bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRUKTUR STOMATA DAUN BEBERAPA TUMBUHAN KANTONG SEMAR (Nepenthes spp.)
Authors: Meriko Lince
Published: October 2019

The exploitation of pitcher plants (Nepenthes spp.) for economics interest and forest degradation make a higher extinction risk for Nepenthes globally. This research was aimed to examine anatomical structure of stomata of Nepenthes gracilis, N. reinwardtiana, N. ampullaria. The result showed that the type of stomata of N. gracilis and N. reinwardtiana has the actinocitic type while, N. ampullaria has anomocitic stomata type.
PENGUJIAN FERTILITAS PATIN PASUPATI SECARA INTERNAL DAN EKSTERNAL MENGGUNAKAN PATIN SIAM Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) DAN PATIN JAMBAL Pangasius djambal Bleeker, 1846
Authors: Tahapari Evi , Iswanto Bambang
Published: October 2019

Pasupati is a pangasiid catfish resulted from hybridization between female striped pangasiid (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) and male jambal (Pangasius djamba). Pasupati is known as a superior white-fleshy pangasiid catfish promoted for an export commodity. However, its reproductive characteristic in relation to its fertility has not been examined yet. The present study was conducted to investigate the successful of fertilization between female and male pasupati, reciprocal cross between pasupati with striped catfish, and reciprocal cross between pasupati with jambal catfish.Two to three females and males pasupati were used in the present study. All of breeders were hormonally induced for artificial. The result showed that there is no embryogenesis occurred when sperm from pasupati, striped and jambal catfish were used to fertilize eggs of pasupati catfish. On the other side, sperm enabled to fertilize eggs of striped cat fish producing low percentage of larvae with maternaly similar morphological appearances at juvenile stage. This phenomena showed that spontaneous gynogenesis occurred. In conclusion, female and male of pasupati cat fish are sterile.
KERAGAMAN JENIS DAN PREFERENSI EKOLOGI BEGONIA LIAR DI KAWASAN REMNANT FOREST KEBUN RAYA CIBODAS
Authors: Efendi Muhammad , Azizah Nur , Supriyatna Ateng , Destri Destri
Published: October 2019

Wild species of begonia existed in remnant forest of Cibodas Botanic Gardens, but their diversity, distribution and ecological preference were not much known. Data of condition and habitat characteristic of wild begonia are important in their cultivation. The aims of this study are to inventory the diversity of wild begonias and their distribution habitat preference in remnant forest of Cibodas Botanic Gardens. Sample were collected from four remnant forest using exploration method. Analysis of vegetation where wild Begonia existed was conducted using 1x1 m plot in around every individu of Begonia found. The principle component analysis (PCA) was carried out using R program version 2.11.0. The result showed that 50% of the mountain Begonia in West Java can be found in remnat forest area. The light intencity, soil humidity and air humidity were highly correlated to distribution of wild Begonia. The microclimate conditions in remnant forest area are appropriate with habitat of Begonia.
Analysis of wind speed data and wind energy potential using Weibull distribution in Zagora, Morocco
Authors: Mohammed Daoudi , Abdelaziz Ait Sidi Mou , Mohammed Elkhomri , Elmostapha Elkhouzai
Published: October 2019

This paper presents the wind energy potential at 10 m during a period of 09 years (2009-2017) in the province of Zagora using the Weibull distribution method. Extrapolation of the 10 m data, using the power Law, has been used to determine the wind data at heights of 30 m; 50 m and 70 m. The objective is to evaluate the most important characteristics of wind energy in the studied site . The statistical attitudes permit us to estimate the mean wind speed, the wind speed distribution function and the mean wind power density in the site at the height of 30 m; 50 m and 70 m. From the primary evaluation indicate that the annual energy output and capacity factor increases with increasing the wind speed, it can obtain about 2.62 GWh/year, that is acceptable quantity for the wind energy. ©2019. CBIORE-IJRED. All rights reserved
Integration of 5G Technologies in Smart Grid Communication-A Short Survey
Authors: Chandrasekaran Yaspy Joshva , Gunamony Shine Let , Chandran Benin Pratap
Published: October 2019

Smart grid is an intelligent power distribution system that employs dual communication between the energy devices and the substation. Dual communication helps to overseer the internet access points, energy meters, and power demand of the entire grid. Deployment of advanced communication and control technologies makes smart grid system efficient for energy availability and low-cost maintenance. Appropriate algorithms are analyzed first for the convenient grid to have proper routing and security with a high-level of power transmission and distribution. Information and Communication Technology plays a significant role in monitoring, demand response, and control of the energy distribution. This paper presents a broad review of communication and network technologies with regard to Internet of Things, Machine to Machine Communication, and Cognitive radio terminologies which comprises 5G technology. Networks suitable for future smart-grid are compared with respect to standard protocols, data rate, throughput, delay, security, and routing. Approaches adopted for the smart-grid system has been commended based on the performance and the parameters observed. ©2019. CBIORE-IJRED. All rights reserved
Agronomic Performance of Modern Rice Varieties in South-west Bangladesh
Authors: Salam Md. Tareq Bin , Karmakar Biswajit , Hossain S.M. Tanzim , Robin Mehedi Hasan , Mariam Most. Zannatul , Hossain Mehjabin
Published: October 2019

