bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of dietary aflatoxins (AFB1) on hematological and biochemical indices of male buffaloes
Authors: Naseer Omer , Khan Jawaria Ali , Khan Muhammad Sarwar , Omer Muhammad Ovais , Naseer Junaid , Sohail Muhmmad Luqman , Saleem Muhmmad Usman , Ahmad Waqas , Ahmad Abdullah Saghir
Published: September 2017

The objective of the study was to determine the effect of dietary aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in growing male buffaloes in terms of feed intake, hematological and serum biochemical parameters. Thirty six bovine growing male buffaloes between 6 months to 12 months of age were divided into four groups to receive diet having no AFB1, 0.6mg/kg, 0.8mg/kg and 1.0mg/kg AFB1 of feed per animal per day for 28 days. The results indicate that the average daily feed intake of AFB1-treated growing male buffaloes significantly declined (P > 0.05) compared with the control. Serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and creatinine were significantly increased (P > 0.05) in response to AFB1, However change in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels was non-significant values of all hematological parameters decreased significantly (P > 0.05) in1.0mg/kg AFB1 group as compared to other groups after day 14 onward.
Characterization of enterotoxin producing Clostridium perfringens isolated from foods of animal origin
Authors: Haque Shahnaz , Sharma Rajeev Kumar , Barman Nagendra Nath , Devi Laishram Babita , Barkalita Luit Moni , Hussain Iftikar
Published: September 2017

Screening of 105 samples comprising of milk, meat and their products for isolation of Clostridium perfringens revealed a total of 39 (37.14%) samples to be positive for C. perfringens, yielding an equal number of isolates. Among the total isolates, 11 (20.0%) belonged to milk and milk products, of which 10 were isolated from raw cow’s milk. The remaining isolate was from paneer sample. Similarly, 28 (56.0%) C. perfringens isolates were recovered from meat and meat products. Majority (37) of the isolates belonged to toxin type A while two isolates recovered each from raw beef and chicken meats were of toxin type C. Among the 39 isolates of C. perfringens, only 5(12.82%) isolates could reveal the presence of cpe (enterotoxin) gene. The protein profile (SDS-PAGE) of both the crude and partially purified enterotoxins prepared from cpe positive C. perfringens isolates (type A and C) revealed a very little difference. Both the partially purified enterotoxins of type A and C of C. perfringens displayed almost similar type of cytopathic effects (CPE) and death of cells in Vero cell line.
Prediction of relationships between pork color and muscular texture traits for entrepreneurial decisions
Authors: Kim Tae Wan , Kim Il- Suk , Ha Jeongim , Kwon Seul Gi , Hwang Jung Hye , Park Da Hye , Kim Sam Woong , Kim Chul Wook
Published: September 2017

This study was done to examine correlation between pork color and texture traits for entrepreneurial decision-making. Most traits between both factors had significant correlations, but presented low correlation values. The first correlation in the results of canonical correlation analysis (CCA) maintained relatively high values of 47.9. The value was positive and negative contributions for hardness and gumminess, respectively. Loadings of color traits were more influenced by lightness and whiteness. However, influence of variance in texture trait showed only 7.6% with color trait. The result indicates that there is no direct influence between pork color and texture, but an indirect influence. Therefore, we suggest that consumers and distributors as well as producers apply indirect criteria rather than directly assessing texture quality by pork color.
Agronomic management of CRIDA-18R- a new variety of horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) for South India matching monsoon patterns of rainfall
Authors: Maruthi V. , Reddy P. Raghuram , Reddy K. S. , Reddy B.M. K. , . Salini , Saroja D.G. M.
Published: September 2017

A rainfed experiment was conducted at two contrasting rainfall situations of two different states of South India viz., Hyderabad (Telangana) and Tirupathi (Andhra Pradesh) during 2007-08 to standardize the optimum sowing time, plant densities and fertiliser dose for horsegram variety CRIDA 18R released and recommended for cultivation in South India. Results showed that the second fortnight of August and first fortnight of November were suitable optimum times of sowing in Hyderabad and Tirupathi regions respectively due to receipt of rainfall from South West monsoon and North East monsoon at respective locations. Plant densities of 3.33 lakh per hectare with or without 10N + 20P2O5 fertilizer dose yielded higher seed in both the regions. However when the sowing was delayed, wisest decision might be to continue the plant densities of 3.33 lakh population per hectare with or without fertilizer. The results revealed that CRIDA-18R responded to fertilizer up to 10 N +20 P2O5 kg ha-1 with 3.33 lakh plant density but for the varied optimum time of sowing at two different centers with occurrence of favourable rainfall situations, revealing a very flexible sowing time for CRHG-18R in South India.
Physico-chemical, engineering and functional properties of two soybean cultivars
Authors: Rehal Jagbir , Beniwal Vinod , Gill B. S.
Published: September 2017

Information on the physico-chemical, engineering and functional properties of soybean is pertinent to design equipment for the grading, pretreatments and processing. It will also help to decide the right end-use of the valuable crop as it has various diverse applications. This study evaluated these properties of two popular cultivars of soybean grown in Punjab, India viz. SL-744 and SL-958 and the investigations revealed that the grains of SL-958 are bolder and heavier than SL-744 with lighter color, greater hydration capacity, swelling capacity and volume making it more suitable for applications which require soaking and heat processing. SL-744 exhibits higher water absorption and oil absorption capacities as well as foaming capacity hence it can be used in baking industry where these properties are desirable for improving the texture, consistency and flavor of the prepared products.
Association between asthma and periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Moraschini Vittorio , Calasans‐Maia José de Albuquerque , Calasans‐Maia Monica Diuana
Published: September 2017

Background

The aim of this systematic review (SR) is to evaluate the association between asthma and periodontal disease.

