bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La presencia China en América Latina
Authors: Ghotme Rafath , Ripoll Alejandra
Published: August 2018

China ha expandido su influencia en América Latina. Esta expansión es presentada como una estrategia incómoda para Estados Unidos y sus aliados tradicionales, en tanto que China podría desplazar la hegemonía estadounidense en la región, minando sus esfuerzos para promover su agenda de libre comercio, democracia y derechos humanos. Sin embargo, como se demostrará en este artículo, China no representa una amenaza seria para Estados Unidos a corto plazo, y de hecho, la expansión de su influencia en la región ha sido percibida por el gobierno de Estados Unidos como una oportunidad para abrir nuevas perspectivas económicas y de seguridad. La principal razón de ello es que ambas potencias han implementado una política cautelosa y pragmática que busca consolidar sus objetivos de política exterior, prefiriendo promover sus intereses en un marco cooperativo y no conflictivo.
Condiciones para el desarrollo del proceso de planificación financiera en pymes del sector manufacturero de Duitama
Authors: Báez Roa María Del Pilar , Puentes Montañez Gloria Acened , Ramírez Martínez Maritza Andrea
Published: August 2018

Knowing the importance of PYMES in the economic development of countries, it was pretended through this research to make a diagnosis in finance in order to determine the presence of financial planning of manufacturing sector companies in Duitama municipality. The study used the methodology for financial management analysis in PYMES. A representative sample of 40 PYMES was taken of which 17,5% are medium-size and 82,5% are small-size companies involved in bodywork transport, auto parts manufacturers, cabinetmaking, manufacture of iron and steel elements, preparation of foodstuffs sectors and a representative percentage of others. This work focused specifically on defining conditions faced by companies for the development of financial planning process. At the end of this assessment, an average number of conditions were found to carry out financial planning in companies observed, and the reason is the poor strategic planning as well as lack of follow-up and monitoring of activities, aspects that lead to the slightly functional work with other company areas and low setting of control mechanisms. Above aspects were recognized by entrepreneurs hence they have proposed improvement plans all of which will become administrative tools for helping in decisionmaking and setting financial policies.
Teoría del pecking order: ¿aplicación en Colombia?, una revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Alarcón Pérez Óscar Alberto
Published: August 2018

This article analyzes the different variables of the debt in a bibliographic review of the capital structure in the Colombian productive sectors. It delves particularly into the theory of the Pecking Order and seeks to validate and model the behavior of the debt in companies according to the stipulated by the authors analyzed. The document aims to be a reference of the quantitative study in the concepts and variables that are related to the structure of capital, and it is based on a statistical analysis of the debt variables, where it is modeled and correlated with the elements that govern the theory of the hierarchy. In the end, the document concludes on the diversification in the management of the debt in the organizations and at the same time, in the non-rigidity in the proposed models of the capital structure. It proposes new research guidelines in terms of the tools used for the analysis and the relevance of characterizing the study sectors.
Analysis of clinical status of contralateral ear in cases of unilateral squamosal chronic otitis media
Authors: Ghate Girija , Khan Raphella , Mukhtar Sabreena
Published: August 2018

Background: Squamosal COM is a condition caused by various etiological factors which are likely to affect the other side too. If diagnosed and intervened in time, the progression of the disease from simple negative middle ear pressure to cholesteatoma formation can be prevented and ear can be protected from hearing loss. Therefore it is important to assess and evaluate the contralateral ear appropriately.

Methods: This prospective study included patients above six years of age suffering from unilateral squamosal chronic otitis media. Their contralateral ears were examined and assessed for any ear disease.  

Results: We found various conditions in contralateral ears ranging from normal tympanic membrane to various types and grades of retractions of pars tensa as well as pars flaccida and some infectious conditions too. The commonest finding was secretory otitis media (23%) and the least common was otomycosis (3%).

Conclusions: Most common status in contralateral ear was found to be secretory otitis media in adult and paediatric age groups (23%). In our study, 84% of the patients showed pathology in the contralateral ear and 16% were normal, so the study proves that in patients with unilateral squamosal otitis media, with no complaints or previous history of discharge in contralateral ear shows pathology to quite a good extent¸ so the contralateral ear should always be evaluated comprehensively to efficiently diagnose any alterations and provide timely therapeutic intervention to prevent further progression of the disease and hearing loss.
Unattainable Standards for Treatment Facilities of Lake Baikal
Authors: Pukemo M.M. , Danilovich D.A.
Published: August 2018

At the present time, no treatment plant located on the Baikal natural territory (BNT) complies with the standards established by the order of the Ministry of Nature No 63 due to the impossibility and attainability of the standards set forth from a technological point of view. The authors proposed new, technologically feasible standards for BNT, taking into account industrial and municipal sources of water disposal, the size of populated areas and stand-alone sewerage facilities, the seasonality factor, and provide a technological justification for the proposed standards. The economic possibility of the current implementation of the standards justified by the authors is taken into account.
FEATURES OF APPLICATION OF CRIMEAN OZONATED BALNEOLOGICAL FACTORS AND CLINICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF THEIR EFFICACY AMONG PERIODONTAL PATIENTS
Authors: Фещенко Ирина , Feshchenko Irina , Сысоев Николай , Sysoyev Nikolay , Безруков Сергей , Bezrukov Sergey
Published: August 2018

