bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Los planes de desarrollo municipal en México y la participación ciudadana. Un análisis del marco jurídico
Authors: Gómez MacFarland Carla Angélica
Published: June 2018

El presente trabajo aborda el tema de la calidad de la norma jurídica con relación al conocimiento actualizado de la materia que regula, específicamente sobre la planificación para el desarrollo en los municipios de México. Se estudian los conceptos y metodologías de planificación estratégica y participativa, y se presentan datos sobre la planificación para el desarrollo municipal, así como las características de una norma jurídica de calidad. Se hace una revisión del texto constitucional a nivel federal y de la Ley de Planeación. Posteriormente, se presentan análisis respecto de las Constituciones políticas locales, las leyes orgánicas municipales, las leyes de participación ciudadana y las leyes de planeación a nivel local donde se estudia si el texto constitucional y legal indica claramente la metodología de planificación y si incentiva a la participación ciudadana en la misma, con el objetivo de conocer si la norma se encuentra actualizada en cuanto a la materia que regula. Finalmente, se detectan las áreas de oportunidad en el marco jurídico analizado.
Las indicaciones geográficas en el Tratado de Libre Comercio Colombia-Estados Unidos: la armonización de políticas internacionales de la OMC a los TLC
Authors: Llain Arenilla Shirley
Published: June 2018

Este artículo pertenece a un estudio acerca de las medidas normativas sobre propiedad intelectual que Colombia ha implementado para cumplir con el TLC con Estados Unidos. Entre esas medidas encontramos el Decreto 729 de 2012 con el que Colombia terminó aceptando variaciones a sus reglas sobre la protección de indicaciones geográficas (IG) para acomodar las reglas establecidas por Estados Unidos en esta materia. Así, en primer lugar, estudiaremos la regulación de las IG en la OMC para mostrar cómo la falta de consenso sobre el sistema de protección que debe prevalecer ha origina do un conflicto entre Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea, que se refleja en los acuerdos comerciales que impulsan con otras naciones. En seguida, analizaremos los principales cambios que genera para el sistema legal colombiano la protección de las IG a través de marcas colectivas o de certificación y la aplicación de la regla de prioridad en el tiempo que opera en el sistema marcario de Estados Unidos, para finalmente presentar conclusiones de las posibles soluciones que podrían adoptarse para eliminar las consecuencias que esta situación puede traer para los actores del comercio internacional en Colombia.
Propuesta de modelo para el perfeccionamiento del ordenamiento jurídico tributario
Authors: Polo Maceira Elena , Rizo Pérez Nilda Haydeé
Published: June 2018

El presente artículo se sustenta en la sistematización de criterios doctrinales y normativos en materia tributaria, con la integración de valoraciones de otras ciencias y saberes de conjunto con un análisis histórico de la realidad socioeconómica. Se realiza una modelación basada en la teoría de la sistematización de Luhman y en los argumentos generalizados de la teoría del derecho. El resultado aporta un modelo de sistematización regido por la racionalidad y la historicidad, aplicable a cualquier ordenamiento jurídico. Estructurado en dimensiones y configuraciones integra los principios, la doctrina, la técnica jurídica y la valoración exegética al enfoque interdisciplinario y la contextualización socioeconómica. Tiene como centro, regularidades tributarias detectadas, constitutivas de constantes en cualquier orden legal. Por otro lado, permite ofrecer un nuevo sistema de relaciones y cualidades orientadas a la constitucionalización y legalización de los principios tributarios, la armonía con los conceptos doctrinales, y la aplicación de métodos de integración conforme a la realidad social imperante. Confiere además indicadores de equilibrio para la autonomía calificadora y la armonización de contradicciones fiscales. El modelo representa un instrumento de diagnóstico para el perfeccionamiento de la ordenación legal tributaria acercándolo al ideal de unidad interna y externa, en pos de eficacia, fiscalidad participativa y justicia.
Sistemas de gobierno en América Latina. El caso chileno
Authors: Zamorano Farías Raúl
Published: June 2018

Desde la perspectiva de la sociología jurídica, este artículo problematiza y analiza el problema de las formas de gobierno y de la estructura del orden social, así como de las paradojas operativas en la cual estas formas se estabilizan. Es decir, analiza el tipo de esquemas que se han institucionalizado para organizar la “inclusión” operativa en la vida política y en los procesos de toma de decisiones, particularmente en el caso chileno posterior a la dictadura militar.
Deliberativismo republicano y control constitucional
Authors: Olivares Nicolás Emanuel
Published: June 2018

La democracia deliberativa recepta una particular concepción de legitimidad democrática, según la cual toda norma, institución o medida política debe ser justificada mediante un proceso deliberativo público. Por un lado, la principal función de este concepto es proveer criterios normativos desde los cuales evaluar las instituciones políticas reales. Por otro, a más de ciertos elementos normativos básicos, cabe advertir que el concepto de democracia deliberativa ha adoptado diversas concepciones rivales, pudiendo ellas ser clasificadas en liberales, republicanas y críticas. Actualmente asistimos a una notoria proliferación de concepciones deliberativas republicanas. Es por ello, que en este trabajo nos proponemos reconstruir y evaluar las respuestas brindadas por renombrados deliberativistas republicanos, a la par que ofrecer una propuesta de diseño institucional alternativa.
El caso de Mariana Lima Buendía: una radiografía sobre la violencia y discriminación contra la mujer
Authors: Quintana Osuna Karla I.
Published: June 2018

