bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Li Tzuultaq´a ut li Ch´och´. Una visión de la tierra, el mundo y la identidad a través de la tradición oral q´eqchi´ de Guatemala
Authors: Estrada Ochoa Adriana C.
Published: May 2016

Como ocurre con otros pueblos mesoamericanos, para los q’eqchi’es la tierra está cargada de significados diversos y complejos, que involucran dimensiones materiales, histróricas, sociales y culturales. La tierra se vincula de manera estrecha con la identidad de los q’eqchi’es, a nivel personal y comunitario. En la tradición oral q’eqchi’, la tierra es una alteridad sagrada que participa cotidianamente en la definición identitaria. Es también personaje de relatos cosmogónicos, que proporcionó a los hombres para su existencia cultural. Además, es el vínculo con los antepasados que, junto con otras alteridades, siguen habitando en el universo q’eqchi’ contemporáneo. El propósito aquí es discutir la cosmovisión q’eqchi’ en torno al carácter sagrado de la naturaleza, señalando su vigencia en el discurso de su identidad étnica contemporánea.
Un análisis arqueoastronómico del edificio circular Q152 de Mazapán
Authors: Galindo Trejo Jesús
Published: May 2016

El edificio circular Q152 de Mazapán se ha considerado frecuentemente como un observatorio similar al de El Caracol en Chichén Itzá. En este trabajo presento un minucioso análisis arqueoastronómico que demuestra que se trata más bien de un observatorio caledárico-astronómico, donde se señala la llegada de ciertos días importantes que dividen al año de acuerdo con cuentas de días expresables por números definidos por ciertas características del sistema calendárico mesoamericano. Este edificio representa un magnífico ejemplo de la práctica ancestral que estuvo vigente durante varios milenios en Mesoamérica.
El sacrificio humano por extracción de corazón. Una evaluación osteotafonómica de violencia ritual entre los mayas del Clásico
Authors: Tiesler Blos Vera , Cucina Andrea
Published: May 2016

Este trabajo proporciona nuevos datos osteológicos y taxonómicos sobre el sacrificio humano por extracción del corazón, practicado entre los mayas del Clásico, así como sobre los tratamientos del cuerpo humano asociados con aquella ceremonia. El estudio está basado en una propuesta de evaluación de los pasos rituales integrados con la práctica. El modelo se aplica a la reconstrucción e interpretación de las marcas de violencia perimortem encontradas en cuatro osamentas de Palenque, Calakmul y Becán, México. Los presentes resultados, interpretados conjuntamente con fuentes etnohistóricas e iconográficas, nos permite plantear que la extracción cardiaca sólo formaba parte de un conjunto de pasos rituales concertados y dirigidos tanto a la occisión de la vida humana como a la ofrenda de sus esencias vitales. En un plano metodológico concluimos que la evidencia ósea directa sobre la operación siempre será escasa en el registro regional.
Don E. Dumond, El machete y la cruz. La sublevación de campesinos de Yucatán, tradición de Luis F. Verano. México: UNAM, Plumsock Mesoamerican Studies, Maya Educational Foundation, 2005
Authors: Ruiz Medrano Ethelia
Published: May 2016

Esta erudita obra, originalmente publicada en inglés en 1997 por la University of Nebraska Press, y traducida al castellano por Luis F. Verano, es sin duda una valiosa aportación sobre la conocida Guerra de Castas, y toma su lugar entre las obras clásicas de Villa rojas (Alfonso Villa Rojas, Los elegidos de Dios. Etnografía de los mayas de Quintana Roo, 1ª reimpresión. México: Instituto Nacional Indigenista, 1987), Reed (Nelson Reed, The Caste War of Yucatán. California: Stanford University Press, 1964) y Bricker (Victoria Reifler Bricker, The Indian Christ, the Indian King. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1981). Se trata de un grueso volumen de más de 600 páginas, con mapas pertinentes y cuadros que amplían nuestra visión de este episodio fundamental de la historia de México. Una obra escrita con sencillez y profundidad, con un estilo sagaz, y en ocasiones irónico, de una diáfana claridad.
Aspectos corporativos de la persona (personhood) y la encarnación (embodiment) entre los mayas del período clásico
Authors: Gillespie Susan D.
Published: May 2016

Estudios recientes han clasificado la diversidad cultural de Mesoamérica según dos estrategias político-económicas opuestas. En la estrategia de red el poder es ejercido por individuos, mientras en la estrategia corporativa el poder es compartido entre grupos corporativos grandes. Se piensa que la civilización maya del periodo Clásico desarrolló la estrategia de red, mientras que Teotihuacan aprovechó la estrategia corporativa. Se considera como evidencia para la estrategia de red el énfasis de los mayas en las representaciones de reyes, entierros elaborados y palacios. Sin embargo, la literatura antropológica sobre el tema de personhood demuestra dificultades al distinguir entre individuos y grupos, y por eso surgen dudas acerca de la utilidad de la dicotomía red/corporativa. Examinar cómo los cuerpos de los reyes encarnaron los grupos corporativos (los gobernantes mayas del Clásico personificaron casas reales) revela nuevas ideas para comprender las estrategias políticas mayas.
Las orejas de K´inich Janahb´Pakal: Comentarios sobre una inscripción olvidada de Palenque
Authors: Bernal Romero Guillermo
Published: May 2016

