bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the process of Acquiring Musical Instruments from El Sistema. Towards an Ecological Epistemology in Music Education
Authors: Di Niscia Attilio Lafontant
Published: January 2018

This article aims to make visible the relationship between the exploitation of tonewoods in the Global South and the acquisition strategy of stringed musical instruments rubbed and pulsed for El Sistema Nacional de Coros y Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Venezuela (from now on, El Sistema) since 2007. This is the period in which this programme began to receive a great deal of national and international funding, with a view to including one million youngsters in the programme by 2019. The nature of this study is documentary, as it involves the application of content analysis to the acquisition plans of Fundamusical (the El Sistema's governing body). In addition, a correlation was made between this strategy for the acquisition of musical instruments and the information provided by environmentalists who demand an unprecedented deforestation in the Global South, in which Chinese companies position themselves as the world's leading importers of musical instruments and importers of tonewoods. Finally, it is evident that behind the rhetoric of social welfare, scenarios of environmental injustice continue to be reproduced to supply instruments to El Sistema. The decolonization of such practices must incorporate an ecological epistemology that allows us to trace the reciprocal influence between the Cartesian anthropocentric vision of music education and its impact on the current socio-environmental crisis.
Science: How to solve problems
Authors: Sargent Marianne
Published: January 2018

This is the seventh in a series of extracts from the book, Developing Early Science Skills Outdoors, which explores ideas for providing children with opportunities to learn outside.
‘One friendly face can make all the difference’
Authors: Hart Karen
Published: January 2018

Evidence points to the fact that today's parents of young children are among the loneliest people in society. Karen Hart looks at the underlying causes and explores how early years practitioners can offer a life-line.
IFCC Working Group Recommendations for Assessing Commutability Part 3: Using the Calibration Effectiveness of a Reference Material
Authors: Budd Jeffrey R , Weykamp Cas , Rej Robert , MacKenzie Finlay , Ceriotti Ferruccio , Greenberg Neil , Camara Johanna E , Schimmel Heinz , Vesper Hubert W , Keller Thomas , Delatour Vincent , Panteghini Mauro , Burns Chris , Miller W Greg
Published: January 2018

A process is described to assess the commutability of a reference material (RM) intended for use as a calibrator based on its ability to fulfill its intended use in a calibration traceability scheme to produce equivalent clinical sample (CS) results among different measurement procedures (MPs) for the same measurand. Three sources of systematic error are elucidated in the context of creating the calibration model for translating MP signals to measurand amounts: calibration fit, calibrator level trueness, and commutability. An example set of 40 CS results from 7 MPs is used to illustrate estimation of bias and variability for each MP. The candidate RM is then used to recalibrate each MP, and its effectiveness in reducing the systematic error among the MPs within an acceptable level of equivalence based on medical requirements confirms its commutability for those MPs. The RM is declared noncommutable for MPs for which, after recalibration, the CS results do not agree with those from other MPs. When a lack of agreement is found, other potential causes, including lack of calibration fit, should be investigated before concluding the RM is noncommutable. The RM is considered fit for purpose for those MPs where commutability is demonstrated.
Mecanismos de atención materno infantiles en dos contextos comparativos: México-Beijing
Authors: Orozco Saul Erika Gabriela , Peña Sánchez Edith Yesenia
Published: January 2018

Los mecanismos de atención realizados por la madre de familia forman parte del proceso salud-enfermedad-atención para resolver problemas de salud presentados en el ámbito doméstico. Estos mecanismos emplean recursos de los diferentes sistemas de atención y varían de acuerdo al conocimiento de la enfermedad o padecimiento, la consulta de los profesionales de salud, el acceso a recursos terapéuticos, la resolución del problema o la reformulación de una nueva búsqueda de atención; todo esto integrado a un contexto cultural en donde interactúan la madre y el infante. A partir de la perspectiva antropológica, el presente estudio pretende analizar los componentes, las barreras y estrategias que fueronutilizados por cinco mujeres mexicanas migrantes, habitantes de Beijing, durante episodios de enfermedad infantil. La metodología empleada es de corte etnográfico a través de entrevistas estructuradas con las informantes y observación participante de los casos. La información se integra en cuatro categorías base asociadas a los mecanismos de atención: percepción materna del problema, accesibilidad a los recursos terapéuticos, su eficacia y el surgimiento de nuevos problemas. Los resultados describen las adaptaciones de los cuidados maternos en los mecanismos de atención durante padecimientos infantiles respiratorios a causa de las importantes barreras culturales presentadas dada la condición de migrantes.
A novel approach: combining dental enamel hypoplasia and paleoparasitological analysis in medieval Islamic individuals buried in Santarém (Portugal)
Authors: Cunha Daniela , Santos Ana Luísa , Matias António , Sianto Luciana
Published: January 2018

