bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Polygalacturonase production by Aspergillus nomius MR103 in solid state fermentation using Agro-industrial wastes
Authors: Ketipally Ravi , Kumar G. Kranthi , Ram M. Raghu
Published: June 2019

The present study was aimed at polygalacturonase production from Aspergillus nomius MR103 under solid state fermentation. A total of 57 fungal strains were obtained from mangrove soils collected from Gilakaladindi and Malakayalanka of Krishna District Andhra Pradesh. For the isolation of fungi these Soil samples were serially diluted and plated on pectin agar media plates.  Among them, the isolate which showed maximum polygalacturonase activity was selected for this study. This strain was identified as A. nomius MR 103 by 18S rRNA sequences analysis. Pectin rich agro-industrial wastes like apple peel, citrus peel, orange peel, wheat bran, rice bran and sugarcane bagasse were used as substrates for polygalacturonase production by A. nomius MR 103. This strain was inoculated into the nutrient broth containing agro industrial wastes under solid state fermentation and amount of Polygalacturonase production was estimated. Maximum enzyme production of 4.83 IU/mg was recorded at pH 7.0 and temperature 35?C after 7 days of incubation, when orange peels were used as substrate.  Addition of carbon and nitrogen sources to orange peel media improved the Polygalcturonase production. Sucrose as carbon and peptone as nitrogen sources were proved  to be the best for  maximum production of Polygalcturonase by A. nomius MR 103 on orange peel substrate. Utilization of agro-industrial by-products provided the establishment of a cost-efficient and sustainable process for enzyme production.
Seed storage behaviour of Buxus wallichiana Baillon: An important woodcraft species of Indian Himalayan region
Authors: Thapliyal Manisha , Rawat Pravin
Published: June 2019

Seeds of Buxus wallichiana Baillon are dormant and not much information is available on their shelf life under storage conditions. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the seed storage behaviour of B. wallichiana, an important woodcraft species of the Indian Himalayan Region. Healthy matured fruits of B. wallichiana were collected from Matkangra block, Chakrata Forest Division of Uttarakhand. The seeds were extracted, cleaned, processed manually and their initial viability was tested through germination test. After initial viability determination, seeds were processed and placed in air-tight plastic boxes for storage at four temperatures viz., ambient room temperature (Control), 5°C, 15°C and -20°C. Thereafter, at every two months interval, germination test was conducted to assess the viability of the stored seeds. The results revealed that the initial viability of freshly collected seeds was 26.66 per cent and it took 7.83 days to complete germination. After two months of storage the germination percentage increased in the seeds stored at all the temperatures going up to maximum (73.33%) in the ones stored at -20°C followed by 15°C (66.67%) as compared to 50% in the seeds stored at room temperature. Similarly, the mean germination time also increased proportionally, longest being 44 days for seeds stored at -20°C. Seeds stored at ambient room temperature lost viability completely at 6 months storage duration while almost half the viability was lost in seeds stored at 15°C (36.67%) and -20°C (26.67%). From present study, it can be concluded that the longevity of the B. wallichiana seeds is around 12 months when the seeds are stored at lower temperatures, maintaining the viability about 23% at 5°C and 15°C and 16.67 % at  -20°C.
Effect Effect of fruit size on physiological seed quality parameters of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Authors: P. Navitha , K. Sujatha , A. Beaulah
Published: June 2019

An experiment was carried out at the Department of Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai during 2018 to find out the effect of fruit size on physiological seed quality of cucumber. Variation in fruit size of cucumber results in poor quality seeds. In order to overcome this obstacle fruit grading was done based on weight of fruit to obtain good quality seeds. Harvested fruits of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) were categorized based on the weight into three different groups viz., Big (2.41kg), medium (1.66kg) and small (1.28kg). Observations on fruit and seed quality parameters were recorded. The results revealed that medium sized fruits recorded higher values compared to big and small sized fruits. The number of seeds/fruit recorded higher in medium sized fruit (935 numbers) followed by small (896 numbers) and big (876 numbers) sized fruits. The big, medium and small fruits were recovered to 1.52 %, 1.06% and 0.58% seeds respectively. The physiological quality characters measured in terms of seed germination revealed that seeds of medium sized fruits were recorded higher (80%) followed by seeds of big (82%) and small (65%). The seedling vigour measured through root (17.08cm) and shoot length (14.45cm), dry matter production (0.85g 10 seedlings-1) and vigour index (2522) also proved the superiority in medium sized fruits.
Development and quality of apple -whey based herbal functional ready-to-serve beverage
Authors: Sharma Rakesh , Choudhary Richa , Thakur N. S. , Thakur Abhimanyu
Published: June 2019

Apple is one of the widely consumed fruits which constitute an important part of the human diet as a source of sugars and dietary fibres. But, it is poor in proteins and some minerals like calcium. On the other hand, whey- a by-product of dairy industry is an excellent source of proteins and calcium. Therefore, in the present study, apple-whey based functional ready-to-serve (RTS) beverage was developed by blending apple juice with whey and jaljeera extract and was evaluated for quality under ambient and refrigerated conditions during storage. The incorporation of whey had increased the calcium content from 3.96 to 15.64 mg/100 mL and total proteins from 0.07 to 0.29 % in the developed beverage. Further addition of jaljeera extract not only enhanced the sensory quality of the beverage, but also improved the ascorbic acid content (10.57 mg/100g) total phenols (37.86 mg/100g) and antioxidant activity (40.34 %). The developed product was stored safely for a period of sixty days under refrigerated storage conditions with minimum changes in chemical and sensory attributes.
Zinc alleviates cadmium induced heavy metal stress by stimulating antioxidative defense in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] crop
Authors: Kapur Dhiraj , Singh Kamal Jit
Published: June 2019

