bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
"Kleur. Colours of Maastricht." Maastricht 2018
Authors: Wężowicz-Ziółkowska Dobrosława
Published: January 2020

"Kleur. Colours of Maastricht." Maastricht 2018.Team Programma & Innovatie,Gemeente Maastricht (eds.)(published in Dutch and English, paperback, 116 pp.)
Chapiteaux byzantins remployés dans des églises du Liban
Authors: Kahwagi-Janho Hany
Published: January 2020

Cet article traite d’un petit ensemble de chapiteaux byzantins remployés dans certaines églises des époques médiévale et ottomane au Liban. Ce lot, qui regroupe une dizaine de chapiteaux, se caractérise par la variété de ses types, ainsi que par celle des matériaux. Si la plupart de ces blocs sont taillés dans du marbre, certains autres le sont dans du calcaire local. Les types de remplois sont eux aussi diverses : fonts baptismaux, couronnements de piédroits de l’abside, bénitiers… Les chapiteaux en marbre, importés, ne semblent pas appartenir à leurs sites actuels et semblent avoir été transportés d’autres sites, sans doute côtiers, là où ce type de matériaux a été massivement importé. Par ailleurs, l’étude de leurs formes et leur ordonnance a montré qu’ils remontent pour la plupart aux Ve-VIe s. ap. J.-C.
Organizational Stress Indicators and Influence on Academic Performance in Private Universities
Authors: YOUSEFI MIDYA , Devi Rohini , Shuib Ahmad
Published: January 2020

This study investigates to recognize and test the influence of organizational indicators of stress on the academic performance. The current research collected questionnaire via multi cluster sampling techniques from 32 Malaysian private universities academic staff. Also, 190 completed questionnaires were analyzed through SmartPLS software that has been delivered the results based on measurement and structural model. Then outcomes show that workload is the first stress organizational indictors that has adverse effect on academic staff work performance. Likewise, ambiguity and conflict in roles are the secondary and thirdly stress indictors that negatively influence the academics’ performance in private universities respectively. This study suggests remarkable implications both theoretically and practically to complement the available literature toward the organizational stress indicators in academia context that contribute to academic staff performance. In addition, it, enriches current administrators and policy makers of private universities in reducing the negative effects of stress predictors in organization and manage to increase academic staff performance.
New species of the genus Geogryllus (Orthoptera: Gryllidae: Gryllinae) from Peru and Ecuador
Authors: Gorochov A.V. , Izerskiy V.V.
Published: January 2020

The genus Geogryllus Otte et Perez-Gelabert, 2009 is recorded from South America. Three new species of this genus are described: G. mezai sp. nov. and G. doderoae sp. nov. from Peru as well as G. nubilosus sp. nov. from Ecuador. These species differ from other congeners mainly in the structure of male tegmina and male genitalia as well as in some peculiarities of the body colouration and the shape of head.
BRICS, MIKTA, SCO and IBSA: EMERGING GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS -A Paradigm Shift for New World Order
Authors: ISLAM Md
Published: January 2020

The main argument of this paper is to portrait the emerging global organizations in the 21st century. To explain the development of IOs, this paper seeks how EGOs/EGGs creates a paradigm shift for a new world order in the arena of international politics. To describe the emerging global organizations (EGOs), this paper articulated four global organizations and groups based on different rising & great powerful countries like China, India, Russia, Brazil, South Africa and Turkey. The four organizations including BRICS, MIKTA, SCO and IBSA that I select based on their importance, contributions and roles to the world. Nevertheless, this paper looks at the theories of international relations and whether the structures, systems and influences of emerging global organizations have relations with the IR theories. Later, it has been showed that how the historical background of these four organizations and their current existence demonstrates for new world order from South Asian region to South East Asian region, from Muslim world to Europe and ultimately; has been showed that it creates the bio-polar world from unipolar world system which again proves that ‘the world is greater than five’. Overall, the descriptive and qualitative methodology has been applied in this study to narrate the emerging global organization’s role for the new global order.
TOPLUMSAL HAFIZANIN GERİYE GÖÇÜ – AVRUPA’DAN TÜRKİYE’YE GERİ DÖNEN ÜÇÜNCÜ KUŞAK GENÇLER ÜZERİNE NİTEL BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: GEDİKOĞLU Sümeyye , AKBAŞ Emrah
Published: January 2020

Son yıllarda üçüncü kuşak Avrupalı Türklerin Türkiye’ye beyin göçü gerçekleştirdikleri gözlemlenmiştir. Bu çerçevede çalışma üçüncü kuşak Avrupalı Türklerin Türkiye’ye göç kararında kimlik, aidiyet, kültür, çifte vatandaşlık konularının ve iktisadi ve diğer gerekçelerin etkilerini araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu kapsamda araştırmada yarı yapılandırılmış mülakatlar gerçekleştirilerek yorumlayıcı sosyoloji temelinde bir çalışma yürütülmüştür. Avrupalı Türkler yurtdışında kimliklerini özgürce ifade edebilme fırsatı bulabilmektedir. Avrupa’da ayrımcılıkla karşılaşan bireyler Türkiye’ye geldikten sonra, özellikle milli ve dini kimliğini ifade edebilme alanı bulmuştur. Bunun dışında Türkiye’ye göç etmek bireylerin aidiyet ve kimlik sınırlarını, çifte vatandaşlık ve kültürel değerler üzerinden tekrar değerlendirmesine fırsat tanımıştır.
Ціннісні орієнтації німців у порівнянні з іншими народами як передумова зовнішньої політики Німеччини
Authors: Івасюк Галина
Published: January 2020