El 25 de marzo de 2015, la Suprema Corte de Justicia mexicana emitió la sentencia relativa a la investigación de la muerte violenta de Mariana Lima Buendía, constituyendo el primer pronunciamiento de este tribunal relacionado con el feminicidio. La decisión fue el reconocimiento del derecho de las mujeres a una vida libre de violencia y discriminación, así como de la obligatoriedad de investigar y juzgar con perspectiva de género, además de un esfuerzo por brindar la reparación integral por violaciones de derechos humanos. La sentencia abre, además, varios debates, como el alcance del parámetro de control de regularidad constitucional y la pertinencia de que un tribunal constitucional analice, a detalle, una investigación ministerial, o sobre el alcance de las reparaciones a través del amparo. Así, la decisión demuestra que una sentencia de amparo puede constituir una acción reparadora y una garantía del derecho a la verdad.
¿Información reservada y cómo clasificarla? Análisis de resultados del estudio Métrica de la transparencia 2014
Authors: García García Susana L.
Published: June 2018

El texto analiza los problemas que implicó la evaluación de las respuestas de los sujetos obligados a las solicitudes de información, que podían ser clasificadas como reservadas en el estudio Métrica de la transparencia 2014. El objetivo del análisis es dar claridad sobre los elementos y criterios que se deben utilizar para determinar cuándo es apropiado clasificar información como reservada. Para ello, se analizan la regulación y los criterios judiciales para reservar información, y se define la relación de la clasificación de información reservada con la prueba de daño. Posteriormente, se analizan algunas de las respuestas más relevantes de los sujetos obligados en materia de información reservada de Métrica de la transparencia 2014, para determinar los parámetros que definieron una argumentación válida, y así clasificar dicha información y su relación con la prueba de daño. El artículo incorpora un análisis comparativo de la prueba de daño contemplada en la Ley Federal de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública Gubernamental, y en la nueva Ley General de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública. Finalmente, se presentan las conclusiones y se intenta dar luz sobre los retos a los que se enfrentan y enfrentarán los sujetos obligados en la aplicación de la prueba de daño.
Perspectives in ecoacoustics: A contribution to defining a discipline
Authors: Farina Almo
Published: June 2018

Ecoacoustics is a new discipline that investigates the ecological role of sounds. Ecoacoustics is a relevant field of research related to long-term monitoring, habitat health, biodiversity assessment, soundscape conservation and ecosystem management. Several life traits of the species, populations, communities, and landscapes/waterscapes may be described by ecoacoustics. Non-invasive programmable recording devices with on-board ecoacoustic metric calculations are efficient and powerful tools to investigate ecological systems. A set of processes in four [adaptive, behavioural, geographical, ecosemiotic] domains supports and guides the development of ecoacoustics. The first domain includes evolutionary mechanisms that join sound typology with the physical and biological characteristics of the environment and create frequency partitioning among species to reduce competition. The second domain addresses interspecific signals associated with geophysical and anthropogenic sounds that operate to shape temporary acoustic communities and orient species to select suitable acoustic habitats. The third domain pertains to the geography of sound, an entity composed of three subordinate acoustic objects: sonotopes, soundtopes, and sonotones, which are operationally delimited in a geographical and temporal space by the distribution of the ecoacoustic events. The ecoacoustic events allow the classification of complex configurations of acoustic signals and represent the grain of a soundscape mosaic. The fourth domain operates by ecosemiotic mechanisms within the species level according to a function-specific perception of the acoustic information facilitated by encoding processes.
An investigation into the effects of excipients on quality characteristics of a dry herbal extract containing capsule
Authors: Grujic Branka , Vukovic Zdenka , Veljkovic-Giga Jelena , Ibric Svetlana , Dekanski Dragana
Published: June 2018

Nutrition and dietary supplements have a significant role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Olive and vine leaves, thanks to their constituents, represent powerful natural antioxidants exhibiting cardioprotective activity. High concentrations of active ingredients can be provided by means of extraction. Dry herbal extracts are highly sensitive to moisture and elevated temperature and from the pharmaceutical and technological point of view these are raw materials with inadequate technological properties. The aim of this study was to investigate and to compare the influence of different excipients in capsule formulation of these two dry extracts i.e. the selection of excipients that will ensure appropriate critical process parameters in the manufacturing procedure. The monitored quality characteristics include flowability, bulk density and tapped density that are critical for technological feasibility of the capsule-filling operation. The effects of excipients on the above parameters have been experimentally studied and the appropriate capsule formulations have been developed based on the obtained results, which will ensure homogeneity and stability of the preparation.
The relationship between gender equality
activity in organizations and employee perceptions of equality
Authors: Einarsdóttir Arney , Ólafsdóttir Katrín , Nesaule Laura
Published: June 2018

