bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
POLA KOMUNIKASI POLITIK KPU KABUPATEN SUMBAWA DALAM MENGHADAPI PILKADA BUPATI DAN WAKIL BUPATI TAHUN 2015 (Studi Kasus : Kampanye KPU Kabupaten Sumbawa dalam Upaya Menciptakan Pilkada Bupati dan Wakil Bupati Kabupaten Sumbawa yang Kondusif Tahun
Authors: Rizqiyana Muhammad Rifki , Aggasi Abbyzar
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola komunikasi politik yang diterapkan oleh KPU Kabupaten Sumbawa dalam menghadapi Pilkada Bupati dan Wakil Bupati Kabupaten Sumbawa tahun 2015, sehingga pelaksanaan kampanye oleh KPU Kabupaten Sumbawa berjalan dengan kondusif. Permasalahan yang dikaji adalah bagaimana pola komunikasi politik KPU Kabupaten Sumbawa dalam upaya menciptakan penyelenggaraan kampanye oleh KPU Kabupaten Sumbawa dalam menghadapi Pilkada Bupati dan Wakil Bupati yang kondusif  tahun 2015. Hal yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk menjawab permasalahan tersebut peneliti menggunakan teori pola komunikasi politik menurut Onong Uchdjana Effendi. Proses pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan observasi non-participant, in-depth interview, dan dokumentasi, selain itu proses analisis data dengan cara, reduksi, men-display data, verifikasi dan kesimpulan. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pola komunikasi politik satu arah, pola komunikasi politik dua arah, dan pola komunikasi politik multi arah sebagaimana menurut Onong Uchdjana Effendi digunakan oleh KPU Kabupaten Sumbawa dalam berkampanye upaya menciptakan Pilkada yang kondusif tahun 2015, adapun pola komunikasi budaya KPU Kabupaten Sumbawa yang diterapkan dalam pelaksanaan debat publik berlangsung, sehingga menjadi ikon dan inovasi terbaru yang diselenggarakan oleh KPU Kabupaten Sumbawa dalam berkampanye pada Pilkada Bupati dan Wakil Bupati Kabupaten Sumbawa yang berjalan kondusif tahun 2015, secara verbal maupun secara non verbal.
Inteligencia emocional y adaptabilidad social en mandos gerenciales
Authors: Hernández-López Cinthia Marlene , Lozano-Razo Georgina
Published: December 2019

El objetivo de la presente investigación es conocer si existe relación estadísticamente significativa entre Inteligencia Emocional (IE) y Adaptabilidad Social (AS) en trabajadores con un puesto gerencial, debido a que se ha demostrado que la IE se relaciona con el reconocimiento y regulación de las expresiones emocionales de los otros (Fernández & Extremera, 2009), favorece el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas y de manejo del estrés, un mayor bienestar percibido y la mejora de la calidad de los servicios ofrecidos a los usuarios (Extremera, Durán, & Rey, 2005). El presente estudio es de tipo correlacional, para el cual se tomó una muestra no probabilística intencional de 50 gerentes de sucursales de algunas de las empresas de Fresnillo, Zacatecas. Dicha muestra se evaluó mediante la aplicación simultánea de la versión Española del Trait Meta Mood Scale TMMS-24 (Fernández, Extremera, & Ramos, 2004) y el Cuestionario de Adaptabilidad Social MOSS elaborado por Rudolf Moss y Berenice Moss en 1979. Los datos se analizaron con el paquete estadístico SPSS, versión 15.0, así se obtuvo el coeficiente de correlación paramétrico de Pearson. Los resultados arrojados muestran que existe una relación positiva, baja y significativa (r = .512, p = 0.05), entre la habilidad de supervisión y la atención emocional.
Mara L. García. Paco Yunque: una mirada crítica. Editorial Marsol, 2009.
Authors: Paredes Carbonell Juan
Published: December 2019

Mara L. García ofrece un breve pero interesante estudio crítico sobre el cuento “Paco Yunque”, del memorable poeta César Vallejo. La autora plantea el texto como una reflexión de lo que puede significar el contenido del cuento en su trama lineal: una interpretación de las motivaciones ideológicosociales que incitaron al narrador en la elaboración de la historia, cuyo personaje cardinal es un niño indígena ambientado en una familia burguesa pero en condiciones de inferioridad.
Pengaruh Model Discovery Learning Berbantu Software Wingeom terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Peserta Didik
Authors: Putro Samuel Setyo Nugroho , Soenarto M , Faradillah Ayu
Published: December 2019

