bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Beach Party Animal
Authors: Zanotti Marisa
Published: May 2017

No abstract availableThis review essay was originally published by Parallel Press, an imprint of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries, as part of The International Journal of Screendance, Volume 3 (2013), Parallel Press. It is made available here with the kind permission of Parallel Press.
Nephroprotective effect of turmeric on oxidative stress, renal histopathology and toxicity induced by gentamicin
Authors: Jogdand Sangita Devrao , Shinde Raju , Sinha Vivek , Chandrakar Naman
Published: May 2017

Background: Commonly used aminoglycosides have frequent side effect of nephrotoxicity, still are preferred by clinicians because of efficacy against gram negative bacteria, resistant bacteria, nosocomial infections and cost effectiveness. Gentamicin produces oxidative stress; substances ameliorating stress are used to reduce toxicity. Turmeric has multiple medicinal properties including potent antioxidant activity, hence study was undertaken.Methods: Eight groups containing six animals in each group, treated for 15 days. First group treated with normal saline. Second, fourth and sixth group treated with only gentamicin- sacrificed at 16, 22, 29th day. Third, fifth and seventh group treated with gentamicin and turmeric simultaneously and sacrificed on 16, 22, 29th day. Eighth group was pre-treated with turmeric for thirty days and concurrently treated with gentamicin and turmeric for 15 days and sacrificed on 16th day. Levels of blood urea, serum creatinine, superoxide dismutase and histopathological grades were assessed each time.Results: Severe renal dysfunction (146 ± 9.2, 2.03 ± 0.26), highest renal injury grading (3.66 ± 0.24) was observed in only gentamicin treated groups followed by spontaneous recovery after withdrawal of drug but with higher levels of oxidative stress (0.04 ± 0.01). Gentamicin and Turmeric treated groups maintained renal function and had lower level of renal damage grades and oxidative stress. Turmeric pre-treated group was having lowest oxidative stress (0.12 ± 0.03), histopathology grade (0.60 ± 0.06) with normal renal functions.Conclusions: Turmeric has potent antioxidant property which effectively protects kidney from damage induced because of gentamicin.
Effect of telmisartan in hypertensive patients with impaired fasting glycaemia
Authors: Mattam Bheemesh Naidu , Bano Zaheda , A. Meenakumari , Raman V. L. M.
Published: May 2017

Background: Telmisartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker, has a higher affinity for AT1 receptors. It has also been recognized as partial agonist of the nuclear hormone receptor PPAR-gamma. The present study is conducted to study the effect of Telmisartan in hypertensive patients with impaired fasting glycaemia.Methods: This is a prospective and randomised study done on 50 hypertensive patients with impaired fasting glycaemia. All the patients underwent following investigations like Fasting plasma glucose, blood pressure and body mass index were also measured.Results: Fasting plasma glucose, blood pressure (SBP, DBP) showed significant decrease after intake of 40 mg Telmisartan for three months. Changes in BMI are not significant.Conclusions: The present study shows that Telmisartan is effective in controlling blood-pressure by its AT1 receptor blocking activity. It is also effective in decreasing fasting blood glucose by its insulin sensitizing activity through partial peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) gamma activity.
Pattern of adverse effects in patients with nephrotic syndrome on oral prednisolone
Authors: S. Shankareswari , B. Jayapriya , V. Balamurugan P. , A. Lourdu Jafrin , K. Geetha
Published: May 2017

Background: Nephrotic syndrome is a common illness affecting the paediatric age group and 80% of the idiopathic syndrome is steroid sensitive. Multiple relapses make them vulnerable to the adverse effects of corticosteroids. There is limited literature evidence for the adverse effects of steroids in children with renal pathology.Methods: This descriptive, cross sectional study analyses the adverse effects of oral prednisolone in children and adults with nephrotic syndrome Fifty-five patients with nephrotic syndrome, attending nephrology or paediatric OP, more than 3 years of age and who were on oral prednisolone for a minimum of eight weeks were included in the study. Demographic details, detailed history, lab investigations and ophthalmic examination were done and the results were analysed.Results: Hypertension and behavioural changes were the most common adverse effects followed by dermatological, endocrine and metabolic changes. Infections and gastrointestinal disturbances were more in adults (p <0.05). Short stature was more in children (p< 0.05). There was no abnormality in blood glucose levels and body weight. Hypertension, cushingoid habitus, infections and short stature were statistically less in patients on alternate day prednisolone. But no statistical association could be made between the occurrence of cataract and the pattern of prednisolone use.Conclusions: Adverse effects pattern is different among adults and children. Also, the adverse effects are less with alternate day prednisolone regimen. Long term follow up into their adulthood is needed to analyse the morbidity produced by corticosteroids in these subsets of population.
In Dogs With Pyothorax Does Medical Management Alone, Invasive Medical Management, or Surgical Management Result in Better Long-term Outcome?
Authors: Dean Barnaby Luke , Adamantos Sophie
Published: May 2017

Clinical bottom line:

Currently available literature on canine pyothorax management is low quality, so it is difficult to draw meaningful conclusions from it. With this in mind, however, the literature does suggest that invasive medical management (thoracic drainage and lavage via in-dwelling thoracostomy tubes, and antimicrobial therapy) and surgical management (in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy) of canine pyothorax provide better long-term survival rates compared to non-invasive medical management (antimicrobial therapy, with or without thoracocentesis) alone. More definitive conclusions cannot be made until higher quality evidence (prospective, randomised, blinded) is available on the topic.

