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Apport De L’étude Géotechnique, Minéralogique Et Géochimique Pour La Valorisation Des Carrières De Sable De La Région De Meknès (Maroc)
Authors: Benbaqqal Hicham , Masrour Aissa , Mahjoubi Rachida , Benyassine El Mehdi , Erragragui Mohamed , Gretaa Mostafa
Published: September 2017

The plateau of Meknes and its borders shows a great geological diversity. The plateau is formed by a cover of marls, fawn sands and lacustrine limestones. The geological formations of the borders are composed of dolomitic limestones and marls of Jurassic age. The quarries of the plateau of Meknes and its borders are of diversified geological nature. In this region, the problem of increased demand for building materials causes excessive overexploitation, without taking account of quality and rational use measures. This problem requires a study of the state of the quality of these materials to guide the entrepreneurs towards the places where the quarries are of quality required by the standards of the field of the BTP, and on the other hand to control over the abuse user of these building materials and its influence on the environment. For these aims, a study of mineralogical and chemical analyzes by X-ray diffraction and by ICP-AES was carried on the samples taken from four quarries of materials used in this region. Thus, the physical and mechanical parameters of the materials are measured according to the most fundamental geotechnical protocols in the construction geomaterials. These analytical results have allowed to class spatially of the mineralogical, geochemical and geotechnical quality of this material in comparison with the standards.
Peranan Orang Tua dan Sekolah dalam Pengembangan Karakter Anak Didik
Authors: Syahroni Sariwandi
Published: September 2017

Artikel ini membahas peran orang tua dan sekolah dalam pengembangan pendidikan karakter. Karakter adalah sifat psikologis, moral, dan tata krama yang dapat membuat seseorang terlihat berbeda dari orang lain. Karakter seseorang terlihat kembali dari keaslian kepribadian, kepribadian yang baik kemudian disebut mulia, dan sebaliknya kepribadian buruk kemudian disebut karakter tercela. Karena kepribadian seseorang tidak langsung berevolusi secara pasif, namun secara aktif menggunakan kapasitasnya untuk menyesuaikan diri terhadap lingkungan. Disiplinkan diri Anda untuk melakukan tindakan yang dilakukan secara konsisten dan terus menerus akan menjadi kebiasaan yang mengarah pada tercapainya keunggulan. Keunggulan yang bisa kita gunakan untuk mencapai tujuan hidup yang menentukan masa depan kita. Dimanapun pendidikan dengan berbagai tingkatan atau strata harus dilibatkan untuk membangun karakter melalui investasi nilai dan memperkuat nilai karakter dengan cara mengajar dan mendidiknya kepada siswa kita di keluarga (orang tua) dan sekolah: sekolah umum atau madrasah. Tampaknya peran orang tua dan sekolah itu sendiri membutuhkan kerjasama sinergis untuk mengembangkan karakter siswa.
Climate Change Impacts on Sediment Quality of Subalpine Reservoirs: Implications on Management
Authors: Marziali Laura , Tartari Gianni , Salerno Franco , Valsecchi Lucia , Bravi Clara , Lorenzi Erika , Genoni Pietro , Guzzella Licia
Published: September 2017

Reservoirs are characterized by accumulation of sediments where micropollutants may concentrate, with potential toxic effects on downstream river ecosystems. However, sediment management such as flushing is needed to maintain storage capacity. Climate change is expected to increase sediment loads, but potential effects on their quality are scarcely known. In this context, sediment contamination by trace elements (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn) and organics (PAHs, PCBs, C>12) was analyzed in 20 reservoirs located in Italian Central Alps. A strong As and a moderate Cd, Hg and Pb enrichment was emphasized by Igeo, with potential ecotoxicological risk according to PEC quotients. Siltation, granulometry, total organic carbon (TOC) and altitude resulted as the main drivers governing pollutant concentrations in sediments. According to climate change models, expected increase of rainfall erosivity will enhance soil erosion and consequently the sediment flow to reservoirs, potentially increasing coarse grain fractions and thus potentially diluting pollutants. Conversely, increased weathering may enhance metal fluxes to reservoirs. Increased vegetation cover will potentially result in higher TOC concentrations, which may contrast contaminant bioavailability and thus toxicity. Our results may provide elements for a proper management of contaminated sediments in a climate change scenario aiming at preserving water quality and ecosystem functioning.
Transport of Protons and Capacitive Properties of the Nylon/Porphyrin/Graphene Oxide Coating
Authors: García-Pérez César A. , Menchaca-Campos Carmina , García-Sánchez Miguel A. , Rodríguez-Pérez Ociel , Uruchurtu Jorge
Published: September 2017

