverage intake of young adults; to assess the extent to which food and beverages consumed away from home contribute to young adults’ total energy and deleterious nutrient intakes; and to study social and physical environmental interactions with consumption patterns of young adults.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study of 1008 young adults will be conducted. Individuals are eligible to participate if they: (1) are aged between 18 and 30 years; (2) reside in New South Wales, Australia; (3) own or have access to a smartphone; (4) are English-literate; and (5) consume at least one meal, snack, or drink purchased outside the home per week. An even spread of gender, age groups (18 to 24 years and 25 to 30 years), metropolitan or regional geographical areas, and high and low socioeconomic status areas will be included. Participants will record all food and drink consumed over 3 consecutive days, together with location purchased and consumed in our customized smartphone app named Eat and Track (EaT). Participants will then complete an extensive demographics questionnaire. Mean intakes of energy, nutrients, and food groups will be calculated along with the relative contribution of foods purchased and eaten away from home. A subsample of 19.84% (200/1008) of the participants will complete three 24-hour recall interviews to compare with the data collected using EaT. Data mining techniques such as clustering, decision trees, neural networks, and support vector machines will be used to build predictive models and identify important patterns.

RESULTS

Recruitment is underway, and results will be available in 2018.

CONCLUSIONS

The contribution of foods prepared away from home, in terms of energy, nutrients, deleterious nutrients, and food groups to young people’s diets will be determined, as will the impact on meeting national recommendations. Foods and consumption behaviors that should be targeted in future health promotion efforts for young adults will be identified.
The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Web-Based and Home-Based Postnatal Psychoeducational Interventions for First-Time Mothers: Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol (Preprint)
Authors: He Honggu , Zhu Lixia , Chan Sally Wai Chi , Chong Yap-Seng , Jiao Nana , Chan Yiong Huak , Luo Nan , Shorey Shefaly
Published: September 2017

BACKGROUND

In addition to recuperating from the physical and emotional demands of childbirth, first-time mothers are met with demands of adapting to their social roles while picking up new skills to take care of their newborn. Mothers may not feel adequately prepared for parenthood if they are situated in an unsupported environment. Postnatal psychoeducational interventions have been shown to be useful and can offer a cost-effective solution for improving maternal outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Web-based and home-based postnatal psychoeducational programs for first-time mothers on maternal outcomes.

METHODS

A randomized controlled three-group pre- and posttests experimental design is proposed. This study plans to recruit 204 first-time mothers on their day of discharge from a public tertiary hospital in Singapore. Eligible first-time mothers will be randomly allocated to either a Web-based psychoeducation group, a home-based psychoeducation group, or a control group receiving standard care. The outcomes include maternal parental self-efficacy, social support, psychological well-being (anxiety and postnatal depression), and cost evaluation. Data will be collected at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-delivery.

RESULTS

The recruitment (n=204) commenced in October 2016 and was completed in February 2017, with 68 mothers in each group. The 6-month follow-up data collection was completed in August 2017.

CONCLUSIONS

This study may identify an effective and cost-effective Web-based postnatal psychoeducational program to improve first-time mothers’ health outcomes. The provision of a widely-accessed Web-based postnatal psychoeducational program will eventually lead to more positive postnatal experiences for first-time mothers and positively influence their future birth plans.

CLINICALTRIAL

International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN): 45202278; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN45202278 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6whx0pQ2F).
Effect on the Metabolic Biomarkers in Schoolchildren After a Comprehensive Intervention Using Electronic Media and In-Person Sessions to Change Lifestyles: Community Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Vilchis-Gil Jenny , Klünder-Klünder Miguel , Flores-Huerta Samuel
Published: September 2017

BACKGROUND

Obesity is a chronic low-intensity state of inflammation with metabolic alterations that, when acquired during childhood, lead to severe illness in adults. Encouraging healthy eating habits and physical activity is the basis for preventing and treating obesity and its complications.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate how a comprehensive intervention promoting healthy eating habits and physical activities in schools affects children’s metabolic biomarkers.

