bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Into the Realm of the Politically Incorrect”: Intercultural Encounters in a Service-Learning Program
Authors: Palpacuer-Lee Christelle , Curtis Jessie Hutchison
Published: June 2017

Now more than ever, teachers of world languages are encouraged to become intercultural mediators in their communities and classrooms. This study describes the impact of an innovative community-based teacher education program for developing participants' interculturality. Building on narrative methods of investigation, we explore the potential of community-based service-learning as a social space in which participants learn to recognize and mediate worldviews. The data come primarily from field observations and pre-service teachers’ journaled reflections. We illustrate our findings through a series of narratives that serve as a frame for locating cultural recognition and learning.
Long Ago and Far Away: Preservice Teachers’ (Mis)Conceptions Surrounding Racism
Authors: Wilson Melissa Beth , Kumar Tracey
Published: June 2017

This study examines a large data set of preservice teachers’ definitions of racism at the beginning and at the end of a teacher training program in the Southeastern United States. Using the methodology of Critical Content Analysis that is grounded in Critical Race Theory, the authors found that the majority of the definitions illustrate a removed, passive, and old-fashioned conception of racism indicative of reluctance on the part of both preservice teachers and their university trainers to grapple with the historical and cultural context of the geographical area as well as to acknowledge the systemic nature of racism.
AMOR Volume 3 Issue 3
Authors: Author Temp
Published: June 2017

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O efeito de programas de treinamento para o tratamento de Sarcopenia em idosos: uma revisão sistemática.
Authors: Danni Marcio Roberto Machado , Do Pinho Alexandre Severo , Klahr Patrícia Da Silva , Ferreira Luís Fernando , Da Rosa Luís Henrique Telles
Published: June 2017

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar o efeito da intervenção de programas de exercícios na massa muscular como tratamento de indivíduos idosos com sarcopenia. Método: Revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos comparando idosos sarcopenicos em grupo submetido a um programa de exercício (grupo intervenção) em relação à um grupo de controle. Os Critérios de seleção para esta revisão são: ensaios clínicos (tipo de estudo); indivíduos idosos, com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, sedentários com sarcopenia (tipo de participante); programa de exercícios que tivessem, no mínimo, 04 semanas de duração e 8 sessões de treino; a intensidade média das sessões (mínimo) deveria ser de moderada à alta (igual ou maior a 60% da capacidade máxima) (Tipo de intervenção); e variação percentual da massa muscular (Tipo de desfecho). A estratégia de busca se desenvolveu nos bancos de dados virtuais como Medline, Pubmed; Bireme; Lilacs, PEDro; Science Direct; e a Biblioteca Cochrane. As buscas ocorreram no período de 2012 à 2013, sem considerar limite de tempo de publicação dos artigos incluídos. Os descritores/termos de pesquisa utilizados foram exercise, sarcopenia e clinical trial. Não houve restrições de linguagem ou ano de publicação. Resultados: Foram identificadas 1.580 referências. Após a primeira etapa da revisão, 92 estudos foram considerados elegíveis para inclusão e selecionados para a análise do texto integral. Ao final, 23 estudos foram incluídos para a revisão. Os resultados indicaram um aumento de massa muscular em vinte e dois (22) grupos de intervenção com programas de exercícios físicos. Conclusões: Os resultados da análise sugerem uma associação positiva do efeito de programas de exercício sobre a massa muscular de idosos e redução da sarcopenia.
Phase Transition Behavior of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-N,Ndimethylaminopropylacrylamide) Hydrogels
Authors: Kang Eui-Chul , Hong Na-Young , Kim Kee-Hoon , Jang Chun-Hag , Song Ki-Won , Lee Jang-Oo
Published: June 2017

The copolymer hydrogel of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm) and N,N-dimethylaminopropylacrylamide (DMAPAA) was synthesized by free radical copolymerization. The phase transition behavior of p(NIPAAmco-DMAPAA) hydrogels as a function of temperature and SDS concentration was studied. The p(NIPAAmco-DMAPAA) hydrogels exhibited larger swelling capacity than the homo p(NIPAAm) hydrogel. The phase transition temperature of p(NIPAAm-co-DMAPAA) hydrogels increased with an increase of DMAPAA content. In aqueous SDS solution, the swelling capacity of p(NIPAAm-co-DMAPAA) hydrogel decreased with an increase of SDS concentration. The phase transition temperature of p(NIPAAm-co-DMAPAA) hydrogels was found to be almost independent of the SDS concentration.
Natural Clays of the Kazakhstan Deposits for Catalysts of Cracking
Authors: Zakarina N.A. , Volkova L.D. , Chshukina O.V.
Published: June 2017

Presented paper is devoted to the construction of cracking catalysts based on H-form zeolite Y, modifying by heteropolyacids of 12 row decationzed forms of natural clays of Tagan and Narynkol deposits. Conditions of acid activation were compared for Tagan clay. Chemical composition of clays before and after activation was detected by optical emission spectral method; phase composition was detected with X-ray
diffraction. It has been shown that activities of composite catalysts are related to the concentration and sequence of HPA adding. From the results the conclusion was drawn that amount of adding HPA influenced the activity and thermal stability of catalysts prepared on the base of Tagan and Narynkol clays deposits. The synthesized catalysts were studied in a laboratory microimpulse catalytic set by the model reaction of isopropylbenzene cracking at temperature 350-500 °C. The optimum compositions of zeolite containing contacts served as the base of creation of cracking catalysts for real raw (kerosene-gas-oil fraction) into quartz reactor with a fixed catalyst bed. These prepared catalysts have demonstrated enhanced thermal
stability and high activity. Stronger cracking activity of catalysts prepared on the base of Narynkol clay has been shown.
Polycomplexes of Bovine Serum Albumin with Poly[2-Methacryloyloxy) Ethyl]Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Authors: Khutoryanskiy Vitaliy V. , Nurkeeva Zauresh S. , Mun Grigoriy A. , Rebenchuk Natalie L. , Ivaschenko Anatoliy T. , Rosiak Janusz M.
Published: June 2017

