bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Size–Luminosity Relations and UV Luminosity Functions at z = 6–9 Simultaneously Derived from the Complete Hubble Frontier Fields Data
Authors: Kawamata Ryota , Ishigaki Masafumi , Shimasaku Kazuhiro , Oguri Masamune , Ouchi Masami , Tanigawa Shingo
Published: February 2018

We construct z ∼ 6–7, 8, and 9 faint Lyman break galaxy samples (334, 61, and 37 galaxies, respectively) with accurate size measurements with the software glafic from the complete Hubble Frontier Fields (HFF) cluster and parallel fields data. These are the largest samples hitherto and reach down to the faint ends of recently obtained deep luminosity functions. At faint magnitudes, however, these samples are highly incomplete for galaxies with large sizes, implying that derivation of the luminosity function sensitively depends on the intrinsic size–luminosity relation. We thus conduct simultaneous maximum-likelihood estimation of luminosity function and size–luminosity relation parameters from the observed distribution of galaxies on the size–luminosity plane with the help of a completeness map as a function of size and luminosity. At z ∼ 6–7, we find that the intrinsic size–luminosity relation expressed as r
e ∝ L

β
has a notably steeper slope of

than those at lower redshifts, which in turn implies that the luminosity function has a relatively shallow faint-end slope of

. This steep β can be reproduced by a simple analytical model in which smaller galaxies have lower specific angular momenta. The β and α values for the z ∼ 8 and 9 samples are consistent with those for z ∼ 6–7 but with larger errors. For all three samples, there is a large, positive covariance between β and α, implying that the simultaneous determination of these two parameters is important. We also provide new strong lens mass models of Abell S1063 and Abell 370, as well as updated mass models of Abell 2744 and MACS J0416.1−2403.
Alternative Explanations for Extreme Supersolar Iron Abundances Inferred from the Energy Spectrum of Cygnus X-1
Authors: Tomsick John A. , Parker Michael L. , García Javier A. , Yamaoka Kazutaka , Barret Didier , Chiu Jeng-Lun , Clavel Maïca , Fabian Andrew , Fürst Felix , Gandhi Poshak , Grinberg Victoria , Miller Jon M. , Pottschmidt Katja , Walton Dominic J.
Published: February 2018

Here we study a 1–200 keV energy spectrum of the black hole binary Cygnus X-1 taken with NuSTAR and Suzaku. This is the first report of a NuSTAR observation of Cyg X-1 in the intermediate state, and the observation was taken during the part of the binary orbit where absorption due to the companion’s stellar wind is minimal. The spectrum includes a multi-temperature thermal disk component, a cutoff power-law component, and relativistic and nonrelativistic reflection components. Our initial fits with publicly available constant density reflection models (relxill and reflionx) lead to extremely high iron abundances (>9.96 and

times solar, respectively). Although supersolar iron abundances have been reported previously for Cyg X-1, our measurements are much higher and such variability is almost certainly unphysical. Using a new version of reflionx that we modified to make the electron density a free parameter, we obtain better fits to the spectrum even with solar iron abundances. We report on how the higher density (

cm−3) impacts other parameters such as the inner radius and inclination of the disk.
Precision Orbit of δ Delphini and Prospects for Astrometric Detection of Exoplanets
Authors: Gardner Tyler , Monnier John D. , Fekel Francis C. , Williamson Mike , Duncan Douglas K. , White Timothy R. , Ireland Michael , Adams Fred C. , Barman Travis , Baron Fabien , Brummelaar Theo ten , Che Xiao , Huber Daniel , Kraus Stefan , Roettenbacher Rachael M. , Schaefer Gail , Sturmann Judit , Sturmann Laszlo , Swihart Samuel J. , Zhao Ming
Published: February 2018

Combining visual and spectroscopic orbits of binary stars leads to a determination of the full 3D orbit, individual masses, and distance to the system. We present a full analysis of the evolved binary system δ Delphini using astrometric data from the MIRC and PAVO instruments on the CHARA long-baseline interferometer, 97 new spectra from the Fairborn Observatory, and 87 unpublished spectra from the Lick Observatory. We determine the full set of orbital elements for δ Del, along with masses of 1.78 ± 0.07 M
⊙ and 1.62 ± 0.07 M
⊙ for each component, and a distance of 63.61 ± 0.89 pc. These results are important in two contexts: for testing stellar evolution models and for defining the detection capabilities for future planet searches. We find that the evolutionary state of this system is puzzling, as our measured flux ratios, radii, and masses imply a ∼200 Myr age difference between the components, using standard stellar evolution models. Possible explanations for this age discrepancy include mass transfer scenarios with a now-ejected tertiary companion. For individual measurements taken over a span of two years, we achieve <10 μas precision on the differential position with 10 minute observations. The high precision of our astrometric orbit suggests that exoplanet detection capabilities are within reach of MIRC at CHARA. We compute exoplanet detection limits around δ Del and conclude that, if this precision is extended to wider systems, we should be able to detect most exoplanets >2 M

J
on orbits >0.75 au around individual components of hot binary stars via differential astrometry.
Smart Makerspace: A Web Platform Implementation
Authors: Licks Gabriel , Teixeira Adriano , Luyten Kris
Published: February 2018

