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Characterization of Fine-Pitch Interconnections (≤ 10 μm) on Silicon Interconnect Fabric for Heterogeneous Integration
Authors: Jangam SivaChandra , Bajwa Adeel , Thankappan Kannan K. , Iyer Subramanian S.
Published: December 2018

We propose a fine-pitch, highly scalable, heterogeneous integration platform called the Silicon-Interconnect Fabric (Si-IF) where dielets are assembled with fine-pitch interconnects (≤ 10 μm) at short inter-dielet spacings (≤ 100 μm) using direct metal-metal Thermal Compression Bonding process (TCB). As a result, short links on Si-IF (≤ 500 μm) are used for inter-dielet communication, reducing the latency to ≤ 35 ps. We experimentally demonstrated the measured insertion loss in these short Si-IF links (≤ 500 μm) is ≤ 2 dB for frequencies up to 30 GHz. Consequently, we show that assemblies on Si-IF have 10–40X lower parasitic inductance, and 7–35X lower parasitic capacitance compared to assemblies on interposers and PCBs. We propose the Simple Universal Parallel intERface for chips (SuperCHIPS) protocol for data transfer that efficiently utilizes the Si-IF to achieve data-rates of ≥ 10 Gbps/link at an energy/bit of ≤ 0.04 pJ/b. Further, the aggregate bandwidth/mm is ≥ 8 Tbps/mm. This corresponds to an improvement of 120–300X in bandwidth/mm and a reduction of 100–500X in energy/bit compared to conventional systems.
Investigation towards the optimum of power capability, ageing stability and costs effectiveness on thick film resistor pastes for AlN ceramics
Authors: Schmidt Richard , Marcinkowski Manja , Feller Claudia , Partsch Uwe
Published: December 2018

The focus of this work was the optimization of a 10 Ω/□ thick film resistor (TFR) paste composition to obtain increased power capability, aging stability and minimum use of ruthenium oxide for cost savings without changing the defined narrow sheet resistance (R□) and temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) specifications. In times of highly fluctuating precious metal costs, the use of a minimum of the precious metal ruthenium respectively ruthenium dioxide is one essential part for cost-effectiveness. The thick film paste formulation consists of the electrically conducting phase ruthenium dioxide, a lead-free glass phase and two inorganic additives for tuning thermo-mechanical and electrical properties of the formed films. A phthalate free organic vehicle with ethyl cellulose polymer was used to formulate a screen printable ceramic thick film paste.

For this paper, RuO2 powders with various specific surface area values (BET) were prepared by thermal annealing of a precipitated fine ruthenium dioxide powder. All other solid and liquid components of the paste were the same as used for IKTS 10 Ω/□ TFR paste FK9611 for AlN substrates. Furthermore, the content of ruthenium dioxide in the paste compositions was changed systematically around an assumed target content to achieve the desired sheet resistivity. Concurrent to the variation of the ruthenium dioxide content the inorganic additives had to be adapted too. The influence of the variations of raw material and paste composition on the film properties were investigated by screen printing 24 resistors of 2 mm × 1 mm dimension on an 1” × 1” AlN substrate, firing at 850 °C for 10 minutes in air atmosphere and subsequently measuring R□, TCR, the stability of resistance ΔR/R0 effected by artificial aging of the resistors (stored 100 up to 1000 hours @ 200°C) and the maximum rated power dissipation (MRPD) as well as short term overload voltage (STOL). The results are discussed in regard to find an optimum between all demands of the most important electrical film properties.
High Performance Etchable RoHS Compliant Thick Film Gold Conductor
Authors: Shahbazi Samson , Berube Gregg , Edwards Stephanie , Persons Ryan , Shahbazi Caitlin
Published: December 2018

The thick film paste manufacturers are expected to produce conductors which are lead and cadmium free, yet have excellent fired film properties and the same performance and properties as the cadmium and lead containing formulations. The fired film surface of these conductors must be defect free (i.e. imperfections, pills, agglomerates) after multiple firing steps and must perform on dielectric as well as substrates from different suppliers. Typically, the thick film gold conductors are used in high reliability applications such as medical devices, military applications, and high frequency circuits, which require robust performance at high and low temperatures, in chemically aggressive environments, or extremely humid conditions. As circuits decrease in size and become more complex, the thick film gold properties become increasingly critical. The challenge is to develop an alternative gold conductor formulation, which can print and resolve fine features (down to 4 mil lines and spaces) as well as have the ability to be etched for higher density circuit designs (down to 1–2 mil lines and spaces). Gold conductors are typically used in conjunction with other high temperature thick films so good performance after multiple firings was also a targeted requirement. Heraeus has been proactive for the past decade in the development of thick film products that are both RoHS (lead and cadmium free) as well as REACH compliant.

This paper discusses the experiments that were performed in order to understand the contribution of gold powder, organic and inorganic system to improve the fired film performance. These formulations were compared against existing gold conductors including the high performance gold conductor options as well as other available standard gold conductor options. Thin wire bonding trials including both gold and aluminum wire are used to compare influences of raw materials which includes high volume wire bonding reliability including failure modes and aged wire bond adhesion at elevated temperature exposures (300°C) for extended periods of time. In order to analyze fired film morphology and link this up to wire bond performance, SEM images of the conductor surface and cross sections were conducted.

