bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Open Impacts
Authors: Bankier Jean-Gabriel , Dove John , Hoyt Jason , Kennison Rebecca , Manola Natalia , Owens Trevor , Thomas Christoper , Schultz Jack , Thakur Neil
Published: August 2016

How fast is open access growing? Is this fast enough? Why or why not? What are the impacts of currently evolving open systems? For instance, are overall costs being reduced for scholarly libraries? Is global access to scholarly information increasing? What about in the Global South? What is the impact in this region of increasing adoption of the author-pays system?
Aspirate from human stented saphenous vein grafts induces epicardial coronary vasoconstriction and impairs perfusion and left ventricular function in rat bioassay hearts with pharmacologically induced endothelial dysfunction
Authors: Lieder Helmut R. , Baars Theodor , Kahlert Philipp , Kleinbongard Petra
Published: August 2016

Stent implantation into aortocoronary saphenous vein grafts (SVG) releases particulate debris and soluble vasoactive mediators, for example, serotonin. We now analyzed effects of the soluble mediators released into the coronary arterial blood during stent implantation on vasomotion of isolated rat epicardial coronary artery segments and on coronary flow and left ventricular developed pressure in isolated perfused rat hearts. Coronary blood was retrieved during percutaneous SVG intervention using a distal occlusion/aspiration protection device in nine symptomatic patients with stable angina pectoris and a flow‐limiting SVG stenosis. The blood was separated into particulate debris and plasma. Responses to coronary plasma were determined in isolated rat epicardial coronary arteries and in isolated, constant pressure‐perfused rat hearts (±nitric oxide synthase [NOS] inhibition and ±serotonin receptor blockade, respectively). Coronary aspirate plasma taken after stent implantation induced a stronger vasoconstriction of rat epicardial coronary arteries (52 ± 8% of maximal potassium chloride induced vasoconstriction [% KClmax = 100%]) than plasma taken before stent implantation (12 ± 8% of KClmax); NOS inhibition augmented this vasoconstrictor response (to 110 ± 15% and 24 ± 9% of KClmax). Coronary aspirate plasma taken after stent implantation reduced in isolated perfused rat hearts only under NOS inhibition coronary flow by 17 ± 3% and left ventricular developed pressure by 25 ± 4%. Blockade of serotonin receptors abrogated these effects. Coronary aspirate plasma taken after stent implantation induces vasoconstriction in isolated rat epicardial coronary arteries and reduces coronary flow and left ventricular developed pressure in isolated perfused rat hearts with pharmacologically induced endothelial dysfunction.
Astaxanthin intake attenuates muscle atrophy caused by immobilization in rats
Authors: Shibaguchi Tsubasa , Yamaguchi Yusuke , Miyaji Nobuyuki , Yoshihara Toshinori , Naito Hisashi , Goto Katsumasa , Ohmori Daijiro , Yoshioka Toshitada , Sugiura Takao
Published: August 2016

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment and has been shown to be an effective inhibitor of oxidative damage. We tested the hypothesis that astaxanthin intake would attenuate immobilization‐induced muscle atrophy in rats. Male Wistar rats (14‐week old) were fed for 24 days with either astaxanthin or placebo diet. After 14 days of each experimental diet intake, the hindlimb muscles of one leg were immobilized in plantar flexion position using a plaster cast. Following 10 days of immobilization, both the atrophic and the contralateral plantaris muscles were removed and analyzed to determine the level of muscle atrophy along with measurement of the protein levels of CuZn‐superoxide dismutase (CuZn‐SOD) and selected proteases. Compared with placebo diet animals, the degree of muscle atrophy in response to immobilization was significantly reduced in astaxanthin diet animals. Further, astaxanthin supplementation significantly prevented the immobilization‐induced increase in the expression of CuZn‐SOD, cathepsin L, calpain, and ubiquitin in the atrophied muscle. These results support the postulate that dietary astaxanthin intake attenuates the rate of disuse muscle atrophy by inhibiting oxidative stress and proteolysis via three major proteolytic pathways.
Progress in Biomedical Knowledge Discovery: A 25-year Retrospective
Authors: Sacchi L. , Holmes J. H.
Published: August 2016

Objectives: We sought to explore, via a systematic review of the literature, the state of the art of knowledge discovery in biomedical databases as it existed in 1992, and then now, 25 years later, mainly focused on supervised learning.

Methods: We performed a rigorous systematic search of PubMed and latent Dirichlet allocation to identify themes in the literature and trends in the science of knowledge discovery in and between time periods and compare these trends. We restricted the result set using a bracket of five years previous, such that the 1992 result set was restricted to articles published between 1987 and 1992, and the 2015 set between 2011 and 2015. This was to reflect the current literature available at the time to researchers and others at the target dates of 1992 and 2015. The search term was framed as: Knowledge Discovery OR Data Mining OR Pattern Discovery OR Pattern Recognition, Automated.

Results: A total 538 and 18,172 documents were retrieved for 1992 and 2015, respectively. The number and type of data sources increased dramatically over the observation period, primarily due to the advent of electronic clinical systems. The period 1992-2015 saw the emergence of new areas of research in knowledge discovery, and the refinement and application of machine learning approaches that were nascent or unknown in 1992.

