bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In-situ Characterization by Eddy Current Testing of Graded Microstructural Evolution in the Core and Peripheral Zone during Material Conversion during Case Hardening*
Authors: Fricke L. V. , Skalecki M. G. , Barton S. , Klümper-Westkamp H. , Zoch H.-W. , Zaremba D.
Published: December 2019

In industrial case hardening, the temporal and local non-destructive characterization of occurring microstructural constituents creates new possibilities for automating manufacturing processes showing a high level of process reliability. Furthermore, component properties within the scope of quality assurance and product liability can be fully documented. By analyzing the higher harmonics of eddy current testing, the structure-specific magnetic properties can be used to differentiate between the microstructural constituents formed. The eddy current sensor can be integrated into the cooling path. This enables in-situ test signal recording in order to continuously monitor the graded microstructure formation in the peripheral zone as well as deeper in the component for quality assurance. An increasing carbon content leads, among other things, to a higher proportion of residual austenite. This results in a lower test signal amplitude, which, for example, can be correlated with the hardening depth. The results of this testing method, used for the first time for graded components, are presented here.
Manganese Alloyed Q & T Steel with high Hardenability for Forging Parts with large Diameters
Authors: Gramlich A. , Stieben A. , Menzel M. , Pape F. , Lüneburg B. , Bleck W.
Published: December 2019

A new quenching and tempering steel is presented and compared with reference alloys 42CrMo4 and AISI 4140. Through the substitution of chromium (− 0.7 wt.-%) by manganese (+ 1.3 wt.-%) high hardness could be guaranteed by reduced alloying costs. Hardness gradients are shown in the Jominy-test for the reference alloys, while the new alloy shows nearly a constant hardness of 600 HV10. The inductive hardenability was tested using a dilatometer. The new alloy shows a hardness of 780 HV which is 60 HV10 higher than the reference alloys. The critical cooling rate was reduced from 19 K/s for the reference alloys to 9 K/s for the new alloy.
Influence of the Parameters of Induction Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of 50CrMo4*
Authors: Jászfi V. , Prevedel P. , Eggbauer A. , Godai Y. , Raninger P. , Mevec D. , Panzenböck M. , Ebner R.
Published: December 2019

Induction heat treatment facilities have a wide application range for heat treatment of cylindrically shaped materials in the steel processing industry due to their reduced process-time and high throughput. The adjustment of the heat treatment process usually aims at reaching a desired hardness. However, the question arises whether the full potential of the applied material is actually exploited. Therefore, this work systematically investigates the influence of the primary microstructure, austenitisation and tempering conditions to the resulting notch impact energy and flow behaviour of a 50CrMo4 quenched and tempered steel, with normalised and soft-annealed prior microstructures. The heat treatments, performed with a laboratory induction heat treatment facility, show that low austenitising temperatures lead to a distinct yield point with reduced strain hardening, while increasing the tempering heating rate results in the precipitation of smaller carbides and a significant increase in tensile strength. Austenitising needs to be adjusted to the primary microstructure to reach an optimum solution state to exploit the hardness and notch impact energy potential.
Dynamic mechanical behavior of magnesium alloys: a review
Authors: Malik Abdul , Wang Yangwei , Huanwu Cheng , Nazeer Faisal , Khan Muhammad Abubaker
Published: December 2019

Light-weight magnesium alloys have great potential to be used in various fields due to their excellent combination of physical and mechanical properties. In crystals, hexagonal metals are distinct from cubic metals because they have a smaller number of slip systems and twinning activity. Sudden impact under a high strain rate causes complex deformation in magnesium alloys and limits their widespread use in defense and industrial applications. Complex deformation is also attributed to the initial processing history of the magnesium alloys. To systematically explain this complex dynamic behavior, this review focuses on the microstructural evolution of Mg alloys that were subjected to high strain rate compression. Moreover, unresolved problems and future targets are discussed in the “conclusion” section to more effectively understand the complex deformation behavior of Mg alloys described in this paper.
Long-term natural flow regime (spells) analysis for water treatment discharges
Authors: Makarynskyy О. , Makarynska D.
Published: December 2019

Conducting mineral extraction activities usually requires obtaining a set of permits for each of the activities planned to be undertaken. This directly concerns water management and discharges associated with any mineral extraction operations. In response to the growing demand for energy resources worldwide, the industry demand for permits relating to the extraction of coal seam (and shale) gas also increased dramatically. This was in turn accompanied by the growing community concerns in regard to fracking and wastewater management practices.

To address these concerns, the state governments in Australia developed a strict framework and guidelines for the permit application process and provided terms of reference for the environmental impact assessments, where required. In accord with the guidelines, a liquefied natural gas mining operator was conducting a research to assess several facets of water releases from Reedy Creek Water Treatment Facility to Yuleba Creek in Queensland. The scope for the research was developed in line with such guidelines and included estimating the downstream extents of flows from several Water Treatment Facility discharge volumes over a period of planned discharges. More specifically, the purpose of the study presented in this paper was to assess flows in Yuleba Creek before and after the proposed releases of treated water from the Reedy Creek Water Treatment Facility, and how the planned change to flow parameters would satisfy the regulatory guidelines. The assessment was based on 41 years of data collected at the Forestry Station gauge.

