bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Problems of Assessing the Compliance of Professional Activities of Practical Psychologists with the Requirements of the Implemented Standards (once again about experts and expertise in practical psychology)
Authors: Zabrodin Y.M. , Pakhalyan V.E.
Published: August 2018

The analysis of the state of the problem of expertise in practical psychology is carried out, in the context of tasks arising in connection with the implementation ? introduction of standards of professional activity. The main issues are mentioned, both directly concerning the methodology of the issue under discussion, as well as the main aspects of the content of the specialist's work related to the professional evaluation in general of activities, processes, etc., occurring in a specific educational environment, and their quality in each specific case of a professional activities of specialists. The main criteria of requirements to the expert, to his professional training and experience, features of the process of conducting the examination are singled out. The actual necessity of creating an "examination institute" in the field of practical psychology that presupposes the development of scientific grounds and methodology for the examination of the activities of specialists in the Service of Practical Psychology in the education system and the quality of performing professional activity is emphasized and justified. Attention is drawn to the fact that until now there are no scientifically grounded requirements for experts in the field of practical psychology, their training programs, a system of evaluation criteria, the content and form of an expert opinion, etc. It is concluded that the development of the methodology of practical psychology and expertise in it will allow an objective assessment of the activities of both the Service of Practical Psychology as a whole and the work of its individual specialists, ensure their training, further training and retraining, and determine the conformity of their work to the requirements of standards professional activity.
Effective Contract as the Factor to Govern of Work Motivation of Temporary Pedagogical Staff of the Health Camp for Children (on Example of the Federal State Budget Institution ‘Artek’)
Authors: Derkachev P.V. , Melnik V.P.
Published: August 2018

The aim of the research is to show the reason of necessity in discovering the motivating potential of employees and also influence on them through the introduction of the effective contract. The research has studied the attitude of the temporary pedagogical staff towards the effective contract, also the research has found the factors that influence on satisfaction of labor, and the motivating profile of a personality was constructed. 207 people aged 18 - 23 have taken part in the research. Those are temporary pedagogical employees of the children's health camp. In the first part of the research the theoretical bases of the effective contract with the reference to modern literature were studied. In the second part the research has found the interrelations between being ready to work by the effective contract and outer stimuli influencing on the quality of the work performed. The revealed direct and inverse relations between the attitude to the effective contract and the reasons followed by employees give the evidence that transferring to the suggested form of labor relations can cause an absolutely opposite effect. Employees working on the effective contract will be oriented only on the remuneration in favorable working conditions and the things like self-improvement, interest to work will be of little interest for them.
Interrelation of Malevolent Creativity and Values in Adolescents with Different Levels of Aggression
Authors: Meshkova N.V.
Published: August 2018

We present the data of empirical research on the relationship of antisocial directed creativity and values. Football fans and teenagers with different levels of aggression (N=124) were involved as subjects. Used aggression questionnaire Bass-Perry, TCI-125, block of social situations, "Portrait value questionnaire-revised PVQ-R" and the Russian version of the questionnaire "The malevolent creativity behavior scale "(Hao et al.). The main hypothesis of the study, according to which the relationship of creativity and values is fundamentally different in nature in groups with different levels of agression, has been confirmed. Of particular importance is the expression of the values of the subjects of personal focus "Independence of thought", "Stimulation" and "Reputation" and reducing the value of social focus "Tradition"and" Conformism-Rules." The data on the combination of values and personal characteristics (hostility and self-orientation) as predictors of antisocial creativity and its realization in deviant behavior are analyzed. Directions of further research are offered.
Features of Creativity and Conceptual Thinking of Students Studying in the Direction of "Software Engineering "(Engineers-Kognitologs)
Authors: Ivakhnenko O.N. , Smolianinova V.A.
Published: August 2018

The article presents the features of creativity of students studying in the direction of "Software engineering". The necessity to study the features of the creativity of students of cognitive engineers for their future professional activities in the modern world determines the problem of research. The hypothesis of the study is that the creativity of students studying in the direction of "Software engineering", and students studying studying in the direction of "Management", as well as students studying in the direction of "Software engineering", boys and girls will have their own features. The sampling consisted of students of the 4th year (N=100): studying in the MIT in the direction of "Software engineering" (engineers-kognitologs (N=50)), and students in the MGIU in the direction of "Management" (N=50), (students managers). To determine the level of creativity was used: the test of P. Torrens "Doodle", "Circles", "Supply", the test "Creativity" of N.F. Vishnjakova. The differences between the level of creativity in groups of girls and boys, students of managers and students engineers-kognitologs are detected. By the sum of the criteria, students managers have a higher level of performance than a group of students of engineers-kognitologs, and girls engineers-kognitologs showed a higher level of creativity than boys. The system of exercises for the development of creativity and conceptual thinking using the means of acting is described.
Organization of Reflexive-evaluative Activity of University Students by Using the Learning Management System
Authors: Martyushova Y.G. , Lykova N.M.
Published: August 2018

