bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
118th Annual Meeting, Medical Library Association, Inc., Atlanta, GA, May 18–23, 2018
Authors: Pionke JJ , Aaronson Ellen
Published: July 2019

The Medical Library Association (MLA) held its 118th annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, May 18–23, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The meeting theme was “Adapting, Transforming, Leading.”
Bibliotherapy
Authors: Truex Eleanor Shanklin
Published: July 2019

The editors are to be lauded for pulling together a resource that provides such comprehensive and forthright information on the current status of bibliotherapy, its pitfalls, and its problems, as well as suggestions on how to strengthen it as a therapy.
Food & Nutrition: What Everyone Needs to Know
Authors: Truex Eleanor Shanklin
Published: July 2019

I laud Professor Newby for her effort in producing a nutrition book that is accessible for a casual reader, but I cannot condone the severing of sources to information; it undermines the credibility of the writing.
The status quo bias and the uptake of open access
Authors: Cantrell Melissa H. , Collister Lauren B.
Published: July 2019

In this paper we argue that the framing of open access through language adopted by a variety of stakeholders serves to inhibit the uptake of open access publishing through the mechanisms of complexity and cognitive load. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, we analyze both the language and tiers of decisions that confront authors seeking information online about open access. We conclude that this information is for the most part prohibitively complex and introduces contradictory interpretations and executions of open access that act to motivate a phenomenon known as the status quo bias. The only reliable method of counteracting this status quo bias in order to bolster the uptake of open access is to re-frame the language that is commonly employed in association with open access and to minimize the tiers of decisions expected of authors, which create a barrier rather than a gateway to open access engagement.
A Study on the Relationship Between New Business Start Up and Micro Credit Institution and Business Growth of Small Scale Enterprises
Authors: F. A. Alabi
Published: July 2019

This academic study evaluates the evaluate the relationship between new business start up and micro credit institution and business growth of small scale enterprises that operates in six states that made up the South-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The study, which is based on descriptive research methodology, involved the use of data from both primary and secondary sources. The stratified sampling technique was used for determining the sample population, while well structured questionnaires was used as the main tool for collection of primary data. The Microfinance Bank records of clients served as the main source of secondary data for this study. Both the descriptive and inferential analytical techniques of the SPSS packaged were used to analyze the data obtained from the respondents. The results indicated significant relationship between new business start-ups and business growth of Small Scale Enterprises (SSEs). The findings also revealed that increasing the start-up capital will increase the chances of business survival and growth. Consequently, we recommend that the federal, state and local government should create lending programs that will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to have more access to microcredit. We also suggest that Nigerian government should enact laws and implement policies that will make it easier for small scale entrepreneurs to obtain finance necessary for the expansion of their businesses.
The Effectiveness of Internal Controls in Rural Community Banks: Evidence from Ghana
Authors: Jianguo Du , Ibrahim Rauf , Yao Peter Lartey , Santosh Rupa Jaladi , Kwabena Amponsah Clinton
Published: July 2019

Internal control is relevant in every business establishment, though its presence may not be a guarantee that fraud and corporate scandals would cease to occur. From the rural banking communities in Ghana, this study examines the significance of internal control element on the performance of elected rural banks. The statistical analysis and inferential judgment is based on the responses gathered from 650 bank employees on the functioning of internal controls.  Based on the quantitative results and analysis, the study found a highly significant relationship between internal controls and performance of banks with respect to the principles prescribed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organization of the Treadway Commission framework –COSO. There exist a very strong internal control systems in the rural banks of Ghana, however monitoring, control activities and issues of corporate governance need to be addressed.
An Investigation of Collegiate Students’ Motivation and Its Impact on Attitude for Learning English as a Second Language at Government Degree College Mehar
Authors: Khokhar Mumtaz Ali , Lohar Shoukat Ali
Published: July 2019

Motivation is a great stimuli for learning (Schmid, Palminteri, Lafargue, & Pessiglione, 2010) and learning a second language involves integrative and instrumental motivation (Curral & Marques- Quenterio, 2009). Influences of motivation in interior Sindh, Pakistan, speak volumes of factors. This study investigates the motivation of collegiate students at Government Degree College Mehar for learning English as a second language. Furthermore, to know the factors instrumental or integrative that motivated students for learning English language, the quantitative design was employed to conduct the research. The questionnaire encompasses 20 close ended items which were adapted from Gardener’s AMTB. The questionnaire is based on 5 point Likert scale, and the data were collected from 180 participants at Government Degree College Mehar. Data were analyzed through SPSS. The findings reveal that highest mean of the item number (1) is (4.73) and it reflects participants are instrumentally motivated whereas they are less integrative motivated. The parental influence has also shown positive results. As it is evident from the item number (11) that excelled in mean of the above item as (4.21). The parental encouragement has boosted the interest as well as confidence of the children for learning English language. The students’ over all attitude for learning English language is found greater in the mean item number (9) as (4.42) which all support that instrumental motivation plays major role for learning English at Government Degree College Mehar. The study recommends that functional and practical courses should be added in syllabi to enable students to achieve their instrumental aim and objectives.
Do Athletic Experiences Lead to Desirable Workplace Motivation? A Proposed Exploratory Framework
Authors: Lion Robert W.
Published: July 2019