  
Conducting Market Research: An Aid to Organisational Decision Making
Authors: Nyukorong Remy
Published: May 2017

As firms grow more and more in global markets, the role of reliable, verifiable, timely and high quality marketing research information to support decision-making becomes increasingly indispensable. The effectiveness and usefulness of decision-making is directly connected to the broad condition of the preferred sector(s) of the global market. To obtain complete information regarding the market entails designing and completing a significant number of activities arranged in logical sequence. Marketing research is the principal means by which firms comprehend existing and potential customers. Thus, this conceptual paper proposes a framework for accomplishing global market research ventures. In addition, the paper outlines a number of factors that should be taken into consideration by scholars who engage in global market research ventures. The factors represent the diversity of challenges that should be focussed on in conducting research globally. Specific attention is given to the nuances linked to data collection and analysis. Taking cognisance of the above, the informational core in the management of global firms should be assessed according to its value and role in world-wide marketing management. Lastly, technological advances should be integrated into the market research process in order to ease and accelerate research performed across national borders.
Análisis Diagnóstico De Percepción En Adultos Jóvenes Sobre Participación Política Y Voto Electrónico En México
Authors: Chávez-Márquez Irma Leticia , Álvarez-Loya Liliana , Gutiérrez-Diez María del Carmen , Viramontes-Olivas Oscar Alejandro
Published: May 2017

Mexico is challenging the perfection of democracy exercised by the people through voting. The objective of the research was to determine the feasibility of the exercise of electronic voting in Mexico, according to the political perception of young adults. The analysis is focused in the persons between 25 to 46 years old. This is a segment of the population of great importance within the economically active population in Mexico, and by the number of voters in this range, they have great influence on the results of the elections. The work was done from an analysis of the database obtained from the territorial survey conducted nationwide by the Center for Social and Political Studies (CESOP) of the LXII Legislature of the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico between November 21 and December 2, 2014; 1,400 interviews were conducted with 18 senior citizens spread over 132 municipalities throughout the country. The results were grouped into two variables, the first being the Political Participation with three indicators and the second, the Electronic Vote with six indicators. Cronbach Alfa Coefficient was obtained, with a value of 0.715.To measure the internal consistency of the research work, a multivariate factor analysis was performed. The main results indicate that they have low interest in politics. Their intention to vote is high on the following elections. The majority believes that electronic voting, people would come with greater certainty to cast the vote.
Strategies for Transformation of Higher Education Towards Enhanced Productivity in Nigeria - The Role of Quality Assurance
Authors: Cecilia O. Okoro, , Chigozie N. Aguguam, , Chigozie N. Aguguam,
Published: May 2017

This paper x-rayed the importance and linkage of education to the development of the Nigerian society. The quality of tertiary education as a system which serves as a mechanism of advancement in Nigeria is being confronted with the age-long difficulties of limited access, scarce financing, decreasing quality and relevance. The paper examines the rationale for the transformation of tertiary education system towards enhanced standard of education in Nigeria. This entails a shift to a more realistic approach that encourages the involvement of everybody’s effort towards ensuring quality in Nigerian higher education. The concept, role and problems of art teaching and learning, role were discussed. The paper concludes that the state of tertiary education in Nigeria is poor and thus the need for new approaches to be utilised to turn the situation around for better. It thus recommended that there should be a complete overhaul of the mode of instruction, massive investment in infrastructures in higher education.
Ethical Concerns or Medical Dominance? Ethical Responsibility Conflicts Between Mental Health Authorities and Social Researchers
Authors: Abeysinghe Dilrukshi
Published: May 2017

The objective of this paper is to examine the ethical responsibility conflicts between mental health authorities and social researchers. This issue is examined with reference to the social research protocols imposed by the authorities of mental health institutions based on ethical grounds. It also explores how such ethical conflicts affect social research, which provides convincing evidence for the enhancement of mental health services. This paper analyzes ethical reasoning conflicts between social researchers and mental health authorities in terms of the psychiatric and social approaches to mental health and distress. The study is based on eight research projects to be conducted at mental health institutions in Sri Lanka during the period 2014–2016 that were designed by two academic staff members, two postgraduates, and four undergraduates in the Department of Sociology at the University of Colombo. Data was collected from the eight researchers who designed the research projects and from four administrative officers, one officer from each of the concerned institutions where the projects were to be conducted. A structured interview method was used to collect the data. According to the findings, the protocols recommended by mental health authorities based on ethical grounds divest social researchers of their ethical responsibility to conduct research that could advance mental health services and assist mental health service users. The study reveals that such protocols deprive mental health service users of their right and autonomy to make decisions about divulging information, expressing views, and accessing meaningful social relationships and activities.
Etude De L’exposition Des Banques Islamiques Au Taux D’intérêts Et De L’implication Sur La Gestion Actif-Passif
Authors: Aaminou Mohamed Wail , Moutahaddib Aziz
Published: May 2017

