bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bismuth plasmonics for extraordinary light absorption in deep sub-wavelength geometries
Authors: Ozbay Imre , Ghobadi Amir , Butun Bayram , Turhan-Sayan Gonul
Published: January 2020

In this Letter, we demonstrate an ultra-broadband metamaterial absorber of unrivaled bandwidth (BW) using extraordinary optical response of bismuth (Bi), which is the material selected through our novel analysis. Based on our theoretical model, we investigate the maximum metal–insulator–metal (MIM) cavity BW, achievable by any metal with known n-k data. We show that an ideal metal in such structures should have a positive real permittivity part in the near-infrared (NIR) regime. Contrary to noble and lossy metals utilized by most research groups in the field, this requirement is satisfied only by Bi, whose data greatly adhere to the ideal material properties predicted by our analysis. A Bi nanodisc-based MIM resonator with an absorption above 0.9 in an ultra-broadband range of 800 nm–2390 nm is designed, fabricated, and characterized. To the best of our knowledge, this is the broadest absorption BW reported for a MIM cavity in the NIR with its upper-to-lower absorption edge ratio exceeding best contenders by more than 150%. According to the findings in this Letter, the use of proper materials and dimensions will lead to realization of deep sub-wavelength efficient optical devices.
Fijación de construcciones con valor argumentativo: aunque sea
Authors: Fuentes Rodríguez Catalina
Published: January 2020

La creación de nuevos operadores discursivos pasa en ocasiones por la existencia de construcciones que van fijándose y desarrollando un contenido procedimental específico. Este trabajo se detiene en la forma aunque sea, que mantiene aún hoy su valor como estructura concesiva libre, como construcción escalar cuando introduce un complemento y como operador discursivo. Los casos intermedios nos muestran la vitalidad del discurso y nos alientan a avanzar en la delimitación de la macrosintaxis.
Para el caso: análisis de una construcción versátil en sintaxis del discurso
Authors: Pérez Béjar Víctor
Published: January 2020

En este trabajo analizamos el funcionamiento discursivo de la construcción española para el caso. Este elemento se muestra muy rentable en el desempeño de ciertas funciones en la macroestructura del discurso. Principalmente, es capaz de ofrecer un marco enunciativo de contenidos proposicionales. Pero también es capaz de expresar contenidos modales, como la actitud de indiferencia del hablante ante lo dicho, o de caracterizar algunas informaciones ofrecidas por el texto. Se tendrán en cuenta en el análisis las distintas variantes adoptadas por la construcción, ya que los varios usos de para el caso presentan diferentes grados de fijación. Los casos de mayor fijación muestran valores discursivos más específicos y, en algunos contextos, su comportamiento se acerca al de los operadores discursivos, categoría perteneciente a una gramática del texto.
WRIST REHABILITATION WITH MANIPULATOR TO PERFORM PASSIVE AND ACTIVE EXERCISES
Authors: Kuryło Piotr , Cyganiuk Joanna , Frankovský Peter , Trebuňová Marianna
Published: January 2020

The paper characterizes basic dysfunctions and diseases of a human wrist as well as describes the mechanics and pathomorphology of the human hand. The radial-carpal joint was analyzed in terms of his ranges of motion. The results of the analysis, i.e. the number of degrees of freedom for a free hand, are included. The concept of manipulator construction for optimal rehabilitation of the wrist was developed. Expected effects of the exercises, which can be implemented on the designed manipulator, were also described. A comparative analysis of other appliances supporting the rehabilitation of the human upper limb were presented. The main purpose of the designed manipulator was to gain full control of implementation of exercises performed by the patient and to archive and precisely track the progress in the rehabilitation. An important feature of the designed manipulator is its versatility enabling its use for: exercises of both hands (left and right) with the repetitive movements, choose of exercises (active and passive movements), choose of the degree of disability of the patient.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA ESTRUTURAÇÃO NA RELAÇÃO ENTRE AS TENSÕES DINÂMICAS E O DESEMPENHO ESTRATÉGICO
Authors: Defaveri Ivan Rafael , Dal Vesco Delci Grapegia , Diehl Carlos Alberto , Toigo Leandro Augusto
Published: January 2020

O tema da pesquisa versa sobre a estruturação social e o Sistema de Controle Gerencial, com o objetivo de verificar a influência exercida pela estruturação social entre as tensões dinâmicas e o desempenho estratégico de cooperativas agropecuárias. Sua contribuição teórica volta-se à relação das alavancas de controle de Simons (1995) como mecanismos para se avaliar o desempenho estratégico com a estruturação social de cooperativas agropecuárias. E, justifica a pesquisa empírica pela necessidade em se conhecer o direcionamento gerencial das cooperativas sob a perspectiva de sistema de crenças e limites, nas práticas gerenciais do controle diagnóstico e interativo, no desempenho estratégico e o seu impacto potencializado pela estruturação social (domínio, significação e legitimação). Utilizou-se uma survey, aplicada a cooperativas do ramo agropecuário constituídas no Brasil, Obteve-se um total de 70 respostas válidas, as quais foram submetidas ao método de análise de Modelagem de Equações Estruturais (MEE) pelo método de Mínimos Quadrados Parciais (PLS). Os resultados indicam que a tensão dinâmica proveniente do uso balanceado dos sistemas de crenças e limites não apresenta influência sobre o desempenho, enquanto a tensão entre os sistemas de controle interativo e controle diagnóstico mostra influência direta sobre o desempenho estratégico. Quanto à análise de mediação, os resultados indicam as estruturas de significação e dominação como mediadoras da relação entre a tensão dinâmica e o desempenho estratégico, enquanto a estrutura de legitimação não se mostrou mediadora. Conclui-se que a tensão entre as alavancas de controle interativo e diagnóstico e entre crenças e limites funciona como meio de estabelecer relações de poder nas organizações, a partir das estruturas sociais de significação e dominação, de modo que os sistemas de controle gerencial têm relação com a criação de estruturas sociais e com o desempenho estratégico. Portanto, ao associar os elementos da teoria e prática observa-se que a relação encontrada entre os pilares de significação e as alavancas de controle pode ser útil para gestores e usuários se pautarem no momento de definição dos desenhos dos controles gerenciais em suas empresas. Sabendo-se o efeito social que os controles componentes de cada uma das alavancas de controle possuem, bem como o resultado do balanceamento das tensões dinâmicas para a criação desse efeito, os gestores podem delimitar mudanças ou reformulações nos controles gerenciais utilizados, de modo a direcionar a criação ou o reforço de um dos pilares da estruturação que melhor convenha às necessidades estratégicas da organização.
Pemberdayaan dan Pendampingan Komunitas Penyandang Disabilitas Dalam Mengakses Pendidikan Tinggi
Authors: Andayani Andayani , Afandi Muhrisun
Published: January 2020

