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Policy Model of Lake Toba Preservation by Parmalim Community
Authors: Irmayani Tengku , Amin Muryanto , Ginting Evi Novida
Published: June 2017

The study describes how to analyze and create a policy model in the preservation of Lake Toba based on the values of local wisdom by the Parmalim community. Parmalim religion is the religion of Batak people since a long time ago that teaches the concept of ‘Ugasan’ which means the balance life between man and nature, where a man can cultivate the nature and protect it from the damage. The study used a qualitative approach and data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and observation. The study site in Desa Hutatinggi, Kecamatan Laguboti, Kabupaten Toba Samosir where the majority of Parmalim Community lived there and also in the villages of Parmalim communities around the Lake Toba. Results from this study are that there are some living habits by Parmalim Community in preserving the nature as selective logging, replant the trees and preserve the purity of the water, especially Lake Toba (Marpangir) as part of the rituals of their faith. The results also explain that the habit of conserving nature is still run by the community Parmalim although generally do not have the support of the people around them, especially from governments. Based on the research results, it is suggested to create a policy model for local authorities to preserve Lake Toba based on Parmalim’s local wisdom so local wisdom and Lake Toba can be maintained.
On Being Social: How Social Identity Impacts Social Commerce for the Millennial Shopper
Authors: Jacobsen Stephanie , Ganim Barnes Nora
Published: June 2017

Millennials are a technologically sophisticated generation, who have the purchasing power to change the face of retailing. A significant proportion of their shopping is done online and they utilize their social networks while engaging in the shopping process- a current area of interest termed “social commerce”. No single group is better positioned to take advantage of social commerce, and yet, it’s possible that Millennials are participating in social networks and online shopping in order to better define their social identities. This study summarizes data from three years of longitudinal research into the use of social media by Millennials on three platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. The results show that Millennials prefer to utilize the identity shaping aspects of social media and commerce. We recommend that platforms allow more identity formation in order to increase the likelihood that Millennials not only use the platform, but also make purchases through them.
Challenges and options for meeting the needs of pulses-A review
Authors: Pathak A. R. , Pithia M. S. , Javia R. M. , Mehta D. R.
Published: June 2017

Pulses are important crops for food and nutritional security worldwide. Traditional cropping pattern almost always included a pulse crop either as a mixed crop or in rotation, the commercialization of agriculture has encouraged the practice of sole-cropping. India produces a quarter of the world’s pulses accounting for largest share in the world production, both in quantity and variety. The major pulses grown in India are chickpea, Pigeonpea and Mungbean during 2013-14. Thus the poor production of pulses have not only created an imbalance in the demand and supply, but also resulted in soaring import bills, unpredictable price rise and low profit compared to competing crops. Average annual growth rate of area (4.5 per cent) and production (9.6 per cent) was maximum in chickpea during 2008-09 to 2013-14. Productivity of pulses increased from 441 kg/ha during 1950-51 to 764 kg/ha during 2013-14. There was enormous interstate variation seen in area, production of total pulses. The picture of net per capita per day availability of pulses has fallen drastically from 60 g to 42 g during 1951 to 2013. This shortfall has serious nutritional implications especially to children and women in rural areas. To achieve self sufficiency in pulses, there is a need to increase production up to 26.5 million tons by the year 2050. Research efforts, easy and timely availability of critical inputs and creation of seed village will be helpful in achieving self sufficiency.
Effect of nanofertilizers on growth and yield of selected cereals - A review
Authors: Jyothi T.V. , Hebsur N.S.
Published: June 2017

Nanoscience coupled with nanotechnology has emerged as possible cost-cutting measure to prodigal farming and environmental clean-up operations. Nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, which is more widely known using the novel term ‘nanotechnology’, is an emerging multidisciplinary field that can have enormous potential impact on our society. Nanofertilizers facilitate slow and steady release of nutrients and thereby reduce the loss of nutrients and enhance the nutrient use efficiency. The full recommended rate of conventional and nanofertilizer (FRR-CF+FRR-NF) enhanced the plant height, chlorophyll content, number of reproductive tillers, panicles, and spikelets in rice. The magnitudes of increase over the FRR-CF were 3.6%, 2.72%, 9.10%, 9.10%, and 15.42%, respectively. In rice, an exposure to Zn NP (at 0, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 150 mg L-1) caused significant changes in root and shoot length and mass (fresh and dry mass). The ZnO nanoparticles increased the shoot dry matter and leaf area indexes by 63.8% and 69.7% respectively in mineral poor soils. The effect of TiO2 Nano particles was significant on number of corn in plant, maize dry weight and corn yield in P£0.05 in . Mean comparison showed that the highest number of corn in plant (10.10), maize dry weight (2396.35 kg ha-1) and corn yield (1744.13 kg ha-1) were achieved by flowering stage. Silver nanoparticles in 25 ppm concentration have showed significant improvement in maximum leaf area and highest grain yield while 75 ppm concentration resulted in decrease in grain yield in wheat. Maximum number of grains per spike was recorded with 25 ppm followed by 50 ppm whereas maximum 100-grain weight was obtained for 25 and 125 ppm soil applied silver nanoparticles in wheat.
Role of niacin supplementation in dairy cattle: A review
Authors: Panda* S. , Panda N. , Panigrahy K.K. , Gupta S. K. , Mishra S.P. , Laishram M.
Published: June 2017

