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China y el Mercosur: oportunidades en el desarrollo de sus relaciones
Authors: Gallego Mendaña Joaquín Andrés
Published: May 2020

Desde el comienzo de la década de 1990, los países de América del Sur notaron la importancia de las alianzas regionales. Como resultado de este nuevo pensamiento, algunos de ellos decidieron crear un bloque de integración: el Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur), que nació oficialmente en 1991. Actualmente, Mercosur representa los intereses políticos y económicos de Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay, Uruguay y Venezuela, cuya población supera los 295 millones de personas.     Este proceso se convirtió en un pilar para la integración y cooperación comercial de América del Sur, cuyos resultados no habían sido vistos anteriormente en la región. De igual forma, se consolidó como un interlocutor para el acercamiento entre los líderes de los países para el desarrollo de una agenda común. Sin embargo, una gran cantidad de factores internos y externos han impedido al Mercosur alcanzar su máximo potencial.
China como nuevo actor en las inversiones globales
Authors: Ghiggino Gonzalo
Published: May 2020

El expansionismo económico chino ha generado tanto adhesiones como rechazos. En América Latina (AL), la lejanía geográfica y cultural impide el desarrollo de análisis objetivos, desencadenando conclusiones poco fundamentadas.    El presente trabajo reflexionará entorno a las características de las inversiones chinas, tanto a nivel global como en América Latina; por lo tanto, abrodará el papel de la República Popular China (RPCh) en la esfera internacional, la expansión global de las empresas chinas, la política exterior de Beijing hacia esta región, y el patrón inversor de este país en el mundo y en AL.
Políticas públicas chinas: bibliografía existente, instituciones transicionales y centralización-descentralización
Authors: Rozengardt Martín
Published: May 2020

El área de estudios referida a políticas públicas chinas resguarda una vasta bibliografía, que dista de estar organizada o sistematizada. En este marco, el presente artículo muestra dicha producción académica, específicamente enfocada en el proceso de producción de políticas públicas, desde 1978 hasta la actualidad. En ese sentido, introduce las principales discusiones en torno al tema, tomando como punto de partida las definiciones de Lan Xue y Shaoguang Wang, que destacan el rol de la dinámica “centralización-descentralización” y la importancia de una visión longitudinal del proceso.Con este análisis, el documento desarrolla una posible tipología de diversos modelos de producción de políticas públicas y plantea la posibilidad de su connivencia, según los distintos momentos de la reforma del Estado en China.
Orientando. Temas de Asia Oriental. Sociedad, Cultura y Economía. Año 9. Número 17. Octubre 2018 - Marzo 2019.
Authors: Orientando Orientando
Published: May 2020

Revista semestral editada por la Universidad Veracruzana a través del Centro de Estudios China-Veracruz (Centro de Estudios APEC). Lomas del Estadio S/N, Zona Universitaria, C.P. 91000, Xalapa, Veracruz, México. Tel. +52 (228) 8 42 17 00, extensiones 12136, 11687 y 11689. Página web: orientando.uv.mx Editora responsable: Lucero Mercedes Cruz Porras. Reserva de derechos al uso exclusivo del título: 04 – 2010 – 102012320200–203, ISSN 2007-5723, ambos otorgados por el Instituto Nacional del Derecho de Autor.
Tendencias de consumo y estrategias de introducción de productos para Pymes en el mercado chino
Authors: López Rodríguez Sara Ivette , Fragoso Terán María Esther , Senties Santos María Eugenia , Acosta Terán Christian Alan
Published: May 2020

Este artículo recopila información relativa a las tendencias recientes en el consumo chino y argumenta la importancia de la intervención por parte de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (Pymes) mexicanas y veracruzanas en este vasto y cada vez más relevante mercado.En este marco se plantean algunas estrategias de alta importancia para la introducción de productos y servicios en esa región, tales como la incorporación del comercio electrónico en las transacciones, el uso de la aplicación WeChat para los negocios y la participación en ferias internacionales. Además, se enfatiza en el apoyo que las instituciones especializadas deben otorgar a los líderes de las Pymes a lo largo de este complejo y desafiante proceso.
Funciones culturales de las notas en la traducción española de El suplicio del aroma de sándalo
Authors: Hou Jian
Published: May 2020

El suplicio del aroma de sándalo es una novela clave de Mo Yan, ganador del Premio Nobel de Literatura en 2012. La novela es una historia de amor y una crítica a la corrupción política durante los años finales de la Dinastía Qing −la última época imperial china−, en la que el autor inserta numerosos factores culturales de la tradición china.Blas Piñero Martínez, traductor de la versión castellana, realizó una traducción con un total de 321 notas, transmitiendo detalladamente dichos factores culturales. Este artículo, con base en las teorías de la traducción cultural de Even-Zohar, E. Gentzler y Wang Dongfeng, intenta analizar las funciones culturales de las notas en la traducción de Piñero Martínez de la novela de Mo Yan.
Formação de diretores escolares para o programa saúde na escola
Authors: Veras Karlla da Conceição Bezerra Brito , Ferreira Heraldo Simões , Lourinho Lídia Andrade
Published: May 2020

