bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of 2,4-D in Mixture with Ethephon and Calcium Carbide in Pineapple Crop
Authors: RAPOSO JR. R. , PEREIRA G.A.M. , MATOS C.C. , BARCELLOS JR. L.H. , PAULA D.F. , SILVA A.A.
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT: The 2-Chloroethylphosphonic acid (ethephon) and calcium carbide are used to induce and synchronize the flowering of pineapple crop. Some farmers have used the 2,4-D herbicide in combination with these flowering inducers. This practice is based on the hypothesis that 2,4-D would act as a growth regulator, increasing fruit size and weight. The objectives of this work was to verify if the use of 2,4-D, associated to calcium carbide or ethephon, influences the productivity and quality of the pineapple fruits and, also if the use of this herbicide leaves residues in the fruits. For this, two field experiments were carried out in two different farms. The treatments consisted of the application of ethephon and calcium carbide, alone, and in a mixture with two, four and six drops of 2,4-D in the center of the leaflet of the pineapple cv. “Pérola” at 10 months after planting. The use of 2,4-D mixed with calcium carbide or ethephon, regardless of the dose and culture environment, did not influence the size, weight, total soluble solids content, density and pH of the pineapple fruits. However, depending on the growing environment, ethephon + 2,4-D mixtures did not influence or reduce flowering and crop yield. No 2,4-D residues were found in the fruit pulp of pineapple. It was concluded that the use of 2,4-D as a growth regulator of pineapple under the conditions evaluated does not incorporate qualitative or quantitative benefits to the productive system of this crop. In addition, no 2,4-D residues were found in the fruit pulp of pineapple.
Effects of 2,4-D Herbicide on Species of the Digitaria Genus
Authors: GAZOLA T. , DIAS M.F. , DIAS R.C. , CARBONARI C.A. , VELINI E.D.
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of the 2,4-D herbicide on the growth and development of Digitaria insularis and Digitaria horizontalis plants under different climatic conditions. Two greenhouse experiments were conducted in a completely randomized design, with 11 treatments (rates of the herbicide) and four replications. Rate-response curves were determined for the 2,4-D rates of 0, 50.37, 100.75, 201.5, 403, 806, 1,612, 3,224, 6,448, 12,896, and 25,792 g a.i. ha-1. The plants presented growth stimulus with low rates of 2,4-D in the autumn-winter period, but this stimulus was not found in the spring-summer period. The plants subjected to application of high rates of 2,4-D had significantly lower growth and development than the control, regardless of the climatic conditions. Therefore, auxin herbicides must be used with caution, mainly in periods of low temperatures, because any problems related to the application technology - which may cause the contact of plants with low rates of this herbicide - will promote the growth of plants of these species, hindering the control and favoring the dispersion of these plants.
Immune response of teleost fish to helminth parasite infection
Authors: Souza Damy Caroline de Melo , Santos Maria Cristina dos , Chagas Edsandra Campos
Published: November 2019

Abstract Fish immune systems have become the subject of several studies due to the growing development of aquaculture and fisheries, and the demand for healthy produce for human consumption. Among the parasites responsible for diseases in fish farming, helminths stand out because they cause infections in farmed fish and decrease food conversion, zootechnical performance and meat quality. In the present review, the components that participate in the innate and adaptive immune responses of teleost fish that have so far been described are presented in order to summarize the defenses that these hosts have recourse to, in combating different groups of helminth parasites.
First report of Diplostomidae metacercariae (Trematoda: Digenea) in African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Siluriformes: Clariidae) in Brazil
Authors: Ribeiro Juliana Souza , Oliveira Francisco Carlos Rodrigues de , Ederli Nicole Brand
Published: November 2019

Abstract Clarias gariepinus is a fish from North of South Africa and was later introduced in several countries, including Brazil. The present study aimed to describe the first report of Diplostomidae metacercariae in C. gariepinus in Brazil. For this, 30 C. gariepinus were captured in a lake in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil. Fishes were euthanized using freezing and necropsied for collection of parasites. The organs were dissected and analyzed for the presence of parasites that were processed for light and scanning electron microscopy. Trematodes were stained with Semichon’s Carmine and Gomori’s Trichrome, observed and schematized under a light microscope with image analysis software. A total of 190 trematodes were collected from the gills, suprabranchial organs, heart, stomach, intestinal mesentery, liver and body cavity of the fish. The parasites had a foliaceous body divided by a discrete constriction, without genital primordia, and a holdfast organ present at the posterior region, typical of metacercariae of the family Diplostomidae. It was classified as the 'Diplostomulum' morphotype, based on the morphology of the reserve bladder structure. This is the first report of the metacercariae of Diplostomidae parasitizing C. gariepinus in the Americas. This fish acts as an intermediate or paratenic host of this digenean in Brazil.
Serological and molecular investigation of Leishmania spp. infection in cats from an area endemic for canine and human leishmaniasis in Northeast Brazil
Authors: Bezerra José Artur Brilhante , Oliveira Ilanna Vanessa Pristo de Medeiros , Yamakawa Ana Carolina , Nilsson Mariana Guimarães , Tomaz Klívio Loreno Raulino , Oliveira Kalyne Danielly Silva de , Rocha Célio Souza da , Calabuig Cecília Irene Perez , Fornazari Felipe , Langoni Helio , Antunes João Marcelo Azevedo de Paula
Published: November 2019

