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Customer-centric Circles, the Self-directed Approach to Service and Mindset Changes
Authors: Mahajan Gautam
Published: March 2017

Front-line people are typically trained so as to modify their behaviour and actions. Unfortunately, these training programmes do not impact the behaviour, though they are useful in imparting skills.

This article describes customer-centric circles, and the resultant benefits in customer focus, team work and improved service value creation. Much of this is done through mindset changes that occur when front-line people are self-directed and self-motivated.

Customer-centric circles (shortened to customer circles) were started in companies from around 2004. This article describes customer circles; how customer circles can create/add value to the firms including their employees and mostly for customers, particularly in the service area and in team work and customer focus; customer circles are compared to traditional training programmes; and how customer circles can be implemented in the internal structure/organization and challenges.

Cases of customer circles are discussed. The front-line people can be in various disciplines such as manufacturing, administration and sustainability.
Comorbidities in the management of patients with lung cancer
Authors: Leduc Charlotte , Antoni Delphine , Charloux Anne , Falcoz Pierre-Emmanuel , Quoix Elisabeth
Published: March 2017

Lung cancer represents a major public health issue worldwide. Unfortunately, more than half of them are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Moreover, even if diagnosed early, diagnosis procedures and treatment can be difficult due to the frequent comorbidities observed in these patients. Some of these comorbidities have a common major risk factor,i.e.smoking, whereas others are unrelated to smoking but frequently observed in the general population. These comorbidities must be carefully assessed before any diagnostic and/or therapeutic decisions are made regarding the lung cancer. For example, in a patient with severe emphysema or with diffuse lung fibrosis, transthoracic needle biopsy can be contraindicated, meaning that in some instances a precise diagnosis cannot be obtained; in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, surgery may be impossible or should be preceded by intensive rehabilitation; patients with interstitial lung disease are at risk of radiation pneumonitis and should not receive drugs which can worsen the respiratory insufficiency. Patients who belong to what are called “special populations”,e.g.elderly or HIV infected, should be treated specifically, especially regarding systemic treatment. Last but not least, psychosocial factors are of great importance and can vary from one country to another according to health insurance coverage.
Balloon pulmonary angioplasty in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Authors: Lang Irene , Meyer Bernhard C. , Ogo Takeshi , Matsubara Hiromi , Kurzyna Marcin , Ghofrani Hossein-Ardeschir , Mayer Eckhard , Brenot Philippe
Published: March 2017

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is thought to result from incomplete resolution of pulmonary thromboemboli that undergo organisation into fibrous tissue within pulmonary arterial branches, filling pulmonary arterial lumina with collagenous obstructions. The treatment of choice is pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) in CTEPH centres, which has low post-operative mortality and good long-term survival. For patients ineligible for PEA or who have recurrent or persistent pulmonary hypertension after surgery, medical treatment with riociguat is beneficial. In addition, percutaneous balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is an emerging option, and promises haemodynamic and functional benefits for inoperable patients. In contrast to conventional angioplasty, BPA with undersized balloons over guide wires exclusively breaks intraluminal webs and bands, without dissecting medial vessel layers, and repeat sessions are generally required. Observational studies report that BPA improves haemodynamics, symptoms and functional capacity in patients with CTEPH, but controlled trials with long-term follow-up are needed. Complications include haemoptysis, wire injury, vessel dissection, vessel rupture, reperfusion pulmonary oedema, pulmonary parenchymal bleeding and haemorrhagic pleural effusions. This review summarises the available evidence for BPA, patient selection, recent technical refinements and periprocedural imaging, and discusses the potential future role of BPA in the management of CTEPH.
Tpl2 promotes neutrophil trafficking, oxidative burst, and bacterial killing
Authors: Acuff Nicole V , Li Xin , Elmore Jessica , Rada Balázs , Watford Wendy T
Published: March 2017

Tumor progression locus 2 (Tpl2) is a serine/threonine kinase that promotes inflammatory cytokine production by activating the MEK/ERK pathway. Tpl2 has been shown to be important for eliciting the inflammatory properties of macrophages; however, there is relatively little known about the contribution of Tpl2 to neutrophil effector functions. This is an important consideration, as neutrophils provide the first line of defense against infection in the innate immune system. We found that Tpl2 is expressed in both human and murine neutrophils, suggesting a potential function for Tpl2 in this lineage. Despite significantly higher proportions of bone marrow (BM) neutrophils in Tpl2-deficient (Tpl2−/−) mice compared with wild-type (WT) mice, Tpl2−/− mice have significantly reduced proportions of circulating neutrophils. Tpl2−/− neutrophils show impaired recruitment to thioglycollate, which was primarily a result of neutrophil-extrinsic factors in the host. In response to infection, neutrophils secrete inflammatory cytokines and produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which promote bacterial killing. Tpl2 ablation impaired neutrophil TNF secretion in response to LPS stimulation, superoxide generation in response to the chemotactic peptide fMLP, and killing of the extracellular bacterium, Citrobacter rodentium, despite normal bacterial phagocytosis. These results implicate Tpl2 in the regulation of multiple neutrophil antimicrobial pathways, including inflammatory cytokine secretion and oxidative burst. Furthermore, they indicate that Tpl2 functions early during infection to bolster neutrophil-mediated innate immunity against extracellular bacteria.
A Comprehensive Approach to Revealed Preference Theory
Authors: Nishimura Hiroki , Ok Efe A. , Quah John K.-H.
Published: March 2017