Methods

An electronic search without date or language restrictions was carried out in PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, and LILACS until May 2016. In addition, manual searches and searches of the gray literature were conducted. The search process, data analysis, and quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewing authors. Eligibility criteria included prospective and retrospective cohort studies, case‐controls, and randomized clinical trials.

Results

The search and selection process yielded 21 studies, published between 1979 and 2017. The meta‐analysis showed a statistically significant difference for the parameters of gingival bleeding, plaque index, and gingival index for participants with asthma (P < 0.001).

Conclusion

Data from this SR strongly suggest the association of asthma with periodontal disease.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE MAKE A MATCH TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN BIOLOGI DI SMP NEGERI 10 PALEMBANG
Authors: Berlian Zainal , Aini Kurratul , Hikmah Siti Nur
Published: September 2017

Cooperative learning model make a match is a learning model that motivates all students to be active and provide an opportunity for students to think, free expression of thought according tothe results they get. The learning result is the ability gained after the child through learningactivities. Children who succeed in learning is successfully achieving the goals of learning orinstructional objectives. This study was conducted on August 22, 2016. The objective of thisresearch is to know the influence of model make a match of the student learning outcomes ofSMP Negeri 10 Palembang. This research method used of true experimental design with aquantitative approach research with posttest only control design. The data on the calculationdifference average posttest both groups earned value t-test as much as 3,09 while t-table valuewith significant level 5 % with degrees of freedom (dk) 58 is equal to 2.00, it can be said thatt-test > t-table means that the alternative hypothesis accepted and the null hypothesis rejected.This shows that there were a significant the implementation of make a match of the studentlearning outcomes of SMP Negeri 10 Palembang.
Entre Chronos e mnemosine: possiblidades da memória na formaçõao de educadores
Authors: Park Margareth Brandini
Published: September 2017

Narrar o percurso de um projeto de formação de educasdores, de longa duração, embasado nos pressupostos da Memória, História Oral e dos estudos do cotidiano é o principal objetivo desse trabalho, assumindo-se que tal narrativa deve conter as rupturas existentes em sua trajetória, pois elas contribuem sobre maneira para o processo avaliativo desse projeto. Pretende-se ainda ampliar o conceito de patrimônio discutindo-o enquanto patrimônio ambiental, imagêtico, arquitetônico e imaterial/artístico.
Tantas memórias - ou um difícil passeio pelos modos de pensar a memória
Authors: Ferreira Jerusa Pires
Published: September 2017

O artigo refere vários sentidos de memória, segundo diferentes pontos de vista e observa que memória nunca é recuperação objetiva e completa do que já passou. Memória é base não só para fenomenos biológicos,m mas também para a identidade cultural e para a tradição; sua seletividade é tanto uma proteção para os individuos e sociedade, como é caminho para cultura. Entre outros títulos, refere-se com mais ênfase ao livro de Mônica R.F. Nunes, A Memória na Mídia, do qual apresenta um brevíssimo resumo, como sendo indispensável aos estudos sobre Memória. Faz o mesmo em relação ao livro de F. Colombo, publicação antiga e já bastante conhecida, Os Arquivos Imperfeitos.
A investigação narrativa no âmbito da história oral de ações escolares de ensino e de aprendizagem
Authors: Aragão Rosália de
Published: September 2017

O estudo busca propiciar acesso à epistemologia da investigação narrativa compreende-a no âmbito da história oral de ações educativas escolares. O texto é construído - em uma perspectiva da história da educação do presente - de forma tal que possa elucidar o que ocorre em processos, eventos e rotinas escolares dos nossos dias.
Sandra Reimão: Travessias - das páginas do livro para a tela da TV ou da tela da TV para as páginas do livro
Authors: Carnicel Amarildo
Published: September 2017

Como são feitas as adaptaçãoes de obras literárias para a televisão? E as adaptações de novelas para o livro? A sociedade brasileira é a mais noveleira do planeta? O que leva o brasileiro a pregar, horas a fio, os olhos na telinha: a qualidade das produções das novelas e das minisséries ou a falta de opções de lazer? Essas são algumas das discussões que apresentamos nesta entrevista com a filósofa Sandra Reimão, professora da Universidade Metodista de São Paulo (Umesp) que há anos vem se debruçando sobre a relação entre a literatura e a televisão, suas adaptações, transposições, travessias.
O tratamento institucional à orfandade feminina em Campinas: do amparo ao controle social
Authors: Barsalini Glauco
Published: September 2017