Paleopathological and paleoparasitological studies seek evidences to understand health and disease in past populations. These two approaches are often used independently despite the obvious importance of its complementary. This paper aims to explore the possible relation between a common indicator of childhood stress and infection by intestinal parasites. Thirty adult individuals from the Islamic necropolis of Santarém (9th-12th cent. AD) were macroscopically examined for linear enamel hypoplasia. Sediment from the pelvis and skull of each skeleton were observed under the optical microscope in search of helminth eggs. Hypoplasic defects were identified in 46.67% of the individuals, mostly on canines and incisors. Eggs from Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura were identified respectively in 4 and 2 individuals. The Fisher’s exact test was performed to analyze whether the individuals with evidences of stress in early childhood were more prone to helminth infections or death at younger ages. Although these variables were shown to be independent, this exploratory study highlights the contribution of combining paleopathological and paleoparasitological methods to address the long-term impact of the physiological stress exposure in early life on the immune system. Furthermore, variety of factors that could have influenced these results are discussed and interpreted in a biocultural perspective.
Testing the conditional correlations and volatility spillovers between US and ASEAN Islamic stock markets: A Multivariate GARCH Analysis
Authors: Sakti Muhammad Rizky Prima
Published: January 2018

This study examines the conditional correlations and volatility spillovers between the US and ASEAN Islamic stock markets. The empirical design uses MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) Islamic indexes as it adopted stringent restriction to include companies in sharia list. By using a three multivariate GARCH models (BEKK, diagonal VECH, and CCC model), we find evidence of returns and volatility spillovers from the US to the ASEAN Islamic stock markets. However, as the estimated time-varying conditional correlations and volatilities indicate there is still a room for diversification benefits, particularly in the single markets. The Islamic MSCI of Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore are less correlate to the US MSCI Islamic index. The implication is that foreign investors may benefit from the reduction of risk by adding the Islamic stocks in those countries.
The Effectiveness of Zakah, Infaq, Sadaqah (ZIS) Management by BAZDA to Improve the Welfare of Society in Central Java
Authors: Sulistyo Heru , Cahyono Budhi
Published: January 2018

The big potential of Zakah, infaq, and Sadaqah (ZIS) in Central Java is one of the instruments for reducing poverty and improving the welfare of the society. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of management ZIS optimally so as to make a significant contribution to poverty reduction and improved well-being. Regulation No. 23 of 2011 on the management of Zakah has provided the legal basis which is very strong in the management of Zakah, by collecting, distributing, and accountability of it.The unit of analysis in this study is the Bazda in Central Java Province.  The sample is four districts/cities, including: the city and regency of Semarang, Jepara and Demak district. In addition, the study respondents aremanagers of Bazda, muzzaki, and mustahik in four districts/cities.The findings show that all Bazda have already had database on muzaki and mustahik, but still incomplete, so it cannot be done for the sake of collecting and mapping the distribution of ZIS effectively and efficiently. Moreover, the condition of the building, infrastructure and operational funds sourced budgets have not been able to support the operations and performance of the collection, distribution and reporting effectively and efficiently. Distribution and utilization of ZIS is dominated for the fulfillment of consumer needs and focused on the areas of health, education and social, while, empowering productive business activities is still slightly low, so that it is necessary to have a paradigm shift in the management of the ZIS to make mustahikbecome more productive. It is required a coordinated and integrated cooperation between Bazda District/City, Baz Districts, the regency/state, enterprises, SOEs and private agencies in order to collect ZIS effectively and efficiently and not only dominated merely by the civil servants. Reporting and accountability system, so far, has been conducted in a transparent and accountable through a written report to the District / City Government and Parliament, but some Bazdado not provide it to mustahikin detail, either in book form or through the WEB. Only the district of Jepara which has a complete reporting system, regular, detailed and printed in book form to be sent to the Government, Parliament, and the muzaki of related parties.
Islamic Banking - Value Added Intellectual Coeficient (IB-VAIC) as an Intellectual Capital Proxy Indonesian Islamic Banking
Authors: Pratiwi Ema , Kadry Rahmad
Published: January 2018

The main idea of this research is to make the concept of intellectual capital as the most valuable intangible assets for the company. Basically, tangible assets which is owned by the company is also controlled by humans. This study offers Islamic Banking-Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (IB-VAICTM) modified the model pulic by Ulum (2013) as a performance measurement of intellectual capital of Islamic banking in Indonesia. This study also makes Islamic banks rank in term of Best Performance Index (BPI) which is measured using IB-VAIC™. The data used are annual reports, particularly financial performance and balance sheet, obtained either through the official website of each bank as well as from BI website. This study finds that during the study period (2010-2014), the overall performance of Islamic banking in Indonesia in the category of "good performers" with a score of VAIC 2.57. The results also indicates that individual banks that including into the category of "top performers" are three (3) banks, "good performers" 4 (four) Bank and "common performers" 4 (four) Bank. The limitations of this study is that the data used only 11 (eleven) Commercial Bank (BUS) in Indonesia, while the overall number of banks per January 2015 was 197.
MODEL TRANSISI PENINGKATAN PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DESA: Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Industri Kreatif Kerajinan Batik di Desa Krebet, Kabupaten Bantul
Authors: Al-Kautsari Mirza Maulana
Published: January 2018