The interaction between cadmium- a toxic metal and zinc- an essential micronutrient was investigated in influencing the activity of various antioxidant enzymes and related metabolites in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]. Higher levels of cadmium (Cd) stimulate the activity of potential enzymes like ascorbate peroxidase (APX), superoxide dismutase (SOD) accompanied by the buildup of non-enzymatic metabolites, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), malondialdehyde (MDA) and proline due to rise in oxidative stress of plants.  Also, the reduced activity of catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase (GR) and ascorbic acid (AsA) content was based upon Cd treatment levels. Application of zinc (Zn) combination enhances the activity of enzymes like APX, GR, CAT and SOD in Cd treatments, also confirmed with the depleted levels of H2O2. Zn alone treatment had no significant effect on the activity of such enzymes indicating the toxicity owing to Cd treatments only. The accumulation behavior of other non-enzymatic metabolites like MDA, proline and ascorbic acid also get reversed with metal combination treatment. Moreover, the efficacy of Zn was more when applied in higher concentrations with low Cd. Thus, Zn plays a key role in plants to counter heavy metal stress by elevating antioxidative defense with higher activity of enzymes and reduced levels of non-enzymatic metabolites, and efficacy of Zn in combination is dose dependent.
Antibacterial activity and phytochemical screening of ethanolic leaf, stem and flower extract of Aerva lanata
Authors: Nimisha S. , Beula Rani K. R.
Published: June 2019

Screening of phytochemicals provides the potentiality for serving several illnesses. The current investigation was carried out the antibacterial activity and phytochemical screening of ethanolic extract of leaf, flower and stem of Aerva lanata commonly known as Sirupeelai through spectroscopic analysis. In this screening the major components are carbohyrates, aminoacids, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids and cocumarins. The antibacterial activity showed maximum sensitivity in leaf extract of Staphylococcus aureus(16mm). The FTIR spectroscopic analysis revealed that the functional groups were alkene, alkyne, amines which showed major peaks. Based on antibacterial activity and functional group analysis, GC-MS was carried out in leaf extract of A. lanata. The current report indicated 27 bioactive compounds, in that Uridine is a major peak which showed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancerous activity etc.
Improvement of renal profile in Gentamicin-induced Nephrotoxicity in albino wistar rats by edible macrofungi Dacryopinax spathularia and Schizophyllum commune
Authors: Kumar Amar , Kumar Manoj , Dandapat Sukumar , Ranjan Rakesh , Sinha M. P.
Published: June 2019

he present work has been taken to assess the pharmacological efficacy of two edible macrofungi Dacryopinax spathularia and Schizophyllum commune in the improvement of renal profile of Gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in albino wistar rats. The intra-peritoneal administration of gentamicin 80 mg/Kg Body Weight per day had resulted in alterations in renal function and renal damage which was reflected by abnormal and significant (p=0.05) increase in renal function parameters of blood like Urea, Creatinine, Uric Acid and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN). On administration of high dose (500 mg/Kg BW) of D. Spathularia extract to the nephrotoxic group of rats the concentration of urea, creatinine, uric acid and BUN significantly decreased from 104.26±7.45 to 76.27±7.24, 1.17±0.43 to 0.68±0.47, 3.68±1.34 to 2.58±0.56 and 48.72±4.36 to 31.14±3.76 respectively, in comparison to the nephrotoxic group of rats. On the other hand, the administration of high dose (500 mg/Kg BW) of S. commune extract to the nephrotoxic group of rats resulted into significant (p=0.05) decrease in the concentration of urea, creatinine, uric acid and BUN, from 104.26±7.45 to 51.42±6.15, 1.17±0.43 to 0.62±0.14, 3.68±1.34 to 2.36±0.74 and 48.72±4.36 to 28.65±3.85 respectively, in comparison to the nephrotoxic group of rats. The results also revealed that S. commune extract showed comparatively more efficacy in the renal profile improvement of nephrotoxic rats in comparison to the D. spathularia extract.
Trichoderma: A part of possible answer towards crop residue disposal
Authors: O. Siva Devika , Paul Subhadip , Sarkar Deepranjan , Rajput Rahul Singh , Singh Sonam , Parihar Manoj , Parewa H. P. , Pal Sumita , Singh H. B. , Rakshit Amitava
Published: June 2019

