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On The Correlation between Properties of One-Dimensional Mappings of Control Functions and Chaos in a Special Type Delay Differential Equation
Authors: Лихошвай В.А. , Likhoshvai V.A.
Published: November 2017

A differential equation of a special form, which contains two control functions f and g and one delayed argument, is analyzed.
This equation has a wide application in biology for the description of dynamic processes in population, physiological, metabolic,
molecular-genetic, and other applications. Specific numerical examples show the correlation between the properties of
the one-dimensional mapping, which is generated by the ratio f /g, and the presence of chaotic dynamics for such equation.
An empirical criterion is formulated that allows one to predict the presence of a chaotic potential for a given equation
by the properties of the one-dimensional mapping f /g.
Characteristics of Tomato Probiotic Drink was Fermented by Lactobacillus fermentum with Various Incubation Time
Authors: Lestariningtyas Rizki Dian , Rizqiati Heni , Rizqiati Heni , Pramono Yoyok Budi , Pramono Yoyok Budi
Published: November 2017

This research aims to determine the optimum incubation time of tomato probiotic drink was fermented by Lactobacillus fermentum and to determine the effect of incubation time on antioxidant activity, total lactic acid bacteria, pH, and organoleptic properties of acidity, red intensity, and overall acceptance test. The concentration of inoculum at 4% (v/v) was used with incubation time of 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours at 42oC. The decrease of antioxidant activity occurred with the addition of incubation time. The highest antioxidant activity obtained from incubation time of 12 hours resulting a value of 18.21 ppm. The decrease of pH value occurred with the addition of incubation time and the lowest pH value was obtained from incubation time of 48 hours with a value of 3.45±0.02, resulting the significant among treatments. The result shows significant on total lactic acid bacteria and the result obtained minimum growth of lactic acid bacteria on incubation time of 48 hours resulting a value of 5,84x108 cfu/ml. The addition of incubation time led the increase of acidity and the decrease of overall acceptance test, resulting the significant among treatments, but had no significant on red intensity of product. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the optimum incubation time of this product was 12 hours incubation. This result may provide beneficial information that tomato can be used as main material of probiotic drink production and as a medium growth of Lactobacillus fermentum.
Determination Glycosides Concentration in Petiole of Papaya (Carica Papaya L.) and Its Correlation with pH Value and Lightness with Variation of Heating Time and Temperature
Authors: Amanah Astrid Agustina Nur , Al-Baarri Ahmad Ni'matullah , Hintono Antonius
Published: November 2017

The aims of this research was to apply wet-heat treatment on petiole of papaya to determine glycoside concentration and its correlation with the physical appearance i.e. pH value and lightness. Wet-heat process was conducted at temperature ranging from 50 to 85ᴼC for 5-15 minutes. The obtained data and its correlation were analyzed using regression analysis. The results showed that wet-heat treatment decreased glycosides concentration, pH value and lightness of petiole of papaya. Regression analysis showed the positive linear correlation between the concentration of glycosides and both pH value and lightness resulting value of R2= 0.9919 and 0.9904, respectively. Based on the correlation analysis, the zero concentration of glycosides could be reached when pH and lightness value reached 6.4±0.5 and 22.373±4.0, respectively. As conclusion, wet-heat process leaded to the total elimination in glycosides concentration and its concentration could be determined by the change in pH value and lightness. This results may provide an alternative method on the determination of glycosides in petiole of papaya using simple determination method such as pH and lightness.
Weak and Semiweak Phonological Positions in English
Authors: Balogné Bérces Katalin
Published: November 2017

The paper argues that, besides the distinction between strong and weak phonological positions, a further dichotomy of weak and semiweak positions is justified in English, manifesting itself in consonant lenition as well as vowel reduction and syncope. Namely, a consonant/vowel immediately following the metrical head is more prone to lenite/reduce than a later consonant/vowel. An extensive discussion of the relevant data, taken from t-allophony and vowel reduction, as well as the introduction of the novel results of an investigation of schwa syncope in British English are provided. The analysis is set in a subbranch of Government Phonology called Strict CV (or CVCV) phonology, in which a licensed position is strong, a governed position is weak, and one which is both licensed and governed is semiweak. It is also shown that previous accounts of some of the data, making reference to foot adjunction structure, handle the observed facts inadequately either because they are unable to predict the observed patterning of strong vs. semiweak realisations, or because they allow for reduction where it is not on record.
Otoendoscopic management of small to medium sized tympanic membrane perforation
Authors: Showkat Showkat A. , Bhagat Nadhia , Bala Kiran , Yousuf Aamir
Published: November 2017

Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a wide spread disease of developing countries like India especially in rural areas. A perforated tympanic membrane results in loss of hearing due to decreased drum area and liability to recurrent infection of the middle ear mucosa.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted over a period of 18 months in the Department of ENT, HNS, Government Medical College, Srinagar with total of 36 patients were enrolled.  