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model discovery learning berbantu software wingeom terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis peserta didik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Quasi-Experimental dengan Intact-Group Comparison design. Populasi penelitian mencakup seluruh peserta didik kelas VIII. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMP Desa Putera Jakarta pada kelas VIII semester genap pada tahun pelajaran 2017/2018. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode sampling purposive diperoleh 80 peserta didik terdiri dari 40 peserta didik untuk kelas eksperimen dan 40 peserta didik untuk kelas kontrol. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa tes uraian yang terdiri dari 8 soal kemudian diuji validitas dan reliabilitas. Data hasil penelitian telah diuji normalitas, homogenitas didapat data yang berdistribusi normal dan kedua kelompok homogen. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan menggunakan uji-t dihasilkan sebesar 6,345 dengan effect size sebesar 1,426 termasuk dalam kriteria tinggi. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan rata-rata kelas eksperimen lebih besar daripada kelas kontrol, sehingga terdapat pengaruh model discovery learning berbantu software wingeom terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis peserta didik.Kata Kunci: Model Discovery Learning, Software Wingeom, Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Peserta Didik.
Pengaruh Self Confidence Siswa SMP terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Matematis
Authors: Hajar Mira Siti , Minarti Eva Dwi
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat adakah  pengaruh positif self confidence siswa SMP terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis. Subjek penelitian yang diambil 30  siswa kelas  IX di salah satu SMP swasta di Kota Cimahi. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu metode korelasional dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini meggunakan  tes kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis dan angket self confidence. Tes kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis terdiri dari 4 butir soal yang diadopsi dari Yulia (2015) dan angket self confidence  terdiri dari 41 skala pernyataan yang diadopsi dari Sumarmo (2015) dengan indikator : a) percaya kepada kemampuan sendiri, tidak cemas, merasa bebas, dan bertanggung jawab atas perbuatannya. b) bertindak mandiri dalam mengambil keputusan. c) Memilih konsep diri yang positif, hangat dan sopan, dapat menerima dan menghargai orang lain. d) memiliki konsep diri yang positif, hangat dan sopan dapat menerima dan menghargai orang lain. e) berani mengungkapkan pendapat dan memiliki dorongan untuk berprestasi. f) saya mengenal kelebihan dan kekurangan diri sendiri. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan  self confidence siswa tidak  memiliki pengaruh terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis. Berdasarkan analisis lanjut penyebab self confidence yang kurang pada siswa dalam penelitian ini yaitu tidak ada motivasi siswa ketika menyelesaikan soal matematika. Jika siswa tidak memiliki motivasi dalam menyelesaikan soal matematika maka siswa itu tidak akan berani mengungkapkan pendapat dan memiliki dorongan untuk berprestasi (indikator self confidence). Yang dapat mempengaruhi siswa terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis  yaitu kemauan dalam belajar dan menyelesaikan soal matematika, motivasi belajar dan self efficacy merupakan faktor-faktor lain yang dapat mempengaruhi kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa.
KERAJAAN BALANIPA PADA MASA KEKUASAAN I MANDAWARI 1870-1906
Authors: Karim Abdul
Published: December 2019

Kerajaan Balanipa dikuasai secara utuh oleh Belanda pada tahun 1909. Periode tersebut merupakan awal terbentuknya Afdeling Mandar. Terbentuknya Afdeling Mandar tentu mengalami proses yang cukup panjang. Artikel ini, mengkaji tentang tonggak awal dari penguasaan Mandar. Proses tersebut tidak hanya melibatkan Belanda sebagai penjajah tetapi juga elit-elit Kerajaan Balanipa. Elit-elit tersebut secara tidak langsung mendorong terjadinya penguasaan tersebut karena Elit-elit inilah menyetujui perjanjian atau kontrakkontrak politik Kerajaan Balanipa dan Belanda. Kontrak tersebut kemudian mendorong terciptanya kebijakan politik di Mandar. Pertanyaan adalah, kebijakan apa yang ditempuh oleh I Mandawari dalam periode kepimpinannya ? Bagaimana kebijakan-kebijakan itu dijalankan ? dan apa dampak dari kebijakan tersebut ? untuk menjawab pertanyaan tersebut maka artikel ini menggunakan metode sejarah yang terdiri dari heuristik, kritik, interpretasi dan historiografi.
KITAB JAWAN SEBAGAI PELESTARI BAHASA JAWA: STUDI KASUS KITAB TERBITAN MENARA KUDUS, 1952-1990-AN
Authors: Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: December 2019

Makalah ini mengkaji peran kultural yang dimainkan oleh Kitab Jawan, khususnya yang diterbitkan oleh Penerbit Menara Kudus, dalam melestarikan Bahasa Jawa di periode kedua abad ke-20. Kitab Jawan merupakan kitab-kitab terjemahan maupun saduran dari kitab-kitab yang digunakan di pesantren, berbahasa Jawa dengan huruf Arab, atau yang dikenal dengan istilah pegon. Jenis kitab ini banyak diterbitkan oleh Penerbit Menara Kudus yang lahir pada 1952. Kitab Jawan yang diterbitkan tidak semata-mata memiliki kepentingan ekonomi, tetapi ia juga memiliki kepentingan keagamaan dan juga kepentingan kultural. Kepentingan terakhir ini mewujud dari keberadaannya sebagai media pelestari bahasa Jawa. Peran Kultural Kitab Jawan ini lah yang dikaji dalam makalah ini. Metode sejarah digunakan dalam kajian ini, dengan mendasarkan pada arsip perusahaan, terbitanterbitan Menara Kudus, dan sumber-sumber pendukung lainnya dalam merekonstruksi peran kultural Kitab Jawan terbitan Menara Kudus dalam melestarikan bahasa Jawa di periode kedua abad ke-20. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kitab Jawan terbitan Penerbit Menara Kudus memiliki peran kultural dalam menjaga dan melestarikan bahasa Jawa melalui 4 jenis terbitannya, yaitu Kitab Pegon, Kitab Makna Gandul Jawan, Kitab Syair, dan Kamus Bahasa Arab-Jawa.
PERKEMBANGAN TARI MORIRINGGO DI KABUPATEN LUWU TIMUR: KAJIAN HISTORIOGRAFI TARIAN TRADISIONAL
Authors: Sritimuryati Sritimuryati
Published: December 2019

