bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Oxide inclusions in joints of aluminum alloys made by method of friction welding with mixing
Authors: Овчинников Виктор , Ovchinnikov Viktor , Андреева Людмила , Andreeva L , Любимова Татьяна , Lyubimova Tatyana
Published: January 2018

The paper reports the results of the impact of different edge surfaces preparation upon the structure of a metal joint and strength characteristics of welds made by a method a friction welding with mixing. As objects of investigations there were chosen plates made of aluminum alloys 1565, 1201, 1915, V-1341, 1420 and 1460 with 5 mm thick with different edge machining for welding: by stripping and degreasing; by machining, for surface oxide layer removal; by AC and DC welding arc for “growing” a surface oxide layer and the further analysis of its distribution in a metal joint after welding. In the paper there are shown the results of metal joint micro-structure investigation and also test results of welds for strength. Oxide distribution from the surface of edge surfaces inside joint metal and its influence upon strength properties of joints is analyzed.
Assessing whether a variable has a Normal distribution: The effect of sample size
Authors: Campbell Malcolm
Published: January 2018

In this article, we will look at the impact of sample size on methods for assessing whether a variable has a Normal distribution, which will be accompanied by practical recommendations
With precision
Authors: Hart Karen
Published: January 2018

In this second part of our series on woodwork, the focus turns to using tools. Children love to use props and gadgets and will feel grown up as they develop the skills to use them confidently.
Chalk it up!
Authors: White Hilary
Published: January 2018

Hilary White continues her focus on art media by looking at wax crayons and chalk. Try her ideas to explore sensory experiences and produce a variety of striking results, which children will be proud of.
Dress to impress!
Authors: White Hilary
Published: January 2018

Use winter clothing and its fastenings such as buttons, Velcro and zips as a starting point for conversations and points of view, while introducing an exciting range of new vocabulary.
Planting out
Authors: Hart Karen
Published: January 2018

In the second part of this growing area series, Karen Hart studies the wildlife and sensory garden she established last month and explores changes in the natural world as the basis for literacy activities.
Transformasi Pendidikan Agama dan Sains Dikotomik ke Pendidikan Nondikotomik
Authors: Maksudin Maksudin
Published: January 2018

Modern society is experiencing a spiritual emptiness that caused by dichotomous thinkingbetween religion and science. Therefore, it is important to do the transformation fromdichotomous understanding and education into nondichotomous. This effort can beused as an alternative to solve the problems of the education system and the dichotomouslife system. Some of the advantages of nondichotomous for education system and thelife system is the realization of: integration, interconnection, holistic, integrated,comprehensive, one system, one entity, strong, collective, religious, humane, peaceful,familiar, humble, thorough, work hard, work smartly, work well, work completely, andwork sincerely. While the weaknesses of the dichotomy in the life of the nation leadto several things: separation, stand-alone, partial, incomplete, divided, fragmented,dispersed, collapsed, weak, individual, secular, radical, anarchist, haughty, arrogant,incomplete, fast lackluster, quickly surrendered, carelessly, incomplete result, selfishnessand despair. Thus the nondichotomousreligious education and science in line with thebasic principles of the theological-dogmatic and philosophical-methodological
The Discourse of Islamic Education Development Based on Islam Nusantara Concept in IAIN Salatiga
Authors: Sahed Nur , Musari Musari
Published: January 2018

Islam Nusantara is a type of intrepretations on how to implement Islamic teachings in a contextual basis of reading religious texts. It is aimed to build Umah’s peaceful and harmonious life. Islamic education development based on Islam Nusantara concept which is desired by IAIN Salatiga is an inclusive education on the basis of tolerant values with positive attitudes toward differences as well as heterogeneity, by including Indonesian Islamic education materials and Islam Nusantara values in the courses in IAIN Salatiga. Those values such as tolerant, respecting others, multi culturalism, moderate, hospitable, and peacefulness
Islamic Education and Multiple Intelligences Implementation in Traditional Game of Sluku-Sluku Bathok at Komunitas Pojok Budaya, Bantul of Yogyakarta
Authors: Inayati Khafidlo Fahri , Millah Ahmad Sihabul
Published: January 2018

This research is aimed to describe the system within the game of sluku-sluku bathokin the Komunitas Pojok Budaya. This community concerned in reintroducingtraditional games among local villagers. Traditional game sluku-sluku bathok atKomunitas Pojok Budaya has many benefits. It is not only to make children happy,but also to stimulate children to develop their multiple intelligences. The benefitscan be seen from the moves within the game, togetherness in characteristic of thegame, as well as the song they sung. Moreover, the song in sluku-sluku bathok couldbe used as the implementation of Islamic education.
Developing of Multiculturalism in the Pesantren: Study on KH Abdul Muhaimin and the Pesantren of Nurul Ummahaat
Authors: Hidayatullah Syarif
Published: January 2018

The article describes a case study on KH Abdul Muhaimin and his Pesantren of Nurul Ummahat who has a curious awareness and some real actions to growing up multiculturalism consciousness. The study results that Kyai recognizes a vision of the pesantren with three words: Modernity, Moderates, and Humanity, that viewed to respond any challenges and opportunities of the modernization and the globalization, including multiculturalism awareness. So, the Kyai elaborates about nationalism based on theological perspective, beside sociological and cultural. Theologically, the Kyai views that any human being must be recognized rightly at all, and do not depend on their position and entity. In this context, the Kyai and his Pesantren of Nurul Ummahat had done several actions, namely: academic discussions, dialogues among religious peoples, launching of FPUB, the Toya Mili movement, and the Palem Consortium. The article intends become a solution for the government, especially in creating new policies to respond radicalism in the pesantrens.
The Challenge and The Prospect of Pesantren in Historical Review
Authors: Hamruni Hamruni
Published: January 2018

