bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Novel Scheme for Deleting Group Members
Authors: Li Xin She , Yao Jun Ping , Zhan Ying
Published: April 2014

When the number of group members changes, public feature key of the group manager must be changed. The deletion of group members is based on the mathematical principle that the secret feature key of each legitimate member will update with the group managers changing of public feature key. Cancel the update operator, create independent secret feature key for each legitimate member, so that the secret feature key of each legitimate member will be irrelevant to the group public feature key. This method can be used to improve the signature computational efficiency and to delete group members effectively.
A Robust Algorithm for the Inspection of Fastener Head
Authors: Ha Jong Eun
Published: April 2014

In this paper, we deal with robust detection of defects that can occur on fastener heads peripheral side. In machine vision, the first necessary step is design good illumination system that can give image with good contrast between good and bad samples. In our case, it is difficult to devise such a god illumination system. First, we find the outer boundary of fastener head using binarization, connected component analysis and checking local distribution of intensity. Then four control points on outer boundary is chosen to ease finding the inner boundary of fastener head using polygon approximation and line fitting. Finally, decision can be done using two detected boundary points of fastener head.
AIS Development in Recent Years and Message Decoding
Authors: Xu Chen , Kong Ling Long
Published: April 2014

Based on the development of ship borne Automatic Identification System (AIS) and the expansion of AIS application in maritime management, in this paper, we expound AIS Development in recent years, summarize the additional content of Recommendation ITU-R M.1371-4, analyze the format of AIS message, realize the decoding of AIS message in software development environment and store the dynamic information and static information of the ship to the database, thus provide technical support in marine monitoring system.
The Analysis and Advanced Development of Traffic Flow Information Acquisition Technology in ITS
Authors: Liu Chao Chao , Liang Yan Ping , Zhang Xiao Li
Published: April 2014

According to the characteristics and existing problem of the stationary and moving traffic flow information collection technology, this paper proposes the traffic information detection’s new ideas and methods based on satellite images, this paper systematically analysis and summarized the traffic flow information collection technology for the vehicle queues, single vehicle targets and moving vehicles at home and abroad based on satellite remote sensing image, and points out the research emphasis in future.
Railway Freight Turnover Forecast Based on the BP Neural Network
Authors: Sun Jiang , Wei Chong
Published: April 2014

A BP neural network model was employed to forecast the railway freight turnover. First, this paper analyses the data of railway freight turnover in China from 1998 to 2012, build a three layers BP neural network, then by training and learning, a well-trained network can be used for simulating and forecasting. Finally, predict by the Grey GM(1,1) model and well-trained BP neural network respectively, and compares the errors of two prediction model, the results show that predicting the railway freight turnover by BP neural network has higher precision.
Reflection and Absorption of the Medium with Gradient Change of Impedance
Authors: Sun Yu , Hu Bo
Published: April 2014

The medium with gradient change of acoustic impedance is a new acoustic structure which developed from multiple layer structures. In this paper, the inclusion is introduced and a new set of equations is developed. It can obtain better acoustic properties based on the medium with gradient change of acoustic impedance. Theoretical formulation has been systematically addressed which demonstrates how the idea of utilizing this method. The sound reflection and absorption coefficients were obtained. At last, the validity and the correctness of this method are assessed by simulations. The results show that appropriate design of parameters of the medium can improve underwater acoustic properties.
On the Mean Value of Euler Function in a Special Set
Authors: Qi Lan
Published: April 2014

Let n be a positive integer and k≥2, bk(n) denotes the k-th power complement fuction, we define a new set A.This paper is mainly to study the mean value properties of the Euler function in set A,and give an interesting asymptotic formula.
Target Tracking for Robot-Fishes Based on Unscented Kalman Filter
Authors: Bai Peng Fei , Jiang Yu Lian , Lei Rong Fang
Published: April 2014

Because of the nonlinear motion of the robot-fish and the uncertain water waves, it is difficult to track dynamic target accurately and quickly for the robot-fish. To solve this problem, this paper proposed the target tracking strategy of underwater robot-fish based on Unscented Kalman filter (UKF). UKF is a nonlinear filtering on the basis of unscented transformation, which consists of prediction and update recursively, thus estimate the state of the system. To avoid the particle degeneracy, this paper selects sigma points adopting scale symmetric sampling strategy. We apply UKF method to the underwater robot-fish competition in China. Simulations show that the Robot-fish has fast tracking speed, shorter tracking path and smaller tracking error using UKF method than not using the method. It has excellent tracking performance.
An introduction to the interpretation of data from central Baffin Island, district of Franklin
Authors: Cameron E M
Published: April 2014