Kabupaten Luwu Timur kaya dengan khazanah budaya. Sebagai daerah yang berbatasan langsung dengan Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah, kemungkinan terdapat kesamaan budaya antara Luwu Timur dengan Sulawesi Tengah yang disebabkan oleh migrasi yang dilakukan oleh suku Padoe, salah satunya adalah tarian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode historis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejarah salah satu tarian yang dimiliki oleh masyarakat adat Padoe, yakni tari Moriringgo. Tari Moriringgo merupakan tarian yang dilakukan untuk menyambut tamu-tamu agung pada masa dulu. Tarian ini memadukan antara suara tabuhan gong, teriakan-teriakan penari, suara bambu yang dipukul-pukul, hentakan kaki dari penari yang melompat, serta gerakan-gerakan yang dinamis, sehingga menimbulkan suasana yang gembira dan meriah bagi penonton yang ikut berteriak dan menari. Tarian Moriringgo ditampilkan pada acara syukuran karena panen berhasil, acara penyambutan Pongkiari yang pulang berperang karena menang, dan acara syukuran menyambut Saliwu ketika pulang dari Palopo menebang pohon Langkanae. Tarian Moriringgo merupakan tarian yang masih dilestarikan hingga kini. Tarian ini dipentaskan pada skala nasional dan provinsi.
PENGETAHUAN LOKAL PETANI DALAM TRADISI BERCOCOK TANAM PADI OLEH MASYARAKAT TAPANGO DI POLEWALI MANDAR
Authors: P Fatmawati
Published: December 2019

Pengetahuan lokal merupakan salah satu unsur penting dalam setiap aktivitas kehidupan manusia. Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang pengetahuan lokal petani padi di Tapango Polewali Mandar. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan desain deskriptif. Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan tradisi bercocok tanam padi pada masyarakat Polewali Mandar, Sulawesi Barat dan nilai-nilai budaya yang terkandung di dalam tradisi bercocok tanam padi mayarakat Polewali Mandar, Sulawesi Barat. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa dalam memulai bercocok tanam padi, terlebih dahulu masyarakat menjadikan tanda-tanda alam sebagai bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari dirinya. Selain itu, berbagai perlakuan yang diwujudkan dalam bentuk simbol merupakan hal yang bermakna dan mengandung nilai. Aktivitas bertani di masyarakat Tapango, Polewali Mandar merupakan ekspresi nilai budaya lokal seperti, nilai keyakinan, nilai kerja keras, nilai persatuan dan kerja sama, dan nilai kebersamaan.
Thermal 3D model for non-homogeneous elements in mobile devices
Authors: Havrysh V. I. , Korol O. S. , Shkrab R. R. , Kviatkovskyi B. O.
Published: December 2019

A mathematical model for the analysis of heat exchange between the environment and an isotropic space layer with an alien inclusions is developed, which is heated by a heat flux centered on one of the boundary surfaces. For this purpose, using the theory of generalized functions, the coefficient of thermal conductivity of this structure is depicted as one unit for the whole system. In view of this, instead of two equations of thermal conductivity for the layer and the inclusion and conditions of perfect thermal contact on the surfaces of the junction between them, one equation of thermal conductivity was obtained in the generalized derivatives with breaking coefficients. We consider the case when the inclusion sizes are small compared to the distances from the inclusion surfaces to the boundary surfaces of the layer. In this connection, the combined thermophysical parameters were introduced and the thermal coefficients of the thermal conductivity equation were transformed into singular ones. For the solution of the boundary value problem of thermal conductivity containing this equation and boundary conditions on the boundary surfaces of the layer, an integral Fourier transform was used and, as a result, an analytical solution of the problem in the images was obtained. The inverse integral Fourier transform was applied to this solution, which made it possible to obtain the final analytical solution of the original problem. The analytical solution obtained is presented as a non-native double convergent integral. To determine the numerical values ​​of the temperature in the above design, as well as to analyze the heat exchange between the layer and the environment caused by different temperature regimes due to the heating of the inhomogeneous layer by a heat source concentrated in the area of ​​inclusion, computational programs have been developed. Using these programs, graphs are displayed showing the behavior of curves constructed using numerical values ​​of the temperature distribution depending on the spatial coordinates for different inclusion materials. The obtained numerical values ​​of temperature indicate a significant influence of the inclusion on its distribution in the design "layer-inclusion". The software also makes it possible to analyze these inhomogeneous media with respect to their heat resistance during heating. As a consequence, it becomes possible to raise and protect it from overheating, which can cause destruction not only of individual elements, but also of the whole structure.
LETRAMENTO E EMPODERAMENTO FEMININO NA ASSOCIAÇÃO DE MULHERES RURAIS DE SAQUINHO
Authors: Pereira Aurea da Silva , Carneiro Elaine de Araújo
Published: December 2019

