bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RELASI INTERNET DAN MEDIA SOSIAL DALAM PEMBENTUKAN BRAND AWARENESS, IMAGE DAN EXPERIENCE PRODUK ASING
Authors: Ratriyana Ina Nur
Published: February 2017

The effect of globalization on communication process appears especially in digital media which made communication exchange faster. Cultural process also create homogenization of product choice, when global brand looks more familiar than local brand. Internet and social media give an opportunity for consumer to access the product information and interact with them. Interactivity as part of digital media offers unlimited access and the power of word of mouth in terms of internet and social media. In the end, it will affect the brand awareness, image and attitude about product, especially in Generation Y who are close with media digitalization itself as part of their life.Kemunculan globalisasi mempengaruhi proses komunikasi terutama dengan adanya media digital yang semakin mempercepat pertukaran informasi. Hal ini kemudian mempengaruhi proses kebudayaan, termasuk diantaranya mendorong homogenisasi dalam pemilihan produk, saat brand global menjadi lebih familiar dibandingkan dengan produk lokal. Internet dan media sosial muncul dan memberikan kesempatan pada konsumen untuk mengakses informasi sekaligus berinteraksi dengan produk. Interaktivitas merupakan sebuah hal baru yang ditawarkan oleh media digital. Internet dengan akses informasi yang tanpa batas dan media sosial dengan kekuatan word of mouth yang mempengaruhi pembentukan kesadaran, persepsi dan pembelian sebuah produk terutama di kalangan Generasi Y yang memiliki kedekatan dengan duniadigital.
Analisis Framing dalam Riset Public Relations
Authors: PRASTYA NARAYANA MAHENDRA
Published: February 2017

This paper aims to give description about how to use frame analysis in Public Relations

(PR) research. The author use two framing models: Entman and Pan & Kosicki. The

object is organization official statement about particular issue. Frame analysis method

rarely used in Public Relations research. This methods commonly use in journalism

study, to analyse the news in media. Meanwhile, the key word of framing is the social

construction of reality. Organization can make social construction of realty in their

official statement. In acacemic term, frame analysis in PR research is useful to know

how organization positioned themselves in particular situation. Other benefit is use

to evaluat whether the organization frame is conformable with the public opinion

or agenda setting media or not. In practical term, frame analysis give benefit for PR

practitioner to create the message that can be undserstood by public, also give positive

image for organization.
INTERAKSIONISME SIMBOLIK SANTRI TERHADAP KIAI MELALUI KOMUNIKASI DI PONDOK PESANTREN AL MUNAWWIR KLRAPYAK YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Alfajari Muhammad Hamam
Published: February 2017

This research aims to determine the perspective of symbolic interactionism students to

kiai in the communication process in Al Munawwir Islamic Boarding School Krapyak

Yogyakarta. To achieve the objectives of the study, researchers used a qualitative

approach, with qualitative descriptive type. The subjects in this study were students

at Al Munawwir Boarding School Krapyak Yogyakarta. Data retrieval is done through

interviews and observation. Results found is that symbolic interactionism students

are not deterministic. That is, what is done by the students of the kiai is a subjective

awareness of students who interpret certain symbols through interaction. The fact

then that creates a social world for students. Social world that includes an appearance,

gestures and symbolic language emerged in social situations, so in this context, the

social world at the boarding school students can be said is a product of individuals as

actors who are active
Halaman Depan
Authors: Editor Editor
Published: February 2017

Cover, daftar isi, pengantar
Сучасні можливості оцінювання функціонування та якості життя у хворих із віддаленими наслідками закритої черепно-мозкової травми
Authors: Shkolnyk V.M. , Fesenko H.D.
Published: February 2017

Актуальність. Сучасною вимогою до методів оцінки стану пацієнта є якнайширший аналіз не тільки фізичної, але і соціальної, професійної складової життя пацієнта, що призводить до постійного пошуку нових і вдосконалення існуючих методик. Мета дослідження: опис стану здоров’я і пов’язаних з ним якості життя та функціонування пацієнтів з інвалідизуючими наслідками закритої черепно-мозкової травми різного ступеня тяжкості, оцінка можливостей використання опитувальника з якості життя SF‑36v2 та базового набору міжнародної класифікації функціонування для черепно-мозкової травми в практиці медико-соціальної експертизи. Матеріали та методи. Обстежено 100 пацієнтів із віддаленими наслідками закритої черепно-мозкової травми, що були поділені на три групи залежно від ступеня тяжкості перенесеної травми. Оцінка функціонального стану пацієнтів проводилась за допомогою короткого базового набору міжнародної класифікації функціонування для черепно-мозкової травми. Для оцінки якості життя було використано опитувальних SF‑36v2. Результати. За результатами оцінювання якості життя в усіх групах більш низькими були показники шкал, що відносяться до психічного компоненту здоров’я. За жодною з субшкал не було виявлено вірогідних відмінностей між групами. При оцінюванні пацієнтів за коротким базовим набором міжнародної класифікації функціонування для черепно-мозкової травми категоріями з найбільшою кількістю порушень виявились: функції пам’яті, функції емоцій, відчуття болю, функції уваги, структура головного мозку, складні міжособистісні взаємодії, сімейні відносини. Для переважної більшості категорій із короткого базового набору були виявлені вірогідні відмінності між групами. Висновки. Короткий базовий набір міжнародної класифікації функціонування для черепно-мозкової травми продемонстрував більш широкі можливості в диференціації різних станів усередині популяції хворих досліджуваного контингенту та більш точний і адекватний опис функціонального стану, враховуючи професійну та соціальну складову життя пацієнта.
Біологічний матеріал, необхідний для приготування мікропрепаратів, у діагностиці інфекційних і паразитарних захворювань людини
Authors: Arakelian R.S. , Stulova M.V. , Karpenko S.F. , Gasanova E.D. , Okunskaia Ye.I. , Gerasina N.I. , Adaidaeva V.Zh. , Kuzina A.Yu.
Published: February 2017

