bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Użyteczność i relewancja semantyczna terminów prawnych definiowanych w słownikach ogólnej polszczyzny
Authors: Kowalczyk Joanna
Published: January 2020

Artykuł porusza kwestie korelacji ogólnej i specjalistycznej odmiany polszczyzny. Odmienność w sposobach nadawania znaczeń stanowiła podstawę podjętych analiz. Bazę materiałową tworzyły cztery źródła leksykograficzne o profilu ogólnym: Wielki słownik poprawnej polszczyzny (WSPP), internetowy Słownik języka polskiego PWN (SJP PWN), internetowy Wielki słownik języka polskiego PAN (WSJP PAN), Inny słownik języka polskiego (ISJP). Przedmiotem oglądu uczyniono odpowiedniość semantyczną terminów prawnych wyjaśnionych w słownikach polszczyzny ogólnej względem ich znaczenia legislacyjnego.Celem badania było określenie poziomów zbieżności i dywergencji definicji prawnych inkorporowanych do słowników oraz ustalenie, czy mogą one zostać uznane za afirmowane źródło wiedzy prawnej (chociażby w stopniu podstawowym).
Integration of Knowledge: A Time Befitting Step
Authors: Ghalia Bouhedda , Hossen Belayet
Published: January 2020

This research aims to demonstrate that in the contemporary world, secular philosophical thought seized not only the Western education system but also that of Muslim World. The Western materialist thoughts are mostly originated from empiricism, rationalism, secularism and many more tenets as such. Hence, their such speculation distanced them from the guidance of Allah (SWT); eventually, many sorts of rebellious actions prevailed in their perceptions, policies of society and state. Conversely, Islamic epistemology is different. It creates connection between all sources of knowledge and revelation. The purpose of this study is to display the moral failure of secular education system and dire necessary of integrated education and its swift expansion, especially for Muslims across the Islamic world. The study has followed the qualitative methodology through an intensive study mainly the secondary data like the previously published original books, articles, periodicals, magazines and online lectures of specialists and experts on integration of knowledge. The findings of the research are installing Islamic worldview in mindset of Muslim students, producing innovative dynamic leadership for each sector, launching same education system and joint research project for OIC member states, nurturing thinking mind of students, making people employable, expanding exchange program, revitalizing higher education and building relationship between universities and industries.
Engelli Bireylerin Gözüyle Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezlerindeki Eğitim Durumlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: MENGİ Abdurrahman
Published: January 2020

Bu araştırma, engelli bireylerin gözüyle Özel
Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezlerindeki eğitim durumlarının nasıl olduğunu
ortaya çıkartma amacını gütmektedir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yönteminden
hareketle nitel araştırmalarında kullanılan eylem araştırması deseni model
olarak seçilmiştir. Araştırma, Van il merkezinde bulunan Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon
Merkezlerinde gerçekleşmiştir. Araştırma engelli 18 katılımcıyla 2018-2019
döneminde dört aylık bir çalışma sonunda yapılmıştır. Araştırma verileri
yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşme formları yoluyla toplanılmış ve betimsel analize
tabi tutulmuştur. Araştırma verileri dört kategoriye bağlı olarak birden fazla alt
kategori şeklinde sunulmuştur. Araştırmada katılımcıların Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon
Merkezlerine haftada iki gün ve iki saat gidebildikleri, genel olarak eğitimlerinden
memnun kaldıkları, Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezleri sayesinde engel
durumlarını kabul ettikleri, sosyal çevrelerinin genişlediği, yalnızlık
duygusundan kurtuldukları ve dolayısıyla bu kurumlar sayesinde yaşam bağlarının
güçlendiği ve mutlu olduklarına dair sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır. Keza bu araştırma,
engelli bireylerin Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezlerindeki eğitim
durumlarına işaret ettiği için önemli bir araştırma olmuştur. Araştırma sonunda
ulaşılan bulgulardan hareketle bundan sonra yapılacak araştırmalara yönelik
önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Taxonomic account of orb-weaving spider genus Cyrtarachne Thorell, 1868 (Araneae: Araneidae) of Bangladesh
Authors: Biswas V , Raychaudhuri D
Published: January 2020

A taxonomic study on some orb-weaving spiders of the genus Cyrtarachne Thorell, 1868 (Araneae: Araneidae) were carried out from different areas of Bangladesh. Two species were identified in this study namely C. biswajiti n. sp. and C. sundari Tikader. C. biswajiti has described as new to science. Illustrated descriptions of the species were provided herewith.

