bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estudo comparativo da incidência da exostose subungueal em jogadores de futebol do gênero feminino e masculino
Authors: R. Silva Alexandra , Alves Lima Marcia , Teixeira Martins Salvina , Bega Armando
Published: August 2019

A exostose subungueal é o crescimento do tecido ósseo, mais comumente afetando o halux. Apresenta-se como edema solitário de coloração púrpura ou de cor de pele firme embaixo da unha que pode alcançar tamanho de 8 a 10 mm no diâmetro. Segundo autores o exame de raios-X confirma o diagnóstico. As lesões desenvolvem-se principalmente por trauma, em alguns casos ocorre evolução espontânea. Sendo o podólogo o profissional capacitado a aplicar terapias nos pés bem como atuar junto a uma equipe multiprofissional para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos, essa pesquisa se fez necessária com objetivos de identificar esta patologia em atletas do gênero feminino e masculino que praticam futebol de campo. O trabalho foi realizado através de um estudo comparativo com base na incidência. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa analítica e descritiva, fundamentada na pesquisa de campo. O cenário do estudo foi o Clube Atlético Juventus de São Paulo, Brasil. A população em estudo foi composta de jogadores de futebol de ambos os sexos com idade acima de 18 anos. Realizou-se coleta de dados através de entrevistas individuais, com roteiro previamente elaborado. Os dados obtidos foram analisados por meio da técnica de Análise de conteúdo temática, orientada por Minayo (2006). Os resultados revelaram que dos 22 participantes finais da pesquisa apenas dois do sexo feminino apresentaram exostose subungueal. Mostrou que a grande maioria possui peso adequado entre 60 a 70 quilos, e apresentaram idade entre 18 a 20 anos. Constatou-se que 90% fazem uso de calçado fechado e que 36,36% já sofreram traumas nos pés. Através da pesquisa foi possível verificar que nos atletas do gênero masculino, não foi identificado exostose subungueal, nas atletas do gênero feminino foi identificado um baixo índice de exostose subungueal.
Editorial
Authors: Bega Armando
Published: August 2019

Ao olhar para o futuro, percebo que a Podologia terá na IAJP a publicação de artigos científicos de grande magnitude e aperfeiçoamento profissional. Esse é o legado de todos que fazem parte do corpo editorial e científico da IAJP, em nome da Podologia e da ciência circunscrita a ela!
Transmathematica 2017
Authors: Anderson James A.D.W.
Published: August 2019

We present the call for papers and abstracts of the first Transmathematica conference, which was held in 2017 as Session 83, Transmathematics and the Philosophy of Numbers, of the 25th International Congress of History of Science and Technology (ICHST), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 23-29 July. In the absence of the present paper, the abstracts would otherwise have been lost from the public record.
The Two Couriers Problem
Authors: Gilreath William Fletcher
Published: August 2019

The problem of the two couriers is an old introductory problem from basic algebra first described by Augustus de Morgan in 1828 in his algebra textbook. The two couriers problem is interesting in that three of the possible answers are interrelated:  zero, infinity, and undefined or indeterminate result. These three results relate to division from fractions; and more specifically, infinity and undefined or indeterminate result from division by zero.

The aspect of division by zero makes the two couriers problem an ideal one for independent, objective examination within the mathematical framework of transmathematics—where division by zero is defined and has specific mathematical properties. The application to the original problem of the two couriers using transmathematics provides further insight into the answers of infinity, and undefined or indeterminate result, and a contradistinction between the answers provided in conventional mathematics versus transmathematics.
METODE ROUGH SET UNTUK MENGANALISA PROBLEMATIKA GURU DALAM MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS KOMPUTER
Authors: Yulianti Wita
Published: August 2019

Perkembangan teknologi informasi berbagai bentuk, salah satunya dalam bidang Artificial Intellegence berupa data mining. Data mining adalah proses yang mempekerjakan satu atau lebih teknik pembelajaran komputer (mechine learning) untuk menganalisis data dan mengekstraksi pengetahuan (knowledge) secara otomatis. Data mining digunakan untuk menganalisa problem guru dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis komputer. Untuk mengetahui problem guru dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis komputer, maka penelitian ini menggunakan perhitungan dalam bentuk data mining dengan metode rough set. Menerapkan data mining rough set untuk menggali pengetahuan, yang merupakan sumber informasi dalam pengambilan keputusan. Dengan metode roughset ini permasalahan yang terjadi pada guru dapat teratasi dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis komputer. Setiap sekolah dapat mengetahui perkembangan gurunya dalam menggunakan media pembelajaran yang teknologi komputer.
PENGEMBANGAN INTELLIGENT DATA COLLECTOR UNTUK ANALISIS BIG DATA ARTIKEL BERITA ONLINE
Authors: Indra Zul , Trisnawati Liza
Published: August 2019