Niacin (Vitamin B3) is significantly important for the metabolism of animals and human beings due to its incorporation into the coenzymes NAD and NADP. For dairy cows, the microbial synthesis of niacin in the rumen is an important source besides its availability from feed and endogenous formation. This vitamin is involved in various energy-yielding pathways and for synthesis of amino acid and fatty acid; for which it is important for milk production. Supplementation of niacin has beneficial effects on growth of cattle. The production performance of dairy cows fed with niacin at 6g/day may not be satisfactory, but supplementation of 12g of niacin per head per day can increase milk production by about 1lb. An optimistic return on asset is possible if the supplementation is limited to high producing early lactation cows. Supplementing the dairy animals with a dose of 6-12g of niacin will not only protect them from various metabolic diseases but will also help them defend from severe heat stress; ultimately leading to augmentation of their health, production potential and economy.
Evaluation of quality and stability of chhana whey beverage fermented with lactic acid bacteria
Authors: Saha Priti , Ray P. R. , Hazra Tanmay
Published: June 2017

A large amount of whey is being produced in India every day during preparation of chhana and chhana based sweetmeats. The drainage of the whey produced not only increases the BOD load of the environment but also causes loss of essential nutrients. Preparation of chhana whey based fermented beverage is one of the key processes of effective utilization of whey. In the present study two chhana whey based beverages were prepared separately by fermenting the whey with two different cultures namely Streptococcus thermophilus NCDC-74 (Beverage I) and Yoghurt culture YC-470 containing Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus (Beverage II) by adding at 2% inoculum level. The average total solid, fat, protein and lactose content were found to be 22.30, 0.18, 0.259, 4.39% and 22.79, 0.20, 0.26, 4.31% in beverage I and beverage II respectively. The overall sensory score of both the beverages were significantly higher (P less than 0.05) than that of control sample. Both the beverages were acceptable up to 20 days when stored at 7±2°C.
Effect of banana (Musa paradisiaca) pseudostem juice on proteolytic and lipolytic changes in cow milk (Musa paradisiaca) during storage
Authors: Ray Pinaki Ranjan , Ghatak Pijuskanti Kr. , Chakraborty Chaitali , Maji Soma
Published: June 2017

Proteolytic and lipolytic changes in cow milk were studied after addition of banana pseudostem juice (BPJ) for preservation. Raw cow milk added with 0.3 % (v/v) BPJ had a shelf life of 6 h at 30+ 20C unlike control sample (without BPJ) which kept well for 4 h only under identical condition during storage. The proteolytic changes in raw cow milk due to addition of BPJ was studied by Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and fatty acid composition was determined by Gas Liquid Chromatography (GLC) technique. The electrophoretic profile of casein of both control and BPJ treated cow milk samples exhibited casein band of molecular weight between 29 KD and 43 KD. The concentration of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids was found to be 65.97% and 29.66% in cow milk. No significant change in the electrophoretic profile of BPJ treated samples was observed during the study when compared with that of untreated milk samples. Non-significant differences in the contents of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids as well as in the individual fatty acid were observed in raw cow milk preserved with BPJ for 6 h at 30+ 20C. Individual fatty acid present in cow milk also did not exhibit any significant change among themselves during storage. It is concluded that addition of 0.3 % (v/v) BPJ did not cause any significant change in the fat and protein quality of cow milk when stored at 30+ 20C for 6 h as electrophoretic and fatty acid profile is concerned.
Effect of Aloe vera juice incorporation on textural and sensory characteristics of fresh peda
Authors: Srikanth* Keerthi , Kartikeyan S. , Kumar S. Sharath
Published: June 2017

The present investigation has been aimed to study the effect of incorporation of Aloe vera juice on textural and sensory characteristics of fresh Peda. Control peda from standardised buffalo milk (To) and four lots of experimental peda samples were manufactured by incorporating Aloe vera juice at 5 (T1), 10 (T2), 15 (T3) and 20 (T4) per cent by weight of khoa at patting stage. The fresh peda samples were analysed for sensory (colour and appearance, body and texture, flavour, sweetness and overall acceptability) and textural (hardness, adhesiveness, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess and chewiness) qualities. The control had lowest hardness (1634.64g) and chewiness (51.87g.mm). The incorporation of aloe vera juice on peda samples with respect to springiness, cohesiveness and gumminess was does not shown statistical difference as compared to control. Though the level of Aloe vera juice incorporation was influenced on hardness, chewiness and all sensory characteristics of fresh peda samples. However Aloe vera juice incorporation level increased, sensory scores decreased as compared to control.
Prediction of phenotypic value of lifetime performance traits on the basis of early performance traits in Murrah buffaloes
Authors: Dev Kapil , Dhaka S.S. , Yadav A.S.
Published: June 2017