In historical perspective, as an Islamic educational institution, pesantren has experienced a long journey. Until the present time, there are some pesantrens that still continue the heritage of old traditions. These pesantrens are named traditional pesantren. But some others, start to open themselves and make changes in responding to the present challenges.These kinds of pesantrens are called modern pesantren. The efforts of modernization by pesantren are dilematic enough because on one side, the modernization is needed, but on the other side, it contains a very different paradigm and world’s perspective. In such situation, pesantren have to discuss those differences with the Islamic paradigm and perpective as the heritage of Islamic civilization in the enlightment era. Hopefully, pesantren is able to figure out current problems smartly with contemporary approaches.
Islamic Educational Transformation through Inmate Social Interaction at Palu Correctional Facility Class II A, Central Sulawesi
Authors: Yusra Yusra , Markarma A
Published: January 2018

Abstract

Rehabilitation system adopted by correctional facility is based on Pancasila. All incarcerated men are rehabilitated there with the goal to make them repent, be law-abiding citizens, and uphold moral values. Correctional facility comes as a rehabilitation place to improve social interaction so that inmates can be received by their social environment once they are released from prison. At this point, the researcher focuses on Islamic educational transformation through inmate social interaction training program at Palu correctional facility class II A. This research uses descriptive quantitative design with social legal approach to observe patterns of inmate social interaction. The result of research points out that Islamic educational transformation which is packed into rehabilitation programs and correctional educational activities is remarkably emphasized in inmate social interaction. In this case, Islamic educational transformation applied in Palu correctional facility class II A is defined as ultimum remidium, correctional activities emphasizing on process-based approach. Rehabilitation process given to inmates is able to improve insight and awareness of ethical and moral values in their social interaction. Therefore, when returning to society they can be accepted by social environtment as good responsible people.

Keywords: Transformation, Islamic Education, Social Interaction, Inmate

Abstrak

 

Pemasyarakatan diberikan kepada narapidana di LAPAS sebagai wadah memperbaiki interaksi sosial narapidana sehingga dapat diterima kembali oleh lingkungan sosialnya. Dalam konteks ini, Peneliti mengkaji pembinaan interaksi sosial narapidana berbasis pendidikan Islam di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Klas II A Palu. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan yuridis sosiologis (social legal approach) untuk melihat pola interaksi sosial narapida. Adapun metode penentuan sampel memakai rumus Slovin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembinaan interaksi sosial narapidana, didasarkan pada nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam yakni sikap saling menghargai, berbagi dan memberi manfaat pada orang lain yang dikemas dalam program dan kegiatan pembinaan. Pembinaan interaksi sosial narapidana berbasis pendidikan Islam di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Klas II A Palu adalah upaya ultimum remidium, yakni pembinaan lebih menekankan pada pendekatan berbasis proses. Pembinaan yang diberikan dapat memperbaiki wawasan dan kesadaran pada niali-nilai etika, akhlak dan moralitas narapidana dalam melakukan interkasi sosial dan dapat diterima kembali secara wajar sebagai seorang warga yang baik dan bertanggungjawab.

 

Kata Kunci: Pembinaan, Interaksi Sosial, Narapidana, Pendidikan Islam
Arabic Language Teaching and Learning in Muslim Minority of West Papua
Authors: Wekke Ismail Suardi
Published: January 2018

Abstract

Islamic boarding school which well-known as pesantren establishment reflects a process of transformation on religious level of education. Arabic language is the compulsory subject to gain the set of curriculum. Therefore, it is a need to explore the process of Arabic language teaching and learning in the Islamic school. This research was conducted in Sorong greater area of West Papua. In-depth interview and non-participant observation were employed in collecting data. Arabic language is the main subject to support others subject. Each semester, students need to complete a set of subject. Some activities extend the subject in many courses to enrich language skill and capacity. In addition, Muslim minority is the environment to challenge the region. Therefore, the schools constructed the special program in complementing the syllabus.  There is additional program to complete in one year program. The combination between classroom activity and course program is the breakthrough to extend opportunity to learn not only in the classroom but also outside classroom. This article concludes that additional program was created to enhance students’ skill and language development through practices and non-formal courses.

Keywords: Islamic Education, Arabic Language, Muslim Minority

 Abstrak

Pengembangan sekolah Islam yang dikenal dengan pesantren merefleksikan proses tranformasi dalam pelbagai tingkatan pendidikan keagamaan. Bahasa Arab sebagai mata pelajaran wajib menjadi bagian dari pelaksanaan kurikulum. Untuk itu, diperlukan eksplorasi untuk mengidentifikasi proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran bahasa Arab di sekolah Islam. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Sorong Raya, Papua Barat. Wawancara mendalam dan pengamatan tidak berpartisipasi digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data. Bahasa Arab merupakan mata pelajaran yang mendukung pelajaran lainnya. Setiap semester, siswa perlu menyelesaikan kumpulan pelajaran. Beberapa kegiatan dilaksanakan untuk memperluas kesempatan belajar dalam beberapa kursus untuk memperkaya keterampilan dan kapasitas berbahasa. Selanjutnya, sekolah juga melaksanakan program-program khusus untuk melengkapi silabus di dalam kelas. Terdapat pula program tambahan yang harus diselesaikan dalam satu tahun pelajaran. Perpaduan antara aktivitas kelas dan program kursus merupakan terobosan untuk memberikan kesempatan belajar yang bukan sebatas di dalam kelas tetapi juga di luar tembk kelas. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa program tambahan yang dilaksanakan untuk memperkaya keterampilan berbahasa dan membangun melalui praktik dan kursus non-formal.

