bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quality of chicken eggs in relation to their weight category
Authors: Lewko Lidia , Gornowicz Ewa
Published: January 2020

The purpose of this study was to evaluate selected quality traits of chicken eggs in relation to their weight (weight categories). The experimental material comprised eggs from 250 laying hens (♂ New Hampshire x ♀ Barred Rock). The birds were kept in a poultry house on litter in identical hygienic conditions and fed ad libitum the same compound feed, of appropriate nutritional value, during the rearing and egg production period. At 36 weeks of age 160 eggs were taken at random from the hens and divided into four weight categories: below 57.0 g (group A); 57.1 to 60.0 g (group B); 60.1 to 63.0 g (group C) and above 63.0 g (group D). The quality of the albumen, yolk and shell was evaluated and the concentration and hydrolytic activity of lysozyme was determined in individual albumen fractions. Eggs from group D had the highest share of albumen (60.92%) and the smallest share of shell (10.56%). Furthermore, the albumen of these eggs had the greatest weight (40.19 g) and height (6.61 mm), and the yolks had the highest weight (18.13 g) and darkest colour (13.65 pts). The eggs assigned to group B had greater shell thickness (352.46 μm) and strength (38.2 N). Detailed analysis of lysozyme activity showed that the albumen of the group A eggs had the highest lysozyme concentration and hydrolytic activity in both albumen fractions analysed (0.61%; 131,105 U/ml – thin albumen and 0.38%;80,705 U/ml – thick albumen). The study showed that the heaviest eggs had the most favourable traits for the consumer. They were distinguished by good albumen quality (the greatest weight and height) and yolk quality (the greatest weight and darkest colour). Moreover, their shells were fairly thick (352.37 μm) and the least susceptible to deformation (70.90 μm). On the other hand, the albumen of the eggs in the lowest weight category had the highest concentration and hydrolytic activity of lysozyme.
Characterization of the hair coat of the Polish Konik
and Hucul pony focusing on the physical features
and histological structure of different hair types
Authors: Roman Katarzyna , Wyrostek Anna , Czyż Katarzyna , Janczak Marzena , Patkowska-Sokoła Bożena
Published: January 2020

The aim of the study was a comparative analysis of the hair coat of the Polish Konik and Hucul
pony, focusing on the histological structure and physical parameters of the hair. Hair samples were
obtained from 20 mares—10 of each breed. They were collected in winter, from the side of barrel,
the mane, the tail, and front and rear fetlock. The hairs from the barrel were divided into overhair and
underhair fractions. A higher percentage of underhair (about 70%) as compared to overhair (30%) was
noted in both breeds. The overhair of the Polish Konik was about 50% longer than that of the Hucul
pony, while the length of underhair did not differ between breeds. Both the overhair and the underhair
of the Polish Konik were about 25% thicker than that of the Hucul pony. Elongation of particular types
of hair did not differ significantly between the breeds. It was lowest for fetlock hair (about 45%) and
highest for mane hair (about 55%). The histological structure of the cuticle layer of the hair did not
differ between breeds.
The effect of an herb mixture supplement on the performance
of milking sheep during the winter feeding period
Authors: Jarzynowska Anna , Borys Bronisław
Published: January 2020

An experiment was conducted on 75 coloured Polish Merino ewes, milked from February to April.
The ewes were housed indoors and fed on dried or ensiled bulky feed and a concentrate feed mixture.
Three feeding groups were formed: group I – the control, with no herbs added to the concentrate feed,
and groups II and III, in which an herb mixture was added (in place of wheat bran) to the concentrate
feed in the amount of 10 or 20 g/sheep/day. The study analysed the effect of the herb supplement on the
level of feed consumption, the body weight and body condition of the sheep, their milk performance,
and the chemical composition of the milk. Better intake of bulky feed was noted in the experimental
groups. The herb mixture was not found to influence the body weight and condition of the sheep
or the basic chemical composition of the milk. The sheep that received the herb mixture exhibited
better lactation persistency and higher daily milk yield, which led to greater milk production over the
entire milking period, by 10.9% in group II and 20.4% in group III. These results, however, were not
confirmed statistically due to high variation within groups.
Novaesium type chape from the area of Międzyrzecz
Authors: Kontny Bartosz
Published: January 2020

A copper alloy chape was found by chance by a detectorist, Ernest Buczkowski, at Silna – several kilometers to the east of Międzyrzecz. It is a unipartite form with an openwork crescent decoration on the front side fastened to the scabbard with the use of a nail. One should attribute the item to the Roman type Novaesium, dated to the late 2nd century and the first half of the 3rd century. Outside the Roman limes, it was popular in the Elbe Circle as well as the Isle of Funen and the Jutland Peninsula during Subphases C1a and C1b. Some of the chapes of the said type (specifically the multipartite specimens) may be treated as barbarian replicas of
Roman originals. However, it is not the case for the finding from Międzyrzecz. It is the second find of this type from the territory of Poland. It should be associated with the Wielbark Culture, which was situated in the Międzyrzecz region in the beginning of the Early Roman Period. It makes the finding very intriguing, as this cultural unit is characterised by the lack of weapons among the grave goods; therefore, the one in question sheds some light on the problem of armament in the Wielbark Culture.
Finds of Illyrian coin hoards from the territories of Greek Illyria. An attempt at reconstructing the circulation of coinage based on the range of particular emissions
Authors: Daniel Marta
Published: January 2020

