bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Does chlorhexidine reduce bacteremia following tooth extraction?. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis v4
Authors: Arteagoitia Iciar
Published: March 2018

Data sources: Pubmed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, and Ovid MD. Searched until 30th April 2017. (chlorhexidine) AND (bacteremia OR bacteraemia) AND (extraction OR removal) were used as key words in a free-text search. Meeting Abstracts published were searched. References of each article were reviewed. We only included randomized controlled clinical trials. There were no restrictions regarding language or date of publication. The outcome measure was set on the incidence of the bacteremia measure within the first ten minutes post-extraction. Two reviewers independently undertook the risk of bias assessment and data extraction. A fixed-effect inverse variance weighted meta-analysis was conducted.
A multi-scale porous scaffold fabricated by a combined additive manufacturing and chemical etching process for bone tissue engineering
Authors: Shuai Cijun , Yang Youwen , Feng Pei , Peng Shuping , Guo Wang , Min Anjie , Gao Chengde
Published: March 2018

It is critical to develop a fabrication technology for precisely controlling an interconnected porous structure of scaffolds to mimic the native bone microenvironment. In this work, a novel combined process of additive manufacturing (AM) and chemical etching was developed to fabricate graphene oxide/poly(L-lactic acid) (GO/PLLA) scaffolds with multiscale porous structure. Specially, AM was used to fabricate an interconnected porous network with pore sizes of hundreds of microns. And the chemical etching in sodium hydroxide solution constructed pores with several microns or even smaller on scaffolds surface. The degradation period of the scaffolds was adjustable via controlling the size and quantity of pores. Moreover, the scaffolds exhibited surprising bioactivity after chemical etching, which was ascribed to the formed polar groups on scaffolds surfaces. Furthermore, GO improved the mechanical strength of the scaffolds.
EFFECTS OF HEATER DIMENSIONS ON NANOFLUID NATURAL CONVECTION IN A HEATED INCINERATOR SHAPED CAVITY CONTAINING A HEATED BLOCK
Authors: ABBASSİ Mohamed Ammar
Published: March 2018

The present work reports a numerical study of natural
convection in an incinerator shaped enclosure with a localized heated source
situated at the bottom. Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) is used to simulate
nanofluid (water-Al2O3) flow and heat transfer.
Simulations have been carried out for the pertinent parameters: Rayleigh number
(Ra=103−106), solid volume fraction

   relative heat source high (

), relative heat source width (

), and inclination angle of the
incinerator (

). The comparison of the obtained
results is in excellent agreement with results from literature. It may be noted
that the Rayleigh number, the solid volume fraction, the heat source tallness
enhances the heat transfer and influences the flow pattern and the thermal
structures. However for the relative heat source width plays opposite role for
values superior to 0.4.
A REVIEW OF FLOW BOILING IN MINI AND MICROCHANNEL FOR ENHANCED GEOMETRIES
Authors: DALKILIÇ Ahmet Selim
Published: March 2018

Flow boiling researches in enhanced geometries practiced recently have been summarized in this review. Classical approximations in macroscale flows have not applied to the flows with small hydraulic diameters, so, this subject has been paid attention by the researchers. Application areas of these structures are increasing continuously due to cooling need in small confined spaces. The related studies have been reviewed in a chronological manner and their parameters have been given in a table in order for the researchers to observe the scientific duration regarding the progresses on this subject. Almost all papers on this subject have been produced after 2000, therefore, this subject is considered as an actual one to improve and worth to study in the literature. This study can not only be evaluated as the beginning argument for the researchers involved in flow boiling process in mini and microchannel, but it also consists of new works on the investigated subject.
Análise multicriterial no auxílio de tomada de decisão: Estudo de caso no reservatório São Gonçalo, Paraíba
Authors: Santos Valterlin da Silva , Nobrega Aila Katamara Queiroga
Published: March 2018

O reservatório São Gonçalo, situado no município de Sousa, Paraíba, entrou em colapso em agosto de 2015, de modo que as populações das cidades abastecidas pelo reservatório sofreram com um racionamento de água e as atividades agrícolas no Perímetro Irrigado de São Gonçalo e nas áreas no entorno do reservatório foram suspensas. Diante disso, objetivou avaliar a melhor forma de operação dos recursos hídricos do reservatório para que tal fato não ocorra novamente. Para tanto, foi proposto 5 (cinco) alternativas de operação do reservatório considerando os principais usos e os níveis de água do mesmo. Foi utilizado o método de análise multicriterial Prometheee II para a busca da melhor alternativa. Foram estabelecidos critérios de avaliação separados em duas dimensões (critérios referentes à utilização da água no reservatório e critérios referentes à utilização da água pela agricultura irrigada). A subjetividade da decisão humana foi analisar através de 11 (onze) cenários possíveis de pesos para cada dimensão. Os resultados apontaram que a alternativa 3 (suspensão da atividade de irrigação quando o nível o reservatório estiver abaixo de 20% da capacidade de armazenamento) e a alternativa 4 (diminuição da água destinada a irrigação quando o nível do reservatório atingir 40% da capacidade de armazenamento e suspensão da atividade de irrigação quando o nível o reservatório estiver abaixo de 20% da capacidade de armazenamento) são as melhores alternativas para a operação do reservatório dependendo do peso destinada a cada dimensão, porém tais alternativas também podem ser as piores.
Enriquecimento proteico de resíduo de umbu-cajá empregando fermentação semissólida
Authors: Silva Jéssica Leite da , Silva Osvaldo Soares da , Alves Fernanda Maslova Soares , Vieira Neidemarques Casimiro , Nascimento Ana Marinho do
Published: March 2018