Pemberdayaan masyarakat merupakan proses penyadaran masayarakat yang dilakukan secara transformatif, partisipatif dan berkesinambungan melalui peningkatan kemampuan dan bertujuan untuk menangani berbagai persoalan hidup supaya tercapai cita-cita yang diharapakan. Tujuan penelitiannya adalah untuk mendeskripsikan proses pemberdayaan masyarakat oleh Industri Kerajinan Batik Kayu di Desa krebet. Metode penelitian ini dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dan narasumber direkrut dengan cara Purposive Sampling, di mana narasumber utama dipilih sesuai ketegorisasi dari peneliti, yakni Kepala/ketua Industri, Pengrajin Batik dan Pengunjung. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui industri kerajinan batik kayu di Desa Krebet adalah melalui partisipasi masyarakat. Model partisipasi masyarakat sebagai berikut: pengembangan ketrampilan/skill, pemberian pengetahuan, melakukan pendampingan, manajemen tugas pengrajin, peningkatan perekonomian dan pengembangan desa wisata.
WARUNG BERES SEBAGAI MODAL SOSIAL MENINGKATKANAN PRODUKTIFITAS EKONOMI UMAT: Studi Pemberdayaan Komunitas oleh Lembaga Amil Zakat Dompet Dhuafa Jogja di Kabupaten Gunungkidul
Authors: Moh Abu Suhud Sriharini Dan
Published: January 2018

Kemiskinan merupakan masalah sosial yang bersifat global yang dihadapi dan menjadi perhatian dunia. Dalam ajaran Islam, untuk mengatasi kemiskinan dan dianggap jitu adalah zakat. Apabila zakat dikelola dengan baik dan pendistribusiannya tepat sasaran maka dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan umat sehingga bisa mengatasi kemiskinan. Misalkan, salah satu lembaga pengelola dana zakat yang memiliki program pemberdayaan masyarakat adalah Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta. Pada lembaga ini telah memiliki bidang yang secara khusus melakukan pengembangan ekonomi dengan konsep Warung Beres—singkatan dari Bersih Enak Sehat. Dengan begitu, artikel ini mendeskripsikan bagaimana konsep, strategi, dan dampak program Warung Beres bagi masyarakat yang tergabung dalam Kelompok Kerja di Kecamatan Playen Kabupaten Gunungkidul. Artikel ini yang ditulis merupakan pengembangan dari metode penelitian kualitatif-studi kasus. Hasil simpulan dalam artikel ini terbagi ke dalam tiga kontens, yaitu (1) konsep Warung Beres adalah upaya pemberdayaan ekonomi bagi para pedagang kali lima khususnya pedagang angkringan melalui pendekatan penerapan prinsip hidup bersih sehat; (2) implementasi program dalam pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui Warung Beres melalui beberapa tahapan kegiatan yang dilalui antara lain: pelatihan usaha angkringan, bantuan modal peralatan usaha, membentuk paguyuban pedagang angkringan “Warung Beres Gunungkidul”; (3) dampak program bagi peningkatan  perekonomian adalah terbangun sikap dan perilaku bisnis angkringan yang berorientasi pada bersih, enak dan sehat, memiliki peralatan usaha yang lebih meningkat, memiliki paguyuban para pedagang angkringan, mendapat kemudahan dalam meminjam modal usaha, dan peningkatan pendapatan. Dari hasil simpulan ini, diharapkan memiliki kontribusi nyata dalam bidang pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan pemberdayaan masyarakat dan menjadi output pengembangan kebijakan pemerintah dalam menyusun program anti-kemiskinan.
KAJIAN KETERSAMBUNGAN SANAD (ITTIŞĀL AL-SANAD)
Authors: Anshori Muhammad
Published: January 2018

The study of sanad’s quality was so broad then implies to the existence of ittiṣāl and inqiṭā’ al-sanad. The muttaṣi al-sanad hadith might be claimed a probable ṣahih when it is examined with al-jarḥ wa al-ta’dīl. In line to that, the muttaṣi al-sanad might be also questioned about the linked riwayat to Nabi (marfū’), as there were also some hadith which linked the sanad to sahabat (mauqūf) or tabi’in (maqṭū’). And so does to the term fake hadith within ilmu al-Muṣṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīṡ which is called mauḍū’. This paper then starts to problematize why it is so important to study the level of fake hadith while at the same time a counter statement says that it came from a concept brought by former ulama and agreed by most today’s ulama. In another part, this paper argues that the term ittiṣāl al-sanad may be applied or contextualized in daily life, specifically within educational concern as long as academia within this study elaborate a broader scope, such as both matan and sanad field of study.
MEDIA DAN GENDER (Studi Deskriptif Representasi Stereotipe Perempuan dalam Iklan di Televisi Swasta)
Authors: Astuti Yanti Dwi
Published: January 2018

