bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Attitude towards Safe Driving and Mobile Usage among Young Adult in Malaysia
Authors: Masuri Mohamad Ghazali , Abdul Samad Nur Atiqah , Dahlan Akehsan , Md Isa Khairil Anuar
Published: February 2019

The purpose of this study is to identify the correlation between driver’s attitude and level of internet addiction by using Attitude towards Safe Driving Scale (ASDS-46) and Internet Addiction Test (IAT). The result showed that ASDS-46 and IAT have a high level of reliability of Cronbach's Alpha value 0.910 and 0.917 respectively. Domain 1, 2 and 4 (self-compliant, self-confidence and self-concern) show a negative correlation with the value of (P=.000 and -.225), (P=.019 and -.111) & (P=.044 and -.095) respectively. This study concludes that driver who has high internet addiction level has a risky behaviour to commit road traffic offenses.Keywords: ASDS-46; internet addiction; driver’s attitude; quality of lifeeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1638
Integrating Sustainability with Corporate Strategy to Enhance Organizational Performance
Authors: Ratna Vir Ved
Published: February 2019

The purpose of this study is to review and analyze the sustainability practices performed by the organizations so as to enhance their performance and retain their place in the competitive environment. The nstudy will also
critically examine the reasons behind the adoption of corporate sustainable practices by Indian organizations. Further, the scope and benefits of the integration of the traditional Indian values in the corporate sustainable strategies have been
explored along with the contribution of the sustainable corporate practices in the betterment of the environment. To attain the stated objectives, the current literature in the said study domain has been critically appraised. The study reveals
confounding results, where it is found that the fundamental factor that forced the corporates to integrate sustainable practices in their processes is the pressure from the government and the local community prevailing in the place where the
organization is operational. This review offers valuable areas which can be further pursued by academicians in the present domain of research.
Determinants of Mutual Funds Investment Intentions: Big Five Personality Dimension
Authors: Paliwal Sachit , Bhadauria Shraddha , Singh Subhash Pratap
Published: February 2019

Purpose:Over the past several decades the behaviours of investors have been the focal point of many researchers to understand the psychological antecedents for investment decision. This paper attempts to examine the impact of
specific personality traits on investment intentions to purchase mutual funds with specific focus on the Big Five personality taxonomy.Design/Methodology/Approach:To scrutinize the specific personality predictors, this study employs the multiple
regression using theory of planned behaviour (TPB). Findings:The research indicated that individuals who are extraverted intend to engage in mutual fund investment, while those who are higher in neuroticism less intended to engage in this activity.
In addition to this,Individuals who are higher on agreeableness are also intended to engage in mutual fund investment.Managerial Implications:The study will aid mutual fund providers to manage the portfolio of mutual fund according to
investors'personality traits. Scope for further research / Limitation:Due to time constraints, the study is confined to Delhi-NCR only. The study can considered as a pilot study and could be further explored to more cities in India.
Using Facebook for Qualitative Research: A Brief Primer (Preprint)
Authors: Franz Daschel , Marsh Heather Elizabeth , Chen Jason I , Teo Alan R
Published: February 2019

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As Facebook continues to grow its number of active users, the potential to harness data generated by Facebook users also grows. As much of Facebook users’ activity consists of creating (and commenting on) written posts, the potential use of text data for research is enormous. However, conducting a content analysis of text from Facebook users requires adaptation of research methods used for more traditional sources of qualitative data. Furthermore, best practice guidelines to assist researchers interested in conducting qualitative studies using data derived from Facebook are lacking. The purpose of this primer was to identify opportunities, as well as potential pitfalls, of conducting qualitative research with Facebook users and their activity on Facebook and provide potential options to address each of these issues. We begin with an overview of information obtained from a literature review of 23 studies published between 2011 and 2018 and our own research experience to summarize current approaches to conducting qualitative health research using data obtained from Facebook users. We then identify potential strategies to address limitations related to current approaches and propose 5 key considerations for the collection, organization, and analysis of text data from Facebook. Finally, we consider ethical issues around the use and protection of Facebook data obtained from research participants. In this primer, we have identified several key considerations that should aid health researchers in the planning and execution of qualitative studies involving content analysis of text data from Facebook users.
The Policy Analysis Matrix in Measuring Competitiveness of Maize Farming System in Marginal Areas
Authors: Haryanto Lorenta In , Masyhuri Masyhuri , Irham Irham
Published: February 2019

Yellow maize for animal feed is one of potential strategic commodities to be developed in Pacitan Regency, as a marginal area. The focusing question is whether this commodity generates competitiveness. This research aims: 1) to determine the private and social profitability, 2) to analyze competitiveness through comparative and competitive advantages, 3) to discuss effects of government policies on maize farming system. Data were analyzed by using the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) method. A sampling area was purposively selected, i.e. Pacitan Regency, while 102 maize farmers were proportionally selected as respondents. The research covers three seasons: rainy season I, rainy season II, and dry season. The result of analysis shows that in the rainy season II, maize farming in Pacitan generates private and social profits and competitiveness as indicated by the Private Cost Ratio (PCR) and the Domestic Resource Cost Ratio (DRCR) of less than one. The maize farming in the rainy season I and the dry season does not generate either profit or competitiveness. In general, the level of government protection of agricultural outputs is considered low but the protection of both tradable and non-tradable agricultural inputs is high. The government policy on agricultural outputs and inputs simultaneously does not protect maize farming effectively.
Rice Marketing Efficiency In Sragen Regency
Authors: Ulfa Amalia Nadifta , Masyhuri Masyhuri
Published: February 2019

