bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eliciting the Views of Prospective Elementary and Preschool Teachers about the Nature of Science
Authors: Karaman Ayhan
Published: January 2018

Recent science education standards emphasize the importance of the instruction of nature of science (NOS) concepts at all levels of schooling from pre-K to K-12. Delivering a proper NOS education to students is excessively dependent on their teachers with an adequate understanding of NOS concepts. The present study investigated the science conceptions of preschool and elementary teacher candidates. The data collected from a total of 506 prospective teachers were analyzed with respect to the following demographic variables: majors, genders, grade levels, high schools and GPAs of teacher candidates. “Student Understanding of Science and Scientific Inquiry (SUSSI)” developed originally by Liang et al. (2008) was the instrument used to collect data in this study. The data analyses were conducted using MANOVA and Pearson Correlation Coefficient. The corresponding mean scores of the teacher candidates in specific aspects of NOS ranged from “poor” to “informed” conceptions of science. All but one of the demographic variables yielded statistically insignificant results on the NOS conceptions of teacher candidates. The majors of the teacher candidates were detected as a significant variable influencing the conceptions of the teacher candidates. The results of the study were discussed in reference with the relevant literature.
Building Capacity For Innovation Through R&D Consortia in Health Projects: From Network Interaction to Systemic Transformation
Authors: Hardiyati Ria , Fizzanty Trina , Aminullah Erman
Published: January 2018

This paper attempt to elucidate the postulation that there is a continuous trajectory from the network interaction in scientific research towards the systemic transformation in innovation capacity building. This study will expose that the availability of research capacity in certain areas can be developed into innovation capacity through R&D consortia, where building research capacity is a long term process of scientific accumulation. This study utilizes two techniques scientometrics and case study in stem cell and vaccine research in understanding innovation capacity.
The research capacity in the area of vaccines has been long started from individual research conducted by researcher. It has been continued into organization research, and then developed into building innovation capacity through R&D consortia. However, in areas of stem cell there is still lack of evidence but it directly leaps to build innovation capacity through R&D consortia. Therefore further empirical evidence is needed to support the continuous trajectory.
LAMBERT FUNCTION METHODs TO STUDY LASER DYNAMICS WITH TIME-DELAYED FEEDBACK
Authors: Joglekar Yogesh N , Vemuri Gautam , Wilkey Andrew
Published: January 2018

Time-delayed differential equations arise frequently in the study of nonlinear dynamics of lasers with optical feedback and because the analytical solution of such equations can be intractable, one resorts to numerical methods. In this manuscript, we show that under some conditions, the rate equations model that is used to model semiconductor lasers with feedback can be analytically solved by using the Lambert W function. In particular, we discuss the conditions under which the coupled rate equations for the intracavity electric field and carrier inversion can be reduced to a single equation for the field, and how this single rate equation can be cast in a form that is amenable to the use of the Lambert W function.
ON THE COMMON LIMIT OF THE PT-SYMMETRIC ROSEN–MORSE II AND FINITE SQUARE WELL POTENTIALS
Authors: Kovács József , Lévai Géza
Published: January 2018

Two PT-symmetric potentials are compared, which possess asymptotically finite imaginary components: the PT-symmetric Rosen-Morse II and the finite PT-symmetric square well potentials. Despite their different mathematical structure, their shape is rather similar, and this fact leads to similarities in their physical characteristics. Their bound-state energy spectrum was found to be purely real, an this finding was attributed to their
asymptotically non-vanishing imaginary potential components. Here the V(x)= γδ(x)+ i2Λ sgn(x) potential is discussed, which can be obtained as the common limit of the two other potentials. The energy spectrum, the bound-state wave functions and the transmission and reflection coefficients are studied in the respective limits, and the results are compared.
BERPIKIR RASIONAL-ILMIAH DAN PENDEKATAN INTERDISIPLINER DAN MULTIDISIPLINER DALAM STUDI HUKUM KELUARGA ISLAM
Authors: Nasution Khoiruddin
Published: January 2018

This short article tries to explain how important it is to think rationally and scientifically, place the position of approachment in the Study of Islamic Family Law, also describe the use of Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to understand and practice the Islamic Family Law. In conclusion, there are three conclutions. First, students need to get used to think, write, speak and act rationallly and scientifically. The process can be carried out by integrating with the entire subjecy. Second,  needs a good and comprehensive understanding of approachment positions in the study of Islamic Family Law, both in relation to habituation of thinking, writing, speaking and acting rational and scientific as well as in effort to integrate and interconnect Islam and science. Third, it is necessary to habituate using an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to understand and observe all matters  that related to the Islamic Family Law. [Tulisan singkat ini mencoba menjelaskan bagaimana pentingnya berpikir rasional dan ilmiah, meletakkan dimana posisi pendekatan dalam Studi Hukum Keluarga Islam, sekaligus menggambarkan penggunaan Pendekatan Interdisipliner dan Multidisipliner dalam memahami dan mengamalkan Hukum Keluarga Islam. Kesimpulannya ada tiga. Pertama, mahasiswa perlu dibiasakan berpikir, menulis, berbicara dan bentindak rasional dan ilmiah. Proses pembiasaannya dapat dilakukan secara terintegrasi dengan seluruh mata kuliah. Kedua, perlu pemahaman yang baik dan konprehensif bagaimana posisi pendekatan dalam studi Hukum Keluarga Islam, baik dalam kaitannya dengan pembiasaan berpikir, menulis, berbicara dan bentindak rasional dan ilmiah maupun dalam upaya integrasi dan/atau interkoneksi keilmuan. Ketiga, perlu pembiasaan menggunakan pendekatan interdisipliner dan multidisipliner dalam memahami dan mengamalkan segala persoalan yang berkaitan dengan Hukum Keluarga Islam.]
Students with Prader-Willi Syndrome: Case Law under the IDEA
Authors: Zirkel Perry A.
Published: January 2018

