bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Global Collaboration to Study Intimate Partner Violence-Related Head Trauma: The ENIGMA Consortium IPV Working Group
Authors: Esopenko Carrie , Meyer Jessica , Wilde Elisabeth A. , Marshall Amy D. , Tate David F , Lin Alexander P. , Koerte Inga K. , Werner Kimberly B. , Dennis Emily L. , Ware Ashley L. , de Souza Nicola L. , Menefee Deleene S. , Dams-O’Connor Kristen , Stein Dan J. , Bigler Erin D. , Shenton Martha E. , Chiou Kathy S. , Postmus Judy L. , Monahan Kathleen , Eagan-Johnson Brenda , van Donkelaar Paul , Merkley Tricia , Velez Carmen , Hodges Cooper , Lindsey Hannah Michelle , Johnson Paula , Irimia Andrei , Spruiell Matthew S , Bennett Esther R. , Bridwell Ashley , Zieman Glynnis , Hillary Frank
Published: October 2019

Intimate partner violence includes psychological aggression, physical violence, sexual violence, and stalking from a current or former intimate partner. Past research suggests that exposure to intimate partner violence can impact cognitive and psychological functioning, as well as neurological outcomes. These seem to be compounded in those who suffer a brain injury as a result of trauma to the head, neck or body due to physical and/or sexual violence. However, our understanding of the neurobehavioral and neurobiological effects of head trauma in this population is limited due to factors including difficulty in accessing/recruiting participants, heterogeneity of samples, and premorbid and comorbid factors that impact outcomes. Thus, the goal of the Enhancing Neuroimaging and Genetics through Meta-Analysis (ENIGMA) Consortium Intimate Partner Violence Working Group is to develop a global collaboration that includes researchers, clinicians, and other key community stakeholders. Participation in the working group can include collecting harmonized data, providing data for meta- and mega-analysis across sites, or stakeholder insight on key clinical research questions, promoting safety, participant recruitment and referral to support services. Further, to facilitate the mega-analysis of data across sites within the working group, we provide suggestions for behavioral surveys, cognitive tests, neuroimaging parameters, and genetics that could be used by investigators in the early stages of study design. We anticipate that the harmonization of measures across sites within the working group prior to data collection could increase the statistical power in characterizing how intimate partner violence-related head trauma impacts long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological health.
Perceived morality of direct versus indirect harm: Replications of the preference for indirect harm effect
Authors: Ziano Ignazio , Wang Yu Jie , Sany Sydney Susanto , Ho Ngai Long , Lau Yuk Kwan , Bhattal Iban Kaur , Keung Pui Sin , Nora  , Tong Zhang , Cheng Boley , Chan Hill Yan Cedar , Feldman Gilad
Published: October 2019

Royzman and Baron (2002) demonstrated that people prefer indirect harm to direct harm: they judge actions that produce harm as a by-product to be more moral than actions that produce harm directly. In two preregistered studies, we successfully replicated Study 2 of Royzman and Baron (2002) with a Hong Kong student sample (N = 46) and an online American Mechanical Turk sample (N = 314). We found consistent evidential support for the preference for indirect harm phenomenon (d = 0.46 [0.26, 0.65] to 0.47 [0.18, 0.75]), weaker than effects reported in the original findings of the target article (d = 0.70 [0.40, 0.99]). We also successfully replicated findings regarding reasons underlying a preference for indirect harm (directness, intent, omission, probability of harm, and appearance of harm). All materials, data, and code are available on: https://osf.io/ewq8g/
Reply to Schimmack: Critique of Cesario et al. (2019)
Authors: Cesario Joseph
Published: October 2019

Recently Cesario, Johnson, & Terrill (2019) published a report showing that, when benchmarking on various violent crime rates, there was no evidence of anti-Black disparity in police use of deadly force, at the nationwide level for 2015-2016. In response, Schimmack (2019) criticized several aspects of the methods used by Cesario et al., claiming "Their calculations are purely hypothetical and their conclusions suggest only that their assumptions are wrong." In this reply, Cesario addresses the major and minor points raised by Schimmack, arguing that Schimmack's criticisms misunderstand the original argument and fail to appreciate the nature of fatal police shootings.
The Challenge of Generating Causal Hypotheses Using Network Models
Authors: Ryan Oisín , Bringmann Laura Francina , Schuurman Noémi Katalin
Published: October 2019

Statistical network models based on Pairwise Markov Random Fields (PMRFs) are popular tools for analyzing multivariate psychological data, in large part due to their perceived role in generating insights into causal relationships: a practice known as causal discovery in the causal modelling literature. However, since network models are not presented as causal discovery tools, the role they play in generating causal insights is poorly understood among empirical researchers. In this paper we provide a treatment of how PMRFs such as the Gaussian Graphical Model (GGM) work as causal discovery tools, using Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) and Structural Equation Models (SEMs) as causal models. We describe the key assumptions needed for causal discovery and show the equivalence class of causal models that networks identify from data. We clarify four common misconceptions found in the empirical literature relating to: networks as causal skeletons; chains of relationships; collider bias; and cyclic causal models.
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Authors: Azalea Fariha
Published: October 2019

