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The sweetheart factor: Tracing translation in Martin Crimp’s writing for theatre
Authors: Brodie Geraldine
Published: May 2016

Martin Crimp’s activity as a playwright includes the translation and adaptation of the theatrical works of other writers. This article considers how Crimp’s theoretical and practical engagement with translation is manifested in his writing for the stage. Crimp’s voice on and in translation is analysed: first, from the perspective of translation theory, in particular as it relates to Crimp’s discussions on translation and adaptation; and second, in a study of Crimp’s use of the word ‘sweetheart’ in his various writings, including his translations and adaptations of works by other playwrights. I conclude that Crimp’s authorial presence exists throughout his work, whether self-authored, translated or adapted, while simultaneously operating to recognize the plurality of voices within a translated text.
A study of legal translation from the perspective of error analysis
Authors: Hu Pi-Chan , Cheng Le
Published: May 2016

In this research, we established a small scale corpus with abstracts in English and Chinese from the law reviews of Taiwan. We identified problems found in these abstracts and classified them into several categories. After analyzing the problems, we found that translators are faced with numerous problems when translating legal texts: the influence of ordinary language, lack of reliable reference tools, insufficiency of legal knowledge, deficiency in the target language or source language, and the peculiar characteristics of legal language. These problems simply render the task of translating even more intricate. Strategies will be proposed to enhance the ability of legal translators and to help them to overcome these obstacles.
Recommendations for Autonomous Industrial Vehicle Performance Standards
Authors: Bostelman Roger
Published: May 2016

A workshop on “Autonomous Industrial Vehicles: From the Laboratory to the Factory Floor” was held at the 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers International Conference on Robotics and Automation. Nine research papers were presented, followed by a discussion session. All of the findings are summarized in this chapter and are intended to be used in the standards development process within ASTM International Committee F45 Driverless Automatic Guided Industrial Vehicles. This paper provides feedback from the discussion and suggests recommendations for standards that evolved from the discussion.
THE INFLUENCES OF COMPANY CHARACTERISTICS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP BEHAVIOR AND BANK RELATIONSHIP TOWARD SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) PERFORMANCE
Authors: Fatrisia Alda , Raharja Edy
Published: May 2016

This study analyses the influences of company characteristics, entrepreneurship behavior and bank relationship toward Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) performance. The object used in this research were 124 owners of SMEs Batik Pekalongan, Central Java. Multiple regression analysis is utilized in this research to examine the hypothesis. The results of the analysis shows that company characteristics, entrepreneurship behavior and bank relationship positively influence the performance of SMEs. The empirical result indicates that the owners of the SMEs of Batik Pekalongan should pay attention on some factors, such as entrepreneurship behavior and bank relationship if they want to increase the performance of their company.
CAPITAL MARKET’S REACTION TOWARDS 2014 WORKING CABINET ANNOUNCEMENT (INDONESIAN CASE STUDY)
Authors: Ardiansari Anindya , Saputra Arif
Published: May 2016

The purpose of this study is to examine the market reaction regarding the announcement  of working cabinet following the election of Jokowi as the President of Indonesia. Political events such as presidential election, government change, cabinet announcement, and other events are very influential towards price and trade volume at the stock exchange since the political events are closely related to the state economy stability.  The Sample in this study is stock which was listed as issuers in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) which included in LQ45 company group during this research period from 20 October– 3 November 2014. The result shows that there was significant effect towards abnormal return difference before and after the cabinet announcement on the companies listed in LQ 45. The existence of this significant difference means that market reacted with the cabinet announcement event.
DINAMIKA PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN: PEMETAAN SISTEMATIS TERHADAP PENDIDIKAN, PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN
Authors: Purnomo Margo
Published: May 2016

Saat ini belum ada kesepakatan diantara para ahli pendidikan kewirausahaan (PK) tentang pendekatan terbaik dalam pembelajaran (BK) dan pengajaran (AK) kewirausahaan. Berdasarkan Systematic Mapping Study (SMS), ada empat fokus tema dalam PK yaitu kebijakan untuk pendidikan kewirausahaan, konteks pendidikan kewirausahaan, pengajaran kewirausahaan, dan pembelajaran kewirausahaan. Berdasarkan SMS diketahui juga bahwa permasalahannya bukan tentang metode apa yang terbaik dalam PK tetapi pengajar kewirausahaan dituntut untuk mampu mengenali fungsi dan keunggulan setiap metode pengajaran kewirausahaan. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa perkembangan kewirausahaan yang semakin kontekstual membutuhkan dukungan kebijakan PK yang terintegrasi baik pada ranah makro, mezzo, dan mikro. Dukungan demikian sangat penting agar pelaksanaan pembelajaran dan pengajaran kewirausahaan yang inovatif, efektif, dan efisien dapat diselenggarakan.
THE ROLE OF ATTITUDE IN MEDIATING CONSUMER KNOWLEDGE INFLUENCE TOWARDS THE PURCHASE INTENTION OF GREEN PRODUCT
Authors: Wulandari, A.A Sagung Ayu , Rahyuda I Ketut , Yasa Ni Nyoman Kerti
Published: May 2016

