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Germany's Euro Crisis: Preferences, Management, and Contingencies
Authors: Olender Michael
Published: July 2018

This article applies Moravscik's ideational liberalism to outline domestic and international influences on German state preference formation since the introduction of the euro and discusses the trends that distinguish German policy making and why they matter in the development of sustainable solutions to the ongoing euro crisis. The German government's ideational commitments to the European project and ordoliberal principles are found to be significant determinants in preference formation, but while its commitment to Europe has remained stable over time, its commitment to ordoliberalism has wavered. The government prefers to advance European integration in line with ordoliberal principles, though in times of crisis it hardens its ordoliberal stance. This article argues that Germany will go to great lengths to keep the Eurozone intact because it is part of a grand political project, but the government's prescription for fiscal austerity, which is underpinned by ordoliberal principles, sometimes exacerbates the euro crisis. Policy recommendations that favour flexibility are offered for Germany and other Eurozone countries.
Civil Service Reform in Transition: A Case Study of Russia
Authors: Inkina Svetlana
Published: July 2018

Public administrative and civil service reforms have widely been used as a popular strategy to bring about systemic changes in entrenched bureaucracies. The general tendency that occurred in Post-Communist states was to adopt comprehensive policy measures dealing with the efficiency and effectiveness of state apparatus. This paper examines the process of an attempted civil service reform in Russia starting from the first term of Putin's Presidency. Based upon interviews with experts and senior public officials, it elaborates on the role of leadership, or the willingness of the national political elite to improve the system of public administration; the impact of path-dependency upon the course of institutional transformation; and finally, the role of reform strategy in the policy implementation process. The article concludes that the case of civil service reform in Russia may be explained by a combination of policy-making variables listed above. In addition, it highlights the transformation of the Russian policy-making system during the years of political centralization.
Europeanization in EU External Relations after the Eastward Enlargement: Complications and Bypasses to Greater Engagement with the Eastern ENP Countries
Authors: Dumka Ivan F
Published: July 2018

Emphasizing Poland and its relations with Ukraine, this paper applies a Europeanization framework to examine the uploading of external relations policies by EU members. It argues that as enlargement has shortened the list of countries to which the EU has made membership commitments, normative entrapment will not be at work in its external relations, nor address the more fractious nature of EU decision-making brought on by a larger and more diverse membership. This results in strategic behaviour by EU members and more laboured decision making, which can be expected, in general, to complicate the EU's external relations. Simply put, the coalition building that is so central to EU policymaking is more difficult following the eastward enlargement. However, because the new members vote, collaborate, and build coalitions in favour of closer ties to these eastern neighbours, complications from enlargement should be far less pronounced in the eastern policy than with other ENP countries. This comes despite striking shortcomings by Poland in the administrative capacity and elite socialization that normally characterize those member states who often succeed at projecting their preferences onto EU policy. All of this means that one can expect an eastward shift in the focus of the EU's external relations, and a deepening of its differentiated approach to external relations.
Boarding the Euro Plane: Euro Adoption in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Authors: Verdun Amy , Dandashly Assem
Published: July 2018

What explains the euro adoption strategies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia? How have each of these two countries performed under the regime they joined (Czech Republic: flexible exchange rates; Slovakia: in the euro area)?  How has that experience affected Czech and Slovak policies towards euro adoption and their performance during the euro crisis? This paper asks these questions and seeks to give an answer to the question why Slovakia adopted the euro while the Czech Republic did not. We address these questions by taking an eclectic approach that draws on constructivism and symbolism, historical institutionalism and domestic politics. The paper examines five explanations based on these theoretical approaches: the inferiority-superiority factor; European identity and the ‘return’ to Europe; symbolic factor of the currency; euroskepticism; and economic structure and trade relations.
Suitability of Seagrass Ecosystem for Marine Ecotourism in Padang City, West Sumatera Province
Authors: Tanto Try Al , Putra Aprizon , Hermon Dedi , Damanhuri Harfiandri
Published: July 2018

Seagrass ecosystems are exciting parts of the tropical coastal region that are potential for ecotourism activities. Marine ecotourism sector in the city of Padang has begun to develop within last few years. This development has not only positive impacts but also negative threats to the environment. Therefore, carefully select the most suitable areas for this purpose is important. This article aims to propose the potential areas for seagrass ecotourism in Padang city based on Geographic information system (GIS) analysis. We used spatial analysis to develop the seagrass ecotourism suitability index that is also potentially applicable to other areas. The results of the analysis show that area of the seagrass ecosystem in Nirwana beach (23.75 ha), Cindakir beach (2.56 ha), and Pasumpahan island (5.46 ha) with a total area of the seagrass ecosystem overall in Padang City (31.78 ha). These areas have been overgrown by Thalassia hemprichii with coverage >50 – 75 % in Nirwana beach, 25 – 50 % in Cindakir beach and Pasumpahan Island. The suitable areas for seagrass ecotourism were found on the beach of Nirwana (covers 84% as very suitable), Cindakir beach (covers 73 % as moderately suitable) and Pasumpahan island (covers 78 % as moderately suitable). We found that activities of local communities decreased the suitability of Cindakir beach and Pasumpahan island because these activities increase the abundance of mud in the substrate of waters.
An Exploration of Food Insecurity, Poverty, Livelihood and Local Food Potentials in Kulon Progo Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Widiyanto Dodi
Published: July 2018

