bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quand l’action publique produit ses contestataires
Authors: Mayaux Pierre-Louis
Published: May 2019

Cet article rend compte d’une mobilisation sociale de grande ampleur contre la concession privée d’eau potable à La Paz-El Alto en Bolivie. Cette concession fut pourtant érigée durant sa décennie d’activité (1997-2007) en un modèle de participation privée « bonne pour les pauvres » ( pro-poor ). Il existe assurément de fortes dispositions structurelles aux mobilisations à El Alto. Mais le partenariat public-privé a davantage étendu le service que l’opérateur public antérieur, pour des tarifs qui ont augmenté mais sont restés les plus bas du pays : comment, alors, expliquer que cette mobilisation se soit déclenchée sur l’eau et contre la concession privée spécifiquement ? Cet article soutient que l’action publique-privée a transformé en profondeur l’interprétation de leur condition sociale par les publics concernés, et que ces effets d’interprétation ont été le mécanisme central d’activation de la mobilisation, bien au-delà des effets strictement matériels. La politique publique-privée a involontairement secrété sa propre opposition en unifiant symboliquement la population, jusque-là très disparate, des non-raccordés (en un groupe social homogène de « pauvres » ayant désormais vocation à être rapidement connectés) et en traitant cette population manifestement moins bien que les autres catégories sociales. Ces observations s’inscrivent dans une littérature émergente sur les feedbacks négatifs des politiques publiques.
Ces patients qui nous rendent meilleurs
Authors: Pradeau Mathieu
Published: May 2019

Nous savons ce que les soignants apportent aux patients ; mais nous oublions souvent que la réciproque est vraie. Mathieu Pradeau, auxiliaire de puériculture en soins de rééducation post-réanimation (SRPR) et réanimation pédiatrique à l’hôpital de Garches, s’occupe de Khalid depuis 7 ans. A l’heure où l’on s’interroge sur le transhumanisme, son témoignage pourrait-il nous éclairer sur les liens entre l’homme et la machine ?
Province / provincial
Authors: Martel Philippe
Published: May 2019

En français, « province » et « provincial » ne sont pas seulement des mots neutres et descriptifs. Ils portent une charge péjorative, depuis au moins le XVII e  siècle : ils dénoncent tout ce qui est loin de la capitale – Versailles ou Paris, de la cour, bref, d’un centre perçu comme la seule source de distinction. Dès le XVII e  siècle, la littérature et le théâtre contribuent à diffuser ces clichés, qui vont survivre longtemps, même s’ils ne reflètent pas toute la réalité de la culture « en province ».
Le théâtre de dévotion comme pratique locale. L’exemple des tragédies bourguignonnes relatives à sainte Reine d’Alise
Authors: Pasquier Pierre
Published: May 2019

Le culte rendu dans l’Auxois à sainte Reine d’Alise se développe considérablement dans la deuxième moitié du XVII e  siècle sous l’impulsion des deux communautés monastiques locales : les bénédictins de Flavigny et les cordeliers d’Alise. Ceux-ci organisent des représentations théâtrales du martyre de la sainte à partir des années 1660. Ils commandent des tragédies de dévotion à des dramaturges d’occasion. Ces pièces sont représentées à Alise ou à Flavigny, dans l’enceinte des deux monastères, pour les deux fêtes annuelles de sainte Reine, par des habitants du village, devant un public composé de villageois, de paysans et de pèlerins. Ensuite publiées par des libraires bourguignons, ces œuvres visent seulement à contribuer au développement du culte de sainte Reine en incitant spectateurs et lecteurs à prier la jeune martyre et à vénérer ses reliques conservées à Flavigny et à Alise.
Le théâtre rouennais dans l’illusion d’une concorde civile et religieuse (1596-1610)
Authors: Chevallier-Micki Sybile
Published: May 2019

Trente et une tragédies sont publiées à Rouen entre 1596 et 1610. Elles proposent des sujets hétéroclites, s’inspirant de l’Ancien testament ou de l’histoire d’un saint, la relecture d’un sujet antique, mythologique ou de pure invention, ou la réécriture d’une intrigue romanesque. Cette hétérogénéité correspond à deux courants d’écriture : l’un d’auteurs qui souhaitent suivre quelques règles de la composition, l’autre d’auteurs dont le but semble être de proposer un spectacle marquant et souvent violent. Les rares didascalies contenues dans les textes laissent envisager que des scénographies types ont pu être utilisées régulièrement dans les théâtres rouennais.
Les horizons d’un théâtre aquitain dans le premier XVII e siècle
Authors: Bonnet Christian
Published: May 2019

Trois tragi-comédies révèlent l’indépendance d’une noblesse de souche masquant ses vues sous l’emploi de la langue autochtone au moment où Richelieu instrumentalise langue et esthétique littéraire françaises autour du roi. L’éviction du frère de Louis XIII, Gaston d’Orléans, du trône confisqué de la Navarre constitue l’enjeu inavoué de cet antagonisme. L’identification de leurs horizons fictionnel et linguistique opère une avancée herméneutique et historiographique.
Conditions organisationnelles et systémiques à l’implication des citoyens-patients dans le développement de la télésanté au Québec
Authors: Alami Hassane , Gagnon Marie-Pierre , Fortin Jean-Paul
Published: May 2019

