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Methodology of assessing the relative environmental validity of developing drainage and irrigation on a regional scale
Authors: Kaca Edmund
Published: December 2017

The topic of the research is a specific feature of the region within a group of regions – the relative environmental validity of developing drainage and irrigation within it; relative, as it refers to the environmental validity of developing drainage and irrigation in regions belonging to a selected group of regions.

The research revolves around the issue of the methodology for assessing (quantifying) the relative environmental validity of developing drainage and irrigation in a region (province). Developing such a methodology and presenting an example of its application is, thus, the aim of this work.

The methodology comprises two parts. The first of them pertains to generic, e.g.: climate, soil-water, hydrological, etc. quantification of the relative environmental validity of developing drainage and irrigation in regions (provinces), while the second – the synthesis of these partial generic validities into one indicator – the relative environmental validity of developing drainage and irrigation in a region (province). When realizing the first part, indicators characterizing the partial validities for developing drainage and irrigation in subregions (districts) are used, whereas in the second – a fragment of the ELECTRE III multi-criteria dialogue method of ordering of variants.

Based on the proposed methodology, the individual provinces of Poland were classified. The classification was carried out based on such generic validities for the development of irrigation as climatic, soil-water, hydrological and environmental-ecological validity. According to this classification, Opolskie Province is characterized by the strongest environmental validity of developing irrigation, whereas Małopolskie Province – the lowest.

Preliminarily analyses confirmed the accuracy and reliability of the proposed methodology for assessing the relative environmental validity of developing drainage and irrigation in the provinces.
Conformity evaluation of synthetic unit hydrograph (case study at upstream Brantas sub watershed, East Java Province of Indonesia)
Authors: Priyantoro Dwi , Limantara Lily Montarcih
Published: December 2017

This study intends to analyse the suitable hydrograph in upstream Brantas sub watershed. The methodology consists of comparing the result of hydrograph due to the methods of Nakayasu synthetic unit hydrograph (SUH), Limantara synthetic unit hydrograph, and the observed unit hydrograph. In detail, this study intends to know the difference of hydrograph parameters: α and Tg as recommended by Nakayasu and in the study location; to know the influence of main river length which is used in the methods of Nakayasu and Limantara to the time of concentration; to know the hydrograph ordinate deviation between Nakayasu and Limantara due to the observed hydrograph. Result is hoped for recommending the suitable hydrograph in upstream Brantas subwatershed so that it can be used accurately for the further design of water resources structure.
Mass development of phytoplankton in the River Warta in Poznań (Poland) in the 21st century
Authors: Mądrecka Beata , Szeląg-Wasielewska Elżbieta
Published: December 2017

The first studies of phytoplankton of the River Warta in Poznań (Poland) were carried out in the 20th century (in 1922–23 and 1950–57). In the growing seasons the dominant groups were diatoms and green algae. Cyanobacteria were noted, but they did not have high abundance. The aim of this work is to present the phytoplankton research conducted on the River Warta in Poznań in the 21st century (in 2003, 2009, 2010 and 2016). In all years the dominance of diatoms and green algae in terms of biomass was noted. However, in late summer cyanobacteria biomass was high and this group became dominant or co-dominant. Spring blooms were created by unicellular centric diatoms, e.g. Stephanodiscus minutulus and colonial green algae: Coelastrum microporum or Micractinium pusillum. In summer, bloom-forming taxa were unicellular centric diatoms, colonial diatoms: Aulacoseira granulata or Fragilaria crotonensis and cyanobacteria: Aphanizomenon flos-aquae and Woronichinia naegeliana. The occurrence of taxa typical of dam reservoirs and lakes suggests the influence of the Jeziorsko Reservoir on the phytoplankton of the River Warta, but it does not exclude the impact of tributaries and oxbow lakes. The research conducted in the 20th and 21st century show important changes in the taxonomical structure and abundance of phytoplankton.
Valency and expectation in Bantu applicatives
Authors: Marten Lutz , Mous Maarten
Published: December 2017

Bantu applicatives are standardly analysed syntactically, as encoding a change in valency. However, in many cases applicatives do not change valency, but are rather related to a change in interpretation. In particular pragmatic functions of applicatives related to focus and emphasis are often noted in the description of individual languages, but are very rarely reflected in typological or theoretical work. To address this problem, this paper develops a pragmatic analysis of applicatives, in which applicatives signal that the action denoted by the base verb is being carried out in some way remarkably, and so differently from normal expectations about the action. Pragmatic effects are found with all uses of applicatives, and may lead to a change in valency, or not. Absence of a change in valency is found in particular with locative and instrument applicatives, while benefactive applicatives almost always entail a change in valency. This is related to the thematic hierarchy: Beneficiaries occupy a high position in the thematic hierarchy and have a strong effect on the expectedness of the action expressed. The advantage of our analysis is that it addresses both interpretational and structural aspects of applicative constructions and provides a unified explanation for them.
Linguistic stereotypes in short- and long-term migrants’ discourses on Argentina, Germany and Austria
Authors: Lupprich Edith
Published: December 2017

This paper focuses on short- and long-term migrants between Argentina and Germany, as well as between Argentina and Austria, and their discourses about their lives between their host and home countries. Blogs, journalistic articles, and in-depth interviews are analysed from a qualitative perspective in order to examine hetero- and auto-stereotypes. How can these stereotypes be described from a linguistic and discursive point of view? How do speakers express or avoid the responsibility of uttered stereotypes? To answer these questions, we draw on an overarching Critical Discourse Studies framework. At the same time,
The framing of Muslims on the Spanish Internet
Authors: Alcántara-Plá Manuel , Ruiz-Sánchez Ana
Published: December 2017