Conclusions: Over the 25 years of the observation period, we identified numerous developments that impacted the science of knowledge discovery, including the availability of new forms of data, new machine learning algorithms, and new application domains.

Through a bibliometric analysis we examine the striking changes in the availability of highly heterogeneous data resources, the evolution of new algorithmic approaches to knowledge discovery, and we consider from legal, social, and political perspectives possible explanations of the growth of the field. Finally, we reflect on the achievements of the past 25 years to consider what the next 25 years will bring with regard to the availability of even more complex data and to the methods that could be, and are being now developed for the discovery of new knowledge in biomedical data.
Kai kurios asmens perdavimo pagal Europos arešto orderį baudžiamajam persekiojimui teorinės ir praktinės problemos
Authors: Švedas G Intaras
Published: August 2016

Straipsnyje analizuojama Europos arešto orderio samprata ir jį reglamentuojantys teisės aktai, taip pat kai kurios Europos arešto orderio įgyvendinimo Lietuvoje teorinės ir praktinės problemos. The article analyzes the conception of the European arrest warrant as well as some theoretical and prac­tical problems arising in the process of implementation of the European arrest warrant in Lithuania.
Šakos kolektyvinių derybų institutas viešajame sektoriuje
Authors: Petrylaitė Daiva
Published: August 2016

Straipsnyje analizuojama šakos kolektyvinių derybų instituto vaidmuo ir reikšmė Lietuvoje viešajame ir valstybės tarnybos sektoriuose. Šakos lygio socialinė partnerystė yra pati svarbiausia ir populiariausia reglamentuojant darbo santykius Europos Sąjungos valstybėse narėse. Lietuvoje šio lygio socialinės par­tnerystės santykiai beveik nevyksta. Straipsnyje siekiama išsiaiškinti šio reiškinio priežastis.
This article analyses the branch collective bargaining situation and significance in the public sector in Lithuania. The practice of the member states of the European Union shows that branch level collective bargaining and social dialogue have the significant meaning in establishing the working and social con­ditions of public sector workers’. Meanwhile such processes don’t take place in Lithuania at all. Author tries to find and clear reasons of such situation and propose possible ways of resolving this problem.
Baudžiamoji atsakomybė už neveikiant padarytas nusikalstamas veikas – specialiojo nusikalstamos veikos subjekto pareigos veikti šaltiniai
Authors: Kaszewska Katarzyna
Published: August 2016

Straipsnyje apžvelgiamos Lenkijos Respublikos bau­džiamosios teisės mokslininkų pozicijos dėl nevei­kimo sąvokos ir esmės, nurodoma neveikimo sam­prata, remiantis kauzaline, socialine, finaline veikos teorijomis, taip pat neveikimo sampratos, atskaitos tašku laikant teisinio draudimo charakteristikas, be to, neveikimą analizuojant pagal jo lingvistinę ana­lizę.Autorė straipsnyje analizuoja 1997 m. priim­to Lenkijos Respublikos baudžiamojo kodekso 2 straipsnio nuostatas, reglamentuojančias baudžia­mąją atsakomybę už neveikimu padarytas nusikals­tamas veikas, taip pat pateikia specialiojo nusikalsta­mos veikos subjekto teisinius požymius, remdamasi konkrečiais pavyzdžiais pagal Lenkijos Respublikos baudžiamąjį kodeksą. Straipsnyje daug dėmesio ski­riama ir specialiojo subjekto pareigą veikti reglamen­tuojantiems šaltiniams: įstatymams, sutartims, anks­tesniam asmens veikimui. Autorė daro išvadą, kad pirmieji du šaltiniai, atsisakant trečiojo, nors teismų praktikoje ir pripažįstamo, labiausiai užtikrintų nul­lum crimen sine lege principo įgyvendinimą.
The following article discuss question of penal liability for omissive offences and concentrates on the subject of a status of a guarantor of not-occurrence the result. In the first part of the article it brings closer an overview of opinions of polish penal law researchers on the nature and definition of an omission. Than the article presents polish regulation of penal liability for omissive offences enclosed in article 2 of Penal Code. After that it describes status of a guarantor in polish penal law. In the end the following paper indicates and describes sources of guarantor’s duty to act, and problems connected with that ca­talogue.
Įsibrovimo į patalpą, saugyklą ar saugomą teritoriją kaip vagystę kvalifikuojančio požymio samprata teisės moksle ir teismų praktikoje
Authors: Vosyliūtė Andželika
Published: August 2016

Straipsnyje nagrinėjamas Lietuvos Respublikos baudžiamojo kodekso 178 straipsnio (vagystė) antroje dalyje numatytas kvalifikuojamasis veikos požymis „įsibrovimas į patalpą, saugyklą, saugomą teritoriją“. Pateikiamos įsibrovimo, patalpos, saugyklos, saugomos teritorijos sampratos, analizuojamos vagystės kvalifikavimo problemos.Article is devoted to analysis of the element of aggravated theft – “trespass premises, storage or secured teritorry” that is forseen in Part 2 of the Article 178 (theft) of the Penal Code of Republic of Lithuania. The conceptions of trespass, premises, storage and secured teritorry are represented. The problems of proper enforcement of the Article 178 Part 2 are discussed.
Nusikalstamų veikų kvalifikavimo studijų orientyrai
Authors: Bieliūnas Egidijus
Published: August 2016

