bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Qadis and Their Social Networks: Defining the Judge’s Neutrality in Abbasid Iraq
Authors: Tillier Mathieu
Published: November 2017

Early Abbasid qadis were appointed not only to dispense justice but also to manage properties. They needed, therefore, to know the business of their district’s population, and their integration into local society facilitated their understanding of social dynamics. However, their membership in local and tribal networks could threaten their judicial neutrality. How could the relations a qadi maintained with his social environment be reconciled with the imperatives of Islamic justice? This article proposes that two types of solutions were experimented with. On the administrative level, qadis designated from outside their judicial district reduced the influence of their family and tribal networks, which led them to rely on new networks, through professional witnesses in particular. At the same time, Islamic legal theory came to discuss a qadi’s ability to base his legal judgment on his personal knowledge of a case, which allowed defining a strict separation between a qadi’s social individuality and his judicial function.
Pilaira australis sp. nov. (Mucorales, Mucoromycota) isolated from emu faeces in Australia
Authors: URQUHART ANDREW S. , COULON PAULINE M. L. , IDNURM ALEXANDER
Published: November 2017

Pilaira australis, a new species of fungus in the coprophilous genus Pilaira, was isolated from emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) faeces and is described. Morphologically, the species resembles other species in the genus, particularly P. moreaui, except differs in its unique combination of sporangiophore height and sporangiospore length. Molecular phylogenetic analysis indicates that P. australis is distinct from other species in the genus with two regions, the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and a fragment of the pyrG gene, showing 91% and 90% identity to the nearest species, respectively. Ultrastructure features and carbon utilisation were determined for P. australis, and may provide characteristics for species identification in this genus.
The Development of the Children’s Emotional Adjustment Scale–Preschool Version
Authors: Thorlacius Örnólfur , Gudmundsson Einar
Published: November 2017

The study examined the psychometric properties of the Children’s Emotional Adjustment Scale–Preschool Version (CEAS-P), a new behavioral rating scale completed by parents. The scale measures preschoolers’ emotional functioning across three competency-based factors (Temper control, Social assertiveness, Anxiety control) anchored on healthy emotional development. In two independent community samples, mothers of 231 and 802 children aged 3 to 5 years answered the CEAS-P and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis supported the proposed factor structure. Scores on the CEAS-P factors were found to have satisfactory reliability (α = .88-.93) and acceptable concurrent validity with the SDQ. Temper control showed the highest correlation with SDQ Conduct problems ( r = −.66), whereas Social assertiveness and Anxiety control evidenced the highest correlations with SDQ Emotional symptoms ( r = −.45 and r = −.59, respectively). The findings suggest that the CEAS-P can be used to measure preschoolers’ emotional competence and may benefit researchers and practitioners examining normal as well as abnormal aspects of child mental health and development.
The relationships between personality, perceptual, cognitive and technological variables and students’ level of information literacy
Authors: Aharony Noa , Gur Hadas
Published: November 2017

The Internet is students’ primary source of information, and the question that arises is whether students know how to evaluate the information they find on the Web. The present research aimed to explore whether openness to experience, curiosity, learning strategies, technological skills, and self-efficacy in computer use are associated with undergraduate students’ information literacy level. The research was conducted in Israel during the first semester of the 2014 academic year and included 180 first-year university students. Seven questionnaires were used to gather data on personal details, information literacy, computer mastery, curiosity, and openness to experience, self-efficacy in computer use, and learning strategies. Results confirm that the personality characteristics of openness to experience and curiosity, as well as cognitive variables such as deep learning strategies, the perceptual variable of self-efficacy in computer use, and computer mastery affect students’ level of information literacy.
Bridging observational studies and randomized experiments by embedding the former in the latter
Authors: Bind Marie-Abele C , Rubin Donald B
Published: November 2017

Consider a statistical analysis that draws causal inferences from an observational dataset, inferences that are presented as being valid in the standard frequentist senses; i.e. the analysis produces: (1) consistent point estimates, (2) valid p-values, valid in the sense of rejecting true null hypotheses at the nominal level or less often, and/or (3) confidence intervals, which are presented as having at least their nominal coverage for their estimands. For the hypothetical validity of these statements, the analysis must embed the observational study in a hypothetical randomized experiment that created the observed data, or a subset of that hypothetical randomized data set. This multistage effort with thought-provoking tasks involves: (1) a purely conceptual stage that precisely formulate the causal question in terms of a hypothetical randomized experiment where the exposure is assigned to units; (2) a design stage that approximates a randomized experiment before any outcome data are observed, (3) a statistical analysis stage comparing the outcomes of interest in the exposed and non-exposed units of the hypothetical randomized experiment, and (4) a summary stage providing conclusions about statistical evidence for the sizes of possible causal effects. Stages 2 and 3 may rely on modern computing to implement the effort, whereas Stage 1 demands careful scientific argumentation to make the embedding plausible to scientific readers of the proffered statistical analysis. Otherwise, the resulting analysis is vulnerable to criticism for being simply a presentation of scientifically meaningless arithmetic calculations. The conceptually most demanding tasks are often the most scientifically interesting to the dedicated researcher and readers of the resulting statistical analyses. This perspective is rarely implemented with any rigor, for example, completely eschewing the first stage. We illustrate our approach using an example examining the effect of parental smoking on children’s lung function collected in families living in East Boston in the 1970s.
Psychosocial Correlates of Attitudes Toward Male Sexual Violence in a Sample of Financial Crime, Property Crime, General Violent, and Homicide Offenders
Authors: Debowska Agata , Boduszek Daniel , Willmott Dominic
Published: November 2017