Gender stereotypes in television advertising have become a topic of a long debate, especially among media scholars. The case became a serious problem, because of gender bias ads will affect the way we think about the role and way of functioning of gender in society. This study describes how television commercials have given gender role stereotypes against women. It is becoming important to be studied further to see how people receive messages about gender norms. This study uses descriptive analytical method that aims to describe forms of stereotypical representations of women in television commercials. Research results obtained are in the advertising power generating imaging products has been taking part in cultivating stereotypes that have been embedded in women. Social symbols that had been attached to female and then processed further creatively by the advertisers to bring more products to be offered by the willingness of consumers. Products are offered in the form of soaps, detergents, Handbody, supplements are powerful medicine, food and other women always use the icon as a significant sales tool. Key Words: Media, Gender, Stereotipe, Commercials, Television
Presentation, Representation, and Museumification in Heritage Tourism: The Case of Hongkeng Hakka Earth Building Folk Cultural Village
Authors: Zhang Lijun
Published: January 2018

UNESCO’s placement of the large, multi-story communal vernacular buildings known as tulou (土楼, rammed earth building) on its World Heritage List, and the touristic development that followed, has produced great social transformations among the Hakka people of Southeast China who reside in these impressive dwellings. My research explores the impact of UNESCO-inspired tourism on community life in Hongkeng village (Yongding Hakka Tulou Folk Culture Village). In this brief essay, I explore the local reshaping of space and social relationships to illustrate the ways that heritage tourism transforms everyday life and local culture. My special interest in the larger project from which this essay draws is the ways that local people negotiate such transformations. The negotiation process involves local people adapting to the new heritage phenomenon and navigating situations of frequent cultural contact and regular conflicts of interest. On the one hand, heritage and tourism contribute to the museumification of local life and culture. Local government and natives consciously or subconsciously represent their identity and tradition as well as produce localness through the decoration and reshaping of local living space. On the other hand, heritage tourism activities result in new forms of social interaction that challenge local genealogical social structure and family relationships. In such circumstances, new modes and patterns of community interaction and local cultural practices are generated under the transformative forces of heritage and tourism. My investigations into the spatial, cultural, and social spheres of local life in Hongkeng aim to help understand the transformation of an indigenous community while it is engaging in (and with) heritage practices such as listing, landmarking, representation, historical recreation, cultural commodification, and touristic management.
Position of the European Union in the Global Trade System
Authors: Jovićević Mladen , Janjetović Željko
Published: January 2018

Only a few decades ago, the main drivers of globalization were the exchange of goods and capital flows, while the global trading system of today, fuelled by rapid technological changes increasingly bases itself on knowledge. The Key events - such as the use of the Internet and the increasingly important role of the rising countries economies - have contributed to a faster global exchange, but to a new nature as well. In order to illustrate the scope of the increase, perhaps it would be the best to mention the fact that in the 1970’s the share of trade in the world GDP amounted to 20%, whereas today it makes about one half. On the other hand, modern products represent compounds of raw materials, components, technologies and services originating from different areas and different continents, which has globalized the products themselves. In such conditions of the market competition, imposed by globalization and liberalization, for the European Union to remain as a leader, it had to prepare a sound and well-founded foreign policy strategy. The aim of this paper is to analyse the current position of the European Union in the global trading system, instruments of foreign trade policy, goals, foreign trade and the main challenges placed before the Union.
Reforms of the Community Agrarian Policy: Misconception or New Agricultural Architecture?
Authors: Spasojević Boris , Đukić Aleksandar , Stanković Dragan
Published: January 2018

The European Union is the most complex and by any aspect the most unique example of a regional economic integration. Its origin, evolution and survival are based on a common legislative and institutional framework. The so-called common policies implemented in a number of economic and non-economic areas are particularly distinctive. Most of them are implemented on two levels: national and communal. The only common policy that is fully implemented at the European Union level is the Community Agrarian Policy (CAP), whereas the agriculture has the highest expenditure in the communal budget. The function of CAP is primarily economic as its goals are strictly related to economic issues: price stability of agricultural products, productivity growth, higher wages for the farmers, etc. The CAP strengthens the Union’s social cohesion, which is of utmost importance in times of constant crises, BREXIT and other extreme instabilities. For this reason, the CAP has been in the processes of continuous reforms (MacShary, Mansholt and those of recent times) for decades, in order to increase its efficiency and justify enormous financial investments. The CAP results depend on the achievement of preset objectives and the exchange of agricultural products and food that the European Union generates globally. It has been demonstrated that the CAP is a significant common policy, both in achieving economic goals and in the sphere of strengthening communal cohesion.
Impact of Some Overseas Monetary Variables on Indonesia: SVAR Approach
Authors: Subagyo Ahmad , Witjaksono Armanto
Published: January 2018

