bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changing Climate Change Education: Exploring moderate constructivist and transdisciplinary approaches through the research-education co-operation k.i.d.Z.21
Authors: Keller Lars , Stötter Johann , Oberrauch Anna , Kuthe Alina , Körfgen Annemarie , Hüfner Katharina
Published: March 2019

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Climate Change Education (CCE) aim at increasing (young) people’s competencies and critical engagement. Their impact depends on innovative learning settings. In this study, we deliver scientific evidence of the success of ESD/CCE
in schools when pupils do their own research and co-operate with experts.The COP21 Agreement 2015 sets very high targets, which cannot be reached by political agreements or technological progress alone. Within this context, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), and particularly
Climate Change Education (CCE), play an ever increasing role regarding a holistic societal transformation towards a sustainable world. Creating ESD/CCE learning settings and delivering scientific evidence for their success has turned into a vital challenge in order to meet the high expectations.
In this longitudinal study, based on the research project k.i.d.Z.21 ‐ Competent into the Future, we deliver scientific evidence of the success of CCE when based on transdisciplinary and/or moderate constructivist theories, and show that the impact is even higher when both approaches
are combined. The data presented derive from scientific surveys and tests, involving 343 teenagers before and after intensive collaboration with a high number of experts, including renowned climate change scientists.
Gesellschaftliche Forschungsbedarfe zur Nachhaltigkeit partizipativ identifizieren: Der Agendaprozess der Sozial-ökologischen Forschung
Authors: Schulz Thomas
Published: March 2019

Welche Themen und Forschungsfragen soll die gesellschaftsbezogene Nachhaltigkeitsforschung aufgreifen? Das Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung hat im Förderschwerpunkt Sozial-ökologische Forschung (SÖF) einen Agendaprozess initiiert, in dessen Verlauf
Fachleute aus Wissenschaft, Zivilgesellschaft und Praxis die Zukunftsthemen für die SÖF ermittelt haben. Die 14 Themenfelder bieten dem Ministerium eine gute Basis, die nächsten Forschungsschwerpunkte festzulegen.
Bus on demand ‐ ein Mobilitätskonzept mit Zukunft: Das Reallabor Schorndorf zieht nach dem Testbetrieb Bilanz
Authors: Gebhardt Laura , Brost Mascha , Steiner Torsten
Published: March 2019

Busfahren ohne Haltestellen, festgelegte Route und festen Fahrplan ‐ der Bus on demand kommt erst dann, wenn man ihn bestellt. Das Reallabor Schorndorf hat das innovative Mobilitätskonzept in der schwäbischen Stadt Schorndorf getestet.
Nachhaltigkeit, liberale Ironie und der Relativismus-Vorwurf
Authors: Strunz Sebastian
Published: March 2019

Reaktion auf F. Ekardt in GAIA 27/3 (2018): Nachhaltigkeitsforschung und Erkenntnistheorie. Auslassungen der Transformationsdebatte
Transdisziplinarität: zwischen Praxis und Theorie
Authors: Jahn Thomas , Keil Florian , Marg Oskar
Published: March 2019

Reaktion auf fünf Beiträge in GAIA zur Theorie transdisziplinärer Forschung
Transformative Wissenschaft: zurück ins Labor
Authors: Singer-Brodowski Mandy , Schneidewind Uwe
Published: March 2019

Transformative Wissenschaft versteht sich als Katalysator für gesellschaftliche Veränderungsprozesse. Sie musste sich in den vergangenen Jahren innerwissenschaftlicher Kritik und Dekonstruktion stellen. Daneben muss sie sich aber auch an ihrer gesellschaftlichen Wirkung messen
lassen. Als Zwischenbilanz aus fünf Jahren Debatte um die transformative Wissenschaft halten wir fest: Die nächste Phase in der Weiterentwicklung transformativer Wissenschaft braucht Orte, an denen ihre gesellschaftlich produktive Wirkkraft erfahrbar wird und erprobt werden kann.
Investigation of the relationship between self-efficacy belief levels and digital game dependence of children who do and who do not do sports
Spor yapan ve yapmayan çocukların dijital oyun bağımlılığı ile öz yeterlik inanç düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi
Authors: Hazar Zekihan
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the levels of digital game addiction and self-efficacy beliefs of children who do sports and who do not. In this study, which is designed according to quantitative research model, correlational research method is used. The universe of the research; There are 1200 students in the 10-14 age group who study at Atatürk Secondary School affiliated to Niğde Provincial Directorate of National Education in 2018-2019 academic year. The sample of the study was composed of 500 students (202 females, 233 males) who agreed to participate voluntarily (30 min. Digital games each day). As data collection tools; "Secondary School Self-Efficacy Scale" and "Digital Game Addiction Scale for Children" were used. In the analysis of data, paired comparisons and correlation analyzes were done by using SPSS 24. Package program. As a result of the binary comparison analysis, there was a difference between the groups. Similarly, correlations between scale scores were found in the correlation analyzes. As a result; It has been determined that self-efficacy beliefs of individuals are an important factor in digital gaming addiction which has become an important problem of today.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetBu araştırmanın amacı, spor yapan ve yapmayan çocukların dijital oyun bağımlılık düzeyleri ile öz yeterlilik inanç düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Nicel araştırma modeline göre tasarlanan bu çalışmada korelasyonel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştıranın evrenini; Niğde İl Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğüne bağlı Atatürk Ortaokulu’nda 2018-2019 eğitim öğretim yılında öğrenim gören, 10-14 yaş grubu 1200 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini (her gün en az 30 dk. dijital oyun oynayan) araştırmaya gönüllü olarak katılmayı kabul eden, 500 öğrenci (202 kadın, 233 erkek) oluşturmuştur. Veri toplama araçları olarak “Ortaokul Öz-Yeterlik Ölçeği ile Çocuklar İçin Dijital Oyun Bağımlılığı Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde SPSS 24. Paket program kullanılarak veri setine ilişkin ikili karşılaştırmalar ve korelasyon analizleri yapılmıştır. Yapılan ikili karşılaştırma analizleri sonucunda gruplar arasında fark olduğu görülmüştür. Benzer şekilde yapılan korelasyon analizlerinde de ölçek puanları arasında ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak; günümüzün önemli bir sorunu haline gelmiş olan dijital oyun bağımlılığında sporun ve bireylerin öz yeterlik inançlarının önemli bir faktör olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
PENGARUH TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN KETERAMPILAN PENERAPAN SISTEM AGRIBISNIS TERHADAP PRODUKSI PADA PETANI PADI DI KECAMATAN CIMANGGU KABUPATEN CILACAP
Authors: Fadhilah Muhammad Luthfie , Eddy Bambang Trisetyo , Gayatri Siwi
Published: March 2019

