bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Angelic Jesus?
Authors: Demiri Lejla
Published: March 2018

This paper offers a close reading of the Muslim theologian Najm al-Dīn al-Ṭūfī’s (d. 716/1316) five treatises in which he describes Jesus in angelic terms, asserting that in his nature Jesus was an angel, but in form a human being. It also provides a thorough analysis of Ṭūfī’s scriptural arguments for the notion of an angelic Jesus. The question of his possible sources is further addressed. Are there any Christian writings that describe Jesus in angelic terms? If so, how do they relate to Ṭūfī’s ‘angel-natured Jesus’? Pointing out a number of early Christian textual traditions that clearly bear marks of the notion of an angelic Jesus, the paper then sheds light upon those sources that may have led to a milieu that ultimately influenced Ṭūfī’s opinion. Ṭūfī’s reference to an angelic Jesus and his willingness to incorporate it into his own Christology suggest that at least some features of angel Christology must have been still ‘in the air’ in the early 14th century Egyptian context.
New Perspectives on the Late Neolithic of South-Western Sweden. An Interdisciplinary Investigation of the Gallery Grave Falköping Stad 5
Authors: Blank Malou , Tornberg Anna , Knipper Corina
Published: March 2018

This article presents the results of an interdisciplinary study combining archaeology, osteology, and stable isotope analyses. The geological conditions and richness of megalithic graves in Falbygden is suitable for studies of Neolithic human remains. Nevertheless, the Late Neolithic period (2350-1700 BC) is poorly investigated. This paper explores new knowledge of the Late Neolithic megalithic population in Falbygden. In-depth osteological and archaeological studies focusing on a single gallery grave (Falkoping stad 5) were conducted. Radiocarbon dating and carbon, nitrogen, and strontium isotope analyses of teeth from twenty-one individuals revealed the time of the grave’s use, as well as the subsistence and mobility practices of the buried individuals. The grave was already in use during the first part of the Late Neolithic and used into the second part of the period by individuals of different origin. Furthermore, the results indicated changing population dynamics in the Late Neolithic Falbygden, with increased human mobility, variability in subsistence strategies, and growing population density.
Dynamic contextualization and comparison as the basis of biologically inspired action understanding
Authors: Alkurdi Laith , Busch Christian , Peer Angelika
Published: March 2018

People exhibit a robust ability to understand the actions of others around them. In this work, we identify two biologically inspired mechanisms that we hypothesize to be central in the function of action understanding. The first module is a contextual predictor of the observed action, given the goal-directed movement towards objects, and the actions that are allowed to be performed on the object. The second module is a kinematic trajectory parser that validates the previous prediction against a set of learned templates.We model both mechanisms and link them to the environment using the cognitive framework of Dynamic Field Theory and present our first steps into integrating the aforementioned modules into a consistent framework for the purpose of action understanding. The two modules and the combined architecture as awhole are experimentally validated using a recording of an actor performing a series of intentional actions testing the ability of the architecture to understand context and parse actions dynamically. Our initial qualitative results show that action understanding benefits from the combination of the two modules, while any module alone would be insufficient to resolve ambiguity in the perceived actions.
Effect of drying parameters on the physical, morphological and thermal properties of spray-dried inulin
Authors: Ahmed Israr , Niazi Muhammad Bilal Khan , Jahan Zaib , Naqvi Salman Raza
Published: March 2018

This study focuses on the thermal, morphological and physical properties of spray-dried chicory root inulin using a thermogravimetric analyzer, environmental scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractogram and modulated differential scanning calorimetry. Different spray-drying conditions were investigated by varying inlet temperature, outlet temperature and aspirator speed. The starting material was semicrystalline. A feed temperature of 95°C was employed, which produced a completely transparent solution for spray drying. At that particular temperature, the powder samples obtained were entirely amorphous and morphology resembled each other except for higher solid content. The low glass transition temperature (T
g) (106.83°C) was evident by treating low-molecular-weight samples, whereas high-molecular-weight samples exhibited high T
g (125.81°C). The semicrystalline samples due to the high concentration and milky dispersion exhibited high decomposition temperature. The feed temperature, molecular weight and concentration of the samples tend to have a significant effect on the properties of spray-dried inulin.
Erhalt und Weiterentwicklung einer hochwertigen Gesundheitsversorgung als Ziel gesundheitsberuflicher Bildung und Beschäftigung
Authors: Kälble Karl , Pundt Johanne
Published: March 2018

Im Zuge des gesellschaftlichen Wandels und der damit einhergehenden Herausforderungen für den Erhalt und die Weiterentwicklung einer hochwertigen Gesundheitsversorgung kommt einem in quantitativer und qualitativer Hinsicht adäquat qualifizierten Personal im Bereich der patientenbezogenen Dienstleistungsberufe eine Schlüsselrolle zu. Vor diesem Hintergrund gibt der Beitrag einen Einblick in einige aktuelle Entwicklungen und Trends im Wandel der gesundheitsberuflichen Bildung.
Could massive open online courses improve health and medical education?
Authors: Schütte Stefanie , Goulet-Ebongue Sophie-Hélène , Habouchi Khamsa
Published: March 2018

