bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metric characteristics of a new test for the evaluation of dynamic balance
Authors: Živčić Marković Kamenka , Krističević Tomislav , Aleksić-Veljković Aleksandra
Published: January 2019

The aim of the study was to determine psychometric characteristics of a new test for the evaluation of dynamic balance in healthy individuals. The research was conducted on a sample of 60 female students (21.18±.86 years). The participants performed three trials of the new test for each of the two different ways of walking. The results of reliability have shown high values of factor loadings (.91-.97) and standardized Cronbach’s alpha values (.87-.98), as well as the average inter-item correlation values (full feet walking, tip toe walking and the number of steps) (.78-.94). High values of factor loadings (.88-.97) and the fact that the total explained variance was very high (93.3%), with a relatively small variability between the attempts, suggests that all the rules for consistency of testing have been satisfied and that the new test is reliable enough for its application in practice.
Vertical jump performance and isokinetic torque discriminate advanced and novice judo athletes
Authors: Detanico Daniele , Dal Pupo Juliano , Graup Susane , dos Santos Saray Giovana
Published: January 2019

This study aimed to analyze neuromuscular variables (vertical jump and torque in external/internal shoulder rotation) in advanced and novice judo athletes, and to identify which neuromuscular variables allow for discrimination between them. Thirty male judo athletes participated in this study: 19 novice and 11 advanced athletes. The judo athletes performed the external/internal shoulder rotation in an isokinetic dynamometer and the countermovement jump on a force platform. Student’s t-test and the discriminant analysis were used, with the level of significance set at 5%. The main results showed that the advanced judo athletes presented higher jump height (p=.03) and power output (p=.02) compared to the novice athletes. In addition, internal shoulder rotation peak torque was higher in the advanced judokas compared to the novice judokas (p=.04), and the ratio between external rotation torque and internal rotation torque was higher in the novice judokas compared to the advanced judokas (p=.006). In this discriminant function, the variables with higher discriminatory power were (in descending order): jump height, internal shoulder peak torque, and ratio between peak torques. The results of the present study demonstrated that advanced judo athletes presented better performance in vertical jump, internal shoulder isokinetic torque, and ratio between external/internal isokinetic torques than novice athletes. The variables used to discriminate between advanced and novice judokas may provide coaches with a guide for sport-specific training needs.
Analysis of load and players’ effort in 4 vs 4 small-sided handball games in relation to court dimensions
Authors: Corvino Matteo , Vuleta Dinko , Šibila Marko
Published: January 2019

The aim of the present study was to analyse load to which players were exposed to and effort they invested in 4vs4 small-sided handball games in relation to various court dimensions. Eight male amateur handball players participated in three eight-minute 4vs4 (plus goalkeepers) small-sided handball games. The three court dimensions were 12×24 m, 30×15 m and 32×16 m. Using Global Positioning System devices (SPI pro elite 15hz, GPSports), time-motion video analysis, and Borg’s scale for rating of perceived exertion (RPE), the following performance, physiological and psychological parameters were recorded: cyclic movements for distance covered, acyclic movements for the number of technical actions executed, heart rate, and RPE. Total distance travelled increased with the increase in court size (948.1±64.5, 1087.2±92.0 and 1079.8±90.6 on the 24×12 m, 30×15 m and 32×16 m court, respectively; p<.05). Distance covered by the players in four speed zones revealed the substantial difference between the games played on the 24×12 and 30×15m court in the first and third (p<.05; moderate ES) speed zone. On the 24×12 m court players covered more distance while moving in the first speed zone, but less distance when moving in the third speed zone (p<.05; moderate ES). On the 32×16 m court the players covered less distance while moving in the first speed zone, but they covered more distance by moving in the third speed zone (p<.05; moderate ES). There were no substantial differences found for the second and fourth speed zone cyclic movements and distances covered on all the three experimental court sizes. No statistical differences between the games played on various court dimensions were found in acyclic movements. No statistical differences were found in the analysis of heart rate. Further analysis of players’ self-evaluated effort confirmed the trend of heart rate values, showing no statistical differences in the RPE values among the three different court dimensions. Our findings indicate that changing court dimensions during 4vs4 small-sided handball games could influence load imposed on the players and their exertion.
Análise de Fragilidade Ambiental a partir de Técnicas de Geoprocessamento: Área de Influência da Hidrelétrica de Mauá - PR (Analysis of Environmental Fragility from Geoprocessing Techniques: Area of Influence of the Mauá Hydroelectric Plant – PR)
Authors: Storto Camila , Cocato Guilherme Pereira
Published: January 2019

