bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Environmental safety of residential and public areas in the context of PM2.5, PM10 monitoring on the leaves of apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca)
Authors: Glinyanova Irina Yu. , Azarov Valery N.
Published: May 2020

Introduction. Fine dust puts human health at risk in populated areas. The research is focused on dust particles on the leaves of apricot trees (Prúnus armeníaca) in the residential area of the Central Akhtuba district of the Volgograd region (the area of single family houses and low rise townhouses) and in the public area (the area of public amenities) located in close proximity to construction and development enterprises, machine builders, etc. as compared to the dispersion composition of dust on the leaves of apricot trees (Prúnus armeníaca) in the territory occupied by rural housing communities in the conditionally clean zone (the benchmark zone) in absence of any man-induced loadings coming from industrial facilities (Oroshenets gardeners’ non-commercial partnership, Volgograd, Soviet district). The goal of the research is to study the dispersion composition of dust and to identify fine dust PM2.5 and PM10 using plant monitoring systems in the residential area. The objectives include the sampling of dust particles from plant leaves, dust analysis, and identification of areas exposed to ecological risks.

Materials and methods. The leaves of apricot trees (Prúnus armeníaca), growing in residential and public areas of the Central Akhtuba district of the Volgograd region and in the territory of Oroshenets gardeners’ non-commercial partnership, Volgograd, Soviet district (the conditionally clean benchmark zone) represent the study material. Methods of research include leaf wash into the beaker full of distilled water, suspension filtration using AFA-VP analytical filter, filtrate production and natural drying at the temperature not exceeding 30–40 °C, and placement of the dried filtrate on the slide of an optical microscope. The distribution of dust particles was performed pursuant to State Standard of Russia 56929-2016.

Results. The co-authors have identified the zones exposed to ecological risks in residential and public areas of the Central Akhtuba district of the Volgograd region (Bolnichnaya st., residential houses in Nechayeva, Omskaya streets, a kindergarten in Kavkazskaya st.: PM2.5, PM10) and safe residential areas (a boarding school in Vorovskogo st.: PM10 — 20 μm and 20–40 μm).

Conclusions. Further studies of residential and public areas of the Central Akhtuba district of the Volgograd region are to be performed to identify the chemical composition of dust particles and the source of fine dust polluting the air and to develop a roadmap of environmental actions.
Providing Remote Students with Access to a Video-enabled Standardized Patient Simulation on Interprofessional Competencies and Late-life Depression Screening
Authors: Harris Melodee , Declerk Leonie , Schafer Patricia , Hutchison Lisa , Kelly Mary Alice , DeGravelles Pam , Mendiratta Priya , Nagel Corey
Published: May 2020

Background  Standardized patient (SP) simulation is used to teach geropsychiatry. This project tested feasibility and effectiveness of video-enabled SP simulation to teach interprofessional (IP) late-life depression screening.Methods and findings  Nurse practitioner, pharmacy, and medical students (N=177) participated in remote (n = 27) and on-site (n = 150) SP simulation. Linear mixed-effect model determined the effects of time and setting on pretest and posttest Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies Attainment Survey (ICCAS) data. Overall, no significant difference was observed in degree of change on ICCAS domains, indicating both modalities produced equally beneficial outcomes. Small sample size and focus on late-life depression screening limits generalizing results.Conclusions  Video-enabled SP simulations can be incorporated to prepare students with IP competencies for late-life depression screening.
Latvijas valdību maiņa 1926.–1927. gada mijā un ārvalstu ietekme. Demokrātijas pašaizsardzība
Authors: Butkus Zenons
Published: May 2020

Rakstā, balstoties uz Krievijas un Baltijas valstu avotiem, analizēti Padomju Savienības mēģinājumi 1926.–1927. gada mijā inspirēt labējās Latvijas valdības pārveidi par tai izdevīgāku sociāldemokrātisko spēku vadītu Ministru kabinetu. Inspirēšanu sankcionēja Politbirojs, to iecerēja un pārraudzīja pats Josifs Staļins un īstenoja padomju diplomāti, izmantojot ciešas saites ar kreisajiem latviešu sociāldemokrātiem. Sešas nedēļas ilga obstrukcija Latvijas Saeimā noveda pie labējās valdības sabrukuma un kreiso valdības veidošanās – tā parafēja neuzbrukšanas paktu ar PSRS un parakstīja ar to tirdzniecības līgumu. Tas deva labumu Latvijas ekonomikai, taču vienlaikus draudēja vājināt tās Rietumu politisko orientāciju. Tomēr Latvijas demokrātiskās institūcijas drīz vien neitralizēja padomju ietekmi un saglabāja valsts neatkarību.
Veselības departamenta izveide un darbība Latvijas Neatkarības kara laikā (1918–1920)
Authors: Kļaviņa Elīna
Published: May 2020

Rakstā analizēta Veselības departamenta izveide un darbība Latvijas Neatkarības kara laikā, uzmanību pievēršot tiem jautājumiem, kas skāra Veselības departamenta galvenās funkcijas, kuras ietekmēja veselības aprūpes attīstību Latvijā. Darbā raksturota vispārējā situācija Latvijas veselības aprūpē, koncentrējoties uz svarīgākajiem tās elementiem; analizētas nozīmīgākās Veselības departamenta funkcijas un uzdevumi, kā arī aplūkota tā pārraudzīto iestāžu darbība. Secināts, ka Veselības departaments bija nozīmīgākā pārraudzības institūcija veselības aprūpē Latvijā ar vairākām funkcijām. Tās galvenais uzdevums bija nodrošināt kvalitatīvu veselības aprūpi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem.
Latvijas jūrnieku ceļi trimdā: izklīšanas veidi, cēloņi, motīvi
Authors: Beitlers Dāvis
Published: May 2020

