bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a Hydrological Telemetry System in Bago River
Authors: Acierto Ralph Allen , Kawasaki Akiyuki , Zin Win Win , Oo Aung Than , Ra Khon , Komori Daisuke ,   The University of Tokyo 7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan,   Yangon Technological University, Yangon, Myanmar,   Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department, Yangon, Myanmar,   Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan
Published: February 2018

Hydrological monitoring is one of the key aspects in early warning systems that are vital to flood disaster management in flood-prone areas such as Bago River Basin in Myanmar. Thousands of people are affected due to the perennial flooding. Owing to the increasing pressure of rapid urbanization in the region and future climate change impacts, an early warning system in the basin is urgently required for disaster risk mitigation. This paper introduces the co-establishment of the telemetry system by a group of stakeholders. The co-establishment of the system through intensive consultations, proactive roles in responsibility sharing, and capacity building efforts, is essential in developing a base platform for flood forecasting and an early warning system in the basin. Herein, we identify the key challenges that have been central to the participatory approach in co-establishing the system. We also highlight opportunities as a result of the ongoing process and future impact on the disaster management system in the basin. We also highlight the potential for scientific contributions in understanding the local weather and hydrological characteristics through the establishment of the high-temporal resolution observation network. Using the observation at Zaung Tu Weir, Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation (GSMaP) and Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) satellite estimates were assessed. Near real-time and standard versions of both satellite estimates show potential utility over the basin. Hourly aggregation shows slightly higher than 40% probability of detection (POD), on average, for both satellite estimates regardless of the production type. Thus, the hourly aggregation requires correction before usage. The results show useful skills at 60% POD for standard GSMaP (GSMAP-ST), 55% POD for near real-time GSMaP (GSMAP-NR), and 46% POD for GPM, at 3-hourly aggregations. Six-hourly aggregations show maximum benefit for providing useful skill and good correspondence to gauge the observation with GSMAP-ST showing the best true skill score (TSS) at 0.54 and an equitable threat score (ETS) at 0.37. While, both final run GPM and GSMAP-NR show lower POD, TSS, and ETS scores. Considering the latency of near real-time satellite estimates, the GSMAP-NR shows the best potential with a 4-hour latency period for monitoring and forecasting purposes in the basin. The result of the GSMAP-NR does not vary significantly from the GSMAP-ST and all GPM estimates. However, it requires some correction before its usage in any applications, for modeling and forecasting purposes.
Congratulations! JRM Best Paper Award 2017
Authors:   Editorial Office
Published: February 2018

We are pleased to announce that the 10th Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics Best Paper Award (JRM Best Paper Award 2017) has been decided by the JRM editorial committee.

The following paper won the JRM Best Paper Award 2017, severely selected from among all 97 papers published in Vol.28 (2016). The Best Paper Award ceremony was held in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo, Japan, on January 9, 2018, attended by the authors and JRM editorial committee members who took part in the selection process. The award winner will also be announced on the JRM website and was given a certificate and a nearly US$1,000 honorarium.

JRM Best Paper Award 2017

A Study of Power-Assist Technology to Reduce Body Burden During Loading and Unloading Operations by Support of Knee Joint Motion by Yoshihiko Naruoka, Naruaki Hiramitsu, and Yusuke Mitsuya

J. of Robotics and Mechatronics, Vol.28, No.6, pp. 949-957, December 2016
Risk Predictive Driver Assistance System for Collision Avoidance in Intersection Right Turns
Authors: Fujinami Yohei , Raksincharoensak Pongsathorn , Ulbricht Dirk , Adomat Rolf ,   Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology 2-24-16 Naka-cho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-8588, Japan,   Division Chassis & Safety, Continental Automotive Corporation Peter-Dornier-Strase 10, D-88131 Lindau, Germany
Published: February 2018

Most traffic accidents that result in injuries or fatalities occur in intersections. In Japan, where cars drive on the left, most of such accidents involve cars that are turning right. This situation serves as the basis of the development of our Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for intersection right turns. This research focuses on the scenario in which an object darts out from the blind spot created by heavy oncoming traffic as a vehicle is making an intersection right turn. When this happens, even if the driver brakes as hard as possible or an active safety function such as the Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEBS) applies the brakes, the natural limits of physical friction may make it impossible to avoid a collision. To improve traffic safety given the limited potential of physical friction, this research seeks to develop a risk-predictive right-turn assistance system. The system predicts potential oncoming objects and reduces the vehicle velocity in advance. Blind corners can be detected by on-board sensors without requiring information from surrounding infrastructure. This paper presents a right-turn assistance system that avoids conflict with the AEBS in emergencies by decelerating the ego vehicle to a safe velocity.
Design and Experimental Verification of a Pantograph-Based Mechanism for Lower Limb Load Reduction by Compensating for Upper Body Weight
Authors: Mamiya Shotaro ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology 1-1 Hibarigaoka, Tempaku, Toyohashi, Aichi 441-8580, Japan, Takahashi Tomoya , Uchiyama Naoki
Published: February 2018