An analysis of the obtained results suggested that the historical maximum was 25,825 ML/d. An analysis of the median flows suggested that the years 1983, 1999, and 2010-2012 had the highest medians of around 15 ML/d, 10 ML/d, and from 9 ML/d to 12 ML/d respectively. The median flow values would exceed from 0.09 ML/d to 0.69 ML/d flows during the months of February and March only. The lowest 90th percentile flows were obtained for the months from April through to October. The highest flow estimates would be in the months from November through to March. An analysis of the flow duration curves suggested that the annually averaged flow of 0.08 ML/d in the Yuleba Creek would be present for around 48% of the time. Flows predictabilities were calculated; for the baseline flow records, the value of predictability was 0.50, and the constancy/predictability ratio was 0.89. The rates of streamflow rise and fall were estimated and analysed. The results suggested that the rate of streamflow rise varied within a range from 0.0 up to 320.0 ML/d per day. The rates of streamflow fall was up to 15.0 ML/d per day.
Upwellings and water circulation of the north-western shelf of the Black Sea in the summer of 2017
Authors: Popov Yu. I. , Matveev A. V.
Published: December 2019

On the basis of satellite and field atmospheric and marine observations, the water circulation processes of the north-western shelf (the NWS) of the Black Sea in the summer of 2017 were studied. The study indicated high stability of summer offshore winds of northern and north-northwest directions and 12 cases of coastal upwelling. Three cases of upwelling were instrumentally detected on the across-the-shore oceanographic sections during seasonal field works performed by the oceanographic unit of the branch “Odesa Area of State Hydrographic Service” of the state institution "State Hydrographic Service of Ukraine (SHSU)". The increase of coastal water density led to an abnormally active transfer along the coast of the Danube-Dniester interfluve area to the northernmost parts of the NWS. In 2017 a visual manifestation of anticyclonic character of summer circulation of the NWS's water could be observed. The obtained data confirm the previous conclusions on frequent cases of change in summer periods of traditional cyclonic water circulation to the anticyclonic one.

The abnormal development of the summer circulation regime allowed us to record for the first time the transfer of coccolithophores phytoplankton from the open sea to the northern regions of the NWS and to reveal its intraseasonal spatial transformation and development process duration.

In the seaward part of the Gulf of Odessa a frequently repeated vortex formation of cyclonic vorticity with spatial dimensions of up to 7-8 miles and orbital velocities, according to the presented data, of 0.12–0.18 m.c-1, and according to the latest field work, of over 0.30 m.c-1, was found.

When analyzing the considered situations associated with transfer and vorticity of sea water a significant role was played by high-resolution visual images obtained from Sentinel-2 and Landsat-8 satellites having a spatial resolution of 10 and 30 meters respectively, as well as by similar satellites of earlier modifications.
A CIDE COMBUSTÍVEL COMO INSTRUMENTO EXTRAFISCAL TRIBUTÁRIO EM DEFESA DO DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL DAS PRESENTES E FUTURAS GERAÇÕES
Authors: Ferreira Celso Antônio Pires , Da Silva Thiago Perez Rodrigues , Prudente Antônio Souza , De Lima Sibéria Sales Queiroz
Published: December 2019

Aborda sobre o meio ambiente com base no direito ambiental, correlacionando este com a vida em sociedade e a necessidade dos cuidados para a preservação das presentes e futuras gerações. Aponta o Direito Tributário Ambiental como mecanismo para a proteção do direito ao meio ambiente equilibrado, indicando seus fundamentos e consequências. Discorre sobre o conceito de tributo e suas espécies, destacando as Contribuições. Explica sobre uma das formas de Contribuição, qual seja, a Contribuição de Intervenção no Domínio Econômico – CIDE, indicando seus requisitos, destacando a CIDE Combustível, demonstrando seus requisitos constitucionais, especialmente quanto à destinação de parcela de seu produto para projetos ambientais ligados à indústria de petróleo e gás, bem como demonstra os requisitos da Lei nº 10.336/2001, sustentando sua relevância como instrumento na preservação do meio ambiente. Aponta que, embora as expressivas quantias arrecadadas pelo tributo, sua destinação não vem sendo respeitada, especialmente quanto ao meio ambiente, sendo tal fato, inclusive, objeto de ações administrativas e judiciais.
Définition et mesure de l’obstruction à la défécation
Authors: Siproudhis L.
Published: December 2019

Le syndrome d’obstruction défécatoire est une situation peu satisfaisante à la fois pour les malades qui s’en plaignent et les médecins consultés. Les premiers ont des réticences à évoquer des symptômes jugés dégradants. Les seconds ont des difficultés de prise en charge liées à des stratégies peu différenciées (constipation). Cependant, une évaluation symptomatique précise (consistance des selles), un examen dynamique anorectal (anisme, rectocèle) et un test d’expulsion au ballonnet permettent de planifier la prise en charge dans les situations les plus habituelles.
Atlas des anomalies anatomiques de la dyschésie
Authors: Delestre M. , David A. , Frampas E.
Published: December 2019

