bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Associativismo no setor turístico como vetor do comportamento de coopetição
Authors: Chim-Miki Adriana Fumi , Batista-Canino Rosa Maria , Medina-Brito Pino
Published: December 2018

A coopetição é a intrusão da competição nas redes de cooperação, por isso é mais visível entre concorrentes diretos, no entanto, esse comportamento é intrínseco das redes interorganizacionais. Este trabalho analisa o associativismo no turismo e seu contexto crítico que propicia o comportamento de coopetição. A análise está baseada em dados quantitativos, porém, mantém o caráter qualitativo da metodologia de estudo de caso. Os dados foram extraídos de 545 questionários de percepção a empresários e entrevistas a 50 associações turísticas nas cidades de Foz do Iguaçu e Curitiba. Os resultados demonstram que o contexto associativo de Foz do Iguaçu forma redes de coopetição horizontal com mais frequência do que a cidade de Curitiba, na qual se acentua as redes verticais de coopetição. Além disso, em Foz do Iguaçu existe uma maior percepção empresarial das vantagens derivadas da associação, assim como existe maior consciência sobre o nível de interdependência e metas em comuns. As considerações finais indicam que as associações empresariais são vetores do comportamento de coopetição.
Age moving of layers: facts and geological consequences (to the 150th anniversary of N.A. Golovkinsky’s fundamental work)
Authors: Zorina Svetlana O. , Alekseev Valery P. , Amon Edward O. , Khasanova Ksenia A.
Published: December 2018

The fundamental facial law, determining the relationship between facies of sedimentary rocks in the sedimentary basin in lateral and vertical extensions, was formulated by the Russian geologist N.A. Golovkinsky a century and a half ago. Theoretical statements and views proposed by Golovkinsky have not lost their importance and relevance nowadays. In the article considered an important aspect of diachroneity (heterochroneity) of layer associations and their litho- and biostratigraphic boundaries. The methodological approach of measuring its degree (the window of age moving) is proposed. Golovkinskiy’s conceptions are developing fruitfully within the framework of Seismostratigraphy and Sequence Stratigraphy, and their main content remains in demand in the light of new realities of cognitive process (nonlinear science, NBICS convergence, endovision).
Concentración bancaria y reorganización financiera: España y Portugal en la Post-Crisis
Authors: Girón Alicia , Meireles Monika , Reyes Andrea
Published: December 2018

Este trabajo analiza cómo se han desenvuelto la concentración bancaria y la reorganización financiera en España y Portugal en el periodo post-crisis. Destaca la continuidad de tres tendencias preocupantes para la estabilidad financiera en ambos países: el aumento del volumen de activos bancarios, la centralización del capital y la menor rentabilidad promedio de la actividad bancaria.
El gasto público en Colombia. Reflexiones y propuestas
Authors: Espitia Jorge , Ferrari César , González Jorge Iván , Hernández Isidro , Reyes Luis Carlos , Romero Alejandra , Tassara Carlo , Varela David , Villabona Jario , Zafra Gustavo
Published: December 2018

Los análisis del gasto público en Colombia tienden a concentrarse en aspectos coyunturales y suelen concluir que se debe reducir para garantizar el equilibrio macroeconómico. Este artículo parte del hecho de que la Constitución de 1991 adoptó un Estado de derecho que modernizaría la sociedad colombiana y garantizaría a toda la población el cumplimiento de los derechos económicos y sociales allí consagrados. Desde esa óptica examina los problemas de inequidad, los requerimientos de infraestructura para mejorar el crecimiento económico de largo plazo, y cumplir los Acuerdos de Paz firmados entre el gobierno y las FARC y los compromisos internacionales a que dieron lugar. En contra de los análisis convencionales de corto plazo, para lograr los propósitos mencionados se requiere un mayor gasto público, que se asigne y ejecute de una manera eficiente y equitativa que evite las prácticas corruptas.
MEMÓRIA E SENSIBILIDADE NO MODERNO CARNAVAL DE SáƒO LUáS
Authors: SILVA FáBIO HENRIQUE MONTEIRO
Published: November 2018

Abordagem acerca das representações do carnaval em São Luá­s do Maranhão no perá­odo de 1970-2000. Discutem-se as memórias dos expoentes e partá­cipes da festa do perá­odo em estudo, levando em consideração as lembranças desses bambas que brincaram e praticaram a festa carnavalesca na terra de Gonçalves Dias.  Palavras-chave:  Carnaval. História. Memória.  MEMORY AND SENSITIVITY IN THE MODERN CARNIVAL OF SáƒO LUáS  Abstract: This article is a formulation concerning the representations of Carnival in São Luá­s, Maranhão during the years of 1970 to 2000. The memories of the exponents and participants of the Festival during the period under study will be discussed, taking into account the memories of these ”bambas” who preformed and practiced the Carnival festival in Gonçalves Dias”™ land.  Keywords: Carnival. History. Memory.    MEMORIA Y SENSIBILIDAD EN EL MODERNO CARNAVAL DE SáƒO LUáSResumen: Enfoque sobre las representaciones del carnaval en San Luá­s de Maranhão en el perá­odo de 1970-2000. Se discuten las memorias de los exponentes y partá­cipes de la fiesta del perá­odo en estudio, teniendo en cuenta los recuerdos de esos bambas que jugaron y practicaron la fiesta carnavalesca en la tierra de Gonçalves Dias.  Palabras clave: Carnaval. Historia. Memoria.
TELES, Edson. Democracia e estado de exceção: transição e memória polá­tica no Brasil e na áfrica do Sul. São Paulo: Editora Fap-Unifesp, 2015. 220 p.
Authors: SOUSA WENDELL EMMANUEL BRITO DE
Published: November 2018