Technological advances during the last decade have provided novel opportunities for development of health and medical education. Education of health care professionals by massive open online courses (MOOCs) has been suggested in order to improve care and treatment of patients and the health literacy of the public. This article discusses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of MOOCs in health and medical education by taking a special focus on low and middle-income countries.
The knowledge of the inhabitants of Lesser Poland about the profession of an occupational therapist
Authors: Żmudzińska Urszula Ż , Bac Aneta
Published: March 2018

Introduction: A contemporary model of occupational therapy differs from the previous model which was common in Poland in previous years. Therefore, the opinions of the society concerning the profession of an occupational therapist are constantly changing. Material and methods: The research included 244 inhabitants of Lesser Poland aged between 25 and 65 employed in various professions. A questionnaire regarding occupational therapy and the profession and competences of occupational therapists was applied in the study. Results: The presented results show that the job of an occupational therapist is perceived as a needed profession both by individuals who underwent such therapy and those who did not use such services. Responses regarding competences and activities in the profession of an occupational therapist revealed differences in the opinions of the study participants. Conclusions: Taking into account only competences and activities of an occupational therapist, associations of the study participants reflected the knowledge of the model of therapy that existed before and was mainly devoted to occupational therapy workshops. The respondents would trust an occupational therapist both in adapting the house to their needs and in performing exercises connected with activities of daily living.
Spatial composition as intersemiotic translation: The journey of a pattern through time from a translation semiotics theory perspective
Authors: Kourdis Evangelos
Published: March 2018

In this paper I examine cases where spatial composition produces intersemiotic translations for artistic and advertising purposes in a period where globalization permits and profits by the intertextual evoking of cultural texts. Thus globalization gives us the chance to promote new messages that contribute, in their turn, to a series of cultural interpretations that enrich the forms of modern communication. Accepting one of the basic theses of Translation Semiotics that intersemiotic translation or transmutation may occur among nonverbal sign systems, I will be examining cases of intersemiotic (intericonic) translations having as source texts artistic texts. My basic conclusion is that in these intersemiotic translations the source text although absent, is always present due to world cultural memory. Furthermore, the repetitiveness in the use of these old and well-known original texts, and their inscription in the collective memory as high cultural value texts, seems to affect the fact that they have been chosen as texts capable of being transmuted. Finally, I argue that translation can also be understood as a re-narration of cultural knowledge using different signs but on the same or similar sign space.
Messung von Nutzerinteraktion mit einem Exoskelett durch EMG und Gelenk-Drehmomente
Authors: Hessinger Markus , Christmann Eike , Werthschützky Roland , Kupnik Mario
Published: March 2018

Die Bestimmung der Bewegungsintention stellt eine Herausforderung in der Mensch-Roboter-Kooperation dar, um einen sicher und intuitvive Bedienung zu ermöglichen. Hierzu werden zwei Messprinzipen zur Nutzerintentionserkennung mit einem Oberarm-Exoskelett untersucht. Für die Antriebsachsen wird ein strukturintegrierter Drehmomentsensor entworfen und über ein dynamisches Modell unter Berücksichtigung der Schwerkraft, Trägheit und Reibung des Exoskelettes das Nutzermoment bestimmt. Das gemessene Drehmoment wird mit EMG-Signalen der beteiligten Muskeln der Schulter verglichen. Aus Probandenmessungen ist eine Verzögerung des mechanischen Drehmomentes hinter der elektrischen Muskelaktivierung von maximal 80 ms und ein linearer Zusammenhang zwischen Drehmoment und EMG Signal zu erkennen.
Can ursolic acid be beneficial against diabetes in rats?
Authors: Bacanlı Merve , Aydın Sevtap , Anlar Hatice Gül , Çal Tuğbagül , Arı Nuray , Ündeğer Bucurgat Ülkü , Başaran Arif Ahmet , Başaran Nurşen
Published: March 2018

Objective

Diabetes mellitus, a heteregenous metabolic and chronic disease, is a growing health problem especially in developing countries. It is claimed that diabetes associated with increased formation of free radicals and decrease in antioxidant potential and also alterations in lipid profile and enzyme levels. Ursolic acid is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine due to its beneficial effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ursolic acid on streptozotocin-induced diabetes in Wistar albino rats.

Methods

DNA damage was evaluated in the blood and liver cells of rats by alkaline comet assay. The activities of antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress parameters, biochemical parameters, hepatic enzyme levels and lipid profile parameters were also evaluated.

Results

The results of this study demonstrate that diabetes caused genotoxic damage, changes in hepatic enzyme and lipid profile, biochemical and antioxidant enzyme activities and oxidative stress parameters in rats. Ursolic acid was found to be protective against diabetes induced effects in blood and liver samples of rats.

