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Recent investigations on nonlinear absorption properties of carbon nanotubes
Authors: Chu Hongwei , Li Ying , Wang Cong , Zhang Han , Li Dechun
Published: April 2020

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are carbon based nanomaterials with long hollow structure and diameter at the nanometer scale. The chirality in combination with the radius determines the unique properties of CNTs. These CNTs with different properties have wide applications in the nanotechnology, electronics, photonics, and other fields in materials science and technology. In this review, we highlight the recent investigations on the nonlinear optical properties and applications in the lasers. The future research aspects and potential applications are discussed at the end of the review.
Clay/(PEG-CMC) biocomposites as a novel delivery system for ibuprofen
Authors: Belmessaoud Nesma Baa , Bouslah Naima , Haddadine Nabila
Published: April 2020

In this study we report on the preparation and characterization of biocomposites based on a sodium montmorillonite-ibuprofen (MtIb) hybrid and neat poly(ethylene glycol), neat sodium carboxymethylcellulose or poly(ethylene glycol)-carboxymethylcellulose blend 50/50 biocomposites as drug carriers. Ib, a poorly soluble drug, was first intercalated into sodium Mt and then the resulting hybrid was compounded with the different polymeric matrices. Ib incorporation efficiency in Mt was determined by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis. Both X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetric studies revealed that the intercalation of Ib between the clay layers induced amorphization of the drug. Differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed the development of strong interactions between Ib and the polymer matrix. A study of the release of Ib from the synthesized biocomposites in simulated intestinal fluid (pH 7.4) was investigated. To better understand the release mechanism of drug molecules from the different carriers, several kinetic models have been applied.
Chiral imidazolidinones: A class of priviliged organocatalysts in stereoselective organic synthesis
Authors: Raimondi Laura , Faverio Chiara , Boselli Monica Fiorenza
Published: April 2020

Chiral molecules hold a mail position in Organic and Biological Chemistry, so pharmaceutical industry needs suitable strategies for drug synthesis. Moreover, Green Chemistry procedures are increasingly required in order to avoid environment deterioration. Catalytic synthesis, in particular organocatalysis, in thus a continuously expanding field. A survey of more recent researches involving chiral imidazolidinones is here presented, with a particular focus on immobilized catalytic systems.
Zwischen Verdrängung und Vereinnahmung
Authors: Morina Christina
Published: April 2020

Vorspann

Die hier erstmals veröffentlichte Analyse des sogenannten Historikerstreits, die 1988 in der Hauptverwaltung Aufklärung des Ministeriums für Staatssicherheit verfasst wurde, zeigt exemplarisch, dass dieser keine rein westdeutsche Auseinandersetzung war. Die zwischen Verdrängung und Vereinnahmung changierende Strategie, mit der Historiker, SED-Führung und Staatssicherheit die Kontroverse medial, wissenschaftspolitisch und geheimdienstlich zu instrumentalisieren suchten, zeigt den spezifischen Umgang mit dem Holocaust in der DDR in einem neuen Licht. Zugleich lenkt sie den Fokus auf die bisher wenig beachtete gesamtdeutsche Dimension einer historisch-politischen Debatte, deren innerdeutsche Konvergenzen und Divergenzen in der politischen Kulturgeschichte der Bundesrepublik weit über die Zäsur von 1989/90 hinaus virulent bleiben.
After Modernization
Authors: Knöbl Wolfgang
Published: April 2020

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Der Globalisierungsbegriff hat sich seit den 1990er Jahren zu einem zentralen Begriff der Zeitdiagnose entwickelt. Dadurch kommt auch ein geändertes Selbstverständnis der Sozialwissenschaften zum Ausdruck, das es zu reflektieren gilt, will man bei der Verwendung dieses Begriffs problematische Prämissen vermeiden. Der Aufsatz wirft zunächst Schlaglichter auf die frühe Globalisierungsdebatte und fragt nach den Gründen für den schnellen Aufstieg des Globalisierungsdiskurses, bevor dann die theoretischen Konsequenzen der neuen Semantik analysiert werden. Am Ende ist die Frage zu diskutieren, was aus der mittlerweile immer stärker werdenden Kritik am Globalisierungsbegriff folgt, das heißt welche Möglichkeiten sich für die Verwendung etwaiger makrosoziologischer oder -historischer Begriffe überhaupt noch bieten.
The Impact of Steroid Activation of TRPM3 on Spontaneous Activity in the Developing Retina
Authors: Webster Corey M. , Tworig Joshua , Caval-Holme Franklin , Morgans Catherine W. , Feller Marla B.
Published: April 2020