Electrochemical impedance (EI) measurements were performed to evaluate the nylon 66/-tetra-(para-aminophenyl) porphyrin (H2T(p-NH2)PP)/graphene oxide (GO) film coating on stainless steel and compared to the nylon/H2T(p-NH2)PP and nylon/GO film samples using 1M H2SO4 as electrolyte. The nylon/H2T(p-NH2)PP and nylon/GO composite films showed high electrochemical impedance in the order of 109 ohm-cm2 and a system controlled by mass transfer, product of a diffusion process at low frequencies with a resistance up to 5 orders of magnitude, indicating the diffusion of protons through the coating and a decrease in the metal dissolution. Otherwise, the nylon/H2T(p-NH2)PP/GO film compound evaluated show good ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability in the acid environment, acting porphyrin as a catalyst to the passage of protons through the film, reducing its electrochemical impedance up to 7 orders of magnitude with respect to the compounds nylon/H2T(p-NH2)PP and nylon/GO. Likewise, good capacitance values are also shown by modifying the concentrations of porphyrin and GO reinforcing materials. These properties are important for technological applications, such as anticorrosion coating for bipolar plates or membrane in a fuel cell type PEM, super-capacitors, etc.
The Influence of Accounting Conservatism and Economic Value Added on Corporate Equity Assessment.
Authors: Novalia Fitri , Nindito Marsellisa
Published: September 2017

This research was intended to examine the influences of Accounting Conservatism and Economic Value Added toward Equity Valuation on manufacturing companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange. The independent variables used in this research were Accounting Conservatism and Economic Value Added. This research used secondary data that was obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange official website, which has been published in 2011 until 2013. The technique that was used to gather the sample was purposive sampling and there were 18 companies. Which all sample (N) in three years was 54 samples. Those 54 samples would analyse further in this research.  The method used in this research was multiple linear regression analysis. The result of t-test showed that the first variable, accounting conservatism, had a negative and significant effect to equity valuation. The second variable, which was Economic Value Added, showed a positive and significant effect to equity valuation. The result of f-test accounting conservatism and Economic Value Added showed that both of them give simultaneously and significant effect to equity valuation.

 

Key Words:      Equity Valuation, Price Book Value, Accounting Conservatism, and Economic Value Added
Multi-Period Optimal Capacity Strategy Based on Consumer Behavior Involved in Social Media
Authors: Du Jian , Jia Junxiu
Published: September 2017

Social media and consumer behavior are increasingly important in business nowadays. As a new form of advertising, social media do facilitate the increase in demand and bring a challenge to manufactures. While researchers demonstrated that insufficient capacity generates the loss in the process of sales, an opposite conclusion has been obtained that the profit is larger in insufficient capacity. This study investigates this situation of a manufacturer. We develop a multi period model of insufficient capacity concerning with social media and consumer behavior. An calculation of the model indicates that a great change appears in the demand of each period. To ensure the maximum profit, the capacity of each period is computed. And the profit is almost 8 times larger than that we do not consider social media and consumer behavior. We discuss the implications of our findings for both theory and practice.
A New Evaluation Method of Node Importance in Directed Weighted Complex Networks
Authors: Wang Yu , Guo Jinli , Liu Han
Published: September 2017

Current researches on node importance evaluation mainly focus on undirected and unweighted networks, which fail to reflect the real world in a comprehensive and objective way. Based on directed weighted complex network models, the paper introduces the concept of in-weight intensity of nodes and thereby presents a new method to identify key nodes by using an importance evaluation matrix. The method not only considers the direction and weight of edges, but also takes into account the position importance of nodes and the importance contributions of adjacent nodes. Finally, the paper applies the algorithm to a microblog-forwarding network composed of 34 users, then compares the evaluation results with traditional methods. The experiment shows that the method proposed can effectively evaluate the node importance in directed weighted networks.
Rational Nitrogen Strategies Can Improve Peanut Source Supply Capacity and Pod Yield
Authors: Zhang Ming , Wang Lifeng , Wan Yongshan , Liu Fengzhen , Zhang Kun
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas

N4 treatment gained the highest yield and nitrogen use efficiency.

N4 treatment delayed the senescence of leaf blades in the late developmental stage.

N4 treatment improved photosynthetic function in the late development stage.

N4 treatment enhanced source supply capacity for peanut seed filling.

Peanuts in the northern peanut production area of China should be fertigated with N4.

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oil crop in China. Its cultivated area is about 4850 kha and production is about 17,700 kt in 2016, they both account for the first in the world. During peanut production in China, N fertilizer is applied one time as basal fertilizer, this causes overproduction during vegetative growth and early leaf senescence in the reproductive stage, resulting in decreased pod yield. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate peanut pod yield under different N fertilizer strategies. Five N fertilizer treatments with three replications were applied: N1: 180 kg ha−1 as basal fertilizer; N2: 90 kg ha−1 as basal fertilizer and 90 kg ha−1 top dressing at R3 stage (beginning of active pegging and fruit development stage); N3: 90 kg ha−1 as basal fertilizer and 90 kg ha−1 at R6 (the beginning of the seed filling stage); N4: 90 kg ha−1 at R3 and 90 kg ha−1 at R6 and Control: no N fertilizer applied. Results indicated that rational fertilization strategies caused peanut population growth to be more coordinated, senescence of the leaf blade was delayed at the later development stages, which enhanced source supply capacity for peanut yield and provided ample photosynthate for enrichment of seeds, increasing yield. As a result, N4 treatment produced the highest yield and nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), while these were lowest in response to N1 treatment. These results indicate that peanut should be fertilized as for N4 in higher soil N condition.
Simulated Bermudagrass Production and Nitrate Leaching Affected by El Niño‐Southern Oscillation, Soil, and Clipping Frequency
Authors: Woli Prem , Rouquette Francis M. , Long Charles R. , Gowda Prasanna , Pequeno Diego N. L.
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas

Coastal bermudagrass biomass was curvilinearly related with clipping interval.