Матеріалом для мікроскопічного дослідження були кров, кістковий мозок, ліквор, пунктати лімфатичних вузлів, фекалії, дуоденальний вміст і жовч, сеча, харкотиння, виділення сечостатевих шляхів, біоптати тканин, мазки зі слизової оболонки ротової порожнини, піднебінних мигдалин, носа та ін. Остаточний діагноз гельмінтозів може бути встановлений тільки на підставі позитивних даних лабораторних досліджень. Основним методом лабораторної діагностики цих інвазій є виявлення яєць або личинок гельмінтів. Матеріалом для досліджень служать випорожнення, вміст дванадцятипалої кишки, кров, харкотиння, біопсовані тканини та інші матеріали. Препарати з крові для мікроскопії готують зазвичай на предметному склі, від його якості і чистоти значною мірою залежить ефективність виявлення та ідентифікації кровепаразитів. Препарати від хворих на лейшманіоз досліджують під імерсією, лейшманії в них розташовуються поза клітинами, але нерідко вони виявляються в цитоплазмі мононуклеарів і нейтрофільних лейкоцитів. Число лейшманій в одній клітині може досягати декількох десятків. Вони мають форму дрібних овальних або круглих тілець розміром від 2,5 до 5 мкм. Цитоплазма забарвлюється в сірувато-блакитний, ядро — у червоний або червоно-фіолетовий, кінетопласт — у темно-фіолетовий колір. Наявність ядра і кінетопласт — голов­на ознака, що відрізняє лейшманію від тромбоцитів, коків, дріжджових клітин. При лабораторному дослідженні (забарвлення за Романовським — Гімзою) мікрофілярії фарбуються в темно-блакитний колір і нагадують покручені волокна. Усередині личинок добре проглядається ядерна зернистість. Збудники паразитарних і інфекційних хвороб також можуть перебувати й в інших біологічних субстанціях організму людини (сеча, спинномозкова рідина, кістковий мозок, виділення сечостатевих органів, дуоденальний вміст, жовч, мокротиння).
Facts and Fallacies Regarding LI Usage in EFL Teaching and Learning: A Case Study of Saudi Context
Authors: Ahmad Jameel
Published: February 2017

The present research tends to investigate the common fallacies and worldviews about LI usage in EFL teaching and learning scenario and thereby explore the most down-to-earth empirical findings drawn on Saudi Arabian context. Many applied linguists, ELT teachers and professionals have reflected upon the inclusion or exclusion of LI usage in EFL class since the inception of EFL teaching and remained at loggerhead until now due to worldwide contextual variance. Some of them recommended the calculated use of L1 in EFL classroom and advised teachers to adopt “a cautious, enlightened, and eclectic approach”. On the contrary, other theorists proposed total removal of LI in EFL classroom. With a view to revisiting the issue specific to Saudi context, three quantitative and qualitative surveys were conducted on ELT specialists, native and non-native teachers of English and EFL learners of Saudi schools and universities. Likert’s five point scales were used to analyze the collected data. Based on these surveys, some significant findings covering the wider spectrum of LI usage in the teaching of language skills, vocabulary and grammar, have been inferred. The most dominant exploration of the present research endorses occasional LI usage in vocabulary and grammar classes but disapproves of it in listening and speaking classes.
Community in Credit Unions: Has banking regulationimpaired CSR in Australian Customer Owned Banks?
Authors: McGrath Dianne
Published: February 2017

This paper presents a sector scan of a sample of Australian Credit Unions and Mutual Banks to examine the CSR reporting from the perspective of the three pillars model proposed by vanOorschot, de Hoog, van der Steen and van Twist (2013). It is argued that the pillar requiringco-operatives to ensure activities which ‘aim for change’, should promote increasing adoptionof CSR. The paper theorises that regulatory requirements imposed in Australia on all bankinginstitutions carry a higher proportional cost to the customer owned banking sector than theshareholder based commercial banks. This consumption of the limited financial resourcesavailable in this sector of banking services, are inhibiting regional Customer Owned Bankingproviders, as co-operative organisations, to fulfil the required co-operative principle to instigatechange for the betterment of communities. This failure could signal the demise of some entitiesin the jurisdiction of Customer Owned Banking.
Audit quality examined one large CPA firm at a time: mid-1990’s empirical evidence of a precursor of Arthur Andersen’s collapse
Authors: Fuerman Ross D.
Published: February 2017

The largest CPA firms have been regarded as quality-differentiated auditors. This has been a prominent assumption of empirical research in accounting and auditing. Yet, prior research has only tested whether the largest CPA firms, in the aggregate, are quality-differentiated auditors. This paper contributes to the audit quality literature by individually examining each of the largest CPA firms. This new approach is timely, given the questions that have been raised concerning Arthur Andersen.
Zakat and Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility: Does It Take Effect to the Performance of Shari’a Banking?
Authors: Sidik Ichwan , Reskino Reskino
Published: February 2017