Results from Jake sediment and water geochemical survey of 26 000 km2 of Baffin Island are shown on 1:2 000 000 colour maps, accompanied by discussions on lithology, minerai deposits, and surface environment. The maps are supplemented by maps of bedrock geology,
metamorphic geology, glacial geology, gravity, and aeromagnetics. The area, part of Foxe Fold Belt, comprises Aphebian supracrustal rocks, bounded to the north and south by Archean terranes. Within the Foxe Fold Belt there are strong base metal and arsenic anomalies in Jake sediments. The base metal
anomalies are the product of high element contents in some lower Piling metasediments (quartzite, marble, dolomite, sulphidic schist, iron-formation, mafic volcanics) and favourable present-day conditions for anomaly formation. The schist and iron-formation have high metal contents, presumably from
volcanic-exhalative activity. Recent oxidation of sulphidic schists produces acidic water that dissolves base metals, which are then precipitated in Jake sediments. Where water passes from acidic schist to alkaline marble and dolomite, there is strong precipation of base metals. The mineral
potential of these metalliferous metasediments is unknown. They are correlated with rocks hosting the Sorte Engel lead-zinc deposit on West Greenland. Upper Piling turbidites that form the axial portion of the fold belt host intense lake sediment anomalies for arsenic. Because of the
gold-arsenic-turbidite-association, further investigation is warranted. Archean granite-gneiss terrane north of the fold belt has been subdivided into blacks based on geochemical variation in lake sediments. Base metal anomalies probably relate to metamorphosed volcanics. Hudsonian granitoids and
Archean gneiss along the northern boundary of the fold belt form a strongly anomalous zone for uranium.
A Rb-Sr phlogopite-whole rock isochron age for olivine minette from the Milk River area, southern Alberta
Authors: Davis W J , Kjarsgaard B A
Published: April 2014

A Rb-Sr phlogopite-whole rock isochron age of 50.3 ± 0.5 Ma is reported for an olivine-phlogopite-diopside porphyritic minette dyke from the Coulee 29 locality, in the Milk River area of southern Alberta. The age is similar to a previously published K-Ar age
of 49.2 ± 2.5 Ma (recalculated) for a minette from Black Butte, and confirms an Eocene age for magmatic activity in the area. The ages for the Alberta occurrences are slightly younger, but within error of the 50 to 54 Ma ages for the Sweet Grass Hills intrusive complex in adjacent
Montana.
Triassic
Authors: Norris D K
Published: April 2014

The Shublik Formation within the project area is an unconformity-bounded assemblage of carbonates and clastics of Middle and Late Triassic age. It is characterized by two distinct facies: nearshore depositional environments to the north, and deeper water and
organic-rich facies to the south. The formation ranges in thickness from zero at its feather edge on Yukon Coastal Lowland to a few hundred metres at the headwaters of Ogilvie River. The northern and eastern erosional limits of the Shublik, as well as those of the upper Paleozoic formations
immediately beneath it, follow a curvilinear trace, outlining the fundamental, ancient and persistent shape of the Cordilleran miogeocline and, in turn, the structural grain of the Laramide and earlier deformations imposed upon it. The overstepping of the Shublik onto progressively older formations
from southwest to northeast, in addition to the erosional truncation of the Shublik at the sub-Jurassic disconformity, means that the southeastward continuation of the Permian and Triassic hydrocarbon reservoirs at Prudhoe Bay do not reach into mainland Canada and may not be present beneath the
continental shelf of southern Beaufort Sea.
Microbial and metabolic profiling reveal strong influence of water table and land-use patterns on classification of degraded tropical peatlands
Authors: Mishra S. , Lee W. A. , Hooijer A. , Reuben S. , Sudiana I. M. , Idris A. , Swarup S.
Published: April 2014

Abstract. Tropical peatlands from southeast Asia are undergoing extensive drainage, deforestation and degradation for agriculture and human settlement purposes. This is resulting in biomass loss and subsidence of peat from its oxidation. Molecular profiling approaches were used to understand the relative influences of different land-use patterns, hydrological and physicochemical parameters on the state of degraded tropical peatlands. As microbial communities play a critical role in biogeochemical cascades in the functioning of peatlands, we used microbial and metabolic profiles as surrogates of community structure and functions, respectively. Profiles were generated from 230 bacterial 16 S rDNA fragments and 145 metabolic markers of 46 samples from 10 sites, including those from above and below water table in a contiguous area of 48 km2 covering five land-use types. These were degraded forest, degraded land, oil palm plantation, mixed crop plantation and settlements. Bacterial profiles were most influenced by variations in water table and land-use patterns, followed by age of drainage and peat thickness in that order. Bacterial profiling revealed differences in sites, based on the duration and frequency of water table fluctuations and on oxygen availability. Mixed crop plantations had the most diverse bacterial and metabolic profiles. Metabolic profiling, being closely associated with biogeochemical functions, could distinguish communities not only based on land-use types but also their geographic locations, thus providing a finer resolution than bacterial profiles. Agricultural inputs, such as nitrates, were highly associated with bacterial community structure of oil palm plantations, whereas phosphates and dissolved organic carbon influenced those from mixed crop plantations and settlements. Our results provide a basis for adopting molecular marker-based approaches to classify peatlands and determine relative importance of factors that influence peat functioning. Our findings will be useful in peatland management by providing a basis to focus early efforts on hydrological interventions and improving sustainability of oil palm plantations by adopting mixed cropping practices to increase microbial diversity in the long term.
The faint young Sun problem revisited with a 3-D climate–carbon model – Part 1
Authors: Le Hir G. , Teitler Y. , Fluteau F. , Donnadieu Y. , Philippot P.
Published: April 2014