These studies resulted in a newly developed thick film gold conductor paste for use in a wide variety of applications. We present wire-bonding data with gold and aluminum wire and reliability results on both 96% Al2O3 ceramic substrates as well as on top of standard dielectrics.
RF Test Article Experiment on the Impact of Non-Hexavalent Chromium-Based Conversion Coatings on Electrical Assemblies
Authors: Petko Joshua S. , Lovell Philip A. , Clifton Jeremy D. , Bersani Alexander J. , Schoch Karl F.
Published: December 2018

Conversion coatings are treatments applied to aluminum structures to inhibit corrosion while maintaining electrical conductivity. In aerospace applications, the most common type of conversion coatings (MIL-DTL-5541 Type I) contain hexavalent chromium compounds as the corrosion-inhibiting agent. These Type I conversion coatings have a long pedigree and are highly effective in preventing corrosion; however, the hexavalent chromium compounds in these coatings are carcinogenic and water-soluble. Therefore, the use of these compounds is highly regulated in order to protect both workers and the public, leading to high cost in both use and disposal. Regulations are also beginning to restrict outright use, where new designs for the DOD are prohibited from using Type I coatings by DFARS 48 CFR Parts 223 and 252 and all use has been prohibited by Europe by REACH regulations since September 2017. In response, more environmentally friendly non-hexavalent chromium-based processes, referred to as MIL-DTL-5541 Type II conversion coatings, have become available. However, the long term reliability and performance impacts resulting from the use of these coatings are not fully understood and there is an ongoing effort in the aerospace industry organized by NASA to fully define these impacts while hardware is still in the design stage.

While significant work has been performed to define the corrosion performance of various type-II conversion coatings, there has been minimal work performed to quantify the impact a type-II conversion coating would have on RF electrical assemblies. The standard methodologies defined by MIL-DTL-81706B have significant limitations and cannot fully capture the impact at microwave frequencies. For this reason, an investigation is underway at Northrop Grumman to quantify the impact these coatings may have on the quality, reliability, and performance of our electronic systems. At IMAPS 2017, Northrop Grumman introduced a RF test article designed to assess the longitudinal impact a Type II conversion coating would have on RF electrical assemblies where plated printed wiring boards (PWBs) and aluminum structures come in intimate contact. The test article features a specialized suspended stripline/microstrip stepped impedance filter designed to de-tune in the presence of galvanic corrosion. This talk follows the work presented in IMAPS 2017 by discussing an experiment where three different populations of test articles, each coated with a different type of conversion coating, are subjected to environmental testing. This talk also discusses how an initial measurement of these test articles before environmental exposure showed little difference between these populations. Finally, this talk reviews the initial results of this experiment, discussing environmental testing and the RF measurements captured during these tests.
Applicability of Selective Laser Reflow for Thin Die Stacking
Authors: Wentlent Luke A. , Wilcox James , Genanu Mohammed
Published: December 2018

A 3-D packaging approach such as die stacking is an attractive way to package greater functionality and performance into a smaller footprint, often at a reduced overall product cost. Achieving such 3-D integration can however place significant demands on the manufacturing process, often requiring substantial production expense to bond multiple die in a sequential manner. One alternative, potentially offering significant throughput, is the use of selective laser reflow to bond stacked die. This process produces a localized heating of the stacked die sufficient to produce soldered interconnects at the bonding interface but with very short exposure times that minimize the heating of other parts of the assembly and decrease the overall duration of the bonding process.

The use of a commercial infrared (IR) laser reflow instrument for the sequential attachment of thin die into a 3-D stack was considered. The bonding technology under study consists of an infrared laser coupled with a custom optics system that allows the laser beam to be shaped into a range of rectangular shapes and sizes. This allows for a single device or target area to be selectively heated and reflowed while other regions in the near vicinity are not. The target reflow area is exposed to a shaped laser beam for a combination of laser powers and exposure times according to the desired thermal profile. The top most materials absorb the IR energy of the incident laser and conduct that thermal energy down to the solder joints and into rest of the assembly. The rates of heat transfer realized depend significantly upon the sample geometry and material composition. Since this produces a highly accelerated reflow, typically 2–8 seconds, the entire process is highly transient in nature.

