bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Clarke and Wright Improved Algorithm to Solve the Vehicle Routing and Traveling Salesman Problem
Authors: Alameen Mamoon , Aljamal Rasha , Damrah Sadeq
Published: May 2017

Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) and Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) are well known transportation problems. The problems can be seen in all the industries that involves goods distribution and transportation scheduling. Finding the shortest distance with respect to the given constraint contribute highly to save money and energy consumption. This paper investigates the possibility of creating a cellular application that can provide an instant routing plan through a simple heuristic (Clarke and Wright) in order to avoid the usage of more complicated approaches as metaheuristics and exact methods that normally taking very long CPU time.
Impact of Emotional Intelligence in Indian Retail Banking Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Hussein Tanvir , Goel Tanu
Published: May 2017

The banking industry in India has a huge canvas of history, which covers the traditional banking practices from the time of Britishers to the reforms period, nationalization to privatization of banks and now increasing numbers of foreign banks in India. Therefore, Banking in India has been through a long journey. Banking industry in India has also achieved a new height with the changing times. The use of technology has brought a revolution in the working style of the banks. Nevertheless, the fundamental aspects of banking i.e. trust and the confidence of the people on the institution remain the same. The majority of the banks are still successful in keeping with the confidence of the shareholders as well as other stakeholders. However, with the changing dynamics of banking business brings new kind of risk exposure. This study helps to know the emotional intelligence of employees working in educational institution. It is important for the employees working in service industries to have high level or morale with emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is not only crucial when you're on the job - it's also paramount when you're searching for a graduate role and going through the recruitment process. In this paper an attempt has been made to identify the general sentiments, challenges and opportunities for the Indian Banking Industry. Public and private are among the many employers in retail banking and insurance that highlight the importance of emotional intelligence. It's a quality that's easily forgotten because it's not explicitly requested or graduates don't know what it means. This article is divided in three parts. First part includes the introduction and general scenario of Indian banking industry. The second part discusses emotional intelligence in retail the various challenges and opportunities faced by Indian banking industry. Third part concludes that urgent emphasis is required on the Indian banking product and marketing strategies in order to get sustainable competitive edge over the intense competition from national and global banks. This article is a small seed to existing branch of knowledge in banking industry and is useful for bankers, strategist, policy makers and researchers.
Securing IT Infrastructure – A Complete Solution
Authors: Saxena Ritesh
Published: May 2017

The book beings with introduction to Cyber Security discuss the alarming growth rate of Cyber crime and its consequences. It acquaints the users with the risks and vulnerabilities of the cyber world. It emphasizes on the need of a secured IT infrastructure.
Management Teachers Consortium – Global (MTC Global) is An Apex Global Advisory Body in Management Education
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

Management Teachers Consortium - Global (MTC Global) is a voluntary non-profit group of individual as well as organization. MTC Global is an apex global advisory body in management education formed on 29 Jun 2010 by Prof. Bholanath Dutta.
Technology Enabled Audio and Video Textbooks used by the World’s Best Institutions and Remain Low Cost (MYeducator.com)
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

We started as professors at traditional universities. We still are; we teach classes, we serve in our disciplines, we write textbooks, and we conduct research. We understand what it means to be academics.
Esconet is a Complete IT Solutions Provider, Covering IT Infrastructure, Business Continuity Solutions, Messaging and Collaboration, and Cloud
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

Esconet's domain skills have centered on Data center, Storage, Networks, Security, Data Protection and Virtualization with expertise in designing, building and maintaining private cloud infrastructure as well as public cloud infrastructure.
IEOM Istanbul Conference 2017
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

IEOM Society is organizing the 7th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Istanbul, Turkey, April 11 – 14, 2017. The venue is Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus. The conference aims to provide a forum for academics, researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The conference is also expected to foster networking, collaboration and joint effort among the conference participants to advance the theory and practice as well as to identify major trends in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
8th International Conference on "Strengthening Strategies, Shaping Policies and Empowering Personnel: Key to Organizational Competitiveness"
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

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EVx Made Good Idea Successful
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

Good ideas are valuable. We level the playing-field so that anyone with a good idea can be successful, no matter in which region or country they live, their educational or other background, or their financial limitations. We partner with universities, institutes, companies and individuals around the world and teach people how to have good ideas. Then, we protect their ideas, and work with our corporate partners to commercialize them. With the largest ideas network in the world - spanning Asia, Latin America and North America - we are truly changing lives and changing the world!
MTC Global
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

MTC Global is a global think tank in higher education with a special focus on Management Education having presence in over 30+ countries, over 3000 B-Schools, 30,000 + members, 45 national chapters, 32 international chapters and connected with millions of people across the world through its different initiatives. A participant in United National Global Compact program, United Nations Academic Impact and ISO 9001: 2008 certified organization. It is a non-for-profit organization having HQ in Bangalore, India.
GLBIMR, one of the premier B-schools of India, is organizing International Conference on “Innovations in Technology: A Roadmap for Achieving Global Competitiveness (ICIT-2K16)” on September 10, 2016, Saturday
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