With an increasing level of attention given to the concept of motivation in the workforce, anecdotal evidence suggests that many employers have a preference towards hiring individuals with athletic backgrounds. While only limited research, at best, has studied this phenomenon to demonstrate any empirically supported framework of why former high school or college athletes may be perceived as more ideal employees, the following proposes a logical path forward to begin to empirically test the accuracy of the belief that sport participants and athletes could make better employees by specifically studying the transfer of a person’s motivational outlook from the athletic experience to the workplace.
Influence of High-Performance Work System on Employee Service Performance and OCB: The Mediating Role of PsyCap
Authors: Nadeem Kashif , Riaz Amir , Iftikhar Yasir , Ahmad Muhammad Bilal , Shamshad Waqas
Published: July 2019

High-performance work system (HPWS) has been viewed as black-box over the last decade and there is a need for better understanding of the mechanism through which employee performance can be enhanced significantly. Based on the 371 samples collected from banking, insurance, airline, telecommunication, and hospitality, this study provides empirical evidence that HPWS positively influence the service performance of employees and PsyCap mediates the relationship of high-performance work system and employee service performance, OCB among service sector employees of Pakistan. The implications of this study conclude the findings in detail.
A linguistic Study of Euphemistic Expressions in Shakespearian Tragedies
Authors: Jubran Haider Saad Yahya , Sa'eed Manaar Kamil
Published: July 2019

Nowadays, people use euphemism just to avoid naming abstract things and objects directly, since they do not like just to empress other people. By attempting to avoid hurting the emotion of others, there is an attempt to reduce the depressing effects of the words by using another substitution this indicates that at whatever time people approach a responsive topic; they try to use such expression to reduce the harsh influence on listeners. However, the major aim of this research is to analyze the uses of euphemisms in Shakespearian tragedies such as Othello, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and Antony and Cleopatra. The research consists of two parts. The theoretical part which provides an introduction about the meaning of euphemism, types, origin, etymology and its functions, while various examples from Shakespeare's tragedies will be discussed in the practical part. It ends with a conclusion which sums up the main findings of the research.
Surveying the Level of Perceived Freedom of University Students in their Leisure Time
Authors: Çakır Veli Ozan
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of perceived freedom of university students in their leisure time with respect to various parameters. The sample group of the study has been selected with purposive sampling method among Dumlupinar University PE and Sports College students with an average age of 22.49±2.76, of whom 192 are male and 98 are female, with a total of 290 students. In the study, “Freedom Perceived in Leisure Time Scale” which has been developed by Witt and Ellis (1985) and adapted to Turkish by Lapa and Tercan (2017), has been used. To determine the personal information of participants percentage and frequency methods, and to determine whether the data has normal distribution or not Shapiro Wilks normality test has been conducted and once it has been concluded, that the data was suitable for parametric test conditions, independent T Test and ANOVA Test has been used to analyse the data. Analysis shows, that with respect to gender, age, department, grade, and weekly leisure time sufficiency parameters there is no significant difference in perceived level of freedom, but with respect to welfare level and sports branch parameters there is a statistically meaningful difference. Consequently, it has been concluded, that in the perceived level of freedom of participants there are differences with respect to various parameters.
La incorporación de la enseñanza de la economía en el sistema educativo
Authors: Martínez Julia Evelyn
Published: July 2019

Revista de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales No.7, 2016: 33-38
La enseñanza de la antropología en el sistema educativo: retos y desafíos actuales
Authors: Ortiz Gómez Ana Silvia
Published: July 2019

Revista de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales No.7, 2016: 39-45
Educación e inserción social: problemática actual de la educación en adolescentes y jóvenes bajo medidas de internamiento en El Salvador
Authors: Ventura Edgar
Published: July 2019

El presente trabajo constituye un diagnóstico de la situación actual referente a la atención educativa que reciben los menores de edad en los Centros Educativos adscritos a los Centros de Inserción Social (CIS) en El Salvador. El trabajo sigue una metodología de análisis y reflexión de la situación global de la educación en lo referente a acceso y permanencia en los primeros años de escolaridad; reseña las principales características del proceso educativo en los CIS que ponen de manifiesto las virtudes y limitantes del mismo para conseguir la efectiva inserción social de los jóvenes sujetos de cometimiento de delitos identificando, entre otros aspectos, dos limitantes decisivas que son la falta de especialización docente en educación en contextos de encierro y la inexistencia de lineamientos específicos que orienten el tratamiento educativo. Finalmente, concluye con recomendaciones básicas orientadas al mejoramiento de los procesos socio educativos que tienen lugar en los CIS.

Revista de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales No.7, 2016: 77-110
Does Availability Bias Have Influence on FMCG Investors? An Empirical Study on Cognitive Dissonance, Rational Behaviour and Mental Accounting Bias
Authors: Gowri B Shantha , Seetha Ram Vedantam
Published: July 2019