Kata Kunci: Pendidikan Islam, Bahasa Arab, Minoritas Muslim
Authentic Leadership: Strategy of the Implementation of Madrasah Management of Change
Authors: Komariah Aan , Kurniady Dedy Achmad
Published: January 2018

Implementing the management of madrasah change starts from an authentic leadership. Authentic leadership is the identity of a head of madrasah in developing value-based educational system. His identity is seen from his sincerity in working, his kindness in treating people and the sharpness of his mind in determining the future of the organization. The authentic leadership of madrasah should represent the identity of moslem morality with work orientation on the sincerity of being a STAF+B (Siddiq, Tablig, Amanah, Fathonah + Brave) leader. Leading the madrasah in the context of implementing management of change is not enough to be pious but it requires courage to take strategic and innovative decisions in realizing a qualified madrasah. This research aims to find an authentic leadership strategy model for management of change by head of madrasah. The research was conducted on the head of madrasah in Pangandaran Regency. The results show that the application of authentic leadership can build madrasah changes by empowering the Professional Learning Community (PLC) in which 4CS strategy is implemented in a reciprocal (cumsuis-Casing, Communicating, Competencies, Contribution, Sample). The followers can identify who the authentic leader is by finding the integrity of identity that represents in: his mind is vision; his heart is good and his legs work hard.
The Leadership of Revivalist Kiai: Kiai’s Leadership Behaviours in Pesantren Shuffah Hizbullah Al-Fattah Cileungsi Bogor
Authors: Asy'ari Hasyim , Marsela Ades , Pardini Agung , Amelia Firda
Published: January 2018

This study is aimed at describing kiai’s leadership behaviours and identifying educational system organized by Pesantren Shuffah Hizbullah Al-Fatah in Cileungsi Bogor. This is a qualitative study with three techniques of data collection that are observation, interview, and document study. The results of the study show that revivalist kiai can be generally defined as a model of pesantren leadership which is not only to foster students’ personality, but also to form the cadres of new Islamic generation who have commitment to uphold Islamic values in daily life. The leadership conception of revivalist kiai is in line with the role model implemented by Rasulullah SAW during his leadership in Madinah. The existence of Pesantren Shuffah Hizbullah Al-Fatah is transformation of pesantren model which has been developed for centuries on Java Island. Educational model in Shuffah Hizbullah Al-Fatah is combination of formal, nonformal, and informal educational models that is community-based with mosque as the central. This pesantren has a special characteristic which is successful in involving various components of muslim communities to become the students.
Educational Leadership Based on Social Capital for Improving Quality of Private Secondary School
Authors: Suwadi Suwadi
Published: January 2018

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pola kepemimpinan pendidikan berbasis modal sosial untuk peningkatan mutu sekolah swasta. Penelitian dilakukan di jenjang sekolah menengah pertama swasta dengan pendekatan kualitatif naturalistik. Lokasinya di Kabupaten Sleman. Subjek terdiri kasus yang dipilih secara purposive. Prosedur penelitian ditempuh dengan empat langkah dan metode penggalian data melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan model induktif sedangkan tingkat kepercayaan hasil-hasil penelitian ditempuh dengan cara terpenuhinya kriteria kredibilitas, transferabilitas, dependabilitas dan konformabilitas. Temuan penelitian adalah sebagai berikut. Pertama, konsep kepemimpinan pendidikan berbasis modal sosial bertumpu pada kemampuan kepala sekolah  mempengaruhi sumber daya sekolah untuk mencapai tujuan melalui pola terintegrasi antara dimensi kepercayaan, hubungan resiprocal dan networking. Kedua, mutu sekolah dapat ditingkatkan melalui a) kepemimpinan sekolah dalam mengenali modal sosial, b) kepemimpinan sekolah dalam memanfaatkan modal sosial, c) kepemimpinan sekolah dalam mendayagunakan modal sosial. Ketiga, pemanfaatan modal sosial dalam kepemimpinan berbasis modal sosial di sekolah swasta dalam bentuk a) menyambung aspirasi stakeholders baik yang diinisiasi oleh sekolah maupun stakeholder, b) mempererat relasi stakeholders dengan sekolah, c) menindaklanjuti atau merespons sumber daya stakeholders dalam program sekolah sebagai bentuk perspektif baru kepemimpinan di sekolah.
Využívání otevřených vzdělávacích zdrojů studenty environ-mentálních oborů v České republice
Authors: Petiška Eduard
Published: January 2018

Open educational resources are important innovations in educational technologies. Their proper use can have a number of benefits for both higher education and environmental disciplines. Conversely, poor work when using these resources can have a negative impact on students' knowledge. It is currently unclear what OER students use, how often and for what they use it, and whether they are able to determine any criteria of quality. On the basis of previous findings, we developed a method, and conducted research in the form of a questionnaire-based survey. We investigated a) the frequency of use b) the purposes of use c) subjective quality assessment. Questionnaires were distributed in the environmental courses at five universities in the Czech Republic; 233 questionnaires were evaluated. The results showed that most students use OER often, especially Wikipedia, both its Czech and English versions, although many of the students also have experience with the storage of illegal materials. Resources are especially used as a supplement and secondary resource, as a signpost to other resources, to prepare for a test, or when writing an attestation work. As a quality resource, students especially value Wikipedia. Most students were also able to identify at least some criteria which they use when assessing the quality of a resource.
Scanning electron microscopy study of Strabax monstrosus von Nordmann, 1864 (Copepoda: Chondracanthidae) from Tunisian waters and histopathological study of its effects on host
Authors: Garbouj Myriam , Benmansour Bouchra , Quilichini Yann , Bahri Sihem
Published: January 2018

