bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is Russia Rationally Developing its Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises? An Analysis of Regional Production Functions
Authors: Iuliia Pinkovetskaia , Maria Ginzburg
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this study was to examine if it makes sense to further stimulate the development of small and medium-sized businesses in Russia by the State. For this purpose, the authors formulated the following hypotheses: production functions can be used to explore opportunities to promote SMEs in Russia (hypothesis 1). However, if the values of degrees of factors are positive, it can be argued that SMEs development can be achieved by State measures to facilitate an increase in labour costs and investment in fixed assets of SMEs (hypothesis 2). To check formulated hypotheses we have developed production functions, which reflect dependences between SMEs turnover from investments in fixed assets and employees wage. Regression analysis was used to determine the parameters of production functions. While conducting calculations, we used the data of total observation of SMEs activities, provided by the Federal Statistical Service in 83 regions of the Russian Federation for the year 2015. Taking into consideration an important role of SMEs in Russian economy, the results of this research might help government bodies in resource distribution for particular regions and sectors of economy in these regions. From methodological point of view this research shows, that production functions might be used in Development Strategy of SMEs for the period of up to 2030, which establishes double production growth in SMEs.
Macroeconomic and Demographic Determinants of Residential Property Prices in Malaysia
Authors: Trofimov Ivan D. , Aris Nazaria Md. , Xuan Dickson C. D.
Published: December 2018

This paper studies the relationship between residential property prices and macroeconomic and demographic determinants in Malaysia. In the years following the Asian financial crisis, property prices in Malaysia rose substantially, resulting in an affordability crisis and ultimately policy responses to the problem. Using unit root, Johansen-Juselius cointegration, VECM-based Granger causality tests and variance decomposition, and considering quarterly data that covers 2000-2015 period, we established that residential property price growth is principally driven by strong demographic performance and population growth and is backed by the low interest rate environment and rising consumer prices. Household income and level of GDP do not appear to contribute to property price growth. Certain distortions and asymmetries in the Malaysian real estate markets are documented: oversupply in the higher price segment of the market coupled with the lack of affordable housing in the lower price segment; household income growth lagging behind GDP and property price growth, thereby dampening housing demand; growing rental markets in major urban areas as a result of the affordability crisis; and a quality mismatch between buyers’ preferences and housing supply.
Social Entrepreneurship: Strategic Development in Croatia
Authors: Kolaković Marko , Turuk Mladen , Turčić Ivan
Published: December 2018

Social Entrepreneurship is an area of entrepreneurship and economics in general that have become more and more popular in the last 30 years across the whole globe. However, the topics related to social entrepreneurship came in focus in Croatia during the past years due to developing and adopting the Strategy for the Development of Social Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Croatia for the period from 2015 to 2020. This paper will provide an overview of the relevant definitions of social entrepreneurship, social entrepreneur and social enterprise (with reference to the Strategy). The aim of this paper is to analyse the strategic framework for development of social entrepreneurship in Croatia and finally, to propose the direction of development of social entrepreneurship in Croatia in the future.
As relações de trabalho e as plataformas digitais: entre discursos e verdades
Authors: Souza Douglas Modesto , Nunes Ana Flávia Paulinelli Rodrigues , Gonçalves Fábio Antunes
Published: December 2018

A utilização das tecnologias disruptivas tem produzido impactos revolucionários nos ambientes de trabalho ocasionando novos métodos para sua organização. Uma das inovações trazidas são os Crowdsourcings que trazem a possibilidade de prestação de serviços para plataformas eletrônicas, as quais gerenciam a mão de obra e a demanda e oferta de serviços, oferecendo serviços por meio de aplicativos e pela rede mundial de computadores, nos moldes de economia de compartilhamento. Estas plataformas buscam conectar pessoas que possuem interesses em comum, ou seja, de um lado os dispostos a executar determinados serviços, de outro os que solicitam esta prestação de serviços, utilizando tecnologias de informação para colocá-los em contato e recebendo uma porcentagem pela transação feita entre estes. Sob a perspectiva do prestador dos serviços, o marketing feito pelas plataformas é que estes, apesar de vinculado com a plataforma, se tratam de trabalhadores independentes e sem subordinação uma vez que executarão os serviços com maior liberdade na prestação de serviços. Porém, certo é que essas novas formas de prestação de serviços trouxeram um tipo de relação de trabalho que possui como característica a existência de uma fronteira cada vez mais estreita entre o trabalhador autônomo e o subordinado, o que acaba por gerar controvérsias quanto ao seu real enquadramento podendo gerar um cenário de aumento de trabalhadores cada vez mais precarizados e descobertos pelo manto dos direitos trabalhistas. Diante deste cenário o que se busca analisar é qual o negócio jurídico existente entre o trabalhador e a plataforma eletrônica, se uma relação de emprego ou um efetivo negócio entre trabalhadores autônomos, através de uma análise jurídica infra e constitucional.
A eficácia do regime disciplinar diferenciado no sistema prisional brasileiro
Authors: Marques Fernando Tadeu , Magalhães Luis Alberto Matias
Published: December 2018

Este presente estudo discorre sobre o regime disciplinar diferenciado no sistema penal brasileiro, instituto implantado pela lei brasileira nº 10. 792, que passou a vigorar em 2 de janeiro de 2003, com o intuito de dificultar as ações de facções lideradas por criminosos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar por meio da doutrina, da legislação e de casos concretos, a eficácia deste regime disciplinar no país, com a finalidade de identificar as falhas no combate ao crime organizado, bem como apontar para a violação de vários direitos e garantias no sistema prisional brasileiro. Ademais há de se enfatizar que este trabalho apresenta a evolução histórica do direito penal no que tange aos modos de punição, o surgimento das facções criminosas, e a sua perpetuação por todo o território nacional. Desse modo este estudo teve como resultado que o instituto referido acima, não tem logrado o êxito pelo qual foi criado, uma vez que o presidiário exposto a este regime dificilmente se recupera, tendo como consequência as ações comandadas por este mesmo estando preso, tendo a corrupção dos agentes públicos como fator de agravo da problemática exposta.
O Habeas Corpus como o instrumento jurídico de tutela da cidadania na Primeira República:
Authors: Neto José Fernandes da Silva
Published: December 2018