Objetivou-se estudar o processo de enriquecimento proteico do bagaço do umbu-cajá com a utilização da levedura Saccharomyces cerevisiae, por meio de fermentação semissólida. O resíduo foi proveniente de uma fábrica de polpas localizada no município de Pombal, Paraíba a fermentação foi realizada em biorreatores de bandejas dispostos em estufa de circulação de ar a 37 °C durante 72 horas. O maior teor de proteína bruta alcançado nos resíduos foi de 5,5% às 48 horas de fermentação. O emprego da levedura (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) na fermentação semissólida do resíduo de umbu-cajá viabiliza a obtenção de um concentrado proteico, que poderá posteriormente ser utilizado como fonte alternativa de alto potencial proteico, em ração animal.
A educação ambiental como instrumento de sensibilização para reutilização de resíduos sólidos
Authors: Moitinho Elicarla Barbosa , Campos Gabriella Moreira , Machado Igor Bruno , Figueredo Dayane Mayara , Mendes Icaro Matheus França , Sales Ricélia Maria Marinho
Published: March 2018

A inserção da educação ambiental no recinto escolar tem grande relevância nas mobilizações efetivas para o desenvolvimento sustentável. Dessa forma, objetivou-se desenvolver estratégias de sensibilização para disseminação dos princípios da educação ambiental junto a discentes do ensino médio de uma escola estadual situada em Pombal, Paraíba. Os procedimentos metodológicos pautaram-se em três etapas: a observação não participante; a realização de rodas de conversas com elementos estruturados visando à quantificação; e a inserção de atividades de reutilização de resíduos sólidos, objetivando iniciar um processo de sensibilização dos estudantes a partir da prática. Os resultados da análise revelaram que a Educação Ambiental no ambiente escolar se dá de maneira sucinta, contribuindo com uma lacuna que dificulta a compreensão de integração entre a natureza e a sociedade, ressaltando apenas a ideia de que as questões ambientais resumem-se apenas às noções do conservadorismo e da natureza como algo intocável, desenraizando a responsabilidade de cada indivíduo na construção de uma identidade planetária.
Effect of Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 Genetic Polymorphism on the Inhibitory Action of Antidepressants on CYP2D6-Mediated Dopamine Formation from p-Tyramine
Authors: Niwa Toshiro , Yanai Mayumi , Matsumoto Maya , Shizuku Marina
Published: March 2018

PURPOSE: The inhibitory effects of antidepressants, such as imipramine, desipramine, and fluvoxamine, on dopamine formation from p-tyramine catalyzed by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6.2 (Arg296Cys, Ser486Thr) and CYP2D6.10 (Pro34Ser, Ser486Thr), were compared with those on dopamine formation catalyzed by CYP2D6.1 (wild type), to investigate the effect of a CYP2D6 polymorphism on neuroactive amine metabolism in the brain. METHODS: Inhibition constants (Ki) of the antidepressants toward dopamine formation catalyzed by CYP2D6.1, CYP2D6.2, and CYP2D6.10, which were expressed in recombinant Escherichia coli, were compared. RESULTS: Imipramine and desipramine competitively or non-competitively inhibited dopamine formation mediated by CYP2D6.1, CYP2D6.2, and CYP2D6.10 with Ki values of 3.9–4.9, 5.9–9.6, and 26.7–37.5 µM, respectively. The maximal velocity (Vmax) values for dopamine formation by all CYP2D6 variants gradually increased with increasing fluvoxamine concentrations up to 40–100 µM, indicating that fluvoxamine stimulated dopamine formation. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the inhibition/stimulation of CYP2D6-mediated dopamine formation by these antidepressants would be affected by CYP2D6 polymorphism in the brain. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.
PERCEPTION OF ACADEMIC STAFF OVER THEIR CAREER DUE TO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION AT SOHAR UNIVERSITY
Authors: AL-Shibli Sulaiman Said , Abu Shakra Ahmad , Khan Dr. M. Firdouse Rahman
Published: March 2018

Purpose: The objectives of the study are to analyze ways through which technology introduced in Sohar University is helping the lectures teaching in the University and improves their research activities and to analyze the methods of administrative works of lectures in the University.

Design/methodology/approach: To carry out this research study, 133 samples were collected from academic staff working in all the faculties of Sohar University using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was containing the personal details, teaching, research and administration related factors. The data obtained was analyzed, and interpreted to obtain the result.

Main Findings: The study reveals that the academic staff feels the technology implementation has improved the teaching pattern and standards of the university and hence their teaching style also has changed. It is also proven that the academic staff feels the technology implementation has helped to improve their research career. It is shown that the academic staff feels the technology implementation has helped to reduce their administrative work.

Research limitations/Implications: It was reported that the technology implementation would be successful only when adequate training is given beforehand and most time is wasted for rectifying the technical bugs arising due to technological implementation.

Social implications: The study suggests that technology implementation is successful only if technical staff regularly maintains computers. They also suggested that there is a need for software skills training though it is time-consuming.

