bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Subtractive Clustering and Particle Swarm Optimization Based Fuzzy Classifier
Authors: Salah Halima , Nemissi Mohamed , Seridi Hamid , Akdag Herman
Published: July 2019

Setting a compact and accurate rule base constitutes the principal objective in designing fuzzy rule-based classifiers. In this regard, the authors propose a designing scheme based on the combination of the subtractive clustering (SC) and the particle swarm optimization (PSO). The main idea relies on the application of the SC on each class separately and with a different radius in order to generate regions that are more accurate, and to represent each region by a fuzzy rule. However, the number of rules is then affected by the radiuses, which are the main preset parameters of the SC. The PSO is therefore used to define the optimal radiuses. To get good compromise accuracy-compactness, the authors propose using a multi-objective function for the PSO. The performances of the proposed method are tested on well-known data sets and compared with several state-of-the-art methods.
The Framework for Blockchain Innovation and the Impact on Digital Economic Transformation
Authors: Alabbasi Yousef , Sandhu Kamaljeet
Published: July 2019

Blockchain technology has become an epidemic and significant decision that organizations may make in the next few years, as integrated business solution enabling institutions to integrate business functions, operations, and processes in a decentralized distributed ledger technology. This technology will transform the business world and economy in solving the limitations created by centralization and system inefficiency. Accordingly, with the highly demanding and complexity of growing economies such as Gulf Cooperation Council GCC countries, the need for a typical solution technology is a game changer. The result of this will lead GCC to a solid base of the economy. Blockchain technology can be applicable in many different fields such as: banking, education, health care, finance, government, trade, etc. This article will propose a conceptual framework for the acceptance of Blockchain technology and innovation in the GCC, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Also, more research can be conducted in the future as the system might be integrated in these countries.
Mobile Based Healthcare Tool an Integrated Disease Prediction & Recommendation System
Authors: Rathi Megha , Pareek Vikas
Published: July 2019

Recent advances in mobile technology and machine learning together steer us to create a mobile-based healthcare app for recommending disease. In this study, the authors develop an android-based healthcare app which will detect all kinds of diseases in no time. The authors developed a novel, hybrid machine-learning algorithm in order to provide more accurate results. For the same purpose, the authors have combined two machine-learning algorithms, SVM and GA. The proposed algorithms will enhance the accuracy and at the same time reduce the complexity and count of attributes in the database. Analysis of algorithm is also done using statistical parameters like accuracy, confusion matrix, and roc-curve. The pivotal intent of this research work is to create an android-based healthcare app which will predict disease when provided with certain details. For a disease like cancer, for which a series of tests are required for confirmation, this app will quickly detect cancer and it is helpful to doctors as they can start the right course of treatment right away. Further, this app will also recommend a diet fitting the patient profile.
Influence of Al Powder on Circularity During Micro-Electro-Discharge Machining of Monel K-500
Authors: Mukhopadhyay Premangshu , Biswas Debashish , Sarkar Biplab Ranjan , Doloi Biswanath , Bhattacharyya Bijoy
Published: July 2019

In the present era, μ-EDM is a promising non-conventional micro-machining process for drilling as well as cutting of electrically conductive materials in the micron range. The objectives of the present research work is to investigate the influence of various parameters such as peak current, pulse ON-time, working time, and aluminium powder concentration on circularity and to find out the significant process parameters based on Taguchi method during micro hole drilling on Monel K-500 with the help of an EDM set-up. Further, a mathematical model has been developed to correlate the relationship between process parameters and circularity based on Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Circularity is increased from 1 to 1.5 A of peak current, from 0.5 to 1.5 sec of working time and from 1 to 4 gm/lit of aluminium concentration. The maximum value of circularity is obtained as 0.976 at the parametric combination of 1.2 A of peak current, 1.8 sec of working time and 3.33 (gm/lit) of Al powder concentration.
Performance Investigation of Powder Mixed Electro Discharge Machining of Hypoeutectic Al-Si Alloy Using Brass Electrode
Authors: Jadhav Baliram Rajaram , Sohani M. S. , Shirguppikar Shailesh
Published: July 2019

The aim of this study is the multi- objective optimization of process parameters of Al- Si alloy in powder mixed electrical discharge machining for obtaining minimum surface roughness, minimum tool wear rate, and maximum material removal rate. The important machining parameters were selected as discharge current, voltage and pulse-on time. Experiments were conducted by selecting different operating levels for the three parameters according to Taguchi's Design of Experiments. The multi-objective optimization was performed using Grey Relation Analysis to determine the optimal solution. The Grey Relation Grade values were then analysed using analysis of variance to determine the most contributing input parameter. On analysis it was found that peak current, pulse-on time, and voltage had an influence of 94.73%, 3.32% and 0.36%, respectively, on the multi-performance characteristics.
Topological Properties of Multigranular Rough sets on Fuzzy Approximation Spaces
Authors: Tripathy B.K. , Parida Suvendu Kumar , Parida Sudam Charan
Published: July 2019