Rakstā iezīmēta neliela joma latviešu diasporas veidošanās norisē Otrā pasaules kara un pēckara gados – latviešu jūrnieku izceļošana uz Rietumiem, kam vairākumā gadījumu sekoja ilgstoši trimdas gadi. Latviešu jūrnieku ceļu svešumā nereti ietekmēja faktori, kuru dēļ šī izceļošana krasi atšķīrās no daudzu 1944.–1945. gada un aukstā kara gadu Latvijas atstājēju – bēgļu un evakuēto personu – izbraukšanas.
Section of Military History in Lithuanian Army Staff (1935–1940)
Authors: Jokubauskas Vytautas
Published: May 2020

The article analyses the formation and functioning of the Section of Military History in the Lithuanian Army Staff in the period of 1935–1940. The significance of military history for officer training and military planning in the interwar Lithuanian Army is touched upon. The issues of the formation of the Section of History in the Lithuanian Army Staff and the composition of its personnel are disclosed. Moreover, the functions and the methods of activity of the Section and taking over the experience of the Estonian Army are discussed. The achievements of the Section of History and its intended plans are identified. The analysis of the activity of that specific Section of the Army Staff is one component of a broader research on the studies of military history in interwar Lithuania, seeking to disclose how the research on military history was conducted in interwar Lithuania and how the findings were exploited by the main user of the studies of military history – the Lithuanian Army.
E-commerce and portfolio allocations: A study on the Indian life insurance customers
Authors: Ranjan Rajeev Kumar , Siddiqui Shoaib Alam , Thapar Nitin , Chauhan Shyam Singh
Published: May 2020

The paper attempts to find the impact of technology on the purchase behavior of consumers for insurance products. With the use of technology and e-commerce the adoption of insurance products had undergone a transformation. With the entry of private players the insurance sector has become very competitive (Jampala & Rao, 2005). With increased competition the life insurance industry is adopting innovative marketing practices to tap a larger market; the companies therefore are developing their capabilities of access-based penetration, distribution and sale to customers. The advances in technology have changed the way insurance products were marketed in India. Apart from the traditional agency channel, the companies are also exploring alternative channels like brokers, rural channels, online marketing, and e-commerce, etc. The personal selling based channels are the new innovative methods offering an effective reach at a minimum cost. To analyze the consumer purchase behavior the study used two-way ANOVA to determine the effect of two nominal predictor variables on a continuous outcome variable. The results of the study will assist the life insurance companies in improving their operations and efficiency
The Impact of World Religions on Conservatism
Authors: Swenson Laura
Published: May 2020

This study examines the association between world religions and the earnings attribute of conservatism. I group the major world religions into two sub-groups, Western and Eastern. Prior literature documents that followers of Western religions have a lower preference for risk relative to followers of Eastern religions. Prior literature also finds a lower preference for risk is associated with more conservative reporting. Using a large sample of firms listed on exchanges around the world, I find earnings of firms domiciled in countries with larger Western religious presence are more conservative. The results hold after using an indicator for whether the predominant religion in the country is a Western religion, controlling for religiosity, and using a sample of U.S. foreign registrants that file a 20-F reconciliation with the SEC. My study contributes to our understanding of how social norms affect financial reporting.

JEL Classifications: G14; G15; M41.
CPAP treatment, glycemia and diabetes risk in obstructive sleep apnea and comorbid cardiovascular disease
Authors: Loffler Kelly A. , Heeley Emma , Freed Ruth , Meng Rosie , Bittencourt Lia R. , Carvalho Carolina C. Gonzaga , Chen Rui , Hlavac Michael , Liu Zhihong , Lorenzi-Filho Geraldo , Luo Yuanming , McArdle Nigel , Mukherjee Sutapa , Yap Hooi Shan , Zhang Xilong , Palmer Lyle J. , Anderson Craig S. , McEvoy R. Doug , Drager Luciano F. , investigators SAVE substudy
Published: May 2020

Objective: Despite evidence
of a relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), metabolic
dysregulation and diabetes mellitus (DM), it is uncertain whether OSA treatment
can improve metabolic parameters. We sought to determine effects of long-term
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on glycemic control and DM
risk in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and OSA. Research
Design and Methods: Blood, medical history, and personal data were
collected in a substudy of 888 participants in the Sleep Apnea
Cardiovascular Endpoints (SAVE) trial in which patients with OSA and stable CVD
were randomized to receive CPAP plus Usual Care, or Usual Care alone.
Serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) were measured
at baseline, and six months, two- and four years, and incident diabetes diagnoses recorded. Results:
Median follow-up was 4.3 years. In those with pre-existing DM (n=274), there
was no significant difference between CPAP and Usual Care groups in serum
glucose, HbA1c or anti-diabetic medications during
follow-up. There were also no significant between-group differences in participants
with pre-diabetes (n=452), nor in new diagnoses of DM. Interaction testing suggested
that women with diabetes did poorly in the Usual Care group while their counterparts
on CPAP therapy remained stable. Conclusions: Among patients with established CVD
and OSA, we found no evidence that CPAP therapy over several years affected glycemic
control in those with diabetes or pre-diabetes, or DM risk over standard of
care treatment. The potential differential effect according
to sex deserves further investigation.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular and Microvascular Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Findings From a Population-Based Cohort Study
Authors: Adderley Nicola J , Subramanian Anuradhaa , Toulis Konstantinos , Gokhale Krishna , Taverner Thomas , Hanif Wasim , Haroon Shamil , Thomas G Neil , Sainsbury Christopher , Tahrani Abd A , Nirantharakumar Krishnarajah
Published: May 2020

Objective: To determine risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), microvascular
complications and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes who subsequently
develop obstructive sleep apnoea(OSA) compared to patients with type 2 diabetes
without a diagnosis of OSA.