Protecting the environment has become a main idea for some modern companies in applying the green marketing strategy. Many consumers perceive that a product with natural raw material can give a better benefit both in terms of health issue and environment. The purpose of this study is to find out the role of attitude in mediating consumer knowledge influence towards the purchase intention of green product Ever-E 250 in Denpasar.The samples were 110 respondents from all over Denpasar taken with the purposive sampling method and path analysis. The result of the study shows that consumer knowledge has significant and positive influence towards the attitude and purchase intention of green product Ever-E 250. The attitude variable has been proven to be able to mediate consumer knowledge influence towards the purchase intention of green product Ever-E 250 in Denpasar significantly, while the mediation happen is partial, so that the attitude variable functions as a mediator of consumer knowledge influence towards the purchase intention of green product.
Does Ceo’s Hubris Affecting Dividends Payout?
Authors: Abiprayu Kris Brantas , Wiratama Bayu
Published: May 2016

The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of CEO’s Overconfidence (KDB) on non-financial firm’s dividend that listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2004 to 2013. It is being said that almost every person has overconfidence, similarly with a CEO of a company, particularly because of the scale of power that they hold. CEO with overconfidence has a tendency to lower their dividend payout because they are driven by their subjective consciousness of the possibility of getting an investment opportunity in the future. The samples of this study are 327 companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The model is using a logit regression. The result shows that company being lead by CEO with overconfidence will have a tendency to hold or reduce their dividend payout.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Kepercayaan Diri yang Berlebihan (KDB) dari para CEO terhadap dividen non-financial perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) dari tahun 2004-2013. Hal ini dikatakan bahwa hampir setiap orang memiliki KDB, sama halnya dengan CEO dari sebuah perusahaan. Hal ini terutama karena skala kekuasaan yang mereka pegang. Para CEO dengan KDB memiliki kecenderungan untuk menurunkan pembayaran dividennya karena mereka selalu didorong oleh kesadaran subjektif mereka tentang kemungkinan untuk mendapatkan kesempatan investasi di masa mendatang. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 327 perusahaan yang terdaftar di BEI. Model yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi logit. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan yang dipimpin oleh CEO dengan KDB akan memiliki kecenderungan untuk menahan atau mengurangi pembayaran dividen.
Epistasis and the Dynamics of Reversion in Molecular Evolution
Authors: McCandlish David M , Shah Premal , Plotkin Joshua B
Published: May 2016

Recent studies of protein evolution contend that the longer an amino acid substitution is present at a site, the less likely it is to revert to the amino acid previously occupying that site. Here we study this phenomenon of decreasing reversion rates rigorously and in a much more general context. We show that, under weak mutation and for arbitrary fitness landscapes, reversion rates decrease with time for any site that is involved in at least one epistatic interaction. Specifically, we prove that, at stationarity, the hazard function of the distribution of waiting times until reversion is strictly decreasing for any such site. Thus, in the presence of epistasis, the longer a particular character has been absent from a site, the less likely the site will revert to its prior state. We also explore several examples of this general result, which share a common pattern whereby the probability of having reverted increases rapidly at short times to some substantial value before becoming almost flat after a few substitutions at other sites. This pattern indicates a characteristic tendency for reversion to occur either almost immediately after the initial substitution or only after a very long time.
Efficacy of Vinblastine and Prednisone in Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis With Onset in Infancy
Authors: Jha Vijay Kumar , Kumar Ravindra , Kunwar Abhijeet , Singh Ankur , Kumar Mahendra , Kumar Mohan , Prasad Rajniti
Published: May 2016

Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis (MRH) is a rare histiocytic proliferative disorder of uncertain etiology, characterized by mucocutaneous papulonodular lesions and progressive, symmetric erosive arthritis. MRH can coexist with various autoimmune disorders, tuberculosis, and malignancy. It usually occurs in the elderly and is very rare in children. This is probably the first case in which disease manifestation appeared in infancy in the form of skin lesions. The patient had recurrent ulceration of cutaneous lesions, which is unusual in MRH. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are essential to prevent progressive irreversible course and development of arthritis mutilans. Various drugs, such as steroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, interleukin inhibitors, and tumor necrosis factor-α antagonist, have been tried with variable responses. The present case responded well to vinblastine and steroid, which have not been reported previously. Here, we document a case of MRH with early onset in infancy along with role of vinblastine and prednisone in its treatment.
El sector energético = Energy sector
Authors: González Rabanal Nuria
Published: May 2016

La energía es un factor clave en el crecimiento económico. Como parte fundamental del sector de la energía, el carbón ha sido considerado en la provincia de León la base de la actividad industrial y la fuente más importante de empleo durante décadas. Sin embargo, en los últimos años el carbón ha reducido su participación en el crecimiento local como consecuencia de la carencia de competitividad y de los condicionantes medioambientales desde la adhesión en la UE. Este trabajo ofrece un punto de vista sobre la actual estructura del sector del carbón en León y revisa la principal normativa aplicada al carbón en España. El trabajo realiza un análisis cualitativo de los principales indicadores del carbón (número de empresas, nivel de inversión, etc.) y una revisión de la reestructuración de las empresas del sector.