MEMÓRIA POLáTICA ENTRE SILáŠNCIOS E NARRATIVAS: Transição democrática no Brasil e na áfrica do SulPOLITICAL MEMORIES BETWEEN SILENCES AND NARRATIVES: Democratic transition in Brazil and South AfricaMEMORIA POLáTICA ENTRE SILENCIOS Y NARRATIVAS: Transición democrática en Brasil y en Sudáfrica
INFORMAÇÕES EDITORIAIS
Authors: Cavalcante Anissa Ayala
Published: November 2018

Quantitativo de textos publicados neste volume (V. 15, N. 26 de 2018).
Pension Reform Options in Hong Kong
Authors: Poon Che Cheong , Wong Fuk Kin Joe
Published: December 2018

This article argues for the establishment of a defined benefit and partially funded universal pension system. The characteristics of this system represent a publicly managed mandatory contributory pension plan and the coverage of its benefits for all Hong Kong elderly aged above 65. By applying a mathematical model which links up the periodic savings during people’s working life, level of interest rates, average length of time in retirement, and the amount of retirement benefit payments, we calculated the possible scenarios for Hong Kong to reform its pension system. Research results suggest that the proposed system will be financially viable and sustainable provided both the government and its citizens are willing to pay for it.
Teaching Children About Money: Prospective Parenting Ideas From Undergraduate Students
Authors: LeBaron Ashley B. , Rosa-Holyoak Christina M. , Bryce L. Ashley , Hill E. Jeffrey , Marks Loren D.
Published: December 2018

Many Millennials (aged 18–30 in 2016) are struggling with financial capability and independence. As efforts unfold to address this issue by improving financial education, Millennials themselves can offer helpful family-centered ideas for children’s financial learning. As part of the Whats and Hows of Family Financial $ocialization project, this qualitative study explored the ideas of 126 undergraduate students enrolled in family finance classes at three institutions from three regions of the United States about how and what they intend to teach their future children about finances. Thematic content analysis and coding of interviews revealed four core themes: (a) “Communicating Family Finances,” (b) “Opportunities for Responsibility,” (c) “The Value of Hard Work,” and (d) “The Process of Saving.” These findings have implications for parents, future parents, financial counselors, financial planners, family life educators, financial educators, therapists, and researchers in improving parental financial education for future generations.
Financial Literacy Education in a Work Release Program for an Incarcerated Sample
Authors: Mielitz Katherine (Kate) S. , MacDonald Maurice , Lurtz Meghaan
Published: December 2018

We obtained 180 pre- and post-test surveys to investigate how an established financial literacy program may have increased financial knowledge of residents in a work release program in Augusta, Georgia. Pairedttests analyzed changes in subjective and objective financial knowledge, understanding of banking and credit, and financial attitudes. OLS regressions of pre- and post-test financial knowledge were guided by human capital theory to learn which program participant characteristics were associated with greater increase in knowledge and infer why. Education, age, and use of financial tools were significant predictors in the pretest. Controlling for pretest knowledge, there were significant, positive differences from pre- to post-test, regardless of race. Implications for further research and specific suggestions for financial education content for the incarcerated are provided.
Retirement Goal Clarity, Needs Estimation, and Saving Amount: Evidence From Hong Kong, China
Authors: Zhu Alex Yue Feng , Chou Kee Lee
Published: December 2018

This study investigated the relationship between retirement saving needs estimation and the amount of self-reported private retirement savings amassed by working-age adults in Hong Kong, China, by focusing on the mediating role of retirement saving needs estimation between retirement goal clarity and the amount of private retirement savings. Based on the data collected from a phone survey of 958 Hong Kong workers aged 25–64 years, we found that the retirement saving needs estimation was associated with the savings of individuals over 44 years old; furthermore, it mediated the association between retirement goal clarity and self-reported private retirement savings. The findings offer theoretical contributions for financial planning conceptual frameworks and provide policy implications.
INTERCULTURAL ASPECTS OF MASTERING ENGLISH LANGUAGE THEORETICAL DISCIPLINE BY CHINESE STUDENTS
Authors: Dobrova Tatiana
Published: December 2018

The process of globalization experienced by the whole international community could not but influence higher professional education. Russia is becoming an effective actor of the global educational space. Russian universities attract young people not only from the former Soviet Republics but also from China. The number of students from the PRC in Saint Petersburg State University is increasing year after year. The Department of Linguistics with its Bachelor program “English Language and English Literature” is especially popular. Today effective higher education is impossible without using a competence approach. The main goal is to make the graduates competent enough to work professionally. Here English Pragmatics and namely English Speech Act Theory are in the focus of our attention. The article is an attempt to analyze six years of experience of teaching Chinese students Theoretical grammar of the English Language and English Speech Act Theory.
УПОТРЕБА ОНЛАЈН ПЛАТФОРМЕ МУДЛ (MOODLE) У РЕФОРМИСАНОЈ НАСТАВИ КАТЕДРЕ ЗА НЕОХЕЛЕНСКЕ СТУДИЈЕ ФИЛОЛОШКОГ ФАКУЛТЕТА УНИВЕРЗИТЕТА У БЕОГРАДУ
Authors: Петковић Људмила М.
Published: December 2018

