bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Benefits and Challenges of Interprofessional Education Assessment for Health Care Professionals
Authors: Tan Celia Ia Choo , Jiang Bo
Published: November 2017

Interprofessional education (IPE) fosters effective team-based collaborative practice among members of different health care professions to advance high-quality and safe patient care. Although the importance of IPE has been recognized and IPE initiatives have expanded rapidly in the past decades, substantial difficulties in IPE assessment still exist. At present, a lack of consensus on the optimal approach to IPE assessment contributes to uncertainty about the level of attainment of collaborative team performance. This paper aims to provide an overview of the benefits and current challenges associated with IPE assessment. Furthermore, a multifactor model with an assessment matrix and assessment blueprints from a recent study is briefly discussed. We also provide examples of assessment blueprints for the team management of stroke patient discharge covering a competency examination at the levels of individuals, the team, and the task.
Efficient protein extraction for proteomics and metaproteomics (also suitable for low biomass samples) v1
Authors: Hinzke Tjorven , Markert Stephanie
Published: November 2017

This protocol describes an optimized protein extraction method for (meta-) proteomic analyses. It is based on several existing protocols (see references below) that were combined and adapted and is also compatible with low biomass samples. References: Erde et al. 2014, J. Proteome Res. 13, 1885-1895 Kleiner et al. 2017, Nat. Comm. 8, Article Number 1558 Kulak et al. 2014, Nat. Methods 11, 319-324 León et al. 2013, Mol. Cell. Proteomics 12, 2992-3005 Masuda 2008, J. Proteome Res. 7, 731-740 Wang et al. 2015, Int. J. Anal. Chem. 2015,Article ID 763969 Wisniewski et al. 2009, Nat. Methods 6, 359-362
RNA extraction from Escherichia col v1
Authors: Pawlowski Alice , LCB Berwanger Lutz
Published: November 2017

RNA extraction from E. coli cells based on the method described by Chomczynski and Sacchi, 1987
Geographic profiling of invading species v1
Authors: Papini and Ugo Santosuosso Alessio , of Florence University , not provided Italy , not provided alpapini@unifi.it
Published: November 2017

Use of geographic profiling for finding first introduction point of a biological invasion
Association between the increased thoracic curvature and the prevalence of pain in the shoulder complex on roping practitioners
Authors: Santos Analícia Bracho , Dhein William , Torre Marcelo La
Published: November 2017

Background: The roping practice is a sporting the practitioner aims to throw a type of rope with a loop over the head or around the horns of the steer during the horse riding. The movement of looping is performed by repeated rotations of the shoulder above the shoulder girdle line, and this action, associated with changes in the thoracic spine, can overwhelm the structures of the shoulder complex and the muscles. Objective: Analyze the association between changes in increased thoracic curvature and the prevalence of pain in the shoulder complex in roping practitioners. Methods: The sample was intentionally with 20 male roping practitioners who were submitted to assessment of shoulder pain using the shoulder pain and disability index (spadi), three shouder’s orthopedic test, the jobe’s test, the yergason’s test, the neer’s test, and also the measurement of the thoracic curvature angle through the flexicurve method. The statistical data were processed using the SPSS version 20.0, and the Chi-Squared test was applied to evaluate the association between the variables. The level of significance adopted was 5%. Results: 70% of the sample presented pain in the shoulder joint complex and 45% of the practitioners presented hyperkyphosis. There is a moderate association between the variables (p = 0.008 / contingency coefficient = 0.510). Conclusion: The results showed a moderate association between the prevalence of pain in the shoulder complex and the increase of the thoracic curvature angle.
Национально-психологические особенности в процессах модернизации
Authors: Канарш Григорий Юрьевич
Published: November 2017

Статья посвящена анализу роли такого фактора, как национально-психологические особенности в процессах модернизации. Показано, что этот фактор является значимым наряду с фактором институциональным. Проанализировано влияние соответствующих национально-психологических особенностей (национальных характеров) на модернизацию Запада и незападных стран, включая Россию. Рассмотрены особенности русского национального характера в его отношении к модернизации, а также роль полиэтничности как ресурса модернизации.

 
The Little Ice Age, the climatic background of present-day warming in Europe
Authors: Oliva M.
Published: November 2017

The Little Ice Age (LIA) constitutes the coldest period of the last millennia in Europe. A wide range of natural and historical records show evidence of colder climate conditions between the 14th and 19th centuries, together with a higher frequency of extreme hydroclimatic events. During these centuries, temperatures and precipitations showed different spatio-temporal patterns across Europe. This Special Issue includes eleven scientific works focusing on the climate regime, environmental dynamics as well as socio-economic implications of the LIA in Europe. Besides, this paper also identifies key guidelines for future research on the LIA causes and its consequences on environmental systems in the European continent.
Black dog: the future pandemic?
Authors: T. Muthukumar , T. K. Raja
Published: November 2017

Depression is sometimes referred to as the “Black Dog”. Just like a real dog, it needs to be embraced, understood, taught new tricks, and ultimately brought to heel. Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 300 million people affected; it is different from usual mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to challenges in everyday life. It can cause the affected person to suffer greatly and function poorly at work, at school and in the family. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. An increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015 makes depression a real global threat.
Assessment of griseofulvin in the management of lichen planus
Authors: Parmar Devendra , Thacker Kinnari , Shah Jay
Published: November 2017

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common mucocutaneous disorder that affects 1-2% of the adult general population and slight predominance in females has been observed. The success rate is not satisfactory with these modalities of treatment, so there is a clear need for alternative therapy. This study was done to evaluate the efficacy of griseofulvin in the treatment of lichen planus.