Makerspaces are creative and learning environments, home to activities such as fabrication processes and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) tasks. However, containing equipment that are not commonly seen or handled, these spaces can look rather challenging to novice users. This paper is based on the Smart Makerspace research from Autodesk, which uses a smart workbench for an immersive instructional space for DIY tasks. Having its functionalities in mind and trying to overcome some of its limitations, we approach the concept building an immersive instructional space as a web platform. The platform, introduced to users in a makerspace, had a feedback that reflects its potential between novice and intermediate users, for creating facilitators and encouraging these users.
Integration of microbiological, epidemiological and next generation sequencing technologies data for the managing of nosocomial infections
Authors: Brilli Matteo , Comandatore Francesco , Piazza Aurora , Zuccotti Gian Vincenzo , Bandi Claudio
Published: February 2018

At its core, the work of clinical microbiologists consists in the retrieving of a few bytes of information (species identification; metabolic capacities; staining and antigenic properties; antibiotic resistance profiles, etc.) from pathogenic agents. The development of next generation sequencing technologies (NGS), and the possibility to determine the entire genome for bacterial pathogens, fungi and protozoans will likely introduce a breakthrough in the amount of information generated by clinical microbiology laboratories: from bytes to Megabytes of information, for a single isolate. In parallel, the development of novel informatics tools, designed for the management and analysis of the so-called Big Data, offers the possibility to search for patterns in databases collecting genomic and microbiological information on the pathogens, as well as epidemiological data and information on the clinical parameters of the patients. Nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance will likely represent major challenges for clinical microbiologists, in the next decades. In this paper, we describe how bacterial genomics based on NGS, integrated with novel informatic tools, could contribute to the control of hospital infections and multi-drug resistant pathogens.
Additions to the vascular flora of central Italy. Second contribution.
Authors: Conti Fabio , Falcinelli Francesco , Palermo Donato , Paolucci Marco , Paris Pasqualino , Domina Gianniantonio , Manzi Aurelio , Gallo Lorenzo , Tondi Giancarlo , Pennesi Riccardo , Donnini Domizia , Bartolucci Fabrizio
Published: February 2018

In this paper, new floristic records for 55 taxa for central Italy are reported. In particular, 39 taxa are native and 16 aliens, 9 are new or confirmed to Abruzzo, 1 to Marche, 21 to Molise, 16 to Umbria, 1 is excluded from the flora of Abruzzo, 1 from Molise and 1 from Lazio. Furthermore, new distribution data for 2 rare species in Abruzzo and Molise are reported.
A South African perspective on value-added tax on international mobile telecommunication services
Authors: Schoeman Anculien H. , Steyn Theuns L. , Homeier Karl
Published: February 2018

The purpose of the article is to explore the VAT practices of mobile telecommunication service providers in South Africa. First, literature dealing with the general VAT principles in South Africa such as the VAT Act No. 89 of 1991 and that of other countries was considered, where after the Melbourne Agreement, which specifically deals with the VAT on international telecommunication services, was considered. As the provisions of the general VAT principles as portrayed in the VAT Act (89/1991) and those of the Melbourne Agreement differ, the tax managers at three major South African telecommunication service providers were interviewed to determine which principles they apply in practice. From the interviews conducted, it was clear that South African telecommunication service providers apply the principles of the Melbourne Agreement and levy VAT at 14% on international telecommunications services provided to its customers and VAT at 0% to foreign network operators for services rendered to non-residents while in South Africa. This is, however, contrary to the normal VAT principles that a service is zero-rated when a service is exported and consumed outside of South Africa and VAT levied at 14% when the service is provided to a non-resident present in South Africa at the time the service is rendered.
Organic agriculture: the trade-off between financial and non-financial benefits
Authors: Jordaan-Marais Josette , Eiselen Riette
Published: February 2018

The threats of climate change have compelled humans to consider the environmental impact of their decisions, including those relating to agricultural practices. Organic agriculture is believed to be a mitigating factor when it comes to climate change. This article explores the perceptions of organic farmers regarding the benefits of organic agriculture, from a financial and non-financial perspective. It also highlights the trade-off between the perceived non-financial and financial benefits of organic agriculture. A convenience sample of 26 farmers was obtained. The utility of a convenience sample was necessary due to the unavailability of a complete database of organic farms in South Africa. Results indicated that the perceived non-financial benefits of organic agriculture were considered to be the most important consideration for the decision to farm organically. The results confirmed and augmented those found by other authors, namely that the environmental benefits of organic agriculture were considered to be very important to organic farmers.
Adapting Feedback to Individual Residents: An Examination of Preceptor Challenges and Approaches
Authors: Roze des Ordons Amanda , Cheng Adam , Gaudet Jonathan , Downar James , Lockyer Jocelyn
Published: February 2018

Background 

Feedback conversations between preceptors and residents usually occur in closed settings. Little is known about how preceptors address the challenges posed by residents with different skill sets, performance levels, and personal contexts.

Objective 

This study explored the challenges that preceptors experienced and approaches taken in adapting feedback conversations to individual residents.

Methods 

In 2015, 18 preceptors participated in feedback simulations portraying residents with variations in skill, insight, confidence, and distress, followed by debriefing of the feedback conversation with a facilitator. These interactions were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic and framework analysis.

