bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of perceived parental attitudes and self-esteem in predicting secondary school studentsâ€™ depression
Authors: Ersoy Evren
Published: October 2018

Aim is to determine the extent to which self-esteem and parental attitude perceptions of adolescents predict depression. This is a quantitative research design and the relational screening model was conducted throughout the study. â€˜Depression Scaleâ€™, â€˜Parental Attitude Scaleâ€™ and â€˜Self-Esteem Scaleâ€™ were utilised in the study. The study was conducted on a total of 526 students of whom 276 were female and 249 were male studying in nine different secondary schools in Istanbul during the 2012â€“2013 academic period. Product-moment correlation coefficient and Stepwise regression analysis were utilised in analysing the data. According to the Product-moment correlation coefficient analysis, a negative significant relationship was detected between depression and democratic attitude sub-dimension of parental attitudes; and a positive significant relationship was detected between depression and authoritarian attitude and protective or willing attitude. Also, a negative significant relationship was detected between depression and self-esteem. Stepwise regression analysis indicated that democratic attitude and self-esteem variables were significant in explaining depression. Keywords: Depression, perceived parental attitudes, self-esteem, adolescence
The degree practices for mathematics teachers STEM education
Authors: Alkhateeb Mohammad Ahmad
Published: October 2018

The study aimed to investigate the teaching practices for mathematics teachers based on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Jordan. Descriptive analytical approach was used through observing the teachersâ€™ teaching in accordance with STEM. The study sample encompassed 30 teachers of mathematics in Zarqa city who were chosen randomly. The study results showed there are seven behaviours performed by the mathematics teachers in a medium degree consistent with STEM, and 14 behaviours by low-grade mathematics teachers are consistent with STEM. The results also revealed that there were not any differences between those practices attributed to qualifications and years of experience variables.

Keywords: Mathematics teachers, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), scientific qualifications, experience.
To STEM or not to STEM? That is not the question
Authors: Kubat Ulas , Guray Ersan
Published: October 2018

The aim of this study is to identify the faults in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and to provide an approach to how these deficiencies can be eliminated. The STEM approach can provide students with an interdisciplinary point of view to gain creativity, critical thinking, high-level skills of thinking and problem-solving. STEM abbreviation consists of the initials of the words â€˜Scienceâ€™, â€˜Technologyâ€™, â€˜Engineeringâ€™ and â€˜Mathematicsâ€™. Conventional educational systems dictate student to learn specific topics separately and expect from them to make these knowledge and experience useful, functional in their life. In this research, a qualitative research method was used. This study was performed by using document analysis method. A novel, integrated education system called as the STEM is investigated with its methodology and problems in application outcoming so far. The importance of such an integrated programme is highlighted and some remedies to create an effective integrated education programme are emphasised.

Keywords: STEM education, integrated programmes, interdisciplinary education.
Message from Editor
Authors: Uzunboylu Huseyin
Published: October 2018

