bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Conquering Pashas Reward Themselves
Authors: Adıyeke Nuri
Published: October 2018

Since the beginning of the Ottoman state, Ottoman sultans used to award state (miri) lands to certain individuals in full property (mülk). Full property landowners had the right to exploit their lands as they liked. Immediately after the conquest of Crete, in 1645, some of the villages on the island were awarded as full properties to the Ottoman generals leading the expedition on the island. The Ottoman surveys register a total of 19 villages held in full property across Ottoman Crete: Two villages in the district of Chania were granted in full property to Murad Paşa and one in the district of Rethymno to the Grand Vizier Fazıl Ahmed Paşa. The latter had also secured for himself a total of 16 villages held in full property in the district of Candia. This article has followed in detail the registration of these villages in the Ottoman surveys of 1650, 1670 and 1704, comparing their demographic and economic structures to the data concerning other villages in the same sources, belonging to the state or to pious foundations.
Analisis Kualitas Internet Marketing Berbasis Aplikasi Android “Feuniskamarket”
Authors: Ambarwati Diana , Hardiningrum Iing Sri , Hidayati Nur
Published: October 2018

This study aims to analyze the quality of Internet Marketing based on the Android application "FEUNISKAMarket". This quantitative study conducted descriptive approach using the help of questionnaires in accordance with the research variable indicators. The process of dissemination and data collection is given randomly, sampling accidental non random probability non sampling by giving a questionnaire to 25 students who posted their products in the Android application "FEUNISKAmarket" and were willing to fill out questionnaires in May and June 2018. The results of this study indicate that all the most respondents are female students with the age range between 20 to 30 years as users of the Android Internet Marketing application "FEUNISKAmarket" stated agree and simply agree with the quality statement of the android application that has fulfilled aesthetic elements, user convenience, multimedia techniques and content that are interesting to see. However, disagree with the statement that the android application is already known by many people. It is expected that respondents can help socialize this android application to many people and researchers can then expand the population and sample if you want to examine the same variables and objects.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kualitas Internet Marketing berbasis aplikasi android “FEUNISKAMarket”. Penelitian kuantitatif ini melakukan pendekatan secara deskriptif dengan menggunakan bantuan angket/kuesioner sesuai dengan indikator variabel penelitian. Proses penyebaran dan pengumpulan data diberikan secara acak yaitu sampling accidental non random probability non sampling dengan memberikan angket pada 25 mahasiswa yang memposting produknya di aplikasi android “FEUNISKAmarket” dan bersedia mengisi kuesioner pada bulan Mei dan Juni 2018. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa seluruh responden terbanyak yaitu mahasiswa perempuan dengan rentang umur antara 20 s/d 30 tahun sebagai pengguna aplikasi android  Internet Marketing“FEUNISKAmarket” menyatakan  setuju dan cukup setuju dengan pernyataan kualitas aplikasi android sudah memenuhi unsur estetika, kemudahan pengguna,  teknik multimedia dan menu (konten) yang menarik untuk dilihat. Namun, tidak setuju dengan pernyataan bahwa aplikasi android sudah dikenal oleh banyak orang. Diharapkan responden dapat membantu mensosialisasikan aplikasi android ini pada banyak orang dan peneliti selanjutnya dapat memperluas populasi dan sampel jika ingin meneliti dengan variabel dan objek yang sama
Pengaruh Costumer Relationship management (CRM) dan Word Of Mouth (WOM) Terhadap Kinerja Usaha Pada Usaha Kecil dan Menengah di Kota Kediri
Authors: Rahmadi Afif Nur , Ruhamak Muhammad Dian
Published: October 2018

This study discusses Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Word of Mouth (WOM) on business performance. Where the population and sample in this study are SMEs in the City of Kediri. Of the types of businesses that become respondents, most of them are processing, trading, transportation and services industries. While the sample of this study amounted to 100 respondents. The technique of determining the sample was purposive sampling where this study was not carried out by all objects but focused on the target. From the results of data analysis and conclusions can be drawn that Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Word of Mouth (WOM) occur partially on business performance in SMEs in the City of Kediri. In addition, it was found that Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and simultaneously have a significant effect on business performance in SMEs in the City of Kediri. Penelitian ini membahas tentang pengaruh Customer Relationship Management (CRM) dan Word of Mouth (WOM) terhadap kinerja usaha. Dimana populasi dan sampel di penelitian ini adalah UKM di Kota Kediri. Dari jenis usaha yang menjadi responden disini sebagian besar adalah industri pengolahan, perdagangan, transportasi dan jasa-jasa. Sedangkan sampel penelitian ini sejumlah 100 responden. Teknik penentuan sampel digunakan adalah purposive sampling dimana penelitian ini tidak dilakukan seluruh populasi tapi terfokus pada target. Dari hasil analisis data dan pembahasan dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa Customer Relationship Management (CRM)  dan Word of Mouth (WOM)  berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap kinerja usaha pada UKM di Kota Kediri. Selain itu ditemukan bahwa Customer Relationship Management (CRM) dan secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja usaha pada UKM di Kota Kediri.
A Review Paper on Specimens Size and Shape Effects on the Concrete Properties
Authors: Qasim Ola Adel
Published: October 2018

