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ELABORATION OF TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS ON INNOVATIVE CLUSTERS DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Farat Olexandra , Lyvdar Marta
Published: August 2019

The process of cluster paradigm development in Ukraine is characterized by the absence of a clear legal and regulatory framework that would enable the clusters to be identified in the overall set of business entities. It complicates the coordination of the interaction of participants in the cluster process, as well as processes related to the creation and development of other innovation-oriented business structures. Significant impact is the availability of the weak information support, the task of which is to establish business communications between the state and business, on issues of ensuring the maximum possible realization of the existing innovative potential, in particular, by commercializing progressive innovations. Therefore, the particular topicality gets the issue of building a structured institutional environment that determines the clear mechanisms for the development of the most innovative business structures in Ukraine. The purpose of the researches was to develop specific mechanisms for organizing synergistic interaction of all participants in the process of creation and development of clusters in Ukraine in the context of multilevel sectors of their functioning. To achieve the goal, the following tasks were solved: the world tendencies of modern innovative development were investigated; the change of Ukraine’s positions during 2014–2017 in innovation rankings was considered; the state of development of innovative entrepreneurship in Ukraine was analysed; a system of scenarios for the organization of technological solutions for the development of innovative clusters was proposed; the indicator of the evaluation of the cluster paradigm development in the regions for the purpose of determining the useful effect from its implementation was presented. Considered changes in Ukraine’s positions in 2010–2017 in innovation rankings and indicators of the provision of innovation development in Ukraine in 2010–2017 state the extremely low level of state interest in creating, internal commercializing, and promoting to the external market own innovative technologies, and in the development of the very innovative business, which, in turn, reflects on the ability of enterprises to develop their innovative potential. The proposed system of scenarios for the organization of technological solutions for the development of innovative clusters includes four possible technologies for the creation of clusters, which are united in two blocks: technologies in the sector of state entrepreneurship – the source of stimulation are state institutions and technologies in the sector of private entrepreneurship – the source of initial incentives are business entities themselves. Using the proposed indicator of the expediency of cluster paradigm development in the regions to determine the useful effect from its implementation (IRCD), it is possible to estimate the influence of clusters on the development of the economy in the region.
THE BASIC LAW OF THE STATE: LEGAL AND POLITICAL CONTENT
Authors: Bielov Dmytro , Hromovchuk Myroslava
Published: August 2019

The scientific publication is devoted to highlighting the peculiarities of the legal nature of the constitution. The authors consider the structure and content of the constitution of the state in the context of its functions. The specificity of the content of the newest constitutions in the history of world constitutionalism is considered. The correlation between the constitution and the state policy is established. Modern approaches to understanding the nature of the constitution are considered. The legal nature of the Constitution of Ukraine is determined. Proven, the main and still unresolved issue is the ambiguity of what is proposed to adopt: a new Constitution, a new version of the current Constitution, amendments and additions to the current Constitution. Although paradoxical, in Presidential speeches, these terms are used repeatedly as synonyms. However, legally they are completely different concepts. This terminological confusion carries a great danger of loss of landmarks and prevents a clear statement of the problem in a purely legal area. We believe that the constitutional process is too politicized today. In our opinion, the acutest political struggle is underway for adopting a form of constitution that is convenient for one of the parties. But in fact – for power – everyone wants a maximum of power. Including through their Constitution enforced in some way. However, the Basic Law should be adopted not from the conjuncture considerations of political expediency but be a complete legal document, taking into account the achievements of the world jurisprudence, with the strict observance of all the prescribed legal procedures. After all, the constitution should be the main document of the state, at least for a decade.
Survey and Educational Research on the National Music Identity of University Students——Taking Three Universities in the Western Part of GuangDong Province as an Example
Authors: Zhou Ying
Published: August 2019

The integration and penetration of disciplines is the driving force for innovation. This paper investigates the national music identity of students in three universities in the Western Part of GuangDong Province by questionnaires and interviews, and obtains a series of data related to contemporary university and college students’ music literacy. Data and phenomena indicate: University and students have “high degree of identity” and “low participation consciousness” for national music. They are willing to be onlookers, and they are reluctant to join the inheritance and in-depth study, lacking opinions on music appreciation and performance learning; the contact with music only stays at the level of recreation. The artistic and functional nature of music has not played a role in the development of college students’ own disciplines; from the choice of music, they can be seen that they have a negative and confused mentality in their academic and social activities, but they can still be released in music, so they adhere to the undisturbed appreciation environment. The campus music popularization education should be strengthened and guided, and appropriate music quality courses should be added to the above phenomena, and experts should be organized to integrate the national music representing the “hometown music” to lay the foundation for the future outstanding talent training.
Pengaruh Green Marketing Dan Green Product Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pupuk Organik Di Kios Tani Mulyo Kedungrejo Kabupaten Lumajang
Authors: Irawati Reni Selvi , Nawangsih Nawangsih
Published: August 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of green marketing and green product depend on the decision to purchase organic fertilizer in Kios Tan Mulyo Kedungrejo Lumajang regency either partially or simultaneously. The research method used is multiple linear regression method by using hypothesis test that is t test and F test. The result of research indicate that partially for green marketing variable has no influence to purchase decision of organic fertilizer. Variable of green product there is significant influence to decision of purchasing organic fertilizer. While simultaneously there is the influence of green marketing and green product on purchasing decisions of organic fertilizer with a coefficient of determination (R square) of 0.406 was showed that 40.6% of organic fertilizer purchasing decisions can be explained by green marketing and green product, while the remaining 59,4% influenced by other variables not research in this study.
Introducción al Dossier. Formas de desigualdad social en una sociedad en transformación. Córdoba (Argentina) a comienzos del siglo XX
Authors: Moreyra Beatriz Inés
Published: August 2019