We develop a version of Afriat's theorem that is applicable in a variety of choice environments beyond the setting of classical consumer theory. This allows us to devise tests for rationalizability in environments where the set of alternatives is not the positive orthant of a Euclidean space and where the rationalizing utility function is required to satisfy properties appropriate to that environment. We show that our results are applicable, amongst others, to choice data on lotteries, contingent consumption, and intertemporal consumption. (JEL D11, D81)
Associative memory cells: Formation, function and perspective
Authors: Wang Jin-Hui , Cui Shan
Published: March 2017

Associative learning and memory are common activities in life, and their cellular infrastructures constitute the basis of cognitive processes. Although neuronal plasticity emerges after memory formation, basic units and their working principles for the storage and retrieval of associated signals remain to be revealed. Current reports indicate that associative memory cells, through their mutual synapse innervations among the co-activated sensory cortices, are recruited to fulfill the integration, storage and retrieval of multiple associated signals, and serve associative thinking and logical reasoning. In this review, we aim to summarize associative memory cells in their formation, features and functional impacts.
Metal-dependent SpoIIE oligomerization stabilizes FtsZ during asymmetric division in Bacillus subtilis
Authors: Cendrowicz Ewa , de Sousa Borges Anabela , Kopacz Malgorzata , Scheffers Dirk-Jan
Published: March 2017

SpoIIE is a bifunctional protein involved in asymmetric septum formation and in activation of the forespore compartment-specific transcription factor σF through dephosphorylation of SpoIIAA-P. The phosphatase activity of SpoIIE requires Mn2+ as a metal cofactor. Here, we show that the presence of a metal cofactor also influences SpoIIE oligomerization and asymmetric septum formation. Absence of Mn2+ from sporulation medium results in a delay of the formation of polar FtsZ-rings, similar to a spoIIE null mutant. We purified the entire cytoplasmic part of the SpoIIE protein, and show that the protein copurifies with bound metals. Metal binding both stimulates SpoIIE oligomerization, and results in the formation of larger oligomeric structures. The presence of SpoIIE oligomers reduces FtsZ GTP hydrolysis activity and stabilizes FtsZ polymers in a light scattering assay. Combined, these results indicate that metal binding is not just required for SpoIIE phosphatase activity but also is important for SpoIIE's role in asymmetric septum formation.
PERENCANAAN KOTA BARU BERBASIS LANSKAP EKOLOGIS DI KOTA UJOH BILANG, MAHAKAM ULU, KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Authors: Khrisrachmansyah Rezky , Nurisyah Siti , Adriani Hanni , Hutriani Ina Winiastuti
Published: March 2017

Mahakam Ulu Regency is a new municipality that had been developed in 2012. Ujoh Bilang City is the new Capital City that planned as the Capital City of Mahakam Ulu Regency. The natural condition and local culture in this city create strong local characters. There are some natural and cultural condition in Ujoh Bilang City such as Geological Karst, fertile alluvium soil (nearby the Mahakam River), liveable Dayak culture that should be protected, and attended to the ecological landscape values. The aim of this study is to see the landscape character of Ujoh Bilang New Town and implement the ecological landscape approach which considers the bio-physics and cultural elements in developing and planning the city. The Methods in this study are include qualitative and quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis was described by scientific description while the qualitative analysis was used for land suitability analysis with biophysics aspect such as slope, soil, geological condition, and town structure. The local culture values are also considered.
Analisis Efisiensi Pemasaran Usaha Purse Seine di Kota Ambon
Authors: Soukotta Lilian Mathilda
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the efficiency of the marketing system regarding market structure, behavior and performance of the purse-seiner catch at Ambon city fish market.The data required for evaluation were collected from the owner of the purse seine and fish trader.The data then were analyzed by market integration and price transmission elasticity. In addition, analyses of the market structure and market behavior were utilized to describe the market performance that was significantly occurred in the fish market. Results show that (1) market integration occurred is imperfect integration or oligopsony; (2) market behavior is relatively varied, i.e., retailers tend to increase fish price if the market price is sharply increasing, but they are very slow in reducing the price if the fish price is decreasing; (3) for each market location, retailer is fewer than fish producer; no barriers for producer and retailer to entry and exit from the market; in general fresh fish marketed have high quality except for condition of the abundant catch where some fish are stored in the cool box for seiling at the next day.
Determination of inorganic element distribution in the freeze-fixed stem of Al2(SO4)3-treated Hydrangea macrophylla by TOF-SIMS and ICP-AES
Authors: Zheng Peiming , Ito Takaaki , Aoki Dan , Sato Saori , Yoshida Masato , Sano Yuzou , Matsushita Yasuyuki , Fukushima Kazuhiko , Yoshida Kumi
Published: March 2017