Clipping intervals shorter than 4 wk could not be beneficial to the grass growers.

Nitrate leaching was more and biomass was less on a higher runoff‐potential soil.

El Niño was associated with high nitrate leaching and the low biomass yield.

Coastal bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] is the basis for many forage production systems in the southern United States. The agro‐environmental studies on this grass, however, are limited for this region. This study, using the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) crop model, assessed the bermudagrass dry matter (DM) yield and N‐leaching responses to clipping interval, soil type, and El Niño‐Southern Oscillation (ENSO) in the Pineywoods region of Texas. The response variables were simulated for various scenarios including two soil types, five clipping intervals, and 74 yr of weather data. The simulation results showed that with an increase in clipping interval, DM yield increased, whereas N leaching decreased, each at a diminishing rate. Bermudagrass DM yields were less, whereas N leaching was greater over a soil with high runoff potential, compared with a soil whose runoff potential was moderate. Of the three ENSO phases, El Niño had the lowest DM yields and the greatest N leaching. The bermudagrass model tended to overestimate N leaching and underestimate DM yields by a larger magnitude for a longer clipping interval and for a soil with higher runoff potential and higher wilting points. The results suggested that using clipping intervals shorter than 4 wk on any soil in any year might not be beneficial from both agronomic and environmental perspectives. The findings of this study might be helpful to Coastal bermudagrass producers in this region in identifying soil‐ and weather‐specific clipping frequencies for optimizing forage production while minimizing the nitrate contamination of ground water.
Genomic Prediction of Autogamous and Allogamous Plants by SNPs and Haplotypes
Authors: Matias Filipe Inacio , Galli Giovanni , Correia Granato Italo Stefanine , Fritsche‐Neto Roberto
Published: September 2017

The implementation of single‐nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)‐based genomic selection has demonstrated great predictive potential in plants. However, its application is sometimes limited to the biallelism of the marker. In this context, the use of haplotype blocks as multiallelic markers might improve genomic prediction. This study was performed to compare the predictive ability of Bayesian genomic prediction models using haplotypes (confidence interval and four‐gamete), individual SNPs, and sets of SNPs selected according to haplotype construction. The use of haplotype matrices increased the predictive ability and selection coincidence with the phenotypic selection for the maize (Zea mays L.) breeding population. However, this was not observed for the rice (Oryza sativa L.) population, in which the use of the nonreduced SNP matrix was more efficient. Overall, the use of reduced SNP matrices did not lead to better predictive abilities. No difference was observed between the genomic prediction methods used. We found that the use of haplotypes has potential to increase predictive ability of genomic prediction in breeding populations of allogamous plants or plants with high multiallelism.
Pore‐Scale Distribution of Mucilage Affecting Water Repellency in the Rhizosphere
Authors: Benard P. , Zarebanadkouki M. , Hedwig C. , Holz M. , Ahmed M.A. , Carminati A.
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas

During drying, mucilage is preferentially deposited in small pores.

This microscopic heterogeneity critically affects macroscopic wettability.

Infiltration is impeded when a critical fraction of pores is blocked by dry mucilage.

Dry mucilage bridges are shaped like hollow cylinders connecting particles.

The physical properties of the rhizosphere are strongly influenced by root‐exuded mucilage, and there is increasing evidence that mucilage affects the wettability of soils on drying. We introduce a conceptual model of mucilage deposition during soil drying and its impact on soil wettability. We hypothesized that as soil dries, water menisci recede and draw mucilage toward the contact region between particles. At low mucilage contents (milligrams per gram of soil), mucilage deposits have the shape of thin filaments that are bypassed by infiltrating water. At higher contents, mucilage deposits occupy a large fraction of the pore space and make the rhizosphere hydrophobic. This hypothesis was confirmed by microscope images and contact angle measurements. We measured the initial contact angle of quartz sand (0.5–0.63‐ and 0.125–0.2‐mm diameter), silt (36–63‐μm diameter), and glass beads (0.1–0.2‐mm diameter) mixed with varying amounts of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed mucilage (dry content range 0.2–19 mg g−1) using the sessile drop method. We observed a threshold‐like occurrence of water repellency. At low mucilage contents, the water drop infiltrated within 300 ms. Above a critical mucilage content, the soil particle–mucilage mixture turned water repellent. The critical mucilage content decreased with increasing soil particle size. Above this critical content, mucilage deposits have the shape of hollow cylinders that occupy a large fraction of the pore space. Below the critical mucilage content, mucilage deposits have the shape of thin filaments. This study shows how the microscopic heterogeneity of mucilage distribution impacts the macroscopic wettability of mucilage‐embedded soil particles.
The strong influence of sound corporate governance on economic Growth: evidence from Zimbabwe
Authors: Maune Alexander
Published: September 2017