Investors usually rely on the first-hand information to take their investment decisions. Investors are prone to many types of heuristics and bias which can lead to indecisive situations or irrational behavior and affect their performance. Indecisive state of mind of investors is attributed due to cognitive dissonance as it differs from their belief and the facts they come in reality. Mental accounting has its own advantages of meeting the investor’s goal on time and allocating resources effectively to achieve each of their investment objectives, on the contrary it can also lead to poor portfolio management and performance. The current study is conducted in order to understand the influence of availability heuristic influence on cognitive dissonance and rational behavior through mental accounting bias as a mediating factor exclusively on Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) investor’s decision making in stock market. Data was collected by purposive sampling method using self-administered questionnaire from 614 FMCG investors through 15 stock broking firms registered in Hyderabad city, tools like correlation, analysis of variance, Cronbach Alpha test, linear regression and mediation are used for data analysis. The results reveal that availability bias, cognitive dissonance and rational behavior are highly correlated to one another. Availability bias influence on cognitive dissonance and rational behavior of FMCG investors through mental accounting bias is negligible. Though many studies have accepted the major role played by mental accounting bias and few against it in our study it is proved to be negligible in case of defensive sectors of FMCG investors.
Waxy maize, corn and cassava starch: Thermal degradation kinetics
Authors: Merci Aline , Mali Suzana , Carvalho Gizilene Maria de
Published: July 2019

O uso de amidos na área de alimentos e materiais requer processamento a temperaturas elevadas. O estudo da cinética de degradação térmica dos amidos e sua relação com o teor de amilose, cristalinidade, viscosidade e propriedades térmicas podem ajudar a projetar as condições de processamento. A cristalinidade e o ordenamento de amidos de milho, mandioca e ceroso foram determinados por difração de raios X (DRX) e espectroscopia no infravermelho por transformada de Fourier (FTIR), respectivamente. Correlação entre cristalinidade, viscosidade e teor de amilose foi encontrada. Os parâmetros cinéticos (energia de ativação (Ea), ordem e fator pré-exponencial (A)) foram determinados através de três modelos: Coats-Redfern, Broido e van Klevelen, utilizando o método de melhor ajuste linear. A ordem global do processo de degradação térmica de todos os amidos foi determinada como de primeira ordem. O valor da Ea aumenta seguindo a ordem: milho < mandioca < milho ceroso. Os maiores valores de A e Ea encontrados para o amido ceroso indicam que as diferenças estruturais influenciam o processo de degradação térmica.
Recycled concrete blocks used as coarse aggregate in the floor of rural facilities
Authors: Viero da Costa Matheus , Formagini Sidiclei , Couto Santos Rodrigo , Zucca Rafael , Lovatto Juliano
Published: July 2019

No Brasil o descarte inadequado de resíduos da construção civil em áreas de transição entre o urbano e rural tem resultado em danos aos mananciais, sendo comum entradas e saídas de cidades e povoados rurais serem utilizados como depósitos irregulares de entulhos. Pesquisas sobre o tema “reuso de resíduos da construção” estão evidenciadas nos dias atuais visando o desenvolvimento sustentável do meio rural. Posto isto, este estudo verificou a viabilidade do uso de resíduos de blocos de concreto como agregado graúdo em novos pisos de concreto de construções rurais. Inicialmente o material reciclado foi caracterizado por sua distribuição granulométrica e massa específica. Depois elaborou-se traços de concreto, sendo o de referência (R0) sem bloco triturado, R25 (250 kg/m3 de bloco triturado), R50 (490 kg/m3 de bloco triturado) e R75 (721 kg/m3 de bloco triturado), fixando-se o volume de cimento. As amostras foram caracterizadas no estado fresco pelo ensaio de abatimento do tronco de cone e estado endurecido pelos ensaios de compressão simples e absorção de água. Ao final verificou-se que o concreto R25 têm condição de ser utilizado em pisos de instalações para produção animal, pisos para pedestres e pisos de moradias térreas, sem fins estruturais.
Interferência da adição de fibras de polipropileno e finos de basalto na resistência mecânica de micro-concreto
Authors: Rando Junior André Meneghel , Guerra Leonardo , Morales Gilson
Published: July 2019

Este estudo propõe adicionar resíduos de basalto e fibras de polipropileno ao micro-concreto observando sua resistência à tração e à compressão, bem como sua trabalhabilidade. Foi estabelecido inicialmente o traço de referência de concreto convencional 1:2:3 em massa, a relação água/cimento 0.47 e desenvolvidos traços com diferentes teores de adições. Foi fixada uma consistência padrão a partir do traço de referência, a qual foi mantida com o uso de aditivo plastificante. Verificou-se que os concretos com as adiçoes apresentaram-se mais untuosos e fáceis de manusear que o concreto de referência, mesmo com o mesmo abatimento. Ocorreu um aumento de 30% na resistência mecânica à compressão comparado ao concreto convencional, que se considera ser pelo efeito filer do pó de basalto e um pouco pela interferência das fibras na progressão das fissuras térmicas. Não se verificou alteração considerável na resistência à tração. O estudo revelou que os materiais ensaiados são compatíveis em função do desempenho apresentado pelas misturas, tanto no estado fresco, quanto no estado endurecido. Pelos resultados mecânicos apresentados de resistência à tração e compressão concluiu-se que o uso desse material é viável para a produção de micro-concreto.
Implementing a Two-Tiered Model of Optometry Training in Mozambique as an Eye Health Development Strategy
Authors: Staden Diane van , Loughman James , Naidoo Kovin
Published: July 2019

BACKGROUND: The global burden of vision impairment has been acknowledged by the World Health Organisation as a public health challenge. In order to scale up the production of eye health personnel in developing countries, a tiered model of optometry training was explored in Mozambique.

OBJECTIVES: The Mozambique case study was evaluated to assess the feasibility of a tiered model of optometry training as a developmental eye health strategy.