Complex formation between bovine serum albumin and water-soluble synthetic cationic polyelectrolyte poly[2-methacryloyloxy)ethyl]trimethyl ammonium chloride has been studied in aqueous solutions by turbidimetric and viscometric methods. It was found that the structure of polycomplex is compact and its stability strongly depends on the environment. Formation of insoluble polycomplexes is observed in solutions with low ionic strength and pH, higher than 5.0. This pH value corresponds to the isoelectric point of the protein, so at lower pH the biopolymer macromolecules gain the positive charge and not able to be bound by the positively charged macromolecules of poly[2-methacryloyloxy)ethyl]trimethyl ammonium chloride. An increase of pH within 5.0-11.0 leads to further stabilization of polycomplex because of appearance of additional negative charges on biomacromolecules, caused by ionization of acidic groups. It was found that the main forces, which are responsible for the complexation, are electrostatic interactions.
The intensity of the complexation is dependent on the solution concentration, pH and ionic strength. In solutions with high ionic strength (I=0.2, 1.0) the mixing of the reagents does not lead to the formation of insoluble polycomplexes. The observed dependence is connected with the screening of electrostatic interactions between macromolecules of the biopolymer and synthetic polyelectrolyte by small ions present in solution.
Transparency and Tiers: Restructuring a Publisher Deal with a Modified Decision Matrix
Authors: Pan Denise , Wiersma Gabrielle
Published: June 2017

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EBLIP Receives the Seal of Approval
Authors: Kloda Lorie A.
Published: June 2017

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Space Use in the Commons: Evaluating a Flexible Library Environment
Authors: Asher Andrew D.
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Objective – This article evaluates the usage and user experience of the Herman B Wells Library’s Learning Commons, a newly renovated technology and learning centre that provides services and spaces tailored to undergraduates’ academic needs at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB).

Methods – A mixed-method research protocol combining time-lapse photography, unobtrusive observation, and random-sample surveys was employed to construct and visualize a representative usage and activity profile for the Learning Commons space.

Results – Usage of the Learning Commons by particular student groups varied considerably from expectations based on student enrollments. In particular, business, first and second year students, and international students used the Learning Commons to a higher degree than expected, while humanities students used it to a much lower degree. While users were satisfied with the services provided and the overall atmosphere of the space, they also experienced the negative effects of insufficient space and facilities due to the space often operating at or near its capacity. Demand for collaboration rooms and computer workstations was particularly high, while additional evidence suggests that the Learning Commons furniture mix may not adequately match users’ needs.

Conclusions – This study presents a unique approach to space use evaluation that enables researchers to collect and visualize representative observational data. This study demonstrates a model for quickly and reliably assessing space use for open-plan and learning-centred academic environments and for evaluating how well these learning spaces fulfill their institutional mission.
POPULAÇÃO NEM-NEM: uma análise a partir dos dados da PNAD 2012
Authors: Almeida Jessika Brenner Soares Araújo de , Figueiredo Adriano Marcos Rodrigues
Published: June 2017

Este trabalho objetivou estudar o subgrupo populacional dos jovens de modo que se possa identificar quem entre eles e por que estão na condição “Nem-Nem”. Especificamente, objetivou-se: identificar os aspectos gerais desta população comparando os resultados existentes para o caso do Brasil, América Latina e OCDE; identificar as principais características desta população e traçar um perfil desses jovens; comparar o perfil característico desses jovens, através dos dados da PNAD; e, mensurar as variáveis mais influentes à condição “Nem-Nem”. O estudo revelou que a grande maioria dos jovens que estão na condição Nem-Nem, são mulheres. O modelo probit foi utilizado e nas variáveis com influência negativa, ou seja, aquelas que influenciarão o indivíduo a não estar na condição estudada, estão a maioria das variáveis do modelo, sendo elas: “sexo”, “escolaridade”, “renda”, “ler/escrever”, “internet”, “desquitado”, “divorciado”, “solteiro”. As variáveis “idade”, “domestico”, “morar com a mãe”, “ter filho” e “cor branca” são as com influência positiva, aquelas que contribuirão para indivíduo estar na condição Nem-Nem.
Editorial L&E 11(2) 2017. Patrimônio ambiental, rios e cidades: Rio Araguaia
Authors: Argollo Ferrão André Munhoz de , Gandara Gercinair Silvério , Vidal Laurent
Published: June 2017

A revista Labor & Engenho apresenta neste seu segundo número do volume 11 (abr./jun. 2017) 9 artigos, sendo 8 selecionados pelo Comitê Científico do "V Seminário Itinerante Franco-Brasileiro Rios e Cidades na História do Brasil: Rio Araguaia" realizado em maio de 2016. A organização e realização deste evento se deu, pela parte brasileira, como resultado parcial do projeto de pesquisa intitulado “Estudos Socioambientais dos Rios Cidades-Beira do/no Norte Goiano: Uruaçu [GO] e cidades circunvizinhas” coordenado pela Profa. Dra. Gercinair Silvério Gandara; e pela parte francesa, como uma continuação das atividades conjuntas que a Université de la Rochelle mantém com diversas universidades brasileiras, sob coordenação do Prof. Dr. Laurent Vidal...
Factores asociados a los trastornos temporomandibulares en adultos de Cuenca, Ecuador
Authors: Vásconez Marly , Bravo Wilson , Villavicencio Ebingen
Published: June 2017