O objetivo da pesquisa é analisar um processo de formação sobre as características do Programa Saúde na Escola (PSE), com diretores escolares. O estudo foi realizado com uma pesquisa- ação, em abordagem qualitativa. O cenário de estudo foi no município de São Benedito- Ceará. Os participantes da pesquisa foram 10 diretores de escolas públicas.Na fase I, foi possível diagnosticar após a análise das respostas que 90% dos diretores conhecem a existência do PSE. Na fase II, constituiu em uma ação no formato de formação sobre o PSE. Na fase III ocorreu a entrevista em grupo com os diretores participantes da formação, onde relataram que a formação foi excelente, prática, objetiva e dinâmica. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que formação sobre o PSE, contribui expressivamente para a transformação das práticas profissionais, constituindo como uma estratégia essencial para o aprimoramento das ações do PSE.
Mathematical model of the dynamics of business development
Authors: Sklyar Alexander
Published: May 2020

The subject of this research is the model of business development that describes the dependence of ongoing volume of production from previous investments and intensity of wear of production capacities. The investment process is characterized by a delay between the moment of investment, actual return and its continuation, gradual decrease in the level of return, and discreetness of investments. In the process of modeling, discrete investment were replaced by an integral, which leads to integral-differential equation, and in terms of facile assumption to the linear standard differential equation of second order or their system, solved by the disharmonious fluctuations on the background of an aperiodic trend. As the method of analysis of correspondence of the model data with the actual dynamics of business development, the research utilizes computational solution of the emerging differential equations. Comparison of the model data with the known statistics reveals their adequacy to the current economic processes. Statistical data contains noise component, which consists of various economic and political factors and principally limits the precision of forecasting. Differences in the length of fluctuation periods by industries impedes analysis of the economic behavior as a whole. At the same time, forecast of crisis phenomena that emerge in superposition of the phases of industry fluctuations can be executed with sufficient level of precision.
The interconnection between sales and marketing in the food industry
Authors: Baranova Liubov Sergeevna
Published: May 2020

The object of this research is the commercial block of the food industry. The subject of this research is the process of interconnection between sales and marketing of food companies. The goal consists in the analysis of the main schemes of interaction between sales and marketing. The author carefully examines the existing interaction schemes, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Particular attention is paid to the integration of marketing into the system of sales management, where marketing is not fully integrated into sales, rather marketing functionality is separate from sales and integrated into other divisions or is fully stand-alone. The method of partial integration of marketing into sales is based on the search for optimal solutions in pricing of the assortment, development of new products, as well as formation of incentive system for employee of the departments of sales and marketing. The results of this research solve an important task for the companies – to properly coordinate the interaction between sales and marketing, eliminate conflicts on various levels, as well as create a clear structure of operation for both departments to improve the bottom line. The scientific novelty of this research lies in systematization and generalization of the methods of interaction between sales and marketing.
Jan Jakub Rousseau konstytucjonalistą. Projekty dla Korsyki i Rzeczypospolitej Szlacheckiej (część II)
Authors: Filipiak Zbigniew
Published: May 2020

The article is a continuation of the dissertation on constitutional projects of Jean Jacques Rousseau. The first part concerned his reform work for Corsica, while the second part presents concepts prepared for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Both projects were written for a specific orders – from a Corsican conservative nobleman Mathieu Buttafoco and the Bar Confederates. The comparison of these works, as well as their reference to earlier works by Rousseau, gives the opportunity to look at the evolution of the philosopher’s views, his attempt to adapt them to specific social, political and historical conditions. The less radical tone of the proposals for Poland is noteworthy. It is also necessary to answer the question of what made him want to deal with the affairs of both lands.
Reformy rzymskiego kalendarza – uwagi do badań nad prawem rzymskim
Authors: Kosior Wojciech Jan
Published: May 2020

This article discusses the problem of reforms that affected the Roman calendar from its formal establishment up to the time of its formation to what we now know. The need to analyze that matter arose on the occasion of studies on the importance of age in Roman law and precise determination whether 1 year always meant 365 days.
Wpływ zmian ustrojowych w Niemczech po I wojnie światowej na skład osobowy sejmów prowincjonalnych na Śląsku
Authors: Kruszewski Tomasz
Published: May 2020

The author presents the rules of suffrage that were binding in Zweites Reich (The Second Reich), that is the German Empire, during elections to provincial self-government in Prussia and then compares them with the new election law implemented in the Weimar Republic (Weimarer Republik). In this way it is possible to establish the degree of potential changes that influenced the personal composition of provincial parliaments. Upon the analysis of the given lists of deputies it clearly follows that a revolution took place in Germany in November 1918: up to that time the Members of Parliament had represented the elites of the Second Reich, recruiting from, among others, aristocrats, the nobility, state administration officials, municipal elites, high mayors, mayors, other officials of municipal councils and industrialist elites. The majority of these people in Weimar Republic were replaced by party activists, which resulted from the new electoral law.
Zjawisko korupcji w kontekście zmian ustrojowych w Polsce po 1989 roku
Authors: Menzel Mateusz
Published: May 2020