Results 

The preceptors encountered common challenges with feedback conversations, including uncertainty in how to individualize feedback to residents and how to navigate tensions between resident- and preceptor-identified goals. Preceptors questioned their ability to enhance skills for highly performing residents, whether they could be directive when residents had insight gaps, how they could reframe the perceptions of the overly confident resident, and whether they should offer support to emotionally distressed residents or provide feedback about performance. Preceptors adapted their approach to feedback, drawing on techniques of coaching for highly performing residents, directing for residents with insight gaps, mediation with overly confident residents, and mentoring with emotionally distressed residents.

Conclusions 

Examining the feedback challenges preceptors encounter and the approaches taken to adapt feedback to individual residents can provide insight into how preceptors meet the challenges of competency-based medical education, in which frequent, focused feedback is essential for residents to achieve educational milestones and entrustable professional activity expectations.
A teoria ambientalista (Green Theory) e a competência consultiva da Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos: o caso da Colômbia
Authors: Gomes Eduardo Biacchi , Brandalise Ane Elise
Published: February 2018

O presente artigo tem como propósito traçar um paralelo entre teoria e prática, sendo que o plano teórico é elucidado por meio de estudos à teoria ambientalista (green theory), ao passo que o plano prático é vislumbrado através da mais recente consulta, no âmbito do sistema interamericano de proteção aos direitos humanos, feita pela Colômbia à Corte Interamericana. A hipótese do trabalho, que encontra eco em variados autores, é a de que a teoria ambientalista pode ganhar vida e se fazer presente no plano prático. As fontes ora utilizadas são multidisciplinares, como assim é interdisciplinar o tema meio ambiente, contudo, o trabalho não pretende dar respostas prontas, até mesmo porque a própria consulta da Colômbia ainda se encontra em tramitação na Corte Interamericana de Proteção aos Direitos Humanos. A hipótese do presente artigo é a de demonstrar a importância da teoria ambientalista dentro do direito internacional, especialmente no Sistema Interamericano de Proteção aos Direitos Humanos. Trata-se de uma pesquisa acadêmica e teórica e a metodologia é qualitativa.
La progressive harmonisation des règles du procès environnemental : manifestation de l'émergence d'un droit global ?
Authors: Truilhé-Marengo Eve
Published: February 2018

Parce que certains risques environnementaux manifestent aujourd’hui un caractère global et irréversible, défiant les frontières du temps et de l’espace, ils bousculent la nature a priori locale du litige environnemental. Cela invite le juriste à s’interroger sur la spécificité, l’adaptabilité et l’efficacité du procès face à l’objectif de protection de l’environnement. Il semble que, partout dans le monde, la cause environnementale soit en train de bousculer les règles du procès en les mettant à l’épreuve de certaines questions inédites qui défient le temps tout autant que les frontières juridiques et spatiales au travers de la complexité technique et juridique, de l’incertitude scientifique, et surtout du « global ». Peut-on affirmer qu’il existe-t-il une circulation des normes relatives au procès en matière environnementale ? Pour essayer de répondre à cette question, nous étudions en amont de l’instance la question de l’accès au juge en matière d’environnement et nous constatons ainsi une diffusion progressive du droit au juge. Nous nous intéressons ensuite aux règles relatives au déroulement de l’instance, et spécifiquement celles, centrales, qui régissent l’administration de la preuve pour constater ici aussi une certaine harmonisation au nom de la spécificité des contentieux environnementaux.
Da relevância dos casos do desarmamento nuclear perante a Corte Internacional de Justiça
Authors: Lima Lucas Carlos
Published: February 2018

Este trabalho visa determinar se a decisão da Corte Internacional de Justiça sobre as objeções preliminares nos casos do Desarmamento Nuclear oferece outras contribuições além da questão da existência de uma controvérsia. A tese geral sustentada é que essas contribuições existem e são pelo menos três. Por primeiro, o fato de que a Corte revisitou e reafirmou alguns princípios básicos relativos a armas nucleares. Em segundo lugar, argumenta-se que o julgamento serviu igualmente para dar reconhecimento à causa nuclear da República das Ilhas Marshall e para a reconhecer “o sofrimento que seu povo suportou”. Por fim, algumas questões processuais serão examinadas, principalmente aquelas não resolvidas pela Corte como a questão do princípio do Ouro Monetário e a ausência de um efeito prático do julgamento. Estas questões permanecem em aberto, embora tenham sido objeto de análise de alguns juízes em suas opiniões individuais. Ao tratar destes três pontos, conclui-se que o julgamento oferece elementos de reflexão que vão além da questão do que é uma controvérsia e contribui, em pelo menos três aspectos distintos, para o debate jurídico internacional.
Carlos Fuentes y la crítica de las fronteras
Authors: Ortega Julio
Published: February 2018

La exploración de las fronteras es en la obra de Carlos Fuentes una representación (una cicatriz, dijo él) de la historia política y social que separa a México y Estados Unidos, pero es también una metáfora de los espacios modernos que se reorganizan en su ficción como un mapa alterno que disputa el orden político y cuestiona el desorden social.
El ensayo de identidad nacional mexicano en la época posnacional: Mexicanidad y posmexicanidad en Jorge Castañeda y Heriberto Yépez
Authors: Van Delden Maarten
Published: February 2018