Theoretically, Islamic banks should not be exposed to the risk of interest rate fluctuations. Indeed, in the literature, Islamic finance is considered a finance without interest that stands out from conventional finance by means of profit sharing and losses. In practice, although Islamic banking products are not directly based on interest, several studies mentioned in this article have shown that these banks are not completely immune to this kind of risk. Moreover, unlike conventional banks, Islamic banks do not have the same flexibility to cover this risk since they do not use interest. So, the assessment of the level of exposure to interest risks and understanding its determinants is essential for studying the appropriate hedging strategies and the guarantee of stability of Islamic banks.
Essaie de Description du Système Foncier Congolais d’avant Le Contact Formel Avec La Civilisation Occidentale
Authors: Lonu Marie-Bernard Dhedya , Gehrin Markus , Cordonier Marie-Claire , Moke Michel Ilume , Wabassa Salomon Mampeta
Published: May 2017

The present study focuses on the description of the Congolese land system prior to formal contact with Western civilization. Contrary to what has been imagined, the natives of Congo have understood the notion behind landed property. This property is rather peculiar in that it does not fulfill all the criteria imposed by modern law. A few elements have enabled us to describe it. The notion of landed property has been made known to the natives. This property is established at the moment the pacific takes possession of it or by conquest of the soil. It is essentially influenced by the beliefs that characterize traditional Africa. However, the beliefs in the existence and interaction of the world of the dead with that of the living, and the beliefs in the divinity of the soil, makes it possible to specially guide the perception of landed property. Moreover, the community character directs land ownership towards collective ownership rather than individual ownership.
The Recent Decline in Italian Social Services System, Amid Financial Crises and Socio-Political Constraints
Authors: Burgalassi Marco , Melchiorre Eleonora
Published: May 2017

In Italy the social services have always been a marginal part of social protection system and only since the late twentieth century had a development. This development, however, at some time has stopped. The process of “liability reduction” of the national government towards the local welfare system and recent cuts in social funding, in fact, have led to a new decline of social services. This essay presents a longitudinal view of the issues that concerned the social services sector over the course of the last two decades. The objective of the analyses is to demonstrate that the recent decline in the social services system is tied to the economic recession of 2008, but was above all caused by the reaffirmation of the traditionally marginal position of social services on the agenda of the national government. The theoretical framework used considers the development of social services of the years of the late twentieth century as a passage of the extension and consolidation process of the Italian system of social protection built since the '60s. However, in this process the social services was placed at the edge of the main path and this determined the weakness of their position. Thus, the external event represented by the international financial crisis has had a negative impact almost exclusively on social services, while the historical features and the path of structuring of the Italian system of social protection has prevented the same happen for the other sectors (pensions, health).
Estudio De Tiempos Y Rendimientos En La Transformacion De Trozas De Madera Pinus Radiata D. Don (Pino) En Tablas Para La Elaboracion De Pallets
Authors: Cevallos Eduardo , Lara Ximena , Morocho Janneth , Dávalos Martha , Salazar Eduardo , Lara Sulema
Published: May 2017

This present study gives an estimation of the time and efficiency in the transformation of pine logs into boards for the manufacturing of pallets in the industry, Haro Madera. Here, the percentage of the wood used and the percentage of sawdust were determined. This was with a yield of 34.936% in the processing of the logs, 43.29% into square posts, and 15.08% in the direct transformation of the logs into boards. In order to determine the factors that affect the production of pine lumber, the wood was classified by its length, diameter, and shape where it was possible to determine its influence in the production into boards. This, therefore, proves that the qualitative factors are influential in the elaboration of the boards to construct pallets, in terms of time. Also, it was possible to determine that for the manufacture of an American type pallet, it took 10.24 minutes, while the European type pallet took 13.9 minutes. To determine the output per machine, a sampling was used. Here, specific observations were made, dividing working time and non-working time. Wood utilization percentage was low, the production line must be improved, and the logs from different plantations should be classified according to their diameter and shape.
Determinants of Corporate Social Disclosures in Kenya: A Longitudinal Study of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Authors: Wachira Muturi
Published: May 2017

This study which was exploratory in nature aimed to examine the extent to which firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange disclosure social responsibility information and also to determine company and corporate governance variables that influence the Corporate Social Disclosures (CSD) practice in Kenya. Data on the disclosure index and company characteristics were obtained from the annual reports of the respective companies. A relationship between the disclosure index and the various company characteristics was determined. It was found that size, profitability, liquidity, industry in which a company operates have a positive influence on the level of CSD. In addition, a company that a dispersed ownership disclosed more information than a company with concentrated ownership. Gearing and country of origin were found to have no influence on the level of CSD.
De L’excision Au Nord Et À L’ouest De La Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Bakayoko Ismailia , Gbagbo Michel K. , Traore Massandje
Published: May 2017

This exploratory study aims at understanding, through the theory of conventions, the social and psychosocial springs underlying the perpetuation of FGM in Côte d'Ivoire. It takes place in the northern and western regions, traditionally favorable to this practice. The approach consisted of interviewing 1008 subjects (women, children, circumcisers, administrative authorities and NGOs) by means of a questionnaire. It concludes with suggestions for strengthening policies in this field.
Ha-Joon Chang - Kicking Away the Ladder: Development strategy in Historical Perspective
Authors: Strachman Eduardo
Published: May 2017