Originality/Value: Only a very few have examined the perception of the academic staff of all the faculties at University level in Oman, and it is a first-hand study of its kind, and the results will be useful to IT departments.
Therapeutic plasmapheresis: an eleven-year clinical experience
Authors: Tekdöş Şeker Yasemin , Hergünsel Gülsüm Oya , Özel Bilgi Deniz
Published: March 2018

Objective: Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is currently indicated as an alternative treatment regimen in a number of guidelines for various medical conditions. In this article we retrospectively reviewed cases who underwent TPE in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital intensive care unit between 2007 and 2016 and compared the findings to the current reports in the literature. Methods: A total of 80 cases were treated with TPE between 2007 and 2016 in our intensive care unit. Information on demographic variables, therapeutic indications, catheterized veins, complications during the procedure, number of sessions, replacement products used and survival data was collected. In addition, pre- and post-procedure serum triglyceride, cholesterol and amylase levels were also collected in acute pancreatitis cases associated with hypertriglyceridemia. Results: A total of 501 TPE sessions were performed on 80 cases comprising 35 neurology, 18 hematology, 12 hypertriglycemic acute pancreatitis and 7 acute hepatic insufficiency patients, along with 8 cases with less common indications including sepsis, hyperthyroidism resistant to medical therapy and toxic epidermal necrolysis. The age of the subjects ranged between 12 and 82 years (mean; 45.08 ± 14.67 years). Sixteen (23.19%) cases died before the completion of the planned sessions. Pre- and post-procedure serum triglyceride, cholesterol and amylase levels were significantly different in acute pancreatitis cases (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Timely implementation of TPE in applicable indications may be helpful in preventing morbidity and mortality in a wide spectrum of disorders.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITY AND ISLAMIC SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON ISLAMIC BANKING EMPLOYEES, ITS IMPLICATION TOWARDS WORKPLACE DEVIANCE
Authors: Siswanto Siswanto
Published: March 2018

This study aims to analyze the effects of Islamic spirituality and Islamic social responsibility on workplace deviance. Series of data analysis techniques have been projected to achieve the goal oriented.  However, the techniques include descriptive statistical analysis through cross tabulation, comparative test and Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis. The results indicate that: 1) the characteristic of employee age determine the difference of Islamic spirituality implementation, 2) the difference of employee age determines the difference of  Islamic social responsibility implementation, 3) the differences of biographical characteristics of Islamic banking employees covering gender differences, marital status, and age differences do not determine implementation of workplace deviance, 4) Implementation of Islamic piety concept which includes Islamic spirituality or personal piety, and social responsibility or social piety affect deviant behavior in the workplace. Social piety can reduce deviant behavior in the workplace. While personal piety is not able to reduce deviant behavior in the workplace.

Keywords: Islamic spirituality, Islamic social responsibility, Workplace deviance
THE EFFECT OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON CORPORATE VALUE
Authors: Rahayu Yayuk Sri , Widiati Putri Kurnia
Published: March 2018

Economic development has many methods in development of financial institutions banking. Liquidity management can affect the institution. The crisis in financial sector is caused by low capability of financial institutions to deal fund sources. It affects the development of securities market and real sector. This study aims to analyze the effect of Intellectual Capital on Banking Value in Indonesia. The effect of Intellectual Capital is derived revenue (financial performance) on Banking Value, indirect effect of Intellectual Capital to Company's value of financial performance. This research is a descriptive explanatory research to test the hypotheses. The population is all Indonesia Banking. This research uses 30 banks with 5 years period (series) from year 2011 until 2015. The samples are 5 years x 30 = 150 item data and analyzed by path analysis. The research results indicate that companies should aware to important role of intellectual capital management. Company must manage intellectual capital within company, because it can affect on firm value. Intellectual capital has a significantly and positive effect on financial performance. In addition, there is an indirect effect of Intellectual Capital on firm value through financial performance. Optimal intellectual capital will create value added to company to provide a separate characteristic. The company will be able to compete with its competitors, because it has a unique competitive advantage.
Keywords: intellectual capital, financial performance, corporate value
ANALYZING THE EFFECT OF TRUST AND PERCEIVED VALUE ON PURCHASE INTENTION (Case Study of Shopee)
Authors: Rafsandjani Rieza Firdian
Published: March 2018

The progress of marketing is accelerating, nowadays people do not have to waste their time walking to the store to buy things. They just need to browse the internet and search for what they want and get it in no time. With this convenience and speed, online shopping interest is increasing. When customers intend to purchase products from the internet, they consider values and perceived beliefs. The main purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of the perception of values and beliefs on purchasing intentions in Shopee. Data were collected from 50 respondents and multiple regression analysis was used to test the relationship between variables. Based on the indicators described on the perception of value that is the value of experimental, functional value, market value and on the belief that is the ability, virtue, integrity then they have a significant partial influence on the purchase intention. The results can be maintained by giving customers the best value and earning their trust to maintain their purchase intentions.

 
THE INFLUENCE OF ISLAMIC ETHICAL RETURN, INVESTMENT AND FIRM VALUE
Authors: Febri, RS. Wahyu , Sagena Basir
Published: March 2018

An interest of investors in investing in the stock market is to get a rate of return as an element of revenue. Given this background, this study was to determine the influence of ethical Islamic return on investment and the value of the company, as well as the effect of the investment on firm value. The research was conducted on companies listed in the Jakarta Islamic Index for the period 2012-2015. The results showed an increase in income of non-kosher will lower interest of investors to invest, increase the amount of revenue non-kosher will lower the value of the company, an increase in the deviation of investment according to Islamic principles have a negative significant effect to company value, and increasing the amount of income halal through investments based on the principle of sharia will enhance shareholder value.

