bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Memórias de Formação, Vida e Gratidão
Authors: Miranda Rubens Sodré
Published: January 2017

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GLOBALIZAÇÃO DA COMUNICAÇÃO, CULTURAS VULNERÁVEIS: APROPRIAÇÃO LOCAL DE CONTEÚDO GLOBAIS – O CASO ANGOLANO
Authors: Signates Luiz , Muchingeca Abdul
Published: January 2017

RESUMO: o presente artigo é uma reflexão sobre o atípico processo de apropriação de conteúdos simbólicos a partir

das telenovelas brasileiras, os canais MTV e derivados na sociedade angolana. Ele parte da hipótese de que

ambos os produtos midiáticos se tenham tornado as maiores referências para construção de identidade e

são aceitos de forma hegemônica por lá. Traz também uma breve reflexão sobre os níveis de vulnerabilidade

cultural que se registram naquela sociedade e vai ao sentido de problematizar a realidade vivida em Angola.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Conteúdo simbólico. Globalização. Identidade. Novelas, MTV.
JORNAIS APOIARAM O IMPEACHMENT DE DILMA?
Authors: Alves Cileide
Published: January 2017

RESUMO: a polarização do debate político no Brasil após a posse da presidente Dilma Rousseff para seu segundo mandato,

em janeiro de 2015, chegou também às mídias tradicionais. A cobertura dos veículos de comunicação

das crises política e econômica e do processo de impeachment na Câmara dos Deputados foi muito questionada,

principalmente pelos apoiadores da presidente e de seu governo e por setores da esquerda brasileira.

Teria os jornais brasileiros tomado partido a favor ou contra a presidente? Esse artigo visou buscar elementos

nos próprios jornais para tentar entender como três maiores jornais do país, O GLOBO, Folha de S.Paulo e

O Estado de S.Paulo se posicionaram. Os três foram escolhidos porque seus acervos estão disponíveis na

internet.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Impeachment Dilma Rousseff. Jornalismo. Editoriais.
O APEGO AOS SENTIDOS
Authors: Bernardes Priscilla Guerra Guimarães
Published: January 2017

TUZZO, Simone Antoniaci. Os sentidos do Impresso. Prefácio de Derrick de Kerckhove. Goiânia. UFG/

FIC/2016. 240p.
AS FUNÇÕES DA LINGUAGEM NA PROPAGANDA
Authors: Santee Nellie Rego , Carneiro dos Santos Goiamérico Felício
Published: January 2017

As funções da linguagem são determinadas pelos atores no processo de comunicação, e não há comunicação mais presente na contemporaneidade que a propaganda e a publicidade. Nesta forma de comunicação, os processos comunicativos acontecem de forma peculiar, visando sempre à persuasão, e, finalmente, ao consumo. Compreender como as funções da linguagem aparecem na propaganda torna-se então, de grande importância.
Identidade Cultural e Convergência Midiática na Internet: O caso do personagem Suricate Seboso
Authors: Aderaldo Mello Lia Dias
Published: January 2017

O presente trabalho apresenta o caso do personagem das redes sociais Suricate Seboso, que satiriza e relata com humor cenas do cotidiano, hábitos, e características da oralidade e da culinária do povo nordestino, em particular, do cearense. O personagem que foi criado por um estudante no Facebook, ultrapassou a marca de dois milhões de seguidores e chegou ao Twitter e Instagram, além de possuir um blog, um programa de TV, um aplicativo para smartphones e um site de compra coletiva, agora tem ajuda de outros usuários para criar o conteúdo divulgado. O fenômeno Suricate Seboso pode ser descrito por Jenkins (2009) como um caso de convergência midiática, em que a circulação de conteúdos depende da participação ativa dos consumidores e as funções de expectadores e geradores da informação se confundem.
A IMAGINAÇÃO MELODRAMÁTICA E A ESTÉTICA NOIR NO JOGO DE VIDEOGAME HEAVY RAIN
Authors: Berardo Bueno Murilo Gabriel , Christino Daniel
Published: January 2017

O presente artigo analisa de que forma a imaginação melodramática está inserida na narrativa do jogo de videogame Heavy Rain, desenvolvido pela empresa Quantic Dream, e a relação entre a linguagem do jogo escolhido como objeto de estudo e dos filmes do cinema Noir Americano. Por se tratar de um jogo de crime investigativo, alguns elementos da imaginação melodramática como o restabelecimento da ordem e a superioridade do bem foram investigados e contextualizados a fim de identificar de que forma a estrutura do melodrama está presente na narrativa. Outro aspecto investigado são os elementos estéticos e narrativos que se relacionam ao cinema noir.
El riesgo inherente al proveedor como criterio preventivo en la contratación pública
Authors: Charris Benedetti Juan Pablo , Llamas Foliaco Alfonso Carlos
Published: January 2017