Strabax monstrosus von Nordmann, 1864 (Copepoda: Chondracanthidae) is an ectoparasite and it was recently recorded from small red scorpionfish, Scorpaena notata Rafinesque, and red scorpionfish, Scorpaena scrofa L., collected from Tunisian coastal waters. Copepod females were found deeply embedded in the branchial cavity reaching the cardiac region with their mouth-parts. Observations of females and males using scanning electron microscopy showed a number of morphological features that have been previously overlooked or incompletely presented. In this study, we report for the first time the fine structures of appendages, mouthparts, external genital organs (nuptial organs), and other structures of male and female Strabax monstrosus. Histopathological study showed lesions in the cardiac region of the host fish which is the target site of the parasite. The presently reported finding is the first record of Strabax monstrosus from Scorpaena notata and Scorpaena scrofa collected from Tunisian waters.
Asymmetric peptidomimetics containing L-tartaric acid core inhibit the aspartyl peptidase activity and growth of Leishmania amazonensis promastigotes
Authors: Santos André L.S. , Matteoli Filipe P. , Sangenito Leandro S. , Branquinha Marta H. , Cotrim Bruno A. , Resende Gabriel O.
Published: January 2018

Aspartyl-type peptidases are promising chemotherapeutic targets in protozoan parasites. In the present work, we identified an aspartyl peptidase activity from the soluble extract ofLeishmania amazonensispromastigotes, which cleaved the fluorogenic peptide 7-methoxycoumarin-4-acetyl-Gly-Lys-Pro-Ile-Leu-Phe-Phe-Arg-Leu-Lys(DNP)-D-Arg-amide (cathepsin D substrate) under acidic pH conditions at 37°C, showing aKMof 0.58 μM andVmaxof 129.87 fluorescence arbitrary units/s mg protein. The leishmanial aspartyl peptidase activity was blocked by pepstatin A (IC50= 6.8 μM) and diazo-acetyl-norleucinemetilester (IC50= 10.2 μM), two classical aspartyl peptidase inhibitors. Subsequently, the effects of 6 asymmetric peptidomimetics, containingL-tartaric acid core, were tested on both aspartyl peptidase and growth ofL.amazonensispromastigotes. The peptidomimetics named 88, 154 and 158 promoted a reduction of 50% on the leishmanial aspartyl peptidase activity at concentrations ranging from 40 to 85 μM, whereas the peptidomimetic 157 was by far the most effective, presenting IC50of 0.04 μM. Furthermore, the peptidomimetics 157 and 154 reduced the parasite proliferation in a dose-dependent manner, displaying IC50values of 33.7 and 44.5 μM, respectively. Collectively, the peptidomimetic 157 was the most efficient compound able to arrest both aspartyl peptidase activity and leishmanial proliferation, which raises excellent perspectives regarding its use against this human pathogenic protozoan.
Hexagonal Fractal Antenna using Koch for Wireless Applications
Authors: Gupta Manisha , Mathur Vinita
Published: January 2018

This paper presents the design, fabrication, and measurement of a novel ultra-wideband (UWB) hexagonal fractal patch antenna. This antenna uses hexagonal shape with Koch snowflake fractal at its edges. The proposed antenna has been excited using microstrip feed. The measured result of this antenna offers the ultra wideband characteristics from 3.265 GHz to 8.2 GHz. The antenna is practically fabricated and tested. Measured results show a good agreement with simulated results. The measured radiation patterns of this antenna are nearly omnidirectional in H-plane and bidirectional in E-plane. This antenna holds applications in many satellite communication transmissions, some Wi-Fi devices, cordless telephones, and weather radar systems. In this paper, an approach for multi-band antennas is proposed. First, a hexagonal patch is taken, it is fractured using Koch structure. The antenna shows compact dimensions with good S11 and pattern performance to be adopted for UWB applications.
A frame-analysis of the interplay of grammar and cognition in emission verbs
Authors: Fleischhauer Jens , Gamerschlag Thomas , Petersen Wiebke
Published: January 2018

Most decompositional approaches are confined to representing event structural properties whereas the idiosyncratic lexical content is often reduced to an unanalyzed atomic root. While approaches of this type are successfully applied to argument linking and some additional grammatical phenomena, we argue that other grammatically relevant aspects of verb behavior cannot be accounted for in this way. In order to illustrate the limits of ‘traditional’ decompositional accounts, we focus on the class of verbs of emission. Verbs of this class exhibit some grammatical asymmetries whose analysis requires lexical decomposition beyond traditional event structure templates. We argue that frames are a suitable format for extending event structure templates and provide an analysis of the phenomena at issue.
The Removal of Benzothiophene from Model Diesel on NaY and NiY Zeolites: Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies
Authors: Liu Ying , Liu Fei , Wang Rijie , Yang Xiaoxia
Published: January 2018