The article aims to provide an insight into the issue of corruption in Poland at the turn of the 1980s and the 1990s. An important aspect which has influenced the understanding the corruption and its scale was a political change – the transition from communism to a democratic state based on the rule of law. Additionally, an equally important factor which was the simultaneous economic change of the state from a centrally planned system to a free market system was pointed out. The article does not exhaust the topic in question to a greater extent, limiting itself only to offering conclusions based on the collected and presented materials. However, it may serve as the starting point for a detailed study of the problem area.
Zasady ustrojowe Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodów w świetle obchodów Roku Wazowskiego 2019
Authors: Kaczorowski Włodzimierz
Published: May 2020

Kronika
Piotr Stefaniak, Opowieść o „Domu Bożym”. Z dziejów zespołu klasztornego i kościoła pw. Bożego Ciała i św. Norberta w Czarnowąsach (1206/1228–2016), Opole-Czarnowąsy 2017, ss. 228
Authors: Sadowski Piotr
Published: May 2020

Recenzja
The specific legal-international regime of peace treaties
Authors: Grochalski Stefan Marek
Published: May 2020

The presented material is an attempt at analyzing the specific legal position of peace treaties. The author argues with the opinion which is put forward (not too often, though), maintaining that such treaties – due to their not expressing the will of states in a classical way – cannot be considered to be agreements as such. He presents the basic similarities and – first of all – differences, especially concerning the so-called final provisions, with reference to both typical international agreements and peace treaties, respectively. In the study, he formulates the thesis of a special role, significance and evolution of peace treaties, despite frequent disrespect for the resolutions they contain. Instances of peace treaties which were concluded in the past are recalled and analyzed, and juxtaposed with ones made in the 20th century, particularly those following the First and the Second World Wars.
The concept of legal atavism - the example of Art. 880 Code of Civil Procedure
Authors: Nowak Janusz
Published: May 2020

The article focuses on the application of the concept of atavism, which originally was developed in biology, in the area of legal science. The article analyzes characteristics of legal atavisms. Negative consequences of their existence are also depicted. The concept of atavism is discussed based on Art. 880 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which can – in the author’s opinion – be an appropriate example to reflect the significance of this term. The analysis which was conducted enabled the author to propose de lege ferenda postulate, which may positively affect the course of the judicial enforcement proceedings and the way of shaping the legal order of the Republic of Poland.
Legal, political and cultural heritage of the Polish Vasas (1588–1668): Culmination of the Year of the Vasas Celebrations
Authors: Kaczorowski Włodzimierz
Published: May 2020

The quatercentenary anniversary of completion of the crucial phase of expansion of the Royal Castle in Warsaw initiated by King Sigismund III Vasa, which fell on 2019, offered a good occasion to carry out a series of scientific, editorial, exhibition and artistic events within the Year of the Vasas. The celebrations were inaugurated in February 2019 as a part of an initiative to present an overall picture of the reign-period of the Vasa Dynasty in the Polish Republic. In line with the organisers’ objective, the programme of the anniversary events was aimed at providing a thorough insight into and disseminating to an ever-wider public the knowledge about the over eight-decade-long period of the monarchy of the Polish Vasas – Sigismund III, Ladislaus IV and John II Casimir, falling in the late 16th century and the major part of the 17th century. The multidimensionality of the output provided by the representatives of the Vasa Dynasty on the Polish throne is illustrated particularly in the anthology The World of the Polish Vasas: Essays edited in 2019 under Jacek Żukowski and Zbigniew Hundert’s scientific supervision. This edition accompanies the monumental exhibition The World of the Polish Vasas: Space – People – Art organised by the Royal Castle in Warsaw – Museum between 6 November 2019 and 14 January 2020 as the culmination of the Year of the Vasas celebrations.
Patients as Partners in Research: There Is Plenty of Help for Researchers
Authors: Hoens Alison M. , Belton Joletta , Scott Alex , Ardern Clare L.
Published: May 2020

If including patients as equal partners in health care research is increasingly regarded as “the right thing to do,” then it is important that researchers and patients “do it right.” The research community should be aware of, use, and share resources that support best practices in this domain. The first editorial in the series focused on why researchers should engage patient partners on research teams. In this, the second editorial in the series, we concentrate on how to engage patient partners and highlight a selection of resources to help researchers and to demystify patient partnerships in research. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(5):219–221. doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.0104
Design Optimization and Application of Hybrid Bit to Reduce a Well Cost in Geothermal Field
Authors: Fathaddin Muhammad Taufiq , Andika Fakhri Ade , Sitaresmi Ratnayu
Published: May 2020

