bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lemon Juice Mediated Synthesis of 3-Substituted Quinazolin-4(3H)-Ones and their Pharmacological Evaluation
Authors: Prasad Malavattu G. , Lakshmi C. Vijaya , Katari Naresh K. , Jonnalagadda Sreekantha B. , Pal Manojit
Published: July 2019

Background:

Compounds containing the quinazoline-4(3H)-one framework constitute an important
class of fused N-heterocycles that are found in more than 200 naturally occurring alkaloids. These compounds
also show a diverse range of pharmacological activities including antitumor properties. This prompted us to
explore a series of quinazolin-4-(3H)-one derivatives having no substituent at C-2 as potential cytotoxic agents.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to synthesize and evaluate 3-substituted quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives
for their potential cytotoxic properties.

Methods:

A convenient method has been developed for the rapid synthesis of this class of compounds under a
mild and non-hazardous reaction condition in good yields. The methodology involved a three-component reaction
employing isatoic anhydride, amines and glyoxylic acid as reactants in the presence of lemon juice in PEG-
400 at room temperature (25-30ºC) under ultrasound irradiation. All the synthesized compounds were screened
via an MTT assay for their potential cytotoxic properties in vitro using the cancerous cell lines e.g. A549,
A2780, HepG2, K562, MCF-7 and HCT-116 and a non-cancerous HEK293 cell line.

Results:

Several compounds such as 3a, 3b, 3d, 3e and 3f showed promising growth inhibition against these
cancer cell lines but no significant effects on HEK293 cell line. The IC50 values of these compounds were comparable
to doxorubicin whereas 3f significantly induced apoptosis in MCF-7 cells that also was comparable to
doxorubicin.

Conclusion:

An ultrasound-assisted MCR facilitated by lemon juice has been developed to synthesize 3-
substituted quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives that could act as potential anticancer agents.
A Novel IDPC using Suitable Controllers (Robust and Intelligent Controllers)
Authors: CHEBABHI Ali
Published: July 2019

This chapter presents an improved Indirect power control (compared to the
conventional one illustrated in chapter: 03) based on robust and suitable controllers
(Robust and Intelligent controllers) to control the d-q axes currents (Ird and Irq)
respectively. In order to overcome the speed/efficiency trade-off and divergence from
peak power under fast variation of wind speed; three intelligent controllers (based on,
T1-FLC, T2-FLC and NFC) are proposed to control the rotor direct and quadrature
currents (Ird and Irq) instead of PID controllers, for grid-connected doubly fed
induction generator (DFIG). The same wind-turbine (DFIG (4kW) and turbine (4.5
kW)) used in last chapter will be developed again in order to make a comparative study
between the wind-system performance algorithms. The SVM strategy (to ensure the
fixed switching frequency and to minimize the harmonics) is used in RSC for switching
signals generation to control the inverter. In this chapter, mathematical model of each
proposed controller is described in detail. The MPPT strategy is also developed in the
three proposed algorithms in order to extract the maximum wind power by keeping the
reactive power equal to zero value. The main aim of the proposed control is to improve
the wind system performance despite the sudden wind speed variation and the DFIG’s
parameter variation in transient and steady states. The simulation results using the
Matlab/Simulink environment (under three proposed modes and using robustness tests)
show that the intelligent controller offered high power quality in spite of wind-speed
variation have superior dynamic performance and are more robust during parameter
variation.
Diseño, productos y emociones. Recursos para estimular comportamientos responsables
Authors: Jacob Dazarola Rubén , Martínez Torán Manuel , Jiménez Tapia Margarita
Published: July 2019

El objetivo del presente artículo es presentar y promover la reflexión acerca de la creciente relevancia que la disciplina del diseño de productos ha adquirido en los comportamientos de los individuos y los grupos durante sus relaciones con el entorno y con los demás. En esta línea, se comparten algunas propuestas destacables al respecto. Para ello, la investigación se ha sustentado en la revisión de la literatura y de algunos de los casos presentados en ella. La primera parte se enfoca en las características particulares del desarrollo del apego de las personas hacia los productos y el posterior desapego. Después, se revisan algunas aproximaciones innovadoras, en las cuales el diseño de productos afectivamente significativos se convierte en una estrategia privilegiada para la estimulación de conductas responsables y normalmente deseables desde una perspectiva colectiva o social, así como con un enfoque individual y humano, particularmente en las propuestas más recientes.
La inserción de la disciplina del diseño en el reto de la victimización
Authors: Ortiz Nicolás Juan Carlos , Hernández López Irma
Published: July 2019

Este artículo argumenta que es importante insertar la disciplina del diseño en problemáticas sociales complejas, como la victimización. Dicho reto requiere trabajo del transdisciplinario entre el diseño, la victimología y las ciencias sociales en general. Los autores proponen que los especialistas en diseño cuentan con herramientas y métodos particulares para dar respuestas al reto de las víctimas desde una óptica novedosa, creativa y cercana a la realidad. En consecuencia, se apela por una visión del diseño vinculada a la comunidad y a sus necesidades, con el fin de atender estratégicamente problemáticas sociales significativas como la victimización. Esto a su vez podría ayudar a superar la asociación tradicional del diseño industria-mercado-consumo.  La guía del presente artículo gira en torno al siguiente cuestionamiento: ¿cuáles son los retos que la disciplina del diseño debe afrontar al abordar fenómenos sociales como el trabajo con víctimas, su atención y situaciones de revictimización?
El diseño emocional como medio para fomentar la responsabilidad social de empresas productoras de chocolate en Ecuador
Authors: Villalobos Pozo Andrea Cristina , Martínez Torán Manuel
Published: July 2019