This work investigates the adsorption of sulfur compounds in model fuel (benzothiophene dissolved in n-octane) on NaY and NiY zeolites from the points of adsorption equilibrium and kinetics. The crystal structures, textural properties and chemical compositions of zeolites were characterized by XRD, N2 physisorption and ICP-AES, respectively. The adsorption of sulfur from model diesel was processed in a batch experiment on NaY and NiY zeolites, and the effects of adsorption temperature and adsorption time on adsorption capacity were investigated. The experimental isotherm data were fitted using Langmuir, Freundlich and Toth models. The pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order, pseudo-n order and intra-particle diffusion models were applied to fit the kinetic data and determine the adsorption mechanism. It is observed from the correlation coefficient (R2) that Toth model is more appropriate to depict the isotherm equilibrium adsorption process and the sulfur uptake process follows the pseudo-n order rate expression on NaY and NiY zeolites. The diffusion study indicated that the adsorption of benzothiophene is controlled by two steps. Moreover, the results of the relative error (RE) analysis further confirm the conclusion of the kinetic study. Thermodynamic studies demonstrated that the adsorption process is exothermal and spontaneous. The equilibrium adsorption sulfur capacities are 20.66 and 28.21 mgS˙g−1 on NaY and NiY zeolites at 50 °C, respectively.
Decoupled AC/DC Power Flow Strategy for Multiterminal HVDC Systems
Authors: Gao Yixiang , Li Shuhui , Dong Weizhen , Lu Bing
Published: January 2018

This paper proposes a decoupled AC/DC power flow approach for multi-terminal HVDC systems. The proposed method simplifies the power flow computation of multi-terminal HVDC systems while accurately reflecting the operation and control characteristics of VSC (voltage source converter) stations in a HVDC network. In the DC network, the power flow calculation is conducted based on a slack DC bus VSC station and power commends issued to other VSC stations from the power system control center. Then, in the AC power flow calculation, VSC stations are treated as special AC generators that can generate and absorb power from the AC grid in active and reactive power or active power and bus voltage control mode. For validation purpose, the conventional unified power flow method for multi-terminal HVDC systems is built. The paper compares the proposed method with the unified power flow method for an 8-bus multi-terminal HVDC system based on MATPOWER. Then, more case studies for different VSC control modes are conducted and evaluated for the 8-bus system. Afterwards, the proposed method is applied to the power flow study of a more practical and complicated multi-terminal HVDC system based on the IEEE 118-bus system.
Exploring the interplay of narrative and ethnography: A critical sociolinguistic approach to migrant stories of dis/emplacement
Authors: Sabaté i Dalmau Maria
Published: January 2018

In this article I explore the benefits of interplaying narrative and ethnography for conducting a context-grounded, sociolinguistic analysis of the representational and interactional functions of migrant storytelling events concerning dis/relocation. I focus on a series of narratives of socioeconomic and geographic im/mobility told by three Ghanaians who, unsheltered, lived on a bench of a Catalan urban town. These were gathered via “go-along” narrative interviews and multi-site ethnography during six months of fieldwork. I show that the imbrications of a social-practice and social-action approach to narrative with network ethnography allow to: (1) investigate how representation and interaction in place-centered stories and storytelling acts reveal the narrators’ positionings with respect to host-society dis/emplacement, in their alternative spaces of socialization; (2) capture what gets silenced in dis/orientation narratives, like discrepancies between stories told and lived concerning identity management across migrant groups; and (3) expose the researchers’ impact on shaping the form and content of these stories by ingraining self-reflexivity activities into all analytical accounts. This offers an informant-integrative, critical view of how migrants enact transnational survival in contexts of precariousness and exclusion, which contributes to understanding how they place themselves with regard to their non-citizenship statuses, from a socially-sensitive, non-essentializing perspective.
Study of Aerosol Charging in Electro-Aerosol Generator
Authors: Lekomtsev P. L. , Savushkin A. V. , Dresviannikova E. V. , Niyazov A. M.
Published: January 2018

The urgency of the study is conditioned by the necessity of perfection of the methods of electro-aerosol disinfection and disinsection of the air and the surfaces of premises, medical and preventive treatment of animals, and plant protection. The objective of the paper is aimed at revealing the regularities of electro-physical processes when charging an aerosol in electro-aerosol generators, improvement of the methods of electro-aerosol generation. The leading approach to the research of this problem is mathematical modelling of electrotechnical, dynamic and kinetic processes in electro-aerosol generators, allowing revealing the basic regularities of electro-aerosol generation. Experimental studies are aimed at assessment of the main characteristic of the electro-aerosol generator – convection current. As a result of the studies, a mathematical model of electro-aerosol generation with the mechanical method of atomization was obtained. The regularities of charging a fluid thread, arising at the edge of the generator, when applying electric field. The configuration of the electric field of cylindrical electrodes, taking into account the influence of the bulk charge of the electro-aerosol cloud, was considered. Electrostatic pressure of the electric field of the generator on fluid streams was taken into consideration. An equation for determining the average radius of drops of the electro-aerosol during mechanical atomization by the perforated cage was obtained. The mathematical model of electro-aerosol generation is obtained in the form of the equation of convection current, being one of the basic characteristics of the process of electro-aerosol generation, allowing defining the efficiency of electrization of aerosol particles and the degree of their fragmentation. Theoretical calculations are verified experimentally. Materials of the paper can be useful for the researchers, post-graduate students, engineers, engaged in designing, manufacturing and exploiting electro-aerosol equipment.
Gbest-Guided Artificial Bee Colony Optimization Algorithm-Based Optimal Incorporation of Shunt Capacitors in Distribution Networks under Load Growth
Authors: Dixit Mukul , Kundu Prasanta , Jariwala Hitesh R.
Published: January 2018

