bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fotovoltaik İnce Film Olarak Elektrokimyasal Depozit Edilmiş Cu-Grafen ve Cu2O-Grafen Nanokompozitler
Authors: DOĞAN Hülya Öztürk , ÖZNÜLÜER Tuba , DEMİR Ümit
Published: September 2018

Bu çalışmada, Au ve indiyum kalay oksit (ITO) elektrotlarda bakır iyonlarının ve grafen oksitin sulusüspansiyonlarından eş zamanlı olarak indirgemesine dayanan Cu-grafen ve Cu2O-grafen nanoyapılarınınelektrokimyasal büyümesine yeni bir yaklaşım sunulmaktadır. Elde edilen kompozit nanoyapılar, taramalı elektronmikroskobu (SEM), enerji dağılımlı spektroskopi (EDS), X-ışını kırınımı (XRD), fotolüminesans spektroskopi(PL) ve foto-akım ölçümleri ile karakterize edildi. Deney sonuçları, Cu-grafen ve Cu2O-grafen kompozit filmyapılarının, uygulanan potansiyel ve deney ortamı ile kolayca kontrol edilebildiğini göstermektedir. SentezlenenCu-grafen ve Cu2O-grafen nanokompozit fotoelektrotlar; iyi fotovoltaik özellikler sergilerler ve güneş enerjisidönüşümündeki uygulamalar için kullanılabilirler.
Pestisit Tayini için Nanopartiküllerle Duyarlılığı Arttırılmış Moleküler Baskılama Temelli Yüzey Plazmon Rezonans Sensörlerin Hazırlanması
Authors: ÇAKIR Oğuz , BAKHSHPOUR Monireh , YILMAZ Fatma , BAYSAL Zübeyde
Published: September 2018

Pestisitler yıllardır tarım alanlarında kullanılmaktadır. Ancak bu yaygın kullanım, bilimsel ve endüstriyeltopluluklarda pestisitlerin uzun vadeli insan sağlığı riskleri üzerine bilinen toksisitelerinden dolayı endişeyiarttırmıştır. Böylelikle pestisitlerin tayin edilmesi, hem insanlar üzerinde artan toksik etkilerinden hem dekullanımının kontrol altına alınmasından dolayı büyük bir öneme sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, seçici, hassas, hızlı vegerçek zamanlı klorpirifos tayini için ilk olarak, poli[etilenglikol dimetakrilat-N-metakriloil-(l)-triptofan metilester poly(EGDMA-MATrp) nanopartikülleri hazırlandı ve zeta sizer ile karakterize edildi. Ardından, klorpirifosbaskılı SPR nanosensör hazırlanarak atomik kuvvet mikroskobu (AFM) ve temas açısı ölçümleri ile karakterizeedildi. Kalınlık ölçümleri ve AFM görüntüleri, nanopartiküllerden oluşan ince filmlerin hemen hemen tek tabakalıolduğunu gösterdi. Baskılanmış ve baskılanmamış nanosensörlerin klorpirifos tayin duyarlılığı 0.015-2.9 nMaralığında klorpirifos çözeltileri ile araştırıldı. Baskılanmış nanopartiküllerin, baskılanmamışlara göre daha fazladuyarlılık gösterdiği belirlendi. Langmuir adsorpsiyon modeli, bu afinite sistemi için en uygun model olarakbelirlendi. Klorpirifos baskılanmış nanopartiküllerin seçiciliğini göstermek için 2.9 nM derişimindeki klorpirifos,diazinon ve parationun yarışmalı adsorpsiyonu araştırıldı. Sonuç olarak, SPR nanosensörlerin hızlı yanıt, kullanımkolaylığı, hassasiyet, seçicilik ve gerçek zamanlı ölçüm alınabilme özelliğinden dolayı pestisit analizleri içinalternatif bir yöntem olarak kullanılma potansiyeline sahip olduğu görüldü.
Yeni Elma Kültürü: Piraziz Elmasının (Malus communis L.) Antioksidan İçeriğinin ve Antidiyabetik Etkisinin Araştırılması
Authors: YEĞİN Sevim Çiftçi , GÜDER Aytaç , KILIÇ Aslı , AYDIN Habib
Published: September 2018

Yöre insanları tarafından Piraziz elması olarak bilinen Malus communis L., Piraziz’ de (Giresun) yetişir.Bitkiler insanlar tarafından çeşitli hastalıklara karşı gerek tedavi edici gerekse koruyucu olarak binlerce yıldırkullanılmaktadır. Piraziz elması Giresun ili Piraziz ilçesinde yüzyıllardan beri yetiştirilen, kışlık mahalli birelma çeşididir. Piraziz elması mayhoş ve sulu özelliktedir. Piraziz elmasının yenilebilme kalitesi de oldukça iyidüzeydedir. Piraziz elmasının halk arasında antidiyabetik özellik taşıdığı da uzun yıllardır bilinmektedir. Pirazizelmaların temini Piraziz Kaymakamlığı İlçe Gıda Tarım ve Hayvancılık Müdürlüğünce yürütülmekte olan,“Meyvenin Hası Piraziz Elması’’ Projesi kapsamındaki kapama bahçesinden yapıldı. Hidrojen peroksit gidermeaktivitesi, Demir indirgeme aktivitesi, DPPH radikal giderme aktivitesi, Demir iyon bağlama aktivitesi, Totalfenolik ve Total flavonoid içeriği ölçülerek antioksidan aktivitesi belirlendi. Antidiyabetik aktivite, a-amilaz vea-glikozidaz inhibisyonunun spektrofotometrik yöntemle ölçülmesiyle belirlendi. Yapılan analizlerde örneğe aita-amilaz ve a-glikozidaz inhibisyon değerleri IC50 cinsinden değerleri sırasıyla 501.08 ve 924.93 mg/ml olarakbelirlendi. Kontrol olarak kullanılan akarboz IC50 94.35 ve 75.20 mg/ml olarak tespit edildi. Çalışmamızda patentialınmış olan Piraziz elmasının antioksidan içeriği ve antidiyabetik etkisini araştırmayı amaçladık. Sonuç olarak,elde edilen verilere göre Piraziz elmasının a-amilaz ve a-glikozidaz aktivitesinin akarboz aktivitesine göre sırasıyla5 ve 12 kat düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Some New Integral Inequalities Related to Convex Functions
Authors: YILDIZ Çetin , GÜRBÜZ Mustafa
Published: September 2018

