bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Helminth parasites of the levantine frog (Pelophylax bedriagae Camerano, 1882) from the western part of Turkey
Authors: Demır S. , Yakar O. , Yildirimhan H. S. , Bırlık S.
Published: February 2017

Fifty-four Pelophylax bedriagae (Levantine Frog) from Turkey (İzmir and Manisa Provinces) were examined for helminth parasites. The frogs were collected between 2012 and 2014 years. Eight species of helminth parasites were recorded: 3 species of Nematoda (Rhabdias bufonis, Cosmocerca ornata, Oswaldocruzia filiformis), 3 species of Digenea (Diplodiscus subclavatus, Haematoloechus bre-viansa, Gorgoderina vitelliloba), 1 species of Acanthocephala (Acanthocephalus ranae) and 1 species of Hirudinea (Hirudo medicinalis). Pelophylax bedriagae is a new host record for these parasite species.
Nonlinear Vibration Behaviors of Composite Laminated Plates with Time-Dependent Base Excitation and Boundary Conditions
Authors: Chai Yu-Yang , Li Feng-Ming , Song Zhi-Guang
Published: February 2017

The nonlinear vibrations of composite laminated plates with time-dependent base excitation and boundary conditions are investigated. According to the von Kármán nonlinear plate theory, the dynamic equations of motion of the laminated plates are established. The nonlinear partial differential equations are transformed to the nonlinear ordinary differential ones using the Bubnov-Galerkin’s  method. The primary resonance and the primary parametric resonance of the laminated plate with time-dependent boundary conditions are investigated by means of the method of multiple scales. The validity of the present theoretical method is verified by comparing the amplitude–frequency relationship curves acquired from the present theoretical method with those calculated from the numerical simulation. The amplitude–frequency characteristic curves and the displacement time histories for different ply angles of the composite laminated plate are analyzed. The effects of the viscous damping factor and the transverse displacement excitation on the amplitude–frequency relationship curves are also studied. The present results are helpful for the nonlinear dynamical analysis and design of the composite laminated plate with time-dependent boundary conditions.
The “Lessons Learned” Trap and How to Avoid It: Drawing from the Israeli Armoured Experience, 1948–1973
Authors: O’Connell Damien
Published: February 2017

The following essay explores some of the problems with “lessons learned.” It offers a few tentative observations on the limitations and dangers of lessons. To illustrate these (but not necessarily prove them), it then looks at the experiences of the Israel Defence Forces, particularly its armoured forces, from 1948 to 1973. Finally, three recommendations discuss how military organizations might reduce the danger of lessons leading them astray.
Analysis of the equipment operation system in terms of availability
Authors: Żurek Józef , Tomaszewska Justyna
Published: February 2017

In the article the process of operating a set of aircraft put into service at one time is examined. In order to maintain a balanced ratio ready to use and avoid the accumulation of hangar's maintenance, analysed transient process operation determining the probability of objects reside in different operating states. An interesting issue is change of a readiness as dependence of the model of adopted qualification. The main result of this article is the value of the probability of being ready to use. The probability of reaching the limit value is assuming different depends on initial conditions and different models of the probability density distributions. The results indicate the need for further testing of models of probability distributions to determine the optimal method qualifications or technical object is in standby mode or not.
Expression of connexin 32 and connexin 43 in the cerebral cortex of patients with refractory epilepsy
Authors: Sun Lichao , Zhang Lizhi , Feng Junqiang , Qiu Jiqing , Lin Weihong
Published: February 2017

Background:

This study aimed to examine the expression of the gap junction proteins connexin 32 (CX32) and connexin 43 (CX43) in the epileptic foci of the brain in patients with refractory epilepsy, in order to provide insight into the pathogenesis and treatment of refractory epilepsy.

Methods:

The experimental group consisted of 30 patients with refractory epilepsy who received surgical treatments. The control group consisted of six patients with traumatic brain injuries who underwent emergency surgery. Expression of CX32 and CX43 was assessed by immunohistochemistry and immune electron microscopy of surgically extracted brain epileptic foci and compared with that in brain tissues of the control group.

Results:

The expression of CX32 and CX43 was significantly higher in the experimental group than that in the control group (p<0.001). Significantly more colloidal gold particles-labeled CX32 and CX43 were observed on the membranes of nerve cells in the experimental group than in the control group.

Conclusions:

Brain epileptic foci show increased CX32 and CX43 expression, suggesting that gap junctions formed by CX32 and CX43 may contribute to the incidence and progression of epilepsy.
Der Einfluss von Geschlecht, Body-Mass-Index und Alter auf das Ergebnis des 2 mg Dexamethason-Kurzzeit-Suppressionstestes
Authors: Sandner Benjamin , Kratzsch Jürgen
Published: February 2017

Hintergrund:

Der Dexamethason-Kurzzeit-Suppressionstest (DST) wird als Screeningverfahren in der Diagnostik des Cushing-Syndroms (CS) angewendet. Allerdings können Faktoren wie die variable Resorption, sowie ein gesteigerter Metabolismus von Dexamethason (DXMS) die Testergebnisse beeinflussen und zu falsch positiven Resultaten führen. Das Ziel dieser Studie war es daher den Einfluss von Geschlecht, Body-Mass-Index (BMI) und Alter auf den DXMS-Metabolismus zu untersuchen.

