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An Approach to Determining the Spatially Contiguous Zone of a Self-Organized Urban Agglomeration
Authors: Liu Fei , Huang Qing
Published: June 2019

The evolution of the urban agglomeration is a significant development in urban geography. Determining its spatial range for effective measurement remains a challenge for researchers. In previous studies, determining spatial range has primarily been done through distinguishing the cities that should belong to urban agglomerations from among other cities by using various indicators. Both the selection of indicators and the standards used for calculation and identification have been based on subjective choices, and have not considered spatial distribution or morphology. The urban agglomeration can be regarded as a self-organized space, and spatial features of the fractal can be regarded as one of the morphological characterizations of spatial self-organization. From the perspective of the assumption that the space of urban agglomerations is molecule like assembled, and through the extraction and analysis of spatial fractals, we present an objective method to determine the “spatially contiguous zone” of urban agglomeration, particularly the spatial range in which the urban agglomeration is able to exercise jurisdiction within the radius of its capacity, rather than in the administrative division. Our method is applied in this paper to the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei urban agglomeration and produced the following results: (1) the existence of spatial fractals and the theory of space unit molecule like self-organization or assembly in the morphology of urban agglomerations has been proved; and (2) a spatially contiguous zone could be identified for the urban agglomeration has been confirmed. Compared with previous methods used for determining space, this method is centered on the spatial morphology of urban agglomerations; the recognition of a spatially contiguous zone liberates the geographical limits of the result from city boundary restrictions. Concurrently, by considering the linkages within the city as a self-organizing black box, we can circumvent the one-sidedness involved with the selection of indicators that has biased previous studies, thereby avoiding having to focus on the specific mechanism of urban dynamics, and coming much closer to its self-organizing dynamic inner nature. This approach will prove to be a useful reference for the identification of spatial ranges in future studies.
Local Energy Communities and Distributed Generation: Contrasting Perspectives, and Inevitable Policy Trade-Offs, beyond the Apparent Global Consensus
Authors: Moroni Stefano , Antoniucci Valentina , Bisello Adriano
Published: June 2019

Although a certain degree of consensus seems to pervade the ideas of “distributed energy systems” and “energy communities”, in truth, diverse views are involved. This article aims to shed light on the variety of interpretations of these two concepts. In particular, the article critically considers the answers to the following four questions: What exactly is meant by “distributed” in the expression “distributed energy generation”? Why is distributed generation (ethically) desirable? Why should people consider it a positive idea that “communities”—and not individuals or families—are invited to manage distributed generation systems? Lastly, can energy communities be considered different from standard state intervention and from market systems? Clearly defining these questions helps in emphasising crucial differences, and it is an important step toward achieving a critical understanding. The conclusion is that there is no single interpretation for either the idea of distributed energy or that of energy communities. Shifting emphasis from one feature to another can drastically affect what policies are required to foster the creation of such communities and of a distributed energy production scenario.
Environmental Innovation, Environmental Performance and Financial Performance: Evidence from Malaysian Environmental Proactive Firms
Authors: Ong Tze San , Lee Ah Suat , Teh Boon Heng , Magsi Hussain Bakhsh
Published: June 2019

This study is aimed to investigate the relationship between environmental performance, environmental innovation, and financial performance of firms. A total of 124 responses were collected from managers of manufacturers certified by ISO 14001 EMS in Malaysia, and the data was subjected to a structural equation analysis using the Smart PLS version 3.2.7 software. The results have endorsed environmental competitive capabilities i.e. environmental innovation and environmental performance as the key enablers for the creation of economic values for environmental proactive manufacturing firms. Moreover, environmental innovation is also found to be the mediator that transforms the benefits of environmental performance into financial performance.
Photosynthetic Efficiency is Higher in Asymmetric Leaves than in Symmetric Leaves of the Same Plant
Authors: Kozlov Mikhail V. , Zverev Vitali , Sandner Tobias M.
Published: June 2019

Symmetry pervades nature, but asymmetry is also rather common. Deviations from genetically programmed symmetry are usually associated with internal or external developmental disturbances and may therefore be related to imperfections in physiological processes. In this study, we test the hypotheses that the photosynthetic efficiency of individual leaves of a plant is negatively related to their asymmetry. We measured chlorophyll fluorescence in leaves of three woody species (Betula pubescens, Populus tremula and Salix caprea) in early and late summer in two localities situated ca. 1000 km apart, and we quantified the asymmetry of these leaves by a multivariate measure based on the relative positions of several landmarks. Contrary to our expectation, we found that the photochemical efficiency of photosystem II was positively correlated with leaf fluctuating asymmetry; this effect was weak but consistent across the studied plant species, localities and seasons. Our finding adds to limited evidence that within-plant variation in leaf asymmetry is associated with variation in leaf physiology. Irrespective of the underlying mechanisms, which remain unknown, the results suggest that trees may benefit even more from their asymmetric leaves, at least in terms of photosynthesis, than they do from their more symmetric leaves.
Exposure to the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Toxin Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) Prolongs and Increases Severity of Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DSS)-Induced Colitis
Authors: Su Robin C. , Blomquist Thomas M. , Kleinhenz Andrew L. , Khalaf Fatimah K. , Dube Prabhatchandra , Lad Apurva , Breidenbach Joshua D. , Mohammed Chrysan J. , Zhang Shungang , Baum Caitlin E. , Malhotra Deepak , Kennedy David J. , Haller Steven T.
Published: June 2019