The article is focusing on implementation specifics of reflection and evaluation phase of the learning process with use of learning management system. It describes implementation of preliminary, current and final types of control via combination of intramural and remote forms of study. The learning management system allows to evaluate correctness of task solutions and to utilise rating method for all types of control. This provides students with the possibility to observe their current rating and receive comments on the potential actions needed to achieve the learning objectives. Apart from that, rating capability of the learning management system supports development of students’ skills of self-reflection and self-control, creating a competitive environment and increasing learning motivation. Combination of accumulated current rating on learning management system’s tasks and results of intramural control allows to generate the final grade for the learning module.
On Approximate Solution of the Euler-Bernoulli Beam Equation via Galerkin Method
Authors: Saraç Yeşim
Published: August 2018

In this paper, numerical
solution of a boundary value problem for a fourth-order ordinary differential
equation, known as the Euler-Bernoulli beam equation, is presented. The related
equation is used extensively in engineering areas such as huge buildings, long
bridges across big rivers, planes and cars. The approximate solution of the
problem considered is obtained by using the Galerkin method with basis
functions that satisfy the boundary conditions given. The accuracy of the
proposed method is given through two numerical examples with the help of Maple®program.
Orientação Profissional em uma Escola Privada: Experiência de Estágio
Authors: Graeff Rafaela Vargas , Patias Naiana Dapieve
Published: August 2018

O presente artigo tem o intuito de descrever e discutir a experiência de estágio realizada com alunos do 3º Ano do Ensino Médio em uma escola privada de uma cidade situada no norte do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. A intervenção em Orientação Profissional (OP), teve como objetivo propiciar momentos em que os adolescentes refletissem sobre suas pretensões de futuro e escolhas profissionais, auxiliando na diminuição das ansiedades decorrentes das dúvidas que as escolhas podem acarretar. Participaram da intervenção 47 alunos de 15 a 16 anos de idade. Para tanto, foram realizados 15 encontros nos quais foram utilizadas técnicas projetivas, aplicação de testes psicométricos, dinâmicas de grupo, painel das profissões, dentre outros. Embora com limitações, as atividades puderam auxiliar os alunos no autonhecimento e na busca por opções mais conscientes.
Retorno à Sociedade: Percepções e Experiências de Ex-Detentas
Authors: Leandro Maiara , Córdova Zolnei Vargas de , Castro Amanda , Kern Cristina Adriana Rodrigues
Published: August 2018

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo identificar a percepção de ex-presidiárias sobre o retorno à vida social e à vida profissional, sobre suas impressões quando da detenção e sobre suas relações com a família e a sociedade. Para isso, foi feita entrevista semiestruturada com cinco mulheres atendidas pelo CRAS (Centro de Referência de assistência Social) do município de Criciúma que já cumpriram a pena e hoje vivem em liberdade. Foi possível identificar que algumas mulheres sofreram discriminações por serem ex-presidiárias, corroboradas por morarem em bairros com alto índice de criminalidade. E, ainda, foi identificado que suas experiências punitivas durante o momento de detenção não as prepararam para retorno a sociedade. Com isso, conclui-se que a falta de programas de ressocialização para o retorno ao convívio social e reingresso no mercado de trabalho dificultam a reinserção social destas mulheres. Sugere-se que uma nova pesquisa seja realizada com maior grupo de participantes e também com seus familiares, para melhor compreensão da temática.
DISKURSUS KEILMUAN: Hellenisasi Pemikiran Islam Atau Islamisasi Berbagai Tradisi Keilmuan?
Authors: Rusli Ris'an
Published: August 2018

In the classical period, the scholars built the division of science into two groups namely, the science of religion called “al-‘ulûm al-dîniyah”, and the science of non-religious or “al-‘ulûm al-dunyawiyah”. In the science of religion, they have the science of exegesis, the science of ḥadîth, the science of kalâm, the science of fiqh, and the science of tasawuf. While on non-religious sciences, they have history, medicine, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, optic, physics, cosmography, and many more. On that time, the scholars were imbued with high appreciation of tought, so they succeeded in making rapid progress in various fields of life, including the field of knowledge and philosophy. The peak of progress occurred at the time of the ‘Abbâsids, the previous Khalîfah al-Ma’mûn. In the view of Greek or Hellenic thought there were two expert views, rejecting Hellenism or accepting it. The differences lied in the views of Islam, Islam as ‘aqîdah (creed) and Islam as a civilization. Those who reject Hellenism view Islam as a creed with revelation as the source of knowledge. While those who accept Hellenism view Islam as not a creed, but Islam as civilization.
Schuster, Sven y Hernández, Óscar Daniel, eds. Imaginando América Latina. Historia y cultura visual, siglos XIX-XXI. Bogotá: Universidad del Rosario, 2017.
Authors: Vargas Alvarez Sebastián
Published: August 2018