Message from EditorDear Colleagues;It is a great honour for us to welcome you as Editor of Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, whichhas accepted publications indexed in qualified databases since 2006. Our main aim is to increase thequality of the journal day by day. We are ready to publish the new issue of Cypriot Journal ofEducational Sciences, which has eight articles with authors from various countries. The aim of thisissue is to give the researchers an opportunity to share their academic studies.A total number of ten (43) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper hasbeen subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in therelated field. At the end of the review process, a total number of thirteen (16) high qualityresearch papers were selected and accepted for publication.First of all, I would like to thank all authors who have contributed to this issue . The focuses of thearticles are varied. Bekir Yildirim, Cumhur Turk The effectiveness of argumentation-assisted STEMpractices, Mensure Alkis Kucukaydin Application of writing-to-learn in science to primary schoolstudents, Cavide Demirci, Erhan Yavaslar Active learning: letâ€™s make them a song, Evren Ersoy Therole of perceived parental attitudes and self-esteem in predicting secondary school studentsâ€™depression, Parisa Abdolrezapour The relationship between emotional intelligence and complexity,accuracy and fluency in EFL learnersâ€™ oral performance, Haci Huseyin Tasar The analysis of articlesand thesis published on school-based management in Turkey, Hatice Altunkaya Speech anxiety inguidance and psychological counselling department students, James Adebayo Esan Effect of circuitstrength training programme on waist-to-hip ratio of college students, Nilay Kayhan, Pelin PistavAkmese Examining the game teaching in special education teacher training in Turkey andEuropean Union Member States, Mandina Shadreck Comparative effect of two problem-solvinginstructional strategies on studentsâ€™ achievement in stoichiometry, Mohammad Ahmad Alkhateeb,The degree practices for mathematics teachers STEM education, Tugba Selanik-Ay, Nil DubanMedia literacy from the eyes of children: an interdisciplinary approach, Ulas Kubat To STEM or notto STEM? That is not the question, Florence Adeoti Yusuf, Ayoade Ejiwale Okanlawon, ValentineDavid Metu Lecturersâ€™ perspectives on enhancing university graduatesâ€™ employability in Nigeria,Maria Bella. Christina Evaggelinou Theatrical play and social skills development: teachersâ€™perspectives on educating autistic students, Nur Demirbas-Celik Happiness in high school students:autonomy, relatedness, competence and meaning in life.The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serveyou with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in2018 Volume.I would like to present many thanks to all the contributors who helped to publish this issue.Best Regards,Prof. Dr. Huseyin UzunboyluEditor in Chief
Developing and Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Nurses' Exercise Beliefs Scale
Authors: Ho-Shing Donna M.A.
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: No instrument exists that measures oncology nurses' exercise beliefs for women with breast cancer experiencing cancer-related fatigue. This article reports on the psychometric evaluation of the Nurses' Exercise Beliefs scale. Method: There were 20 items generated for the scale from a review of the literature. An expert panel review achieved content validity of the scale. The scale was administered to 387 registered nurses and the data were analyzed. Results: The scale content validity index (S-CVI) was .85. A 2-factor solution explained 50.4% of the variance in exercise beliefs, supporting construct validity. The factors were exercise benefits beliefs (8 items, α = .94) and exercise barriers beliefs (12 items, α = .81). Conclusions: The findings support the subscales as valid and reliable tools.
Improving Objective Measurement in Nursing Research: Rasch Model Analysis and Diagnostics of the Nursing Students' Clinical Stress Scale
Authors: Bourke Mary , Wallace Linda , Greskamp Marlene , Tormoehlen Lucy
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study is to use Rasch model diagnostics and analysis to understand survey item (questions) functioning of the Nursing Students' Clinical Stress Scale, a rating scale instrument developed by Whang (2002). Methods: A rating scale instrument originally written in Korean was translated into English and administered to a convenience sample of all junior (46) and senior (64) students at a large Midwest university. Results and Conclusions: Rasch model analysis provided the empirical evidence to support that the survey items measured the latent variable, stress. Diagnostic results indicated the need for improved category labeling. Clinical Relevance: It is imperative that nursing educators evaluate and facilitate inter- and intraprofessional relationships between students and staff/faculty as well as understand the student experience.
Validity of the French Version of the Reynolds Empathy Scale Among Intensive Care Nurses
Authors: Gosselin Émilie , Paul-Savoie Émilie , Lavoie Stephan , Bourgault Patricia
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: Empathy is an important part of the nurse–patient relationship. The aim was to validate the French version of the Reynolds Empathy Scale (F-RES) for assessing empathy in nurses during standardized clinical simulations (SCS). Methods: A series of steps recommended for the translation and validation of an instrument was carried out. Then the F-RES was used to assess empathy during SCS sessions with 26 nurses. Results: The results showed good internal consistency and inter-rater reliability of the F-RES. The expert panel was satisfied with the content and face validity of the instrument. Convergent validity was confirmed using the French version of the Jefferson Scale of Patient Perceptions of Physician Empathy. Conclusions: The F-RES has good psychometric qualities and potential for future research in French populations.
Measuring Maternal Health Literacy in Adolescents Attending Antenatal Care in Uganda: Exploring the Dimensionality of the Health Literacy Concept Studying a Composite Scale
Authors: Guttersrud Øystein , Naigaga Mpolampola Desire Alice Sandra , Pettersen Kjell Sverre
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this article is to test the requirement of “local independence” in the newly developed “Maternal Health Literacy” (MaHeLi) composite scale measuring health literacy in pregnant adolescents attending antenatal care. Methods: The 20-item scale was administered to 384 adolescents aged 15–19 years attending antenatal care in Uganda during the period July–December 2013. Rasch analysis was conducted using RUMM2030. Results: Differential item functioning was observed for 3 items. One item had disordered response categories. One subscale brought substantial multidimensionality into the MaHeLi scale. Conclusions: Results support the use of a 12-item version of the MaHeLi scale. The article shows how Rasch analyses help us to identify violations of local independence in scales.
Psychometric Properties of the Patient Activation Measure in Multimorbid Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Schmaderer Myra , Pozehl Bunny , Hertzog Melody , Zimmerman Lani
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to document the psychometric properties of the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) in hospitalized multimorbid patients. Methods: Data from 313 patients were used for psychometric testing. Results: Estimated reliability of the PAM was .88; the content validity index was .91. Convergent and divergent validity with measures of physical functioning, depression, quality of care, severity of illness, and number of multimorbid conditions were confirmed. Confirmatory factor analysis did not support a good fit of the 1-factor model. Conclusion: The PAM is a reliable and valid instrument to assess patient activation in hospitalized multimorbid patients. Further study is needed to determine what factors predict activation and how activation can assist in tailoring discharge planning.
Development and Psychometric Examination of the Inclusive Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education Instrument
Authors: Levey Janet A.
Published: October 2018

Background and Purpose: Nurse educators might be unknowingly excluding learners secondary to teaching practices. Universal design for instruction (UDI) prepares and delivers accessible content and learning environments for diverse learners; however, it is not well known in nursing education. The aim of the study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Inclusive Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education (ITSinNE) 55-item instrument. Methods: Confirmatory factor analysis was performed on a sample of 311 educators in prelicensure programs. Results: The ITSinNE scales had good to adequate estimates of reliability. The exogenous model fit the sample and model-implied covariance matrix; however, the endogenous model was not a good fit. Conclusions: Further instrument development is required. Measuring factors influencing nurse educators' willingness to adopt UDI will enable intervention research to enhance professional development fostering content and environmental access for all learners.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing bei einem Patienten mit Asperger-Syndrom: ein Fallbericht
Authors: Kosatka Donald , Ona Celia
Published: October 2018