Straipsnyje pateikiama nusikalstamų veikų kvalifikavimo teorijos būklės ir perspektyvų Lietuvos tei­sininkų darbuose apžvalga. Apibūdinami šios teorijos studijų svarbos, jos šaltinių, metodų, galimybių klausimai. Atkreipiamas dėmesys į teorijos nepakankamą brandą, sietiną su įsišaknijusia tradicija, pagal kurią nusikalstamų veikų kvalifikavimas sudaro tam tikrą baudžiamosios teisės doktrinos dalį. Bandoma pagrįsti idėją, kad būtina sutelkti dėmesį į oficialių nusikalstamų veikų kvalifikavimą kaip santykiškai savarankišką reiškinį. Įtvirtinant tokį požiūrį reikia peržengti baudžiamosios teisės ribas ir kvalifikavimo fenomeną tyrinėti plačiau, atsižvelgiant į visą jam reikšmingą juridinį kontekstą. Kvalifikavimo teorija plėtotina taip, kad duotų kuo didesnę naudą kriminalinei justicijai. Todėl ji privalo būti orientuojama ne vien į baudžiamosios teisės žinių pagilinimą, bet į universalesnių ir tobulesnių kvalifikavimo rekomenda­cijų sistemos parengimą. Tai reikalauja įžengti į kitų teisės šakų, ypač baudžiamojo proceso, problemati­ką. Tokia suderinta sistema lengviau įsitvirtintų tiek įstatymuose, tiek justicijos praktikoje.
L’article présente l’apperçue de l’état actuel de la théorie de qualification des infractions criminelles, telle qu’elle apparaît dans des publications des juristes Lituaniens. Les questions de son importance, de ses sources, méthodes et des possibilités y sont abordées également. On fixe l’attention sur ses défauts liés à la tradition enracinée, selon laquelle la qualification des infractions ne constitue qu’une partie de la doctrine du droit pénal. L’auteur de cet article fait un effort de promouvoir l’idée qu’il est nécessaire de se limiter uniquement à la qualification officielle des infractions. Une telle approche exige, néanmoins, de passer outre des limites habituelles au droit pénal, en regardant le phénomène de la qualification comme plus vaste et qui implique l’intérêt envers le contexte juridique élargi. La théorie de la qualifica­tion doit être développée au profit maximal de la justice criminelle. Donc, elle est obligée d’abandonner ses orientations restrictives vers le droit pénal. Son but est d’élaborer le système des règles, qui seraient, en matière de qualification, plus universelles et achevées. Ceci n’est guère possible sans intervenir dans le problématique des autres branches du droit, notamment de la procédure pénale. Un tel système pouvait s’introduire plus facilement tant en la législation que dans la pratique de la justice.
CRESCIMENTO DA ALFACE CULTIVADA EM SOLUÇÃO NUTRITIVA COM DIFERENTES CONCENTRAÇÕES DE CÁLCIO
Authors: Ribeiro A. A. , Simeão M. , Santos D. P.
Published: August 2016

Com o presente estudo objetivou-se avaliar o crescimento da alface cultivada em sistema hidropônico com diferentes concentrações de cálcio. O experimento foi realizado em casa de vegetação durante o período de novembro a dezembro de 2014 na Universidade Federal do Piauí – Campus Professora Cinobelina Elvas, situado no município de Bom Jesus, Piauí. As plantas de alface foram cultivadas em solução nutritiva com concentrações crescentes de cálcio: 0; 25; 50; 75 e 100% em relação a quantidade recomendada para a cultura. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: altura das plantas, diâmetro do caule, número de folhas, massa seca da parte aérea e da raiz e volume radicular. Até a concentração de 25% de Ca na solução nutritiva houve incremento na altura das plantas, massa seca das folhas e das raízes. O diâmetro do caule, número de folhas e volume radicular das plantas de alface não foram influenciadas pelas concentrações de cálcio presentes na solução nutritiva.
Curcumin Ameliorates Furazolidone Induced DNA Damage and Apoptosis in Human Hepatocyte L02 Cells via Inhibiting ROS Production and Mitochondrial Pathway
Authors: Dai Chongshan , Li Daowen , Gong Lijing , Xiao Xilong , Tang Shusheng
Published: August 2016

Furazolidone (FZD) is a synthetic nitrofuran with the antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. The proper mechanism of FZD induced toxicity is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of curcumin on FZD induced oxidative stress, DNA injury and apoptosis in human hepatocyte L02 cells. The results showed that curcumin treatment significantly ameliorated FZD induced cytotoxicity, characterized by decreasing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde, as well as increasing superoxide dismutase, catalase activities and glutathione contents. Moreover, curcumin pretreatment significantly inhibited FZD induced the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, the activation caspase-9 and -3 and apoptosis. Comet assay showed that curcumin attenuated FZD induced DNA injury in a dose-dependent manner. Correspondingly, curcumin markedly reversed the up-regulation of p53, Bax, caspase-9 and -3 mRNA expressions and the down-regulation of Bcl-2 mRNA (all p
Gênero e Desigualdades no Mercado de Trabalho da Região Metropolitana de Porto Alegre: Análise sob Prisma Materialista
Authors: Cheron Cibele , Mello Priscila Vargas
Published: August 2016