Abstract. During the Archaean, the Sun's luminosity was 18 to 25% lower than the present day. One-dimensional radiative convective models (RCM) generally infer that high concentrations of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4) are required to prevent the early Earth's surface temperature from dropping below the freezing point of liquid water and satisfying the faint young Sun paradox (FYSP, an Earth temperature at least as warm as today). Using a one-dimensional (1-D) model, it was proposed in 2010 that the association of a reduced albedo and less reflective clouds may have been responsible for the maintenance of a warm climate during the Archaean without requiring high concentrations of atmospheric CO2 (pCO2). More recently, 3-D climate simulations have been performed using atmospheric general circulation models (AGCM) and Earth system models of intermediate complexity (EMIC). These studies were able to solve the FYSP through a large range of carbon dioxide concentrations, from 0.6 bar with an EMIC to several millibars with AGCMs. To better understand this wide range in pCO2, we investigated the early Earth climate using an atmospheric GCM coupled to a slab ocean. Our simulations include the ice-albedo feedback and specific Archaean climatic factors such as a faster Earth rotation rate, high atmospheric concentrations of CO2 and/or CH4, a reduced continental surface, a saltier ocean, and different cloudiness. We estimated full glaciation thresholds for the early Archaean and quantified positive radiative forcing required to solve the FYSP. We also demonstrated why RCM and EMIC tend to overestimate greenhouse gas concentrations required to avoid full glaciations or solve the FYSP. Carbon cycle–climate interplays and conditions for sustaining pCO2 will be discussed in a companion paper.
Bourdieus Theorie der Praxis als alternative Perspektive für die „Geographische Entwicklungsforschung“
Authors: Deffner V. , Haferburg C.
Published: April 2014

Abstract. Within the academic field of Geography, there is an "identity crisis" facing German-language scholarship in Development Studies programs, particularly in terms of disciplinary characteristics, epistemological aims and methodological approaches. This critical self-reflection finds its expression in the use of terms like "mid-range theory" or "global south", and is manifest as well in repeated calls for a re-formulation of the discipline. Simultaneously, an increasing number of empirical studies in this field are informed by readings of Bourdieu, and are relying on praxeological and corresponding relational perspectives. These studies are transcending the prevalent actor-centered paradigms. Against such a background this paper not only shows how Bourdieu's suggestions can contribute to countering conceptual and discursive dichotomies, regionalized exoticism of cultural contexts and a normative bias (especially in applied research), but also indicates directions for a reformulation or alternative interpretation of the discipline. In order to address these issues, we focus on the key concept of relationality, which is epistemologically central to understanding the "social world"; academically central for a praxeological concept of global social research; and methodologically central in terms of self-reflexivity and a heuristic approach to social categories.
Brief Communication: On the magnitude and frequency of Khurdopin glacier surge events
Authors: Quincey D. J. , Luckman A.
Published: April 2014

Abstract. The return periods of Karakoram glacier surges are poorly quantified. Here, we present evidence of an historic surge of the Khurdopin Glacier that began in the mid-1970s and peaked in 1979. Measured surface displacements reached >5 km a−1, two orders of magnitude faster than during quiescence. The Khurdopin Glacier next surged in the late 1990s, equating to a return period of 20 years. Surge evolution in the two events shows remarkable similarity suggesting a common trigger. Surge activity in the Karakoram needs to be better understood if accurate mass balance assessments of Hindu-Kush–Karakoram–Himalaya glaciers are to be made.
Paul's Rapture and Will's Vision:
Authors: Sisk Jennifer L.
Published: April 2014

This article examines Langland's allusion to Paul's rapture (2 Cor. 12:4), which interrupts Christ's speech in Piers Plowman B.18/C.20, and explores the significance of these words in relation to Augustine's taxonomy of visionary types in De Genesi ad litteram. The citation draws attention to Will's experience as an example of visio spiritualis, which relies on the vis imaginativa, a faculty of mind deemed by medieval thinkers both spiritually useful and dangerous. Langland negotiates the delicate balance between imagination's profits and perils with respect to both lay devotional practice and poetic composition.
John Carpenter, Lay Clerk
Authors: Shuffelton George
Published: April 2014

The will of John Carpenter, Common Clerk of London from 1417 to 1438, describes an extensive and unusual book collection. His books provided the intellectual framework for his sponsorship of the Dance of Death, his development of the Guildhall Library, and his preservation of London's historical record. Reading Carpenter's career through the prism of his books also demonstrates how lay clerks appropriated a Latinate intellectual inheritance that formerly belonged to elite ecclesiastical administrators and monks. As they assumed priestly roles in the service of secular institutions, lay clerks buttressed their work with the books of their ecclesiastical predecessors.
Exemplary Cases:
Authors: Lipton Emma
Published: April 2014