Como su título lo sugiere, el volumen colectivo aquí reseñado examina la importancia de las imágenes en la historia moderna y contemporánea de América Latina, a la vez que plantea una relexión sobre las posibilidades documentales y analíticas que estas ofrecen para el estudio de nuestro pasado. El libro es un ejemplo de cómo el campo de los estudios visuales ha impactado de manera positiva la historiografía, lo cual ha permitido la aparición de diversas investigaciones que abordan la relación entre cultura visual e historia2 . Como nos recuerda Peter Burke en la introducción de su libro Visto y no visto, cada vez son más los historiadores que se atreven a trabajar con imágenes, empleándolas no como meras ilustraciones, sino como documentos históricos3 . Para ir más lejos, podríamos añadir que son cada vez más los historiadores que usan las imágenes no solo como fuentes, sino como parte central de sus propuestas narrativas y explicativas4 . Los textos reunidos en Imaginando América Latina son casos de estudio en donde «la historia se escribe a partir de imágenes», y se plantea todo el tiempo la pregunta por el lugar de la imagen en el oicio de historiador, en un contexto de «hipervisualidad contemporánea», caracterizado por la amplia producción, circulación y consumo de imágenes en diversos medios, principalmente en el internet (p. 2).
SINGULARIDADES NA CONSTITUIÇÃO DA PROFISSIONALIDADE DAS PROFESSORAS DE EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Samia Mônica Martins
Published: August 2018

O artigo tematiza a questão da constituição da profissionalidade docente na Educação Infantil, apontando oito elementos constitutivos desta profissionalidade, com vistas ao fortalecimento da identidade, desenvolvimento e atuação profissional, e a consequente melhoria da qualidade da educação oferecida às crianças atendidas neste segmento. Propõe, ainda, um olhar sobre os processos formativos e sua relevância neste contexto.
A ESCUTA DAS CRIANÇAS E A DOCÊNCIA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Agostinho Katia Adair
Published: August 2018

O presente artigo discorre sobre a contribuição da escuta das crianças para pensar a especificidade da docência na Educação Infantil; visa a contribuir com o debate acerca das orientações para a formação de professores da educação da infância, qualificando a Educação Básica no Brasil. Considera-se que, ao conhecer as crianças, informamos a Educação Infantil. Assim, as importantes reflexões, que buscam captar a contribuição geracional das crianças, auxiliam na construção de uma proposta de Educação própria para as crianças pequenas, inclusiva, democrática e emancipatória. O reconhecimento da Educação Infantil como primeira etapa da Educação Básica traz consequências para a formação dos seus profissionais, uma vez que os conhecimentos referentes à infância ainda se encontram em processo de construção e em busca de seu espaço nos currículos dos cursos de Pedagogia.
BRINCAR, FRUIR, EXPERIMENTAR! A presença das Artes na formação em Educação da Universidade de Évora
Authors: Bezelga Isabel
Published: August 2018

Este artigo discute o espaço/tempo, as práticas e o estatuto simbólico que a educação artística tem na formação de professores e educadores de infância, tendo como base: o desenho curricular da Licenciatura em Educação Básica e dos dois Mestrados de Educação Pré-Escolar e Educação Pré-Escolar e Ensino do 1º ciclo da Universidade de Évora; as Orientações Curriculares da Educação Pré-Escolar; e a experiência enquanto docente, investigadora e coordenadora de projetos artísticos educacionais, que há muito vem lutando por aproximar dois campos científicos e visões/interpretações do mundo, por vezes distintas. Pretende justificar a urgente necessidade de imersão nos processos de criação, reflexão e desenvolvimento de parcerias vivas com os contextos de produção e divulgação cultural e artística, como condição para o desenvolvimento de uma Educação Artística de qualidade.
FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES DE EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL E (RE)EDUCAÇÃO DE RELAÇÕES ÉTNICO-RACIAIS: uma experiência no município de Curitiba
Authors: Da Silva Flávia Carolina , Dias Lucimar Rosa
Published: August 2018

Este trabalho investigou a formação continuada de professores da Educação Infantil (EI) e a educação de relações étnico-raciais (ERER) na Secretaria Municipal Educação de Curitiba (SME). Analisou o ano de 2015 para averiguar quais as percepções e os desdobramentos dos cursos de formação continuada em torno da ERER na SME na prática das professoras de Educação Infantil. Para tanto foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com duas técnicas da SME; foi enviado questionário para duas professoras para ter as impressões de duas importantes atividades de formação continuada na SME, em uma tentativa de analisar o banco de dados de formações continuadas, mas foi impossível analisar, pois os dados de 2015 não estavam computados. Ainda que os resultados da pesquisa tenham sido positivos, é importante ressaltar que a ERER, na formação continuada de professores da EI na SME é pontual, pois as análises indicam que a ERER chegou à EI, não por meio de uma política instituída e comprometida com a educação positiva das relações étnico-raciais, mas devido a um comprometimento pessoal e acadêmico de uma técnica pesquisadora de relações étnico-raciais e infância que, ao chegar à SME, levou o tema consigo. Foi constatada negligência do governo municipal no cumprimento da legislação que determina a obrigatoriedade da História e Cultura afro-brasileira e africana. Os resultados das análises indicaram que a temática étnico-racial chegou na formação continuada de professores da EI, não por meio de uma política instituída e comprometida com a educação das relações étnico-raciais, mas de maneira isolada.
A FORMAÇÃO DE EDUCADORES/AS DE INFÂNCIA: DA EXIGÊNCIA E COMPLEXIDADE DA PROFISSÃO AO PROJETO DE FORMAÇÃO NA UniverCidade DE ÉVORA
Authors: Folque Maria Assunção
Published: August 2018

