bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Attitude Of Mothers After Childbirth Who Abstain From Eating In Ngebrak Village , Subdistrict Of Gampengrejo, Kediri Regency
Authors: Fadhillah Is
Published: July 2018

After the childbirth process, a mother is in the period after childbirth in which all of the genetalia have not been recovered as they were before the pregnancy. It requires much high nutrious foods with enough calory protein, fluid and fruits as well. But several factors in which one of them is from cultural aspect has influenced the changing of their attitude to abstain from eating. Obviously, this phenomenon can influence their health and recovery period after the childbirth indirectly. The object of this study is to find out the attitude of those mothers after the childbirth who abstain from eating in Ngebrak village, Subdistrict of Ringinrejo, Kediri Regency. The reseach design includes the cross sectional. The population is all mothers after childbirth who abstain from eating in Ngebrak village, Subdistrict of Ringinrejo, Kediri Regency. It is done toward the total sampling. The data is processed by analyzing the percentage. As the result, it is found out most respondents have three reasons to abstain of eating. There are 12 respondents (60%) and almost half of them have three kinds of prohibited meals. There are 7 respondents (35%) from the total of 20 respondents. The conclusion is most of those mothers after childbirth who abstain from eating is they do that because of beauty reason, cultural heredetary, elder people’s advice as well as their own belief and knowledge about abstaining as far as they know. Most avoided meals are animal protein. What would be better to do on this matter is by giving them information continously about commiting abstain from eating since it is still found nowdays. And most of them have more than a single reason to do that. Keywords: attitude, mother after childbirth, abstain from eating.
Pengembangan Produk Genteng Tanah Liat dengan Integrasi QFD dan Value Engineering
Authors: Purwatiningsih Dyah Retno
Published: July 2018

One of the construction material product that's have highly required in constructing a house is house roof that Is roof tile. On of the producen that's produce its in big scale is in Wendit, a country side of Mangliawan. This product as people known is calls as Wendit roof tilet.Wendit produce its roof tile in low quality and cost of its that people prefer choose another roof tile product that have more level either in cost also quality. If this condition is continue without a will to improve its quality, distribution and much more according to satisfy customer desire roof tile producen of Wendit in country side of Mangliawan will close down. A side impact of its degradation is will decreasing the earnings of country side society of Mangliawan and also they social economics in matter the loost of their only life-way to gain a money will decreasing a level of life in social economic and also rise-up the number of unemployment. To answer this problematic this research covered: identification requirement of customer and translating into characteristic of performance by using QFD, developing alternative of design and also Value product for the alternative with Value Engineering. Attribute wanted by customer to tile product for example model, strong, refinement, do not be bars , cool, tile size is not undersize, is easy to attached, price. Satisfaction of customer to the attributes when measured with scale 5 is have good with score above 3. By attention tile industry of Wendit exist in Worse luck, hence technical action and attribute which must be done conducted by tile industry of Wendit is as according to priority shall be as follows: repair of model according to desire of market, adjustment of size measure, printer appliance or of desk have to is made from good materials, have to pay attention pressure at the time of printing, one who do printing process have to which is experienced to be, adapted for by size measure of pres concrete, tile materials have to really solid, process combustion with heat which enough.
Cultivation of onions under drip irrigation in Southern Nepal
Authors: Bimala B B , Shuravilin A B , Ashraf Elsayed Mahmoud Elsayed -
Published: July 2018

Results of research on technology of drip irrigation on onions in Republic of Nepal are presented. The assessment of influence of moisture and nutrition levels of plants on productivity and quality of onions crop was done.
Amylase and phosphatase activity in tissues cecum in growing purebred and crossbred piglets
Authors: Terentyeva M G , Mardaryeva N V , Kuznetsova T V
Published: July 2018

Defined active α-amylase, alkaline and acid phosphatases in the tissues of three parts cecum (proximal, medial and distal) in growing pigs. The highest activity of the studied enzymes in the tissues of all parts of the intestine studied in pigs of large white breed and crossbred determined: α-amylase — a three-week and six-month, alkaline phosphatase — a two-week, acid phosphatase — in two-, three-and four-week.
Features of cultivation Salix caprea for reconstruction of the landscape gardening heritage
Authors: Zhiltsova O K , Sokolskaya O B , Filatov V N
Published: July 2018

Questions of cultivation Salix caprea L are taken up. For reconstruction of a landscape gardening heritage. The technology of cultivation of the given plant is developed for fast creation of green hedges and strengthening of slopes.
Pharmacognostical study of fruits of Serratula coronata
Authors: Komissarova E Y , Vandyshev V V , Miroshnikova E A , Terekhin A A , Klimahyn G I
Published: July 2018

The specific features of the morphological and anatomic common Serratula coronata fruits were examined. Oil content of fruits was determined, Analysis of triacylglyceride composition from oil of fruits was done with usage of NMR-spectroscopy.
Population structure of Corydalis intermedia (L.) Merat. in the “Bitsevsky forest” natural and historical park
Authors: Istomina I I , Pavlova M E , Terechin A A
Published: July 2018