To elucidate the effect of soil conditions on the in planta distribution of inorganic elements, an aluminium (Al)-tolerant plant, Hydrangea macrophylla, was cultivated with the addition of Al ion to soils. Freeze-dried stems from the plants were analysed by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (dry-TOF-SIMS). Freeze-fixed stems of the plants were analysed by cryo-TOF-SIMS. The inorganic metal content was quantified by inductively coupled plasma atomic absorption spectrometry (ICP-AES). The dry- and cryo-TOF-SIMS mapping analyses showed that in the native sample, inorganic elements are mainly localised in the cortex and pith. Al-treatment [i.e. Al2(SO4)3 administration to the soil] altered the distribution and content of inorganic metals. The actual amount of inorganic elements quantified by ICP-AES showed that Al-treatment on the soil increased the amounts of Na, Mg, Al and Ca and decreased that of K in the stem. The secondary ion counts of inorganic elements in freeze-dried and -fixed samples, determined by dry-/cryo-TOF-SIMS measurements, showed similar variations as that observed with ICP-AES measurements. These results are interpreted as that Al-treatment altered the distribution and amount of inorganic elements in the stems of Al-tolerant H. macrophylla plants.
Exposure to endocrine disruptors during adulthood: consequences for female fertility
Authors: Rattan Saniya , Zhou Changqing , Chiang Catheryne , Mahalingam Sharada , Brehm Emily , Flaws Jodi A
Published: March 2017

Endocrine disrupting chemicals are ubiquitous chemicals that exhibit endocrine disrupting properties in both humans and animals. Female reproduction is an important process, which is regulated by hormones and is susceptible to the effects of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals. Disruptions in female reproductive functions by endocrine disrupting chemicals may result in subfertility, infertility, improper hormone production, estrous and menstrual cycle abnormalities, anovulation, and early reproductive senescence. This review summarizes the effects of a variety of synthetic endocrine disrupting chemicals on fertility during adult life. The chemicals covered in this review are pesticides (organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates, pyrethroids, and triazines), heavy metals (arsenic, lead, and mercury), diethylstilbesterol, plasticizer alternatives (di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and bisphenol A alternatives), 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, nonylphenol, polychlorinated biphenyls, triclosan, and parabens. This review focuses on the hypothalamus, pituitary, ovary, and uterus because together they regulate normal female fertility and the onset of reproductive senescence. The literature shows that several endocrine disrupting chemicals have endocrine disrupting abilities in females during adult life, causing fertility abnormalities in both humans and animals.
In vivo targets of human placental micro-vesicles vary with exposure time and pregnancy
Authors: Tong Mancy , Chen Qi , James Joanna L , Wise Michelle R , Stone Peter R , Chamley Lawrence W
Published: March 2017

Throughout human gestation, the placenta extrudes vast quantities of extracellular vesicles (EVs) of different sizes into the maternal circulation. Although multinucleated macro-vesicles are known to become trapped in the maternal lungs and do not enter the peripheral circulation, the maternal organs and cells that smaller placental micro-vesicles interact within vivoremain unknown. This study aimed to characterise the interaction between placental micro-vesicles and endothelial cellsin vitroand to elucidate which organs placental micro-vesicles localise toin vivo. Placental macro- and micro-vesicles were isolated from cultured human first trimester placental explants by sequential centrifugation and exposed to human microvascular endothelial cells for up to 72 h.In vivo, placental macro- and micro-vesicles were administered to both non-pregnant and pregnant CD1 mice, and after two or 30 min or 24 h, organs were imaged on an IVIS Kinetic Imager. Placental EVs rapidly interacted with endothelial cells via phagocytic and clathrin-mediated endocytic processesin vitro, with over 60% of maximal interaction being achieved by 30 min of exposure.In vivo, placental macro-vesicles were localised exclusively to the lungs regardless of time of exposure, whereas micro-vesicles were localised to the lungs, liver and kidneys, with different distribution patterns depending on the length of exposure and whether the mouse was pregnant or not. The fact that placental EVs can rapidly interact with endothelial cells and localise to different organsin vivosupports that different size fractions of placental EVs are likely to have different downstream effects on foeto–maternal communication.
A novel testis-specific protein, PRAMEY, is involved in spermatogenesis in cattle
Authors: Liu Wan-Sheng , Zhao Yaqi , Lu Chen , Ning Gang , Ma Yun , Diaz Francisco , O'Connor Michael
Published: March 2017

Preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME) is a cancer/testis antigen that is predominantly expressed in normal testicular tissues and a variety of tumors. The function of the PRAME family in spermatogenesis remains unknown. This study was designed to characterize the Y-linked PRAME (PRAMEY) protein during spermatogenesis in cattle. We found that PRAMEY is a novel male germ cell-specific, and a germinal granule-associated protein that is expressed in spermatogenic cells during spermatogenesis. The intact PRAMEY protein (58 kDa) was detected in different ages of testes but not in epididymal spermatozoa. A PRAMEY isoform (30 kDa) was highly expressed only in testes after puberty and in epididymal spermatozoa. This isoform interacts with PP1γ2 and is likely the mature protein present in the testes and sperm. Immunofluorescent staining demonstrated that PRAMEY was located predominantly in the acrosome granule of spermatids, and in acrosome and flagellum of spermatozoa. Immunogold electron microscopy further localized the PRAMEY protein complex to the nucleus and several cytoplasmic organelles, including the rough endoplasmic reticulum, some small vesicles, the intermitochondrial cement, the chromatoid body and the centrioles, in spermatogonia, spermatocytes, spermatids and/or spermatozoa. PRAMEY was highly enriched in and structurally associated with the matrix of the acrosomal granule (AG) in round spermatids, and migrated with the expansion of the AG during acrosomal biogenesis. While the function of PRAMEY remains unclear during spermatogenesis, our results suggest that PRAMEY may play an essential role in acrosome biogenesis and spermatogenesis.