The aim of this paper is to reconstruct the circulation of coinage through an analysis of finds of hoards of ‘Illyrian coins’ from the territory of Greek Illyria in the period from the 4th to the 1st century BC. To this end, hoards from modern-day Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Serbia, that is the maximum territorial extent of the so-called ‘Illyrian state’, were compiled in a catalogue. This catalogue of hoards of Illyrian coins served as a basis for producing dedicated maps which present data in a cumulative form, as well as sorted by date and place of issue. Distribution of finds in relation to terrain and settlement patterns was studied in order to locate concentrations of coins of given centres in different periods. Additionally, important observations concerned places in which coin hoards are absent or very scarce. The catalogue was also useful for tracing patterns in the composition of the hoards – those consisting of coins most commonly minted together and those dominated by coins of differing provenance.
Travels of Count Michał Tyszkiewicz to Africa, his excavations in 1861–1862, and the origin of his collection of Egyptian antiquities
Authors: Niwiński Andrzej
Published: January 2020

Count Michał Tyszkiewicz (1828–1897) was one of the most renowned collectors of the ancient classical art at the end of the 19th century. His interest in archaeology and ancient art was developed during his travel through Egypt in 1861. His Journal of the Travel to Egypt and Nubia, fortunately found in 1992 in Poznań, recounts this journey. From Egypt, Michał Tyszkiewicz brought a collection of antiquities, estimated to have comprised c. 800 objects; today, over a half of them can be found in museums in Paris (Louvre), Warsaw, Vilnius, Kaunas,
and Moscow. The majority of the objects originated from excavations conducted by the count, particularly in Thebes (Luxor area), by virtue of an official licence granted to him exceptionally by Mohamed Said Pasha – the then head of the Egyptian state. The present article discusses the circumstances of granting of this permission in the period when a strict state monopoly was imposed on archaeological investigations and presents the course of the excavations along with their results.
Users’ Perception of Private Park and Ride Facilities in Cawang Area, Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Lubis Harun al-Rasyid , Hasibuan Bernard , Farda Muhammad
Published: January 2020

Abstract

Despite various measures implemented to manage road traffic, Jakarta City is still experiencing severe congestion. The concept, as well as the implementation of integrated urban transportation strategy, is gaining more attention in public discourse and policymaking. As bus and rail lines are being extended in the city, P&R facilities are expected to play an important role, as it can function as an interface between private vehicles and public transport. However, the development and use of P&R facilities have not been efficient until today. This paper reviews the P&R development in the Greater Jakarta area and conduct users’ perception survey in private P&R sites at Cawang area. It was found that for the P&R to be attractive, the waiting time of public transport (BRT) connected to P&R facility should be short and predictable. Most P&R users expect that parking charges can be lowered and wish that public transport service and P&R facilities were available and accessible. The placement of advertisement and information system about the P&R services, providing a place to eat and drink, the presence of tower to monitor the P&R area and the availability of intermodal transfer facilities are also essential to encourage the potential user to use P&R facilities.

Abstrak

Meskipun telah menerapkan beberapa kebijakan lalu lintas, Kota Jakarta masih saja mengalami kemacetan yang cukup parah. Saat ini, konsep dan implementasi dari transportasi perkotaan yang terintegrasi terus mendapat perhatian pada diskusi publik dan pembuatan kebijakan. Dengan terus berlanjutnya pembangunan jaringan bus rapid transit dan transportasi jalan rel, maka fasilitas Park&Ride (P&R) diprediksi akan memainkan peran penting dalam mendukung sistem transportasi yang ada. Hal ini dikarenakan fasilitas tersebut dapat berfungsi sebagai penghubung antara moda kendaraan pribadi dan transportasi public. Akan tetapi, hingga saat ini perkembangan fasilitas P&R masih belum efisien. Penelitian ini meninjau perkembangan fasilitas P&R di wilayah Metropolitan Jakarta dan melakukan survey persepsi untuk fasilitas P&R di daerah Cawang, Jakarta. Melalui survey tersebut, diketahui bahwa pengurangan waktu tunggu dan peningkatan tingkat prediktabilitas dari transportasi publik (Transjakarta BRT) akan meningkatkan minat untuk menggunakan fasilitas P&R. Berdasarkan hasil survey, diketahui juga bahwa para pengguna fasilitas P&R berharap agar tarif parkir dapat diturunkan dan agar aksesibilitas dari fasilitas P&R dan transportasi publik dapat ditingkatkan. Beberapa faktor seperti keberadaan informasi terkait fasilitas P&R, keberadaan tempat makan dan minum di sekitar fasilitas P&R, keberadaan tower atau kelengkapan untuk mengawasi fasilitas P&R, dan keberadaan dari fasilitas transfer antarmoda juga penting untuk membuat masyarakat lebih tertarik untuk menggunakan fasilitas P&R.
EDUCAÇÃO E RELIGIÃO - A NARRATIVA SAGRADA DE UMA CEGA – O PROJETO DE BÍBLIA PARA CEGOS DA SOCIEDADE BÍBLICA DO BRASIL
Authors: Ferreira Amauri Carlos , Lovera Marcos Adriano , Marques Stela Maria Fernandes
Published: January 2020