Analisa-se, neste trabalho, como se deu o surgimento daquilo que ficou conhecido como a Doutrina Brasileira do Habeas Corpus. Tal estudo é feito através dos julgamentos proferidos pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal no período da Primeira República (1889-1930). Objetivou-se, assim, o estudo da relação entre a tal garantia elevada naquele período a nível constitucional e a cidadania. Toda a pesquisa fora feita através do estudo de doutrinas e dos próprios julgados proferidos pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal – levando, pois, à conclusão de que naquele período, à míngua de outro instrumento jurídico, o habeas corpus foi o mecanismo judicial (reconhecido pelo próprio Supremo Tribunal Federal) hábil a tutelar a cidadania.
Julgamento antecipado total e parcial do mérito:
Authors: Andreassa João Victor Nardo
Published: December 2018

O julgamento antecipado, estabelecido pelo Código de Processo Civil de 2015, se afigura como um importante instituto na realização do direito material pretendido no mundo dos fatos. Trata-se de um julgamento conforme o estado do processo, sendo que em determinadas causas autorizadoras, julga-se o mérito de forma abreviada, sem a necessidade de fase instrutória. Pode ocorrer em sua forma total e também parcial, esta aliás, a importante inovação trazida pelo Código atual. A finalidade do trabalho é o estudo do instituto do julgamento antecipado parcial e total do mérito, indagando quais são as peculiaridades de tal previsão legal. Qual sua contribuição à efetivação do princípio da razoável duração do processo (eficiência processual)? Quais as semelhanças e distinções acerca do § 6º do artigo 273 do Código de Processo Civil de 1973? Emprega-se como metodologia pesquisas bibliográficas e documentais. Tal estudo se mostra de extrema importância, uma vez que traz novos disciplinamentos em relação ao antigo ordenamento processual civil, como o julgamento antecipado do mérito em sua forma parcial, mostrando-se uma significativa ferramenta para celeridade processual e a implementação do bem da vida pleiteado perante o Estado-juiz. Conclui-se que o julgamento antecipado do mérito, em sua forma total e parcial, é uma importante e qualitativa ferramenta a serviço do Estado-juiz afim de implementar o bem da vida pretendido pelo consumidor da justiça.
O efeito das equipes multiprofissionais em saúde no Brasil em atividades de cuidado com o diabetes
Authors: Ferreira Daniel Leonardo , Rodrigues de Resende Elisabete Aparecida Mantovani , Lucas Ana Luiza Rosa , Silva Adryelle Cristina Ferreira , Lenci Sarah Santiago , Silva Sarah Gazarra Ferreira , Júnior Fausto Jorge de Almeida , Santos Flávia Hermano Rodrigues dos , Passarelli Flávia Mansur , Bortolotto Gabriela Marques , Rezende Isabela de Paula , Jardim Jussara da Cruz , Gonçalves Roberta Garcia Leal Veiga , Messias Lauana Andrade
Published: December 2018

Objetivos: O artigo trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica e tem como objetivo conhecer as estratégias educativas da equipe multiprofissional com pacientes diabéticos, de maneira a contribuir com a promoção em saúde. Metodologia: Revisão sistemática da literatura, baseados nas estratégias de promoção à saúde através da equipe multiprofissional em Diabetes. Foram escolhidos artigos publicados entre 1999 e 2017. As bases de dados foram LILACS, SciELO, e PUBMED. A pesquisa foi efetuada com os descritores: Equipe multiprofissional, promoção, saúde, Diabetes. Resultados e discussão: Foram coletados 35 artigos. Todos os trabalhos continham pelo menos uma prática de prevenção e cuidado com o Diabetes, listados em tabela. Conclusão: O elo entre o conhecimento teórico-prático dos profissionais de saúde, a imposição de estratégias de cuidado com o Diabetes, e a participação efetiva dos usuários e familiares, potencializam os efeitos benéficos no tratamento dessa doença.
Recent Development of Photo-Cross-Linkers as Tools for Biomedical Research
Authors: Tian Yulin , Lin Qing
Published: December 2018

Photo-cross-linkers are invaluable tools for identifying drug targets and off-targets as well as probing the binding sites in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. In this review, we summarize recent development of the ligand-based and genetically encoded photo-cross-linkers and
their use in biological system. In particular, we highlight our discovery of 2-aryl-5-carboxytetrazole (ACT) as a novel class of photo-cross-linkers and their successful applications in drug target identification as well as identifying transient protein–protein interaction complexes
in mammalian cells.
Structure and Charge Transport Properties of CycloParaPhenylene Monolayers on Graphite
Authors: Pérez-Guardiola Andrés , Sancho-Garcia Juan-Carlos , Muccioli Luca , Jimenez Angel Jose Perez
Published: December 2018

We theoretically investigate, by means of atomistic molecular dynamics simulations employing a tailored and benchmarked force field, the nanoscale organization of cycloparaphenylene molecules when physisorbed on a graphite surface. The landing of a single molecule is first considered, to progressively deposit more molecules to finally reach the full coverage of the surface. This protocol allows to study, consequently, the mechanism and structural pattern of their self-aggregation. The interfacial morphologies obtained are then analyzed in terms of the electronic coupling between neighboring molecules, allowing thus to provide information about the associated charge-transfer phenomena which could take place in these highly organized monomolecular layers.
Polymer Nucleation under High-Driving Force, Long-Chain Conditions: Heat Release and the Separation of Timescales
Authors: Hall Kyle , Percec Simona , Klein Michael
Published: December 2018