Objectifs : Impliquer les citoyens-patients dans les décisions concernant les services de télésanté contribuerait à mieux répondre aux besoins et contextes des individus et communautés. Cette étude vise à explorer les conditions organisationnelles et systémiques à l’implication des citoyens-patients dans le développement de la télésanté au Québec. Méthodes : Une étude qualitative basée sur des entrevues semi- dirigées avec 29 informateurs clés a été menée. Une analyse thématique déductive-inductive a été effectuée à partir d’un cadre intégrateur dérivé des théories de diffusion des innovations. Résultats : L’implication des citoyens-patients dans le développement de la télésanté est tributaire de nombreuses conditions organisationnelles et systémiques. Au niveau organisationnel, cette implication pourrait affecter les dynamiques, cultures, règles et fonctionnements dans les organisations, d’où le besoin de ressources humaines et matérielles adéquates ainsi que la disponibilité du soutien au changement. Au niveau systémique, l’idéologie, le contexte sociopolitique et les décisions en faveur (ou non) d’une appropriation citoyenne de la prise de décision sont centraux. Des questionnements sur les preuves scientifiques, la formation et sur le rôle des fédérations professionnelles et des groupes de citoyens-patients ont également émergé. Les niveaux organisationnels et systémiques sont interdépendants. Conclusion : Les contextes organisationnels et systémiques expliquent une partie du contraste entre le discours en faveur de l’implication des citoyens-patients dans la prise de décision et la réalité observée au Québec. Cette étude constitue une assise pour des études futures sur l’implication des citoyens-patients dans le développement des services sous l’angle de changements organisationnels et systémiques.
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Phase I Post-anesthesia Recovery After Strabismus Operations
Authors: Kratt Kathleen M. , Bothun Erick D. , Kruthiventi Sree Chandralek , Portner Erica R. , Sprung Juraj , Weingarten Toby N.
Published: May 2019

Purpose:

To ascertain postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) rates in adult patients after strabismus operations and assess causes for prolonged post-anesthesia recovery.

Methods:

This was a retrospective observational study of consecutive adult patients who underwent strabismus operations at one institution from January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2017. The anesthetic records were abstracted and PONV rates were ascertained. On the basis of the cohort's 75th percentile of anesthesia recovery duration, patients were categorized into goal recovery (lower three quartiles) and prolonged recovery (upper quartile). Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess associations between clinical characteristics and prolonged recovery.

Results:

A total of 794 adult patients who underwent strabismus surgery were identified. PONV was present in 31 (3.9%) patients. The median (interquartile range) post-anesthesia recovery was 45 minutes (range: 33 to 63 minutes). Prolonged recovery was associated with long-term benzodiazepine use (odds ratio [OR]: 3.07; 95% CI [confidence interval]: 1.23 to 7.80;
P
= .02). Patients with prolonged recovery had higher rates of PONV (15 [7.2%] vs 16 [2.7%],
P
= .007), oversedation (107 [51.4%] vs 226 [38.6%],
P
= .001), and postoperative analgesic administration (138 [66.4%] vs 222 [37.9%],
P
< .001). Inverse associations were found between desflurane and oversedation (OR: 0.63; 95% CI: 0.45 to 0.86;
P
= .004) and between acetaminophen administration and postoperative analgesic administration (OR: 0.57; 95% CI: 0.38 to 0.86;
P
= .007).

Conclusions:

Adult patients undergoing general anesthesia for strabismus surgery had a low PONV rate. However, the presence of PONV was associated with delayed recovery room discharge. Other factors associated with prolonged Phase I recovery were long-term benzodiazepine use and longer operations, which likely resulted in an increased need for anesthetic agents and therefore more intense postoperative sedation.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2019;56(3):151–156.]
Surgical Outcome of External Dacryocystorhinostomy With Silicone Intubation for Recurrent Lacrimal Abscess in Children Younger Than 6 Years
Authors: Sen Pradhnya , Jain Elesh , Mohan Amit , Kumar Amit
Published: May 2019

Purpose:

To assess the success rate of external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) with silicone intubation for recurrent lacrimal abscess in children younger than 6 years.

Methods:

A single-center retrospective analysis of 46 eyes of 40 children who underwent DCR with silicone tube intubation for recurrent lacrimal abscess was done. Probing done previously in these cases was unsuccessful. Only those children who underwent incision and drainage of the abscess at least once with antibiotic treatment were included in the study. In all cases, silicone tube removal was done after 3 months. A successful outcome was defined as the absence of subjective complaints of pain and swelling over the medial canthal area and watering and discharge at 6 months postoperatively. Objective assessment of patency of the lacrimal apparatus was done by sac syringing at 6 months postoperatively.

Results:

The mean age at surgery was 4.93 ± 0.93 years (range: 3 to 6 years) and the mean follow-up duration was 11.80 ± 11.87 months (range: 6 to 84 months). Intra-operative difficulties encountered were excessive perisac adhesion (n = 28) and severe bleeding/hemorrhage (n = 24). A total of 82.61% cases had a successful outcome after DCR with silicon tube intubation. One child had granuloma formation at the wound. Spontaneous tube extrusion occurred in three children.

Conclusions:

DCR with silicone tube intubation is a safe and effective surgical approach with satisfactory outcomes for treating recurrent lacrimal abscess with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in children younger than 6 years.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2019;56(3):188–193.]
Amblyopia Elimination Project: Pediatric Medical Home-Based Community Vision Screening
Authors: Freedman Howard , Fundora Adam , Baker John , Diegel J. Timothy
Published: May 2019

Purpose:

To examine whether facilitating access to instrument-based screening equipment will increase the total number of high-quality, age-appropriate vision screenings provided to the preschool aged population.