In this work we study the representation of Muslims on the Internet in Spain. After the terrorist attacks in Europe, Islamophobia and Muslimophobia have grown considerably in our society. There is a strong rejection of Muslim groups and individuals, they are perceived not only as different, but also as dangerous and violent. We follow a cognitive linguistics approach using corpus linguistics as a methodology in order to know which concepts are related to Muslims in discourse. We have used three corpora: the Spanish part of the esTenTen corpus, which is a large web corpus intended to give a picture of the Spanish language on the Internet; a Twitter corpus encompassing tweets published by five main political parties in Spain and their candidates in 2015-2016; and a third corpus of articles on the topic “Muslims” from four important digital newspapers (
The Role of Myofibroblasts in Granulomatous Lymphadenitis in Pigs Naturally Infected with M. Avium Subsp. Hominissuis
Authors: Polaček Vladimir , Vidanović Dejan , Božić Biljana , Beckei Žolt , Vučićević Ivana , Prodanov-Radulović Jasna , Aleksić-Kovacević Sanja
Published: December 2017

The most important morphological characteristic of infections caused by M. avium subsp. hominissuis (MAH) is granuloma formation. The growth of mycobacteria is in accordance with anti-bacterial effector mechanisms of the host within granuloma. The most important cytokines for „orchestrating“the host defense are interferon γ (INF-γ), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1). Myofibroblasts that make up a peripheral layer of granuloma largely express receptors for TGF-β1. This cytokine is believed to affect the induction of myofibroblast proliferation. The aim of this paper is to point out the importance of myofibroblasts in the formation and sustainability of granuloma during natural infection of pigs with M. avium subsp. hominissuis. Examinations have been performed on the samples of Lnn. jejunales, Lnn. ileocolici and Lnn. colici of 100 pigs with a positive tuberculin skin test. The molecular method confirmed the presence of a genome M. avium subsp. hominissuis. The microscopic examination of lymph node samples stained by the routine hematoxyilin-eosin (HE) method, showed the presence of granulomatous lymphadenitis. The method of double immunohistochemical staining revealed that myofibroblasts which express TGF-β1 receptor type I (TGF-β1RI) and α smooth muscle actin (α SMA) have an important role in the morphogenesis of granulomatous lymphadenitis in pigs infected with MAH.
The Deteleologization of Nature: Darwin’s Language inOn the Origin of Species
Authors: Pazos Bárbara Jiménez
Published: December 2017

Although a detailed analysis of Darwin’s lexicon inOn the Origin of Specieshas not been undertaken, critical literature claims that there are lexical signs of a teleological nature in the language used in this work. I intend to refute, through an analysis of the lexicon in Darwin’s work, the criticisms that claim a teleological subtext in Darwin’s language and that conceive said language to be a reflection of a teleological conception of nature. I will place special emphasis on the lexical material that Darwin uses in those paragraphs dedicated to the description of the function of Natural Selection.
Effect of thermocapillarity and variable thermal conductivity on the heat transfer analysis of a non-Newtonian liquid thin film over a stretching surface in the presence of thermal radiation and heat source/sink
Authors: Sreelakshmi K. , Sarojamma G.
Published: December 2017

An analysis illustrating the flow of an Ostwald-de-Waele liquid film on an unsteady stretching sheet under the influence of thermocapillary force, magnetic field and viscous dissipation is carried out. In this study, thermal conductivity is assumed to be a function of fluid temperature. Numerical solutions for the partial differential equations governing the flow are obtained by employing the elegant Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg method for certain representative values of controlling parameters, such as thermocapillarity number, magnetic field parameter, etc. Film thickness is calculated for various values of flow parameters. Film thickness of shear thinning fluids is found to be smaller than that of a Newtonian fluid and a converse trend holds true for shear thickening fluids. Thicker films are noticed for increasing values of thermocapillarity number. In the presence of thermocapillary force, an initial decrease in the velocity of a shear thinning fluid occurs before fluid velocity experiences a significant increase towards the free surface. Stronger magnetic field strengths are seen to increase the free surface velocity. Themocapillary force on temperature in a shear thinning fluid is more prominent.
NCAA Athletic Department Employee Perceptions of Workplace Related Burnout, Commitment, and Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Schneider Robert C. , Hite Penny D.
Published: December 2017

The objective of this study was to determine employees’ perceptions across National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Divisions I, II, and III athletic departments of the following general categories and their respective subcategories: (a) emotional intelligence consisting of appraisal of emotions, optimism, utilization of emotions, social skills, and emotional exhaustion; (b) commitment consisting of affective commitment, continuance commitment, and normative commitment; and (c) burnout outcomes consisting of exhaustion, and cynicism. The literature offers broad perspectives related to burnout, commitment, and emotional intelligence along with the respective subcategories (Cropanzano, Rupp, & Byrne 2003; Grichnik, Smeja, & Welpe 2010; Opengart 2005; Patzelt, & Shepherd 2011; Youssef, & Luthans 2007). An intercollegiate sport centered questionnaire was developed by the researchers, the content of which was grounded in seminal research studies related to emotional intelligence, commitment, and burnout outcomes. Feedback from five experts who held no less than 15 years of working experience in an NCAA athletic department helped support content validity. The questionnaire consisted of a demographic section followed by a 7 point Likert scale ranging fromstrongly agreetostrongly disagree, that included 49 total statements. Electronic mail was used to send the questionnaire to a random sample of 333 athletic department employees whose e-mail addresses were obtained from the publicly accessible National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics’ (NACDA) National Directory of College Athletics. Of the 333 surveys mailed, 82 were returned for a 24.6% response rate. Descriptive statistics was applied to the data to arrive at findings related to athletic department employees’ responses to the subcategories of the general categories related to burnout, commitment, and emotional intelligence. Athletic department employees were found to generally agree. Overall, responses by the athletic department employees indicated perceptions related to each of three categories of emotional exhaustion, commitment and burnout outcomes that are favorable to the well-being of the athletic department.
Flow behavior in weakly permeable micro-tube with varying viscosity near the wall
Authors: Gupta Ravikant R. , Kumar Vineet , Chand Shri
Published: December 2017