Concrete properties are the most essential and critical physical material property when reinforced concrete structures are planned. Because of the development and in types and nature of material used to enhance the concrete innovation, materials and mix proportions, test measure, mixing strategy, and testing condition have noteworthy impacts on highlights of concrete strength, in light of the fact that the control specimen sizes and shapes might be unique in relation from State to State. Testing of mechanical properties (especially compressive strength and tensile strength) of concrete is one of the most urgent stages of development. To control the nature of the concrete, there are different molds used for pouring concrete samples according to different directions in different countries. Many researchers have realized that the specific shapes and sizes of concrete samples can cause different types in the consequences of compressive strength or tensile strength. The relationship between the compressive strength of the concrete cube and the cylinder is complex. The cylinder and concrete cube samples were compared in the pressure test by studying previous research, including the test methodology, factors affecting the cylinder / cube strength ratio, and the coefficients, equations and components of the conversion factors. Previous attempts to determine experimental transformational relationships and conversion factors have proved that it is disturbing (if not impossible) to predict the relationships between the forces of the cylinder and the cube. Previous research has shown that the ratio of the strength of the cylinder / cube is between 0.65 and 0.90, despite the fact that the ratios outside this range have been found similarly. In light of this review of previous research, the test of the cylinder is not initiated by testing the cube. This study is a review of the sample size and shape effect on concrete properties.
Descartes and the paradigm of Western medicine: an essay
Authors: Martins Paulo Nuno
Published: October 2018

This essay is a contribution to the study of the CartesianDualism (separation of mind-body) and Mechanicism (the body is a machine) that have contributed to the paradigm of Western medicine. These Cartesian ideas of separation and fragmentation of the reality have hampered the implementation of the new paradigm in health care in contemporary society, where the patient is seen in an holistic way: soul-mind-body.
An Open Access Source for the Study of Religion and the Law: The Proceedings of the Old Bailey: London's Central Criminal Court 1674-1913
Authors: Guyette Fred
Published: October 2018

The work of theological librarians is in a state of rapid flux as collections of digitized texts become more widely available, and as theological education continues to shift from paper to a more electronic research environment. /The Proceedings of the/ /Old Bailey, London 1674-1913 /is a rich collection of court records, now freely available on the World Wide Web (http://www.oldbaileyonline.org.uk/ ). The study of a small, but meaningful selection of texts from the /OBP/ shows how theological librarians can use this resource to advance the conversation between religion and law. Five examples are offered to indicate how this might be done.
Running with Perseverance: The Theological Library’s Challenge of Keeping Pace With Changing Students
Authors: Falciani-White Nancy K.
Published: October 2018

In the last thirty years, the study habits and learning styles of students have changed, influenced by parenting styles, pop culture, and the influx of technology into their lives. Those students studying theology in seminaries and universities across the United States have likewise changed dramatically. Their ages, ethnicity, gender, technological ability, and goals have all changed, as have their expectations for their education and their library. This paper will examine the characteristics of those students considered to be part of the “Millennial” generation, examine how these characteristics apply to students of theology, and explore the impact that these characteristics are having, and will continue to have, on theological libraries.
The Impact of Distance Education on Libraries
Authors: Boyd Kenneth A.
Published: October 2018

Technological advances and the Internet have radically changed the way people learn, live, and grow. In higher education, libraries have been challenged to look at how to serve people not only locally but at a distance. At Asbury Theological Seminary these changes have revolved around three issues: providing the same resources online, information literacy, and the importance of collaboration.
Counting the Costs of Acquisitions: Using Cost-Benefit Analysis in a Seminary and University Library
Authors: Getahun Verena , Keillor William A.
Published: October 2018

This essay considers how cost-benefit analysis may be used in a small to mid-sized library to identify cost-savings in the acquisitions of monographs. The essay highlights parallel studies conducted at Luther Seminary Library and Bethel University Library which compared prices, discounts, and time costs across a range of vendor types to identify whether searching for the best price per item is cost-effective, and how much this strategy could save yearly in acquisitions. Both libraries found that substantial potential savings were identified through this study.
An Historical Assessment of the Narrative Uses of the Words “Kabbalah,” “Cabala,” and “Qabala/h”: Discerning the Differences for Theological Libraries
Authors: Elia Anthony J.
Published: October 2018

Terminology surrounding the subject of “Kabbalah” has long been notoriously inconsistent and complex. What limited scholarly attention has been devoted to this quandary has in some cases served only to increase the confusion, resulting in significant problems for cataloging and for reference services.

