bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Los partidos políticos en México. El paradigma de la rendición de cuentas en el marco de las reformas en materia de transparencia y acceso a la información
Authors: Morán Torres Enoc Francisco , Valencia Villatoro Marco Antonio
Published: February 2018

El presente artículo se avoca al estudio de la reforma constitucional en materia política-electoral del año 2014 que realizó el Estado Mexicano, particularmente las nuevas instituciones y disposiciones normativas relativas a la fiscalización de los Partidos Políticos y a la transparencia y acceso a la información en el ámbito electoral, su interacción con el ámbito político y social de nuestro país y el papel que desempeñarán los organismos constitucionales autónomos en la tarea de vigilar que las referidas entidades de interés público cumplan con las obligaciones que legal y constitucionalmente tengan encomendadas sobre el particular en aras de transitar al Estado Constitucional Democrático de Derecho. Estudio que se fortalece a partir de la perspectiva que aporta el derecho comparado en algunos países de Iberoamérica
Compliance y self-cleaning en la contratación pública europea
Authors: Rodríguez-Arana Jaime
Published: February 2018

La contratación pública es una de las causa de la corrupción. Además de la dimensión punitiva es necesario explorar otras aproximaciones que parten de la perspectiva preventiva. Son las técnicas de compliance y de self-cleaning, de inspiración anglosajona. La Unión Europea acaba de regular en su Directiva de contratación pública de 2014 el self-cleaning estableciendo una serie de características que deberán ser desarrolladas por los Estados Miembros
El ejercicio de la acción de cesación frente a las condiciones generales de la contratación
Authors: Sande Mayo María Jesús
Published: February 2018

El ejercicio de las acciones de cesación en el marco de las condiciones generales de la contratación plantea una serie de particularidades que convienen ser clarificadas, fundamentalmente, en el caso de que la cláusula cuyo cese se pretende forme parte del contenido principal del contrato. En estos supuestos, para determinar la licitud de la cláusula ésta habrá de ser sometida a un doble control o filtro de transparencia, que ha sido desarrollado por el Tribunal Supremo así como por el Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea en los últimos tiempos
Incapacidad temporal y despido. A propósito de una sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea de 1 de diciembre de 2016, asunto Daouidi, C-395/15
Authors: Munín Sánchez Lara
Published: February 2018

La jurisprudencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea tiene una gran importancia tanto la evolución de nuestras instituciones jurídico – laborales como en su interpretación conforme al derecho comunitario. La cuestión presente concierne a la calificación como discriminatoria de los despidos de trabajadores que se encuentran enfermos o de baja, lo que supone un cambio jurisprudencial en relación a lo que había sido el tradicional criterio del Tribunal Supremo español, que ha descartado de manera sistemática su calificación como nulos. Ahora, la respuesta no es tan sencilla, sino que habrá que analizar caso por caso la duración de la baja, la gravedad de la dolencia y el propio conocimiento que sobre la incapacidad tiene el empresario.
A memoria histórica no Estado español: entre o dereito de graza e o dereito positivo, a propósito dunha sentenza do Tribunal Supremo do 13 de marzo de 2017
Authors: Vázquez-Rey Farto Ernesto
Published: February 2018

O presente comentario versa sobre unha sentenza do Tribunal Supremo, ditada o 13 de marzo de 2017, na que se analizan varios pedimentos sobre a Lei 52/2007, do 26 de decembro, pola que se recoñecen e amplían dereitos e se establecen medidas a favor de quen padeceron persecución ou violencia durante a guerra civil e a ditadura, comunmente denominada Lei da Memoria Histórica, con base na Lei Orgánica 4/2001, do 12 de novembro, reguladora do dereito de petición, tratando de reivindicar a aplicación da Lei da Memoria Histórica como dereito positivo e non como dereito graciábel no Estado español
STRONG, S.I.; FACH GÓMEZ, K.; CARBALLO PIÑEIRO, L., Comparative Law for Spanish-English Speaking Lawyers. Legal Cultures, Legal Terms and Legal Practices / Derecho comparado para abogados anglo- e hispanoparlantes. Culturas jurídicas, términos jurídicos y prácticas jurídicas, Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltenham/Northampton, 2016, 672 págs.
Authors: Oanta Gabriela
Published: February 2018

Recensión de la obra STRONG, S.I.; FACH GÓMEZ, K.; CARBALLO PIÑEIRO, L., Comparative Law for Spanish-English Speaking Lawyers. Legal Cultures, Legal Terms and Legal Practices / Derecho comparado para abogados anglo- e hispanoparlantes. Culturas jurídicas, términos jurídicos y prácticas jurídicas, Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltenham/Northampton, 2016, 672 págs.La obra objeto de esta recensión es fruto de la original labor realizada por tres profesoras de Derecho (S.I. Strong, Katia Fach Gómez, y Laura Carballo Piñeiro) procedentes de tres Universidades diferentes de Estados Unidos de América y de España (Universidad de Missouri, Universidad de Zaragoza, y Universidad de Santiago de Compostela). Las autoras de este libro se han propuesto concretar un ambicioso proyecto humano y profesional, esto es escribir una obra totalmente bilingüe – en los dos primeros idiomas de mayor difusión internacional (inglés y español) – dedicada, desde una perspectiva del Derecho comparado, a las culturas jurídicas, empresariales y sociales, sin perder de vista en ningún momento que su trabajo será manejado sobre todo por personas con formación jurídica con un buen dominio del inglés (para los hispanófonos) o del español  (para los anglófonos).
Responsabilidad penal de las personas jurídicas y mecanismos para su prevención
Authors: Quinteiro Cruz Diego
Published: February 2018