Weakly permeable micro-tubes are employed in many applications involving heat and/or mass transfer. During these processes, either solute concentration builds up (mass transfer) or steep change in temperature (heat transfer) takes place near the permeable wall causing a change in the viscosity of the fluid. Results of the present work suggest that such change in viscosity leads to a considerable alteration in the flow behavior, and the commonly assumed parabolic velocity profile no longer exists. To solve the problem numerically, the equation of motion was simplified to represent permeation of incompressible, Newtonian fluid with changing viscosity through a micro-tube. Even after considerable simplification, the accuracy of the results was the same as that obtained by previously reported results for some specific cases using rigorous formulation. The algorithm developed in the present work is found to be numerically robust and simple so that it can be easily integrated with other simulations.
Galvanic coupling effects for module-mounting elements of ground-mounted photovoltaic power station
Authors: Pierozynski Boguslaw , Bialy Henryk
Published: December 2017

This communication reports on the concerns associated with possible generation of galvanic coupling effects for construction materials that are used to manufacture mounting assemblies for ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) power stations. For this purpose, six macro-corrosion galvanic cells were assembled, including: hot-dip Zn/Magnelis®-coated steel/Al and stainless steel (SS)/Al cells. Corrosion experiments involved continuous, ca. three-month exposure of these couplings in 3 wt.% NaCl solution, conducted at room temperature for a stable pH value of around 8. All corrosion cells were subjected to regular assessment of galvanic current-density and potential parameters, where special consideration was given to compare the corrosion behaviour of Zn-coated steel samples with that of Magnelis®-coated electrodes. Characterization of surface condition and elemental composition for examined materials was carried-out by means of SEM and EDX spectroscopy techniques.
Preparation and properties of cellulose membranes with graphene oxide addition
Authors: Fryczkowska Beata , Wiechniak Kamil
Published: December 2017

The paper presents results of research on the preparation of cellulose membranes with graphite oxide addition (GO/CEL). Initially, a cellulose (CEL) solution in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazole acetate (EMIMAc) was obtained, to which graphene oxide (GO) dispersed in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) was added. From this solution, composite membranes were formed using phase inversion method. It was observed that the GO addition influences the physico-chemical properties of GO/CEL composite membranes, resulting in an increase in their mass per unit area, thickness and density, and a decrease in sorption properties. In addition, the study of transport properties has shown that GO/CEL membranes do not absorb BSA particles on their surface, which prevents the unfavorable phenomenon of fouling. An important feature of the obtained membranes is the specific permeate flux which reaches high values (~124 L/m2×h) at 3.8% of the GO addition to the cellulose matrix.
Ionic [Ru] complex with recyclability by electro-adsorption for efficient catalytic transfer hydrogenation of aryl ketones
Authors: Yue Chuan-Jun , Xu Qiu-Neng , Gu Li-Ping , Wang Jin-Fang
Published: December 2017

The efficient reuse of homogeneous catalyst is important. Cation complex of [Ru(η6-p-cymene)(PPh3)(CH3CN) Cl]PF6 with different ligands was synthesized and characterized by infrared spectroscopy (IR), 1H-, 13C- and 31P-nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-, 13C- and 31P-NMR), element analysis (EA), and high resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS). The complex was used as a catalyst for the hydrogen transfer reduction of carbonyl for the first time, presenting an excellent catalytic performance of 89%–98% conversion of acetophenone and its derivatives. The catalyst may be efficiently reused by the electro-adsorption of 10 times to one catalyst recovery. The cation [Ru] complex presented advantages of both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.
Description of the first instar of Diaspidiotus ostreaeformis (Curtis, 1843) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae)
Authors: Podsiadło Elżbieta
Published: December 2017

The first instar of Diaspidiotus ostreaeformis is described and illustrated. Sexual dimorphism is exhibited. Differences between the first instars of D. ostreaeformis and D. zonatus are discussed.
On new taxa of Otiorhynchus Germar, 1822 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae: Otiorhynchini) from Greece and Turkey
Authors: Białooki Piotr Z.
Published: December 2017