One of the extensions of the basic rough set model introduced by Pawlak in 1982 is the notion of rough sets on fuzzy approximation spaces. It is based upon a fuzzy proximity relation defined over a Universe. As is well known, an equivalence relation provides a granularization of the universe on which it is defined. However, a single relation defines only single granularization and as such to handle multiple granularity over a universe simultaneously, two notions of multigranulations have been introduced. These are the optimistic and pessimistic multigranulation. The notion of multigranulation over fuzzy approximation spaces were introduced recently in 2018. Topological properties of rough sets are an important characteristic, which along with accuracy measure forms the two facets of rough set application as mentioned by Pawlak. In this article, the authors introduce the concept of topological property of multigranular rough sets on fuzzy approximation spaces and study its properties.
Investigation on the Performance and Durability Behavior for the Anode-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell with Composite Cathodes
Authors: Lin Tai Nan , Chang Yang Chuang , Lee Maw Chwain , Kao Wei Xin
Published: July 2019

The anode-supported solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) comprises of NiO-8YSZ | 8YSZ | LSM-GDC | LSCF and the performance durability is executed for over 1000 hours. It shows low degradation phenomena under constant current operation during the complete testing period. The cell performance decreases with the decreasing of the temperature, and the maximum power densities are 408, 265, and 163 mW cm-2at 800, 750, and 700 °C, respectively. According to the EIS analysis with the equivalent circuit model of five serial components, all resistances decrease with the testing time except the non-charge transfer resistance of the cathode. However all resistances increase with the decreasing of the temperature on the contrary. The ohmic resistance of the cell (RO) dominates the cell performance under the whole durability test period as well as the operation temperature. In this study, the ROis determined by the interfacial contact resistances, which occurred between the cell and the connecting components. The LSM-GDC | LSCF interfaces formed the discontinuous gap due to the weak attachment and external loading. The result of the activation energy analysis shows that the rate-determination step of the cell is existed in the anode side between 700 and 800 °C. However, the cell performance is controlled from the domination of the ROat 800 °C shift to the joint contributions of the RO, anodic polarization (RAP), and cathodic polarization (RCP) at 700 °C.
Kinetics of Humic Acids Photodegradation in Aqueous Solution Using TiO2/ ZnO/Co Composite Photocatalyst
Authors: Zulfikar Muhammad Ali , Irnameria Dira , Nasir Muhamad
Published: July 2019

Humic acid (HA) is a major component of natural organic substances and affects water quality, such as color, taste and odor. Therefore, removal of HA from surface water or wastewater is very important. In this paper, the photodegradation kinetics of these compounds using TiO2/ZnO/Co composite photocatalyst under visible light irradiation was investigated. The progress of photocatalytic degradation of the HA has been observed by measuring the absorbance in UV-Visible spectrophotometer. The results reveal that the TiO2/ZnO/Co composite photocatalyst exhibits much better photocatalytic activity than those of pure TiO2 and TiO2/ZnO on photodegradation of HA under visible light irradiation, with degradation rate constants were found 0.0163, 0.0079 and 0.0032 (min-1), respectively.
Fabrication of Bioscaffolds Using Bubbling Technique for Bone Tissue Engineering
Authors: Parivatphun Tanchanok , Nooklay Benjaporn , Kokoo Rungrote , Meesane Jirut , Kooptarnond Kalayanee , Khangkhamano Matthana
Published: July 2019

A simple and green method for scaffold production was introduced here. The method is based on bubbling process of PVA solution. This process is superior to other conventional techniques in the matter of controllable pore size and without using of any other organic solvents. Microstructure of the scaffold was examined by a stereo microscope. Pore size and size-distribution were determined using a scanning electron microscope. Interconnected cells with uniform pores were observed without any other impurities within the pores. Average pore size was about 220 microns which is in the range required for bone tissue engineering application.
Characterization of Gelatin/CMC Scaffold Fabricated by Using Salt Leaching Technique
Authors: Morpara Yuttadet , Wiwatwongwana Fasai
Published: July 2019

Tissue engineering process has developed renewable materials used in a variety of applications. This research selected gelatin blended with CMC and fabricated by using salt-leaching technique. This technique does not require solvent, pressure or unnecessary expensive devices. The ratios of gelatin/CMC were 100/0(G1), 90/10(G2), 80/20(G3), 70/30(G4) and 60/40(G5), respectively. Crosslinking technique by using high temperature or dehydrothermal treatment (DHT) for improvement the properties of gelatin sponges brought to use in this research. The scaffolds were characterized the physical properties by observing the morphology using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and measuring pore size of the scaffold from SEM images. The SEM images results revealed that the scaffolds occurred inter-connected porous structures which were found in 80/20 (G3), 70/30 (G4), and 60/40 (G5). The pore size of all scaffolds was in range of 113.46-212.82 μm. The compressive results revealed that the G3 scaffold occurred the highest compressive modulus which was 184 kPa whereas the mixture of 60/40(G5) ratio had lowest compressive modulus which was 23 kPa and the mixture 90/10(G2), 100/0(G1) and 70/30(G4) ratio were 75, 70 and 46 kPa, respectively.
Defect Reduction in the Manufacturing Process of In-Mould Decoration of Injection Moulded Components
Authors: Supapan Jintra , Chutima Parames
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this research is to reduce the defect rate from the manufacturing process of in-mould decoration (IMD), the process combining PET film with decorative patterns are moulded together with ABS resins, which has been developed to reduce the secondary process of decorative screen printing. Recently, the case study company has produced components with a high defect rate, which increased sharply to 22.3% in June 2018. The major causes of the defect resulting from PET film peeled off. In order to reduce the defect rate, the five steps of the DMAIC Six Sigma methodology are implemented. The detail of the IMD manufacturing process was studied to identify appropriate measurement methods and factors affecting PET film peeled off by using the cause and effect diagram and its scoring matrix. Then the prioritized factors were analyzed and selected from FMEA to conduct the design of experiment (DOE) to find significant factors and optimal parameter settings for improvement and control process to prevent reoccurrence. After improvement of PET film peeled off by setting appropriate parameter as well as implementing control plans and Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) to eliminate other defects from in-mould decoration process, the result shows that the defect rate of in-mould decoration process decreased from 22.3% to 0.7% in July 2018.
Mechanical Characterization of Resin Concrete Subjected to High Temperatures by Vibration Analysis
Authors: Imane Benoudjafer , Boudjemaa Labbaci , Ibtissam Benoudjafer
Published: July 2019

