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Construcción de hábitats sustentables en paisajes transformados de borde. Caso: Quiba-Arborizadora Alta, Bogotá-Colombia
Authors: Sanabria Buitrago Mayerling
Published: January 2018

La investigación que da pie a este artículo se basa en el estudio de los modos de habitar en zonas de borde sometidas a notables  transformaciones de paisaje. Esto con el fin de reconocer la viabilidad sistémica de un espacio de transición urbano-rural usando como herramienta metodológica un modelo relacional conceptual que permitaidentificar la complejidad de su situación. Con dicha implementación se pretende identificar de manera directa y ágil oportunidades alternas de intervención en este tipo de entornos que promuevan la construcción de hábitats de borde sustentable. En este proceso se describirá, entonces, un contexto particular de ocupación y uso del territorio en el sector Quiba-Arborizadora Alta, en la localidad de Ciudad Bolívar en Bogotá, Colombia; donde, con la ayuda de un modelo dinámico conceptual semi-cuantificado, se identificaron aquellas relaciones que se establecen de manera cotidiana en este sector de borde. Con dicho modelo se pudo señalar la posible tendencia de dicho paisaje complejo frente a cambios inducidos, lo que permitió distinguir aquellas acciones que fomentarían efectivamente cambios sustanciales hacia la sustentabilidad de las áreas de borde en grandes centros urbanos como la Ciudad de Bogotá.
El urbanismo contra lo urbano. La ciudad y la vida urbana en Henri Lefebvre
Authors: Delgado Ruiz Manuel
Published: January 2018

Henri Lefebvre coloca en el eje de su teoría sobre la vida urbana la  oposición entre el espacio vivido por quienes lo usan o sueñan y el espacio abstracto que creen organizar los tecnócratas de la ciudad, que raramente reconocen hasta qué punto su “creatividad” está sometida a intereses privados o institucionales. Tras ese espacio hipotético sobre el que urbanistas y arquitectos trabajan no hay otra cosa que mera ideología, es decir, fantasma que recubre y disfraza las relaciones sociales reales de producción. Frente -o de espaldas- a ese orden espacial meramente teórico de los “especialistas”, lo que las ciudades conocen es la actividad constante o inminente de lo urbano, entendido como apoteosis y exacerbación de lo social, dinamismo siempre activado de acontecimientos y quehaceres sobre el que los  “expertos” aplican planes y proyectos, pero del que no saben en realidad nada, acaso por lo cual pugnan por anularlo.
Abordaje de sujetos migrantes y procesos migratorios en libros de texto de Ciencias Sociales. Un análisis de caso
Authors: Taboada María Beatriz
Published: January 2018

El presente trabajo recupera avances de la investigación "´Nosotros, los argentinos´: la construcción de la identidad nacional en libros de texto de Ciencias Sociales", en el contexto de la cual hemos analizado el modo en que dicha identidad es construida discursivamente en libros de texto destinados a la enseñanza secundaria, que circulan actualmente en instituciones educativas de la Argentina. Uno de los ejes priorizados en el análisis ha sido la construcción de procesos migratorios vinculados al territorio nacional, con especial atención a sujetos discursivos presentes y desplazamientos territoriales abordados; aspectos que se recuperan en este artículo mediante la selección de un caso específico que forma parte del corpus de la investigación. Para la aproximación propuesta nos hemos posicionado en el análisis crítico del discurso y, desde esa perspectiva, hemos recurrido a herramientas teórico-metodológicas del enfoque histórico del discurso (Wodak, de Cillia, Reisigl y Liebhart, 2009). Desde dicho enfoque entendemos los discursos como prácticas sociales y asumimos que el lenguaje juega un rol fundamental en la estructuración de relaciones de poder en la sociedad. Por ello, proponemos un abordaje de los textos seleccionados que toma en cuenta el modo en que sujetos, relaciones, hechos y procesos son nombrados (estrategias de nominación); los rasgos que se les atribuyen (estrategias de predicación) y los argumentos o esquemas argumentativos empleados (estrategias argumentativas). El caso seleccionado responde a una de las tendencias observadas en el corpus general de la investigación para el tratamiento de procesos migratorios, dado que localiza la temática en tiempos lejanos y solo incorpora referencias marginales e imprecisas a la existencia de procesos migratorios en la actualidad. Asimismo, el análisis de las estrategias discursivas empleadas en el libro muestra una esquematización superficial en el abordaje de dichos procesos desde el que se borra a sujetos migrantes y se explican los procesos en términos económicos, poniendo en relación directa pobreza y migración. Todo esto ayuda a construir una visión restringida de la diversidad cultural que entra en conflicto con el abordaje explícito de la temática que el libro propone. Ante lo expuesto, entendemos que se vuelve necesario un trabajo compartido de revisión crítica de libros de texto que involucre diferentes niveles de la administración de la educación, a las editoriales y a los colectivos docentes para contribuir a pensar abordajes acordes con una educación inclusiva.
Profesorado universitario: Emisor de valores éticos y morales en México
Authors: Cantú-Martinez Pedro César
Published: January 2018