An experiment was carried out in Boro season during November 2018 to April 2019 at two farmer’s fields of Batiaghata and Dumuria sub-district under Khulna district of Bangladesh with the objective of testing agronomic status and adaptability of four modern rice varieties in comparison with the popular mega variety BRRI dhan28. The varieties were BRRI dhan67, BRRI dhan81, BRRI dhan84 and BRRI dhan86. BRRI dhan28 was chosen as a control due to its wide acceptability among the farmers. The soil of the studied area was moderately alkaline and medium to moderately saline. In Batiaghata and Dumuria field, initial soil EC was 3.19 and 3.29 dS/m, respectively and it was 4.7 and 4.8 dS/m, accordingly at maturity stage. It was observed that germination rate, plant height, effective tiller number were significantly higher in BRRI dhan67 than the other varieties but insignificant with BRRI dhan28 (p?0.05) for both fields. All the yield components spikelets per panicle, filled grain and 1000-grain weight were also significantly higher in BRRI dhan67 in compared to the other varieties but insignificant with BRRI dhan28 (p?0.05) for both fields as well. The highest grain yield was observed in BRRI dhan67 in both plots (7.89 and 7.29 t/ha) and showed significant differences among all other varieties (p?0.05). Harvest Index of BRRI dhan67 (51.02±4.2, 57.84±8.6)% indicated that this variety is the best yielder among the varieties. Considering overall performances and facts, BRRI dhan67 showed better agronomic performance and adaptation than the other modern varieties in compare with popular mega BRRI dhan28.
Mussel-inspired polydopamine-mediated surface modification of freeze-cast poly (ε-caprolactone) scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications
Authors: Ghorbani Farnaz , Zamanian Ali , Sahranavard Melika
Published: October 2019

There are many methods used to fabricate the scaffolds for tissue regeneration, among which freeze casting has attracted a great deal of attention due to the capability to create a unidirectional structure. In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds were fabricated by freeze-casting technology in order to create porous microstructure with oriented open-pore channels. To induce biomineralization, and to improve hydrophilicity and cell interactions, mussel-inspired polydopamine (PDA) was coated on the surface of the freeze-cast PCL constructs. Then, the synergistic effects of oriented microstructure and deposited layer on efficient reconstruction of injured bone were studied. Microscopic observations demonstrated that, the coated layer did not show any special change in lamellar microstructure of the scaffolds. Water-scaffold interactions were evaluated by contact angle measurements, and they demonstrated strong enhancement in the hydrophilicity of the polymeric scaffolds after PDA coating. Biodegradation ratio and water uptake evaluation confirmed an increase in the measured values after PDA precipitation. The biomineralization of the PDA-coated scaffolds was characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Obtained results confirmed biomineralization of the constructs after a 28-day immersion in a simulated body fluid (SBF) solution. Mechanical analysis demonstrated higher compressive strength after PDA coating. L929 fibroblast cell viability and attachment illustrated that PDA-coated PCL scaffolds are able to support cell adhesion and proliferation. The increased secretion of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) after culturing osteosarcoma cell lines (MG-63) revealed the initial capability of scaffolds to induce bone regeneration. Therefore, the PDA-coated scaffolds introduce a promising approach for bone tissue engineering application.
Comparison of three different chemiluminescence assays and a rapid liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for measuring serum aldosterone
Authors: Yin Yicong , Ma Chaochao , Yu Songlin , Liu Wenjing , Wang Danchen , You Tingting , Cheng Qian , Qiu Ling
Published: October 2019

Background

This study aimed to quantify and compare serum aldosterone (sALD) levels through three different chemiluminescence immunoassays (CLIAs) and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis.

Methods

Serum samples from 221 patients with suspected primary aldosteronism (PA) were retrospectively included in this study conducted at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital from June to August in 2017. sALD levels were determined using the LC-MS/MS method and three different CLIA systems, viz., DiaSorin® XL, iSYS and Auto Lumo A2000. Pooled fresh serum samples were used for recalibration. Passing-Bablok regression analysis, correlation matrix, and Bland-Altman plots were used to evaluate the concurrence among ALD levels determined using the three CLIAs.

Results

Within-laboratory precision of the four assays ranged from 2.1% to 9.4%, except the coefficient variation (CV) of one of the CLIAs, which exceeded 20.0% for samples with low sALD levels. sALD levels determined using LC-MS/MS were significantly lower than those determined using the other three CLIAs (p < 0.0001). Spearman’s correlation coefficient of the four assays ranged from 0.745 to 0.950 (p < 0.0001). The Bland-Altman plot showed that the average bias (%) for the three CLIAs and LC-MS/MS ranged from −69.3 to −49.2. After recalibration, this correlation did not improve among the assays. However, the bias and bias percentage at the medical decision level improved between LC-MS/MS and DiaSorin® XL/iSYS.

Conclusions

Significant inconsistencies between the results of CLIAs and LC-MS/MS indicate that different sALD measures cannot be used interchangeably.
Effect of long-term frozen storage and thawing of stool samples on faecal haemoglobin concentration and diagnostic performance of faecal immunochemical tests
Authors: Gies Anton , Niedermaier Tobias , Weigl Korbinian , Schrotz-King Petra , Hoffmeister Michael , Brenner Hermann
Published: October 2019

Background

Faecal samples collected and stored frozen over years may be a valuable resource for efficient retrospective evaluation of faecal immunochemical tests (FITs). We aimed to assess how prolonged frozen storage and freeze-thaw cycles might affect measures of faecal haemoglobin (Hb) and diagnostic performance of FITs.