This study is aimed to determine the channels, margins, and the level of marketing efficiency of rice in Sragen used monopoly index (MPI) and market integration. This study used primary data obtained from direct interview, and secondary data obtained from related institutions. The rice marketing channels were obtained by surveys and interviews with the snowball sampling methods. The data were analyzed using marketing channels ranging from rice mills to consumers. The results show that there are four marketing channels of rice with the most on channels 3 about 53.3%. The first channel is the shortest channel with the lowest marketing margin, but it is inapporopiate to conclude that the first channel is the most efficient channel. The highest marketing margin of rice marketing channels is at the medium/large rice mills, while the lowest is at the wholesalers. The MPI value of collecting traders is 2.00; 2.32 for medium/large rice mills; wholesalers is 1.47; and 1.75 for retailers. The comparison of MPI in each marketing institution shows that medium/large rice mill dominate rice marketing in Sragen. The correlation analysis of 0.952 means a “very strong” correlation between price at rice mills level and price at consumers level. Based on the marketing efficiency analysis using MPI and market integration, it shows that marketing of rice in Sragen has been integrated and efficient. The research recommends further analysis of rice marketing in other areas for rice marketing for rice mills or rice traders in Sragen.
KUALITAS KEHIDUPAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN MELALUI KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL ANTARA (INTERVENING VARIABLE)
Authors: Ramadhoan .
Published: February 2019

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of indirect picture Work Life Quality of the Employee Performance through Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction as an intermediate variable of data collection techniques using the method of observation, documentation methods and questionnaires. Do pre-test to test the quality of data that includes test instrument consisted of test validity and reliability testing, as well as the classic assumption test which is done only data normality test. Data analysis techniques include univariate analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The results show that there is a direct influence negatively the quality of work life (QWL) on the performance of employees, there is a direct effect of the positive quality of work life (QWL) terhadp organizational commitment and job satisfaction, there is an indirect effect the quality of work life on employee performance through organizational commitment and satisfaction working as an intermediate variable.
KEPUASAN PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI KECAMATAN KEDUNGKANDANG KOTA MALANG
Authors: Rosmitha Aisyah Anggita
Published: February 2019

The research purpose is to find out about people satisfaction level to public service at Kedungkandang sub-district Malang city.   Analysis technique used in this research is tabulation analysis and public satisfaction Index  or analysis of all research data result. For the ten indicators in tabulation equation analysis, there found nine indicator stated that public satisfaction is quite enough, while one indicator stated that public satisfaction of public service is very satisfied. While for public satisfaction Index  analysis, there found overall index value found index number 66.12, so that public satisfaction in Kedungkandang sub-district  viewed from all indicators in public service stated quite satisfied but close to satisfaction index less satisfied because of convection result of public satisfaction Index value.
ANALISIS TINGKAT PERMINTAAN PEMBIAYAAN PADA BANK UMUM SYARIAH DI INDONESIA PERIODE 2006 – 2010
Authors: Firdausiyah Dewi Jannatul
Published: February 2019

This study was a descriptive quantitative type of research which was conducted at 5 Islamic banks in Indonesia, entitled " The Level of Demand for financing Analysis at Islamic Banks in Indonesia Period 2006-2010”. From the results were obtained the coefficient of determination (R2) for panel data of regression model Random effect of 0.89. This means that the independent variables together were able to explain that 89% were variation in dependent variable, namely the financing demand. From the data analysis which had conducted simultaneously showed that the variable of income per capita and the profit sharing ratio had a more significant outcome of the financing demand than the variable of lending rates for working capital. It could be seen from the probability or significance level, which was variable of income per capita, profit sharing ratio,  and lending rates for working capital 0.0695: 0.0612 and 0.9438. Moreover, It could be seen from the F test, which F count > F table for 59.2 > 3.49.
PERAN LEMBAGA KEUANGAN MIKRO (LKM) TERHADAP KINERJA EKONOMI KABUPATEN JOMBANG
Authors: Agustin Atut Frida
Published: February 2019

The objective of this study were: 1) To know the potential of Microfinance Institution (LKM) in Jombang Regency, 2) To know the role of Microfinance Institution (LKM) towards economic performance in Jombang Regency, 3)To know the needs of Microfinance Institution (LKM) Development in increasing LKM roles on the Jombang Regency economy. The results showed: First, the overall number of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in as many as 425 Jombang spread in 21 regencies. The regency which had LKM at most in Jombang regency for 154, the second was Ngusikan Regency. Second,The results of Econometric analysis were able to concluded that the amount of LKM, LKM capital, and the volume of bussiness impacted to the variable of economic growth in Jombang Regncy. Third, easy and soft loan had a degree of interest by 87% whereas direct aid only had a degree of interest of 13%. Meanwhile, institutions which was more effective to provide capital loans on LKM development was institutional in rural areas, for example, through another microfinance.
Apresentação
Authors: Freitas Camila Corrêa e Silva de , Saint Williams Rachel
Published: February 2019