Methods: The present study was conducted in the department of dermatology in the medical institution for the period of one year. The study included the initial assessment of 60 patients who were diagnosed with lichen planus (LP). Patients with both sexes and age between 15-60 years who agreed to come on follow up examination were included. All patients were treated with griseofulvin 500 mg/day for 6 months. Response of treatment was assessed by clinical examination at each subsequent visit (every two weeks).

Results: Among patients with OLP, there was complete response in 27%, moderate improvement in 51%, and no response in 22% of cases. Complete clinical response of cutaneous LP was seen in 18% cases, no response was found in same number of patient, 64% no. of cases showed moderate response.

Conclusions: Griseofulvin gives complete improvement in 27% cases and moderate improvement in 51% cases in OLP and it gives complete improvement in 16% cases in cutaneous LP after treatment of 6 months. This study was done on a small scale and without any control group, so conclusive comments could not be passed.
Unusual presentation of Kimura’s disease: a case series
Authors: Salunke Aarti S. , Chavan Ravindranath B. , Belgaumkar Vasudha A. , Bhatt Neelam
Published: November 2017

Kimura’s disease is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, presenting as painless subcutaneous nodules with lymphadenopathy and peripheral eosinophilia, mainly disturbing the head and neck region. It mainly affects Asian males in their 2nd to 4th decade of life. Kimura’s disease, although difficult to diagnose clinically, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients who have a primary lymphadenopathy with eosinophilia with or without subcutaneous nodules. It should be investigated accordingly as the disease has an indolent course and good prognosis. Herein we report two cases of Kimura’s disease, of which one had unusual site of involvement. 
PERAN PEKERJA SOSIAL DALAM PEMBINAAN ANAK ASUH MELALUI LIFE SKILL DI PANTI ASUHAN DARUL HADLANAH PATI
Authors: Siswanto Siswanto
Published: November 2017

In the process of social services, it must be bear in mind about the importance of relationships and social interaction, communication to help children develop themselves, through motivation, encouragement and support, as well as other techniques. The results of this study indicate that a social worker should be sensitive and savvy in mapping out a social issues that exist in an institution. As caretakers should work collectively in conducting the activities empowerment and providing mentoring activities of life skills. Life skill aims to provide future capabilities after leaving Darul Hadlanah orphanages. Therefore, the orphanages can apply those skills in the future.
ISLAM NUSANTARA: Sebuah Argumentasi Beragama dalam Bingkai Kultural
Authors: Puji Astuti Hanum Jazimah
Published: November 2017

The emergence of Islam Nusantara is the typical of Indonesia, where Islam Nusantara is declared as a universal religion, manifested in its teachings including religious law (fiqh), trust (faith), and the ethical (the moral). Although Islam Nusantara gives a new ambience in Islam by assimilating a culture into religion, this method is not contagious to the purity of Islamic teachings by taking Quran and Hadith as the guidances and directions in the Indonesian social life. Islam teaches mutual respect and reciprocal tolerance. This religion teaches the adherents to love others, to mercy and nurture regardless of race, nationality, and social structure.
TRANSFORMASI DAKWAH MELALUI KONSELING ISLAMI
Authors: Rozikan Muhamad
Published: November 2017

Islamic counseling is one method of Islamic dakwah that possesses many advantages including the organized consultation. It is intended to find the problems that exist within the client or counselee that requires assistance from a counselor (da’i). Islam counselling is typically preventive, curative, and corrective (alleviation). Besides, counseling is conducted in group or individual, and face to face between the counselor and the client, so the problem and the solution can be revealed clearly. This method of preaching is perceivably quite relevant in dakwah on the consideration that the situation of the development of modern society often creates negative effects on the peaceful and comfort of human life.
PENGEMBANGAN ASPEK SOSIAL ANAK USIA DINI DI TAMAN KANAK-KANAK ABA IV MANGLI JEMBER TAHUN 2016
Authors: Musyarofah Musyarofah
Published: November 2017

Early childhood growth will affect the next period i.e. the attainment of maturity in social relations. This research would like to overview the early childhood development precisely and maximally, so the result will be able to develop all aspects of the scope of child development including social aspects. The goal in this research is to describe the early childhood social development in kindergarten (TK) ABA IV Mangli Jember by using qualitative approach. The results showed that (1) the early childhood social abilities in kindergarten ABA IV Mangli Jember include the ability to get along, socialize and properly communicate with friends and teachers, working together, being patient in taking turn, caring and helping friends who is in trouble in classroom tasks, sharing food and toys, giving up to friends and being responsible.
ALTERNATIVAS PARA LA PROPAGACIÓN in vitro DE PLÁTANO VARIEDAD MAQUEÑO (Musa balbisiana AAB)
Authors: Canchignia Martínez Hayron Fabricio , Toaquiza Soatunsig José Pedro , Ramos Gavilanes Luís , Sigcha Sigcha Luis Ernesto , Carranza Patiño Mercedes Susana , Cevallos Falquez Orly Fernando , Saucedo Aguiar Silvia Gicela
Published: November 2017

