bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Life Cycle Assessment of Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Produced in Offshore Fish Farms: Variability and Multiple Regression Analysis
Authors: García García Benjamín , Rosique Jiménez Caridad , Aguado-Giménez Felipe , García García José
Published: June 2019

Equations were developed through multiple regression analysis (MRA) to explain the variability of potential environmental impacts (PEIs) estimated by life cycle assessment (LCA). The case studied refers to the production of seabass in basic offshore fish farms. Contribution analysis showed that the components of the system which most influence the potential environmental impacts are the feed (54% of the overall impact) and the fuel consumed by vessels operating in the farm (23%). Feed and fuel varied widely from one fish farm to another due to different factors, such as the efficiency of the feeding system used in each of them, or the distance from the harbor to the farm. Therefore, a number of scenarios (13) were simulated with different values of both factors and the results of the PEI were fitted by MRA to the model: PEI = a + b × Feed + c × Fuel. For all the PEIs, the regression coefficients were significant (p < 0.05) and R2 was 1. These equations allow us to estimate simply and quickly very different scenarios that reflect the reality of different farms at the present time, but also future scenarios based on the implementation of technologies that will decrease both feed and fuel consumption.
The Effect of Introducing Parking Policies on Managing Mobility to Beaches in Touristic Coastal Towns
Authors: Antolín Gonzalo , Alonso Borja , Cordera Rubén , dell’Olio Luigi
Published: June 2019

This article presents a behavioural analysis of tourists visiting a leisure area in the north of Spain to evaluate their reaction when faced with a series of tariffs and alternative transport modes to estimate potential income for reinvestment in sustainable mobility policies. The active involvement of the different groups affected by the changes has led to a series of policies able to generate income for financing a new urban transport service, park and ride installations and their associated vehicles. These changes resulted in a noteworthy improvement in the quality of life of the local residents and an improved, less intense tourist experience.
Board Governance, Sustainable Innovation Capability and Corporate Expansion: Empirical Data from Private Listed Companies in China
Authors: Xu Peng , Bai Guiyu
Published: June 2019

Within fierce market competition, economic integration acceleration, information technology development, customer demands that are more complex than ever before and product life cycle acceleration have greatly increased the complexity and uncertainty of the operating environment of Chinese private listed companies. Considering the special situation and the current situation of the enterprise development phase in China, the shaping and upgrading of sustainable innovation capability for Chinese private listed companies has become an important issue of common concern in academia and practice. Using 4833 sets of data from private listed companies in China in four consecutive years, we studied the relationship between board governance, sustainable innovation capability and firm expansion empirically based on stewardship theory and principal-agent theory. The results show that centralized leadership structure formed by chief executive officer (CEO) duality has a positive effect on the sustainable innovation capability of Chinese listed companies; director compensation incentive has a positive impact on the sustainable innovation capability of Chinese listed companies; sustainable innovation capability has a positive effect on the firm expansion of Chinese listed companies; and centralized board leadership structure and director compensation incentive have a positive impact on the firm expansion of listed companies partially by improving the sustainable innovation capability.
Research on Spatial Correlation Network Structure of Inter-Provincial Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry in China
Authors: Zhang Yangjingjing , Li Zhi
Published: June 2019

Electronic information manufacturing industry is the pillar industry of China’s economic development. It is of great significance to promote the optimal allocation of national resources and to realize the sustainable development of regional economy by deeply analyzing the spatial correlation structure characteristics of inter-provincial electronic information manufacturing industry, clarifying the status and role of each province in the overall network, and exploring the spillover effect of network space. Based on the panel data of China’s inter-provincial electronic information manufacturing industry from 2007 to 2016, this paper constructs a spatial correlation network by using gravity model and deconstructs the spatial network correlation characteristics of inter-provincial electronic information manufacturing industry by using social network analysis. The research shows that the spatial network connectedness of inter-provincial electronic information manufacturing industry is on the rise during the sample period, but the density value is low. The network accessibility and robustness is strong. Compared with the central and western regions, the eastern coastal provinces have stronger control and the ability to attract external resources. Finally, from the perspective of overall situation, differences, and resource support, the paper puts forward some countermeasures and suggestions to promote the sustainable and coordinated development of China’s region.
Assessment of the Impacts of Land Use/Cover Change and Rainfall Change on Surface Runoff in China
Authors: Li Fazhi , Chen Jingqiu , Liu Yaoze , Xu Peng , Sun Hua , Engel Bernard A. , Wang Shizhong
Published: June 2019

Assessment of the impacts of land use/cover change (LUCC) and rainfall change on surface runoff depth can help provide an understanding of the temporal trend of variation of surface runoff and assist in urban construction planning. This study evaluated the impacts of LUCC and rainfall change on surface runoff depth by adopting the well-known Soil Conservation Service-Curve Number (SCS-CN) method and the widely used Long-Term Hydrologic Impact Assessment (L-THIA) model. National hydrologic soil group map of China was generated based on a conversion from soil texture classification system. The CN values were adjusted based on the land use/cover types and soil properties in China. The L-THIA model was configured by using the adjusted CN values and then applied nationally in China. Results show that nationwide rainfall changes and LUCC from 2005 to 2010 had little impact on the distribution of surface runoff, and the high values of runoff depth were mainly located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Nationally, the average annual runoff depths in 2005, 2010 and 2015 were 78 mm, 83 mm and 90 mm, respectively. For the 2015 land use data, rainfall change caused the variation of surface runoff depth ranging from −203 mm to 476 mm in different regions. LUCC from 2005 to 2015 did not cause obvious change of surface runoff depth, but expansion of developed land led to runoff depth increases ranging from 0 mm to 570 mm and 0 mm to 742 mm from 2005 to 2010 and 2010 to 2015, respectively. Potential solutions to urban land use change and surface runoff control were also analyzed.
Smart City: Modeling Key Indicators in Serbia Using IT2FS
Authors: Milošević Mimica R. , Milošević Dušan M. , Stević Dragan M. , Stanojević Ana D.
Published: June 2019