A formação dos professores da Educação Infantil é um campo praxiológico potenciador da qualidade de vida das crianças, das suas famílias e comunidades, e de um desenvolvimento sustentável. Este texto apresenta o projeto de formação da Universidade de Évora (UE), sedimentado em um perfil de profissional que responda à complexidade da profissão nos nossos dias. Explicita os fundamentos teóricos e pedagógicos desta formação: 1) o isomorfismo pedagógico; 2) a inter-ação entre a Universidade e os contextos educativos; 3) o enriquecimento cultural sustentado nos contextos socioculturais da UniverCidade; e 4) a instituição de comunidades de aprendizagem colaborativa. Privilegiam-se a aprendizagem por projeto e escrita socializada enquanto instrumentos de construção e afirmação da profissão baseada em processos investigativos, que conferem cientificidade ao trabalho e promovem a qualidade das práticas profissionais.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE A FORMAÇÃO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: UM ESTUDO COMPARATIVO ENTRE ARGENTINA, BRASIL E URUGUAI
Authors: Bruscato Andrea Cristiane Maraschin , Farenzena Nalu
Published: August 2018

Este artigo tem como tema de interesse a formação dos profissionais de Educação Infantil no Brasil, Argentina e Uruguai. Por meio do campo metodológico da análise comparada, buscou identificar semelhanças e diferenças no marco regulatório das políticas públicas educacionais, verificando as concepções de Educação Infantil e a formação mínima exigida nas leis de educação de cada país. O exercício de comparação tornou-se fundamental para entender nuances nas políticas educacionais, permitindo triangular informações. Considerando os elementos pesquisados, constatou-se que a concepção de Educação Infantil é similar nos três países, assim como a obrigatoriedade de matrícula a partir dos 4 anos. Em contraponto, a formação de professores se diferencia. Por fim, conclui-se que o Estado é o guardião dos interesses públicos e o formulador de políticas frente às demandas da sociedade, buscando equacionar problemas e legitimar decisões em vistas à formação de professores.
O cogito revisitado
Authors: Leite Nina Virgínia de Araújo
Published: August 2018

The present paper aims at discussing the questions related to Linguistics and Cognition from the psychoanalytical perspective, focusing on the notion of a subject of modern science. The strategy for doing this centres on re-visiting the cartesian cogito and demonstrating the linguistic nature of the subjective experience implied in the inauguration of the so called modern science. It demonstrates how the freudian discoveries can be taken as necessary to build a notion of subjectivity compatible to the scientific status of Linguistics.
Underwater Vehicle CFD Analyses and Reusable Energy Inspired by Biomimetic Approach
Authors: Nedelcu Andra-Teodora , Faităr Cătălin , Stan Liviu- Constantin , Buzbuchi Nicolae
Published: August 2018

Over the last few decades, ocean research and exploration have made underwater mechanical systems a necessity. Underwater vehicles provide a new kind of marine platforms that could represent a great necessity in many areas of oceanographic research. Until now, the underwater vehicles come in a verity of shapes, sizes and means of propulsion. Depending on these characteristics, the type and mission of the vehicle are also determined. The underwater robots are used for different inspection and intervention missions in e.g. the oil and gas industry, ocean science research. Due to multiple applications to which the vehicle can participate, it can be successfully used and to determine methods of re-use of marine energy. Environmental mapping provides accurate information about the main areas of interest of the energy, as well as the exploitation possibilities of that. Most of the time, biomimetic robots were inspired their senso structure, from different kind of animals, such as insects, fish and birds. Nowadays, the concept of a underwater robotic vehicles capable to move independently, autonomously or remotely, has a great potential and a large application. This is the reason that the last studies have been directed on biomimetic robots. The fish and other underwater animals have evolved superior swimming capabilities in many ways and represent a starting point to explain the fluid-mechanical principles. Furthermore, the underwater animals develop and achieve extraordinary propulsion efficiencies, acceleration and maneuverability. They can also achieve high speed under water. Implanting and creating a vehicle through a biomimetic approach reduces the energy used to maneuver the vehicle as it can automatically correct its position and displacement. The paper presents an examination of the state of biomimetic robotic fishes, underlining the reason why bio-inspiration can help us in the underwater locomotion technology.
Mind-Personality Relations from Childhood to Early Adulthood
Authors: Demetriou Andreas , Spanoudis George , Žebec Mislav Stjepan , Andreou Maria , Golino Hudson , Kazi Smaragda
Published: August 2018