Subject: the incidence of periodontal disease among the adult population of the Russian Federation reaches 95-100%.It is known that the microbiota of dentofacial pockets is characterized by instability, uncontrolled pathogenic factors, the presence of difficult-to-culture species. In recent years, the use of balneotherapy, mineral therapy, phyto-aromatherapy and others that do not cause side effects and addiction in the complex treatment of chronic diseases is considered a successful trend in modern periodontics. Purpose: the aim of this work was to study changes in the nature of the microflora of the periodontal apparatus in chronic gingivitis (CG), chronic generalized periodontitis (present study included) on the background of the use of non-pharmacological treatment technologies, including integrated ozonized balneotherapy. Methodology: the positive effect was obtained from the influence of ozonated compositions series named "Biol" and "Phyto-Biol" on the periodontal tissue microflora among patients with catarrhal gingivitis (25 people) and generalized periodontitis (23 people). Results of the study. Against the background of the course of complex balneo-hydrotherapy, the disappearance of pathogenic species occurred in a shorter time (3-5 days in patients with CG, on the 7th day with CGP) compared to the control group (7 and 10 days, respectively). It was stated that the use of ozonized mineral drugs in combination with hydrotherapy with ozonized Saki mineral water "BENTATM" has a local therapeutic effect on chronic gingivitis and chronic generalized periodontitis, promotes more rapid recovery of gingival sulcus and periodontal bag’s normobiosis, rather than drugs without ozone. Conclusions: the most prolonged effect was demonstrated by phytocompositions that contain ozone and "BENTATM" which are recommended to be applied in cases of clinical periodontics, surgical, orthopedic dentistry in invasive manipulation, treatment of periodontal tissues, prevention of complications and recurrences.
CLINICAL ASPECTS OF APPLICATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL RECONSTRUCTIVE IMPLANT FROM THE MATERIAL LYOPHILIZED BY ALLOGENNOGO AT THE EXPRESSED ATROPHY OF THE BONE TISSUE OF JAWS
Authors: Попов Николай , Popov Nikolay
Published: August 2018

Importance. The success of complex rehabilitation of patients by the method of dental implantation in conditions of deficit of the jaw bone in the field of dentition defects is determined by a number of factors that play an important role at various stages of treatment. Dental implantation with complex defects of the alveolar bone of the jaw requires preliminary reconstruction using bone replacement materials, the success of which depends on the contact area of the reconstructive bone implant with autologous bone tissue, the degree of its revascularization and primary stabilization. Objectives. Expansion of indications for dental implantation with pronounced atrophy of the jaw bone in the area of dentition defect by applying individual reconstructive implants from lyophilized allogenic material. Methods. The production of a precision reconstructive bone implant from an allogenic biomaterial was carried out using digital reconstruction techniques based on the construction of virtual digital 3D models based on computed tomography. To assess the results of treatment of patients with severe atrophy of the jaw bone in the area of defects in the dentition, general clinical and special research methods were used: cone-ray computer tomography, densitometry of the jaw bone tissue, perotestmetry; reoparodontography; studying the quality of life. Results. The use of a reconstructive implant from lyophilized allogenic material leads to an increase in the contact area of the reconstructive implant with autologous bone tissue of the alveolus, an increase in the revascularization of the reconstructive implant, an increase in the osteoconductive potential, a decrease in the probability of rejection of the reconstructive implant, a reduction in the probability of complications in the postoperative period, and expansion of indications for dental implantation. Conclusion. The use of individual reconstructive implants from lyophilized allogenic material with pronounced bone tissue atrophy in the area of dentition defects of jaws can significantly expand the indications for dental implantation and reduce the overall duration of treatment by an average of 6 months due to one-step augmentation and implantation.
Incidencia del concepto de previsión en los elementos de la responsabilidad en Colombia
Authors: Campos Cuesta Lorena Piedad
Published: August 2018

En la actualidad, para la sociedad moderna resulta cada vez más importante optar por conductas encaminadas a evitar la ocurrencia de daños, realidad que no ha sido ajena al derecho en general, y al de daños en especial, y que ha llevado a que cada día tomen más relevancia las posturas encaminadas hacia la prevención y mitigación de los daños. Así, previsibilidad, previsión e imprevisión son conceptos que han sido empleados en los juicios de responsabilidad como manifestaciones tradicionales de anticipación y factores determinantes en el límite entre la atribución de responsabilidad y su liberación.
¿Los actos propios en el proceso civil? A propósito del principio de la buena fe procesal y su incorporación en la Ley n.º 20.886 sobre Tramitación Electrónica en el procedimiento civil chileno
Authors: Carretta Muñoz Francesco
Published: August 2018