In order to achieve the objective, data pertaining to 171 Murrah buffaloes, progeny of 49 sires maintained at Buffalo Research Centre, Hisar were considered for the prediction of lifetime traits from early lactation traits over a period of 24 years from 1990 to 2013. The prediction of phenotypic values of lifetime performance traits viz. Life time milk yield (LTMY), Production life (PL), Milk yield per day of productive life (MY/PL), herd life (HL) and milk yield per day of herd life (MY/HL) were obtained. The equation having the combination of first five lactation traits is recommended for the prediction of phenotypic value of lifetime traits in Murrah buffalo. Accuracy of direct selection for LTMY, PL, MY/PL, HL and MY/HL was 0.42, 0.51, 0.33, 0.51 and 0.54, respectively. The index involving independent variables of first lactation early performance traits had an accuracy of 0.40, 0.39, 0.37, 0.19 and 0.37 for LTMY, PL, MY/PL, HL and MY/HL, respectively. Generally the first lactation milk yield, first peak milk yield and first calving intervals of all lactations contributed maximum to R2 value for all lifetime traits. Therefore, it may be concluded that selection on the basis of first lactation milk yield, first peak yield and first calving interval would also improve the lifetime performance.
Studies on the development and storage of cocoa -mulhati guava based products
Authors: Pawar* Kanika , Sharma D. K. , Garg M. K. , Singh V. K.
Published: June 2017

Cocoa-mulhati guava toffee/ bar/nuggets are concentrated product having good nutritive value, appeal and are consumed readily as a confectionery product. The varying amount of ingredients such as sugar, skim milk powder and mulhati were added to guava pulp for formulating cocoa-mulhati guava product. The prepared products were subjected to physico-chemical (total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, acidity, sugars and total phenols) and nutritional analysis. The value added products (toffee/ bar/ nuggets) were also evaluated for colour, appearance, flavor, taste, texture and overall acceptability. Cocoa- mulhati-guava based product (toffee/bar/nuggets) prepared with 1 kg guava pulp, 600 g sugar, 150 g skim milk powder and 40 g of mulhati powder was found to be best in terms of sensory acceptance. It was found to have moisture, fat, protein and carbohydrate of 7.8 percent, 16 percent, 0.1 percent and 76 percent respectively. Total soluble solids, total and reducing sugars increased significantly with increase in storage time. Value added products were found to be acceptable even after three months of storage period; however, there was decrease in ascorbic acid, total phenols and overall acceptability of products during storage period.
Studies on absorption of nutrients using intestinal sacs of rats fed on different diets
Authors: Sood* D. R. , Kalim Shahina , Sood Rajat
Published: June 2017

Absorption of glucose, sucrose, glutamic acid and methionine was studied using the intestinal everted sac technique. Rats were fed with potato tubers of Kufri Ashoka, Kufri Chipsona-1 and Kufri Chipsona-2 in combination with casein in 1:1 ratio and casein as a control at eight per cent, protein level. Absorption of sucrose, glucose, glutamic acid and methionine was monitored spectrophotometrically and of glucose, sucrose and glutamic acid by 14C radio assay using scintillation counting. In general, glutamic acid showed higher absorption values than glucose, sucrose and methionine by both the techniques. Rats fed on casein diet exhibited maximum absorption of glutamic acid and methionine. Incorporation of 10 ?mole of lithium decreased considerably the absorption of glucose, sucrose, glutamic acid and methionine. Absorption of nutrients differed between casein and casein-potato tubers diets.
Sensory and nutritional evaluation of beans potato vegetables
Authors: Rani* Mamta , Punia Darshan
Published: June 2017

The objective of this study was to determine the sensory and nutritional compositioaln of products prepared from fresh beans. Four types of fresh beans powder viz. cluster bean, cowpea bean, french bean and sem bean were used for dry beans-potato vegetable preparation. All the four types of vegetables were “Liked very much” on the basis of their organoleptic analysis. Moisture content of beans vegetable prepared using fresh beans ranged from 74.61 to 80.99 per cent. The crude protein content was the maximum in cowpea bean potato vegetable (13.85%) followed by french bean (13.65%), cluster bean (12.25%) and sem bean potato vegetable (11.99%). Crude fiber content in potato beans vegetable ranged from 5.94 to 6.79 per cent. Among the four types of beans-potato vegetables, total, insoluble and soluble dietary fiber content was found to be highest in cluster bean vegetable and the lowest in sem bean vegetable. Sem bean vegetable contained the maximum (131.86 mg/100g and 250.86 mg/100g) amount of calcium and phosphorus while french bean vegetable contained the minimum (49.25 mg/100gand 242.94 mg/100g) amount. All the four types of potato beans vegetable differed significantly (P less than 0.05) among themselves for iron content. French bean potato vegetable contained the maximum amount of zinc (5.32mg/100g) while cowpea bean contained the minimum (3.04). Total magnesium content of potato beans vegetable ranged from 63.65 to 98.52mg/100g. Potato bean vegetable prepared using four types of beans differed significantly (p£0.05) among themselves for their potassium content.
Effects of a Mindful Rational Living Intervention on the Experience of Destructive Emotions
Authors: Chenneville Tiffany , Machacek Marielle , Little Tara , Aguilar Eliana , De Nadai Alessandro
Published: June 2017