The authors conducted a study of a cenopopulation chubarky intermediate related to rare species included in the Red data book of Moscow. For the first time in Bitsevsky Park revealed extensive cenopopulations locus of this type, age range which is polnotsennym with a shift towards young individuals, indicating a promising population status of this species in this habitat.
New methodical approaches to mapping of geosystems (by the example of Baikalian Siberia’s geosystems)
Authors: Vladimirov I.N.
Published: July 2018

The article considers a new approach to landscape mapping based on the synthesis of remote sensing data of high and medium spatial resolution, a digital elevation model, maps of various thematic contents, a set of global climate data, and materials of field research. The map of the Baikalian’s Siberia geosystems is based on the principles of the multistage regional-typological and structural-dynamic classification of geosystems proposed by Academician V.B. Sochava. The structure of the geosystems of the Baikalian Siberia is characterized by great complexity, both in the set of natural complexes and in the degree of their contrast. The regional classification range covers the geosystems inherent in different subcontinents of Asia and reflects their interpenetration, being a unique landscape-situational example of Siberian nature within North Asia. The map of the geosystems of the Baikalian Siberia reflects the main structural and dynamic diversity of geosystems in the region in the systems of their geographic and genetic spatial structures. These landscape cartographic studies fit into a single system of geographic forecasting and create a new fundamental scientific basis for developing recommendations for optimizing nature management in the Baikal region within the framework of implementing state environmental policy.
Investors' Processing of Financial Communications: A Persuasion Perspective
Authors: Hamilton Erin L. , Winchel Jennifer
Published: July 2018

In this paper, we provide a comprehensive summary of persuasion theories from a variety of fields (e.g., psychology, marketing, and economics) and describe how these theories can enhance our understanding of how investors process and respond to financial communications (e.g., firm disclosures and analyst research reports). We draw on dual-process theories of persuasion to describe the circumstances under which an investor's response to a financial disclosure is likely to represent the investor's intuition or reflect more deliberate and analytical processing of financial information. Examples from the financial accounting literature are used to illustrate how dual-process thinking and reasoning operate within a financial reporting domain. In addition, we offer broad suggestions on how financial accounting researchers can use the psychology of persuasion to understand and form empirical predictions about investor processing of and reaction to managers' and analysts' financial disclosures.
Workplace Mindfulness and its Effect on Staff Auditors' Audit Quality-Threatening Behavior
Authors: Herda David N. , Cannon Nathan H. , Young Randall F.
Published: July 2018

This study investigates the effect of staff auditors' workplace mindfulness on premature sign-off—a serious audit quality-threatening behavior that can go undetected through the review process. We also examine whether supervisor coaching is an effective means to engender workplace mindfulness. Using a sample of 115 auditors, we predict and find that (1) auditors who are coached by supervisors to appreciate the importance of their work to external financial statement users are more likely to be mindful in their work setting, and (2) greater workplace mindfulness about financial statement user considerations is associated with a reduced likelihood of auditor sign-off on an audit procedure not completed. We also find that supervisor coaching has an indirect effect on premature sign-off through workplace mindfulness. The results underscore the importance of workplace mindfulness in reducing audit quality-threatening behavior and indicate that supervisor coaching may be an effective technique in eliciting mindfulness among staff-level auditors.

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Use of Vascular Assessments and Novel Biomarkers to Predict Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes: The SUMMIT VIP Study
Authors: Shore Angela C. , Colhoun Helen M. , Natali Andrea , Palombo Carlo , Khan Faisel , Östling Gerd , Aizawa Kunihiko , Kennbäck Cecilia , Casanova Francesco , Persson Margaretha , Gooding Kim , Gates Phillip E. , Looker Helen , Dove Fiona , Belch Jill , Pinnola Silvia , Venturi Elena , Kozakova Michaela , Goncalves Isabel , Kravic Jasmina , Björkbacka Harry , Nilsson Jan
Published: July 2018

OBJECTIVE

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction represents an increasing clinical challenge in the treatment of diabetes. We used a panel of vascular imaging, functional assessments, and biomarkers reflecting different disease mechanisms to identify clinically useful markers of risk for cardiovascular (CV) events in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with or without manifest CVD.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

The study cohort consisted of 936 subjects with T2D recruited at four European centers. Carotid intima-media thickness and plaque area, ankle-brachial pressure index, arterial stiffness, endothelial function, and circulating biomarkers were analyzed at baseline, and CV events were monitored during a 3-year follow-up period.

RESULTS

The CV event rate in subjects with T2D was higher in those with (n = 440) than in those without (n = 496) manifest CVD at baseline (5.53 vs. 2.15/100 life-years, P < 0.0001). New CV events in subjects with T2D with manifest CVD were associated with higher baseline levels of inflammatory biomarkers (interleukin 6, chemokine ligand 3, pentraxin 3, and hs-CRP) and endothelial mitogens (hepatocyte growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor A), whereas CV events in subjects with T2D without manifest CVD were associated with more severe baseline atherosclerosis (median carotid plaque area 30.4 mm2 [16.1–92.2] vs. 19.5 mm2 [9.5–40.5], P = 0.01). Conventional risk factors, as well as measurements of arterial stiffness and endothelial reactivity, were not associated with CV events.