La reproducción in vitro es un método adecuado para la propagación masiva de plantas, esta técnica permite y garantiza una efectividad para la exportación comercial de genotipos seleccionados de musáceas como es el caso de plátano maqueño. Para el establecimiento aséptico de yemas a nivel in vitro, el mejor tratamiento de desinfección fue al 20% de cloro durante 20 minutos + 0.1% de bicloruro de mercurio por 10 minutos obteniendo el 100% de explantes sanos. En la multiplicación la mejor respuesta se obtuvo con el tratamiento 5 mg L-1 de BAP + 1.2 mg L-1 AIA con un valor promedio de 2.5 brotes. La fase de desarrollo el mejor resultado se logró en el tratamiento compuesto por MS + 20 g sacarosa + 1 g de carbón activado. En la aclimatación y el enraizamiento ex vitro de las vitro plantas la respuesta se alcanzó en el sustrato tierra de campo obteniéndose mayor número de plantas adaptadas, con una longitud de raíz 6.1 cm, el sustrato conformado por tamo de arroz originó un menor porcentaje de sobrevivencia.
Using Field Experiments to Evaluate the Impact of Financial Planning and Counseling Interventions
Authors: Collins J. Michael
Published: November 2017

Field experiments, which are a powerful research technique, are common in some fields, but they have not been widely used in studying the effect of financial and counseling planning interventions. Financial services can benefit from the expanded use of field experiments to explore potential causal mechanisms for the effects of financial planning and counseling interventions. This article describes the value of field experiments as well as the potential problems with the approach, in this context. Researchers and practitioners in financial planning and counseling should explore opportunities to conduct field experiments, especially in situations where studies can be carefully designed and implemented in a standardized way with a sufficient number of people and where valid measures are available.
Más allá de la arqueología académica: conversando con los guías comunitarios de Uaxactún
Authors: Vasko Andrej
Published: November 2017

El desempeño de los guías de turismo de Uaxactún refleja la importancia de incluir la Arqueología Comunitaria en los proyectos arqueológicos. Las entrevistas informales con los guías evidencian cómo los cursos educativos, talleres especializados y conferencias –sea por parte de las ONG´s o el proyecto arqueológico– pueden catalizar la sostenibilidad económica a través del turismo. Sin embargo, y a pesar de estos avances, los guías concuerdan en que la arqueología debería enfocarse en la transformación de los datos extraídos en beneficios directos y a largo plazo para la comunidad. El caso de Uaxactún y sus inicios con la Arqueología Comunitaria demuestran que la arqueología puede ser una disciplina con relevancia socio-económica también para las personas que viven cerca del patrimonio cultural de los antiguos mayas.
The efficacy of sarang semut extract (Myrmecodia pendens Merr & Perry) in inhibiting Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm formation
Authors: Alibasyah Zulfan M. , Purba Ambrosius , Setiabudiawan Budi , Adhita Hendra Dian , Kurnia Dikdik , Satari Mieke H.
Published: November 2017

Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is a pathogenic bacteria present in the oral cavity involved in the pathogenesis of chronic periodontitis and biofilm. This mass of microorganisms represents one of the virulent factors of P. gingivalis which plays an important role as an attachment initiator in host cells. Sarang semut is a natural material possessing the ability to inhibit the growth of P. gingivalis. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effect of sarang semut extract on the formation of P. gingivalis biofilm. Methods: The study used methanol sarang semut extract and P. gingivalis ATCC 33277 and phosphomycin as a positive control. Treatment was initiated by means of culturing. Biofilm test and P. gingivalis biofilm formation observation were subsequently performed by means of a light microscope at a magnification of 400x. Results: The formation of P. gingivalis biofilms tended to increase at 3, 6, and 9 hours. Results of the violet crystal test showed that concentrations of 100% and 75% of the sarang semut extract successfully inhibited the formation of P. gingivalis biofilm according to the incubation time. Meanwhile, the sarang semut extracts at concentrations of 50%, 25%, 12.5%, and 6.125% resulted in weak inhibition of the formation of P. gingivalis biofilm. The biofilm mass profile observed by a microscope tended to decrease as an indicator of the effects of the sarang semut extract. Conclusion: Sarang semut extract can inhibit the formation of P. gingivalis biofilm, especially at concentrations of 100% and 75%. Nevertheless, phosphomycin has stronger antibiofilm of P. gingivalis effects than those of the sarang semut extract at all of the concentrations listed above.
The correlation between pH and flow rate of salivary smokers related to nicotine levels labelled on cigarettes
Authors: Saputri Dewi , Nasution Abdillah Imron , Surbakti Mutiara Rizki Wardarni , Gani Basri A.
Published: November 2017