Research Design and Methods: An age-, sex-, body mass index-
and diabetes duration-matched cohort study using data from a UK primary care database
from 01/01/2005 to 17/01/2018. Participants aged ≥16 years with type 2 diabetes
were included. Exposed participants were those who developed OSA after their
diabetes diagnosis; unexposed participants were those without diagnosed OSA. Outcomes
were composite CVD (ischaemic heart disease(IHD), stroke/transient ischaemic
attack(TIA), heart failure(HF)); peripheral vascular disease(PVD); atrial fibrillation(AF);
peripheral neuropathy(PN); diabetes-related foot disease(DFD); referable
retinopathy; chronic kidney disease(CKD); all-cause mortality. The same
outcomes were explored in patients with pre-existing OSA before a diagnosis of type
2 diabetes versus diabetes without diagnosed OSA.

Results: 3,667 exposed participants and 10,450 matched controls were included.
Adjusted hazard ratios for the outcomes were: composite CVD 1.54(95%CI 1.32,1.79);
IHD 1.55(1.26,1.90); HF 1.67(1.35,2.06); stroke/TIA 1.57(1.27,1.94); PVD 1.10(0.91,1.32);
AF 1.53(1.28,1.83); PN 1.32(1.14,1.51); DFD 1.42(1.16,1.74); retinopathy
0.99(0.82,1.21); CKD (stage 3-5) 1.18(1.02,1.36); albuminuria 1.11(1.01,1.22); all-cause
mortality 1.24(1.10,1.40). In the prevalent OSA cohort the results were similar
but some associations not observed.

Conclusions: Patients with type 2 diabetes who develop OSA are at increased risk of CVD,
AF, PN, DFD, CKD, and all-cause mortality compared to patients without diagnosed
OSA. Patients with type 2 diabetes who develop OSA are a high-risk population
and strategies to detect OSA and prevent cardiovascular and microvascular
complications should be implemented.
Dextran Sulfate Protects Pancreatic β-Cells, Reduces Autoimmunity and Ameliorates Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Admin Ada , Lu Geming , Rausell-Palamos Francisco , Zhang Jiamin , Zheng Zihan , Zhang Tuo , Valle Shelley , Rosselot Carolina , Berrouet Cecilia , Conde Patricia , Spindler Matthew P. , Graham John G. , Homann Dirk , Garcia-Ocaña Adolfo
Published: May 2020

A failure in self-tolerance leads to autoimmune
destruction of pancreatic β-cells and type 1 diabetes (T1D). Low molecular
weight dextran sulfate (DS) is a sulfated semi-synthetic polysaccharide with demonstrated
cytoprotective and immunomodulatory properties in vitro. However, whether DS can protect pancreatic β-cells,
reduce autoimmunity and ameliorate T1D is unknown. Here we report that DS, but
not dextran, protects human β-cells against cytokine-mediated cytotoxicity in vitro. DS also protects mitochondrial
function and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and reduces chemokine
expression in human islets in a pro-inflammatory environment. Interestingly, daily
treatment with DS significantly reduces diabetes incidence in pre-diabetic non-obese
diabetic (NOD) mice, and most importantly, reverses diabetes in early-onset
diabetic NOD mice. DS decreases β-cell death, enhances islet heparan sulfate
(HS)/heparan sulfate proteoglycan (HSPG) expression and preserves β-cell mass
and plasma insulin in these mice. DS administration also increases the
expression of the inhibitory co-stimulatory molecule programmed death-1 (PD-1) in
T-cells, reduces interferon-γ+ CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells and enhances the number of
FoxP3+ cells. Collectively, these studies demonstrate that the action of one
single molecule, DS, on β-cell protection, extracellular matrix preservation
and immunomodulation can reverse diabetes in NOD mice highlighting its
therapeutic potential for the treatment of T1D.
Optimization of Ant Colony for Next Generation Wireless Cognitive Networks
Authors: BAYRAKDAR Muhammed Enes , ÇALHAN Ali
Published: May 2020

In this work, the spectrum handoff process carried out by secondary users according to priority classes in cognitive radio networks is proposed. The network structure design of analytical and simulation models is simulated with the RIVERBED software. Moreover, deciding on the most suitable spectrum handoff process is determined by using artificial intelligence techniques. Using multi-parameter decision-making processes is the objective of our work. Optimization of the spectrum handoff number with the help of an ant colony algorithm is the main goal of our work. By studying similar aspects of cognitive radio networks and ant colony algorithms, the number of handoffs is reduced within the most appropriate scenario.
Investigation of Discharge Characteristics of Hinges Produced with 3D Printing for Prosthetic Fingers
Authors: SEÇKİN Mine , SEÇKİN Ahmet Çağdaş , YAMAN TURAN Necla
Published: May 2020