International Conference (ICIT-2K16) aims to provide a global forum to present and discuss research on Innovations in Technological Fields among academicians and practitioners. Firms need to constantly evolve and explore new ideas for offering not only new products but also targeting new methods of production, new markets, sustainable development etc. Use of innovations in technology to create business value is multi-disciplinary. Conference endeavours to showcase research ideas from academia along with best practices by industry experts resulting in rich discussions and fuel future course of action.
Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations as Mediator of Big Five Personality and Knowledge Sharing
Authors: Rajput Namita , Talan Amogh
Published: May 2017

The purpose of this research is to examine the interrelationships among various interpersonal psychological factors to explain their effect on knowledge sharing behaviors at workplace. A sample of 450 employees was drawn from knowledge based industries. To tap the information regarding performance on knowledge sharing, Big Five personality, and motivation, Knowledge Sharing Behavior (KSB) scale by Yi (2009)62, Big Five personality traits scale by Gosling et. al. (2003)27, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation scale by Lin (2007)40, were used. ‘Partial Least Square’ technique of ‘Structural Equation Modeling’ was applied using ‘SmartPLS 2.0.M3’ to understand the proposed relationships. Findings show the prominence of conscientiousness among ‘Big Five personality traits’ to explain knowledge sharing behaviors at workplace (Total Effect of ‘conscientiousness’ on ‘knowledge sharing’ being 0.5246 significant at p<0.01). ‘Intrinsic motivation’ is found to be a better predictor of ‘knowledge sharing’ than the ‘extrinsic motivation’ (Total Effect of ‘intrinsic motivation’ on ‘knowledge sharing’ being 0.3195, while that of ‘extrinsic motivation’ on ‘knowledge sharing’ being 0.1274, both significant at p<0.01). Both ‘extrinsic’ and ‘intrinsic motivation’ were found to mediate the relation between certain ‘personality traits’ and ‘knowledge sharing’. Although the paper has certain limitations, nevertheless, this is the first study to consider the relationship between ‘personality’, ‘motivation’ and ‘knowledge sharing’ in a single study and making us understand the interacting and mediating role of ‘motivation’ to explain ‘knowledge sharing’.
Financial Inclusion or Financial Destruction: A Case Study of Microfinance Institutions
Authors: Chopra Rajiv
Published: May 2017

Microfinance sector, in India has played an significant role in the progress of the Indian rural as well as urban economy. A large number of Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) in India are serving to the financing needs of rural and semi-urban Indian population. For achieving the target of financial inclusion in India this sector cannot be ignored. Generally daily wage earners, marginal farmers, women working from homes are the clients of MFIs. Such clients work only cash basis. Collection of loan is generally done by MFIs on weekly or fortnightly basis. The objective of the paper is to analyze the short and medium term positive and negative effects of many government decisions including demonetization on MFIs in India. This study will give more insights about the impact of the demonetization and other government policy framework on MFIs in India.
Overview of Different Techniques Utilized in Designing of a Legged Robot
Authors: Kolhe Rajat , Gadhavi Kanaiya , Koli Nikhil , Gurav Swati , Raut Prasanna
Published: May 2017

This paper focuses on the various techniques which are implemented to design a small scale legged robot. It specifies various parameters which play a vital role for designing of robot. It also provides the basic level analysis method which can be used to deal with calculation of force, generation of foot profile, calculating dimension of linkages and different method to help the robot to navigate across rough terrains using sensors and various other algorithm or programs, which instantly optimizes the foot profile of the robot to overcome any obstacle
Micro Variables Identification for SUPPLY Chain Management Practices in Context of Flexible System in Indian Gas Industry
Authors: Siddiqui Fauzia , Haleem Abid , Sharma Durgesh , Raut Prasanna
Published: May 2017

Present paper recognizes a set of micro variables for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices in context of flexible system (FS) practices and groups them into different categories for gas industry in India. Grounded on a detailed literature analysis, twenty-four micro variables were recognized and a structured questionnaire was created and distributed to middle level managers to senior level managers from various sectors of Indian gas industry. In total 309 valid replies were obtained on a five point Likert scale ranging from unimportant to most vital. Statistical analysis was used to create the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. Factor analysis identified five factors of SCM practices in context of FS Practices. Further, descriptive statistics was used to find their importance in Indian gas context. Present work would help practitioners and Indian gas managers for understanding the importance of these variables and their role in SCM practices in relations of FS practices.
Thermal Barrier Coating on IC Engine Piston to Improve Engine Efficiency
Authors: Kamanna Balbheem , Jose Bibin , Shamrao Shedage Ajay , Ganpat Ambekar Sagar , Somnath Shinde Rajesh , Landge Sagar
Published: May 2017

