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TEACHING ENGLISH WITH AN INTERNET-BASED NATURE OF GOOGLE DOCS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING
Authors: Wahyuni Erly
Published: September 2018

One of the 4C skills required by the students in today’s global community is critical thinking. Critical thinking skill is not a skill that can evolve by itself along with the development of human body. Accordingly, it requires creativity on teachers’ side. The teacher can consider strategies and methods that can enhance students’ thinking ability. One of the strategies used by the teacher in teaching language to enhance learners’ critical thinking is internet-based nature of Google docs, an online application that can enrich learning environment by transferring teaching instruments that are user-centered. The objectives of this study are to identify the learning activities designed by the teacher to develop critical thinking; and describe the activities that expose the skill and to know the students’ responses toward the activities of teaching English with Google docs. This study employed descriptive qualitative method. The subjects consisted of an English teacher and 24 senior high school students in Malang. The instruments used included observation and open-ended questionnaire. The result of the analysis indicates that the English teacher designed the learning activities consisting of three main parts:  a) pre-teaching  that focuses on the orientation and registration of students to use email or user account to access to Google App; b) during teaching which focuses on students’ engagement of remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating; and c) post-teaching  which includes sharing and providing students with opportunities to receive immediate feedback on their work. Meanwhile, the learning activities to develop students’ critical thinking not only refer to the teaching of English skills and those of language components but also integrating literary texts with answering effective questions. The students have positive responses toward the activities and they feel comfortable using technology as a medium to learn. Furthermore, they expect technology to be used in classroom as they completely adopted it in their lives.Keywords: Teaching English; critical thinking; Google docs
Echocardiographic evaluation of diastolic dysfunction in type 2 diabetes mellitus with normal systolic function and correlation with duration of diabetes mellitus and HbA1C
Authors: Sarkar Uttam Kumar , Jain Mayank , Kiyawat Priyanka
Published: September 2018

Background: The incidence of heart failure in diabetic subjects is high even in absence of hypertension and coronary artery disease. Studies have reported a high prevalence of preclinical diastolic dysfunction among subjects with diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to assess relationship of diastolic dysfunction with duration of diabetes mellitus and HbA1c level.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in 200 consenting patients with diabetes mellitus without history of hypertension and established coronary artery disease with normal systolic function from the period of February 2013 to October 2014. All diabetic patients were studied for HbA1c level, time period since 1st diabetes was diagnosed, and echocardiography was performed and, diastolic function parameters were measured.Results: In this study, out of 32 subjects with HbA1c 7.1-8.0%, 25 (78.12%); out of 80 subjects with HbA1c 8.1-10.0%, 69 (86.25%); and out of 24 subjects with HbA1c >10%, 24 (100.0%) had diastolic dysfunction. Out of 88 subjects with duration of diabetic mellitus 0-5 years, 34 patients (38.63%); out of 64 subjects with duration of diabetic mellitus of 6-10 years, 53 patients (82.81%); out of 42 subjects with duration of diabetic mellitus 11-15 years, 38 patients (90.47%); and out of 6 subjects with duration of diabetic mellitus >15 years, 6 patients (100.0%) had diastolic dysfunction.Conclusions: Diastolic dysfunction is significantly associated with duration of disease and glycemic control assessed by HbA1c.
Proyección del piano valenciano en el París de entre siglos (XIX-XX): Blas María Colomer
Authors: Sánchez García María Belén
Published: September 2018

Blas Mª Colomer (1839-1917) fue el primer pianista y compositor valenciano que tuvo una importante proyección internacional al desarrollar su actividad musical en el centro cultural europeo del momento, París. Vinculado a las principales sociedades musicales e instituciones de enseñanza de la capital francesa, recibió numerosos premios, condecoraciones y distinciones como reconocimiento a su trabajo como compositor, pianista y pedagogo.

El estudio de algunos pormenores de su biografía nos permitirá ir, desde lo particular de un caso concreto, a una visión más general. Este artículo supone una aproximación al fenómeno de la música pianística y su presencia en la sociedad europea (concretamente en Francia y España, durante el periodo comprendido entre la segunda mitad del s. XIX y la primera década del s. XX) y pretende recuperar la figura de un pianista que contribuyó de manera significativa a la divulgación y pedagogía del instrumento solista más relevante del s. XIX.
El intérprete y la fidelidad a la partitura: una perspectiva general aplicada a la Percusión
Authors: Sánchez-Andrade Fernández Julio Miguel
Published: September 2018

Esta es otra de las controversias más comunes en la enseñanza de la interpretación musical y, quizá también, en el arte interpretativo en general. ¿Hasta qué punto deben respetarse las indicaciones del autor? ¿Hasta dónde es obligatoria la fidelidad al texto o werktreue? ¿Dónde está el límite de una interpretación inspirada?
Концептуальный подход к процессам изменений: формы и методы
Authors: Стадникова Наталья Викторовна
Published: September 2018

В статье рассмотрены концептуальные подходы к процессам управления изменениями. Представлены идеи классиков управления П. Друкер, Дж. Коттер, Д. Надлер, М. Ташмен, К. Левин, Г. Минцберг, Дж. Гэлбрейт, Е. Лоулер, Р. Кантер, И. Адизес, П. Чекленд, Р. Уотерман, М. Хаммер, Дж. Хампи, Р. Бекхард и Р. Харрис и других. Рассмотрены эволюционные и революционные подходы к проведению изменений. Отмечены современные методы радикальных преобразований организационных структур.
Инструментарий оценки степени локализации инновационной деятельности в регионе
Authors: Ряпухина Виктория Николаевна
Published: September 2018