Free Chinese abstract: A Chinese translation of this abstract is freely available athttp://www.reproduction-online.org/content/153/6/847/suppl/DC2

Spanish abstract: A Spanish translation of this abstract is freely available athttp://www.reproduction-online.org/content/153/6/847/suppl/DC3
Efecto de la aplicación de enmiendas líquidas en el suelo y en el crecimiento de maíz bajo condiciones de invernadero
Authors: Garbanzo-León Gabriel , Molina-Rojas Eloy , Cabalceta-Aguilar Gilberto
Published: March 2017

Se evaluó el efecto de 3 enmiendas líquidas en la fertilidad de un Ultisol, cultivado con maíz bajo condiciones de invernadero. El estudio se realizó en macetas de 1,0 y 0,5 l de suelo proveniente de Orosí, Cartago, con acidez intercambiable de 4,64 cmol.l-1, a partir de enmiendas líquidas de Cal 56 (C56) y Surkal (SK) y el carbonato de calcio en polvo mojable Surflow Calcio (SC), diluidas en agua y aplicadas en 2 dosis cada una. Se realizaron análisis de pH y acidez intercambiable en diferentes momentos durante un período de 61 días después de aplicadas (dda) las enmiendas, en macetas sin plantas. También se realizaron análisis de fertilidad a los 45 días después de la siembra, y se llevaron a cabo mediciones de altura de las plantas, largo de las raíces y peso seco de la biomasa del maíz, en macetas con plantas. La aplicación de las enmiendas C56 y SK disminuyó la acidez intercambiable y elevó el pH en forma proporcional a la dosis durante los primeros 14 dda. A partir de los 27 días la acidez empezó a subir y el pH a bajar. Con el SC la acidez se mantuvo baja y el pH alto durante todo el período de evaluación debido que se aplicó una dosis mayor que las enmiendas líquidas. La fertilidad del suelo mejoró con la aplicación de enmiendas, principalmente en los tratamientos de SC. La aplicación de enmiendas incrementó la altura de las plantas, longitud de las raíces y el peso seco de la biomasa del maíz. El SK produjo mayor acumulación de materia seca aérea, sin embargo, con el producto C56 se determinó una mayor densidad longitudinal de raíces. Se concluye que las cales en presentación líquida pueden disminuir la acidez del suelo de manera rápida con un efecto residual superior a los 61 días, siendo una alternativa potencial para etapas fenológicas críticas bajo condiciones de invernadero.
Evaluación de los riesgos de contaminación microbiológica en los sistemas hortícolas, Valle Central Costa Rica
Authors: Durán-Quirós Alfredo , González-Lutz María Isabel , Mora-Acedo Dennis , Vargas-Hernández Guillermo
Published: March 2017

Durante 2012 y 2013 se realizó un estudio que abarcó 164 sistemas de producción de hortalizas, ubicados en el Valle Central de Costa Rica. Su objetivo fue establecer si los productores cumplen los puntos críticos relacionados con el riesgo de contaminación microbiológica. Se elaboró un listado de 38 eventos críticos ubicados a lo largo de toda la cadena de producción. Con ellos se diseñó una herramienta modalidad encuesta, para consultar a productores de tomate, chile dulce, lechuga, apio y culantro. Con los resultados se realizó un análisis de frecuencias, que demostró que la mayoría de los productores de tomate y de chile dulce utilizan abonos orgánicos que incluyen desechos animales. Además, se identificó como problema principal la seria deficiencia sanitaria en el campo más que en la empacadora ya que el faltante de lavamanos es inferior que el de sanitarios. Por otra parte, la mayoría de los productores encuestados tienen animales domésticos sueltos en el área de producción. Alrededor del 30% de las empresas solo disponen de agua de río o acequia para las necesidades básicas del personal de campo. La mayoría de estas empresas, sin distingo de cultivo, utilizan como principal fuente de riego el agua de ríos y acequias. Solo un bajo porcentaje de las empresas evaluadas poseen un pozo o almacenan agua. Casi todas las fincas encuestadas están en áreas con altos niveles de población humana, presencia generalizada de casas de habitación y de fincas destinadas a producción animal. Se detectaron serios problemas de aseo de los recipientes plásticos utilizados en la cosecha. El estudio también confirmó la existencia de gran número de condiciones no adecuadas de manejo del cultivo, que incrementan el riesgo de que el producto hortícola sea contaminado.
Diversity of butterflies in an arboretum of Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Authors: Bhatt Urjit M. , Nagar P. S.
Published: March 2017

Potent pollinators and ecological indicators, butterflies are important for estimating the general health of an ecosystem. Owing to the rich plant diversity (927 species), an arboretum in Vadodara, state of Gujarat, India was selected for surveying butterfly diversity. Our survey was conducted in all seasons for an entire year from October 2012 to October 2013 and revealed 61 species. Recorded were six species of Papilionidae, three species of Hesperiidae, 20 species of Nymphalidae, 13 species of Pieridae, and 19 species of Lycaenidae. Junonia dominated with five species, followed by Eurema (three species), Graphium (three species), and Chilades (three species). Our study gives a comprehensive insight into the species diversity and richness of butterflies in Vadodara and highlights the need to conserve rare and threatened butterfly species there.
Telaah Gagasan Paramadina tentang Pernikahan Beda Agama
Authors: Muzammil Iffah
Published: March 2017