India is one of the leading countries in agricultural production and generate large volume of crop residue. Increasing demand for food grains due to growing population leads to generation of crop residues. Due to lack of proper disposal mechanism of crop residue, farmers burn the residue which release greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere, and poses great threat to environment as well as human health. The residue burning causes greater carbon emission and nutrient losses which otherwise incorporated into the soil system may substantially improve the soil biodiversity. Besides several practices of crop residue management, the most feasible method for farmers is incorporation of residue into the soil with the inoculation of microbes. In soil system the ability of microbial community in degrading organic substances is well known. In the early stages of residue decomposition simple substrates like carbohydrates are degraded by bacteria, but in later stages degradation of complex constituents viz., cellulose, lignin needs microbes which are capable of secreting enzymes like cellulase, acting on complex organic substrates. In this context, cellulolytic micro organisms like Trichoderma have the potential and emerging as an important microbial inoculants to enhance the rate of decomposition as well as alleviate the effect of residue burning.
Effect of cadmium on glycogen content in muscle, liver, gill and kidney tissues of freshwater fish Channa punctatus (Bloch)
Authors: Tewari Seema , Bajpai Sandeep , Tripathi Madhu
Published: June 2019

Aquatic environment gets polluted by heavy metals because of their environmental persistence and ability to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms. Cadmium is a ubiquitous toxic heavy metal, biologically non-essential element, it is not biodegradable and has a very long biological half-life. The aim of the present study was to assess the glycogen content in muscle, liver,  gill and kidney of Channa punctatus exposed to sublethal concentrations of cadmium chloride after 4, 7, 15 and 30 days of exposure. The results clearly showed significant decrease in the glycogen levels in the experimental fish C. punctatus. Decrease in muscle glycogen was found highly significant (P<0.001) after 30 days in both low concentration (36.823 mg/L) 6.12±0.41mg/g and in high concentration (73.646 mg/L) 4.04±0.32 mg/g in comparison to control. Decrease in liver glycogen content was found highly significant (P<0.001) after 30 days in high concentration 9.12±0.49 mg/g when compared with control. The decrease in gill glycogen content after 30 days exposure was found highly significant (P<0.001) 1.36±0.13 mg/g in low concentration and in high concentration 0.79±0.25 mg/g in comparison to control. Decrease in kidney glycogen content was found highly significant (P< 0.001) at 30 days in low concentration 3.92±0.05 mg/g  and in high concentration 2.81±0.20 mg/g  in comparison to control. The influence of toxicant cadmium chloride in selected tissues of fish was taken into account in evaluating fish response against stressor. Hence, we can use glycogen content as biomarker of cadmium stress in fish.
Effective framework for Environmental-flows estimation for data deficient Indian rivers
Authors: Sharma Urvashi
Published: June 2019

Data deficiency is a major problem in recommending appropriate environmental flows (e-flows) requirements for rivers in many parts of the world. Several studies have been done using a variety of e-flows assessment methodologies. Large dams and hydropower projects are major manipulators of the flow regimes resulting in degraded ecosystems ubiquitously. In India attempts have been made to develop e-flows requirements of rivers to maintain a good riverine ecosystem. Most of the studies are based on hydrological methods, which do not take all the variables affecting flow-regimes into consideration. This paper highlights the problems in assessment of e-flows and their on-ground implications in India. In this study, probable solutions to these problems are suggested a conceptual framework for data deficient areas is proposed. This framework is based upon extensive baseline surveys of fluvial morphology, ecology and of indigenous population. Framework has six steps namely: monitoring the baseline conditions, setting up objectives, hydrological analysis, ecological analysis, climatic anomalies incorporation and recommendations. Finally, e-flows recommendations are made based on hydrological studies, habitat suitability curves and area of inland water body which should be maintained in the river basin. All these recommendations are compared and suitable e-flows recommendations are made based on studied variables. The review also suggests for bottom-up approach for e-flows assessment i.e. e-flows assessment and application should be done on small tributaries of rivers in initial phase of projects and those methods which deliver satisfactory results should only be applied to larger rivers.
Exploring Associations Between Playgroup Attendance and Early Childhood Development at School Entry in Australia: A Cross-Sectional Population-Level Study
Authors: Sincovich Alanna , Gregory Tess , Harman-Smith Yasmin , Brinkman Sally Anne
Published: June 2019

Despite widespread utilization, research exploring associations between playgroup and child development is scarce. We analyzed a national data set measuring the holistic development of children aged 4 to 6 years who commenced school in Australia in 2015 (n = 104,767), the Australian Early Development Census, to explore developmental differences between children who did and did not attend playgroup before school. Children who attended playgroup had better development at school entry relative to those who had not attended playgroup, after adjustment for a range of confounding factors. These differences were observed across all five developmental domains and were universal to children from a range of backgrounds. Results support the need for future research to explore the causal effects of playgroup on children’s development.
Domains Of Pleasure Scale (DOPS): assessing pleasure across domains
Authors: Masselink Maurits , van Roekel Eeske , Heininga Vera Ellen , Vrijen Charlotte , Oldehinkel Albertine
Published: June 2019

The Domains Of Pleasure Scale (DOPS) is a newly developed questionnaire designed to measure the multifaceted aspects of pleasure. It assesses levels of pleasure across different domains (e.g., social, physical). The psychometric properties of the DOPS were tested in two studies (Study 1: N = 2937, Mage = 21.4 years, SD = 1.9; Study 2: N = 1187, Mage = 22.84, SD = 2.23). In line with the multifaceted view of pleasure experiences, comparisons with a one factor solution showed that pleasure may be best investigated domain specific rather than aggregated over all items. Across studies, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis showed that pleasure was reliably measured in the domains of social pleasure, sexual pleasure, perceptual pleasure, and pleasure in personal achievements. Measurement invariance was established across sex and educational level in Study 1, but not in Study 2. The DOPS is a promising instrument to measure pleasure across different domains and may help researchers and clinicians to pinpoint interventions.
PESONA TELAGA NGEBEL SEBAGAI DAYA TARIK WISATA DI PONOROGO
Authors: Handayani Niken
Published: June 2019