This paper reports on the investigation into the utility of a selective area laser reflow process to sequentially bond thin die into a multi-chip stack. Thin silicon die (~60μm thick) were bonded to a 150μm thick laminate substrate using a selected area laser reflow process. The die interconnects were formed through the soldering of SnAg capped copper pedestals under the local laser heat. First level die were placed onto copper pads on the laminate and then bonded using the laser process. Subsequent die (2nd level) were placed on and bonded to gold plated nickel pad sites on the top of the first level die. At each step of the process the quality of the solder interconnects was examined using optical and electron microscopy. A range of laser profiles were utilized with several different thermal parameters: peak temperatures ranging from 235–255°C, time above liquidus between 1–3 seconds, and a fixed cooling rate of 40°C/s. Control samples of stacked die were assembled using conventional manufacturing techniques to enable direct comparisons of the interconnects and die bonding characteristics.
Globalization effects on the reports of non-endemic parasitosis in Italy
Authors: Bracaglia Giorgia , Mancinelli Livia , Ranno Stefania , Del Chierico Federica , Tchidjou Hyppolite K. , Porzio Ottavia , Onetti Muda Andrea , Putignani Lorenza
Published: December 2018

Protozoa and helminths are responsible for several intestinal parasite infections (IPIs). Generally, helminth infections are very unsafe but scarcely reported in high-income countries, while protozoa and helminth co-infections are usually reported in children living in inadequate hygienic-sanitary conditions and in rural areas. However, the impact of growing globalization, intense travelling, international adoptions and high levels of immigrants and refugees has significantly incremented the incidence of orofecal parasitosis in non-endemic areas. Although most IPs clear without treatment when population, even children, emigrate from endemic to different geographical areas, some IPIs such as strongyloidiasis may persist for decades as subclinical infections or as low-grade disease with nonspecific clinical manifestations, unless to reappear under impairment conditions. Herein we report an unusual case of Giardia lamblia and Trichuris spp. chronic asymptomatic co-infection in a healthy adopted Romanian child, living in a Central Italy rural area, and a hidden case of Strongyloides stercoralis in an adopted Burundian child, resident in South Italy, long misdiagnosed as a recurrent undefined dermatitis. Our report suggests the need to review primary care practitioner guidelines and children’s hospital procedures for appropriate IPIs screening and follow-up, hence providing new screening and prevention strategies, in agreement with international guidelines.
Nacimiento y actualidad del patrimonio industrial en Francia
Authors: Cremnitzer Jean-Bernard
Published: December 2018

El objetivo de este artículo es exponer las condiciones y el proceso que permitieron el reconocimiento y la puesta en valor de la arquitectura industrial en Francia. Es a partir de las crisis económicas que atraviesa el país en los años 1970 y 1980 que se plantea la cuestión de la reutilización de los vastos enclaves industriales en situación de obsolescencia. La acción de catedráticos de universidad, arquitectos y asociaciones para la defensa del patrimonio será el motor de una puesta en discusión de la práctica de la tabula rasa. Si al principio las operaciones de reutilización del patrimonio industrial conciernen sólo edificios monumentales excepcionales, la reutilización de los enclaves viene progresivamente integrada en las políticas nacionales de recalificación de territorios en crisis y de desarrollo sostenible. Este patrimonio actualmente es reconocido, como las arquitecturas monumentales más antiguas, y constituye un motor del desarrollo de los circuitos turísticos en Francia.
Cultura escolar a partir da escrituração escolar e das fontes orais: uma análise acerca da Escola Garibaldi
Authors: Castro Renata Brião de , Weiduschadt Patrícia
Published: December 2018

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as fontes da escrituração escolar presentes no arquivo da Escola Garibaldi (Pelotas/RS) durante os anos de 1929 a 1950. Estuda-se um livro de notas de exames finais e dois livros de notas distribuídas por disciplinas. Para complementar, utilizam-se narrativas de ex-alunos da Escola Garibaldi. Como principais pontos, ressaltam-se os índices de aprovação e reprovação durante o recorte de tempo estabelecido, a transformação das disciplinas escolares ao longo dos anos, a frequência das séries escolares na escola. Ainda serão utilizados alguns documentos da legislação municipal para contextualizar as fontes da escola. Teoricamente, busca-se apoio em autores que tratam de cultura escolar e instituição educativa, tais como Julia (2001), Viñao Frago (1995), Chervel (1990). Ademais, elenca-se a relevância de as escolas salvaguardarem seus documentos, os quais podem se transformar em materiais de pesquisa importantes para os estudos no campo da História da Educação.
O mito do mérito: ensaio sobre meritocracia e qualidade da educação
Authors: Mendes Maíra Tavares
Published: December 2018

Políticas educacionais com critérios meritocráticos têm sido a tônica dos processos avaliativos não apenas no Brasil, mas como uma tendência global. A proposta deste texto, em tom ensaístico, é discutir a noção de mérito a partir de três autores. Na primeira parte são apresentadas críticas a epistemologias que se pretendem neutras em relação à avaliação educacional, partindo das contribuições de Miriam Limoeiro-Cardoso. A segunda parte apresenta ideias de Michael Young em uma sátira da meritocracia como hierarquização social. Na terceira parte há as críticas de Diane Ravitch aos testes padronizados no sistema educacional dos Estados Unidos, que levaram à construção de qualidade como desempenho de excelência em avaliações mensuráveis.
Páginas Preliminares
Authors: Mantilla Martha E.
Published: December 2018

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Call for Papers 2019
Authors: Monasterios Elizabeth
Published: December 2018

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X Congreso de la Asociación de Estudios Bolivianos
Authors: Monasterios Elizabeth
Published: December 2018