У овом раду разматра се учење новогрчког језика употребом електронске платформе Мудл (Moodle) у склопу „хибридног” и онлајн учења. Посебна пажња биће посвећена анализи режима рада поменутог интерактивног онлајн система као одговора на захтеве савремене академске заједнице, уз његову имплементацију у наставу основних студија Катедре за неохеленске студије Филолошког факултета Универзитета у Београду. У вези са тим, биће наведени случајеви конкретне примене информационо-комуникационих технологија у креирању дигитализованих садржаја за потребе предмета Савремени грчки језик Г-1 и Грчка књижевност 1. Истовремено, образложићемо чињеницу трансформације електронских материјала од иницијално комплементарних средстава учења до обавезне допунске литературе. Уз представљање могућности даљег осавремењивања студијског профила Грчки језик, књижевност, култура, а у циљу свеопште реформе традиционалне наставе, која и даље представља стуб српског високошколског образовног система, испитаћемо и ефикасност употребе Мудла у настави и учењу грчког језика, истражујући главна тежишта на којима овај софтвер почива, попут интерактивности, мултимедијалности и флексибилности садржаја.
SAMOEFIKASNOST, PROBLEMSKA NASTAVA I VEŠTINA PISANJA
Authors: Martinović Barbul Ivana M.
Published: December 2018

Teorija samoefikasnosti zasnovana je na ideji važnosti ličnog doživljaja sopstvenih sposobnosti pri realizaciji različitih ciljeva i zadataka. Rad ima za cilj da ispita uticaj problemske nastave (engl. problem-based learning) na razvoj samoefikasnosti studenata. U radu analiziramo razlike u samoproceni studenata o poboljšanju lokalnih i globalnih aspekata pisanja, uz korišćenje problemske nastave u okviru engleskog jezika struke. Rezultati pokazuju da problemska nastava ima pozitivan uticaj na percepcije učenika o razvoju veštine pisanja na kursu engleskog jezika struke. Razvoj samoefikasnosti u velikoj meri određuje ponašanje studenata u ostvarivanju cilja jer pokreće akciju, određuje količinu napora koji treba uložiti, istrajnost pri suočavanju s preprekama i način na koji student reaguje na neuspeh u procesu učenja.
ИНТЕРПРЕТАЦИЈА ЕПСКЕ НАРОДНЕ ПЕСМЕ ЈЕТРВИЦА АДАМСКО КОЛЕНО У ИНДИВИДУАЛИЗОВАНОЈ НАСТАВИ
Authors: Лакета Снежана С.
Published: December 2018

Циљ овог рада јесте представљање конкретног примера активирања ученика у настави српског језика помоћу диференцираних задатака. Посебан акценат стављен је на индивидуализовану наставу. У првом делу рада указaно је на предности индивидуализоване наставе. Набројани су и облици и начини индивидуализације у настави. Један од облика индивидуализације у настави јесте и настава различитих нивоа тежине са применом задатака диференцираног типа. У другом делу рада дат је приказ интерпретације народне епске песме Јетрвица адамско колено током које су ученици решавали задатке у складу са својим знањем и способностима.
РОДНИ СТЕРЕОТИПИ У ОБРАЗОВАЊУ – АНАЛИЗА ОСНОВНОШКОЛСКИХ УЏБЕНИКА ИСТОРИЈЕ
Authors: Јоргић Кристина З.
Published: December 2018

Рад се бави проблематизовањем родне неосетљивости основношколских уџбеника историје који се последњих година користе у настави, са посебним освртом на анализу родних стереотипа у њиховим садржајима. У циљу идентификовања родних стереотипа извршене су квалитативне и квантитативне анализе осам уџбеника, те је у раду указано и на основне социо-професионалне улоге у којима се женски ликови у уџбеницима најчешће јављају, њихове најчешће позитивне и негативне психо-социјалне особине, начини на којима су на илустративним материјалима у уџбеницима представљене и сл. У раду су такође представљена могућа решења која би допринела процесу деконструкције родних стереотипа у наставној пракси, a у циљу развоја и остваривања родне равноправности у друштву којем ученици припадају.
ПРИСТУП ПЕСМАМА ВОЈИСЛАВЉЕВ ВРТ, ACQUA ALTA И ШАПАТ ЈОВАНА ДАМАСКИНА ИВАНА В. ЛАЛИЋА
Authors: Миленковић Жарко Н.
Published: December 2018

У раду ћемо представити једно могуће тумачење песама Војислављев врт, Acqua alta и Шапат Јована Дамаскина песника Ивана В. Лалића. С обзиром да поезија овог песника актом надлежног Министарства просвете Републике Србије није предвиђена програмом за гимназије, не искључује се могућност њеног интерпретирања ни као избора наставника нити као део наставне јединице о неком другом песнику. Наведене две могућности методичке интерпретације преплићу се у нашем раду. Лалић као песник културе и дијалога са наслеђем, кроз своју поезију води дијалоге са својом песничком сабраћом које је изабрао за своју баштину, песницима чију традицију наслеђује, пре свих Јована Дучића, Војислава Илића и Лазу Костића.
Rafael Ramis Barceló. Doctores hispanos en Leyes y Cánones por la Universidad de La Sapienza de Roma (1549-1774)
Authors: Cassanyes Roig Albert
Published: November 2018