Although Gower's engagement with sermons and penitentials is well established, this article demonstrates that legal theory was also central to Gower's moral narratives. This reading of Gower's Traitié pour essampler les amantz marietz shows the similarities between exemplary narrative and legal logic, and suggests that the formulations of both common and canon law are crucial to Gower's ethics. The Traitié identifies marriage as both an exemplary instance of legal principles and the material instantiation of the principles of law, reflecting the logic of both secular and ecclesiastical medieval legal treatises and indicating that marital and legal theory were mutually constitutive in late medieval culture.
Nothing But Change and Variance:
Authors: Scanlon Larry
Published: April 2014

With historicism on the wane, now is a good time to reexamine Thomas Hoccleve's politics. The resurgence of interest in Hoccleve coincided with the advent of critical historicism in Middle English scholarship. Debate on Hoccleve has been sharply divided between those who see him as a royalist and those who see him as politically unaligned. Analysis of Hoccleve's persona in the Regiment of Princes—the most poetically prominent feature of his most important political poem—and its relation to the figure of Fortune demonstrates that, if anything, ideological readings of Hoccleve have underplayed his royalism.
A Systematization of the Literature on Entrepreneurship Education
Authors: Naia Ana , Baptista Rui , Januário Carlos , Trigo Virgínia
Published: April 2014

This article reviews the literature on entrepreneurship education in the higher education context published over the first decade of the 2000s. The article has two purposes: to propose a framework of analysis to systematize and assess the literature; and to examine its main insights and contributions towards practice in the entrepreneurial classroom. The first decade of the 2000s is particularly relevant because it witnessed significant developments in the theoretical and empirical frameworks for the assessment of entrepreneurship education programmes and methodologies. The authors find that a very significant share of the research on entrepreneurship education over the period of analysis has sought to evaluate its results. There is not yet a consistent body of knowledge that can provide general insights and tools for practice. Practitioners need to pick and choose among pedagogical approaches and methods to select those that best suit their particular context.
Carta del Director Septiembre 2013
Authors: Martínez Ventura Jaime Edwin
Published: April 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/rpsp.v3i1.1328Revista Policía y Seguridad Pública 3(1) 2013: 14-15
Web: Conceptos No. 30: Redescubriendo la libertad condicional
Authors: Vega Guitierrez Mariella
Published: April 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/rpsp.v3i1.1343
Cine: Presunto culpable
Authors: González Rodríguez Edwin Edgardo
Published: April 2014

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/rpsp.v3i1.1345Revista Policía y Seguridad Pública 3(1) 2013: 369-370
The New York Sound: Citybilly Recording Artists and the Creation of Hillbilly Music, 1924–1932
Authors: Huber Patrick
Published: April 2014

Since at least the 1960s, scholars have viewed hillbilly music as essentially a commercialized form of the traditional rural white folk music of the American South. In reconsidering what has come to be known as the "southern thesis," this article chronicles the significant but often overlooked contributions made by professional New York City studio singers and musicians to the nascent hillbilly recording industry between 1924 and 1932, particularly the principal role they played in the creation of what I call the "New York Sound." These urban artists’ participation in this segment of the recording industry suggests that hillbilly music can best be understood not as an organic folk music of the American South, but rather as a carefully constructed commercial genre that was part of the broader expansion of a nationwide industry of mass-mediated music in the 1920s.
That’s Not Me I See on TV . . . : African American Youth Interpret Media Images of Black Females
Authors: Adams-Bass Valerie N. , Bentley-Edwards Keisha L. , Stevenson Howard C.
Published: April 2014

How do African American youth perceive images of black women in popular media? How do they interpret the meaning of these messages, especially those that maintain persistent negative stereotypes? Focus groups with African American high school and college-age youth were conducted. Findings indicate that youth, both male and female, readily identified many images of black women as negative, inaccurate, and offensive. Further, their responses suggest their concern about the impact of these images on how majority groups may perceive black women and black communities, overall.
Corynosoma cetaceum Johnston & Best, 1942 (Acanthocephala, Polymorphidae) in Arctocephalus australis Zimmermann, 1783 (Mammalia: Pinnipedia): Histopathology, parasitological indices, seasonality and host gender influences
Authors: Silva Renato Z. , Cousin João Carlos B. , Pereira Jr. Joaber
Published: April 2014

