bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Review Ba(OH)2 : Transpor Ionik pada Barium Hidroksida di dalam Air dengan Konsep Termodinamika
Authors: Yanti Cinthree Fauzana , Zainul Rahadian
Published: December 2018

Barium hidroksida dikenal dengan nama lain yaitu air barit. Barium hidroksida merupakan kristal monoklinik yang tidak bewarna, meleleh pada suhu 78 0C, larut dalam air dan tidak larut dalam aseton. Senyawa ini biasa digunakan sebagai bahan untuk membuat sabun, penyabunan lemak, dan sintesis organik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalis interaksi molekular dan kinetik barium hidroksida. Metode yang digunakan yaitu permodelan dengan menggunakan ChemOffice 15.0. Barium hidroksida mempunyai kelarutan 101.4 g/100 ml (100℃). Pada analisa menggunakan Chemoffice didapat panjang ikatan barium hidroksida adalah 2.620 0A, peregangan: 1.3403, torsi : 0,000, bend : 496.3657, total energi : 494.9578 kcal/mol. Barium hidroksida mempunyai kelarutan 101.4 g/100 ml (100℃). Di dalam air ion barium akan tersolfasi (terbungkus) oleh molekul air, sehingga memungkinkan terjadinya transpor ionik. Parameter yang dapat diukur dalam transpor ionik ini adalah kecepatan hanyut, bilangan transportdan gerakan ionik. Barium hidroksida mempunyai termokimia pada fase cair dengan ΔH = -944.7 kj/mol. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pada proses adsorpsi pada zat barium hidroksida berlangsung secara spontan pada reaksi eksoterm dengan gangguan yang kecil terhadap sistem .Viskositas dan densitas dari barium hidroksida ini masing-masingnya yaitu 1.150. 10-2 g/cm-1 dan 1.064 g/cm3.
Seputar syariah dan fikih
Authors: abdad zaidi
Published: December 2018

Menjelaskan tentang persinggungan antara syariah dan fikih dalam Islam
Masa Depan STT selepas Permendikbud No. 154
Authors: Saputra Yudha Nata
Published: December 2018

Permendikbud No. 154 Tahun 2014, menyebutkan rumpun ilmu agama adalah Ilmu Pengetahuan yang mengkaji keyakinan tentang ketuhanan, ketauhidan serta teks-teks suci agama. Humaniora adalah rumpun ilmu pengetahuan yang mengkaji dan mendalami nilai kemanusiaan dan pemikiran manusia. Sedangkan ilmu terapan adalah rumpun ilmu dan teknologi yang mengkaji dan mendalami aplikasi ilmu bagi kehidupan manusia.
К вопросу анализа природы развития стартап-компаний в экономическом пространстве РФ: проблемные аспекты и пути их решения, влияние экон. преобразований на совр. этапе; сравнит. ан-з с заруб. странами
Authors: Чепрасов Михаил Геннадьевич , Агадилова Карина Аскаровна , Мячин Игорь Олегович
Published: December 2018

В данной статье рассматриваются особенности становления российских стартап-компаний, ключевые проблемы развития и пути их решения. Проведен сравнительный анализ отечественных и зарубежных стартапов, где инновационные компании стали опорой экономики. Проанализирована статистика по состоянию стартапов России в настоящее время. Авторами отмечены главные предпосылки, которые ведут стартапы к провалу. Особое внимание уделено современным возможностям их финансирования. В статье описаны такие технологии финансирования как венчурное инвестирование, спонсирование бизнес-ангелами, государственная поддержка инновационных компаний, многоаспектная помощь бизнес-инкубаторов. Учтены преимущества и пробелы каждой из приведенных форм. This article discusses the features of the formation of Russian start-up companies, key development problems and ways to solve them. A comparative analysis of domestic and foreign startups, where innovative companies have become the backbone of the economy. Analyzed statistics on the status of startups in Russia at the present time. The authors noted the main prerequisites that lead startups to failure. Particular attention is paid to the modern possibilities of their financing. The authors described such financing technologies as venture investment, sponsorship by business angels, government support for innovative companies, multidimensional assistance from business incubators. Take into account the advantages and gaps of each of these forms.
ОФШОРЫ В УСЛОВИЯХ ГЛОБАЛИЗАЦИИ МИРОВОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ
Authors: Чепрасов Михаил Геннадьевич , Алёхин Юрий Викторович , Чурляева Яна Владимировна
Published: December 2018

Данная статья посвящена всестороннему изучению, актуальной на сегодняшний день проблемы под названием «офшоры».В публикации раскрывается содержание таких понятий как «офшоры», «налоговые гавани», «деофшоризация». Авторами проведена оценка влияния офшоров на экономику страны. Кроме того, значительное внимание уделяется оценивающим сведениям многих экспертов по состоянию на текущее время. Помимо этого, авторами прослежено зарождение и становление офшорных зон, а также выяснены их особенности и характерные черты. Приведен анализ взглядов как российских, так и зарубежных ученых, политиков, судей, экономистов и философов. Затронуто рассмотрение направления деофшоризации. Однако, несмотря на столь полное погружение в данную тему, проблема изучена не полностью и требует исследования. This article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the actual problem of today called "offshore".The publication reveals the content of such concepts as "offshore", "tax havens", "de-offshorization". The authors have assessed the impact of offshore companies on the country's economy. In addition, considerable attention is paid to the evaluating information of many experts as of the current time. In addition, the authors traced the emergence and development of offshore zones, as well as their features and characteristics. The analysis of the views of both Russian and foreign scientists, politicians, judges, economists and philosophers is given. Consideration of the direction of de-offshorization is affected. However, despite such a complete immersion in this topic, the problem has not been fully studied and requires research.
Hyper-Normative Heroes, Othered Villains: Differential Disability Narratives in Marvel Movies and Shows
Authors: Kane Kelly
Published: December 2018