Este artículo reseña: Ramis Barceló. Doctores hispanos en Leyes y Cánones por la Universidad de La Sapienza de Roma (1549-1774). Madrid: Editorial Dykinson, 2017, 274 pp.
Un balance historiográfico de la Universidad de Alcalá de Henares = A Historiographical Overview of the University of Alcalá de Henares
Authors: Gómez-Cornejo Aguado Omar
Published: November 2018

Resumen: El objetivo de este artículo es conocer el panorama historiográfico de la Universidad de Alcalá de Henares a través del estudio de las monografías que existen al respecto. Desde el siglo XVI hasta la actualidad se han publicado numerosas obras y la mayoría de ellas se han tenido en cuenta en este trabajo. No obstante, la atención se ha focalizado en el estudio de los principales temas que han sido abordados a lo largo del tiempo. Asimismo, se pretende detectar y desarrollar nuevos enfoques y perspectivas, por tanto, se reflexiona también sobre aspectos potenciales en la investigación sobre esta Universidad.Palabras clave: Alcalá de Henares, historia de las universidades, historiografía, bibliografía, monografías.Abstract: The aim of this paper is to know the historiographical overview of the University of Alcalá de Henares through the study of the monographs which exist about it. From the sixteenth century to nowadays numerous works have been published and the majority of them have been taken into account in this article. However, the attention has been focused on the study of the main themes which have been analysed during this time. Likewise, it is tried to detect and develop new approaches and perspectives, so potential aspects in the research of this University are also considered.Keywords: Alcalá de Henares, history of universities, historiography, bibliography, monographs.
Alberto Carrillo-Linares (coord.), La historia aprendida y enseñada. Re­flexiones polifónicas
Authors: Hernández Sandoica Elena
Published: November 2018

Este artículo reseña: Alberto Carrillo-Linares (coord.), La historia aprendida y enseñada. Re­flexiones polifónicas. Sevilla, Editorial Universidad de Sevilla, 2015, 174 pp
As casas de prostituição como espaços de significação na cidade
Authors: Franco Wagner Ernesto Jonas
Published: December 2018

Tendo como fundamentação teórica a Semântica da Enunciação em seu diálogo com a Análise de Discurso francesa, este trabalho objetiva compreender sentidos de casas de prostituição enquanto espaços de significação na cidade. Recortamos como corpus sete placas de indicação de casas de prostituição em uma cidade no sul de Minas Gerais. Analisamos as casas de prostituição enquanto espaços heterotópicos na cidade e analisamos os nomes das casas de prostituição enquanto enunciados que integram textos. Concluímos que as casas de prostituição investem-se de sentidos de ilegalidade e desautorização. Os sentidos dos nomes das casas de prostituição mostram uma dominação do homem enquanto consumidor e a objetificação da mulher enquanto produto a ser consumido.
Do rural ao urbano: uma compilação de Lefebvre acerca da relação campo/cidade
Authors: Potratz Raphael Henrique Ferreira
Published: December 2018

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo sistematizar e divulgar as idéias centrais de um apanhado de textos e conferências de Henri Lefebvre sobre a cidade, a produção do espaço e a relação campo/cidade que foram reunidas no livro De lo rural a lo urbano, sem tradução para o português. Em três distintos momentos: debruça-se sobre os problemas, as omissões e as perspectivas acerca da sociologia rural; discorre sobre a vida cotidiana e social na cidade e no campo, e; traça considerações sobre o urbanismo tecnicista moderno, seus desafios e, por fim, propõe uma utopia experimental: a proposição de um novo urbanismo. A divulgação desses temas urbanos/rurais é de grande importância a fim de nos aprofundarmos nas características e nos aspectos da sociedade urbana.
Entre o boi e o neon: identidades e identificações de gênero
Authors: Carvalho Rodrigo Souza Fontanini de , Moraes Ricardo Gaiotto de
Published: December 2018

Baseado em enunciados e teorias de autores de diversas áreas do conhecimento, este ensaio interdisciplinar propõe uma análise interpretativa do discurso do filme brasileiro Boi Neon, de Gabriel Mascaro, buscando reflexões sobre a formação das identidades das personagens da narrativa, sobretudo do ponto de vista de suas relações culturais e de gênero. As questões centrais deste artigo indagam a figura múltipla do protagonista Iremar e suas masculinidades, além de suas relações afetivas, a fim de relacioná-las à formação dos sujeitos contemporâneos.
Investigating the Relation between Technology and Economic Growth with AK Model: An Application SWAMY’s Random Coefficient Model (RCM)
Authors: Pala Aynur
Published: December 2018