En este contexto de producción en el que en cada sociedad y en cada épocaexisten diferentes tipos, grados y factores de desigualdades y fronteras móviles enrelación con los niveles de inequidades, este dossier se propone indagar diversasdimensiones y especificidades que este proceso revistió en Córdoba, en las primerasdécadas del siglo XX, en tiempo de la modernización, bajo el dominio de nuevos gruposde poder, la consolidación del Estado y del mercado y la expansión del capitalismoexportador.
Estado y sociedad civil en la construcción del campo social en Córdoba (Argentina) 1900–1930: Asistencialismo y desigualdad social
Authors: Moreyra Beatriz Inés
Published: August 2019

A partir de la década de los años 90 del siglo XX, ha surgido una creciente inquietud de los investigadores de las ciencias sociales y las humanidades por la indagación de las desigualdades múltiples en las diferentes realidades sociales pretéritas, y esa problemática se ha instalado con fuerza en la agenda social, política, estatal y científica. Por otra parte, la transferencia de la asistencia social a la sociedad civil produjo una explosión asociativa con los consiguientes cambios en las modalidades de intervención y de afiliación, las relaciones de las entidades con el Estado y con la sociedad, que han puesto en primer plano el interés por el estudio de un fenómeno antiguo, reestructurado actualmente de forma diferente. Dentro de este contexto, este trabajo, se inserta en el revival académico de los estudios dedicados a la prolífica heterogeneidad de tipos asociativos y analiza las instituciones asistenciales no estatales, como proveedoras de seguridades mínimas para la sobrevivencia de los grupos más vulnerables y como espacios de reproducción de las desigualdades sociales en Córdoba (Argentina) entre los años 1900 y 1930, período permeado por los desajustes sociales que acompañaron a los avatares de la cuestión social. La idea central que atraviesa este trabajo es analizar cómo las características institucionales, los escasos recursos asignados, las prácticas, estrategias, relaciones y culturas asistenciales de los actores involucrados fueron factores que contribuyeron a la reproducción de la desigualdad social al interior de las instituciones y, por ende, en el tejido social en su conjunto.
La desigualdad en las estructuras competitivas del fútbol profesional de Córdoba (Argentina) en la década del treinta
Authors: Reyna Franco
Published: August 2019

El artículo analiza determinadas prácticas y modalidades de institucionalización de la desigualdad en la profesionalización del fútbol en Córdoba (Argentina) en los años treinta, centrándose en los desequilibrios que se generaron entre los clubes en la configuración de las estructuras competitivas del juego. En ese marco, entidades con posiciones de poder y recursos acumulados previamente definieron y legitimaron simbólicamente modificaciones e innovaciones reglamentarias en los espacios de competencia con el fin de potenciar el desarrollo del espectáculo rentado. El acaparamiento y la distribución inequitativa de los bienes en juego en el mercado deportivo que resultaron de ese proceso afectaron el equilibrio competitivo entre las entidades e instituyeron nuevas formas de desigualdad en el contexto de un proceso de mayor mercantilización de la sociedad del espectáculo. Las fuentes documentales consultadas para realizar la investigación pertenecen a asociaciones deportivas, periódicos locales de la época y a entes gubernamentales de carácter municipal.
DAMPAK MEDIA SOSIAL LINE TERHADAP PERILAKU ANTISOSIAL DI KALANGAN REMAJA GUNUNGSARI SURABAYA
Authors: Sari Novie Paramitha , Sudaryanto Edy , Nasution Ute Chairus
Published: August 2019