O presente estudo aborda as relações de gênero e o sistema de poder que as direciona em intersecção com categorias como geração, raça/etnia e condição socioeconômica, enfocando discriminações no mundo laboral. O estudo é de natureza descritiva e centra-se na Ciência Política. A análise empírica observa dados agregados por sexo/gênero e raça/etnia relativos à Região Metropolitana de Porto Alegre no período entre 1998 e 2013. Sustenta-se que a (re)produção das desigualdades e o aumento da inserção feminina no mundo laboral, ante o modelo de acumulação flexível de capital, além de não significarem melhorias de qualidade de vida, impedem o exercício da cidadania feminina, com impactos econômicos, políticos, sociais e culturais para mulheres e homens.
Financing Preference Behaviour for Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Projects
Authors: Md Lasa Yati , Ahmad Norizan , Takim Roshana
Published: August 2016

Project Financing Initiative (PFI) projects require the private sector to invest an enormous amount of capital for the development of public projects. The private sector has to seek cost-effective financing sources for their survival in the long-term concession. Conventional financing uses widely; however, Islamic financing promises better financing through profit and loss sharing. This paper reviews financing preferences for PFI projects and the factors influencing the choice of funding. The results show that religious perspective, quality of services, financing facilities and reputation are the factors that are expected will influence the financing preference behaviour, either Islamic or conventional finance.
Defining Place Attachment in Asian Urban Places through Opportunities for Social Interactions
Authors: Ujang Norsidah
Published: August 2016

Despite the high intensity of urban dwellers and the growing needs for socialization outdoor, the opportunity for interaction is limited due to the lack of public open spaces. This paper discusses the use of public open spaces in a city of Kuala Lumpur and how it shapes users’ attachment. Field observations and face to face interviews were conducted to examine the opportunities for social activities and pattern of users’ engagement. The findings indicate the incapability of the places to provide multifunctional spaces for diverse interactions while the social attachment to the places is strongly defined by interaction with familiar people in place.
Participatory Development of a Local Curriculum on Traditional Thai House Regeneration in Samut Songkhram
Authors: Panitchpakdi Kundoldibya
Published: August 2016

This paper is part of the participatory action research on ‘Architecture for Community Empowering’ project, which has been on-going since 2007. The project emerged from expressed need of local communities to preserve the traditional Thai house as a cultural heritage. A curriculum was developed to provide training on the features of Thai- housing, construction and preservation to empower communities to share and spread this traditional wisdom. Trainees also developed a more profound appreciation for the Thai architectural heritage. This curriculum is the first of its kind in Thailand, and the training is being replicated in other communities in the country.
Health Care Building Assessment through Post Occupancy Audit
Authors: Hashim Ahmad Ezanee , Aksah Hasnizan , Hasim Mohamad Sufian , Samikon Siti Aida
Published: August 2016

Health care and hospital buildings are among the most complex construction in the built environment which comprises a broad range of utility, services, and functional units. The objectives of the study are to review the built environment performance level of the public teaching health care hospital in meeting user’s need. Three (3) public training health care hospitals in Selangor district in Malaysia are selected as a case study sample. Based on the finding the study revealed that the correlation coefficient between technical building performance and the importance of POE Guideline are positively correlated based on security, safety, and efficiency and health criteria.
Exploring Validity and Reliability of U.S. Adult Food Security Module (AFSSM) among Malay Young Adult
Authors: Md Isa Khairil Anuar , Masuri Ghazali , Ismail Nazrul Hadi , Hazali Norazlanshah
Published: August 2016

Food insecurity problem is growing public health concern worldwide. Thus, the estimation of the prevalence of food insecurity especially among the younger generation is important. Hence, reliable and valid instrument to access it prevalence is needed especially in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study consisted of n=149 participants were selected. The Cronbach’s alpha and exploratory factor analysis were done to evaluate reliability and validity of the questionnaire. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient indicated acceptable internal consistency for all scores. Exploratory factor analysis showed low-to-high loading. The U.S. food security module is reliable and valid to assess the prevalence of food insecurity among young Malay population.
Human Behaviour and Responses Challenge towards Emergence of Infectious Diseases: E.coli clinical isolate
Authors: Mohd Asmawi Ummi Mohlisi , Maziz Mohammad Nazmul Hasan , Abdur Rashid Mohammad , Houssaini Jamal
Published: August 2016