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of Leishmania spp. antibodies, and its association with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV), in domestic cats from an area endemic for canine and human leishmaniasis in Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil. Ninety-one cats were subjected to a complete clinical exam, and blood samples were collected. An epidemiological questionnaire was used to investigate the risk factors. IgG anti-Leishmania spp. antibodies were detected by immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT), with a cut-off value of 1:40. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to detect genetic material of Leishmania spp. in the blood samples. The presence of antibodies against FIV and antigens of FeLV was evaluated using an immunochromatographic test. Seropositivity for Leishmania spp., FIV, and FeLV was observed in 14/91 (15.38%), 26/91 (28.57%), and 3/91 (3.29%) cats, respectively. All samples gave negative results on PCR analysis. Based on these data, no significant statistical association was observed between seropositivity for Leishmania spp., and sex, age, presence of clinical signs, evaluated risk factors, and positivity for retroviruses. These findings demonstrated for the first time that cats from Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, are being exposed to this zoonosis and might be part of the epidemiological chain of transmission of visceral leishmaniasis.
Autochthonous canine visceral leishmaniasis cases occur in Paraná state since 2012: isolation and identification of Leishmania infantum
Authors: Dias Renata Cristina Ferreira , Pasquali Aline Kuhn Sbruzzi , Thomaz-Soccol Vanete , Pozzolo Eliane Maria , Chiyo Luciana , Alban Silvana Maria , Fendrich Ricardo Cancio , Almeida Rômulo Augusto Andrade de , Ferreira Fernanda Pinto , Caldart Eloiza Teles , Freire Roberta Lemos , Mitsuka-Breganó Regina , Bisetto Júnior Alceu , Navarro Italmar Teodorico
Published: November 2019

Abstract The aim of this study was to confirm the emergence of canine visceral leishmaniasis among dogs in Foz do Iguaçu. The disease was diagnosed through the isolation and molecular identification of Leishmania infantum. In the first sample collection stage (2012), three lymph node aspirates and 46 buffy coat samples were obtained mostly from the dogs that were seroreagents for leishmaniasis. In the second sample collection stage (2013), the buffy coat samples were collected from 376 dogs located close to Paraguay, Paraná river, center and peripheral parts of the city. The DNA from the six isolates, four from the first sampling stage (4/49) and two from the second sampling stage (2/376), was subjected to polymerase chain reaction using the K26F/R primers. The isolate was confirmed as L. infantum by sequencing. As none of the dogs had ever left the city, the isolates were confirmed as autochthonous. Further, the study confirmed the emergence of canine visceral leishmaniasis in Paraná through the identification of L. infantum among dogs in Foz do Iguaçu city. Hence, collaborative control measures should be designed and implemented by the public agencies and research institutions of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay to control the spread of visceral leishmaniasis.
Losses caused by gastrointestinal nematode infections in Dorper lambs under two nutritional status
Authors: Starling Renan Zappavigna Costa , Almeida Fabiana Alves de , Viana Marcus Vinícius Gonçalves , Castilhos André Michel de , Amarante Alessandro Francisco Talamini do
Published: November 2019

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two nutritional statuses on the productive performance of Dorper lambs naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes. Thirty-two lambs, grazing together on the same pasture, were allocated into four experimental groups: (G1) infected-supplemented diet, (G2) control-supplemented diet, (G3) infected-basal diet, and (G4) control-basal diet. Control animals received suppressive treatment with monepantel every two weeks, while precautionary anthelmintic treatments were given to all lambs of the infected groups with packed cell volume (PCV) <23%. There was reduction in the PCV means of all groups, which was more pronounced in the infected lambs that also presented reduction in total plasma protein values in comparison with the controls. Weight gain was affected by diet and infection status (P < 0.05). Daily body weight gain was 0.170 kg in the G1, 0.205 kg in the G2, 0.085 kg in the G3, and 0.116 kg in the G4. The cold carcass weight was 4.1% and 13.7% higher in controls in comparison with infected lambs, respectively, in the supplemented and basal diets. The infected groups, despite receiving precautionary anthelmintic treatments to prevent deaths due to haemonchosis, presented reduction in the production parameters in comparison with the controls.
Serological detection and risk factors for equine piroplasmosis in the semiarid region of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Souza Eline Almeida Rodrigues de , Araujo Andreina de Carvalho , Pires Larissa Célly Souza Regis , Freschi Carla Roberta , Azevedo Sergio Santos , Machado Rosangela Zacarias , Horta Maurício Claudio
Published: November 2019