Одним із факторів формування тої чи іншої зовнішньополітичної стратегії держави є цінності. Різнобічному і системному дослідженню цінностей присвячені праці численних науковців, зокрема Г. Гофстеде, Г. Тріандіса, Ш. Шварца, Ф. Тромпенаарса, Ч. Хемпден-Тернера, М. Рокича та Р. Інґлегарта. У статті автор розглядає специфіку сучасних цінностей німців на основі проведених опитувань, аналізує дані цінності у порівнянні з цінностями деяких партнерів Німеччини, а також робить спробу визначити потенційний вплив цінностей на зовнішню політику Німеччини.
Неоінституціоналізм в системі теоретико-методологічних засад політичної науки
Authors: Ротар Наталія
Published: January 2020

У статті здійснено аналіз місця та ролі неоінституціоналізму в системі теоретико-методологічних засад політичної науки. Доведено, що обмеження будь-якої науки методологією(ями) призводить до того, що значна кількість проблем, дослідження яких не вкладається в жорсткі рамки наукового методу, не привертають уваги дослідників. У висновках наголошується, що в політичній науці не існує і ніколи не існувало певної універсальної методології, загальні принципи якої б однаково розумілись та застосовувалися усіма дослідниками, що вивчають політику та яка б гарантовано приводила до отримання необхідного, об’єктивного та універсального для сфери політики знання. Ті методологічні підходи, які використовуються в політичній науці, починаючи з ХІХ ст., корелюють насамперед з предметом та цілями пізнання політики, останні динамічно змінюються і змінюватимуться, залежно від змін політичної реальності. Тож сформований на сьогодні комплекс методологічних підходів не є вичерпним, а методологія неоінституціоналізмк не може бути означена як універсальна. Більшість методологічних підходів, що застосовуються сьогодні в політичній науці є запозиченими з інших наук, за винятком методології неоінституціоналізму, базові принципи якої були не адаптовані, а сформовані як сукупність методів та теорій для вивчення саме політичного. Методологічні основи політичної науки вказують на її залежність, як і будь-якої іншої науки, від філософських моделей пізнання, характерних для того чи іншого історичного часу. Визначально на розвиток методології політичної науки впливали не тільки предмет та цілі дослідження, але й перспективи практичного використання результатів, що отримуються за допомогою тих чи інших методологій та їх соціокультурного призначення.
Діяльність сучасних праворадикальних партій у Чехії
Authors: Федорчак Тетяна
Published: January 2020

Автор досліджує політичний радикалізм в Чеській Республіці, досить різнорідну течію за складом учасників: від політичних партій до екстремістських організацій. Особливістю чеської партійної системи є існування в ній, поряд з типовими радикальними партіями, інших партій, не радикальних, представники яких підтримують ксенофобські, націоналістичні та антиісламські заяви. Це найперше Громадянська демократична партія, відома своїм критичним ставленням до європейської інтеграції, і Комуністична партія Чехії та Моравії, яка виступає проти членства Чехії в НАТО й ЄС. До числа чеських політиків, яким близькі радикальні погляди, аналітики відносять відомого своєю антиісламською позицією чеського президента М. Земана та лідера руху АНО мільярдера А. Бабича. Виборці голосують за них не тому, що їх економічні чи соціальні програми мають для електорату особливу привабливість, а через невдоволення економічною ситуацією в державі. Практично всі право популістські партії виступають проти європейської інтеграції, інтерпретуючи її, як антинаціональний проект, яким управляє еліта, спотворений дефіцитом демократії та корупції.
Інтелектуальна міграція українців на рубежі ХХ-ХХІ століть: масштаби та основні характеристики явища
Authors: Демиденко Олександр
Published: January 2020

В статті аналізуються кількісні та якісні характеристики явища зовнішньої інтелектуальної міграції українських громадян в умовах незалежності. На основі статистичних даних вивчаються масштаби виїзду українців за кордон в рамках процесів наукової та освітньої міграції. Характеризується розвиток вітчизняної наукової галузі, яка відзначається поступовим зменшенням кількості підготовлених спеціалістів, в тому числі – через міграційне явище. Досліджуються динамічні показники втрати Україною наукових кадрів – докторів та кандидатів наук, які з 1991 року активно виїжджали в інші держави. Пропонується періодизація процесів наукової міграції з нашої держави на основі характерних рис та причин. Згідно з нею, еміграція українських вчених відбувалась в чотири етапи, останній з яких характеризує міграційні переміщення в ХХІ столітті. Визначаються галузі української науки, які найбільше постраждали від міграційного руху, втрачаючи підготовлені кадри на користь інших держав. Досліджується феномен студентської міграції, яка в першу чергу характеризується виїздом молодого покоління українців на навчання в інші держави. Підкреслюється, що цей процес, попри свою заплановану тимчасову сутність, дуже часто набуває безповоротного характеру та веде до втрати державою перспективних людських ресурсів.Окремо на прикладі представників ІТ-сфери розглядаються процеси еміграції висококваліфікованих фахівців. З метою створення прогнозу на майбутнє досліджуваного явища розглядаються результати опитувань студентської молоді, які демонструють позитивне ставлення молодих українців до перспективи виїзду за кордон. В комплексі вже наявні масштабні втрати інтелектуального потенціалу та неможливість його відтворення через міграційні вподобання молоді формують загрозливу ситуацію, яка стає актуальним викликом стабільному розвитку української держави.
Iraqi Kurdistan Oil and Gas Sector: Iraqi and International Dimensions
Authors: Araz Qadir Aso
Published: January 2020

