bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Παράγοντες που επιδρούν στην πρόθεση του εκπαιδευτικού να επιλέγει σχολικά προγράμματα με θέμα τις Ανανεώσιμες Πηγές Ενέργειας
Authors: Κωνσταντινίδη Νίκη Πασχαλία , Λιαράκου Γεωργία
Published: July 2019

Η παρούσα μελέτη έχει ως στόχο τη διερεύνηση των παραγόντων που επιδρούν στην πρόθεση του εκπαιδευτικού να επιλέγει διδακτικές θεματικές σχετικές με τις Ανανεώσιμες Πηγές Ενέργειας (ΑΠΕ). Τετρακόσιοι πενήντα τέσσερις (454) εκπαιδευτικοί της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης από τα Δωδεκάνησα απάντησαν σε ερωτηματολόγιο που δομήθηκε με βάση τη θεωρία της Προσχεδιασμένης  Συμπεριφοράς (Ajzen, 2002). Τα δεδομένα αναλύθηκαν με πολλαπλή γραμμική παλινδρόμηση προκειμένου να εξεταστεί ποιοι παράγοντες επιδρούν στην πρόθεση του εκπαιδευτικού να διδάσκει θεματικές για τις ΑΠΕ. Το μοντέλο βρέθηκε να είναι στατιστικά σημαντικό (p < .001), ενώ  το 62,8% της διακύμανσης της πρόθεσης διδασκαλίας εξηγήθηκε από τις μεταβλητές του μοντέλου. Οι στάσεις του εκπαιδευτικού απέναντι στις ΑΠΕ βρέθηκε να είναι ο πιο ισχυρός παράγοντας πρόβλεψης της πρόθεσης διδασκαλίας, ενώ ακολουθούν οι αντιλήψεις του για το κατά πόσο θεωρεί τον εαυτό του ικανό να διδάξει τη συγκεκριμένη θεματική και για το ποιες είναι οι στάσεις της τοπικής κοινότητας απέναντι στις ΑΠΕ.
Βιβλιοπαρουσίαση "ΓΗ: ένας μικρός και εύθραυστος πλανήτης"
Authors: Π.Ε.Α. ΕΛ.Ε.ΕΤ.
Published: July 2019

Βιβλιοπαρουσίαση
Low-density genetically diverse natural Wolbachia infections in malaria vectors in Kayin state, Myanmar
Authors: Sawasdichai Sunisa , Chaumeau Victor , Dah Tee , Kulabkeeree Thithiworada , Kajeechiwa Ladda , Phanaphadungtham Monthicha , Trakoolchengkaew Muesuwa , Kittiphanakun Praphan , Akararungrot Yanada , Oo Kyi , Delmas Gilles , White Nicholas J. , Nosten François H.
Published: July 2019

Background: Natural Wolbachia infections in malaria mosquitoes were recently reported in Africa, and negatively correlated with the development of Plasmodium falciparum in the vectors. The occurrence and effects of Wolbachia infections outside Africa have not been described and may have been underestimated.

Methods: Mosquitoes were collected by human-landing catch during May and June 2017 in ten villages in Kayin state, Myanmar. Closely related species of malaria vectors were identified with molecular assays. Wolbachia infection rates were assessed with quantitative real-time PCR.

Results: Low titer of Wolbachia DNA was detected in 13/370 samples in six malaria vector species. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA sequences revealed a high diversity of Wolbachia strains and identified lineages different from those described in the African malaria mosquitoes.

Conclusion: These low-density genetically diverse natural Wolbachia infections question the ecology and biology of Wolbachia-Anopheles interactions in Southeast Asia. Their effects on malaria transmission and mosquito vectors are yet to be determined.
The analysis of the polymorphic variations of the dopamine gen transporter (DAT 1) and the serotonin transporter (5HTT_LPR) in patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome with inclusion of the phenotypic feature of sweet liking preference
Authors: Jasiewicz Andrzej , Grzywacz Anna , Jabłoński Marcin , Bieńkowski Przemysław , Samochowiec Agnieszka , Samochowiec Jerzy
Published: July 2019

Cel

Celem pracy było określenie zależności miedzy fenotypem “sweetliking” pacjentów z Zespołem Zależności Alkoholowej a występowaniem określonych polimorficznych wariantów genu transportera dopaminy DAT1 i transportera serotoniny 5HTT_LPR.

Metoda

Do badania zrekrutowano 100 mężczyzn uzależnionych od alkoholu spełniających kryteria uzależnienia według ICD-10, wywiad dotyczący przebiegu uzależnienia zebrano przy użyciu polskiej wersji kwestionariusza SSAGA. Preferencję smaku słodkiego określono przy pomocy zestawów probówek zawierających roztwory sacharozy. Osoby preferujące najwyższe stężenie sacharozy sklasyfikowane zostały jako „sweet likers”. Materiał do badań genetycznych uzyskano z krwi żylnej, DNA wyizolowano metodą wysalania. Przeprowadzono analizę występowania polimorficznych wariantów genu transportera dopaminy DAT1 i transportera serotoniny 5HTT_LPR. Do analizy statystycznej użyto programu SPSS.

Wyniki

W prezentowanym badaniu nie stwierdzono wpływu występowania określonych alleli polimorfizmów genu transportera dopaminy DAT1 i genu transportera serotoniny 5HTT a preferencją sacharozy u probandów.
Stwierdzono natomiast statystycznie istotną zależność pomiędzy występowaniem genotypu 9/10 polimorfizmu genu transportera dopaminy DAT1 a preferencją sacharozy wśród probandów (p=,03704) Obecność tego DAT1 9/10 VNTR trzykrotnie zwiększała szansę wystąpienia cechy „sweet liking” (p=0,015, odds ratio-3,00) w grupie badanej. Wykazano również częstsze występowanie genotypu 10/10 (68,18% vs 47,92%) i 9/9 (6,82% vs 2,08%) u probandów SWL-. Obecność DAT1 10/10 VNTR u probandów ponad dwukrotnie zmniejszała szansę na wystąpienie SWL+ (p=0,051, odds ratio-0,43).