Muito importante o trabalho de dou torado da Professora Ana Maria Melo Negrão, Educadora há anos em Campinas, com sólida formação em Letras e em Direito, engajada em relevantes trabalhos sociais neste municipio, especialmente em defesa das mulheres, a autora de Infância, Educação e Direitos Sociais - Asilo de Órfãs (1870-1960), tese orientada pela Professora Dra. Zeila de Brito Fabri Demartini, que ganha publicidade em uma bem cuidada edição pela CMU Publicações, discute, nas 343 páginas de seu livro (incluindo anexos), o surgimento, desenvolvimento e fim do Asilo de Órfãs de Campinas, dando ênfase à vivência de senhoras que lá foram internas, ou que lá trabalharam ou então estudaram, promovendo, por meio de entrevistas, a reelaboração de sua memória sobre aquele tempo e a respeito de suas vidas partir da época em que deixaram o Asilo.
Proposta de aplicação do ciclo PDCA para melhoria contínua do sistema de confinamento bovino: um estudo de caso
Authors: Longaray André Andrade , Laurino Frederico Canuso , Tondolo Vilmar Antonio Gonçalves , Munhoz Paulo Roberto
Published: September 2017

Este trabalho tem por objetivo descrever uma proposta de utilização do ciclo PDCA como instrumento propulsor do processo de melhoria contínua em um sistema de confinamento de bovinos. A pesquisa se classifica como aplicada, operacionalizada pelo método de estudo de caso, tendo como unidade de análise uma propriedade rural do sul do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. O ciclo PDCA foi empregado como instrumento de intervenção. Como principais resultados da pesquisa, foi possível estabelecer o diagnóstico dos problemas do processo de confinamento, usando o diagrama de Ishikawa, bem como foram propostas ações para a promoção da melhoria da qualidade do processo de confinamento, tomando como referência os indicadores provenientes da aplicação das técnicas de 5W2H e SEFTI.
Felipe Herrera e o Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento (BID): uma disputa sobre os rumos do desenvolvimentismo na América Latina.
Authors: Soares Jose Alex , Braga Marcio Bobik
Published: September 2017

O objetivo desse artigo é discutir o pensamento de Felipe Herrera, comprometido com integração da América Latina e o como desenvolvimentista no período em que esteve à frente como primeiro Presidente do Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento (BID), na década de 1960. A partir das condições históricas, políticas e econômicas que se apresentaram, abordando dessa forma as políticas construídas no interior do BID para América latina e as conseqüências da disputa que se travou entre o intelectual da integração e o homem prático de um organismo internacional, quais foram as heranças e seus desdobramentos frente a idéia de construir um banco do desenvolvimento na região. Uma análise a partir de documentos, textos, relatórios e dados estáticos do próprio BID, afim, de avaliar sua herança para o Banco no processo de integração regional.Palavras-chave: Integração Regional; Desenvolvimento; América Latina; Banco Regional.Felipe Herrera and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB): a dispute about the direction of developmentalism in Latin AmericaAbstractThe objective of this article is to discuss the thinking of Felipe Herrera, who was committed to the integration of Latin America and the developmentalist in the period in which he was the first President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in the 1960s. Historical, political, and economic issues that have arisen, addressing in this way the policies built within the IDB for Latin America and the consequences of the dispute between the integration intellectual and the practical man of an international organization. Unfolding the idea of building a development bank in the region. An analysis of the IDB's own documents, texts, reports and static data, in order to evaluate its inheritance vis-à-vis the Bank in the regional integration process.Keywords: Regional Integration; Development; Latin America; Regional bank.Felipe Herrera y el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID): una disputa sobre los rumbos del desenvolvimiento en América LatinaResumenEl objetivo de este artículo es discutir el pensamiento de Felipe Herrera, comprometido a la integración en América Latina y con el desarrollo en el periodo en que dirigió el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) como su primer Presidente, en la década de 1960. A partir de las condiciones históricas, políticas y económicas que se presentaron, cubriendo así las políticas construidas dentro del BID para América Latina y las consecuencias de la disputa que se libró entre el intelectual de la integración y el hombre práctico de un organismo internacional, cuales fueron las herencias y su desarrollos ante la idea de construir un banco de desarrollo en la región. Un análisis desde documentos, textos, informes estáticos y datos del propio BID, con el fin de evaluar su herencia para o Banco en el proceso de integración regional.Palabras clave: la integración regional; el desarrollo; América Latina; banco regional
Using Natural Frequency Response Monitoring NFRM to Reduce Inspection Costs for Ageing North Sea Platforms
Authors: Whiteley E. , Ward P. , Taylor B.
Published: September 2017

The offshore industry is faced with a tough financial market, requiring innovative solutions in order to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency. This includes solutions to ensure that maintaining the structural integrity of North Sea platforms is achieved as cost-effectively as possible without increasing risk or compromising safety.

Regular general visual inspection of fixed platforms for structural damage, by ROV fly-by, is a commonly used technique. There are two main concerns with this technique. Firstly, these inspections are costly to perform and secondly, damage may occur shortly after a scheduled inspection and go undetected until the next inspection. Both of these concerns are addressed through real-time structural monitoring. This uses automation of frequency detection and signal processing in order to avoid equipment and personnel mobilisations and provide immediate notification of potential damage. Inspections can then be conducted only when required and targeted at a specific area of interest, resulting in a significant reduction in overall integrity management costs. A platform monitoring system can be used on both manned and unmanned platforms and can be installed during construction or retrofitted to an older installation.