The parasitological indices [Prevalence (P%), Mean Intensity (MI), Mean Abundance (MA) and the Range of Variation (Ax)] of Corynosoma cetaceum in Arctocephalus australis and the histopathology caused by this parasite are presented based on the necropsy of 32 specimens found stranded dead on the shore of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, from 2008 to 2010. Differences between the genders of the hosts as well as for their reproductive status [males (pups, prepubertals) and females (pups, reproductive-breeding)] were analyzed for P% (Chi-square test, X2) and MI (Bootstrap Confidence Interval, BCa , p < 0,05) and between genders of the hosts for season groups (Spring-Summer: S-S; Autumn-Winter: A-W). Abnormal tissue samplings of the stomachs (histopathology caused by the parasite) and the gonads (for analysis of the sexual maturity) of the hosts were submitted to the histological procedure of paraffin embedding and mounting of permanent slides in balsam. The infection occurred along the sampling period with low P%, MI and MA (respectively) for the genders of the hosts (males: 37.5, 2.83 and 1.5; females: 31.3, 3 and 1), for the reproductive status of the hosts (males pups: 25, 1.33 and 1; prepubertal males: 75, 4.33 and 5; female pups: 28.6, 2.5 and 1; reproductive-breeding females: 50. 5 and 5) and for season groups (S-S: 16.7, 4 and 0.67; A-W: 45, 2.78 and 1.25). Concerning to the hosts, there were no parasitological indices-related differences between genders and sexual maturation status. There were no season-related differences for P% and MI. The results suggest an accidental infection of C. cetaceum in A. australis despite the absence of severe inflammatory processes added with the parasite’s inadequate development.
An Institutional Case Study: Emotion Regulation with HeartMath at Santa Cruz County Children's Mental Health
Authors: Lutz Barbara
Published: April 2014

This case study from Santa Cruz County Children's Mental Health Agency (CMH), California, reviews the use of measurement of heart rate variability (HRV) to enhance emotional regulation of patients. CMH serves seriously emotionally disturbed youths, many of whom have been separated from their parents for a prolonged period or have been vulnerable without the consistent presence of their caregivers. In this study, the HRV pattern was calculated as high coherence, medium coherence, or low coherence. According to Thurber et al, heart rhythm coherence “is experienced as a calm, balanced, yet energized and responsive state that is conducive to everyday functioning and interaction, including the performance of tasks requiring mental acuity, focus, problem solving and decision making, as well as physical activity and coordination.”1(p39) In the HeartMath program, there was a game in which high coherence was rewarded with a rainbow that dropped coins into a vessel. When coherence was low, the rainbow and coins disappeared until coherence was reached again. We measured HRV using a finger or ear sensor in individual sessions using a computer-based program from HeartMath Institute, Boulder Creek, California.

After juvenile offenders overcame their initial fear of being hooked up to a potential lie detector, I instructed them in “Quick Coherence”1 and asked them to imagine breathing into the area of their heart. The participants created a library of positive feelings, thoughts, and memories on which they could focus. After a period of positive focus and rhythmic breathing, the clients were often able to move into medium or high coherence. In this state, they noticed that they felt calmer. I explained that they could use this tool to improve their mood. I also practiced alongside the youths in order to demonstrate the technique.

The detained youths learned quickly, requested repeated sessions, and learned to combine breathing with recalling the good people, places, foods, and feelings in their lives that sustained them. We could also decrease coherence through the use of negative words such as “loss of privileges” on their side or “pay cut” on mine and then move back to coherence with suggestions of positive mental images.
Development of an Enriched Lubi-Lubi (Ficus pseudopalma) Noodles
Authors: Habla Fely A. , Cambaliza Concepcion J. , Detera Tarcela F. , Janer Mateo Luis G. , De Jesus Geraldine
Published: April 2014

This research is focused on the development and acceptability of an enriched lubi-lubi (Ficus pseudopalma) noodle utilizing its puree as indigenous ingredients. Noodles were developed and enriched using lubi-lubi leaves. The level of acceptability was determined to find out the degree of acceptance of the noodles among consumers. Experimental method was used by extracting the puree of lubi-lubi leaves and used as flavor and packed/stored in polyethylene bag. Of the three trials conducted the enriched lubi-lubi noodles with ingredients of 250 g of Lubi-lubi leaves puree, 325 g APF, 10 g salt, 150g eggs and 2 g vegetable oil, 187.5 water was rated much acceptable. Based on acceptability level, trial 2 was rated as much acceptable as to taste and color and acceptable as to texture and odor. Sensory evaluation was done by the panelist using standard score sheets. Acceptability factors such as color, texture, flavor and odor were included among the choices. Results were obtained across prepared products, indicating the evident taste and aroma of lubi-lubi leaves through varied degree depending upon the quantity of puree used. The researchers observed correct mixing methods or techniques used flavorings and other materials that nicely blended with lubi-lubi puree as suggested by evaluators; the accepted ones were then standardized. The researchers concluded that lubi-lubi leaves are potential flavoring in the preparation of enriched lubi-lubi noodles and accepted among consumers.
Development of Solid Waste Recovery Model for a University Using System Dynamics
Authors: Laytani Ryan B. , Banquil Benedict B.
Published: April 2014