Wnioski

Potwierdzono związek fenotypu „sweetliking” i czynników genetycznych warunkujących funkcjonowanie układu dopaminergicznego.
Territorialidad inmigratoria de trabajadores bolivianos en Mendoza (Argentina). Aproximación etnográfica a partir de tres casos de estudio emplazados en espacios rurales
Authors: Moreno Fiore Marta Silvia
Published: July 2019

A partir de una aproximación etnográfica a los territorios agrícolas de Mendoza entre 2009 y 2018, en este trabajo busco analizar el modo en que los movimientos territoriales de migrantes laborales entre diversas regiones de Bolivia y algunas localidades rurales de la provincia han dado lugar a la construcción de territorialidades inmigratorias. Para ello, primeramente sintetizo la movilidad territorial que vincula a ambos países a partir de las trayectorias migratorias de trabajadoras/ es bolivianas/os, y luego profundizo en los territorios de asentamiento permanente o transitorio de estas/os migrantes en algunas localidades rurales de Mendoza. Considero tres casos empíricos que resultan ejemplares de estas dinámicas: Cordón del Plata (Tupungato), Ugarteche (Luján de Cuyo) y 25 de Mayo (Maipú), localizaciones que tienen en común una importante presencia de migrantes bolivianos que se articulan en ciertos segmentos del mercado laboral, principalmente la agricultura. Esta aproximación nos posibilitará mostrar las particularidades que asume el proceso de reterritorialización efectuado por los migrantes bolivianos en dichos lugares, en el que construyen territorialidades únicas, cargadas de atributos objetivos y sentidos subjetivos que marcan su distintividad.
Comprar una casa en Colombia desde Francia: proyecto migratorio y acciones transnacionales desde abajo
Authors: Ardila Marcia
Published: July 2019

Este artículo explora prácticas transnacionales que confluyen en la compra de bienes inmuebles en Colombia desde Francia. Analizaré la movilización de recursos sociales y económicos entre los migrantes y sus círculos cercanos, así como las representaciones y expectativas que se tejen alrededor de la adquisición de vivienda. Estas casas, que aún no son habitadas físicamente por los y las migrantes —y que posiblemente nunca lo serán— revisten una gran importancia simbólica en el proyecto migratorio: dan sentido al camino recorrido, con sus sacrificios y obstáculos, y reactualizan constantemente las proyecciones a mediano y largo plazo a propósito de un eventual retorno al país. Diferentes interrogantes estructuran el análisis: ¿cómo se inscribe la compra de vivienda en el proyecto migratorio individual y familiar? ¿De qué maneras se involucran los no migrantes en la compra y posterior mantenimiento del inmueble? ¿En qué medida las acciones de rebusque, imbricadas en redes sociales transnacionales, facilitan la producción y circulación del capital económico necesario para concretar la transacción?
Examining the causes and effects of electrode misplacement during electrocardiography: a literature review
Authors: Pearce Arron
Published: July 2019

Background/Aims

Electrode misplacement appears to be a common finding during 12-lead electrocardiography and there are numerous potential causes and effects. This article aims to identify the frequency of electrode misplacement during electrocardiography, examine the effect this may have on patient safety and review the causes of misplacement.

Methods

A systematic literature review of current primary research was conducted across three electronic healthcare databases using the EBSCOhost platform.

Findings

Electrode misplacement is a very common finding, particularly in acute healthcare areas. There are many causes, some intentional but most are unintentional in nature. Electrode misplacement affects the electrocardiograph morphology substantially, having the potential to alter the diagnosis that could lead to unnecessary patient harm.

Conclusion:

It is of great importance for electrocardiograms to be recorded accurately and correctly to preserve patient safety. This could be achieved through structured training facilitated by nurse specialists.
PIAPA introduces new Chair and Vice Chair
Authors: Mather Linda , Kelly Bev
Published: July 2019

This month, PIAPA welcomes some new members to the organisation. Here, Linda Mather, PIAPA Chair and Bev Kelly, PIAPA Vice Chair, introduce themselves, and discuss their aspirations in their new roles with the organisation
Implementation of the JCCP Premises Standards for cosmetic interventions
Authors: Taber Sally
Published: July 2019

In this article, Sally Taber explains the JCCP's new Premises Standards for conferences, exhibitions and mobile working, and how these standards will help aesthetic practitioners to assess their own premises to ensure that patient safety is prioritised at all times
Mastering the art of self-discipline
Authors: Ratcliffe Jason
Published: July 2019

In last month's issue, Jason Ratcliffe discussed the importance of getting the basics right to support the self-discipline required to run a business. In this article, Jason will explore how a practitioner can apply the art of self-discipline to their clinic
Examination of the effects of a new compression garment on skin tissue oxygenation in healthy volunteers
Authors: Chohan Ambreen , Haworth Lauren , Sumner Simon , Olivier Mairi , Birdsall Daniel , Whitaker Justine
Published: July 2019

Objective:

Compression devices have been shown to reduce venous stasis, increase blood flow and skin tissue oxygenation (StO2), promoting healthy tissue. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of a new compression garment in three different positions in healthy adults.

Methods:

In this quantitative study, potential participants were screened and recruited using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q, Canada). Participants attended three separate, one-hour sessions to evaluate StO2 in supine-lying, chair-sitting and long-sitting positions. StO2 was recorded for 20 minutes pre-, during and post- a 20-minute intervention using a compression garment, TributeWrap (Lohmann-Rauscher, Germany). A repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was followed by post-hoc pairwise comparisons.