The less than optimal regulation of zakat companies in sharia banking in Indonesia has been salient to the background of this research. This study aims to examine the influence of zakat and Islamic corporate social responsibility (ICSR) to the reputation and performance of companies. Sample data was selectively gathered from 10 sharia banks in Indonesia from 2011 to 2014. Normality test and logistic regression are used to test the effect of zakat on company reputation, the influence of ICSR on company reputation, the influence of zakat on company performance, and the influence of ICSR on corporate performance. The results show that zakat has a positive influence on and is significant to a company's reputation, that ICSR has a positive influence on and is significant to a company's reputation, that zakat has a positive influence and significant impact on the performance of a company, and that ICSR has a positive relation, but no significant effect on company performance. These findings indicate the importance of paying zakat and ICSR as a business strategy for the sharia banking market in Indonesia today. Keywords: zakat, Islamic corporate social responsibility, company performance
Aquaponics Cultivation of Ipome Aquatica and the Peasant Financial Income of Cirata Cistern
Authors: Gandhy Abel
Published: February 2017

The research paper analyzes the financial income of a poor community living around the Cirata cistern, in West Java, Indonesia, before and after the community employed the aquaponics strategy of planting ipomoea aquatica. Data are gathered from observation, interviews and statistical analysis of the incomes of community members. In addition, analysis of the data applies Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period (PP). The findings clearly demonstrate an increased annual income of more than 1.117.296 rupiah among those community members using the aquaponics strategy. Once the community has adjusted to professionally implementing this aquaponics strategy, it would be practically useful to invite investors to invest their capital to develop this area. Keywords: aquaponics, financial income, West Java, internal rate of return, payback period
Husserl’s theory of noematic sense
Authors: Nikolic Olga
Published: February 2017

After Husserl?s transcendental turn and the discovery of the correlation
between consciousness and the world the concept of the noema becomes one of
the constant leitmotifs of Husserl?s philosophy. My paper will be devoted to
the clarification of this concept and its implications for Husserl?s theory
of sense. The leading question will be: How can the noema play the role of
both the sense and the objective correlate of the intentional act? I will
start with presenting the problematic of sense in Husserl?s phenomenology
from the Logical Investigations to the Ideas I. The central part of my paper
will be devoted to the influential debate regarding the interpretation of the
noema. Finally, I intend to point out the most important ways in which the
notion of the noema becomes enriched in later Husserl?s philosophy, as well
as the difference between linguisitic and non-linguistic sense, based on the
Analyses Concerning Passive and Active Synthesis. I hope to show that
Husserl?s phenomenological theory of sense offers a valuable alternative to
the exclusively language-oriented theories of sense.
A non-inverting buck-boost converter with an adaptive dual current mode control
Authors: Lale Srdjan , Soja Milomir , Lubura Slobodan , Mancic Dragan , Radmanovic Milan
Published: February 2017

This paper presents an implementation of adaptive dual current mode control
(ADCMC) on non-inverting buck-boost converter. A verification of the
converter operation with the proposed ADCMC has been performed in steady
state and during the disturbances in the input voltage and the load
resistance. The given simulation and experimental results confirm the
effectiveness of the proposed control method.
Comparison of measured performance and theoretical limits of gaas laser power converters under monochromatic light
Authors: Kimovec Rok , Topic Marko
Published: February 2017

Evaluation of GaAs laser power converters (LPC) is reported in light of
theoretical maximum limits calculated with detailed balance method as
proposed by Shockley and Queisser (SQ). Calculations were done for three
different theoretical structures of LPCs homogeneously illuminated by
monochromatic light. Effects of LPC thickness, central wavelength of a
monochromatic light source and various irradiance levels are discussed.
Reflection of incident light from the interface between air and GaAs is
calculated and countermeasures in the form of single and double layer anti
reflection coatings are theoretically studied. Measurements of single
junction, single segment GaAs LPC illuminated by monochromatic light with
central wavelength ?0 = 808 nm are presented and compared with the
theoretical maximum values. The conversion efficiency ?meas = 54,4 % was
measured for GaAs LPC illuminated with power density of monochromatic light
pillum = 14,3 W/cm2 at the temperature of the LPC casing T = 302 K. For the
same parameters conversion efficiency ?SQ = 76,6 % was calculated resulting
in utilization ratio ?meas/?SQ=0,71. Measured Jsc and Voc achieve 88,5 % and
89,2 % of theoretically calculated SQ limit values.
RF pa linearization by signals modified in baseband digital domain
Authors: Djoric Aleksandra , Males-Ilic Natasa , Atanaskovic Aleksandar
Published: February 2017

This paper represents the linearization of the RF power amplifier performed
by a new approach that combines two different methods exploiting the modified
baseband signals. The signals for linearization in both methods are formed
and processed in digital domain. The required modified baseband signals for
linearization are products of the second order nonlinearity of a nonlinear
system fed by the useful baseband signal. In the first method, adequate part
of the modified baseband signal is adjusted in amplitude and polarity and
injected at the input and output of the amplifier transistor across the
series LC resonant circuit. In the second method, the appropriate modified
baseband signal set on the appropriate amplitude and phase modulates the
fundamental carrier second harmonic, which is then inserted at the input and
output of the amplifier transistor. The effects of the combined linearization
method are considered on a single stage power amplifier for quadrature
amplitude modulated signals characterized with frequency spacing between
spectral components up to 60 MHz for different input power levels, as well as
for WCDMA digitally modulated signal.
The character of windbreaks and their influence on mitigation of soil erosion
Authors: Řehácek David , Khel Tomás , Kucera Josef , Vopravil Jan , Petera Martin
Published: February 2017