Flexible hinges are joint mechanisms made of soft or flexible materials. The aim of this study is to determine the discharge characteristics of the flexible hinges used in prosthetic hands and fingers according to the production techniques and to determine the most appropriate hinge production parameters. The speed of the opening process and the energy consumption during the closing process directly depend on the structure of the flexible hinge. For this reason, it is important to examine the relationship between the change of the flexible hinge structure and its discharge in terms of oscillation and energy requirement. In the method of the study, primarily flexible hinge samples are produced using different printing parameters. In the next step, a finger-like test system is designed that uses accelerometers to measure discharge oscillations on the fingers. The test mechanism has a body and a free accelerometer. The body sensor is used to distinguish body vibrations transmitted to the free accelerometer. As a result of the measurements made with the test system, it is observed that the honeycomb shape produced higher frequency vibrations than the linear shape in terms of filling the shape. This indicates that the honeycomb filler can store a higher amount of energy as a result of stretching. As the percentage of inner fill or the number of outer shells increased, the frequency of vibration of the flexible hinge when released is found to be higher. It has been concluded that the hinge, which has the highest energy storage capacity at the lowest cost, will have a honeycomb filling shape, 30% filler, and four shells. Finally, a system that measures the power consumed for finger closing operations is presented. As a result of energy consumption levels with hinges, it has been observed that energy consumption increases as infill density and number of shell values increase. It is seen that these values are compatible with oscillation values. With this system, it is aimed to be used for parameter selection in robotic prosthetic finger application which is planned to be produced by 3D printing in the future.
Anteseden Perilaku Konsumtif Generasi Milenial: Peran Gender Sebagai Pemoderasi
Authors: Mubarokah Siti , Rita Maria Rio
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh literasi keuangan dan mental accounting terhadap perilaku konsumtif generasi milenial dengan gender sebagai pemoderasi. Penelitian dilakukan di Kota Salatiga dengan sampel 100 responden. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa dan karyawan di Salatiga yang lahir pada tahun 1980 sampai 1999. Jenis sampling menggunakan purposive sampling dan pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui penyebaran kuesioner secara langsung maupun online. Data yang terkumpul diolah dengan teknik Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Studi ini menemukan bahwa literasi keuangan berpengaruh negatif terhadap perilaku konsumtif, mental accounting berpengaruh positif terhadap perilaku konsumtif, dan gender memoderasi pengaruh antara literasi keuangan dan mental accounting terhadap perilaku konsumtif.
The Effect of Business Ethics Education, Religiosity, Gender, and Academic Performance on the Ethical Perceptions of Accounting Students Who Have Worked in the City of Semarang
Authors: Agustinus Hendy
Published: May 2020

This study aims to examine whether there is influence of business ethics education, gender, religiosity, and Academic Performance of the Ethical Perceptions of accounting students who have worked in the city of Semarang. Independent variables in this research are business ethics education, gender, religiosity, and Academic Performance. The sample was taken by using purposive technique and obtained 90 respondents. The result of different test of independent sampl t-test shows that there is a significant difference between students who have not and have taken etbis courses on their ethical perception in making decision. There is a significant difference between students who have a GPA above or equal to 3.3 with students who have GPA below 3.3 on their ethical perceptions of decision making There is no significant difference between male and female students on their ethical perceptions in making decisions. There is a significant difference between students who have high degree of religiosity with students who have a low degree of religiosity their ethical perceptions in making decisions. Key words: Ethical Perception, Academic Performance, Religiusity, Gender, Business Ethics Education.
The Impact of Personality Types on Students’ Writing Ability
Authors: Zaswita Hermi , Ihsan Rodiyal
Published: May 2020

Personality is considered one of the internal factors that have an impact on students’ ability in language learning. The present study investigated the impact of personality types on their ability in writing English. There are two types of personalities studied: Extrovert and Introvert. The research is quasi-experiment. Students at grade XI Vocational School 1 Sungai Penuh engage in the study, whereas only two classes selected as samples (experimental class and control class). Students were given a personality questionnaire to recognize their personality types. Then, the writing test carries out in each class in order to know the student's ability in writing. The data are analyzed by using t-test. The finding of hypotheses testing proves that the p-score is 0,00. Thus, the p-score is lower than 0,05 (0,00<0,05) which means H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Hence, there is a significant impact on students’ personalities to their writing ability. Students with introvert personalities have better writing scores than students with extrovert personality.
ENTRE O TRONO E O ALTAR: A QUESTÃO RELIGIOSA EM PORTUGAL E NO BRASIL, NOTAS PARA “UMA” LAICIDADE
Authors: Figueira Eulálio Avelino
Published: May 2020

O artigo apresenta parte de pesquisa de Pós doutorado sobre os ideais da República no Brasil e em Portugal, como duas sociedades localizadas em continentes geográficos distantes, com elementos de semelhança, que identifica as duas sociedades como sociedade confessional, peculiares do regime monárquico até início do século XIX. Nossa hipótese parte no fato de no Brasil e em Portugal existir um rol de ideais da secularização. Os mesmos ideais são incorporados às constituições das Repúblicas. Deste processo tem destaque a Questão Religiosa e a Lei da Separação do Estado da Igreja, fundamentando o modelo e Laicidade.
"O ULTRAJE A RELIGIÃO TRADICIONAL DA FAMÍLIA PARAENSE”: A SEPARAÇÃO IGREJA-ESTADO NO BRASIL REPÚBLICA E A PRISÃO DE JUSTUS NELSON EM BELÉM DO PARÁ (1889-1925)
Authors: Gama Rafael Da
Published: May 2020