We present three studies which investigated the relations between cognition and personality from 7 to 20 years of age. All three studies showed that general cognitive ability and the general factor of personality are significantly related throughout this age span. This relation was expressed in several ways across studies. The first investigated developmental relations between three reasoning domains (inductive, deductive, and scientific) and Eysenck’s four personality dimensions in a longitudinal-sequential design where 260 participants received the cognitive tests three and the personality test two times, covering the span from 9-16 years. It was found that initial social likeability significantly shapes developmental momentum in cognition and vice-versa, especially in the 9 to 11 years period. The second study involved 438 participants from 7 to 17 years, tested twice on attention control, working memory, reasoning in different domains, and once by a Big Five Factors inventory. Extending the findings of the first, this study showed that progression in reasoning is affected negatively by conscientiousness and positively by openness, on top of attention control and working memory influences. The third study tested the relations between reasoning in several domains, the ability to evaluate one’s own cognitive performance, self-representation about the reasoning, the Big Five, and several aspects of emotional intelligence, from 9 to 20 years of age (N=247). Network, Hierarchical Network, and Structural Equation modeling showed that cognition and personality are mediated by the ability of self-knowing. Emotional intelligence was not an autonomous dimension. All dimensions but emotional intelligence influenced academic performance. A developmental model for mind-personality relations is proposed.
Active Vibration Control of Launch Vehicle on Satellite Using Piezoelectric Stack Actuator
Authors: Makhtoumi Mehran
Published: August 2018

Satellites are subject to various severe vibration during different phases of flight. The concept of satellite smart adapter is proposed in this study to achieve active vibration control of launch vehicle on satellite. The satellite smart adapter has 18 active struts in which the middle section of each strut is made of piezoelectric stack actuator. Comprehensive conceptual design of the satellite smart adapter is presented to indicate the design parameters, requirements and philosophy applied which are based on the reliability and durability criterions to ensure successful functionality of the proposed system. The coupled electromechanical virtual work equation for the piezoelectric stack actuator in each active strut is drived by applying D'Alembert's principle. Modal analysis is performed to characterize the inherent properties of the smart adapter and extraction of a mathematical model of the system. Active vibration control analysis was conducted using fuzzy logic control with triangular membership functions and acceleration feedback. The control results conclude that the proposed satellite smart adapter configuration which benefits from piezoelectric stack actuator as elements of its 18 active struts has high strength and shows excellent robustness and effectiveness in vibration suppression of launch vehicle on satellite.
Fourth Industrial Revolution; Would Pakistan be a Potential Winner or Loser?
Authors: Madni Ghulam Rasool
Published: August 2018

Around the middle of the twenty first century, world will be facing the fourth industrial revolution that will change the ways we work, live and relate to one another, be the result of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), genetics, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, computers, algorithms and 3D printing. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is opening up huge growth prospects for the world economy, while at the same time appearing new or worsening existing problems, one of which is unemployment. Automation and digitalization may result a jobless future and this debate is on theoretical as well as on empirical fronts since last decade. This paper is an attempt to explore fundamental transformation of employment patterns as a result of fourth industrial revolution with special reference to Pakistan. The main conclusion of the study reveals that large numbers of jobs are likely to be destroyed in future with advent of computerization at mass level. After brief analysis, this study provides some insights to be considered to combat the challenges and opportunities of fourth industrial revolution for the country.
Screening of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) Content in Camellia Sinensis Products
Authors: AHMAD MUHAMUD NURUL AIN SYUKRIYAH , AMRAN SYAZWANI ITRI
Published: August 2018

Epidemiological studies have proven the influences of tea consumption in prevention of chronic diseases. Tea (Camellia sinensis) is a major source of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) compound with pharmacological properties such as anti-obesity, anti-diabetes, anti-inflammation. The aims of this study is to analyze and compare the EGCG content in commercialized tea-based products, infusion tea and ready-to-drink tea beverages available in the local market. This study is divided into two phases. The first phase involved the extraction of EGCG compound from four types of tea namely as white tea (WT), green tea (GT), oolong tea (OT) and black tea (BT) using aqueous and methanol extraction techniques. The amount of EGCG is determined using HPLC. The second phase involved the characterization of EGCG compound in infusion tea bags (ITB) and ready-to-drink tea beverages (RTD) using HPLC. Our findings recorded that GT contain the highest EGCG concentration in comparison to other tea types using both methanol and aqueous extraction methods. Temperature and extraction time have influence on the extraction yield. This study also revealed that ready-to-drink tea beverages contains significantly lower level of EGCG compared to the infusion tea hence makes ready-to-drink beverages less healthy for consumption especially for obese and diabetics individuals.
An Integrative Systems Model for Oil and Gas Pipeline Data Prediction and Monitoring Using a Machine Intelligence and Sequence Learning Neural Technique
Authors: Onukwugha Chinwe Gilean , Osegi Emmanuel Ndidi
Published: August 2018

Oil and gas pipeline vandalism is a recurrent problem in oil rich zones of Nigeria and its West African neighbors and remains a challenge for multinationals to set ahead control measures to avert possible damages to operations both in infrastructure and business profit margins. In this paper, an integrative systems model comprising of a machine intelligence technique called Hierarchical Temporal Memory (HTM) and a sequence learning neural network called the Online-Sequential Extreme Learning Machine (OS-ELM) is proposed for monitoring and prediction of pipeline pressure data. The system models the continual prediction of pipeline oil/gas pressure signals useful for secure monitoring and control to avert acts of vandalism in oil and gas installations. The HTM uses a spatial pooler operated in temporal aggregated fashion and is defined as HTM-SP. The OS-ELM technique uses an explicit hierarchical training scheme so that the best cost estimates may be found after a stipulated number of trial runs. We study the performance of three OS-ELM neural activations: the sigmoid (sig), sinusoidal (sin) and radial basis function (rbf) activations. The results indicate improvement factors of 1.297, 1.297 and 1.300 of the HTM-SP over the OS-ELM sigmoid, sinusoidal and radial basis activations respectively.
Believing in Women? Examining Early Views of Women among America's Most Progressive Religious Groups
Authors: Wilde Melissa J. , Al-Faham Hajer
Published: August 2018