Energy is a key element in economic growth. As a fundamental part of the energy sector, coal has been considered in the León province the base of industrial activity and the most important employ source for decades. Nevertheless, last years coal decreased their participation in local growth as a consequence of lack competitiveness and environmental agreements after EU adhesion. This paper gives a view about today’s economic structure of coal sector in Leon and offers a revision of main normative rules applied in the case of coal in Spain. The paper shows a qualitative analysis of the main coal indicators in perspective: a number of coal companies, invest level, etc…, as well as a review of the main coal restructuring, plans applied.
Removal of Histidine residue from ZN- a-2- glycoprotein by Carboxypeptidase enzyme using Spectrofluorimetry and Maldi-tof-Mass Spectroscopy
Authors: Ullah Zain , Baloch Musa Kaleem , Khattak Noor Saeed
Published: May 2016

The present invention relates, in general, to methods developed of diagnosing and monitoring to binding with Zn-a-2-glycoprotein in order to design rational drugs. Zinc-alpha-2-glycoprotein (ZAG) is a secreted protein that is present in most bodily fluids. It is interesting because of its ability to play many important functions in the human body, including fertilization and lipid mobilization. After the discovery of this molecule, during the last 5 decades, various studies have been documented on its structure and functions but still it is considered as a protein with an unknown function. Its expression is regulated by glucocorticoids. Due to its high sequence homology with lipid-mobilizing factor and high expression in cancer cachexia, it is considered as a novel adipokine. On the other hand, its X-ray crystal structure and folding structure is similar to MHC class I antigen-presenting molecule; hence ZAG may have a role in the expression of the immune response and providing defined binding-altered mutants for cellular signaling studies and potential medical application. Spectrofluorimetry and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectroscopy showed that ZAG binds DAUDA with Kdin the micro molar range. This study will examine removal of histidine residue from recombinant ZAG protein by enzymes through Spectrofluorimetry and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectroscopy.
Therapeutic management of blood transfusion reaction in a crossbred cow
Authors: Chand* N. , Dhaliwal P. S. , Uppal S. K.
Published: May 2016

A crossbred cow aged 6 year was presented to Teaching Veterinary Hospital of the Institute with the history of fever, tick infestation, anemia and decreased milk yield since last 10 days. Clinical examination revealed fever, pale mucous membrane and nil rumen motility. Hematological examination findings were anemia, leucopenia, relative neutrophilia and lymphopenia and decreased platelets. Blood smear examination revealed Anaplasma Marginale infection. Animal was treated with blood transfusion, oxytetracyclin, oral hematinic and multivitamin. After half an hour of start of transfusion, cow showed transfusion reaction in the form of urticarial eruptions all over the body, edema of eyelids, lips and over the face, frothy discharge from mouth with muscle tremor and shivering. Transfusion reaction was successfully managed with Adrenalin, Dexona, Avil along with normal saline.
Risk factors associated with abnormal parturition and their effects on production and reproductive performance in Frieswal cattle of India
Authors: Kumar Arun , Singh Umesh , Alex* Rani , Kumar Sushil
Published: May 2016

Records of 1024 Frieswal cows maintained at the Military Farm, Meerut, India over a period of 20 years from 1989 to 2008, sired by 91 bulls were included in the present study to assess the incidence and risk factors associated with abnormal parturition like dystocia, stillbirth, premature birth and abortion. The overall incidence of abnormal parturition in this herd of Frieswal was 14.01%, out of which 7.91, 3.99, 1.12 and 0.99% correspond to stillbirth, abortion, dystocia and premature birth. Wald Chi square analysis revealed season of calving (p less than 0.04), period of calving (p less than 0.0001) and parity (p less than 0.0008) influenced normal calving. The effect of abnormal parturition on the total milk yield, lactation length, calving interval and dry period was also assessed along with other non-genetic factors viz., season, period of calving and parity. A reduction in milk yield was observed (p less than 0.01) in animals which had undergone abnormal parturition (2723.75± 67.88 kg) in comparison to normally calved animals (3310.08± 35.36 kg). The dry period was also found to be longer in abnormally calved animals (127.18±4.63 days) than normal ones (117.75±2.39 days). Regular monitoring and better reproductive management will surely reduce the incidence of abnormal parturition, and thereby increase the production and reproductive performance of the animals.
Contagious ecthyma outbreak among goats at Nilgiri hills
Authors: Balakrishnan S. , Venkataramanan R. , Ramesh A. , Roy Parimal
Published: May 2016

Contagious ecthyma is a highly contagious viral disease of sheep and goats, caused by Parapoxvirus. In the present outbreak over a range of 3 km radius in a hamlet near Ooty town in the Nilgiris hills, a total of 174 out of 194 non-descript goats were clinically affected with the symptoms of pyrexia (40°C), anorexia, depression, proliferative scab lesions on the skin around the mouth, oral commissures and nostrils. The morbidity rate was 89.7% without mortality. The symptoms were suggestive of contagious ecthyma. The disease was confirmed by agar gel immunodiffusion test, counter immunoelectrophoresis, and by polymerase chain reaction. Affected goats were treated with antibiotics, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory and vitamin B complex injections parenterally. Commercially available herbal topical spray (Topicure®) and/or neem leaf and turmeric paste was applied to alleviate the skin lesions. Affected goats were recovered in 4 to 5 weeks. This paper reports the first incidence of contagious ecthyma outbreak in goats during rainy season of the year in high altitude (the Nilgiri hills), Tamil Nadu.
Enhancing resistance of rice bean to diseases by seed treatment with Pseudomonas flourescens and Bacillus species
Authors: Gupta* Ankush , Khulbe1 Deepa , Srinivas2 P.
Published: May 2016