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) hat sich als wirkungsvoll in der Behandlung von posttraumatischen Belastungsstörungen (PTBS) erwiesen. Dieser Fall zeigt den erfolgreichen Einsatz von EMDR zur Behandlung von PTBS bei einem Patienten mit Asperger-Syndrom und untersucht potenzielle Schwierigkeiten beim Erkennen und Behandeln von PTBS bei Patienten mit Autismus-Spektrums-Störungen. Unsere Patientin war eine 21-jährige Frau mit diagnostiziertem Asperger-Syndrom und multiplen Traumata, die primär von körperlicher Misshandlung durch ihre Mitschüler herrührten. Die Behandlung wurde hochfrequent durchgeführt und erfolgte an drei Tagen pro Woche über einen Zeitraum von ungefähr drei Wochen mit mindestens einem Tag Intervall zwischen den Sitzungen. Nach 8 EMDRSitzungen verbesserte sich ihr Punktwert auf der Posttraumatic Checklist; diese Ergebnisse waren bei der Katamnese nach 8 Monaten unverändert.
Quand suspecter et comment diagnostiquer le trouble dissociatif de l'identité
Authors: Ross Colin A.
Published: October 2018

Un trouble dissociatif de l'identité (TDI) jusque-là non diagnostiqué peut exister chez des individus qui sont évalués en vue de l'EMDR (désensibilisation et retraitement par les mouvements oculaires). Un TDI jusque-là non diagnostiqué était présent chez 3,9 % des 1 529 patients adultes hospitalisés en psychiatrie générale dans 10 études menées dans 6 pays différents. Cet article présente un cas de TDI probable qui n'a pas été détecté dans un rapport de cas publié et apporte des lignes directrices pour déterminer quand suspecter et comment diagnostiquer le TDI. De telles lignes directrices manquent à la formation de nombreux professionnels en santé mentale.
Skuteczność terapii EMDR w zmniejszaniu dystresu psychicznego u osób, które przeżyły katastrofy naturalne – przegląd
Authors: Natha Fehimda , Daiches Anna
Published: October 2018

Katastrofy naturalne mają wpływ na całe społeczności ludzkie, zarówno w wymiarze indywidualnym, jak i ekonomicznym czy społecznym. Chociaż oddziaływanie tego typu zdarzeń na zdrowie psychiczne ludzi jest ogromne, to wciąż brak adekwatnych środków zaradczych w obszarze zdrowia psychicznego osób, które doświadczyły i przeżyły katastrofy. W ramach programu Humanitarian Assistance Programme, podjęto próbę zajęcia się potrzebami osób, które przez. yły katastrofę naturalną, poprzez wykorzystanie terapii EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Niniejszy przegląd przedstawia dowody skuteczności terapii EMDR w leczeniu dystresu psychicznego u osób, które wyszły cało z katastrofy naturalnej. Spośród ośmiu omówionych badań, cztery badania były próbami kontrolowanymi, a jedno badanie było kontrolowane częściowo. Wszystkie badania wykazały zarówno statystyczną, jak i kliniczną istotność w redukowaniu intensywności objawów zespołu stresu pourazowego (PTSD), lęku, depresji oraz innych typów dystresu, doświadczanych przez osoby ocalone z katastrof naturalnych. Co więcej, cztery spośród ośmiu badań wykazały istotność kliniczną zaledwie po jednej sesji terapeutycznej. Oznacza to, że EMDR jest terapią pozwalającą zaoszczędzić zasoby, czas oraz koszty. Zagadnieniami omawianymi w niniejszym przeglądzie są ramy teoretyczne, adaptacja podczas interwencji, kwestie metodologiczne oraz ocena jakości badań, jak również implikacje na przyszłość i praktyka kliniczna.
Problematic women: psychology, gender, and health in North America
Authors: N. Rodkey Elissa , Vaughn-Johnson Kelli
Published: October 2018

Taking its cue from the medical field, psychology has long been curious about the relationship between biological sex and illness just as societies have long been interested in regulating women’s bodies. From 19th Century gender differences scholarship through 20th century activism this article introduces the gendered history of psychology and health. Offering a general overview of the past and more recent feminist present within a North American framework. Taking as its base foundation the intellectual shifts away from an exclusively individualistic lens towards one that now emphasizes systems and society; referred to as the difference between a “women-as-problem” and a “women-in-context” approach. Topics addressed include early gender differences scholarship, mental health costs and gendered violence; dual impact of the paradigms of masculinity, perversity in medicating and treating a woman’s psychological condition which result from living in a patriarchal societies; constructs of female sexual dysfunction, and more. We encourage South American scholars to take up the call to more thoroughly explore and expand on the histories of gendered health and psychology within regional and historical time sensitive contexts.
Visita de crianças e adolescentes em UTI adulto: vivência de familiares
Authors: Gabarra Letícia Macedo , Nunes Maria Emília Pereira
Published: October 2018

