bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Taxonomic Position of Entomoparasitic Nematodes Isolated from Fleas in Gorno-Altai High-Mountain Natural Plague Focus
Authors: Oglodin E. G. , Tokmakova E. G. , Nikiforov K. A. , Denisov A. V. , Sharapova N. A. , Eroshenko G. A.
Published: July 2018

Objective of the study was to investigate entomoparasitic nematodes from rodent fleas, collected in Gorno-Altai high-mountain natural plague focus in 2016–2017, with identification of their taxonomic status. Materials and methods. Given are the results of morphological and genetic analysis of entomoparasitic nematodes – parasites of fleas Amphipsylla primaris primaris living on flat-headed high-mountain voles Alticola strelzovi, fleas Rhadinopsylla li transbaicalica of Daurian pika Ochotona dauurica, fleas Rhadinopsylla dahurica, collected at the burrows of the rodents. Results and conclusions. Identified have been nucleotide sequences of ITS2 spacer region of ribosomal operon in entomoparasitic nematodes of three flea species: Amphipsylla primaris primaris, Rhadinopsylla li transbaicalica, and Rhadinopsylla dahurica. Based on comparative phylogenetic analysis and identified high percentage of homology of the stated nucleotide sequences (92–99 %), appurtenance to Rubzovinema spp. species and close relation to earlier proposed by us multi-host species Rubzovinema polyxenica from C. tesquorum, A. rossica, and C. secundus fleas from Volga-Ural steppe plague focus has been established. For the first time ever separate branch of evolution of entomoparasitic nematodes – flea parasites, represented by Rubzovinema ssp., has been identified. Determined has been wide spread of Rubzovinema ssp. nematodes in biocenoses of steppe zone of Russia across Precaspian territory and Altai Mountains.
A Catalog of Selected Caddo Ceramic Vessels in the Buddy Jones Collection at the Gregg County Historical Museum
Authors: Perttula Timothy , Selden Robert Z. , Nelson Bo
Published: July 2018

This publications presents information and images of 420 Caddo ceramic vessels from several different parts of East Texas. These vessels are in the Buddy Calvin Jones collection at the Gregg County Historical Museum (GCHM) in Longview, Texas. They represent unassociated funerary objects under the provisions of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Our purpose in producing this publication is to make this information available to those in the professional and avocational archaeological community with a serious interest in the native history of the Caddo Indian peoples; as well as to the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; and to the general public. The information presented here on Caddo ceramic vessel forms and decorative styles should be useful in current and future syntheses of East Texas Caddo ceramic traditions from ca. A.D. 1200 to the late 17th century, if not later.

The provenience of these vessels by site and/or burial feature is not known, but because Caddo ceramic vessels from different parts of East Texas have distinctive decorations, vessel forms, and rim/ lip treatment, we have been able to sort much of this vessel assemblage by age and/or region. This includes several vessels of Middle Caddo period (ca. A.D. 1200- 1450) age that are likely from the mid-Sabine River basin, vessels from sites in the ca. A.D. 1450-1680 Titus phase area in the Big Cypress and mid-Sabine River basins, and vessels from sites in the upper Neches River basin from ca. A.D. 1400-1650 Frankston phase and post-A.D. 1650 Allen phase sites. Unfortunately, there remain a number of vessels in this assemblage that are undecorated or have less distinctive stylistic characteristics, and at the present time they are considered to be from unknown ceramic assemblage contexts in East Texas Caddo sites. Hopefully further study of the entire Buddy Calvin Jones collections, along with the examination of all available records and notes (including records and notes not yet provided to the GCHM), will lead to the identification of more specific provenience assignments to the latter group of vessels.
Mortalidad materna y leyes de aborto en México: comentarios al artículo de Koch y colaboradores
Authors: Saavedra-Avendaño Biani , Schiavon Raffaela , Darney Blair G
Published: July 2018

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Diseño de un cuestionario de actitudes hacia el aborto inducido
Authors: Marván María Luisa , Lagunes-Córdoba Roberto , Orihuela-Cortés Fabiola
Published: July 2018

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Bacterial species diversity as an indicator of dibromonitrilopropionamide (DBNPA) biocide efficacy
Authors: Reynolds-Clausen Kelley , Surridge-Talbot Karen , Botes Marelize , Eugene Cloete T.
Published: July 2018

Microorganism growth in industrial systems is controlled through the use of biocides and biodispersants. There is, however, no simple means of determining the efficacy of these control mechanisms, but it is currently tested using complex bacterial culturing techniques. Biolog Ecoplates® have been used to detect bacterial population changes in various communities. These microtitre plates comprise 31 different carbon substrates (in triplicate) with wells. When a sample is added to the wells, bacteria capable of metabolising the relevant carbon sources respire the substrates, causing the tetrazolium dye in the well to turn purple, indicating a positive result. Hypothetically, the higher the microbial diversity, the more substrates will be utilised and vice versa. The objective of this study was to test this hypothesis, using Biolog Ecoplates® as a potential simple indicator to determine the efficiency of a biocide to control microbial growth in cooling water systems by monitoring the changes in the microbial metabolic pattern. This study proved the hypothesis using Biolog Ecoplates®, indicating that the addition of biocides at various concentrations resulted in fewer substrates being utilised, indicative of a decrease in microbial species diversity.
THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Authors: Spartak A. N.
Published: July 2018