The study examined the impact of sound corporate governance on economic growth in Zimbabwe using an econometric model. A multiple linear regression analysis was employed to examine the relationship. Secondary data for the period 1968 to 2015 was collected from World Bank’s Worldwide Governance and World Development Indicators databases. It was found that sound corporate governance is significantly correlated to economic growth in Zimbabwe in a positive and negative manner with a p-value of 0.000023235 at 5% level of confidence. On one hand, control of corruption is negatively significantly related to economic growth and, on the other hand, political stability and absence of violence/terrorism positively significantly related to economic growth. Government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law and voice and accountability are insignificant in influencing economic growth in Zimbabwe at 5% level of significance. The findings from this article will assist policy formulation, policy implementation and future research. This article, however, is of great importance to government, private sector and the academia.
PENGARUH KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL DALAM MENURUNKAN PROBLEM TEKANAN EMOSI BERBASIS GENDER
Authors: Hasanah Hasyim
Published: September 2017

This research seeks to investigate the contribution interpersonal communication to reduce emotion problem pressure college student in IAIN special programme. Five major dimension of interpersonal com­munication are openness, emphaty, supportiveness, positiveness and equality, were derived from a humanistic perception. Emotion problem pressure was defined in term pleasant and unpleasant emotion, besides from four conditional are stimulate, feelness, internal responshipness and behavior types. Sixty six subjects were involved in study, subject were devided into three programmes, 17 subject PKPA, 24 subject FUPK-TH and 25 subject FUPK-TP. To find the contribution between interpersonal communication and emotion problem pressure it used simple regression method, and different effect variables using t-test method. The result of this study shows that interpersonal communication has a real effect to reduce emotion problem pressure (Fh = 7,966 > Ft = 6,302, p = 0,05; R2 = 0,910), the contribution variation of interpersonal communication is high (91,0%) and 0,9 explained by other variation models in independent variable. The contribution effect, male is higher than female (tm = 16,065 > tf = 11,660). In conclusion, interpersonal communication has the contri­bution effect to reduce emotion problem pressure of callege student in IAIN special programme.
KONSTRUKSI ARBEIT DALAM SASTRA JERMAN PASCAREUNIFIKASI
Authors: Rijal Syamsu
Published: September 2017

Simultaneous post-reunification with the presence of the New Economy era has brought Germany entered a new phase, especially in the economic field (read: Arbeit). The manufacturing sector which previously controlled the labor market in Germany has been shifted by the services sector (Dienstsleistungsbereiche). Utilization of the latest technology and the power of innovation become key to success. This had an impact on the changing structure of work world (Strukturwandel der Arbeitswelt) in Germany. In this era, Arbeit has been transformed into "charm" (Fetisch)  in the community. Each individual -even who had higher education qualifications- cannot escape the Arbeit problem. Those who lost Arbeit would feel outcast and marginalized, whereas those who worked would be imprisoned in their work. Reality and the dilemma were captured in the novel Das Jahr der Wunder by Reiner Merkel (2001), wir nicht schlafen Kathrin by Röggla (2004), and Mobbing by Annette Pehnt (2007) as corpus research. Thus, the Arbeit conception that has been considered established in a modern country such as Germany is still questioned. So, how about the actual Arbeit construction that is readable in all three of the novel as a form of intrinsic relationship between literature and their communities in the form of negation, innovation and affirmation.
BAHASA SUNDA DAN PENGGUNAANNYA DALAM INTERAKSI JUAL BELI DI PASAR SINDANG KABUPATEN CIREBON
Authors: Fadlilah Afi
Published: September 2017

One dialect of Cirebon language is dialect Jawareh. It is the Java language which mix with Sundanese used in South of Cirebon regency, especially in Sindang Market on Lemahabang districts. This paper will discuss the language use in Sindang Market because it has its own characteristics that are different from the others Sundanese in West Java. This is because it is influenced by the geographical location and the diversity of backgrounds of the speech community. Based on this, this paper will discuss the Sundanese language and its use in the buying and selling interaction on the sindang market of Cirebon with the aim to describe the structure of the language and how to use it. The method used in this paper is the observational method with taping and recording techniques of the speech event data that is analyzed descriptively qualitative by using linguistic theory. The results of this study is that the specific characteristics of Sundanese in buying and selling interaction in the sindang market contained in intonation and the removal of vowel phonemes / a / and / ӧ / on specific vocabulary.
Procesos de creación artística en contextos educativos. Las ramas del Nido
Authors: Vargas Prado Luis Enrique
Published: September 2017

Objetivo: develar las poéticas en los procesos de creación artística en contextos educativos. Metodología: estudio descriptivo de corte cualitativo que partió de entrevistas semiestructuradas conversacionales, a 14 estudiantes de los programas de Artes Plásticas de la Universidad de Caldas, Licenciatura en Artes Visuales de la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira y Diplomado en Artes Plásticas de la Universidad del Quindío; región centro de Colombia. Hallazgos: se revela en esta investigación la importancia de una formación artística centrada en los procesos del “cuidado de sí”, a partir del cultivo del pensamiento poético/crítico/contextual y en la emergencia de la obra de arte en el sí mismo de los sujetos creadores. Conclusión: “las ramas del nido” nacen como metáfora alrededor de los procesos que intervienen y se despliegan en la creación de una obra de arte en el ámbito educativo universitario, en una concepción auto/eco/organizadora de los sujetos implicados en la formación artística (maestro estudiante) y en su relación con el entorno natural y social.
Utilization of the integrated process of supercritical extraction and impregnation for incorporation of Helichrysum italicum extract into corn starch xerogel
Authors: Maksimovic Svetolik , Tadic Vanja , Ivanovic Jasna , Radmanovic Tanja , Milovanovic Stoja , Stankovic Milica , Zizovic Irena
Published: September 2017