Efficacy of seed bacterization with six rhizobacterial isolates was assessed in laboratory conditions to evaluate their resistance inducing ability in rice bean. Pseudomonas. fluorescens isolates B5, B6, B8, B9 and B17 and Bacillus species isolate B18 were found effective in reducing the percentage of diseased seedling but showed the plant growth promotion. Increased levels of catalase, phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) and poly phenol oxidase (PPO) were observed in seedlings indicating higher levels of ISR. Maximum induction of defense enzymes was observed with isolate B5 followed by B6 and B18. The utilization of indigenous PGPR strains as inducers of plant defense response may offer a practical solution for eco-friendly management of plant diseases.
Politicization of wastewater overflows: the case of the Vantaa River, Finland
Authors: Heikkinen Milja , Schönach Paula , Massa Ilmo
Published: May 2016

Here, we analyze the construction and politicization of the environmental problems created by the urban wastewater overflows in the area of the Vantaa River, Finland, between 2004 and 2015. The contradictory uses and values of the river as a wastewater channel and important recreational haven with widely acclaimed ecological values forms the context of this case study. We investigate what types of environmental problem are caused by urban wastewater overflows, how the various stakeholders define the problem, and possible solutions to it. The analysis is based on written materials produced by individuals associated with the problem, applying the method of content analysis. We identify various stages in the evolution of the problem and suggest ways in which cooperation between stakeholders can be enhanced to minimize environmental damage and social harm. These include formulating a common goal, improved mutual information sharing, realistic and clearly communicated plans for technological improvements, and a common understanding of the timescales used for the anticipated results.
Food Adulteration: From Vulnerability Assessment to New Analytical Solutions
Authors: Cavin Christophe , Cottenet Geoffrey , Blancpain Carine , Bessaire Thomas , Frank Nancy , Zbinden Pascal
Published: May 2016

Crises related to the presence of melamine in milk or horse meat in beef have been a wake-up call to the whole food industry showing that adulteration of food raw materials is a complex issue. By analysing the situation, it became clear that the risk-based approach applied to ensure
the safety related to chemical contaminants in food is not adequate for food fraud. Therefore, a specific approach has been developed to evaluate adulteration vulnerabilities within the food chain. Vulnerabilities will require the development of new analytical solutions. Fingerprinting methodologies
can be very powerful in determining the status of a raw material without knowing the identity of each constituent. Milk adulterated by addition of adulterants with very different chemical properties could be detected rapidly by Fourier-transformed mid-infrared spectroscopy (FT-mid-IR) fingerprinting
technology. In parallel, a fast and simple multi-analytes liquid-chromatography tandem mass-spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) method has been developed to detect either high levels of nitrogen-rich compounds resulting from adulteration or low levels due to accidental contamination either in milk or
in other sensitive food matrices. To verify meat species authenticity, DNA-based methods are preferred for both raw ingredients and processed food. DNA macro-array, and more specifically the Meat LCD Array have showed efficient and reliable meat identification, allowing the simultaneous detection
of 32 meat species. While the Meat LCD Array is still a targeted approach, DNA sequencing is a significant step towards an untargeted one.
Protocatechuic Acid Levels Discriminate Between Organic and Conventional Wheat from Denmark
Authors: Weesepoel Yannick , Heenan Samuel , Boerrigter-Eenling Rita , Venderink Tjerk , Blokland Marco , Van Ruth Saskia
Published: May 2016

Organic wheat retails at higher market prices than the conventionally grown counterparts. In view of fair competition and sustainable consumer confidence, the organic nature of organic wheat needs to be assured. Amongst other controls this requires analytical tests based on discriminating
traits. In this paper, phenolic acids were examined by liquid chromatography analysis as biomarkers for discriminating between the two groups by means of a controlled grown full factorial design Danish wheat sample set. By combining baseline and retention-time correction pre-treatments and
principal component analysis, discrimination between organic and conventional produce was found to be expressed in the first principal component (93%), whilst the second principal component accounted for the production year (4%). Upon examination of the loadings plot, a single chromatographic
peak was found to account for a large part in the discrimination between the two wheat production systems. This was further underpinned by statistically significant differences found in concentrations between the organic and conventional production systems of this phenolic acid (ANOVA, P
“Is There No One Here Who Speaks to Me?” Performing Ethnic Encounter in Bohemia and Moravia at the Turn of the 17th Century
Authors: Edwards Scott L.
Published: May 2016

This article investigates the musical performance of ethnic encounter following the transfer of the imperial court of Rudolf II from Vienna to Prague in 1583. As the Bohemian capital more than tripled in size in the following decades, musical culture began to reflect the international make up of the city with ramifications that could be felt across Bohemia and Moravia. Musical forms such as the multilingual quodlibet and the messanza responded to the newfound cultural preeminence of Italian music as well as a rapidly expanding Italian diaspora, while exposing the communicative challenges unique to the region’s multilingual environment.
Une scène en Bohême : mobilités et performances artistiques dans la ville d’eau de Teplitz au tournant des xviiie et xixe siècles
Authors: Magne Matthieu
Published: May 2016