This study aims to investigate effect of technology on economic growth and 2008 crises on this relation in thirty-OECD countries using static panel data model and random coefficient model (RCM) with AK model. We applied cross-sectional dependence test, panel unit-root test and cointegration test. As a result of static panel regression model with different OECD sub-sample for both pre and post-2008 period, there is negative significant effect of Business Enterprise Expenditure on R&D (BERD) on economic growth in OECD countries which has high R&D expenditure to GDP EU countries for the post-2008. As a result of RCM, in Denmark, France, and Germany, it was observed decreasing technology effect on economic growth after 2008 crisis.
Protective factors in the attainment of resilience in persons with disability
Authors: Hendriani Wiwin
Published: November 2018

People who live with a physical disability requires further attention. Living as a disabled person is not easy, especially if the individual was born as a normal person. This study aims to identify the protective factors that play an inﬂuential role in the attainment of resilience in individuals who experience physical changes as a disabled person. This research applied the instrumental case study approach. The participants consisted of eight individuals with physical disabilities. The data was gathered using an in-depth interview, while the thematic analysis technique was used in the data analysis. The results show that there were eight protective factors involved in achieving resilience in individuals who experience physical change as a disabled person. The eight factors consist of four external protective factors; social support, psychological intervention, the presence of a source of inspiration and the availability of public facilities for persons with disabilities. There are also four internal protective factors, namely religiosity, the willingness to learn, an awareness of social support, and an awareness of self-identity. The results of this study can be implemented in order to assist in the attainment of resilience among other groups of individuals who also undergo a change of physical condition through the strengthening of the eight protective factors.
IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS. CORRECTION OF ERRORS
Authors: Yudin A. L. , Abovich Yu. A. , Afanas’eva N. I.
Published: December 2018

Substantial changes have been recently made in the concept of the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The concept of disease pathogenesis and the pathomorphologic criteria for diagnosing usual interstitial pneumonia have been revised. All idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatments that existed prior to 2011 have been found to be ineffective. This article analyzes the currently existing computer tomographic criteria for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and considers the common causes of errors and the possibilities of improving the existing X-ray criteria.
Highly Active Nickel-Based Catalyst for Hydrogen Evolution in Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolysis
Authors: Faid Alaa Y. , Barnett Alejandro Oyarce , Seland Frode , Sunde Svein
Published: December 2018

Anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis is hampered by two main issues: stability and performance. Focusing on the latter, this work demonstrates a highly active NiMo cathode for hydrogen evolution in AEM electrolysis. We demonstrate an electrolyzer performance of 1 A cm−2 at 1.9 V (total cell voltage) with a NiMo loading of 5 mg cm−2 and an iridium black anode in 1 M KOH at 50 °C, that may be compared to 1.8 V for a similar cell with Pt at the cathode. The catalysts developed here will be significant in supporting the pursuit of cheap and environmentally friendly hydrogen fuel.
Oxalate Contents of Raw, Boiled, Wok-Fried and Pesto and Juice Made from Fat Hen (Chenopodium album) Leaves
Authors: Savage Geoffrey , Vanhanen Leo
Published: December 2018

The total, soluble and insoluble oxalate contents of fresh and wok-fried fat hen (Chenopodium album) leaves were extracted and measured using HPLC chromatography. The total oxalate content of the raw leaves was 1112.4 mg/100 g dry matter (DM), and the levels were significantly reduced by boiling (682.8 mg/100 g DM) or cooking the leaves in a wok (883.6 mg/100 g DM). The percentages of soluble oxalate contents in the total oxalates of the raw and boiled leaves were similar (mean 75%), while the proportion of soluble oxalate content in the wok-fried leaves were reduced to 53.4% of the total, giving a significant increase in the insoluble oxalate content of the wok-fried leaves. The percentage of insoluble calcium in the total calcium was significantly reduced (P < 0.05) when the leaves were boiled but the insoluble oxalate content significantly increased (67.2%) in the wok-fried leaves when compared to the content of the original raw leaves. Processing the cooked leaves into pesto or extracting the juice gave final products that contained significantly reduced total and soluble oxalate contents. The addition of calcium chloride to the juice made a very small reduction in the soluble oxalate content in the juice.
Characterization of Recombinant Poliovirus 2A Protease; A Potential Anti-Viral Drug Target
Authors: Younus Amna , Bhatti Muhammad Faraz , Virk Nasar , Arshad Muhammad , Janjua Hussnain , Coutts Robert
Published: December 2018

Poliovirus 2A protease (PV2Apro) plays a vital role in viral replication and down-regulation of host cell protein synthesis. In order to understand more concerning PV2Apro, the protein was over-expressed in bacteria following amplification using sense and antisense primers and cloning in pET15b. Several expression hosts were tested and BL21 (DE3) pLysS cells gave the best expression of PV2Apro with minimal unwanted protein expression following IPTG induction. The 2Apro protein was purified to homogeneity using column chromatography, its solubility determined and its molecular weight and composition determined by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. The protease was found in the insoluble fraction and the purified protein had a slightly lower molecular weight than predicted. Moreover, three dimensional structure was modelled using template 1z8r with 58% identity and validated using ramachandran plot. Results revealed that most of the residues lie in favoured and allowed regions. These findings could help in a better understanding of PV2Apro structure and inhibition thus, highlighting potential targets for antiviral drug development.
Dry Heat Cooking of Meats as a Source of Airborne N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
Authors: Kim Hekap , Tcha Jiyeon , Shim Man-yong , Jung Sungjin
Published: December 2018