Previous initiatives developed for the purpose of designing and the realization of a smart, sustainable city have shown that there is no single approach to make a city “smarter” and more sustainable. Each city represents a unique system where different stakeholders, local authorities, utility companies, and citizens undertake numerous activities, creating a matrix of interactions and interdependencies. In order to understand the ecological and social contexts of the city, as well as its priority activities, history, and specific features, the establishment of an appropriate methodology to support the establishment of a sustainable and smart city has become extremely important. Our research aims to explore key indicators in the development of the concept of the smart city in Serbia, and to assess the prioritization of activities. An integral approach based on a mathematical method a hybrid fuzzy Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) model based on Interval type-2 fuzzy sets classifies the whole system through different criteria and sub-criteria while respecting the experts’ opinions. The aim is to offer modelled solutions for our country integrated with the EU by smart cities.
The Mediterranean Coast of Andalusia (Spain): Medium-Term Evolution and Impacts of Coastal Structures
Authors: Molina Rosa , Anfuso Giorgio , Manno Giorgio , Gracia Prieto F. Javier
Published: June 2019

This paper shows coastal evolution along the Andalusia Region (Spain) and the impacts on it of coastal structures. The study area was divided into 47 units to calculate the erosion/accretion/stability (or evolution) rates by using the DSAS extension of ArcGIS software. Evolution rates were divided into different classes from “Very high accretion” to “Very high erosion”. As a result, 9 units recorded accretion, 19 stability and 19 erosion. Further, 17 units presented a positive balance and 28 units a negative one, showing a negative net balance of 29,738.4 m2/year corresponding to the loss of 1784.30 km2 of beach surface in the 1956–2016 period. The distribution of evolution areas along the studied coast was carried out by means of the “R” project for statistical computing. The analysis evidenced the impact of rigid structures: accretion was essentially observed up-drift of ports and groins and in correspondence of protection structures, especially of breakwaters. Erosion classes were observed down-drift of ports and groins and in correspondence of revetments/seawalls, and at largest river deltas, and “stability” was observed at pocket beaches and coastal areas locally stabilized by protection structures. Last, results were used to determine the distribution of swash- and drift-aligned coastal sectors and main direction of sedimentary transport.
Buildingmass and Energy Demand in Conventional Housing Typologies of the Mediterranean City
Authors: Morganti Michele , Pages-Ramon Anna , Coch Helena , Isalgue Antonio
Published: June 2019

The causal relation among building typology and building energy demand is a complex balance of climate, morphology, technology and use. The assessment of the relation between mass of building elements and energy demand in different housing typologies is the main goal of this study. A novel indicator, namely the Buildingmass, is introduced and tested in the Mediterranean climate region. Explorations on nine conventional housing typologies in Barcelona and Rome are carried out. Buildingmass evaluation is based on the calculation of the mass of building elements. Energy demand is assessed by modelling on multi-space dynamic thermal analysis tool. Our results point out that the Buildingmass has a strong relevance on energy, playing an important role in reducing heating and cooling demand in the Mediterranean city, as described by the proposed correlation (R2 = 0.88). Moreover, this indicator gives a more detailed characterisation of the housing stock of the Mediterranean city. The study aims at bridging the gap between urban physics and urban metabolism studies and fostering energy conservation measures for the built environment.
Promoting Health-related Quality of Life in Minority Youth through Environmental Education and Nature Contact
Authors: Ekenga Christine C. , Sprague Nadav , Shobiye Damilola M.
Published: June 2019

Few studies have examined the relationship between environmental sustainability education and health outcomes in youth. The purpose of this study was to examine health-related quality of life over a 13-week time period in a sample of urban minority youth who participated in an environmental education program with a nature contact component. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was measured using a survey comprising five items (physical activity, emotional functioning, school functioning, family support, and social functioning). The overall HRQoL score was determined as the sum of the scores on the five items, with higher scores indicating better HRQoL. A pre-test/post-test within-subjects study design was used to evaluate changes in HRQoL. A total of 53 students (ages 10 to 14 years) participated in the environmental education intervention; 46 (87%) of those students completed HRQoL questionnaires before and after the program. There were statistically significant improvements in overall HRQoL scores and in the family support HRQoL domain scores. Engaging in the natural environment through environmental education may promote HRQoL in youth. Larger, prospective studies are warranted to further investigate these initial findings.
Time Series Analysis of Online Public Opinions in Colleges and Universities and its Sustainability
Authors: He Wei , Fang Yuan , Malekian Reza , Li Zhixiong
Published: June 2019