L’obstruction à la défécation, qu’elle soit d’origine fonctionnelle ou mécanique, ou du fait de l’association de ces deux mécanismes, nécessite désormais un bilan d’imagerie dynamique afin d’en caractériser l’étiologie et le retentissement anatomique, dans le but d’orienter la prise en charge. Cet article a pour but de faire l’inventaire des différentes entités anatomiques rencontrées en imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM). Différents repères anatomiques sont importants, comme la ligne pubococcygienne joignant le pubis à la dernière articulation coccygienne et permettant de définir la descente périnéale, ou bien l’axe du canal anal dans le diagnostic des rectocèles. Dans certaines situations, comme dans le cas du prolapsus rectal extériorisé, l’usage de l’IRM n’est pas utile au diagnostic, mais plus dans le but de démasquer d’autres entités associées, par exemple une élytrocèle. C’est pour ces raisons que l’IRM pelvienne dynamique (déféco-IRM) est aujourd’hui de pratique courante dans le bilan des troubles de la statique pelvienne et joue un rôle dans le choix de la prise en charge.
Chirurgie de la dyschésie, quelles approches pour quels résultats ?
Authors: Meurette G. , Drissi F. , Duchalais E.
Published: December 2019

La dyschésie correspond à une obstruction à la défécation. Si la cause n’est pas clairement identifiée, cette situation est souvent associée à des anomalies anatomiques qui peuvent être corrigées par une intervention chirurgicale. Deux approches sont possibles : la voie abdominale et la voie transanale. Chacune a montré qu’elle était susceptible d’améliorer les symptômes de dyschésie. Il n’existe pas de facteur prédictif de succès de la chirurgie. Une prise en charge globale incluant les traitements conservateurs rééducatifs et diététiques offre les meilleures chances de succès. Actuellement, une approche opératoire personnalisée fondée sur les antécédents du patient et les lésions anatomiques est la plus appropriée.
Football 'Made in Israel'
Authors: Ben Porat Amir
Published: December 2019

This article reviews the history of Israeli football from 1948 to the present and argues that Israeli football is ‘made in Israel’ according to the particular historical opportunities that determine the ‘relative autonomy’ of the game in a given period. The first part deals with a period (the 1950s) in which football was subject to politics, the dominant force in Israeli society at the time. During that period, Israeli football was organized by three sports federations, each affiliated with a different political camp. The second part deals with the period from 1990 to the present, in which football clubs were privatized and players became commodities. The contrast between these two periods highlights how the political-economic milieu set effective limits on the structure and practice of Israeli football.
Analysis of the Use of Photovoltaic Solar Energy as a Source of Alternative Energy in Manaus City
Authors: Raquel Dinelli Pequeno Maíra , De Matos Marques Renata Sabrina , Dos Santos Santarém Sara , Barbosa de Alencar David , Silva Parente Ricardo
Published: December 2019

The need for other sources of renewable energy is present, due to sustainable growth and aiming at the dull use of fossil fuels, which is a non-renewable energy responsible for the greenhouse effect and, in its end, can generate conflicts between countries, due to its dependence. . Brazil has an advantage, in front of other countries that already use this energy source frequently, because it is the country with the highest rate of solar radiation, is not enjoyed in abundance, because it is not so accessible due to poor incentives and lack of technology knowledge. As a clean and sustainable alternative photovoltaic solar energy becomes attractive. Based on these data, this work conducts an analysis of the photovoltaic solar grid system on grid (grid) system, to take as an alternative energy.
Causes and Manifestations of the Perceived Behavioral Issues of Adolescents A Case Study of Learners in Secondary Schools Islamabad
Authors: Haider Syed Imran , Waqar Azhar , Mehmood Samreen
Published: December 2019

The study aims to comprehend the adolescents’ behavioral issues and their impact on their physical and emotional life. The theory of socialized anxiety and adolescents has been applied to this study which conceptually analyzes the anxiety and behavioral issues of the students. The qualitative and quantitative approach was utilized in the study and adolescent students wee the targeted sample. However, for qualitative study, the teachers and parents of the adolescents were also selected for focus group discussions. The study finds that the mood of adolescents frequently changes even in the school environment. It was also found that adolescents do not share their emotions and problems with their parents, though they prefer their teachers and friends. The study recommends that the gap between the parents and the adolescents must be reduced so that the adolescents could perform more effectively and efficiently in the school environment and their social life.
Anticipated Tuberculosis Stigmatized Identities and Deviant Workplace Behavior: A Moderated Mediated Model in Pakistan
Authors: Khan Adeeba , Naqvi Syed Muhammad Mehdi Raza
Published: December 2019

In a competitive world there is a need of countries to maintain the productivity of firms. In the last few decades organizations highlighted the issue that most of the employees engage in negative workplace behavior. The current study highlights the serious causes of deviance behavior of employees. Employees diagnosed with Tuberculosis become stigmatized; they exhibit negative behaviors instead of citizenship behavior. In this study consider centrality of tuberculosis stigma as a moderating and selfesteem as a mediating variable. Data has been collected from tuberculosis stigmatized employees working in public and private tuberculosis hospitals across Pakistan.
Economies of Scale and Efficiency of Mutual Funds in Pakistan
Authors: Asghar Muhammad Jam e Kausar Ali , Khan Abdul Zahid , Khan Hafiz Ghufran Ali
Published: December 2019