A narrativa traça o percurso do que somos no mundo. Este artigo apresenta a narrativa de uma mulher em sua trajetória de vida. Poderia ser considerada como qualquer outra narrativa. No entanto, é a trajetória de uma mulher cega e sua conquista no território complexo da inclusão social. A narrativa é marcada pela procura da autonomia de leitura da Bíblia. Neste caminho, o conflito é instaurado no campo do preconceito religioso e de gênero. Assim, este artigo discute a trama entre memória, história e identidade de uma mulher, Paula França, que se confunde com a origem e extensão do projeto Bíblia para Cegos da história da Sociedade Bíblica do Brasil. A narradora fez de seu limite, a cegueira, marco de luta para sua inclusão religiosa. Saber de sua história é conhecer a trama do preconceito vivenciado por indivíduos com necessidades educacionais especiais. O caminho escolhido foi a descrição e a análise da narrativa na trama da subjetividade, na qual paixão e fé se misturam no campo da utopia religiosa.
Vantagem comparativa do café para os dois maiores produtores nacionais: Minas Gerais e Espírito Santo
Authors: Lacerda Talinny Nogueira , Vital Tales Wanderley , Costa José Marcione da
Published: January 2020

O café é a bebida mais consumida do mundo. Preconizado pelos árabes, estendendo-se pelos países orientais, alcançou todo o mundo. Chegou ao Brasil em meados do século XVIII, iniciando seu cultivo no Rio de Janeiro, consolidando-se em São Paulo. Porém, nos últimos anos, Minas Gerais assumiu a posição de maior estado produtor e exportador. Para análise da competitividade dos dois maiores produtores nacionais, utilizando-se de dados de exportação referentes ao período 2010/2015, aplicou-se o Índice de Vantagem Comparativa Revelada e o Índice de Vantagem Comparativa Simétrico, nos três principais estágios produtivos da commodity (grão verde, torrado, solúvel). Os resultados apontam para uma hegemonia nacional mineira, porém a ausência de beneficiamento do produto pode significar perdas de ganhos.
Ações da Nova ATER para a Agricultura Familiar na Bacia Hidrográfica do Paraná 3: caracterização e demandas
Authors: Mattia Vinícius , Zonin Wilson João , Gregolin Marcos Roberto Pires
Published: January 2020

O fortalecimento do trabalho de Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural (Ater) de acordo com os princípios da nova Ater está em consonância com a garantia de um auxílio aos agricultores familiares proporcionando-lhes um aporte de conhecimento técnico e social baseado no desenvolvimento sustentável. O objetivo deste estudo foi o de caracterizar e descrever as iniciativas existentes na Bacia Hidrográfica do Paraná 3 (BP3) no que se refere a trabalhos que seguem os preceitos da nova Ater, além de elencar demandas. Para isso, foram utilizadas a pesquisa bibliográfica, questionários estruturados e entrevistas com roteiro estruturado de perguntas abertas com as entidades identificadas no universo de estudo. Concluiu-se que a agricultura familiar da região é beneficiada com diversas ações voltadas ao desenvolvimento sustentável no âmbito da Ater e as demandas elencadas evidenciaram a solicitação por continuidade, ampliação e qualidade dos serviços para que atendam da melhor maneira este público.
Conhecimentos local e científico sobre solos: o caso dos agricultores familiares de Antonina e Morretes-PR.
Authors: Tavares Andressa Kerecz , Lima Marcelo Ricardo de
Published: January 2020

O estudo tem por objetivo aproximar o conhecimento sobre solos de agricultores e cientistas através da correspondência de classes etnopedológicas e científicas. Foram entrevistadas vinte famílias de agricultores de Antonina e Morretes (PR) através da metodologia de diagnóstico participativo. As classes de solos identificadas foram ordenadas conforme as técnicas científicas formais. Foram abertos dois perfis complementares para cada classe etnopedológica para averiguar as correspondências entre as classes de terras nos municípios pesquisados. Para a classificação cientifica utilizou-se o Sistema Brasileiro de Classificação de Solos (SiBCS). Obteve-se como resultados a classe etnopedológica “Terra de Morro” que correspondeu às classes de solos CAMBISSOLO HÚMICO Distrófico típico e ARGISSOLO VERMELHO-AMARELO Distrófico típico, a terra “Sabão de Caboclo” correspondeu a GLEISSOLO HÁPLICO Tb Distrófico típico e GLEISSOLO HÁPLICO Ta Eutrófico típico, a “Terra Argilosa” correspondeu a CAMBISSOLO HÁPLICO Tb Distrófico típico e CAMBISSOLO HÁPLICO Ta Eutrófico típico, e a “Terra de Desmonte” correspondeu a CAMBISSOLO FLÚVICO Ta Distrófico típico e NEOSSOLO FLÚVICO Ta Eutrófico típico. Os sistemas de classificação de agricultores é voltando ás necessidades produtivas agrícolas, artesanais ou para construção de moradias, já o sistema de classificação de cientistas do solo o SiBCS aplicado tem objetivo geral e empregos em diversas áreas.
Número Completo jan./mar. 2019.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ (PDF com Capa e Artigos)
Authors: Rural Extensão
Published: January 2020