Kulon Progo has been struggled to cope with the issues of poverty and food insecurity. The provincial and local governments pay a lot of attention to tackling these deprivation problems. The BKPP DIY developed a composite index which concluded that poverty is the primary cause of the deprivation. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the rural deprivation in Kulon Progo by assessing its aspects including poverty, food insecurity conditions, livelihoods, and local food potentials. Several methods, including typology, livelihood calculation, and resource possibility mapping are introduced for the preliminary analysis of this deprivation. The findings show that in Kulon Progo, (1) most of the deprived areas are located in the typology of upland region, (2) based on its of five assets, in general, the livelihood condition in Kulon Progo needs an improvement on financial, natural, and physical capitals, and (3) presenting the local food clusters based on its local food plantation area and production, so that these findings could give alternatives for the decision makers to develop the rural (deprived) areas.
Los actos conmemorativos de "reparación" de legajos laborales de empleados estatales desaparecidos y las transformaciones en la narrativa en torno al pasado reciente argentino
Authors: Bale Déborah Cinthia
Published: July 2018

En este artículo nos interesa describir y analizar el conjunto de actos conmemorativos realizados y/o promovidos por la Comisión de Trabajo por la Reconstrucción de Nuestra Identidad en el marco de la política de reparación de legajos laborales de los empleados estatales desaparecidos prevista por el Decreto nº1199 del año 2012.  Especialmente nos interesa dar cuenta de la emergencia del “trabajador estatal desaparecido” como figura novedosa a ser recordada y homenajeada en el régimen de memoria instalado en el país en torno al terrorismo de Estado, así como dar cuenta de una serie de transformaciones que se dieron en los modos de narrar el pasado reciente al interior de la Administración Pública Nacional durante el último gobierno kirchnerista (2011-2015).
Identidades obreras: el clasismo y sus representaciones
Authors: Ortiz María Laura
Published: July 2018

En este artículo nos aproximamos a la compleja relación entre historia y memoria, a partir de un doble objetivo. Por un lado analizaremos las formas de ejercitar la memoria por parte de algunos grupos de trabajadores identificados con la tendencia clasista en Córdoba, a principios de la década de 1970. Para ello, se analizarán las publicaciones periódicas del sindicato mecánico de Córdoba, abordando las formas concretas de entrelazar el pasado y el presente obrero que materializan y transmiten una serie de representaciones identitarias y que refieren a un acervo cultural específico del clasismo. Por otro lado, a partir de las herramientas de la historia oral, analizaremos entrevistas realizadas a obreros y activistas para examinar cómo opera la dinamicidad propia de la memoria. Abordaremos estos testimonios reconociendo las conexiones y distancias que hay entre la forma de gestionar el pasado y las maneras de recordarlo desde el presente. En esa contraposición, se pondrá en evidencia cómo operan las diluciones conceptuales que transforman los contenidos revolucionarios en disidentes.
Saberes y prácticas de la psicología en la construcción histórica de la infancia y la familia
Authors: Stagno Leandro
Published: July 2018

Reseña de Florencia Macchioli, Luciano García, Sebastián Benítez, Ana Briolotti, Gabriela Cardaci, Victoria Molinari, Itinerarios de la psicología. Circulación de saberes y prácticas en la Argentina del siglo XX, Buenos Aires, Miño y Dávila, 2017, 238 páginas
Diálogos
Authors: Argüello Jorge
Published: July 2018

Entrevista realizada por los integrantes del IRI: Javier Surasky, Coordinador del Departamento de Cooperación y Desarrollo; Pilar Bueno, Coordinadora del Departamento de Medio Ambiente; Carolina Sampo, Coordinadora del Grupo de Jóvenes Investigadores; Emiliano Dreon, Miembro del Departamento de America Latina y el Caribe; Luz Mateo, Coordinadora de la Cátedra Libre de Estudios sobre el Sahara Occidental y Secretaria del Departamento de África; Juan Rial, Secretario del Instituto y Coordinador del Departamento de Seguridad Internacional y Defensa
Theorising Chinese International Relations and the Rise of China
Authors: Mr. Sudeep Kumar
Published: July 2018

This paper critically analyses the case study of Chinese international relations theory through the lens of a non-Western International relations theoretical framework.There should be an attempt to democratise the existing international relations discipline because societal interactions among the countries across the globe cannot be judged by the yardstick of Western experiences. Non-Western international relations theories can be also generated under the post-positivist methodological framework, as it is equally important to include the localised voices and experiences of Asian, African and Latin American countries by reactivating their local historical traditions and ancient philosophies, sociological perspective and ontological, epistemological and axiological dimension of international relations theories 3.