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is one of the low-incidence physical disabilities that the literature has not addressed in relation to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and its case law applications.  To help fill the gap, this relatively brief article provides (a) an introduction of PWS from legal sources; (b) an overview of the IDEA, including and its primary components and alternate decisional avenues; (c) a synthesis of the case law to date, which amounts to a limited variety of administrative and judical decisions; and (d) a brief set of conclusions from an impartial legal perspective.
UTILIZAÇÃO DE MEDICAMENTOS E PLANTAS MEDICINAIS POR GESTANTES ATENDIDAS NA UNIDADE DE SAÚDE DA MULHER EM ALEGRE, ES, BRASIL
Authors: Zampirolli Ana Caroline Diniz , De Oliveira Marcos Vinicius Lacerda , Mariani Noemia Aparecida Partelli , Meira Eduardo Frizzera , Meira Fabiana Dayse Magalhães Siman
Published: January 2018

A automedicação é um problema universal, portanto, gestantes também estão sujeitas a utilizarem medicamentos constantemente. Assim, o objetivo desse trabalho foi identificar a utilização de medicamentos e plantas medicinais junto às gestantes atendidas na Unidade Saúde da Mulher, no município de Alegre, ES. O estudo foi realizado por meio de entrevistas. Foram entrevistadas 115 gestantes, e a idade variou de 14 a 43 anos. Dessas, 99,1% eram alfabetizadas, e 48,69% não realizavam atividade remunerada. A maioria das gestantes tinha renda familiar baixa. Em relação ao tratamento de água e coleta de lixo, 24% relataram utilizar água de poços e 18% não contavam com a coleta de lixo semanal.  A maior parte das gestantes estava no terceiro trimestre da gravidez. Das entrevistadas, 80% afirmaram utilizar pelo menos um medicamento na gestação, sendo que somente 64% das gestantes afirmaram saber a finalidade do medicamento prescrito e 21% utilizaram por automedicação. Foi constatado que 9,5% apresentavam algum tipo de doença crônica. Os medicamentos mais utilizados foram antianêmicos e analgésicos não opióides. De acordo com a classificação de risco do FDA, 13,2% das gestantes utilizavam medicamentos que podem causar efeitos adversos. No que se refere ao consumo de chás, 17% afirmaram utilizar no mínimo um tipo durante o período gestacional, e o mais utilizado foi o de capim-cidreira. Foi possível notar que a automedicação faz parte do cotidiano das gestantes no município de Alegre, evidenciando a necessidade da orientação farmacêutica.
Optimization of Penicillium Lagena Medium Cultivication on Antifungal Pathogen of Phellinus Lamaoensis Using Surface Methode
Authors: Nabilah Siti , Sunaryanto Rofiq , Syamsu Khaswar
Published: January 2018

Phellinus lamaoensis (Murr.) Hein is fungal pathogen that can cause brown root rot disease in cocoa, tea, rubber, and coffee plants. Endophytic fungi, Penicillium lagena, isolated from bandotan (Ageratum conyzoides Linn.), medicinal plant, is able to inhibit the growth of pathogenic, P. lamaoensis. The effect of carbon source, nitrogen source, and mineral solution was studied. Lactose, yeast extract, and mineral solution were media components which showed significant effect toward production of P. lagena active compound. Composition optimization of these three medium components was done by response surface methodology (RSM). The Optimal response region of the significant factor was predicted by using a second order polynomial model with statistical design, central composite design (CCD). Higest production of P. lagena active compound by quadratic model was predicted to be 69.233%  with medium composition 44.77 g L-1 lactose, 13.02 g L-1 yeast extract, and 15.95 mL L-1 mineral solution. Verification value in laboratory is 58.365%, lower 15.7% than its prediction. Optimization increase P. lagena active compound 9 fold compared to unoptimize media.
Identifikasi Jenis dan Karakteristik Lempung di Perbukitan Jiwo, Bayat, Klaten dan Arahannya sebagai Bahan Galian Industri
Authors: Winarno Tri , Kurniasih Anis , Marin Jenian , Kusuma Ari Istiqomah
Published: January 2018

Perbukitan Jiwo di Bayat, Klaten, merupakan suatu inlier dari batuan Pra-Tersier dan Tersier di sekitar endapan Kuarter. Perbukitan Jiwo tersebut mempunyai kondisi geologi yang kompleks. Salah satu batuan yang menyusun Kompleks Perbukitan Jiwo adalah batuan metamorf   berupa sekis dan filit. Batuan metamorf  tersebut  telah  mengalami  pelapukan  yang  intensif,  ditandai  dengan  hadirnya  soil  yang berwarna merah. Hasil pelapukan batuan metamorf tersebut berupa lempung yang telah dimanfaatkan oleh  penduduk sekitar sebagai bahan pembuatan gerabah.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini  adalah untuk mengidentifikasi jenis mineral lempung di Perbukitan Jiwo dan juga karakteristik fisik dan kimia dari mineral lempung tersebut untuk melihat potensi lempung untuk bidang industri. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan metode analisis XRD untuk mengetahui karakteristik mineralogi lempung, analisis XRF untuk mengetahui kandungan kimia lempung dan metode analisis fisik untuk mengetahui karakteristik fisik dan megaskopis lempung. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, jenis mineral lempung yang dijumpai adalah  kaolinit, smektit  dan  serisit.  Lempung tersebut dapat  dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan pembuatan gerabah. Lempung tersebut tidak dapat digunakan dalam industri lain seperti farmasi, kosmetik dan kertas karena tidak memenuhi persyaratan kadar kimia
Aplikasi Penginderaan Jauh dan EPA-SWMM untuk Simulasi Debit Banjir Akibat Perubahan Lahan Sub DAS Banjaran
Authors: Ariwibowo Mohammad Lutfi , Suripin S , Atmojo Pranoto Samto
Published: January 2018