Número Completo jan./mar. 2019.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ (PDF com Capa e Artigos)
Número Completo abr./jun. 2019.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ (PDF com Capa e Artigos)
Authors: Rural Extensão
Published: January 2020

Número Completo abr./jun. 2019.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ (PDF com Capa e Artigos)
Dimensions of Learning Probability Vocabulary
Authors: Groth Randall E. , Bergner Jennifer A. , Austin Jathan W.
Published: January 2020

Normative discourse about probability requires shared meanings for disciplinary vocabulary. Previous research indicates that students’ meanings for probability vocabulary often differ from those of mathematicians, creating a need to attend to developing students’ use of language. Current standards documents conflict in their recommendations about how this should occur. In the present study, we conducted microgenetic research to examine the vocabulary use of four students before, during, and after lessons from a cycle of design-based research attending to probability vocabulary. In characterizing students’ normative and nonnormative uses of language, we draw implications for the design of curriculum, standards, and further research. Specifically, we illustrate the importance of attending to incrementality, multidimensionality, polysemy, interrelatedness, and heterogeneity to foster students’ probability vocabulary development.
The implementation of Cost-Effective in Spanish local governments: Analysis of institutional work in a case study
Authors: González-González José María , García-Fénix Manuel Jesús
Published: January 2020

Este trabajo se propone analizar las formas de trabajo institucional desarrolladas por distintos actores para la emergencia e implantación del Coste Efectivo de los Servicios de las Entidades Locales (CESEL). Los resultados del estudio de caso longitudinal realizado ponen de manifiesto que los principales actores, Gobierno Central y Ayuntamiento, llevaron a cabo diferentes formas de trabajo institucional (político, cultural y técnico), surgiendo conflictos durante su desarrollo debido a las distintas lógicas institucionales en las que se apoyaron: eficiencia económica e interés social, respectivamente. Este trabajo contribuye a la perspectiva teórica adoptada evidenciando que las formas en las que se desarrolla el trabajo institucional por distintos actores determinan la configuración final de la nueva institución que quiere crearse. Así, aunque la regulación estableció como finalidad del CESEL profundizar en el cumplimiento de los principios de eficiencia y de transparencia de la gestión pública local, las formas en las que se ha desarrollado el trabajo institucional durante su implantación lo han configurado como un instrumento de transparencia, presentando además serias limitaciones para que ésta sea efectiva.

This paper aims to analyze the forms of institutional work carried out by different actors with regard to the emergence and implementation of Cost-Effective of Local Government Services (CESEL, Coste Efectivo de los Servicios de las Entidades Locales). The results of the longitudinal case study evidence that the main actors, Central Government and Local Government, carried out different types of institutional work (political, cultural and technical), by arising conflicts during their development due to the different institutional logics in which they were supported: economic efficiency and social interest, respectively. This work contributes to the theoretical perspective adopted by evidencing that the ways in which institutional work is developed by different actors determine the final configuration of the new institution that is to be created. Thus, although the regulation established that the purpose of CESEL is to deepen on compliance with the principles of efficiency and transparency of local public management, the ways in which the institutional work has been developed during its implementation have configured it as an instrument for transparency and also it presents serious limitations so that transparency is effective.
Present and future of risk disclosure in Spanish non-financial listed companies
Authors: Amezaga-Alonso María Teresa , Cilleruelo-Carrasco Ernesto , Zarrabeitia-Bilbao Enara , Ruiz-de-Arbulo-López Patxi
Published: January 2020

Este trabajo investiga las razones y los beneficios esperados por las empresas españolas cotizadas no financieras para divulgar información sobre riesgos, así como las posibles motivaciones para no hacerlo. Investiga la situación actual de la divulgación de riesgos, pero también mira hacia adelante y estudia cómo será ésta en un futuro próximo. A la vista de un entorno cada vez más demandante de información, busca ideas que permitan mejorar esta práctica. Con el objetivo de conseguir los puntos de vista de las partes implicadas (preparadores y usuarios de la información de riesgos) y obtener una opinión consensuada entre ellos, realizamos un estudio Delphi. El grupo de expertos estuvo formado por veintidós personas, trece directores de auditoría interna de empresas españolas cotizadas no financieras, cinco analistas financieros y cuatro académicos. Realizamos tres rondas de preguntas entre los meses de enero y julio de 2017.El estudio concluye, entre otras cosas, que la demanda de información sobre riesgos aumentará en los próximos años, que los beneficios derivados de la divulgación compensan a las empresas de cualquier coste asociado a ella, y que el legislador debe desarrollar más disposiciones legales que aseguren mayor claridad y consistencia de la información, y mayor comparabilidad entre compañías.