Abstract Equine piroplasmosis, an economically important disease in horses, has so far not been reported in Pernambuco state, Brazil. This study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of anti-Babesia caballi and anti-Theileria equi antibodies based on the detection of these agents in equine blood and in ticks on horses in the municipality of Petrolina, Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil. Blood samples were drawn from 393 horses and sera were examined by ELISA. The presence of tick infestations was evaluated, and 101 ticks were subjected to DNA amplification for the detection of Babesia spp. by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). No parasites were detected in the blood smears. Anti-B. caballi and anti-T. equi antibodies were found in 27.2% (107/393) and 34.8% (137/393) horses, respectively. Infestation by Dermacentor nitens was detected in 4.3% (17/393) of the horses. There was no DNA amplification of the agents in ticks. The risk factors for the presence of anti-T. equi antibodies (P < 0.05) were: purebred (P < 0.001), animals older than 156 months (P = 0.014), and the presence of ticks (P = 0.001). No risk factors for B. caballi were identified. This study confirmed the circulation of agents of equine piroplasmosis in the municipality of Petrolina, state of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Resistance of the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (Diptera: Muscidae), to cypermethrin in outbreak areas in Midwestern Brazil
Authors: Barros Antonio Thadeu Medeiros de , Rodrigues Vinícius Duarte , Cançado Paulo Henrique Duarte , Domingues Luísa Nogueira
Published: November 2019

Abstract Population explosions of the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) have become a serious concern for livestock producers near sugarcane mills in some regions of Brazil due to the insect’s massive reproduction on sugarcane byproducts and waste. Despite the limited efficiency of insecticides for controlling stable fly outbreaks, producers still rely on chemical control to mitigate the alarming infestations in affected areas. This study evaluated the susceptibility of S. calcitrans populations to cypermethrin in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Stable flies were tested from three field populations and two colonies, established from flies previously collected at sugarcane mills. Wild flies were collected with Nzi traps in areas of sugarcane plantations. Both wild and colonized flies were exposed to eleven concentrations of cypermethrin in impregnated filter paper bioassays. All the populations proved to be resistant to cypermethrin, with resistance factors among field populations ranging from 6.8 to 38.6. The intensive use of insecticides has led to the development of pyrethroid resistance in stable fly populations in the proximities of sugarcane mills in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
How much do we know about the groundwater quality and its impact on Brazilian society today?
Authors: Hirata Ricardo , Suhogusoff Alexandra Vieira
Published: November 2019

Abstract Groundwater is an essential resource for society and the environment in Brazil. More than 557 m3/s (17.5 km3/y) are extracted through 2.5 million wells to meet demand in cities and the countryside, generating an economy of R$ 56 billion per year (US$ 14 billion/year). The aquifer has a remarkable function in the hydrological cycle because its large storage regulates the perenniality of rivers, lakes and preserves mangroves, marshes, and vegetation in dry periods. Aquifer discharges maintain between 24% (annual average) and 49% (dry season) of the flow of these surface water bodies. Although studies on groundwater quality are still restricted, it is known that most aquifers still preserve their excellent natural quality. Nevertheless, over the past years, there has been a growing increase in cases of contamination associated with: (i) natural geochemical anomalies (iron, manganese, and fluorine, secondarily, chromium, and barium, and rarely arsenic) due to the dissolution of specific minerals; and (ii) human contaminant activities, related to urban areas without sewage network, or with industrial activities, storage of hazardous products, and solid waste facilities. Among the anthropic compounds commonly handled, the most problematic are the chlorinated organic solvents and heavy metals, and in non-sewage areas, nitrate. The precarious knowledge of aquifer-quality, especially in cities, demonstrates the need to invest in regular and systematic hydrogeological research and mapping projects that drive to the improvement of the practices on aquifer quality protection.
Editorial
Authors: De la Hoz L. Ricardo
Published: November 2019

La revista Ingeniare publica artículos derivados de la investigación científica en las distintas áreas de ingeniería y otras ciencias afines, con el fin de convertirse en un instrumento para la difusión de la investigación, el desarrollo tecnológico y los resultados de investigación en la comunidad científica y académica. Cada día la revista hace un esfuerzo por mejorar su calidad y compromiso ético, apegándose a los estándares de buenas prácticas editoriales y buscando aumentar su visibilidad en bases de datos y servicios de indexación reconocidos.
El Estado y la regulación sociopenal de las juventudes pobres en Argentina: un marco conceptual para su análisis
Authors: Medan Marina
Published: November 2019

This conceptual paper is framed in academic debates about government practices related to young people living in poverty and in conflict with law. It begins with a review of the prevailing approaches in the Argentinian context. Then, it presents hypotheses on what its limits would be and, finally, a conceptual framework to overcome them is presented. The proposal seeks to integrate macro and micro social levels, and to evade both institutionalist and interactionist approaches. Foucaultian contributions on feminist theory, State anthropology, and cultural studies are articulated. As a complement, while the existence and determination of domination and subordination relations in governmental activity is assumed, this paper seeks to recognize human activity beyond them and to identify how this affects the former. The empirical reference mentioned corresponds to socio-penal State programs for youth implemented in Argentina.
A Review on The Story of the Holy Prophet and Zaynab Bint Jahsh
Authors: Ibrahimi Ibrahim , Nabavi Seyyedmajid , Shahmoradi Robab
Published: November 2019