Methods

From 2005 through 2010, participants of screening colonoscopy (n = 2042) and clinical colorectal cancer (CRC) cases (n = 184) provided faecal samples in stool containers (60 mL). The samples were stored at −80 °C for up to 11 years and underwent three freeze-thaw cycles. Between each cycle, a defined amount of faeces was extracted using the manufacturer’s sampling device of one or two FITs (RIDASCREEN, OC-Sensor). Faecal Hb concentration and diagnostic performance were calculated and compared across freeze-thaw cycles.

Results

For RIDASCREEN and the OC-Sensor, repeat measurements were available for 504 and 551 study participants, respectively. Hb concentrations correlated strongly (0.77 and 0.85, respectively) and diagnostic performance indicators were similar at the repeat measurements among the same FITs. For RIDASCREEN we found even slightly higher Hb levels, sensitivities and area under the curves (AUCs) after the third than after the first freeze-thaw cycle. For the OC-Sensor the Hb levels, sensitivities and AUCs were slightly lower after prolonged storage and one additional freeze-thaw cycle.

Conclusions

Measures of Hb and diagnostic performance were fairly stable, even after long-term frozen storage and multiple freeze-thaw cycles of raw faecal samples. Faecal samples collected in prospective screening studies and kept frozen at −80 °C before analysis seem useful for timely and efficient retrospective evaluation of FIT performance.
Economic Disposal Quantity of Leftovers kept in storage: a Monte Carlo simulation method
Authors: Assis R. , Marques P. Carmona , Santos J. Oliveira , Vidal R.
Published: October 2019

This article describes how to reach an item’s threshold, or in other words, the limit time for it to be retrieved from stock and sold for a different use, as well as the remaining foreseen period for this situation to occur. Once a minimum length, or weight, is reached, left quantities are more difficult to sell, as demand often exceeds the remaining parts or leftovers. The number of unfulfilled orders increases, as time goes by, until it becomes further cost effective to dispose the leftover and sell it for a lower price and alternative use. A Monte Carlo simulation model was built in order to consider the randomness of future transactions and quantifying consequences providing this way a simple and effective decision-making framework.
Shaping Tastes and Values Through the Law: Law and Economics Meets Cultural Economics
Authors: Fabbri Marco
Published: October 2019

This article elaborates on the point made by Guido Calabresi in his recent book “The Future of Law and Economics: Essays in Reform and Recollection”, where he holds that Law and Economics should inform law-makers and policy-makers regarding what tastes and values are more desirable than others. Calabresi invites economists to depart from the approach traditionally embraced in economic analysis holding that “De gustibus non est disputandum”. He proposes instead to dialogue with law-makers in order to openly engage in the promotion of welfare-enhancing tastes and values. My main argument is that recent empirical findings in Economics support Calabresi’s invitation to normatively engage in shaping cultural traits – at least for a specific set of tastes and values.
On the (Methodological) Future of Law and Economics. The Uneasy Burden of Value Judgments and Normativity
Authors: Silvestri Paolo
Published: October 2019

Taking as its starting-point Guido Calabresi’s latest book –The Future of Law and Economics– the present article aims to explore the often neglected issue of value judgments and normativity in Law and Economics. I will show the importance of enquiring Calabresi’s methodological distinction between Law and Economics and Economic Analysis of Law and the related bilateralism thesis in order to understand the problematic relationship between methodological value judgments and ethical value judgments, the ‘distance’ between Calabresi and Posner and the problematic notion of reformism. Then I will try to introduce a different notion of normativity. I will also show the existence of an unresolved tension in Calabresi’s methodological discourse between a positive approach, which seems to be privileged in this book, and his insistence on the inevitability of value judgments in economic analysis. Finally, I clarify the reasons for the ‘ignorance’ of values by the economist by distinguishing between economists’ “lack of self-awareness”, economists’ idolatry and the economists’ lenses.
Identification of new probe substrates for human CYP20A1
Authors: Durairaj Pradeepraj , Fan Linbing , Sharma Sangeeta Shrestha , Jie Zhao , Bureik Matthias
Published: October 2019

CYP20A1 is a well-conserved member of the human cytochrome P450 enzyme family for which no endogenous or xenobiotic substrate is known. We have recently shown that this enzyme has moderate activity towards two proluciferin probe substrates. In order to facilitate the search for physiological substrates we have tested nine additional proluciferins in this study and identified three such probe substrates that give much higher product yields. Using one of these probes, we demonstrate inhibition of CYP20A1 activity by 1-benzylimidazole, ketoconazole and letrozole. Finally, we show that the combination of two common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of CYP20A1 leads to an enzyme (CYP20A1Leu97Phe346) with reduced activity.
A Study on Impulsive Hilfer Fractional Evolution Equations with Nonlocal Conditions
Authors: Gou Haide , Li Yongxiang
Published: October 2019

