bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Growth Performance and Feed Utilization of Clarias gariepinus (Teugels) Fed Different Dietary Levels of Soaked Bauhinia Monandra (Kutz) Seed Meal
Authors: Balogun B. I. , Oniye S. J. , Auta J. , Lakpini C. A. M. , Abeke F. O.
Published: January 2016

This study was conducted to evaluate the suitability of soaked Bauhinia monandra (Kutz) seed as alternative protein source for Clarias gariepinus and to determine cost of feed compounded. The proximate analysis of the diet (crude protein, crude fibre, ash, moisture content and lipid) were determined using AOAC (1980). Data for each parameter was subjected to one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) while means of various results were compared at 5% level of significance. A preliminary study was conducted to determine the best processing method that reduced anti-nutrients to the minimum level without impairing nutrients composition. Boiled, toasted and soaked seeds were used. Bauhinia seeds soaked for 96 hours had least concentration of anti-nutrients. The experimental diets was formulated to contain soaked Bauhinia seed meal (SBSM) at levels of 25%, 50% and 75% inclusion (Diets 2, 3 and 4 respectively)  with two diets acting as control (Diets 1 and 5). All diets were isonitrogenous (40% crude protein) and isocaloric (3212kcal/kg). A 12 weeks feeding trial was conducted using juveniles which were randomly distributed into 12 improvised non-recirculatory and semi-flow through indoor plastic tanks (52cm X 34cm X 33.5cm) at a stocking rate of 10 fish per tank and three (3) replicates per treatment. The experimental design was complete randomized. The fish were fed at 5% body weight, twice daily. Diets with higher inclusion levels of SBSM (diets 3 and 4) significantly depressed growth performance of fish. The variations observed in the Specific Growth Rate (SGR), Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), Feed Efficiency Ratio (FER) and Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) were associated with the anti-nutrients present in the diets, these parameters reduced with increasing levels of SBSM in the diets of fish. Based on the relative cost of diets per unit weight gain and protein gain, diet 2 (25% SBSM) was most economical. The results suggested that SBSM can be used to substitute up to 25% levels of dietary protein in C. gariepinus juveniles without significant reduction in growth.
H2-TPR, XPS and TEM Study of the Reduction of Ru and Re promoted Co/γ-Al2O3, Co/TiO2 and Co/SiC Catalysts
Authors: Romar H. , Lillebo A. H. , Tynjala P. , Hu T. , Holmen A. , Blekkan E. A. , Lassi U.
Published: January 2016

Effects of Ru and Re promoters on Co-CoOx catalysts supported on γ-Al2O3, TiO2 and SiC were investigated to improve the understanding of the role of promoters of the active phase of Co-CoOx-Ru and Co-CoOx-Re. The influence of promoter addition on the composition and activity of the catalysts was characterized by several methods, such as H2-TPR, XPS, chemisorption and TEM. Furthermore, the role of support and metal-support interaction was especially studied and different support materials were compared.

Based on the results, addition of promoter metals (Ru or Re) will most likely improve catalytic activity of Co/γ-Al2O3, Co/TiO2 and Co/SiC catalysts by increasing the active metal surface available for chemical reaction and by decreasing the size of the metallic nanoparticles. These changes in the catalytic activity were also associated with the changes in the ratio of metal and metal oxide phases in the surface composition as observed by XPS. Promoter metals also decreased the reduction temperatures needed for the reduction of Co3O4 to CoO and further to metallic cobalt. Significant decrease in reduction temperature was observed especially when ruthenium was used as the promoter.
Binden und Lösen im Lebenslauf : Drei psychologische Stationen zur Entwicklung der Familie und in der Familie
Authors: Wittrahm Andreas
Published: January 2016

Binding and Loosing in the Course of a Career: The Three Important Psychological Stages of Development in and of the Family: At certain stages of everyone’s career the family constitutes the most important milieu of physical, psychological and social development. However, it is important for family members to change not only as individuals but together as a family in order to ensure that they can mutually help, strengthen and support each other in certain situations and at certain stages of life. For that, families and individual family members need internal and external resources, social confidence and participation on the one hand, and capability for emotional resonance on the other. When a family is established, at the birth of the first child, during the transition period when children reach young adulthood until they leave home, and, finally, at the time when elderly children provide care for their very old parents, valuable family resources and the necessary family competencies become particularly visible.
The Challenges and Opportunities of Pre-Marriage Counselling in Hungary : A Flexible Model
Authors: Horváth-Szabó Katalin , S. Petik Krisztina , Herczeg-Kézdy Anikó , Elekes Szende
Published: January 2016

A Flexible Model: The article offers an overview of the obstacles, challenges and opportunities of pre-marriage counsellor and facilitator training in Hungary. It presents the first institutionally affiliated pre-marriage counselling program and the corresponding facilitator training. It summarises the feedback from the test course participants (eight couples and nine priests), and reviews options for development.
La problemática del poder de reforma constitucional en Brasil: clausulas pétreas, control judicial de enmiendas constitucionales y principio democrático
Authors: Almagro Castro David
Published: January 2016