Big data  telah menjadi salah satu topik yg paling menarik dalam dunia teknologi informasi sekarang ini. Salah satu sumber big data yang tersedia dan bebas diakses adalah artikel berita online. Dalam sehari, sebuah situs berita populer bisa menghasilkan lebih dari 100 artikel berita baru. Bayangkan berapa banyak jumlah halaman berita yang tersedia untuk kita baca sekarang ini. Sementara itu, tahap awal untuk melakukan analisis big data terhadap artikel berita online adalah data storing dan preprocessing. Berdasarkan pemikiran tersebut maka perlu dikembangkan suatu aplikasi yang bisa mengumpulkan artikel berita online secara otomatis untuk kemudian di analisis lebih lanjut. Penelitian ini bermaksud mengembangkan suatu aplikasi yang diberi nama dengan intelligent data collector (IDC) yang memudahkan kita untuk mengumpulkan artikel berita online. Aplikasi IDC ini mengumpulkan artikel berita online kemudian melakukan preprocessing terhadap artikel-artikel tersebut dan menyimpannya dalam database lokal. Database ini kemudian bisa digunakan lebih lanjut untuk berrbagai macam data mining proses seperti opinion mining (sentiment analysis), topic classification, text summarization dan lain sebagainya.
BUKU BERGAMBAR SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN KISAH SAHABAT NABI DENGAN PEMANFAATAN AUGMENTED REALITY
Authors: Herlandy Pratama Benny , Doni Rhoma , Mukhtar Harun
Published: August 2019

Pada awal tahun 2014, sebuah survey penggunaan smartphone dan tablet oleh anak-anak telah dilakukan oleh theAsianParent Insight bersama Samsung Kidstime di Asia Tenggara. Sebanyak 2.714 orang tua beserta 3.917 orang anak berusia 3-8 tahun telah menjadi responden survey ini. 85% orang tua mengharapkan anaknya untuk menggunakan smartphone untuk aplikasi pendidikan, namun 72% anak usia dini lebih memilih bermain game. Metode NFT merupakan penggabungan dari beberapa metode seperti SIFT dan Ferns yang terdapat pada SDK Vuforia SDK untuk mengembangkan aplikasi dengan teknologi augmented reality. Dengan menerapan teknologi augmented reality pada buku cerita bergambar ini, diharapkan buku dapat menigkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Dari hasil pengujian Black Box, aplikasi ARBook ini dapat menjalankan setiap fungsi-fungsinya dengan baik.
SISTEM INFORMASI PROSES AKUNTASI MENGGUNAKAN SAK-ETAP BERBASIS WEB PADA PELAKU USAHA
Authors: Nopiana Puspita Rama
Published: August 2019

The number of entrepreneurs in question is SMEs (Small and Holding Enterprises), where its activities only focus on business operations alone tampa pay attention to financial performance for the long term. This causes the difficulty of SMEs to last long in building their business, plus the lack of knowledge in the field of accounting, especially SMEs in the city of Batam. The purpose of the research is to design an accounting process information system in accordance Financial Accounting Standards Entity Without Public Accountability (SAK-ETAP) on the small business actors. The research method used is the experiment to design the process of information system of accounting process of companies engaged in services, trade and manufacturing. The results explain that the accounting process information system in the preparation of financial statements are needed SMEs, which currently presenting financial statements are still presented manually. The information system designed in the form of accounting software is named Financial Statement Information System Standardized Entity Without Public Accountability abbreviated with "SIKBAP Accounting". The software presented is able to petrify business actors in presenting the financial performance of preparing financial statements consisting of the initial balance sheet, general journal, ledger, trial balance, adjustment journal processed computerized so as to provide output in the form of income statement, statement of owner equity, balance sheet.
INTEGRASI PENDEKATAN ANALYTIC NETWORK PROCESS DAN STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING UNTUK PENGUKURAN BULLYING DI TEMPAT KERJA BERBASIS GENDER MENGGUNAKAN SISTEM PAKAR
Authors: Sari Ira Puspita , Febtriko Anip , Rahayuningsih Tri , Putra Adrian Adi
Published: August 2019

Intimidasi atau yang dikenal dengan istilah bullying, dalam penelitian di tempat kerja menghasilkan dampak kesehatan mental yang merugikan. Namun, sedikit yang mengungkap perbedaan jenis kelamin yang menghubungkan perilaku bullying di tempat kerja dan kesehatan mental yang buruk. Salah satunya, temuan tentang perempuan suku Afrika-Amerika yang kurang mendapat perlindungan bullying di tempat kerja melalui dukungan sosial rekan kerja. Individu muda, bercerai, anggota fakultas, dan memiliki penyakit kronis ditemukan memiliki skor persepsi bullying di tempat kerja yang tinggi dan berdampak pada meningkatnya kecemasan, depresi, citra diri negatif, serta rasa permusuhan. Penindasan di dunia maya atau cyberbullying di tempat kerja pun ditemukan sebagai fenomena yang berkembang dengan akibat fatal, mulai dari menimbulkan ketegangan mental karyawan dan kepuasan kerja yang rendah, hingga iklim organisasi yang bermusuhan. Pelaku cyberbullying di tempat kerja ini membenarkan perilaku bullying mereka dan hasil fitur komunikasi cyber ternyata mempengaruhi perilaku cyberbullying di tempat kerja.
Recent Advances in Whale-Watching Research: 2018–2019
Authors: Gleason Christine , Parsons E. C. M.
Published: August 2019

