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Effect of Nitrogen Cation as “Electron Trap” at π-Linker on Properties for p-Type Photosensitizers: DFT Study
Authors: Sun Zhi-Dan , Zhao Jiang-Shan , Ju Xue-Hai , Xia Qi-Ying
Published: August 2019

On the basis of thieno(3,2-b)thiophene and dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3′-d]thiophene (T2 and T3 moieties) as π-linker, the A, D and S series dyes were designed to investigate the effect of the introducing N+ as an “electron trap” into T2 and T3 on the properties of the dyes. The optimized structures, electronic and optical properties were investigated by the density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT). The results show that the properties of the dyes are sensitive to the N+ position in π-linkers. D series dyes with electron-withdrawing units located near the donor have better properties than the corresponding A series with the electron-withdrawing units located near the acceptor. For A and D series, the N+ modified dye named T2N+1-d displays the largest red shift of the UV–vis absorption, the maximum integral values of the adsorption-wavelength curves over the visible light, the highest light harvesting efficiency (LHE, 0.996), and the strongest adsorption energy (−44.33 kcal/mol). T2N+1-d also has a large driving force of hole injection (ΔGinj, −0.74 eV), which results in a more efficient hole injection. Bearing a lengthier π-linker than T2N+1-d, the properties of T2N+1-s are further improved. T2N+1-d moiety or its increased conjugated derivatives may be a promising π-linker.
Editorial for Special Issue “Hyperspectral Imaging and Applications”
Authors: Chang Chein-I , Song Meiping , Zhang Junping , Wu Chao-Cheng
Published: August 2019

Due to advent of sensor technology, hyperspectral imaging has become an emerging technology in remote sensing. Many problems, which cannot be resolved by multispectral imaging, can now be solved by hyperspectral imaging. The aim of this Special Issue “Hyperspectral Imaging and Applications” is to publish new ideas and technologies to facilitate the utility of hyperspectral imaging in data exploitation and to further explore its potential in different applications. This Special Issue has accepted and published 25 papers in various areas, which can be organized into 7 categories, Data Unmixing, Spectral variability, Target Detection, Hyperspectral Image Classification, Band Selection, Data Fusion, Applications.
Estimating Root Zone Soil Moisture Across the Eastern United States with Passive Microwave Satellite Data and a Simple Hydrologic Model
Authors: Baldwin Douglas , Manfreda Salvatore , Lin Henry , Smithwick Erica A.H.
Published: August 2019

Root zone soil moisture (RZSM) affects many natural processes and is an important component of environmental modeling, but it is expensive and challenging to monitor for relatively small spatial extents. Satellite datasets offer ample spatial coverage of near-surface soil moisture content at up to a daily time-step, but satellite-derived data products are currently too coarse in spatial resolution to use directly for many environmental applications, such as those for small catchments. This study investigated the use of passive microwave satellite soil moisture data products in a simple hydrologic model to provide root zone soil moisture estimates across a small catchment over a two year time period and the Eastern U.S. (EUS) at a 1 km resolution over a decadal time-scale. The physically based soil moisture analytical relationship (SMAR) was calibrated and tested with the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer (AMSRE), Soil Moisture Ocean Salinity (SMOS), and Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) data products. The SMAR spatial model relies on maps of soil physical properties and was first tested at the Shale Hills experimental catchment in central Pennsylvania. The model met a root mean square error (RMSE) benchmark of 0.06 cm3 cm−3 at 66% of the locations throughout the catchment. Then, the SMAR spatial model was calibrated at up to 68 sites (SCAN and AMERIFLUX network sites) that monitor soil moisture across the EUS region, and maps of SMAR parameters were generated for each satellite data product. The average RMSE for RZSM estimates from each satellite data product is <0.06 cm3 cm−3. Lastly, the 1 km EUS regional RZSM maps were tested with data from the Shale Hills, which was set aside for validating the regional SMAR, and the RMSE between the RZSM predictions and the catchment average is 0.042 cm3 cm−3. This study offers a promising approach for generating long time-series of regional RZSM maps with the same spatial resolution of soil property maps.
Ground Subsidence Susceptibility (GSS) Mapping in Grosseto Plain (Tuscany, Italy) Based on Satellite InSAR Data Using Frequency Ratio and Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Bianchini Silvia , Solari Lorenzo , Del Soldato Matteo , Raspini Federico , Montalti Roberto , Ciampalini Andrea , Casagli Nicola
Published: August 2019

This study aimed at evaluating and mapping Ground Subsidence Susceptibility (GSS) in the Grosseto plain (Tuscany Region, Italy) by exploiting multi-temporal satellite InSAR data and by applying two parallel approaches; a bivariate statistical analysis (Frequency Ratio) and a mathematical probabilistic model (Fuzzy Logic operator). The Grosseto plain experienced subsidence and sinkholes due to natural causes in the past and it is still suffering slow-moving ground lowering. Five conditioning subsidence-related factors were selected and managed in a GIS environment through an overlay pixel-by-pixel analysis. Firstly, multi-temporal ground subsidence inventory maps were prepared in the study area by starting from two inventories referred to distinct temporal intervals (2003–2009 and 2014–2019) derived from Persistent Scatterers Interferometry (PSI) data of ENVISAT and SENTINEL-1 satellites. Then, the susceptibility modelling was performed through the Frequency Ratio (FR) and Fuzzy Logic (FL) approaches. These analyses led to slightly different scenarios which were compared and discussed. Results show that flat areas on alluvial and colluvial deposits with thick sedimentary cover (higher than 20 m) on the bedrock in the central and eastern sectors of the plain are the most susceptible to land subsidence. The obtained FR- and FL-based GSS maps were finally validated with a ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) analysis, in order to estimate the overall performance of the models. The AUC (Area Under Curve) values of ROC analysis of the FR model were higher than the ones of FL model, suggesting that the former is a better and more appropriate predictor for subsidence susceptibility analysis in the study area. In conclusion, GSS maps provided a qualitative overview of the subsidence scenarios and may be helpful to predict and preliminarily identify high-risk areas for environmental local authorities and decision makers in charge of land use planning in the study area. Finally, the presented methodologies to derive GSS maps are easily reproducible and could also be applied and tested in other test sites worldwide, in order to check the modeling performance in different environmental settings.
Impacts of Radiometric Uncertainty and Weather-Related Surface Conditions on Soil Moisture Retrievals with Sentinel-1
Authors: Benninga Harm-Jan , van der Velde Rogier , Su Zhongbo
Published: August 2019