A solid waste recovery model for university is developed using system dynamics (SD). This model specifically focuses on cyclical cause-and-effect relationships about the solid waste system in University of Cebu. Dynamic behavior of three recovery policies, i.e. Policy 1: Recycling, Policy 2: Composting, and Policy 3: Recycling and Composting, is analyzed in the model using different field information and justified assumption. A software package called Vensim® is likewise utilized in designing the modeling structure, mapping the formulated equation, and performing the computer simulation. Vensim® is further used in generating graphics illustrating the system's behavior during the first ten years of policy implementation, i.e. 2012-2022. Timeseries graphs suggest Policy 3 as most appropriate to be implemented in the university. Among the three policies, Policy 3 sets the least residual waste, greatest fund savings, and earliest break-even in the entire phase of simulation. Policy 3 is also the most environmentally effective, economically profitable, and socially acceptable among the three policies. Although Policy 3 entails an investment in setting a materials recovery facility (MRF), simulation results showed that it can be regained within 4.25 years of MRF productivity. This paper also recommends measures for model improvement and suggests initial.
Performance Evaluation of Schools Division in Mindanao: Education for All 2015
Authors: Binag Gee Marie S. , Eguia Rec
Published: April 2014

The study was conducted to evaluate the technical and productivity performance of school divisions in Mindanao from the period of 2002- 2010. The mean profile of input and output variables was computed using Mean the Technical and Allocative Efficiency scores and Total Factor Productivity were calculated using DEA with output orientation while the sources of inefficiency of the schools divisions were calculated using the Tobit Regression and the significance of the difference were calculated using SPSS version 16. Based on the findings among 48 school divisions in Mindanao 10 of these have achieved full technical efficiency level. Meanwhile, 38 schools division were least efficient due to lack of factors inputs like number of male and female enrollees, desk, classrooms and MOOE. A component of the productivity change is due more technological and total factor productivity changes with efficiency changes providing a gap. At 5 percent level of significance, there were significant differences in the technical efficiency and allocative efficiency scores of the school division when grouped according to regions where they belong. Thus, the study revealed that number of the desk and teachers were the Sources of inefficiencies of the school divisions.
Entrepreneurial and Technical Capability in Relation to Productivity: Basis for Resource Generation Development Plan
Authors: Cadiz Sally
Published: April 2014

This study determined the entrepreneurial and technical capability of Carlos Hilado Memorial State College in relation to productivity, basis for the formulation of Resource Generation Development Plan. The researcher- made questionnaire was based from the Entrepreneurial Capability Indicator Questionnaire 2005 conducted to 150 CHMSC faculty members of the four campuses. Descriptive Method was used to determine the profile and responses on entrepreneurial and technical capability of the college.T-test and ANOVA were used as inferential statistical tools. Entrepreneurial and technical capability of the faculty members was to a moderate extent. Productivity capability was low extent. No significant differences were noted in the level of perception of faculty members in terms of Entrepreneurial, Technical and Productivity Capability when grouped according to different variables. The acquisition, utilization and production aspects be allocated to capital investment for sustainable programs and projects developed by the faculty members. The faculty members have to formulate one project proposal per semester for the resource generation development plan of the college.
Plagiarism and Predatory Publishing
Authors: Padua Roberto N.
Published: April 2014

The paper tackles the issue of predatory journals and publishers. Jeffrey Beall (2012), librarian at the University of Colorado, coined the term ‘predatory publishers’ and defines them as “... those that unprofessionally exploit the author-pays model of open-access publishing (Gold OA) for their own profit.” A socio-economic model for predatory publishing similar to the law of supply and demand in economics is proposed and made as basis for analyzing what can be done to eliminate this unethical practice. The paper concludes that, based on the model, the only way to stop the practice is to strengthen the nation’s higher education quality assurance system in research; institute national research journal accreditation systems and emphasize the value of professionalism and intellectual honesty in the academe.
Antifungal Activity of Tamarind (TamarindusindicaLinn.) Leaf Extract Against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Authors: David Jonnalexer B. , Gatan Mary Grace B.
Published: April 2014

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) is considered as most important and destructive disease of mango. Use of natural plants is recommended because it is cost-effective and safe. Plant extracts like tamarind shown  to have antifungal activity. The experiment was conducted in Pampanga, Philippines following two factor-factorial Complete Randomized Design to determine the antifungal effect of tamarind against anthracnose, specifically to: determine zones of inhibition in C. gloeosporioides as affected by different solvents in young and mature leaf extracts; determine interaction effect between different solvents and type of leaf used; determine the most effective tamarind extract against C. gloeosporioides. Results reveals that young tamarind leaf extract at 1:1 ratio significantly affected the production of zone of inhibition of C. gloeosporioides while the mature tamarind leaf extract did not inhibit the test organism. The ethanol extract using young leaves were the most effective against the test organisms. Findings showed that the use of young tamarind leaf extract using different solvents at 1:2 ratio produced strong effect against anthracnose in terms of inhibitory activity. The use of young leaf ethanol extract against anthracnose was effective and can be considered as good biofungicide because its efficacy is comparable to Mancozeb.
Soybean-Genistein as Endocrine Disruptor on Estrous Cyclicity and Ovarian Follicular Development in Albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Sanchez Geraldine C. , Dizon Ronaldo D. , Miclat Aris F. , Bulao Maria Fe S. , Eggert Julia A.
Published: April 2014