Several extant studies examine the design of power assist systems that support leg motion of the wearer. However, in most cases, actuators are always required to support the upper body weight of a wearer. This support reduces power efficiency, and thus, a new mechanism is required to effectively support upper body weight. This paper proposes a design of a lower limb load reduction device that uses a pantograph mechanism. In the mechanism, leg motion can be separated into horizontal and vertical motions, and only the lower limb load that is caused by vertical motion and the wearer’s own weight is compensated by the actuators. Additionally, the design enables support of upper body weight only in the support leg phase, and actuators are not used in the lifted leg phase. The design principle is described, and experimental results subsequently demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed design.
AR-Marker/IMU Hybrid Navigation System for Tether-Powered UAV
Authors: Nakanishi Hiroaki , Hashimoto Hiroyuki ,   Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Kyotodaigaku-katsura, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8540, Japan,   Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 2-16-5 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8215, Japan
Published: February 2018

Electrically powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are useful in performing inspection at various infrastructures or plants. A power supply through a tether cable is effective in extending flight time. During inspection activities, some or all satellites may be occluded. UAVs for inspection must be operated even in GPS-denied areas; therefore, a navigation system for GPS-denied areas is required. Depth information cannot be obtained correctly by a monocular camera. The ARToolkit, which is widely applied in augmented reality (AR), is not sufficient as a UAV navigation system. We have proposed a hybrid navigation method that integrates the ARToolkit and an inertial measurement unit (IMU). An analytic solution for both the worst and best estimation of yaw angle can be obtained by simple computation and helps remove outliers in measurements. From experimental results, it was proven that position estimation using the proposed method corresponded reasonably; however, it was necessary to correct the difference between the camera origin and the body’s center of gravity.
Structure and Examination of the Guidance Robot LIGHBOT for Visually Impaired and Elderly People
Authors: Tobita Kazuteru ,   NSK Ltd. 1-5-50 Kugenuma-shinmei, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 251-8501, Japan, Sagayama Katsuyuki , Mori Mayuko , Tabuchi Ayako
Published: February 2018

We developed a robot that can guide visually impaired people and elderly people as they walk around in large hospitals. In relation to this, a previous report described the structure of a guidance robot and the comparison of its use with that of a white cane. It was shown that with the use of the robot, participants could move more easily, safely, and confidently than with a white cane. However, to solve the problems encountered with the use of the previous robot, a new guidance robot was fabricated. This paper describes the structure of the new robot and the results of the demonstration examination of the robot in the Kanagawa Rehabilitation Center. The robot navigates to reach a destination set by using the touch panel, whereas velocity depends on the force exerted by the user on the robot. The questionnaire answered by the participants were evaluated using the system usability scale, which showed that the acceptability range of the robot is “Acceptable” and its usability is high.
A High-Speed Vision System with Multithread Automatic Exposure Control for High-Dynamic-Range Imaging
Authors: Jiang Xianwu , Gu Qingyi , Aoyama Tadayoshi , Takaki Takeshi , Ishii Idaku ,   Robotics Laboratory, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan,   Research Center of Precision Sensing and Control, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences No.95 Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, China,   Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering, Nagoya University 1 Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
Published: February 2018

In this study, we develop a real-time high-frame-rate vision system with frame-by-frame automatic exposure (AE) control that can simultaneously synthesize multiple images with different exposure times into a high-dynamic-range (HDR) image for scenarios with dynamic change in illumination. By accelerating the video capture and processing for time-division multithread AE control at the millisecond level, the proposed system can virtually function as multiple AE cameras with different exposure times. This system can capture color HDR images of 512 × 512 pixels in real time at 500 fps by synthesizing four 8-bit color images with different exposure times at consecutive frames, captured at an interval of 2 ms, with pixel-level parallel processing accelerated by a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) board. Several experimental results for scenarios with a large change in illumination are demonstrated to confirm the performance of the proposed system for real-time HDR imaging.
ISOLASI DAN SELEKSI KHAMIR AMILOLITIK ASAL BUAH NANGKA (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.)
Authors: Wulandari Tria Putri , Sukmawati Dalia , Kurniati Tri Handayani
Published: February 2018

The aim of this research is to find the isolates of yeast that have the ability to produce enzyme amylase. The strains that can produce the amylase enzyme are characterized by a clear zone around colonies after addition of iodine solution in medium containing 1% starch soluble. Activity of amylase enzyme can be determined by measuring using spectrophotometer at λ 540 nm. The isolation result obtained 75 representative yeast isolates with colony color white butyrous 16%, white mucoid 29.3%, yellowish white 18.7%, cream 20%, peach mucoid 9.3%, and orange mucoid 6,7%. Screening results showed that 8 isolates were able to produce an amylase enzyme with code isolates K33, K34, K36, K37, K48, K107, and K128. A total of two potential yeast isolates in yielding amylase with K34 and K39 isolate codes had amylolytic index 2.89 and 2.27. The highest enzyme activity was produced by K48 (0.88 U/mL).
Peningkatan Produksi Benih Botani Bawang Merah (Allium cepa var. ascalonicum) di Dataran Rendah Subang Melalui Aplikasi BAP dan Introduksi Apis cerana
Authors: Kurniasari Leli , Palupi Endah Retno , Hilman Yusdar , Rosliani Rini
Published: February 2018