Hyper-Normative Heroes, Othered Villains: Differential Disability Narratives in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Transnormativity and Transgender Identity Development: A Master Narrative Approach
Authors: Bradford Nova J. , Syed Moin
Published: December 2018

Despite rapidly shifting social dynamics and the recent increase in scholarship on transgender identity development, existing research on transgender identity has been theoretically isolated from the broader study of identity. This study involved a series of 4 qualitative focus groups (n = 15 participants), conducted in the United States, to identify master and alternative narratives guiding transgender identity development and explore the mechanisms by which transgender individuals navigate and negotiate with these narrative constraints. Results suggest that (a) transnormativity is best conceptualized as a hegemonic alternative narrative that resists the master narrative of cisnormativity, which asserts that cisgender identities are “normal” or “standard”; (b) the components of transnormativity go beyond those which have been previously described in the literature; (c) individuals negotiate with transnormativity through both resisting transnormativity and conceding to transnormativity; and (d) border wars within the trans community form on the basis of these opposing and contradictory processes of resisting and conceding. Results demonstrate the applicability of the Master Narrative framework for studying transgender identity development and the important role of master and alternative narratives of in shaping the lives and experiences of trans people. Psychotherapists can use these findings to engage clients in re-authoring conversations to affirm the legitimacy of clients’ unique identity experiences.
Study on Correlation between Serum Prostate Specific Antigen and Various Prostatic Pathology
Authors: Mainali Nirajan , Nepal Niraj , Chaudhary Prabesh Kumar , Shrestha Jit
Published: December 2018

Introduction: Prostatic enlargement that may due to any cause may give rise to bladder outlet obstruction. Prostatic specific antigen is the enzyme that is responsible for liquefaction of semen within a few minutes after it has clotted. Prostatic specific antigen is a widely used tumor marker for prostatic cancer. Prostatic specific antigen levels in the blood go up if the barrier between the lining epithelium and the blood stream is damaged. This study was done to determine the correlation between serum Prostatic specific antigen level and histological diagnosis in prostatic biopsy.Material and Methods: This is a one year prospective study carried out in the Department of Pathology, Nobel Medical College from August 16, 2016 to August 15 2017. A total of 175 cases were included in the study. Patient Prostatic specific antigen level were noted and biopsy specimen was collected after operation. Histopathological examination was done and correlation between HPE diagnosis and serum Prostatic specific antigen level was done.Results: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia was the most common diagnosis that was encountered. Majority of the cases had a serum Prostatic specific antigen level less than 10 ng/ml. Serum Prostatic specific antigen level of more than 30 ng/ml was seen only in prostatic carcinoma.Conclusions: Serum Prostatic specific antigen is organ specific but not a disease for prostate. It can be used to monitor the carcinoma of the prostate rather than the diagnosis of the carcinoma.
Histopathological Evaluation of Skin Neoplasms
Authors: Sherpa Palzum , KC Shiva Raj
Published: December 2018

Introduction: Skin tumor incidence has increased over the last several decades. A wide range of tumors are encountered in clinical practice. Accurate identification of skin lesions is vital in ensuring malignancies are not missed and that they are treated early to avoid morbidity and mortality.Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross sectional hospital based study on a series of cases was performed in the Department of Pathology, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal from April 2011 to March 2016. Data from the histopathology database were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0.Results: During the study period, 410 skin biopsies were received, of which 214 (52.2%) were skin neoplasms. Among them, 175 (81.8%) were benign and 39 (18.2%) were malignant neoplasms. Incidence of keratinocytic tumors was highest followed by soft tissue tumors and melanocytic tumors. Intradermal nevus was the most common benign neoplasm. Among the malignant neoplasms, squamous cell carcinoma was most prevalent (46.1%) followed by basal cell carcinoma (15.3%). Skin neoplasms were present in all age groups with maximum number of benign neoplasms prevalent in 21-30 years and malignant in 51-60 years age group. Mean age was 38 years and 58 years for benign and malignant neoplasms respectively.Conclusions: Histopathological evaluation of skin biopsy is an important tool in diagnosis of skin neoplasms. Intradermal nevus and squamous cell carcinoma was the most common benign and malignant neoplasm respectively. Malignant neoplasms were more common in older patients.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi dan Prestasi Belajar Matematika Materi Statistika pada Peserta Didik Kelas XI TP3RP SMK Negeri 1 Kendal Tahun Pelajaran 2015/2016
Authors: Nugroho Hendy
Published: December 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran tentang peningkatan motivasi dan prestasi belajar matematika pada materi Statistika dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Realistic Mathematics Education (RME). Penelitian yang dilaksanakan merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Subjek penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas XI kompetensi keahlian Teknik Produksi dan Penyiaran Program Radio dan Pertelevisian (XI TP3RP) SMK Negeri 1 Kendal Tahun Pelajaran 2015/2016 sebanyak 31 peserta didik. Kegiatan penelitian dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, yang masing-masing terdiri dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan observasi, serta refleksi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui tes tertulis untuk mengukur prestasi belajar peserta didik. Sedangkan observasi, angket, dan wawancara dilakukan untuk mengetahui motivasi peserta didik. Untuk menginterpretasikan data digunakan metode statistika sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasakan hasil observasi, rata-rata motivasi meningkat dari 71% pada siklus pertama menjadi 83% pada siklus kedua. Sedangkan berdasarkan hasil angket, motivasi kategori tinggi dan sangat tinggi meningkat sebanyak 73% pada siklus pertama menjadi 80% pada siklus kedua. Berdasarkan hasil tes, banyaknya peserta didik yang tuntas (mencapai KKM) pada siklus pertama dan siklus kedua mencapai 33%.