Ngebel lake is a lake that still naturally protected. Located in the Ngebel distric, Ponorogo regency, East Java. Beside of the captivating natural scenery, the culinary in this area is also become the tourist attraction.
Akselerasi Gerakan Dakwah Muhammadiyah di Wilayah Minoritas Muslim Papua Barat
Authors: Wekke Ismail Suardi , Barulazi Barulazi , Rais Muhammad , Idris Idris
Published: June 2019

Muhammadiyah dikenal sebagai organisasi Islam yang memelopori gerakan pendidikan dan gerakan social modern. Saat ini pendidikan Muhammadiyah telah mengalami perkembangan yang pesat, tetapi masalah dan tantangan untuk terus dapat bersaing dan memberikan yang terbaik kepada masyarakat. Tujuan di dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana peran Muhammadiyah di dalam melakukan gerakan dakwah bil hal di bidang pendidikan dan sosial di Kota Sorong, Papua. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dan teknik deep interview dan field research di lapangan, studi ini menemukan bahwa gerakan bil hal Muhammadiyah di Kota Sorong Papua telah memberikan dampak yang begitu signifikan terhadap masyarakat Kota Sorong, khususnya di bidang pendidikan mulai TK sampai perguruan tinggi. Sementara itu, untuk bidang sosial, Muhammadiyah di Kota Sorong mempunyai binaan panti asuhan putra dan putri. Namun demikian, secara pengelolaan tata kelola organisasi, Muhammadiyah Kota Sorong perlu memperkuat soliditas antar pimpinan daerah, optimalisasi majelis dan organisasi otonom sebagai basis kekuatan yang dapat mendukung maksimalisasi gerakan dakwah bil hal Muhammadiyah kedepan, khususnya di bidang pendidikan dan sosial.
Gerakan Dakwah Muhammadiyah di Kota Sorong
Authors: Barulazi Barulazi , Wekke Ismail Suardi , Rais Muhammad
Published: June 2019

Membahas tentang Muhammadiyah, seakan harus menghadirkan sosok KH. Ahmad Dahlan sebagai tokoh sentral pembaharu di bidang pendidikan yang tiada duanya. Tokoh yang kontroversial di zamannya ini, dihayati sebagai denyut napas masyarakatnya, yang senantiasa bergelut dengan kehidupan sehari-hari dibawah bayang-bayang kaum bangsawan, penjajah, tanpa dapat menolong kaum pinggiran. Masyarakatnya yang bergelut dengan kebodohan dan keterjajahan, baik dari segi pendidikan, ekonomi, agama, dan lain sebagainya. Umat Islamlah yang pada waktu itu yang sangat merasakan penderitaan akan arti keterbelakangan, jangankan bersaing dengan orang Belanda, bersaing dengan pribumi Kristen saja tidak dapat dimenangkannya.
Aktualisasi Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Melalui Pengabdian Mayarakat di Asia Tenggara
Authors: Herwina Herwina , Wekke Ismail Suardi
Published: June 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menjelaskan peranan strategis pendidikan muhammadiyah di tingkat international. Penelitian difokuskan tentang keberadaan Muhammadiyah sebagai organisasi besar tingkat dunia dalam mengaktualisasikan gerakannya melalui pengabdian Mayarakat di ASEAN. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif analisis dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Metode yang digunakan adalah Deskriptif analisis, kajian pustaka dan analisis isi (content analysis). Sampel penelitian dilaksanakan di 3 negara yaitu di Tangerang Selatan Banten Indonesia, di Anuban Muslim Krabi School Thailand, SMK Seri Pulai Perdana Johor Baru Malaysia. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah para mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta sebanyak 41 mahasiswa. Intrumen penelitian berisi tentang respon masyarakat dalam mengenalkan Muhammadiyah sebagai gerakan dakwah sekaligus organisasi besar dan hambatan serta tantangan yang dihadapi oleh responden selama menjalani pengabdian masyarakat di tiga Negara tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanakan pengabdian masyarakat ini, diterima dengan baik, terbukti 71% responden menyatakan pendidikan Muhammadiyah memiliki peran yang strategis dalam mengembangkan amal usahanya. Keberadaan Muhammadiyah di Indonesia, tidak terlepas dari gerakan pembaharuan dan purifikasi Islam di Timur Tengah, khususnya di Mesir, Arab Saudi, Pakistan, dan beberapa negara Islam lainnya. Gerakan social kegamaan ini memiliki tujuan mengembalikan umat Islam pada Al-Quran dan Al-Sunah. Ijtihad social di kalangan Muhammadiyah sudah menjadi suatu keharusan dan menyentuh ke seluruh kalangan, baik dari akar rumput sampai pucuk pimpinan. Dengan demikian keberadaan Muhammadiyah sebagai gerakan terus berkembang dan tidak terbatas oleh ruang dan waktu dalam melakukan aktivitas melalui persyarikatannya dan tanpa menggantungkan kekuatan dari pihak manapun dalam mengembangkan ide-ide pembaharuannya melalui perjuangan dan komitmen yang tinggi dalam mewujudkan masyarakat Islam yang sebenar-benarnya.
Dakwah Muhammadiyah Melalui Lembaga Pendidikan
Authors: Tahang Herman , Wekke Ismail Suardi , Fatimah Fatimah
Published: June 2019