In this paper, we concern with the existence of mild solution to nonlocal initial value problem for nonlinear Sobolev-type impulsive evolution equations with Hilfer fractional derivative which generalized the Riemann–Liouville fractional derivative. At first, we establish an equivalent integral equation for our main problem. Second, by means of the properties of Hilfer fractional calculus, combining measure of noncompactness with the fixed-point methods, we obtain the existence results of mild solutions with two new characteristic solution operators. The results we obtained are new and more general to known results. At last, an example is provided to illustrate the results.
The Boko Haram Impasse: Community Policing as a Nostrum for Conflict Resolution
Authors: Olofinbiyi Sogo Angel , Steyn Jean
Published: October 2019

Virtually a decade of Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria has described the Islamist Jihadist as the most notorious and intractable insurgent group that has ever featured in the country, because they have irrepressibly posed great threats to national security by destructively attacking organizations, both local and international, and laying viable foundation for immanent underdevelopment of the Nigerian state. The study adopted a qualitative methodological approach of one-on-one semi-structured in-depth interviews to examine the phenomenon within a functionalist and ethno methodologist frame work. The findings suggest community policing approach, among other preventive policy recommendations, as a new paradigm shift in counterterrorism strategy to resolve the crisis in Nigeria, as well as, prevent future occurrence of such menace in this part of sub-Saharan Africa.
Spatial organization and mating behavior of the Japanese serow under a low population density
Authors: Takada Hayato , Nakamura Keita , Watanabe Haruko , Minami Masato
Published: October 2019

In high-density populations, the adults of the Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) defend their home ranges against same-sex intruders, and a male’s territory typically overlaps with those of one to three females. We examined the spatial organization and mating behavior of the species in a low-density population by direct observation and radio-tracking over a 4-year period. The home range size of both males and females was more than 4 times larger than that reported in high-density populations. Adult females had ranges that overlapped little, even though they were never observed in agonistic interaction. In contrast, adult males had ranges that overlapped largely except in their core areas, and appeared to be tolerant on encounters, suggesting they did not defend their whole range as a territory. Although males’ ranges overlapped with multiple female ranges, males were only observed following a single female during the mating season. These findings suggest that males directly defended a female rather than a territory, and that the mating system is monogamous. The Japanese serow’s social organization would therefore vary according to ecological conditions.
Erzählungen von Leben und Tod
Authors: John Felix
Published: October 2019

While a narratological reading of the Gospels is relatively well accepted, their characterisation as parts of the genre of ancient biography was much antagonised in former times. Although things have changed thanks to seminal monographs on the problem from the second half of the 20th century and to continuing work, some questions remain open. Therefore, a narratological comparison of Gospels with concrete representatives of the ancient bios could possibly help to clarify the relations between both. In what follows, the oldest Gospel is read simultaneously with Plutarch’s Biography of the Younger Cato. Three observations are made: a) The structures of the narratives of Cato and of Jesus match to a high degree. Both protagonists carry out certain duties while operating in public. In most instances, they achieve great successes. From a certain point on, however, they irrevocably approach failure and ruin. This structure of story seems to form the basis both of the Gospel and of the biography of Cato, written ca. three decades later. b) Obviously, both works narrate the life of a man, his exceptional character, his extraordinary operations in public and his non-natural violent dead. In Plutarch’s version, the Younger Cato fails in the end. At first sight, also Mark’s Jesus fails to accomplish his mission. By God’s action he is turned into the saviour of the faithful however. This claimed unsurpassed relevance of the story is contrasted with the laconism of the narration. c) Both narrations are composed out of both factual and fictional elements. Thus, readers cannot separate both elements precisely in every instance. Both stories are imagined worlds designed for the in narratology so called game of fiction. As can be learned in Plutarch, authors of stories like the Life of Cato or the Gospel of Mark guarantee a certain sense of responsibility in their work. Summed up, the narratological comparison has illustrated both the close affinity and the individual specifications of both narratives. It thus helps to clarify the position- fixing of the Early Christian literature within its Graeco-Roman context.
„Da setzen wir noch eins drauf!“
Authors: Schneider Marion Theresa
Published: October 2019

As the interpretation of Plutarch’s prooemium to the Parallel Lives of Sertorius and Eumenes shows, an author’s capacity of irony often lies in the eyes of the beholder: While most historians take for granted that this passage is meant to make fun of Plutarch’s contemporaries for drawing ridiculous conclusions from historical parallels like namesakes or similar external attributes, most translators fail to see its humorous undertone. It becomes clear, though, that it is possible to establish objective criteria for ironic speech in Plutarch that can be found in the prooemium as well, if one takes a closer look at ironic strategies in his polemical or colloquial writings. One of these is the ironic use of allusive names for dialogue partners or even the invention of characters bearing telling historical names. With this special ironic technique in mind one might even reconsider the authenticity of (Ps.‐)Plutarch’s Parallela Minora commonly termed spurious because of its cunning invention of fictitious sources on similar principles as those of the ironic Plutarch.
Civil Society Capture by Early Stage Autocrats in Well-Developed Democracies – The Case of Austria
Authors: Simsa Ruth
Published: October 2019

The article presents the results of an empirical study on the current framework conditions for civil society organizations in Austria. The results are linked to findings on how authoritarian governments deal with civil society. The research shows that along with the current government’s gradual process towards right-wing populism and authoritarianism, the general political climate has changed with regard to civil society, possibilities of political participation, and the public financing of civil society organizations. The findings are linked to the concept of civil society capture and reflect the overall wave of autocratization discussed by other authors. The analysis of the gradual process of the development of authoritarian politics in a relatively stable and developed democracy reveals the relevance of the findings for current tendencies in many other countries.
Facile fabrication of hydrophobic cellulosic paper with good barrier properties via PVA/AKD dispersion coating
Authors: Shen Zhenghui , Kwon Soojin , Oh Kyudeok , Abhari Araz Rajabi , Lee Hak Lae
Published: October 2019