El presente trabajo trata los problemas de las antinomias en el derecho procesal en relación con el principio de la buena fe adjetiva. Lo anterior, con ocasión de la reciente incorporación al ordenamiento jurídico procesal chileno de la Ley sobre Tramitación Electrónica que contiene expresamente el instituto y además menciona la posibilidad de contravenir los propios actos dentro de las figuras contrarias al principio.
Un vistazo general a los Principios Latinoamericanos de Derecho de los Contratos
Authors: Pizarro Wilson Carlos
Published: August 2018

Este trabajo expone los resultados del grupo de investigación que creó los Principios Latinoamericanos de Derecho de los Contratos. Explica la creación del grupo de profesores investigadores que discutieron y redactaron el texto, presenta la metodología y analiza los principales aspectos del texto, en lo relativo a la noción del contrato, la formación, el cumplimiento y el incumplimiento.
Encadenamiento mediado por aprendizaje basado en proyectos ecoeficientes
Authors: Ramírez González Martha Beatriz
Published: August 2018

En Colombia la mayoría de universidades que forman profesionales en química, priorizan su formación científica en forma inconexa con los procesos químicos y la química industrial, a pesar que el 78% de los químicos ejercen su profesión en la industria, evidenciando una alta demanda en ese mercado laboral (Ministerio de Educación, 2015).En el grupo de investigación en Ecoeficiencia de la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, se desarrolló una innovación educativa para la formación por competencias del químico, denominada encadenamiento hacia la química verde. El encadenamiento fue diseñado en términos de unidad de competencia, basado en estrategias metacognitivas de aprendizaje, evaluación y transferencia, aplicado en el curso de química industrial de octavo semestre, con mediación pedagógica del aprendizaje basado en proyectos ecoeficientes y emprendidos en una investigación-acción (Carr, 1988). Se partió de 19 competencias genéricas proclamadas en el Proyecto Alfa Tuning Latinoamérica (2005-2013), y 16 competencias específicas, articuladas con los doce principios de la química verde, para asegurar la sostenibilidad del proceso químico (Anastas y Warner, 1998). El propósito del trabajo fue evaluar el proceso de formación por competencias bajo el criterio de evaluación auténtica y sus resultados, referentes de la pertinencia y eficacia de la innovación educativa, formulada y ejecutada alrededor del autoconocimiento, autorreflexión y autorregulación. Los resultados validados interna y externamente, se evidencian con la producción semestral de 10-15 productos ecoeficientes sometidos al proceso de emprendimiento, con importantes reconocimientos tanto en lo académico como en el sector productivo.Â
Ubiquinol supplementation on energy metabolism and oxidative stress in broiler chicken
Authors: Gopi M. , Purushothaman M. R. , Kumar R. Dhinesh , Prabakar G. , Chandrasekaran D.
Published: August 2018

Study was carried out to assess supplemental effects of dietary reduced ubiquinol (rCoQ10) on lipid profile and serum antioxidant activity in broiler chicks fed diets with three energy levels. 270 broiler chicks divided into nine groups (3 energy levels x 3 levels of rCoQ10) with three replicates. Birds were fed with basal energy (BE), low energy (BE-100 (kcal)) and high energy (BE+100 (kcal.kg-1) feed) and rCoQ10 at 0, 20 and 40ppm. Broiler chicks were distributed in completely randomized design and reared for 42d and at end of study, serum and muscle samples were collected for antioxidant activities, lipid contents. The activity of superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, reduced glutathione, vitamin E were increased and serum malonaldehyde, total, LDL-cholesterol as well as muscle cholesterol were reduced by intake of rCoQ10. The consumption of rCoQ10 improved muscle oxidative stability than the control. Ubiquinol at 20ppm favourably altered lipid profile with reduced lipid peroxidation and improved serum antioxidants activities.
Evaluation of feeding value of rice based Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) for broiler chickens
Authors: Dinani O. P. , Tyagi Pramod Kumar , Mandal A. B. , Tyagi Praveen Kumar , Dutta Narayan
Published: August 2018

A biological experiment of 160 day old chicks for six weeks was undertaken with completely randomized design (CRD) divided into five treatments, each consisting of 4 replicates and 8 chicks in each replicate. Five experimental diets as per ICAR (2013) were prepared by incorporating rice distillers dried grains with solubles (rDDGS) at inclusion level of (0, 7.5, 10.0, 12.5 and 15.0%). Chemical analysis revealed that rice DDGS on as such basis is high in both crude protein 44.68% and gross energy 4232 kcal/kg. In vitro pepsin-pancreatin digestibility (IVPPD) of rDDGS was found 79.81%. At the inclusion level of 7.5, 10 and 12.5 %, growth performance and nutrient utilization did not show any significant (P>0.05) difference as compared to control but at 15% rDDGS inclusion level, growth performance (body weight gain, feed intake and FCR) and nutrient utilization (dry matter and energy metabolizability, nitrogen retention %) were significantly (Pless than0.01) lower in 15% rDDGS (T5) group as compared to control (T1) and other dietary treatments. Carcass traits did not show any significant (P>0.05) difference between control and other dietary treatments. Cost of production per kg live weight and meat yield were significantly (Pless than 0.01) lower in 7.5 % and above rDDGS levels. Thus, it is concluded that rDDGS can be safely incorporated in broiler chickens diets up to the inclusion level of 12.5% as alternate protein meal for economic broiler production.
The effect of nizatidine on ovarian ischaemia/reperfusion injury in rats
Authors: Delibas Ilhan Bahri , Karaca Ibrahim , Yapca Omer Erkan , Ingec Metin , Kumbasar Serkan , Cimen Ferda Keskin , Coskun Resit , Celik Aziz Inan , Cankaya Murat , Altuner Durdu
Published: August 2018

An ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in an organ can also cause damage to other organs. In this study, the effects of nizatidine were investigated on ovarian I/R injury and subsequent heart damage in rats. Rats were divided into groups; ovarian I/R (IRG), nizatidine 25 mg/kg+ ovarian I/R (NIR), and control (CG) groups. The NIR and IRG groups were given 2 hours of ischaemia followed by 2 hours of reperfusion by applying, and subsequently releasing, a vascular clip to the right ovarian artery. While oxidant levels in the IRG group were higher than NIR and CG groups, antioxidant levels were lower. Necrosis, congested blood vessels, haemorrhage, leukocyte infiltration and oedema were observed in the ovarian and heart tissues of the IRG group. These findings were reduced in the NIR group. Nizatidine suppressed oxidative stress in ovarian and heart tissues and may be useful in prevention of I/R–induced ovarian and cardiac injury.
Indigenous plant protection practices in dry land agricultural agro ecosystems: Rationality of farmers’ knowledge system
Authors: Devi Renu , Godara Ashok Kumar , Sharma Rupesh , . Suman , . Vikas , Bal Yogita
Published: August 2018

In recent past, the farmers’ knowledge has received increased attention. Looking its importance a study was carried out, six randomly selected villages from two blocks, one from each of Bhiwani and Mahendergarh districts of Haryana state. To explore indigenous technological knowledge (ITKs) farmers with 10 years of experience were selected randomly from each village. Thus, making a total of 180 farmers from six villages. For testing rationality of each explored ITK, 40 agricultural scientists were selected. Data pertaining to study were taken by using personal interview method with open- ended and objective types of questions. Results indicated that 37 of ITKs were explored from farmers which are used against different insect pest management of various crops. Twenty four ITKs were found to be rational as perceived by farmers. Whereas 13 of ITKs were observed to be irrational by the farmers. Same numbers of ITKs were perceived as rational and irrational by agricultural scientists. It could be inferred that there was very less gap in weighting the rationality of explored ITKs by farmers and agricultural scientists both.
Pathogenic and morphological variability among Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri isolates causing wilt in chickpea
Authors: Chaithra H. R. , Manjunath H. , Saifulla M. , Deepthi Pagala
Published: August 2018

Twelve Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri isolates were isolated from chickpea infected samples collected across different states of India. Pathogenic variability of twelve isolates was observed on seven chickpea cultivars viz., JG 62, Annigeri-1, Chaffa, CPS-1, K 850, L 550 and DCP 92-3. Among the twelve isolates APFOC-1 showed lowest wilt incidence 71.43 per cent and the isolate MPFOC-9 showed 100 per cent wilt incidence in all cultivars. The variability in morphological characters like size, shape, color of conidia and size, shape, color of chlamydospore were observed in all the isolates. The size of macroconidia varied from 9.23X2.53 ìm (WBFOC-12) to 19.3X5.52 ìm (MHFOC-8) with 2-4 septation. The size of microconidia varied from 4.4X2.93 ìm (MPFOC-9) to 8.26X4.2 ìm (MHFOC-8) with 0-1 septation. Macroconidia were sickle shaped and blunt ends with hyaline color. Microconidia were round to oval with hyaline color. Size of chlamydospore varied from 2.67 (UPFOC-11) to 8.24 (JKFOC-5). Chlamydospores did not show much variation with respect to shape and color. Based on the total number of spores observed per microscopic field, the twelve isolates categorized into four groups viz., poor sporulants, moderate sporulants, good sporulants and very good sporulants.
Effect of different levels of nitrogen and potassium against leaf spots disease of groundnut in different fertility gradient soil in field
Authors: Sandham Trina , Mahapatra Sunita , Das Srikanta
Published: August 2018

