bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Faster quantum mixing for slowly evolving sequences of Markov chains
Authors: Orsucci Davide , Briegel Hans J. , Dunjko Vedran
Published: November 2018

Markov chain methods are remarkably successful in computational physics, machine learning, and combinatorial optimization. The cost of such methods often reduces to the mixing time, i.e., the time required to reach the steady state of the Markov chain, which scales asδ−1, the inverse of the spectral gap. It has long been conjectured that quantum computers offer nearly generic quadratic improvements for mixing problems. However, except in special cases, quantum algorithms achieve a run-time ofO(δ−1N), which introduces a costly dependence on the Markov chain sizeN,not present in the classical case. Here, we re-address the problem of mixing of Markov chains when these form a slowly evolving sequence. This setting is akin to the simulated annealing setting and is commonly encountered in physics, material sciences and machine learning. We provide a quantum memory-efficient algorithm with a run-time ofO(δ−1N4), neglecting logarithmic terms, which is an important improvement for large state spaces. Moreover, our algorithms output quantum encodings of distributions, which has advantages over classical outputs. Finally, we discuss the run-time bounds of mixing algorithms and show that, under certain assumptions, our algorithms are optimal.
Dispositivos Interacionais: Atravessamentos e Redefinições de Fronteiras na Sociedade em Midiatização
Authors: Xavier Monalisa Pontes , Batista Ana Lúcia de Medeiros
Published: November 2018

Frente à importância de debatesconceituais para o avanço das teorias e aconsolidação do campo da Comunicaçãoe as relações que se estabelecem com astransformações da sociedade, buscamos,neste artigo, contribuir para a discussãoem torno do conceito de dispositivosinteracionais, bem como sua inserçãoe funcionamento enquanto parte dofenômeno da sociedade em midiatização.Para isso, contextualizamos a referidasociedade a partir dos agenciamentosentre campos e a ascensão da mídiacomo “processo interacional dereferência” (BRAGA, 2006). Discutimosconceitualmente o dispositivo, desde aproposição foucaultiana, passando pelasformulações de Agamben, até chegar àconstrução do dispositivo interacionalproduzido nas interações midiatizadascontemporâneas.
The Efficacy of an Antioppression Curriculum for Health Professionals
Authors: Wu Diana , Saint-Hilaire Lamercie , Pineda Andrew , Hessler Danielle , Saba George W. , Salazar René , Olayiwola Nwando
Published: November 2018

Background and Objectives: Health professionals increasingly recognize the role that social determinants play in health disparities. However, little focus is placed on how health care professionals themselves contribute to disparities through biased care. We have developed a curriculum based on an antioppression framework which encourages health professionals to evaluate their biases and combat health care disparities through an active process of allyship.
Methods: Teaching methods emphasize skill building and include lectures, guided reflections, and facilitated discussions. Pre- and postsurveys were administered to assess participants’ confidence level to recognize unconscious bias and to be an ally to colleagues, patients, and staff. In total, we conducted 20 workshops with a total of 468 participants across multiple disciplines.
Results: The survey response rate was 80%. Using a paired t-test, the mean difference in the pre- and postsurveys revealed a statistically significant improvement across all measures. Participants showed the greatest improvements (large effect size d>0.8) in their understanding of the process of allyship, their ability to describe strategies to address, assess, and recognize unconscious bias, and their knowledge of managing situations in which prejudice, power, and privilege are involved.
Conclusions: Results show that an antioppression curriculum can enhance health professionals’ confidence in addressing bias in health care through allyship. For those who value social justice and equity, moving from the role of bystander to a place of awareness and solidarity allows for one’s behaviors to mirror these values. Allyship is an accessible tool that all health professionals can use in order to facilitate this process.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE MACHINES FROM LEARNER TO DECISION MAKER: INDUSTRY 4.0 AND BIG DATA
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Şebnem , ERKOLLAR Alptekin , OBERER Birgit
Published: November 2018

When the historical
journey of industrialization was reviewed, a particular paradigm shift can be
observed because of every technological change and innovation. These paradigm
shifts, called industrial revolutions, have changed the core from mechanics to
electrical energy, from electrical energy to electronics and automation.
Today's economy is about to face the fourth industrial revolution triggered by
social, economic, technological and political changes. That revolution, known
as Industry 4.0, is based on smart manufacturing, the implementation of
cyber-physical systems in production (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud
computing, and big data. In addition to the difference in production processes,
the concept is planned to reveal personalized products and services. The
fulfillment of all this depends on the continuity of the environment regarding
innovation and learning. This continuity will be ensured by analyzing every
data that may directly or indirectly affect the production process. Establishing
such a data processing policy for today's classic factory structures is an
essential competitive advantage. However, when it comes to smart factories,
this policy will evolve into the big data analytics-driven one, and become a
necessity beyond the competitive advantage. From this point of view, the role
of big data in the Industry 4.0 concept and its impact on each stakeholder,
which has different and variety contribution from production processes to
qualified human resources, should be carefully examined. In this study, it is
aimed to show the role and effectiveness of big data by presenting industrial
applications and cyber-physical system architecture under the concept of
Industry 4.0.
THE ROBUSTNESS ASSESSMENT FOR EVENT DRIVEN MOLECULAR DYNAMICS BY CALCULATING SPEED OF SOUND
Authors: AKKAYA Volkan Ramazan , KANDEMİR İlyas
Published: November 2018