The objective of this study was to measure the effects of a 90-day mindful rational living (MRL) program on the experience of destructive emotions—anger, anxiety, depression, guilt—among a normal population in a pilot trial. The MRL program combines mindfulness meditation techniques with rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) strategies. Participants were 17 adults who completed the MRL program. Participants completed pre- and post-intervention assessments, which included scales measuring anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, rumination, shame, and subjective happiness. As hypothesized, participants showed significant decreases in anger, rumination, anxiety, depression, and shame after participating in the MRL program. There were no significant increases in subjective happiness. Findings from this pilot study provide preliminary support for the potential utility of interventions that combine mindfulness meditation with REBT strategies and can be used as the basis of future studies.
Social Anxiety and Relationship Formation During the College Transition: Self-Verification, Self-Image, and Victimization
Authors: Valentiner David P. , Skowronski John J. , Mounts Nina S. , Holzman Jacob B.
Published: June 2017

This study tested a self-verification model of social anxiety in the context of relationship formation during the transition to college. Incoming college freshmen (N = 68) completed measures of social anxiety and social self-esteem at the beginning of college and 10 weeks later. Using sociometric ratings completed 10 weeks later, relational victimization appeared to be a unitary construct and not distinct from physical victimization. Participants with low social self-esteem at Time 1 were subsequently seen as victimized, reported disliking spending time at Time 2 with peers who reported liking them, and reported high social anxiety at Time 2 even in the absence of subsequent victimization. The implications of these results for understanding the role of self-verification processes in the maintenance of self-image and social anxiety are discussed.
Addressing the Health Care Delivery Needs in the Acute Care Setting by Developing a Postmaster’s Acute Care Certification Program
Authors: Miley Helen , Reinisch Courtney
Published: June 2017

The state of New Jersey certifies nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists from all specialties as advanced practice nurses (APNs). There are more than 4,000 certified APNs in the state in 17 specialty areas. APNs in the state have the privilege of practicing in various settings such as ambulatory, inpatient, and long-term care. The state does not limit the setting where an APN chooses to practice. A trend is emerging in the state to address the concern of primary care–educated APNs to prepare them for the delivery of care in the acute care setting. Some institutions within the state of New Jersey are requiring their primary care educated and certified adult primary care APNs working in an inpatient setting to obtain an acute care certification. Recognizing the needs of these adult primary care APNs, Dr. Helen Miley developed a postmaster’s certificate program which has been approved by Rutgers School of Nursing faculty. Although the first cohort has not yet been admitted to the program, it will be implemented in the near future. Because it is important to address the educational needs of adult primary care APNs, this article describes the needs assessment and development plan used for this program.
The Effect of a Comprehensive Provider and Patient Intervention to Improve Blood Pressure Control
Authors: Keser Kimberly A. , Lorenz Rebecca A.
Published: June 2017

Purpose: To examine the comprehensive provider and patient intervention (CPPI) compared to usual care (UC) on blood pressure control among newly diagnosed hypertensive patients treated in a nurse practitioner practice. Data Sources: CPPI included provider and patient education, electronic health record messages about the guidelines of the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC-7), and patient counseling. Blood pressure control (intervention group; CPPI) was assessed and compared to levels of newly diagnosed patients prior to the intervention (usual care group; UC). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) tested for between-group differences and independent samples t test tested for within-group differences in blood pressure readings measured at initial visit and 12-week follow-up visit. Conclusions: There were no significant differences between the groups for mean blood pressure on Weeks 1 and 12. Patients in CPPI showed slightly greater improvement in blood pressure classification compared to UC. Follow-up phone calls allowed for identification of barriers for adherence with follow-up appointments. Implications for Practice: JNC-7 provides an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and management of hypertension. Understanding patient barriers to adherence with treatment may lead to more effective programs that address individual patient needs.
Nurse Practitioner Cystoscopy: A Review of the Literature and Implications for Practice
Authors: Shields Meredith
Published: June 2017

Bladder cancer is one of the most common and most expensive malignancies worldwide, requiring periodic cystoscopy in most cases. Access to urologists within the United States is impaired by decreasing number of physicians in this specialty. Nurse-led cystoscopy services have been established in the United Kingdom and Australia and found to provide equivalent services while improving patient satisfaction and access to care. Nurse practitioner cystoscopy should be evaluated as a potential method to improve patient access to specialized urologic care in the United States. This article will review the literature on nurse practitioner cystoscopy and the legal and ethical implications of this practice.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Capacity Building and Scalability: Improving the Capstone Experience
Authors: Miley Helen , Reinisch Courtney
Published: June 2017

Innovations in the educational process are required to address the divergent needs of nursing students depending on their point of entry, either postbaccalaureate or postmaster’s degree preparation. The requirement of the scholarly doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project demands significant student and faculty resources. With the variability of students’ education, practice experience, and interest, the expectations of the project need to fit the needs of the adult learner. Linking these projects to clinical settings is an end goal for these efforts which supports the scalability of these programs.