Methoden:

Bei insgesamt 183 Testpersonen wurde ein regulärer 2 mg DST durchgeführt. Nach Ausschluss von Patienten (Pat) mit CS, Depression, Störungen der Leber- und Nierenfunktion, sowie Pat unter Medikation mit Cyp3A4-modulierenden Pharmaka, erfolgte die statistische Auswertung der Daten von 72 Pat und 66 gesunden Testpersonen. Zur pharmakokinetischen Charakterisierung von DXMS und CORT wurden bei 11 Pat zusätzlich nächtliche Blutentnahmen (1, 3, 5, 7 Uhr) durchgeführt.

Ergebnis:

Im Rahmen des DST wurde eine ausgeprägte interindividuelle Variabilität der DXMS-Konzentration gefunden, welche invers mit dem BMI korrelierte (r=–0,24, p=0,045). Passend hierzu wiesen nicht-adipöse Pat (BMI<30 kg/m2, n=29) im Vergleich mit adipösen Pat (BMI>30 kg/m2, n=43) im Mittel signifikant höhere morgendliche DXMS-Werte auf (1,66±0,71 ng/mL vs. 1,31±0,57 ng/mL, p=0,026). Das simultan gemessene CORT korrelierte weder mit dem BMI noch mit der DXMS-Konzentration. In der Analyse der Pharmakokinetik wurde die maximale DXMS-Konzentration um 3 Uhr erreicht. Danach sank DXMS kontinuierlich auf 59,1% des medianen Spitzenwertes ab (8 Uhr). Die morgendlichen DXMS-Werte korrelierten mit der DXMS-AUC (r=0,75, p=0,013), jedoch bestand keine Korrelation zwischen den morgendlichen CORT-Spiegeln und den nächtlichen DXMS-Werten zu sämtlichen Blutentnahmezeitpunkten.

Schlussfolgerung:

Im Rahmen des DST besteht die Möglichkeit, dass BMI-Unterschiede Einfluss auf die Resorptionsrate und den Metabolismus von DXMS nehmen und damit die DXMS-Konzentration wesentlich verringern können. Dies scheint allerdings keinen Einfluss auf die CORT-Suppression im DST zu haben. Aufgrund dessen ist davon auszugehen, dass der DST als zuverlässiges Screeningverfahren bei adipösen Pat mit Verdacht auf CS einzustufen ist.
Violence in Crime-Appeal Programming and in Crime Statistics
Authors: Smolej Mirka
Published: February 2017

Numerous studies have noted that media representations of violent crime do not correspond to actual levels and features of violence in society. The present article examines whether this is true of the Finnish crime-appeal program Poliisi-TV. In addition, the article identifies similarities and differences in Finnish violence reporting in comparison with international research findings. The data consist of 23 episodes including 67 violence vignettes that are contrasted with statistical data on violence. Violence is highly over-reported in the program. A typical violent crime is an assault on the street at night between two previously unacquainted Finnish men, although reports on more hidden and rare types of violence are also prominent. Thus, the common generalization that crime media concentrate on the most violent and serious crimes perpetrated on the most vulnerable victims is disputed. The article discusses possible explanations for the differences among Anglo-Saxon and Nordic crime media contents and calls for more research on crime media’s positive implications.
Organizational Communication and Conflict Management Systems
Authors: Aula Pekka , Siira Kalle
Published: February 2017

The purpose of the present article is to examine the prevailing model of systematic organizational conflict management from an organizational communicative perspective and to suggest directions for improvement. Particularly the model of conflict management system (CMS) is examined at the macro-level from the novel theoretical perspective of social complexity augmented with an interpretive view of organizational communication. Specifically two models – the dual function of communication and the arena model – are utilized to illustrate weaknesses and points of development in traditional CMS thinking. CMS was found to represent a rather limited vision of contemporary conflict management. It is rooted in a mechanistic view of organizational communication, which, we assert, is problematic from the organizational conflict management perspective, both theoretically and practically. The differences between CMS and social complexity approaches are identified, and a fresh framework for strategic conflict management is introduced.
Defense Spending and Unemployment. Evidence from Southern European Countries
Authors: Michael Chletsos , Stelios Roupakias
Published: February 2017

This paper applies the ARDL approach to cointegration in order to address the defense unemployment nexus. We use information on Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain for the period 1960–2015. Our main results suggest that: (i) there is a stable long-run relationship between the variables under consideration for Portugal, Greece and Spain. (ii) Defense spending decreases (increases) unemployment for the case of Portugal and Greece (Spain), (iii) the impact of non-defense spending is weaker than that of defense spending and (iv) Okun’s law is validated for Portugal, Greece and Spain. (v) These results are robust to the use of heterogeneous panel cointegration and causality analysis.
Causes of Regionalism. How ASEAN-China FTA Fits the (New) Wave of Regionalism?
Authors: Miková Ivana
Published: February 2017