Thispaper with experimental character, has for main purpose to propose a simple and fast way, allowing to characterize the concrete resin subjected to the various high gradients of temperature, from vibratory mechanical analysis. A synthesis of the data collected during this study shows that the proposed approach is effective and the temperature has a not insignificant influence on the evolution of mechanical behavior of the concrete.
Comparative Studies on the Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nano-Structures
Authors: Hwa Kuo Yuan , Karuppaiah Palpandi
Published: July 2019

Synthesis of nanostructures for industrial usage is a challenge issue since most of the scale up production is not economically suitable. Here we have described two efficient synthesis approaches for copper (II) oxide nanostructures. And, we have compared the methods with current published procedures in terms of time and its impact to the environments. Our simple and environmentally friendly synthesis procedures can produce various Cu (II) oxide nanostructures. We have successfully synthesis Cu (OH)2, CuO nanowire and CuO nanoparticles. And, they were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), We have also explored the potential of these nanostructure for future development on biomedical applications.
KLF12 Regulates Mouse NK Cell Proliferation
Authors: Lam Viola C. , Folkersen Lasse , Aguilar Oscar A. , Lanier Lewis L.
Published: July 2019

NK cells are innate lymphocytes that play an integral role in tumor rejection and viral clearance. Unlike their other lymphocyte counterparts, NK cells have the unique ability to recognize and lyse target cells without prior exposure. However, there are no known NK cell-specific genes that are exclusively expressed by all NK cells. Therefore, identification of NK cell-specific genes would allow a better understanding of why NK cells are unique cytotoxic lymphocytes. From the Immunological Genome (ImmGen) Consortium studies, we identified kruppel-like factor 12 (Klf12), encoding a novel transcription factor, preferentially expressed in C57BL/6 mouse NK cells. KLF12 was dispensable for NK cell development, IFN-γ production, degranulation, and proliferation in Klf12 knockout mice. RNA-sequencing analysis revealed increased expression of Btg3, an antiproliferative gene, in KLF12-deficient NK cells compared with wild-type NK cells. Interestingly, competitive mixed bone marrow chimeric mice exhibited reduced development of KLF12-deficient NK cells, altered IFN-γ production and degranulation, and impairment of NK cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo in response to mouse CMV infection. KLF12-deficient NK cells from bone marrow chimeric mice also expressed higher levels of the IL-21R, which resulted in increased IL-21R signaling and correlated with greater inhibition of NK cell proliferation. Furthermore, IL-21 induced Btg3 expression, which correlated with arrested NK cell maturation and proliferation. In summary, we found that KLF12 regulates mouse NK cell proliferation potentially by regulating expression of Btg3 via IL-21.
Gisbertus Voetius (1589–1676): Some perspectives on his influence on developments in the South African Dutch Reformed Church’s missiology and mission practice
Authors: Van der Watt Gideon
Published: July 2019

Gisbertus Voetius (1589–1676) played a significant role in the Synod of Dordt 1618–1619. As orthodox Calvinist and leading intellectual in the Dutch Second Reformation, he helped to shape the religious, philosophical and cultural landscape of the 17th century Dutch ‘Golden Age’. He was the first Protestant to have developed a comprehensive ‘theology of mission’. This article reflects on Voetius’ missiology, and specifically its influence on developments in the mission practice and theology in the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. The article also enters into a conversation with Voetius from a current South African missional discourse.
Perceived inhibitors to rural practice among physiotherapy students
Authors: Mitchell R. A.
Published: July 2019

This descriptive study was undertaken to determine perceptions of undergraduate physiotherapy students which would make them more or less likely to enter rural practice. A total of 607 self-administered questionnaires were distributed to undergraduates in The University of Sydney and 546 completed documents were returned. Students perceived the major inhibitors as social (isolation from family, friends and partner) and recreational (lack of theatre, entertainment, etc). Influences which would attract graduates to rural practice were lifestyle (relaxed, less stressful, healthier), lower cost of living, seeing more of Australia and professional autonomy. Knowledge of these perceptions will enable educators, the profession and potential employers to develop and implement strategies that will negate the negative and re-enforce the positive perceptions.
On entering the profession
Authors: Fearnhead Lynn
Published: July 2019

No abstract available
Wake up call
Authors: Goodman Muriel
Published: July 2019

No abstract available
Orders on Trees and Free Products of Left-ordered Groups
Authors: Dicks Warren , Šunić Zoran
Published: July 2019

We construct total orders on the vertex set of an oriented tree. The orders are based only on up-down counts at the interior vertices and the edges along the unique geodesic from a given vertex to another.