В статье приводится краткое теоретическое обоснование необходимости изучения вопросов локализации инновационной деятельности в регионах в силу влияния процессов концентрации на эффективность инновационного взаимодействии и коммерциализацию его результатов. Предложена система показателей для оценки локализации инновационной деятельности, учитывающая ресурсы и результаты инновационного процесса. Преимуществом авторской методики является обеспечение сопоставимости регионов по показателям инновационной деятельности, исключение влияния фактора их размера на оценку инновационных процессов Апробация методики проведена на примере регионов Центрального Федерального округа. Выявлены регионы лидеры по степени концентрации инновационной активности, а также регионы с быстро улучшающимися позициями в рейтинге локализации инновационной деятельности. Предложено использовать рейтинг локализации инновационной деятельности, наряду с существующими рейтингами инновационного развития.
Медиаобразование в парадигме креативной экономики на примере модели студенческого телевидения
Authors: Остривная Елена Анатольевна
Published: September 2018

В статье рассматривается прикладной аспект медиаобразования в процессе создания модели студенческого телевидения в условиях экономики знаний, появления новых профессий на стыке технологий и гуманитарных наук как формы подготовки в ВУЗе. Затронуты аспекты, характеризующие новые условия обучения профессиональных кадров в сфере массмедиа, требования, предъявляемые конвергентными СМИ к профессиональным кадрам и форматы, позволяющие справиться с этими задачами. Студенческое телевидение становится тем краеугольным камнем, который ложится в основу формирования компетенций мультимедиаспециалиста, владеющего необходимым багажом теоретических знаний и практических навыков как в области создания цифрового контента, так и умения работать с ним на этапе пост-продакшн. Это соответствует не только требованиям ФГОС, но и государственной политике развития цифрового общества, зафиксированной в принятых к исполнению программах правительства РФ.
Возможности и вызовы в процессе продвижения инициативы «Один пояс, один путь» в Китае
Authors: Чэнь Сюэ , Цию Минфэн
Published: September 2018

В статье рассматривается возможности и вызовы в процессе продвижения инициативы «Один пояс, один путь» в Китае. Авторы представили рекомендации для строительства «Один пояс, один путь»: придерживаться принципа «совместное обсуждение, совместное создание и совместное использование»; усилить механизм межправительственного сотрудничества и обмена; активно проводить культурные обмены, создавать политическую обстановку взаимного доверия и решать разногласия и недоразумения; сосредоточиться на стыковке стратегий и планов развития всех стран для достижения взаимной выгоды.
Пространственно-географические уровни экономической безопасности Казахстана и Кыргызстана
Authors: Шахман Ертаргын Тойганулы
Published: September 2018

в статье рассматриваются сущность экономической безопасности, как центральное звено в системе национальной безопасности, теоретические взгляды ученых – экономистов Казахстана и Кыргызстана на эту проблему, анализируются пространственно-географические уровни экономической безопасности, выявляются угрозы, нарушающие безопасность и предлагаются меры для защиты экономических интересов страны.
Инновационный кластер Самарской области
Authors: Мокина Людмила Сергеевна
Published: September 2018

В статье описана структура инновационного кластера Самарской области. Охарактеризованы основные элементы, описаны основные задачи и направления развития инновационного кластера Самарской области. Предложено собственное определение инновационного кластера. Рассмотрен аэрокосмический кластер Самарской области как вариант инновационного кластера.
Инновационные направления использования и развития мини-нефтеперерабатывающих заводов
Authors: Калиниченко Мария Викторовна
Published: September 2018

В последнее время усилена дискуссия об использовании мини-НПЗ в российской экономике. Существует мнение, что их функционирование определяется небольшим периодом времени, а качество продукции не соответствует требованиям рынка. Автор в статье предлагает анализ функционирования мини-НПЗ в РФ, выявляет основные проблемы, мешающие их успешной деятельности и предлагает направления их развития, в качестве инжиниринговых компаний для осуществления инновационных проектов.
Статья предназначена для специалистов, работающих в нефтеперерабатывающей промышленности и занимающихся исследованиями в области развития инновационно-технологического потенциала нефтеперерабатывающих заводов.
Современное состояние выставочной отрасли в Российской Федерации: проблемы и пути их решения
Authors: Улановская Оксана Николаевна
Published: September 2018

В статье рассмотрены основные положения Концепции развития выставочно-ярмарочной и конгрессной деятельности в Российской Федерации, с учетом которых раскрыты ключевые проблемы выставочной отрасли в РФ. Автором с помощью контент-анализа проведено маркетинговое исследование, результаты которого иллюстрируют общее состояние и тенденции развития выставочной деятельности в РФ. Данная статья может быть полезна специалистам в области выставочного дела, маркетологам и экономистам.
Nanoparticle based Brucella melitensis vaccine induced oxidative stress acts in synergism to immune response
Authors: Rahal Anu , Kumar Amit , Gupta V. K. , Mandil Rajesh , Verma A. K. , Yadav S. K.
Published: September 2018