Event-driven molecular dynamics (EDMD) is a special application of Molecular Dynamics (MD) derived from kinetic theory of gases.  While classical solution of Navier-Stokes equations fails at high Knudsen (Kn) number flows, EDMD is valid on entire regime. Interaction potentials are considered discrete and exist only at the moment of impact. Hence, molecule trajectories are linear. Unlike the classical MD, this helps to simulate bigger systems. Molecular interactions, interaction times and partners can be predicted deterministically. Diatomic and polyatomic molecules are handled by an implemented energy relaxation scheme. Calculation of possible event times and determination of the earliest are the most time-consuming steps of the simulation. In order to improve computational speed, a cell partitioning methodology and a priority queue structure are implemented in this study. The effect of the implementations on the performance is investigated and optimum simulation parameters are determined; when using PQ, number of cells must be greater than the number of molecules for maximum computational speed. Robustness assessments for the implementations are conducted with a real-world problem. Extreme density difference in confined geometries has vast usage in engineering and is also a good example of stress test because of its complex nature. This paper addresses the calculation of sound speed in a shock tube filled with a diatomic gas by using EDMD simulations. The robustness is validated since the results agrees perfectly with the theoretical values.
Complex ZNN for computing time-varying weighted pseudo-inverses
Authors: Stanimirovic Predrag , Wang Xue-Zhong , Ma Haifeng
Published: November 2018

We classify, extend and unify various generalizations of weighted Moore-Penrose inverses in indefinite inner product spaces. New kinds of generalized inverses are introduced for this purpose. These generalized inverses are included in the more general class called as the weighted indefinite pseudoinverses (WIPI), which represents an extension of the Minkowski inverse (MI), the weighted Minkowski inverse (WMI), and the generalized weighted Moore- Penrose (GWM-P) inverse. The WIPI generalized inverses are introduced on the basis of two Hermitian invertible matrices and two Hermitian involuntary matrices and represented as particular outer inverses with prescribed ranges and null spaces, in terms of appropriate full-rank and limiting representations. Application of introduced generalized inverses in solving some indefinite least squares problems is considered. New Zeroing Neural Network (ZNN) models for computing the WIPI are developed using derived full-rank and limiting representations. The convergence behavior of the proposed ZNN models is investigated. Numerical simulation results are presented.
A note on successive coefficients of spirallike functions
Authors: Li Ming
Published: November 2018

Even there were several facts to show that ||an+1(f)|-|an(f)|| ? 1 is
not true for the whole class of normalised univalent functions in the unit
disk with with the form f(z) = z + ??,k=2 akzk. In 1978, Leung[7] proved
||an+1(f)|-|an(f)|| is actually bounded by 1 for starlike functions and
by this result it is easy to get the conclusion |an| ? n for starlike
functions. Since ||an+1(f)|-|an(f)|| ? 1 implies the Bieberbach
conjecture (now the de Brange theorem), so it is still interesting to
investigate the bound of ||an+1(f)|-|an(f)|| for the class of
spirallike functions as this class of functions is closely related to
starlike functions. In this article we prove that this functional is bounded
by 1 and equality occurs only for the starlike case. We are also able to
give a precise form of extremal functions. Furthermore we also try to find
the sharp bound of ||an+1(f)|-|an(f)|| for non-starlike spirallike
functions. By using the Carath?odory-Toeplitz theorem, we obtain the sharp
lower and upper bounds of |an+1(f)|-|an(f)| for n = 1 and n = 2.
These results disprove the expected inequality ||an+1(f)|-|an(f)||?
cos ? for ?-spirallike functions.
Introducing of an orthogonally relation for stability of ternary cubic homomorphisms and derivations on C*-ternary algebras
Authors: Rabbani M. , Eshaghi M.
Published: November 2018

In this article, weintroduce a kind of binary relation on a nonempty set with
name of orthogonally relation which we develop for sequences, continuous
maps, metric spaces, contraction maps, preserving maps and etc. All of the
above concepts are generalized forms of ordinary case, so they are very
important for extension and finding new results. we expect some of the
concepts in the mathematics can be changed by orthogonally relation, such as
functional equations and some of the theorem in the fixed point theorem
method. In this research we illustrate one of the applications of
orthogonally relation on ternary cubic homomorphism and ternary cubic
derivations, so we prove the stability of orthogonally ternary cubic
homomorphisms and orthogonally ternary cubic derivations on C*-ternary
algebras for the functional equation by using fixed point method. Also to
create the stability, we choose a suitable control function and we show
ability and validity of the proposed method for the functional analysis.
Yenilikçi Bir Mentorluk Yaklaşımı: Tersine Mentorluk
Authors: Kişi Nermin
Published: November 2018