El manejo del riesgo de incumplimiento atribuible a las características de los proveedores en la contratación pública en Colombia se limita a la exigencia de garantías, medidas contractuales de presión o la implementación de cláusulas exorbitantes al derecho común. En tal sentido, el Estado colombiano carece de una metodología para monitorear el riesgo que los proveedores acumulan con el tiempo y el riesgo que les es sobreviniente por circunstancias técnicas, financieras o de mercado; de ahí que no cuente con un registro de información parametrizada para clasificar a los contratistas acorde con su historial de desempeño, calidad y proclividad al incumplimiento contractual. Ante lo dicho, el Estado no cuenta con suficientes medidas previas de mitigación para contrarrestar los efectos nocivos derivados de un reconocido “mal prestador” o de un contratista con potencial de riesgo de incumplimiento medio o alto. Por el contrario, las garantías y exigencias requeridas durante el proceso de selección aplican de igual forma para todos los interesados, sin que haya diferenciación frente a quienes presenten un historial de incumplimientos, multas y/o sanciones, entre otras especificaciones de riesgo. El presente escrito plantea la necesidad de asimilar el concepto de riesgo inherente al proveedor como criterio objetivo y estandarizado, desde una perspectiva preventiva más que correctiva, de tal suerte que el Estado pueda mejorar la efectividad de sus contratos públicos y disminuir la materialización de los efectos negativos derivados de la contratación fallida.
La noción de cargo público en algunas fuentes jurídicas romano-bizantinas
Authors: Andrés-Santos Francisco J.
Published: January 2017

Este artículo analiza los medios para expresar la noción de cargo público en algunas fuentes jurídicas bizantinas de finales del siglo ix e inicios del siglo X. El resultado a que se llega es que puede observarse un uso del término ὀφφίκιον como un mero calco lingüístico del término técnico latino officium, pero que, a medida que la lengua de las fuentes jurídicas bizantinas se fue “exhelenizando”, el término fue desapareciendo, para ser sustituido por expresiones más propias de la lengua griega tradicional.
A scalped peatscape on Nólsoy, Faroe Islands / Uppskornar torvheiðar í Nólsoy
Authors: Edwards Kevin J. , Hansen Steffen Stummann , Bjarnason Gunnar
Published: January 2017

ÚrtakØkið  sunnan  fyri  bøgarðin  í  Nólsoy,  „Uppi í Heiðunum“, er uppskorið, har er eingin mógvur eftir og lítið og einki jørðildi. Slík uppskorin heiðalendi eru væl kend í skotsku oyggjunum og vísa á, at tørvurin á mógvi var so stórur í hesum oyggjunum, at heiðarnar vórðu uppskornar og gjørdist oyður. Í greinini verða hesi viðurskifti viðgjørd saman við fornfrøðiligu leivdunum, sum síggjast í økinum, møguliga komin undan í sambandi við, at torvheiðarnar vórðu uppskornar. AbstractAn area of land south of the village of Nólsoy, Faroe Islands, has been stripped of its peat and turf capping. Such ‘scalping’ of the land surface is a recognised feature of peatland landscapes in the Northern Isles of Scotland and reflects the need for past human populations to obtain peat, even if population pressures result in the total loss of a valuable resource. Such aspects are discussed together with a consideration of the archaeological features which have been revealed from beneath the peat by scalping on Nólsoy.
The Trajectory of the Discourse of Jihad In Indonesia
Authors: Rahman Taufiqur
Published: January 2017

The term jihad is central in the development of Islamic identity and the political usage. The term has created many competing identities within Muslim communities especially in Indonesia, a country with the biggest Muslim population in the world. This article provides a historical analysis of the representation of the term jihad in the writing of Muslim scholars and organizations in Indonesia from the early arrival of Islam to the contemporary debate in the context of democratic transition after the collapse of Soeharto’s authoritarian regime. This article employs discourse analytical tools to look at various interpretations of the concept of jihad in the global context and particularly in the Indonesian context, and how these global and local interpretations are interconnected. The article argues that the doctrine of jihad in the history of Islam has developed into a contested doctrine over a long period of time. The article suggests that there is a long history of substantial minorities promoting militaristic jihad in Indonesia against ‘enemies’ of Islam which are defined variously from colonial state to the Indonesian government. The promotion of militaristic jihad was undermined by the consensus of mainstream moderate and peaceful Islam developed in the middle to late years of the New Order regime. However, the promotion of militaristic jihad reappeared after the fall of the New Order authoritarian regime and was further reinforced by transnational influences.
Constitution, Civil Society and the Fight Against Radicalism: The Experience of Indonesia and Austria
Authors: Widiyanto Asfa
Published: January 2017

The German scholar Ernst-Wolfgang Böckenförde (b. 1930) is reported to have said that “the free secular state lives on premises that it cannot itself guarantee”. These premises include the morality, commitment to public order and the like. In this train of thought, we may say that the constitution is in need of strong civil society so as to maintain the well-being of the state. This paper investigates the interplays between constitution and civil society in eradicating radical tendencies within Indonesian and Austrian society, most particularly within the Muslim communities of these respective countries. Islam is recognised as religion in both countries. The notions of “European Islam” and “Indonesian Islam” are believed to shape the current-state of eradicating radicalism in the two countries.
Bullying Victimization, Social Network Usage, and Delinquent Coping in a Sample of Urban Youth: Examining the Predictions of General Strain Theory
Authors: Baker Thomas , Pelfrey William V.
Published: January 2017

Guided by the propositions of general strain theory, this study examines the impact of experienced and anticipated strains on the delinquent coping of adolescents while accounting for the usage of social networking sites. Specifically, this study uses self-report survey data collected from 3,195 middle and high school students in a single Midwest city in the United States to explore the effect of experiencing the strains of traditional bullying victimization and cyberbullying victimization on adolescents self-reported soft drug use, hard drug use, and weapon carrying behavior. These relationships are explored among both frequent and infrequent users of social networking sites. Results indicate that cyberbullying victimization and the anticipated strain of feeling unsafe at or on the way to or from school are significantly and positively associated with all three mechanisms of delinquent coping among both frequent and infrequent social network users.
Gender Differences in Workplace Disclosure and Supports for Domestic Violence: Results of a Pan-Canadian Survey
Authors: MacGregor Jennifer C. D. , Wathen C. Nadine , Olszowy Laura P. , Saxton Michael D. , MacQuarrie Barbara J.
Published: January 2017