The article considers modern concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, its basic components, effects on production, business processes, value and supply chains. The author has specified five most important effects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on international trade and global commerce: shifts in the structure and configuration of international trade, including flow of many operations with real goods and services into digital space and trade localization impulses on part of distributed manufacturing and decentralized value chains; enhancing global competition and its shift to non-material sphere; appearance of the new formats and opportunities for international business due to digitalization, more inclusive cross-border commerce and expansion of cloud employment; regulatory changes to deal with fast growing digital trade with participation of companies, entrepreneurs, households and actually beyond national jurisdictions, emergence of the new generation above the border disciplines related to regulation of commercial relations in virtual space; systemic effects of technological transformation on international trade, i. a. blurring of lines between crossborder and domestic operations in the globalized digital environment, erosion of the concept of foreign trade specialization traditionally determined by the availability of factors of production and necessary competences. Many of the expected changes will have radical character for existing view of international trade. Understanding of these changes is of vital importance for elaboration of the effective external positioning strategy for Russia.
TRUMP’S TAX REFORM AND AMERICAN BUSINESS
Authors: Aksenov P. A.
Published: July 2018

The key aim of the Trump’s large-scale tax reform is to stimulate economic growth by lowering tax rates and providing tax deductions. The article examines the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on American business and macroeconomic indicators. Reduced tax rates create significant advantages for companies doing business in the United States. Companies, primarily small businesses, expected to use additional cash for capital investments and development. Lowering tax rates will attract large corporations to invest in opening new facilities in the United States. The author analyzed the expert assessments and US GDP growth forecasts in the current and alternative scenario, as well as the impact of the Act on the growth of budget expenditures. Reform requires significant expenses and will cause budget deficit and public debt growth in the coming years, which can completely neutralize the positive effects at the micro level in the long term. However, tax incentives trigger market growth mechanisms in the economy, which helps to make the problem of growing public debt manageable and to overcome cyclical economic crises with less losses.
The Impact of Phytosterols on the Healthy and Diseased Brain
Authors: Dierckx Tess , Bogie Jeroen F.J. , Hendriks Jerome J.A.
Published: July 2018

The central nervous system (CNS) is the most cholesterol-rich organ in mammals.
Cholesterol homeostasis is essential for proper brain functioning and dysregulation of
cholesterol metabolism can lead to neurological problems. Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer’s
disease (AD) are examples of neurological diseases that are characterized by a disturbed
cholesterol metabolism. Phytosterols (PS) are plant-derived components that structurally
and functionally resemble cholesterol. PS are known for their cholesterol-lowering
properties. Due to their ability to reach the brain, researchers have started to investigate the
physiological role of PS in the CNS. In this review, the metabolism and function of PS in
the diseased and healthy CNS are discussed.
The Large Conductance Calcium- and Voltage-activated Potassium Channel (BK) and Epilepsy
Authors: Zang Kai , Zhang Yuwen , Hu Jie , Wang Yun
Published: July 2018

Background & Objective: The large conductance, calcium- and voltage-activated potassium
channels (BK) are widely distributed channel proteins which exist in virtually every cell type of
mammals and function to influence membrane excitability and Ca2+ signaling. BK channels can be activated
by the increase of the intracellular Ca2+ concentration, a consequence of neuronal excitation,
and then terminate the action potential with the outward K+ flux. Moreover, after-hyperpolarization
induced by BK channels closes Cav channels and thus precludes excessive Ca2+ influx. Considering
this negative feedback effect, BK channel seemly acts to decrease membrane excitability in order to
prevent hyperexcitation which is a typical characteristic of epilepsy. Therefore, one may reasonably
suppose that membrane excitability would increase when the BK channel activity decreases. However,
the membrane excitability displays elevation when the function of BK channel is under either upregulated
or down-regulated status. Factors altering the activity of BK channels, such as gene mutations,
polymorphism, channel openers or blockers that lead to loss- or gain-of-function, have all been
linked to epilepsy onset.

Conclusion:

The aim of this review is to summarize existing knowledge and recent findings on the
molecular properties, signaling complex and channel dysfunction of the BK channels with a particular
attention to the possible relevance to the pathophysiology of epilepsy.
Overview of the Recent Advances in Pathophysiology and Treatment for Autism
Authors: Famitafreshi Hamidreza , Karimian Morteza
Published: July 2018

Background & Objective:

Autism is a developmental disorder that manifests itself in early
childhood. Autism is characterized by inability to acquire social skills, repetitive behaviors and failure
of speech and nonverbal communication development. Recent studies have shown that genetic mutations
occur in majority of individuals with autism. These mutations cause a variety of disorders that
ultimately lead to brain disorders. It is noteworthy that all mutations do not follow the same pattern.
They encompass various kinds of mutations. Autism needs to be treated during childhood as untreated
patients usually do not progress to the later stages of development. In this regard, many studies have
been performed and numerous treatments have been proposed to improve the outcome of this disease.