El proyecto presenta el proceso de diseño de una estrategia gráfica con el objetivo de promover la orientación del diseño emocional con visión humanista y como actividad socialmente responsable, tomando como referencia los productos y las empresas de chocolate de Ecuador. El marco conceptual analiza la historia del diseño emocional, las estrategias de fomento de la responsabilidad social corporativa y las experiencias de los pequeños y grandes productores de chocolate. La metodología tiene un enfoque hermenéutico, de investigación cualitativa, centrada en la descripción y análisis de los saberes y sentires mediante la realización de entrevistas a personas conocedoras de la temática y la aplicación de fichas con estímulos visuales. Con ellas se motivó a los estudiantes a exteriorizar sus emociones como aspectos observables que avalan los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible con criterio humanista para ser transferidos a las diferentes marcas que seleccionarán las personas en los procesos de comercialización. Los resultados muestran la importancia del impacto que producen las emociones positivas y negativas como respuesta al compromiso social, pues determinan la necesidad de concientizar y empoderar a las Pymes sobre los productos del cacao como alimentos sanos y saludables, relacionados con el mejoramiento de procesos de sostenibilidad, responsabilidad corporativa y enfoque humanista en las empresas.
Sagua la Grande. Consideraciones para la gestión integral de su patrimonio arquitectónico y urbanístico
Authors: Melero Lazo Nelson
Published: July 2019

El origen y fundación de Sagua La Grande están vinculados al río Sagua, junto al que se asentó la ciudad en 1812. La agroindustria azucarera, su principal fuente económica y de desarrollo, utilizaba el río para el trasiego de mercancías. Posee una arquitectura colonial y republicana que abarca diferentes estilos, asociados a destacados valores del patrimonio intangible. Su centro histórico, con enormes potencialidades y fortalezas, y con una difícil situación de conservación de su patrimonio, posee estudios y propuestas para su recuperación, pero no cuenta con los recursos económicos para ejecutarla. En el trabajo se valoran algunos mecanismos para la gestión integral del patrimonio que permitan implementar programas para enfrentar el extraordinario reto que conlleva este imprescindible rescate de una memoria que pertenece a toda la nación cubana.
Sobre Bruno Molliére, La perspectiva en urban sketching. Trucos y técnicas para dibujantes Barcelona: Editorial Gustavo Gili, 2017. ISBN: 978-84-252-3000-4
Authors: Crespo Fajardo José Luis
Published: July 2019

 
MEMORANDUM ON A NEW FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE AND NEW REGULATIONS
Authors: Ghilarducci Teresa , Nell Edward , Mittnik Stefan , Platen Eckhard , Semmler Willi , Chappe Raphaele
Published: July 2019

The financial crisis is global and is deeply rooted in a decade-long misuse of the financial market for rent-seeking. The financial industry has largely abandoned its role as a service industry, supposedly charging reasonable fees for the services of spreading risk and allocating capital and credit. Instead it provides a market for corporate control –mergers and acquisitions– and a casino for betting on or hedging practically any kind of risk –the derivatives market–...
MEDICIÓN DEL COMERCIO INTRAINDUSTRIAL NO MAQUILADOR DE MÉXICO
Authors: Sotomayor Maritza
Published: July 2019

El propósito de este artículo es la medición de los índices bilaterales de comercio intraindustrial de la industria manufacturera no maquiladora de México en el marco del Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN) para período 1994-2006. En este trabajo se sostiene la pertinencia de aislar el contenido del componente maquilador de los flujos de comercio exterior, ya que éste corresponde a un intercambio de bienes en diversas etapas de producción, mientras que el comercio intraindustrial se analiza y cuantifica como el comercio de bienes que pertenecen a una misma etapa productiva. Asimismo, se estiman los índices de comercio intraindustrial marginales y se verifica si el TLCAN ha sido útil para fomentar un comercio de doble vía. En ese entendido, se ofrece una medición ajustada de los índices considerando además la diferenciación respecto de su naturaleza horizontal y vertical. Se comprueba que el comercio bilateral mexicano ha sido básicamente vertical y se ha concentrado en un reducido número de sectores industriales. Todo ello cuestiona los efectos positivos esperados de un entorno de integración comercial.
The time-varying long-run rate of unemployment in Colombia
Authors: Arango Luis E. , Posada Carlos E.
Published: July 2019

After the failure of the Phillips curve to explain the simultaneous ocurrence of rising inflation  and unemployment, the classical approach to the  theory of unemployment and inflation reemerged (see Friedman 1968; Phelps 1967, 1968). Milton Friedman (1968) defined the natural rate of unemployment as the level that would be ground out by the Walrasian system of general equilibrium equations, provided there is imbedded in them the actual structural characteristics of the labor and commodity markets, including market imperfections, stochastic variability in demand and supplies, the cost of gathering information about job vacancies and labor avialabilities, the cost of mobility, and so on.
Réplica a Moritz Cruz
Authors: Huerta Quintanilla Rogelio
Published: July 2019