LINE social media is now widely used by teenagers, the more popular is also thecurrent online media among teenagers. The impact of LINE social media on theseantisocial teenagers also leads to actions that impose physical or psychological damageon others, such as lying, stealing, attacking others, becoming cruel to others, becomingargumentative, and becoming non-discriminating sexually promiscuous.Theories usedare social media theory, antisocial behavior. This research is done by using explanativeresearch method with quantitative method. Sampling technique to be taken for this studyis purposive sampling, the number of samples as many as 60 respondents teenagers whoare domiciled in Gunungsari Surabaya.The result of LINE usage research is media whichhave very strong impact, able to give impact directly to the audience (teenager). Canshake the minds of his audience directly. This term is often used to indicate changes inindividuals caused by exposure to media. With social relationships conducted byindividuals or individuals through social networks as a means of communication tosupport success in achieving goals, then the person will be more often in using socialnetworking media.Keywords: social media applications, antisocial behavior, social media impact
MOTIF PENGGUNAAN SWAFOTO SEBAGAI BENTUK EKSISTENSI DIRI DALAM AKUN INSTAGRAM (STUDI DESKRIPTIF KUALITATIF PENGGUNAAN FOTO SWAFOTO DALAM MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM SEBAGAI BENTUK EKSISTENSI DIRI PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS 17 AGUSTUS 1945 SURABAYA)
Authors: Oktavia Dwi Ajeng Rindayu , Sudaryanto Edy
Published: August 2019

Selfie activity has now become a trend for people who like to upload photos to social media,especially Instagram, so it can be seen by the other users. Most of them do not upload their selfies tosocial media Instagram for no reasons, but they want to know about how many people are going togive attention or like and comment on their selfie. Hope to get some reward as likes and commentsfrom the other users make them always try so hard to make an interesting photo.Because of the phenomenon, the writer interested in conducting a research on the motive of usingphotos selfie as a form of existence in social media Instagram. This study use qualitative researchmethods, and use Motive Maslow Theory and also the uses and gratifications theory. For collect theresearch data, the writer do some interview and observations to the students of the University 17Agustus 1945 Surabaya as informants in this research. The results of this reasearch indicate that thereare some motive for the uses of photos selfie to show self-existence on Instagram, which is hoping toreceive social responses that can affect their existence, following what’s the trending so they not lookout of date, and that their existence is recognized by people around.Keywords: Motive, Selfie, Existence, Social Media
Makna Pernikahan Bagi Wanita Lajang Usia Dewasa
Authors: Andu Christine Purnamasari
Published: August 2019

The research aims to know (1) the meaning of marriage for adult single women and (2) the biggest fear aboutmarriage. The research used qualitative descriptive methods. The research was conducted in Makassar citywhere types and data sources used primary and secondary data. Primary data or main data is taken frominterview and secondary data or supporting documents are collected from books, dissertation, theses,journals, articles, and internet. There were 10 (ten) informants as samples were interviewed and the results ofthese interviews were analyzed using several theories. The research result indicate that (1) 80% informantswhich were interviewed by researcher said that marriage does not have to be rushed and considered thatmarriage at their present age is not a very important thing to be soon celebrated, and the rest informantsconsidered that marriage is very important considering the growing age. Some of informants also assume thatmarriage is very important but selecting the person is not an easy thing to be done because of manyconsiderations. Some of them also said that marriage is important but only see that thing as a fulfillment forsocial needs (2) 70% informants answered that their biggest fear in marriage are divorce, domestic violence,and there are also another response such us wrong choice, financial instability, rude, and unfaithfulness.Keywords: Marriage, Single Woman, Adulthood
KUASA NARASUMBER BERITA DALAM MEMBANGUN NARASI BERITA KORUPSI DI PERS LOKAL
Authors: Kusumaningrum Herlina
Published: August 2019

Abstract Researchers have the assumption that local press Jawa Pos Radar Madura in the proclamation of the Fuad Amin Imron corruption cases tend to be predominantly controlled by news sources. Therefore, this research tries to do multiplication related anyone news sources chosen; how the relationship between news resources with entwined Fuad Amin; based on the consideration of what are the resources selected news. To discover it to researchers using a series of methods. First, the resource calculation is done in quantity as well as the number of frequencies in the news. Second, do this resource. Third, doing a reading of the news narrative built JPRM. Fourth, do an in-depth interview about the reasons the consideration of the election of the speaker. Research findings show that the neutral and pro dominant speaker is elected as news sources than news sources cons. Value judgment of news, journalists and security factor is the desire to prevent horizontal conflicts became the cornerstone of the election of the news sources. The research also found that the narrative of JPRM is that Fuad Amin's innocence, even he considered meritorious large Bangkalan.Key word: Corruption, News sources, Local press, News narration
Behaviour of Segmental Concrete Beams Reinforced by Pultruded CFRP Plates: an Experimental Study
Authors: Abdulhameed Ali A. , Said AbdulMuttalib Issa
Published: August 2019