Results:

A total of 28 healthy volunteers took part (aged 24.6 ±8.4years; 13 males, 15 females). A significant difference was seen between the three positions (p<0.001). Chair-sitting had the lowest StO2 pre-intervention, increasing StO2 significantly (32.25%, p<0.001) during wear of the compression garment (24.8% higher than baseline post-intervention). No significant difference was seen between long sitting and supine-lying (p=1.000). In contrast, long-sitting and supine-lying StO2 was higher pre-intervention compared with chair-sitting and only increased post-intervention (11% and 16.8% respectively, p<0.001) compared with baseline.

Conclusion:

The compression garment significantly increased StO2 levels in both seating positions. Further studies are required to determine if increasing StO2 through short intervention sessions with this device has the potential to improve self-management of tissue health in individuals with reduced mobility, oedema or venous insufficiency.
Citric acid treatment of oral ulcers refractory to conventional treatment: a case study
Authors: Jamadar Nawab , Nagoba Basavraj , Davane Milind , Ahmed Ahtesham , Tangsal Arshiya
Published: July 2019

Objective:

Oral ulcers are painful sores that appear in the mouth. Most of them are usually harmless and clear up on their own. Sometimes, they are non-responsive and difficult to manage. This report describes the case of an 80-year-old female patient with chronic oral ulcers of three years duration and which were refractory to conventional therapy. The ulcers were subsequently treated using 3% citric acid as a sole topical agent, applied three times a day that resulted in complete healing of oral ulcers by day 10 of treatment. The findings of this case report suggest that topical citric acid is a possible alternative treatment for chronic oral ulcers unresponsive to conventional treatment.
DIAZEPAM
Authors: Rees Sharon
Published: July 2019

In this column, Sharon Rees aims to refresh knowledge and interest in some of the commonly used drugs in a series of tweets. This month she is talking about #diazepam
The specificity of phage testing for MAP — where might it fit into the diagnostic armoury?
Authors: Swift Benjamin MC , Rees Catherine ED
Published: July 2019

The current individual tools available for the diagnosis of Johne's disease are far from suitable to tackle this endemic disease. Culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests, when used together can be useful in managing the disease in the later stages of infection at a herd level. They are, however, ill-suited to detecting the causative agent Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) at the early stages of infection and at an individual level. Phage technology offers another tool in the attempt to better manage and control this disease. Phage-technology has been demonstrated to rapidly and sensitively detect and specifically identify viable MAP in the milk and blood of cattle. Although in relatively-early stages of development phage technology offers a strong addition to the armoury of tests used to detect MAP in blood and milk, and may go on to be part of ongoing control measures to reduce the burden of disease to farmers and veterinarians.
Lameness control in a UK dairy goat herd
Authors: O'Malley Peter
Published: July 2019

This case study documents a lameness control strategy in a commercial dairy goat herd with treponeme-associated non-healing white line disease (nhWLD). A similar control strategy to nhWLD in cattle was used, focusing on reducing environmental infection pressure of treponemes and culling of cases unresponsive to treatment. This case study highlights the importance of regular and accurate lameness scoring, correct lesion categorisation, and critical decision making on treatment versus culling. Over the 12 month intervention period lameness prevalence reduced from 45% to 15%. Treatment response of existing nhWLD was poor, but prevention of new cases was good. A total of 27% of the lactating herd were culled due to lameness, however total herd yield dropped by less than 1% despite nutritional management remaining broadly the same, demonstrating the wider benefits of culling in terms of farm productivity and efficiency.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Authors: McAlees Melissa
Published: July 2019

It has been clear for some time that there is a funding crisis in social care. Now the former health secretary has admitted to this and has attributed the crisis to Government cuts.
Possible link between weight change and dementia queried
Authors: Palmer Sarah
Published: July 2019

Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of many health conditions. A recent Korean study seems to establish a link between weight increases or decreases and dementia, but Alzheimer's Research UK is sceptical.
Medicines safety: findings from the CQC report
Authors: Frankova Helena
Published: July 2019

Medication errors happen with some frequency in all health and social care sectors, but with good administration they can often be avoided. Helena Frankova discusses a report published by the CQC that outlined the risk factors for errors and how to reduce these.
Westbury House: a case study in data protection law
Authors: Burgess Jeanette , Brundell Christian
Published: July 2019

Even though it has been over a year since the GDPR data-protection law came into force, not every care institution seems to comply. Jeanette Burgess and Christian Brundell explain the regulation and the consequences of non-compliance.
Financial disupute? The ombudsman is there to help
Authors: Bernstein Adam
Published: July 2019

Disputes with a financial institution can be difficult to resolve, especially for individuals or small businesses who do not have the funds for a long court case: this is where the Financial Servised Ombudsman comes in. Adam Bernstein explains its workings.
Integrating lingual orthodontics into specialist practice
Authors: Hodge Trevor , Kidner Melanie , Shelton Andrew T
Published: July 2019

Lingual orthodontics as a treatment modality has gained popularity over recent years as adults increasingly seek treatment to align their teeth, but with the minimum aesthetic impact in the process. This article will show how lingual orthodontics can be introduced into the clinical practice.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: Starting out with lingual orthodontics can be a daunting prospect and it comes with costs, including training, materials and inventory. It is important that clinicians should be aware of some of the factors to consider in ensuring these appliances are successfully integrated into clinical practice.
INOVAÇÃO EM PRODUTOS PARA CONSUMIDORES NA BASE DA PIRÂMIDE: EVIDÊNCIAS NO CONTEXTO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Lacerda Katarina Chaves , Machado André Gustavo Carvalho
Published: July 2019