Mutual funds have a significant role as an institutional investor to allocate funds in an efficient way. Therefore, this study examines efficiency of mutual funds due to their substantial role in the growth of economy. Technical Efficiency (TE), Pure Technical Efficiency (PTE), and Scale Efficiency (SE) of mutual funds are examined over the period of 2011 to 2016 by following Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The results showed a TE of 70.6%, PTE of 73%, and SE of 96.3% in mutual funds of Pakistan. A significant boost has been noticed in the efficiency of the initial year but it decreased afterward. Decreasing return to scale is found 52.40% whereas, increasing return to scale are found 17.41%. There were only 30.19% mutual funds which are working on right scale. It suggests that regulators need to closely monitor mutual funds since unplanned growth in size of mutual funds will damage the overall efficiency since the decreasing return to scale are
Education Policies, Discourse of Ideology and the Construction of National Identity in Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Qurban Shafiq , Amin Husnul
Published: December 2019

National Governments have controlled education policy to construct national identity according to the agenda of the government of the time. Education policy promotes discourse of ideology to construct national identity. Islam has always influenced formulation of education policies in Pakistan. This article explores the impact of change in governments upon discourse of ideology in education policies in the construction of national identity. It is based on primary data collected from education policies of 1947, 1959, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1992, 1998 and 2009. Discourse analysis reveals the fact that governments in Pakistan have used divergent discourses of Islamic ideology. The discontinuity in discourse of Islamic ideology has obstructed nation-building resulting in identity crisis. This research suggests that governments should follow identical discourse of ideology in education policies for nation-building with exigencies of time rather than using divergent policies.
The Portrayal of Pak-US Relations in Print Media: An Analysis of War on Terror and Militancy in Pakistan during the Republican and the Democratic Regimes.
Authors: Iftikhar Aatif , Shafiq Zubair
Published: December 2019

This study has examined how the leading Pakistani and American newspapers portrayed the war on terror and militancy in Pakistan during Republican (George W. Bush) and Democratic (Barack Obama) regimes. All the editorials were analyzed which were published on the subjects during the timeline of sixteen years (January 2001 - January 2017). The results show that both the newspapers are independent, balanced and suggestive. Overall coverage of editorials remained higher (59%) in the democratic regime as compared to that of the republican regime (41%). On the issue of Pakistan's support in the war against terrorism, both the newspapers gave mixed framing. Dawn gave Pakistan more favorable portrayal. NYT remained more unfavorable towards Pakistan, especially during democratic regime. The study reveals that Pak-US relations remained more hostile during Obama regime. However the overall foreign policy remains similar in America irrespective of its administration.
A Regional Study on Spillover Perspective: Analyzing the Underlying Mechanism of Emotional Exhaustion between Family Incivility, Thriving and Workplace Aggression
Authors: Hassan Sidrah Al , Fatima Tasneem , Saeed Imran
Published: December 2019

This study intends to scrutinize the underlying mechanism of employee exhaustion in the relationship between family incivility, and outcomes of thriving and workplace aggression with the spillover theory serving as the overarching explanation. The data was collected through distribution of 300 self-reported questionnaires administered in a single wave. The final sample turned out to be 246 workers of service sector organizations operating in Rawalpindi and Islamabad region. The data analysis revealed acceptable model fit indices for CFA conducted for full measurement model. Subsequently, SEM was used for testing different structural paths. The statistical findings of the study confirm that emotional exhaustion serves as underlying mechanisms, which validate the assumptions of spillover theory that the exposure to family incivility spills over to the worklife domain and emotional exhaustion is experienced followed by reduction in thriving capability and development of aggressive behavior at workplace at the same time.
Harnessing the New Modes of Learning: Teachers’ Perceptions and Classroom Assessment Practices for Students’ Over-all Development at Under Graduate Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Seema Shahzadi , Reba Amjad , Faizi Waqar Un Nisa
Published: December 2019

Currently, for improving students' learning, the focus is made solely on teaching strategies whereas assessment is practiced just for auditing and overlooks the improvement in students' learning. To this effect, a qualitative approach is executed to showcase teachers' perceptions regarding the use of classroom assessment practices for students' overall development. The sample of the study comprises 20 teachers, randomly selected, from five public sector universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Relevant data were collected through semi-structured interview schedules while analyzed by adopting thematic approach. Cultural sensitivity was ensured during data collection process. The results revealed that teachers strongly asserted the use of classroom assessment practices for students' overall development. Teachers' emphasized that there is a need to equip the students with life-essential skills as the more students participate in classroom assessment practices, the more they will be able to develop skills and perform effectively in a real-life situation.
Passivization in Pashto and English: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Ali Akbar , Anees Muhammad , Khan Bilal
Published: December 2019