This study aims to explore the readiness of teachers in implementing STEM learning. This was motivated by the fact that schools need to provide teachers who are able to develop learning based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The research method used was descriptive qualitative research involving each of the 16 teachers in the Lesson Study (LS) and STEM training program. This study shows that there are similarities and differences between each group with the factors that influence it. In the aspect of relevance, it was found that the two groups belonged to the very prepared category. The self-efficacy aspect of the STEM training program is better than LS. Whereas in the aspect of anxiety LS is more prepared than the STEM Training group. This is influenced by the fact that the two groups are actively involved in influencing their views on STEM teaching, the STEM training program gets more collaborative learning training and knows the many obstacles in the process of implementing learning. Based on these findings, the government should be supported in improving the teacher’s ability by using STEM learning.
Enhancement
Authors: Azalea Fariha
Published: October 2019

The scenario of 21st century relies heavily on the computer and digital system. Many scholars argued that it is important to implement and evolve the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in school system which will give direct advantages for students, teachers and educational institutions. Therefore, this study is aimed to examine the enhancement of student’s STEM literacy on knowledge aspect after implementing STEM based module in learning earth’s structure and its dynamics topic. The method of this study is weak experiment pretest posttest one group only. The subject of this research is one class of 7th grade students that consist of 39 students in one junior high school in Bandung, Indonesia. Developed STEM based module on earth’s structure and its dynamics topic is delivered to students in their learning activity. Moreover, to measure students’ knowledge enhancement of STEM literacy, a pre-test and a post-test were given to students which consist of 20 multiple choice questions. Specifically, there are 11 questions of science literacy, four questions of technology-engineering literacy and five questions of mathematics literacy. Student’s pre-test and post-test result is analysed by calculating normalized gain and its effect size. The results of this research showed that students’ science literacy enhanced satisfactory (n-gain = 0,35) with 1,10 of effect size (strong effect), technology-engineering literacy shows the highest enhancement of (n-gain = 0,56) means that it also enhanced satisfactory with effect size score is 1,24 (strong effect), and mathematics literacy is the lowest enhancement of (n-gain = 0,32) and is categorized as satisfactory enhancement with effect size of 1,13 (strong effect). To sum up, student’s STEM literacy enhanced satisfactory with strong effect size after the implementation of STEM based module in their learning activity.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Servicescape dan Harga Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen
Authors: Islami Vina
Published: October 2019

Globalization now has a big impact on people's lives, especially seen from their lifestyle. The mindset of a developing and changing society does not escape the influence of technological progress. Facing competition, companies must be able to place their products in the midst of intense business competition. Consumers today are smarter and selective in choosing the goods and services used. This study aims to examine the effect of service quality, servicescape, and prices on consumer satisfaction at consumers of Jasmine Beauty Clinic Bogor.This study used a survey research design on respondents by distributing questionnaires to consumers of Jasmine Beauty Clinic Bogor. The population of this study was the Bogor community who took care at Jasmine Beauty Clinic Bogor. The sample in this study amounted to 120 respondents using a purposive sampling technique with the criteria of respondents having done treatment at Jasmine Beauty Clinic Bogor and aged over 17 years. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire with a Likert scale, each of which has been tested and has met the validity and reliability requirements. Data analysis using multiple linear regression and hypothesis testing using the partial significance test (t test).The results of multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 16 show that service quality, servicescape, and prices partially have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. Keywords: service quality, servicescape, price and customer satisfaction.
Analisis Kepuasan Pelanggan Pada Cafe Kota Cinema Mall, Bekasi
Authors: Yuliantari Kartika , Widayati Kus Daru
Published: October 2019

Abstract  - Banyak cara yang  pengusaha lakukan agar usahanya tidak kalah bersaing dengan peluang usaha lainnya, sehingga masih bisa bertahan bahkan berkembang ditengah persaingan pasar yang semakin ramai Cafe di Kota Cinema Mall, Bekasi merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang jasa, Pelayanan kepada pelanggan merupakan hal yang penting dan harus diutamakan karena pelanggan menginginkan pelayanan yang dapat memuaskannya. permasalahan yang akan dibahas dan diteliti adalah analisis tingkat kepuasan pelanggan di Café dalam  memilih produk pada saat menonton film di Kota Cinema Mall, Bekasi. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Kualitatif dengan melakukan metode observasi, metode wawancara dan metode studi pustaka. Metode analisisnya berupa analisis kualitatif deskriptif. Analisis kepuasan pelanggan berdasarkan bauran pemasaran yang diteliti penulis berdasarkan produk, harga, saluran distribusi, promosi, bukti fisik, proses dan orang yaitu pelanggan menyatakan puas terhadap kebab yang sisajikan di Cafe di Kota Cinema Mall, Bekasi.
Post-Edit Generation terhadap Analisa Wisata dan Kuliner
Authors: Pratama Herdian , Aryanti Riska , Hidayat Rahmat
Published: October 2019