ABSTRAK             Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk 1) mengukur tingkat produksi padi pada petani, 2) mengukur tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan keterampilan dalam penerapan sistem agribisnis pada petani padi, 3) menganalisis pengaruh tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan keterampilan penerapan sistem agribisnis terhadap produksi. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada 25 Januari sampai 28 Februari 2017 di Kecamatan Cimanggu, Kabupaten Cilacap. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah survei dengan jumlah responden 100 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, wawancara, dan observasi sedangkan teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan analisis regresi linier ganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1). produksi padi sebesar 6,71 ton/ha, 2) tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan keterampilan petani masuk dalam kriteria tinggi, 3) variabel pengetahuan, sikap, dan keterampilan berpengaruh nyata secara bersama-sama maupun secara parsial terhadap produksi. Kata Kunci : Pengetahuan; Sikap; Keterampilan; Produksi; Padi.  ABSTRACT                   The aims of the study were to 1) measure the level of rice production of the farmers 2) measure the level of knowledges, attitudes and skills in the application of agribusiness system, 3) analyze the influence of knowledges, attitudes and skills of applying agribusiness system to production. The research was conducted in 25 January 2017 to 28 February 2017 in the Subdistrict Cimanggu, Cilacap Regency. Methods used in this research was a survey method with 100 respondents. The data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and observations while the data analysis techniques using descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The research results showed that 1) rice production of 6,71 ha/ton, 2) the knowledge , attitudes and skill farmers are in high criteria, 3) knowledge variable, attitude, and skill had a significant influence both in simultaneously and partially on the rice production.  Keywords: knowledges, attitudes, skills, production, rice
ANALISIS KOMPARASI USAHATANI PADI SEMI ORGANIK DAN NON ORGANIK DI KECAMATAN UNDAAN KABUPATEN KUDUS
Authors: Pratama Dony Indra Adi , Setiyawan Bambang Mulyatno , Prasetyo Edy
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi komponen dan kuantitas faktor produksi yang digunakan pada usahatani padi semi organik dan non organik, menganalisis perbandingan produksi, biaya produksi, dan pendapatan pada usahatani padi semi organik dan non organik. Lokasi penelitian di Kecamatan Undaan Kabupaten Kudus. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan metode survei. Pengambilan responden dilakukan secara acak untuk responden petani padi non organik dan sensus untuk responden petani padi semi organik. Responden petani padi non organik diambil sebanyak 41 orang dari populasi sebanyak 410 orang dan semi organik 15 orang. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis pendapatan (finansial usaha) dan uji beda independent sampel t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komponen faktor–faktor produksi yang digunakan pada usahatani padi semi organik maupun non organik adalah luas lahan, benih,  pupuk, pestisida, dan tenaga kerja. Perbedaan komponen faktor produksi usahatani padi semi organik dan non organik yang paling menonjol adalah terletak pada penggunaan jenis pupuk dan pestisida, dimana jenis pupuk dan pestisida yang digunakan pada usahatani padi semi organik sebagian besar menggunakan bahan-bahan organik namun masih dipadu dengan bahan non organik (kimia). Jenis pupuk dan pestisida yang digunakan pada usahatani padi non organik sepenuhnya menggunakan bahan-bahan non organik (kimia). Tingkat signifikansi perbandingan kuantitas faktor produksi lahan, benih,  pupuk, dan tenaga kerja (orang) usahatani padi semi organik dan non organik berturut-turut adalah 0,417; 0,283; 0,609; 0,000; 0,012 dan 0,668. Berdasarkan nilai tersebut menunjukkan bahwa kuantitas rata-rata faktor produksi lahan, benih,  pupuk, dan tenaga kerja (HKP) tidak ada perbedaan nyata. Tingkat signifikansi perbandingan antara produksi, biaya produksi, penerimaan dan pendapatan usahatani padi semi organik dan non organik berturut-turut adalah 0,108; 0,000; 0,020; dan 0,606. Berdasarkan nilai tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan untuk biaya produksi dan penerimaan pada usahatani padi semi organik dan non organik, sedangkan untuk produksi dan pendapatan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan.Kata Kunci: usahatani; padi; organik; faktor produksi
ANALISIS PENGARUH FAKTOR-FAKTOR PRODUKSI TERHADAP PRODUKSI USAHATANI BAWANG MERAH DI KECAMATAN WANASARI KABUPATEN BREBES
Authors: Susanti Hera , Budiraharjo Kustopo , Handayani Migie
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh faktor-faktor produksi (luas lahan, bibit, tenaga kerja, pupuk organik, pupuk NPK, dan pestisida) terhadap jumlah produksi usahatani bawang merah, di Kecamatan Wanasari Kabupaten Brebes. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan metode survei di lokasi Kecamatan Wanasari Kabupaten Brebes. Metode penentuan lokasi desa ditentukan melalui proses bergulir dari Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Brebes, yaitu berturut-turut Desa Wanasari, Desa Siasem, Desa Sisalam, Desa Kupu, dan Desa Sidamulya. Metode pengambilan sampel responden dilakukan secara kuota, masing-masing desa diambil sebanyak 18 petani, sehingga jumlah keseluruhan sebanyak 90 responden. Analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan faktor produksi yang berpengaruh nyata terhadap produksi bawang merah adalah luas lahan, bibit, tenaga kerja, pupuk organik, pupuk NPK, dan pestisida.Kata kunci: bawang merah; faktor produksi; pupuk; usahatani
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEPUASAN ANGGOTA TERHADAP PELAYANAN PADA KOPERASI GARDU TANI DI DESA KETAPANG, KECAMATAN SUSUKAN, KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Hanri Putri Bunga Anadesta , Eddy Bambang Trisetyo , Dalmiyatun Tutik
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis tingkat kepuasaan anggota koperasi terhadap pelayanan Koperasi Gardu Tani di Paguyuban Al-Barokah, Desa Ketapang, Kecamatan Susukan, Kabupaten Semarang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan September - Oktober 2017 di Paguyuban Al-Barokah, Desa Ketapang, Kecamatan Susukan, Kabupaten Semarang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode survai. Metode dalam penentuan lokasi penelitian adalah secara purposive, pemilihan responden dilakukan secara acak (Simple Random Sampling), sedangkan jumlah responden yang ditentukan 77 orang menggunakan rumus Slovin. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, wawancara, dan observasi sedangkan teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis IPA (Important Performance Analysis) dan CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index). Berdasarkan analisis IPA, atribut yang masih perlu ditingkatkan koperasi seperti kelengkapan fasilitas koperasi (Atribut Bukti Nyata), ketepatan waktu dalam mendapatkan uang hasil penjualan (AtributKehandalan), ketrampilan atau pengetahuan pengurus (Atribut Jaminan), sanksi untuk anggota yang tidak mematuhi peraturan koperasi (AtributDaya t) dan bantuan sosial seperti biaya rumah sakit bila ada anggota yang sakit (Dimensi Perhatian). Sedangkan berdasarkan perhitungan, CSI keseluruhan mencapai nilai77,40 % dalamrentangskala61-80 % sehingga dapat dikatakan anggota merasa puas terhadap kinerja yang diberikan koperasi.Kata Kunci : Kepuasan Anggota; Important Performance Analysis(IPA); Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI).
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN PETANI PADI PADA GAPOKTAN SUMBER MULYO DESA BANJARAN KECAMATAN BANGSRI, KABUPATEN JEPARA
Authors: Sekarnurani Dinda Ayu , Handayani Migie , Setiadi Agus
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACTThe purposes of this research were to find out  the amount of income  and the factors that influence the income of Gapoktan Sumber Mulyo’s farmers. This research was done on January until February of 2017 in Banjaran Village, Bangsri Sub-District, Jepara Regency. The research method that used was survey method by doing a direct interview based on the available questionaire. There were 80 farmers that were selected randomly to be the respondent sample of this research. The research’s results showed the average income of farmers was Rp 4.369.956,-. The average of monthly income was Rp 1.092.489,- which is lower than  regional minimum wage of Jepara District. Cultivation of rice done by farmers was considered as profitable bussiness because the average of profitability is higher than the loan interest at of Sumber Mulyo Cooperative. The factors which influence farmer’s income were cost of seed (X1) and cost of fertilizer (X2). Meanwhile, the cost of drug (X3) and labour (X4) were not factors that affect Gapoktan Sumber Mulyo farmers’ income. Keywords : Farmer’s Income, Paddy.
Novel variant in the leptin receptor (LEPR) gene and its association with fat quality, odour and flavour in sheep
Authors: Gunawan A. , Pramukti F. W. , Listyarini K. , Abuzahra M. A. , Jakaria J. , Sumantri C. , Inounu I. , Uddin M. J.
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study was to investigate the association and expression of LEPR with fat quality, flavour and odour in sheep. A total of 47 rams were used in this study. Fatty acids composition, BCFA (Branch Chanin Fatty Acids; MNA, MP, MOA, and EOA) and skatole (MI) representing fat quality, flavour and odour in sheep were measured at ages of 10-12 months old. Identification of novel variant and expression analysis of LEPR gene with different fat quality, odour and flavour were performed by PCR RFLP and qRT-PCR, respectively. A SNP in genomic region g.40854778 A>C of the LEPR gene was associated (P<0.05) with fat quality of saturated fatty acids (SFA) including [tricosanoic acid (C23:0) and tetracosanoic acid (C24:0)] and poly unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) [docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6n3)]. However, the novel variant of LEPR was not significantly associated (P<0.05) with fat content, odour and flavour (MNA, MP, MOA, EOA, and MI). The mRNA expression analysis showed that LEPR mRNA expression was higher (P<0.01) in sheep found at the AA genotype. It could be concluded that variant SNP in the LEPR may contribute to fatty acid composition without influencing odour and flavour traits in sheep.
In vitro rumen fermentability kinetics of parboiled rice bran
Authors: Fidriyanto R. , Ridwan R. , Rohmatussolihat R. , Astuti W. D. , Sari N. F. , Adi E. B. M. , Mulyaningsih E. S. , Widyastuti Y.
Published: March 2019