O objetivo desse artigo é analisar como têm sido desenvolvidas inovações em produtos para consumidores na base da pirâmide no contexto brasileiro. Para isso, foi adotada a estratégia de estudo de casos múltiplos em três empresas de diferentes setores. Evidenciou-se que as empresas pesquisadas utilizam o modelo sequencial de estruturação e gerenciamento do desenvolvimento de novos produtos, as inovações direcionadas para a base da pirâmide brasileira são disruptivas de novo mercado e as empresas utilizam múltiplas estratégias de inovação para implementar inovações no mercado brasileiro da base da pirâmide. Os resultados contribuem para ampliar o entendimento sobre os tipos, dimensões e características tanto das inovações quanto das estratégias de inovações empreendidas para atender ao mercado consumidor da baixa renda no contexto brasileiro.
The Strange Case of the Havana ‘Sonic Attacks’
Authors: Kirk John M.
Published: July 2019

This article analyses the saga of the alleged ‘sonic attacks’ directed against US diplomats between 2016 and 2018. It summarises the key developments, and examines the various theories put forward to explain the phenomenon. Analyses by major science- and medicine-based journals are evaluated, and inconsistencies highlighted. The background of troubled US–Cuba relations during the Trump administration is also assessed as a contributing factor to the widespread attention. Finally, some general thoughts on lessons learned from the ‘sonic attacks’ incidents are offered.
Conde en la pantalla: ¿Ganó o perdió esencia la obra de Padura al ser
adaptada?
Authors: Valdés Yohannia Pérez
Published: July 2019

Cuando una obra literaria es llevada a la pantalla siempre es motivo de polémica.
Han quedado atrás los días en que se defendía a ultranza la fidelidad con el
texto fuente. Teóricos como Robert Stam han abierto el camino para entender la
nueva creación como obra auténtica, ya sea como actualización de su antecedente
literario o filtrado crítico y ensayístico del mismo. En el pasado Festival
Internacional de Cine de La Habana se exhibió como filme independiente
Vientos de La Habana, que forma parte de una serie
producida por Netflix titulada Cuatro estaciones en La Habana.
Esta película está basada en Vientos de cuaresmas, una de las
novelas de la tetralogía de Leonardo Padura. A pesar de que fuera el propio
escritor y su esposa, Lucía López Coll, quienes realizaran el guion, pueden
verse las marcas autorales de su director, Félix Viscarret, en el acabado final,
así como ciertas estrategias comerciales que van más con los días que corren que
con el espíritu primigenio del libro. Así, se pondrán en diálogo ambas obras
para, desde su autonomía, ver cómo cada una responde a una época, un público y
un propósito determinado, sin perder su esencia.
Feminismo y educación. Recorrido de un camino común
Authors: Ballarín Domingo Pilar , Iglesias Galdo Ana
Published: July 2019

Este artículo tiene por objeto realizar el recorrido conjunto de educación y feminismo en el camino hacia la igualdad y emancipación de las mujeres en el mundo contemporáneo. Para ello, siguiendo cierto orden cronológico, se busca ilustrar de forma panorámica –pero con España como caso explicativo– las conquistas que han hecho posible acortar algunas distancias entre hombres y mujeres, y también los obstáculos que han dificultado su avance y afianzamiento. Se concluye con el análisis de algunos aspectos relevantes del complejo entramado en el que hoy se encuentran el feminismo y la educación, como consecuencia de los importantes cambios del siglo xxi y el rearme patriarcal que conllevan.
Effect of monosodium glutamate on growth performance and blood biochemical parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss W.)
Authors: Zhelyazkov Georgi , Stratev Deyan
Published: July 2019

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary monosodium glutamate (MSG) on growth performance and blood biochemical parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss W.).

Materials and Methods: A total of 200 trouts were allotted in five experimental groups (n=40) that for 60 days received feed supplemented with MSG at the following levels: 0% (K) or 0.5% (E) or 1% (F) or 3% (G) or 5% (H).

Results: The average initial weight of trouts was 116.68±1.51 g (K), 116.58±1.33 g (E), 116.43±1.39 g (F), 117.40±1.47 g (G), and 115.95±1.88 g (H). At the end of the trial, control fish (K) had the lowest live weight (242.90±3.87 g) compared to Groups E (252.70±5.69 g), F (250.93±4.82 g), G (248.25±4.98 g), and H (247.95±4.74 g). Feed conversion ratio (FCR) of control group (K) was higher (1.11±0.02) versus FCR values established in Groups E (1.03±0.01), F (1.04±0.02), G (1.07±0.03), and H (1.06±0.02). Albumin, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase, phosphorus, magnesium, and triglyceride exhibited statistically significant differences versus controls.

Conclusion: The results from the study showed that dietary supplementation of rainbow trouts with MSG increased live weight and reduced FCR. The optimum level of MSG recommended for addition to feed was 0.5%.
Use of Mg-Al/hydrotalcite Catalyst in Biodiesel Production from Avocado Seed Oils: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Firdaus Irvan Maulana , Fitriany Tri , Hidayah Milda Nurul , Soleh Agus , Pratama Khilman Husna , Febiyanto Febiyanto
Published: July 2019

Biodiesel production of avocado seed oils has been carried out using the heterogeneous catalyst of Mg-Al/hydrotalcite. Transesterification process was conducted by varying temperature reaction and oil-methanol molar ratio. The reaction temperature was 30, 40, 50, and 60°C, whereas the oil-methanol molar ratio was 1:3, 1:6, 1:9, and 1:12, respectively. As-synthesized Mg-Al/hydrotalcite catalyst was characterized using X-ray diffraction and FTIR. Meanwhile, the biodiesel was analyzed their density, viscosity, water content and 1H-NMR analysis. The results showed that optimum condition in biodiesel production was oil-methanol molar ratio of 1:6 at a reaction temperature of 60°C for 60 minutes and catalyst quantity of 2% yielding biodiesel conversion percentage was approximately 15.90%. However, this preliminary findings showed that Mg-Al/hydrotalcite was able to convert the avocado seed oils into biodiesel even if still need further analysis and research so that produces a higher percentage of biodiesel conversion.
Dampak kebijakan pembangunan Pos Lintas Batas Negara (PLBN) Aruk di Desa Sebunga Kabupaten Sambas, Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Firdaus Firdaus
Published: July 2019