À la fois seigneurie des princes de Clary-Aldringen et ville d’eau renommée de Bohême du Nord, les domaines de Teplitz connaissent une fréquentation sans précédent à partir des années 1790. Le théâtre du château aménagé en 1751 pour la famille ouvre ses portes aux compagnies professionnelles engagées pour jouer en allemand devant un public mobile et varié, sans que le théâtre de société francophone donné à huis clos ne cesse pour autant. Différents fonds d’archives permettent ainsi de ressaisir la manière dont les arts de la scène s’organisent à Teplitz, où l’attractivité mondaine et thermale se conjugue au renouveau des logiques mécénales dans le premier xixe siècle.
Exploitation of Piezoelectric Micro-Devices as Building Blocks of Controllable Terahertz Complex Materials
Authors: Lalas Antonios , Kantartzis Nikolaos , Tsiboukis Theodoros
Published: May 2016

A reconfigurable THz complex medium, consisting of fundamental piezoelectric micro-devices, is introduced in this paper. By actuating the piezoelectric modules, a controllable metamaterial, presenting enhanced bandwidth tunability, is accomplished. Two diverse polarization topologies are examined, revealing the anisotropic performance of this material. The advantages of the proposed component are sufficiently clarified through several numerical data, derived by a robust finite element method (FEM).
A New Eddy Current Surface Probe with Perpendicular Coils
Authors: Dolapchiev Ivaylo
Published: May 2016

This work presents a new eddy current surface probe that operates with minimal lift-off noise. Probe excitation coil and the two pick-up coils are arranged in perpendicular planes. The conducted numerical analyses indicated that in material surface scanning there are some particular probe positions where the in-phase component of the signal is proportional to the flaw dimensions.
Vibrating Properties of a Magnetic-Fluid Tuned Liquid Column Damper with Different U-Pipes
Authors: Kondo Shinya , Ikari Kazuki , Sawada Tatsuo
Published: May 2016

A magnetic-fluid tuned liquid column damper (MF-TLCD) is a semi-active damper that has a magnetic fluid column in U-pipe as an additional vibration system. An MF-TLCD can suppress structural vibrations at a wide frequency range by applying a magnetic field. In this study, we performed vibration experiments for three types of U-pipes and assessed the effects on MF-TLCD performance caused by different damping forces on the liquid column.
Automatic Pain Detection in Video Sequences for Neuro-Rehabilitation
Authors: Neshov Nikolay , Manolova Agata
Published: May 2016

Adaptive and interactive mental engagement combined with positive emotional state are requirements for an optimal outcome of the neuro-rehabilitation process for patients with brain damage usually caused by TBI (traumatic brain injury), stroke or brain disease such as cancer, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's disease. We propose a method for automatic pain recognition in video sequences using the landmarks data from Supervised Descent Method and applying Support Vector Machine (SVM) for data classification. This method is suitable for being part of assistive medical system for neuro-rehabilitation of patients with TBI. The experiments with a video dataset with patients with shoulder pain show very good recognition rate (95,7%) for recognizing the painful facial states of the subjects.
Study of Photovoltaic Systems’ Performances with Different Module Types
Authors: Zarkov Zahari , Stoyanov Ludmil , Kanchev Hristiyan , Milenov Valentin , Lazarov Vladimir
Published: May 2016

The purpose of the work is to study and compare the performance of photovoltaic (PV) generators built with different types of panels and operating in real weather conditions. The paper reports the results from an experimental and theoretical study of systems with PV modules manufactured according to different technologies and using different materials. The experiment was carried out at a research platform for PV systems developed by the authors, built and located at an experimental site near the Technical University of Sofia. Based on the obtained results, comparisons are made between the different PV generators for the same operating conditions. The comparison between the theoretical and the experimental results demonstrates a good level of overlap.
A Tubular Linear Magnetic Gear/Generator Set for Harvesting Slow-Motion Renewable Energy
Authors: Liu Cheng Tsung , Hwang Chang Chou , Hung Kuo Yuan
Published: May 2016

This paper will provide the design experience of a linear magnetic gear/generator set that can be incorporated with those slow-motion reciprocating renewable energy sources directly. The tubular system is equipped with one linear magnetic gears set and one linear permanent magnet generator integrated coaxially, and the external mechanical forces can be incorporated to the outer low-speed mover of the system. Through proper magnetic coupling designs, the conveyed electromagnetic energy can be coupled to the internal stator winding coils to produce the desired electric power output. By introducing the detailed three-dimensional finite element analyses and the Taguchi’s method for assisting the system design assessments, a laboratory prototype with 15 cm in diameter and 30 cm in length has been developed, and preliminary results showed that a power rating of 220 W can be achieved at a reciprocating frequency of 5 Hz along with an operational stroke of ±2.0 cm.
New Developments of Mesoscopic Materials of Nano-Scale Particles for Optical and Dielectric Applications
Authors: Matsuda Masami , Shimoji Hiroyasu , Yamada Koji
Published: May 2016

New applications of nanoscale powders of Si, SiO2 and BaTiO3, etc. have been developed for vacuum sealing, reflectors in LED devices and thermally cooling membranes from metal surface. The optical transparency and good vacuum sealing were formed in baking temperatures as low as 150°C, 1hr by using nanoscale powders of these materials. We show the several applications of capacitors with the material thicknesses between 1 and 10 μm, and show the thermally cooling enhancements in several metals of Al, Fe and stainless steel up to 2.5deg/s in the metal temperature range higher than 50°C.
Thermophysical Properties of Anti-Parallel β-Sheets with Bombyx mori Silk Nanostructures [Gly-Ser-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala]n and [Gly-Ala]n
Authors: Aksakal Baki , Günay Seçkin D. , Akdere Ünsal , Çağın Tahir , Tasseven Çetin
Published: May 2016