Tataguna  lahan  di  Sub  Daerah  Aliran  Sungai  (DAS)  Banjaran  telah mengalami perubahan yang cukup tinggi selama  kurun  waktu  1995  sampai  2001. Lahan sawah berkurang 1.759,28 hektar menjadi 1.603,97 hektar, tegalan berkurang  289,54 hektar menjadi 283,32 hektar dan permukiman bertambah 1.284,36  hektar menjadi 1.445,88 hektar. Alih fungsi lahan ini mengakibatkan banjir sering terjadi. Beberapa kali Sungai Banjaran meluap menyebabkan banjir di permukiman dan ruas jalan. Kajian pengaruh perubahan lahan terhadap debit banjir perlu dilakukan sehingga peningkatan debit banjir dapat dikendalikan.Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis debit banjir secara periodik sesuai dengan perubahan tata guna lahan yang terjadi berdasarkan data hidrologi dan parameter DAS. Perhitungan debit banjir dilakukan dengan kalibrasi Environmental Protection Agency – Storm Water Management Model( EPA-SWMM), yaitu metode Hidrograf Observasi (debit terukur) yang  dikalibrasi dengan metode Nash. Analisis perubahan lahan menggunakan peta tataguna lahan tahun 2005, Citra Satelit Quick Bird tahun 2010 dan 2014 yang berbasis Geography Information System (GIS). Penggunaan citra satelit resolusi tinggi Quick Bird  memenuhi ketepatan dalam menentukan daerah impervious dan pervious sertamorfometri DAS sebagai parameter utama dalam input EPA-SWMM. Model yang telah terkalibrasi digunakan untuk simulasi debit rencana  sampai periode ulang  50  tahun.Perubahan  lahan  selama tahun  2005-2014  permukiman meningkat sebesar 10,98 ha (2,39 %), luas hutan menurun 1,67 ha (0,07%), telah mengakibatkan kenaikan debit banjir Q2  sampai Q50  tahun. Besarnya debit dan kenaikannya berturut-turut sebagai berikut : Q2  tahun sebesar 3,08 m3/dtk (2,16 %), Q5 tahun sebesar 3,5 m3/dtk (1,87 %), Q10 tahun sebesar 3,72 m3/dtk (1,7 %), Q25 tahun sebesar 3,94 m3/dtk (1,60 %) dan Q50 tahun sebesar 4,13 m3/dtk (1,50 %).  Volume banjir terjadi peningkatan yakni: Q2 tahun sebesar 0,57 % (10. 106 ) liter, Q5 tahun sebesar 0,45 % (12.106 ) liter, Q10 tahun sebesar 0,42 % (13. 106) liter, Q25 tahun sebesar 0,33 % (12.106) liter dan Q50 tahun sebesar 0,35 % (14.106) liter. Usaha pengendalian banjir pada periode ulang 50 tahun (Q50) yang disimulasikan mampu menurunkan debit banjir antara lain : penegakkan hukum  sebesar 14,43 m3/dtk (5 %), embung sebesar 20,9 m3/dtk  (7,1 %) dan sumur resapan sebesar 31,18 m3/dtk (10,73 %). Skenario RTRW sebesar 26,3 m3/dtk (9,05 %), kombinasi sumur resapan dan penegakan hukum sebesar 45,92 m3/dtk (15,81 %) dan kombinasi embung dan penegakan hukum sebesar 40,58 m3/dtk (13,97 %). Dari hasil simulasi diperoleh pembuatan sumur resapan, kombinasi sumur resapan dan penegakan hukum, kombinasi embung dan penegakan hukum mampu menurunkan debit banjir sampai pada Q25
Konsep ABG (Academic-Business-Government) dalam Rencana Sistem Industri Berbasis Potensi Daerah Kabupaten Sleman dan Gunung Kidul
Authors: Bimantio Muhammad Prasanto , Tontowi Alva Edy
Published: January 2018

Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) mempunyai potensi industri yang cukup tinggi, baik industri kecil, menengah, maupun besar. Namun daya saing produk industri pengolahan di DIY rendah karena beberapa faktor, yakni masih lemahnya keterkaitan antar industri, keterbatasan produksi barang setengah jadi dan komponen di dalam negeri, keterbatasan industri berteknologi tinggi, kesenjangan kemampuan ekonomi antardaerah, serta ketergantungan ekspor pada beberapa komoditas tertentu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat rancangan konsep kawasan industri berbasis potensi daerah (Domestic Based Industry/ DBI) menggunakan pendekatan sinergi Academic-Business-Government (ABG). Pendekatan ini dilakukan dengan fokus pada pemanfaatan bahan baku, sumber daya manusia, dan pemenuhan permintaan pasar lokal. Hasil kajian ini menghasilkan tiga konsep kawasan DBI yang diusulkan: (i) pengolahan produk turunan salak pondoh di Turi Sleman, (ii) pengolahan zeolit di Gedangsari Gunungkidul, dan (iii) pengolahan limbah produk biogas di Cangkringan Sleman. Ketiga konsep kawasan industri pengolahan tersebut saling terkait dan akan membentuk jejaring yang terintegrasi mulai dari bahan baku hingga produk, baik dengan industri rancangan baru maupun dengan industri yang sudah ada.
Stakeholder Management of Jakarta’s Light Rail Transit Using Stakeholder Analysis
Authors: Yudi Khrisna , Rarasati Ayomi Dita , Adiwijaya Achmad Jaka Santos
Published: January 2018