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Integrating podcasts in the EFL classroom. A case study in 1º E.S.O.
Authors: Escobar Sevilla Jesús
Published: December 2018

This paper aims to report a podcasting study case while interrogating how useful it can be in the makings of an EFL classroom with positive learning outcomes. It is applied research in 1º E.S.O that operates on the main working hypothesis that there is a significant positive correlation between the use of podcasting and student’s engagement. Likewise, it seeks to preclude the notion that podcasts are a cure-all practice to undesirable learning outcomes. I shall draw from two sources of data to identify this possible correlation. First, an initial recollection of student’s attitudes through qualitative data, namely, questionnaires on two bilingual and a non-bilingual group of 1º E.S.O to comprehensively illustrate the state of the subject. Second, a final teacher’s assessment of the process-performance tasks to ponder grades as quantitative data helpful to uphold the avowed success. Within the field of social constructivism, this case is undergirded by previous literature recommendations on how to use podcasts, which the best integration scenarios are and some pedagogical considerations concerning information processing and how to enhance students’ output in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom.
Cadena operativa y análisis tecno-tipológico de los adornos prehistóricos de variscita del centro-sur-occidente de la Meseta Norte Española. Historia de una tradición artesanal
Authors: Villalobos García Rodrigo , Odriozola Carlos P. , Delibes de Castro Germán , Santonja Gómez Manuel , Pérez Martín Rosario , Benet Jordana Nicolás , Fabián García J. Francisco , Guerra Doce Elisa , Zapatero Magdaleno Pilar
Published: December 2018

Los adornos de variscita son un tipo de artefacto empleado en distintos contextos de la Prehistoria reciente de buena parte de Europa Occidental y de forma general son interpretados como elementos de prestigio. El registro arqueológico del centro-sur-oeste de la Meseta Norte Española ofrece un caso de estudio ideal para reconstruir al completo su cadena operativa: 1) minería en Palazuelo de las Cuevas y otros lugares de la comarca de Aliste, 2) manufactura en los asentamientos de Quiruelas de Vidriales y en otros yacimientos y 3) consumo en una treintena de tumbas y poblados del Neolítico Final y el Calcolítico de las comarcas circundantes. Así, en este artículo se analizan las características tecno-tipológicas, escala y organización de la producción de adornos de variscita y sus continuidades y transformaciones con el paso del tiempo. Los resultados nos permiten hablar de una tradición artesana originada en el Neolítico Final la cual mantuvo sus rasgos tecno-tipológicos esenciales mientras crecieron la intensidad, la concentración y, probablemente, la especialización de su producción en el Calcolítico.
En los límites de lo pensable: sujeto, duelo y melancolía en Judith Butler
Authors: Meloni González Carolina Natalia
Published: December 2018

El texto aborda la teoría política de Judith Butler a través de la intersección de los conceptos de sujeto, comunidad política y duelo. Para ello, analizaremos aquello que se ha venido a llamar la ontología política de la vulnerabilidad, haciendo especial hincapié en las tesis de Butler sobre la distribución desigual de la posibilidad del duelo. Para Butler, dicha desigualdad nos permite analizar y comprender la dimensión que adquiere la vida en una comunidad política, así como sus límites y oquedades. Asimismo, veremos la apuesta política que nos propone Butler en algunos de sus textos, apuesta centrada en el concepto de melancolía y su posible politización y resignificación.
Egipto y el escenario regional: adaptaciones y continuidad (2011-2016)
Authors: Azaola Piazza Bárbara , Hernando de Larramendi Miguel
Published: December 2018

Tras la caída del presidente Hosni Mubarak en febrero de 2011 se inició un proceso de transformación política interna que supuso asimismo una recomposición de las alianzas estratégicas de Egipto a nivel regional. El análisis de estas transformaciones permite valorar el alcance de los cambios -o la continuidad- de su política exterior y la evolución de las políticas de adaptación llevadas a cabo por la diplomacia egipcia en el escenario regional durante el periodo comprendido entre 2011 y 2016. En este artículo se analizarán los estudios de caso de las relaciones establecidas entre el Egipto post-Mubarak y los países del Golfo, en concreto con Arabia Saudí, así como con otros países de la región como Libia, Siria y Palestina, además de abordar los vínculos con los Estados Unidos.
Banca cooperativa y transformación digital: hacia un nuevo modelo de relación con sus socios y clientes
Authors: Palomo Zurdo Ricardo , Fernández Torres Yakira , Gutiérrez Fernández Milagros
Published: December 2018