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) represents a collection of gastrointestinal disorders resulting from genetic and environmental factors. Microcystin-leucine arginine (MC-LR) is a toxin produced by cyanobacteria during algal blooms and demonstrates bioaccumulation in the intestinal tract following ingestion. Little is known about the impact of MC-LR ingestion in individuals with IBD. In this study, we sought to investigate MC-LR’s effects in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis model. Mice were separated into four groups: (a) water only (control), (b) DSS followed by water (DSS), (c) water followed by MC-LR (MC-LR), and (d) DSS followed by MC-LR (DSS + MC-LR). DSS resulted in weight loss, splenomegaly, and severe colitis marked by transmural acute inflammation, ulceration, shortened colon length, and bloody stools. DSS + MC-LR mice experienced prolonged weight loss and bloody stools, increased ulceration of colonic mucosa, and shorter colon length as compared with DSS mice. DSS + MC-LR also resulted in greater increases in pro-inflammatory transcripts within colonic tissue (TNF-α, IL-1β, CD40, MCP-1) and the pro-fibrotic marker, PAI-1, as compared to DSS-only ingestion. These findings demonstrate that MC-LR exposure not only prolongs, but also worsens the severity of pre-existing colitis, strengthening evidence of MC-LR as an under-recognized environmental toxin in vulnerable populations, such as those with IBD.
A DNA Prime Immuno-Potentiates a Modified Live Vaccine against the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus but Does Not Improve Heterologous Protection
Authors: Bernelin-Cottet Cindy , Urien Céline , Fretaud Maxence , Langevin Christelle , Trus Ivan , Jouneau Luc , Blanc Fany , Leplat Jean-Jacques , Barc Céline , Boulesteix Olivier , Riou Mickaël , Dysart Marilyn , Mahé Sophie , Studsrub Elisabeth , Nauwynck Hans , Bertho Nicolas , Bourry Olivier , Schwartz-Cornil Isabelle
Published: June 2019

The porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), an RNA virus inducing abortion in sows and respiratory disease in young pigs, is a leading infectious cause of economic losses in the swine industry. Modified live vaccines (MLVs) help in controlling the disease, but their efficacy is often compromised by the high genetic diversity of circulating viruses, leading to vaccine escape variants in the field. In this study, we hypothesized that a DNA prime with naked plasmids encoding PRRSV antigens containing conserved T-cell epitopes may improve the protection of MLV against a heterologous challenge. Plasmids were delivered with surface electroporation or needle-free jet injection and European strain-derived PRRSV antigens were targeted or not to the dendritic cell receptor XCR1. Compared to MLV-alone, the DNA-MLV prime- boost regimen slightly improved the IFNγ T-cell response, and substantially increased the antibody response against envelope motives and the nucleoprotein N. The XCR1-targeting of N significantly improved the anti-N specific antibody response. Despite this immuno-potentiation, the DNA-MLV regimen did not further decrease the serum viral load or the nasal viral shedding of the challenge strain over MLV-alone. Finally, the heterologous protection, achieved in absence of detectable effective neutralizing antibodies, was not correlated to the measured antibody or to the IFNγ T-cell response. Therefore, immune correlates of protection remain to be identified and represent an important gap of knowledge in PRRSV vaccinology. This study importantly shows that a naked DNA prime immuno-potentiates an MLV, more on the B than on the IFNγ T-cell response side, and has to be further improved to reach cross-protection.
Novel Victorivirus from a Pakistani Isolate of Alternaria alternata Lacking a Typical Translational Stop/Restart Sequence Signature
Authors: Jamal Atif , Sato Yukiyo , Shahi Sabitree , Shamsi Wajeeha , Kondo Hideki , Suzuki Nobuhiro
Published: June 2019

The family Totiviridae currently contains five genera Totivirus, Victorivirus, Leishmavirus, Trichomonasvirus, and Giardiavirus. Members in this family generally have a set of two-open reading frame (ORF) elements in their genome with the 5′-proximal ORF (ORF1) encoding a capsid protein (CP) and the 3′-proximal one (ORF2) for RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). How the downstream open reading frames (ORFs) are expressed is genus-specific. All victoriviruses characterized thus far appear to use the stop/restart translation mechanism, allowing for the expression of two separate protein products from bicitronic genome-sized viral mRNA, while the totiviruses use a −1 ribosomal frame-shifting that leads to a fusion product of CP and RdRp. We report the biological and molecular characterization of a novel victorivirus termed Alternaria alternata victorivirus 1 (AalVV1) isolated from Alternaria alternata in Pakistan. The phylogenetic and molecular analyses showed AalVV1 to be distinct from previously reported victoriviruses. AalVV1 appears to have a sequence signature required for the −1 frame-shifting at the ORF1/2 junction region, rather than a stop/restart key mediator. By contrast, SDS–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and peptide mass fingerprinting analyses of purified virion preparations suggested the expression of two protein products, not a CP-RdRp fusion product. How these proteins are expressed is discussed in this study. Possible effects of infection by this virus were tested in two fungal species: A. alternata and RNA silencing proficient and deficient strains of Cryphonectria parasitica, a model filamentous fungus. AalVV1 showed symptomless infection in all of these fungal strains, even in the RNA silencing deficient C. parasitica strain.
Subunit Vaccine Approaches for African Swine Fever Virus
Authors: Gaudreault Natasha N. , Richt Juergen A.
Published: June 2019