Conclusion:

In this review, we have discussed new advancements made in understanding the pathophysiology
of autism. Furthermore, we have also discussed new treatments which have been proposed
and have successfully translated affected children. Overall, it is concluded that new advances have
largely helped these patients.
Una región interpromotora incrementa la transcripción del gen argK, que codifica para la ornitina carbamoiltransferasa resistente a la faseolotoxina en Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola
Authors: Hernández-Flores José Luis , Álvarez-Morales Ariel , De la Torre-Zavala Susana , Hernández-Soriano Laura , Chacón-López Alejandra , Montalvo-González Efigenia , Aguilera Selene
Published: July 2018

Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola, es el agente causal del tizón del halo del frijol, una enfermedad que se caracteriza por presentar lesiones acuosas rodeadas por un halo clorótico, el cual es producido por la acción de la faseolotoxina, una toxina no específica del hospedero, producida de manera óptima entre 18°C a 20°C. Para protegerse de su propia toxina, P. syringae pv. phaseolicola posee una ornitina carbamoyl-transferasa (OCTasa) resistente a la faseolotoxina (ROCT) codificada por argK, que es expresada bajo las condiciones de síntesis de la faseolotoxina. El promotor de argK es divergente al promotor de phtABC y ambos comparten una región interpromotora. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar la función de la región interpromotora sobre la transcripción de argK en P. syringae pv. phaseolicola. Para esto, se llevaron a cabo deleciones de la región interpromotora y se evaluó la transcripción de argK en un sistema heterólogo. También se determinó el efecto de múltiples copias de la región interpromotora sobre la producción de la faseolotoxina. Los resultados obtenidos  mostraron que  esta región es necesaria para incrementar la transcripción de argK. Adicionalmente, cuando se ponen múltiples copias de esta región, se interfiere con la termorregulación de la faseolotoxina a 28°C en la cepa de P. syringae pv. phaseolicola NPS3121.
Evaluación de la capacidad de inhibición de hemólisis oxidativa y actividad antimicrobiana de fracciones peptídicas obtenidas de la hidrólisis de proteínas de huevo, leche y soya usando proteasas extraídas de Bromelia pinguin y Bromelia karatas
Authors: Aguilera-Aguirre Selene , Meza-Espinoza Libier , Hernández-Mendoza Adrián , Vallejo-Córdoba Belinda , González-Córdova Aarón F. , Montalvo-González Efigenia
Published: July 2018

Los hidrolizados proteínicos son una fuente de péptidos bioactivos (PB) y estos compuestos pueden ejercer un papel importante en la salud humana debido a sus diferentes acividades biológicas. El uso de proteasas de origen vegetal es una alternativa potencial para producir PB. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la capacidad de inhibición de la hemólisis oxidativa (IHO) y actividad antimicrobiana de hidrolizados y fracciones peptídicas obtenidas de la hidrólisis de proteínas de huevo (ovoalbúmina), leche y soya, con proteasas extraídas de frutos de Bromelia pinguin y Bromelia karatas. En general, todos los hidrolizados y fracciones peptídicas presentaron una alta IHO, siendo la fracción peptídica de ≤1 kDa, obtenida de la hidrólisis de ovoalbúmina con proteasas de B. karatas, la que presentó mayor actividad (98.19%). En contraste, ninguno de los hidrolizados registró actividad antimicrobiana, mientras que las fracciones peptídicas (≤5, ≤10 y ≤30 kDa), obtenidas de la hidrólisis de leche con proteasas de B. pinguin, mostraron la mayor actividad antimicrobina (22.26-23.79% de inhibición), contra Listeria innocua. Los resultados resaltan el potencial de las proteasas de B. pinguin y B. karatas para hidrolizar proteínas de diferentes alimentos y generar hidrolizados y PB con alta actividad antioxidante.
Politique de la concurrence et intégration des marchés intérieurs : analyse comparative entre les perspectives canadienne et européenne (U.E)
Authors: Diawara Karounga
Published: July 2018

L’objet de cet article est d’analyser les objectifs de la politique de la concurrence au Canada et en Europe relativement à l’objectif d’intégration des marchés intérieur. L’auteur montre que les politiques canadienne et européenne en matière de concurrence n’ont pas les mêmes orientations quant à l’objectif d’intégration des marchés intérieurs. Tandis qu’en Europe, la législation antitrust constitue un moyen pour parvenir à l’objectif essentiel d’édification d’un marché intérieur; au Canada, les règles de la concurrence visent d’abord et avant tout à promouvoir l’efficience économique et à lutter contre le gaspillage des ressources économiques rares. Dans la première partie, l’auteur met en exergue cette différence d’orientation en insistant sur les contextes constitutionnels et historiques qui expliquent cette différence. Dans la seconde partie, l’auteur analyse la nature juridique différente des deux regroupements d’États qui constitue le fondement principal de cette différence. L’auteur démontre que la nature économique du Traité CE a facilité, dès le début, une politique européenne de la concurrence tournée vers l’érection d’un marché intérieur ouvert et concurrentiel. Alors qu’au Canada, la nature politique de la fédération n’a pas permis d’orienter la politique de concurrence vers l’intégration des marchés provinciaux.
How the EU supports the Bush doctrine
Authors: Zyla Benjamin
Published: July 2018