Hybrid bit is one of the innovations developed for very hard and abrasive formations such as in geothermal field. This bit eliminates the risk of losing cones, reduces tripping time, and increaseas ROP to reduce the well cost. The stage of data processing by calculating the UCS formation using D-BOS software and design optimization based on 9-7/8" bits simulations in granodiorite formations. The 1st phase was to determine the 4 best out of 7 hybrid bit designs that were selected from the highest ROP obtained, the most stable cutter cutting force, and the lowest vibration by comparing the results of FEA modeling of 1 ft drilling simulation. The 2nd phase is to choose 1 of the best from the 4 selected by doing 50 ft of drilling dynamics simulation which is assessed by directional capability, the durability, and the lowest MSE. In this study to improve drilling optimization in geothermal field, it was found that the Z616 hybrid bit design was the most optimal one. Based on 1st phase simulation, this bit was able to produce ROP of 6.38 mph, a stable cutter cutting force, very low average lateral 2.109 g and axial vibration 0.329 g. Furthermore, for the 2nd phase simulation of 50 ft, seen from the comparison of directional capability, this bit has a 0.91 deg/100 ft DLS in rotating mode, and 6.5 deg/100ft DLS in sliding mode means quite stable when drilling in rotary mode and easy to make some angle in slide mode. By its durability, the average value of lateral acceleration is 10 g, and the lateral force is 6 klbf. By MSE side, this bit also produces the lowest average MSE value of 769 psi. From the economic view, this bit can save USD 198,625 - USD 564,712 of a well cost.
Economic Evaluation of Fiscal Regime on EOR Implementation in Indonesia: A Case Study of Low Salinity Water Injection on Field X
Authors: Adityawarman Adityawarman , Aziz Faridh Afdhal , Aziz Prasandi Abdul , Yusgiantoro Purnomo , Chandra Steven
Published: May 2020

There are currently two fiscal regimes designated for resource allocation in Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas industry, the Production Sharing Contract Cost Recovery (PSC) and Gross Split. The Gross Split in the form of additional percentage split is designed to encourage contractors to implement Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) in mature fields. Low Salinity Water Injection (LSWI) is an emerging EOR technique in which the salinity of the injected water is controlled. It has been proven to be relatively cheaper and has simpler implementations than other EOR options in several countries. This study evaluates the LSWI project’s economy using PSC and Gross Split and then to be compared to conventional waterflooding (WF) project’s economy. There are four cases on Field X that are simulated using a commercial simulator for 5 years. The cases are evaluated under PSC and Gross Split to calculate the project’s economy. The economic indicators that will be evaluated are the Net Present Value (NPV) and sensitivity analysis is also conducted to observe the change of NPV. The parameters for sensitivity analysis are Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Operating Expenditure (OPEX), Oil Production, and Oil Price. It is found that LSWI implementation using Gross Split is more profitable than PSC. The parameters that affects NPV the most in all PSC cases are the oil production and oil price. On the other hand, in Gross Split cases, the oil production is the parameter that affects NPV the most, followed by oil price. The novelty of this study is in the comparison of project’s economy between WF and LSWI using two different fiscal regimes to see whether Gross Split is more profitable than PSC on EOR implementation, specifically the LSWI at Field X.
Aspects and consequences of the Kingdom of England’s legislative regimes regarding the Hanseatic League, the Dutch Republic and Scotland
Authors: Haitas Daniel
Published: May 2020

The article surveys elements of the Kingdom of England’s relations with the Hanseatic League, the Dutch Republic and Scotland throughout certain periods of history. There is a particular focus on legal measures and regulations adopted by England with regards to the traders of the Hanseatic League in the 14th and 15th centuries and Dutch traders in the 17th century. In relation to Scotland, there is an overview of how restrictions enacted by England helped to contribute in part to the Union of 1707, and of some consequences which followed on from this important historical development. The study can be said to be of interest in terms of certain developments taking place in Europe at the present time.
A főszerkesztő előszava
Authors: Fodor László
Published: May 2020

The twentieth issue of our journal is now in the hands of the esteemed Reader. Already at the start of the Pro Futuro, our editorial board set the goal of publishing issues in English from time to time. In 2019, we finally had the opportunity to do so.
Meaning and Evolution: Why Nature Selected Human Minds to Use Meaning
Authors: Baumeister Roy F. , Hippel William von
Published: May 2020

We treat meaning as nonphysical connection and potential organization. Meaning is a resource that can be used by animals to improve survival and reproduction. The evolu­tion of brains to exploit meaning occurred in two heuristic steps. First, solitary brains developed mental representations of patterns for learning and guiding adaptive action. Second, humankind greatly expanded the usefulness of meaning by using it collectively, such as by deliberately communicating information, creating a body of shared beliefs and understandings, and using meaning to organize social life. The intentional application of meaning to life, as in the quest for a meaningful life, is a later development linked to ways of organizing behavior to maximize future outcomes and relate the individual to societal systems.
A Scientific Turn in the Genre of How-to Fiction Writing Manuals?
Authors: Veleski Stefan
Published: May 2020