Este trabajo analiza cómo la configuración de una nueva sociedad digital está cambiando los modelos de relación entre las empresas y sus usuarios o consumidores, centrándose en el modelo de relación entre las cooperativas de crédito y sus socios y clientes. El desarrollo de la economía digital incide tanto en los procesos tecnológicos como en la forma de relación con los usuarios de los servicios financieros. Así, la experiencia de cliente y la satisfacción con los procesos de las entidades ocupan actualmente el centro de atención de las estrategias de las entidades financieras. Para analizar esta transformación digital de la sociedad y sus efectos sobre la banca cooperativa española se ha realizado un estudio cuantitativo y cualitativo mediante el procesamiento de un cuestionario remitido a las cooperativas de crédito españolas, con la colaboración de la UNACC y del Grupo Cajamar. Los resultados obtenidos, que se presentan empleando un análisis gráfico y estadístico, arrojan interesantes valoraciones y constataciones de la actuación del sector en relación con la transformación digital de la economía y de la sociedad, y obligan a analizar si el modelo de red territorial tradicional y cercanía al usuario pierde competitividad tanto por razón de las nuevas tecnologías como por el progresivo cambio en el perfil y capacidades tecnológicas de los usuarios de los productos y servicios financieros.
O cinema ocupa o pátio
Authors: Lima Satler Lara , Vidica Fernandes Ana Rita
Published: December 2018

O tema deste texto é o movimento de ocupação do Pátio Humanidades, no Campus Samambaia da Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG). Ações de cultura em diálogo com o ensino e a pesquisa têm sido realizadas no intuito de ocupá-lo, pois até no final de 2017 tinha o tráfico de drogas como articulador de relações sociais. A partir da mobilização de unidades acadêmicas, iniciado pela direção da Faculdade de Informação e Comunicação (FIC/ UFG), na figura da profa. Dra. Angelita Pereira Lima, o Pátio Humanidades possui a partir 2018, um Programa de Extensão e Cultura, o Topofilias, coordenado pela profa. Dra. Rusvênia Luiza Batista Rodrigues da Silva. Com o objetivo de relatar as ações da Aspas Produção Colaborativa, projeto de extensão e cultura vinculado ao Topofilias, este texto adota a metodologia da pesquisa bibliográfica e de relatos discentes envolvidos. Como resultados, pretende-se contribuir para o fortalecimento dessas ações e maior articulação com demais projetos.
PÁTIO HUMANIDADES – BREVES MEMÓRIAS
Authors: Oliveira Vilela Ana Lucia , Veiga Nunes Marina , Ferraz Fernanda
Published: December 2018

Estudar é, de certa forma, estar receptivo ao que o mundo oferece e expropria. Aprender exige abrir-se ao risco do encontro com o desconhecido, com o inaudito. Essa abertura ao aprendizado é mental, uma disposição psíquica. Pode ser individual e coletiva e se expressa nos espaços físicos construídos pelos homens e mulheres.
Intervenção marinha: a arte ecológica de Jason Decaires Taylor
Authors: Simão Selma Machado
Published: December 2018

Resumo Este artigo apresenta análises sobre a arte de Jason deCaires Taylor, articuladas com proposições extraídas da obra do filósofo Hans Jonas (1997, 2006). Desse modo, baseia-se nas investigação dos processos de criação do artista, além das experiências ética, estética e ecológica de sua arte, evidenciando um conceito amplamente defendido por Hans Jonas, o “Princípio Responsabilidade”. Abstract This article presents analyzes of the art of Jason deCaires Taylor, articulated with propositions extracted from the work of the philosopher Hans Jonas (1997, 2006). In this way, it is based on the investigation of the processes of creation of the artist, besides the experiences: ethical, aesthetic and ecological of his art evidencing a concept widely defended by Hans Jonas, the “Responsibility Principle”.Resumen Este artículo presenta análisis sobre el arte de Jason deCaires Taylor, articuladas con proposiciones extraídas de la obra del filósofo Hans Jonas (1997, 2006). De este modo, se basa en la investigación de los procesos de creación del artista, además de las experiencias: ética, estética y ecológica de su arte evidenciando un concepto ampliamente defendido por Hans Jonas, el “Principio Responsabilidad”.
NON-ISOTHERMAL EFFECTS IN PARTIALLY FILLED RUBBER MIXING SIMULATIONS OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Authors: Poudyal Hari , Das Suma R. , Chandy Abhilash J.
Published: December 2018

A finite volume technique is used to analyze the isothermal and non-isothermal flow behavior for the rubber mixing process in a two-dimensional, partially filled (75%) internal mixer, which consists of two counterrotating rotors rotating at 20 rpm. In order to capture the interface between air and rubber, an Eulerian multiphase model called volume of fluid (VOF) has been employed here. The transient flow behavior was accomplished by a sliding mesh technique, and the highly viscous, non-Newtonian properties of the rubber have been characterized using the Bird–Carreau model. Most of the previous computational fluid dynamic (CFD)-based investigations of rubber mixing assumed isothermal flow, and consequently negligible viscous heat generation, temperature rise, and viscosity drop associated with heat generation. Hence, a non-isothermal simulation is carried out, and results are compared with those of an equivalent isothermal simulation. In addition, dispersive and distributive mixing characteristics are assessed using statistics calculated from particle tracks generated by a set of massless and neutral particles that have been injected in the simulation. For this purpose, quantities such as the cumulative distribution of maximum shear stress, length of stretch, and cluster distribution index are calculated and compared between isothermal and non-isothermal conditions. Results showed a significant difference between the isothermal and non-isothermal simulations, thus making the isothermal assumption critical. Also, the non-isothermal simulation predicted better mixing during the entire mixing cycle.
Angel Clare: A Hypocritical Secularist
Authors: Liu Qin
Published: December 2018

In Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece, Tess of the D’Urbervilles, Angel Clare is often referred to “angel” who is gentle and kind. However, it is Angel Clare who loves her that pushed Tess D’Urbervilles into deep abyss of death and ruined her step by step. This paper is going to analyze Angel Clare from a totally different perspective, the image of Angel Clare is not the conventional “angel” in the eyes of most critics of Tess of the D’Urbervilles, wheras, he appeared to be more like a hypocritical secularist, who wants to dominate both women and nature, and the hierarchical and patriarchal values are deeply rooted in his thoughts no matter how hard he tried to decline.
A Comparative Study of Family Environment and Counseling Needs among Females Gifted Students at Public Schools and King Abdullah II Schools for Excellence (KASE) in Jordan
Authors: ALBdour Noor Talal , Abudarwish Muna Ali
Published: December 2018

The current study aimed at comparing family environment and counseling needs among females gifted students at public schools and King Abdullah II School for Excellence (KASE) in Ma'an city in Jordan to explore the most appropriate educational alternative. In order to achieve the study goals, a family environment and counseling needs scales were applied on a sample of (n=107) students. Results showed that students' evaluation for family environment at public schools and KASE was high, while gifted students' evaluation for counseling needs at public schools was moderate and KASE was low which reflects that KASE is more appropriate educational alternative for gifted and talented female students. Results also reported a reverse relationship between each of family environment and counseling needs in both cases, although rapprochement of prevailing family environment for all gifted students, finally, a group of recommendations was provided.
Toward Truth
Authors: Crosswhite James
Published: December 2018

Our post-truth condition is both specifically contemporary and as old as philosophy and rhetoric themselves. The condition is exacerbated by instantaneous worldwide communication through rapidly multiplying forms by very large numbers of people and other entities. It is also exacerbated by the belief that contemporary philosophy and intellectual opinion support a recognition that we are in a post-truth condition. Addressing our condition requires acknowledging that truth is not a theoretical object, that it is best approached not positively but rather apophatically, and that this apophatic way is practical, not theoretical.
Eating pattern among adolescent female student, Applied Medical Sciences College, University of Hafr-Al Batin
Authors: Mohamed Asmaa Ghareeb , Souza Celso L.
Published: December 2018

The college students, representing the young age population of community, for different reasons are prone to eat unhealthy foods and to have bad health habits during their college years which might affect their well-being and increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and coronary heart disease; like fast food consumption, lower vegetable and fruit intake in face of less physical activities and a lot of computer & TV watching hours. This study aimed to assess eating habits and patterns, factors affecting food choices and anthropometric measurements. Descriptive cross-sectional study method was followed. 230 students were included in the study. The findings revealed that 50.9% of the study sample were at age group (< 20 years), nearly half 48.7% were at a preparatory year. Results show also that 44.3% of the study sample don't take breakfast regularly; the most reported causes were not enough time at home 49% and that they don't prefer cafeteria food 24.6% nor there is no for a break in the timetable 21.6%. The results show that 53.04% had a normal BMI and 24.35% were overweight. The BMI had a significant relation with the consumption and snacking patterns among students (p = .000). So, there is a greater need for constructing educational programs to be directed to enhance the nutritional status of the university adolescent students.
Ethical Firms and Web Reporting: Empirical Evidence about the Voluntary Adoption of the Italian “Legality Rating”
Authors: Caputo Fabio , Pizzi Simone
Published: December 2018

In 2012, Italy introduced the "Legality Rating" into its legal system. The purpose of this rating is to support the most virtuous companies in terms of access to credit and in the granting of state contributions through a reward system that provides for the possibility of maturing different levels of quality. The growing number of ratings assigned in 20187 suggests that this instrument is gradually gaining notoriety and credibility on the part of entrepreneurs. However, the achievement of the qualifications necessary for the issue of the rating still appears to be a choice made by managers exclusively for utilitarian purposes rather than for reasons connected to a growing sensitivity to CSR issues. The results show that the use of the instrument favors the improvement of the financial economic performance of the companies. However, it emerges that only few companies communicate their good practices on their own websites.
Traditional Marketing Practice Model and Entrepreneurship Marketing in SMEs in Indonesia
Authors: Hadiyati Ernani , - Martaleni , - Suprayitno
Published: December 2018

Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia have a significantly strategic role in the national economy to improve employment, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and export value, thus increase the economic growth in Indonesia. The purpose of the study is to describe and analyze the traditional marketing practices and entrepreneurial marketing and their effects on business performance. The object of the research is industrial SMEs in garment production, located in East Java Province. The number of research samples is 134. The data is analyzed by using SEM-PLS and Different Test Statistics. The result of the study indicates that the traditional marketing practice model and entrepreneurial marketing influence business performance. And the other research results show that there are differences in traditional marketing practices and entrepreneurial marketing in SMEs. The concept of entrepreneurial marketing is suitable for SMEs to improve their business performance. From the research it is recommended that the government policy, with its SME empowerment program, is able to overcome marketing challenges. For SMEs, they need to consider and learn the entrepreneurial marketing concept as a new paradigm in marketing.
Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Intellectual Capital Efficiency: Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Hassan Hasmanezan , Yaacob Najihah Marha
Published: December 2018

The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between Corporate Governance (CG) mechanisms and Intellectual Capital (IC) efficiency following the revision of the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG) in 2012. A final sample of 150 large companies was chosen from the companies listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia for 2014. The Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC™) model was utilized to measure the IC efficiency and tested using multiple regression analysis. The multiple regression analysis revealed that board size and frequency of audit committee meetings have a significant and positive association with IC efficiency, but no evidence existed for an association between board composition and role duality on IC efficiency.The result of this study could be useful for regulators and policy makers, particularly to the Securities Commission Malaysia, to further revise and strengthen its MCCG. This study adds to the shortage of literature by providing evidence on the effects of CG attributes on IC efficiency subsequent to the revised Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) 2012.
Is succession a problem for family businesses?
Authors: Sobiecki Prof. Roman
Published: December 2018

Family businesses constitute the oldest form of doing business. They connect three ele-ments: a family, an ownership and a company. The element that distinguishes family busi-nesses from non-family ones is succession. To keep a family character, it is necessary to pass it to the next generations. The main objective of this essay is to draw attention to the issue of succession that is currently faced by many companies in Poland and other coun-tries. Improper execution of the generational change can lead to a demise of the company. The Author discusses various new initiatives and undertakings that aim at supporting the companies in the process of transferring management to the successors. Moreover, he emphasises the importance of preparation of the successors themselves to take the re-sponsibility for the family company.
Competences of successors of the modern family businesses
Authors: Dźwigoł-Barosz Dr Mariola
Published: December 2018

Experience shows that 50 percent of family businesses will cope with the succes-sion-related problems, and only 15 percent will cope with transferring the company to the third generation. The article pre-
sents the issues related to the competencies of the successors of the modern family com-panies, and in particular, the importance of leadership competencies. The Author empha-sises the role of emotional intelligence, which is a significant part of the successor’s com-petencies and the competencies related to education and socialisation. These considera-tions are complemented with the creation of a profile of successors’ competencies that condition efficient management of the modern family companies, which has been devel-oped on the basis of the studies cited by the authors and the results of the Author’s own studies.
Selected aspects of innovation of companies functioning in the countries of the European Union
Authors: Baruk Dr inż. Jerzy
Published: December 2018

In the publication, the Author discusses two issues: the essence of innovations and their role in the development of enterprises and the increase of their competitiveness together with empirical aspects of the level of innovation described by three measures – universali-ty of introducing innovations, the influence of introduced innovations on turnover of en-terprises, universality of conducting research and development, treated as a source of knowledge in innovation processes. The results of the study indicate a relatively low and varied level of these measures in the enterprises from the EU Member States.
Public procurement and mechanisms of competition. Example of an open consortium
Authors: Godlewska Dr Małgorzata
Published: December 2018

Efficiently functioning mechanism of competition in public procurement is crucial for the development of the Polish national economy. The objective of the article is to prove, based on the research conducted by the Author, that the participation of bidding consortia in public procurement procedures for construction works strengthens market competition mechanisms in public procurement and increases effectiveness of public procurement.
Comprehensive work on international business finance
Authors: Gorynia Prof. dr hab. Marian
Published: December 2018

The article is a review of the book of Professor Jan Rymarczyk, Finanse biznesu międzynarodowego (International Business Finance), which is found by the Author to be a fundamental work, which derives from the importance of international business in con-temporary world economy, and also the wide range and degree of insight of the raised issues.
Stability of fulfilling the tasks of the municipalities of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Province
Authors: Lizińska dr hab. Wiesława , Marks-Bielska dr hab. Renata , Babuchowska dr Karolina , Wojarska dr Magdalena
Published: December 2018

The article summarises the results of the research on the stability of the municipalities of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Province in fulfilling the tasks within the basic areas of their functioning compared with other municipalities in Poland. The research was conducted in the years 2015-2016 among 61 municipalities of the province. The results have been compared with the results of the research on 1,220 municipalities in the country. The analysis is based on the values of the stabi-
lity index. The average value of the index in Poland amounted to 0.5721, and in the Warmińsko-
-Mazurskie Province to 0.5890. The municipalities of the province that were characterised with the highest average value of the stability index were the urban and rural municipali-ties. The institutional performance, as well as stability at the average level was displayed by 39.34 percent of the surveyed municipalities of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Province.
The Belt and Road Initiative and the Transformation of Globalization
Authors: Hu Professor Biliang
Published: December 2018