Whale-watching research encompasses a wide variety of disciplines and fields of study, from monitoring the biological impacts of whale-watching activities on cetaceans and assessments of the effectiveness of whale-watching management and regulations, to the sociological and economic
aspects of whale watching. This article is the latest in a series of annual digests, which describes the variety and findings of whale-watching studies published over the past year, since June 2018.
A Highly Efficient and Air-Insensitive Copper-Catalyzed Synthesis of Diorganyl Chalcogenides
Authors: Hamidian Yasamin , Mostafazadeh Reza
Published: August 2019

C22-CuI complex , has been reported as a highly-active, efficient catalyst based on copper(I),for the synthesis of diorganyl- monochalcogenides. In addition to thermal- and air-stability, facile preparation of this homogeneous copper(I) catalyst, the corresponding products obtained in good to excellent yields and with the short reaction times. Remarkably, it was observed that diaryl/dialkyl dichalcogenides could be successfully cross-coupled with electronically and sterically diverse arylboronic acids.
Temperature Fluctuation at the Sun and Large-scale Electric Field in Solar Wind: A Challenge for the Parker Solar Probe Mission
Authors: Pavan J. , Viñas A. F.
Published: August 2019

Velocity distributions of particles are key elements in the study of solar wind. The physical mechanisms that regulate their many features are a matter of debate. The present work addresses the subject with a fully analytical method in order to establish the shape of particle velocity distributions in solar wind. The method consists of solving the steady-state kinetic equation for particles and the related fluid equations, with spatial profiles for density and temperature that match general observational data. The model is one-dimensional in configuration-space and two-dimensional in velocity-space, and accounts for large-scale processes, namely, advection, gravity, magnetic mirroring, and the large-scale ambipolar electric field. The findings reported add to the general understanding of regulation of particle distributions in solar wind and to the predictions of their shape in regions restricted for in situ measurements. In particular, the results suggest that fluctuations of temperature at the Sun might play a key role in shaping solar wind velocity distributions via large-scale ambipolar electric field.
The Time-resolved Spectra of Photospheric Emission from a Structured Jet for Gamma-Ray Bursts
Authors: Meng Yan-Zhi , Liu Liang-Duan , Wei Jun-Jie , Wu Xue-Feng , Zhang Bin-Bin
Published: August 2019

The quasi-thermal components found in many Fermi gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) imply that the photosphere emission indeed contributes to the prompt emission of many GRBs. But whether the observed spectra empirically fitted by the Band function or cutoff power law, especially the spectral and peak energy (E

p
) evolutions can be explained by the photosphere emission model alone needs further discussion. In this work, we investigate in detail the time-resolved spectra and E

p
evolutions of photospheric emission from a structured jet, with an inner-constant and outer-decreasing angular Lorentz factor profile. Also, a continuous wind with a time-dependent wind luminosity has been considered. We show that the photosphere spectrum near the peak luminosity is similar to the cutoff power-law spectrum. The spectrum can have the observed average low-energy spectral index α ∼ −1, and the distribution of the low-energy spectral index in our photosphere model is similar to that observed (−2 ≲ α ≲ 0). Furthermore, the two kinds of spectral evolutions during the decay phase, separated by the width of the core (θ

c
), are consistent with the time-resolved spectral analysis results of several Fermi multi-pulse GRBs and single-pulse GRBs, respectively. Also, for this photosphere model we can reproduce the two kinds of observed E

p
evolution patterns rather well. Thus, by considering the photospheric emission from a structured jet, we reproduce the observations well for the GRBs best fitted by the cutoff power-law model for the peak-flux spectrum or the time-integrated spectrum.
First record of predation of Nyctinomops laticaudatus (É. Geoffroy, 1805) by Chrotopterus auritus (Peters, 1856) (Mammalia: Chiroptera)
Authors: Borloti Ianna , Pimenta Vinícius , Ditchfield Albert
Published: August 2019

The Wooly False Vampire Bat, Chrotopterus auritus (Peters, 1856) (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae), feeds on small mammals, birds, lizards, frogs and occasionally large insects and fruits. In this paper we report an additional evidence of bat predation by C. auritus. A male of this species was captured with a partially eaten Broad-eared Free-tailed Bat, Nyctinomops laticaudatus (É. Geoffroy, 1805) (Chiroptera: Molossidae). This record was obtained during a research project conducted in the Biological Reserve of Sooretama, Southeastern Brazil.
Two new species of Henckelia (Gesneriaceae) from Southeastern Yunnan, China
Authors: Cai Lei , liu De-Tuan , Zhang Pin , Dao Zhi-Ling
Published: August 2019

Two new species of Gesneriaceae, Henckelia nanxiheensis Lei Cai & Z.L.Dao, sp. nov. and H. multinervia Lei Cai & Z.L.Dao, sp. nov. from southeastern Yunnan, China, are described with color photos. The diagnostic characters of the two new species, together with photographs, detailed descriptions, distribution and habitat, as well as comparisons with morphologically similar species, are also provided.
Bulbophyllum reflexipetalum (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae, Malaxideae), a new species from Xizang, China
Authors: Ya Ji-Dong , Guo Yong-Jie , Liu Cheng , Cai Jie , Dong Gui-Jun , Jiang Hong , Li De-Zhu
Published: August 2019

