bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Harry Potter and the Hidden Heritage Films: Genre Hybridity and the Power of the Past in the Harry Potter Film Cycle
Authors: Galpin Shelley Anne
Published: June 2016

The heritage film is generally considered to be a less commercial form of film-making, one which eschews populism for ‘quality’. This article seeks to question the distinctions drawn between the heritage film and more commercial film franchises by examining the links between the conventions of heritage cinema and the Harry Potter films. Bringing together scholarship on the heritage film, the Harry Potter series and film genre, the article considers these productions in the light of their themes, with the political or class-centred aspects of the narrative examined in relation both to the visual display and to Andrew Higson's early critique of the heritage film. The article argues for different associations of heritage iconography in contemporary film-making from the initial criticisms of heritage cinema made by Higson. Details of the visual style of the Harry Potter films are also considered in relation to the allegedly typical characteristics of the heritage film. Ultimately, the article argues for the success of this film cycle being due to the incorporation of genre characteristics from both the heritage film and the fantasy genre and suggests that because of the increased prevalence of generic hybridity it is time that we began to reconceptualise the heritage film and its associated audiences.
On Emotions, Knowledge and Educational Institutions
Authors: Karlsohn Thomas
Published: June 2016

In this essay I formulate some reflections around the theme feelings and education.1 I will outline some essential features of the research and will argue that a historical approach to the subject will contribute by adding nuance to and complementing the often one-sided and misleading discussions that have marked the debate both within and outside of academia. In a subsequent part of the text I will concretise my reasoning by discussing one specific phenomenon from the past. I have chosen the example of love and will discuss the function it serves in higher education. The focus of the discussion will alternate between the Swedish context and international perspectives.
Prospects for Precise Measurements with Echo Atom Interferometry
Authors: Barrett Brynle , Carew Adam , Beica Hermina , Vorozcovs Andrejs , Pouliot Alexander , Kumarakrishnan A.
Published: June 2016

Echo atom interferometers have emerged as interesting alternatives to Raman interferometers for the realization of precise measurements of the gravitational acceleration g and the determination of the atomic fine structure through measurements of the atomic recoil frequency ω q . Here we review the development of different configurations of echo interferometers that are best suited to achieve these goals. We describe experiments that utilize near-resonant excitation of laser-cooled rubidium atoms by a sequence of standing wave pulses to measure ω q with a statistical uncertainty of 37 parts per billion (ppb) on a time scale of ∼50 ms and g with a statistical precision of 75 ppb. Related coherent transient techniques that have achieved the most statistically precise measurements of atomic g-factor ratios are also outlined. We discuss the reduction of prominent systematic effects in these experiments using off-resonant excitation by low-cost, high-power lasers.
Quantitative Analysis of Uncertainty in Financial Risk Assessment of Road Transportation of Wood in Uruguay
Authors: Simões Danilo , Andrés Daniluk Mosquera Gustavo , Cristina Batistela Gislaine , Raimundo de Souza Passos José , Torres Fenner Paulo
Published: June 2016

The uncertainty in road transportation of wood is inherent to its operational costs, to the amount of transported wood, to the traveled distance, to its revenue, and more. Although it is not possible to measure this uncertainty fully, it can be quantified by the investment risk, which is the probability and degree of financial loss. The objective of this study is to quantify the financial risk of the investment in wood transportation through Monte Carlo simulation, which uses realistic situations to estimate the operational cost of vehicles used for road transportation of wood. We quantify these uncertainties by assessing financial risk and building pseudorandom scenarios with the Monte Carlo simulation method, in addition to the Net Present Value techniques, the Modified Internal Rate of Return, and the Profitability Index, all commonly used in financial investment projects. The results show that the estimated operational costs are equivalent to the actual ones, along with the evidence that the cost of fuel, the driver’s manpower, and tires are components that mainly increase the degree of financial risk for an investment project in road transportation of wood. In contrast, optimizing the amount of transported wood and maximizing wood transportation cost have a significant and positive correlation with the volume of transported wood and the average price of wood transportation, leading to a reduction in the degree of financial risk.
An Overview of Fertilization and Irrigation Management in the Conventional and Certified Organic Production of Vegetable Crops in Florida
Authors: Simonne Eric , Hochmuth Robert
Published: June 2016

The postharvest quality of vegetable crops from conventional and organic production systems depends on pre-harvest factors such as variety genetic potential, fertilization, and irrigation. The five principles of plant nutrition (plants absorb ions, not fertilizers; Leibeig’s law of the minimum; nutrient application requires a source, a rate, a placement and a time of application; no correlation exists between total nutrient presence in the soil and availability; and plant nutrient concentration and yield are related) must be followed throughout the crop growth cycle. In certified organic production in the United States, cover crops, manure and composts may be used together with Organic Materials Review Institute–approved fertilizer products. A fertilization program usually includes (1) soil sampling and understanding the recommendation; (2) adjusting pH if necessary; (3) applying preplant fertilizer and developing a schedule for sidedressing or fertigation; (4) using foliar fertilization; (5) monitoring plant nutrient status; and (5) keeping fertilization records. The components of an irrigation schedule are (1) determining a target irrigation volume based on reference evapotranspiration and crop age; (2) adjusting this amount based on soil moisture content; (3) determining the contribution of rainfall; (4) developing a rule for splitting irrigation; and (5) keeping irrigation records. A poorly designed irrigation program can negate the benefits of a sound fertilization program. Challenges encountered in conventional and organic production include predicting nutrient release rates from organic materials, supplying enough N throughout the cropping season, identifying rescue strategies, keeping production costs low, and meeting the additional legal requirements of the food safety and best management practices programs.
Oenocarpus bacaba and Oenocarpus bataua Leaflets and Roots: A New Source of Antioxidant Compounds
Authors: Leba Louis-Jérôme , Brunschwig Christel , Saout Mona , Martial Karine , Bereau Didier , Robinson Jean-Charles
Published: June 2016