A persistent unexplained gender wage gap exists in Iceland and women are still in a minority as directors, chairs of boards and board members within organizations. Organizations are required by law to have a gender equality statement, but in addition they may be taking various proactive actions towards equality. However, little knowledge exists on whether these actions lead to more positive perceptions of equality amongst employees. The main objective of this study is therefore to study the relationship between organizational gender equality activity (existence of a gender equality statement and Organizational Equality Maturity (OEM)) and employee perceptions of equality, as well as to explore whether minimum legally required actions and OEM have a positive influence on employees in the workplace.
This is the first study in Iceland to evaluate organizational equality activity against employees’ perceptions of equality. The study was executed at two levels and is time-lagged, first among 35 HRM managers and then a few months later among 1041 employees in the same 35 organizations. The results show that when organizations reach higher Organizational Equality Maturity, employee perceptions of gender equality in the workplace are positively influenced. The influence is primarily on employee perceptions of top management and on hiring and promotional activities. The results contribute towards a better understanding of how gender equality activity in organizations affects employees, which has practical implications for management and HRM practitioners.
A cross-impact analysis of eight economic parameters in Iceland in the context of Arctic climate change
Authors: Friðgeirsson Þórður Víkingur , Steindórsdóttir Freydís Dögg
Published: June 2018

Previous studies have identified eight parameters as being the most influential on the Icelandic economy in the light of prevailing climate change. This study aims to investigate these economic parameters in relation to the Arctic Region and the Icelandic economy. The study is rooted in the theoretical framework of decision analysis and is intended to contribute to strategic and tactical decision making in the context of Iceland and developments resulting from climate changes in the Arctic Region. The study results could eventually lead do a “What if” decision model, where multiple scenarios can be analyzed by inserting/entering different probabilities of a particular outcome. The parameters under screening/review are interdependent, and to construct a decision model these interdependencies must be assessed. The Delphi method was employed, along with the cross-impact analysis, to shed light on the interconnections between eight of these parameters. Diverse views are revealed concerning the impacts between parameters, although a consensus was reached in the second round of the survey. In some instances, the level of agreement was high, while other estimates showed a wide range of responses. The diversity in answers suggests a higher level of uncertainty regarding some parameters and events compared to others. The survey also indicates how challenging the Delphi and cross-impact methods are in terms of the involvement of experts. However, when data is scarce, these methods provide significant insight.
Instituciones locales y procesos organizativos: el caso de la Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka’an
Authors: López Hernández José Rudier , Bello Baltazar Eduardo , Estrada Lugo Erin Ingrid , Brunel Manse Marie Claude , Ramírez Miranda César Adrián
Published: June 2018

Se analiza desde una perspectiva histórica, los procesos organizativos y el papel de las instituciones locales en el aprovechamiento de sus recursos naturales, en el marco de la dinámica regional relacionada con las políticas ambientales que destacan la importancia de las áreas naturales protegidas. Nos referimos a la relación entre la biósfera Sian Ka’an y las localidades con actividades pesqueras y forestales. Los resultados muestran que en la reserva Sian Ka’an se dan procesos organizativos previos al establecimiento de la reserva; procesos que mantienen instituciones locales consolidadas que han servido para el buen manejo de sus recursos naturales, por lo tanto, para que la política de conservación instrumentada en áreas naturales protegidas sea viable debe ir vinculada a los procesos históricos y culturales de los actores locales.
El pozo: usos, seguridad y tradición en la subcuenca del río San Javier
Authors: Chávez Valdez Manuel , Rivera Herrejón Gladys , Romero Contreras Tonatiuh , Vizcarra Bordi Ivone
Published: June 2018

El objetivo de la investigación fue conocer la contribución de los pozos tradicionales en el suministro de agua a la población rural vis a vis las redes de agua potable en cinco comunidades rurales de bajos ingresos en el poniente del Estado de México. La información se obtuvo mediante trabajo de campo, entrevistas a informantes clave y usuarios. Se encontró que, en la mayoría de las localidades, los pozos tradicionales se han convertido en la principal fuente de abastecimiento para uso doméstico y que ayudan a resolver la grave crisis del agua. Si bien los pozos son un patrimonio familiar, cumplen una función social más ya que por lo regular son compartidos de manera gratuita con vecinos. La tecnología y el costo en de construcción y operación están al alcance de las familias rurales. Los pozos contribuyen a brindar seguridad en el suministro de agua durante el año.
Diseño y contribución de un modelo para la priorización de actividades agroalimentarias: su aplicación al caso de Baja California
Authors: Avendaño Ruiz Belem Dolores , Astorga Ceja Juana , Acosta Martínez Ana Isabel , Hernández Alcantar Myriam Livier
Published: June 2018

Asignar fondos públicos entre alternativas competitivas requiere la elaboración expresa de modelos que evalúen y seleccionen aquellas que cumplan tanto con la meta planteada como con los criterios de elección. La Fundación Produce de B. C. distribuía sus recursos sin un esquema que evaluara la contribución económica de las actividades agroalimentarias de la entidad. El objetivo de este documento es presentar el diseño y la construcción del modelo de priorización de las mismas, como un instrumento para orientar  la política del gasto público en una entrega transparente y priorizada, identificando aquellas, cuyos efectos multiplicadores tienen un impacto claro por su dinamismo, participación en la estructura productiva y  grado de especialización en el mercado. Los resultados muestran que para B. C., estas son el espárrago, alfalfa y trigo.
La práctica de las Ciencias Sociales en Nayarit y Sonora
The practice of Social Sciences in Nayarit and Sonora
Authors: Bracamonte Sierra Álvaro , Valenzuela Gastélum Iris Del Carmen
Published: June 2018