Windbreaks create efficient soil protection against wind erosion particularly
at the time when soil cover is not protected by vegetation cover of
cultivated plant. The objective of this research was to find correlation
between qualitative parameters of windbreaks and their efficiency in terms of
wind speed reduction. The wind speed measurement was carried out by 4
stations along windbreak. The station contains 2 anemometers at heights 0.5
and 1 m above the surface. The character of windbreak was described by
photogrammetry method as the value of optical porosity from the photo
documentation of the windbreak at the time of ambulatory measurement.
Important dependency between the value of optical porosity and efficiency of
windbreak emerged from the results. An important protective effect of
windbreak on soil was proven on the leeward side of the windbreak in the belt
corresponding with approximately six times the height of the windbreaks.
Hyperglycemia-Induced Changes in ZIP7 and ZnT7 Expression Cause Zn2+ Release From the Sarco(endo)plasmic Reticulum and Mediate ER Stress in the Heart
Authors: Tuncay Erkan , Bitirim Verda C. , Durak Aysegul , Carrat Gaelle R.J. , Taylor Kathryn M. , Rutter Guy A. , Turan Belma
Published: February 2017

Changes in cellular free Zn2+ concentration, including those in the sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum [S(E)R], are primarily coordinated by Zn2+ transporters (ZnTs) whose identity and role in the heart are not well established. We hypothesized that ZIP7 and ZnT7 transport Zn2+ in opposing directions across the S(E)R membrane in cardiomyocytes and that changes in their activity play an important role in the development of ER stress during hyperglycemia. The subcellular S(E)R localization of ZIP7 and ZnT7 was determined in cardiomyocytes and in isolated S(E)R preparations. Markedly increased mRNA and protein levels of ZIP7 were observed in ventricular cardiomyocytes from diabetic rats or high-glucose–treated H9c2 cells while ZnT7 expression was low. In addition, we observed increased ZIP7 phosphorylation in response to high glucose in vivo and in vitro. By using recombinant-targeted Förster resonance energy transfer sensors, we show that hyperglycemia induces a marked redistribution of cellular free Zn2+, increasing cytosolic free Zn2+ and lowering free Zn2+ in the S(E)R. These changes involve alterations in ZIP7 phosphorylation and were suppressed by small interfering RNA–mediated silencing of CK2α. Opposing changes in the expression of ZIP7 and ZnT7 were also observed in hyperglycemia. We conclude that subcellular free Zn2+ redistribution in the hyperglycemic heart, resulting from altered ZIP7 and ZnT7 activity, contributes to cardiac dysfunction in diabetes.
PERAN PROTEIN MEMBRAN LUAR 55 kDa Salmonella typhi ISOLAT JEMBER SEBAGAI PROTEIN HEMAGLUTININ DAN ADHESIN
Authors: Mufida Diana Chusna , Bumi Candra , Fatmawati Heni
Published: February 2017

Salmonella typhi is an obligate pathogen that is usually found in clinical specimen from typhoid fever patients. The pathogenic mechanism of bacteria are not fully elucidated especially its potential activity of the outer membrane protein (OMP) as hemaglutinin and adhesion molecule. After identification, bacterial isolate of outer membrane protein fraction 12,5% SDS-PAGE were used to isolate OMP followed by hemaglutinin test and in vitro adhesion test. The study showed that the 55 kDa protein of S. typhi is a hemaglutinin protein that could agglutinate, Wistar mouse erythrocytes. The 55 kDa OMP is also an adhesion protein showed by its activity to adherence to Wistar mice’s enterocyt. The increased dose of 55 kDa OMP will decrease the amount of S. typhi bacteria adherenced to Wistar mice’s enterocyt. Outer membrane protein 55 kDa S. typhi as hemagglutinin and also adhesion protein.
BIOFERTILISASI BAKTERI Rhizobium PADA TANAMAN KEDELAI (Glycine Max (L) Merr.)
Authors: Surtiningsih Tini , Farida Farida , Nurhariyati Tri
Published: February 2017

The aim of this research want to know the influence of the addition Rhizobium bacteria species, dose and combination both of them, on growth and production of soybean plant (Glycine max (L) Merr.). The experimental design of this research was factorial design 4×2, 4 species of Rhizobium are R1 = Rhizobium japonicum, R2 = R. phaseoli, R3 = R. leguminosarum, R4 = mixture of R1, R2 and R3, and 2 dose of inoculan Rhizobium (D1 = 5 m/plant, and D2 = 10 ml/plant) with 1010 sel bacteria/ml and 5 replications. Independent variable is species of Rhizobium, dose of inoculan Rhizobium and combination both of them. Dependent variable is dry matter, weight of nodules and dry weight of seeds. The harvest data was analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis Test using 5% level (a = 0.05) followed by Mann- Whitney Test. The result of this research show that species of Rhizobium, dose of inoculan Rhizobium and combination both of them present insignificant result (a > 0.05) on soybean growth and production, but the mixture of Rhizobium species with high level dose of bacteria, present better result than single species with low dose of bacteria.
Competitive Advantage Analysis of Soybean Farming in Indonesia
Authors: Sari Bernadeta Julia Wijaya Puspita , Prajanti Sucihatiningsih Dian Wisika
Published: February 2017