A pesar de las críticas dirigidas en las últimas décadas a la tradición del ensayo de identidad nacional mexicano, se observa en años recientes un resurgimiento de libros sobre el tema del carácter mexicano. Este ensayo analiza textos de Jorge Castañeda y Heriberto Yépez que forman parte de esta nueva tendencia en la cultura mexicana. Sin embargo, estos autores no representan un simple retorno a la tradición del ensayo de interrogación nacional. Aunque Castañeda y Yépez rechazan la idea según la cual la identidad nacional mexicana es una mera invención, argumentando que esta identidad tiene una existencia real, también afirman que el carácter mexicano constituye un obstáculo para el progreso del país, por lo cual debe ser superado, en vez de alabado. De este modo, sus libros combinan perspectivas nacionales y posnacionales.
Lautréamont, ‘une bibliothèque en marche’
Authors: Bolón Alma
Published: February 2018

A raíz de un comentario de Philippe Sollers sobre Isidore Ducasse y su unión con Uruguay, este artículo conjetura sobre la presencia de un texto de Dumas (padre) en Les Chants de Maldoror, no identificado aύn (hasta donde sabemos) por la crítica, permite que, al menos en ese lugar textual, confluyan circunstancias biográficas del autor y relaciones intertextuales.
Los poemas en prosa de César Vallejo. La transición de lo narrativo a lo poético
Authors: Ema Llorente María
Published: February 2018

En el presente artículo se defiende la idea de que la escritura del poema en prosa en César Vallejo no se realiza de una manera caótica o desestructurada, sino que, por el contrario, existe una cierta sistematización o regularidad en este proceso, que tiene que ver con la distribución estructural de los elementos narrativos y los poéticos, situados al inicio y al final de los poemas respectivamente. Según esta idea, se estudian algunas de las formas en las que lo poético se inserta en lo narrativo, provocando como resultado la ambigüedad característica de este tipo de composiciones.
"La doble vida de Jesús", de Enrique Serna. Mutaciones del poder y el erotismo
Authors: Guillermo Gutiérrez León
Published: February 2018

En este trabajo se pretende hacer un análisis de la forma en que el erotismo y el poder, en sus diversas vertientes y complejidades, se presentan en un entretejido del cual no se pueden separar el uno del otro, a través de la novela de Enrique Serna, La doble vida de Jesús.
Mario Vargas Llosa y Francisco Umbral, vidas paralelas y un cordón umbilical: la mujer
Authors: Godoy Cossío Ana
Published: February 2018

Este artículo muestra el paralelismo entre Mario Vargas Llosa y Francisco Umbral, dos autores contemporáneos, cuyos encuentros bio-bibliográficos en lo vocacional, familiar, personal e íntimo confluyen en un cordón umbilical común: la mujer, como materia prima de sus experiencias totales y de su concepción literaria.
La trayectoria poética de Rubén Darío a la luz del parnasianismo. II: de París a Nicaragua
Authors: Ángel Feria Miguel
Published: February 2018

La poesía de Rubén Darío puede dividirse en dos períodos bien diferenciados si se estudia a la luz de la influencia francesa: antes de 1893, fecha de la primera visita del nicaragüense a París, y luego todo el período posterior marcado por títulos capitales como Prosas profanas y Cantos de vida y esperanza. Una vez alcanzado el clímax de un primer modernismo exclusivamente parnasiano, aquel de las dos primeras ediciones de Azul…, Darío asimila en la capital francesa la literatura decadente-simbolista. Desde entonces, la obra dariana y con ella todo el modernismo poético del mundo hispánico virarán hacia la adopción de un nuevo canon que, si bien no habrá de abandonar jamás cierta filiación parnasiana, hallará en otros modelos expresivos de modernidad más plena la motivación adecuada para poner punto y final al siglo XIX en las letras españolas.
CENA E SUBVERSÃO NO CARNAVAL: O MARACATU RURAL E A RECENTE PRESENÇA FEMININA NESSA EXPRESSÃO ARTÍSTICA.
Authors: Maritan Monique Luca
Published: February 2018

ResumoO presente artigo busca analisar os elementos que compõem a expressão artística popular do Maracatu Rural, majoritariamente presente no município de Nazaré da Mata – Pernambuco, tendo como principal ponto de análise o Coração Nazareno, grupo exclusivamente feminino. Além de constatar o caráter singular contido na presença feminina em uma manifestação tipicamente masculina, a investigação vem revelando que há uma grande carga de elementos cênicos nessa livre expressão popular, que lança mão, além de recursos teatrais básicos (personagens/ figuras, figurinos, máscaras, música e dança, entre outros), dos elementos conceituais que abarcam a ideia de performance, configurando assim uma expressão tradicional popular e carnavalesca que utiliza-se de um corpo cênico no momento do encontro com o público. Palavras-chave: Maracatu Rural; Cultura Popular; Carnaval; Feminismo.
O CORPO SEM ÓRGÃOS – FRANCIS BACON E O BUTOH: PROPONDO UMA ESTÉTICA CRUEL
Authors: Barbara Rodrigo Peixoto
Published: February 2018

Apresenta-se com essa investigação, a proposta de uma estética cruel tendo como subsídio artístico/teórico o possível e plausível diálogo do Corpo sem órgãos de Antonin Artaud com as expressões artísticas de Francis Bacon e do Butoh. O intercruzamento entre tais estéticas (cênicas e pintura) permite pensar que Francis Bacon é um corpo sem órgãos que pinta e o Butoh é a própria manifestação do corpo sem órgãos em cena. Sendo assim, busca-se elucidar e pensar por intermédio desse triálogo (Corpo sem órgãos, Bacon e Butoh) pontos de contato que agencie a proposta dessa estética cruel.
The Importance of Dream in Advertising: Luxury Versus Mass Market
Authors: Amatulli Cesare , De Angelis Matteo , Pichierri Marco , Guido Gianluigi
Published: February 2018