 
İSLAM DÜŞÜNÜRÜ BELHİ’NİN (849-934) RUH SAĞLIĞINA YÖNELİK GÖRÜŞLERİNİN MODERN PSİKOLOJİ DOĞRULTUSUNDA DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: GÜRSU Orhan
Published: March 2018

Studies have been

done in both traditional and modern sources regarding physical and mental

health of human beings because it has long been a field of interest of

humanity. Especially in today's rapid life cycle because of modern life, an

increase in psychological problems, anomie, the quest for meaning have

highlighted the importance of physical and mental health. Today at the point we

have reached, we can easily say that there is significant knowledge about

physical and mental health in both theoretical and practical areas. The topic

is also an important element in the area of Islamic culture of research.

However, it is difficult to say that there is enough information on this issue

because Islamic traditional sources are not being focused on enough and what

Islamic tradition says about the topic is mostly overlooked. However,

throughout centuries, Islamic scholars have contributed significantly to human

physical and mental health with the inspirations drived from the Holy Qur’an.

Nevertheless, it is pleasing to see that recently, there is a growing interest

and research in this field. In this paper, Ahmed Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's (849-934)

ideas about mental health in his work “Sustenance

for Body and Soul” are examined and evaluated in accordance with the

findings of modern psychology.
BUDİZM’DE KADININ KONUMU
Authors: Arslan Hammet
Published: March 2018

Budizm’in ilk dönemlerinde kadınlar, dönemim mevcut ataerkil kültürünün etkisiyle toplumsal tabakanın en alt sınıfına mensup, değersiz ve hiçbir işe yaramaz varlıklar olarak kabul edilmişlerdir. Başlangıçta Budda’nın düşüncesi de, dinde kadınlara yer vermeme şeklinde idi. Ancak, Budda’nın teyzesi ve aynı zamanda sütannesi olan Mahaprajapati’nin başını çektiği seçkin/elit kadınlar grubunun istikrarlı, kararlı ve kesin duruşu ile baş mürit Ananda’nın isteği Budda’nın fikrinin değişmesiyle ve kadınların dine kabulüyle sonuçlanmıştır. Böylelikle, mevcut kültürel yapıda radikal bir değişim yaşanmıştır. Bu makalede, kadınların sosyal tabakanın en alt katmanından kurtuluşu, manastıra kabul edilişi, dini ayin ve ibadetleri yönetme yetkisi, Budizm’in gelişimi ve ilerleyişine yapmış oldukları aktif katkıları ile sosyal faaliyetlere vermiş oldukları destekleri ele alınacaktır.
NOSTRA AETATE’NİN ARKAPLANI
Authors: Çoban Bekir Zakir
Published: March 2018

Nostra Aetate II. Vatikan Konsili dendiğinde, özellikle Hıristiyan
olmayanlar için, ilk akla gelen belgelerden biridir. Kilisenin diğer dinlerle
ilgili devrimsel bir açıklaması olarak görülen bu belge ile ilgili tartışmalar
halen sürmektedir. Nostra Aetate tabi ki fikir olarak ortaya çıkışından
deklarasyon olarak yayınlanmasına uzanan bir süreç geçirmiştir. Bu makalenin
amacı ilk kısmını, yani metnin arka planını ele almaktır. Bu bağlamda Nostra
Aetate’nin bir fikir olarak nasıl ortaya çıktığı; hangi temellere dayandığı;
metnin oluşumunda kimlerin etkisinin bulunduğu; deklarasyonun “Yahudi sorunu”
ile nasıl bir alakasının olduğu tartışılmıştır.
NOSTRA AETATE’NİN İLAN SÜRECİ:DE JUDAEIS’TEN NOSTRA AETATE’YE
Authors: Çoban Bekir Zakir
Published: March 2018

Nostra Aetate II. Vatikan Konsili’nin önemli belgelerinden biridir. Bu

belgede Kilise, tarihinde ilk defa diğer din mensuplarından olumlu bir dille

bahsetmektedir. Nevar ki bu metnin önce sadece Yahudilere yönelik bir

deklerasyon olarak planlanmış, fakat konsil sürecinde çeşitli değişimlere

uğrayarak en son Müslümanlar da dahil olmak üzere Hıristiyanlar dışındaki din

mensuplarıyla ilgili bir belge halini almıştır. Biz burada Yahudilerle ilgili

düşünülen ilk taslak olan Decretum de Judaeis’ten Nostra Aetate’ye nasıl

gelindiğini ele alacağız. Ardından metinle ilgili farklı kesimlerden ne tür

tepkiler geldiğini değerlendirmeye çalışacağız. 
ANLAMA BAĞLAMINDA DİRİLİŞLE İLGİLİ BAZI ÂYETLERE BAKIŞ
Authors: Şahin İskender
Published: March 2018