Produksi benih botani bawang merah (true shallot seed/TSS) dapat ditingkatkan melalui peningkatan pembungaan dan intensitas penyerbukan. Aplikasi BAP dapat meningkatkan pembungaan, sementara introduksi serangga penyerbuk dapat meningkatkan intensitas penyerbukan. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk meningkatkan produksi TSS di dataran rendah Subang (100 m dpl.). Penelitian dilaksanakan dari bulan Juni sampai November 2014. Penelitian terdiri atas dua tahap percobaan. Percobaan pertama disusun dalam rancangan petak terbagi dengan empat ulangan. Petak utama adalah waktu aplikasi BAP yang terdiri dari 1, 3, dan 5 minggu setelah tanam (MST) serta 2, 4, dan 6 MST. Anak petak adalah konsentrasi BAP yang terdiri dari 0, 50, 100, 150, 200, dan 250 ppm. Percobaan kedua dilakukan dengan membandingkan produksi TSS dari dua populasi yang diintroduksi serangga dan tanpa introduksi serangga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi BAP pada 2, 4, dan 6 MST efektif meningkatkan persentase tanaman berbunga, jumlah bunga per umbel, jumlah kapsul per umbel, persentase pembentukan kapsul per umbel, dan bobot TSS per tanaman. Introduksi Apis cerana efektif meningkatkan jumlah kapsul bernas per tanaman, persentase pembentukan kapsul per tanaman, jumlah TSS per tanaman, persentase TSS bernas per tanaman, dan bobot TSS per tanaman, bobot 100 butir, dan daya berkecambah.

Production of true shallot seed (TSS) can be increased by enhancing flowering and intensifying the pollination. Application of BAP enhances flowering, whereas introduction of insect pollinator intensifies pollination. This research was aimed to increase TSS production in lowland area of Subang (100 m asl.) and was carried out from June until November 2014. The research consisted of two experiments. The first experiment was arranged in split plot design with four replications. The main plot was time of application of BAP i.e. 1, 3, and 5 week after planting (WAP) and 2, 4, and 6 WAP. The sub plot was consentration of BAP i.e. 0, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 ppm. The second experiment was comparing TSS production from two populations with and without installment of Apis cerana hive. The result showed that BAP applied on 2, 4, and 6 WAP effectively increased percentage of plant flowering, number of flower per umbel, number of capsules per umbel, percentage of fruitset, and TSS weight per plant. Introduction of Apis cerana have increased fruitset, percentages of filled TSS, number of TSS per umbel, and TSS weight per umbel as well as weight of 100 seed, and germination capacity.
Kelas Benih Kentang (Solanum tuberosum L.) Berdasarkan Pertumbuhan, Produksi, dan Mutu Produk
Authors: Mulyono Djoko , Syah M. Jawal Anwarudin , Sayekti Apri Laila , Hilman Yusdar
Published: February 2018

Sistem perbenihan kentang yang ada saat ini terdiri atas lima kelas benih, yaitu G0, G1, G2, G3, dan G4. Kelas benih G0 sampai G3 merupakan benih sumber, sedangkan kelas benih G4 merupakan benih sebar. Banyak penangkar, petani maupun stakeholder lainnya berpendapat bahwa proses produksi benih kentang dari kelas G0 sampai G3 cukup lama sehingga penyediaan benih untuk kentang konsumsi (G4) tidak dapat dilakukan secara cepat. Kegiatan penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat produktivitas kentang masing-masing kelas benih G0 sampai G4 agar dapat direkomendasikan sebagai kelas benih untuk kentang konsumsi. Penelitian dilakukan di Kebun Percobaan Margahayu Balitsa Lembang dari bulan September sampai November 2012 menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok dengan enam perlakuan, yaitu kelas benih (G0, G1, G2, G3, G4, dan kontrol) dan empat ulangan. Parameter yang diamati meliputi pertumbuhan tanaman, produksi, dan mutu produk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kentang yang berasal dari kelas benih G3 menghasilkan produksi dan kelas umbi A dan B yang tertinggi sehingga cocok untuk benih sebar. Untuk peningkatan produksi ternyata kelas benih yang lebih tinggi (G0 dan G1) memiliki peningkatan produksi dan menghasilkan umbi kelas C dan D yang lebih tinggi daripada kelas benih di bawahnya sehingga cocok dikategorikan sebagai benih sumber.

Potato seed systems that exist today consists of five seeds classes, namely G0, G1, G2, G3, and G4. G0 to G3 seed is the source seed, while classes G4 seed was extension seed. Many breeders, farmers and other stakeholders argue that the process of seed production from G0 to G3 class was too long so that the supply of potatoes seeds for consumption (G4) could not be carried out faster. Research was conducted to determine the level of productivity of each class of potato seed G0 to G4 to be recommended as a seed class for potato consumption. The reseach was conducted at Margahayu Experimental Garden of Indonesian Vegetable Research Institute Lembang from September–November 2012 in randomized block design with six treatments : seed class (G0, G1, G2, G3, G4, and control) with four replications. The parameters observed were plant growth, production, and product quality. Hence, it can be concluded that potatoes derived from G3 class was quite suitable for extension seeds. The higher the seed class (G0 and G1) the higher the increasing rate and it produced higher number of C and D tuber grade.
Editorial: Australian TESOL contexts; a state in flux
Authors: Neilsen Rod , Weinmann Michiko , Arber Ruth
Published: February 2018