This study aimed to investigate the airborne release of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) as a result of the dry heat cooking of some meats using charcoal grilling and pan broiling methods. Three types of meat, beef sirloin, pork belly, and duck, were chosen and cooked in a temporary building using the above methods. Air samples were collected in Thermosorb-N cartridges, which were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed for NDMA using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatography–fluorescence detection, respectively. Overall, the charcoal grilling method showed higher average NDMA concentrations than the pan broiling method for all types of meat. The highest average concentration was observed for charcoal-grilled beef sirloin (410 ng/m3) followed by pork belly, suggesting that meat protein content and cooking duration are important determinants of NDMA formation. Cancer risk assessment showed that the charcoal grilling of such meats can pose an additional cancer risk for restaurant customers.
Optical Micro-Angiography (OMAG) Based Range Optimization Method for Liquid Flow Rate
Authors: Chen Peng , Jiang Lei , Wang Haixia , Guo Xiaorui , Zhang Yilong , He Yonghong , Liang Ronghua
Published: December 2018

Optical micro-angiography (OMAG) is a new method of detecting flow rate and widely used for in vivo imaging. Although OMAG can distinguish between flowing and stationary parts, it cannot obtain accurate flow rate information. This study proposed a range formula for OMAG and the ultrahigh-sensitivity OMAG (UHS-OMAG) method to quantify the measurement range of an entire system. The parameters of the angle between beam scanning and flow directions, the angular velocity of the galvanometer, and the offset of incident light were introduced, and a formula for calculating the range was derived. Experiments were conducted to measure fine and ultra-fine flow rates by using OMAG and UHS-OMAG methods. The minimum measured flow rate was approximately 30 μm/s, and the maximum measured flow rate was approximately 8 mm/s. Experimental results are in good agreement with the preset results.
Special Issue on Global Forum on Science and Technology for Disaster Resilience 2017
Authors: Koike Toshio , Satake Kenji , Kawasaki Akiyuki
Published: November 2018

The Global Forum on Science and Technology for Disaster Resilience was held in Tokyo from 23 to 25 November 2017 with 228 participants from 42 countries. To implement the priorities for action in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2015–2030, the Forum aimed to encourage all stakeholders to develop guidelines for supporting national platforms for DRR by making the best use of science and technology and producing a synthesis report on disaster science and technology.

During the Forum, seven working groups held presentations and panel discussions that corresponded to the four priorities for action in the Sendai Framework (1. Understanding disaster risk; 2. Strengthening disaster risk governance; 3. Investing in DDR; and 4. “Build Back Better”), as well as on Interdisciplinary collaboration, National platforms, and Synthesis report.

At the end of the Forum, seven policy briefs, as well as “Tokyo Statement 2017,” were adopted. In this special issue of the Journal of Disaster Research, co-chairs of the working groups summarize their discussions and recommendations for each working group. Additional papers on the role of private sectors and Nation’s Synthesis are also included in the issue.

We thank all the authors and reviewers of the papers, as well as all the participants of the Forum for their valuable contributions.
Special Issue on the First World Bosai Forum
Authors: Imamura Fumihiko , Ono Yuichi , Sasaki Daisuke
Published: November 2018

The World Bosai Forum was held at the Sendai International Center and Kawauchi Hagi Hall, Tohoku University, bringing together 947 participants from over 42 countries. This was nearly double the number of participants that we had initially expected. Proactive and meaningful discussions were held by a wide range of officials and experts from domestic and overseas industries, governments, academia, and private sectors, as well as by local citizens. From our partnership with the Asian Conference on Urban Disaster Reduction (ACUDR) and International Symposium on New Technologies for Urban Safety of Mega Cities in Asia (USMCA), we had a total of 126 participants.

We successfully created a platform for building international cooperation to share and resolve the current situation and handle various challenges for Bosai or disaster risk reduction. Practical and effective discussions have contributed to raising and promoting awareness of Bosai and the Sendai Framework 2015–2030 to the world from Sendai. Our first World Bosai Forum was concluded with productive outcomes, and its future meetings will be held every 2 years.

The guest editors of this special issue are pleased to publish valuable academic papers presented at the first World Bosai Forum. As you may notice, this research stems from a wide variety of current issues. The nature of interdisciplinary approaches may be unique to the World Bosai Forum, and the guest editors hope that this special issue will contribute to enhanced recognition of the Forum.
Dynamic Integrated Model for Disaster Management and Socioeconomic Analysis (DIM2SEA)
Authors: Mas Erick , Felsenstein Daniel , Moya Luis , Grinberger A. Yair , Das Rubel , Koshimura Shunichi ,   Laboratory of Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics for Disaster Management International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University 468-1 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8572, Japan,   Department of Geography, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel,   GIScience Research Group, Institute of Geography, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany,   Research & Development Center, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Published: November 2018