Although those currently serving prison sentences for sexual violence can be identified and receive treatment, the number of prisoners with a history of sexual violence against female partners is unknown. Methods to identify prisoners with a proclivity for such violence and accurately assess the risk they pose before and after incarceration are therefore required. Here, we aimed to assess the level of sexually violent attitudes within dating relationships and to examine their associations with experiences of child abuse and neglect (CAN), psychopathic personality traits, prisonization, number of incarcerations, age, years of schooling, relationship status, and parenting among different types of offenders (financial crime, property crime, general violent, and homicide offenders). Data were collected among a large systematically selected sample of adult male inmates ( N = 1,123). We demonstrated that sexual violence-supportive attitudes appear to be a function of child sexual abuse and psychopathic personality traits, and may be developed through early socialization experiences as well as incarceration. Practical implications of current findings are discussed.
Exploring the influence of perceived mattering, role stress, and emotional exhaustion on physical education teacher/coach job satisfaction
Authors: R Richards K Andrew , Washburn Nicholas S , Hemphill Michael A
Published: November 2017

Job dissatisfaction has been linked to decreased performance and increased workplace turnover. It is, therefore, important to understand the experiences that are associated with physical education teacher job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. This study examined relationships among perceived mattering, role stress, emotional exhaustion, and job satisfaction in teacher/coaches and non-coaching physical education teachers. The participants included 500 physical educators (251 females, 249 males) from the United States. Most participants (91.20%) were Caucasian, and over half (53.60%) coached. Data were collected using an online survey, and analyzed using latent variable modeling procedures. Results supported the conceptual framework, χ2(214) = 511.49, p < .001, RMSEA = .052 (90% CI = [.046, .058], p = .216), SRMR = .06, NNFI = .95, CFI = .96, and commonly experienced pathways were invariant across coaching and non-coaching groups. A key goal for schools should be to increase teacher perceived mattering and reduce role stress and emotional exhaustion.
Lars Hætta’s miniature world: Sámi prison op-art autoethnography
Authors: Davy Jack
Published: November 2017

This article examines a collection of miniature objects, now held in museum collections, which were originally made by a Sámi political prisoner in Norway during the mid-19th century as part of an educational programme. The author draws on recent developments in the theory of miniaturization to consider these miniatures as examples of prison op-art autoethnography: communicative devices which seek to address broad and complex social issues through the process of the creation and distribution of semiophorically functionless mimetic objects of reduced scale and complexity, and which reflect the restrictions of incarcerated artistic expression and the questions this raises regarding authenticity and hybridity.
Collaboration as acknowledged co-production: a site-based approach to Tribe
Authors: McNally Danny
Published: November 2017

This article offers a geographical investigation into the production of a collaborative art project called Tribe (2013). Adopting a site-based approach, it contemplates Tribe as emerging from a collection of processual and contingent relations beyond its collaborative form. This draws the understanding of its production away from just the artist and collaborating youth group, towards the situated relations that unfolded through the artwork’s spatio-temporal specificity. It does so by empirically tracing the gradual emergence of exhibition features through the workshops held by the artist with collaborators. In doing so, the article argues for a delineation between ‘collaboration’ and ‘co-production’, where co-production is the emergence of localised relations and collaboration is understood as the acknowledgement of a selection of this co-production. Such an approach advances geographical thinking by moving the understanding of collaborative artistic production away from a practice sovereign to the artist and chosen others, towards something which is supported by a broader, specific collection of co-productive relations. The article concludes by suggesting how this site-based approach could be applied to geographical research into other forms of art production.
Sarcopenia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A study of prevalence and associated factors in the Southeast Asian population
Authors: Limpawattana Panita , Inthasuwan Pratchaya , Putraveephong Siraphong , Boonsawat Watchara , Theerakulpisut Daris , Sawanyawisuth Kittisak
Published: November 2017