Background: Saliva is a biological fluid in oral cavity that plays a role in maintaining the environmental balance and oral commensal. Nicotine of cigarettes has been reported as a predisposing factor for changing of pH and salivary flow rate, thereby changing in biological salivary components. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the correlation between salivary pH and salivary flow rate in smokers with nicotine levels labeled on cigarettes. Methods: Purposive sampling was conducted involving 40 male smokers. Before participating, they filled a questionnaire related to the history of their smoking habit. Using a spitting method for 5 minutes their saliva was collected. Results: Result of Pearson correlation test showed that there was a significant correlation between smoking intensity and salivary flow rate of those smokers (r = -0.486 and p<0.001). The results also indicated that there was a significant correlation between smoking intensity and salivary pH (r = -0.376 and p<0.017). On the other hand, there was no significant correlation between nicotine levels levels labeled on cigarettes with salivary pH of those smokers (r = -0.107, p>0.512). There was no correlation between nicotine levels labeled on cigarettes and salivary pH of those smokers (r = -0.216, p>0.181). Nevertheless, there was a significant correlation between salivary flow rate and salivary pH of those smokers (r= 0.686, p<0.00,). Conclusion: There is a strong correlation between the intensity of smoking with salivary flow rate and its pH. However, there is no correlation between nicotine levels labeled on cigarettes and both salivary flow rate as well as salivary pH.
Effects of strong bite force on the facial vertical dimension of pembarong performers
Authors: Christina C. , Sjafei Achmad , Narmada Ida Bagus
Published: November 2017

Background: A pembarong performer is a reog dancer who bites on a piece of wood inserted into his/her mouth in order to support a 60 kg Barongan or Dadak Merak mask. The teeth supporting this large and heavy mask are directly affected, as the strong bite force exerted during a dance could affect their vertical and sagital facial dimensions. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the influence of the bite force of pembarong performers due to their vertical and sagital facial dimensions. Methods: The study reported here involved fifteen pembarong performers and thirteen individuals with normal occlusion (with specific criteria). The bite force of these subjects was measured with a dental prescale sensor during its centric occlusion. A cephalometric variation measurement was subsequently performed on all subjects with its effects on their vertical and sagital facial dimensions being measured. Results: The bite force value of the pembarong performers was 394.3816 ± 7.68787 Newtons, while the normal occlusion was 371.7784 ± 4.77791 Newtons. There was no correlation between the bite force and the facial sagital dimension of these subjects. However, a significant correlation did exist between bite force and lower facial height/total facial height (LFH/TFH) ratio (p = 0.013). Conversely, no significant correlation between bite force and posterior facial height/total facial height (PFH/TFH) ratio (p = 0.785) was detected. There was an inverse correlation between bite force and LFH/TFH ratio (r = -.464). Conclusion: Bite force is directly related to the decrease in LFH/TFH ratio. Occlusal pressure exerted by the posterior teeth on the alveolar bone may increase bone density at the endosteal surface of cortical bone.
Aplikasi Modified-Imperialist-Competitive-Algorithm (MICA) Untuk Merekonfigurasi Jaringan Radial Tenaga Listrik Pada Penyulang Mojoagung
Authors: Ali Machrus , Ajiatmo Dwi , Djalal Muhammad Ruswandi
Published: November 2017

The reconfiguration distribution network is used to reset the network configuration form by opening and closing switches on the distribution network. Reconfiguration is expected to reduce power losses and improve distribution system reliability. Many feeders and buses on the network if calculated manually will be difficult and require a very long time. So the solution of the problem must use artificial intelligence or Artificial Intelligent (AI). Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (ICA) widely used research in solving the optimization problem. Some studies comparing ICA with other artificial intelligence and ICA produce better results than other artificial intelligence. MICA is an ICA modification designed to solve a discrete combination of optimizations. MICA can find the best network reconfiguration so that it can reduce power loss by 35,7928% and fix voltage 0,0185 pu. This method can later use other artificial intelligence or can be applied to other repeater. So it can be used for recommendations to PT. PLN (Persero)
Rekonfigurasi Jaringan Distribusi Radial Menggunakan Modified Firefly Algorithms (MFA) Pada Penyulang Tanjung Rayon Jombang
Authors: Nurohmah Hidayatul , Raikhani Agus , Ali Machrus
Published: November 2017

Reconfiguring a distribution network is necessary to reduce power loss and increase system reliability.Different distribution forms will affect the large power losses so that it is necessary to reset the network configuration.Reconfiguration is done by opening and closing switches on the best distribution network.The amount of feeder and bus on the network will be difficult and require a very long time if calculated manually.The repeater of Tanjung Rayon Jombang consists of 41 Buses and 44 feeders.Therefore it is necessary to solve the problem by using artificial intelligence or Artificial Intelligent (AI).Firefly Algorithms (FA) widely used research in solving the optimization problem.Modified Firefly Algorithms (MFA) is an FA modification designed to solve discrete combination optimization problems.MFAs can search for the best network reconfiguration so that it can reduce 12,0866 kWatt or 12,6881% in Cape repeater.With the end voltage before reconfiguration 0.92959 pu to 0.94072 pu.This method can later use other artificial intelligence or can be applied to other repeater, thus reducing the losses of electrical energy.
An Experimental Investigation Of A Weather Buoy-Wireless Data Acquisition Based On Microcontroller
Authors: Nugroho Wibowo Harso , Kusnindar Kusnindar , Mesawati Mesawati , Arifin Syamsul
Published: November 2017