Key words: International Relations Theory - Tribute System – Confucian Model of Governance – World Order
Participación electoral y transnacionalismo político. Los ciudadanos caboverdianos residentes en la Argentina y su voto en las elecciones presidenciales de Cabo Verde
Authors: Mateo Luz Marina , Maffia Marta
Published: July 2018

Cabo Verde desde 1991 realiza elecciones democráticas en los tres niveles de poder político: municipales, legislativas y presidenciales. A partir de la revisión constitucional de 1992 los caboverdianos no residentes en el archipiélago, con edad igual o superior a los 18 años que estén registrados en los padrones electorales, tienen derecho al sufragio.

Los caboverdianos residentes en la Argentina, como parte del denominado “circuito electoral de la diáspora”, han participado en las tres últimas elecciones presidenciales.

El propósito de este trabajo es referirnos de un modo específico,  al transnacionalismo político en relación con el voto de la comunidad caboverdiana en el extranjero en general y en la Argentina en particular, en vinculación con el ejercicio de la ciudadanía y la identidad.

Palabras clave: voto, África, Argentina, Cabo Verde, transnacionalismo, ciudadanía, iden-tidades.
Acuerdos comerciales y tecnología Mecanismos de transferencia y efecto derrame de conocimiento: evidencia empírica y casos de estudio
Authors: Chelala Santiago
Published: July 2018

En los últimos años un número creciente de países han firmado tratados de comercio en los que incorporan cláusulas específicas de transferencia tecnológica. Esta investigación analiza los distintos tipos de cláusulas que se incorporaron, y describe mediante diversos casos de estudio cuál ha sido su impacto concreto. Además, propone una clasificación original que contribuya a examinar el efecto que han tenido las cláusulas tecnológicas de los acuerdos comerciales en los países firmantes.

Palabras clave: acuerdos, innovación, tecnología, efecto derrame.
The Development of Science Learning Device Based on Serukam Local Culture To Improve Students’ Analytical Skill
Authors: Sasmitatias Frastika , Kuswanto Heru
Published: July 2018

As educator of the generations to continue the
nation, teachers have an important role as facilitator of strength and
motivation in the development of the attitude required for the attainment of
educational objectives and goals. They could have an influence on their
students with what they teach. Therefore, they need to be innovative in
delivering their teaching to learners in order that the teaching and learning
process becomes more meaningful and results in quality education. In a piece
of research, a learning kit with local culture as basis and developed with the
purpose of improving students’ analytical skills has been found to be valid
and effective in use. The learning kit consists of a learning execution plan,
a students’ work sheet, and an evaluation instrument. The research was
Research and Development in design and used the model named ADDIE with the
letters in the name standing for Analysis, Design, Development,
Implementation, and Evaluation to represent the research stages. The research
subjects were junior high school students of the grade officially called Grade
VII with 31 of them serving as the experimental class. The research
instruments were a validation sheet, an analytical skill test, The research
used test and non-test data collection techniques. According to the validation
results, the IPA learning kit developed in the research with Serukam local
culture as basis was declared valid by an experts’ team of validators. The
research results indicated that the learning kit was effective in use in
relation with students’ analytical skills. It was indicated by results of
analysis of data obtained before and after the learning period, which showed
that the gain score for students’ analytical skills was 0.54, which was medium
in category, Therefore, the learning kit developed as the final product of the
research already meets the criteria for being valid and effective to use to
improve students’ analytical skills.
PENERIMAAN CELAH YANG DITERIMA DAN EFEKTIFITAS ZEBRA CROSS PADA JALAN PROF. A. MAJID IBRAHIM, KOTA SIGLI
Authors: Saiful Saiful , Sugiarto Sugiarto , Anggraini Renni
Published: July 2018

Along with urbanism and rapid motorization in the Pidie district leads to increasing private-mode dependency. Increasing number of the vehicle used in urban road networks could affect the pedestrian crossing facilities, especially within the school zone. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the needs for pedestrian crossing facilities within school zone located at Prof. A. Majid Ibrahim Road in the Pidie District. The gap acceptance approach is used to evaluate accepted and rejected gaps. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the pedestrian crossing (Zebra Cross) regarding whether it is truly appropriate or not then evaluates using the statistical method of hypothesis testing. The analysis result reveals that the higher speed in the traffic, the greater gap required by crosser. The average speed for the traffic direction of Medan - Banda Aceh is about 47,13 km/h; pedestrians require the distribution of gap value of 85% or about 7 m crossing distance is necessary to available. At the location of the zebra cross 1, in the morning and noon observations show the average gap is about 7.71 and 9.18 seconds, respectively. Furthermore,  as for the location of the zebra cross 2, in the morning and noon observations show the average gap is about 8.69 and 10.20 seconds, respectively. Based on the gap distribution, it concluded that the zebra cross facility at Prof. A. Majid Ibrahim Road is still worth using. As for the effectiveness of zebra cross, based on 85% speed at a distance from 50 m and 30 m can be concluded that zebra cross at Prof. A. Majid Ibrahim Road is ineffective. The absence of a decreasing in vehicle speed as it passes through the zebra cross, the velocity of the vehicle at 50 m from the zebra cross ≥ 30 m from the zebra cross. The speed of the vehicle tends to be stable at the time of going through the zebra cross.
ANALISIS KETERSEDIAAN FASILITAS UMUM TERHADAP KEPUASAN PENGHUNI KOMPLEK PERUMAHAN BEUTARI PERMAI DESA BAYU KECAMATAN DARUL IMARAH KAB. ACEH BESAR
Authors: Tanjung Fika Arfiana , Afifuddin Mochammad , Isya Muhammad
Published: July 2018