CONCLUSIONS

Our observations demonstrate that markers of inflammation and endothelial stress reflect CV risk in subjects with T2D with manifest CVD, whereas the risk for CV events in subjects with T2D without manifest CVD is primarily related to the severity of atherosclerosis.
LDL Cholesterol Rises With BMI Only in Lean Individuals: Cross-sectional U.S. and Spanish Representative Data
Authors: Laclaustra Martin , Lopez-Garcia Esther , Civeira Fernando , Garcia-Esquinas Esther , Graciani Auxiliadora , Guallar-Castillon Pilar , Banegas Jose R. , Rodriguez-Artalejo Fernando
Published: July 2018

OBJECTIVE

Elevated LDL cholesterol (LDLc) is not strongly associated with obesity or metabolic syndrome (MS), but this relationship repeatedly has been examined assuming a linear association. This study aimed to assess the dose-response relationship between body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference (WC) and LDLc and to evaluate its link to metabolic impairment.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Participants in the continuous National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 1999–2010) (n = 12,383) and the Study on Nutrition and Cardiovascular Risk (ENRICA, 2008–2010) (n = 11,765), representative samples of U.S. and Spanish noninstitutionalized populations, were cross-sectionally investigated. LDLc was modeled with age- and sex-adjusted regressions, with BMI and/or WC as explanatory variables included in models as two-segment linear and natural cubic splines.

RESULTS

In NHANES and ENRICA, slopes of the BMI-LDLc association changed (P < 0.001) at BMI 27.1 and 26.5 kg/m2, respectively, forming an inverted U shape. Below these BMI inflection points, LDLc rose 2.30 and 2.41 mg/dL per kg/m2 (both P < 0.001). However, above said points, LDLc declined −0.37 and −0.38 mg/dL per kg/m2 (both P < 0.001). The WC-LDLc relationship was similar to the BMI-LDLc relationship. Accumulation of MS traits was associated with a weakening of the positive BMI-LDLc association among lean participants (below the BMI inflection point). Aging shifted the inflection point of the BMI-LDLc relationship to lower BMI values.

CONCLUSIONS

The BMI- and WC-LDLc relationships have inverted U shapes. Diminishing associations between BMI and LDLc might indicate metabolic impairment as a result of aging or other metabolic diseases. In lean individuals, small weight losses might help to lower LDLc for cardiovascular prevention.
Estudio introductorio a Sobre la naturaleza del derecho y su relación con el deber de Antonio Rosmini
Authors: Buganza Torio Jacob
Published: July 2018

Este trabajo, que hemos intitulado “Sobre la naturaleza del derecho y su relación con el deber”, no es más que un extracto correspondiente a una obra mayor de Antonio Rosmini, a saber, la voluminosa Filosofia del Diritto.1De esta obra enorme hemos traducido, en primer lugar, en forma de opúsculo, el breve tratado de moral que ahí se encuentra. Tal opúsculo lo hemos rotulado en castellano “Sistema moral”, y se trata de un extracto que no es la primera vez que se separa de la obra mayor, pues en Italia ha sido efectuada esta extracción en más de una ocasión. Este es un estudio introductorio a dicha obra. 
Editorial
Authors: Ribeiro Marilda Pierro de Oliveira
Published: July 2018

Editorial
Investigando a incidência de solidão em um grupo de idosos portugueses
Authors: Lopes Maycon , Matos Alice Delerue
Published: July 2018

Na esteira da alteração dos padrões demográficos, a velhice marca de modo sem precedentes a sociedade contemporânea. Ser idoso tem sido largamente descrito na literatura como uma experiência de solidão, sentimento de caráter multifacetado que se origina na insatisfação com as relações interpessoais. Este trabalho foca a associação entre tal estado psíquico e o envelhecimento, e mensura a incidência deste sentimento em uma amostra composta por 64 idosos que participaram do projeto Bem Envelhecer, da Rede Europeia Anti-Pobreza (EAPN/Portugal). Privilegia-se neste estudo a relação entre as variadas dimensões da solidão e o cruzamento da mesma com diversas variáveis. Para tanto, fora aplicado um inquérito com questões sociodemográficas e a escala SELSA-S (Short Version of the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults). Os resultados apontam para a preponderância entre os participantes da pesquisa dos vínculos familiares, em detrimento dos sociais e românticos, e o período etário de 60 a 70 anos como particularmente vulnerável à emergência da solidão.
O Modelo Lúdico em crianças com Síndrome de Down
Authors: Diegues Débora , Souza-Silva João Roberto de , Carvalho Sueli Galego de , Fiamenghi Júnior Geraldo Antônio , Blascovi-Assis Silvana Maria
Published: July 2018