METHODS: A qualitative, case study approach was used. Semi-structured key informant interviews were conducted and project documents were reviewed in the data collection phase. Data underwent a process of content analysis, using a constant comparative approach across sources, and was analysed thematically using inductive reasoning.

RESULTS: Three key themes which emerged were Rationale for a training model, Implementation considerations and Development practice considerations. Results demonstrated that while tiered models of training may have developmental rationale, awareness of the profession and its place in addressing health needs, intensive consultation with local stakeholders and a thorough situational analysis are required for this strategy to be feasible.

CONCLUSIONS: A tiered model of training appears to have theoretical basis as a developmental eye health strategy. However, local applicability and legislative alignment is required in order for these training initiatives to be sustainably implemented.
On Bent Manifolds and Deformed Spaces
Authors: Barak Shlomo
Published: July 2019

Riemannian geometry is the geometry of bent manifolds. However, as this paper shows, it is also the geometry of deformed spaces. General Relativity (GR), based on Riemannian geometry, relates to space around the Sun and other masses as a bent 3D manifold.  

Although a bent 3D space manifold in a 4D hyper-space is unimaginable, physicists accept this constraint. Our geometry of deformed spaces removes this constraint and shows that the Sun and other masses simply contract the 3D space around them. Thus, we are able to understand General Relativity (GR) almost intuitively - an intuition that inspires our imagination.

Space in GR is considered a continuous manifold, bent (curved) by energy/momentum. Both Einstein (1933) and Feynman (1963), considered the option of space being a deformed continuum rather than a bent (curved) continuous manifold. We, however, consider space to be a 3D deformed lattice rather than a bent continuous manifold. The geometry presented in this paper is the geometry of this kind of space.
Employee Engagement Level: The Transform from Employee to Partner
Authors: Daqar Mohannad A.M. Abu , Smoudy Ahmad K.A.
Published: July 2019

Employee engagement recently has become a hot topic among the consulting firms and in the business press. The purpose of this study was to study and create further understanding of employee’s engagement levels and how to stimulate it to the maximum as long as possible. A survey was completed by 55 employees working in private and governmental organization in Palestine from governmental service, manufacturing, technology, telecommunication, financing and other services like retailer, NGO cultural to generate the output of having a higher employees involvement in the governmental sector rather than the private one due to multiple factors, and having a higher employee engagement in the private sector than the public one due to the more financial and personal recognition they get there. The revealed results stressed that organizations need to recognize employees as assets and customers. Business activities are key parts of the employee lifestyle, so it has a direct impact at his reaction, so if the organization didn’t control these reactions it will be the main drivers for his disengagement. Additionally, the employee engagement level is directly related to the efficiency of work and the overall company performance. The authors recommend adopting employee engagement transforming strategies by the public sector before the private one. Moreover, the study recommends that engagement transforming strategies must be employee-oriented not entity-oriented.
Design of Electro-Mechanical Underwater Vehicle Engine: An Efficient No-fuel Consuming Substitute for Marine Diesel and Nuclear Engine
Authors: Majumder Samarpan Deb
Published: July 2019

Design of Electro-Mechanical Underwater Vehicle Engine: An Efficient No-fuel Consuming Substitute for Marine Diesel and Nuclear Engine
Zelio Logic Control System for Horizontal Hydraulic Press
Authors: Patil Sumit Suresh , Muthuraja Ayyankalai
Published: July 2019

Summary Modernization of control system of Horizontal hydraulic press of model 2240D with the usage of programmable logical controller, namely intellectual relay Zelio Logic is considered. The consequence of technological operations fulfillment such as pressing, non-formal control algorithm, choice motivation of PLC model SR3B261B, control program fragment in the FBD language is given.
Internal quality control system in the audit firm - current state and proposed changes
Authors: Będziak Dorota , Netter Andrzej
Published: July 2019

Internal quality control system in the audit firm - current state and proposed changes
Detection of copy number variation and selection signatures on the X chromosome in Chinese indigenous sheep with different types of tail
Authors: Zhu Caiye , Li Mingna , Qin Shizhen , Zhao Fuping , Fang Suli
Published: July 2019

Objective: Chinese indigenous sheep breeds can be classified into the following three categories by their tail morphology: fat-tailed, fat-rumped and thin-tailed sheep. The typical sheep breeds corresponding to fat-tailed, fat-rumped, and thin-tailed sheep are large-tailed Han, Altay, and Tibetan sheep, respectively. Detection of copy number variation (CNV) and selection signatures provides information on the genetic mechanisms underlying the phenotypic differences of the different sheep types.Methods: In this study, PennCNV software and F-statistics (FST) were implemented to detect CNV and selection signatures, respectively, on the X chromosome in three Chinese indigenous sheep breeds using ovine high-density 600K single nucleotide polymorphism arrays.Results: In large-tailed Han, Altay, and Tibetan sheep, respectively, a total of six, four and 22 CNV regions (CNVRs) with lengths of 1.23, 0.93, and 7.02 Mb were identified on the X chromosome. In addition, 49, 34, and 55 candidate selection regions with respective lengths of 27.49, 16.47, and 25.42 Mb were identified in large-tailed Han, Altay, and Tibetan sheep, respectively. The bioinformatics analysis results indicated several genes in these regions were associated with fat, including dehydrogenase/reductase X-linked, calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 F, and patatin like phospholipase domain containing 4. In addition, three other genes were identified from this analysis: the family with sequence similarity 58 member A gene was associated with energy metabolism, the serine/arginine-rich protein specific kinase 3 gene was associated with skeletal muscle development, and the interleukin 2 receptor subunit gamma gene was associated with the immune system.Conclusion: The results of this study indicated CNVRs and selection regions on the X chromosome of Chinese indigenous sheep contained several genes associated with various heritable traits.
A whole genome sequence association study of muscle fiber traits in a White Duroc×Erhualian F2 resource population
Authors: Guo Tianfu , Gao Jun , Yang Bin , Yan Guorong , Xiao Shijun , Zhang Zhiyan , Huang Lusheng
Published: July 2019