ResumenEl presente artículo propone un análisis del poder de reforma constitucional en la CF 1988 y los principales problemas derivados de su diseño constitucional. Su dinámica procesal presenta matices que por su interés requieren de un sucinto análisis descriptivo. El segundo bloque de estudio se centra en las consecuencias derivadas que la imposición de límites expresos a la acción del legislador constituyente derivado – las clausulas pétreas del artículo 60, § 4º CF – tiene en la tensión dialéctica entre el constitucionalismo y el principio democrático. La amplitud de las categorías jurídicas incluidas en el citado dispositivo constitucional junto a posibles interpretaciones extensivas derivadas de la condición analítica de la CF amplifica el riesgo de petrificación del texto constitucional. Cierra este articulo un análisis crítico de las posibilidades de control jurisdiccional de las enmiendas constitucionales a la luz del citado artículo 60, § 4º CF. Se aboga por una restricción del mismo a aquellas violaciones manifiestas y explícitas del contenido esencial de las clausulas pétreas compatibles con la dificultad contramayoritaria. AbstractThe present paper proposes an analysis of the constitutional reform power established under the CF 1988 and the main questions concerning its design. Its procedural dynamic show some aspects so relevant than demands a short descriptive analysis. The second part it is focused on the issues as the results of the incorporation of undeniable legal limits to the action of the constituent legislator – the well-known as inflexible clauses put on the article 60, § 4º CF – for the dialectical tension between the constitutionalism and the democratic principle. The wide extension of the legal categories included in that constitutional dispositive, besides with a possible extensive interpretation provided by the analytical condition of the CF, bring with itself a high risk of constitutional stagnation. This article ends with a critical analyses about the real possibilities of judicial review over the constitutional amendments in the light of the article 60, § 4º CF. We defend a self restraint attitude focus on the undeniable violations of the essential contain of the inflexible clauses that results compatible with the contra majority difficulty.
A review of population control methods in captive-housed primates
Authors: Wallace PY , Asa CS , Agnew M , Cheyne SM
Published: January 2016

The success of breeding primates in captivity has led to a surplus number of animals in collections. This review examines published journals and key books to investigate the various methods of primate population control. Hormonal, surgical and separation methods are discussed and evaluated with regards to behavioural and welfare implications. Methods of dealing with surplus animals are also reviewed. It is concluded that the successes of contraception methods vary significantly between species, and in some cases not enough is known to conclusively state that one method is preferable to another. The behavioural effects of contraception should be evaluated, as social status and sexual behaviours can be negatively affected by contraception. Non-reversible sterilisation methods, such as castration, should not be used without thorough evaluation due to the behavioural effects on the individual and group as a whole. Overall, the zoo community should share information of successes and failures of contraception in different species, and professional advice should be sought to ensure that the welfare of primates in captivity is not compromised.
Projections photographiques et cinéma des premiers temps : La Houillère de Gustave Marissiaux et les origines du cinéma minier
Authors: Mélon Marc-Emmanuel
Published: January 2016

L’analyse comparée d’un spectacle photographique de Gustave Marissiaux intitulé La Houillère (1905) et d’un film produit par Pathé la même année et consacré à l’univers minier (Au pays noir, de Lucien Nonguet et Ferdinand Zecca) montre non seulement que le clivage des supports de projection correspond nettement à un clivage social, mais aussi que ce clivage est esthétique : le réalisme photographique du documentaire industriel est aux antipodes du réalisme social – mais théâtral – du drame cinématographique. Néanmoins, ce constat permet de revoir l’histoire du cinéma minier des premiers temps (jusqu’à Germinal d’André Capellani, 1913) comme une intégration progressive du réalisme photographique et du réalisme social.
La science des projections
Authors: Noblecourt Pauline
Published: January 2016

Comment la projection, entendue à la fois comme outil de vulgarisation scientifique et comme dispositif de divertissement, a-t-elle été réinvestie, et réinventée, par le théâtre du 19e siècle ? Cet article analyse le Catalogue des appareils employés pour la production des phénomènes physiques au théâtre (1877) de Duboscq : la variété des dispositifs de projection destinés à la scène qui y sont proposés éclaire à la fois les transferts techniques entre le champ de la recherche scientifique et celui du spectacle vivant, et les réinventions esthétiques qu’a permis au théâtre l’adoption de la projection.
Otto Piene, The Proliferation of the Sun (1967) : la projection lumineuse dans l’expanded cinema
Authors: Joly Noémi
Published: January 2016

The Proliferation of the Sun d’Otto Piene – une performance multimédia reposant sur un dispositif de projections de diapositives colorées – inaugure au printemps 1967 la programmation du Black Gate Theater de New York avec Blackout d’Aldo Tambellini. Elle relève de l’expanded cinema par son orchestration des sollicitations sensorielles, qui visent à acclimater l’homme aux nouvelles données de l’ère spatiale. La transparence inhérente à la projection ouvre l’expérience à une compréhension idéologique de la lumière sous le signe d’une utopie communicationnelle qui marque les débuts de l’art vidéo (Black Gate Cologne, 1968).
Aux commencements de la perspective : section ou projection ?
Authors: Flécheux Céline
Published: January 2016