Este artigo consiste em retratar o fenômeno da separação entre Igreja e Estado no início do período republicano através de um estudo de caso ocorrido em Belém do Pará: a prisão do pastor metodista Justus Nelson. Preso por quatro meses e duas semanas após fazer declarações contrárias e ofensivas ao catolicismo local, especialmente a devoção fervorosa dos paraenses a Nossa Senhora de Nazaré. Por este presente artigo, analisaremos a prisão de Justus Nelson e como este caso dialogava com a conjuntura político-religiosa presente em um Brasil republicano onde a igreja católica havia deixado de ser a religião oficial do estado, mas ainda possuía uma poderosa influência perante as instituições estatais.   Ainda que houvesse uma separação institucional da igreja com o Estado, havia a manutenção de uma forte relação entre a religião majoritária e a política local e nacional.
O CONCEITO DE DIVERTIMENTO NA CIDADE DE SÃO PAULO (1828-1867)
Authors: Santos Flávia Da Cruz
Published: May 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo compreender, a partir da perspectiva da história conceitual, o conceito de divertimento articulado na cidade de São Paulo entre os anos 1828 e 1867. Para tanto, se constituíram como fontes os jornais A Phenix, Correio Paulistano, Diário de S. Paulo, Ensaios Literários, O Acayaba, O Farol Paulistano, e O Novo Farol Paulistano, além da literatura produzida por viajantes estrangeiros. Foi possível verificar que várias palavras eram usadas para designar o conceito de divertimento. Havia uma disputa entre os vocábulos passatempo, diversão, recreação, lazer e divertimento, em que este último saiu vitorioso, se constituindo no significante do conceito. Seu significado dizia respeito a atividades muito variadas, que incluíam desde a leitura e o teatro, às zombarias, cujos sentidos eram alegria, prazer, regozijo.
Инструментальная философия и ее необходимость в качестве философского проекта
Authors: Петров Вадим
Published: May 2020

Рассматривается необходимость создания (или восстановления) в рамках структуры философского знания такой предметной области, как инструментальная философия. Данная предметная область должна быть направлена не сколько на общественное служение и привнесение пользы для внешних, социальных субъектов, сколько на внутреннее применение как особого инструментария для профессиональных философов.
A Logistic Process Immaturity Model Proposal
Authors: Márquez-Gutiérrez Mateo , Carmona-Gonzalez Guillermo , Castro-Zuluaga Carlos
Published: May 2020

Aims

To develop an immaturity model for the assessment of logistic processes that can assess the practices that describe the level of criticality, which maturity models do not evaluate, of these processes.

Originality

Application of the little-known variation of maturity models and immaturity models in business logistic processes.

Research method

The research is conducted from a literature review primarily with terms such as immaturity models and process immaturity. As literature is poor, it is supported by the maturity models developed by various authors in multiple domains.

Main findings

As a result, an immaturity model is obtained for the assessment of the main logistic processes of manufacturing companies. Likewise, the evaluation and the experiences collected from its application in a company of a case study are obtained.

Implications for theory and practice

The studies about immaturity of processes are few. The model is designed for manufacturing companies whose logistics management differs from service companies.
A Generalized Logistic Function and Its Applications
Authors: Rządkowski Grzegorz , Sobczak Lidia
Published: May 2020

In the present article, we deal with a generalization of the logistic function. Starting from the Riccati differential equation with constant coefficients, we find its analytical form and describe basic properties. Then we use the generalized logistic function for modeling some economic phenomena.
Poland in the single European market—changes in the similarity of import and export structures in comparison with the EU-10 countries in 2004–20171
Authors: Molendowski Edward , Polan Wojciech
Published: May 2020

It is a common knowledge that the eastern enlargement of the European Union (EU) was an extremely important undertaking for both the New Member States (EU-10) and the “old Union” countries (EU-15). One of the most important effects was significant acceleration of the development of mutual trade links, including changes in their commodity structure. In the study presented in this article, we attempted to verify the hypothesis whether, as a consequence of the eastern enlargement, the EU-10 and EU-15 markets were increasingly treated by the exporters and importers from Poland as a single market. In analyzing changes in the similarity of import and export structures, we calculated “Euclidean distance” (in 2004–2017), the measure based on absolute differences of individual structure indices. We compared the results for Poland with the other New Member States operating on the single European market. We found that for more than a dozen years Polish exporters and importers have contributed to the increasing similarity of the structures of their respective countries’ trade and the EU patterns mostly shaped by the EU-15. The results reflect the ongoing unification of the foreign trade system and its arrangement toward the recognition of both areas as a single market.
Academic Mothers’ Definitions of Bilingualism, Bilinguality, and Family Language Policies
Authors: Hirsch Tijana , Kayam Orly
Published: May 2020

Bilingual partnerships (Piller & Pavlenko, 2004) and transnational families (Hirsch & Lee, 2018) are on the rise. With mothers spending more time with their children at home, even in dual career partnerships (Hochschild & Machung, 1989), the labor of family language policy (FLP) implementation often falls on them. While increasingly more new hires in academia are women (Finkelstein, Seal, & Schuster, 1998), only 31% of them are mothers (Perna, 2003). In this work, we examine the dominant discourses regarding bilingualism and FLP among academic mothers who find themselves at an intersection of multiple and often competing social positions. Data was collected from 46 academic mothers residing in linguistically-different host societies but all whom gather in an online community they have co-created. Data collection procedure included 22 open-ended questions exploring bilingualism and FLP orientations. Iterative and recursive content analysis was performed, yielding thematic patterns centering around language ideologies, practices, and bilinguality.
Urban Geoheritage. The Secular Wells of Craiova, Romania
Authors: Albă Claudia-Daniela , Boengiu Sandu
Published: May 2020