As an application, we provide a short proof (modulo Bass–Serre theory) of Vinogradov’s result that the free product of left-orderable groups is left-orderable.
Effect of ovariectomy on proximal tibia metaphysis and lumbar vertebral body in common marmoset monkeys
Authors: Schlumbohm Christina , Seidlová-Wuttke Dana , Fuchs Eberhard
Published: July 2019

Abstract. This study aimed to investigate the effect of estrogen withdrawal on bone
tissue in adult female marmoset monkeys. In a 1-year follow-up study we used
quantitative computer tomography to measure total bone mineral density (BMD)
of the proximal tibia and the second-last lumbar vertebral body (L5/L6)
before and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after ovariectomy. Body mass did not
significantly change during the 1-year observation period. However, a
significant decline of total BMD after ovariectomy was observed in the
proximal tibia but not in L5/L6. In addition, regression analysis showed a
significant positive relationship between BMD and body mass in both tibia
and L5/L6. The results of our study support the idea that ovariectomized
marmoset monkeys may serve as a model to investigate bone loss related to
decline of estrogen production.
Aportaciones a la brioflora subantártica de la Argentina (Marchantiophyta: Jungermanniopsida)
Authors: Fuertes Esther , Prada Carmen
Published: July 2019

Se presenta una lista de 32 especies de hepáticas foliosas pertenecientes a 16 familias: Acrobolbaceae, Adelanthaceae, Balantiopsidaceae, Blepharidophyllaceae, Cephaloziaceae, Frullaniaceae, Jungermanniaceae, Lepico­leaceae, Lepidolaenaceae, Lepidoziaceae, Lophocoleaceae, Lophoziaceae, Porellaceae, Radulaceae, Schistochilaceae y Trichocoleaceae, recolectadas en los bosques húmedos-hiperhúmedos andino-patagónicos de la Provincia Biogeo­gráfica Subantártica situada al S-SO de la Argentina (provincias de Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz y Tierra del Fuego). La mayoría de las especies son endémicas o frecuentes en el Dominio Subantártico, otras presentan una distribución disyunta en las Regiones Austral y Neotropical de la Argentina. Se actualiza la taxonomía de las especies y se incluyen comentarios sobre antecedentes bibliográficos, ecología y corología de cada taxón. Heterogemma pata­gonica y Hepatostolonophora abnormis se citan por primera vez para la brioflora argentina, y se aportan 10 novedades provinciales y 6 departamentales.
Cultura popular: Entrevista com o professor Oswald Barroso
Authors: Carvalho Bruna Franco Castelo Branco
Published: July 2019

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Paradulichia spinifera Gurjanova, 1946 (Amphipoda, Dulichiidae), a valid species?
Authors: Johansen Per-Otto , Vader Wim
Published: July 2019

Examination of Paradulichia-material collected from the Barents Sea during the Mareano cruisesindicated that there are clear morphological differences between Paradulichia typica Boeck, 1871from the Hardangerfjord, W. Norway and Paradulichia spinifera Gurjanova, 1946 from the Arctic.Based on our material and the original descriptions, these differences are the acute ventral parts of thebody segments, the triangularly shaped coxal plates 3 and 4, the shape and length of the mandible palparticles, the long merus of pereopods 5 and 6, the elongate telson and the 2-articulate rami of uropod 2.
Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Mehran Nima , Damodar Dhanur , Shu Yang Justin
Published: July 2019

Quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction has received increased attention, as more studies compare clinical outcomes between QT, bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB), and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts. Biomechanically, QT has similar properties to BPTB and to HT. QT has shown equivalent stability, patient-reported outcome measures, strength and graft failure rates, and decreased donor site morbidity compared with BPTB and HT. All three autografts have excellent clinical outcomes. Ultimately, anterior cruciate ligament graft selection should be a discussion between a physician and their patient while considering a patient's age, activity level, and occupation.
Effectiveness of Instructors’ and Peers’ Oral Feedback on the Accuracy of English Writing: A Study of Pakistani ESL Undergraduate Learners
Authors: Nusrat Aasia , Ashraf Farzana , Saeed Rabea
Published: July 2019