Purwakarta merupakan salah satu daerah di Jawa Barat yang masyarakatnya tumbuh dan berkembang dari sejarah dan tradisi yang kental. Purwakarta memiliki banyak objek wisata yang dikelola oleh pemerintah maupun pihak swasta, selain objek wisata purwakarta juga dikenal dengan kulinernya yang sangat khas dengan cita rasa yang  tradisional, tidak sedikit wisatawan purwakarta yang merasa bingung dalam memutuskan untuk mengunjungi tempat wisata yang cocok dikarenakan kurangnya informasi mengenai objek wisata maupun kuliner tersebut. Untuk itu dibutuhkan suatu sistem yang dapat membantu wisatawan untuk mendapatkan ringkasan informasi mengenai wisata dan kuliner terdekat serta memberikan rekomendasi sehingga peningkatan efisiensi dan efektifitas dalam pendistribusian informasi untuk calon wisatawan yang ingin berkunjung dan laporan hasil akhirnya terperinci mengenai kumpulan objek wisata dan kuliner yang ada di purwakarta sehingga memudahkan pengguna, yang mana inputanya berdasarkan deskripsi (Nama Tempat, Alamat, Fasilitas, Wahana) serta ulasan pengguna lainnya. Untuk itu penelitian ini menyajikan studi kasus Post-Edit Generation terhadap wisata dan kuliner di Purwakarta-Jawa Barat
DESKRIPSI KEMAMPUAN LITERASI MATEMATIS SISWA MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH NEGERI DI KOTA KENDARI
Authors: Patih Tandri -
Published: October 2019

Mathematical literacy is the ability to understand and use mathematics in various contexts to solve problems and be able to explain to others how to use mathematics. This study aims to describe the mathematical literacy skills of MTsN students in Kendari City. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, i.e. by tabulating data and graphical methods. The results of the analysis show that overall, the percentage of mathematical literacy abilities of MTsN students in Kendari City is still dominated by groups of low-ability students. Based on the content, students' mathematical literacy ability is still low on content 2. However, based on their categorization, students with a lower category of Mathematical Literacy Abilities are found in content 4. When viewed based on the level, students get the lowest scores on level 6 questions. However, based on the categorization, students with a lower Mathematical Literacy Ability category are found in level 2 and level 4 questions. The school that was used as the object of the study was obtained that both based on the content and level, the mathematical literacy skills of grade IX MTsN 1 Kendari students were better than the IX grade students of MTsN 2 Kendari.
Relación epigenética entre la desnutrición materna y la diabetes mellitus tipo 2
Authors: Rodríguez Nájera Geovanna Fabiola , Camacho Barquero Fabián Alberto , Umaña Bermúdez Carlos Andrés
Published: October 2019

En la actualidad la diabetes mellitus representa un gran problema de salud pública. Su gran prevalencia e incidencia la han puesto como una de las enfermedades crónicas más comunes de los últimos años solo por debajo de la hipertensión arterial, el cáncer y la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. Al encontrar evidencia epigenética de la relación entre la desnutrición materna y el desarrollo de la diabetes mellitus tipo dos se logra no solo disminuir la tasa de incidencia de la enfermedad previniendo la desnutrición materna, sino también avanzar en estudios de tratamiento hacia la diana del problema en cuanto a epigenética se discute.
The Possibilities of Shame in Dermot Bolger's Tanglewood
Authors:   Eóin Flannery
Published: October 2019

Dermot Bolger’s 2015 novel Tanglewood is one of a raft of literary responses to the demise of Ireland’s recent economic ‘miracle’, the so-called ‘Celtic Tiger’. Bolger’s narrative is deeply critical of the corrupted morality that characterised facets of the property ‘boom’, a corner of the Irish economy that underlay such a significant part of the economic buoyancy of the country. Consequently, Bolger mobilises shame as one part of his critical armoury, and in so doing he resurrects a familiar affect in the Irish context. However, Bolger’s use of shame, and his suggestion that those who benefited most lavishly during Ireland’s Celtic Tiger period should be shamed, and feel ashamed, are deeply conservative and self-defeating ways of confronting the aftermath of the economic recession in Ireland. As we note, Bolger’s version of shame causes little more than personal isolation and familial fracture, and lacks any potential to partake of what we shall term ‘a revolutionary politics of shame’.
Antioxidant capacity and anti-inflammatory potential of two extracts of Ficus carica leaves dried in the shade and in the oven
Authors: Boukhalfa Farid , Kadri Nabil , Franck Thierry , Mouithys-Mickalad Ange , Serteyn Didier , Madani Khodir
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND:

The therapeutic benefits of plants depend on several factors such as the drying method used. So, to deepen and better explore the traditional use of plants, a comparative study between dry methods will be necessary.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this work, which was to study the composition of bioactive compounds and biological activities of Ficus carica leaves dried in oven and traditionally dried in the shade.

METHODS:

The bioactive compounds (total phenolics, flavonoids and tannins) were measured by colorimetric methods. The antioxidant activity was evaluated on the chemical model based on DPPH• and ABTS•+ technique as well as on cells and enzyme involved in inflammation: neutrophils and myeloperoxidase (MPO), respectively.