O Modelo Lúdico é um referencial teórico para a intervenção clínica, desenvolvido por Francine Ferland, terapeuta ocupacional, que tem como foco de investigação o brincar na prática clínica com crianças com deficiência física. O objetivo do trabalho foi verificar possíveis contribuições do modelo e de autores da Psicologia para análise do brincar de crianças com Síndrome de Down. O estudo incluiu oito crianças de ambos os sexos com diagnóstico de Síndrome de Down, com idade entre seis e dez anos, além de seus responsáveis legais. As crianças apresentaram interesse principalmente por estímulos sonoros, espontaneidade e prazer ao brincar. No entanto, nem todas apresentaram senso de humor, gosto por desafios e iniciativa, demonstrando uma forma de brincar mais passiva. Foi possível caracterizar alguns aspectos e interesses da criança com Síndrome de Down no brincar, oferecendo-se subsídios para que os profissionais de educação ou da saúde possam determinar focos de intervenção.
Luto e resiliência em vítimas da violência urbana no DF/Brasil
Authors: Sonoda Katerine Da Cruz Leal
Published: July 2018

O objetivo foi investigar mecanismos de reparação/ressignificação das experiências vividas por 13 vítimas indiretas da violência urbana no Distrito Federal. O principal instrumento utilizado foi a entrevista aberta em profundidade. As entrevistas ocorreram livremente. “Gostaria que me contasse a história da sua vida, da forma como o senhor (a) quiser” foi, inicialmente, a única instrução dada aos participantes. Para tratamento dos dados utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo temática e a interpretação da escuta psicanaliticamente informada. A família foi a principal instituição tradicional a quem os participantes recorreram para passar pelo luto e seguir com suas vidas. Os processos de luto diante da perda de pessoas próximas por causas violentas foram bem sucedidos para a maior parte dos participantes. A análise conjunta dos dados, articulado com a literatura especializada, aponta que “ficar bem” ou “ficar mal” após sofrer experiências de perda extremamente dolorosas está diretamente relacionado com a saída/elaboração do trabalho de luto.
Peran Koherensi terhadap Kelentingan Keluarga yang Memiliki Anak dengan Spektrum Autistik (ASA)
Authors: Maulidia Fachrun Naja , Kinanthi Melok Roro , Fitria Nurindah , Permata Atari Suci
Published: July 2018

Families of children with autism spectrum disorder experience a number of challenges in life, both physically, psychologically and socially. Families who can adapt effectively will be functioning well and prosper. They are not only survived, but also able to gain some positive benefits from the difficult situations. The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of family sense of coherence on family resilience among Families of children with autism spectrum disorder, based on mother's perspective as the primary caregiver. This study also wants to identify the difference of family sense of coherence and family resilience level based on several demographic factors such as the number of children, the age of Autistic children, the age of participant (mother), the amount of family expenditure, level of education, and length of diagnosis. Using quantitative approach with associative design, subjects in this research are 148 mothers who have a child with autism, living in Jabodetabek area. Data were obtained through questionnaire-based research instruments, which is Walsh Family Resilience Questionnaire and The Family Sense of Coherence Scale. The questionnaires were distributed to research participants through foundation or school concerned in autistic children. The data have been obtained and then analyzed by simple regression analysis. The result indicated that family sense of coherence has a positive and significant correlation between family resilience. It is indicated that family sense of coherence can help us to understand how a family becomes resilient when facing a difficult situation.
Aspects of elementary school teachers’ motivation for applying educational technologies
Authors:   Kozma Minin Nizhny Novgorod  State Pedagogical University, Sorokina Tatyana Mikhaylovna , Ivanova Natalya Valentinovna ,   Kozma Minin Nizhny Novgorod  State Pedagogical University
Published: July 2018

The purpose of the study is to analyze the particular characteristics of elementary school teachers’ motivation to implement modern educational technologies in their practice. In order to achieve the goal, the survey of teachers and content analysis were applied. 107 elementary school teachers having secondary professional education and different length of service were involved in a survey. The authors emphasize the most significant extrinsic and intrinsic motives and anti-motives for implementing the modern educational technologies in examinees; the prevalence of extrinsic motives is indicated. The research presents the optimization approaches devised and implemented to encourage the elementary school teachers who get a higher education at Kozma Minin Nizhny Novgorod State Pedagogical University in the form of extramural studies to use modern educational technologies. The resurvey results proved the efficiency of the areas of study, the growth of the intrinsic motives of examinees and the mitigation of their anti-motives to apply modern educational technologies.
Gender peculiarities of self-image perception by students
Authors:   Crimean Engineering and Pedagogical University, Senchenko Vladimir Vladimirovich
Published: July 2018

The paper analyzes the gender peculiarities of the perception of the body and appearance by university students. The study identifies and describes the cognitive, affective and conative components of the physical self-concept. By comparing male attitudes with female ones to his/her body and appearance, the author concludes that they differ in shaping their appearance, the perception of their physique, the expressiveness of their behavior. Based on the interview results, the research reveals the strategies for transforming the respondents’ appearance. Unrealistic and pharmacological strategies refer to the passive strategy of changing one’s body; natural and style strategies are regarded as an active one. The propensity of males and females for one or another strategy is analyzed. The differences in choosing the active strategies (natural and style) by boys and girls are revealed.
Concerning the development of political subjectivity of the Russian youth in the political socialization process
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Samsonova Tatyana Nikolaevna
Published: July 2018