The objective of the current research is to investigate the effect of instructors and peers’ oral feedback on the written English accuracy of ESL learners. In this quasi-experimental study, 90 participants are assessed on three distinct forms of feedback (i.e., instructor’s oral metalinguistic feedback along with indirect written feedback, peers’ oral interaction along with indirect written feedback and no feedback) for writing errors of three types (i.e., verb tense, preposition, and articles). The participants are assessed three times; pre-test, an immediate post-test and delayed post-test. ANOVA demonstrates that learners receiving instructors’ oral metalinguistic feedback along with indirect written feedback outperform those who receive peers’ oral interaction along with indirect written feedback and no feedback in two out of three linguistic forms in subsequent writing. The findings of the study suggest that employing oral metalinguistic instructors’ feedback along with written feedback in the Pakistani language learning context can help learners improve their English language learning. Consequently, language efficiency may improve overall academic performance and success ratio in academia.
Vowel Epenthesis in Loanword Integration: A Study of English Consonant Cluster at Onset
Authors: Habib Muhammad Asad , Khan Arshad Ali
Published: July 2019

This study examines the process of vowel epenthesis used by the Punjabi speakers to integrate the English consonant cluster at onset position of the syllable. English and Punjabi are two different phonological system where English allows consonant cluster and complex consonants at onset while Punjabi only allows complex consonants. Hence for the integration of syllables with consonant cluster, Punjabi speakers have to insert a vowel to make the consonant configuration according to Punjabi phonotactics. The data for this study are collected from recordings of focus group discussions, interviews and video clips. The data are analyzed by using CV phonology and Distinct Feature theory. The results suggest that Punjabi speakers insert vowels to modify the English consonant clusters according to Punjabi phonological environment. Thus, they add another vowel node and resyllabify the consonant clusters. The mid central /ə/ vowel is the default epenthetic vowel while in some cases /e/ is also used before the consonant clusters.
Personal and Social Tipping Norms: Race and Sex Differences
Authors: Whaley Jeremy E. , Costen Wanda M.
Published: July 2019

Tipping is both a personal and social norm, which can also vary according to the consumer’s racial background and sex. This study investigated the extent to which restaurant guests’ personal and social tipping norms vary based on race (White vs. Africa American) and sex. The researchers used a consumer panel comprised of 623 participants in 2016. A two-by-two ANOVA was conducted to examine race and sex effects on personal and social tipping norms. The results demonstrated both main and interaction effects of race and sex in personal and social tipping norms. Based on the results, the researchers discuss implications for scholars, restaurant owners, and managers.
The Determinant Effect of Self-Talk Status of Athletes on Life Satisfaction
Authors: Mamak Hüdaverdi
Published: July 2019

The main purpose of this research is to examine the effect of athletes’ self-talk over their life satisfaction. One hundred-sixteen females (age = 24.40 ± 3.65 year) and 200 males (age = 25.28 ± 3.47 year) voluntarily participated in this research. The sample of the research consists of athletes who were in different branches and have different levels of sportiveness degree and history. In this research, information about socio-demographic variables was collected by Personal Information Form which was composed by the researcher. “Self-talk Questionnaire” and “Life Satisfaction Scale” were used to reveal individual differences between the study’s variables. In the analysis of the data descriptive statistical methods and in independence examples T-test and Multiple Stepwise Regression Analysis methods were used. In the result of the present research, in addition to obtained conclusion that self-talk levels of athletes are a predictor of life satisfaction, it has been observed that self talk levels of athletes differ from each other regarding gender variable (p < 0.05). Also, it has been observed that the life satisfaction levels of athletes differ in terms of gender variable (p < 0.05). As a result, it has been thought that the relationship between life satisfaction and motivational and cognitive self-talk can be explained by self-determination theory.
Naschrift bij de reactie van H.J.W. Alt op ‘Procesrechtelijke bijzonderheden in de ontbindingsprocedure. Deel 2: het bewijsrecht’
Authors: Bij de Vaate Vivian
Published: July 2019

Deze bijdrage bevat een naschrift van Mr. mw. D.M.A. Bij de Vaate bij de reactie van H.J.W. Alt op haar artikel ‘Procesrechtelijke bijzonderheden in de ontbindingsprocedure. Deel 2: het bewijsrecht’.
Olympic Games in Garmisch - Partenkirchen 1936
– sport, logistics, media
Authors: Włodarczyk Arkadiusz
Published: July 2019

The subject matter of the 1936 Olympic Games is mainly taken up in a political context because, at that time, both
the summer and winter Olympic Games were held in Nazi Germany. On the other hand, however, the Olympics
proved to be a great success in terms of organisation, communication and new technological solutions. This article
is an attempt to show the preparations and conduct of the Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in terms of
organisation, logistics and media. The article is based on the offi cial Olympic report, press releases from that period
and information from the Olympic exhibition at the stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Bundesteilhabegesetz. Vielfalt ermöglichen
Authors: Gromann Petra
Published: July 2019

Die veränderte Bedarfsermittlung nach dem Bundesteilhabegesetz kann große Auswirkungen auf soziale Dienste und Einrichtungen der Eingliederungshilfe haben. Individualisierung und Flexibilisierung von Leistungen benötigen einen gut funktionierenden organisatorischen Rahmen, um Vielfalt zu ermöglichen. Gefordert sind moderne Managementsysteme, fordert Prof. Dr. Petra Gromann, Professorin für Rehabilitation an der Hochschule Fulda.
»Not sehen und handeln«
Authors: Rock Joachim
Published: July 2019