This article deals with the idea of interfaith marriage proposed by the Endowment Foundation of Paramadina (Yayasan Wakaf Paramadina) established by Nurcholish Madjid and his colleagues. The activists of this foundation offer ideas to give freedom to every Muslim, both male or female, to marry a non-Muslim, regardless of their religion and their faith. This idea is at least starting from two basic assumptions; first, that the Qur’ân only prohibits marriage with Arab polytheists which are almost certainly does not exist now; and second, that all religions and faiths that exist today are People of the divine Book. This idea had never been previously proposed by other scholars who only allow the marriage of male Muslim with woman from the people of the Book (Jews and Christians). Even the existing Indonesian law requires that marriage should be performed by a pair of co-religionists. This idea refers to the considerat-ion of social relationships, namely the creation of inter-religious harmony, but apparently tend to ignore the interests of the faith.
Tinjauan Hukum Islam tentang Praktik Jual Beli Sayur Melalui Wakâlah di Desa Krisik Ponorogo
Authors: Muzakki M. Harir , Nurhayati Siti
Published: March 2017

The article seeks to analyze the transaction of vegetables through wakâlah method in Krisik Village Ponorogo from Islamic legal perspective. Wakâlah requires four important elements: the person who gives a trust (muwakkil), the trustee (muwakkal or wakîl), the deed (muwakkal fîh), and the transaction statements (ijâb-qabûl). The transaction of vegetables in Krisik Village is done in an unusual way. In many areas, the brokers usually buy all farmers’ crops at once and pay for the farmers in-cash. In Krisik Village, the brokers, however, first of all, sell farmers’ vegetables into markets. The brokers will pay the farmers for their vegetables afterward. It means that the brokers do not pay for the farmers in-cash. It is also found that the farmers and brokers in Krisik Village make an uncommon agreement (‘aqd), in which they agree to reduce the scale. The practice seems to violate a number of Quranic verses, which ask people to enhance the scales. Such a practice of reducing scale has been a “common agreement” among the Krisik people for decades. On the one hand, the practice aims at preventing the brokers from loss, while on the other the farmers do not feel aggrieved from the reduction of the scale.
Pergulatan Doktrin dan Realitas dalam Proses Teoretisasi Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Furqani Hafas
Published: March 2017

This article examines the struggle between the doctrine and reality in the process of theorizing Islamic economics that until now remains a challenge in building the science of Islamic economics. The process of theorizing is a problem of epistemology and methodology. As a discipline in the realm of social sciences, Islamic economics uses authoritative sources of Islam (al-Qur’ân and Hadîth), logic and empirical experience. Islamic economic theory is expected to grow from all three of these sources. In contrast to conventional economic theory, the theory of Islamic economics is expected to grow from Islamic doctrine or principle of economy and rooted in empirical facts. The methodology of Islamic economics play a role in integrating doctrine and empirical reality in the process of theorizing Islamic economics. This article describes the three sources of Islamic economic epistemology, the link between doctrine and reality, and the interaction and integration of doctrine and reality in the process of theorizing Islamic economics. Islamic economic theory that is born must have integrity and be tested on three dimensions: doctrine, rationality, and empirical experience.
Pemikiran Hukum Islam dan Epistemologi Teologi Pluralistik
Authors: Sinaulan Ramlani Lina
Published: March 2017

This article aims to examine the contribution of Islamic epistemology in a pluralistic life within increasing social problems that lead to violence in the name of religion. All people agree that the acts of violence in the name of religion was not justified by religions, including Islam. Islam should provide solution for the establishment of peace, tranquility, and serenity in diversity. Therefore, we should understand Islam as a science, so that the act of violence in the name of religion can be reduced through proper understanding. Pluralistic theology has been studied for long review, although not very deeply. This article, accordingly, describes some key terms in understanding the epistemology of pluralistic theology which is expected to contribute to the development of science that can give realistic solution to the problem of violence in the name of religion.
Optimalisasi Pendidikan Islam melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis Cara Kerja Otak
Authors: Purwati Eni
Published: March 2017

This article is concerned with the idea of optimali-zation of Islamic education through brain perform-ance-based learning. As one of the complex part of human body, brain always develops and is able to learn of its-self. The learning process which is appropriate with the work of brain is intended to attract students in order to promote their awareness and have their knowledge stored solidly in their memory. Therefore, the learning process should consider the works and functions of each component of brain: first, reptile serves to regulate the heart and breath; second, lymbic system serves to regulate the system of body immunity, hormon, family need, social stratification, sense of belonging and the realm of emotion; third, neo-cortex serves to regulate the logic, respond something with reason, and control the world of creativity. Teachers should direct students to their human existence that they are the creature of God. This means that what is taught and learnt should be dedicated for individual and social life as a means of worship and service to God.
TAKSONOMI TRANSENDEN (PARADIGMA BARU TUJUAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM)
Authors: Fuad Ah. Zakki
Published: March 2017