Although domestic violence is increasingly identified as a workplace issue, little is known about workplace supports and the role of gender in workplace disclosure experiences. Using a subset of 2,831 people who experienced domestic violence, we examined (a) who discloses at work and to whom, and reasons for not disclosing; (b) helpfulness of disclosure recipients, including types of supports received; and (c) overall outcomes of disclosing, including negative consequences. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. More than 40% of participants disclosed domestic violence at work, usually to coworkers or supervisors. They received various supports which were generally seen as helpful. Although not common, negative consequences of disclosure were reported. Men were less likely to disclose, but few other gender differences emerged. Implications for improving workplace supports are discussed.
A Spanish-Language Risk Perception Survey for Developing Diabetes: Translation Process and Assessment of Psychometric Properties
Authors: Joiner Kevin L. , Sternberg Rosa Maria , Kennedy Christine , Chen Jyu-Lin , Fukuoka Yoshimi , Janson Susan L.
Published: January 2017

Background and Purpose: Create a Spanish-language version of the Risk Perception Survey for Developing Diabetes (RPS-DD) and assess psychometric properties. Research Design and Methods: The Spanish-language version was created through translation, harmonization, and presentation to the tool’s original author. It was field tested in a foreign-born Latino sample and properties evaluated in principal components analysis. Results: Personal Control, Optimistic Bias, and Worry multi-item Likert subscale responses did not cluster together. A clean solution was obtained after removing two Personal Control subscale items. Neither the Personal Disease Risk scale nor the Environmental Health Risk scale responses loaded onto single factors. Reliabilities ranged from .54 to .88. Test of knowledge performance varied by item. Conclusions: This study contributes to evidence of validation of a Spanish-language RPS-DD in foreign-born Latinos.
Reliability Estimates for the Arabic Versions of the Cancer Behavior Inventory-Brief and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast
Authors: Algamdi Maaidah M. , Hanneman Sandra K.
Published: January 2017

Purpose: The study aims were to (a) test reliability of the Arabic versions of the Cancer Behavior Inventory-Brief Arabic (CBI-BA) among patients diagnosed with any type of cancer and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-BA) in women with breast cancer and (b) assess participant understanding of CBI-BA items. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used to assess preliminary evidence for internal consistency reliability of the CBI-BA and the FACT-BA in a community-dwelling sample of Arabic-speaking persons diagnosed with cancer. Participants were randomly selected for cognitive interview. Results: Cronbach’s alphas were ≥.76 for the CBI-BA, .91 for the FACT-BA, and .43–.89 for the FACT-BA subscales. Cognitive interviews revealed several CBI-BA items required revision. Conclusion: The total CBI-BA and the FACT-BA scales have adequate internal consistency reliability estimates.
Feasibility of Automating Patient Acuity Measurement Using a Machine Learning Algorithm
Authors: Brennan Caitlin W. , Meng Frank , Meterko Mark M. , D’Avolio Leonard W.
Published: January 2017

Background and Purpose: One method of determining nurse staffing is to match patient demand for nursing care (patient acuity) with available nursing staff. This pilot study explored the feasibility of automating acuity measurement using a machine learning algorithm. Methods: Natural language processing combined with a machine learning algorithm was used to predict acuity levels based on electronic health record data. Results: The algorithm was able to predict acuity relatively well. A main challenge was discordance among nurse raters of acuity in generating a gold standard of acuity before applying the machine learning algorithm. Conclusions: This pilot study tested applying machine learning techniques to acuity measurement and yielded a moderate level of performance. Higher agreement among the gold standard may yield higher performance in future studies.
Attachment Theory and Neuroscience for Care Managers
Authors: Blakely Thomas J. , Dziadosz Gregory M.
Published: January 2017

This article describes a model for care managers that is based on attachment theory supplemented by knowledge from neuroscience. Together, attachment theory and basic knowledge from neuroscience provide for both an organizing conceptual framework and a scientific, measureable approach to assessment and planning interventions in a care plan.
La visión de Laṅkā en el Rāmāyaṇa de Vālmīki: una poética de la vida secular
Authors: Figueroa Óscar
Published: January 2017

Este artículo estudia la descripción de Laṅkā, la capital del reino demoníaco, en el libro quinto del Rāmāyaṇa. Aun subrayando la importancia del ethos y los valores brahmánicos, esta descripción introduce una especie de consagración poética de la vida secular que sugiere una dinámica social más heterogénea. Se ofrecen, además, ejemplos de versiones posteriores del Rāmāyaṇa donde esa heterogeneidad se con- trae a favor de una visión puramente religiosa.
Distal [FeS]-Cluster Coordination in [NiFe]-Hydrogenase Facilitates Intermolecular Electron Transfer
Authors: Petrenko Alexander , Stein Matthias
Published: January 2017