Consumption of undercooked ground beef is the most common route of transmission of verotoxin-producing E.coli. It is estimated that non-O157 verotoxigenic E.coli (VTEC) can cause diarrhea.The sample was isolated from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre. All the isolates were identified using agarose gel electrophoresis method. This study aims to detect the verotoxin genes and detect the link or involvement of plasmids with these verotoxin genes. Therefore, this study will contribute to shed new light on resolving the significant and global problem of diarrheal disease caused by this particular pathogenic organism and help in improvising novel therapeutic approaches to improve human healthcare.
Iranian Traditional Bathhouse:Relationship between mental health and geometric features
Authors: Mansoori Sima , Faizi Mohsen , Mozaffar Farhang , Sedgh Pour Bahram Saleh
Published: August 2016

To develop health, it is necessary to pay attention to different dimensions of social settings, abilities, and affordance. Behavioral bathhouses compared to the modern day bathrooms are different regarding meanings, function, and properties. The research method in this paper is qualitative using the Grounded Theory methodology. The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the mental health of users and the geometric features (shape & form) of Iranian bathhouses. In conclusion, the research finding revealed that the geometric features of traditional bathhouse of Iran made the different dimensions of mental health.
The Influence of Destination Image on Medical Tourist’s Intention for Future Destination Choice
Authors: Abu Hassan Norhaslin , Hemdi Mohamad Abdullah
Published: August 2016

This study proposed to explore how the image of a destination could influence medical tourists in choosing a destination as their future medical and tourism destination choice. Scholars argued that destination image had a significant relationship with behavioral intentions. Destination image influence not only the decision-making process but also conditions after-decision-making behaviors of tourists. In the current study context, the future destination choice behavior referred to the intention to revisit the previous destination and the intention to spread the positive word-of-mouth to others. For this study, inbound medical tourists from private hospitals registered with Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) in Penang, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor in Malaysia will be approached quantitatively by survey questionnaires. This study will contribute to an understanding of the significant factors influencing medical tourists’ intention for future destination choice.
Determinants of Food Heritage towards Food Identity
Authors: Md Ramli Adilah , Mohd Zahari Mohd Salehuddin , Suhaimi Mohd Zulhilmi , Abdul Talib Salim
Published: August 2016

Many studies on traditional food and food products towards identity have been carried out, but there is insufficient study relating to heritage context. In exploring this issue, conceptual frameworks have developed and examined the relationship between the determinants of food heritage and food identity. A total of 898 self-administered questionnaires were collected from the public in Klang Valley area, Malaysia and using statistical analysis using partial least square-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) from PLS 3 software to established the validity and reliability of the model as well as the relationship between the two factors. Results revealed that there are eight construct determinants of food heritage and one construct of food identity that represent the conceptual model, and there is a moderate relationship between the two variables.
Household Behavior towards Debt in a Challenging Financial Environment: Malaysian evidence
Authors: Mainal Siti Aminah , Ho Catherine S F , Mohd Yusof Jamaliah
Published: August 2016

The study of household behavior towards debt is important in this challenging financial environment. Escalating household debt can cause social and economic problems. For the past few years, Malaysia has emerged as the country with the highest household debt in the ASEAN region. This study aims to examine the predictors of intention to incur household debt among Malaysian households. Analysis on 100 fully completed and operational questionnaires in the preliminary study revealed financial literacy and subjective norm as significant predictors of attitude and the mediating relationship between attitude and intention to incur household debt was found to be negatively significant.
A Quadrant Analysis on the Effectiveness of Planning and Control in Urban Housing Development in Selangor
Authors: Yakob Hamizah , Yusof Fatimah , Hamdan Hazlina
Published: August 2016

The current planning mechanisms which are development plan and planning control were recognised as important tools in housing planning process. However, the weaknesses involved in the preparation of development plans and its implementation through development control may impose constraints on housing development. The objective of this paper is to evaluate whether the housing planning and control activities practiced require improvement in terms of the level of effectiveness of its implementation by the LPAs and PCs in Selangor using Quadrant Analysis. It was found that three activities; location, compliance and difficulties need high attention to achieve effective housing planning control.
Concepts and Theories of Happiness of Population in Urban Neighbourhoods
Authors: Abdullah Yusfida Ayu , Zulkifli Farrah Lyana
Published: August 2016

In this paper, we impart on the notion of happiness and indicate the many beliefs and perspectives of happiness. The theory and concept of happiness are variously defined and interpreted by separate groups. It relates greatly to human’s emotions thus influential in affecting the people’s well-being. Most scholars often felt that happiness relates to wealth and health. Inevitably, the sentiment of happiness can be inspired by the surrounding environment and neighbourhood, facilities, family relationship, community and friends, and so forth. For this reason, it is important to uncover the perennial question of what constitute happiness within an urban neighbourhood.
Designing Alternative Housing in an Old Context: Zargandeparsh, Tehran
Authors: Yousefi Zohreh , Hosseini Seyed Bagher , Yazdanfar Seyed Abbas , Norouzian-Maleki Saeid
Published: August 2016

Today, poor performance in old residential contexts in terms of memorable visual elements reduce the residents’ sense of belonging. The study used a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. To meet the needs of residents, a questionnaire was distributed among twenty-five experts. Data analysis was performed using fuzzy logic to calculate the weight of each criterion of hierarchical fuzzy (FAHP). According to the findings, the largest weight belonged to social interaction (0.288), physical (0.205) and dependence (0.179). The results showed that social interaction is imperative in increasing the residents’ sense of attachment.
Virtual Environment as a Design Tool for Sustainable Residential Spaces in Light of Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors: Nazmy Hebatalla Sherin
Published: August 2016