Results: This study consists of male 12 and 24 females mean age 32 yrs hearing loss average 26 db. Management methods were grouped in group A, B, C and D fat myringoplasty, chemical cauterization (trichloroacetic acid), fat myringoplasty + chemical cauterization: and transcanal transtympanic myringoplasty using tragal perichondrium respectively with least success seen in group B 55% and 100% seen in group D.

Conclusions: Otoendoscopic management of small to medium sized TM perforations with different methods is a cost effective, less traumatic procedure, cosmetically better and functionally effective in terms of hearing improvement.

 
ANALISIS WACANA RETORIKA DAKWAH K.H. ABDULLAH GYMNASTIAR
Authors: Bahroni Bahroni
Published: November 2017

Indonesia is big country which has biggest Muslim in the world so that dakwah activity is really strategic. Da’wah activities can not be avoided from press. the most well known da’i in public are Abdullah Gymnastiar. This research was objected to describe the grammatical cohesion in their dakwah rhetoric. The procedure to analyze the data were as follow: (1) making into order the data that corresponds the problem answered; (2) Making into units the data based on its order according to the possibilities of category characteristics relation;(3) the interpreting the data score based on the problem that will be answered; (4) the evaluating the range of feasibility and completeness of data related to the problem stretch. The research result covered reference, substitution, elliptics, and conjunction.
IBADAH RITUAL DALAM MENANAMKAN AKHLAK REMAJA
Authors: Kastolani Kastolani
Published: November 2017

This article explained what was viewed as ritual worship; pray  and fasting to embed noble character. The purpose of worship in Islam are: (a) to strengthen belief and dedication to Allah; (b) to strengthen character, disciplining personality and his role as the agent trusted by  Allah on  earth;  (c) to strengthen  friend ship  and affection among  Muslim;  (d) to train spiritual and moral. Character occupies crucial role in human’s life, as individual as well as society member. It is because the fall and raise of the nation depends on how its society character.  The  whole  of  worship  system  in  Islam  has  close  relation  with  character founding  and  the  performance  of  ritual  worship  influences  noble  character,  because  good worship performance without having noble character will not useful.
INTERNALISASI PESAN MULTIKULTURAL PADA ORGANISASI PESANTREN PUTRI STAIN JEMBER
Authors: Musyarofah Musyarofah
Published: November 2017

Multicultural education focuses on the process of developing Islamic boarding school students’ ability to comprehend, admit, respect, and live harmonically and peacefully in different reality. Islamic boarding school has important role to internalize multicultural values. This research was aimed to know the internalization of multicultural education among Islamic boarding school students in the Islamic boarding school Organization for female at State Islamic Studies Institute (STAIN) Jember. This research used qualitative approach where the tutor, committee, and thestudents of this organization became the research subject. This research revealed that the internalization of multicultural education in curriculum was implemented in diniyah and Islamic literature study (kajian kitab) by integrating multicultural values in the study ofTaisirul Kholaq, Tadhib, Al-Akhlaqu Lil Banats, Fiqhun nisa, Kifayatu al-atsqiya, and Fathul Qorib book. Integration of multicultural value in educational process was implemented in some matters: (1) creating Islamic boarding school culture that respected the difference; (2) Educational activity implemented by kyai emphasized on the importance of honor aspect toward humanity. (3) The enactment of regulation and punishment dedicated to all students, without seeing their background and socio-economic status.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA GURU SMK MUHAMMADIYAH SALATIGA
Authors: Ahmadiansah Reza
Published: November 2017

The influence of work motivation and job satisfaction are very important in influencing the performance. This study was aimed to assess the effect of motivation and job satisfaction conducted to the teachers of Muhammadiyah Vocational School (SMK) of Salatiga performances with the total sample of 52 teachers. From the data analysis, it shows that the effect of motivation and job satisfaction to teachers performance in Muhammadiyah Vocational School (SMK) of Salatiga is significant with the significance of 0,003 < 0,05. Fvalue of 6,378, and effective contribution of 20,7%.
La Propiedad Industrial En La Sociedad Del Conocimiento. Tendencias Actuales
Authors: Chávez Eduardo Vinicio Mejía
Published: November 2017

Today humanity is immersed in the knowledge society, so that intangibles have acquired great value throughout the world. This has contributed to globalization and the emergence of economies founded on knowledge and technological development, which have led to the emergence of new intellectual products that generate industrial property rights. The ownership of these industrial property rights has determined the development and economic advancement of countries, but also an absolutely heterogeneous growth between them, as a differentiating element is contemplated, the science and technology they possess. It is therefore in permanent debate whether industrial property is a mechanism of technological development, based on economic recognition of the institutions and their inventors for the science and technology they generate, or whether it is a form of privatization of knowledge and a new Technological colonialism.
Is Language the Result of a Necessity?
Authors: Daniele Franca
Published: November 2017

One of the most human characteristics is certainly language. Language is the means through which people communicate with each other both orally and in written form. Language represents one of the most important social behaviors, and thanks to language humans have been able to accumulate knowledge and transmit it from one generation to the next. The present paper will analyze how the human body has changed and evolved in response to the environmental solicitations and stimuli that have given origin to the development of a structured language, and parallel this with how, in turn, medical language has changed in the past years in response to social and cultural modifications.
Analyse De La Promotion Du Genre Et De L’équité Dans Le Processus Du Développement Local : Cas Du PDC De La Commune De Matamèye
Authors: Aboubacar Zakari
Published: November 2017