J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2019, 5(2): 75-82
Some aspects of shrimp farming systems and shrimp production management: Bangladesh perspective
Authors: Sarkar AK , Islam MN , Ansary FH
Published: January 2020

Shrimp is one of the leading exportable seafood products in Bangladesh. In the 2017-2018 financial year the country has exported 36168 MT products. Present research work was conducted in three Upazilas (Kaliganj, SyamNagar and Assasuni) in Sathkira district. Three different farming practices (organic, traditional and control) were selected for the research programme. The working farmers in the farming practices were found to follow the traditional farming in the early times. Average production was found 275 kg/ha in the traditional farming practices. This is the lowest shrimp production in the world. Reasons are lack of better technology, dearth of quality seed and feed and effect of shrimp diseases. Small-scale organic shrimp farming practice was found to maintain better production and profitability in the three experimental Upazilas. Three different farming practices (viz. organic, traditional and control/ extensive farming) were taken under interview to collect data. A comparison of the production (kg/ha/yr) of three years’ time (2012 to 2014) was made for analysis in the study. The highest production rate was recorded in organic shrimp farming. It was 13.16% higher than the traditional and 15.14% higher than the control/extensive shrimp farming system. Traditional shrimp farming production was 1.98% higher than that of the control/extensive shrimp farming. Percentage of gross sell of organic system was 14.01% higher than traditional and 15.89% higher than that of the control/extensive shrimp farming. The traditional shrimp gross sell was 1.87% higher than the control shrimp. Interviews and PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) method were used for the collection of data. The main research question was ‘effect dose’ on the overall production, income and impact on biodiversity. Recording data showed that the organic farming practice is more sustainable and environmentally sound system. Organic farming system showed less input cost and higher production value. Organic shrimp farming system increases image value of Bangladesh in the international market.

J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2019, 5(2): 93-100
Quantification of heavy metals in canned tomato paste sold in Ubani-Umuahia, Nigeria
Authors: Uroko RI , Okpashi VE , Etim NE , Fidelia AC
Published: January 2020

In recent years there has been an increase in the contaminations of heavy metals on the environment. Government and private organization have shown their interest in the effect of dietary exposure to several heavy metals. These heavy metals have been implicated in the etiology of many diseases with high risk to humans. Canned tomatoes paste is one of the important health deterioting factors to human health in Ubani-Umuahia, Nigeria. In this study atomic absorption spectrophotometer was used to screen for nine heavy metals concentration in ten different brands of canned tomatoes paste sold at Ubani-Umuahia market in Nigeria. Human risk assessment was calculated using the collated data to evaluate the predictive risk of human health after the consumption of canned tomatoes paste. Results shows that lead and nickel were not detected in all the canned tomatoes. In comparison low concentrations of copper, iron, and manganese were notated but high concentrations of chromium and cadmium were detected in all the tested tomatoes pastes. Cobalt and zinc concentration was notated lower than permissible limit. The daily intake of copper, cobalt, manganese, chromium, cadmium, nickel, iron, zinc and lead were below their tolerable values in canned tomatoes. The predicted lifetime for carcinogens to occur was less than one (<1). Copper, cobalt, iron, and zinc were below the acceptable value for non-cancer risk with HQ <1.The risk of incurring cancer by ingesting canned tomatoes was within the lifetime predicted a range of (1.0E-6 to 1.0E-4). Finds suggest that prolong and persistent consumption of these heavy metals may cause toxicity and consequential heath challenges.

J. bio-sci. 28: 1-11, 2020
Isolation of bacteria from diesel contaminated soil for diesel remediation
Authors: Oyewole OA , Zobeashia SS Leh Togi , Oladoja OE , Musa IO , Terhemba IT
Published: January 2020

This study is aimed at isolating bacterial species that inhabit diesel contaminated soil and also screened these isolates for the ability to be used for remediating diesel contaminated environment using their potential to degrade diesel as carbon and energy source. Top soil sample was collected from an ancient diesel-powered generator house in Minna, Nigeria, in a sterilized plastic container while diesel oil was obtained from local petrol bunk. Four bacterial isolates were isolated from the diesel contaminated soil sample and were screened for their ability to degrade diesel using mineral salt medium (MSM). The isolates with highest biodegradation potential were identified as Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus. The optimum pH (5, 6, 7 and 8) and hydrocarbon concentration (1%, 2%, 5% and 10%) of the isolate was determined by spectrophotometry and the result revealed that the optimum pH for biodegradation of diesel by Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus, was 7 (1.170) and 8 (1.745) respectively while the optimum hydrocarbon concentration degradation for both isolates was 5% (2.22) and 1% (2.37) respectively. The results of this study showed that these isolates were able to degrade diesel and can be useful for large scale bioremediation of diesel contaminated soils.

J. bio-sci. 28: 33-41, 2020
Management practices in the beel aquaculture system at Rajshahi, northwest Bangladesh
Authors: Akter S , Ali MR , Mondol MMR
Published: January 2020

Open aquatic system such as beel is an important freshwater resource for agriculture and aquaculture.This study was conducted (July-December 2014) to describe the beel aquaculture management practices in the Hagla Beel at Bagmara upazila under Rajshahi district.The Beel fish farming area was 20.25 ha and irregular in shape with average depth 1.5 m. During the study period, the measured water quality parameters of the beel were within the suitable range for aquaculture. Eight genera of phytoplankton and eight genera of zooplankton were identified from the beel water body. Four native and 4 exotic fish species with sizes ranging from 0.15-1.11 kg were stocked for growing in the beel. At the end of culture period, the production of fish was 2,622.15 kg/ha and cost-benefit ratio (CBR) was 1:1.42. Environmental problems such as increasing of water temperature and decreasing of water level during summer, and parasitic diseases were some of the risks in beel fish farming system. The results of this study should be useful for beel aquaculture, and for the farmers and resource manager for harnessing maximum benefits from the beel resources in Bangladesh.