Faculty from Rutgers School of Nursing considers practice change and quality improvement a priority in preparation of the DNP graduate. With curricular enhancements, students are considering patient access, safety, and quality from the beginning of their doctoral education. An innovative course series progression was implemented to prepare students for the scholarly practice evaluation. In addition, capstone and residency courses were reformatted to assist students in evaluating models of evaluation, systems of care, and to further define the issue they wish to address through their scholarly inquiry. Throughout the clinical doctoral preparation, students are encouraged to evaluate practice in a standardized critical format and ultimately, execute a scholarly project.

By linking these projects to the clinical setting, the DNP program increases its scalability. Connecting the academic institution with the clinical setting allows for increase student access to learning experiences and the capability of scholarly projects to continue in the setting. Faculty resources are well used in this manner. This process allows for continued capacity building within the academic and clinical setting.
Assessing divergent development trajectories: Schumpeterian competition, finance and financial governance
Authors: Burlamaqui Leonardo , Kattel Rainer
Published: June 2017

No presente trabalho discute-se que divergência – e não convergência – tecnológica ou de trajetórias de desenvolvimento é a norma na história do desenvolvimento, sendo um fenômeno especialmente visível no último século, e que convergência e catch-up são, de uma perspectiva calcada na concorrência Schumpeteriana, conceitos teoricamente inadequados para explicar as referidas trajetórias, pois ambos implicam uma espécie de “equilíbrio imposto à história”. São propostos, aqui, de forma compacta, os contornos de uma abordagem analítica centrada no conceito de leapfrogging (ultrapassagem) pela via das inovações aliada à participação ativa do sistema de crédito. O estudo salienta a importância da macrofinança – em particular a estrutura do sistema financeiro e sua relação com os processos de financiamento e com a governança econômica (destacando aí o papel do Estado) – como elemento tão importante, ainda que pouco pesquisado, quanto as variáveis tecnológicas nas teorias do desenvolvimento, quando se trata de explicar trajetórias bem-sucedidas.
Martin Kenney e David C. Mowery (eds.) - Public Universities and Regional Growth - Insights from the University of California
Authors: Gimenez Ana Maria Nunes , Bonacelli Maria Beatriz Machado
Published: June 2017

Public universities and regional growth –- insights from the University of California, editado por Martin Kenney e David C. Mowery, discute a movimentação de pessoas, recursos e tecnologia entre universidade e indústria, tema em debate na academia há décadas, pois pauta a preocupação de uma maior integração entre esses dois atores centrais nos sistemas de inovação e de transferência de conhecimento. No centro desta discussão estão o papel das instituições relevantes (universidades, institutos de pesquisa, empresas e seus laboratórios de P&D) e a construção e consolidação de mecanismos que permitam e estimulem a interação (e a manutenção desta) entre esses atores.
Comércio internacional de tecnologias ambientais: o padrão histórico em análise
Authors: Nascimento Renata Muniz do , Almeida Luciana Togeiro de
Published: June 2017

Durante as negociações da Rodada Doha (2001-2007), diversos estudos reportaram a preocupação dos países em desenvolvimento com as negociações sobre a liberalização do comércio de bens e serviços ambientais. Partindo dessa discussão inicial, o presente artigo analisa o comércio internacional de tecnologias ambientais entre 2002 e 2013, mais especificamente os fluxos de comércio entre os países-membros da OCDE e os não membros. O objetivo é analisar em que medida os países desenvolvidos seguem na liderança das exportações e aqueles em desenvolvimento limitam-se à condição de importadores de bens ambientais. Os resultados evidenciam este padrão de comércio, mas o cenário muda com a ascensão da China e o declínio da participação dos EUA e do Japão. No tocante ao nível de proteção tarifária sobre bens ambientais, os países-membros da OCDE seguem muito mais abertos, ou seja, aplicam baixas tarifas médias de importação comparadas àquelas dos países não membros.
Evolução do grau de sofisticação das exportações brasileiras (2000-2013)
Authors: Baraúna Ariane Danielle , Hidalgo Álvaro Barrantes
Published: June 2017

O objetivo do presente artigo é analisar a evolução do nível de sofisticação das exportações brasileiras, fazendo uso do índice de sofisticação proposto por Hausmann et al. (2007). Examina- se o grau de sofisticação das exportações brasileiras de forma desagregada, no período 2000 a 2013. O indicador de sofisticação calculado leva em conta também as disparidades existentes entre países desenvolvidos e em desenvolvimento, bem como as diferenças de qualidade dos produtos conforme sugerido por Xu (2010). Os resultados indicam que a sofisticação das exportações brasileiras vem se deteriorando ao longo dos anos, em especial no segmento de alta intensidade tecnológica. A análise desagregada constata algumas diferenças entre setores. O aumento de produtividade mais notável ocorreu no setor de bens primários, enquanto o comportamento mais estável se deu no segmento de baixa intensidade tecnológica, sendo que os demais setores apresentaram desempenho oscilatório, com tendência decrescente no período recente. Feito o ajustamento para a qualidade dos produtos, a ordenação entre os setores ficou mais evidente, ressaltando as diferenças tecnológicas e de qualidade entre eles. Os valores mínimos (máximos) de produtividade apresentaram expressiva(o) redução (aumento) nos dois grupos de países considerados. Também se constataram diferenças significativas entre os setores de países com distintos níveis de renda. Países em desenvolvimento mostram comportamento mais homogêneo do índice de sofisticação das exportações brasileiras entre os setores do que os desenvolvidos.
The strain sensitivity of copper powder reinforced concrete
Authors: Teomete Egemen , Kolatar Özkan Ayberk , Demircilioğlu Erman , Kahraman Serap
Published: June 2017