Tüm dünyada yaşanan dijital dönüşüm süreci yeni kavram,
paradigma ve uygulamaları beraberinde getirmiştir. Bu uygulamalardan biri
günümüzde giderek yaygınlaşan tersine mentorluk yaklaşımıdır. Tersine
mentorluk, geleneksel mentorluk ilişkisini tersine çeviren yenilikçi bir
yaklaşımdır. Bu yaklaşım özellikle yeni teknolojileri takip etmekte ve
kullanmakta zorlanan üst düzey yöneticiler için teknoloji, sosyal medya ve güncel
eğilimler gibi konularda rehberlik sağlamaktadır. Tersine mentorluk iş
yaşamında kıdemi daha az olan genç çalışanın, kendisinden daha kıdemli ve
genelde daha üst yönetsel konumda olan kişiye mentorluk etmesi esasına
dayanmaktadır. Bu yenilikçi mentorluk türünde yeni nesiller de iş dünyası
hakkında kendilerinden önceki nesillerden öğrenmektedir. İki yönlü bilgi
değişim süreci olan tersine mentorluk bir yandan öğrenme ve gelişmeyi teşvik
ederken, diğer yandan işletmedeki iletişim ve işbirliği kalitesini arttırmaktadır.
Ayrıca, bu sistem yöneticilerin yeni fikirlere karşı açık bir tutum
sergilemesine ve küresel bir bakış açısı kazanmasına yardımcı olarak
işletmelerin sürdürülebilirliği için önem arz etmektedir. Bu araştırmada
tersine mentorluğun ortaya çıkışı, özellikleri ve faydaları ele alınacaktır.
Geleneksel mentorluk ve tersine mentorluk arasındaki farklar karşılaştırmalı
olarak değerlendirilecektir. Son olarak, iş dünyasından tersine mentorluk
uygulamalarına yer verilecektir.
Understanding The Perpetrators And Victims of Cyberbullying Through Facebook in The City of Palu
Authors: Khairil Muhammad
Published: November 2018

Communication Technology is growing rapidly, it reflects the social behavior of people in this digital era. Harassment is common in real world, thus it is also often in virtual life which leads to cyber harassment or cyberbullying. This research focuses on the Facebook users in reaction to the electing stimulus they got. The behavior of cyberbullying communication is an adverse behavior not only for the object (victim) but also the subject (actor) of cyberbullying itself. The purpose of this research is to identify the respondent behavior and as operant behavior. This research utilize a descriptive-qualitative approach using case study method. The electing stimulations found in the form of online (online interaction through Facebook) or offline (based on real world interaction, not via Facebook) stimuli. Based on the observation and interview with respondent, it can be concluded that there are three forms of cyberbullying communication behavior by youngadults in Palu City that occurred on Facebook, namely impersonation, denunciation, and flame war.
Development of a prenatal program for adults with personal histories of childhood abuse or neglect: a Delphi consensus consultation study
Authors: Berthelot Nicolas , Lemieux Roxanne , Lacharité Carl
Published: November 2018

Introduction

Pregnancy and the birth of a child present particular challenges for adults with personal histories of childhood abuse or neglect. However, few prenatal interventions address the specific needs of this population. This research aims to determine a list of actions that should be achieved during group interventions designed for expectant parents who experienced childhood trauma.

Methods

Fifteen stakeholders representing nine different Quebec health care and community organizations that work with families and/or trauma survivors participated in a Delphi process in two rounds. In round 1, three project leaders identified, from clinical and empirical literature, a set of 36 actions relevant for expectant parents who experienced childhood trauma. Using an anonymized online survey, stakeholders coded how important they considered each action and whether they were already conducting similar interventions in their clinical setting. Stakeholders subsequently participated in a one-day in-person meeting during which they discussed the pertinence of each action, proposed new ones and refined them. This was followed by a second anonymized online survey (round 2). A consensus was reached among the stakeholders regarding a final list of 22 actions.

Results

Two central clusters of actions emerged from the consultation process: actions aiming to support mentalization about self and parenthood, and actions aiming to support mentalization of trauma.

Conclusion

The Delphi process helped to identify what should be the core of a prenatal intervention targeting adults who experienced childhood trauma, from the viewpoint of professionals who will ultimately deliver such a program.
Promotion of physical activity in rural, remote and northern settings: a Canadian call to action
Authors: Nykiforuk Candace I. J. , Atkey Kayla , Brown Sara , Caldwell Wayne , Galloway Tracey , Gilliland Jason , Kongats Krystyna , McGavock Jonathan , Raine Kim D.
Published: November 2018

Introduction

The lack of policy, practice and research action on physical activity and
features of the physical (built and natural) environments in rural, remote and northern
settings is a significant threat to population health equity in Canada. This paper presents
a synthesis of current evidence on the promotion of physical activity in non-urban
settings, outcomes from a national priority-setting meeting, and a preliminary call to
action to support the implementation and success of population-level initiatives targeting
physical activity in non-urban settings.

Methods

We conducted a “synopses of syntheses” scoping review to explore current
evidence on physical activity promotion in rural, remote, northern and natural settings.
Next, we facilitated a collaborative priority-setting conference with 28 Canadian experts
from policy, research and practice arenas to develop a set of priorities on physical activity
in rural, remote and northern communities. These priorities informed the development
of a preliminary Canadian call to action.

Results

We identified a limited number of reviews that focused on physical activity
and the built environment in rural, remote and northern communities. At the prioritysetting
conference, participants representing rural, remote and northern settings identified
top priorities for policy, practice and research action to begin to address the gaps
and issues noted in the literature. These priorities include self-identifying priorities at
the community level; compiling experiences; establishing consistency in research definitions
and methods; and developing mentorship opportunities.