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been described as a systemic disease. Sarcopenia is one of the systemic effects that is related to several adverse outcomes. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of sarcopenia and to determine the factors associated with sarcopenia in COPD patients in Southeast Asia. This was a cross-sectional study of COPD patients who attended a COPD clinic from May 2015 to December 2016. Baseline characteristics were collected and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to measure skeletal muscle mass. Handgrip strength was used to assess muscle strength, and as a measurement of physical performance, the 6-min walk distance was used. One hundred and twenty-one participants were recruited. Most of them were men (92.6%). Prevalence of sarcopenia was 24% (29 cases). Independent factors associated with sarcopenia were age ≥ 75 years (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 13.3, severity of COPD (AOR 19.2 and 13.4 for moderate and severe COPD), Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) scale (AOD 1.9), and obesity (AOR 0.04). Sarcopenia affects about one-quarter of COPD patients. Age, severity of COPD, MMRC scale, and BMI status were the factors associated with sarcopenia.
Leading Teacher Teams: Bridging the Divide Between Data Inquiry and Instructional Change
Authors: Stosich Elizabeth Leisy , Bocala Candice
Published: November 2017

This case is designed to highlight issues related to data inquiry in education, the role of leaders (specifically building-level administrators) in setting conditions for effective data conversations on teams, and the challenge of developing and deepening data use in a school over time. It was created based on interviews with a real elementary school in a district in the southwestern United States; however, all names of places and people are pseudonyms. The case challenges educators to consider how school leaders can create stronger connections between information about student learning and teachers’ instructional decisions.
Two to Tanka: poetry as a duoethnographic method for exploring sensitive topics
Authors: Breckenridge Jenna P , Clark Maria T
Published: November 2017

Duoethnography is a method of dialogical reflection that combines different voices and juxtaposing worldviews in order to glean fresh perspectives on wider social or professional issues. In this paper we use poetry to support an inter-professional duoethnographic exploration of sensitive issues in nursing and healthcare. Using a method of linked tanka poetry, we bring together perspectives from our respective work in nursing and occupational therapy to explore the sensitive issues of loss, death, dementia, cultural conflict and trauma. We demonstrate collaborative poetry writing as a novel, useful approach in duoethnography, demonstrating how tanka poems – short, structured poems originating from 7th-century Japan – are effective in supporting reflexive dialogue. Drawing on theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, we highlight the opportunities and challenges of using tanka poetry to facilitate collaborative discussion and problem-solving. We highlight how tanka could support difficult conversations between practitioners, researchers, service users, educators and students through its succinct immediacy. Moreover, by showcasing the use of collaborative poetry writing as a method of inquiry, this paper offers a novel methodological contribution to the broader area of qualitative research for education, research and practice.
Retention in Care among Patients with Early HIV Disease in Haiti
Authors: Hennessey Kelly A. , Leger Taina Dadaille , Rivera Vanessa R. , Marcelin Adias , McNairy Margaret L. , Guiteau Colette , Devieux Jessy G. , Marcelin Yvel , Charles Benedict , Cremieux Pierre-Yves , Koenig Serena P. , Pape Jean W.
Published: November 2017

In September 2015, the World Health Organization updated their guidelines to recommend antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all people living with HIV. Countries are now in the process of implementing strategies to provide universal HIV treatment. We analyzed the rate of retention and time to ART eligibility (according to 2013 WHO guidelines) among 3,345 adult patients receiving positive HIV test results between February 1, 2003 and March 31, 2013 at the GHESKIO Clinic in Haiti, with WHO stage 1 or 2 disease and initial CD4 cell count >500 cells/mm3. Among the 3,345 patients, 2,423 (72%) were female, the median age was 33 years, 3,089 (92%) lived in Port-au-Prince, and 1,944 (58%) had attended no school or primary school only. The median initial CD4 cell count was 668 cells/mm3 (IQR: 572-834); over the subsequent 2 years, 1,485 patients (44%) were lost to follow-up and 7 (<1%) died pre-ART, 1,041 (31%) were retained in pre-ART care, and 819 (24%) initiated ART. In multivariate analysis, secondary education (aOR 1.27; 95% CI: 1.10-1.47), female gender (aOR: 1.28; 95% CI: 1.09-1.50), co-habitation (aOR: 1.31; 95% CI: 1.09-1.57), and residence in Port-au-Prince (aOR: 1.43; 95% CI: 1.09-1.88) were associated with retention in care. The median time from baseline CD4 count to ART eligibility was 1.7 years. Prior to the implementation of universal treatment, pre-ART attrition was high among patients who did not qualify for ART at presentation. Though implementing WHO recommendations for universal ART will require service expansion, it will likely result in improved retention for those at risk of being lost to follow-up.
TERRITORIAL DIFFERENTIATION OF THE TUBERCULOSIS MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY TREND IN THE REPUBLIC OF CRIMEA
Authors: Голубова Татьяна , Golubova Tat'yana , Махкамова Зебиниссо , Mahkamova Zebinisso , Ткаченко Ирина , Tkachenko Irina
Published: November 2017