RESULTS:

The extract of the leaves dried in the shade has significantly high amounts of total phenolics, total flavonoids and tannins, respectively. In the same trend, the extract of the leaves dried in the shade showed a significantly higher effect to scavenge DPPH• and ABTS•+ radicals. Furthermore, the extract of the leaves dried in the oven decreased significantly the activity of MPO and the extracellular production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by neutrophils.

CONCLUSION:

This study showed that shade drying method better preserves the bioactive compounds, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Ficus carica leaves.
Optimal cutoff values of fat mass index, body fat percentage and visceral fat area for identifying metabolic syndrome in the Kurdish population: Results from an Iranian RaNCD cohort study
Authors: Pasdar Yahya , Hamzeh Behrooz , Najafi Farid , Darbandi Mitra
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND:

Obesity and high body fat are related to metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk factors in all ethnic groups.

OBJECTIVE:

The present study aimed to determine optimal cutoff points for the Fat Mass Index (FMI), Body Fat Percentage (BF%), and Visceral Fat Area (VFA) in the prediction of MetS.

METHODS:

This cross-sectional study was performed on 10063 individuals aged from 35–65 years, recruited in Ravansar Non-Communicable Diseases (RaNCD) cohort. The anthropometric indices were measured using an appropriate validated methods and body composition was measured using Bio-Impedance Analyzer (Inbody 770, Inbody Co, Seoul, Korea). The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to compare the predictive validity and determine optimal cutoff values.

RESULTS:

The optimal cutoff points for FMI, BF% and VFA were 7.2 kg/m2, 26.7 and 91.6 cm2 respectively in men for the prediction of MetS, but they were 11.3 kg/m2, 39.8 and 139.1cm2 respectively in women. Cutoff points were lower in rural populations than urban populations. In men and women with FMIs of higher than the optimal cutoff point, the risk of MetS was respectively 4.01 and 1.85 times higher than those with FMIs of lower than the cutoff point. In men and women with BF% of higher than the optimal cutoff point, the risk was respectively 3.62 and 1.70 times higher than those with BF% of lower than the cutoff point.

CONCLUSION:

The present study revealed that the FMI, BF%, and VFA indices were appropriate predictors of risk of MetS. The diagnostic power of the indicators was better in men and villagers.
Controle, produção de subjetividade e ensino de filosofia
Authors: La Salvia Andre Luis
Published: October 2019

Este artigo procurar desenvolver um caminho de análise através de dois conceitos: sociedade de controle e produção de subjetividade. Desse modo, o propósito é pensar nossa atual situação cultural a partir da dicotomia proposta por Felix Guattari entre processo de singularização e produção de subjetividade associada à descrição que Gilles Deleuze faz das sociedades de controle, aplicados aos avanços tecnológicos no campo do entretenimento e da cultura. É a partir dessa análise que elaboramos a pergunta sobre como podemos pensar um ensino de filosofia que nos ajude a lidar com o impacto dessa sociedade que vivemos.
PENGARUH TINGKAT RELIGIUSITAS, PENGETAHUAN, KUALITAS PRODUK DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP PREFERENSI MENABUNG MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG PADA BANK SYARIAH
Authors: Hasanah Fadhilatul
Published: October 2019

Islamic Bank is a financial institution that functions as a fund collector and distributed it to the community, so that the activity of raising funds (saving) was the most important thing for banks and customers. Students who were a potential segmentation for saving activities (raising funds) had a variety of savings preferences. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of students partially and simultaneously on the level of religiosity, knowledge, product quality and service quality to saving preferences of University Muhammadiyah Palembang's students in Islamic Banks. The method of  this study was quantitative descriptive with multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The study population was University Muhammadiyah Palembang's students with 99 respondents. The results of this study showed partially the value of t count>t table (9.602>1.985) and the value of sig t <0.05 (0.000<0.05) so that the level of religiosity influenced the saving preferences of University Muhammadiyah Palembang's students in Islamic banks that were the form of religious obedience because students used Islamic banks were related to the issue of faith and confidence in the prohibition of usury for Muslims but partially there is no influence of knowledge, product quality and service quality to saving the preferences of University Muhammadiyah Palembang's  students in Islamic Banks, while simultaneously showed the value of Fcount>Ftable (24,471>2,470) and sig F value <0.05 (0,000<0,05) so that the level of religiosity, knowledge, product quality and service quality to saving the preferences of University Muhammadiyah Palembang's students in Islamic Banks.
PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI, GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, DAN JABATAN FUNGSIONAL AUDITOR TERHADAP KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DAN DAMPAKNYATERHADAP KINERJA AUDITOR INTERNAL (Studi pada BPKP dan Inspektorat Sumatera Selatan)
Authors: Handayani Mella
Published: October 2019

This study examines the influence of organizational commitment, organizational culture, leadership style, functional position on performance of auditors.. This research uses convenience sampling technique to select the respondent . Data were collected through a survey on 98 government auditors who work at Inspectorate of South Sumatra Province and BPKP representative of South Sumatra. Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) was applied to analyzed the data. The result of this research indicate positive influence of  organizational culture, leadership style, functional position on performance of auditors. Futhermore, it was found that there were no significant influence on organizational culture, leadership style, functional position on performance of auditors with organizational commitment as antecedent
PENGARUH STRUKTUR MODAL, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, PROFITABILITAS DAN KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Zuraida Ida
Published: October 2019