Transformações cada vez mais rápidas têm ocorrido no meio socioambiental nos últimos três séculos, a partir da era industrial e do estabelecimento de uma sociedade que eleva o consumo e consequentemente intensifica a exploração de recursos naturais. Neste contexto, a construção de usinas hidrelétricas se revela como parte essencial para a sobrevivência de nossas atividades cotidianas, sejam elas econômicas, políticas, sociais ou culturais. Também são inúmeros os impactos desses gigantes de concreto. A Hidrelétrica de Mauá é uma expoente deste grupo, possuidora de grande potencial para a geração de energia instalado. Este trabalho tem o intuito de aferir os níveis de fragilidade ambiental desta área, adaptando-se a metodologia proposta por Ross (1994), em que se consideram informações locais de âmbito natural e social, principalmente dados de declividade, tipos de solo e uso/ocupação da área em questão, delimitada pelos municípios de Ortigueira e Telêmaco Borba – PR. Imprescindível para a realização deste estudo foram as técnicas de geoprocessamento, pelas quais se verificou grande abrangência de atividades como pastagens/campos e o cultivo de Eucalipto e Pinus, promovendo discussões acerca das alternativas para melhores usos do solo de um determinado recorte espacial, de acordo com seus níveis de declividade e diversidade de solos. A B S T R A C TIncreasingly fast transformations have occurred in the social and environmental environment in the last three centuries, from the industrial era and the establishment of a society that raises consumption and consequently intensifies the exploitation of natural resources. In this context, the construction of hydroelectric power plants is an essential part for the survival of our daily activities, be they economic, political, social or cultural. There are also numerous impacts of these concrete giants. The Mauá hydroelectric plant is an exponent of this group, which has great potential for the generation of installed energy. This work intends to assess the environmental fragility levels of this area, adapting the methodology proposed by Ross (1994), which considers local information of natural and social scope, mainly slope data, soil types and use / occupancy of the area in question, delimited by the municipalities of Ortigueira and Telêmaco Borba - PR. Essential for the accomplishment of this study were the geoprocessing techniques, through which a wide range of activities such as pastures / fields and the cultivation of Eucalyptus and Pinus were verified, promoting discussions about the alternatives for better uses of the soil of a certain spatial cut, according to with their levels of slope and diversity of soils.Keywords: Environmental fragility, Geoprocessing, Mauá-PR hydroelectric plant.
Qualidade Ambiental de Áreas de Pastagem por Meio de Atributos Visuais (Environmental Quality of Pasture Areas by Visual Attributes)
Authors: Souza Kelly Rejane de , Melloni Rogério , Ferreira Gustavo Magno dos Reis
Published: January 2019

Atividades agrícolas apresentam diversos impactos ao meio ambiente, alterando as características físicas, químicas e biológicas do solo. Um dos principais impactos causados pela atividade pastoril é a compactação do solo, levando a processos de erosão e comprometimento dos atributos físicos, químicos e biológicos do solo. No entanto, há diversas técnicas que permitem o monitoramento da qualidade ambiental dessas áreas com o objetivo de avaliar níveis de degradação, bem como, os processos de recuperação mais adequados. Devido à necessidade de se utilizar métodos sensíveis, eficientes e de baixo custo, os indicadores visuais da qualidade do solo podem ser utilizados visando o manejo dessas áreas. Assim, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade ambiental de treze áreas de pastagens, sob diferentes condições de manejo, por meio de indicadores visuais relacionados a solo, plantas e fauna, pela metodologia de “Referência para Avaliação da Qualidade do Solo” (RAQS). Os resultados mostram que a avaliação de áreas de pastagem, por meio de atributos visuais relacionados a solo, plantas e fauna, possibilita, com baixo custo e eficiência, acesso a sua qualidade ambiental. No entanto, essa qualidade é fortemente sensível e influenciada pelos atributos relacionados à vegetação e ao solo, exceto fauna silvestre (vertebrados), cor e odor do solo e compactação, que não foram considerados bons indicadores da qualidade dos solos de pastagem.   A B S T R A C TAgricultural activities have several impacts on the environment, altering the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the soil. The main impacts caused by pasture activity are the soil compaction, leading to erosion processes and compromising its physical, chemical and biological attributes. However, there are several techniques that allow the monitoring of the environmental quality of these areas with the objective of evaluating levels of degradation, as well as the most adequate recovery processes. Due to the need to use sensitive, efficient and low-cost methods, visual indicators of soil quality can be used to manage these areas. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the environmental quality of thirteen pasture areas, under different management conditions, through visual indicators related to soil, plants and fauna, using the "Reference for Soil Quality Assessment" (RAQS). The results show that the evaluation of pasture areas, through visual attributes related to soil, plants and fauna, allows, with low cost and efficiency, access to its environmental quality. However, this quality is strongly sensitive and influenced by attributes related to plants and soil, except wild fauna (vertebrates), soil color and odor, and compaction, which were not considered good indicators of the soil quality under pastures.Keywords: visual analysis, environmental impacts, soil quality.
The American Judiciary Through the Lens of The Federalist Papers
Authors: Rayment-Law Eric
Published: January 2019