The Bayu Village is one of the villages located in Darul Imarah Sub-district, Aceh Besar District, the Aceh Province. The abundance of vacant land in Bayu Village, prompting the desire of investors to be converted into the development of a housing residential. Based on the observation, public facilities in Beutari Permai residential are still inadequate, such as mosque, Green Open Space (GOS), and garbage station. Limited public facilities provided by developers could lead to lack of satisfaction from home buyers (users). This study aims to analyze the relationship and influence between the availability of public facilities to the satisfaction of residents of Beutari Permai residential. Further, analyzing the effect of the availability of public facilities on the satisfaction of the residents of Beutari Permai residential is performed. This research uses qualitative method through observation and interview, and quantitative method through questionnaires survey data. Target respondents in this study are residents of housing consist of 51 respondents. Statistical methods used in data processing are validity and reliability test. While data analysis consists of descriptive statistics, simple correlation, and multiple linear regression. The statistical analyses performed by using Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS)  software. The results show that drainage and road facilities have a very high relationship, drinking water facilities have a sufficient relationship, sanitation facilities have a low relationship, while the electricity network facilities have a very low relationship to the satisfaction of the residents of Beutari Permai residential. The availability of public facilities consisting of roads, sanitation, drainage, drinking water and electricity networks have a positive effect on the satisfaction of residents of the Beutari Permai residential. The availability of public facilities consisting of road facilities, sanitation, drainage, drinking water, and electricity network simultaneously has contributed 82.4% to the satisfaction of residents of the Beutari Permai residential.
STRATEGI PEMANFAATAN TEMPAT EVAKUASI SEMENTARA KECAMATAN PEUKAN BADA KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR
Authors: Herman Amalia , Aulia Teuku Budi , Achmad Ashfa
Published: July 2018

The disaster phenomenon has encouraged regions to rearrange community life including in Aceh Besar district which is an area affected by earthquake and tsunami. Nowadays the government concern to handling a natural disaster by constructing the Temporary Evacuation Shelter (TES). Therefore, this study aiming at gaining society perception of TES, and determining the main factor and the strategies on the use of TES. The benefits are to provide information and input to the Government and the management of TES. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used in this study. The questionnaire was distributed to the target respondents as much as 233 questionnaires. Furthermore, Focused Group Discussion (FGD) held by invited society figure and stakeholders to obtain the strategies of the use of TES. Results from the analysis questionnaire data indicate that people secured with the existence of TES. The main factor is the availability of TES facilities. The conclusion from FGD is introducing TES early by including disaster curriculum in school, developing local wisdom from good habits that is preparing a family mitigation planning. Moreover, the BPBD Aceh Besar should be aware of the availability of facilities of TES and prepare a disaster mitigation plan on community base considering the children, elderly and disabilities.
Design and Engineering Invasion into the Caspian
Authors: Zonn I. S. , Gusarov E. A. , Zhiltsov S. S.
Published: July 2018

The Caspian Sea is the intercontinental, international, transboundary enclosed inland water body. It receives flows of such large rivers as Volga, Ural, Terek, Kura, and Sefidrud. The Caspian is highly dynamic. In view of its unique behavior, precisely the water level fluctuations, the research of not only these processes and their forecast, but careful study of the design and engineering solutions were required here because the results of such researches determine the social and economic development of the coastal areas.

The Caspian became the focus of attention usually at the times when the period of its level drop changed over for its rise (or vice versa). It is in these periods that the “critical mass” of the gradually accumulating environmental, social and economic consequences of any kind should find “outlet”. In other words, the need “to save the Caspian” and “to be saved from the Caspian” appeared. In the past decades, till 1930, the economic activities in the Caspian region, such as oil production, shipping, fishery, lifestyle of the local population got adapted to the existing level of the Caspian Sea. The first level drop in the Caspian in the 1930s was the first alarming and even shocking bell that stirred anxiety for its future. At the same time, the change of the Caspian level has incurred considerable damage.