This study aims to investigate how the influence of monetary variables from abroad to Indonesia’s monetary conditions. This study uses exchange rate variables, interest rates of U.S. central banks, world oil prices and interest rates of Indonesian banks. This study proposes a short-term SVAR analysis using FEVD and IRF as an additional analysis tool. From the research done in the explanation that with SVAR model that in the proposal is less precise, the result for IRF and FEVD analysis can not be made as additional material of analysis tool from SVAR model which in proposal.
Rare earth element contents of the Lusi mud: An attempt to identify the environmental origin of the hot mudflow in East Java – Indonesia
Authors: Agustawijaya Didi Supriadi , Karyadi Karyadi , Krisnayanti Baiq Dewi , Sutanto Sutanto
Published: January 2018

The Sidoarjo mudflow in East Java, Indonesia, has been erupting since May 29
Nordic Model of Subregional Co-operation
Authors: Grzela Joanna
Published: January 2018

Nordic co-operation is renowned throughout the world and perceived as the collaboration of a group of countries which are similar in their views and activities. The main pillars of the Nordic model of co-operation are the tradition of constitutional principles, activity of public movements and organisations, freedom of speech, equality, solidarity, and respect for the natural environment. In connection with labour and entrepreneurship, these elements are the features of a society which favours efficiency, a sense of security and balance between an individual and a group. Currently, the collaboration is a complex process, including many national, governmental and institutional connections which form the “Nordic family”.
Human Security of the Indigenous Peoples in the Arctic. The Sami Case
Authors: Szpak Agnieszka
Published: January 2018

For many years, indigenous peoples, their rights, culture and identity have been neglected. This depressing statement also refers to the Sami who reside in the Arctic. This paper presents the understanding of the term “indigenous peoples” and a number of their rights, including the right to selfdetermination. Their implementation is necessary for human security as they empower indigenous peoples to make decisions in matters that affect them. The author examines the concept of human security and the threats to this security in the Arctic in particular to the Sami as well as the most important provisions in international legal documents regarding the rights of indigenous peoples which include references to human security.
Cohomology of p-groups of nilpotency class smaller than p
Authors: Díaz Ramos Antonio , Garaialde Ocaña Oihana , González-Sánchez Jon
Published: January 2018

Let p be a prime number, let d be an integer and let G be a d-generated finite p-group of nilpotency class smaller than p. Then the number of possible isomorphism types for the mod p cohomology algebra

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Quotient of information matrices in comparison of linear experiments for quadratic estimation
Authors: Stępniak Czesław
Published: January 2018

The ordering of normal linear experiments with respect to quadratic estimation, introduced by Stępniak in [Ann. Inst. Statist. Math. A 49 (1997), 569-584], is extended here to the experiments involving the nuisance parameters. Typical experiments of this kind are induced by allocations of treatments in the blocks. Our main tool, called quotient of information matrices, may be interesting itself. It is known that any orthogonal allocation of treatments in blocks is optimal with respect to linear estimation of all treatment contrasts. We show that such allocation is, however, not optimal for quadratic estimation.
Weighted multilinear p-adic Hardy operators and commutators
Authors: Liu Ronghui , Zhou Jiang
Published: January 2018

In this paper, the weighted multilinear p-adic Hardy operators are introduced, and their sharp bounds are obtained on the product of p-adic Lebesgue spaces, and the product of p-adic central Morrey spaces, the product of p-adic Morrey spaces, respectively. Moreover, we establish the boundedness of commutators of the weighted multilinear p-adic Hardy operators on the product of p-adic central Morrey spaces. However, it’s worth mentioning that these results are different from that on Euclidean spaces due to the special structure of the p-adic fields.
Neuromuscular, Biochemical, Endocrine, and Mood Responses to Small-Sided Games' Training in Professional Soccer
Authors: Sparkes William , Turner Anthony , Weston Matthew , Russell Mark , Johnston Michael , Kilduff Liam
Published: January 2018