We gathered several new integral inequalities with the help of a kernel and using functions which areconvex. The proofs are made with quite basic analysis and stated on Hölder and Power mean inequalities.
Tek Hücre Proteinlerinin İnsan ve Hayvan Beslemede Kullanımı
Authors: DEMİREL Ramazan , DEMİREL Dilek Şentürk
Published: September 2018

İnsan ve hayvan beslemede protein, günlük hayatta ihtiyaç duyulan en önemli besin maddelerindenbirisidir. Protein üretimi hem emek yoğun ve hem de maliyeti yüksek bir işlemdir. Ekonomisi nispeten zayıf olangelişmekte olan ülkelerde yetersiz ve dengesiz beslenmeye bağlı sağlık problemleri, hızla artan nüfusla birliktedaha da şiddetlenmektedir. Özellikle biyolojik değeri yüksek olan hayvansal protein üretiminde doğal kaynakların(su, gübre, yem vb.) aşırı tüketimine ilave olarak, üretim maliyeti de yüksektir. İnsan ve tek mideli hayvanlar(kanatlı kümes hayvanları, domuz, pet hayvanları, etçil kürk hayvanları ve balıklar) esansiyel amino asitleribakımından hayvansal proteinlere bağımlıdırlar. Hayvansal kaynaklara yakın düzeyde protein içeren alternatifprotein kaynaklarının gıda ve yemlerde kullanımıyla ilgili çalışmalar uzun süreden beri yapılmaktadır. Bakteri,maya, su yosunu ve mantarlar gibi mikrobiyel canlılar, tarımsal ve endüstriyel atıkları karbon kaynağı olarakkullanarak oldukça kaliteli proteine dönüştürebilmektedirler.
Purification efficiency of zeolite and two planted grasses on sewage and relationship with carbon-nitrogen-phosphorus ratios in simulated constructed wetland system
Authors: Liu Xia , Ning Guohui , Xie Jianzhi , Liu Chunjing , Li Ming
Published: September 2018

For achieving the economical and efficient configuration of constructed wetlands (CWs), a simulated device of vertical flow CWs was used to investigate the effects of different volume ratios of substrates to two cold-resistant plants on pollutant concentrations as well as their ratios in effluent under different inflow domestic sewage concentrations. The average removal rates (ARRs) of ammonia nitrogen, total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus were 82.7%, 84.9% and 80.6% respectively in the treatments with zeolite but no plants, which increased by 22.6%, 20.8% and 14.9% compared with those without zeolite and plants. However, in the treatments with zeolite and planted grasses, the ARRs of the three pollutants were over 90%, and those of chemical oxygen demand were lower. The removal rates of ammonia nitrogen, TN and total phosphorus had negative correlations with C:N and N:P ratios and positive correlations with the C:P ratios. Increasing the ratio of zeolite to soil from 1:1 to 2:1 had no significant effects in the removal efficiency. It was suggested that planting Lolium perenne or Poa annua on the substrate with a zeolite to soil volume ratio of 1:1 could be considered as the optimum combination to purify the domestic sewage in north rural areas of China.
Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution using sediment obtained from a canal in an industrial park
Authors: Chen Lih-Fu , Wang Hsiou-Hsuan , Lin Kao-Yung , Kuo Jui-Yen , Wang Ming-Kuang , Liu Cheng-Chung
Published: September 2018

Drainage canal sediments in an industrial park are generally dredged to landfill in Taiwan. The objective of this study was to evaluate feasibility employing the sediment as an adsorbent for removal of dye. The sediment contained approximately 10% of organic matter and little heavy metals. Infrared (IR) analysis revealed that carboxyl was the most important functional group for methylene blue (MB) sorption. Canal sediment could remove the most MB from water at pH 8.0 and this removal increased with increasing temperature. The MB sorption was well described by the Langmuir, Dubinin–Radushkevich, and Temkin sorption isotherms at 10°C, but it showed good compliance with Freundlich isotherm at 25°C and 40°C. The MB adsorption was a spontaneous and endothermic reaction; its maximum calculated adsorption capacity (Qm) was 56.0 mg g−1 at 10°C by the Langmuir isotherm. The calculated values of enthalpy (ΔH°) and entropy (ΔS°) are 14.6 kJ mol−1 and 149.2 kJ mol−1, respectively. Only pseudo-second-order adsorption kinetic model successfully described the kinetics of MB onto the sediment at different operation parameters. Activation energy of MB adsorption calculated from Arrhenius equation was 16.434 kJ mol−1, indicating the binding between canal sediment and MB was a physical adsorption.
Process and influencing factors of N removal in grassed paving system by 15N tracing analysis
Authors: Chen Tao , Zhang Ben , Li Jianfeng , Han Mengzi
Published: September 2018