Methods:

The goal of the Naples Lions Amblyopia Elimination Project was to place a SPOT Vision Screener (Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls, NY) in every pediatric medical home using philanthropic dollars. Participating medical homes agreed to provide data on the number of children screened, number of referrals made, criteria for referral, and follow-up notes regarding examination outcomes.

Results:

In 2012, only 4 of the 23 pediatric medical homes in Collier County were using instrument-based vision screening equipment. By 2017, 19 of the 25 pediatric medical homes (76%) used SPOT Vision Screeners. In 2017, 6,052 preschool children were screened in these 19 pediatric medial homes.

Conclusions:

The concept for this community-based philanthropic effort is original in its design and implementation and is a significant step forward in the goal to eliminate preventable permanent vision loss in children.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2019;56(3):146–150.]
El Generalísimo: configuración, prácticas políticas y representación del poder supremo (México, 1810-1822)
Authors: Guzmán Pérez Moisés
Published: May 2019

Este artículo tiene por objeto analizar la lógica política del empleo de Generalísimo en México durante el proceso de emancipación. Estudia su trayectoria militar, las circunstancias en que accedieron al cargo y las actividades que desarrollaron al frente de sus ejércitos entre 1810 y 1822. El tema resulta atractivo y revelador, puesto que permite entender cómo se comenzó a perfilar la figura del caudillo y la manera en la que ejerció el poder supremo en el siglo XIX. La información proviene, principalmente, de archivos y bibliotecas mexicanos y españoles, y de la consulta de una bibliografía de una bibliografía especializada sobre la Independencia de México.
L’Action française et le retour de l’Alsace à la France
Authors: Krempp Puppinck Thérèse
Published: May 2019

À la fin de la Première Guerre mondiale, l’Action française jouit d’un prestige non négligeable car, dès août 1914, elle avait adhéré à l’Union sacrée, cessant toute attaque contre la République et apportant même son soutien à Clemenceau durant la crise de 1917. Après la guerre, elle accepte le jeu politique des institutions républicaines et démocratiques en participant aux élections législatives de 1919, ce qui lui donne une stature politique plus affirmée, même si ses députés sont très peu nombreux. Ainsi, de 1918 jusqu’à l’avènement du Cartel des gauches, l’Action française atteint sa phase d’influence maximale dans l’opinion publique. Elle s’implante d’ailleurs progressivement en Alsace. Comment s’est-elle positionnée face aux multiples problèmes liés à la réintégration de l’Alsace à la France ? Le malaise alsacien qui se développe dès la fin de la guerre trouve-t-il un écho au sein de l’Action française, qui par ailleurs s’est toujours exprimée en faveur d’une décentralisation face à une IIIe République extrêmement centralisée ? Cet article analyse le positionnement de l’organe de presse du mouvement royaliste face au mécontentement qui s’amplifie dans les provinces désannexées, et face aux prémices de l’autonomiste local.
Cloud Computing and Innovations
Authors: Devare Manoj Himmatrao
Published: May 2019

Cloud computing ignited many innovations and disruptions in the traditional way of doing business. The innovations in cloud computing are countable, and innovations due to cloud computing are endless, as there are several applications where cloud computing has proven its usefulness. The discussion starts with innovation records by software companies that happened due to cloud computing. This chapter illuminates an amalgamation of advanced concepts, products, and services in cloud computing. The chapter further discusses the conceptual innovations of API management, serverless computing, content delivery network, storage services, data center technologies, all-flash arrays, and digital twin due to cloud computing.
The Repercussion of the Internet on Psychological Wellbeing
Authors: Bisen Shilpa Suresh , Deshpande Yogesh
Published: May 2019

The internet is an essential and integral part of our lives, whether it's about looking for a meaning of a word, searching for a journal, shopping, or connecting to others. Human beings cannot think of life without the internet. Although it's having a positive impact, the negative side is there. Problematic internet use is defined as non-chemical or behavioral addictions, which involve human-machine interactions and can be harmful as it leads to numerous forms of psychological disorders. The chapter addresses various psychopathologies arising due to excessive internet use (e.g., problematic internet use, online gaming, online gambling, and compulsive cybersex). The chapter frames a strong theoretical background along with recent controversial issues related to the disorder. The chapter is delineated to acquaint readers with new concepts arising in clinical psychology that will help mental health professionals to be well equipped with skills required for the prevention and treatment of internet-related psychological disorders.
Therapeutic Approaches for Internet Addiction
Authors: Shen Libi
Published: May 2019

The invention of the internet has brought us abundant information, convenience, connection, communication, and entertainment in the past five decades. While people enjoy using the Internet, it has also triggered negative effects. Heavy internet users become lost online, some are addicted to games and social media, and others to their smartphones and online shopping. The problem is that often the Internet addicts do not know they are addicted or, even if they do know, they do not take any therapeutic approaches to improve their conditions. Internet addiction can be detrimental to a person's mental and physical health. Since the symptoms of Internet addiction are varied and the consequences can be severe, it is essential to closely examine the treatments for Internet addiction. What approaches should people take if their family members, friends, relatives, students, or themselves are Internet addicted? In this chapter, the researcher attempts to revisit and update research on definitions, theories, models, causes, consequences, symptoms, and treatment of internet addiction.
Outdoor Approaches for Smartphone Addiction
Authors: McKain Danielle
Published: May 2019