Tulisan ini mendeskripsikan tentang dampak serta faktor pendukung dan penghambat pembangunan Pos Lintas Batas Negara (PLBN) Aruk di Desa Sebunga, Kabupaten Sambas, Provinsi Kalimantan Barat pada sektor sosial dan ekonomi. Pembaharuan operasi PLBN Aruk di desa Sebunga yang saat ini menjadi pintu masuk lintas negara, selain untuk menjaga wilayah perbatasan tentunya PLBN Aruk dapat memberikan dampak bagi masyarakat dalam berbagai sektor kehidupan seperti pada sektor sosial dan ekonomi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif yang didukung oleh data lapangan berupa pendapat masyarakat (wawancara) terhadap dampak pembangunan PLBN Aruk. Data sekunder diperoleh langsung dari lembaga terkait dokumen dengan pembangunan PLBN Aruk. Teknik pengumpulan sampel menggunakan pemilihan sampel secara acak. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, pembangunan PLBN Aruk di Desa Sebunga membawa dampak positif baik dalam bidang sosial maupun ekonomi. Dampak sosial yang dapat dirasakan masyarakat adalah kemudahan akesibilitas dan distribusi sarana dan prasarana publik seperti sarana pendidikan, sarana ibadah dan sarana transportasi. Selain itu sarana pengiriman barang baik pos maupun cargo lebih mudah dan murah untuk didapatkan. Pada sektor ekonomi masyarakat lebih mudah dan murah untuk mengakses komoditas pasar seperti sembako dan memiliki akses jual beli lebih mudah, sehingga membawa dampak daya saing masyarakat yang tinggi serta kesempatan kerja baik di sektor formal maupun informal.
Analisis roadshow Gubernur Gandjar Pranowo sebagai perwujudan peran dan fungsi wakil pusat di daerah
Authors: Marfuah Erlin Nur
Published: July 2019

Penelitian ini memfokuskan diri terhadap kajian pelaksanaan roadshow Gubernur Ganjar Pranowo Tahun 2013-2017 sebagai perwujudan peran dan fungsi Gubernur wakilpemerintah pusat di daerah serta merumuskan rekomendasi berdasarkan hasil analisis yang diperoleh agar peran dan fungsi Gubernur sebagai wakil pemerintah pusat di daerah dapat berperan optimal. Metode yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan proporsi dominan menggunakan Studi pustaka dilakukan untuk membangun kerangka teori melalui studi literatur dengan menelusuri berbagai teori, hasil penelitian, studi terdahulu yang telah dilakukan yang berhubungan dengan kedudukan, peran dan fungsi gubernur dalam sistem pemerintahan. Telaah dokumen dilakukan untuk mendapatkan berbagai bahan, data, informasi yang berkaitan dengan Roadshow Gubernur Jawa Tengah ke 35 kabupaten/kota pada tahun 2013- 2017 yang diperkuat dengan wawancara terhadap informan di Biro Administrasi Pembangunan Daerah selaku OPD leading sector pelaksanaan roadshow Gubernur. Hasil temuan, ternyata Roadshow Gubernur Ganjar Pranowo Tahun 2013-2017 dilakukan tidak merata atau terjadi ketimpangan di 35 kabupaten kota.  Dengan rincian Kabupaten yang sering dikunjungi adalah Kabupaten Cilacap sebanyak 36 kali dan Kabupaten yang jarang dikunjungi adalah Kabupaten Sukoharjo dan Kota Magelang sebanyak 2 kali . Bentuk dari kegiatan Roadshow Gubernur ada 6 (enam) yaitu : Ngopi Bareng/Rembukan; Gubernur Mengajar; Silaturahmi ke Pondok Pesantren; Pengarahan SKPD Kabupaten/Kota; Peninjauan Infrastruktur dan Peninjauan UPT/Balai/UP3AD. Dari hasil identifikasi kegiatan roadshow yang dilakukan penulis, Peninjauan Infrastruktur adalah kegitan yang paling sering dilakukan.Kegiatan Roadshow Gubernur di 35 kabupaten/kota mencerminkansebagian besar  perwujudan peran dan fungsi gubernur sebagai wakil pemerintah pusat di daerah dan menjalankan kewenangan atributif (fungsi kordinasi, pembinaan dan pengawasan).
Uang dan partai politik: Urgensi mengatur keuangan parpol dan kandidat dalam kompetisi elektoral
Authors: Ardianto Hendra Try
Published: July 2019

Artikel ini merupakan pengantar awal untuk membuka diskusi tentang pentingnya mengatur keuangan parpol dan kandidat. Dengan meminjam cara pandang Pierre Bourdieu tentang kuasa simbolik dan teoritisasi Herbert E. Alexander tentang pendanaan politik, maka kuasa uang dalam parpol akan dibedah lebih jauh. Menggunakan pendekatan studi pustaka, tulisan ini mendudukan lebih cermat apa resikonya jika uang mengendalikan parpol dalam mekanisme representasi. Parpol bisa mengebiri prinsip salus populi suprema lex, yakni kepentingan rakyat sebagai hukum tertinggi. Untuk itu, ada tiga lokus pengaturan keuangan parpol dan kandidat yang harus diperhatikan lebih serius, yakni kejelasan mekanisme audit keuangan, pembatasan sumbangan yang lebih ketat, dan menguatkan posisi warga agar punya kontrol terhadap parpol dan kandidat. Ketiga lokus ini menjadi prasyarat dasar untuk memperbaiki kualitas representasi politik warga pemberi suara, bukan representasi pemberi uang atau pemodal.
Analisis perilaku memilih pada Pilkada Kota Kupang Tahun 2017
Authors: Tokan Frans Bapa
Published: July 2019