The study analyzes the major aspects of political socialization of the Russian youth in the early twenty-first century that affect the development of its political subjectivity. Factors and problems in developing and fulfilling the political potential of the younger generation are defined. Personal, social, cultural, political, and historical changes have a different impact on young citizens, thus creating the generational differences in political attitudes and behavioral patterns. The author emphasizes the civic education, the role of different forms of political involvement and civic engagement when achieving the political potential of the Russian youth and its role in further integration into public policy. The research identifies that the creation of an effective model of the youth political socialization requires the constructive cooperation between the state (the necessity to update the priorities for the state youth policy at the national and regional levels) and the institutions of the civil society, in particular youth organizations and associations. The emphasis is made on further sociological studies of the Russian youth, the development of a general theory of political socialization.
The psychological status of police cadets in view of psychomotor and individual traits of temperament
Authors:   Krasnodar University of  the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Koroleva Tatyana Petrovna , Soloviev Nikolay Nikolaevich ,   Krasnodar University of  the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Published: July 2018

The paper analyzed the main theoretical and experimental studies on the properties of the nervous system and temperament. The research examined the psychological status of police cadets through psychomotor manifestations of the properties of the nervous system according to the criteria of flicker-fusion frequencies, response to a moving object with feedback and without it (anticipating type), as well as the tapping test. The author tested a total of 363 physically and mentally healthy male students aged 18–20 studying at Krasnodar University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Psychomotor indicators of the properties of the nervous system were compared with the properties of the personality according to the 16PF Questionnaire by R. Cattell, the indicators of modalities of perception, intuition, psychic abilities according to Eysenck, circadian rhythm, activation of the nervous system, functional status according to Genchy’s test, general and specific physical preparedness. These indicators were correlated with the population (psychogenetic) test indicators in a part of a sample as well. The indices of temperament types according to Verbal Portrait Individual Test were compared with the personality types according to Oldham-Morris, the indicators of post-traumatic states, resilience and MMPI scales. The ranges of psychomotor manifestations of eight statistically different combinations of neuro-dynamic properties with respect to the orthogonal system of temperament types were determined according to the criteria of flicker-fusion frequencies, response to a moving object and tapping test. The research revealed previously unknown interrelations of the properties of the nervous system with the indices of circadian rhythm, sleep duration, anatomical features and weather dependence. The study determined the coherence of types of temperament according to Verbal Portrait Individual Test with the appropriate qualities and states of the personality.
Treatment of congenital distal ureteral orifice stenosis by endoscopic laser ablation in dogs: 16 cases (2010–2014)
Authors: Meler Erika , Berent Allyson C. , Weisse Chick , Dunn Marilyn
Published: July 2018

OBJECTIVE To determine characteristics of and outcomes for dogs with congenital distal ureteral orifice stenosis (CDUOS) treated by cystoscopic-guided laser ablation (CLA).

DESIGN Retrospective case series.

ANIMALS 16 client-owned dogs with CDUOS treated by CLA at 2 veterinary hospitals between 2010 and 2014.

PROCEDURES Medical records were reviewed and data collected regarding clinical findings, imaging results, surgery characteristics, treatment, and outcome. Follow-up information was collected from dog owners and referring veterinarians via standardized interview.

RESULTS Dogs included 10 males and 6 females; median age was 11.5 months (range, 4 to 112 months). Labrador Retriever (n = 6; 3 males) was the most common breed. Intramural ectopic ureteral openings were identified at the site of stenosis in 15 dogs (18/20 stenotic ureteral openings). Treatment with CLA to enlarge and relocate the stenotic opening was successful in all dogs. Median duration of anesthesia and hospitalization was 105 minutes and 24 hours, respectively. No complications were noted. Fourteen dogs remained alive (2 lost to follow-up) during a median follow-up period of 14.5 months. Owners of 11 of 13 dogs reported improvement in their dog's quality of life after CLA. The treated ureteral orifice remained patent in the 2 dogs that were reimaged.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE CDUOS should be considered as a differential diagnosis for dogs with idiopathic distal ureteral obstruction, particularly young male Labrador Retrievers, and was most often associated with an intramural ectopic ureter in this study. Treatment with CLA was safe and effective for opening the ureteral orifice.
Carbon nanotubes with controlled length – preparation, characterization and their cytocompatibility effects
Authors: Cendrowski Krzysztof , Jedrzejczak-Silicka Magdalena
Published: July 2018

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have attracted huge attention due to their multifunctionality. Their unique properties allows for covalent and noncovalent modifications. The most simple method for functionalization of carbon nanotubes is their decoration with the oxygen containing moieties which can be further simultaneously functionalized for design of new class carriers for targeting and imaging. Here, we present methodology for chopping nanotubes, characterization of MWCNTs, the effect of size on the biocompatibility in culture of L929 mouse fibroblasts using WST-1, LDH and apoptosis assays. The analysis provides the optimal carbon nanotubes length and concentration which can be used for functionalization in order to minimize the effect of the secondary agglomeration when interacting with cells.
Synthesis, characterization of Hollandite Ag2Mn8O16 on TiO2 nanotubes and their photocatalytic properties for Rhodamine B degradation
Authors: Thabit Mohamed , Liu Huiling , Zhang Jian , Wang Bing
Published: July 2018