Research aims to develop a novel technique for segmental beam fabrication using plain concrete blocks and externally bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers Laminates (CFRP) as a main flexural reinforcement. Six beams designed an experimentally tested under two-point loadings. Several parameters included in the fabrication of segmental beam studied such as; bonding length of carbon fiber reinforced polymers, the surface-to-surface condition of concrete segments, interface condition of the bonding surface, and thickness of epoxy resin layers. Test results of the segmental beams specimens compared with that gained from testing reinforced concrete beam have similar dimensions for validations. The results show the effectiveness of the developed fabrication method of segmental beams. The modified design procedure for externally bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymers ACI 440.2R-17 developed for designing segmental beams. The experimental test values also compared with design values and it was 93.3% and 105.8% of the design values which indicates the effectiveness of the developed procedure.
INTEGRASI KEILMUAN PESANTREN (Studi Korelasi Antara Ilmu Agama dan Ilmu Umum di Institut Ilmu Keislaman Annuqayah)
Authors: QADARIYAH LAILATUL
Published: August 2019

Integration of science is a combination of separate sciences into a cohesion of knowledge, in this case the unification between the sciences that are religious in nature and the sciences that are general in nature. Integration of religion and general science is an effort to merge polarism between the science of religion and science which results from the mindset between religious sciences as an independent source of truth and science as an independent source. The concept of integration of religious science and general science in INSTIKA is inseparable from the basic values (qiyamusiaanyah) that are embedded in every step and educational activity carried out in it. The Islamic Institute of Annuqayah cults itself as a campus of manners, manners are an acronym for Takwa, Tafaqquh, Khidmah and rahmatan lil alamin. The three basic values of INSTICS are summarized from QS. At-Taubah verse 122. The rahmatan lil „alamin is a universal value that encompasses the three basic values which function to underlie, integrate and direct their orientation. Application of the curriculum in INSTIKA there is no separation between religious science and general science. In terms of concepts, religion and general science are taught in lecture sessions at INSTIKA, such as tasawuf, logic or mantiq lecture material, philosophy, interpretation, science and so on, all organized in curriculum units according to each study program. in INSTIKA.
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI SISWA MELALUI PEMBINAAN BENGKEL SHALAT DAN LABORATORIUM AL-QUR’AN DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI (MAN) 2 PAMEKASAN
Authors: Wafa Ali
Published: August 2019

Teaching is not only the transfer of knowledge to students but also how teachers are able to guide and guide the material that students receive coloring their behavior in daily life. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach because this approach is relevant to be used to gain an in-depth understanding of prayer workshop and the Koran laboratory. The method is used in collecting data are observation, interviews and documentation. The purpose of this study was to find out: (1) the steps is taken by the head of MAN 2 Pamekasan in improving student competence through prayer workshop and al-Qur'an laboratory development; (2) the role of the teacher in improving student competence through prayer workshop and al-Qur'an laboratory development in MAN 2 Pamekasan; and (3) supporting factors and in improving student competence. Research results: (1) steps is taken by the principal; a) conduct teacher training; b) learning methods vary; c) complete facilities: 2) teacher's role in fostering students; a) prayer formation; b) teaching guidance; c) moral guidance: 3) supporting factors; a) teacher factor; b) student factors; and c) facility factors.
INTERNALISASI KONSEP DEMOKRASI DALAM PENDIDIKAN ISLAM (Belajar dari Praktik Demokrasi dalam Pendidikan Islam di Pakistan, Mesir dan Turki)
Authors: Durhan Durhan
Published: August 2019

This research is a library research with a qualitative research approach. Data analysis used in the research is content and descriptive analysis. And the object of data tracking uses literature studies such as books, journals, articles and other literatures related with the materials in this study. In this research it is explained some cases related with Islamic education. So far Islamic education has been always identified with a forum that only offers and presents Islamic studies and it is considered allergic to general materials, one of them is the material of Democracy. So, in this research the researcher tries to raise the internalization of democracy in Islamic education. The research aims to contribute positively to Islamic education in Indonesia so that the practice of democracy in Islamic education can be running well.The conclusion of this research shows that the practice of democracy in Islamic education hasn't been perfect. As a comparison, in this study the researcher presents a form of education in abroad that has tried early to internalize the concept of democracy into Islamic education. There are three countries that have succeeded in internalizing democratic practices into Islamic education. They are Islamic education in Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey. These countries are proper to be comparison studies because the practice of democracy in education is running smoothly and perfectly.
Management and bioenergy use of the Indian dromedary camel
Authors: Bhakat Champak
Published: August 2019

This research is on management and bioenergy use of the Indian dromedary camel and - Camel management, Camelus dromedaries, Farmers, Milk, Desert eco-systems, Climate change, Camel use
Camel: A Unique Species in Hot Arid Desert Ecosystem
Authors: Bhakat Champak
Published: August 2019

This research is about camel: A Unique Species in Hot Arid Desert Ecosystem and Camel management, Camelus dromedaries, Farmers, Milk, Desert eco-systems, Climate change, Camel use
An economic study of the use of draught camels and bullocks in farming in the Thar desert
Authors: Bhakat Champak
Published: August 2019

This research is about an economic study of the use of draught camels and bullocks in farming in the Thar desert and Camel management, Camelus dromedaries, Farmers, Milk, Desert eco-systems, Climate change, Camel use
Sustainability of pastoralists through camel management in hot arid That desert
Authors: Bhakat Champak
Published: August 2019