Native palm trees fruit from the Amazonian rainforest, Oenocarpus bacaba and Oenocarpus bataua, are very often used in the diet of local communities, but the biological activities of their roots and leaflets remain poorly known. Total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of root and leaflet extracts from Oenocarpus bacaba and Oenocarpus bataua were assessed by using different chemical assays, the oxygèn radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), the 2,2-diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical-scavenging capacity and the ferric-reducing ability of plasma (FRAP). Cellular antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity were also measured in Normal Human Dermal Fibroblasts. The polyphenolic composition of Oenocarpus extracts was investigated by LC-MSn. Oenocarpus leaflet extracts were more antioxidant than root extracts, being at least as potent as Euterpe oleracea berries known as superfruit. Oenocarpus root extracts were characterized by hydroxycinnamic acids (caffeoylquinic and caffeoylshikimic acids), while leaflet extracts contained mainly caffeoylquinic acids and C-glycosyl flavones. These results suggest that leaflets of both Oenocarpus species could be valorized as a new non-cytotoxic source of antioxidants from Amazonia, containing hydroxycinnamic acids and flavonoids, in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic or agri-food industry.
Spectroscopic and Kinetic Characterization of Peroxidase-Like π-Cation Radical Pinch-Porphyrin-Iron(III) Reaction Intermediate Models of Peroxidase Enzymes
Authors: Hernández Anzaldo Samuel , Arroyo Abad Uriel , León García Armando , Ramírez Rosales Daniel , Zamorano Ulloa Rafael , Reyes Ortega Yasmi
Published: June 2016

The spectroscopic and kinetic characterization of two intermediates from the H2O2 oxidation of three dimethyl ester [(proto), (meso), (deuteroporphyrinato) (picdien)]Fe(III) complexes ([FePPPic], [FeMPPic] and [FeDPPic], respectively) pinch-porphyrin peroxidase enzyme models, with s = 5/2 and 3/2 Fe(III) quantum mixed spin (qms) ground states is described herein. The kinetic study by UV/Vis at λmax = 465 nm showed two different types of kinetics during the oxidation process in the guaiacol test for peroxidases (1–3 + guaiacol + H2O2 → oxidation guaiacol products). The first intermediate was observed during the first 24 s of the reaction. When the reaction conditions were changed to higher concentration of pinch-porphyrins and hydrogen peroxide only one type of kinetics was observed. Next, the reaction was performed only between pinch-porphyrins-Fe(III) and H2O2, resulting in only two types of kinetics that were developed during the first 0–4 s. After this time a self-oxidation process was observed. Our hypotheses state that the formation of the π-cation radicals, reaction intermediates of the pinch-porphyrin-Fe(III) family with the ligand picdien [N,N’-bis-pyridin-2-ylmethyl-propane-1,3-diamine], occurred with unique kinetics that are different from the overall process and was involved in the oxidation pathway. UV-Vis, 1H-NMR and ESR spectra confirmed the formation of such intermediates. The results in this paper highlight the link between different spectroscopic techniques that positively depict the kinetic traits of artificial compounds with enzyme-like activity.
Nanoparticles: Alternatives Against Drug-Resistant Pathogenic Microbes
Authors: Rudramurthy Gudepalya , Swamy Mallappa , Sinniah Uma , Ghasemzadeh Ali
Published: June 2016

Antimicrobial substances may be synthetic, semisynthetic, or of natural origin (i.e., from plants and animals). Antimicrobials are considered “miracle drugs” and can determine if an infected patient/animal recovers or dies. However, the misuse of antimicrobials has led to the development of multi-drug-resistant bacteria, which is one of the greatest challenges for healthcare practitioners and is a significant global threat. The major concern with the development of antimicrobial resistance is the spread of resistant organisms. The replacement of conventional antimicrobials by new technology to counteract antimicrobial resistance is ongoing. Nanotechnology-driven innovations provide hope for patients and practitioners in overcoming the problem of drug resistance. Nanomaterials have tremendous potential in both the medical and veterinary fields. Several nanostructures comprising metallic particles have been developed to counteract microbial pathogens. The effectiveness of nanoparticles (NPs) depends on the interaction between the microorganism and the NPs. The development of effective nanomaterials requires in-depth knowledge of the physicochemical properties of NPs and the biological aspects of microorganisms. However, the risks associated with using NPs in healthcare need to be addressed. The present review highlights the antimicrobial effects of various nanomaterials and their potential advantages, drawbacks, or side effects. In addition, this comprehensive information may be useful in the discovery of broad-spectrum antimicrobial drugs for use against multi-drug-resistant microbial pathogens in the near future.
Chemical Synthesis of Deoxynivalenol-3-β-d-[13C6]-glucoside and Application in Stable Isotope Dilution Assays
Authors: Habler Katharina , Frank Oliver , Rychlik Michael
Published: June 2016