O homem é, por natureza, um animal político (politikón zôon), conforme afirmou Aristóteles em uma célebre passagem do capítulo II, do livro I da Política. A principal razão da natureza política do homem reside em sua capacidade de se comunicar através das palavras, ainda de acordo com o filósofo grego. Enquanto outros animais, como por exemplo as abelhas, são capazes de expressar dor ou prazer, os homens, graças à sua habilidade de fazer uso das palavras, podem ir muito além desta expressão rudimentar de sensações básicas e compor discursos que servem para “tornar claro o útil e o prejudicial e, por conseguinte, o justo e o injusto”.
Heródoto de mentirinha: Varnhagen, a escrita da história da Guerra Holandesa e seu diálogo com as obras dos séculos XVII, XVIII e XIX
Authors: Clementino Kleber
Published: February 2019

F. A. de Varnhagen conquistou, ao longo dos séculos XX e XXI, os títulos de “Heródoto Brasileiro” e “Fundador da História do Brasil”, pelo celebrado pioneirismo científico e rigor crítico de seus livros, que teriam introduzido marcada ruptura com a historiografia precedente. O presente artigo, todavia, procura demonstrar que, ao menos no tocante a sua história da Guerra Holandesa (1624-1654), Varnhagen, ocupado no Segundo Reinado (1840-1889) com a construção da identidade nacional, escreveu sob influência do paradigma historiográfico dos séculos XVII e XVIII. Sua obra, assim, não traz a cisão, mas a culminância de uma narratio iniciada no curso da própria guerra, com autores como Duarte de Albuquerque Coelho e Manoel Calado, os quais Varnhagen se desafiava a superar. Para prová-lo, examinam-se sua Historia Geral do Brazil e sobretudo a Historia das lutas com os Hollandezes no Brazil, mapeando o diálogo travado com a então bicentenária bibliografia daquele conflito.
“Por dar notícia aos de fora”: os domínios ultramarinos na literatura justificativa da Restauração de Portugal (1641-1643)
Authors: Sabioni Ribeiro Eduardo Henrique
Published: February 2019

Entre os anos 1641 e 1643, no intuito de defender os interesses portugueses no ultramar e recuperar as possessões perdidas para os holandeses, levou-se a cabo uma intensa campanha de mobilização da opinião pública dentro e fora de Portugal para conseguir apoio às embaixadas enviadas às potências inimigas de Castela. No mesmo período foram publicados livros de justificação do 1º de dezembro de 1640. Este artigo analisa as estratégias argumentativas destes livros e sua relação com a campanha voltada à opinião pública.
Between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro: the fight against fascism in a transnational perspective
Authors: Dudek Wanilton
Published: February 2019

The article presents an analysis of the antifascist struggle from the discourses present in the Hollywood Now newspaper of Los Angeles and in the journal Diretrizes do Rio de Janeiro, both of the year 1938. We try to show the positions of antifascist intellectuals of the United States and Brazil by using the press for the dissemination of their ideas and political projects. In this aspect, the article demonstrates that the debates took on a transnational dimension, connecting ideas that circulated at a global level. In Los Angeles, the political action of writers and filmmakers around the Hollywood Anti-Nazi League was important for the intensification of the anti-fascist struggle, while in Rio de Janeiro the positioning of the editors of the magazine Diretrizes expanded the debate on pan- Americanism and the fight against fascism.
An efficient high dimensional quantum Schur transform
Authors: Krovi Hari
Published: February 2019

The Schur transform is a unitary operator that block diagonalizes the action of the symmetric and unitary groups on an n fold tensor product V⊗n of a vector space V of dimension d. Bacon, Chuang and Harrow [5] gave a quantum algorithm for this transform that is polynomial in n, d and log⁡ϵ−1, where ϵ is the precision. In a footnote in Harrow's thesis [18], a brief description of how to make the algorithm of [5] polynomial in log⁡d is given using the unitary group representation theory (however, this has not been explained in detail anywhere). In this article, we present a quantum algorithm for the Schur transform that is polynomial in n, log⁡d and log⁡ϵ−1 using a different approach. Specifically, we build this transform using the representation theory of the symmetric group and in this sense our technique can be considered a ''dual" algorithm to [5]. A novel feature of our algorithm is that we construct the quantum Fourier transform over the so called permutation modules, which could have other applications.
Effect of Repeat Examination on Family Medicine NBME Subject Scores
Authors: Minor Suzanne , Stumbar Sarah E. , Bonnin Rodolfo , Samuels Marquita
Published: February 2019