Regarding the verse 37 of Surah Ahzab , some traditions and stories have been narrated which come in the following in brief:“One day Prophet wanted Zayd ibn Harithah- his slave- do something for him, he came to his home. When he entered his home, he saw Zaynab bint Jahsh, the wife of Zayd. Her beauty surprised him. The Prophet fell in love with him and wished Zayd divorced her so he could marry her.” In the present study authenticity of this story has been studied. The method of this research is library and descriptive-analytic.After reviewing text and sources, it becomes clear that these traditions are not authentic, the source-based shortcoming is presence of weak narrators in the chain of narrators. Likewise, in the chain of narrators, we have seen Tabe’in or those who could not have been eye-witnesses of this story.Concerning the text of this tradition, it should be said that these traditions are not compatible with verses of Quran and the history of Prophet. Presence of ambiguity and discordance of these narrations with the infallibility of Prophet is another reason of rejecting this story.
Evaluating The Usability of a Web Software and Determining its Correlation with Fatigue and Burnout Factor in Office Personnel of a Health Center in Tehran City
Authors: Salehi Sahl Abadi A , Khakkar S
Published: November 2019

Introduction: The importance of assessing and identifying ergonomic risk factors in the workplace among office workers has increased with the increase in occupational tasks of computer and increasing the risk of physical and mental disorders among its users. One of these factors is the usability of computer hardware and software. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the applicability of office automation software and to measure the fatigue and burnout of employees in an office and determine their correlation.
Methods: In this study, in one of the health centers of Tehran City, staff fatigue, burnout and their use of office automation software using multidimensional job fatigue inventory (MFI-20), maslach burnout inventory (MBI), and the standard questionnaire was used to evaluate the usability of the software. Data were analyzed by SPSS 23 software.
Results: The findings of this study showed that automation software was very useful for most users. According to the findings of this study, there was a significant negative correlation between software usability and emotional exhaustion dimensions, the reduction of personal inadequacy, general fatigue, and physical fatigue with correlation coefficients of -0.228, -0.511, -0.372 and -0.287, respectively.. The greater the usability of the software, the lower the level of employee fatigue and fatigue.
Conclusion: The applicability of job software is effective in burnout and fatigue of employees. Therefore, the usable design of such web-based software should be considered by office systems and software developers
Effect of noise on fatigue: correlation between the subjective and objective indicators
Authors: Derakhshan Jalil , Moatamedzadeh Majid , Golmohammadi Rostam , Babamiri Mohammad , Farhadian Maryam
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Fatigue is the exhaustion of the body or spirit that can be caused by stress, excessive work, drug use, physical or mental illness. Fatigue is a factor in reducing productivity and incidents. Therefore, measuring fatigue is important. The aim of this study was to determine the fatigue measurement based on subjective and objective indices.
Method: A cross-sectional study was performed on 120 male and female students. By simulating the real environment of each person in the 50 and 70dB pressure levels for 40 minutes, before and after exposure to noise, the amount of mental fatigue was measured using the subjective index Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the objective index continuous performance test (CPT).  The results were analyzed using paired t-test and Spearman correlation coefficient in SPSS 20 software.
Results: Measurement results with both self-declaration scale and continuous performance test showed that mental exhaustion  was increased significantly after exposure to the mentioned pressure level, but the results of two methods were not consistent with each other.
Conclusion: Considering that the VAS self-declaration scale is a subjective method, it seems that the mismatch of the two methods is more related to the ineffectiveness of this scale. Therefore, it is suggested that re-examination has to be done with more precise methods such as electroencephalogram.
Forecasting Job Burnout among University Faculty Members of Yazd Payame Noor University Using Artificial Neural Network Technique
Authors: Shekari H
Published: November 2019

Background: Faculty members are one of the main factors in the higher education system, that high level of occupational stress caused by educational, research, and executive duties makes them exposed to burnout. The purpose of this study was predicting burnout of faculty members of Yazd Payame Noor University using artificial neural network technique.
Methods: The present research was descriptive in terms of method, and applied in terms of purpose. The statistical population of this research was the faculty members of Yazd Payame Noor University. The analysis was performed on 315 data from 105 faculty members that were acquired during the last three academic years. Data were collected using two closed questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22. For analysis of data, including 23 independent variables and one dependent variable, two types of neural network, including MLP and RBF were designed and implemented.
Results: Correct percent of burnout prediction in the training, testing and validation data for the MLP neural network was 83.3, 80.9 and 74.5, respectively, and for the RBF neural network was 73.1, 93.3 and 9.76, respectively. The area under the rock for MLP and RBF networks was 0.823 and 0.833, respectively.
Conclusion: Comparison of two MLP and RBF neural networks based on rock curve and prediction correct percent showed that the RBF neural network is more effective in forecasting job burnout of faculty members of Yazd Payame Noor University, and the variables scientific group, teaching master students, age and communication had the greatest impact on burnout.
Enflasyon Vergisi Üzerine Bir Analiz: KKTC Örneği
Authors: AKÇABA Soley
Published: November 2019