With the quick penetration of Internet applications, online media have become an important carrier of public opinions. The opinions and comments expressed by young college students—one of the most active netizen groups—on the Internet have turned out to be an essential part of the online public opinions in colleges and universities. However, the existing systems generally employ simple statistical methods to analyze the effect of online public opinions on the image and reputation development of colleges and universities without taking account of other factors, such as the hotness characteristics of online public opinions and semantic information. Therefore, on the basis of Public Opinion Hotness Index and time series-based trend analysis, as well as the topics extracted using the latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) topic model, this study aims to improve the analysis performance on the online public opinions in colleges and universities using short-term trend prediction results. The experience and lessons learned from a real case may provide strong data support and feasible suggestions for colleges and universities in analyzing and guiding the online public opinions.
Motivational Landscape and Evolving Identity of a Route-Based Religious Tourism Space: A Case of Camino de Santiago
Authors: Kim Hany , Yilmaz Semih , Ahn Soyoun
Published: June 2019

Religious destinations today are visited by a large number of tourists, whose travel motives may vary from purely religious to purely secular. Diverse motives and on-site experiences are, in turn, causing a shift in the identity perception of these destinations. However, research is still limited regarding the dynamic relationship between travelers’ motivation and the perceived identity of a religious space. Using a theoretical–thematic analysis, this study analyzes the online written accounts of visitors to Camino de Santiago (a route-based pilgrimage site) to understand (i) the motivational and experiential differences among religious versus non-religious travelers, and (ii) the perceived identity of Camino with respect to Smith’s “pilgrimage–tourism continuum”. Despite the increase in secular motives, the majority of travelers showed some form of spiritual connection with Camino. Concurrent with the contemporary shifts in the idea of “religion”, Camino continues to be a religious place driven by inner goals, albeit in a more personal, interpretive, and “spiritual” way.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Energy Performance Contracting Research from 2008 to 2018
Authors: Zhang Wenjie , Yuan Hongping
Published: June 2019

Increasing research interests in energy performance contracting (EPC) has resulted in a large number of publications over the past decade. However, very limited attempts have been made to map the global research in this area. To identify the state of the field and trends in EPC research, the VOSviewer software package was used to conduct a series of content analyses and examine global patterns among publications, including the distribution of core authors and institutions, high-frequency categories and keywords, journal and author contributions, highly cited papers, etc. Based on a systematical and deeply qualitative analysis on the 127 identified papers, five mainstream research topics in EPC were summarized, covering implementations of EPC, mechanisms for effective EPC projects, stakeholder behaviors and decisions in EPC projects, energy service company (ESCO) in EPC projects, and risk management in EPC. In addition, six main research gaps in EPC were identified, including lack of effective measurement and verification of energy savings, limited studies on EPC projects in the residential sector, ineffective mechanisms to ensure post-EPC energy-saving, limited research on the dual relationships among EPC project stakeholders, how to improve the energy users’ (EU) attitudes/cognitions toward ESCO/EPC, and lack of effective mechanisms to prevent risks in EPC projects. Furthermore, based on the current EPC research topics and research gaps in EPC, six potential research directions in EPC in future were also explored, which are how to develop effective methods for measuring and verifying energy efficiency?, EPC diffusion issues in the residential sector, effective mechanisms to ensure post-EPC energy-saving, effects of cooperative and competitive relationships between EU and ESCO on the performance of EPC projects, how to improve the EU’s attitudes/cognitions toward ESCO/EPC, and how to deal with risks in EPC projects. The outcomes would be useful for understanding the latest development of global EPC research and guiding future research in the subject.
From G-Completeness to M-Completeness
Authors: Mecheraoui Rachid , Mukheimer Aiman , Radenović Stojan
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this paper is to obtain a sufficient condition for a G-Cauchy sequence to be an M-Cauchy sequence in fuzzy metric spaces. Our main result provides a partial answer to the open question posed by V. Gregori and A. Sapena. For application, we give a new fuzzy version of the Banach fixed point theorem.
Global Mycotoxin Occurrence in Feed: A Ten-Year Survey
Authors: Gruber-Dorninger Christiane , Jenkins Timothy , Schatzmayr Gerd
Published: June 2019

Mycotoxins contaminating animal feed can exert toxic effects in animals and be transferred into animal products. Therefore, mycotoxin occurrence in feed should be monitored. To this end, we performed a large-scale global survey of mycotoxin contamination in feed and assessed regional differences and year-to-year variation of mycotoxin occurrence. Concentrations of aflatoxin B1, zearalenone, fumonisins, ochratoxin A, deoxynivalenol, and T-2 toxin were analyzed in 74,821 samples of feed and feed raw materials (e.g., maize, wheat, soybean) collected from 100 countries from 2008 to 2017. In total, 88% of the samples were contaminated with at least one mycotoxin. Mycotoxin occurrence showed distinct regional trends and climate was a key determinant governing these trends. In most regions, the majority of samples complied with maximum levels and guidance values for mycotoxins in animal feed that are in effect in the European Union. However, 41.1%, 38.5%, and 20.9% of samples from South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia, respectively, exceeded the maximum level for aflatoxin B1 (20 µg/kg). In several regions, mycotoxin concentrations in maize showed a pronounced year-to-year variation that could be explained by rainfall or temperature during sensitive periods of grain development. A large fraction of samples (64%) was co-contaminated with ≥ 2 mycotoxins. Most frequently observed mycotoxin mixtures were combinations of deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, and fumonisins, as well as fumonisins and aflatoxin B1. Deoxynivalenol and zearalenone concentrations were correlated in maize and wheat. In conclusion, according to an extensive global survey, mycotoxin (co-)contamination of animal feed is common, shows regional trends, and is governed in part by climate and weather.
BK Virus Replication in the Glomerular Vascular Unit: Implications for BK Virus Associated Nephropathy
Authors: Popik Waldemar , Khatua Atanu K. , Fabre Noyna F. , Hildreth James E. K. , Alcendor Donald J.
Published: June 2019