Conclusion

Coordinated action across policy, practice and research domains will be
essential to the success of the recommendations presented in this call to action.
İyi ebeveyn, çocuğu için her zaman her şeyi yapan ebeveyn değildir: Algılanan Helikopter Ebeveyn Tutum Ölçeği (AHETÖ) geliştirme çalışması
Authors: Yılmaz Hasan
Published: November 2018

Helikopter anne baba kavramının 30 yıllık bir geçmişi vardır. Bu çocuk yetiştirme tutumu; anne babanın çocuğu üzerinde aşırı kontrol sağlama çabası, ortada somut sebepler bulunmasa dahi çocuğunun başına gelebilecek herhangi olası bir zarar veya başarısızlığı önlemek için abartılı bir telaş ve çocuğa ihtiyaçlarının ötesinde özveri ile kendini gösterir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, algılanan helikopter ebeveyn tutumunu; anne ve baba düzeyinde etik konular, güven-temel yaşam, akademik yaşam ve duygusal yaşam boyutlarında ölçebilecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir araç üretmektir. Araştırmanın örneklemi 13-45 yaş grubundan 2020 katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Veriler üzerinde AFA, DFA ve iç tutarlık katsayıları hesaplanmış ayrıca uyum geçerliğini sınamak için korelasyon katsayıları bulunmuştur. Ölçeğin anne formunun ait uyum endeksleri; Ï‡2/sd= 10,05, RMSEA=0,07, SRMR=0,054, CFI=0,95, NFI=0,94, NNFI= 0,94, GFI=0,91, AGFI=0,90; baba formu için ise; Ï‡2/sd=5,51, RMSEA=0,050, SRMR=0,045, CFI=0,96, NFI=0,95, NNFI=0,95, GFI=0,95, AGFI=0,94 olarak hesaplanmıştır. İç tutarlık katsayıları .85 ve .83’dür.   Ayrıca iki ayrı araçla test edilen uyum geçerliliği verileri, her iki form ve dört boyut için yeterli bulunmuştur. Geliştirilen ölçek; araştırmacılar, eğitimciler, çocuk gelişimi uzmanları tarafından, ebeveynlerin anne ve baba düzeyinde helikopter tutumlarını saptayabilecek nitelikleri taşımaktadır.
ION AGÂRBICEANU’S BEGINNINGS AS JOURNALIST
Authors: ORMENIȘAN Alexandra Cătălina
Published: November 2018

Witness of the most important key-events in Romania’s history, the Romanian writer Ion Agârbiceanu couldn’t be anything else but one of the most important journalists of Transylvania, a region with a tumultuous history and a lot of unsettled periods. During almost 60 years, Agârbiceanu published more than 2.000 articles, in about 80 newspapers, like Patria, Tribuna, Transilvania, Glasul Ardealului, Unirea or Luceafărul. This paper aims to analyze the articles that Agârbiceanu wrote in his first years as a journalist, in order to understand the way he reflected the social reality and the historical facts. Also, an-other point of interest was to see if he tried to educate through his articles and to help people adapt to the changing society, considering that he was a writer, so he had the skills to make himself understood and to capture interest. As a further research, this study can help to understand the way his ideas changed during the years and also for a better interpretation of his literature.
MEDIA REPRESENTATION OF ARRESTED POLITICIANS. INTERPRETING THE LEGAL PROVISIONS, FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
Authors: ŞTEFĂNEL Ana-Iuliana , JURĂU Sînziana
Published: November 2018

Former presidential candidate, former Minister of Tourism, a female politi-cian with a presence and an impeccable style, Elena Udrea had a clear, well defined public image prior to her arrest on February 10th 2015. However, her public appearances and her public image shifted dramatically after her arrest. As stated in our previous article , the current research intends to re-flect upon one of the most well-known and ethically and legally challenging for the media case in Romanian politics: Elena Udrea’s arrest. After verifying firstly the ethical dimension, in order to confirm or infirm the main research hypothesis that the monitored Romanian media outlets violated the ethical right to privacy of politicians, as well as their right to dignity and public im-age, we shift our focus on the second hypothesis regarding observance of the legal norms, and verify whether the legal provisions regarding the right to privacy and private life, as well as the right to dignity, honor, reputation and disposing of one’s public image have been respected by the journalists.
CODE-SWITCHING IN THE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION OF THE ROMANIAN USERS OF FACEBOOK
Authors: STIPIUC Andrei
Published: November 2018

Code-switching is a sociolinguistic phenomenon which appears fre-quently in the written messages (status updates) of the Romanian users of the most important online social platform. There is certain diversity in what concerns the foreign language used in these contributions, the switching type or the extent to which a foreign language is appropriated, depending on a series of social factors like the age, education, geographical location or marking of the affiliation to a certain linguistic community. The data gathered during many years of research tries to create categories, subtypes and strategies. These are meant to illustrate and explain, whenever possible, this sociolinguistic feature of the written communication between Romanian users speaking Romanian as their native language. This data can prove itself useful in sketching a certain language profile in asynchronous, computer mediated communication.
Oenothera speciosa Nutt. (Onagraceae) en la provincia de Sevilla (España).
Authors: Pulgar Sañudo Íñigo , Ortega Olmo Patricia , Herrera Rodríguez José Manuel
Published: November 2018

Oenothera speciosa Nutt. (Onagraceae) in the province of Seville (Spain). Palabras clave: Planta adventicia, invasora, nueva cita, Sevilla. Key Words: Adventitious plant, invasive plant, new record, Seville.
PROFECÍA SIN PROFETAS: SPINOZA Y MAIMÓNIDES SOBRE EL DERECHO Y LA DEMOCRACIA DEL CONOCIMIENTO
Authors: Jacobson Arthur J.
Published: November 2018

Traducción realizada por Guillermo Montero.
Eko-verimlilik kavramı, gelişimi ve uygulanma süreci
Authors: GÜNGÖR Bengü , FELEKOĞLU Burcu
Published: November 2018