Kur'ân-ı Kerîm'in ana konularından birisi de diriliş inancıdır. Söz

konusu akide, diğer inanç esaslarını temellendiren ve sağlamlaştıran bir

özelliğe sahiptir. Dolayısıyla diriliş ile ilgili âyetlerin doğru anlaşılıp

yorumlanması oldukça önemlidir. Tefsir geleneği içerisinde diriliş ile ilgili

birtakım âyetlerin anlaşılmasında bazı problemlerin olduğu görülmektedir. Bu

problemler, genellikle âyetlerin siyak ve sibaka dikkat etmeksizin bir bütünlük

içerisinde değerlendirilememesinden ve yeterli derecede kavramların

araştırılmamasından kaynaklanmaktadır. Oysa farklı şekillerde anlaşılan

âyetler, tespit edilen hususlar dikkate alındığında diriliş ile ilişkili

oldukları görülecektir. Dolayısıyla tefsir faaliyetlerinde bulunan

araştırmacıların Kur'an çalışmalarında bu hususlara dikkat etmeleri âyetlerin

daha iyi anlaşılıp yorumlanmasına zemin hazırlayacaktır. 
ABDÎ EFENDİ’NİN TASAVVUF RİSÂLESİ
Authors: Çavuşoğlu Raşit
Published: March 2018

Bu çalışmada Abdî Efendi’nin bazı

tasavvufî hakîkatleri barındıran risâlesi işlenmektedir. Nakşibendiyye tarîkatı

esaslarından olan letâif-i hamse başta gelmek üzere rüya, müşâhede ve mükâşefe

gibi tasavvufî konuların işlendiği risâle dört bölümden müteşekkildir. İnsan

nefsine bahşedilen beş hissin tasavvufî terbiyedeki önemi vurgulanarak başlayan

eser, bu beş temel hisle batınî hakîkatlerin idrak edilebileceğini ve sâlikin

seyr ü sülûkunu bu makamlara uygun yaptığı zikirler vasıtasıyla tamamlayacağını

ifade eder. Çalışmamızın giriş bölümünde eserle ilgili genel bir değerlendirme

yapılmıştır. Birinci bölümde, risâle müellifi Abdî Efendi’nin kimliği

tartışmaya açılmış, risâlenin konusu ve muhtevası hakkında detaylı malumat

verildikten sonra yine bu bölümde eserin yazma nüshasının tavsifi yapılmıştır.  İkinci bölümde ise, risâlenin transkripsiyonlu

metni verilmiştir. 
TÜRKİYE’DE MANEVİ DANIŞMANLIK VE REHBERLİK LİTERATÜRÜ ÜZERİNE BİBLİYOGRAFİK BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: Yenen İlker
Published: March 2018

Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de Manevi Danışmanlık ve Rehberlik

üzerine yapılan çalışmaların bibliyografik bilgileri yer almaktadır. Bu makale,

1963-2017 yılları arasında Türkiye’de yapılmış ve yapılmakta olan akademik

çalışmaları sunmaktadır. Çalışmanın temel amacı, Manevi Danışmanlık ve

Rehberlik alanında yapılan çalışmalar hakkında araştırmacılara katalog bilgisi

vermektir. Makalede yöntem olarak tüm çalışmalar sırasıyla doktora tezleri,

yüksek lisans tezleri, makaleler, tebliğler ve kitaplar şeklinde tasnif

edilmiştir. Ayrıca söz konusu çalışmalar, kendi başlıkları altında alfabetik

olarak sıralanmıştır.
İSVEÇ’TE DİN VE DEVLET İLİŞKİLERİNİN SEKÜLERLEŞME BAĞLAMINDA İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Kılıç Seray
Published: March 2018

1593 yılındaki Uppsala Meclisi ile

Evanjelik Lüteryen öğretiyi resmi din olarak kabul eden İsveç Krallığı, XVIII.

yüzyıldan itibaren uyguladığı reformlar ile din ve devlet ilişkileri bağlamında

tarafsızlık politikasına doğru ilerlemiştir. 2000 yılında alınan bir kararla

devlet ve İsveç Kilisesi arasındaki resmi bağın sona ermesi bu anlamda önemli

bir adım olarak kabul edilmekle birlikte dini örgütlere ilişkin yasal

düzenlemeler ve bu örgütlerin toplumsal yapılanma içindeki konumu hala

tartışılmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı İsveç’te din ve devlet arasındaki ilişkileri,

tarihsel gelişimini ve mevcut durumunu, sekülerleşme kuramı bağlamında

incelemektir. Yasalar, komisyon raporları ve yazındaki diğer çalışmalar

üzerinden yapılan inceleme neticesinde İsveç’in üç nedenle kendine özgü bir

vaka olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. İlk olarak, İsveç’teki mevcut durum uzun yıllar

süren, siyasi ve dini otoriteler arasındaki müzakerelerin neticesidir. İkinci

olarak, bu reform süreci dini ve siyasi otoriteler arasındaki güç paylaşımı

üzerinden değil demokratik bir devletin unsuru olarak inanç özgürlüğü temelinde

yürütülmüştür. Son olarak, İsveç Kilisesi ile devlet arasındaki ayrılığın

fiilen ve tam anlamıyla gerçekleşmediği, bu iki otorite arasındaki ilişkinin

hala muğlak olduğu görülmüştür. Bu durum, geleneksel dini pratiklerin toplumsal

yapı içindeki işlevselliğinin geçerliliğini korumasından ileri gelmekte olup

İsveç’i sekülerleşme kuramı içinde kendine özgü bir yere koymaktadır.
A Fossilized Language Pattern for the Singular First Person Subject Pronoun in the Saudi Context: I vs. I am
Authors: Rakab Mehmet Bulent
Published: March 2018

The drive that motivated this study was an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher’s observation of a fossilized grammar pattern produced by students over an extended period of time.  The fossilized pattern “I am go” frequently emerges in the EFL context of Saudi Arabia, for which a number of factors could be accountable, including overgeneralization of a grammar pattern, inadequate instruction, lack of negative and corrective feedback, being frequently exposed to peers’ production of the fossilized pattern, and so forth.  155 undergraduate students from a Saudi university responded to a multiple-choice question with three options.  The findings revealed that only one third of the participants identified the correct singular first person subject pronoun in English “I”, which corresponded to (انا) in Arabic.  Based on the results, pedagogical and methodological recommendations are made as to how the possibility of the emergence of the incorrect pattern in question can be reduced or minimized.