Objetivos: Determinar el factor asociado más relevante para los trastornos temporomandibulares en pacientes que acuden a las Clínicas de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Cuenca en el periodo 2015. Materiales y métodos: Diseño descriptivo de corte transversal, con un muestreo de 316 pacientes, 239 mujeres y 77 hombres distribuidos en dos rangos 20 a 40 años y de 41 años en adelante. Los síntomas subjetivos y signos clínicos de los TTM se evaluaron utilizando un cuestionario de criterios de diagnóstico de trastornos temporomandibulares (DC/TTM) y el cuestionario de auto informe la escala de depresión ansiedad y estrés (DASS 21) para detectar el estrés emocional, posteriormente los datos fueron introducidos al sistema estadístico SPSS vs 21 para ser analizados por el cálculo de razón de prevalencia y la regresión múltiple logística. Resultados: La prevalencia de los trastornos temporomandibulares fue del 65,8%, en el análisis de regresión con la variable estrés emocional presentó un Oddsratio de 17.96 (IC 95% 8,59 – 37,56), en cuanto al grupo de edad OR=1,72  (IC 95%: 1,057 –2,798) y para el sexo masculino un OR = 0,994   (IC 95% 0,872 – 1,134). Conclusiones: La prevalencia de los trastornos temporomandibulares en la muestra recolectada fue representativa y su relación con el factor estrés emocional tiene relevancia significativa. El factor sexo y edad no tienen correlación significativa con los TTM
Comparative Literary History in Assamese: Some Possibilities
Authors: Sarma Dhurjjati
Published: June 2017

The essay attempts to explore some possibilities of Comparative Literary History with respect to Assamese literature. Writing a literary history is a complex business, and the tenets underlying its conceptualisation and execution have often been determined by factors other than purely ‘literary’ ones. In the essay, the conceptual dimensions of literary historiography are examined in relation to its recently developed nexus with comparative literature and cultural studies. Within this theoretical framework, the essay briefly touches upon the development of literary historiography within the Indian context in the precolonial, colonial and postcolonial periods, and subsequently moves on to discuss its position vis-a-vis Assamese literature, particularly in the latter’s institutionalisation as a subject for graduate and postgraduate study under Gauhati University, Assam, in the post-Independence period. The essay deals specifically with the efforts of Professor Satyendranath Sarma, prominent academician and literary historian of Assam, towards the academic study of Assamese literary history. It explores the possibilities of comparative literary history in Assamese—one that is not based on a linear narrative of succeeding generations of poets and writers recorded and documented under a progressive model of impact and response, but rather a history of literary reception with many complex and multidimensional narratives often at loggerheads with each other.Key words: Literary Historiography, Comparative Literature, Comparative Cultural Studies, Indian Literature, Assamese Literature, Satyendranath Sarma
Gramscian ‘Counter hegemony’ in Narendra Modi’s New India Perspective
Authors: Pulla Venkat Rao
Published: June 2017

The counter hegemony   that Gramsci, (1987:344) talks about is about leaders and their understanding and how well they conceptualise the psychology of the masses. Counter hegemonies have transformative power and Modi continues to prove that.In this special editorial, the author reviews the leadership of Mr Modi in India.
Double anti-roll bar hardware-in-loop experiment for active anti-roll control system
Authors: Muniandy V. , Mohd Samin P. , Jamaluddin H. , Abdul Rahman R. , Abu Bakar S. A.
Published: June 2017

Active anti-roll bar (AARB) is a cheaper alternative for a fully active suspension system, which can be adapted into passenger cars, made possible by today’s technology. AARB minimizes body roll and improve ride comfort. In this paper, the design of a Hardware-in-loop (HIL) test bench is presented. The HIL test bench is able to test dual AARB system, each for front and rear of a car respectively. HIL testing will allow designer to analyze and validate the performance of the proposed AARB system before it could be implemented in a real car. This paper focuses on the practicality and adaptability of implementing Fuzzy based PID controllers into the AARB system. HIL experiment compares the performance of proposed Self-Tuning Fuzzy PI-PD (STF PI-PD) controller against the PI-PD Type Fuzzy Logic Controller (PI-PD Type FLC) and Self-Tuning Fuzzy PID (STF PID) controllers. STF PID controller was proposed by previous researchers for an AARB system. Experimental results suggest that the proposed AARB system, which incorporates STF PI-PD controller is able to reduce 87.68 % of roll angle and 50.04 % in roll rate in average, thus improving the vehicle dynamics. STF PI-PD controller significantly outperforms both STF PID and PI-PD Type FLC controllers in various handling tests.
Attribute recognition model and its application of risk assessment for slope stability at tunnel portal
Authors: Zhang Qian , Wang Jing-chun , Zhang Hai-xia
Published: June 2017