The occurrence of early and late leaf spots of groundnut under influence of variable soil fertility states with further interaction to different levels of nitrogen and potassium was measured and the same was correlated with the yield attributing parameters. Two different nitrogen and potassium combinations (20; 40 kg ha-1) applied on four different fertility gradient soil (low ,S1; medium ,S2 ; moderate ,S3 and high ,S4) showed minimum leaf spot disease severity and maximum diseases reduction in (S1) N40K20 (AUDPC 34.48 and 16.06% reduction); (S2) N40K40 (AUDPC- 32.88 and 13.68% reduction ); (S3) N20K40 (AUDPC 31.51 and 11.44% reduction) and (S4) N20K20 (AUDPC-25.40 and 11.58% reduction). The yield attributes like kernel number and weight per plant and kernel yield were also high in above combinations and fertility gradient soil. The linear regression value between disease severity and yield parameters showed a high co-relation regression and negatively significant at all fertility gradient soil and more responsive at low, medium and high fertility gradient soil irrespective of different N and K levels.
Genetic variability and character association studies for seed yield and component characters in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] under North-western Himalayas
Authors: Kumar Santosh , Kumari Vedna , Kumar Vinod
Published: August 2018

The present investigation was undertaken to assess the genetic variability and character associations for seed yield and component characters in 307 soybean germplasm lines. The lines were raised in augmented block design in four blocks during kharif 2014. Out of these, twenty seven promising genotypes were selected and forwarded for evaluation along with four checks in randomized block design with three replications at CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P) during kharif 2015. The analysis of variance revealed the presence of sufficient genetic variability in the breeding material. High PCV and moderate GCV were recorded for harvest index and biological yield/plant. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance were observed for harvest index followed by biological yield /plant, seed yield /plant, number of pods/plant and 100-seed weight indicating the predominance of additive gene action in controlling the trait. Number of branches /plant, number of seeds /pod, biological yield/plant and harvest index exhibited significantly positive correlation with seed yield /plant both at phenotypic and genotypic levels. Two traits viz., harvest index and biological yield /plant could be considered as direct selection indices for yield improvement in soybean.
Investigation of IRAP transposon-based molecular markers for analysis of genetic diversity in pea germplasm
Authors: Ahmad Sajjad , Kaur Rajvinder , Lefsrud Mark , Singh Jaswinder
Published: August 2018

Retrotransposons diversity has been extensively studied in monocots, but it is not well documented in dicot species. Transposition activity of transposons creates DNA polymorphism and their abundant presence in genomes is making transposons a promising marker system for varietal identification and fingerprinting. In this study, four transposon-based markers (two DNA- and two RNA-transposons) were employed to evaluate the effectiveness of Inter-Retrotransposon Amplified Polymorphism (IRAP) transposon system in assessing genetic diversity in pea germplasm accessions. A total of 28 alleles were detected across the 35 pea accessions with number of alleles per locus ranged from 5 (Mutator) to 9 (Cyclops). RNA transposons produced a higher number of polymorphic alleles (Ogre: 8, Cyclops: 9) than DNA transposon markers (Mutator: 5, MITE: 6). Overall mean PIC value and D values for these transposon markers were 0.810 and 0.817 respectively. Genetic similarity values ranged from 0.143 to 0.823 with a mean similarity value of 0.403. Cluster analysis classified pea genotypes into six major groups that were somewhat consistent with their geographical origins. The molecular analyses differentiated all the 35 accessions and generated higher PIC and D values that can be useful for MAS-based breeding programs in pea.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COOPERATIVE INTEGRATED READING AND COMPOSITION TECHNIQUE TO INCREASE GRADE 8 STUDENTS’ ACTIVE LEARNING IN AN ENGLISH CLASS
Authors: Puspitasari Carollina Anggi , Hidayat Dylmoon
Published: August 2018

Based on class observations, some students in grade 8 of XYZ Junior High School were not contributing actively in an English class. One of the reason was because they were not used to speaking English. This research was aimed at increasing students’ active learning in studying English in the classroom by implementing the Cooperative Integrated Reading Composition (CIRC) technique. The research method used was Classroom Action Research (CAR) of Kemmis and McTaggart’s, conducted within three cycles. The subjects were four students who were not speaking English actively. The data was collected through questionnaires and mentor’s observation checklist. The result showed that the implementation of the CIRC technique in an English class could increase students’ active learning significantly.

BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRAK: Berdasarkan hasil observasi di VIII SMP XYZ tidak berpartisi aktif saat pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Salah satu alasannya adalah siswa tidak terbiasa menggunakan bahasa Inggris. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan keaktifan siswa kelas VIII SMP dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris dengan menggunakan teknik Cooperative Integrated Reading Composition (CIRC). Metode yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) model Kemmis dan McTaggart dengan 3 siklus. Subyek penelitian berfokus pada empat orang siswa yang tidak terlibat secara aktif di kelas Bahasa Inggris. Data dikumpulkan dengan kuesioner dan checklist observasi mentor. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa dengan penerapan teknik CIRC dalam kelas Bahasa Inggris, keaktifan siswa mengalami kenaikan yang signifikan.