The subgenera Eunihoides subgen. n. (type species O. echinopterus sp. n.), and Nubidanops subgen. n. (type species Otiorhynchus tumidicollis Stierlin, 1861) in the genus Otiorhynchus Germar, 1822 are newly described. The following species of Otiorhynchus Germar, 1822 are described: echinopterus sp. n., rhizophilus sp. n. and agilis sp. n. from south-western Turkey (subgenus Eunihoides subgen. n.); brevipilosus sp. n. from Turkey (subgenus Pocodalemes); nigrosetosus sp. n., flavosetosus sp. n., lacunosus sp. n., adopertus sp. n., implicatus sp. n. and sculptipterus sp. n. from Turkey (subgenus Tecutinus Reitter, 1912); forficulatus sp. n. and amplicornis sp. n. from south-western Turkey; crocotillus sp. n. from Greece (subgenus Fondajenus Reitter, 1912); crassiphallicus sp. n. from northern Turkey (subgenus Otismotilus Reitter, 1912); agmentosus sp. n., armentalis sp. n., cappadocicus sp. n., crepuscularis sp. n., hebetes sp. n., malinkai sp. n., porculus sp. n., vavrai sp. n. and wanati sp. n. (all from Turkey, subgenus Odelengus); spectativus sp. n. from Turkey (subgenus Aequipennis); anabolicus sp. n. and pulcher Białooki & Fremuth sp. n. from Turkey (subgenus Pterygodontus); rhinorostris sp. n. and curiosus sp. n. from Greece (subgenus Podonebistus); microcornis sp. n. from Turkey (subgenus Arnoldinus Davidian, Gültekin & Korotyaev, 2017). Otiorhynchus (Eunihus) pisidicus (Magnano, 2003) is hereby transferred to Otiorhynchus (Eunihoides subgen. n.), Otiorhynchus tumidicollis Stierlin, 1861 from Otiorhynchus incertae sedis and Otiorhynchus (Nubidanus) torosicus Davidian & Gültekin, 2016 to the subgenus O. (Nubidanops subgen. n.); all are new subgeneric placements.
Two Dogs Fight and a Third Grabs the Bone. Reasons for the Electoral Success of Unexpected Candidates – the Croatian Political Scene after the Last Two Parliamentary Election Cycles (2015–2016)
Authors: Mikucka-Wójtowicz Dominika
Published: December 2017

The last two years in Croatian politics can be seen as an important turning point. The most recent two parliamentary election cycles (2015-2016), as well as the presidential race held a year earlier, were both more interesting and more unpredictable than the previous elections. The objective of this article is to analyse and identify their distinguishing features as well as their significance and implications for the further functioning of the Croatian political scene. Owing to the fact that in both electoral cycles an important voice in the shape of the ruling coalition went to the party that came third in the election and, also surprisingly, this was both a newly established formation and to a great extent with an anti-establishment appeal, particular attention is focused on the appearance on the party scene of new political groupings. The article attempts to place them within the framework of the existing new party typologies and point to the main reasons for their electoral success, as well as evaluating their chances for survival on the party scene.
Tax evasion between fraud and legality
Authors: Opreţ Laura-Anca , Turcaş Florin Marius , Dumiter Florin-Cornel , Brezeanu Petre
Published: December 2017

This paper focuses on detailing the general coordinates regarding tax evasion and the necessity of creating a common unitary European legal framework. Accounting information might mirror erroneously in a certain measure the micro to macroeconomic tendency of fraud by showing a gross image of available resources. It is of the utmost importance to become fully aware of causes for illicit practices, ways to fight any fraud attempts and to evaluate the accounting mechanism that both creates and identifies tax evasion.
Aspects of youth competencies in the 21st century in the European Union
Authors: Pribac Loredana , Ardelean Dorina , Dudaș Lavinia , Haiduc Cristian , Anghelina Andrei
Published: December 2017

The aim of this article is to present the youth unemployment problem that the European Union countries are facing nowadays. To this end, we investigate the competencies and skills considered necessary in the 21 Century. We do this by presenting the competencies considered important by European employers versus Romanian employers. Not least, we reveal future directions in terms of skills required by employers.
Race Profiles of Rowers During the 2014 Youth Olympic Games
Authors: Cerasola Dario , Cataldo Angelo , Bellafiore Marianna , Traina Marcello , Palma Antonio , Bianco Antonino , Capranica Laura
Published: December 2017

Cerasola, D, Cataldo, A, Bellafiore, M, Traina, M, Palma, A, Bianco, A, and Capranica, L. Race profiles of rowers during the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. J Strength Cond Res 32(7): 2055–2060, 2018—Among the different factors affecting the outcome of elite rowing competitions, pacing strategy plays a relevant role. The purpose of this study was to analyze the race profiles of youth athletes competing at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games over a distance of 1,000 m. According to the competition outcome of sculling and sweep events, 96 youth (17–18 years) rowers (48 male and 48 female) were divided into winner (W), not winner (NW), qualified (Q), and not-qualified (NQ) athletes. The time during the 1,000-m race distance was considered at 0–500 m (T1) and 500–1000 m (T2). The average speed of T1 and T2 were normalized in relation to the average speed of the whole race. In both sexes, W rowers showed higher (p > 0.05) T2 values (100.8 ± 0.9%) with respect to T1 (99.2 ± 0.9%) ones. Female athletes showed a higher (p ≤ 0.05) T1 with respect to T2 in NW, Q, and NQ, whereas male athletes exhibited a higher T1 (p ≤ 0.05) than T2 speed only in NQ. While to be admitted to the final phase of the competition, the rowers tended to favor a positive race strategy (88%); during the final phase, a difference (p = 0.43) emerged for outcome, with the majority of medalists (67%) adopting a negative race strategy. These results suggest that winners have applied a different race strategy compared with the other groups in consequence to a higher efficiency of anaerobic metabolism.
Chemically Altered Natural Fiber Impregnated Soil for Improving Subgrade Strength of Pavements
Authors: Bordoloi Sanandam , Hussain Rojimul , Sen Sagar , Garg Ankit , S Sreedeep
Published: December 2017