Die Ungleichheit in Deutschland hat einen Höchststand erreicht. Aufgabe der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege ist es diese Fakten öffentlich zu machen und gemeinsam auf Veränderungen zu dringen.
Fachkräfte digital gewinnen
Authors: und Michael Malovecky , Puhe Miriam
Published: July 2019

Insbesondere jüngere Fachkräfte können durch Online Recruiting gut für Stellenangebote erreicht werden
Effizienter schreiben
Authors: Buoyardane Nadja
Published: July 2019

Schreibweiterbildung kann in sozialen Organisationen die Kommunikation verbessern, die Arbeitszufriedenheit erhöhen und Missverständnisse durch unklare Texte vermeiden.
Teilhabe gibt es nicht zum Nulltarif
Authors: Müller Mario
Published: July 2019

Das neue Bundesteilhabegesetz stellt eines der bedeutsamsten Reformvorhaben der Eingliederungshilfe dar und wirkt sich entsprechend komplex auf alle Beteiligten aus.
Personal 4.0 - Potenzial effektiv nutzen
Authors: Christa Harald
Published: July 2019

Die Möglichkeiten sind ebenso vielfältig wie die Herausforderungen, vor denen soziale Organisationen bei der Personalgewinnung und der Personalentwicklung im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung stehen. Das bedeutet für die Leitungskräfte von Einrichtungen, Diensten und Trägern des Sozialbereichs die Notwendigkeit, über die Potenziale und Möglichkeiten Bescheid zu wissen und mit einer hinreichenden IT-Souveränität zu agieren, mahnt Prof. Dr. Harald Christa von der Evangelischen Hochschule Dresden.
Effective Assistance of Counsel: The Influence of the ECtHR Case Law on Italian Criminal Procedure
Authors: Busetto Marcello
Published: July 2019

The essay highlights the influence of the ECtHR case law on Italian criminal procedure in the field of effective assistance of counsel. In particular, attention is paid towards the approach undertaken by domestic courts of directly applying the Strasbourg’s criteria concerning the “quality” of representation. The author points out possible dark areas and problematic aspects of this course, also in the light of the EU legislation.
The Accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights Four Years after Opinion 2/13: Should We Lose Hope?
Authors: Masiero Anna Francesca
Published: July 2019

The accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights is an issue frequently addressed by (not only internationalist) legal scholars, who stress that it would allow for an optimisation of the level of protection of fundamental rights in the European legal area. After reviewing the historical stages of accession, this paper focuses on the second opinion of the Court of Justice regarding it (Opinion 2/13 of 2014). Therein, accession is presented as an unattainable goal, probably because of the refusal of the Court of Justice to submit to the other European court, the Strasbourg Court of Human Rights. Subsequently, the paper reviews the possible effects of accession on the current legal scenario with special attention to the Italian legal system. Finally, it aims at figuring out how accession could affect criminal matters: in particular, by means of an example concerning the principle of legality, the purpose is to demonstrate how accession could lead to an improvement of the criminal guarantees of the European legal area.
Gettiered Beliefs are Genuine Beliefs
Authors: Forrai Gábor ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: July 2019

In recent articles in this journal Benoit Gaultier and John Biro have argued that the original Gettier cases and the ones closely modelled on them fail, and the reason for the failure is that the subject in these cases does not actually have the belief that would serve as a counterexample to the justified-true-belief analysis of knowledge. They claim that if our evidence pertains to a particular individual (as in the first case) or to the truth of one of the disjuncts (as in the second case), we do not genuinely believe the existential generalization or the disjunction which logically follows. I will challenge their arguments and suggest that our unwillingness to assert the existential generalization or the disjunction under these conditions does not stem from lack of belief but from pragmatic principles.
George Saunders’s 400-Pound CEO
Authors: Wiley W. Brett ,   Marquette University Press
Published: July 2019

George Saunders, in “The 400-Pound CEO,” displays a theme that appears in many of his stories and that he has talked about in numerous interviews. Jeffrey, the protagonist and narrator of the story, confronts the dissonance that exists between enacting goodness and theological or ideological belief. The story ultimately suggests a Buddhist approach, what Saunders explains as a practical means of “react[ing] accordingly” to life as “that-which-is.”
Transhumanism, transmedia and the Serial podcast: Redefining storytelling in times of enhancement
Authors: Baelo-Allué Sonia
Published: July 2019

The digital age has facilitated the creation of fluid, open stories that are subject to change as they unfold across different media platforms, each contributing to the story as a whole. Transmedia storytelling is also linked to transhumanism, a philosophy based on the idea that human limitations can be overcome through reason, science and technology to finally free us from the limitations of our bodies and minds. The concept of the literary has changed because the concept of the human has also evolved, as technology has been used to enhance both human capacities and storytelling through active participation, group work, and collective intelligence. This double enhancement that transmedia and transhuman storytelling entail is explored in this article through a textual and paratextual analysis of Serial, the world’s most popular podcast, which can help us redefine the present blurring of disciplinary boundaries and the new territory of the literary.
“Being then nothing”: Physicality, abjection and creation in Janice Galloway’s short fiction
Authors: Sacido Romero Jorge
Published: July 2019