This study aims is to identify the level of integration of the female component in development actions at the level of the urban commune of Matamèye. It is based on an exploitation of the field data with the help of a maintenance guide, a questionnaire and the support of the Municipal Development Plan. The interview took place in the semi-structured form. It is clear that there are more than a hundred registered women's groups both in the commune and in the departmental service. These groups operate in the following activities: extraction of peanut oil, market gardening, manufacture of traditional spaghetti and garin yara. The promoters of these activities do not complain. Indeed, even if these results do not live up to expectations, we must encourage the initiatives of the municipality which try with little means to create a framework that allows these structures to evolve in complete independence. Nevertheless, there are conflicts of jurisdiction in the granting of official authorization to these groups between the supervisory authority and the newly elected administration. Each of the two parties believes that it is up to the municipality to issue them according to the local authorities code according to the ordinance n ° 2010-54 of 17 September 2010. That is why we say that the conflicts of competence between the supervisory authority and the newly elected government that often appear must not hamper local development actions, the principle for which decentralization has emerged.
Reflexion Sur Les Enjeux Epistemologique Et Methodologique De L’approche Anthropologique Sur La Maladie Chronique En Contexte Africain A Travers L’exemple Du VIH/Sida
Authors: Atta Kouame
Published: November 2017

Our practical experience of anthropology in the field of HIV/AIDS and many researchers’ commitment in such scientific programs showed that social sciences’ approach of chronic disease in African cultural context includes relevant epistemological and methodological issues. The purpose of this article is to give an overview of these issues while showing the contribution of the anthropological approach to the comprehension of the health phenomena related to the AIDS in the African environment. The approach to this was to review the literature on fieldwork already done on HIV / AIDS in the social sciences. The results of our analysis indicate that medical research on HIV / AIDS in African cultural context has mobilized social sciences mainly anthropology in its various specialties which alongside Biology, Epidemiology and Clinic have led to the development of an inclusive approach of the disease. This interactive approach between social sciences and medical sciences allowed fulfilling the limits of medicine’s quantitative approaches and thus to grasp the AIDS pandemic in these epidemiological, behavioral and representational aspects.
Los Avatares De Las Acciones Gubernamentales Que Combaten El Acoso Escolar En El Estado De San Luis Potosí
Authors: María de Lourdes González Torres , Ángel Vega Campos Miguel , Valentin Mballa Louis
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this article is to report the actions taken by the government in fighting against bullying in the State of San Luis Potosi. The study was carried out based on article 4° of the Mexican Constitution and article 12° of the San Luis Potosi Estate Constitution. Here, it was established that the State is responsible for the fulfillment of the best interest of the child and it must fully guarantee their rights. Also, these articles states that this principle shall guide the design, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies aimed at them. It is well known that bullying exist and is growing increasingly. For instance, this can be seen in 2000 and 2003 through the Child and Youth Consultations of the Federal Electoral Institute. In 2008, a study was conducted by the National Institute of Psychiatry. In 2009, the National Report on Gender Violence was carried out by the Secretariat of Public Education and the United Nations Fund. In 2012, the National Results of the Child and Youth Consultation was obtained. A study in 2014 exhorts the Federal Executive to carry out the necessary public policies in order to prevent and reduce bullying. In the same year, a special report was given on the aspect of respect for human rights in public secondary schools in the State of San Luis Potosí. In conclusion, despite knowing the problem of bullying, there is still no specific and concrete policy to fight bullying in San Luis Potosi.
Régime Alimentaire De Hemichromis Fasciatus (Perciformes, Cichlidae) Dans Le Lac De Barrage Hydroélectrique D’ayamé 2 (Côte D’ivoire)
Authors: Georges Blahoua Kassi , Euphrasie Adou Yedehi , Marius Gogbé Zeré , Valentin N’Douba
Published: November 2017

The diet of Hemichromis fasciatus (Perciformes, Cichlidae) was studied in the lake dam of Ayame 2 (Côte d'Ivoire) from September 2015 to August 2016. A total of 141 specimens were captured using gill nets and hawks. The relative importance of food index has been calculated to assess the relative abundance of the preys. The standard length of fish varied between 70 mm and 250 mm. The global percentage of emptiness and intestinal coefficient mean were 23.40 % and 1.35 ± 0.48 respectively. The food spectra constituted of fishes, insects, arachnids and plants debris showing that this species an omnivorous fish with predatory fish tendency. The comparison of the food habits between size ranges (LS ≤ 110 mm and LS ˃ 110 mm) did not show any significant difference. But, a significant variation of the diet according the sexes and seasons was observed.
Fabrication and Study of Power- Output of MultiChamber Microbial Fuel Cells (Mfcs) With Clay as Ion Exchange Partition
Authors: Tamakloe Reuben Yao , Donkor Michael Kweku Edem , Singh Keshaw
Published: November 2017