The main aim of this paper is to discuss standard explanations of the causes respective to each wave of economic regionalism and to introduce an alternative approach suggesting the existence of a common mechanism driving all three periods of intensified economic integration. This study argues for the general logic to economic regionalism based on the balance mechanism. Proposed mechanism embraces standard theoretical explanations and places them into a broader context of general encompassing logic common to all three occurrences of economic regionalism. For acquiring empirical evidence of this mechanism, all three waves of regionalism and their causes are analysed as well as on one particular case of the third wave of regionalism - ASEAN-China FTA. Central motivation is the existence of plethora of factors leading to the preference of the regional trade strategies in particular time periods without offering explanation common to all three main occurrences of regionalism. However, this study argues that every instance of economic turmoil leads to protectionist tendencies in the form of economic regionalism followed by the multilateral trade liberalisation mitigating negative effects of protectionist tendencies.
Topological Rough Groups
Authors: Bağırmaz Nurettin , İçen İlhan , Özcan Abdullah F.
Published: February 2017

The concept of topological group is a simple combination of the concepts of abstract group and topological
space. The purpose of this paper is to combine the concepts of topological space and rough groups;
called topological rough groups on an approximation space.
Mikroresonatorarray: Ein besonderer
optischer Sensor
Authors: Weigel Thomas , Schweiger Gustav , Esen Cemal , Ostendorf Andreas
Published: February 2017

Sphärische
Mikroresonatoren stellen hochsensitive optische Elemente zur Messung von
wichtigen physikalischen Größen wie Temperatur oder Druck
dar. Bisher durchgeführte Messungen an einzelnen
Partikeln sind jedoch aufwendig und stellen hohe Ansprüche an das
Messsystem, was eine Anwendung
erschwert. Im Rahmen dieses Artikels wird ein neuartiges
Verfahren auf Basis von einem Partikelarray präsentiert und Anhand von
Messungen von verschiedenen physikalischen Größen die
Verwendungsmöglichkeiten vorgestellt.
Discrete and Semidiscrete Models for AKNS Equation
Authors: Zhao Song-lin , Shi Ying
Published: February 2017

We establish a discrete model for the Ablowitz–Kaup–Newell–Segur (AKNS) equation via generalised Cauchy matrix approach. Two semidiscrete AKNS equations are obtained by, respectively, introducing straight continuum limit and skew continuum limit. Some reductions are also discussed.
Coronary Calcium Scoring in 2017
Authors: Osawa Kazuhiro , Nakanishi Rine , Budoff Matthew
Published: February 2017

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is as an independent risk predictor of cardiovascular disease and can classify an individual's risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, particularly in intermediate-risk individuals. Also, CAC progression is associated with greater rates of cardiovascular events. This article provides available data and expert recommendations for CAC based on current publications. We focus on the utility of CAC for stratification of individuals and describe its diagnostic value in identifying patients at risk. We also describe the important ability of CAC to derisk a patient with a score of zero.
A Critical Asthma Standardized Clinical and Management Plan Reduces Duration of Critical Asthma Therapy
Authors: Wong Jackson , Agus Michael S.D. , Graham Dionne A. , Melendez Elliot
Published: February 2017

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

Reduction of critical asthma management time can reduce intensive care utilization. The goal of this study was to determine whether a Critical Asthma Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan (SCAMP) can decrease length of critical asthma management time.

METHODS:

This retrospective study compared critical asthma management times in children managed before and after implementation of a Critical Asthma SCAMP. The SCAMP used an asthma severity score management scheme to guide stepwise escalation and weaning of therapies. The SCAMP guided therapy until continuous albuterol nebulization (CAN) was weaned to intermittent albuterol every 2 hours (q2h). Because the SCAMP was part of a quality improvement initiative in which all patients received a standardized therapy, informed consent was waived. The study was conducted in Medicine ICU and Intermediate Care Units in a tertiary care freestanding children’s hospital. Children ≥2 years of age who had CAN initiated in the emergency department and were admitted to the Division of Medicine Critical Care with status asthmaticus were included. The time to q2h dosing from initiation of CAN was compared between the baseline and SCAMP cohorts. Adverse events were compared. The Mann-Whitney test was used for analysis; P values <.05 were considered statistically significant.

RESULTS:

There were 150 baseline and 123 SCAMP patients eligible for analysis. There was a decrease in median time to q2h dosing after the SCAMP (baseline, 21.6 hours [interquartile range, 3.2–32.3 hours]; SCAMP, 14.2 hours [interquartile range, 9.0–23.1 hours]; P < .01). There were no differences in adverse events or readmissions.

CONCLUSIONS:

A Critical Asthma SCAMP was effective in decreasing time on continuous albuterol.
Cancer and Heart Failure: Understanding the Intersection
Authors: Hamo Carine E , Bloom Michelle W ,   Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, US,   Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, US
Published: February 2017

Cancer and cardiovascular disease account for nearly half of all deaths in the US. The majority of cancer therapies are known to cause potential cardiac toxicity in some form. Patients with underlying cardiac disease are at a particularly increased risk for worse outcomes following cancer therapy. Most alarming is the potential for heart failure as a result of cancer treatment, which may lead to early disruption or withdrawal of life-saving cancer therapies and can potentially increase cardiovascular mortality. A multi-disciplinary cardio-oncology approach can improve outcomes through early surveillance, prevention and treatment strategies.
Bedside direct observation of medical student-performed physical examination is highly rated in student satisfaction
Authors: Cios Jacquelyne , Hoyle J. Chad , Quick Adam , Brown Nicole V. , Walker, Jr. Curtis , Tartaglia Kimberly
Published: February 2017