Background: BK polyomavirus (BKV) reactivates from latency after immunosuppression in renal transplant patients, resulting in BKV-associated nephropathy (BKVAN). BKVAN has emerged as an important cause of graft dysfunction and graft loss among transplant patients. BKV infection in kidney transplant patients has increased over recent decades which correlates with the use of more potent immunosuppressive therapies. BKV infection of the Glomerular Vascular Unit (GVU) consisting of podocytes, mesangial cells, and glomerular endothelial cells could lead to glomerular inflammation and contribute to renal fibrosis. The effects of BKV on GVU infectivity have not been reported. methods: We infected GVU cells with the Dunlop strain of BKV. Viral infectivity was analyzed by microscopy, immunofluorescence, Western blot analysis, and quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR). The expression of specific proinflammatory cytokines induced by BKV was analyzed by qRT-PCR. Results: BKV infection of podocytes, mesangial cells, and glomerular endothelial cells was confirmed by qRT-PCR and positive staining with antibodies to the BKV VP1 major capsid protein, or the SV40 Large T-Antigen. The increased transcriptional expression of interferon gamma-induced protein 10 (CXCL10/IP-10) and interferon beta (IFNβ) was detected in podocytes and mesangial cells at 96 h post-infection. conclusions: All cellular components of the GVU are permissive for BKV replication. Cytopathic effects induced by BKV in podocytes and glomerular endothelial cells and the expression of CXCL10 and IFNβ genes by podocytes and mesangial cells may together contribute to glomerular inflammation and cytopathology in BKVAN.
Bioluminescent Ross River Virus Allows Live Monitoring of Acute and Long-Term Alphaviral Infection by In Vivo Imaging
Authors: Belarbi Essia , Legros Vincent , Basset Justine , Desprès Philippe , Roques Pierre , Choumet Valérie
Published: June 2019

Arboviruses like chikungunya and Ross River (RRV) are responsible for massive outbreaks of viral polyarthritis. There is no effective treatment or vaccine available against these viruses that induce prolonged and disabling arthritis. To explore the physiopathological mechanisms of alphaviral arthritis, we engineered a recombinant RRV expressing a NanoLuc reporter (RRV-NLuc), which exhibited high stability, near native replication kinetics and allowed real time monitoring of viral spread in an albino mouse strain. During the acute phase of the disease, we observed a high bioluminescent signal reflecting viral replication and dissemination in the infected mice. Using Bindarit, an anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits monocyte recruitment, we observed a reduction in viral dissemination demonstrating the important role of monocytes in the propagation of the virus and the adaptation of this model to the in vivo evaluation of treatment strategies. After resolution of the acute symptoms, we observed an increase in the bioluminescent signal in mice subjected to an immunosuppressive treatment 30 days post infection, thus showing active in vivo replication of remnant virus. We show here that this novel reporter virus is suitable to study the alphaviral disease up to the chronic phase, opening new perspectives for the evaluation of therapeutic interventions.
Rainwater Harvesting for Agricultural Irrigation: An Analysis of Global Research
Authors: Velasco-Muñoz Juan F. , Aznar-Sánchez José A. , Batlles-delaFuente Ana , Fidelibus Maria Dolores
Published: June 2019

Within a context of scarce water resources for agriculture, rainwater harvesting constitutes a promising alternative that has been studied by different disciplines in recent years. This article analyses the dynamics of global research on rainwater harvesting for agricultural irrigation over the last two decades. To do this, qualitative systematic analysis and quantitative bibliometric analysis have been carried out. The results reveal that this line of research is becoming increasingly important within research on irrigation. Environmental sciences and agricultural and biological sciences are the most relevant subject areas. Agricultural Water Management, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, and Irrigation and Drainage are the journals that have published the most articles on the subject. India, China, the United States (USA), South Africa, and the Netherlands are the countries that lead this line of research. Although significant progress has been made in this subject area, it is necessary to increase the number of studies on the capacity of rainwater harvesting systems to cover irrigation needs in different farming contexts, the factors that determine their adoption by farmers, the economic and financial feasibility of their implementation, and their contribution to mitigating global climate change.
Insights into the Kinetics of Intermediate Formation during Electrochemical Oxidation of the Organic Model Pollutant Salicylic Acid in Chloride Electrolyte
Authors: Ambauen Noëmi , Muff Jens , Mai Ngoc Lan , Hallé Cynthia , Trinh Thuat T. , Meyn Thomas
Published: June 2019