Thermal expansion of anti-parallel beta pleated sheets with Bombyx mori silk nanostructures [Gly-Ser-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala]n and commonly used model of [Gly-Ala]n have been investigated through molecular dynamics (MD) simulation calculations in conjunction with interatomic interactions modeled by CHARMM force field method between the temperature range of 300K-700K. Preliminary results indicate significant differences on thermal expansion of two structures that was observed on directions of chain and the direction perpendicular to plates.
Thermomechanical Properties of Anti-Parallel β-Sheets with Bombyx mori Silk Nanostructures [Gly-Ser-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala]n and [Gly-Ala]n
Authors: Günay Seçkin D. , Akdere Ünsal , Aksakal Baki , Çağın Tahir , Tasseven Çetin
Published: May 2016

The present study aims to investigate temperature dependence of anisotropic mechanical properties of anti-parallel beta pleated sheets with Bombyx mori silk nanostructures in sequence of [Gly-Ser-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala]n and commonly used model in sequence of [Gly-Ala]n. Classical molecular dynamics simulation method was used to carry out calculations, preliminary, at 300K. Ionic interactions were modeled by CHARMM force field method. Substitution of Ala with Ser residue results with a gradual conformational change in the stress-strain.
Lung Injury Combined with Loss of Regulatory T Cells Leads to De Novo Lung-Restricted Autoimmunity
Authors: Chiu Stephen , Fernandez Ramiro , Subramanian Vijay , Sun Haiying , DeCamp Malcolm M. , Kreisel Daniel , Perlman Harris , Budinger G. R. Scott , Mohanakumar Thalachallour , Bharat Ankit
Published: May 2016

More than one third of patients with chronic lung disease undergoing lung transplantation have pre-existing Abs against lung-restricted self-Ags, collagen type V (ColV), and k-α1 tubulin (KAT). These Abs can also develop de novo after lung transplantation and mediate allograft rejection. However, the mechanisms leading to lung-restricted autoimmunity remain unknown. Because these self-Ags are normally sequestered, tissue injury is required to expose them to the immune system. We previously showed that respiratory viruses can induce apoptosis in CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells (Tregs), the key mediators of self-tolerance. Therefore, we hypothesized that lung-tissue injury can lead to lung-restricted immunity if it occurs in a setting when Tregs are impaired. We found that human lung recipients who suffer respiratory viral infections experienced a decrease in peripheral Tregs. Pre-existing lung allograft injury from donor-directed Abs or gastroesophageal reflux led to new ColV and KAT Abs post respiratory viral infection. Similarly, murine parainfluenza (Sendai) respiratory viral infection caused a decrease in Tregs. Intratracheal instillation of anti-MHC class I Abs, but not isotype control, followed by murine Sendai virus infection led to development of Abs against ColV and KAT, but not collagen type II (ColII), a cartilaginous protein. This was associated with expansion of IFN-γ–producing CD4+ T cells specific to ColV and KAT, but not ColII. Intratracheal anti-MHC class I Abs or hydrochloric acid in Foxp3-DTR mice induced ColV and KAT, but not ColII, immunity, only if Tregs were depleted using diphtheria toxin. We conclude that tissue injury combined with loss of Tregs can lead to lung-tissue–restricted immunity.
A laser-induced fluorescence instrument for aircraft measurements of sulfur dioxide in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere
Authors: Rollins Andrew W. , Thornberry Troy D. , Ciciora Steven J. , McLaughlin Richard J. , Watts Laurel A. , Hanisco Thomas F. , Baumann Esther , Giorgetta Fabrizio R. , Bui Thaopaul V. , Fahey David W. , Gao Ru-Shan
Published: May 2016

Abstract. This work describes the development and testing of a new instrument for in-situ measurements of sulfur dioxide (SO2) on airborne platforms in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UT/LS). The instrument is based on the laser-induced fluorescence technique and uses the fifth harmonic of a tunable fiber-amplified semiconductor diode laser system at 1084.5 nm to excite SO2 at 216.9 nm. Sensitivity and background checks are achieved in flight by additions of SO2 calibration gas and zero air, respectively. Aircraft demonstration was performed during the NASA Volcano-Plume Investigation Readiness Gas-Phase and Aerosol Sulfur (VIRGAS) experiment, which was a series of flights using the NASA WB-57F during October 2015 based at Ellington Field and Harlingen, Texas. During these flights, the instrument successfully measured SO2 in the UT/LS at background (non-volcanic) conditions with a precision of 2 ppt at 10 s and an overall uncertainty determined primarily by instrument drifts of ±(16 % + 0.9 ppt).
Olpitrichum sphaerosporum: a new USA record and phylogenetic placement
Authors: Li De-Wei , Schultes Neil P. , Vossbrinck Charles
Published: May 2016

Olpitrichum sphaerosporum, a dimorphic hyphomycete isolated from the foliage of Juniperus chinensis, constitutes the first report of this species in the United States. Phylogenetic analyses using large subunit rRNA (LSU) and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence data
support O. sphaerosporum within the Ceratostomataceae, Melanosporales.
Sarcogyne saphyniana sp. nov., a saxicolous lichen from northwestern China
Authors: Nurtai Lazzat , Knudsen Kerry , Abbas Abdulla
Published: May 2016