ResumenEn este documento se exponen los resultados de un estudio exploratorio en torno a la práctica de las ciencias sociales en dos entidades del país: Nayarit y Sonora. Ambas exhiben estructuras y dinámicas económicas diferenciadas: mientras que Sonora cuenta con un sector industrial moderno, Nayarit descansa básicamente en la actividad terciaria, particularmente en turismo. En tanto que la marginación social es significativa en Nayarit, la de Sonora es relativamente baja. Considerando dichas disparidades este análisis busca determinar la correspondencia entre las características socioeconómicas de las dos regiones y la práctica de las ciencias sociales a partir de la oferta educativa y la labor de investigación y vinculación llevadas a cabo por las instituciones de educación superior locales.AbstractThis paper presents the results of an exploratory study regarding the practice of the social sciences in two states in Mexico: Nayarit and Sonora. Both show different economic structures and dynamics, while Sonora has a modern industrial sector, Nayarit rests basically in a tertiary activity, tourism. While social exclusion is significant in Nayarit, in Sonora is relatively low. Considering these disparities this analysis seeks to determine the correspondence between the socioeconomic characteristics of the two regions and the practice of the social sciences from the educational offerings, research and academic linkage from the local higher education institutions.
Rasgos socioculturales de los jóvenes en México: bienestar, cultura y política
Socio-cultural characteristics of young people in Mexico: well-being, culture, and politics
Authors: Ortega Villa Luz María , Ortiz Marín Ángel Manuel , Santillán Briceño Victoria Elena , Viloria Hernández Esperanza
Published: June 2018

ResumenCon base en dos encuestas nacionales aplicadas por el gobierno mexicano, se presenta un análisis secundario de las bases de datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Juventud 2010 y la Encuesta Nacional de Cultura Política de 2012, para analizar la situación de los jóvenes mexicanos en algunos aspectos de su bienestar y sexualidad, consumo y acceso a bienes culturales, sus interacciones con otros, y la cultura política que practican. A pesar de las limitaciones de la Encuesta Nacional de Juventud 2010 y su aplicación, se delinean algunos rasgos que permiten conocer a las y los jóvenes mexicanos: condición laboral y educativa, patrones de interacción específicos según edad, un marcado sedentarismo, escasas expresiones de la subjetividad, muy poco interés y participación en la política institucional, y la desconfianza hacia sus protagonistas.AbstractBased on data from two national surveys commissioned by the Mexican government, a secondary analysis of the databases of the 2010 National Youth Survey and the 2012 National Survey of Political Culture is presented in order to analyze several aspects of the situation of Mexican youth: their well-being and sexuality, their cultural consumption and interactions, as well as their political involvement and participation. Notwithstanding some limitations found in the 2010 National Youth Survey, some traits are delineated, which allow for a better knowledge of this population group, such as: job and scholar conditions, interaction patterns according to age, a noticeable sedentary way of living, few expressions of their subjectivity, and little or no interest in institutional politics along with distrust of their main characters.
Inocuidad en alimentos tradicionales: el queso de Poro de Balancán como un caso de estudio
Food safety management in traditional food products: Balancán’s Poro cheese as a case study
Authors: Díaz Ramírez Mayra , García Garibay José Mariano , Jiménez Guzmán Judith , Villanueva Carbajal Adriana
Published: June 2018

ResumenLa variabilidad de los alimentos tradicionales producidos de manera artesanal es admisible, pero su inocuidad debe garantizarse. La ejecución de Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (BPM) es fundamental para la construcción de sistemas de gestión de la inocuidad como el Análisis de Riesgos y Puntos Críticos de Control (HACCP) e ISO-22000-Food Safety Management System. El cumplimiento de este tipo de prácticas en la producción de alimentos tradicionales en México es escaso. Tomando al queso de Poro, como ejemplo de este tipo de alimentos, el presente documento describe las condiciones y controles de su proceso de producción. Ello como el primer paso para documentar la factibilidad de implementar sistemas de gestión de la inocuidad. Esto es dado que la legislación en México permite la comercialización de este tipo de quesos si su producción cumple con controles basados en BPM.AbstractThe variability of hand-made traditional food products is admissible, but food safety must be guaranteed. The accomplishment of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is essential to implement food safety management systems as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system and the ISO-22000-Food Safety Management System. The fulfillment of these practices in the manufacture of traditional food products in Mexico is limited so, taking Poro cheese as an example of this kind of food products, the present document is intended to describe Poro cheese’s production controls and conditions as the first step to evaluate the feasibility to implement a food safety management system, since Mexico’s regulation allows the commercialization of these kind of cheeses if their production process complies with GMP.
Management of Gastric Motility Disorder
Authors: Permana Mustika Dian , Renaldi Kaka
Published: June 2018