In the central nervous system, melastatin transient receptor potential (TRPM) channels function as receptors for the neurosteroid pregnenolone sulfate (PregS). The expression and function of TRPM3 has been explored in adult retina, although its role during development is unknown. We found, during the second postnatal week in mice, TRPM3 immunofluorescence labeled distinct subsets of inner retinal neurons, including a subset of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), similar to what has been reported in the adult. Labeling for a TRPM3 promoter-driven reporter confirmed expression of the TRPM3 gene in RGCs and revealed additional expression in nearly all Müller glial cells. Using two-photon calcium imaging, we show that PregS and the synthetic TRPM3 agonist CIM0216 (CIM) induced prolonged calcium transients in RGCs, which were mostly absent in TRPM3 knock-out (KO) mice. These prolonged calcium transients were not associated with strong membrane depolarizations but induced c-Fos expression. To elucidate the impact of PregS-activation of TRPM3 on retinal circuits we took two sets of physiological measurements. First, PregS induced a robust increase in the frequency but not amplitude of spontaneous postsynaptic currents (PSCs). This increase was absent in the TRPM3 KO mice. Second, PregS induced a small increase in cell participation and duration of retinal waves, but this modulation persisted in TRPM3 KO mice, indicating PregS was acting on wave generating circuits independent of TRPM3 channels. Though baseline frequency of retinal waves was slightly reduced in the TRPM3 KO mice, other properties of waves were indistinguishable from wildtype. Together, these results indicate that the presence of neurosteroids impact spontaneous synaptic activity and retinal waves during development via both TRPM3-dependent and independent mechanisms.
The Phenomenon of Migrant Communities, Food Security and Their Participation
Authors: Purnomo Didit
Published: April 2020

The study aimed to analyze and describe a strategy of food security achievement through land use at an area of migrant community. It was located in Wonogiri regency(an area with high migration), Central Java, Indonesia. It employed a mixed-method: quantitative and qualitative approach. The two approaches were used in the survey. The data collections used focus group discussions, in-depth interviews with key informants and participant observations. The results of the study formulated two strategies: land use strength and farmer institutional empowerment. The strategy of land use strength was divided into two scenarios. Scenario 1 referred to a maximal land use through essential food plant and agricultural extension (PPL). Scenario 2 referred to a non-maximal land use through diversification of food plant with a jajar legowo technique. The strategy of farmer institutional empowerment consisted of two scenarios. Scenario 1 referred to a high farmer institutional empowerment trough accompaniment. Scenario 2 referred to a low farmer institutional empowerment through accompaniment with standardization and development.
Valuing Ecotourism of a Recreational Site in Ciamis District of West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Saptutyningsih Endah , Selviana Rini
Published: April 2020

Ecotourism, as an alternative tourism, involves visiting natural areas in order to learn, to study or to carry out activities environmentally friendly, that is a tourism based on the nature experience which enables the economic and social development of local communities. Ecotourism encourages rural economics and provides benefits to income and employment generation. It is considered as an alternative for enhancing rural lifestyle and for leading positive changes in the distribution of income. One of the area which has ecotourism site in Indonesia is Karangkamulyan site, Ciamis District of West Java. There is a tourist attraction that not only offers natural beauty, history and cool atmosphere, it also serves as a place of education and research on the history in the field of archeology. This attraction should receive special attention from the local government so that the tourists and local people also get the benefits. Ecotourism can be classified as possessing public goods-type characteristics, and as such, welfare benefit estimates must utilize non-market valuation techniques. This study employs the travel cost method and contingent valuation method. Travel cost and contingent valuation methods are applied to the problem of estimating the potential consumer surplus available to tourists from ecotourism in Ciamis. The results are compared with contingent valuation analysis of willingness-to-pay of tourists in their current trip to ecotourism sites of Ciamis. The result of travel cost method indicates that tourists average travel cost is estimated at no more than one hundred thousand rupiahs. The contingent valuation method concludes that the tourists average willingness to pay in their trip to ecotourism sites of Ciamis is are about IDR 6,800 in average.
Household Food Security and Vulnerability: the Sustainable Livelihood Framework
Authors: Yuniarti Dini , Purwaningsih Yunastiti
Published: April 2020

This study examines determinants of household food security among the poorest households in Kalibawang, Yogyakarta. The Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF) is an approach that we use to explain how the poorest in the rural area in facing the vulnerability due to the coping food problem affected by the El Nino phenomenon by using their assets. To analyze factors in influencing food security for poor households in the village, we consider using determinants of household assets (human capital, financial capital, physical capital, natural capital and social capital), income, dummy employment, and many family members. Also, the sources of data for this study are cross section primary data from 125 poorest households, which are obtained by the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and personally administered questionnaire methods. For further analysis, we used Coping Strategies Index (CSI) as a food security indicator, and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) is a method to explain the influence of determinants. Based on the analysis, the results indicate the factors that have an impact on the poorest household food security are the female education, financial, physical, and social capital, as well as employment status.Meanwhile, the head of household education, natural capital, and income have no effect on food security among poorest in the rural area.
Implementation Practices of Public Procurement Plans and Policies
Authors: Jacob Jufri
Published: April 2020