Chang, como vem fazendo desde a publicação como livro de sua tese de doutorado, em 1994,1 continua fundamentando teórica e empiricamente as políticas industriais e a intervenção estatal nas economias, na busca incessante por demonstrar as falácias teóricas e históricas que os liberais freqüentemente utilizam em suas argumentações. Tais preocupações se mantêm em seu novo livro, “Kicking Away the Ladder: Policies and Institutions for Economic Development in Historical Perspective”,2 disponível, a partir de agosto, em algumas livrarias virtuais.
Different Viewpoints Image Registration for Remote Sensing Based on Multiple Image Features
Authors: Yang Kun , Pan Anning , Yang Yang , Zhang Su , Ong Sim Heng
Published: May 2017

Remote sensing image registration with different viewpoints plays an important role in the field of geographic information system. However, when there exists ground relief variations and imaging viewpoint changes, non-rigid distortion occurs thus the registration becomes increasingly challenging. The current methods will suffer from missing true correspondences when non-rigid geometric distortion occurs. To address the problem, we propose a robust remote sensing image registration method based on SIFT feature distance and geometric structure features. At first, the scale-invariant feature transform (SIFT), a partial intensity invariant feature descriptor is used to extract reliable feature point set from sensed and reference image respectively. Secondly, a novel algorithm based on multiple image features which constrains the geometric structure during transformation is used to estimate exact correspondences between point sets. Finally, an accurate alignment is achieved by mapping the sensed image to reference image using thin-plate spline. We evaluated the performances of the proposed method by three sets of remote sensing images obtained from the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and the Google earth, and compared with five state-of-the-art methods where our algorithm solved the non-rigid registration problem of remote sensing image with different viewpoints and showed the best alignments in most cases.
An Automatic Measurement Method for Absolute Depth of Objects in Two Monocular Images Based on SIFT Feature
Authors: He Lixin , Yang Jing , Kong Bin , Wang Can
Published: May 2017

It is one of very important and basic problem in compute vision field that recovering depth information of objects from two-dimensional images. In view of the shortcomings of existing methods of depth estimation, a novel approach based on SIFT (the Scale Invariant Feature Transform) is presented in this paper. The approach can estimate the depths of objects in two images which are captured by an un-calibrated ordinary monocular camera. In this approach, above all, the first image is captured. All of the camera parameters remain unchanged, and the second image is acquired after moving the camera a distance d along the optical axis. Then image segmentation and SIFT feature extraction are implemented on the two images separately, and objects in the images are matched. Lastly, an object depth can be computed by the lengths of a pair of straight line segments. In order to ensure that the best appropriate a pair of straight line segments are chose and reduce the computation, the theory of convex hull and the knowledge of triangle similarity are employed. The experimental results show our approach is effective and practical.
Blasons et contreblasons anatomiques du corps fémenin: cuatro ejemplos de traducción al castellano
Authors: GARCÍA DE MESA Rafael , REYES DE LA ROSA José
Published: May 2017

Los “blasones y contrablasones” de los que presentamos cuatro ejemplos de traducción al español, constituyen un tiempo de poesía frecuentemente marginada en la producción poética francesa del s. XVI. Se trata de una poesía erótica y procaz dentro de la tradición popular gauloise, recuperada en la segunda mitad del s. XX. En este artículo, además de la traducción, pretendemos acercamos a esta poesía erótica que revela no pocas coincidencias estético-culturales con la poesía española de la época.
Traducción y estilo narrativo. El caso de Hartmann von Aue y la novela cortesana alemana
Authors: REGALES Antonio
Published: May 2017

En este trabajo abordo el problema de la originalidad y la traducción en las novelas épicas medievales que eran consideradas como auténticas traducciones. Los poetas cortesanos son auténticos traductores, lo que redunda en favor del fenómeno de la traducción. Son traductores sui generis que aumentaban y suprimían partes del original. Hartmann von Aue traduce rara vez de manera estricta, sino que traduce el sentido, interpretando para el público. El autor añade diálogos, descripciones y otros adornos retóricos. Incluso modifica los personajes. Hago un estudio de Eric de Hartmann von Aue y una comparación de esta obra con su fuente, el Erec et Enide de Chrétien de Troyes.
Por dentro de la traducción. Exégesis de un pasaje del Suppl. Grec. 911 de la BnF(año 1043)
Authors: MONFERRER SALA Juan P.
Published: May 2017

El análisis traductológico, como es sabido, no queda restrigido al ámbito exclusivamente lingüístico. En determinados textos, como los bíblicos, ese análisis debe ir acompañado permanentemente del estudio exegético en todas sus vertientes, con lo que se contribuirá no sólo a entender y aclarar una determinada traducción, sino a lo que, en muchas ocasiones, es más determinante: a comprender el texto de partida en su contexto lingüístico y cultural.
An Efficient and Practical Capillary Pressure Hysteresis Model
Authors: Bowen Garfield , Shaw Gareth , Li Guanyi
Published: May 2017

The modelling of capillary pressure is a classic multi-scale phenomenon, associated with the fluid surface tension at the scale of the pore, while producing macroscopic effects at the scale of the reservoir. Typically, both the measurement and prediction of capillary effects are challenging enough at the pore scale, but once we look on the scale of the reservoir any model will inevitably be a relatively simple correlated model rather than one derived from first principles.