The main challenges in the construction of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are the identification of materials, designs, and architectures that may maximize power generation efficiency and fabrication cost. In view of these facts, an attempt was made to design and fabricate Multi – Chamber MFCs of different configuration using locally available Mfensi clay as ionexchange partitions. The performance of each micro-cell, combined effect of the total system as one cell, and the overall performance were studied. The volume of each chamber of these cells was approximately 130 cm3 . It was found that the wastewater of chemical oxygen demand (COD) that was 6340 gm/L used in the MFCs yielded a maximum open circuit voltage (OCV) of 1421 ± 30 mV. The peak power density of 33.30 mW/cm2 (0.037 mA/cm2 ) at 1000 Ω was normalized to the anode surface area
Influence De La Géomorphologie Sur La Distribution Spatiale Des Peuplements De Boscia Senegalensis (Pers.) Lam. Ex Poir. Dans La Commune Rurale De Simiri (Ouest Niger)
Authors: Habou Rabiou , Abdoulaye Diouf , Maârouhi Inoussa Maman , Yakoubou Bakasso , Mahamane Saadou , Boubacar Mamoudou Moussa , Sani Idi Saidou , Abdou Laouali , Ali Mahamane
Published: November 2017

B. senegalensis is a species with broad geographic distribution in the Sahel, especially in Niger, thanks to its special anatomical structures to withstand drought, high temperatures and poor soils. It presents and a heterogeneous distribution in the following areas topographic levels characteristic of the western Niger. This paper aimed to assess the distribution of B. senegalensis and its relationship with woody species through the description of the spatial structure of the point process following toposequences by Ripley's method stands. The study highlighted the gregarious distribution of B. senegalensis and the close relationship between B. senegalensis and other species. Indeed, the species is in competition with other species on the plateau where water resources are scarce. But B. senegalensis tolerate these species on the slopes and in the shallows where water resources are relatively large.
Participatory Varietal Selection and Agronomic Evaluation of African Eggplant and Roselle Varieties in Mali
Authors: Diouf Meissa. , Gueye Mathieu , Samb Papa Ibra
Published: November 2017

African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L. and S. macrocarpon L.) is one of the most commonly consumed fruit vegetables in tropical Africa, in quantity and value probably the third after tomato and onion. Commercial production for supply to the cities is increasing. Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is another important vegetable crop in sub-Saharan Africa; its leaves, seed, and calyces are eaten. Roselle leaves and calyces are nutritious and rich in iron, β-carotene, and ascorbic acid. Although there is a market for African eggplant and Roselle, farmers have been slow to adopt new improved varieties due to use of traditional breeding method. To increase adoption rates of new varieties, we used a participatory varietal selection process to identify new varieties of both plants based on fruit yield, leaf, calyx traits, and consumers’ preference. Fifteen lines and varieties of each species from several African countries were evaluated in Bamako, Mali during the 2008 hot rainy season. A randomized complete block design with three replications was used for the selection process. Twenty-two vegetable farmers and traders (or users) from Bamako rated the African eggplant and Roselle varieties based on visual characteristics (fruit color, fruit shape, number of fruits per plant, fruit size, number of secondary branches per plant, leaf size, leaf shape, leaf color, number of calyces per plant, calyx shape, and calyx color). Using a scale from 0 (least preferred) to 5 (most preferred), the varieties and the criteria were ranked, to identify the best variety and the most important criteria. In addition, agronomics data of African eggplant (number of fruits per plant, marketable yield, fruit weight, fruits shape and fruit color) were collected. Agronomics data were also collected on Roselle calyces (number of calyces per plant, fresh calyces yield, dry calyces yield, dry matter and calyces color based on stem color) and leaves production (leaf length and width, economic yield, leaf shape and stem color). African eggplant line L10, varieties Soxna and Locale Gaya were highly rated for their visual appeal and have the potential to out-yield the local Malian variety. The fruit color and fruit shape, classified top two criteria through participatory selection criteria are important in the choice of users. For leafy entries of Roselle, leaf size was the most important trait. Samandah and line L28 were rated higher than the local check variety (Dah Rouge) for all traits. For calyx varieties of roselle, the number of calyces per plant was the most important trait. For leafy and calyx varieties, the agronomic evaluation show that yield is not a very important criterion in the choice of the users.
Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activities of Combretum adenogonium Leaves Extracts
Authors: Nounagon Martial S. , Dah-Nouvlessounon Durand , N’tcha Christine , Akorede Sani M. , Sina Haziz , Noumavo Pacôme A. , Baba-Moussa Farid , Bade Farid , Adjadohoun Adolphe , Baba-Moussa Lamine
Published: November 2017