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. One example of endocrine disruptor is phytoestrogen which is a group of naturally occurring compounds that have been reported to cause fertility problems in animals. The major phytoestrogen in soy products is genistein, which has potent estrogenic activity both in vitro and in vivo. Previous findings have demonstrated that the control of primordial follicle development and subsequent folliculogenesis appears to be mediated by local production and action of specific paracrine factors. Preliminary studies also have shown that steroid hormones like estrogen play a critical role in the onset of primordial follicle assembly. These findings led us to further look into the effects of genistein on estrous cyclicity and ovarian folliculogenesis specifically on pre-antral and antral follicular development including their possible effects on ovarian morphometry of sexually matured female albino rats. The objectives of the study was to determine the effects of genistein on estrous cyclicity and ovarian folliculogenesis specifically on pre-antral and antral follicular development including their possible effects on ovarian and uterine morphometry of sexually matured female albino rats. Furthermore, the study elucidated its effect on the apoptosis of granulose and theca cells resulting to follicular atresia. A total of 24 female albino rats approximately 2-3 months of age of almost the same size were used in this study.
Design and Development of Fish Natural Convection Drying Facility
Authors: Bajet, Jr. Manuel A.
Published: April 2014

Fish drying facility was designed, developed and tested to determine itsperformance, and characterization as a natural convection dryer for stunted tilapia.Parameters in the study were air temperature, relative humidity, drying chamber,moisture content, drying time, capacity and rate. Experimental research design wasused and materials includes, lumber painted in black and used as frames, plasticscreen mesh, cellophane, black plain sheet and stones.. Findings disclosed that dryingrate were noted at the highest during first two hours internal with an average dryingrate of 7.20 grams per minute. Average drying rate after the three trials was 2.63grams per minute. The moisture content of the samples was reduced from 92.68%-75.23% during the 20 hours of drying and weights of fish samples were also reducedfrom 20 to 15 kilograms. Further, results on relative humidity was higher at theupper trays compared that the lower trays. Return of investment was 72% and has apayback period of 0.05 year.Â Keywords: Renewable Energy, Project and Experimental Research, NaturalConvection Dryer, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Effects of Different levels of Zinc in the Performance and Meat Zinc Contents of Broilers
Authors: Bulao Maria Fe S. , Acda Sonia P. , Sanchez Geraldine C.
Published: April 2014

Zinc is one of the most deficient microminerals. For poultry, NRC (1994) recommended 40 ppm only but, commercial feeds contain more than 100 ppm resulting to toxicity. Zinc oxide is commonly used inorganic forticant but, its safety is questionable compared to organic counterpart. Generally, the study aimed to determine the effects of different levels of zinc oxide and zinc methionine in the performance of broilers and their meat content at 36 and 42 days. To address the latter, two experiments (experiment 1, zinc oxide and experiment 2, zinc methionine) were conducted and gathered data were analysed using ANOVA. Results showed that in both experiments, the performance and meat zinc contents were not affected but, the parts were affected showing highest zinc content in the liver, followed by the thigh and legs, and the wings. Lowest amount was noted in the breast. Fortification, up to 36 days of feeding was found to be enough. In fortification programs, it is recommended to use organic minerals.
Converting Malfunctioned Fully Automatic (Electro-Mechanical Driven) to Semiautomatic Washing Machine
Authors: Bajet, Jr. Manuel A. , Bajet Nelson A. , Tolentino Oswald T.
Published: April 2014

This study converted a damaged fully automatic washing machine into a semi -automatic washing machine. Conversion of the machine was done due to unavailability of its electronic spare parts in the local market and to recycle the equipment. Thus, the study explored the conversion the washing machine that can be shared to the local technician to enhance their knowledge, skills and minimize environmental waste. It involved dismantling and rewiring, identifying the terminal leads of the motors, and testing recycled parts. Replacement of unserviceable part was done to turn into operation the said machine. Findings disclosed that the automatic washing machine converted into a semi-automatic have the similar operation cycles. The only difference between the two washing machines was the controls and sequence of washing. In semiautomatic washing machine, it requires human intervention to control and to add and drain water. Cost incurred in converting the malfunction automatic washing machine into a semi-automatic function was much cheaper than buying a brand new one.
Legal Perspective on Civil Remedies in the Malaysian Securities Industry
Authors: Yeon Asmah
Published: April 2014