Introduction: National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) subject examinations are used by many schools to assess student clinical knowledge. Studies indicate that mean scores on NBME examinations improve as the clinical year progresses. Literature review revealed no studies investigating changes in individual student scores when end-of-block examinations were repeated at the end of the clinical year. This study investigated NBME family medicine subject examination score changes for students who opted to repeat the examination at the end of the academic year.
Methods: In 2014, students on a 4-week family medicine block clerkship took the NBME subject examination at the end of their clerkship block and were offered the opportunity to repeat this examination at the end of that clinical year; 25 of 80 students voluntarily repeated the examination. Paired t-tests were used to compare performance outcomes between the exam means at the end of the clerkship blocks to the means on the exam administration at the end of the academic year.
Results: Results showed a statistically significant improvement in scores between the first and second examination administration. Examinations given immediately after the students’ clinical experience yielded scaled scores ranging from 60 to 80 compared to the national mean of 71.9. Examinations given at the end of the clinical year yielded scaled scores ranging from 57 to 90 (t[24]=-2.66, P=0.0006).
Conclusion: Repeating the NBME subject examination at the end of the year led to slightly increased scores, suggesting that time spent during clerkships influences examination performance.
A RECOMPOSIÇÃO DA HISTORIOGRAFIA FRANCESA APÓS A CRISE DE HEGEMONIA DOS ANNALES
Authors: Cracco Rodrigo Bianchini
Published: February 2019

Em oposição à hegemonia exercida pelos Annales e pela história social-econômica, nas últimas décadas pode-se observar uma pluralização da produção historiográfica francesa. O volume de publicações na área da história cultural, política e de história do tempo presente aumentou consideravelmente, levando a uma reformulação dos fundamentos da própria história social. Algumas obras-chave servem com referência para cada um dos campos: Pour une histoire politique dirigida por René Rémond, publicada em 1988; Pour une histoire culturelle, dirigida por Jean-Pierre Rioux e Jean-François Sirinelli de 1997 e Les formes de l’expérience: une autre histoire sociale, organizada por Bernard Lepetit em 1994 são as principais delas. Nosso objetivo, portanto, é o de apresentar os principais aspectos da pluralização da produção historiográfica nas décadas finais do século XX. Buscaremos também destacar elementos comuns das diversas áreas, como o foco no tempo presente e a crescente apropriação da filosofia de Paul Ricoeur como fundamentação teórica para os historiadores.
OS VERSOS DE EUSTACHE DESCHAMPS COMO FONTE PARA A HISTÓRIA CULTURAL DA FRANÇA NA BAIXA IDADE MÉDIA
Authors: Druciak Carmem Lucia
Published: February 2019

Este artigo pretende demonstrar de que forma a poesia lírica de Eustache Deschamps (ca. 1343-1406), poeta francês bastante profícuo da Baixa Idade Média, pode fornecer elementos que enriquecem e ampliam o conhecimento sobre a cultura e a sociedade desse período. Acreditamos que cabe ao historiador que convoca textos literários a compor suas fontes, ter consciência de que tais documentos podem fornecer indícios de como foi a sociedade de corte na França do final do século XIV, por exemplo, e de como se dava sua relação com homens e mulheres de letras, portanto, cabe ao pesquisador fazer as perguntas corretas segundo sua hipótese de trabalho. Ao salientarmos alguns detalhes da composição de Eustache Deschamps sobre o cavaleiro bretão Bertrand Du Guesclin, intentamos mostrar que o poeta champenois não era indiferente ao que sucedia a seu redor, notadamente os males causados pelos conflitos da Guerra dos Cem Anos (1337-1453), bem como estava atento aos interesses militares de seus senhores no que se referia à cavalaria, sem deixar de tecer suas críticas ao comportamento dos combatentes, da aristocracia e do próprio rei.
"A guerra não acabou": a escrita e a disputa do passado sobre a luta armada no Araguaia através das memórias dos militares
Authors: Silva Wellington Sampaio da
Published: February 2019

O presente artigo faz uma reflexão acerca da construção das memórias dos militares que atuaram de forma direta e/ou indireta no conflito armado no Araguaia na década de 1970. Conflito este nomeado tanto pelas esquerdas quanto pelos militares como “Guerrilha do Araguaia”. Através da publicação de livros, alguns militares vêm tornando pública as suas versões para esse acontecimento da história contemporânea do Brasil, e, com essa prática, provocando uma disputa em torno das memórias desse conflito que envolveu diversos sujeitos: militantes do Partido Comunista do Brasil (PC do B), militares e moradores da região. Nesse sentido, partimos da ideia que embora a guerra tenha sido concluída no final de 1974, a construção de suas memórias, em especial, através da escrita e publicação de livros, tem evidenciado uma continuidade dessa guerra, não mais pelas armas, mas através das narrativas constantes nesses livros até os dias atuais. O artigo busca discutir as disputas pelo passado da luta armada no Araguaia a partir da narrativa de três obras, escritas e publicadas por militares nos anos 2000.
As lutas pelo passado e a construção de um futuro democrático na América Latina
Authors: Carneiro Ana Marília Menezes
Published: February 2019

Resenha de:

JELÍN, Elizabeth. La lucha por el pasado: cómo construimos la memoria social. Buenos Aires: Siglo Veintiuno, 2018.
Verdade factual, mentira organizada e ditadura militar brasileira: alguns apontamentos a partir das reflexões de Hannah Arendt
Authors: Teófilo João
Published: February 2019