The present research work intends to analyze and compare the sentence structures in English and Pashto Language. The researcher has focused mainly on the passivization process in this regard. The primary reason for the research is to highlight the similarities and differences between the passivization processes in both languages. Moreover, the researcher has delimited the study to tenses used in both the languages. The study follows qualitative method of research where the researcher has collected the data for the English passivization from the various grammar books while for the collection of data in the form of Pashto passive structures, the researcher has used test as research tools. The researcher has compared the passivization process in each tense between English and Pashto in the data analysis chapter. The study highlighted some similarities but many differences in the passivization process in English and Pashto languages.
Antecedents and Consequences of Employee's Greed: An Empirical Examination (Evidence from Pakistan)
Authors: Hayat Qlander , Naqvi Sayyed Muhammad Mehdi Raza
Published: December 2019

The study aimed to analyze empirically the relationships among job strain, employee greed, and workplace deviance. The data is collected from 645 bank employees and analyzed by using structural equation modeling. The analysis reveals a significant impact of job strain on greed and workplace deviance. Moreover, in the relationship between job strain and workplace deviance, employee greed is a significant mediator. The study bridges the gap in the literature of greed theory by incorporating the mechanism of employee greed in job strain and workplace deviance. In the practical milieu, the study explains greed phenomenon in a novel cultural context, suggesting human resource managers to better understand employee psychology.
The Impact of Teachers' Personality on Students' Academic Achievement in Pakistan.
Authors: Noreen Shaista , Ali Akhtar , Munawar Uzma
Published: December 2019

Teachers personality plays a significant role in accomplishing students educational achievement. Teaching and learning have a major part in creating a friendly and encouraging learning environment for students. In this context, the current research was conducted to explore the influence of tutors character on pupils learning and accomplishment. It was a descriptive correlative research approach. The sample comprised of 1,152 teachers and 2,304 students of 10th grade of public and private secondary schools who were chosen through a cluster sampling technique. The respondents were taken from 12 districts of Punjab, Pakistan. Two questionnaires; one for teachers and one for students were used to collect data. Teachers questionnaires were based on an adapted personality measure scale of John and Srivastavas Big Five Inventory (1999). The statistical analysis displayed no significant rapport among teachers personality and pupils academic success. The regression analysis and correlation coefficient showed that the dimension of agreeableness, extroversion, neuroticism, and conscientiousness has no correlation with students performance. However, openness has a significant correlation between students performance.
The Emergent Bioethics of Human Cloning Debate in Global Context
Authors: Kiyani Shazia , Hashmi Sohaib Ahmed
Published: December 2019

This paper begins with the idea of technology generally and its influence over the global world in family and reproduction sectors particularly. The ARTs have taken over the lead in this sector but human cloning is not a phenomenon endorsed and greeted by everyone around the globe. This paper examines and analyses the arguments of the proponents and opponents on the subject of human cloning from the moral and ethical perspectives. Such concerns over the idea of human cloning evolve around all the stakeholders and do not spare anyone from observation of certain code of conduct proposed by the moral and ethical values. The proponents argue that it is the need of the hour to welcome such an innovative technique and rejection of this technique would be totally unjustified and contrary to the norms of human rights and notions of the freedom of choice in reproduction and healthcare sectors.
Impact of Economic Value Added Dynamics on Stock Prices Fact or Fallacy: New Evidence from Nested Panel Analysis
Authors: Pasha Malik Adil , Ramzan Muhammad , Asif Muhammad
Published: December 2019

Present scholarship targets to examine the robustness of EVA in Pakistan and information content while controlling prior research ignored firm-specific factors towards excess stock returns. The design of this research used panel data analysis whereby relevant, incremental information content and event analysis of EVA and conventional accounting performance measure via share prices is done by employing nested panel data analysis for 70 non-financial PSX listed companies from 13 industries for a study period of 2006-2015. Against prior research, EVA doesn’t add to the incremental information content of the model. Moreover asymmetric results were revealed using nested and separate regression analysis. This study is aimed to benefit stakeholders in the context of prudent investment choice. This study identifies ROA as the most important financial performance metric for local investor’s decision making. However firm-specific characteristics like financial leverage, liquidity, and firm size also play a pivotal role.
Investigating the Relationship between Identity-Based Leadership and Employee Engagement with Employee Core Self-Evaluation
Authors: Baloch Tahreem , Sabra Muhammadi , Zia-ur- Rehman Muhammad
Published: December 2019

Based on social identity approach, present research intends to investigate the impact of identity-based leadership on employee engagement, through the mediating role of employee core-self evaluations. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was employed to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the measurement model. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test the hypothesized model. The proposed model was supported empirically by data collected from 327 employees who work in the telecom sector of Pakistan. The result indicated that employees Core selfevaluations act as a mediator between four dimensions of identity leadership and employee engagement. Identity-based leadership also showed a direct positive relationship with employee engagement.
Effects of Corporate Governance on Capital Structure and Financial Performance: Empirical Evidence from Listed Cement Corporations in Pakistan
Authors: Ullah Mahboob , Afgan Nouman , Afridi Sajjad Ahmad
Published: December 2019