J. bio-sci. 28: 43-50, 2020
Performance evaluation of different machine learning algorithms in presence of outliers using gene expression data
Authors: Shahjaman M , Rashid MM , Asifuzzaman MI , Akter H , Islam SMS , Mollah MNH
Published: January 2020

Classification of samples into one or more populations is one of the main objectives of gene expression data (GED) analysis. Many machine learning algorithms were employed in several studies to perform this task. However, these studies did not consider the outliers problem. GEDs are often contaminated by outliers due to several steps involve in the data generating process from hybridization of DNA samples to image analysis. Most of the algorithms produce higher false positives and lower accuracies in presence of outliers, particularly for lower number of replicates in the biological conditions. Therefore, in this paper, a comprehensive study has been carried out among five popular machine learning algorithms (SVM, RF, Naïve Bayes, k-NN and LDA) using both simulated and real gene expression datasets, in absence and presence of outliers. Three different rates of outliers (5%, 10% and 50%) and six performance indices (TPR, FPR, TNR, FNR, FDR and AUC) were considered to investigate the performance of five machine learning algorithms. Both simulated and real GED analysis results revealed that SVM produced comparatively better performance than the other four algorithms (RF, Naïve Bayes, k-NN and LDA) for both small-and-large sample sizes.

J. bio-sci. 28: 69-80, 2020
Estimation of genetic variability, heritability and correlation for some quantitative traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Haydar FMA , Ahamed MS , Siddique AB , Uddin GM , Biswas KL , Alam MF
Published: January 2020

Seventeen genotypes of wheat were used in this study the results showed significant differences in respect of yield and other yield contributing characters. Highest phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variations were observed in plant height and lowest values were observed in spike length in both cases.Heritability estimated was found to be high in case of grain yield/plant and this was followed by 100 grain weight. Significant positive correlation was found in plant height with number of fertile tillers/plant and grain yield/plant, fertile tillers/plant with spike length, spike length with grain yield and grain yield with 100 grain weight. Negative correlation was found in plant height with 100 grain weight. Plant height, fertile tillers/plant, spike length and 100 grain weight appeared to be the effective criteria for improvement of yield of wheat.

J. bio-sci. 28: 81-86, 2020
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan terhadap Kinerja Perawat di Ruang Perawatan Kelas III RS Husada Jakarta
Authors: Mose Ria Efkelin
Published: January 2020

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja perawat pada Rumah Sakit Husada Jakarta dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 47 perawat yang bekerja di ruang Melati. Analisis yang digunaKepemimpinan yang baik di Rumah Sakit akan meningkatkan kinerja perawat. Kinerja perawat yang baik dapat meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan kepada pasien. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja perawat pada Rumah Sakit Husada Jakarta dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 47 perawat yang bekerja di ruang Melati. Analisis yang digunakan meliputi uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji korelasi dan uji regresi baik secara sederhana maupun secara simultan dengan pengolahan datanya menggunakan metode statistik. Hasil analisis penelitian sederhana menunjukan bahwa kontribusi kepemimpinan dianggap penting dan berpengaruh signifikan dalam meningkatkan kinerja perawat yaitu sebesar 91.3%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 8.7% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti. Kepemimpinan yang tepat bagi institusi pelayanan kesehatan diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kinerja perawat sehingga pelayanan kesehatan dapat diberikan dengan optimal.kan meliputi uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji korelasi dan uji regresi baik secara sederhana maupun secara simultan dengan pengolahan datanya menggunakan bantuan program SPSS ver.19.00
 
Hasil analisis penelitian sederhana menunjukan bahwa kontribusi kepemimpinan dianggap penting dan berpengaruh signifikan dalam meningkatkan kinerja perawat yaitu sebesar 91.3%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 8.7% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti.
 
Kata kunci : Kepemimpinan, Kinerja Perawat.
THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP ON NURSES PERFORMANCE IN NURSING CLASS III HUSADA HOSPITAL JAKARTA
 
 
Ria Efkelin Mose
Dosen Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan RS Husada
Email: ria_efkelin@stikesrshusada.ac.id
 
ABSTRACT
 
 
This study was conducted to determine the influence of leadership on the performance of nurses at Husada hospital with a total sample of 47 nurses working in Melati Room. The analysis used include validity, reliability test, classical assumption test, correlation and regression testing either partially or simultaneously with the processing of the data using SPSS ver.19.00
 
            Results of the analysis showed that simple leadership is considered an important contribution and a significant effect in improving the performance of nurses in the amount of 91.3%, while the remaining 8.7% is explained by other variables not examined.
 