This study reveals two important features of polymer crystal formation at high-driving forces in entangled polymer melts based on molecular dynamics simulations of polyethylene, a prototypical polymer. First, in contrast to existing literature on small-molecule crystallization, it is demonstrated that the heat released during polymer crystallization does not appreciably influence molecular-level structural details of early-stage, crystalline clusters (i.e., polymer crystal nuclei). Second, it is revealed that early-stage polymer crystallization (i.e., crystal nucleation) can occur without substantial chain-level relaxation and conformational changes, which is consistent with previous experimental work and yet in contrast to many previous computational studies. Given the conditions used to process polyethylene, the separation of timescales associated with crystallization and chain-level processes is anticipated to be of substantial importance to processing strategies. This study thus provides insights that highlight new research directions for understanding polymer crystallization under industrially-relevant conditions while also providing guidance as to how this work can be undertaken.
Enhanced Hydrolytic Stability of Porous Boron Nitride via the Control of Crystallinity, Porosity and Chemical Composition
Authors: Shankar Ravi , Marchesini Sofia , Petit Camille
Published: December 2018

Porous boron nitride is gaining significant attention for applications in molecular separations, photocatalysis, and drug delivery. All these areas call for a high degree of stability (or a controlled stability) over a range of chemical environments, and particularly under humid conditions. The hydrolytic stability of the various forms of boron nitride, including porous boron nitride, has been sparingly addressed in the literature. Here, we map the physical-chemical properties of the material to its hydrolytic stability for a range of conditions. Using analytical, imaging and spectroscopic techniques, we identify the links between the hydrolytic instability of porous boron nitride and its limited crystallinity, high porosity as well as the presence of oxygen atoms. To address this instability issue, we demonstrate that subjecting the material to a thermal treatment leads to the formation of crystalline domains of h-BN exhibiting a hydrophobic character. The heat-treated sample exhibits enhanced hydrolytic stability, while maintaining a high porosity. This work provides an effective and simple approach to producing stable porous boron nitride structures, and will progress the implementation of the material in applications involving interfacial phenomena.
关于供电企业人事档案管理工作的思考
Authors: 孙 宾
Published: December 2018

近年来，随着中国市场经济发展地深入进行，企业之间的竞争也越来越激烈，供电企业也是如此。人才是供电企业占据市场的重要因素，为更好地促进自身发展，供电企业需要全面加强对人才的管理。人事档案管理是供电企业管理人才的重要内容，其管理效率将会直接影响供电企业的人才应用情况，甚至会对供电企业的正常发展带来制约，因此，在实际中，全面加强供电企业人事档案管理工作十分重要，论文对此展开全面分析。
建筑工程机电安装施工中进度管理的应用研究
Authors: 庞 传乐 , 纪 丽辉 , 李 继业
Published: December 2018

机电安装工程作为每一个建筑工程施工中不可或缺的施工内容，其在整个建筑工程施工过程中有着极大的作用。论文对建筑工程机电安装施工中进度管理的应用进行探究。首先，论文对建筑工程机电安装的特点进行简要总结，而后对当前建筑工程机电安装实际工作中进度管理的应用进行详细分析。此次研究的目的主要是提高进度管理在建筑工程机电安装施工中的应用，进而提高中国机电安装工程的施工水平。
压实责任从严执纪的关键点
Authors: 卫 彦华 , 于 海霞 , 孟 宪福
Published: December 2018

近年来，供电企业坚持融入中心、服务大局，狠抓廉洁教育，突出风险防控，严肃监督执纪问责，锲而不舍纠正“四风”，中国共产党党风廉政建设和反腐败工作取得显著成效。新形势下，党风廉政建设反腐败工作和作风建设工作任务繁重，我们要进一步认真落实科学发展观，深入推进党风廉政建设和反腐败工作，结合公司实际，将党风廉政建设和反腐败工作任务进行具体分解，按照各自分工，要求认真履行职责，将此项工作落到实处，与各部门签订党风廉政建设责任制，一级抓一级，一级带一级，逐级负责，层层落实，为加快建设“一强三优”现代公司作出新的贡献，确保供电企业各项工作目标任务的全面完成。
浅谈“习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想”的实践要求及意义
Authors: 毕 玉婷
Published: December 2018

“新时代中国特色社会主义思想”受到了社会各界的广泛重视，并且对其增加了研究力度。从新时代中国特色社会主义思想形成的背景来看，主要是依靠了历史、现实、理论和实践四个方面。“习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想”是又一符合中国发展状况的重要理论。这一理论可以有效地支撑中国实现全面小康的伟大目标，并且为实现中华民族伟大复兴做出重要的部署和规划。
浅析财税管理的常见问题解决方式
Authors: 刘 婷
Published: December 2018

近些年，随着财税制度改革的不断落实，税收管理初见成效，但仍然有待进一步的优化。为保障市场经济环境稳定，深化财税体制改革，做好财税管理问题的应对至关重要。论文简述了中国财税管理现状，指出了财税管理过程中常见的问题，并针对性地提出了解决措施，旨在通过研究新形势下财税管理问题的根源，找出合理解决财税管理问题的路径，进一步提升财税管理质量，为市场经济可持续发展提供建设性意见。
Less than Zero. Impersonal Affect in Hedi Slimane’s Auteurial Style
Authors: Filippello Roberto
Published: December 2018