Public procurement issues have drawn many concerns and became a public debate because the rules and regulations are constantly reformed and restructured. Public procurement contributions in the world economy are very significant. In Indonesia, according to the Ministry of Finance, public procurement spending for 2009 was 33.4 percent of total government spending. This study aims to determine implementation practices of Public Procurement Plans or Rencana Umum Pengadaan (RUP) in Bitung City. The multiple statistical regression equation is used to process data from 47 respondents from regional apparatus task forces (SKPD) and the results show that the influence of independent variables (X) on dependent variable (Y) is 87.3 percent (R2), while 12.7 percent is influenced by other factors. The result of F-test shows 36.231> F- table 3.21. The calculated probability value is 0.000 which is smaller than 0.05. The partial test (t-test) from 9 independent variables (X) identifies 7 variables that have significant effects on the scores of RUP implementation (Y). The overall results of t-test show that the implementation practices of public procurement plans have significant effects of the higher compliance rates on the output of goods and services.
The Development Strategy of Local Competitive by Metal Industrial
Authors: Sasana Hadi , Atmanti Hastarini Dwi , Muid Dul
Published: April 2020

In the era of globalized demands readiness state or area to be able to compete. This study dug condition flagship cluster in Central Java that is industrial metal casting in Klaten Regency. Methods of analysis using qualitative and quantitative analysis (R/C Ratio; Analytical Hierarcy Process). Using primary data as well as secondary data collected from selected samples or related institutions. Those results found: (1) the actors cast metal Small medium enterprises (SME) efforts largely have joined in a group/cluster (2). Based on the analysis of the feasibility of the effort, all the effort in the area of the cluster of decent run because it has a value of R/C ratio is more than 1 (one) (3). Industrial cluster development priority scale cast metal are: marketing, production aspects, aspects of the infrastructure, institutional aspects, and managerial aspects.
Acceleration of Poor Women Capability in Increasing Income Through Self-Help Group
Authors: Prawihatmi Chatarina Yekti
Published: April 2020

This study analyzed  the impact of the acceleration of women capabilities in creating family income through self-help group based micro credit. The analysis unit of this study are the members of UP2K-PKK (Efforts to Increase Family Income). They are poor women who run productive business.  The samples of  this research are 177 members of the UP2K-PKK in West Semarang. The data is collected using a questionnaire that is delivered directly to the respondents along with in-depth interview. The analysis tool used is multiple linear regressions. This research tests the model that is the family income as the dependent variable and the development capability through self-help group based micro credit as the independent variable.  The acceleration of capability through self-help group based micro credit includes microcredit, training, partnerships, technical assistance , membership. The poor women have individual capabilities (initial endowment) including education, business experience, and membership. To know that the capability development through self-help group accelerates the development of individual capabilities, then the multiplicative variables are inserted.The results of this research show that capability development through self-help group accelerates the impact of  micro credit and initial endowment in creating the family income.
International Trade and North-Sumatra’s Local Economy
Authors: Tampubolon Jongkers , Nababan Tongam Sihol
Published: April 2020

North Sumatra is one of the provinces in Indonesia with high levels of economic openness. On average, since 2000, the contribution of export value to the Regional GDP reached 40 % and import value of 28%. Using Granger causality method, the study aims to investigate causal relations between international trade and North Sumatra’s local economy especially the impact of exports and imports on Regional GDP, Regional GDP per capita, employment and poverty reduction. The empirical results of present study discovered that (i) the exports and imports respectively have positive and significant impact on regional GDP, regional GDP per capita, employment and poverty reduction, (ii) there is a bi-directional causality between imports and regional GDP, where GDP growth rate would boost imports over-proportionally, (iii) both exports and imports are dominated by intermediate goods as the raw materials for further processing industry, (iv) export structure which is dominated by the agricultural-based intermediate good is proverty-reduction through factor market in the upstream sector making the rural peoples benefited from the exports.
SWOT Analysis Of Waterfront City; The Development Concept In Palangka Raya
Authors: Syamsuri Syamsuri , Asmawati Yunita , Ikat Satria Adiguna
Published: April 2020

Waterfront City is a concept of structuring and utilizing the area of the riverbank which is used as an area of public space while observing environmental sustainability as well. Palangka Raya city as one of the cities on the banks of the Kahayan River with unspoiled characteristics is a good carrying capacity and strength for the development of the public area. The purpose of this research was to describe and analyze the concept of developing Waterfront City in Palangka Raya City through SWOT analysis. The used of mix methods of qualitative and quantitative found the result of the sphere that needed to be developed. Since the Data of Internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) denoted certain results through analysis. The results showed that the SWOT analysis of the development concept of Waterfront City in Palangka Raya City had great potential for the future.
Land-Use Shifting from Settlement into Commercial in Caturtunggal, Sleman
Authors: Aulia Fauzia Ghitha , Haryanto Ragil , Pradoto Wisnu
Published: April 2020