Wacana tentang Muhammadiyah, seakan perlu menghadirkan sosok K.H.Ahmad Dahlan sebagai tokoh sentral pembaharu pendidikan, sosial dan keagamaan. Muhammadiyah sebagai salah satu organisasi keagamaan terbesar di Indonesia memegang peranan penting dalam sejarah perjalanan bangsa Indonesia sejak pra kemerdekaan hingga mengantarkan bangsa ini memproklamasikan kemerdekaannya sampai saat sekarang. Peran tersebut tidak terlepas dari maksud dan tujuan pendirian Muhammadiyah dalam rangka menegakkan dan menjunjung tinggi agama Islam semata-mata demi terwujudnya ‘Izzul Islam wal Muslimin, kejayaan Islam sebagai realita dan kemuliaan hidup umat Islam.
Psychological distance modulates goal-based versus movement-based imitation
Authors: Genschow Oliver , Hansen Jochim , Wänke Michaela , Trope Yaacov
Published: June 2019

In past research on imitation, some findings suggest that imitation is goal based, whereas other findings suggest that imitation can also be based on a direct mapping of a model’s movements without necessarily adopting the model’s goal. We argue that the two forms of imitation are flexibly deployed in accordance with the psychological distance from the model. We specifically hypothesize that individuals are relatively more likely to imitate the model’s goals when s/he is distant but relatively more likely to imitate the model’s specific movements when s/he is proximal. This hypothesis was tested in four experiments using different imitation paradigms and different distance manipulations. Experiment 1 served as a pilot study and demonstrated that temporal distance (vs. proximity) increased imitation of a goal relative to the imitation of a movement. Experiments 2 and 3 measured goal-based and movement-based imitation independently of each other and found that spatial distance (vs. proximity) decreased the rate of goal errors (indicating more goal imitation) compared to movement errors. Experiment 4 demonstrated that psychological distance operates most likely at the input—that is, perceptual—level. The findings are discussed in relation to construal level theory and extant theories of imitation.
Six dimensions describe action understanding: the ACT-FASTaxonomy
Authors: Thornton Mark Allen , Tamir Diana
Published: June 2019

Humans engage in a wide variety of different actions and activities. These range from simple motor actions like reaching for an object, to complex activities like governing a nation. Navigating everyday life requires people to make sense of this diversity of actions. We suggest that the mind simplifies this complex domain by attending primarily to the most essential features of actions. Using a parsimonious set of action dimensions, the mind can organize action knowledge in a low-dimensional representational space. In nine studies, we derive and validate such an action taxonomy. Studies 1-3 use large-scale text analyses to generate and test potential action dimensions. Study 4 validates interpretable labels for these dimensions. Studies 5-7 demonstrate that these dimensions can explain human judgments about actions. We perform model selection on data from Studies 5-7 to arrive at the optimal set of six psychological dimensions, together forming the Abstraction, Creation, Tradition, Food, Animacy, Spiritualism Taxonomy (ACT-FAST). Study 8 demonstrates that ACT-FAST can predict socially relevant qualities of actions, including how, when, where, why, and by whom they are performed. Finally, Study 9 shows that ACT-FAST can explain action-related patterns of brain activity using naturalistic fMRI. Together, these studies reveal the dimensional structure the mind applies to organize action concepts.
A comparison of PM2.5 and PAHs in ambient air between an urban background site and a background site in Ho Chi Minh city
Authors:   Faculty of Environment, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city, To Thi Hien , Nguyen Doan Thien Chi ,   Faculty of Environment, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city, Le Xuan Vinh ,   Faculty of Environment, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city, Duong Huu Huy ,   Faculty of Environment, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
Published: June 2019

This study aims to evaluate the differences between PM2.5, PAHs concentration, PAHs species, and their gas/particle partitioning in an urban background site as opposed to another background site. Saigon zoo was selected as a representative of the urban background site (UBS), and the Can Gio mangrove reserve was selected as the other background site (BS). PM2.5 and gas and particle-phase PAHs samples were collected at the UBS between March 2017 and February 2018, while the samples were collected at the BS for one week in the dry season (April) and in the rainy season (October). The results demonstrated that both PM2.5 and PAHs concentrations at the UBS were significantly higher than those at the BS. The PM2.5 concentration at the UBS and BS ranged from 13.3 to 67.6 μg/m3 and from 5.1 to 22.7 μg/m3, respectively. The total concentration of 14 PAHs at the UBS was 2.6 times greater than that at BS. Phenanthrene (Phe) was the dominant PAH in ambient air at both sites. Benzo[g,h,i] perylene (BghiP) and Indeno[1, 2, 3-cd]pyrene (InP), which indicate the traffic source, accounted for 3.6 and 3.3% of total PAHs at the UBS, while that at the BS accounted for 1.5 and 1.3%, respectively. This result suggested that vehicular emission strongly affected the UBS site.
PERAN PAJAK RESTORAN TERHADAP PENERIMAAN DAERAH ADMINISTRASI JAKARTA TIMUR
Authors: Suleman Dede
Published: June 2019