Earthquakes, material deteriorations and other environmental factors challenge the structural safety. In order to protect the lives, structural health monitoring is crucial. The metal foil strain gages have low durability, low sensitivity and can get point wise measurements which are disadvantages. In this study six different concrete mixtures were designed; one without any copper powder, the rest five having different copper powder volume fractions. Three cube samples from each mixture were cast and cured. Simultaneous measurement of electrical resistance and strain were conducted during the compression tests. A strong linear relationship between strain and electrical resistance change was obtained for copper powder reinforced concrete. The results are contribution to the development of “Smart Concrete” which can sense its strain and damage.
Burbujas inmobiliarias y planeamiento urbano en España: "una amistad peligrosa"
Authors: Górgolas Martín Pedro
Published: June 2017

La historia de nuestro país en el último medio siglo, se ha caracterizado por la sucesión de diferentes periodos de boom inmobiliario que han tenido una expresión territorial característica avalada por el tipo de planeamiento imperante en cada uno de ellos. A escenificar esta relación simbiótica, de nocivos efectos entrópicos, se dedica el presente texto donde se efectúa un breve recorrido por los tres periodos de explosión inmobiliaria que, desde los últimos años del franquismo, se han ido encadenando hasta culminar en el último, el del cambio de milenio, que se ha mostrado como el más prolongado, virulento y territorialmente depredador de todos ellos ocasionando, dada la capilaridad financiera que se ha infiltrado en el ámbito de lo doméstico, unas consecuencias que han afectado de manera dramática a la economía de los hogares españoles, precarizando generalizadamente a la clase media y sumiendo en la pobreza a numerosas capas de población.
Efficient Model Selection for Nifty Index and Impact of Money Supply, Gold and Exchange Rate on S&P Nifty 50
Authors: V.N Vishweswarsastry , Mathew Binoy , Banu Aisha
Published: June 2017

The economic importance of stock market results from marketability which is increased or increasing resulting from quotation of shares from a stock exchange. Stock Indices attracts most of the investors and volatile to market conditions which affects the return of the investors. The primary objective of the paper is to study the effect of macroeconomic factors on NIFTY secondly to analyse and check the stationarity among various economic indicators and Nifty and thirdly to judge the best model for estimating the nifty. The methodology applied for the study is analytical and an econometric tool like ADF test, ARDL, Pairwise granger causality test and VAR is applied for regressing the index. The Variables was stationary at first order of difference for the nifty to regress for future period which aids investors in decision making.
Protection of Children from Offences of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment and Pornography: A Law Enforcement View and Review
Authors: Thilak Vasuda Rao
Published: June 2017

‘Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim’ is a famous quote of the Nobel laureate Elie Wisel. Although children have been maltreated in the course of our entire history, since they have no knowledge of the wrong and the right, hence ‘interest theory’ of jurisprudence remains true.[1] Child abuse and neglect are serious global issues and can be physical, sexual or psychological. Many research studies have shown that children under the age group of 5-12 are at a higher risk of suffering from child abuse and neglect. The statistical analysis says that 40 million children become victims of child abuse all over the globe and 1,850 die due to extensive abuse and lack of affection and attention. An attempt has been made to differentiate the types of abuses and neglect, the signs and symptoms, the impact of the trauma on the well-being of the child. Drawing inferences from previous research works on the global issues, the paper has been prepared on the national context as the child sexual abuse is an under-reported offence in India. The study conducted by the Government of India in 2015 estimates the burden of sexual abuse which revealed shocking results and showed that every second child in the country was abused; among them, 52.94 per cent were boys and 47.06 per cent were girls. Highest sexual abuse was reported in Assam (52.27%) followed by Delhi (41%), Andhra Pradesh (33.87%) and Bihar (33.27%).[2] There is a causal connection between child abuse and pornography; specifically child pornography depraves and corrupts the young minds which pose more danger to the child abuse. However, arguments frequently presented to defend pornography; such dichotomy stands between law and morality. The research paper tries to review the above issues focusing on recent legislations and views of policy makers in this regard.