This study explores the possibility of using sustainable materials in the form of natural fibers for reinforcing and improving the subgrade strength of pavements. Natural fibers with suitable biochemical properties were used for subgrade reinforcement in the past. Recently, the use of a waste weed, water hyacinth (WH), has garnered popularity as it can reinforce soil with the added advantage of waste utilization. It is well known that natural fibers have limited life when used in soils due to their degradation with time. For improving the longevity of the fiber and enhancing the mechanical performance of the soil-fiber composite, an effort was made in this study to chemically coat the natural fiber surface with nanoparticles of ferric hydroxide. The chemical coating can alter the short-term, as well as long-term, mechanical and chemical characteristics of WH fiber-impregnated soil, which is not well understood. The primary objective of the current study focuses on the short-term behavior of ferric hydroxide-coated WH fiber-impregnated soil that can be used as pavement subgrade. The effect of the chemical coating on WH fibers was initially analyzed by field emission scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray tests. The impregnation of nanoparticle on the fiber surface increases surface roughness, coats the porous lumen of the fiber, and increases the tensile strength of the material. A set of tensile strength and moisture absorption tests was done for both untreated and treated WH fiber. The fiber tensile strength of treated fiber (TF) increased by 1.25 times as compared to untreated fiber (UF). The moisture absorption of TF decreased significantly from 580 % for UF to 255 %, indicating that the modified fiber became more hydrophobic. Unconfined compressive strength and direct shear tests were performed to evaluate the improvement in mechanical characteristics of chemically altered randomly distributed fiber-reinforced soil. The increase in cohesion, friction angle, and compressive strength at various compaction states has been discussed for soil reinforced with treated fibers (TF + S), untreated fibers (UF + S), and unreinforced soil (BS). For demonstrating the subgrade performance, soaked and unsoaked California bearing ratio tests were conducted on fiber-reinforced soil. For all the tests conducted on soil combinations (BS, (UF + S), and (TF + S)), the TF-reinforced soil composite performed the best. The results demonstrate the efficacy of using chemically altered natural fiber in increasing the subgrade strength of pavements.
Pseudoneglect in Visual Search: Behavioral Evidence and Connectional Constraints in Simulated Neural Circuitry
Authors: Gigliotta Onofrio , Seidel Malkinson Tal , Miglino Orazio , Bartolomeo Paolo
Published: December 2017

Most people tend to bisect horizontal lines slightly to the left of their true center (pseudoneglect) and start visual search from left-sided items. This physiological leftward spatial bias may depend on hemispheric asymmetries in the organization of attentional networks, but the precise mechanisms are unknown. Here, we modeled relevant aspects of the ventral and dorsal attentional networks (VAN and DAN) of the human brain. First, we demonstrated pseudoneglect in visual search in 101 right-handed psychology students. Participants consistently tended to start the task from a left-sided item, thus showing pseudoneglect. Second, we trained populations of simulated neurorobots to perform a similar task, by using a genetic algorithm. The neurorobots’ behavior was controlled by artificial neural networks, which simulated the human VAN and DAN in the two brain hemispheres. Neurorobots differed in the connectional constraints that were applied to the anatomy and function of the attention networks. Results indicated that (1) neurorobots provided with a biologically plausible hemispheric asymmetry of the VAN-DAN connections, as well as with interhemispheric inhibition, displayed the best match with human data; however; (2) anatomical asymmetry per se was not sufficient to generate pseudoneglect; in addition, the VAN must have an excitatory influence on the ipsilateral DAN; and (3) neurorobots provided with bilateral competence in the VAN but without interhemispheric inhibition failed to display pseudoneglect. These findings provide a proof of concept of the causal link between connectional asymmetries and pseudoneglect and specify important biological constraints that result in physiological asymmetries of human behavior.
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Neuron Excitability Is Regulated by Estradiol Feedback and Kisspeptin
Authors: Adams Caroline , Stroberg Wylie , DeFazio Richard A. , Schnell Santiago , Moenter Suzanne M.
Published: December 2017

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons produce the central output controlling fertility and are regulated by steroid feedback. A switch from estradiol negative to positive feedback initiates the GnRH surge, ultimately triggering ovulation. This occurs on a daily basis in ovariectomized, estradiol-treated (OVX+E) mice; GnRH neurons are suppressed in the morning and activated in the afternoon. To test the hypotheses that estradiol and time of day signals alter GnRH neuron responsiveness to stimuli, GFP-identified GnRH neurons in brain slices from OVX+E or OVX female mice were recorded during the morning or afternoon. No differences were observed in baseline membrane potential. Current-clamp revealed GnRH neurons fired more action potentials in response to current injection during positive feedback relative to all other groups, which were not different from each other despite reports of differing ionic conductances. Kisspeptin increased GnRH neuron response in cells from OVX and OVX+E mice in the morning but not afternoon. Paradoxically, excitability in kisspeptin knock-out mice was similar to the maximum observed in control mice but was unchanged by time of day or estradiol. A mathematical model applying a Markov Chain Monte Carlo method to estimate probability distributions for estradiol- and time of day–dependent parameters was used to predict intrinsic properties underlying excitability changes. A single identifiable distribution of solutions accounted for similar GnRH neuron excitability in all groups other than positive feedback despite different underlying conductance properties; this was attributable to interdependence of voltage-gated potassium channel properties. In contrast, redundant solutions may explain positive feedback, perhaps indicative of the importance of this state for species survival.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTInfertility affects 15%–20% of couples; failure to ovulate is a common cause. Understanding how the brain controls ovulation is critical for new developments in both infertility treatment and contraception. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons are the final common pathway for central neural control of ovulation. We studied how estradiol feedback regulates GnRH excitability, a key determinant of neural firing rate using laboratory and computational approaches. GnRH excitability is upregulated during positive feedback, perhaps driving increased neural firing rate at this time. Kisspeptin increased GnRH excitability and was essential for estradiol regulation of excitability. Modeling predicts that multiple combinations of changes to GnRH intrinsic conductances can produce the firing response in positive feedback, suggesting the brain has many ways to induce ovulation.
The Age of Rhyme
Authors: Mazel Adam
Published: December 2017