African swine fever virus (ASFV) is the cause of a highly fatal disease in swine, for which there is no available vaccine. The disease is highly contagious and poses a serious threat to the swine industry worldwide. Since its introduction to the Caucasus region in 2007, a highly virulent, genotype II strain of ASFV has continued to circulate and spread into Eastern Europe and Russia, and most recently into Western Europe, China, and various countries of Southeast Asia. This review summarizes various ASFV vaccine strategies that have been investigated, with focus on antigen-, DNA-, and virus vector-based vaccines. Known ASFV antigens and the determinants of protection against ASFV versus immunopathological enhancement of infection and disease are also discussed.
Migration of Non-Native Predator Asp (Leuciscus aspius) from a Reservoir Poses a Potential Threat to Native Species in Tributaries
Authors: Pfauserová Nikola , Slavík Ondřej , Horký Pavel , Kolářová Jitka , Randák Tomáš
Published: June 2019

The introduction of non-native species and human-altered habitats are currently the main threats to freshwater ecosystems. Due to predation and competition, biological invaders can cause extinctions and imperil the status of native species, and this phenomenon is enhanced by habitat alteration, for example, dam construction. In addition to river fragmentation caused by dam construction, the impact of non-native species migrating from reservoirs on native assemblages in their tributaries should be considered from a long-term perspective. The present study focused on asp (Leuciscus aspius), an artificially introduced piscivorous cyprinid that became established in the Lipno Reservoir (Czech Republic). Asp regularly occur in a tributary, the Vltava River, where twenty-five individuals were captured, radio-tagged, and tracked for five consecutive years. Asp occurrence in the tributary was highest during spring due to the upstream migration of spawning fish, and this was interconnected with a movement activity peak in March when the temperature reached 6 °C. The fish migrated a maximum distance of 31 km, and the probability of asp occurrence in the tributary was sex-dependent, with more females than males. Some individuals occupied the Vltava River not only for spawning but remained until the temperatures dropped below 10 °C. This study shows how non-native predators use reservoirs for wintering but feed and spawn in tributaries.
Residual Maintenance Using Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate, and Chlorine Dioxide in Laboratory Waters of Varying Turbidity
Authors: Gallandat Karin , Stack David , String Gabrielle , Lantagne Daniele
Published: June 2019

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) are commonly used for household water treatment (HWT); chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is a potential new HWT option. We compared the residual maintenance of NaOCl, NaDCC, and ClO2 over 24 hours using recommended dosages (2 and 4 mg/L) in waters of varying turbidity (0–300 NTU, from kaolin clay or creek-bottom sediments) and total organic carbon (TOC) concentrations (0–100 mg/L), for a total of 324 reactors. NaOCl and NaDCC had similar free chlorine decay rates, and ClO2 decayed more rapidly across all of the tested conditions. Little variability was observed across clay-based turbidity levels and TOC concentrations. With a dosage of 2 mg/L, a residual ≥0.2 mg/L was maintained at 30 NTU for NaOCl and 100 NTU for NaDCC; for ClO2, 4 mg/L were required to maintain ≥0.2 mg/L under all conditions except at zero turbidity. Comparisons with data from the literature suggest that the three compounds would inactivate E. coli, rotavirus, and Giardia cysts within 1 hour under all conditions, except 300 NTU for NaOCl and NaDCC. All three disinfectants are similarly efficacious for this usage; however, differences are seen in decay rates that may influence disinfectant selection depending on water storage time.
The Problem of Water Use in Rural Areas of Southwestern Spain: A Local Perspective
Authors: Pulido Manuel , Barrena-González Jesús , Alfonso-Torreño Alberto , Robina-Ramírez Rafael , Keesstra Saskia
Published: June 2019

Water is a key strategic resource, particularly in Mediterranean climate-type areas with impermeable rocks and shallow soils like Southwestern Spain. The region of Extremadura is commonly known by its large surface occupied by big dams (30% of water dammed in Spain) although this theoretical abundance of water does not hide other problems of use. In this study, we have interviewed 132 people from the municipality of Arroyo de San Serván in order to know what the problems related to water use are, especially those that concern local people the most. Regarding the use of water at home, 90% of interviewees spend less than 60 EUR per month for water and their mean degree of satisfaction about the service is 3.7 out of 7. The reason for this low value can be the excessive content of calcium and bad taste according to 82.1%. Therefore, 64.2% of people do not usually drink water from the tap. Around two thirds of these local people usually buy water in the supermarket or drink filtered water. Concerning agricultural activities, local people gave great importance to irrigation as a source of employment (5.6/7) and inputs (4.5/7), although their satisfaction decreases about the current price of water for agriculture (0.02 EUR m−3). In addition, they are really worried about the overuse of fertilizers and herbicides (5.4/7) and they think about the necessity of taking measures to reduce these problems (6.1/7) as well as to reduce some management problems such as supply cuts. In the last few years, private (swimming pools) and public leisure facilities (swimming pool and spa) have been built in spite of not being considered important by local people (3.6–4.0/7). Nevertheless, about 60% of them consider these common facilities very positive in terms of employment, tourism attractions and entertainment for local people.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Akuntansi HPP Berdasarkan Pesanan Pada Usaha Industri Rumahan Manufaktur
Authors: Lestari Widy Firdha , Purfini Apriani Puti
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this research to engineering information system accounting HPP on order for cottage industries and the organizational structure. This study using method of development information system the iteration with structured. The results of research in the form of application cost of good sold in accordance with standard and the proposed organizational structure.
Stabilization of Clay Soils Using Fly Ash
Authors: ÜNSEVER Yeşim Sema , DİALLO Mamadou Lamine
Published: June 2019