Supercritical CO2 extraction of Helichrysum italicum and impregnation of starch xerogels with the extract by using an integrated scCO2 extraction and impregnation process were performed at 350 bar and 40?C in order to produce biomaterials for possible oral intake of the extract. Xerogels produced by air-drying of acetogels and alcogels were used as carriers in the supercritical impregnation process. The effect of ethanol as a co-solvent, contact time, plant material/carrier mass ratio and xerogel preparation on the impregnation loading was studied. The highest impregnation loading (1.26?0.22%) was achieved after 5 h impregnation of the xerogel obtained from alcogel using pure scCO2 and plant material/ /carrier mass ratio of 10. Chemical analysis of the extracts showed that the addition of ethanol as co-solvent had a positive effect on scCO2 selectivity to terpene fraction and total flavonoids, while it lowered the total phenolic content. Despite the difference in chemical composition, both extracts expressed similar antioxidant activity according to the DPPH and FRAP methods. The integrated process was shown to be a feasible method for isolation and incorporation of bioactive components of H. italicum into starch xerogels.
Plasma Concentrations of Afamin Are Associated With Prevalent and Incident Type 2 Diabetes: A Pooled Analysis in More Than 20,000 Individuals
Authors: Kollerits Barbara , Lamina Claudia , Huth Cornelia , Marques-Vidal Pedro , Kiechl Stefan , Seppälä Ilkka , Cooper Jackie , Hunt Steven C. , Meisinger Christa , Herder Christian , Kedenko Ludmilla , Willeit Johann , Thorand Barbara , Dähnhardt Doreen , Stöckl Doris , Willeit Karin , Roden Michael , Rathmann Wolfgang , Paulweber Bernhard , Peters Annette , Kähönen Mika , Lehtimäki Terho , Raitakari Olli T. , Humphries Steve E. , Vollenweider Peter , Dieplinger Hans , Kronenberg Florian
Published: September 2017

OBJECTIVE

The human vitamin E–binding glycoprotein afamin is primarily expressed in the liver and has been associated with prevalent and incident metabolic syndrome. These data were in line with observations in transgenic mice. We thus investigated whether afamin concentrations are associated with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance (IR).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Individual-level baseline (n = 20,136) and follow-up data (n = 14,017) of eight prospective cohort studies were investigated. Study-level data were combined using random-effects meta-analyses. Main outcomes were prevalent and incident type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and IR. Discrimination and reclassification of participants was analyzed for incident type 2 diabetes.

RESULTS

Mean afamin concentrations between studies ranged from 61 to 73 mg/L. The eight studies included 1,398 prevalent and 585 incident cases of type 2 diabetes. Each increase of afamin by 10 mg/L was associated with prevalent type 2 diabetes (odds ratio [OR] 1.19 [95% CI 1.12–1.26], P = 5.96 × 10−8). Afamin was positively associated with IR assessed by HOMA-IR (β 0.110 [95% CI 0.089–0.132], P = 1.37 × 10−23). Most importantly, afamin measured at baseline was an independent predictor for 585 incident cases of type 2 diabetes (OR 1.30 [95% CI 1.23–1.38], P = 3.53 × 10−19) and showed a significant and valuable gain in risk classification accuracy when added to this extended adjustment model.

CONCLUSIONS

This pooled analysis in >20,000 individuals showed that afamin is strongly associated with IR, prevalence, and incidence of type 2 diabetes independent of major metabolic risk factors or parameters. Afamin might be a promising novel marker for the identification of individuals at high risk for the development of type 2 diabetes.
EFECTO DE LAS CONDICIONES DE ALMACENAMIENTO EN LA DEGRADACIÓN DE CIPERMETRINA EN PASTOS EN CLIMA FRIO MODERADO
Authors: Cardona Yaneth , Peláez Manuel , Chaparro Amanda
Published: September 2017

Para mantener la integridad de las muestras durante las determinaciones analíticas, es importante controlar la manipulación y preservación de las mismas,pues no es común realizar los análisis in situ; por lo cual, las muestras deben sertransportadas a un laboratorio antes de su análisis. Diferentes factores contribuyen a la inestabilidad de los pesticidas piretroides, como la composición de la matriz,material del recipiente de almacenamiento, acidez de la muestra, entre otros.  El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar las condiciones adecuadas de almacenamiento de tres tipos de pasto (Pennisetum clandestinum, Brachiaria decumbens y Cynodon nlemfuensis ), que garanticen la integridad de la cipermetrina en estas muestras.  Se compararon cuatro tipos de recipientes y ocho condiciones diferentes de almacenamiento, utilizando microextracción en fase sólida (SPME) y  cromatografía de gases con detector de ionización de llama (GCFID) como técnicas deextracción y determinación,para estudiar la degradación de cipermetrina. Se encontró que las muestras de forraje estudiadas se pueden almacenar durante cinco días previos al análisis, en bolsas de polietileno de alta densidad o aluminio, en la nevera a una temperatura entre 5°C y -4°C.
SOBRE LA INTEGRAL DE CAMINO EN EL ESPACIO DE FASE DE UNA PARTÍCULA EN UN CAMPO MAGNÉTICO CONSTANTE
Authors: Villamizar Villamizar Adolfo , Becerra Becerra. Ariel
Published: September 2017