The modelling at reservoir scale needs to honour known measurements, for example the water saturation at equilibrium, and to cover any effect that could have macroscopic implications. The change in capillary pressure is hysteretic in nature, in part, because processes active on geological time-scales may not be relevant over the time-scale of production. This hysteretic nature is typically captured in reservoir scale simulation via simple correlated models that typically honour input drainage and imbibition curves. An example is the widely used Killough model (ref 2).

Unfortunately use of these hysteresis models in complex full field simulations can lead to increased non-linearity in the problem and hence to slow and unreliable simulation runs. In such cases, engineers will often be tempted to turn off the hysteresis model, using fixed capillary pressure curves and risking biasing their results and potentially seeing non-physical behaviour.

This paper addresses some of the shortcoming of existing hysteresis models and proposes an alternative formulation, where the gradient of the intermediate scanning curves matches the gradient of the bounding drainage curve. This feature prevents a discontinuity in the derivative of capillary pressure that occurs at exactly the conditions in a transition zone where multiple phases are mobile. Taking out this gradient discontinuity has led to improved convergence in a fully implicit black-oil simulator.
No Significant Impact of Transgenic Cry1Ab/1Ac Cotton on Rhizosphere‐Soil Enzyme Activities and Bacterial Communities
Authors: Xie Ming , Zhang Yan‐Jun , Peng De‐Liang , Li Qian , Hu Xin‐Ping , Zhang Zhao‐Rong
Published: May 2017

Core Ideas

The selected enzymatic activities were not significantly affected by the GK 12.

The bacterial population size was not significantly affected by the GK 12.

The bacterial community structure was not significantly affected by the GK 12.

Transgenic Bt‐cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) GK 12 is commonly used for control of lepidopteran pests in China, but concerns exist regarding possible unintended effects on soil microbial communities. Bacterial population sizes and community structures in the rhizosphere soil under intensive cultivation of GK 12, its near‐isogenic parent Simian 3 and a conventional cotton DP 5415 were analyzed during 2009 to 2011 by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). Dehydrogenase, urease, and phosphatase activities were also measured. It was found that these microbial‐related parameters were significantly influenced by variations due to the year and plant growth stage. There were occasional differences in bacterial population size and community structures at some growth stages, but they were not manifested throughout the growing cycle and were not considered meaningful. Generally no significant differences were found in selected enzymatic activities, and bacterial population sizes and community structures in the rhizosphere soil of GK 12 and Simian 3. Three different species or bands were unique to GK 12 and Simian 3, but they were unamplifiable. The resolvable band profile or annotatable species composition was not different between GK 12 and Simian 3. Therefore, the data of this study did not show any significant and permanent impacts of Bt‐insertion in GK 12 on selected enzymatic activities, bacterial population size, and community structures in the rhizosphere soil during 3‐yr tests in northern China.
Bird‐Cherry Oat Aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi) Feeding Stress Induces Enhanced Levels of Phenolics in Mature Wheat Grains
Authors: Ramos Oscar F. , Smith C. Michael , Fritz Allan K. , Madl Ronald L.
Published: May 2017

Enhancement of naturally occurring phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity in hard red winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a value addition strategy that can potentially increase the profitability of wheat crops. Phenolics are plant secondary metabolites known to be involved in defense against arthropods and pathogen attack. In this study, the effect of bird‐cherry oat aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi L.) feeding in wheat at different phenological stages on phenolic concentration in mature grains was investigated. Aphids were allowed to feed and reproduce for 14 d on wheat plants at the following stages of development: five tillers, 7 or 21 d postanthesis (DPA). Plants infested at the five‐tiller and 7‐DPA stages had higher free phenolic concentration than aphid‐free controls, and those moderately infested at five tillers through 35 DPA had significantly higher concentration of free and free and conjugated phenolics and 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity than aphid‐free controls (P < 0.0125). Although there were no significant differences among phenological stages, more resources were allocated to defense (i.e., free phenolic concentration) and less to growth (i.e., grain yield) when infestation started at early stages. The phenolic response was long lasting and systemic, so systemic acquired resistance was hypothesized to be the mechanism of induction. This information will aid in developing wheat crops with consistently high antioxidant levels.
IMPLIKASI SHARIAH GOVERNANCE TERHADAP REPUTASI DAN KEPERCAYAAN BANK SYARIAH
Authors: Wardayati Siti Maria
Published: May 2017

The object of this study is Bank Muamalat Indonesia in Central Java, while the number of samples used was 200 respondents using purposive sampling techniques. The techniques of analysis used descriptive analysis and SEM analysis with the help of AMOS. The results of computational data show that the implementation of sharia government that consists of 6 (six) indicators, namely: transparency, accountability, responsibility, indedendency, justice and shariah compliance has shown good results. Shariah compliance is an indicator of the dominant Islamic government, while responsibility and justice is an indicator of weak governance in explaining sharia. Imple­mentation of shariah governance significant effect on the reputation and customer confidence in Islamic banks.