Parboiled rice product has been widely produced by industry in the developing countries. The increasing of parboiled rice product will consequently increased rice bran waste. Therefore, the objective of the study was to analyze the effect of parboiling processes on nutritional value of rice bran and evaluate nutritional value of parboiled rice bran in the rumen fermentation using in vitro digestibility method. The experiment was arranged in completely randomized factorial design with 2 factors and 3 replications. The first factor is types of rice bran from different rice plant variety consisted of LIPI GO1, LIPI GO2, LIPI GO4, and Sintanur. The second factor is soaking time consist of 0 minute (control), 30 minutes and 60 minutes. Data were analyzed by using ANOVA and significant effects of each treatment were further analyzed by using the least significant difference by Duncan multiple range test (P<0.05). Kinetic parameters of Ørskov’s equation were obtained by non-linear regression procedure. Results showed that the quality of parboiled rice bran was significantly affected by the parboiling process such as soaking periods and rice variety. Chemical composition, rumen gas production, and digestibility of rice bran differ depends on rice variety. Soaking for 30 minutes and 60 minutes decreased organic matter, crude protein, and increased crude fiber (P<0.05). Moreover, soaking rice grain for 60 minutes increased crude fat. The longer of soaking periods decreased of total gas, potential gas production, gas production rate and total organic matter digestibility (P<0.05).
KPM VERSUS PELNI: PERSAINGAN MEREBUT HEGEMONI JARINGAN PELAYARAN DI NUSANTARA, 1945–1960
Authors: Surowo Bambang
Published: March 2019