Soon after the terrorist attacks on September 11th, the Bush administration announced a new national security strategy. Soon thereafter, this strategic document was denounced in European capitals as ‘cowboyesk’ and isolationist. Particular dislike was announced about the strategy of pre-emption in domestic affairs of other states. Under this plan Washington reserved the right to send U.S. soldiers abroad to intervene in countries before they can pose a threat to the United States. In addition, many officials in Europe rejected Washington’s assertion of withdrawing from its membership in the international criminal court, the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, and the Kyoto Protocol; it was perceived as a unilateralist foreign policy that rejects America’s responsibility in the world. However, what some analysts and commentators neglect to see is that the Bush doctrine also shows elements of Wilsonianism, a policy named after former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson who stood for promoting democracy, human rights, freedom and effective in international affairs. The European Union published their first security strategy a year after the U.S. published theirs. Interestingly, Brussels advocated similar strategies and concepts to the US strategy. Similarities can be see in both strategies in their messianic approach to create a better world and promote more international oder. This paper argues that despite the unilateralist tone of the current U.S. national security policy, the European strategy and its American counterpart share the same values of how to conduct and what to achieve in international affairs. Consequently, the two strategies can be seen as complementary to each other, not contradictory. The paper will first address the nature of the U.S. national security strategy before analyzing the European security strategy while making reference, in both cases, to the Wilsonian tradition of international affairs.
“Rolling Up the Sleeves”1 How EU policy towards Serbia and Montenegro acts as the glue that holds the State Union together?
Authors: Papic Marko
Published: July 2018

The most powerful tool of EU foreign policy in dealing with potential candidate countries (and beyond) is that of political conditionality. The successes of this policy, as well as its spectacular failures, have been largely well documented by the political science research community. Far less research, however, goes into explaining the scenarios where the EU goes “beyond conditionality” (Teokarevic 2003) in its dealings with potential candidates for membership in the EU. The goal of this paper is to explain the extremely intensive and pro-active EU involvement in the drafting of the Constitution of Serbia and Montenegro and the subsequent attempts by Brussels to determine the future nature of the union between these neighboring republics. In answering this question the paper looks at the history of EU’s involvement in the region and attempts to provide a theoretical framework that can best provide the explanation for the motivation of EU’s policy makers to utilize such a direct strategy of involvement that goes far “beyond conditionality”.The conclusions of this paper are that EU went “beyond conditionality” in dealing with Serbia and Montenegro on two levels: functional and theoretical. On the functional level, EU did not employ the principle of conditionality per se. Instead of placing conditions on Serbia and Montenegro and then cajoling the two to settle their differences (both pre-State Union agreement and post-Action Plan), EU actually went in and was actively involved, “beyond conditionality”, in resolving problems that arose from the weak State Union (harmonizing the financial systems, parliamentary referendum crisis, independence referendum rules clarification and public declarations supporting the State Union).On a more theoretical level of foreign policy preference formation, conditionality had been replaced by ‘high politics’ (similar to the cases of Romania, Bulgaria and Macedonia). This can be explained both by a bureaucratic/institutional approach that draws upon neo-functionalism and the constructivist approach, in particular in terms of how the EU constructs its foreign policy preferences. The case of Serbia and Montenegro, which because of its volatility is probably the most important accession case, shows us that high politics indeed rule out in the end of the day and that the EU is read and willing to “look the other way” on a number of its own conditions, for the sake of realpolitik.
Hybridizing UN Peace Operations: The Role of the European Union and Canada
Authors: St-Pierre Kristine
Published: July 2018

The prevalence of hybrid peacekeeping missions on the international stage underscores the increasing flexibility with which the UN can meet the peacekeeping demand. This flexibility results from the growing number of actors that the UN can rely on, allowing in turn for more diverse responses to conflict. However, current confusion surrounding hybrid missions points to the need to further clarify the role of regional actors in hybrid missions and elaborate on the implication of these missions for UN peacekeeping. This paper thus discusses the importance of hybrid missions in peace operations by examining the current nature of European Union (EU) and Canadian contributions to peace operations, and by analysing the implications of these contributions for hybrid missions and UN peacekeeping in general.
The Post-1989 World: A Crisis of Western Identity
Authors: Chira Gabriela Elena , Chira-Pascanut Constantin
Published: July 2018

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Christianity and Tolerance: A Genealogy of European Identity
Authors: Augenstein Daniel
Published: July 2018