Bulbophyllum reflexipetalum, a new species from Motuo County, Southeast Xizang, China, is described and illustrated here. This new species belongs to Bulbophyllum sect. Umbellata Bentham & J. D. Hooker, and it is morphologically similar to B. umbellatum Lindley, B. guttulatum (J. D. Hooker) N. P. Balakrishnan and B. salweenensis X.H. Jin, but is distinguished from them by having reflexed petals, base of dorsal sepal with 1 dentate on each side, lip with significantly revolute margin, adaxially with dark brown spots or patches and one longitudinal groove.
Description of a new species of Membranobalanus (Crustacea, Cirripedia) from southern Australia
Authors: Hosie Andrew M. , Fromont Jane , Munyard Kylie , Jones Diana S.
Published: August 2019

A new species of sponge-inhabiting barnacle, Membranobalanus porphyrophilussp. nov., is described herein. This species can be distinguished from all other congeners by a combination of characters, in particular by the shapes of the tergum and scutum and the armament of the cirri. COI sequence data from the type specimens have been lodged with GenBank and a morphological key to the species of Membranobalanus is provided to aid future research. The host of the new species is the southern Australian endemic demosponge Spheciospongia purpurea. The new species of barnacle is thought to be host species specific.
Descriptions of the mature larva and pupa of the Scaly strawberry weevil, Sciaphilus asperatus (Bonsdorff, 1785) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Entiminae) and observations of its biology
Authors: Gosik Rafał , Sprick Peter , Tiahunova Tetiana
Published: August 2019

The mature larva ofSciaphilus asperatusis redescribed and illustrated, and the pupa is described for the first time. Supplements to the identification keys for larvae and pupae of selected Palaearctic Entiminae genera and species are given. Data on the life history, especially oviposition capacity and voltinism, ofS. asperatusare provided and discussed, and the number of the six larval instars was confirmed. The economic importance ofS. asperatusis briefly highlighted.
Antropometría aplicada a la interpretación de la arquitectura histórica. El artesonado del Salón de Caballeros XXIV de la Madraza de Granada y las dudas sobre su origen
Authors: Roldán Medina Francisco Javier , Gómez Galisteo Mª Teresa
Published: August 2019

El análisis con un nuevo método metrológico indica que la construcción del artesonado del Salón de Caballeros XXIV de la Madraza de Granada no se ajusta al momento histórico que siempre le ha sido asignado. Sus dimensiones corresponden con una métrica Nazarí II, y esta información nos lleva a plantear una serie de hipótesis que permitan dar respuesta a esta circunstancia basándonos en los datos históricos conocidos, aunque por ahora la falta de otro tipo de fuentes no permite dar por fehaciente ninguna conclusión y solo deja movernos en el campo de las conjeturas.
Application of Moth-Flame Optimization Algorithm for the Determination of Maximum Loading Limit of Power System
Authors: Mukherjee Suvabrata , Roy Provas Kumar
Published: August 2019

Moth-flame optimization algorithm (MFOA) based on the navigation strategy of moths in universe is a novel bio-inspired optimization technique and has been exerted for determining the maximum loading limit of power system. This process is highly effective for traversing long distances following a straight path. As a matter of fact, moths follow a deadly spiral path as artificial lights tend to confuse them. Exploration and exploitation are two vital aspects of the algorithm, used in tuning of the parameters. The algorithm is verified on MATPOWER case30 and case118 systems. Comparison of the performance of MFOA has been done with other evolutionary algorithms such as multi-agent hybrid PSO (MAHPSO), differential evolution (DA), hybridized DE, and PSO (DEPSO). The performance of MFOA in determining maximum loading limit is verified from the results. In much reduced time, MFO algorithm also gives high maximum loading point (MLP).
Evaluation of the Migration Phenomenon as an Economics Dimension
Authors: Çelik Sabri
Published: August 2019

Migration is a phenomenon that affects individuals and societies multi-dimensionally. Migration, whether voluntary or forced is a troublesome process for immigrants, because everything in their lives changes. Migration affects both immigrants and local people who live in migration areas. In this study, economic and educational effects of migration are discussed. In fact, in many places and in many countries, governments help immigrants with basic vital needs and if immigrants try to continue their efforts to establish new order, many them do succeed. Several precautions have been taken for immigrant children in many places such as language courses, training and financial aid in many countries to improve on the educational performance of immigrants. If we look at the other side of the coin however, social inclusion, discrimination, stigmatization experiences of immigrants should also be searched, because the social dimension of migration is still an open sore in many places of the world.
The International Status of Migrant Workers
Authors: Christopher Elizabeth Mary
Published: August 2019