The piston is considered as most important part of I.C engine. High temperature produced in an I.C engine may contribute to high thermal stresses. Without appropriate heat transfer mechanism, the piston crown would operate ineffectively which reduce life cycle of piston and hence mechanical efficiency of engine. The literature survey shows that ideal piston consumes heat produced by burnt gases resulting in decrease of Engine overall Efficiency. In this project work an attempt is made to redesign piston crown using TBC on piston surface and to study its Performance. A 150 cc engine is considered and TBC material with different thickness is coated on the piston. 3D modeling of the piston geometry is done 3D designing software Solidworks2015. Finite Element analysis is used to calculate temperature and heat flux distribution on piston crown. The result shows TBC as a coating on piston crown surface reduces the heat transfer rate within the piston and that will results in increase of engine efficiency. Results also show that temperature and heat flux decreases with increase in coating thickness of YSZ.
A Defect Diagnosis in Bearings of a Centrifugal Pump using Vibration Analysis
Authors: Danish Anis Mohamad
Published: May 2017

This paper presents an overview of defect diagnosis in bearings of a centrifugal pump. The data obtained using vibration-based condition monitoring (VCM) technique was recorded at regular intervals. The analysis provided using conventional methods would then be used for pump fault prognosis and trend pump conditions. Having studied the conventional method of analysing results off-line, the research uses a VCM system to predict bearing faults on-line. Several techniques for pattern recognition were considered, including Feed Forward type Neural Network (FF-NN) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN). The author decided to adopt the Artificial Neural Network (ANNs) to propose a solution and classify bearing faults. Since bearing faults don’t begin to appear before prolonged pump operations, the faults on bearings were simulated using a test-rig pump where an electrical discharge machine (EDM) would generate pit marks on bearings and the vibration signals thus collected be fed into the neural networks. An easy method of designing neural network models is by using the MATLAB Neural Network Toolbox. To carry out the analysis, only MATLAB models that are specifically functional to vibration signals are chosen for pump bearing fault diagnosis.
A Comparative Study of Customer Satisfaction in SBI and ICICI Bank
Authors: Batra S. C. , Shilpa ,
Published: May 2017

Banking industry is passing through a challenging phase. The demonetisation policy introduced by the government has affected the banking industry to a great extent. This industry plays a significant role in the economic development of a country but it is facing huge challenges due to increased competition, technological developments, changing customers’ needs and policies of government. In this competitive and fast changing era, it becomes imperative for a bank to satisfy the needs of the customers. They need to keep a close eye on the satisfaction level of customers. Satisfying customers is the key to retain them for a longer period. Banks need to frame policies and strategies for satisfying and retaining customers. The cost of making new customers is high than the cost of retaining customers. The banks are spending a lot of time and energy to frame polices about customer satisfaction. The study has been conducted to compare the satisfaction level of customers of SBI (Public Sector Bank) and ICICI (Private Sector Bank). The study will provide information about the differences in satisfaction level of customers of both banks and banking sectors and will be helpful for framing new policies relating to the customers. The study has been conducted on SBI and ICICI bank in Delhi-NCR.
An Efficient Truck Dock Allocation Algorithm
Authors: Sharma Shivam
Published: May 2017

In Supply chain industry, movement of the cargo on the roadside is an integral segment of the business. The cargo moves between the cities and sometimesacross the countries by the Trucks. Timely delivery of the Cargo to the end consignee depends on various factors. One of them is the inefficient truck dock allocation mechanism; which contributes the major tangible delays in the whole process. The inefficiency of the Truck Docks Management inside the warehouse represents the significant financial burdens on the trucking and warehouse management companies. Based on the internal performance tracking data, on an average, a truck wastes roughly 20-25 minutes after arrival inside the warehouse to get the correct truck dock allocated for loading and unloading of the Cargo. Considering the movement of 100-200 truck on an average in a warehouse per day contributes to 35 to 40 wasted person-hours in a single warehouse, this results in $800 per day or $292,000 per annum, which is a significant amount to lose, the influence may higher be considering all the warehouse across the network.
Investigation and Minimization of Barriers for Effective Implementation of ERP System in Indian Industries
Authors: Khaparde Vijay
Published: May 2017

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Voltage Stability Enhancement of Fixed Speed Wind Energy Conversion System
Authors: Shrivastava Sarika , Sharma Rakhi , Tripathi Anurag
Published: May 2017

Fixed speed wind energy conversion systems based on squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG) has a significant existence in wind energy technology. Availability of reactive power is obligatory for the reliable and stable performance of the power system. Insufficient reactive power has navigated to voltage collapses and has been a foremost source of various recent major power outages universally. This paper exhibits the simulation results of a grid integrated wind farm with and without reactive power compensation by capacitor banks and static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) to achieve voltage stability improvement during startup, normal operation, symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault conditions. The effect of reactive power compensation on voltage profile is compared.
M Commerce: Experiencing the Phygital Retail
Authors: Duhan Punita , Singh Anurag
Published: May 2017