La projection est-elle l’autre nom de la perspective centrale ? Incontestablement; mais si la méthode est bel et bien à l’oeuvre chez les artistes dès le 15e siècle, il ne faudra pas moins de deux siècles pour la nommer comme telle. Nous tenterons de comprendre sur quoi repose pareil décalage entre un nom (la projection) et sa pratique (la perspective). L’article se propose de définir la méthode projective en remontant aux sources des premières mises en perspective au 15e siècle, afin de rendre compte du rôle déterminant du miroir dans les nouvelles images. Filippo Brunelleschi, Leon Battista Alberti et Jan van Eyck sont les principales figures de la transformation de la perspective en méthode projective.
Changer le monde, c’est le réinventer en permanence
Authors: Zielinski Siegfried , Bottex-Ferragne Ariane , Stout Julien
Published: January 2016

Loin d’appréhender la projection comme une modalité spécifique à la praxis médiale ou encore comme un dispositif propre à la transformation cinématographique, le présent texte vise à ouvrir le champ de la projection d’un point de vue épistémologique en l’abordant en lien avec la faculté d’imaginer dans sa dimension active, dans sa capacité à changer le monde. Cette approche de la projection comme champ de possibilités, comme esquisse de mondes alternatifs, rassemble des penseurs aussi hétérogènes qu’Henry Corbin, Martin Heidegger, Vilém Flusser, Dietmar Kamper, Emmanuel Kant, Anton Muratori et certains alchimistes du début de l’ère moderne.
Anticipating the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Authors: Dustagheer Sarah
Published: January 2016

The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, an archetype of a Jacobean indoor playhouse, opened next to Shakespeare's Globe on London's South Bank in January 2014. Just as the Globe's opening in 1997 was the source of expectancy and intrigue for the theatre and academic community so the opening of this new venue raises some important questions, which this article seeks to examine through four points of anticipation, or possible areas of theatre practice at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse: lighting, music, actor/audience dynamic and unexpected outcomes. This article discusses some of the first productions and trends that may shape the future debate about the theatre.
Transformations of Space and the Collective Enterprise in Marston's Early Plays for the Paul's Playhouse
Authors: Bowman Gary
Published: January 2016

In this analysis of his early, experimental plays for the Paul's playhouse, John Marston's transformations of space are presented as the key aspect of a process of negotiation and definition. The article considers playhouse location and construction, the nature of shared space, and the character of the collective enterprise to which Marston commits his actors and spectators. It is argued that the playwright processed the spatial codes of public playhouses with particular deliberation. Marston's is seen as a saturated theatricality which exploits the imaginative significations of space, explores shifting identities and presents a play of social mastery.
‘This Prison Where I Live’: Ireland Takes Centre Stage
Authors: Collins Nicholas
Published: January 2016

Although never visibly staged, Ireland plays a critical role in monarchic succession in Shakespeare's histories. Through two complementary offstage phenomena, the ‘spectral’ and the ‘obscene’, this article reveals how Ireland imprisons England. In 2 Henry VI, Ireland's spectral presence provides York with the ideal space from which to foment rebellion and challenge Henry VI. In Richard II, by contrast, Richard heads to Ireland to quell rebellion; however, Richard's trip leads to his enforced abdication. Richard, imprisoned, is caught between an obscene state of exclusion and the spectral world beyond the prison walls: Ireland, crucially, is shown to imprison England's imagination.
Eligibility for social services: social policy development in an international context
Authors: Pervova Irina L. , Grigoreva Irina A. , Kelasev Vyacheslav N. , Smirnova Anna N.
Published: January 2016

The article provides a frame of reference for reviewing the basic processes underlying the development of formal social policy. The bases for the article were provided by: (1) review of the literature in related social services policy development areas; (2) analyses and review of the literature specific to service eligibility; (3) analyses of related socio-economic data from international organizations and registries. Eligibility is proposed as an essential element of social services within the context of citizens’ rights, cultural mores and customs, political processes and economic conditions of the six contributing countries. These data sources were augmented by review of summary narratives of the history and status of social services development.
Esquerda-direita: análise das posições ideológicas do PS e do PSD (1990-2010)
Authors: Guedes Nuno
Published: January 2016

Inúmeras análises têm sublinhado a convergência ideológica dos maiores partidos de governo em vários países europeus. Em Portugal, PS e PSD são analisados com frequência como partidos iguais ou muito semelhantes. O artigo que se segue procura testar a ideia anterior através das posições em que estes têm sido colocados na escala esquerda-direita entre 1990 e 2010. Para fazer essa análise recorremos a dados secundários que revelam a evolução das avaliações feitas por especialistas e eleitores, e dos programas eleitorais. Os resultados revelam que PS e PSD tendem a estar mais próximos do que outros partidos europeus que também têm dominado os respetivos sistemas partidários, mas não se deteta uma aproximação. Existe, sobretudo, uma evolução em paralelo para a direita.
Surface force measurement of ultraviolet nanoimprint lithography materials
Authors: Taniguchi Jun , Hasegawa Masayuki , Amemiya Hironao , Kobayashi Hayato
Published: January 2016

Ultraviolet nanoimprint lithography (UV-NIL) has advantages such as room-temperature operation, high through-put, and high resolution. In the UV-NIL process, the mold needs a release coating material to prevent adhesion of the transfer resin. Usually, fluorinated silane coupling agents are used as release coating materials. To evaluate the release property, surface force analyzer equipment was used. This equipment can measure the surface forces between release-coated or noncoated mold material surfaces and UV-cured resin surfaces in the solid state. Lower surface forces were measured when a release coating was used on the mold material surface.
Analytical expression for critical frequency of microwave assisted magnetization switching
Authors: Arai Hiroko , Imamura Hiroshi
Published: January 2016