A platform monitoring system, also known as Natural Frequency Response Monitoring (NFRM), works by measuring the natural frequency response of the platform under wave loading. The structural failure of a member will alter the natural frequency of the platform and the monitoring system will detect the change and alert the Operator. Prior to implementing this technique a screening study of the change in platform response following damage to critical members is necessary in order to ensure that incidents will be reliably detected.

This paper presents a case study of a NFRM screening study prior to installation of the system on a North Sea platform. The structural analysis used to confirm the suitability of the NFRM system and the method for specifying the monitoring system itself are described. An indicative cost of procuring and installing the NFRM system is also presented.
Big Data Analytics Drive EOR Projects
Authors: Xiao Jie , Sun Xin
Published: September 2017

This paper presents the analytics of physics-driven big data in reservoir hydrodynamic simulation and parameter optimization for EOR projects in Daqing oilfield. An application model proposed in this study enables reservoir engineers to dynamically adjust parameters for numerical reservoir simulation.

Huge amount of data are collected through Internet of Things (IOT) technology by installing large amounts of small scale and cost effective sensor devices in various systems of EOR projects, including injection system, injectors, production system, down hole pumps, surface gathering system, etc. Realtime data from various sensor sources are then integrated and normalized into the big data system. The big data system integrates and establishes the relationships between difference data source components, e.g., down hole pump, choke, separator, power plant, compressor, water treatment, export infrastructure within scope of EOR projects. Then the big data application model determines dynamic parameters used for the inputs of numerical reservoir simulation.

Big data system integrates different data sources and is used to calculate production index, PVT parameters, pressure data, properties of oil and gas on a daily-sequence. Those parameters were then treated as the inputs of existing numerical reservoir simulation models. Hydrodynamics of EOR projects were predicted and the operation parameters on a field scale were adjusted based on the simulation results, such as well pattern and space, optimization of water injection parameters, choke size, chemical slug size, etc. Compared with the previous numerical reservoir simulation, the prediction error was reduced by more than 46% with the help of big data application model.

Big data application model integrates different data source into an application model. It helps predict the reservoir dynamics with much more accuracy in the aspects of numerical reservoir simulation.
Relações colaborativas entre a união e as municipalidades: faces de uma política em ação
Authors: Arruda Cleciana Alves de , Santos Ana Lúcia Felix dos
Published: September 2017

Este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa que analisou os limites e as possibilidades da materialização do regime de colaboração entre municípios do Agreste de Pernambuco e a União, a partir da implementação do Plano de Ações Articuladas (PAR). O estudo amparou-se na avaliação de políticas públicas. Os dados foram coletados em documentos e entrevistas realizadas com sujeitos envolvidos na implementação do PAR. Os achados revelaram que a colaboração analisada refletiu a indução de ações pela União, mas, também apresentou indícios de contribuição para fortalecimento da autonomia e da gestão educacional local.
A pesquisa sobre a disciplina Política Educacional no Brasil: situação e perspectivas
Authors: Mainardes Jefferson , Stremel Silvana , Rosa Gregory Luis Rolim
Published: September 2017

O artigo apresenta aspectos históricos da disciplina Política Educacional no Brasil e uma análise da situação da pesquisa sobre essa disciplina nos Cursos de Pedagogia e outras Licenciaturas. O referencial teórico fundamenta-se no conceito de campo de Bourdieu. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza bibliográfica, cuja metodologia envolveu o levantamento de trabalhos a respeito do tema. Argumenta que os estudos sobre o ensino de política educacional e a formação de pesquisadores para esse campo são relevantes para a compreensão do campo acadêmico da política educacional, bem como do desenvolvimento teórico do campo. O artigo indica uma série de perspectivas para a pesquisa sobre o ensino de política educacional na Graduação e na Pós-Graduação.
ISLAMIC ETHICS BASED ON AL-QUR'AN AND MULLA ṢADRĀ’S ESCATOLOGY
Authors: Kerwanto Kerwanto
Published: September 2017

Mulla Ṣadrā is one of the philosophers who provide philosophical views and answers to the principles of eschatology (ma'ād) that have not been answered by the philosophers of his predecessors. He is also known for successfully pouring his philosophical thoughts in his various commentaries on the main religious sources, both those relating to the Qur'an and ḥadīth. In this paper, there are several principles of eschatology of Ṣadrā which the writer will examine as the position of Ṣadrā in regard to post-mortal physical resurrection, the intellectual (intellectual) (intellectual), the role of the Actor (fā'il) and Action ('amal) and the relationship between resurrection (ma'ād) and ethics (Akhlāk). In the eschatology of Ṣadrā, the knowledge of eschatological matters (life akherat) has a major influence on an individual's ethical actions. This paper is also intended to show that Mulla Ṣadrā's ethics as an implication of his eschatological philosophy is synergistic with the main sources of religion; Both the Qur'an and the Hadith of the Prophet.
MARRIAGE, SPIRITUALITY AND MODERN SOCIETY: Al-Ghazali’s Thought
Authors: Azizah Uswah
Published: September 2017