Artikel ini merupakan bagian dari laporan hasil kegiatan pengabdian  masyarakat terkait advokasi terhadap komunitas difabel di propinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) dalam mengakses pendidikan tinggi. Meskipun fokus dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah penyandang disabilitas  yang masih dalam rentang usia pendidikan menengah dan pendidikan tinggi, namun kegiatan ini didesain untuk menjangkau (outreach) komunitas penyandang disabilitas  dalam skala luas, termasuk di dalamnya pemangku kebijakan dan pihak-pihat lain terkait pemenuhan hak pendidikan bagi penyandang disabilitas. Komunitas penyandang disabilitas  di Indonesia sendiri, dengan segala upaya yang dilakukan sejauh ini, telah terbukti banyak memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan, baik dalam meningkatkan posisi tawar mereka sebagai sebuah kelompok marginal dalam melakukan transformasi sosial maupun dalam mengakses hak-hak mereka di  masyarakat, termasuk hak atas pendidikan yang layak di semua jenjang.  Ironisnya,  pihak-pihak yang paling dekat dengan kehidupan penyandang disabilitas sendiri, seperti keluarga, teman dan support system lainnya masih kurang memberikan dukungan kepada mereka untuk mengakses pendidikan, terlebih pendidikan di perguruan tinggi. Oleh karenanya, kegiatan pengabdian ini melibatkan semua support system di sekitar komunitas penyandang disabilitas. Tim pengabdian juga melakukan upaya advokasi kepada para pemangku kepentingan untuk memenuhi hak pendidikan komunitas ini sesuai dengan amanat regulasi nasional maupun instrumen hukum internasional.
Rekontruksi Mantra Pemberdayaan: Memikirkan Ulang Model KKN UIN Sunan Kalijaga
Authors: Jaya Pajar Hatma Indra
Published: January 2020

Penelitian, pengajaran, dan pengabdian masyarakat merupakan tiga kegiatan yang diamanahkan negara kepada perguruan tinggi. Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) merupakan salah satu wujud dari tugas pengabdian masyarakat. Di masa lalu KKN dinanti-nanti masyarakat, namun saat ini mulai terasa tanda-tanda bahwa yang membutuhkan KKN bukan lagi masyarakat, namun mahasiswa. Untuk itu diperlukan pemikiran ulang (dekonstuksi) guna membangun model KKN yang lebih tepat. Untuk merumuskan model KKN ini dilakukan evaluasi terhadap pelaksanaan KKN melalui kajian dokumen laporan KKN, Focus Group Discussion, serta wawancara kepada mahasiswa pasca KKN. Studi ini menemukan ada beberapa prinsip yang harus dirubah dari KKN UIN Sunan Kalijaga, mulai dari penentuan tujuan, lokasi, sampai metode KKN.
Peningkatan Kesadaran Masyarakat Untuk Membayar Pajak Melalui Program Sosialisasi Perpajakan (Studi Pada Program Kerja KKN Mahasiswa IAIN Jember di Dusun Gambiran Desa Mumbulsari)
Authors: Mukit Abd
Published: January 2020

Membincang tentang perpajakan, Pajak mempunyai posisi yang sangat urgen dalam perbincangan kehidupan Negara. Sebab pajak merupakan dana yang sangat dibutuhkan dalam pembiayaan sebagian besar pengeluaran kepentingan pembangunan Negara sehingga diharapkan dapat menjadi kesejahteraan bagi masyarakat. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui tentang bagaimana bentuk program sosialisasi perpajakan yang diadakan oleh mahasiswa KKN serta bagaimana respon masyarakat terhadap adanya program sosialisasi perpajakan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa program sosialisasi yang diadakan oleh mahasiswa KKN Mahasiswa IAIN Jember berbentuk Seminar penyuluhan, serta program sosialisasi perpajakan tersebut sangat direspon baik oleh masyarakat.
Pendampingan Cara Menjaga Asupan Gizi Yang Baik dan Kesehatan Pada Lansia di Posyandu Jepun Kabupaten Tulungagung
Authors: Anggreini Dewi
Published: January 2020