Emergence and evolution of information technologies paved way for the online transactions, termed as e-commerce. E-commerce was soon rechristened as wired e-commerce due to the rapid rise of mobile phone and other handheld devices facilitating access to internet while on the go and this led to the coining of the term m-commerce, the wireless avatar of e-commerce. Term Mobile commerce or simply m-commerce has been attributed to the collection of location based commercial services that are delivered by various internet enabled handheld devices such as mobile phones, tablets and palmtop devices. Though, essentially, both-e-commerce and m-commerce- are similar as the transactions are electronic in nature and are facilitated by internet but the element of mobility is one big differentiator between the two. Now, it has become difficult for the people to imagine e-commerce without the mobility dimension appended to it. In today’s online business environment, m-commerce is growing as next stage of e-commerce. Further, M-commerce has opened up new vistas for marketing the products, for targeting the customers at multiple points, for offering customized services using location based features and for enabling enhanced shopping and service experiences. It also offers opportunities for services that are more efficient and more user-friendly. The marketers may also offer new approaches, apps, and in-store solutions for enhanced customer engagement after researching the needs, roles and use contexts of the customers. Marketers have already started talking about mobile conversion funnel besides desktop conversion funnel. It is quite interesting to note that in mature markets, shape of the funnel is different and has higher purchase conversion rate.
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP)
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today introduced the latest advances to SAP S/4HANA Cloud and shared its innovation road map for the industry’s next-generation, leading-edge cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite.
5th International Conference on Recent Development in Engineering,Science,Management and Humanities(ICRESMH-2017)
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

This conference provides an international forum for researchers, developers and academician who are involved in real time projects and research that provide solutions to exchange their valuable ideas and showcase the ongoing works which may lead to path breaking foundation of the futuristic engineering. The aim of this conference is to bring together the academicians, scientists, engineers and manufacturers from various institutions, universities, colleges and industry to discuss the relevance of various futuristic technologies emerging in this area throughout the world.
An Introduction to Epigenetics
Authors: Barbara Maria Andria , Abdilla Ylenia , Calleja-Agius Jean
Published: May 2017

Abstract

Epigenetics refers to the heritable information that is exclusive of DNA. Several syndromes have been found to occur as the result of the process of epigenetics. This process causes changes in the expression of genes, without changing the actual DNA sequence. The factors influencing this process include both internal and external triggers, leading to modulation of the epigenome through different mechanisms. This article aims to describe how the process of epigenetics gives rise to the multitude of possible syndromes seen in neonates. The article will also discuss the role of assisted reproductive technology may play in epigenetic changes when compared with the naturally conceived embryo.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Review: A Guide for the Neonatal Nurse
Authors: Zammit Matthew , Caruana Elton , Cassar David , Calleja-Agius Jean
Published: May 2017

Abstract

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is the most common pediatric overgrowth syndrome. Features characteristic of the BWS phenotype include both physical attributes, such as macroglossia, abdominal wall defects, gigantism, nevus flammeus, visceromegaly, and mid-face hypoplasia, as well as biochemical abnormalities such as hypoglycemia. It is essential for the neonatal nurse to be able to recognize BWS in the patient’s early years of life because of the increased frequency of medical complications, malformations, and the increased risk of embryonic malignancies. This article focuses on the presentation of BWS as an aid to early detection.
Yield and nutraceutical quality of tomato fruits in organic substrates
Authors: Salas Pérez Lilia , García Hernández José Luis , Márquez Hernández Candido , Fortis Hernández Manuel , Estrada Arellano Josue Raymundo , Esparza Rivera Juan Ramón , Preciado Rangel Pablo
Published: May 2017

The objective of this study was to determine the proportion of sand, solarized manure, vermicompost and soil capable of increasing tomato fruit yield and lycopene content. The treatments were: T1: 80 % Sand- 20 % Vermicompost (SV), T2: 80 % Sand- 20 % Solarized manure (SSM1), T3: 80 % Sand - 20 % Pelite ?Steiner solution (SPSS), T4: 80 % Sand- 5 % Soil - 15 % Vermicompost (SSoV), T5: 85 % Sand - 15 % Solarized manure (SSM2) and T6: 80 % Sand - 5 % Soil - 15 % Solarized manure (SSoSM). The organic substrates T5, T4, T1 and the control (T3) obtained larger fruits and yields. The lycopene content in tomato fruits grown in the organic substrates was 26 % higher than that obtained in the control treatment. Organic fertilizers improve the nutraceutical quality of tomato fruits, without signi cantly degrading yield.
Designing and Improving a Blended Synchronous Learning Environment: An Educational Design Research
Authors: Wang Qiyun , Quek Choon Lang , Hu Xiaoyong
Published: May 2017

In this study, a blended synchronous learning environment (BSLE) was created to support a group of graduate students when they were taking a course. Instruction was delivered to both face-to-face (F2F) and online students simultaneously. The purpose of this paper is to present how this BSLE was gradually designed, implemented, and improved by following the educational design research approach. Results showed that the BSLE environment had the capability to support online and classroom students at the same time and provide equivalent learning experiences for them, but challenges emerged in the process. Design principles were summarized to guide researchers or teachers when they design similar learning environments.
Linking poverty and the environment: participatory community-based approaches, games of imperfect information and the Convention on Biological Diversity
Authors: Castro Carlos Potiara
Published: May 2017