The radiometric uncertainty of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) observations and weather-related surface conditions caused by frozen conditions, snow and intercepted rain affect the backscatter ( σ 0 ) observations and limit the accuracy of soil moisture retrievals. This study estimates Sentinel-1’s radiometric uncertainty, identifies the effects of weather-related surface conditions on σ 0 and investigates their impact on soil moisture retrievals for various conditions regarding soil moisture, surface roughness and incidence angle. Masking rules for the surface conditions that disturb σ 0 were developed based on meteorological measurements and timeseries of Sentinel-1 observations collected over five forests, five meadows and five cultivated fields in the eastern part of the Netherlands. The Sentinel-1 σ 0 observations appear to be affected by frozen conditions below an air temperature of 1 ∘ C , snow during Sentinel-1’s morning overpasses on meadows and cultivated fields and interception after more than 1.8 m m of rain in the 12 h preceding a Sentinel-1 overpass, whereas dew was not found to be of influence. After the application of these masking rules, the radiometric uncertainty was estimated by the standard deviation of the seasonal anomalies timeseries of the Sentinel-1 forest σ 0 observations. By spatially averaging the σ 0 observations, the Sentinel-1 radiometric uncertainty improves from 0.85 dB for a surface area of 0.25 h a to 0.30 dB for 10 h a for the VV polarization and from 0.89 dB to 0.36 dB for the VH polarization, following approximately an inverse square root dependency on the surface area over which the σ 0 observations are averaged. Deviations in σ 0 were combined with the σ 0 sensitivity to soil moisture as simulated with the Integral Equation Method (IEM) surface scattering model, which demonstrated that both the disturbing effects by the weather-related surface conditions (if not masked) and radiometric uncertainty have a significant impact on the soil moisture retrievals from Sentinel-1. The soil moisture retrieval uncertainty due to radiometric uncertainty ranges from 0.01 m 3 m − 3 up to 0.17 m 3 m − 3 for wet soils and small surface areas. The impacts on soil moisture retrievals are found to be weakly dependent on the surface roughness and the incidence angle, and strongly dependent on the surface area (or the σ 0 disturbance caused by a weather-related surface condition for a specific land cover type) and the soil moisture itself.
Multi-Biometric System Based on Cutting-Edge Equipment for Experimental Contactless Verification
Authors: Kolda Lukas , Krejcar Ondrej , Selamat Ali , Kuca Kamil , Fadeyi Oluwaseun
Published: August 2019

Biometric verification methods have gained significant popularity in recent times, which has brought about their extensive usage. In light of theoretical evidence surrounding the development of biometric verification, we proposed an experimental multi-biometric system for laboratory testing. First, the proposed system was designed such that it was able to identify and verify a user through the hand contour, and blood flow (blood stream) at the upper part of the hand. Next, we detailed the hard and software solutions for the system. A total of 40 subjects agreed to be a part of data generation team, which produced 280 hand images. The core of this paper lies in evaluating individual metrics, which are functions of frequency comparison of the double type faults with the EER (Equal Error Rate) values. The lowest value was measured for the case of the modified Hausdorff distance metric - Maximally Helicity Violating (MHV). Furthermore, for the verified biometric characteristics (Hamming distance and MHV), appropriate and suitable metrics have been proposed and experimented to optimize system precision. Thus, the EER value for the designed multi-biometric system in the context of this work was found to be 5%, which proves that metrics consolidation increases the precision of the multi-biometric system. Algorithms used for the proposed multi-biometric device shows that the individual metrics exhibit significant accuracy but perform better on consolidation, with a few shortcomings.
Envisioning Present and Future Land-Use Change under Varying Ecological Regimes and Their Influence on Landscape Stability
Authors: Prokopová Marcela , Salvati Luca , Egidi Gianluca , Cudlín Ondřej , Včeláková Renata , Plch Radek , Cudlín Pavel
Published: August 2019

Climate change plays an important role in shaping ecological stability of landscape systems. Increasing weather fluctuations such as droughts threaten the ecological stability of natural and anthropogenic landscapes. Uncertainty exists regarding the validity of traditional landscape assessment schemes under climate change. This commentary debates the main factors that threaten ecological stability, discussing basic approaches to interpret landscape functioning. To address this pivotal issue, the intimate linkage between ecological stability and landscape diversity is explored, considering different approaches to landscape stability assessment. The impact of land-use changes on landscape stability is finally discussed. Assessment methodologies and indicators are reviewed and grouped into homogeneous classes based on a specific nomenclature of stability aspects which include landscape composition, fragmentation and connectivity, thermodynamic and functional issues, biodiversity, soil degradation, and ecological disturbance. By considering land-use change as one of the most important factors underlying climate change, individual components of landscape stability are finally delineated and commented upon. In this regard, specific trajectories of land-use change (including agricultural intensification, land abandonment, and urbanization) are investigated for their effects on ecological stability. A better understanding of land-use impacts on landscape stability is crucial for a better knowledge of processes leading to land degradation.
To Strengthen the Practice of Ecological Civilization in China
Authors: Chang I-Shin , Wang Wenqi , Wu Jing
Published: August 2019