This research is about sustainability of pastoralists through camel management in hot arid That desert and Camel management, Camelus dromedaries, Farmers, Milk, Desert eco-systems, Climate change, Camel use
An Economic intervention of Use of Dromedary Camel in Desert Ecosystem
Authors: Bhakat Champak
Published: August 2019

This research is about an Economic intervention of Use of Dromedary Camel in Desert Ecosystem and Camel management, Camelus dromedaries, Farmers, Milk, Desert eco-systems, Climate change, Camel use.
Camel- a boon to hot arid agro ecosystem
Authors: Bhakat Champak
Published: August 2019

This is on camel- a boon to hot arid agro ecosystem and Camel management, Camelus dromedaries, Farmers, Milk, Desert eco-systems, Climate change, Camel use,
4.Studies on Attributes of Hair and Production Potential of Camel Reared in Semi-intensive Management System
Authors: Bhakat Champak
Published: August 2019

This research is about studies on Attributes of Hair and Production Potential of Camel Reared in Semi-intensive Management System and Camel management, Camelus dromedaries, Farmers, Milk, Desert eco-systems, Climate change, Camel use,
DEVELOPING ANTI-CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH ANTI-CORRUPTION TRAINING
Authors: Heryadi Adi
Published: August 2019

This study aimed to testify whether the program given in the form of anti-corruption training with the experimental methods in design pretest-posttest control group influenced to create an anti-corruption perception of elementary school students. Subjects in this study were 24 Student of 5th Grade in Elementary school of Purwosari Sinduadi Village, Mlati, Sleman, Yogyakarta as the experimental group and 25 other students as a control group. Training modules and measuring instruments used in this program was made by writer referred to the concept of anti-corruption education (Higher Education, 2011), nine anti-corruption values were modified to be appropriately used by elementary students. Measuring instruments used in this research was anti-corruption perception scale which has a reliability of coefficient value 0,813 after tested. The data were analyzed by different test statistical analysis. The Results of statistical calculations by different test in the experimental group was showed t = 67.79 and t end = 68.88 meant that there was significant influence of anti-corruption training program in developing anti-corruption perception of 5th Graders Purwosari’s Elementary School.
KONTEKS LAHIR DAN BERKEMBANGNYA KEKRISTENAN MULA-MULA
Authors: Manongko Detty
Published: August 2019

The history of Christianity need to be examined to find facts about the birth and growth of Christianity. That early Christianity was born in a certain area, in a certain situation and condition that it is never repeated throughout the history of mankind. In the first three centuries in the Mediterranean region, has developed a robust system of government, namely the Roman Empire, so that businesses spread of Christianiny from one place to another has been supported by adequate infrastructure. The development of Greek Philosophy teaching at the time of the birth of Christianity also has contributed strongly to the Christian teacher to perform its mission. Even in the early days of Christianity has some overlap of understanding between Christianity and Judaism because it is difficult to distinguish who the real proselytes and who the followers of Christianity, apears between Christianity and Judaism have led to the same source. So the world where Christianity was born and developed is not something that is nil. The context of the Roman Empire, and Judaism heve influenced very meaningful to early Christianity, especially at the beginning of three centuries. Context as it continually faced Christianity throughout the world over the centuries to the present.
Systematic Exploration and Uncertainty Dominate Young Children’s Choices
Authors: Blanco Nathaniel J. , Sloutsky Vladimir
Published: August 2019

Organisms need to constantly balance the competing demands of gathering information and using previously acquired information to obtain rewarding outcomes (i.e., the “exploration- exploitation” dilemma). Exploration is critical to obtain information to discover how the world works, which should be particularly important for young children. While studies have shown that young children explore in response to surprising events, little is known about how they balance exploration and exploitation across multiple decisions or about how this process changes with development. In this study we compare decision-making patterns of children and adults and evaluate the relative influences of reward-seeking, random exploration, and systematic switching (which approximates uncertainty-directed exploration). In a second experiment we directly test the effect of uncertainty on children’s choices. Influential models of decision-making generally describe systematic exploration as a computationally refined capacity that relies on top-down cognitive control. We demonstrate that (1) systematic patterns dominate young children’s behavior (facilitating exploration), despite protracted development of cognitive control, and (2) that uncertainty plays a major, but complicated, role in determining children’s choices. We conclude that while young children’s immature top-down control should hinder adult-like systematic exploration, other mechanisms may pick up the slack, facilitating broad information gathering in a systematic fashion to build a foundation of knowledge for use later in life.
Socio-ecological transformations within the Mayan area of Yucatan, Mexico: Past and present of a water oriented complex society
Authors: Lopez-Maldonado Yolanda
Published: August 2019