El presente artículo de revisión aborda la labor del profesorado universitario en México, que es de suma importancia para la sociedad, para dar respuesta a las problemáticas y a los nuevos desafíos sociales. Su quehacer y pensar incide además en la formación de sus estudiantes, haciendo de la enseñanza superior una dinámica participativa, que le permite erigirse en guía, al proporcionar elementos técnicos suficientes y proveerles de habilidades personales que se manifiesten en valores éticos y morales, lo cual sucede mediante su interacción y la mediación del conocimiento que imparte. Otorgando a sus estudiantes, así, el fervor por lo humano, el conocimiento y los valores compartidos, mediante la relación natural que supera las aulas y la misma profesión que logra edificarlos moralmente.
The immediate and long-term effects of time perspective on Internet gaming disorder
Authors: Lukavská Kateřina
Published: January 2018

Backgrounds and aims

This study focuses on the role of time perspective (TP) in Internet gaming disorder (IGD). An inventory-based study on 377 massive multiplayer online role playing game players was conducted, followed by a 3-year-follow-up in which 48 active players from the original sample participated. We proposed that TP factors (negative TP and future positive TP) will influence either the current presence of IGD symptoms or the further development of IGD over time. In other words, the effect of TP is stable. Finally, game usage patterns were analyzed in the sense of changes in playing time and IGD symptoms in gamers after 3 years.

Methods

To access the variables, two scales were administered through online inventory, the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory-short, and Charlton and Danforths’ Core Addiction Scale, both in 2012 (N = 377) and 2015 (N = 48). The amount of time that gamers usually spent playing were obtained through self-reports.

Results

The study’s primary presumptions were confirmed. Both negative TP and future positive TP were confirmed as significant predictors of the presence of IGD symptoms, either immediately or in the following 3 years. Data on game usage showed a significant decrease in playing time and IGD symptoms between year 0 and year 3 of the study.
Kontroversi Hadis sebagai Sumber Hukum Islam
Authors: Darmalaksana Wahyudin , Pahala Lamlam , Soetari Endang
Published: January 2018

The position of hadith as the source of Islamic law has brought about a problematic long debate between the denial and the defender of hadith. The problemes surrounding the hadith's position concerns the hadith in the aḥad category which is contrasted with the mutawtir category. This study aims to analyze the position of hadith as a source of Islamic law. This researcāh uses qualitative research method through literature study by using a content analysis methode to obtain a conclusion. The discussion of this study presents the arguments surrounding hadith as the source of Islamic law among its denials and defenders. The denial of the hadith takes the ijtihād rather than positioning the aḥad hadith as the source of Islamic law. Thus, the defenders of hadith from the experts of hadith still insist on asserting hadith as the source of Islamic law even though it is a category of aḥad by developing a systematic methode of hadith research. This study concludes that the problemes surrounding the position of hadith as a source of Islamic law have given rise to positive dynamics for the development of the methodology of hadith research.
Fertility-Sparing Treatment of Endometrial Cancer with Initial Infiltration of Myometrium by Resectoscopic Surgery: A Pilot Study
Authors: Casadio Paolo , Guasina Francesca , Paradisi Roberto , Leggieri Concetta , Caprara Giacomo , Seracchioli Renato
Published: January 2018

Three women with a well-differentiated grade 1 endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the endometrium with minimal myometrial infiltration were treated with hysteroscopic resection and hormone therapy. The presence of myometrial infiltration has often been mentioned as an exclusion criterion for conservative management in young patients because of worsening cancer prognosis. The subsequent 5-year follow-up and the pregnancies achieved may confirm the choice of this temporary treatment and indicate a new option for fertility-sparing treatment in highly motivated patients.
El tren de Lenin. Los orígenes de la revolución rusa de Catherine Merridale
Authors: Murillo Ramírez Óscar
Published: January 2018

Reseña de El tren de Lenin. Los orígenes de la revolución rusa
Dinámica sociopolítica de la revolución ciudadana. El arte de servir como trabajo político que une y separa sociedad y Estado
Authors: Villarreal Velásquez José Antonio
Published: January 2018

Este artículo analiza las relaciones que se instituyen entre sociedad y política en el contexto de la denominada revolución ciudadana en Ecuador. A través del estudio etnográfico de la práctica de la intermediación o arte de servir, el texto propone comprender la especificidad del trabajo político, los vínculos y las tensiones que se construyen entre los habitantes del suburbio de la ciudad de Guayaquil, los miembros de Movimiento Patria Altiva i Soberana (PAIS) y los funcionarios del Estado. Las reuniones de socialización política y las ferias sectoriales –como rituales de institución– son los escenarios seleccionados para observar las interacciones y la performance pública de los actores protagónicos del actual régimen de predominio político en Ecuador.
Trabajo político territorial y (auto)clasificaciones del quehacer político. Perspectiva desde la trayectoria de un líder barrial en la Ciudad de México
Authors: Combes Hélène
Published: January 2018

En este artículo se analiza el trabajo político realizado a escala territorial por un líder barrial de la Ciudad de México. Con apoyo en una socióloga comprensiva y el estudio de una trayectoria específica, se trata de entender cómo un líder barrial hace un trabajo de construcción de beneficiaros de los programas sociales a escala territorial y cómo junta recursos que no llegarían allí sin su trabajo. Se ofrece aquí una visión alterna a los análisis que enfatizan la captación de recursos públicos con fines electorales por parte estos líderes, con el objetivo de invitar a investigadoras e investigadores al mundo del intermediario para dimensionar la complejidad de su actuación. También se dan a conocer los dilemas morales y políticos que condicionan la conducta de este líder y se propone, sin prejuicio moral, comprender cómo el trabajo político se inserta en acciones donde la dimensión instrumental se entremezcla con la dimensión moral e ideológica.
Los sistemas de protesta, el Estado y la pasión por la sociología política. Un diálogo con Marco Estrada Saavedra
Authors: Hurtado Arroba Edison
Published: January 2018