Marriage ideally should be a meaningful relationship, but in reality it is not the same. Modern society is questioning marriage that make them confronts dilemma which weaken social responsibility and family ties which, then, susceptible to domestic violence and even ended by divorce. This dilemma lead modern society seek for happiness outside marriage by choosing alternative of marriage; cohabitation, gay-parent family, or staying single (celibacy). The problem is modern society fail to find the meaningful relationship inside marriage. They fulfill material needs but fail fulfilling spiritual needs. This study is qualitative research which uses literature approach by focusing on the study of al-Gazali’s thought about the virtue of marriage in tasawuf perspective. The data is analyzed using content analysis approach to reveal the content of al-Gazali’s books. The virtue of marriage is the ethical significant of what lies behind the order of marriage. The virtue of marriage is that it is one of abstinence (riyadah an-nafs), it is done when fasting and restraining sight cannot curb sexual desire anymore. It is a necessary virtue for the conduct of spiritual exercises leading to union with God. Another virtue of marriage is that it is an act of devotion (‘ibadah). It said so because there are many benefits (maslahah) inside marriage. Besides it can safeguard self from sinning if sight and adultery, it also beneficial in perpetuating mankind conform to the love of God. The virtue of marriage, in fact, can overcome the dilemma of modern society.
محمد عبده واتجاهه الأدبي في التفسير
Authors: Sihabuddin Muhammad
Published: September 2017

This research strengthens the findings of the previous research which stated that Muhammad Abduh used literary paradigm in his Tafsir. Abduh, although he was known as a man of letters but there is a statement that it does not mean that Abduh’s Tafsir entirely stands on the methods and literary paradigm. Due to this reason the study is purposed. The findings of this research show that Abduh’s interpretation toward the Qur'an is not much different than what is done by the contemporary interpreters such as Amin Al-Khulli. The literary approach used by Abduh in interpreting the Qur'an it could be reviewed from linguistic description given upon words in the Qur'anic verses and the aspect of the history of the development of the meaning of those words. In addition, Abduh’s literary approach is also identical to rationalism tradition in the world of the Qur'anic exegesis scholarship. This caused Abduh to be accused as of the leftist Mu'tazilah. However, by using the inter-textual method, this research concludes that the allegation is not true.
MENTORING THE TROUBLED WOMEN WORKERS AT THE INDONESIAN EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE: Integration of Sufism and Psychology
Authors: Syukur Amin , Ni'am Nidhomun , Rejeki Sri
Published: September 2017

There are five components ofdemographics, namely; birth, death, migration, social mobility, and marriage. This study focuses onthe migration of people, commonly called circular migration. Population growth and economic issues, namely the narrowness of employment in Indonesia and the salary promised to be the cause. In Indonesia, this migration is called Indonesian Workers (TKI), both menand women.The majority of Indonesian people's livelihood is asrice farmers, whose results are not sufficient.Naturally, the majority of the Indonesian people become motivated to work abroad. This study focuses on one of the countries in Southeast Asia, namely Singapore with consideration of the number of Indonesian migrant workers who work in Singapore.
THE ETHICAL AND AESTHETICAL DIMENSION OF FIGURATIVE CLASSICAL CALLIGRAPHY PAINTING
Authors: Kurniawati Dini
Published: September 2017

The current phenomenon indicates that the use of the term of art experienced a shift in meaning, which is arbitrary. Art is only seen as an expression of free expression, without care about the meaning contained in the work of art. However, it is not evident among Moslem artists in expressing their work in figurative calligraphy painting. Although in Islam, painting especially in paint the creature living (figure) got a bad response, but the Moslem artists were able to present works that are not only beautiful but also the messages. The research questions in this thesis are first what is the ethical and aesthetical message of figurative calligraphy painting? And  is there a  relationship between ethical and aesthetical messages in figurative calligraphy painting? Trough  an interpretative qualitative and a symbolic interaction approach. The research concluded that the ethical messages are Posts contain praying  illustrated in the form of ‘abid in praying. It contains the meaning that human is weak creature and always does wrong. Therefore, humans need forgiveness from Allah. Posts of Ali Ibn Abi Thalib was illustrated in the form of lion. It describes and contains the meaning of braveness and heroism of Ali in defense of Allah religion. The aesthetical message in every figurative calligraphy painting is a manifestation of the beauty that exists in the universe. Figurative calligraphy painting is described the Majesty, Power and Oneness of Allah, the art was created is the manifestation of tawḥid
رعاية البيئة في التصوف الإسلامي
Authors: Munji Ahmad
Published: September 2017

As a universal religion, Islam regulates all aspects of life. As one of aspects in Islam, tasawwuf/Sufism invites people to be guardians for environmental preservation since nature is part of God’s creatures. To some extent, the teachings of Sufism are mainly about ethic (adab). This ethic can be either vertical to God or horizontal to all God’s creatures including nature and environment. Ibn Arabi in this regard is an influential character in Sufism which his thoughts gave a lot of influence on the development of the world of Sufism in General. Among his thoughts is about the unity of God with the universe. The question is, how Ibn Arabi’s thought could give an impact in the context of the preservation of the environment. This research finds amd formulates some aspect of Sufism that can contribute to encourage people in dealing with environmental preservation. It is based on attitude or akhlak theologically.
السنة النبوية والقراءة النصية عند ابن حزم الأندلسي
Authors: Arafat Ahmad Tajuddin
Published: September 2017