Soybean is one of the commodities strategy, because the demand for soy in the international and domestic market has always increased. To fill the domestic soybean demand by importing soybeans. This is a serious problem because it will have an impact on the decline in farm income due to import soybeans. The aim of this study was to determine whether soybean farming in the village Banaran, Pracimantoro, Wonogirihas a competitive advantage and comparative advantage, as well as to determine the impact of government policy on soybean farming.The method used is qualitative method by interviews with soybean farmers. Results of interview with farmers processed by Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM), which produced the analysis forms of competitive advantage, comparative advantage, and the impact of government policy.Results from this study are of soybean farming in the village Banaran, Pracimantoro, Wonogiri only has a competitive advantage.Overall government policies protective of soybean farming in the village Banaran.
POLITIK HUKUM PEMBERANTASAN KORUPSI DI ERA REFORMASI; KONSEP DAN REGULASI
Authors: Mendrofa Amiziduhu
Published: February 2017

Corruption is not a new crime, but a very quaint old crime. Corruption does not only happen in Indonesia, corruption also occurs in other countries. In fact, this is now regarded as corruption is an international problem. Combating corruption always get more attention than other crimes. In general, these criminal acts are not only result in losses to the state (state finances), but may result in a very broad impact, both in the social, economic, security, political, and cultural.Keywords: Corruption; Crime; Law PoliticsABSTRAKKorupsi bukanlah kejahatan baru, tapi kejahatan yang cukup lama. Korupsi tidak hanya terjadi di Indonesia, juga terjadi di negara-negara lain . Bahkan merupakan masalah internasional. Pemberantasan korupsi selalu mendapatkan perhatian lebih dari kejahatan lainnya. Secara umum tindak pidana ini tidak hanya mengakibatkan kerugian negara (keuangan negara), tetapi dapat mengakibatkan dampak yang sangat luas, baik di bidang sosial, ekonomi, keamanan, politik, dan budaya.Kata kunci: Korupsi; Kejahatan; Politik Hukum
Common Chemical Inductors of Replication Stress: Focus on Cell‐Based Studies
Authors: Vesela Eva , Chroma Katarina , Turi Zsofia , Mistrik Martin
Published: February 2017

DNA replication is a highly demanding process regarding the energy and material supply and must be precisely regulated, involving multiple cellular feedbacks. The slowing down or stalling of DNA synthesis and/or replication forks is referred to as replication stress (RS). Owing to the complexity and requirements of replication, a plethora of factors may interfere and challenge the genome stability, cell survival or affect the whole organism. This review outlines chemical compounds that are known inducers of RS and commonly used in laboratory research. These compounds act on replication by direct interaction with DNA causing DNA crosslinks and bulky lesions (cisplatin), chemical interference with the metabolism of deoxyribonucleotide triphosphates (hydroxyurea), direct inhibition of the activity of replicative DNA polymerases (aphidicolin) and interference with enzymes dealing with topological DNA stress (camptothecin, etoposide). As a variety of mechanisms can induce RS, the responses of mammalian cells also vary. Here, we review the activity and mechanism of action of these compounds based on recent knowledge, accompanied by examples of induced phenotypes, cellular readouts and commonly used doses.
Numerical Modelling of Double-Steel Plate Composite Shear Walls
Authors: Elmatzoglou Michaela , Avdelas Aris
Published: February 2017

Double-steel plate concrete composite shear walls are being used for nuclear plants and high-rise buildings. They consist of thick concrete walls, exterior steel faceplates serving as reinforcement and shear connectors, which guarantee the composite action between the two different materials. Several researchers have used the Finite Element Method to investigate the behaviour of double-steel plate concrete walls. The majority of them model every element explicitly leading to a rather time-consuming solution, which cannot be easily used for design purposes. In the present paper, the main objective is the introduction of a three-dimensional finite element model, which can efficiently predict the overall performance of a double-steel plate concrete wall in terms of accuracy and time saving. At first, empirical formulations and design relations established in current design codes for shear connectors are evaluated. Then, a simplified finite element model is used to investigate the nonlinear response of composite walls. The developed model is validated using results from tests reported in the literature in terms of axial compression and monotonic, cyclic in-plane shear loading. Several finite element modelling issues related to potential convergence problems, loading strategies and computer efficiency are also discussed. The accuracy and simplicity of the proposed model make it suitable for further numerical studies on the shear connection behaviour at the steel-concrete interface.
Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Spectroscopic Properties, and DFT Studies of 7,9-Dibromobenzo[h]quinolin-10-ol
Authors: Tsai Hsing-Yang , Chang Yuan , Hu Jiun-Wei , Chen Kew-Yu
Published: February 2017

7,9-Dibromobenzo[h]quinolin-10-ol (1), a benzo[h]quinolin-10-ol derivative, was synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic space group P21/n, with a = 3.9573(4), b = 18.0416(18), c = 15.8210(16) Å, α = 90°, β = 96.139(3)°, and γ = 90°. Compound 1 exhibits an intramolecular six-membered-ring hydrogen bond, from which excited-state intramolecular proton transfer takes place, resulting in a proton-transfer tautomer emission of 625 nm in cyclohexane. The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular π–π interactions, which links a pair of molecules into a cyclic centrosymmetric dimer. Furthermore, the geometric structures, frontier molecular orbitals, and potential energy curves (PECs) for 1 in the ground and the first singlet excited state were fully rationalized by density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT calculations.
Role of Inelastic Transverse Compressive Behavior and Multiaxial Loading on the Transverse Impact of Kevlar KM2 Single Fiber
Authors: Sockalingam Subramani , Gillespie John , Keefe Michael
Published: February 2017