This essay explores the background of variant orthographies, including origins, definitions, and usages, and considers the implications of this inconsistency for libraries. A bibliography of pertinent literature is included.
From the Ground Up: Starting a Theological Library from Scratch
Authors: Truman Gerald
Published: October 2018

There is no “How To” manual for starting an academic library. This essay is one experience in the effort to take a room of books and make the journey to an accredited resource center for a theological graduate school. The collaborative expertise of colleagues, the wisdom and direction garnered from professional meetings, and the wary wiles of technological information resources serves to chronicle this rocky and rewarding road to accomplishment
Using Technology for Ministry: Trends, Principles and Applications
Authors: Vergel Alfredo
Published: October 2018

This survey of developments, guidelines and uses of technology by congregations and their leaders offers an overview of the topic and points to sources for further study. As technology plays a larger role in religious communities there is a need for guiding principles for its use. Congregational leaders do well to engage technology reflectively while staying informed on its possible applications in ministry. While this article is of primary interest to those in leadership positions at the congregational level, it can also serve both as a primer to seminary students and as a tool for librarians providing reference services on the topic.
The Comprehensive Theological Bibliography: What is its Future?
Authors: Rogers Anthony D.
Published: October 2018

The article compares WorldCat’s bibliographic records with prominent theological library holdings to establish a case that comprehensive or non-specialized publications under the LC classification “theology--bibliography” fell sharply after 1990. While many reasons might be given for this, two are examined in depth. First, theological interpretation/methodology shifted away from historical approaches to focus on new concerns and forms of scholarship. The sheer volume and numerous types of information that were published challenged the usefulness of the comprehensive theological--bibliography. Second, technology radically changed the way people read and approach theology. New formats and information access points, made the comprehensive theological bibliography obsolete. The article concludes with a discussion of the present state of bibliography, focusing on ways librarians and bibliographers might be able to create bibliographies going forward.
The Marjory Stanway Collection of African Language Materials at Trinity School for Ministry
Authors: Hanson Susanah
Published: October 2018

The Marjory Stanway Collection was established in 2007. The Collection has been developed to honor the efforts of the African church, and to provide a corpus for research in Bible translation. By 2009, the collection had outgrown its original alcove shelving and location, and was moved to its own room. Most of the approximately 650-volume collection is comprised of African language Bibles and prayer books, with other items such as hymnals also present.  In the present essay, three complicating factors of funding, acquisition and cataloging are discussed in turn.
Encyclopedia of English Language Bible Versions
Authors: McMullen Kenneth
Published: October 2018

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Ministers on the Lecture Circuit: Education, Entertainment and Religion in Early 20th Century America
Authors: Gonzalez Lisa
Published: October 2018

In the early 20th century, some American ministers were eager participants in the Chautauqua and Lyceum lecture circuits that flourished across the Midwest and beyond. Ministers expressed their vocation in the public arena, and the Redpath Chautauqua collection shows how part of this public life was conducted. In their role as lecturers in multiple educational and civic venues, ministers functioned as experts on the Bible, as well as supporting American ideals that were loosely connected to Protestant Christianity. The essay explores how a substantial archival collection reveals a particular public role ministers played in a popular culture venue in early 20th century America.
"Raising an Ebenezer": Archives as a Religious Means of Remembering
Authors: Malone David Brian
Published: October 2018

By definition it is the purpose of archives to collect and preserve materials that document the work and activity of persons, organizations, and cultures, for the benefit of those who follow. Such materials can prove to play an active and vital role in the process of remembering, through the telling of stories. This activity can support a library’s endeavors to connect with users in this dimension of its services, and to fulfill its mission. The present essay provides an overview of such initiatives at Wheaton College.
There is Nothing New Under the Sun?: “New Librarianship” and the Theological Library
Authors: Osinski Keegan
Published: October 2018

The entirety of R. David Lankes’s model of “New Librarianship” rests on his expression of its mission: “The mission of librarians is to improve society through facilitating knowledge creation in their communities.” The present essay defines and expand upon the facets of “facilitating,” “knowledge creation,” and “communities,” and explores the shapes these may take in theological libraries in particular. Regarding “community”, the essay considers the challenge of serving both academics and ministers and how it might be possible to foster a less disjointed community. The question of what “knowledge creation” looks like in the fields of religious studies and pastoral training, and what this uniqueness means for the library are also considered. Finally, the author offers some preliminary ideas of what facilitating this knowledge creation might look like in the context of a theological library. Current shifts within academe and its libraries require a shift in the way librarians (particularly theological librarians) think about service, resources, and their role in the education process as a whole.
Funding the Future of African American Religion Archival Collections
Authors: Jackson Andrea , Wiseman Christine , Ost Brad
Published: October 2018

Preparing academically rich collections for access by scholars and students is challenging, costly and time consuming.   Concerns for maintenance, preservation, and access are paramount.  Typical of 20th century archival collections, one is likely to encounter deteriorating and brittle documents, photographic prints and negatives, and obsolete formats such as open reel audio tapes, audio cassettes and video tapes.  More recent collections may also contain computer media; the proliferation of formats and media types impacts the complexity of the work in providing access, as well as the costs. Without sizeable resources, it would take years to process these collections fully, especially those rich with audio and visual materials.  Taking all of this into consideration, the Archives Research Center (ARC) and Digital Services Unit (DSU) of the AUC Woodruff Library decided to investigate options for grant funding to expedite the processing and digitization of these underutilized archival collections.  This essay concerns the pursuit of a Humanities Collections and Reference Resources (HCRR) grants offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
LASER CLADDING OF HOT WORK TOOL STEEL (H13) WITH TIC NANOPARTICLES
Authors: ŞİMŞEK Tuncay , İZCİLER Mahmut , OZCAN Şadan , AKKURT Adnan
Published: October 2018