This study examines the competition between KPM versus PT Pelni in seizing the network hegemony cruise in the archipelago in 1945 to 1960 using the historical method. KPM is a major shipping company that was also founded by two major companies Rotterdamsche Lloyd (RL) and Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland (SMN) headquartered in Amsterdam the Netherlands. KPM serve scheduled regular shipping route for passengers and cargo between islands in the Dutch East Indies then more popular with the term as a post cruise between islands. KPM also play an important role to support and assist the colonial government in the process of penetration and pacification (conquest), especially in areas outside Java. On the other hand, PT PELNI established by the Indonesian government in the framework of the national development of a country that is still young, especially in the field of shipping. PELNI as well as KPM, also serves as centraal vervoersapparaat. Therefore, the government considers KPM c.q PELNI that dominate the cruise between islands in Indonesia are competitors and inhibitors of national development in the field of shipping. Post-transfer of sovereignity and the cancellation of the agreement KMB unilaterally by President Sukarno on May 3, 1956 resulted in the position of Dutch companies including KPM are at stake. This was exacerbated by the outbreak of the conflict between Indonesia and the Netherlands on Dutch New Guinea or West Papua, Indonesia implement the program so that the overall nationalization of the Dutch companies, including KPM.
Distance Bounds for Graphs with Some Negative Bakry-Émery Curvature
Authors: Liu Shiping , Münch Florentin , Peyerimhoff Norbert , Rose Christian
Published: March 2019

We prove distance bounds for graphs possessing positive Bakry-Émery curvature apart from an exceptional set, where the curvature is allowed to be non-positive. If the set of non-positively curved vertices is finite, then the graph admits an explicit upper bound for the diameter. Otherwise, the graph is a subset of the tubular neighborhood with an explicit radius around the non-positively curved vertices. Those results seem to be the first assuming non-constant Bakry-Émery curvature assumptions on graphs.
Geniposide alleviates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation by downregulation of miR-27a in rat pancreatic acinar cell AR42J
Authors: Zhang Xiaofen , Gao Taishan , Wang Yanhua
Published: March 2019

Pancreatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of pancreatic acinar cells. Geniposide (GEN) possesses anti-inflammation activities. Hence, we investigated the effects of GEN on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated AR42J cells. AR42J cells were stimulated by LPS and then treated with GEN and/or transfected with miR-27a mimic or negative control. Cell viability and cell apoptosis were detected using the Cell Counting Kit-8 and flow cytometry, respectively. All related proteins were measured by Western blot. The expression of miR-27a was detected by quantitative real time-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Moreover, the expression of inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6) and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 was analyzed by qRT-PCR and Western blot. LPS significantly decreased cell viability, and enhanced cell apoptosis and IL-6, MCP-1 expression. Then GEN administration alleviated inflammatory injury by increasing cell viability, while reducing apoptosis, and IL-6 and MCP-1 expression. GEN downregulated miR-27a expression which was induced by LPS. Transfection with miR-27a mimic partially eliminated the protective effects of GEN. The phosphorylation of JNK and c-Jun was downregulated by GEN while upregulated by miR-27a overexpression. GEN alleviates LPS-induced AR42J cell injury as evidenced by promoting cell growth, and upregulation of IL-6 and MCP-1. This process might be modulated by down-regulating miR-27a and inactivation of JNK pathway.
Entropy of MV-algebraic dynamical systems: An example
Authors: Barbieri Giuseppina , Lenzi Giacomo
Published: March 2019