Lansia merupakan proses alami yang terjadi pada semua manusia, laki maupun perempuan. Banyak orang yang menikmati masa tua dengan bahagia, tetapi tidak sedikit orang-orang mengalami sakit dan meninggal dengan tanpa menikmati masa tua yang bahagia. jenis penyakit yang rentan terkena pada usia lansia diantaranya penurunan penglihatan, osteoporosis, menurunnya ketajaman pendengaran, berkurangnya kemampuan ingatan, dan nyeri sendi. Salah satu penyebab lansia rentan terhadap penyakit tersebut adalah pemenuhan gizi. Faktor kesehatan yang berperan dalam masalah gizi adalah naiknya insidensi penyakit degeneratif dan nondegeneratif yang berakibat pada perubahan asupan .Adapun tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam pelatihan ini ialah supaya para lansia dapat menambah pengetahuan tentang masalah gizi dan kesehatan lansia sebagai upaya hidup sehat, sehingga dapat meningkatkan angka harapan hidup lansia, lansia yang produktif dan aktif. Akhir dari pelatihan diharapkan seluruh peserta lansia dapat mengetahui masalah gizi dan apa saja yang dapat terjadi pada kesehatan lansia sebagai upaya hidup sehat. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini meliputi ceramah, diskusi, pemberian asupan gizi secara langsung dan senam lansia. Jumlah peserta lansia sebanyak 65 orang, dari seluruh peserta tersebut merupakan wakil dari masyarakat Kecamatan Tulungagung. Hasil kegiatan menunjukan bahwa hampir seluruh peserta sudah melakukan pola hidup sehat yang diterapkan diantaranya cek kesehatan secara rutin dan teratur, senam lansia setiap 2 minggu sekali dan memperbanyak asupan gizi dalam makanan.
Membangun Pola Pikir Masyarakat Dalam Upaya Optimalisasi Kearifan Lokal Melengan Klumpit Kanigoro Saptosari Gunungkidul Melalui Program Kampung Wisata
Authors: Afandi Mukhamad Yazid , Umam Agus Khotibul , Himmawan Arif , Wibowo Christanto Arief , Siswanto Pramono Edy , Hasbana Arina , Nurjati Indra Restu , Utami Rina Putri , Fardila Rizki , Trisnawati Septiana , Oktaviana Widya Resti
Published: January 2020

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dilaksanakan oleh KKN UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta Angkatan 96 Kelompok 211 dengan bersinergi bersama Kepala Dukuh Dusun Klumpit berupa sosialisasi Kampung Wisata di Melengan RT 08, Dusun Klumpit, Desa Kanigoro, Kecamatan Saptosari, Kabupaten Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. Program Kampung Wisata difokuskan pada Melengan RT 08 dengan segala potensi yang dimiliki. Mulai dari potensi alam, budaya, sejarah, kuliner, dan kerajinan. Kesemua potensi tersebut tanpa disadari warga mampu mendongkrak perekonomian dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan warga. Penyelenggaraan sosialisasi Kampung Wisata bertujuan untuk menyadarkan masyarakat khususnya warga Melengan RT 08 akan kearifan lokal yang memiliki manfaat besar bagi warga. Metode yang digunakan adalah berupa pengenalan dasar Kampung Wisata dalam perkumpulan Minokaryo selanjutnya berupa penjelasan yang bersamaan dengan penayangan video-video pendek berkenaan dengan desa-desa yang telah berhasil mengembangkan kekayaan desanya menjadi objek wisata yang ramai. Hasil penulisan ini terdapat tiga kesimpulan. Pertama, partisipasi masyarakat akan program kampung wisata terlihat dari hadirnya 22 warga yang terdiri dari para bapak dan perwakilan remaja. Kedua, dalam sosialisasi Kampung Wisata, warga menyambut dengan baik dan turut mendukung program tersebut. Ketiga, warga dapat tergugah dan sadar bahwa potensi yang dimiliki daerahnya mampu menjadi objek wisata yang menguntungkan.
Upaya Peningkatan Nilai Tambah Produk Bawang Merah (Tindak Lanjut KKN di Desa Selopamioro, Imogiri, Bantul)
Authors: Arfinanti Nurul
Published: January 2020

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana upaya meningkatkan nilai tambah produk bawang merah di Desa Selopamioro, Imogiri, Bantul. Penelitianini dilaksanakan sebagai tindak lanjut kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata UIN Sunan Kalijaga yang pernah dilaksanakan di Desa Selopamioro yang memperoleh data permasalahan rendahnya harga bawang merah di Desa Selopamioro pada saat panen raya. Penelitian ini merupakan suatu penelitian berbasis komunitas atau Community Based Research (CBR). Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan bersama dengan kegiatan penelitian dalam satu waktu. Riset yang dilakukan adalah pengembangan produk olahan bawang merah. Komunitas dampingan dalam penelitian ini adalah kelompok wanita tani Dusun Srunggo, Desa Selopamioro. Komunitas dampingan dilibatkan dalam proses pengembangan produk olahan bawang merah yang dilakukan. Hasil penelitian adalah terciptanya produk olahan bawang merah berupa kering bawang merah dengan berbagai varian campuran (tempe, kentang, original, kacang) dan bawang merah goreng aneka rasa. Hasil analisis terhadap nilai tambah produk olahan bawang merah menunjukkan adanya peningkatan keuntungan yang cukup signifikan.
BENEFITS OF REMANUFACTURING THE ECONOMY AS A TRANSITION INTO A GREEN ECONOMY
Authors: Ohiomah Ifije , Aigbavboa Clinton , Pretorius Jan-Harm
Published: January 2020