Caturtunggal area is a residential area that is growing rapidly, especially in commercial activities. Current commercial activities have expanded into residential areas. Caturtunggal is one of the regions with an educational function and has become a new center of growth in Sleman Regency with the presence of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and Yogyakarta State University (UNY). The development of commercial activities in the region to facilitate trade activities and services between people in need such as students (demand) and people who sell services (supply) that can create workers in urban areas so that they can contribute to the regional economy and Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). The purpose of this study is to determine the development of changes in spatial use from settlements to commercial activities in the Education Area and formulate the factors that cause a shift in the use of space in the region. The method used in this research is quantitative methods and analysis techniques using spatial analysis, descriptive statistical analysis and factor analysis. The subject of this research is small-medium commercial activity in the Caturtunggal region. The results of this study were found as a phenomenon of 70% shift in the use of space to be commercially caused by 5 factors, namely economic factors, the existence of educational areas, locations, market preferences, and access.
Strategies for Regional Mental Health Education under the Influence of the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Case Study of Nanjing, China
Authors: Lin Jing
Published: April 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 pneumonia severely affected the psychological health of children and produced negative effects on it. How to help children overcome the negative psychological impact caused by the epidemic is a common concern. During the epidemic, the administrative department of education in Nanjing, China actively carried out psychological health education and assistance for students. I outline the measures for developing mental health and psychological assistance in Nanjing, China.
Families’ Experiences With Family Navigation Services in the Autism Treatment Network
Authors: Crossman Morgan K. , Lindly Olivia J. , Chan James , Eaves Megan , Kuhlthau Karen A. , Parker Robert A. , Coury Daniel L. , Zand Debra H. , Nowinski Lisa A. , Smith Kathryn , Tomkinson Megan , Murray Donna S.
Published: April 2020

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience challenges navigating multiple systems to access services. Family navigation (FN) is a model to provide information and support to access appropriate services. Few studies have been used to examine FN’s effectiveness for families of children with ASD. This study used mixed methods to (1) characterize FN services received by a sample of families in the Autism Treatment Network; (2) examine change in parent-reported activation, family functioning, and caregiver strain; and (3) explore families’ experiences with FN services.

METHODS:

Family characteristics and parent outcomes including parent activation, family functioning, and caregiver strain were collected from 260 parents in the Autism Treatment Network. Descriptive statistics and linear mixed models were used for aims 1 and 2. A subsample of 27 families were interviewed about their experiences with FN services to address aim 3.

RESULTS:

Quantitative results for aims 1 and 2 revealed variability in FN services and improvement in parent activation and caregiver strain. Qualitative results revealed variability in family experiences on the basis of FN implementation differences (ie, how families were introduced to FN, service type, intensity, and timing) and whether they perceived improved skills and access to resources.

CONCLUSIONS:

Findings suggest FN adaptations occur across different health care delivery systems and may result in highly variable initial outcomes and family experiences. Timing of FN services and case management receipt may contribute to this variability for families of children with ASD.
Weight Management in Primary Care for Children With Autism: Expert Recommendations
Authors: Curtin Carol , Hyman Susan L. , Boas Diane D. , Hassink Sandra , Broder-Fingert Sarabeth , Ptomey Lauren T. , Gillette Meredith Dreyer , Fleming Richard K. , Must Aviva , Bandini Linda G.
Published: April 2020

Research suggests that the prevalence of obesity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is higher than in typically developing children. The US Preventive Services Task Force and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have endorsed screening children for overweight and obesity as part of the standard of care for physicians. However, the pediatric provider community has been inadequately prepared to address this issue in children with ASD. The Healthy Weight Research Network, a national research network of pediatric obesity and autism experts funded by the US Health Resources and Service Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau, developed recommendations for managing overweight and obesity in children with ASD, which include adaptations to the AAP’s 2007 guidance. These recommendations were developed from extant scientific evidence in children with ASD, and when evidence was unavailable, consensus was established on the basis of clinical experience. It should be noted that these recommendations do not reflect official AAP policy. Many of the AAP recommendations remain appropriate for primary care practitioners to implement with their patients with ASD; however, the significant challenges experienced by this population in both dietary and physical activity domains, as well as the stress experienced by their families, require adaptations and modifications for both preventive and intervention efforts. These recommendations can assist pediatric providers in providing tailored guidance on weight management to children with ASD and their families.
Persuasion and Emphatic Devices in Bartolomé Martínez’s Memoria (1862)
Authors: Álvarez Gil Francisco José
Published: April 2020

The present paper deals with emphatic features occurring in a Spanish report on the state of natural water supply in the Spanish island of Gran Canaria published in 1862. The text reflects the author’s concerns with the irrigation infrastructures in this island. My main interest is related to the way the author expresses his caveats and his use of emphatic devices. This said, my main objective is to explore specific language uses that convey the expression of emphasis in earlier Spanish. The emphatic features used in Bartolomé Martínez’s text published in Boletín de la sociedad económica de amigos del país de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria of March 31, 1862, have been reportedly identified in reports as characteristic features of the scientific report in the XVIII and XIX centuries, and they might therefore be indicative of the authors’ stance concerning both their text and their potential audience. Conclusions will offer major findings dealing with the set of emphatic features deployed in this Spanish report.
Un viaje por la Tierra Media: la invención lingüística en El señor de los anillos
Authors: Gándara Fernández Leticia
Published: April 2020