Stakeholders involvement in infrastructure development c.q. Light Rail Transit (LRT) has a significant role since they affect the success of infrastructure management. This paper is primarily aimed to identify key stakeholders and responses that need to be applied to them. On the initial stage, a list of stakeholders was developed using research strategies such as case study and literature review. Sources were then chosen with certain criteria. They were assigned to score each stakeholder on the list. A stakeholder analysis was conducted to obtain a list of key stakeholders that have a significant impact on Jakarta’s LRT.
Inspiration, Partizipation, Kreativität – innovative Ansätze bei der Entwicklung einer neuen Stadtteilbibliothek in Würzburg
Authors: Flicker Anja
Published: January 2018

Die Stadtbücherei Würzburg konzipiert gerade eine neue Stadtteilbibliothek. Inspiriert von internationalen Beispielen entschied man, neue Wege zu gehen, um die Bibliothek eng an den Bedürfnissen der Stadtteilgesellschaft auszurichten: Die Konzeption wird mittels Design Thinking for Libraries

http://designthinkingforlibraries.com/ [Zugriff: 14.11.2017].

gemeinsam mit Würzburger Bürgerinnen und Bürgern erarbeitet. Den Prozess begleitet Julia Bergmann. Um für die Menschen im Stadtteil einen innovativen „Dritten Ort“ 

https://aatvos.com/warum-bibliotheken-ein-dritter-ort-fur-alle-werden-sollten/ [Zugriff: 17.11.2017].

zu schaffen, ist Architekt Aat Vos

https://aatvos.com/ [Zugriff: 14.11.2017].

mit der Gestaltung beauftragt. Dieser Artikel beschreibt Projektverlauf, bisherige Erfahrungen und Ausblick.
Das ist kein Spaß. Über Rolle und Funktion von Bibliotheken im Social Web
Authors: Schuster Katrin
Published: January 2018

Die digitale Transformation verändert Kommunikationsstrukturen, auch und gerade im öffentlichen Raum. Darauf müssen Bibliotheken reagieren: Sie müssen die Chancen, die sich ihnen im Social Web bieten, begreifen und für sich nutzen, indem sie die notwendigen Rahmenbedingungen für ein erfolgreiches Engagement in den sozialen Netzwerken schaffen. Als Beispiele aus der Praxis werden verschiedene Initiativen der Münchner Stadtbibliothek im Social Web vorgestellt.
Presenting a New Technique for Multi-Target Tracking in Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar based on PHD Filter in the Presence of Clutters
Authors: Dehghani Hamid , Daryasafar Navid
Published: January 2018

Using Probability Hypothesis Density (PHD) filtering, a novel approach is proposed in this paper for simultaneous tracking of multiple moving targets in received data by Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) system. Since PHD filtering approach is implemented successively in prediction and update steps, its performance quality will obviously be higher in “Spotlight” imaging mode than in “Stripmap”. Thus, its application to Spotlight mode is generally more logical. The idea to integrate tracking capability into ISAR system processor is to sort radar received data to correct Range Cell Migration (RCM) prior to tracking operations. Clearly, Range Cell Migration Compensation (RCMC) approach is different from this approach in image formation process, in terms of their implementation phase. However, they are implemented in a similar way. As simulation results reveal, applying Range Cell Migration Compensation to the raw data received by ISAR before tracking operation, results in high quality tracking of moving targets.
Language Differentiation of Ukraine’s Population
Authors: Matviyishyn Yevhen , Michalski Tomasz
Published: January 2018

While people of many nationalities live in Ukraine, Ukrainians and Russians constitute the majority of its population. Territorially, the Ukrainian language is spread unevenly, which results in pronounced bilingualism and language bipolarity. The influence of the Soviet policy of the Russian language dominance is still present in Ukraine. Ukrainian prevails in the sphere of public administration and education. Russian dominates in most mass media. Under such circumstances it is important to maintain conditions for the preservation of the language identity of other ethnic minorities, which would promote the development of linguistic diversity in Ukraine.
A New Class of Beta-Complementary Exponential Power Series Distributions
Authors: Mahmoudi E. , Meshkat R. S. , Entezari M.
Published: January 2018

In this paper, we introduce a new class of beta-complementary exponential power series distributions, which is obtained by replacing the cumulative distribution function of the complementary exponential power series distributions in the logit of a beta random variable. This new class of distributions contains some new submodels, such as beta-complementary exponential geometric, beta-complementary exponential Poisson, beta-complementary exponential binomial, beta-complementary exponential logarithmic, and complementary exponential power series distributions. A general class of distributions is presented and some various properties are obtained in this paper. We characterize the beta-complementary exponential geometric distribution as one of the most applicable distributions in this class. Some mathematical properties of the beta-complementary exponential geometric distribution are reached in terms of the corresponding properties of the complementary exponential geometric and beta exponential distributions. We present expressions for the probability density function, cumulative distribution function, moment generating function, and moments. The estimation of parameters is approached by the maximum likelihood estimation procedure, and the expected information matrix is derived. The flexibility of the distribution is illustrated in application of a real data set.
Macrophage activation marker sCD163 correlates with accelerated lipolysis following LPS exposure: a human-randomised clinical trial
Authors: Rittig Nikolaj , Svart Mads , Jessen Niels , Møller Niels , Møller Holger J , Grønbæk Henning
Published: January 2018

Background

Macrophage activation determined by levels of soluble sCD163 is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This suggests that macrophage activation is involved in the pathogenesis of conditions is characterised by adaptions in the lipid metabolism. Since sCD163 is shed to serum by inflammatory signals including lipopolysaccharides (LPS, endotoxin), we investigated sCD163 and correlations with lipid metabolism following LPS exposure.