Adam Mazel, “The Age of Rhyme: The Verse Culture of Victorian Cambridge” (pp. 374–401)

This essay introduces the verse culture of the Victorian-era University of Cambridge. While Cambridge verse covers a range of matters and manners, time is its master-theme and rhyme is its master-scheme. Seemingly sophomoric, Cambridge verse is significant as a case of verse doing social work for its writers and readers: versifying helped distinguish students and alumni as refined, cultivated members of the Victorian elite. In Cambridge verse, the social meanings of versifying condensed above all in the versifier’s facility with form, which implied the versifier’s refinement. For Cambridge men, rhyme play was a form of display, a performance of class.
Gli schiavoni e la Santa Casa di Loreto fra '400 e '500: la confraternita, gli architetti, le maestranze e i materiali fra tradizioni storiografiche e verifiche documentarie
Authors: Coltrinari Francesca
Published: December 2017

L'articolo esamina i rapporti fra il cantiere della Santa Casa di Loreto e la costa orientale dell'Adriatico, attestati dai racconti di fondazione del santuario e dai documenti storici, che mostrano la presenza di una forte comunità di Schiavoni, organizzata n dal 1476 in una confraternita nationale, con propri sacerdoti e canonici e un ospedale per i pellegrini. Dopo aver esaminato il ruolo di vescovi come Francesco Morosini, vescovo di Parenzo e Giovanni Venieri da Recanati, arcivescovo di Ragusa, si approfondi- scono le gure degli architetti Marino di Marco Cedrino e Pietro Amorosi, documentati a Loreto rispettivamente fra il 1470 e il 1474 e il 1487 e il 1512. Entrambi furo- no impegnati come capo-mastri nel cantiere della basilica lauretana e sono stati a lungo tradizionalmente ritenuti "dalmati". Un esame complessivo della documentazione su questi maestri, unita a nuovi documenti, permettono invece di dimostrare una loro origine diversa, veneziana per Cedrino e lombarda per Amorosi.
Nonostante questi risultati, Loreto può essere ritenu- ta ugualmente un cantiere "illirico": il santuario con il suo secolare cantiere architettonico è stato infatti uno dei maggiori motori dei contatti artistici fra le due sponde dell'Adriatico. Tali contatti riguardarono il trasporto e la lavorazione della pietra d'Istria per la chiesa e il palazzo apostolico, che coinvolsero architetti, scalpellini, scultori e padroni di navi, rappresentando un potente veicolo di scambi culturali e artistici fra la metà del XV e la ne del XVI secolo. Appositi rappresentanti e scalpellini di ducia a Rovigno, stipendiati dalla Santa Casa, provvedevano sul posto alla selezione e alla prima lavorazione delle pietre. Per provvedere ai trasporti da Rovigno a Loreto, l'archi- tetto della Santa Casa, Giovanni Boccalini da Carpi (1555- 1580), fece costruire appositamente una nave che poteva trasportare grano, olio e altri prodotti agricoli della Santa Casa da vendere in Istria in cambio della pietra, attivando una singolare strategia imprenditoriale.
Kultura stanovanja u Zadru 1950-ih godina u kontekstu afirmacije modernizma
Authors: Galjer Jasna , Galić Anđela
Published: December 2017

Tema teksta je uloga izložbi posvećenih stanovanju u Zadru 1950-ih godina u kontekstu poslijeratne obnove i afirmacije moderne urbane kulture. Elaboriraju se specifičnosti ovih izložbi, s težištem na analizi propagandnih i edukativnih aspekata na primjeru izložbe Stambena zajednica organizirane 1960. u Zadru okviru manifestacije Porodica i domaćinstvo. Argumentira se polazište o kompleksnosti značenja izložbe kao medija u procesu modernizacije društva i značenje kvalitete stanovanja. Cilj je analizirati značenjski okvir koji određuje stambeni prostor i kvalitetu stanovanja kao jednu od središnjih tema ideologije, svakodnevnog iskustva i kolektivne memorije u navedenom razdoblju, te locirati temeljne razlike i promjene njihovog značenja danas.
Ivan Vitić i povijesna jezgra Zadra – Povodom stogodišnjice rođenja
Authors: Mlikota Antonija
Published: December 2017

Rad se bavi djelovanjem Ivana Vitića u obnovi i izgradnji povijesne jezgre Zadra nakon razaranja u Drugom svjetskom ratu. Njegova uloga u Zadru je do sada ostala u literaturi tek fragmentarno naznačena. Ovaj rad kroz provedeno arhivsko istraživanje pojašnjava njegovo sudjelovanje na natječaju 1953. godine, angažiranje od strane gradski vlasti na izradi regulacije vrlo važnog bloka u samom središtu povijesne jezgre Zadra 1955. godine te analizu izvedenih projekata, autorstvo nad pojedinačnim projektima i veliku arhitektonsku važnost koji ima danas devastirana i zapuštena zgrada ZB III u povijesnoj jezgri Zadra.
Slikar Marko Rašica u vojsci Austro-Ugarske Monarhije
Authors: Žaja Vrbica Sanja
Published: December 2017