El universo mitológico que J. R. R. Tolkien recrea en El señor de los anillos (1954-5) tuvo su origen en su deseo de otorgar a sus lenguas un hogar y criaturas que las hablasen. Las historias se escribieron más bien para procurar un mundo a sus lenguas que a la inversa. El lenguaje constituye así el punto de partida de todo su legendarium. Sin embargo, aunque la obra de Tolkien ha sido objeto de estudio por parte de disciplinas dispares, tales como la filosofía, la psicología o la literatura, hasta hace unos años apenas existían estudios semióticos sobre sus creaciones lingüísticas. Un hecho sorprendente si tenemos en cuenta la importancia que estas tienen en la vida y obra del filólogo. Esta es la razón por la que hemos decidido centrar nuestro trabajo en la importancia que tienen dichas lenguas inventadas en la obra literaria de Tolkien. Como si de un apasionante viaje por la Tierra Media se tratase, trazamos un recorrido por las diferentes lenguas que constituyen la esencia de El señor de los anillos. Todo ello con el fin de analizar, finalmente, los principales rasgos fonéticos, morfológicos y sintácticos de sus creaciones lingüísticas más importantes, el quenya y el sindarin.
Léxico de la heroicidad en griego y en sánscrito
Authors: Morales Harley Roberto
Published: April 2020

Se propone un análisis del léxico referido a la noción de “heroicidad” tanto en griego antiguo como en sánscrito clásico. Se establecen tres objetivos: (1) analizar la familia léxica derivada del sema ἡρω- y el campo semántico de la heroicidad en griego, (2) analizar la familia léxica derivada del sema वीर् (vīr-) y el campo semántico de la heroicidad en sánscrito, y (3) contrastar las nociones de heroicidad. Con base en los diccionarios de Bailly (2000) y Monier-Williams (2008), se elaboran dos corpora para el estudio. En conclusión, se postula una noción griega de heroicidad como “(in)mortalidad” y una noción india de heroicidad como “liberación”.
“Guess who I am”
Authors: Zhong Xiyun , Zeng Yantao
Published: April 2020

Pragmaticists have investigated identity construction in various social practices. Yet, seldom have they paid attention to false identities assumed in interactions like fraudulence. This study, by resorting to Chen’s (2018) theory on pragmatic identity, investigates 72 real fraud cases in contemporary China, trying to uncover the discursive practices for their fabricated identities and the underlying motivations for these identities. It is found that (i) fabricated identities like the victim identity, the friend/kin identity, the clerk identity, the official identity, and the identity of resourcefulness are often deployed as resources for fraudulent purposes; (ii) speech acts, person-referencing, discourse contents, codes, and sounds of speech are the common discursive practices con artists resort to in fabricating their identities; and (iii) the construction of the fabricated identities results from the con artists’ adaptation to the physical, social, and mental world of their targets. The study broadens the scope of identity construction by focusing on that of fabricated identity.
Committee chair as a jointly constructed identity at Chinese PhD dissertation defences
Authors: Ren Yuxin
Published: April 2020

This study aims to investigate how the identity of committee chair is constructed in academic interaction based on data from seven Chinese PhD dissertation defences. The analysis of the data shows that, while the identity of committee chair is mainly constructed by the chairs themselves, it is also constituted by the organisers of the events, PhD candidates, and other committee members in the dissertation defence interaction. Thus, the construction of the committee chair identity is the result of the joint work done by various parties at different moments of the academic event, and the chair identity is an interactional achievement. The complexity of the identity construction reflects the participants’ fulfilment of their own rights and obligations in the academic community of practice and the achievement of specific communicative goals in a given context. It is hoped that this study can shed some light on the understanding of identity construction at PhD dissertation defences in the Chinese context and the investigation into identity construction from an interactional perspective.
SCT and Translanguaging-to-learn
Authors: Smith Heather Jane , Robertson Leena Helavaara
Published: April 2020