In this research Ag2Mn8O16 nanocrystals/TiO2 nanotubes, photoelectrodes were successfully prepared through anodization and annihilation steps, followed by electrodeposition of MnO2 and Ag in a three electrodes cell. The obtained photoelectrodes were dried, then annealed for crystallization, the morphology and structure of the fabricated electrodes were characterized via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The light absorption and harvesting properties were investigated through UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectrum (DRS), photocatalytic performances were evaluated by degradation of 50 mL of Rhodamine B (5 mg L−1) under Xenon light irradiation for 2 h. Results illustrated that the fabricated photoelectrodes show remarkable photo-degradation properties of organic pollutants in aqueous mediums.
Policy regime and policy change: Comparing the phenomenon of local government before and after regional autonomy
Authors: Kamaludin Kamaludin , Usman Berto
Published: July 2018

This research aims to evaluate the financial performance of four municipalities (Bengkulu City, Rejang Lebong Regency, South Bengkulu Regency, and North Bengkulu Regency) in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. The study also identifies the contribution of several financial variables before and after the implementation of regional autonomy. Theoretically, regional autonomy enables these four municipalities to manage their Local Own-Source Revenue (LOSR or PAD - Pendapatan Asli Daerah) better because these municipalities now have to learn to manage their financial resources independently. However, the findings indicate that these four municipalities still exhibit a high financial dependency on the central government or the fiscal balance fund. Consequently, the contribution of LOSR to the total income is still low. Besides, the study finds that these four municipalities exhibit a sufficiently good efficiency ratio but a fluctuating LOSR growth ratio, especially in some municipalities before the proliferation of new municipalities. Further, the main variables of the degree of financial decentralization, local financial autonomy, efficiency, and LOSR growth do not exhibit significant differences between the pre- and post- regional autonomy implementation.
Inclusive Education in Bangladesh: Digging Deeper into Educational Prospects of Children with Disabilities in Bangladesh
Authors: Zulfiqar Bushra , Shahinujjaman Md. , Hossain Najmul , Najmul Hossain
Published: July 2018

This paper explores multiple dimensions of inclusive education in Bangladeshs targeted schools. It compares the educational performance of children with disabilities to children without disabilities analysing their participation, retention and school completion rates. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, it tries to explore the existing inclusive education practices at school level for quality and learning. The study uses community resource mapping, open-ended interviews, field observations, a quality assessment framework and literature review as the main research tools. The study found that at the primary level while significant number of children with disabilities enrol, their participation gradually decreases in the upper classes. In the targeted schools, enrolment of children with disabilities was at 35 percent in grade 1, which reduced to 31.5 percent in grade 2, further to 25 percent in grade 3 and to as low as 8.5 percent in grade 4, demonstrating a consistent decline in participation rates (?±11.7). Thus it became clear that significant number of children with disabilities were unsuccessful to get promoted to the next grade or got dropped out every year from the schools. The study findings also suggest that despite the drop outs, teachers in the targeted schools found the enthusiasm and responsiveness of children with disabilities highly positive.
Executive Function Skills and Their Effect on the Academic Life of Students
Authors: MA Ariel Ora , PhD Roland Sahatcija , MSc Anxhela Ferhataj
Published: July 2018

Executive function skills are skills that assist individuals in achieving their objectives. They are relevant not only to academic settings, but are also of import in other areas of life. As a result of their importance, they have become the focus of many studies. Executive function skills are essential in order to be successful in academia, as well as in the professional development of the individual. From an organizational point of view, these skills are regarded to be indispensable in increasing the effectiveness of human resources. The objective of this research is the investigation of student executive function skills and the study of their impact on their academic life. The study sample consists of 165 students at the Mediterranean University of Albania. The descriptive method and quantitative research will be used in this study. The research instrument is the questionnaire, which was distributed online. The testing of the hypotheses is conducted through the use of a 95% confidence interval. The study concluded that executive function skills have a positive impact on the academic achievement of students. The executive function skills most drawn upon by students are: response inhibition, metacognition and time management. Whereas, the executive function skills that students need to further boost are: stress tolerance, task initiation and emotional control.
Evaluating English Module: Guidance to Help Develop Ideas for Writing
Authors: Fauzi Tg Nur Liyana Bt Tengku Mohamed , Rosly Rohazlyn Bt , Tarmizi Muna Liyana Bt Mohamad
Published: July 2018

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Research Trends in Relation to the Orientation of the University Research Centers: Perspectives from the Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Valencia Daniel Cardona , Bran-Piedraita Lemy , Osorio Alejandro Ocampo
Published: July 2018

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Risk Responsiveness Based Organizational Change Management
Authors: Kozák Tamás
Published: July 2018

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Direct Method for teaching Arabic language in Tongxin Arabic college of Ningxia in China
Authors: Xuan Ma , Mei Suo Yan
Published: July 2018

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Method of Analogy (Uslub Al-Tashbih) in Arabic and Chinese Rhetoric: the Analysis and Comparative Study
Authors: Ying Li , Atoh Nazri , Mei Suo Yan
Published: July 2018

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Impact of Unemployment on Economic Growth: Evidence from Western Balkans
Authors: Kukaj Diellza
Published: July 2018