Due to the micro-sized pores on cellulosic substrate surface and the hygroscopic nature of cellulosic fibers, paper has poor barrier properties. Dispersion coating can improve the barrier properties of cellulosic paper noticeably by forming a continuous, non-porous polymer film on paper surface. In this work, the excellent film-forming performance of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was used to seal the surface pores of paper, thus enhancing the barrier properties. Alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) was also added as a coating component to improve the water resistance of paper. Results showed that after PVA/AKD coating hydrophilic base paper changed to hydrophobic one, as proved by water contact angle (WCA) measurements. The water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of base paper decreased sharply from 543 g/m2·day to 2 g/m2·day in the case of PVA/AKD triple coating, where the threshold of WVTR was reached. Meanwhile, the pristinely non-grease resistant base paper converted to a product with the highest grease resistance level. Furthermore, both elongation at break and tensile strength of base paper improved markedly after PVA/AKD coating. It was concluded that these improved properties were contributed by the combined use of PVA and AKD in the coating.
Oxidative sulfamidation as a route to N-heterocycles and unsaturated sulfonamides
Authors: Moskalik Mikhail Yu. , Astakhova Vera V. , Shainyan Bagrat A.
Published: October 2019

Oxidative sulfamidation is a promising approach to the synthesis of numerous organic compounds, including N-heterocycles or unsaturated species having the sulfonamide group, which is a key structural motif of synthetic antimicrobial drugs. The formed products can undergo further reactions leading to a wide variety of functionalized sulfonamides. This review summarizes the current state of knowledge on the oxidative reactions of sulfonamides and their derivatives with unsaturated and CH-active compounds with an emphasis on dienes as substrates. This produces a diverse range of compounds possessing sulfonamide function and capable of further functionalization.
Tribological properties of PAANa/UHMWPE composite materials in seawater lubrication
Authors: Yang Tian , Jin Yongliang , Duan Haitao , Tu Jiesong , Jia Dan , Zhan Shengpeng , Liu Lian , Qi Jianwei
Published: October 2019

To prepare a high-performance anti-friction and wear-resistant composite material for friction sub-components in marine equipment, a modification was made by adding different amounts sodium polyacrylate (PAANa) to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). PAANa/UHMWPE-blended powders were prepared at individual weight ratios of 0/100, 3/97, 5/95, 8/92, 13/87, and 18/82 with hot-press molding. In seawater, experiments of PAANa/UHMWPE composites sliding against GCr15 have been conducted with a ball-on-disk configuration in this study. The results show the surface hardness of composites was almost the same with the increase in PAANa proportion, however, the friction coefficient and wear scars of PAANa/UHMWPE composites/GCr15 sliding pairs firstly decrease and then increase. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results show that wear mechanism of the composites is mainly plastic deformation and spalling. The composites with PAANa content of 3% and 5% achieves better tribological properties than the pure UHMWPE material.
Cadmium telluride quantum dots/graphene oxide/poly vinyl acetate (CdTe QDs/GO/PVAc) nanocomposite: a novel sensor for real time gamma radiation detection
Authors: Mehrabian Mohammad Hosein , Feizi Shahzad , Moradi Dehaghi Shahram
Published: October 2019

The design of organic/inorganic nanoparticles hybrids provides the great potential for the fabrication of γ-ray sensor systems. Herein, structural and dosimetric properties of the gamma irradiated poly vinyl acetate (PVAc) doped with cadmium telluride quantum dots (CdTe QDs) and graphene oxide (GO) nanoflakes have been investigated. Thioglycolic acid (TGA) capped water-soluble CdTe QDs and (GO) nanoflakes are synthesized and characterized. Then, CdTe QDs/GO/PVAc sensors were formed by post-depositing CdTe and GO over polymer matrix. The photophysical interactions between nanoparticles and organic polymer have been investigated using ohmic contact detectors with two gold coated electrodes. Real time dose rate information of the sensors such as sensitivity, repeatability, and the linearity of dose rate response were assessed. A wider photoelectric response range and wider gamma harvesting range were observed in the resultant hybrid gamma sensor at a standard bias voltage with respect to non-hybrid CdTe QDs/PVAc sensors.
Does Oil Price Asymmetrically Impact Remittance Outflows? The Case of Oman
Authors: Akçay Selçuk
Published: October 2019

The mechanism by which oil price affects remittance outflows is not well understood and investigated. Using non-linear autoregressive distributed lag model (Shin, Yu, and. Greenwood-Nimmo. 2014. “Modelling Asymmetric Cointegration and Dynamic Multipliers in a Nonlinear ARDL Framework.” In Festschrift in Honor of Peter Schmidt, vol. 44, edited by R. C. Sickles, and W. C. Horrace, 281–314. New York: Springer New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-8008-3_9), this study mainly seeks to investigate the asymmetric impact of oil prices on remittance outflows over the period from 1975 to 2015, for an oil-based economy, Oman. The results of the study reveal that changes in oil price are asymmetrically associated with remittance outflows in both short and long run. Furthermore, the response of remittance outflows to developments in oil prices is different in a way that positive shocks in oil prices promote remittance outflows, while negative shocks have no significant impact.
Crystal structure of a new polymorphic modification of Na2Mn3(SO4)4
Authors: Ben Yahia Hamdi
Published: October 2019