Esta pesquisa objetivou identificar a vivência de familiares em relação à comunicação, tomada de decisão e manejo da entrada de crianças e adolescentes para visitar os pacientes internados em UTI adulto. A abordagem deste estudo foi qualitativa, foram realizadas entrevistas com dez familiares de pacientes que estiveram internados em UTI. Os dados foram analisados de acordo com a análise de conteúdo de Bardin (2009), emergindo quatro categorias: Comunicação; tomada de decisão sobre a visita; manejo e repercussões da visita. A comunicação dos participantes com os menores foi aberta. A tomada de decisão dependeu da inter-relação entre o desejo em visitar, o estado do paciente, o imaginário da visita e o posicionamento da equipe. Em relação ao manejo, todos destacaram a importância da preparação pré-visita. O estabelecimento de diretrizes claras nas instituições, assim como acapacitação dos profissionais acerca da visita decrianças poderia contribuir para a prática em saúde.
Percepção dos profissionais para implantação do teste rápido para HIV e sífilis na Rede Cegonha
Authors: Grecco dos Santos Rejane Rosaria , Freire Isadora , Pizzinato Adolfo , Rocha Kátia Bones
Published: October 2018

O artigo investiga a avaliação dos profissionais da Atenção Primária (AP) sobre a implantação do aconselhamento e do teste rápido de HIV e Sífilis na Rede Cegonha (RC). Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório, no qual foram realizadas 13 entrevistas semiestruturadas com profissionais da AP, analisadas a partir da análise temática. Os resultados apontam a falta de conhecimento dos profissionais em relação às inovações da RC na AP. Os profissionais receberam capacitações referentes à testagem rápida, porém o matriciamento foi considerado inexistente. A solicitação do teste rápido das gestantes é realizada de forma compulsória. O aconselhamento, quando presente, é restrito ao pré-teste de HIV e outras Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (IST), tendo caráter informativo, desconsiderando as especificidades da gestação. Indica-se a necessidade de se refletir sobre a autonomia das mulheres durante o pré-natal e o aconselhamento, espaço este que pode ser repensado como um momento de fortalecimento e acolhimento.
¿Qué les pasa a estos niños? Un estudio acerca de la incidencia de los saberes psi en la solución de las problemáticas de la infancia en Buenos Aires desde comienzos del siglo XX hasta 1940
Authors: Farias-Carracedo Carolina , Juárez Ana Rocío
Published: October 2018

El objetivo general de este trabajo apunta a conocer si los saberes psi impactan en la concretización de políticas públicas y, en el caso de que así fuera, dilucidar los modos en que lo hacen. En particular, aquí se propone analizar la incidencia de los saberes psi en la solución a las problemáticas de la infancia presentes en Buenos Aires desde comienzos del siglo XX hasta 1940. Se puntualizan los principales aportes que el campo de la psicología ofrece a las problemáticas sociales en torno a la infancia y se analizan las concepciones psicológicas acerca de la niñez presentes según los principales referentes del campo de la psiquiatría infantil. Se considera el marco legislativo imperante durante este período como elemento de análisis fundamental para este estudio. Se concluye que, lejos de considerar aquellos aportes psi como influencias directas y lineales en las políticas estatales, se trata de interacciones entre los actores, las prácticas sociales y los objetos discursivos.
Violência contra mulher no namoro: percepções de jovens universitários
Authors: Souza Tatiana Machiavelli Carmo , Pascoaleto Tainara Evangelista , Mendonça Nayra Daniane
Published: October 2018

O estudo buscou investigar a violência contra mulheres no namoro de estudantes universitários. Foi realizada pesquisa quanti-qualitativa com uso de questionário online. A amostra (n=47) foi composta por sujeitos do sexo masculino, maiores de 18 anos e heterossexuais. Verificou-se que os participantes identificaram mais facilmente como violento os comportamentos que acarretavam danos visíveis ou corporais. A violência física foi a forma mais reconhecida, em contrapartida, as ofensas de caráter subjetivo foram as mais prevalentes, apesar de menos percebidas como abusivas. As violências moral e psicológica foram evidenciadas como as formas de violência contra mulheres mais presentes no namoro dos participantes, seguidas pelas sexual, física e patrimonial, respectivamente. Os atos agressivos causadores de danos corporais e materiais foram os menos praticados nos relacionamentos dos sujeitos, o que pode ter relação com o reconhecimento dos mesmos como comportamentos violentos.
Opening the “Black Box”. Factors Affecting Women's Journey to Top Management Positions: A Framework Applied to Chile
Authors: Kuschel Katherina , Salvaj Erica
Published: October 2018

The issue of women’s participation in top management and boardroom positions has received increasing attention in the academic literature and the press. However, the pace of advancement for women managers and directors continues to be slow and uneven. The novel framework of this study organizes the factors at the individual, organizational and public policy level that affect both career persistence and the advancement of women in top management positions; namely, factors affecting 1) career persistence (staying at the organization) and 2) career advancement or mobility (getting promoted within the organization). In the study location, Chile, only 32 percent of women “persist”, or have a career without interruptions, mainly due to issues with work–family integration and organizational environments with opaque and challenging working conditions. Women who “advanced” in their professional careers represent 30 percent of high management positions in the public sector and 18 percent in the private sector. Only 3 percent of general managers in Chile are women. Women in Chile have limited access and are still not integrated into business power networks. Our findings will enlighten business leaders and public policy-makers interested in designing organizations that retain and promote talented women in top positions.
Exact Analytical Solution for Free Axisymmetric and Non-Axisymmetric Vibrations of FGM Porous Circular Plates
Authors: Żur Krzysztof Kamil , Jankowski Piotr
Published: October 2018