The Qur'an and the Sahih Hadith interwave each other. Both correspond and there is no contradiction between the two for both are part of God's revelation toward Prophet Muhammad. Therefore, they are referred as sacred texts to seek guidance from. According to Ibn Hazm (d.456 AH), the sacred text must be understood textually. He treated the text as it is in the Qur'an and Sunna denoting the law of something. It is unacceptable for him to use majaz (metaphorical interpretation) except a famous majaz evidenced by other texts, ijma', sensory elements, or the language by which the text is derived. Because of this textual tendency, the Sunna / Hadith that has the power of hujjah (a valid argument) is only in the form of his sunnah qauliyyah (stated sunnah). Meanwhile, his sunnah fi'liyyah (performed sunnah) can not be used as hujjah unless it correlates with the command written in the Qur'an and Sunnah (qauliyah). The sunnah taqririyyah (confirmed sunnah), according to Ibn Hazm, is only addressed to mubah (lawful) category and has no binding legal provisions.
Modulation of Inflammation as a Way of Delaying Alzheimer's Disease Progression: The Diet's Role
Authors: Businaro R. , Corsi M. , Asprino R. , Di Lorenzo C. , Laskin D. , Corbo R.M. , Ricci S. , Pinto A.
Published: September 2017

Background:

Most of the recent reports suggest that inflammatory mediators play a central
role in the etiopathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and that the conditions leading to a chronic
low-grade inflammation, such as stress, depression, obesity and metabolic syndrome, increase the odds
of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and AD. Microglia cells are the main actors in the AD
process: stimuli from the microenvironment may induce microglia cells to switch to a classically activated
inflammatory phenotype M1, or, on the contrary to an alternatively activated M2 phenotype characterized
by the secretion of different types of cytokines. Many attempts are currently being made in
order to delay the progression of AD by reducing inflammatory mechanisms underlying the disease.
Several studies support a relationship among neuroinflammation and nutrients, foods or dietary patterns,
taking into account the synergistic or antagonistic biochemical interactions among nutrients as well as
the different food sources of the same nutrient. Natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds
found in plant foods, such as fruits, particularly berries (such as strawberry, blueberry, blackcurrant,
blackberry, blueberry and mulberry) have been shown to exert neuroprotective activity. It is still unclear
whether the dietary bioactive compounds enter the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) playing a direct antiinflammatory
or pro-inflammatory effect on microglia and/or other Central Nervous System (CNS)
cells. Another hypothesis is that they may trigger a peripheral reaction that induce indirectly a CNS' response.
The subsequent synthesis of cytokines may drive microglia polarization by different ways. So,
via an indirect route microglia detects and responds to immune-to-brain signaling.

Conclusion:

This review summarizes current evidence about the potential mechanisms of the interaction
among diet, neuroinflammation and AD.
Use of Speech Analyses within a Mobile Application for the Assessment of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly People
Authors: Konig Alexandra , Satt Aharon , Sorin Alex , Hoory Ran , Derreumaux Alexandre , David Renaud , Robert Phillippe H.
Published: September 2017

Background:

Various types of dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) are manifested
as irregularities in human speech and language, which have proven to be strong predictors for the
disease presence and progress ion. Therefore, automatic speech analytics provided by a mobile application
may be a useful tool in providing additional indicators for assessment and detection of early stage
dementia and MCI.

Method:

165 participants (subjects with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), MCI patients, Alzheimer's
disease (AD) and mixed dementia (MD) patients) were recorded with a mobile application
while performing several short vocal cognitive tasks during a regular consultation. These tasks included
verbal fluency, picture description, counting down and a free speech task. The voice recordings were
processed in two steps: in the first step, vocal markers were extracted using speech signal processing
techniques; in the second, the vocal markers were tested to assess their ‘power' to distinguish between
SCI, MCI, AD and MD. The second step included training automatic classifiers for detecting MCI and
AD, based on machine learning methods, and testing the detection accuracy.

Results:

The fluency and free speech tasks obtain the highest accuracy rates of classifying AD vs. MD
vs. MCI vs. SCI. Using the data, we demonstrated classification accuracy as follows: SCI vs. AD = 92%
accuracy; SCI vs. MD = 92% accuracy; SCI vs. MCI = 86% accuracy and MCI vs. AD = 86%.

Conclusions:

Our results indicate the potential value of vocal analytics and the use of a mobile application
for accurate automatic differentiation between SCI, MCI and AD. This tool can provide the clinician
with meaningful information for assessment and monitoring of people with MCI and AD based on
a non-invasive, simple and low-cost method.
Solidaridad familiar, emprendimiento y fórmulas de supervivencia económica de los primeros colonizadores españoles en el Nuevo Reino de Granada, 1540-1604
Authors: Pita Pico Roger
Published: September 2017