This article proposes a critical reading of the photographic work of Hedi Slimane (Paris, FR, 968-) by teasing out the relation between his photographic (dis-) engagement with his subjects and the employment of an impersonal style of affect. I begin with an overview of the emergenceof the fashion creative director as a stardom figure at the turn of the 21st century, and I proceed with an inquiry into the auteurial iconography fabricated by Slimane in the last ten years. Tackling the intricate bond of style and masculinity against the backdrop of queer theoretical concerns,I offer an analysis of his main photographic anthologies from the last ten years. I conclude with a reflection on Slimane’s self-narratives in the context of the relationship between biography and historiography.
Compartilhamento do conhecimento no contexto da educação superior em moda: estudo de caso
Authors: De Carvalho Maria Helena Ribeiro , Linke Paula Piva , Del Forno Letícia Fleig , Pegino Paulo Marcelo Ferraresi
Published: December 2018

O compartilhamento de saberes pessoais é uma ferramenta e uma prática da gestão do conhecimento que pode auxiliar em práticas docentes. Neste estudo buscou-se entender como ocorre o compartilhamento do conhecimento nas intervenções e práticas de ensino aplicadas na disciplina modelagem do vestuário entre os professores em um curso de ensino superior em moda. Utilizou-se como metodologia a pesquisa qualitativa com coleta de dados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Observouse que o compartilhamento do conhecimento se faz presente não somente na disciplina de modelagem, mas em todo o curso, no qual a prática de ensino envolve diferentes métodos e projetos com o intuito de melhorar a aprendizagem do aluno.
A imagem em movimento como instrumento criativo e comunicativo para os designers de moda nos séculos XX e XXI: uma abordagem didática para a moda
Authors: Frasquete Débora Russi
Published: December 2018

Desde o início do século XX, o cinema tem sido um meio de comunicação para casas de alta costura, estilistas independentes e grandes marcas globais, e foi usado de diversas maneiras para promover coleções, expressar as ideias criativas dos designers e experimentar novas formas de criação de imagens de moda. O cinema tem sido um mensageiro da modernidade e até mesmo da pós-modernidade e provou ser uma alternativa efetiva e acessível para os designers em busca de maneiras inovadoras de mostrar seu trabalho. [...]
O sagrado e o profano no museu: uma mediação através da moda
Authors: Da Silva Paula Rafaela
Published: December 2018

A exposição Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination (Corpos sagrados: moda e a imaginação católica), realizada pelo Metropolitan Museum of Arts and Costume Institute (MET) em Nova York, de 10 de maio a 8 de outubro de 2018, teve como objetivo promover a reflexão sobre o diálogo entre moda, religião e arte1 . A mostra esteve pautada em três elementos principais: trajes assinados por renomados estilistas que tiveram inspiração na arte sacra, a coleção de arte medieval do MET e peças raras do Museu do Vaticano, cedidas exclusivamente para a exibição. [...]
Simple, fast and inexpensive method for determination of ranitidine hydrochloride based on conductometric measurements
Authors: Bindewald Eduardo Henrique , Rosa-Sobrinho João Carlos , Bergamini Márcio Fernando , Marcolino-Júnior Luiz Humberto
Published: December 2018

This work aims the development and optimization of an alternative method for ranitidine hydrochloride (RAN-HCl) determination. The proposed method was based on conductometric titration of RAN by precipitation of AgCl solid using a solution of AgNO3 as titrant. It was investigated the possibility of performing the titrations on hydroalcoholic and deionized water medium. A limit of detection of 1.0 mmol L-1 and 0.5 mmol L-1 were achieved for RAN titration in deionized water and in a 75:25 hydroalcoholic mixture, respectively. Such behavior is attributed to the dielectric constant of hydroalcoholic medium, which is lower than aqueous solution, making AgCl more insoluble and improving the resolution of the conductivity curve around the end point. Therefore, it is concluded that the conductometric titration method to determine RAN using AgNO3 as titrant proved to be feasible at low drug concentrations. The statistical calculations for obtained results suggested good precision for the conductometric method. According to t-test, there were no significant differences between found values at a 95% confidence level. Moreover, obtained results showed an excellent performance of the proposed method on quality control of RAN-HCl in generic formulations without any sample pretreatment.
¿Qué estrategia y cuàndo?
Authors: SanJuan Mérida Ana , Ceròn Islas Arlen , Ceròn Islas Heidy
Published: December 2018

Decidir cuándo tiene sentido perseguir estrategias de posición, apalancamiento u oportunidad, la clave es mira primero las circunstancias inmediatas, actuales recursos y las relaciones entre los diversos recursos. Comprender estos factores te ayudará comenzar con el marco estratégico correcto observando recursos disponibles, ventaja competitiva y el dinamismo de la industria.

Para poder elegir el tipo de estrategia es necesario considerar las siguientes opciones:

1. La estrategia de posición, utilizar cuando las industrias son estables y tienen bien identificada la ventaja competitiva.

2. La estrategia de apalancamiento, se utiliza en mercados donde el cambio es moderado, apalancamiento las estrategias a menudo superan las estrategias de posición; hace sentido para los gerentes para coevolucionar estratégicamente sus recursos importantes con la industria.