William, S, Turner, AN, Weston, M, Russell, M, Johnston, MJ, and Kilduff, LP. Neuromuscular, biochemical, endocrine, and mood responses to small-sided games' training in professional soccer. J Strength Cond Res 32(9): 2569–2576, 2018—The 24-hour responses to small-sided games' (SSGs) soccer training were characterized. Professional soccer players (n = 16) performed SSG's (4vs4 + goalkeepers; 6 × 7-minutes, 2-minute interset recovery) with performance (peak power output [PPO] and jump height [JH]), physiological (blood creatine kinase [CK], lactate, salivary testosterone, and cortisol), and mood measures collected before (baseline), and after (immediately; 0, +2, and +24 hours). For PPO and JH, possibly small-moderate reductions occurred at 0 hour (−1.1 W·kg−1; ±0.9 W·kg−1, −3.2 cm; ±1.9 cm, respectively), before returning to baseline at +2 hours (trivial), and declining thereafter (small-moderate effect) at +24 hours (−0.9 W·kg−1; ±0.8 W·kg−1, −2.5 cm; ±1.2 cm, respectively). Lactate increased at 0 hours (likely large; +1.3 mmol·L−1; ±0.5 mmol·L−1), reduced at +2 hours (likely-small; −0.5 mmol·L−1; ±0.2 mmol·L−1), and returned to baseline at 24 hours (trivial). A very likely small increase in CK occurred at 0 hour (+97 μ·L−1; ±28 μ·L−1), persisting for +24 hours (very likely small; +94 μ·L−1; ±49 μ·L−1). Possibly small increases in testosterone (+20 pg·ml−1; ±29 pg·ml−1) occurred at 0 hour, before likely moderate declines at +2 hours (−61 pg·ml−1; ±21 pg·ml−1) returning to baseline at +24 hours (trivial). For cortisol, possibly small decreases occurred at 0 hour (−0.09 μg·dl−1; ±0.16 μg·dl−1), before likely large decreases at +2 hours (−0.39 μg·dl−1; ±0.12 μg·dl−1), which persisted for 24 hours (likely small; −0.12 μg·dl−1; ±0.11 μg·dl−1). Mood was disturbed by SSG's at 0 hour (likely moderate; +13.6 AU, ±5.6 AU) and +2 hours (likely small; +7.9 AU; ±5.0 AU), before returning to baseline at +24 hours (trivial). The movement demands of SSG's result in a bimodal recovery pattern of neuromuscular function and perturbations in physiological responses and mood for up to 24 hours. Accordingly, when programming soccer training, SSG's should be periodized throughout the competitive week with submaximal technical/tactical activities.
Effects of Contrast Strength vs. Plyometric Training on Lower-Limb Explosive Performance, Ability to Change Direction and Neuromuscular Adaptation in Soccer Players
Authors: Hammami Mehrez , Gaamouri Nawel , Shephard Roy J. , Chelly Mohamed Souhaiel
Published: January 2018

Hammami, M, Gaamouri, N, Shephard, RJ, and Chelly, MS. Effects of contrast strength vs. plyometric training on lower-limb explosive performance, ability to change direction and neuromuscular adaptation in soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 33(8): 2094–2103, 2019—The aim was to compare the effects of 2 differing 8-week in-season strength training programs (contrast strength training [CST] vs. plyometric training [PT]) on selected performance tests (5 and 40 m sprints, S 4 × 5 m change of direction test, squat jump [SJ] and countermovement jump [CMJ], leg peak power on a cycle-ergometer force-velocity test, 1 repetition maximal half-squat, and electromyographic [EMG] activity of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and rectus femoris muscles during vertical jump tests). Forty male soccer players (age = 15.8 ± 0.4 years; body mass = 58.8 ± 6.3 kg; body height = 1.74 ± 0.06 m; body fat = 10.5 ± 1.9%) were divided between a contrast strength group (CSG, n = 14), plyometric group (PG, n = 14), and control group (CG, n = 12). Both training programs enhanced sprint performance (p < 0.001 in 5 m; p ≤ 0.05 in 40 m) and change of direction test scores (p < 0.001) relative to controls. The plyometric group and CSG increased SJ height relative to the CG, with a slightly greater response in CSG compared with PG (p ≤ 0.05). Most CMJ scores increased significantly in both CSG and PG relative to the CG, with no intergroup differences in training response. Most force-velocity scores increased significantly in the CSG relative to PG and CG. The EMG parameters also increased in the CSG relative to both PG and CG. In summary, most measures of athletic performance in male soccer players were enhanced after CST and PT. However, the improvement of physical performance was better with 8 weeks of CST than with PT. Thus, coaches should be encouraged to include CST as an element of in-season conditioning.
Can Caffeine Intake Improve Neuromuscular and Technical-Tactical Performance During Judo Matches?
Authors: Athayde Marina Saldanha da Silva , Lima Kons Rafael , Detanico Daniele
Published: January 2018

Athayde, MSdS, Lima Kons, R, and Detanico, D. Can caffeine intake improve neuromuscular and technical-tactical performance during judo matches? J Strength Cond Res 32(11): 3095–3102, 2018—This study aimed to verify the effect of caffeine intake on blood lactate concentrations and neuromuscular and technical-tactical performance during simulated judo matches. Fourteen male judo athletes received capsules containing caffeine or placebo and were evaluated in both conditions. Before the baseline and 1 hour after the caffeine/placebo intake, athletes performed the countermovement jump (CMJ) test, handgrip strength, judogi grip strength test (JGST), and blood samples were collected. Subsequently, the athletes were submitted to three 5-minute matches with 15-minute intervals. All neuromuscular tests were performed and blood samples were taken during the matches' intervals. Significant interaction between condition and time (p = 0.01) was found for blood lactate concentrations. No interaction between condition and time was verified for CMJ performance (p > 0.05), handgrip strength (p > 0.05), JGST performance (p = 0.32), and number of attacks (p = 0.97). However, for all variables, a significant decrease was observed throughout time (p ≤ 0.05). According to clinical results (magnitude-based inference), we identified that post-match 2 and post-match 3 showed higher effect (most likely positive effect) regarding delta caffeine—placebo than other moments (pre-match and post-match 1) for blood lactate. Caffeine increased the estimated glycolytic contribution over the matches; however, it did not induce improvements in neuromuscular performance or number of attacks.
Analysis of Energy Properties and Failure Modes of Heat-Treated Granite in Dynamic Splitting Test
Authors: Wang Z. L. , Shi G. Y. , Wang J. G. , Zhang Z. H.
Published: January 2018