Methods

Eight healthy male subjects were investigated on two separate occasions: (i) following an LPS exposure and (ii) following saline exposure. Each study day consisted of a four-hour non-insulin-stimulated period followed by a two-hour hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp period. A3H-palmitate tracer was used to calculate the rate of appearance (Rapalmitate). Blood samples were consecutively obtained throughout each study day. Abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue was obtained for western blotting.

Results

We observed a significant two-fold increase in plasma sCD163 levels following LPS exposure (P < 0.001), and sCD163 concentrations correlated positively with the plasma concentration of free fatty acids, Rapalmitate, lipid oxidation rates and phosphorylation of the hormone-sensitive lipase at serine 660 in adipose tissue (P < 0.05, all). Furthermore, sCD163 concentrations correlated positively with plasma concentrations of cortisol, glucagon, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-10 (P < 0.05, all).

Conclusion

We observed a strong correlation between sCD163 and stimulation of lipolysis and fat oxidation following LPS exposure. These findings support preexisting theory that inflammation and macrophage activation play a significant role in lipid metabolic adaptions under conditions such as obesity, DM2 and NAFLD.
Some classes of dispersible dcsl-graphs
Authors: Jinto J. , Germina K.A. , Shaini P.
Published: January 2018

A distance compatible set labeling (dcsl) of a connected graph $G$ is an injective set assignment $f : V(G) \rightarrow 2^{X},$ $X$ being a non empty ground set, such that the corresponding induced function $f^{\oplus} :E(G) \rightarrow 2^{X}\setminus \{\phi\}$ given by $f^{\oplus}(uv)= f(u)\oplus f(v)$ satisfies $ |f^{\oplus}(uv)| = k_{(u,v)}^{f}d_{G}(u,v) $ for every pair of distinct vertices $u, v \in V(G),$ where $d_{G}(u,v)$ denotes the path distance between $u$ and $v$ and $k_{(u,v)}^{f}$ is a constant, not necessarily an integer, depending on the pair of vertices $u,v$ chosen. $G$ is distance compatible set labeled (dcsl) graph if it admits a dcsl. A dcsl $f$ of a $(p, q)$-graph $G$ is dispersive if the constants of proportionality $k^f_{(u,v)}$ with respect to $f, u \neq v, u, v \in  V(G)$ are all distinct and $G$ is dispersible if it admits a dispersive dcsl. In this paper we proved that all paths and graphs with diameter less than or equal to $2$ are dispersible.
$FG$-coupled fixed point theorems in cone metric spaces
Authors: Prajisha E. , Shaini P.
Published: January 2018

The concept of $FG$- coupled fixed point introduced recently is a generalization of coupled fixed point introduced by Guo and Lakshmikantham. A point $(x,y)\in X\times X$ is said to be a coupled fixed point of the mapping $F: X\times X \rightarrow X$ if $F(x,y)=x$ and $F(y,x)=y$, where $X$ is a non empty set. In this paper, we introduce $FG$- coupled fixed point in cone metric spaces for the mappings $F:X\times Y \rightarrow X$ and $G:Y\times X\rightarrow Y$ and establish some $FG$- coupled fixed point theorems for various mappings such as contraction type mappings, Kannan type mappings and Chatterjea type mappings. All the theorems assure the uniqueness of $FG$- coupled fixed point. Our results generalize several results in literature, mainly the coupled fixed point theorems established by Sabetghadam et al. for various contraction type mappings. An example is provided to substantiate the main theorem.
On the growth of a composition of entire functions
Authors: Sheremeta M.M.
Published: January 2018

Let $\gamma$ be a positive continuous on $[0,\,+\infty)$ function increasing to $+\infty$ and $f$ and $g$ be arbitrary entire functions of positive lower order and finite order.In order that for $$\lim\limits_{r\to+\infty} \frac{\ln\ln\,M_{f(g)}(r)}{\ln\ln\,M_f(\exp\{\gamma(r)\})}=+\infty, \quad M_f(r)=\max\{|f(z)|:\,|z|=r\}, $$ it is necessary and sufficient that $(\ln\,\gamma(r))/(\ln\,r)\to 0$ as $r\to+\infty$. This statement is an answer to the question posed by A.P. Singh and M.S. Baloria in 1991.Also in order that $$ \lim\limits_{r\to+\infty}\frac{\ln\ln\,M_F(r)} {\ln\ln\,M_f(\exp\{\gamma(r)\})}=0,\quad F(z)=f(g(z)), $$ it is necessary and sufficient that $(\ln\,\gamma(r))/(\ln\,r)\to \infty$ as $r\to+\infty$.
The Influence Integration Processes Exert on the Intermediary System of Agricultural Enterprises
Authors: Hurmak Nataliia
Published: January 2018

The article proves the connection between intermediary and export activities of agricultural enterprises, and indicates the influence the integration processes exert on competitiveness of domestic and foreign agricultural products. It provides a comparative characteristic of agricultural products in Ukraine and Poland. The major adverse effects caused to the selling of domestic products on foreign markets by the activities of intermediary bodies in the “producer-consumer” chain are defined
Joining NATO is Declared a Strategic Aim of Ukraine
Authors: Chekalenko Liudmyla , Vasylyeva Mariya
Published: January 2018