The microwave-assisted switching (MAS) of magnetization in a perpendicularly magnetized circular disk is studied based on the macrospin model in a rotating frame. The analytical expression for the critical frequency of MAS is derived by analyzing the presence of a quasiperiodic mode. The critical frequency is expressed as a function of the radio frequency (rf) field H
rf and the effective anisotropy field

. For a small rf field such that

, the critical frequency is approximately equal to

.
Synthesis and characterization of TiO2 on ZnO-nanorod layer for high-efficiency electrochemiluminescence cell application
Authors: Chansri Pakpoom , Sung Youl-Moon
Published: January 2016

In this research paper, we present the fabrication of an electrochemiluminescence (ECL) cell with TiO2 on ZnO-nanorod electrodes via the dip-coating technique. The TiO2 nanoparticles coated on ZnO nanorods (TiO2-ZNRs) were grown on transparent conductive oxide (TCO) glass by the dip-coating technique. The electrode of TiO2-ZNRs for ECL cells has the structure F-doped SnO2 (FTO) glass/Ru(II) complex [Ru(bpy)3
2+]/TiO2-ZNRs/FTO glass. The TiO2-ZNRs were coated on FTO glass by spin-coating and dip-coating methods. The X-ray diffraction system, scanning electron microscope, and spectral brightness analyzer were used to confirm the successful formation of the structure and the morphological properties. The threshold voltage at the start of light emission was 2.25 V for TiO2-ZNRs and was lower than 3.25 V for bare FTO. The threshold voltage was l2.5 V for ZNRs. The electrical and optical properties of the TiO2-ZNRs ECL cell were 30.76 cd/m2 light intensity, 0.067 mA output current, 0.268 cd/A (at 9.67 mA/cm2) current efficiency, and 0.068 lm/W ECL efficiency at 5 V and 60 Hz. The peak intensity of the TiO2-ZNRs-based ECL cell at a wavelength of 621 nm exhibited a dark orange color and was independent of the type of electrode used. The use of TiO2-ZNRs could improve the ECL efficiency and long-lifetime stability.
Growth and characterizations of tin doped zinc-phthalocyanine prepared by thermal co-evaporation in high vacuum as a nanomaterial
Authors: Kayunkid Navaphun , Rangkasikorn Adirek , Saributr Chaloempol , Nukeaw Jiti
Published: January 2016

This research is related to the growth and characterizations of the novel hybrid nanomaterial, tin doped zinc-phthalocyanine thin films (Sn-doped ZnPC), grown by thermal co-evaporation. The concentration of Sn in hybrid films was controlled by adjusting the deposition rate between Sn and ZnPc. The hybrid films were characterized by atomic force microscopy and UV–visible spectroscopy to reveal the physical and optical properties of hybrid films. Moreover, the electrical properties, e.g., carrier mobility and carrier concentration, of the indium tin oxide (ITO)/Sn-doped ZnPc/aluminium (Al) devices were extracted from the current–voltage and capacitance–voltage characteristics. Furthermore, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy was employed to explore the chemical interaction taking place in doped films. Sn doping into ZnPc changes the film’s specific properties, e.g., morphology, crystalline packing, absorption spectra, and conductivity. Moreover, no chemical bond is formed between Sn and ZnPc, and Sn dopants are formed as metal clusters covered by derivative oxide (SnO
x
) embedded in the Sn-doped ZnPc film.
Electronic states of alkyl-radical-functionalized C20 fullerene using density functional theory
Authors: Abe Shigeaki , Kawano Shimpei , Toida Yu , Nakamura Mariko , Inoue Satoshi , Sano Hidehiko , Yoshida Yasuhiro , Kawabata Hiroshi , Tachikawa Hiroto
Published: January 2016

The structures and electronic states of alkyl-radical-functionalized C20 fullerenes (denoted by C20–R) have been investigated using density functional theory (DFT). The different alkyl radicals investigated were methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl radicals. The DFT calculation indicated that the alkyl radical binds to the carbon atom of C20 in the on-top site, thus forming a strong C–C single bond. The binding energies of the alkyl radicals to C20 were calculated to be 83.9–86.6 kcal/mol at the CAM-B3LYP/6-311G(d,p) level. The electronic states of the C20–R complex are discussed on the basis of the theoretical results.
Unravelling the potential of nitric acid as a surface modifier for improving the hemocompatibility of metallocene polyethylene for blood contacting devices
Authors: Vellayappan Muthu Vignesh , Jaganathan Saravana Kumar , Muhamad Ida Idayu
Published: January 2016