The manner in which a Supreme Court justice ought to rule in any given case before him or her is a controversial topic in America, with a number of American lawmakers feeling that each justice should exercise “judicial restraint.” Those who feel this way often subscribe to the interpretive strategies of strict construction or originalism, which both cast judges as activists who have a political agenda, imposing it on America while ignoring the Constitution. As a remedy to their grievances, constructionists propose that the constitutional text should be rigorously adhered to while constitutional rights should be narrowly defined. Similarly, originalists propose that the Justices of the American Supreme Court interpret the law according to the intentions of the founding generation. This paper assesses the validity of these interpretive strategies by entertaining the originalist argument (albeit modified) and deferring judgment in this matter to The Federalist number seventy-eight and number ten.  Upon analysis of these American founding documents, it is found that the intent of the founding generation to indeed create a judiciary that adheres to the parameters set by the Constitution, but also one that possesses room to incorporate their own judicial philosophies into their legal interpretations as opposed to one that exercises strict judicial restraint.
Canada and Terrorism: A Case Study
Authors: Barrett Danny
Published: January 2019

Despite an all-pervasive focus on terrorism, there is little critical discussion about its precise meaning or applicability to modern international relations. This paper seeks to examine Canada's role in relation to terrorism, by comparing official policy statements to the ways in which key government actors responded to a key, concrete example of international terrorism (the Israeli bombardment of Gaza in the winter of 2008-9).  Based on the example discussed, the paper argues that contrary to official policy statements, Canada seems to offers firm support for international terrorism when it is committed by our allies.
Bolivian Politics
Authors: Gretzinger Cody
Published: January 2019

The essence of Bolivian politics can be conceptualized under four main aspects: the economy, political issues and context, indigenous identity, and democracy. A brief overview of the economy over the last hundred years is explored, and focuses on resource export. Economic policy in relation to Bolivia’s resources is closely tied to the success of political leaders, as policy resentment by the populace has led to the creation of political movements, parties, ousting of presidents, and the rise of a current populist leader. Indigenous identity underlies issues of water control and the coca industry. Evo Morales continues to successfully bring such issues to light, and is providing solutions of nationalization that agree with public sentiment, and may be helping to consolidate democracy.
Perspectives on Foreign Intervention in Contemporary Politics
Authors: Archibald Graeme , Mayer Carson , Kim Dongwoo , Collet Neekoo , Csorba Emerson , Pinkoski Kevin Lee
Published: January 2019

The world of politics is a fast moving one; what is true one moment may not be true of the    next. Unfortunately, the full scholarly process is not always well suited to dissecting swiftly    moving issues, as good scholarship is based upon careful reflection and critical review—time consuming processes. However, sometimes it is necessary for scholars to provide advice on the go, as situations evolve and develop in real time. These judgments may lack the meticulously researched analysis that is possible when events are viewed in hindsight. However, these judgments are no less important, as they will often determine how political actors respond to changing events.   With the current state of global affairs, it is almost impossible not to address the variety of perspectives on the place and polices of foreign intervention. Such dialogues are contrasted between an understanding of the moral rights of the state. These two camps are contrasted in the following way. The first, arguing for intervention, believes that the state has a moral obligation to represent its idealized values in the global environment. As a result, intervention is required to promote and maintain these values. The second, arguing against intervention, believes that the state has a moral obligation to respect the sovereignty of foreign nations. Such positions are only made more complicated by the faith placed in institutions and other non-state actors to address such issues. However, the reality of global politics requires that states make decisive choices on such matter, and bear the consequences these choices can have on both international affairs and domestic politics. This is not merely a simple question of two perspectives, but rather, how these perspectives balance and effect actual policy.
Gender-specific treatment for female young offenders
Authors: Le Lily
Published: January 2019

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Candle in the Wind: Goodbye Fossil
Authors: Ng Wong Hing Eireen
Published: January 2019

This is a research paper written in Spring 2012 about Wind Energy being the best energy alternative to fossil fuel energy. It puts forward the different advantages, benefits and pros of shifting towards wind energy while still comparing with other alternatives.
BroilerBreak!: Partitioning ME in Broiler Breeders
Authors: DesLauriers Airell G. C. , Zuidhof Martin J. , Carney Valerie , Schneider Brenda L.
Published: January 2019

Feed restriction is a common tool utilized in broiler breeder production. The period of most severe feed restriction is during the rearing phase. In order to feed at the proper requirements the maintenance requirements of the birds must be estimated. Biometric models have been previously developed, however these estimates may loose accuracy due to changes in genetic selection criteria. In order to verify the estimates of metabolizable energy of maintenance (MEm), a study was conducted from 0-20 weeks with a total of 8,500 Ross 308 females placed at two separate commercial farms. The study also examined the effect of temperature on maintenance requirements of commercial broiler breeders. Although the effect of temperature was inconclusive, the estimates of maintenance requirements were consistent with other experimental findings in the literature.
An Introduction to Golay Complementary Sequences
Authors: Kalashnikov Elana
Published: January 2019