This paper discusses the linkages between the agendas of poverty alleviation and of environmental protection through initiatives adopting participatory community-based approaches. These actions intend to strengthen and increase the effectiveness of policies focusing local and traditional populations that are in a situation of vulnerability. The challenges they face are presented here in the form of games with the purpose to show models explaining them. And finally, a participatory instrument, raised in the Convention on Biological Diversity and based on customary law, is brought to the reader.
Fabric Phase Sorptive Extraction Explained
Authors: Kabir Abuzar , Mesa Rodolfo , Jurmain Jessica , Furton Kenneth
Published: May 2017

The theory and working principle of fabric phase sorptive extraction (FPSE) is presented that eloquently explains the mystery behind this new and powerful sample preparation technique. FPSE innovatively integrates the benefits of sol-gel coating technology and the rich surface chemistry of cellulose/polyester/fiberglass fabric, resulting in a microextraction device with very high sorbent loading in the form of an ultra-thin coating. This porous sorbent coating and the permeable substrate synergistically facilitate very fast extraction equilibrium. The flexibility of the FPSE device allows for direct insertion into original, unmodified samples of different origin. Strong chemical bonding between the sol-gel sorbent and the fabric substrate permits the exposure of FPSE devices to any organic solvent for analyte back-extraction/elution and to highly acidic or basic environments (pH 1-12) if required. A sol-gel derived sorbent, highly polar sol-gel poly(ethylene glycol) coating, was generated on cellulose substrates. Five cm2 segments of these coated fabrics were used as the FPSE devices for sample preparation using direct immersion. An important class of environmental pollutants, substituted phenols, was used as model compounds to evaluate the extraction performance of FPSE. The high primary contact surface area (PCSA) of the FPSE device and porous structure of the sol-gel coatings resulted in very high sample capacities and incredible extraction sensitivities for both the compound classes in a relatively short period of time. Different extraction parameters were evaluated and optimized. The new extraction devices demonstrated part per trillion level detection limits for substituted phenols, a wide range of detection linearity, and good performance reproducibility.
ITO-Free Transparent Organic Solar Cell with Distributed Bragg Reflector for Solar Harvesting Windows
Authors: Peng Yuelin , Zhang Lushuai , Cheng Nongyi , Andrew Trisha L.
Published: May 2017

We demonstrated an ITO-free, highly transparent organic solar cell with the potential to be integrated into window panes for energy harvesting purposes. A transparent, conductive ZnO/Ag/ZnO multilayer electrode and a Ag:Ca thin film electrode were used in this transparent device as the bottom and top electrode, respectively. To further improve the transmittance of the solar cell, the thickness of the top ZnO layer was investigated by both experiment and simulation. An average visible transmittance of > 60% was reached, with a maximum transmittance of 73% at 556 nm. Both top and bottom illumination of the solar cell generated comparable power conversion efficiencies, which indicates the wide application of this solar cell structure. In addition, we fabricated distributed Bragg reflector mirrors with sputtered SiO2 and TiO2, which efficiently increased the power conversion efficiency over 20% for the solar cells on glass and PET substrates,
Dilemas da agenda social na América Latina e efeitos das eleições presidenciais recentes
Authors: Fernandes Ana Maria , Schmidt Benício Viero
Published: May 2017

Ao final dos anos oitenta, com Margareth Thatcher e Ronald Reagan, o Reino Unido e os Estados Unidos assumiram a liderança de uma verdadeira revolução capitalista, com menores impostos aos ricos, menor taxação dos lucros, privatizações em massa e a tentativa de consolidar as bolsas de valores como sendo prioritárias fontes de crédito frente à dependência do setor bancário.
Bolívia, Brasil e o gás natural: um breve debate
Authors: Hage José Alexandre Altahyde
Published: May 2017

O texto analisa as razões de se importar gás natural boliviano. O emprego do carburante importado foi admitido como uma das formas para neutralizar a crise de energia elétrica que o Brasil vem atravessando desde os anos 1990, cujo ápice se deu com o "apagão" de 2001. Além disso, o uso da matéria-prima traduz a ausência de políticas públicas coerentes para o setor energético. O Brasil aceitou, em grande parte, programas sugeridos pelas agências financeiras internacionais, que negavam o papel estratégico do Estado no campo da energia elétrica e do petróleo, como forma de o País tornar-se conveniente para os investimentos externos desejosos de compensação em curto prazo. A falta dessa coordenação política energética fez com que o Brasil abrisse mão de sua segurança energética, fundamental para o equilíbrio político e econômico.
El periodismo de la independencia: el papel de la prensa en los inicios de la esfera pública política en México
Authors: Del Palacio Celia
Published: May 2017

La historia del periodismo mexicano ha hecho grandes progresos en los últimos años y ha pasado de ser una descripción de nombres de periódicos y periodistas, un intento de explicación de la función de esos mismos órganos de prensa en las diferentes coyunturas históricas y políticas de México, sin desvincular a los periódicos de su función política y social ni tampoco de sus condiciones materiales de producción y circulación.
Pengembangan Sistem Manajemen Risiko di Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah (BAPPEDA) Kota Bontang berdasarkan Kerangka ISO 31000
Authors: Hadi Wijdani Anindya , Karningsih Putu Dana
Published: May 2017