The factors influencing the multiple contexts of English language provision in Australia are complex, and this issue of TESOL in Context holds a lens to some of them: the first of the three articles presents a historical overview of provision for English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D, formerly English as a Second Language or ESL) in Australia, the subject of the second is screening for EAL kindergarten children, and the third discusses issues of internationalisation in a K-12 school. Reading these we are reminded that as TESOL professionals we work in an environment of continual change, forced to respond in a frequently ad hoc manner to a number of pressures, including federal and state politics. As far back as 2002 Joe Lo Bianco expressed concern (in this journal) that EAL/D learner needs were still not being met at that time, and the three articles in this issue throw light on why this is still too often the case, despite recent legislative emphasis on a ‘fairer Australia’ (Australian Government, 2011) in which a stronger acknowledgement, understanding and support for linguistic diversity should provide the foundation for a socially just society.
Internationalising a school: teachers’ perspectives on pedagogy, curriculum and inclusion
Authors: Hattingh Sherene , Kettle Margaret , Brownlee Joanne
Published: February 2018

The increase of internationalisation in Australian schools marks this as a significant teaching and learning experience for many teachers, specifically those in the secondary school. This case study of a secondary school investigated the concerns of teachers impacted by the implementation of an internationalisation policy. The study examined the teachers’ responses to issues often associated with internationalisation in schools: pedagogy, curriculum and student inclusion. Four key concerns emerged in the data: (i) feelings of being ill-prepared; (ii) questions about curriculum enactment and student participation; (iii) the need for greater intercultural competence; and (iv) a lack of clarity about the relationship between language and literacy. The paper explores the implications of these concerns for teachers’ practices and professional development as well as the place of international students in the school community.
THE PLURILINGUAL TESOL TEACHER: THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE LIVES OF TESOL TEACHERS AND WHY THEY MATTER.
Authors: Neilson Rod
Published: February 2018

Elizabeth Ellis Trends in applied Linguistics: De Gruyter Mouton, 2016, ISBN 978-1-61451-589-0
Accuracy of a new hysteroscopic method in the assessment of tubal patency: Hysteroscopic Chromotubation
Authors: Yucel Burak , Demirel Emine , Kelekci Sefa , Seckin Kerem Doga , Shawki Osama
Published: February 2018

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of hysteroscopic chromopertubation (HCT) in the assessment of tubal patency by comparing its results with laparoscopic chromopertubation (LCT).Study DesignThe population of this prospective cohort study consisted of both fertile and infertile women. Sixty-four women were included to the study. HCT was assessed by the observation of the transport of highly concentrated methylene blue from uterine cavity to tubal ostia. The results of HCT were compared with the results of LCT as a gold standard. The accuracy of HCT, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values in diagnosing tubal patency were calculated.ResultsThe results of HCT and LCT were evaluated for right and left tubes, separately. One hundred and twenty-eight tubes were determined. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values for HCT were; 85.85%, 59.09%, 91% and 46.43%, respectively.Conclusion This study’s result showed that HCT had high sensitivity and moderate specificity values in the assessment of tubal patency. HCT during office hysteroscopy could give the chance to practitioners to assess tubal patency without subjecting the patient to multiple procedures.
Joint Probability Distribution Functions for the Filtered Velocity Gradient Invariants in Homogeneous Isotropic Turbulence
Authors: Abdel Kareem Waleed , Abdel Aty Mahmoud , Asker Zafer M.
Published: February 2018

Background:

Turbulent flow is characterized by vortices with different scales. Extraction of various scales and filtering the turbulent field into coherent and incoherent parts are important processes that improve our understanding of turbulent characteristics.

Objective:

Joint probability distribution functions (JPDFs) for the filtered velocity gradient invariants are extensively studied for different scales as well as for the coherent and incoherent parts of each scale.

Methods:

The Fourier decomposition and the anisotropic diffusion model are used in the investigation. The extraction process is performed by employing the Fourier decomposition at different cutoff wavenumbers for the velocity field and three distinct scales (large, medium and fine scale) are identified. The velocity gradient invariants such as the second invariantQand the third invariantRfor the different scales are extracted. Then other important invariants such as the rate of rotation tensorQWand the rate of deformationQSare also identified for each scale. The anisotropic diffusion model is used to extract the coherent and incoherent parts of each invariant at each scale. Then the JPDFs of the coherent and incoherent invariants are compared. The scale decomposition and the filtering process are applied for turbulent flow fields that are simulated using the lattice Boltzmann method with resolution of 1283.

Results:

Results show that the (R-Q) space has a universal topological pear-like shape for the different scales as well as their coherent field. However, the (R-Q)-space for the incoherent fields are found different and no general shape can be observed. The (Qw-QS)-space results show self-similar shapes for coherent fields and for the incoherent fields no specific shape can be observed since the noise distributed as separated points everywhere.

Conclusion:

Two different methods for extraction and filtering of forced isotropic turbulence and the JPDFs of the velocity gradient invariants are studied. Some universal characteristics for the coherent parts were found. However, for the incoherent parts, no universal JPDFs were found.
Higher Risk of Future Cardiovascular Events Among Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis Compared to Psoriatic Patients Between the Ages of 30-50
Authors: Krajewska–Włodarczyk Magdalena , Owczarczyk-Saczonek Agnieszka , Placek Waldemar
Published: February 2018

Introduction:

Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) are chronic diseases with a number of complications that, among others, may include alterations in the cardio-vascular system.