 
A Comparison of Cloud-Based versus Traditional Collaborative Group Works In Terms Of Academic Success and Learner Satisfaction
Authors: YILDIRIM Serkan , BÖLEN Mehmet Cem
Published: August 2018

As cloud computing technology can be used independently of time and space and it is convenient in accessing information on mobile technologies, it has attracted the attention of the world of education and this technology has been used in various educational activities. In this study, as for programming education, the effects of cloud computing and the task of extracurricular groups on traditional collaborative learning in the learning environment on learners are evaluated in terms of academic achievement and satisfaction dimensions. In the context of computer programming classes, a total of 240 students, including 113 men and 127 women participated in the study that lasted 8 weeks. Intergroup factorial design was used as a research design in this study in traditional and cloud-based environments. The data collected by academic achievement tests and the questionnaire of group work views were analysed by quantitative analysis methods. According to the study results; cloud-based groups working environments provide more academic success than the traditional group setting. In terms of satisfaction supporting academic achievement indirectly, Cloud computing based group environment, when compared to traditional group environment, does not have any differences. Cloud-based group work environment with this feature offers more opportunities for academic success with similar satisfaction levels. This environment, also, with the support of technology, create an alternative for an effective learning environment.
An Analysis on 2009 and 2017 Life Science Curriculum in terms of Creating Awareness towards Disabilities
Authors: SADİOĞLU Ömür , KAYA Büşra
Published: August 2018

The purpose of the study is to examine the acquisitions of the 2009-2017 Life Science Curriculum in terms of raising awareness in relation to the disabled. This research is a analytical research model. Data source of the research is the 2009 and 2017 Life Science Curriculum. The 2009 curriculum includes 14 acquisitions and four activities aiming at raising awareness in relation to the disabled and the 2017 curriculum includes six acquisitions. Contrary to this, the skills and personal qualities included in the 2009 curriculum included statements aiming at raising awareness in relation to the disabled. Although there is no title called "personal qualifications" in the 2017 curriculum, these qualifications are treated as values. It is thought that it is important to increase the gains and examples of activities that will provide awareness of disability in the Life Science Curriculum to be prepared.
The Effect Of Inquiry Based Learning Approach For Students’ Academic Success In Science Teaching
Authors: BİLİR Uğur , ÖZKAN Muhlis
Published: August 2018

In this study, the effect of inquiry based learning approach for students’ academic success in science teaching. The research made in 2013 – 2014 academic year in a middle school in Bursa, 15 students in total who were educated in the third grade of a middle school. In the study, the embedded research pattern in mixed method types, “The Electric Unit Academic Success Test” and “Half-Structured Meeting Questions” were used. The data collected via Half - Structured Meeting Questions was analyzed, pre-test and final test results were supported with the data collected by the meetings made with the students. SPSS software was used for the statistical analyze of quantitative data. Kolmogorov Smirnov test was used to examine normal distribution of the points; t-test was used for the mean and standard error values with dependent groups. The meeting form was made of open-ended questions and content analyze of the data was made by the researcher.  In the research, qualitative and quantitative data supported each other, the score difference of pre-test and final test were high for the students. According to the result of quantitative data, the students’ interest were increased to the subjects, their hand skills improved, they learned better by experiencing, their curiosity sense increased, they enjoyed learning and attended to the subjects more effectively.
The Examination of Future Chemistry Teachers’ Knowledge of Hybridization
Authors: ÇALIŞ Sevgül
Published: August 2018

In this study at which examining the field knowledge on hybridization of chemistry teacher candidates was examined, one of the qualitative research methods, descriptive scanning method, was used. The study was carried out with a total of 36 chemistry teacher candidates who graduated from the faculty of chemistry of different universities who were taking formation classes at the Faculty of Education of Uludağ University in the spring semester of 2017-2018 academic year. The data were collected by semi-structured interview form with five open-ended questions developed on the researcher's side and evaluated by descriptive analysis. According to the findings obtained from the research, it was determined that most of the prospective teachers had problems in explaining the hybrid orbit formation emerging from atomic orbitals and that the materials they know in everyday life were inadequate in determining the hybrid orbital pattern. For this reason, it has been concluded that it is important for the teachers to explain to high school and secondary school level students in the most detailed way by using the teaching techniques and materials.
Empoderamiento y masculinidad en la estrategia de género de Alaska = Empowerment and masculinity in the gender strategy of Alaska
Authors: Arenillas Meléndez Sara
Published: August 2018