Modified mycotoxins have been gaining importance in recent years and present a certain challenge in LC-MS/MS analysis. Due to the previous lack of a labeled isotopologue of the modified mycotoxin deoxynivalenol-3-glucoside, in our study we synthesized the first 13C-labeled internal standard. Therefore, we used the Königs-Knorr method to synthesize deoxynivalenol-3-β-d-[13C6]-glucoside originated from unlabeled deoxynivalenol and [13C6]-labeled glucose. Using the synthesized isotopically-labeled standard deoxynivalenol-3-β-d-[13C6]-glucoside and the purchased labeled standard [13C15]-deoxynivalenol, a stable isotope dilution LC-MS/MS method was firstly developed for deoxynivalenol-3-glucoside and deoxynivalenol in beer. The preparation and purification of beer samples was based on a solid phase extraction. The validation data of the newly developed method gave satisfying results. Intra- and interday precision studies revealed relative standard deviations below 0.5% and 7%, respectively. The recoveries ranged for both analytes between 97% and 112%. The stable isotope dilution assay was applied to various beer samples from four different countries. In summary, deoxynivalenol-3-glucoside and deoxynivalenol mostly appeared together in varying molar ratios but were quantified in rather low contents in the investigated beers.
Integrated Approach to Construction of Benchmarking Network in DEA-Based Stepwise Benchmark Target Selection
Authors: Park Jaehun , Sung Si-Il
Published: June 2016

Stepwise benchmark target selection in data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a realistic and effective method by which inefficient decision-making units (DMUs) can choose benchmarks in a stepwise manner. We propose, for the construction of a benchmarking network (i.e., a network structure consisting of an alternative sequence of benchmark targets), an approach that integrates the cross-efficiency DEA, K-means clustering and context-dependent DEA methods to minimize resource improvement pattern inconsistency in the selection of the intermediate benchmark targets (IBTs) of an inefficient DMU. The specific advantages and overall effectiveness of the proposed method were demonstrated by application to a case study of 34 actual container terminal ports and the successful determination of the stepwise benchmarking path of an inefficient DMU.
Avant-propos
Authors: Burnez-Lanotte Laurence , Allard Pierre
Published: June 2016

Les articles regroupés dans ce numéro sont issus de la première séance de la Société préhistorique française à l’étranger qui s’est tenue à l’université de Namur (Belgique) le 25 mars 2011. Le développement des relations scientifiques internationales de la Société préhistorique française participe d’une dynamique réelle qui mérite une meilleure visibilité ; l’organisation de cette séance en dehors des frontières de la France y participe. Le thème de la spécialisation des activités artisanales dans la Préhistoire récente est complexe. C’est précisément la diversité des significations du concept de la spécialisation d’une part et les différentes implications socioéconomiques données à son apparition d’autre part, qui constituent une problématique dont la discussion s’impose. L’existence d’un artisanat spécialisé a été utilisée en particulier pour évaluer le degré de complexification sociale, renvoyant à la question historique de l’émergence des sociétés complexes, de l’apparition de la hiérarchisation sociale et des processus d’urbanisation. Lors de cette table ronde, nous avons délibérément écarté la question des liens qu’entretiennent les degrés de spécialisation et l’organisation des sociétés. Nous nous sommes essentiellement concentrés sur l’examen des méthodes archéologiques et des critères objectifs de différenciation des productions techniques, de leur organisation et de leurs différences éventuelles de statut pour la Préhistoire récente. Dans cet avant-propos, au regard d’une littérature abondante portant sur des corpus et des contextes archéologiques ou ethnographiques diversifiés, nous nous sommes interrogés sur le cadre théorique des approches de la spécialisation technique. En réalité, il n’existe presque pas de véritable typologie générale des formes de spécialisation. Ce fait est lié à la grande diversité des pratiques artisanales considérées pour les périodes qui nous concernent et à la disparité des critères quantitatifs et/ ou quantitatifs pris en compte pour les caractériser. La contribution à ces débats de cette table ronde consiste donc à examiner certains corpus qui peuvent se prêter à documenter la spécialisation de cultures de la Préhistoire récente, au travers de systèmes techniques diversifiés. C’est par l’analyse de ces cas spécifiques que l’on cherchera à dégager d’éventuelles régularités, et à proposer ainsi des clés de lecture de qualification et de différenciation des productions qui fassent émerger quelques idées directrices utiles et applicables pour notre période, sans avoir pour ambition de construire une typologie générale des spécialisations techniques.
Cozza Torta (Porto-Vecchio, Corse-du-Sud), habitat indigène du VIe s. av. J.-C. : note préliminaire sur les rapports entre indigènes, Étrusques et Massaliètes
Authors: Milanini Jean-Louis , Tramoni Pascal , Gantés Lucien-François , Pasquet Alain
Published: June 2016