The article deals with the problem of the influence of the Iraqi Kurdistan oil and gas industry on the relations of the Kurdish autonomy with the central authority of Iraq. The international aspects of extraction and transportation of hydrocarbons from the territory of the Kurdistan Region are also analyzed. The legal basis for the functioning of the oil and gas complex in the region, the main differences between Erbil and Baghdad regarding the powers of the Kurdish regional government in the field of exploitation of natural resources of the autonomy is represented. It has been established that the independent activity of the Iraqi Kurdistan authorities in the development of the oil and gas industry in its territory, the wide involvement of foreign investment provided autonomy a significant source of income, which became the financial backing of Erbil in his political disputes with Baghdad. At the same time, in the question of the transportation of hydrocarbon, the landlocked Iraqi Kurdistan was critically dependent on Turkey, which greatly limits its range of options in its relations with Ankara. Excessive dependence of the Iraqi Kurdistan economy on hydrocarbon exports is one of the strategic challenges for Kurdish autonomy, but significant positive developments in this area are possible only in the long-term perspective.
Language as semiosis – A short reflection on Paul Rastall’s article
Authors: Brandt Per Aage
Published: January 2020

Paul Rastall’s small models can be understood in a semiotic framework, as functions relating signifiers (‘forms’) to signifieds (‘meanings’): forms of semiosis. If different properties of language are modeled as semiosic components in this sense, it is possible to heuristically use the linguist Louis Hjelmslev’s principle of embedding of  semioses to identify distinct minimal functions and study their embedding in a complex architecture, not only involving phonetics, grammar, and semantics, but also enunciation, pragmatics, and finally discourse. Both Rastall’s approach and this elaboration could support the view that (a) language is not one system but rather a constellation of subsystems.
Planetary pragmatism? A response to François Cooren
Authors: Russill Chris
Published: January 2020

In my discussion of Cooren’s piece, I set out to accomplish three things. First, I situate Cooren within a broader horizon of pragmatist thought to discuss how his work aligns with pragmatism. Second, I examine how Cooren deploys pragmatism to constitute a scholarly field of communication theory, a project seeking to transcend the current configuration of the field by systematizing discourse around a “metamodel”. Third, I ask what else Cooren’s pragmatism might do. Pragmatism, according to Cooren, offers us an agentive conception of the world.
Ventriloquism as communicative music
Authors: Arnett Ronald C.
Published: January 2020

This essay explicates connections between communication theory and François Cooren’s discussion of ventriloquism. Cooren provides a theoretical and practical exposition of a situated and contextually shaped communicative agent. Ventriloquism offers a practical depiction of the limits of individualism, or unrestrained individual autonomy. Ventriloquism suggests that we live within sounds and voices that continually affect a communicator; one cannot confuse the influence of random and, at times, orchestrated sounds and voices with ownership grounded within a single communicative agent. Ventriloquism explicates everyday life as orchestrated by ongoing communicative music of sounds and voices.
Ventriloquism’s methodological scope
Authors: Wilhoit Elizabeth D.
Published: January 2020

In this response to Cooren (2014), I question whether a theory tied to a scholarly tradition with strong epistemological and methodological commitments can in fact be a response to Craig’s (1999) call for dialogue between communication traditions. Ventriloquism originated in the Montréal School of the Communicative Constitution of Organizations (CCO), a field of study that understands organizations and organizing to be the result of interaction. Because of this epistemology, CCO scholars use conversation analysis (CA) as their primary method. Although Cooren has presented ventriloquism as a means to unify the field, it seems difficult to imagine other research methodologies being adopted into such a vision.
Ventriloquism and accountability
Authors: Fultner Barbara
Published: January 2020

François Cooren’s ventriloquist pragmatism aims to do justice to the richness and complexity of communication and is informed by a wide range of communication theories. While I share Cooren’s pragmatist intuitions, I am less certain about his ventriloquist pragmatism (or pragmatist ventriloquism). I therefore ask, first, what we gain from the ventriloquism metaphor; and, second, how pragmatism serves as a meta-perspective and how ventriloquism facilitates a dialogue between the seven traditions of communication theory he identifies. Finally, I consider a Habermasian theory of communicative action as a possibly preferable alternative.
The cognitive value of contradictions—Revision
Authors: Teske Joanna Klara
Published: January 2020

The text consists of brief responses to the two discussion notes: “A Cognitive-Stylistic Response to Contradictions” by Lizzie Stewart-Shaw and “Using contradictions: When multiple wrongs make right” by Marla Perkins and some comments on the author’s original publication “Contradictions in Fiction...”. The text concerns contradictions in art (especially postmodern fiction) and touches upon such issues as the communicative potential of artistic contradictions, their literary and aesthetic aspects, or the possibility of using them to manipulate the reader. Attached at the end is a brief synopsis of Contradictions in Art: The Case of Postmodern Fiction—a book recently published by the author, which addresses the issue of artistic contradictions in greater detail.
GREEN BUILDING DAN GREEN ARCHITECTURE
Authors: Sitanggang Yosephine
Published: January 2020