Luxury companies typically follow managerial approaches that differ from those of mass market companies and, in particular, their marketing strategies are based on opposite tactics. For instance, luxury companies commonly use imagery rather than text in their print advertising as a way of allowing customers to assign their own personal meanings to the message, thus fulfilling their desire to dream. Indeed, in this current era of information proliferation, today’s consumers are increasingly less willing to process advertising information they receive as text. In this study we explore luxury communication by analyzing some luxury brands’ print advertisement and showing how luxury companies mainly communicate through images instead of text, thus creating appealing advertisements. On the basis of those results and some literature insights, we formulate some managerial propositions that mass market companies may use to start developing dream-evoking communication in order to appeal to modern consumers. In particular, we present mass market managers with suggestions about how to employ the luxury model to make their communications more aspirational than rational through imagery rather than text.
Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of Geology and Pedologic Formations in Gombe State, North Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Mayomi Ikusemoran , Gideon Didams , Abashiya Michael
Published: February 2018

This paper focused on the mapping and analysis of the spatial distribution of the geology and soils in Gombe State. The ever rapid rise in population of the country has called for the need for expansion of agricultural activities which necessitates an in-depth knowledge of the spatial location of soil types for agricultural related activities. There is also the need to explore the environment for possible endowments of mineral resources which can be exploited to meet the economic demands of the populace. The soil and geology maps of Gombe State were extracted from existing soil and geology maps of Nigeria, obtained from Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)/United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)/International Soil Reference and Information Center (ISRIC) and Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) respectively. The soil and geology types were digitized as polygon, while other important features such as LGA boundaries, state boundaries were also digitized and overlain on the two generated maps (soils and geology). The clip sub module of the ArcGIS was used to delineate each of the LGAs in both maps, that is, extraction of each LGA as well as the soil and geology units in each of the LGAs. The area in square kilometers of the soils and geology units in the entire state and in each LGA were obtained through the use of the area calculation module of the ArcGIS. The result of the study revealed that Gombe State consists of fourteen (14) geologic units. Among them, the KerriKerri which comprised of sandstone, shale and clay geologic unit covers almost half (42.75%) of the State. Limestone and Shale of the Pindiga formation which are principally used for cement making are found mainly in Funakaye LGA which is the home of Ashaka Cement. It was also found out that there are eleven soil units in the state with Nitisols almost covering half of the state. It was recommended that the generated soil and geologic maps of the State are expected to be considered for mineral exploration and crop suitability assessments in order to reduce time, cost and energy that would likely be incurred if the entire state is assessed.
The Relationship Between Implementing Knowledge Management Practices in on-the-Job Training and Developing Professional Skills of Oil Industry Employees
Authors: Rahmani Roushanak , Doshmanziari Esfandiar , Asgari Nasser
Published: February 2018

In the technology-based organizations that are active in oil industry, the enjoyment of the employees of the specialized knowledge and skills plays a determinative role in their vocational performance. Inter alia the various prerequisites for such specialized skills in the employees, the present study has dealt with the evaluation of the knowledge management effect. The current study paper is an applied research in terms of its objectives and it has been carried out based on descriptive-survey method. The study population included the operational workers of Naft-e-Shomal Excavation Company that reached to a total of 2000 individuals out of whom 322 individuals were selected as the study sample volume based on convenience method. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire the reliability of which was evaluated based on Cronbach’s alpha method and a value equal to 0.86 was obtained. The data analyses have been undertaken assisted by path analysis and t-test statistical examinations through taking advantage of LISREL software and SPSS software. The results indicated that all four practices of knowledge management (knowledge creation, knowledge storage, knowledge application and knowledge sharing) exert positive and significant effects on the employees’ development of specialized skills. Also, it was figured out that the company is in a good status in terms of both of the abovementioned factors.
Nanoindentation Investigation on Chitosan Thin Films with Different Types of Nano Fillers
Authors: Fahim I S , Aboulkhair N , Everitt N M
Published: February 2018

Chitosan nanocomposite thin films were fabricated using two types of chitosan natural polymer (cross-linked chitosan (CLCS) and non-cross-linked chitosan (NCLCS)), with three different weight percentages nano-fillers (Graphene (G) and fullerene (F)). Nanoindentation tests were performed to investigate the local mechanical properties of the produced nanocomposite in comparison to the unreinforced chitosan thin films. Nano hardness values (H) and indentation modulus (E) were measured using 5 and 10 µm spherical indenters. The addition of nano fillers enhanced the hardness of both types of films with the amount of hardening being directly proportional to the fraction of nano filler added(p<0.001). Crosslinking has also significantly increased the hardness (p< 0.001). The larger indentation returned a lower hardness. The use of different radii nano indenters underlined the indenter size effect due to the differing strain fields. The promising mechanical properties resulting from this research will allow using the fabricated nanocomposites for tissue engineering, biomedicine, drug delivery, electronics, energy, surface coatings and packaging applications.
Computer Hardware Components Ontology
Authors: AL Hwaitat Ahmad Kamel , Shaheen Ameen , Adhim Khalid , Arkebat Enad N. , Hwiatat Aezz Aldain AL
Published: February 2018