In this work, a new technique is introduced for optimal incorporation of shunt capacitors (SCs) in distribution networks. This technique has been compared to other sensitivity-based approaches such as loss sensitivity factor, index vector method, power loss index, and index of voltage stability. In the proposed technique, the optimal positions as well as the ratings of SCs are identified through an optimization algorithm. In sensitivity-based approaches, the positions of SCs are determined through a sensitivity approach and the optimal ratings of SCs are computed through an optimization algorithm. The main target of this study is to minimize the total annual cost and power loss of the network under load growth. This has been done through the population-based Gbest-guided artificial bee colony (GABC) optimization technique. Furthermore, the outcomes obtained through the GABC algorithm are compared to those from the iteration particle swarm optimization algorithm. The whole work along with the proposed methodology has been demonstrated on standard 34-bus and 118-bus distribution networks for SC placement. The results show that it reduces the total annual expense of the network to a great value. Consequently, it improves the total power loss reduction, enhances the voltage profile and power factor, and reduces the total voltage deviation. The obtained numerical outcomes through the proposed technique have been compared with the published literature outcomes to show the viability and superiority of the algorithm.
Evaluation of Network Blocking Probability and Network Utilization Efficiency on Proposed Elastic Optical Network using RSA Algorithms
Authors: Sharma Deepak , Kumar Suresh
Published: January 2018

Elastic optical networks (EONs) are new generation optical networks that provide flexible bandwidth and spectrum assignment characteristics to accommodate diverse demand range over traditional dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM)-based networks. While overcoming spectrum contiguity and continuity constraints, Routing and Spectrum Assignment (RSA) is a challenging task in EONs. In this article, we have proposed an EON network model. Using existing RSA techniques we have analyzed the performance of the proposed model on the basis of Network Blocking Probability (NBP) and Network Utilization Efficiency (NUE) under variable load conditions. It has been found to be working optimally even at a load of 200 Erlangs.
Love of the Sexes in Nietzsche’s Philosophy: From Opposition to transformative Interaction
Authors: Thorgeirsdottir Sigridur
Published: January 2018

Nietzsche discusses the emotional level of the love of the sexes in aphorism 363 of The Gay Science where he claims that men and women have different prejudices about love. The basic dynamics of love in GS 363 are explained in terms of the woman who gives herself and the man who takes. How can this model offer more than a reactionary idea of an opposition of a submissive woman and dominating man? It will be argued that a deeper understanding of giving oneself and taking does not warrant an opposition in the sense of a master-slave relation. The preconditions for giving and taking in Nietzsche’s philosophy disclose a richer idea of giving and taking as a dynamic and mutually transformative interaction of partners in love.
„Hörte Jemand ihr zu?“ Nochmals – zu Nietzsches letztem Gedicht
Authors: Pestalozzi Karl
Published: January 2018

Nietzsche’s Venice poem has the form of an ‘Erlebnisgedicht’. Its motives and phrases, however, refer back to Nietzsche’s first happy years in Basel: Richard Wagner’s
Schreiben / Denken: Nietzsche – Wittgenstein
Authors: Stegmaier Werner
Published: January 2018

In the prevailing tradition of European philosophy, thinking has been thought in such a way that final certainties are to be gained from it. However, what is called ‘thinking’ is in fact not observable. Instead, it manifests itself in a multitude of shapes, most clearly in speech and particularly in writing. Both Nietzsche and the late Wittgenstein were facing this. They tried to simply describe thinking by means of observable clues without already ascribing a certain logic to it and, in doing so, they altered philosophy altogether. Their yardstick is no longer mathematics, but music. This paper first deals with the family resemblances of their personal situations, their textual situations, and their sign approaches, all of which are characterized by decisions and selections, instead of being given as stable grounds. Then, Nietzsche’s and Wittgenstein’s descriptions of speaking and writing as signs for thinking are brought into dialogue with each other. Thus, thinking proves to be unsteady and groundless in the chaotic emergence of thoughts as well as rambling in the chaotic speech about thinking; but it proves to be both guided and seduced, both accompanying and directing in the orders of speech and, at the same time, to be confined and gliding, selecting and dancing, flying and overflying in the orders of writing
#fernweh #wanderlust #explore: Reise- »Erzählungen« auf Instagram
Authors: Kuhlhüser Sandra
Published: January 2018

Nowadays, we live in mediatized environments, which are more and more shaped by visual means of expression. Visual social media platforms, such as Instagram, Flickr, Tumblr, Pinterest and Snapchat, are now the tools of communication and self-representation - especially for the younger generations. How users of these visual social media use hashtags and pictures in a rhetorical way to realize their personal representation is shown in this article by analyzing ›travel-narrations‹ of public accounts on Instagram. After a short theoretical approach, which includes the application of the strategic rhetorical process on the social practices on Instagram, the hashtag and the picture are characterized as rhetorical instruments. The analysis showed that there are specific practices of idealized self-representation as a certain type of traveler and rhetorical-communicative patterns, concerning the way hashtags are applied and pictures are uploaded by the users. The result is that even on a mainly visual platform, like Instagram, pictures as a form of communication are too undefined without the textual component in form of hashtags, which are essential contextgiving resources. Thus, the successful realization of the self-representation includes both communication forms, which dialectically build meaning together.
Facile isolation of a stable S6-symmetric methanol hexamer using the guest-free microporous metal-organic framework: zinc 5-tert-butyl isophthalate
Authors: Jovial Samaila A. , Raftery James , Anderson Michael W. , Attfield Martin P.
Published: January 2018