Biohydrogen is a versatile energy carrier for the generation of electric energy from renewable sources. Hydrogenases can be used in enzymatic fuel cells to oxidize dihydrogen. The rate of electron transfer (ET) at the anodic side between the [NiFe]-hydrogenase enzyme distal iron-sulfur cluster and the electrode surface can be described by the Marcus equation. All parameters for the Marcus equation are accessible from DFT calculations. The distal cubane FeS-cluster has a three cysteine and one histidine coordination [Fe4S4](His)(Cys)3 first ligation sphere. The reorganization energy (inner- and outer-sphere) is almost unchanged upon a histidine-to-cysteine substitution. Differences in rates of electron transfer between the wild-type enzyme and the all-cysteine mutant can be rationalized by a diminished electronic coupling between the donor and acceptor molecules in the [Fe4S4](Cys)4 case. The fast and efficient electron transfer from the distal iron-sulfur cluster is realized by a fine-tuned protein environment which facilitates the flow of electrons. This study enables the design and control of electron transfer rates and pathways by protein engineering.
Nearly Zero Energy Standard for Non-Residential Buildings with High Energy Demands—An Empirical Case Study Using the State Related Properties of Bavaria
Authors: Keltsch Michael , Lang Werner , Auer Thomas
Published: January 2017

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2010 calls for the Nearly Zero Energy Standard for new buildings from 2021 onwards: Buildings using “almost no energy” are powered by renewable sources or energy produced by the building itself. For residential buildings, this ambitious new standard has already been reached. But for other building types this goal is still far away. The potential of these buildings to meet a Nearly Zero Energy Standard was investigated by analyzing ten case studies representing non-residential buildings with different uses. The analysis shows that the primary characteristics common to critical building types are a dense building context with a very high degree of technical installation (such as hospital, research and laboratory buildings). The large primary energy demand of these types of buildings cannot be compensated by building and property-related energy generation including off-site renewables. If the future Nearly Zero Energy Standard were to be defined with lower requirements because of this, the state related properties of Bavaria suggest that the real potential energy savings available in at least 85% of all new buildings would be insufficiently exploited. Therefore, it would be useful to instead individualize the legal energy verification process for new buildings to distinguish critical building types such as laboratories and hospitals.
Targeting MicroRNAs in Cancer Gene Therapy
Authors: Ji Weidan , Sun Bin , Su Changqing
Published: January 2017

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a kind of conserved small non-coding RNAs that participate in regulating gene expression by targeting multiple molecules. Early studies have shown that the expression of miRNAs changes significantly in different tumor tissues and cancer cell lines. It is well acknowledged that such variation is involved in almost all biological processes, including cell proliferation, mobility, survival and differentiation. Increasing experimental data indicate that miRNA dysregulation is a biomarker of several pathological conditions including cancer, and that miRNA can exert a causal role, as oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes, in different steps of the tumorigenic process. Anticancer therapies based on miRNAs are currently being developed with a goal to improve outcomes of cancer treatment. In our present study, we review the function of miRNAs in tumorigenesis and development, and discuss the latest clinical applications and strategies of therapy targeting miRNAs in cancer.
Identity Politics and Distribution of Power: A Contemporary Study of Coochbehar
Authors: Munshi Arijit
Published: January 2017

Contemporary India has experienced several movements. Separate state movement(s) is one of them by a particular community, Rajbanshi. Generally this movement has started to get a specific identity of the community. From the late nineteenth century it was started by a leader called Panchanan Burma. Slowly this movement has mixed with Indian national politics. And now it has taken an important role in contemporary parliamentary vote politics. To ensure the political stand the upper strata of leaders of Rajbanshi separate state movement have sketched their parties (political and non-political) in the northern districts of West Bengal and adjacent part of Assam. There are many political parties and associations within ‘the movement’. These parties and associations are – Greater Coochbehar Peoples Association (GCPA), Greater Coochbehar Peoples Association (GCPA, it is a political party), Kamtapur Peoples Party (KPP), Kamtapur Progressive Party (KPP) and Greater Coochbehar Democratic Party (GCDP).
            The present paper wishes to explore the facts of contemporary identity politics of Rajbanshis in Coochbehar and also highlights the distribution of power within the political and non-political parties or association in the region. Data has been collected from ten villages selected from the Coochbehar district during 2010 to 2016. Secondary data was also used. Section I deals with regional identity and power. Section II deals with political parties or associations and their structural formation which helps them to establish this regional identity in recent times. Section III deals with politics of forum and also highlights the fact of distribution of power within the northern districts of west Bengal.
Production Of Malto-Oligosaccharides From Cassava Cultivar Kuning
Authors: Rahmani Nanik , Andriani Ade , Yopi NFN , Hartati Sri
Published: January 2017

Characteristic the physic-chemical of Indonesia cassava starch from four cultivated varieties has been conducted for maltooligosaccharide production. Result of proximate analysis of the extracted starch indicated that the extracted starch was quite pure. The purity of the extracted starch was visually confirmed by microscopic analysis by using SEM micrographs at 2500X magnifications show that the integrity of the granules starch as intact. Based on the amylopectin and amylase content showed that one of cultivated variety of cassava, cultivated variety Kuning contain the amylopectin higher than amylase was compared with the other cultivated variety. The next focus research was analysis potential of starch from cultivated variety Kuning for maltooligosaccharide production by enzymatic hydrolysis by ?-amylase from marine bacterium Brevibacterium sp. The optimum hydrolysis condition for cultivated variety Kuning was obtained substrate concentration 4.5% (b/v), comparison of substrate: enzyme 1:2, temperature reaction 30oC with reducing sugars concentration of 13.359 ppm. The hydrolysis products of cassava starch cultivated variety Kuning were maltooligosaccharides mixture, yielding maltose, maltotriose, maltotetraose, maltopentaose. This result showed that cassava starch of cultivated varieties Kuning potential for maltooligosaccharides production.