Con base en las cartas privadas recopiladas por Enrique Otte, el propósito de este artículo consiste en examinar en detalle las fórmulas de supervivencia, el emprendimiento económico y la solidaridad familiar de los primeros colonizadores españoles con miras a alcanzar el progreso y la estabilidad en el territorio del Nuevo Reino de Granada durante la segunda mitad del siglo XVI. El trabajo corrobora las buenas perspectivas que ofrecían los dominios americanos en contraste con la difícil situación que se vivía en España y pone de presente la estrategia del casamiento como fórmula de impulso económico en las nuevas tierras por explorar. En cierto modo, estos pobladores pioneros vencieron temores y abrieron el camino para las posteriores olas masivas de emigrantes españoles. Fueron ellos los que sentaron las bases de proyectos económicos dejando como legado valiosas experiencias y alternativas de adaptación social.
O potencial da concessão de florestas públicas para o desenvolvimento socioeconômico e geração de emprego na Amazônia Legal
Authors: Bomfim Sergio Luiz do , D'Avignon Alexandre Louis de Almeida , Souza Álvaro Nogueira de , Fontes Paulo José Prudente de , Joaquim Maísa Santos
Published: September 2017

Na Amazônia Legal, diversas áreas com vocação para o manejo florestal sustentável padecem com baixos níveis de indicadores de qualidade de vida, contrastando com a riqueza de seus recursos naturais. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar e analisar a concessão florestal como instrumento de política pública para promover melhorias socioeconômicas para aquela região. Para tanto, realizou-se um levantamento das glebas públicas aptas à concessão, por meio de dados pesquisados no Serviço Florestal Brasileiro. Então foi estimado o potencial de vagas, utilizando-se a proporção do volume de madeira produzida por emprego gerado. O prognóstico foi confrontado com a situação dos estados amazônicos no que se refere à desocupação, ocupação formal e pobreza extrema. Dos resultados gerados, verificou-se que a concessão de florestas públicas tem condições de contribuir para geração de emprego e renda e para o combate à pobreza na região.
Políticas públicas em perspectiva comparada: proposta de um framework para a análise de experiências locais
Authors: Frey Klaus , Oliveira Vanessa Elias de , Ximenes Salomão Barros , Bittencourt Lúcio Nagib , Lotta Gabriela Spanghero
Published: September 2017

Neste trabalho propomos um arcabouço teórico-conceitual como base para a análise de diferentes políticas públicas em perspectiva comparada, com vistas à sua aplicação para experiências no contexto local. A partir da identificação das características de cada uma das cinco políticas escolhidas para pesquisa – educação, saúde, assistência social, cultura e meio ambiente – e das particularidades dos efeitos provocados por cada política, caracterizamos as policy arenas específicas, dando ênfase nas estruturas de regulação (polity) e nos processos decisórios por essas condicionados (politics). Na base de oito diferentes fatores/dimensões analíticos, as particularidades materiais e processuais das diferentes políticas foram levantadas e avaliadas, a partir da literatura secundária disponível sobre cada uma das políticas. Essa análise serve como base para futuro estudo e identificação de padrões institucionais e processuais nas diferentes políticas e subpolíticas em nível municipal.
Práticas inovadoras de gestão no contexto das universidades públicas brasileiras: validação da escala para medir seu grau de importância e adoção
Authors: Janissek Janice , Aguiar Carolina Villa Nova , Mello Tamilles Aquino Brito , Ferreira Rayane Suenia , Campos Marione Souza
Published: September 2017

O objetivo do estudo é apresentar a validação de um instrumento para identificar o grau de importância e de adoção de um conjunto de práticas de gestão considerado inovador e que seja aplicável no contexto das universidades públicas federais brasileiras. O instrumento foi construído a partir da identificação de um conjunto de práticas inovadoras premiadas no ‘Concurso Inovação na Gestão Pública Federal” promovido pela Enap (Escola Nacional de Administração Pública). A partir de tal identificação, procedeu-se uma análise de conteúdo, identificando categorias em torno das quais as práticas foram classificadas. Tais categorias foram conceituadas e uma segunda análise de conteúdo foi realizada para classificá-las em dimensões organizacionais. Após a identificação, conceituação e classificação das práticas, organizou-se uma escala contendo dezenove itens distribuídos em três fatores que mediu o grau de importância e de adoção de cada prática selecionada. A coleta de dados para a validação da medida envolveu uma amostra de 332 gestores que responderam ao questionário online, enviado por e-mail. Os participantes da pesquisa foram ocupantes de cargos de gestão das áreas administrativas e acadêmicas de quatro universidades públicas federais brasileiras. Após as análises de validação da escala, realizaram-se os ajustes, tendo como resultado a versão validada da escala composta por três fatores, totalizando dezesseis itens.
Inovação no setor público: uma instituição pública de ensino sob a ótica dos servidores e colaboradores
Authors: Dória Adriana Sodré , Sano Hironobu , Lima Jéssyka Pereira de , Silva Antônio Fabrício Soares Bispo Santos
Published: September 2017