We give examples showing that the Kolmogorov-Sinai entropy generator theorem is false for both upper and lower Riesz entropy of MV-algebraic dynamical systems, both two sided (i.e., analogous to two sided Bernoulli shifts) and one sided (i.e., analogous to one sided Bernoulli shifts).
Going up and lying over in congruence-modular algebras
Authors: Georgescu George , Mureşan Claudia
Published: March 2019

In this paper, we extend properties Going Up and Lying Over from ring theory to the general setting of congruence-modular equational classes, using the notion of prime congruence defined through the commutator. We show how these two properties relate to each other, prove that they are preserved by finite direct products and quotients and provide algebraic and topological characterizations for them. We also point out many kinds of varieties in which these properties always hold, generalizing the results of Belluce on MV-algebras and Rasouli and Davvaz on BL-algebras.
An abelian subextension of the dyadic division field of a hyperelliptic Jacobian
Authors: Yelton Jeffrey
Published: March 2019

Given a field k of characteristic different from 2 and an integer d ≥ 3, let J be the Jacobian of the “generic” hyperelliptic curve given by

y
2

=

∏

i
=
1

d

(
x
−

α
i

)

$\begin{array}{}
\displaystyle
y^2 = \prod_{i = 1}^d (x - \alpha_i)
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, where the αi
’s are transcendental and independent over k; it is defined over the transcendental extension K/k generated by the symmetric functions of the αi
’s. We investigate certain subfields of the field K
∞ obtained by adjoining all points of 2-power order of J(K̄). In particular, we explicitly describe the maximal abelian subextension of K
∞ / K(J[2]) and show that it is contained in K(J[8]) (resp. K(J[16])) if g ≥ 2 (resp. if g = 1). On the way we obtain an explicit description of the abelian subextension K(J[4]), and we describe the action of a particular automorphism in Gal(K
∞ / K) on these subfields.
John Dewey’s Theory of Aesthetic Experience: Bridging the Gap Between Arts and Sciences
Authors: Ruoppa Raine
Published: March 2019

John Dewey’s philosophical pragmatism offers a reformatory approach to the arduous relationship between natural sciences and humanities. The crucial issue, which Dewey sets himself to resolve, is the pre-Darwinian influence of classical philosophy upon various scholarly practices. Ancient background assumptions still today permeate a considerable proportion of academic research and argumentation on both sides of the debate. Even evolutionary accounts appear to be affected. In order to avoid the often implicit, but nonetheless problematic, consequences that ensue from such archaic premises, I examine Dewey’s reappraisal of the concepts of art, science and knowledge. An analysis of these key concepts renders it possible to understand the proper function of aesthetic experience. In this paper, natural constitution of an aesthetic experience, which carries one of the intrinsic relations between art and science, comprises the core of the proposed solution. Furthermore, establishment of an integral aesthetic connection forms a fruitful basis for further bridging of the gap between hard sciences and humanities.
Short- and Long-Term Growth as a Function of Abnormal Doppler Flow in Growth-Restricted Fetuses
Authors: Ross John W. , Betz Alexandria , Paglia Michael J. , Feng Wen , Neubert A. George , Mackeen A. Dhanya
Published: March 2019

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate short- and long-term growth in fetuses with growth restriction (FGR) and elevated umbilical artery Doppler (UAD) systolic/diastolic (S/D) ratios.

METHODS: In this prospective observational study, two UAD waveforms were obtained from each umbilical artery weekly and were classified as normal or abnormal. Fetal growth was assessed every 3 weeks. Short-term growth was calculated from the first visit with elevated ratios until next growth assessment. Results were grouped by number of initial elevated S/D ratios (maximum, 4). Long-term growth was evaluated by change in estimated fetal weight from diagnosis of FGR to birth weight. Fetuses were grouped by average number of elevated S/D ratios and compared to a reference population of growth restricted fetuses with normal testing.

RESULTS: Of 241 fetuses evaluated, 105 demonstrated elevated S/D ratios. Short-term growth was impaired when fetuses had elevated S/D ratios. Long-term growth was affected when the average number of elevated S/D ratios was ≥1 per visit. Progressive 3 or 4 growth delay was noted as the average number of abnormal S/D ratios increased.