La diferencia entre la versión positiva y la versión normativa de la teoría de las ventajas comparativas está explicada en mi contribución a este número de Investigación Económica. Si esta diferencia no se entiende o no se acepta y si, por el contrario, se piensa y se sostiene, como creo que lo hace el Profesor Cruz, que sólo existe una teoría de las ventajas comparativas (la versión positiva) entonces no cabe más que aceptar lo que dicen los libros de texto
Dinámicas tecnológicas y el mercado internacional de bienes de alta tenología
Authors: Da Silva Catela Eva Yamila , De Oliveira Goncalves Flávio
Published: July 2019

El avance tecnológico es uan de las más importantes fuentes de crecimiento a largo plazo. Las tasas y los patrones de crecimiento varían considerablemente entre países y las diferencias en capacidades tecnológicas tienen un papel fundamental. Las innovaciones en productos expanden las posibilidades de exportación, generando al mismo tiempo mayores niveles de demanda interna, de ingresos y de importaciones. Existe así un fuerte nexo entre tecnología, comercio y crecimiento: la innovación tiene un papel fundamental en el desarrollo de nuevos productos, en el aumento del comercio de calidad y en el crecimiento de los países.
Fotocatálisis heterogénea para el tratamiento de aguas residuales generadas en el baño del ganado
Authors: Estrada-Martínez Arnulfo , Ortega-Ruiz José , Urango Cardenas Iván David , Enamorado-Montes German , Marrugo-Negrete José
Published: July 2019

Las actividades ganaderas además de utilizar grandes volúmenes de agua, generan una alta carga de contaminantes, especialmente de tipo orgánico, los cuales llegan directamente a las fuentes de agua natural alterando la calidad de las mismas. Debido a lo anterior el objetivo del siguiente trabajo fue encontrar las condiciones óptimas de operación de un sistema de fotocatálisis heterogénea con TiO2 mediada con luz solar para el tratamiento de aguas residuales provenientes del baño de ganado; para ello se especificaron dos niveles de pH (5.0 y 7.0) y dos niveles de concentración de TiO2 (0.4 y 0.6 g/L). En cada tratamiento, se recircularon 40 L del agua residual en un colector parabólico compuesto solar durante 240 minutos. La eficiencia del sistema y la cinética de degradación se determinaron en términos de la demanda química de oxígeno (DQO). Las remociones de DQO en los tratamientos fueron mayores al 50%, mientras que el diseño experimental Taguchi y la mejor relación señal/ruido (RS/R) mostraron que las condiciones óptimas de operación se obtienen para un pH igual a 5.0 y una concentración de TiO2 de 0.6 g/L alcanzando remociones del 83.2%. La cinética de degradación fue de primer orden con mayores velocidades de reacción para las mayores cantidades de UV acumulada (>142.9 W·h/m2). Por lo tanto, la fotocatálisis heterogénea con TiO2 mediada por luz solar resulta ser un tratamiento viable para la remoción de contaminantes de tipo orgánico en efluentes afectados por el desarrollo de actividades ganaderas.
U.S. Economics and the Quest for Scientific Authority (1932–1957)
Authors: Orozco Espinel Camila
Published: July 2019

This thesis studies the way in which economists have sought to establish the scientific authority of their discipline during the period before and after World War II in the United States. The research shows how the quest for scientific authority by economists gave rise to new concepts and notions, instruments of control, and calculation methods. Such developments contributed material and symbolic advantages to the discipline in the academic world and the broader academic sphere. By establishing itself as a type of knowledge which is at once abstract, technical and empirical, economics consolidated as a discipline capable of producing universal knowledge, of articulating the academic world and the practical sphere, and of establishing its qualifications as an applied domain for policy-making. The analysis focuses on three of the institutions at the pinnacle of the discipline in the American academic world: the Cowles Commission, the Economics department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Economics department of the University of Chicago. By studying the standardization of the PhD program in economics, this research also studies the process of reaching a consensus within the discipline as related to the quest for the special status of 'science'. Rooted in the social history of science, this study contributes to the analysis of standards which influence today’s research, teaching, and professional activity of economists.
Push Pull Mooring dan Pyschological Ownership terhadap Perilaku Beralih Pengguna Instant Messaging
Authors: Djusmin Vicky , Dirgahayu Raden Teduh
Published: July 2019