Architectural work cannot be separated from the activities of human beings as users. A thing is to be called good or has a high value if they function the way they are supposed to. As time goes by, architectural work is used not only to fulfill the need of space but also to have innovation in its design so that it is an environmental friendly, make lower the impacts that are damaging or even destroying the environment. The method is used in this paper is a literature study and observation of the case study. Based on the needs of the users, good architecture is the one that meets the needs of the users, the architectural functions, and is able to diminish the bad impacts toward the environment. Green building that is used in this case study fulfills the six architectural functions such as methods, use, need, telesis, association, and aesthetics. Architectural work is considered good when it meets the user’s need for space, is using a minimal amount of resources during the development as well as maintenance and makes lower impacts for the environment.
PERANCANGAN BUKU CERITA BERGAMBAR “PETUALANGAN ANAK PESISIR: KSATRIA MASIN” SEBAGAI MEDIA PENGENALAN MAKANAN KHAS GRESIK UNTUK ANAK-ANAK
Authors: Noviasri Rizky , Andari Trias Widha , Apriyanti Irni Resmi
Published: January 2020

Sebagai salah satu hasil budaya masyarakat, potensi kuliner daerah perlu dile- starikan, salah satunya adalah kuliner Khas Gresik. Terdapat lebih dari 200 jenis makanan khas Gresik yang setengah diantaranya telah punah. Menurut hasil survey yang dilakukan oleh peneliti, sebanyak lebih dari 60% anak-anak usia 7-11 tahun di Gresik tidak dapat mendefinisikan jenis makanan khas Gresik. Fenomena ini diperparah dengan data bahwa 90% anak-anak tersebut lebih mengenal makanan modern yang merupakan makanan asing. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, peneliti merancang buku cerita bergambar ‘Petualangan Anak Pesisir: Ksatria Masin’ untuk memperkenalkan makanan khas Gresik kepada generasi penerus, yaitu anak-anak asli Gresik. Metode yang digunakan dalam perancangan ini terbagi atas tiga tahap, yaitu tahap pra-desain, desain, dan post-desain. Hasil perancangan ini adalah purwarupa buku cerita bergambar beserta media pendukungnya dan tahap uji cobanya.
PENERAPAN INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEM DESIGN (ISD) PADA PEMETAAN DAN VISUALISASI INFORMASI TEKNIK DASAR PEMBUATAN KERAMIK
Authors: Widjono Rani Aryani , Winata Gita , Haswanto Naomi
Published: January 2020

Ceramics Handmade in Jakarta currently has become a new hype. With hand- made ceramics people having a direct connection with the makers by how those things made. Techniques, materials, and the process are the reasons why people are more attracted to get involved by making their ceramics by themselves. The hype caused high demand of ceramic basic techniques information, but people barely find ceramic books or other types of media which commissioned and developed by the actual condition of Indonesia’s independent ceramics studio especially Jakarta. This study structured through Instructional System Design (ISD) by two main cores. The first is to formulate a mapping method to classify the information of ceramics techniques at a different level. The intention is to gather specific information for beginners that would apply on instructional media. The second is designing a media such as conventional books and virtual information video through the augmented book. The result construct augmented book with systematically measurable information. It provides people easy access information and offered a new learning experience by using the augmented book.
PERANCANGAN 3D PROPERTI MAKANAN UNTUK KEPERLUAN LOOK DEVELOPMENT EFEK VISUAL PADA FILM PENDEK “MIE MEDAN”
Authors: Prayogo Matheus , Aditya Christian
Published: January 2020

Visual Effect can be used to enhance storytelling in the filmmaking process. The Visual Effects technology itself already has grown to become faster and better in production. However, in the Visual Effects Department, the artist needs digital props to show what’s on the screen. Therefore, this study seeks to create props for Visual Effects needs. This present study describes how to create believable props for visual effects needs in a short film called “Mie Medan”. It concludes that to create a visual effect props, we have to consider to create real-scale and proportion in each set and props to gain believability in film, the hue, and saturation of the color and texture itself will gain more realistic and sense of flavor to the film.
Distribution of rare earth elements in Ruska Poliana granites and accessory fluorites
Authors: Ponomarenko O. M. , Zaiats O. V. , Samchuk A. I. , Shvaika I. A. , Proskurka L. I.
Published: January 2020

Fluorite is one of the main concentrators of rare earth elements (REE) in the granites of the Ruska Polіana massif of the Korsun-Novomyrhorod pluton of the Ukrainian Shield. Despite its distribution in the granites of the massif, the geochemical features of the fluorites have not yet been investigated. The aim of this work was to determine the content of REE in the fluorites, the granites and to study the distribution of REE in the fluorites and granites containing this mineral. The content of REE in 4 samples of the granites and 4 monofraction the fluorites from these granites (well № 8568) was determined by the ICP MS method on the Element-2 device at M. P. Semenenko Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Ore Formation of the NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv). The well № 8568 was drilled in the southeastern part of the Ruska Polіana granite massif of the Korsun-Novomyrhorod pluton of the Ukrainian Shield (Ruska Polіana Village). In this part, the researchers revealed granites with rare metal mineralization. The investigated granites of well are represented by 3 types: the gray-pink fine-medium-grained granites (type I) (156,1–158,0 m), the gray-pink porphyriform granites (type II) (174,6–176,5 m), the gray medium-coarse-grained granites (type III) (225,0–227,0 m) and the pink-gray medium- coarse granites (type III) (239,6–242,0 m). According to the results of the ICP MS analysis, the highest content of lanthanides (26933 ppm) and yttrium (11 705 ppm) was observed in fluorites from the gray-pink fine-medium granites of the upper part of the well. But the gray-pink fine-medium granites have the lowest total lanthanide content (218 ppm). The lowest levels of lanthanides (692 ppm) and yttrium (831 ppm) were determined in the fluorites of the pink-gray medium-coarse grained granites of the deepest part of the well. The pink-gray medium-coarse granites are characterized by high lanthanide content (797 ppm). The fluorites from Ruska Poliana of the gray-pink fine-medium grained granites can be compared with the fluorite from Perga granite by the total content of lanthanides. Among the rock-bearing minerals in biotites from the Ruska Poliana granites of different depths of the well, there is a high content of REE, almost at the level of the granites themselves. Such a high level indicates the presence of inclusions of accessory minerals enriched with REE in the biotites, especially fluorites.
Analysis and modeling of the hydrogeodynamic situation within the Stebnyk deposit of potassium salts
Authors: Kuzmenko E. D. , Davybida L. I. , Bagriy S. M. , Chepurnyi I. V.
Published: January 2020