Los sistemas de protesta, el Estado y la pasión por la sociología política. Un diálogo con Marco Estrada Saavedra
Analysis of oxidative stress-related markers in critically ill polytrauma patients: An observational prospective single-center study
Authors: Sandesc Mihai , Rogobete Alexandru Florin , Bedreag Ovidiu Horea , Dinu Anca , Papurica Marius , Cradigati Carmen Alina , Sarandan Mirela , Popovici Sonia Elena , Bratu Lavinia Melania , Bratu Tiberiu , Stan Adrian Tudor , Sandesc Dorel
Published: January 2018

Critically ill polytrauma patients have increased production of free radicals (FRs) and consequent alterations in biochemical pathways, as well as disruption of cellular integrity, due to increased lipid peroxidation. The aim of this study was to investigate several biomarkers associated with increased oxidative stress in critically ill polytrauma patients, and to evaluate the effect of antioxidant treatment on the clinical outcome in these patients. A total of 67 polytrauma patients from an intensive care unit met the selection criteria. Antiox group included 35/67 patients who received antioxidant therapy, while 32/67 patients without antioxidant treatment were considered as control group. Antioxidant therapy consisted of simultaneous administration of Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate) and N-acetylcysteine, through continuous intravenous infusion. Clinical and paraclinical evaluation of the patients was performed daily until discharge or death. At admission, laboratory parameters did not differ significantly between two groups. At discharge/upon death, statistically significant differences in favor of Antiox group were observed in the following parameters: thrombocytes, activated partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, total bilirubin, total cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, interleukin 6 (all p = 0.0001), total protein (p = 0.0005), serum albumin (p = 0.0004), lactate dehydrogenase (p = 0.0006), and C-reactive protein (p = 0.0014). Starting from day 5, the APACHE II score was significantly decreased in Antiox versus control group (p < 0.05). Finally, the sepsis incidence and mortality rate were significantly lower in Antiox group (p < 0.05). Decreasing the level of oxidative stress by antioxidant substances significantly correlated with a better prognosis and outcome in our patients. Further studies should elucidate more clearly the mechanism of action of antioxidants in critically ill polytrauma patients.
Исламские финансовые инструменты как альтернативный способ привлечения инвестиций
Authors: Арчакова-Ужахова Милана Башировна
Published: January 2018

В последние годы исламские финансы заняли существенную нишу в мировой экономике. Существенно возросло количество исламских банков, полностью соответствующих требованиям исламской экономической модели. При этом в связи с глобализационными процессами в мировой экономике финансовые продукты, основанные на канонах Шариата, предоставляются не только исламскими, но и традиционными европейскими банками.
Автор статьи исследовал основные специфические черты исламских финансовых операций, провел сравнительный анализ типовых контрактов, базирующихся на требованиях Шариата, с одной стороны, и предлагаемых традиционной экономикой, с другой. Также в исследовании оценено, каков эффект и последствия от внедрения и применения исламских финансовых инструментов в России.
Фальсификация услуг розничной торговли
Authors: Николаева Мария Андреевна , Калугина Светлана Афанасьевна
Published: January 2018

В статье рассмотрены классификация услуг розничной торговли, а также виды их фальсификации. Установлено, что ассортиментная фальсификация наиболее распространена для основной услуги розничной торговли – реализации товаров, аквалиметрическая фальсификация – не только в отношении качества реализуемых товаров, но и качества торгового обслуживания. Обоснована целесообразность применения термина «антимаркетинг» для фальсификации услуг розничной торговли с использованием средств, методов и приемов маркетинга. Показана степень распространенности разных видов фальсификации услуг.
СРЕДНИЙ КЛАСС СЕГОДНЯ: ПОТЕНЦИАЛ И ПРОБЛЕМЫ
Authors: Ничипорчук Александра Вадимовна
Published: January 2018

Статья посвящена анализу и изучению актуального состояния представителей среднего класса. Преследуется цель взглянуть «изнутри» на текущее материальное положение среднего класса, являющегося основным потребителем товаров массового производства. В работе описаны известные методики причисления к социальным классам в странах с развитой экономикой, а также новые подходы, реализующиеся на практике. Приведены методы привлечения новых представителей среднего класса на потребительском рынке, проиллюстрированные практическими примерами и результатами опросов граждан. На основании исследований ведущих международных консалтинговых компаний предложены подходы по завоеванию среднего класса в странах с развивающейся экономикой с практическими иллюстрациями. «Из первых уст» рассмотрена жизнь представителя среднего класса США сегодня (с учетом экономической ситуации в мире). Приведены статистические данные российского среднего класса. Приведенная информация позволит маркетологам анализировать сложившиеся социальные и экономические ситуации и развивать в дальнейшем маркетинговую политику компаний в нужном ключе.
O papel das mulheres na governança das águas:
Authors: Bouman Alice
Published: January 2018