The authors present their vision of the international and Ukraine’s national security in the 21st century context, analyze new challenges and security threats searching for the reason of collapse of the modern security system. All the research conclusions are based on the national security situation in nowadays Ukraine
Science is the Basis for a Country’s Modernization
Authors: Vasyliev Oleksandr
Published: January 2018

The development of sciences and high technologies is the most real way for a country to occupy a worthy place among developed states. The level of national sciences to a great extent determines the fundamental basics of economical and military security of a state. The modern condition and transformation of Russian scientific and technological complex tendencies show that the country will not be able to become a leader of global and regional integrations
Reforming Taxation System under Conditions of European Integration
Authors: Zhuk Olha
Published: January 2018

The article discusses the importance of tax reform and the issues associated with it. The author develops a stage-by-stage approach to reforming Ukraine’s taxation system considering modern tendencies and the country’s move towards integration in Europe. The paper also analyzes the characteristics of Ukraine’s taxation system, argues for the necessity to change it and identifies taxation policy development priorities under conditions of European integration
Approaches to the Development of Business Growth Strategy
Authors: Malynovskyy Jurij , Petryshyn Natalia , Malynovska Julia , Oliinyk Andrij
Published: January 2018

This article investigates the theoretical foundations of structural characteristics and the choice of business growth strategy as an important managerial factor of its effective operation. The approaches to strategy development are subjected to generalization. It is shown that strategy is the directing vector of factory management and its production and business operations in the modern globalized, dynamic and competitive market environment
Granuloma Glutaeale Infantum: A Re-emerging Complication of Diaper Dermatitis
Authors: Ramos Pinheiro Rita , Matos-Pires Eugénia , Baptista Juliana , Lencastre André
Published: January 2018

Granuloma gluteale infantum is a rare nodular complication of irritant diaper dermatitis. The association of this condition with the widespread use of nondisposable cloth diapers has been increasingly recognized. We present the case of an 18-month-old girl with granuloma gluteale infantum. Our aims are to emphasize the importance of clinical recognition of this re-emerging complication of diaper dermatitis and to point out the potential role of topical calcineurin inhibitors as a treatment option.
Overview and Comparative Analysis of Game Engines for Desktop and Mobile Devices
Authors: Christopoulou Eleftheria , Xinogalos Stelios
Published: January 2018

Game engines are tools that expedite the highly demanding process of developing games. Nowadays, the great interest of people from various fields on serious games has made even more demanding the usage of game engines, since people with limited coding skills are also involved in developing serious games. Literature in the field has studied game engines focusing on specific needs, such as 3D mobile game engines or open source 3D game engines. The motivation of this article and at the same time the advancement brought by it in the field, lies in the extension of an existing framework for the comparative analysis of several game engines that export games at least on Android and iOS mobile devices and cover a wide range of different user profiles and needs. In order to validate the results of this comparative analysis a shooter game was developed for Android devices based on official tutorials of the two game engines that came out to be more powerful, namely Unity and Unreal Engine 4. In conclusion, there is not a single game engine that is better for every purpose and the extensive overview provided can help users choose the most suitable game engine for their needs.
Editorial
Authors: De Gloria Alessandro
Published: January 2018

I am proud to conclude also the fourth year of the International Journal of Serious Games with a new issue containing five excellent papers, that I will present in the following. The journal is constantly growing, thanks to the competence and the availability of a great community of authors, reviewers and readers, and this is the best basis for a proficuous new year 2018.
Экспертиза временной нетрудоспособности в СССР и постсоветской России: врачи на службе государства в управлении трудовыми ресурсами
Authors: Крашенинникова Юлия Александровна
Published: January 2018

Юлия Александровна Крашенинникова – к. и. н., эксперт лаборатории муниципального управления НИУ ВШЭ, Москва, доцент, факультет экономики, менеджмента и бизнес-информатики, Пермь, Россия. Электронная почта: jkrasheninnikova@hse.ru

DOI: 10.17323/727-0634-2017-15-4-531-546

В статье в сравнительно-историческом ключе рассматриваются советская модель и современная организация экспертизы временной нетрудоспособности – одного из самых массовых видов экспертиз, используемых для целей государственного управления в России. В центре внимания три составляющие экспертизы: идеология или господствующее понимание ее задач; особенности организации и регламентации процедур; практики экспертной деятельности. Ключевой вопрос – претерпел ли изменения сложившийся в советское время институт на фоне кардинального изменения отношения государства к труду и занятости. Автор опирается на сравнительный анализ нормативных актов СССР и РФ, регулирующих данную сферу, и содержания советской и современной учебно-методической литературы для врачей. Для определения того, как выписка больничных листков была организована на практике в советское время, использованы архивные материалы ВЦСПС за 1930 – 1980 гг. Оценка современных практик экспертизы основана на материалах 31 полуструктурированного интервью с практикующими врачами, а также с представителями руководства медицинских организаций и контрольных инстанций. Показано, что институт экспертизы временной нетрудоспособности в советское время сложился в первую очередь как инструмент рационального распределения трудовых ресурсов в зависимости от состояния здоровья. В таком виде с задачей экспертизы медицинские учреждения не справлялись, воспринимая ее процедуры и правила формально. Тем не менее процедуры и правила влияли и продолжают влиять на организацию профессиональной врачебной деятельности и лечебного процесса, определяя рутину взаимодействия медицинской организации с пациентом.
Альтернативы развития социальной защиты населения
Authors: Малева Татьяна Михайловна , Авраамова Елена Михайловна
Published: January 2018