Desde el año 2010 el Código Penal español acoge una regulación sobre la responsabilidad penal de las personas jurídicas. Este nuevo régimen opta por un modelo mixto que parte de una responsabilidad de tipo vicaria y prevé la posibilidad de eximir a las empresas de dicha responsabilidad en la medida de que tratasen de evitar de un modo efectivo la comisión de conductas delictivas mediante los denominados “protocolos de prevención penal”. En objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el vigente régimen de responsabilidad penal y sus caracteres, con especial atención a los elementos básicos de un protocolo de prevención penal.
O mecanismo de resolución de controversias no ACTI
Authors: Soto Díaz David
Published: February 2018

A arbitraxe entre Estados e investidores particulares doutros Estados, coñecida polas súas siglas en inglés, ISDS, ten sido obxecto de críticas ao longo dos últimos anos, polas malas consecuencias que ten tido especialmente nos países en vías de desenvolvemento. O Acordo Transatlántico para o Comercio e o Investimento,  máis coñecido polas súas siglas en inglés TTIP, prevía incorporar, nun primeiro momento este mecanismo de arbitraxe. Máis tarde debido á oposición popular ao Tratado, a Comisión Europea puxo sobre a mesa a posibilidade de establecer un Tribunal Permanente. O obxectivo deste traballo é analizar o mecanismo de acción da arbitraxe ISDS e do novo Tribunal proposto pola Comisión Europea.
A retrospective study of brochoscopic profile of patients in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Kumar Amit , Choudhary Prashant , Khan Javed , Saini Rishi
Published: February 2018

Background: The purpose of this study was to find out the demographic profiles, indications, bronchoscopic findings and diagnosis of the patients who underwent bronchoscopic examination.Methods: A retrospective analysis of 200 consecutive fiber-optic bronchoscopies was performed at RMCH from June 2015 to June 2017 to find out the demographic and clinical profile of the patients who underwent this procedure. The instrument Olympus video bronchoscope was used for the procedure.Results: Among total of 200 patients, 131 (65.5%) were males and 69 (34.5%) patients were females. 150 (75%) patients were smokers and 50 (25%) patients were non- smokers. Cough was the most common presenting symptom in 180 (90%) of the patients followed by breathlessness 138 (69%), chest pain 114 (57%), hemoptysis 80 (40%), fever 66 (33%). The most common finding is endobronchial growth in 119 (59.5%) followed by nonspecific inflammation 40 (20%), inconclusive 21 (10.5%), normal 12 (6%), suspected growth 8 (4%).Out of 200 patient biopsy was done in 65 patients (32.5%) and most common histopathological diagnosis was malignancy 42 (64.61%), pulmonary tuberculosis 10 (15.38%), Infective pathology 9 (13.8%), inconclusive 4 (6.1%).Conclusions:Bronchoscopy is a safe and useful tool for making the diagnosis of a variety of pulmonary diseases. Endobronchial growth and malignancy were the commonest findings on bronchoscopy and histopathological examination respectively. Moreover, we would like to emphasize the importance of attempting biopsy from the abnormal segment of the lung even when bronchoscopy does not show frank mucosal growth.
A prospective study of chest injuries and associated complications with special reference to surgical emphysema
Authors: Dangi Sunil Kumar , Meena Naresh , Parmar Ashok
Published: February 2018

Background: Chest trauma (or thoracic trauma) is a serious injury of the chest. Thoracic injuries may present extremely dramatic clinical problem that demand rapid diagnosis, decision making and aggressive management. Thoracic injuries can range from simple single rib fracture to major thoracic vessel injury and pulmonary contusion.Objective of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics and risk factors of thoracic trauma patients, and to evaluate their relationship in the development of complications with special emphasis to surgical emphysema.Methods: Descriptive, prospective and analytical study of a cohort of patients with thoracic trauma who were followed up for a period of 30 days. Excluded from the study were those patients with moderate to severe cranio-encephalic trauma, long bone fractures, abdominal trauma, and patients who required mechanical ventilation.Results: A total of 102 patients met the inclusion criteria out of which 90(88.23%)patients were male and 12(11.77%) female with male to female ratio of 7.5:1. Patients having surgical emphysema were all male 21(21.56%). Most common mode of the injury seen was road traffic accidents in 80 (80.95%) patients, followed by assault in 9(9.52%) patients, bull horn injury and fall from height in 4(4.76%) patients. Other chest injury which was most commonly associated with surgical emphysema was haemothorax in 11(52.38%) patients, followed by pneumothorax in 7(33.33%) patients, pulmonary contusion in 6(28.57%) patients and flail chest in 3(14.26%) patients. The risk of complications increases significantly in patients with more than 2 rib fractures, in older patients and in the presence of some comorbidities such as COPD and pathologies that require anticoagulation. The risk of re-admittance is greater in patients older than 60 years.Conclusions: Patients with thoracic trauma who present with co-morbidities, are older than 60 years and have more than 2 ribs fractures may present with more complications. These factors should be contemplated in the evaluation, management and follow-up of these subjects.
Efficient application of Trichoderma viride on soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] seed using thin layer polymer coating
Authors: Kuchlan P. Falah , Kuchlan M.M.M. Ansari K. , Ansari M. M.
Published: February 2018