The effects of nitrogen (N) transformation and transportation processes under different soil pH, plant species and rainfall intervals were studied by using a 15N isotope tracing technique in a simulated grassed paving system. The results showed that the grassed paving systems with three plants including Zoysia matrella (Z), Eleusine indica (E) and Liriope graminifolia (L), were effective at removing NH4+-N, NO3−-N, total nitrogen (TN), and chemical oxygen demand (COD) from rainfall runoff. However, there was no significant difference of TN removal among these three-plant species and a certain soil pH. The experiment showed that when the rainfall interval was 5 days, the grassed paving system could remove 65.8–76.8% of runoff TN in 17 detention days. The N conversion was dominated by soil adsorption, plant uptake, microbial assimilation, and nitrification during 0–5 d. While the main N reactions were through denitrification and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium during 5–14 d.
Revisiting conceptual stormwater quality models by reconstructing virtual state variables
Authors: Sandoval Santiago , Vezzaro Luca , Bertrand-Krajewski Jean-Luc
Published: September 2018

This work proposes a Bayesian non-informative reconstruction of virtual state variables in the representation of stormwater total suspended solids pollutographs by the traditional wash-off models, based on 255 rainfall events measured in a 185 ha French urban catchment. Results from event-based analyses revealed the missing representation of an essential process in the traditional rating curve (RC) model (simplest wash-off model) for 56% of the rainfall events. The unsatisfactory performances of the RC model are found to be not necessarily linked to antecedent dry weather conditions, as assumed by a great number of accumulation/wash-off models. Statistical tests suggest that non-representable rainfall events by the RC model are randomly distributed in time. The proposed Bayesian reconstructions of a potential process missed by the RC model exhibit a suitable identifiability at an intra-event scale. However, these reconstructions are not interpretable from the traditional accumulation/wash-off notions, i.e. in terms of a unique state of virtual available mass over the catchment that is decreasing over time, due to their high unrepeatability regarding their shape and their low prediction capacity for other rainfall events.
Fomento a la inversión británica en el Porfiriato. El caso de Pearson y de la concesión a The Santa Gertrudis Jute Mill Company, Limited.
Authors: Martínez Rodríguez Marcela , Garner Paul
Published: September 2018

El propósito de este trabajo es examinar las estrategias clientelistas de Weetman Pearson y la concesión otorgada a Thomas F. E. Kinell para la instalación de la empresa textil Santa Gertrudis, a fin de explicar el marco institucional en el cual se estableció esta. También investiga las condiciones locales y extranjeras que posibilitaron la inversión británica en México y las concesiones otorgadas por el gobierno para atraer capital extranjero. El artículo parte de un caso de estudio de una empresa británica para explicar el alcance de los proyectos de modernización promovidos por el Ministerio de Desarrollo durante el gobierno de Porfirio Díaz. Cabe recordar que el porfiriato ha sido considerado como un periodo de paz y progreso. Durante este tiempo, el Ministerio de Desarrollo promovió numerosos proyectos de desarrollo en las áreas de comunicación, colonización, educación pública, agricultura e irrigación. El Ministerio estableció numerosos contratos y otorgó muchas concesiones en nombre del ejecutivo. Por su parte, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores también promovió una estrategia para atraer inversiones extranjeras.
Análisis FODA de la apicultura a pequeña escala en el Litoral Centro de Yucatán
Authors: Contreras UC Lucely Carminia , Magaña Magaña Miguel Angel
Published: September 2018

El objetivo de este trabajo es identificar y analizar las principales fortalezas, debilidades, oportunidades y amenazas que influyen en la actividad apícola en pequeña escala. Se realizó una encuesta por muestreo estratificado. La estimación de indicadores y el estudio se basaron en el procedimiento del análisis FODA. Como resultado, las matrices MEFE y MEFI evidenciaron respuestas satisfactorias, es decir, la apicultura es una actividad pecuaria con ventajas para su práctica. Esta actividad tiene implicaciones socioeconómicas: es rentable y, con apoyo institucional, sería un detonador de la economía local y regional. El valor de este trabajo consiste en presentar propuestas de mejora, que resultaron del análisis FODA, las cuales son de capital importancia para el fortalecimiento de la actividad apícola en la región. Se concluye que la capitalización de la apicultura favorecerá su modernización tecnológica y empresarial, lo que se traduciría en una mayor competitividad.
Reparto agrario. Reestructuración del espacio y producción alimentaria en Hidalgo (México), 1917-1940
Authors: Roldán Cruz Edgar Iván
Published: September 2018