METHODS

Of four Mexico City primary schools in this study, two groups of children that were recruited at their schools were assigned to a 12-month intervention group (IG) and the other two were assigned to control groups (CGs). The intervention had two components: (1) parents/schoolchildren attended in-person educational sessions promoting healthy eating and physical activity habits, and were provided printed information; and (2) parents were able to seek information through a website, and also received brief weekly mobile phone text messages. Anthropometric measurements and fasting blood samples were taken from both groups of children at baseline and again after 12 months.

RESULTS

The study involved 187 children in the IG and 128 in the CG. Regardless of each child's nutritional status at the beginning of the study, the intervention improved metabolic parameters; the IG showed a negative effect on glucose concentrations (–1.83; CI 95% –3.06 to -0.60), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (–2.59; CI 95% –5.12 to –0.06), insulin (–0.84; CI 95% –1.31 to –0.37), and homeostasis model to assess the insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR; –0.21; CI 95% –0.32 to –0.09) in comparison to the CG. HOMA-IR improved in children who had higher than baseline body mass index z-scores.

CONCLUSIONS

Intervention through multiple components that promoted healthier eating and physical activity habits improved the metabolic parameters of the children in the study after one year, regardless of their nutritional status.
Understanding the Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Men�s Risk Behavior: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Downing Jr Martin J , Brown Dominique , Steen Jeffrey , Benoit Ellen
Published: September 2017

BACKGROUND

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) remains a critical public health issue among black and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), as it is associated with multiple negative outcomes including substance misuse, poor mental health, revictimization, and high-risk sexual behavior. Most CSA research with MSM relies on quantitative assessment that often precludes consideration of cultural variations in how formative sexual experiences are understood and is based on inconsistent or overly restrictive definitions of abuse, and therefore may fail to detect certain abusive experiences (eg, those involving female perpetrators), which can have harmful health consequences if they remain unrecognized.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to overcome existing limitations in the literature by drawing on perspectives of black and Latino MSM and men who have sex with men and women (MSMW), as well as relevant service providers to better understand the role of, and the need to include, sexual abuse histories (eg, CSA) in treatment and counseling settings, with the long-term goal of improving assessment and health outcomes.

METHODS

We will conduct mixed-methods interviews, framed by an intersectionality approach, with 80 black and Latino men (40 MSM and 40 MSMW) in New York City (NYC), exploring appraisals of their formative sexual experiences, including those described as consensual but meeting criteria for CSA. We will also interview 30 local service providers representing substance abuse treatment, mental health care, and HIV prevention and outreach.

RESULTS

The study was launched in May 2017.

CONCLUSIONS

This formative research will inform testable approaches to assessing and incorporating sexual abuse history into substance abuse treatment and other health and mental health services used by men with such histories.
Building Ecoliteracy Through Adiwiyata Program (Study at Adiwiyata School in Banda Aceh)
Authors: Desfandi Mirza , Maryani Enok , Disman Disman
Published: September 2017

This study is back grounded by importance of ecoliteracy for each individual. One of comprehensive efforts to build ecoliteracy in community is through Adiwiyata Program. This study is aimed to find out how the effectiveness of Adiwiyata Program in the effort to build students’ ecoliteracy in Banda Aceh. The method which is used is survey. The study is conducted in ten schools, with respondents are principal, teachers, administrative staff and students. Data analysis is done descriptively toward five variable and hypothesis test use nonparametric statistic test. The result of study showed that there is significant influence of school policy, curriculum implementation, school culture and school infrastructure management toward students’ ecoliteracy. The findings of study is the more effective four components of Adiwiyata is implemented, the higher of students’ecoliteracy. Therefore, four components of Adiwiyata should be implemented maximally, among other by strengthening Adiwiyata school team.
Wajah Politik Perempuan: Studi Etnografi Representasi Suara Perempuan dalam Pemilu Legislatif 2014 di Propinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY)
Authors: Izdiha Anis
Published: September 2017