The ordered structure of the guest-free microporous metal-organic framework zinc 5-tert-butyl isophthalate {Zn[(CH3)3CC6H3(CO2)2]} has been determined and shown to be easily loaded with methanol to form {Zn[(CH3)3CC6H3(CO2)2]}·CH3OH. The methanol forms a S6-symmetric hexamer within the pores of the material that is uniquely defined by the void space and exerts a subtle structural effect on the framework structure of the host. The work demonstrates the use of this type of metal-organic framework as a matrix to isolate unique molecular clusters in a facile manner.
Intermolecular Interactions in the Crystal of a New Nickel(II)-cobalt(II)- nickel(II) Trinuclear Complex Containing a Macrocyclic Complex Ligand
Authors: Li Xiao-Zeng , Liu Bao-Lin , He Juen-Hong , Liao Dai-Zheng
Published: January 2018

A new trinuclear complex [Co(NiL)2(H2O)2](ClO4)2 was synthesized by using a macrocyclic complex ligand [NiL], where L is the dianion of diethyl-5,6,7,8,16,17-hexahydro-6,7-dioxo-16Hdibenzo[ e,n] [1,4,8,12]tetraazacyclopentadecine-13,19-dicarboxylate. X-ray analysis revealed that the two Ni(II) ions have the same distorted N4 square planar coordination geometries. The Co(II) ion resides in a distorted octahedral O6 coordination environment. In the crystal, π···π interaction between a phenyl ring and three non-aromatic π-systems involving Ni and N atoms was observed together with C-H···O and O-H···O hydrogen bonds. These non-covalent interactions link the dications and the perchlorate anions to form a 3D supramolecular network.
Secondary Interactions in Gold(I) Complexes with Thione Ligands. 2. Three Ionic Camphorsulfonates with Z’ = 2 [1]
Authors: Friedrichs Steffi , Jones Peter G.
Published: January 2018

All three structures of the form bis(thione)gold(I) camphor-10-sulfonate [thione = imidazolidine-2-thione, 1; 1-methyl-imidazolidine-2-thione, 2; thiazolidine-2-thione, 3] crystallize in chiral space groups with Z′ = 2; local inversion symmetry of the cationic assemblies (less pronounced for 3) provides some rationalisation for this. The basic structural units are accounted for in terms of classical hydrogen bonds, leading to rings involving ion pairs for 1 and 2, but to infinite chains of anions and cations for 3. Neighbouring ion pairs in 1 are joined by further classical hydrogen bonds, in 2 via interactions between parallel S-Au-S axes. Other interactions include Au···N for 1, Au···S and Au···O for 3, and weak hydrogen bonds C-H···O and C-H···S, especially between adjacent chains in 3. Each structure is divided into hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions.
Synthesis of a New Cyclic Peptide, Pseudostellarin G
Authors: Poojary Boja , Kumar Harish , Belagali S. L.
Published: January 2018

A new biologically active cyclic peptide, Pseudostellarin G was synthesized and the structure was established on the basis of analytical, IR, NMR and mass spectral data. The newly synthesized compound was screened for its antimicrobial and pharmacological activities.
Hydroxy-Methoxybenzoic Methyl Esters: Synthesis and Antifeedant Activity on the Pine Weevil, Hylobius abietis
Authors: Legrand Sacha , Nordlander Göran , Nordenhem Henrik , Borg-Karlsonc Anna-Karin , Uneliusa C. Rikard
Published: January 2018

The pine weevil Hylobius abietis (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) feeds on the bark of coniferous seedlings and is the economically most important forestry restocking pest in large parts of Europe. Substances with an antifeedant effect may offer an environmentally friendly alternative to insecticides for the protection of planted seedlings. Bioassays were performed on commercial and synthetic methyl hydroxy-methoxybenzoates in order to determine their possible antifeedant activity.

Two methyl hydroxy-methoxybenzoates were synthesized by esterification and mono-O-methylation of two dihydroxybenzoic acids. A regioselective protection-deprotection strategy was used in the synthetic pathway of the other non-commercial esters, esterification and selective pivaloylation of the less-hindered hydroxyl group of other commercial dihydroxybenzoic acids gave diester intermediates, which then were O-methylated before methanolysis of the pivaloyl group which yielded the desired non-commercial methyl hydroxy-methoxybenzoates.

The five synthesized methyl hydroxy-methoxybenzoic esters were complemented with commercial samples of the five other isomers of methyl hydroxy-methoxybenzoate and spectrometric data were collected for the complete set of isomers. All ten isomers were tested for their antifeedant effect on the pine weevil. The effect varied considerably among the hydroxy-methoxybenzoic esters. Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate showed the highest effect and may thus be a candidate for practical use in pine weevil pest management.
Photochemical Reactions of Re(CO)5Br with Ph2P(S)(CH2)nP(S)Ph2 (n = 1,2,3)
Authors: Subasi Elif , Sentürk Ozan Sanlı , Ugur (Sarikahya) Fadime
Published: January 2018

The complexes fac-[Re(CO)3Br{Ph2P(S)(CH2)nP(S)Ph2}] [1a, n = 1; 2a, n = 2; 3a, n = 3] and [Re2(CO)8Br2{μ- Ph2P(S)(CH2)nP(S)Ph2}] [1b, n = 1; 2b, n = 2; 3b, n = 3] have been prepared by the photochemical reaction of Re(CO)5Br with Ph2P(S)(CH2)nP(S)Ph2. The products have been characterized by elemental analysis, mass spectroscopy, FT-IR and 31 P-[1H]-NMR spectrometry. The results suggest cis-chelate bidentate coordination of the ligand in fac-1a - 3a and cis-bridging bidentate coordination of the ligand between two metals in 1b - 3b.
Regioselectivity in Diels-Alder Reactions of Thiazolo[3,2-d][1,4,2]diazaphospholes and Related Compounds
Authors: Bansal Raj K. , Karaghiosoff Konstantin , Gupta Neelima , Kabra Vijaya , Mahnot Ruchi , Sharma Dinesh C. , Munjal Renu , Kumawat Surendra K.
Published: January 2018