The research objective is to study the epidemiological situation on tuberculosis (TB) in the Republic of Crimea (RC) on the basis of territorial differentiation of TB morbidity and mortality trend during 2004-2015 with the use of multidimensional statistics method. We applied k-means clustering. The official statistics of TB morbidity and mortality for the period of 2004-2015 were provided by the "Crimean Republican Clinical Center of Phthisiology and Pulmonology". The grouping of Crimean territories on the TB morbidity and mortality rate trend into 4 clusters was optimal. In the analysis of the research finding the steady decline of the TB morbidity and mortality in all clusters was generally found. The most favourable situation and trend of rates studied occurred in Alushta, Armyansk and Sudak cities, Sovetsky and Chernomorsky districts (the 3rd cluster) where TB morbidity and mortality rate were below the regional mean values. The highest rates above Crimean mean values and unstable trend were identified in the Dzhankoy, Krasnogvardeysky and Krasnoperekopsky districts integrated into 4th cluster. In general for the studied period the trend of TB morbidity decline in cluster 1 (Kerch, Yalta, Yevpatoria and Feodosia cities, Belogorsky and Saky districts) was revealed. TB mortality trend corresponded to average Crimean one with low exceedance. In general the TB morbidity and mortality trend corresponded to the all-Crimean trend in lower values in cluster 2 (Simferopol city, Bakhchisarai, Kirovsky, Leninsky, Nizhnegorsky, Pervomaysky, Razdolnensky and Simferopol districts). The negative trend of TB morbidity and mortality in a number of RC territories can testify to problems in the work of Phthisiology service that required further analysis for correction management decisions.
INFLUENCE OF FUNGICIDES APPLICATION FOR WINTER WHEAT HARVEST FORMATION IN TATARSTAN
Authors: Березин Константин , Berezin Konstantin , Колесар Валерия , Kolesar Valeriya , Исмаилова Асия , Ismailova Asiya , Сафин Радик , Safin Radik
Published: November 2017

The effect of the use of various fungicides for seed treatment, autumn and summer spraying was studied. The use of Vial Trast seed protectant for seeds treatment in combination with the autumn treatment of benzimidazole fungicides (Benorad, Ferazym) ensures an increase in the preservation of plants for harvesting. The most effective control of leaf diseases is achieved by combining seed treatment with autumn and summer treatment with fungicides. The maximum yield of winter wheat was achieved with the use of complete protection against diseases.
IMPACT OF HARVESTING TERMS AND POST-HARVEST PROCESSING ON CROP AND SOWING QUALITIES OF PEAS
Authors: Давлетов Фирзинат , Davletov Firzinat , Гайнуллина Карина , Gaynullina Karina , Ахмадуллина Ильсияр , Ahmadullina Il'siyar
Published: November 2017

Peas – the main leguminous culture in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The productivity characteristics of peas are determined by such key indicators, as the volume of 1000 seeds, the specific weight, the weight of 1000 seeds, the germination energy and capacity. We conducted an assessment of pea seeds quality, depending on skewing, the humidity of the seeds during threshing, and also selected from the lower, middle and upper beans. The features of growth, development and elements of the crop structure of grown plants from these seeds were studied. Field experiments were conducted in the laboratory of selection and seed-growing of leguminous crops of Bashkir Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture; laboratory analyzes and statistical analysis of data - at the Soil science, Botany and plant breeding Department of Bashkir State Agrarian University in 2014-2016. The soil of experimental sites are represented by carbonate chernozem. Experiments were laid in triplicate. The registration area of the plots was 150 square meter. During the years of research the meteorological conditions were contrasting. The objects of research were highly productive varieties of pea Chishminskiy 229, Pamyati Khangildin. It was found that the best time to start skewing these varieties of peas for grain comes when the ripening of of beans is 60-70%. Threshing peas with a moisture content of seeds above 19-20% led to a decrease in their germination. Also, our studies showed that the quality of seeds from plants, grown from the seeds of the upper beans, was lower than that of the middle and lower beans. Seeds proved to be of different quality not only in terms of the volume of 1000 seeds, specific gravity and weight of 1000 seeds, but also in productivity. According to the energy of germination and germination, pea seeds, depending on the location of the beans on the plant, did not have significant differences.
Psicomotricidade na Educação Infantil: um estudo no Centro de Educação Infantil na Cidade de Iguatu-CE
Authors: Lima Alzenete Guedes  de Freitas de , Mota Ana Térsia De Lima
Published: November 2017