Research has shown the value of exposure to nature and specifically children playing outdoors. With the growth of technology and mobile devices, children and adults are often less active outdoors. As digital addiction continues to rise, a common response is promoting the value of the outdoors and going device free. This chapter provides research and recommendations on smartphone addiction and treatment options, as well as, the benefits of the outdoors. The chapter specifically focuses on a variety of approaches, movements, and campaigns for treating smartphone addiction through outdoor activity. Results of these options and limitations of current research will also be presented.
C-Reactive Protein Promotes Inflammation through FcγR-Induced Glycolytic Reprogramming of Human Macrophages
Authors: Newling Melissa , Sritharan Lathees , van der Ham Alwin J. , Hoepel Willianne , Fiechter Renée H. , de Boer Leonie , Zaat Sebastian A. J. , Bisoendial Radjesh J. , Baeten Dominique L. P. , Everts Bart , den Dunnen Jeroen
Published: May 2019

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein produced in high quantities by the liver in response to infection and during chronic inflammatory disorders. Although CRP is known to facilitate the clearance of cell debris and bacteria by phagocytic cells, the role of CRP in additional immunological functions is less clear. This study shows that complexed CRP (phosphocholine [PC]:CRP) (formed by binding of CRP to PC moieties), but not soluble CRP, synergized with specific TLRs to posttranscriptionally amplify TNF, IL-1β, and IL-23 production by human inflammatory macrophages. We identified FcγRI and IIa as the main receptors responsible for initiating PC:CRP–induced inflammation. In addition, we identified the underlying mechanism, which depended on signaling through kinases Syk, PI3K, and AKT2, as well as glycolytic reprogramming. These data indicate that in humans, CRP is not only a marker but also a driver of inflammation by human macrophages. Therefore, although providing host defense against bacteria, PC:CRP–induced inflammation may also exacerbate pathology in the context of disorders such as atherosclerosis.
Distribution of rainfall probability in the Tapajos River Basin, Amazonia, Brazil
Authors: Santos Vanessa Conceição dos , Blanco Claudio , Oliveira Júnior José Francisco de
Published: May 2019

Studies on the probability of rainfall and its spatiotemporal variations are important for the planning of water resources and optimization of the calendar of agricultural activities. This study identifies the occurrence of rain by first-order Markov Chain (MC) and by two states in the Tapajos River Basin (TRB), Amazon, Brazil. Cluster analysis (CA), based on the Ward method, was used to classify homogeneous regions and select samples for checking the probability of rainfall occurrence by season. The historical series of daily rainfall data of 80 stations were used for the period 1990-2014. The CA technique identified 8 homogeneous regions and their probability of occurrence of rainfall, helping to determine which regions and periods have greater need of irrigation. Results of the probability of occurrence of dry and rainy periods in the TRB were used to define the dry (May thru September) and rainy seasons (October thru April). Elements of the matrix transition probabilities showed variability in relation to time and, in addition, the influence of geographical position of seasonal rainfall in determining dry and rainy periods at specific sites in the TRB.
Heavy metals in the São Mateus Stream Basin, Peixe River Basin, Paraiba do Sul River Basin, Brazil
Authors: Rocha Cézar Henrique Barra , Costa Hiago Fernandes , Azevedo Leonardo Pimenta
Published: May 2019

Large-scale enterprises with high potential to pollute need to be licensed, properly supervised and monitored during and after their operations to avoid and/or mitigate impacts in their areas of influence. The São Mateus Stream Basin (SMSB), located in rural area of Juiz de Fora (MG), is impacted by several activities, highlighting a deactivated landfill and an industrial park. This study monitored the concentration of heavy metals in the waters of the main tributaries of the SMSB. Strategic points were selected in each sub-basin, before the mouth and meeting of the Bocaina, Salvaterra and São Mateus Streams, measured monthly between January and December 2014 using the Metalyser probe, and applying the Contamination Index (CI). The CI results showed that the enterprises located in this basin, especially the Park Sul and Salvaterra Landfill in the Bocaina and Salvaterra Streams, respectively, are negatively impacting the quality of these waters. Metals such as Hg, Cu, Pb and Zn were the ones that most violated CONAMA Resolution 357/2005, directing management in order to control the sources of these metals, which are cumulative in organisms and damage the whole trophic chain. The inhabitants of this rural area are not served by any water concessionaire and make use of springs and wells below the level of these streams.
Modeling and hydraulic performance evaluation of a dripper device coupled to a branched water distribution network
Authors: Zanca Renato Braga , Silva Fernando Das Graças Braga da , Sant`Anna Daniele Ornaghi , Silva Alex Takeo Yasumura Lima , Nova Hélcio Francisco Villa , Santos Ivan Felipe dos , Reis José Antônio Tosta dos
Published: May 2019