Methods:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis between the ages of 30-50. The research covered 95 outpatients and inpatients: 51 with plaque psoriasis (23 women and 28 men) and 44 with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (16 women and 28 men). The risk of cardio-vascular incident was evaluated with the use of the Framingham algorithm covering the age, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, the habit of smoking and diabetes. The 10-year risk of the occurrence of a cardio-vascular incident was higher in patients with psoriatic arthritis than in patients with plaque psoriasis (9,9% vs6,2%). A high risk of cardio-vascular events was observed in 35% men with psoriatic arthritis in comparison to 11% men with only psoriasis. In patients with plaque psoriasis, the increase in the risk of cardio-vascular incident was connected with the late beginning of psoriasis; whereas in the group of patients with psoriatic arthritis, the risk of cardio-vascular incident was connected with the intensification of psoriatic lesions.

Conclusion:

The patients with psoriasis, especially men with psoriatic arthritis, certainly require special medical care in terms of cardio-vascular diseases prevention.
Additive Manufacturing and Dentistry: Designing a Semi-Physiological Articulator
Authors: Santolalla François-Xavier , Debarre Etienne , Hivart Philippe
Published: February 2018

Introduction:

The use of second generation semi-adjustable articulators for the reproduction of the mandibular kinematic often proves to be a technical and time constraint for the dentist. Therefore, its use, however essential within the dental office, is frequently forsaken.

Materials and methods:

The possibility of reproducing complex anatomical forms using rapid prototyping technologies can induce a more attractive and effective use of such a modified articulator.

Results & Conclusion:

Indeed, these replicas substitute for mechanical adjustments and thereby make the metrology on the patient an unnecessary element, both sources of the approximation of the kinematic. The aim of this study is to report on designing and manufacturing a semi-physiological articulator and on its pertinence through the comparison of the mandibular kinematics movement reproducibility on the two types of articulator.
The lichen genus Parmotrema A. Massal. (Lecanorales, Ascomycota) from India with addition distributional records
Authors: Mishra Gaurav K. , Upreti Dalip K.
Published: February 2018

A detailed morpho-taxonomic account of 53 species of lichen genus Parmotrma is provided.
Based on the phylogenetic studies carried out elsewhere now Parmelaria subthomsonii D.D.
Awasthi and P. thomsonii (Stirt.) D.D. Awasthi are transferred in the genus Parmotrema. Key to
the species of Parmotrema known from India and their additional distribution are also provided.
THE MODEL OF LAW ON THE FULFILLMENT OF RIGHT TO EDUCATION AS THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF CITIZENSHIP IN TERRITORIAL BORDER
Authors: Syaprillah Aditia , Zein Yahya Ahmad
Published: February 2018

AbstractVarious weaknesses are still found in the protection of the rights of citizens, pertaining to the right to education in border area, that resulted in the backwardness and poverty of its citizens. The government of Nunukan District has released a regulation in fulfilling the right to education of citizens, that is regional regulation Number 05 Year 2012 on the management and implementation of education. Legal model for the fulfillment of the right to education of citizens in the border area should refer to the constitutional rights of citizens and in accordance with the international covenant on ECOSOC rights and principles of national education. IntisariPersoalan kebijakan perlindungan hak-hak warga negara khususnya terkait hak pendidikan di wilayah perbatasan selama ini masih terdapat berbagai macam kelemahan yang berakibat keterbelakangan, ketertinggalan dan kemiskinan warga negara di wilayah perbatasan. Kebijakan Pemda Kab. Nunukan dalam rangka pemenuhan hak atas pendidikan warga negara di wilayah perbatasan dituangkan ke dalam Perda Nomor 05 tahun 2012 tentang Pengelolaan Dan Penyelenggaraan Pendidikan. Model hukum Pemenuhan hak atas pendidikan warga negara di wilayah perbatasan harus mengacu pada hak konstitusional Warga Negara yang dijamin dalam konstitusi Indonesia dan sesuai dengan Konvenan Internasional Hak Ekosob dan prinsip-prinsip penyelenggaraan pendidikan nasional.
PEMILIHAN KONSEP PERATURAN PERPAJAKAN UNTUK MENANGGULANGI DAMPAK ASYNCHRONOUS INFORMATION DALAM TRANSAKSI ELEKTRONIK DI INDONESIA
Authors: Anditya Anugrah
Published: February 2018

AbstractPotential lost from taxation in Indonesia which came from an electronic transaction could happen due to asynchronous information between authority and tax payer. In electronic transacsions, the authority have no information as much as the taxpayer or party which directly involved during electronic transations. To overcome this condition Indonesia needs concept in exchange of information regarding taxation partuclarly in actual electronic transactions. Consideration for the  concept to be chosen will include such as legal characteristic of current regulation and taxation reporting system for electronic transaction Indonesia. IntisariPotensi kehilangan pemasukan pajak di Indonesia yang berasal dari transaksi elektronik dapat terjadi karena adanya asynchronous information antara fiskus dan wajib pajak. Dalam transaksi elektronik fiskus tidak akan memilki informasi sebanyak yang dimiliki oleh pihak yang terlibat langsung dalam transaksi tersebut. Untuk menangani keadaan tersebut Indonesia memerlukan konsep pertukaran informasi yang akan digunakan dalam peraturan perpajakan dengan melihat keadaan saat ini. Pertimbangan dalam pemilihan konsep adalah karakteristik peraturan dan sistem pelaporan perpajakan yang timbul atas transaksi elektronik.
Una aproximación distinta a los fenómenos criminológicos y políticos
Authors: Velázquez Ortega Miguel Angel
Published: February 2018