This study aims to reveal the impact of Virtual Environment as a design tool on the interior architect's design behavior towards adopting sustainable residential interior design practices. This approach is guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour as a theoretical framework; the purpose as such would serve to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical implementation to promote sustainable design practices. Findings revealed that Virtual Environment is anticipated to assist the interior architect in integrating the complex sustainable residential design objectives, and thus positively affect the interior architect's behavioral performance towards embracing sustainable residential design solutions.
Art Installation as a Catalyst to Activities and Positive Behaviour in Back Lanes of Shah Alam Commercial Areas
Authors: Qamaruz Zaman Nurulhusna , Bakri Aidatul Fadzlin , Sh. Ahmad Sabarinah , Ab Jalal Ahmad Tarmizi
Published: August 2016

This paper represents on women behavior safety enigma, also an on-going progress study of the cultural landscape in the context of the historic city where knowledge unfolds. The study has tracked women’s experience of place, which responses on the visual elements that become an incredibly diverse culture surrounding and norms. Eventually, the historic city seems meet their expectations in cultural aspects a safe building has resulted for living and work environment. Therefore, having known their understanding influence on structure-building façade concluded and rediscovered the perception that adds value contributes in the urban setting.
Economic Well-Being of Selected Administrative Staff of an Urban Public University: A qualitative study
Authors: Mohamed Harith Nor Hafizah , Md. Noon Hazizan
Published: August 2016

The trend of urbanization in Malaysia is increasing and presently sixty-seven percent (67%) of the Malaysia’s population are living in the urban regions. Therefore, the concern over the quality of life of the urban residents becomes more crucial in the Malaysian government’s policy. It can be predicted that the urban population will face greater obstacles in availing the opportunities and coping with the challenges of living in the cities. In this regards, the economic well-being of the urban population is the central aspect affecting their subjective well-being (SWB). Hence, this research aims to explore how the economic well-being affects the subjective well-being (SWB) among the selected respondents who live in the major cities in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Adopting the Allard's dimensions of welfare, this study explores the subjective meaning of life satisfaction among the administrative personnel of an urban public university, namely Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Sixteen key informants from four different categories of administrative staff of the University’s main campus in Shah Alam, Selangor were engaged in the researchers’ in-depth interviews. The main findings of this research have shown that the responses were centred on the coping ability adopted by the UiTM administrative staff to survive life in the urban areas.
Creating a Culture of Sustainability using Mission Statements of Cooperative Organizations
Authors: Abdul Aris Nooraslinda , Othman Rohana , Wan Chik Wan Mohd Yusof , Abdul Rahman Safawi
Published: August 2016

Mission statements are recognized as effective strategic management tools that influence firms’ performance. The evolution of a culture of sustainability begins with a mission statement that strikes a balance between financial performance and social commitments. The clear articulation of sustainability as part of the firm’s mission, values, goals, and strategy are key factors in fostering sustainability focused culture. This study illustrates the fundamental tenets of the culture of organizational sustainability model proposed by Galpin, Whitttington, and Bell (2015) using selected cooperatives in Malaysia. The contents of the mission statements were then analyze using the nine elements model by Pearce and David (1987) in findings its relations to and the existence of sustainability culture within the cooperatives. Findings from the study confirm building an organizational infrastructure that fosters a culture of sustainability results in positive employee and organizational-level sustainability performance. A reference was made to Bank Rakyat, one of the leading cooperative-based banking in the country for its outstanding performance.
Human-Capital based Governance Structure, Success Factors and Barriers to Effective Governance: Co-operatives in Malaysia
Authors: Othman Rohana , Choo Huang Ching , Zazale Suhana , Abdul Aris Nooraslinda
Published: August 2016

Co-operatives comprise the crucial third engine of growth for the Malaysian economy after the public and private sectors. This study investigates the human capital based governance structure, success factors and barriers to effective governance of co-operatives in Malaysia. Questionnaires were distributed to the top 100 co-operatives listed in the Malaysian Co-operative Societies Commission website. Analysis of the responses to the questionnaires showed that human capital based co-operatives governance comprise members’ participation, independence of the board, depth of expertise and competencies of directors and other characteristics of the board. This study also identified branding as the most important success factor ahead of competitiveness and proximity. Malaysia’s economy is projected to continue relying significantly on the performance of co-operatives. Thus, it is incumbent for greater attention to be given towards an effective governance that results in successful co-operatives.
The Modernization of Malay Food Ingredients: A qualitative investigation
Authors: Md. Sharif Mohd. Shazali , Md. Nor Norazmir , Abdul Rahman Ahmad Esa , Mohamad Abdullah Khairunnisa
Published: August 2016