The key aim of current research is to investigate the influence of CG on financial performance (FP) and capital structure (CS) of cement companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). To accomplish this purpose, twenty cement firms listed on the PSX was deployed from 2005 to 2014. Auto-correlation and heteroscedasticity were tested and Regression analyses were used to test the hypotheses. SPSS 21 is conducted to perform the analyses.CG is analyzed via board size, board independence, and institutional ownership while, return on assets and return on equity are employed to analyze FP, whereas CS is calculated via debt to equity. The outcomes document that CG positively affects FP, however, negatively impact CS. This research not only contributes to examining the impact and association between CG, FP, and CS but also prove the outcomes of previous studies that have presented a significant influence and association between CG, FP, and CS.
Tobacco Farming and Its Social Impacts on Farmers in the Rural Mardan, Pakistan
Authors: Rahman Khalil ur , Haider Syed Imran , Ali Abid
Published: December 2019

Despite the growing concern regarding the hazardous effects of tobacco by the international community, tobacco farming still prevails worldwide. This study was planned to explore how the rural farmers perceive the significance of tobacco farming in term of its social impacts on the farming community in district Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Tobacco farming was taken as independent variables and its social impacts on the farmers were selected as the outcome variable. The social impact variable was operationalized with sub-variables as income, social status, expanding kin relationships, labor opportunity, and linkages with people of different social background. Data were collected from 144 tobacco growers through structured questionnaire and analyzed through correlation and regression models. The study concluded that tobacco farming brings about positive impacts on the social status of the farming community by increasing their income, elevates their social status, expands kin relationships, and provides labor opportunity to the farmers.
Tratamiento farmacológico de las alteraciones de conducta en el Síndrome de Cornelia de Lange, a propósito de un caso
Authors: Fernández-Natal Cora , Carballo Juan J.
Published: December 2019

El síndrome de Cornelia de Lange (SCL) es un trastorno genético caracterizado por presentar distintos trastornos somáticos y retraso del desarrollo psicomotor con problemas conductuales. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 8 años que acude a la consulta por alteraciones de conducta. Destaca retraso cognitivo y motor importante: no emite lenguaje. Muy rígido ante cambios y nuevos entornos. Muestra alteraciones conductuales en esas circunstancias: heteroagresividad contra objetos y autolesiones. Ensayamos con risperidona en base a la similitud de esta clínica con la del trastorno del espectro autista. Muestra mejoría significativa, disminuyendo hasta 3 puntos en la Escala de Impresión Clínica Global. Las pruebas científicas acerca del tratamiento de esta clínica provienen en su mayor parte de estudios de caso único. Aunque el tratamiento con risperidona podría ser eficaz y bien tolerado, se requieren más estudios que permitan avanzar en el conocimiento del tratamiento farmacológico de las alteraciones conductuales en SCL.
GÜNEŞ ENERJİSİ İLE ELEKTRİK ÜRETEN İŞLETMELERİN MUHASEBE UYGULAMALARININ TDHP VE TMS/TFRS ÇERÇEVESİNDE KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: ÖZDOĞAN F. Sema , BİTLİSLİ Ferhat
Published: December 2019

Bu çalışma ile güneş enerjisi ile elektrik üreten işletmelerin muhasebe uygulamalarının, tek düzen hesap planı ve muhasebe standartları çerçevesinde karşılaştırılması yapılmış, dikkat edilmesi gereken hususların açıklanması amaçlanmıştır. Yenilenebilir enerji sektöründeki tesislerin muhasebe uygulayıcılarının hangi noktalarda hassas olmaları gerektiği ve nedenleri açıklanmış, muhasebe standartları ve vergi mevzuatı farklılıkları belirtilmiştir. Araştırma-geliştirme harcamaları, lisans bedelleri, kiralanmış taşınmazın değer artırıcı harcamaları (özel maliyet bedelleri), borçlanma maliyetleri, ertelenmiş vergi ve hâsılat konuları ele alınmış, muhasebeleştirme aşamasında tespit edilen farklılıklar uygulamalar yardımıyla açıklanmıştır.
DAMPAK PEMBANGUNAN FLYOVER MANAHAN SOLO DITINJAU DARI AKSESIBILITAS PENGGUNA JALAN
Authors: Widya Prasongko Datta Sagala , Sari Suzanna Ratih
Published: December 2019

Abstract: The junction between the roads Jl. Adi Sucipto, Jl. MT Haryono, Jl. and Dr. Moewardi is one point of congestion that occurred in the city of Solo. The junction of these roads is the third in the area of education, sport, offices, commerce, and settlements, so that congestion can occur at any time. Solo City Government decided to build a flyover, which was given the name Flyover Manahan Solo, which connects the road to address the congestion problem that occurred. By using descriptive qualitative approach method, the author does observation and research on the impact posed Manahan Solo Flyover, in terms of how aksesibilitasnya against road users. Based on observation and the research that has been done, the results show that the road of third accessibility less well after compared with factors that affect accessibility, specifically time and distance.Keyword: Impact, Manahan Solo Flyover, Accessibility of Road UsersAbstrak: Persimpangan antara ruas Jl. Adi Sucipto, Jl. MT Haryono, dan Jl. Dr. Moewardi merupakan salah satu titik kemacetan yang terjadi di Kota Solo. Persimpangan ketiga ruas jalan tersebut berada di kawasan pendidikan, olah raga, perkantoran, perniagaan, dan permukiman, sehingga kemacetan bisa terjadi kapan pun. Pemerintah Kota Solo memutuskan untuk membangun sebuah jalan layang, yang diberi nama Flyover Manahan Solo, yang menghubungkan ketiga ruas jalan tersebut untuk mengatasi masalah kemacetan yang terjadi. Dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif, penulis melakukan observasi dan penelitian terhadap dampak yang ditimbulkan Flyover Manahan Solo, ditinjau dari bagaimana aksesibilitasnya terhadap pengguna jalan. Berdasarkan observasi dan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa aksesibilitas ketiga ruas jalan tersebut kurang baik setelah dikaitkan dengan faktor yang mempengaruhi aksesibilitas, yaitu waktu dan jarak tempuh.Kata Kunci: Dampak, Flyover Manahan Solo, Aksesibilitas Pengguna Jalan
ANALISIS BAHASA DALAM MANTRA PENGOBATAN SAKIT PERUT SUBSUKU DAYAK DESA KABUPATEN SINTANG
Authors: Sudarto Sudarto , Adpriyadi Adpriyadi
Published: December 2019