O presente artigo apresenta o recorte da pesquisa construída no subprojeto de pesquisa intitulado “Letramento e empoderamento feminino: Impactos do letramento na atuação social e política das participantes da Associação de Mulheres Rurais de Saquinho, no município de Inhambupe-BA. Pretendemos, neste texto, apresentar e discutir a importância das práticas de letramentos utilizadas pelas mulheres da Associação de Mulheres Rurais de Saquinho e Região. No processo de construção dos dados e análise do estudo foi preciso conhecer e analisar as práticas de letramento utilizadas e produzidas na associação com o objetivo de compreender de que forma essas práticas podem contribuir para o empoderamento feminino. A pesquisa é de base qualitativa com ênfase ao método (auto)biográfico e entrevista narrativa. Para conhecer o percurso da AMRS (Associação de Mulheres Rurais de Saquinho), realizamos uma entrevista narrativa com Dona Sônia, atual presidenta da associação e roda de conversas interativas com as mulheres associadas, além da observação participante nos eventos, e registramos todas atividades sociais e culturais organizadas pela associação, atentando-nos ao foco da pesquisa. Observamos que a AMRS se constitui para as mulheres e comunidade como uma agência de letramento e um espaço de empoderamento feminino. No processo de interação entre as mulheres, elas produzem documentos, participam de palestras, seminários e movimentos sociais organizados por elas. Tudo isso fomenta discussões sobre a formação social e política de mulheres rurais e suas possibilidades de ascensão e visibilidade instrumentalizadas pelas práticas de letramento. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam a presença de lideranças femininas na comunidade, nas atividades da igreja e nos movimentos sociais, especificamente, a presença e participação marcante na Associação das Mulheres; por outro lado, observamos a necessidade de um estudo sobre as relações de gênero no tocante aos papeis que a figura masculina exerce no âmbito dos movimentos sociais e nos espaços da Associação de agricultores da comunidade.
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF CHRONIC ORAL TOXICITY AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF SOLID ROCKET FUELS COMPONENT
Authors: Maslennikov A. A. , Antonov V. A. , Bocharova L. Yu. , Tochilkina L. P. , Novikova O. N. , Khodykina N. V. , Grishina M. A. , Pocheptsov A. Ya.
Published: December 2019

The chronic oral toxicity and long-term effects of the basic lead-nickel salt of phthalic acid have been investigated by long-term oral ingestion of white outbred rats. The compound at doses of 1.0 mg/kg; 0.3 mg/kg and 0.1 mg/kg have changed the physiological, behavioral, hematological, biochemical, immunological parameters, as well as the relative weight of internal organs of animals in the six months experiments. The threshold of chronic oral toxicity of the substance is set at 0.1 mg / kg.

The study of long-term effects revealed the absence of its mutagenic activity both at the gene (Ames test) and chromosomal (dominant lethal method) levels. In addition, the analyzed compound did not adversely affect the reproductive function of male rats. When entering the body of females during gestation, the toxicant did not reveal embryo-lethal and teratogenic properties.

However, chronic administration of the compound into the body of non-pregnant animals at a dose of 1.0 mg/kg contributed to a significant decrease relative to the control of the mass and disk diameter of the placenta, which indirectly indicated the functional inferiority of the organ. Therefore, the considered level of the substance is defined as a threshold for gonadotoxic effect.

The obtained data are taken into account in developing of hygienic standard of the estimated component of solid rocket fuels in water reservoirs.
EFFECT OF CARBON TETRACHLORIDE ON THE LIPID COMPOSITION OF RAT’S BLOOD AND ITS CORRECTION BY NATURAL HERBAL POLYPHENOLS
Authors: Drugova E. S. , Kushnerova N. F. , Fomenko S. E. , Sprygin V. G. , Lesnikova L. N. , Merzlyakov V. Yu. , Momot T. V.
Published: December 2019

The possibility of blood lipid metabolism recovery in rats after intoxication with carbon tetrachloride using Kalifen® extract from viburnum and the comparison preparation Legalon® has been shown. The experiments were conducted on male white rats of the Wistar line in standard vivarium conditions. Animals were divided into 5 groups: 1st group - control; 2nd group - introduction of carbon tetrachloride for 4 days; 3rd - introduction of carbon tetrachloride for 4 days followed by cancellation within 7 days; 4th group - introduction of carbon tetrachloride for 4 days followed by introduction of Kalifen® for 7 days; 5th - introduction of carbon tetrachloride for 4 days followed by introduction of Legalon® for 7 days. It has been found that intoxication with carbon tetrachloride was accompanied by the development of severe hypercholesterolemia, as well as the increase in the content of the total fraction of lipoproteins of very low density with reducing the concentration of high density lipoproteins in the serum. There were a decrease in the main structural phospholipids and metabolically active fractions, an increase in the number of triacylglycerols, free fatty acids, and lysophospholipids. During the cancellation of carbon tetrachloride within 7 days lipid metabolism indicators did not recover, indicating that free-radical reactions occur even in the absence of the toxicant. The introduction of Kalifen® and Legalon® in animals under the conditions of the withdrawal of the toxicant contributed to the recovery of the studied parameters to control values, but the most pronounced effect has been manifested using Kalifen®.
Ore mineralogy of the Chisel Lake Zn-Cu-Ag (+Au) VMS deposit in the Flin Flon – Snow Lake Domain, Manitoba, Canada
Authors: Alexandre Paul , Heine Thomas , Fayek Mostafa , Potter Eric , Sharpe Ryan
Published: December 2019

The Chisel Lake deposit, in the Flin Flon – Snow Lake Mineral Belt in northern Manitoba, is characterized by an ore mineral assemblage dominated by pyrite and sphalerite, with minor chalcopyrite, galena, and pyrrhotite and trace amounts of other Cu-, Fe-, Sb-, Sn-, As-, Ni-, and Ag-bearing sulfides. Silver is hosted in a variety of Ag-bearing sulfides (chalcopyrite and freibergite–argentotennantite series) and its own sulfide (acanthite).