A computer system consists of Hardware components that integrate with each other .The purpose of this paper is to create the hardware components of a computer system by formalizing a number of concepts that represent the knowledge of this dolman. Description logic anddefensible logic are used in this paper to achieve our goal.
Policy Implementation on the Rice of in Order to Increase Food Stock in Rembang District
Authors: . Suparno
Published: February 2018

Food stock has become a concern of the Government since before the independence days. The Government always seeks to maintain food security so that the community would be sure needs their meal.The development of food security policy since the days of old order up to this time show the concentration of policies that are more or less the same, namely the availability of rice as a staple food. The purpose of this study is to: (1) decsribe and analyze the policy implementation on the rice availability in order to increase food security in Rembang District. (2) Describe and analyze what factors that support and hinder the policy implementation on the rice availability in order to increase food security in Rembang District. (3) Formulate a policy implementation model of rice availability in order to increase food security in Rembang for five years into the future. This research used a qualitative approach and including phenomenological research, with the research instrument of the researchers themselves. Data sources informants specified in purposive sampling, observation and documentation as well as supported by technical discussion. The results of this research indicate in general implementation of the food security policy in particular the rice availability in Rembang has not been implemented to its full potential, as well as the achievement of results. Rice availability policy implementation model proposed, namely: (1) increasing coordination with Regional food security Board optimization of Rembang, (2) Formulating policy areas which are more tangible, a clear change of degree movies, and the support of stakeholders be optimized especially from the head Area, (3) communication is increasingly clear through the medium of a simple but striking. (4) The structure of the organization or the bureaucracy that comes with it’s SOP.
Muse Headband: Potential Communication Tool for Locked-in People
Authors: Tian Kaihao
Published: February 2018

As an affordable brain wave sensing device, Muse Headband has a strong potential use of being a basic communication tool for people with locked-in syndrome. With the assistance of other external devices, such as EEG and computers, it is possible to create an affordable device that displays these patients’ emotions with simple and comprehensible images or graphs so that they can be understood by those who take care of them. My paper introduces Unlock, an in-progress design project based on Muse Headband. The whole program is designed as an approach to help the communication of locked-in people, and consists of both hardware and software.
Payment for Environmental Services to Promote Agroecology: The Case of the Complex Context of Rural Brazilian
Authors: Goncalves Ana Paula Rengel , Pope Kamila , Bonatti Michelle , Lana Marcos , Sieber Stefan
Published: February 2018

Modern agriculture has generated complex environmental damages. Sustainable food production models must be encouraged. Agroecology is presented as a more sustainable option, since it brings a holistic view of these complex and interdependent elements: food production and environmental protection. However, this model is challenging to apply, which is intensified by the limitations imposed by environmental command and control instruments. This paper aims to analyze how the economic instrument of Payment for Environmental Services (PES) can be enhanced in order to promote the reproduction of agroecology in Brazil. PES and the main environmental economic theories behind this instrument were briefly analyzed. From the analyses of selected case studies, the core structural and essential issues revolving failures of the current Brazilian PES programs have been identified. The hypothesis states that PES should migrate from the Environmental Neoclassical Economics’ logic and be grounded on the principles of Ecological Economics. Based in our analysis, PES should be able to promote agroecology in Brazil reading 3 key drivers: being mainly non-monetary, public and applying a systemic approach. Following this strategy would mean overcoming the market logic, whilst allowing public participation.
Another article for testing DepV1 controller
Authors: User Crossref
Published: February 2018

This is a test
Aproximación al proceso de autoconstrucción de las marcas-agencia
Authors: Quintas Froufe Eva , Quintas Froufe Natalia
Published: February 2018

Este artículo analiza las empresas publicitarias en su dimensión de marcas, incidiendo en el reto que supone dado el actual contexto publicitario globalizado. En la misma línea temática, profundizaremos en el proceso de construcción de marca por parte de las empresas de publicidad a través de la identificación de diferentes acciones comunicativas dirigidas a dos entornos o públicos: externo e interno.
Que es el branding
Authors: Muñoz Sivianes Paula
Published: February 2018

Matthew Healey, Gustavo Gili, Barcelona, 2009
La leyenda negra de espana
Authors: Ramírez Alvarado María del Mar
Published: February 2018

Ingrid Schulze Schneider Editorial Complutense, Madrid, 2008
La representación del cuerpo en la publicidad gráfica: funciones comunicativas y tipología
Authors: Muela Molina Clara
Published: February 2018

Resumen En nuestro entorno mediático, la imagen cobra mayor protagonismo frente al resto de elementos verbales. Para aumentar la eficacia del mensaje publicitario, el concepto visual debe, por una parte, captar la atención del lector en los primeros segundos de exposición al anuncio y, por otra, condensar la información esencial sobre el producto, la marca y el público objetivo. En este artículo se analizan las funciones del elemento visual en la publicidad gráfica y las principales formas de representación del cuerpo humano, entendido éste como uno de los instrumentos preferidos por los creativos para comunicar un mensaje comercial.
Dirección de cuentas Gestión y planificación de cuentas en publicidad
Authors: Fernández Gómez Jorge David
Published: February 2018

Isabel Solanas García Joan Sabaté López Editorial UOC, Barcelona, 2008
Os desafios enfrentados pelo educador de jovens e adultos no desenvolvimento de seu trabalho docente
Authors: Porcaro Rosa Cristina
Published: February 2018