Brucella melitensis, mainly responsible for human brucellosis, is considered as biological warfare. Being intracellular in nature Brucella induces oxidative stress due to bacterial invasion in organs like spleen and lymph nodes. The present study was aimed to evaluate the specific oxidative stress responses in erythrocytes and tissues induced by intranasal inoculation of killed Brucella whole cell protein antigen coupled with sodium acrylate nanoparticle adjuvant. Glutathione mediated nonenzymic antioxidant defense system and catalase have been observed to play a critical role in intracellular antioxidant defenses in vaccinated animals and also in maintaining an excellent milieu to induce an active immune potential. The antioxidant defenses in erythrocytes, liver, kidneys, lungs and spleen of vaccinated mice also maintained excellent redox homeostasis required for quality and effective protection without inflammatory pathophysiology.
Effect of physically effective neutral detergent fibre and moisture content in fermented total mixed ration on lactating cow performance
Authors: Pattarajinda V. , Nha B.
Published: September 2018

This experiment aimed to determine the effectiveness of physically effective neutral detergent fibre as peNDF1.18 mm and the moisture levels of fermented total mixed rations (FTMR) in lactating cow performance. Eight crossbred Holstein cows with 430±17.1 kg BW in mid-lactation were used in a 4 × 4 replicated Latin square design (LSD). The treatments consisted of 20 and 25% physically effective neutral detergent fibre (peNDF) and 30 and 60% moisture contents. The results showed that DMI, and DMI of %BW0.75 were increased in 20 and 25% of peNDF with 30% moisture content. CP, EE, NDF, ADF and NFC digestibility was increased on 25% peNDF with 60% moisture content in FTMR. Acetate was increased in 25% peNDF (P less than 0.05), but propionate was higher in 20% peNDF compared to 25% peNDF. Milk fat percentage was increased in 25% peNDF. No differences were observed in blood glucose and BUN. Consequently, 20 and 25% peNDF1.18 mm with 60% moisture content in FTMR were the optimum levels for lactating cows.
A Qualitative Analysis of Korean Students’ Awareness of Motivational Macro Strategies
Authors: Kobylinski Chris , Heinz Michael
Published: September 2018

Motivation remains a topic of great importance in the field of EFL. Numerous studies have highlighted the linkage between the use of motivational strategies and student achievement in foreign language acquisition. In 2017 a study carried out by Heinz and Kobylinski found significant differences between the ways in which Korean students rated the use of motivational strategies by native English-speaking English teachers and native Korean speaking English teachers. These differences were explored primarily through the use of a 47 question survey utilizing a 5-point Likert scale and some limited qualitative interviews. As the survey provided strategies for comparison, the question arose whether students recalled such differences due to prompting and how a more open-ended investigation might better explain these findings. As such open-ended interviews were carried out with 21 Korean students whose backgrounds were similar to the students in the previous study. The results not only confirmed previous findings but provided considerable context as to why strategy implementation differs between the two groups. The most significant differences described were related to creating a pleasant classroom environment and familiarizing students with L2 related values. Interviewees described a high stress environment within the Korean educational system and suggested that differences between the two groups were more pronounced when native English-speaking English teachers were teaching in an international or American setting.
A Hybrid Lagrangian-Eulerian Particle Model for Ecosystem Simulation
Authors: Xue Pengfei , Schwab David J. , Zhou Xing , Huang Chenfu , Kibler Ryan , Ye Xinyu
Published: September 2018

Current numerical methods for simulating biophysical processes in aquatic environments are typically constructed in a grid-based Eulerian framework or as an individual-based model in a particle-based Lagrangian framework. Often, the biogeochemical processes and physical (hydrodynamic) processes occur at different time and space scales, and changes in biological processes do not affect the hydrodynamic conditions. Therefore, it is possible to develop an alternative strategy to grid-based approaches for linking hydrodynamic and biogeochemical models that can significantly improve computational efficiency for this type of linked biophysical model. In this work, we utilize a new technique which links hydrodynamic effects and biological processes through a property-carrying particle model (PCPM) in a Lagrangian/Eulerian framework. The model is tested in idealized cases and its utility is demonstrated in a practical application to Sandusky Bay. Results show the integration of Lagrangian and Eulerian approaches allows for a natural coupling of mass transport (represented by particle movements and random walk) and biological processes in water columns which is described by a nutrient-phytoplankton-zooplankton-detritus (NPZD) biological model. This method is far more efficient than traditional tracer based Eulerian biophysical models for 3-D simulation, particularly for a large domain and/or ensemble simulations.
Modulation of Nitric Oxide Synthases by oxyLDL: Role in Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis Development
Authors: Gliozzi Micaela , Scicchitano Miriam , Bosco Francesca , Musolino Vincenzo , Carresi Cristina , Scarano Federica , Maiuolo Jessica , Nucera Saverio , Maretta Alessia , Paone Sara , Mollace Rocco , Ruga Stefano , Zito Maria Caterina , Macrì Roberta , Oppedisano Francesca , Palma Ernesto , Muscoli Carolina , Mollace Vincenzo
Published: September 2018