Water security is a global challenge and a collective responsibility for all humanity. The way in which people are affected by or impact on water availability, quality and management is quite heterogeneous; and it has a distinct gender dimension. Social relations between women and men result in gendered roles that vary between social strata, cultures, ethnicities and generations. In traditional societies women are often the water seekers and carriers, while their involvement in decision-making is limited. This article focuses on women’s agency for sustainable use and management of water resources. It provides examples from Armenia and Ukraine demonstrating women’s civil society contributions to the development and implementation of the Protocol on Water and Health. It shows how women’s meaningful participation has made a difference, and sheds light on the preconditions for meaningful involvement of women’s civil society in processes of water cooperation and participatory water governance.
Conviviendo con la escasez. Cultura y adaptabilidad pesquera en el lago de Chapala
Authors: Pedroza Gutiérrez Carmen , Chavolla Mc Ewen José Jaime
Published: January 2018

Este artículo examina las respuestas adaptativas de comunidades lacustres ante cambios ambien­tales. En particular se estudian las localidades cercanas al lago de Chapala, el cual se encuentra en riesgo por las oscilaciones en su nivel de agua. Estos cambios implican una reorganización social, en especial para grupos como los pescadores que son directamente dependientes de la integridad lacustre. Utilizando un marco sobre adaptación y adaptabilidad, se contrastan diversas estrategias históricas y actuales para enfrentar la escasez y el estrés lacustre en La Palma, Michoacán. Con ello pretendemos resaltar el lugar social cambiante de la pesca y sus características culturales más influyentes, las cuales han permitido su continuidad.
Estado, poder y dominio. Una lectura a propósito de sus mecanismos
Authors: García Reyes Paola , Vargas Reina Jenniffer , Uribe Kaffure Sonia
Published: January 2018

Este artículo ofrece un análisis de las interacciones entre Estado y actores sociales con base en el estudio de tres casos que asocian actores violentos u oportunistas con la promoción del cultivo de palma de aceite en Colombia. Alejándose de las lecturas que describen tales interacciones como de cooptación aquí se propone que su comprensión es mejor si se las visualiza como procesos asociados al ejercicio del dominio indirecto del Estado. Con este fin, además del marco concep­tual inherente, se revisan las políticas en cuestión, se acomete una descripción de los casos y se proponen tres mecanismos de dominación indirecta: corsarios, amigos y Gulliveres.
Posición socioeconómica, discriminación y color de piel en México
Authors: Ortiz Hernández Luis , Pérez-Salgado Diana , Ayala-Guzmán César Iván
Published: January 2018

Este artículo documenta las diferencias en posición socioeconómica, experiencias de discriminación y autopercepción de acuerdo al color de piel en adultos mexicanos, considerando que esta última es un reflejo del fenotipo simbólicamente vinculado al ancestro geográfico (i. e., indígena, africano o europeo). La premisa es que en la sociedad mexicana prevalece una asociación de lo europeo con rasgos positivos (i. e., “privilegio blanco”) y lo africano e indígena con aspectos negativos, lo cual deriva en prácticas racistas. Con ese fin se analizó la Encuesta Nacional sobre Discriminación en México. Los resultados indican que, con excepciones, los blancos acceden más a la educación, se ubican en mejores ocupaciones, tienen salarios mayores, con menos frecuencia han experimenta­do discriminación y les gusta más su piel. Conforme la piel es más oscura, la situación es opuesta.
Justicia ambiental y políticas de reconocimiento en Buenos Aires
Authors: Merlinsky María Gabriela
Published: January 2018

En las áreas más afectadas por la contaminación hídrica de Buenos Aires, se ha observado la cons­trucción de demandas con las que diferentes organizaciones sociales cuestionan la desigualdad ambiental. En este artículo se analizan las características de estas movilizaciones a través de un estudio de caso, ponderando en su presentación pública y la construcción de los marcos de acción colectiva que definen la situación como un reclamo por justicia ambiental.
Endogeneidad de los rendimientos educativos en México
Authors: Villarreal Peralta Edna María
Published: January 2018

Los rendimientos educativos consisten en los incrementos salariales de los trabajadores que de­rivan del aumento en sus años de escolaridad. En el presente trabajo estimamos la evolución en México de tales rendimientos para el lapso 1995-2012 empleando tres métodos distintos. De ello se ha obtenido que en promedio un año de escolaridad hace crecer en 9% el salario de los trabajadores para el periodo de estudio. Asimismo, que dichos rendimientos aumentan ante más años de escolaridad, que las mujeres son las que han visto su mayor incremento, y que han descendido durante el periodo analizado.
El efecto de las instituciones en el crecimiento económico de América Latina
Authors: Vargas Chanes Delfino , Nuñez José Carlos González
Published: January 2018

El objetivo del presente artículo es identificar las características relevantes de las instituciones que tienen un efecto sobre el crecimiento económico en los principales países de América Lati­na. Para ello se aplica un modelo multinivel, donde la variable dependiente es el producto per cápita real a precios de 2005, y las variables explicativas son los indicadores de gobernanza que estima el Banco Mundial. Los resultados muestran que las variables significativas que afectan el crecimiento económico son la calidad regulatoria y el control de la corrupción. Esto implica que se deben fortalecer las instituciones relacionadas con el Estado de derecho, la voz y rendi­ción de cuentas, la estabilidad política y ausencia de violencia, y la efectividad gubernamental.
Crisis económica y crisis de la teoría económica. Notas para el debate
Authors: Puyana Mutis Alicia
Published: January 2018