Abstract: study aim at describing the type of language style, word meaning, and Mantra reading environment found in the Mantra Treatment of Stomachache in the Dayak Desa society of Ensaid Panjang Village, Kelam Permai District, Sintang Regency. The method used in this study was descriptive in the form of qualitative research and the approach used was a semiotic structural approach. Data collection techniques used in this study were recording techniques, direct observation, and directional free interview techniques. The results showed that the style of language contained in the Mantra treatment of the the Dayak Desa society of Ensaid Panjang Village consisted of: (1) the style of language contained in the Mantra treatment of the Dayak Village of the Ensaid Panjang Village included: (a) the style of Aleteration repetition (b) the style of the chiasmus repetition. (2) the words contained in the mantra requests that the illness suffered by a person can be cured (3) the environment for the recitation of the mantra of treatment for the Dayak Desa of Ensaid Panjang Village does not have restrictions, in doing the treatment may be at any time, there must an incense and the other is not necessary.
Introduction to the Special Issue on “Family migration processes in a comparative perspective”
Authors: Aybek Can M. , Milewski Nadja
Published: December 2019

This paper provides an introduction to this Special Issue on “Family migration processes in a comparative perspective”. Following an introduction to the topic, we provide summaries of the papers in this Special Issue and discuss afterwards some overarching theoretical perspectives. This Special Issue contains papers that explore how family lives and intimate relationships are constituted and re-constituted under conditions of transnationality. The authors of the contributing papers, although they have followed very different theoretical and methodological paths, underscore the effect of conducting and facilitating family life and couple relationships during or after an international migration process. They show that the couples and multigenerational families in transnational contexts are constantly undergoing processes of constitution, negotiation, and reconstitution. We conclude that future research should shift from focusing solely on the individual to examining couples and families, and it should adopt dynamic, rather than static perspectives when studying family migration.
Building a new life and (re)making a family. Young Syrian refugee women in the Netherlands navigating between family and career
Authors: Ruis Ada
Published: December 2019

This article presents results of a qualitative analysis based on biographic narratives of three young, well-educated women from Syria. They arrived in the Netherlands between 2015 and 2017 in the context of family reunion. The central question is how young Syrian women navigate between two major projects that ask for their agency, being family and work. It is argued that both occupational career development and the building of a family are ‘agentic projects’ that aim to contribute to the establishment of a new life and to regain continuity. The analyses demonstrate that both projects are closely intertwined. Agency emerges as highly relational and intersecting with the women’s position in the life course, timing of life events, ability to adapt career goals to the new situation, and impact of social contexts on family relations.

Zusammenfassung

Dieser Artikel stellt die Ergebnisse einer qualitativen Studie vor, welche auf biographischen Erzählungen von drei jungen, gut gebildeten Frauen beruht, die aus Syrien geflüchtet sind. Sie sind im Rahmen der Familienzusammenführung zwischen 2015 und 2017 in die Niederlande gekommen. Das zentrale Anliegen des Artikels ist es zu untersuchen, wie diese jungen syrischen Frauen ihre ‘agency’ einsetzen, um den Anforderungen in zwei wichtigen Bereichen, ihren Familien und bezüglich ihren beruflichen Ambitionen, gerecht zu werden. Sowohl bei der Entwicklung von beruflichen Karriereperspektiven als auch bei der Etablierung eines Familienlebens handelt es sich um Projekte, die sich ‒ so das Argument, das sich aus der Untersuchung ergibt ‒ stark auf die ‘agency’ der Betroffenen beziehen und dazu dienen sollen, ein neues Leben aufzubauen und Kontinuität herzustellen. Die Analysen zeigen, dass diese beiden Projekte miteinander verwoben sind. ‘Agency’ entpuppt sich hier als ein hochgradig relationales Konzept, das eng verknüpft ist mit der jeweiligen Lebenssituation der Individuen, dem Zeitpunkt von wichtigen Lebensereignissen, der Fähigkeit Karriereziele an neue Situationen anzupassen und den Einflüssen des sozialen Umfelds auf die familiären Beziehungen.
Crafting or mass-producing decisions: Technology as professional or managerial imperative in public policy implementation
Authors: Busch Peter André
Published: December 2019