The present study investigated the kinetics and formation of hydroxylated and chlorinated intermediates during electrochemical oxidation of salicylic acid (SA). A chloride (NaCl) and sulfate (Na2SO4) electrolyte were used, along with two different anode materials, boron doped diamond (BDD) and platinum (Pt). Bulk electrolysis of SA confirmed the formation of both hydroxylated and chlorinated intermediates. In line with the density functional theory (DFT) calculations performed in this study, 2,5- and 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 3- and 5- chlorosalicylic acid and 3,5-dichlorosalicylic acid were the dominating products. In the presence of a chloride electrolyte, the formation of chlorinated intermediates was the predominant oxidation mechanism on both BDD and Pt anodes. In the absence of a chloride electrolyte, hydroxylated intermediates prevailed on the Pt anode and suggested the formation of sulfonated SA intermediates on the BDD anode. Furthermore, direct oxidation at the anode surface only played a subordinate role. First order kinetic models successfully described the degradation of SA and the formation of the observed intermediates. Rate constants provided by the model showed that chlorination of SA can take place at up to more than 60 times faster rates than hydroxylation. In conclusion, the formation of chlorinated intermediates during electrochemical oxidation of the organic model pollutant SA is confirmed and found to be dominant in chloride containing waters.
Numerical Runout Modeling Analysis of the Loess Landslide at Yining, Xinjiang, China
Authors: Yang Longwei , Wei Yunjie , Wang Wenpei , Zhu Sainan
Published: June 2019

The Panjinbulake loess landslide is located in the western part of the Loess Plateau, in Yining County, Xinjiang, China. It is characterized by its long runout and rapid speed. Based on a field geological survey and laboratory test data, we used the DAN-W dynamic numerical simulation software (Dynamic Analysis Of Landslides, Release 10, O. Hungr Geotechnical Research Inc., West Vancouver, BC, Canada) and multiple sets of rheological models to simulate the whole process of landslide movement. The best rheological groups of the features of the loess landslide process were obtained by applying the Voellmy rheological model in the debris flow area and applying the Frictional rheological model in the sliding source area and accumulation area. We calculated motion features indicating that the landslide movement duration was 22 s, the maximum movement speed was 20.5 m/s, and the average thickness of the accumulation body reached 5.5 m. The total accumulation volume, the initial slide volume and the long runout distance were consistent with the actual situation. In addition, the potential secondary disaster was evaluated. The results show that the DAN-W software and related model parameters can accurately simulate and predict the dynamic hazardous effects of high-speed and long runout landslides. Together, these predictions could help local authorities make the best hazard reduction measures and to promote local development.
The Influence of Sinusoidal Oscillating Water Flow on Sprinkler and Impact Kinetic Energy Intensities of Laterally-Moving Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
Authors: Zhang Kai , Song Bo , Zhu Delan
Published: June 2019

Laterally-moving sprinkler irrigation systems under low pressure experience problems including small spraying range, low uniformity, surface runoff, and low water utilization rate. To solve these problems, experiments were carried out on a laterally-moving sprinkler irrigation system using a Nelson D3000 sprinkler (Nelson Irrigation Co., Walla Walla, WA, USA) under low pressure, sinusoidal oscillating water flow. The sprinkler intensity and impact kinetic energy intensity distribution were investigated for sprinklers both static and in motion. The test data were used to calculate combined sprinkler intensity and impact kinetic energy intensity uniformity for different nozzle spacings, and were compared with constant water pressure test results. It was found that sinusoidal oscillating water flow can effectively increase spraying range, as well as reducing the peak value of the sprinkler intensity and impact kinetic energy intensity. Within an optimal range of amplitude and nozzle spacing, sinusoidal oscillating water flow significantly improves the combined sprinkler intensity, impact kinetic energy intensity uniformity, and the spraying quality of laterally-moving sprinkler irrigation systems under low pressure conditions. When the average water pressure is 100 kPa, the optimal range of amplitude of sinusoidal oscillating flow applied to the laterally-moving sprinkler irrigation system is 50–60 kPa. When the amplitude is 50 kPa, the optimal nozzle spacing is 3.5–4 m; when the amplitude is 60 kPa, the optimal nozzle spacing is 3.5–4.5 m. The related parameters can provide a reference for the application of sinusoidal oscillating water flow in laterally-moving sprinkler irrigation systems.
Flash Flood Forecasting Using Support Vector Regression Model in a Small Mountainous Catchment
Authors: Wu Jian , Liu Haixing , Wei Guozhen , Song Tianyu , Zhang Chi , Zhou Huicheng
Published: June 2019

Flash floods in mountainous catchments are often caused by the rainstorm, which may result in more severe consequences than plain area floods due to less timescale and a fast-flowing front of water and debris. Flash flood forecasting is a huge challenge for hydrologists and managers due to its instantaneity, nonlinearity, and dependency. Among different methods of flood forecasting, data-driven models have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their strong ability to simulate nonlinear hydrological processes. This study proposed a Support Vector Regression (SVR) model, which is a powerful artificial intelligence-based model originated from statistical learning theory, to forecast flash floods at different lead times in a small mountainous catchment. The lagged average rainfall and runoff are identified as model input variables, and the time lags associated with the model input variables are determined by the hydrological concept of the time of response. There are 69 flash flood events collected from 1984 to 2012 in a mountainous catchment in China and then used for the model training and testing. The contribution of the runoff variables to the predictions and the phase lag of model outputs are analyzed. The results show that: (i) the SVR model has satisfactory predictive performances for one to three-hours ahead forecasting; (ii) the lagged runoff variables have a more significant effect on the predictions than the rainfall variables; and (iii) the phase lag (time difference) of prediction results significantly exists in both two- and three-hours-ahead forecasting models, however, the input rainfall information can assist in mitigating the phase lag of peak flow.
Representing Musical Identities of Children with Migrant Background - An Example from the Research Project Music without Borders
Authors: LIN Wei-ya
Published: June 2019

The growing presence of heterogeneous populations
in most European countries has resulted in increased interest in rethinking
systems of compulsory education for citizens, especially for pupils from
migrant backgrounds. This was the starting point for the research project Music
without Borders: Multilingualism in music (bi- and/or multi-musicality) and
understanding the 'other' and the unfamiliar (2015-2017).