This paper examines the most prominent “progressive” American religious groups’ (as defined by those that liberalized early on the issue of birth control, circa 1930) views of women between the first and second waves of the feminist movement (1930-1965).  We find that some groups have indeed had a long and outspoken support for women’s equality.  Using their modern-day names, these groups, the United Church of Christ, the Unitarian Universalist Church, and to a lesser extent, the Society of Friends, or Quakers, professed strong support for women’s issues, early, and often.  However, we also find that prominent progressive groups –the Protestant Episcopal Church, the Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Presbyterian Church, were virtually silent on the issue of women’s rights – even as the second wave of the feminist movement was picking up steam – as late as 1965.
Sable (Martes zibellina) cz. II
Authors: KOWALSKA DOROTA , GUGOŁEK ANDRZEJ
Published: August 2018

The sable (Martes zibellina) is a species considered the most precious and noblest fur animal. In the old days sable fur was called Siberian, "soft gold” or "fluffy gold”. Sable belongs to the Mustelidae family, the genus Martes. The colour of their coat is very variable, from light brown to black. There are over a dozen subspecies of sable varying in colour and quality of the coat. Black Barguzin sables are considered the most valuable. In the wild, sables live in the forests of Siberia, from the Urals to the Pacific Ocean, as well as in Mongolia, China, Korea, and the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Sables are also bred on farms, which are mainly located in Russia. For many years their breeding was covered by the Russian monopoly. Currently, despite the considerable hunting, sable are not threatened with extinction and are included in the LC group (the lowest concern)..
Aerodynamic response of micro rotary wings in wind perturbation
Authors: Xu Li , Wu Shuo , Chai Yuan
Published: August 2018

One high fidelity numerical method is extended to compute the unsteady aerodynamic loads when micro rotary wings suffer wind. The unsteady solutions are obtained by solving Navier-Stokes equations, where field velocity method is proposed to carry out the atmospheric perturbation. The convective terms are approximated by a high order WENO-Roe scheme, and time advance is performed by an implicit scheme of dual time stepping which can guarantee a degree of efficiency. Moving overset grids are used to facilitate the implement of rotational motion of rotary wings and relative movements between rotary wings, as well as the atmospheric perturbation. The results reveal that small atmospheric perturbation has an important impact on the flows of micro rotary wings under low Reynolds number. The response of thrust coefficient presents periodic fluctuation and its amplitude is proportional to that of wind disturbance, which provides the clue for active control research of rotary wing aircraft.
Seasonal persistence and population characteristics of Escherichia coli and enterococci in deep backshore sand of two freshwater beaches
Authors: Byappanahalli Muruleedhara N. , Whitman Richard L. , Shively Dawn A. , Ting W. T. Evert , Tseng Charles C. , Nevers Meredith B.
Published: August 2018

We studied the shoreward and seasonal distribution of E. coli and enterococci in sand (at the water table) at two southern Lake Michigan beaches—Dunbar and West Beach (in Indiana). Deep, backshore sand (∼20 m inland) was regularly sampled for 15 months during 2002–2003. E. coli counts were not significantly different in samples taken at 5-m intervals from 0–40 m inland (P=0.25). Neither E. coli nor enterococci mean counts showed any correlation or differences between the two beaches studied. In laboratory experiments, E. coli readily grew in sand supplemented with lake plankton, suggesting that in situ E. coli growth may occur when temperature and natural organic sources are adequate. Of the 114 sand enterococci isolates tested, positive species identification was obtained for only 52 (46%), with E. faecium representing the most dominant species (92%). Genetic characterization by ribotyping revealed no distinct genotypic pattern (s) for E. coli, suggesting that the sand population was rather a mixture of numerous strains (genotypes). These findings indicate that E. coli and enterococci can occur and persist for extended periods in backshore sand at the groundwater table. Although this study was limited to two beaches of southern Lake Michigan, similar findings can be expected at other temperate freshwater beaches. The long-term persistence of these bacteria, perhaps independent of pollution events, complicates their use as indicator organisms. Further, backshore sand at the water table may act as a reservoir for these bacteria and potentially for human pathogens.
Effects of temperature and sand on E. coli survival in a northern lake water microcosm
Authors: Sampson Reyneé W. , Swiatnicki Sarah A. , Osinga Vicki L. , Supita Jamie L. , McDermott Colleen M. , Kleinheinz G. T.
Published: August 2018