Kata kunci: Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), motivasi, prestasi.

Abstract

This research aims to describe the increasing of motivation and achievement of mathematics learning in Statistics materials by applying Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) learning model. The research is a classroom action research. The subjects of the research were 31 IX grade students of Techniques of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Program (XI TP3RP) SMK Negeri 1 Kendal 2015/2016. Research activities are conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementation and observation, and reflection. Data were collected through written test to measure learners' learning achievement. While the observations, questionnaires, and interviews were done to determine the motivation of learners. Simple statistical methods are used to interpret the data. The results showed that based on observations, the average motivation increased from 71% in the first cycle to 83% in the second cycle. While based on the questionnaire, high and very high category motivation increased by 73% in the first cycle to 80% in the second cycle. The number of students who complete (reach KKM) in the first cycle and the second cycle reached 33%.

Keywords: Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), motivation, achievement.
EKARISTI DI MEJA PERJAMUAN ESKATOLOGI | THE EUCHARIST AT THE ESCHATOLOGICAL TABLE
Authors: Ledot Ignasius
Published: December 2018

Abstract

This text critiques the concept of eucharist-eschatology which is

found in two works by local NTT artists. Using an eschatological

approach and a study of the document Sacrosanctum Concilium

regarding liturgy, two important messages have been identified in

those works. First, solidarity is an effort to share. This virtue is

primarily seen in the attitude of God who left His/Her grandeur

and took on the form of a human being. Second, the act of giving

as a form of solidarity comes from an awareness of the missionary

aspect of the vocation of the faithful. Via the artistic works of

two local artists, the faithful are helped to consider and idealise

the eschatological eucharist. These two works show the clear

connection between the celebration of the eucharist in the world

and the eternal eucharist, the place where humanity meets God

who is both intimate but also majestic.

Keywords: Church, Eucharist, Eschatology, Last Supper,

Catechetics, Lord

Abstrak

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengulas konsep ekaristi-eskatologi

yang terdapat di dalam dua lukisan karya pelukis lokal NTT.

Dengan menggunakan pendekatan eskatologi dan studi dokumen

Sacrosanctum Concilium tentang liturgi ditemukan dua pesan

penting dari dua lukisan tersebut. Pertama, solidaritas sebagai

usaha untuk saling berbagi. Kebajikan ini pertama-tama tampak

dalam sikap Allah yang memutuskan untuk meninggalkan

keagungan-Nya dan mengambil rupa manusia. Kedua, aktus

memberi sebagai bentuk solidaritas terlahir dari kesadaran akan

aspek misioner dari panggilan umat beriman. Melalui karya

lukis dua seniman lokal ini, umat dibantu untuk membayangkan

dan mencita-citakan ekaristi eskatologi. Dua lukisan ini

memperlihatkan hubungan yang jelas antara perayaan ekaristi di

dunia dan ekaristi kekal, tempat manusia menjumpai Allah yang

akrab sekaligus yang agung.

Kata-kata Kunci: Gereja, Ekaristi, Eskatologi, Perjamuan Akhir,

Katekese, Tuhan
PERFORMANCE OF HIGH STRENGTH LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE USING PALM WASTES
Authors: Huda Md. Nazmul , Jumaat Mohd Zamin , Islam A. B. M. Saiful , Al-Kutti Walid A.
Published: December 2018