In this study, titanium carbide nanoparticles (TiC) were coated on the surface of X40CrMoV51 (H13) hot work tool steel by laser coating method. Two stage laser cladding method was employed for coating processes. In the first stage, TiC powders were mixed in the phonelic resin and precoated at 50 µm thickness on the surface of steel substrate under vacuum. In the second stage, laser was directed to the surface and then hard coating layers were obtained on the steel surfaces. A CO2 laser with 2000 W power was operated at continuous-wave mode in the experiments. All laser cladding processes were performed under N2 atmosphere and various laser powers were selected to show the effect of laser power on the quality of coated steel surfaces. The morphology and phase structures were examined by scanning electron microscopy, Xray spectroscopy and optic microscope, respectively. The hardness of coating layers and bonding strength was defined with micro hardness tests and scratch test. The thickness of the coatings layers were measured in the range of 15-130 µm depending on laser powers. It is seen that crack-free, smooth and homogenous coating layers can be obtained at 237 W laser power. According to the hardness and micro-scratch tests results, hardness was improved significantly, and all coating layers had a good metallurgical strength to the substrate.
BALL BURNISHING PROCESS EFFECTS ON SURFACE ROUHGNESS FOR Al 6013 ALLOY
Authors: ÖZKUL İskender
Published: October 2018

Ball burnishing process rapidly developing and applied in many applications. The process's advantageous aspects on the material increase the quality of the product surface. In this study, a surface quality research was made on 6013 series of aluminum alloys which are used frequently in the industry. As a result of the experiments, it was seen that the ball burnishing process increased the surface qualities extremely. At the same time, the results obtained were mathematically analyzed.
Radicalisation. Dictionnaire des passions sociales, ed. Gloria Origgi, PUF
Authors: Marie Antoine
Published: October 2018

Adopting a naturalistic social sciences standpoint, this short article presents the cognitive foundations of radicalization processes, connecting them to their likely evolutionary origins.
Thermodynamic integration via differential evolution: A method for approximating marginal likelihoods
Authors: Evans Nathan J. , Annis Jeff
Published: October 2018

A typical goal in cognitive psychology is to select the model that provides the best explanation of the observed behavioral data. The Bayes factor provides a principled approach for making these selections, though the integral required to calculate the marginal likelihood for each model is intractable for most cognitive models. In these cases, Monte Carlo techniques must be used to approximate the marginal likelihood, such as thermodynamic integration (TI; Friel & Pettitt, 2008; Lartillot & Philippe, 2006), which relies on sampling from the posterior at different powers (called power posteriors). TI can become computationally expensive when using population Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) approaches such as differential evolution MCMC (DE-MCMC; Turner, Sederberg, Brown, & Steyvers, 2013) that require several interacting chains per power posterior. Here, we propose a method called thermodynamic integration via differential evolution (TIDE), which aims to reduce the computational burden associated with TI by using a single chain per power posterior. We show that when applied to non-hierarchical models, TIDE produces an approximation of the marginal likelihood that closely matches TI. When extended to hierarchical models, we find that certain assumptions about the dependence between the individual and group level parameters samples (i.e., dependent/independent) have sizable effects on the TI approximated marginal likelihood. We propose two possible extensions of TIDE to hierarchical models, which closely match the marginal likelihoods obtained through TI with dependent/independent sampling in many, but not all, situations. Based on these findings, we believe that TIDE provides a promising method for estimating marginal likelihoods, though future research should focus on a detailed comparison between the methods of approximating marginal likelihoods for cognitive models.
Intuitive Expertise and Irrelevant Options
Authors: Wiegmann Alex , Horvath Joachim , Meyer Karina
Published: October 2018

In the so-called push dilemma, an out-of-control speed-train is about to run over five people and can only be stopped by pushing a heavy person onto the tracks. Most lay people and moral philosophers consider it morally wrong to kill the heavy person. Unger (1992, 1996), however, argued that adding irrelevant options to the push dilemma would overturn this intuition. In this paper, we empirically test Unger’s claim with both lay people and expert moral philosophers. Including philosophical experts allowed us to investigate the so-called expertise defense, according to which the intuitions of philosophical experts are superior to the intuitions of lay people. Overall, we found that adding irrelevant options indeed increased the ratings for the “push option”. Moreover, we found that the intuitions of expert moral philosophers were no less susceptible to the presence of irrelevant options than lay people’s intuitions. We discuss how these findings bear on the expertise defense.
CALL within the Language Learning Methodology
Authors: Benavides Jorge E
Published: October 2018

This article presents the initial steps and theoretical considerations for Computer-assisted Language Learning within the realm of language learning methodology. Based on the expectations created by the rapid changes caused by the Information Revolution many language teachers and researchers have considered the potential of CALL as a sound methodological framework in language teaching and learning. The familiarization and use de computers in language learning settings have led many language educators to envisage a methodological framework for CALL
Alternative rural development: Social Justice, Equity, Self-Reliance, and Third Worldism
Authors: Badal Bharat Prasad
Published: October 2018