 
English Learning Motivation of First-Year Students in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
Authors: Mahammed Azilah , Rawian Rafizah Mohd
Published: March 2018

Studies have shown that motivation influences the learning of English as a second language (ESL) where it has not only increased students’ drive in language learning but it also influenced their language performance. However, most of the first-year students in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) were found to have low English performance. This study thus examined UniSZA students’ motivation level in learning English and significant difference in their level of motivation in learning English in terms of gender. The sample for this study comprised of 112 first-year students of UniSZA. The data for this study were gathered through the adapted version of Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB). The findings revealed that most of the students had high level of motivation and the difference between males and females in terms of their motivation level was significant. Interestingly, females were found to be more motivated than the males. It is hoped that the findings would help English instructors in their teaching as they can plan appropriate motivational strategies for both the male and female students to enhance their potential in learning English and thus increases their English performance.
In-Class Online Discussion Activities to Enhance EFL Learners’ English Self-Efficacy and Language Learning Strategies
Authors: Yang Pei-Ling
Published: March 2018

The study aims to investigate the effect of in-class online discussion on EFL college low-achievers’ English self-efficacy and their language learning strategies.  It integrates the features of quasi-experimental research to examine whether online discussions would enhance college low-achievers’ English self-efficacy and their learning strategy application.  Two classes of the college learners from one university were randomly recruited in the study.  Two questionnaires (English self-efficacy and language learning strategies) were administered both before and after the intervention.  Besides the descriptive analysis of the learners’ background information, a series of inferential statistics were conducted to demonstrate findings from the quantitative data.  The study results reveal two significant findings.  First, the participants applied language learning strategies more frequently.  Second, the participants had higher levels of English self-efficacy.
English Lexical Acquisition of Adult Learners in Instructional Settings: Issue on Lexical Input
Authors: Mokhtar Ahmad Azman , Mohd Rawian Rafizah , Singh Paramjit Kaur a/p Karpal
Published: March 2018

This study examined the receptive and productive English vocabulary knowledge of tertiary students. Vocabulary Levels Test (VLT) consisted of three tests, namely Passive Vocabulary Test (PVT), Controlled Active Vocabulary Test (CAVT), and Free Active Vocabulary Test (FAVT) was used to collect the data. A total of 360 first-, second- and third-year university students were involved in the study. The findings revealed that majority of them had very limited lexical knowledge to use English as their second or foreign language, though formal exposures to English language had been given to them for at least 11 years before entering the tertiary level. In trying to unfold the unsuccessful attempt to enhance the students’ lexical competent through the present Malaysian education system, the issue of lexical input in terms of quantity and quality had been raised.
ESL Reading Accuracy: The Inside Story
Authors: Mohd Rawian Rafizah , Mokhtar Ahmad Azman
Published: March 2018

Accuracy  has received countless and endless attention from language researchers due to its role in language learning. As such, a study is conducted to discover and understand the possible influence of accuracy in second language learning specifically in reading. Its findings will reveal whether accuracy does actually affect reading or vice versa. Simultaneously, the findings will then expose the extent of the possible influence as well as the aspects that may be affected. Its respondents are students who are taking  Basic English Language course. Purposeful random sampling technique is used to single out the respondents in terms of their (1) gender and (2) academic semester. An in-depth interview protocol is used to gather data from the selected respondents. An interview checklist is used to ensure the smoothness of the data gathering. An interview guide is prepared beforehand to ensure all important issues are explored. The interview questions are prepared in two versions: English and Malay language.
Understanding the out-of-class English Learning Choices of Students in Taiwan
Authors: Brown Charles Allen
Published: March 2018

Research has established that successful foreign language students often seek out opportunities to supplement their language studies with out-of-class language practice. Little is known, however, about the forms of out-of-class English studies in which successful English learners in Taiwan engage with the reasons for these particular choices being especially unclear. To address this gap, this project considered the out-of-class English learning choices of 79 university English majors in Taiwan. Findings based upon ethnographic interviews with these individuals indicate that they believed out-of-class English practice to be important due to the limitations associated with their formal language study. Despite this impetus, their choices of settings and interlocutors for English practice were constrained by beliefs about language circulating in the society, in particular social censure associated with English use in public places and with other Taiwanese. As a result, they tended to practice English in online venues, within the confines of the home, with like-minded peers, and with those perceived as foreigners. These results extend our understanding of out-of-class English study by addressing it as a socially-situated phenomenon, foregrounding the sorts of constraints that even highly-motivated language learners may face in their efforts to build their language proficiency.
Iranian-Islamic Culture in ELT: Exploiting Shahnameh and Masnavi in Iranian TEFL
Authors: Boroomand Faezeh , Yazdani Hosein
Published: March 2018