Procurement is one of activity of government institution. ULP Bontang as a procurement unit is a part of Bappeda Bontang. Due to importance of procurement process, ULP Bontang needs to manage its risks by identifying, analyzing and controlling potential risk that may impedes ULP objectives. All goverment institution refer to a Internal Government Controlling System which called by Sistem Pengendalian Intern Pemerintah (SPIP) for conducting its risk management. Since there are several part of SPIP is not applicable in ULP Bontang. Therefore in this research, SPIP is modified based on ISO 31000 framework. Moreover, Delphi method is utilized to identiry riks involving five experts and established 23 potential risk in ULP Bontang. The modifications were also made in developing of severity and probability tables corresponding to the conditions of ULP Bontang. The formulation of mitigation recommendation concerned by very high potential risks. The mitigation for risk number (12) ULP Bontang office is not representative are securing ULP office using fingerprint device so only authorized personel allowed to enter the office. The cost required for this mitigation is about Rp 30.000.000 and Rp 32.000.000 for CCTV installation and evacuation route sign and also ULP needs to partnership with other institution to securing ULP Bontang member.
Analisis Manual Material Handling Pada Pekerja Borongan Di PT. JC dengan Metode NBM dan RWL
Authors: Affa Mochamad Nuri , Putra Boy Isma
Published: May 2017

PT. JC is a company that uses means of transporting goods to the manual process, or so-called Manual Materials Handling (MMH) is done by workers in the Department of Warehouse. In addition to the process of moving goods by using aids such as forklifts manual removal is still needed in this company because it has advantages compared to using the tool for material removal manually can be done in a limited space.

In the process of manual material handling led to several complaints that arise and can be analyzed using a Nordic body map (NBM). The use of nordic body map is an appropriate method to use because by analyzing the map of the body aimed at any part of the body feels pain.

Besides complaints can also be known value Recomended Weight Limit (RWL) as recommended by NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) on estimates possibility of stretching further to the value of Lifting Index (LI) aims to determine the estimated value relative to the voltage level of physical processes manual material handling. From manual material handling processes that cause the symptoms of musculoskeletal disorder completion technically be done to minimize the effects on workers.
Mensuração de metabólitos de cortisol nas fezes como um indicador de estresse em bovino de corte
Authors: Mobiglia A. M. , Camilo F. R. , Fernandes J. J. R.
Published: May 2017

O estresse causado pelo manejo, transporte e outros agentes estressores, é uma rotina em sistemas de produção de bovinos de corte. Esse estresse pode gerar impacto econômico devido à redução da produção e da qualidade do produto final, além de ameaçar o bem-estar do animal que está inserido neste sistema. A situação de desconforto faz com que ocorram modificações fisiológicas, morfológicas e comportamentais aos animais. As alterações endócrinas e metabólicas são resultados dessa tentativa de manter a homeostase. Portanto, compreender os hormônios envolvidos na situação de estresse (atividade eixo hipotálamo-hipófise-adrenal) e seus metabólitos nos fluídos e nas excretas é uma forma de detectarmos o estresse animal. O método invasivo, como a concentração de cortisol no plasma sanguineo é uma forma de monitoramento do estresse bastante questionada, uma vez que, esse hormônio aparece na corrente sanguinea logo após a situação de estresse e desaparece em curto prazo, de modo que o manejo para a coleta de sangue pode ser estressante ao animal o que provavelmente pode mascarar os resultados. Nessa linha de pensamento, surgiu a necessitade de estabelecer métodos não invasivos para monitorar a atividade adrenal em resposta ao estresse, como por exemplo, a mensuração da concentração de metabólitos de cortisol nas fezes de animais.
Grasa y proteína de la leche de vaca: componentes, síntesis y modificación
Authors: García C. A. C. , Montiel R. L. A. , Borderas T. F.
Published: May 2017

El objetivo de este trabajo fue realizar una revisión de los componentes lipídicos y proteicos de la leche de vaca, ya que los ácidos grasos, las caseínas, y las proteínas del lactosuero, entre otros, poseen una importancia significativa dentro de la nutrición humana. En este ámbito, el consumidor elige entre uno u otro componente, influyendo de manera directa sobre la oferta y la demanda de productos lácteos. Esta dependencia del mercado hacia el consumidor, exige al profesionista involucrado en la producción lechera, una mayor comprensión del suministro de nutrientes a la glándula mamaria, con el fin de adquirir herramientas que le permitan modificar la composición de la leche conforme a las exigencias de la industria láctea. Por lo tanto, se presenta una revisión que enfatiza la utilidad de modelos esquemáticos en procesos metabólicos, para incrementar nuestro conocimiento científico sobre factores como la elongación y desaturación de los ácidos grasos, la transcripción y traducción proteica, y la formación de glóbulos grasos y micelas de caseína, elementos teóricos de vital importancia si se busca alterar la grasa y la proteína láctea. Cabe señalar, que este documento se ha desarrollado con un enfoque bioquímico, lo que le otorga originalidad y lo distingue de otras revisiones enfocadas exclusivamente en la modificación de aspectos nutricionales, y su efecto sobre los componentes de la leche. Adicionalmente, son muy escasas las revisiones actualizadas que abordan esta temática para estudiantes y profesionistas de habla hispana. Finalmente, se analizan reportes científicos y técnicos que consideran la manipulación nutricional, el efecto de la raza, la modificación del ambiente ruminal, y la variabilidad genética, sobre el contenido y la composición química de los lípidos y proteínas de la leche de vaca.
Fontes de gordura sobre a modulação do perfil de ácidos graxos da carne de pequenos ruminantes
Authors: Urbano S. A. , Ferreira M. A. , Oliveira J. P. F. , Lima Júnior D. M. , Andrade R. P. X.
Published: May 2017