Aguilera Portales, Rafael (2015) Criminología política. México: Res Pública
La ideología colorada: el papel de los intelectuales en la permanencia del liderazgo del bloque hegemónico paraguayo
Authors: Bourscheid Junior Ivan
Published: February 2018

El trabajo analiza el papel que tuvo la ideología en el proceso de dominación política paraguaya, a la luz de su legitimación. Utilizamos una base teórico-conceptual gramsciana, dada la importancia de la ideología y los intelectuales para mantener el bloque hegemónico. Identificamos los discursos ideológicos del Partido Colorado para encontrar la idea y los elementos esenciales que mueven la acción partidaria en cinco periodos seleccionados. Se utilizan dos fuentes de información: los acuerdos partidarios y sus declaraciones ideológicas, así como obras de intelectuales orgánicos colorados, sometidos a la técnica de análisis del discurso. Concluimos que la adaptabilidad y la tradición son elementos centrales, donde el mayor grado de adaptabilidad permite absorber demandas de los grupos divergentes y el éxito para mantener al poder colorado.
La evolución de la investigación sobre gobiernos municipales en México, 1984-2016
Authors: Sánchez Bernal Antonio , Rosas Arellano Jarumy , García Bátiz María Luisa
Published: February 2018

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la evolución de la investigación sobre los gobiernos municipales en México para reconocer su vinculación con el contexto social, económico y político del país. Para este trabajo se hizo una revisión de las 1 429 publicaciones, sistematizadas y clasificadas en el Catalogo de Publicaciones sobre Gobiernos Municipales. Los resultados del análisis permiten reconocer que la investigación sobre gobiernos municipales en México ha seguido una estrategia de trabajo colectivo para responder a la heterogeneidad de este orden de gobierno en toda la extensión territorial del país; de la misma forma, se ha privilegiado la cobertura nacional y municipal con una fuerte tendencia al uso de métodos cualitativos.
El regreso del derecho a los debates sobre conducta judicial. Un diálogo entre derecho y ciencia política
Authors: Cortez Salinas Josafat
Published: February 2018

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Synthesis of 1,3-divalent glycoconjugates with diverse structures and their functionalization
Authors: Sahoo Laxminarayan , Singhamahapatra Anadi , Sahoo Satyanarayan
Published: February 2018

A series of novel 1,3-difunctionalized glycoconjugates were synthesized using a sequence of regioselective functionalization and stereoselective glycosidation of D-glucose and D-GlcNAc. Regioselective C-3 functionalization of sugar molecules was achieved by chemical functionalization of isopropylidene or oxazoline protected sugar derivatives. The structural diversity at the anomeric carbon was explored by stereoselective chemical glycosidation. The oxazoline protected D-GlcNAc derivative gave either pyranose or furanose derivatives on glycosidation depending on the amount of Lewis acid used. The diversely functionalized glycoconjugates with azide or alkyne groups are potentially useful for the synthesis of multifunctionalized complex glycoconjugates via click reactions.
Herpes zoster - is there a need for new treatment recommendations?
Authors: Karic Uros , Katanic Natasa , Perunicic Sanja , Mitrovic Nikola , Nikolic Natasa , Markovic Marko , Bojovic Ksenija , Malinic Jovan , Poluga Jasmina , Simonovic-Babic Jasmina
Published: February 2018

Background/Aim. The reactivation of the varicella zoster virus results in herpes zoster. Acyclovir is currently recommended over 7 to 10 days for herpes zoster treatment and should be started within 72 hours of rash eruption. This study analyses whether a therapy delay and/or shorter courses of treatment are associated with adverse outcomes. Methods. We identified 292 patients treated at the Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases in Belgrade for herpes zoster in a five-years period. The data on these patients were analyzed using the descriptive statistics, the ?2 test, the Mann-Whitney U-test and the multiple logistic regression analysis. Results. The average time from rash eruption to the first dose of acyclovir was 4.07 ? 2.64 days. The patients received acyclovir for 6.83 ? 2.45 days. Seventy-one patients had disseminated herpes zoster, 100 had cranial nerve involvement, 86 had complications other than postherpetic neuralgia and one patient died. In cases where therapy was delayed there was no significant association with complications (?2 = 0.031; p = 0.86). Our logistic regression model was not able to predict who was treated less than 7 days. An association between the HZ complications and abbreviated acyclovir regimens was not demonstrated (?2 = 1.109; p = 0.326). We conducted the PubMed search on February 1st, 2017 and found no proof for the need to apply at least 7 days of acyclovir therapy for herpes zoster in the studies that have been published so far. Conclusion. We were unable to prove an association between therapy delay and unfavorable outcomes. The same was true for shorter than recommended acyclovir courses.
An Empirical Investigation on Social Media Users' Demand for Financial Information Distributed via Social Media Platforms
Authors: Marley Robert N. , Snow Neal M.
Published: February 2018

Managers feel significant pressure to establish a social media presence that differentiates their organization from rivals, though few managers feel confident that their organization provides social media users with the information they desire. Thus, while the supply of information provided to social media users by organizations continues to proliferate rapidly, few studies have investigated the information social media users want organizations to provide. This study explores the information desires of two social media user groups: non-professional investors and non-investors. We create and validate a social media information content taxonomy using data from three experiments, finding that the information desires of both groups are relatively similar. Specifically, social media users primarily want organizations to provide them with information that addresses them as customers and non-professional investors desire financial information more than non-investors. Across platforms, Facebook is the platform most closely associated with organizational social media communications.