This situation forced the riparian states to develop various projects aimed to take into consideration the Caspian level fluctuations and, simultaneously, to stabilize its level. Many suggested solutions were of a global scale and were not realizable. Moreover, the developers of practically all projects did not understand properly the significance of these processes, thus, inadequate assessment of their consequences. And, finally, many proposals concerning development of the riparian territories with regard to the Caspian level fluctuations could lead to serious environmental disturbances that would entail negative consequences in the following decades.
International interaction in the context of political processes of post-Soviet Russia: structural and institutional analysis
Authors: Matvienko V. A.
Published: July 2018

The article reviews the main problems of international interaction in the political space of post-Soviet Russia. This research topic has been a burning and vital issue of the day over the last years. Moreover, it has become even more significant and urgent nowadays. From time to time the number of racial tensions and inter-ethnic conflicts is increasing everywhere. This fact is likely to indicate some disadvantages and faults of evaluating the state of international interaction. One of the reasons why it happened is the fact that scholars have not come to an agreement about this issue yet. Having thoroughly examined the current scientific theories and research areas, the author of the article took into consideration the most popular and widespread points of view on the problem. Such factors as the soviet «heritage», integration of ethnic minorities into the cultural space of civil nation, a great many opportunities for preserving national identity, etc. influenced the principles of international interaction in the political space of modern-day Russia. The results of the analysis of the above mentioned factors can be put into practice with a view to assess the potential of international interaction which will let predict their social and political importance and reveal possible flash seats of conflictogenity. The author’s attention is focused on considering the issues of the role of the government in the optimization of inter-ethnic relations. The main fields of concern of public authorities have been investigated. Policy papers and special-purpose programmes have been scrutinized. The author has also outlined the leading political figures’ attitude to this acute problem.
An Eruption of Follicular Keratotic Spicules with Alopecia
Authors: Desrosiers Andrew S , Bernieh Anas , Byrd Adam C , Brodell Robert T
Published: July 2018

Abstract not available.
Current Therapy for Advanced Melanoma and a Look at Future Signaling Pathways to Target
Authors: Chow Peter , Angulo Pablo , Adkins Kasie K
Published: July 2018

Metastatic melanoma is a heterogeneous tumor of the skin derived from melanocytes notorious for its resistance to various forms of systemic therapy.  Many different types of monotherapies and combination therapies have been developed in recent years, each with their own setbacks, and drawbacks.  This review article will provide an overview of current FDA approved drug therapies for stage III and IV metastatic melanoma, key signaling pathways they target, and mechanisms of drug resistance.  This paper will then look at future therapy for metastatic melanoma with a particular focus on targeted therapy on embryonic and evolutionarily conserved pathways in metastatic melanoma, including notch, wnt, hippo, hedgehog signaling, among others.
Treatment of Telangiectasia Macularis Eruptiva Perstans with an Intense Pulsed Light Device
Authors: Sipprell III William H , Maan Harjot S , Ibrahim Sherrif F
Published: July 2018

Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans (TMEP) is a rare adult mastocytosis with prominent cutaneous manifestations including red to brown telangiectatic macules typically on the chest or limbs. TMEP can be a cause of morbidity with associated cutaneous findings (e.g. flushing, pruritus, ulcers) and extracutaneous symptoms (e.g. dyspnea, reflux, diarrhea, hypotension). Previous attempts to treat the cutaneous manifestations of TMEP include PUVA, topical steroids, electron beam radiation, and 585-nm flashlamp-pumped dye laser. We report the first case of successful treatment of the cutaneous findings of TMEP with intense pulsed light (IPL).  The patient underwent 2 treatments with IPL spaced 3 months apart, and remained entirely clear at 14 months follow-up.
Electronic Structure Origins of Surface-Dependent Growth in III-V Quantum Dots
Authors: Zhao Qing , Kulik Heather J.
Published: July 2018

Indium phosphide quantum dots (QDs) have emerged as a primary candidate to replace more toxic II-VI CdSe QDs, but production of high-quality III-V InP QDs with targeted properties requires a better understanding of their growth. We develop a first-principles-derived model that unifies InP QD formation from isolated precursor and early stage cluster reactions to 1.3-nm magic size clusters, and we rationalize experimentally-observed properties of full sized > 3 nm QDs. Our first-principles study on realistic QD models reveals large surface-dependent reactivity for all elementary growth process steps including In-ligand bond cleavage and P precursor addition. These thermodynamic trends correlate well to kinetic properties at all stages of growth, indicating the presence of labile and stable spots on cluster and QD surfaces. Correlation of electronic or geometric properties to energetics identifies surprising sources for these variations: short In...In separation on the surface produces the most reactive sites, at odds with conventional understanding of strain (i.e., separation) in bulk metallic surfaces increasing reactivity and models for ionic II-VI QD growth. These differences are rationalized by the covalent, directional nature of bonding in III-V QDs and explained by bond order metrics derived directly from the In-O bond density. The unique constraints of carboxylate and P precursor bonding to In atoms rationalizes why all sizes of InP clusters and QDs are In-rich but become less so as QDs mature. These observations support the development of alternate growth recipes that take into account strong surface-dependence of kinetics as well as the shapes of both In and P precursors to control both kinetics and surface morphology in III-V QDs.
Ligand-Enabled, Palladium-Catalyzed Beta-C (sp3)–H Arylation of Weinreb Amides
Authors: Park Hojoon , Chekshin Nikita , Shen Peng-Xiang , yu jin-quan
Published: July 2018