Irrigation is responsible for approximately 70% of the world’s freshwater consumption and is one of the key factors behind the growing global water scarcity. Irrigation systems and techniques are extremely differentiated and complex. In this context, tools of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) earn relevance, allowing a detailed analysis and forecast of hydraulic behavior in different situations. In order to evaluate flow details in a dripper, this study applies CFD tools to study a drip irrigation system from three different perspectives: (i) analysis of the complete system of piping and dripper; (ii) analysis of only the isolated dripper expanded and biphasic model; and (iii) analysis of the isolated dripper operating in transient regime. Modeling results allowed a full understanding about speed fields, pressure and friction loss along the geometry. The drop formation process in the dripper output could be displayed in detail, and the obtained dripper flow output was close to the nominal value of manufacturer, in the case of the isolated dripper analysis. Although a comparison with results from experiments was not possible at the time, based on manufacturers’ catalogs, results proved satisfactory, leading to successful simulations.
Эрмитова метрика и бесконечная диэдральная группа
Authors: Goldberg Bryan , Yang Rongwei
Published: May 2019

Для набора $A=(A_1,A_2,…,A_n)$ элементов унитальной банаховой алгебры $\mathcal B$ рассматривается ассоциированный с ним многопараметрический пучок $A(z)=z_1 A_1 + z_2 A_2 + …+z_n A_n$. Проективным спектром $P(A)$ этого набора называется множество точек $z\in \mathbb C^n$, для которых элемент $A(z)$ необратим. С помощью фундаментальной формы $\Omega _A=-\omega _A^*\wedge \omega _A$, где $\omega _A(z) = A^{-1}(z) dA(z)$ - форма Маурера-Картана, Р. Дуглас и Р. Янг определили и исследовали естественную эрмитову метрику на резольвентном множестве $P^c(A)=\mathbb{C}^n\setminus P(A)$. В настоящей работе данная метрика изучается в случае бесконечной диэдральной группы $D_\infty = \langle a,t\mid a^2=t^2 =1\rangle $ относительно левого регулярного представления $\lambda $. Для неоднородного пучка $R(z) = I+z_1\lambda (a)+z_2\lambda (t)$ метрика на $P^c(R)$ вычислена в явном виде и показано, что пополнение множества $P^c(R)$ относительно этой метрики есть $\mathbb{C}^2\setminus \{(\pm 1,0), (0,\pm 1)\}$. Исключительные точки $(\pm 1,0)$, $(0,\pm 1)$ соответствуют классическому спектру $\sigma (\lambda (a))=\sigma (\lambda (t))=\{\pm 1\}$. Настоящая работа является продолжением исследований Р. Дугласа, Р. Янга (2018) и Р.И. Григорчука, Р. Янга (2017).
Особые множества экстремальных управлений в задачах оптимального управления
Authors: Nikol'skii Mikhail Sergeevich
Published: May 2019

Рассматриваются некоторые задачи оптимального управления на минимум интегрального функционала с фиксированным временем движения управляемого объекта и свободным правым концом. В них изучается множество точек вырождения принципа максимума Л.С. Понтрягина (особое множество) для экстремального управления. Для широкого класса линейных управляемых систем получены достаточные условия, при которых особое множество либо пусто, либо состоит из конечного множества точек. Также построен пример управляемой системы, в котором особое множество имеет очень общий вид.
Метод программных итераций в игровой задаче о реализации траекторий в функциональном множестве
Authors: Chentsov Alexander Georgievich
Published: May 2019

Рассматривается дифференциальная игра, в которой один из участников стремится реализовать траекторию в заданном множестве вектор-функций на конечном промежутке времени; цель второго участника противоположна. Для построения множества успешной разрешимости этой задачи, определяемой функциональным целевым множеством, используется метод программных итераций. Существо метода составляет универсальная игровая задача программного управления, зависящая от параметров, характеризующих ограничения на начальные фрагменты траекторий. В качестве допустимых процедур управления используются многозначные квазистратегии (относительно конфликтно управляемой системы предполагаются выполненными условия обобщенной единственности и равномерной ограниченности программных движений).
Оптимизация экономического роста в модели Дасгупты-Хила-Солоу-Стиглица при непостоянной отдаче от расширения масштабов производства
Authors: Aseev Sergey Mironovich , Besov Konstantin Olegovich , Kaniovski Serguei Yurievich
Published: May 2019

Проводится полное строго математически обоснованное исследование оптимальных стратегий инвестирования в производственный капитал и оптимальных режимов эксплуатации невозобновляемого ресурса в известной модели экономического роста Дасгупты-Хила-Солоу-Стиглица при наличии амортизации капитала. При этом рассматриваются различные значения величины отдачи от расширения масштабов производства. Доказан общий результат о существовании оптимального управления. Показано, что в ситуации, когда коэффициент эластичности производства по используемому ресурсу равен единице, оптимальное управление может не существовать. При помощи специального варианта принципа максимума Понтрягина для задач оптимального управления на бесконечном интервале времени охарактеризовано поведение всех возможных оптимальных режимов. Обсуждаются также общие методологические трудности, возникающие в задачах оптимального управления для моделей экономического роста на бесконечном интервале времени, которым не уделяется должное внимание в экономической литературе, в результате чего представленные там решения часто не выглядят строго математически обоснованными. В заключительной части работы дается экономическая интерпретация полученных результатов.
Corruption and the forestry industry in Papua New Guinea: transnational actors, local dynamics and environmental impact
Authors: Harris Hannah
Published: May 2019