JEL Classifications: M31; M37; M41; G24; D83.
Information Technology Investment and the Timeliness of Financial Reports
Authors: Johnston Joseph Atkins , Zhang Joseph H.
Published: February 2018

Information technology (IT) can be harnessed to improve the efficiency of the production of financial reports and the efficiency of the audits of these reports. Using firm-level IT data of U.S. companies, we show that IT intensity, measured as IT assets scaled by total assets, is negatively related to both earnings report lag and audit report lag. Further, we find that this negative relation is stronger for firms in industries that are likely to have an automate or informate strategic role in IT. We do not find any evidence suggesting that IT intensity reduces the gap between the earnings report date and the audit report date. These results are consistent with the argument that investing in IT reduces reporting lag by automating and simplifying the financial reporting and closing process. Our findings have implications for practitioners and IT executives in assessing the costs and benefits of IT applications.
Developed generations of electric buses produced by Ursus
Authors: Wielgus Jan , Kasperek Dariusz , Małek Arkadiusz , Łusiak Tomasz
Published: February 2018

In April 2017 at Hannover Messe presented electric-hydrogen bus produced by Ursus. It is already the third generation of electric buses introduced on the market by the manufacturer from Lublin. The article contains a thorough description of three generations of electric buses. It presents the most important technologies influencing the performance of each generation. Conducted in a continuous research and development activities result in expanding the autonomy of the next generations. Ursus company also develops technology for rapid maintenance-free charging systems for electric buses using the pantograph. In the article there was presented a comparison of selected parameters of each generation of electric buses. Article ends with the review of their advantages and disadvantages compared to the conventional power drivetrains based on Diesel engines.
Theoretical Study of Nuclear Density Distributions and Elastic Electron Scattering form Factors for Some Halo Nuclei
Authors: R. Ridha Arkan , K. Suhayeb Mustafa
Published: February 2018

The nuclear matter density distributions, elastic electron scattering charge formfactors and root-mean square (rms) proton, charge, neutron and matter radii arestudied for neutron-rich 6,8He and 19C nuclei and proton-rich 8B and 17Ne nuclei. Thelocal scale transformation (LST) are used to improve the performance radial wavefunction of harmonic-oscillator wave function in order to generate the long tailbehavior appeared in matter density distribution at high . A good agreement resultsare obtained for aforementioned quantities in the used model.
Using Annual Rainfall to Estimate the Surface Runoff and Groundwater Recharge in Lialan Basin (Southeast Kirkuk - North of Iraq)
Authors: Y. Al-Kubaisi Qusai , Ali Rasheed Arjan
Published: February 2018

The present study intends to estimate the surface runoff and groundwaterrecharge in Lialan basin using the soil conservation service method (curve number)and chloride mass balance method (CMB) respectively. Lialan basin is located at thesoutheast part of Kirkuk governorate, between longitudes (44° 21' 00" E - 44° 42'00" E) and latitudes (35° 7' 30" N - 35° 28' 30" N) , which covering an area of about436 km2 and contains many geological formations. In this study, based on theannual rainfall data extending from (1970 - 2016) obtained from the Kirkukmeteorological station, the surface runoff was calculated using the curve numbermethod (CN), and found to be equal to 90.4 mm/year, which represent 26.07 % ofthe total rainfall. While the groundwater recharge was calculated depending on theannual rainfall and chloride concentrations in rainfall and groundwater using thechloride mass balance method (CMB) and found it equals 23.07 mm/year,representing 7.42 % of the total rainfall. Thus the annual recharge amount for thewhole basin is equal to 10.0585 × 106 m3 / year. Generally, the results indicate adirect relationship between the systems of runoff and groundwater recharge inLialan basin with total rainfall .
Risk of Obesity on Woman Health in Baghdad City
Authors: A. Fakhry Faeza
Published: February 2018

Maternal obesity is linked rates of high-risk obstetrical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension with higher rates of cesarean section. Pregnancy outcomes are negatively affected by maternal obesity (increased risk of neonatal mortality and malformations) . The research aims to show the effect of obesity of woman on physical and metabolisms status.
Evaluation of Trichoderma Harzianum Biological Control Against Fusarium Oxysporum F. Sp. Melongenae
Authors: J. Kareem Hassan , Mohsen Al-Araji Alaa
Published: February 2018