This paper arose as a result of dialogue between researchers involved in a research project undertaken across England, Finland, France, and Romania. The research aimed to improve the educational experience for Roma children in school, who face sustained racism, discrimination and poverty, alongside reduced levels of access to and inequitable outcomes in education, by focusing on translanguaging as a transformative pedagogy. A close reading of the translanguaging literature revealed an oft assumed sociocultural understanding of learning. This paper is an exploration of the synergies and tensions between sociocultural theory as a learning theory and translanguaging as a theory of language in use and as a pedagogical approach in order to suggest a conceptual integration useful to both. In particular, we focus on the formation and form of Vygostkian inner speech, given its central role in higher mental activity such as learning. We examine movement between external speech in collaborative activity (and to oneself) to condensed inner speech in reimagining Guerrero’s (2005) schema, by fusing translanguaging theory with Vygotskian notions of sense and meaning, and everyday and scientific concepts. We also consider translanguaging in joint activity in terms of neo-Vygotskian notions of cumulative and exploratory talk, arguing the usefulness of microgenetic analysis to reveal learning in action within joint activity. The paper therefore provides both a renewal of sociocultural understandings of language and learning, and conceptual tools for a more refined and robust articulation and analysis of the operation of translanguaging-to-learn.
Abu Ali Hussein Ibn Abdullah Ibn Sina on the classification of physical exercises and their application
Authors: Nikitin Sergey , Barabanova Victoria , Fedotova Olga
Published: April 2020

The article is devoted to the contribution of the famous philosopher, thinker, doctor and natural scientist Abu Ali Hussein Ibn Abdullah Ibn Sina (the Europeanized name Avicenna) in the theory of physical education. The article, based on the analysis of the fundamental work “Canon of Medical Science”, shows the approach of Ibn Sina to the classification of physical exercises. In his theoretical heritage, physical exercises are a means of diagnosing a person’s physical condition, a means of developing his physical strength, maintaining and improving health, and also a means of self-regulation while satisfying a person’s vital needs. The authors of the article proposed a system of criteria for the classification of physical exercises identified by Ibn Sina. According to the criterion “magnitude of physical exertion”, a block is allocated that includes “small and large”, “strong and weak”, and “sluggish” physical exercises. According to the criterion “development of certain physical qualities”, “fast”, “smooth” and “light” physical exercises are distinguished. They correspond to the modern group of speed-strength exercises. According to the anatomical characteristic, "breast exercises". “Exercises for the digestive organs”, “exercises of vision” and “exercises of hearing”, “exercises for teeth and ears” are distinguished. The characteristic of types of physical activity is given, which is the essence of each typological group of physical exercises. The article presents the requirements that Ibn Sina puts forward for the organization of physical exercises, their intensity, time, age and physical condition of a person. It is concluded that the classification of the system of physical exercises of Ibn Sina is internally interfaced with modern classifications of physical exercises. The classification is associated with his own classification and nomenclature of diseases. The description of each disease is accompanied by a recommendation on the use of physical exercises or refusal from the manifestation of physical activity.
Identifying Geriatric Oncology Competencies for Medical Oncology Trainees: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study
Authors: Hsu Tina , Kessler Elizabeth R. , Parker Ira R. , Dale William , Gajra Ajeet , Holmes Holly M. , Maggiore Ronald J. , Magnuson Allison , McKoy June M. , Hurria Arti
Published: April 2020

Background

Most oncology trainees are not taught about the needs of older patients, who make up the majority of patients with cancer. Training of health care providers is critical to improve the care of older adults with cancer. There is no consensus about which geriatric oncology (GO) competencies are important for medical oncology trainees. Our objective was to identify GO competencies medical oncology trainees should acquire during training.

Materials and Methods

A modified Delphi consensus of experts in oncology medical education and GO was conducted. Experts categorized at what training stage proposed competencies should be attained: internal medicine, oncology, or GO training. Consensus was obtained if two thirds of experts agreed on the training stage at which the competency should be attained.

Results

A total of 78 potential competencies were identified, of which 35 (44.9%) proposed competencies were felt to be appropriate to be acquired during oncology training. The majority of the identified competencies pertained to prescribing of systemic therapy (n = 12) and psychosocial and supportive care (n = 13). No competencies related to geriatric assessment were identified for acquisition during oncology training.

Conclusion

Experts in oncology education and geriatric oncology agreed upon a set of GO competencies appropriate for oncology trainees. These results provide the foundation for developing a GO curriculum for medical oncology trainees and will hopefully lead to better care of older adults with cancer.

Implications for Practice

The aging population will drive the projected rise in cancer incidence. Although aging patients make up the majority of patients diagnosed with cancer, oncologists rarely receive training on how to care for them. Training of health care providers is critical to improving the care of older adults with cancer. The results of this study will help form the foundation of developing a geriatric oncology curriculum for medical oncology trainees.
Behaviour of energy piles under climate-change scenarios: a case study in Southern Italy
Authors: Adinolfi Marianna , Rianna Guido , Mercogliano Paola , Maiorano Rosa Maria Stefania , Aversa Stefano
Published: April 2020