Татьяна Михайловна Малева – к. э.н., директор Института социального анализа и прогнозирования Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Москва, Россия. Электронная почта: maleva-tm@ranepa.ru

Елена Михайловна Авраамова – д. э.н., профессор, заведующая лабораторией Исследований социального развития Института социального анализа и прогнозирования Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Москва, Россия. Электронная почта: avraamova-em@ranepa.ru

DOI: 10.17323/727-0634-2017-15-4-559-572

Ситуация экономической рецессии обнажила системные дисфункции развития социальной защиты, главными из которых являются структурные: в результате ошибок включения / исключения из состава получателей мер социальной защиты помощь попадает не только бедным, и социальная защита становится недостаточно эффективной. Растущие масштабы бедности, с одной стороны, и структурные дисфункции системы социальной защиты (ССЗ), с другой, требуют реформирования соцзащиты для ее большей результативности. При консенсусе в отношении необходимости реформирования можно предложить альтернативы развития социальной защиты, анализ которых составляет основной предмет статьи. Первой альтернативой в выборе направлений реформирования является изменение основной учетной единицы: будет это индивид или домохозяйство. Подход с позиций домохозяйства, который представляется более логичным, требует применения методик интегральной оценки благосостояния домохозяйств, но их сегодня существует несколько. Нами представлена методика, учитывающая не только доходы членов домохозяйства, но и показатели, отражающие размер сбережений, жилищные условия и имущественную обеспеченность. В качестве второй альтернативы анализируются подходы на основании нуждаемости, с одной стороны, и с позиций социального исключения (эксклюзии) – с другой. Современная система социальной защиты должна обеспечивать и минимально приемлемый уровень дохода, и доступ к ресурсам для развития: образованию, занятости, медицинским услугам. Показано, что учет эксклюзий в большей степени соответствует адресному принципу социальной защиты. Другой альтернативой развития ССЗ является новое определение ее основного субъекта: это может быть государство или более широкое представительство участников рынка социальных услуг в форме НКО, бизнеса, волонтеров. Ориентация преимущественно на государственные органы как основного поставщика социальных услуг создает дефицит и объективно снижает качество услуг. Переход к адресному принципу, учет социальных эксклюзий, расширение числа поставщиков социальных услуг составляют комплекс мер, имеющих больший потенциал исправления текущих затруднений.
Жилищная мобильность: направления социологического анализа
Authors: Полухина Елизавета Валерьевна
Published: January 2018

Елизавета Валерьевна Полухина – к. с. н., доцент факультета социальных наук НИУ ВШЭ, доцент ГАУГН, Москва, Россия. Электронная почта: epolukhina@hse.ru

DOI: 10.17323/727-0634-2017-15-4-589-602

Статья описывает смену индивидом места жительства, т. е. явление жилищной мобильности. Актуализируется идея изучения жилищного опыта, историй смены жилья и тенденций в изменении жилых пространств. Жилищная мобильность рассматривается преимущественно в контексте переездов внутри одного города. Предлагаемый анализ позволяет понять: (а) какие динамические процессы происходят в жизнедеятельности изучаемых групп и территорий; (б) как меняется социальная и физическая структура среды обитания; (в) какими смыслами наполняется это изменение. Оптика рассматриваемого явления помогает увидеть какие социальные группы «преуспевают» в рамках существующего порядка, а какие находятся в стагнации. Такая аналитика является значимой для обнаружения социальных проблем. Поднимаются вопросы о критериях выделения жилищного статуса как иерархической позиции, важности учета многокомпонентной структуры, влияющей на этот статус (значение жилья в структуре доходов, отношения собственности, характеристики основного места жительства). В статье сделан акцент на методических ограничениях изучения жилищной мобильности. Во-первых, показана неоднозначность в определении элементов жилищного статуса, границ в формировании жилищных групп и носителей статуса (семья или индивид). Во-вторых, обозначена проблема в определении генеральной совокупности. В-третьих, обсуждается недоступность наиболее «мобильных» и ресурсных групп, проживающих в «труднодоступных» жилых домах (подъездах с консьержами, например) и редко находящихся дома, что ограничивает опросы по месту жительства и вынуждает комбинировать различные методы сбора данных. В-четвертых, представленные в социологическом арсенале шкалы типов жилья и жилищных условий разобщены и эмпирически не укоренены, так как не учитывают особенностей жилищного фонда и многокомпонентную структуру жилищного статуса россиянина. Адекватным методическим решением является работа с локальными территориями – малыми городами, районами, селами. В статье обозначена важность интеграции качественных методов, изучающих смысл жилищных изменений, и количественных, позволяющих понять их масштаб и динамику трансформаций при изучении жилищной мобильности.
Fatherhood in the Russian Provinces: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis
Authors: Lipasova Alexandra
Published: January 2018

Alexandra Lipasova – PhD student, Department of Sociology, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia. Email: alexandra.lipasova@gmail.com