A new species of Sarcogyne in the badiofusca group is described from northwest China. It differs from Acarospora badiofusca in having an algal layer interrupted by wide hyphal bands.
Acremonium camptosporum isolated as an endophyte of Bursera simaruba from Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Authors: González María C. , Glenn Anthony E. , Hanlin Richard T. , Macías Rubalcava Martha L. , Hernández Bautista Blanca E. , Luisa Anaya Ana
Published: May 2016

An interesting endophytic fungus was isolated from the leaves of Bursera simaruba, a tree in the semi-deciduous dry tropical forest at El Eden Ecological Reserve. The cultured strain developed the morphology characteristic of the genus Acremonium—tapered phialides
and small aseptate conidia clustered in slimy heads. A detailed morphological examination and 28S rDNA sequence analysis identified the Yucatan strain as Acremonium camptosporum, an uncommon fungus found previously as a saprobe. The material is described and illustrated as the first
record of this species from Mexico.
Ramularia hydrangeicola sp. nov. with distinctive traits on Hydrangea serrata f. acuminata in Korea
Authors: Park Ji-Hyun , Shin Hyeon-Dong
Published: May 2016

A new species, Ramularia hydrangeicola, causing leaf spots was observed on Hydrangea serrata f. acuminata. Morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analyses support this fungus as a distinct new species. The new fungus is described, illustrated, and compared
with R. hydrangeae, R. hydrangeae-macrophyllae, and R. philadelphi, three additional species on hosts of the Hydrangeaceae.
Prólogo Vol.17
Authors: Hooker Alta
Published: May 2016

Este volumen no. 17 de la Revista Ciencia e Interculturalidad, presenta una compilación estructurada en 4 secciones temáticas, las cuales comprenden 8 artículos.
Metodologías en la enseñanza del cálculo de probabilidades en undécimo grado, educación secundaria
Authors: Amador Núñez Fernando Manuel , Reyes Gómez Melvin Leonel , Flores López William Oswaldo
Published: May 2016

En este artículo se han analizado las metodologías en la enseñanza del cálculo de probabilidades en undécimo grado de educación secundaria. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo y cuantitativo con un diseño en el nivel descriptivo, donde participaron estudiantes y profesores de Matemática en Educación Secundaria. La información se recogió a partir de la observación, la guía de análisis de contenido, entrevista, cuestionario cognitivo y encuesta. El análisis se realizó con el software de estadística para la Ciencias Sociales, Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) y una matriz de lista de control. Los resultados muestran que las metodologías didácticas utilizadas en la enseñanza del cálculo de probabilidades se han caracterizado por un modelo de enseñanza de aprendo, practico y aplico, teniendo en cuenta situaciones-problemas de la vida cotidiana y del contexto de la población de estudio. No obstante, la falta de interés del estudiantado hacia la asignatura de Matemática tiene una influencia negativa hacia el cálculo de probabilidades.
The Relationship between Religious Coping Strategies and Happiness with Meaning in Life in Blind People
Authors: Abarghouei Mehdi , Sorbi Mohammad Hossein , Abarghouei Mohammad Reza , Bidaki Reza
Published: May 2016

The aim of this study was studying the relationship between religious coping strategies and happiness with meaning in life in blind people in Iran in 2015. This research was a Correlation study with sample size of 103 blind people (17 to 55 years) of Yazd in Iran, selected by convenience sampling method. Data were gathered by Islamic Coping Strategies Scale (ICSS), Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI) and Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). SPSS-16 was used for analyzing data. Correlation coefficient results showed a positive significant correlation between religious coping strategies (Cognitive, Behavioral and Emotional) and happiness with  meaning in life, also there was a positive significant correlation between religious coping strategies and happiness (p < 0.01). T-test showed that there was no significant difference between religious coping strategies, happiness and meaning in life in male and female blind people (p > 0.05). Stepwise regression showed that happiness, emotional, cognitive and behavioral subscales were respectively the strongest predictors for meaning in life. It can be concluded that religious and spirituality among blind people help them faced life's challenges more logically. This factor has an important role on increasing the levels of happiness and meaning in life.
Becker’s theory on crime and punishment, a useful guide for law enforcement policy in The Netherlands?
Authors: van Velthoven Ben , van Wijck Peter
Published: May 2016

Becker’s theory on crime and punishment, a useful guide for law enforcement policy in The Netherlands?

Becker’s theory on crime and punishment provides guidelines for designing an optimal law enforcement policy. In designing such a policy the costs of law enforcement should be traded-off against the benefits that originate in deterring criminal acts. We investigate whether law enforcement policy in the Netherlands is consistent with this guidelines. Since policy makers are not very precise on the goals of law enforcement policy and hardly anything is known about the effectiveness and efficiency of instruments, it turns out to be impossible to say whether law enforcement policy actually contributes to social welfare. This is not necessarily problematic if, in line with the efficient law hypothesis, law enforcement automatically converges to an efficient outcome. Furthermore, Becker’s theory appears to miss a crucial element by not taking account of existing preferences for retribution. If utility is derived from seeing that justice is done, this should be included in the welfare criterion. Assuming policy makers prefer welfare enhancing law enforcement, they would be well-advised to start systematically collecting information on the effectiveness and efficiency of instruments of law enforcement policy.
Autoimunski hepatitis: savremeni stavovi o dijagnostici i lečenju
Authors: Alempijević Tamara
Published: May 2016