L’étude de l’âge du Fer indigène de la Corse reste handicapée par le faible nombre de sites fouillés et par la rareté des données, notamment sur les productions matérielles. Jusqu’à présent, les connaissances ont défini l’âge du Fer comme une période archaïsante et peu dynamique, et, sauf pour la colonie grecque d’Aleria, fermée aux échanges méditerranéens. Le site de Cozza Torta (Porto-Vecchio, Corse-du-Sud) permet de nuancer cette vision des choses : cet établissement de plein air apporte en effet la preuve, pour la première fois en contexte indigène, d’un trafic de marchandises grecques et étrusques à haute époque (troisième quart du VIe s. av. J.-C.). Le gisement est un habitat perché situé à 2,5 km de la côte, dans l’arrière-pays du golfe de Porto-Vecchio. Sa superficie est estimée à 3 ha. Connu depuis les années 1980, il a fait l’objet de plusieurs sondages et ramassages ponctuels, dont les résultats sont restés inédits. Cette note a pour objet de faire le point sur l’étude des séries anciennes – mobiliers céramiques indigènes et importés, vestiges métalliques – en les replaçant dans le contexte du premier âge du Fer indigène. La reprise des fouilles en 2008 à Cozza Torta a permis de préciser la séquence stratigraphique, plus complexe que ce qui avait été décrit dans les premiers travaux, ainsi que la nature des structures anciennement observées dans le locus Cozza Torta 1. La céramique indigène, représentée par 7 276 fragments permettant de décompter près de 450 vases, est constituée exclusivement d’une vaisselle non tournée, dominée par les formes hautes et les profils en «S » . Le mobilier importé, représenté par 86 tessons, permet d’inventorier des fragments d’amphores et de vases fins d’origine grecque, étrusque et massaliète, dont la proportion par rapport à l’ensemble de la vaisselle s’établit à 1,2 %. Les rares éléments métalliques, objets finis et résidus de métallurgie, confortent l’idée d’une production locale. Ces découvertes revêtent un enjeu majeur pour la question de l’attribution chronologique des séries de céramiques non tournées du Premier âge du Fer, impossibles à dater précisément, et pour la discussion sur les contacts entre indigènes et marchands méditerranéens.
Les plans de prévention des risques naturels prévisibles : quelles améliorations du dispositif juridique de prévention ?
Authors: Cartron Joël
Published: June 2016

La loi n° 95-101 du 2 février 1995 institue un document unique de planification préventive des risques naturels, les plans de prévention des risques naturels prévisibles (P.P.R.), avec les objectifs affichés de simplification et d'amélioration de l'efficacité de la prévention. L'analyse des dispositions de la loi amène à s'interroger sur leur réalité. D'une part, la volonté de maintenir un niveau au moins équivalent de prévention que celui offert par les divers documents de prévention existants précédemment rend en partie illusoire la simplification : de fait, la complexité se trouve désormais transposée, notamment dans la variété des contenus possibles des P.P.R. D'autre part, si l'objectif d'efficacité s'est traduit par plusieurs dispositions juridiques visant à dissuader et à surmonter les résistances et les oppositions, sa réalisation est hypothéquée par les options de base de la réforme (procédure unilatérale d'Etat dans un contexte institutionnel marqué par la décentralisation, maintien de la connexion des P.P.R. avec l'indemnisation des catastrophes naturelles).
Les plans d'exposition aux risques - Rapport introductif
Authors: Charles Hubert
Published: June 2016

Existe-t-il une politique publique ou faut-il admettre qu'il y a une série de politiques publiques ?

Faut-il que la prévention des catastrophes naturelles conduise à une police et à des services publics spéciaux ou doit-elle s'intégrer dans la police et les services publics existants ?

Faut-il adapter les régimes aux milieux ? Comment aborder la prévention sereinement ?

Telles sont les grandes questions que pose l'analyse des politiques publiques en matière de risques naturels.
On the mechanism of imine elimination from Fischer tungsten carbene complexes
Authors: Veit Philipp , Förster Christoph , Heinze Katja
Published: June 2016

(Aminoferrocenyl)(ferrocenyl)carbene(pentacarbonyl)tungsten(0) (CO)5W=C(NHFc)Fc (W(CO)5(E-2)) is synthesized by nucleophilic substitution of the ethoxy group of (CO)5W=C(OEt)Fc (M(CO)5(1Et)) by ferrocenyl amide Fc-NH– (Fc = ferrocenyl). W(CO)5(E-2) thermally and photochemically eliminates bulky E-1,2-diferrocenylimine (E-3) via a formal 1,2-H shift from the N to the carbene C atom. Kinetic and mechanistic studies to the formation of imine E-3 are performed by NMR, IR and UV–vis spectroscopy and liquid injection field desorption ionization (LIFDI) mass spectrometry as well as by trapping experiments for low-coordinate tungsten complexes with triphenylphosphane. W(CO)5(E-2) decays thermally in a first-order rate-law with a Gibbs free energy of activation of ΔG‡298K = 112 kJ mol−1. Three proposed mechanistic pathways are taken into account and supported by detailed (time-dependent) densitiy functional theory [(TD)-DFT] calculations. The preferred pathway is initiated by an irreversible CO dissociation, followed by an oxidative addition/pseudorotation/reductive elimination pathway with short-lived, elusive seven-coordinate hydrido tungsten(II) intermediates cis(N,H)-W(CO)4(H)(Z-15) and cis(C,H)-W(CO)4(H)(Z-15).
Social network analysis of construction companies operating in international markets: case of Turkish contractors
Authors: AKGUL Bartug Kemal , OZORHON Beliz , DIKMEN Irem , BIRGONUL M. Talat
Published: June 2016