In the process of European constitutionalisation, the European Union continues to struggle for an identity that can generate widespread support amongst its peoples. Against this background it has been suggested by some that a European identity should embrace the Christian values that underpin Europe’s national traditions and cultures. In this paper I shall argue that, instead of relying on a communitarian vision of a ‘Christian Europe’, a European identity should build on a culture of religious tolerance. A European culture of religious tolerance draws on the enduring of difference and the acknowledgement of persisting and intractable conflict as essential experiences of Europe’s Christian past. Thus understood, tolerance lies at the roots of a European identity. At the same time, and through the conditional inclusion of religious diversity in the European Nation-States, a European culture of religious tolerance creates over time new commonalities between Europe’s religiously permeated national traditions. Thus understood, tolerance only brings about the conditions for the development of a supranational European identity that amounts to more than (the sum of) its national counterparts.
Money, Security, and the Relationships of Trust: Toward an Integrated Understanding of Gorbachev's Role in German Unity
Authors: Eedy Sean
Published: July 2018

Constructivist theory has been part of the historiography of the Cold War's end and the unification of Germany since the late 1990s. However, much of the literature on the subject of Gorbachev and German unity interprets events using security and economics as having dictated Soviet policy of the period. This paper discusses Materialist, Realist, and Constructivist theories and their necessary interaction to provide a more thorough analysis of Gorbachev's role in German unity. It argues not only that German Unification was the unforeseen byproduct of Gorbachev's policies meant to revitalize the Soviet economy, but also that German unity was not possible until Gorbachev's economic and security concerns for the USSR's future were allayed. These concerns were not addressed by traditional measures, but through the trust developed between Gorbachev, West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, and the Federal Republic of Germany. Constructivist theory adds significant dimensions to the existing interpretations of Materialist and Realist theories in explaining how Gorbachev addressed Soviet concerns and policies of reform during the process of German unification where earlier confrontationist policies failed.
The Evolution of the European Neighbourhood Policy and the Current Challenges of a Disintegrated Neighbourhood
Authors: Ghazaryan Narine
Published: July 2018

The paper traces the evolution of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) since its origins until the present day. The ENP was initiated in 2003 attracting vast institutional and scholarly interest in its various aspects. The extraordinary events of the Arab Spring revolutions in the Southern neighbourhood prompted a renewed interest towards the ENP despite the internal economic turmoil faced by the European Union (EU) and its Member States. The EU institutions undertook a substantive revision of the policy in 2011 in addition to the regional split that had taken place previously. The legal framework of the ENP, comprising its objectives, methodology and instruments, is analysed to reveal the various stages of the existence of the policy and the shortcomings undermining its success. The initial stage of policy formation, the subsequent impact of the Treaty of Lisbon, and the most current state of affairs with a regional emphasis will be addressed in sequence.
Hydrogeology of Karang Mumus Watershed in Samarinda, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia
Authors: Devy Shalaho Dina
Published: July 2018

Samarinda is part of an anticlinorium, which is marked by the existence of many anticlines. In addition, various types of rock and aquifer can be found in the city due to the uniqueness of geological structure of the area. Nevertheless, the literature are lacking attention of hydrogeological condition of this area. This research aims to determine the hydrogeology of the Karang Mumus watershed, particularly in relation to its geology and land use conditions. The research uses an inductive method, with an analytical approach consisting of a study of the land use, hydrological conditions, geology, geomorphology and hydrogeology. The Karang Mumus watershed can be divided into three hydrogeological layers: (1) an aquitard layer, the top layer, which has a hydraulic conductivity of 4.3 × 10-6 m/sec, and is dominated by siltstone; (2) an aquifer layer in the middle, with a hydraulic conductivity of 2.6 × 10-4 m/sec, dominated by sand and sandstone; and (3) an aquiclude layer occupying the lower layer, with a hydraulic conductivity of 1.6 × 10-11 m/sec, and which is dominated by claystone.
A Tree Story: Narratives of Paraserianthes Falcataria L. Nielsen (Falcata) Farmers
Authors: Dacanay Lorlaine Retes
Published: July 2018

The study narrates the plantation to industrialization processes of Falcata trees through the lens of the Falcata farmers. It recounts the: a) pre-planting story, b) planting story, c) harvest story, d) market story, and e) industry story. This is a narrative research, using post-structuralist approach, and putting forth three philosophical stances: logical positivism, narrative fidelity, and aesthetic finality. Pre-planting story progresses from the motivation of the farmers to plant and his challenges prior to planting season, soil and land preparation, and seedling choice. Planting Story is about the soil, financial matters, trees and the government support to the farming activities. Harvesting Story depends on the land area to be harvested, harvesting mode, harvesting activities and the owner’s return of his investment. Market Story encompasses the search and selection of buyers; and the projected income if the trees are sold. Industrialization Story from the hind sight of the farmers. They only presume that these trees are made into particular products; but the method of making them is unknown to the farmers. The stories of assuring and distressful outlooks of tree farmers reveal much about the Falcata tree industry. Maintaining the stand point of narration, it is revealed that marketing comes before harvesting; and thus alters the order of narrative structure and content.Keywords: Falcata trees, Farmer’s Perspectives, Narrative Research, Tree Farming, Timber Species, Philippines, Asia
El Operativo Independencia en Clarín. Una primera experiencia de comunicación masiva del terrorismo de Estado
Authors: Iturralde Micaela
Published: July 2018