Challenges and limitations that
ethnomusicologists have encountered during the operation, as well as strategies
for conducting research on musical identities of pupils with migrant background
will be discussed. Thereafter, the audio- and songbook Sieben Blätter und ein
Stein (Seven Leaves and one Stone), consisting of a printed story with drawings
by pupils, and two music CDs will be presented as an outcome of this project.
In the songbook, research findings are condensed into an artistic pedagogical
product for a broader audience that aims to empower underprivileged Austrian
pupils with migrant backgrounds.
The Musical Performance Presented for Sultan Abdülaziz at the Crystal Palace - As an Example Using Music as a Diplomatic Tool
Authors: TOKER Hikmet , ERBAY Halil İbrahim
Published: June 2019

There are many examples in music history of
using music as a political and diplomatic tool. 
Governments and monarchs used music for getting positive diplomatic
results and similar purposes. This article first aims to give an elaborative
account of one such case. The case is a musical event organized in Crystal
Palace for the imperial guest, Sultan Abdülaziz. The article also gives details
about Sultan Abdülaziz, his musical vision, and his travel around Europe, as
well as the Crystal Palace as the venue of the event.

Several aspects of the event – historical,
musical, and political, will be taken into consideration. The conclusion, while
analyzing the findings, provides a comparative examination of similar examples
about using music as political and diplomatic apparatus in both countries along
their own history.
Área Alterada pela Ocupação de Posseiros em Marãiwatsédé, Terra Indígena Xavante
Authors: Cessa Raphael Maia Aveiro
Published: June 2019

Este trabalho objetivou quantificar a área alterada pela ocupação de posseiros em Marãiwatsédé, terra indígena Xavante localizada no Estado de Mato Grosso, Brasil, entre o período 1992 a 2013. A terra indígena Xavante Marãiwatsédé tem área de 165.770,99 hectares, localizada nos municípios São Félix do Araguaia, Alto Boa vista e Bom Jesus do Araguaia. A área delimitada deu-se a partir da Orbita 224, Ponto 68, do Satélite LANSAT 5. A identificação e quantificação da ocupação das áreas da terra indígena Xavante Marãiwatsédé deu-se por meio de mapas considerando as classes temáticas: complexo vegetativo (Florestas, Mata de galeria, Cerrado típico, Várzeas e áreas alteradas mas em processo de regeneração natural); áreas alteradas (utilizadas com agricultura e/ou pecuária). No ano de 1992 havia na terra indígena Marãiwatsédé 23,24% de áreas alteradas por uso de atividades agrícolas e/ou pecuárias, e 76,76% de complexo vegetativo. No ano da sua desintrusão, em 2013, a referida terra indígena continha 66,64% de áreas alteradas e 33,36% de complexo vegetativo. A taxa de alteração das áreas de Marãiwatsédé no período entre 1992, ano da ocupação por posseiros, e 2013, ano da desintrusão foi de 2,07% ano-1, área equivalente a 3.431,45 hectares. Com isso constatou-se que a ocupação de Marãiwatsédé culminou na redução de 43,40% do complexo vegetativo inicial.
Agricultura Familiar: importância e dificuldades da inserção na alimentação escolar na microrregião de Picos – PI
Authors: Gomes Sintia Andrea Barbosa , Amorim Laerte Bezerra de
Published: June 2019

Objetivou-se destacar a importância e as dificuldades da inserção de gêneros alimentícios provenientes da agricultura familiar na alimentação escolar por meio de um estudo transversal descritivo, cujos dados foram obtidos no segundo semestre de 2015 nos 20 municípios que compõem a microrregião de Picos, PI. Um questionário composto por perguntas objetivas e subjetivas foi apresentado ao Nutricionista responsável pelo Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE), na ausência do mesmo, ao secretário(a) de educação do município. Dezenove municípios estão inseridos no Programa e três dos vinte municípios não atingiram a meta de 30% de gêneros provenientes da agricultura familiar, sendo destacados como fatores que justificam esse dado: a deficiência em relação às infraestruturas para a produção, armazenamento e a distribuição, a falta de conhecimento por parte do agricultor quanto ao funcionamento do PNAE, a falta da documentação exigida pelo programa, condições climáticas e quantidade insuficiente de gêneros disponíveis para a venda. Diante dos resultados das entrevistas/questionários, foi perceptível a necessidade de maior incentivo e conscientização de gestores, profissionais de saúde, agricultores e comunidade na acepção de favorecer a agricultura familiar dentro do contexto da alimentação do escolar.
Atratividade e qualidade de iscas alimentares na captura da mosca-das-frutas Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Authors: Souza Mileny dos Santo de , Oliveria Robério de , Nunes Gilmar da Silva , Porcino Mirelly Miguel , Dantas Thais Aparecida Vitoriano , Batista Jacinto de Luna
Published: June 2019