O metabolismo dos lipídios nos ruminantes envolve processos que modificam substancialmente os lipídios da dieta, sendo parcialmente responsáveis pela presença de grandes quantidades de ácidos graxos saturados na carne destes animais, bem como pela presença de CLA. Diante da preocupação do consumidor atual com aspectos concernentes à saúde, a ciência animal tem buscado manipular o perfil lipídico da carne de pequenos ruminantes objetivando enriquecê-la com ácidos graxos poli-insaturados, diminuir a relação saturado/insaturado e aumentar os teores de CLA. A dieta tem sido apontada como principal fator que influencia o perfil lipídico da carne de ruminantes. A literatura sugere que a suplementação com lipídios ricos em ácidos graxos poli-insaturados é eficiente em diminuir os ácidos graxos saturados e aumentar os teores de ácidos poli-insaturados benéficos à saúde humana. Fatores como relação volumoso : concentrado, fonte lipídica usada na suplementação, proteção da gordura e tempo de suplementação têm influência significativa sobre o efeito da inclusão de lipídios na alimentação de pequenos ruminantes. As sementes oleaginosas e seus respectivos óleos têm se mostrado eficientes em incrementar os teores de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados e CLA na carne de caprinos e ovinos. O óleo de peixe e extrato de algas marinhas são fontes eficazes para maior deposição de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados de cadeia muito longa na carne. São necessárias mais pesquisas que investiguem como a dieta, e mais precisamente os lipídios, modulam os processos que ocorrem em nível de rúmen e modificam o perfil lipídico da carne de caprinos e ovinos.
El papel de la mujer en la explotación de ganado bovino de doble propósito en Ecuador
Authors: Torres Y. , Pablos-Heredero C. , Morantes M. , Rangel J. , Espinosa J. A. , Angón E. , García A.
Published: May 2017

Uno de los objetivos estratégicos para FAO es disminuir la brecha de género en aras del desarrollo rural. El presente trabajo se planteó para conocer la percepción que tienen los productores del sistema de doble propósito ecuatoriano sobre las diferencias de género, tanto en el ámbito familiar como en la unidad de producción. Se tomó una muestra aleatoria de 132 unidades familiares–productivas del bosque tropical de Manabí. La información fue obtenida a través de una encuesta cara a cara, donde se preguntaron cuestiones relacionadas con el perfil socioeconómico de la familia, el sistema de producción y la percepción del papel de los distintos géneros. Los resultados muestran que existen importantes diferencias de género en el mundo rural ecuatoriano. Los productores tienen fuertes creencias en las diferencias sociales y biológicas entre sexos. El trabajo y rol de mujer es percibido únicamente relevante en el ámbito doméstico. Mientras que en la unidad productiva apenas asume responsabilidades. La toma de decisiones es exclusiva del hombre cuando se trata del ámbito empresarial; mientras que la mujer participa junto a él en decisiones del hogar, aunque nunca asume un papel predominante.
La adición de Enterococcus faecium aumenta la respuesta inmune intestinal en cerdos en crecimiento
Authors: Herrera F. V. , Ciro J. , Parra J.
Published: May 2017

El destete produce un periodo breve de ayuno y adaptación a una nueva ración sólida, la cual provoca disminución de la supervivencia de los lechones y proliferación de la microbiota patógena. Se ha propuesto la utilización de probióticos, evitando que los seres humanos consuman alimentados tratados con antibióticos. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el efecto de la adición de cepas de probióticos en cerdos en crecimiento sobre las poblaciones celulares del sistema inmune (eosinófilos, basófilos, neutrófilos, monocitos y linfocitos) en intestino delgado. Se sacrificaron 35 lechones escalonadamente los días 1 (21 días de edad), 15 y 30 posdetete, y se extrajo completamente el intestino. Los animales fueron alimentados con dos dietas: dieta comercial con y sin la adición de antibiótico; a esta última se adicionaron los diferentes probióticos (Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus o Enterococcus faecium) en el agua de bebida. Se utilizó un diseño de bloques al azar en un arreglo de parcelas divididas. Los aislamientos realizados a partir de las muestras intestinales de E. faecium presentaron un mayor número de poblaciones celulares del sistema inmune a nivel intestinal (p<0.01). Además, se realizó medición del pH intestinal, el cual presentó una disminución estadística significativa (p<0.01), donde los animales que consumieron E. faecium presentaron los valores más bajos de pH intestinal, frente a aquellos que consumieron la dieta con adición de antibiótico. La adición de la cepa E. faecium en el alimento de lechones recién destetados, estimula el aumento en el número de poblaciones celulares intestinales del sistema inmune y alcanzan una mayor disminución del pH intestinal.
Caracterización de la producción de ovino de carne del estado de Hidalgo, Mexico
Authors: Vélez A. , Espinosa J. A. , De la Cruz L. , Rangel J. , Espinoza I. , Barba C.
Published: May 2017