PRODUKSI MALTOOLIGOSAKARIDA DARI UBI KAYU VARIETAS KUNING

Karakteristik fisiko kimia karbohidrat dari empat varietas kultivar asal Indonesia dilakukan untuk melihat potensinya sebagai bahan baku untuk produksi maltooligosakarida. Analisa proksimat karbohidrat hasil ekstraksi dari keempat varietas kultivar ubi kayu mengindikasikan bahwa karbohidrat yang dihasilkan cukup murni. Kemurnian dari karbohidrat tersebut terlihat setelah dikonfirmasi dengan analisa mikrokospis dengan menggunakan mikroskop electron SEM dengan pembesaran 2500X yang menunjukkan bahwa granulanya utuh. Berdasarkan kadar amilopektin dan amilosa menunjukkan bahwa salah satu varietas kultivar ubi kayu yaitu varietas Kuning mengandung amilopektin lebih tinggi dibandingkan kadar amilosanya jika dibandingkan dengan tiga varietas kultivar lainnya. Fokus penelitian selanjutnya adalah analisa potensi karbohidrat varietas kultivar Kuning tersebut untuk produksi maltooligosakarida dengan hidrolisis enzimatis oleh ?-amylase dari Brevibacterium sp. Kondisi optimum hidrolisis dari varietas kultivar Kuning diperoleh pada konsentrasi substrat 4.5% (b/v), perbandingan substrat dan enzim 1:2, suhu reaksi 30oC dengan kadar gula reduksi yang diperoleh 13.359 ppm. Produk hidrolisis dari ubi kayu varietas kultivar Kuning adalah berupa campuran maltooligosakarida yang terdiri atas maltose, maltotriose, maltotetraose, maltopentaose. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa karbohidrat ubi kayu dari varietas kultivar Kuning mempunyai potensi untuk digunakan sebagai bahan baku untuk produksi maltooligosakarida.
Professional Development for Library Workers: Exposing the Complicated Problems of Equity and Access
Authors: Neigel Christina
Published: January 2017

Despite the constant, if not escalating, need for professional development within the library workforce, the discourse of professional development lacks critical and evidence-based considerations. This paper discusses major factors that complicate the notion of professional development including the commodification of education, the rise of contingent labour, and a heightened emphasis on individualism.These difficulties point to a desperate need for a broader discussion and research focus on professional development so that library workers and library leaders can make informed and strategic decisions about the skills and knowledge required for the 21st century.

Malgré le besoin constant, et même croissant, de développement professionnel au sein du personnel de la bibliothèque, le discours portant sur le développement professionnel connait un manque de considérations critiques et fondées sur des preuves. Cet article traite des facteurs importants qui compliquent la notion de développement professionnel y compris la marchandisation de l’éducation, la montée du travail contingent et l’importance accrue accordée à l’individualisme. Ces difficultés indiquent l’existence d’un grand besoin pour des discussions et de la recherche ayant une plus grande portée sur le développement professionnel afin que les employés et les dirigeants des bibliothèques puissent prendre des décisions éclairées et stratégiques concernant les habiletés et les connaissances requises au 21e siècle.
Public Spending: The Effect of Political Fragmentation
Authors: Zirgulis Aras , Eitutis Mantas
Published: January 2017

This paper analyses the effects of political fragmentation of central government expenditure. We have defined political fragmentation as the number of spending ministers in the government and the number of political parties in the governing coalition. Previous studies have found evidence of a positive relationship between the two sides. We have tested this relationship using more recent data (from 1999-2011) on a panel of 29 countries. Furthermore, due to an intense debate about the effects of monetary policy on fiscal discipline, we also investigate a rather unorthodox idea that the absence of independent monetary policy in a country diminishes the effects of political fragmentation. We have found that the coalition size interacting with economic growth has an effect on public spending but that the traditional measures of political fragmentation, in themselves, do not have any effect - in contradiction with past findings. We have also failed to find a relationship between independent monetary policy on fiscal discipline.
Atypical Forms of Employment in Lithuania: Main Characteristics and Prevalence
Authors: Miežienė Rasa , Gruževskis Boguslavas
Published: January 2017

The article analyses the types of atypical forms of employment and their spread in Lithuania in the context of the European Union. A special emphasis in the article is laid on security of atypical workers in the labour market. The literature analysis carried out in the article revealed that despite certain advantages of atypical employment atypical employees are less secure in the labour market than employees in standard employment. This insecurity is determined by more frequent stresses due to work-related situations, poor visibility regarding the future level of income and career perspectives. The analysis of statistical data revealed that self-employment and part-time work are the most prevalent atypical forms of employment in Lithuania. A special mention should also be given to two atypical forms of employment – selfemployment and temporary agency work – which have grown most over the past few years in Lithuania.
THE STUDY OF SHIPS BEHAVIOR DURING PORT MANEUVERING WITH TUGS
Authors: TOMA ALECU
Published: January 2017