Free vibration analysis of the porous functionally graded circular plates has been presented on the basis of classical plate theory. The three defined coupled equations of motion of the porous functionally graded circular/annular plate were decoupled to one differential equation of free transverse vibrations of plate. The one universal general solution was obtained as linear combination of the multiparametric special functions for the functionally graded circular and annular plates with even and uneven porosity distributions. The multiparametric frequency equations of functionally graded porous circular plate with diverse boundary conditions were obtained in the exact closed-form. The influences of the even and uneven distributions of porosity, power-law index, diverse boundary conditions and the negligibled effect of the coupling in-plane and transverse displacements on the dimensionless frequencies of the circular plate were comprehensively studied for the first time. The formulated boundary value problem, the exact method of solution and the numerical results for the perfect and imperfect functionally graded circular plates have not yet been reported.
Impact of Manufacturing Variability and Washing on Embroidery Textile Sensor
Authors: Martinez-Estrada Marc , Moradi Bahared , Fernandez-Garcia Raul , Gil Ignacio
Published: October 2018

In this work, an embroidered textile moisture sensor is presented. The sensor is based on a capacitive interdigitated structure embroidered on a cotton substrate with an embroidery conductor yarn composed by 99% pure silver plated nylon yarn 140/17 dtex. In order to evaluate the sensor sensitivity, the impedance of the sensor has been measured by means of a LCR meter from 20 Hz to 20 kHz on a climatic chamber with a sweep of the relative humidity from 25% to 65% at 20 ºC. The experimental results show a clear and controllable dependence of the sensor impedance with the relative humidity. Moreover, the reproducibility of the sensor performance subject to the manufacturing process variability and washing process is also evaluated. The results show that the manufacturing variability introduce a moisture measurement error up to 4%. The washing process impact on the sensor behavior after applying the first washing cycle implies a sensitivity reduction higher than 14%. Despite these effect, the textile sensor keeps its functionality and can be reused in standard conditions. Therefore, these properties point out the usefulness of the proposed sensor to develop wearable applications on health and fitness scope including the user needs to have a life cycle longer than one-time use
Reverse Engineering to Study the Turin-Shroud Body-Image Formation
Authors: Campion Riccardo , Fanti Giulio
Published: October 2018

Recent studies on the image of the Turin Shroud (TS) lead to think it could have been formed through a not well-identified mechanism of energy radiation. In order to remove some lacunas about this imaging process, a reverse engineering method has been applied to it, arriving to exclude some possible mechanisms. The image formation of a human face wrapped on a cloth by using an ad-hoc developed software has been simulated. The results of different kinds of the radiation depending from different parameters have been simulated, each one connected with accredited hypotheses. On the basis of the comparison among the different images produced by the software and the TS Face, some useful information both about the kind of radiation and the cloth wrapping conditions have been obtained. The effect of image distortion of a cloth wrapped around a face has been discussed too by defining the best laws of radiation and of their attenuation with distance. A Lambertian law is not compatible with the TS image. A vertical radiation shows a problem in reproducing the requested resolution. A radiation perpendicular to the emitting surface, like that produced by an electric field appears promising to explain the TS Face.
A Comparative Study on the RFS Program of Korea with the US and UK
Authors: Shin Jung-Yull , Kim Gun-Woo , Zepernick Janet S. , Kang Kyu-Young
Published: October 2018

In 2016, the global environmental impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was 49.3 gigatons in CO2equivalent. Worldwide, the transportation sector is responsible for 14% of GHG. Electric vehicles powered by less-polluting energy sources are one way to reduce the environmental impact of the transportation sector, but immediate transportation demands cannot be met by existing electric vehicle technology. Use of less polluting biofuel in place of petroleum-based gasoline or diesel fuel to power the existing transportation fleet is a widely accepted transitional solution, including in the Republic of Korea. The purpose of this project is to investigate approaches to biofuels in the US and the UK to evaluate Korea’s current energy policies related to use of biofuels and to make recommendations for strengthening Korea’s energy policy. This project addresses only policies for use of biodiesel rather than ethanol (widely used in the US) because ethanol is not used in Korea. This research shows that Korea calculates GHG using the principle that biofuel is carbon neutral, but energy policies in the US and the UK treat biofuel as not entirely carbon neutral. Korea should examine how to calculate GHG from biodiesel according to the standard set by the UK. In detail, the project’s findings relate to environmental sustainability.
Rethinking on Cultural Sustainability in Architecture: A Reading on Projects of Behruz Çinici
Authors: Postalcı Ikbal Ece , Atay Güldehan Fatma
Published: October 2018

This study aims to open a discussion on the concept “cultural sustainability” in architectural design. We asked the question if spatial planning has a role in cultural sustainability and in which terms cultural sustainability could be considered or discussed in design process. We started with a presupposition of an example which achieved cultural sustainability in time. We exemplified a holiday resort village designed in 1970 and is still in use with inconsiderable transformations. As being a social engineering was a necessity for the architects, Altuğ and Behruz Çinici [1], it can be said that their design approach was to achieve a sustainable living considering the financial, ecological, environmental and cultural dimensions. Behruz Çinici and his wife Altuğ Çinici are influential and proclaimed architects of their time. For understanding Çinici’s design concepts, we first looked at his inspiration sources as he verbalized in his conferences. After studying on their village projects, we suggested four spatial concepts for reading the projects from the perspective of cultural sustainability. We analyzed their three resort villages designed in the same decade through the criteria we have suggested. In evaluation; the distinguished features of Çinici’s resort projects are discussed in relation with the concept cultural sustainability. In conclusion, we intended to open a discussion for the criteria we proposed for cultural sustainability in spatial planning and put the importance of cultural practices for housing policies for regional identity in global world.
Oscillatory Behavior of Three Dimensional α-Fractional Delay Differential Systems
Authors: Kilicman Adem , Sadhasivam V. , Deepa M. , Nagajothi N.
Published: October 2018