Objective: Muscle fiber types, numbers and area are crucial aspects associated with meat production and quality. However, there are few studies of pig muscle fibre traits in terms of the detection power, false discovery rate and confidence interval precision of whole-genome quantitative trait loci (QTL). We had previously performed genome scanning for muscle fibre traits using 183 microsatellites and detected 8 significant QTLs in a White Duroc× Erhualian F2 population. The confidence intervals of these QTLs ranged between 11 and 127 centimorgan (cM), which contained hundreds of genes and hampered the identification of QTLs. A whole-genome sequence imputation of the population was used for fine mapping in this study.Methods: A whole-genome sequences association study was performed in the F2 population. Genotyping was performed for 1,020 individuals (19 F0, 68 F1, and 933 F2). The whole-genome variants were imputed and 21,624,800 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified and examined for associations to 11 longissimus dorsi muscle fiber traits.Results: A total of 3,201 significant SNPs comprising 7 novel QTLs showing associations with the relative area of fiber type I (I_RA), the fiber number per square centimeter (FN) and the total fiber number (TFN). Moreover, one QTL on pig chromosome 14 was found to affect both FN and TFN. Furthermore, four plausible candidate genes associated with FN (kinase non-catalytic C-lobe domain containing [KNDC1]), TFN (KNDC1), and I_RA (solute carrier family 36 member 4, contactin associated protein like 5, and glutamate metabotropic receptor 8) were identified.Conclusion: An efficient and powerful imputation-based association approach was utilized to identify genes potentially associated with muscle fiber traits. These identified genes and SNPs could be explored to improve meat production and quality via marker-assisted selection in pigs.
Influence of dietary supplementation of autolyzed whole yeast and yeast cell wall products on broiler chickens
Authors: Ahiwe Emmanuel Uchenna , Abdallh Medani Eldow , Chang’a Edwin Peter , Omede Apeh Akwu , Al-Qahtani Mohammed , Gausi Harriet , Graham Hadden , Iji Paul Ade
Published: July 2019

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of yeast products on growth performance, visceral organ weights, endogenous enzyme activities, ileal nutrient digestibility and meat yield of broiler chickens fed diets containing autolyzed whole yeast (WY) and yeast cell walls (YCW) at varying levels of inclusion.Methods: Nine dietary treatments consisting of WY or YCW included at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 g/kg diet and a control diet without yeast supplementation was used in the experiment. Each of the nine treatments was replicated six times with nine birds per replicate. Birds were housed in cages, in climate-controlled rooms and fed starter, grower and finisher diets.Results: There was an improvement (p<0.05) in body weight gain and feed conversion ratio on d 10, 24, and 35 for birds fed 1.0 to 2.0 g/kg WY or YCW diet. Small intestine weight was heavier on d 10 and 24 for birds on higher levels of WY and YCW compared to the control group. On d 10 and 24, there was a significant increase (p<0.05) in tissue protein content and pancreatic enzyme activities (trypsin and chymotrypsin) of birds on 1.5 to 2.0 g/kg WY and YCW diets compared to the control group. Compared to the control group, birds on WY (2.0 g/kg diet) and YCW (at 1.5 and 2.0 g/kg diet) had better (p<0.05) protein digestibility on d 24. On d 35, there was significant improvement (p<0.05) in percentage of carcass, absolute and relative breast weight for broiler chickens fed WY and YCW mostly at 2 g/kg diet compared to birds on the control diet.Conclusion: Supplementation of diets with autolyzed WY and YCW products especially at 1.5 to 2.0 g/kg diet improved broiler chicken performance and meat yield through their positive effects on ileal protein digestibility and pancreatic enzyme activities.
An outlook on livestock welfare conditions in African communities — A review
Authors: Njisane Yonela Zifikile , Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart , Muchenje Voster
Published: July 2019