Due to large span and complex construction technology, the portal section of tunnel is vulnerable to the threats of latent slope failures such as landslide, spalling and collapse. In the present paper, to ensure the construction safety of tunnel, the attribute recognition model of risk assessment for the slope stability at tunnel portal was established by using attribute mathematics theory. The integrated degree of rock mass, lithological feature, geological structural feature, weathering degree, seismic intensity, gradient, rainfall and construction factors were selected as the indices of the risk assessment for the stability slope at tunnel portal with grading criteria of each index. Moreover, the weights of the assessment indices were determined by the judgment matrix constructed from analytic hierarchy process. The attribute measurement functions were used to compute attribute measurement of single index and synthetic attribute measurement. The identification and classification of risk assessment for the slope stability at tunnel portal were assessed using the confidence criterion. For practical purposes, the stability of slope located in portal of an actual Tunnel, i.e., Jiefangcun Tunnel in Cheng-Lan Railway, was evaluated based on the previously established attribute recognition model. The corresponding risk treatment measures were then proposed based on the assessment results and monitor results to ensure the construction safety of tunnel portal.
Stationary random vibration analysis of vehicle-track coupled system with nonlinear stiffness of railpads
Authors: Wang Ping , Yang Fan , Wei Kai , Zhou Changsheng
Published: June 2017

According to time-temperature superposition (TTS) and WLF formula, the temperature-dependent and frequency-dependent kinetic parameters of the railpads of WJ-7 fasteners were predicted based on the experimental results at a certain frequency and under the different temperatures. By combining the pseudo excitation method and symplectic mathematics scheme, the impact of railpads frequency-dependent and temperature-dependent stiffness on the random variation of the coupled vehicle-track system was investigated efficiently. The results suggest that, within the range of environment temperature and frequency-dependent extent of railpads in the railway, the PSD peak of the vertical random vibration acceleration of the wheelsets and rail gets the largest increase of 3.3 times at least, and the increment of their 1st dominant frequency also reaches up to 20.6 Hz or more. Therefore, in order to accurately analyze the random vibration responses of the vehicle-track coupled system, experiments must be conducted to obtain the accurate kinetic parameters of the polymer materials like railpads.
Retrofit of reinforced concrete structures by CFRP/GFRP sheets against blast load
Authors: Shooshtari Mohammad , Gomar Hassan
Published: June 2017

Nowadays, destructive bomb effects and terroristic attacks to buildings have become a challenge for structure engineers. Reinforcement of structures with composite materials has been extensively increased in recent decays, because of their individual and unique characteristics like high impact strength, flexibility, high-weight ratios, etc. The technique of wrapping concrete with CFRP/GFRP sheets can significantly increase its axial load capacity, flexibility and seismic behavior of columns in the plastic hinge areas or overlapping regions of column bars. In this research, blast phenomena and its effects on buildings will be analytically investigated. CFRP/GFRP sheets will be applied to the retrofitted building frames and their performance in strengthening structural members will be studied. The concrete nonlinearity behavior is considered in using concrete damage plasticity model and CFRP/GFRP sheet has been assumed to be elastic and isotropic, while steel retrofitting bars have elasto-plastic behavior. For validation of analytical results, a model has been compared with a series of experimental results, and good agreements have been obtained. Results show that external reinforcement increases energy absorption of the system up to three times, and in this case, reinforcement by CFRP sheets represents better performance. In addition, it is shows that external reinforcement of connections leads to decrease total displacement of the frame up to 40 %. Moreover, effects of the number of reinforcement layers are considered.
Anti-fatigue Effects of Active Ingredients from Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Authors: Zhou Si-Si , Jiang Jian-Guo
Published: June 2017

Background:

The application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of fatigue has long been practiced in clinical and showed significant effects.

Objective:

This article summarizes the work done on the natural products from TCM that are reported to have effects of treating fatigue, in the past two decades.

Method:

Research status, sources, models, efficacy and mechanisms of active ingredients and their monomer in the treatment of fatigue are discussed.

Results:

Pharmacological research shows that active ingredients of polysaccharide can significantly improve body’s resistance through promoting glycogen synthesis, reducing sports metabolites and increasing hypoxia tolerance; Alkaloids have been proven to be effective in promoting the reserving of various glucogen substances, improving exercise endurance and speeding up the metabolism of body’s urea nitrogen in mice; With the increase of glycosides amount, up goes the sport endurance, liver glycogen content and the ability of clear lactate index in mice, indicating that saponin has clear, dose-dependent anti-fatigue effect; Polyphenols have also functions of resisting fatigue, where they reduce free radicals accumulated and thus slow down the rapid declination of exercise capacity when doing sports; There are other active ingredients of TCM that have biological activities, like some proteins, anthraquinones, terpenes, unsaturated fatty acid monomer compounds; And research has found that tonic medicine can promote the elimination of fatigue and improve athletic ability.

Conclusion:

It is hoped that the data summarized in this review will be beneficial to the screening of new nature-derived drugs with the ability of relieving and improving fatigue.
El discurso hegemónico ambiental a través de organismos de cooperación y su influencia en las relaciones internacionales
Authors: Velázquez Gutiérrez Manuel
Published: June 2017

Este ensayo se sitúa en torno a los organismos de cooperación internacional del sistema de Naciones Unidas que están bajo la influencia de los países occidentales que los lideran a través de la teoría del realismo. Desde una perspectiva del Análisis Crítico del Discurso (ACD) se pretende abordar la hegemonía del norte respecto al sur en temas ambientales, porque se utiliza la lógica del ambientalismo superficial o reformista, que solo perpetúa los intereses económicos sobre la explotación de la naturaleza. Esta dinámica industrializada se presenta como desarrollo sustentable y ejerce un discurso predominante en las relaciones internacionales.
Preparación de especímenes de arena para ensayos triaxiales mediante un método controlado de compactación
Authors: Camacho-Tauta Javier Fernando , Molina Gómez Fausto Andrés , Reyes Ortiz Óscar Javier
Published: June 2017