Soybean crop is very sensitive to change in climate and suffers from vagaries of climate. The productivity thus gets affected in different years due to the influence of climatic condition, incidence of diseases and insects. Trichoderma sp. is considered as a potential biocontrol and growth promoting agents for many crop plants. Trichoderma spp. is generally being applied to the soil and seed as talcum powder form. Though powder formulations may be applied directly to seeds at the rate of 5g/kg seed, the effectiveness of Trichoderma seed treatment is lost due to poor adhesion on the smooth seed coat surface of soybean. Thus, it was targeted to achieve maximum benefit by Trichoderma seed treatment mediated through polymer coating. Two soybean cultivars were treated with Trichoderma viride with different formulation namely Trichoderma culture solution with polymer, Trichoderma culture talc with polymer, Trichoderma culture talc powder dry dressing. Endophytic growth of Trichoderma viride in root, stem and leaf was studied by agar plate method at 27±10C for seven days. The percentage of plants with Trichoderma endophytic growth was 97-100 per cent in plants from seeds treated with Trichoderma with polymer as compared to 37-45 per cent in plants from seeds treated with Trichoderma talc powder dry dressing. Control plants did not show any endophytic growth of Trichoderma. Significant increase in plant height was observed due to endophytic growth of Trichoderma. 24 per cent yield advantage was observed due to Trichoderma culture solution treatment with polymer. Seedling mortality due to collar rot (0.61%) and disease incidence of Myrothecium Leaf Spot, Anthracnose and Rhizoctonia Arial Blight (0.34%) was significantly lower than control (9.8% and 9.169%). Proper application of Trichoderma viride on soybean seed through polymer coating has significant potential to reduce diseases and to improve plant growth and seed yield.
MAKNA AMAR MA’RUF NAHI MUNKAR MENURUT MUHAMMAD ASAD DALAM KITAB THE MESSAGE OF THE QUR’AN
Authors: Kusnadi Kusnadi , Zulkarnain Zulhilmi
Published: February 2018

This study purpose to understand Amar Ma'ruf Nahi Munkar according to Muhammad Asad in the book The Message of The Quran. In many Islamic literature, the study of amar ma'ruf nahi munkar has been widely practiced, both among theology, civic organizations, religious politics and literary books of commentary. One of the books that also discusses this study is The Message of The Quran, a book of translations and tafsir, written by Muhammad Asad. It is. This work is in the form of translation and interpretation. The explanations in it are in the form of footnotes and comments on translated verses as well as certain attachments related to particular themes. The compilation of this book is based on the orderliness of the letter as adopted by the majority of scholars and based on the reading of Hafs bin Sulaiman al-Asadi. At each beginning of the letter discussed, the letter periodization is first explained, the general explanation of the contents of the letter content. That Asad always interpret the word amar ma'ruf with something right. While nahi munkar with the opposite meaning something is wrong. Asad revealed to do something must be in accordance with the syariah that contained the Qur'an and sunnah. Because, to reach the best community or people is always to do something in accordance with the law or syariah that prevail in Islam.
KAIDAH HAFALAN AL-QURAN PADA MADRASAH TAHFIZ ANNUR MARKAZ YALA DAN MADRASAH DARUSSALAM RANGEK NARATTIWAT DI THAILAD SELATAN
Authors: Mahama Ahmadzakee , Jehwae Phaosan
Published: February 2018

This paper purpose to examine the rules of recitation of the al-Qur’an in Southern Thailand at Madrasah Annur Markaz Yala and Madrasah Darussalam. The author tries to see which rules are more practical to be practiced in the process of memorizing the al-Qur’an between the two rules. This study looks at current developments either at the stage of the academic Madrasah or in the religious section of each student in each method of guiding to memorize the al-Qur’an with the same time period of purpose  as to memorize what is memorized. In this study is to see the good rules to use in order to give birth to the memorizers of the al- Qur'an are really good in terms of memorization. It will also be discussed about the law of memorizing the al-Qur’an, the advantages memorization of the al-Qur’an and the important of memorizing the al-Qur’an which in this study the authors will analyze and determine the student in one madrasah as many as 60 people with a share of 10 juz, 20 juz and 30 juz .
Avrupa Ortak Kültür ve Sanat Mirasının Korunmasında Avrupa Birliği'nin Çalışmaları: Avrupa Kültür Başkenti Programı Özelinde Bir İnceleme
Authors: Akdemir Erhan
Published: February 2018