Resumen. La cantante Alaska ha sido uno de los iconos más representativos de la mod­ernidad en España, participando de forma destacada en la Movida. Según Alberto Mira (2004), el rasgo que definió a la Movida fue la adopción del modelo camp de homosexualidad. En este artículo, proponemos un análisis del discurso de género de Alaska, cuyo rasgo más destacado sería la adopción de este modelo camp de homosexualidad. Para ello, hemos comparado la ver­sión que realizó del tema Quiero ser Santa con la original de Parálisis Permanente, y analizado su dúo con Loquillo en El ritmo del garaje y su canción Rey del Glam. Alaska habría articulado, gracias al modelo camp, una masculinidad no hegemónica que le habría servido para empoder­arse y legitimarse dentro de las escenas de la música popular española. Para ello, Alaska utilizó el artificio propio del camp mediante estrategias como el travestismo de la voz o el uso de un estilo performativo externo.Palabras clave: Alaska, camp, Movida, artificio, glam.Abstract. The singer Alaska has been one of the most representative icons of modernity in Spain, participating prominently in the Movida. According to Alberto Mira (2004), the fea­ture that defined La Movida was the adoption of the homosexuality camp model. In this article, I propose an analysis of the gender discourse of Alaska, whose most outstanding feature would be the adoption of this camp model of homosexuality. To do this, I have compared the version she made of the song Quiero ser Santa with the one of Parálisis Permanente, as well as her duet with Loquillo in El ritmo del garaje and her song Rey del Glam. Alaska, thanks to the camp model, articulated a non-hegemonic masculinity that helped her to be empowered and legiti­mized within the scenes of Spanish popular music. To pursue this, Alaska used the artifice of the camp through strategies such as the use of a cross-dressing voice or a style of performance that involved showmanship.Keywords: Alaska, camp, Movida, artifice, glam.
La clave de la confianza, el arte y la ciencia de la autoconfianza para mujeres
Authors: Ibarra Villaescusa Tania M.
Published: August 2018

Este artículo reseña : Katty Kay y Claire Shipman, La Clave de la Confianza, El Arte y la Ciencia de la Autoconfianza para Mujeres, México, D.F.  Océano, 2015 , 227 p.
E não seria um coconsciente artístico?: reflexões sobre a criação de um repertório de experiências dentro de um grupo teatral de pesquisa.
Authors: Martins Pedro Haddad , Koudela Ingrid Dormien
Published: August 2018

Este artigo apresenta uma reflexão, a partir do conceito de coconsciente – advindo do psicodrama e do trabalho com grupos vivenciais -, do processo de criação e desenvolvimento de repertório de um grupo teatral de pesquisa. Para isto se enfocará o trabalho realizado pela Cia Elevador de Teatro Panorâmico através do sistema improvisacional “Campo de Visão” e do espetáculo “Ifigênia”.
A Deriva e Suas Pistas Dentro de um Processo de Criação Cênica Pelo Mar de Ruas e Praças
Authors: Doles Junior Carlos Alberto , Lazzaratto Marcelo Ramos
Published: August 2018

Este artigo relata as experiências da Trupé de Teatro em processo colaborativo de criação cênica pelas ruas e praças do Centro da cidade de Sorocaba. Buscamos, aqui, pistas sobre a Deriva, o estado de Deriva - procedimento utilizado pelo grupo durante a pesquisa para a montagem de seus últimos espetáculos. Esse quase “diário de bordo” tem, assim, sua escrita nesse estado: um olhar sobre a Deriva em estado de Deriva.
Forensic neurobiology underlying violent criminal behavior
Authors: Du Beau Amy
Published: August 2018

Violent criminal behavior may be a sequela of functionally and structurally compromised prefrontal and corticolimbic cortices. These anatomically distinct yet functionally integrated regions of the human brain confer qualities of moral sensibility and intentionality of action. Criminal behavior leading to conviction necessitates the commission of a prohibited act, actus reus, coincidentally occurring with a guilty state of mind, mens rea. Sentencing determinations markedly differ for those who intentionally violate compared to reckless acts and such outcomes can be critically life-impactful. However, making inferential assessments about an aggressor’s mental state can be a challenging task for legal experts. This meta-analysis reviews how the functional somatotopy of brain regions associated with aggression can be forensically assessed to contextualize violent criminal behavior to facilitate legal processes. Because brain scans have diagnostic credibility, by extension, they are increasingly becoming persuasive forensic evidence. A centralized neuroimaging database may emerge as a game-change for legal processes. The intercalated framework of neurolaw uniquely offers great power to elucidate criminological factors within the statute.
Patterns of Trust and Collaboration among Nonprofit Organizations and Health Funds: A Case Study
Authors: Reiter Vered , Tzafrir Shay S. , Laor Nathaniel
Published: August 2018

The importance of collaboration between organizations, especially in the modern world, has been discussed extensively by researchers from different fields. Yet, the importance of the context, trust dynamics, and the employment social environment, such as the interplay among these factors, i.e., trust, individual behavior, and political behavior, has been less studied. This study evaluates the role of trust in and between organizations on successful collaboration processes. Using qualitative methodology, we interviewed 11 senior directors who were involved in a specific case-study of collaboration among four major organizations as well as direct observation, documentation, and archive records. Our findings emphasize the importance of analyzing multilevel trust, interpolitics, and intrapolitics, even when success is at stake. We suggest that managers have to account for emotional involvement at the individual level, even when successful organizational-level collaboration occurs. Overall, we found that there are two aspects of trust in a collaboration process between organizations: system’s aspect and personal aspect. Each aspect is influenced by various factors, mainly different goals and interest and lack of procedures or regulations (from the system’s aspect) and feelings of vagueness in goals and managerial procedures as well as feelings of exploitation (from the personal aspect). In addition, we found that past acquaintances, mutual experience, and shared visions raise the level of trust, which in turn affects the reciprocal relations and therefore the collaboration process resulting in higher social effectiveness for social services.
Special Issue on Expectations for Upgrading Dams Under Operation
Authors: Sumi Tetsuya , Nakatsugawa Makoto , Yamaguchi Yoshikazu
Published: August 2018