Una de las dificultades más frecuentes en el desarrollo de ensayos triaxiales en arena se relaciona con el método de preparación de los especímenes y de la forma de alcanzar la densidad relativa esperada para las diferentes probetas que conforman un grupo de ensayos triaxiales. Diversos autores sugieren que el proceso de extracción y la reconstitución de muestras inciden de manera notable en los resultados obtenidos en los ensayos. Con el fin de proponer un método controlado de preparación de especímenes para ensayos triaxiales, se desarrolló un equipo que permite aplicar de forma controlada y uniforme la energía de compactación y la rápida verificación del proceso. El nuevo sistema se puso a prueba mediante la elaboración de un conjunto de especímenes para evaluar la repetitividad del proceso en la compactación de tres tipos de arena. Adicionalmente se llevó a cabo el mismo proceso utilizado únicamente con los dispositivos y accesorios originales del equipo triaxial para la elaboración de estas muestras. El estudio mostró que el nuevo sistema tiene mejor repetitividad para los tres materiales utilizados que el anterior equipo empleado para la compactación de especímenes.
Sobre processos de gestão escolar desde a perspectiva de educadores-gestores em uma rede privada de educação
Authors: Ferreira da Silva Gilberto , Casagrande Cledes Antonio , Pauly Evaldo Luis
Published: June 2017

Este artigo tem por objetivo explorar as representações de educadores de uma rede privada de ensino sobre gestão escolar. Contempla a análise de literatura e de dados empíricos oriundos de uma pesquisa já finalizada. Parte da seguinte questão: quais compreensões de gestão possuem estes profissionais e como dinamizam o ato de adminstrar o espaço escolar? DEntre os resultados obtidos, ressaltamos a importância atribuída aos principios e à tradição institucional, o sentimento de pertencimento a instituição e o acúmulo de atribuições do diretor escolar, que acaba relegando as funções de caráter pedagógico a um segundo plano em favor das funções admnistrativas.
The Histone Methyltransferase MLL1 Directs Macrophage-Mediated Inflammation in Wound Healing and Is Altered in a Murine Model of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Kimball Andrew S. , Joshi Amrita , Carson William F. , Boniakowski Anna E. , Schaller Matthew , Allen Ronald , Bermick Jennifer , Davis Frank M. , Henke Peter K. , Burant Charles F. , Kunkel Steve L. , Gallagher Katherine A.
Published: June 2017

Macrophages are critical for the initiation and resolution of the inflammatory phase of wound repair. In diabetes, macrophages display a prolonged inflammatory phenotype in late wound healing. Mixed-lineage leukemia-1 (MLL1) has been shown to direct gene expression by regulating nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)–mediated inflammatory gene transcription. Thus, we hypothesized that MLL1 influences macrophage-mediated inflammation in wound repair. We used a myeloid-specific Mll1 knockout (Mll1f/fLyz2Cre+) to determine the function of MLL1 in wound healing. Mll1f/fLyz2Cre+ mice display delayed wound healing and decreased wound macrophage inflammatory cytokine production compared with control animals. Furthermore, wound macrophages from Mll1f/fLyz2Cre+ mice demonstrated decreased histone H3 lysine 4 trimethylation (H3K4me3) (activation mark) at NF-κB binding sites on inflammatory gene promoters. Of note, early wound macrophages from prediabetic mice displayed similarly decreased MLL1, H3K4me3 at inflammatory gene promoters, and inflammatory cytokines compared with controls. Late wound macrophages from prediabetic mice demonstrated an increase in MLL1, H3K4me3 at inflammatory gene promoters, and inflammatory cytokines. Prediabetic macrophages treated with an MLL1 inhibitor demonstrated reduced inflammation. Finally, monocytes from patients with type 2 diabetes had increased Mll1 compared with control subjects without diabetes. These results define an important role for MLL1 in regulating macrophage-mediated inflammation in wound repair and identify a potential target for the treatment of chronic inflammation in diabetic wounds.
Relationship between powder characteristics and part properties in laser beam melting of Ti–6Al–4V, and implications on quality
Authors: Seyda Vanessa , Herzog Dirk , Emmelmann Claus
Published: June 2017