The  purposes of the study was to determine the effect of capital structure , firm size, profitability and dividen policy on the company value. This serearch was in automotive companies listed on the indonesia stock exchange in 2012-2016. The data used secondary data with annual financial statement. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods used SPSS as measuring tool. Data analysis techniques used simultaneous tests and partial tests on the annual financial statements of  automotive companies  listed on the Indonesia stock exchange. The result of the study partially addressed the capital structure variables and firm size had a significant positive effect on the value of the company and profitability variables and dividend policy did not effect the value of the company while simultaneous testing of capital structure variable ,firm size , profitability and dividend policy had a significant effect on company value.
ANALISIS KAPASITAS DAN KEKUATAN KONSTRUKSI BLADDER TANK PADA SIRKULASI AIR PANAS SISTEM ORC SOLAR KOLEKTOR R-134a
Authors: Novianto Irsan , Gaos Yogi Sirodz , Alkindi Hablinur
Published: October 2019

This study focused on component in the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), Bladder Tank. The calculation
method is based on the calculation stage of plate thickness to withstand the pressure caused by the
circulation of the ORC system. The material used is SA 106 with 12mm thickness, Shell length 600mm,
270mm inner diameter and 95mm Head length. From the calculation results obtained maximum
pressure on Shell = 253,8385 psi (17,7 bar g) and pressure at Head equal to = 249,6983 psi (17,2 bar
g). Bladder Tank Capacity of 38055622,5 mm³ (38,0556 Liter). From result of Pressure Drop simulation
got Head loss equal to = 0,00000066 m.
STRESS ANALYSIS PADA HORIZONTAL AXIS WIND TURBINE BLADE BERBAHAN KAYU
Authors: Waluyo Roy
Published: October 2019

The blade turbine is a component that experiences a very high stress on a wind turbine. Materials
often used are aluminum composite, polymer and even steel. Aluminum has a high fatigue. Plastic
is very suitable But it requires mold while steel has a great weight. Wood is an alternative material
for a blade turbine. Because it is lightweight, strong, easily shaped, and has high fatique resistance
and is easy to obtain. In this research, a stress analysis on a blade with balsa wood material with
fixed force 5 Newton is applied. The result of analysis by using Autodesk Inventor student version,
shows that the minimum Stress that occurs is: 12.1265 N / m ^ 2 and the maximum stress is:
955595 N / m ^ 2. The maximum stress occurs at the point / node 390 or the area near the
assembly hub or fixed geometry marked in red.
KARAKTERISASI TEKANAN AIR PANAS PADA ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE BERBASIS SOLAR KOLEKTOR PIPA SIRIP JENIS LONGITUDINAL
Authors: Yanto Dwi , Gaos Yogi Sirodz , Alkindi Hablinur
Published: October 2019

Sistem Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Kolektor Surya menggunakan air sebagai fluida dan sistem sirkulasi air panas. Pipa sirip jenis longitudinal digunakan karena jenis pipa yang sangat baik untuk aplikasi perpindahan panas. Tekanan dalam laju aliran sirkulasi air panas berpengaruh terhadap sistem ORC agar berjalan secara optimal. Oleh karena itu, dalam penelitian ini dilakukan perhitungan jumlah tekanan pada sistem sirkulasi air panas untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat head loss (mayor dan minor) yang terjadi dan faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya head loss pada sistem sirkulasi air panas. Dari hasil pengujian dan perhitungan dalam menganalisis tekanan pada sistem sirkulasi air panas, diperoleh data head loss mayor sebesar 3,093769m, head loss minor sebesar 2,762065 m, dan head loss pada evaporator sebesar 0,00002 m, dengan total head loss sebesar 5,855853m. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan, penggunaan pipa sirip longitudinal pada sistem perpipaan sirkulasi air panas tidak bekerja secara optimal karena head loss yang terjadi pada pengujian ini lebih besar dari pada head loss perhitungan teoritis yakni 17m berbanding dengan 5,855853m, terdapat selisih yang cukup besar yakni sebesar 11,144147m. Faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya head loss pada sistem sirkulasi air panas yaitu banyaknya sambungan las pada pipa, kekasaran ekivalen pada material pipa, dan jenis material serta diameter pipa yang beragam sehingga tekanan air yang terjadi pada saat sirkulasi berubah-ubah.
Do Your Neighbors Matter to You? : Focused on Chinese Jiu Ling Hou (Post-’90s) Generation Online Shoppers
Authors: Weng Hao , Hu Yiqi , Li Zhen , Sun Yichu , Chung Han Min
Published: October 2019