The DIM2SEA research project aims to increase urban resilience to large-scale disasters. We are engaged in developing a prototype Dynamic Integrated Model for Disaster Management and Socioeconomic Analysis (DIM2SEA) that will give disaster officials, stakeholders, urban engineers and planners an analytic tool for mitigating some of the worst excesses of catastrophic events. This is achieved by harnessing state-of-the-art developments in damage assessment, spatial simulation modeling, and Geographic Information System (GIS). At the heart of DIM2SEA is an agent-based model combined with post-disaster damage assessment and socioeconomic impact models. The large amounts of simulated spatial and temporal data generated by the agent-based models are fused with the socioeconomic profiles of the target population to generate a multidimensional database of inherently “synthetic” big data. Progress in the following areas is reported here: (1) Synthetic population generation from census tract data into agent profiling and spatial allocation, (2) developing scenarios of building damage due to earthquakes and tsunamis, (3) building debris scattering estimation and road network disruption, (4) logistics regarding post-disaster relief distribution, (5) the labor market in post-disaster urban dynamics, and (6) household insurance behavior as a reflection of urban resilience.
Furosemide versus mannitol in patients who received cisplatin-based chemotherapy using short hydration: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Murakami Eriko , Akamatsu Hiroaki , Shimokawa Toshio , Wada Kiyoko , Yamamoto Nobuyuki
Published: November 2018

Background: Cisplatin (CDDP) is a key drug for various thoracic malignancies. To avoid renal toxicity of CDDP, mannitol is routinely used, but it reportedly causes phlebitis. Furosemide is another widely-used option for diuresis, but to date, it has not been assessed in comparison with mannitol. We therefore undertake a randomized phase II comparative study of furosemide and mannitol in CDDP-based chemotherapy using short hydration. Methods: This study is designed as a two-arm, prospective, randomized, single-center, open-label phase II study. The primary endpoint is set as the proportion of patients who experienced any grade renal dysfunction, defined as elevation in creatinine using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0, during the first cycle. Secondary endpoints are: the proportion of patients who experienced ≥ grade 2 renal dysfunction during the first cycle, any grade and ≥ grade 2 renal dysfunction after the completion of forth cycle, and the proportion of patients who had phlebitis. A total of 105 patients will be enrolled in this trial. Discussion: The results of this study will suggest that furosemide can be better choice than mannitol regarding convenience and in reduction of phlebitis. Trial registration: University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry, ID: UMIN000031910(http://www.umin.ac.jp/ctr/index.htm). Registered on 1 April 2018.
Mathematical modeling for estimation of acoustic radiation from clamped free tapered annular circular plate having different parabolically varying thickness
Authors: Chatterjee Abhijeet , Ranjan Vinayak , Azam Mohammad Sikandar
Published: December 2018

In this study, a comparison of sound radiation characteristic of a clamped free annular circular plate with different parabolically varying thickness with different taper ratios 0.25, 0.50 and 0.75 with different excitation locations are analyzed by keeping the mass of the plate constant. Rayleigh integral is applied to determine the acoustic behavior of the plate. The same problem is also solved by FEM to draw the comparison. It is observed that excitation locations and modes have a significant effect on sound power level in comparison to stiffness variation due to different taper ratios. Further, the variation of peak sound power level is investigated with different taper ratio with different excitation locations. Finally, the design options for peak sound power are suggested for different excitation locations with different taper ratios.
Structural capacity of a wind turbine tower considering fatigue damage over time
Authors: Inzunza-Aragón Indira , Ruiz Sonia E. , Pozos-Estrada Adrián
Published: December 2018

The extremely changing nature of the wind action generates fatigue effects on wind sensitive structures, such as Wind Turbines (WT). Here, the wind-induced response over time of a WT tower located in Oaxaca, Mexico, is calculated considering fatigue damage. The analyses consider three main stages: time cero (at the moment of the tower installation, considering no damage), service time, considering different levels of damage at the tower’s base (corresponding to 20, 24, 30, 40 and 43 years), and time near the collapse limit state of the tower (about 47 years). In order to characterize these effects, a methodology that uses an ARMA model to simulate time-series of turbulent wind speed, and a non-lineal fatigue damage model is proposed. The structural capacity of the tower is obtained over time and details about the impact of wind-induced fatigue on the capacity of the WT are highlighted.
Enhancing the ride comfort of the off-road vibratory roller cab by adding damper hydraulic mount
Authors: Nguyen Van Liem , Nguyen Khac Tuan
Published: December 2018

In order to improve the vibratory roller’s ride comfort, a 3-D nonlinear dynamic model of the vehicle interacting with the off-road terrain is established. A damper hydraulic mount is studied and combined with the cab’s rubber mounts to simulate and evaluate the performance of the ride comfort. The weighted RMS acceleration responses of the vertical driver’s seat, the cab’s pitch and roll angle are chosen as objective functions. The results show that the cab’s rubber mounts combined with the damper hydraulic mount are clearly improved the ride comfort under various operating conditions. Especially, with damping coefficients cc3,4= 1.8 kN.s.m-1, the weighted RMS values of the vertical driver’s seat, the cab’s pitch and roll angle are greatly reduced by 27.8 %, 22.7 % and 64.3 % in condition of the vehicle traveling, and by 23.8 %, 20.0 % and 63.7 % in condition of the vehicle compacting on an elastic-plastic terrain.
Beginning of cracking of masonry walls due to vibrating and noise effects of machines
Authors: Marföldi Monika , Ballinas-González Romeo , Venglár Michal , Sokol Milan , Rodríguez-Paz Miguel X.
Published: December 2018