Tulisan ini mengajukan pertanyaan utama apakah perilaku memilih warga Kota Kupang 2017 dipengaruhi oleh faktor sosiologis atau psikologis? Untuk menjawab pertanyaan tersebut, penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei deskriptif dengan teknik multistage random sampling. Hasilnya ditemukan bahwa perilaku memilih warga Kota Kupang mayoritas cenderung  berkarakter sosiologis, yakni sebesar 63,50%, dengan sebaran dari akumulasi dua pasang calon atas nama Yonas Salean dan Niko Frans (disingkat Sahabat) sebesar 31%  dan Jefri Riwu Kore dan Herman Man (disingkat FirmanMu) sebesar 32,50%. Sedangkan  untuk alasan psikologis jauh lebih kecil, yakni hanya 21% dari akumulasi dua pasang paket calon atas nama Sahabat sebesar 12% dan FirmanMu sebesar 9%. Sedangkan sebagian lainnya memilih calon atas pertimbangan pragmatis yaitu sebesar 15,50% karena diberi bantuan barang atau uang menjelang hari pencoblosan. Jadi disimpulkan bahwa faktor sosiologis perilaku pemilih warga Kota Kupang lebih dominan dalam menentukan pilihan calon kepala daerahnya.
Woman’s Face of City Beauty, or How Tourists are Feeling in a Tourist Destination
Authors: Knežević Mladen , Kraljević Radojka , Jurković Jozo
Published: July 2019

Tourism, as an economic activity is incorporated in various elements of the culture of receptive destinations, but also in elements of cultural traditions of emitting regions. One part of the approach to observing tourism as a social process lies in the human need for rest, and for establishing emotional balance, which is damaged through repetitive everyday life of neoliberal society and economy, in particular. This kind of approach has created certain stereotypes, where a tourist “must feel good” in the architecture of Dubrovnik, which is larger than life. However, researches have shown that modern tourism, with shortened stay, rushing from one destination to another, does not, in reality, bring the feeling of happiness. There are far more negative emotions being projected, which are questioning if the tourism as business activity is relaxing at all.
Alternative Winter Tourism Activities: How Destinations Adapt to Other Activities than Skiing
Authors: Genc Ruhet
Published: July 2019

Many destinations around the world make money out of winter tourism, specifically from skiing activity. However, global warming and climate change force these destinations to consider upon another non-snow related activities in winter or all-year activities. Among these activities, ice holiday tourism, thermal tourism and gastronomy take particular attention. The paper initiates to discuss these activities through various examples in the world in a theoretical manner together with real world reflections. Starting with presentation of previous literature, the paper will consider how different destinations at a global scale are seeking for adaptation to other type of activities in the face of global warming. Then, alternative activities for winter tourism will be presented in detail. Finally, this paper concludes that alternatives are still presents for the destinations suffering from the loss of revenue due to global warming as well as destinations looking for diversifying their activities in order to attract more tourists.
Adaptive classification to reduce non-stationarity in visual evoked potential brain-computer interfaces
Authors: Kapgate Deepak , Kalbande Dhananjay , Shrawankar Urmila
Published: July 2019

Non-stationarity of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals greatly affect classifier performance in brain-computer interface (BCI). To overcome this problem we propose an adaptive classifier model known as extended multi-class pooled mean linear discriminant analysis (EMPMLDA). Here, we update the average class pair co-variance matrix along with pooled mean values. Evaluation of classifiers are done on visual evoked cortical potential data-sets. We demonstrate that EMPMLDA can significantly outperform other static classifiers such as MLDA and adaptive classifiers (MPMLDA). Furthermore an optimal update coefficient can be achieved using different datasets.
Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Essential Oil of Eugenia caryophylata from Amboina Island and Derivatives of Eugenol
Authors: Julianus Sohilait Hanoch , Kainama Healthy
Published: July 2019

Essential oil from Eugenia caryophylata was normally used to heal many different deseaces. Various chemical compositions of essential oil distilled and steamed of Moluccas Eugenia caryophylata has been investigated by many different researchers. Even though an intensive research has been carried out of the local chemotypes, a very detail study has not been fully investigated to find out the complete chemical compounds from the plant essential oil and its content associated with their biological activities. In present paper, we assess the free radical scavenging of E. caryophylata collected from Moluccas islands, Indonesia. Essential oil was extracted from leaves, buds, and stems of plant by steam distillation and analyzed using GC-FID and GC-MS. The result showed that free radical activity of essential oil, main constituent and its derivatives were analized using in vitro method. Essential oil activity from stem obtained as (0.82±0.15 μg/mL) was higher than that from bud and leaf possessing both 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and (2,2’-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzthizoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical scavenging assays by sinergism of eugenol, eugenyl acetate, β-caryophylene and humulene. The activity of isoeugenol (2) (3.59±0.54 μM) and (5.0±0.53 µM) scavenging DPPH and ABTS, respectively, as derivatives eugenol was higher than (3), (4) and (5). Although (6) was active originally, it was inactive after conversion of the ester. While the change of the double bond of location to conjungation structure caused more activity scavenging radicals than the starting molecule.
Equal rights for all conditionals
Authors: Weisser Philipp
Published: July 2019