April 2018 marked the 50th anniversary month in the UK of Enoch Powell's “rivers of blood” speech, widely condemned for its anti-immigrant, racist rhetoric. Time has shown how wrong Powell was; and over the decades Britain has become more, not less, tolerant. The concept of workforce diversity has gained enormous support, due in part to international politics of economic competition, technological progress, increasing emphasis on the importance of human rights; and immigration. The article discusses answers to the question: in the face of this consensus, why are xenophobic arguments (communicated worldwide through mass media) increasingly allowed to foster global climates of fear of, and resistance to, immigrant labour? Answers seem to lie in political and social pressures on governments that constrain them to discriminate against migrants and refugees seeking immigration. Reasons for this are discussed and - since consensus is so strong on the benefits of workforce diversity - possible remedies are suggested.
Becoming an African Hair Salon Entrepreneur in the United States of America
Authors: Lutomia Anne Namatsi , Bravo Julia Bello , Rombo Dorothy Owino , Seck Fatimata
Published: August 2019

African beauty salons are important institutions within the African and African American community and can be found in nearly every city and community where African immigrants have settled. This study utilizes content review and a single case study to explore the pathways to African women's entrepreneurship and business sustainability within the care industry of hair braiding. The authors applied the push and pull theory to illuminate the “non-choice” of salon entrepreneurship for educated African immigrant women. In general, the study shows the efforts of one entrepreneur to fit the unique exigencies of (African) hair braiding to local (western) business requirements. The study identifies how better accommodation of those exigencies would less inhibit this form of African women's entrepreneurship in general and thus benefit local communities at large through more sustainable service delivery, increased revenue flow, and infrastructural support for immigrants in general.
Some Experiences of Puebla's Entrepreneurs in New York
Authors: Bravo Tomás Milton Muñoz , Tamayo Lizbeth Alicia González , Avilés Margarita Herrera
Published: August 2019

For decades, New York, and the tri-State area, has become a major attraction for Poblano immigrants seeking opportunities. Some of these immigrants, not only have worked to send remittances to their families in Mexico, but also have made their way to become productive, social and political entrepreneurs in the communities of destination and/or origin. But what are the conditions that have allowed certain Poblanos to become economic, political and social entrepreneurs in the so-called Big Apple and its surroundings? What have been the challenges they have had to overcome? And what is their relationship with their origin communities in Mexico? These are the main research questions of this study part.
Global Civic Engagement as an Empowering Device for Cross-Ethnic and Cross-Cultural Understanding in Taiwan
Authors: Chen Mei-Ying , Su Fu-hsing
Published: August 2019

This study observed the feasibility of a general education course in facilitating global civic engagement for twenty-six participants from a Taiwanese university. Such a commitment was considered crucial to the fostering of cross-ethnic and cross-cultural understanding of immigration and new immigrants as a global issue within the Taiwanese context. Oral presentations, film/video watching, and service learning sessions were arranged to promote critical appraisals of things, persons, and issues related to foreign ethnicities and cultures. Data of the study consisted of relevant writings produced by the participants. The results of analyses revealed that the participants developed an awareness of persons, things, and issues that were cross-ethnic or cross-cultural in nature. Consequently, they achieved attitudinal and perceptional change of foreign ethnicities or cultures or generated critical appraisals of specific things or issues. Additionally, a considerable number of them displayed motivational readiness for global civic engagement.
Environmentally Forced Migration and Human Rights
Authors: van der Vliet-Bakker J. M. M.
Published: August 2019

In an era of accelerating environmental degradation, a growing number of people will be affected by its effects. Some of those people will be forced to migrate, both internally and cross-border. Under current international law, those people are not recognized as a specific category entitled to protection. Many protection gaps in international law can be identified for these ‘environmentally forced migrants'. Human rights law can fill some of those gaps by offering minimum standards of treatment, procedural protection or complementary protection. This chapter systematically assesses these possibilities.
I Am Safe While Playing; I Know You Feel the Same Emotions
Authors: Ertaş Behiye
Published: August 2019

In this study, games were prepared in order to reduce the traumas that immigrant children experienced during migration or where they migrated, socialization, development of empathic skills, and adaptation to the new surroundings. It is thought that prepared games will provide positive contributions to the physical and mental health of children.
Evaluation of Civil Society Organizations' Programs in San Diego City for Community Integration Policies of Refugee and Immigrant Women From MENA Region
Authors: El Dessouky Naglaa Fathy , Alzendi Dalia
Published: August 2019

The objective of this chapter is to provide a detailed analysis and evaluation of the women civil society organizations in San Diego city for community integration of women from MENA region. To reach the objective of this chapter, a detailed portrait of these organizations was introduced. Then, the authors evaluated a significant program provided to refugee and immigrant women from MENA region for community integration policies. The model proposed by Marceau et al. (1992) and Marceau (2012) is considered a useful tool to accomplish the objective of this chapter. The authors investigated the rationale of the program through the analysis of reason of existence, the targets, objectives, and nature of programs. Moreover, they examined the implementation phase of the program through the analysis of inputs, interventions and activities, outputs, effects, and impacts of the program. The results of this research enabled the authors to introduce convenient proposals for the decision makers to elaborate further efficient and effective community integration policies for women from MENA region living in San Diego city.
The Effect of Colonialism on the Bangladeshi Female Immigrant in Britain
Authors: Peacock J. Sunita , Chowdhury Shaheen A.
Published: August 2019