Keywords: Leadership Performance Nurses
Efektifitas Model "PC-JeWa" Perawat terhadap Loyalitas Pasien Rawat Inap
Authors: Saragih Enni Juliani , Utami Ressa Andriyani
Published: January 2020

Perilaku caring merupakan hal mutlak yang harus dilakukan perawat kepada pasien. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas perilaku caring perawatan terhadap loyalitas pasien rawat inap rumah sakit. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif pendekatan crosssectional dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 100 orang yang diambil melalui random sampling.  Hasil penelitian  menunjukkan data bahwa  perilaku caring perawat  berhubungan secara signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien (p value 0,000,  OR=11,769). Kepuasan pasien juga berhubungan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pasien (p value 0,000,  OR= 6,328). Perilaku caring berhubungan secara signifikan terhadap loyalitas pasien (p value 000, OR= 9,913). Dimensi perilaku caring perawat yang dominan adalah:membantu memenuhi kebutuhan pasien sesuai kemampuan dan  ketidakmampuan pasien (misal: makan, minum, BAB, BAK, ganti pakaian dan lainnya) dengan nilai koefisien beta (OR=3,114). Perawat yang bekerja di pelayanan sebaiknya mengoptimalkan pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar untuk meningkatkan loyalitas pasien.
Efektifitas Qigong Exercise Selama Kehamilan dalam Pencegahan Gejala Depresi Post Partum pada Ibu Remaja
Authors: Puspasari Jehan , Fanani Dian FItria
Published: January 2020

Salah satu permasalahan yang dijumpai pada seorang wanita setelah melahirkan adalah depresi postparum. Masalah ini harus diatasi melalui intervensi keperawatan dalam meningkatkan kesehatan ibu dan bayi salah satunya melalui qigong exercise. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi efektifitas qigong exercise dalam pencegahan gejala depresi postpartum pada ibu remaja. Penelitian quasi eksperimen ini menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan 27 responden ibu remaja. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah kuesioner yang sudah terstruktur yaitu kuesioner demografi dan Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Variabel depresi postpartum, baik pre intervensi maupun post intervensi dianalisis menggunakan uji Wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh antara intervensi qigong exercise dengan pencegahan gejala depresi postpartum pada ibu remaja dengan p value 0,000. Ibu remaja yang sehat baik secara fisik maupun mental akan sangat berpengaruh terhadap peran pengasuhan kepada bayinya.
Mental, Social-Psychological Stimulation and Nutritional Suplementation Affects Stunting Incidence among Children in Indonesia
Authors: Utami Ressa Andriyani , Juliani Enni
Published: January 2020

Stunting is a public health problem regarding nutritional status that is diagnosed through a long body based on a standard deviation of minus two. One effort that can be done by families in overcoming the problem of stunting is through optimization of Mental Stimulation, Nutrition Supplementation and Social Psychological Stimulation (MeNu SoP). The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Mental Stimulation, Nutritional Supplementation and Social Psychological Stimulation on the incidence of stunting in children. The study design used quasi pre and post test experiments without control groups. The number of  research samples as many as 40 respondents were selected using cluster sampling techniques. The results showed significant changes in the variable Mental Stimulation before and after the intervention (p value = 0,000), Nutritional Supplementation before and after the intervention (p value = 0,000), Social Psychological Stimulation (p value = 0,000), and anthropometric status before and After the intervention (p value = 0,000). The application of MeNu SoP can be used by families, nurses and other health workers to improve the status of anthropometric toddlers with stunting.
Pengaruh Person Job Fit dan Efikasi Diri terhadap Kinerja Agen Asuransi
Authors: Nurjati Muhamad Rizki Bayu , Sjaroni Bachrudin , Kartono Kartono
Published: January 2020

Abstract: This research aimed to find out the influence of person-job fit and self-efficacy on the job performance of agent assurance of PT. Asuransi Jiwasraya Cabang Cirebon partially and simultaneously. The population of this research is the agent assurance of PT. Asuransi Jiwasraya Cabang Cirebon. The sampling technique of this research is random sampling. Meaning that the sample is taken in a certain part. The sample taken in this research is 64 respondents. The method of collecting the data is questionnaires, while the method in this research is multiple linear regression analysis. The finding of this research shows that person-job fit and self-efficacy has positive and significant influence on job performance. Keyword: Person job fit, Self Efficacy, Performance Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh person job fit dan efikasi diri secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap kinerja agen asuransi pada PT. Asuransi Jiwasraya Cabang Cirebon. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah agen asuransi PT. Asuransi Jiwasraya Cabang Cirebon. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah simple random sampling, yaitu pengambilan sampel diambil pengambilan anggota sampel dari populasi dilakukan secara acak tanpa memperhatikan strata yang ada dalam populasi itu. Sampel yang diambil dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 64 responden. Metode dalam pengumpulan data ini menggunakan kuesioner, sedangkan metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa person job fit dan efikasi diri berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja Kata Kunci : Person Job Fit, Efikasi Diri, dan Kinerja.
Kapitalist Ataerkil İlişkiler ve Kentsel Mekanda Kadınların Gündelik Hayatının Coğrafyası: Tokat Örneği
Authors: AKSU KOCATÜRK Gündüz , ŞENGÜL Mihriban
Published: January 2020