High-velocity transverse impact of ballistic fabrics and yarns by projectiles subject individual fibers to multi-axial dynamic loading. Single-fiber transverse impact experiments with the current state-of-the-art experimental capabilities are challenging due to the associated micron length-scale. Kevlar® KM2 fibers exhibit a nonlinear inelastic behavior in transverse compression with an elastic limit less than 1.5% strain. The effect of this transverse behavior on a single KM2 fiber subjected to a cylindrical and a fragment-simulating projectile (FSP) transverse impact is studied with a 3D finite element model. The inelastic behavior results in a significant reduction of fiber bounce velocity and projectile-fiber contact forces up to 38% compared to an elastic impact response. The multiaxial stress states during impact including transverse compression, axial tension, axial compression and interlaminar shear are presented at the location of failure. In addition, the models show a strain concentration over a small length in the fiber under the projectile-fiber contact. A failure criterion, based on maximum axial tensile strain accounting for the gage length, strain rate and multiaxial loading degradation effects are applied to predict the single-fiber breaking speed. Results are compared to the elastic response to assess the importance of inelastic material behavior on failure during a transverse impact.
Intramuscular Adipose Tissue and the Functional Components of Sarcopenia in Hospitalized Geriatric Patients
Authors: Perkisas Stany , De Cock Anne-Marie , Verhoeven Veronique , Vandewoude Maurits
Published: February 2017

Intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) could be an important missing value in the assessment of sarcopenia. This study tries to determine the relation between IMAT, muscle strength, functionality and mortality. In addition, the relation with nutritional status is screened. For six months, all patients admitted to the University Geriatric Center of Antwerp were evaluated for strength (hand grip), functionality (short physical performance battery—SPPB) and nutritional status. After one year, patients/relatives were contacted to obtain a current health status (mortality). A total of 303 patients were included at a mean age of 83.0 ± 6.4 years. The mean percentage of IMAT was 29.2% ± 13.0% (range 3.2%–86.2%). There was a negative correlation between IMAT and both grip strength and SPPB. SPPB was positively correlated with both grip strength and muscle mass. There was a positive correlation between IMAT and mortality. There was a negative correlation between grip strength, SPPB and mortality. IMAT did not have a clear relation with nutritional status. IMAT should be addressed in the work-up of sarcopenia, as it is correlated with muscle strength, functionality and mortality. In this cohort of hospitalized geriatric patients, there is a mean of about one-third of measured muscle volume that appears to be adipose tissue.
Dietary ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Inhibit Tumor Growth in Transgenic ApcMin/+ Mice, Correlating with CB1 Receptor Up-Regulation
Authors: Notarnicola Maria , Tutino Valeria , De Nunzio Valentina , Dituri Francesco , Caruso Maria , Giannelli Gianluigi
Published: February 2017

Mediterranean diet components, such as olive oil and ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs), can arrest cell growth and promote cell apoptosis. Recently, olive oil has been demonstrated to modulate type-1 cannabinoid (CB1) receptor gene expression in both human colon cancer cells and rat colon. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible link between olive oil and ω-3 PUFAs effects and CB1 receptor expression in both intestinal and adipose tissue of ApcMin/+ mice. To confirm the role for the CB1 receptor as a negative modulator of cell proliferation in human colon cancer, CB1 receptor gene expression was also detected in tumor tissue and in surrounding normal mucosa of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Dietary ω-3 PUFAs significantly inhibited intestinal polyp growth in mice, correlating with CB1 receptor gene and protein expression induction. CB1 receptor gene up-regulation was also detected in adipose tissue, suggesting a close communication between cancer cells and the surrounding environment. Tissue CB1 receptor induction was associated with a concurrent inactivation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Moreover, there was a significant reduction in CB1 receptor gene expression levels in cancer tissue compared to normal surrounding mucosa of patients with CRC, confirming that in cancer the “protective” action of the CB1 receptor is lost.
Comment on: Toughness of Railroad Concrete Crossties with Holes and Web Openings. Infrastructures 2017, 2, 3
Authors: Giannakos Konstantinos
Published: February 2017

The present brief comment is regarding the technical note “Toughness of railroad concrete crossties with holes and web opening”, by Erosha K. Gamage, Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Alex M. Remennikov, and Tetsuya Ishida [1].[...]
The Highly Conducting Spin-Crossover Compound Combining Fe(III) Cation Complex with TCNQ in a Fractional Reduction State. Synthesis, Structure, Electric and Magnetic Properties
Authors: Shvachko Yuri , Starichenko Denis , Korolyov Aleksander , Kotov Alexander , Buravov Lev , Zverev Vladimir , Simonov Sergey , Zorina Leokadiya , Yagubskii Eduard
Published: February 2017

Three systems [Fe(III)(sal2-trien)](TCNQ)n·X (n = 1, 2, X = MeOH, CH3CN, H2O) showing spin-crossover transition, conductivity and ferromagnetic coupling were synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction, Montgomery method for resistivity, SQUID magnetometry and X-band EPR. Spin-spin interactions between local magnetic moments of Fe(III) ions and electron spins of organic TCNQ network were discovered and discussed within the framework of intermolecular superexchange coupling.
Synthesis, Characterization, and Toxicity Evaluation of Dextran-Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Balas Mihaela , Ciobanu Carmen , Burtea Carmen , Stan Miruna , Bezirtzoglou Eugenia , Predoi Daniela , Dinischiotu Anca
Published: February 2017