Senyoraj,
paranın üretim maliyetiyle üzerindeki yazılı değer arasındaki farktır.  Senyoraj geliri, devletin para basma hakkını
elinde bulundurması neticesinde elde ettiği gelirdir. Enflasyon vergisi ise,
enflasyon sebebiyle elinde para tutanların uğradıkları sermaye kaybıdır.  Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti Merkez
Bankası’nın emisyon yetkisi bulunmaması nedeniyle resmi para birimi olarak Türk
Lirası’nı kullanması dolarizasyon kavramı olarak tanımlanır. Emisyon gücüne
sahip olan taraf para arzı ile senyoraj geliri elde ederken, dolarizasyonu
uygulayan taraf ise dolaşımdaki paranın satın alma gücünün reel olarak azalması
sebebiyle enflasyon vergisine maruz kalır. Bu çalışma ile; Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk
Cumhuriyeti’nin Türk Lirası kullanımı nedeniyle maruz kaldığı düşünülen
enflasyon vergisini yıllar itibariyle incelenmiş, ortaya çıkan bulguları,
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin aynı süreç içerisinde KKTC’ye yapmış olduğu yardım
miktarı ile karşılaştırmak suretiyle durum analizi yapılmıştır.
Zihinsel Yetersizliğe Sahip Çocukların Annelerinin Yaşadıkları Güçlükler ve Başa Çıkma Stratejileri Hakkındaki Görüşleri
Authors: GÖRKEM Anıl , BAYRAM Serap
Published: November 2019

Araştırmada,
zihinsel yetersizliğe sahip çocuğu olan annelerin yaşadığı güçlükler ve başa
çıkma yöntemleri araştırılmıştır. Katılımcılar; zihinsel yetersizliğe sahip
çocuğu olan anneler arasından maksimum çeşitlilik ve gönüllülük ilkesine göre
15 anne seçilmiştir. Veri toplamada, Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Yarı
Yapılandırılmış Görüşme soruları kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma
yönteminden, durum araştırması deseni uygulanmıştır. Verilen çözümlenmesi ve
analizinde betimsel analiz yöntemi uygulanmıştır. Bulgulara göre anneler en çok
psikolojik alanda ve eğitim alanında sorun yaşadıklarını belirtmişlerdir.
Annelerin en çok kullandığı başa çıkma yöntemi problem odaklı başa çıkma
yöntemi olmuştur. Annelerin kullandıkları başa çıkma yöntemleri sorun
alanlarına göre değişim gösterdiği, Problem odaklı başa çıkma yöntemlerinden
aktif başa çıkma ve yararlı sosyal destek kullanımı, duygu odaklı başa çıkma
yöntemlerinde ise kabullenme ve duygusal destek kullanımı olmuştur.
Psikolojik Sözleşme İhlalinin İş Performansına Etkisi: Duygusal Bağlılığın Aracılık Rolü
Authors: ACARAY Ali
Published: November 2019

Bu
çalışmanın amacı, psikolojik sözleşme ihlalinin iş performansına etkisini ve bu
etkide duygusal bağlılığın aracılık rolünü incelemektir. Çalışma verilerinin
toplanmasında anket tekniği kullanılmış olup kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle
bankalarda tam zamanlı biçimde çalışan 227 örneklem sayısına ulaşılmıştır. İş
performansı; görev performansı ve işgören sesliliği olarak incelenmiştir.
Çalışma sonucunda ulaşılan bulgulara göre; psikolojik sözleşme ihlali görev
performansı ve işgören sesliliğini olumsuz olarak etkilemiştir. Duygusal
bağlılık değişkeninin de psikolojik sözleşme ihlalinin görev performansına
etkisinde tam, işgören sesliliğine etkisinde ise kısmi aracılık rolü ortaya
çıkmıştır. Ayrıca psikolojik sözleşme ihlali, çalışanların işgören
sesliliklerini görev performansına göre daha fazla olumsuz olarak etkilemiştir.
Effects of Robots on Engineering Students' Attitude
Authors: ÇİFTÇİ ÖZÜORÇUN Nilcan
Published: November 2019

Robotic
allows engineering students to understand to do analysis, design, and
implementation while working. The usage of robotic for engineering education
aims to increase student understanding with real practices. The Computer
programming course is the main course of engineering faculty. Generally,
students get difficulties to understand the logic of programming course and
they have a negative bias about that course. This study attempts to examine the
effect of the robots on students' attitude in the programming course. With this
aim, a hundred students are divided into two groups as experimental and control
groups. Students who are in the experimental group used computer and robots and
control group students used a computer. Computer Programming Attitude Scale was
applied to both groups to determine students' attitudes. The statistical
results showed that robot usage has affected positively the experimental group
of students’ attitude in the computer programming course.
The Relationship among Personality, Interest, and Life Satisfaction of Facebook Users
Authors: EVRİM Vesile , NİSSOUL Yahya
Published: November 2019