This paper presents an experimental work to monitor data acquisition of weather buoy by applying measurement sensors and wireless communication technology. The sensors were used to measure air pressure , air temperature, humidity, wind velocity, wind direction and the global position. Specifically, the communication of data acquisition system used in the weather buoys was developed using wireless modems and data communications software. Commands were issued from a computer to instruct the data acquisition system to acquire data from sensors. The RMS of each component is recorded and entered into the measurement range of 0.28-0.69 %. This range changes slightly when they were incorporated into the data acquisition system with the error of RMS 1.761% . However this was still in a good performance since the RMS error was less than 2%.
Rancang Bangun Pengaman Panel Distribusi Tenaga Listrik Di Lippo Plaza Sidoarjo Dari Kebakaran Berbasis Arduino Nano
Authors: Solih Achmad , Jamaaluddin Jamaaluddin
Published: November 2017

Panel system power distribution at Lippo Plaza Mall Sidoarjo consists of several parts, namely from Cubicle 20 KV, 20 KV step-down transformer for 380 V, then the supply to LVMDP (Low Voltage Main Distribution Panel) The new panel to the user. Before delivery to users to note that the power factor is corrected using a capacitor bank. Less good a power factor is turned into inductive load on the capacitor bank so that temperatures high  because of high load resulting capacitor bank erupt. To overcome in this study proposes a safety panel automation power distribution control system using a microcontroller. Control system microcontrollers for safety panel power distribution consists of: Microcontroller (Arduino Nano), Light sensor (LDR), temperature sensor (LM35DZ), LCD 16x2 I2C, Actuators (fan, buzzer, relay switch breaker network three phase), switch ( relay 5 VDC), ADC as Input data. The working principle of this microcontroller LM35DZ if the sensor detects a high temperature fan will flash, if the LDR sensor detects sparks then the buzzer will sound as a warning sign of the dangers and disconnected the electricity network. From the design of a safety tool for power distribution panels due to high temperatures or sparks as well as the expected rate of fire outbreaks can be prevented.
Perancangan Sensor Suhu Menggunakan Metode Interpolasi Lagrange Berbasis Serat Optik Berstruktur Sms (Singlemode-Multimode-Singlemode)
Authors: Siregar Aslam Chitami Priawan , Sulaksono Danang Haryo
Published: November 2017

In this research, a temperature measurement technique was developed using fiber optic structured SMS and OTDR. Where in optical fibers singlemode-multimode-singlemode (SMS) and Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) has been widely used for various sensors in detecting damage to the building earlier. Thereafter, calculations are performed using Borland Delphi's Lagrange Interpolation method 7. Characteristics of each of the fiber-optic fiber sensor structures that have been fabricated using multimode optical fibers with lengths of 5.5 cm, 6 cm, 6.5 cm and 7 cm and with use its operating wavelength is 1310 nm. Testing rangesuhusebesar 37oC - 67oC with every temperature rise of 10oC.Berdasarkan research results, multimode length 5.5 cm there is a graph increase with R2 of 93.7%. The increase in temperature, the loss of power generated greater. While the multimode length 6 cm, 6.5 cm, and 7 cm indicate that there is a decrease graph, for multimode length 6 cm with R2 equal to 97,7%, for multimode length 6,5 cm with R2 equal to 99,7%, for long multimode 7 cm with R2 99.2%. While based on result of calculation by Lagrange Interpolation method for suhuberstruktur SMS sensor based on result of calculation using Lagrange Interpolation method with different multimode length have same data regularity compared to temperature sensor structured SMS based on measurement result. For example, as long as 7 cm long multimode yield R2 of 99.2% for the measurement result and yield R2 of 99.3% for the calculation result.
Effect of Unreinforced Masonry Infill Walls on Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures
Authors: Abdelaziz Mohamed M. , Gomaa Mohamed S. , El-Ghazaly Hany
Published: November 2017

Introduction:

Unreinforced Masonry infill walls (URM) are commonly used in the Reinforced Concrete (RC) framed structures as interiors and exteriors partition walls. Although they usually are not considered in the structural analysis and design, their influence on the seismic performance of the framed structures is significant. A common practice in the modern and old RC buildings is to remove the URM walls in the lower stories for commercial reasons; garages, storages, shopsetc.

Methods:

In the present work, the effect of the URM walls on seismic performance of the RC framed structure will be studied. For that, three groups of 2-D three-bay framed structures, which are fully and partially infilled with the URM walls, will be studied. These groups are classified as three stories, six stories, and nine stories RC framed structures representing low, medium and, high rise buildings; respectively. In each group, different infill panels' configuration will be studied in order to simulate the cases of ignoring or considering the stiffness and strength of the URM. Double-strut nonlinear cyclic model for masonry panels has been utilized in order to account for the structural action of the URM walls. Pushover analysis is adopted for the evaluation of the seismic response of the frames considering the material inelasticity and the geometric nonlinearity in the analysis.