Remanufacturing is the restoration of end of life products to almost new. It is a form of sustainability. The research set out to identify the benefits of remanufacturing to the Nigerian economy which could aid with the transition to green economy. A questionnaire survey was used to establish the benefits of remanufacturing to the Nigerian economy. Data analysis involving mean item score revealed development of an Industrial base, industrialisation to rural areas, boosting of export trade, conservation of natural resources are seen as important benefits of remanufacturing to the Nigerian economy. Factor analysis made known four clusters titled in the order of importance as benefits of remanufacturing environmentally, benefits of remanufacturing to trade, benefits of remanufacturing socially, benefits of remanufacturing to entrepreneurs as this clusters signify the benefits of remanufacturing to the Nigerian economy. Further discussed is the implication of the findings, firstly is the development of an industrial base, which will benefit Nigeria, as Nigeria is an under-industrialised nation. Furthermore, the entrenchment of the development of an industrial base would lead to a boosting of export trade in the form of exporting capital equipment to other countries as well as an inflow of foreign exchange. Lastly revealed is the industrialisation to the rural areas, which will stop the social scourge of rural and urban migration.
CONSTRUCTABILITY STUDY OF ASPHALT PAVEMENTS INCORPORATING SHALLOW GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Authors: Zalghout Ali , Saleh Nooralhuda , Sari Ad Din Samir , Chehab Ghassan
Published: January 2020

The incorporation of geothermal energy in heating and electricity production has rapidly increased during the last three decades. This paper focuses on the use of shallow geothermal energy in asphalt pavement, herein called Ground Coupled Hydronic Asphalt Pavement (GCHAP) system. GCHAP consists of a series of pipes embedded within the asphalt layer coupled with another network of pipes embedded in the soil. A circulating fluid acts to exchange the heat energy between the soil and the asphalt layer. The system can be used for cooling the pavement, which results in decreasing permanent deformation in the summer. This paper presents a study on the constructability and performance of such systems on a large-scale section. Numerical analyses and a pilot study were conducted to select the system design components. A 9.6 x 4 meter GCHAP section was constructed on a municipal road in addition to another control section. The secondary network of pipes was placed three meters below the ground. Sensors were embedded within the GCHAP system to record and compare the temperature of the pavement to that of the control section. The results showed that GCHAP section can decrease the pavement temperature leading to an increase in resistance to permanent deformation. Moreover, the constructability study showed the importance of performing a pilot study before constructing the system to ensure the resilience of the pipes.
DEVELOPMENT OF CONTRACTORS’ MITIGATION PRACTICES TOWARDS RISKS OUT OF CONTRACTORS’ CONTROL IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Authors: Algahtany Mohammed , Sullivan Kenneth , Kashiwagi Dean , Kashiwagi Jacob
Published: January 2020

Research has shown that public construction projects in Saudi Arabia have exhibited poor performance for the past three decades. Recent studies have identified that contractors are not the main party that cause risks as owners, designers, and other parties have the major share of causing risks in the industry. The traditional risk management practices have been ineffective at helping contractors deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting quality expectations. The aim of this study is to develop a risk mitigation model for the contractors to mitigate risks out of contractors’ control (caused by other parties). The developed model is validated through identifying contractors’ perceptions who work in public construction projects in Saudi of the new approach through conducting a questionnaire survey. The developed model focuses on increasing accountability of project parties through mitigating parties’ activities and risks, measuring the activities and risks deviations (time and cost), and identifying sources of deviations. Transparency is utilized in the model through sharing weekly updates of the activities and risks combined with updated information of performance measurements of all project parties. The analysis of the study results showed that project risks will be minimized and performance of projects can be increased if contractors shift their focus using the new model from only managing their own activities and risks to managing all project parties’ activities and risks.
DIVERSITY AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN CONSTRUCTION: A MATHEMATICAL MODEL
Authors: Kiomjian Daoud , Srour F. Jordan , Srour Issam
Published: January 2020

Conventional wisdom in the management literature holds that diversity is positively correlated with performance. Yet, the findings from the construction field indicate that this is not always the case. In an effort to study the interaction between diversity and performance in the construction industry, this paper presents the elements of a theoretical mathematical model to explore the relationship between diversity and knowledge sharing which is a precursor of performance. This model includes five dimensions of diversity: ethnicity, age, experience, language and education. At the heart of the mathematical model is a fuzzy based system that generates the probability of knowledge sharing among members with different demographic attributes. The presented fuzzy system will, in future work, become the foundation of an agent based model used to study the impact of worker interactions on productivity.
EFFECTIVENESS OF FRCM SYSTEM IN STRENGTHENING RC BEAMS IN SHEAR USING HYBRID NSE/EB TECHNIQUE
Authors: Ebead Usama , Wakjira Tadesse
Published: January 2020

This paper presents an experimental study on the efficacy of a recently introduced hybrid “near surface embedded/ externally bonded” NSE/EB fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM). Seven medium scale RC beams, deficient in shear, were constructed and tested under three-point loading. Six beams were strengthened using hybrid NSE/EB-FRCM technique and one beam was left un-strengthened as a reference. Two main test variables were considered; viz., strengthening configuration: full versus intermittent strengthening configuration and FRCM type: glass FRCM versus polyparaphenylene benzobisoxazole (PBO). The test results revealed that the hybrid NSE/EB-FRCM strengthening technique is effective in enhancing the shear capacity of the strengthened beams. The strengthened specimens showed an average of 67% higher shear capacity relative to the reference specimen. With regard to the FRCM type, G-FRCM strengthened specimens showed an average of 73% enhancement in the shear capacity, which was 12% higher than the value for PBO-FRCM counterpart. Moreover, the strengthened beams showed higher deflection at the ultimate load than that of the reference specimen. Furthermore, the hybrid NSE/EB-FRCM technique has shown to be a promising alternative to the conventionally used externally bonded FRCM system with the potential to reduce the debonding of FRCM from the concrete substrate.
FAST-PACED CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW KHALIFA PORT BRIDGE PROJECT
Authors: Gergess Antoine
Published: January 2020