Eko-verimlilik, daha az atık, kaynak ve enerji kullanımı ile ürün üretme ilkesidir.  Bu özelliğe göre eko-verimlilik, sadece çevresel kaygılar için değil, aynı zamanda endüstriyel verimliliğin korunması, doğal kaynaklar ve ekonomik büyüme gibi birçok alan için de önemlidir. İşletmeler için süreç verimliliğinin arttırılması, doğal kaynak kullanımının azaltılması ve hammadde tüketiminin azaltılması, operasyonel verimliliği ve kârlılığı sağlayacaktır. Böylece, eko-verimli işletmeler, verimliliği arttırırken maliyetleri azaltacak ve daha rekabetçi hale gelecektir. Türkiye'de pek çok işletme, eko-verimli hale gelebilmek için danışmanlık hizmeti almaya ve Ar-Ge uygulamalarına ihtiyaç duymaktadır. Ancak, çevre odaklı bakış açısı dışındaki eko-verimlilik kavramının henüz net olarak tanımlanamamış ve anlaşılamamış olmasıyla beraber, ülkemizdeki yetersiz yenilik kapasitesi nedeniyle bu kavram yeterince uygulanamamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, eko-verimlilik kavramını açıklamak, uluslararası düzeyde kabul görmüş tanımlarından bahsetmek ve küresel gelişimini göstermektir. Ayrıca, ulusal ve işletme düzeyinde eko-verimliliğin uygulanma sürecine ilişkin temel adımları içeren akış diyagramları çalışma kapsamında sunulmaktadır. 
ОПТИМІЗАЦІЯ ПРОЦЕСУ ДИСПЕРГУВАННЯ КОМПОНЕНТІВ НАПІВФАБРИКАТІВ БІЛКОВО-ВУГЛЕВОДНИХ ІЗ ПЮРЕ МОРКВИ
Authors: Zolotukhina Inna
Published: November 2018

Актуальність теми дослідження. Розширення асортименту продуктів харчування, підвищення їхньої біологічної цінності, а також створення продуктів нового покоління, які б відповідали вимогам здорового харчування, є актуальною проблемою. Одним із напрямків реалізації цієї проблеми є розробка технологій виробництва молочно-білкових напівфабрикатів на основі копреципітату зі сколотин із додаванням овочевої складової.
Постановка проблеми. Запропонована нами технологія приготування молочно-білкових напівфабрикатів із додаванням пюре моркви передбачає отримання кінцевого продукту однорідної консистенції. З метою спрощення процесу виготовлення напівфабрикатів запропоновано розглянути можливість проведення процесу сумісного диспергування його компонентів.
Аналіз останніх досліджень і публікацій. Розглянуто останні публікації у відкритому доступі щодо визначення показників консистенціїпластичних систем.
Виділення недосліджених частин загальної проблеми. Одним із ключових чинників, що формує параметри відповідності харчової системи до властивостей, які від неї очікують, виступає спосіб оптимізації подрібнення її рецептурних складових.
Постановка завдання. Для вирішення задачі оптимізації необхідно провести дослідження диспергування маси напівфабрикатів від тривалості (ступеня) здрібнювання і виду встановленого ножа.
Виклад основного матеріалу. Розглянуто питання визначення граничної напруги зсуву компонентів напівфабрикатів білково-вуглеводних з метою оптимізації сумісного диспергування молочно-білкової та овочевої складових.
Висновки відповідно до статті. Визначено оптимальний час диспергування напівфабрикатів молочно-білкових із пюре моркви.
Stereoselective Aminoiodination of Activated Alkynes with Organoiodine(III) Reagents and Amines via Multiple-Site Functionalization: Access to Iodinated Enamines and N-Aryl Indoles
Authors: arepally sagar , Chamuah Ajoy , Duddu. S Sharada
Published: November 2018

A stereoselective aminoiodination of activated alkynes with PhI(OAc)2 and amines via multiple-site functionalization to afford (Z)diethyl 2-(diphenylamino)-3-iodomaleate derivatives with superior yields has been described. The key feature of this reaction is the incorporation of iodide and aryl group concurrently in the same molecule in a stereoselective manner by employing PhI(OAc)2 as electrophilic reagent as well as iodide and aryl group source. The high stereoselectivity of the reaction can be explained based on the structure of the possible intermediates, the conformations of which controlled by the hydrogen bonding, steric hindrance and electrostatic attractions. This reaction proceeds under mild conditions, providing various dialkyl 2-(diphenylamino)-3-iodomaleates by a single operation starting from activated alkynes. The robustness of our strategy is revealed by making of bis (dialkyl 2-(diphenylamino)-3-iodomaleate) derivatives involving formation of four new C-N bonds and two C-I bonds with a single step. The synthesized inactive 3° enamines (dialkyl 2-(diphenylamino)-3-iodomaleates) could be further transformed into highly substituted indoles via Pd catalyzed C-H and C-I activation under non-acidic conditions.
Indigenous Politics in Canada: The Predictable Political Non-Answer
Authors: Carrick Rebecca
Published: November 2018