Corruption and environmental degradation are interrelated challenges. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), the relationship between corruption and the environment can be seen in the continuing corruption that exists in the country's forestry industry. The article focuses on key actors, values and interests across geographic and institutional spheres who contribute to corrupt incentives in PNG. The PNG government, foreign corporations, customary land owners, NGOs, multilateral organizations, even foreign governments and consumers; all play a role in the PNG context. These actors and their motives must be understood and harnessed to reduce corruption and improve environmental outcomes in PNG. To balance power dynamics and incentives among these actors requires the use of multiple legal and political tools: political pressure, international law, domestic legislation, aid and technical assistance, education and enforcement of existing legal frameworks are all components of the solution. The concept of an experimentalist governance framework for environmental protection is valuable in this context, due to its fluidity, responsiveness and adaptability in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
Green banking frameworks in Asia with an in-depth focus on Bangladesh and China
Authors: Kunhibava Sherin , Ling Sarah Tan Yen , Rahman Nur Faizira Abdul , Ruslan Md Khalil
Published: May 2019

Green banking frameworks encourage banks to manage their in-house operations and lend and invest in an environmentally sustainable manner. There are at present six nations in Asia that have a green banking framework – Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Mongolia and Vietnam. Each of the six countries have distinctive green banking policies and frameworks suited to their own national agendas. This article aims to provide a summary of the main green banking frameworks issued by each country's respective regulatory authority or banking association and possible reasons why these six countries have established such a framework. It then focuses specifically on the framework and banking policies practiced in Bangladesh and China, given their experience and strong establishments. The effects of introducing green banking frameworks and policies in Bangladesh and China are also accessed. The article then concludes with recommendations on what more can be done to enhance green banking in Bangladesh and China.
The Effect Teacher Led Reflection Plays on Students' Civic Responsibility Perceptions Following FFA Civic Engagement Activities
Authors: Bird William A. , Bowling Amanda M. , Ball Anna L.
Published: May 2019

Civic engagement activities are utilized to enhance youth’s citizenship skills and content knowledge, and to strengthen the community’s status. Post-activity reflections can be utilized to strengthen the benefits of civic engagement activities but are often underutilized. This quasi-experimental study sought to determine the influence of guided reflection following FFA civic engagement activities on students’ self-perceived civic responsibility. Through the use of a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design, four schools and students who participated in FFA civic engagement activities (n = 138) were randomly assigned to either a group discussion after reflection or a no-reflection group. It was found that throughout all time periods, students felt slightly connected to their community, community needs awareness, and civic efficacy. It was also found that the reflection treatment group exhibited statistically significantly higher community needs awareness and civic efficacy construct mean scores than the no-reflection group. It is recommended for FFA chapters to provide a wide variety of short-term civic engagement activities with reflection components.
Agriculture Student Perceptions of Career Success Factors: Ranking Attributes of Collegiate Experiences
Authors: Feldpausch Julie A. , Bir Courtney L. , Olynk Widmar Nicole J. , Zuelly Stacy M. , Richert Brian T.
Published: May 2019

Extension’s ability to purposively develop the capacity of its agents to effectively work with and lead people is limited by a lack of data that identifies for which competencies agents need training. Interpersonal leadership competencies are widely recognized as important for Extension professionals and the literature indicates they are linked with job satisfaction, motivation, and performance. The Borich method was used to identify priority training needs for Extension agents in Florida within the interpersonal leadership domain. A Principal Component Analysis revealed the interpersonal leadership competencies could be operationalized into two latent constructs, conflict management and group leadership. Competencies for which training is most needed were mostly part of the conflict management construct. The results can be used to intentionally design professional development programs, improve the state’s competency model, and inform future research related to conflict in Extension.
Long-term records of glacier surface velocities in the Ötztal Alps (Austria)
Authors: Stocker-Waldhuber Martin , Fischer Andrea , Helfricht Kay , Kuhn Michael
Published: May 2019

Abstract. Climatic forcing affects glacier mass balance, which
causes changes in ice flow dynamics and glacier length changes on different
timescales. Mass balance and length changes are operationally used for
glacier monitoring, whereas only a few time series of glacier dynamics have
been recorded. Here we present a unique dataset of yearly averaged ice flow
velocity measurements at stakes and stone lines covering more than 100 years
on Hintereisferner and more than 50 years on Kesselwandferner. Moreover, the
dataset contains sub-seasonal variations in ice flow from Gepatschferner and
Taschachferner covering almost 10 years. The ice flow velocities on
Hintereisferner and (especially) on Kesselwandferner show great variation
between advancing and retreating periods, with magnitudes increasing from
the stakes at higher elevations to the lower-elevated stakes, making ice
flow records at ablation stakes a very sensitive indicator of glacier state.
Since the end of the latest glacier advances from the 1970s to the 1980s,
the ice flow velocities have decreased continuously, a strong indicator of
the negative mass balances of the glaciers in recent decades. The velocity
datasets of the four glaciers are available at https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.896741.
Posibilidad de acuerdos sobre las concepciones de currículo para la formación de maestros
Authors: Giraldo Elida , Cadavid Ana María , Flórez Sarah
Published: May 2019