This chapter explores the role of the Bangladeshi immigrant woman in Britain and the effects of patriarchy in the Bangladeshi community on the immigrant female as noted by the life of the protagonist Nazneen and other female characters in the novel titled, Brick Lane by Monica Ali. Further the essay also compares and contrasts South Asian immigrant women to show how one group (a woman from India) is affected differently from her South Asian sister from Bangladesh. To understand the difference between the two groups of immigrant women, Monica Ali's novel was contrasted with Tarquin Hall's heroine from his novel Salam Brick Lane. By examining the role of South Asian immigrant women in Britain, other issues about immigrant culture was also brought to the forefront, such as religion, specifically Islam to show its effect on the lives of immigrant women in countries outside their own.
The Use of Digital Devices in Marketing Library Products in an Inclusively Engaged Academic Library
Authors: Mwageni Rhodes Elias
Published: August 2019

This chapter identifies critical issues in the use of digital devices, opportunities, and challenges in marketing library products and services in academic libraries. It examines empirical literature as a review method on the use of digital devices in engaged academic libraries in marketing library products and services. From the findings, it was revealed that library products and services are underutilized because of lack of marketing strategies and programs to create awareness of available resources and services in academic libraries. This resulted in negative attitudes and behaviors towards reading culture among library users. Digital devices transform and widen the reach, management, storage, and delivery of information. They make library products and services more interactive and maximize utilization of library products and services. The study shows that digital devices influenced attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions of library users positively, which shows that there is a great need to employ digital devices in marketing library products and services in academic libraries.
Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Librarianship, and Infopreneurship Initiatives for Inclusiveness
Authors: Afolayan Joel O. , Ogundokun Roseline O. , Afolabi Abiola G. , Adegun Adekanmi A.
Published: August 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad and complex area of study, which can be difficult for non-specialists to understand. Yet, its ultimate promise is to create computer systems that manifest human intelligence. This chapter coins “Machinzation” for the application of literary machine (computer) to human operations. This clearly has major implications for library and information science profession. In principle and practice, AI has penetrated virtually all walks of human life. Many authors have previously provided in-depth overviews of AI technologies. Service is the vocal point of librarianship and particularly in the era where information is the fifth and most important factor of production. Cloud computing stems from the principle of AI while when applied into the operations and routines in libraries and information center gives a brand new concept “CloudLibrarianship.” The new concept is dealt with in this work. Emergence of this concept opens up the entrepreneur opportunities in the information sector of the economy-inforpreneurship. This chapter therefore examines certain key aspects of AI that determine its potential utility as a tool for enhancing and supporting library operations.
Digital Storytelling, Podcasting, and New Format of Messaging in the Libraries
Authors: Adegbore Adebayo Muritala
Published: August 2019

This chapter discusses how to transform storytelling, oral information, oral archiving, and oral communication and other traditional formats of communication in libraries into digital formats. Information and communication technologies have changed how libraries communicate and render services as hitherto done traditionally. The chapter looks at traditional storytelling, traditional folklore, oral information, and information dissemination in libraries. It also defined digital storytelling, values of digital storytelling in libraries, digital storytelling creation guidelines for libraries, podcasting and the importance of podcasting in libraries, steps in creating podcast for libraries, instant messaging in information dissemination in libraries, what libraries should know before implementing instant messaging, implementing IM in libraries, best practices for IM in libraries, and more resources on instant messaging for libraries. The chapter is handy for libraries that are willing to transform some traditional services to digital-driven practices.
Use of Social Media in Libraries and Impact on Undergraduates
Authors: Aba Jane Igie , Makinde Theresa Osasu
Published: August 2019

This chapter examined the use of social media in libraries and impact on undergraduates. The study covers concepts of utilization of social media: benefits, impact, and challenges that affect the use of social media and academic performance of undergraduate students. The concepts generally implied that social media is the use of technology as the best medium to explore wide area of knowledge to produce positive impact on academic performance of students. There is a direct relationship between social media usage and the academic performance of students. It was recommended among others that awareness programs of use of social media platforms should be provided by the university and library to students; access to use of social media resources and services by librarians should be provided to students; educational forums that will facilitate group collaboration and discussion on academic performance should be promoted in universities; connectivity to social media network sites and internet should be improved to facilitate instant information search by students.
Current Status of Green Library Concept in Public Libraries of Central Province in Sri Lanka
Authors: Premarathne B. N. G. S. , Bandara B. E. S.
Published: August 2019