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar a tendência à inovação no âmbito administrativo da reitoria de uma instituição pública de ensino superior, com base na percepção de seus servidores e colaboradores. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio do questionário desenvolvido pelo Centre for Public Sector Innovation – CPSI (2008) e adaptado para a realidade brasileira. Assim, foi possível verificar, por meio da média, que o nível de tendência à inovação na unidade investigada corresponde a 37,04 pontos, classificando-a como “situacionalmente inovadora”, ou seja, verificam-se ações e pensamentos inovadores na instituição. Porém, devido ao fato de a média estar muito próxima do nível anterior, que classifica as organizações como tendentes a serem “preguiçosas”, verificou-se que tal instituição não está orientada para inovação, a qual acaba acontecendo ao acaso; isto é, nem todos os procedimentos estão voltados para estimular e promover a criatividade, tampouco apresenta-se uma cultura altamente inovadora institucionalizada por toda a organização.
Strategi Adaptasi Masyarakat Pesisir Dalam Penanganan Bencana Banjir Rob Dan Implikasinya Terhadap Ketahanan Wilayah (Studi Di Desa Bedono Kecamatan Sayung Kabupaten Demak Jawa Tengah)
Authors: Asrofi Akhmad , Hardoyo Su Rito , Sri Hadmoko Danang
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACTThe purposes of the research were (1), to determine the adaptation strategy of the peoples of Bedono village, Sayung sub-district of Demak regency in handling tidal flood disaster, and (2) to analize the implications of the tidal flood disaster for territorial resilience in the Bedono village Sayung sub-district of Demak regency. The research was qualitative research with descriptive explanation. Data collection in this research used observation, in-depth interview, documentation study and literature study. The result of the research showed that the peoples of Bedono village as coastal communities do various kinds of adaptation strategies in dealing with tidal flood disaster. The adaptation strategies are done by 1) phisically adaptation strategy, 2) economically adaptation strategy, and 3) social adaptation strategy. The tidal flood disaster implicated to territorial resilience of Bedono village. The tidal flood disaster implicated to geography gatra, demography, source of natural wealth, economy, social and culture. Ideology gatra, politic, and security is not being implicated by tidal flood disaster. ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) menganalisis strategi adaptasi masyarakat Desa Bedono Kecamatan Sayung Kabupaten Demak dalam penanganan bencana banjir rob, dan (2) menganalisis implikasi bencana banjir rob terhadap ketahanan wilayah di Desa Bedono Kecamatan Sayung Kabupaten Demak. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pemaparan secara deskriptif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara mendalam, studi dokumentasi dan studi kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Desa Bedono sebagai masyarakat pesisir melakukan berbagai macam strategi adaptasi dalam menghadapi bencana banjir rob. Strategi adaptasi yang dilakukan melalui (1) strategi adaptasi secara fisik, (2) strategi adaptasi secara ekonomi, dan (3) strategi adaptasi secara sosial. Bencana banjir rob berimplikasi pada ketahanan wilayah Desa Bedono. Bencana banjir rob berimplikasi pada gatra geografi, demografi, sumber kekayaan alam, ekonomi, sosial dan budaya. Gatra ideologi, politik dan keamanan tidak terimplikasi oleh bencana banjir rob.
Conceitos de aprendizagem, cinema e Film Literacy no documentário Ilha das Flores (1989)
Authors: Machado Pamela de Bortoli , Nauras Akhras Fábio
Published: September 2017

Este artigo explora as potencialidades do cinema quando proposto por um viés de aprendizagem. De tal forma que utilizamos processos de aprendizagem vinculados a exemplos extraídos do filme, que são capazes de gerar algum tipo de aprendizado. A ideia é que a partir de fragmentos do documentário, aqui no caso ilustrado por Ilha das Flores (1989), possamos visualizar como pode ocorrer um diálogo entre o cinema e os preceitos do que chamamos de Filme-educação, bem como os processos de aprendizagem indicados por Akhras, resultando em uma exemplificação da potencialidade de aprendizagem pelo cinema e possibilidades de discussões para com o filme.
A Bargain $60 Million Company for $240: A Case Examining the Impact of Convertible Debt, Warrants, and Anti-Dilution Provisions
Authors: Churyk Natalie Tatiana , de Lange Paul , Mason Stephani , Gross Guy M. , Stoettner Robert
Published: September 2017

This case presents graduate and advanced-level accounting students with the task of analyzing U.S. GAAP warrant accounting concepts in the context of Bohn Industries, a company that after a decade as a public company was in financial distress. Faced with shrinking demand and poor economic conditions in the housing construction business, Bohn was forced to access the private equity market to raise much-needed capital to continue its operations. The consequences of the investor protection clauses inherent in the loan agreements provide a useful lens to explore the implications and eventual takeover of Bohn for $240 plus the original borrowing, a bargain for a company with $60,000,000 in net assets. Besides encouraging students to research the technical aspects of U.S. GAAP relative to the accounting treatment of the loan, the case study provides insights into how accounting decisions are integral to the broader business environment. Specifically, the case highlights the conflation of economic consequences and aspects of contract law within specific provisions of the loan agreement in relation to anti-dilution stock provisions and preferential conversion clauses. Students will learn that accountants should act as business advisors, which requires the integration of knowledge from a range of disciplines. Students learn about due diligence relative to understanding the risks involved in certain contract clauses.
Teaching Data Analytics Using ACL
Authors: Weirich Thomas R. , Tschakert Norbert , Kozlowski Stephen
Published: September 2017

We present a case for teaching data analytics skills in auditing and/or forensic accounting classes using ACL Analytics. We introduce fraudulent transactions into an existing dataset and then ask students to use ACL Analytics to identify these fraudulent transactions. The case can also be used in other accounting classes. We provide ideas and instructions on how professors can tailor the assignments to meet their needs. The case provides students with an opportunity to participate in active learning exercises that require independent study and the use of analytics software. Students were genuinely engaged in the learning process and recommended the case as learning assignments for subsequent classes.

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