Alternative Rural Development is a conceptual paradigm shift of mainstream economic development of political economy or development economics. It is, to a larger extent, based on Social Welfare Model of Rural Development and Gandhian ideology of Development. The method, strategy and program endogenously designed for Social Justice, Equity and Self Reliance in any underdeveloped country in the third world is Alternative Rural Development. Endogenous sustainable and scientific resource distribution mechanism is Alternative Rural Development. This paper presents the literature review of the Alternative Rural Development paradigm. It gives information and academic inputs about social Justice, Equity, Self–Reliance and Third Worldism.Research Nepal Journal of Development Studies Vol.1(1) 2018 1-17
Fiscal decentralization in Buddhist economics: An interactive analysis from Lumbini
Authors: Bhusal Indra Prasad
Published: October 2018

The main objective of the article is to identify the basic elements of Buddhists Economics applicable to fiscal decentralization. The study reviews the Buddhists Economics and Fiscal Decentralization from global perspective. Fiscal decentralization is the process to deliver the power and resources to the grass root level of governance. If the governing body is able to impose the Buddha’s ideology in the policy, certainly resource allocation conflict will be minimized.Methodologically the researcher has conducted interaction programs among Buddhists economists, scholars and academicians available in Lumbini– the birth place of Buddha. The author has analyzed the facts matching with literature review and focused group discussion in Lumbini. The study has identified elements of fiscal decentralization from Buddhist Economics. These elements can be a guideline for noble scholars, academicians, researchers and policy makers of fiscal decentralization from Buddhists economics.Research Nepal Journal of Development Studies Vol.1(1) 2018 32-41
Nepalese Municipal Governance: A comparative case study of Kathmandu and Lalitpur metropolitan cities
Authors: Gyawali Rajeshwor
Published: October 2018

Kathmandu and Lalitpur are two metropolitan cities of the Capital of federal Republic Nepal. Both cities have many identical similarities in culture, language, taste, and preferences. However, there are substantial differences in governing facilities. So, to compare the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure, human resource capacity, opportunities and threats to adapt governance in Kathmandu and Lalitpur. Methodologically, in depth interview with IT officers of both metro cities and library method have been conducted. The information has been verified in the legislative declaration (Council Report). ICT Infrastructure and ICT based human resource capacity are better in Kathmandu whereas ICT Adaptation opportunities and threats both are higher in Lalitpur. In comparison, Kathmandu is more advanced. Both metro cities need to work a lot to provide smart facilities to people in global context.Research Nepal Journal of Development Studies Vol.1(1) 2018 66-72
Public service delivery of local government in Nepal in 2015
Authors: Kharel Suman
Published: October 2018

There has often been a gap between policy intentions and outcomes in the field of local governance and public service delivery. Analyzing the factors for these discrepancies requires multi-level approaches that relate policy decisions formulated at the national and international level with the decisions of local governance stakeholders. An Institutional Analysis and Development framework is necessary ability to link multiple local governance levels. Yet most common literatures have been limited to the study of collective action among local communities without considering higher institutional and government levels. To overcome this limitation, I set the methodology of the framework, which bridges the gap between institutional, historical analysis, power-centers, and discourse analysis. This article aims at examining current public service delivery status, analyzing challenges of public service delivery of local government and assessing people’s experience of public service delivery of local government. In conclusion, current status of Local Government is illegal, incomplete and dysfunctional as it is in its service delivery. The major challenge is political instability and political reluctances for local election. The people’s experience over the public service is below the satisfactory level.Research Nepal Journal of Development Studies Vol.1(1) 2018 83-92
The Czech Republic and the Reality of Migrant Integration Policy in the Context of European Integration
Authors: Bauerová Helena
Published: October 2018

This study has confirmed that the Czech Republic (CR) is an example of a state whose integration and migration policy is very restrictive. Its integration and migration policies have been influenced mainly by migratory flows, economic crises, and European integration. In terms of Europeanisation, it is obvious that the CR carried out fundamental reform in the area of integration and migration policy under the influence of the EU. The implementation of rules in practice has been inadequate. The Czech Republic has recognised and identified the weaknesses of both policies but has not eliminated these weaknesses in practice. The main weakness lies in the fact that both policies are heavily centralised. Local authorities and NGOs do not have sufficient powers and financial resources; moreover, local authorities have no legal obligation to participate in integration. There is a disparity between regions resulting from the unequal concentration of foreigners. A long-term problem is the cultural resistance of society and the requirement for foreigners to assimilate into mainstream society. The migration crisis has increased state activity in the area of migration and integration policy. This is not a manifestation of Europeanisation, but a defence of state interests.
The Israeli Case
Authors: Lazin Fred
Published: October 2018