Results and Conclusion:

Some selected numerical simulation results in terms of base shear forces, lateral deflections, and inter-story drift ratios are obtained for all the considered configurations and presented in comparative way. The regular distribution of the infill walls can improve the framed structure performance. However, omitting the infill from the ground story leads to soft story phenomena as the columns in this story are more vulnerable due to the shear forces acting on them.
Study on Bearing Capacity of Prestressed Pipe Pile Foundation Under Horizontal Load
Authors: Xu Jin , Ma Lin
Published: November 2017

Background and Objective:

Prestressed high strength concrete pipe pile (PHC) shows brittle fracture when subjected to more than its own bearing capacity. Therefore, the non-prestressed steel bar is added to the PHC pipe pile, that is, the mixed reinforced pipe pile (PRC). The mechanical behavior of PRC group piles and PHC group piles under horizontal force is studied, and the bending moment diagram and displacement diagram of the pile body are compared so as to find the weak parts.

Material and Method:

In this paper, Φ600 pipe piles are chosen, and the PRC pipe piles are made of non prestressed steel bars of the same number as the prestressing steel bars, and the two steel bars are spaced apart. Referring to a specific project of Binhai New Area, the geological parameters are used, and the force analysis of group piles under horizontal force is carried out by using the ANSYS software.

Results:

ANSYS simulation results show that, under the horizontal loading, when the number of piles in group piles is different, the locations of maximum bending moments are different. Increasing the number of the PRC pipe pile with non prestressed reinforcement can effectively reduce the maximum bending moment of the pile body.

Conclusion:

Under horizontal load, with the increase of pile number and the pile cap aggrandizement, the position of maximum moment of pile body is shifted from 5-8 times diameter of pile to the top of pile. When the pile number reaches a certain amount, the maximum bending moment will appear at the joint between the pile cap and the pile body. At the same time, increasing the non prestressed steel bar does not influence the bending moment, and the reinforcement of the pile cap and the pile top should be strengthened.
The multilingual jurisprudence of the Court of Justice and the idea of uniformity in European Union Law
Authors: Domingues Joana Sousa
Published: November 2017

It is generally accepted that the development of a Union of law is largely due to the judicial decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union (hereinafter, CJEU). With its judicial pronouncements, the CEJEU aims to achieve the same legal effects in every language version of its judgments and, through them, to ensure the uniform application and interpretation of European Union law. Nevertheless, such judicial pronouncements, with normative and binding force, are the result of collegial decisions and drafted by jurists in a language that is usually nottheir mother tongue. In addition, they are also the result of various permutations associated with the necessary legal translation from and to (and vice versa) the working language of the Court and the official languages of the European Union. The published judgments presented as authentic are, in most cases, translations. To understand the construction of decisions of the CJEU is to understand the construction of the European Union law, and by consequence, the European project itself.
The transposition of the Private Enforcement Directive: a critical perspective
Authors: Costeira Maria José
Published: November 2017

This article analyses the proposal of transposition of the Private Enforcement Directive into the Portuguese legal system. It examines several aspects of the preliminary draft, which went through public discussion, but it highlights, specially, the articles about definitions, liability, means of proof and the potential impacts it could have on the organisation of the Portuguese judicial system. It criticises the incoherencies and points out some problematic aspects of the proposal and the necessary amendments that should be made to make the law stronger.
Control of the Administration and competition policy
Authors: Canedo Arrillaga María Pilar
Published: November 2017

This article seeks to analyse what is the purpose competition law serves in today’s society and reflect on how significant public authorities are in its application, both with an active and passive role. It analyses the main channels open to competition authorities, in order to bring to light possible breaches of competition principles committed by administrations and which are the most useful tools for stopping them. The paper considers that the role of public administrations in markets as regulators, providers of aid, economic operators or facilitators of contracting between companies is highly significant and may have a major influence on those markets. The proper exercise of these functions results in highly positive values for consumers and in an increase of the common good. Improper actions of the administration can be seriously harmful to the general interest. It concludes that ensuring the proper operation of the markets is essential if periods of economic recession are to be overcome. As such, public administrations must fulfil their mandate of guaranteeing the general good, shying away from sectoral interests that could bring increased short-term benefits but result in dysfunctions and harm for the common good and for consumers.
Lethal Dose (LD50) Fixation and Sensitivity of Fenugreek (Trigonellafoenum-graecumL.) to Gamma Radiation for Induction of Mutation
Authors: PATEL ANURADHA , VERMA POONAM , CHOUDHARY SHARDA , VERMA ARVIND KUMAR
Published: November 2017