This paper analyses the platforms of the three central parties (Progressive Conservatives, Liberal, and New Democratic Party) in the 2015 Canadian Federal Election, specifically referring to their proposals for addressing Indigenous politics. This paper illuminates the failure of all parties to put forward a comprehensive platform that acknowledges the systemic problems, and works towards permanent solutions to the state of living and relations with Indigenous peoples. Instead, each party focuses on the more visible, resulting effects. This method can only lead to further stigmatization from mainstream Canadians who are provided with only a limited discursive framework, in which to view Indigenous politics.
The District of Sechelt, British Columbia and the Municipal System of Aboriginal Self-Government
Authors: Asquin Nicholas
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this paper was, in exploring the details of the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and the powers it entails, to ascertain whether or not the Municipal Model represents a viable and successful option toward Aboriginal self-government. In this paper I examined the extent to which certain key provisions of the Sechelt Act align with the traditional goals of Aboriginal self-government to gauge its usefulness to Aboriginal groups. I performed this by first exploring the concept of Right and Title, its implications and the resulting powers which self-governing bands must possess to satisfy the provisions of Right and Title. I then used these criteria to establish a basic ‘report card’ against which the Municipal Model’s efficacy can be gauged through comparison with the provisions of the Sechelt Act. I found that not only does the Sechelt Act satisfy all vital criteria for an effective selfgovernment agreement, but that the Municipal Model name is itself a misnomer for a far wider package of rights and responsibilities than those given to municipalities. I conclude that the Sechelt Indian Band Self- Government Act is a highly effective iteration of the Municipal Model, contrary to criticism, and that the model’s success merits consideration as a viable Aboriginal self-government solution for future cases.
Judging the Judiciary as Federalism’s Umpire - Conflicting Visions of Canadian Federalism and the Ideal Role of the Judiciary Surrounding Bennett’s New Deal
Authors: Fung Nathan
Published: November 2018

When an attempt to shift the responsibility for unemployment insurance from the provinces to the federal government in response to the Great Depression was halted in 1937 after having been deemed unconstitutional by the judicial committee of the Privy Council, it provoked angry responses from contemporary legal scholars. Some questioned the wisdom of British Judges making rulings of social importance over Canadian affairs. However, newer analysis of the Court's decision, as well as a breakdown of some of the criticisms of the past shows that many of the arguments levied against the JCPC were misguided and that the JCPC, like the modern Supreme Court that replaced it, effectively played the role of an umpire in setting disputes between the two levels of government in a democratic fashion, as well as in a manner that conforms to Canada’s multinational character.
Race, Battered Women, and the Criminal Justice System
Authors: Kav Harini
Published: November 2018

This paper looks at the criminal case of Deborah Peagler and the California habeas law and explores the effectiveness of legislative changes to domestic battery laws as a mechanism for change in the criminal justice system in regards to its treatment of domestic violence survivors accused of committing a crime against their abuser. It focuses on the androcentric and racialized nature of the criminal justice system and argues that while legislative changes brought about by social movements facilitate opportunities for women like Peagler to pursue just outcomes, they do not counter the gender biases prevalent in the justice system and, alone, are insufficient in improving the treatment of domestic violence survivors in the criminal justice system.
Labeling and Framing: Understanding Responses to Terrorism and the Far-Right
Authors: Piasecki Alannah
Published: November 2018

The War on Terror narrative has created gaps in the critical understanding of terrorism studies, particularly in how the media and the state label politically motivated violence. The understanding of what terrorism means for western states has shifted dramatically after the events of September 11, 2001. With that shift, there has also been an increase in social movements that attempt to work within or work outside the current government rhetoric. However, the existence of such movements and groups and the violent acts they commit has been on the rise. This paper seeks to explore whether or not the inconsistent labeling of far-right social movement violence in western states as ‘lone wolf violence’ or ‘hate crime’ rather than ‘terrorism’ is detrimental to the critical understanding of both terrorism and counter terrorism.
Nineteen Eighty-Four: A Treatise on Tyranny
Authors: Banks Thomas
Published: November 2018

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four portrayed the societal antithesis of modern liberalism, and in so doing, established the adjective "Orwellian" in popular use. Orwell's novel thematically represents conceptual frameworks of tyrannical governance. Recently, questions regarding a crisis of democratic liberalism have prompted debate, discussion, and study. This article investigates how Orwell characterises the processes by which totalitarianism develops, delineates the nature of autocratic governance, and describes how totalitarianism achieves continuity. Further, this article parallels the typologies of tyranny, developed in Nineteen Eighty-Four, with the modern world. I seek to detail the ways in which Orwell's novel is a cautionary, critical commentary of totalitarianism relevant to contemporary society.
The Arab Springs: A Comparison of the Uprisings in Libya & Syria in 2011
Authors: Al-Turk Halima
Published: November 2018

The Arab Springs is known as “a revolutionary wave of demonstrations, protests, riots, protracted civil wars and other forms of opposition (both violent and non-violent) in the Arab territories” (Elfaith. 2015, 121). Starting in Tunisia on December 18, 2010, Mohamed Bouazizi a street vendor, set himself on fire after being harassed by municipal police officials. Bouazizi’s act of self-immolation sparked international attention, leading Tunisia into a revolution. After being in power for 23 years as Tunisia’s President, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali stepped down and fled to Saudi Arabia (Bunton 2013, 16). Tunisia’s revolution led both the Arab and non-Arab world to witness “spontaneous explosions of protests, [revolutions] and popular political upheaval” in countries such as Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Morocco, Lebanon, Algeria, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Sudan and Mauritania (Ismael and Ismael 2013, 229). The high levels of political corruption, economic hardships and the desire for a free democratic government all inspired the citizens of these countries to take action against their governments.
Human Development from Concept "Soft Skills" Communication
Authors: Othman Emilawati Binti , Manaf Masfizaizan Binti
Published: November 2018