Gastric motility disorder or gastroparesis is an objective slowing of gastrointestinal emptying syndrome, in the absence of mechanical obstruction, with cardinal symptoms such as rapid feeling of fullness, fullness sensation after eating, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and upper abdominal pain. Patients with gastroparesis are at risk of weight loss, malnutrition, and lack of vitamins and minerals, as well as increasing morbidity and mortality. The prevalence and incidence data of gastroparesis do not describe the true reality, because of the complexity of diagnosis. Beside Diabetes mellitus, many other causes should also be considered. Several studies have shown that nausea, vomiting and fullness sensation in abdominal are the most associated symptoms with gastroparesis. A 4-hour solid phase gastric emptying scintigraphy is the diagnostic standard for the slowing of gastric emptying. Lowest effective dose metoclopramide starting with a dose of 3 x 5 mg is the first line for pharmacological therapy. For persistent or refractory gastroparesis with pharmacologic therapy, gastric electrical stimulation (GES) and surgical therapy may be considered. The management should involve relevant medical team by not forget to consider patient comfort.
Cancer Stem Cells and Signaling Pathways in Colorectal Cancer
Authors: YS Rustam Effendi , Rey Imelda
Published: June 2018

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in males, the second in females and is the second leading cause of cancer related death worldwide. Despite recent advances in chemotherapy, and targeted therapy for CRC, the prognosis for patients with advanced cancer has remained poor, due to drug resistance, metastasis and recurrence. A small fraction of cells possess tumor propagation abilities. These are termed “cancer stemcells (CSCs). A subset of colorectal cancer stem cells, may hold a key to controlling cancer. The cancer stem cell (CSC) model suggests that tumors are hierarchically organized, only CSCs possess cancer-promotingpotential. The killing of CSCs is thought to be a critical component of effective antitumor therapies. A number of signaling pathways, most notably the Wingless related (Wnt), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), Notch and Hedgehog signaling and other mechanisms have been found to be associated with CSCs in CRC. They play important roles in maintaining the growth and functional integrity of CSC. Many new molecules are now being studied to block theses pathways. Some of the molecules block the self-renewal and induction of apoptosis in CSCs. The design of CSC-targeted interventions is a rational target, and reduce local recurrenceand metastasis. This review aims to summarize the issue on CSCs and signaling pathway relevant for CRC, which may lead to more effective therapeutic strategies for CRC.
Mała biblioteka i wielka polityka (o książce Daniela Koteluka „Papierowa propaganda” w bibliotece w osadzie wiejskiej Czerwieńsk w powiecie zielonogórskim od 1949 do 1956 roku)
Authors: Nieć Grzegorz
Published: June 2018

Review article of the book by Daniela Koteluka pt. „Papierowa propaganda” w bibliotecew osadzie wiejskiej Czerwieńsk w powiecie zielonogórskim od 1949 do 1956 roku, Zielona Góra:Pro Libris 2016, ISBN 978-8364393-23-5, p. 184, 14 il.
ffect of Extraction Methods on Bioactive Compounds of Plant Origin
Authors: Koçak Erinç , Pazır Fikret
Published: June 2018

The use of bioactive compounds has been maintaining its significance from nutritional aspects. Due to the increasing demand for them in potential markets, researchers struggle to create new sources and improve their methods. Plant materials possess plenty and a diverse range of these compounds. However, their availability strongly depends on the extraction techniques in addition to the sampling methods and the applicability of the method to the specific parts of the plant. Thus, it is crucial to develop a common, precise way which will enable to extract all the active components regardless of their origin and their location in the plant material. Besides, the new method ought to have the highest economic value in comparison to the present applications which means that the efficiency of the extraction should be acceptable on industrial scale as well. Even though numerous methods have been improved so far, it seems to be unlikely to achieve a standardized solution with high valorization for the extraction of bioactive compounds from plants until now. This review aims to discuss the novel extraction methods in addition to the conventional techniques focusing on the critical parameters such as the cost, time, yield, feasibility and eco-friendliness of the process.
CLINICAL PROBLEMS OF DIRECT DOSIMETRY (IN VIVO) IN CONTACT RADIATION THERAPY
Authors: Titova V. A. , Kokontsev D. A. , Belle T. S.
Published: June 2018

The use of multicomponent methods of special treatment (surgery, polychemotherapy, radiation therapy, laser photodynamic therapy) in oncology requires the control of doses in the tumor and healthy organs with high accuracy. A method of direct dosimetry using fiber-optic scintillation dosimeter MCD-4 is proposed. The dosimeter is fixed on endostats and is visualized on CT/MRI. The coordinates are entered into the anatomical units and dosimetry calculations, the data are mapped, the doses are adjusted on medical grounds. The developed technique of direct dosimetry allows monitoring of the contact radiation therapy (CRT) procedure in real time and making the necessary changes and corrections during the treatment. The refinement of the absorbed dose values using calculations and direct dosimetry minimizes the risk of complications and ensures the possibility of effective use of other treatment methods, including photodynamic therapy, after CRT.
Theory of the reactant-stationary kinetics for a coupled enzyme assay
Authors: Eilertsen Justin , Stroberg Wylie , Schnell Santiago
Published: June 2018