Energy geostructures are renewable-energy solutions that are strongly recommended as mitigation policy tools for facing the issue of global warming. Meanwhile, ongoing climate changes influence society through impacts on cities and structures, potentially affecting their effectiveness and functionalities and requiring assessments regarding adaptation. With that aim, the present research considers the future behaviour (until 2100) of an energy pile installed in Naples, Italy, supposing the influences of climate change on underground soil temperature and energy demand. The key points are that (a) future projections of air temperature and ground temperature highlight increases from 2 to 4°C in Naples, (b) future energy demand for indoor comfort goes to reducing the heating need of the building and increasing the cooling one and (c) the variations in the behaviour of the energy pile due to climate change on the long-term horizon (with increasing heating potential, thus reducing the cooling potential of the energy pile–soil system) are addressed mainly by the initial temperature of the ground. The outcomes, obtained with a thermo-hydro-mechanical model, give key insights into the geotechnical performance and thermal exchange, from a climate-change perspective, to support the future development of energy geostructures and design strategies.
Analysis of asymmetric high-performance structural insulated panels for load-bearing walls
Authors: van Roestel Remco , van Rie Johnny , Jorissen André , Hofmeyer Hèrm
Published: April 2020

This paper reports on theoretical, numerical and experimental research into the use of structural insulated panels as structural wall components. Methods to determine and improve the structural capacity of such panels are discussed. The results indicated the significant influence of load transfer through the panel core on structural behaviour. Symmetrical stiffening of both faces increased the bending stiffness of panels considerably, but hardly influenced load distribution. Creating asymmetrical sandwich panels had a large influence on the distribution of loads and therefore structural behaviour. The modelling included an analysis of panels connected to a sole plate at the bottom. The bottom connection was described as a fixed end in the theoretical model; this approach is validated by finite-element model results. Equations were then developed to determine the value of the deformation and stresses at any location in the structure. Owing to the influence of shear deformation, the bending moment transformed depending on the slenderness of the panel. This influenced the out-of-plane displacement as well as the stresses in the panel. This reaction can be explained by the fact that bending resulted in both bending deformation and shear deformation, and that the load distribution acted accordingly.
O patrimônio histórico cultural e a verticalização: uma análise das mudanças na paisagem urbana de Viçosa – MG
Authors: Paula Karine Almeida
Published: April 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar as transformações materializadas na paisagem urbana de Viçosa – MG a partir do avanço do processo de verticalização, sobretudo, mudanças no que diz respeito as alterações no conjunto patrimonial da cidade. Para tanto, o trabalho ateve-se a discutir alguns conceitos referentes a verticalização e o patrimônio histórico cultural, identificando, de forma temporal, as principais alterações na zona central da cidade de Viçosa. Para tanto, foram coletados dados no Instituto de Planejamento de Viçosa (IPLAM), verificando-se o número de alvarás emitidos no período de aproximadamente 35 anos (1980 a 2015), e realizando-se um cruzamento dos dados. Em resposta as análises propostas, é possível verificar um avanço da verticalização sobre diversas edificações históricas na cidade, e mudanças substanciais na paisagem urbana. Metade do número de edificações demolidas na zona central foi, posteriormente, substituída por uma edificação vertical, e as justificativas para este fato se devem a diversas condicionantes, dentre elas, a oferta limitada de lotes na área, a alta demanda por moradia, a localização estratégica das edificações “antigas” e as dimensões favoráveis de seus lotes.
Tecnologia a serviço do cidadão: reflexões sobre ações de governo eletrônico em Juiz de Fora (MG).
Authors: Vilela João Paulo Chagas Maia , Castañon José Alberto Barroso
Published: April 2020

O artigo tem como objetivo estudar como as novas tecnologias podem auxiliar o processo de planejamento e gestão urbana, sobretudo na instância dos modelos de governo eletrônico. A partir de uma revisão bibliográfica percebe-se que o processo de urbanização no Brasil e no mundo é intenso, e que é necessário se pensar novos métodos e estratégias que possam inovar a maneira de se pensar e governar as cidades. Partindo do conceito de governo eletrônico, buscou-se avaliar como ele está aplicado em recentes experiências vividas na cidade de Juiz de Fora (MG). Foi usado como estudo de caso o aplicativo Colab, recentemente disponibilizado pela Prefeitura de Juiz de Fora (PJF). Apesar da rede social ainda ter adesão incipiente, é considerada uma ferramenta de grande potencial quando comparada a algumas cidades brasileiras. A rede social além de simplificar o contato entre os governos locais e a sociedade civil, cria um canal direto para resolução de problemas e questões urbanas. Por fim, conclui-se que devem ser criados artifícios que busquem divulgar estas plataformas e incentivar o seu uso.
Association of miRNA-145 with the occurrence and prognosis of hydrosalpinx-induced defective endometrial receptivity
Authors: Wang Qingli , Ai Haiquan , Li Xia , Tian Haiqing , Ning Bingxue , Zhang Meng , La Xiaolin
Published: April 2020