Tomando como base a discussão feita por Hannah Arendt em seu ensaio “Verdade e Política”, publicado em seu livro Entre o Passado e o Futuro, este artigo discute noções como verdade factual e mentira organizada para pensar a busca pela verdade relativa à ditadura militar implantada no Brasil com o golpe de 1964, bem como as representações construídas pela ditadura e ainda hoje sustentadas por segmentos de direita simpatizantes desse regime. Disputas de memória, mortos e desaparecidos políticos e Comissão Nacional da Verdade são alguns tópicos a partir dos quais busca-se uma problematização na tentativa de compreender qual seria a natureza dessa verdade em relação à ditadura e de que maneira este debate aconteceu em alguns momentos da história recente do país, inclusive em contexto mais atual. Busca-se também compreender como essa busca mobiliza debates historiográficos e como os historiadores podem ou não contribuir com comissões da verdade ou participar como testemunhas não oculares em julgamentos de violadores dos direitos humanos. A partir dessas questões, procura-se compreender a natureza da verdade que compõe a tríade “memória, verdade e justiça” como elementos constitutivos de um processo de Justiça de Transição.
Copper corrosion inhibitors based on polyvinyl alcohol and silver nanoparticles
Authors: Grecu Roxana , Samide Adriana , Iacobescu Gabriela , Cioateră Nicoleta , Popescu Alexandru
Published: February 2019

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and silver nanoparticles/poly(vinyl) alcohol system (nAg/PVA) were investigated as copper corrosion inhibitors in hydrochloric acid solution by electrochemical measurements, such as potentiodynamic polarization and cyclic voltammetry associated with the atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) analysis. The potentiodynamic curves processed as a semilogarithmic diagram were employed for corrosion current density (icorr) computing that reached the highest value for copper corrosion in uninhibited hydrochloric acid solution and the lowest value in nAg/PVA inhibitor presence, resulting in a picked-up inhibition performance, greater than 95%. Recording ten cycles of CV, the initiation, development and stability of upper-layer formed on the copper surface in the presence of inhibitors was confirmed. It can be asserted that PVA acts by the adsorption of Cu(II)-PVA complexes or crosslinked PVA-copper aggregates and additionally, in the presence of nAg/PVA of some compounds involving silver attached to PVA. AFM 3D images showed completely different morphologies of the copper surface layers formed in the absence and presence of inhibitors. Just like AFM, a more regular and uniform arrangement of the surface layer, due to the silver interconnected to PVA macromolecular chain, was displayed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images.
Probiotic potential of Lactobacillus fermentum G-4 originating from the meconium of newborns
Authors: Zavisic Gordana , Petricevic Sasa , Ristic Slavica , Rikalovic Milena , Jovanovic-Ljeskovic Natasa , Begovic Jelena , Strahinic Ivana
Published: February 2019

The present study was dedicated to determining probiotic potential of a human isolate G-4, originated from meconium. The isolate was identified using morphological, physiological and biochemical assays and molecular method based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing. In order to evaluate its probiotic properties in vitro tests were performed: the survival in simulated gastrointestinal conditions, adhesion to hexadecane, and antimicrobial activity. Safety aspects of the isolate were examined by testing toxicity, gastrointestinal tolerance and bacterial translocation in vivo, as well as hemolytic activity in vitro. The isolate G-4, identified as Lactobacillus fermentum, showed viability in artificial gastric and intestinal juice (low degree of cell viability reduction for 0.69 and 1.30 logCFU mL-1 units, respectively), moderate adhesion to hexadecane (39?2.1 %), and antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotype Abony and Clostridium sporogenes, due to production of lactic acid (9.80 g L-1). No signs of toxicity, bacterial translocation, hemolytic activity, were observed.
An architect’s relation to structure: Analysis of Pinki Cultural Sports Center by Ivan Antic
Authors: Petrovic Milica , Skansi Luka
Published: February 2019

Architecture represents the synthesis of form, function and construction. In
the works of the architect Ivan Antic this can be read at the first view of
the building. A master in designing movement through an object, Antic
constantly developed the relationship between function and form, as well as
between function and construction. A detailed analysis of his work, projects
and drawings, gives insight to these relations, making them clear. The
observer can see the architect?s logic and simplicity in designing even the
most complex buildings. The relationship between the design concept and the
way the structure manifests itself in his projects will be presented in this
paper. The logic behind the design of Pinki Cultural Sports Center, with
emphasis on structure, as well as the relationship between the architect and
the engineer can be seen throughout this paper.
Land cover changes of the Belgrade area over the past three centuries
Authors: Vuksanovic-Macura Zlata , Radulovic Stojanka , Macura Vladimir
Published: February 2019

This paper studies land cover changes of Belgrade over the past three
centuries. For this purpose we applied an interdisciplinary approach by
integrating historical and landscape ecological perspectives. We have
produced four reconstruction maps presenting land cover at the turn of the
18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, based on historical maps and written
sources. The conversion of the land cover from historical maps was done
based on CORINE Land Cover level 3, while Land Cover level 1 was used for
displaying on the reconstruction maps. This allowed us to compare the
changes that occurred from the turn of one century to the next. It has been
determined that the land cover of Belgrade has transformed from dominantly
semi-natural in the 18th century, to agricultural in the 19th century, and
artificial in the 20th century. We have determined that the driving forces
of the land cover changes were activities that were part of the political
agendas of various states that governed Belgrade. The present analysis
bridges the gap in the relevant literature on the land cover changes in
Belgrade in the long-term, and provides qualitative and quantitative results
relevant for research-based management actions, planning processes and
restoration ecology.
Occurrence of Diabetic Nephropathy After Renal Transplantation Despite Intensive Glycemic Control: An Observational Cohort Study
Authors: Coemans Maarten , Van Loon Elisabet , Lerut Evelyne , Gillard Pieter , Sprangers Ben , Senev Aleksandar , Emonds Marie-Paule , Van Keer Jan , Callemeyn Jasper , Daniëls Liesbeth , Sichien Jeroen , Verbeke Geert , Kuypers Dirk , Mathieu Chantal , Naesens Maarten
Published: February 2019