A theoretical analysis is performed on the nonlinear ordinary differential equations that govern the dynamics of a coupled auxiliary enzyme catalyzed reaction. The assay consists of a non-observable reaction and an indicator (observable) reaction, where the product of the first reaction is the enzyme for the second. Both reactions are governed by the single substrate, single enzyme Michaelis-Menten reaction mechanism. Using singular perturbation methods, we derive asymptotic solutions that are valid under the quasi-steady-state and reactant-stationary assumptions. In particular, we obtain closed form solutions, analogous to the Schnell-Mendoza equation for Michaelis-Menten type reactions, that approximate the evolution of the observable reaction. Conditions for the validity of the asymptotic solutions are also rigorously derived showing that these asymptotic expressions are applicable under the reactant-stationary kinetics.
Perubahan Garis Pantai di Pesisir Cirebon Berdasarkan Analisis Spasial
Authors: Heriati Aida , Husrin Semeidi
Published: June 2018

ABSTRAKInformasi kerusakan daerah Pesisir Utara Jawa bukan hal yang baru. Daerah pesisir Cirebon sebagai salah satu bagian Pesisir Utara Jawa mengalami permasalahan dinamika pesisir yang ditandai oleh erosi dan sedimentasi pantai. Erosi dan sedimentasi merupakan permasalahan mendasar dalam pengelolaan wilayah pesisir. Penelitian ini mengkaji kerusakan pesisir Cirebon ditinjau melalui perubahan garis pantai yang ditimbulkan oleh proses sedimentasi dan erosi yang terjadi secara alami ataupun akibat aktivitas manusia. Pengolahan data satelit Landsat tahun 1999 dan 2013 memberikan informasi sedimentasi dan erosi di sekitar pesisir Cirebon. Hasil perubahan garis pantai dari analisis satelit diverifikasi dengan pengamatan di lapangan dan wawancara dengan masyarakat pesisir yang dilakukan pada Juni 2013. Analisis memperlihatkan perubahan garis pantai di Pesisir Cirebon sangat dipengaruhi oleh aspek-aspek hidro-oseanografi, morfologi pantai, dan aktivitas manusia. Hasil ini diharapkan dapat menambah informasi mengenai kondisi pesisir di Cirebon yang dapat digunakan dasar dalam pengelolaan kerusakan wilayah pesisir sesuai dengan kondisi real di lapangan.Kata kunci: Cirebon, garis pantai, erosi, akresi, panturaABSTRACTThe damage of coastal area in Northen Java has been known for decades. As part of Northen Java Coastal, Cirebon coastal area suffered from severe damage due to erosion-abrasion phenomenon and turned to be a fundamental problem in coastal area management. This research analyses Cirebon coastal changes by analising shoreline changes induced by long term sedimentation and erosion processes. Landsat data in 1999 and 2013 are used in shoreline change analysis. The sattelite analysis results are verified by field observations and coastal communities interview in June 2013. The results show that the coastline dynamics of Cirebon are strongly influenced by hydro-oceanography aspects, coastal morphology and human activities. This result provides valuable information on the latest conditions of coastal area in Cirebon and this can be used as basis for land use management and future mitigation of costal areas.Keywords: Cirebon, coastlines, erosion, accretion, pantura
Pemetaan Potensi Sumber Daya Perkebunan untuk Komoditas Strategis di Provinsi Jawa Barat
Authors: Suri Dian Permata Ratna , Indrianawati -
Published: June 2018

ABSTRAKProvinsi Jawa Barat memiliki tiga komoditas perkebunan, yaitu komoditas strategis, prospektif, dan unggulan spesifik lokal. Untuk mengoptimalkan potensi sumber daya perkebunan, diperlukan analisis potensi lahan agar dapat diketahui tingkat kesesuaian lahan komoditas perkebunan tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis potensi sumber daya perkebunan komoditas strategis di Provinsi Jawa Barat dengan metode scoring. Data yang digunakan sebagai parameter kesesuaian lahan, meliputi peta temperatur (hasil konversi dari peta kontur), peta curah hujan, peta lereng, peta drainase tanah, peta tekstur tanah, dan peta jenis tanah.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat diketahui bahwa mayoritas masing-masing wilayah kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Jawa Barat tidak mempunyai potensi sumber daya perkebunan komoditas strategis dengan tingkat kesesuaian lahan tertinggi yang sangat sesuai (S1), namun masing-masing wilayah mempunyai potensi untuk ditanam komoditas strategis dengan tingkatan kelas S2 (cukup sesuai) dan S3 (sesuai marginal), dimana jika akan ditanami komoditas tersebut, maka dibutuhkan perbaikan kualitas lahan berdasarkan faktor pembatas yang mempengaruhi.Kata kunci: perkebunan, komoditas strategis, metode scoring, Provinsi Jawa BaratABSTRACTWest Java Province has three plantation commodities, those are strategic commodities, prospective, and superior local specific commmodities. To optimize the potential of plantation resources, the analysis of the potential of land is required in order to know the level of land suitability of certain plantation commodities. This study has the objective to analyze the potential of plantation resource of strategic commodities in West Java province with a scoring method. The data used as land suitability parameters are temperature map (the conversion results of contour map), rainfall map, slope map, soil drainage map, soil texture map, and soil type map. Based on this study, it can be known that the majority of each region of the districts/cities in West Java Province does not have the potential of plantation resource of strategic commodities with highest level of land suitability which highly suitable (S1), but each region has the potential to be planted by strategic commodities in class S2 (moderately suitable) and S3 (marginal suitable) level, where if it will be planted with these commodities, it is necessary to improve the quality of land based on limiting factors that affect.Keywords: plantation, strategic commodities, scoring method, West Java Province
TOKOH PAULINA DALAM LAKON MAUT DAN SANG DARA KARYA ARIEL DORFMAN TERJEMAHAN MIMI NOTOKUSUMO
Authors: Suisno Edi , Alamo Enrico , Novia Ega
Published: June 2018