The program and planning as well as the transformation of human development in education at the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia are aimed at producing a workforce capable of competitiveness and quality. This transformation aims to meet the demands and needs of human resources in addition to produce disciplined graduates, supporting the national aspirations and noble character. In the concept of "soft skills", communication is an essential element of self-development, generating knowledge, and competency. Therefore applying communication skills is needed, especially in the context of interpersonal, writing, presentation, training and consulting. To strengthen communication skills, more comprehensive and intensive approach are applied in polishing soft skills performance when planning, organizing, leadership or controlling. In this regard, human resource management dominates the careful planning and maximizes energy to be applied towards achieving a systematic and efficient communication skills and expertise in order to improve the quality of life and to protect the well-being of mankind. In order to realize this study, various metadological methods have been highlighted for intensive them is to distribute questionnaires to students of IPS who are currently undergoing the PUB2014 module, Human Development, adapting the theory learned by exposing the students IPS2-S1 to Demong Beach Resort Besut, Terengganu and students of IPS2-S2 went to the Woman's Welfare Association and Poverty Permata Al-Insyirah, Kuantan. Students were also given assignments and present the findings of the theory that have been learned and applied through "oral presentation" and using the IBM SPSS Statistics version 23 instrument to analyze the distributed questionnaire data. The findings of human development studies from the concept of "soft skills" find that human resource development is regarded as a lubricant as well as a generator within an organization also a catalyst for changes in human resource behavior within the organization, especially the students of IPS2-S1 and IPS2-S2 in Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (PSMZA). This is because IPS students have developed effective and productive communication skills for orphans and their environment.
Readiness of PSMZA Lecturer on The Use of Mooc Platform in Learning and Teaching
Authors: Hashim Hasliza Binti , Mat Ali Pazlina Binti
Published: November 2018

Currently, Malaysia is faced with challenges in efforts to provide a quality educational system. One of the surge in the Development Plan of Education (higher education) 2015-2025 is to ensure learning online at global level. So with this, the use of platform MOOC is one the first method was introduced as one of the approaches in learning and teaching. However the question arises whether polytechnic lecturer was ready to use online learning extensively, particularly in the process of learning and teaching. This study is intended to review the availability of committed lecturers Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of the use of platform MOOC in learning and teaching. Respondents were 153 lecturers in PSMZA and it has been selected at random. The instruments used are a set of survey questions. The findings indicate the availability of lecturers PSMZA will against the use of platform MOOC in learning and teaching are not influenced by gender. The mean score for female lecturers was 2.83 compared mean score men namely 2.57 and this shows women more ready against the use of platform MOOC. The mean score for aspects of female lecturers obstacles higher than male lecturers. This suggests that female lecturers more willing to use MOOC in learning and teaching although there are some aspects which have become obstacles. Someone who had the expectation of high availability using MOOC are less face obstacles while using MOOC in learning and teaching sessions. Coefficient of correlation variables obstacles in the use of MOOC and graduate readiness against MOOC is very weak with the value of the coefficient of correlation of -0.078. It is mean that female lecturers more willing to use MOOC in learning and teaching although there are some aspects which have become obstacles. Therefore clearly showed the use of MOOC among the lecturers PSMZA will provide positive indicators and should be polished to ensure the integration of technology in education achieved towards helping towards the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Cangkang Kerang Mutiara (Pinctada Maxima) Sebagai Sumber Hidroksiapatit
Authors: Rahayu Susi , Kurniawidi Dian W , Gani Abdul
Published: November 2018

Pearl shells (pinctada maxima) are the superior commodities in West Nusa Tenggara Province. The shellfish is utilized as a producer of pearls while the waste of pearl shells has not been widely used by the community. Main composition of fhe pearl shells is calcium. CaO content was tested using AAS and obtained CaO in shells as much as 52.23%. CaO is used as a source of hydroxyapatite (HAp). Shellfish powder is synthesized with H3PO4 compound. Synthesis is conducted by precipitation method. Synthesis results were analyzed utilizing XRD and FTIR. From the examination, HAp compounds were identified. Group of PO43, CO32, and OH are constituent groups of HAp compounds. Moreover, another calcium phosphate is formedÃÂ  namely TCP. This HAp compound has a maximum crystallinity of 78.33% at an angle of 77.18 ÃÂ°. The smallest HAp particle size at an angle of 31.92 ÃÂ° is 1.4 ÃÂ¼m. The degree of high crystallinity is influenced by high intensity and a wide FWHM. Meanwhile, the small molecule size is acquired on a wide FWHM with a small Bragg angle position.
Estimación de parámetros genéticos de maíz bajo mejoramiento por selección recíproca recurrente
Authors: Melendres-Martínez José Isabel , Valdivia-Bernal Roberto , Lemus-Flores Clemente , Medina Torres Raúl , Ortiz-Caton Margarito , Espinosa-Calderón Alejandro , Tadeo-Robledo Margarita
Published: November 2018

En el desarrollo de híbridos trilineales de maíz se requiere conocer los parámetros genéticos de las poblaciones que se usan para derivar sus líneas progenitoras. En este estudio se estimó la varianza aditiva directamente del componente genotípico del Anova en la evaluación aleatoria de 182 líneas S1 derivadas de la población ‘P’ (productores). Ésta participa en un patrón heterótico PxA (agricultores) en mejoramiento continuo mediante el método de la selección recíproca recurrente (SRR). En 2014 se evaluaron las líneas en Xalisco, Compostela y Santa María del Oro, Nayarit. El Anova combinado detectó diferencias significativas entre las líneas para la mayoría de las variables estudiadas. Altas estimas de varianza aditiva resultaron para rendimiento de grano y otras características agronómicas. Altas estimas de heredabilidad en sentido estricto fueron observadas debido a las altas estimas de varianza aditiva. El rendimiento de grano mostró una alta heredabilidad de 0.63, similar a la mayoría de las estimas estudiadas en maíz. Una alta heredabilidad fue observada en todos los caracteres de los componentes de rendimiento. Las estimas de heredabilidad variaron del 0.54 al 0.87 y se encuentran en los rangos similares que se han observado en la mayoría de los estudios realizados en maíz. Los valores son adecuados para el progreso en los caracteres evaluados de la población P; lo que permitirá para el caso de híbridos trilineales encontrar combinaciones intra-cruzas simples que se pueden usar como cruzas simples hembra en la producción de grano y semilla
El MIAF, una alternativa viable para laderas en áreas marginadas del sureste de México: caso de estudio en Chiapas
Authors: Cadena-Iñiguez Pedro , Camas-Gómez Robertony , López-Báez Walter , López-Gómez Hortencia del Carmen , González-Cifuentes José Helder
Published: November 2018