3. La estrategia de oportunidad, desarrollar en el mercado donde las industrias dinámicas son caracterizado por flujos superabundantes de rápido movimiento pero a menudo oportunidades impredecibles.
Factores que predisponen a Síndrome de Burnout en personal de enfermería en primer nivel de atención
Authors: Ernández-Hernández Adelaido H , Miranda-Lara Víctor R. , Ramírez-González Mayra J. , Latorre-Cervantes Samantha , Ruvalcaba-Ledezma Jesús C.
Published: December 2018

En este artículo de revisión se da a conocer los factores que predisponen a Síndrome de Burnout como factores de riesgo en personal de enfermería de primer nivel de atención. Objetivo Describir los factores de riesgo para Síndrome de Burnout en primer nivel de atención. Metodología. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática mediante palabras clave, tales como: Burnout en personal de enfermería, atención primaria, agotamiento profesional, estrés en personal de enfermería, dicha búsqueda se realizó en Crossref y Pubmed. Resultados. Se revisaron 25 publicaciones, 15 provenientes de Crossref (60%), 10 de PubMed (40%). Conclusión. El cansancio emocional alto es la principal dimensión del burnout afectada en la enfermería de atención primaria. Debe prevenirse el burnout en estos profesionales potenciando los factores protectores y vigilando su aparición en los que presenten factores de riesgo.
Artistic Representations of Urban Shamans in Contemporary Japan
Texts, Inter-actions and Efficacy
Authors: Rivadossi Silvia
Published: December 2018

This paper will investigate how the Japanese urban shamanic actor and role is constructed and represented by artists in different texts. Three case studies – writer Taguchi Randy, contemporary artist Mori Mariko, and musician Sugee – will be presented to illustrate the processes of re-appropriation of terms and themes in the contemporary narrative on urban shamans. The use of the word shāman – with new meanings attached – and the role of connecting humans with other-than-human entities – and especially with nature – will be analysed. Moreover, the connection to the so-called ‘new spirituality’ will be emphasized.
The Imported Culture: Who is the Dummy?
Considering ‘Agency’ in the Circulation of Chinese Books in Europe During the XVII-XVIII Centuries
Authors: Magnani Arianna
Published: December 2018

Between the 17th and 18th century the European ‘Republic of Letters’ was characterised by a great interest in the ‘Other’ and the fascination with different, ‘exotic’ cultures. In this cultural environment, the Jesuit missionaries in China acted as a ‘bridge’ between the two continents exchanging information and books from each side. This paper discusses the use of the concept of ‘agency’ as applied to Chinese books, analysing how they were subjected to actions and, in turn, were capable of action, in this specific European context. The aim of this paper is to reflect how the agency of these texts conflicts and coincides with the agency of other actors connected with this trans-cultural process.
Ocimum tenuiflorum – A Medicinal Plants with its versatile uses
Authors: Aggarwal Ankur , Mali Rakesh Roshan
Published: December 2018

From Vedic period countries like India and Nepal are using crude plants as medicine. In Developing Countries a major portion of the total population still uses the traditional medicines which are obtained through the plant resources. According to the estimation of WHO that 80% of world population of the rural areas are dependent over the herbal traditional medicines as their primary health care, thus the study on the properties and uses of these natural medicinal plants resources are getting interest for the area of research. These medicinal plants are rich in the secondary metabolites, which are considered as the rich sources of the drugs and essential oils of therapeutic importance. One such plant of interest is Ocium Tenuiflorum also known as Ocimum sanctum, Holi Basil, or Tulasi. Traditionally used since the times of ancient civilization in India and called as the “Queen of Herbs”. It contains 7.0% eugenol, carvacrol (3%) and eugenol-methyl ether (20%). It also contains caryophyllin, ursolic acid, rosmaric acid, thymol, methyl chavicol, citral, carvacrol, β-caryophyllene.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL MODULATION IN MIMO- A SURVEY
Authors: K PILITHA CHANDRAN , SURIYAKALA C.D.
Published: December 2018

Spatial modulation (SM) is a recently developed transmission technique that uses index of antenna in a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna system, as additional means of data transmissions. The use of index of the active antennas at any time instant is the main idea behind spatial modulation. The information bits to be transmitted are divided into two parts. The first part is mapped to a symbol chosen from the signaling constellation, where depending on modulation scheme the number of bits per symbol varies. The second part determines the antenna index to be selected from a set of antennas available for data transmission. Thereby increases the spectral efficiency and decreases the complexity at receiver section. The rate of data transmission can much more increased by mapping into subsets of antennas in MIMO. The paper summarizes some of the recent works and issues of SM MIMO. The antenna selection in spatial modulation mainly depends on the incoming information data which is unlike the antenna selection in conventional MIMO system which depends on the channel state information (CSI) and the received signal strength.
Evaluación del fitoplancton y la calidad del agua de un arroyo subtropical del Noroeste Argentino
Authors: Taboada María de Los Ángeles , Martínez De Marco Silvia , Alderete Mariela , Gultemirian María L. , Tracanna Beatriz C.
Published: December 2018

El arroyo Calimayo pertenece a la cuenca del río Salí, principal red fluvial de la región. Este sistema lótico fue conocido por su gran diversidad biológica. Debido a la instalación de una papelera y sus efluentes las condiciones ecológicas se modificaron. El objetivo fue analizar el fitoplancton y la calidad del agua del arroyo Calimayo. Se realizaron muestreos estacionales desde invierno/2012 hasta otoño/2013 en tres sitios (S1: tramo alto, S2 y S3: sectores medio y bajo, respectivamente). Se recolectaron muestras ambientales y biológicas según metodología convencional. Los mayores registros de temperatura, pH y conductividad eléctrica se presentaron en S2 y S3. El S1 tuvo los máximos valores de oxígeno disuelto y la menor demanda bioquímica de oxígeno. Las diatomeas sobresalieron tanto cuali como cuantitativamente del resto de los grupos algales. El análisis de redundancia (RDA) permitió diferenciar dos grupos fitoplanctónicos en relación a variables abióticas. El S1 estuvo influenciado por estacionalidad, litología y fisicoquímica del agua, denotando un buen estado ecológico. En S2-S3 las condiciones ecológicas se vieron afectadas por el estado trófico del agua y los efluentes polutos, por lo que la calidad del agua y el fitoplancton se vieron notoriamente deteriorados. La ficoflora resultó ser un buen indicador de las condiciones ecológicas de este sistema lótico. Podemos afirmar que las condiciones limnológicas de este arroyo desde la década del 90 hasta la actualidad, fueron degradándose por la presencia de los efluentes industriales
FEATURES OF THE CONFORMATION TYPE OF DAIRY CATTLE OF DIFFERENT ORIGIN AND CORRELATIVE VARIABILITY OF LINEAR TYPE TRAITS WITH MILK YIELD COWS OF HOLSTEIN BREED
Authors: Khmelnychyi L. M. , Vechorka V. V. , Khmelnychyi S. L.
Published: December 2018