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Obyek dari kajian ini adalah Bank Muamalat Indonesia di Jawa Tengah dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 200 responden dan dengan mengunakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dan SEM dengan bantuan AMOS. Hasil penghitungan data menunjukkan bahwa imple­mentasi shariah governance meliputi enam indikator yaitu transparansi, akun­tabilitas, pertanggungjawaban, independensi, keadilan, dan shariah compliance telah menunjukkan hasil baik. Shariah compliance merupakan indikator islamic govenrment yang dominan, sementara pertanggung jawaban dan keadilan merupakan indikator lemah untuk menjelaskan shariah governance. Imple­mentasi shariah governance memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan pada reputasi dan kepercayaan pelanggan terhadap perbankan syariah.
AKUNTABILITAS LEMBAGA PENGELOLA WAKAF
Authors: Budiman Achmad Arief
Published: May 2017

Although wakaf has much importance for social living and practiced since a long time ago, but in fact wakaf has not maximally functioned. Still much numbers of people living under poor line level showed this fact. Some causes make wakaf is not effective. In one side, the cause is related to the human resources, especially in the side of the organizer (nāẓir). Other cause is the weakness of the accountability of wakaf institution. Applying doctrinal and non-doctrinal approach, this research showed that in PKPU the organizer implemented the principle of transparency and accountability in managing waqaf in the institution. The principle of accountability is implemented in the form of audit, both internally and externally by public accountant. Applying the principle of accountability had been increasing the publict trust to the wakaf institution.

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Walaupun wakaf memiliki arti penting bagi kehidupan sosial dan telah di­praktekkan sejak lama, namun dalam kenyataannya wakaf belum difungsikan secara maksimal. Masih banyaknya anggota masyarakat yang hidup di bawah garis kemiskinan menunjukkan kenyataan ini. Ada beberapa penyebab yang membuat wakaf tidak efektif. Di salah satu sisi, penyebabnya terkait dengan sumber daya manusia, khususnya pada sisi pengelola (nāẓir), Penyebab yang lain adalah lemahnya akuntabilitas dari institusi wakaf. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan doktrinal dan non-doktrinal penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa di PKPU pengelola menerapkan prinsip transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam mengelola wakaf di dalam lembaga itu. Prinsip akuntabilitas diimplementasikan dalam bentuk audit, baik internal maupun eksternal oleh akuntan publik. Penerapan prinsip akntabilitas telah meningkatkan kepercayaan publik terhadap lembaga wakaf.
THE LUTHER OF SHI’I ISLAM
Authors: Al-Qurtuby Sumanto
Published: May 2017

This paper examines socio-historical roots of the emergence of the idea of “Islamic Protestantism” within Iranian Shi’i tradition. The central focus of this study is to present thoughts and activities of so-called “Iranian Luthers” as the agents, actors, and prime movers of the birth of Islamic reformation in Iran. These actors whose ideas of Islamic reformation have had great influences and reached broader audiences beyond Iranian territory include Sayyid Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, Ali Shari’ati, Mehdi Bazargan, Hashem Aghajari, and Abdul Karim Soroush. There are a number of Iranian reformers deserve credits for their thoughtful, controversial ideas of Islamic reformations. These Iranian reformers are considered “the Luthers of Islam” for their deep admiration of Martin Luther’s Protestant Reformation, and their calls for Islamic reformation just like Luther did in the sixteenth century Europe. By the socio-historical and descriptive analysis, this paper is not intended to compare two religious reformations in Iran and Europe, but rather to study and analyze their notions with regard to Islamic reformation.

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Artikel ini membicarakan tentang akar sosio-historis muncul­­­nya gagasan “Protestanisme Islam” dalam tradisi Syi’ah Iran, dengan fokus kajian pemikiran dan gerakan yang disebut “Luther Iran” sebagai agen, aktor, dan peng­gerak utama lahirnya reformasi Islam di Iran. Ide-ide re­formasi Islam memiliki pengaruh besar dan mencapai khalayak yang lebih luas di luar wilayah Iran termasuk Sayyid Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, Ali Shari’ati, Mehdi Bazargan, Hashem Aghajari, dan Abdul Karim Soroush. Sejumlah reformis Iran layak mendapatkan perhatian karena pe­mikir­an, ide-ide kontroversial mereka dalam reformasi Islam. Para reformis Iran dianggap sebagai “Luther Islam” karena kekaguman mendalam mereka terhadap Martin Luther, dan mereka menghendaki reformasi Islam seperti yang terjadi pada masa Luther di Eropa abad keenam belas. Dengan analisis sosio-historis dan deskriptif, tulisan ini tidak di­maksud­kan untuk membandingkan dua reformasi ke­agamaan di Iran dan Eropa, melainkan untuk mem­pelajari dan meng­analisis gagasan-gagasan mereka mengenai refor­masi Islam.
THE LIVING AL-QUR’AN: BEBERAPA PERSPEKTIF ANTROPOLOGI
Authors: Ahimsa-Putra Heddy Shri
Published: May 2017

This article deals with the meanings of the living al-Qur’an and how as socio-cultural phenomena they can be studied anthropo­logically. The living al-Qur’an here is interpreted as the meanings given by the people (Moslem as well as non-Moslem) to al-Qur’an and how these meanings are actualized in their daily lives. Some of its social meanings are given here and explained. Seen in that way, the living al-Qur’an can thus be studied by using anthropological perspectives, such as acculturation perspective or diffusion perspective, functional perspective, structural perspective, phenomenological perspective and hermeneutical or interpretive perspective.