Conclusions

According to our results, it seems that ursolic acid may be beneficial against diabetes and its adverse effects in rats.
1,8-Bis(diphenylphosphino)biphenylene. A new ligand for late transition metal complexes
Authors: Kutter Felix , Denhof Andreas , Lork Enno , Mebs Stefan , Beckmann Jens
Published: March 2018

The synthesis of the isomeric compounds 1,8-bis(diphenylphosphino)biphenylene (1) and 1,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)biphenylene (2) is reported. Compound1was used as bidentate ligand towards late transition metal chlorides giving rise to six complexes1·MCl2(M=Ni, Pd, Pt) and1·MCl (M=Cu, Ag, Au), which have been fully characterized. The electronic bond characteristics of the polar-covalent M–P and M–Cl bonds of1·MCl2(M=Ni, Pd, Pt) and1·MCl (M=Cu, Ag, Au) were determined by a computational real-space bonding indicator (RSBI) analyses including the atoms-in-molecules, electron localizability indicator, and non-covalent interactions (NCI) index methods based on the molecular structures established by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Consistent with the electronegativity differences, the polarity of the M–Cl bonds is found to be systematically higher compared to the M–P bonds. In addition, there is a tendency for decreasing bond polarities downwards the column (Ag–P is an exception). Consequently, the highest bond polarities are observed for the Ni–Cl and Cu–Cl bonds, whereas the lowest polarities are observed for the Pt–P and Au–P bonds.
Synthesis and characterization of the new tin borate SnB8O11(OH)4
Authors: Schönegger Sandra , Wurst Klaus , Heymann Gunter , Schaur Andreas , Saxer Andreas , Johrendt Dirk , Huppertz Hubert
Published: March 2018

A new tin(II) borate with the composition SnB8O11(OH)4was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal process. It crystallizes in the centrosymmetric monoclinic space groupP21/n(no. 14) with the lattice parametersa=790.1(1),b=1402.2(2),c=994.8(1) pm, andβ=90.40(5)° (Z=4). The new compound SnB8O11(OH)4is isotypic to PbB8O11(OH)4and isostructural to BaB8O11(OH)4. The borate layers are built up from fundamental building blocks (FBBs) with the composition [B8O11(OH)4]2−. Four of these FBBs form a nine-membered ring wherein the Sn2+cations are located. These boron-oxygen layers are further connected by O–H···O hydrogen bond interactions. The characterization of SnB8O11(OH)4is based on single-crystal X-ray diffraction data, vibrational spectroscopy, DFT calculations, and thermoanalytical investigations including high temperature powder XRD.
La entonación interrogativa del español en la frontera México-EEUU de América: comparación de tres corpus de habla de informantes texanos con estudios superiores
Authors: Dorta Josefa
Published: March 2018

The objective of this work is analysing absolute interrogative sentences from the Spanish of San Antonio de Texas using three corpus featuring different levels of spontaneity (formal ad hoc, situational and conversational), and uttered by native speakers with superior studies. The choice of these corpus and their acoustic analyses have been performed according to the methodology established by the international project AMPER (Atlas Multimédia Prosodique de l’Espace Roman). Furthermore, we have undertaken the phonetic-phonological labelling of the boundary tones and of initial and nuclear pitch accents within the framework of the autosegmental-metrical model. This study has been carried out with the aim of contributing to the knowledge of Texan intonation, in order to make comparisons with other varieties of Spanish language as well as to include it in the international Atlas AMPER. We hypothesize that interrogatives from the informants considered follow the patterns described for Mexican interrogatives (Sosa, 1999; Ávila, 2003; Martín Butragueño, 2004, among others), taking into account the geographical location of San Antonio de Texas in relation to Mexico and the influence of Mexican immigration, which has a strong presence in San Antonio. Results provide evidence of such influence, particularly in the final ascent of the F0.
Note sulla storia lessicale di caviaro / caviale
Authors: Schweickard Wolfgang
Published: March 2018

Italian caviaro / caviale ʻsturgeon roeʼ is a borrowing from Greek χαβιάρι. The Greek term, which dates back to the 9th century, does not derive from Turkish, as has often been assumed so far. The chronology of the historical records clearly shows that, on the contrary, Turkish havyar, which does not appear before the 14th century, is a borrowing from Greek. The merchandise and the term became known in Italy in the 13th/14th centuries in the wake of Black Sea trade. The type caviale appears mainly in Genoese documents, whereas caviaro is tipical for Venetian sources. As far as Tuscan caviale is concerned, it cannot be decided with certainty if it was modelled on Genoese caviale or if it is the result of an independent development. Whatever the case, in the course of the 16th/17th centuries Tuscan caviale made its way as the Italian standard variant. On the basis of the Venetian type caviaro, from the 15th century onwards, the term has spread all over Europe (Sp. caviar, Fr. caviar, Germ. Kaviar, etc.).
Effect of Sample Reconstitution Methods on the Behaviors of Granular Materials under Shearing
Authors: Li Yao , Yang Yunming , Yu Hai-Sui , Roberts Gethin
Published: March 2018

The effect of sample reconstitution methods on the behavior of sand under shearing is investigated by using the first commercially available Variable Direction Dynamic Cyclic Simple Shear System. Three sample reconstitution methods are used in this study, which are as follows: the dry funnel method, air pluviation, and dried wet tamping. Because only dry specimens can be tested in many simple shear apparatuses, in this study, a new method called dried wet tamping is used to model the soil fabric generated by the wet tamping method, wherein the soil sample prepared by wet tamping is dried before being tested. Leighton Buzzard sand at various relative densities is tested in monotonic, one-directional cyclic, and two-dimensional circular cyclic simple shear tests. Experimental results show that different sample reconstitution methods have limited effects on the shear behavior in monotonic loading tests. On the contrary, the sample reconstitution methods greatly influence the dynamic responses of sand, including the undrained one-dimensional cyclic and two-dimensional circular cyclic loading. The liquefaction resistance is the greatest using the dried wet tamping method, followed by the dry funnel method and air pluviation method. These test results are also compared with previous studies on sample reconstitution methods, and their similarities and differences are analyzed.
On the Oxidative Ablation and Mechanical Properties of T300 Carbon Fibers at Elevated Temperatures
Authors: Liu Leibo , Huang Pengfei , Miao Min , Wuyun Qiqige , Li Tenghui , Su Fei
Published: March 2018