Combretum adenogonium is beniniens pharmacopoeia medicinal plant used for the treatment of various diseases. This work aims to study the phytochemical and assess some biological activities of C. adenogonium leaves extracts. The phytochemical analysis (qualitative et quantitative) was conducted by standard analytical chemistry method. Antioxydant activity was evaluated by the DPPH method. Antibacterial activity was evaluated in vitro with 10 references strains , 10 Staphylococcus strains isolated from European Scientific Journal October 2017 edition Vol.13, No.30 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 359 meat products and 10 clinical Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from Buruli ulcer lesions and pus. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Bactericidal (CMB) were determined by macrodilution method. The extracts cytotoxic effect was evaluated with Artemia salina larvae. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, anthocyanins, saponin and triterpenoids. The methanolique extract present the higest content (450.66 ± 0.004 µg EAG/mg) of total polyphenolic compound. The results showed the good antioxidant activity. The inhibitory diameter zone vary (p < 0.001) according to the strains. The largest medium inhibitory diameter (21.85 ± 0.17 mm) was obtained with the ethanolic extract, while the lowest (6.00 ±0.00 mm) were recorded with water-ethanol extract. The variation between CMI and CMB is not significant (p > 0.05). The higher LD50 (27.66 mg/ml) was recorded with methanol extract. The results of this study confirm some use of C. Adenogonium extracts. But; these extracts must be use with moderation
Influence De La Fermentation Sur Les Caracteristiques Physicochimiques Et Sensorielles De La Farine Composite A Base De Banane Plantain Et D’amande De Cajou
Authors: Fofana Ibrahim , Soro Doudjo , Yeo Mohamed Anderson , Koffi Ernest Kouadio
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of fermentation in the formulation of infant flour that meets the nutritional needs of children, using plantain and cashew kernel flours. For this purpose, cashew kernel flours (Anacardium occidentale L) fermented for 72 h and unfermented flour were incorporated into the plantain flour (Musa paradisiaca sp) at different proportions (0, 10, 15 and 20%). The biochemical, functional compositions and antinutrient levels of the formulations were determined. The results showed that the fermentation caused a more significant increase in the protein, lipid, energy and total phenolic content of the formulations in proportion to the incorporation rate. On the other hand, carbohydrate, fiber and ash levels were significantly reduced (P <0.05) as a result of the fermentation of cashew kernels compared with the incorporation of unfermented cashew flour. The study of the swelling powers and the solubility indices of the flours showed that the fermentation entails a significant decrease proportional to the level of cashew almond flour incorporated compared to those obtained with the unfermented flour. It was also found that fermentation entailed a significant reduction (P <0.05) in the content of oxalic acid and tannins in cashew kernel flour. Sensory tests allowed limiting the maximum level of incorporation of fermented almond flour to 10% and that not fermented to 15%.
Precision Prediction of Knitted Fabric Loop Length Through Online Monitoring of Yarn Input Tension and Course Length-A Mathematical Approach for Circular Weft Knitting With Positive Storage Feeding
Authors: Hossain A.K.M. Mobarok , Ali Abu Rayhan Md.
Published: November 2017

A model in the form of an equation has been developed based on the mechanical consideration of yarn during dynamic circular weft knitting process that runs with positive storage feed system. The predicted course length through this model has been compared with that found from actual fabric by a recognized apparatus, i.e. HATRA Course Length Tester. The ttest was carried out over the obtained results for statistical analysis purpose. It was observed that for spun polyester knitted fabric, as used in the experimental part, the model worked very effectively through precision prediction by showing very low average mean difference in predicted course length from that measured from the actual fabric. The t-values and corresponding p-values proved the difference between the predicted and actual results statistically significant and thus opened the scope for further investigation and calibration.
Ileus Biliaire : A Propos D’un Cas Clinique
Authors: A. Saidou , A. Herrero , K. Ide , L. James Didier , H. Younssa , R. Sani
Published: November 2017

Introduction: Gallstone ileus is a rare mechanical occlusion. It is caused by the enclosure of biliary macro lithiasis in a portion of the digestive tract resulting from a digestive bile fistula. We report a clinical case to discuss therapeutic modalities through a review of the literature. Medical observation: We report the case of a 77-year-old patient who was hospitalized in the Nephrology department of the university hospital in Montpellier for functional kidney failure and dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea. The none-injected abdominal-pelvic CT scan showed a gallstone ileus with 5 enclaved duodenum, jejunum and ileum lithiasis resulting into a small bowel obstruction. There are no signs of acute cholecystitis. The management was simple by enterolithotomy surgery alone after fixing of hydro electrolyte imbalance. The after surgery sequence was simple. Conclusion: Gallstone ileus is a rare surgical condition. The high mortality rate in the management of this condition makes enterolithotomy the least invasive and recommended method.
Crescimento urbano de Sabará [MG]: modificação e conservação da cidade segundo seus instrumentos legais de planejamento
Authors: Silva Jaqueline Pugnal da
Published: November 2017