The significant growth and development in the United Arab Emirates in recent years necessitated considering advanced construction techniques for bridge structures. This paper presents features of the New Khalifa Port Project which consisted of bridge structures with a combined length of 3.64 km. The strict project design criteria, schedule and budget represented significant challenges which required considering specific designs using efficient precast elements and construction methods. The bridge structural system consisted of 39.8 m long precast, pretensioned modified AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) girders with cast-in-place concrete deck slabs. The main challenge was to optimize the size of the precast girder as the self-weight of the initially proposed elements exceeded the lifting capacity of the available equipment. The other challenge was to correlate between the British Standards and AASHTO LRFD (load and resistance factor design) code to design the girders for static and dynamic loads. The casting yard was set at 70 km from the project site and delivery roads were assigned to accommodate the special tandems carrying girders weighing 80 tons each. Lessons learned during design, fabrication, transportation and construction of the precast girders add on to the efficiency of the Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) processes.
A SYSTEM-OF-SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
Authors: Khallaf Rana , Hastak Makarand
Published: January 2020

Public-private partnership projects are a complex form of megaprojects since they include a close-knit long-term contractual relationship between a public and private entity. Studying a PPP project as a monolithic system often leads to disregarding the emergent properties that occur from the interdependency between the subsystems. Hence there is a need for providing a framework for analyzing PPPs using the systems engineering approach. This paper proposes the adoption of a System-of-Systems (SoS) approach to analyzing PPP projects and proposes a framework for it. A top-down approach is used to identify the key components and their interrelationships. The analysis presented in this paper reveals the SoS taxonomy and lexicon for a PPP project and the hierarchical levels under it. The findings provide a step towards effectively analyzing the relationship within and across the various systems. They are expected to assist researchers in understanding and simulating the dynamics between the different subsystems.
REFORMING UNDERGRADUATE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION: A LEAP OF FAITH
Authors: Sayed-Ahmed Ezzeldin
Published: January 2020

Do we need to reform civil engineering education? The notable remark about any listing of top universities is that more than 60% of these universities are located in the G8 countries with GDP of more than 60% of the world total. This fact confirms that economic growth is strictly tied to social and cultural development, which is linked to the intellectual and scientific development presented by higher education. This also reveals that the answer to the concern of reforming engineering education is YES. Thus, teaching paradigms must change to fit needs and modes of today’s students; they are not interested in passive learning. Active learning must be the path for today’s generation of ubiquitous-learning. Different innovative teaching techniques for high-level structural engineering courses have been adopted by the author and proved to be rewarding. Among these paradigms are blended learning and flipped classes, which stretch the utilization of technology in classes. Other new techniques such as student-generated examinations, student-generated classes, design competitions and project-based learning are reflection of student-centered education. Here, the said innovative paradigms, which were recently applied by the authors will be presented.
THE COST IMPACT OF FRONT END ENGINEERING DESIGN (FEED) ACCURACY FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
Authors: El Asmar Mounir , Gibson G. Edward
Published: January 2020

Assessing the accuracy of front end engineering design (FEED) for large industrial projects is a critical task with the potential to considerably impact overall project success. At this early phase of the project, the owner's expectation is to be able to make informed decisions including cost predictions to determine whether the project should proceed to the next phase. The primary objective of this paper is to evaluate FEED accuracy and measure its impact on project cost performance. The authors collected and analyzed data from 33 completed large industrial projects representing over $8.83 billions of total installed cost. A primary finding is that projects with high FEED accuracy significantly outperformed projects with low FEED accuracy in terms of cost growth in relation to the approved budget at Phase Gate 3. This finding assists owners and contractors focusing on the front end planning phases of their large industrial projects to considerably improve cost performance.
THE EFFECT OF SHEAR REINFORCEMENT RATIO ON PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS SUBJECTED TO IMPACT LOAD
Authors: Elani Mohamad , Temsah Yehya , Ghanem Hassan , Jahami Ali , Al Rawi Youmn
Published: January 2020

Structural elements subjected to impact loads have a different response than those subjected to static loads. This research studied the effect of using shear reinforcement to reduce the local damage occurred when an impact load applied on a prestressed concrete beam. An accurate finite element model was provided for the analysis using the advanced volumetric finite element modeling program (ABAQUS). The concrete material was defined using the built in concrete damage plasticity model (CDP), that considers the nonlinear behavior of concrete when subjected to dynamic loading. All material properties were modified using the dynamic increase factor (DIF) to consider the effect of impact loading. It was realized that the failure was concentrated in the impact zone. However, using shear reinforcement reduced the permanent damage occurred due to impact.
CHANGES IN SYSTEMIC AND REGIONAL HEMODYNAMICS DURING INTENSIVE MUSCULAR ACTIVITY (EXPERIMENTAL STUDY)
Authors: Balykin M , Karkobatov H , Shidakov Yu , Antipov I
Published: January 2020