Hasil survei tentang perilaku pengguna Mobile Instant Messaging (MIM) di Indonesia menjelaskan bahwa terjadi arus migrasi pengguna MIM. Perilaku beralih mengakibatkan penurunan pengguna dan profitabilitas layanan pada MIM yang ditinggalkan. Untuk itu diperlukan sebuah pemahaman tentang faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi individu yang beralih. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efek pendorong, penarik, serta penambat terhadap niat dan perilaku beralih pengguna MIM. Kepemilikan psikologis sebagai anteseden yang mempengaruhi faktor penghambat. Dalam penelitian ini, Push Pull Mooring digunakan sebagai kerangka untuk mengevaluasi hubungan variabel. Pengujian menggunakan Structural Equation Modelling jenis PLS (SEM-PLS). Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa Dissatisfaction terbukti mendorong individu untuk beralih MIM sedangkan Low System Quality bukan faktor pendorong beralih MIM. Alternative Attractiveness dan Subjective Norm terbukti sebagai penarik pada MIM alternatif. Commitment Affective yang sebelumnya diyakini sebagai faktor penambat beralih, tidak terbukti. Hasil evaluasi ini dapat menjadi acuan penyedia layanan MIM dalam mengembangkan fungsionalitas layanan sebagai upaya mempertahankan pengguna serta menarik pengguna baru.
Vibro-Electrical Behavior of a Viscoelastic Piezo-Nanowire in an Elastic Substrate Considering Stress Nonlocality and Microstructural Size-Dependent Effects
Authors: Malikan Mohammad
Published: July 2019

This research
deals with dynamics response of a Pol/BaTiO3 nanowire including
viscosity influences. The wire is also impressed by a longitudinal electric
field. Hamilton's principle and Lagrangian strains are employed in conjunction
with a refined higher-order beam theory in order to derive equations of motion.
By combining nonlocality and small size effects of a unique model into the derived
equations, the couple relations which describe nanosize behavior in a small
scale are presented. By employing an analytical approach, the fundamental natural
frequencies are calculated numerically. The important results display that the
effect of internal viscosity and nonlocality whenever the nanowire is very
large are pointless.
EKSEKUSI JAMINAN PERORANGAN (BORGTOCHT) DALAM PENYELESAIAN KREDIT MACET MELALUI KEPAILITAN (ANALISIS PUTUSAN MAHKAMAH AGUNG RI NOMOR 2960 K/Pdt/2010)
Authors: Wati Evi Retno
Published: July 2019

Generally collateral is divided into two, namely personal guarantee (persoonlijke zekerheid) and corporeal guarantee (zakerlijke zekerheid). On Personal collateral, what given by debtor was not an object but a statement made by the third party who has no interest at all both toward debtor or creditor. In the case that was reviewed in this research to wit The supreme court of Republic of Indonesia decree No. 2960 K/Pdt/2010 PT. Pertamina Dana Ventura (first named PT. Pertamina Saving & Investment), as a creditor filed a confiscation guarantee claim toward Kairudin Nur who is the guarantor of the debt of PT. Goro Bata Sakti (in bankruptcy) as a debtor. Guarantor in Indonesian Civil Code (later stated as KUHPer) is given a privilege which is stated in article 1831 KUHPer which given right to the guarantor to reject payment to creditor before the creditor’s property confiscated first and sold in order to pay the debts. If after the debtor’s property confiscated and sold are not enough to pay the debts, then in this case the guarantor is responsible for fulfilling the debts toward creditor. In The supreme court of Republic of Indonesia decree No. 2960 K/Pdt/2010, the guarantor right as ruled in KUHPer is violated. Therefore the law protection that can be given to the guarantor is the guarantor is given the right to accelerate the management and settlement toward debtor’s assets which were under curator supervision.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP NOTARIS PENGGANTI YANG AKTANYA BERMASALAH DITINJAU DARI UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 30 TAHUN 2004 JUNCTO UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 2 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG JABATAN NOTARIS
Authors: Hidayat Arif
Published: July 2019

Notary in making an authentic deed must be able to account for the deed if it turns out that in the future problems arise from the authentic deed both in terms of criminal law, civil law or State administration. The problems arising from the deed made by the Notary need to be questioned whether it is the result of an error from the Notary or the error of the viewer who does not provide information in accordance with the actual reality to the Notary. Such negligence or error can occur because the Notary in question is lacking or does not understand the construction or legal actions desired by the viewer so that the deed made is contrary to the provisions of the law. Such negligence or error can also be deliberately carried out by the concerned Notary. This study focuses on Law Number 30 Year 2004 as amended by Law Number 2 of 2014 concerning Notary Position wherein this study discusses the Notary who is unable to carry out his position so he has the right to submit written leave request and at the same time accompanied by the appointment of a substitute notary. After a while, a lawsuit from a party that feels aggrieved results from the deed made by Si X as a Substitute Notary. The results of this study concluded that a notary who leaves as a substituted notary has responsibility for the deed made by his successor notary even though he is on leave from his position where the responsibility is in the form of civil liability, if the substitute notary commits an error within the scope of authority given by a notary to a substitute notary. So in that case the notary is also liable for losses suffered by the parties due to the deed made by the substitute notary. Because the notary who is replaced is the owner of the office, if the notary of origin will file leave then he will appoint an employee from his own office as a substitute notary. Criminal responsibility, in the case of a criminal offense, a notary who is replaced is not responsible, for example in the case of tax evasion. Criminal liability can only be imposed on a substitute notary if he makes a mistake outside his authority as a substitute notary. Then the notary whose leave cannot be held accountable. The substitute notary is also entitled to get the same protection and legal guarantees because every citizen has the same rights before the law.
National Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Authors: Alexandru Adriana , Vevera Victor , Ciupercă Ella Magdalena
Published: July 2019