This paper attempts to provide and insight into the modernization of Malay food ingredients within Malay communities. Its approach is sociological, using qualitative method of interview and observation, inquiring into the usage of modern food ingredients in the preparation of Malay dishes. Focusing on a small group of consumers in Puncak Alam, Selangor, the findings indicate that the motivation behind choosing modern food ingredients is to save cooking preparation time while improving nutrient intakes.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: modernizations; traditional food; Malay food; food ingredients
Visitors’ Perception towards Putrajaya Wetland, Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad Che Bon , Nasir Rabiatul Adawiyah , Ahmad Annur Soleha , Abdullah Jamalunlaili
Published: August 2016

Putrajaya Wetland (PW) is representing the dream of urban living, within its harmonies and refreshing environment; a place for urban people to unwind. However, starting in 2014, the number of visitors started decreasing. Thus, this research is to find out whether or not the attraction attributes, services and facilities provided contribute to the problem. Interviews with the PW management and questionnaire survey to visitors were carried out. The findings show that the attraction attributes, services and facilities at PW are up to date. Hence, it is suggested that there may be other factors causes the decreasing number of visitors to PW.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Visitors’ perception;; Putrajaya Wetlands; Malaysia
A Stakeholder Analysis of the KLIA2 Airport Terminal Project
Authors: Mohd Isa Nor Azlina , Abdul Hamid Norlida , Leong Tan Peck
Published: August 2016

Managing an airport terminal project is complex, due to a large number of stakeholders involved. Airport stakeholders includes many organizations and individuals, making it a collaborative service environment. Stakeholder theory denotes that organization should strive to create value for all its stakeholders without the need to trade off. The purpose of this study is to identify the respondents to measure the collective perspectives of the klia2 airport terminal project.  This is an overview of the literature relating to the stakeholder theory and identification of the stakeholders for an airport terminal project in general and specifically for the klia2 terminal.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, MalaysiaKeywords: Stakeholder theory; Airport stakeholders; Airport terminal; Project management
Antimicrobial and antioxidative activity of various leaf extracts of Amphoricarpos vis. (Asteraceae) taxa
Authors: Gavrilovic Milan , Sokovic Marina , Stankovic Milan , Marin Petar , Dajic-Stevanovic Zora , Janackovic Pedja
Published: August 2016

The antimicrobial and antioxidative activities of diethyl ether, 80% methanol
and 50% acetone extracts of the leaves of three Amphoricarpos taxa
(Asteraceae; A. neumayerianus, A. autariatus ssp. autariatus and A.
autariatus ssp. bertisceus) from the Balkan Peninsula were investigated. The
antimicrobial activity was determined by the broth microdilution assay
against eight bacterial and eight fungal species. The in vitro antioxidative
activity was assessed by the DPPH assay. The total phenolic and flavonoid
contents were also determined. The most sensitive bacterial species were
Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus. The best antibacterial potential
was obtained for the methanol extract of A. neumayerianus, while the diethyl
ether extract of this species showed the lowest effect. In general, the
tested extracts showed higher activity than the commercial antibiotics
streptomycin and ampicillin. Also, all micromycetes were sensitive to the
tested extracts. The most sensitive was Trichoderma viride. The highest and
lowest antifungal effect was determined in A. a. ssp. autariatus for the
diethyl ether and acetone extracts, respectively. The highest total phenolic
and flavonoid contents were determined in the methanol extract of A. a.
autariatus. The best antioxidative activity was demonstrated by the methanol
extract of A. a. ssp. autariatus as comparing to matching extracts from the
other two taxa.
Two-dimensional numerical analysis of active flow control by steady blowing along foil suction side by different urans turbulence models
Authors: Svorcan Jelena , Fotev Vasko , Petrovic Nebojsa , Stupar Slobodan
Published: August 2016

The effects of active separation control by steady blowing jets were investigated numerically on three different examples: subsonic flow past Aerospatiale A airfoil at 13? angle-of-attack, transonic flow past NACA 0012 airfoil at 4? angle-ofattack, and transonic flow in linear compressor/turbine cascade. Performed analyses are two-dimensional, flow is turbulent (or transitional) while fluid is viscous and compressible. Jets are positioned along the suction sides of the foils, the first one being located just upstream of the separation point, and modeled by source terms added to flow equations. Several different jet diameters and intensities are investigated. As the choice of turbulence model affects the final solution of Reynolds equations, turbulence is modeled by four different models: Spalart- Allmaras, realizable k-?, k-? SST, and ?-Re?, and a comparison of obtained results is performed. Goals of the study include definition of an adequate numerical setting that enables sufficiently correct simulation of the problems in question as well as evaluation of the possible increase in aerodynamic performances. Lift coefficients, lift-to-drag ratios or relative pressure differences are improved for all controlled cases.
Turbulence investigation in the VTI’s experimental aerodynamics laboratory
Authors: Ristic Slavica , Linic Suzana , Samardzic Marija
Published: August 2016