We report the synthesis of dextran-coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (DIO-NPs) with spherical shape and uniform size distribution as well as their accumulation and toxic effects on Jurkat cells up to 72 h. The characterization of dextran-coated maghemite nanoparticles was done by X-ray diffraction and dynamic light scattering analyses, transmission electron microscopy imaging, attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, magnetic hysteresis, and relaxometry measurements. The quantification of DIO-NPs intracellular uptake showed a progressive accumulation of iron as a function of time and dose accompanied by additional lysosome formation and an increasing darkening exhibited by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. The cytotoxicity assays revealed a decrease of cell viability and a loss of membrane integrity in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Exposure to DIO-NPs determined an increase in reactive oxygen species level up to 72 h. In the first two days of exposure, the level of reduced glutathione decreased and the amount of malondyaldehyde increased, but at the end of the experiment, their concentrations returned to control values. These nanoparticles could be used as contrast agents for MRI but several parameters concerning their interaction with the cells should be taken into consideration for a safe utilization.
Pathways to Shape the Bioeconomy
Authors: Priefer Carmen , Jörissen Juliane , Frör Oliver
Published: February 2017

In view of the increasing depletion of fossil fuel resources, the concept “bioeconomy” aims at the gradual replacement of fossil fuels by renewable feedstock. Seen as a comprehensive societal transition, the bioeconomy is a complex field that includes a variety of sectors, actors, and interests and is related to far-reaching changes in today’s production systems. While the objectives pursued—such as reducing dependence on fossil fuels, mitigating climate change, ensuring global food security, and increasing the industrial use of biogenic resources—are not generally contentious, there is fierce controversy over the possible pathways for achieving these objectives. Based on a thorough literature review, the article identifies major lines of conflict in the current discourse. Criticism of the prevalent concept refers mainly to the strong focus on technology, the lack of consideration given to alternative implementation pathways, the insufficient differentiation of underlying sustainability requirements, and the inadequate participation of societal stakeholders. Since today it cannot be predicted which pathway will be the most expedient—the one already being taken or one of the others proposed—this paper suggests pursuing a strategy of diversity concerning the approaches to shape the bioeconomy, the funding of research topics, and the involvement of stakeholders.
Functional Movement Screen Scores and Physical Performance among Youth Elite Soccer Players
Authors: Silva Bruno , Clemente Filipe , Camões Miguel , Bezerra Pedro
Published: February 2017

This study had two main objectives: (1) to determine if differences in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores exist between two levels of competition; and (2) to analyze the association between FMS individual and overall scores and physical performance variables of lower-limb power (jumps), repeated sprint ability and shot speed. Twenty-two Under 16 (U16) and twenty-six Under 19 (U19) national competitive soccer players participated in this study. All participants were evaluated according to anthropometrics, FMS, jump performance, instep kick speed and anaerobic performance. There were no significant differences in the individual FMS scores between competitive levels. There were significant negative correlations between hurdle step (right) and Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) power average ( ρ = −0.293; p = 0.043) and RAST fatigue index (RAST FatIndex) ( ρ = −0.340; p = 0.018). The hurdle step (left) had a significant negative correlation to squat jump (SJ) ( ρ = −0.369; p = 0.012). Rotary stability had a significant negative correlation to RAST fatigue index (Right: ρ = −0.311; p = 0.032. Left: ρ = −0.400; p = 0.005). The results suggest that individual FMS scores may be better discriminants of performance than FMS total score and established minimal association between FMS scores and physical variables. Based on that, FMS may be suitable for the purposes of determining physical function but not for discriminating physical performance.
Micro-RNA 10a Is Increased in Feline T Regulatory Cells and Increases Foxp3 Protein Expression Following In Vitro Transfection
Authors: Wang Yan , Nag Mukta , Tuohy Joanne , Fogle Jonathan
Published: February 2017

CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T regulatory (Treg) cells are activated during the course of lentiviral infection and exhibit heightened suppressor function when compared to Treg cells from uninfected controls. Foxp3 is essential to Treg cell function and multiple studies have documented that lentivirus-activated Treg cells exhibit heightened Foxp3 expression when compared to Treg cells from uninfected controls. Our hypothesis was that lentivirus-induced micro-RNAs (miRNAs) contribute to heightened Treg cell suppressor function by stabilizing Foxp3 expression. We demonstrated that CD4+CD25+ T cells from both feline immunodeficiency virus infected (FIV+) cats and uninfected control cats exhibit increased miRNA 10a and 21 levels compared to autologous CD4+CD25− T cells but there was no difference in the levels of these miRNAs when Treg cells from FIV+ cats were compared to Treg cells from uninfected controls. Further, there was no increase in Foxp3 mRNA following transfection of miRNA 10a or 21 into a feline cell line. However, transfection with miRNA 10a resulted in increased Foxp3 protein expression.
Le mythe du mancus et les origines de l’économie européenne
Authors: Prigent Vivien
Published: February 2017