Nowadays, environmental pollution is a serious problem in the world. Thermal power plants are used in many countries to meet the energy needs of growing cities. A lot of quantity of Fly Ash is produced while this energy is generated. Using such waste materials in construction offers significant advantages over current admixtures because they are typically less costly and provides environmental protection. Therefore, in recent years, researchers have been exploring new solutions for the use of such waste materials. In this study, the effect of 2% lime and different percentages of Orhaneli fly ash added to a clay soil taken from Bursa Uludağ University campus has been investigated. By using the sieve and hydrometer analysis and Atterberg Limit tests, the soil classification has been made. The optimum water content and maximum dry density of the mixtures were determined by the normal compaction test. In order to assess the strength of the mixtures, unconfined compression tests were carried out after various curing times (3 days, 7 days and 28 days). As a result of the experiments, it was found that adding lime and fly ash into the clay soil by different percentages increases the strength of the high plasticity clay in varying ratios.
Diagnostic difficulties in tuberculosis hospital at the bacterial excretion absence
Authors: Gusarova А. Yu. , Prosvetov Yu. V. , Kovalenko О. A.
Published: June 2019

A clinical case of conducting a diagnostic searching a patient with suspected recurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis in the absence of bacterial excretion is presented in the article.
Third generation aramid fibers Rusar NT for reinforcing organotextolites for aviation purposes
Authors: Zhelezina G. F. , Tikhonov I. V. , Bova V. G. , Chernykh T. E. , Voinov S. I.
Published: June 2019

The characteristics of constructional organotextolites based on third generation aramid fibersRusarNTare investigated. It is shown that organotextolites reinforced by textile made from 14,3texRusarNTfibers have increased strength and resistance to moisture absorption, compared to serial aviation organotextolites.
Violencia familiar, un paso al feminicidio
Authors: Contreras Cuzcano Jhonny Hans
Published: June 2019

Las sociedades como la nuestra actualmente se debaten en una crisis estructural de diversa índole, que afecta gravemente la convivencia pacífica. Uno de esos factores está dado por los casos de violencia familiar, los cuales a pesar de los esfuerzos de la comunidad internacional y del propio Estado peruano se incrementan geométricamente, y lo que es peor, ello no acaba allí, sino que casi todos estos casos de violencia doméstica terminan en «feminicidio». Estos hechos que determinan un vínculo unívoco entre la violencia familiar y el feminicidio requieren, además de leyes, un tratamiento integral y multidisciplinario de protección efectiva cuando se denuncia la violencia doméstica, como campañas y tratamiento de salud mental, así como reafirmar y potenciar a la familia en la crianza de los hijos en valores, complementándose ello con un trabajo formativo integral desde los primeros años en las escuelas públicas y privadas.
El bien común en la Constitución Política del Perú de 1993
Authors: Páucar Lino Antonio
Published: June 2019

El bien común como fortaleza espiritual, moral y corporal del ser humano se introduce en la definición y ejercicio de la propiedad constitucional, que cumple un rol de garantía de inversión y seguridad jurídica en el país. Por ello, en este artículo explicaremos la importante función que cumple en la sociedad.
La licencia y la cuota sindicales en la legislación peruana
Authors: Arévalo Vela Javier
Published: June 2019

En el presente artículo se desarrolla la regulación de la licencia y de la cuota sindicales como derechos de los dirigentes y de la organización sindical en el Texto Único Ordenado de la Ley de Relaciones Colectivas de Trabajo, aprobado por el Decreto Supremo n.o 010-2003-TR, publicado en el Diario Oficial El Peruano el 5 de octubre de 2003 (en adelante TUOLRCT) y su reglamento.
Entre recalques e hibridismos: marcas pós-coloniais no conto “O efeito estufa” de João Melo
Authors: Costa Francisco das Chagas Souza
Published: June 2019

: Na rota dos estudos pós-coloniais aplicados ao texto literário, o presente artigo objetiva apresentar uma reflexão acerca de alguns resquícios traumáticos e dos hibridismos culturais oriundos do processo de colonização portuguesa em Angola a partir da literatura de João Melo, tendo como corpus específico o conto “O efeito estufa” o qual faz parte da obra “Filhos da Pátria”. Centrado no protagonista Charles Dupret, o conto analisado mostra as nuances de um processo de hibridização e de forte recalque presente nos sujeitos que foram submetidos à empreitada dos colonizadores. O caráter psicocultural é marcante nessa narrativa o qual é representado com um tom irônico pelo autor, pois a visão nacionalista-racial do personagem principal é posta como despropositada, tornando-se, portanto, ridícula. Como suporte teórico para esse conjunto de ideias recorre-se a estudiosos como Bhabha (1998), Said (1990,2007), Fanon (2008), entre outros. Tem-se a expectativa de contribuir com as discussões da incipiente forma de abordagem do texto literário denominada de crítica pós-colonial.
“Tu sabe do que eu to falando”: a variação pronominal da segunda pessoa do singular em Florianópolis, um estudo de caso
Authors: Zaccaron Rafael
Published: June 2019