The aim of this study is to highlight three of the urban geomorphosites of Craiova city, which can be promoted in a specific itinerary for geotourism or integrated, along with other objectives, in different touristic products. The selection of the three sites was made after analysing historical documents, images and maps, which show the landscape transformation, the development of the community and the settlement expansion. For the assessment of the sites, the method created by the University of Rome was used and two stages were performed: a) the geomorphological analysis by multitemporal and multidisciplinary approaches and b) the geomorphoheritage characterisation by calculating the VSGh index (Value of a Site for Geotourism index) based on the presence of five attributes. One of the three sites, The Valley of the 7 Wells, is nowadays an invisible geomorphosite with an important geotouristic and educational potential.
Anthropogenic Drivers of Relative Sea-Level Rise in the Mekong Delta – A Review
Authors: Parker Albert
Published: May 2020

The Mekong Delta is sinking and shrinking. This is because of the absolute sea-level rise, and because of the subsidence of the land. The absolute sea-level rise originates from the thermal expansion of the ocean waters and the melting of ice on land, plus other factors including changes in winds and ocean circulation patterns. The subsidence originates from the construction of dams in the river basin upstream of the Delta, that has dramatically reduced the flow of water and sediments, and excessive groundwater withdrawal, plus other factors including riverbed mining, infrastructural extension, and urbanization. The origin of alluvial delta created by a continuous supply of water and sediments and the natural subsidence of uncompacted soils is relevant background information to understand the current trends. Another factor affecting the sinking and shrinking include the degradation of the coastal mangrove belt. It is concluded that the subsidence due to the reduced flow of sediments and water, and the withdrawal of groundwater more than the replenishment of aquifers is more than one order of magnitude larger than the absolute sea-level rise estimated by satellite and climate models, or the value estimated from tide gauges, that is much less. The current sinking and shrinking trends are not sustainable, as the low-lying Delta may disappear before the end of this century.
The influence analysis of criteria of comparables’ selection on the accuracy of the property value estimation
Authors: Zyga Jacek
Published: May 2020

The subject of the considerations presented in the article is the question of the criteria according to which the comparables, in the market value estimating process, should be selected. As the most important in the selection of comparative properties, the factor of similarity in relation to the subject property (measured by the Euclidean distance) was considered. As the key issue, the similarity assessment criterion and the influence of the adopted critical value of this criterion on the accuracy of estimates were chosen. The analysis of the above was carried out with taking into account the role of the significance of independent variables (measured by their correlation with the vector of the dependent variable). The results of the simulation tests carried out in the variants set by the criteria adopted were presented. On this basis, it has been shown that there is a potential most relevant solution in the collection of obtainable estimation results. This solution corresponds with the smallest sum of the differences of model prices (accepted as known) and corresponding estimates. The found minimum occurs for a specific layout of the above criterion values only.
Wacana Budaya Manusia Purba
Authors: Simanjuntak Prof. (Ris) Dr. Harry Truman
Published: May 2020

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Pola Persebaran Situs Megalitik Di Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Yuniawati Dwi Yani
Published: May 2020

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Proporsi Tinggi Dan Lebar Pintu Masuk Candi Gebang
Authors: Indradjaja Agustijanto
Published: May 2020

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Potensi Beberapa Situs Permukaan Arkeologi Dalam Perencanaan Pengembangan Wisata Di Kawasan Bali Barat: Suatu Sumbangan Pemikiran
Authors: Azis Fadhila Arifin
Published: May 2020

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Industri Paleolitik Pada Endapan Alluvial Kali Maron, Pacitan, Jawa Timur Berdasarkan Analisis Retus
Authors: Driwantoro Dubel , Semah Francois , Purnomo Andri
Published: May 2020

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Geologi Situs Katikutana Kab. Sumba Barat, Prov. Nusa Tenggara Timur
Authors: S. Intan M. Fadhlan
Published: May 2020

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Mata Uang Logam Cina dan Peranannya dalam Kehidupan Beragama Umat Hindu di Bali
Authors: Amelia Amelia
Published: May 2020

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Strategi dan Prospek Pengembangan Penelitian Peninggalan Tradisi Megalitik di Sulawesi
Authors: Umar Dwi Yani Yuniawati
Published: May 2020

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Jenis dan Tipe Gerabah Perundagian yang Tersebar di Pesisir Pantai Tejakula, Bali
Authors: Sudiono Sudiono
Published: May 2020

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Strategi Subsistensi Komunitas Penghuni Gua Lawa dari Masa Holosen
Authors: Aziz Fadhila Arifin
Published: May 2020

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Pola Hias Tembikar dari Situs Karang Agung Musi Banyu Asin (MUBA), Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Eriawati Yusmaini
Published: May 2020

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Agta and Punan: Surviving Hunter-Gatherers in Southeast Asia
Authors: Kusmartono Vida Pervaya Rusianti
Published: May 2020

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Melacak Konsep Religi Lama dari Berbagai Folklor pada Masyarakat Nias
Authors: Wiradnyana Ketut
Published: May 2020