Regarding the requisite role of EFL learners' native culture alongside the target culture in TEFL in the globalization era, the present paper discusses the advantages of teaching EFL learners' national and local culture through local literature in TEFL and then elaborates on the potentiality of teaching Iranian-Islamic culture through Persian Literature in Iranian TEFL. Consequently, among many invaluable works of Persian Literature, Shahnameh and Masnavi are introduced as rich sources of Iranian-Islamic culture which can be employed in TEFL in Iran. Including the deep teachings of these two prominent works of Persian Literature in TEFL in Iran is one of the effective ways through which the Iranian-Islamic moral principles and attitudes can be fostered in EFL learners and the sublime messages of Ferdowsi and Mowlana can be passed down to the generations. Applying the idea will be beneficial not only to Iranian EFL learners during their language learning but also to the whole Iranian society in the long term.
Taiwanese Student Attitudes Towards Error Correction and Written Corrective Feedback in L2 Writing Classes
Authors: Berg David R. , Lu Yichen
Published: March 2018

Error correction and corrective feedback in L2 writing has long been an important issue for EFL teachers and researchers, as well as EFL students. This study aimed to examine a population of Taiwanese EFL writing students to assess their attitudes and preferences for corrective feedback in their English writing. This study utilized a 31-question self-report survey to gather data from 79 EFL writing students. Results indicate that most students felt it was very important for the teacher to provide comprehensive direct or indirect coded feedback on all types of errors, but mostly on grammatical errors. The findings hold important implications for EFL writing teachers in Taiwan. EFL writing teachers should have open dialogues with their students in order to determine the most beneficial form of feedback for each class.
Quasiparticles of widely tuneable inertial mass: The dispersion relation of atomic Josephson vortices and related solitary waves
Authors: Brand Joachim , Shamailov Sophie
Published: March 2018

Superconducting Josephson vortices have direct analogues in
ultracold-atom physics as solitary-wave excitations of two-component
superfluid Bose gases with linear coupling. Here we numerically extend
the zero-velocity Josephson vortex solutions of the coupled
Gross-Pitaevskii equations to non-zero velocities, thus obtaining the
full dispersion relation. The inertial mass of the Josephson vortex
obtained from the dispersion relation depends on the strength of linear
coupling and has a simple pole divergence at a critical value where it
changes sign while assuming large absolute values. Additional
low-velocity quasiparticles with negative inertial mass emerge at finite
momentum that are reminiscent of a dark soliton in one component with
counter-flow in the other. In the limit of small linear coupling we
compare the Josephson vortex solutions to sine-Gordon solitons and show
that the correspondence between them is asymptotic, but significant
differences appear at finite values of the coupling constant. Finally,
for unequal and non-zero self- and cross-component nonlinearities, we
find a new solitary-wave excitation branch. In its presence, both dark
solitons and Josephson vortices are dynamically stable while the new
excitations are unstable.
Determination of reduced mass and stiffness of flexural vibrating cantilever beam
Authors: Omarov Tamerlan , Tulegenova Kuralay , Bekenov Yerulan , Abdraimova Gulnara , Zhauyt Algazy , Ibadullayev Muslimzhan
Published: March 2018

In this paper we consider in general form the compilation of a dynamic model of a cantilever rod with a variable cross section that performs bending vibrations. A real mechanical system is a system with distributed parameters. The task of dynamic modeling is the creation of a more convenient calculation scheme. The dynamic model of a rod of an alternating cross section obtained in this case is a discrete system with a concentrated mass at the end of the reduced mass associated with fixing a weightless elastic rod. The problem of determining the parameters of a discrete system is solved from the condition that the kinetic energies of the initial (real) and reduced (discrete) systems are equal. As a result of the work, formulas were obtained that make it possible to determine the reduced mass of the beam and its bending stiffness concentrated at the end of the console. The major goal of this paper is to address the derivation of the frequency equation of flexural vibrating cantilever beam considering the bending moment generated by an additional mass at the free end of beam, not just the shear force. It is a transcendental equation with two unambiguous physical meaning parameters. And the influence of the two parameters on the characteristics of frequency and shape mode was made. The results show that the inertial moment of the mass has the significant effect on the natural frequency and the shape mode. And it is more reasonable using this frequency equation to analyze vibration and measure modulus.
Associations between muscle myotonometry (a)symmetry and functional movement performance in young women and men
Authors: Radžiūnas Kęstutis , Radžiūnienė Margarita , Vainoras Alfonsas , Poderys Jonas
Published: March 2018