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo estudiar las estructuras narrativas y los marcos enunciativos con los que el diario Clarín construyó una interpretación sobre la violencia represiva a lo largo de 1975, durante el primer año del llamado Operativo Independencia. Propone una metodología cualitativa centrada principalmente en el análisis de los discursos periodísticos producidos por el diario, los cuales fueron entrecruzados con documentos oficiales de la dictadura como los reglamentos militares que sistematizaron el ejercicio represivo. Como resultado, establece que por la relevancia que adquirió esta cobertura periodística y por las novedades que implicó en los modos de construcción noticiosa, es posible considerarla como la primera experiencia de comunicación masiva del terrorismo de Estado, dado que durante ella se empezaron a construir y a poner en circulación los marcos interpretativos que otorgaron legitimidad y justificación a la instrumentalización del plan represivo.
Entre la antigua ocupación y la modernización liberal. Una primera mirada de conjunto sobre pueblos, ejidos y campos criollos e indígenas en la frontera sur de Buenos Aires (siglo XIX)
Authors: Barcos María Fernanda , Lanteri Sol
Published: July 2018

Este trabajo muestra los primeros resultados de una investigación histórica en curso que intenta abordar la relación “pueblo, ejido y campo” junto a las tierras indígenas. Nos proponemos examinar las características del establecimiento de los principales partidos de la región como Tapalqué y Azul, considerando de forma integral tanto el ámbito ejidal como el rural circundante en el mediano plazo. Como veremos, este espacio logra sintetizar la multiplicidad de formas de ocupación espontánea y oficial y las formas de interacción socio-étnicas que se fueron imponiendo en la provincia de Buenos Aires durante el siglo, dentro de un marco signado por tensiones, hibridaciones y vaivenes en una frontera en expansión.
Procesos participativos en la arquitectura residencial modular
Authors: Calleja Molina Manuel , Calabuig Débora Domingo
Published: July 2018

La arquitectura residencial modular de los años 60 y 70 centró su atención en el proceso de diseño para ofrecer así una soñada flexibilidad y adaptabilidad a los tiempos futuros. En algunos casos, las experiencias de participación de los usuarios se incorporaron al método abierto de trabajo, con el fin de ofrecer una variedad tipológica más cercana a las necesidades de sus moradores. En Valencia, dos casos de estudio permiten reconstruir el diálogo entre una cooperativa de vecinos y el arquitecto Alberto Sanchis Pérez, quien siempre consideró que su rol era simplemente el de proveer la forma construida adecuada para enriquecedoras vivencias comunitarias. Este artículo analiza los documentos del archivo del arquitecto, reconstruye el proceso de toma de decisiones y señala las consecuencias de la participación de los vecinos en el diseño final de las viviendas.
Penerapan Gaya Kepemimpinan Transformasional Dalam Manajemen PAUD di Kecamatan Sidorejo Salatiga
Authors: Senny Mei Hardika , Wijayaningsih Lanny , Kurniawan Mozes
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study is to prove that the transformational leadership style can be applied and to describe how it is applied in Early Childhood Education management in Sidorejo District of Salatiga. This descriptive qualitative research used the sampling using technique purposive. Techniques of collecting data using interviews, observation and documentation. Many phenomena researchers find in some kindergartens in the city of Salatiga are examples: many teachers resigned each year, they lack of motivation and awareness of their duties as teachers or perform tasks only because of rewards or punishment, and lack of trust and loyalty to the institution school. With the implementation of this transformational leadership style, it provides some positive impacts, principals being role models, encouraging subordinate performance, harmonizing the work environment, empowering employees, acting on the value system, continuously improving their capabilities, and having the ability to cope with complex situations. So with this study, the authors hope this transformational leadership style can be applied in school institutions that have not used this style of leadership, especially early childhood institutions because the results show that the transformational leadership style is very effective applied to early childhood education management.
Application of Chosen Methods of Robust Estimation: Baarda’s and Huber’s in Search for Outliers in the Real Estate Market Modeling
Authors: Śpiewak Beata
Published: July 2018

In the article, an attempt was made to compile a dataset which was devoid of outliers, on the example of Cracovian apartment market. Robust estimation was the tool which was used, but only its two methods were considered: Baarda’s and Huber’s. Huber’s method belongs to the so-called active methods which means that it allows to eliminate gross errors during the estimation of the parameters of multiple linear regression where a unit price is called a dependent variable or forecasted one. Baarda’s method is a passive method which is based on statistical tests and allows, after determining the parameters of a multiple linear regression model, to indicate the observations which may be burdened with gross errors. Thus both mentioned algorithms differ from each other substantially. In this publication, Baarda’s and Huber’s methods were compared in the context of their effectiveness for the analyzed dataset, and as tools of preparing the data for further analysis. The results showed that Baarda’s method is more appropriate for the analyzed dataset than Huber’s algorithm, but it does not mean that the active method is worse.
Analysis of the Entrepreneurship Level and Attitude in the Aspect of Starting-Up and Running Micro-Enterprises Among Students of Lublin Universities of Majors in Economics, Management, and Finance
Authors: Lahutta Dawid
Published: July 2018