The new polymorph of Na2Mn3(SO4)4 was prepared via solid state reaction route in a powder form and its crystals were grown by self-flux method. The crystal structure was determined from single crystal X-ray diffraction data. This polymorph crystallizes with an orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pbca, with a = 9.8313(4), b = 8.7467(3), c = 29.6004(11) Å, V = 2545.38(17) Å3, Z = 8. Its structure refinement yielded the residual factors R(F) = 0.025 and wR(F
2) = 0.065 for 227 parameters and 2605 independent reflections at 2σ(I) level. The use of group-subgroup schemes in the Bärnighausen formalism enabled an accurate comparison of the Pbca- and Cmc 21-polymorphs of Na2Mn3(SO4)4. Both polymorphs contain similar [Mn3(SO4)4]2− building blocks formed of Mn2O11 dimer units and MnO5 trigonal pyramids that are interconnected by sharing corners with the SO4 tetrahedra. However, the stacking of these building blocks along the longest axes of the Pbca- and Cmc 21-structures is different. This induces differences in the coordination of the sodium atoms and in the orientation of the SO4 tetrahedra.
Functional Specialization of Interneuron Dendrites: Identification of Action Potential Initiation Zone in Axonless Olfactory Bulb Granule Cells
Authors: Pressler R. Todd , Strowbridge Ben W.
Published: October 2019

Principal cells in the olfactory bulb (OB), mitral and tufted cells, play key roles in processing and then relaying sensory information to downstream cortical regions. How OB local circuits facilitate odor-specific responses during odor discrimination is not known but involves GABAergic inhibition mediated by axonless granule cells (GCs), the most abundant interneuron in the OB. Most previous work on GCs has focused on defining properties of distal apical dendrites where these interneurons form reciprocal dendrodendritic connections with principal cells. Less is known about the function of the proximal dendritic compartments. In the present study, we identified the likely action potentials (AP) initiation zone by comparing electrophysiological properties of rat (either sex) GCs with apical dendrites severed at different locations. We find that truncated GCs with long apical dendrites had active properties that were indistinguishable from intact GCs, generating full-height APs and short-latency low-threshold Ca2+spikes. We then confirmed the presumed site of AP and low-threshold Ca2+spike initiation in the proximal apical dendrite using two-photon Ca2+photometry and focal TTX application. These results suggest that GCs incorporate two separate pathways for processing synaptic inputs: an already established dendrodendritic input to the distal apical dendrite and a novel pathway in which the cell body integrates proximal synaptic inputs, leading to spike generation in the proximal apical dendrite. Spikes generated by the proximal pathway likely enables GCs to regulate lateral inhibition by defining time windows when lateral inhibition is functional.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe olfactory bulb plays a central role in processing sensory input transduced by receptor neurons. How local circuits in the bulb function to facilitate sensory processing during odor discrimination is not known but appears to involve inhibition mediated by granule cells, axonless GABAergic interneurons. Little is known about the active conductances in granule cells including where action potentials originate. Using a variety of experimental approaches, we find the Na+-based action potentials originate in the proximal apical dendrite, a region targeted by cortical feedback afferents. We also find evidence for high expression of low-voltage activated Ca2+channels in the same region, intrinsic currents that enable GCs to spike rapidly in response to sensory input during each sniff cycle.
The Implementation Analysis of Total Quality Management in Clothing Sewing Training
Authors: Nailufar Nina , Ekosiswoyo Rasdi , Mulyono Sungkowo Edy
Published: October 2019

The new paradigm in the era of globalization of education is to prioritize the quality and relevance of education to support global competition, so that the application of the Total Quality Management model in the training program and the achievement of service quality dimension in education is the implementation step of Total Quality Management. The purposes of this study to analyze and describe the application of Total Quality Management models, the quality dimensions of training services as a form of customer satisfaction achievement of Sewing Training at the Balai Latihan Kerja Dinas Tenaga Kerja, Perindustrian, Koperasi Usaha Kecil dan Menengah Kabupaten Kudus. This research used qualitative descriptive approach method with direct research data source on research subject by using snowballing sampling method. Technique of collecting research data through interview, observation, Focus Group Discussion, documentation. The results of this study describe that the Deming model, Crosby model, and Juran Model were implemented in training programs. The conclusion of this study describes the implementation of Total Quality Management in the training program applies various models of Total Quality Management, carried out continuously to improve the quality of training implementation and achieve customer satisfaction through the achievement of the quality dimension of training services.
Women Empowerment in Disaster Vulnerable Village Through Vocational Life Skill Education Based on Utilization of Local Potential
Authors: Tohani Entoh , Prasetyo Iis , Suharta RB.
Published: October 2019