A concern for public health officials is the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli), an indicator of fecal contamination, in monitoring recreational waters. While E. coli is unlikely to cause disease in humans, its presence may indicate other more pathogenic microorganisms. Many factors can lead to changes in the survival of E. coli outside of the animal intestine and may affect the probability of colonizing a new host. Survival of bacteria in recreational water has been linked to water temperature, and most recently to the presence of sand on the beach. This project looked at the survival of an environmental E. coli isolate in lake water. Lake water microcosms were placed at 4, 10, 14, or 25°C for up to 36 d and an enzyme-substrate test (Colisure®, IDEXX Corp.) was used to determine the most probable number (MPN) of E. coli/100 ml water. E. coli numbers at all temperatures declined over the duration of the experiment. The decline was most pronounced at 14°C and was slowest at 4°C. The presence of sand in the microcosm increased the time that E. coli survived, regardless of temperature. From a beach management standpoint, these findings indicate that E. coli may persist in the environment in cooler water longer than in the warmer water encountered in late summer.
Quaternary ammonium compounds: an alternative disinfection method for fresh produce wash water
Authors: Chaidez Cristobal , Lopez Javier , Castro-del Campo Nohelia
Published: August 2018

Irrigation water can serve as a vehicle for transporting pathogenic microorganisms, and numerous cases of bacterial infections from consumption of irrigated fresh produce have been reported in recent years. Chlorine-based disinfectants applied when produce is packed are widely used to control microorganisms. When applied properly, the chlorine products are effective. However, hazardous disinfection breakdown products can be formed, and chlorine disinfectants have high oxidant activity that can affect produce quality and pose a risk to food handlers. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) are a disinfectant alternative for the washing of fruits and vegetables. They can control a great number of microorganisms, have low toxicity when used at recommended doses, and are stable in storage. The purpose of this work was to assess the disinfectant activity of QACs against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus under worst-case and average-case turbidity conditions, (2 and 100 nephelometric units); two disinfectant concentrations (100 and 200 mg/L; and two contact times (30 and 120 seconds). Our research showed that QACs were effective against both bacteria. The percentage reduction of Escherichia coli was significantly higher in the less turbid solution (P=0.027), while turbidity did not affect the reduction of Staphylococcus aureus (P>0.05). E. coli was more resistant to QAC treatment than S. aureus. Based on the data obtained we can conclude that QACs could be an alternative in washing processes of fruits and vegetables.
Characteristics of Australian urban residential water users: implications for water demand management and whole of the system water accounting framework
Authors: Barrett Greg , Wallace Margaret
Published: August 2018

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Household Expenditure Survey for 1998/99, are used to investigate the characteristics of households with a high per capita water use in Canberra, Australia's capital city. The results indicate that higher per capita water use is a function of household size (with large households achieving economies of size by sharing water consuming resources) and household income (with wealthy individuals using more water per capita).

Linking these findings to Australian Bureau of Statistics projections of shrinking household size, the authors conclude that the resultant decline in household efficiency will drive up the demand for water, unless offset by demand management policies that focus not just on consumer behaviour (e.g. water restrictions) but also on the water efficiency of housing and domestic water-using appliances.
Sewage Sludge in China: Challenges Toward a Sustainable Future
Authors: He P. J. , Lü F. , Zhang H. , Shao L. M. , Lee D. J.
Published: August 2018

Sewage sludge is of increasing concern in China, due to extended sewerage control and advanced wastewater treatments resulting from urbanization and economic growth. Based on the evolution of municipal sewage generation and treatment technologies in the last decade, as well as the long-term national and local plans in China, the paper elucidates production, distribution and characteristics (organics, nutrients, heat value, heavy metals, trace pollutants, pathogens) of sludge in some typical districts of China. The status and challenges of sludge management are discussed.
Tratados de libre comercio y competitividad, una lectura alternativa desde la nueva geografía económica
Authors: Prieto-Hernández Daniel Arturo , Borja-León Jesús Manuel , Ballesteros-García Stalin
Published: August 2018

Gracias a la globalización se han empezado a notar patrones dentro de la Nueva Geografía Económica, que explica la causalidad de los fenómenos de aglomeración económica en espacios geográficos particulares, los cuales conducen al fortalecimiento de las potencias económicas mundiales. Dentro de la Organización Mundial de Comercio (OMC), nacen los Acuerdos Comerciales. Estos tratados se han convertido en un marco de referencia para las negociaciones bilaterales, en los cuales se tratan temas con el objetivo de optimizar las relaciones comerciales, que están regidas por ciertos tratados internacionales. La problemática desarrollada en el artículo es, cómo los temas de propiedad intelectual funcionan en conjunto con estos acuerdos y, a su vez, cómo los denominados OMC-plus generan un ambiente de competencia feroz donde países con las capacidades económicas, como Colombia, deben enfrentarse a “clusters” económicos refinados como la Unión Europea y someterse a sus reglas de juego; lo cual afecta la competitividad nacional.
Entendiendo las generaciones: una revisión del concepto, clasificación y características distintivas de los Baby Boomers, X Y Millennials
Authors: Díaz-Sarmiento Claudia , López-Lambraño Mariangela , Roncallo-Lafont Laura
Published: August 2018