The performance of high strength structural lightweight concrete (LWC) using the palm wastes, oil palm shell (OPS) as well as palm oil clinker (POC) has been reported. Existing literatures used either OPS or POC individually for production of LWC. Each concept has their own advantages-disadvantages. In this study, both OPS and POC have been put together as coarse aggregate on the way to see the improvement of mechanical properties of waste based LWC. To achieve this purpose, regular coarse aggregate has been fully replaced by OPS and POC in the concrete. This structural grade lightweight concrete is named as palm shell and clinker concrete (PSCC). Attempts have been made with the series of OPS and POC mixture aimed at identifying for better performance. The quantity of OPS and POC mix has been varied as 30%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 70%. Mechanical properties of PSCC like density, workability, compressive strength at different ages, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength as well as modulus of elasticity have been evaluated. It is revealed that the proposed PSCC has extensive potential in terms of high compressive strength and good material behavior to perform as a better LWC. The study could offer structural lightweight concrete of compressive strength up to 46 MPa that is 31% higher than the control mix. The usage of 50% OPS to 50% POC coarse aggregate by vol. in the concrete mix is found to be the optimum mix. Furthermore, simple correlations have been developed which can easily predict compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, modulus of elasticity and ultrasonic pulse velocity of lightweight concrete.
COLOR RECOGNITION WEARABLE DEVICE USING MACHINE LEARNING FOR VISUALY IMPAIRED PERSON
Authors: NIK HASHIM NIK NUR WAHIDAH , MOHAMED BOLAD TAREK , Mohamad Hanif Noor Hazrin Hany
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT: Recognizing colors is a concerning problem for the visually impaired person. The aim of this paper is to convert colors to sound and vibration in order to allow fully/partially blind people to have a â€˜feelingâ€™ or better understanding of the different colors around them. The idea is to develop a device that can produce vibration for colors. The user can also hear the name of the color along with â€˜feelingâ€™ the vibration. Two algorithms were used to distinguish between colors;  RGB to HSV color conversion in comparison with neural network and decision tree based machine learning algorithms. Raspberry Pi 3 with Open Source Computer Vision (OpenCV) software handles the image processing. The results for RGB to HSV color conversion algorithm were performed with 3 different colors (red, blue, and green). In addition, neural network and decision tree algorithms were trained and tested with eight colors (red, green, blue, orange, yellow, purple, white, and black) for the conversion to sound and vibration. Neural network and decision tree algorithms achieved higher accuracy and efficiency for the majority of tested colors as compared to the RGB to HSV.

ABSTRAK: Membezakan antara warna adalah masalah yang merunsingkan terutamanya kepada mereka yang buta, separa buta atau buta warna. Tujuan kertas penyelidikan ini adalah untuk membentangkan kaedah menukar warna kepada bunyi dan getaran bagi membolehkan individu yang buta, separa buta atau buta warna untuk mendapat â€˜perasaanâ€™ atau pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang warna-warna yang berbeza disekeliling mereka. Idea yang dicadangkan adalah dengan membuat sebuah alat yang dapat menghasilkan getaran bagi setiap warna yang berbeza. Disamping itu, pengguna juga dapat mendengar nama warna tersebut. Algoritma yang digunakan untuk membezakan antara warna adalah penukaran warna RGB kepada HSV yang dibandingkan dengan rangkaian neural dan algoritma pembelajaran mesin berasaskan pokok keputusan. Raspberry Pi 3 bersaiz kad kredit dengan perisian Open Source Computer Vision (OpenCV) mengendalikan pemprosesan imej. Hasil algoritma penukaran warna RGB kepada HSV telah dilakukan dengan tiga warna yang berbeza (merah, biru, dan hijau). Tambahan pula, hasil rangkaian neural dan algoritma berasaskan pokok keputusan telah dilakukan dengan lapan warna (merah, hijau, biru, oren, kuning, ungu, putih, dan hitam) dengan penukaran warna tersebut kepada bunyi dan getaran. Selain itu, hasil rangkaian neural dan algoritma berasaskan pokok keputusan mencapai hasil dapatan yang baik dengan ketepatan dan kecekapan yang tinggi bagi kebanyakan warna yang diuji berbanding RGB kepada HSV.
Spatio-temporal distribution of atmospheric precipitation in the Odesa region at the beginning of the 21st century
Authors: Ivus H. P. , Goncharova L. D. , Kosolapova N. I.
Published: December 2018

During the last decade of the 20th and at the beginning of the 21st century there was a need for a higher level of understanding of the climate system and development of opportunities to prevent climate change and, first of all, understanding of dangerous natural hydrometeorological phenomena. The research of the latter is based on contemporary ideas of the theory of climate whose main concepts found their further development in the study of changes and fluctuations of the today's climate. For its climatic characteristics the South of Ukraine is considered as a separate region. This is due to not only the influence of the Black Sea but also to the specific features of the atmospheric circulation. Precipitation is one of the most important characteristics of humidification and appears to be the most variable meteorological value both in space and time. According to the results of modern studies the amount of precipitation within the territory of Ukraine and its individual regions was changing at the end of the 20th century and this change is still observed at the beginning of the 21st century. Therefore, the purpose of this scientific study is to determine the peculiarities of the spatio-temporal distribution of atmospheric precipitation in the territory of the Odesa Region over the recent decades. To complete this task we used statistical methods of processing the output information which included time data for 00, 06, 12 and 18 hours.

Based on peculiarities of the structure of the long-term course of atmospheric precipitation in the territory of the Odesa region the following five regions were defined: southern, northwest, northern, eastern and coastal. Using the integral Fourier transform we managed to determine probable periodic oscillations (quasi-two-month, quasi-three-month, half-year and quasi-ten-month ones).

This article presents the main results of one of the sections of the research work "Forecasting of dangerous meteorological phenomena over the southern regions of Ukraine" which is performed at the Department of Meteorology and Climatology of the Odessa State Environmental University.
Quo Vadis Humanitas
Authors: Antoni Giorgio De
Published: December 2018

To recognize scientifically that humankind (as the expression “anthropocene” suggests) had a decisive role in determining the course of Earth’s history leads us not to give enough importance to the fact that the change has occurred by the specific initiative of a small part of the globe able to impose its own economic and political view. Nevertheless, the critics do not tackle the scientific data itself. At first, we will try to consider the contributions of some great contemporary historians and scientist over the limits that characterize each civilizational circle advancing the hypothesis that we are in the conclusion of the period inaugurated with the Modernity. Soo we will see how this hypothesis is shared by some great ancient traditions that base their knowledges on the sacred texts and millenarian experience. Finally, Bergson’s and Whitehead’s analysis will introduce us to the little-known problematic of evolution and, nevertheless, extremely important, to which visionaries like Teilhard de Chardin and Sri Aurobindo will give a rational-spiritual view, showing, therefore, how science and mystics meet
Introduction to the Kitáb-i-Íqán
Authors: Sabet Nasser
Published: December 2018