Carbon fibers are the main component and load carrier within many high-temperature composites. Oxidative ablation of carbon fibers is the main failure mechanism of high-temperature composites and significantly affects the mechanical properties of the composites. The effects of the ablation of carbon fiber at high temperatures on carbon fiber mechanical properties, nevertheless, have not been systematically studied in the available literature. In the present investigation, the oxidative ablation behavior of carbon fibers from room temperature to 900°C has been systematically investigated by employing a thermogravimetric analyzer and in situ video detection. Detectable carbon fiber weight loss was initiated when the temperature was elevated to 600°C within the air environment. The video images showed that the color of the carbon fiber surfaces changed dramatically and then the fibers disappeared gradually, indicating that the carbon fibers underwent a chemical reaction, i.e., oxidative ablation. The static mechanical strength of carbon fiber at various temperatures was investigated and was found to start decreasing significantly at temperatures above 500°C, even though no obvious oxidative ablation occurred. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectrum reveal that the microstructure transition from graphite to nongraphite carbon is the main reason for strength reduction.
AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR NO MUNÍCIPIO DE NOVA PALMA- RS: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE AS DINÂMICAS E POTENCIALIDADES / Farming Family in Nova Palma - RS Municipality: an Analysis on the Dynamics and Potential
Authors: Manfio Vanessa
Published: March 2018

A agricultura familiar é significativa para o desenvolvimento regional e do país, estando presente em diversas áreas brasileiras. No município de Nova Palma esta categoria social predomina no espaço rural, proporcionando a geração de alimentos e renda. A modernização agrícola implantada recentemente na região apenas tem caráter facilitador do manejo e produção dos gêneros agrícolas, pois as propriedades são na maioria pequenas e voltadas a agricultura de autoconsumo. Além disso, as altas declividades e poucos recursos financeiros impedem a incorporação de tecnologias associadas ao agronegócio, sendo as poucas mudanças recursos financeiros e técnicos introduzidos pela CAMNPAL no campo, trazendo novas perspectivas de desenvolvimento. Neste sentido, o presente artigo objetiva analisar as condições, as dinâmicas e as características da agricultura familiar no contexto novapalmense, relacionando com a modernização do campo. Para cumprir com os objetivos propostos foram realizadas diferentes etapas da pesquisa: coleta de dados em fontes primárias e secundárias, trabalho de campo, revisão de literaturas, aplicação de entrevistas semiestruturadas e análise de dados.ABSTRACTFamily farming is significant for regional development and the country, being present in several Brazilian areas. In the municipality of Nova Palma this social category predominant in rural areas, providing food and generating income.The recently implemented agricultural modernization in the region only have facilitator character of the management and production of farm products, because the properties are mostly small and focused on autoconsumo. In addition, steep slopes and limited financial resources prevent the incorporation of technologies for agribusiness. And the few changes, financial and technical resources introduced by CAMNPAL in the field, bringing new development perspectives. In this sense, this article aims to analyze the conditions, dynamics and characteristics of family farming in novapalmense context, relating to the modernization of the countryside. To meet the proposed objectives were carried out different stages of the research: collecting data on primary and secondary sources, fieldwork, literature review, interviews application semistructured and data analysis.Keywords: family farming; Nova Palma-RS; agricultural modernity; agricultural diversification.
EXPANSÃO URBANA DE CIDADES MÉDIAS DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO (1938-2005) / Urban Sprawl of Medium-Sized Cities of São Paulo State (1938-2005)
Authors: Trentin Gracieli
Published: March 2018

As cidades médias caracterizam-se por apresentar maiores taxas de crescimento urbano e, consequentemente, maiores alterações em sua morfologia. Este fato tem sido observado, nas últimas décadas, frente às novas tendências de urbanização. O objetivo deste estudo foi delimitar e analisar a expansão das formas urbanas a partir de uma amostra de 14 cidades médias do estado de São Paulo, Brasil, selecionadas a partir de critérios de tamanho, demográficos e físico-geográficos. A dinâmica espacial e temporal dessas áreas urbanas foi caracterizada considerando diferentes fases dos processos de urbanização e industrialização do estado de São Paulo e do Brasil, no período entre 1938 e 2005. As representações cartográficas da expansão urbana no período considerado permitiram observar a variação quanto ao formato urbano, de alongado à circular. Em linhas gerais, verificou-se que a maior irregularidade urbana tendeu a ocorrer nas cidades entrecortadas ou alinhadas a importantes eixos de circulação e também naquelas com maior proximidade aos grandes centros urbanos, como São Paulo e Campinas.ABSTRACTThe medium-sized cities are characterized by high rates of urban growth and consequently they present great changes in their morphologies. This fact has been observed in the last decades in face of the new urbanization trends. The aim of this paper was to identify and analyze the urban sprawl from a set of 14 medium-sized cities of São Paulo State. These cities were selected by size, demographic and geographical criteria. The spatial and temporal dynamic of these cities was characterized considering the different phases of the urban industrial evolution in São Paulo State and Brazil, from 1938 until 2005. The cartographic representations of urban sprawl in that period allowed us to observe the variation in urban morphology, ranging from elongated to circular. In fact, we verified that the largest urban irregularities tend to occur in cities which are cropped or aligned to important transport roads and also in cities near of big urban centers, like São Paulo and Campinas.Keywords: spatial analysis; urban morphology; urban growth.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: Simon Adriano Luis Heck , Martins Débora Pinto
Published: March 2018