Investigation of market entry strategies is critical for the success of international contractors. Establishing partnerships is among the most effective vehicles of operating in international markets. The major objective of this paper is to analyze the partnership behavior of contractors in overseas projects. In this respect, social network analysis (SNA) was used to better understand the collaborative project networks in different markets and for projects of differing sizes. A database was developed based on the collaborative international construction projects where Turkish firms and their non-Turkish partners were involved. A total of 449 projects carried out in 46 countries were used for the analysis. The findings of the study suggest that contractors adopt different strategies depending on the market and project character­istics. The majority of the companies tend to remain in the same markets; they keep working with the same partners or choose local partners; and engage with multiple partners in more complex projects. This study is expected to help contractors reflect on their internationalization decisions and devise appropriate strategies to establish project networks.
BUITINIŲ NUOTEKŲ VALYMO ĮRENGINIO DARBO ŽIEMOS LAIKOTARPIU TYRIMAI
Authors: Jacerytė Ieva , Paulionytė Skaistė , Mažeikienė Aušra
Published: June 2016

Tirtas biologinio valymo įrenginio AT-6 darbas žiemos laikotarpiu, oro temperatūrai svyruojant nuo –23 iki +6oC. Nustatyti šiuo įrenginiu pasiekiami pagrindiniai nuotekų išvalymo rodikliai (ChDS, BDS7, SM, N bei P junginių koncentracijos). Tuo lai-kotarpiu buvo imami ir tiriami veikliojo dumblo mėginiai. Tyrimų laikotarpiu analizuotame įrenginyje išvalytų nuotekų BDS7 koncentracija nė karto neviršijo 17 mg O2/l. Žiemos sąlygomis organiniai teršalai (pagal SM, ChDSCr, BDS7,) iš nuotekų buvo išvalomi 2–5 % geriau, nei deklaruoja įrenginio gamintojai. Azoto bei fosforo junginių šalinimas nebuvo efektyvus. Iki –17– –23oC naktimis atvėsdavęs oras neigiamai veikė jautrių nitrifikuojančiųjų bakterijų veiklą, todėl sutriko nitrifikacijos procesas.
PASTATO FAKTINIŲ ENERGIJOS SĄNAUDŲ PALYGINIMAS SU PROGRAMŲ „NRG-SERT“ IR „DESIGNBUILDER“ SKAIČIAVIMŲ REZULTATAIS
Authors: Usonytė Ieva , Čiuprinskas Kęstutis
Published: June 2016

Lietuvoje pastatų energinio naudingumo sertifikavimas atliekamas naudojant NRG-sert programą, kuri atlieka skaičiavimus pagal STR 2.01.09:2012 reglamentą. Šilumos pritekėjimų skaičiavimas, įvairių koeficientų reikšmės ir kiti aspektai kelia abe-jonių dėl gaunamų rezultatų, ypač lyginant juos su faktinėmis pastatų energijos sąnaudomis. Šiame darbe lyginamos faktinės konkretaus pastato energijos sąnaudos su dviejomis programomis (NRG-sert ir Design Buider) apskaičiuotais poreikiais. Skaičiavimai parodė, kad Design Builder rezultatai nesiskiria daugiau kaip 5 % nuo faktinių pastato šilumos sąnaudų. NRG-sert apskaičiuotas šilumos poreikis yra 29 % didesnis nei faktinės šilumos sąnaudos, o elektros 71 % mažesnės nei faktinės. Nustatyta, kad pastato energijos poreikiams labai didelę įtaką daro sunkiai apskaičiuo-jami ir dažnai tik įvairiais koeficientais vertinami duomenys, tokie kaip pastato užimtumas, vartotojų elgsena, vidiniai ir išo-riniai šilumos pritekėjimai. Šie veiksniai stipriai mažina skaičiavimo rezultatų patikimumą.
PLOKŠTELINIO ŠILUMOGRĄŽIO SEZONINIO ENERGINIO EFEKTYVUMO TYRIMAS
Authors: Voitechovič Veronika
Published: June 2016

Straipsnyje nagrinėjamas šilumogrąžos įrenginys, esantis Vilniaus Gedimino technikos universiteto 405 auditorijoje. Nagrinėjamas gamintojo pateiktas nominalus įrenginio temperatūrinis efektyvumas ir kitos techninės charakteristikos. Taip pat atliekamas natūrinis eksperimentas, kurio metu matuojamos įeinančių ir išeinančių iš šilumogrąžio oro srautų parametrai. Išanalizavus duomenis, gautus eksperimento metu, apskaičiuojamas energinis šilumogrąžio naudingumas bei nustatoma jo priklausomybė nuo lauko oro temperatūros. Įvertinus išmatuotu lauko temperatūrų trukmes, sudaryta kumuliacinė kreivė ir nustatytas sezoninis tiriamojo laikotarpio energinis efektyvumas.
Mitochondrial function and aerobic capacity assessed by high resolution respirometry in Thoroughbred horses
Authors: Serteyn D. , Ceusters J. , Nonnenmacher S. , Kirsch K. , Mouithys-Mickalad A. , Franck T. , Lejeune J.P. , Sandersen C.
Published: June 2016