El objetivo del presente estudio es identificar la reconfiguración del espacio agrícola hidalguense y su vínculo con la producción alimentaria entre 1917 y 1940. Se contempló, para ello, el plusvalor absoluto, la ley de la fertilidad decreciente del suelo y la teoría de la renta diferencial con el fin de establecer cómo ayudan a explicar los apartados del texto. Como resultado, se identificó la especificidad del espacio agrícola, caracterizado por la selecta propiedad ejidal, vinculada de forma cuasiproductiva con las viejas condiciones agrícolas. En otro sentido, se mencionan las limitaciones de las fuentes estadísticas y geográficas, las cuales fueron subsanadas de forma indirecta; de ahí que este esfuerzo constituye una aproximación al asunto de estudio. El valor del trabajo reside en que ayuda a incentivar el debate acerca de la problemática actual de la inseguridad alimentaria en Hidalgo (México): dotación y producción. Finalmente, se concluye que, durante el periodo de análisis, el diferencial en el espacio y la limitada autosuficiencia alimentaria fueron inevitables y específicos.
Estratégias e desafios para o desenvolvimento de novos produtos alimentícios
Authors: Silva Erika Madeira Moreira da
Published: September 2018

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O jornal Folha de S. Paulo no contexto das indústrias culturais e midiáticas: um olhar para as manchetes sobre o Programa Mais Médicos
Authors: Emerich Tatiana Breder , Cavaca Aline Guio , Oliveira Adauto Emmerich , Rebouças Edgard
Published: September 2018

Folha de S. Paulo Newspaper in the Context of Cultural and Media Industries: aCritical Look at the Headlines on Programa MaisMédicos Government Program
Modelos da comunicação no processo de humanização do parto e nascimento em uma maternidade de Mato Grosso, Brasil
Authors: Souza Trindade Dayana Ferreira , Dos Santos Spinielli Maria Angélica , Moreira Benedito Diélcio
Published: September 2018

Communication models in the process of humanization of childbirth and labor in a Mato Grosso maternity hospital, Brazil
Ciclismo e saúde: as matérias sobre bicicleta veiculadas em um jornal de grande circulação no Espírito Santo
Authors: Tavares Fábio Lúcio , Costa Leite Franciéle Marabotti , Caliman Mariana Filetti , Bomfat Priscila Ribeiro , Cavaca Aline Guio , Antunes Michele Nacif
Published: September 2018

Cycling and health: cycling news released in a mass circulation newspaper in the state of Espírito Santo
Comunicação e saúde: abordagens e experiências da TV Ufes
Authors: De Souza Ana Paula Vieira , Rocha Camila Fregona
Published: September 2018

Communication and health: approaches and experiences of Ufes TV
Sintomas, tratamento e diagnóstico: a dengue na mídia impressa durante primeira epidemia em Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo
Authors: Villela Edlaine Faria de Moura
Published: September 2018

Symptoms, treatment and diagnosis: dengue fever in print media during the first epidemics in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Diabetes mellitus na mídia impressa: uma proposta de protocolo de coleta e classificação de dados para pesquisa
Authors: Coqueiro Jandesson Mendes , Cavaca Aline Guio , Emerich Tatiana Breder , Antunes Michele Nacif , Oliveira Adauto Emmerich , Martins de Figueiredo Túlio Alberto
Published: September 2018

Diabetes mellitus in the print media: a protocol proposal for data collection and classification for research
Trends in Diagnosis for Active Tuberculosis Using Nanomaterials
Authors: Tu Phan Le Minh , Tufa Lemma Teshome , Kim Hwa-Jung , Lee Jaebeom , Park Tae Jung
Published: September 2018

Background:

Tuberculosis (TB), one of the leading causes of death worldwide, is difficult to diagnose based only on signs and symptoms. Methods for TB detection are continuously being researched to design novel effective clinical tools for the diagnosis of TB.

Objective:

This article reviews the methods to diagnose TB at the latent and active stages and to recognize prospective TB diagnostic methods based on nanomaterials.

Methods:

The current methods for TB diagnosis were reviewed by evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the trends in TB detection using nanomaterials were discussed regarding their performance capacity for clinical diagnostic applications.

Results:

Current methods such as microscopy, culture, and tuberculin skin test are still being employed to diagnose TB, however, a highly sensitive point of care tool without false results is still needed. The utilization of nanomaterials to detect the specific TB biomarkers with high sensitivity and specificity can provide a possible strategy to rapidly diagnose TB. Although it is challenging for nanodiagnostic platforms to be assessed in clinical trials, active TB diagnosis using nanomaterials is highly expected to achieve clinical significance for regular application. In addition, aspects and future directions in developing the high-efficiency tools to diagnose active TB using advanced nanomaterials are expounded.

Conclusion:

This review suggests that nanomaterials have high potential as rapid, costeffective tools to enhance the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for the accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TB. Hence, portable nanobiosensors can be alternative effective tests to be exploited globally after clinical trial execution.
Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Hair Loss and the Suggested Mechanisms
Authors: Shen Yu-Li , Li Xiao-Qin , Pan Rong-Rong , Yue Wei , Zhang Li-Jun , Zhang Hong
Published: September 2018

Hair loss may not be recognized as a life-threatening disorder. However, it has a great harm to a
person’s self-respect, mental health, and entirety quality of life. Androgenic alopecia (AGA) is the most common
type of hair loss, which affects a great number of both men and women. Alopecia can be treated with various hair
loss strategies, including hair transplant, cosmetics and medication. Medical treatment shows the outstanding
ability in improving hair growth. Plenty of drugs prevents alopecia by inhibiting the secretion of male hormone.
But these medicines exhibit some undesirable side effects. Since hair loss requires a long-term treatment and
minimizing adverse side effects is extremely urgent in drug development. Accordingly, new agents are obtained
from natural products with less adverse effects. Traditional Chinese medicines exhibit unique advantages in hair
loss treatment. This review generalizes and analyzes the recent progress of medicinal plants for the treatment of
hair loss, suggested mechanisms and outlines a number of trials taken or underway to optimize the treatment.
A Mesenchymal Stem Cell Line Transplantation Improves Neurological Function and Angiogenesis in Intraventricular Amyloid β-Infused Rats
Authors: Haque Md. Ahsanul , Sheikh Abdullah Md. , Al Mamun Abdullah , Yano Shozo , Hashimoto Michio , Shido Osamu , Nagai Atsushi
Published: September 2018

Background:

Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation is demonstrated to improve neurological
performance in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease.