In this article, we consider the three dimensional $\alpha$-fractional nonlinear delay differential system of the form \begin{align*} D^{\alpha}\left(u(t)\right)&=p(t)g\left(v(\sigma(t))\right),\\D^{\alpha}\left(v(t)\right)&=-q(t)h\left(w(t))\right),\\D^{\alpha}\left(w(t)\right)&=r(t)f\left(u(\tau(t))\right),~ t \geq t_0, \end{align*} where $0 < \alpha \leq 1$, $D^{\alpha}$ denotes the Katugampola fractional derivative of order $\alpha$. We have established some new oscillation criteria of solutions of differential system by using generalized Riccati transformation and inequality technique. The obtained results are illustrated with suitable examples.
Zeros and Value Sharing Results for q-Shifts Difference and Differential Polynomials
Authors: Dhar Rajshree
Published: October 2018

In this paper, we consider the zero distributions of q-shift monomi-als and difference polynomials of meromorphic functions with zero order, that extends the classical Hayman results on the zeros of differential poly-nomials to q-shift difference polynomials. We also investigate problem of q-shift difference polynomials that share a common value.
Determination of Vitamin B2 contents in Black, Green, Sage, and Rosemary Tea Infusions by Capillary Electrophoresis with Laser-Induced Fluorescence Detection
Authors: Tezcan Filiz , Erim F.Bedia
Published: October 2018

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin (RF) is an essential micronutrient for human health and must be obtained from dietary sources. Plants biosynthesize riboflavin and are important dietary sources of vitamin B2 for humans. Our present study reports sensitive detection of Vitamin B2 in widely consumed for tea infusions, namely black, green, sage and rosemary tea infusions, by a capillary electrophoresis method combined with laser induced fluorescence detection. Moreover, the correlation between Vitamin B2 contents of tea plants with their total phenolics (TPs) and antioxidant capacity are evaluated in this study. Whereas green teas have the highest TPs and antioxidant capacity, the highest RF contents are in sage infusions. The RF contents range between 0.34 and 10.36 µg/g for all tea samples studied. Comparing RF contents of tea samples found in this study to the RF contents of known RF sources, tea infusions are proposed as important dietary sources of Vitamin B2.
Upscaling Urban Recycled Water Schemes: an Analysis of the Presence of Required Governance Conditions in the City of Sabadell (Spain)
Authors: Pinyol Alberich Josep , Mukhtarov Farhad , Dieperink Carel , Driessen Peter , Broekman Annelies
Published: October 2018

Cleaning wastewater and using it again for secondary purposes is a measure to address water scarcity in urban areas. However, upscaling of recycled water schemes is challenging due to the possible emergence of various barriers. Based on a review of the governance literature we suggest that a set of five governance conditions is necessary for a successful upscaling of recycled water schemes; (1) policy leadership, (2) policy coordination, (3) availability of financial resources, (4) awareness of a problem, and (5) the presence of a public forum. In order to elaborate on the practical relevance of these conditions we studied a recycled water scheme currently being upscaled in Sabadell, Spain. We reviewed policy documents, conducted a set of 21 semi-structured interviews, and attended two policy meetings about the subject. Our results suggest that Sabadell meets the required conditions for upscaling reused water to a certain extent. However, the presence of a public forum is lacking. We discuss the implications of the absence of the venue and procedures for public participation in Sabadell and how it could be strengthened. Following this discussion, we conclude with some lessons for other cities that plan to upscale their recycled water schemes.
Fuzzy Multicriteria Analysis for Performance Evaluation of Internet of Things Based Supply Chains
Authors: Wibowo Santoso , Grandhi Srimannarayana
Published: October 2018

The performance evaluation of the Internet of Things (IoT) based supply chain is challenging due to the involvement of multiple decision makers, the multi-dimensional nature of the evaluation process, and the existence of uncertainty and imprecision in the decision making process. To ensure effective decisions are made, this paper presents a fuzzy multicriteria analysis model for evaluating the performance of IoT based supply chain. The inherent uncertainty and imprecision of the performance evaluation process is adequately handled by using intuitionistic fuzzy numbers. A new algorithm is developed for determining the overall performance index for each alternative across all criteria. The development of the fuzzy multicriteria group decision making model provides organizations with the ability to effectively evaluate the performance of their IoT based supply chains for improving their competitiveness. An example is presented for demonstrating the applicability of the model for dealing with real world IoT-based performance evaluation problems.
Complementary Qualitative Methodologies for the Analysis of Intra-urban Socio-environmental Vulnerability in Barcelona (Spain). Case Studies
Authors: Palacios Antonio , Mellado Ana , León Yazmín
Published: October 2018