Babak baru bagi representasi perempuan dalam politik di Indonesia diakui negara melalui Undang-Undang Nomor  UU No 8 tahun 2012 tentang Partai Politik yang juga mensyaratkan keterwakilan perempuan 30 % dalam sistem kepartaian. Atas nama keadilan dan meneguhkan identitas perempuan, negara turut campur dalam pemberian hak khusus bagi perempuan untuk berkecimpung di dunia politik atau yang disebut sebagai kebijakan afirmasi. Kajian ini didasari oleh kepentingan untuk melihat kebijakan ini mampu direspon oleh kaum perempuan dalam konteks budaya politik yang dominan dengan mengambil studi kasus representasi suara perempuan dalam Pemilu Legislatif di Propinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Studi dilakukan melalui pendekatan etnografi terhadap 3 calon anggota legislatif, 2 anggota legislatif perempuan, dan 2 tokoh gerakan politik perempuan DIY sejak Maret 2014 hingga Februari 2015. Perspektif perilaku politik dan gender dikembangkan dalam tulisan ini sebagai alat analisis. Hasil temuan studi menunjukkan bahwa perempuan telah berusaha menampakkan wajah baru dalam mencapai tujuan politik mereka. Strategi kolektif kolegial menjadi kekuatan yang dibangun perempuan untuk bergerak atas dasar kesamaan isu kesetaraan gender. Meski demikian, kebijakan ini tak lantas menghilangkan pasung sosial dikarenakan konsruksi patriakhis dan agama dimana perempuan tetap mengalami keterbatasan ruang politik (tidak bebas).
The Karoo Meat of Origin certification scheme: a silver bullet?
Authors: van der Merwe Melissa , Kirsten Johann F. , Trienekens Jacques H.
Published: September 2017

The Karoo Meat of Origin certification scheme is the first certification scheme established to differentiate and protect a region of origin meat product in South Africa. Although this scheme has come a long way in protecting the value embedded in the name ‘Karoo’, many challenges and loopholes for non-compliance still exist. These challenges include opportunistic behaviour on the farmers’ side regarding the vulnerable free range claim as well as inconsistent supply and mismatched objectives of supply chain stakeholders. Because of these challenges the niche product has not yet come to its own. The purpose of this case study is threefold. Firstly, to understand the notion of Karoo Lamb as a geographical indication, and the subsequent establishment of the Karoo Meat of Origin certification scheme. Secondly, to identify and understand both the institutional and supply chain challenges that Karoo Lamb is faced with. Thirdly, to guide the certification scheme to evaluate their modus operandi for better regulation. Ultimately, the managerial decisions are expected to come full circle; if the certification scheme is better-managed consumers may be willing to pay higher premiums which might, in turn, convince farmers to become part of this prestigious certification scheme.
Analyzing job satisfaction and preferences of employees: the case of horticultural companies in Germany
Authors: Meyerding Stephan G.H.
Published: September 2017

German horticulture, as well as horticulture and agriculture in other industrialized countries, faces increasing skilled labor shortage. Additionally family run businesses in horticulture and agriculture are lacking a new generation of entrepreneurs, leading to increased structural change. Insights about job attributes attractiveness as well as their impact on job satisfaction lead to a more transparent environment in which employers and employees can make better-informed decisions and redesign the professional environment, resulting in increased job satisfaction, performance and career sustainability. For this purpose, a survey was undertaken from August 2013 to February 2015 through a questionnaire examining the preferences and perception of employees (N=229) regarding job characteristics. The theoretical background of the study is Warr’s vitamin model, which assumes non-linear relationships between job characteristics and job satisfaction. The strongest connections with job satisfaction among employees are with future prospects and conflict between work-andfamily. The study is one of the first of its kind to provide a detailed overview of job satisfaction of different groups of employees in German horticulture.
Ideology and Policy in China in the Era of Reform, 1978-1986
Authors: Schram Stuart S.
Published: September 2017

Political developments in China during the decade since the death of Mao Zedong form the theme of the following analysis; particular emphasis is laid on reform of the economic and political system, as it has been advocated, and to some extent put into practice, since the Third Plenum of the Eleventh Central

Committee in December 1978.