The technology of laser beam melting (LBM) has lately become a true option for series production of functional end products. Metallic materials such as steel, aluminum, and titanium alloys may be processed to fully dense parts with mechanical properties meeting or even exceeding their conventionally manufactured counterparts. However, the use of LBM for industrial applications also requires reliable quality assurance methods along the entire process chain. Besides monitoring and controlling the LBM process itself, this implicates a thorough understanding of the relationship between the powder feedstock characteristics and the properties of the manufactured parts. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of how the characteristics of different Ti–6Al–4V powder feedstocks influence the usual quality criteria of parts. Typical characteristics of virgin powders from three different manufacturing routes, namely gas atomization, plasma atomization, and induction plasma spheroidization, are studied. Besides the investigation of particle morphology, particle size distribution, and chemical composition, powder flowability is determined using different measurement methods. Applying methods such as Hall flowmeter, angle of repose, Hausner ratio, avalanche angle, powder rheology, and shear tests, the powders are tested under static and dynamic stress states. From the different feedstocks, specimens are manufactured and the part properties such as density and static strength are determined. Correlation between powder characteristics and the resulting part properties is investigated. Depending on the different powder analyzation methods, recommendations for quality assurance are derived. It is shown that quality assurance of Ti–6Al–4V powder for LBM is a complex task. Powder material quality for this process cannot be ensured using a single measurement parameter or method as it is a result of the interactions between various properties. Such being the case, the determination of powder flowability leads to ambiguous results, irrespective of the selected measurement method. Presumably, the application of powder with good flowability according to a specific test will regularly result in parts with high density and acceptable mechanical properties. However, powder with comparably low flowability might also be applicable for the manufacturing of parts that meet the required quality criteria. As a consequence, solely employing a flowability test for powder quality assurance would possibly reject a number of powder batches that would turn out to be suitable for the LBM process.
AVALIAÇÃO E REFORMULAÇÃO DE CURRÍCULO: RELAÇÕES QUE SE (DES)ENCONTRAM NA PRÁTICA
Authors: Pereira Antonio
Published: June 2017

O texto problematiza a relação avaliação e reformulação curricular a partir da análise de artigos publicados em eventos científicos e revistas no campo do currículo, como a ANPED – GT 12, Revista -Currículum, Currículo Sem Fronteira e Espaço do Currículo. A escolha desses lócus de investigação objetivou compreender/responder a hipótese de que ainda não existe uma relação intensa entre avaliação e políticas de currículos, avaliação e reformulação/construção curricular, quando muito uma relação esporádica demandada pela necessidade do grupo que está reformulando o currículo, do que propriamente algo consensual no sistema educacional brasileiro. A organização dos dados demonstrou escassez da temática avaliação de currículo, bem como da relação avaliação e reformulação curricular. Esses dados corroboram essa afirmação quando demonstram que existe um desencontro dessa relação nas narrativas e proposições de autores que descrevem as experiências sobre reformulação/construção curricular. Mas, esse resultado se mostra insuficiente para afirmar com segurança a hipótese aqui intencionada, sugerimos então a continuidade dessa investigação a partir da inclusão de outras fontes, como banco de teses e de outros periódicos da área da educação.
Alternative Solutions for Data Storage Using Magnetic Films Exchange-Coupled Through Non-Magnetic Layer
Authors: Crisan Alina , Klein T. , Rohlsberger R. , Burkel E. , Crisan O.
Published: June 2017

Abstract—We describe an alternative solution to encode information in magnetic films that goes beyond the conventional way of digital magnetic recording. In our approach the information is stored via a continuous variable, namely the remanent coupling angle between two magnetic films that are separated by a nonmagnetic spacer layer. Using the technique of nuclear resonant scattering (NRS) [1, 2] we show with good precision, how this coupling angle can be conveniently adjusted with high degree of remanence by shortly applied external magnetic fields. Moreover this effect is explained using a micromagnetic model [3, 4]. Extremely important for future applications of this concept, we demonstrate, that the remanent coupling angles can be read out via magneto-optical or magneto-resistance effects. In principle, this approach allows to design novel memory cells for advance data storage devices, where multiple states per unit cell can be generated and recorded.

Index Terms—Magnetic films, data storage, FePt
A Transportable Solar Power Generator
Authors: Ferrah Azzeddine , Yaqoob Fatima , Ismaeil Mariam , Khalil Dana , Abdelrahman Amal , Mohamed Aisha
Published: June 2017

Abstract—This paper presents the design of a 2kW portable photovoltaic (PV) stand-alone facility (PV generator) that converts directly solar irradiance into electricity for immediate use or storage. The project aims to build a stand-alone solar power source for use in rural villages, mountainous and remote areas that are distant from the national grid. It can also be very useful for powering camping tents, fishing boats, small farms, and greenhouses. Equally, it could be used for disaster stricken areas and during power outages. However, the proposed generator will be more suited for camping trips that Emiratis take almost in weekly basis. The paper will focus on presenting the main features of the designed prototype. It will also investigate the performance of the proposed stand-alone PV generator. Parameters investigated include geographic location, climate condition, solar irradiance, load consumption, ambient temperature, array voltage, battery voltage, and energy output from the array. The work presented is based entirely on the work carried out by final year electrical engineering students, during their capstone design project. The project work, presented, is a manifestation of the students learning during earlier semesters. It puts into practice the application of solar energy technology, that the student learned in his course on renewable energy systems.

 Index Terms—Solar energy,transportable solar system,stand-alone system,PV,photovoltaic system.
Detecting Attacks Using Big Data with Process Mining
Authors: Mishra Ved Prakash , Sivasubramanian Yogeshwaran , Jeevanandham Subheshree
Published: June 2017

Abstract- In current digital world, Security has become the major issue for the organization. Every day the amount of data is growing in the world. Processing and analyzing of the data is becoming the new challenge for the analyzers. For this purpose, big data is useful to process the high volume of data in less time. Current security tools like existing firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems are still not able to detect and prevent the attacks and intrusions in full proof manner and giving many false alarms. Big Data analytics concept could be very useful for analyzing, detection and providing full security to the organization because of the ability of handling the large amount of data. In this paper, we have described the concept and the roll of big data. We have also proposed a model using process mining to generate the alerts in the case of attacks.