Apresentação do Volume 01, Número 02 da Revista Geographia Meridionalis.
Unconventional NMDA Receptor Signaling
Authors: Dore Kim , Stein Ivar S. , Brock Jennifer A. , Castillo Pablo E. , Zito Karen , Sjöström P. Jesper
Published: March 2018

In the classical view, NMDA receptors (NMDARs) are stably expressed at the postsynaptic membrane, where they act via Ca2+to signal coincidence detection in Hebbian plasticity. More recently, it has been established that NMDAR-mediated transmission can be dynamically regulated by neural activity. In addition, NMDARs have been found presynaptically, where they cannot act as conventional coincidence detectors. Unexpectedly, NMDARs have also been shown to signal metabotropically, without the need for Ca2+. This review highlights novel findings concerning these unconventional modes of NMDAR action.
Sensation during Active Behaviors
Authors: Busse Laura , Cardin Jessica A. , Chiappe M. Eugenia , Halassa Michael M. , McGinley Matthew J. , Yamashita Takayuki , Saleem Aman B.
Published: March 2018

A substantial portion of our sensory experience happens during active behaviors such as walking around or paying attention. How do sensory systems work during such behaviors? Neural processing in sensory systems can be shaped by behavior in multiple ways ranging from a modulation of responsiveness or sharpening of tuning to a dynamic change of response properties or functional connectivity. Here, we review recent findings on the modulation of sensory processing during active behaviors in different systems: insect vision, rodent thalamus, and rodent sensory cortices. We discuss the circuit-level mechanisms that might lead to these modulations and their potential role in sensory function. Finally, we highlight the open questions and future perspectives of this exciting new field.
Adolescence and Reward: Making Sense of Neural and Behavioral Changes Amid the Chaos
Authors: Walker Deena M. , Bell Margaret R. , Flores Cecilia , Gulley Joshua M. , Willing Jari , Paul Matthew J.
Published: March 2018

Adolescence is a time of significant neural and behavioral change with remarkable development in social, emotional, and cognitive skills. It is also a time of increased exploration and risk-taking (e.g., drug use). Many of these changes are thought to be the result of increased reward-value coupled with an underdeveloped inhibitory control, and thus a hypersensitivity to reward. Perturbations during adolescence can alter the developmental trajectory of the brain, resulting in long-term alterations in reward-associated behaviors. This review highlights recent developments in our understanding of how neural circuits, pubertal hormones, and environmental factors contribute to adolescent-typical reward-associated behaviors with a particular focus on sex differences, the medial prefrontal cortex, social reward, social isolation, and drug use. We then introduce a new approach that makes use of natural adaptations of seasonally breeding species to investigate the role of pubertal hormones in adolescent development. This research has only begun to parse out contributions of the many neural, endocrine, and environmental changes to the heightened reward sensitivity and increased vulnerability to mental health disorders that characterize this life stage.
Illuminating Neural Circuits: From Molecules to MRI
Authors: Lee Jin Hyung , Kreitzer Anatol C. , Singer Annabelle C. , Schiff Nicholas D.
Published: March 2018

Neurological disease drives symptoms through pathological changes to circuit functions. Therefore, understanding circuit mechanisms that drive behavioral dysfunction is of critical importance for quantitative diagnosis and systematic treatment of neurological disease. Here, we describe key technologies that enable measurement and manipulation of neural activity and neural circuits. Applying these approaches led to the discovery of circuit mechanisms underlying pathological motor behavior, arousal regulation, and protein accumulation. Finally, we discuss how optogenetic functional magnetic resonance imaging reveals global scale circuit mechanisms, and how circuit manipulations could lead to new treatments of neurological diseases.
Pengaruh Rata-Rata Lama Berpendidikan dan Pengeluaran Pemerintah Terhadap Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja
Authors: Abdul Makna Gambang
Published: March 2018

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh rata-rata lama pendidikan dan pengeluaran pemerintah terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja, apakah koefiseien negatif ataukah positif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah koefisien negatif dari rata-rata lama berpendidikan adalah -37,61 yang berarti jika rata-rata lama berpendidikan naik 1% maka penyerapan tenaga kerja turun 37,61. Koefisien positif dari pengeluaran pemerintah sektor pendidikan sebesar 9,48 yang berarti jika pengeluaran pemerintah sektor pendidikan naik 1% maka penyerapan tenaga kerja naik sebesar 9,48. Koefisien positif dari pengeluaran pemerintah sektor kesehatan sebesar 1,81 yang berarti jika pengeluaran pemerintah sektor kesehatan naik sebesar 1% maka penyerapan tenaga kerja juga naik sebesar 1,81. Rata-rata lama berpendidikan. Pengeluaran pemerintah sektor pendidikan dan pengeluaran pemerintah sektor kesehatan secara bersama sama berpengaruh terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja.