The last two years have seen the publication of two books in the genre of how-to fiction writing manuals that use science both as a selling point and as a genuine analytical par­adigm. The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr and The Science of Screenwriting by Paul Joseph Gulino and Connie Shears use insights from the cognitive sciences and evolution­ary psychology, while retaining their practical, how-to character. This review article goes through some of the main clusters of advice shared by the two books, dealing with infor­mation processing, attention allocation, the implications of human sociality for fiction, and story structure, while fitting their takes on these issues within the fields of biocultural criticism and cultural evolution. Despite containing occasional flaws and confusions about theory common in pioneering works, these books could be harbingers of change for the genre and an important step in the bottom-up infusion of biocultural theory into literary studies.
Development of Technical Competency of the State Civil Apparatus at the State Civil Service and Human Resource Development Agency of Biak Numfor, Province of Papua
Authors: Sudarman Fatmawada
Published: May 2020

This study aims at analyzing the development of the technical competency of the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) at the State Civil Service and Human ResourceDevelopment Agency of Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province. The research employs descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Primary data was collected through observation, interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD); The respondents were the State Civil Apparatus at the State Civil Service and Human Resource Development Agency of Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province. Secondary data was obtained through documentation studies. The data were analyzed using interactive models. The results showed that the development of technical competency of the State Civil Apparatus at the State Civil Service and Human Resource Development Agency was carried out through strengthening the knowledge and skills. More specifically, the results of this study indicate that the pattern of competency development of the State Civil Apparatus is still dominated by its irrelevance between types of development and the competencies of skills and knowledge of State Civil Apparatus who delegated to join the development program so that it affects the ability and performance of the State Civil Apparatus who have not been able to answer their duties and functions in the organization.
Investigating the Flow Hydrodynamics in a Compound Channel with Layered Vegetated Floodplains
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad , Ghani Usman , Anjum Naveed , Ahmed Pasha Ghufran , Kaleem Ullah Muhammad , Ahmed Afzal
Published: May 2020

In natural rivers, vegetation grows on floodplains, generating complex velocity field within the compound channel. The efficient modelling of the flow hydraulics in a compound channel with vegetated floodplains is necessary to understand and determine the natural processes in rivers and streams. As the three dimensional (3D) flow features are difficult to capture through experimental investigation; therefore, the present numerical study was carried out to investigate the complex 3D flow structures with the vertically layered vegetation placed over the floodplains in a symmetric trapezoidal compound channel. The simulations were conducted using a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code FLUENT, whereas a Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) technique based on Reynolds stress model (RSM) was implemented for turbulence closure. The numerical model successfully replicated the flow behavior and showed a good agreement with the experimental data. The present study concluded the presence of quite-S shaped velocity profile in the layered vegetated floodplains when the short vegetation was submerged during high flows or floods, whereas the velocity profile was uniform or almost logarithmic during low floods or when both short and tall vegetation remained emergent. The lateral exchange of mass and momentum was promoted due to the flow separation and instability along the junction of the floodplains and main channel. The flow velocities were significantly reduced in the floodplains due to resistance offered by the vegetation, which consequently resulted in an increased percentage i.e. 67-73%, of passing discharge through the main channel. In general, the spatial distribution of mean flow and turbulence characteristics was considerably affected near the floodplain and main channel interfaces. Moreover, this study indicated a positive flow response for the sediment deposition as well as for the nourishment of the aquatic organisms in the riparian environment.
The Counsel of the Fox. Examples of Counsel from the Commedia, Short Stories, Letters and Treatises
Authors: Capaci Bruno
Published: May 2020

If the aim of argumentation is that of increasing acceptance of the orator’s thesis (Perelman and Olbrechts-Tyteca 1969, 49), then the ultimate goal of counsel, a widespread argumentative practice within the genres of discourse as well as literature, is indeed persuasion. The subject of this essay—that is, the rhetoric of counsel—allows us to observe the interpretative richness of this element of the “new rhetoric” through examples offered by Dante, Giovanni Boccaccio, Lucrezia Borgia and Niccolò Machiavelli, straddling the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, bridging the fi elds of literature and history.
EFFECT OF COW DUNGS RATE AND SASAKAWA TECHNOLOGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS) IN MUBI GUINEA SAVANNAH OF NIGERIA
Authors: Toungos Dahiru
Published: May 2020