Ecological civilization is the inevitable route of human development. However, the practice of ecological civilization is not as positive as expected, especially for college students. Hence, the aim of this research is to investigate how to strengthen the practice of college students towards ecological civilization in China. Based on the Triandis’ Interpersonal Behavior Model, a questionnaire survey is performed to explore the status quo of factors affecting college students’ ecological civilization behaviors. Results reveal that society does not provide enough facilities for ecological civilization. Thus, as personal interests conflicting with the environment, some college students would not carry out the concept of ecological civilization. Meanwhile, though most of college students have the right attitude and good habits of water saving and waste batteries proposal, the guidance of ecological civilization for the habits of takeout and online shopping has not been formed. Also, college students could not actively participate in ecological civilization construction. Therefore, to strengthen ecological civilization practice, it is indispensable to acquire joint efforts from individuals, government, families, universities and social organizations. The practice of ecological civilization is inseparable from the efforts of every college student. Besides, the government, every social organization, every family, and every university should create appropriate facilitating conditions, so that college students could form ecological civilization habits consciously. At the same time, universities, society and family should form good social reference standards to directly and indirectly educate college students so as to help them identify their roles and self-concept.
Vibration Analysis for Pendent Pedestrian Path of a Long-Span Extradosed Bridge
Authors: Cui Chuanjie , Ma Rujin , Hu Xiaohong , He Wuchao
Published: August 2019

Pendent pedestrian path is a new structure form in long-span city bridges to satisfy vehicle passing demand and pedestrian passing demand simultaneously. For such design form, besides the traditional comfort problem caused by pedestrians, the vibration induced by upper passing vehicles and oncoming turbulent wind also cannot be ignored. In this research, the vibration characteristics of the pendent pedestrian path induced by pedestrians, upper vehicles, and turbulent wind are all investigated based on a designed long-span extradosed bridge. The results show that the design of the pedestrian path could satisfy the comfort demands comprehensively regardless of the local magnification effects of pedestrian path vibration. Reducing the spacing of the supported beam is meaningful for suppressing the local vibration effects. The road roughness of the upper pavement has significant effects on the maximum acceleration of pedestrian paths while the influence of the vehicle speed is relatively limited. An approximate quadratic relationship is observed between the buffeting-induced acceleration and the oncoming wind speed. Thus, the pedestrian path should be closed during strong winds.
Ordinary Single Valued Neutrosophic Topological Spaces
Authors: Kim Junhui , Smarandache Florentin , Lee Jeong Gon , Hur Kul
Published: August 2019

We define an ordinary single valued neutrosophic topology and obtain some of its basic properties. In addition, we introduce the concept of an ordinary single valued neutrosophic subspace. Next, we define the ordinary single valued neutrosophic neighborhood system and we show that an ordinary single valued neutrosophic neighborhood system has the same properties in a classical neighborhood system. Finally, we introduce the concepts of an ordinary single valued neutrosophic base and an ordinary single valued neutrosophic subbase, and obtain two characterizations of an ordinary single valued neutrosophic base and one characterization of an ordinary single valued neutrosophic subbase.
The Influence of Bee Venom Melittin on the Functioning of the Immune System and the Contractile Activity of the Insect Heart—A Preliminary Study
Authors: Lubawy Jan , Urbański Arkadiusz , Mrówczyńska Lucyna , Matuszewska Eliza , Światły-Błaszkiewicz Agata , Matysiak Jan , Rosiński Grzegorz
Published: August 2019

Melittin (MEL) is a basic polypeptide originally purified from honeybee venom. MEL exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activity. However, almost all studies on MEL activity have been carried out on vertebrate models or cell lines. Recently, due to cheap breeding and the possibility of extrapolating the results of the research to vertebrates, insects have been used for various bioassays and comparative physiological studies. For these reasons, it is valuable to examine the influence of melittin on insect physiology. Here, for the first time, we report the immunotropic and cardiotropic effects of melittin on the beetle Tenebrio molitor as a model insect. After melittin injection at 10−7 M and 10−3 M, the number of apoptotic cells in the haemolymph increased in a dose-dependent manner. The pro-apoptotic action of MEL was likely compensated by increasing the total number of haemocytes. However, the injection of MEL did not cause any changes in the percent of phagocytic haemocytes or in the phenoloxidase activity. In an in vitro bioassay with a semi-isolated Tenebrio heart, MEL induced a slight chronotropic-positive effect only at a higher concentration (10−4 M). Preliminary results indicated that melittin exerts pleiotropic effects on the functioning of the immune system and the endogenous contractile activity of the heart. Some of the induced responses in T. molitor resemble the reactions observed in vertebrate models. Therefore, the T. molitor beetle may be a convenient invertebrate model organism for comparative physiological studies and for the identification of new properties and mechanisms of action of melittin and related compounds.
Influence of Two Garlic-Derived Compounds, Propyl Propane Thiosulfonate (PTS) and Propyl Propane Thiosulfinate (PTSO), on Growth and Mycotoxin Production by Fusarium Species In Vitro and in Stored Cereals
Authors: Mylona Kalliopi , Garcia-Cela Esther , Sulyok Michael , Medina Angel , Magan Naresh
Published: August 2019