Researches were carried out on estimation cows of Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy and Holstein breeds by the method of linear classification in the herd of pedigree farm LLC "Vladana" in Sumy region. When comparing cows of Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy with Holstein, the improving influence sires of Holstein breed on the development of conformation of cows in the herd according to indicators of the linear assessment by 100-point system was found. The difference was based on the group traits of dairy type 1,1 score, legs – 1,3, udder – 1,6 and final score – 1,2. In all comparisons, the difference was highly reliable at P < 0.001. By descriptive traits improvement with a significant difference were observed in height (by 0,3 scores; P < 0,05), body depth (by 0,3 scores; P < 0,05), rump width (by 0,6 scores; P < 0,001), angle of pelvic limbs (by 0,4 scores, P < 0,001), foot angle (by 0,9 scores, P < 0,001), front udder attachment (by 0,4 scores, P < 0,001), central ligament (by 0,8 scores; P < 0,001), udder depth (by 0,9 scores; P < 0,001) and teats length (by 0,3 scores; P < 0.01). Animals of Holstein breed compared to Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy became more narrow-chested (by 0,7 scores; P < 0,001). The identified relationships between linear traits and value of milk yield of first-born cows in the controlled herd were determined the existence of a reliable correlation between estimation both for individual complexes of conformation traits and overall assessment by 100-point classification system (r = 0,198–0,464; P < 0,001). Positive and reliable correlation with milk yield was observed by a number of descriptive traits: height (r = 0,359), body depth (r = 0,384), angularity (r = 0,474), rump width (r = 0,311), posture of pelvic limbs (r = 0,361), foot angle (r = 0,273), front (r = 0,355) and rear udder attachment (r = 0,330), central ligament (r = 0,311), locomotion (r = 0,305). Body condition score was correlated negatively (r = -0,168). Thus, the determined correlations between linear traits of the conformation and milk yield for lactation have been indicated the reliability of selection of cows by conformation type, simultaneously improving milk production. The using sires of Holstein breed during absorbed crossing with Ukrainian Black-and-White dairy breed have been improved linear traits of the conformation type in their offspring. Positive relationship between group and main descriptive linear traits characterizing conformation, and value of milk yield would be facilitated by efficient indirect selection based on the type and productivity.
Complex Adaptive Leadership for Organization and Human Development
Authors: Yawson Robert , Johnson-Kanda Ivy
Published: December 2018

Complex Adaptive Leadership offers ways to shift the focus of practice to one that reflects, embraces multiple points of view, and changes in response to new knowledge and data. From a societal perspective, complex adaptive leadership provides organizations with the opportunity to grapple with the most significant and persistent problems of our time and potentially achieve real change. The paper explores complexity theory in more detail and its influence on social systems using gender bias and terrorism as examples. Using the Human Security Framework as a complex adaptive leadership approach in addressing Wicked Problems, this paper describes the Human Security dimensions to understand the wicked problems in which 21st-century organizations grapple with and the type of organizational leadership needed to confront these challenges.
The Career Destination, Progression, and Satisfaction of Exercise and Sports Science Graduates in Australia
Authors: Stevens Christopher J. , Lawrence Alex , Pluss Matthew A. , Nancarrow Susan
Published: December 2018

Background: The availability of higher education courses/degrees in exercise and sports science has increased exponentially over the last 20 years. Graduates of these courses/degrees have many career possibilities; however, the distribution of the occupations is relatively unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of exercise and sports science graduates in Australia.

Methods: Australian exercise and sports science graduates (n = 747) completed an online survey about their occupation and employment conditions, career progression, and satisfaction.

Results: Approximately 70% of graduates were employed in the exercise and sports science workforce (57% full time, 25% part time, and 18% casual). Their occupations were predominately accredited exercise physiologists (29%), personal trainers/fitness leaders (9%), and teaching/research academics (8%). A total of 42% had a postgraduate qualification, and 40% had a clear progression pathway in their exercise and sports science role. Graduates were predominately extremely satisfied (35%) or somewhat satisfied (48%) with their current situation, and half (49%) planned to remain in their occupation for more than 10 years.

Conclusion: Despite most graduates obtaining exercise and sports science employment, many are part time or casual and still seeking full-time work. The workforce is highly educated and well supported, but many occupations lack a clear developmental pathway.
Potensi tanaman padi yang dipupuk dengan kompos Chromolaena odorata; penghasil gabah dan sumber hijauan pakan ternak penunjang ketahanan pangan
Authors: Munir Jamilah , Juniarti  , Mulyani Sri
Published: December 2018