Dubrovački slikar Marko Rašica (1883.-1963.) mobiliziran je tijekom 1915. g. i poslan u Bosnu, u okolicu Dervente. Krajem 1915. g. organizira humanitarne izložbe u Herceg Novom u Crnoj Gori, potom 1916. u Dubrovniku i pobjeđuje na natječaju za izvedbu spomenika na Lovćenu, a 1917. g. u Zagrebu organizira treću dobrotvornu retrospektivnu izložbu. Na izložbi je upoznao dr. Isa Kršnjavog, koji posreduje Rašičinom angažmanu na Obrtnoj školi i brojnim sakralnim narudžbama sljedećih godina, a 1918. g. je otpušten iz vojske. Uvidom u nove arhivske podatke iz različitih zbirki razjašnjava se razdoblje Rašičine mobilizacije, njegov rad za vrijeme I. svjetskog rata i utjecaj poznanstva s dr. Isom Kršnjavijem na slikarevu poslijeratnu karijeru.
From Daba Script to Dongba Script
Authors: Duoduo Xu
Published: December 2017

The comparison of the 28 lunar mansions of Daba and Dongba scripts revealed that Daba glyphs are single graphemes that are generally pictograms depicting the star atlases or related to the syllables of the stars names. Their counterparts in Dongba writing, conversely, are mostly ligatures consisting of several graphemes. They could be pictograms depicting the star atlases or the syllabic representations of the lunar mansions designations, or the combinations of both. Basing the analysis on the functions of the glyphs in writing down languages, the plausible path of development that can be highlighted from these two scripts have been reconstructed. Further on, the hypothesis is proposed according to which Daba script could be the initial stage of the Dongba writing system.
Dokumentacija o industrijskoj i tehničkoj baštini
Authors: Zlatić Stjepan , Krtalić Maja
Published: December 2017

Tehnička i industrijska baština iznimno su važan dio kulturne baštine u svijetu i Hrvatskoj. Njihovo čuvanje i zaštita predstavlja izazov na mnogim razinama. Važan je segment u očuvanju tehničke i industrijske baštine i njezina dokumentacija koja je često odvojena od predmeta svoje provenijencije. Dokumentacija u kontekstu industrijske baštine predstavlja sve pisane, tiskane i elektroničke dokumente vezane uz određenu industriju te svu dokumentaciju nastalu kao dio proizvodnog procesa. Tehnička dokumentacija predstavlja svu dokumentaciju koja na neki način opisuje tehnički predmet ili je vezana uz njega. Dugotrajno čuvanje, zaštita i dostupnost dokumentacije o industrijskoj i tehničkoj baštini procesi su pred kojima stoje brojni izazovi. Svrha je ovoga rada1 skrenuti pozornost na problematiku zaštite dokumentacije o industrijskoj i tehničkoj baštini te dati uvid u izazove istraživanja te problematike u Hrvatskoj.
Pravo mora u Sredozemlju tijekom povijesti
Authors: Vokić Žužul Marina , Bulum Božena
Published: December 2017

U radu se izlažu temeljne značajke razvoja prava mora u Sredozemlju, od prvih povijesnih vrela do Treće konferencije Ujedinjenih naroda o pravu mora 1982. godine. Autorice analiziraju stoljećima dug proces stvaranja toga prava koje vrijedi na svim morima, kroz prizmu njegove primjene u sredozemnim morskim prostorima – od vremena slobodne upotrebe mora za svakoga prema rimskom pravu i gospodstva na moru feudalnih vladara (država) u srednjem vijeku do prvih tragova suvremenog prava mora u 17. stoljeću i kodifikacijskih napora tijekom 20. stoljeća. Posebna pozornost posvećena je složenom putu nastanka pravnih režima i granica u Sredozemnom moru.
A poesÍa e o conceito de beleza até a modernidade francesa
Authors: Domingos dos Santos Kedrini
Published: December 2017

Este artigo tem por objetivo pensar a poesia e o conceito de beleza até a modernidade poética francesa. Para isso, buscaremos verificar as mudanças ocorridas na concepção de belo ao longo do século XIX, bem como as transformações na poesia francesa ocorridas com Charles Baudelaire, poeta fundamental nesse contexto, que chamou a atenção para a modernidade, propondo um novo olhar para a poesia e para a beleza. Pretendemos, ainda, observar como a beleza é pensada e materializada em alguns de seus poemas, sobretudo naqueles em que ela surge associada à figura feminina.
Un viaje al museo a través de la literatura infantil. Lo coleccionable y nuestra relación con los objetos.
Authors: Rajal Alonso Candela
Published: December 2017

El concepto de museo ha cambiado mucho en las últimas décadas, es mucho más flexible, didáctico y comunicativo. Tratando de romper con su imagen elitista, se presenta cada vez más como un espacio social donde nos relacionamos con objetos e ideas que interpretamos a través de nuestras propias vivencias. Pero ¿cuál es la imagen de los museos que transmite la literatura infantil? A través de una investigación cualitativa y documental  analizaremos diversas publicaciones dirigidas al público más joven e intentaremos entender los museos como experiencias cotidianas y el coleccionismo como una actividad educativa con valor en nuestro desarrollo.
Uma difícil aproximação: esboços da presença cartesiana no curso sobre a Natureza de Merleau-Ponty
Authors: Siviero José Marcelo
Published: December 2017