O trabalho tem como temática o trabalho do educador de jovens e adultos. A proposta do estudo foi investigar os desafios que se interpõem na prática pedagógica de educadores da EJA no Brasil. As questões fundamentais do estudo são: que desafios o educador de jovens e adultos encontra no desenvolvimento do trabalho? Que caminhos busca para o enfrentamento desses desafios? Para o embasamento teórico do estudo, foram consultados alguns autores, como Freire, Schon, Oliveira, Franco, dentre outros. Para atender aos objetivos propostos, foram escolhidos os procedimentos metodológicos: uma aplicação de questionários a vinte e cinco educadores de jovens e adultos, sendo um de cada estado, e entrevistas individuais em profundidade, feitas com oito educadores, selecionados entre os que responderam ao questionário. Alguns desafios foram apontados: a juvenilização, a heterogeneidade, a baixa auto estima dos alunos e a evasão escolar.
Editorial Paulo Freire e a educação de adultos.
Authors: Severino Antonio Joaquim , Bauer Carlos
Published: February 2018

Eccos – Revista científica, 25, primeiro semestre de 2011

Editorial
Paulo Freire e a educação de adultos.
Burnout do professor e crenças de autoeficácia
Authors: Mauad Ferreira Luiza Cristina , Azzi Roberta Gurgel
Published: February 2018

O objetivo do presente ensaio é refletir sobre pesquisas recentes realizadas sobre Burnout em docentes à luz da Teoria Social Cognitiva de Bandura que, ao contemplar as capacidades autoavaliativas e autorregulatórias dos indivíduos, possibilita olhar para um nexo relacional entre atividades laborais e o adoecimento. A revisão dos artigos contemplados suscita a necessidade de busca de possibilidades teórico-empíricas entre as atividades laborais e as crenças que os indivíduos têm sobre elas. A Teoria Social Cognitiva sinaliza uma proposta explicativo-interventiva e vem sendo sistematicamente investigada no programa de doutorado desenvolvido na UNICAMP por Ferreira sob a orientação da professora doutora Roberta Azzi.O objetivo do presente ensaio é refletir sobre pesquisas recentes realizadas sobre Burnout em docentes à luz da Teoria Social Cognitiva de Bandura que, ao contemplar as capacidades autoavaliativas e autorregulatórias dos indivíduos, possibilita buscar um nexo relacional entre atividades laborais e o adoecimento. A revisão dos artigos contemplados suscita a necessidade de busca de possibilidades teórico-empíricas entre as atividades laborais e as crenças que os indivíduos têm sobre elas. A Teoria Social Cognitiva sinaliza uma proposta explicativo-interventiva e vem sendo sistematicamente investigada no programa de doutorado desenvolvido na UNICAMP por Ferreira sob a orientação da professora doutora Roberta Azzi.
Memórias docentes: percepção e valoração de um tempo/espaço pretérito
Authors: Fortunato Ivan , Lima-Guimarães Solange
Published: February 2018

Frente ao estatuto social demarcado por diversas e simultâneas crises, a ecosofia de Guattari surge como potencialidade de enfrentamento do desgaste relacional, ecológico e axiológico provocado pelo cenário policrísico. Nessa pesquisa, movimentamos a ecologia mental no/do cotidiano escolar a partir da bio:grafia de professoras com longa experiência docente, que surgem, conforme Eclea Bosi, em narrativas de história de vida. Ao compartilhar suas próprias experiências, os indivíduos compreendem-se como autores de sua própria história. Movimento que permite perceber e valorar a educação enquanto território de transformação das subjetividades e relações sociais. Valoração que carrega consigo valência positiva na recuperação axiológica para uma sociedade permeada pela vivacidade nas relações.
La estética y la formación en valores en el escenario de la educación superior (La conformación de la antropoética)
Authors: Martín Manjarrez Betancourt , Emilio Aguilar Rodriguez , Víctor Alvarado Hernández
Published: February 2018

El nuevo milenio no es sólo un cambio de época, sino una época de cambios, los cuales representan problemas y retos que a la humanidad le preocupan y ocupan, para los cuales las visiones y paradigmas del siglo anterior no tienen respuesta porque se han visto rebasados por el desarrollo de las ciencias y las tecnologías. Con este trabajo presentamos a la estética y la educación como una nueva alianza para enfrentarlos, considerándolos como dos sistemas complejos, lo que aunado a la complejidad de sus elementos, componentes y subsistemas que los integran, los hace ser más complejos, por lo que se plantea la estrategia de la formación en valores del individuo para conformar una ética del genero humano, la conformación de la antropoética.
Associativismo e sindicalismo em Educação: organização e lutas, de Sadi Dal Rosso (Org.)
Authors: Diniz Cassio
Published: February 2018

Resenha do livro organizado por Sadi Dal Rosso
Projetos pedagógicos para a formação de professores: um estudo comparado das estratégias e práticas em três universidades da Região Sudeste do Brasil
Authors: Haas Celia Maria , De Araujo Regina Magna Bonifacio
Published: February 2018