The city of Barcelona, ​​like other cities in the world, suffers strong internal socio-economic inequalities. Numerous works have sought to detect, quantify, characterize and / or map existing intra-urban differences, almost always based on quantitative methodologies. With this contribution, we intend to illuminate the complementary role that qualitative methodologies can play in studies on urban socio-environmental vulnerability. We consider aspects that are not quantifiable but that may be inherent to many such vulnerable spaces, both in the constructed environment and in the social ambit. These questions are considered through selected neighborhoods of Barcelona which have been shown (in prior works, mainly studies of quantitative manufacturing) to possess elements of vulnerability including a high presence of immigrants from less-developed countries, low per capita income, aging populations, or low educational levels. The results reveal the multidimensionality of vulnerability in the neighborhoods analyzed, as well as the essential complementarity among methodologies that detect and support possible public actions aimed at reducing or eliminating intra-urban inequalities.
Solar Neutrinos Spectroscopy with Borexino Phase-II
Authors: Miramonti Lino , Agostini M. , Altenmueller K. , Appel S. , Atroshchenko V. , Bagdasarian Z. , Basilico D. , Bellini G. , Benziger J. , Bick D. , Bolognino I. , Bonfini G. , Bravo D. , Caccianiga B. , Calaprice F. , Caminata A. , Caprioli S. , Carlini M. , Cavalcante P. , Cavanna F. , Chepurnov A. , Choi K. , Collica L. , Davini S. , Derbin A. , Ding X.F. , Di Ludovico A. , Di Noto L. , Drachnev I. , Fomenko K. , Formozov A. , Franco D. , Gabriele F. , Galbiati C. , Gschwender M. , Ghiano C. , Giammarchi M. , Goretti A. , Gromov M. , Guffanti D. , Hagner C. , Houdy T. , Hungerford E. , Ianni Aldo , Ianni Andrea , Jany A. , Jeschke D. , Kobychev V. , Korablev D. , Korga G. , Lachenmaier T. , Laubenstein M. , Litvinovich E. , Lombardi F. , Lombardi P. , Ludhova L. , Lukyanchenko G. , Lukyanchenko L. , Machulin I. , Manuzio G. , Marcocci S. , Maricic J. , Martyn J. , Meroni E. , Meyer M. , Misiaszek M. , Papp L. , Penek O. , Pietrofaccia L. , Pilipenko N. , Pocar A. , Porcelli A. , Raikov G. , Ranucci G. , Razeto A. , Re A. , Redchuk M. , Romani A. , Rossi N. , Rottenanger S. , Schönert S. , Semenov D. , Skorokhvatov M. , Smirnov O. , Sotnikov A. , Stokes L.F.F. , Suvorov Y. , Tartaglia R. , Testera G. , Thurn J. , Toropova M. , Unzhakov E. , Vishneva A. , Vogelaar R.B. , von Feilitzsch F. , Weinz S. , Wojcik M. , Wurm M. , Yokley Z. , Zaimidoroga O. , Zavatarelli S. , Zuber K. , Zuzel G.
Published: October 2018

Solar neutrinos have played a central role in the discovery of the neutrino oscillation mechanism. They still are proving to be a unique tool to help investigate the fusion reactions that power stars and further probe basic neutrino properties. The Borexino neutrino observatory has been operationally acquiring data at Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso in Italy since 2007. Its main goal is the real-time study of low energy neutrinos (solar or originated elsewhere, such as geo-neutrinos). The latest analysis of experimental data, taken during the so-called Borexino Phase-II (2011-present), will be showcased in this talk - yielding new high-precision, simultaneous wide band flux measurements of the four main solar neutrino components belonging to the "pp" fusion chain (pp, pep, 7Be, 8B), as well as upper limits on the remaining two solar neutrino fluxes (CNO and hep).
On a Few Superficial Presentations of Ultra-Weak Photon Emission of Human: an Analytical Hypothesis
Authors: Piao Daqing
Published: October 2018

Ultra-weak photon emissions (UPEs) including those from human have been experimented for decades. The photo-genic origin of UPE has also been attributed to the oxidative stress or free radical production that is unique to metabolically active states of biological organisms. However, there are considerable gaps in quantitative understanding of UPE. In this work, I propose an analytical framework of hypothesis for the initial objective of modeling a few superficial presentations of UPE of human, including the systematic dependency on age, the diurnal variation, and the geometric asymmetry associated with serious asymmetrical pathological conditions. The hypothesis which is currently limited to human assumes a new form of energy state, termed vivo-nergy, which resides only in metabolically active organisms that are also under neuronal control. The hypothesis projects a decrease of the vivo-nergy in human during growth beyond puberty, with the rate of decrease dictated by a critical time-scale---the age of the first opposite-sex sexual intercourse (FOSSI). The hypothesis also proposes a modification of the vivo-nergy by the phases of systematic or homeostatic physiology. The hypothesis further postulates that the deviation of the physiology-modified vivo-nergy from the pre-puberty level is deteriorated by acquired organ-specific pathological conditions. Any reduction of vivo-nergy from the pre-puberty level is hypothesized to proportionally cause oxidative stress that functions as the physical source of UPE. The resulted steady-state diffusion of the photon emitted from a photo-genic source of UPE in a human geometry simplified as a homogeneous spherical domain is modeled by photon diffusion principles incorporating an extrapolated zero-boundary condition. The age and systematic physiology combined determines the intensity of the centered physiological photo-genic source. The acquired (single) pathology sets both the intensity and the off-center position of the (single) pathological photo-genic source. When the age-related, physiology-commanded, and pathology-controlled modifications of the photo-genetic sources are implemented in the photon diffusion model, the photon fluence rate at the surface of the simplified human-representing spherical domain reveals the dependency on age, the temporal variation corresponding to systematic physiology, and the geometric asymmetry associated with significant asymmetric pathological condition as reported previously for UPE. The hypothesis, as it provides analytical conveniences for quantitative estimation of UPE patterns, may be useful to further model-based interpretation of the spatial-temporal characteristics of UPE.
Algunas reflexiones sobre la fase antigua de la Contestania Ibérica: de la tradición orientalizante al período clásico
Authors: SALA SELLÉS Feliciana
Published: October 2018