Aim. The article deals with evaluating the changes in minute volume of blood circulation and the features of regional hemodynamics in somatic and visceral organs during intensive muscular activity. Materials and methods. Studies were conducted on outbred laboratory dogs (n = 16). At rest and at maximum physical exertion (running on a treadmill to failure), oxygen consumption (VO2), blood gas composition, the minute volume of respiration (VE) and blood circulation (Q) (according to Fick) were determined. The volumetric blood flow velocity in skeletal muscles and visceral organs (qt) was determined by introducing iodine-131-labeled microspheres into the heart cavity. Results. At maximum physical exertion, VO2 significantly increases by 11.7 times, Q – by 5.3 times. The volumetric blood flow velocity significantly (P ≤ 0.001) increases in locomotor (6.2–7.5 times) and respiratory (6.5–8.0 times) muscles. In postural muscles, blood flow does not change. In the myocardium, blood flow increases by 4.5 times and corresponds to changes in cardiac performance. In the adrenal gland, blood flow increases by 1.6 times (p ≤ 0.001), in the thyroid gland, it remains unchanged. In the kidney, blood flow decreases by 21.5%, in the liver by 23.0%, with an increase in the arterial fraction by 56.3% of organs. In organs of the splanchnic region (spleen, organs of the gastrointestinal tract), the volumetric blood flow velocity decreases by 44.9% (P ≤ 0.001). Conclusion. During extreme physical exertion, most of the cardiac output is distributed into the locomotor, respiratory muscles and organs involved in muscle activity, while reducing the volumetric blood flow in the visceral organs. It is postulated that against the background of high oxygen demand and arterial hypoxemia in the somatic and visceral organs, there are competitive relationships for blood flow and the prerequisites for the development of total tissue hypoxia.
Sikap Bahasa Penutur Shimakutuba Dialek Uchinaguchi Di Prefektur Okinawa
Authors: Wiyatasari Reny
Published: January 2020

(Title: Language Attitudes Of The Speakers Of Uchinaguchi Dialect,  Shimakutuba Language In Okinawa Prefekture) This study aims to determine the language attitude of the speakers of the Uchinaguchi dialect, one of the dialects in Shimakutuba which is the language used in the Okinawa islands. Shimakutuba is one of the languages in the world set by UNESCO as an endangered language. Because the theme of this research is focused on language attitudes which is one of the topics in sociolinguistic studies, the data are collected using the questionnaire method through distributing questionnaires to respondents who are considered representative representing the research population and also using literature study methods. Then the data were analyzed using descriptive methods. Based on the results of the questionnaire, it was found that the language attitude shown by speakers of Shimakutuba was divided into two, namely positive attitudes and negative attitudes. A positive attitude consists of positive active and positive passivity.
Partikel Majemuk To Doujini Dan To Tomoni Dalam Kalimat Bahasa Jepang
Authors: Rini Elizabeth Ika Hesti Aprilia Nindia
Published: January 2020

(Title: Fukugoukakujoshi To Doujini and To Tomoni in the Japanese Language) To doujini and to tomoni in Japanese are fukugoukakujoshi (compound particles) which are both used to express two things that occur or take place simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to describe the structure and meaning of fukugoukakujoshi to doujini and to tomoni in Japanese sentences. The method used in this research is Agih with Bagi Unsur Langsung techniques. Based on research it is known that structurally to doujini and to tomoni can be attached to verbs, adjectives, and nouns. In terms of to doujini it has three meanings, that was ‘at the same time’, ‘immediately after’, and ‘and also’; to tomoni also has three meanings, that was ‘at the same time’, ‘along with’, and ‘together with’.
Keunikan Rumah Tradisional Jepang Minka
Authors: Mulyadi Budi
Published: January 2020

(Title: The uniqueness of Japanese traditional house minka). The main goal of this research is to know everything about the Japanese traditional house minka and it's uniqueness. This research is a combination of library research and field research. The step method used in this research is observation, classification, analysis, interpretation and description. From the result of this paper, in general, can be described that the Japanese traditional house minka has a long story of development and has a uniqueness which describes the Japanese culture which is concentrated with natural and religious elements.
ÇOK AMAÇLI DOĞRUSAL OLMAYAN ULAŞTIRMA MODELİ VE HEDEF PROGRAMLAMA BÜTÜNLEŞİMİ: SINAVLAR İÇİN GÖZETMENLERİN BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: ÖZKAN Mustafa M.
Published: January 2020

Bu makalenin amacı sınavların yapılacağı gün ve saatlerin önceden belirlenmiş olduğu varsayımı altında, sınavların yapılacağı sınıflarda görevlendirilecek gözetmenlerin belirlenmesi problemini çözecek bir model geliştirmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda yazılan makalede, sınıfların belirlenmesi problemi çok amaçlı doğrusal olmayan bir ulaştırma modeline dayanarak formüle edilmiştir. Gözetmenlerin belirlenmesi problemi için, sınıfların belirlenmesi problemi temelinde formüle edilen çok boyutlu bir ulaştırma modeli geliştirilmiştir. Bu model gözetmenlerin kıdemli ve kıdemsiz olarak iki alt gruba ayrılması durumuna genişletilmiştir. Geliştirilen modellerin çözümü için hedef programlama yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca, örnek bir problemle geliştirilen modellerin uygulanabilirliği gösterilmiştir.
Advances in catching fruit butterflies for quick inventory
Authors: Maciel Tatiane Tagliatti , Barbosa Bruno Corrêa , Santos-Prezoto Helba Helena , Aguiar Jair Adriano , Prezoto Fábio
Published: January 2020