This research deals with the extensive environmental problems with groundwater resources in Yucatan, Mexico, and some of the ways to cope with these issues. The problems we are referring to are associated to a particular case study in the Mayan area of Yucatan. In this place, where groundwater is the only source of freshwater, the inhabitants have to deal with water problems such as resource scarcity, groundwater pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource degradation. Further, it revealed that one way to improve conservation is to ensure the inclusion of cultural values between people and their environment and this is of significance for evolving strong relations with nature. We examined socio-ecological groundwater relations in contemporary Mayan society by analysing how the ancient Maya obtained freshwater, and how and why contemporary local Mayan communities of Yucatan, Mexico, have transformed the groundwater system by intensify groundwater pollution problems. Several authors have attempted to improve the understanding of complex processes underlying the Maya collapse, and the interactions of this society with nature. But, if the demise of the Mayan populations in the past was the result of complex social and ecological factors, then what are those relations, at present, and how they are conceptualized? What kind of government regulation is necessary, and how can communities make decisions to ensure solutions for conservation, at a time when cultural values, worldviews and traditional practices are being lost? To answer those questions, we review the background to the groundwater problem, and the historical and cultural context of Yucatan groundwater system. We use the Mayan society as a case study to elucidate this and of the induced collapse, exacerbated by the overuse of natural resources in a non- sustainable way. Nevertheless, a very complex traditional ecological knowledge and general worldview of the use of natural resources in Yucatan have significantly shaped the socio-environmental conditions in the region, in particular freshwater resources.
Relationship between soil properties and forests carbon: Case of three community forests from Far Western Nepal
Authors: Pandey H. P. , Pandey P. , Pokhrel S. , Mandal R. A.
Published: August 2019

The study was carried out in three community-managed forests of Dadeldhura district located in Far West of Nepal in 2015. The objectives of the study were to analyze biomass and soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and observe how primary soil nutrients and other soil properties affect the biomass and SOC in these forests. Simple random sampling method was used with 0. 62% sampling intensity. Concentric circular sample plot of various sizes were laid out for the necessary data collection. ANOVA, Tukey’s HSD and correlation tests were performed. The carbon density differed significantly (p<0. 05) in the studied CFs. The Tukey’s test showed the BPCF had significantly higher (p<0. 05) carbon density than other CFs. The correlation between biomass density (t/ha) and soil bulk density was very weak and it was not significant. However, biomass density revealed significant (p<0.05) negative correlation with SOC(r = -0.38) and Phosphorous (r = -0.56) content in the soil. Biomass density had no significant correlation with rest of the parameters. Similarly, SOC had significant (p<0.05) positive correlation with all the parameters except with soil bulk density (p<0.05, r= -0. 88). Despite the higher biomass in forests, we found the lesser amount of SOC and primary soil nutrients in the soil. Similarly, acidic soils with higher contents of primary soil nutrients (NPK) had relatively higher SOC whereas higher bulk density decreased the SOC content. Results revealed that community-managed forests seemed a viable source of biomass production and carbon sink to combat the global environmental problem (global warming). These types of forests have conserved relatively the higher biomass (biomass carbon) than normally (business-as-usual )managed forests. This output would be a reference to the policy maker, national and international communities of diverse fields who are engaged in forest carbon services related activities such as reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation(REDD), clean development mechanism (CDM) and forest management in terms of production. Similar studies are recommended in larger geographical areas and different ecological zones to generalize the inference.
Influence of environmental parameters on benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages in the headwaters of Bagmati river, Kathmandu valley, Nepal
Authors: Rai A. , Shah D. N. , Shah R. D. T. , Milner C.
Published: August 2019

The distribution of benthic macro invertebrates (BMIs) is affected by various environmental factors. Understanding their response to these factors is a key to assessing freshwater quality. The aim of this research is to understand the influence of different environmental parameters on BMIs assemblages in the headwaters of Bagmati River. The BMIs were sampled following a multi-habitat sampling protocol and the – hydrological and physico-chemical parameters were measured using standard methods. The relationship between environmental parameters and macro invertebrate assemblages was analyzed through Multivariate analysis - Redundancy Analysis and Variation Partitioning. Stream discharge, pH and Dissolved Oxygen were selected for multivariate analysis through backward elimination method. pH and Dissolved Oxygen were important contributing factors explaining the variation in BMIs community. Physico-chemical parameters were found to be the most important group of variables explaining the variation in macro invertebrate assemblages. Only about twenty-five per cent of the variation in the BMIs community was explained by the model so the parameters studied here do not have a high degree of explanatory power.
Luxation tibiotalienne postérieure pure : stabilisation de la syndesmose par vissage
Authors: Kirsch M. , Houfani F. , Parot J. , Bauer C. , Mainard D.
Published: August 2019