Autoimunski hepatitis (AIH) je imunološki posredovana progresivna nekroinflamacijajetre, koja se karakteriše hipergamaglobulinemijom, autoantitelimai histološki graničnim hepatitisom. Prvi put je opisan 1950. godine, kada jepokazano da adekvatno lečen AIH ima dobru prognozu, dok u suprotnomvodi u terminalnu insuficijenciju jetre. Bolest prolazi kroz periode remisije iegzarcebacije, a ređe se manifestuje akutnom insuficijencijom jetre. Dijagnozase zasniva na kombinaciji biohemijskih, seroloških i histoloških parametara,kao i isključenju drugih oboljenja jetre.Standardna terapija AIH se sastoji od primene kortikosteroida i azatioprina.Pokazano je da ova terapija ima uspeha kod oko 80% pacijenata. U poslednjevreme se sve više ispituju alternativne terapijske metode kod pacijenatakoji nisu reagovali na standardnu terapiju ili je došlo do razvoja neželjenihefekata. U grupi lekova tzv. „druge linije“ za lečenje AIH su mikofenolatmofetil, ciklosporin, takrolimus i dr.
Room-temperature operation of GaInAsP lasers epitaxially grown on wafer-bonded InP/Si substrate
Authors: Matsumoto Keiichi , Kishikawa Junya , Nishiyama Tetsuo , Kanke Tomokazu , Onuki Yuya , Shimomura Kazuhiko
Published: May 2016

An epitaxially grown GaInAsP/InP double-hetero laser diode (LD) has been demonstrated on a wafer-bonded InP/Si substrate for the first time. The as-grown structure was optically active and exhibited a photoluminescence intensity comparable to that grown on an InP wafer as a reference. Electrodes were formed on both the p-side contact layer and the n-Si underside to fabricate Fabry–Perot LD chips. During these processes, the InP layer remained bonded to the underlying Si substrate. Electrically pumped lasing emission was observed at room temperature under a pulse regime. These results indicate the potential for the high-density integration of InP-based LDs as a light source for optical interconnections.
Angular dependence of current-driven chiral walls
Authors: Martinez Eduardo , Alejos Oscar , Hernandez Maria Auxiliadora , Raposo Victor , Sanchez-Tejerina Luis , Moretti Simone
Published: May 2016

The current-driven dynamics of chiral domain walls is theoretically studied by means of realistic micromagnetic simulations. Trains of current pulses flowing through the heavy metal underneath the ferromagnetic layer are injected with different directions with respect to the ferromagnetic strip axis. The wall displacement is highly sensitive to the wall configuration and to the angle between the current and the longitudinal axis of the strip. These simulations can account for the experimental behavior at large currents, but preliminary results at lower current density point towards incompatibilities between the model and the experiment that need further experimental and theoretical efforts.
Decomposition of cellulose by ultrasonic welding in water
Authors: Nomura Shinfuku , Miyagawa Seiya , Mukasa Shinobu , Toyota Hiromichi
Published: May 2016

The use of ultrasonic welding in water to decompose cellulose placed in water was examined experimentally. Filter paper was used as the decomposition material with a horn-type transducer 19.5 kHz adopted as the ultrasonic welding power source. The frictional heat at the point where the surface of the tip of the ultrasonic horn contacts the filter paper decomposes the cellulose in the filter paper into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), furfural, and oligosaccharide through hydrolysis and thermolysis that occurs in the welding process.
Numerical analysis for the optimum condition of ultrasonic nebulizing
Authors: Kim Jungsoon , Kim Jihyang , Ha Kanglyeol , Kim Moojoon
Published: May 2016

To obtain the optimal driving conditions for ultrasonic nebulizing, the capillary wave caused by ultrasound on the water surface was analyzed theoretically. From the possible solutions of Mathieu’s equation, the condition for amplitude diverging with time changes was investigated. The possible ranges of the driving frequency and the vibration displacement for nebulizing were obtained numerically, and the droplet size distribution was obtained in these ranges. The results of this study could be applied to design the desirable ultrasonic nebulizer.
Antitumor effect of sonodynamically activated pyrrolidine tris-acid fullerene
Authors: Iwase Yumiko , Nishi Koji , Fujimori Junya , Fukai Toshio , Yumita Nagahiko , Ikeda Toshihiko , Chen Fu-shin , Momose Yasunori , Umemura Shin-ichiro
Published: May 2016

In this study, the sonodynamically induced antitumor effect of pyrrolidine tris-acid fullerene (PTF) was investigated. Sonodynamically induced antitumor effects of PTF by focused ultrasound were investigated using isolated sarcoma-180 cells and mice bearing ectopically-implanted colon 26 carcinoma. Cell damage induced by ultrasonic exposure was enhanced by 5-fold in the presence of 80 µM PTF. The combined treatment of ultrasound and PTF suppressed the growth of the implanted colon 26 carcinoma. Ultrasonically induced 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone-1-oxyl (4oxoTEMPO) production in the presence and absence of PTF was assessed, and it was shown that 80 µM PTF enhanced 4oxoTEMPO production as measured by ESR spectroscopy. Histidine, a reactive oxygen scavenger, significantly reduced cell damage and 4oxoTEMPO generation caused by ultrasonic exposure in the presence of PTF. These results suggest that singlet oxygen is likely to be involved in the ultrasonically induced cell damage enhanced by PTF.