The release of nanomolar concentrations of nitric oxide (NO) by endothelial cells (EC), via activation of constitutive NO synthase (eNOS), represents the pre-requisite for the vaso-protective role of vascular endothelium. On the other hand, exaggerated release of NO as a consequence of activation of inducible NO synthase (iNOS), leads to endothelial dysfunction and, at the late stages, to the development of atherothrombosis. Oxidyzed LDLs (OxyLDL) represent the major candidate to trigger biomolecular processes accompanying endothelial dysfunction and vascular inflammation leading to atherosclerosis development though the pathophysiological mechanism still remains to be elucidated. Here, we summarize recent evidence suggesting that oxyLDL produce significant impairment in the balance in the eNOS/iNOS machinery, downregulating eNOS via HMGB1-TLR4-Caveolin-1 pathway. On the other hand, a sustained activation of the scavenger receptor LOX-1 leads to NFkB activation which, in turn, increases iNOS, leading to EC oxidative stress. Finally, these events are associated to reduced protective autophagic response and accelerated apoptotic EC death which activates atherosclerotic development. Taken togheter, these informations shed new light into the pathophysiological mechanisms of oxy-LDL-related impairment of EC functionality and open new perspective in atherothrombosis prevention.
Thermal Stress Relaxation and High-Temperature Corrosion of Cr-Mo Steel Processed Using Multifunction Cavitation
Authors: Ijiri Masataka , Okada Norihiro , Kanetou Syouta , Yamamoto Masato , Nakagawa Daisuke , Tanaka Kumiko , Yoshimura Toshihiko
Published: September 2018

This research investigated high-temperature corrosion (500 °C) of Cr-Mo steel processed using water jet peening or multifunction cavitation (MFC), and the suitability of such steel for high-temperature boilers and reaction vessels. High-temperature corrosion was induced using an embedment test and a coating test using sulfide-type K2SO4-Na2SO4 powder. To measure the relaxation of the residual stress due to the decrease in work hardening caused by an increase in specimen temperature and the difference in thermal shrinkage between the surface and interior of the specimen, a thermal cycling test was conducted. For the MFC-processed specimen, the oxide film that formed on the surface suppressed mass loss, prevented crack formation, and reduced the compressive residual stress caused by high-temperature corrosion. MFC-processed Cr-Mo steel is thus suitable for a high-temperature corrosion environment.
Mathematical Models as Tools to Predict the Release Kinetic of Fluorescein from Monoglyceride Colloidal Liquid Crystals
Authors: Paolino Donatella , Tudose Andra , Celia Christian , Di Marzio Luisa , Cilurzo Felisa , Mircioiu Constantin
Published: September 2018

The manuscript studies the release kinetic of fluorescein from colloidal liquid crystals made up from monoglyceride and different non-ionic surfactants. The release experiments were carried out under sink conditions, and mathematical models were described as extrapolations from solutions of diffusion equation in different initial and boundary conditions imposed by pharmaceutical formulations. The diffusion equation was solved, using Laplace and Fourier transformed functions for the release kinetic from infinite reservoirs in a semi-infinite medium. Solutions represents a general square root law and can be applied for the release kinetic of fluorescein from monoglyceride colloidal liquid crystals. Akaike, Schwartz and Imbimbo criteria were used to establish the appropriate mathematical model and the hierarchy of performances of different models applied to the release experiments. The Fisher statistic test was applied to perform significance of differences among mathematical models. Differences evaluated by mathematical criteria demonstrated that small or no significant statistic differences were carried out between various applied models and colloidal formulations. Phenomenological models were preferred over to empirical and semi-empirical ones. The general square root model shows that the diffusion-controlled release of fluorescein is the mathematical models extrapolated for monoglyceride colloidal liquids, in the first part of the process.
Synthesis of Indoleacetic acid, Gibberellic Acid and ACC-Deaminase by Mortierella Strains Promote Winter Wheat Seedlings Growth under Different Conditions
Authors: Ozimek Ewa , Jaroszuk-Ściseł Jolanta , Bohacz Justyna , Korniłłowicz-Kowalska Teresa , Tyśkiewicz Renata , Słomka Anna , Nowak Artur , Hanaka Agnieszka
Published: September 2018

The endogenous pool of phytoregulators in plant tissues supplied with microbial secondary metabolites may be crucial for the development of winter wheat seedlings during cool springs. Phytohormones may be synthesized by psychrotrophic microorganisms in lower temperatures occurring in temperate climate. Two fungal isolates from the Spitzbergen soils after the microscopic observations and ITS region molecular characterization were identified as Mortierella antarctica (MA DEM 7) and Mortierella verticillata (MV DEM32). To study the synthesis of indoleacetic acid (IAA) and gibberellic acid (GA) Mortierella strains were grown on media supplemented with precursors of phytohormones (tryptophan or methionine) at 9, 15 and 20 °C for 9 days. The highest amount of IAA synthesis was observed in MV DEM 32 9-day culture at 15 °C with 1.5 mM of tryptophan. At the same temperature the significant promoting effect (about 40% root and shoot fresh weight) of this strain on seedlings was observed. However, only MA DEM 7 had the ACC-deaminase activity with the highest efficiency in 9 °C and at this temperature synthesized IAA without tryptophan also at the same conditions the strain confirmed the strong promoting effect (about 40% root and 24% shoot fresh weight) on seedlings. Both strains synthesized GA in all tested terms and temperatures. Tested Mortierella strains had some important traits to consider them as microbial biofertilizers component improving plant growth in difficult temperate climate. 
Synthesis of Binderless ZK-4 Zeolite Microspheres at High Temperature
Authors: Fawaz Elyssa G. , Salam Darine A. , Nouali Habiba , Deroche Irena , Rigolet Severinne , Lebeau Benedicte , Daou T. Jean
Published: September 2018