During the initial stages of training of young Thoroughbred horses, low intensity exercise is employed to increase aerobic capacity. High Resolution Respirometry (HRR) allows the determination of aerobic capacities in small samples of permeabilised muscle fibres. The aim of the study was to measure the mitochondrial function by HRR in Thoroughbred horses, to compare these values to Warmblood horses and to evaluate the effect of a 10-weeks training period. The mitochondrial function was measured by HRR using different substrate-uncoupler protocols (SUIT 1 and 2) in muscle microbiopsies from two groups of untrained horses: 17 Warmblood and 8 Thoroughbred and in the group of 8 Thoroughbred horses before and after a 10-week training period. The SUIT1 protocol employed to compare the two groups of horses showed that in Thoroughbred horses, the mean values for oxygen flux expressed as tissue mass-specific respiration were significantly higher for complex I (CI)Glutamate+Malate, CI + complex II, and maximum electron transport capacities (ETSmax) than the mean values measured in Warmblood horses. The SUIT 1 and SUIT 2 protocols revealed large differences among Thoroughbred horses before and after training. The SUIT 2 protocols showed a significant difference for the complex I activity before and after training but only when the oxygen flux was expressed as percentage of ETSmax. This study shows the interest of HRR in equine sport medicine and exercise physiology, but shows that the technique requires further refinement. Indeed significant differences have been shown between the Thoroughbred and the Warmblood horses highlighting the need to have baseline data for each breed. The Thoroughbred horses had globally a high oxidative phosphorylation capacity with an increase of CI activity induced by an aerobic training program.
Influencia del carbono, silicio, níquel y otros elementos de aleación sobre las propiedades mecánicas de la fundición con grafito esferoidal en bruto de colada
Authors: Lacaze Jacques , Sertucha Jon , Larrañaga Pello , Suárez Ramón
Published: June 2016

Las fundiciones con grafito esferoidal de matriz totalmente ferrítica tienen gran interés debido a su homogeneidad estructural, alargamiento destacable y su buena respuesta frente a las operaciones de mecanizado. Por otro lado, la extensa variedad de materias primas disponibles en las plantas de fundición supone un problema a la hora de controlar de forma efectiva la composición química de las aleaciones preparadas. En este trabajo se ha realizado un estudio estadístico sobre la influencia de los diferentes contenidos de carbono, silicio, níquel y de otros elementos minoritarios sobre las características estructurales y las propiedades mecánicas de un grupo de fundiciones con grafito esferoidal y matriz ferrítica. Finalmente, se han obtenido un número de ecuaciones que permiten predecir las propiedades mecánicas a temperatura ambiente de estas fundiciones en función de su composición química y su contenido de perlita en la matriz metálica.
Online and other ICT-based Training Tools for Problem-solving Skills
Authors: Drigas Athanasios , Karyotaki Maria
Published: June 2016

Problem-solving requires creative skills, critical thinking as well the ability to implement ideas and theories in practical ways. Moreover, interactive and self-managed problem-solving experiences promote students’ motivation as expressed through the developmental progression of learners’ metacognitive skills, such as self-monitoring and self-reinforcement. Effective learning based on constructivist didactics, encompassing self-organized learning in combination with active and creative problem-solving in collaborative settings, advances students’ concomitant cognitive and meta-cognitive processes. Hence, students’ co-construction of knowledge embodied in social dynamic learning environments, such as school-based tasks leverage the semantic relationships rising from exercising, verifying and testing of knowledge through information sharing and discussion. Future studies should focus on designing interactive, adaptable, ill-defined, real-world learning environments to elicit students’ cognitive and meta-cognitive processes as a key factor for the effective training of problem-solving skills.
Research on Teaching Materials Management of Track and Field Web Course in College of Physical Education
Authors: Lin Weiliang
Published: June 2016

The purpose of this research is to analyze the teaching material management and its effect of the web course, using track and field (T&F) web course in Guangzhou University as an example. Methods: the research methods include literature, expert interview, questionnaire survey, mathematical statistics, system settings, software editing etc. Results: My resources has abundant teaching materials in a variety types, which gives access to resource re-editing and transmission. The visual effect of the teaching content and structure is excellent, which helps the sustainable update management of the resources. The syllabus is specific, resources collection and modular management are effective. Teaching resources include materials combining theory and practice, with many effective management forms. Test materials can help effectively design assignments and test papers for teaching tasks. Conclusion: Teaching material module has the essential characteristics, content-rich system, complementary resources and resource sharing; it is convenient for the implementation of the teaching tasks and the integration of teaching materials; this study applies to physical education majors, and to the multi-functional setting management of teaching materials in T&F web course.
Choosing the Right Learning Management System (LMS) for the Higher Education Institution Context: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mohd Kasim Nurul Nadirah , Khalid Fariza
Published: June 2016