The major elements chemical compositions of the ore sulfides define two populations of sphalerite (Fe-rich and Fe-poor), three populations of chalcopyrite (pure, Ag-rich, and Ag- and Sb-rich), and a typical galena, in addition to pyrite and pyrrhotite. Trace elements are dominated by Mn and Cd for sphalerite; Sn, Zn, and Ge for chalcopyrite; Se and Ni for pyrrhotite; and As and Co for pyrite. Formation temperature was best estimated, from the Fe and trace elements (Ga, Ge, Mn, and In) concentrations in sphalerite, at approximately 340 °C, with other methods giving less reliable temperature and pressure estimates.
Prevalence of Bacterial Lower Respiratory Tract Infections at a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan
Authors: Obeidat Nathir , Bsisu Isam , Parvez Faruque , Islam Zafrin , Obeidat Zaina , Altous Mai , Obeidat Mohammed N. , Ababneh Nidaa , Wahbeh Ayman , Farah Randa
Published: December 2019

Background: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that LRTI are the most common global cause of death from infectious diseases.  However, the specific etiologic agent associated with LRTI is often unknown.

Aims: We determined the bacterial infections and seasonal patterns associated with LRTI among hospitalized cases at Jordan University Hospital (JUH) for a period of five years.

Methods: We conducted a multi-year study among hospitalized patients in Jordan on LRTI-associated bacterial etiology.

Results: We found bacterial infections among 105 (21.1%) out of 495 LRTI patients. The most frequently identified bacteria in the LRTI patients were Staphylococcus aureus (7.7%) followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (5.1%). Most of the LRTI patients (95.2%) had at least one chronic disease and many were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (16.8%). Of the 18 (3.64%) patients with LRTI who died at the hospital, 2 had a bacterial infection. We noticed a seasonal pattern of bacterial infections, with the highest prevalence during the winter months.

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that early identification of bacterial agents and control of chronic disease may improve clinical management and reduce morbidity and mortality from LRTI.
Upper Limits for Emissions in the Coma of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko near Perihelion as Measured by Rosetta’s Alice Far-UV Spectrograph
Authors: Keeney Brian A. , Stern S. Alan , Vervack Ronald J. , Knight Matthew M. , Noonan John , Parker Joel Wm. , A’Hearn Michael F. , Bertaux Jean-Loup , Feaga Lori M. , Feldman Paul D. , Medina Richard A. , Pineau Jon P. , Schindhelm Rebecca N. , Steffl Andrew J. , Versteeg M. , Weaver Harold A.
Published: December 2019

The Alice far-UV imaging spectrograph (700–2050 Å) acquired over 70,000 spectral images during Rosetta’s 2 yr escort mission, including over 20,000 in the months surrounding perihelion when the comet activity level was highest. We have developed automated software to fit and remove ubiquitous H, O, C, S, and CO emissions from Alice spectra, along with reflected solar continuum and absorption from gaseous H2O in the comet’s coma, which we apply to a grand sum of integrations taken near perihelion. We present upper limits on the presence of 1 ion and 17 neutral atomic species for this time period. These limits are compared to results obtained by other Rosetta instruments where possible, as well as to CI carbonaceous chondrites and solar photospheric abundances.
Compact Survey Telescope with a Diameter of 3.6 m
Authors: Terebizh V. Yu.
Published: December 2019

An optical layout of a corrected Cassegrain telescope with an aperture of 3.6 m (f/3.0) and a 2.°5 field of view is proposed. The primary and secondary mirrors are standard hyperboloids; all five corrector lenses are made of fused silica and have spherical surfaces. The total length of the optical system is 4.36 m. The rms spot diameter in the “g,” “r,” “i” integral waveband of 0.40–0.82 μm is about 0.″3 across the flat focal surface; the D
80 star diameter is about 0.″4. Due to the low light vignetting, the effective aperture diameter reaches 3.3 m. The comparative simplicity and compactness of the optical layout allow us to consider this system promising for conducting deep sky surveys.
A new species in the genus Acartia Dana, 1846 (Crustacea, Copepoda, Calanoida, Acartiidae) from the South Pacific coastal waters of Nadi Bay, Fiji
Authors: Lee Seunghan , Soh Ho Young , Lee Wonchoel
Published: December 2019

A new species in the genus Acartia, Acartia nadiensissp. nov., is described from Fijian coastal waters. This species belongs to the subgenus Odontacartia based on the following morphological features: presence of a rostral filaments, a pointed process on the last prosomite, a serrated terminal spine on female P5, and the absence of a protrusion on the basis of the male right P5. This new species can be differentiated from its congeners by the combination of the absence of a spine on the first segment of the antennules, the short outer seta of female P5, and a medial spine on the exp-2 of the left male P5. Phylogenetic analyses using mitochondrial COI partial sequences show that the new species is distinct from its congeners.
Jawless land snail Sinorachis, a new bradybaenine genus from China (Eupulmonata, Camaenidae)
Authors: Wu Min , Chen Zheyu , Zhang Liwan
Published: December 2019

A new land snail species that represents a new genus is reported from Hubei, China. The snail has a conical shell with pits and/or granules on embryonic whorls and a smooth teleoconch with straight peristome. The head of the animal has a developed wart. The mantle lobe is only developed on the left side. At the front of the buccal mass there is no chitinous jaw that is without exception seen in Chinese camaenids. Its radular teeth are usually slender and tongue-shaped, not typical in bradybaenine snails. The genital system is typical of Bradybaeninae and is characterized by the absence of a membranous sac surrounding the terminal genitalia, penial caecum or flagellum; a well-developed penis sheath; a symmetrical dart sac apparatus; and one distally branched mucous gland. The new species Sinorachis baihu Wu & Chen, gen. and sp. nov., is assigned to the type species of the new genus, in which all the known Chinese Rachis species are included. Thereby, the new genus is composed of three species, namely Sinorachis onychinus (Heude), comb. nov., Sinorachis aureus (Heude), comb. nov. and the new species.
A new sawfly of Megalodontesidae (Insecta, Hymenoptera, Pamphilioidea) with pectinate antennae from the Early Cretaceous of China
Authors: Wang Yimo , Wang Mei , Shih ChungKun , Rasnitsyn Alexandr P. , Yao Jun , Ren Dong , Gao Taiping
Published: December 2019