A significant proportion of the African continent is conducive for animal agricultural production, due to its historical experience and available resources to accommodate and nurture various indigenous and exotic animal species and breeds. With food security being a global challenge, animal products can play an important role as nutrient dense food sources in human diets, particularly in Africa. However, this does not seem to reach its full potential in practice, due to numerous reasons that have not been adequately addressed. Animal welfare reservations can be highlighted as one of the major contributing factors to the curbed progress. The consequences have been scientifically proven to affect product quality and market access. However, in the African community, the concept of animal welfare has not been fully embraced. While there are international animal welfare standards in the developed world, there are inherent factors that hinder adoption of such initiatives in most developing regions, particularly among communal farmers. These include cultural norms and practices, social ranking, socio-economic status, available resources, information dissemination and monitoring tools. Therefore, there is need to harmonize what is internationally required and what is feasible to accommodate global variability. The protocols followed to ensure and evaluate farm animal welfare require regular investigation, innovation and a sustainable approach to enhance animal productivity, efficiency and product quality. Additionally, investing in animal wellbeing and health, as well as empowering communities with significant knowledge, has a potential to improve African livelihoods and contribute to food security. This review seeks to highlight the concept of animal welfare in relation to livestock and food production in African conditions.
MODELOS DE NEGÓCIOS: A CONEXÃO ENTRE ESTRATÉGIA, INOVAÇÃO E SUSTENTABILIDADE
Authors: Salum Fabian Ariel , Coleta Karina Garcia , Lopes Humberto Elias Garcia
Published: July 2019

A pesquisa sobre modelos de negócios (MN) tem ganhado crescente relevância entre gestores e acadêmicos mesmo diante de discordâncias sobre sua definição e fundamentação teórica. Entretanto, estas divergências contribuem para a sobreposição do conceito de modelos de negócios e outros conceitos correlatos como, por exemplo, estratégia e inovação. Diante disto, o presente trabalho diferencia tais conceitos, partindo da aplicação do framework Escolhas e Consequências (E/C) de Casadesus-Masanell e Ricart (2010) na empresa A.Yoshii Engenharia como um caso ilustrativo. Apesar da difusão do framework Business Model Canvas (BMC) de Osterwalder e Pigneur (2011), especialmente entre as empresas nascentes, a aplicação do framework E/C justifica-se por sua visão abrangente e parcimoniosa para o entendimento do MN praticado pela empresa analisada. Além disto, o alinhamento da base conceitual e teórica, presente no framework E/C, com os fundamentos da corrente de estudos da organização industrial é consistente e aderente ao pensamento presente na unidade empresarial analisada. Fato este que reforça a importância de se desenvolver MN sustentáveis e longevos. Com isto, o MN é apresentado como um reflexo das escolhas estratégicas da organização acerca da criação de valor em face das mudanças no ambiente. Portanto, conclui-se que a estratégia é uma noção abrangente que envolve e determina o MN, e este pode servir de base para – mas não se confunde com – os modelos de inovação e sustentabilidade. Nesta perspectiva, o MN representa um nível de análise intermediário que permite visualizar, interpretar e distinguir a conexão dinâmica entre os conceitos.
A CONCRETIZAÇÃO DOS DIREITOS DAS PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA APÓS O ESTATUTO DA PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA: ANÁLISE À LUZ DA JURISPRUDÊNCIA MINEIRA
Authors: Godinho Jéssica Rodrigues , Barros Ana Cristina Sousa Ramos
Published: July 2019

A pesquisa visa analisar algumas das mudanças trazidas pelo Estatuto da Pessoa com Deficiência. Esta lei tem cunho eminentemente inclusivo, intencionando a participação da pessoa com deficiência no tráfego jurídico. Pretende-se com a pesquisa verificar as alterações realizadas no rol das pessoas consideradas incapazes, inscrito nos artigos 3º e 4º do Código Civil, que retirou as hipóteses de incapacidade em virtude de deficiência, eis que com o Estatuto essas pessoas têm asseguradas a capacidade plena. Ainda, objetiva-se analisar o regime da curatela como posto atualmente na legislação. Propõe-se ao final verificar como essas mudanças estão sendo aplicadas pelo Tribunal de Justiça de Minas Gerais nos casos submetidos à sua apreciação. Para a pesquisa jurisprudencial, optou-se pela busca no Tribunal mineiro por ser este o competente da jurisdição onde a pesquisa foi realizada (Belo Horizonte/MG). Com a análise de casos, pode-se verificar como os julgadores estão aplicando o Estatuto e verificar se há a aplicação em sentindo uníssono da legislação ou não. As metodologias utilizadas foram teórica e análise da jurisprudência. Com a análise dos julgados e por meio da apresentação de alguns deles, foi possível verificar como o Estatuto está sendo aplicado diante das viscissitudes dos casos concretos.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE A JUSTIÇA E SUA RELAÇÃO COM O DIREITO
Authors: Oliveira Wagner Vinícius , Silveira Diego Prado da
Published: July 2019

O presente artigo é resultado da concentração de esforços que perseguem uma das antigas questões que a humanidade ainda hoje investiga, a definição e compreensão de justiça, sua influência e relevância para o Direito, sem, contudo, objetivar respondê-las cabalmente. Apenas fazer alguns apontamentos sem ambição de permanência. Faz-se uma (re)leitura desde a gênese de justiça platônica, caracterizada pela variabilidade de seu conceito, passando pelo mote aristotélico de equidade e, igualmente pela perspectiva utilitarista/asceticista de Jeremy Bentham. A análise das principais concepções de justiça será abordada neste ensaio, especialmente quanto à sua acepção subjetiva e objetiva, formal e material, reunindo as reflexões apresentadas para a aplicação em problemas práticos propostos. Permitindo a conclusão de uma inexequibilidade absoluta de definição peremptória de justiça, válida para todas as circunstâncias demarcadas no mesmo tempo e espaço. De tal modo, que as acepções apresentadas são válidas, porém, são apenas pretensões, que longe de esgotarem o tema, apresentam um apanhado das reflexões nesse sentido, permitindo, por fim, na percepção de que as discussões sobre justiça caminham na direção de realizar a igualdade e a liberdade.
PROJETO DE CAPTAÇÃO E APROVEITAMENTO DE ÁGUA DE CHUVA PARA FINS DE IRRIGAÇÃO: ESTUDO DE CASO DA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DE MINAS GERAIS – PUC MINAS UNIDADE SÃO GABRIEL (BELO HORIZONTE - MG)
Authors: Silva Camila Chaves Moreira da , Costa Nathalie Tavares , Teixeira Queila Lages
Published: July 2019