Objetivou-se determinar a eficiência e qualidade de atrativos alimentares na captura de Ceratitis capitata. Avaliou-se a eficiência de dois atrativos alimentares comerciais o Bio Anastrepha® e o CeraTrap® nas formas líquida e semissólida. O delineamento experimental usado foi em blocos casualizados em esquema fatorial (5 x 6 x 2 x 4) sendo: cinco (quatro atrativos + testemunha de água destilada), seis períodos de exposição dos atrativos no ambiente, dois sexos (adultos fêmeas e machos de C. capitata) distribuídos em quatro blocos. Os atrativos foram dispostos no ambiente telado em armadilhas do tipo frasco caça-mosca, onde foram liberados 300 adultos de C. capitata a cada período de exposição. Avaliou-se a atratividade (nº de insetos capturados) e qualidade das iscas alimentares (pH, proteína bruta %, conteúdo evaporado). Os atrativos líquidos capturaram mais C. capitata do que os semissólidos. A maior atratividade ao longo dos seis períodos de exposição foi do atrativo CeraTrap® liquida e a captura de insetos fêmeas foi maior em relação aos machos. O atrativo líquido CeraTrap® é o mais indicado para captura desse díptero.
Talc Pleurodesis in Pleural Disease
Authors: Marcoux, M.D. Mathieu , Slate, M.D. Jerome , Majid, M.D. Adnan
Published: June 2019

Abstract: Since its first medical use in 1935, talc has become the most frequently used sclerosing agent for chemical pleurodesis. This review article encompasses all topics related to talc pleurodesis, from basic science to indications, contraindications, techniques of administration and potential complications.
Gambaran Asupan Gluten dan Kasein pada Anak Penderita Autis
Authors: Lutfia Khoirunnisa
Published: June 2019

One of diet therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is Gluten Free Casein Free (GFCF). Gluten and casein can increase behaviour disorder to autism. The aim of this research is to know the image of gluten and casein intake to autism. The design of this research is cross sectional with descriptive type. The identity data was gotten by interview using FFQ method. The result shows that as many as 47,4% (9 persons) autism has frequency of high gluten intake thos are 3 times per week, once per day, > once per day and 52,6% (10 persons) has frequency low gluten intake those are never and 1-2 times per week. As many as  42,1% (8 persons) autism has frequency high casein intake those are 3 times per week, once per day and > once per day and  57,9% (11 persons) has frequency low casein those are never 1-2 times per week. As many as 53,6% (10 persons) autism has frequency foods that contain high gluten casein intake those are 3 times per week, once per day, > once per day and 57,9% (11 persons) has frequency foods that contain low gluten casein intake those are never and 1-2 times  per week. This research only limits on intake images, so it needs a detail research about the relationship or the influence gluten and casein intake to behaviour disorder of autism.
Authors: Bestiar Tambunan Helen
Published: June 2019

Filariasis transmitted by vector mosquito Culex sp is one health problem in Bandung. Prevention efforts need to be done either by controlling mosquito larvae Culex sp using nabati larvicides such as karika seed extract (Carica pubescens). Karika chemical content in seeds consisting of saponins, alkaloids, and terpenoids which cytotoxic effect against mosquito larvae Culex sp. This study aimed to determine the effect of various concentrations of karika seed extract (Carica pubescens) on the death of the mosquito larvae Culexsp.The research is a field-scale experiments. The population in this study are all the larvae of Culex sp were bred at the Laboratory School of Biological Sciences and Technology ITB and the sample in this study the majority of mosquito larvae Culex sp with a sample size of 475 individuals. The sampling technique in this research is purposive sampling. This research data collection techniques are observation and measurement. Data collected include the number of larva Culex sp mortality,the results of measurements of air temperature, air humidity, water temperature and pH of the water. The data obtained and analyzed using univariate and bivariate using test, Kruskal-Wallis t test andtest. Mann Whitney Results showed the number of larvae of death Culex sp at a concentration of 0.2% on average 14 individuals (54%), at a concentration of 0.3%, an average of 19 individuals (76%) and at a concentration of 0.4% on average 25 tail (98%). The results of the bivariate analysis (Kruskal-Wallis) obtained result p <Î± (0.001 <0.05), so there is the effect of varying concentrations of affixing karika seed extract (Carica pubescens)on the death of larvae of Culexsp.This research could be useful in the implementation of vector control programs and vermin, especially larvae of Culex sp and suggested using environmentally friendly natural larvicidal from karika seed extract (Carica pubescens).
Çocuk Tesettüründe Şerî Ölçüler
Authors: SALTEKİN Abdulbasıt
Published: June 2019