Bu çalışma, toplumsal mekândaki konumları açısından farklı sınıfsal ve kültürel konumlara sahip kadınların gündelik hayat pratikleri dahilinde kapitalist ataerkil sistem ile inşa edilen kentsel mekânla nasıl bir ilişki geliştirdiğini, bu ilişki biçimlerini etkileyen hatta sınırlayan değişkenlerin neler olduğunu toplumsal yapı ile mekânsal yapıya yayılmış iktidar ilişkileri çerçevesinde belirleme amacı taşımaktadır. Öncelikle gündelik hayat ve toplumsal mekân arasındaki ilişkiye dair teorisinden hareketle Lefebvre'in kuramından faydalanılmıştır. Ardından gündelik hayat ve toplumsal mekân arasındaki karşılıklı ilişkide rol oynayan iktidar ilişkilerini belirleyebilmek adına iktidar ilişkilerinin herkesi içine alan bir makineler bütünü olduğunu belirten Foucault'dan faydalanılmıştır. Bu çerçeveden hareketle, alan araştırmasına dayalı olarak Tokat kentinde farklı sınıfsal ve kültürel yapılara sahip iki semt olan Sulusokak ve Karşıyaka örnekleri üzerinden kadınların kentsel mekân ile ilişkisi belirlenmeye çalışılmış; bu ilişki ise kadınların gündelik hayatı temelinde haritalandırılarak nesnel bir şekilde açıklanmıştır.
Constitutional Incorporation of the (Collective) Freedom to Govern Mineral Wealth: Comparing the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Zambia
Authors: Carleton Alexandra
Published: January 2020

Constitutionalism may be gaining ascendancy in many countries in Africa. Yet thorough investigation of the extent to which current constitutions accord to the people their internationally recognised right to governance of their mineral wealth under Article 1(2) of the ICCPR has been lacking. Understanding the existing framework of rights which may support claims to land and natural resources is important. Constitutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Zambia demonstrate the reality of multiple, overlapping land interests and the limitations upon a people's claim to freely govern their mineral wealth.
Concealment of Illegally Obtained Assets in Nigeria: Revisiting the Role of the Churches in Money Laundering
Authors: Kingston Kato Gogo
Published: January 2020

Financial crime in Nigeria – including money laundering – is ravaging Nigeria's economic growth. In the past few years, the Nigerian government has made efforts to tackle money laundering by enacting laws and setting up several agencies to enforce the laws. However, there are substantial loopholes in the regulatory and enforcement regimes. This article seeks to unravel the involvement of the churches as key drivers in money laundering crimes in Nigeria. It concludes that the permissive secrecy which enables churches to conceal the names of their financiers and donors breeds criminality on an unimaginable scale.
Educational Leave as a Time Resource for Participation in Adult Learning and Education (ALE)
Authors: Rüter Fabian , Martin Andreas , Schrader Josef
Published: January 2020

The study investigates effects of the implementation of a law authorizing educational leave in Germany on individual participation in adult learning and education (ALE). In 2015, the federal state of Baden-Württemberg introduced the so-calledBildungszeitgesetz, legitimating an exemption for eligible employees of up to 5 days per year with continued payment of salary. Explaining participation in ALE is a central subject of educational research at national and international level. Current theoretical assumptions of rational choice and empirical findings of educational and socio-statistical research suggest that within the general population, individuals’ availability of time affects the decision to participate and therefore lastly determines participation in ALE. However, current academia mainly discusses time as either a prerequisite for learning activities or as an observable outcome of participation and not as an explanatory factor. Furthermore, since recent studies remain on a descriptive level regarding influences of time on participation in ALE, no causal effects of the availability of time on participation are estimated. Hence, our study addresses this research gap by investigating effects of educational policy interventions such as theBildungszeitgesetzon participation in ALE. Policy interventions are ideally suited to examine the significance of time resources for participation, as the implementation of theBildungszeitgesetzprovides a specific timeframe for employees to participate in ALE outside of their working time. Drawing on data from the German National Educational Panel Study, we employ a difference-in-differences estimation strategy with propensity score matching and instrumental variable to identify the direct causal effect of the implementation of theBildungszeitgesetzon participation in ALE (N= 709). This combination toward causal inference controls for observed and unobserved baseline differences as well as heterogeneous treatment effects. The results reveal a non-significant but heterogeneous treatment effect of the implementation of theBildungszeitgesetzon individual participation in ALE. Contrary to our theoretical assumptions derived from rational choice approaches, we cannot confirm the hypothesis that the availability of time resources due to the implementation of theBildungszeitgesetzcauses a positive effect on participation in ALE. Furthermore, the results reveal that the implementation causes decreasing participation rates for younger adults, women and significantly for migrants.
Análisis del costo financiero en una empresa PYMES, durante el período 2014 – 2016
Authors: Durán Salazar Galo Mauricio , Apolinario Zatizabal Omar Daniel , Benítez Morán Ana , Carrera Gómez María Lisbeth
Published: January 2020