First, I will discuss Golay sequences as Golay himself defined them, presenting his results on their lengths and his direct and recursive constructions. I will then discuss the broadest generalization yet defined, Golay array pairs. It is fruitful to understand complementary sequences as a special case of Golay array pairs, rather than Golay array pairs simply as an extension of the more fundamental complementary sequences. First, I will discuss their basic properties, and then the ways in which they can be transformed into higher or lower dimensional arrays. Secondly, within the context of Golay array pairs, I will discuss the other main generalizations and developments, beginning with Jedwab and Davis’ non-recursive structure, which led to the division of standard and non-standard Golay sequences, both of which I will discuss. Thirdly, I will present the basic extensions of Golay sequences: Golay sets, and multiple L-shift complementary sequences.
Neuromarketing: the next step in market research?
Authors: Madan Christopher R
Published: January 2019

Neuromarketing is an emerging interdisciplinary field connecting psychology and neuroscience with economics. The goal of neuromarketing is to study how the brain is physiologically affected by advertising and marketing strategies. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies, brain activity resulting from viewing an advertisement is monitored and measured using neuroimaging techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG). Neuromarketing studies usually measure preference between products in terms of brand familiarity or product preference. In traditional marketing studies, measures such as the product preference for a particular advertisement is sometimes difficult to measure, as a viewer may hold a cognitive bias. However, brand familiarity and product preference have been correlated with neural activity. The field of neuromarketing is still viewed with caution from consumer protection groups as well as many academics due to the possible ethical implications of designing advertisements to intentionally cause specific neurological effects.
The Walkman and the Primary World of the Senses
Authors: Schönhammer Rainer
Published: January 2019

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The Role of Islam Rahmat lil ‘Alamin as the Solution For Exclusive Life in Indonesia
Authors: Apriani Eka , Fathurrochman Irwan , Harmi Hendra
Published: January 2019

Islam has given mercy to the development of languages, traditions, culture and arts found in various regions in Indonesia. Islam rahmatan lil alamin appears in the form of development and wealth of knowledge. However, Indonesia is not a religious country, but religious values are very dominant and very animating to the people in their personal lives, family, community, nation and state. Moreover, in the context of Indonesia, a country that is predominantly Muslim and becomes the foundation of the advancement of the Islamic world in the future, the spirit of religion cannot be separated from its people. In this case Islam appears as a religion that provides solutions in exclusive life, so as to create harmony that can lead to harmony in life. So the conclusion that we can take is that Islam as a religion that has the mission of rahmatanlil 'alamin must be the basis for every individual and group of Muslims to be tolerant and act well in spreading peace to all parties wherever and whenever

Keyword: Islam, rahmatan lil alamin, exclusive life
ANEMIA;
Authors: Kumari Jasoota , Hussain Awan Riaz , Nayab SEEMA , Hussain Awan Khadim
Published: January 2019

Objectives: To estimate the frequency of H. pylori infection among dyspeptic patients with anemia.Period: From 23th Oct 2016 to 23th Apr 2017. Setting:Inpatients and out patients department of Gastroenterology, LiaquatNational Hospital Karachi.Patients and Methods:All the patients with dyspepsia had iron deficiency for 6 or more than 6 months were enrolled in this study and underwent for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) & biopsy to find out H Pylori Gastritis. The data saved and analyzed in SPSS 16.Results:A total 129 patients were included in our study.59 (45.7%) were female and 70 (54.3%) were male. 53 patients (41.1%) were single, while 76 (58.9%) were married.Mean duration of dyspepsia was 5.03±1.24 months, while mean duration of iron deficiency anemia was 4.54±1.10 months. 62 (48.1%) were smokers, 39 (30.2%) had history of alcohol intake. 39 (30.2%) were illiterate, while 90 (69.8%) were literate. H. Pylori infection on gastric biopsy was seen in 63 patients (48.8%). Conclusion: The prevalence of H. pylori using biopsy based methods among dyspeptic subjects is high in our population.
STRIA GRAVIDARUM;
Authors: Nusrat Uzma , Ahmed Asim Sadaf , Soomro Sahar , Nuruddin Gitay Mehnaz , Iqbal Sadia , Waqar Firasat , Hameed Asim , Iqbal Tayyaba , Mansoor Maria
Published: January 2019