Green Library concept minimizes the negative effect on the natural environment and improves the quality of the library services by effective and sustainable use of resources. Concept of green library movement among the Sri Lankan library field is still at the grassroots level, whereas in the international scenario, it has already gained popularity. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to identify the current situation of green library initiatives in public libraries in Central province and to find out the level of awareness on green library concept among the library professionals.  Survey research design was applied by using questionnaires. There are 193 public libraries in Central province but only 83 libraries are functioning with the Librarians Grade I, II or III. Other libraries are functioning as a reading room or branch libraries without a librarian.  Total of 83 public libraries were selected purposively where there are authorized persons to manage them. The Response rate was 83%. Other than that, library visits and observations are also used for the analysis. Selected public libraries are governed by the provincial local government authorities and there were different grades of librarians in each library. There are 62% adults and 38% of children are the registered user community. It was investigated that the selected libraries are fairly applying the green library concept in their libraries without knowing the green concept. They have applied this concept in the areas of waste disposal, cleaning, energy savings, gardening, natural ventilation methods and lightings in an environmental friendly way. The study found that the availability of limited land area, limited fund allocations, limited staff, administrative issues and limited resources are the barriers to create an environmental friendly library. Results concluded that the green library initiatives in public libraries of the central province are still not at in a satisfactory level. Therefore, well - planned policy is required to implement this timely important concept to Sri Lankan public libraries.
Developing a measurement instrument for coping with occupational stress in academia
Authors: Du Plessis Melissa , Martins Nico
Published: August 2019

Orientation: Occupational stress leads to devastating consequences for academia, which include teaching below standard, conflict with students and seeking employment elsewhere. The stressors that academics experience will continue to increase unless they adopt strategies to cope with these demands.Research purpose: The objective of this research was to construct a valid and reliable measurement instrument which could be used to explore how academics cope with occupational stress.Motivation for the study: There is no clear consensus about the conceptualisation of the coping construct and the categorisation and measurement of numerous coping strategies. Also, as working in academia is highly stressful, there is a need for developing a measuring instrument that holistically measures coping with occupational stress in South African higher education institutions.Research approach/design and method: A three-phase instrument development process was followed. A quantitative, cross-sectional online survey was administered to a convenience sample of 305 employees employed in a higher education institution in the Gauteng province of South Africa.Main findings: A nine-dimensional, 33-item measuring instrument was developed for exploring how academics cope with occupational stressors.Practical/managerial implications: If industrial and organisational psychologists could appreciate the consequences of occupational stress and comprehend the complexities of the coping process, then they would be able to design and implement wellness practices that should not only promote the health and well-being of academics but also the institution.Contribution/value-add: A psychometrically sound measuring instrument, The Comprehensive Coping Strategies Questionnaire, was developed within the South African higher education context that would allow industrial and organisational psychologists to determine which coping strategies academics adopt in response to occupational stressors.
Estética e simetria nas leis de Newton: uma análise de alguns livros didáticos usados na formação inicial de professores de física
Authors: Pires Flaviston Ferreira , Da Silva José Alves , Forato Thaís Cyrino de Mello
Published: August 2019

Levando-se em consideração uma concepção de educação voltada para a promoção do ser humano, este trabalho destaca a busca das bases estéticas e simétricas dos fenômenos nas leis de Newton e como ou se essas bases estão presentes em alguns livros didáticos de física utilizados em cursos de licenciatura na área, de modo a propor uma reflexão sobre suas possíveis implicações para o ensino das leis de Newton. Essas bases, de natureza epistemológica, relacionadas à homogeneidade e isotropia do espaço e à irreversibilidade do tempo, são fundamentais para que se compreendam os seus três princípios fundamentais: conservação da quantidade de movimento linear, angular e da energia. Para tanto, realizamos uma pesquisa historiográfica acerca de tais conceitos na obra de diferentes pensadores, buscando identificar pressupostos estéticos possivelmente utilizados na fundamentação dessas leis. Esses primeiros resultados foram utilizados em uma segunda etapa da pesquisa na proposição de instrumentos de análise sobre tais conteúdos nos livros didáticos. A seguir, foram analisados cinco livros utilizados na formação de professores de física.  Constatamos que os livros não discutem as leis de Newton na perspectiva dos conceitos de estética e simetria, apresentando uma versão naturalizada, linear e de caráter enciclopédico dos conceitos físicos referentes às leis de Newton, bem diferente do que propõem os autores que discutem estética e simetria.
Obtenção experimental do coeficiente de arrasto com o lançamento de foguetes de garrafas PET
Authors: Chang Jessica De Oliveira , Costa Felipe Luiz Quinalha , Dutra Iago Cipriano , Nery Gabrielle Aquino Ferreira , Nery Luis Henrique , Rodrigues Emilly Rafaelly Rabelo , Selin Angelo Melari Garcia , Zambello Felipe Teixeira , Pamplona da Silva Daniel Juliano , Cuzinatto Rodrigo Rocha
Published: August 2019

O objetivo deste artigo é medir o coeficiente de arrasto  do ar para baixas velocidades de foguetes de garrafa PET propelidos a água e ar comprimido. Fazemos isso através de dois tipos de movimento, a saber, vertical (queda) e lançamento obliquo. Encontramos os valores k = (0.05 ± 0.02)s-1 e  k = (0.03 ± 0.02)s-1 para os movimentos vertical e oblíquo respectivamente.
Formação continuada de professores de Educação Física: relatos de uma experiência na educação infantil
Authors: Rabelo Viviani Darolt , Lúcio Géssica Adriana de Carvalho , Grunennvaldt José Tarcísio , Moreira Evando Carlos
Published: August 2019