Kültür ve sanat sahası kentler için yeni bir endüstri biçimine, kültürel endüstriye dönüşmüş du-

rumdadır. Ancak bu endüstri sadece ekonomik kazanç sağlamayı değil ortak kültürel ve sanatsal

mirasın ortaya çıkarılmasında da önemli bir araç olarak kabul edilmektedir. Buradan hareketle,

Avrupa Kültür Başkenti programı da bu hususları içerecek şekilde hem Avrupa kentlerinin sosyoekonomik kalkınmalarına katkı sağlayabilecek hem de Avrupa’nın ortak kültürel ve sanatsal

mirası konusunda bir aidiyet ve bilinç yaratabilecek bir program, proje ve katalizör durumundadır. Bu makale çalışması ayrıca AB bütünleşme süreci içerisinde de ortak Avrupa kültür ve sanat

mirasının varlığının korunmasının önemli bir role sahip olduğunu savunmaktadır. 
Does Irisin Link Physical Exercise with Alzheimer’s Disease?
Authors: Sumsuzzman Dewan Md. , Jin Yunho , Choi Jeonghyun , Lee Sang-Rae , Hong Yonggeun
Published: February 2018

Irisin, a skeletal muscle-secreted myokine, produced in response to physical exercise, has protective functions in both the central and the peripheral nervous systems, including the regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factors and modification of telomere length. Such beneficial effects may inhibit or delay the emergence of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This review is based on the hypothesis that irisin produced by physical exercise helps control AD progression. Herein, we describe the physiology of irisin and its potential role in delaying or preventing AD. Although current and ongoing studies on irisin show promising results, further research is required to clarify its potential as a meaningful therapeutic target for treating human diseases.
Recursive Abduction and the Universality of Physical Laws: A Logical Analysis Based on Case Studies
Authors: He Yuqing
Published: February 2018

The paper studies some cases in physics such as Galilean inertia motion and etc., and presents a logical schema of recursive abduction, from which we can derive the universality of physical laws in an effective logical path without requiring infinite inductions. Recursive abduction provides an effective logical framework to connect a universal physical law with finite empirical observations based on both quasi-law tautologies and suitable recursive dimensions, two new concepts introduced in this paper. Under the viewpoint of recursive abduction, the historical difficulty from Hume’s problem naturally vanishes. In Hume’s problem one always misunderstood a time-recursive issue as an infinitely inductive problem and, thus, sank into an inescapable quagmire. With this new effective logical schema, the paper gives a concluding discussion to Hume’s problem and justifies the validity of probability argument for natural laws.
Can Genetics Predict Sports Injury? The Association of the Genes GDF5, AMPD1, COL5A1 and IGF2 on Soccer Player Injury Occurrence
Authors: McCabe Kiah , Collins Christopher
Published: February 2018

Genetics plays an integral role in athletic performance and is increasingly becoming recognised as an important risk factor for injury. Ankle and knee injuries are the most common injuries sustained by soccer players. Often these injuries result in players missing training and matches, which can incur significant costs to clubs. This study aimed to identify genotypes associated with ankle and knee injuries in soccer players and how these impacted the number of matches played. 289 soccer players including 46 professional, 98 semi-professional and 145 amateur players were genetically tested. Ankle and knee injuries and the number of matches played were recorded during the 2014/15 season. Four genes were assessed in relation to injury. Genotypes found to be associated with injury included the TT genotype of the GDF5 gene, TT and CT genotypes of AMPD1 gene, TT genotype of COL5A1 and GG genotype of IGF2 gene. These genes were also associated with a decrease in the number of matches played.
Direct Flux Control for Stand-Alone Operation Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Generator Using Resonant-Based Sliding-Mode Control Approach
Authors: Ji Kai , Huang Shenghua
Published: February 2018

In this paper, a novel voltage control strategy of stand-alone operation brushless doubly fed induction generator for variable speed constant frequency wind energy conversion systems was presented and discussed particularly. Based on the model of the generator power system, the proposed direct flux control strategy employs a nonlinear reduced-order generalized integrator based resonant sliding-mode control scheme to directly calculate and regulated the output value of converter which control winding stator required so as to eliminate the instantaneous errors of power winding stator flux, and no involving any synchronous rotating coordinate transformations. The stability, robustness and convergence capability of the proposed control strategy were described and analyzed. Owing to no extra current control loops involved, therefore simplifying the system configuration design and enhancing the transient performance. Constant converter switching frequency was achieved by using space vector pulse width modulation, which reduce the harmonic of generator terminal voltage. In addition, experimental results prove the feasibility and validity of the proposed scheme, and excellent steady and dynamic state performance is achieved.
Research on a Precision and Accuracy Estimation Method for Close-range Photogrammetry
Authors: Ma Kai-feng , Huang Gui-ping , Xu Hai-jun , Wang Wei-feng
Published: February 2018