This paper researches the reasons and expected benefits of Spanish non-financial listed companies for disclosing risk information as well as the possible motivations for not doing so. It investigates the current situation of risk disclosure but also looks forward and studies what it will be like in the near future. In view of an increasingly information demanding environment, it looks for ideas for improving the risk disclosure practice.With the objective of gathering insights from the parties involved (preparers and users of risk information) and getting an agreed view among them, we conducted a Delphi study. The group of experts was made up of twenty-two people, thirteen internal audit directors from Spanish non-financial listed companies, five financial analysts and four scholars. We ran three rounds of questions between the months of January and July of 2017. The study concludes, among other findings, that the demand for risk disclosure will increase in coming years, that the benefits of disclosing offset any kind of associated costs, and that the policy maker should develop more legal provisions to ensure greater clarity and consistency of risk information and more comparability among companies.
A GENRE ANALYSIS OF BIOGRAPHY TEXTS ON THE IMDb WEBSITE
Authors: Çelik Özgür
Published: January 2020

Author/s

Özgür ÇELİKBalıkesir Üniversitesi, Turkey

 

ABSTRACT

Genre analysis is among the core areas of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and has been gradually gaining importance because it offers clear, to-the-point and fruitful implications in the field of ESP. The radical increase in the digitalisation helped genre studies be more specific and accurate. The participation of users to the Web as the content writers maximised the specificity of genres and online communities started to form their own sub-genres. Biography texts represent a good example of this. This study aims to make a genre analysis of the biography texts on the Internet Movie DataBase (IMDB) website which were created by the members of an online community. The texts were chosen from the biographies of last 20 Oscar-Winning actors and actresses and a corpus was compiled. Casañ-Pitarch’s (2017) Analysis of Multi-Genre Structures (AMS) model was adopted to analyse the texts. According to the analysis results, a genre-based instruction as a part of English for General Academic Purposes course was proposed.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: RESOURCES TO SUPPORT LITERACY, COMMUNICATION, AND LEARNING DIFFERENCES
Authors: Martínez-Hernández Ana-Isabel
Published: January 2020

Reviewed by Ana-Isabel Martínez-HernándezUniversitat Jaume I, Spain

 

Assistive Technology in Special Education by Joan L. Green (2018) delves into technology, i.e. apps, websites and devices, to boost learning in students with special needs. With the rise of new technologies in the field of education, many students with disabilities are left behind. Thus, this book intends to show how to use those technologies to make learning easier for physically and mentally challenged students to help them overcome learning difficulties and improve their quality of life. Not only does this book suggest cutting-edge technology, but also everyday gadgets and apps which were not originally created with therapy goals in mind, but end up being so if used correctly, along with state-of-the-art solutions.
CULTURE DIFFERENCES IN THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. HOW TO MANAGE THEM IN A EFFICIENT WAY?
Authors: SAN MARTIN SADABA JAVIER , PEREDA  HERRERO MARIA VISITACION
Published: January 2020

Culture differences are considered a poorly studied and misunderstood topic, generally associated to the intuition and empathy, This paper will stand out mistakes usually made by the companies and organizations when facing culture differences, named practices by some authors; these values, defined like broad preferences by one state of things of the others based in emotions are invisible. This problem, commonly affecting to the staff and expatriates of an organization in contact to other cultures, has a solution: training in culture competence based in culture models. One of existing ones and the favourite for the authors is the Model 6-D by Hofstede notoriously known within the scholarship to resolve most of the culture problems by the simplicity, validity, proven efficiency and ample consensus assumed. Moreover, it will be put on stakes if the management techniques are neutral or due to a cultural bias make problems in certain cultures if a previous “customizing” is not followed in advance.

Keywords: culture differences, culture, Hofstede, international business
SOLUTIONS FOR DIGITISATION AND PREFABRICATION IN THE ENERGY REFURBISHMENT OF BUILDINGS
Authors: TELLADO LARAUDOGOITIA NAGORE , ITURRALDE KEPA , LASARTE ARLAZON NATALIA , MACÍAS JUEZ OLGA , SEBESI YVON , Block Thomas
Published: January 2020

The objective of this study is to evaluate the practical application of a digital process for the buildings’ energy rehabilitation using prefabricated modules. The literature is extensive in this aspect, numerous technologies are mentioned for the digitalization of buildings’ rehabilitation process (BIM, laser scanner, drones, etc.), and there are also many prefabricated products for rehabilitation, but its introduction in the market is still very limited. This is due in part to the uncertainty in its practical application, and the difficulties that may entail changing processes, digitizing them, and integrating innovations in a sector as conservative as construction.
Within BERTIM project, prefabricated wooden modules that integrate both carpentry and HVAC distribution networks and a methodology for the energy rehabilitation of buildings through a digitalized process have been developed. These developments have been implemented in two buildings which has allowed to identify the main barriers and difficulties that construction companies encounter in the execution. The main difficulties are: i) the method of capturing building data for the generation of its BIM model, ii) the integration of the HVAC distribution networks into the modules iii) the installation procedure of the modules on the existing building façade so that minimum execution times are ensured even in façades with many deviations and a large lack of verticality.
This study addresses these difficulties and proposes practical solutions that will allow industrials to implement digital processes and will foster the use of prefabricated modules in the buildings’ energy rehabilitation.