The Third Plenum was the fountainhead for nearly all the new trends which have emerged since. This presentation is divided into three parts: (1) from 1978 to the adoption of the Decision on Economic Reform in October 1984; (2) the problems and contradictions encountered in the application of these policies during the ensuing year and a half, from late 1984 to early 1986; and (3) the situation since the spring of 1986 and the prospects for the future.
Competitive Positioning of a Higher Education Institution in Zambia: The Case of ZCAS
Authors: Kayombo Kelvin Mukolo , Carter Steve
Published: September 2017

This study was the second phase of a larger research project that was designed to identify and measure a higher education institutionâ€™s brand in Zambia in order to ascertain areas for strengthening the brandâ€™s competitive position. The objectives of this conjoint study were twofold: firstly, to identify the current position of the ZCAS brand as a case study and secondly, to establish the current position of the ZCAS brand relative to its higher education (HE) competitors in Zambia. This quantitative study involved administering a conjoint questionnaire to 110 first year students in ZCAS and 280 first year students in seven universities in the country. The 19 branding elements identified in the initial qualitative stage of the project were aggregated into five principal branding factors using Atlas.tiâ€™s co-occurrence tools to facilitate this conjoint study. These five principal branding attributes are teaching quality, fees, course availability, learning environment and employability. The study revealed that ZCAS has a fairly strong brand position in the Zambian HE sector because the most important elements in its brand model, i.e. course availability, teaching quality and facilities are also the premier brand dimensions in the market. The study also revealed that ZCAS needs to reposition itself away from the competition in order to occupy a more favorable position in the minds of its prospective and existing customers. Accordingly, the study recommends that ZCAS increases its course offerings and collaborates with universities in the region. ZCAS should also consider setting up a quality assurance unit to foster quality in the institution. This study adds to the increasing body of knowledge on HE branding, particularly in developing countries, by developing and then testing a brand orientation model for the Zambian HE market.
Supporting the platform extensibility for the model-driven development of agent systems by the interoperability between domain-specific modeling languages of multi-agent systems
Authors: Kardas Geylani , Bircan Emine , Challenger Moharram
Published: September 2017

The conventional approach currently followed in the development of domain-specific modeling languages (DSMLs) for multi-agent systems (MASs) requires the definition and implementation of new model-to-model and model-totext transformations from scratch in order to make the DSMLs functional for each different agent execution platforms. In this paper, we present an alternative approach which considers the construction of the interoperability between MAS DSMLs for a more efficient way of platform support extension. The feasibility of using this new interoperability approach instead of the conventional approach is exhibited by discussing and evaluating the model-driven engineering required for the application of both approaches. Use of the approaches is also exemplified with a case study which covers the model-driven development of an agent-based stock exchange system. In comparison to the conventional approach, evaluation results show that the interoperability approach requires both less development time and effort considering design and implementation of all required transformations.
Enhanced fertilization effect of a compost obtained from mixed herbs waste inoculated with novel strains of mesophilic bacteria
Authors: Dimitrijevic Snezana , Radanovic Dragoja , Antic-Mladenovic Svetlana , Milutinovic Milica , Rajilic-Stojanovic Mirjana , Dimitrijevic-Brankovic Suzana
Published: September 2017

Mixed medicinal plant waste was composted with addition of novel bacterial strains belonging to the genera Streptomyces, Paenybacillus, Bacillus and Hymenobacter. The composting was followed by assessment of chemical and biological parameters including C/N ratio, loss of organic matter, phosphorous and potassium content as well as CO2 generation and dehydrogenase activity during 164 days. The selected mesophilic bacterial starters had a potential to significantly reduce the period of mixed herb waste decomposition, from about 6 months to about 2.5 months. Based on the seed germination index of four plants (Fagopirum esculentum, Thymus vulgaris, Cynara scolimus and Lavandula officinalis) the germination and radial root growth of the investigated plants was improved by the inoculated compost. The germination index of all tested species on the mature inoculated composts was in average 60% higher compared to the control compost. The research indicates that the mesophilic starter addition into the herbs waste can contribute to the speed of waste decomposition and lead to the improvement of biofertilization effect of the obtained compost.
Chronic diseases among University students: Prevalence, patterns and impact on health-related quality of life
Authors: Gazibara Tatjana , Pekmezovic Tatjana , Popovic Aleksandra , Paunic Mila , Kisic-Tepavcevic Darija
Published: September 2017