The Taxonomy of the Objectives of Islamic Education in the Qur'anic    Perspective. This study is initiated from a thought that "the objective of Islamic education is to make students good". The word "good" becomes the key as well as the entrance to formulate the objective of Islamic education in this study, namely by examining the concept of "good" in the Qur’an. The concept studied by using a model of thematic tafsir (mawdhu’iy) approach. With this approach the word "good" was sought through three stems, i.e., the words ahsana-yuhsinu, saluha-yasluhu and khairun with their various shapes and changes in al-Qur’an. Then the classification arranged using the theory of taxonomy. The focus of this research conducted  is: How is the taxonomy of the objectives of Islamic education in the Qur’an perspective. The finding this research of the objectives of Islamic education taxonomy is called the Trancendent Taxonomy. Namely the classification of the objectives of Islamic education which is divided into three dimensions based on the Holy Qur’an, these are ilahiyyah (divinity), insaniyyah (humanity) and kauniyyah (naturality) dimensions.
The Effects of Nitrogen Source on Nutritive Value of Irrigated Silage Corn
Authors: FALLAH Seyfollah , NEISANI Solmaz
Published: March 2017

Nitrogen is considered one of the most important nutrients affecting yield and quality of maize forage (Zea mays L.). A two-year field experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of broiler litter and mineral fertilizer on dry matter production and silage quality of corn. The applied treatments were: unfertilized (control), 100, 200 and 300 kg ha-1 in the form of urea fertilizer (217, 434, and 651 kg urea ha-1, respectively) and 100, 200 and 300 kg ha-1 in the form of broiler litter (7142, 14284, and 21426 kg broiler litter ha-1, respectively). The present findings showed that Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn concentrations in forage corn were not affected by urea application; however, broiler litter application significantly increased Fe, Mn and Cu concentrations of corn stover in a linear trend. The broiler litter and urea fertilizer significantly increased both dry matter and protein content of forage corn but no significant differences on those components were obtained between broiler litter and urea fertilizer at each N application rate. The results suggested that N applied to forage corn by broiler litter, at the recommended rate for inorganic N fertilization, is almost more effective in terms of forage nutritive value response than urea fertilizer. The profitability of forage corn production could be enhanced by replacing chemical fertilizers with broiler litter.
Some Uterine and Ovarian Biometric Changes in Pregnant Maradi Female Goats (Capra aegagrus hircus L.)
Authors: OKOYE Chidozie Nwabuisi , ABIAEZUTE Clifford Nwabugwu , EKERE Okezie Samuel
Published: March 2017

This study aimed to determine the changes in the biometry of the ovaries, of the uteri and its contents in the Maradi doe-goat during the three terms of pregnancy. Pregnant uteri from 28 female goats and their corresponding ovaries were used to study the biometric changes in the ovaries, gravid uteri, amniotic and allantoic fluids volumes, fetuses and plancentomes during the three terms of pregnancy. The results revealed that there was no significant variation in the ovarian weight during the three terms of pregnancy. However, there were significant variations in the ovarian length (left ovary 2.15 ± 0.16 cm; right ovary 2.10 ± 0.10 cm) and width (left ovary 1.77 ± 0.19 cm; right ovary 1.60 ± 0.10 cm) in the third term of pregnancy compared to the ovarian length and width in the first term of pregnancy. The uterine weight showed significant variation in the first term, second term   and in the third term of pregnancy. The uterine length of both horns also showed significant variations in the first term (left side 31.40 ± 1.79 cm; right side 28.22 ± 0.98 cm), second term (left side 51.58 ± 4.14 cm; right side 50.51 ± 3.62 cm) and in the third term (left side 70.67 ± 1.76 cm; right side 80.38 ± 2.75 cm) of pregnancy but only in the third term of pregnancy was a significant difference in the lengths of the left side uterine horn (70.67 ± 1.76 cm) compared to the right side (80.38 ± 2.75 cm). The number of plancentomes was constant in both uterine horns throughout gestation; however the mean caruncular diameter increased progressively from the first term of gestation through the third term of pregnancy. The smallest and largest caruncles were observed on the ventral surfaces of the uterine horns, and the plancentomes were observed to be aligned in a linear manner along the longitudinal axis of the uterine horns. This study shows that there are differences in the biometrics of the ovary and uterus in Maradi goats compared to some other breed.
Biochemical Changes in Fatty Acids, Hydrocarbons and Sterols as well as Total Lipids of Albino Rats Ingested some Synthetic Colourants and Flavourants as Food Additives
Authors: EL-BELTAGI Hossam S. , ABDEL-RAHIM Emam A.
Published: March 2017

The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of ingested synthetic food colourants or flavourants on total lipids content feces. The feces of rats ingested synthetic food colourants or flavourants has more lipids than that of control feces. In treated rat feces some fatty acids were disappeared (C19) or appeared (C14) while the other were increased (C15, C20, C18:2) or decreased (C6) when compared with the control feces. Most of unsaturated fatty acids (un SFA) might bind with the synthetic food colourants or flavourants and secreted in feces, but less consumed than saturated fatty acids (SFA) which, observed on hydrocarbon components, but sterols including cholesterol were more secreted by synthetic food additives treatments. Generally, the increase of total lipids and lipid fractions in feces such as unsaturated fatty acids (un SFA), total sterols (TS) especially cholesterol maybe due to their abilities to bind with food additives and form complex which secreted in feces.
The Haematology and Serum Biochemistry Profile of Adult Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Authors: AGINA Onyinyechukwu A. , EZEMA Wilfred S. , IWUOHA Ezinwa M.
Published: March 2017