El movimiento de una partícula cargada en un campo magnético constante es analizado por medio de la integral de camino en  del espacio fase. Para encontrar el propagador, la acción es expresada en términos del espacio fase y el campo magnético es expresado como el rotacional de un vector potencial que satisface la condición gauge de Coulomb para un campo magnético. Se obtiene la expresión del oscilador armónico unidimensional como expresión matemática que describe el comportamiento de la partícula cargada en el campo magnético constante. Se muestra que el vector potencial tiene un rol fundamental en la simplificación de este resultado. Palabras clave: integral de camino, partícula en campo magnético, propagador, espacio de fase.
The System of Balinese Language Inheritance at International Tourism Destinations in Bali
Authors: Seri Malini Ni Nyoman , Laksminy Luh Putu , Sulibra Ni Ketut Ngurah
Published: September 2017

This study aims at finding out and analyzing the Balinese language preservation model by Balinese people, especially the young generation in tourism destinations, namely Sanur, Kuta, Ubud, Tanah Lot and Lovina. The research focuses on the following: 1) the patterns of usage of the language, 2) attitude of the younger generation towards Balinese language and 3) system of inheritance of mother tongue on those study sites. Data was obtained through observation and distribution of questionnaires, along with interview and note-taking techniques. Research samples are children and adolescents born in Bali and speak Balinese as their first language, and quota technique is applied to set the number of members for each group, i.e. 25 people. The data was analyzed using the theory of language choice and the theory of language change. The results show that the younger generation have positive attitude towards their native language, i.e. Balinese, and they still use it in all domains, especially within families and neighborhoods. The system of Balinese language inheritance occurred in both formal and informal ways. The formal way is through a medium to reinforce Balinese language as an obligatory lesson taught from elementary to high schools/vocational schools, publishing Regional Legislation implemented in a Decree and reflected in the curriculum. The informal way is through Balinese language revitalization: Balinese language succession to the next generation, Balinese language development by means of conducting research, seminars & congress. The development is aligned with the progress of science and technology, the utilization of Balinese language by using it as an inter-ethnic communication medium in everyday life and cultural activities, as well as the utilization of Balinese language on print media, i.e. Bali Post in columns named Orti Bali and Mediaswari.
Pattrens of NSM Syntax of Semantic Primitives Prototypes in the Fields of Custom and Religion in Bali
Authors: Netra I Made
Published: September 2017

Efforts in documenting variations and clusterrs of Balinese lexicons, particularly in the fields of custom and religion, have been gradually made. The patterns of NSM syntax of prototypes of semantic primitives were thoroughly examined. Thus, an example of the use of the lexicon that represents each prototype of semantic primitives was made to complete the list of the lexicon previously studied.Therefore, NSM dictionary on prototypes of semantic primitives can be easily come into being.Data were obtained by the methods of participative observation, during which the techniques of Focus Group Discussion, recording, and note-taking were employed (Bungin, 2001:57; Moleong, 2000).In-depth interviews to several informants in the two regencies were carried out. The results of the interview were then cross-referenced to such key informants as tradition and community leaders. Data were comprehensively studied by the methods of padan of which relevant theories were used to study data and agih of which supporting equipment was sourced from the language itself (Sudaryanto, 2003). The results of data analysis showed that the patterns of NSM syntax were novelties by combination of several prototypes of semantic primitives accordingly. The patterns comprise of simple patterns, complex patterns, and the related specific patterns.
Ecopreneurship Business Model of Nusa Dua Hotels Resort Area
Authors: Ratih Pertiwi Putu , Rahyuda Irma
Published: September 2017

The purpose of this research is to examine the ecopreneurship business model applied by star hotels in Nusa Dua Resort integrating environmental elements into tourism business. Related to the concept of sustainable tourism development that emphasizes the development of eco-tourism and efforts to achieve the prospective ideal conditions. To discover it, the necessary data from several five star hotels that linked to international chains in Nusa Dua Resort area used as samples. Analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis technique where the elements of ISO 14001 are used as the indicators, and guidelines for the interview and questionnaires. The data that has been obtained, processed and extracted, into some graphs and tables, and described as a basis for conclusions of ecopreneurship business model applied by star hotels in Nusa Dua Resort. As the result, this research shows that the ecopreneurship business model applied by star hotels in Nusa Dua Resort in integrating the environmental elements into tourism business has 4 phases. Such as P-D-C-A where Plan adapted into environmental management system planning, Do adapted into implementation of environmental labeling and recycling, Check adapted into an environmental audit examination and evaluation of environmental performance, and Action adapted into action on regular management review.
A Economia Globalizada e a Criminalidade
Authors: Velloso Renato Ribeiro
Published: September 2017