A new sawfly of Megalodontesidae, Jibaissodes peichenaesp. nov., is described from the Lower Cretaceous Yixian Formation of Northeastern China. It is established mainly based on the pectinate antenna comprising 42 flagellomeres and the proximal 28 bearing apical rami, which gradually shorten in length toward the apex of the flagellum. The pterostigma of the forewing is infuscated apically and on the hind wing, vein 1-Rs is nearly equal to 1r-m and slightly shorter than 1-M. The first tergum is widely excised posteriorly and roundly protruding laterally alike in Megalodontes. This find supports that pectinate antennae in extant sawflies of Megalodontesidae originated at least during or before the Early Cretaceous.
A new species of Nilobezzia Kieffer (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) from the mangrove forest of Hainan Island, China
Authors: Li Chunqiao , Bellis Glenn , Wu Xiaoxiang , LI Jiahui
Published: December 2019

A new species ofNilobezziaKieffer,Nilobezzia bamenwanaLi & Li,sp. nov., collected from Bamenwan mangrove forest of Hainan Island, China, is described and illustrated based on female adults. The genus was previously known to have a single species occurring on the island.
Pain and Self-reported Swollen Joints Are Main Drivers of Patient-reported Flares in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from a 12-month Observational Study
Authors: Kuettel Dorota , Primdahl Jette , Weber Ulrich , Terslev Lene , Østergaard Mikkel , Petersen Randi , Pedersen Andreas Kristian , Möller Sören , Hørslev-Petersen Kim
Published: December 2019

Objective.

To examine prospectively self-reported flare characteristics and their longitudinal association with disease activity and patient-reported outcomes (PRO) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods.

Consecutive RA patients with 28-joint count Disease Activity Score based on C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) < 3.2 and no swollen joints were examined at baseline, Month 6, and Month 12. Assessments included joint counts, DAS28-CRP, visual analog scale–evaluator’s global assessment (EGA), and PRO. Every third month, patients completed the Flare Assessment in Rheumatoid Arthritis and RA Flare Questionnaire, and disclosed self-management strategies. Flaring and non-flaring patients were compared and longitudinal associations between self-reported flare status (yes/no) and disease activity, PRO, and treatment escalation were explored.

Results.

Among 80 patients with RA [74% females, mean (SD) age 63 (10) yrs, disease duration 11 (7) yrs, and baseline DAS28-CRP 1.9 (0.6)], 64 (80%) reported flare at least once during 12 months. Fifty-five percent of flares lasted less than 1 week. Common self-management strategies were analgesics (50%) and restricted activities (38%). Patients who reported being in flare had consistently higher disease activity measures and PRO compared to patients without flare. In a partly adjusted model, all flare domains, patient-reported swollen and tender joint counts and disease activity measures were associated with flares. In fully adjusted analyses, present flare was independently associated with pain (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.34–2.60), patient-reported swollen joints (OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.03–1.36), and higher EGA (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.04–1.28). Treatment escalation was associated with present flare (p ≤ 0.001).

Conclusion.

In RA, self-reported flares were frequent, mainly managed by analgesics, substantiated by higher disease activity measures, independently associated with pain and patient-reported swollen joints, and related to treatment escalation.
De la norme à l’exception
Authors: Izcovich Luis
Published: December 2019

Que devient la triade inhibition, symptôme, angoisse avec le remaniement théorique de Lacan, à la lumière de notre actualité ? Ce texte tente de rendre compte de ce qu’avec Lacan on peut nommer le passage de la vertu de la norme à la vertu de l’exception. On démontrera par ce biais ce qu’on entend dans la psychanalyse par l’opération sur le symptôme et saisir ainsi ce que devient le symptôme du sujet à la fin de l’analyse.
Pulvériser la langue : la lettrérature de Louis Wolfson
Authors: Selin Marie
Published: December 2019

Le texte de Louis Wolfson, Le schizo et les langues peut être considéré comme un témoignage « à ciel ouvert » au même titre que les mémoires du Président Schreber. Il témoigne d’une lutte acharnée contre la langue maternelle et l’extension de son domaine. Wolfson élabore la jouissance de l’Autre sur un mode novateur, le procédé linguistique qu’il invente permet de recourir à la lettre pour faire littoral à lalangue ici mise à jour dans sa dimension d’obscénité. Il est probable que ce travail adressé à un Autre lui ait permis de trouver une solution sinthomatique, et de rester en vie.
L’Université en éclats
Authors: Askofaré Sidi
Published: December 2019

L’invention par J. Lacan de la catégorie de « discours universitaire » construite à partir de « l’éduquer » freudien permet de repenser à nouveaux frais ce que recouvre le terme d’université : idée, institution, type de lien social. Sans que ces différentes valeurs se recouvrent. En partant de ce qu’implique la notion de « champ lacanien », interdépendance des discours mais aussi sympathie ou antipathie entre les uns et les autres, cet article tente d’examiner où en sont, aujourd’hui, le discours universitaire et l’institution universitaire dans sa forme contemporaine, c’est-à-dire assujettie à la logique du discours capitaliste. Une thèse s’en dégage : l’Université, dans sa forme actuelle, se vide tendanciellement de ce qui en faisait un « discours » au sens de J. Lacan.
Interferon β-1a subcutaneously 3 times/week clinical outcome in relapsing multiple sclerosis in Finland
Authors: Järvinen Elina , Murtonen Annukka , Tervomaa Melina , Sumelahti Marja-Liisa
Published: December 2019