O presente artigo tem por objetivo estudar comparativamente os projetos pedagógicos institucionais de três universidades da Região Sudeste do Brasil que participam do Projeto de Pesquisa intitulado O significado de ser pedagogo para os alunos do novo curso de Pedagogia-Licenciatura, com propósito de compreender o processo de construção dos respectivos Projetos Pedagógicos, a partir das exigências estabelecidas pelas Diretrizes Curriculares, aprovadas pela Resolução CNE/CP nº. 1/2006. Definiram-se, para tanto, três categorias de análise como critérios para o estudo: a) o significado de ser pedagogo no projeto pedagógico; b) o projeto pedagógico e o currículo; e, c) a nova legislação e o projeto pedagógico. Como resultado reconheceu-se que o cuidado com a legislação é explicitado diferentemente em cada projeto pedagógico, dependendo fundamentalmente dos propositores.
Políticas educacionais e o cotidiano escolar.
Authors: Bauer Carlos , Severino Antonio Joaquim
Published: February 2018

Editorial Eccos, nº 29 – Políticas educacionais e o cotidiano escolar.
„alicja” Romana Honeta – szkic analityczny
Authors: Lewczuk Paulina , Lewkowicz Dorota , Biliński Andrzej , Boroch Robert
Published: February 2018

The article analyses the volume of poetry by Roman Honet, alicja, by means
of the method of analysis and interpretation of a literary text proposed by Jerzy
Faryno. The division into primary content (direct, resulting from a linguistic
utterance) and secondary content (resulting from a linguistic utterance indirectly)
enables one to attempt to interpret uninterpretable, as it is considered in the
literature on the subject, alicja. The structure of the volume itself, specific
punctuation and grammar provide certain conditions concerning the image of
poetic reality existing in the world presented by the lyrical I. What is more, the
same motives appearing again and again, specific meta-oneirism, permanent
palette of colours became a starting point for developing our proposal. This approach
to the problem was also supported by thematic triplicity of poetic content
visible in the poetry. The further part of the article presents intertextual references
to the extratextual reality and real historical figures (related to the Second
World War).
„Likwidacja” / „Sotnikau” Wasyla Bykawa i cenzura na Białorusi
Authors: Moskwin Andriej
Published: February 2018

The article compares the two versions of the novel Sotnikau written by leading
Belarusian writer Wasyl Bykau. This novel was published in the Belorussian magazine
„Połymia” (1970/11). First, author’s version, which was titled Lequidation,
changed significantly by the censorship – it has been done about a hundred cuts
and abbrevioations. The novel received another title – Sotnikau (the name of main
character). As a result the Belarusian censors changed the author’s intentions.
Much Ado About Nothing? Political Contexts of the 15 Polish Painters Exhibition (MoMA, 1961)
Authors: Niemira Konrad
Published: February 2018

The essay concerns 15 Polish Painters, the now slightly forgotten, but once famous exhibition
of Polish contemporary art that took place at the Museum of Modern Art in New
York in 1961. Initially, the exhibition was conceived as an expression of a thaw in relations
between the United States and Poland, and it was organised at the diplomatic level. Organisational
works began during Vice President Richard Nixon’s visit to Warsaw in August of
1959. They were coordinated by Porter McCray (who was responsible for MoMA’s touring
exhibition programme) and Peter Selz (an art historian of German origin and a curator
cooperating with MoMA). The Polish side withdrew from the project because of the abstract
character of the works that Selz had selected and his disregard for the “offi cial” artists of
the People’s Republic of Poland. The project was completed with the collaboration of
American private galleries which bought the paintings in Poland and then loaned them to
MoMA to be exhibited. The essay presents the behind-the-scenes history of organising the
exhibition and its political context. It discusses the artistic message of the exhibition and
the key used in the selection of its works. Finally, it touches upon the issue of Polish art’s
reputation in the United States and the question as to why the Americans, wishing to
present modern art from behind the Iron Curtain, decided, of all the countries of the Soviet
bloc, to focus on none other than Poland. The aim of the essay is to fi ll the gap in the
historiography, since the 15 Polish Painters exhibition is usually referred to only briefl y and
has never been the subject of a scholarly enquiry. The event seems worth recalling also
because it adds a nuance to the still current – as was confi rmed by Catherine Dossin’s
much-talked-of book, The Rise and Fall of American Art, 2015 – and yet schematic view that
in the middle of the 20th century there existed only two art centres, New York and Paris,
thus completely overlooking the distinct character of the countries of the Communist bloc.
STUDIES OF THE INFLUENCE OF ENERGETIC ADDITIVES ON SELECTED PROPERTIES OF HETEROGENEOUS SOLID ROCKET PROPELLANT WITH LOW CONTENT OF HCL IN COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Authors: MAGNUSZEWSKA Paulina , Bogusz Rafał , Florczak Bogdan
Published: February 2018

The paper presents influence of additives like aluminium, magnesium, AMD (aluminium-magnesium dust) and boron on selected properties of heterogeneous solid rocket propellants (HSRP) based on HTPB in which ammonium chlorate was partly replaced by sodium nitrate. The presence of sodium nitrate reduces the content of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in combustion products. Theoretical values of thermochemical and thermodynamical properties like isochoric heat of combustion (Q), specific impulse (Isp) and combustion products in motor chamber and nozzle were identified by ICT-Code program. A laboratory rocket motor (LRM) was used to examine ballistic properties for prepared samples of propellants. Their temperature of decomposition, heat of combustion and hardness were tested both with sensitivity to mechanical stimuli (impact, friction) and rheological properties at curing.