Binderless zeolite macrostructures in the form of ZK-4 microspheres were prepared using anion exchange resin beads as shape directing macrotemplates. The particles were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions at different temperatures and treatment times. The influence of the different synthesis parameters was investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, fluorescence X, nitrogen adsorption measurements and 29Si solid NMR. Fully crystalline spheres similar in size and shape to the original resin beads were obtained by a hydrothermal treatment at the highest temperatures (150 - 180 °C) for a short treatment time of 24 h. The synthesized microspheres showed to be promising in the molecular decontamination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Neural Controller with Online Learning on Nonlinear System in a Cylindrical Tank
Authors: Camerino Maico , Pacheco Filipe , Schnitman Leizer , Martins Márcio
Published: September 2018

Most systems that are the subject of control engineering studies have some non-linearity. An example of this is the horizontal cylindrical tank, commonly used in process industries. To deal with cases like this, several control theories have been developed over time, each one presenting better results in certain systems. This work presents an alternative for the control of nonlinear systems, without necessary modeling or previous information about the system, based on a new optimization law for the artificial neural network training in real time.
Binary Star Database BDB: New Developments and Applications
Authors: Malkov Oleg , Karchevsky Aleksey , Kaygorodov Pavel , Kovaleva Dana , Skvortsov Nikolay
Published: September 2018

Binary star DataBase (BDB) is the database of binary/multiple systems of various observational types. BDB contains data on physical and positional parameters of 260,000 components of 120,000 stellar systems of multiplicity 2 to more than 20, taken from a large variety of published catalogues and databases. We describe the new features in organization of the database, integration of new catalogues and implementation of new possibilities available to users. The development of the BDB index-catalogue, Identification List of Binaries, is discussed. This star catalogue provides cross-referencing between most popular catalogues of binary stars. We describe ideas and methods for reliable cross-identification of different entities (systems, pairs, components) in binary and multiple stellar systems.
Activation of the Immune-Inflammatory Response System and the Compensatory Immune-Regulatory Reflex System in Antipsychotic Naive First Episode Psychosis
Authors: Nunes Noto Mariane , Maes Michael , Odebrecht Vargas Nunes Sandra , Kiyomi Ota Vanessa , Rossaneis Ana C. , Verri Jr. Waldiceu A. , Cordeiro Quirino , Belangero Sintia Iole , Gadelha Ary , Affonseca Bressan Rodrigo , Noto Cristiano
Published: September 2018

Background: First episode psychosis (FEP), schizophrenia and affective disorders are accompanied by activation of the immune inflammatory response system (IRS). The compensatory immune-regulatory reflex system (CIRS) is a regulatory immune response that is induced by the IRS but exerts negative feedback through, for example, increased levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4, IL-13 and IL-10. Different phenotypes of schizophrenia may exhibit distinct IRS and CIRS immune profiles.Aims: This study aims to examine the IRS and CIRS components, including macrophagic M1, T-helper (Th)-1, Th-2, Th-17 and T-regulatory (Treg) phenotypes, in antipsychotic-naïve FEP patients before and after risperidone treatment.Methods: We included 31 antipsychotic-naïve FEP patients who had measurements of IRS and CIRS biomarkers before and after treatment with risperidone for 10 weeks, and 22 healthy controls.Results: Antipsychotic-naive FEP patients showed interrelated increments in M1, Th-1, Th-2, Th-17 and Treg phenotypes and a relatively greater IRS response (especially granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-12) as compared with the CIRS response (IL-4, IL-13, IL-5 and IL-10). Inflammatory markers, especially IL-6 and IL-8, were significantly correlated with negative, psychotic, affective and excitation symptom dimensions. Treatment with risperidone significantly suppressed the IRS and CIRS. Baseline levels of CIRS biomarkers, especially higher soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 and IL-10 predicted clinical improvement during treatment.Discussion: Our findings indicate that FEP is characterized by robust IRS (M1 + Th-1 + Th-17) and CIRS responses, suggesting that monocytes, macrophages, Th-1, Th-2, Th-17 and Treg cells are activated. The findings indicate that a) FEP patients are prone to the detrimental effects of M1, Th-1, Th-17 and Th-2 cells, which may contribute to long-lasting abnormalities in brain circuitry; and b) in FEP, the CIRS may contribute to recovery from the acute phase of illness. Enhancing the CIRS is a new drug target to treat FEP.
Blackcurrant Incorporated Biofunctional Cookie Digesta Shows Chemical and Cellular Biological Activity Against Human Liver Cancer Cells, HepG2
Authors: Hossain Mofasser , Brennan Margaret , Mason Susan , Guo Xinbo , Zeng Xin-An , Brennan Charles
Published: September 2018

The improved understanding of the underlying mechanisms of oxidative damage and/or chronic diseases is of high priority in dietary research. Although the chemical extraction of biofunctional molecules from different fruits and cereals have been studied extensively, the impact of food processing and digestion on bioactivity has not been studied systematically. The aim of this study was to investigate the biofunctional potential of blackcurrant powder incorporated into wholemeal wheat and barley cookies in after simulated in vitro digestion. The incorporation of blackcurrant significantly (p<0.05) increased the total phenolic content (about 60 %), significantly improved oxygen radical absorbance capacity (about 25 %) of the cookie digesta. Additionally cellular antioxidant and anti-proliferative activity (lowest EC₅₀ value 1.02 mg/mL) on human liver cancer cell model, HepG2 was significantly enhanced. Bioactive metabolites of blackcurrant incorporated cookies were significantly supressed the inflammatory cytokine genes IL-1β (about 3-fold), IL-6 (about 0.5-fold) and NF-kB (about 2-fold) regulation and upregulated satiety gene NUCB-2/Nesfatin-1 (about 5-fold) compare with wholemeal wheat and barley control cookies. The exerted synergistic effects of this study suggest that there may be a new and effective option to prevent and control chronic diseases in human.
Angular Momentum and Energy Transfer in a Whitehead's Theory of Gravity
Authors: Acedo Luis
Published: September 2018