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Objectives: To evaluate satisfaction among third year medical students with a bedside teaching exercise comprised of direct observation of student-performed physical examination skills and related feedback. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study design was employed to study third year medical students undergoing the Neurology clerkship at the Ohio State University College of Medicine between June and October 2015. Immediately following the bedside physical examination teaching exercise, student satisfaction data was obtained in anonymous survey (n=21). In addition, student satisfaction data from the class cohort (n=51), regarding various learning formats in the curriculum, were collected at the end of a 16-week block of rotations including the Neurology clerkship. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics. Results: Most students felt that their level of confidence increased as a result (85.0%, n=17/21), and they felt they would use what they had learned in the future (95%, n=19/21). Only about half of the students felt strongly that reflection on the learning experience was sought (47.6%, n= 10/21). At the end of the 16 weeks block, the Neurology examination exercise was rated among the most highly in student satisfaction (3.35/4, SD=0.89) as compared to procedural workshops (2.76/4, SD= 0.76), other small group topic format (2.78/4, SD= 0.85), and traditional lecture (2.39/ 4, SD= 0.89). Conclusions: The bedside direct observation of physical examination performed by medical students is highly rated in student satisfaction, and students are most satisfied with this format of teaching among all formats studied. Increased opportunity for reflection in this setting represents an area for further development.
Failure retardation in body armor
Authors: Torres Fernando G. , Lama Diego
Published: February 2017

The protective structures that occur in biological systems are complex composite materials that display impressive mechanical properties, considering the weak properties of the individual constituents from which they are assembled. Body armors are hard materials designed to protect an animal from the fangs and claws of their predator. The usual engineering approach to biological materials has focused on treating them like synthetic composite materials designed to achieve higher strength and stiffness. Here, the authors propose that the basic evolutionary design of body armors and biological materials is related to the retardation of catastrophic failure through a variety of mechanisms, most of which directly relate to the absorption of energy during deformation. The authors subsequently reviewed and classified in a systemic way failure retardation mechanisms related to various types of body armor, including fish scales, fish dermal plates, osteoderms, mollusk shells and porcupine quills. These materials are compared with soft materials such as bacterial cellulose, jumbo squid mantles and actin microtubules that exhibit similar failure retardation characteristics. Through comparison of these failure analysis studies, the authors aim to develop a more nuanced understanding of the evolutionary design of the hierarchical structures observed in a variety of biological systems.
Building resilience in virtual and physical networked operations
Authors: Phillips Jennie , Hay Alexander H.
Published: February 2017

As society becomes increasingly networked, both physically and virtually, so do human operations. This change exposes a unique subset of challenges and risks associated with the intersection of systems and the potential for cascading failure. Yet existing risk and resilience dependency models fail to accommodate these complexities, potentially exposing the capabilities that infrastructure systems enable to catastrophic failure. This paper builds on operational resilience (OR) theory, to develop a theoretical framework for developing resilience in physical and virtual networks, the networked OR framework. The authors argue that risk tolerance and resilience is developed through the concept of a projected tableau which is well situated in the broader network context. An overview of resilience, networks and OR is provided, with an explanation of the networked OR concept, a revised framework for developing resilience in networks and application to an emergency services network.
Miért volt szükség a köznevelés HR-ének reformjára?
Authors: Bertalan Péter Tamás , Horváth Szilárd
Published: February 2017

Magyarországon az oktatás teljes megreformálása zajlik. Új intézménytípusok, képzések jelennek meg. Átdolgozásra kerül a nemzeti alaptanterv. Jelentős lépés volt az intézmények állami kézbevétele, a tanfelügyeleti rendszer és a Pedagógus életpályamodell bevezetése. A tanulmány az életpályamodell bevezetésének szükségességét tárgyalja pro és kontra. A köznevelés helyze- tének bemutatásán keresztül bizonyosságot nyer, hogy lépni kellett „a funkcionális analfabetiz- mus”elkerülése érdekében. Hiszen nemcsak az OECD államokhoz képest nő a lemaradásunk, hanem saját korábbi teljesítményünkhöz is. Párhuzamba állítja a pedagógus életpályamodellt a versenyszférában jól működő teljesítménybérezéssel. Néhány mondatban bemutatásra kerül- nek az életpályamodell kategóriái, és az, hogy hogyan érheti el azt a pedagógus.
Élménypedagógia a kisgyermekek környezeti nevelésében
Authors: Megyeriné Runyó Anna
Published: February 2017

Főiskolánk óvópedagógus hallgatói minden évben külső szakmai gyakorlaton vesznek részt, mely főiskolai elméleti tudásuk szerves kiegészítője. Idén több végzős hallgató is bekapcsolódott az ún. madárdalos óvodai programba. Ennek keretén belül kutató munkájuk egy részeként önálló programot dolgoztak ki és valósítottak meg – óvodásokkal.Az egyik ilyen program kéthetes projekt formában történő feldolgozása során az óvoda környékén élő madarak megismertetése volt a cél, élménypedagógiai módszerekkel. A komplex megismerés folyamatában szerepelt: séta, mesterséges fészkelő helyek (odú) kialakítása és annak folyamatos megfigyelése, kézművesség, drámapedagógiai játék, hangfelvételek, madáretetés („cinkegolyó” készítése), stb.A kéthetes projektet és annak gyermekekre gyakorolt hatásait mutatom be a cikkben.
Some Ideas About Using Mass Media in Adult Education
Authors: Dóra László
Published: February 2017