Thiazolo[3,2-d][1,4,2]diazaphospholes as well as their 5,6-dihydro and benzo derivatives undergo Diels-Alder reactions at the >C=P- functionalities with 2,3-dimethylbutadiene and with isoprene. 1,3-Azaphospholo[5,1-b]benzothiazole, however, exhibits reduced reactivity and reacts with 1,3- dienes only in the presence of an oxidising agent (O2, S8 or Sen). Reactions with isoprene occur regioselectively.
Oxo-Bridged (Haloarylimido)[tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borato]- molybdenum(V) Complexes: Crystal Structures of Geometric Isomers of [MoTp*(O)Cl](μ-O)[MoTp*(Cl)(≡NC6H4Br)]
Authors: Topaloglu-Sozuer Isil , Irdem Seckiner Dulger , Jeffery John J. , Hamidov Hayrullah , Senturk Ozan Sanlı
Published: January 2018

The reaction between [MoTp∗(O)Cl2], [Tp* = hydrotris(3,5-dimetylpyrazol-1-yl)borate] and 4-bromoaniline in refluxing toluene gave geometric isomers of [MoTp*(O)Cl](μ-O)[MoTp*(Cl) (≡NC6H4Br)] (1a, cis; 1b, trans), but a similar reaction between [MoTp*(O)Cl2] and 4-chloroaniline yielded only one product, [MoTp*(O)Cl](μ-O)[MoTp∗(Cl)(≡NC6H4Cl)] (2) as a red crystalline solid. The new compounds were characterized by microanalytical data, mass, IR and 1H NMR spectroscopy. The X-ray structure analysis of 1a and 1b revealed that the complexes are geometric isomers, the two chloro ligands being cis in 1a and trans in 1b. Both compounds have Mo-O-Mo linkages and nearly linear arylimido moieties.
Two New Triterpenoids from Lawsonia alba
Authors: Siddiqui Bina S. , Kardar Muhammad Nadeem , Khan Shazia
Published: January 2018

Two new triterpenoids, lawsowaseem and lawsoshamim, have been isolated from Lawsonia inermis and their structures established as 3β -hydroxy-24-p-E-coumaroyloxy-olean-12-en-28-oic acid, and 2-acetoxy-3β -hydroxy-olean-12-en-28-oic acid on the basis of spectral evidences, particularly 2D NMR studies.
[Bis(3-ammonium-1-hydroxypropylidene-1,1-bisphosphonato)iron(II)]: TheFe2+ Salt ofPamidronate, a Clinically Effective Diphosphonate Ligand
Authors: Abu-Shandi Khalid , Janiak Christoph
Published: January 2018

The solvent-free title compound 2
∞[FeII{H3N+CH2CH2C(OH)(PO3H−)(PO3H−)}2] was prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and consists of (4,4)-nets of iron octahedra (as the nodes) linked by corner sharing tetrahedra of the phosphonate groups. These layers are stacked in an ABB’A’ sequence and are connected to give a three-dimensional network by hydrogen bonds between the non-Fe-bridging phosphonate groups. Pamidronate, C3H10NO7P2
− is a zwitterion with an overall charge of −1.
Fixation of Copper(II) Ions in Aqueous Solution to Lignin Model Compound Vanillin in an Absence of the Nitrogen Donor Ligands; Structural and EPR Correlation
Authors: Kozlevćar Bojan , Humar Miha , Strauch Peter , Leban Ivan
Published: January 2018

In order to elucidate the interactions of copper with wood, three mononuclear copper( II) coordination compounds with a vanillinate anion, cis-[Cu(C8H7O3)2(H2O)2] (1), trans- [Cu(C8H7O3)2(H2O)2]·2H2O (2), and trans-[Cu(C8H7O3)2(H2O)2] (3), have been characterized. X-ray structure analysis of the cis isomer 1 reveals two bidentate vanillinate ions coordinated via methoxy (Cu−O1 2.260(2) Å ) and deprotonated hydroxy oxygen atoms (Cu−O2 1.909(2) Å ), and two water molecules (Cu−O1w 2.087(2) Å ) in the octahedral CuO6 chromophore. Two axes O1−Cu−O1w’ in the octahedron have the same length, while the third axis O2−Cu−O2’ is shorter. This is in agreement with the room temperature EPR spectrum of 1, showing two signals (g12 2.302, g3 2.005), but interestingly, three signals (g1 2.393, g2 2.214, g3 2.010) in the 115 K spectrum were found. The same coordination atoms were found also in the trans isomer 2 (Cu−O2 1.950(2), Cu−O1w 1.994(2), Cu−O1 2.334(2) Å ), however here, two axes of almost equal length are short (O2−Cu−O2’ O1w−Cu−O1w’), while the third axis is longer (O1−Cu−O1’). On the other hand, three (rhombic) signals (g1 2.289, g2 2.163, g3 2.086) in the room temperature EPR spectrum of 2 suggest three different axes in the coordination octahedron. In the EPR spectrum, of the second trans complex 3, a slightly rhombically distorted elongated axial spectrum is found. The 115 K EPR spectra of the two trans complexes 2 and 3 do not differ significantly from the features observed at room temperature. These results indicate that there is not always a straightforward correlation between the results of XRD structure analysis and EPR spectroscopy. Nevertheless, both methods can act also complementarily and give a deeper insight into the nature of copper(II) chromophores.