This experiment was carried out during 2019 cropping season to evaluate the effect of cow dung rates and Sasakawa technology on the performance of maize in Mubi, Northern Guinea Savannah at Food and Agricultural Organization Tree/Crop production farm Adamawa State University, Mubi. The trial was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design replicated three times. Data was collected on fifteen characters namely: Number of leaves at 3,6 and 9 weeks after sowing also Plant height at 3,6 and 9 weeks after sowing, Cob length, Number of row per cob, Number of seed per row, Cob diameter, Cob yield, Shelling percentage, Grain weight, Grain yield and 100 Grain weight. Results showed a non-significant difference for all the fifteen (15) traits of maize T1 but T4 have better performance. Also, NL3 and NL6, T3, T4 and T5 outperformed in terms of yield, NL3 showed a highly significant positive correlation with NL6, NL9, PH3 and PH6. Cob yield also has slightly and significantly correlation with NL6, CL and NS/R. The treatments respond to variations in the rates of cow dung application during the trial period. As highly significant and positive correlation was observed for NL3, NL6, NL9, PH3, PH6, and PH9 indicating differences in the treatments applied. The experiment revealed that treatment T1, T4 and T1, T4 for NL3, and NL6 gave highest performance than other treatments, followed by T1 and T4 for NL9 which also did well in that order respectively. Cob yield was observed to performed better in T3, T4 and T5. That translates to a very good grain yields in T3 (27kg/ha-1), T4 (16.20kg/ha-1) and T5 (20kg/ha-1). This might be due to the rates of cow dung applied on these treatments. Hence, it is therefore recommended based on the results of the study to use these range of cow dung in the study area.  Further research is also recommended to be done in this area for adoption by farmers.
ORCHHA- THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF MADHYA PRADESH
Authors: Pandey Anjali
Published: May 2020

Orchha is a historically famous site of Bundelkhand region in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh. It has the wide collection of tremendous Imperial monuments with historic importance and natural and living heritage at National and international level. The Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal and Sheesh Mahal are the three sections of Orchha Palace Complex. The blend of Mughal and Bundelkhandi style of architecture is really appreciable for its harmony, intelligent engineering and magnificent building. Jahangir Mahal was built in honour of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Orchha is also famous for the Ram Raja temple where the Bhagwan Ram is worshipped as a king. Lakshmi Narayan temple and Chaturbhuj Temple have unique Temple designs. There are 14 Chhatri or cenotaphs of the rulers of Orchha. The art, architecture, legends and the myths celebrate the glory of Orchha.
ANTI-ICE REAGENT ON THE BASIS OF DOLOMITE, NITROGEN ACID AND CARBAMIDE
Authors: Akhmedov Mansur , Dadakhodzhaev Abdulla , Guro Vitaliy
Published: May 2020

For the safe operation of pavements in the cold season, especially in mountainous areas, antiicing means are required. The task was to develop the technology of their production from local raw materials. A domestic anti-icing reagent, from unbaked dolomite from Dekhkanabad deposit of Uzbekistan was offered, consisting of calcium, magnesium nitrates and carbamide. Standard chemical-analytical methods for investigating raw materials, laboratory technological methods, enlarged pilot-industrial approaches to the methods of its processing, followed by the development of technology for obtaining the required dolomite’s derivatives, as well as its implementation at JSC "Maxam-Chirchik" were used. Sulfur-hydrochloric acid’s processing of dolomite provided bischofite’s obtaining in industrial reactors. As the result, optimal conditions for obtaining anti-ice reagent were selected for its industrial production.
Behavior of Islamic and Conventional Holiday-Effect and Adaptive Market Hypothesis: A Firm Level Evidence from Emerging Market of Asia
Authors: Shahid Muhammad Naeem , Sattar Abdul , Aftab Faisal , Aslam Sumaira
Published: May 2020

This study enhances the existing literature on the Adaptive Market Hypothesis (AMH) and calendar anomalies. The study is a first attempt to link the Islamic and conventional Holidays’ effect with the Adaptive Market Hypothesis that allows the performance of well-known Holiday Effect to fluctuate over time. To fulfil the purpose of the study, the daily returns of 107 individual firms listed in Pakistan Stock Exchange over the period of 20 years (from January 1996 to December 2015) are observed. To explore the varying degree of return predictability of Holiday Effect, the research utilizes four different subsamples comprising an equal length of observations of five years each. It is found that the behavior of the Holiday Effect evolves over time as the performance of this effect varies occasionally and is consistent with AMH. Finally, the paper proposes that the Adaptive Market Hypothesis is a well elucidation of the behavior of the Holiday Effect than traditional Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH).
The Nexus Between Capital Structure And Firms’ Profitability: Evidence From Oil & Gas Sector of Pakistan
Authors: Shah Sobia Shafaq , Pitafi Shafeeq Ahmed , Soomro Arjumand
Published: May 2020

The optimal capital structure is conceptualized as a basic framework pertinent to acquiring, utilizing, and contributing financial resources of the organization. The estimation and maintenance of the capital structure of a firm are the integral managerial decisions that could ultimately affect the future of the organizations. No doubt, the potential of profitability is the first thing for its future growth and to inculcate a sense of confidence among investors to invest in the firms. This study aims at examining the nexus between capital structure and profitability of firms in the context of the Oil & Gas sector of Pakistan. The sample of this research is comprised of the top five top-performing firms of the Oil & Gas sector for a period of ten years (2006-2015). Keeping in view the explanatory orientation of this research, quantitative research approach was employed. In order to achieve study objectives, the secondary data were extracted from the financial statements of the firms under study and data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients. During data analysis, the profitability of the firm was measured in terms of Gross Profit Ratio (GPR), Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and Return on Equity (ROE). Whereas, the capital structure was measured in terms of Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio and Debt to Total Funds (D/TF) ratio. The findings drawn from this study revealed a negative linkage among various dimensions of the capital structure of firms and their profitability potential in the context of the Oil & Gas sector of Pakistan. Primarily, this study findings corroborated that sample firms under study brought sudden changes in the composition of their debt and equity mix (capital structure) that significantly threatened the profitability of firms. The study suggests that selected firms understudy the need to adopt consistent capital structure policies with a clear understanding of future profitability. Financial managers need to focus on developing prudent optimal capital structure and avoid making abrupt changes in the debt and equity mix of firms.
Bimbingan Penggunaan Kit Fluida Alternatif yang Berasal dari Sampah Anorganik Bagi Siswa SD Negeri 6 Mataram
Authors: Ayub Syahrial , Verawati Ni Nyoman Sri Putu , Zuhdi Muhammad
Published: May 2020