Two garlic-derived compounds, Propyl Propane Thiosulfonate (PTS) and Propyl Propane Thiosulfinate (PTSO), were examined for their efficacy against mycotoxigenic Fusarium species (F. graminearum, F. langsethiae, F. verticillioides). The objectives were to assess the inhibitory effect of these compounds on growth and mycotoxin production in vitro, and in situ in artificially inoculated wheat, oats and maize with one isolate of each respectively, at different water activity (aw) conditions when stored for up to 20 days at 25 °C. In vitro, 200 ppm of either PTS or PTSO reduced fungal growth by 50–100% and mycotoxin production by >90% depending on species, mycotoxin and aw conditions on milled wheat, oats and maize respectively. PTS was generally more effective than PTSO. Deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEN) were decreased by 50% with 80 ppm PTSO. One-hundred ppm of PTS reduced DON and ZEN production in wheat stored at 0.93 aw for 20 days, although contamination was still above the legislative limits. Contrasting effects on T-2/HT-2 toxin contamination of oats was found depending on aw, with PTS stimulating production under marginal conditions (0.93 aw), but at 0.95 aw effective control was achieved with 100 ppm. Treatment of stored maize inoculated with F. verticilliodies resulted in a stimulation of total fumonsins in most treatments. The potential use of such compounds for mycotoxin control in stored commodities is discussed.
Venomic, Transcriptomic, and Bioactivity Analyses of Pamphobeteus verdolaga Venom Reveal Complex Disulfide-Rich Peptides That Modulate Calcium Channels
Authors: Estrada-Gomez Sebastian , Cardoso Fernanda Caldas , Vargas-Muñoz Leidy , Quintana-Castillo Juan , Arenas Gómez Claudia , Pineda Sandy , Saldarriaga-Cordoba Monica
Published: August 2019

Pamphobeteus verdolaga is a recently described Theraphosidae spider from the Andean region of Colombia. Previous reports partially characterized its venom profile. In this study, we conducted a detailed analysis that includes reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (rp-HPLC), calcium influx assays, tandem mass spectrometry analysis (tMS/MS), and venom-gland transcriptome. rp-HPLC fractions of P. verdolaga venom showed activity on CaV2.2, CaV3.2, and NaV1.7 ion channels. Active fractions contained several peptides with molecular masses ranging from 3399.4 to 3839.6 Da. The tMS/MS analysis of active fraction displaying the strongest activity to inhibit calcium channels showed sequence fragments similar to one of the translated transcripts detected in the venom-gland transcriptome. The putative peptide of this translated transcript corresponded to a toxin, here named ω-theraphositoxin-Pv3a, a potential ion channel modulator toxin that is, in addition, very similar to other theraphositoxins affecting calcium channels (i.e., ω-theraphotoxin-Asp1a). Additionally, using this holistic approach, we found that P. verdolaga venom is an important source of disulfide-rich proteins expressing at least eight superfamilies.
Synthesis and Characterization of Cry2Ab–AVM Bioconjugate: Enhanced Affinity to Binding Proteins and Insecticidal Activity
Authors: Pan Zhi-Zhen , Xu Lian , Zheng Yi-Shu , Niu Li-Yang , Liu Bo , Fu Nan-Yan , Shi Yan , Chen Qing-Xi , Zhu Yu-Jing , Guan Xiong
Published: August 2019

Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal proteins (Bt toxins) have been widely used in crops for agricultural pest management and to reduce the use of chemical insecticides. Here, we have engineered Bt toxin Cry2Ab30 and bioconjugated it with 4”-O-succinyl avermectin (AVM) to synthesize Cry2Ab–AVM bioconjugate. It was found that Cry2Ab–AVM showed higher insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella, up to 154.4 times compared to Cry2Ab30. The binding results showed that Cry2Ab–AVM binds to the cadherin-like binding protein fragments, the 10th and 11th cadherin repeat domains in the P. xylostella cadherin (PxCR10–11), with a much higher affinity (dissociation equilibrium constant KD = 3.44 nM) than Cry2Ab30 (KD = 28.7 nM). Molecular docking suggested that the macrolide lactone group of Cry2Ab–AVM ligand docking into the PxCR10–11 is a potential mechanism to enhance the binding affinity of Cry2Ab–AVM to PxCR10–11. These findings offer scope for the engineering of Bt toxins by bioconjugation for improved pest management.
Evolution and Genetic Diversity of Porcine Circovirus 3 in China
Authors: Chen Ye , Xu Quanming , Chen Hong , Luo Xian , Wu Qi , Tan Chen , Pan Qidong , Chen Ji-Long
Published: August 2019