A partir de 1945, quando houve prolongada inimizade entre a América e a URSS, a Ásia e partes da África foram libertadas do domínio europeu, a economia internacional tomou ares de cooperação internacional. O mundo passou a ser dividido em dois blocos: o Ocidental (capitalista) e o Oriental (socialista/comunista). O Ocidental ficou sendo liderado pelos Estados Unidos e o bloco Oriental liderado pela União das Repúblicas Socialistas Soviéticas (URSS). O pós-guerra tem uma característica importante da ordem mundial, o compromisso liberal com a economia internacional permitindo a liberalização econômica multilateral, regulado pelo GATT, que foi se aperfeiçoando com sucessivas rodadas, eliminando barreiras tarifárias, abrindo a economia dos países, mas garantindo a estabilidade doméstica. O comércio internacional se desenvolveu através de regras estabelecidas pelo GATT, onde se aprofundaram as negociações multilaterais, já que inicialmente eram feitas entre dois países, ou seja, bilateralmente. A liberalização econômica se fixou no rebaixamento de barreiras alfandegárias, por meio de concessões tarifárias entre os países membros do GATT, regulados pelo princípio multilateral da não-discriminação, representado pela cláusula da nação mais favorecida, permitindo aos países subdesenvolvidos participar e auferir os benefícios da liberalização econômica sem concessões equivalentes.
A Acção Popular como Meio ao Dispor dos Particulares para Agirem em Defesa do Meio Ambiente
Authors: Marinho Eugénio Fernando de Sá Cerqueira
Published: September 2017

A Acção Popular surge pela primeira vez consagrada no ordenamento jurídico-constitucional português, na Carta Constitucional de 1826. Diz o artigo 124.º da Carta Constitucional de 1826: "Por suborno, peita, peculato, e concussão haverá contra eles acção popular que poderá ser intentada dentro de um ano, e dia pelo próprio queixoso, ou por qualquer do Povo, guardada a ordem do Processo estabelecida na Lei. Facilmente se verifica, pela simples interpretação literal, que a acção popular em causa se limitava à defesa do particular contra Funcionário público que no exercício das suas funções e em consequência destas aceitasse suborno. Tem, na nossa óptica, uma dupla função, a da defesa do particular lesado e a defesa do interesse público, afectado pela actuação criminosa do funcionário público corrupto.
Gestão de Stresse pelo Empreendedor
Authors: Gameiro Felícia , Bucha Agostinho Inácio
Published: September 2017

Hoje, o empreendedorismo é um tema actual e actuante nas diferentes sociedades, cuja diferença reside nos níveis alcançados, nomeadamente social, económico, cultural e político. Nas sociedades mais desenvolvidas, o empreendedorismo não é só um conceito de negócio, mas um conceito de vida, na medida em que faz parte de um conjunto de transformações que ajudam a construir um desenvolvimento que não pode ser obtido a qualquer preço, mas deverá ser sustentavel, ou seja, deve oferecer mais e melhor qualidade de vida ao ser humano, que hoje é uma das chaves do desenvolvimento. É importante saber investir na formação de empreendedores de modo a que estes adquiram competências para criar valor para si e para os outros. Generalizando esta ideia, qualquer organização para poder estar no mercado tem de aprender a criar valor para si e para as outras organizações. O nível de conhecimentos do empreendedor condiciona o seu desempenho e o professor-formador deve assumir um papel pioneiro na preparação dos formandos, ao ensinar-lhes a pensar, a decidir, a analisar e a agir de forma autónoma e independente, com criatividade e por sua conta e risco. Todo este processo de desenvolvimento pressupõe que o empreendedor aprenda a identificar as causas do stresse e controlar os seus efeitos, pois só assim ele poderá reunir condições para decidir no momento oportuno, ser persistente e equacionar claramente todo um conjunto de características que estão presentes no espírito empreendedor. Esta preocupação na formação inicial e integrada do empreendedor abrange todo um conjunto de matérias, nomeadamente os conhecimentos de actuação, que permitirão que o empreendedor evolua com base num esforço construtivo e real.
O Direito de Retenção do Beneficiário da Promessa de Transmissão de Coisa Imóvel e a Hipoteca
Authors: Maldonado João Pedro Nunes
Published: September 2017

Centra-se a presente tese de dissertação numa tentativa, certa e seguramente discutível, de reequacionar a interpretação normativa, conjugada, dos preceitos estabelecidos nos artigos 755°, nº1, alínea f), e 759º, n°2, do Código Civil, face à absoluta apatia com que tal questão tem sido tratada pela comunidade jurídica (doutrinal e, principalmente, jurisprudencial), apesar da crítica unânime à solução de preferência do direito de retenção do beneficiário da promessa de transmissão de coisa imóvel, que obteve a sua tradição, sobre a hipoteca.O afastamento diário, nas decisões judiciais (definitivas), de critérios da justa solução (não arbitrária, como se propõe expor) do problema concreto, tendo em consideração as condições específicas do nosso tempo e o aparente atavismo hermenêutico interpretativo (com referência à aplicação de teorias privilegiadoras dos significantes, filológico-históricas ou dogmático-analíticas), constitui um incentivo particular e adicional para este também simultaneamente intérprete por imposição profissional.A incursão no tema passará pela tentativa de caracterização do instituto do direito de retenção (apreciação da sua natureza e função) e, em contraposição, na mesma vertente, do direito especial de retenção consagrado para o beneficiário da promessa de transmissão de imóvel (para habitação) que obteve a tradição da coisa a que se refere o contrato prometido. Após, será objecto de apreciação, de acordo com a metodologia interpretativa adoptada, o alcance da referida norma em conjugação com aquela outra que estabelece a prioridade do direito de retenção em causa face à hipoteca.Serão formuladas as conclusões atinentes às premissas expressas.
Para a História do Ensino Contabilístico de Lisboa e do Porto no Portugal de Oitocentos
Authors: Gonçalves Miguel
Published: September 2017