A Learning Management System (LMS) is one e-learning tool that has been widely used to improve students’ learning experience and the construction of their understanding of certain topics. This concept paper discusses a number of potential Learning Management Systems (LMS) that can be utilised for teaching and learning processes in the context of Higher Education Institutions, for example Moodle, ATutor, Blackboard and SuccessFactors. The comparison is made based on a literature review of the characteristics of the selected LMS providers. Among the characteristics considered are flexibility, ease of use, accessibility and user-friendliness. This paper also provides some conclusions on the selection of the platform to be used. The results of this study give readers information to make their own decisions when choosing an LMS platform based on the needs of their institution.
Cooking with “App-titude”
Authors: Krenn Jamie L.
Published: June 2016

Food preparation for preschool and elementary school children is described from the perspective of enhancing cognition and learning through the use of mobile devices. While most children are too young to use a stove or slice with a knife, with proper guidance and simulated experiences through mobile devices, children can actively contribute to food choice, preparation, and knowledge while educators contribute knowledge from various academic areas. The kitchen can be a positive learning environment for the educator; the student; and, potentially, people in the student's household, as part of an effort to develop a positive attitude toward food preparation. Learning implications and cooking curriculum suggestions are provided, along with future research recommendations. Educators have the potential to foster culinary mobile device interactivity when given guidelines for acceptable mobile-device application, or app, selection. Such a curriculum requires healthful food preparation practices, including cooking methods, nutritious ingredients, and practical problem-solving opportunities.
Mobile Learning in Workforce Development
Authors: McCann Shawn
Published: June 2016

There is potential for higher-order mLearning to enrich action learning teams. Especially as they engage in critical reflection while solving ambiguous, complex challenges by leveraging the affordances of mobile devices. Action learning teams create opportunities to learn from work on real-life challenges. Use of mobile learning can promote higher-order learning while bringing teams together around new ideas where their thinking may be challenged. In this way, action learning teams use mobile devices as tools of convenience to facilitate their learning. Mobile learning extends beyond simple content delivery and provides a platform that can introduce flow and make space for critical reflection. The integration of mobile learning into action learning teams allows for the cultivation of individual creativity and maximization of group virtual or face-to-face meetings. This chapter will discuss the integration of mobile devices and detail multiple mobile learning exercises that action learning teams may use to promote creativity.
Mobile Learning for Sales Force Development
Authors: Couto Agustín
Published: June 2016

This chapter will describe an innovative mobile sales training program created by Escola Brasileira de Vendas (Brazilian School of Sales). The program in question recognizes that sales executives are mobile by nature, and that their skill development occurs organically while performing their job function. By reviewing and analyzing a real case application, this chapter will demonstrate how incorporating mobile learning technology with traditional face-to-face workshops could generate professional transformation and improve skill building for sales executives.
The Impact of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) on Phrasal Verbs of Iranian Intermediate EFL Students
Authors: Shahrokhi Mohsen , Kamyabi Mina
Published: June 2016

This study investigated the impact of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) on phrasal verbs learning in EFL context. Participants were 40 intermediate Iranian English learners. They were randomly divided into experimental and control groups of 20 each. The instruction of the control group was limited to the class activities but the experimental group received the instruction through Short Messaging Service (SMS) on their smart cellphones and worked with a new phrasal verbs learning application by Cambridge University Press called Phrasal Verbs Machine (PVM). The analysis of the data revealed that MALL instruction was more effective than in class language learning instruction. Results of the study indicate that smart cellphones as a tool for language learning provide a platform for language learners to use the language actively.
Transforming Learning with Mobile Games
Authors: Villanueva Kristin , Vaidya Jeanny
Published: June 2016

This chapter will describe the evolution of mobile games and learning by first discussing whether media can support learning. This chapter will address the affordances and limitations of mobile gaming and the learning theories and frameworks that lay the foundation for learning through mobile games. Current perceptions of mobile gaming in the classroom and implementation of mobile games in schools is discussed. In addition, this chapter introduces positions on the issue of mobile games in the classroom, and explores mobile games for social change, their prevalence and their role in facilitating learning.
Training for Mobile Journalism
Authors: Krochmal Maurice M. “Mo”
Published: June 2016

In just over five years, the growth of mobile communication has changed the practice and teaching of journalism in higher education as well as practice in the media industry. New devices and tools are released and adopted in rapid cycles. Social-media platforms thrive in the mobile environment. Journalists and journalism organizations are forced to explore new practices, while higher education works to integrate new methods into its curriculum. The author, an early adopter of mobile tools in practice, training and in higher education, examines the changes that have led to the mobile era, the new jobs now available, and how industry and academia are adapting.
Cochlear Implants and Mobile Wireless Connectivity
Authors: Chriskos Panteleimon , Tsartsianidis Orfeas
Published: June 2016

Human senses enable humans to perceive and interact with their environment, through a set of sensory systems or organs which are mainly dedicated to each sense. From the five main senses in humans hearing plays a critical role in many aspects of our lives. Hearing allows the perception not only of the immediate visible environment but also parts of the environment that are obstructed from view and/or that are a significant distance from the individual. One of the most important and sometimes overlooked aspects of hearing is communication, since most human communication is accomplished through speech and hearing. Hearing does not only convey speech but also conveys more complex messages in the form of music, singing and storytelling.
Music in Video Games
Authors: Margounakis Dimitrios , Lappa Ioanna
Published: June 2016