The link between national security and the protection of critical infrastructure is vital to the progress of any society and its proper social functioning. The term critical infrastructure was developed by the United States in the 1990s and it has evolved in time; nowadays, most of the current definitions include the security dimension in their content. Along with its many benefits, the technological advancement has brought with it the diversification of threats that could lead to the malfunctioning of critical infrastructures. The new weapons of the 21st century and the new asymmetric threats constitute real dangers to the good functioning of every critical infrastructure. Once they may be interrupted, the normal functioning of the whole society would be endangered because of the domino effects it causes. In this article we will look at how the link between critical infrastructure and national security is reflected in national regulations and crisis scenarios, highlighting the main strengths and the existing legislative gaps along with discussing their applicability.
Irregular Warfare. Understanding the Role of People
Authors: Bojor Laviniu
Published: July 2019

The time of conventional conflicts and warfare between states or regular armies has come to an end. The recent theatres of operations have shown us that the Irregular Warfare, marked by the concealment of combatants among the civilian population, has captured the way of conducting military actions. The paper identifies the role of local communities in conflict zones, and their influence in the outcome of armed confrontations.
Empirical Research on Corporate Social Responsibility and its Management
Authors: Stanciu Leontin , Stanciu Cristian-Lucian
Published: July 2019

In the context of a modern economy, maximizing the value of economic entities cannot be achieved only through basic activities. The fulfillment of this strategic objective implies the conduct of other types of activities bearing a social impact, brought together under the concept of corporate social responsibility. In this context, the authors intend to empirically investigate the social responsibility, both in terms of concept, evolution, and management, at the level of the economic entities and to argue the necessity of extending it at a microeconomic level for a sustainable development.
Child Protection When Travelling Abroad
Authors: Milen Rumenov Angelov
Published: July 2019

The article examines child protection when travelling abroad with only one parent or someone who is not a parent or a guardian set by national and EU legislation. It analyzes cases when one of the parents does not allow their child to travel abroad with the other one. Methods of protecting the children’s best interests, as well as introducing the substitute consent have been presented. The development of the European Union’s legislation and case-law on the subject are scrutinized. The study also covers the national legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria in the field of protecting the child’s interests. The preconditions that have led to the legislative initiative on the adoption of Art. 127a of the Family Code referring to the court’s consent to a child travelling abroad with only one of the parents are analyzed. Next, there are prerequisites leading to the adoption of the Interpretative Decision No 1 of 03.07.2017 at a General Meeting of the Civil Division of the Supreme Court of Cassation of the Republic of Bulgaria, which develops the framework in the field of granting a court permit for child’s travelling. What is examined are the exact interests of the child that should be protected when the court gives the consent substituting the parental one. The case-law of the subject is followed in order to maximize its improvement in the protection of the rights and interests of the children living with one of their parents.
Theories Used in NLP for Motivation. 1st Part
Authors: Furduescu Bogdan-Alexandru
Published: July 2019

Neuro-linguistic programming (international acronym: NLP) contains a series of principles designed to identify and analyze patterns/models resulting from the analysis of personal development theories and models, one of the NLP goals being to combine their different abilities. Therefore, it is more about an awareness of theories and models, which the individual can follow to get performance in what he does. The principle of reasoning is no exception to this rule. The most well-known theory of motivation is the one proposed by S. Freud (a neuropsychiatrist) through his “pleasure principle“, generically called “motivation direction” in NLP, considered in his time the main motivation mechanism. at the same time, it is very important to separate the concept of NLP, in terms of motivation, from the motivational theories and models that postulate that motivation is essentially of a mechanical nature and is programmed through a series of repetitions and external stimuli. Multiple studies meant to support motivational theories and models have failed to take into consideration the numerous phenomena that are independent of external stimuli. Motivational theories are based on the premise that the individual is animated by intrapsychic potentials which managers and leaders must identify and find a concrete way to emphasize them.
The Intercultural Competence. Developing Effective Intercultural Communication Skills
Authors: Ilie Oana-Antonia
Published: July 2019

Effective intercultural communication has become a priority today because of the importance it has gained in the understanding of the cultural diversity of the world. Immigration, urbanization, international employment, study exchange programs and ease of foreign travel are facilitating daily contact between people of different cultural backgrounds. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of developing the attitudes and the communication skills necessary for multicultural exchange, in everyday life and within organizations. Learning about other cultures and developing intercultural communication competences and skills can help facilitate the multicultural encounter and can lead to more openness and tolerance towards the significant other.
The Evolution of the Romanian Traditional Garment in Făgăraş Land in the First Decades after the Great Union of 1918
Authors: Sorea Daniela , Băjenaru Elena
Published: July 2019