one of the local taxes is restaurant tax. in this research, it will give a big picture of contributing restaurant tax to Jakarta Timuel's original revenue. Regional taxes are divided into three types, taxes levied by local governments, taxes collected based on national regulations, but income tariffs made by local governments. Restaurant tax is a service provided by payment, a service provided by a restaurant called service includes the sale of food and / or drinks consumed by the buyer, whether consumed at the service place or elsewhere. The subject of restaurant tax is an individual or entity that makes payments to restaurants or restaurants, cafes, bars and the like, while taxpayers are individuals or entities that run restaurants. The restaurant tax rate set is 10%. restaurant tax revenue increases every year and can exceed the target set only in 2014 restaurant tax revenue is only 82%. restaurant tax contribution increases every year for East Jakarta administrative city tax revenues, which has a significant influence in 2014 amounting to 46.78% and 2015 at 50.19% and 2016 at 55.69%
Success at Veterinary School: Evaluating the Influence of Intake Variables on Year-1 Examination Performance
Authors: Hudson Neil P.H. , Rhind Susan M. , Mellanby Richard J. , Giannopoulos Geraldine M. , Dalziel Lindsay , Shaw Darren J.
Published: June 2019

A major challenge in admissions to veterinary medical degrees is to select those students most suitable for clinical training programs and careers from a large pool of applicants with very high academic ability. Predicting the success of students in a veterinary course is challenging, and relatively few objective studies have been undertaken to identify factors that facilitate progression through this educational experience. Prior educational attainment is considered by some to be a good predictor of success at undergraduate level. The aims of this study were to analyze intake data such as educational history and demographic factors of students entering the University of Edinburgh and to investigate possible relationships between these data and academic performance in the first year at veterinary school. Data were collated for three veterinary intakes, including school qualification, subjects, grades, grade point average (GPA), degree classification, domicile, gender, and age. Performance was measured by marks achieved in first-year veterinary degree examinations. Relationships between marks and the influence of intake variables were statistically analyzed via ANOVA. For school-leaving entrants, the presence of straight A grades in school was linked to better exam performance. Students with an A grade in Chemistry or Biology performed better; A grades in Mathematics and Physics did not show such a consistent linkage with performance. Higher GPA was associated with better performance in first year for students in a graduate entry program. This study shows prior educational attainment does appear to be linked with subsequent performance in the first year at veterinary school.
Strategies to Improve Case Outcome When Referral Is Not Affordable
Authors: Sullivant Alyssa M. , Mackin Andrew J. , Morse David
Published: June 2019

We conducted a survey-based study to determine whether on-site consultations and cost-effective protocols are beneficial to general practitioners handling challenging small animal internal medicine patients when owners cannot afford referral and whether fourth-year veterinary students benefit from training in this area. Fifteen general practices were visited over 12 months by a board-certified internist and students. On-site consultations for patients belonging to owners who could not afford referral were conducted by the internist. Students and general practitioners completed pre- and post-participation surveys. Students’ surveys contained questions about comfort level with complicated cases on a budget and knowledge gained from, and perception of, the on-site consultations and protocol development. Practitioners’ surveys contained questions about comfort level and experience with complicated internal medicine cases, the benefit of the consultations, and the cost-effective protocols, which were compiled into a booklet for practitioners. All students and practices completed the pre-survey, and 56 of 60 (93.3%) of the students and 13 of 15 (86.7%) of the practices completed the post-survey. Approximately 68% of students believed their comfort level with budget-limited cases improved and that they benefited from participation in the consultations and protocol development. Similarly, most general practitioners believed these strategies were highly beneficial. The cost of veterinary care, especially referral medicine, is unaffordable for many owners. Veterinary students should be exposed to these challenges and trained in cost-effective approaches. Similarly, general practitioners may be able to more successfully and efficiently diagnose and treat challenging internal medicine cases using the proposed strategies when owners decline referral.
“Amazing Rapidity”
Authors: CORREDERA EDWARD JONES
Published: June 2019

This article explores David Hume’s views on public credit, the state, and geopolitics as outlined in his Political Discourses. By drawing attention to Hume’s analysis of the speed of political economic dynamics, the article suggests the philosopher feared that public credit, a crucial source of eighteenth-century European economic growth, fundamentally revolutionized the pace of social relations, the mechanics of the state, and European geopolitics at large. Hume’s study of public credit highlighted its role in reshaping eighteenth-century visions of time, and the philosopher’s disappointment with his own solution, in turn, reinforces the need to consider the multifaceted effects of public credit in the modern world.
Distributional Concept Analysis
Authors: DE BOLLA PETER , JONES EWAN , NULTY PAUL , RECCHIA GABRIEL , REGAN JOHN
Published: June 2019

This article proposes a novel computational method for discerning the
structure and history of concepts. Based on the analysis of co-occurrence
data in large data sets, the method creates a measure of “binding” that enables the construction of verbal constellations that comprise the larger
units, “concepts,” that change over time. In contrast to investigation into
semantic networks, our method seeks to uncover structures of conceptual
operation that are not simply semantic. These larger units of lexical operation
that are visualized as interconnected networks may have underlying rules of formation and operation that have as yet unexamined—perhaps tangential—connection to meaning as such. The article is thus exploratory and intended to open the history of concepts to some new avenues of investigation.
Genealogy of the Concept of Heritage in the European Commission’s Policy Discourse
Authors: LÄHDESMÄKI TUULI , KAASIK-KROGERUS SIGRID , MÄKINEN KATJA
Published: June 2019