Precision and accuracy estimation is an important index used to reflect the measurement performance and quality of a measurement system. To reveal the significance and connotations of the precision and accuracy estimation index of a close-range photogrammetry system, several common precision and accuracy estimation methods used in close-range photogrammetry are explained from a theoretical perspective, and the mechanism of the internal coincidence precision estimation and the external coincidence accuracy estimation are deduced, respectively. Through detailed experimental design and testing, the validity and reliability of the proposed precision and accuracy estimation methods are verified, which provides strong evidence for the quality control, optimisation, and evaluation of the measurement results from a close-range photogrammetry system. At the same time, it has significance for the further development of precision and accuracy estimation analysis of close-range photogrammetry systems.
The growth of interest for astronomical X-ray polarimetry
Authors: Marin Frédéric
Published: February 2018

Astronomical X-ray polarimetry was first explored in the end of the 60's by pioneering rocket instruments. The craze arising from the first discoveries on stellar and supernova remnant X-ray polarization led to the addition of X-ray polarimeters on-board of early satellites. Unfortunately, the inadequacy of the diffraction and scattering technologies required to measure polarization with respect to the constraints driven by X-ray mirrors and detectors, coupled to long integration times, slowed down the field for almost 40 years. Thanks to the development of new, highly sensitive, compact X-ray polarimeters in the beginning of the 2000's, the possibility to observe astronomical X-ray polarization is rising again and scientists are now ready to explore the high energy sky thanks to modern X-ray polarimeters. In the forthcoming years, several X-ray missions (both rockets, balloons and satellites) will open a new observational windows. A wind of renewal blows over the area of X-ray polarimetry and this paper presents for the first time a quantitative assessment, all based on scientific literature, of the growth of interest for astronomical X-ray polarimetry.
An Experimental Study on Static and Dynamic Strain Sensitivity of Smart Concrete Sensors Doped with Carbon Nanotubes for SHM of Large Structures
Authors: Meoni Andrea , D'Alessandro Antonella , Downey Austin , García-Macías Enrique , Rallini Marco , Materazzi A. Luigi , Torre Luigi , Laflamme Simon , Castro-Triguero Rafael , Ubertini Filippo
Published: February 2018

The availability of new self-sensing cement-based strain sensors allows the development of dense sensor networks for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of reinforced concrete structures. These sensors are fabricated by doping cement-matrix materials with conductive fillers, such as Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs), and can be embedded into structural elements made of reinforced concrete prior to casting. The strain sensing principle is based on the multifunctional composites outputting a measurable change in their electrical properties when subjected to a deformation. Previous work by the authors was devoted to material fabrication, modeling and applications in SHM. In this paper, we investigate the behavior of several sensors fabricated with and without aggregates and with different MWCNTs content. The strain sensitivity of the sensors, in terms of fractional change in electrical resistivity for unit strain, as well as their linearity are investigated through experimental testing under both static and dynamically varying compressive loadings. Moreover, the responses of the sensors when subjected to destructive compressive tests are evaluated. Overall, the presented results contribute to improving the scientific knowledge on the behavior of smart concrete sensors and to furthering their understanding for SHM applications.
The Change in Biotic and Abiotic Soil Components Influenced by Paddy Soil Microbial Fuel Cells Loaded with Various Resistances
Authors: Gustave Williamson , Yuan Zhao-feng , Sekar Raju , Ren Yu-xiang , Chang Hu-cheng , Chen Zheng
Published: February 2018

Soil microbial fuel cells (sMFC) are a novel technique that use organic matters in soils as an alternative energy source. External resistance (ER) is a key factor influencing sMFC performance and, furthermore, alters the soil’s biological and chemical reactions. However, little information is available on how the microbial community and soil component changes in sMFC with different ER. Therefore, the effects of anodes of sMFC at different ER (2000 Ω, 1000 Ω, 200 Ω, 80 Ω and 50 Ω) were examined by measuring organic matter (OM) removal efficiency, trace elements in porewater and bacterial community structure in contaminated paddy soil. The results indicated that ER has significant effects on sMFC power production, OM removal efficiency and bacterial beta diversity. Moreover ER influences iron, arsenic and nickel concentration as well in soil porewater. In particular, greater current densities were observed at lower ER (2.4mA, 50Ω) compared to a higher ER (0.3mA, 2000Ω). The removal efficiency of OM increased with decreasing ER whereas it decreased with soil distance away from the anode. Furthermore, principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) revealed that ER may shape the bacterial communities that develop in the anode vicinity but have minimal effect on that of the bulk soil. The current study illustrates that lower ER can be used to selectively enhance the relative abundance of electrogenic bacteria and lead to high OM removal.
Influence of Scarification on the Germination Capacity of Acorns Harvested from Uneven-aged Stands of Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur L.)
Authors: Kaliniewicz Zdzisław , Tylek Paweł
Published: February 2018