In this paper, we revisit a modified version of the classical Whitehead's theory of gravity in which all possible bilinear forms are considered to define the corresponding metric. Although, this is a linear theory that fails to give accurate results for the most sophisticated predictions of general relativity, such as gravity waves, it can still provide a convenient framework to analyze some new phenomena in the Solar System. In particular, recent development in the accurate tracking of spacecraft and the ephemerides of planetary positions have revealed certain anomalies in relation with our standard paradigm for celestial mechanics. Among them the so-called flyby anomaly and the anomalous increase of the astronomical unit play a prominent role. In the first case the total energy of the spacecraft changes during the flyby and a secular variation of the semi-major axis of the planetary orbits is found in the second anomaly. For this to happen it seems that a net energy and angular momentum transfer is taken place among the orbiting and the central body. We evaluate the total transfer per revolution for a planet orbiting the Sun in order to predict the astronomical unit anomaly in the context of Whitehead's theory. This could lead to a more deeply founded hypothesis for an extended gravity model.
Localization Parameters for Interacting Particles in Disordered Two- Dimensional Lattices
Authors: Chattaraj Tirthaprasad
Published: September 2018

In two dimensional disordered lattices, presence of interaction makes particles less localized than the non-interacting ones within the range of disorder strength W ≤ 4 and interaction strength V ≤ 4. If the interaction strength is higher, then particles localize more. Although, a localization-delocalization transition is not found, a transition with changes in the dominant correlations is observed. The nature of correlations between the particles as nearest neighbors become dominant beyond certain disorder strengths.
Visual Co-Cluster Assessment with Intuitive Cluster Validation Through Cooccurrence-Sensitive Ordering
Authors: Honda Katsuhiro ,   Osaka Prefecture University 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Nakaku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan, Sako Takuya , Ubukata Seiki , Notsu Akira
Published: September 2018

Co-cluster extraction is a basic approach for summarization of cooccurrence information. This paper proposes a visual assessment technique for co-cluster structure analysis through cooccurrence-sensitive ordering, which realizes the hybrid concept of the coVAT algorithm and distance-sensitive ordering in relational data clustering. Object-item cooccurrence information is first enlarged into an (object + item) × (object + item) cooccurrence data matrix, and then, cooccurrence-sensitive ordering is performed through spectral ordering of the enlarged matrix. Additionally, this paper also consider the intuitive validation of co-cluster structures considering cluster crossing curves, which was adopted in cluster validation with distance-sensitive ordering. The characteristic features of the proposed approach are demonstrated through several numerical experiments including application to social analysis of Japanese prefectural statistics.
SVM Compound Kernel Functions for Vehicle Target Classification
Authors: Roxas Edison A. ,   Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University 106 Miguel Building, 2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila 1004, Philippines, Vicerra Ryan Rhay P. , Lim Laurence A. Gan , Dadios Elmer P. , Bandala Argel A.
Published: September 2018

The focus of this paper is to explore the use of kernel combinations of the support vector machines (SVMs) for vehicle classification. Being the primary component of the SVM, the kernel functions are responsible for the pattern analysis of the vehicle dataset and to bridge its linear and non-linear features. However, the choice of the type of kernel functions has characteristics and limitations that are highly dependent on the parameters. Thus, in order to overcome these limitations, a method of compounding kernel function for vehicle classification is hereby introduced and discussed. The vehicle classification accuracy of the compound kernel function presented is then compared to the accuracies of the conventional classifications obtained from the four commonly used individual kernel functions (linear, quadratic, cubic, and Gaussian functions). This study provides the following contributions: (1) The classification method is able to determine the rank in terms of accuracies of the four individual kernel functions; (2) The method is able to combine the top three individual kernel functions; and (3) The best combination of the compound kernel functions can be determined.
Analysis of Temperature andq-Parameter Dependency of FCM with Tsallis Entropy Maximization
Authors: Yasuda Makoto ,   National Institute of Technology, Gifu College 2236-2 Kamimakuwa, Motosu, Gifu 501-0495, Japan
Published: September 2018

The Tsallis entropy is aq-parameter extension of the Shannon entropy. By maximizing it within the framework of fuzzyc-means, statistical mechanical membership functions can be derived. We propose a clustering algorithm that includes the membership function and deterministic annealing. One of the major issues for this method is the determination of an appropriate values forqand an initial annealing temperature for a given data distribution. Accordingly, in our previous study, we investigated the relationship betweenqand the annealing temperature. We quantitatively compared the area of the membership function for various values ofqand for various temperatures. The results showed that the effect ofqon the area was nearly the inverse of that of the temperature. In this paper, we analytically investigate this relationship by directly integrating the membership function, and the inversely proportional relationship betweenqand the temperature is approximately confirmed. Based on this relationship, aq-incrementation deterministic annealing fuzzyc-means (FCM) algorithm is developed. Experiments are performed, and it is confirmed that the algorithm works properly. However, it is also confirmed that differences in the shape of the membership function of the annealing method and that of theq-incrementation method are remained.
Microscopic Road Traffic Scene Analysis Using Computer Vision and Traffic Flow Modelling
Authors: Billones Robert Kerwin C. ,   De La Salle University 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila 0922, Philippines, Bandala Argel A. , Lim Laurence A. Gan , Sybingco Edwin , Fillone Alexis M. , Dadios Elmer P.
Published: September 2018