The purpose of the research was to determine the danger degree of saline waters breakthrough in the mine № 1 due to the self-flooding of mine № 2 by constructing digital models of the basic geological and hydrogeological elements, matching them with the stressed state of rocks within zones of the “Western” and “West” pit shafts and the seal of mines № 1 and № 2. Geophysical studies were carried out by the method of the natural pulsed electromagnetic field of the Earth (ENPEMF), which makes it possible to promptly assess the stress-strain state of rocks. In addition, the geological and hydrogeological situation of the study area was simulated to solve this problem. According to the results of the analysis of hydrogeological regime observations in the period from 2004 to 2017, long-term trends of changes in the groundwater level of the aquifer were established. Taking into account the filling of mines № 2 and drainage, the movement of groundwater from the research area towards the north – northwest is currently noted. There is a difference in groundwater levels up to 13 meters. Based on the results of interpretation of geophysical research data on the basis of which ENPEMF intensity maps were constructed, as well as taking into account geological and hydrogeological models, it was found that no significant anomalies of the field intensity corresponding to catastrophic stressstrain state were observed at present (including through additional hydraulic pressure to testify about the danger of a breakthrough reservoir water). Obviously, that obtained results do not raise any doubts about the further operation of mine № 1 at present. However, when the mine № 2 be completely flooded, it is advisable to check the regime hydrogeological observations of groundwater levels and the ENPEMF measurements to investigate possible changes in the stress-strain state of the rock mass.
The data warehouse for primary geological and geophysical data: an aspect of creation
Authors: Zurian Oleg , Likhosherstov O. O.
Published: January 2020

The geological industry of Ukraine as a whole is sufficiently conservative. However, the development of world scientific thought and the improvement of the mineral extraction technologies require a rethinking of primary geological data (PGD). During the Soviet times, there was a rapid development of geological prospecting activities with creation and accumulation of PGD’s large volumes. Reinterpretation and rethinking of this information using the latest techniques, approaches and technologies is an important issue. An important aspect is to save this information, because large number of PGD remains on paper. The only way to facilitate the circulation of PGD and ensure their proper storage is to create a centralized digital data warehouse using the latest information technologies for storing, processing and analyzing data. Such actions should ensure the rapid retrieval and analysis of PGD, facilitate the planning of geological prospect and ensure overall performance, including economic efficiency. The article discusses aspects of data warehouse creating for primary geological and geophysical data. The infrastructure, architecture and creating stages of the data warehouse for primary geological data are highlighted. The authors are examined the technological approaches, stages of work on the data warehouse creation. Modern technologies, including technologies associated with Big Data, are considered as those that should be oriented to performers of work. Primary geological data is partially structured or unstructured, and its volumes are constantly growing with high speed. The introduction of modern Big Data technologies will allow creating flexible powerful systems that must ensure horizontal scaling of the system in terms of computing power and storage size, and carry out operational primary processing and analysis of the data, that the user needs.
BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY ON ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN ORANGE CITY HOSPITAL & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NAGPUR.
Authors: Ramakrishna Shenoi  , JIGNESH RAJGURU  , Anup Marar
Published: January 2020

Health care waste is a unique category of waste by the source of generation, the quality of its composition, its hazardous nature and the need for appropriate protection during handling, treatment and disposal. Little knowledge and inappropriate technique of handling of biomedical waste can lead to serious consequences on health of the individual handling the bio-medical waste, the community and environment. Biomedical waste management begins with sequential efforts from the early stage of waste generation, segregation at the source itself, storage at the site, disinfection and transfer to the terminal disposal site safely. A questionnaire study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Nagpur, India to assess the current knowledge, attitude and practices regarding Bio-medical waste management
Nutrient Digestibility of Broiler Birds Fed Sugarcane Scrapping Bark Fermented with Rumen Liquor for 4 and 8 Days at Different Grade Levels
Authors: G. C. Nwosu , A. A. Adeniji , O. C. P. Agubosi
Published: January 2020