Este artigo busca discutir a atuação das normas de regularização do território frente ao desenvolvimento urbano, em área que apresenta um preexistente diferenciado por suas características históricas e urbanísticas. Visando desenvolver uma investigação acerca do planejamento urbano, a cidade mineira de Sabará será o foco da análise deste artigo. Isso por dois motivos a priori: primeiro por se tratar de uma área diferenciada, apresentando edificações protegidas por tombamento realizado pelo Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional - Iphan, e outrastombadas a nível municipal; e segundo, pelo fato de Sabará estar inserida na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, e por estar muito próxima da capital mineira. Neste contexto de intenções, este artigo se desenvolve a partir da realização de revisão bibliográfica de dimensão histórica, buscando, duplamente, uma compreensão da dinâmica urbana da cidade de Sabará e uma compreensão de sua passagem no tempo, particularmente as alterações ocorridas em seu território envolvente. Associadas, as duas perspectivas contribuirão na análise das normas em vigor, e no entendimento do papel exercido pelas mesmas na articulação das tendências de modificação e de conservação da cidade de Sabará.
Caracterização da paisagem da Comarca de Caldas [MG], a partir de uma coleção de jornais locais (1875-1888)
Authors: Andrade Marina Aparecida de Melo , Argollo Ferrão André Munhoz de
Published: November 2017

Este artigo é parte da pesquisa de mestrado que vem sendo desenvolvido na Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Trata-se de descrever o processo de construção da Paisagem Cultural da Comarca de Caldas, tendo como elemento provocador os jornais locais, no período de 1875 a 1888, que apresentavam os pontos de vista das pessoas mais influentes daquela comunidade. Os periódicos são os espelhos através dos quais se quer enxergar a ordenação do território. Esse lugar foi interpretado através dos olhares de redatores e editores, podendo trazer a realidade, ou uma distorção da mesma, o que não invalidaria seu conteúdo, mas sim mostraria a influência destes personagens agentes. A diferença neste projeto é a interpretação textual do processo de construção da Paisagem Cultural e da ordenação do território em foco, no período proposto, através apenas dos jornais locais; permitindo a construção de mapas a partir do olhar, leitura, interpretação, imaginação e registro dessa abstração de realidade, resultado da interpretação textual; e a abordagem em um período com pouco ou nenhum registro na região.
Proposta de metodologia para o planejamento urbano de municípios
Authors: Costa Junior Hamilton
Published: November 2017

Considerando-se que 75% dos municípios brasileiros, possuem menos de 20.000 habitantes, a obrigatoriedade do Plano Diretor (PD), como estabelecida pelo Estatuto da Cidade, em seu artigo 41, no que se refere aos municípios integrantes de Região Metropolitana (RM), deve ser revista. O presente artigo tem como enfoque o município de Agudos do Sul, pertencente à Região Metropolitana de Curitiba (RMC) e com população aproximada de 8.000 habitantes, deixando assim de se enquadrar nos ditames do parágrafo 1º, artigo 182 da Constituição Federal (CF). Adotou-se uma metodologia propondo uma Escala de Referência (ER), embasada no déficit do Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH) do Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento – PNUD /Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada – IPEA e pelo Instituto Paranaense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – IPARDES. Esta escala possibilitou apontar, através dos indicadores sociais das áreas de Renda, Educação e Longevidade e os índices que as compõem; a infra-estrutura necessária para a melhoria da qualidade de vida nos municípios e os resultados obtidos onde se considera em sua análise os entornos político-administrativos do município, analisando-o com o nível máximo e mínimo dos entornos determinados, deverão ser levados ao conhecimento do planejador urbano para serem considerados no PD do município.
O lugar da indústria no patrimônio cultural
Authors: Dezen-Kempter Eloisa
Published: November 2017

Este artigo destaca como os efeitos do processo de desindustrialização e de reestruturação econômica, intensificados na década de 1990, atingiram grandes complexos fabris que foram grandes motores econômicos e os principais indutores da urbanização dos lugares, e que embora tenham imprimido, de modo inconfundível, caráter e identidade espacial, e organizado a dinâmica urbana e as relações sociais, seu lugar dentro da paisagem onde se inserem está ameaçada de desaparecer. Desta forma, o presente artigo aborda a potencialidade e a singularidade do patrimônio industrial na produção do espaço contemporâneo e a sua valoração enquanto patrimônio Cultural no Brasil, a partir das iniciativas de tombamento empreendidas pelo IPHAN. Ressalta como, apesar da ainda pequena representatividade desta tipologia na listagem de bens tombados pelo IPHAN, estas edificações estão mudando as percepções públicas a respeito dos aspectos importantes de sua história, conseguindo conquistar sua devida valoração enquanto representantes da expressão cultural e social brasileira.
Ameliorative effect of curcumin against tamoxifen in-duced hepatotoxicity in female albino rats
Authors: Sakr Saber A. , Mahran Hoda A. , Abu Quora Hagar A.
Published: November 2017