Striae gravidarum (SG) is a physiological skin change that many pregnant women experience during pregnancy. Striae gravidarum seems to be undesirable to many pregnant women but its impact on women’s life is unclear. It is a disfiguring change on the skin of pregnant women presenting atrophic linear scars. They may occur anywhere on the body, though the abdomen, breasts, hips and legs are common. This change has a deep impact on the psychology and quality of life (QoL) of women. The quality of life of pregnant women deteriorates with distressing body image, causing psychological problems.The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of striae gravidarum on the dermatology-specific quality of life (QOL) of pregnant women. Objectives:To evaluate the impact of Stria gravidarum on the dermatology - specific qualoty of life (QOL) among pregnant women.Method:A multi-disciplinary cross-sectional study was conducted among the pregnant women attending the outpatient department at Dow university hospital for antenatal visits in third trimester. Striae gravidarum was assessed by using Dave’s score. After taking informed consent, Skindex 16 dermatology specific QOL questionnaire was used to evaluate the QOL. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version -16. Using Mann Whitney level of significance <0.05.Study Design:A cross sectional study. Duration of Study: January 2016 till January 2017. Place of Study: Department of Dermatology and department of Gynecology, Dow University Hospital, Dow International Medical College (Ojha Campus), DUHS, Karachi.Result:Among 112 pregnant women striae gravidarum was present in 32(28.6%) in primigravida, and 80(71.4%) in multigravida.Severity of striae gravidarum was assessed by using Davey’s score. Pregnant women with severe striae gravidarum showed significantly higher scores on emotion of Skindex-16 compared with those with absent or mild striae gravidarum. Conclusion:It is concluded that due to Striae gravidarum, pregnant females worry more with greater concern regarding their appearance. Their interaction with others was found to be highly affected due to this disfiguring physical change. The symptoms, emotional well-being and functionality differed significantly when the women with mild SG were compared with those with severe SG, though no difference was observed when primiparae subjects were compared with multipara subjects.The occurrence and severity of striae gravidarum influenced their dermatology-specific QOL and it is important to prevent or reduce the severity of striae gravidarum.
ANTERIOR MANDIBLE AND CONDYLAR FRACTURE;
Authors: Abdullah Soonhan , Shahzad Muhammad , Hussain Shah Syed Fida , Hassan Syed Ghazanfar , Kumar Panjabi Suneel
Published: January 2019

ABSTRACT… Objectives: To compare the outcome of two treatment protocols (open and closed reduction) in the management of Anterior mandible and condyle fracture in our center. Study Design: Comparative cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Hyderabad. This study was conducted from April 2017 to September 2017. Methodology: This study was consisted of total 48 patients which were equally divided into two groups Group-A(Closed Reduction that is Eyelet or Arch Bar) and Group-B(Open Reduction) having anterior mandible were included. For closed reduction technique, maxillomandibular fixation was applied for 4-6 weeks. For open reduction, fracture was fixed with miniplates after achieving the normal occlusion. Post operatively, occlusal disturbances was considered having poor occlusion and patient with maximum intercuspation was considered as good occlusion. Mouth opening more than 25mm was considered as good mouth opening. Results: In group-A 23(95.8%) patients at 3rd month were found with good occlusion. In group-B, good occlusion was found in 21(87.5%) patients at 3rd month. In group-A 22(91.7%) subjects at 3rd month were found with good range of motion and in group-B good range of motion was found in 20(83.3%) subjects at 3rd month.In group-A, mean deviation was 0.54±0.72 mm at 3rd month while in group-B, mean deviation was 1.12±1.65 mm at 3rd month. Conclusion: Open reduction with two correctly positioned plates for the stabilization of anterior mandibular and condylar fractures yielded better function compared to closed reduction.
THYROID DISORDERS;
Authors: Rahman Rahat , Saeed Muhammad , Zia Sadaf , Jan FAUZIA , Muzaffar Sara , Waheed Anam
Published: January 2019

Infertility has been considered as a worldwide global health issue. It is a human nature that every couple wants to have children so that the relationship can become stronger. Defect in thyroid hormone levels is one of the factors which can lead to reproductive cycle disorders and thus infertility results. Objectives: The purpose of current study was to investigate the levels of thyroid hormones in primary infertile and fertile females in order to evaluate the prevalence of thyroid disordsers. Study Design: Case control study. Place of Study: Outdoor of gynecology department of Madinah Teaching Hospital, Faisalabad. Duration of Study: 6 months from July to December 2017. Material and Methods: The study enrolled total 91 females of reproductive age 20-35 years which included 45 primary infertile females and 46 fertile females. They were divided into two groups. Group I: case/primary infertile women group (n= 45) and Group II: control /fertile females group (n= 46). Data was collected by taking history and clinical examination. Hormonal profile including fT3, fT4 and TSH was done by means of chemiluminescentimmunoassay. Results were analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Results: Most of the infertile females were euthyroid and hyperthyroidism was the most common thyroid disorder. The prevalence of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism was about 9.3% and 26.7% respectively. The p-value showed the non-significant difference in the levels of fT3, fT4 and TSH between primary infertile and fertile females.Significant positive correlation between fT3 and fT4 while non-significant negative correlation was observed between fT3 & TSH and fT4& TSH in primary infertile females. Conclusion: Infertile females with menstrual irregularities should be advised thyroid profile in order to avoid other unnecessary investigations. Evaluation of thyroid status in the infertile couple is not only important but also easy because its treatment is very simple and often has revocable effects on subfertility.
Renewable energy sources and local development
Authors: Gamez Maria Rodriguez , Perez Antonio Vazquez , Sera Antonio Sarmiento , Ronquillo Zoila Millet
Published: January 2019