Th is article investigates the genealogy of the concept of heritage in the European Commission’s (EC) policy discourse from 1973 to 2016. Based on conceptual analysis of 2,412 documents gathered from the EUR-Lex database, the uses of the concept in the EC’s policy discourse were categorized into seven thematic areas: nature, environment, and biodiversity; human habitats; economy and employment; agricultural products and foodstuffs; promotion of societal development and stability; audiovisuality and digitalization; and European identity and integration. In the EC’s discourse, heritage develops in the context of intertwined phases of EU integration and cultural Europeanization. The study indicates how the EC governs heritage mostly through implicit cultural policies included in diverse policy sectors other than culture.
One Swallow Does Not a Spring Make
Authors: BONIN HUGO
Published: June 2019

Pasi Ihalainen, The Springs of Democracy: National and Transnational Debates on Constitutional Reform in the British, German, Swedish and Finnish Parliaments, 1917–1919 (Helsinki: Finnish Literature Society, 2017), 586 pp.
Impactos socioculturales del emprendedor en el polo de desarrollo turístico del estado de Quintana Roo, desde un enfoque territorial
Authors: Jiménez Márquez María del Pilar , Cano Lucila Zárraga
Published: June 2019

*Full article is in Spanish

The objective of this article is to study the socio-cultural impact
of entrepreneurs on the development of tourism in the State of Quintana
Roo, which has been influenced by migratory flows throughout its 47
years of existence. This new, developing environment offers fresh opportunities
and quality of life, which generate competitive advantages.
The study will be based on a territorial approach that includes a heuristic
perspective considering the territory as a constructed stage. Qualitative
research is used, which includes an analysis of the marketers of
handicrafts, and studies conducted by a research center in the State of
Quintana Roo. It identifies the socio-cultural impacts of entrepreneurs,
the generation of networks, and the way the territory has developed as a
destination for tourism.

Spanish abstract:
El objetivo del presente trabajo es estudiar los impactos socioculturales
del emprendedor en el polo de desarrollo turístico del estado
de Quintana Roo, que se ha conformado por flujos migratorios a lo largo
de sus 47 años de existencia. Se trata de una zona atractiva por distintos
motivos en particular para personas que buscan mejorar su calidad de
vida, y que al desarrollar sus actividades productivas generan diferentes
ventajas competitivas. Esta investigación se plantea desde un enfoque territorial
que abarca una perspectiva heurística considerando al territorio
como el escenario construido. Utiliza herramientas de tipo cualitativo y
desarrolla un análisis de los comercializadores de artesanías además de
incorporar estudios realizados por Centros de Investigación del estado
de Quintana Roo. Identifica los impactos socioculturales del emprendedor,
la generación de redes y la manera en que se conforma el territorio
en un destino turístico.

French abstract:
L’objetctif de ce travail est l’étude des impacts socio-culturels
de l’entrepreneur dans le pôle trouristique de l’état du Quintana Roo,
qui s’est formé à partir de flux migratoires tout au long de ses 47 années
d’existence. La zone attire des gens en raison de différentes raisons dans
le but d’améliorer leur qualité de vie et qui, au gré de leurs activités productives
génèrent des avantages comparatifs. Cett e étude propose une
perspective territoriale qui inclut une dimension heuristique fondée sur
le territoire comme un lieu construit. Elle procède à partir de dispositifs
qualitatifs à travers l’analyse des comerçants d’artisanat et elle s’appuie
sur des études réalisées par des centre de recherche de l’état du Quintana
Roo. Elle identifie les impacts socio-culturels de l’entrepreneur, le création
de réseaux et comment est construit le territoire dans une destination
touristique.
Editor's Note
Authors: Koff Harlan , Maganda Carmen
Published: June 2019

The following question was asked during the 2017 International Conference
of the Consortium for Comparative Research on Regional Integration
and Social Cohesion (RISC) on “Integrated and Coherent Sustainable
Development”: “If forced to choose one of the Sustainable Development
Goals [SDGs] to prioritize, which would it be?” Of course, this provocation
elicited numerous responses, and passionate debate as each of the SDGs is
worthy and the policy community supporting sustainable development is
heterogeneous, including stakeholders who are implicated in discussions
on the environment, human rights, public health, food security, water security,
gender equality, and so on. None of the responses forwarded can
be considered “wrong.”
Extracción de petróleo y transformaciones socioterritoriales
Authors: Aguilar León Irvin
Published: June 2019

*Full Article is in Spanish

English abstract:

This article responds to the question: how do the inhabitants of a community perceive the transformations of their territory associated with oil extraction policy in Mexico that are defined and upheld by prevailing political-economic trends? Oil extraction in Mexico has only highlighted the importance of oil as a main element of the country’s economic development. This situation contributes to the invisibility of the harmful eff ects in the territories where extraction takes place. The article focuses on the analysis of seven socioterritorial transformations that took place in the socio-cultural, socio-economic, socio-political and socio-environmental context of the Emiliano Zapata community. The perception of the inhabitants regarding the oil extraction activities that take place in their community shows they have been negatively impacted by sociocultural and socio-environmental contexts.