The objective of the present work was to investigate the ameliorative effect of curcumin (Cur) against tamoxifen (TAM), a nonsteriodal antiestrogenic drug, induced hepatotoxicity in adult female albino rats. Forty eight female albino rats were divided into four groups of equal size. groups: group (I) animals of this group were served as control, group (II) rats were orally given Cur at a dose level of 150 mg/kg body weight daily for nine weeks, group (III) rats were orally given TAM at a dose level of 20 mg/kg body weight daily for nine weeks and group (IV) rats were given TAM followed by Cur at the same previous doses daily for nine weeks. For histological and immunohistochemical studies, livers were immediately removed after sacrification and sera were collected to detect the biochemical markers. Liver sections of rats treated with TAM showed loss of the normal architecture, cytoplasmic vacuolation, leukocytic infiltration and bile duct proliferation as well as increase in the expression of both alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and Ki-67. The activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) were elevated, while the activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the level of glutathione (GSH) were decreased in sera of rats of TAM group. On the other hand, liver sections of rats treated with TAM followed by Cur showed improvement in the histological, immunohistochemical and the biochemical markers. In conclusion, Cur revealed ameliorative effect against TAM toxicity in rat liver due to its antioxidant activities.
A COMPETÊNCIA DOS ENTES FEDERADOS NA PROTEÇÃO DO PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL
Authors: Atalla Marcos Cardoso , Costa Beatriz Souza
Published: November 2017

a presente pesquisa pretende analisar e discutir a proteção do patrimônio cultural pelos entes da federação. A partir dessa premissa será discutida a conceituação da palavra cultura, bem como a expressão patrimônio cultural. Partindo do entendimento de que a fruição e a proteção do patrimônio cultural são direitos fundamentais, será analisada a competência de cada ente federado no que tange à cautela do acervo cultural brasileiro. Será usada neste artigo a metodologia dedutiva com a abordagem fundamentais para o desenvolvimento da pesquisa.  Por fim, realizando uma análise do ordenamento jurídico, serão explicitados Institutos Jurídicos de prevenção ou repressão, que têm por finalidade zelar pelo patrimônio cultural, bem jurídico formador e orientador da identidade nacional.
REVISITANDO A PESQUISA CIENTÍFICA NO DIREITO
Authors: Caballero Cecília , Almeida Carolina , Tavares Tayná
Published: November 2017

A fim de revisitar os apontamentos firmados no início do século XXI no que tange à vulnerabilidade da pesquisa científica produzida no direito, este artigo problematiza se, no decorrer de cinco anos, houve evolução no desenvolvimento da pesquisa jurídica. Objetiva demonstrar que existem modos distintos de se realizar tal pesquisa, sendo todas válidas e de igual relevância. Para esta verificação, utilizou-se do método analítico-descritivo aplicado sobre dados coletados da Jornada de Iniciação Científica na Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, no período compreendido entre os anos de 2010 e 2014. A hipótese sustentada consiste na possibilidade do direito ter avançado no sentido de produzir pesquisas acadêmicas em maior escala e qualidade. 
Peningkatan Adopsi Teknologi dan Mutu Kakao di Provinsi Sumatera Barat
Authors: Hasan Nusyirwan , Roswita Rifda
Published: November 2017

West Sumatra is one of the cacao plantation development areas in the western region of Indonesia coverages 150,319 ha.  However, its productivity and quality are low due to a little adoption of cacao culture techniques and quality by farmers. One of the strategies to accelerate and expand the adoption technology is utilization of multi-channel dissemination spectrum (MCDS). This research aimed to improve the adoption of cacao technology innovations and cacao quality by cacao farmers in West Sumatra.  The research was conducted at two centre cocoa areas, i.e. Padang Pariaman and Pasaman, from March until December 2013. The research activities consisted of (1) a base line survey to determine the adoption level of innovation and the need for cacao cultivation and post-harvest technology, (2) the dissemination of technology based on the MCDS model, initiated with advocacy, field school, distribution of printed media, setting up of demonstration plots of technology innovation, and a field day; and (3) the final survey to determine the effect of technology adoption on improvement of cacao quality. The results showed that a low technology adoption was associated with farmers’s education levels and experiences. The technology needed by cocoa farmers at both locations were pruning, fertilizing, side-grafting technology, developing small canals for plantation sanitation and water conservation, pest and disease control technology, fermentation and drying of cocoa beans. The average increase in the adoption of technology innovations in Padang Pariaman and Pasaman districts was 45.54% and 53.31%, respectively. The adoption of fermented cocoa beans technology increased cocoa quality tobecome a class III-A and complied with the Indonesian National Standard.
FEEDBACK EQUALIZER FOR VEHICULAR CHANNEL
Authors: Nath Sur Samarendra , Bera Rabindranath , Maji Bansibadan
Published: November 2017

In this fast moving world, the number of fatal accidents is increasing day by day and this leads to the requirement of the availability of the traffic condition and road conditions related data to the users. Therefore, to support Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication in high speed mobility condition, it is required to have reliable and secure of communication. Here, the performance of multiple input and multiple output (MIMO) system as a combination of nonlinear decision feedback receiver (DFE) have been investigated in V2V channel. In this paper, through the simulation, the results are presented to show the effect of the channel correlation coefficient and Doppler shift (Fd) (because of the relative velocity of the vehicle) over the performance of the MIMO system. As a counter measure of those problems nonlinear receivers have been formulated and analyzed.
DESIGN OF A WIRELESS CAPACITIVE POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM
Authors: Wang Xin , Li Bowen
Published: November 2017