The present study was conducted to biocontrol in vitro and in vivo of Fusariumoxysporum that cause Fusarium wilt diseases for eggplant plants by using biologicalcontrol agent fungus Trichoderma harzianum. Fourteen isolates from F. oxysporumwere isolated and identified from two fields in Iraq. Pathogenicity test indicated thatall F. oxysporum isolates were pathogenic for eggplant but differed in its level ofpathogenicity. Four of the fourteen isolates from F. oxysporum were selecteddepending on their highest pathogenicity for eggplant plants, F. oxysporum fourisolates F5, F6, F13 and F14 achieved at pre emergence 83.3%, 83.3%, 86.7% and83.3% and at post emergence 90.0%, 90.0%, 83.3% and 76.7% respectively. Invitro, the antagonistic activity evaluation of T. harzianum against F. oxysporum fourisolates revealed that T. harzianum was highly significantly inhibited F. oxysporumfour isolates growth (F5, F6, F13, F14) which recorded the inhibition percentage87.00, 89.00, 89.00, and 96.33% respectively. Greenhouse (In vivo) results of thebiocontrol efficiency of T. harzianum against F. oxysporum showed significantreduction in eggplant Fusarium wilt incidence compared with pathogens controltreatments. The pathogen F. oxysporum treatments with T. harzianum (TF) showedthat all the treatments (TF) achieved high germination rate for eggplant seedscompared with control treatment, while the treatment TF13 was significantlysuperior than all other treatments in number of leaflets, stem height, shoot freshweight, shoot dry weight, root fresh weight, root dry weight and root size whichrecorded 8.67, 19.00cm, 20.33gm, 4.73gm, 12.00gm, 1.53gm, 17.67cm³respectively.
Valores culturales y educación
Authors: Guebelly Jorge Elías
Published: February 2018

Gracias a todos los asistentes al VIII Encuentro de Facultades de Educación en la ciudad de Neiva. Gracias por estar con nosotros y compartir la búsqueda de soluciones a la crisis de la educación colombiana. Sólo dependemos de nosotros mismos y los congresos son escenarios para dilucidar las dificultades de nuestra profesión. Gracias a los ponentes, gracias a todos los asistentes y felicitaciones al Decano y su equipo de trabajo por la organización seria y responsable del evento.
Planes de desarrollo en el sector educativo en Colombia
Authors: Guzmán Baena William
Published: February 2018

Ya en 1918 el Presidente de los Estados Unidos Woodrow Wilson había enunciado escuetamente la noción del "desarrrollo", por cierto tutelado, pero hasta la Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945) se hablaba de la evolución de los países mas bien en términos de avance desde el "atraso", caracterizado por la "primitividad" y la miseria con sus penosas secuelas, hasta el "progreso", caracterizado por la "civilización" y la prosperidad que traía aparejado el bienestar.Sólo un puñado de países, en su mayoría americanos del norte y europeos, se hallaban entonces en situación de progreso y, por lo general, se suponía que los demás países también irían llegando hasta tal estado. ¿Cómo habrían de hacer eso? Aparentemente lo harían de un modo providencial, tal vez lento pero presumiblemente natural e ineluctable. Les bastaría con "dejar pasar y dejar hacer" y, si acaso, empeñarse en imitar a los progresados ciegamente y al máximo posible. Aunque el colonialismo prevalecía ostensiblemente aún, no había conciencia clara, ni menos admisión pública, de que no pocas de las naciones que más habían progresado en el mundo lo habían hecho, en alguna medida, a expensas del atraso de las demás. Y tampoco se prestaba real atención a la opresora inequidad vigente dentro de cada país atrasado en desmedro de la mayoría de la población.
Educación y Poder en Colombia durante el siglo XIX
Authors: Arévalo Melquin Enrique , Rodríguez Díaz Jhon Wilmar
Published: February 2018

La educación es uno de los pilares fundamentales para todas las sociedades. Constituye el derrotero ideado para el destino de la misma, a través de ella se pueden intervenir las ideologías de una generación a otra, se forja el tipo de ciudadano que integre la sociedad, se planea el modelo de poder y desarrollo proyectado para la Nación. En este sentido la responsabilidad de asumir la construcción del modelo de educación que corresponda a la lógica expuesta, es tarea de todos los habitantes de este vasto territorio, pero más allá, las garantías, el impulso, e incluso su orientación queda en las manos del Estado, y por ende del poder que lo gobierne.
Representaciones mentales y prototipos: el proceso de comunicación desde el punto de vista cognitivo
Authors: Mahecha B. Miguél Ángel
Published: February 2018

En este trabajo nos ocuparemos de un referente denominado 'representaciones mentales' y sus respectivos 'prototipos' presentes en el proceso de la comunicación. Este tema puede ser considerado desde diversos marcos teóricos pero nuestro aporte se fundamenta en el marco teórico global de la lingüística cognitiva. Es por eso que la presentación estará dividida en (§1) una ambientación general sobre lo que se entiende por lingüística cognitiva y los enfoques de Cambridge y California, (§2) las particularidades de la comunicación desde la 'emotividad' y jerarquización de prototipos y sus representaciones a través de los mapas cognitivos.
Aplicación del Psicoanálisis en la educación
Authors: Barrero Galindo Martha Isabel
Published: February 2018

Hacer referencia a la posibilidad de aplicar el psicoanálisis a la educación motiva discusiones amplias. Este escrito hará referencia a las posturas que defienden dicha posibilidad para establecer posteriormente, desde el enfoque de la relación de entrecruzamiento, la manera como los conceptos de sujeto, el yo, inconsciente, pulsión, el estadio del espejo, clivaje, identidad, síntoma y niño se pueden aplicar al campo de la educación y específicamente a la pedagogía.Una de las primeras posturas que va a aparecer en torno a este tema sostiene que no es posible crear una pedagogía psicoanalítica y más aún pretender la complementariedad entre la teoría psicoanalítica y educación; Millot afirma que la teoría analítica es no concluyente en lo que concerniente al campo de la educación y Baietto sostiene que el psicoanálisis para quien enseñar no puede ser una actividad basada en una teoría o una doctrina. (MOSCONI, 2008. P 182).