Há variação no português brasileiro no uso do pronome pessoal da segunda pessoa tu/você. Neste artigo, discute-se a relevância do fator faixa etária no uso dos pronomes pessoais tu/você em Florianópolis-SC. Tendo como por base os conceitos da Teoria da Variação de Labov (2008), a análise de duas entrevistas semiestruturadas com duas florianopolitanas procura identificar os fatores linguísticos e socias que induzem tal fenômeno linguístico. Os resultados deste estudo de caso indicam variabilidade no uso do pronome tu e você na cidade. Sendo que o pronome tu é relacionado ao vernáculo enquanto você é considerado o pronome de uso para desconhecidos ou no ambiente de trabalho, segundo as participantes.
Cecília Meireles e a Mitologia Greco-Latina
Authors: Bezerra Antony Cardoso
Published: June 2019

A continuidade dos elementos da tradição clássica ao longo das épocas sucedâneas é marcante. No seio da Modernidade, em que a visita ao plano greco-latino é dominada por uma perspectivação histórica, não são raras as atribuições de novas qualidades a mitos e a lendas, num diálogo frutuoso. No contexto da poesia brasileira, uma autora realizou essa interface superiormente: Cecília Meireles. Em algumas composições de Vaga Música (1942) e de Mar Absoluto: e outros poemas (1945), a poetisa elabora fábulas da Mitologia Greco-Latina em nova clave, mantendo e renovando suas características primevas. Após a discussão do papel exercido pelo influxo da Antiguidade na Modernidade e a breve exposição dos termos em que Cecília Meireles dialoga com a tradição, analisa-se um corpus de quatro poemas que refiguram três personagens do mundo clássico: Caronte, Diana e Narciso. Em cada comentário aos poemas, oferece-se um bosquejo literário e histórico-crítico dos mitos, para, posteriormente, analisarem-se os procedimentos linguísticos e poéticos empregados pela escritora para a elaboração dos textos.
Abordagem biografemática ao drama homoerótico Greta Garbo quem diria, acabou no Irajá.
Authors: Simões Tiago Calazans , Pereira André Luis Mitidieri
Published: June 2019

Buscamos visibilizar experiências de sujeitos dissidentes da sexualidade normativa e desejos interditados por discursos autoritários, valorizando temas e discussões que sempre ficaram às margens do cânone literário. O texto dramático analisado – Greta Garbo, quem diria, acabou no Irajá –, de Fernando Mello (1974), insere-se no contexto repressivo, e policiado pela censura, da ditadura hétero-militar brasileira nos anos 1970-1980.  Para tal proposta, apostamos na noção de “escrita/literatura homoerótica” (SILVA, 2009), na crítica ao objeto literário proposto, correlacionando-a com os conceitos de “espaço biográfico” (ARFUCH, 2010); “biografema” (BARTHES, 1990) e sua releitura no universo da diversidade sexual e de gênero. Durante a análise, constatamos que a censura tentou manipular e orientar o sentido da obra, de acordo com a sua visão: a doutrina pedagógica de segurança nacional; que buscou identificar e combater um “inimigo interno”. Questionando as implicações dos cortes censórios, no texto escolhido, buscamos uma (re)leitura que ressignifique a experiência homoerótica da personagem Renato.
Entrevista com Lima Trindade
Authors: Garcia Paulo César
Published: June 2019

Entrevista com Lima Trindade
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA KELAS IV MELALUI PENERAPAN STRATEGI ROLE PLAYING SD N PLOSO 1 PACITAN
Authors: Mabruri Zuniar Kamaluddin , Aristya Ferry
Published: June 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara siswa pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia dengan menerapkan metode pembelajaran Role Playing pada siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Ploso 1, Kecamatan Pacitan, Kabupaten Pacitan, Tahun Pelajaran 2016/2017. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Ploso 1 berjumlah 25 orang. Objek penelitian ini adalah keterampilan berbicara siswa. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode observasi. Data dianalisis dengan teknik analisis statistik deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada siklus I, rata-rata skor keterampilan berbicara yang diperoleh sebesar 76,41dan rata-rata persentase yang diperoleh sebesar 75,68%, berada pada kategori rendah. Pada siklus II, rata-rata skor keterampilan berbicara yang diperoleh sebesar 82 dan rata-rata persentase yang diperoleh sebesar 90,64% berada pada kategori tinggi. Peningkatan persentase dari siklus I ke siklus II adalah sebesar 14.21%. Hal tersebut menunjukan bahwa telah terjadi peningkatan persentase keterampilan berbicara siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Ploso 1. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode pembelajaran  Role Playing  dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara siswa pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia kelas IV SD Negeri Ploso 1, Kecamatan  Pacitan, Kabupaten Pacitan tahun pelajaran 2016/2017.
Public Sector Integrity Violations
Authors: Zahari Afzal Izzaz , Said Jamaliah
Published: June 2019