 

Index Terms— Big Data, Process Mining, Intrusion Detection System, Logs.
REKONSTRUKSI ASAS LEGALITAS DALAM HUKUM PIDANA BERDASARKAN PRINSIP KEADILAN
Authors: Nurdin Fransiskus Saverius
Published: June 2017

Abstrak
Salah satu prinsip penting dalam hukum pidana terdapat di dalam asas legalitas yang
menyatakan bahwa, “tidak ada suatu perbuatan yang dapat dipidana kecuali atas kekuatan
undang-undang pidana yang ada sebelum perbuatan itu dilakukan.” Asas legalitas
merupakan manifestasi sisi negatif dari hukum itu sendiri. Asas Legalitas tidak pada posisi
sebagai bagian dari hukum yang sebenarnya (sisi positif) di mana hukum bukanlah sekedar
perkara undang-undang atau daftar peraturan melainkan sesuatu yang tertanam pada
jiwa manusia, sesuatu yang merupakanbagian integral dari pengalaman manusia. Asas
legalitas lahir sebagai klimaks perjuangan manusia yang menghendaki adanya hukum
pidana yang tertulis dalam bentuk undang-undang, untuk membatasi kesewenangan
penguasa dan hakim yang menetapkan hukum menurut perasaan mereka sendiri. Penelitian
ini merupakan penelitian hukum (legal research) yang menawarkan pengubahan sisi negatif
dari asas legalitas dengan merekonstruksi rumusanya menjadi “tiada perbuatan pidana
tanpa pidana menurut perundang-undangan pidana dan hukum yang hidup dalam
masyarakat (the living law)”.

Abstract
One of the key principles of criminal law contained in the principle of legality, which asserts
that “there is no punishable crime without any criminal law that existed before the act was
committed.” The principle of legality is a manifestation of the negative side of the law itself. The principle of legality is not in the position as part of the actual law (positive side) where the law is not just contained in written law and regulations, but rather embedded in the human spirit and as an integral part of the human experience. The principle of legality emerged as the climax of human struggle that requires the existence of written criminal law in the form of legislation, to limit the abuse of authority and the judge who establishes the law according to their own belief. This research is a legal research that offers the alteration of the negative side of the principle of legality by reconstructing its formulation that “there is no punishable crime without any crime previously formulated in the criminal law and the laws that live in the community (the living law)”.
Глобализированный ислам: в поисках новой уммы
Authors: Roy Olivier
Published: June 2017

This text is a translation of the first chapter of Globalised Islam, a book by Olivier Roy, one of the most distinguished scholars and commentators on political Islam. Roy argues that Islamic revival, or ‘re-Islamisation’, results from the efforts of westernised Muslims to assert their identity in a non-Muslim context. One-third of the world’s Muslims now live as members of a minority. At the heart of this development are the voluntary settlement of Muslims in Western societies and the pervasiveness and influence of Western cultural models and social norms. The revival of Islam among Muslim populations is often wrongly seen as a backlash against westernisation rather than as one of its consquences. A schism has emerged between mainstream Islamist movements in the Muslim world and the uprooted militants who strive to establish an imaginary ummah, or Muslim community. Roy provides a detailed comparison of these transnational movements, whether peaceful like Tablighi Jama’at and the Islamic brotherhoods, or violent like al-Qaeda. He shows how neofundamentalism acknowledges without nostalgia the loss of pristine cultures, constructing instead a universal religious identity that transcends the very notion of culture. Thus contemporary Islamic fundamentalism is not a simple reaction against westernisation but a product and an agent of the complex forces of globalisation.
Synthesis of nickel nanoparticles via biological entity and their Anti- inflammatory activity
Authors: H P Spoorthy , M. G. Archna , N. D. Rekha , S. Satish
Published: June 2017

The present study described biosynthesis of nickel nanoparticles using a bacterial strain Alcaligenes faecalis. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-visible, XRD, SEM and FT-IR spectral studies. Nanoparticles were tested for their anti-inflammatory property. Nickel nanoparticles exhibited 51.46 percentage inhibitions at concentration of 200 µg/ml. This biosynthesis is good source for green environment approach towards the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and has many advantages such as, comfort with which the process can be scaled up and economic feasibility.
HPTLC: A Tool for Determination of Curcumin in Mammalian Samples
Authors: Mishra Jigni , Tripathi Ankit , Misra Kshipra , S. K. S. Sarada
Published: June 2017

Curcumin, an important phytoconstituent obtained from Curcuma longa L. (turmeric) is used traditionally in the treatment
of various inflammatory diseases like arthritis, stroke and bowel diseases, etc. Despite its many health benefits, instability
of curcumin in plasma is a major issue. The retention of curcumin in plasma must be properly evaluated in order to establish
its stability in biological systems. The current study presents an HPTLC method undertaken for detection of curcumin and
determination of its stability in plasma and different tissues of rats. The plasma and tissue samples were appropriately
processed to render them suitable for HPTLC analysis. The method employed HPTLC glass plates precoated with silica
gel 60F254 as the stationary phase. The mobile phase developed consisted of chloroform, methanol and glacial acetic acid
which successfully gave distinct bands for curcumin with a Rf value of 0.95. This newly developed HPTLC method was
found to be reproducible and accurate in quantifying curcumin in mammalian samples. This method was further utilized
to efficiently estimate the time for which curcumin is retained in its native form in mammalian tissues and plasma alike.
GC-MS Analysis of the Ethanolic Extract of the whole Plant Drosera indica L.
Authors: Asha K R , Priyanga S. , Hemmalakshmi S. , Devaki K.
Published: June 2017