Abstract. Retracing Old Religion Concept from Various Folklores Among the People of Nias. In our attempt to reveal the secrets behind the abundant archaeological remains in Nias, we need to have good comprehension about old culture.  One of the cultural elements, which is closely-related to the remains, is religion. Within religion there are concepts that are difficult to retrace because the Nias people do not have written tradition; furthermore, their old religion has changed. Retracing the religion concepts is conducted by studying verbal and non-verbal folklores that survive until now. Abstrak. Melimpahnya tinggalan arkeologis di Nias memerlukan pemahaman yang baik akan kebudayaan masa lalu. Salah satu unsur budaya yang erat berkaitan dengan tinggalan budaya dimaksud adalah unsur religi. Di dalam religi itu sendiri memiliki konsep-konsep yang sangat sulit di lacak lagi mengingat masyarakat Nias tidak memiliki budaya tulis dan sudah berubahnya religi masyarakat.    Dalam upaya memahami tinggalan arkeologis yang ada tersebut maka diperlukan pengetahuan akan konsep-konsep religi yang akan dilacak melalui berbagai folklor yang ada hingga kini. Folklor dimaksud tidak hanya terbatas pada folklor lisan akan tetapi juga folklor bukan lisan (tinggalan materi).
Lingkungan Geologi Situs Hunian Gua Gede di Pulau Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Provinsi Bali
Authors: Abdillah Dariusman
Published: May 2020

Abstract. The Geological Environment Of The Habitation Site Of Gede Cave In Nusa Penida Island, Klungkung Regency, Bali Province. Gede Cave is one of the karst caves in the slopes of the hills of Banjar Pendem, Nusa Penida, Bali, with an environment that is suitable for a shelter. From results of research conducted by the Archaeological Research Office of Denpasar (Balai Arkeologi Denpasar), we learn that in the cave were discovered remains ofprehistoric settlements in forms of bone tools, stone tools, pottery, debris from mollusks (probably remains of food). Humans can survive in karst environment in this area during the prehistoric period because such area is supported by caves that are suitable for shelter, as well as the availability of natural resources. Both factors can be found at Gede Cave. Therefore it was used as a shelter in prehistoric period. What was the condition of Gede Cave and what were the environmental resources that support the life of prehistoric human community are the subject of this paper.Abstrak. Gua Gede adalah salah satu gua karst di lereng perbukitan Banjar Pendem, Nusa Penida dengan lingkungan yang memungkinkan sebagai tempat hunian. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Balai Arkeologi Denpasar di gua ini ditemukan sisa-sisa pemukiman dari masa prasejarah berupa alat-alat dari tulang, alat batu, tembikar, dan sisa-sisa makanan dari moluska. Manusia dapat bertahan hidup di lingkungan karst pada masa prasejarah di daerah ini, didukung oleh kondisi gua yang memenuhi syarat sebagai tempat hunian dengan ketersediaan sumberdaya alam. Kedua faktor ini terpenuhi di Gua Gede sehingga menjadikannya sebagai tempat hunian di zaman prasejarah. Seperti apa kondisi Gua Gede dan sumberdaya lingkungan apa saja yang mendukung kehidupan manusia prasejarah didalamnya, menjadi pokok bahasan dalam tulisan ini.
Persepsi Mahasiswa UNESA Mengenai Golput Pasca Penayangan Film Sexy Killers
Authors: Ramadhania Dwi , Susanti Maya Dwi , Sayyidatul Bilqis , Anggraeni Nina , Fauzi Agus Machfud
Published: May 2020

Screening of sexy killers films ahead of the 2019 elections simultaneously caused propaganda in the community. After the screening of the film, there were abstentions which were quoted on many social media and abstentions have been proven as much as 19.24% of the votes. This then motivates researchers to find out students' perceptions as elements of the academic community assessing abstentions when linked to the screening of sexy killers films. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative and using interview techniques in information retrieval. The theory used is perception according to Pride and Farrel. The results of this study indicate that the students of Unesa understand the film about the socio-economic impacts felt by the community around the mining area. Besides that the film also explained the other side of the existing paslon figure. Need deep understanding to avoid abstentions. Students are of the view that abstentions can influence the results of the 2019 elections.
Editorial - Queensland archaeological research 100 years on
Authors: Hall Jay
Published: May 2020

Exactly 100 years ago Henry Tryon published the first piece of Queensland archaeological research in the inaugural volume of Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland. It concerned rock engravings and associated stone artefacts in archaeological deposits in a rockshelter on Pigeon Creek near Gatton, S.E. Queensland. This inaugural volume of Queensland Archaeological Research can be viewed as commemorating an archaeological century. I considered it fitting that the front cover depict Tryon's original rock art recordings. The back cover depicts the same panel recorded some 9 decades later by Michael Quinnell of the Queensland Museum. A glance of comparison will be sufficient to allow that Tryon's work was of excellent quality for its day.
Foreward - Archaeology in Queensland
Authors: Mulvaney D.J.
Published: May 2020

As Queensland and Western Australia receive the archaeological attention which they deserve, during this decade, it is likely that Australian prehistory will be rewritten drastically. Historic settlement populated southeastern Australia and made it the focus of European urbanised development, but there is no reason why the evidence for northern prehistory should not redress this geographic imbalance. Queensland's immensely long and ecologically rich coastline offers diverse possibilities for research, while the hints of a Pleistocene human presence across a range of interior habitats hold equal potential.
Editorial
Authors: Hall Jay
Published: May 2020