Este trabajo analiza la inscripción de las orejeras que formaban parte del ajuar funerario del gobernante palencano K’inich Janahb’ Pakal. Propone que los textos de ltales ornamentos se refieren a dos deidades asociadas con la lluvia y el rayo, Chaahk y Yopaat, estrechamente vinculadas entre sí y con el dios K’awiil. Los registros de las dos primeras deidades se relacionan con la identidad ultraterrena de Pakal, ya que al morir éste fue concebido como una encarnación sagrada de K’awiil. El texto también señala que las orejeras fueron tributadas por O’-kan, dignatario originario de una localidad foránea llamada Lah, afiliada políticamente al señorío de Piedras Negras. Tales ornamentos debieron formar parte de un lote mayor de piezas de jadeíta que habrían sido utilizadas para confeccionar otros adornos del atuendo mortuorio de Pakal.
Imaginando a los mayas de hoy: Autorrepresentación y política
Authors: Duarte Duarte Ana Rosa
Published: May 2016

En este artículo se analiza el proceso de representación y autorrepresentación de los mayas de Yucatán en Sáastal: Los hijos de la Santa Gracia, una video-ficción de cincuenta y cinco minutos. En Sáastal se pone en escena el drama de la vida cotidiana de una familia maya de acuerdo con la imaginación, tanto de los mayas que participamos en la producción como de los no mayas. Se analiza cómo la convivencia de la cultura maya con las diversas políticas civilizatorias, entre éstas, las de desarrollo, modernización y globalización, han influido en el imaginario de los mayas contemporáneos. Esta convivencia entre dos culturas ha llevado a los mayas a adoptar “identidades suaves”, que les permiten actuar de acuerdo con las circunstancias. En Sáastal, los mayas “performamos”, recreamos e instrumentalizamos la cultura y convertimos en ficticias nuestras propias identidades.
La memoria de los ancianos mayas prehispánicos. Historiografía des de una perspectiva de género (siglos xx y xxi)
Authors: García Valgañón Rocío
Published: May 2016

En este texto se exponen los estudios realizados sobre ancianos mesoamericanos y, en particular, sobre las mujeres mayas prehispánicas, a lo largo del siglo xx y principios del xxi, en el campo de la Historia, Arqueología, Antropología, Epigrafía e Iconografía, desde una perspectiva de edad y género y yendo de lo general a lo concreto. De este modo se verá que los dioses, sus aspectos y funciones, han recibido un tratamiento prioritario al ser el objeto principal de las fuentes, dejándose de lado a los ancianos reales y los temas prosaicos. Las más desfavorecidas han sido las mujeres, de las que sólo se destaca su labor como parteras, curanderas, etc. y su faceta sobrenatural. Finalmente, el conocimiento que se tiene de unos y de otras se desprende de la comparación con sus homólogas divinas.
Midiendo una metrópoli: metodología y asentamiento en Chunchucmil, Yucatán
Authors: Hutson Scott , Hixson David , Magnoni Aline , Mazeau Daniel , Dahlin Bruce
Published: May 2016

Chunchucmil, centro urbano del noroeste de Yucatán, fue uno de los sitios mayas más extensos y densamente poblados del Clásico Temprano, aunque no tiene textos glíficos ni pirámides enormes. Diez temporadas de mapeo han revelado que el sitio tuvo un patrón de asentamiento complejo que se puede dividr en varias zonas, basándose en datos tales como: la presencia de conjuntos arquitectónicos ceremoniales, la densidad de residencias y el nivel departicipación en la economía urbana. Esta investigación se enfoca en el difícil trabajo de definir los límites de la ciudad y presentar estimaciones sobre el tamaño de su población.
Marco Estrada Saavedra. La Comunidad Armada Rebelde y el EZLN. Un estudio histórico y sociológico sobre las bases de apoyo zapatistas en las Cañadas tojolobales de la Selva Lacandona (1930-2003). México: El Colegio de México, 2007
Authors: Lisbona Guillén Miguel
Published: May 2016

Desde las primeras páginas del libro, el autor invita a un diálogo interdisciplinario, a la vez que asume la cesión de reflexiones teóricas abiertas para decantarse por un empirismo más nítido conforme los capítulos avanzan.
Naturaleza, cultura e identidad. Reflexiones desde la tradición oral maya contemporánea
Authors: Estrada Ochoa Adriana C.
Published: May 2016

Este artículo presenta algunas reflexiones en torno a la problemática derivada de la construcción y el uso de los conceptos de naturaleza y cultura para su análisis antropológico, así como sus posibilidades de aplicación al estudio de las culturas mayas. Plantea que los pueblos mayas establecen distintas relaciones entre estos dominios, así como entre la humanidad y la animalidad. Frente a la perspectiva occidental, que establece rígidas fronteras y diferencias insalvables, la visión maya propone continuidades, reversibilidades e interconexiones, en un universo en el que la materialidad y el espacio ofrecen múltiples posibilidades de tránsito para la vida y el ser.
“De bárbaros y salvajes”. La Guerra de Castas de los mayas yucatecos según la prensa de la ciudad de México. 1877-1880
Authors: Guzmán Urióstegui Jesús
Published: May 2016