Aim: The present study is carried out to explore the phytoconstituents present in the ethanolic extract of the whole plant
Drosera indica L. by GC-MS analysis. Methods: The ethanolic extract of the whole plant of Drosera indica L. is used
for the GC-MS analysis. JEOL GCMATE II GC-MS (Agilent Technologies 6890 N Network GC system for gas
chromatography) is used for the analysis. The compounds are identified by the gas chromatography coupled with the
mass spectrometry. The molecular weight and structure of the compounds of test materials are ascertained by
interpretation of the mass spectrum of GC-MS using the database of National Institute Standard and Technology (NIST).
Results: GC-MS analysis of Drosera indica L. reveal the presence of the nine biological active compounds which include
phytol, 4 methyl-4-nonadecene, 4
’
,5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone,1,2-Benzene dicarboxylic acid, bis [2-methyl propyl] ester,
Tetra decanoic acid, Eicosane, 2,6,10,14,18–pentamethyl, Tetracosane, Lochnerine and methyl–n-hexadecylketone.
Conclusion: The results specify that the ethanolic extract of the whole plant, Drosera indica contains various bioactive
compounds and therefore has various medicinal properties which can be used for the treatment of various diseases.
Anti-Hyperglycemic and Anti-Hyperlipidemic Potential of the Leaves of Maesobotrya dusenii Hutchinson
Authors: Mikailu Suleiman , Abo Kio Anthony
Published: June 2017

Objective: To investigate the ethnomedicinal use of the leaves of Maesobotrya dusenii Hutchinson (Euphorbiaceae) in the
treatment of diabetes mellitus. Methods: Powdered leaves were successively extracted with n-hexane, chloroform and 70%
ethanol for three consecutive days respectively and the obtained extracts were assessed for phytochemicals, acute toxicity,
anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-hyperlipidemic activity on albino rats. The acute toxicity was assessed by Lorke’s method.
Hyperglycemia was achieved by intraperitoneal injection of alloxan monohydrate (120mg/kg). Blood glucose was
determined daily for seven days using a glucometer. On the seventh day of treatment, blood samples were obtained and
the serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), glycosylated heamoglobin (GH), urea and high density lipoprotein
(HDL) were determined. The active hexane fraction was further fractionated by column chromatography. Results: The
phytochemical screening revealed the presence of terpenoids, phenolic compounds and carbohydrates. Death was not
recorded at 5000mg/kg in the toxicity study. The n-hexane extract showed the highest significant (p less than 0.05) reduction of
74.1% in blood glucose which was comparable to Glibenclamide (79.7%). Further fractionation yielded six fractions (F1-
F6) in which fraction F4, F5 and F6 were the most active with 83, 80 and 79% reduction of blood glucose. The lipid profile
of the active fractions also exhibited decrease in TG, TC, GH, Urea and increase in HDL. Conclusion: This study reports
for the first time, the acute toxicity, anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic potential of leaves of Maesobotrya dusenii. This
study also justifies its ethno-medicinal use in the treatment of diabetes mellitus in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Logistyka w mikro i małym przedsiębiorstwie
Authors: Janczewski Jerzy
Published: June 2017

W artykule zaprezentowano podstawowe informacje dotyczące organizacji logistyki i działań logistycznych w mikro i małych przedsiębiorstwach. Wywody poparto badaniami, których celem była odpowiedź pytanie jakie działania logistyczne i w jakim stopniu najczęściej występują w firmach mikro i firmach małych. W podsumowaniu badań stwierdzono, że w przedsiębiorstwie mikro lub małym pozycja logistyki nie musi być jednoznacznie określona a infrastruktura logistyki typowego przedsiębiorstwa produkcyjnego, usługowego lub handlowego, mikro lub małego, może obejmować podobne składniki. Można też wskazać na związek między profilem i skalą działania, sytuacją finansową mikro lub małej firmy a stosowanymi rozwiązaniami i aktywnością logistyczną przedsiębiorstw.
Przemoc w rodzinie w latach 2000–2011
Authors: Adamczyk Magdalena
Published: June 2017

W opracowaniu przedstawiono zagadnienia związane z przemocą domową w latach 2000–2011, w tym formy i skutki przemocy. Zwrócono również uwagę na istotny wpływ przeprowadzonych interwencji ogółem względem przemocy domowej. Poza tym zaprezentowano zarówno dynamikę ofiar, jak i sprawców. Omówiona została także procedura „Niebieskich Kart”.
Krym w systemie bezpieczeństwa regionalnego i międzynarodowego
Authors: Bogucka Luiza
Published: June 2017

Według przepisów prawa międzynarodowego Krym jest nadal częścią Ukrainy, choć stwierdzenie to budzi szereg wątpliwości w świetle aspektów historycznych przynależności tego półwyspu do Rosji (byłego ZSRR). Faktem pozostaje jednak, że przynależność Krymu do Rosji nie została uznana ani przez Ukrainę, ani przez społeczność międzynarodową. Zajęcie Krymu przez Rosję traktowane jest jako zachwianie bezpieczeństwa w regionie Europy Środkowej. Praktyczne skutki tego stwierdzenia przez państwa europejskie są jednak zróżnicowane. Nie ma dotychczas jednolitego stanowiska państw UE i NATO, co należy robić dalej w danej sprawie. Dla Rosji zajęcie Krymu ma ważne znaczenie militarne i ekonomiczne ze względu na jego położenie i transport morski. Jak dotychczas działania podjęte wobec Rosji przez UE i NATO nie przyniosły zdecydowanych efektów.