In recent years, a number of arguments have been put forward stating that regular conditional clauses preceding their matrix clause are derived by means of movement: They are base-generated low in the tree and then moved to the high clause-initial position. Using data from English and German, I show in this short paper that these arguments carry over straightforwardly to less canonical conditional constructions such as V1-conditionals and conditional conjunction constructions. That suggests that, if the original arguments hold, then V1-conditionals and conditional conjunction constructions should be derived by movement as well.
Multiresonant plasmonics with spatial mode overlap: overview and outlook
Authors: Safiabadi Tali Seied Ali , Zhou Wei
Published: July 2019

Plasmonic nanostructures can concentrate light and enhance light-matter interactions in the subwavelength domain, which is useful for photodetection, light emission, optical biosensing, and spectroscopy. However, conventional plasmonic devices and systems are typically optimized for the operation in a single wavelength band and thus are not suitable for multiband nanophotonics applications that either prefer nanoplasmonic enhancement of multiphoton processes in a quantum system at multiple resonant wavelengths or require wavelength-multiplexed operations at nanoscale. To overcome the limitations of “single-resonant plasmonics,” we need to develop the strategies to achieve “multiresonant plasmonics” for nanoplasmonic enhancement of light-matter interactions at the same locations in multiple wavelength bands. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in the study of the multiresonant plasmonic systems with spatial mode overlap. In particular, we explain and emphasize the method of “plasmonic mode hybridization” as a general strategy to design and build multiresonant plasmonic systems with spatial mode overlap. By closely assembling multiple plasmonic building blocks into a composite plasmonic system, multiple nonorthogonal elementary plasmonic modes with spectral and spatial mode overlap can strongly couple with each other to form multiple spatially overlapping new hybridized modes at different resonant energies. Multiresonant plasmonic systems can be generally categorized into three types according to the localization characteristics of elementary modes before mode hybridization, and can be based on the optical coupling between: (1) two or more localized modes, (2) localized and delocalized modes, and (3) two or more delocalized modes. Finally, this review provides a discussion about how multiresonant plasmonics with spatial mode overlap can play a unique and significant role in some current and potential applications, such as (1) multiphoton nonlinear optical and upconversion luminescence nanodevices by enabling a simultaneous enhancement of optical excitation and radiation processes at multiple different wavelengths and (2) multiband multimodal optical nanodevices by achieving wavelength multiplexed optical multimodalities at a nanoscale footprint.
Les ânes chez Ulysse: à propos du sens et de l’étymologie de grec ancien μύκλος (Lycophron,Alexandra771 et 816)
Authors: Déniz Alcorac Alonso
Published: July 2019

This paper analyses the meaning of μύκλος in two passages of Lycophron’sAlexandra(771 and 816). The thorough study of the contexts shows that the most likely interpretation of the word in both verses is “donkey”: μύκλοις γυναικοκλῶψιν “woman-stealing donkeys” (771) and τὸν ἐργάτην μύκλον “the hard-working donkey” (816). The definition “lewd” of ancient scholia, assumed by modern lexica and scholars, is nothing but anad hocexplanation of the former passage which does not suit the latter. After refuting previous etymologies, I contend that μύκλος is originally a deverbative adjective in *‑lo‑built on the onomatopoetic aorist μῠκεῖν “bellow”.
Finanzwirtschaftliche Lizenzierung in den deutschen Profisportligen - eine vergleichende Analyse/ Financial licensing in German professional sports leagues -a comparative analysis
Authors: Bachmaier Birgit , Lammert Joachim , Hovemann Gregor
Published: July 2019

Zur ordnungsgemäßen Durchführbarkeit des Spielbetriebs setzen die deutschen Profisportligen Li­zenzierungsverfahren ein. Dabei stehen insbesondere zur Eindämmung der Rattenrennen-Proble­matik und zur Sicherstellung der finanziellen Stabilität der teilnehmenden Klubs und damit zum Vermeiden negativer Externalitäten die finanzwirtschaftlichen Anforderungen im Fokus. In den ver­gangenen Jahren kam es trotz dieser Vorkehrungen in den fünf größten deutschen Profisportligen im Basketball, Eishockey, Fußball, Handball sowie Volleyball mehrfach zu finanziellen Schieflagen. Vor dem Hintergrund wird in diesem Beitrag die finanzwirtschaftliche Lizenzierung der Profisport­ligen anhand von sechs Haupt- und 62 Subkriterien strukturiert und umfassend analysiert. Ziel die­ser vergleichenden Untersuchung ist die Herausarbeitung von Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschieden sowie die Ableitung von Stärken und Schwächen. Aus sportökonomischer Perspektive werden auf dieser Basis Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten der Lizenzierungsverfahren entwickelt.
Synthesis and Non-Destructive Characterization of Zinc Selenide Thin Films
Authors: Yadav Brijesh Kumar , Singh Pratima , Pandey Dharmendra Kumar
Published: July 2019

The present work encloses the deposition of three zinc selenide (ZnSe) thin films of thickness 175 nm, 243 nm, and 286 nm using thermal evaporation technique under a vacuum of 5 × 10−5 mbar. The deposited ZnSe thin films are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), surface profilometer, ultraviolet (UV)-visible (Vis)-near-infrared (NIR) spectrophotometer and Raman spectroscopic measurements. The structure and morphology measurements reveal that the deposited ZnSe material is nanocrystalline having a cubic structure whose crystallinity increases with an increase in film thickness/evaporation rate. The optical band gap estimated from the optical transmission spectra of the films is found to be 2.62 eV, 2.60 eV, and 2.57 eV, respectively, which decreases with an increase in film thickness. The estimation and polynomial curve fit analysis of refractive index, extinction coefficient, and dielectric constant indicates that these physical quantities are fifth-order polynomial function of wavelength. The obtained results are compared and analysed for justification and application of ZnSe thin films.
Preparation of hexagonal micro-sized α-Al2O3 platelets from a milled Al(OH)3 precursor with NH4F and NH4Cl additives
Authors: Liu Luoqiang , Zhang Xing , Zhu Lingling , Wei Yazhu , Guo Chao , Li Hongxia
Published: July 2019