Design of blood compatible surfaces is obligatory to minimize platelet surface interactions and improve the thromboresistance of foreign surfaces when they are utilized as biomaterials particularly for blood contacting devices. Pure metallocene polyethylene (mPE) and nitric acid (HNO3) treated mPE antithrombogenicity and hydrophilicity were investigated. The contact angle of the mPE treated with HNO3decreased. Surface of mPE and HNO3treated mPE investigated with FTIR revealed no major changes in its functional groups. 3D Hirox digital microscopy, SEM and AFM images show increased porosity and surface roughness. Blood coagulation assays prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) were delayed significantly (P< 0.05) for HNO3treated mPE. Hemolysis assay and platelet adhesion of the treated surface resulted in the lysis of red blood cells and platelet adherence, respectively indicating improved hemocompatibility of HNO3treated mPE. To determine that HNO3does not deteriorate elastic modulus of mPE, the elastic modulus of mPE and HNO3treated mPE was compared and the result shows no significant difference. Hence, the overall observation suggests that the novel HNO3treated mPE may hold great promises to be exploited for blood contacting devices like grafts, catheters, and etc.
Not so sluggish: the success of theFelimare pictacomplex (Gastropoda, Nudibranchia) crossing Atlantic biogeographic barriers
Authors: Almada Frederico , Levy André , Robalo Joana I.
Published: January 2016

The molecular phylogeny of the Atlanto-Mediterranean species of the genus Felimare, particularly those attributed to the speciesF. picta, was inferred using two mitochondrial markers (16S and COI). A recent revision of the Chromodorididae clarified the taxonomic relationships at the family level redefiningthe genusFelimare. However, conflicting taxonomic classifications have been proposed for a restrict group of taxa with overlapping morphological characteristics and geographical distributions designated here as theFelimare pictacomplex. Three major groups were identified: one Mediterranean and amphi-Atlantic group; a western Atlantic group and a tropical eastern Atlantic group.F. pictaforms a paraphyletic group since some subspecies are more closely related with taxa traditionaly classified as independent species (e.g.F. zebra) than with other subspecies with allopatric distributions (e.g.F. picta pictaandF. picta tema). Usually, nudibranchs have adhesive demersal eggs, short planktonic larval phases and low mobility as adults unless rafting on floating materials occurs. Surprisingly however, the phylogeny of theF. pictacomplex suggests that they successfully cross main Atlantic biogeographic barriers including the mid-Atlantic barrier. This ability to cross different biogeographic barriers may be related toF. picta’s distinct life history and ecological traits. Compared to other ChromodorididaeF. pictahas larger eggs and planktotrophic larvae which could be related to a longer planktonic phase.
Low regeneration of lesions produced by coring inOrbicella faveolata
Authors: Rodríguez-Martínez Rosa E. , Jordán-Garza Adán Guillermo , Jordán-Dahlgren Eric
Published: January 2016

The extraction of tissue-skeleton cores from coral colonies is a common procedure to study diverse aspects of their biology, water quality or to obtain environmental proxies. Coral species preferred for such studies in Caribbean reefs belong to the generaOrbicella. The long term effects of coring in the coral colony are seldom evaluated and in many Caribbean countries this practice is not regulated. We monitored 50 lesions produced onOrbicella faveolatacolonies by the extraction of two centimeter-diameter cores to determine if they were able to heal after a four year period. At the end of the study 4% of the lesions underwent full regeneration, 52% underwent partial regeneration, 14% suffered additional tissue loss but remained surrounded by live tissue, and 30% merged with dead areas of the colonies. Given the low capacity ofOrbicella faveolatato regenerate tissue-skeleton lesions, studies that use coring should be regulated and mitigation actions, such as using less destructive techniques and remediation measures after extraction, should be conducted to facilitate tissue regeneration.
Retired Professional Women Educators in Government Service and the SocioCultural Development of the Province of Zambales: A Case Study
Authors: Cabal Esmen M.
Published: January 2016

Women are partners of men in nation building. The study was designed to find out the contributions of retired professional women educators to the socio-cultural development of Zambales. One hundred retired women educators were interviewed regarding their participation in the socio-cultural development of Zambales. Findings of the study revealed that the respondents were involved in organizing literacy projects; acted as consultants in the different village organizations, consultants of the mayors and other elected officials in their programs and projects; acted as resource speakers in seminars related to education; wrote poems and short stories about Zambales; initiated cultural presentation that showcases Zambaleño dances, arts, music and literature during town festivals.  They also continue to model to the Bayanihan (Cooperation) Spirit in times of need and in other activities. Greater contribution of women educators is needed in initiating literacy programs. The contributions of retired professional women educators had improved the socio-cultural conditions of Zambales including youth development for their increase self-realizations and self-valuing and increased women’s participation in socio-cultural development.   Keywords - Social Studies, cultural development, retirement, government service, literacy project, cooperation, descriptive design, Philippines
Team Influences on Organization Success on Three Main Aspects: Health and Safety Workplace, Talent Management and Organizational Culture
Authors: Macasukit Liza , Al-Amimi Afra Saeed , Kaabi Ohoud Al , Al-Mutawa Majid
Published: January 2016

Powerful teams build organizational success. The study reviews team’s influences on organizational success in health and safety workplace, talent management, and organizational culture. The study employed content analysis of existing literature as basis for analysis. Results showed that the three main concepts of the organization have a symbiotic relation with teamwork and employee performance. Keywords - Management, Team, Organizational Success, Talent Management, Organizational culture, Descriptive design, United Arab Emirates
Preparing State Universities and Colleges in Ilocos Sur for Amalgamation: A Technological Perspective on Promotion and Tenure
Authors: Lamarca Bryan Irvin J.
Published: January 2016