Background/Aim. Around 30% of university students have chronic diseases and/or special care needs. As future taskforce in various job sectors will be drawn from current university student population, it is essential that their healthrelated problems are recognized and properly managed. The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence and patterns of chronic diseases in the university student population and to assess their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods. A total of 1,624 Belgrade University students were recruited from April to June 2009 at the Student Public Health Center. The students filled in sociodemographic and behavioral questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the SF-36 questionnaire. Data on chronic diseases were self-reported and thereafter validated in medical records. The impact of chronic diseases on HRQoL was evaluated through series of linear regression models. Results. The prevalence of chronic diseases was 16.5%. The most common chronic diseases were asthma and chronic bronchitis (4.2% and 3.1%, respectively). All SF-36 domains, both composite and total scores were lower compared to healthy students (p < 0.001). Females with chronic diseases reported all eight HRQoL domains as worse, whilst males with chronic diseases reported some HRQoL domains as worse. After adjustment, having chronic diseases remained significantly associated with worse HRQoL [beta (?) -5.69; 95% confidence interval (CI) -8.09, -3.28]. Conclusion. To meet the needs of university students, the health care service should provide support in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.
Unreasonable S Corporation Compensation: Why has the IRS Failed to Enforce Circular 230?
Authors: Plečnik James M.
Published: September 2017

The fact that S corporations are required to pay reasonable compensation to shareholding employees is well established. In this paper, three S corporation reasonable compensation cases are discussed to demonstrate the issues faced by the taxpayer, as well as the penalties and professional responsibility problems that may impact the tax preparer. Analyses of the cases indicate that (1) paying low S corporation salaries leads to taxpayer penalties, and (2) that the language in Treasury Circular 230 may allow the IRS to apply penalties to the tax preparers involved with these cases. However, there is no evidence that the IRS has imposed penalties on the preparers related to these or any other S corporation reasonable compensation cases. I briefly review a series of preparer penalty cases in an effort to show that preparer penalties have been applied to situations bearing similarities to S corporation reasonable compensation cases.
Management Accounting and Control in the Hospital Industry: A Review
Authors: Eldenburg Leslie G. , Krishnan Hema A. , Krishnan Ranjani
Published: September 2017

This paper presents an overview of the literature in management accounting and control systems (MACS) in the hospital industry. A unique feature of the hospital industry in several countries is not only the coexistence of different ownership forms (such as nonprofit, for-profit, and government), but also diversity within a specific form (such as religious, secular, and university nonprofit hospitals). Organizational objectives and the operating constraints faced by various types of hospitals differ in this “mixed” industry. As a result, one unifying or grand theory is unlikely to provide sufficient insights to understand hospital behavior, especially with respect to MACS design and outcomes. Additionally, the industry has witnessed a variety of regulatory changes, which are primarily aimed at reducing healthcare costs and increasing access. These regulatory changes influence every aspect of MACS. Finally, hospitals face institutional constraints, which have implications for MACS design and use. We review the MACS literature in the hospital industry and identify opportunities for future accounting research.
Depresión en mujeres adultas mayores y su afrontamiento / Depression in Older Women and their Coping
Authors: Can Valle Ana Rosa , Sarabia Alcocer Betty , Pacheco Quijano Luz Virginia
Published: September 2017