This article discusses the importance, style, and contents of the Kitáb-i-Íqán (the Book of Certitude) by Bahá’u’lláh. The five major themes of the book—the True Seeker and the Conditions and Constraints of an Independent Investigation of Truth; Rebirth of Spirituality; Subjects Related to Christianity and Islam; the Bábí Dispensation; and the Process of Revelation—are then succinctly yet perceptively summarized.
Sistematizacija kritičke recepcije i pitanja poetičko-stilskoga opisa pjesništva Marije Čudine
Authors: Lemac Tin
Published: December 2018

U ovom se radu osvrćemo na kritičku recepciju pjesništva Marije Čudine, koja se zbivala u drugoj polovici 20. i prvim godinama 21. stoljeća. Praćenje tekuće produkcije nastajanja tog pjesničkog projekta i formiranje njegove poetike rezultiralo je brojnim uvidima koji se ovdje usustavljuju kako bi se razlučila njihova interpretativna validnost. Uz kritički odnos i slijeđenje navedenih značajki postavljamo pitanja poetičko-stilskog opisa u trenutku kada je on zaokružen i upućujemo na interpretativne točke kojima bi se trebalo kretati sljedeće kritičko usustavljivanje. Rad je s kritičkim tekstovima pozitivističke provenijen¬cije pri čemu se izlučuju njegove temeljne značajke, određuje
njegov doseg i uspoređuje sa sličnim pojedinačnim ili sintetičkim prikazima Čudinina pjesništva kako bi se navedena validnost legitimirala.
Josip Kozarac u hrvatskoj
dječjoj književnost
Authors: Majhut Berislav
Published: December 2018

U radu se obrađuju dvije isprepletene teme: prvo, pripadaju li Priče djeda Nike dječjoj književnosti i, drugo, na koja se pripovjedna djela Josipa Kozarca zapravo odnosi naslov Priče djeda Nike. Tradicionalno Priče djeda Nike smatraju se dijelom dječje književnosti premda nije provedeno temeljito propitivanje razloga za takav stav. Usto se i prve dvije objavljene verzije Priča djeda Nike toliko razlikuju da je ona objavljena u Pučkim novinama za trećinu duža od one otisnute 1880. kao knjiga u nakladi Mučnjaka i Senftlebena. Priče djeda Nike postavit će se
u kontekst hrvatske dječje književnosti i nastojati locirati njihovo mjesto u povijesti hrvatske dječje književnosti. Ne samo da je došlo do ozbiljnog razilaženja u verzijama Priča djeda Nike objavljenim u periodici i monografiji već će se tragom nekih svjedočenja suvremenika utvrditi kako je i sam Kozarac bio spreman dio svojih djela u rukopisu namijeniti dječjoj čitateljskoj publici.
Género, institucionalismo y marginalidad: la gestión del agua de uso doméstico como desafío para el empoderamiento de las mujeres. El caso de la ciudad de La Paz, Baja California Sur, México
Authors: Castorena Davis Lorella , Martínez Valencia Arely Madai
Published: December 2018