Today, the data collected by e-commerce systems are beyond the traditional
statistical and demographic information of customers. The data provided by
comments, likes, tags, photos and more in social media, enable marketing
researchers to better evaluate the behavior of the users. Therefore to analyze
user behavior and characteristics, in this paper, 3 balanced subset of
myPersonality Facebook dataset is tested by Apriori algorithm. As a result the
relationship among personality traits, intelligence quotient , satisfaction
with life scale and the assigned 12 interest categories of users are analyzed.
Developing the African Continent with the Three Sixty Dimension Populous Turn
Authors: Shileche Emma Anyika
Published: November 2019

Currently the African continent is bedeviled by continuous strife ranging from, hunger, disease, civil war, frequent coups, territorial wars and disputes, Xenophobia, dilapidated infrastructure, mismanagement of resources, corruption, nepotism, tribalism, crime, and the list could be endless. Initially we blamed the colonial masters, who then gave us our freedom through independence thus enabling us to elect our own leaders among whom at the beginning of their leadership seemed perfect but eventually turned into dictators. This led to the second wave of African leadership, where we embraced democracy. It is sad to say that this has not resulted into any better Africa that we anticipated. This research examines an about turn (360 degree) approach by the populous towards changing the African content for better political, social, civil and economic development. In particular the study investigates dialogue as opposed to war (civil or territorial) as a means of political stability, African tribe as opposed to nepotism or tribalism as a means of social development. Earning ones right as opposed to corruption as a mean of economic development, Obeying the law as opposed to breaking the law as a means of reducing crime, all these being facilitated by embracing one another to enable their achievement the original African way as opposed to working for one or the other’s glory the current trend in our today’s World. The study makes a  comparative survey of the two cases (represented by the pie charts below) to determine the better of the two and analytical data inferences clearly points at the African development case as the favored case so long as the populous work together as opposed to working as individuals or for individuals.
Xenophobia and Africa in the 21st Century: Towards a Xenophilial Framework For Sustainable Development*
Authors: Akeem Amodu Adekunle
Published: November 2019

Africa and in fact all of the globe is experiencing unprecedented and fast-paced changes at virtually all fronts; political, ecological and economic, among others. The almost inseparable twin phenomena of globalization and digitalization have created what can best be described an Heraclitean global society of constant flux; a society of constant change that reminds us of the Greek Logos of Heraclitus. The continent Africa in particular finds itself in a constantly evolving globe where time is of the essence and where no one waits for the other to catch up. Africa in the 21st century exists within a framework of global competitiveness and knowledge economy; a world where what you bring to the global table determines or defines your identity or place in the global village. The germane question is: is the continent Africa ready to take its place in the emergent globalized society of the 21st century? Put differently, is the continent Africa  on the path to sustainable development? Are the dynamics playing out on the contemporary African continent supportive of the kind of roadmap capable of engendering growth and development? Against the background of the prevalent and contemporary experiences of  xenophobia and xenophobic attacks in Africa, the paper attempts to interrogate the phenomenon xenophobia vis-à-vis the desideratum for sustainable development in Africa. The paper comes in three overlapping parts. In the first part we conceptualize the phenomenon xenophobia. With particular reference to South Africa, the second part of the paper discusses the content and consequences of the African experience of xenophobia and xenophobic behaviors and tendencies. Against a background of the need to address the threats poised by contemporary xenophobic trends and tendencies, the paper, in the third part, develops an epistemological construct xenophilia as a veritable opposite to counter narrative to xenophobia. The fourth and concluding part of the paper prescribes a xenophilial framework, which the paper argues provides a veritable tool for positioning Africa for development in the 21st century.
Legal Protection for Person with Disabilities in Relating Right to Vote on the Indonesian Election
Authors: Nurvianti Dewi , Makka Zulvia
Published: November 2019

This research is a conceptual study that examines the legal protection of right to vote for persons with disabilities in the conduct of general elections in Indonesia. The main problem in this article is how Indonesian government is committed to be protected the right by availaibility of Indonesian regulation, in particular regulation on person with disabilitiies. The method used is a normative research method. This study concludes that Indonesian Government has a full commitment in terms of protecting right to vote for persons with disabilities. The evidence seemed by the availability of legislation both produced through the ratification of international conventions and those produced by the national legislation process. The availability of these rules starting from Indonesian constitution of 1945 to the rules technical issues issued by the election organizer in this case the General Election Commission.
A Legal Analysis on Novation of Joint Business Loan Due to Debtor's Divorce
Authors: Sulistyo Didik agung , Harahap Burhanudin
Published: November 2019

The present study aimed to analyze the novation of joint business loan due to the debtor's divorce. The study employed normative legal approach. The data were collected using literature study on relevant documents and books.