La depresión constituye uno de los problemas más frecuentes en las personas mayores y es ocasionado por múltiples factores sociales y culturales. El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar el nivel de depresión en mujeres mayores, para lo cual se aplicó la Escala de Depresión Abreviada de Yesavage, que detecta el grado de depresión. La investigación es descriptiva con un enfoque cualitativo, y se realizó en dos colonias de la Ciudad de Campeche: El Carmelo y La Ermita, mediante la aplicación de encuestas a 40 adultas mayores en cada colonia. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que 32 mujeres de la colonia La Ermita padecen depresión,  mientras que en  la colonia El Carmelo sólo fueron 7, y el restante no presentó depresión. La moda en la colonia La Ermita es de 65 años y en El Carmelo de 67 y 70 años, mientras que la media en la colonia La Ermita es de 71.5 años y en El Carmelo de 70 años. Se concluye que en la colonia La Ermita hubo mayor prevalencia de depresión en la población femenina adulta mayor que en la colonia El Carmelo. Se sugiere que para cuidar su salud, dichas personas adultas mayores realicen actividades recreativas en clubes dentro de su comunidad o con sus familiares.
"La desdicha por la honra": génesis y sentido de una novela de Lope
Authors: Bataillon Marcel
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Lorenzo Rodríguez-Castellano, La aspiración de la "H" en el oriente de Asturias. Publicaciones del Instituto de Estudios Asturianos. Oviedo, 1946, 40 págs.
Authors: Gili Gaya Samuel
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó: La aspiración de la "H" en el oriente de Asturias.
Notas a "La Cintia de Aranjuez"
Authors: Bautista Avalle-Arce Juan
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Journal of the History of Ideas. College of the City of New York, 1942-1945.
Authors: Durand José
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó: Journal of the History of Ideas, 1942-1945.
Marcos A. Morínigo, América en el teatro de Lope de Vega. Anejo II de la RFH. Buenos Aires, 1946, 259 págs.
Authors: Bruerton Courtney
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó el libro: América en el teatro de Lope de Vega.
Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Historia de la cultura en la América hispánica. Colección Tierra Firme, núm. 28, Fondo de Cultura Económica, México, 1947, 240 págs., ilustr.
Authors: Martínez José Luis
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó el libro: Historia de la cultura en la América hispánica.
Margarita Frenk, La lírica popular en los siglos de oro. México, 1946, 8° mayor, 76 págs. (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras).
Authors: Montesinos José F.
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó el libro: La lírica popular en los siglos de oro.
Una compañía teatral en Bogotá en 1618
Authors: Johnson Harvey L.
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Georg Friederici, Amerikanistisches Wörterbuch. Hamburg, Cram, de Gruyter & Co., 1947, 4°, 722 págs. numeradas. Universitat Hamburg. Abhandlungen aus dem Gebiet der Auslandskunde. Band 53.
Authors: Krüger Fritz
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó: Amerikanistisches Wörterbuch.
Revista de la Universidad de La Habana. La Habana, Cuba, años 1943-1946. Vols. VIII-XI.
Authors: Cosío Villegas Daniel
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó: Revista de la Universidad de La Habana: años 1943-1946. Vols. VIII-XI.
A. González Palencia, Versiones castellanas del "Sendebar". Edición y prólogo de... Madrid-Granada, 1946, xxxii + 318 págs.
Authors: Gili Gaya Samuel
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó el libro: Versiones castellanas del "Sendebar".
"Falsopeto", "Balsopeto"
Authors: Gili Gaya Samuel
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Sobre traducciones castellanas de las "Heroidas"
Authors: Alatorre Antonio
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
El enfoque histórico y la no hispanidad de los visigodos
Authors: Castro Américo
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.
Martín de Riquer, Traducciones castellanas de Ausias March en la Edad de Oro, Barcelona, 1946 (Instituto Español de Estudios Mediterráneos. Publicaciones sobre Filología y Literatura). / Las obras de Ausias March, traducidas por Jorge de Montemayor, ed. de F. Carreres de Calatayud, Madrid, 1947 (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Instituto "Nicolás Antonio". Biblioteca de Antiguos Libros Hispánicos, serie A, vol. VIII).
Authors: Bohigas Pedro
Published: September 2017

Se reseñaron: Martín de Riquer, Traducciones castellanas de Ausias March en la Edad de Oro, y Las obras de Ausias March, traducidas por Jorge de Montemayor, ed. de F. Carreres de Calatayud.
Las referencias clásicas de "Doña Perfecta". Tema y estructura de la novela
Authors: Gilman Stephen
Published: September 2017

En este número no se incluyeron resúmenes ni palabras clave.