This paper presents the development of a vision-based system for microscopic road traffic scene analysis and understanding using computer vision and computational intelligence techniques. The traffic flow model is calibrated using the information obtained from the road-side cameras. It aims to demonstrate an understanding of different levels of traffic scene analysis from simple detection, tracking, and classification of traffic agents to a higher level of vehicular and pedestrian dynamics, traffic congestion build-up, and multi-agent interactions. The study used a video dataset suitable for analysis of a T-intersection. Vehicle detection and tracking have 88.84% accuracy and 88.20% precision. The system can classify private cars, public utility vehicles, buses, and motorcycles. Vehicular flow of every detected vehicles from origin to destination are also monitored for traffic volume estimation, and volume distribution analysis. Lastly, a microscopic traffic model for a T-intersection was developed to simulate a traffic response based on actual road scenarios.
Impression Space Analysis of Local Mascot Characters for Regional Promotion
Authors: Inoue Hiroyuki , Fujisaki Yuma ,   School of Global and Community Studies, University of Fukui 3-9-1 Bunkyo, Fukui 910-8507, Japan,   Faculty of Education and Regional Studies, University of Fukui 3-9-1 Bunkyo, Fukui 910-8507, Japan
Published: September 2018

Recently, local mascot characters called “Yurukyara” have been active in various places. They play an important role in raising a region’s image and exciting the region to promote regional development. It is important to understand the impression given by the characters, since each character’s image leads to the promotion and recognition of the region. In this study, we analyze the impression of local mascot characters to provide useful information for regional promotions, etc. First, we extract the Kansei factors from the characters’ appearances and classify the characters within the factor space. Next, we analyze the differences in impressions when adding character-profile and video information.
A Three-Dimensional Fuzzy Linguistic Evaluation Model
Authors: Suprasongsin Sirin , Huynh Van-Nam , Yenradee Pisal ,   School of Knowledge Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan,   School of Manufacturing Systems and Mechanical Engineering, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University 99 Moo 18, Km. 41 on Paholyothin Highway Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
Published: September 2018

A probabilistic linguistic-based model is an effective tool to express preferences with different weights for different linguistic terms. This paper aims at introducing a new model for determining criteria weights in group decision-making problems, which is based on the concept of probabilistic linguistic terms. Different linguistic weights of respondents are also incorporated into the proposed model. Fuzzy numbers are used to quantify the linguistic terms. Using this model, first, a new concept called three-dimensional fuzzy linguistic representation is proposed to serve as an extension of the existing models. Then, a normalization process, an aggregation process, and a defuzzifying process for three-dimensional fuzzy linguistic representation are investigated. Next, a model for determining criteria weights is formulated. A case study of a beverage product in Thailand is provided to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed model. Finally, the results are compared with the existing models.
Erzincan Kentinde Yerel Zemin Özelliklerinin Deprem Duyarlılığına Etkisi
Authors: ÖZŞAHİN Emre , EROĞLU İlker
Published: September 2018

Son yıllarda
hızlı nüfus artışına bağlı olarak kentlerin kontrolsüz büyümeleri, yerel zemin
koşulları bakımından uygunsuz alanlara doğru yönelmelerine neden olmuştur. Aynı
zamanda kent merkezlerinde depreme duyarlı alanları eskiye göre arttıran bu
durum, yaşanan depremlerin de kent depremi özelliği kazanmasına yol açmıştır.
Bu yüzden günümüz kentlerinde, yerel zemin koşullarına dayalı deprem duyarlılık
çalışmalarının yapılması zorunluluk haline gelmiştir. CBS (Coğrafi Bilgi
Sistemleri) tekniklerinin bir araç olarak kullanıldığı bu çalışmada, Erzincan
kentinde yerel zemin koşullarının deprem duyarlılığına etkisinin frekans oranı
yöntemiyle analiz edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Kentin kurulduğu alanın yerel zemin
koşulları, deprem etkisinin kuvvetli bir şekilde hissedilmesine yol açmaktadır.
Çalışma kapsamında kentsel alandaki yerel zemin koşullarına bağlı olarak deprem
duyarlılığının dağılımı ve nüfusa yönelik olası etkileri irdelenmiştir. Çalışma
sonunda 95.596 (2015) kişinin yaşadığı Erzincan kentinin yüksek deprem
duyarlılığına sahip olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Deprem duyarlılığının en yüksek
olduğu mahalleler, Atatürk, İnönü, Karaağaç, Kızılay ve Yenimahalle’dir. Olası
bir deprem anında yerel zemin koşullarından kaynaklanabilecek hasar, deprem
duyarlılığının orta derecede olduğu kent çevresindeki alanlarda daha az
olacaktır. Bu nedenle yörenin deprem potansiyeli ve yerel zemin koşulları göz
önünde bulundurularak yeni inşa edilecek binaların yapımında mevcut riskler göz
önünde bulundurulmalı veya yapım yeri olarak deprem duyarlılığı daha düşük
sahalar seçilmelidir. Özellikle yapı ile ilgili yönetmeliklere yapım ve kontrol
aşamasında hassasiyetle uyulmalı ve gerekli görülmesi halinde zemin
iyileştirmesi yapılmalıdır.
CONCEPÇÕES PEDAGÓGICAS DE PROFESSORES/AS DA EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS SOBRE A INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE
Authors: Vieira Maria Clarisse , Rocha Cristino Cesário
Published: September 2018