Objective:

The objective of this study is to understand the underlying mechanism of such improvement.

Methods:

Amyloid β (Aβ) peptide was infused into the lateral ventricle of adult Wister rats using the
osmotic pump. After 15 days of continuous infusion, a mesenchymal stem cell line (B10) was transplanted
in the lateral ventricle. Learning-related behavior was evaluated by 2-way shuttle avoidance test.
Fifteen days after B10 transplantation, pathological and expressional changes were evaluated.

Results:

Compared to sham group, learning-related behavior was significantly decreased in Aβ-infused
non-transplanted group, but not in B10-transplanted group. Nissl staining results demonstrated that the
number of hippocampal pyramidal neurons in CA1 area in B10-transplanted group was similar to the
sham group, whereas that was decreased in Aβ-infused non-transplanted group. Aβ mainly deposited in
the vessels of the brains of Aβ-infused non-transplanted rats, which was decreased by B10 transplantation.
Moreover, B10 transplantation increased vessel density as well as endoglin positive cells. The
number of astrocyte and microglia was decreased in Aβ-infused non-transplanted group, which was returned
to the level of sham animals by B10 transplantation. Real-time PCR and immunostaining results
showed that B10 transplantation significantly increased IL-1β mRNA and protein expression.

Conclusion:

Thus, our result showed that MSC transplantation effectively decreased Aβ deposition in
the cerebral vessel and increased angiogenesis, which could be a possible cause of improved neurological
performance in Aβ-infused AD model rats.
Non-Hormonal Replacement Therapy Regimens: Do they have an Effect on Cardiovascular Risk?
Authors: Mareti Evangelia , Ampatzi Christina , Paschou Stavroula A. , Voziki Evangelia , Goulis Dimitrios G.
Published: September 2018

Introduction:

Menopause is associated with adverse effects on quality of life of perimenopausal and post-menopausal women. It also has an impact on the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Hormonal treatments are the most effective medications for menopausal symptoms relief. Given the fact that hormonal treatments are contraindicated for many women, non-hormonal treatment, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs), gabapentin, pregabalin, clonidine and phytoestrogens, constitute alternative treatments. Nevertheless, little is known about their effects on CVD risk.

Methods:

PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library were searched for the effects of non-hormonal treatment on CVD risk, blood pressure, heart rate, lipids and glucose concentrations, weight gain, cardiovascular events, stroke, mortality and morbidity.

Results:

Phytoestrogens, pregabalin and gabapentin seem to have no adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. Phytoestrogens, in particular, seem to reduce CVD risk through many pathways. On the other hand, SSRIs and SNRIs, although effective in reducing menopausal vasomotor symptoms, should be cautiously administered to women with known CVD (e.g. with cardiac arrhythmias, atherosclerotic disease or stroke). As clonidine has been associated with cardiovascular adverse effects, it should be administered only in cases where blood pressure regulation is mandatory.

Conclusion:

Further research is needed to produce definite conclusions regarding the cardiovascular safety of non-hormonal medications for menopausal symptoms relief.
TOWARDS AN ISLAMIC APPLICATION OF VISUAL PRIVACY PRINCIPLES ON MALAYSIAN TERRACE HOUSING: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: Abd Manaf Azhani , Abdul Rahim Zaiton , Abdul Majid Noor Hanita , Omer Spahic
Published: September 2018

This paper proposes a conceptual framework illustrating the application of Muslim Visual Privacy (MVP) of terrace housing by Malay occupants living in urban areas of Malaysia. Malay occupants are central to this study due to their specific views and requirements on visual privacy defined by religion and cultural norms. The study employs a thorough analysis of empirical data and review of past literatures in order to discuss vital and relevant theories. The findings of this study suggested a conceptual framework incorporating the sources of MVP elements as well as other important variables influencing the Malay Muslim occupants in terms of how they apply, regulate and modify the visual privacy levels in their respective terrace houses. The proposed framework might only represent a small portion in the entire effort, nevertheless it remains a significant contribution towards arriving at a more valid definition of MVP for Malay occupants in terrace housing. A clearer definition will then assist architects, developers as well as home owners’ themselves in terms of how they design and manipulate physical elements of the house to achieve more functional visual privacy levels as per religious requirements.
METALS IN RESPIRABLE AND INHALABLE DUST AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Mohd Din Shamzani Affendy , Othman Rashidi , Nik Yahya Nik Nurul Hidayah
Published: September 2018