Decididos a proteger sus tierras y su forma de vida, en 1847 los mayas yucatecos se levantaron en armas contra la llamada población blanca del estado. La prensa de la capital nacional no tardó mucho en enterarse del caso y darlo a conocer, asumiendo desde un principio una postura crítica en contra de los rebeldes, al considerarlos como enemigos del orden y el progreso, y por ende carentes de todo derecho social y político, incluido el de su propia existencia como raza. Para algunos, no había más que exterminarlos mediante la violencia; para otros, la mejor opción era la de su integración por medio de la educación y el trabajo. Durante el largo enfrentamiento, esta última postura tomó auge sobre todo a partir de 1877, tras la asunción de Porfirio Díaz al poder, quien buscó implantar la paz como el fundamento para llevar al país al selecto grupo de las naciones civilizadas del mundo. El indígena como tal estorbaba para ello, pues se le creía perezoso, indolente y bárbaro. Por lo mismo, adujeron diversos periodistas, no había otra solución que integrarlo a la sociedad mexicana por el camino de su transformación radical, convirtiéndolo no tanto en un ciudadano de primera, sino en un ente dispuesto a las labores productivas; es decir, convirtiéndolo en mano de obra disponible, supuestamente libre.
Cuerpos inhumados en vasijas del estado de Campeche
Authors: Ortega Palma Albertina , Cervantes Martínez Jorge
Published: May 2016

En este trabajo presentamos los resultados del proceso de microexcavación y análisis osteológico de dos entierros de sujetos infantiles, uno de edad fetal (32 a 34 semanas) y otro de alrededor de 4 años de edad en el momento de la muerte, en dos vasijas procedentes del estado de Campeche, pertenecientes al Clásico Tardío y Terminal. La excavación metódica y el registro en dibujo y fotografía, así como el estudio tafonómico, permitieron reconstruir en tercera dimensión la probable posición original en el momento de ser depositados. Asimismo, estos casos permiten ubicar otras regiones dentro de la entidad que usaron este sistema funerario, además de los ya conocidos en Jaina.
Los conjuntos palaciegos reales de las Tierras Bajas Mayas del sur: una evaluación de los datos arqueológicos e iconográficos
Authors: Delvendahl Kai
Published: May 2016

Este artículo va a trazar algunas conclusiones de una evaluación de los aspectos físicos, espaciales, funcionales y sociales de los conjuntos palaciegos reales tomando en cuenta evidencia arqueológica e iconográfica. Para el componente iconográfico se analizaron representaciones de escenas palaciegas pintadas sobre 87 vasijas cilíndricas de cerámica, mientras que para el componente arqueológico se evaluó información de conjuntos palaciegos bien documentados como el Grupo Palaciego M7 de Aguateca, el Palacio de Palenque, Los 27 Escalones de Kohunlich, el Grupo 10L-2 de Copán, la Acrópolis Central de Tikal y el Grupo Gran Acrópolis de Calakmul. Uno de los objetivos generales de este trabajo es proporcionar un ejemplo de cómo se puede capitalizar la información que las escenas palaciegas proveen (al comparar el corpus iconográfico con el dato arqueológico). Esto permitiría plantear ideas más ajustadas sobre los aspectos físicos, espaciales, funcionales y sociales de los conjuntos palaciegos del Clásico Tardío en el área maya.
La vagina dentada: una interpretación de la Estela 25 de Izapa y las guacamayas del juego de pelota de Copán
Authors: Chinchilla Mazariegos Oswaldo
Published: May 2016

Las aves representadas en la Estela 25 de Izapa y el juego de pelota de Copán forman el punto de partida para un examen del tema mitológico de la vagina dentada en Mesoamérica, y sus expresiones en el arte y la narrativa. Un amplio conjunto de narraciones mitológicas recopiladas en México y Guatemala sirve como base para un examen de la historia de Siete Guacamayo en el Popol Vuh, la cual se interpreta como una variante de un mito ampliamente difundido, relacionado con el origen del Sol y la Luna. La identificación de asuntos comunes, entre ellos el de la vagina dentada, refuerza la relación entre el mito del Popol Vuh y las representaciones de Izapa y Copán. A la vez, revela detalles poco conocidos sobre el simbolismo sexual presente en los mitos cosmogónicos mesoamericanos.
Los hacendados y rancheros mayas de Yucatán en el siglo XIX
Authors: Machuca Gallegos Laura
Published: May 2016

No sólo los grupos “blancos” y pudientes de la sociedad tuvieron haciendas, sino también los mayas. Al ser la hacienda una de las pocas actividades económicas productivas que se podían llevar a cabo en la península, algunos mayas (si bien son minoría) se volvieron propietarios, incluso tuvieron trabajadores adeudados; por tanto, no permanecieron al margen del desarrollo económico y participaron activamente de éste. Así, en este trabajo nos ocupamos de los amos mayas, seguimos algunas de sus estrategias y reconstruimos sus lazos y sus relaciones. La principal fuente utilizada han sido documentos de carácter notarial, en particular los testamentos, de los cuales se han estudiado algunas variables como la de cónyuge, albacea testamentario y testigo.
Oxpemul, Campeche: un acercamiento a la temporalidad de su asentamiento
Authors: Domínguez Carrasco María del Rosario , Puc Tejero Leydi del Carmen , Folan Higgins William J.
Published: May 2016