CONCLUSIONS: Short- and long-term fetal growth are affected by elevated UAD S/D ratios. Fetuses with more abnormal values initially and those with a higher average of elevated values over pregnancy demonstrate decreased growth.
Unsteady Numerical Simulation in a Supersonic Compressor Cascade with a Strong Shock Wave
Authors: Chen Shaowen , Meng Qinghe , Liu Yueqi , Liu Hongyan , Wang Songtao
Published: March 2019

The most important flow behaviour of supersonic compressor cascades is the shock wave boundary layer interaction (SWBLI). Large eddy simulation (LES) and multiple analysing methods are applied in current study to capture more details of the flow field. It is noted that the LES can catch the dual peaks feature near the SWBLI region with respect to the experimental results. Besides, SWBLI is not only the main losses source in the cascade, but also the most important origin of the unsteadiness behaviour. The high frequency signals correspond to the coherent structure in the boundary layer and dissipate downstream in the cascade, while the low frequency signals relate to the motion of the reflection point of the passage oblique shock wave and dominate the frequency spectrum downstream.
Effect of Modified Phosphogypsum on Properties of Cement Mortar
Authors: Gong Xiaoqiang , Liu Jiesheng , Zhang Tongtong , Jiao Zhu
Published: March 2019

The resource utilization of phosphogypsum (PG) can reduce the consumption of resources, turn waste into valuables, turn damage into profit, and form a green recycling economy of “resources-products-regenerated resources.” The article, combined with the comprehensive utilization of PG, analyzes the existing problems. Using lime neutralization to pretreat PG, the pH value, mortar consistency and setting time, activation index, and physical properties as well as the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy examination with lime dosage are discussed. The results show that the performance of the obtained mixture powder activation index was better when it was weakly acidic; it is suggested that the optimal pH value range of lime neutralization for modified PG was about 4.52. The physical properties of PG are greatly affected by the lime content, and the influence mechanism was analyzed. It is anticipated that the results of the present study will be useful in utilizing the waste materials (fly ash, PG) for various geotechnical applications.
“Under the Existing Rules”: Anne Lister and the Halifax Literary and Philosophical Society
Authors: Ulph Cassandra
Published: March 2019

Cassandra Ulph, “‘Under the Existing Rules’: Anne Lister and the Halifax Literary and Philosophical Society” (pp. 462–485)

Anne Lister’s membership in the Halifax Literary and Philosophical Society is considered here as an early example of a woman admitted to such a society. Lister’s membership in this Society, and the Society’s decision to admit her, illuminates much about women’s participation in civic and intellectual life in this period, and more particularly about Lister’s particular status in her hometown of Halifax. This essay investigates the extent to which Lister’s membership in the Society constituted true participation and how it intersected with, and compared to, other formal and informal kinds of intellectual and associational activities available to women in the period. It also explores the ways in which such institutions themselves imagined their role in society extending beyond their membership through largely patriarchal models of diffusion.
Switch from tablet levothyroxine to oral solution resolved reduced absorption by intestinal parasitosis
Authors: Tortora Anna , La Sala Domenico , Vitale Mario
Published: March 2019

Reduced intestinal absorption of levothyroxine (LT4) is the most common cause of failure to achieve an adequate therapeutic target in hypothyroid patients under replacement therapy. We present the case of a 63-year-old woman with autoimmune hypothyroidism previously well-replaced with tablet LT4 who became unexpectedly no more euthyroid. At presentation, the patient reported the onset of acute gastrointestinal symptoms characterized by nausea, loss of appetite, flatulence, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, associated with increase of thyrotropin levels (TSH: 11 mIU/mL). Suspecting a malabsorption disease, a thyroxine solid-to-liquid formulation switch, at the same daily dose, was adopted to reach an optimal therapeutic target despite the gastrointestinal symptoms persistence. Oral LT4 solution normalized thyroid hormones. Further investigations diagnosed giardiasis, and antibiotic therapy was prescribed. This case report is compatible with a malabsorption syndrome caused by an intestinal parasite (Giardia lamblia). The reduced absorption of levothyroxine was resolved by LT4 oral solution.

Learning points:

The failure to adequately control hypothyroidism with oral levothyroxine is a common clinical problem.

Before increasing levothyroxine dose in a patient with hypothyroidism previously well-controlled with LT4 tablets but no more in appropriate therapeutic target, we suggest to investigate non adhesion to LT4 therapy, drug or food interference with levothyroxine absorption, intestinal infection, inflammatory intestinal disease, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, short bowel syndrome after intestinal or bariatric surgery, hepatic cirrhosis and congestive heart failure.

LT4 oral solution has a better absorptive profile than the tablet. In hypothyroid patients affected by malabsorption syndrome, switch of replacement therapy from tablet to liquid LT4 should be tested before increasing the dose of LT4.
BGData - A Suite of R Packages for Genomic Analysis with Big Data
Authors: Grueneberg Alexander , de los Campos Gustavo
Published: March 2019

We created a suite of packages to enable analysis of extremely large genomic data sets (potentially millions of individuals and millions of molecular markers) within the R environment. The package offers: a matrix-like interface for .bed files (PLINK’s binary format for genotype data), a novel class of linked arrays that allows linking data stored in multiple files to form a single array accessible from the R computing environment, methods for parallel computing capabilities that can carry out computations on very large data sets without loading the entire data into memory and a basic set of methods for statistical genetic analyses. The package is accessible through CRAN and GitHub. In this note, we describe the classes and methods implemented in each of the packages that make the suite and illustrate the use of the packages using data from the UK Biobank.
Hydrological characteristics of lakes in the eastern part of the Broknes Peninsula, Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica
Authors: Boronina A. S. , Popov S. V. , Pryakhina G. V.
Published: March 2019