Spanish abstract:

Este artículo tiene como objetivo responder a la pregunta: ¿cómo perciben los pobladores de una comunidad las transformaciones de su territorio asociadas a una política de extracción de petróleo en México, defi nida y adecuada con base en las tendencias político-económicas imperantes? La extracción de petróleo en México ha destacado la importancia del petróleo como elemento principal del desarrollo económico del país. Esta situación contribuye a invisibilizar los efectos nocivos en territorios donde tiene lugar su extracción. El artículo analiza siete transformaciones socioterritoriales ocurridas en el contexto sociocultural, socioeconómico, sociopolítico y socioambiental de la comunidad Emiliano Zapata. La percepción de los pobladores en torno a las actividades de extracción de petróleo que tienen lugar en su comunidad evidencia que han impactado negativamente su contexto sociocultural y socioambiental.

French abstract:

Cet article a pour objectif de répondre à la question suivante : comment les habitants d’une communauté mexicaine perçoivent-ils les transformations de leur territoire associées à une politique d’extraction pétrolière qui est défi nie et adaptée en fonction des tendances politiques et économiques actuelles ? L’auteur prend comme point de référence la politique d’extraction pétrolière au Mexique, à partir de l’expropriation pétrolière de 1937 et jusqu’à la dernière Réforme énergétique de 2013, période caractérisée essentiellement par l’importance du pétrole comme un élément de développement économique du pays. Cett e situation contribue à invisibiliser les eff ets nocifs dans les territoires d’extraction. L’article centre l’analyse autour de sept transformations sociales du territoire qui surgissent dans le contexte culturel, économique, politique et environnemental de la communauté Emiliano Zapata, qui se trouve au centre des opérations d’un gisement pétrolier.
Transboundary river basins, their hidden realities
Authors: Kauffer Edith
Published: June 2019

A World Family Portrait is a joint project of the Consortium for Comparative Research on Regional Integration and Social Cohesion (RISC) and Regions & Cohesion. It aims to promote interdisciplinary and cross-cultural communication through images and essays on the different faces of humanity, including, but not limited to, our similarities and our differences, our strengths and our weaknesses, our hopes and our concerns, our legacies and our aspirations, as well as our interactions with each other and our world. This project seeks to establish a dialogue between human experiences, academic reflections and shared ethics, such as mutual respect, the protection of human dignity and solidarity.
Making a positive internet through Socmed Agawe Guyub
Authors: Lotan Fitrah Fasyanabilla
Published: June 2019

This peper aims to find out the efforts of the Yogyakarta government to teach internet positive to all citizens.  The methodology of this study uses descriptive qualitative methods with a case study approach, this research uses analysis of literature and media. Media literacy is the answer to problems and concerns about provocative and negative information or messages that are now circulating among the public. Technological progress certainly does not always have a positive effect on society. Socmed agawe guyub become primer program for indonesians specially Yogyakarta can be more active to selected the infornation in social media and share only a good and right information in their social media.
Computer mediated communication for construction-supported constructivism in communication and cultural learning
Authors: Sintawati Wayan
Published: June 2019

This paper aims to explain how CMC has implications for constructivism in communication and cultural learning. he method used to write this review followed previous patterns by work. During collecting articles as main sources, we used Google scholar, Baidu scholars, Science Direct and Mendeley search platform, we also used such keywords as cross-cultural learning, technology, intercultural learning, promoting, facilitating, understanding and competence to find articles. in the end in this paper found conclusions Technology-used should fulfil the today need of learner. Combination of asynchronous and synchronous communication are mostly suggested for the next future research. We also believe by the need of global society and the rapid growth of technology, people around the world need more advanced technology such as Hologram, VR technology, artificial intelligent features, cloud and so on.
Homogenization limit for the Diffusion Equation in a domain Perforated along (n - 1)-Dimensional Manifold with Dynamic Conditions on the Boundary of the Perforations: Critical Case
Authors: Zubova M. N. , Shaposhnikova T. A.
Published: June 2019

The problem of homogenization the diffusion equation in a domain perforated along an (n - 1)-dimensional manifold with dynamic boundary conditions on the boundary of the perforations is studied. A homogenization model is constructed that is a transmission problem for the diffusion equation with the transmission conditions containing a term with memory. A theorem on the convergence of solutions of the original problem to the solution of the homogenized one is proved.
Specific features of supercontinent cycles in the metallogeny of tantalum
Authors: Tkachev A. V. , Rundqvist D. V. , Vishnevskaya N. A.
Published: June 2019

The metallogeny of tantalum through the geological history has been analyzed. A representative sampling contains mineral deposits of five types: pegmatitic, granitic, alkaligranitic, foidic, and carbonatitic ones. They were formed with a variable intensity during the time range from the Late Mesoarchean to Cenozoic. The most notable resources of tantalum are known in the deposits of the Rodinian cycle, as well as the Pangean and Colombian ones. All these cycles stand out against other ones by a leading role of the deposits associated with alkaline magmas of mantle origin. However, the concentrates of the highest quality to extract tantalum are obtained from the deposits in rare-metal pegmatites and lithium-fluorine granites produced by crustal magmas. Only the pegmatitic deposits are known for the Kenoran cycle in tantalum metallogeny. They contain a maximum amount of such high-quality resources.