The family Nymphalidae comprises frugivorous butterflies that are frequently used as bioindicators in environmental assessment studies. The collection of these lepidopterans is easily made with traps filled with fruit baits. The most frequently used bait is a mixture of banana and sugarcane juice, though other mixtures are also attractive. Hence, the objective of the present study was to assess the attractiveness and aging effect of baits used to capture fruit-feeding butterflies. All tested baits contained fructose, glucose, and sucrose but it was not possible to determine an optimal capture period in terms of bait aging, as sugar concentrations varied throughout the fermentation process.
Application of multivariate statistical on quality of amazon honey from Apis sp. vs Melipona sp
Authors: Gomes Paulo Wender Portal , Muribeca Abraão de Jesus Barbosa , Moreira-Neto João , Gomes Paulo Weslem Portal , Pereira Emilli Roberta Sousa , Martins Luiza Helena da Silva
Published: January 2020

This paper aimed to study the quality of honey from genus Apis sp. and Melipona sp from Archipelago of Marajo. The honey was collected from two cities (Soure and Salvaterra). All samples were analyzed for their physicochemical composition, phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and analyses of standard quality control of honey. All data were subjected to statistical analysis of Tukey (95%), Person correlation and Multivariate (Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Grouping Analysis (HCA)). The study resulted in a significant antioxidant potential from Apis sp. (EC50 = 21.14 ± 142.90 µg.mL-1) and Melipona sp. (EC50 = 13.62 ± 198.11 µg.mL-1) by the DPPH (2,2- diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical sequestration method. All studied honey presented excellent quality and the presence of secondary metabolites belonging to the class of total phenolic (ranged 27.01 ± 1.01 to 56.09 ± 1.32 mg GAE.100 g-1). In relation to physicochemical and microbiological parameters, all the samples were adequate for use and consumption. The multivariate analysis proved to be a very useful tool for the analysis of different samples of honey. The honey quality is very important since Marajo is a region with great potential for honey production that needs standardization of those products, which deserve greater attention and appreciation.
Formigas veiculadoras de bactérias patogênicas em uma drogaria no Município de Alagoinhas-BA
Authors: De Souza Jesica Batista , Da Conceição Eltamara Souza , Marques Edson de Jesus
Published: January 2020

Formigas são insetos em que há capacidade de aderir microrganismos e então de disseminá-los no ambiente durante a sua locomoção, que é rápida e eficiente. Sendo então consideradas carreadoras de bactérias e também uma via de transmissão de infecções em hospitais e postos de saúde, podendo constituir uma ameaça à saúde pública. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se as formigas presentes em uma drogaria no município de Alagoinhas-Bahia eram veiculadoras de bactérias patogênicas. As formigas foram coletadas manualmente, utilizando-se pinças e pedaços de algodão estéreis, bem como iscas atrativas de mel, nos meses de julho e outubro de 2015. O material microbiológico proveniente das formigas foi cultivado em tubos de ensaios, contendo caldo (Brain Heart Infusion) BHI e incubado em estufa a 35°C por 24horas. A partir dos tubos, que apresentaram crescimento bacteriano, foram realizadas diluições seriadas, seguidas da semeadura por esgotamento em estrias, em placas contendo meio de cultura Ágar nutriente. As colônias de bactérias isoladas foram submetidas a ensaios de coloração de Gram e testes bioquímicos de identificação rápida. As formigas coletadas para avaliação foram armazenadas em álcool a 70% até a identificação. Tapinoma melanocephalum e Pheidole sp1 foram as únicas espécies encontradas, sendo T. melanocephalum a mais frequente. Cocos Gram-positivos pertencentes à família Streptococcacea e Micrococcacea foram detectados. Através do presente estudo foi demonstrado que as formigas supra-citadas podem carrear bactérias patogênicas e isso representa risco de contaminação às pessoas e aos medicamentos.
Public innovation and changes in communal access to timber in the northern Bolivian Amazon
Authors: Cano W. , Van de Rijt A. , de Jong W. , Pacheco P.
Published: January 2020

The paper assesses the effects of public innovation initiated by demands from communities in the northern Bolivian Amazon to revise forest regulations and policies. Bolivia enacted wide-reaching land and forest reforms in the mid-1990s, but these reforms were insufficient to tackle
competing claims on forests and exclusion of local forest users from benefiting from timber production. Pressures by forest communities resulted in significant adjustments in regulations and policies, and the main driver was social pressure from communities as well as their representatives.
The adjustments have allowed communal local practices, which were previously illegal, to become legal. They have allowed communities access to timber markets, improve incomes, and enhanced compliance with timber regulations.
Environmental Problems and the State of Compliance with the Right to a Healthy Environment in a Mining Region of México
Authors: Mendezcarlo Silva Violeta , Lizardi-Jiménez Manuel Alejandro
Published: January 2020

The objective of this article is to review the environmental problems in Mexican state of San Luis Potosí (mining region) and the state of compliance with the right to a healthy environment. Our study helps to demonstrate complexity of the environmental impact in a broader context, if it is repeated in other mining regions of the non-developing world. The findings include heavy metals as lead and arsenic, in soil, with neurotoxic and carcinogenic properties. Impact on the biota as a whole, decrease of the biological activity and enzymatic inhibition. Heavy metals, including arsenic, mercury, cadmium and lead, as a product of the metallurgical and foundry industry were detected in children of the city of San Luis Potosí. Water contaminated with fluorine and arsenic, product of the extensive drilling of water wells and the transfer of contaminants from the mining and metallurgical industry. Air contaminated with heavy metals product of mining and metallurgy and hydrocarbons in urban and rural areas. Plastics as a global problem, but with the absence of local diagnosis, despite having one of the main pollution factors: industrial development. Hydrocarbons as pollution with very little diagnosis, beyond environmental emergencies. There is no evidence that the right to a healthy environment is fulfilled in the State of San Luis Potosí.
Summary of developing a test stand for realistic emulation of the cross-sectional area variation of hot rolled wire
Authors: Radschun Mario , Jobst Annette , Himmel Jörg , Kanoun Olfa
Published: January 2020