OBJECTIVE

The kinetics and risk factors of diabetic nephropathy after kidney transplantation remain unclear. This study investigated the posttransplant occurrence of diabetic nephropathy and the contribution of posttransplant glycemic control.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We performed a single-center prospective cohort study of 953 renal allograft recipients and 3,458 protocol-specified renal allograft biopsy specimens up to 5 years after transplantation. The effects of pretransplant diabetes and glycemic control (glycated hemoglobin levels) on the posttransplant histology were studied.

RESULTS

Before transplantation, diabetes was present in 164 (17.2%) renal allograft recipients, primarily type 2 (n = 146 [89.0%]). Despite intensive glycemic control (glycated hemoglobin 7.00 ± 1.34% [53 ± 14.6 mmol/mol], 6.90 ± 1.22% [52 ± 13.3 mmol/mol], and 7.10 ± 1.13% [54 ± 12.4 mmol/mol], at 1, 2, and 5 years after transplantation), mesangial matrix expansion reached a cumulative incidence of 47.7% by 5 years in the pretransplant diabetes group versus 27.1% in patients without diabetes, corresponding to a hazard ratio of 1.55 (95% CI 1.07–2.26; P = 0.005). Mesangial matrix expansion was not specific for diabetic nephropathy and associated independently with increasing age. Pretransplant diabetes was associated with posttransplant proteinuria but not with estimated glomerular filtration rate, graft failure, or any other structural changes of the glomerular, vascular, or tubulointerstitial renal compartments. The occurrence of diabetic nephropathy was independent of posttransplant glycated hemoglobin levels.

CONCLUSIONS

Mesangial matrix expansion, an early indicator of diabetic nephropathy, can occur rapidly in patients with diabetes before transplantation, despite intensive glycemic control. Prevention of diabetic nephropathy requires more than pursuing low levels of glycated hemoglobin.
Os estágios curriculares supervisionados (práticas) de alunos da licenciatura em educação social
Authors: Arco Joaquim do , Barros Rosanna
Published: February 2019

Este artigo tem como foco de reflexão a importância dos estágios curriculares supervisionados - ECS (Práticas) - no âmbito da formação integral dos estudantes, do ensino superior português, que pretendem vir a ser educadores sociais. Após um enquadramento breve da história da oferta nacional de estudos superiores nesta área, e de se convocar os principais aspetos teórico-conceptuais da pedagogia-educação social, tomou-se um caso organizacional como base para a análise das perceções sobre os ECS (Práticas) de um grupo de 30 estudantes, que foram recolhidas através da aplicação de um inquérito por questionário no ano letivo de 2017-2018. Os dados, aqui interpretados preliminarmente, apontam para resultados que corroboram a ideia da centralidade desta componente no âmbito da formação inicial do educador social, mas também sugerem pistas que justificam uma investigação continuada nesta matéria.
A Modified Integer Programming Model for Cleaning Service Scheduling
Authors: Alwadood Zuraida , Ayub Hamidah , Razali Muhamad Ariff Izzuddin
Published: February 2019

This paper analyzes the problem faced by a cleaning service company, which records and pays out a large amount ofovertime each month. With only one shift per day, the labor force is required to work overtime in order to satisfy the daily work demand The objective ofthis paper is to determine the optimum schedule to satisfy the labor requirements at a minimum cost. Tiberwala et al. s (1972) single-shift integer programming model for scheduling workers with two consecutive days offper week has been used as the starting point for this research. This paper modifies the model to incorporate two and three shift schedules with one day offper week. Three alternative workforce schedules are then comparedandevaluated. Thefirst alternative maintains the traditional one-shift schedule, currently being practiced by the company. The second and third alternatives switch to a two-shift schedule and three-shift schedule, respectively, with overlapping working hours linking the shifts. In comparison to the existing one-shift schedule, the three-shift schedule is expected toproduce savings 0/21.4 per cent equivalent to RM23,592 annually.
Response Surface Methodology as a Tool to Study the Removal of Amido Black Dye from Aqueous Solution using Anionic Clay Hydrotalcite
Authors: Yasin Yamin , Abdul Latif Nur Syahirah , Abdul Malik Abdul Hafiz
Published: February 2019