Abdulbasıt SALTEKİNDr. Öğr. Üyesi, Batman Üniversitesi, İslami İlimler Fakültesi,İslam Hukuku Anabilim Dalı,Asst. Prof. Dr., Batman University, Faculty of Islamic Sciences,Department of Islamic LawBatman, Turkeyabsaltekin@gmail.com,ORCID: 0000-0001-9652-7840Geliş Tarihi: 06.03.2019, Kabul Tarihi: 27.03.2019DOI: 10.34085/buifd.536699Küçük
yaşta olan ve özellikle temyiz çağına ulaşmayan çocukların eda ehliyetlerinin
bulunmaması, dini açıdan onları sorumluluk alanı dışında tutmaktadır. Bunun
tabii sonucu olarak fıkıh kitaplarında küçük yaştaki çocuklar ile ilgili
hükümlere istisnai durumlar içerisinde değinilmektedir. Çocukların
ruhsal ve psikolojik gelişim düzeyleri günümüz dünyasında farklılıklar arz
etmektedir. Konu bu yönüyle toplumun hassaslaştığı bir alanı oluşturduğundan,
dini/hukuki kavramların son derece dikkatli kullanılması ihtiyacı ortaya
çıkmaktadır. Çocuklar ile ilgili konularda hukuki kavramların soğuk ve katı
ifadeleri yerine eğitim ve ahlak merkezli kavramların tercih edilmesi gerekir.
Fakat olay klasik fıkıh külliyatı üzerinden incelendiğinden literatürde geçen
kavramların kullanımı kaçınılmaz olmaktadır.Dini
hassasiyet sahibi ailelerin günümüz dünyasında karşılaştıkları problemlerden
biri de çocuklara ait dini ölçülere uygun kıyafetlerin teminidir. Piyasa
şartları arz talep dengesi üzerine kurulduğundan çocuklara ait tesettür
ölçülerinin bilinip bir arz oluşturmaları Müslümanlar açısından önemli bir yer
tutmaktadır. Bu çalışmamızda, çocuk yaş aralığı olarak kabul edilen, doğumdan
ergenliğe kadarki süre içinde tesettür ölçülerinin nasıl olması gerektiğini fıkıh
literatürü merkeze alınarak incelemeye çalışacağız.
The effect of zinc fertilization on the yield and element content of ryegrass
Authors: Kremper Rita , Seres László
Published: June 2019

The effect of Zn fertilization on the yield and Zn, N, P, K, Mg and Mn content of ryegrass was studied in a greenhouse experiment for 8 chernozem soils with three replicates under uniform NPK supply and irrigation. The applied Zn rates were 0, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg Zn. Due to Zn doses the yield incrased significantly. Zn fertilization increased the plant Zn content and decreased the plant P and Mn content significantly. For N, K and Mg there was no significant effect.
The zooecological remediation of technogen faulted soil in industrial region of Ukraine steppe zone
Authors: Pakhomov Olexandr , Kul'backo Yuriy , Didur Oleg , Loza Iryna
Published: June 2019

In Ukraine’s Steppe zone the extraction of minerals is important. To eliminate the consequences of coal mining the agricultural recultivation of the disturbed soil is used. Thus toxic compounds for human beings and the majority of plants and soil biota representatives, which can be found mining rock, get into plants and invertebrates by trophy chains. When remediating soil, it is necessary to create tropic conditions in order to provide the life of soil biota. Earthworms (Lumbricidae) are the primary decomposers of the organic material. They are numerous in soil and facilitate the improvement of natural and artificially created soil. This paper studies the possible influence of different variants of substrates, which are used in re-cultivation, the leaf litter from leaves of different wood species, as well as different levels of humidity on the representatives of soil saprophages. Optimal variants of artificial mixed-soil providing the stable existence of animals have been shown, which are recommended for the implementation of rehabilitation measures.
Optimalisasi Web Server Menggunakan System Failover Clustering Berbasis Cloud Computing
Authors: Muhajirin
Published: June 2019

Salah satu penyebab kegalan server  melayanani client adalah karena hanya  satu server sebagai pusat data yang melayani berbagai permintaan data dari komputer client. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang dan mengimplementasikan System Failover Clustering berbasis Cloud Computing Pada Web Server. Data ini diperoleh melalui Penelitian Lapangan, Penelitian Pustaka dan Wawancara. Data itu dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode Network Development Life Cycle. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa server yang dibangun menggunakan System Failover Clustering cukup signifikan dari segi availability dan skalabilitas apabila terjadi failure/downtime pada server yang sedang aktif maka layanan akan berpindah ke server pasif kemudian berubah menjadi server aktif sehingga akses/permintaan koneksi dari client tidak terputus. Kemudian dari segi keamanan data, resiko kehilangan data dapat ditiadakan karena semua data tersimpan pada kedua server.
“PAULICEIA DESVAIRADA”: AS CRIAÇÕES INTELECTUAIS E AS CONSEQUÊNCIAS DA GLOBALIZAÇÃO
Authors: GONÇALVES SALIBA MAURÍCIO , DELSASSO LAVORATO MANFRÉ GABRIELE
Published: June 2019

A pesquisa aponta o direito às criações intelectuais como verdadeiro direito de personalidade, intrínseco ao intelecto humano e, por consequência, integrante de sua dignidade.Expõe a atemporalidade do desenvolvimento das criações e propriedades intelectuais diante do sistema jurídico, traçando um paraleloà literatura brasileira junto a obra “Pauliceia Desvairada”, de Mário de Andrade, diante das mudanças da Cidade de São Paulo, fruto da explosão econômica e do desenvolvimento célere. Utiliza-se os métodos dedutivo e de revisão bibliográfica. Por fim, tem-se a promoção das patentes verdes como relevante nos tempos atuais face a desenfreada poluição ambiental resultante da globalização imoderada.