This paper aims to assess pre-amalgamation initiatives of the three State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Ilocos Sur namely: the University of Northern Philippines (UNP), Ilocos Sur Polytechnic College (ISPSC), and North Luzon Polytechnic State College (NLPSC) along the facet of promotion and tenure and Information Technology (IT), and embed new solutions to the NBC 461 Software of the Zonal Evaluation & Computerization Center. A descriptive statistical approach was used to evaluate new proposed solutions and features that will be embedded in the software in achieving quality experience and service for the faculty. Results revealed that there will be no merging of faculty and staff among the constituent universities, and the procedure of promotion and tenure of faculty will not be affected when the amalgamation pushes through. The study revealed that faculty are not satisfied with the output generated by the software and are gearing towards improving the system. Furthermore, it is also revealed that the software is amalgamation-ready but it lacks features and functionalities that could validate the promotion process. In conclusion, appropriate software improvement and policy suggestions were suggested for the efficient utilization of the software in providing convenience for end users.   Keywords - Education, Amalgamation, merger, business intelligence, data mining, business analytics, promotion and tenure, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Mass Media Exposure and Reading Proficiency of Students in Diploma in Agricultural Technology
Authors: Tabares May Nectar Cyrill L.
Published: January 2016

The study aimed to determine the level of exposure to mass media of the students in Diploma in Agricultural Technology of the Surallah National Agricultural School and its relation to their reading proficiency. It employed mean values to determine the respondents’ level of exposure to mass media and their level of reading proficiency. Pearson-product moment coefficient of correlation was utilized to determine the relationship between their level of exposure to mass media and their reading proficiency. The findings revealed that the students had inadequate or low exposure to mass media on the basis of interest, availability of materials, time spent for their choices and benefits they would receive. However, the level of reading proficiency of DAT students in the vocabulary and comprehension skills was very high with a qualitative description of very good. The level of exposure of the students to both print and electronics films media was moderately related to read proficiency as reflected by r=0.452. A significant relationship was divulged between the level of mass media exposure and the reading proficiency of the students. Hence, exposure to the different mass media must be enhanced to further develop the students in their intellectual capacities, especially in their reading proficiency skills.   Keywords - Education, mass media, reading proficiency, descriptive method, Philippine
Toward a quantitative and empirical dissolved organic carbon budget for the Gulf of Maine, a semienclosed shelf sea
Authors: Balch William , Huntington Thomas , Aiken George , Drapeau David , Bowler Bruce , Lubelczyk Laura , Butler Kenna
Published: January 2016

A time series of organic carbon export from Gulf of Maine (GoM) watersheds was compared to a time series of biological, chemical, bio‐optical, and hydrographic properties, measured across the GoM between Yarmouth, NS, Canada, and Portland, ME, U.S. Optical proxies were used to quantify the dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and particulate organic carbon in the GoM. The Load Estimator regression model applied to river discharge data demonstrated that riverine DOC export (and its decadal variance) has increased over the last 80 years. Several extraordinarily wet years (2006–2010) resulted in a massive pulse of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM; proxy for DOC) into the western GoM along with unidentified optically scattering material (<0.2 µm diameter). A survey of DOC in the GoM and Scotian Shelf showed the strong influence of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the DOC that enters the GoM. A deep plume of CDOM‐rich water was observed near the coast of Maine which decreased in concentration eastward. The Forel‐Ule color scale was derived and compared to the same measurements made in 1912–1913 by Henry Bigelow. Results show that the GoM has yellowed in the last century, particularly in the region of the extension of the Eastern Maine Coastal Current. Time lags between DOC discharge and its appearance in the GoM increased with distance from the river mouths. Algae were also a significant source of DOC but not CDOM. Gulf‐wide algal primary production has decreased. Increases in precipitation and DOC discharge to the GoM are predicted over the next century.
Modes of crustal accretion and their implications for hydrothermal circulation
Authors: Theissen‐Krah Sonja , Rüpke Lars H. , Hasenclever Jörg
Published: January 2016

Hydrothermal convection at mid‐ocean ridges links the ocean's long‐term chemical evolution to solid earth processes, forms hydrothermal ore deposits, and sustains the unique chemosynthetic vent fauna. Yet the depth extent of hydrothermal cooling and the inseparably connected question of how the lower crust accretes remain poorly constrained. Here based on coupled models of crustal accretion and hydrothermal circulation, we provide new insights into which modes of lower crust formation and hydrothermal cooling are thermally viable and most consistent with observations at fast‐spreading ridges. We integrate numerical models with observations of melt lens depth, thermal structure, and melt fraction. Models matching all these observations always require a deep crustal‐scale hydrothermal flow component and less than 50% of the lower crust crystallizing in situ.
Altitude development of postmidnight F region field‐aligned irregularities observed using Equatorial Atmosphere Radar in Indonesia
Authors: Dao Tam , Otsuka Yuichi , Shiokawa Kazuo , Tulasi Ram S. , Yamamoto Mamoru
Published: January 2016