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the average length of education and government spending on employment, whether the coefficient negative or positive.Results from this study is the negative coefficient of the average length of education is -37.61 that means if the average length of education rose 1%, the employment fell 37.61. Positive coefficient of government expenditures for education sector is 9.48, which means if the government education spending rose 1%, the employment increased by 9.48. Positive coefficient of government spending health sector amounted to 1.81 which means that if the government health sector spending rose by 1% then employment also rose by 1.81. The average length of education. Government expenditure of education sector and the health sector of government spending with the same effect on employment
Analysis of Developing Batik Industry Cluster in Bakaran Village Central Java Province
Authors: Hermanto Hermanto , Haryati Y. Titik
Published: March 2018

SMEs grow in a cluster in a certain geographical area. The entrepreneurs grow and thrive through the business cluster. Central Java Province has a lot of business clusters in improving the regional economy, one of which is batik industry cluster. Pati Regency is one of regencies / city in Central Java that has the lowest turnover. Batik industy cluster in Pati develops quite well, which can be seen from the increasing number of batik industry incorporated in the cluster. This research examines the strategy of developing the batik industry cluster in Pati Regency. The purpose of this research is to determine the proper strategy for developing the batik industry clusters in Pati. The method of research is quantitative. The analysis tool of this research is the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunity, Threats (SWOT) analysis. The result of SWOT analysis in this research shows that the proper strategy for developing the batik industry cluster in Pati is optimizing the management of batik business cluster in Bakaran Village; the local government provides information of the facility of business capital loans; the utilization of labors from Bakaran Village while improving the quality of labors by training, and marketing the Bakaran batik to the broader markets while maintaining the quality of batik. Advice that can be given from this research is that the parties who have a role in batik industry cluster development in Bakaran Village, Pati Regency, such as the Local Government.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Ekspor Karet Indonesia ke Malaysia Tahun 1983-2013
Authors: Kusrini Aini , Novandalina Arini
Published: March 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ekspor karet Indonesia ke Malaysia. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder. Dimana data yang diperoleh diwujudkan dalam bentuk angka dan analisis menggunakan metode statistika dan ekonometrika.  Penelitian ini menggunakan data runtut waktu (time series). Variabel dalam penelitian ini adalah luas areal lahan, produksi, dan kurs rupiah terhadap ekspor karet Indonesia ke Negara Malaysia.Data di analisis dengan metode kuantitatif. Metode analisis yang digunakan Ordinary Least Square (OLS) dengan menggunakan alat bantu sofware Eviews. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh bahwa luas areal lahan,Produksi,Kurs pada analisis regresi liniear berganda berpengaruh Signifikan terhadap ekspor karet Indonesia ke Malaysia. Luas lahan berpengaruh terhadap ekspor sebesar 2.050, produksi berpengaruh terhadap ekspor sebesar 0.000368, Kurs berpengaruh terhadap ekspor sebesar 0.090. Hasil penelitian dapat diberi saran yaitu Sebaiknya pemerintah dan petani karet bekerjasama meminimalisir pengalihan lahan karet, Pemberian subsidi bibit karet kepada petani karet dan Sebaiknya para eksportir mempelajari strategi dagang internasional sehingga selalu dalam posisi tawar yang baik dalam kondisi apapun.

The purpose of this study to describe the factors influence of Indonesian rubber export to Malaysia. The data used in this secondary data. Where the data is obtained be formed in the form number and analysis using statistical and econometric methods. This study use time series data (time series) the variable in this study is the wide land of area, the production exchange rate againts Indonesia rubber export to the country of Malaysia. The data were analyzed with quantitative method. The method of analysis used ordinary least square  (OLS) using eviews software tool. Based on the results obtained that the wide land of area, exchange on multiple linear regression analysis significant influence in the Indonesia rubber export to Malaysia the land of area effect in export by 2050. The production amounted to 0.000368 impact to export, exchange rate effect in the export by 0090. The results of research can be given suggestions are: The government and rubber farmer should cooperate to minimize the shift of rubber plantation area, The providing subsidies the seed of rubber to the rubber farmer and  The exports should learning International trade strategy untill it is in a good bargaining position in any condition.
Pengaruh Kondisi Individu terhadap Keputusan Migrasi Sirkuler ke Kota Semarang
Authors: Rahma Anggraini Hastu , Fafurida Fafurida
Published: March 2018