Este texto pretende apresentar uma experiência de formação colaborativa desenvolvida com professores de Educação Física atuantes na Educação Infantil da rede pública municipal de Cuiabá/MT, tendo como orientação o trabalho colaborativo reflexivo, na perspectiva da investigação-ação. A proposta foi desenvolvida por dez meses em quinze encontros, dos quais participaram setenta e quatro professores de Educação Física atuantes na Educação Infantil nos Centros Municipais de Educação Infantil (CMEI’s), Centros Emergenciais de Educação Infantil (CEEI’s), Escolas de Educação Infantil e Escolas Municipais de Educação Básica. Os professores avaliaram a formação continuada desenvolvida apontando as dificuldades encontradas na prática pedagógica, a partir dos grupos de trabalho criados durante a formação, conseguindo sanar algumas dificuldades e dúvidas por intermédio da troca de experiências. Os professores puderam entender melhor os documentos e referenciais que permeiam o ensino na Educação Infantil, organizando os espaços e tempos pedagógicos, nos planejamentos desenvolvidos no decorrer dos encontros.
Representations of Islam in United States Comics, 1880–1922
Authors: Rhett Maryanne A.
Published: August 2019

Representations of Islam in United States Comics, 1880-1922 examines the depiction of Islam, Muslims, and the Islamic world in U.S. popular culture, particularly comics and related artifacts, between 1880 and 1922.

Through cartoons, comics, editorial cartoons, serialized advertisements and other materials the book unfolds a narrative about how the Islamic world and its people were understood by the American government and its people. This “knowledge,” garnered from popular culture of the day, produced a lens through which domestic and international relationships were created and maintained. Representing a wide swath of U.S. popular culture and discourse, the reflections these artifacts offer are united in their depiction of the “Oriental” in an era that is largely assumed to have been marked by American un-interest in the region, peoples and religion.

An exciting contribution to a growing field, this book resituates the U.S. within the Islamic world, using the everyday medium of comics to provide a fresh perspective on the subject.
SITE SUITABILITY ANALYSIS FOR GROWING SHORT DURATION CROPS IN POST KHARIF RICE-RABI FALLOWS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY FOR FOUR DISTRICTS OF EASTERN INDIA
Authors: Prashnani M. , Saxena S. , Chaudhary K. , Murthy C. S. , Ray S. S.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. India is one of the leading rice producing countries in the world. In eastern part of the country, after harvesting of kharif rice crops, large area remains fallow, mostly due to unavailability of irrigation facility. Approximately 30 percent of total kharif rice area (i.e. around 12 Mha) is left fallow during rabi season. Government of India, in order to improve the land productivity, cropping intensity and food security, has taken up various initiatives to grow pulses in these areas. A project was launched under the National Food Security Mission for use of satellite remote sensing for suitability analysis towards crop intensification in 6 eastern Indian states. Before execution of the project an exploratory study was carried out for 4 selected districts of 2 major rice-fallow states of the country. The selected districts were Raipur and Surguja districts of Chhattisgarh state and Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts of Odisha state. Kharif rice area was mapped using RISAT-1 SAR data, while rabi fallow area was mapped using Resourcesat-2 AWiFS and Landsat-8 OLI data. Suitable area for growing pulses were analysed with respect to various soil, weather and land parameters such as, mean monthly air temperature (°C), Slope (%), Surface wetness, Plant available water capacity (mm) and proximity to drainage network. The post kharif rice-rabi fallow area, in these districts ranged between 20–40% of the geographical area, while the suitable area was found to be in range of between 8–12%. Thus, this exploratory study could show, with remote sensing and other agro-physical parameters, it is possibly not only to map the rice–fallow area, but also to assess the suitability of growing short duration rabi crops.
LAND-COVER MAPS USING MULTIPLE CLASSIFIER SYSTEM FOR POST-DISASTER
LANDSCAPE MONITORING
Authors: Hirayama H. , Tomita M. , Sharma R. C. , Hara K.
Published: August 2019

Abstract. Recently, land cover maps created from high resolution satellite images have been used for landscape analysis, in order to understand the impact of natural disasters on biodiversity and ecosystems. Conventional land cover classification methods, however, suffer from problems with isolated pixels (salt and pepper effect). Filtering can remove the isolated pixels, but can also result in loss of accurate information. The purpose of this study is to create a land cover map for landscape analysis of large-scale disturbances caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, utilizing a Multiple Classifier System (MCS), which allows for reduction of isolated pixels while maintaining classification accuracy. RapidEye satellite images covering the Pacific Ocean side of the Tohoku district damaged by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami were obtained for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016, and land cover classification was implemented using individual classifiers and the MCS method. The results showed that the MCS land cover map was able to reduce the number of isolated pixels significantly (61-71%) compared with the individual classifiers, while maintaining very high accuracy (0.976-0.986) for all four years. These results indicate that MCS land cover maps have a great potential for analyzing disturbances following infrequent largescale natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunami, and for monitoring the process of recovery afterwards. We expect that the results of this research will be useful in managing the recovery process in the region disturbed by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011, and also for developing future Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction programs for the region.