Keywords: energy rehabilitation, digitalization, prefabrication
DEVELOPMENT AND MICROMECHANICAL VALIDATION OF A PORCINE TRABECULAR BONE XENOGRAFT
Authors: FUERTE HERNANDEZ ARIEL , RODRIGUEZ CAÑIZO RICARDO , SUSARREY HUERTA ORLANDO , MERCHAN CRUZ EMMANUEL ALEJANDRO , ARZATE VAZQUEZ ISRAEL
Published: January 2020

According to data from the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), traditional treatments for repairing defects in bone tissue are mostly the use of fixation devices and prostheses, however, although to a lesser extent bone substitutes are also used [1]. The objective of the grafts is to provide mechanical stability in the affected area, however, it is possible that there are problems due to inadequate osseointegration, therefore the mechanical stability sought in the bone tissue is not achieved.
LOGISTICS INNOVATION: STARTUPS AND NEW BUSINESS MODELS
Authors: OLIVEIRA DIAS DIESSICA DE , MAQUEIRA  MARIN JUAN MANUEL , BRUQUE CAMARA SEBASTIAN , MOYANO FUENTES JOSE
Published: January 2020

In order to solve the last mile problem, several startups are developing systems to transform the way products are distributed and delivered. Among the innovations they use are unmanned aerial vehicles, known as drones, or automated delivery points, known as Pick Up and Drop Off systems.
CROWDIMPACTING: COLLECTIVE FUNDING OF SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS
Authors: CHALMETA RICARDO , FERNANDEZ ADRIAN
Published: January 2020

Crowdimpacting is a form of crowdfunding in which investors finance sustainable projects. However, despite their undoubted social interest there is a lack of knowledge on the part of investors, and a lack of involvement of them beyond the economic contribution. As a solution to these deficiencies, it is proposed to create a crowdimpacting online community.
PARTICIPATORY DESIGN OF PUBLIC SPACE FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Authors: ELICES ZABALA MONICA , MARTINEZ RODRIGUEZ RODRIGO
Published: January 2020

The present work is an approach to the key factors in the design of participatory processes. It is intended to generate a conceptual model for participatory dynamics. This analysis is part of an ongoing investigation where several participatory processes and the quality of the generated public spaces are studied.
The factors analyzed are the perception of people who take part in a participatory design process to understand how they influence the perception of space. The perception of the people who use a space is fundamental to its quality. Only positive perceptions can help improve the quality of public spaces by generating sustainable cities.

Keywords: Citizen participation, public space, Co-design, sustainable cities, participatory processes, key factors, quality.
Tutorial de Photoshop CS4
Authors: Muñoz Fernandez Asun , Marín Antoni
Published: January 2020

Photoshop es una herramienta de creación y edición de imágenes que nos ofrece muchas posibilidades para arreglar fotografías mal hechas, eliminar elementos que no queremos que salgan, hacer fotomontajes, arreglar imperfecciones, etc.
La web, con estándares
Authors: Casado Martínez Carlos , Córcoles César
Published: January 2020

En este artículo Carlos Casado y César Córcoles, ambos profesores de la asignatura Lenguajes y estándares web de la UOC, introducen su propia opinión sobre el diseño web hoy en día: ¿debe conocer el diseñador los estándares web? ¿limitará eso su creatividad? Es evidente que en la creación de páginas web existe una dicotomía entre arte y tecnología, ¿cómo debemos responder a ella?
Sport und Gesundheit
Authors: Gibson Jenny
Published: January 2020

Das Unterrichtsmodell beschäftigt sich damit, welche Rolle Sport und Gesundheit im Leben der Deutschschüler spielen. Die Schüler sollen Lösungsvorschläge entwickeln, damit noch mehr Jugendliche sportlich aktiv werden.
Kulturerbe auf Nesodden
Authors: Vaske Andrea
Published: January 2020

Dieses Unterrichtsmodell unterstützt die Schüler darin, das Kulturerbe in der näheren Umgebung zu erforschen und zu entdecken. Sie vermitteln ihre Entdeckungen an Schüler in anderen Ländern mit Hilfe von E-Twinning und Padlet.
Rivella - das trinkt die Schweiz!
Authors: Vaske Andrea
Published: January 2020

Das Unterrichtsmodell zeigt am Beispiel des Schweizer Erfrischungsgetränks "Rivella", wie Produkte aus deutschsprachigen Ländern beworben werden. Die Schüler sollen eine eigene Werbekampagne entwickeln.
Produktwerbung auf Deutsch
Authors: Laidvee Margit , Lina Kalle , Jõgi Sirle
Published: January 2020

Das Unterrichtsmodell zeigt, wie der Wortschatz der Schüler zum Thema "Werbung" aufgebaut werden kann. In einem zweiten Schritt erstellen die Schüler einen Werbefilm auf Deutsch für ein typisches Produkt aus ihrem Land.
Sagittal spinal morphotype assessment in 8 to 15 years old Inline Hockey players
Authors: Sainz de Baranda Pilar , Cejudo Antonio , Moreno-Alcaraz Victor Jesus , Martinez-Romero Maria Teresa , Aparicio-Sarmiento Alba , Santonja-Medina Fernando
Published: January 2020

Background

Physiological sagittal spinal curvatures play an important role in health and performance in sports. For that reason, several scientific studies have assessed spinal morphology in young athletes. However, to our knowledge, no study has assessed the implications of Inline Hockey (IH) practice on sagittal integrative spinal morphotype in adolescent players.

Objectives

The aims of the present study were to describe habitual sagittal spinal posture in young federated IH players and its relationship with training load and to determine the sagittal integrative spinal morphotype in these players.