Maut dan Sang Dara karya Ariel Dorfman merupakan salah satu lakon realisme psikologis. Dengan mengusung genre tragedi, lakon yang mengangkat tema trauma dan dendam masa lalu ini, bercerita tentang konflik psikologis wanita korban penyiksaan dan pelecehan seksual yang secara tidak sengaja dipertemukan kembali dengan salah satu tersangka kasusnya, yakni seorang dokter. Lakon Maut dan Sang Dara menjadi sumber inspirasi untuk dapat memerankan tokoh Paulina Salas menggunakan pendekatan akting presentasi dan metode akting Stanilavsky. Bentuk dan pencarian karakter yang dilakukan selama proses latihan bertujuan agar maksud dan pesan moral pengarang dapat tersampaikan dengan baik.
Extraction of Chitin from Crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus) Shell Waste
Authors: KÜÇÜKGÜLMEZ Aygül
Published: June 2018

In this study, chitin was chemically extracted from the crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus)
shells. Deproteinization, demineralization and decolorization
processes were applied to obtain chitin. In order to determine
characterization of the chitosan; yield, moisture and ash contents, degree of deacetylation,
colour properties, Fourier Transform
Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analyses were applied. The
deacetylation degree of chitin from crayfish shells was found as 25.67% detected
by elemental analysis. L*, a*, b*,
chroma, hue and whiteness in color properties of crayfish chitin were measured.
The chemical composition of crayfish chitin was characterized with FTIR
analysis. SEM analysis of shells and chitin samples were obtained and compared
at different magnification.  The findings
of the present study are important to obtain the chitin from unevaluated crayfish
wastes.
Simulating the Impact of Shared, Autonomous Vehicles on Urban Mobility – a Case Study of Milan
Authors: Alazzawi Sabina , Hummel Mathias , Kordt Pascal , Sickenberger Thorsten , Wieseotte Christian , Wohak Oliver
Published: June 2018

Recent technological advances in vehicle automation and connectivity have furthered the development of a wide range of innovative mobility concepts such as autonomous driving, on-demand services and electric mobility. Our study aimed at investigating the interplay of these concepts to efficiently reduce vehicle counts in urban environments, thereby reducing congestion levels and creating new public spaces to promote the quality of live in urban cities. For analysis, we implemented the aforementioned factors by introducing the concept of robo-taxis as an autonomous and shared mobility service. Using SUMO as the simulation framework, custom functionalities such as ride sharing, autonomous driving and advanced data processing were implemented as python methods via, and around, the TraCI interface. A passenger origin-destination matrix for our region of interest in Milan was derived from publically available mobile phone usage data and used for route input. Key evaluation parameters were the density-flow relationship, particulate-matter emissions, and person waiting- times. Based on these parameters, the critical transition rate from private cars to robo- taxis to reach a free-flow state was calculated. Our simulations show, that a transition rate of about 50% is required to achieve a significant reduction of traffic congestion levels in peak hours as indicated by mean travel times and vehicle flux. Assuming peak- shaving, e.g. through dynamic pricing promised by digitalization, of about 10%, the threshold transition rate drops to 30%. Based on these findings, we propose that introducing a robo-taxi fleet of 9500 vehicles, centered around mid-size 6 seaters, can solve traffic congestion and emission problems in Milan.
Generating activity based, multi-modal travel demand for SUMO
Authors: Schweizer Joerg , Rupi Federico , Filippi Francesco , Poliziani Cristian
Published: June 2018

This article explains a travel demand generator developed within the SUMOPy frame- work which aims at providing person-based plans for the SUMO micro-simulator. The plan generation has four principal steps: 1.) a population needs to be generated, with specific attributes for each person; 2.) activities and their associated locations need to be identified, 3.) travel plans need to be generated, with the aim to connect the various activities in an efficient manner. 4.) A microsimulator determines the effective travel times for each plan which persons can use to modify or change their plan. In a first part, this article briefly describes other software packages which allow activity based demand models. It is further explained that the use of SUMO as microsimulator is particularly suited to evaluate multi-modal travel plans.