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la persistencia de la división tradicional del trabajo doméstico. La escasa valoración de las actividades de reproducción de la vida, como la maternidad, y el cuidado y atención a otras personas, sumada a condiciones de marginalidad, derivan en un incremento de las cargas de trabajo y reducen las probabilidades de empoderamiento de las mujeres. Asimismo la mala distribución de recursos como el agua, junto con su escasez y deficiente calidad, se tornan en obstáculos para alcanzar la igualdad de género. El vínculo teórico entre género, institucionalismo y marginalidad, así como la selección del caso de estudio, representan los aportes más relevantes de este trabajo, en tanto permiten mostrar el impacto que el funcionamiento de la institución encargada de la distribución del agua tiene sobre las mujeres, en la medida que refuerza el hábito y la norma cultural que las responsabiliza de resolver el abasto de agua al interior de sus hogares. Se analiza la problemática de género que enfrentan mujeres jefas de familia respecto al agua de uso doméstico en cinco colonias marginadas de la ciudad de La Paz, en las que se aplicó un total de 42 cuestionarios gracias a los cuales se concluyó que las mujeres jefas de hogares marginados además de la sobrecarga de trabajo doméstico y de cuidados derivados del abasto insuficiente y deficiente de agua que provee el organismo operador, deben enfrentar los costos derivados tanto del conjunto de diligencias cotidianas que realizan para garantizar que el agua que reciben alcance para satisfacer sus necesidades mínimas, como del gasto que representa el consumo de agua embotellada proveniente de las plantas purificadoras locales o de barrio.
KONSEP PENGEMBANGAN KOTA BANDA ACEH SEBAGAI KOTA WISATA TSUNAMI
Authors: Wulandari Elysa , Safriana Desi
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT: The city of Banda Aceh has experienced several tsunamis that destroy civilization on it. Currently every year tsunami warnings are conducted both national and international scale, both academic and tourism purposes. The warning brings many people who need information about the existence of the city of Banda Aceh from previous times. Therefore it is necessary to extract and study the important objects that describe the past civilization of the city of Banda Aceh, to be realized as part of the space elements of today's city of Banda Aceh. The study was conducted on several important objects from the XVII century on the coast that gave the image of the city of Banda Aceh as a cosmopolitan city and a maritime city. Approach the study by revealing the architectural aspect of the object and the proposed zoning pattern in each object. The results of the discussion appear to present historical stories through replicas of objects and graves that have a place to contemplate as a support facility. The conclusion of the paper provides a theoretical framework on tsunami impact tourism development in the city of Banda Aceh. This paper is considered important as one way of strengthening the self of the Indonesian nation about the disclosure of glory and identity of the past, useful for building the character of the nation. Besides, it is also to open the insight for the government and city development actors in preparing the city of Banda Aceh as a tourist city of the tsunami. Keywords: Banda Aceh City, Tsunami Tourism, Architectural Design  ABSTRAK: Kota Banda Aceh telah mengalami beberapa kali tsunami yang merusak peradaban di atasnya. Saat ini setiap tahun dilaksanakan peringatan tsunami baik skala nasional maupun international, baik tujuan akademik maupun pariwisata. Peringatan tersebut menghadirkan banyak orang yang membutuhkan informasi tentang keberadaan kota Banda Aceh dari masa-masa sebelumnya. Oleh karena itu diperlukan penggalian dan kajian objek penting yang menggambarkan peradaban masa lalu kota Banda Aceh, untuk diwujudkan sebagai bagian elemen ruang kota Banda Aceh masa kini. Kajian dilakukan pada beberapa objek penting mulai dari abad XVII di bagian pesisir yang memberi citra kota Banda Aceh sebagai kota kosmopolitan dan Kota maritim. Pendekatan kajian dengan mengungkapkan aspek arsitektural objek dan usulan pola penataan zona di setiap objek. Hasil pembahasan tampak bahwa menghadirkan cerita sejarah melalui replika objek dan kuburan yang dilengkapi tempat untuk berkontempelasi sebagai fasilitas pendukung. Kesimpulan tulisan memberikan kerangka teoritik tentang pengembangan objek wisata dampak tsunami di kota Banda Aceh. Tulisan ini dirasa penting sebagai salah satu cara penguat jadi diri bangsa Indonesia tentang pengungkapan kejayaan dan identitas masa lalu, berguna bagi membangun karakter bangsa. Disamping itu juga untuk membuka wawasan bagi pemerintah dan pelaku pembangunan kota dalam menyiapkan kota Banda Aceh sebagai kota wisata tsunami.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Study Assessing Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Bryostatin in the Treatment of Moderately Severe to Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Farlow Martin R. , Thompson Richard E. , Wei Lee-Jen , Tuchman Alan J. , Grenier Elaine , Crockford David , Wilke Susanne , Benison Jeffrey , Alkon Daniel L.
Published: December 2018

Background:

Bryostatin-activated PKC epsilon pre-clinically induces synaptogenesis, anti-apoptosis, anti-amyloid-β oligomers, and anti-hyperphosphorylated tau.

Objectives:

To investigate bryostatin safety, tolerability, and efficacy to improve cognition in advanced Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients.

Methods:

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase II, 12-week trial of i.v. bryostatin for 150 advanced AD patients (55–85) with MMSE-2 of 4–15, randomized 1:1:1 into 20 μg and 40 μg bryostatin, and placebo arms. The Full Analysis Set (FAS) and the Completer Analysis Set (CAS) were pre-specified alternative assessments (1-sided, p < 0.1 for primary efficacy, and 2-sided, p < 0.05 for pre-specified and post hoc exploratory analyses).

Results:

The safety profile was similar for 20 μg treatment and placebo patients. The 40 μg patients showed safety and drop-out issues, but no efficacy. Primary improvement of Severe Impairment Battery (SIB) scores at 13 weeks was not significant ( p = 0.134) in the FAS, although in the CAS, the SIB comparison favored 20 μg bryostatin compared to placebo patients ( p < 0.07). Secondary analyses at weeks 5 and 15 (i.e., 30 days post-final dosing) also favored 20 μg bryostatin compared to placebo patients. A pre-specified ANCOVA for baseline memantine blocking bryostatin and positive post-hoc trend analyses were statistically significant (2-sided, p < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Although the primary endpoint was not significant in the FAS, primary and secondary analyses in the CAS, and pre-specified and post-hoc exploratory analyses did favor bryostatin 20 μg compared to the placebo cohort. These promising Phase II results support further trials of 20 μg bryostatin— without memantine— to treat AD.
Low-frequency eddy current testing using HTS coil driven by PWM inverter
Authors: Sasayama Teruyoshi , Enpuku Keiji
Published: December 2018

When testing ferromagnetic materials such as iron, low-frequency eddy-current testing (LF-ECT) is used to avoid the skin effect. However, the drawback of LF-ECT is that the signal becomes weak at low frequencies. Furthermore, when the specimen is covered with protective materials, the signal becomes even weak, owing to the large lift-off. To overcome these drawbacks, we utilize a high-temperature superconducting (HTS) coil and a pulse-width modulation (PWM) inverter in the LF-ECT method. Using an HTS coil and a PWM inverter, strong currents are conducted, and the change in the coil resistance can be easily measured. The small impedance change of the HTS coil is detected by using a Maxwell bridge. The result demonstrates that a steel plate thickness of up to 20 mm can be estimated based upon the measurements of the change in the coil resistance, even when the lift-off is 98 mm.
Influence of surface roughness on energy change of excitation process in EMAT thickness measurement
Authors: Wang Zhe , Cui Ximing , Pu Haiming , Kang Yihua
Published: December 2018