La crisis que enfrentó el mundo de la economía en 2007 intensificó el cuestionamiento del modelo neoclásico de oferta, sostén de las políticas económicas de las últimas tres décadas. Golpeó la economía real, la disputa política y la fundamentación teórica de la disciplina económica y de su enseñanza. Estos debates señalan la necesidad de revisar profundamente la teoría macroeconómica para rechazar los elementos fallidos y repensar cómo se forma y transmite el conocimiento en economía.
A Study of the Factors Affecting Colour Meaning and Emotional Response
Authors: Sanad Reham
Published: January 2018

Colour design research studies are concerned with identifying colour preferences and emotion elicited by colours, and a deep understanding of the aspects shaping these emotions will lead to better exploitation of colour design. This study highlights the aspects that contribute to human emotional response to colour. Hue, brightness and chroma are colour attributes used in different colour model identifying colours. Brightness and chroma in most studies affect the hue on colour emotion association. Colour context, texture and size are also discussed in terms of contribution to colour motion response. Other factors such as time span and culture impact the colour emotion link and aspects related to humans including personality, age, gender and preference to colour and/or emotion are discussed. The findings of this research will benefit marketers and designers to understand the effective usage of colour in design making in its aesthetical and functional aspects. Keywords: Colour attributes, age, sex, preference, culture, context, education, religion, personality, colour context.
Eiffel Tower Through The Eyes of Painters
Authors: Isman Sibel Almelek
Published: January 2018

The Eiffel Tower, the global icon of France, was erected as the entrance to the Paris International Exposition in 1889. It was a suitable centrepiece for the World Fair, which celebrated the centennial of the French Revolution. Although the tower was a subject of controversy at the time of its construction, many European painters have been inspired by the majestic figure of the Eiffel Tower. They picturised the tower in their portraits and cityscapes. Paul Louis Delance, Georges Seurat, Paul Signac and Henri Rousseau were the first artists to depict this symbol of modernity. Robert Delaunay and Marc Chagall used the image of the tower most frequently. Maurice Utrillo, Raoul Dufy, Fernand Léger, Diego Rivera, Max Beckmann and Christian Schad can also be counted among the artists who picturised the tower. The Eiffel Tower appears differently in the eyes of pointillist, expressionist, orfist, cubist and abstract painters. Keywords: Eiffel Tower, European art, painting.
Art as a Source of Inspiration in Fashion Design
Authors: Cınar Pınar
Published: January 2018

Inspiration has an important place in the fashion design process. In a fashionable way, the qualities that the designer is influenced by is the research result for his inspiration. The design elements and principles help in interpretation of the design to convey the design details in the mind of the designer onto paper or fabric. In this work, a collection of inspirational â€˜artâ€™ was examined to determine how artwork is reflected in the design elements. Ten fashion design students created a collection of five pieces, based on an artwork. Dress designs were investigated with descriptive analysis technique and the categories were created using design elements for evaluating the visuals in valid form. Colour, texture, â€˜rate and lineâ€™ and press and decoration were the design elements that benefited in the stage of reflecting inspiration. This is important for the fashion designer to utilise art as a source of inspiration. Keywords: Fashion design, design elements, inspiration in fashion design.
Communication of Advertisement with Consumers in Terms of Indicators
Authors: Gündoğdu Hülya
Published: January 2018

Visual communication is an inevitable part of social life nowadays. In todayâ€™s world, communication is quite intense and for people to observe every chart around themselves is out of the question. Charts have invaded the lives of people more than they did in the past. Companies and brands use the strength of charts to put their products before others, to increase their memorability and affordability. Advertisements are representation mechanisms and chart systems that are the shortest and most effective ways to communicate with people visually. Influences of charts in creation of successful brands have been recognised and with more and more intense studies, semiology is improving day by day in this era of visual symbols. The purpose of this study is to help the advertising language to be understood better, which leads to the consumption habits of individuals, especially in the advertisement world and affects their attitudes and behaviours. Keywords: Chart, semiology, visual communication, advertisement, mass communication, consumer, image, perception.
Cultural Identity and Passport Designs
Authors: Coskun Cumhur
Published: January 2018

A passport is an identity given to an individual by his country, to travel to other countries. With globalisation, â€˜passportsâ€™ that were papers stamped at the entrance and exit by customs during the past centuries have increasingly become critical documents. It is not only a personal document, but it also represents the country to which it belongs. The designs should reflect the cultural identity of a nation, in the form of visual elements, illustrations and photographs. Countries that are aware that their passports reflect their cultural values are able to combine their passport designs with the modern design concept of the times creatively and stylishly, as an artistic work. This qualitative study is aimed at evaluating passport designs in terms of being a representative of a cultural identity and examining passport designs that are re-examined with innovative and modern understanding cultural identity. Keywords: Passport design, cultural identity, graphic design.
The Impact of the Eras and Varieties of Kufic art, on the Placement of Kufic in Architectural Design
Authors: Tavsan Cengiz
Published: January 2018