On cherche dans cet article à vérifier s’il faut identifier la monnaie appelée mancus dans les sources italiennes du haut Moyen Âge avec le dinar musulman. Cette identification a en effet un impact considérable sur l’idée que l’on se fait de l’intensité des relations commerciales entre l’Orient et l’Occident au VIIIe-IXe siècle. Le problème est ici abordé selon deux angles indépendants. On tente d’abord une approche métrologique fondée sur la comparaison de taux de changes mentionnés dans la documentation du temps. On étudie ensuite la pertinence de l’hypothèse musulmane au regard du cadre géographique et chronologique des attestations documentaires du mancus. Cette double démarche amène à rejeter l’identification du mancus au dinar et à voir dans cette mystérieuse monnaie les frappes de l’atelier byzantin de Sicile réformées par l’empereur Léon III en 731.
Accommodation To Elderly People In The Health Family Unities: Professionals View
Authors: De Lima Alves Karoline , Belmont Correia Anderson , Moreira Casimiro de Oliveira Fabiola , Deininger de Oliveira Kaligia , Ribeiro de Medeiros Villar Veruska , Nobre de Mariz Maia Hilda , Leneide Gonçalves Pereira Francisca , Cordeiro Fontes Paulo , Nadege de Menezes Sá Monte Aline , Viana Fragoso Tatiana , Do Nascimento Miranda Bruna Sayonara , Gomes Silva Viviane Lisiher , De Almeida Pereira Fabricio Fernanda Alencar , Silva Paredes Moreira Maria Adelaide
Published: February 2017

We seek to know the elderly accommodation strategy utilization in the family health unities professionals’ view. It is about an exploratory study, with qualitative approach, conducted in Family Health Unities in João Pessoa/ Paraíba/ Brazil. 248 basic attention professionals took part of the research, chosen randomly and per convenience. It was used a semi-structured questioning with guideline questions about the elderly accommodation strategy utilization, was pointed 3 semantic classes: Class 1 – Knowledge about accommodation; class 2 – elderly as priority; and class 3 – accommodation’s difficulties and perspectives. It is revealed that the professionals understand the accommodation as a tool that propitiate the improvement of the relation between the professional and the user, optimizing the provided attendance. However, there are indicatives of the lack of knowledge and qualification from some professionals, this fact denote the health permanent education importance.

Descriptors: User accommodation. Elderly. Primary Health Care.
A High-resolution Multiband Survey of Westerlund 2 with the Hubble Space Telescope. III. The Present-day Stellar Mass Function
Authors: Zeidler Peter , Nota Antonella , Grebel Eva K. , Sabbi Elena , Pasquali Anna , Tosi Monica , Christian Carol
Published: February 2017

We present a detailed analysis of the spatial distribution of the stellar population and the present-day mass function (PDMF) of the Westerlund 2 (Wd2) region using the data from our high-resolution multiband survey with the Hubble Space Telescope. We used state-of-the-art artificial star tests to determine spatially resolved completeness maps for each of the broadband filters. We reach a level of completeness of 50% down to

mag (

) and

mag (

) in the optical and

mag and

mag (both

) in the infrared throughout the field of view. We had previously reported that the core of Wd2 consists of two clumps: namely the main cluster and the northern clump. From the spatial distribution of the completeness-corrected population, we find that their stellar surface densities are

and

, respectively, down to

mag. We find that the PDMF of Wd2 has a slope of

, which translates to a total stellar cluster mass of

. The spatial analysis of the PDMF reveals that the cluster population is mass-segregated and most likely primordial. In addition, we report the detection of a stellar population of spatially uniformly distributed low-mass (

) stars, extending into the gas ridges of the surrounding gas and dust cloud, as well as a confined region of reddened stars, likely caused by a foreground CO cloud. We find hints that a cloud–cloud collision might be the origin of the formation of Wd2.
Hubble Space Telescope Ultraviolet Light Curves Reveal Interesting Properties of CC Sculptoris and RZ Leonis
Authors: Szkody Paula , Mukadam Anjum S. , Toloza Odette , Gänsicke Boris T. , Dai Zhibin , Pala Anna F. , Waagen Elizabeth O. , Godon Patrick , Sion Edward M.
Published: February 2017

Time-tag ultraviolet data obtained on the Hubble Space Telescope in 2013 reveal interesting variability related to the white dwarf spin in the two cataclysmic variables RZ Leo and CC Scl. RZ Leo shows a period at 220 s and its harmonic at 110 s, thus identifying it as a likely Intermediate Polar (IP). The spin signal is not visible in a short single night of ground-based data in 2016, but the shorter exposures in that data set indicate a possible partial eclipse. The much larger UV amplitude of the spin signal in the known IP CC Scl allows the spin of 389 s, previously only seen at outburst, to be visible at quiescence. Spectra created from the peaks and troughs of the spin times indicate a hotter temperature of several thousand degrees during the peak phases, with multiple components contributing to the UV light.
Constraint on Matter Power Spectrum on 106–109 M⊙ Scales from τe
Authors: Cen Renyue
Published: February 2017

An analysis of the physics-rich endgame of reionization at z = 5.7 is performed, jointly utilizing the observations of the Lyα forest, the mean free path (mfp) of ionizing photons, the luminosity function of galaxies, and new physical insight. We find that an upper limit on τ

e
provides a constraint on the minimum mfp (of ionizing photons) that is primarily due to dwarf galaxies, which in turn yields a new, yet strongest constraint on the matter power spectrum on 106–109

M

⊙

scales. With the latest Planck measurements of τ

e
 = 0.055 ± 0.009, we can place an upper limit of (8.9 × 106, 3.8 × 107, 4.2 × 108)

M

⊙

on the lower cutoff mass of the halo-mass function, or equivalently, a lower limit on warm dark matter particle mass m

x
 ≥ (15.1, 9.8, 4.6) keV or on sterile neutrino mass m

s
 ≥ (161, 90, 33) keV at  the (1, 1.4, 2.2)σ confidence level, respectively.