El currículo sigue siendo un asunto de indagación y problematización vigente en los programas de educación superior y particularmente en aquellos que forman maestros. Si bien la tendencia es a considerarlo desde una perspectiva instrumental y técnica, en este trabajo partimos de perspectivas críticas y comprensivas. Por ello, este estudio de caso, de corte cualitativo, llevado a cabo en una Facultad de Educación de una universidad pública donde se ofrecen diversos programas, nos proponemos indagar sobre las concepciones de currículo presentes en los programas de formación de maestros, así como las características del mismo. La investigación se enfoca: en las diversas formas de concebir el currículo en los programas, aun siendo parte de la misma unidad académica; en el lugar de la flexibilidad y la integración curricular como preocupaciones importantes; y en la configuración/estructuración de los programas, que no es homogénea, pero determina unos recorridos en la formación de quienes participan de las propuestas. A partir de la discusión, una de las implicaciones fundamentales es la necesidad de hacer acuerdos acerca de las concepciones de currículo que guían la acción y la práctica docente y respecto de las formas particulares en las cuales se estructuran/configuran las propuestas, atendiendo a esos “mínimos comunes” que posibilitan el diálogo y la construcción colectiva.
The Validity of Okun’s Law in North Macedonia
Authors: Tumanoska Despina
Published: May 2019

This paper investigates the relationship between unemployment rates (youth and total) and GDP growth in North Macedonia, within the context of Okun’s Law. The econometric analysis of the paper is based on The Auto-regression Distributed Lags Model, using data for the period 1991-2017 collected from different data basis. The econometric analysis suggests that there is a statistically significant long-run relationship between the GDP growth and total unemployment in North Macedonia, at the 1% level of probability. In particular, the findings show that a 1% increase in the economic growth will lead to decrease of the total unemployment for 2.57%. No short- or long-run relationship between GDP growth and youth unemployment was detected.
Unamuno y su crítica al separatismo lingüístico regional
Authors: Maroco dos Santos Emanuel José
Published: May 2019

La crítica de Unamuno al separatismo lingüístico de las demás regiones españolas es célebre y sobradamente conocida. Sin embargo, aunque conocida en su planteamiento más general, muchos de sus aspectos son desconocidos para la mayoría de los intérpretes de su pensamiento. En este artículo, intentaremos reagrupar todas las críticas que Unamuno dirigió al euskera, al gallego y al catalán con vistas a comprender la razón por la cual se opuso a su establecimiento como lenguas oficiales en sus respectivas regiones. Se trata, pues, de un trabajo histórico-hermenéutico de reconstrucción del pensamiento del autor. Sin embargo, no siendo nuestro objetivo discutir con Unamuno sus polémicas tesis lingüísticas, no dejaremos de analizarlas, presentando lo que a nuestro juicio es el gran error lingüístico-cultural de don Miguel de Unamuno.
Examination of Index Model and Prediction of Beta –A Case Study Examination in IT Sector
Authors: Kumar B Rajesh , Fernandez Manuel
Published: May 2019

This study examines the determinants of stock returns of IT companies based on index model. The study examines the index model using the case analysis of stock returns of three IT Companies-Apple, Google and Microsoft. The analysis was done using the latest five-year monthly data. The study reveals that market index returns is a powerful determinant of stock returns. In terms of sensitivity as measured by beta values, Apple was most sensitive to fluctuations in market returns followed by Google and Microsoft stock returns. The study also examines the predictive ability of current beta using five-year data series of 15 IT companies. The results were statistically insignificant.
Processing of Superfine and Ultrafine Phosphate of a Phosphomud (Part Two)
Authors: Ibrahim Suzan S. , Yassin Khaled E. , Boulos Tawfik R.
Published: May 2019

Mineral industries in common generate a lot of rejects in the form of fines and slimes, which ultimately create environmental and social problems besides causing losses of mineral values. In view of the recent stringent policy imposed on the environment, there is an urgent need to attempt possible simple and cheap solutions to such problems. These slimes have long been considered in the industry to be unrecoverable. It has been standard practice over many years in the phosphate industry to separate and discard the fines and ultrafine particles.

In this respect, the present study shed light on the recovery of super and ultrafine phosphate of a phosphomud produced after the processing of an East Mediterranean phosphate ore. Falcon Concentrator model SB40-VFD (semi-continuous with variable frequency drive) was used in this study to recover the -32 micron phosphate fines of D50=11 micron. The effect of the main variables of the semi-continuous Falcon concentrator model SB40-VFD, including the bowl rotation frequency Hz, the fluidizing water pressure psi, and feeding rate g/min on the separation efficiency were followed up. In addition, two feeding modes based on a particle size-by-size were tried in this study: The sample was fed as a global -32 micron sample or as two fractions, -32+11 micron, and -11 micron samples. Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD) was applied on the Falcon separation of the -11 micron fraction with D50 < 3 micron alone to model and optimize the separation process for the two responses: the recovered phosphate grade and recovery.