Kufic script is a form of calligraphy that has been in existence since the earliest years of Islam. A glance at arts in Islamic states reveals that calligraphy and a number of other art forms fared well, as painting was considered objectionable on religious grounds. The introduction of different versions of calligraphy for use in such buildings produces a wealth of images, enhancing the aesthetics of the buildings. Kufic reached its zenith in the Ottoman state, and the most glamorous examples of Kufic in architecture of Turkish states can be found in Ottoman structures. Kufic exhibits certain variations in terms of the forms used and the spots occupied in structures. This study is a comparative analysis of the types of Kufic and spots used in architectural design, and an analysis of the important examples, for a more complete picture of the varieties of Kufic used in various periods. Keywords: Kufic, Kufic in Ottoman state, Kufic and architecture, Kufic and mosques.
Towards a Personalised Learning in Basic Design Studio: The use of Neuropsychological Tests
Authors: Acar Aktan
Published: January 2018

Basic design education was conventionally structured around standardised lesson plans and instructional methods. Although each architectural school considers itself as an ecole, the content and the methods of basic design courses mostly follow a particular layout. The principles or qualities, elements and compositional rules of design constitute the content, whereas the methods can vary according to the instructors. These content and dependent methods consider students as passive receivers, whereas students of basic architectural design course should be active learners, participants and even contributors to the process. Hence, it is of importance to consider the students as individuals with particular skills and learning domains. The characteristics of each student should be depicted. In this way, it could be possible develop personalised learning methods and more active and productive basic design studios. This study aims to present methods of educational psychology, particularly neuropsychological tests as key factors of personalised learning in studios. Keywords: Basic design studio, educational psychology, neuropsychological tests.
A Historical Comparative Analysis of European and Asian Interior Spaces Through Cultural Background
Authors: Tüfekçioğlu Dilara
Published: January 2018

Interior design came into existence with the need for housing, and has been developed with respect to several needs. After a certain point of time, the development process led to mulitple branches. Different lifestyles of different communities living in different geographies and cultural differentiation have caused variation in interior design. Throughout the history, culture, by means of its elements, creates different lifestyles in the same period of time, and influences the formation of interiors. The aim of this study is to explore cultural values that play an important role in the process of interior designing, to shape our daily lives and, thus, to assess how they influence interior designs. The study mainly focuses on cultural differences in Asian and European societies, which makes us . understand the similarities and differences of interior design principles. The information obtained by the historical analysis was synthesised, classified and finally interpreted. In conclusion, both in western and far eastern cultures, many elements such as climate, human values, religion, thinking, trade, class distinction, type of management, personal interests, social events, industrial and technological developments were found to have influence on the lifestyle with regard to interior design. Keywords: Culture, European culture, Asian culture, life styles, volume design, dwellings, architecture-interior architecturespace.
The Perception of Representation in Visual Graphic Language
Authors: Ivascu Laura
Published: January 2018

This paper addresses an interesting field of communication, namely visual graphic language. The principles of this special communication language (visual graphic language) are presented in a case study that highlights graphic visual perception of the subjects regarding some representations explained in this article. This research paper follows the understanding of the proposed representation by the case study subjects, which are illustrated through charts and percentages that explain how they perceived and translated these graphic representations. Future research will focus on the subjectâ€™s ability to represent themselves new graphic representations, starting with those proposed by the authors of this article. Keywords: Perception, visual graphic language, graphic comparative study, representation.
Mapping Strategy of Practicing Visual Art for Academic Purpose: a Perspective from Indonesia
Authors: Murwanti Aprina
Published: January 2018

Practice-based research was formally introduced in western academic institutions after the emergence of PhD visual art practice in early 1980 in Australia. This practice-based research approach became an alternative for artists to claim equality of art practice as research for academic purposes. Utilising Graeme Sullivanâ€™s framework, â€˜Art Practice as Researchâ€™, this paper maps visual art practice perceived as research in Indonesia. Interviews and focus group discussions from a total of 27 participants were analysed to map the symptoms of practice-based research approach in Indonesian visual art practice. This paper gives the strengths and weaknesses in the way participants (artists, curator, lecturer, undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as art manager) in Indonesia approach the practice of visual art in the academic context. Through this research, traces on how visual art is practiced in the academic context reveal the distinct Indonesian visual art practice at the higher education institution level. Keywords: Practice-based research, visual art practice, academic.
The Need for New Media Technologies in the Teaching of Computer Aided Design Courses in the Digital Design Studio: a Case in the Architecture Department, Covenant University
Authors: Iyoha J.
Published: January 2018