Introduction

There are approximately 2,700 dams in Japan. Their total reservoir capacity is approximately 25 billion m3(BCM), far less than the 34.4 BCM of Hoover Dam in the US or the 39.3 BCM of the Three Gorges Dam in China. Lake Biwa, with a capacity of 27.5 BCM, which has recently been used for multiple purposes by the Lake Biwa Comprehensive Development Project, is equivalent in scale to such artificial lakes. On the other hand, dams in Japan that were constructed on mountain rivers with considerable sediment deposits are decreasing their capacity more rapidly than those constructed on continental rivers, so they require measures against deposition to maintain their long-term reservoir capacity. In addition, extreme weather phenomena (increased rainfall and drought intensity) under climate changes increase high demand for storage capacity of dams. In order to effectively use these dams as limited resources and to hand them over to the next generation in healthy state, continuous investment and development of maintenance technology are required. Recently, to promote this investment and development, “A vision for upgrading dams (effective use of existing dams to mitigate damage from frequent floods and droughts and to generate renewable energy)” was established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) on June 27, 2017 [1]. This special issue is collecting the significance of the dam upgrading projects and important challenges from various aspects to be implemented.
Comprehensive Inspection of Japanese Dams in Long-Term Operation
Authors: Kondo Masafumi , Anan Shuji ,   National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
 1 Asahi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0804, Japan,   National Research and Development Agency Public Works Research Institute (PWRI), Ibaraki, Japan
Published: August 2018

The Comprehensive Inspection of Dams was institutionalized by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the dams managed by it in long-term operation. In this paper, this inspection is outlined, and its practical procedures and methods with the important technical notices for its implementation are presented.
Free-Flow Sediment Flushing: Insights from Prototype-Scale Studies
Authors: Esmaeili Taymaz , Sumi Tetsuya , Kantoush Sameh A. , Kubota Yoji ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University Gorgan 49147-39975, Iran,   Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan,   Hydro Technology Institute Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan
Published: August 2018

Free-flow sediment flushing operation offers viable means to preserve the storage capacity of dam reservoirs as the incoming flood erodes the flushing channel, and the deposited sediment is flushed from the reservoir. This method involves complex flow patterns and flushing channel formation procedures owing to the dynamic interaction between varying flow conditions (e.g., shallow and deep flows) and moveable bed variations notably when the non-uniform sediments exist in the complex geometry of reservoirs. In the present study, first, the numerical simulation of a previously conducted free-flow sediment flushing operation in the Dashidaira and the target segment of Unazuki reservoirs using the available field-measured data were presented. Then, to improve the flushing efficiency in the Dashidaira reservoir, the effects of using a groyne were studied. A fully 3D numerical model using the finite volume method in combination with a wetting/draying algorithm was utilized to reproduce the flow velocity field and morphological bed changes. While the characteristics of the flow field can be captured by the numerical model in Dashidaira and Unazuki reservoirs, simulated bed changes in upstream areas covered with the coarser materials (e.g., study zone of Unazuki reservoir) showed some discrepancies. The outcomes also revealed that implementing a groyne at the entrance of the wide midstream of Dashidaira reservoir can locally increase the sediment erosion chance from this area and thereby can improve the flushing efficiency by approximately 10%. Therefore, the risks associated with the accumulation of distorted sediments in the wide midstream of Dashidaira reservoir within a long-term period could be reduced.
Evaluation of Diverse Values of Hydropower
Authors: Inoue Motoyuki ,   Water Resources Research Center, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University Gokasyo, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
Published: August 2018

Japan is suitable for hydropower generation because of its varying topology and abundant water resources. The use of natural energy resources has recently gained importance in Japan, and as such the subject of small- and medium-scale hydropower generation has drawn much attention. However, new developments have not advanced significantly. Hydropower has various advantages over other natural energy sources; it provides stable power output, and if construction and maintenance are implemented appropriately, it can provide electricity at low costs and over long timescales. Further, hydropower is environmentally friendly, and can protect and improve the environment when implemented in harmony with natural and social factors. Moreover, it has social benefits; it contributes to aspects such as regional revitalization, local attractiveness, and disaster prevention. The possibilities of hydropower are not fully understood, and methods have not yet been established for its comprehensive practical utilization. Hydropower in Japan has not been in full-scale development for a while. Therefore, there are currently only a few experts on hydropower development. Accordingly, technologies and institutions for the development of small- and medium-scale hydropower generation while ensuring harmony with the natural and social environment are required. Further, a system is also needed to allow experts to promote and support such technologies and institutions in a cross-sectional way.