This study was conducted to evaluate the nutrient retention of treated sugarcane bark scrapping fermented with rumen liquor (TSBS) on the broiler chickens. Six experimental diets coded as T1 (0%), T2(7.5%), T3(15%) for 4 days’ fermentation and T4(0%), T5(7.5) and T6(15%) for 8 days. T1 (0%) and T4 (0%) are the control in both 4 and 8days fermentation. The feed formulation was compounded such that TSBS replaced maize at 0%, 7.5% and 15% levels respectively in broiler finisher diet. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) birds of four (4) weeks old broilers were randomly allotted into six treatment groups, each treatment had three replicates in a 2x3 factorial in a randomized experimental design. The facal sample was collected for 7 days at the end of experiment. Results on nutrient retention of the birds fed TSBS showed that the dietary levels had significant effect (P<0.05) on digestibility efficiency of dry matter, crude protein, crude fibre, ash, and N.F.E retention. However, no significant (P>0.05) difference was observed in ether extract (EE) across the treatments measured. Fermentation days (4 and 8 days) had no significant (P>0.05) effect on digestibility efficiency of all the parameters measured except crude fibre and ash retention. However, interaction of fermentation days and level of TSBS in the diet significantly (P<0.05) affect all the parameters measured except ether extract retention. The interaction between 4 and 8 days shows that irrespective of the levels of inclusion of TSBS 0%, 7.5% and 15% and number of days of fermentation 4 and 8 days, the birds performed well. There was no significant (P>0.05) effect notice from the inclusion of 0%: 4days fermentation and the same for 0%: 8days in all the parameters measured in the feed trials. In 7.5%: 4days, 7.5%:8 days, 15%:4 days, 15%: 8days show also no significant (P>0.05) difference in the experiment. The interaction on the nutrient retention show that there was significant different (P<0.05) observed in the broiler fed TSBS. The study shows that there was no significant different between 4 and 8 days fermentation, therefore 4 days’ fermentation is recommended to use to avoid time taken and stress in fermentation for longer period.
Analisis Structure, Conduct, and Performance (SCP) pada Pemasaran Lada Putih (Muntok White Pepper) di Kabupaten Bangka Barat
Authors: Adha Chatijah , Pranoto Yudi Sapta , Purwasih Rati
Published: January 2020

Lada Putih merupakan komoditas perkebunan yang berperan penting dalam kegiatan ekspor dan impor. Aspek pemasaran merupakan hal penting dalam pengusahaan perkebunan lada rakyat. Usahatani lada putih dilakukan secara berkala dan berkelanjutan di Kabupaten Bangka Barat didukung oleh potensi lada putih yang telah memiliki brand image (Muntok White Pepper). Dalam menjalankan usahatani lada putih maka perlu adanya analisis efisiensi pemasaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) Mendeskripsikan saluran pemasaran lada putih di Kabupaten Bangka Barat, (2) Menganalisis efisiensi pemasaran lada putih menggunakan metode market strukture, market conduct, and market performance (SCP) di Kabupaten Bangka. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode survei. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan pendekatan SCP. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat lima macam saluran pemasaran lada putih di Kabupaten Bangka Barat. Struktur pasar yang terbentuk dari pemasaran lada putih dominan ke pasar persaingan tidak sempurna yaitu oligopoli. Saluran IV merupakan saluran yang relatif lebih efisien di ukur berdasarkan nilai margin terkecil yakni Rp 4.000, Farmer’s share sebesar 92,59, dan R/C rasio sebesar 2,63.
Análisis microscópico de clinker para optimizar el proceso de clinkerización en una fábrica cementera
Authors: Flores Huilcapi Ana Gabriela , Carrera Almendáriz Luis Santiago , Rodríguez Pinos Adrián Alejandro
Published: January 2020

El objetivo de esta investigación fue optimizar el proceso de clinkerización mediante análisis microscópico de clínker, para mejorar su calidad, aumentando C3S (alita) y disminuyendo C2S (belita) de su composición mineralógica en una fábrica cementera. El clínker muestreado sistemáticamente durante 12 semanas fue analizado en el Laboratorio de Control de Calidad por microscopía. La interpretación de la textura, distribución y cuantificación de sus fases minerales, permitieron determinar las etapas del proceso de clinkerización a ser estudiadas como: Contenido de CaCO3 en la pre-homogenización de la caliza, molturación y homogeneización de crudo, temperatura de enfriamiento del clínker y velocidad del horno. Los parámetros de los procesos mencionados son registrados y tratados estadísticamente por 6 semanas. Este monitoreo determina ajustar los parámetros de calidad como el factor de saturación de cal en promedio de 94,20 y de los procesos de molturación y homogeneización de crudo que mantienen 20,44 % Retenido M:200 y 2,11 std respectivamente, produciendo un clínker con 56,17 % C3S (alita) y 24,08 % C2S (belita) promedios de fases minerales. Como resultado del ajuste a 99,94 de factor de saturación de cal, 18,25 % Retenido M:200 y 1,83 std en los procesos de molturación y homogeneización de crudo respectivamente en las siguientes 6 semanas, se aumenta en 8 % de C3S y se disminuye en 10,13 % C2S en sus fases minerales, mejorando la calidad del clínker, pues desarrolla mayores resistencias mecánicas tempranas del producto final como es el cemento.
Penggunaan Menthol untuk Bahan Konsolidan Cagar Budaya Arang
Authors: Habibi Moh , Aji Dimas Arif Primanda , Suryanto Rifqi Kurniadi , Lambang Riyanto Prasetiya , Gunawan Arif
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan menthol sebagai bahan konsolidasi sementara cagar budaya pada temuan ekskavasi yang rapuh. Pengujian yang dilakukan meliputi karakteristik morfologi menthol, penetrasi kering dan basah menthol pada ketiga jenis sampel (Arang, Bata, Batu), durabilitas konsolidasi sementara menthol pada sampel, dan kuat tekan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses solidifikasi menthol dimulai pada bagian tepi dan membentuk bentukan seperti jarum (whisker). Penetrasi menthol pada sampel sangat dipengaruhi oleh bentuk dan ukuran partikel sampel serta kandungan air yang terdapat pada sampel. Untuk pengujian durabilitas, pengaruh suhu sangat besar terhadap durabilitas konsolidasi menthol. Semakin tinggi suhu lingkungan, maka semakin cepat pula proses sublimasi menthol. Hasil uji kuat tekan sangat dipengaruhi oleh ukuran partikel sampel, semakin kecil ukuran partikel sampel yang terkonsolidasi menthol, maka semakin tinggi pula nilai kuat tekan yang dihasilkan. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa menthol dapat digunakan sebagai bahan konsolidan sementara cagar budaya arang. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of menthol as temporary consolidant for fragile heritage findings on the excavation site. Test includes morphological characteristic of menthol, dray and wet penetration of menthol to three type of sample (charcoal, stone, and brick), durability, and compressive strength. The results show that the menthol solidification process starts at the edges and forms a shape like whiskers. Menthol penetration is strongly influenced by the shape and size of the sample and also water content in the samples. For durability testing, the effect of temperature is very significant on the durability of menthol consolidation. The higher the temperature, the faster the menthol sublimation process will be. Whereas for compressive strength is highly influenced by particle size of the consolidated sample, the smaller consolidated sample the higher compressive strength produced. From this study it can be concluded that menthol can be used as a temporary consolidant material for the fragile heritage findings.
Kajian Penataan Tanaman Kawasan Borobudur
Authors: Setiawan Hari , Kasatriyanto Bambang
Published: January 2020