The paper presents an account of the Israeli government’s efforts to absorb and integrate an influx of Jewish immigrants from the Soviet Union and Ethiopia. With fewer than five million persons, Israel accepted 400,000 Jewish refugees between 1989–1992. At the time, the Israeli government discouraged granting of political asylum to tens of thousands of mostly Muslim refugees from East Africa. Furthermore, an Israeli law prevented family reunification of Israeli Arab citizens who married Palestinians living outside of Israel (including the occupied territories). The paper looks at policies designed to provide housing and education to the Russian and Ethiopian immigrants. Israeli absorption policies were not coordinated. Prime Minister Shamir later told the author “Who needed policy? Let them come and we will make policy.” Policies gave preferential treatment to Russian immigrants who had more clout than the Ethiopians. They also had greater social capital. While the national government and the Jewish Agency, an NGO representing world Jewry, set immigration policy, mayors had some input in implementation. One mayor discussed here used absorption of immigrants as a means to foster local economic growth and development. The major finding here is the importance of “political will”. Israeli government officials and much of the Israeli population favoured mass immigration of Jews regardless of where they were from. Israeli leaders want to preserve a Jewish majority among its citizens. With respect to lessons for the EU, the findings here suggest that the successful absorption and acceptance of refugees lies in the attitude of the host country toward immigration. Policies and issues of coordination and implementation are secondary concerns. In the Israeli case despite the lack of adequate resources and lack of coordination absorption of immigrants succeeded.
Utilizando la teoría del juego para definir la dolarización
Authors: Calle Emilio José
Published: October 2018

La dolarización es un fenómeno económico muy poco entendido, en particular en Ecuador, un país dolarizado desde el año 2000. Más allá de una definición inicial como una eliminación de la política cambiaria, tanto la academia como la sociedad ecuatoriana se han resignado y acostumbrado a la dolarización, sin profundizar lo que es en verdad. Este trabajo busca cambiar esa situación, definiendo a este fenómeno utilizando una herramienta cuantitativa importante como es la Teoría del Juego, y logrando a través de esta explicar particularidades de la dolarización como por ejemplo las bajas tasas de interés, la prácticamente total eliminación de moras en la deuda ecuatoriana, y el lento pero persistente crecimiento de la deuda ecuatoriana; todas variables que no tienen que ver en sí con el uso específico del dólar americano como moneda (como lo cree una gran parte de la academia y sociedad ecuatoriana), sino que se debe a la lógica interacción de los jugadores de esta dinámica, que son el Estado ecuatoriano y sus prestamistas.
Fomento de desarrollo productivo local del Cantón Zapotillo en base a la cadena de valor del sector caprino
Authors: Román Aguirre Rubén Darío , Loarte Tene Maruxi Yadira , Larrea Silva Jhohana Mercedes
Published: October 2018

La economía del cantón Zapotillo esta ha girado en torno a la producción agropecuaria y al comercio, sector que ha sido revitalizado a raíz de la firma de la paz con el Perú. La superficie total del cantón Zapotillo es de 1.215 Km. Se cuenta con 120.892 has de ellas 22.750 has. Son de producción agrícola y 15.200 has Con siembras de temporal, es decir durante la época de invierno; siendo reducida la cantidad de productos que al contar con sistema de riego pueden realizar una producción permanente, factor que puede mejorarse al entrar a funcionar en toda su capacidad el canal de riego de ZapotilloCon respecto al ganado caprino, la provincia de Loja alcanza la más alta producción de ganado caprino con un total de 115 165 cabezas, es decir el 57,14% de la producción nacional, siendo el cantón Zapotillo donde se concentra mayoritariamente (MAG. 2004)
Randomized Phase 2 Study of Trebananib (AMG 386) with or without Continued Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy in Patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma Who Have Progressed on Bevacizumab, Pazopanib, Sorafenib, or Sunitinib – Results of NCI/CTEP Protocol 9048
Authors: Semrad Thomas J , Groshen Susan , Luo Chunqiao , Pal Sumanta , Vaishampayan Ulka , Joshi Monika , Quinn David I. , Mack Philip C. , Gandara David R. , Lara Primo N.
Published: October 2018

Background:

In renal cell carcinoma (RCC), angiopoietin (Ang) 2 is elevated at the time of progression on anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy and may contribute to resistance.

Objective:

We tested trebananib, an Ang 1 and 2 neutralizing peptibody in patients with RCC progressing on anti-VEGF treatment.

Methods:

Patients with measurable RCC progressing despite an anti-VEGF agent within 12 weeks, any number of prior treatments, and good PS were randomized to trebananib 15 mg/kg IV weekly without (Arm A) or with (Arm B) continuation of the prior anti-VEGF agent. The primary endpoint for each arm was tumor response (RECIST 1.1). Secondary endpoints included progression free survival and adverse events.

Results:

Of 41 enrolled patients, 35 were eligible and started treatment (17 Arm A, 18 Arm B) with median age 60 (46–76) and 3 prior treatments (1–8). Four died prior to documented progression and 27 progressed as their first event. Both arms were stopped after interim analysis, 2 responses (11%; 95% C.I. 1–35%) were observed in Arm B. Median PFS of 2.7 (95% C.I. 2.3–4.7) months in Arm A and 5.2 (95% C.I. 2.7–10.8) months in Arm B did not support continued study. Common adverse events including fatigue, nausea, and increased creatinine were generally grade 1–2 and numerically higher in Arm B. The most common grade 3 or higher adverse events were hypertension and dyspnea.