Broknes Peninsula (the area of the Progress station, Larsemann Hills, Princess Elisabeth Land, East Antarctica) is characterized by the presence of well developed hydrographic network consisting of reservoirs located not only in the bedrock, but also inside the glacier thickness and on its surface. As a rule, most of them are dammed by natural snowice weirs, which are often destroyed during the Antarctic summer. As a result of this process, glacial water outburst may occur. In the course of the summer season of the 63‑th Russian  Antarctic Expedition (RAE) intensive hydrological field observations were carried out for identification and comprehensive investigation of potentially outburstprone reservoirs located in close proximity to Russian and foreign stations and field bases (area of the  Progress station and the field base Law-Racovita). The works included: the organization of temporary pile and depth-stick water gauge stations, mapping positions of the shoreline of lakes (reservoirs), bathymetric surveys of them, as well as field hydro-chemical express analyses. Based on the results of the level measurement, it was found that most of the lakes of the oasis are characterized by a sharp drop in the height of the water surface level associated with the breakthroughs. In particular, the authors witnessed the breakthrough of the Discussion Lake, which occurred on January 22, 2018. This resulted in decrease of the water level by 0.95 m. Based on the data of the bathymetric surveys, the morphometric (hydrometric) characteristics of the lakes were calculated and detailed grids (regular net of rectangular matrices, in the nodes of which some effective values of the mapped values are located) were formed for the following numerical modeling of hypothetical and real breakthroughs of water bodies and construction of estimated hydrographs.
Winter air temperature in Holocene reconstructed from the ice wedges stable water isotopes near Anadyr town
Authors: Budantseva N. A. , Vasil'chuk Yu. A.
Published: March 2019

The object of research is syncryogenic Holocene strata on the coast of the Onemen Bay, 2 km from the town of Anadyr. In July 2017, the outcrop of the first marine terrace uncovered by strong storms was examined. The stratigraphy of the outcrop was represented mainly by sandy loam (5–7 m thick) covered by peat (1–1.5 m) and underlain by sand. Numerous ice wedges were opened in the upper part of this outcrop. Along with that another outcropping of transect of a lakemarsh basin represented by a peat bog of 2–2.5 m thick underlain by sandy loam was also investigated. Ice wedges occur below the polygonal trenches. The present-day narrow ice wedges were found in the upper part of the peat bog. Two representative fragments of both the above outcrops were thoroughly examined. Radiocarbon dating had shown that accumulation of peat on surface of the first marine terrace started in early Holocene (about 8 ka BP). Accumulation of peatland within the lake-marsh basin was also dated to the beginning of the Holocene (about 9 ka BP). In the middle of the Holocene, it was most likely interrupted as a result of thermokarst processes and bogging of the surface. Formation of peatlands in Chukotka during the Holocene is known to be accompanied by active growth of the ice wedges inside them, so the age of the wedges studied by us was estimated as the beginning of the Holocene. The analysis of stable oxygen and hydrogen isotopes in the Holocene and the modern ice wedges had allowed establishing mainly the atmospheric type of moisture feeding of the wedges (due to melted snow) and lack of noticeable isotope fractionation during the ice formation. It has been found that δ18О and δ2Н values in the Holocene ice wedges were lower than in the modern wedges and snow by an average 2–3 and 7–12 ‰, respectively. Paleotemperature reconstructions performed on the basis of isotopeoxygen data showed that the air temperature of the coldest winter month in the first half of the Holocene in the Onemen Bay area was lower than the present-day ones by an average 2–3 °C, which is in a good agreement with the trend of rising winter temperatures throughout the Chukotka Peninsula, as well as in other areas of Eastern Siberia and Alaska.
Multilocus Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa of Ileum Masquerading as VEOIBD in a Newborn
Authors: Lindoso Livia , Ballengee Cortney R. , Patel Kiran P. , Romero Rene , Caltharp Shelley , Alazraki Adina L. , Kugathasan Subra
Published: March 2019

Heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) is defined as the presence of gastric mucosa outside of the stomach, which is documented by histologic finding. HGM is typically a solitary lesion; however, in our Case Report, the patient presented with multilocus HGM, an uncommon form in which the small bowel is extensively involved. We report a unique case of multilocus HGM mimicking very early–onset inflammatory bowel disease with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic inflammation, and stricturing in a newborn patient. Histologic findings from the ileocecal specimen revealed multiple ulcers surrounded by chronic inflammation. Subsequently, a Technetium-99m pertechnetate scan demonstrated an increased tracer uptake in the remaining ileum. This radiologic finding, in combination with the discovery of gastric mucosa within the remainder of resected ileal specimen, led to the diagnosis of HGM. Omeprazole was initiated, and the patient is now asymptomatic without further gastrointestinal bleeding. Increased awareness of this rare disease and performing a Technetium-99m pertechnetate early can correctly diagnose HGM and prevent disease complication.
Analysis and Evaluation of Innovative Activity in the Krasnodar Territory
Authors: Bezuglaya Natalia S. , Kostyukevich Vladimir G.
Published: March 2019

Introduction. Rapid transformation of the world economic system into the smart economy adds relevance to research into the areas of digitalization of the economy of the state and regions. Trends in the development of economic relations and systems require acceleration of the transition to the innovative type of development and formation of growth points of the regional economy. The purpose of the article is to reveal the weak links in this process that cause a slowdown in the innovation process in the Krasnodar Territory.

Materials and Methods. The analysis was based on studies of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration and the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia, conducted in 2017.