MiR-145 is reported to facilitate inflammation and is also associated with unsuccessful embryonic implantation. Whether miR-145 mediates inflammatory response underlying hydrosalpinx-induced defective endometrial receptivity (ER) remains unclear, and this study attempted to clarify this point. Endometrium samples were collected from hydrosalpinx patients (case, n = 243) and patients with tubal patency/obstruction (control, n = 187). The peripheral blood samples of cases and controls were collected to determine the genotypes of miR-145 SNPs. The value of miR-145 expression in the diagnosis and prognostic estimation of hydrosalpinx was assessed using ROC curve and regression analysis, respectively. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) cell model was established with endometrial cells, and cells were transfected with miR-145 mimic, inhibitor, or negative control. MiR-145 and cytokine levels were quantified by quantitative reverse transcription PCR or western blot. MiR-145 expression was significantly higher in hydrosalpinx compared to control group, and high miR-145 expression was significantly associated with moderate/severe tube lesion, high pulsatility index (>1.06), and high resistance index (>0.61) in hydrosalpinx patients. ROC curve analysis indicated that monitoring miR-145 expression may be useful for the diagnosis of hydrosalpinx (AUC = 0.704). A alleles of rs41291957 (G>A) and rs353292 (G>A) were significantly associated with an increased risk of hydrosalpinx compared to G allele (p < 0.05), yet the mutant allele of rs353291 (A>G) and rs4705343 (T>C) significantly reduced susceptibility to hydrosalpinx compared to the wild type allele. Treatments with miR-145 mimic and LPS in endometrial cells significantly increased the levels of TGF-β1, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 compared to negative control, while treatment with miR-145 inhibitor decreased the cytokine levels. In conclusion, abnormally expressed miR-145 may be involved in hydrosalpinx-induced ER defects by regulating inflammatory response.
Reference-independent analysis of RADseq data from a single sample v1
Authors: J Till Bradley , E Osorio Claudia , Rachel A Howard-Till Rachel
Published: April 2020

This protocol describes the use of freely available software for the reference-independent analysis of RADseq data produced from a single sample. It is useful to perform a pilot experiment on a single sample for species lacking a reference genome sequence in order to facilitate proper experimental design for a larger-scale experiment. The example data used in this protocol is from a wild Berberis darwinii plant growing in Chile. The protocol produces data that provides an estimation of the number of unique base pairs recovered from a size selection of restriction endonuclease digested genomic DNA, and also an estimation of the frequency of heterozygous polymorphisms in the plant. Evaluation of sequence quality also provides a validation of the methodologies used for tissue collection, DNA extraction, restriction digestion, and size selection (see https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bdg9i3z6). In addition, the discovered heterozyygous polymorphisms serve as markers to evaluate natural propagation (e.g. self-fertilization versus outcrossing versus clonal propagation) and also for use in tracking the success of human-directed crosses for breeding.
Working Alone in the Lab v1
Authors: Christensen Ken
Published: April 2020

Working alone in the laboratory should be avoided; however, trained personnel can work alone in the laboratory if they adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Students in training (during at least the 1st semester of laboratory work) cannot work alone in the laboratory.
Analisis kualitas struktur dan keberadaan literasi kuantitatif pada lembar kerja peserta didik biologi SMA
Authors: Ramadhayanti Ramadhayanti , Soesilawaty Soesy Asiah , Nuraeni Eni
Published: April 2020

The structure quality of student worksheet will determine the actualization of learning objectives required by curriculum. Besides that, as an effort to support the science development to be more quantitative, biology student worksheets should have the quantitative literacy indicators, such as interpretation, representation, calculation, application/ analysis,  assumption, and communication. This research is aimed to explain the structure quality and the existence of quantitative literacy in biology student worksheets for senior high school. The research method is quantitative descriptive. The subject of this research is 40 student worksheets in biology book for class 11 published by A, B, and C publisher. The result shows that the student worksheets from A has the best structure quality according to Vee Diagram. The percentage of structure quality of student worksheet in A book is  55,5%, followed by B (53,2%) and C (29,9%). The existence of quantitative literacy that can be identified from the books are interpretation, calculation, application/analysis, and communication. All of the interpretation and calculation indicator found in record/transformation component, while all of the application/analysis indicator found in knowledge claim component. Communication indicator found in two components, record/ transformation (50%) and knowledge claim (50%).
Формально-языковая модель стиха и регулятивов его метра для автоматизированной метрической идентификации
Authors: Бойков Владимир Николаевич , Каряева Мария Сергеевна , Пильщиков Игорь Алексеевич
Published: April 2020

Рассматривается ф ормально-языковая модель слогового представления стихового текста поэтического произведения и регулятивов его метра, определенных параметрами некоторых сегментов строки. Выделены метро-ритмические сегменты, конституирующие как метр, так и ритм стиха, для чего привлечено определение метра русского стиха, опору которому составили такие измеримые сегменты стиха, как фонетичское слово и метрический период с междуиктовым интервалом. Определены значения регулятивов для репертуара метров русского стиха, в том числе при таких явлениях, как появление сверхсхемного и пропуск схемного ударения. Описаны процедуры автоматической идентификации метра стихового текста.