Haze episode has always becomes the one of the common reasons for emergency closing of school. Unique approach had been used to collect and examine the toxic metal of the respirable and inhalable dust by combining the latest personal cyclone and seven-hole head sampler together with the latest spectrometer of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in a single framework. Iron is found significantly different with the highest concentration at 107.895 ng m-3. The mean ranges of metal in respirable dust found in educational institutions are between 0.005 and 78.629 ng m-3. The findings of this research seen the amount of respirable dust exceeds more than 21.13 per cent than inhalable dust. Analysed metals found are not exceeding the ambient air exposure limit established by Department of Environment Malaysia. Hence, it is understood that the outdoor atmospheric environments of Malaysian educational institutions are non-hazardous for both visitors and occupiers (students and personnel). The high level of iron signify that it is safe for the crossing of children to have a traffic light in front of the school, but the idling of motor vehicles emitted more pollutant that risks health of the school children, teachers and officers. These suggest that when there are schools, there shall be constructed of flyover crossing for long term solution or with certain distance to traffic sources.
METAL EXPOSURE IN RESPIRABLE & INHALABLE DUST BY THE LOCALITY OF COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT
Authors: Mohd Din Shamzani Affendy , Othman Rashidi , Nik Yahya Nik Nurul Hidayah
Published: September 2018

The surrounding area of the coal-fired power plant are mostly exposed to its chemical contents. The world has witnessed multicases relevant to mortality due to overexposure to coal materials. However, these factor have not been faced by the Malaysians. Still, it is significant to monitor and control the coal-fired power plant exposure. This research aims to identify the dominant metal within the radius of a coal-fired power plant combustion source point. The inhalable and respirable dust are being collected then analysed and calculated its Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). Later, health impact knowledge is being synchronize withthe obtained data. Hence, built environment at the radius 5km, 10km, 15km and 20km were being observed as well as inhalable and respirable dust. The data was analysed using the ICPMS (Nexion 300x) to trace the concentrations of metals. The metals include Ba, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, V, and Zn. Generally, the results showed that the total of respirable towards inhalable dust ratio of metal concentration found at Manjung was 88.62%. The highest concentration found inIron was at 4.710 ng m-3 for respirable dust and Zinc for inhalable dust at 7.387 ng m-3; thus, claiming both Iron and Zinc as the dominant metals in Manjung. The pattern of metals concentration found in this research proven that the FGD and ESPs application in Manjung coal-fired power plant contributed in reducing the airborne particles emissions. However, the PEL calculations showed exceeding limits of metals found on site. Hence affecting the human respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Therefore, new research in developing the policy for the construction of the coal-fired power plant, especially within the radius of residential and public area are in significant need.
DESIGN ELEMEN TS OF HOUSES AMONG DISABLED COMMUNITY: THE SATISFACTION AND THE PREFERENCES
Authors: Ab Rahman Syakir Amir , Samsudin Nasriah , Mohamed Osman Mariana , Bachok Syahriah , Rabe Noor Suzilawati
Published: September 2018

Home ownership creates stability and improves the quality of life of the disabled communities. As Malaysia approaches the developed status and the high – income economy by 2020, the housing industry needs to be adaptive to the demands for special groups. Universal homes incorporate universal design principles, resulting in a living environment that can be adapted to virtually any user’s long term comfort, safety and ease. The aim of this paper is to study on the preferences and level of satisfaction on design factor in owning residential property among the disabled community in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. A questionnaire survey was conducted on a sample of 800 respondents. The respondents were selected from the disabled community, focusing on two categories of disabilities, physical and visual impairment. The outcome of this study shows that disabled people prefer houses which are complete with design that accommodates residents’ physical limitations. For design elements of their residential property, this study found that the disabled people are satisfied with the provision of ramp to access into the building, while their satisfaction on design for the low physical effort scored at seventh place. The study concludes with two housing recommendations: to provide at least the minimum requirement of universal design in all upcoming projects and to provide home modification scheme.
FACTORS DETERMINING THE DEMAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Authors: Lim Xin Ying , Olanrewaju Abdullateef , Tan Seong Yeow , Lee Jia En
Published: September 2018

Affordable housing has been defined as housing which is adequate in quality and location. In addition to this, it is deemed to be housing that is not so costly that it prevents its occupants from meeting their basic living needs. This study aims to develop a framework to facilitate affordable housing delivery. The data collection used was a survey questionnaire. The survey was administered to occupants within five high-rise buildings in Penang. The study also utilized a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of 0.518, and Bartlett’s test of sphericity of (x2 (210) = 10953.982, p<0.001). The two statistical test discovered that the major determinants affecting demand for affordable housing were crime rates, housing prices and down payments. The results also demonstrated that six factors were successfully constructed using a factor analysis and assigned as factors that determined the demand for affordable housing. The research will be useful to policy makers, urban planners, developers, and contractors.
MAPPING THE LANDSCAPE CHARACTERS ALONG A RURAL ROUTE FOR TOURISM
Authors: Abdul Wahab Nur Amirah , Zakariya Khalilah , Ibrahim Putri Haryati , Ibrahim Illyani
Published: September 2018

The scenic landscape characters along driving routes have been acknowledged by numerous studies to be important in planning for rural tourism. Landscape characters shape the setting and ambience of a place. This study focuses on mapping the landscape characters along a rural route as a way to identify potential characteristics to be conserved and enhanced for tourism. The case study area covers the Kuala Selangor to Sabak Bernam route, which is part of a federal route that runs along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Using landscape character mapping, observation and landscape character assessment (LCA), mapping was conducted to identify and analyse the landscape characters along the route based on the physical, cultural and environmental attributes. It is found that each segment along the route has its own attributes and the physical images based on their activities and environment. This study found that the rural route has a unique and distinctive rural landscape identity that needs to be integrated with the planning of infrastructure and road system, in order for it to increase tourism activities.
HISTORICAL URBAN FORM: A CASE STUDY OF MELAKA
Authors: Ibrahim Illyani , Abdullah Alias , Ibrahim Mansor , Murtaza Fatin Farhana
Published: September 2018