For the first time, vertical rise velocities of postmidnight field‐aligned irregularities (FAIs) at low geomagnetic latitudes have been examined near the June solstice by using two‐dimensional maps of F region FAI echoes observed with the Equatorial Atmosphere Radar in Indonesia for 3 years starting in May 2010. We found 15 freshly growing FAIs at postmidnight between May and August during the 3 years. The rise velocities of FAIs are smaller at postmidnight than at postsunset, and most postmidnight FAIs do not exceed an altitude of 450 km. Based on the rise velocities, a lower limit for the creation time of the postmidnight FAIs is estimated to be between 21:30 LT and 02:00 LT for 14 of the 15 events, indicating that this class of FAIs is distinct from the postsunset FAIs.
The 2014–2015 warming anomaly in the Southern California Current System observed by underwater gliders
Authors: Zaba Katherine D. , Rudnick Daniel L.
Published: January 2016

Large‐scale patterns of positive temperature anomalies persisted throughout the surface waters of the North Pacific Ocean during 2014–2015. In the Southern California Current System, measurements by our sustained network of underwater gliders reveal the coastal effects of the recent warming. Regional upper ocean temperature anomalies were greatest since the initiation of the glider network in 2006. Additional observed physical anomalies included a depressed thermocline, high stratification, and freshening; induced biological consequences included changes in the vertical distribution of chlorophyll fluorescence. Contemporaneous surface heat flux and wind strength perturbations suggest that local anomalous atmospheric forcing caused the unusual oceanic conditions.
Hydrogeophysical characterization of transport processes in fractured rock by combining push‐pull and single‐hole ground penetrating radar experiments
Authors: Shakas Alexis , Linde Niklas , Baron Ludovic , Bochet Olivier , Bour Olivier , Le Borgne Tanguy
Published: January 2016

The in situ characterization of transport processes in fractured media is particularly challenging due to the considerable spatial uncertainty on tracer pathways and dominant controlling processes, such as dispersion, channeling, trapping, matrix diffusion, ambient and density driven flows. We attempted to reduce this uncertainty by coupling push‐pull tracer experiments with single‐hole ground penetrating radar (GPR) time‐lapse imaging. The experiments involved different injection fractures, chaser volumes and resting times, and were performed at the fractured rock research site of Ploemeur in France (H+ network, hplus.ore.fr/en). For the GPR acquisitions, we used both fixed and moving antenna setups in a borehole that was isolated with a flexible liner. During the fixed‐antenna experiment, time‐varying GPR reflections allowed us to track the spatial and temporal dynamics of the tracer during the push‐pull experiment. During the moving antenna experiments, we clearly imaged the dominant fractures in which tracer transport took place, fractures in which the tracer was trapped for longer time periods, and the spatial extent of the tracer distribution (up to 8 m) at different times. This demonstrated the existence of strongly channelized flow in the first few meters and radial flow at greater distances. By varying the resting time of a given experiment, we identified regions affected by density‐driven and ambient flow. These experiments open up new perspectives for coupled hydrogeophysical inversion aimed at understanding transport phenomena in fractured rock formations.
Mechanical, Thermal, Morphological, and Biodegradable Studies of Okra Cellulosic Fiber Reinforced Starch‐Based Biocomposites
Authors: Guleria Ashish , Singha Amar Singh , Rana Raj K.
Published: January 2016

The aim of present work is to study the behavior of completely biodegradable starch‐based composites containing okra cellulosic fibers in the range from 5 to 25 wt%. The cornstarch matrix and composites were prepared by using urea–formaldehyde as a cross‐linking agent. The cross‐linked cornstarch matrix and its composites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis. Furthermore, thermal and different mechanical properties, i.e., tensile, compressive, and flexural strength of composites, were also studied. The thermal stability of fiber‐reinforced composite was increased as compared to starch matrix. The mechanical properties of composite such as tensile, compressive, and flexural have been found to increase with the increase in fiber content up to 15% loading. The composite specimens tested for tensile, compressive, and flexural strength at 15% fiber loading exhibited values of 17.78 ± 0.89, 33.55 ± 1.67 and 60.1 ± 3.01 MPa, respectively. Furthermore, the matrix and composites were subjected to biodegradation studies through the soil burial method.
A de novo frameshift mutation in chromodomain helicase DNA‐binding domain 8 (CHD8): A case report and literature review
Authors: Merner Nancy , Forgeot d'Arc Baudouin , Bell Scott C. , Maussion Gilles , Peng Huashan , Gauthier Julie , Crapper Liam , Hamdan Fadi F. , Michaud Jacques L. , Mottron Laurent , Rouleau Guy A. , Ernst Carl
Published: January 2016