The identification of a new circovirus (Porcine Circovirus 3, PCV3) has raised concern because its impact on swine health is not fully known. In Fujian Province in eastern China, even its circulating status and genetic characteristics are unclear. Here, we tested 127 tissue samples from swine from Fujian Province that presented respiratory symptoms. All of the PCV3 positive samples were negative for many other pathogens involved in respiratory diseases like PCV2, PRRSV, and CSFV, suggesting that PCV3 is potentially pathogenic. From phylogenetic analysis, PCV3 strains are divided into two main clades and five sub-clades; PCV3a-1, PCV3a-2, PCV3a-3, PCV3b-1, and PCV3b-2. Our identified strains belong to genotypes PCV3a-1, PCV3a-2, PCV3a-3, and PCV3b-2, indicating a high degree of genetic diversity of PCV3 in Fujian province until 2019. Interestingly, we found the time of the most recent common ancestor (tMRCA) of PCV3 was dated to the 1950s, and PCV3 has a similar evolutionary rate as PCV2 (the main epidemic genotypes PCV2b and PCV2d). In addition, positive selection sites N56D/S and S77T/N on the capsid gene are located on the PCV3 antigen epitope, indicating that PCV3 is gradually adaptive in swine. In summary, our results provide important insights into the epidemiology of PCV3.
Role of Groundwater-Borne Geogenic Phosphorus for the Internal P Release in Shallow Lakes
Authors: Nisbeth Catharina , Jessen Søren , Bennike Ole , Kidmose Jacob , Reitzel Kasper
Published: August 2019

This study explores the under-investigated issue of groundwater-borne geogenic phosphorus (P) as the potential driving factor behind accumulation of P in lake sediment. The annual internally released P load from the sediment of the shallow, hypereutrophic and groundwater-fed lake, Nørresø, Denmark, was quantified based on total P (TP) depth profiles. By comparing this load with previously determined external P loadings entering the lake throughout the year 2016–2017, it was evident that internal P release was the immediate controller of the trophic state of the lake. Nevertheless, by extrapolating back through the Holocene, assuming a groundwater P load corresponding to the one found at present time, the total groundwater P input to the lake was found to be in the same order of magnitude as the total deposit P in the lake sediment. This suggests that groundwater-transported P was the original source of the now internally cycled P. For many lakes, internal P cycling is the immediate controller of their trophic state. Yet, this does not take away the importance of the external and possibly geogenic origin of the P accumulating in lake sediments, and subsequently being released to the water column.
Las técnicas participativas como un recurso potenciador del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje del Inglés a los estudiantes de la Universidad Técnica de Manabí
Authors: Chávez Loor María , Mendoza Karina , Chancay Carlos , Donoso María , Chávez Loor Yadira
Published: August 2019

The purpose of this article is to briefly present the results of the research: "Application of participatory techniques to enhance the teaching-learning process of English to students of the Technical University of Manabí" (UTM) to determine the contribution of the participatory techniques in this process through the identification of the appropriate techniques used by the teacher based on the needs required to obtain meaningful learning in the students, of which the most relevant are the participatory techniques for the consolidation and communications phase. The methodology used in the research was based on the application of a survey to the fifth level students of different UTM careers, which included seven closed questions, and the application of an interview to teachers who teach the subject of English, the results obtained from these instruments facilitated the obtaining of information for the development of this study. The results obtained in the investigation determined that the application of participatory techniques is important because they are an instrument of interaction between teachers and students during the teaching - learning process so that the student acquires and assimilates more efficiently the knowledge imparted.

 

Index Terms— participatory techniques, teaching-learning process, meaningful learning.
PKM Kelompok Usaha Terasi Desa Bonang Kecamatan Lasem dalam Upaya Menghadapi Permasalahan Cuaca
Authors: Rikah Rikah , Widodo Agustina
Published: August 2019

The aim of the Community Partnership Program (PKM) is to increase community income through increased quality and quantity of shrimp paste production. This Partnership Program is business group of shrimp paste (rebon) in Bonang Village, Lasem Subdistrict, Rembang Regency with partners of shrimp paste craftsmen. The method carried out in the Community Partnership Program (PKM) is accompaniment to the group in understanding about the drying machine and get the information of capital provider. The realization of a drying machine that aims to ensure the continuity of the production process without having dependency by weather conditions and limited drying area. By using a shrimp paste drying machine, the group of shrimp paste craftsmen can still produce even in rainy and cloudy weather condition. The group of craftsmen can make product diversification, which is making ready-made cooked shrimp paste and be more hygienic by using shrimp paste drying machine.
Diseminasi Teknologi Mesin Genset Tenaga Surya Bagi Masyarakat Terdampak Bencana Gunung Merapi Desa Wukirsari Kecamatan Cangkringan Kabupaten Sleman
Authors: Buchori Achmad , Widodo Suwarno , Ristanto Sigit , Artiani Listya Endang
Published: August 2019

The problem experienced by Wukirsari Village as one of the areas affected by the Mount Merapi disaster is the frequent occurrence of PLN power outages. To overcome this problem, the dissemination of technology products to the community aims to improve the ability of Wukirsari villagers to make natural electricity based on solar power and use solar power generator technology and be able to increase the value of sales and marketing. Outputs generated from this activity include the development of a number of group members, training in the use and maintenance of solar generator sets, training in the manufacture of solar engine generator sets, good financial management training and product sales and marketing training. This activity has resulted in: (1) solar generator products that have been carefully prepared with good results by the UPGRIS team, (2) villagers of Wukirsari are able to treat and use properly and correctly, (3) symbolic delivery to 3 residents solar power generator with capacity, 900 Watt, 1200 Watt and 1500 Watt
Diseminasi Teknologi Mesin Perajang Tembakau dalam Upaya Menerapkan Ekoteknologi di Desa Tumbrasanom Kecamatan Kedungadem Kabupaten Bojonegoro
Authors: Novita Mega , Buchori Achmad , Mujahidin Ali
Published: August 2019