According to Franzmann (1998) the basic cultural industries are always changing in modern society and in education. Understanding the mass media message is a necessity, and it is not possible without critical thinking, which is equal to confident treatment. The up to date literacy and everyday information can be served from mass media taking into consideration the needs of adults. Adults with their age and experiences can use some different learning forms which significantly differ from the tools of formal teaching (Buckingham, 2003). The media is one of these tools if the adults have appropriate methods to analyze media events from news. The education-culture-mass media triangle has a very diverse link, but mass communication has an accepted priority during formal education (McQuail, 2003). Mediandragogy – as a special term – investigates the personality-forming effects and possibility of mass media, which can make adult learning efficient.
The Dimensions of Educational Evaluation
Authors: Szőköl István , Horváth Kinga
Published: February 2017

By analysing the functions of educational evaluation we aimed to arrive at defining the dimensions of educational evaluation that offer insight into the process, resources, methods of evaluation from different perspectives – the dimensions. In this context, I defined three dimensions of educational evaluation: the personality dimension, where the levels of relationships between the object and the subject of educational evaluation are examined, the didactic dimension, the aim of which is to optimize the process of teaching and learning through the function of feedback, and the social dimension, the point of which is to enrich evaluation with the achievements of modern science, technology and social relations.
Középiskolai kollégiumi program a lemorzsolódás megelőzésére
Authors: Princz Enikő , Bencéné Fekete Andrea
Published: February 2017

A köznevelési törvény kiemelten kezeli a nevelés fontosságát. A törvényalkotók előtérbe helyezik a nevelést mint kulcsfontosságú momentumot, amelyhez a kollégiumpedagógia nagymértékben hozzá tud járulni, és kiegészítheti a tagintézményben folyó oktatást. Hosszú távú cél a felvett kollégista tanulók támogatása, hogy minél kisebb arányú legyen az intézményt elhagyók létszáma. A kutatás célja, hogy fókuszcsoportos interjúk keretében feltárja egy szakképző intézményben a középiskolába belépő korosztály korai iskolaelhagyását eredményező tényezőket. Ezt követően az eredményeket elemezve rámutat azokra a változtatási lehetőségekre, amelyek meggátolhatják a lemorzsolódást, továbbá az intézményegységek közötti hatékonyabb együttműködés (iskola és kollégium) jelentőségére, valamint az érintett pedagógusok – elsősorban a csoportvezetők osztályfőnökök – kiemelt szerepére.
Személyre szabott fejlesztési lehetőségek a felsőoktatásban
Authors: Dombi Edina
Published: February 2017

A Szegedi Tudományegyetem Tanító- és Óvóképző Intézete és a Qualitas T&G Kft. együttműködése révén, a TÁMOP-4.1.2.B.2-13/1-2013-0008 Mentor(h)áló 2.0 program keretében 9 tanító és 9 óvodapedagógia szakos hallgató egyéni fejlesztését végeztük el. Célunk az volt, hogy segítsük a hallgatókat saját fejleszthető területeik felismerésében, erősítésében. Jelen tanulmány az egyéni fejlesztési eljárás felépítését mutatja be. A folyamatba minden hallgató önként kapcsolódott be, a mentoráltak részére az anonimitást biztosítottuk. A fejlesztés felépítése, dokumentációja minden hallgatónál azonosan történt, a bemenetet biztosító viselkedési kompetenciák (RaDAr) mérése (Baráth, 2013) is mindenki esetében megtörtént. A fejlesztési folyamatban sem volt eltérés a hallgatók között, csupán az oktatók által alkalmazott technikákban, gyakorlatokban, amelyek a személyre szabottságot biztosították.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PENGADILAN NEGERI KLAS 1B RABA BIMA
Authors: Mujanah Anhairullah Siti
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study is to determine the significant effect of transformational leadership and working environment to the employee performance. This study used explorative descriptive method, with sample respondents 52 employees of state court Raba Bima District taken by using total population sampling technique. The data gathered were analized by SPSS with multiple linear regression analysis.The result of this study showed that the analysis of multiple linear regression analysis obtained the equation as Y = 1.282+0.438X1+0.253 X2 It means that variable of transformational leadership style and working environment have a positive contribution for increasing employee performance, and was supported by The Correlation coefision (R) is 0.733. Thus, there was a strong and positive relationship between transformational leadership style and working condition to the employee performance. According to the result of t test and F-test which has significant probability less than 0,05, it means that all hypothesis stated in this studi are significantly accepted
VIABILIDADE ECONÔMICA E BENEFÍCIOS AMBIENTAIS DE TECNOLOGIA APLICADA A BIODIGESTORES EM EMPRESAS PROCESSADORAS DE MANDIOCA DO PARANÁ
Authors: Silva Alexandre Rodrigues da , Cirani Cláudia Brito Silva
Published: February 2017

Para a geração do biogás, é necessária a existência de uma infraestrutura, cuja peça principal é o biodigestor. O objetivo geral deste trabalho é investigar se há viabilidade econômica e benefícios ambientais na implantação de biodigestores em empresas processadoras de mandioca no Estado do Paraná. O método utilizado é o de natureza qualitativa com entrevista semiestruturada. O estudo demonstrou que a geração de energia à base de biogás, a partir do material orgânico residual da mandioca, é economicamente viável e benefícios ambientais foram proporcionados.
Estatuto da Pessoa com Deficiência e exercício de direitos políticos: elementos para uma abordagem garantista
Authors: Roseno Marcelo
Published: February 2017