Trata-se dum recenseamento, a partir dos primeiros capítulos do curso sobre a Natureza (La Nature) de Merleau-Ponty, da presença cartesiana nos escritos e reflexões merleau-pontyanas, nos quais se observa uma preparação dos primeiros passos da ontologia tardia do autor de O Visível e o Invisível. Nele, observa-se duas abordagens diferentes da letra cartesiana, que a princípio parecem contraditórias: a abordagem a partir da infinitude de Deus em relação ao homem e a confusão entre a alma e o corpo. Compreender a articulação entre as duas abordagens e como elas se lançam na direção duma mesma leitura é a tarefa deste artigo.
Approximation in weighted generalized grand smirnov classes
Authors: Israfilov Daniyal M. , Testici Ahmet
Published: December 2017

Let G be a finite simple connected domain in the complex plane C, bounded by a Carleson curve Γ := ∂G. In this work the direct and inverse theorems of approximation theory by the algebraic polynomials in the weighted generalized grand Smirnov classes εp),θ(G,ω) and , 1 < p < ∞, in the term of the rth, r = 1, 2,..., mean modulus of smoothness are proved. As a corollary the constructive characterizations of the weighted generalized grand Lipschitz classes are obtained.
Infinitely many solutions for semilinear Δλ-Laplace equations with sign-changing potential and nonlinearity
Authors: Chen Jianhua , Tang Xianhua , Gao Zu
Published: December 2017

In this paper, we prove the existence of infinitely many solutions for the following class of boundary value elliptic problems where Ω is a bounded domain in RN (N ≥ 2), Δλ is a strongly degenerate elliptic operator, V (x) is allowing to be sign-changing and f is a function with a more general super-quadratic growth, which is weaker than the Ambrosetti-Rabinowitz type condition.
Edge Effects of Truncated Dirac Solitons in Binary Waveguide Arrays
Authors: Truong Tran Xuan , Hue Nguyen Minh , Hoat Phung Dinh
Published: December 2017

We investigate the edge eﬀects of the optical analogue of the quantum relativistic Dirac solitons in binary waveguide arrays with Kerr nonlinearity when one tail of the Dirac soliton is truncated. We show that if the outermost waveguide of the binary waveguide array hosts the intense component of the truncated Dirac soliton, then Dirac soliton will be repeatedly bent towards the binary waveguide array edge. In the contrast, if the outermost waveguide of the binary waveguide array hosts the weak component of the truncated Dirac soliton, then Dirac soliton will be pushed away from the binary waveguide array edge. To the best of our knowledge, these unique features have not been found in any other systems.
MONITORIA: DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS NO IFS - CAMPUS LAGARTO
Authors: Costa Bruno dos Santos , Siqueira Rosana Rocha , Fontes Sacramento Tiffany Brunelly
Published: December 2017

O presente trabalho objetiva refletir sobre os desafios e perspectivas no âmbito do Programa de monitoria do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Sergipe (IFS) no Campus Lagarto. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório qualitativo e quantitativo, cujo instrumento de coleta de dados (questionário) foi aplicado a discentes e docentes no período de novembro de 2016 a março de 2017. Após a análise dos dados pode-se observar que são muitos os desafios relacionados ao Programa de Monitoria, dentre eles o exercício contínuo, dialogado e colaborativo entre o docente-tutor e o discente-monitor, considerando a necessidade de acompanhamento dos discentes assistidos pela monitoria, o que exige preparação extra por parte do monitor que além de ampliar seu entendimento sobre a disciplina objeto da monitoria, precisa desenvolver habilidades comunicacionais e de relacionamento interpessoal. Pode-se observar que o programa de monitoria apresenta percepção positiva dos participantes envolvidos, destacando que para a ampliação das ações faz-se necessária à participação dos discentes de forma contínua, e não apenas na proximidade da realização de provas e atividades avaliativas.
A REFORMA DO ENSINO MÉDIO E AS DESIGUALDADES NO BRASIL
Authors: Barcellos Marcília Elis , Gonçalves de Souza Elisabeth , Fontana Laura Roberta , Wanderosck Toledo Soraia , Braga Junior Celso
Published: December 2017

O presente artigo apresenta resultados de análises realizadas por um grupo de professores que atuam na Educação Básica e Superior acerca das mudanças definidas para o Ensino Médio por meio da Lei 13.415/17, bem como, suas possíveis consequências. As análises partiram de leituras de Bourdieu, acrescidas de ideias gramscianas. O levantamento histórico das mudanças propostas para a educação formal brasileira, desde o Manifesto dos Pioneiros (1932) e com ênfase na legislação, se configurou em contexto para as discussões. Como conclusões, a confirmada crise no Ensino Médio foi entendida como resultado de dicotomias que fizeram desentender a identidade desse segmento educacional, como: formação propedêutica ou profissional, ensino público ou privado, classe dominante ou trabalhadores, ricos ou pobres. A reforma proposta em 2016/2017 aprofunda a crise identitária do Ensino Médio ao fragmentar os conhecimentos em itinerários formativos opcionais, o que, financeiramente impraticável, acabará por promover diferentes formações que serão, inevitavelmente, referenciadas à situação socioeconômica dos alunos e às condições das instituições de ensino. Assim, apesar das insistentes propagandas que informam liberdade de escolha para os diferentes alunos, a atual reforma do Ensino Médio representa um retrocesso nas políticas educacionais ao legitimar as desigualdades socioeconômicas e reproduzir injustiça social na qual está agonizando o país.