Understanding the urban form is crucial in determining the structure of a city in terms of physical and nonphysical aspects. The physical aspects include built-up areas that can be seen on the earth surface, and the nonphysical aspects include the shape, size, density, and configuration of settlements. The objectives of this study are to (i) analyse the elements of historical urban form that are suitable for the site and (ii) to study on the elements of urban form in Melaka. Content analysis was adopted to analyse the literature of urban form and Melaka. Results show that the following four elements of urban form are suitable to be used for historical urban form analysis: (i) streets, (ii) land use, (iii) buildings, and (iv) open space. The findings also indicate that the selected urban form has successfully delineated in the historical of Melaka as the selected urban elements can be specifically scrutinized with the content analysis. Further study will focus on the historical urban form within the Malay Peninsula.
IN PURSUIT OF ECONOMICALLY COMPETITIVE AGRO-TOURISM SECTOR: THE CASE OF TERENGGANU HOMESTAY, MALAYSIA
Authors: Bachok Syahriah , Tuan Mohd Amin Tuan Anisdina , Ab Rahman Syakir Amir
Published: September 2018

Agro-tourism is more than just a tourist product. It is a journey to a new sensation or positive behavior concerning the environment, the community and culture. It also one of the diversified sub-sectors that provide opportunities and choices for the rural community, commonly associated with agricultural activities to enhance and maintain their economic sustainability. This research focuses on the quantification of tourism sector income specifically related to agricultural destinations, activities, and products, evaluated in the selected communities that offer tourists visits and stays within the former’s villages or settlements. Income derived from the activities, destinations, and products are to be reported and assessed against initial investment and annual operating costs. This is an area mostly void of literature, especially those within the Malaysian contexts. The research aims at exploring the vitality and robustness of agro-tourism based homestay activities in Terengganu. Three objectives have been developed based on the gaps in existing literature. Firstly, the research is to identify offerings of homestay destinations, activities, and products relevant to agriculture sector within the rural communities of Terengganu. Secondly, the research is to assess the income received from these activities based on communal receipts as well as individually reported revenues. Finally, the research is to recommend strategic and focused areas of improvement to increase and sustain the competitiveness of agro-tourism sector delivered through homestays operation. The methods used in this paper were the semi-structured interview and focus group discussion. 76 respondents participated in the discussion.
HOMESTAY OPERATION UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE OF MALAYSIA: THE CASE OF KELANTAN HOMESTAY OPERATORS
Authors: Bachok Syahriah , Hasbullah Hafizah , Ab Rahman Syakir Amir
Published: September 2018

This research outlines the selection, registration, operation and management of formal homestays under the purview of Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia. Using a case study of Kelantan, the research further elaborates on the inception of such concept in Malaysia, the process and procedures for establishment of homestay operation as well as the maintenance and upholding qualities of the current operational homestays. One of the largest contributing sectors to the Gross National Product in 2015, tourism offers great and various activities to tourists domestic and international alike. One such activities is agrotourism that provide opportunities for the visitors to stay and experience the life of an agriculture community in rural areas of Malaysia. Kelantan being one of the most remote areas in the Peninsula is still rich with natural resources and agricultural produce has the advantage of showcasing the unique attractions to various tourists’ types, especially those who were willing to stay overnight or more to properly enjoy and learn about realities of daily life of these selected communities. A gap in the literature identified that research on how these communities were selected to offer such activities while maintaining their identities are scantily available. Hence, this research aims at explaining the processes of registering of homestays and rooms for tourists stay and identifying improvement areas which can be targeted to increase the income receipts from this specialised yet diversified sector.
FACTORS INFLUENCING PARENTS IN SELECTING SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad Faris , Ahmad Shuhaimi Ainul Ashiqin , Mohamed Osman Mariana , Rabe Noor Suzilawati
Published: September 2018

Equal access to education is an essential element in achieving community wellbeing, hence it is crucial that the educational facilities to be equally accessible to children with special education needs. In Malaysia, one of the special education programme provided in mainstream public schools is the Program Pendidikan Khas Integrasi (PPKI). The programme is an effort towards inclusive education. The objective of this study includes: (i) to analyse the factors influencing the decision of parents in selecting school for their special children, and (ii) to assess the issues and problems faced by parents in selecting schools for their children with special needs. The study determines parents’ criteria in selecting school for their children with SEN among 134 parents of children in PPKI via questionnaire survey. Semi-structured interview was conducted among 12 teachers of PPKI, and the findings from the interview were used to validate the survey findings. Findings from these two methods were consolidated. Result shows that school selection for children with special needs are greatly associated with the school facility. The paper will benefit the local authority in planning for educational facility, as well as special needs children with regards to the educational facility for special education provision in a community.
MAQASID AL-SYARIAH & HUMAN WELL-BEING: A STUDY ON MELAKA’S PUBLIC HOUSING
Authors: Shuid Syafiee , Mohd Zamin Muhammad Faid
Published: September 2018