La presente investigación tuvo por objetivo, analizar el costo financiero en el que incurrió una Pymes durante los años 2014-2015-2016, revisando indicadores financieros y estimando la tasa de interés de los préstamos bancarios obtenidos, para luego comparar con otras formas de financiamiento que tienen las empresas para conseguir recursos. Se analizó dos teorías sobre las formas que tienen las empresas de conseguir recursos financieros; una teoría es sobre Pecking order que indica 3 formas de obtener endeudamiento a través de las utilidades del ejercicio, préstamos bancarios y accionistas; la otra teoría se denomina Trade Off  expresa que los gastos financieros, generan ahorro tributario. El análisis de datos estimó que la tasa de interés pagada por la empresa fue del 18%, relacionándose con lo que sucede con el mercado, donde las PYMES obtienen préstamos con tasas de hasta el 22% y las decisiones tomadas para endeudarse siguen el esquema de las teorías revisadas. Se concluye que una de las formas de endeudamiento es el uso del mercado de valores que ofrece tasas de interés bajas, a través de la denomina RED.
Políticas en la agricultura familiar, Cañete – 2018
Authors: Castillo Santa María Bessy , Carhuancho Mendoza Irma Milagros , Moreno Sotomayor Rubén Andrés
Published: January 2020

El objetivo de la presente investigación es determinar si las políticas influyen en la agricultura familiar de subsistencia y consolidación, en Cañete. Estudio que se desarrolló mediante enfoque cualitativo, con entrevista a profundidad, mediante una guía de preguntas y como unidad de análisis dirigentes agrarios entre hombres y mujeres; autoridades de instituciones del sector agrario, que suman seis; empleando para el análisis el programa Atlas ti, para la triangulación. La agricultura de subsistencia es limitada en el desarrollo del campo, por la carencia de los recursos económicos y proyectos institucionales que contribuyan a mejorar la calidad de vida de las familias que se dedican a la agricultura familiar, la agricultura consolidada cuenta con capacidad de generar sus propios recursos, se apoya en la tecnología para la producción en gran escala, en concordancia con las políticas públicas nacionales e internacionales. Existe desconocimiento de la ley, tanto de autoridades y productores donde la agricultura de subsistencia en el valle de Cañete, esta privada de recursos económicos, y tecnológicos, efecto de ello solo produce para el autoconsumo, en tanto que la agricultura consolidada desarrolla el campo con cultivos de agro exportación generadora de divisas y fuente de trabajo.
Las tasas para la obtención de documentos de control previo en Ecuador como medidas para restringir las importaciones
Authors: Larco Edgar Vicente , Bazurto Campusano Evelin
Published: January 2020

Las tasas a las importaciones afectan al consumidor ecuatoriano. El presente estudio busca analizar las tarifas que los importadores cancelan a las instituciones que emiten los permisos para las importaciones. La información obtenida derivó del análisis y descripción de la información de las agencias de control y entrevistas a importadores del Ecuador. Los resultados permiten ver que las tarifas a cancelar para obtener los documentos de control previo, tienen valores variables conforme el tipo de requisito y la institución que lo emite. El estudio también visibiliza los valores de las tasas de las instituciones de control y detalla la cuantía a cancelar al Instituto Ecuatoriano de Normalización INEN por Certificado de Reconocimiento, que se sitúa en un promedio de $247,00. Las tarifas que se cancelan a la Agencia de Regulación, Control y Vigilancia Sanitaria ARCSA para productos extranjeros varían de $542,12 a $2.258,41; los Permisos de Funcionamiento de AGROCALIDAD y el Registro de Productos fertilizantes son de $1048,58 y $560,95 respectivamente. Se concluye que las tasas limitan a los nuevos y pequeños importadores en sus actividades comerciales y encarecen los precios de los productos importados.
Effect of Processing Parameters on the Thermal and Electrical Properties of Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Plated Carbon Fiber Heating Elements
Authors: Choi Bo-Kyung , Park Soo-Jin , Seo Min-Kang
Published: January 2020

Carbon fibers (CFs) were plated with nickel-phosphorus (Ni-P) using an electroless plating process. The effects of the process parameters such as heat treatment temperature, heat treatment time, and the pH of the plating bath on electroless Ni-P plating were investigated. The structure, elemental composition, and thermal and electrical properties of Ni-P plated CFs (MCF) were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), a four-probe volume resistivity tester, and an infrared thermal imaging camera, respectively. The XRD indicated the presence of amorphous and crystalline phases of Ni and Ni-P. The MCF were able to perform at high temperatures because of their higher thermal conductivity. A heat treatment temperature of 300 °C, a heat treatment time of 4 h, and a pH of 8.5 were found to be optimum for obtaining MCF with desirable thermal and electrical properties.
Correlation of Feedstock Powder Characteristics with Microstructure, Composition, and Mechanical Properties of La2Ce2O7 Coatings Produced by Plasma Spray-Physical Vapor Deposition
Authors: Zhao Cong , He Wenting , He Jian , Wei Liangliang , Guo Hongbo
Published: January 2020

By virtue of plasma spray-physical vapor deposition (PS-PVD) process, coatings in possession of columnar structures can be obtained by suitable processing parameters coupled with specially designed powder feedstock. In this paper, the influence of powder characteristics on the La2Ce2O7 (LC) coating microstructures was investigated by using three kinds of feedstock powders with same PS-PVD processing parameters. It was found that small agglomerated feedstock, weak binding strength, and small primary particle sizes can enhance the feedstock evaporation rate, thus obtaining well columnar structured coatings. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns revealed that except for a very small amount of La2O3 the main phase of all the coatings is LC. The La/Ce atomic ratios reduced in the coatings compared to the feedstocks, especially the coatings with better columnar structure. Super-lattice patterns were observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM), which means that the LC phase is supposed to be pyrochlore structure. Furthermore, the mechanical properties evaluated by nano-indentation tests indicated that both the hardness and Young’s modulus of each coating show negative correlations with the porosity inside the columns.
Biomineralization of Carbonate Minerals Induced by The Moderate Halophile Staphylococcus Warneri YXY2
Authors: Han Yu , Sun Bin , Yan Huaxiao , Tucker Maurice , Zhao Yanhong , Zhou Jingxuan , Zhao Yifan , Zhao Hui
Published: January 2020