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecumL.) is an annual crop, mainly used as a spiceand leafy vegetable crop in many parts of the world. Classical breeding in fenugreek is restricted due to its low genetic variability and small flower size which hamper manual emasculation and pollination. Mutation breeding is an effective way to enrich genetic variability in crop plants. An experiment was conducted to determine the lethal dose of the physical mutagen gamma rays in fenugreek. The dry seeds of fenugreek were exposed to different doses of gamma rays i.e. 150Gy, 200Gy, 250Gy, 300Gy and 350Gy. These irradiated seeds were sown in the Petri plates with non-irradiated seeds (control). As the dose of gamma rays increased, there was a decrease in germination percentage, seedling survival, root length, shoot length and vigour index. Among five doses of gamma rays, the maximum seed germination was observed at lowest dose 150Gy (93%), followed by 200Gy (83%), 250Gy (76%), 300Gy (76%) and 350Gy (64%). The seedling survival was decreased from 90% (in control) to 56% in 350Gy dose of gamma rays. The gamma rays dose of 150Gy gave stimulatory effect on seedlings growth. The growth parameters were dose dependent, as the dose of gamma rays increased from 200Gy to 350Gy. The gamma rays dose of 350Gy showed 64% seeds germination and 56% of seedlings survival. Therefore, it is concluded that the LD50 dose for fenugreek is close to 350Gy. This information would be highly useful for initiating mutation breeding programme in fenugreek
Prediction of Seedling Establishment in Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) based on Laboratory Tests
Authors: SINGH R. K. , VERMA S. S. , KUMAR RAJESH
Published: November 2017

The relationship between various laboratory tests with field establishment (%) was studied in coriander. The field establishment had significant positive correlation with SG (r = 0.99), AA test (0.98) and tz test (r =0.92) while others were non-significant. Therefore, these three tests were found reliable in the prediction of field establishment. The tests like standard germination and the accelerated ageing test could predict field establishment to a reliable level (R2=0.98) and (R2=0.97), respectively. The importance and implications of these tests have been discussed in relation to field establishment.
Estimation of Evapotranspiration andIrrigation Scheduling of Lentilusing CROPWAT 8.0 Model for Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: VEERANNA JATOTH , MISHRA A. K.
Published: November 2017

To achieve effective water allocation and planning, the information about Lentil crop water requirements, irrigation withdrawals, soil types and climate conditions were gathered from the study area i.e. Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh (A.P). The main objectives of the study area wereto estimate the Lentil crop water requirement (i.e., evapotranspiration) and deciding the proper sowing time in semi-arid agro-climatic conditions.The CROPWAT 8.0 was used to estimate the climatic water deficit, net irrigation requirement (NIR) and gross irrigation requirement (GIR) under different rainfed and irrigated conditions with six different growing dates with aninterval of 10 days.The results showed that the best sowing dates were last week of September to 1st week of October, which gives thebest utilization of rainfall as effective rainfall. The net and gross irrigation requirement(NIR and GIR) varied from a minimum to maximum as 69.7 mm, 110.3 mm, 78.2 mm, 119.4 mm, 114 mm and 165.9 mm; respectively for all sowing dates. Thus by adopting a proper sowing date and irrigation scheduling criteria, it is possible to save 49.7 mm of water as NIR for theearly sown crop.
Management of Rice root-knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne graminicola) in Aerobic rice Using Botanicals under Climatic
Authors: KESHARI NISHI , KUMARI ANUPAMA
Published: November 2017

A field study was conducted to screen out the efficacy of different botanicals against Meloidogyne graminicola infected aerobic rice field. The extracts of neem seed kernels, leaf extracts of Parthenium argentatum, Lantana camara, Jatropha curcus, Moringa sp. @ 3 % v/v were applied as treatments along with one chemical treatment by Carbofuran @ 1 kg a.i. /ha were applied to seven treatments including control. These treatments were given in the plots of anaerobic rice field at KVK Vaishali, Bihar during 2011 and 2012 and compared with control. The results showed that the vegetative growth of plants like shoot length and weight, root length and weight and grain yield was significantly higher than the control. Also reduction in the number of galls, the number of females and number of juveniles were decreased significantly in botanicals treated plants compared to control. Although carbofuran treated plants showed the best results regarding the vegetative and reproductive growth of plants as well as reduction of root-knot nematodes, a treatment where Parthenium argentatum was given to the plants, performed better than the other botanicals. Since it is a toxic weed which spreads very fast and causes many deleterious effects on crops, human and animal health as well as on environment as a whole, its use as a biocontrol of M. graminicola in aerobic rice may be a great eco-friendly approach for the saving of environment
Evaluation of Efficacy of different Fungicides againstFalse Smutdisease in rice
Authors: KUMAR SANJEEV , KUMAR VINOD , MISHRA D. P. , . ERAYYA
Published: November 2017

An attempt was made to evaluate the efficacy of fungicides against the false smut disease of ricecaused by Ustilaginoideavirensat farmer’s field in different locations of Bhagalpur district (Bihar) during the two consecutive kharifseasons of 2013and 2014. The results revealed that all the tested fungicides showed significantly better performance over control (Farmers practice). Technology option (TO3)seed treatment with Carbendazim @ 2g/kg seed and twospraysof Propiconazole @ 1 ml/lhas shownthe minimum disease severity (20.3%) over the all technology option and farmers practice (control). Significantly maximum grain yields (36.5 q/ha) was also obtained from technology options (TO3), which was statistically superior over TO2seed treatment with Carbendazim @ 2g/kg seed and one foliar spray of Propiconazole @1ml/l and technology option (TO1) seed treatment with Carbendazim @ 2g/kg seed and one foliar spray of Carbendazim @2g/l, whereas minimum yield (18.3 q/ha) was obtained from control
Chemical Constituents in Some Promising Genotypes of Indian Mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.]
Authors: SINGH SUNITA , SINGH R. P. , SINGH H. K. , KHAN N. A. , MAURYA M. K.
Published: November 2017