The article then focuses on SUMOPy’s activity based demand model and in particular on the population synthesizer, plan generation and plan selection step. SUMOPy’s activity based demand framework has two distinguishing features: 1.) the time travel budget can be controlled during the population synthesizing process; 2.) The concept of abstract mobility strategies – each person may have different feasible plans, following different mobility strategies. The SUMO micro-simulator is used to evaluate the effective travel time of plans for the entire population. Regarding the plan selection method, a method is described if and how persons change plans based on the the effective travel times experienced after each simulation run. It is shown by means of a synthetic network and a realistic city network that the proposed algorithm is converging and total travel times are decreasing after each simulation run until an equilibrium is reached. Some preliminary attempts were undertaken to improve the speed of convergence. For both of the analyzed networks an equilibrium has been reached after approximately 10 simulation runs.
Assessment of ACC and CACC systems using SUMO
Authors: Porfyri Kallirroi N. , Mintsis Evangelos , Mitsakis Evangelos
Published: June 2018

Emerging developments in the field of automotive technologies, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC) systems, are expected to enhance traffic efficiency and safety on highways and urban roads. For this reason, substantial effort has been made by researchers to model and simulate these automation systems over the last few years. This study aims to integrate a recently developed car-following model for ACC and CACC equipped vehicles in the microscopic traffic simulation tool SUMO; the implemented ACC/CACC simulation models originate from empirical ones, ensuring the collision-free property in the full-speed-range operation. Simulation experiments for different penetration rates of cooperative automated vehicles, desired time-gap settings and network topologies are conducted to test the validity of the proposed approach and to assess the impact of ACC and CACC equipped vehicles on traffic flow characteristics.
Chula-SSS: Developmental Framework for Signal Actuated Logics on SUMO Platform in Over-saturated Sathorn Road Network Scenario
Authors: Aswakul Chaodit , Watarakitpaisarn Sorawee , Komolkiti Patrachart , Krisanachantara Chonti , Techakittiroj Kittiphan
Published: June 2018

In this paper, Chula-Sathorn SUMO Simulator (Chula-SSS) has been proposed as an educational tool for traffic police and traffic engineers. The tool supports our framework to develop actuated traffic signal control logics in order to resolve urban traffic congestion. The framework design aims to incorporate the tacit traffic control expertise of human operators by trying to extract and extend the human-level intelligence in actuating logically traffic signal controls. In this regard, a new software package has been developed for the microscopic-mobility computer simulation capability of the SUMO (Simulation of Urban MObility) platform. Using the SUMO TraCI, our package implements the graphical user interface (GUI) of actual traffic light signal control panel, recently introduced in Bangkok (Thailand) for traffic police deployment in the Chulalongkorn University’s Sathorn Model project under the umbrella of Sustainable Mobility Project 2.0 of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The traffic light signal control panel GUI modules can communicate via TraCI in real-time to SUMO in order both to retrieve the raw traffic sensor data emulated within SUMO and to send the desired traffic light signal phase manually entered via GUI by the module users. Each of the users could play a role of traffic police in charge of actuating the traffic light signal at each of the controllable intersections. To demonstrate this framework, Chula-SSS has been implemented with the calibrated SUMO dataset of Sathorn Road network area. This area is one of the most critical areas in Bangkok due to the immense traffic volume with daily recurring traffic bottlenecks and network deadlocks. The simulation comprises of 2375 intersection nodes, 4517 edges, 10 main signalised intersections. The provided datasets with Chula-SSS cover both the morning and evening rush-hour periods each with over 55,000 simulated vehicles based on the comprehensive traffic data collection and SUMO mobility model calibration. It is hoped that the herein developed framework and software package can be not only useful for our Thailand case, but also readily extensible to those developing and least- developed countries where traffic signal controls rely on human operations, not yet fully automated by an area traffic controller. In those cases, the framework proposed herein is expectedly an enabling technology for the human operators to practice, learn, and evolve their traffic signal control strategies systematically.
Torturing Nurses With Data: Building a Successful Quantitative Research Module
Authors: Thompson Kristi
Published: June 2018

Torturing Nurses With Data: Building a Successful Quantitative Research Module
Qualitative and Qualitative Longitudinal Resources in Europe
Authors: Neale Bren , Bishop Libby
Published: June 2018

Qualitative and Qualitative Longitudinal Resources in Europe
Guest Editor's Notes
Authors: Gano Gretchen
Published: June 2018

Guest Editor's Notes
Methodological and Ethical Dilemmas of Archiving Qualitative Data
Authors: Kuula Arja
Published: June 2018

Methodological and Ethical Dilemmas of Archiving Qualitative Data
Multilingual Web Services of Data Archives: Possibilities and Pitfalls
Authors: Jaaskelainen Taina , Alatera Tuomas J.
Published: June 2018

Multilingual Web Services of Data Archives: Possibilities and Pitfalls
Business Data: Issues and Challenges from the Canadian Perspective
Authors: Hong Eun-ha , Lowry Linda
Published: June 2018

Business Data: Issues and Challenges from the Canadian Perspective
Metadata Creation, Transformation and Discovery for Social Science Data Management: The DAMES Project Infrastructure
Authors: Blum Jesse M. , Warner Guy C. , Jones Simon B. , Lambert Paul S. , Dawson Alison S. F.
Published: June 2018

Metadata Creation, Transformation and Discovery for Social Science Data Management: The DAMES Project Infrastructure
Strengthening Data Security: An Holistic Approach
Authors: Bolton Sharon , Woollard Matthew
Published: June 2018

Strengthening Data Security: An Holistic Approach
Modernizing Financial Data Collection with XBRL
Authors: Powell Linda F. , Boettcher Andrew
Published: June 2018

Modernizing Financial Data Collection with XBRL