Most of the time, during the turning, the motion of the ship is not a perfect circle because there are several forces acting on the ship and these forces change continuously. In this paper we study the real motion of the ship when a transverse force is applied by a tug at the different points of the moving or stationary ship. The pivot point is useful by seafarers to visualise the rotation of a ship during its combined rotation/translation movement. It is the result of all forces acting on the ship and its position changes continuously during the ship’s displacement, depending on the forces involved.The centre of drift is the point at which the resultant of all hydrodynamic forces acts: underwater resistance, lift and drag as a function of speed and drift angle. The underwater resistance force exists both for pure headway or sternway motion and for all lateral motions. It induces flow velocities below and beside the hull. On a real turning circle the heading is not completely constant as it undergoes small variations due to small changes in the forces acting on the ship: local variations in water depth, variations in distance from the shore line, local currents or wind gusts.
Conversion of Wastes to Bioelectricity, Bioethanol, and Fertilizer
Authors: Khan Abdul Majeed , Hussain Muhammad Shoukat
Published: January 2017

This research article presents production of bioelectricity, bioethanol, and fertilizer from different industrial wastewaters supplemented with waste fruit and vegetables. Bioelectricity was generated from wastewater through the development of different microbial fuel cells (MFCs). It was observed that the voltage was increased in series combination, whereas current was increased in parallel combinations. The series combination of four units of single‐chamber and eight units of double‐chamber MFCs produced the power output of 5.43 mW and 4.08 mW, respectively, which is sufficient to light up the light emitting diode (LED). Power output was increased by the addition of waste fruit and vegetables. The leftover filtrates of MFCs were used for the production of bioethanol using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, while residues were used as fertilizer to check the growth of okra plant. The result showed that minor amount of bioethanol is produced from different samples, which was confirmed by the preparation of ethylbenzoate derivative.
The Diversity and Distribution of Mosses in Gujarat: Current Status
Authors: Shah D. G. , Gujar R. V. , Singh A. P.
Published: January 2017

Gujarat harbors a large diversity of habitats ranging from deserts to moist deciduous forest
to grasslands and coastal areas which provide a variety of microhabitats necessary for
colonisation by bryophytes. An earlier study reported 44 species of mosses in Gujarat.
75% of the districts however remained unsurveyed. Hence, to understand the diversity of
bryophytes in the state and its distribution, an intensive study was carried from November
2013 to February 2015. The present study reports the presence of 24 species of mosses
which belong to 12 genera falling under 7 families. Pottiaceae, Bryaceae, Plagiothiaceae
and Fissidentaceae are the dominant moss families of Gujarat while Bryum, Stereophyllum
and Hyophila are the dominant moss genera with four species each. Gymnostomiella.
vernicosa (Hook.) Fleish. and Hyophila. involuta (Hook.) Jaeg. were the most common and
found in almost all the districts of Gujarat. The other common species included Hydrogonium
consanguineum (Thw. et Mitt.), Barbula indica (Hook.) Spreng., Bryum coronatum Schwaegr,
Bryum capillare L. ex Hedw. Brachyemenium turgidium Broth. ex Dix., Fissidens
curvatoinvolutus Dixon. and Barbula indica (Hook.) Spreng . Physcomitrium eurystomum
Sendth. and Hyophila spathulata (Harv.) Jaeg. are being reported for the first time from the
state. Moss records are being reported for the first time for more than 20 districts of the
state. Dangs district has the highest diversity followed by Junagadh, Panchmahal and
Valsad districts
Identification of Brown Spot Disease in Cultivated Rice Field of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Kumar Saket , Singh Rajeev Pratap , Singh Rajesh M.
Published: January 2017

Brown spots were observed throughout the growing season and may vary in size, shape
and color depending on the environmental conditions, age of the spots and the degree of
susceptibility of the rice variety. Disease development was favored by high relative humidity
(86-100%) and temperatures between 24-30°C. So, rice plants were cultivated using
standard agronomic practices becouse circular to oval spots emarginated during the maturity
in rice leaves. The spotted leaves in rice were associated with weak plants growing under
stressful conditions such as water stress, inadequate fertilization and herbicide toxicity.
The disease was measurement with, Area Under Brown Spot Progress Curve (AUBSPC).
Under laboratory conditions, six fungicides (propiconazole, hexaconazole, tricyclazole,
carbendazim, triadimefon and mancozeb) were tested. Out of different fungicides,
propiconazole was most effective with maximum inhibition of 96% at 250 ppm
concentration. Under field conditions, six rice varieties viz. Sarju-52,Medium-3022,MTU-
7029,HUBR-2-1,BPT, Malviya Basmati-105, were used for testing different fungicides at
0.1% concentration during Kharif Season-2015 and application of propiconazole
significantly reduced the disease severity and increased the grain yield of all the varieties
as compared to their respective controls. It was concluded that timely spray of propiconazole
reduce the disease severity and thereby increase the yield of the rice.
Clinical Efficacy of Dhatryadi Ghanavati in Shvitra (Vitiligo)
Authors: Manjiri Walinjkar  , PD Londhe  , SR Makhare  , Anil Avhad
Published: January 2017

Background: Shvitra (vitiligo) is a kind of skin disorder comprising of white coloured skin patches which is considered as a social stigma. Worldwide prevalence of Vitiligo is observed as 1% of the total population. Due to the chronic nature, long term treatment, lack of uniform effective therapy and unpredictable course the disease is usually very demoralizing for patients. Aim: To study the efficacy of ‘Dhatryadi Ghanavati’ in the management of Shvitra. Materials and Methods: Total 50 patients of Shvitra from OPD and IPD unit of Dr. M.N. Agashe Hospital, Satara were selected and provided with Dhatryadi Ghanavati 1gm B.D. for the duration of 3 months. Results: 100% relief was observed in Daha and Kandu followed by 83.33% relief was observed in Rukshata. 34.51% improvement was seen in number of patches, 34.82% in size of patches and 34.29% in percentage area involved. Color of the patches was improved by 69.01% whereas 44% improvement was seen in hair discoloration. Conclusion: The compound formulation ‘Dhatryadi Ghanavati’ was found as an effective remedy for ‘Shvitra’. The parameters like number of patches, size of patches, percentage area involved and colour of patches showed statistically highly significant results.
To Evaluate the role of Somaraji Taila Lepa in Switra Kusta- A Pilot Study
Authors: Mahima S. B.  , Prashanth A.S.
Published: January 2017