Among the oilseed Brassica crops, Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.] is an important source of oil from a nutritional point of view. The nutritional value of oil and cake quality is governed mainly by the composition of its fatty acids, iodine value, saponification, acid value, glucosinolates, crude fibre, protein and limiting amino acids, etc. Seventeen varieties/strains of Indian mustard were taken for saturated and unsaturated fatty acid analysis. The eicosenoic was absent in genotype (NUDBYJ-10) and erucic acid (NUDBYJ-10, LES-46 and Pusa mustard- 21). The fatty acid composition found a variable in different genotypes. Saturated fatty acid, Palmitic + Stearic ranged between 2.3 to 6.5%, Oleic 10.6 to 40.7%, Linoleic 16.1 to 37.7%, Linolenic 13.3 to 26.7%, Eicosenoic 0.00 to 10.30% and Erucic acid 0.00 to 47.50%, respectively. Alternaria blight severity also varied in different genotypes and ranged between 18.75 to 56.25%, maximum being in genotype Kranti and minimum in LES-47. No significant correlation was observed between the fatty acid composition and disease severity. The oil content range from 38.1 to 42.60% and protein content was found highest in variety RGN-73. The amino acid viz. methionine and tryptophan range between 0.41 to 1.81 g/16gN and 0.41 to 1.81 g /16g N, respectively.
The Relationship between Self-Regulated Strategies and Burnout: A Teacher Analysis in the EFL Context of Iran
Authors: Karamooz Mojgan , Narafshan Mehry Haddad
Published: November 2017

The deleterious effects of teacher burnout (academic-related stress) on academic outcomes have been previously established. However, teacher burnout’s relationship with self-regulated strategies as well as underlying factors contributing to their potential relationship is less understood. Consequently, the present study examined the link between Iranian EFL teachers’ self-regulation and burnout at Kerman English language institutes. For this aim, a total of 101 English language teachers teaching in fifteen language institutes in Kerman took part in this study. The research participant selection was according to the convenience sampling. They completed two questionnaires: Teachers’ Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) designed by Yesim et al. (2009), based on the model proposed by Zimmerman’s self-regulation (2000), and Teachers’ Burnout Questionnaire (TBQ) extracted from Pines et al. (1981) Burnout Scale. This study was a quantitative correlation survey of issue in which the relationship between predictor variable (self-regulation) and criterion variable (burnout) was analyzed. The findings yielded via correlation analysis documented that there was a significant negative relationship between applying self-regulated strategies and burnout. Subsequent data analyses showed that among the components of self-regulated strategies, goal setting was the best predictor of burnout. It means that EFL teachers who establish goals for their teaching and attempt to accomplish them will be rarely at the risk of burnout.
Six Month Download and View Report (Vol 1, Nr. 2)
Authors: Crandell Otis
Published: November 2017

The following report summarises the number of views and downloads of each of the articles in Volume 1, Number 2 of the Journal of Lithic Studies for the first six months after publication of this issue.
Middle Palaeolithic technical behaviour: Material import-export and Levallois production at the SU 13 of Oscurusciuto rock shelter, Southern Italy
Authors: Marciani Giulia , Spagnolo Vincenzo , Aureli Daniele , Ranaldo Filomena , Boscato Paolo , Ronchitelli Annamaria
Published: November 2017

The Oscurusciuto rock shelter, located in southern Italy (Puglia), has yielded a long Middle Palaeolithic stratigraphy rich in lithic assemblages, fireplaces and faunal remains, attesting Neanderthal occupation during the MIS 3. This paper is focused on the stratigraphic unit 13, consisting of a sandy compact deposit mixed with pyroclastic sediment above a thick level of tephra-US 14, identified as Mt. Epomeo green tuff (dated Ar/Ar ~ 55 ka).Level 13 represents the first stable human occupation after the deposition of tephra. Our goal was to examine the lithic assemblage of this stratigraphic unit by means of an interdisciplinary approach (technology, RMU, refitting program) in order to identify the economic behaviour and technical strategies of Neanderthals occupying the stratigraphic unit 13 of Oscurusciuto.The technical strategies applied indicate fragmentation of the reduction processes, as well as probable events of importation and exportation of objects. The lithic material were introduced at different stages of manufacturing. Pieces were introduced in the form of rough objects (pebbles), as well as semi-finished items, and as finished tools. This fragmentation of the chaîne opératoire also demonstrate the palimpsest nature of the level which is made up of different events happening one after another.The main concept of debitage was Levallois, generally realized on local jasper and siliceous limestone pebbles or cortical flakes. Jasper and siliceous limestone flakes, backed flakes and convergent flakes were the technological objectives of the debitage. A marginal volumetric debitage aimed at producing bladelets was also attested.