The present study established the reference values and sex differences in the erythrocytic and serum biochemistry parameters of domestic adult quails (Coturnix coturnix). Ninety five adult birds, comprising of 42 males and 53 female Japanese quails were sampled using a simple random sampling technique. Standard procedures were carried out in all haematology and serum biochemistry determinations. The overall mean for the erythrocytic and serum biochemistry parameters were as follows: packed cell volume (PCV) 43.11%, red blood cell count (RBC) 4.31 × 106/µl, haemoglobin concentration (Hbc) 16.21 g/dl, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) 100.69 fl, mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) 39.17 pg, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) 39.35 g/dl, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 59.99 IU/L, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 20.85 IU/L, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 107.54 IU/L, total proteins (TP) 5.19 g/dl, albumin (ALB) 3.25 g/dl, globulin (GLB) 1.94 g/dl, albumin: globulin 1.73, total cholesterol (TCHOL) 146.69 mg/dl, total bilirubin (TBIL) 2.37 mg/dl, uric acid (UA) 16.02 mg/dl and creatinine (CREAT) 0.44 mg/dl. The PCV of the males were significantly higher than that of the females, while the MCH and MCHC of the females were significantly higher than those of the males. The serum total proteins, albumin, globulin, uric acid, creatinine, and total cholesterol values of the female quails were higher than those of the male quails. The present data might be useful to avian specialists and veterinary clinicians, but more research works should be carried out on quails to increase the information data base, especially in the tropics.
Genetic Variability Studies on Twelve Genotypes of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) for Growth and Yield Performance in South Eastern Nigeria
Authors: ONYIA Vincent N. , OKECHUKWU Emeke C. , ATUGWU Agatha I. , AKPAN Ndueso M.
Published: March 2017

Twelve genotypes of rice collected from the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria were evaluated to estimate the magnitude of genetic variability and relationship of some agronomic traits of rice and their contributions to yield. The results obtained showed a significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) among the genotypes in all the traits studied. Genotype ‘WAB 35-1-FX2’ produced a significantly higher grain yield of 3.40 t/ha compared with all the other genotypes in the two years combined. Genotypes ‘WAB 33-25’, ‘WAB 56-1-FX2’, ‘WAB 56-39’, ‘WAB 56-125’, ‘ITA 150’ and ‘FAROX 16 (LC)’ were the most stable grain yielding genotypes across the two years of the experiment. High broad sense heritability (h2bs) was associated with grain yield (h2bs = 98.63%), number of spikelets/panicle (98.78%), plant height (98.34%) for the first year planting, whereas in the second year planting, days to 50% flowering (96.72%), days to maturity (94.14%) and grain yield (83.33%) were among the traits that showed high broad sense heritability. The two years combined correlation analysis showed that grain yield correlated significantly and positively with number of spikelets/panicle (r = 0.2358*), number of panicles/m2 (r = 0.1895*), number of fertile spikelets/panicle (r = 0.1672*) and 1,000 grain weight (r = 0.1247*), indicating that these traits can be phenotypic basis for improving grain yield of rice. Conversely, grain yield exhibited negative correlation with days to 50% flowering (-0.3009) and days to maturity (-0.2650), though not significant. This suggests that rice grain yield can be improved by selecting early flowering and maturing genotypes especially under heat and drought prone conditions.
EVALUATION OF ROOTSTOCKS FOR ‘TAHITI’ ACID LIME IN NORTHERN STATE OF MINAS GERAIS
Authors: MACHADO DANIEL LUCAS MAGALHÃES , SIQUEIRA DALMO LOPES DE , SALOMÃO LUIZ CARLOS CHAMHUM , CECON PAULO ROBERTO , SILVA DANIELLE FABÍOLA PEREIRA DA
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate 12 rootstock varieties on the development and quality of ‘Tahiti’ acid lime fruits cultivated in the municipality of Jaíba, MG. Seedlings were planted in an experimental orchard in November 2008, using 8 x 5 meters spacing and drip irrigation. The experiment was conducted using a scion cultivar (Tahiti acid lime, IAC-5 cultivar) and the following 12 rootstocks: ‘Rangpur’ lime, ‘Troyer’ citrange, ‘Carrizo’ citrange, 1707 hybrid (Rangpur lime x Swingle trifoliate), 1710 and 1697 citrandarins, 1708citradia, ‘Swingle’ citrumelo, ‘Cleopatra’ and ‘Sunki’ mandarins, ‘Volkamer’ lemon, and ‘Limeira’ trifoliate. A randomized block design with five replicates and three trees per plot was used. Trunk diameter of both rootstock and scion, as well as height, diameter, and canopy volume, yield, fruit mass, number of fruits per tree, productivity, production efficiency index, longitudinal diameter, equatorial diameter, total soluble solids, total acidity, and vitamin C content of fruits were evaluated. ‘Volkameriano’ and ‘Cleopatra’ rootstocks promoted higher plant vigor and productivity for ‘Tahiti’ acid lime. However, ‘Limeira’ trifoliate and ‘Troyer’ citrange produced less vigor, but increased production efficiency; and can be used as alternative rootstocks for ‘Rangpur’ lime, as long as adjustments are performed in the planting spacing to increase productivity. In general, no differences in physical and chemical characteristics of fruits for all treatments were found, and fruits remained within commercial standards.
Bioética, imigração e assistência à saúde: tensões e convergências sobre o direito humano à saúde no Brasil na integração regional dos países
Authors: Guerra Katia , Ventura Miriam
Published: March 2017