Na segunda metade do século XIX foram fundados nas duas maiores cidades comerciais do País, Lisboa e Porto, nos anos de 1869 e de 1886, respectivamente, dois estabelecimentos de ensino público de Contabilidade: o Instituto Industrial e Comercial de Lisboa e o Instituto Industrial e Comercial do Porto. Fornecer subsídios para a sua caracterização e exame é o tema central do presente artigo. Adicionalmente, o estudo visará também dar um contributo para a identificação de referências pessoais e institucionais associadas ao desenvolvimento destas duas escolas de difusão e produção de saberes contabilísticos.
Using Metacognitive Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension and Solve a Word Problem
Authors: Djudin Tomo
Published: September 2017

This article describes briefly the theories of metacognition and the impacts of metacognitive skills on learning. The differences between cognitive strategy and metacognitive strategy were mentioned. Some strategies to improve students’ meta cognition skills in the classroom explored as well. Based on the theories, two models of metacognitive strategies instruction for deeply understanding in reading textbook and for finding a solution of words physics problem solving were developed. These models will enable students to be independent and strategic learners.
Efforts to Increase Students Reading Interest on Educational Reference Through Classical Guidance and Counseling Experiential Learning Model
Authors: Sutarti Tatik
Published: September 2017

The objective of the research is improving students’ reading interest on educational references through classical guidance and counseling experiential learning model. The research was carried out at STKIP Pacitan on the second semester in 2016/2017 academic year. The subject of the research was 20 fourth semester students of STKIP Pacitan. The method of the research was Classroom Action Research (CAR). The data was collected through 3 (three) stages namely: data reduction, data presentation, and data conclusion or verification. The research resulted that the use of classical guidance and counseling experiential learning model gave opportunity for students to deliver their ideas related with the problems in reading interest, and then, being solved together through critical thinking.
Curricular Review and Renewal at Massey University: A Process to Implement Improved Learning Practices
Authors: Parkinson Tim J. , Weston Jenny F. , Williamson Norman B.
Published: September 2017

Curriculum managers of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science program at Massey University have undertaken major curricular review every 5–10 years and also made adjustments to the program as a result of student and other stakeholder feedback. New curricula introduced in 2003 and 2013 aimed to address specific stakeholder requirements in the veterinary, agricultural, and allied industries. The new curricula initially sought to strengthen clinical skills but more recently focused on the core professional skill of client communication, the integration of knowledge and clinical skills, and a better understanding of the effects of herd health interventions on farm economics. The need for greater emphasis on the veterinarian's role in One Health at the intersection of humans, animals, and the environment was also recognized. The most recent curricular review was preceded by faculty enlightenment and discussion about innovative models of medical education with a focus on student-centered and integrated learning. A new curriculum was introduced from 2013 that presented more material in its clinical context, attempted to manage curriculum overload through a focus on Day One Competences, implemented vertical and horizontal integration of subjects, and introduced more problem-based and student-centered learning. Regular reviews of student workload were needed to ensure that the objectives were achieved, but student feedback has generally been positive.
Auditing the Systems Understanding Aid Project: An Integrative Assignment for Accounting Students
Authors: Swanger Susan L. , Jones Beth H.
Published: September 2017

Accounting educators strive to prepare graduates for work in their chosen field. Various teaching methods can be employed to best accomplish this goal. One valuable tool is the use of active learning tasks that simulate external work environments. This paper describes the collaboration between an AIS and an Auditing professor who used an integrative task that spanned their two classes over two semesters. The authors had their AIS students complete Arens and Ward's Systems Understanding Aid (SUA) project (Arens & Ward, 2008). The following semester, students in the auditing class audited the records and financials that had been generated by students the previous semester. The project was designed to facilitate course integration and teamwork by having groups of students play the role of corporate accountants, then act as independent auditors.
The Synergy Tool: Making Important Quality Gains within One Healthcare Organization
Authors: Ho Enoch , Principi Elaine , Cordon Charissa , Amenudzie Yayra , Kotwa Krista , Holt Sarah , MacPhee Maura
Published: September 2017

Background: Evidence-based clinical care delivery begins with comprehensive assessments of patients’ priority needs. A Canadian health sciences corporation conducted a quality improvement initiative to enhance clinical care delivery, beginning with one acute care site. A real-time staffing tool, the synergy tool, was used by direct care providers and leadership to design and implement patient-centered care delivery. The synergy tool is the patient characteristics component of the Synergy Model™, developed by an expert panel of nurses in the 1990s. Since then, the tool has been effectively used to assess a variety of patient populations on eight important characteristics, informing real-time staffing decisions. Methods: Plan-Do-Study Act cycles were managed by department-based project teams with assistance from business analytics and a quality/safety officer. Results: Initial findings demonstrate reductions in nurse missed breaks, improved workload management, and significant increases in staff engagement. Conclusions: The synergy tool is an easy-to-use tool that can be used to highlight priority care needs for individual patients or specific patient populations. The tool informs real-time staffing decisions, ensuring a better fit between patient needs and nurse staffing assignments. Although this initiative began with nurses, project work is expanding to include inter-professional teams.