Las recientes excavaciones realizadas en 20 pozos estratigráficos practicados dentro de un área de 9 km2 alrededor de los grupos principales del asentamiento prehispánico de Oxpemul, en la región del Petén, han revelado importante información respecto a la ocupación del mismo, y evidencian una secuencia cronológica que va del periodo Preclásico Medio al Clásico Tardío. El estudio de dichos materiales proporcionará elementos que permitirán su comparación con otros procedentes de sitios de las regiones de Río Bec y del Petén.
José Alejos García, Adivinos del agua. Los itzaes en los discursos de identidad en Petén Central. México: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 2010.
Authors: Zalaquett Francisca
Published: May 2016

En la introducción del texto el autor explica las razones tanto académicas como personales por las que decidió efectuar su trabajo de campo en Guatemala, en específico en el Petén central, orientando su estudios hacia los cambios culturales que han vivido los itzaes del pueblo de San José.
Under the Rule of the Snake Kings: Uxul in the 7th and 8th Centuries
Authors: Grube Nikolai , Delvendahl Kai , Seefeld Nicolaus , Volta Beniamino
Published: May 2016

Desde el 2009, la Universidad de Bonn efectúa trabajos arqueológicos en el sitio de Uxul, una ciudad maya del Clásico en el extremo sur del estado de Campeche. El objetivo del proyecto es investigar la expansión y desintegración de los poderes hegemónicos en el área maya, con un enfoque en la zona central de las Tierras Bajas y específicamente en la estrecha relación de Uxul con los gobernantes de la poderosa dinastía Kaan de Calakmul. Evidencia novedosa confirma las hipótesis de que Uxul estuvo bajo control de Calakmul en el siglo viiii y de que su caída se puede relacionar directamente con las derrotas de los gobernantes Yukno’m Yich’aak K’ahk’ y Yukno’m Took’ K’awiil a cargo de Tikal en 695 y 736 d. C., respectivamente. Cuando las autoridades centrales colapsaron en la segunda mitad del siglo viiiiiiiii, la población de Uxul ni siquiera fue capaz de mantener la infraestructura más importante para sobrevivir: aquella relacionada con el manejo del agua.
Povezava med razkrojenostjo bukovine in globino prodora igle Pilodyn 6J
Authors: Humar Miha , Thaler Nejc
Published: May 2016

Assessment of white rot decay is one of the most important issues for appropriate treatment of infested wooden commodities, particularly damaged constructions. Pilodyn is a well-established tool for assessing density of several commercially important plantation species, therefore we were interested in its suitability to evaluate the rate of decay as well. The Pilodyn measurements performed on common beech wood (Fagus sylvatica), exposedto three white rot fungi (Trametes versicolor, Hypoxylon fragiforme andPleurotus ostreatus) according to the modified EN 113 procedure, indicate correlations between Pilodyn needle penetration and mass loss.
Vpliv glivnih in rastlinskih sekundarnih metabolitov na verižno reakcijo s polimerazo (PCR)
Authors: Thaler Nejc , Bajc Marko
Published: May 2016

Secondary metabolites are organic compounds that can be found in both fungi and plants, where they play an important role as defensive and signal molecules, or provide other kinds of advantage in natural selection, but are not directly involved in normal growth, development and reproduction of an organism. When working with DNA techniques, it is the secondary metabolites that most often affect the efficiency of polymerase chain reaction (PCR), either by hindering cell lysis, causing decomposition of nucleic acids or by direct inhibition of DNA-polymerase or reverse transcriptase amplification. The main limiting factor in the application of the PCR technique in routine diagnosis is the preparation of good quality nucleic acids isolates, free of PCR inhibitors. This is especially true in the case of woody plants (Minafra et al., 1992) and soil samples (Tsai and Olson, 1991). Most standard nucleic acids extraction procedures do not always remove contaminating plant polysaccharides or polyphenolic compounds, which can have direct inhibitory effects on subsequent PCR amplification (Demeke and Adams, 1992). Attempts to overcome these limitations included the development of more elaborate nucleic acids extraction methods and PCR, which employ PCR enhancers to eliminate or attenuate the effects of inhibitors. This review is concentrated on removal or attenuation of effects of plant and fungal secondary metabolites from soil, different plant tissues and decayed wood samples due to the significance of this type of research in forestry and wood science.
Uporaba epifitskih lišajev kot kazalnikov kakovosti zraka ob izbranih testnih odsekih cest v Sloveniji
Authors: Poličnik Helena
Published: May 2016

For the assessment of air quality at locations along selected road sections with different traffic density, epiphytic lichens were used as passive reactive bioindicators. With the mapping at different distances from the roadside at each location, the trafficrelated pollution impact area was assessed. Two different mapping methods were used, specifically the simple assessment of air quality, based on the assessment of frequency and coverage of different lichen growth forms (the SI method), and more demanding one, based on mapping of lichen species (the VDI method). We conclude that at locations with moderate traffic density (average daily traffic < 20,000) the traffic-related emissions have an influence on air quality as well, except that the impact is limited to a narrow zone along the roads (< 100 m). The epiphytic lichen species composition, the number of different lichen species, as well as calculated indexes of air purity according to two different methods indicate influence of traffic-pollution in the first mapping zone (adjacent to roads), with the impact level decreasing with the distance from the roads.
Determining density and moisture content of the European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) coarse woody debris from the secondary virgin forest Rajhenavski Rog
Authors: Finžgar Domen , Rupel Matej , Humar Miha , Kraigher Hojka
Published: May 2016