The need for proper housing for the people is an undeniable necessity that should be constantly monitored and researched. Housing opportunities should be made available for every individual, regardless of their income as it can be considered as one of the basic necessities for human life. In Islam, it preaches on a just, ethical, non-discriminatory (Qayyim, 1347 C.E.) and efficient protection of its follower’s well-being, especially in providing social necessities such as housing. The relationship between the function of Maqasid al-Syariah and the public housing would be examined in this paper to determine the effectiveness of the Maqasid al-Syariah in the protection of human well-being. In order to analyze the relationship, a set of questionnaires pertaining on the satisfaction level of the society towards the housing market is distributed to 400 respondents equally divided among the three districts in Melaka. The study also concerns itself with the public housing community, as the focus of this research is aimed at the bottom 40% social group in Melaka. Under the Maqasid al-Syariah, the three domains which are the darurriyat (needs), hajiyyat (necessities), and tahsiniyyat (luxuries) are analysed based on the homeownership, housing condition, financial capacity and physical environment.
Challenges and Changes: The Development of an English Writing Center in Taiwan (Note 1)
Authors: Epley Dayna , Babcock Rebecca Day , Linnenkugel Matt
Published: September 2018

This paper explains the process of a group from a regional public university in Texas, USA attempting a short-term project to start a writing center at a private technical university in Taiwan. The group encountered several challenges and this paper attempts to reflect on and analyze what happened and to assist others who may have similar plans. Writing centers are growing in Asia but may need a different approach than just transplanting a US approach uncritically. Also cultural knowledge is key in endeavoring to re-establish a current concept in a new context.
Determinasi Tarif Retribusi Pasar Tradisional dengan Pendekatan Willingness To Pay Dan Perbandingan Harga Pasar
Authors: Yandri Pitri
Published: September 2018

The new autonomous region is generally faced with the administrative adaptation problem. The adaptation is being implemented by South Tangerang Municipality. One of the adaptations is doing traditional market governance improvement to become better by setting the tarif of retribution. In theoretically, the approach to the determinate of tarif retribution can be analyzed by the variety of approaches. Two of the most widely used is the willingness to pay and market price comparative approach. Thus, this article will use those approaches to estimate traditional market tariff retribution. The results of the estimation and its elaboration are discussed further in this article
Stock Split dan Pengaruhnya Pada Return Saham
Authors: Anggraeni Rr Tini , Hayata Akrim
Published: September 2018

This study aims to determine the effect of the stock split on the Return of each company's stock. The sample using 6 companies that conduct stock split corporation activity, recorded in Indeks Saham Syariah Indonesia (ISSI) consistently during period 2012-2016 and once joined in Jakarta Islamic Index (JII). This study uses multiple regression analysis as a tool of analysis. The result of the analysis shows that simultaneously Return On Assets (ROA), Total Assets Turnover (TATO), Earning Per Share (EPS) and Price Earning Ratio (PER) produces significant influence only on ASII and TLKM stock. Partially, Price Earning Ratio (PER) variable gives significant effect to ASII, SCMA, and TLKM stock returns. While the variable Earning Per Share (EPS) produces a significant influence on ICBP stock returns.
Efek Moral Reasoning Terhadap Niat Auditor Internal Untuk Melakukan Whistleblowing
Authors: Larasati Meita
Published: September 2018

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of moral reasoning on the intention of internal auditors to conduct whistleblowing. The respondents in this study using purposive sampling technique. The researchers choose a sample based on individuals who have work experience as internal auditors for one year and at least 21 years old. This study used a survey method using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed to 70 internal auditors who worked on State University located in Yogyakarta. However, only 56 questionnaires can be used in this study. All questionnaire were analyzed using regression analysis. This study provides empirical evidence that moral reasoning has a positive effect on the intention of internal auditor behavior to blow the whistle.
Resistensi Malathion dan Aktivitas Enzim Esterase pada Populasi Nyamuk Aedes aegypti di Kabupaten Pekalongan
Authors: Widiastuti Dyah , Ikawati Bina
Published: September 2018

Pekalongan regency, Central Java (Indonesia) is one of area which experienced with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) incidence since many years ago. The extensive use of insecticides for dengue vector control has been carried out for long period in Pekalongan Regency. This fact stimulate the need to study the resistence status and  esterase enzyme avtivity of Aedes aegypti to Malathion. The research was conducted in April-November 2014. Insecticide susceptibility assays were performed on F1 generation of wild-caught adult female Ae. aegypti mosquitoes from Simbangkulon Village Buaran Sub district, Kedungwuni Barat Village Kedungwuni Sub dsitrict and Karangsari Village Karanganyar Sub district, with the diagnostic doses of malathion (0,8%). Esterase enzyme activity of these mosquitoes was tested biochemically to find out the mechanisms of resistance to Malathion. Mosquitoes mortality as a result of Malathion effect showed variation in range from 3.33 to 13.75% in all study sites. That result indicated that Ae.aegypti mosquitoes are resistant to Malathion in all study sites . Based on biochemical assays, there was an increase if esterase enztyme activity of Ae aegypti in all study sites.. Therefore, alpha esterase enzyme activity could be associated with the mechanisms which responsible to malathion resistance in Ae. aegypti in Pekalongan. The results of this study provided the information about the malathion resistance status of Ae. aegypti in Pekalongan, and biochemical mechanisms which essential for monitoring the insecticide resistance in this area.