This paper deals with dynamic tests of the building with diesel generator and the process of determining the cause of the cracks in its walls. After initial measurements and FEM analysis, it was assumed that vibrations propagate to the structure through the base of the generator. Therefore, it was recommended to apply an elastic antivibration layer at the supporting base of the generator. However, the problem with cracks persisted and it was necessary to perform additional tests and analysis. Finally, acoustic simulation was performed and provided promising results.
Method of calculating variable section shafts shear deformations
Authors: Gordeev Boris , Okhulkov Sergei , German Leonid , Serebryakov Alexander , Sugakov Valery
Published: December 2018

This article considered method to measure low-frequency angular oscillations of rotors of electric machines and solved the problem of assess shear deformations of rotating shafts in transient conditions. Method of calculating torsional torques is considered by the example of electric generator shaft of diesel generator unit. This method allows taking into account the angular deformations of the rotating shafts, and reducing vibration overloads, and increasing in both resource and reliability.
Helicopter landing gear vibration analysis using Lagrange method
Authors: Sivakumar S.
Published: December 2018

In this paper, landing dynamics for a helicopter fitted with an oleo pneumatic landing gear in the front and tail gears has been analysed with a seven degree of freedom mathematical model. Dynamic equations have been developed using Lagrange principle to investigate the effects of vibrations on the structure during landing phase of the helicopter. The bounce, roll, pitch, yaw acceleration response of helicopter landing obtained by numerical simulation in Matlab/Simulink. The developed model by Lagrange method will be useful to measure the vibration levels on landing and taxing of helicopter with uncertainties. This approach is also helpful to optimize the stiffness and damping properties of landing gear.
Cumulative ground deformation induced by train operations
Authors: Wang Sangui , Li Hao , Kang Lei
Published: December 2018

With the rapid development of railway construction, many railway projects have crossed the soft soil deposit. In order to obtain ground settlement data after train operation to ensure the safety of railway, the train-track dynamic model and track-ground finite element model were established to predict accumulated deformation of soft soil foundation induced by dynamic train load. Compared to the measured vibration acceleration on the sleeper and ground, the predicted vibration acceleration can match well with the measured vibration acceleration across the full range of time history shown. The results showed that after many times of train operations, the cumulative deformations of the ground at different depth are quite different, it may affect the safety of the railway operation, the foundation reinforcement measures can be considered during construction.
Optical accelerometer for seismic measurement
Authors: Casas-Ramos Miguel A. , Castillo-Barrera L. Gabriela , Sandoval-Romero G. E.
Published: December 2018

In this work we present an optical accelerometer based in a cantilever beam attached to a fiber Bragg grating (FBG), which can be applied to the seismic and geological fields. This device main characteristics are a high strain along the FBG and a wide operational frequency range. The accelerometer can be easily modeled as a mass block and a fiber optic attached at the cantilever beam tip, the FBG length varies due to the movement of the mass caused by the vertical vibrations. The frequency response range has been enhanced and it was achieved a natural frequency of 242.4 Hz.
Numerical analysis of the influence of abrasive concentration on the quality of baffle servo valve in abrasive flow machining
Authors: Li Junye , Liu Yang , Wei Lili , Zhang Hengfu , Zhang Lei
Published: December 2018

In order to analyze the effect of abrasive concentration on the quality of abrasive flow machining, this paper takes the baffle servo valve as the research object and carries out numerical analysis of solid-liquid two-phase abrasive flow machining process. By analyzing the static pressure and velocity fields of nozzle orifices in baffle servo valves under different abrasive concentration conditions, it is found that abrasive flow has the best precision machining effect when the abrasive concentration is 10 %. And the best quality area for abrasive flow machining is in the small hole. The study shows that the larger the abrasive concentration is, the better the quality of abrasive flow machining is.
Anticancer Polyphenols from Cultured Plant Cells: Production and New Bioengineering Strategies
Authors: Bulgakov V.P. , Vereshchagina Y.V. , Veremeichik G.N.
Published: December 2018

Background:

For many years, anticancer polyphenols have attracted significant attention as
substances that prevent tumor growth and progression. These compounds are simple phenolic acids,
complex phenolic acids, such as caffeoylquinic acids, rosmarinic acid and its derivatives, stilbenes,
flavones, isoflavones, and anthocyanins. Some compounds, such as tea and coffee polyphenols, can be
produced in large quantities by traditional methods, while many others cannot.

Methods: We reviewed the available literature regarding the biotechnological aspects of polyphenol
production by cultured plant cells and described approaches that have been used to obtain high levels of
anticancer polyphenols (resveratrol, podophyllotoxin, genistein, lithospermic acid B, and others).
Additionally, we provide our view on bioengineering strategies that could be important for the further
improvement of cell biosynthetic characteristics.

Results: The main trend in the field is the activation of entire biosynthetic pathways based on a
comprehensive knowledge of protein-protein interaction networks involved in the regulation of
polyphenol biosynthesis. As an example, we consider the jasmonate subnetwork, which will be
increasingly used by plant biotechnologists. The next-generation technologies to sustained polyphenol
production involve manipulations with microRNAs and reproduction of rol-gene effects.

Conclusion: Plant polyphenols play an important role in maintaining human health, and their role in the
prevention of cancer will continue to grow. Targeting mechanisms involved in uncontrolled cancer cell
proliferation will increasingly become the standard for cancer patients. Plant biotechnological studies
aiming at producing anticancer compounds will be developed in parallel with these studies to provide a
wider range of metabolites for each particular case.