Objective - Integrity violations can result in small or large financial losses for a community or organisation. These economic losses can be the result of small actions, such as laziness or no determination of work ethics, or large losses, such as corruption practices that can cause an organisation to lose large amounts of money and suffer damage to their reputation. The study will assess the levels of public sector integrity violations among Malaysian government employees.
Methodology/Technique – Previous studies have shown that serious integrity violations, such as fraud, result in major economic loss to a country. This paper explores the perceptions of 616 Malaysian government civil servants who were surveyed regarding matters of integrity violations in their working environment. Surveys were distributed using mail and online distribution formats. The level of integrity violations within the respondent’s organisations were evaluated as weak, mild or strong.
Finding - The results indicate that employees in Malaysia are focused on their personal and family relationships despite the fact that this is considered as integrity violations within their organisation.
Novelty - This research provides an overview of the current stage of Malaysian integrity violations and demonstrates the need for improvement in this area. The research also provides valuable insight to managers to improve their control over the organisation.
Type of Paper: Empirical
Complexation of a guanidinium-modified calixarene with diverse dyes and investigation of the corresponding photophysical response
Authors: Wang Yu-Ying , Kong Yong , Zheng Zhe , Geng Wen-Chao , Zhao Zi-Yi , Sun Hongwei , Guo Dong-Sheng
Published: June 2019

We herein describe the comprehensive investigation of the complexation behavior of a guanidinium-modified calix[5]arene pentaisohexyl ether (GC5A) with a variety of typical luminescent dyes. Fluorescein, eosin Y, rose bengal, tetraphenylporphine sulfonate and sulfonated aluminum phthalocyanine were employed as classical aggregation-induced quenching dyes. 2-(p-Toluidinyl)naphthalene-6-sulfonic acid and 1-anilinonaphthalene-8-sulfonic acid were selected as representatives of intramolecular charge-transfer dyes. Phosphated tetraphenylethylene was involved as the classical aggregation-induced emission dye. Sulfonated acedan representing one example of two-photon fluorescent probes, was also investigated. A ruthenium(II) complex with carboxylated bipyridyl ligands was included as a representative candidate of luminescent transition-metal complexes. We determined the association constants of the GC5A–dye complexes by fluorescence titration and discuss the complexation-induced photophysical changes. In addition, a comparison of the complexation behavior of GC5A with that of other macrocycles and potential applications according to the diverse photophysical responses are provided.
Developing a Data-Literate Workforce through BLUE: Biodiversity Literacy in Undergraduate Education
Authors: Ellwood Elizabeth R. , Monfils Anna , White Lisa , Linton Debra , Douglas Natalie , Phillips Molly
Published: June 2019

The biodiversity sciences have experienced a rapid mobilization of data that has increased our capacity to investigate large-scale issues of critical importance (e.g., climate change and its impacts, zoonotic disease transmission, sustainable resource management, impacts of invasive species, and biodiversity loss). Several initiatives are underway to aggregate and mobilize these biodiversity, environmental, and ecological data resources (iDigBio, NEON, GBIF, iNaturalist, etc.). This requires a new set of skills for the 21st century biodiversity scientist; who is required to be fluent in integrative fields spanning evolutionary biology, systematics, ecology, geology, and environmental science and possess the quantitative, computational, and data skills to conduct research using large and complex datasets. The biodiversity science community has recognized a need to unite biodiversity and data sciences and improve data literacy in the emerging science workforce. The NSF-funded Biodiversity Literacy in Undergraduate Education (BLUE; biodiversityliteracy.com) is working to bridge a gap between efforts that currently exists to promote data literacy pre-college and professional development for those pursuing careers in biodiversity science. The BLUE network is developing strategies and materials to infuse biodiversity data into the core of the undergraduate science curriculum, facilitating broad-scale adoption of biodiversity data literacy competencies, and improving undergraduate biology training to meet increasing workforce demands in data and biodiversity sciences. The BLUE network has four major goals: 1) Cultivate a diverse and inclusive network of biodiversity researchers, data scientists, and biology educators focused on undergraduate data-centric biodiversity education; 2) build community consensus on core biodiversity data literacy competencies; 3) develop strategies and exemplar materials to guide the integration of biodiversity data literacy competencies into introductory undergraduate biology curricula; and 4) extend the network to engage a broader community of undergraduate educators in biodiversity data literacy efforts.

The BLUE community continues to grow and build new partnerships and initiatives across the biodiversity science community. In year two of the BLUE network we have been focusing efforts building the community, developing and disseminating exemplar educational materials, and defining core biodiversity data literacy skills and competencies. We will present our current and ongoing work and ways in which members of the biodiversity_next community can be involved in shaping the biodiversity science of the future, while addressing the needs of a changing planet.
First known larva of omicrine genus Psalitrus d’Orchymont (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae)
Authors: Minoshima Yûsuke N.
Published: June 2019

The larval morphology of the water scavenger beetlePsalitrusyamatensisHoshina & Satô, 2005 is described based on a specimen collected from Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. This is the first description of the larval morphology of the hydrophilid genusPsalitrusd’Orchymont, 1919, as well as the first description of larval chaetotaxy of the tribe Omicrini. Species-level identification of the larva was performed using DNA barcoding of a molecular marker: a 658 bp fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I. A description including chaetotaxy of head capsule and head appendages, diagnosis, and illustrations of the larva is provided.Psalitruslarvae can be distinguished from other known larvae of the tribe Omicrini by the morphology of the head and legs. The larva shares characters with other known larvae of Omicrini; potential plesiomorphies are shared with Cylominae and aquatic hydrophilids; some characters are also shared with larvae of Megasternini and Sphaeridiini.
L’immersion dans les thérapies médiatisées par le jeu vidéo
Authors: Gillet Guillaume , Jung Johann
Published: June 2019