La ovinocultura es la principal actividad pecuaria en el Estado de Hidalgo (México), siendo el segundo productor a nivel nacional y el principal proveedor de carne de ovino para la Ciudad de México apoyado también por su cercanía. Sin embargo, se desconocen los aspectos socioeconómicos y tecnológicos de los actores de la cadena agroalimentaria, por esta razón se planteó este trabajo que tiene como objetivo conocer las características de los productores de ovinos y de sus unidades de producción, así como caracterizar los actores y los procesos de transformación y consumo de carne en el estado de Hidalgo. Se diseñaron y aplicaron tres cuestionarios a 114 productores, a 56 transformadores y a 421 consumidores, clasificando en tres clases cada uno de los grupos. Los resultados obtenidos indicaron que existen productores con variantes en uso de tecnología, siendo los sistemas de pastoreo los de menor desarrollo y con mayor empleo familiar, el principal producto consumido es la carne destinada a barbacoa, plato tradicional que se consume principalmente en fiestas y fines de semana. La información generada es de gran utilidad para el diseño de política de apoyo a la producción de ovinos en el estado de Hidalgo.
Incursión de tecnologías emergentes en una escuela pública de negocios de México
Authors: Madrigal Lozano María Magdalena , Hernández Moreno Laura Alicia , López Solórzano Juan Gabriel , Merla González Alma Elizabeth
Published: May 2017

En el presente artículo se describen los resultados obtenidos de un estudio exploratorio, descriptivo de alcance transeccional realizado para conocer la realidad del uso, producción e investigación de las tecnologías emergentes MOOC, Gamificación y Realidad Aumentada en los procesos educativos de los programas relacionados con la profesión de negocios. En particular se aplicó un instrumento de medición a los docentes de los programas académicos de la modalidad mixta en la escuela de negocios de una Universidad Pública del Noreste de México.  Se presenta este estudio como un área de oportunidad para reportar hallazgos en el ámbito de escuelas de negocios que incorporan estas tecnologías con fines didácticos y a su vez permite a los autores el poder crear propuestas de trabajo sobre estas en la facultad en cuestión. 
Percepciones del alumnado hacia el aprendizaje mediante objetos educativos enriquecidos con realidad aumentada
Authors: Garay Ruiz Urtza , Tejada Garitano Eneko , Castaño Garrido Carlos
Published: May 2017

La realidad aumentada es una tecnología emergente que se está introduciendo en los diferentes contextos y niveles educativos de forma incipiente. Se hace necesario, por lo tanto, realizar investigaciones para medir su impacto en los procesos de aprendizaje. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar el nivel de aceptación hacia el uso de esta tecnología que presenta el alumnado de postgrado. La percepción de los estudiantes se evalúa a través del cuestionario TAM (Technology Acceptance Model). Los resultados obtenidos muestran una alta aceptación, destacando que el diseño de los objetos educativos enriquecidos con RA está ligado con la actitud y la intención de uso futuro de los usuarios. Lo que conlleva la necesidad de reflexionar en relación a diseños adecuados a los contextos educativos en los que se implante esta tecnología.
Sustaining small businesses in emerging economies: an examination of the pre and post startup ramifications
Authors: Gervase Iwu Chux
Published: May 2017

Set in the Western Province of South Africa, this study is centred on a group of small business owners who received financial support from a leading South African business developer. The main aims were to obtain from the recipients what they envisaged as their main challenges, and to compare those challenges at a later stage to get a better understanding of the real challenges of small business pre and post startup. The ultimate benefit will be to report on these to inform practitioners and researchers so that every stakeholder can have a fresher insight into this phenomenon with the hope that much more concrete discussions and interventions may emerge. This longitudinal study adopted the mixed method, specifically the use of a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview schedule. This method enabled the researcher to gain a better understanding of the issues at play with respect to first time recipients of funds, as well as engage intimately with them in order to obtain salient information regarding challenges of small business pre and post business startup. Interestingly, most participants indicated that almost all the items in the questionnaire were major challenges. This study should not only generate the necessary discussions among practitioners and scholars on small business growth constraints in South Africa, but, at the same time, uncover through such discussions, some of the undocumented challenges of small businesses in emerging markets so that the chances of survival of small businesses beyond the 2-3 year mark are improved.