Following the discussion, novation due to divorce should be firm and obvious for the husband as a new debtor, this is in line with article 1415 of Indonesian Civil Code. Moreover, novation should comply with article 1320 of Indonesian Civil Code. The old debtor, who was consisting of two people, is substituted by the husband as the new debtor. This substitution frees the wife from the obligation to repay the debt. The husband agrees and completely accepts the debt renewal.  Due to this substitution, the creditor is no longer allowed to ask payment from the wife even if the husband is declared bankrupt unless the novation explicitly states that the creditor can ask the payment from the wife.
Watershed-Based Rainfall variability and trends of extreme rainfall events in South East Awash Basin, Ethiopia
Authors: Alemu Yonas Tadesse
Published: November 2019

This study presents analysis of Rainfall variability and trends of extreme rainfall events in the Oda Gunufeta -Cherecha -Dechatu watershed, Awash Drainage Basin, Eastern Ethiopia. The study employed the coefficient of variation and the Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) as statistical descriptors of rainfall variability. The indices at the five stations were subjected to non-parametric Mann-Kendall test to detect the trend over the period between 1985 to 2014. The results of the study revealed that, the watershed experiences moderate inter-annual rainfall variability. The Belg rainfall shows high variability than Kiremt rainfall. Highest Belg & Kiremt rainfall variability is observed in Dire Dawa with coefficient of variation of 46% and 40% respectively. The annual PCI for the watershed in all the stations under investigation during the record periods showed that 100% of the years for which the annual PCI was estimated fell within the irregular precipitation distribution range or high precipitation concentration. The irregular precipitation distribution also extended to all the stations in short rainy season (Belg rainfall) and in two stations in the main rainy season (Kiremt season). With regard to the rainfall trend, the annual rainfall has showed a negative trend in most of the stations for the period 1985-2014. The Mann–Kendall trend test during the Kiremt season shows a positive trend in Dengego, Dire Dawa, Combolcha and Haramaya and the increasing tendency is significant at p<0.1 in Degego, p<0.05 in Dire Dawa, p <0.05 in Combolcha and p <0.01 in Haramaya. The heavy rainfall events, the 90th & 95th percentiles, in all the five stations showed an increasing pattern but except in Combolcha the trends are not statistically significant. This implies that the watershed has been under increased rainfall intensity and this in turn has the potential cause for high risk of flood occurrences.
Hermeneutics between interpretation and translation
Authors: Virgilio Mangia Guerrero Eugenio
Published: November 2019

The intention of this text is to present the argument that the writings and thoughts expounded on by Hans-Georg Gadamer can be interpreted/translated by way of a certain historical tradition- not necessarily the tradition in which it was written (that tradition cannot be recovered), yet it is possible by way of the tradition of interpretation/translation which has itself developed around the text/idiom (oral) from where it has, in its own right, been written. By means of this argument the intention is to demonstrate the intrinsic relationships between interpretation and translation in terms of the cultural and social considerations surrounding and configuring the context within which are found the writings of H.G. Gadamer.
The National Culture, Best Countries Rank Number, Corruption Performance Index, and Governance. A Study in 8 Countries.
Authors: Gunarsih Tri , Wibisana M Jusuf
Published: November 2019

This study implements correlation analysis to explore the relationships between the national culture; best countries rank number, Corruption Performance Index (CPI) and governance in 8 countries in the Europe region (Croatia, France, Hungary, and Italy) and Asia region (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippine, and Singapore). The national culture based on six dimensions of Hofstede et al. The best countries rank number based on usnews.com. The CPI based on transparency.org. The Governance based on The World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, in six expressions. The two highest of culture indicators is Malaysia (Power distance and Indulgence). The two most top indicators of culture are Hungary (Individualism and Masculinity), while the highest uncertainty avoidance is France, and the highest score of long term orientation is Singapore. The highest CPI Score is Singapore (84 out of 100 ratings), and the highest number of best countries is France (9 out of 80 countries). Six indicators of Culture correlate with governance indicators. CPI correlates with best countries rank number and five governance indicators. Country Rank correlates with six governance indicators. The results show that not all of the variables correlate with other variables, but governance correlates with all the three variables. These suggest that the improvement of national culture, the higher the rank number of the best countries and the higher the CPI will lead to being better governance.
Effect of Internet Banking On the Performance of First Bank Nigeria Plc Abuja
Authors: Murat, PhD AKYUZ , Isaac (PhD) OPUSUNJU, Michael
Published: November 2019

The study examines the effect of internet banking on non financial performance of First bank Nigeria Plc, Abuja.  The study used survey research design and employed the use of structured questionnaire administered to the employees of 41 branches of First Bank Plc, Abuja. A population of 2231 employees was targeted  and a sample size of 337 was derived using Taro Yamane formula.  Point in time data was collected from primary source and Ordinary Least Square was adopted in analysing the data.  Findings reveal that internet banking proxies such as cheap internet costs, 24 hours internet services and ICT competence of customers contributed significantly to the performance of First Bank Nigeria plc Abuja. The study concludes that the effect of internet banking on the performance First Bank Nigeria Plc, Abuja is significant. It is therefore recommended that First Bank Nigeria Plc, Abuja should continue to adopt internet banking since it contributes significantly to their operational performance.
Effect of Structural Adjustment Programme on the Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria
Authors: Michael Isaac (PhD) OPUSUNJU , Murat, PhD AKYUZ,
Published: November 2019