Conclusions:

While tolerable, trebananib either without or with continued anti-VEGF therapy did not show promising activity in RCC patients who recently progressed on anti-VEGF therapy alone.
Personalized user training with card sorting in corporate environment: “Make sure you have the right information that you need in your work”
Authors: Kahilainen Anna , Bergman Seija
Published: October 2018

Introducing best available information sources and services to specialists starting in a new position is one of the tasks of Information Services in Orion Corporation. We developed a deck of cards to help us in finding out training attendants’ information needs and to personalize the training. In this paper we describe the process of creating the cards and how they are used in our training. We also share results of an attendant survey and address other outcomes of the project.
La crisis y lo sagrado
Authors: Dupuy Jean Pierre
Published: October 2018

Lo que está en cuestión en este momento no es el capitalismo financiero; no es el capitalismo en absoluto; no es el mercado, regulado o no regulado; es el papel de la economía en nuestras vidas individuales y en el funcionamiento de nuestras sociedades.
Libertad, unidad y movimiento: los límites de la teoría del caos aplicada a las ciencias sociales
Authors: Atienza David
Published: October 2018

El impacto del postmodernismo en las ciencias sociales y la posterior caída del marxismo decimonónico generó un vacío epistemológico re-construido por ciertas corrientes intelectuales por medio de teorías físico-matemáticas como la teoría del caos o de los sistemas dinámicos no-lineales. Esta opción, ampliamente extendida hoy en el mundo académico, trata de rescatar la posibilidad de pensar en un centro epistemológico pero al mismo tiempo pone en duda la libertad humana proponiendo un nuevo modelo determinista. En este articulo presentamos la génesis de estas ideas así como un posible rescate metafísico-cristiano de la libertad, la unidad y el movimiento.
MODEL PENDEKATAN PENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM
Authors: Na'im Zaedun
Published: October 2018

Salah satu permasalahan pendidikan yang dihadapi oleh bangsa Indonesia adalah rendahnya mutu pendidikan pada setiap jenjang dan satuan pendidikan, khususnya pendidikan dasar dan menengah. Padahal kebijakan pemerintah untuk meningkatkan mutu lembaga pendidikan dilakukan berbagai cara. Masalah pendidikan agama merupakan masalah yang kompleks dan membutuhkan kerja keras dari semua elemen yang terkait dengannya. Pendidikan agama Islam memiliki karakteristik tersendiri yang berbeda dengan mata pelajaran lainnya. Istilah pendidikan yang melekat pada nama pelajaran ini menuntut guru sebagai pelaksana, tidak saja berusaha untuk mentransfer pengetahuan, akan tetapi lebih dari itu ia harus berusaha agar pengetahuan yang disampaikannya dapat terinternalisasi dalam diri para siswaOleh karenanya perlu kiranya mencari solusi atau jalan keluar untuk peningkatan mutu pendidikan di negeri ini lebih-lebih pada pendidikan agama Islam, hal ini bukan tidak ada alasan karena kualitas pendidikan di lembaga sekolah sangat bervariasi dan sebagaian besar sangat memprihatinkan, contohnya saja di lembaga Madrasah Model pendekatan peningkatan mutu pendidikan agama Islam antara lain Preliminary control, concurrent control, rework control dan damage control. Dari ke empat model pendekatan mutu pendidikan ini lebih ringkasnya mencakup input, transformasi (proses), output, dan stakeholder value ( nilai pengguna)
ACTUATING DALAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QURAN DAN AL-HADITS (Kajian Al-Quran dan Al-Hadits Tematik)
Authors: Nurcholiq Mochamad
Published: October 2018

Actuating sebagai salah satu fungsi dan sekaligus tahapan dari manajemen, banyak diartikan sebuah usaha menggerakkan atau menjalankan. Dalam suatu lembaga pendidikan, actuating dapat diartikan menggerakkan atau memberi pengarahan kepada sumber daya yang ada di lembaga tersebut, apakah sumber daya manusia ataupun sumber daya-sumber daya lainnya.Menggerakkan sumber daya manusia adalah suatu proses yang dilalui mulai dari perencanaan sumber daya manusia, rekruitmen, pendidikan dan pelatihan sumber daya manusia, serta motivasi yang diberikan kepada sumber daya itu. Sedangkan menggerakkan sumber daya lainnya adalah usaha memaksimalkan penggunakan sumber daya yang ada atau menggerakkan elemen-elemen organisasi untuk melakukan semua aktivitas-aktivitas yang telah direncanakan.Salah satu faktor penting dalam penggerakan ini adalah pemimpin, sehingga banyak diklaim bahwa fungsi ketiga dari manajemen adalah leading (memimpin). Hal ini disebabkan karena semua bentuk pengendalian berujung pada diri pemimpin, dan hal inilah yang menyebabkan pemimpin berperan secara dominan pada fungsi ketiga ini. Pemimpinlah yang mengawali untuk menggerakkan dan menjalankan aktivitas-aktivitas organisasi.Dalam tulisan ini akan dibahas tentang bagaimana literatur Islam dalam hal ini rujukan utamanya menyinggung tentang fungsi manajemen ketiga yaitu penggerakan. Adakah bukti sejarah Islam yang telah mendudukkan penggerakan sebagai suatu langkah dalam mengatur/ memanaje suatu organisasi. Melalui kajian Qur’an dan Hadits tematik ini diharapkan dapat memunculkan tawaran atau khazanah yang tersembunyi khususnya mengenai fungsi manajemen yang berhubungan dengan penggerakan.
EKSISTENSI PONDOK PESANTREN SIDOGIRI PASURUAN DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN NILAI-NILAI SALAF DI ERA GLOBALISASI
Authors: Ma'ruf Mohammad
Published: October 2018