We report the development of Pd(II)-catalyzed C(sp3)–H arylation of Weinreb amides. A pyridinesulfonic acid ligand is designed to accommodate the weak, neutral coordinating property of Weinreb amides via preserving the cationic character of Pd center through zwitterionic assembly of Pd/ligand complexes. DFT studies of the C–H cleavage step indicate that the superior reactivity of 3-pyridinesulfonic acid ligand compared to pyridine, Ac-Gly-OH, and ligandless conditions originates from the stabilization of overall substrate-bound Pd species.
Aryloxy Triester Phosphonamidates of Phosphoantigens Exhibit Favorable Stability and Potent Activation of Vγ9/Vδ2 T‐Cells
Authors: Kadri Hachemi , Taher Taher E. , Xu Qin , T. Bryan Richard , Willcox Benjamin E. , Mehellou Youcef
Published: July 2018

We previously reported the application of the aryloxy triester phosphoramidate prodrug technology to the phosphoantigen (E)-4-hydroxybut-2-enyl phosphate (HMBP). Although these prodrugs exhibited potent activation of Vγ9/Vδ2 T‐cell immune responses, their stability was low due to the rapid cleavage of the -O-P- bond. To address this, we herein report the application of the same prodrug strategy to two HMBP phosphonates, which have stable -CH2-P- or -CF2-P- bonds. These HMBP phosphonate prodrugs, phosphonamidates, exhibited excellent serum stability and potent activation of Vgama9/Vdelta2 T‐cells making them attractive compounds for further development as potential immunotherapeutics.
News Media Partiality Concerning LGBT Issues in Indonesia: A Hidden Agenda of The Jakarta Post and Jakarta Globe
Authors: Utami Meina Astria
Published: July 2018

This study is aimed at investigating the representation of LGBT in the Jakarta Post and Jakarta Globe and revealing hidden ideologies embedded in the representations. This study more specifically focuses on identifying how the two media deploy transitivity choices in reporting LGBT and gaining representational meanings from the transitivity choices. This study employs the qualitative method and transitivity analysis under the framework of Fairclough’s three-dimensional approach (1989). The study reveals that the Jakarta post tends to represent LGBT as a more passive participant in a way that certain circumstances shape them as a discriminated and intimidated group by several religious groups, society and government officials, therefore this position has caused Human Rights activists and several government officials to defend them. The media also depict LGBT as an acceptable identity and acknowledged phenomenon in Indonesia. On the other hand, Jakarta Globe tends to represent LGBT as a more active participant that they are given more space to express their sufferings and struggles that trigger them to claim their own rights through their active involvement in anti-LGBT discussions and the support provided by Human Rights activists. The findings suggest that the two media are struggling to promote democratic values in attempts to contribute to establishing LGBT acceptance in Indonesia (the Jakarta Post) and critiquing the discrimination as a means of ending intimidation against LGBT (Jakarta Globe). Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan makna representasi dari pilihan transitivitas yang digunakan oleh laporan berita The Jakarta Post dan Jakarta Globe dalam mewartakan kasus LGBT dan mengungkapkanideologi yang mendasari representasi tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan analisis transitivitas di bawah kerangka pendekatan tiga dimensi Fairclough (1989). Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa The Jakarta Post cenderung merepresentasikan LGBT sebagai partisipan yang lebih pasif sehingga keadaan tertentu membentuk mereka sebagai kelompok yang terdiskriminasi dan terintimidasi oleh beberapa kelompok agama, masyarakat, dan pejabat pemerintah; dengan demikian, posisi ini menyebabkan aktivis HAM dan beberapa pejabat pemerintah membela mereka. Media juga menggambarkan LGBT sebagai identitas berterima dan fenomena yang diakui di Indonesia. Di sisi lain, Jakarta Globe cenderung merepresentasikan LGBT sebagai partisipan yang lebih aktif sehingga mereka diberikan ruang lebih untuk mengekspresikan penderitaan dan pergulatan mereka yang memicu mereka untuk mengklaim hak mereka melalui keterlibatan aktif dalam diskusi anti-LGBT dan dukungan yang diberikan oleh aktivis HAM. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kedua media berupaya mendorong nilai-nilai demokratis sebagai usaha untuk berkontribusi dalam menumbuhkan penerimaan terhadap LGBT di Indonesia (The Jakarta Post) dan mengkritik diskriminasi untuk menghentikan intimidasi terhadap LGBT (Jakarta Globe).
Pensamiento decolonial, relativismo cultural e injusticia epistémica
Authors: Sierra Merchán Jorge
Published: July 2018

El objetivo del artículo es analizar la acusación de relativismo hecha al pensamiento decolonial y sus consecuencias negativas, a saber: la incoherencia de dicho pensamiento y la correspondiente ineficacia crítica en contra del colonialismo eurocéntrico. Argumentaré que el pensamiento decolonial necesita reevaluar su compromiso con Foucault en lo tocante a la noción de verdad como poder, mediante la adopción de un concepto de verdad entendida como acuerdo intersubjetivo inspirado en Davidson. Igualmente sostendré que las pretensiones decolonizadoras del saber pueden ser entendidas como el anhelo de que no exista injusticia epistémica. Finalmente abordaré la cuestión que plantea el hecho de que algunas injusticias epistémicas no siempre son el resultado de acciones intencionales de los agentes y su impacto en la responsabilidad moral.
Application of Green Idea in Energy-saving Design of Building HVAC System
Authors: Xiaogeng Fu
Published: July 2018