This paper presents the design of a capacitive power transfer (CPT) system by using the Class-E amplifier approach. The Class-E amplifier approach is chosen to be adopted since it produces high efficiency as close as to 100%, theoretically. Based on the Class-E approach, a design of wireless power transfer system is used to transfer power to a LED lamp. The system has an output around 4.2 watts at a distance of 2 millimeters which transfer enough output power to light a LED lamp. Simulation and experimental results are carried out to verify the high efficiency of the Class-E amplifier. Finally, the design of practical wireless LED lamp is achieved.
ANALYSIS OF MULTI-CHANNEL TWO-DIMENSIONAL PROBABILITY CSMA AD HOC NETWORK PROTOCOL BASED THREE-WAY HANDSHAKE MECHANISM
Authors: Zhoa Yifan , Ding Hongwei , Guo Yingying Guo , Nan Jing , Zhou Shengjie , Yao Shaowen , Liu Qianlin
Published: November 2017

In wireless Ad Hoc networks, large number and flexible mobility of terminals lead to the rarity of wireless channel resources. Also the hidden and exposed terminal problem exists in the Ad Hoc network which is the major factors restricting its development and applying. Considering these factors, this paper proposes a new CSMA protocol: multi-channel two-dimensional probability CSMA for wireless Ad Hoc network protocol based on three-way handshake mechanism, and analyzes the system throughput, delay of information packet, energy consumption and other properties under the control of the proposed protocol. By using the cycle analysis method, computer simulation results not only verify the theoretical analysis, but also show that the protocol has the optimum performance. The proposed protocol can not only reduce the collision probability of information packets to some extent, improving the channel utilization, reducing the waste of channel resources, but also achieve the balancing of load in a variety of wireless Ad Hoc network services, meeting the needs by different priorities with different QoS, and ensuring the systematic efficiency and fairness.
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A TRACK BICYCLE INSTRUMENT FOR TORQUE MEASUREMENT USING THE ZIGBEE WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK
Authors: Gharghan Sadik Kamel , Nordin Rosdiadee , Ismail Mahamod
Published: November 2017

This study evaluates the consistency between the bicycle torque of the proposed system, and a Schoberer Rad Messtechnik (SRM) system. The torque was measured while a trainer was cycling indoors, and the measured values were compared with those of the SRM system. A Bland-Altman statistical analysis indicated that the measured values agreed with the SRM within 95%. The mean absolute percentage error and root mean square error between the measurements of the proposed system and the SRM system were 8.25%, and 1.86, respectively. The results show that the bicycle torque can be measured accurately and transmitted using ZigBee wireless protocol.
SPECTRUM SENSING IN COGNITIVE RADIOS UNDER NOISE UNCERTAINTY: DECISION MAKING USING GAME THEORY
Authors: Muthumeenakshi K. , Radha S.
Published: November 2017

Energy detection is best suited for the detection of licensed users when prior knowledge about them is unavailable. However, the presence of noise uncertainty refrains the use of energy detection for spectrum sensing. In this paper, we propose a refined energy detection (RED) which used dual threshold in the presence of noise uncertainty, and combine the concepts from game theory to achieve further performance improvements. The secondary user payoff is defined based on the primary user activity and the strategy adopted by the secondary user. The pure strategy Nash equilibrium and the best response for the mixed strategy Nash equilibrium are analyzed for all the possible strategies adopted by the secondary user. Simulations results show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm in terms of greater secondary user payoff and robustness against noise uncertainty.
A TOTAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT SOLUTION FOR SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR NLFM WAVEFORM GENERATION AND EVALUATION IN A COMPLEX RANDOM MEDIA
Authors: Shahrezaei Iman Heidarpour , Kazerooni Morteza , Fallah Mohsen
Published: November 2017

A Design, simulation and optimal selection of non-linear frequency modulation waveforms (NLFM) based on correlated ambiguity function (AF) quality analysis for the purpose of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is done in this article. The selected optimum CNLFM waveform in contribution with other waveforms are applied directly into a SAR image formation algorithm (IFA) and their quality metrics in comparison to other waveforms are derived and analyzed in a complex random media (CRM). The total quality performance analysis includes both the qualitative AF diagrams and the objective image quality metrics assessments. The simulation results not only verify the robustness of the proposed NLFM waveforms as a suitable alternative for LFM waveform but also introduce NLFM as a proper method of modulation for SAR in CRM.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON MULTI-OPERAND ADDERS
Authors: Thabah S. D. , Sonowal M. , Saha P.
Published: November 2017

In this paper, different multi-operand adders have been analyzed in terms of propagation delay, power consumption and resource utilization. The functionality of the adders have been verified using Verilog hardware description language and synthesized in Xilinx ISE. The device chosen for implementation is Virtex 6 (XC6VLX240T) with FF1156 package. Simulation results show that Wallace tree adder is the fastest adder and consumes least amount of power. The Wallace tree adder also consumes the least amount of hardware resources as per the synthesis results.