Scarification involves the partial removal of the seed coat on the side of the hilum, opposite the radicle, to speed up germination in acorns. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of scarification on the germination capacity of pedunculate oak acorns, selected and prepared for sowing. The diameter, length and mass of acorns were measured before and after scarification in four batches of acorns harvested from uneven-aged trees (76, 91, 131 and 161 years). The measured parameters were used to determine the correlations between acorn dimensions and mass, and to calculate the dimensional scarification index and the mass scarification index in acorns. Scarified and non-scarified acorns from every batch were germinated on sand and peat substrate for 28 days. The analyzed acorns were characterized by average size and mass. Scarification decreased acorn mass by around 22% and acorn length by around 31% on average. Scarification and the elimination of infected acorns increased germination capacity from around 64% to around 81% on average. Acorns can be divided into size groups before scarification to obtain seed material with varied germination capacity. Larger acorns with higher germination capacity can be used for sowing in container nurseries, whereas smaller acorns with lower germination capacity can be sown in open-field nurseries.
Impulsive Noise Characterization in Narrowband Power Line Communication
Authors: Barmada Sami , Bai Li , Tucci Mauro , Raugi Marco , Zheng Tao
Published: February 2018

Currently, narrowband Power line communication (PLC) is considered as an attractive communication system in smart grid environments for applications such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). In this paper, we will present a comprehensive comparison and analysis in time and frequency domain of noise measured in China and Italy. In addition, impulsive noise in these two countries are mainly analyzed and modeled using two probability based models, Middleton Class A (MCA) model and \(\alpha\) stable distribution model. The results prove that noise measured in China is rich in impulsive noise, and can be modeled well by \(\alpha\) stable distribution model, while noise measured in Italy has less impulsive noise, and can be better modeled by MCA model.
Natural Variation OsCd1V449 Contributes to Reducing Cadmium Accumulation in Rice Grain
Authors: Yan Huili , Xu Wenxiu , Xie Jianyin , Gao Yiwei , Wu Lulu , Sun Liang , Chen Xu , Zhang Tian , Dai Changhua , Lin Xiuni , Feng Lu , Wang Xueqiang , Li Fengmei , Zhu Xiaoyang , Li Jinjie , Li Zichao , Chen Caiyan , Ma Mi , Zhang Hongliang , He Zhenyan
Published: February 2018

Cadmium accumulation in rice grain poses a serious threat to people’s health. Understanding the genetic basis on grain cadmium accumulation facilitates efforts to reduce it. Here, we show that OsCd1 is involved in Cd uptake and contributes to grain accumulation in rice. Natural variation in OsCd1 with a missense mutation Val449Asp is responsible for the divergence of rice grain cadmium accumulation between japonica and indica. Notably, near-isogenic line tests confirmed that the indica variety carrying the OsCd1V449 allele could reduce the grain cadmium accumulation. The favorable allele OsCd1V449 may be an important genetic resource to reduce grain cadmium accumulation for indica.
Fundamentals of microwave technology for non-invasive blood glucose monitoring and review of the most significant works developed
Authors: Juan Poveda Carlos Gabriel
Published: February 2018

A retrospective review of the most important researches made regarding non-invasive blood glucose monitoring is presented, and bases for further investigation in this field are offered. The problem of diabetes disease on its two known types as well as its consequences and its management is discussed, and the need for this kind of glucose monitoring to avoid the painful procedures is shown. Fundamentals of microwave technology concerning relative permittivity measurement and tissue characterization are provided to understand the operating principles of non-invasively measuring, and theory review on this concern is presented. Variations of the relative permittivity in some zones of the body as the blood glucose level changes are studied to assess the feasibility of this kind of glucose monitoring. Literature references of electrical properties of biological tissues are studied, and the most relevant researches made regarding non-invasive blood glucose monitoring are discussed, focusing on the systems based on microwave resonators.
Estado de la cuestión de la selección de características y sus aplicaciones
Authors: Orenes Casanova Yolanda
Published: February 2018

En este artículo se tienen principalmente dos objetivos: primero, el estudio de forma exhaustiva del método de Selección de Características, y segundo, la clasificación de diferentes aplicaciones de uso de dicho método, todo ello servirá para elaborar un Estado del Arte del tema. Que sirve de punto de partida para establecer diferentes problemas abiertos que quedan pendientes de estudiar en el futuro. Asimismo, cabe destacar que se ha realizado una recopilación bastante diversa en cuanto a las aplicaciones encontradas de la Selección de Características obtenidas de diferentes fuentes bibliográficas, lo que permite hacerse una idea sobre la relevancia de este tipo de técnicas en la actualidad, sobre todo en un mundo en el que cada vez hay más información y los agentes económicos y sociales quieren extraer conclusiones relevantes de la misma que les ayude  a tomar mejores decisiones. Tras esta revisión de la literatura sobre la Selección de Características encontramos que existe una cierta problemática sobre la Clasificación que posibilita el establecimiento de una futura línea de investigación que mejore los resultados de investigaciones anteriores. El objetivo de esta futura línea de investigación debe enfocarse a la reducción de la complejidad computacional de las técnicas de Selección de Características, es decir, la dimensión de las entradas y mejora del rendimiento del clasificador. Adicionalmente se observa que queda pendiente de investigar nuevos métodos que permitan trabajar con variables numéricas y con ello que favorezcan una mayor aplicabilidad de las técnicas de Selección de Características.
Vibration of a segment tunnel lining under internal blast loading
Authors: Hu Kang , Vafeidis Anastasios , Chu Cheng , Zhao Yuetang
Published: February 2018