This time last year, I was writing this column with two main and fervent hopes. One was that QAR Volume 1 would sell enough copies to provide funds for production of Volume 2 and the other, that 1985 would produce a sufficient number of manuscripts for a respectably-sized Volume 2. I am pleased to announce success on both counts. Volume 1 sold over 250 copies (with 165 standing orders) and Volume 2 is only slightly thinner than our first year's fairly hefty one. It also includes as varied a set of archaeological topics and is thus in line with the general aims of QAR. It is also pleasing to see again a proportional balance between contributions from southern and northern parts of Queensland.
Determinants of earth circle site location in the Moreton Region, southeast Queensland
Authors: Satterthwait Leonn , Heather Andrew
Published: May 2020

Several studies, both anthropological and archaeological, have drawn attention to the broader social, economic, and political implications of Aboriginal ceremonial activities, as well as highlighted the role of ceremonial involvement as a mechanism of change in Aboriginal Australia (e.g., Altman 1983, 1987; Barker 1976; Bern 1979; Hamilton 1980; Lourandos 1980, 1983, 1985; Myers 1980a, 1980b; Satterthwait 1987; Thomson 1949). The difficulty from an archaeological perspective is to locate demonstrable evidence of these activities.
Editorial
Authors: Hall Jay
Published: May 2020

How quickly times change!. Only two QAR issues ago I spent the editorial page outlining the pros and cons of the then new piece of archaeologically protective legislation - The Cultural Record (Landscapes Queensland and Queensland Estate) Bill. However, with the sweeping into power of the Goss Labor government in the 1989 Queensland state election, it would appear that this new broom will sweep away this piece of legislation within the next year or so. The new cabinet Minister, Mr. Pat Comben, is in charge of the Environment and Heritage portfolio and appears to represent a new breed. He is on record as being committed to heritage matters at large, has already announced plans for new heritage legislation and has drawn up a list of historic buildings which may not be demolished by midnight bulldozers, chains and balls etc. without severe financial penalties. In sum this seems a heady and refreshing start in comparison to his predecessors in the National Party camp. We now live in the hope that the trend continues.
An excavation of a midden complex at the Toulkerrie Oystermens Lease, Moreton Island, S.E. Queensland
Authors: Hall J. , Bowen G.
Published: May 2020

In 1968, the Queensland Government proposed the granting of an Oysterman's Reserve at Toulkerrie on the south west coast of Moreton Island, under the trusteeship of the Fisheries Division, Department of Primary Industries. The lease consists of some 11 Lots within a wedge-shaped tract from 400m long (N-S) by between 100m (in north) and 50m wide (south). As a consequence of this proposal the National Parks and Wildlife Service decided to alter the route of a stretch of road running through the lease area and called for a prior archaeological inspection of the new route. This work revealed numerous middens within the proposed lease proper (Hall 1988a) and subsequent discussions between D.P.I. and the (then) Archaeology Branch, Department of Community Services, led to a cultural resource management study (Hall 1988b). On the basis of an assessment of the surface manifestation of cultural material this area was deemed a significant Aboriginal midden-camp complex. Accordingly, a management plan was proposed which included limited archaeological excavation.
Excavations at Rainbow Cave and Wanderer's Cave: two rockshelters in the Carnarvon Range, Queensland
Authors: Beaton J.M.
Published: May 2020

If the state of Queensland can be said to have true "uplands", then they are to be found in the southern and central region of the state in that place Archibald Meston (1895) called the "Home of the Rivers". There, some 400km inland from Australia's eastern coast and some 600km south of the Tropic of Capricorn, the uplifted and heavily weathered Triassic sandstones form a conspicuous link in the north-south trending mountains collectively referred to as "The Great Dividing Range". These ancient sandstones seldom rise above 650m elevation, and never more than the prominence of Black Alley Peak (Mt. Ackland) at 1000m. Rather, the range here achieves its mass and character by being broad and ruggedly dissected. Plateaus and mesas with sharp precipitous cliffs commingle with alluvial flats, seasonal creeks and the headwaters of several important rivers such as the Dawson, Warrego, Maranoa and Barcoo.
Shantala para promoção da saúde e conforto de bebês: revisão de literatura
Authors: Ribeiro-Lima Telma Vitorina , Cavalcante Lília Iêda Chaves
Published: May 2020

Objetivo: Explorar recente produção acerca dos benefícios da Shantala para bebês em contextos domésticos e de cuidado coletivo. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa cujos critérios de inclusão consideraram o uso terapêutico da Shantala e a avaliação de bebês que a tenham recebido. Pesquisando o descritor “Shantala” nas bases de dados Pubmed e Scielo obteve-se um único artigo; enquanto na BVS, mais seis. Resultados: Os artigos evidenciaram que, após a Shantala, as crianças estavam mais tranquilas e relaxadas, com melhor qualidade de sono, além de apresentarem alívio de cólicas e melhor funcionamento intestinal, diferença significativa na frequência cardíaca, frequência respiratória e cortisol salivar e estreitamento do vínculo afetivo com mãe e familiares. Crianças portadoras de Síndrome de Down, além dos benefícios antes citados, apresentaram melhora do tônus muscular dos braços, do controle cervical e deambulação sem apoio. Os desenhos dos estudos evidenciaram necessidade de elaboração e descrição mais detalhada da metodologia, com vistas a reproduções futuras para comparações entre sujeitos e populações em contextos diversos. Considerações Finais: Tais intervenções se constituem como recursos terapêuticos que podem reduzir o estresse em bebês, auxiliando-os nos aspectos psicológicos, motor, físico e emocional de seu desenvolvimento, em qualquer contexto em que se encontre.