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Artikel ini membahas tentang makna al-Qur’an hidup dan bagaimana sebagai fenomena sosial bidaya al-Qur’an dapat dikaji secara antropologis. Al-Qur’an yang hidup di sini diinterpretasikan sebagai makna yang diberikan oleh masyarakat (Muslim maupun non-Muslim) terhadap al-Qur’an dan bagaimana makna ini diaktualisasikan dalam kehidupan mereka sehari-hari. Beberapa makna sosialnya akan dibahas di sini dan akan dijelaskan.  Dengan cara seperti itu al-Qur’an hidup dapat dikaji secara antropologis, yaitu dengan perspektif akulturasi, difusi, fungsional, fungsional struktural, fenomenologi, dan herme­neutik  atau interpretif.
ISLAM ABANGAN DAN NASIONALISME KOMUNITAS SAMIN DI BLORA
Authors: Mukodi Mukodi , Burhanuddin Afid
Published: May 2017

This study aimed at exploring the starting point of Islam Abangan and nationalism among Samin community in Blora regency. This research also aimed at exposing the resistance of Samin community Blora in recent time. For this research, qualitative approach and e phenomenological method were both used to get the accurate results. Relation between Islam Abangan and nationalism among Samin community in Blora were coherently intertwined and in harmony. The harmony were manifested through the daily practices of Samin community containing the teachings of Ki Samin Surosentiko. The c onsistency  of the community in carrying out the teachings of Ki Samin Surosentiko caused them still exist to survive amid the onslaught of modernism currents. Thus, local culture, and Javanese Islam were the means to strengthen the attachment of humanity, to strengthen the humanity affinity as well as the seeds of nationalism spirit, in the regional locality, including in Blora.

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi titik pangkal Islam Abangan, dan nasionalisme di komunitas Samin Kabupaten Blora. Selain itu, riset ini juga bertujuan untuk mengekspos daya tahan eksistensi komunitas Samin Blora yang masih hidup hingga kini. Agar menemukan hasil yang akurat riset ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologi. Relasi antara Islam Abangan, dan nasionalisme di kalangan komunitas Samin Brola terjalin padu, dan harmoni. Keharmonian keduanya terejawantahkan melalui praktik-praktik keseharian mereka yang merupakan nilai ajaran Ki Samin Surosentiko. Konsistensi komunitas Samin dalam menjalankan ajaran Ki Samin mengakibatkan mereka tetap eksis bertahan di tengah gempuran arus modernisme. Dengan demikian, kebudayaan lokal, dan Islam (Jawa) Abangan menjadi sarana untuk memperkokoh kelekatan kemanusiaan, sekaligus penyemai jiwa nasionalisme di bilik-bilik lokalitas kedaerahan, tak terkecuali di Blora. 
STUDI AGAMA & ETIKA ISLAM DAN KEBERAGAMAAN MAHASISWA "Z" GENERATION: Kajian di Lingkungan Kampus ITB Bandung
Authors: Purwanto Yedi , Khoiri Shohib
Published: May 2017

Time is going on so fast, demanding man to have the quality and the courage to compete. Competition was sometimes make people forget the norm. To solve this problem it is required religion as a way of life. The method used herein are reviewing the literature and system of Islamic religious education activities in Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). The findings of this study stated that the First, religious education in public universities is needed to foster the spirituality of younger generation. Second, "Z" generation is the object of da'wah who are very close to IT (information technology), so there must be a specific design of da’wa which is meetiing their need. Third, the role of Salman mosque is very central in implementing any Islamic da'wa to the students of ITB.

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Perkembangan zaman yang serba cepat, menuntut manusia untuk mempunyai kualitas dan berani bersaing. Persaingan itu kadang membuat manusia lupa akan norma. Untuk mengatasi persoalan tersebut maka diperlukanlah agama sebagai way of life. Metode yang digunakan tulisan ini adalah mengkaji literatur dan sistem kegiatan pendidikan agama Islam di lingkungan Institut Teknologi Bandung. Temuan penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa Pertama, pendidikan agama di per­guruan tinggi umum sangat diperlukan guna memupuk spiritualitas generasi muda. Kedua, generasi “Z” merupakan objek dakwah yang sangat lekat dengan IT, dan oleh karena itu model dakwah yang memiliki kedekatan dengan IT me­rupakan sebuah keniscayaan. Ketiga, Peran masjid Salman sangat sentral dalam mengejawantahkan berbagai dakwah islam kepada mahasiswa ITB. 
AKAR EPISTEMIK HEGEMONI POLITIK BARAT TERHADAP NASIONALISME DI TIMUR TENGAH
Authors: Ashaf Mohammad Arifullah
Published: May 2017

Nationalism in the Middle East until now have not been able to create an atmosphere of peace in the life of the nation. This spawned the thesis that the nationalism that developed there really is not free from the influence of Western Europe to split the power of Islamic world power. This paper is directed to probe the roots of Western European political epistemic hegemony on nationalism in the Middle East by applying the method of literature study. Hegemony of colonialism in Middle East supported the rise of nationalism. Nationalism made Islam no longer used as the basis of unity of nations in the Middle East as is in the caliphate system. Nationalism is an imported product that is inseparable to modernization with the effect of disrupting the unity of the Islamic world, especially in countries of the Middle East.