Relief cerita pada Candi Borobudur dan Candi Mendut merupakan gambaran lingkungan Jawa Kuna abad VIII – X M. Komponen lingkungan yang digambarkan pada panil relief dan menarik untuk di kaji, salahsatunya adalah penggambaran tanaman pada relief. Tanaman merupakan salah satu elemen penting untuk menunjang kehidupan manusia pada masa lalu khususnya pada masa perkembangan Hindhu/ Buddha periode Jawa Tengah. Indentifikasi tanaman dapat dilakukan dengan pengamatan langsung. Setelah tanaman dapat diidentifikasi jenisnya maka konteks pengambaran tanaman berperan penting dalam menentukan kondisi lingkungan dimana tanaman tersebut tumbuh. Apabila di tarik pada masa kini, maka indentifikasi tanaman dan klasifikasi konteks penggambaran tanaman dapat bermanfaat dalam pelestarian lansekap budaya Kawasan Strategis Nasional Borobudur.
Stochastic Model Explains the Role of Excitation and Inhibition in Binaural Sound Localization in Mammals
Authors: DRAPAL M. , MARSALEK P.
Published: January 2020

Interaural time differences (ITDs), the differences of arrival time of the sound at the two ears, provide a major cue for low-frequency sound localization in the horizontal plane. The first nucleus involved in the computation of ITDs is the medial superior olive (MSO). We have modeled the neural circuit of the MSO using a stochastic description of spike timing. The inputs to the circuit are stochastic spike trains with a spike timing distribution described by a given probability density function (beta density). The outputs of the circuit reproduce the empirical firing rates found in experiment in response to the varying ITD. The outputs of the computational model are calculated numerically and these numerical simulations are also supported by analytical calculations. We formulate a simple hypothesis concerning how sound localization works in mammals. According to this hypothesis, there is no array of delay lines as in the Jeffress’ model, but the inhibitory input is shifted in time as a whole. This is consistent with experimental observations in mammals.
Short-Term Regulation of Adiponectin Secretion in Rat Adipocytes
Authors: SZKUDELSKI T. , NOGOWSKI L. , SZKUDELSKA K.
Published: January 2020

Adiponectin belongs to the group of biologically active substances secreted by adipocytes and referred to as adipokines. Disturbances in its secretion and/or action are thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of some metabolic diseases. However, regulation of adiponectin secretion is poorly elucidated. In the present study, short-term regulation of adiponectin secretion in primary rat adipocytes was investigated. Isolated rat adipocytes were incubated in Krebs-Ringer buffer containing 5 mM glucose and insulin alone or in the combination with epinephrine, dibutyryl-cAMP, adenosine A1 receptor antagonist (DPCPX), palmitate, 2-bromopalmitate or inhibitor of mitochondrial electron transport (rotenone). Adipocyte exposure for 2 h to insulin (1-100 nM) significantly increased secretion of adiponectin compared with secretion observed without insulin. Furthermore, secretion of adiponectin from adipocytes incubated with glucose and insulin was reduced by 1 and 2 μM epinephrine, but not by 0.25 and 0.5 μM epinephrine. Under similar conditions, 1 and 2 mM dibutyryl-cAMP substantially diminished secretion of adiponectin, whereas 0.5 mM dibutyryl-cAMP was ineffective. Secretion of adiponectin was found to be effectively decreased by DPCPX. Moreover, adipocyte exposure to rotenone also resulted in a substantial diminution of secretory response of adipocytes incubated for 2 h with glucose and insulin. It was also demonstrated that palmitate and 2-bromopalmitate (0.06-0.5 mM) failed to affect secretion of leptin. The obtained results indicated that in short-term regulation of adiponectin secretion, insulin and epinephrine exert the opposite effects. These effects appeared as early as after 2 h of exposure. Moreover, deprivation of energy or blockade of adenosine action substantially decreased secretion of adiponectin.
Plasma Hepcidin Correlates Positively With Interleukin-6 in Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Endarterectomy
Authors: MARUNA P. , VOKURKA M. , LINDNER J.
Published: January 2020