O presente estudo discute a Psicomotricidade sob a ótica da Educação Física, focada na Educação Infantil e teve como objetivo investigar as ações pedagógicas, nas atividades psicomotora realizadas com as crianças de 4 e 5 anos no Centro de Educação Infantil Rafael Jean Gonçalves Freitas, com ênfase no conteúdo e no desenvolvimento das crianças. Além disso identificou a formação inicial dos educadores infantis e a formação sobre Psicomotricidade ou em áreas afins. Conheceu a concepção histórica e legal, analisou os conteúdos ministrados pelos professores direcionados a psicomotricidade e observou as condições físicas e materiais do prédio. Constitui-se em uma pesquisa de bibliográfica e de campo. A coleta de dados aconteceu com a aplicação de questionários aos sujeitos e visita in loco permitindo a observação das atitudes dos educadores envolvidos no processo. Para o cumprimento dos objetivos sugeridos no presente trabalho tem como proposta o método dialético, onde é empregado em pesquisa qualitativa, considerando que os fatos não podem ser analisados fora do contexto social, e suas contradições se transcendem dando origem a novas contradições que requerem soluções.  A pesquisa foi do tipo explicativo e descritivo, de natureza qualitativa. Percebeu-se que a formação dos professores, sujeitos da pesquisa, nessa modalidade de ensino é muito significativa, visto que a maioria é especialista em educação. No que se referem à psicomotricidade os educadores tem conhecimento sobre o assunto, porém, destacam como desafio a presença do professor de educação física na modalidade de ensino e a formação dos educadores no tema. O espaço físico da creche atende às necessidades, todavia não responde aos padrões básicos definidos pelo Ministério da Educação. Conclui-se que as ações pedagógicas acontecem com atividades psicomotoras com as crianças de 4 a 5 anos no seu cotidiano.
Capacidade funcional de idosos em instituição de longa permanência
Authors: Silva Camila Santos , Sampaio Lucas Silveira , Sampaio Talita Santos Oliveira
Published: November 2017

A capacidade funcional diz respeito a possibilidade de realização das Atividades de Vida Diária, e este é o mais significativo indicador de que o idoso permanece funcional em sua rotina.  Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo avaliar a capacidade funcional de idosos institucionalizados em uma única instituição de longa permanência para idosos no município de Itambé. A pesquisa possui caráter descritivo-exploratório e é de natureza quantitativa possuindo delineamento transversal. Foi utilizado um questionário para identificação dos aspectos sociodemográficos dos idosos e a Escala de Katz para capacidade funcional. Os dados foram tabulados através do software Excel 2013 e foram analisados no The Statistical Package for Social Sciences para Windows. Por meio do estudo, identificou-se que a média de idade da população foi de 75,2 anos, 70% eram do sexo feminino, 80% eram analfabetos, 70% dos pesquisados se referiram solteiros e 100% possuíam filhos. Em relação aos aspectos da institucionalização, 50% dos idosos foram encaminhados para a instituição através do Centro de Referência Especializado de Assistência Social e 50% dos residentes habitavam há mais de cinco anos naquele local. Em relação à capacidade funcional, observou-se que 60% dos idosos institucionalizados eram dependentes. Diante dos resultados, sugere-se que a institucionalização pode trazer aspectos negativos na saúde do idoso sendo necessário ações que visem a prevenção da alteração da capacidade funcional. Palavras-chave:
Some new Ostrowski’s Inequalities for Functions whose nth Derivatives are Logarithmically Convex
Authors: Meftah Badreddine
Published: November 2017

Some new Ostrowski’s inequalities for functions whose nthderivative are logarithmically convex are established.
Convergence in the Functioning of Banking and Nonbanking Financial Institutions in Serbia
Authors: Nestorov Valentina
Published: November 2017

In recent decades, the main characteristics of developed countries have been numerous changes in the banking industry, which led to the emergence of new trends. We are faced with the continuing trend of creating new banking products, as a result of the demands and desires of consumers, as well as stronger competition between banks and non-banking financial institutions. Due to increased competition, banks are losing a significant share of the financial market. Due to the new situation, banks are increasingly, in the context of their banking products, including newer services, in order to counter the competition of non-banking financial institution, i.e. banks are beginning to offer non-banking operations. In this way, banks engage in high-risk zone, which, if not directed in the right way can jeopardize banks’ operations. The aim of this writing is to highlight the importance of convergence of banking and non-banking financial institutions, which is still underdeveloped in the Serbian market. The purpose is to raise awareness with banks and other non-banking financial institutions that joint cooperation in reference to connectivity can bring benefits financially and in terms of increasing mutual trust of clients and suppliers of services. It could be beneficial to both banks and non-banking financial institutions as well as to final users - customers.
First principle calculations of electronic and magnetic properties of Mn-doped CdS (zinc blende): a theoretical study
Authors: Ahmed Nisar , Nabi Azeem , Nisar Jawad , Tariq Muhammad , Javid Muhammad Arshad , Nasim M. H.
Published: November 2017