Renewable sources are closely linked to the natural conditions of each region and locality, their availability is very varied from one site to another, being important the evaluation of the potential of these resources, in order to determine their best use under economically advantageous conditions. These constitute the equivalent fuel for the operation of the technologies that exploit them, their quantity and quality; It also depends on the energy performance and reliability of the technology systems that employ them. An analysis of the importance of the determination of the regionalization of the RES is presented, showing the energy, economic and environmental impacts that can be estimated in specific regions and localities. For this, the studies carried out in the province of La Habana and in the municipality of San Luis in the province of Santiago de Cuba are presented as practical examples of a territorial planning, considering the conditions of each locality. The results are shown using the Geographic Information System (GIS). The contribution obtained allows the preliminary knowledge of the renewable potential (solar, wind, water and biomass), which can be considered for a regionalization of the planning with renewable energy sources, in order to reach the goals of sustainable development, based on the search Of energy solutions at the Community level.
An analysis of students motivation toward English learning as second language among students in Pritchard English academy (PEACE)
Authors: Suryasa I Wayan , Prayoga I Gede Putu Adhitya , Werdistira I Wayan Astu
Published: January 2019

This research aimed at investigating the students’ motivation in English learning as a second language. The method used was a survey by randomly asking the students in Pritchard English Academy (PEACE) to fill out a questionnaire which adapted from Attitude Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) designed by R.C. Gardner. The questionnaire was administered to a group of 30 students who come from intermediate until advanced level. The data were analyzed by using SPPS program. It was used to find out mean score and standard deviation. The main findings show that the students are relative “highly” motivated and found to be slightly more “instrumentally” motivated to learn English. This reveals that instrumental motivation is a significant factor among this group of students learning English. Based on this study’s findings, some relevant and useful motivational learning implications are recommended for enhancement and improvement of the students’ motivation.
Cashless system of colleges in India
Authors: Jain Paras
Published: January 2019

The UGC instructed all higher education institutions to go in for digital transactions. All universities authorities are instructed to take measures to stop cash transactions at the campuses. UGC asked to organize “vittiya saksharta Abhiyan” campaign in the campuses to create awareness among students. The present study is focused on the impact of the cashless system on students, parents, and colleagues.
Criminal law policy on land functions impacting climate change in Indonesian national law perspective
Authors: Nahak Simon
Published: January 2019

The philosophy of functional transfer of land from wetlands, paddy fields, watersheds, protected forests, coastal and lake reclamation into residential areas in a national perspective, is one of the causes of climate change today. Initially, these places provide a cool, fresh, and clean air for humans being and the environment, but with the transition of the functions of these lands, an unexpected impact arises from the emergence of pollution, climate change that led to the occurrence of global warming. Philosophically, the transition of land functions is prohibited because it affects the human life. Sociologically, human actions that are deliberately destructive to the environment by transforming agrarian lands into residential areas, factories, hotels, and large malls so that previously productive land, turning into polluted lands, must be illegal due to land misuse as opposed to the public interest. Thus, juridical, a regulation that will be highlighted from the criminal law aspects both in the case of criminal acts, criminal liability, and the formulation of the punishment system against any person or legal body proven to commit criminal acts in the case of abuse of land functions, resulting in the change Climate that threatens the safety of mankind. This paper uses a normative juridical approach method with some analysis in the form of legal theories related to the writing of this journal.
Community based tourism development
Authors: Amerta I Made Suniastha
Published: January 2019

Tourism has long been considered as one of the leading sector and the biggest incomes generator for Karangasem Regency. The Regency was rich in cultural diversity and the natural beauty of the lands. Karangasem has a large tourism potential to develop the community-based tourism. Besides the natural and cultural attractions which form the main part of attracting reasons of the regency, Karangasem was also considered to have a good strategic location for business development. However, Karangasem could be a magnet for domestics tourists and foreigners who are not only come from neighbor countries but also countries all around the globe. This article aims at describing the concepts of the community-based tourism development which were taken from some sources and the possibility of the community-based tourism development adapted in tourism development in Karangasem Regency, Bali Province, seen from the tourism potential that Karangasem has. tourism development, community-based tourism development, Karangasem Regency.
Interpersonal society of Satria Dalem
Authors: Brata Ida Bagus , Pemayun A.A. Gde Putra
Published: January 2019

This study examines "Interpersonal Society between offspring of satria dalem with the community in Tohpati Village Klungkung Bali. Interpersonal Society Skill is a skill that individuals must take in interacting with individuals in interacting with other individuals or groups of individuals. Interpersonal skills are what one uses when communicating and dealing with others face to face. Society implies that society is essential for building self-concept, for survival, self-actualization, to gain happiness, avoiding stress and dependence, among others through entertaining society, and fostering relationships. Through social society can work together with community members (families, study groups, universities, village environment, city, and the country as a whole) to achieve common goals. Problems in this research: how to implement interpersonal society between offspring satria dalem with society in Tohpati Village Klungkung Bali. The purpose of this research is to know and describe interpersonal society within the community in Tohpati Village Klungkung Bali. This research uses the descriptive qualitative method, by using proportional sampling technique consisting of the family head of satria dalem with the society in Tohpati Village Klungkung Bali. The results of this study show that the people of satria dalem descent and the people who live in Tohpati Village have implemented good interpersonal society implementation including: openness, mutual support, positive behavior, empathy and equality, it is proven that all citizens are united in advancing Tohpati Village Klungkung Bali, proven human development index is increasing due to mutual trust, there is togetherness, warmth, comfort feel valued in doing their respective tasks to build the forward Tohpati Village Klungkung.
Work-family conflict on turnover intention regarding work stress as intervening variable
Authors: Kusumanegara Indah Suprabawati , Asmony Thatok , Numayanti Siti
Published: January 2019