Students of architecture have as a part of their training, the acquisition of Computer Aided Design proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit and other software, in order to be relevant in the global terrain. Currently, in the curriculum of the study of Architecture in Covenant University, the students are assembled in the Digital Design Studio with the advanced computer graphics suite on each system. As in the case of learning technologies, the use of new media is grounded in its value to support sound pedagogical approaches. This paper investigates the current study methods adopted in Architecture by administering questionnaires to undergraduate and postgraduate students of the 2016/2017 batch. The data collected showed a marked learning gap as a result of the adopted method of teaching. It is expected that the introduction of new media technologies and websites for hands-on training will lead to marked improvement in the knowledge dissemination and acquisition. Keywords: New media technologies, Teaching of Computer, Digital Design;
Supplementation of astaxanthin and vitamin E in feed on the development of gonads white shrimp broodstock Litopenaeus vannamei Boone 1931
Authors: Maulana Fajar , Arfah Harton , Istifarini Mita , Setiawati Mia
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT The quality of white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei broodstock can be improved through the addition of astaxanthin and vitamin E in the diet. This study aimed to determine the effect of administration of astaxanthin and vitamin E with different doses in the feed on the maturity gonad of prospective Pacific white shrimp broodstock. Supplementation of 0 mg/kg feed astaxanthin + 0 mg/kg feed vitamin E (control/A),  500 mg/kg feed astaxanthin (B),  350 mg/kg  feed vitamin E (C), 500 mg/kg feed astaxanthin and 350 mg/kg feed vitamin E (D), and  250 mg/kg feed astaxanthin and 175 mg/kg feed vitamin E (E) were applied in feed formulation. Shrimp was fed 2% of body weight three times daily at 06.00 am, 13.00 pm, and 20.00 pm. The result showed that the optimum dose for survival, specific growth rate and maturity level of Pacific white shrimp broodstock was obtained in the combination of 175 mg/kg vitamin E and 250 mg/kg astaxanthin. The  survival of shrimp by that treatment was 100.00±0.00%, specific growth rate 1.07±0.26%/day, the first level of gonad maturity growth was reached at day 14 (19.45±4.81%), the fourth level of gonad maturity was obtained at day 41, spawning rate 33.33±8.33%, fecundity 87,000±2,000 eggs, and hatching rate reached 49.00±1.53%. Keywords: astaxanthin, Litopenaeus vannamei, vitamin E  ABSTRAK Peningkatan kualitas induk udang vaname Litopenaeus vannamei dapat dilakukan dengan penambahan vitamin E dan astaxanthin pada pakan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh pemberian astaxanthin dan vitamin E dengan dosis berbeda dalam pakan terhadap tingkat kematangan gonad calon induk udang vaname. Dosis yang digunakan adalah 0 mg/kg pakan astaxanthin + 0 mg/kg pakan vitamin E (kontrol/A),  500 mg/kg pakan astaxanthin (B),  350 mg/kg  pakan vitamin E (C), 500 mg/kg pakan astaxanthin and 350 mg/kg pakan vitamin E (D), and  250 mg/kg pakan astaxanthin and 175 mg/kg pakan vitamin E (E). Pemberian pakan dengan penambahan vitamin E dan astaxanthin dilakukan sebanyak tiga kali, yaitu jam 06.00, 13.00, dan 20.00 WIB sebanyak 2% dari bobot udang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dosis optimum untuk sintasan, laju pertumbuhan spesifik, dan tingkat kematangan induk udang vaname diperoleh dengan kombinasi 175 mg/kg vitamin E dan 250 mg/kg astaxanthin. Kelangsungan hidup udang dengan perlakuan tersebut adalah 100,00±0,00%, laju pertumbuhan spesifik 1,07±0,26%/hari, tingkat kematangan gonad pertama dicapai pada hari ke 14 (19,45±4,81%), tingkat kematangan gonad keempat diperoleh pada hari ke 41, tingkat pemijahan 33,33±8,33%, fekunditas 87.000±2.000 telur, dan tingkat penetasan mencapai 49,00±1,53%.  Kata kunci: astaxanthin, udang vaname Litopenaeus vannamei, vitamin E
The frequency of calcium and magnesium differences in recirculation systems for increasing production of mudcrab Scylla serrata seed
Authors: Nurussalam Wildan , Nirmala Kukuh , Supriyono Eddy , Hastuti Yuni Puji
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACTMolting phase is one of many factors that can inhibit mudcrab growth. Recirculation system in culturing mudcrab has a weakness which is the decreasing of ions. Calcium and magnesium in the water can affect the molting phase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the best additional frequency of calcium and magnesium in recirculation system. This research used mudcrab seeds that have weight of 54.856±2.195 gram. This research used completely randomized design with four treatments and three replicates. The treatments were additional frequency of Ca and Mg, comprised of four levels, without additional Ca and Mg (A), additional 30 mg/L Ca and 30 mg/L Mg in every five days (B), additional 30 mg/L Ca, and 30 mg/L Mg in every 10 days (C), and additional 30 mg/L Ca and 30 mg/L Mg in every 15 days (D). The result showed that total of biomass in every treatments were A (379.99±86.16 gram), B (517.65±103.94 gram), C (808.68±59.29 gram), and D (1,054.41±73.54 gram). The highest final biomass was the D treatment (1,054,41±73.54), which was significantly different to others (P<0.05).Keywords: mudcrab, resirculation, calcium, magnesium, molting, production  ABSTRAKSalah satu faktor penghambat pertumbuhan kepiting bakau adalah fase molting. Sistem resirkulasi budidaya kepiting bakau memiliki kelemahan yaitu berkurangnya ion-ion. Fase moting pada kepiting bakau sangat dipengaruhi oleh keberadaan ion kalsium dan magnesium dalam air. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan frekuensi waktu penambahan kalsium dan magnesium terbaik dalam sistem resirkulasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan benih kepiting bakau dengan berat rata-rata 54,856±2,195 gram. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan empat perlakuan dan tiga ulangan. Perlakuan penambahan Ca dan Mg sebanyak 30 mg/L terdiri atas empat macam frekuensi, yaitu tanpa penambahan Ca dan Mg (A), frekuensi lima hari sekali (B), frekuensi 10 hari sekali (C), dan frekuensi 15 hari sekali (D). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jumlah biomassa masing-masing perlakuan adalah A (379,99±86,16 gram), B (517,65±103,94 gram), C (808,68±59,29 gram), dan D (1.054,41±73,54 gram). Perlakuan terbaik diperoleh pada perlakuan D dengan jumlah biomassa sebesar (1.054,41±73,54 gram) ini berbeda nyata (P<0,05) dengan perlakuan lainnya. Kata kunci: kepiting bakau, resirkulasi, kalsium, magnesium, molting, produksi
Survival and metamorphosis rate of swimming crab Portunus pelagicus larvae with the use of phytoecdysteroid in the artificial feed
Authors: Nikhlani Andi , Sukarti Komsanah
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT The survival rate of blue swimming crabs and the larval metamorphosis processes are still low in hatcheries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different phytoecdysteroids doses on both the survival and the rate of Blue swimmer crab larvae metamorphosis. The study consisted of four different phytoecdysteroids treatments, namely: control (0 mg/100 g of feed), 1 mg/100 g of feed, 2 mg/100 g of feed, and 4 mg/100 g of feed. Each treatment was replicated three times. The survival rate of the larvae was analyzed through analysis of variance, while the rate of larval metamorphosis was descriptively analyzed. The results showed that the dose of phytoecdysteroid of 2 mg/100 g of artificial feed resulted in the highest survival and the fastest metamorphosis speed of crab larvae for zoea-2 and zoea-3, and the dose of 4 mg/100 g of artificial feed for stadia megalopa and crablet. Keywords: phytoecdysteroids, survival rate, metamorphosis, blue swimming crab  ABSTRAK Kelangsungan hidup rajungan dalam pembenihan masih rendah, dan proses metamorfosis larva masih lambat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh pemberian fitoekdisteroid dosis berbeda terhadap kelangsungan hidup dan kecepatan metamorfosis larva rajungan. Penelitian ini terdiri atas empat perlakuan dosis fitoekdisteroid yang berbeda, yaitu: kontrol (0 mg/100 g pakan), 1 mg/100 g pakan, 2 mg/100 g pakan, dan 4 mg/100 g pakan dengan masing-masing perlakuan dilakukan tiga kali ulangan. Kelangsungan hidup larva dianalisis menggunakan analisis sidik ragam, sedangkan kecepatan metamorfosis larva dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dosis fitoekdisteroid sebanyak 2 mg/100 g pakan buatan menghasilkan kelangsungan hidup tertinggi dan proses metamorfosis larva rajungan tercepat untuk stadia zoea-2 dan zoea-3, serta  dosis 4 mg/100 g pakan buatan untuk stadia megalopa dan crablet. Kata kunci: fitoekdisteroid, kelangsungan hidup, metamorfosis, rajungan
La Découverte De La Fonction Logarithme En Utilisant Les Suites Et Le Logiciel Geogebra
Authors: El aydi M’hamed Sbaa Mohammed , Bouchaib Radi , Achtaich Naceur
Published: January 2018