The development of innovative measuring technology for process optimization in hot rolling mills becomes more and more relevant because of increasing demands on product quality. Measurement technology for high-resolution non-contact cross-sectional area measurement has shown that the variation in cross-sectional area contains information about the rolling process. This information can be used for the development of new measurement devices and analytical methods for process optimization. The harsh environmental conditions and strict safety regulations result in great effort when implementing a new sensor prototype in hot rolling mills. For this reason, this work presents a mechatronic test stand that can simulate the cross-sectional area variation under laboratory conditions realistically.
The Impact of Proteomic Investigations on the Development and Improvement of Skin Laser Therapy: A Review Article
Authors: Shahrokh Shabnam , Razzaghi Zahra , Mansouri Vahid , Ahmadi Nayebali
Published: January 2020

Introduction: Different molecular approaches have contributed to finding various responses of skin to external and internal tensions such as laser irradiation and many important mediators of skin disease have been identified through these approaches. However, different essential signals of skin biomarker pathways and proteins are partially detected or completely unknown. In the present study, the impact of proteomics on the evaluation of laser therapy for the treatment of skin diseases is investigated. Methods: The keywords of "Proteomics", "Laser therapy", "Skin", and "Skin disease" were searched in Google Scholar, Scopus and PubMed search engines. After screening, 53 documents were included in the study. Results: The global assessments revealed that different proteins in different signaling pathways of skin metabolism in terms of health or illness after laser therapy are expressed differentially. The results indicated that the application of proteomics is a useful method for promoting the results of laser interventions. Conclusion: This kind of research dealt with the practical proteomics of skin diseases and skin laser therapy.
Two of a Kind: Setting the Record Straight on Russell’s Exchange with Ladd-Franklin on Solipsism
Authors: Trybus Adam
Published: January 2020

On 21 August 1912 Christine Ladd-Franklin, by then an established logician, wrote a letter to Bertrand Russell. He replied on 27 September 1912, followed by another letter on 16 November of that year. After a hiatus on his side in 1913–14, they exchanged letters again in 1915. The main topic of their conversations is solipsism: a theme that was important for Russell throughout his writings. In fact, in some of his works he famously mentions his encounters with Ladd-Franklin, hinting at a difference of opinions and her inability to see the inconsistency in what she claimed. After analysing the correspondence, with some letters resurfacing only recently, one sees a completely different picture: Russell not only does not object to what she claims, he even agrees with her! This article aims to show what really transpired as evidenced by the letters, of which seven of the extant eleven are reproduced in full with annotations.
A Secondary Bibliography of A History of Western Philosophy, Part II: Extracted Non-English Reviews
Authors: Blackwell Kenneth , De Carvalho Giovanni D. , Ruja Harry
Published: January 2020

For “Part I: Extracted Reviews in English”, see Russell 39 (summer 2019): 23–96. The reviews combine Russell’s own files and copies of many reviews added and identified in this compilation and earlier.
Recent Acquisitions, 2018–19
Authors: Whittle Bridget
Published: January 2020

The previous general update of acquisitions appeared in Russell n.s. 37 (winter 2017–18): 342–7. The new listing covers numbers 1,797 to 1,823 with the latest items arriving in November 2019.
Elena Garro y la visión del movimiento campesino en Morelos a través de su periodismo
Authors: Bustamante Bermúdez Gerardo
Published: January 2020

ResumenEn el presente artículo se revisan algunos textos de la producción periodística de la escritora mexicana Elena Garro en los que aborda el tema de los campesinos de Morelos y su lucha por visibilizar un conflicto agrario, así como la colusión del gobierno en turno y los terratenientes. Garro se convierte en la portavoz y activista que denuncia a través del ejercicio periodístico y sus estrategias discursivas el despojo de tierras; este contacto con el espacio campesino y su memoria cultural le sirven a la autora como material literario en ulteriores textos de ficción. La narradora recurre al periodismo y a su experiencia personal para construir su propia versión sobre el conflicto campesino a inicios de los años cincuenta del siglo pasado como una contribución en la que dejó registró de un tema local que tuvo resonancias a nivel nacional, sobre todo a partir del asesinado del líder campesino Rubén Jaramillo en 1962.
Cientificismo y utopía. Esbozo para una historia del discurso crítico de Bolívar Echeverría
Authors: Sánchez Serrano Julián
Published: January 2020

Los conceptos de cientificismo y utopía están presentes en la obra de Bolívar Echeverría desde sus primeros escritos de la década de 1970 hasta sus ensayos y conferencias de finales de siglo XX. Sin embargo, hay un desplazamiento en el tratamiento y la valoración que Echeverría le da a dichos conceptos a lo largo de su obra. Este artículo se propone esbozar una historia del discurso de Bolívar Echeverría a partir del cambio que presentan los conceptos de cientificismo y utopía en sus trabajos. Con ello veremos cómo en el centro de este movimiento toma forma una idea fundamental en el pensamiento de Echeverría, a saber, la forma natural.