The electronic structure and magnetic properties of Mn doped zinc blende cadmium sulfide Cd1-xMnxS (x = 6.25 %) have been studied using spin-polarized density functional theory within the framework of Generalized Gradient Approximation (GGA), its further corrections including Hubbard U interactions (GGA + U) and a model for exchange and correlation potential Tran Blaha modified Becke-Johnson (TB-mBJ). Ferromagnetic interactions have been observed between Mn atoms via S atom due to strong p-d hybridization. The magnetic moments on Mn and its neighboring atoms have also been studied in detail using different charge analysis techniques. It has been observed that p-d hybridization reduced the value of local magnetic moment of Mn in comparison to its free space charge value and produced small local magnetic moments on the nonmagnetic S and Cd host sites. The magnetocrystalline anisotropy in [1 0 0] and [1 1 1] directions as well as exchange splitting parameters Noα and Noβ have been analyzed to confirm that ferromagnetism exists. We conclude that the ferromagnetic phase in Mn-doped CdS is not stable in “near” configuration but it is stable for “far” configuration. Mn doped CdS is a p-type semiconductor and the d-states at the top of the valence band edge give a very useful material for photoluminescence and magneto-optical devices.
A Gift Traced to Heaven: Iconophilia and Iconodulism in the Poems of Joanna Pollakówna
Authors: Szulc-Woźniak Agata
Published: November 2017

The article examines the work of Joanna Pollakówna, a poet and art historian, highly sensitive to light and images, pursuing indefatigably her quest in the universe of visible signs of the Invisible. The inspiration for this reading came from two spiritual icons which seem to have a lot in common with the two poems analyzed here: the two pairs are signs of eternity and of a tension between the tangible reality and a reality that remains inexpressible. Pollakówna’s poetic personality is defined by two traits, one, a alacritous receptiveness to the movement of images and flickering meanings, and the other, a strong belief that the effort spent on tracking these fleeting objects will brings the reward of an aesthetic experience and the satisfaction of naming them. To grasp Pollakówna’s fascination with images the article introduces a finely-nuanced pair of otherwise synonymous terms, iconophilia and iconodulia (iconodulism).
SAFETY FIRST INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS OPTIMIZATION: ALTERNATIVE VIEW ON PORTFOLIO PARADIGM OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTING ORIGIN
Authors: Dziuba P.
Published: November 2017

Gnoseological framework of contemporary paradigm of international portfolio investing origin and development is explored. It is revealed and justified that the results of Markowitz and Roy seminal fundamental research are very similar and they both have paradigm constituent meaning. The paper proves that unlike the widely spread attitude to Markowitz as to the portfolio paradigm founder its appearance is bound up with seminal research of both scholars. Their papers were published simultaneously and independently. It is evidenced that although both approaches are highly identical in terms of such points as portfolio risk identification, efficient hyperbola generation etc. Roy foresaw the paradigm development direction much farther passing Markowitz ahead as to some crucial moments. Amon them are the derivation of efficient frontier equation, risk adjusted return maximization (similar to future Sharpe Ratio maximization), optimization resulting in one rather than a set of portfolios. Moreover, Roy optimization is not biparametric but a multiparametric approach.
Safety first approaches to international portfolio optimization are explored and their comparative analysis is carried out. These approaches include Roy criteria, Telser criteria and Kataoka criteria. It is proved that the safety first approach underlies the portfolio paradigm of international investing on the one hand. On the other hand, it gave birth to the widely spread VaR concept development that was heavily utilized not only in the field of international investment management but in international banking as well. It is revealed that unlike the biparametric character of portfolio theory safety first criteria imply multiparametric optimization though both approaches represent the single paradigm.
METHODOLOGICAL DISCOURSE IN ECONOMIC SCIENCE
Authors: Filipenko A.
Published: November 2017

The article investigates the main approaches in the field of economic methodology. There are two methodological trends that emerged under the philosophy of science: naturalistic and constructivist. The first originates from Aristotle’s materialism, the second – from Plato’s ideas. Naturalized approaches eliminates distinction between the “context of discovery” and the “context of justification”. Constructivism related to cognitive methodological paradigm. It means that it is more sociological in nature, concerned with connections between individuals – with learning, inter-subjectivity, and social knowledge. Thus, the main methodological views on economic theory can, on the one hand, explain the economic life in all its dimensions – the micro – macro – and geo-economic levels, establish certain patterns and trends. On the other hand, using a variety of methods – logical, mathematical, statistical, computer models and programs, new phenomena and processes of local or global nature are explored. That creates conditions for accumulation of empirical and theoretical material that enriches the economic theory, generally shaping the economic science.
Quality assurance in Latin America: current situation and future challenges
Authors: Lemaitre María José
Published: November 2017

Quality assurance processes have developed in Latin America since the beginning of the 1990s, trying to deal with the changes in higher education. This article is organized from two main perspectives: the first is mostly descriptive, and it focuses first on a brief outline of structural changes, that impact on the features of higher education in the region; the response from Latin America, in terms of national systems and subregional and regional arrangements; and then on the perceived effects of the implementation of quality assurance mechanisms on higher education institutions. Based on that information, the second part has a prospective approach: it identifies some of the main challenges, that have to do with the need not to do ‘more of the same’ but rather, to develop a second generation of quality assurance processes, and makes suggestions about possible actions for policy makers, higher education institutions and quality assurance agencies.Published online: 30 November 2017
PROFIL FLAVOR ENHANCER HASIL HIDROLISIS ENZIMATIS IKAN BERNILAI EKONOMI RENDAH DALAM PENGGUNAANNYA SEBAGAI INGREDIEN PADA MAKANAN
Authors: Witono Yuli , Windrati Wiwik Siti , Taruna Iwan , Masahid Ardiyan Dwi , Dardiri Alfindya Balgies
Published: November 2017