Although biomineralization of minerals induced by microorganisms has been widely reported, the mechanisms of biomineralization and the characteristics of the biominerals precipitated needs to be studied further. In this study, Staphylococcus warneri YXY2, a moderate halophile, was used to induce the precipitation of carbonate minerals at various Mg/Ca molar ratios. To investigate the biomineralization mechanism, the growth curve, pH changes, ammonia test, the concentration of bicarbonate and carbonate ions, and the activity of carbonic anhydrase (CA) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were determined. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy - energy disperse spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), and stable carbon isotope analyses were used to characterize the minerals. The obtained biotic minerals were calcite, vaterite, Mg-rich calcite, and aragonite crystals. The crystallinity of aragonite decreased with increasing Mg/Ca ratios. The preferred orientation, diverse morphologies, organic substances, and more negative stable carbon isotope values proved the biogenesis of these carbonate minerals. The presence of Mg in the biotic aragonite crystals was likely related to the acidic amino acids which also facilitated the nucleation of minerals on/in the extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions were able to enter into the YXY2 bacteria to induce intracellular biomineralization. Dynamics simulation using Material Studio software proved that different adsorption energies of Glutamic acid (Glu) adsorbed onto different crystal planes of aragonite led to the preferred orientation of aragonite. This study helps to deepen our understanding of biomineralization mechanisms and may be helpful to distinguish biotic minerals from abiotic minerals.
The Quality of Blood is not Affected by Drone Transport: An Evidential Study of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conveyance of Transfusion Material in Japan
Authors: Yakushiji Fumiatsu , Yakushiji Koki , Murata Mikio , Hiroi Naoki , Takeda Keiji , Fujita Hiroshi
Published: January 2020

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are used in Rwanda for transfusion transport, but they have not yet been used in Japan. This technology holds promise for transporting medical supplies during disasters or to remote places where the terrain makes it difficult to travel by land. One of the difficulties in using UAVs is the temperature-control requirements for red blood cell (RBC) solutions, i.e., 2 °C to 6 °C according to Japanese regulations. This study aimed to describe the effectiveness of UAV-based transport of RBC solution. For testing, we gradually increased the UAV travel distance, monitored the temperature of the RBC solution, and conducted laboratory tests to check the integrity of the blood sample. Lactate dehydrogenase (LD) was used as a hemolytic index to indicate the effect of the UAV flight on the blood samples. The UAV was able to exceed 7 km of travel distance despite the relatively heavy load needed for the RBC solution storage. The LD level was not significantly different between the flight and non-flight (control) samples. However, we were not able to completely maintain a temperature of 2 °C to 6 °C; nonetheless, the deviation was within the safe range.
Electric Double Layers with Surface Charge Regulation Using Density Functional Theory
Authors: Gillespie Dirk , Petsev Dimiter N. , van Swol Frank
Published: January 2020

Surprisingly, the local structure of electrolyte solutions in electric double layers is primarily determined by the solvent. This is initially unexpected as the solvent is usually a neutral species and not a subject to dominant Coulombic interactions. Part of the solvent dominance in determining the local structure is simply due to the much larger number of solvent molecules in a typical electrolyte solution.The dominant local packing of solvent then creates a space left for the charged species. Our classical density functional theory work demonstrates that the solvent structural effect strongly couples to the surface chemistry, which governs the charge and potential. In this article we address some outstanding questions relating double layer modeling. Firstly, we address the role of ion-ion correlations that go beyond mean field correlations. Secondly we consider the effects of a density dependent dielectric constant which is crucial in the description of a electrolyte-vapor interface.
Phase Transitions in Spatial Connectivity during Influenza Pandemics
Authors: Harding Nathan , Spinney Richard , Prokopenko Mikhail
Published: January 2020

We investigated phase transitions in spatial connectivity during influenza pandemics, relating epidemic thresholds to the formation of clusters defined in terms of average infection. We employed a large-scale agent-based model of influenza spread at a national level: the Australian Census-based Epidemic Model (AceMod). In using the AceMod simulation framework, which leverages the 2016 Australian census data and generates a surrogate population of ≈23.4 million agents, we analysed the spread of simulated epidemics across geographical regions defined according to the Australian Statistical Geography Standard. We considered adjacent geographic regions with above average prevalence to be connected, and the resultant spatial connectivity was then analysed at specific time points of the epidemic. Specifically, we focused on the times when the epidemic prevalence peaks, either nationally (first wave) or at a community level (second wave). Using the percolation theory, we quantified the connectivity and identified critical regimes corresponding to abrupt changes in patterns of the spatial distribution of infection. The analysis of criticality is confirmed by computing Fisher Information in a model-independent way. The results suggest that the post-critical phase is characterised by different spatial patterns of infection developed during the first or second waves (distinguishing urban and rural epidemic peaks).
Modeling and Fault Propagation Analysis of Cyber–Physical Power System
Authors: Guo Xiaoxiao , Tan Yanghong , Wang Feng
Published: January 2020