Prognostic factors and long-term treatment response of interferon β-1a s.c tiw has not been studied in a real-life clinical cohort in Finland. The aim of the paper was to evaluate long-term treatment response, prognostic clinical factors and adherence among interferon β-1a s.c tiw treated patients in Finland. A retrospective review of medical records was performed. Confirmed relapsing multiple sclerosis patients treated with interferon β-1a s.c tiw 22μg or 44μg as their first treatment, from 1996 to 2010 in Western Finland, were included. Longitudinal generalized linear regression models were applied to assess risk of disability progression, using Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), during the treatment period. Odd’s ratios with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated for risk factors: gender, age at diagnosis, treatment delay, dose, baseline EDSS and EDSS change in one year. Kaplan-Meier was applied to study median time to discontinuation. Mean duration of treatment in 293 cases was 2.9 years (min 0.04, max 13.5). EDSS increase vs. no increase in one-year carried a significant risk for long-term disability progression (1.20, 1.08-1.33). Older age, defined by a 10-year increase in age at diagnosis (1.43, 1.07 -1.91) and one-year delay to treatment start showed an increased risk for disability progression (1.05, 0.99-1.11), but gender (0.66, 0.38-1.15) or initial dose (1.00, 0.45-2.25) showed no risk. Treatment was stopped in 37% due to disease activation at median of 1.7 years, and in 25% due to side effects at 9.3 months. Our results show that young age, a short delay to treatment start and slower disability progression were identified as factors for better outcome among cases with interferon β-1a s.c tiw as their first disease modifying treatment.
Identifying Pattern in Global Developmental Delay Children: A Retrospective Study at King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam (Saudi Arabia)
Authors: Habibullah Hafiz , Albradie Raidah , Bashir Shahid
Published: December 2019

Global developmental delay (GDD) and intellectual disability are relatively common in pediatric neurology conditions. A retrospective study was designed to analyze risk factors and clinical features in children with GDD at our hospital. No previous data is available on GDD from Saudi Arabia. This study was conducted at king Fahad specialist hospital Dammam (KFSHD) of 134 GDD children (82, 61% males, 52, 39% females), (age 1-9 years). They were assessed by using Griffith Mental Development Scales for (0-2) years and 3-8 years old in locomotors, personal/social, communication, eye and hand co-ordination, performance and practical reasoning. Patients with ASD and non-cooperative behavior were excluded. 75% had developmental delay since birth while 84% had no problem during pregnancy. 22% had birth weight below 2.5 kg. 56% had epilepsy and 57 % had interfamily marriages. 51% were diagnosed cases in the present study. 40% had genetic cause, 25% had metabolic problem, 58% had neuroradiology abnormality and 45% had EEG abnormalities. There a variety of delays in development (speech and language variant, global delay, and the motor variant) noted and are commonly seen in a clinical practice in KFSHD. Longitudinal research beginning in early development will help to understand the developmental domains and neurological comorbidities in these children at high risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.
The impact of Training and Assessment Register (TAR) on productivity in the automotive parts manufacturing organisation in South Africa
Authors: Zondo Robert W.D.
Published: December 2019

Orientation: Organisations are confronted with the challenge of competency among its employees for productivity improvement. They implement strategies that improve employee skills proficiencies for higher productivity. These can also be achieved by implementing a training model that develops employee’s skills and knowledge so that they become the specialists in their work areas. This sentiment underpins the concept of employee Training and Assessment Register (TAR).Purpose: This study evaluates the influence of TAR on productivity in automotive parts manufacturing organisation in South Africa.Motivation for the study: The South African manufacturing sector has a low level of productivity compared to its counterpart industries in the Asian and Western countries. The sector experiences the lack in short to medium term growth in productivity.Research design, approach and methods: The automotive parts manufacturing company that has used a TAR strategy for productivity improvement participated in the study. The study objectives were achieved by examining the production and related experiences in the company. The collection of data was carried out in two phases. This includes the collection of pre- and post-quarterly data for spoilage, overtime and customer complaints. The pre-TAR results were quarterly data reflecting the company’s performance over the three-year period prior to the implementation of TAR. This company operates in the eThekwini District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.Main findings: The results established that spoilage rate has a relationship with company productivity. Any decrease in spoilage rate would result to an increase in company productivity. However, the overtime and customer complaints do not statistically have a relationship with company productivity.Contribution: This article uncovers the strengths and weaknesses of TAR on productivity in the automotive parts manufacturing organisation in South Africa.
Absconding from a psychiatric hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa: Are we seeing a decrease since the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act?
Authors: Arbee Feroza , Subramaney Ugasvaree
Published: December 2019