Segmental tunnel is common in subway tunnel engineering, which is at risk of being attacked by terrorists’ bombing and accidental explosions. Due to the discreteness of segmental tunnel lining, it’s difficult to model its dynamic response to internal blast loading. In this paper, a simplified equivalent model was proposed to model the segmental tunnel lining’s vibration response to axisymmetric internal blast loading. This model can account for joints’ reduction of lining’s sectional rigidity, and concentrations of stress and strain on joints can be calculated. This research may aid in protective design and hardening measures for critical part of subway tunnels of segmental lining structure.
Annual flow duration curve model for ungauged basins
Authors: Burgan Halil Ibrahim , Aksoy Hafzullah
Published: February 2018

A flow duration curve (FDC) plots the percentage of time that flow in a stream is equal to or exceeding a given value. In a gauged basin, it is obtained by sorting the observed flow from the largest to the smallest, and plotting against the corresponding exceedance probability. At ungauged basins where no data exist, the need for developing empirical methods emerges. This study aims at developing an FDC model for ungauged basins. The model is based on the normalized nondimensional annual mean flow quantiles. The annual mean flow is empirically calculated by a regression equation that takes drainage area and annual precipitation as input. Slope of the channel is additionally considered in the regression, however no better performance is achieved. Seyhan and Ceyhan basins in the Mediterranean region in southern Turkey are chosen as the study area. Data from 109 gauging stations are used for the calibration and validation of the model. Gauging stations on the tributaries are studied with a view to limiting anthropogenic activities on the rivers. Results of the application are found so promising that the model can be considered a good foundation for the development of FDCs at ungauged basins.
Pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran matematika melalui teori pembelajaran sibernetik berbantuan software derive
Authors: Salim Salim , Maryanti Era
Published: February 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini diantaranya: (1) menemukan karakteristik perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan, (2) mendeskripsikan kevalidan perangkat pembelajaran, (3) menganalisis keefektifan pembelajaran menggunakan perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan dan (4) menganalisis peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa melalui pengunaan perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Research  And Development menggunakan model Plomp. Hasil penelitian ini diantaranya: (1) karakteristik perangkat pembelajaran yaitu mengandung komponen kemampuan berpikir kritis dan memanfaatkan TIK, (2) perangkat pembelajaran berkategori sangat valid, (3) efektif diterapkan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran matematika, (4) perangkat pembelajaran melalui teori pembelajaran sibernetik berbantuan software derive dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa Development of Mathematical Devices Learning Through the Learning Sibernetic Theory to Assisted Derive Software  AbstractThe purpose of this research including: ( 1 ) find characteristic device learning developed , ( 2 ) described validity device learning , ( 3 ) analyze effectiveness of learning using learning devices developed and ( 4 ) analyzing the improved critical thinking ability of students through the use of a device of learning developed . The method in this research use approach to Research And Development using model Plomp .This research result of them: (1) learning device characteristics i.e. contain components of critical thinking ability and make use of ICT, (2) the very valid category of learning devices, (3) effectively applied in learning activities Mathematics, (4) the learning devices through the learning sibernetic theory to assisted  derive software can improve the ability of students mathematical thinking critically
Diaspora żydowska. Elefantyna i Edfu
Authors: Mendecki Norbert
Published: February 2018

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Samoofiarowanie Eliasza (1 Krl 17, 21)
Authors: Mikołajczak Mieczysław
Published: February 2018

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Pascha – centrum roku liturgicznego Starego i Nowego Ludu Bożego
Authors: Janicki Jan Józef
Published: February 2018

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Dzwony w liturgii
Authors: Sinka Tarsycjusz
Published: February 2018

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Msza święta w kulturze Zairu
Authors: Gajda Janusz
Published: February 2018

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W poszukiwaniu Świętego Graala
Authors: Tronina Antoni
Published: February 2018

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Współczesny geniusz apostołem Biblii. Sylwetka Alberta Schweitzera
Authors: Nakonieczny Rafał
Published: February 2018

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VII Międzynarodowe Sympozjum Józefologiczne na Malcie (1997)
Authors: Nowak Władysław
Published: February 2018

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KS. ANTONI TRONINA, Panie, abym przejrzał. Ślepota i niewidomi w Biblii, Lublin 1997
Authors: Warzecha Julian
Published: February 2018

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ZBIGNIEW MAREK SJ, Biblia w katechetycznej posłudze słowa, Kraków 1998
Authors: Łopatka Grzegorz
Published: February 2018

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TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONCEPT ATTAINMENT MODEL OF TEACHING ON ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY
Authors: Kaur Rajwinder
Published: February 2018