Globalisation contributed to the economic, social, political and cultural development of the deve- loped and developing countries. At the same time, it had an adverse effect, which is in-creasing disparity of income between various social groups and countries. The continuation of such process will lead to the weakening of globalisation, so there is a need to transform globalisation. According to the Author, the initiative of China, entitled: New Belt and New Road is an example of such actions and will contribute to giving new impetus to the process of globalisation in the future. Globalization is now facing one of the biggest challenges in the history: British exit from the EU (Brexit), USA’s quit from the Paris Agreement on climate change, USA also quitted from TPP agreement as well as from UNESCO. People start worry about the next moves of globalization. Therefore, we need to discuss the future of globalization seriously.  Clearly, globalization brought very positive impact on economic, social, political and cultural developments for all the countries including the developed as well as developing economies. However, globalization also brought some negative effects, such as the income disparity among different groups of people and different countries. It has been continually enlarging, not narrowing down in the process of globalization. How to deal with the continual globalization? Of course there are different ways. We have been seeing the rising of the nationalism, the protectionism in some of the countries, we have been seeing withdraws of some countries from the global governance institutions. At the same time, we find that China has been making great efforts not only pushing forward the continual globalization but also trying to transfer the old style globalization to the new style globalization which is what I called the transformation of globalization in the new era through the Belt and Road Initiative.
Small niche company – an attempt to define
Authors: Barczak Dr inż. Piotr
Published: December 2018

The main purpose of this article is to point out – on the basis of literature analysis and Au-thor’s own research results – the rationale for selecting strategies of a market niche and implementing niche marketing by small companies, often of a family nature, as well as to discuss the main criteria used to identify the category of a “niche company”. According to the Author, the concentration in a niche is an attractive course of action for small compa-nies and a manner of competition. The following arguments support the above: obtaining a higher return on sales, protection against global competitors selling cheaply and in masses, closer contact with customers and a long-term development of companies. This way they can avoid excessive risk, and thus reduce the risk of incurring losses.
Cloud computing as a factor of the supply chain competitiveness
Authors: Nowicka Dr Katarzyna
Published: December 2018

Cloud computing is a resource, as well as an instrument, which in a complex and diverse manner can have an impact on the structure of the factors shaping the competitiveness of supply chains by stimulating their integration and improving the quality of management. By analysing the results of the study in the context of factor and resulting competitiveness identifying the role of cloud computing in the supply chain management, it must be stated that the reasons for its choice interacted with strategic goals. In terms of the impact of cloud computing on the reduction of costs, the respondents mentioned activities associat-ed with the execution of orders, handling complaints and returns, as those where the greatest changes were observed. In the context of the impact on the time of execution of activities and processes, the respondents pointed to: handling complaints time, order ex-ecution time and liabilities payment time. In terms of shaping the quality, the improvement of the timeliness of deliveries, the increase of the level of complete orders delivered to the customers and the improvement of accuracy of demand planning were indicated.
Specialists accounting in audit committees and their role in corporate governance
Authors: Buk Halina
Published: December 2018

The new act on statutory auditors, audit forms and public oversight, which came into force in the first half of 2017, introduced important changes related to activities of audit com-mittees supervisor board in public-interest entities. The implemented regulations strengthened the role of audit committees in monitoring of financial statements, audit process and internal control, and choice of audit firm. The Act clearly defined the profes-sional competencies that are needed by the members of an audit committee. One of them should have knowledge of the branch, and at least one should have knowledge in ac-counting or in financial audit. This requirement will make substantive supervision better, and the financial market participants will trust published information more. The aim of the article is to present the role of accounting specialists, when they are the members of an audit committee. The article refers to the kinds of activities, with widely understood interest of the company and shareholders.
A Phenomenological Analysis of the Posthumanized Future Workplace
Authors: Gladden Matthew E.
Published: December 2018

Increasingly, organizations are becoming “technologically posthumanized” through the integration of social robots, AI, virtual reality, and ubiquitous computing into the workplace. Here a phenomenological approach is used to anticipate architectural transformations of the workplace resulting from posthumanization’s challenge to traditional anthropocentric paradigms of the workplace as a space that exists at “human” scale, possesses a trifold boundary, and serves as a spatiotemporal filter.
Factors Influencing Evaluation of Remuneration Justice
Authors: Juchnowicz Marta , Kinowska Hanna
Published: December 2018

Although the large body of literature suggests the importance of fair compensation, the understanding of the nature of remuneration justice remains limited. The paper fills the gap by combining the three streams in the research: diversified definitions of justice in management sciences, philosophy and ethics, theory of organizational justice and research on employee engagement. Based on theoretical assumptions, a remuneration justice as-sessment model was developed. The evaluation of the remuneration fairness depends on three dimensions: perception of the features of the remuneration system, employees’ convictions regarding the legitimacy of pay differentiation and work needs. The hypothe-sised model was tested on a representative sample of 1,067 working Poles. This research has used SEM-PLS approach including exploratory factor analysis. The find-ings carry theoretical implications, since they extend the research and refine the essence of remuneration justice. From a practical perspective, the relationship between the three predictors – system, beliefs and needs – provide a proof on how remuneration justice is composed and how it could be developed.