Dynamic Brazilian disc (or splitting) tests were carried out to study the characteristics of energy dissipation and failure behavior of heat-treated granite under impact loading. Six groups of granite samples were treated at the temperatures of 25°C, 100°C, 300°C, 500°C, 700°C, and 900°C, respectively. Each group of heat-treated samples was tested with three impact velocities of 5.4, 7.7 and 13.7 m/s in a modified split Hopkinson pressure bar. An average change rate of incident energy (ACRIE) was proposed to characterize the loading rate effect. The effects of treatment temperature and ACRIE on the energy dissipation and the failure patterns of samples under impact loading were investigated. The results show that the energy dissipation of the granite decreases with the increase of treatment temperature but increases with the increase of the ACRIE. A rise in treatment temperature or ACRIE may lead to smaller size and greater number of sample fragments. The effect of treatment temperature becomes more obvious as the ACRIE increases. The energy utilization ratio of the granite is generally less than 30 % and has an opposite effect when compared to the loading rate. In addition, the dynamic tensile strength of the samples increases almost linearly with the transmitted wave energy. These studies also indicate that the resistance of rock against tensile failure can be well characterized from the perspective of energy dissipation.
Study of the Size and Shape of Synapses in the Juvenile Rat Somatosensory Cortex with 3D Electron Microscopy
Authors: Santuy Andrea , Rodríguez José-Rodrigo , DeFelipe Javier , Merchán-Pérez Angel
Published: January 2018

Changes in the size of the synaptic junction are thought to have significant functional consequences. We used focused ion beam milling and scanning electron microscopy (FIB/SEM) to obtain stacks of serial sections from the six layers of the rat somatosensory cortex. We have segmented in 3D a large number of synapses (n= 6891) to analyze the size and shape of excitatory (asymmetric) and inhibitory (symmetric) synapses, using dedicated software. This study provided three main findings. Firstly, the mean synaptic sizes were smaller for asymmetric than for symmetric synapses in all cortical layers. In all cases, synaptic junction sizes followed a log-normal distribution. Secondly, most cortical synapses had disc-shaped postsynaptic densities (PSDs; 93%). A few were perforated (4.5%), while a smaller proportion (2.5%) showed a tortuous horseshoe-shaped perimeter. Thirdly, the curvature was larger for symmetric than for asymmetric synapses in all layers. However, there was no correlation between synaptic area and curvature.
Jokio skirtumo? „Jautrių“ tekstų vertimas
Authors: Wardle Mary
Published: January 2018

[full article, abstract in English; abstract in Lithuanian]

Just like ideas of ‘equivalence’, the concept of ‘sameness’ in translation is not a neutral, univocal one: its interpretation can shift both diachronically and synchronically, with a variety of factors, be they individual or collective, influencing the outcome. This paper intends to investigate a specific example from one author’s work in translation with a view to highlighting the role played by social norms and ideological beliefs in the production and reception of translated texts. Rosamond Lehmann (1901–1990) was an English writer, close to the Bloomsbury Set and author of several popular, critically acclaimed novels. However, her ‘scandalous’ narratives – including extra-marital affairs, gay and lesbian characters and abortion – perhaps rather predictably, provoked some strong reactions in Britain. Although all her books were translated with great success in France, it is perhaps surprising that four of her novels were published in Italy during the years of the Fascist regime. This paper outlines the French and Italian versions of The Weather in the Streets, published in 1936 and 1938 respectively, within their historical context.
Svetimžodžių perteikimas verčiant grožinę literatūrą. atvejo analizė
Authors: Klioštoraitytė Rasa
Published: January 2018

[full article, abstract in English; abstract in Lithuanian]
Relación entre las características de los transportes, con las características nutricionales de la carne porcina destinada a consumo humano en el Valle de Aburrá, 2017
Authors: Uribe Natalia , Arango Catalina María , Naranjo Juan Fernando , Segura Ángela Maria , Henao Santiago
Published: January 2018

Pork meat is considered a source of high nutritional value due to its high protein content, however, transport is a critical link to generate economic losses by producing alterations in animal welfare, which have an impact on nutritional parameters, decreasing the capacity of water retention, and generating protein losses. The objective of this study was to relate the characteristics of transport, with the nutritional characteristics of pork for human consumption in the Valle de Aburrá in 2017. Three slaughterhouses of Valle de Aburrá were visited with probabilistic sampling, stratified by plant and equal affixation, obtaining information from 338 animals. The nutritional parameters of the meat samples and sociodemographic variables, infrastructure, animal welfare and driving practices in the transporters were analyzed. Chi square tests were performed for dichotomous qualitative variables, logistic regression for qualitative polytomous variables and U Mann - Whitney for quantitative variables. An association was found between several of the parameters investigated with statistically significant p values (p = 0.000), where, having no permanent water supply for the animals increases the possibility of presenting nutritionally inadequate meats 46.55 times (IC 18.08 - 120.07). It concludes that factors such as lack of water supply to pigs, poor condition of the floors and separators, lack of training in transporters, lack of supervision of animals, lack of mechanical technical certification and average speed of 80 Km/Hr are associated with the generation of nutritionally inadequate meat products.
Caracterización de los sistemas de producción ovinos de trópico alto en Colombia: manejo e indicadores productivos y reproductivos
Authors: Moreno Diana Cristina , Grajales Henry Alberto
Published: January 2018