In 1910 ASTRA, the Transylvanian Association for Romanian Literature and Culture initiated a campaign to photograph the traditional clothing of Făgăraș Land. A comparison between the outcome from the campaign that started in 1910 (owned by the Făgăraș LandMuseum“Valer Literat”) and the photographs taken in the 1930s in the communities of Făgăraș villages (kept in the same museum) shows modifications to the traditional clothing in the period following the Great Union. Causes for the changes include the economic evolution of the area, gradual reduction in hemp cultivation and the diversification of textiles on offer in fairs, a gradual rise in awareness of fashion in the female population, and last but not least, ASTRA’s influence. It encouraged, through its women’s organisations, the spread and adoption of the Sălişte costume, as an expression of national unity. The comparison between the two sets of photographs highlights a tendency to simplify the outfit, namely to remove the heavy and uncomfortable items and to partially replace fabrics woven at home with industrial fabrics. From a chromatic point of view, this tendency to simplify the garment is accompanied by a narrowing of the colour register..
Study on the Evolution, Results and Trends of Applying Stochastic Optimization
Authors: Hampu Alexandru , Căruţaşu Vasile
Published: July 2019

This paper aims to analyze the stage reached in the development and application of stochastic optimization models, highlighting some of the most important moments and achievements in the field. The author tries to identify particular aspects that define the classes of stochastic optimization models, specifying the level reached in certain directions of research and implementation of these models in order to identify possible directions of development of these specific techniques.
Smart Simulation for Decision Support at Headquarters
Authors: Bitoun Ariane , Bergen Hans ten , Prudent Yann
Published: July 2019

While serious games are being widely adopted by NATO and partner nations, their use is currently limited to training and operations planning. In this paper, we explore new methods that use simulations for decision support during the execution of military operations. During this phase, the commander makes decisions based on knowledge of the situation and the primary objectives. We propose here to take a simulation containing smart and autonomous units, and use it to create new kinds of decision support tools capable of improving situation awareness, and consequently the quality of decisions. The breakthrough behind this initiative is the realization that we can provide HQ decision makers with access to a version of the information that smart simulated units use to make decisions. To ensure the approach was sound we first studied decision-making processes, and analyzed how situation awareness improves decision-making. After analysis of the decision-making processes at various headquarters, and the types of decision criteria employed, we are able to produce innovative information, computed by the simulation, and fed by the command and control system. We then propose a prerequisite architecture and describe the first results of our proof of concept work based on the SWORD (Simulation War gaming for Operational Research and Doctrine) simulation.
Numerical Models for the Analysis of the Acoustic Wave Propagation
Authors: Năstăsescu Vasile , Bârsan Ghiță , Marzavan Silvia
Published: July 2019

This paper presents some authors’ results regarding numerical modelling of the acoustic wave propagation, using the Ansys program. The acoustic wave propagation is studied under conditions of existence of acoustic absorbing panels. Different materials are taken into account (aluminium, foam, oak, polystyrene) for considered acoustic absorbing panels. Also, different dimensions and different cases for fixing the panels were considered. The acoustic wave propagation was studied in stationary conditions and in dynamic conditions at different values of sound frequencies. A comparative analysis is performed regarding the influence of different conditions upon acoustic wave propagation. Our studies presented in this paper are referring to the acoustic propagation in an open space, like on airports or around the acoustic sources placed in open space. The aim of this paper is to offer our experience in this field for a numerical analysis of the ways for sound level reduction. Also the facilities of the Ansys program for the solving of such problems are presented in a practical manner of use.
The Importance of Teaching History of Prosthetic Dentistry for Future Dentists’ Personality Formation
Authors: Galonsky V. , Chernov V. , Susloparova R. , Gradoboev A.
Published: July 2019

Currently in the modern pedagogical process at a higher medical institution, teachers often shift emphasis towards the new technologies and methods for treating diseases. In this case, classical techniques, their development, and scientists who influenced the formation of orthopaedic dentistry are undeservedly downplayed in the training process. In order to preserve the interest of dental students in the historical process, it is necessary to teach the material taking into account modern processes that occur in orthopaedic dentistry. We searched for materials on the history of prosthetic dentistry in the scientific and historical literature. A special attention was paid to those moments of history that had been reflected in the present through modern materials, schools or methods of treating patients. After the selection of the materials and their discussion, the teaching staff of the KrasSMU Department-Clinic for Prosthetic Dentistry made proposals regarding each of the nine training cycles. In each study cycle, we included some information about historical moments and personalities that are known to be important for students’ moral education and learning. Specifically, we used information taken from the scientific and historical literature, autobiographies, memoirs of contemporaries, and presentations containing material suitable for assimilation. Thus, we managed to naturally include the history of prosthetic dentistry into the educational process.

The applied approach to teaching the history of medicine had many positive aspects. Following up the development of views on various prosthetic dentistry issues allowed us to provide a more natural introduction to complex clinical disciplines. We emphasized the scientific experience continuity and the interdisciplinary approach to professional issues. A number of positive moral and ethical qualities were discussed that have allowed scientists to achieve significant results in their activities. Through the demonstration of domestic scientists’ achievements, we carried out promotion of patriotism among the students. Considering the above advantages, we emphasize the importance of teaching the history of prosthetic dentistry in educating future dentists.
Disentangling the nexus of global intermediaries: the case of bus rapid transit
Authors: Wood Astrid
Published: July 2019