The villagers of Tumbrasanom have 4 business groups, namely prosperous farmers, totaling 40 people, who do not have automatic tobacco chopper tools. In the manufacture and marketing of tobacco chopper products in the village of Tumbrasanom it is still simple. Then the marketing of its products has not been done online and there is no partner network, therefore it needs to be given a touch of appropriate technology that is environmentally friendly by using automatic tobacco chopper. The activity of disseminating technology products to the public aims to improve the welfare of citizens through increasing tobacco production capacity with automatic tobacco chopper tools using ecotechnology strategies, as well as increasing the value of sales and marketing. Outputs that have been generated from this activity include the development of a number of group members, training in the use and maintenance of automatic tobacco chopping tools, training in the use of automatic tobacco chopper tools, training in tobacco processing and good financial management training and sales and marketing of tobacco products and chopper machines automatic tobacco. The automatic tobacco chopper tool produced is 8 pieces with a capacity of 5 kg/ minute
Pembelajaran Bilingual English for Health Berbasis Bahasa Ibu Bagi Guru PAUD Kota Semarang
Authors: Ambarini Ririn , Ardiana Eva , Zahraini Dian Ayu
Published: August 2019

Implementation of Community Service is carried out in the form of training activities, workshops and field assistance which is divided into four stages in a systematic and continuous manner. In phase I, material will be delivered which includes: (1) Social and Emotional Health; (2) Nutrition and Fitness; (3) Safety, first Aid, and Injury Prevention; and (4) Disease Prevention and Control, (5) Techniques for preparing lesson plans on bilingual learning in health and nutrition education for early childhood that can be applied during the teaching and learning process for approximately 30 minutes, at least once a week. Phase II is training in preparing RPP about bullying. Phase III is Peer Teaching Practice and Phase IV is the Discussion and Self-reflection stage. The main aim of this Community Service is that PAUD teachers and staff can implement and implement bilingual learning programs in health and nutrition education in their respective schools so that PAUD teachers and staff can provide healthy living choices while also teaching children to make healthy life choices for them. . The methods used in the implementation of this program include training, lectures, questions and answers, and discussions, teaching practices and worksheets that are the output of participants from this training.
Pelatihan Metode Pembelajaran Bahasa Jawa Krama untuk Usia Dini Bagi Guru RA dan MI
Authors: Wiranti Dwiana Asih , Munir Muhammad Misbahul
Published: August 2019

Javanese language is very important to students learn since early childhood. Where through Javanese language children can understand the positive value in the self-character. While learning Javanese etiquette in RA Miftahul Ulum and MI Miftahul Ulum 02 is still not optimal. So it is necessary to conduct training for teachers in RA Miftahul Ulum and MI Miftahul Ulum 02 in the lower classes related to the method of learning Javanese etiquette. Through this activity, the team provided training with demonstration methods about interesting learning methods, interactive and can be used to teach Javanese language especially “Krama”  to early childhood. In this case early childhood is a low grade RA and MI student and training is given to teachers in RA Miftahul Ulum and MI Miftahul Ulum 02 in the lower class. This service activity has several stages which include, briefing and direction, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The results of this training received good appreciation from the partners. Partners actively participate in training activities. In addition, through practical activities, participants can practice the learning methods provided, so that participants are able to provide problems solving in the difficulties experienced by teachers in learning Javanese language for early childhood
PENGARUH PENDAPATAN DAN BIAYA OPERASIONAL TERHADAP BEBAN PAJAK PADA PT. BELILAS PERMAI INDRAGIRI
Authors: Remofa Yudha
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada PT. Belilas Permai Indragiri dan dilaksanakan selama tiga bulan. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah ada pengaruh secara simultan dan parsial antara pendapatan dan Biaya Operasional terhadap Beban Pajak pada PT. Belilas Permai Indragiri. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kuantitatif, yaitu penelitian yang menggambarkan tentang apakah ada pengaruh pendapatan dan Biaya Operasional terhadap Beban Pajak pada PT. Belilas Permai Indragiri. Dengan menganalisis data menggunakan regresi berganda, koefisien korelasi, dan uji Hipotesis yang nantinya dibantu dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 21. Dari hasil penelitian dapat diketahui bahwa secara simultan terdapat pengaruh antara pendapatan dan Biaya Operasional terhadap Beban Pajak, secara parsial  terdapat pengaruh antara pendapatan terhadap Beban Pajak dan Biaya Operasional secara parsial terdapa pengaruh terhadap Beban Pajak.
Jogos horríficos
Authors: Lucas Procópio Caetano
Published: August 2019

O presente artigo analisa o longa-metragem À meia-noite levarei sua alma (1964) sob a luz dos estudos atorais com o intuito de identificar, a partir da atuação de José Mojica Marins como o protagonista Zé do Caixão, os recursos utilizados na construção performática do ator, e de que maneira estes dialogam com o gênero horror, ao qual o filme se filia.
Os tipos de legendas de jogos: uma proposta de classificação
Authors: Soares Olavo Cordeiro
Published: August 2019

A partir do estudo de Soares (2017) e da Teoria do Escopo e o Conceito de Gameplay Experience, este artigo busca definir os principais tipos de legendas presentes nos jogos e como elas devem se comportar. Como resultado, oferecemos um panorama atual das categorias de legendas de games, que poderá ser usado como um ponto de partida para a criação de regras específicas para o campo.
O mito de Orfeu e Eurídice no Livro IV das Geórgicas de Virgílio: tradução e notas.
Authors: Veiga Paulo Eduardo de Barros
Published: August 2019