Concept Attainment Model as teaching strategy to teaching is concerned with the concept formation and concept attainment. Concept attainment is a process of finding out defining attributes of a given category. Concept Attainment Model helps to clarify ideas. It engages students in formulating a concept through the use of illustrations, word cards or specimens called examples. Concept Attainment Model is well suited to classroom use. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Concept Attainment Model on academic achievement of Secondary School Students in Chemistry by using experimental method. The sample of the study included 60 Class IX students. Purposive sampling technique was used to collect data. The students were divided into two groups (30 students in each group) i.e. experimental and control group on the basis of scores on intelligence test. The experimental group was taught through concept attainment model and the control group was taught by using traditional method. After completion of teaching, a self-developed achievement test was administered on both the groups. For drawing out the result, t-test was used. The result showed that students exposed to concept attainment model possessed higher score than the students taught through traditional method.
DEMONETISATION AND GOLD: A STUDY OF INDIA
Authors: Kaur Manpreet
Published: February 2018

On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs.1000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series. This is required to tackle counterfeiting Indian banknotes, to effectively nullify black money hoarded in cash and curb funding of terrorism with fake notes. The present study examines the impact of demonetization decision on gold prices in India. It is studied by comparing the data of gold prices for 30 days, 15 days and 7 days before and after November 8, 2016. The data consists of daily prices of gold obtained from World Gold Council database. Paired t-test and wilcoxon signed ranks test are used to study the statistical significance of the results. It has been found that demonetization decision has significantly reduced the price of gold in India. It may be due to the reason that after demonetization announcement, income tax department tightened the noose around the jewellers as people rushed to convert their old currency notes (Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000) into precious metal gold. It resulted in dropping the price of gold in India in short run.
A STUDY OF CAREER MATURITY IN RELATION TO SELF-CONCEPT OF HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENTS
Authors: Kaur Ravinder Pal
Published: February 2018

Aim of education is preparation for life and to develop human beings who are capable, not just to manage their own affairs but to serve their society and to achieve their own unique individuality and dignity (Winch, 2007). Work is an integral part of all human activities. Work has facilitated man to satisfy his daily needs.
Value patterns of Science and Arts students in relation to their Socio Economic Status and Type of School
Authors: Kaur Amandeep
Published: February 2018

Values give meaning and strength to a person’s character by occupying a center place in his life. Values are the bases on which the actions, reactions, emotions and judgments of an individual depend. The Study was designed to examine the Value patterns of Science and Arts students in relation to their Socio Economic Status and type of School. Participants were 200 adolescents of 10+2 grade of Science and Arts stream from Amritsar city. The findings of the study revealed that no significant differences exist in the six values of Science and Arts Students. There is no significant difference in value patterns of Science and Arts students belonging to High Socio Economics Status. Science and Arts Students belonging to low Socio Economic Status differ significantly on Aesthetic Values and Religious Values and no significant differences exist in the Value pattern of Science and Arts Senior Secondary School Students studying in Government and Private Schools.
Student Research Convention: Best practices for Rearing Young Talents
Authors: Mohanty Prasamita
Published: February 2018

Education plays a significant role in the preparation of life including youths. It helps them to identify their interests and aptitude and gives them a sense of direction to higher form of education particularly research. Spirit of inquiry, creativity and innovativeness are some of the natural endowments bestowed upon human beings, which are the keys to transformation of life. These factors, when manifested in the form of research, open new frontiers of knowledge, which is instrumental for all forms of development. Perhaps, this is the reason for which research is recognized as one of the core functions of the universities/institutions of higher learning and the universities have been rendering this responsibility with utmost diligence.
A Mobile App for the Self-Report of Psychological Well-Being During Pregnancy (BrightSelf): Qualitative Design Study (Preprint)
Authors: Doherty Kevin , Barry Marguerite , Marcano-Belisario José , Arnaud Bérenger , Morrison Cecily , Car Josip , Doherty Gavin
Published: February 2018

BACKGROUND

Maternal mental health impacts both parental well-being and childhood development. In the United Kingdom, 15% of women are affected by depression during pregnancy or within 1 year of giving birth. Suicide is a leading cause of perinatal maternal mortality, and it is estimated that >50% of perinatal depression cases go undiagnosed. Mobile technologies are potentially valuable tools for the early recognition of depressive symptoms, but complex design challenges must be addressed to enable their use in public health screening.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to explore the issues and challenges surrounding the use of mobile phones for the self-report of psychological well-being during pregnancy.

METHODS

This paper presents design research carried out as part of the development of BrightSelf, a mobile app for the self-report of psychological well-being during pregnancy. Design sessions were carried out with 38 participants, including pregnant women, mothers, midwives, and other health professionals. Overall, 19 hours of audio were fully transcribed and used as the basis of thematic analysis.

RESULTS

The study highlighted anxieties concerning the pregnancy journey, challenges surrounding current approaches to the appraisal of well-being in perinatal care, and the midwife-patient relationship. Designers should consider the framing of perinatal mental health technologies, the experience of self-report, supporting self-awareness and disclosure, providing value to users through both self-report and supplementary features, and designing for longitudinal engagement.

CONCLUSIONS

This study highlights the needs, motivations, and anxieties of women with respect to technology use in pregnancy and implications for the design of mobile health technologies.