Methods

An observational analysis was developed to describe the sagittal spinal morphotype in young federated IH players. A total of 74 IH players from the Technification Plan organized by the Skating Federation of the Valencian Community (aged from 8 to 15 years) participated in the study. Thoracic and lumbar curvatures of the spine were measured in a relaxed standing position (SP), in a slump sitting position (SSP) and in maximum flexion of the trunk (MFT) to determine the “Sagittal Integrative Morphotype” of all players. An unilevel inclinometer was used to quantify the sagittal spinal curvatures. The Hip Joint Angle test was used to quantify the Lumbo-Horizontal angle in flexion (L-H fx) of all participants with a goniometer.

Results

When thoracic curvature was analyzed according to normality references, it was found that 64.9% of IH players had thoracic hyperkyphosis in a SSP, while 60.8% and 74.3% of players were classified as normal in a SP and in MFT, respectively. As for the lumbar curve, 89.2% in a SP and 55.4% in MFT were normal, whereas 68.9% of IH players presented lumbar hyperkyphosis in a SSP. Regarding the “Sagittal Integrative Morphotype,” only 17.6% of players were classified as “Normal” in the three measured positions for the thoracic curve, while 37.8% had “Thoracic Hyperkyphosis” and 41.8% presented “Functional Thoracic Hyperkyphosis.” As for the “Sagittal Integrative Lumbar Morphotype,” only 23% of athletes had a normal curve in the three positions, whereas 66.2% presented “Functional Lumbar Hyperkyphosis.” When the L-H fx was evaluated, the results showed that only 16.2% of the athletes were classified as normal.

Conclusions

Federative IH practice seems to cause specific adaptations in spinal sagittal morphotype. Taking into account the “Sagittal Integrative Morphotype” only 17.6% IH players presented “Normal Morphotype” with a normal thoracic kyphosis in the three measured positions, while only 23% IH players presented “Normal Morphotype” with a normal lumbar curvature in the three assessed positions. Furthermore, only 16.2% of IH players showed normal pelvic tilt. Exercise programs to prevent or rehabilitate these imbalances in young IH players are needed.
Interspecific differences of stridulatory signals in three species of bark beetles from the genusPolygraphusEr. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) inhabiting the island of Sakhalin
Authors: Kerchev Ivan Andreevich
Published: January 2020

Stridulatory signals are involved in conspecific interactions between bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae). In this study, we compared the qualitative profiles of acoustic signals in three species from the genusPolygraphusEr. Sympatry can be periodically observed in two of them –P.proximusandP.subopacus. Sporadically they occur on the same plants.P.nigrielytriscolonize distinctly different host plant species; however, on the island of Sakhalin it inhabits the same biotopes. The purpose of the study is to identify species-specific parameters and the extent of differences in stridulatory signals of these species. Airborne signals produced during the contact of males of the same species were experimentally recorded. Among tested parameters of stridulatory signals, as the most species-specific were noted: chirp duration, number of tooth-strikes per chirp, and intertooth-strike interval.
Ambulatory sleep scoring using accelerometers—distinguishing between nonwear and sleep/wake states
Authors: Barouni Amna , Ottenbacher Jörg , Schneider Johannes , Feige Bernd , Riemann Dieter , Herlan Anne , El Hardouz Driss , McLennan Darren
Published: January 2020

Background

Differentiating nonwear time from sleep and wake times is essential for the estimation of sleep duration based on actigraphy data. To efficiently analyze large-scale data sets, an automatic method of identifying these three different states is required. Therefore, we developed a classification algorithm to determine nonwear, sleep and wake periods from accelerometer data. Our work aimed to (I) develop a new pattern recognition algorithm for identifying nonwear periods from actigraphy data based on the influence of respiration rate on the power spectrum of the acceleration signal and implement it in an automatic classification algorithm for nonwear/sleep/wake states; (II) address motion artifacts that occur during nonwear periods and are known to cause misclassification of these periods; (III) adjust the algorithm depending on the sensor position (wrist, chest); and (IV) validate the algorithm on both healthy individuals and patients with sleep disorders.

Methods

The study involved 98 participants who wore wrist and chest acceleration sensors for one day of measurements. They spent one night in the sleep laboratory and continued to wear the sensors outside of the laboratory for the remainder of the day. The results of the classification algorithm were compared to those of the reference source: polysomnography for wake/sleep and manual annotations for nonwear/wear classification.

Results

The median kappa values for the two locations were 0.83 (wrist) and 0.84 (chest). The level of agreement did not vary significantly by sleep health (good sleepers vs. subjects with sleep disorders) (p = 0.348, p = 0.118) or by sex (p = 0.442, p = 0.456). The intraclass correlation coefficients of nonwear total time between the reference and the algorithm were 0.92 and 0.97 with the outliers and 0.95 and 0.98 after the outliers were removed for the wrist and chest, respectively. There was no evidence of an association between the mean difference (and 95% limits of agreement) and the mean of the two methods for either sensor position (wrist p = 0.110, chest p = 0.164), and the mean differences (algorithm minus reference) were 5.11 [95% LoA −15.4–25.7] and 1.32 [95% LoA −9.59–12.24] min/day, respectively, after the outliers were removed.