Anionic clay hydrotalcite was used as an adsorbent to remove amido black dye from aqueous solutions. Response surface methodology (RSM) based on a jive-level, four-variable Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD) was employedto evaluate the interactive effects ofvarious optimization parameters. The parameters were contact time (6-10 hrs), solution pH (4-8), adsorbent dosage (200-600 mg) and dye concentration (50-100 mg//). Simultaneously increasing contact time, initial concentration and amount ofadsorbent dosage increased the quantity ofamido black dye removed. The optimum conditions derived via RSM for the reaction were a reaction time of 8.48 hrs, a concentration of58.09 mg/l, an adsorbent dosage of431.24 mg/L anda solution pHof6.27. The experimental percentage removal was 85.55 % under optimum conditions, which compares well with the maximum predicted value of 87.95 %.
Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn Intermetallics Study in the Sn-40Pb/Cu System during Long-term Aging
Authors: Mayappan Ramani , Ahmad Zainal Arifin
Published: February 2019

Replacing Sn-Pb solder with lead-free solder is a great challenge in the electronics industry. The presented lead-free solder is Sn based and forms two intermetallic species upon reaction with the Cu substrate, namely Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn. The growth of Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn intermetallics have been investigated with respect to Sn-40Pb/Cu solderjoints. The joints were aged under long-term thermal exposure using single shear lap joints and the intermetallics were observed using scanning electron microscopy. As-soldered solder joints exhibit a single Cu6Sn5 phase, however after aging a Cu3Sn layer below the Cu6Sn5 is observed to manifest. The Cu6Sn5 layer develops with a scalloped morphology, whereas the Cu3Sn layer always develops an undulating planar shape in phase with the Cu6Sn5. The Cu6Sn5 layer begins to transform from a scalloped- to a planar-shape as aging progresses in order to minimize the interfacial energy. The intermetallic layers exhibit a linear dependence on the square root ofaging time, which corresponds to diffusion-controlled growth. The activation energy for the growth of the Cu6Sn5, intermetallic layer has been determined to be 56.16 kJ/mol.
Effects of particle sizes, wood to cement ratio and chemical additives on the properties of sesendok (Endospermum Diadenum) cement-bonded particleboard
Authors: Kasim Jamaludin , Yamani Shaikh Abdul Karim , Mat Hedzir Ahmad Firdaus , Badrul Hisham Ahmad Syafiq , Mohamad Adnan Mohd Arif Fikri
Published: February 2019

An experimental investigation was performed to evaluate the properties of cement-bonded particleboard made from Sesendok wood. The target board density was set at a standard 1200 kg m". The effect offarticle size, wood to cement ratio and the addition ofsodium silicate and aluminium silicate on the wood cement board properties has been evaluated. A change ofparticle size from 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm has a significant effect on the mechanical properties, however the physical properties deteriorate. Increasing the wood to cement ratio from 1:2.25 to 1:3 decreases the modulus ofrupture (MOR) by 11% and the addition ofsodium silicate improves valuesfurther by about 28% compared to the addition ofaluminum silicate. The modulus ofelasticity (MOE) in general increases with increasing cement content, but is not significantly affected by the addition ofsodium silicate or aluminium silicate, although the addition of their mixture (sodium silicate andaluminium silicate) consistentlyyields greater MOE values. Water absorption and thickness swelling is significantly affected by the inclusion ofadditives and better values are attained using higher wood to cement ratios.
Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activity of NitrogenOxygen-Sulfur (NOS) Transition Metal Complexes Derived from Novel S-2,4-dichlorobenzyldithiocarbazate with 5-fluoroisatin
Authors: Abdul Manan Mohd Abdul Fatah , Bahron Hadariah , Kassim Karimah , Muhamad Mohd Asrul Hafiz , Sayed Mohamad Syed Nazmi
Published: February 2019

A novel Schiff base containing nitrogen-oxygen-sulfur (NOS) donor atoms formed from the condensation reaction of S-2,4- dichlorobenzyldithiocarbazate (S-2.4BDTC) with 5-fluroisatin has been synthesized. Complexes of cobalt(ll), nickel(ll), copper(ll), zinc(ll) and cadmium(ll) with this Schiff base have been prepared and characterized using elemental analysis and various physico-chemical techniques. In the cobalt(ll) and nickel(II) complexes the SchifJbase behaves as a uninegatively charged tridentate nitrogen-oxygen-sulfur (NOS) chelating ligand, bonding through the azomethine nitrogen, thiolate sulfur and carbonylic oxygen of the isatin moiety. However. in the copper(ll), zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes the Schiff base behaves as a nitrogen-sulfur (NS) bidentate chelating ligand, bonding through the azomethine nitrogen and thiolate sulfur. The Schiff base and the metal complexes were evaluated with respect to antimicrobial activity, which was performed in reallion to two selected pathogenic microbials (Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). It was observed that only the zinc Schiffbase complex exhibited strong activity against the Bacillus subtilis bacteria with an inhibition zone of25 mm.
Hybrid Approach to Treatment Tailoring for Low Back Pain: A Proposed Model of Care
Authors: Hodges Paul W.
Published: February 2019