Skin is the best indicator of general health and even a layman’s eye can detect the changes in melanin pigmentation. The patients of Switra will feel that they are separated from the society and get depressed psychologically. There are no cardinal symptoms of Switra except white colored patches. So it is a cosmetic disfigurement and patients generally complain about their appearance. As per modern science when melanin, the pigment necessary for colour of skin is not produced leads to white patches and Switra is co-related with Vitiligo. Vitiligo affects the 1% of world population. The effective treatment for Switra is yet to be found out, as the response rate is very much less. As per Ayurvedic classics Chikitsa of Switra consist both Antaparimarjana and Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa. Here is an attempt to establish the therapeutic potentialities of Swayambhuva Guggulu with Bringaraja Kwatha as internal administration and S
Role of Diet and Nutrition in Pregnancy – An Ayurvedic Perspective
Authors: Jyoti M. Ganer  , Umapati C. Baragi
Published: January 2017

Women have special dietary needs during each stage of her lives, including adolescence, pregnancy, breast feeding and menopause. During pregnancy the mother’s nutrition bears a great impact on the foetus’s growth and its future. Ayurveda lays great emphasis on ensuring holistic nutrition. A combination of Ahara (diet), Vihara (regimen), Vichara (emotions/thoughts) and Aushadha (medications) have been given great significance in Ayurveda in antenatal care called as Garbhini Paricharya (Antenatal care). Diet comprises the most important component of Garbhini Paricharya. Ayurveda advises congenital diet and regimen throughout the pregnancy. It also stresses on the healthy state of mind and body to beget healthy progeny. Milk and ghee stand out as the most common in the pregnant diet that Ayurveda advises. The idea of this is to provide optimum amount of protein and fat to the body. In addition, it provides right amount of calcium and vitamins for the pregnant mother helping in sustaining a comfortable lactation. In this review article a designed protocol of the month wise diet advised by various ancient Ayurvedic physicians, which can be modified according to the age, season, place, constitution and the digestive fire of the pregnant woman has been presented
Conceptual Study on Dhoopana Chikitsa in Kashyap Samhita
Authors: Bhagyashree Zope  , Mahesh Harit  , Vinay Pawar  , Sudarshan Hande
Published: January 2017

Dhoopana Chikitsa (Medicinal Fumigation) is one of the important faculties in Ayurvedic treatment. It is used in various ailments and many Dhoopa Yogas (formulations of fumigation) are found in Ayurvedic Samhitas. Reference of Dhoopana can be traced to Vedic period and has been rooted in our traditions. Modern researches have also verified its ability as purifying and sterilizing medium. Dhoopana is said to be extremely effective in preventing as well as curative aspects, yet, there remains an ample scope in this area as its practice is seldom in use. Kashyap Samhita has mentioned number of Dhoopana formulations and present study is an effort to assess the efficacy of the same.
Review of Paneer and Cheese in context of Kilat and Kurchika
Authors: Saylee Deshmukh  , Vyas MK
Published: January 2017

Paneer and Cheese are being commonly used food item in India presently. It is a rich source of milk protein, calcium, Vitamin A, Phosphorous, vitamins, minerals and protein, which are required by the body in high proportions for healthy growth and development. Cheese is made by fermentation of curd. It is a rich source of milk protein, fat, calcium and riboflavin. Direct reference is not available in Ayurveda classics but it can be correlated with Kilat and Kurchika successively on the basis of their procedure available in some commentaries. Present study aim at detail comparison of Paneer with Kilat and Cheese with Kurchika.
Circulatory system of Sharangadhara Samhita
Authors: H Pampanna Gouda  , Dr. Govind Raju  , Dr. Seema M B
Published: January 2017

The history of the discovery of blood circulation: unrecognized contributions of Ayurveda masters’ raising at most relevant issue of neglected Ayurvedic scholars’ contribution to the field of Anatomy-physiology well ahead of the contemporary developing sciences. Crawling in the same lines this article is dedicated for one such legendary Sharangadhara and his work related to Circulatory system. Structural entities play a major role in any of the system; especially in Medicine and that too in Ayurveda as it recommends ‘Rogam ado pareekshet’ shows how important the examination of a diseased person is considered by our Acharyas. The Circulatory System is one such structural physical entity, not only circulate but has additional Functions like Nutrition, Metabolism, Excretion system of body depends, endocrine etc. As early as 200 BC, works to understand this human body was initiated. In this article an attempt is made to sketch out the understanding of circulatory system as evident in 14th century in India through the prismatic view of Sharangadhara Samhita and its commentator.
A Critical Review on the Concept of the Garbhanga Vikruti with special reference to Teratogenicity
Authors: Prathviraj Puranik  , VNK Usha  , B Ravishankar
Published: January 2017