Measuring density of wood samples with mercury volumemeter is a standard throughout the world. To find out the reliability of another less toxic density measuring technique, samples were measured in a mercury medium and in a water medium as well. This study is a revision of the previously published results (Finžgar et al., 2013), since the determination of decay phases was questionable and correct results are presented here. New data is also presented herewith. For water measurements, the MSA 323S scale (Sartorius, Germany) with YDK01 Density Determination Kit (Sartorius, Germany) was used for the first time in our labs. We measured density of coarse woody debris from the secondary virgin forest reserve Rajhenavski Rog, Slovenia. Results of the two methods employed were not comparable due to different density definitions. Also, lower densities in higher decay phases were not detected, although expected. Nevertheless, the scale MSA 323S proved to be a reliable method of measuring wood sample density in water. However, some optimizations will have to be considered in the future.
A Genocide that Precedes Genocide: Reconciling “genocide” and “indigeneity” with a paradox of otherness
Authors: Chalmers Jason
Published: May 2016

Genocide and settler colonialism are conceptually related ideas, although the specific relationship remains unclear. Whereas some scholars develop subcategories of “colonial genocide” or examine the historical origins of these concepts, I address the signification of “genocide” and “indigeneity.” I explore the system of meanings underlying each concept to suggest that both are paradoxically rooted in otherness. The category of indigeneity reveals a basic paradox: the colonizer and Indigenous other are separate from but, simultaneously, dependent upon one another. Likewise, with genocide the perpetrator and othered victim are separate but at the same time dependent on each other. Genocide and indigeneity are conceptually related so that one can consider them as two aspects of the same phenomenon. I propose conceptualizing the relationship between indigeneity and genocide as a two-stage process of erasure in settler societies, with imposition of the category of indigeneity as a preliminary genocide that precedes a formal act of genocide.
Decolorization of Azo Dyes and Mineralization of Phenanthrene by Trametes sp. AS03 Isolated from Indonesian Mangrove Forest
Authors: Hidayat Asep , Tachibana Sanro
Published: May 2016

Textile industry contributes the most disposals of synthetic dyes, and about 40% of textile dyes has been generating high amount of colored wastewater. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), such as phenanthrene, is a group of organic compounds, that structurally comprised of two or more benzene rings, which persist in air, water, and soil. The organic pollutants of dyes and PAHs have adversely effects the food chain and are potentially toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic to the environment. The objective of this research is to screen and investigate the potential fungus from mangrove forest to degrade azo dyes and phenanthrene. In this study, fungi were collected from mangrove forest in Riau Province – Sumatra – Indonesia. Previously, Trametes sp. AS03 is one of the fungi isolated from mangrove forest in Riau Province, that was able to decolorize Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RBBR). The capability of Trametes sp. AS03 to decolorize four azo dyes, Remazol B. Violet (V5), Levafix Orange E3GA (Or64), Levafix B. Red E-6BA (R159), and Sumifix S. Scarlet 2GF (R222), were further evaluated. The result shows that Trametes sp. AS03 decolorized 91, 60, 48, and 31 of V5, R222, R159, and Or64, respectively. By showing its capability to decolorize some of the dyes, Trametes sp. AS03 was used to break down phenanthrene. AS03 degraded more than 70% of phenanthrene in 15 days.
Actualization of Islamic Rules in Sharia Banking: A Review of Contemporary Issues in Jayapura, Indonesia
Authors: Ingratubun H. M. Husni T. A
Published: May 2016

This article aims to determine the applicable of Islamic rules in Sharia Banking of Jayapura. The study was conducted in Jayapura City, Papua, Indonesia with purposive sampling techniques which involving over 90 respondents from two Islamic banks, Bank Muamalah Indonesia (BMI) and Bank Syariah Mandiri (BSM). The research also involved some knowledgeable informants to give rich related information. The data were analysed by using the frequency table with the descriptive analysis. Results of the research revealed that the actualization is still facing a wide range of issues. Firstly, most of the customers have not clear or deep understanding of profit-and-loss sharing system. Secondly, they also do not know what advantages they would get if they do transactions in the BMI and BMS Jayapura. Besides that, it also indicated that most of the BMI and BSM customers decided to be member of the banks because of their fanatics to their religion and they are afraid of breaking the Islamic rules.
The Possibility of Vice-Presidents’ Authority Arrangement in the 1945 Constitution through Constitutional Amendment
Authors: Suroso Fajar L.
Published: May 2016