[1]Padmaja K., Child Interests- Socio Legal Perspectives, A Amicus books, First Edi., The ICFAI University Press, 2007, pp. 4-27

[2] Tamuli RP Paul B Mahanta P. A statistical analysis of sexual assault-a retrospective study. J Punjab Acad Forensic Med Toxicol 2013;13(1):7-13

 
Households’ Savings Behaviour of Dindigul District, Tamilnadu – A Comprehensive Analysis (With Special Reference to Thoppampatti Block)
Authors: Brindha K , Priya Sathana
Published: June 2017

The research work undertaken on the Households savings behaviour of Dindigul District, TamilNadu- A comprehensive Analysis. The main objective of the research is to examine savings behaviour of the rural Households and factors influencing savings behaviour.  The research study conducted is descriptive in nature.   Interview schedule method is used as an instrument.  The Multistage stratified random sampling is used and the sample size is 99.The tools used are percentage analysis, chi square analysis, cross tabulation correlation and regression. The study revealed that the savings behaviour in Thoppampatti block is satisfactory because most of the households are saving in various banks and their borrowings are less. The researcher suggests that the various organisations should create the awareness about various sectors.
The Role of Sox17 Gene Expression in Early Definition of Anterior Pole of the Rabbit Embryo at Early Pre-Gastrulation Stages
Authors: Hassoun Lecturer Dr. Romia
Published: June 2017

The primitive streak and notochord and previously the anterior marginal crescent (AMC), anterior visceral endoderm (AVE) and the anterior hypoblast (AHB) are embryonic entities which identify main body axes and thus establish body plan in the early stages of embryonic development. All of the anterior pre-gastrulation differentiation structures are addressed terminology as anterior pre-gastrulation differentiation (APD). These structures are defined morphologically and are called in mouse (AVE), in rabbit (AMC) and in the pig (AHB). The anterior hypoblast cells of APD are higher and denser than at the opposite pole of the embryo. Moreover, the APD stretches variously between species and has different shapes in the mammalian embryos, for example, it is crescent-like shape in the rabbit and disc-like shape in the pig. In this study, the sox17 expression patterns show that the anterior pole of rabbit is differentiated genetically prior to morphological differentiation. In Situ hybridization signals of sox17 are located in AMC area at early pre-gastrulation stages before appearance of first cellular differentiation signs. This study fixes sox17 gene as one of the important genes in definition of the polarity of the mammalian embryo before appearance morphological or axial landmarks.
Effect of Ferocene Concentration on the Percent Conversion and Molecular Weight of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Homopolymers
Authors: KamelAl-Khalidi Assist. Lecturer Ulla , Al-Lami Prof. Hadi Salman
Published: June 2017

This research is addressing the effect of different ferrocene concentration (0.00, 2.15x10-3, 4.30x10-3, 8.60x10-3, and 12.9x10-3) on the bulk free radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate monomer in benzene using benzoyl peroxide as initiator. The polymerization was conducted at 60º C under free oxygen atmosphere. The resulting polymers were characterized by FTIR.
The results were compared with the presence and absence of ferrocene at 10% conversion. The %conversion was 3.04% with no ferrocene present in the polymerization medium and its increase to 9.06 with a first lowest ferrocene concentration added, i.e. 2.15 x10-3mol/l. This was positively reflected on the poly(methyl methacrylate) molecular weight measured by viscosity technique, especially in the presence of ferrocene.
Spectrophotometric determination of Metronidazole and Metronidazole benzoate via first and Second Derivative order spectroscopy
Authors: Alsamarrai Assist. Lecturer Hussein Abdul jabbar , Alsamarrai Assist. Prof. Khalaf F.
Published: June 2017

A New Spectrophotometric Methods are improved for determination Metronidazole (MTZ) and Metronidazolebenzoate (MTZB) depending on1STand 2nd derivative spectrum of the two drugs by using ethanol as a solvent. Many techniques were proportionated with concentration (peak high to base line, peak to peak and peak area). The linearity of the methodsranged between(1-25µg.ml-1) is obtained. The results were precise and accurate throw RSD% were between (0.041-0.751%) and (0.0331-0.452%), Rec% values between (97.78, 101.87%) and (98.033-102.39%) while the LOD between (0.051-0.231 µg.ml-1) and (0.074-1.04 µg.ml-1) and LOQ between (0.170-0.770µg.ml-1) and (0.074-0.313 µg.ml-1) of (MTZ) and of (MTZB) respectively. These Methods were successfully applied to determination of (MTZ) and (MTZB) in the pharmaceutical preparatio; ns
Hematological Study of Infants Amoebiasis in Duhok City
Authors: Haider Assist. Prof. Dr. Saad Mohi , Alsoufi Lecturer Saad Mohammed Shaheen
Published: June 2017

Out of 180 children, 60 (33.3%) have Amoebiasis infection as diagnosed by direct wet smear and Saturated Salt Solution (SSS). SSS method is more significant (P=0.001) in diagnosis of the disease. Number of children infected with Amoebiasis infection is higher in infants aged 1-6 months, but without any significant difference to ages 6-12 or 12-18 months. In contrast, infants aged 18-24 months are significantly differant (P=0.01) as the infection rate is 16.6%. Gender also is seen to be reduced in significance (P= 0.001) for females aged 18-24 months. Blood profile of the involved infants has shown a significant variation (P=0. 01) for all blood profile parameters (RBC (P=0.05), WBC (P=0.001), Lymphocytes (P=0.05), Granulated WBC (P=0.05), Hb (P=0.01) and Platelets counts (P=0.001). Many medicinal regimes are dependent in the treatment of Amoebiasis, Metronidazole (Flagyl) in significant variation (P=0.01), combination of Metronidazole and Bactrim
Studying the Electron Energy Distribution Function (EEDF) and Electron Transport Coefficients in SF6 – He Gas Mixtures by Solving the Boltzmann Equation
Authors: Jassim R. H. , Jassim Assist. Prof. M. K.
Published: June 2017