La introducción del sistema de maíz intercalado con árboles frutales (MIAF) en las zonas marginadas de Chiapas representa una excelente opción productiva y de reconversión productiva en lugares donde tradicionalmente solo se cultiva la ‘milpa’, los rendimientos obtenidos después del tercer año, han incrementado las expectativas de los productores, aun sin haber realizado un estudio de mercado a fondo, la relación B/C en promedio es arriba de 2, por lo que de implementarse este sistema en terrenos de ladera se beneficiaría al menos a 28 millones de mexicanos que viven bajo la condición de marginación en el sureste de México, las características fisiográficas de los terrenos de los productores, rebasan más 15% de pendiente, características de la mayoría de los estados del sur-sureste, con excepción de la Península de Yucatán, lo cual hace potencialmente factible su establecimiento, los productores seguirían produciendo sus satisfactores básicos y tendrían un motor económico en el corto y mediano plazo que activaría su economía.
Plantas silvestres del centro-norte de México con potencial para la producción de aceite
Authors: Flores-Villamil Miguel Ángel , Méndez-Gallegos Santiago de Jesús , García-Herrera Eduwiges Javier , Amante-Orozco Alejandro , Gómez-González Adrián , Cabral-Arellano Francisco Javier , Vasco-Leal José Fernando
Published: November 2018

Ante la fluctuación de precios y el agotamiento de los combustibles fósiles, así como de sus efectos negativos en el ambiente, el desarrollo y aprovechamiento de biocombustibles representan una alternativa potencialmente viable. No obstante, los insumos empleados en la producción de bioenergéticos, son altamente cuestionados por su sostenibilidad energética. Debido a ello, es prioritaria la búsqueda de fuentes alternativas a partir de plantas resistentes a factores climáticos adversos, alta capacidad de adaptación, bajo requerimiento de insumos y que no compitan con los alimentos. Considerando lo anterior, se realizaron muestreos en el centro-norte de México para colectar especies silvestres, a fin de determinar su potencial productivo, el contenido de aceite de las semillas, y analizar las características físico químicas del aceite. Se colectaron semillas de 19 especies de plantas. Agave sp., registró el potencial productivo de semilla más alto con 24 305 kg ha-1; sin embargo, presenta la limitante de tener un largo periodo de fructificación y su contenido de aceite es bajo. Cinco de las especies de semillas colectadas (Cucurbita ficifolia, Cucurbita foetidissima, Proboscidea louisianica, Jatropha dioica y Apodanthera undulata) alcanzaron contenidos de aceite superiores a 30%. A. undulata podría producir potencialmente hasta 1 315 kg ha-1 de aceite, lo que la hace tan competitiva como los insumos disponibles comercialmente. La caracterización físico química de los aceites mostró una amplia variación, que permitió identificar aceites con cualidades alimenticias, bioenergéticas y otros usos potenciales.
Rendimiento y calidad de semilla de ‘mijo Perla’ con uso de micorrizas Glomus intraradices y fertilizantes químicos
Authors: López-Ortega María Guadalupe , Velázquez-Martínez Mauricio , Hernández-Guzmán Filogonio Jesús , Mata-Espinosa Miguel Ángel , Rojas-García Adelaido Rafael
Published: November 2018

El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar el efecto de las micorrizas, fertilización química y su combinación en área foliar, composición morfológica, producción y calidad de semilla de mijo perla (Pennisetum glaucum Br.). La evaluación se realizó en primavera-verano 2013 en el Campo Experimental San Luis del INIFAP, se utilizaron micorrizas INIFAP y Azo-Fer, así como 120-60-00 y combinación de micorrizas con 60-30-00 y un testigo (sin ningún fertilizante). Las variables evaluadas fueron altura de planta, índice de área foliar, composición morfológica, producción de semilla, peso de mil semillas, peso hectolítrico, pureza, contenido de humedad, número de semillas por kg y eficiencia en el uso de agua. Se usó un diseño experimental completamente al azar (Tukey, 0.05). No se observaron diferencias (p> 0.05) en índice de altura de planta, área foliar, pureza, humedad, peso hectolítrico y peso de mil semillas. La producción de semilla fue similar (p> 0.05, kg ha-1) con uso de biofertilizantes y fertilizantes (micorriza INIFAP=2 221; micorriza INIFAP + 60-30-00= 1 811, micorriza Azo-Fer = 1 783; micorriza Azo-Fer + 60-30-00 = 1 754) y nutrición mineral (2 685); sin embargo, diferentes al testigo (p≤ 0.05; 1 631). En composición morfológica tanto en antesis como estado lechoso-masoso, no hubo diferencia en biomasa de tallos entre las fuentes de nutrición (p≤ 0.05) y fueron diferentes al testigo.