Este artigo examina os reflexos do Estatuto da Pessoa com Deficiência sobre o exercício dos direitos políticos no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, especialmente em razão da alteração ocorrida quanto à definição de incapacidade civil absoluta. Destina-se especial atenção à possibilidade de que pessoas com deficiência mental e, inclusive, postas sob o regime de curatela possam exercer o direito ao voto. Sustenta-se a necessidade de que a Justiça Eleitoral esteja atenta aos propósitos de assegurar inclusão social e cidadania às pessoas com deficiência, de modo a adotar interpretações de cunho garantista, que amparem a amplitude do direito à participação política, como consectário do próprio princípio da dignidade humana.
“Urban Resilience” for Mega Earthquake Disasters Part 2
Authors: Hayashi Haruo ,   Research Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University  Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto, Japan     Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo  Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan     Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University  Ikarashi Ninocho, Nishi-ku, Niigata, Japan, Meguro Kimiro , Tamura Keiko
Published: February 2017

Based on the lessons from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has launched “Special Project for Reducing Vulnerability for Urban Mega Earthquake Disasters (2012–2016)” with the aim of reducing the damages caused by the urban earthquake disasters such as the projected earthquake that directly hits Tokyo area and the Tokai, Tonankai and Nankai Earthquakes as much as possible. This project is divided into the following three subprojects: namely, 1) “Research and Study on Evaluation of Risk and Hazard of Earthquake that Directly Hits Tokyo Area” represented by Professor Naoshi Hirata, Earthquake Research Institute, the University of Tokyo; 2) “Research and Study on Maintenance and Recovery of Functionality in Urban Infrastructures” represented by Professor Masayoshi Nakashima, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University; and 3) “Research and Study on Measures to Improve Urban Resilience to Earthquake Disaster” represented by Dr. Haruo Hayashi, President of the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience. This special issue focuses on the findings of the subproject 3). The subproject 3) aims to develop the information communication system for supporting efficient management of emergency responses and restoration efforts and promotion of the capabilities for solution of the problems in terms of disaster, i.e. disaster management literacy, to contribute to high resilience to disaster in our society.
Exposure of Population and Energy-Related Base Facilities to Shaking Intensity Predicted for Nankai Megathrust Earthquakes
Authors: Nojima Nobuoto ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Gifu University  1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1193, Japan, Kato Hiroki
Published: February 2017

The exposure of the area and population as well as energy-related base facilities to the shaking intensity predicted for the anticipated megathrust earthquakes along the Nankai Trough subduction zones is evaluated. First, area and population exposure is evaluated considering six cases of shaking intensity distribution calculated using strong motion prediction methods and an attenuation formula. Next, the exposure of energy-related base facilities is evaluated for power generation plants, oil refineries, and LNG terminals in terms of their capacities for power generation, oil refining, and storage, respectively. Exposed capacities can be evaluated approximately for arbitrary levels of shaking intensity, providing fundamental information on the potential reduction of energy supply capabilities in an earthquake disaster.
A Field Trial in a Carbonate Reservoir Using a Solvent-Based Waterflood Process
Authors: Wilson Adam
Published: February 2017

This article, written by Special Publications Editor Adam Wilson, contains highlights of paper SPE 179838, “Persistence in EOR—Design of a Field Trial in a Carbonate Reservoir Using a Solvent-Based Waterflood Process,” by Abdullah Alkindi, SPE, Nasser al-Azri, Dhiya Said, and Khalid AlShuaili, Petroleum Development Oman, and Paul te Riele, SPE, Shell Development Oman, prepared for the 2016 SPE Enhanced Oil Recovery Conference at Oil and Gas West Asia, Muscat, Oman, 21–23 March. The paper has not been peer reviewed.

Dimethyl-ether (DME) -enhanced which waterflood (DEW) is a process in DME is added to injection water and, upon injection, preferentially partitions into the remaining oil. As a result, it swells the oil and reduces the oil viscosity, significantly improving oil mobility. Several coreflood experiments conducted in tight-carbonate plugs have shown incremental recoveries of up to 20% post-waterflood. A field trial has been designed to derisk this technology, which, if successful, would add significant reserves.

Introduction

Enhancing oil recovery from low- permeability formations has been challenging. DEW presents the advantages of a miscible flood without the negative effects of density differences. DME is a slightly polar hydrocarbon that is miscible with most known crude oils. As a result, upon contact with crude oil, the DME will swell the oil and reduce its viscosity, after which the oil will be effectively displaced. DME is soluble in water and, therefore, can be injected with any existing waterflood. Because the molecule is small, there are no limitations on formation type or permeability. Its water solubility enables efficient recovery of the DME with a clean-brine chase. Because it does not interact with the formation, recovery efficiencies of DME are found to be close to 100% in laboratory core experiments. Depending on the injected-slug size and the crude-oil composition, oil recovery could be enhanced by 10 to 25% in field application.