La diversidad generacional que actualmente interactúa en el lugar de trabajo representa un reto para las organizaciones, ya que resulta más complejo el desarrollo de acciones encaminadas a atraer y fidelizar al talento humano. El presente artículo describe el concepto del término “generación” analizando los enfoques de diversos autores. Así mismo, se clasifican los diferentes grupos generacionales que han existido en la sociedad, de acuerdo con la fecha en que emergen y son relevados por la siguiente generación. Finalmente, se incluye una perspectiva resumida de las generaciones Baby Boomer, Generación X y Generación Y o Millennials, haciendo énfasis en aspectos como actitud hacia el trabajo, principales motivantes y sus preferencias en educación. Lo anterior constituye un valioso aporte hacia la comprensión de las características de los grupos generacionales que convergen en el lugar de trabajo, brindando a las organizaciones información útil tanto para el desarrollo de estrategias efectivas para la selección, fidelización y motivación de su fuerza laboral como para aprovechar las fortalezas de cada grupo generacional.
Two cycles of monetary easing in Mexico: 2009 and 2013−2014
Authors: Rojas-Miranda Mario , Rodríguez-Medina Oscar
Published: August 2018

El trabajo analiza dos ciclos de relajamiento monetario en México, el primero en 2009 con la crisis mundial y el segundo en 2013−2014 cuando la economía mexicana perdió dinamismo; para evidenciar las acciones de Banco de México por estabilizar en dos momentos el producto y el empleo, restándole importancia al combate a la inflación y en los hechos adoptando un mandato jerarquizado. La abundante liquidez mundial que se generó en los países desarrollados por la gran recesión facilitó la flexibilización monetaria en México. Mediante una revisión de información oficial de Banco de México en 2009 y 2013−2014, se presentan los recortes a la tasa de referencia, su periodicidad y su cuantía. Los dos ciclos de expansión monetaria disminuyeron el costo del dinero con el propósito de incentivar la inversión y el consumo y contrarrestar la debilidad de la economía mexicana.
WAJIB SKRINING TES HIV PRA-NIKAH SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN HIV DALAM KELUARGA
Authors: Fahrurrajib Fahrurrajib
Published: August 2018

Latar BelakangHIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) adalah sejenis virus yang menyerang atau menginfeksi sel darah putih yang menyebabkan turunnya kekebalan tubuh. Salah satu faktor risko penularan HIV adalah penularan dari suami pengidap HIV kepada istri atau sebaliknya. Penularan lain juga bisa ditularkan dari ibu pengidap HIV kepada anak, baik selama kehamilan, persalinan maupun selama menyusui. Kejadian HIV tertinggi berdasarkan pekerjaan masih didominasi oleh ibu rumah tangga. Salah satu faktor penyebabnya yaitu ketidaktahuan pasangan bahwa dalam dirinya sudah terinfeksi HIV sebelumnya. Inilah yang menjadi masalah utama kenapa sampai saat ini kasus HIV pada ibu rumah tangga semakin meningkat tiap tahun. Mengingat banyaknya kasus HIV yang terjadi pada ibu rumah tangga, maka pemerintah perlu merubah arah kebijakan untuk mencegah penularan HIV dalam lingkup keluarga dengan mewajibkan tes HIV pra-nikah. Mewajibkan test HIV pra-nikah adalah salah satu upaya yang paling efektif untuk mencegah terjadi penularan HIV dalam lingkup keluarga karena dengan mengetahui status HIV lebih awal maka banyak upaya yang dilakukan untuk menghindari penularan HIV dalam keluarga, seperti resiko penularan kepada pasangan melalui hubungan seksual dapat dicegah dengan penggunaan kondom dan pasangan yang telah terinfeksi HIV bahkan tetap dapat memiliki keturunan dengan aman melalui program Pencegahan Penularan HIV dari Ibu ke Anak (PPIA/PMTCT). Calon orang tua dapat menekan risiko penularan HIV pada anak dengan mengetahui status HIV sejak dini. Diagnosis dini HIV memiliki potensi untuk mengurangi morbiditas dan mortalitas serta tingkat penularan HIV. Oleh karena itu mewajibkan test HIV pra-nikah adalah salah satu upaya yang efektif dan sangat bermanfaat untuk melindungi keluarga dari infeksi HIV.TujuanPenulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk menunjukan metode yang paling efektif untuk mencegah terjadinya penularan HIV dalam lingkup keluarga
Pengaruh jaminan kesehatan terhadap pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan primer di perkotaan Indonesia: adilkah bagi masyarakat miskin?
Authors: Djunawan Achmad
Published: August 2018

Tujuan: Studi ini memberikan gambaran pengaruh jaminan kesehatan terhadap pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan primer perkotaan di Indonesia. Metode: Penelitian ini menganalisis data (IFLS 5) dengan rancangan penelitian cross sectional menggunakan uji regresi logistik. Sampel penelitian adalah penduduk kota di 13 provinsi Indonesia yang berusia 15 tahun ke atas. Hasil: Total responden yang didapat sebesar 2.563 responden, 35% responden menggunakan pelayanan kesehatan pemerintah. 39,72% responden belum memiliki jaminan kesehatan. Jaminan kesehtatan mempunyai pengaruh terhadap pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan (p<0,05). Simpulan: Perlu adanya kebijakan untuk meningkatkan pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan milik pemerintah sebagai fasilitas kesehatan propoor dan meningkatkan cakupan jaminan kesehatan yang berkeadilan ke seluruh masyarakat khususnya masyarakat miskin.