Mathematics Logarithmic functions are an important part of the school curriculum. Also, they are important tools for solving problems in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, economics etc. The teaching of these functions is done in different ways in school curricula. This article focuses on the discovery of logarithmic functions using alternative methods for efficient didactic transposition. Our work focuses on: A bit of history concerning the invention of the logarithm function; Demonstration of the existence of a function which transforms the product in sum; Discover the logarithm function using the GeoGebra software; Explore the parameters of the function f (x) = a logb (x + h) + k using the GeoGebra software; Application of the GeoGebra software to solve problems containing the logarithm function. We concluded this work by clarifying the usefulness of the Geogebra tutorial in the didactic transposition for the teaching of logarithmic functions for the pupil as well as for the teacher. Also, this study assesses students' motivation in learning mathematical concepts. In addition, we propose didactic perspectives of the use of Geogebra in improving the teaching of mathematics.
Characterization of Mineral Macronutrients Kinetics During Faeces-Based Composting Process in Composting Toilets
Authors: Rose Effebi Kokoh , Lucien Kouame Bene , Firmin Kouassi Yeboua , Louis Kouadio , Lancine Gone Droh
Published: January 2018

Given the environmental concerns and public health risks that could arise, the use of composting toilets by-products requires compliance with quality standards beforehand. However, such quality assessment is often lacking for those by-products in rapidly urbanizing sub-Saharan cities. This study examines the kinetics of major mineral nutrients [i.e., nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), which are among the key indicators of a compost’s stability] during a composting process of fecal matters from composting toilets. The monitoring was carried out at Abobo-Sagbé, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire over a 4.5-month period. Feces-based compost data collected on 6 different dates (i.e., on the 28th , 48th , 62nd , 76th , 90th , and 133nd day from the start of the composting process) were analyzed, and screened for their contents in total N, total P and K. Results showed a rapid decrease of the content of all three elements during the first 29 days, followed by a sharp increase, especially for P and K, and then a quite stable variation during the last 2 months of the monitoring. Variations of C/N ratio during the study were similar to those reported previously. Although the proportions of P and K were satisfactory at the end of the monitoring period, the final C/N ratio was relatively high compared to suitable ratios characterizing mature composts, suggesting therefore additional time may be required before any use of the compost as fertilizer in agriculture.