Entrepreneurship has been a functioning term in academic literature for a long time, however, the research and discussions concerning its importance among the youth take more place in modern science. In economics, this term denotes a tendency to take new risks or seek and realize unconventional projects. The direct approach is to start and run one’s own business. A one-person business activity is the dominant form of an idea realization about the entrepreneurship on a small range. From the moment the annex I to an ordinance 364/2004 came to life, the micro-enterprise stands out as the most common when it comes to the size of one-person business activities. The article concentrates on the measurement and analysis of the level of businesses among students of Lublin universities, related mainly to the desire and initiative of starting-up and running one’s own business. The aim of the article is to increase the level of perception of the knowledge about the youth’s entrepreneurial attitude, especially those possessing extended economic and financial knowledge. The research was possible thanks to a survey covering the representative sample of the population of students of economics, management, and finance at Lublin universities. The choice of this sample was random and focused on different majors. The results and conclusions were collected according to the majors, age, gender, and previous experience of the responders.
The Impact of Warmia and Masuria Local Authorities on Entrepreneurship Development in the Business Location Factors Context
Authors: Marks-Bielska Renata , Serocka Izabela
Published: July 2018

Local authorities are a very important institution having a direct or indirect impact on attracting investors who significantly contribute to the entrepreneurship development at local and regional level. The main objective of the research was to evaluate the impact on entrepreneurship development in the business location factors context by Warmia and Masuria local authorities representing different types of communes. The results obtained allowed to determine in which type of commune, Warmia and Masuria local authorities actively supported the entrepreneurship development in their activity area and, among others, to indicate which location factors were less important, and which were gaining in importance in the business location process. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that local authorities of urban and urban-rural communes feel a stronger need to improve entrepreneurship development in their area. The research also showed that the location factors hierarchy shaped in a slightly different way depending on the perception of the local authorities representing different types of communes.
Income Inequality in Poland and the United Kingdom. Decomposition of the Theil Index
Authors: Muszyńska Joanna , Oczki Jarosław , Wędrowska Ewa
Published: July 2018

The aim of the article is to compare inequalities of the household disposable income in Poland and the UK. We analyse the Theil index for types of households in 2005 and 2014. We also aim at finding out how household types contribute to the level of overall income inequality in the UK and Poland. We calculate and decompose the Theil indices based on the equivalised disposable household income from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) database. We find that “two adults below 65 with no dependent children” household group is the main contributor to the overall Theil index in both countries. We also conclude that the between-group component of the Theil index decreases in Poland and increases in the UK and, in effect, in 2014, it is twice as high in the UK as in Poland.
KONJUNGSI EKSTRATEKSTUAL DALAM TEKS AL-MUTAWASSIMĪN
Authors: Yasin Dhimas Muhammad
Published: July 2018

This article, discussed the type, position, and function of extra-textual conjunctionin the text of Al-Mutawassimīn. This research uses descriptive qualitative research method. The data in this study are text and Al-Mutawassimīn text edits. Sources of data in this study are Al-Mutawassimīn manuscripts stored in the Library of Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat(PKBM) Pinilih, Soditan RT.01 / RW.03 Gumpang, Kartasura, Sukoharjo, Central Java with book number 900,331. Based on the assessment of the text, it can be concluded: extra-textual conjunction in the text of Al-Mutawassimīn, include: the conjunction adapun, the conjunction bermula, and the conjunction maka; conjunctions position adapunand bermula is located at the beginning of sentences, whereas the conjunction maka is located at the beginning of the sentence and at the end of the sentence. Extra-textual conjunction function is as an introductory discourse. Abstrak Tulisan ini membahas jenis, posisi, dan fungsi konjungsi ekstratekstual dalam teks Al-Mutawassimīn.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah teks dansuntingan teks Al-Mutawassimīn. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah naskah Al-Mutawassimīnyang tersimpan di Perpustakaan Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) Pinilih, Soditan RT01/RW03 Gumpang, Kartasura, Sukoharjo, Jawa Tengah dengan nomor buku 900.331.Berdasarkan pengkajianteks, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konjungsi ekstratekstual dalam teks Al-Mutawassimīn, meliputi konjungsi adapun, bermula, dan maka. Posisi konjungsi adapundan bermulaterletak diawal kalimat, sedangkan konjungsi maka terletak di awal kalimat dan tengahkalimat. Fungsi konjungsi ekstratekstual adalah sebagai wacana pengantar.
The role of Constitutional Courts in Transitional Justice: Colombia and South Africa
Authors: Palencia Tejedor Nadiehezka Paola
Published: July 2018