Woman empowerment is one important and appropiate action to the area because there is rarely education which focus on build productive skills of woman to using local wisdom to be more useful. This research aims to develop women competence in disaster vulnerable village to understand and manage a local wisdom through vocational life skills education in context of increasing quality of the family and community socio-economy. The research is action research which has steps include issue analyzing, planning, implementation, and evaluation of action. The action is vocational life skills education. Its research subjects are 25 women in Sengir Village, Kalirejo, Kokap, Yogyakarta as target group. They chosen by the local government consideration and the group characteristic such as wifes of people producing coconut essence, who are till productive and motive to develop. Data collected by interview, observation, and questionnair and analyzed by qualitative analysis techniques. The data validity obtained by perseverance of observation, triangulation, and expert validation. The results of study reveal that the target group was able to develop awareness of utilization of the local potential, having attitudes, knowledge and skills of its production, and creating of the joint business. The existence of women's empowerment makes it more productive in economic activities in order to achieve their welfare.
Mythos „Filterblase“ – Fiktion oder Realität? Der Stand der Forschung aus kommunikationswissenschaftlicher Perspektive
Authors: Stark Birgit
Published: October 2019

Google und Facebook haben sich als Informationsquelle für politische Nachrichten etabliert. Ihre algorithmenbasierten Auswahllogiken unterliegen jedoch ganz eigenen Regeln, die Risiken für die inhaltliche Vielfalt bergen. Ob und wie die automatisierten Entscheidungsfindungen zu einer verzerrten Wahrnehmung gesellschaftlich relevanter Themen („Algorithmic Bias“) führen, wird noch sehr kontrovers diskutiert. Im Mittelpunkt des öffentlichen und wissenschaftlichen Diskurses steht gegenwärtig vor allem die Metapher der Filterblase. Empirische Belege für diese Annahme fehlen bisher allerdings weitgehend.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for Pediatric Patients With Severe Obesity
Authors: Bolling Christopher F. , Armstrong Sarah C. , Reichard Kirk W. , Michalsky Marc P. ,   SECTION ON OBESITY, SECTION ON SURGERY, Haemer Matthew Allen , Muth Natalie Digate , Rausch John Conrad , Rogers Victoria Weeks , Heiss Kurt F. , Besner Gail Ellen , Downard Cynthia D. , Fallat Mary Elizabeth , Gow Kenneth William
Published: October 2019

Severe obesity affects the health and well-being of millions of children and adolescents in the United States and is widely considered to be an “epidemic within an epidemic” that poses a major public health crisis. Currently, few effective treatments for severe obesity exist. Metabolic and bariatric surgery are existing but underuse treatment options for pediatric patients with severe obesity. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy are the most commonly performed metabolic and bariatric procedures in the United States and have been shown to result in sustained short-, mid-, and long-term weight loss, with associated resolution of multiple obesity-related comorbid diseases. Substantial evidence supports the safety and effectiveness of surgical weight loss for children and adolescents, and robust best practice guidelines for these procedures exist.
СУЧАСНА ГУМАНІТАРНА ПОЛІТИКА:
Authors: Lyasota AlIna EvgenIvna
Published: October 2019

Стаття присвячена актуальній проблемі взаємодії державних органів влади та інститутів громадянського суспільства в сфері гуманітарної політики. Автор ставить за мету розглянути основні аспекти саме такої взаємодії, проаналізувати участь громадянського суспільства у формуванні державної гуманітарної політики та визначити основні чинники ефективності її реалізації. Вивчення українського громадянського суспільства як об’єкта управлінського впливу на гуманітарну політику вимагає звернення до проблеми розмежування компетенції держави й суспільства і визначення господарського і політичного статусу самоврядних структур.
ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ УЯВЛЕНЬ ПРО РОЛЬ ЖІНОК У СОЦІАЛЬНО-ПОЛІТИЧНОМУ ЖИТТІ:
Authors: MarfobudInova LIdIya IvanIvna
Published: October 2019

У статті розглядаються теоретичні погляди філософів античності відносно ролі жінок у політиці та суспільній діяльності, принцип андрогінності у гностицизмі, єретичний рух та окультизм – епоха повного пригнічення «жіночого», раннє Відродження як епоха перших теорій  рівності статей. Погляди філософів нового часу щодо участі жінок в політиці та управлінні державою. Гендерна асиметрія як чинник формування традиційної західної культури. Просвітницькі та соціалістичні ідеї про рівноправ’я жінок та чоловіків. ХХ століття – століття гендерної самосвідомості.
Політична ментальність сучасного українського суспільства:
Authors: Kryvoshein V. V.
Published: October 2019

Доказано, что главными чертами политической ментальности современного украинского общества являются эмоциональность, чувствительность, кордоцентричность, интуитивизм, свободолюбие, демократизм, индивидуализм, тяготеющий к малым группам. Украинская политическая ментальность приобретает нелинейный характер, обусловленный высоким уровнем самоорганизации и внутреннего потенциала. Этому способствовали такие ментальные черты украинцев, как трудолюбие, рациональность, самостоятельность, свободолюбие, самоорганизация, народная правосознание и т.д. Показано, что в процессе своей эволюции политическая ментальность украинцев претерпела определенные трансформации, в основном за счет наслоения на глубинные слои общественной психики черт порабощенной нации, присущих разным регионам политической территории Украины. В частности, украинской политической ментальности в постсоветское время присущи такие черты, как русифицированное состояние, комплексы национальной неполноценности, неспособность к адекватной оценке собственных национальных интересов, склонность больше рассчитывать на внешнюю помощь, чем на собственные силы и тому подобное. Учитывая общественные изменения последних лет, отмечено, что ментальность порабощенной нации, которая составляет архаичное ядро политической ментальности современной Украины, постепенно теряет свое влияние на общественное мировоззрение, однако на глубинном уровне эти ментальные черты еще продолжают функционировать. Поэтому политическая ментальность современной Украины имеет достаточно противоречивый характер, в ней одновременно проявляются разные и даже противоположные качества: героизм и пассивность, свободолюбие, индивидуализм и конформизм, доверчивость и подозрительность и тому подобное.
Модель віртуальної людини доби постмодерну
Authors: Okorokova V. V.
Published: October 2019