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Determining Factors in Measuring Consumators Trends for Consumption
Authors: Deda PhD. Eriona , Brajshori Behxhet
Published: July 2018

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Digital Strategies for Marketing Relationships with Customers
Authors: Yaneva Ralitsa
Published: July 2018

In the conditions of the new economy and in the spirit of the relationship marketing and corporate social responsibility, the digital strategies of building bonds with the consumer are a major area for competitiveness. The present report suggests a model of digital marketing strategies for bonds between a business entity and a client. Based on a study of 303 consumers and 78 companies, consumer opinions about the role of the instruments of the major strategies for mutual bonds—strategies for retention, attraction, and development of a bond—were analyzed. There is analysis of the digital communication tools and principles most used by the companies. The comparative analysis of the results of the research allows the formulation of recommendations for the business entities for the application of a package of digital tools for bonds with the consumers and the improvement of the results of these activities.
The Abusive Character of the Contractual Clauses Currency Risk Clause
Authors: Adriana Carmen
Published: July 2018

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Decision-Making Process in Foreign Investment Choices
Authors: Qur’an Marwan Al
Published: July 2018

This exploratory investigation aims to develop a managerial decision model that assist international firms and investors in selecting the right valuable foreign country for their international operations. Two comparative and rich-information case studies were purposefully selected from among Arabian large firms. Additionally, six international investment decisions were investigated within these two cases and data were collected by in-depth interviews, follow-up interviews and questionnaire instrument. Within and cross-case analyses were undertaken in the current investigation. The findings demonstrated that a methodical and international experience-based strategic decision-making process was adopted to attain a profitable foreign country choice. The decision process comprised five critical managerial phases; that is, (1) analysis of internationalization drivers, (2) searching and development of location determinants and country alternatives, (3) obtaining adequate and related-information about potential countries, and, ultimately, assessment for these alternatives, (4) selection of a final beneficial foreign country choice, and, finally, (5) effective implementation of the selected country choice. The research findings provide theoretical and practical implications to the internationalization of firms as well as international investment. Further, it provides significant methodological contributions to international business research in relation to an effective multiple case study approach to capture elements of the international market selection process.
Human Resource Motivation, a Necessity Dictated by the Actual Condition of the Market and the Future: A study Performed in the Albanian Banking Sector
Authors: Kacollja PhD. Albana , Balliu PhD. Teuta , Sejdini Imelda
Published: July 2018

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Real Estate Market in Tirana
Authors: Koprencka Luciana , Gjini Valbona , Hysi Redian
Published: July 2018

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The Impact of Using Mathematical Models in the Growth of Regional Economic Indicators, Strengthening the Role of the State
Authors: Ramosacaj Miftar , Hasani Vjollca , Dumi Alba Robert
Published: July 2018

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Concerning the Apparition of a Mobile Phone in a 17th Century Painting and Its Issuefication
Authors: Bakhtiar Siavash
Published: July 2018

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Private Armies in Contemporary International Politics
Authors: Ahmedi Bujar , Ahmeti Besian
Published: July 2018

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The Effect of Care Quality by Managing the Institute of Anatomy Pathology in Kosovo
Authors: Loxha Sadushe , Degjoni Rudina
Published: July 2018

Background: The management of the Institute of Pathological Anatomy in Kosovo is the only institution providing tertiary diagnostic services for the population of Kosovo. In the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the IPA, the priority is to manage the quality and accuracy of the diagnostic results. The IPA mission is to improve workflow management, reduce diagnostic errors, increase speed and diagnose quality.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the effect of quality of care diagnostic services in IPA and to assess to the management of IPA to change the factors that have affected the management of the institution so far. These factors relate to centralization, lack of autonomy, lack of financial resources for facility maintenance, lack of modern diagnostic equipment, lack of clinical specialties, lack of medical reagents, lack of clinical protocols. Bureaucratic hacks designed by health policy makers in Kosovo have influenced the progress of the IPA, so slowly to date.

Method: With a random sampling, 250 patients with different health problems (tumors) were recruited into the IPA for the period January 2018. The average age of participating subjects (n=250) by random sampling was 56.6 ± 11.6 years, where age group the youngest of patients ranging from 20 to 35 years old, which accounts for 6, 40% of the total number of patients diagnosed, the age group 36-50 is 32.80%, the age group of 51-65 years old 42% and the age group> 65 years old represents 18.80% of the total number of patients diagnosed in IPA.