This work focuses on a compared analysis of the South Afri- can decision related to the “peace and reconciliation act” of this country’s Parliament, and the Colombian decision regarding the amendment of the constitution called “The juridical framework for the peace.” Turning to the structure, it is developed in three major topics: 1. It provides a brief of the historical context, political background and an overview of the two decisions.2. It gives a structural analysis of the powers that each Court has and the nature of the constitutional mechanism through which both Courts decided the constitutionality of the said norms 3. It presents a critical analysis on the similarities and differences between the two systems and judgments. It presents some con- clusions.
Talk about the Quality Control of Steel Sleeve Extrusion Connection Technology
Authors: Yuedan Qiu
Published: July 2018

This article introduced the advantages of steel sleeve extrusion connection technology,Â  the quality defects and preventionÂ  measuresÂ  ofÂ  ribbed reinforced steel sleeve in the process of construction, put forward the main measures of steel sleeve extrusion connection technology in the construction.
Several Considerations on Test Method of Helium Mass Spectrometer Leakage Detection
Authors: Haiyang Wei
Published: July 2018

In the research into heliumÂ  massÂ  spectrometer leakage detection, a method for linearizability investigation has been put forward recently. Meanwhile,Â  itÂ  hasÂ  been demonstrated the rationality of the method through multiple tests based on the study in the principle of constant pumping speed of the mechanical pump in vacuum. The method realizes the control over the pressure through adjusting the leak detector inlet, so as to adjust gas flow rate in the leak detector. The concentration of heliumÂ  inÂ  mixedÂ  gasÂ  is controlled via changing helium flowÂ  rateÂ  duringÂ  leakage detection, so as to influence value display of the leak detector. With regard to test of linearity of the leak detector, a research has been conducted into relationship between the inletÂ  pressureÂ  andÂ  output readings. The methodology of the research is characterized by simplicity, convenience, cost effective, and its test range coversÂ  mostÂ  ofÂ  theÂ  test leakageage rates in practice.
Quality Management of Construction Site of Construction Decoration Engineering
Authors: Si Yao
Published: July 2018

With the rapidÂ development of Chinaâ€™sÂ construction industry, higherÂ requirements for the qualityÂ of construction decorationÂ engineering was put forward.In the actual constructionÂ process, on the premise thatthe decoration qualityÂ complies with industryÂ standard, decorationÂ enterprises should takeÂ improving work environmentÂ as the purpose of construction,Â create more economicÂ benefits and social benefits,Â avoid violating enterpriseÂ culture or wasting moreÂ building resources due toÂ quality managementÂ problems. However, someÂ problems still exist in theÂ actual construction process.Â Therefore, this paper analyzesand discusses the qualityÂ management of constructionsite of constructionÂ decoration engineering.
Study on Quality Control of Drilling Fluid
Authors: Heng Bai Jin
Published: July 2018

Drilling fluid is an important construction technique in the drilling engineering. However, because of the influence of present situation of domestic drilling geological, drilling fluid has notÂ yet been paid sufficient attention. During the construction process, there is not enough professional personnel and apparatus, the fluid recipes are in mess, and they canâ€™t meet different kinds of formations, which cause that the efficiency of the drilling work is low and accidents in the hole happens frequently. This passage which is based on the characteristics and principles of quality control in each section of drilling fluid studies on the quality control, the system composition and how to ensure quality in details. It is also hoped to have the certain value and significance for the future quality control of drilling fluid.
Simulation Research on Optimal Detection of Intrusion Node Information in Network
Authors: Yuanyuan Ma
Published: July 2018

The optimal detection of intrusion node information in the network can guarantee the safe and stable operation of the network. When the intrusion node information is detected, it is necessary to obtain the optimal parameters of SVM according to the optimal acquisition path of the node to complete the detection of intrusion node information. The traditional method uses the ant colony to find the network node path, get the support vector machine parameters, but ignores the optimization of the parameters, resulting in the information detection results are not accurate. An improved detection method of intrusion node information based on attribute attack graph is proposed. The intrusion signal with intrusion node information is decomposed into IMF single frequency intrusion signal, and the state transition equation of the network intrusion detection system is obtained. The ant colony theory and the support vector machine parameters are merged, and the network intrusion check rate is used as the objective function, and the ant is changed to the ant, and the nodes on the optimal path are connected to get the SVM optimal parameters. Based on this parameter, the intrusion node information detection is completed. The experimental results show that the proposed method has high accuracy and can improve the accuracy of embedded computer network intrusion detection.
Study on Energy Saving Control of Electrical Auto- mation System for Construction Equipment
Authors: Min Ma Lianhua Huang
Published: July 2018

To improve the existing problems of traditional construction equipment through electrical automation system, such as low water pressure on high floor, irrational lighting system and energy consumption of air conditioning system. Methods: The energy saving control of electrical automation system of construction equipment was studied in detail from four aspects: heat pump, variable air volume, enthalpy and lighting system. Results: The heat pump, variable air volume, enthalpy, lighting system energy saving control optimization, on the one hand to provide people comfortable and suitable for the surrounding environment, on the other hand to enhance the efficiency of building equipment control and resource utilization. Conclusion: The introduction of new technology in construction equipment is in line with Chinaâ€™s sustainable development concept. Energy saving and environmental protection is the future development direction of the construction market and needs further exploration in the future.