The post-’90s generation is made up of those born between 1990 and 1999 in China; it is also the generation that is driving e-commerce in China. To attract these post-’90s consumers, online retailers have adopted recommender systems based on previous purchases and personal preferences. However, current Chinese online retailers do not typically consider the purchasing histories of their neighbors, although those neighbors have been proven to influence consumer behavior intention in several fields of study. Thus, this study investigates neighbors’ influences on Chinese consumer behavior in online shopping. In particular, this study examines the relationship between neighbors’ purchase histories and consumers’ purchase decisions among Chinese post-’90s consumers. Furthermore, this research seeks to determine whether neighbors’ purchasing history has an influence on consumer perceptions (e.g., perceived enjoyment, perceived risk) and whether perceived enjoyment and perceived risk have influences on purchasing intention.
Consideration of Quality Attribute Tradeoffs of the Blockchain Pattern in the Software Development Process
Authors: Medellin John M. , Thornton Mitchell A.
Published: October 2019

The Blockchain (BC) design pattern has many variations and is a concept that is anticipated to lead many implementations in the years to come. The number of choices for a BC implementation continues to increase since new design and implementation patterns and applications are emerging. This increasing number of design patterns enables correspondingly increasing tradeoff opportunities at every evolutionary round of architecture elaboration. Key components of a BC include network nodes, blocks, and consensus methodologies. These components all possess critical characteristics that can be designed and implemented in a variety of different ways. A central thesis here is that the choice of the design methodologies has direct and varying impact with regard to resulting quality attributes such as performance, security, and availability. We describe the use of a tradeoff matrix during the initial design phase of a development cycle that identifies the quality attributes to be evaluated when designing software systems comprising a BC. We hypothesize that consideration of the quality attributes at this initial design stage via the use of the proposed tradeoff matrix enables designers to meet requirements more efficiently and accurately. This hypothesis is tested and the use of the tradeoff matrix is demonstrated by creating a consensus algorithm whose performance is evaluated through a simulation that compares the behaviour in a “bare-metal” versus a Cloud-based environment. This simulation approach drives the usage of one of the quality tradeoff parameters in achieving a more optimal solution.
A Method of Body Parts Force Displacements Calculation of Metal-Cutting Machine Tools Using CAD and CAE Technologies
Authors: Chetverzhuk Taras , Zabolotnyi Oleg , Sychuk Viktor , Polinkevych Roman , Tkachuk Anatolii
Published: October 2019

This paper describes a developed new method of body parts force displacements calculation of metal-cutting machine tools using combination of CAD and CAE technologies. It was carried out the analysis of analytical methods and the method of finite elements of body parts force displacements calculation of metal-cutting machine tools. On the basis of it the requirements to the method of calculation of compound errors of processing and deviations of the form of the processed surfaces due to deformations of the body parts of metal-cutting machines are established. The method of designing metal-cutting machines is grounded, which is based on mathematical modeling of different processes. It gives an opportunity to evaluate the accuracy of the machine and the impact on it of the individual assembly already in the initial stages of designing. The calculation methodology was implemented using ANSYS finite element analysis. This technique was used in the calculations on the example of high-precision lathes.
Do domestic immigrants live longer? An approach for estimating the life expectancy of small populations
Authors: Wang Hsin-Chung , Yue Jack C. , Wang Tzu-Yu
Published: October 2019

Ageing is a major demographic issue for the world of the 21st century and is caused by substantial declines in fertility and mortality rates. Without international migration, most developed countries would not be able to balance the resulting losses of population and work force. The proportion of elderly (aged 65 and over) in Taiwan reached the threshold of 7%, indicating an ageing society, in 1993, and has been increasing dramatically since then. The county-level populations in Taiwan are also ageing rapidly, but the local changes vary widely because domestic migration rates of each county are different. Urbanization is becoming more obvious, with people tending to move to large cities and counties with better social welfare programs. As a result, domestic migration plays an important role in population ageing at the county level, and the people in counties with larger numbers of domestic immigrants are expected to have a longer life expectancy. However, the life expectancies of people in these counties do not bear out this trend. In the present study, based on domestic migration records from the Department of the Interior of Taiwan, we applied graduation methods and small-area estimation skills to construct county-level life tables, and evaluate whether domestic immigrants have lower mortality rates than those who do not migrate. We found that the domestic immigrants of Kinmen County have significantly lower mortality rates, but those of Hsinchu County do not.
Reconsidering the Importance of Social Capital for the Subjective Well-Being of Migrants in the Digital Era
Authors: Popa Diana Mariana
Published: October 2019

Social capital is an often-used indicator when measuring and explaining the happiness or life satisfaction levels of migrants and it is frequently measured with the item “How often do you socially meet with friends, relatives or colleagues?”. Migration studies should reconsider the weight that social capital (measured according to the frequency of socially meeting relevant others) has in the subjective well-being of migrants seen that the paradigm of the uprooted migrant has been replaced by the paradigm of the connected migrant. The purpose of this article is to show that in the digital era, the subjective well-being of the connected migrant is not influenced by physically meeting friends, relatives and colleagues as much as it was for the uprooted migrant. As supporting case study, results about the impact of social capital on the life satisfaction of East European migrants are presented.
Disintegration of the European Asylum Systems: A Featuring Attempt
Authors: Syed Zwick Hélène
Published: October 2019