Results: The abstract concludes with a list of evidences facing the public IPA in Kosovo. IPA’s management role is a new approach, important to Kosovo and the health of its population. Increasing and timely provision of patient diagnosis is the achievement of institution management and the advancement of diagnostic quality of examinations in this institution. The evidence, that collaboration between IPA's internal and external clinicians and the use of advanced technology will significantly increase the patient's diagnostic activity. Finding outcomes will have a theoretical and practical impact on improving IPA work by recommending a research with some key findings for IPA management.
Clinical and Environmental Factors Associated with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Prisoners in Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Filho Cesario Rui Callou , Mesquita Caroline Antero Machado , Bandeira Carina Barbosa
Published: July 2018

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Regulations on Occupational Health and the Role of Labor Inspection
Authors: Sema-Dervishi Eneida
Published: July 2018

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Internationalisation with Chinese Characteristics – Tracing the Development Path of a Thoroughly Modern Chinese University
Authors: O’Sullivan Kathy
Published: July 2018

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Inter-Religious Communication, Religious Radicalization and Security Issues
Authors: Shala Xhavit
Published: July 2018

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Theoretical Approach to Enhance Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning Through Montessori Methodology
Authors: Boté Juan-José
Published: July 2018

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Achieving Social Equality for Women in Vietnam Today: Some Lesson Learned
Authors: Thi Nga Nguyen , Kim Dr. Oanh Hoang Thi
Published: July 2018

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Negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia from Rambouillet to Independence 1999-2008
Authors: Nurboja Reshat
Published: July 2018

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ANALISIS PRESTASI AKADEMIK MAHASISWA LULUSAN JURUSAN PENDIDIKAN MIPA FKIP UNTAN DITINJAU DARI JALUR MASUK (SNMPTN, SBMPTN, MANDIRI) DAN PROGRAM KULIAH (S-1 REGULER, S-1 PERCEPATAN APK)
Authors: Djudin Tomo
Published: July 2018

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilakukan untuk memperoleh gambaran obyektif dan akurat terkait prestasi akademik ditinjau dari jalur masuk (SNMPTN, SBMPTN, dan Mandiri) dan program kuliah (S-1 Reguler dan Percepatan APK)  mahasiswa jurusan Pendidikan MIPA FKIP di Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak.  Metode dan bentuk penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif-komparasional dan deskriptif-korelasional. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 620 mahasiswa diambil menggunakan proportioned stratified random sampling. Data berbentuk Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK) dan Lama (tahun) Studi Mahasiswa dikumpulkan menggunakan teknik dokumenter (bersumber dari SIAKAD Biro Administrasi Akademik dan Kemahasiswaan Universitas Tanjungpura.Berdasarkan analisis data, secara deskriptif diperoleh temuan bahwa prestasi akademik (IPK) mahasiswa lulusan (wisudawan 5 tahun akhir) jurusan PMIPA FKIP Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak adalah 3,29 (termasuk kategori sangat memuaskan) dan rata-rata lama studi 4,79 tahun. Beberapa temuan lainnya adalah sebagai berikut: (1) Ada perbedaan (signifikan) prestasi akademik (IPK) mahasiswa lulusan jurusan PMIPA ditinjau dari jalur masuk (p ‹ 0,05). Tetapi, bila ditinjau dari program kuliah, perbedaan prestasi akademik mahasiswa tersebut tidak signifikan (p › 0,05); (2) Ada perbedaan (signifikan) lama studi mahasiswa ditinjau dari jalur masuk dan program kuliah (p ‹ 0,05); Masa Studi mahasiswa Program S-1 Reguler lebih lama daripada masa studi mahasiswa Program S-1 Percepatan APK (Nonreguler); (3) Ada interaksi antara faktor jalur masuk dan program kuliah dalam mempengaruhi prestasi akademik dan lama studi mahasiswa; dan (4) Ada hubungan negatif cukup kuat dan signifikan antara prestasi akademik dan lama studi mahasiswa ( r = -0,536,  p ‹ 0,05).            Sejalan dengan temuan penelitian di atas, kepada pimpinan fakultas di FKIP Untan  direkomendasikan, antara lain. memperbaiki pangkalan data (data-base) mahasiswa dan menerjemahkannya sebagai salah satu masukan dalam proses perencanaan program pengelolaan insitusi yang terkait Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. Kata Kunci :  analisis prestasi akademik, lama studi,  jalur masuk, program kuliah
Learning Continuous and Data-Driven Molecular Descriptors by Translating Equivalent Chemical Representations
Authors: Winter Robin , Montanari Floriane , Noé Frank , Clevert Djork-Arné
Published: July 2018

There has been a recent surge of interest in using machine learning across chemical space in order to predict properties of molecules or design molecules and materials with desired properties. Most of this work relies on defining clever feature representations, in which the chemical graph structure is encoded in a uniform way such that predictions across chemical space can be made. In this work, we propose to exploit the powerful ability of deep neural networks to learn a feature representation from low-level encodings of a huge corpus of chemical structures. Our model borrows ideas from neural machine translation: it translates between two semantically equivalent but syntactically different representations of molecular structures, compressing the meaningful information both representations have in common in a low-dimensional representation vector. Once the model is trained, this representation can be extracted for any new molecule and utilized as descriptor. In fair benchmarks with respect to various human-engineered molecular fingerprints and graph-convolution models, our method shows competitive performance in modelling quantitative structure-activity relationships in all analyzed datasets. Additionally, we show that our descriptor significantly outperforms all baseline molecular fingerprints in two ligand-based virtual screening tasks. Overall, our descriptors show the most consistent performances over all experiments. The continuity of the descriptor space and the existence of the decoder that permits to deduce a chemical structure from an embedding vector allows for exploration of the space and opens up new opportunities for compound optimization and idea generation.