A natural flavor enhancer based on local source potential is indispensable. While the potential of inferior fishes of low economic value especially in the Madura archipelago, Indonesia such as tongue (‘lidah’), wedge (‘baji-baji’) and biblical (‘bibisan’) fish is very high and has not been utilized optimally. Fish raw materials can be developed as a hydrolyzate and derivatives thereof. In this case, the study aimed to find out the enzymatic hydrolysis enzymatic flavor enhancer profile of the inferior fishes with the comparison of inferior fish feedstock and additional ingredients has been performed. The study was conducted by observing descriptively the mean values of each parameter of 3 repetitions ie color, yield, moisture, ash, fat, protein, dissolved protein contentand maillard product and overall organoleptic value of flavor enhancer result of enzymatic hydrolysis process with 7 (seven) formulas of inferior fishes feedstock and additional ingredients (20:80, 40:60; 50:50; 60:40; 80:20; 90:10; 100: 0) and 9 (nine) types of additives according to the treatment. The results showed that inferior fishes flavor enhancers had a diversity of their profile values due to the comparison of fish and the weight of different additives. The greater the proportion of fish raw material to the additional ingredients, the higher the level of brightness, water, fat, protein, dissolved protein content and its maillard products, but the lower the ash content and the yield. The best inferior fish flavor enhancer profile based on sensory parameters resulted from formulations with 50 grams of inferior fish and 50 grams of additional ingredients. The treatment has a flavor enhancer profile with a brightness level of 69.90; yield of 45,17 gram, water content of 1,983%; ash content of 39.72%; 2.15% fat content; protein content of 24,17%, dissolved protein of 2,114 mg / ml; and maillard products of 0.17; as well as the overall value of organoleptic properties 2.88 (very dislike-rather like).

Keywords: biduri enzyme, flavor enhancer, formulation, and inferior fishes
Gravidez após o Cancro da Mama: Estado da Arte
Authors: Guedes Helena , Dias Margarida Figueiredo
Published: November 2017

As sobreviventes de cancro da mama têm originado um conjunto de questões da maior relevância sob o ponto de vista clínico e científico. De facto, o cancro da mama é a neoplasia mais prevalente em mulheres em idade reprodutiva. O efeito da gravidez na sobrevida global e na recorrência após tratamento de cancro da mama, bem como as questões relacionadas com a hereditariedade continuam a ser matéria da maior atualidade e do mais elevado interesse científico. Os estudos mais recentes são consensuais em admitir que a gravidez após o cancro da mama é potencialmente segura para a doente e sua descendência, embora a questão permaneça complexa. A hereditariedade e a genética parecem desempenhar um papel importante nesta temática mas, também aqui, as conclusões carecem de absoluta e inequívoca consistência. Verifica-se a necessidade de meta-análises, estudos coorte e caso-controlo, translacionais e prospetivos, alargados e prolongados no tempo, no sentido de obter uma maior segurança no estabelecimento de estratégias e linhas de orientação para os clínicos e informação adequada e objetiva para as jovens doentes com cancro da mama.
A Unified Algorithm for Phase-Stability/Split Calculation for Multiphase Isobaric-Isothermal Flash
Authors: Zhu Di , Eghbali Sara , Shekhar Chandra , Okuno Ryosuke
Published: November 2017

The conventional method for multiphase flash is the sequential usage of phase-stability and phase-split calculations. Multiphase flash requires the conventional method to obtain multiple false solutions in phase-split calculations and correct them in phase-stability analysis. Improvement of the robustness and efficiency of multiphase flash is important for compositional flow simulation with complex phase behavior.

This paper presents a new algorithm that solves for stationary points of the tangent-plane-distance (TPD) function defined at an equilibrium-phase composition for isobaric-isothermal (PT) flash. A solution from the new algorithm consists of two groups of stationary points: tangent and nontangent stationary points of the TPD function. Hence, equilibrium phases, at which the Gibbs free energy is tangent to the TPD function, are found as a subset of the solution.