This study assesses the integration path of national asylum systems within the European Union between 2008 and 2017. We apply factor and cluster analyses using ten European harmonised indicators on asylum, managed migration and immigration legislation enforcement. Our results are threefold: first, the disintegration of the European asylum systems started in 2012, three years before the mediatisation of the so-called refugee crisis. Second, this disintegration is rooted in Germany’s open-door refugee policy on one side, and excessive repressive policies on the borders in Italy, France, Spain and Poland. Third, the number of applications and the number of third-country nationals found to be illegally present or ordered to leave do not appear as roots of disintegration.
Women in Here, Women in There: Changing Roles and Lives of Women Migrants from Turkey in Italy
Authors: İnce Beqo Gül
Published: October 2019

Drawing on interviews with families from Turkey living in Northern Italy and a series of observations, this article focuses on the construction of gender roles through migration experiences and men and women’s agency in migration decision-making. Acknowledging the theoretical dichotomy between women being victims or conscious agents in the migratory process, I argue that (1) extended family ties of the country of origin are crucial for comprehending the transformation of gender roles in the migration context and that (2) living away from extended family ties gives women the opportunity to transform the roles attributed to them. Their migration experience seems to give them more possibilities for their needs to be taken into consideration by their husbands in household decision–making. For men, this change is almost never pleasant; in fact, the connotation given to the word 'transformation' is determined by the cultural code that favours the strong gender segmentation. Women like to change while men don't. Such a transformation in family life could also explain the lack of willingness of migrant women to return definitively to Turkey despite all the difficulties faced in Italy.
Labour Market Disadvantages Faced by Migrant Workers from Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia in Britain
Authors: Privara Andrej , Rievajová Eva , Yüceşahin Mustafa Murat
Published: October 2019

Britain saw, between 2004 and 2014, a large number of movers arriving from the new member states of the European Union in Eastern Europe. Polish movers, being the largest national group, received much attention from academia, media and the wider public. Nevertheless, the movers from smaller nations, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia, the A3 countries, have been overlooked. This article explores the labour market outcomes in relation to qualifications for migrant workers from these three countries in Britain. Our analysis is based on the 2012 Annual Population Survey data. Findings show that there were significant differences indicating possible disadvantages and discrimination faced by these migrant workers. Over-qualification was relatively high among the movers from the three selected countries.
Breaking Free from Tradition: Women, National Service and Migration in Eritrea
Authors: Belloni Milena
Published: October 2019

Drawing from ethnographic research with five young women living in Asmara (Eritrea), this article investigates the intersection between migration aspirations and the desire for gender –and sexual – emancipation. While an increasing amount of studies focuses on the effect of migration on gender roles and sexuality, this article aims to understand the gendered nature of migration aspirations at their outset. After a brief review of the role of women in Eritrean history, I illustrate how limited social and political freedom across the country specifically impacts on young women’s education and life trajectories in Eritrea today. Then, through the stories of my research participants, I show that migration is a space not only to imagine alternative futures but also to conceive different forms of womanhood.
The Vanishing Viper: themes from a meeting to consider better
conservation of Vipera berus
Authors: Julian Angela
Published: October 2019

‘Vanishing Viper 2019’ was organised in the wake of continuing evidence for declines in British populations of the northern viper or adder (Vipera berus). The meeting included British participants as well as those from other European countries, whose insights suggest that the drivers of adder declines in mainland Europe are similar to those in Britain. Consequently, we stand to benefit from their knowledge and experience. It was concluded that if adder declines continue at the present pace then Britain may be left with a few large, flourishing populations, but that many of the smaller populations will be lost as appears to have happened in Belgium, France, Germany and The Netherlands. The meeting considered a range of conservation actions including improvements to habitat management, the creation of adder ‘ARKs’, population restoration by genetic or demographic
enhancements, community level promotion and outreach, and opportunities for new policy-driven environmental schemes. It is recommended to create a national Adder Working Group to help crystallise and prioritise the main issues and a larger, more informal Adder Network to link and co-ordinate adder researchers and land managers to ensure a free flow of ideas, information and advice. Our chances of success in these ventures will be all the greater if we continue to share experience with our European neighbours.
Are the habitat niches of female green pit vipers Cryptelytrops
macrops and Viridovipera vogeli partitioned by vertical stratification?
Authors: Barnes Curt
Published: October 2019

We used telemetry to track the movements of the females of two sympatric green pit viper species, Cryptelytrops macrops and Viridovipera vogeli, in north-eastern Thailand. This has generated information on their home ranges, lengths of displacements, and vertical niche partitioning. Five female vipers were tracked simultaneously within the same general habitat
for 78 days in the cold, dry season for a mean of 113.6 ± 5.38 (range: 101 - 129) fixes. The data show that V. vogeli had larger home ranges and greater displacements than C. macrops (0.49 ± 0.02 and 0.26 ± 0.07 ha, 38.01 ± 9.72 and 25.12 ± 2.40 m; respectively). Interestingly, V. vogeli selected arboreal sites significantly more frequently (mean 53.0 ± 14.4 % of observations, range 38.6 - 67.5) than sympatric C. macrops (mean 23.4 ± 13.2 %, range 5.3 - 49.2). We cautiously suggest that vertical stratification of these two
sympatric vipers may be one factor facilitating the co-existence of otherwise morphologically similar species.
Opportunistic feeding by house-dwelling geckos: does this make them more successful invaders?
Authors: Weterings Robbie
Published: October 2019