With the sustainable development strategy of our country attracting more and more attention, green projects are also designed to all kinds of industries, including construction. In the case of housing construction, the HVAC system is, to some extent, the most energy-intensive projects in the construction process. In order to meet the countryâ€™s sustainable development strategy to meet the practical require- ments of sustainable development, the need to green energy-saving environmental protection technology applied to the HVAC system, and the continuous development and popularization, from the country through the success of energy saving and envi- ronmental protection tech- nology to reduce the HVAC system of the energy con- sumption, which makes the building energy consumption to a minimum. HVAC works in the entire construction project have a pivotal role, so HVAC project green energy-saving design in the green building development indispensable. This paper explains the concept of green energy saving design of HVAC project and illustrates the key of green energyÂ  savingÂ  technology in HVAC design under construction industry. The paper analyzes the HVAC design of Guangzhou Library as an example.
Discussion on Quality Control of Drilling Lotion
Authors: Jinheng Bai
Published: July 2018

Drilling fluid is an important technology in drilling engineering in drilling engineering. However, due to the influence of domestic geological drilling, the drilling fluid has not been given enough attention, and there is a shortage of professional technicians and equipment in the construction process. rinse formula clutter, the lack of the formation of targetedÂ  and other issues, resulting in low-efficiency drilling, hole accidents frequently. Based on the characteristics and principles of the quality control of each part of the drilling fluid, the quality control, system composition and how to ensure the quality of the rinse solution are explored in detail. It is hoped that the quality control of the rinse solution will have some value and significance.
Design and Implementation of High-rise Buildings Based on GPS Po- sitioning Technology
Authors: Hui Deng
Published: July 2018

on the high-rise buildingÂ  construction,Â  the benchmark observation, elevation control is an important content of quality control. Based on the goal of construction file quality and ensuring completion time, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of observing and positioning in and to explore the suitable for high-rise building construction of scientific orientation observation. This thesis to research on based on GPS positioning technology of the high-rise building construc- tion and implementation.
Design and Implementation of Construction Material Management Scheme Based on RFID Technology
Authors: Xin Dan
Published: July 2018

With the improvement of construction demand and the reduction of land price, the construction of all kinds of buildings has become the current development trend in addition to the need for housing. Whether it is a large commercial center, office or landmark building, its construction materials in addition to enhancing the performance, but also to build an automated and effective material management system. This paper studies the design and implementation of the construction material management scheme based on RFID technology, hoping to improve the management system and improve the management efficiency through the application of RFID technology.
Talking about the Main Points of the Layout Design of Industrial Parks in Pharmaceutical Enterprises
Authors: Zhe Xu
Published: July 2018

This paper analyzes the background and characteristics of the development of industrial parks in pharmaceutical enterprises, and puts forward the main points of the whole process zoning design of the industrial park with the productÂ  technologyÂ  and engineering process as the traction. Combined with the actual project case, the above design points into the actual constructionÂ  projects,Â  the pharmaceuticalÂ  industry industrial park of the process design points.
Discussion on Problems and Countermeasures in Management of Industrial and Civil Construction Engineering
Authors: Lin Guo Cheng
Published: July 2018

Nearly four decadesÂ after the reform and openingup, Chinaâ€™s economy hasÂ grown from the brink ofÂ collapse to the worldâ€™sÂ second-largest economy. Â Along with the rapid Â economic Â growth, Â construction industry has alsoÂ experienced greatÂ development. Industrial andÂ civil construction engineeringÂ is an important part ofÂ construction industry. Due toÂ the trivialness of construction engineering itself and theÂ extensive use of newÂ materials andÂ technologies, Â engineering managementÂ faces great difficulty. In viewÂ of this, this paper, in order toÂ give some reference toÂ relevant work, discusses theÂ exsiting problems and countermeasures Â in theÂ management of industrial andÂ civil construction engineering.
Stormwater Management Practices and Green-Blue Infrastructure in Urban Areas: an Overview
Authors: Sabbion Paola
Published: July 2018