Dans cet article, les auteurs proposent d’explorer, selon une perspective psychodynamique, l’immersion dans le jeu vidéo en thérapie, sous l’angle de la jouabilité et du Gameplay . Cette étude s’appuie sur une revue de la littérature et sur l’observation clinique d’un d’adolescent de 14 ans, souffrant de difficultés relationnelles et scolaires, accueilli au sein d’un cadre-dispositif à médiation jeu vidéo. L’analyse de ces composantes conduit à dégager diverses fonctions qui sous-tendent et encadrent le phénomène d’immersion vidéoludique. Cette perspective permet de penser le sentiment d’immersion comme un support de symbolisation et de subjectivation. Le jeu vidéo, en tant qu’il simule plusieurs propriétés fondamentales du vivant, est envisagé ensuite comme un attracteur transférentiel qui participe au phénomène d’immersion. L’exploration de cette propriété dans les dispositifs thérapeutiques permet d’en préciser les modalités et les spécificités tant sur le plan du fonctionnement psychique du joueur qu’au niveau de la dynamique groupale.
« À la recherche du parent disparu… » dans la littérature jeunesse
Authors: Mietkiewicz Marie-Claude , Lemoine Lise , Schneider Benoît
Published: June 2019

Dans le cadre d’une recherche sur la littérature jeunesse dans l’accompagnement de l’enfant orphelin, ce travail porte sur les livres pour les très jeunes enfants. 21 albums destinés à des enfants de 3 à 6 ans, publiés en langue française au 21 e siècle, rendent compte des interrogations des jeunes héros. La littérature jeunesse semble être un médiateur susceptible d’aider l’enfant orphelin à dépasser l’absence et vivre avec le souvenir du défunt.
Tant que mon corps n’aura pas disparu…
Authors: Le Mazou Hafner Simone-Aimée
Published: June 2019

Ce travail explore les synergies pleines de promesses entre un art du tatouage et le travail de deuil. En renouant avec sa fonction ancestrale éclairée des connaissances de la psychologie moderne en la matière, l’artiste tatoueur se présente comme ayant une nouvelle proposition d’aide pour l’endeuillé. De l’élaboration du dessin, pensée comme un support à la quête de sens provoquée par la mort d’un proche, à la cérémonie de tatouage, utilisée comme un rituel de transformation de la douleur, l’art du Tatouage comme aide au travail de deuil se propose comme une aventure intérieure qui conduit l’endeuillé de la tristesse à la joie d’un renouveau.
Langue, identité et marque pays : la mise en scène de l’identité nationale. Analyse illustrée par une approche contrastive franco-danoise
Authors: Baron Irène , Herslund Michael
Published: June 2019

L’article étudie le rôle méconnu du lexique dans la construction de l’identité nationale. Cette dernière tire, en effet, son origine de récits puisés dans l’histoire du pays. Or, de tels récits présupposent le langage pour leur élaboration et leur diffusion. C’est donc la langue commune (nationale) qui va leur fournir les concepts-clés et leur conférer leur spécificité. Le rôle déterminant du lexique comme système de conceptualisation se retrouve dans la présentation de la nation à l’étranger (le nation branding ou « marque pays »), qui n’est autre que la mise en scène de l’identité nationale articulée à partir des mots de la langue. L’analyse est illustrée par une approche comparative franco-danoise.
État des lieux de la recherche sur le français en Afrique
Authors: Béatrice Boutin Akissi
Published: June 2019

Depuis les premières études sur le français en Afrique, dont le but était surtout didactique durant la première période postcoloniale, les intérêts de recherche se sont différenciés dans chaque pays, selon les besoins et l’évolution du français, eux-mêmes dépendants des rapports avec cette langue. Néanmoins, jusqu’au début des années 2000, les cadres dominants en linguistique descriptive, sociolinguistique et linguistique du contact sont ceux élaborés par les chercheurs français en collaboration avec des chercheurs africains ou remaniés à partir de modèles américains grâce aux terrains africains. Depuis quelques années, l’apport des études africaines est original et particulièrement avantageux pour la linguistique générale : études fines et contextualisées du fonctionnement langagier, travaux sur les parlers des jeunes et le français métissé, recherches-actions qui associent français et langues africaines pour le développement.
« Je ne veux pas détruire la société norvégienne en introduisant le français. » Le français mis en récits par des migrants congolais en Norvège
Authors: Bordal Steien Guri
Published: June 2019

Dans cet article, j’explore les expériences de la langue française vécues par des migrants de République démocratique du Congo installés en Norvège. L’objectif est de relier l’objet « les français d’Afrique » à la sociolinguistique des migrations. Mon approche est émique et biographique et à travers une analyse de récits, je m’efforce de mettre en avant ce que le français représente pour ces personnes. Les récits indiquent que le français indexe pour elles des inégalités sociales et, à plusieurs reprises, elles évoquent des conséquences néfastes de sa présence au Congo. En Norvège, elles n’ont pas vécu le fait de parler français comme un avantage ; le français est ainsi construit comme une ressource à mobilité restreinte.
Prendre en compte le territoire dans la prévention des risques professionnels. Le cas du travail de tri des emballages ménagers
Authors: Boudra Leïla , Béguin Pascal , Delecroix Bertrand , Pueyo Valérie
Published: June 2019