This article explores the prominence of the body in Janice Galloway’s short fiction. Drawing mainly on Kristeva’s notions of the semiotic and the abject, the argument initially establishes the central place of physicality in Galloway’s poetics. Her creative project is inspired by a desire to transmit in writing the experience of being alive, of how being is intrinsically fragile, inexorably bound to extinction. In a particularly sharp manner that engages the reader more actively than her novels, her short stories exhibit both formally and thematically an interaction of the symbolic and the semiotic. As being attentive to life entails an awareness of death if one is to write realistically, the ensuing discussion of stories from her three collections –Blood (1991), Where you find it (1996) and Jellyfish (2015)– reveals that abjection, the extreme version of the semiotic that threatens to cancel out the symbolic, is paramount in her creative universe.
Making a little go a long way: A corpus-based analysis of a high-frequency word and some pedagogical implications for young Spanish learners
Authors: Labrador de la Cruz Belén
Published: July 2019

This study explores the different uses of the word little, its equivalents in Spanish and its teaching to young Spanish learners. First, it aims at analyzing the lexico-grammatical behavior of little in a corpus of children’s short stories, where its prevailing use, preceding countable nouns, has been found to be much more frequent than in other domains and registers. A contrastive study follows, which examines how little has been translated in an English-Spanish parallel corpus; the results show that diminutives constitute an important equivalent. Finally, some didactic implications are proposed, with the application of corpus-based findings to the teaching of English to young Spanish learners from an approach that combines lexical syllabi and story-based methodologies.
Heiddegerian enframing, nihilism & affectlessness in J.G. Ballard’s Crash:
Authors: Sánchez Fernández Carlos
Published: July 2019

J.G. Ballard’s novel Crash (1973) allows a reading in the terms of Heidegger’s concept of Ge-stell or enframing, according to which in modernity everything, humans included, is seen as a mere means to often questionable ends. Prompted by violent sexual fantasies and an unleashed death drive, its main characters, a wild bunch of symphorophiliac drivers, live a life of existential nihilism, treating human beings as objects, mere fodder for their prearranged car crashes. In so doing, they take an active part in a general process of dehumanisation afflicting Western civilisation, where people are just standing reserve (Bestand). This would be closely linked to so-called affectlessness, where emotions go nowhere but to an ever-increasing self-absorption in a world without others. In turn, this would be symptomatic of a civilisational shift from word to image, in a society where technology and performativity reign supreme and everything is evacuated of meaning.
Enseñar E/LE a la primera generación de nativos digitales
Authors: Hernández Liechti Alicia
Published: July 2019

Resumen: Este artículo trata de la primera generación de verdaderos nativos digitales en Europa, nacidos en torno al año 2000 y que en la actualidad asisten a los institutos de secundaria. Son diferentes a los de generaciones anteriores debido sobre todo al impacto que la tecnología ha tenido en sus vidas, pero la mayoría sigue sistemas educativos desfasados, diseñados para alumnos del siglo pasado. Muchos profesores intentan adaptarse a la nueva situación incorporando las TIC en sus cursos. La autora analiza el proceso de creación de un telediario, actividad realizada en el marco de un proyecto piloto de uso de los Ipad en los cursos de E/LE. Este proyecto obtuvo el Primer Premio del concurso a la Mejor práctica docente de E/LE basada en las TIC convocado por la Editorial Difusión/Prolinter en 2017, con la colaboración del Instituto Cervantes y el patrocinio de SIELE y FEDELE.  Palabras clave:  E/LE con Ipads, nativos digitales, enfoque por proyectos, tarea final. Abstract: This article concerns the first generation of true digital natives in Europe, children born in 2000, who, today, attend colleges or secondary schools. They are different to the previous generations due to the important impact of technology on their lives. However, they are compelled to attend schools with an outdated educational system designed for the older generations. Some teachers try to adapt themselves to the new situation by incorporating the ICT. The Spanish teacher at the LFZ therefore analyzes in this article the elaboration process of a newscast, whilst using the school iPads with her students of second year of Spanish. This video was presented at a well-known contest amongst language teachers, where the best teaching practice of Spanish as a foreign language based on the use of ICT is selected, and won the first prize in March 2017.  Keywords: S/FL, digital natives, S/FL with Ipads, Task-based language learning.
Aprendizaje lingüístico e inclusión social: combinación del enfoque comunicativo y el enfoque por tareas.
Authors: Talens Company Borja
Published: July 2019