Virgílio, poeta do período Clássico da Roma Antiga, escreveu as Geórgicas, uma obra poética dividida em quatro Livros cuja temática volta-se à agricultura. Mais especificamente, no Livro IV, Virgílio aborda o tema da apicultura. Nessa passagem, conta-se o episódio mítico entre Aristeu, um famoso apicultor, e Eurídice, noiva de Orfeu. Este trabalho tem como intuito apresentar uma tradução em prosa dos versos de número 453 a 527 do Livro IV das Geórgicas de Virgílio, que narram o mito de Orfeu e Eurídice. O intuito é democratizar o texto latino ao leitor brasileiro que, com o apoio de notas de dados mítico-culturais, possa ter uma compreensão do episódio, principalmente, em seu nível temático.
Os desafios da tradução de textos “agronômicos” latinos
Authors: Trevizam Matheus
Published: August 2019

RESUMO: Neste artigo, exploramos alguns desafios envolvidos na tradução de textos agrários romanos. Tais desafios correspondem a transpor, para a língua de chegada, as especificidades da linguagem, léxico e estilo dos “agrônomos”. O modo de análise correspondeu a um breve exame do léxico e do estilo em obras como o De agri cultura, de Catão, e o De re rustica, de Varrão, por vezes em cotejo com os mesmos aspectos encontrados nas Geórgicas. Enfim, entendemos que, apesar das particularidades encontráveis nesses tratados de “agronomia”, as preocupações com a forma e o conteúdo têm de integrar, como na tradução de outros tipos de textos, os horizontes de seus tradutores.
Sexto Empírico e os animais: tradução espelhada do primeiro tropo de Enesidemo (Esboços Pirrônicos I, 36-79.1)
Authors: Brito Rodrigo Pinto de
Published: August 2019

O texto que se segue é uma tradução bilíngue e espelhada de Esboços Pirrônicos I, 36-79.1, do médico e filósofo cético pirrônico Sexto Empírico (II-III d.C.) Os passos traduzidos dizem respeito ao primeiro tropo de Enesidemo, em que são comentadas e comparadas as idiossincrasias dos animais quanto aos seus órgãos dos sentidos, de modo a levar à conclusão de que não há critérios para preferir entre determinadas percepções em detrimento de outras, seguindo-se a suspensão de juízo.
A teoria do Neurônio−Z
Authors: Baldino Roberto Ribeiro
Published: August 2019

A idéia de descobrir a matemática dentro do cérebro humano tem fascinado educadores. Qual neurônio será responsável pelas operações e abstrações matemáticas? Uma vez descoberto o gene que garante a formação desse neurônio, os problemas de ensino da matemática recebem impulso notável. As questões do “talento” para matemática, a orientação profissional, a seleção dos futuros matemáticos e a escolha de métodos de ensino encontrarão novas soluções. Ao menos, essa é a vontade de verdade de que fala Michel Foucault.
Entre a Teoria e a Prática: uma proposta no processo de aprendizagem de cálculo diferencial e integral em engenharia civil
Authors: Guimarães Gilselene Garcia
Published: August 2019

A aprendizagem por resolução de problemas (PBL) se propõe a fazer uma articulação entre os conteúdos teóricos do assunto abordado e a essência inventiva e socialmente produtiva que requer esse argumento, com a intenção de poder inserir os resultados dessa proposta na prática cotidiana do discente. O principal objetivo intenta propor estratégias alternativas, utilizando problemas da vida real, conforme método PBL, como integrador e interdisciplinar entre a disciplina de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral e outras disciplinas afins nos cursos das Engenharias de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Privilegiando a pesquisa qualitativa fizemos uso de duas importantes estratégias metodológicas, a saber: um questionário a ser respondido individualmente e uma atividade realizada em duplas onde os alunos deveriam escolher um assunto do conteúdo da referida disciplina e propor dois planejamentos de aula considerando que a teoria deveria estar mais próximo possível do contexto do cotidiano profissional dos discentes. Diante disso foi possível fazer algumas considerações finais tais como, perceber a importância de ouvir mais o discente dando-lhe voz para que saiba expor suas dificuldades e obstáculos encontrados no seu próprio processo de aprendizagem, entendendo que a teoria junto à prática do cotidiano poderá resultar em avanços na aprendizagem tanto individual quanto coletivo. Vale ressaltar que identificar os pontos que são desfavoráveis ao aprendizado e buscar modos de modificar essa trajetória se revelou como uma estratégia que outorga autonomia ao discente tornando-o autor do próprio processo de ensino e aprendizagem.
Caracterização morfológica e morfométrica dos tripanossomas de anuros do Centro-Oeste brasileiro
Authors: Ferreira Rodrigues André Flávio Soares , Morais Drausio Honório , Carvalho Vinícius Tadeu , D’Agosto Marta , Lemos Moara
Published: August 2019