Resumo Introdução Os fluxos imigratórios são um fenômeno mundial e o Brasil não fica distante desse processo. Embora a migração não repercuta necessariamente como uma ameaça à saúde, ela pode aumentar a vulnerabilidade dos sujeitos, tornando imprescindíveis políticas públicas que garantam o direito à saúde. Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar os aspectos bioéticos relacionados ao cumprimento do direito humano ao acesso aos serviços de saúde pelos imigrantes no Brasil. Método Busca eletrônica na base de dados SciELO e revistas de bioética, direitos humanos e saúde coletiva, sem restrição de idioma e ano de publicação. Resultado Foram identificados 16 trabalhos categorizados em imigrantes do MERCOSUL e outras origens, e imigrantes situados em região de fronteira. O Brasil vem procurando respeitar o direito humano à saúde aos imigrantes por meio de novas formas de atuação em saúde, com ações e estratégias específicas, processos de trabalhos mais expandidos e flexíveis; mas existiram enfrentamentos éticos no tocante à equidade, universalidade e não discriminação. Conclusão A criação e o aperfeiçoamento constante de normas e práticas são necessários para que se alcance a responsabilidade ética com esta população e o acesso à saúde no Brasil se consolide como um direito humano universal, principalmente nas regiões de fronteira.
A new species of Hoplomyzon (Siluriformes: Aspredinidae) from Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela: osteological description using high-resolution computed microtomography of a miniature species
Authors: Carvalho Tiago P. , Reis Roberto E. , Friel John P.
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT A new miniature species of banjo catfish of the genus Hoplomyzon is described from the Lake Maracaibo Basin in Venezuela. The new species is distinguished from all its congeners by the straight anterior margin of the mesethmoid (vs. a medial notch); a smooth and straight ventral surface of the premaxilla (vs. presence of bony knobs on the ventral surface of premaxilla); absence of teeth on dentary (vs. teeth present on dentary); configuration of ventral vertebral processes anterior to anal fin, which are composed of single processes anterior to anal-fin pterygiophore (vs. paired process); presence of several filamentous barbel-like structures on the ventral surface of head of adults (vs. small papillous structures in the ventral surface of head of adults); and 8 anal-fin rays (vs. 6 or 7). An extensive osteological description is made of the holotype using high-resolution x-ray computed microtomography (HRXCT).
Representações sociais de conselheiros de saúde acerca do direito à saúde e da cidadania
Authors: Moura Luciana Melo de , Shimizu Helena Eri
Published: March 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Conhecer a estrutura das representações sociais de direito à saúde e cidadania de conselheiros municipais de saúde. Método Estudo qualitativo, fundamentado nas Teorias das Representações Sociais e do Núcleo Central, realizado em oito municípios da Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Entorno do Distrito Federal, Brasil. A amostra intencional foi composta por conselheiros municipais de saúde. Entre junho e dezembro de 2012 aplicaram-se questionários de evocação livre, dos quais foram respondidos 68 com o termo indutor Direito à Saúde e 64 com o termo indutor Cidadania. Os dados foram analisados por meio do software EVOC e da análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados O campo representacional de direito à saúde está associado à ideia de direito universal garantido pela Constituição e pelo SUS e de cidadania vinculado aos direitos e deveres. Conclusões As concepções de direito à saúde são entendidas enquanto condição para alcance da cidadania e cidadania como proteção social.
Experimental poisoning by Enterolobium contortisiliquum in sheep
Authors: Bacha Flávia Barbieri , Pupin Rayane Chitolina , Leal Paula Velozo , Carvalho Nilton Marques , Franco Gumercindo Loriano , Ítavo Camila Celeste Brandão Ferreira , Riet-Correa Franklin , Lemos Ricardo Antônio Amaral de
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT: Ingestion of Enterolobium contortisiliquum pods causes digestive disturbances, secondary hepatogenous photosensitization and abortions in ruminants. Pods were administered to sheep via a ruminal cannula to characterize acute poisoning. In Experiment 1, a single dose of 12g/kg of body weight (BW) was administered to three sheep in one experiment. One sheep died, and the other two recovered after presenting clinical signs. In Experiment 2, 10g/kg BW were administered daily to 15 sheep until the onset of clinical signs or for three consecutive days. Fourteen sheep showed mild to severe signs after the ingestion of 1-3 doses. Two sheep died, and the others recovered. Clinical signs in both experiments were diarrhea, anorexia, rumen atony, apathy, dehydration and tachypnea. The main macroscopic findings were an orange, frothy ruminal content witch contained pods fragments. The intestinal content was liquid. Detachment of the mucosa from the submucosa and ballooning degeneration of mucosal cells were observed histologically in the forestomachs. Evaluation of ruminal contents revealed acute lactic ruminal acidosis (ALRA). Bromatological analysis of E. contortisiliquum pods revealed 537.8g/kg DM (dry matter) of non-fibrous carbohydrates, which is sufficient to cause ALRA. Only one sheep in Experiment 2 had liver failure, characterized by jaundice, elevated serum activity of liver enzymes and histological lesions in liver biopsies. It is concluded that the administration of E. contortisiliquum pods in forage-fed sheep at doses of 10g/kg BW or higher may cause ALRA. The induction of liver failure in one sheep suggests that liver damage may occur in those sheep that do not develop acidosis.