Potensi tanaman padi yang dipupuk dengan kompos Chromolaena odorata; penghasilgabah dan sumber hijauan pakan ternak penunjang ketahanan pangan. Pros Sem Nas Masy Biodiv Indon 2: 27-31. Penelitian dilakukandi dua lokasi yaitu di lahan sawah Kecamatan Bayang, Kabupaten Pesissir Selatan dan Kecamatan Koto Tangah, Padang pada bulanFebruari hingga Juli 2015. Penelitian disusun dalam Rancangan Petak Terpisah (RPT) dalam Rancangan Lingkungan Acak Kelompok.Petak utama disusun berdasarkan tinggi pemangkasan yang terdiri atas 3 perlakuan yaitu: (1) P0 = tidak dipangkas, (2) P1 = dipangkaspada ketinggian 5 cm di atas permukaan tanah (dpt), dan (3) P2 = dipangkas pada ketinggian 15 cm dpt. Anak petak merupakanperlakuan pemberian kompos C. odorata + pupuk buatan, terdiri atas 3 komposisi pupuk yaitu: (1) F1= 5 Mg ha-1 kompos C. odorata +100% takaran pupuk buatan rekomendasi (TPBR), (2) F2= 7,5 Mg ha-1 kompos C. odorata + 75% TPBR, dan (3) F3= 10 Mg ha-1kompos C. odorata + 50% TPBR, dikelompokkan menjadi 3 kelompok, sehingga terdapat 27 petak percobaan. Data dianalisis secarastatistik menggunakan analysis of variance (ANOVA) pada taraf kepercayaan α = 95%. Parameter pengamatan meliputi berat hijauanpakan ternak, anakan produktif, umur berbunga, kadar C/N, kandungan protein kasar, panjang malai, dan berat gabah kering panen.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hijauan pakan ternak tertinggi mencapai 7,17 Mg ha-1 yang diperoleh dari perlakuan pemangkasanpada saat awal primordial bunga, pada ketinggian 15 cm dari permukaan tanah. Berat gabah kering giling tertinggi diperoleh padatanaman yang tidak dipangkas mencapai 6,22 Mg ha-1, sedangkan pada tanaman yang dipangkas pada ketinggian 15 cm dari permukaantanah mencapai 4,20 Mg ha-1. Secara umum, pemberian 5 Mg ha-1 pupuk kompos C. odorata + 100% takaran pupuk buatanrekomendasi merupakan komposisi pupuk yang paling tepat untuk menghasilkan gabah padi dan hijauan pakan ternak yang optimal.
Modeling classroom teaching as optimal communication
Authors: Frank Michael C. , Liu Lawrence
Published: December 2018

A good teacher is a good communicator. But communicating to a large audience can be difficult if audience members have differing preconceptions and hence construe the same message differently. Following this analogy of teaching as communication, we develop a framework for modeling classroom education as optimal communication to a variable audience. We study simple teaching games where teachers provide examples of a target concept to groups of students. Students synthesize these examples with their prior knowledge in order to induce the concept. We consider strategies for managing variability, including ability grouping ("tracking"), reductions in class size, and formative assessment. With known costs on actions, our model can also be extended for decision-theoretic analysis. This model provides a framework for estimating theoretical limits on the utility of educational interventions.
“Please sort these sounds into 2 identities”: Effects of task instructions on performance in voice sorting studies
Authors: Lavan Nadine , Merriman Siobhan E. , Ladwa Paayal , Burston Luke , Knight Sarah , McGettigan Carolyn
Published: December 2018

In the current study we investigated the effects of two types of task instructions on performance of a voice sorting task by familiar and unfamiliar listeners. In Experiment 1, listeners were asked to sort 15 naturally-varying exemplars from two voice identities into as many identities as they perceived. Results replicate the findings of previous voice and face sorting studies: unfamiliar listeners form more clusters than familiar listeners, selectively failing to “tell people together”. That is, unfamiliar listeners erroneously perceive exemplars from the same identity as coming from different identities, while being highly accurate at telling apart the exemplars from different voices. In Experiment 2, we show that a change in task instructions - forcing participants to sort exemplars into two identities only - allows unfamiliar listeners to overcome this selective failure at “telling people together”. This improvement, however, comes at the cost of an increase in errors in telling people apart. For familiar listeners, similar non-significant trends are apparent. The current study thus shows that, even when being given the correct number of identities, listeners may fail to accurately perceive identity. These findings highlight voice identity perception in the context of natural within-person variability as a challenging task for both unfamiliar and familiar listeners.
How the techniques of molecular biology are developed from natural systems
Authors: Ronai Isobel
Published: December 2018

A striking characteristic of the highly successful techniques in molecular biology is that they are derived from natural occurring systems. RNA interference (RNAi), for example, utilises a mechanism that evolved in eukaryotes to destroy foreign nucleic acid. Other examples include restriction enzymes, the polymerase chain reaction, fluorescent proteins and CRISPR-Cas9. I propose that natural molecular mechanisms are exploited by biologists for their effectors’ (protein or nucleic acid) activity and biological specificity (protein or nucleic acid can cause precise reactions). I also show that the developmental trajectory of novel techniques in molecular biology, such as RNAi, is four characteristic phases. The first phase is discovery of a biological phenomenon. The second is identification of the mechanism’s trigger(s), the effector and biological specificity. The third is the application of the technique. The final phase is the maturation and refinement of the molecular biology technique. The development of new molecular biology techniques from nature is crucial for both biological and biomedical research.
БИОРАЗНООБРАЗИЕ БАКТЕРИАЛЬНЫХ АНСАМБЛЕЙ В БУРОЙ ЛЕСНОЙ ПОДЗОЛИСТОЙ ПОЧВЕ ПОД СОСНОЙ КОРЕЙСКОЙ
Authors: Наумова Наталья Борисовна
Published: December 2018

Цель исследования. Целью работы было изучение генетического разнообразия и структуры бактериальных ансамблей бурой лесной подзолистой почвы и выявление их взаимосвязи с  почвенно-химическими и почвенно-микробиологическими свойствами.

Место и время проведения. Образцы валовой и ризосферной бурой лесной подзолистой почвы отобрали осенью 2014 года из  слоя 0-20 см  (сразу под подстилкой) с делянок длительного полевого опыта с сосной корейской в Хабаровском крае.