Fenomena migrasi sangat mewarnai di beberapa negara berkembang, termasuk di berbagai daerah di Indonesia. Di Indonesia terutama banyak tenaga kerja yang berasal dari daerah pedesaan mengalir ke daerah perkotaan, Salah satunya dari Kabupaten Kendal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap keputusan migrasi sirkuler yang antara lain meliputi jenis kelamin, usia, status perkawinan, tingkat pendidikan dan pendapatan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah tenaga kerja kabupaten Kendal yang bekerja di Kota Semarang dan menjadi migrasi sirkuler yang jumlahnya 1.135 jiwa Tidak semua tenaga kerja dalam populasi menjadi objek dalam penelitian ini karena jumlahnya sulit untuk diketahui. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan metode Snowball sampling dalam hal ini sampel adalah tenaga kerja di sektor formal yang bekerja di Kota Semarang dan menjadi migrasi sirkuler yang berjumlah 92 responden. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Jenis kelamin berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap migrasi sirkuler, usia berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap migrasi sirkuler, status perkawinan berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap migrasi sirkuler, tingkat pendidikan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap migrasi sirkuler, pendapatan berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap migrasi sirkuler.

The phenomenon of migration is very coloring in some developing countries, including in the various regions in Indonesia . In Indonesia especially many workers coming from rural regions flowed into the urban area, One of Kendal District. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the decision of circular migration which includes gender, age , marital status , education and income levels . In this study the object studied is the workforce in the formal sector who work in the city of Semarang and becomes circular migration. The population in this study was a labor of Kendal district who work in the city of Semarang and becomes circular migration which numbers 1,135 souls Not all workers in the population become the object of this study because the amount is hard to know. Sampling was done by snowball sampling method in this case the sample is labor in the formal sector who work in the city of Semarang and becomes circular migration which amounted to 92 respondents. Based on the results of the study indicate that the Gender positive and significant to circular migration, age positive and not significant to circular migration, marital status negative and not significant to circular migration, education level positive and significant impact on circular migration, revenue negative effect and significant impact on circular migration.
Distribusi Fungsi Pelayanan Kecamatan dan Interaksi antar Kecamatan di Kabupaten Tegal
Authors: Budi Setiawan Nur , Prishardoyo Bambang
Published: March 2018

Pelayanan publik adalah segala kegiatan pelayanan yang diselenggarakan oleh penyelenggara pelayanan sebagai upaya pemenuhan kebutuhan penerima pelayanan, Pelayanan publik ini menjadi semakin penting karena senantiasa berhubungan dengan masyarakat yang memiliki keanekaragaman kepentingan dan tujuan. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi fungsi pelayanan kecamatan serta interaksi antar kecamatan pada setiap Satuan Wilayah Pembangunan (SWP) di Kabupaten Tegal. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dari kedua masalah yang diperoleh bahwa Distribusi fungsi pelayanan menunjukan bahwa Kecamatan yang memiliki jumlah penduduk sedikit belum tentu jumlah fasilitasnya juga sedikit, dengan kata lain terjadi ketidakmerataan fasilitas di Kabupaten Tegal. Tingkat interaksi menunjukan bahwa Kecamatan yang memiliki jumlah tingkat interaksi tertinggi adalah Kecamatan Margasari, dan Kecamatan yang memilki jumlah Interaksi Terendah adalah Kecamatan Talang, Keterkaitan antara Distribusi fungsi pelayanan dengan Interaksi antar wilayah menunjukan semakin rendah jumlah fasilitas suatu Kecamatan maka semakin tinggi tingkat interaksi dengan Kecamatan lainnya, hal ini terjadi karena untuk memenuhi kebutuhan suatu daerah, maka daerah tersebut harus mengakses fasilitas daerahlainnya

Public service is any service activity organized by service providers as addressing the needs of service recipients, public services have become increasingly important because it is always in touch with people who have a diversity of interests and goals. Therefore, this study aims to determine the distribution of the service function and interaction among sub-districts in each Regional Unit Development (SWP) in Tegal regency. Based on the research results obtained from the second issue that the distribution of the service function indicates that the sub-district which has a population of a little bit is not necessarily the number of facilities are also a little bit, in other words going inequality facilities in Tegal regency. The level of interaction indicate that the Regency which have the highest number of population is Margasari Regency, and the Regency that have the lowest number of interaction is Talang Regency. The relevance between the service fuction distribution with the interaction between region indicate that the number of facilities a district is lower, then the level of interaction with other Regency is higher. It happened because to fulfill the requirement a region, so that region have to access the facility of other regions.
Mekanisme Transmisi Kebijakan Moneter dalam Mempengaruhi Inflasi dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi di Indonesia
Authors: Yudi Setiawan Rifky , Karsinah Karsinah
Published: March 2018

Sejak dikeluarkannya UU Bank Indonesia yang baru tahun 1999, Bank Indonesia telah diberi amanah sebagai otoritas moneter ganda yang dapat menjalankan kebijakan moneter konvensional maupun syariah. Sejak saat itu perbankan dan keuangan syariah berkembang pesat.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat alur transmisi kebijakan moneter dari sisi konvensional dan syariah dalam mempengaruhi inflasi dan pertumbuhan ekonomi, yang kemudian membandingkan keduanya.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jalur konvensional memiliki alur sesuai dengan teori transmisi kebijakan moneter yang ada hingga mempengaruhi inflasi dan pertumbuhan ekonomi, sedangkan jalur syariah belum mempunyai alur yang sesuai dengan teori kebijakan moneter yang ada. Berdasarkan hasil VECM variabel syariah dapat menurunkan laju inflasi dan meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi, sedangkan variabel konvensional dapat menurunkan laju inflasi akan tetapi menahan laju pertumbuhan ekonomi. Kemudian berdasarkan hasil FEVD jalur konvensional lebih berpengaruh dalam mengendalikan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan inflasi dengan masing-masing kontribusi sebesar 50,5% dan 19,97%, sedangkan jalur syariah masing-masing sebesar 29,07%. dan 19,47%.