The debate over the vice-presidents’ authority reappeared in the administration of President Jokowi after the “authority expansion of the Chief of Presidency Staff” and the case of “Rizal Ramli vs Jusuf Kalla”. This article is intended to provide arguments for the idea of some parties to organize more explicit and detailed the authority of vice-president in the 1945 Constitution. The idea arises from the absence of further arrangement on the authority of vice-president in the 1945 Constitution. This article is systematized into 3 (three) sub-theme; 1) the arrangement of the vice-presidents’ authority in the constitution for several countries; 2) The authority of the vice president according to the 1945 Constitution, and 3) New resultant and the possibility of 1945 Constitution amendment. The result revealed a number of interesting things; 1) the constitutions of other countries do not specify the authority of the vice-president and put the vice-president as a “spare tire” when the president is absent; 2) no new resultant about the position and authority of the vice-president so that theoretically is not reason enough to regulate in detail the authority of the vice-president through the 1945 Constitution amendment; 3) arrangement in detail in the authority of vice-president in the 1945 Constitution holds the potential to confuse the presidential system design as the 1945 Constitution. Therefore, the possibility of vice-presidents’ authority arrangement in the 1945 Constitution through amendment is very small, both in terms of momentum and the substance of issues.
Identification of Minimum Standards in Emergency Goods for Earthquake Relief in Indonesia
Authors: Oktarina Rienna ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology Gedung Lab. Tek., III Lt. 4, Jl., Ganesha 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia, Bahagia Senator Nur , Diawati Lucia , Pribadi Krishna S. ,   Widyatama University, Bandung, Indonesia,   Department of Civil Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: May 2016

Our purpose in this paper is to determine the minimum standards of emergency goods to be made available to persons adversely affected by earthquakes to implement quick, accountable emergency response activities. Our results show the minimum standards for emergency earthquake relief goods well-suited to Indonesia’s local population. Our results are expected to be used to help define the types of emergency goods required following a disastrous earthquake. Our research includes information about a variety of emergency goods determined through questionnaires distributed to the earthquake-affected persons once designated as internally displaced persons (IDPs). Those answering questionnaires were asked to rate the importance of goods based on their experience during postearthquake evacuation.
Diversity pattern of habitats of Macrophytes in Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP), a floating mat (Phumdi) environment of Loktak Lake, Manipur, India
Authors: Haripriya Devi Maibam , Kumar Singh Potsangbam
Published: May 2016

Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP), Loktak lake Manipur, north-east India which is one of the 25 Ramsar sites of international importance and the biggest fresh water Lake in India. Macrophytes of the floating Phumdi mat environment of KLNP play an important role in the aquatic environment. An investigation was planned during the period of about three years from March, 2010 to December 2012, to study the diversity pattern of habitats of macrophytes available in six study sites of KLNP viz., 1.Kumbi, 2.Khordak, 3.Keibul, 4.Toya, 5. Nongmaikhong and 6. Sargam. All total 85 dominant plant species were recorded. Maximum plant species (49) was observed in Site-1 Kumbi (Altitude-780m) and minimum (27) in Site-3 Keibul (Altitude-772). The variation of plant species may be because of the slight variation of altitude. As the six study sites are distributed as floating aquatic environment in KLNP Loktak Lake, there is favourable place of the plants in higher altitude and altitude represents a complex gradient along which many environmental variables change concomitantly. In all the six study sites, common distribution of ten dominant plant macrophytes viz., Ageratum conizoides, Hedychium coronarium, Leersia hexandra, Oenanthe javanica, Phragmites karka, Polygonum sagittatum, Saccharum munja, Thelypteris interrupta and Zizania latifolia was noticed. Individual dominant plant was recorded in other sites also viz., Azola piñata in site-6; Xanthium atrumarium, Polygonum orientale, Dichrocephala latifolia and Cymbopogon citratus in site-2; Arundo plinii, Cuscuta reflexa, Gnaphalium luteo-album, Hydrilla verticillata, Marsilia minuta, Saccolepis interrupta, Selvenia cuculata and Utricularia spp. in site-1. Variation of IVI value of dominant plant species was observed in this study. Even though 85 dominant plants were selected for all the 6 sites, however, maximum plant richness expressed in IVI was recorded in case of Zizania latifolia (Site-5, IVI-87.5) and minimum IVI in case of Xanthium strumarium (Site-2, IVI-1.13). The diversity pattern and habitats of macrophytes in KLNP Phumdi environment might be due to water availability along the altitudinal gradient and other environmental factors suited in the study sites and expected to be an important factor affecting the survival and fecundity of plant population. We need to conserve the natural habitat of KLNP thereby maintaining the luxuriant growth of the seasonal and perennial, macrophytes, so as to maintain the natural flora and fauna of the park. These plants are the food of man and animal therefore, it needs a proper care and attention to protect them from over exploitation. Considering the diversity pattern of habitats of Macrophytes in KLNP, a floating mat Phumdi environment with high floral diversity and unique vegetation assemblage, it has been suggested that this track and adjoining sites should be declared as ecologically sensitive area not only the World Heritage Site.
“Practising What We Preach”: Social Constructivism and Course Design
Authors: Headington Rita , Hales Alison
Published: May 2016

When we teach students, do we always practise what we preach? Do we use what we know about our students, and our discipline, to structure courses and engage and support our learners?
Let’s get personal: A call for personalised pedagogy
Authors: Bath Diana
Published: May 2016

This paper seeks to open a dialogue around the process of inspiring life-wide learning. It aims to share a dialogue that began within one of the Inspiring Learners conference workshops, so as to generate discussion between colleagues in the fi eld of education. It argues that the process of becoming inspired is essentially an affective or emotional engagement that happens within the learner’s embodied experience. It explains why the impact of such learning may be life-wide. Paradoxically, this paper also suggests that our life-wide experiences may act as a barrier to our learning process.
Using social media in academic practice: a student-led training initiative
Authors: Coverdale Andy , Hill LeRoy , Sissons Tracy
Published: May 2016