In order to illustrate influence of surface roughness on the energy change of excitation process in thickness measurement of electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT), the change of Lorentz force during the excitation process is analyzed theoretically. A finite element simulation model of EMAT is established with different surface roughness. The distribution of eddy current density and Lorentz force density of different rough surface is discussed. The results show that the eddy current density gets nonuniform due to the irregular profile of the surface. The average value of Lorentz force density decreases with the increase of surface roughness Ra, which makes the excitation energy of EMAT get weaker. Finally, the experiment results verify the analysis of the theory and finite element simulation.
Development of linear actuator for electromagnetic pump
Authors: Murakami Iwanori , Chi Raymond , Kaneko Kensuke , Higuti Tetsuta
Published: December 2018

Recently, the majority of artificial hearts have been non-pulsatile types. However natural hearts are pulsatile, and the long-term bio-compatibility of the non-pulsatile types has not been confirmed. We developed a linear actuator that can expect to be applied to pulsatile artificial heart. This linear actuator was applied to an electromagnetic pump. It consists of power transmission, tanks, and permanent magnets. We propose a structure to reduce power consumption by a spring. Reduction in power consumption makes possible to downsize the entire apparatus.
Mechanical properties of porous titanium alloy scaffold fabricated using additive manufacturing technology
Authors: Xia Yu , Feng Chendong , Xiong Yinze , Luo Yun , Li Xiang
Published: December 2018

Additive manufacturing technology has been widely used for the fabrication of porous titanium (Ti) orthopedic implants. Though high porosities and low stiffness of the scaffolds are benefit for bone ingrowth, the compressive strength and fatigue performance of the scaffolds are still necessary for load-bearing applications. In this study, a novel porous scaffold with framework structure was designed and fabricated using selective laser melting process. The mechanical properties of the porous Ti scaffolds were evaluated. The results showed that the compressive strength of the scaffolds possessing framework structure was enhanced significantly with the porosity decreased slightly. In addition to static mechanical properties, the fatigue properties of the porous Ti scaffolds were also improved via the framework structure.
Three novel cation-induced supramolecular compounds with 1D polymeric lead(II) iodide frameworks: Synthesis and characterization
Authors: Li Yuanyuan , Xiao Min , Niu Yunyin
Published: December 2018

Three novel organic–inorganic hybrid supramolecules {(bcpyp)[Pb2I6]C3H7NO·H2O}n (1), {(bcpyb)0.5[PbI3]}n(2), and {(bcpyh)0.5[PbI3]}n (3) have been synthesized by the self-assembly of lead iodide with 1, 1’-(propane-1, 3-diyl)bis(4-cyanopyridin-1-ium)dibromide (bcpyp·2Br), 1, 1’-(butane-1, 4-diyl)bis(4-cyanopyridin-1-ium)dibromide (bcpyb·2Br) and 1, 1’-(hexane-1, 6-diyl)bis(4-cyanopyridin-1-ium)dibromide (bcpyh·2Br) cationic templates by solvent evaporation method. X-ray crystallography shows that these compounds are all composed of pyridine organic dication and halogenated anions, and present new 1D supramolecular chain. These compounds have been further characterized by IR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy and photocatalysis reaction.
RETRACTED: Novel 4-hydroxycoumarin derivatives: Inhibiting growth of human lung cancer cells
Authors: Chen Lan-Tao , Zhu Kai-Bin , Qu Chang-Fa
Published: December 2018

This article has been retracted, and the online PDF has been watermarked “RETRACTION”. The retraction notice is available at http://doi.org/10.3233/MGC-220954 .
Parental Policies: A Catalyst for Gender Equality in the Arab Region
Authors: El Awady Mehrinaz
Published: December 2018

The struggle for gender equality has many facets, but one crucial aspect that is often overlooked is the role of parental policies. This refers to laws stipulating that women and men should be given time off work during and after the birth of a child. Parental policies are widely viewed as important labor rights and are enshrined under various international treaties, but the broader societal value of these policies in transforming gender dynamics and promoting equality is sometimes underappreciated.
Family Violence in Men’s Accounts: Implications for Action
Authors: Baydoun Azza Charara
Published: December 2018

This article presents some of the results of a qualitative study that was conducted within the framework of the strategy implemented by some Lebanese women organizations; namely engaging men in their efforts to combat family gender-based violence. In order to gain a more comprehensive view of the dynamics of violence against women in their families (than that obtained solely from recounts of women victims /survivors of violence that was researched in numerous previous studies conducted in Lebanon), the researcher listened, in an in-depth interview, to eleven wife batterers describing their versions of why they were indicted before the Lebanese court, or why they were seeking psychological help, depending on their case. Qualitative discourse analysis of the recorded free speech and recounts of these men  was  performed in an attempt to understand their respective family dynamics as manifested by the psycho-social  factors around which revolved their recounts; thus laying the ground for understanding the practical implications for the intervention of different stakeholders involved in combating  gender-based violence, namely, the psycho-social agents for the rehabilitation of the perpetrators, the judiciary  and the women organizations.
(Re)defining the First Mark of Development: Lebanese Feminist Discourse in Al-Raida, 1976–1985
Authors: Khoury Nicole
Published: December 2018