Através do presente artigo objetiva-se apresentar um projeto de aproveitamento de água de chuva, de forma a aplicar parâmetros técnicos e legais quanto à estimativa da potencialidade de captação e armazenamento a partir da cobertura do prédio C da Unidade São Gabriel da PUC Minas. Tendo em vista o conceito de desenvolvimento sustentável e a crise hídrica no Brasil, faz-se necessário um esforço individual e coletivo no sentido de uma reeducação no que se refere ao consumo, manutenção, preservação, utilização e reutilização das águas. Nesse contexto, foi desenvolvido um estudo científico em trabalho já concluído em que foi calculado o volume de água que pode ser captado na cobertura predial e comparado o resultado com a demanda de irrigação existente na Universidade. Os resultados indicam que o sistema de captação de água de chuva proposto para a PUC, Unidade São Gabriel, armazenaria água suficiente para atender às áreas de jardim acerca do prédio estudado. Verificou-se que a implantação do sistema seria economicamente viável, de acordo com os cálculos, custos e espaço de alocação, utilizando um reservatório com um volume de 15 m³ para a instalação do sistema no edifício C.
A ANÁLISE DO PROCESSO DE DESCOISIFICAÇÃO DOS ANIMAIS: UM ESTUDO SOB A ÉGIDE DOS PARADIGMAS DO DIREITO CONTEMPORÂNEO
Authors: Viegas Cláudia Mara
Published: July 2019

O presente artigo objetiva demonstrar a necessidade de garantir os direitos dos animais, sobretudo, levando a efeito os paradigmas de proteção dispostos no Direito Contemporâneo. A discussão em torno da natureza jurídica dos animais tem se intensificado nos últimos tempos, por impulso dos estudos científicos na área e, principalmente, da conscientização de parte significativa dos seres humanos, que passaram a se preocupar com a subjetividade dos animais como limite à atividade predatória do homem, em face dos objetos de sua titularidade. Pretende-se, nesta pesquisa, explicitar a situação jurídica atual dos animais de forma crítica, diferençando entre a personificação e a descoisificação dos animais, de forma a demonstrar que os animais possuem valor em si mesmo, merecendo proteção e vida digna como sujeito de direitos. Assim, com base no método dedutivo, somado à pesquisa bibliográfica, jurisprudencial e doutrinaria, quer se evidenciar que a descoisificação é o procedimento adequado para incluir os animais como sujeitos de direito no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro.
RESEARCH OF NORMAL CONTACT STIFFNESS OF STRADDLE-TYPE MONORAIL TYRES BASED ON FRACTAL THEORY
Authors: Junchao Zhou
Published: July 2019

The contact stiffness of on the rough surface of tread interaction (tire-track) ,a significant parameter for the tire-track contact surface, gives rise to direct influences on stiffness and noises of tyres. There is no sufficient theoretical support for the wheel face design due to lack of research on this parameter. To solve  this problem, an innovative method based on the fractal theory and the Hertz contact theory is proposed to estimate tread interaction contact stiffness. The fractal theory model is established to research the influencing factors on normal contact stiffness on the tread surface. Finite element analysis and physical tests have been conducted to make comparisons about the model. According to research results, there is a non-linear relationship between the contact stiffness and the fractal dimension. The research provides theoretical basis for tyre dynamics of straddle-type monorail vehicles and design of the track contact dynamics.
Soziale Kontexte und Diskriminierungserfahrungen von MigrantInnen. Ergebnisse einer qualitativen Studie
Authors: Gerhards Jürgen , Buchmayr Florian
Published: July 2019

Eine Vielzahl von Studien kommt zu dem Schluss, dass MigrantInnen von der Mehrheitsgesellschaft diskriminiert werden. Wir wissen allerdings wenig über die Selbstwahrnehmungen von MigrantInnen und vor allem nicht über die spezifischen sozialen Kontexte, die Diskriminierungserfahrungen wahrscheinlich machen. Auf der Grundlage von 17 Gruppendiskussionen mit in Deutschland lebenden MigrantInnen rekonstruieren wir, welche Kategorisierungen und Diskriminierungserfahrungen diese auf der Basis des eigenen, den Migrationshintergrund anzeigenden Vornamens gemacht haben und welche sozialen Kontexte eine solche Erfahrung wahrscheinlich machen. Unsere Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Schulzeit, Kontakte mit amtlichen Behörden und der Arbeitsmarkt für Kategorisierungs- und Diskriminierungserfahrungen von MigrantInnen besonders relevant sind. Weiterhin zeigt sich, dass diese Diskriminierungserfahrungen je nach Kontext sehr unterschiedlich ausfallen und es beispielsweise auf manchen Arbeitsmärkten zu Erfahrungen einer positiven Diskriminierung kommt. Darüber hinaus werden die Erfahrungen maßgeblich durch die Frage bestimmt, ob MigrantInnen in einem bestimmten Kontext stark oder schwach repräsentiert sind.
Occupations as labour market institutions. Occupational regulation and its effects on job matching and occupational closure
Authors: Damelang Andreas , Stops Michael , Abraham Martin
Published: July 2019