Sixty-six sheep farms in High tropic (HT) of Colombia were surveyed about management and productive and reproductive performance. Information collection was conducted by an expert survey composed of 32 variables (10 productive and 22 reproductive). For this purpose sheep systems were stratified according to production purpose, averages, statistics indicator were calculated through SAS V.9.1. Farms were distributed in meat and wool systems HT (59%), genetics and meat HT (24%) and meat HT (17%). Sheep HT systems performed weight control through scale clock and shearing method was manual. Weaning age and slaughter weight shows lower values in meat systems. Continuous free rides (82% meat and wool) and continuous controlled rides (81% genetics and meat y 73% meat) was observed. Higher values in days open and life in males was observed in sheep meat and wool systems. From this study we were able to conclude that management and productive and reproductive performance, presents a better behavior in meat and genetics and meat systems. In meat and wool systems don´t exist an adequate productive and reproductive control to sustain market offering.
Tumor venéreo transmisible canino de presentación atípica
Authors: Crossley Rodrigo , Ramírez Johana Alejandra
Published: January 2018

An 8 years old, intact male, boxer was presented at the Santo Tomas Veterinary Teaching Hospital because of a volume increase in his right eye of 2 months of duration; which didn´t respond to oral prednisone (0,7 mg/kg, BID), or dexamethasone and tobramycin in ophthalmic ointment (1 drop, TID). On physical exam, a mass in the third eyelid and another on the base of the penis were noted. Cytology of the mass near the genital area showed cells compatible with transmissible venereal tumor (TVT). Besides that, ocular ultrasonography showed an irregular mass with neoplastic characteristics in the medial area of the eyeball and abdominal ultrasound indicated a mass dorsal to the bladder. Fine needle aspiration of the eye and abdomen masses were done under sedation; cytology of the tumor in the abdomen indicated TVT and in the eye the results were suppurative inflammation, necrosis and epithelial dysplasia. Neoplasia couldn´t  be rule out or confirmed. Initial treatment included vincristine (8 cycles, 0,7 mg/m²) obtaining a parcial remission; so considering a possible resistance of the cells to this drug, doxorrubicin (30 mg/m²) was used. The patient had a positive response to doxorrubicin achieving complete remission with a single aplication.
MENINGKATKAN KEUNGGULAN BERSAING USAHA KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UMKM)
Authors: Danial R. Deni Muhammad
Published: January 2018

The economy of Sukabumi Regency from year to year is heavily influenced by development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The SMEs are in the sector of service, trade and manufacture. Each year, the SMEs in Sukabumi Regency keep increased and can even be absorbing labor big enough. SMEs in the Regency of Sukabumi have proven resilience when it occurred Economic Crisis of 1998. Only the SME sector that survived from the collapse of the economy, while the bigger sectors were broken  by the crisis. However, the creation of employment by the SMEs in Sukabumi Regency and the amazing of the SMEs in defending themselves from the economic crisis, not accompanied with quality increase of their development mainly in the case of competitive advantage. Competitive advantage of SMEs in Sukabumi Regency generally operates experiencing problems. The problems are subscription with inefficiency of the cost, products without the unique which have the effect on the lack of competitiveness, and lack of concentration on the certain segments. The study provides findings that SMEs are business cultivated by many people, and SMEs become one of many hopes of society for improving their economical welfare. Thus, SMEs must have a competitive advantage in order to achieve solution to fix the economy of society. SMEs will have a competitive advantage if notice of at least 4 (four) elements namely: cost efficiency, product differentiation, rapid response and market focus. the components can be sorted based on the priority, as follows: product differentiation, market focus, cost efficiency and rapid response.
PROMOSI UNIVERSITAS SWASTA DALAM MENARIK MINAT MAHASISWA BARU (Studi Kasus Promosi UPT HPPMB Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi)
Authors: Nurhayati Isna , Mulyadi Andi
Published: January 2018

This research aims to determine the extent to which the University of Muhammadiyah Sukabumi (UMMI)  promote academic programs into the middle of society, so that people knew and eventually took an interest to study at UMMI. The method applied is qualitative research method with a case study approach (case study), and data collection techniques by means of literature studies, interviews and questionnaires distribution. The study population was a group of UMMI students Academic Year 2014/2015 and 2015/2016, while the random technique applied was purposive sample. The result shows that the promotional efforts undertaken by UPT HPPMB against students Senior High Schools/Vocational High Schools/Madrasah Aliah High Schools have done optimally because it has managed to get the students with higher numbers when comparing to the number of students in the two previous years.