In cyber–physical power systems (CPPSs), the interaction mechanisms between physical systems and cyber systems are becoming more and more complicated. Their deep integration has brought new unstable factors to the system. Faults or attacks may cause a chain reaction, such as control failure, state deterioration, or even outage, which seriously threatens the safe and stable operation of power grids. In this paper, given the interaction mechanisms, we propose an interdependent model of CPPS, based on a characteristic association method. Utilizing this model, we can study the fault propagation mechanisms when faulty or under cyber-attack. Simulation results quantitatively reveal the propagation process of fault risks and the impacts on the CPPS due to the change of state quantity of the system model.
A Review of Advanced Algebraic Approaches Enabling Network Tomography for Future Network Infrastructures
Authors: Kakkavas Grigorios , Gkatzioura Despoina , Karyotis Vasileios , Papavassiliou Symeon
Published: January 2020

Network tomography has emerged as one of the lean approaches for efficient network monitoring, especially aiming at addressing the ever-increasing requirements for scaling and efficiency in modern network architectures and infrastructures. In this paper, we explore network coding and compressed sensing as enabling technologies in the context of network tomography. Both approaches capitalize on algebraic tools for achieving accuracy while allowing scaling of operation as the size of the monitored network increases. Initially, a brief overview of the tomographic problems and the related classification of methods is provided to better comprehend the problems encountered and solutions provided to date. Subsequently, we present representative approaches that employ either one of the aforementioned technologies and we comparatively describe their fundamental operation. Eventually, we provide a qualitative comparison of features and approaches that can be used for further research and technology development for network monitoring in future Internet infrastructures.
Effects of A Personalized Intervention Program on the Biochemical and Hematological Profile in Community Dwelling Old Adults—The AGA@4life Intervention Model
Authors: Caseiro Armando , Rocha Clara , Silva Ana Margarida , Ferreira Carla , Silva Isabel , Clemente Mariana , Cipriano Inês , Saraiva Marina , Barreira Rogério , Azenha Joana , Loureiro Maria Helena , Martins Anabela , Pereira Telmo
Published: January 2020

Aging is a social and economic challenge of the highest importance and a multidisciplinary intervention seems to be a promising approach for improving the quality of life of elderly individuals. This project was designed aimed at promoting an active and healthy aging through the implementation of an intervention program based on the comprehensive geriatric assessment model (AGA@4life), focused on promoting health and wellbeing, independence and autonomy, mobility, and social inclusion. A non-randomized interventional study was designed to evaluate the effect of only a dietetic and nutritional approach (control group (CG)) and the combination of a tailored exercise program and a dietetic and nutritional approach (intervention group (IG)) in the biochemical and hematological profile of older adults in the framework of AGA@4life. The 34 participants enrolled, aged 65 years or over, were subject to a thorough baseline (T0) multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluation, including the gathering of clinical information and a battery of biochemical and hematological determinations, and reevaluated after eight weeks of intervention (T1). Between T0 and T1, an increase in albumin and total proteins serum levels were observed in both groups (p < 0.01); the hematological profile in CG and IG showed an increase in red cell count and hemoglobin (p < 0.05). In IG, an increase of HDL cholesterol (p < 0.001) and a decrease of triglycerides (p = 0.001) were still observed. The AGA@4life multidisciplinary intervention improved the hematological and biochemical profile of old adults, potentially contributing to delay the development of several aging comorbidities and increase the quality of life of participants.
Carbonic Anhydrase XII Expression Is Modulated during Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition and Regulated through Protein Kinase C Signaling
Authors: Vergara Daniele , Ravaioli Sara , Fonzi Eugenio , Adamo Loredaria , Damato Marina , Bravaccini Sara , Pirini Francesca , Gaballo Antonio , Barbano Raffaela , Pasculli Barbara , Franck Julien , Fournier Isabelle , Salzet Michel , Maffia Michele
Published: January 2020

Members of the carbonic anhydrase family are functionally involved in the regulation of intracellular and extracellular pH in physiological and pathological conditions. Their expression is finely regulated to maintain a strict control on cellular homeostasis, and it is dependent on the activation of extracellular and intracellular signaling pathways. Combining RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), NanoString, and bioinformatics data, we demonstrated that the expression of carbonic anhydrase 12 (CAXII) is significantly different in luminal and triple negative breast cancer (BC) models and patients, and is associated with the activation of an epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) program. In BC models, the phorbol ester 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-mediated activation of protein kinase C (PKC) induced a down-regulation of CAXII with a concomitant modulation of other members of the transport metabolon, including CAIX and the sodium bicarbonate cotransporter 3 (NBCn1). This is associated with a remodeling of tumor glycolytic metabolism induced after PKC activation. Overall, this analysis highlights the dynamic nature of transport metabolom and identifies signaling pathways finely regulating this plasticity.