Artikel ini mendeskripsikan dan mengeksplorasi sistem pendidikan pesantren sidogiri sehingga masih eksis dalam mempertahankan nilai-nilai salaf di era globalisasi sekarang, serta upaya mempertahankannya. Data dalam penelitian ini didapatkan dari observasi, interview dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Sistem pendidikan Pondok Pesantren Sidogiri Pasuruan ada 3 tingkat yaitu; Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, Madrasah Tsanawiyah dan Madrasah Aliyah. Sedangkan untuk santri baru wajib mengikuti Madrasah Idadiyah. Untuk mempertahan nilai-nilai salafnya pondok sidogiri masih menggunakan kitab kuning atau kitab klasik dalam proses ta’lim. Dalam metode pengajarannya masih menerapkan metode-metode salaf seperti sorogan dan wetonan. Selain itu kegiatan-kegiatan religius tetap dipertahankan serta penanaman tawadhu’antara santri dan guru baik dilingkungan pesantren maupun diluar. Adapun upaya pondok sidogiri dalam mempertahankan eksistensi dan nilai-nilai salafnya di era globalisasi saat ini dengan mengadakan studi banding antar pesantren, membuat metode baca kitab cepat yang dinamai dengan Al-Miftah lil Ulum sebagai persiapan bagi santri-santri usia dini, serta memberi jadwal khusus dan rutin kegiatan bahtsul masail untuk membahas persoalan-persoalan agama terkini dan kaderisasi An-Najah yang bertujuan untuk pendalaman akidah Ahlissunnah wal Jama’ah dan ilmu-ilmu kemasyarakatan.
DAMPAK REVOLUSI BUDAYA TERHADAP PENDIDIKAN ANAK DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
Authors: Muzamil -
Published: October 2018

Banyak perubahan atau revolusi budaya yang menghebohkan dan dinilai oleh banyak pihak, telah melanggar norma kesusilaan atau norma-norma agama sebenarnya merupakan potret lain dari kondisi masyarakat kita atau diri kita yang sedang retak, sedang terjerumus dalam desakralisasi agama dan pengabaian komitmen edukasi, khususnya terhadap anak. Anak tidak ubahnya sebagai obyek yang secara terus menerus menjadi korban para produsen budaya yang berwatak rakus dalam mengejar keuntungan ekonomi dan populeritas.
Temperature-modulated DSC study of network formation via Thiol-Isocyanate “click” reaction
Authors: Nguyen Ha Tran , Nguyen Thu Thi Le , Le Thang Van , Le Lam
Published: October 2018

The thiol-isocyanate chemistry was used to create crosslinked polymer networks without the use of solvent and catalyst. The preliminary study of a model thiol-isocyanate reaction was performed to confirm the “efficient linking” feature of the reaction, as indicated by online FTIR method. Temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry (TMDSC) was used to characterize the occurrence of the networks thiol-isocyanate reaction between multifunctional reactants, the influence of temperature on the reaction rate and the glass transition temperatures of the partially and fully cured networks. The investigation could pave the way for the design and tailoring of new cross-linked polymer materials for on-demand applications.
Tool wear rate optimization in PMEDM using titanium powder by Taguchi method for die steels
Authors: Banh Long Tien , Nguyen Phan Huu , Ngo Cuong
Published: October 2018

Powder mixed electrical discharge maching (PMEDM) is a complex machining process which is controlled by a number of machining parameters. Each machining parameter has its own influence on performance of the process. For achieving the best performance of the electrical discharge machining (EDM) process, it is crucial to carry out parametric design responses such as Metal Removal Rate (MRR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR) and Surface Roughness(SR). The objective of this paper is to optimization of input parameters for the TWR in PMEDM using powder titanium are presented. The Taguchi method was applied to the processing parameters to investigate the following: workpiece material, tool material, polarity, pulse-on time, current, pulse-off time, and powder concentration. The analysis used the Taguchi method and given the optimal value for TWR with respective parameters. Electrode material affected the strongest factor, the Taguchi coefficient, S/N of TWR. And the optimal value of TWR was 3.092 mm3/min. Results from optimization calculations and experimentation have demonstrated high accuracy and efficiency.
Applications of optimization methods in designing energy-efficient buildings
Authors: Nguyen Anh-Tuan , Le Thi-Kim-Dung , Phan Tien-Vinh
Published: October 2018

Energy efficiency in buildings is one of the top criteria, accounting for a large weight in the evaluation criteria of Green building rating tools such as LEED, BREEAM, LOTUS, ... Therefore high energy saving is the most important objective that green buildings should achieve. This article provides an overview of optimization methods in mathematics (problems of finding maxima, minima of a function) and the development of applications so as to integrate it into building design. Two typical case studies are used to illustrate the design method. The first is a naturally ventilated apartment building whose design is optimized with the particle swarm optimization, achieving maximum thermal comfort. The second case was a multi-objective optimization problem, in which an airconditioned dwelling is optimized by an evolutionary algorithm to minimize energy consumption while still maintaining reasonable construction cost.