Building upon the debates around travelling policy and precipitous imitation of bus rapid transit worldwide, this paper commits to disentangling the nexus of global intermediaries – that is, the advocacy organizations, engineering consultancies and international banks furthering the economy of policy translation. These associations promote their particular policy package by providing training manuals, funding for study tours and a never-ending stream of architects, engineers and planners with topical expertise and skills. This paper unravels the multiple and overlapping roles intermediaries play first by introducing the policy to relevant policymakers, providing technical expertise and financing, and later serving as critic of the translation process, drafting formative reports and measuring the merits as compared to the model. The economy of policy translation is to maintain these entanglements, to complicate the transfer of knowledge and to ensure that localities remain dependent on the nexus of global intermediaries. As such, these global intermediaries create and sustain a process whereby learning is deliberate and methodical but never-ending and unhurried. Such analysis contributes to policy mobilities discussions by identifying a wider process of peripatetic policymaking and politics, and in so doing, explains how and why certain best practices are elevated and esteemed while others are discounted.
Demographic Factors and Employee Performance: The Mediating Effect of Employee Empowerment
Authors: Hendrawijaya Arief Tukiman
Published: July 2019

This study analyzes the influence of age, gender, education, years of service, and number of family dependents on employee empowerment both directly and indirectly through employee performance. The sample was taken from 14 cigar companies in Jember Regency, East java, Indonesia, of which each company is represented by ten samples (respondents) who are randomly selected. The samples consist of 140 people. The study uses path analysis to determine the direct and indirect effects of the variables. The results showed that age, sex, education, years of service, and number of family dependents have a significant positive effect on employee performance and on employee empowerment. Employee performance mediates the effect of age, sex, education, years of service, and number of family dependents on employee empowerment.

Keywords: Demographic Indicators, Performance, Employee Empowerment.

Penelitian ini menganalisis pengaruh usia, jenis kelamin, pendidikan, masa kerja, dan jumlah tanggungan keluarga terhadap pemberdayaan karyawan baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung melalui kinerja karyawan. Sampel diambil dari 14 perusahaan cerutu di Kabupaten Jember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, yang masing-masing perusahaan diwakili oleh sepuluh responden yang dipilih secara acak. Sampel terdiri atas 140 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis jalur untuk menentukan efek langsung dan tidak langsung dari variabel-variabel penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usia, jenis kelamin, pendidikan, masa kerja, dan jumlah tanggungan keluarga memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dan pemberdayaan karyawan. Kinerja karyawan memediasi pengaruh usia, jenis kelamin, pendidikan, masa kerja, dan jumlah tanggungan keluarga pada pemberdayaan karyawan.

Kata kunci: Indikator Demografis, Kinerja, Pemberdayaan Karyawan.
Society’s Contribution to Silent Tendency of Sexually Assaulted Child as Reflected in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak
Authors: Septiani Resty Maudina , Najma Eva
Published: July 2019

This research analyzes sexually-assaulted child’s silent tendency as depicted in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. This social problem reflects one of social issues in America in 1999. I use sociology of literature theory from Alan Swingewood to analyze social issue in American society. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. I find that Laurie Halse Anderson depicts Melinda’s silent tendency is influenced by people around her. Sexually-assaulted child tends to not reporting the assault. It reflects sexual assault issue in America in 1999.
Ontological Metaphor in Adele’s Selected Song Lyrics
Authors: Maya Bindra Gisca
Published: July 2019

This article discusses the ontological metaphor found in Adele’s songs. It aims to determine the types of ontological metaphor and their meanings. Lakoff and Johnson’s theory of conceptual metaphor is used in analyzing the data. From 21 data collected entity and substance metaphor (11 data) is the type of metaphor mostly used followed by container (6 data), 6 data belong to personification (6 data). And entity and substance metaphor (2). By using metaphor, the writer of those song lyrics wants to give deep impression and deeper meaning rather than to use literal language.
Brightness Mode and Color Doppler Ultrasound in Differential Diagnosis of Breast Lesions in Saudi Females
Authors: Hashim Hashim A. , Mahmoud Mustafa Z. , Alonazi Batil , Aldosary Hassan , Alrashdi Jameelah S. , Alabdulrazaq Fahad A. , Almowalad Anood H.
Published: July 2019

Objective:

The aim of the study was to identify the pathological characteristics of benign and malignant breast lesions among Saudi females using brightness mode (B-mode) and color Doppler ultrasound (US).

Materials and Methods:

This study was retrospectively carried out in a single center in the Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A convenient method of sampling was used to include all patients referred for different diagnosis during the period of January 2016 and December 2018. A sample size of 100 cases was selected with 50% of the cases being benign breast lesions, while the rest were malignant. The data collection instruments comprised data collection sheets, while a Philips US system with a 9 MHz linear probe was used to give the differential results. The results were considered significant whenP< 0.05. The statistical diagnostic test was used to detect sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of US in the differential diagnosis of breast lesions in Saudi females.

Results:

B-mode and color Doppler US findings of breast mass measurements, shape, echotexture, and the presence and absence of vascularity present a sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 97.09%, 80.65%, and 93.28% in the diagnosis of benign and malignant breast masses.