The effective use of social and participative media is widely seen as a key requirement in 21st century academic practice and professional development (Research Information Network, 2010). This paper describes a collaborative, student-led initiative that identifi ed a gap in existing doctoral training provision and delivered a series of interactive sessions to PhD students and early career researchers at the University of Nottingham. With an emphasis less on the technologies and more on their social, participatory and collaborative affordances, the sessions were designed and presented by two PhD students to raise awareness of social media and provide an opportunity for discussion and shared practice. In summarising the initiative, we provide key observations, perspectives and feedback from the session organisers and attendees, and refl ect on relevant literature and our experiences and feedback from presenting at the Future Learningscapes conference.
How effective are web 2.0 language learning sites in facilitating language learning?
Authors: Brick Billy
Published: May 2016

This article discusses the new phenomena of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) for language learning and their implications for higher education. The strengths and weaknesses of these sites are identifi ed and the potential to integrate some of the features of SNSs for language learning into the HE curriculum and the implications of this for educators are also discussed.
Managed Learning Environments in Universities: Are they Achievable?
Authors: Stoneham Ray
Published: May 2016

This case study identifies the main aspects of the CMS MLE, and gives details of the benefits it provides. The CMS MLE has ad hoc links to a range of corporate IT systems to ensure current student and course data is used, and provides much added value to School managers, administrators, lecturers and students. It is a key component of the School’s QA systems. It could be seen as a prototype, parts of which could be scaled up and fully integrated into corporate systems to provide an MLE solution for a university. Preliminary discussions have taken place with central services for the University of Greenwich to take this forward and a prototype core system is currently being developed.
Using Virtual and Augmented Reality to Create Realistic Training Events
Authors: Bacon Liz , MacKinnon Lachlan
Published: May 2016

The importance of realistic training cannot be overemphasised in certain areas of training, for example where quick decisions are required that may impact on life and death situations. Research shows that learning under stress, for example studying for exams or meeting deadlines for the submission of coursework, can help focus the mind and can result in faster processing, storage and recall of information. While there is often a debate about the retention of that information and the knowledge thereby gained, there can be no doubt that this model is frequently purposely self-imposed by students. Research also shows that the performance of individuals under stress can vary tremendously, with some performing worse and others performing better. It is therefore important to bear this in mind when developing training environments that are intended to be realistic and reflect the real-world situations that a crisis manager might encounter.
Student collaboration in developing an on-line self assessment tool, to enhance development for student and newly qualified professionals
Authors: Laxton Julie , Dagg Paul , Hargreaves Janet , Laverick Duane , Mitchell Carrie
Published: May 2016

A “Competence in Practice” (CiPA) self assessment tool was developed initially as a research instrument as part of the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; Assessment and Learning in Practice Settings. The tool asks a series of questions against which participants self-rate their preparedness for practice. A working group then created software from this that is used as a formative exercise to rate confidence and perceived competence in practice. This freely available package (http://cipa.hud.ac.uk ) responds with feedback to individual users on their self evaluation, facilitating reflection and guided supervision. The development involved an innovative, collaborative partnership with academics and students, who undertook the work as a paid project as well as actively participating in workshops and conferences. Working collaboratively was a powerful experience for all involved. This case study presents the development of the tool, focusing on the collaborative aspects of the work. Working collaboratively with students in this manner enabled many positive outcomes and lessons for the future.
A mobile device supported blended learning approach for postgraduate students where absenteeism from classes had previously been an issue
Authors: Carruthers- Jones Ian
Published: May 2016

While the students on a postgraduate course were reportedly motivated by the course, which was accredited by a professional body, there was a high level of absenteeism in earlier courses years. A blended learning approach was introduced which allowed the students to attend lectures and tutorials but also to access course material, listen to lecture-based podcasts, participate in chat room tutorials and use other resources, such as the library resources, at any time. To ensure a common technology platform, each student was issued with an iPad2. The blended learning approach and the availability of mobile devices gave flexibility to assist and support learning. Lessons learned included (1) that introducing the blended learning approach appeared to have a positive impact on academic results (2) traditional attendance measures became less relevant, (3) that students wanted to retain an amount of face to face time rather than go solely online and (4) that students vary in the enthusiasm with which they embrace the blended learning approach.
Book Reviews for Mathematics Undergraduates: an assignment to enhance reading and writing skills essential for today’s workplace and to promote collaboration between library and academic staff’
Authors: Bradshaw Noel-Ann , Richardson Karen
Published: May 2016

This case-study shows how successful collaboration between colleagues from the University of Greenwich library and Mathematical Sciences department has resulted in increased library usage and an improvement in important employability skills for mathematics students.  It is argued that similar collaborations in other STEM disciplines within the University could have an equally beneficial effect.
Technology reviews by First Year Law Students
Authors: Crofts Sarah
Published: May 2016

First year Law students submitted technology reviews as part of an assessment for their Legal Method course with the promise that the best reviews would be submitted to Compass. They were asked to base their reviews on “any freely available app, tool, piece of software which you feel has a benefit for anyone studying or teaching LAW”.
Design Students Blogging: A Case Study of Identity and Convenience
Authors: De Burca Sancha
Published: May 2016