This study aims to analyze and understand the significance of work-family conflict influence on turnover intention, the significance of work-family conflict effect on work stress, the significance of work stress influence on turnover intention and the influence of work-family conflict influence on turnover intention through work stress as variable intervening on marketing employees of BUMN Bank in Mataram City. This type of research is a causal associative. This research uses purposive sampling method in determining the sample. The number of respondents is 96 people. Methods of data collection in this study are interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Data analysis techniques used in this study is the analysis of PLS (Partial Least Square) with the help of the SmartPLS program. The results showed that work-family conflict had a positive and significant influence on turnover intention, the work-family conflict had the positive and significant effect to work stress, work stress had a positive but not significant effect on turnover intention, and work stress did not function as intervening on indirect influence work-family conflict on turnover intention.
Las plantas en la alimentación de pobladores rurales de los ambientes serranos de La Calera (Dpto. Colón, Córdoba, Argentina). Una perspectiva etnobotánica diacrónica
Authors: Fernández Alejandro , Martínez Gustavo J.
Published: January 2019

El trabajo propone caracterizar el rol de las plantas alimenticias en pobladores rurales campesinos de los ambientes serranos de una localidad de las Sierras Chicas de Córdoba. En lo metodológico se siguió un proceso de investigación y de obtención de datos etnobotánicos a campo, combinando metodologías de las ciencias sociales y naturales y recurriendo a la complementariedad de los análisis cualitativos y cuantitativos. Se aplicaron encuestas semiestructuradas en 30 unidades domésticas y 14 entrevistas en profundidad. Se documentaron 36 especies y 42 aplicaciones alimenticias diferentes, sin incluir las hortalizas yverduras de cultivo; así como 121 preparados alimenticios tradicionales y actuales. Una grancantidad de prácticas culinarias, recetas y platos tradicionales compilados en este trabajo coinciden con el inventario de mediados del siglo pasado para el folklore de la comida cordobesa. En lo que concierne al cambio en materia de alimentación, se visibilizan particularmente las razones socioculturales relacionadas a transformaciones en el estilo de vida, antes que motivos ambientales. Finalmente se observan recetarios cada vez menos diversificados, pérdida de ingredientes y del uso de cultígenos tradicionales en la culinaria doméstica
Effect of plant growth regulators on flowering behavior of cashew cv. Vengurla-4 grown in the hilly tracts of South Gujarat
Authors: Ghadage V. R. , Ahlawat T. R. , Chawla S. L. , Shah N. I. , Ghadage Nitesh
Published: January 2019

A trial was conducted at Subhir and Chikhalda locations in Dang district of South Gujarat, India to assess the effect of Ethrel, NAA and GA3 on the flowering behavior of cashew cultivar Vengurla-4 during 2013-14. Three concentrations each of GA3 (50, 75, 100 ppm), Ethrel (10, 30, 50 ppm) and NAA (50, 75, 100ppm) were applied as foliar sprays 20 days before blossoming and 20 days after full bloom in twenty year old trees of cashew cultivar Vengurla-4. Trees sprayed with 50 ppm Ethrel had significantly the highest number of flowering panicles per squaremeter (13.09), number of perfect flowers per panicle (87.11) and sex ratio (0.24) across locations and in pooled data. However, this was at par with 10 ppm Ethrel which emerged as the second best treatment of the trial. This study demonstrated the potential of Ethrel in improving various flowering parameters of cashew which are important determinations in increasing nut production.
Seasonal incidence of pod fly (Melanogromyza Obtusa Malloch) and pod bug (Clavigralla Gibbosa Spinola) in short duration pigeon pea
Authors: Pandey Anil Kumar , Keval Ram , Yadav Amit , Srivastava C. P.
Published: January 2019

The present study was aimed at observing the incidence pattern of pod fly and pod bug in pigeonpea ecosystem. The experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Farm, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi during the kharif season of the year 2010-11.The short duration pigeon pea was infested with the number of insect pests at various stages of crop growth. Out of which the incidence pattern of pod fly M. obtusa and pod bug C. gibbosa was studied. The first appearance of pod fly M. obtusa was noticed in the 42 standard week with a mean population of 0.10 maggot/Plant whose maggot population peaked in 45 standard weeks with a mean population of 0.30 maggot/Plant during year 2010-11. Similarly the first occurrence of pod bug C. gibbosa was recorded in 40 standard weeks with a mean population of 0.03 larvae/Plant which attained the peak during 44 and 45 standard weeks, in both the week themean population was 0.40 larvae/Plant. The incidence of all the insect pests although declined after attainment of their respective peak, but pod bug were noticed in the field till the harvest of the crop. To undertake an effective IPM strategy in pigeonpea crop, location specific information on occurrence and seasonal dynamics of insect pests is indispensible.
Pongamia pinnata L. (Karanja) based agri-silviculture system under rainfed conditions of south-west Haryana
Authors: Kaushik N. , Deswal R.P.S. , Tikkoo Abha , Kumari Sushil , Malik Suman , Kumar Krishan
Published: January 2019