Background: Absconding from psychiatric facilities, the aetiology and impact of which have major socio-economic implications, has a multifactorial aetiological basis. Absconding patients are at higher risk of self-harm, violence, non-adherence, relapses, substance use and negative media attention. Most health professionals associate absconding with the escape of potentially dangerous psychiatric patients. Absconding causes fear and uncertainty, and portrays psychiatric services negatively. Identification of potential absconders would assist with risk assessment and prevention.Aim: The aim of this study was to formulate an absconding rate as well as a descriptive profile of absconders since the inception of democracy and deinstitutionalisation.Setting: The study was conducted at Sterkfontein Hospital, a specialised psychiatric hospital outside Johannesburg.Methods: A retrospective record review of absconders from Sterkfontein Hospital in Johannesburg over 1 year was conducted.Results: The absconding rate was 7.83%. The characteristics of the typical absconder included single, unemployed male, early 30s, known to psychiatric services, diagnosed with schizophrenia and co-morbid substance use. An absconder is more likely to be a forensic patient not returning from official leave of absence.Conclusion: The absconding rate has decreased to less than half that of a previous study, and is within international norms. While the descriptive profile is of limited value, it does appear that psychiatric patients are being treated in a less restrictive manner resulting in fewer absconders and a change in the method of absconding. The implications for clinical practice are firstly that a clearer definition of the term absconding is needed as this will impact risk assessment and management. It is recommended that future studies separate forensic and general populations. Lastly, the formulation and use of a risk assessment tool may be of value.
Experimental Investigation on Jatropha-Methanol Blends in Direct Injection Diesel Engines
Authors: Prakash P. , Dhanasekaran C.
Published: December 2019

This paper describes about the usage of Jatropha fuel in direct injection water-cooled diesel engine. In order to make use of Jatropha fuel in diesel engine, the properties of Jatropha oil has to be converted to diesel fuel, so for that methanol was added. There are three different blends are prepared by varying the ratio of Jatropha and methanol mixture, such as blend 1 (Jatropha 75%, methanol 25%), blend 2 (Jatropha 80%, methanol 20%), blend 3 (Jatropha 85%, methanol 15%). The prepared fuels are supplied to the conventional diesel engine, then the performance and emission characteristics were analysed. It is found that Jatropha methanol mixtures results are acceptable in half load and highly considerable in full load operation. Considerably torque developed is very low in low load than half and full load operations. Methanol addition has improved the performance and emission characteristics.
Colombia
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.
Published: December 2019

Energy Subsidy Reform is a key pillar of Colombia’s national development plan. Rising fiscal challenges in Colombia—which have been exacerbated by the adjustment costs associated with recent large migration flows from Venezuela—can risk derailing the government from their commitment to meet both its headline deficit target of 2.4 percent in 2019 and its structural deficit target by 2022, under the existing fiscal rule. The government is committed to embark on a reform strategy that aims at safeguarding the fiscal framework. Energy subsidy reform is one element of the government’s strategy to address fiscal pressures. It is also consistent with efforts to enhance spending efficiency and free up additional fiscal resources for development needs, in line with the recommendations made by the expert commission on spending.
Malta
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department
Published: December 2019

This technical note (TN) sets out the findings and recommendations of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) for the Republic of Malta in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). It summarizes the findings of a targeted review of several aspects of Malta’s progress in addressing AML/CFT vulnerabilities in the financial sector, specifically the banking sector. A full assessment of the AML/CFT framework against the current Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standard was conducted by MONEYVAL in 2018, and the mutual evaluation report was published in July 2019. 2,3 Although significant steps have been taken to strengthen the AML/CFT regime since the March 2012 fourth round MONEYVAL mutual evaluation report to bring the AML/CFT framework into line with the 2012 FATF standard and improve its effectiveness, overall effectiveness is still lacking. The authorities developed an ambitious national strategy and action plan for prioritizing AML/CFT policies and activities, but it is still in its initial phase of implementation.
Groundwater influence on soil moisture memory and land–atmosphere fluxes in the Iberian Peninsula
Authors: Martínez-de la Torre Alberto , Miguez-Macho Gonzalo
Published: December 2019

Abstract. Groundwater plays an important role in the terrestrial water cycle, interacting with the land surface via vertical fluxes through the water table and distributing water resources spatially via gravity-driven lateral transport. It is therefore essential to have a correct representation of groundwater processes in land surface models, as land–atmosphere coupling is a key factor in climate research. Here we use the LEAFHYDRO land surface and groundwater model to study the groundwater influence on soil moisture distribution and memory, and evapotranspiration (ET) fluxes in the Iberian Peninsula over a 10-year period. We validate our results with time series of observed water table depth from 623 stations covering different regions of the Iberian Peninsula, showing that the model produces a realistic water table, shallower in valleys and deeper under hilltops. We find patterns of shallow water table and strong groundwater–land surface coupling over extended interior semi-arid regions and river valleys. We show a strong seasonal and interannual persistence of the water table, which induces bimodal memory in the soil moisture fields; soil moisture “remembers” past wet conditions, buffering drought effects, and also past dry conditions, causing a delay in drought recovery. The effects on land–atmosphere fluxes are found to be significant: on average over the region, ET is 17.4 % higher when compared with a baseline simulation with LEAFHYDRO's groundwater scheme deactivated. The maximum ET increase occurs in summer (34.9 %; 0.54 mm d−1). The ET enhancement is larger over the drier southern basins, where ET is water limited (e.g. the Guadalquivir basin and the Mediterranean Segura basin), than in the northern Miño/Minho basin, where ET is more energy limited than water limited. In terms of river flow, we show how dry season baseflow is sustained by groundwater originating from accumulated recharge during the wet season, improving significantly on a free-drain approach, where baseflow comes from water draining through the top soil, resulting in rivers drying out in summer. Convective precipitation enhancement through local moisture recycling over the semi-arid interior regions and summer cooling are potential implications of these groundwater effects on climate over the Iberian Peninsula. Fully coupled land surface and climate model simulations are needed to elucidate this question.