Wind tunnels are the aerodynamic laboratories which task is to enable high quality and stabile airflow in controlled volume, a test section, during run time, in order to study the effects of streaming around various aeronautical or nonaeronautical models (airfoils and bluff bodies with complex motorized or robotic constructions). The main requirement that leads to quality and reliable measurement results is a high flow quality in the test section: uniformity of the velocity and pressure fields along and across the test section, low turbulence level and low flow direction angularities or swirling. The knowledge of low parameters enables the exchange of the scientific and technical information, comparison of the experimental results from different wind tunnels and data scaling of the model to the real scale. The turbulence intensity TI significantly affects the wind tunnel results and reduction of turbulence is of the highest importance for the quality measurements. This paper presents the Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory of the VTI in Belgrade, the equipment and methods of turbulence measurements in the test section stream and around different test models. Wind tunnel facilities maintain equipment and devices for sampling, acquisition and data reduction for various test types, from forces and moment measurements, over the pressure distribution measurements to the advanced measurements, followed with the appropriate flow visualization techniques. The modern instrumentation enables determine flow quality and its influence on tests and measurement results of static and dynamic model characteristics.
An experimental investigation and statistical analysis of turbulent swirl flow in a straight pipe
Authors: Lecic Milan , Cocic Aleksandar , Burazer Jela
Published: August 2016

This paper presents results of our own velocity field measurements in a straight pipe swirl flow. These studies were conducted using an originally designed hot wire probe. Due to the specially tailored shape of the probe, it was possible to get four measurement points in the viscous sublayer. The time-averaged velocity field and the statistical moments of the second and third order are calculated based on the measured velocity components. Mathematical and physical interpretations of statistical characteristics and structures of turbulent swirl flow in the time domain are presented. On the basis of these results, deeper insight into turbulent transport processes can be obtained, as well as useful conclusions necessary for turbulent swirl flows modeling.
Numerical tracking of sorbent particles and distribution during gas desulfurization in pulverized coal-fired furnace
Authors: Tomanovic Ivan , Belosevic Srdjan , Milicevic Aleksandar , Crnomarkovic Nenad , Tucakovic Dragan
Published: August 2016

Furnace sorbent injection for sulfur removal from flue gas presents a challenge, as the proper process optimization is of crucial importance in order to obtain both high sulfur removal rates and good sorbent utilization. In the simulations a two-phase gas-particle flow is considered. Pulverized coal and calcium-based sorbent particles motion is simulated inside of the boiler furnace. It is important to determine trajectories of particles in the furnace, in order to monitor the particles heat and concentration history. A two-way coupling of the phases is considered ? influence of the gas phase on the particles, and vice versa. Particle-to-particle collisions are neglected. Mutual influence of gas and dispersed phase is modeled by corresponding terms in the transport equations for gas phase and the equations describing the particles turbulent dispersion. Gas phase is modeled in Eulerian field, while the particles are tracked in Lagrangian field. Turbulence is modeled by the standard k-? model, with additional terms for turbulence modulation. Distribution, dispersion and residence time of sorbent particles in the furnace have a considerable influence on the desulfurization process. It was shown that, by proper organization of process, significant improvement considering emission reduction can be achieved.
Mixed convection in poiseuille fluid from an asymmetrically confined heated circular cylinder
Authors: Laidoudi Houssem , Bouzit Mohamed
Published: August 2016

This paper examines the effects of thermal buoyancy on momentum and heat transfer characteristics of symmetrically and asymmetrically confined cylinder submerged in incompressible Poiseuille liquid. The detailed flow and temperature fields are visualized in term of streamlines and isotherm contours. The numerical results have been presented and discussed for the range of conditions as 10 ? Re ? ? 40, Richardson number 0 ? Ri ? 4, and eccentricity factor 0 ? ? ? 0.7 at Prandtl number Pr = 1, and blockage ratio B = 20%. The representative streamlines and isotherm patterns are presented to interpret the flow and thermal transport visu?alization. When the buoyancy is added, it is observed that the flow separation di?minishes gradually and at some critical value of the thermal buoyancy parameter it completely disappears resulting a creeping flow. Additionally, it is observed that the down vortex requires more heating in comparison to upper vortex in order to be suppressed. In the range 1.5 ? Ri ? 4, two counter rotating regions appear above the cylinder and on the down channel wall behind the cylinder. The total drag coefficient, CD, increases with increasing Richardson number at (? = 0). Moreover, an increase in eccentricity factor from 0 to 0.3 increases CD by 37% at Re = 10, and 30% at Re = 20 for Ri = 4. An increase in eccentricity factor form 0 to 0.4 increases local Nusselt number by 20.4% at Re = 10, and 18.6% at Re = 30 for Ri = 4.
Particle-level simulations of flocculation in a fiber suspension flowing through a diffuser
Authors: Andric Jelena , Lindstrom Stefan , Sasic Srdjan , Nilsson Håkan
Published: August 2016

We investigate flocculation in dilute suspensions of rigid, straight fibers in a decelerating flow field of a diffuser. We carry out numerical studies using a particle-level simulation technique that takes into account the fiber inertia and the non-creeping fiber-flow interactions. The fluid flow is governed by the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations with the standard k-omega eddy-viscosity turbulence model. A one-way coupling between the fibers and the flow is considered with a stochastic model for the fiber dispersion due to turbulence. The fibers interact through short-range attractive forces that cause them to aggregate into flocs when fiber-fiber collisions occur. We show that ballistic deflection of fibers greatly increases the flocculation in the diffuser. The inlet fiber kinematics and the fiber inertia are the main parameters that affect fiber flocculation in the prediffuser region.