In a DEW, DME is dissolved in the injection brine and injected into the formation. The DME solubility is dependent on salinity and temperature but can be up to 38 wt% for fresh water. Upon contact with the oil in the reservoir, the DME will partition to the oleic phase, where it will swell the oil, reduce its viscosity, and mobilize the oil to the producer wells. The process is schematically presented in Fig. 1.

In light-oil reservoirs, additional oil is primarily produced by oil swelling. After injection of the DME-containing brine slug, a chase phase will be used to dis-place the mobilized oil further and recover the DME from the remaining oleic phase. During this chase, DME will partition back into the initially DME-free water phase. Recovery efficiencies are found to be very high. There is no residual DME because of its solubility in the mobile phase. DME does not adsorb to the rock/fluid interface, and DME recovery occurs microscopically in a shock.
A Multi-Criteria based Software Defined Networking System Architecture for DDoS-Attack Mitigation
Authors: Dang-Van Tuyen , Truong-Thu Huong
Published: February 2017

Nowadays, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has become a promising network architecture in which network devices are controlled in a separate Control Plane (i.e., SDN controller). In a specific aspect, employing SDN in a network offers an attractive network security solution due to its flexibility in building and adding more new software security rules. From another perspective, attack prediction and mitigation, especially for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, are still challenges in SDN environments since a SDN control system works probably slower than a non-SDN one and theSDN controller can become a target of attacks. In this article, at first, we analyze a real traffic use case in order to derive DDoS indicators and thresholds. Secondly, we design an Openflow/SDN-based Attack Mitigation Architecture that is able to quickly mitigate DDoS attacks on the fly. The design solves the existing problems of the Openflow protocol, reducing the traffic volume traversing over the interface between the data plane (switch) and the control plane (SDN controller) and decreasing the buffer size at the Openflow switch. Applying our proposed Fuzzy Logic-based DDoS Mitigation algorithm that deploys multiple criteria for DDoS detection - FDDoM, the system demonstrates the ability to detect and filter 97% of attack flows and reach a False Positive Rate of 5% that are acceptable figures in real system management. The results also show that the network resource which is required to cope and maintain flow entries is 50% reduced during attack time.
Affection of the Respiratory Muscles in Combined Complex I and IV Deficiency
Authors: Finsterer Josef , Rauschka Helmut , Segal Liane , Kovacs Gabor G. , Rolinski Boris
Published: February 2017

Objectives:

Combined complex I+IV deficiency has rarely been reported to manifest with the involvement of the respiratory muscles.

Case Report:

A 45y male was admitted for hypercapnia due to muscular respiratory insufficiency. He required intubation and mechanical ventilation. He had a previous history of ophthalmoparesis since age 6y, ptosis since age 23y, and anterocollis since at least age 40y. Muscle biopsy from the right deltoid muscle at age 41y was indicative of mitochondrial myopathy. Biochemical investigations revealed a combined complex I+IV defect. Respiratory insufficiency was attributed to mitochondrial myopathy affecting not only the extra-ocular and the axial muscles but also the shoulder girdle and respiratory muscles. In addition to myopathy, he had mitochondrial neuropathy, abnormal EEG, and elevated CSF-protein. Possibly, this is why a single cycle of immunoglobulins was somehow beneficial. For muscular respiratory insufficiency he required tracheostomy and was scheduled for long-term intermittent positive pressure ventilation.

Conclusion:

Mitochondrial myopathy due to a combined complex I+IV defect with predominant affection of the extra-ocular muscles may progress to involvement of the limb-girdle, axial and respiratory muscles resulting in muscular respiratory insufficiency. In patients with mitochondrial myopathy, neuropathy and elevated cerebrospinal fluid protein, immunoglobulins may be beneficial even for respiratory functions.
KEEFEKTIFAN URUTAN PEMBELAJARAN KETERAMPILAN GERAK RENANG
Authors: Sugiyanto F.X.
Published: February 2017

Abstract: The Effectiveness of Learning Sequences in Swimming Skills. This study aims to investigate the appropriateness and effectiveness of learning sequences in swimming skills after the students mastered the crawl stroke. The sequences were that from the crawl stroke to the breast stroke and that from the crawl stroke to the back stroke. This study was a quasi-experimental study using the pretest-posttest group design. The population comprised students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Yogyakarta State University. The sample was selected using the purposive sampling technique. The results showed that the sequence from the crawl stroke to the back stroke was more efficient than that from the crawl stroke to the breast stroke in terms of the mastery of swimming skills. Keywords: learning sequences, crawl stroke, back stroke, breast stroke
KETIDAKLAZIMAN KOLOKASI PEMBELAJAR BIPA DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA
Authors: Said Mashadi
Published: February 2017

Abstract: Unacceptable Collocations by Learners of Indonesian as a ForeignLanguage and the Implication in Language Learning. Foreign language learners’ability to collocate words that are natural and acceptable in the target language isimportant in foreign language learning; however, it is notoriously difficult forforeign language learners and sometimes makes them frustrated. This studyattempts to describe the negative transfer of English collocations into Indonesiancollocations made by learners of Indonesian as a foreign language in their writingassignments. This study employed a qualitative descriptive method. The data werecollected from 36 writing assignments by 12 learners whose mother tongue isEnglish. They were trainee teachers with experience in teaching Indonesian inAustralia. The finding shows that there are 176 unnatural Indonesian collocations,some of which are negative transfers of learners’ mother tongue. This suggests thatdirect teaching of collocations should be given special emphasis in teachingIndonesian as a foreign language.Keywords: collocation, lexical collocation, grammatical collocation, languagelearning
Полевая диффузия в неупорядоченных органических материалах в условиях заполнения глубоких состояний
Authors: Никитенко В.Р. , Кудров А.Ю.
Published: February 2017