Policy implementation is characterized by professional public service workers who make decisions about clients using knowledge and skill-sets acquired through years of training and experience. Their unique position separates them from other workers, provides them with autonomy, and enables them to challenge managerial directives. Information and communications technology is used to tame this power. Whereas public service workers have been criticized for having too much influence, technology may shift decision-making from a professional craft to technology-driven mass-production. This article studies how technology impacts policy implementation in seven sub-stages resulting in alternating professional and managerial imperatives in all sub-stages except for discretionary practices. Whereas managers, public service workers, and clients can appreciate that professional norms are strengthened, and managerial goals achieved, there is a growing concern about the role of technology and its influence on public service workers responsible for policy implementation. The article ends with suggestions for future research.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PARIWISATA BERBASIS MASYARAKAT (CBT) DI DAYA TARIK WISATA PANTAI PURU, DESA MERBAUN, KECAMATAN AMARASI BARAT, KABUPATEN KUPANG, PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR
Authors: Radja Maya Septiani
Published: December 2019

Puru Beach has the potential to attract tourists to visit. But lack of adequate facilities, poor road access, no attractive tourist attractions, minimal Human Resources (HR) managers, and no active role of local government so that it becomes problems to development of Puru Beach. The purpose of this research is to determine the community based tourism development strategy in Puru Beach. This research used a qualitative research method with the technique of taking informants using purposive sampling technique. Data collections in this research used primary data sources and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques carried out by observation, interviews, literature studies, and documentation studies. The analytical tool used to formulate community based tourism development strategies on Puru Beach is SWOT Analysis by looking at internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) that exist in Puru Beach. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis community based tourism development strategies in Puru Beach can be formulated to make Puru Beach a Sport Tourism, increase promotional media through social media, increase human resources (HR), add supporting facilities, encouraging local governments to improve road access, collaborating with local governments, optimizing tourism awareness groups on Puru Beach, and maintaining cultural values.
Logística reversa de medicamentos: um relato de experiência do estado do Paraná
Authors: Otaviano de Lima Luciane , Ribeiro da Assunção Frois Gisele
Published: December 2019

O presente trabalho descreve o relato de experiência da Divisão de Vigilância Sanitária de Produtos da Secretaria de Estado da Saúde do Paraná na Campanha de Logística Reversa de Medicamentos Domiciliares Vencidos ou em Desuso realizada no ano de 2018 pelo Governo do Estado, em parceria com o Sindicato da Indústria de Produtos Farmacêuticos no Estado de São Paulo e outras entidades. A ação teve duração de 60 dias com a participação de 250 pontos de coleta distribuídos em farmácias públicas e privadas de todas as Regionais de Saúde do Estado. Os resíduos de medicamentos coletados ultrapassaram duas toneladas. Foi possível identificar os recursos necessários para implantação dessa política com participação de atores da cadeia farmacêutica. A atuação do Governo do Estado foi essencial para aproximação dos setores e articulação na Campanha. Contudo, salienta-se a necessidade de interlocução dos entes responsáveis pelo processo para execução permanente desta política no Estado.
Assistência ao parto e violências sob a ótica de profissionais de saúde
Authors: Chourabi Lizandra Flores , Njaine Kathie , Cecchetto Fatima , Pieszak Greice Machado , Streck Monica Tabata Heringer
Published: December 2019

O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever e analisar as representações sociais de profissionais de saúde sobre a assistência ao parto e violências em um hospital universitário do sul do Brasil. Como método foi utilizada a observação participante no interior de um centro obstétrico e entrevistas com profissionais de saúde de um hospital universitário. Adotou-se o referencial socioantropológico das Representações Sociais para a interpretação dos dados.  Os resultados mostram que as práticas na atenção ao parto ainda são predominantemente pautadas no modelo de atendimento tecnocrático e no descumprimento dos protocolos estabelecidos no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde. Observou-se também que a comunicação conflituosa entre as equipes é uma fonte de tensões que se reflete nas práticas obstétricas. Concluiu -se que é indispensável que ocorram mudanças na formação de profissionais de saúde, com foco nas boas práticas do parto e nascimento, com vistas a implantação do modelo de atenção humanista.
Leptospirose no estado do Paraná, Brasil: uma abordagem de saúde única
Authors: Suguiura Igor Massahiro De Souza
Published: December 2019

Leptospirose é uma doença endêmica no Brasil. Sua ocorrência é relacionada a diversos fatores de vulnerabilidade social e exposição ocupacional, sendo sua cadeia epidemiológica complexa, envolvendo o homem, animais e meio ambiente. Foi realizado um estudo transversal descritivo dos casos novos de leptospirose confirmados no estado do Paraná entre os anos de 2007-2017.  A incidência média para o período foi de 2,98 casos por 100.000 habitantes com letalidade média de 10,53 óbitos por 100 casos. A maior parcela da população afetada foi do sexo masculino (84,4%), cor branca (72,9%) habitantes do perímetro urbano (56,2%) que se infectaram no domicilio (40,4%), sendo em sua maioria confirmados por análises laboratoriais (93,3%). A doença apresentou aumento em comparação à sua incidência no período de 1993 a 2001 no estado do Paraná, com distribuição sazonal ao longo do ano.