DOI: 10.17323/727-0634-2017-15-4-629-642

The article explores gender contracts and fatherhood models that are present in families living in small Russian towns. Firstly, the key characteristics of the social groups in this research, 'potential middle class' and 'manual workers' are defined. This is followed by a review of two parental educational strategies: concerted cultivation and accomplishment of natural growth. Two theoretical explanations for gender imbalance in the division of unpaid family labour are offered. These are the economic/bargaining perspective and the gender perspective. Then, drawing on in-depth interviews with fathers and mothers from small Russian towns, the conclusion is reached that fathering practices in these families have situational character, defined by, in Bourdieu’s term, their 'habitus'. Many fathers still keep a 'low bar for fatherhood'. The less affluent families from Russian provinces do not rate their children’s opportunities for social mobility very highly, so they motivate them to be successful in sports, thus accomplishing a variant of the 'natural growth' educational strategy. The gender contract in these families can be characterized by distinct gender imbalance; many fathers still think that house work and childcare are a mother’s responsibility. Even the fathers who were labelled as 'involved' demonstrate rigid views on the preferred life trajectory of their daughters. It is noted that the degree of father’s involvement depends on the partners' negotiating the terms of their family gender contract. Traditional gender ideology and notions about gender inequality make parenthood the sole responsibility of mothers, and breadwinning the ultimate duty of fathers.
Pengaruh Program Gemar Membaca terhadap Kemampuan Mengarang Siswa Kelas IV SD
Authors: Saidah Hakimah
Published: January 2018

The reading program is another name for reading literature used by SDN Bugangan 02Semarang. Implementation of the program likes to read that is 15 minutes before the learning activities of students reading books with the title as he wishes. In this study students are given a book entitled "a collection of children's stories about the habit of eating healthy food". This short story contains six titles of children with a theme of healthy food. This theme is in accordance with the 9th grade theme teacher's book. This study aims to determine the effect of reading programs on the ability to make students. This research uses Pre-Experiment Designs with quantitative approach. The sample of this research is all students of grade IV SDN Bugangan 02 Semarang. The results of this study indicate that reading programs affect students' writing ability.Keywords: Love to read; program, ability; compose
Neonatal Deaths and Autopsy Rates in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A 10-Year Trend Analysis in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria
Authors: Ugbem Theophilius , Ekanem Ima-Obong , Bassey Ima-Abasi , Nnoli Martin , Ebughe Godwin , Omoronyia Ogban , Ushie David ,   Department of Pathology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.,   Department of Pathology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.,   Department of Pathology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.,   Department of Pathology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.,   Department of Pathology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.,   Department of Community Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.,   Department of Pathology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Published: January 2018

The pains and challenges of pregnancy and delivery are made worse when the resultant neonate dies. Fortunately, many of these neonatal deaths can be prevented if autopsies are routinely conducted to ascertain the immediate and remote causes of death toward subsequent prevention. Unfortunately, there is paucity of studies on neonatal autopsy rates (NARs) in many developing countries, with few reports indicating unacceptably low rates. This study was therefore aimed at assessing the trend in neonatal deaths and autopsy rates in Calabar, Nigeria. Trend analysis of retrospective data obtained from medical records of neonatal deaths and deliveries was conducted. Neonatal mortality rate (NMR) and NAR were obtained for each of the years within 2004-2013. Ethical approval was obtained from the ethical committee of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, Nigeria. In the 10-year study period, there were 22,916 deliveries with a male:female ratio of 1:0.95. There were 1136 neonatal deaths, yielding a total NMR of 49.6 per 1000 live births (ranging from 26.7 in 2011 to 93.7 in 2004). Bimodal peak in NMR was found at 2008 and 2012. Eighty six neonatal autopsies were conducted within the study period yielding a mean autopsy rate of 7.57%, ranging from 0% in 2008 to 25.0% in 2013. This study found unacceptably high NMR and low NAR in the study setting. There was, however, gradual decrease in mortality and increase in autopsy rates through the study period. It is essential to redouble the efforts at improving public health education and awareness on the relevance of autopsy toward improved health service delivery. Similar studies are recommended in other similar and dissimilar settings.
Practical Application of Dermatoglyphics in Disease Identification
Authors:   Yuliana ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia.
Published: January 2018

Dermatoglyphics (fingerprint) indicates epidermal ridge patterns of sole, palm, fingers, and toes. It is unique for each person, because it is determined by interaction of genes and intrauterine environment. Once dermatoglyphic patterns are formed, it is not affected by age, development, and environmental changes in postnatal life. Therefore, they exhibit positive values in predicting various genetically influenced disorders. Dermatoglyphics plays an important role in medicolegal, anthropology, and genetic studies. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, Down syndrome, bronchial asthma, schizophrenia, and breast cancer are some of the diseases that can be screened by dermatoglyphic identification.
Degradabilidad ruminal in vitro de ensilajes de pasto saboya (Panicum maximum jacq.) con diferentes niveles de inclusión de cáscara de maracuyá (Passiflora edulis sims.)
Authors: Barrera-Álvarez Alexandra , Montenegro-Vivas León , Sánchez-Laiño Adolfo , Medina-Villacis Marlene , Medina Villacis Mirian , Espinoza-Guerra Italo
Published: January 2018

La investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar la composición y degradabilidad ruminal in vitro de la materia seca, materia orgánica y materia inorgánica de los ensilajes de pasto saboya con los tratamientos T1: Pasto saboya 90%+cáscara de maracuyá 10%; T2: Pasto saboya 80%+cáscara de maracuyá 20%; T3: Pasto saboya 70%+cáscara de maracuyá 30% y T4: Pasto saboya 60%+cáscara de maracuyá 40%. Se utilizó el método de microensilaje (silos PVC de 3 kg de capacidad provistos de una válvula bunsen y mecanismo de extracción de efluentes) y la técnica de degradación in vitro con el sistema de incubación DAISY II, empleando el líquido ruminal de bovinos brahman de 500±25 kg de peso promedio. Se aplicó un Diseño Completamente al Azar con seis repeticiones. El nivel de inclusión de maracuyá mejoró el contenido de nutrientes en el ensilaje, incrementando la materia orgánica, la proteína bruta y la grasa bruta y disminuyendo las fracciones de fibra. La degradabilidad de la materia seca, materia orgánica y materia inorgánica fue superior (p