Various species of ‘house’ gecko are found in and around buildings, where they can be observed feeding opportunistically on the insects attracted to artificial lights. Most of the species are considered strict insectivores. Nevertheless, there have been several recently published observations of ‘house’ geckos feeding on non-insect food. In order to assess how common this behaviour is among geckos worldwide, we offered an online questionnaire to ecologists and herpetologists. Of the 74 observations received, most reported Hemidactylus frenatus, H. platyurus and Gehyra mutilata feeding on rice, bread, fruits, vegetables, dog food or chocolate cream, taken from tables, plates, and garbage bins. This opportunistic feeding behaviour is much more common than previously thought and is perpetrated by species considered to be highly invasive, possibly contributing to their success as invaders.
Comparative Study among Composite Breads Incorporated with Full Fatted and Defatted Rice Bran
Authors: Begum R , Ahmed S , Hakim ML , Sen J
Published: October 2019

Rice bran, a milling byproduct of rice is rich in nutrients especially high in fiber and protein in comparison with white wheat flour-which is predominantly used for bread production. Inclusion of rice bran with wheat flour was expected to induce nutritional value of bread positively. Two form of rice bran sample both full fatted and defatted were incorporated with wheat flour in a proportion of 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% respectively to develop composite bread. Physical, chemical, and sensory evaluation was carried out to determine the quality of different composite breads. Bread weight didn’t differ statistically though there was a marginal declination of volume for bread with the increase of the percentage of rice bran. The percentage of protein and fiber was increased rationally as expected. A level of 10% rice bran added to bread was regarded to yield good sensory quality.

J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1-2): 43-52 2018
Environmental Impact Assessment of Automatic Brick Manufacturing Project at Lebukhali Dumki
Authors: Parvez A , Islam MT , Islam M , Haque MF , Ahmed MR
Published: October 2019

The study has been conducted at USA Agro and Auto Bricks Ltd. at Lebukhali, Dumki Upazila under Patuakhali district. The purpose of this study is to find out the potential environmental impact during the construction operation and maintenance phase of the project and suggest effective mitigation measures to reduce negative impacts. Data necessary for the study has been collected through both primary and secondary data sources by literature review, Household Questionnaire Survey, Focus Group Discussion, and Key Informant Interview of surrounding people. Environmental Impact is analyzed through the calculation of Environmental Impact Value and Leopold matrix. Environmental Impact Value (+2) shows that the impact of the brickfield is low positive. Leopold matrix shows the pre, during and post construction value as 2.28, 1.56 and 1.82 where pre-impact is moderate, during and post-impact is low. Our estimated result shows that the negative impact of the project is minimum.

J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1-2): 87-95 2018
Studies on the Culture Condition of Pangus (Pangasius hypophthalmus) at Different Farms in Trishal Upazila
Authors: Hossain MI , Shikha FH , Chakrabarty T
Published: October 2019

The present study was conducted to investigate existing culture conditions of pangus (Pangasius hypophthalmus) at farms in Trishal Upazila under Mymensingh district during January to June, 2016. Data were collected with questionnaire by personal interviewing of the respondents. The study result showed that- the farmers of large category are about 60% where 47% farmers have leased pond. Most of the farmer use deep tube-well water as source, 87% farmers practice monoculture of pangus and monitored the health of fish in a regular basis. Only 13% farmer reported diseases occurred in their pond. Most of the pangus farmers used homemade or local farm made supplementary feeds for pangus culture. The study showed that development of better farming system, improving water management, stocking of quality fingerlings, health monitoring and use of prime and standard quality feed has resulted better pangus production in Trishal area.

J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1-2): 97-107 2018
Textile Dyeing Effluents and Environment Concerns - A Review
Authors: Islam MR , Mostafa MG
Published: October 2019

Textile dyeing effluent is considered as one of the most environmentally unfriendly industrial processes. The study aimed to review the different types of textile dyes use in the industrial processes and their contribution to environmental pollution in South Asian countries. The article was prepared to compile all present data from different journals and website on textile dyeing effluents characterization in South Asia. A wide variety of synthetic dyes like azo dye, vat, reactive dye, disperse dye, etc. widely used in the textile sector. The result showed that some physicochemical parameters of the dyeing effluents (COD, TDS and BOD) exceeded their standard limits. The industrial effluents are affecting the main devastation to the aquaculture, agriculture, ecology, environment, and public health since the development of textile dyeing industries in these countries. Now a day, its proper supervision and curative measures like removal system have become the furthermost thoughtful tasks all over the world and the developing and transition economies countries in particular. It is imperative to take immediate steps to reduce the environmental pollution due to discharge the untreated textile dye effluents.

J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1-2): 131-144 2018