Since New Banking Act in 1998, Indonesia has implemented a dual banking system, where conventional and Islamic banks can operate side by side throughout Indonesia. With the implementation of Bank of Indonesia’s Act in 1999, Bank of Indonesia has a dual mandate to conduct both conventional and Islamic monetary policies. Since then, the Islamic banking and finance has been growing rapidly.  The aim of this study is to see how transmission channel of monetary policy from side of conventional and Sharia channel to Influence Inflation and Economic Growth compare them both. The results showed the conventional channel is worked according to the theory of transmission mechanism of monetary policy that affect the final target inflation and economic growth, whereas Sharia channel does not worked according to the monetary policy. Based on the results of VECM on Sharia channel variable can reduce the inflation and increase the economic growth at the same time, while the variable of conventional channel can reduce the inflation but also reduce the economic growth at the same time. Then based on the results of FEVD conventional channel is more effective in controlling the economic growth and the inflation with contribution of 50.5%  and 19.97%. while the Islamic bank financing channel with contribution of 29.07% and 19.47%.
Determinant of World Oil Price and Fed Funds Rate on Indonesia Inflation
Authors: Masadi Masadi
Published: March 2018

The changing global economic cycle may affect the Indonesia inflation, such as world oil prices and Fed Funds Rate. This research aims at analyzing the direct or indirect effects that cause the changes in the world oil prices and the Fed Funds Rate to the volatility of inflation in Indonesia. The analytical tool used in this research is path analysis. The research results is a significant direct effect of the world oil price variable on the inflation, there is a significant direct effect of the Fed Funds Rate variable on the inflation, and there is a significant direct effect of the Bank Indonesia (BI) variable on the inflation. The variable of the amount of money in circulation has no significant direct effect on the Indonesia inflation, there is a significant direct effect of the variables of the world oil prices and the Fed Funds Rate on the money in circulation, and there is a significant direct effect of the Fed Funds Rate variable on the money in circulation. There is a significant direct effect of the world oil price variable on the BI rate, and there is significant direct effect of the Fed Funds Rate variable on the BI rate.
The Socio-Economic Influence of Married Women Decision to Work as Family Walfare Improvement
Authors: R Binti , Karolina Br. Sebayang Lesta
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this research is to draw industrial development strategy batik to increase the competitiveness of batik cluster Batangan in Batang distric. Methods used in research is quantitative descriptive using three of analysis is descriptive, policy analysis matrix (PAM) and analytic hierarchy process ( AHP ). The research results show obstacles in the development of cluster batik Batangan consisting of five major aspects that is aspects human resources, financial aspects, marketing aspects, raw materials aspects and technology aspects. Analysis pam obtained the result that cluster batik Batangan having competitiveness through the comparative excellences ( a value 0.25 ) or competitive advantage ( a value at 0.24 ). The results of analytic hierarchy process obtained development strategy cluster business batik Batangan consisting of five program criteria which are prioritized the first criteria raw materials ( a value weight 0,254), second financial criteria ( a value weight 0,231), third criteria technology ( a value weight 0,211), fourth criteria human resources ( a value weight 0,193) and fifth criteria marketing ( a value weight 0,111).
The Strenghtening Strategy of Tax Parking in Semarang Regency
Authors: Hanydar Rizki Novela , Rahman Yozi Aulia
Published: March 2018

The purpose of this research is to know and analyze the acceptance of parking tax, obstacles faced, and exact strategy which is used to strengthening of parking tax revenue of Semarang Regency. Parking tax revenue in Semarang Regency has enormous potential. Increase in every year does not necessarily make the parking tax revenue to contribute greatly to the tax revenue area of Semarang regency. Parking tax revenues even in 2013 are only 7% of local taxes. The effectiveness also has a trend that tends to decline every year.The method used in this research is quantitative research method using four analysis that is growth analysis, contribution analysis, effectiveness analysis, and analysis of AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process). Informants from this research consists of 8 keypersons consisting of elements of government service and taxpayer parking. AHP is used to process the data and select the most important and appropriate aspects and alternatives to which not to strengthen the parking tax revenue of Semarang Regency. The result of research by using Analitycal Hierarchy Process (AHP) can be seen that the strategy of strengthening of parking tax revenue of Semarang Regency 2010-2016 consists of several criteria of program prioritized in the process of strengthening the first criteria of taxpayer participation (weight value 0.425), the two regulatory criteria Weighted value 0.242), third, socialization criteria and excellent tax service (weight value 0.198), and four criteria of implementation of the regulation (weight value 0.135). Alternative priority program is to increase the participation of taxpayers (weight value 0.288). Furthermore, the policy of setting the target of parking tax (weight value 0.164) and increase taxpayer compliance (weighted value 0.144).