The examined the effect of structural adjustment programme on the performance of small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study is ex-post facto and the population of this is all the small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria. The population of the study is 72838 and was used as the sample size. Structural adjustment programme was measured by import substitution policy and export promotion policy and small and medium scale enterprise performance was measured by SMEs output. The study covered a period of 32 years from 1986-2017. The statistical tools adopted in this study were descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, unit root test and Regression. The analysis was conducted using e-view statistical software and the finding indicates that there was a negative and significant effect relationship between structural adjustment programme and performance of Small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria. The study also found that LIM has a positive and significant effect on LSMEOPT in Nigeria. Also, LEX has a negative and significant effect on LSMEOPT in Nigeria. The study suggested that Government in Nigeria should reduced the adoption of SAP in Nigeria but should only embark on import substitution since before the adoption of SAP, Nigerian introduced indigenization policy in 1977. Government of Nigeria  should designed policy that discourage the people of Nigeria to purchase SMEs manufactured products from the richer countries. They should only sell their primary products on the world market, but their foreign exchange reserves should not be used to purchase the manufactures products from abroad.
Analysis of the Relationship between Technology Capital and Equity Structure-Evidence of Shaanxi private tech enterprise of China
Authors: Wang Nan , Shen ZunHuan
Published: November 2019

Science and technology are the primary productive forces, and technological innovation is particularly important for the development of technology companies. In order to better accumulate and apply technology capital, this paper descriptively analyzes the technology capital of private technology enterprises from the whole and various industries, and then explores the relationship between corporate equity structure and technology capital through modeling. The empirical analysis shows that there is a large difference in technical capital between different industries. There is no significant correlation between product competition and corporate technology capital. Equity concentration, equity checks and balances have a significant positive relationship with technology capital. Firm size has a significant negative impact on technology capital.
Explanatory factors of the accreditation of the General Graduation Exam (EGEL) in students of the Bachelor of Science in Education, UABC, Mexico
Authors: Arámburo Vizcarra Vicente , Henriquez Ritchie Patricio , Gutierrez Erika Gisel Loera
Published: November 2019

Research on variables related to academic performance is becoming increasingly important in universities; with special interest the study of those factors that may be subject of intervention for the improvement of the academic performance of their students (Davis & Thomas, 1999). The purpose of the study, among others, was to identify the main factors associated with the accreditation of the students of the Bachelor's Degree in Educational Sciences in a standardized test called the General Graduation Exit Examination in a Mexican public university. The sample was made up of 272 supporting students; Descriptive analyzes were carried out, chi-square (X2) and a logistic regression model was generated. The main results show that the age of the supporters, the schooling of the mother and the average in the Degree are the factors that most relate to the accreditation of the exam. The study presents empirical evidences that can be useful for the obtaining of more favorable results of the students in this type of standardized evaluations and for the decision making for the improvement of the educational processes in the university.
Rationality of Information; How Embedded in Classical and Behavioural Theories in Investment Decisions
Authors: Obeng George
Published: November 2019

Literature posits that investors are informed by the capital structure and other classical theories in making their portfolio choices, dependent on available information. The choice should be rational to conform to set models and rules in theories to achieve the best of reward from the investment. The issue of rationality has not been specifically addressed to help the assessment of information and the investment environment for decision making. The study reviews literature on the rationality of information in investment decisions corresponding to traditional and classical financial models. Attention is directed to the fact that investors react differently to available information and how interpreted. The reaction of investors to information being relevant or rational is adjunct to their expectation and self-interest. It is observed that rationality of information and its relevance should be the responsibility of management to ensure rational investment decision. With information asymmetry information is expensive and investors will trade of information for debt capital, which response establishes the capital structure. In emerging and underprivileged economies development of the bond market will help the less endowed to develop entrepreneurial capabilities.
RELIGIOUS READING MATERIALS AND RELIGIOUS ORIENTATION OF HIGH SCHOOL ISLAMIC EDUCATION TEACHERS IN BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Nur Mahmudah , Noorbani Muhammad Agus
Published: November 2019

This paper aims at showing the result of the research on the variety of religious reading materials and religious orientation based on religious reading materials of Islamic Education (Pendidikan Agama Islam/PAI) teachers in Bandar Lampung. Religious reading materials is one of the sources of knowledge being read by Islamic Education teachers as an effort to improve the quality of their knowledge. Utilizing mixed methods with psychology of religion approach and discourse analysis, this study aims to know the variety that PAI high school teachers in Bandar Lampung for the enrichment of teaching contents at schools and to find the linkages between religious reading materials with the religious orientation of PAI teachers in Bandar Lampung. The findings of this research show that the orientation of PAI high school teachers in Bandar Lampung was more categorized as intrinsic and a few was categorized as extrinsic. Based on the religious reading materials of PAI high school teachers in Bandar Lampung, the teachers who are categorized as intrinsic are more varied in terms of topics and authors compared to the teachers who are categorized as extrinsic.