Discussion

We studied the influence of the respiration wave on the power spectrum of the acceleration signal for the differentiation of nonwear periods from sleep and wake periods. The algorithm combined both spectral analysis of the acceleration signal and rescoring. Based on the Bland-Altman analysis, the chest-worn accelerometer showed better results than the wrist-worn accelerometer.
Use of environmental DNA (eDNA) in streams to detect feral swine (Sus scrofa)
Authors: Hauger Amberly N. , Hollis-Etter Karmen M. , Etter Dwayne R. , Roloff Gary J. , Mahon Andrew R.
Published: January 2020

Invasive feral swine can damage ecosystems, disrupt plant and animal populations, and transmit diseases. Monitoring of feral swine populations requires expensive and labor-intensive techniques such as aerial surveys, field surveys for sign, trail cameras, and verifying landowner reports. Environmental DNA (eDNA) provides an alternative method for locating feral swine. To aid in detection of this harmful invasive species, a novel assay was developed incorporating molecular methods. From August 2017 to April 2018, water samples and stream data were collected along 400 m transects in two different stream types where swine DNA was artificially introduced to investigate potential factors affecting detection. A generalized linear model (family binomial) was used to characterize environmental conditions affecting swine DNA detection; detection was the dependent variable and stream measurements included stream type, distance downstream, water temperature, velocity, turbidity, discharge, and pH as independent variables. Parameters from the generalized linear model were deemed significant if 95% confidence intervals did not overlap 0. Detection probability for swine DNA negatively related to water temperature (β =  − 0.21, 95% CI [−0.35 to −0.09]), with the highest detection probability (0.80) at 0 °C and lowest detection probability (0.05) at 17.9 °C water temperature. Results indicate that sampling for swine eDNA in free-flowing stream systems should occur at lower water temperatures to maximize detection probability. This study provides a foundation for further development of field and sampling techniques for utilizing eDNA as a viable alternative to monitoring a terrestrial invasive species in northern regions of the United States.
Regeneration Status and Importance of Hyphaene thebaica L. (Doum Palm) and Associated Species in Tekeze Riverine Vegetation of the North Western Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Authors: Abay Kiros , Gebretsion Kahsu
Published: January 2020

Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the regeneration status and importance of Hypahene thebaica L. and associated species in Tekeze riparian vegetation of the North western zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. 

Study Design: Systematic sampling technique.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out along Tekeze riverine vegetation, northern Ethiopia between January 2015 and March 2015.

Methodology: Three transects (one and two transects on the right and left side of the Tekeze River, respectively) were laid. The distance between the two transects on the left side of the river was 200 m. Along the transects, 30 plots were established systematically at intervals of 100 m to collect vegetation data.

Results:  Eighteen plant species belonging to 12 families were recorded. Fabaceae was found to be the dominant family in the study area and were represented by five species, which contributed to 27.7% of the total species documented, whereas nine families were represented by one species each. The overall density of the study area was 70.97 individuals/ha. Hyphaene thebaica was the second abundant species with 16.13 individuals/ha, and contributed 22.7% to the total density of the riparian vegetation. The total basal area of plants was 1.03 m2 ha-1. Hyphaene thebaica was ranked third and accounts for 12.6% of the total basal area with 0.13 m2 ha-1. The species was the most frequent with 17.02%, followed by Ricinus communis and Balanites aegyptiaca. Balanites aegyptiaca (53.52%), H. thebaica (52.37%) and Ricinus communis (51.76%) were the three most important species.

Conclusion: More mature trees were documented than saplings and seedlings,  indicating “poor’’ regeneration status for the riparian vegetation. Hyphaene thebaica has shown “fair’’, while most species were found to have “poorly’’ or “no’’ regenerating. Hence a sound management plan is urgently required to sustainably utilize and conserve the riverine vegetation.
Enzymatic Kinetic Issues and Controversies Surrounding Gibbs Free Energy of Activation and Arrhenius Activation Energy
Authors: Udema Ikechukwu I. , Onigbinde Abraham Olalere
Published: January 2020

Background: The equation of the difference between reverse and forward Gibbs free energy of activation (ΔΔGES#) reflects Michaelis-Menten constant (KM) in both directions; this may not be applicable to all enzymes even if the reverse reaction is speculatively Michaelian. Arrhenius activation energy, Ea and (Ea - ΔGES#)/RT) are considered = ΔGES# and KM respectively. The equations are considered unlikely.

Objectives: The objectives of this research are: 1) To derive what is considered as an appropriate equation for the determination of the difference in ΔGES# between the reverse and forward directions, 2) calculate the difference between the reverse and total forward ΔGES#, and 3) show reasons why Ea ≠ ΔGES#  in all cases.

Methods: A major theoretical research and experimentation using Bernfeld method.

Results and Discussion: A dimensionless equilibrium constant KES is given. Expectedly, the rate constants were higher at higher temperatures and the free energy of activation with salt was < the Arrhenius activation energy, Ea; ΔΔGES#ranges between 67 - 68 kJ/mol.

Conclusion: The equations for the calculation of the difference in free energy of activation (ΔΔGES#) between the forward and reverse directions and a dimensionless equilibrium constant for the formation of enzyme-substrate (ES) were derivable. The large positive value of the ΔΔGES# shows that the forward reaction is not substantially spontaneous; this is due perhaps, to the nature of substrate. The equality of Arrhenius activation energy (Ea) and ΔGES# may not be ruled out completely but it must not always be the case; the presence of additive like salt can increase the magnitude of Ea well above the values of the ΔGES#. A dimensionless equilibrium constant for the net yield of ES seems to be a better alternative than KM. The Ea unlike ΔGES#  requires at least two different temperatures for its calculation.