Nous rapportons le cas d’un homme de 52 ans ayant présenté une chute de sa hauteur après une glissade sur du verglas. Le bilan radiographique mettait en évidence une luxation tibiotalienne pure sans fracture associée. Une réduction était réalisée en urgence sous sédation simple. Le contrôle scanographique montrait un diastasis persistant. Une ostéosynthèse par vis de syndesmodèse était réalisée secondairement ainsi qu’une immobilisation par botte en résine pendant six semaines. À 12 mois, les résultats étaient très satisfaisants avec une cheville stable et des amplitudes articulaires restaurées. Les luxations tibiotaliennes pures sont des lésions extrêmement rares, comparativement aux luxations associées aux fractures malléolaires. La prise en charge chirurgicale est maintenant la règle pour suture ligamentaire ou vis de syndesmodèse.
Activité antibactérienne de l’huile essentielle dePelargonium x asperumet son potentiel synergique avec la nisine
Authors: Ouelhadj A. , Ait Salem L. , Djenane D.
Published: August 2019

Ce travail vise l’étude de l’activité antibactérienne de l’huile essentielle (HE) dePelargoniumx asperumet de la bactériocine, la nisine seul et en combinaison vis-à-vis de six bactéries dont quatre sont multirésistantes d’origine clinique. L’activité antibactérienne in vitro a été évaluée par la méthode de diffusion sur gélose. La concentration minimale inhibitrice (CMI) est aussi déterminée pour HE. Les résultats ont révélé une activité antibactérienne significative exercée par HE visà-vis deStaphylococcus aureus(ATCC 43300),Staphylococcus aureusetEscherichia coliavec des diamètres d’inhibition de 36,00 ; 22,50 et 40,00 mm, respectivement. Cependant, l’HE dePelargonium asperuma montré une activité antibactérienne supérieure par rapport à la nisine. Les valeurs des CMI rapportées dans cette étude sont comprises entre 1,98–3,96 μl/ml. Les combinaisons réalisées entre HE et la nisine ont montré un effet additif vis-à-vis deEscherichia coli(ATCC 25922) avec (50 % HEPelargonium asperum+ 50 % nisine). Par contre, nous avons enregistré une synergie vis-à-vis deKlebsiella pneumoniaeavec (75 % HEPelargonium asperum+ 25 % nisine) et contrePseudomonas aeruginosaavec les trois combinaisons testées. Les résultats obtenus permettent de dire que l’HEde Pelargonium asperumpossède une activité antibactérienne ainsi que sa combinaison avec la nisine pourrait représenter une bonne alternative pour la lutte contre l’antibiorésistance.
Determinants of Companies Propensity to Patent
Authors: da Silva Patricia Brandão Barbosa , Silva-Mann Renata , Santos Cristiano
Published: August 2019

What determines companies to file patents? To answer this question we present a systematic review, in which 22 empirical studies published in scientific periodicals were selected. Based on the descriptive analysis of these studies, a framework is proposed that brings together a set of explanatory variables that influence the propensity to patent in internal and external factors. The cumulative results of the reviewed articles suggest a positive correlation of firm size and R & D with the propensity to patent. A unanimous result among the articles is that the Industrial Sector in which the company is inserted has a significant influence on the propensity to patent. Regarding the variables Age, Collaboration Network and Competition, the results of the research were divergent, indicating a positive, negative or non-significant relationship. However, these determinants are still poorly understood due to the divergence of the research results.
Analysis of e-visibility status of faculties in Africa
Authors: Dorgu Ineye , James Kpolovie Peter
Published: August 2019

Visibility ultimately increases citation counts as well as improving the research productivity of researchers. Analyzing the e-visibility status of faculties in Africa using Google Scholar Citation index as a yardstick is the objective of the study. Comparative causal- effect Ex Post Facto research design was employed in to achieving the desired objectives. With an estimate of eight hundred and forty-three thousand, five hundred (843, 500) academic staff in various African Universities as the population of the study; One thousand, six hundred and sixty-seven (1,667) academic staff was sampled from ten (10) universities. Two universities from each region of West Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa, North Africa and Central Africa that have GSC accounts formed the bases of the sample. Purposive quota sampling technique was used to select faculties who have account with google scholar that provides individual statistics of citation counts. Data was collected strictly using google scholar database. Google scholar database provided information on paper citation counts. Data was analyzed as follows: the research questions were analyzed using mean and standard deviation while One-way Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the hypotheses. Among the findings were that University of Cape Town, University of Pretoria, Cairo University and University of Nairobi are most e-visible universities, also citation indexes of faculties among African universities are statistically significant. The study also established the importance of GSC as an open access source that can be utilized to evaluate and improve productivity and visibility of African faculties so recommended same researchers in Africa to take advantage of.
EFFECT OF YOGURT INTAKE ON PLASMA GLUCOSE AND SERUM LIPID PROFILE IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.
Authors: Cynthia Onwuasoanya Uchenna , Priscilla Ezeugwunne Ifeoma , Francisca Onwuasoanya Uche , Chukwuemeka Ogbodo Emmanuel , P Nwachukwu Ebele , Adamma Analike Rosemary , Kalu Amah Ubuo , Kalu Amah Akuma , Nwando Obi-EzeaniChikaodili , Chukwuemeka Meludu Samuel
Published: August 2019