This article is a feminist history of Al-Raida, a Lebanese feminist journal launched in 1976 by the Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World at the Lebanese American University. The article outlines the journal’s role in the foundation of modern Lebanese feminist discourse, and in particular traces the dominant strand of discourse on development during the journal’s first decade. By situating this strand within both dominant and local historical contexts, the article analyzes the ways in which the journal positioned arguments for development, presented research studies, and employed methodologies in order to forge solutions to Arab women’s issues while maintaining international visibility through the use of normative and transnational language.
Factors Influencing Brand Switching Behavior: Role Of Variety Seeking Need As Moderator Variable
Authors: FEBIASTUTI SHEILA , NAWARINI ALISA TRI
Published: December 2018

The aims of research were to analyze the effect of dissatisfaction as well as characteristic ofproduct category on brand switching, to analyze the moderating role of variety seeking needon the causal relationship between dissatisfaction as well as characteristic of productcategory and brand switching, and so to analyze the direct effect of perceived price as wellas competitors’ promotion on brand switching. Type of this research uses survey. Populationof this research was all customers of smartphone in Purbalingga who ever use the Samsungbrand and they switch to another brand of smartphone product which the number isuncertainty. Sampling technique of this study used interval estimate technique and theopinion by Hair et al., so it could be determined that sample size within study was 150respondents. Furthermore, technique data analysis of this study used Structural EquationModel (SEM) analysis. Based on the result of data analysis, it could be concluded thatdissatisfaction as well as characteristics of product category has a positive influence onbrand switching, need of variety seeking no moderates the influence of dissatisfaction aswell as characteristics of product category on brand switching, and perceived price toanother brand as well as competitors’ promotion has a positive influence on brand switching.Refers to these conclusions, it could be implied that in order to minimize its customers’brand switching behavior, marketing manager of Samsung smartphone products needs tomake priority on marketing policy to address the customer dissatisfaction, characteristic ofproduct category, need of variety seeking, perceived price and competitors’ promotionpolicies. The ways can be done by decrease the several risks are faced by Samsungsmartphone users and always to follow up the customers’ complaints related to theproblems or error of the Samsung smartphone product quickly and accurately, create thespecific products of smartphone which cannot be imitated by competitors, apply the productdiversification strategy through modifying existing products or adding the new product basedon price levels and target market segmentation, make the various technological innovationsto improve the quality and usefulness of smartphone products in accordance with thechanging needs, desires and consumers’ preferences, set price of Samsung smartphoneproducts that are cheaper than price of competitors’ smartphone products with still maintainthe quality and benefits of Samsung smartphone products, and build the brand image of“SAMSUNG”, and always maintain and strengthen the quality of long-term marketingrelationships with its customers to keep them from being influenced by the promotionalprograms of competitors’ product or brand.
The Influence of Sales Promotion and Store Atmosphere towards Impulse Buying with Shopping Emotion as Intervening Variable
Authors: ASRINTA PRASASTI SEKAR
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this research is to know and analyze the influence of sales promotion andstore atmosphere toward customers shopping emotion, sales promotion, store atmosphere,and shopping emotion toward customers impulse buying, and the influence of salespromotion and store atmosphere toward impulse buying with shopping emotion asintervening variable. The sample in this study there are 125 respondents who areconsumers of Matahari Department Store Purwokerto. Convenience sampling method isused in the determination of this research sample. Data were analyzed using StructuralEquational Modeling (SEM) with SPSS and AMOS statistical software.The results of thisstudy show that, sales promotion and store atmosphere have positive influence on shoppingemotion and impulse buying. Thus, sales promotion and store atmosphere have positiveinfluence on impulse buying with emotion as intervening variable at customers of MatahariDepartment Store Purwokerto.
Application of remote sensing and GIS for assessing the urbanization trend in Can Tho city
Authors: Van Trung Le , Nguyen Vu Nguyen
Published: December 2018

This paper presents the method of integrating remote sensing and GIS to analyze the urbanization trend through the impervious surface change in Can Tho City. The impervious surface maps were created from the multi-temporal LandSat images in 1997, 2005, 2010, 2016 and were overlaid in GIS to extract the urban expansion from 1997 to 2016. The results showed the urban area of Can Tho increased from 1506,638 ha in 1997 to 5611,114 ha in 2016, average growth rate of 14,3%/year. The integration of remote sensing and GIS was found to be effective in monitoring and analyzing urban growth patterns.
Experimental Results on Circular and Linear Movements of Two-link Robot Arm
Authors: Zar Thu , A Theingi , Yin Win Su
Published: December 2018

Robots and manipulators are used to serve machine tools in automatic production system. The robot arm was designed with two degrees of freedom and accomplished accurately simple tasks. This paper represents experimental results on circular movement and straight line movement of two-link manipulator in a vertical movement. The lengths of robot arm links was designed from the desired workspace boundary conditions. Pololu 70:1 gear motors are selected for two joint revolutions of the robot manipulator after analysing the dynamics of two links. To control the robot, it performs inverse kinematic calculations and communicates the proper angles serially to a microcontroller that drives the motors with the capability of modifying position, speed and acceleration. Testing and validation of the robot arm was carried out and results shows that it work properly.