Synopsis

Various approaches have been used to guide the treatment of low back pain. These approaches have been considered in isolation and often tested against each other. An alternative view is that a model of care that involves a hybrid approach may benefit patients with low back pain. This commentary considers the potential benefits of a sequentially applied hybrid approach for treatment tailoring to optimize resource allocation to those most likely to require comprehensive care, and then decision making toward treatment paths with the greatest potential for success. In a first step, a prognosis-based approach, such as the Subgroups for Targeted Treatment Back Screening Tool (STarT Back), identifies individuals likely to require greater resource allocation. Although a clear path is indicated toward simple and psychologically informed care for the low- and high-risk groups, respectively, there is limited guidance for the large medium-risk group. For that group, the hybrid model provides a stepwise path of additional methods to guide treatment selection. This includes subgrouping based on pain mechanism to guide priority domains for the next phase, which includes tailoring of psychological and movement-based approaches. Motor control approaches to exercise would be indicated for individuals with medium risk and a nociceptive pain mechanism, with treatment guided by detailed assessment via one of several paradigms. Psychologically informed treatments are tailored to those with medium risk and a predominantly central pain mechanism, guided by detailed assessment of psychosocial features. A hybrid approach to a model of care could simplify treatment selection and take advantage of the benefits of each method in a time- and cost-efficient manner. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(6):453–463. Epub 13 Feb 2019. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.8774
The Clinically Used Iron Chelator Deferasirox is an Inhibitor of Epigenetic JumonjiC Domain-Containing Histone Demethylases
Authors: Jung Manfred , Roatsch Martin , Hoffmann Inga , Abboud Martine I. , Hancock Rebecca L. , Tarhonskaya Hanna , Hsu Kuo-Feng , Wilkins Sarah E. , Yeh Tzu-lan , Lippl Kerstin , Serrer Kerstin , Moneke Isabelle , Ahrens Theresa D. , Robaa Dina , Wenzler Sandra , Franz Henriette , Sippl Wolfgang , Lassmann Silke , Diederichs Sven , Schleicher Erik , Schofield Christopher J. , Kawamura Akane , Schüle Roland
Published: February 2019

Fe(II)- and 2-oxoglutarate (2OG)-dependent JumonjiC domain-containing histone demethylases (JmjC KDMs) are epigenetic eraser enzymes involved in the regulation of gene expression and are emerging drug targets in oncology. We screened a set of clinically used iron chelators and report that they potently inhibit JMJD2A (KDM4A) in vitro. Mode of action investigations revealed that one compound, deferasirox, is a bona fide active site-binding inhibitor as shown by kinetic and spectroscopic studies. Synthesis of derivatives with improved cell permeability resulted in significant upregulation of histone trimethylation and potent cancer cell growth inhibition. Deferasirox was also found to similarly inhibit human 2OG-dependent hypoxia inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase activity. Therapeutic effects of clinically used deferasirox may thus involve transcriptional regulation through 2OG oxygenase inhibition. Deferasirox may provide a useful starting point for the development of novel anticancer drugs targeting 2OG oxygenases and a valuable tool compound for investigations of KDM function.
In a range of meaningful contexts: 25 years of struggle for meaning in mathematics teaching
Authors: Drake Michael
Published: February 2019

The use of meaningful contexts has been a given in New Zealand’s mathematics curricula for the last 25 years. They hold a privileged position, but there has been little examination of why they are given this position either nationally or internationally, even though there is solid evidence that the use of contexts and word problems in mathematics is not without implications for equitable access to mathematics, student learning, and assessment of learning. So what are the affordances and constraints of taking the meaningful context approach to mathematics? What has been the impact of taking this approach on student achievement and learning? These are important questions given The New Zealand Curriculum is ten years old and a curriculum review is looming. These questions are being raised to start an essential debate for mathematics education in New Zealand, one that needs to take place prior to any curriculum review so an informed decision on the place and nature of meaningful contexts in future mathematics curricula can be made.
‘You can’t totally avoid accidents. So how hard should you try?’
Authors: Stover Sue
Published: February 2019

The question of ‘how hard should you try?’ to control accidents introduces a quixotic question which is grappled with daily by early childhood teachers. In the context of contemporary early childhood settings in Aotearoa New Zealand, young children are expected to be kept ‘safe’ and yet also to take risks through active play. When considered historically, ‘safety’ becomes evident as a socially constructed concept that holds paradoxes and ethical dilemmas. Both ‘play’ and ‘safety’ are difficult to closely define and their meanings shift with context. Drawing on oral history interviews with historic leaders of the early childhood sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, this paper explores how, with the presence of very young children increasingly in institutional settings, ideas about ‘safety’ have shifted. This is evident in how those settings are regulated, and in what is understood as ‘normal’ activities for children, and for adults – parents and teachers. Three overlapping discourses of ‘safety’ are suggested which reflect the sociocultural context, the professional status of early childhood teachers, and existential concerns.
Emergence of divergent enterovirus (EV) D68 sub-clade D1 strains, northern Italy, September to October 2018
Authors: Pellegrinelli Laura , Giardina Federica , Lunghi Giovanna , Uceda Renteria Sara Colonia , Greco Letizia , Fratini Alice , Galli Cristina , Piralla Antonio , Binda Sandro , Pariani Elena , Baldanti Fausto
Published: February 2019

Between September and October 2018, an enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) outbreak occurred in patients hospitalised with severe acute respiratory infection in northern Italy; 21 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that 16/20 of the EV-D68 sequences belonged to a divergent group within the sub-clade D1. Since its upsurge, EV-D68 has undergone rapid evolution with the emergence of new viral variants, emphasising the need for molecular surveillance that include outpatients with respiratory illness.