Развита простая аналитическая модель для коэффициента полевой диффузии при умеренной концентрации носителей заряда. Прыжковый транспорт описывается моделью многократного захвата на основе концепции транспортного уровня. Получено уравнение непрерывности с коэффициентом диффузии, зависящим от концентрации носителей, найдена зависимость коэффициента полевой диффузии от времени в нестационарных условиях. Получены оценки интервалов времени, на которых заполнение глубоких состояний влияет на подвижность и коэффициент диффузии в условиях времяпролетного эксперимента. Показано, что коэффициент полевой диффузии возрастает на длительном временном интервале, хотя подвижность постоянна, что напоминает случай неравновесной начальной генерации в предельном случае низкой концентрации. DOI: 10.21883/FTP.2017.02.44098.8166
Влияние типа и степени легирования на морфологию por-Si, полученного гальваническим травлением
Authors: Пятилова О.В. , Гаврилов С.А. , Шиляева Ю.И. , Павлов А.А. , Шаман Ю.П. , Дудин А.А.
Published: February 2017

Изучен процесс формирования слоев пористого кремния гальваническим травлением в растворе HF/C2H5OH/H2O2 монокристаллического Si, легированного бором и фосфором. Проведено исследование por-Si методами капиллярной конденсации азота и растровой электронной микроскопии. Установлены зависимости морфологических характеристик por-Si, таких как диаметр пор, удельная площадь и объем поверхности, толщина стенок пор, определяющих кинетику горения Si, от типа легирования и удельного сопротивления исходной пластины. DOI: 10.21883/FTP.2017.02.44101.8327
МПМ детектор видимого диапазона длин волн на сверхрешетке ZnSe/ZnTe второго типа
Authors: Кузнецов П.И. , Аверин С.В. , Житов В.А. , Захаров Л.Ю. , Котов В.М.
Published: February 2017

На основе сверхешетки ZnSe/ZnTe второго типа создан и исследован МПМ фотодетектор. Детектор обладает низкими темновыми токами и высокой чувствительностью. Спектральная характеристика детектора показывает возможность селективного детектирования трех отдельных участков спектра видимого и ближнего инфракрасного излучения. DOI: 10.21883/FTP.2017.02.44115.8349
Исследование структурных и оптических свойств слоев GaP(N), синтезированных методом молекулярно-пучковой эпитаксии на подложкаx Si(100) 4-=SUP=-o-=/SUP=-
Authors: Крыжановская Н.В. , Полубавкина Ю.С. , Неведомский В.Н. , Никитина Е.В. , Лазаренко А.А. , Егоров А.Ю. , Максимов М.В. , Моисеев Э.И. , Жуков А.Е.
Published: February 2017

Исследованы структурные и оптические свойства слоев GaP и GaPN, синтезированных методом молекулярно-пучковой эпитаксии на подложках Si (100), разориентированных на 4o. Показана возможность получения буферных слоев GaP, обладающих высокой планарностью гетероинтерфейсов с плотностью выходов дислокаций на поверхность не более ~2·108 см-2. Получено излучение структуры Si/GaP/GaPN в спектральном диапазоне ~ 630-640 нм при комнатной температуре. Применение отжига в процессе роста структуры Si/GaP/GaPN позволило увеличить интенсивность фотолюминесценции при комнатной температуре в 2.6 раза без сдвига положения максимума линии излучения. DOI: 10.21883/FTP.2017.02.44118.8375
The effect of section 11 BOFIA on the rectification of the register of members - a Nigerian company law perspective
Authors: Nwafor Anthony O
Published: February 2017

The law requires the company to keep a register which records information about members of the company and their shareholding. In the keeping of the register, errors are bound to occur and sometimes disputes could result from those records. The courts are given broad power under the companies statute to rectify the register, but the exercise of that power is now restricted in Nigeria by section 11 of the Banks and other Financial Institutions Act of 1991 (BOFIA) in relation to banks. Two superior courts in Nigeria in two different cases respectively interpreted section 11 of the BOFIA and pronounced on its relationship with the Companies Act arriving at conflicting decisions which are bound to lead to further confusion and injustice in some cases as the courts continue to abide by the rules of precedents. The paper examines those decisions of the courts in the context of the statutory provisions interpreted and applied in those cases with a view to straightening the legal position as would make those decisions more acceptable and reliable as guides to future developments of the law
Corporate governance in India
Authors: Haldar Arunima , Nageswara Rao S.V.D.
Published: February 2017

This paper examines the impact of Corporate Governance (CG) on Financial Performance considering the endogeneity between Corporate Governance and Firm Characteristics using a sample of large listed Indian firms over the period 2008 to 2011. We construct a "CG Index" using six important governance mechanisms covering a total of 44 parameters affecting the state of governance of Indian companies. The analysis of Corporate Governance Index for a period of four years found a rising trend in the level of the corporate governance practices of Indian companies. We then examine the relation of CG Index on firm characteristics using simultaneous equation modeling. Results show that there is a strong association between CG Index and the market performance of companies