Malaysia’s capital market has performed well in 2009 and this is reflected from the Malaysia’s biggest rise of capital in the form of Maxis Bhd’s RM11.2 billion of initial public offering in 2009. Nevertheless, self-interests may create behaviors that pose risks to the safety of investors and the integrity of markets. Therefore, the Malaysian Securities Commission (SC) implemented a civil action against the offender of securities crimes in order to protect investors and to cover losses faced by investors because of securities crimes. The objective of this paper is to discuss and analyze the law and enforcement of civil action in securities industry in Malaysia. This is a legal research and involved examining legal data such as statutes and court cases. The Capital Markets and Services Act 2007(CMSA 2007) regulate matters relating to the activities, markets and intermediaries in the capital markets. The CMSA 2007 provides provisions relating to civil remedies to the victims of securities crimes and further empowers the SC to enforce administrative and civil actions. The analysis on enforcement of civil actions of SC shows that the outcome of the said strategy is very encouraging and accepted well by the industry player.
Improved Composting Through Fermented Activators
Authors: Pascual Pet Roey L.
Published: April 2014

Composts are important components in improving or restoring soil fertility. However, it takes long time for it to prepare and buying starter cultures of beneficial microorganisms to speed-up composting can be expensive. Thus, a study was conducted to quantify microorganisms from the different fermented activators and EM using PCA, determine the duration of compost maturity, percent recovery of compost, and nutrient content and pH of compost as affected by different fermented activators and EM. Significant lower temperature were registered on the compost (30% Browns + 30% Greens + 40% Banana Bract) applied with commercial effective microorganism (EM) from five to eight weeks of composting than those applied with fermented activators and tap water. Such is a sign of earlier maturity. Meanwhile, application of Fermented Swamp Cabbage Juice alone improved the percent recovery of compost by 0.36 times (46.70%) compared to those applied with tap water only (34.33%).
Effect of First Language Component-Bridging Program (FLC-BP) Approach on Secondary Students’ MACRO Skills
Authors: Pamittan Filemon A.
Published: April 2014

The First Language Component-Bridging Program (FLC-BP) methodology calls for teaching the skills in reading, writing and math concepts in the first language. One major principle of FLC-BP is a child’s cultural model of the world which helps him process perceptual information, understand concepts and form new ones. New concepts and skills are built on existing knowledge and structures rather than bypassing them by using a rote memorization methodology. The study was undertaken to find out the effects of the First Language Component-Bridging Program on the Performance of Junior High School Learners in their Four MACRO Skills. The study adopted the quasi experimental design, specifically the Pre-test Posttest Control Group Factorial Design. Three sections of Junior High School students were utilized as respondents and assigned to Tagalog-English, Iloko-English, and English-English teaching approaches. After four months of study, the researcher found out that students exposed to the English-English approach indicated a high level of performance in listening, moderate in speaking and reading and low in writing skill. The Tagalog-English and Iloko-English showed a high level of performance in listening. Tagalog-English indicated a high level of performance in speaking and reading and moderate in writing. The Iloko-English students were moderate in speaking, reading and writing skills. Furthermore, English-only used as a medium of instruction is not the best solution to learn to speak and use English as the ladder to success. Hence, the researcher recommended the use of first language to improve the performance of students in learning.
Fostering Management Education for Professional Integrity: The Case of University Centre for Economic and Managerial Sciences, University of Guadalajara
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José
Published: April 2014

Professional integrity is an improvement concept to the actual values, virtues and meaning for managerial capabilities and attitudes to assume any professional task. This paper is aimed to analyze a case of management education for professional integrity at the University Centre for Economic and Managerial Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Mexico. The research method employed is the ethnographic, documental and life’s histories, complemented with field work supported by in-depth interviews and analyzed using a comparative method. The outcomes of the research on the application in management education demonstrate that the drama of economic efficiency is centered on a dysfunctional professional integrity. This paper provides a sound professional philosophy that empowers professionals to act with integrity, increases the probability for long-term success and professional fulfilment. The results provide also the basis to develop a code of conduct and regulation policies to sustain management education for professional integrity which, can positively impact on business culture through influencing the behavior of key actors.
Critical Review of Habermas’ Communicative Action: Implication on Organizational Leadership
Authors: Daguplo Marvin
Published: April 2014

An organization is a conglomeration of individual cultural practices and not just a system of human beings acting and interacting with each other (Dy, 1997). This communion can either result to thought conflict or agreement. Presently, conflict is more observed within the organization. In response, this critical action research aimed to situate Habermas' communicative action among leaders' role in unifying organizations. Hermeneutic analysis found that Habermas emphasized dialogue and open communication as unifying agents for interpersonal relationship and solidarity within the organization. He clarified that leaders should consider the organization as an integral part of family relationship where every member is heard equally. Moreover, empowerment and encouragement among members of the organization were emphasized as contributory factors to strengthen the organization. Lastly, competent leaders systematically and orderly organized and deliberate things along with the other members in the organization. Hence, leaders' self-reflection and effective communication provides a better way of social and organizational formation and transformation. Leaders, therefore, must equip themselves with the necessary skills and techniques on communicative administration for the good of the organization. There is a must to change the view of society born from labor into a society which grows from interaction of people living and dreaming together.