Asymmetry of body parts refers to absence of symmetry and unevenly developed body parts in terms of the axis and plane. It has been long ago noticed that no perfectly correct human body exists, and bodies are to a greater or lesser extent asymmetric. A passive way of life, insufficient movement and inappropriate ergonomics of the workplace have a negative impact on the skeletal muscle system, usually resulting in reduced muscle power, static and dynamic muscle endurance, and altered muscle tone. The aim is to determine whether muscle myotonometry parameters are informative in early risk diagnostics to predict the likelihood of skeletal muscle system trauma. The study involved 382 people aged 18-24. Participants were devided into two groups: according to the accumulated composite score. Testing was made one time. The study consisted of functional movement and myotonometry evaluation. The study analyses and presents comparisons of the results depending on the trauma likelihood and sex. In addition, asymmetry of the left and the right body side is investigated. The analysis of the asymmetries (delta) in the frequency of damped oscillations of trapezius, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius (inner and outer part) on the left and right sides of the body demonstrated greater asymmetries between the left and the right sides of the body in the groups of both men and women with a lower chance of trauma. The assessment of asymmetries in femoris rectus and tibialis anterior between the left and the right sides of the body showed differences in the frequency of damped oscillations in all groups. Muscle myotonometry parameters are informative and may be used in early risk diagnostics to predict skeletal muscle system trauma. The asymmetry in tibialis muscle tone between the left and the right leg causes poorer parameters of functional movement performance in women. No associations were found to exist with the ability to perform functional movements in men. The asymmetry in femoris muscle tone between the left and right leg demonstrates the ability of young subjects to perform functional movements. It is characteristic of men and, to a lower extent, of women.
Structural damage detection based on cloud model and Dempster-Shafer evidence theory
Authors: Tian Liang , Guo Huiyong , Zhou Xinyu , Wang Yushan
Published: March 2018

Cloud model and D-S theory have been widely used in uncertainty reasoning. Meanwhile, modal strain energy and Inner Product Vector are also utilized as damage-sensitive features to detect structural damage. In this paper, a new structural damage identification approach is proposed based on Dempster-Shafer theory and cloud model. Cloud models were created to make uncertainty reasoning in damage structures by modal strain energy and the Inner Product Vector of acceleration. Then the results of the two methods were combined by using the Dempster-Shafer theory. Due to the classical D-S theory involves counter – intuitive behavious when the high conflicting evidences exists, the distance function was introduced to correct the conflict factor K and combine the evidences. Moreover, a model of simple beam was created to verify the feasibility and accuracy for the single-damage and the multiple-damage. The effects of noise on damage detection were investigated simultaneously. The results show that the method has strong anti-noise ability and high accuracy.
Numerical analysis on aerodynamic behavior of high-speed trains in the tunnel and open air based on the virtual reality technology
Authors: Wang Xiao Ying
Published: March 2018

This paper numerically computed the problem of pressure fluctuations in the open air and tunnel based on the virtual computer technology, and experimentally verified the correctness of the numerically computational model. In the open air, pressure fluctuation at the nose tip of train head was serious and presented two obvious valley and peak values. Pressure at the nose tip of train tail did not present obvious fluctuations. Pressure at the train head was obviously more than that at the train tail. For different observation points, the peak and valley values of far-field pressures only showed translation with the increased running time. In the tunnel, pressures at the nose tip of train head had obvious peak and valley values and were far more than those in the open air. For different observation points, the peak and valley values of far-field pressures did not simply present translation with the increased running time, which indicated that there was wall effect in the tunnel. In addition, the absolute values of the maximum positive and negative pressures of the high-speed train in the near and far fields obviously increased with the increased running time. The pressure fluctuation caused by the high-speed train in the tunnel was the superposition of the inlet pressure wave and air disturbance caused by the passing train. The size of local air pressure was related to tunnel length, train length and speed. The peak value of positive pressures in the tunnel appeared when the train entered the tunnel. The valley value of negative pressures in the tunnel would appear in the area where the expansion wave of train head was superimposed with the compression wave of train tail. According to tunnel length, train length and speed, the specific positions where the peak and valley values of positive and negative pressures appeared could be approximately obtained. If the tunnel was very long, it was possible to present the peak value of positive pressures caused by the superposition of more continuous compression waves or the valley value of negative pressures caused by the superposition of more continuous expansion waves.
Impact of rotor eccentricity on electromagnetic vibration and noise of permanent magnet synchronous motor
Authors: Lin Fu , Zuo Shuguang , Deng Wenzhe
Published: March 2018

Rotor eccentricity is a common fault in permanent magnet synchronous motors. Its effect on the vibration and noise is thoroughly investigated in this paper. The additional force harmonics due to static eccentricity and dynamic eccentricity are firstly derived with the rotational direction of force harmonics into consideration. A finite element model is built to calculate the force and two dimensional fast Fourier transform is employed to obtain the space and frequency orders under different types of eccentricity. Then, a multiphysics model is established to predict the vibration and acoustic noise under different eccentricity types and levels. Finally, the conclusions drawn from the analytical and simulation results are partly validated by experimental test. It is found that rotor eccentricity greatly intensifies the vibration and noise due to the induced force harmonics with lower space orders. Dominant vibration and noise peaks would transfer to the frequency band in the vicinity of the lower modal frequency when eccentricity occurs.
Characterization of damage evolution during fatigue of composite structures accompanied with self-heating effect by means of acoustic emission
Authors: Katunin Andrzej
Published: March 2018

Due to the increasing use of composite materials for load-carrying structures that subjected to high-magnitude cyclic loading or vibrations, it is essential to investigate the accompanying phenomena occurring during structural degradation. The phenomenon, which may significantly accelerate structural degradation is the self-heating effect, causing intensive heating due to mechanical energy dissipation. In order to prevent sudden degradation of composite structures it is essential to characterize occurring damage types and their evolution during fatigue process. In this paper, the determination of fracture mechanisms during fatigue loading was performed based on acoustic emission analysis. The obtained results allow for clustering of acoustic emission data by type of occurring damage and correlate it with accompanying self-heating appeared during loading. This allows for proper understanding of physics of observed phenomena, which may help in design and operation of composite structures subjected to fatigue loading accompanied with self-heating effect.