University of Kent HND and BA students used blogs as part of their back-up work while studying graphic design at K College campus 2011-2013. Initiated as an activity to help professionalise the working identitiesof the learners the blogging activity developed into an exploration of how best practices were afforded by the logistics of blogging and how convenience was perceived as a motivating factor. The paper offers an explanation of how the affordances of blogging convenience enabled more efficient and effective design and education practices to emerge.
Developing an Educational Game to support Cognitive Learning
Authors: Kiernan Mary , Kazimoglu Cagin , Bacon Liz , Mackinnon Lachlan
Published: May 2016

This paper outlines how an educational game can be used to support the learning of programming within the Computer Science (CS) discipline and reports on the qualitative results of a series of rigorous studies conducted through using this game on first year introductory programming students.  Although this paper applies to the CS discipline computational thinking (CT) is an intrinsic part of the games process applicable to any discipline.  This is because CT is a problem solving approach which combines logical thinking with CS concepts to produce a recipe for solving problems in any discipline regardless of where the problem lies.
When feedback holds us back
Authors: Bath Diana
Published: May 2016

What is the difference between being opinionated and having an informed opinion?
Wearable technology in academia: the use of Google Glass in the life sciences
Authors: Elliott Bradley Thomas , Sukan Artun
Published: May 2016

Wearable technology in academia: the use of Google Glass in the life sciences
Failing Students need Big Data and Learning Analytics: Hype or Reality?
Authors: Stoneham Ray
Published: May 2016

This opinion piece evaluates the promise of big data and learning analytics before they reach their peak of expectation, and prior to the trough of disillusionment, with the hope of assisting them up the slope of enlightenment to the plateau of productivity.
Humanoid Robots: Useful or Useless?
Authors: Seals Richard C
Published: May 2016

The potential usefulness of a humanoid robot (Robothespian) was investigated by a group of six MSc students who chose to use this system for one of their oral assignments. A variety of methodologies were used by the student ranging from treating the Robothepsian mostly as a machine to an apparently fully interactive live conversation. The humanoid robot proved to be an interesting and stimulating approach but it did have problems with the user interface used (touch screen display) and that there was only one available.
Creating videos to assist students’ understanding of the graduate recruitment process
Authors: Bradshaw Noel-Ann
Published: May 2016

This opinion piece describes how a Greenwich Seed Fund project using a kit comprising several video cameras has helped to combat student apprehensions regarding many aspects of the graduate job application process.
More than one way to flip a class: learning analytics for mixed models of learning
Authors: Dix Alan
Published: May 2016

This case study presents personal experiences in the reuse of materials, originally prepared for a small-scale MOOC, in face-to-face flipped classroom and blended learning teaching.  While some of the literature on the flipped classroom suggests a quite uniform pedagogic style for each class, albeit differing between advocates, the experience of the author was far more pedagogically diverse depending on the type of material and workload of the students.   Fine-grain learning analytics were also critical; these both allowed targeted feedback (enhancing student learning) and gave a sense of control (enhancing academic motivation and well being).
Student-led fellowships: developing partnerships to identify best practice and promote change
Authors: Matheson Ruth , Poole Nicola
Published: May 2016

In 2011/2012 Cardiff Metropolitan University instigated a Student-Led Teaching Fellowship Scheme, which unlike other similar schemes sought to develop joint ownership between the University’s Learning and Teaching Development Unit (LTDU) and the Students’ Union (Cardiffmet SU), providing the opportunity for closer partnership working. Through establishing categories and criteria and developing an evidence-based nomination system the Fellowships have provided the opportunity to develop a shared understanding of both institutional drivers and pedagogic practice and have enabled a larger platform for the dissemination of best practice to both staff and students. In capturing the student voice it has been possible to recognise and evidence what students value and use this in a variety of ways to promote best practice. This case study seeks to demonstrate how the Student-led Teaching Fellowships have and can be used to instigate change within the institution together with identifying remaining challenges and opportunities for future development.
Student Teaching and Learning Consultants: developing conversations about teaching and learning
Authors: Jensen Kathrine Sofie Hornborg , Bagnall Dawn
Published: May 2016

This paper outlines a model for students and staff working in partnership to enhance teaching and learning and describes the role of the Student Teaching and Learning Consultant. The background, structure and process of the scheme are presented. Training activities were designed to develop students’ confidence in their perspectives, in order to enable them to act as partners in dialogue; such dialogue was to be focused on discussing teaching and learning practice rather than solving problems and offering solutions. One of the Student Consultants reflects on her experience of taking part, including her view of how the Student Consultant role differs from that of a Course Representative in terms of their work with staff.
‘Mission Employable’: Creating a student-led employability strategy for the Faculty of Humanities, University of Southampton
Authors: Medland Charlotte , Tribe James , Dudley Amber , Smith Verity , Quince Dr Eleanor
Published: May 2016

This paper is the case study of a project undertaken over summer 2014 by Dr Eleanor Quince (Director of Employability) and student interns Charlotte Medland, Verity Smith, Amber Dudley and James Tribe at the University of Southampton in the Faculty of Humanities. The Faculty hosts over 3,000 students studying single or combined degrees across seven disciplines: Archaeology, English, Film, History, Modern Languages, Music and Philosophy. Our internship remit was to create and launch a new student-led employability strategy for the Faculty of Humanities. The strategy needed to be both engaging and flexible, with tailored options for each of the seven disciplines.