En este trabajo se tratan una serie de rasgos que están empezando a caracterizar la fase ibérica antigua de la Contestania. Se hace hincapié asimismo en aquellos hechos que dejan entrever la estrecha relación cultural de este momento con el período anterior. La novedad de la documentación impide presentarlos con carácter definitivo, pero sí nos permite entenderlos como puntos de partida de futuras investigaciones.
Titulus Sepulcralis inédito del entorno del Cerro de Las Cabezas de Fuente Tójar (Córdoba)
Authors: CARMONA ÁVILA Rafael
Published: October 2018

Nueva inscripción funeraria del entorno del Cerro de Las Cabezas de Fuente Tójar (Córdoba), probable solar del municipium romano de Iliturgicola. A destacar, el cognomen greco-oriental del difunto, característico de los no libres, y su avanzada edad
Algunas cuestiones sobre cronología y dispersión de las puntas de flechas orientalizantes en la Península Ibérica
Authors: FERRER ALBELDA Eduardo
Published: October 2018

Presentamos en este artículo el análisis de unos materiales, puntas de flecha de unas características muy concretas, cuyo encuadre espacial y cronológico no está bien definido. Basándonos en un examen detenido de la dispersión y de los contextos arqueológicos creemos que se pueden considerar como un item del período Orientalizante.
Ategua: ¿Municipio flavio?
Authors: VENTURA VILLANUEVA Ángel
Published: October 2018

Damos a conocer un fragmento de inscripción, probablemente funeraria y fechable en el s. II d.C., hallado en las cercanías del cortijo de Teba, asiento del oppidum de Ategua. La mención en el texto de la origo Ategu[ensis] plantea la posibilidad de que dicha ciudad alcanzase con la dinastía flavia el status de municipium iuris latini.
Vías romanas y explotación de los recursos mineros de la zona norte del Conventus Cordubensis
Authors: MELCHOR GIL Enrique
Published: October 2018

En el artículo se estudia el trazado, los aspectos técnicos y constructivos, y la evolución histórica de las principales calzadas romanas existentes en el Norte de la provincia de Córdoba: Corduba-Emerita, Corduba-Sisapo, Corduba-Toletum, Epora-Solia, y la conocida como "Camino del Pretorio". Todos estos caminos formaron un entramado viario destinado a facilitar la administración y la explotación de la zona Norte del Conventus Cordubensis. Por las vías de la región llegaba el cinabrio a las fundiciones mineras y salía el metal (oro, plata y cobre) para ser comercializado.
Testimonio escultórico de la Mellaria (Fuente Obejuna, Córdoba)
Authors: LÓPEZ LÓPEZ Isabel Mª.
Published: October 2018

En este artículo presentamos el estudio de un fragmento escultórico correspondiente a un pie calzado con un caliga, tipo de calzado característico del estamento militar romano. Resaltamos el interés de esta pieza para el conocimiento de la escultura y de la época altoimperial de la ciudad de Mellaria en el término municipal de Fuente Obejuna (Córdoba).
Estatuas-Fuentes romanas de Colonia Patricia Corduba
Authors: LOZA AZUAGA María Luisa
Published: October 2018

Recopilamos en esta ocasión un conjunto de esculturas romanas que tuvieron la función de fuentes en Colonia Patricia Corduba, en concreto dos estatuas de ninfas, una personificación de divinidad acuática masculina y una fuentecilla con escalinatas, junto a otras piezas -conocidas solo por referencias literarias- que pudieron tener la misma función. Además de su estudio tipológico y estilístico, del que se deduce su elaboración en talleres escultóricos locales a lo largo del siglo II d.C., valoramos especialmente su significado urbano dentro de la ciudad.
Hipótesis interpretativa de un sillar con relieves de Cartagena
Authors: NOGUERA CELDRÁN J. M.
Published: October 2018

En el Museo Arqueológico Municipal de Cartagena (antigua Carthago Nova) se conserva un sillar de piedra, de grandes proporciones, hallado en la ciudad en lugar, fecha y circunstancias desconocidas. En su cara frontal presenta una serie de relieves (cabeza humana, "bichero", maza, hacha y marmita), que pueden interpretarse como pertenecientes a una escena relativa a las actividades de la pesca de atúnidos y escómbridos y su posterior transformación en productos tales como el garum y otras salazones de pescado. El sillar, cuya decoración quedaría completada en otros similares, quizá formó parte de un edificio conmemorativo o de monumento funerario de la antigua colonia romana.