Resumen: La presente propuesta de experiencia práctica aspira a compartir los buenos resultados conseguidos en un curso de español como lengua extranjera dirigido a inmigrantes realizado en “L’Espai d’Inclusió i Formació Casc Antic” (Eicascantic Barcelona), en el que se combinó el enfoque comunicativo con el enfoque por tareas con los objetivos de mejorar el nivel lingüístico de los alumnos y de favorecer su inclusión social en su nuevo contexto. Para ello, se creó el material sociolingüístico del nivel A2 del MCERL Conociendo y se aplicó en un curso intensivo de 54 horas de duración llevando a cabo, a posteriori, un análisis de los resultados obtenidos. Todo ello se realizó teniendo en mente el objetivo principal de la entidad: promover la inclusión social de personas jóvenes y adultas de diversos orígenes mediante iniciativas de formación y participación que faciliten el ejercicio de una ciudadanía activa y responsable, la convivencia y la cohesión social.Palabras clave: Aprendizaje L2, inmigración, inclusión social, enfoque comunicativo, enfoque por tareas, prácticas comunicativas. Abstract: The present proposal of practical experience aims to share the good results achieved in a course of Spanish as a foreign language for immigrants carried out in “L’Espai d’Inclusió i Formació Casc Antic” (Eicascantic) in which the communicative approach and the task-based approach were combined in order to fulfil objectives of improving the linguistic level of students and promoting their social inclusion in their new context. To this end, the sociolinguistic material of level A2 of the MCERL "Conociendo" was created and applied in an intensive course of 54 hours duration, carrying out, afterwards, an analysis of the results obtained. All this was done with the main objective of the organization in mind: to promote the social inclusion of young people and adults of different origins through training and participation initiatives that facilitate the exercise of active and responsible citizenship, coexistence and social cohesion.Keywords: L2 learning, immigration, social inclusion, communicative approach, task-based approach, communicative practices.
El vídeo, el cómic y el rap: una forma diferente de desbloquear al candidato del DELE
Authors: Battagliero Bocco Florencia , Fontana Oltra José Vicente , Navarro Marta
Published: July 2019

Resumen: El objetivo del presente artículo es trabajar y reforzar las destrezas y competencias necesarias para aprobar el Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera. Para ello, se planteará una serie de recursos que buscan desbloquear al estudiante en un ambiente distendido, sobre todo los días previos al examen. La propuesta se centrará en la Prueba de Expresión e Interacción Orales, concretamente en la tarea 3 del nivel B1 y en la tarea 2 del nivel B2, que corresponden a la descripción de una fotografía. Se empleará, por una parte, un vídeo de carácter estático (donde el interlocutor no expresa movimientos corporales pronunciados) y por otra, cómics de Argentina que a su vez servirán para ampliar el léxico en la variante rioplatense. Por último, se tratará el uso del rap como herramienta para mejorar la pronunciación, entonación y el empleo del lenguaje no verbal. Palabras claves: DELE, vídeo, cómic, rap. Abstract: The purpose of the following essay is to train and to strengthen the skills and the competences required to pass the “Spanish as a Foreign Language Certificate”. In order to do so, we will first consider various resources which aim to release students from any kind of stress by setting up a relaxed atmosphere – especially a few days before the exam. The focus of the present essay has to be linked to the Expression and Oral Interaction tests and above all to the assignments 3 (B1 level) and 2 (B2 level), and their picture descriptions. On the one hand, we will use a static video and, on the other hand, we will tackle Argentinian comics in order to expand students’ knowledge of the Río de la Plata lexicon. Finally, we will deal with the use of rap as a tool to improve pronunciation, intonation, and non-verbal communication.Key words: DELE, video, comic, rap.
La incorporación de la regla variable en la enseñanza de E/LE
Authors: Terráde Gurrea Marcial
Published: July 2019

Resumen: Desde hace algunos años se viene insitiendo en la conveniencia de incorporar la información sociolingüística en la didáctica de una lengua. En el ámbito anglosajón ya se habla en ocasiones de la «gramática sociolingüística», y existen algunos intentos de enriquecer la información gramatical con datos variacionistas. Sin embargo, en el caso del español pocas veces se atiende a esa información, más allá de la necesidad de atender a las diferencias de registro a la hora de enseñar español a los alumnos extranjeros. Presentamos una propuesta de incorporación de la variable sociolingüística a la enseñanza de ELE, retomando la diferencia de Bernstein entre código restringido y código elaborado, y relacionando todo ello con nuestra propia investigación sobre el diferente uso del léxico según los estratos socioculturales. Nos centraremos en tres elementos léxicos: los adverbios en -mente, los sustantivos abstractos y los sustantivos clasificativos, mostrando cómo, a diferencia de lo que habitualmente se realiza en clase de ELE, los datos sobre el español hablado nos muestran que sería conveniente graduar didácticamente esos elementos, enseñando varios de ellos en los niveles superiores de ELE.Palabras clave: Regla variable, Sociolingüística, variación léxica, frecuencias léxicas Abstract: For some years the convenience of incorporating sociolinguistic information into the teaching of a language has been reiterated. In the Anglo-Saxon context, «sociolinguistic grammar» is discussed occasionally, there have been some attempts to enrich grammatical information with variational data. However, in the case of Spanish, this information is seldom addressed, beyond the need to address differences in register when teaching Spanish to foreign students. We present a proposal to incorporate the sociolinguistic variable into the teaching of SSL, taking Bernstein's difference between a restricted code and an elaborated code, and relating all this to our own research on the different use of the lexicon according to the socio-cultural strata. We will focus on three lexical elements: adverbs in -mente, abstract nouns and classifying nouns, showing, unlike what is usually done in a SSL class, how spoken Spanish data show us that it would be advisable to didactically classify these elements, teaching several of them in higher levels of SSL.Key words: Variable rule, Sociolinguistics, lexical variation, lexical frequencies