Results showed that the phosphate fines containing 14.73% P2O5, 15.03% acid insoluble, and 19.07% loss in ignition was recovered with grade and P2O5 recovery reaching 28.29%, and 95.97% in case of separating the overall -32 micron sample as one feed. In case of the fractionated feeding samples, the total grade and recovery reached 29.21%, and 88.42%, respectively. The application of the CCRD results showed that the bowl rotation frequency showed to have the main irreversible effect on the product grade, where the fluidizing water pressure had the main reversible effect on the recovery. On the other hand, feeding rate showed some effect on the product grade with almost no effect on its P2O5 recovery%.
A subclass of harmonic univalent functions with positive coefficients
Authors: Dixit K.  K. , Porwal Saurabh
Published: May 2019

Complex-valued harmonic functions that are univalent and sense-preserving in the open unit disc $U$ can be written in the form $f=h+\bar g$, where $h$ and $g$ are analytic in $U$. In this paper authors introduce the class, $R_H(\beta)$, $(1<\beta \le 2)$ consisting of harmonic univalent functions $f=h+\bar g$, where $h$ and $g$ are of the form $ h(z)=z+ \sum_{k=2}^\infty |a_k|z^k $ and $ g(z)= \sum_{k=1}^\infty |b_k| z^k $ for which $\Re\{h'(z)+g'(z)\}<\beta$. We obtain distortion bounds extreme points and radii of convexity for functions belonging to this class and discuss a class  preserving integral operator. We also show that class studied in this paper is closed under convolution and convex combinations.
Cohomology of finite abelian $p$-groups and free actions
Authors: Alzubaidy Kahtan H
Published: May 2019

The generators of the integral cohomology ring $H^*(G, {\Bbb Z})$ of a finite abelian $p$-group $G$ have been constructed and an application to free action of a finite group on a product of spheres $(S^n)^k$ has been given.
A subclass of harmonic functions with negative coefficients defined by Dziok-Srivastava operator
Authors: Murugusundaramoorthy G. , Vijaya K. , Frasin Basem Aref
Published: May 2019

Making use of the Dziok-Srivastava operator, we introduce the class $% \mathcal{R}_{\overline{\mathcal{H}}}^{p,q}([\alpha _1],\lambda ,\gamma )$ of complex valued harmonic functions. We investigate the coefficient bounds, distortion inequalities , extreme points and inclusion results for this class.
Fluid flow in asymmetric channel
Authors: Muthu P. , Berhane Tesfahun
Published: May 2019

In this paper, we investigate steady, viscous, incompressible fluid flow in an asymmetric channel with absorbing walls which may have possible applications in flows in renal tubules. The effect of fluid absorption through permeable wall is accounted for by prescribing flux as a function of axial distance. The nonlinear governing equations of motion are linearized by perturbation method by assuming $\delta$ (ratio of inlet width to wavelength) as a small parameter and the resulting equations are solved by numerical methods. The effects of reabsorption coefficient ($ \alpha $) and phase difference ($ \phi $) on the velocity profiles, mean pressure drop and wall shear stress are studied and explained graphically.
Spectral analysis for the matrix Sturm-Liouville operator on a finite interval
Authors: Bondarenko Natalia
Published: May 2019

The inverse spectral problem is investigated for the matrix Sturm-Liouville equation on a finite interval. Properties of spectral characteristics are provided, a constructive procedure for the solution of the inverse problem along with necessary and sufficient conditions for its solvability is obtained.
An interior inverse problem for Sturm-Liouville operators with eigenparameter dependent boundary conditions
Authors: Yu-Ping Wang
Published: May 2019

In this paper, we consider the inverse problem for Sturm-Liouvilleoperators with eigenparameter dependent boundary conditions and show that thepotential q(x) can be uniquely determined by a set of values of eigenfunctions atsome interior point and parts of two spectra.
Does perceived top management involvement and knowledge sharing affect perceived project performance? Evidence from the banking sector
Authors: Milošević Nela , Tošković Oliver , Rakočević Slađana Barjaktarović
Published: May 2019

This study explores the impact of perceived top management involvement and knowledge sharing on perceived project performance. Relationships are examined from a sample of CEOs, directors and project managers from one large international bank in Serbia. Our results confirm that the “human factor” is critical to project success because perceived top management commitment exerts the most relevant direct relation, in addition to having an indirect relation through perceived knowledge management. Moreover, a nontrivial proportion of perceived project success (35%) is explained through perceived top management involvement and knowledge sharing.
CSR reporting practice: Is there room for integration? – Evidence from Serbian foreign investors
Authors: Knežević Goranka , Pavlović Vladan
Published: May 2019

Despite the efforts of companies to invest into CSR reporting and to communicate information to various stakeholders these efforts in Serbia are still at a very low level compared with the developed countries. In this study content analysis is conducted on a sample of companies comprising the list of all investors in Serbia investing more than 100 million € and classified into Privatization M&A and Greenfield investors. CSR disclosure index and Integration index are created and correlation has been established between the two, leading to the conclusion that companies that invest into the CSR reporting put much more effort to integrate financial and non-financial information. From the analysis, it emerges that Privatization segment of sample has a high level of content integration and CSR while Greenfield investor show low level of achievements in CSR and integration process. This paper calls for the need to establish long term orientation towards CSR issues and integration by Serbian foreign investors companies.
Wirtschaftswachstum aufgeben? Zur Struktur wachstumskritischer Argumente
Authors: Mattauch Linus , Siegmeier Jan , Funke Franziska
Published: May 2019

Der Beitrag prüft Argumente dafür, dass weiteres Wirtschaftswachstum mit Klimaschutz nicht zu vereinbaren und angesichts negativer gesellschaftlicher Auswirkungen nicht erstrebenswert sei. Von einer gegenwärtig inadäquaten Regulierung kann jedoch nicht auf die Unmöglichkeit einer adäquaten in der Zukunft geschlossen werden. Selbst wenn gegenwärtiges Wachstum nicht förderlich für manche gesellschaftlichen Ziele ist, folgt nicht, dass man diese durch weniger Wachstum besser erreicht.