Методология. Отбирали образцы валовой почвы, а также почвы ризосферы корней сосны путем осторожного встряхивания корней   и сбора оставшейся на них почвы. В отобранных образцах почвы определяли химические (pH, содержание органического вещества, обменных форм питательных элементов) и микробиологические (содержание биомассы почвенных микроорганизмов, базальное и субстрат-индуцированное дыхание почвы) свойства, а также экстрагировали метагеномную ДНК. Эту ДНК использовали в качестве матрицы для амплификации гипервариабельных районов (V3-V4) генов 16S рРНК с помощью универсальных бактериальных праймеров, и ампликоны секвенировали с помощью Illumina MiSeq. Полученные последовательности идентифицировали до индивидуальных операционных таксономических единиц (ОТЕ) на уровне сходства 97%. Далее матрицы данных с обилием ридов ОТЕ анализировали с помощью методов главных компонент, многомерного шкалирования и дисперсионного анализа. Также рассчитывали индексы α- и β- разнообразия

Основные результаты. В бактериальных ансамблях бурой лесной подзолистой почвы под сосной корейской в естественных для нее условиях было выялено 400 ОТЕ, из которых 42 являлись доминантными, т.е. имели вклад ≥1% в общее число последовательностей). Основными типами являлись Acidobacteria (34% общего числа последовательностей), Proteobacteria (25%) и Actinobacteria (9%). При этом видовое богатство бактериальных ансамблей было определено первым доминирующим типом, а выравненность – вторым доминирующим типом. Основными классами оказались Alphaproteobacteria (21%), группа 1 Acidobacteria (13%) и Ktedonobacteria (12%). Среди первых 5 доминантных ОТЕ две ОТЕ встречались во всех образцах, и это были ОТЕ, относящиеся к Rhizobiales, т.е. азотфиксирующим бактериям. Индексы α-разнообразия  не отличались между образцами, а индекс β- разнообразия были больше для образцов с разных делянок, чем для образцов валовой и ризосферной почвы.

 Заключение. Впервые выявлен состав бактериальных ансамблей бурой лесной подзолистой почвы под сосной корейской в искусственном моновидовом фитоценозе в естественных для этого вида условиях окружающей среды. Доминирование азотфиксирующих организмов в почве под сосной корейской свидетельствует об особой важности азотфиксации для роста и развития этого высокопродуктивного вида. Впервые выявленная положительная связь видового разнообразия ансамблей почвенных бактерий с содержанием микробиального углерода в органическом веществе почвы  важна для расширения диапазона значимости этого показателя как  стандартного индикатора  качества почвы.
Prospective audit and feedback of piperacillin-tazobactam use in a large urban tertiary care hospital
Authors: Beahm Nathan P , Fryters Susan R
Published: December 2018

Background: Prospective audit and feedback has been shown to decrease antimicrobial exposure and costs, while improving patient outcomes. We evaluated the appropriateness of piperacillin-tazobactam orders and the cost avoidance associated with optimization. Methods: Prospective audit and feedback was performed for all adult patients receiving at least two doses of piperacillin-tazobactam in a large tertiary care facility between January 18 and February 10, 2016. When the antimicrobial regimen was assessed to be suboptimal, a recommendation was made to optimize therapy. Cost avoidance was calculated by subtracting the cost of the new regimen from the cost of the original regimen. Results: Piperacillin-tazobactam orders were considered inappropriate 38.5% of the time. Respiratory indications were appropriate in only 52.6% of cases. Intra-abdominal and skin and soft tissue indications were appropriate 82.6% and 70% of the time, respectively. The cost avoidance associated with this study was projected to be Can$28,766 per year. Conclusions: The inappropriate use of piperacillin-tazobactam was high. There would be value in antimicrobial stewardship interventions targeting its use.
Porta Marina - južna (morska) gradska vrata s drvenim vratnicama u Trogiru
Authors: Brajnov Botić Doroti , Violić Duško
Published: December 2018

Autori u radu analiziraju južna (morska) gradska vrata u staroj jezgri Trogira. Vrata su manirističkih stilskih odlika, datiraju u 1593. godinu i imaju rijedak primjerak izvornih drvenih vratnica koje se nalaze in situ. Vrata su vjerojatno djelo radionice poznate bračke graditeljske obitelji Bokanić odnosno Trifuna Bokanića. U ovome radu autori analiziraju mape grada, pisane izvore, objedinjuju dosadašnje spoznaje, a kao prilog dokumentaciji donose izrađene arhitektonske snimke vrata i drvenih vratnica.
Des recettes marchandes pour un service public, une stratégie paradoxale ?
Authors: Tahar Caroline
Published: December 2018

Cet article analyse comment un établissement public hybride peut gérer un paradoxe de service lié à sa double logique de service public et de service au client. Le bénéficiaire de la prestation est au centre des contradictions entre logiques sociale et commerciale : usager dans l’une, client dans l’autre. Une recherche intervention met en évidence la nécessité de le réintégrer dans la gestion d’un tel paradoxe, soit comme référence externe pour les acteurs internes à l’organisation, soit comme acteur externe de la résolution des contradictions.
Petites entreprises en système de management collectif
Authors: Sommer Maël , Gauche Karine , Temri Leïla
Published: December 2018

Mobilisant l’approche des paradoxes (Smith et Lewis, 2011), cet article s’intéresse à la durabilité des petites entreprises en système de management collectif (SMC) dans un secteur sous tensions, l’agriculture française. Sur la base d’une étude de cas, les auteurs analysent en quoi cette stratégie collective (Astley et Fombrun, 1983), fondée sur des principes d’amélioration continue et de responsabilité collective, peut créer des conditions favorables à une gestion constructive des tensions de la durabilité.