Hepcidin, a recently discovered antimicrobial peptide synthesized in the liver, was identified to be the key mediator of iron metabolism and distribution. Despite our knowledge of hepcidin increased in recent years, there are only limited data on hepcidin regulation during systemic inflammatory response in human subjects. In a prospective study, the time course of plasma hepcidin was analyzed in relations to six inflammatory parameters – plasma cytokines and acute-phase proteins in patients undergoing uncomplicated pulmonary endarterectomy. Twenty-four patients (males, aged 52.6±10.2 years, treated with pulmonary endarterectomy in a deep hypothermic circulatory arrest) were enrolled into study. Hepcidin, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-α, C-reactive protein, α1-antitrypsin and ceruloplasmin arterial concentrations were measured before surgery and repeatedly within 120 h post-operatively. Hemodynamic parameters, hematocrit and markers of iron metabolism were followed up. In a postoperative period, hepcidin increased from preoperative level 8.9 ng/ml (6.2-10.7) (median and interquartile range) to maximum 16.4 ng/ml (14.1-18.7) measured 72 h after the end of surgery. Maximum post-operative concentrations of hepcidin correlated positively with maximum IL-6 levels. Both hepcidin and IL-6 maximum concentrations correlated positively with extracorporeal circulation time. In conclusions, the study demonstrated that plasma hepcidin is a positive acute-phase reactant in relation to an uncomplicated large cardiac surgery. Hepcidin increase was related to IL-6 concentrations and to the duration of surgical procedure. Our clinical findings are in conformity with recent experimental studies defining hepcidin as a type II acute-phase protein.
N-acetylcysteine Treatment Prevents the Up-Regulation of MnSOD in Chronically Hypoxic Rat Hearts
Authors: BALKOVÁ P. , HLAVÁČKOVÁ M. , MILEROVÁ M. , NECKÁŘ J. , KOLÁŘ F. , NOVÁK F. , NOVÁKOVÁ O.
Published: January 2020

Chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) is associated with increased production of reactive oxygen species that contributes to the adaptive mechanism underlying the improved myocardial ischemic tolerance. The aim was to find out whether the antioxidative enzyme manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) can play a role in CIH-induced cardioprotection. Adult male Wistar rats were exposed to intermittent hypobaric hypoxia (7000 m, 8 h/day, 25 exposures) (n=14) or kept at normoxia (n=14). Half of the animals from each group received N-acetylcysteine (NAC, 100 mg/kg) daily before the hypoxic exposure. The activity and expression of MnSOD were increased by 66 % and 23 %, respectively, in the mitochondrial fraction of CIH hearts as compared with the normoxic group; these effects were suppressed by NAC treatment. The negative correlation between MnSOD activity and myocardial infarct size suggests that MnSOD can contribute to the improved ischemic tolerance of CIH hearts.
Tissue Concentrations of Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Are Affected by Peritonitis-Induced Sepsis and Hemofiltration in Pigs
Authors: KUNCOVÁ J. , CHVOJKA J. , SÝKORA R. , ŠVÍGLEROVÁ J. , ŠTENGL M. , NALOS L. , KROUŽECKÝ A. , MATĚJOVIČ M.
Published: January 2020

Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is a neuropeptide released from the autonomic nerves exerting multiple antiinflammatory effects. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of severe sepsis and hemofiltration in two settings on plasma and tissue concentrations of VIP in a porcine model of sepsis. Thirty-two pigs were divided into 5 groups: 1) control group; 2) control group with conventional hemofiltration; 3) septic group; 4) septic group with conventional hemofiltration; 5) septic group with high-volume hemofiltration. Sepsis induced by faecal peritonitis continued for 22 hours. Hemofiltration was applied for the last 10 hours. Hemodynamic, inflammatory and oxidative stress parameters (heart rate, mean arterial pressure, cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance, plasma concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, thiobarbituric acid reactive species, nitrate + nitrite, asymmetric dimethylarginine) and the systemic VIP concentrations were measured before faeces inoculation and at 12 and 22 hours of peritonitis. VIP tissue levels were determined in the left ventricle, mesenteric and coronary arteries. Sepsis induced significant increases in VIP concentrations in the plasma and mesenteric artery, but it decreased peptide levels in the coronary artery. Hemofiltration in both settings reduced concentrations of VIP in the mesenteric artery. In severe sepsis, VIP seems to be rapidly depleted from the coronary artery and, on the other hand, upregulated in the mesenteric artery. Hemofiltration in both settings has a tendency to drain away these upregulated tissue stores which could result in the limited secretory capacity of the peptide.
Multikulturalisme di Indonesia Menurut Al-Qur’an
Authors: Yasin Nur
Published: January 2020

Abstract: Multiculturalism is a form of cultural diversity in Indonesia. This variety has been established for a long time before the existence of the Indonesian state, still in the form of an archipelago. The diversity turns out to be fertile until now, because it is based on the spirit of the Qur'an. It's just that this symbol still needs to be fought continuously because there are always problems and imperfect shapes. So that at one time really manifested the Qur'anic multiculturalism. Keywords: Multiculturalism, Culture, and Indonesian
Without the Power to Drink or Contract
Authors: Swain Warren
Published: January 2020

Intoxication as a ground to set aside a contract is not something that has proved to be easy for the law to regulate. This is perhaps not very surprising. Intoxication is a temporary condition of varying degrees of magnitude. Its presence does however raise questions of contractual autonomy and individual responsibility. Alcohol consumption is a common social activity and perceptions of intoxication and especially alcoholism have changed over time. Roman law is surprisingly quiet on the subject. In modern times the rules about intoxicated contracting in Scottish and English law is very similar. Rather more interestingly the law in these two jurisdictions has reached the current position in slightly different ways. This history can be traced through English Equity, the works of the Scottish Institutional writers, the rise of the Will Theory, and all leavened with a dose of judicial pragmatism.