The present study was conducted to assess the the performance of Karanja based agri-silviculture system in rainfed conditions of south west Haryana. The results showed that the yield (grain and fodder) of different crops was not affected significantly by the Karanja trees during initial four years of plantation. The mean grain yield of crops viz. cowpea (9.47q/ha), cluster bean (9.13q/ha), dhaincha (8.57 q/ha) and mung bean (9.50q/ha) was slightly less in agri-silvicultue system as compared to sole cropping. Similar trend was also observed for fodderyield. Karanja growth (height and diameter) was more in agri-silviculture as compared to sole plantation. Maximum height of 300.00 cm and diameter of 89.20 mm was recorded when Karanja was intercropped with cowpea, whereas it was 281.20 cm (height) and 80.90 mm (diameter) in sole plantation. Agri-silviculture system also improved the organic carbon and available N, P, K as compared to sole cropping. The lower net returns from agri-silviculture system of Karanja + cowpea (Rs. 7178/ha), Karanja +clusterbean (Rs. 7725/ha), Karanja +dhaincha (Rs. 7254/ha) and Karanja + mung bean (Rs. 7100/ha) were mainly due to the fact that during initial years Karanja plantation required some cost without any economic return. It is evident from the results that the cost of establishment of plantation can be meet out through intercropping during the gestation period of Karanja plantation.
Character association and path analysis in advanced breeding lines of rabi sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]
Authors: Girish G. , Kiran S. B. , Lokesh R. , Vikas Vikas , Kulkarni V. , Rachappa V. , Yogesh L. N. , Talwar A. M.
Published: January 2019

The field experiment was carried out using advanced breeding lines of rabi sorghum to study association among the yield and its component traits, direct and indirect effects of traits on the yield. Association studies indicated that seed yield per plot showed significant positive correlation with traits viz., plant height (rp=+0.7243, rg=+0.7409), ear head length (rp=+0.6002, rg=+0.6021), 100 seed weight (rp=+0.1593, rg=+0.1880), fodder yield (rp=+0.9434, rg=+0.9476) and lodging percentage (rp=+0.5263, rg=+0.5646) at both phenotypic and genotypic level.Genotypic correlation was higher magnitude than phenotypic correlation. Revealed increase in ear head length will increase the seed yield. Partitioning of yield and yield components both at phenotypic and genotypic levels into direct and indirect effects revealed that positive direct effects of ear head length (Ppi=+0.2533, Pgi=+0.5241), ear head diameter (Ppi=+0.0669, Pgi=+0.2580), days to maturity (Ppi=+0.0338, Pgi=+0.1193), fodder yield (Ppi=+0.6484, Pgi=+0.7461) were relatively high and followed by less lodging percentage (Ppi=+0.1751, Pgi=+0.2263). Residual effects were Pr=0.1303 and Gr=0.0624 at phenotypic and genotypic levels. Indicating importance of these characters and can be strategically used to improve the seed yield of sorghum.
Influence of physical seed treatment on seed quality improvement in black gram (Vigna mungo L.)
Authors: Anbarasan R. , Srimathi P.
Published: January 2019

Pelleting is a physical pre-sowing seed management technique, in which seeds are enclosed with biopromotive substances to improve the field stand. To evaluate the efficacy of plant herbal powders for seed pelleting, studies were initiated with blackgram cv. ADT 3, in which seeds were pelleted with the leaf powders of noni (Morinda citrifolia) and basil (Ocimum sanctum) and fruit powder of gallnut (Terminalia chebula) @ 200 g kg-1 of seed using Carboxy methyl cellulose @ 200 ml per kilogram of seed as an adhesive. The results revealed that seeds pelleted with the leaf powders of either basil improved the seed germination by 6% and seedling vigour (23%), seedling length (9%) and seedling dry weight (5%). In raised bed nursery, the seeds pelleted with basil leaf powder @ 200 g kg-1 of seed recorded improved field emergence (7%) with higher chlorophyll index (30%) and nodule number (28%) highlighting the efficacy of the treatment. While, the seeds pelleted with gallnut fruit powder recorded lowest germination, vigour and field emergence which is significantly lesser than control. The delayed emergence, germination and vigour was due to the increase in hardiness of gallnut powder pelleted seed. Thus, the seeds treated with basil leaf powder @ 200 g kg-1 using carboxy methyl cellulose @ 200 ml per kilogram of seed as an adhesive, enhanced seed germination, vigour, seedling length and dry weight.