The Boltzmann equation has been solved using (EEDF) package for a pure sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas and its mixtures with buffer Helium (He) gas to study the electron energy distribution function EEDF and then the corresponding transport coefficients for various ratios of SF6 and the mixtures. The calculations are graphically represented and discussed for the sake of comparison between the various mixtures. It is found that the various SF6 – He content mixtures have a considerable effect on EEDF and the transport coefficients of the mixtures
How Do We Accelerate Uptake and Fulfill the Value Potential of Intelligent Energy?
Authors: Gilman H.. , Lilleng T.. , Nordtvedt J.-E.. -E. , Unneland T..
Published: June 2017

The objective of this paper is to identify ways to accelerate the uptake and fulfill the value potential of Intelligent Energy (IE). The paper is coauthored by a cross-industry group drawn from operators, service providers, and product vendors, all of whom have been involved in the IE arena for 10 years or more. We have analyzed past experiences to identify both ways in which IE has been successful and the improvements that could be made to add value across a broader scale amid the challenges of today's commercial environment. In this paper, assessments are given on IE implementations to identify practical ways in which we can expand deployment and deliver results more quickly, including the importance of collaboration and competition in the IE domain, and how longer-term business models and new organizational ideas could improve the industry's uptake of IE. We have identified two areas in which we believe changes to our approach could deliver significant benefits—through the expanded use of integrated work flows and shared subject-matter-expert (SME) services. We discuss the benefits and challenges of this integrated approach to solution design, work processes, technology, skills, and competencies. Field cases from two major operators are given as best-practice examples on advanced use of IE in the oil-and-gas industry.
Closed-Loop Predictions in Reservoir Management Under Uncertainty
Authors: Hanssen Kristian G. , Codas Andrés , Foss Bjarne
Published: June 2017

Uncertainty is a major challenge in reservoir management. To take the uncertainty into consideration, optimization can be carried out over a set of scenarios. Most approaches on reservoir management under uncertainty optimize a sequence of control inputs applied to all scenarios over the prediction horizon; hence, they are open-loop predictions. In this paper, we optimize over control policies, as opposed to a sequence of control inputs, to obtain closed-loop predictions. The policies are specified as a set of implicit algebraic equations, allowing for efficient gradient calculation by an adjoint simulation. The method is compared with the more traditional open-loop approach in a case study, indicating a significant potential for reservoir optimization by use of closed-loop predictions.
The Effect of Salinity on the Growth and Nutrient Status of Zinnia Grown Under Short- and Long-cycle Subirrigation Management
Authors: Macherla Kranti , McAvoy Richard J.
Published: June 2017

As water resources become limited, agricultural producers must resort to alternative sources for irrigation, including municipal reclaimed water which may contain impurities such as salts that can adversely impact irrigation management practices and crop yield. To test the effects of salinity on plant growth and nutrient composition under greenhouse conditions, zinnia (Zinnia elegans) was produced under two different subirrigation management regimes and exposed to various concentrations of NaCl to simulate the crop production challenges associated with poor water quality. Plants received either short- or long-cycle subirrigation to achieve differing levels of potting medium saturation at each irrigation event. Plants under these two irrigation management regimes were challenged with NaCl at concentrations up to 1.5 g·L−1 or 3 dS·m−1. Zinnia plants accumulated more Na in shoot tissues as salinity in the irrigation water increased from 0 to 1.5 g·L−1. The electrical conductivity (EC) in the potting medium also increased over time, and the rate of leaf area expansion decreased with increasing levels of salinity in the irrigation water. Short-cycle irrigation management has been shown to increase fertilizer and water use efficiency (WUE), thereby reducing the costs associated with these resources and also reducing the environmental impacts of agricultural crop production. In our study, the medium under short-cycle subirrigation management had lower gravimetric water content (GWC), both before and after irrigation, than the medium under long-cycle subirrigation, but the drier medium conditions did not increase susceptibility to salt injury. Furthermore, plants grown under short-cycle irrigation management for 4 to 6 weeks accumulated less Na in shoot tissue than plants grown under long-cycle irrigation management. Sodium accumulation in the shoot tissues was a product of both the amount of sodium in the irrigation solution and the amount of water used by the plant over time. Therefore, short-cycle subirrigation can be used as an effective water management technique even when raw water quality is poor as represented by elevated salinity. Our research indicates that zinnia can be irrigated with saline water up to 0.5 g·L−1 NaCl (an EC of 1 dS·m−1) in a 5-week production cycle without adverse effects on growth.