Water quality,Â flooding risk, and waterÂ consumption in urban areas areÂ emerging Â issues. UrbanÂ impervious surfaces increaseÂ stormwater runoff, Â affecting ecosystemsÂ Â and leading toÂ hydrogeological instability andÂ flooding risk. Sustainable urbanÂ design strategies can contributeÂ to counteract the negativeÂ impact of anthropic activitiesÂ both at city-scale and global scale. Green and BlueÂ Infrastructure (GBI) approaches,Â in particular, are an alternativeÂ to stormwater traditional management. In Europe,Â Sustainable Drainage System implementation copes withÂ impervious surfaces to achieveÂ water quality, amenity, andÂ biodiversity increase. BestÂ Management Practices,Â developed mainly in the USA,Â focus on specific measures forÂ sustainable stormwaterÂ treatment. Water Sensitive Urban Design, spread inÂ Australia and England, also aims to minimizeÂ the impact ofÂ developed areas preventingÂ flood risk, limiting waterÂ consumption and enhancingÂ environmental quality. In theÂ USA and Canada, Low ImpactÂ Development offers design strategies to manage runoff andÂ deliver structural practices toÂ mimic predevelopmentÂ processes of infiltration, filtrationÂ and detention.
Power Condition Maintenance Based on Internet of Things Technology
Authors: Shi-jun XU
Published: July 2018

Compared with the gen-eral condition of power equipment, the advan-tages of state maintenance based on Internetof Things are obvious. Methods: First, the in-formation collected by the Internet of Things isused to determine the maintenance plan, andthen the application of the Internet of Thingstechnology in the whole cycle management ofthe power equipment is introduced. Finally, thestate maintenance and general maintenancebased on the Internet of things are analyzed.Results: In addition to the maintenance ofmore efficient intelligent maintenance, infor-mation and data more secure and reliable, butalso improve the efficiency of maintenancework, reducing the waste of human resourcesand so on. Conclusion: Because of the obvi-ous advantages of power equipment conditionmaintenance based on Internet of Things tech-nology, it has important practical significanceand application value to carry on the thoroughresearch.
Research on Generating and Visualizing Display Method of Power Optical Network Attack Path
Authors: Wei Wei Li
Published: July 2018

When an intruder attacks an object in an electric power network, it is necessary to successfully invade the target node along an attack path. However, as the number of target power optical network nodes increases gradually, the attack path will be exponential growth, resulting in path redundancy, affecting the overall performance of the generated path. To this end, a new power optical network attack path generation and visual display method, introduced the atomic attack, attack map and attack path definition. Based on the analysis of the cost and benefit of the attack path, the intrusion feasibility model is proposed, and the intruderâ€™s choice of the attack path becomes the problem of the feasibility of the invasion. When the POS set contains all the directional edges of the power optical network attack map, generate the attack path of the power optical network by traversing the POS collection element. The process of generating the attack path of the electric power network is displayed. The experimental results show that there is no redundant phenomenon inÂ the proposed method, and the generated attack path is effective and the reliability is high.
Research on EMI Noise Measurement Technology Based on Wavelet Analysis
Authors: Li Xu
Published: July 2018

In this paper, an electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise measurement technique based on wavelet analysis is proposed to measure the electromagnetic radiation generated by the device. The technique uses the time-frequency localization characteristic of the wavelet transform, based on the threshold function. The filtering method divides the test signal by frequency filtering so that it can measure the electromagnetic interference of the equipment in the open field or with noiseÂ interference. Simulation and experimental results show that the technology can eliminate or attenuate noise better in the frequency range of 30 Hz ~ 1000 MHzã€‚
Research on Application of Power Electronic Technology in Switching Power Supply
Authors: Chen Xie
Published: July 2018

Power electronic technology has been widely used in today's society, and has played an irreplaceable role in improving the development and living standard. With the rapid development of China's space engineering, power electronic technology in the switching power supply applications also promote the spacecraft to miniaturization and high-power development. High frequency, modular, intelligent, energy-saving, and so must be included, including space power, switching power supply, including the future direction of application. Believe that the future, power electronics in the switching power supply applications will be further breakthroughs, the need to further strengthen its research. Based on this paper, the application of power electronics technology in switching power supply is analyzed.
Application Analysis of Power Communication in Intelligent Power Grid
Authors: Zhihui Qiao
Published: July 2018

In the course of the development of China's modernizationÂ construction, the intelligent power grid isÂ one of the main contents, and the power communication Â can effectively promote the construction of it. In order toÂ make the power communication technology play a goodÂ role in the intelligent power, so that China's powerÂ industry can develop continuously, the chief need is toÂ effectively implement the power communication in theÂ intelligent power, and only theÂ combination of the two canÂ ensure the smooth development of powerenterprises.Â  Therefore, great support from our government and relatedÂ departments is a urgent need for construction of theÂ intelligent power. Because the power communicationÂ technology is not only the key element in the developmentÂ of the power industry, but also the solid foundation of theÂ development of intelligent power grid, therefore, the fullÂ application of power communication in the intelligentÂ power grid should be paid great attention to and beÂ implemented energetically.
The Efficiency Control Assessment for Electronic System
Authors: Meshaninov Sergey Meshaninov
Published: July 2018

The data of the analytical estimation on the efficiency of providing safety control of the radio-electronic system are given. The review is based on the investigation of the information interaction of the radio-electronic system (RS) with monitoring subsystem. The problem of optimal safety operational subsystem control of the RS and the generalized criterion for the effectiveness of decision making by the control system of the RS are formulated. Analytical expressions that allow making the choice of optimal ratio between the safe and the most effective modes of the control system operation are obtained.