The health of the nation depends on the health of its citizens. Despite the advancements in diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions, medical science has failed to keep the incidence of congenital malformations under control. Throughout the history, the birth of malformed infant features has been well documented. Data reveals that 3 to 5% of all births result in congenital malformations, 20 to 30% of all infant deaths are due to genetic disorders and 30 to 50% of post-neonatal deaths are due to congenital malformation. Ayurveda , the ancient Indian system of medicine has given due emphasis on the six procreative factors (Shadbhavas) such as Matruja, Pitruja, Aatmaja, Rasaja, Satmyaja and Sattvaja Bhavas. The combinations of these factors give Shreyasi Praja. The physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being of the person, proper nutrition of the mother during pregnancy and practice of a wholesome regimen, plays a prime role in achieving a healthy offspring, thus structuring a healthy family, society and nation. Negligence to any of these factors will be the main source of unhealthy and defective child birth. The present conceptual study focuses mainly on interpreting Ayurvedic observation on Garbhanga Vikruti with the modern scientific knowledge.
A Variant Origin of Profunda Femoris Artery and a Common Stem for the origin of Medial and Lateral Circumflex Arteries – A Case Report
Authors: Pralhad D. S.
Published: January 2017

The variations of the profunda and its branches are numerous and to a considerable extent, largely associated with one another. In occlusion of the superficial femoral artery, the profunda femoris artery forms an effective collateral bed between the ileo-femoral segment and the popliteal artery and its branches. Acharya Sushrutha has clearly mentioned about the importance of dissection., One who is intended to acquire definite knowledge of surgery should keenly study the anatomy from the books as well as from the dissection. Femoral artery is the most important artery supplying the lower limb and in case of cadavers this artery is used for the embalmment procedure. During the routine dissection classes for the UG’s, a variation was observed in the origin of profunda femoris and a common stem for the origin of medial and lateral circumflex arteries in the left lower limb.
ANALISIS KESULITAN MATEMATIKA SISWA SMA/MA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL SETARA UN DI KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: Rumasoreng Muhammad Irfan , Sugiman Sugiman
Published: January 2017

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan jenis kesulitan siswa SMA/MA Kabupaten Maluku Tengah dalam menyelesaikan soal setara UN dan faktor yang menyebabkannya. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Populasi penelitian adalah 1819 siswa kelas XII SMA/MA Program IPA dari 53 sekolah di Kabupaten Maluku Tengah. Sampel berasal dari tujuh sekolah dengan jumlah siswa sebanyak 95 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan tes tulis berbentuk urai-an dan dilengkapi dengan wawancara terhadap subjek untuk melacak jenis kesulitan; yakni kesulitan fakta, ketrampilan, konsep, dan prinsip serta faktor penyebabnya. Soal yang diujikan sebanyak 10 butir soal yang merupakan soal dengan daya serap rendah berdasarkan hasil UN tahun 2008 hingga 2011. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menghitung banyak kesulitan siswa yang didukung hasil tes dan wawancara, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan penarikan kesimpulan.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kesulitan fakta tertinggi dialami sekolah strata rendah diikuti strata sedang kemudian strata tinggi. Urutan tingkat kesulitan tersebut juga terjadi dalam hal kesulitan ketrampilan, konsep, dan prinsip. Sedangkan faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan kesulitan berdasarkan hasil telaah terhadap jawaban siswa adalah siswa tidak mampu dalam hal penguasaan konsep, perpaduan antarkonsep, ketrampilan dalam menyelesaikan soal turunan dalam trigonometri dan teknik integral, penggunaan perbandingan trigonometri, penentuan banyaknya pilihan dalam menyelesaikan soal kombinasi, penentuan persamaan garis singgung lingkaran, penggunaan aturan kosinus dalam menentukan volume bangun ruang, penggunaan konsep limit baik bentuk aljabar maupun trigonometri, pembuatan model matematika, danpenentuan daerah asal suatu fungsi komposisi. Kata kunci: kesulitan, fakta, konsep, ketrampilan, prinsip, Ujian Nasional SMA/MA.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL MATEMATIKA SMK BIDANG SENI, KERAJINAN, DAN PARIWISATA BERBASIS OPEN-ENDED PROBLEM SEBAGAI IMPLEMENTASI KTSP
Authors: Rhosyida Nelly , Jailani Jailani
Published: January 2017

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan modul matematika SMK bidang seni, kerajinan, dan pariwisata berbasis open-ended problem. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan model four-D Thiagarajan yang telah dimodifikasi, yang melalui tiga tahap yaitu pendefinisian, perancangan, dan pengembangan. Data kevalidan, kepraktisan, dan keefektifan berupa penilaian terhadap modul dianalisis dengan mengkonversi skor menjadi data kualitatif skala lima sedangkan data keefektifan berupa tes hasil belajar dianalisis dengan persentase ketuntasan belajar dan peningkatan hasil belajar yang dianalisis dengan N-gain ternormalisasi. Tingkat kevalidan dapat dilihat dari penilaian dua ahli pembelajaran matematika yang menyatakan bahwa modul sangat valid. Tingkat kepraktisan dapat dilihat dari hasil penilaian guru dan siswa yang menyatakan modul sangat praktis untuk digunakan dalam pembelajaran matematika. Tingkat keefektifan dapat dilihat dari hasil pencapaian KKM siswa dan peningkatan hasil belajar yang menyatakan bahwa modul sangat efektif. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa modul matematika SMK yang dikembangkan layak digunakan sebagai sumber belajar matematika SMK. Kata Kunci: pengembangan, matematika, SMK, modul, open-ended problem