Wir definieren Berufe als Institutionen, die das Bildungssystem mit dem Arbeitsmarkt koppeln und argumentieren, dass Berufe idealtypische Anforderungsprofile von Stellenangeboten darstellen. Auf dieser theoretischen Grundlage erarbeiten wir unterschiedliche Mechanismen, wie berufliche Institutionen und deren Regulierung berufliche Qualifikationen definieren und den Zugang zu Berufen und gleichzeitig Mobilität zwischen Berufen strukturieren. Das Ausmaß der beruflichen Regulierung variiert erheblich zwischen den Berufen. Darauf aufbauend analysieren wir die Auswirkungen der beruflichen Regulierung. Wir zeigen, dass die Regulierung zweiteilige Effekte hat. Erstens erhöht die berufliche Regulierung den Informationsstand sowohl für Arbeitgeber als auch für Arbeitssuchende und verringert somit die Unsicherheit im Matching-Prozess. Zweitens produziert berufliche Regulierung "closed shops", indem der Zugang zu Berufen eingeschränkt wird. Studien, die sowohl die positiven als auch die negativen Auswirkungen beruflicher Regulierungen berücksichtigen, sind bisher selten. Wir schließen diese Lücke, indem wir zwei zentrale Arbeitsmarktprozesse untersuchen: Job Matching und berufliche Schließung. Um berufliche Regulierung empirisch abzubilden, verwenden wir einen innovativen Indikator und testen unsere Hypothesen mit deutschen Daten. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass je stärker die berufliche Regulierung bei sonst gleichen Bedingungen ist, desto weniger aufwändig gestaltet sich der Matching-Prozess für die Vertragspartner. Im Gegensatz dazu wird der Wechsel in eine neue Beschäftigung umso unwahrscheinlicher, je stärker ein Beruf reguliert ist.
Rule Of Law In Africa: The Role Of The Media In Civil Roceedings In Kenya.
Authors: Gichuki Naomi
Published: July 2019

This article looks into the role of media and the public in civil proceedings in Kenya. The introductory component will address the concept of rule of law and its relevance to judicial independence and separation of powers. The second section of the article involves a critical analysis of the responsibility of the media as a check on government activities in its capacity as a pillar of society more commonly referred to as the ‘fourth estate.’ The role of the judiciary in a democratic society cannot be overlooked or undermined. For this reason, the article examines justice, society and media against the backdrop of a right to information, non-interference with judicial autonomy and access to justice. Pertinent challenges in the interplay of these three factors are discussed, followed by recommendations which propose effective channels through which the interaction between the public, media and judiciary in Kenya can become more meaningful.
Role of the public and the media in civil court proceedings in DR Congo
Authors: Lokema Guy-Prosper Djuma Bilali
Published: July 2019

This article explores and exposes the role public and media play in civil court proceedings in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These roles are examining at a moment of multiplication of international instruments of promotion and protection of human rights. This trend at international level coincides with a worldwide national movement of recognition of fundamental rights. Whereas it is universally proclaimed that citizens have right to participate in public affairs of their state, this right also realizes in the judicial field. Traditionally, citizens can act as juror. But, this institution doesn’t exist in DRC. They can, directly or indirectly, in some countries, participate in the election of judges and prosecutors. It is regrettable that this mode of designation of judges is not consecrated in DRC. It would be an efficient way for citizens to sanction those judges and magistrates who were accused of bribery, corruption, misappropriation, and abuse of authority. Despite the negative view Congolese legislator has on public considering them as a disturbing factor, people can also act as activists of human rights in order to make better the functioning of some tribunals like the Constitutional Court of DRC and to force the observation of procedure before jurisdictions. Media play important role in civil court proceeding in DRC. Media have access to courtroom on the basis of the publicity of hearings recognized by international treaties relative to human rights, by DRC Constitution of 18 February 2006 as modified and completed to date, and by other laws relative to proceedings to observe before Congolese jurisdictions. Despite the publicity of hearings, the Act of 22 June 1996 fixing procedures of exercise of freedom of press prohibits the broadcasting of judicial trial without permission of judge presiding tribunal. But this Act is presently under consideration at Congolese Parliament. It is not excluded that the recent practice observed in some tribunals consisting to accept and tolerate broadcasting without formal authorization be consecrated by lawmakers. Media influence people on the view of judicial institutions and by providing information on tribunals and proceedings.
The legal system of tax income and tariff revenue in the natural resources and mining sector of Uganda: obstacles and challenges in collecting taxes, duties, parliamentary and judicial control
Authors: Kembabazi Gloria , Osapiri John
Published: July 2019

This paper examines the legal foundations of taxation of minerals examining legal provisions concerning natural resources generally and, mining as a sector - with oil and gas as one of the emerging sub-sectors for regulation. The paper examines the challenges and offers potential solutions with a view that economic policymaking is critical and the legal and policy framework must be critically structured and carefully implemented to allow for maximum government revenue and positive natural resource governance.