Hexagonal α-Al2O3 platelets with about 1-μm diameter and 0.2-μm thickness are prepared by the calcination of a milled Al(OH)3 precursor with NH4F and NH4Cl additives. The influences of the ball milling treatment and the composite additive on the microstructure of α-Al2O3 micro-powders are studied. The results indicate that the particle size distribution of α-Al2O3 is highly dependent on the aggregate size of the Al(OH)3 precursor and that the morphology of α-Al2O3 can be significantly favored by the addition of 5 wt.% NH4F and 5 wt.% NH4Cl as additives. The growth velocity of the (0001) plane is significantly reduced because of the accelerated growth rate of other crystal faces caused by the increase of gas phase mass transfer. The combined effect of composite additives and precursor ball milling treatment leads to the generation of well-developed α-Al2O3 platelets with uniform size distribution.
Effect of Cement Content on Cracking Resistance of Full-Depth Reclamation Materials Using the Semicircular Bending Test
Authors: Ferjani Amel , Carter Alan , Vaillancourt Michel , Dardeau Adrien , Gandi Apparao
Published: July 2019

Full-depth reclamation (FDR) materials are a type of cold-recycled bituminous mixes that are composed of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and virgin aggregates. FDR is often treated with a binder in order to obtain cohesion. It is common to use bitumen emulsion, foam asphalt, and cement. In many parts of the world, when bitumen emulsion or foamed asphalt is used, cement is added as a cobinder to accelerate the curing process and cement hydration produces calcium silicate hydrate that may contribute to mechanical and durability properties. However, because cement creates fragile bonds, too much cement could be problematic for FDR. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of the cement proportion on fracture resistance of the FDR materials containing 50 % RAP and 50 % aggregate. Five proportions of the cement were added to the mixtures: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 %. Semicircular bending (SCB) tests were used to evaluate the cracking resistance of the mixture using the strain energy release rate (Jc). A total of 120 semicircular specimens were tested at intermediate temperatures, where 60 specimens were tested in wet condition to investigate the moisture sensitivity. The flexibility index (FI) and the cracking resistance index (CRI) were used to analyze the flexibility and brittleness of the mixtures. Results have shown that the FDR mixtures are more resistant to cracking as the cement content increases. The FI values, ranging between 1.32 and 4.74, revealed that a high percentage of added cement (4 and 5 %) contributes to making the samples behave like brittle mixtures. The CRI results showed a similar trend as the FI results.
Complex Modulus Testing and Rheological Modeling of Cold-Recycled Mixtures
Authors: Graziani Andrea , Mignini Chiara , Bocci Edoardo , Bocci Maurizio
Published: July 2019

This research compares the rheological behavior of different cold-recycled mixtures (CRMs) produced in-place through full-depth reclamation. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) obtained from the milling of the old asphalt layers was blended with reclaimed unbound aggregate from the existing subgrade. Asphalt emulsion, foamed asphalt, and portland cement were employed as stabilizing agents. The complex modulus was measured on cylindrical cores, applying a sinusoidal strain with an amplitude of 30 microstrain at testing temperatures ranging from 0°C to 50°C and frequencies ranging from 0.1 to 20 Hz. The Huet-Sayegh (HS) rheological model was applied to simulate the experimental data. The results showed that the behavior of CRM is thermo- and frequency-dependent and that the time-temperature superposition principle can be applied. The HS model provides an excellent fitting of the dynamic modulus data, whereas fitting of the loss angle data was improved, introducing a temperature- and frequency-independent correction. The RAP influences the rheological behavior, but viscous dissipation is mainly due to the asphalt-stabilizing agents (emulsion residue or foamed asphalt).
Uso tradicional de la fitodiversidad de los bosques de Pinus hartwegii en dos comunidades mexicanas de alta montaña
Authors: Varo-Rodríguez Rebeca Dennise , Avila-Akerberg Víctor Daniel , Gheno-Heredia Yaqueline Antonia
Published: July 2019

Se registra el conocimiento tradicional de las plantas útiles en los bosques de Pinus hartwegii, un ecosistema importante que marca el límite altitudinal de la vegetación arbórea en México y que brinda importantes servicios ambientales por ser cabecera de cuencas hidrológicas. El estudio se realizó en dos comunidades rurales de alta montaña en el centro de México: Ranchería Las Palomas (RLP) en el Estado de México y San José Pilancón (SJP) en el estado de Veracruz. Se usó el método de consenso de informantes y se hicieron entrevistas semiestructuradas al 10 % de la población, recorridos botánicos, análisis de datos del Índice de Valor de Uso (IVU) y riqueza de plantas. Se encontraron 51 especies útiles en RLP y 46 especies en SJP, así como nueve categorías de uso en RLP y once en SJP. El IVU coincidió en las dos comunidades, donde el pino-ocote (P. hartwegii) fue la especie más importante (1,9 RLP y 1,2 SJP). Se encontraron 24 especies en común, 16 coinciden con los nombres comunes y usos, pero ocho especies tuvieron nombres y usos diferentes. De manera general, para las localidades estudiadas, se pudo reconocer que el conocimiento tradicional sobre las plantas útiles se resguarda en la población adulta y del sexo femenino. Se espera que este estudio sea una base para la valoración y conservación del conocimiento tradicional y la fitodiversidad de este tipo de bosques, tanto por las comunidades locales, así como por autoridades en temas ambientales.