The industry of video games has rapidly grown during the last decade, while “gaming” has been promoted into an interdisciplinary stand-alone science field. As a result, music in video games, as well as its production, has been yet a state-of-the-art research field in computer science. Since the production of games has reached a very high level in terms of complication and cost (the production of a 3-d multi-player game can cost up to millions of dollars), the role of sound engineer / composer / programmer is very crucial. This chapter describes the types of sound that exist in today's games and the various issues that arise during the musical composition. Moreover, the existing systems and techniques for algorithmic music composition are analyzed.
Regenerating HBCU Persistence and Retention
Authors: Woods-Warrior Erica J.
Published: June 2016

The public discourse on postsecondary education emphasizes the ability of minority-serving institutions to improve the national status of college completion. As incubators for a large proportion of African American professionals, HBCUs play a critical role in meeting the nation's goals for degree attainment. However, these institutions are susceptible to challenges including recruitment, retention, and pipelining. To ensure sustainability in the contemporary marketplace and produce workforce-ready alumni, HBCUs must innovate and assess to strengthen the educational process. This chapter examines the significance of nontraditional students and contextualizes targeted retention efforts. The author highlights comprehensive pedagogy and practices, including learning communities, first-year programs, and mentorship. The work addresses two goals: (a) to understand conceptual bases on which retention strategies for at-risk students are developed, and (b) to isolate effective practices for improving academic and professional, success outcomes for these students.
Motivational Factors for Academic Success Prospectives of African American Males at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Authors: Ray Christopher Adam , Hilton Adriel Adon , Wood J. Luke , Hicks Terence
Published: June 2016

This chapter investigates the motivational factors affecting retention rates of Black males at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In particular, this research is focused on identifying factors that Black male HBCU attendees described as facilitating their continuation in college. Data from this study was derived from a sample of 109 Black male students attending the following institutions: North Carolina Central University, North Carolina A&T University and Winston-Salem State University.
The Emergence of the Professional Doctorate
Authors: Lee Robin
Published: June 2016

While extensive research exists for both the doctoral experience and career paths after the doctorate, the bulk (if not all) of these studies are limited to those attaining the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. By contrast, less is known about Doctor of Education (EdD) awardees, and even less is known about Black EdD awardees within the context of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). However, as Black EdD graduates from HBCUs are among the fastest growing segments of doctoral graduates, it is important to determine the career trajectories of “Black Docs”. Using a quantitative comparative case-study approach, along with qualitative analysis and in-depth interviews of Black EdD HBCU alumni, this chapter, per the author, will illuminate the experiences of Black EdD graduates with regard to the long-term career impact of attaining the terminal degree, and provide insight toward ensuring the support and career preparation necessary toward assisting Black doctoral students and alumni to reach their career goals.
Financing Energy and Low-Carbon Investment in Europe
Authors: Espagne Etienne , Aglietta Michel
Published: June 2016

The Eurozone has been said to have caught a disease called “secular stagnation”. The engineering of a powerful investment drive seems the only way out of this self-fulfilling low-growth trap. The European Union has already set investment objectives in the Climate and Energy Package, related to four key sectors. Several financing tools need to be combined to tailor risk-sharing devices for investments in each sector. This can be achieved through a two-tier approach. First, for the four key sectors, a high notional carbon price is used to set an asset value on the carbon saved by new investments (“carbon asset”): these assets are accepted as repayment by central banks, and publically guaranteed. The ECB, by buying financial instruments issued by the low-carbon investors, creates a direct transmission channel to these areas of the economy. Second, fiscal measures ensure the carbon price catches up with the notional value, thus generating revenues that allow for the purchase of the carbon debt held by the central banks, guaranteeing the final budget neutrality of the process.
Economic Potentials of Energy-Efficient Residential Building Envelope Retrofitting in Turkey
Authors: Erdoğdu M. Mustafa , Karaca Coşkun , Kurultay Ali
Published: June 2016

The amount of energy consumption in the residential buildings has a very significant share with nearly 30 percent in the total amount of energy consumption. Therefore, residential sector is identified in this chapter as being one of the areas with a large potential for energy savings. Inefficient dwelling construction and design methods are widely used in Turkey and only about five percent of residential buildings are insulated. Concerning the importance and immediate need in Turkey for energy-efficient residential building retrofitting, this chapter identifies economic benefits of such retrofitting by particularly focusing on heat transfers by conductivity, where the rate can be determined by surface size, thermal resistance of the building materials and their thickness.
How to Manage Sustainability
Authors: Sen Yasemin
Published: June 2016

Sustainability has increasingly become a critical issue for wellbeing of human life and maintaining sustainability is responsibility of many parties such as individuals, corporations or governments. When taking its social, economical, or environmental impacts into consideration, maybe the most important player in that arena is organizations and in order to take the necessary actions about sustainability, first of all a common understanding of the topic is needed. For this reason, in this chapter it is aimed to create awareness about sustainability issue and commonly used tools for management of it. In this context, definition of sustainability and four corporate sustainability management tools (Environmental Management System - EMS, Sustainable Value Stream Mapping - Sus-VSM, Total Quality Environmental Management - TQEM and Sustainable Balanced Score Card - SBSC) have been explained.