Mutations in chromodomain helicase DNA‐binding domain 8 (CHD8) have been identified in independent genotyping studies of autism spectrum disorder. To better understand the phenotype associated with CHD8 mutations, we genotyped all CHD8 exons in carefully assessed cohorts of autism (n = 142), schizophrenia (SCZ; n = 143), and intellectual disability (ID; n = 94). We identified one frameshift mutation, seven non‐synonymous variants, and six synonymous variants. The frameshift mutation, p.Asn2092Lysfs*2, which creates a premature stop codon leading to the loss of 212 amino acids of the protein, was from an autism case on whom we present multiple clinical assessments and pharmacological treatments spanning more than 10 years. RNA and protein analysis support a model where the transcript generated from the mutant allele results in haploinsufficiency of CHD8. This case report supports the association of CHD8 mutations with classical autism, macrocephaly, infantile hypotonia, speech delay, lack of major ID, and psychopathology in late adolescence caused by insufficient dosage of CHD8. Review of 16 other CHD8 mutation cases suggests that clinical features and their severity vary considerably across individuals; however, these data support a CHD8 mutation syndrome, further highlighting the importance of genomic medicine to guide clinical assessment and treatment. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Fabrication and characterization of hydrophilic poly(ε‐caprolactone)/pluronic P123 electrospun fibers
Authors: Mirhosseini M. M. , Haddadi‐Asl V. , Zargarian S. Sh.
Published: January 2016

Poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL) has been widely investigated for tissue engineering applications because of its good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties; however hydrophobic nature of PCL has been a colossal obstacle toward achieving scaffolds which offer satisfactory cell attachment and proliferation. To produce highly hydrophilic electrospun fibers, PCL was blended with pluronic P123 (P123) and the resulted electrospun scaffolds physiochemical characteristics such as fiber morphology, thermal behavior, crystalline structure, mechanical properties, and wettability were investigated. Moreover molecular dynamic (MD) simulation was assigned to evaluate the blended and neat PCL/water interactions. Presence of P123 at the surface of electrospun blended fibers was detected using ATR‐FTIR analysis. P123 effectiveness in improving the hydrophilicity of the scaffolds was demonstrated by water contact angel which experienced a sharp decrease from 132° corresponding to the neat PCL to almost 0° for all blended samples. Also a steady increase in water uptake ratio was observed for blended fibers as P123 content increased. The 90/10 blend ratio had the maximum tensile strength, elongation at break and crystallinity percentage. Therefore 90/10 blend ratio of PCL/P123 can balance the mechanical properties and bulk hydrophilicity of the resulted electrospun scaffold and would be a promising candidate for tissue engineering application. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016, 133, 43345.
Butyl rubber reclamation by combined microwave radiation and chemical reagents
Authors: Khavarnia Masumeh , Movahed Saeed Ostad
Published: January 2016

Rubber recycling is growing worldwide because of increasing raw material costs. In addition, extensive use of rubber articles and their eventual disposal is a major concern for the environment. Butyl rubber (IIR) was devulcanized by microwave radiation with the aid of devulcanizing reagents and oil. The effect of several devulcanizing reagents, hexadecylamine (HAD), diphenyl disulfide (DPDS), N‐cyclohexyl‐2‐benzothiozyl sulfenamide (CBS), and tetramethylthiuram disulfide (TMTD) on devulcanization process, was studied. The investigation was carried out in various microwave radiation temperatures and different amounts of aromatic and paraffinic oils. The results showed that waste rubber powder with a median particle size of 279
was devulcanized efficiently. It was confirmed when devulcanization % of the devulcanizates were measured by swelling tests. Among of the devulcanizing reagents and based on Horix analysis, HDA with the sol fraction, crosslink density (CLD), and devulcanization percent of 14%, 25
and 64%, respectively, was the most suitable devulcanizing reagent. In addition, compound with 30 and 6 phr paraffinic oil and HDA in formulation, respectively, had maximum devulcanization % (83%). The devulcanizing temperature of this compound was 180
. For the most of all compounds, during microwave radiation, a part of disulfides crosslinks were broken and released sulfurs giving new mono and polysulfides bridges. This resulted in the higher CLDs for some compounds when they compared with CLD of the initial waste rubber. In the morphological study of the devulcanized compounds, vulcanized rubbers clearly showed in the SEM micrographs surrounded by a matrix of devulcanized rubber. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016, 133, 43363.
Thermally Induced Denitrogenative Annulation for the Synthesis of Dihydroquinolinimines and Chroman‐4‐imines
Authors: Chou Chih‐Hung , Chen Ying‐Yu , Rajagopal Basker , Tu Hsiu‐Chung , Chen Kuan‐Lin , Wang Sheng‐Fu , Liang Chien‐Fu , Tyan Yu‐Chang , Lin Po‐Chiao
Published: January 2016

A rapid growth in synthetic methods for the preparation of diverse organic molecules using N‐sulfonyl‐1,2,3‐triazoles is of great interest in organic synthesis. Transition metals are generally used to activate the α‐imino diazo intermediates. Metal‐free methods have not been studied in detail, but can be a good complement to transition metal catalysis in the mild reaction conditions. We herein report a novel method for the preparation of 2,3‐dihydroquinolin‐4‐imine and chroman‐4‐imine analogs from their corresponding N‐sulfonyl‐1,2,3‐triazoles in the absence of metal catalysts. To achieve intramolecular annulation, the introduction of an electron‐donating group is required at the meta position of N‐sulfonyl‐1,2,3‐triazole methyl anilines. The inclusion of tailored substituents on the aniline moieties and nitrogen atoms enhances the nucleophilicity of the phenyl π‐electrons, thus allowing them to undergo a Friedel–Crafts‐type reaction with the highly electrophilic ketenimines. This metal‐free method was carefully optimized to generate a variety of dihydroquinolin‐4‐imines and chroman‐4‐imines in moderate‐to‐good yields.