Conclusion:

In Saudi females with dense breasts, the risk of breast cancer development is increased. Moreover, B-mode in combination with color Doppler US was highly determined the results of differential diagnosis for any breast lesions.
Popular Integration Grids Can Result in Large Errors in DFT-Computed Free Energies
Authors: Bootsma Andrea N. , Wheeler Steven
Published: July 2019

Density functional theory (DFT) has emerged as a powerful tool for analyzing organic and organometallic systems and proved remarkably accurate in computing the small free energy differences that underpin many chemical phenomena (e.g. regio- and stereoselective reactions). We show that the lack of rotational invariance of popular DFT integration grids reveals large uncertainties in computed free energies for some isomerizations, torsional barriers, and regio- and stereoselective reactions. The result is that predictions based on DFT-computed free energies for many systems can change qualitatively depending on molecular orientation. For example, for a metal-free propargylation of benzaldehyde, predicted enantioselectivities based on B97-D/def2-TZVP free energies using the popular (75,302) integration grid can vary from 62:38 to 99:1 by simply rotating the transition state structures. Relative free energies for the regiocontrolling transition state structures for an Ir-catalyzed C–H functionalization reaction computed using M06/6-31G(d,p)/LANL2DZ and the same grid can vary by more than 5 kcal/mol, resulting in predicted regioselectivities that range anywhere from 14:86 to >99:1. Errors of these magnitudes occur for different functionals and basis sets, are potentially widespread among modern applications of DFT, and can be reduced by using much denser integration grids than commonly employed.
Synthesis and characterization of new diacid monomers and poly (ester-imide) s: a study of thermal property relationship and solubility
Authors: Ruaa Jameel Kamel  , Mohammed Ali Mutar  , Farah Safi Khlewee
Published: July 2019

Two dicarboxylic acids [2,2'-(((4-hydroxyphenyl) methylene) bis (3-Bromo-4,1- phenylene)) bis (1,3 dioxoisoindoline 5 carboxylic acid)) and 2,2 '(((2,4dichlorophenyl) methylene) bis (4,1-phenylene)) bis (1,3-dioxoisoindoline-5-carboxylic acid)] were made by the reaction of pyromellitic anhydride (PMDA) with diamine in a solvent of g pyridine/glacial acetic acid at refluxing temperature. The organization of the diacid monomers is defined by FTIR and 1H-NMR spectroscopy. The sequence of new poly (ester-imide) s are arranged of two di acids and aromatic diols: [Bis (4hydroxyphenyl) 2 furelmethaneand 4,4'((1,4phenylene (methanylyidene)) bis (azanylylidene)) diphenol] by employing the polycondensation in the company of the dibutyltine dilaurate as a catalyst. The PEIs were defined by FTIR, 1HNMR, and TGA. Poly (ester-imide) s showed excellent solubility in polar aprotic solutions because of the existence of flexible groups in the polymer backbone. Furthermore, they displayed better thermal constancy, and the heat at that 10% loss of weight happened about700 to 800°C.
Nota Editorial
Authors: Ruano Ibarra Elizabeth Del Socorro
Published: July 2019

Prezadas leitoras e leitores.Com a publicação do dossiê intitulado Estados, territórios e autodeterminação indígena na América Latina, a Interethnic@ objetiva contribuir com a divulgação das comunicações apresentadas no Simpósio “Estados plurinacionais, territórios e autodeterminação indígena: o desafio epistemológico da reflexão decolonial”, no âmbito do Primeiro Congresso Internacional dos Povos Indígenas da América Latina (CIPIAL), realizado na cidade de Oaxaca (México), no ano de 2013.Desse modo, também busca somar-se as propostas epistêmicas que destacam as reflexões produzidas por investigadores e agentes locais, objetivando o diálogo intercultural. No entanto, preservando a avaliação por pares e o rigor acadêmico no processo editorial. A generosidade das autoras e autores e de Sandra Nascimento, organizadora do simpósio e deste dossiê, foram fundamentais para a compilação desses trabalhos que publicamos sob as modalidades de artigos e comunicações.Os trabalhos deste dossiê apresentam análises diferenciadas sobre as relações interétnicas a partir de diversos contextos nacionais das Américas – Colômbia, Chile, Equador, México, Peru e Venezuela, em perspectiva histórica e muldisciplinar – Antropologia, Ciência Política, Relações Internacionais, e Sociologia. Assim, a Interethnic@ continua avançando na consolidação da sua missão institucional orientada para a compreensão de ditas relações e propiciando debates entre estudiosos das Ciências Sociais, em particular a Antropologia, e com sujeitos epistêmicos para além do campo acadêmico.A publicação do presente volume confirma também o compromisso institucional da Interethnic@ na busca pela afirmação política e científica das relações interétnicas e raciais como campo de pesquisa. Nesse proposito, de um lado, salienta-se a importância de aunar esforços para garantir a qualidade e periodicidade das publicações da revista. De outro, a necessidade de promover a publicação e divulgação de análises autônomas e resilientes diante dos crescentes desafios impostos pelo acirramento da mercantilização do conhecimento.Salientamos também a contribuição dos pareceristas, dos graduandos e pós-graduandos da equipe de apoio, da assessoria, do comitê e do conselho editorial da Interethnic@. Esse esforço cotidiano e voluntário permite a vitalidade da nossa revista.Elizabeth Ruano IbarraEditora