This study was designed to investigate the effect of oral intake of yogurt on plasma glucose and serum lipid profile levels (total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein) in apparently healthy students. A total of 30 subjects (16 males and 14 females) were recruited to serve as both test and control groups. Each subject was advised to abstain from milk and similar probiotic food consumption for three weeks. Baseline samples (after an overnight fast and 2 hours postprandial after oral intake of carbohydrate meal) were collected from both males and females at day 0 as control samples, and levels of glucose and lipid profile were evaluated. Subsequently, in addition to their normal diet, each of the subjects received 100ml of yoghurt daily for 21 days. After an overnight fast, post research (test 1stand 2nd) samples (fasting blood sample and 2 hours postprandial after oral intake of carbohydrate meal) were collected on days 11 and 22 respectively and the levels of glucose and lipid profile were re-evaluated. Blood glucose and lipid concentrations were determined using standard methods. There were a significant increase in mean serum triglyceride (TG) value 11days following yogurt intake (intermediate consumption) when compared to the baseline level (0.63±0.15 Vs 0.53±0.19; p<0.05). Also, there was a significant decrease in mean serum TG value 21 days following yogurt intake (post-consumption) when compared to baseline and intermediate levels (0.50±0.19 Vs 0.53±0.19 and 0.50±0.19 Vs0.63±0.15; p<0.05) respectively. There were a significant increase in mean serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL) value 21days following yogurt intake when compared to day 11 (intermediate consumption) and baseline levels (1.36±0.34 Vs 1.14±0.24 and 1.36±0.34 Vs 0.99±0.19; p<0.05) respectively. Also, there was a significant increase in mean serum total cholesterol (TC) value 21 days following yoghurt intake when compared to day 11 and baseline levels (p<0.05) respectively. The low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level remained unchanged 11 and 21 days following yoghurt intake (p>0.05). There was a significant increase in the mean blood glucose level (p<0.05). In conclusion, this study has shown that the lipid profile and blood glucose levels in individuals consuming yogurt may experience significant alterations which may have important clinical implications in the management of diabetes. Further studies may be necessary for understanding the mechanism behind these effects.

Keywords: Yogurt; Probiotics; Diabetes mellitus; Cardiovascular disease; Glucose; Lipid profile.
DRUG UTILIZATION PATTERN FOR SKIN DISEASES IN DERMATOLOGY OPD AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF WESTERN MAHARASHTRA
Authors: Vakade Kiran P , Indurkar Vishal A , Chordia Aayush H
Published: August 2019

Background: Periodic auditing of prescriptions in terms of drug utilization study is an important tool to enhance the efficacy of the treatment, to decrease the risk of the adverse effects, to give cost-effective treatment and to provide useful feedback to the clinician. Prevalence of dermatological diseases is very high throughout the world, and in day to day practice, a quarter of the cases are related to dermatological manifestations. In studies conducted in the Out Patient  Department (OPD) of dermatology in North Palestine and Western Nepal, irrationalities in the prescriptions have been reported. Aim: To study the drug utilization pattern for skin diseases in dermatology OPD at tertiary care hospital of Western Maharashtra. Methodology: The retrospective analysis of dermatology OPD records of 6 months (1st March 2018- 31st August 2018) was carried out during the study period (1st September 2018 to 30th November 2018). The proforma for collecting data was designed. Demographic details, diagnosis and treatment are given for each patient were recorded. The data collected was condensed, and the master chart was prepared for data analysis. Result: During the study period, a total of 3869 patient’s case records were studied and analysed. A maximum number of patients (26.5%) found in the age group 31-40 years, followed by 23.5% of patients in the age group 21- 30 years. Fungal infection was found in 39.6 % of patients followed by acne in 14.2% patients and eczema in 9.1% of patients. Drugs most commonly prescribed were antihistaminics (45.02%) followed by antifungal (39.6%) and steroids (27.8%). Levocetirizine (74.07%) and hydroxyzine (16.5%) were the most commonly prescribed antihistaminics. Itraconazole (58.17%) and Griseofulvin (24.67%) were the most commonly used oral antifungal drugs. Miconazole (73.73%) was the most commonly used topical antifungal drug, followed by ketoconazole (12.45%). Among steroids, prednisone (52%) and betamethasone (38.05%) were the most commonly used steroids by oral route while clobetasol (68.09%) and mometasone (19.5%) were the most commonly used steroids by topical route. Our study revealed that the percentage of drugs prescribed by the WHO essential drug list was only 23.87%. Drugs which prescribed by the generic names were less than <1%. Conclusion: Treatment protocols used in the management of skin disorders were near to the standard guidelines. 

Keywords: Drug utilization; Prescription pattern; Dermatology; Skin disorders.