O artigo tem por objetivo identificar, compreender e analisar concepções de professores/as de diferentes disciplinas e áreas do conhecimento sobre a interdisciplinaridade e suas práticas, intenções e condições de ensinar interdisciplinarmente. Com base em Tonet (2013) e Freire realiza uma reflexão teórico-conceitual que lança luzes sobre práticas pedagógicas de professores/as que atuam na Educação de Jovens e Adultos. Tem como metodologia a abordagem qualitativa ancorada em André & Ludke (2015). A interdisciplinaridade é vista pelos professores/as em duplo sentido: prático e teórico e sua articulação pode ser feita com a contribuição de diversas instituições e movimentos sociais.
INDICADORES PARA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE ATITUDES TRANSDISCIPLINARES
Authors: Machado Celso Pessanha , Da Rocha Filho João Bernardes , Lahm Regis Alexandre
Published: September 2018

A transdisciplinaridade é estudada principalmente por filósofos e pesquisadores da área da educação e do ensino de ciências, e há pelo menos uma críticade caráter pragmático que desponta nesses estudos: há poucasindicações depráticas compatíveis com essa atitude. Com o objetivo de compreender as causas dessa lacuna e responder aodesafiode propor soluçõesfoi inicialmente planejada uma investigação. Esse trabalho, porém, mostrou-se especialmente difícil na medida em que não se conheciam indicadores capazes de balizar a identificação das próprias atitudes transdisciplinares. Foi realizada, então, uma investigação preliminar, relatada neste artigo, que buscou identificar indicadores da transdisciplinaridade presentes na literatura sobre o tema. A partir dessa investigação foi elaborada uma lista contendo indicadores objetivos de transdisciplinaridade, em número de onze, depreendidos de produções acadêmicas relevantes, seguindo o critério do número de citações que tais obras receberam. O conhecimento desses indicadores pode instrumentalizar pesquisas voltadas à identificação da transdisciplinaridade ou planejamento de atividadesde caráter transdisciplinar, representando uma base para análise do comportamento pedagógico de professores, permitindo a classificação de suas atitudes, conforme sejam mais ou menos alinhadas às premissas da transdisciplinaridade.
PARA CONHECER O DIREITO POSITIVO A PARTIR DO PENSAR COMPLEXO
Authors: Andrés Mauro Barroso , Oliveira Luiz Roberto Peel Furtado de , Pinho Maria José De
Published: September 2018

RESUMO

Artigo que discute os paradigmas epistemológico e metodológico aplicáveis às pesquisas científicas cujo objeto seja o Direito Positivo. Apresenta as perspectivas teóricas de Hans Kelsen (Teoria Pura do Direito) e Miguel Reale (Teoria Tridimensional do Direito). Toma como referencial os valores democráticos para analisar e criticar tanto o paradigma epistemológico e metodológico tradicional, apoiado na especialização disciplinar, quanto o emergente, calcado no pensar complexo e na interdisciplinaridade e transdisciplinaridade. Conclui que os paradigmas epistemológico e metodológico emergente promovem o diálogo e a interação tanto entre sujeitos quanto entre disciplinas, sem o abandono de suas identidades; o pensar complexo, como base epistemológica, e a interdisciplinaridade e a transdisciplinaridade, como base metodológica, são adequados à produção de conhecimento científico cujo objeto seja o Direito Positivo conforme os ideais democráticos.

 

Palavras-chave: Direito Positivo. Interdisciplinaridade. Pensar complexo. Transdisciplinaridade.
HADIS QUDSI DALAM PERSPEKTIF PSIKOLOGI TRANSPERSONAL
Authors: Idris Abdul Fatah
Published: September 2018

Hadith Qudsi is a Hadith which its meaning and text come from the Prophet Muhammad SAW. The Koran and the Hadith also come from the revelation internally (from deep heart of the Prophet) and nonverbal (not words form). To understand the meaning hadith qudsi, the author uses the revelation theory through transpersonal psychology. The study found explanations that there are three categories of prophet speech: the Koran, hadith Nabawi, and hadith qudsi. These all come from the inspiration of Ilahi (the revelation of God), not in the form words or language. Then, the prophet created human language (texts) and applied them in his daily life.
The coherent sound field separation method combining compressive sensing
Authors: Hantao Chen , Wenyong Guo , Hongyu Zhang
Published: September 2018

When multiple coherent sound sources are distributed on the same side of the holographic surface, the conventional method must use known information such as sound source distribution and geometry. In view of this situation, a method of coherent sound field separation combined with compressive sensing is proposed. The method is based on the plane equivalent source near-field acoustic holography method and the orthogonal matching pursuit algorithm of compressive sensing technology. Get the distribution of the virtual sound source on the plane, and then the virtual sound sources are grouped and selected. Finally, the distribution of sound pressure in the near-field plane after separation of the sound field is calculated using the conduction matrix. The method does not require other prior knowledge. The simulation results show that this method can be used as an effective complementary method for coherent sound field separation based on single-sided measurement.