Unlike the conventional method, the new algorithm does not require finding false solutions for robust multiphase flash. The advantage of the new algorithm in terms of robustness is more pronounced for more-complex phase behavior, for which multiple local minima of the Gibbs free energy are present. Case studies show that the new algorithm converges to a lower Gibbs free energy compared with the conventional method for the complex fluids tested. It is straightforward to implement the algorithm because of the simple formulation, which also allows for an arbitrary number of iterative compositions. It can be robustly initialized even when no K value correlation is available for the fluid of interest. Although the main focus of this paper is on robust solution of multiphase flash, the new algorithm can be used to initialize a second-order convergent method in the vicinity of a solution.
Dental Students’ Study Habits in Flipped/Blended Classrooms and Their Association with Active Learning Practices
Authors: Gadbury-Amyot Cynthia C. , Redford Gloria J. , Bohaty Brenda S.
Published: November 2017

In recognition of the importance for dental education programs to take a student‐centered approach in which students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, a pediatric dentistry course redesign aimed at promoting greater active and self‐directed learning was implemented at one U.S. dental school. The aim of this study was to examine the association between the students’ self‐reported study habits and active learning practices necessary for meaningful learning in the flipped/blended classroom. A convenience sample of two classes of second‐year dental students in spring 2014 (SP14, n=106) and spring 2015 (SP15, n=106) was invited to participate in the study. Of the SP14 students, 84 participated, for a response rate of 79%; of the SP15 students, 94 participated, for a response rate of 87%. Students’ self‐reported responses to questions about study strategies with the prerecorded lecture materials and assigned reading materials were examined. Non‐parametric analyses resulted in a cohort effect, so data are reported by class. In the SP15 class, 72% reported watching all/more than half of the prerecorded lectures versus 62% of the SP14 class, with a majority watching more than one lecture per week. In the SP15 cohort, 68% used active learning strategies when watching the lectures versus 58.3% of the SP14 cohort. The time of day preferred by the majority of both cohorts for interacting with course materials was 7–11 pm. Both SP14 and SP15 students reported being unlikely to read assigned materials prior to coming to class. Overall, the course redesign appeared to engage students in self‐directed active learning. However, the degree to which active learning practices were taking place to achieve meaningful learning was questionable given students’ self‐reported study strategies. More work is needed to examine strategies for promoting study practices that will lead to meaningful learning.
Brief considerations on business valuation methods
Authors: Riascos Hermoza Julio César , Molina Jesús Enrique
Published: November 2017

Nowadays, determining the value of a business has gained significant importance in academic and business fields, as the understanding of the value of an organization has become a key tool for the management and marketing of a business. Accordingly, numerous methods have been developed in order to perform these kinds of practices.In this article, the most used and current methods in processes of business evaluation are revised, observing their strengths and weaknesses, with the aim of comparing them and determining that the discounted cash flow methods are the most adequate procedures to perform this type of analysis.
Universidad, sociedad & región
Authors: Martínez Riascos Manuel Enrique
Published: November 2017

El artículo se constituyó en un aporte a la discusión que se generó en el proceso de Reforma Universitaria que en la Universidad de Nariño se viene desarrollando desde el año 2008 con el propósito de modificar sus Estatutos, en ejercicio de los principios de autonomía y democracia universitarios contemplados en la Constitución Política de 1991 y la Ley 30 de 1992. Ese proceso sigue vigente y cuenta con la dirección de la Asamblea Universitaria, organismo creado y conformado por sus estamentos (Docentes, Estudiantes, Empleados, Trabajadores, Jubilados); proceso de Reforma que dio como resultado la formulación del Plan de Desarrollo 2008-2020 “Pensar la Universidad y la Región”, del Proyecto Educativo Institucional –PEI- y del nuevo Estatuto General, aprobados por los Consejos Académico y Superior, respectivamente.
The redevelopment of industrial areas into new tourist attractions in Russia: factors of projects’ success
Authors: Илькевич Сергей , Ilkevich Sergei , Стремберг Пер , Strömberg Per
Published: November 2017

The article presents the analysis of the redevelopment of industrial areas in Russian cities in the context of the possibilities for appearing the new secondary (and the primary ones in the future) attractions. It appears that domestic urbanists, and town planners, and tourism researchers do not pay enough attention to the industrial renovation as the source of tourist potential and appeal. The Central aim of the article is identification and justification of those factors that have the greatest importance from the point of view of renovating projects’ success, regeneration and revitalization of industrial zones. The process of the emergence of new public spaces in the form of art-clusters began in Russia in the middle of the first decade of the 2000s, and today it has got some experience of successful transformations in a number of cities, most vivid and important example of which is "Red October" [«Krasnyi Oktyabr'»]. The authors focus not just on consideration of domestic experience but on the importance of other factors such as consideration of international experience (and primarily the experience of Eastern Europe), the use of consulting (especially in urban development and marketing of destinations), increased attention to aspects of tourism and tourist perception in urban projects of redevelopment and renovation, expansion of incentives for redevelopment (including through the instruments of state-private and municipal-private partnership), the need to ensure the balance of all sectors which are responsible for the transformation of urban industrial areas. It is expected that a more complete accounting of the success factors of the initiation and implementation of industrial redevelopment will increase their stress resistance, including profitability, which is especially important in conditions of General economic stagnation and the gradual satiation (and in some segments even glut) of the commercial real estate market.