Abstrak, Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan bimbingan penggunaan kit fluida alternatif pada pembelajaran IPA. Kit fluida alternatif ini dibuat dengan memanfaatkan sampah anorganik yang sudah tidak digunakan. Sampah anorganik adalah sampah yang dihasilkan dari bahan-bahan non-hayati, baik berupa produk sintetik maupun hasil proses teknologi pengolahan bahan tambang atau sumber daya alam dan tidak dapat diuraikan oleh alam, seperti  botol plastik, tas plastik, kaleng dan lain-lain. Alat-alat yang terdapat pada kit fluida alternatif adalah alat peraga kapal selam sederhana, alat peraga aliran air, alat peraga tekanan hidrostatis, alat peraga kincir air sederhana, alat peraga tekanan udara luar, alat peraga pompa air tekanan udara, alat peraga barometer botol, alat peraga telur ajaib, alat peraga roket tekanan udara dan alat peraga helikopter sederhana. Alat-alat peraga ini disusun dalam satu kotak dan mudah dibawa (portable). Kotak inilah yang disebut dengan kit fluida alternatif. Kit fluida ini diterapkan pada pembelajaran IPA di SD Negeri 6 Mataram. Respon peserta didik terhadap pembelajaran dengan integrasi kit fluida alternatif adalah 78 %  menyatakan sangat setuju dan hanya 22 % yang menyatakan setuju dan tidak ada yang memilih tidak setuju. Berdasarkan data ini, disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan bimbingan penggunaan kit fluida alternatif di SD Negeri 6 Mataram mendapat respon yang baik dari siswa.
An Approach to Carbon Emissions Prediction Using Generalized Regression Neural Network Improved by Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Guo Zhida , Fu Jingyuan
Published: May 2020

The study on scientific analysis and prediction of China’s future carbonemissions is conducive to balancing the relationship between economicdevelopment and carbon emissions in the new era, and actively respondingto climate change policy. Through the analysis of the application of thegeneralized regression neural network (GRNN) in prediction, this paperimproved the prediction method of GRNN. Genetic algorithm (GA) wasadopted to search the optimal smooth factor as the only factor of GRNN,which was then used for prediction in GRNN. During the prediction of carbon dioxide emissions using the improved method, the increments of datawere taken into account. The target values were obtained after the calculation of the predicted results. Finally, compared with the results of GRNN,the improved method realized higher prediction accuracy. It thus offers anew way of predicting total carbon dioxide emissions, and the predictionresults can provide macroscopic guidance and decision-making referencefor China’s environmental protection and trading of carbon emissions.
Terahertz (THz) Generator and Detection
Authors: Li Jitao , Li Jie
Published: May 2020

In the whole research process of electromagnetic wave, the research of terahertz wave belongs to a blank for a long time, which is the least known and least developed by far. But now, people are trying to make up the blank and develop terahertz better and better. The charm of terahertz wave originates from its multiple attributes, including electromagnetic field attribute,photon attribute and thermal attribute, which also attracts the attention of researchers in different fields and different countries, and also terahertz technology have been rated as one of the top ten technologies to change the future world by the United States. The multiple attributes of terahertz make it have broad application prospects in military and civil fields, such as medical imaging,astronomical observation, 6G communication, environmental monitoring and material analysis. It is no exaggeration to say that mastering terahertz technology means mastering the future. However, it is because of the multiple attributes of terahertz that the terahertz wave is difficult to be mastered. Although terahertz has been applied in some fields,controlling terahertz (such as generation and detection) is still an important issue. Nowadays, a variety of terahertz generation and detection technologies have been developed and continuously improved. In this paper, the main terahertz generation and detection technologies (including already practical and developing) are reviewed in terms of scientific and engineering principles,in order to provide a systematic and up-to-date reference for researchers in terahertz field.
Land Conversions and Forest Dynamics in a Riparian Forest Zone in South East Nigeria
Authors: Igu Nwabueze I. , Duluora Joseph O. , Onyeizugbe Uzoamaka R.
Published: May 2020