 

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Nasionalisme di Timur Tengah hingga saat ini belum mampu menimbulkan suasana damai dalam kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegara. Hal ini melahirkan thesis bahwa Nasionalisme yang berkembang di sana sebenarnya tidak lepas dari pengaruh atau bahkan sketsa Eropa Barat untuk memecahbelah kekuatan dunia Islam. Tulisan ini diarahkan untuk menelisik akar epistemik hegemoni politik Eropa Barat atas Nasionalisme di Timur Tengah dengan menggunakan metode studi literatur. Kolonialisme yang menghegemoni Timur Tengah mendorong lahir­nya Nasionalisme. Nasionalisme membuat Islam tidak digunakan lagi sebagai dasar persatuan bangsa-bangsa di Timur Tengah sebagai mana pada sistem khilafah. Nasionalisme merupakan produk impor yang tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan modernisasi, yang mengakibatkan kekacauan bagi persatuan di dunia Islam khususnya di negara-negara Timur Tengah.
Effect of Incorporation of Tribulusterrestris (Gokshura) on pH of Cooked Chevon Sausages
Authors: . Sabahunoor , Bhat Zuhaib Fayaz
Published: May 2017

A Study was undertaken to explore the possibility of utilization of Tribulusterrestris(Gokshura)as
an alternative to synthetic preservatives in meat products. Chevon sausages were used as a model
meat product and incorporated with different concentrations of Tribulusterrestris (0.25%, 0.50%,
0.75%) and were vacuum packed and assessed for pH under refrigerated (4±1oC) conditions at
regular intervals of 0, 14, 28, 42 and 56 days. Incorporation of Tribulusterrestris significantly (P less than 0.05)
lowered pH as compared to control.
Postpartum Uterine Infections in Cows: Diagnosis and Treatment - An Overview
Authors: Sharma Akshay , Singh Madhumeet , Sharma Amit , Kumar Pravesh
Published: May 2017

Postpartum uterine infections result from uterine contamination with pathogens during parturition.
Most of the pathogens are environmental contaminants that are gradually eliminated during the
first 6 weeks postpartum. Vaginoscopy is considered to be more accurate than rectal palpation for
diagnostic purpose. Transrectal ultrasonography is helpful for the diagnosis of clinical endometrits
and pyometra. Subclinical endometritis (SCE) can be detected after three weeks postpartum with
the help of endometrial cytology. Administration of PGF2α or intrauterine infusion of cephapirin is
the treatment of choice for chronic endometritis but in case of SCE, results are inconsistent.
Immunomodulators, ozone pearls or foam have also been used for treatment of postpartum uterine
infections. Economic losses associated with uterine infections in dairy cattle are due to cost of
diagnosis and treatment of the infection, associated milk reduction and reduced fertility.
Constraints in Adoption of Various Dairy Animal Management Practices in the Coastal Area of South Gujarat
Authors: Singh Rana Ranjeet , Chaudhary Sandhya  S. , Patel N. B. , Singh Virendra Kumar
Published: May 2017

A field survey was conducted to collect the information on constraints faced by dairy animal owners
of Navsari taluka of Navsari district of South Gujarat. Fifteen villages of Navsari taluka having
functional primary milk producer’s co-operative societies were selected. Ten dairy animal owners
from each selected village were randomly chosen which constituted a total of 150 respondents.
The selected farmers were interviewed and the preferred information was collected with the help
of predesigned and pretested questionnaire. Perusal of data revealed that major constraint faced
by the dairy animal owners in providing adequate housing to their dairy animals was lack of own
capital. Major constraints in adopting recommended feeding practices were high cost of feed and
non-availability of green fodder round the year. Lack of knowledge of heat detection and lack of
improved bulls for breeding in villages were major constraints in adopting proper animal breeding
practices, while inadequate knowledge of diseases and their control was major constraint in adopting
proper health care management practices.
Survivability in Nilagiri and Nilagiri Synthetic Sheep: Genetic and Non-Genetic Effects
Authors: Chaudhari Arth B. , Rajendran R. , Venkataramanan R. , Sivaselvam S. N.
Published: May 2017

Data on 9333 records of Sheep Breeding Research Station, Sandynallah, The Nilagiris (Tamil Nadu)
available for 25 years (1989 to 2015) were analyzed for pre- and post-weaning survivability (0-
3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months and 9-12 months of age). The effect of various genetic and
non-genetic factors, viz., breed, contemporary group of birth, birth type, inbreeding, sex and birth
weight on survivability were analyzed. The least squares means for survivability during 0-3, 3-6,
6-9 and 9-12 months were 92.8 ± 0.8, 95.3 ± 0.8, 98.6 ± 0.6 and 98.2 ± 0.7 % for Nilagiri sheep
and 89.9 ± 1.0, 92.9 ± 1.0, 96.9 ± 0.7 and 97.0 ± 0.8 % for Nilagiri synthetic sheep, respectively.
Breed and contemporary group of birth had significant (P less than 0.01) effects on pre-weaning survivability.
Post-weaning survivability was significantly different in the two genetic groups. Contemporary groups
and sex of lamb had a significant effect on all the survivability traits, except that for the period from
9-12 months. Birth weight of lambs had a significant influence on early survivability traits of preweaning
and 3-6 months group.