The objective of this study was to evaluate parasitism caused by trypanosomes in naturally infected anurans from Brazilian Midwest and characterize trypanosomes by morphology and morphometry. Anurans were captured from margins of the Guaporé River in transition areas between Cerrado and Rain Forest. Blood samples of 16 anurans species were obtained by cardiac puncture and analyzed for the presence of hemoparasites. Trypanosomes were found infecting two anuran species, Leptodactylus lineatus (Leptodactylidae) and Osteocephalus sp. (Hylidae). It was observed high prevalence of trypanosomes (100%; N = 3) in L. lineatus, with intensity of infection of 9.9 × 102 parasites/ml. In Osteocephalus sp. the prevalence of trypanosomes was comparatively lower (36%; N = 4 from 11), however, the intensity of infection was higher 2.16 × 103 parasites/ml. Morphological variation related to body length and width of bloodstream trypomastigotes were observed in different host species and between individual hosts of the same species. Polymorphic trypanosomes were separated into morphotypes and classified as elongated or short trypanosomes. Trypanosomes infecting L. lineatus are elongated with slender or broad body and trypanosomes infecting Osteocephalus sp. presented a short body with broad posterior extremity. The parasitological analyses and morphological characterizations presented in this study contribute to the knowledge of diversity of trypanosomes from neotropical anurans.
Influência da Temperatura e Umidade Relativa sobre Pequenos Mamíferos em Fitofisionomias de Elevada Altitude no Sudeste Brasileiro
Authors: Machado Felipe Santana , Moura Aloysio Souza de , Mariano Ravi Fernandes , Fontes Marco Aurélio Leite
Published: August 2019

A temperatura e umidade relativa (UR) são dois parâmetros abióticos que influenciam na ocorrência de diferentes espécies, corroborando com trabalhos de flutuações sazonais populacionais, e alterações na composição de comunidades. Porém, existem poucos estudos que correlacionam esses fatores com riqueza e abundância de pequenos mamíferos terrestres em fitofisionomias de elevada altitude. Portanto, este trabalho teve o objetivo de analisar a influência da UR e temperatura do ar sobre a riqueza e abundância dos pequenos mamíferos terrestres em três diferentes fitofisionomias: campo natural montano, florestas semideciduais e florestas nebulares, na Chapada das Perdizes, sudeste brasileiro. Foram utilizadas armadilhas de chapa (Sherman), arame (Tomahawk) e queda (Pitfall) em conjunto com termo higrômetros em fitofisionomias de elevada altitude na Chapada das Perdizes, sudeste brasileiro. A temperatura e umidade relativa não diferiram entre os ambientes florestais montanos e não influenciam a riqueza e abundância de pequenos mamíferos, resultado da proteção e estabilidade proporcionada pela floresta. Porém, existe influência desses parâmetros para os campos naturais montanos, onde houve redução da riqueza e abundância de espécies em função do aumento da temperatura do ar.
Tunuslu Mahmut Paşa’nın Korusunda Geçen Bir Sami Paşazade Sezai Hikayesi
Authors: KILIÇKAYA Derya
Published: August 2019

İki
Yüz Elli Kuruşa Bir Asır isimli, Sami Paşazade Sezai’ye ait hikâye 1892
senesinde Küçük Şeyler adlı kitapta yayımlanır. Yazarın tüm hikâyelerini ise
yeni harflerle Zeynep Kerman 1981 yılında hazırlayıp yayımlamıştır. Hazırlanan
bu kitaptan faydalanarak inceleyeceğimiz bu hikâyenin de aslında bir hikâyesi
vardır. Hikâyeden bahseden kaynaklarda sıkça dile getirilmese de aslında, bu
eserin yazılmasına vesile olan kişi, Tunuslu Mahmud İbn İyâd olarak da bilinen
Tunuslu Mahmut Paşa’dır. Yazıda, bu hikâye ile ilgisi olan Tunuslu Mahmut Paşa
ve meşhur korusundan bahsedilecek, ardından da Sami Paşazade Sezai, çevreci
duyarlılık açısından ele alınacaktır. Hikâye ise bu çerçeve etrafında
değerlendirilecektir.
ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ МЕТОДІВ НАВЧАННЯ ІНОЗЕМНОЇ МОВИ
Authors: Нікіфорова С. М. , Пивоварова Н. І.
Published: August 2019

Стаття відображає історію розвитку методів навчання іноземним мовам. У ній наведено огляд основних методів викладання іноземних мов, характерних для різних історичних періодів, а саме: граматико-перекладний, текстуально-перекладний, натуральний, прямий, аудіолінгвальний, аудіовізуальний, свідомо-порівняльний, змішаний і комунікативний, а також проаналізовано їх переваги та недоліки. Знання історії методів викладання іноземних мов допоможе викладачеві більш вільно орієнтуватися у виборі методів і прийомів навчання, раціонально їх поєднувати у своїй роботі, свідомо і творчо застосовувати різні методи навчання.

Актуальність статті зумовлена необхідністю опанування знань про нові сучасні методи викладання іноземної мови та вміння застосовувати їх на практиці. Мета статті – проаналізувати та систематизувати наукові теорії та підходи до процесу навчання іноземної мови; вивчити розвиток різних методів викладання іноземних мов у зарубіжних та вітчизняних методиках, а також схарактеризувати сучасні методи, засновані на використанні інформаційних технологій.

Для досягнення мети і розв’язання окреслених завдань було використано історичний та порівняльний методи, що дають можливість комплексно розглянути історію методів викладання іноземних мов. Презентація матеріалу ґрунтується на демонстрації процесу викладання іноземних мов. Історичний метод дозволяє показати процес розробки методології викладання іноземних мов у чіткій хронологічній послідовності. Сучасні методики викладання іноземної мови, як і будь-якої іншої науки, знаходяться в постійному розвитку і творчому пошуку. Історичний метод є динамічним і відносно простим для сприйняття. Порівняльний метод дозволяє вивчати схожість і відмінності у викладанні іноземних мов. Кожен метод має об’єктивну цінність за певних обставин.

Результати дослідження дають підстави стверджувати, що сучасна система освіти в значній мірі характеризується тенденцією переходу від традиційного до інноваційного навчання. У статті також запропоновано подальші перспективи дослідження новітніх методів викладання іноземних мов.