The rate at which forest ecosystems are lost and modified across tropical landscapes are alarming, yet proper documentation and proactive mea sures to curtail this still remains a huge challenge in most areas. This research focused on elucidating the ongoing land use change patterns of a riparian forest landscape, its current impacts on the ecosystem and land surface temperature, as well as its likely future scenarios for the zone. LANDSAT images were downloaded for 1988, 2003 and 2018 and used to show the dynamics for the zone, its drivers and their varying temperatures. Maximum Likelihood Classification algorithm was used
for the classification and the land-use classes were categorized as: Water body, Farms and Sparse Vegetation, Built-up Areas, Bare Surface, and Thick Vegetation. Furthermore, Markov Chain Analysis was employed for understanding the future patterns of land use change in the zone. Land use categories experienced changes over the three epochs, but among all, farmlands/ sparse vegetation and thick vegetation had the most significant changes from 7.70 to 58.67 percent and 73.56 to 20.58 percent, respectively; implying that much of the forestland use/cover (which constituted the bulk of the land initially; 73.56 percent) were converted to agricul
tural land use. This same trend at which agriculture grew in the zone was seen to affect the land surface temperature for zone (Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.99 with p = 0.0058 at 0.05 level of significance). Future projection for the zone equally showed that agricultural land use will likely dominate the entire landscape in the coming years and a conse quent impact on the climate and ecosystem expected as well. On that note, intensive agricultural practices that seek to maximize allocated farm units were advocated. Such initiatives will help to ensure that agricultural growth is contained within delimited zones so that haphazard cultivations, reductions in ecological value of the forest landscape and consequent climatic impacts could be managed across the region.
Effect of Ferroelectric Nanopowder on Electrical and Acoustical Properties of Cholesteric Liquid Crystal
Authors: Mani Santosh , Pradhan Madhavi , Sharma Archana , Chawade S.R. , Hadkar Sameer , Mishra Krishnakant , Amare Jyoti , Sarawade Pradip
Published: May 2020

Ferroelectric nano-materials are very sensitive to several external stimuli and have attracted great deal of attention due to their property of improving various properties such as photoluminescence, higher polarization, fast response time, low operating voltage and improved conductivity. For enhancing the physical properties, a proper selection of nano-materials for liquid crystals depends upon various factors such as size, shape, preparation methods, surfactant concentration and amount of doping materials. In the present study an attempt is made to study  electrical and acoustical properties of cholesteric liquid crystal after dispersing ferroelectric nano-powder of Barium Titanate (BaTiO3). In addition with this particle size and surface area of pure and nono-particle dispersed liquid crystal were also measured. Our investigation shows increase in Rao’s constant or molar sound velocity, which indicates increase in molecular density indicating a close packing of the material. The measurement of dielectric relaxation at different frequencies gives information about the dynamics of polar groups and molecular motion.
The Effects of Ground Cover Mowing Height on the Fauna of Ground-dwelling Arthropods in Olive Grove
Authors: Franin Kristijan , Kapić Nikolina , Marcelić Šime , Šikić Zoran
Published: May 2020

Ground dwelling insects, spiders, and other arthropods play an important role in agroecosystems as predators and saprophytic organisms. Their presence on the soil surface helps the biological control of pests, enhances organic matter decomposition and promotes biodiversity. Soil disturbance, particularly tilling and mowing has greatly affected the assemblage and abundance of epigeic arthropods. This study aimed to determine the effects of herbaceous vegetation cover mowing height on arthropods abundance and structure in olive orchards. The experimental site was divided into three zones (Z1, Z2, and Z3) regarding mowing heights (0 cm, 10 cm, and 15 cm ). This research was done in 2019 from the beginning of May untill the end of September. During this research, 1490 individuals were recorded belonging to 6 classes, 11 orders and 13 families. The number of individuals was higher in the zones Z2 and Z3 comparing with Z1. The highest number of individuals showed woodlices (Isopoda) comprising 67, 5% of all individuals collected. There were significant differences in the number of Carabidae, Bleteliidae and Forficulidae between the zones of research. Unlike Forficulidae, higher heights of mown positively affected the population of Carabidae and Blateliidae.
CHALLENGE OF LEARNING ENGLISH FROM REVOLUTION AS 21st CENTURY LEARNING FOR COMMUNITIES 5.0
Authors: Sari Dina Purnama
Published: May 2020

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Distribution and pH Relationship Studies in Some Mosses Growing in Polluted Sites
Authors: Pathania Mamta Singh , Rao Anju , Kapila Sunita , Pathania Dhirendra Singh , Bhardwaj Payal , Kumar S. S.
Published: May 2020

Bryophytes (non- vascular land plants) owing to their simple morphological, anatomical structures, worldwide in distribution, and forming an important component of forest ecosystem can be of immense importance in determining the prevailing edaphic conditions(hydrogen ion concentration) by their distribution patterns. Especially, mosses that are highly versatile due to their adaptability to different substrata can be used all the year round in the laboratory and in-situ to monitor the area in every season, suggesting their wider use as bio-indicators as compared to higher vascular plants which are comparatively difficult to handle.