Les enjeux de durabilité environnementale conduisent à l’apparition de nouveaux secteurs économiques («  green business  ») qui appellent au développement de champs d’action originaux pour la prévention des risques professionnels, si l’on souhaite contribuer simultanément aux trois piliers du développement durable (économique, environnemental et social). C’est dans cette perspective qu’un travail de recherche mené sur la prévention des risques professionnels dans le secteur du tri des déchets d’emballages ménagers nous conduit à questionner les liens entre territoire, travail et prévention. Cette recherche, menée dans cinq centres de tri des déchets, montre en effet que le territoire est une dimension structurante du travail de tri car le déchet est un objet territorialisé. Se posent alors des questions relatives d’une part au couplage entre les dynamiques de gestion des déchets au sein du territoire et les caractéristiques du travail de tri au sein des centres de tri ; et d’autre part au maintien de ce couplage dans le temps. On montre en particulier qu’une évolution nationale des consignes de tri des emballages en plastique a modifié l’articulation entre les cinq centres de tri et leur territoire, avec des conséquences sur les individus et sur l’efficacité du système. Sur cette base, deux orientations pour la prévention sont identifiées et discutées dans l’article. La première orientation interroge la conception des centres de tri au regard de leurs capacités à absorber les (inévitables) évolutions au sein du territoire du centre de tri. La seconde orientation interroge le périmètre des dynamiques collectives et sociales de la prévention : dans le secteur du tri des déchets, la prévention doit s’étendre hors des frontières de l’entreprise pour atteindre une nouvelle échelle, celle du territoire. s+
Evaluation of a Companion Robot for Individuals With Dementia: Quantitative Findings of the MARIO Project in an Irish Residential Care Setting
Authors: Barrett Eva , Burke Megan , Whelan Sally , Santorelli Adam , Oliveira Barbara Luz , Cavallo Filippo , Dröes Rose-Marie , Hopper Louise , Fawcett-Henesy Ainna , Meiland Franka J.M. , Mountain Gail , Moyle Wendy , Raciti Massimiliano , Pegman Geoff , Teare Aimee , Sancarlo Daniele , Riccardi Francesco , D'Onofrio Grazia , Giuliani Francesco , Russo Alessandro , Bleaden Andy , Greco Antonio , Casey Dympna
Published: June 2019

The current study focuses on the short-term effect of MARIO, a social robot, on quality of life, depression, and perceived social support in persons with dementia (PWD) and evaluates their acceptability of MARIO. Ten PWD in one nursing home took part in a 4-week pilot study, where each participant had up to 12 sessions with MARIO. Sessions comprised engagement in music, news, reminiscence, games, and calendar applications. Standardized questionnaires were administered before and after the 4-week period. Participants had a sustained interest in MARIO during their interactions and an acceptance of MARIO's appearance, sound, and applications. Consequently, participants spent more time socially engaged. No statistically significant differences were found in quality of life, depression, and perceived social support. PWD can engage with a social robot in a real-world nursing home. Future research should incorporate a larger sample and longer intervention period. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45
(7), 36–45.]
Identifying Potential Medication Discrepancies During Medication Reconciliation in the Post-Acute Long-Term Care Setting
Authors: Cook Heather , Parson Janee , Brandt Nicole
Published: June 2019

Medication reconciliation has been an area with increased focus among transitions of care due to associations with error rates and risk of patient harm. Chart reviews were performed to evaluate the discrepancies between the initial physician order sheet (POS), hospital discharge summary, electronic health record (EHR), health information exchange (HIE), and the patient interview/home medication list. The objectives were to determine which medication information source provided the least number of discrepancies and describe the different types of discrepancies among sources. Of all orders, 30% contained a discrepancy. The average number of discrepancies per medication source per patient included: 5.6 for the hospital discharge summary, 7.6 for the EHR, and 9.6 for the home medication list/interview. The most frequent types of discrepancies included: omission of medication orders between lists (42.7%), additional medications not included on the initial POS (24.6%), and discrepancies in frequency (11.8%). The hospital discharge summary proved to be the medication source that provided the least number of discrepancies, compared to the initial POS. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45
(7), 5–10.]
Wearable Devices Data for Activity Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Prayaga Lakshmi , Devulapalli Krishna , Prayaga Chandra
Published: June 2019

Wearable devices are contributing heavily towards the proliferation of data and creating a rich minefield for data analytics. Recent trends in the design of wearable devices include several embedded sensors which also provide useful data for many applications. This research presents results obtained from studying human-activity related data, collected from wearable devices. The activities considered for this study were working at the computer, standing and walking, standing, walking, walking up and down the stairs, and talking while walking. The research entails the use of a portion of the data to train machine learning algorithms and build a model. The rest of the data is used as test data for predicting the activity of an individual. Details of data collection, processing, and presentation are also discussed. After studying the literature and the data sets, a Random Forest machine learning algorithm was determined to be best applicable algorithm for analyzing data from wearable devices. The software used in this research includes the R statistical package and the SensorLog app.