Results. It has been identified that the ratings formed using the method of expert assessments show a fairly high level of development of innovative activity in the Krasnodar Territory. The study based on the method of quantitative assessments has shown poorer performance of the region compared to that of the leaders of innovation activity. An analysis of the situation made it possible to identify the causes of the current state of affairs, caused by the insufficient availability of funding for the development of innovations, by an undeveloped banking infrastructure and by the lack of integration of business and the government when forming an individual innovative way. The weaknesses in the development of the region have been identified: the lack of personnel having the qualifications necessary for the implementation of the Digital Economy program and the lack of correlation between regional government and business.

Discussion and Conclusion. The performed analysis made it possible to draw conclusions that there are a number of problems in the innovative development of the regional economy. The promising areas for further research are: identification of growth points in the regional economy of a new type and the search for methods for creating a personnel reserve with new competencies, as well as for methods for predicting future requirements for personnel having the necessary qualifications. The article will be of interest to young scientists, undergraduates and managers providing recruitment of personnel as part of the transition to a digital economy.
Quality of Social Capital of a Region as a Factor in the Development of Civil Society (the Case Study of the Non-Profit Sector)
Authors: Panchenko Olga L.
Published: March 2019

Introduction. The article considers the non-profit sector as an important agent of the emerging civil society in modern Russia. It plays an important role in the social space of civil society, since it is based on the activity of the citizens being actors themselves. The purpose of the study is to scrutinize the impact of social capital on the development of civil society in the regional context.

Materials and Methods. The object of the research is the practices of providing social services to the population by socially oriented non-profit organizations. The study employed the following qualitative and quantitative methods: focus group and mass survey of social service recipients.

Results. The article has identified the features of social capital in the non-governmental sector in the field of providing social services; the main feature is “the level of trust”, expressed through the intentions and actions of citizens receiving social services in relation to socially oriented non-profit organizations. The research has revealed that there is confidence in the activities of socially oriented non-profit organizations at the micro level of the society: recipients of social services are satisfied with the quality of the services provided and are ready to continue to interact with such institutions.

Discussion and Conclusion. The study has confirmed the author’s hypothesis: the quality of social capital at this stage of social relations is a deterrent to the institutionalization of the practices of the non-profit sector. The article will be useful for the target groups - non-profit organizations as agents of civil society, public services that provide social services to the population, as well as all researchers working in the conceptual field of civil society development in the regional dimension. The promising areas of further research are the ways and directions to increase confidence in the non-profit sector as a translator of the civil society values.
Some Reflections on Translating the Pali Texts: Literary Conventions, Buddhist Thought, Cultural Background and Textual History
Authors: Kuan Tse-fu
Published: March 2019

For over a century many Buddhist texts in Pali have been translated into English, the four main Nikāyas at least twice. Significant improvements have been made in regard to English translations of Pali texts. This paper provides five case studies that illustrate the problems and complexities involved in translating Pali texts. Examples are taken from four suttas of the Aṅguttara Nikāya. Various issues are addressed using textual and contextualised analyses. I attempt to offer solutions to some problems related to translating the Pali through different approaches, including style, philology, history, Buddhist thought and inter-religious relation.
Ergänzungen zu einer Personalbibliografie Ármin(ius) Vámbéry
Authors: Cwiklinski Sebastian
Published: March 2019

The paper offers additions to Michael Knüppel’s bibliography from 2017 on the Hungarian Orientalist Ármin Vámbéry (1832–1913). Following Knüppel’s guidelines, the bibliographical entries are given in three sections: publications by Vámbéry himself, works about him, and finally reviews of his works.
BIOLOGI REPRODUKSI SELAR BENTONG (Selar crumenophthalmus Bloch, 1793) DI PERAIRAN KWANDANG, GORONTALO UTARA
Authors: Chodrijah Umi , Faizah Ria
Published: March 2019

Ikan selar bentong (Selar crumenophthalmus Bloch, 1793) merupakan salah satu ikan ekonomis penting yang tertangkap di perairan Kwandang, Sulawesi Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui biologi reproduksi ikan selar bentong. Pengumpulan data panjang berat, jenis kelamin dan tingkat kematangan gonad dilakukan dari periode Februari hingga November 2017. Jumlah contoh ikan yang diamati sebanyak 3.820 ekor. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh persamaan hubungan panjang-berat ikan selar bentong yang diukur yaitu W = 0,0092 L3,1857. Nilai b dari persamaan ini adalah 3,18 yang mengindikasikan bahwa pola pertumbuhannya bersifat isometrik. Ukuran pertama kali matang gonad (Lm) adalah 17,69 cmFL. Rasio kelamin antara betina terhadap jantan yaitu 1 : 1,2. Musim pemijahan atau bersifat multiple spawner diduga terjadi antara Bulan November – Februari.Bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus Bloch, 1793) was one of the important economic species in the artisanal fishery in Kwandang waters North, Sulawesi. The aim of this study was to determine the biological reproduction of big eye scad in the Kwandang waters, Sulawesi Sea. Data collection of lengths and weights, sex, and the gonad maturity stage were done between January-November 2016. A total of 3820 specimens was collected al together and examined in the study. The result showed that length-weight relationship for big eye scad were W = 0,0092 L3,1857. The exponent values (b slope) of length-weight relationship of big eye scad was 3,185 indicating isometric growth pattern. The length at first maturity (Lm) for bigeye scad was 17,69 cmFL. The sex-ratio between female and male was 1 : 1.2. The spawning season was estimated between November and February (multiple spawner).