Стаття присвячена розгляду антропологічної моделі людини доби Постмодерну, зокрема основний погляд акцентовано на віртуальну людину як новий тип особистості. Віртуальна людина є ознакою сучасних соціокультурних трансформацій, особливо в сфері інформаційно-комунікативних технологій, тобто віртуалізації суспільства. Причому, дана модель має свої риси, проективний характер, оскільки має спрямованість на майбутнє суспільства, в якості перехідної ланки до майбутньої моделі людини.
О смысле "значения"
Authors: Pavlenko I. V.
Published: October 2019

Анализируется представление о значении как семантической структуре в связи с современными исследованиями в области философии языка. Предлагается критический подход к понятию значения, которое рассматривается не в качестве объекта означивания, не в качестве знака или его составной части, не как результат технических процедур (верификации или фальсификации). Критерием значения является дескриптивная достаточность, провоцирующая определенный либерализм описаний. Таким образом существует возможность построения новой умеренно релятивистской теории значения, в которой значение – это регистрация факта замещения знаком того, что этим знаком не является. Как и всякий факт, значение имеет дление, является процессом, ситуацией, событием.
Фендом як соціальна машина: можливості та тупіки (пост)радянського фендому
Authors: Legesa S. V.
Published: October 2019

Розглянуті ключові особливості та вектори розвитку фендома – неформальних об’єднань користувачів популярної культури. Проаналізовані особливості змін фендома в умовах соціополітичних та культурних змін останніх десятиліть. Зокрема, зафіксовані базові зміни у функціонуванні фендома на пострадянському просторі в умовах розвитку системи інтернет-комунікацій.
La pérdida de función de la quinasa dependiente de ciclina 5 (CDK5) altera el citoesqueleto y reduce la infección in vitro por el virus del dengue 2
Authors: Roa Linares Vicky Constanza , Gallego Gómez Juan Carlos
Published: October 2019

La quinasa dependiente de ciclina 5 (CDK5) regula diversas funciones en neuronas, células endoteliales y epiteliales, entre ellas la dinámica del citoesqueleto. Así mismo, se ha reportado que componentes del citoesqueleto, tales como, filamentos de actina y microtúbulos juegan un rol importante durante la infección por el virus dengue (DENV). El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar por dos métodos, inhibición química y silenciamiento génico, la participación de CDK5 durante la infección por DENV-2. La actividad antiviral de roscovitina fue evaluada usando ensayos de Unidades Formadoras de Placa (PFU). La eficiencia de transfección y el silenciamiento de CDK5, empleando miARNs artificiales, se determinó por citometría de flujo. El efecto sobre la proteína de envoltura viral y elementos del citoesqueleto se evidenció mediante microscopia avanzada de fluorescencia y análisis de imágenes. Roscovitina mostró actividad antiviral en etapas pre y post-infectivas en una forma dependiente de la dosis. El tratamiento con roscovitina y miRCDK5 mostró ser efectivo reduciendo la cantidad de CDK5 en células no infectadas. En células infectadas y transfectadas con miRCDK5, así como tratadas con el inhibidor, se observó una reducción significativa de la proteína de envoltura viral; sin embargo, no se encontró reducción significativa de CDK5. Además, el tratamiento con roscovitina indujo cambios celulares morfológicos evidentes en células infectadas. Los resultados indican la potencial participación de CDK5 durante la infección por DENV-2, posiblemente mediando la traducción proteica o la replicación del genoma viral a través de la regulación de la dinámica del citoesqueleto. Se requieren datos adicionales para esclarecer la mecanística del fenómeno usando métodos alternativos.
Kajian Kerentanan Pesisir Terhadap Kenaikan Muka Air Laut di Kabupaten Subang
Authors: Handiani Dian Noor
Published: October 2019

Akresi dan erosi di sepanjang garis pantai merupakan salah satu masalah di pesisir Kabupaten Subang. Kondisi tersebut digabungkan dengan kenaikan muka air laut akibat perubahan iklim global mengakibatkan wilayah pesisir rentan mengalami bencana. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan indeks kerentanan wilayah pesisir Kabupaten Subang berdasarkan parameter fisik pesisir, yaitu geomorfologi, rentang pasang surut, rata-rata ketinggian gelombang dan permukaan air laut, jenis batuan geologi, serta perubahan garis pantai (akresi dan erosi). Data-data spasial pesisir diklasifikasikan berdasarkan tingkat kerentanan, dan nilai hasilnya dihitung dengan rumusan coastal vulnerability index (CVI). Umumnya indeks kerentanan semua kecamatan pesisir di Kabupaten Subang dikategorikan sangat rendah, akan tetapi kajian indeks secara lokal menunjukkan Kecamatan Sukasari dan Blanakan memiliki kerentanan sangat tinggi. Variasi indeks ini menunjukkan perubahan lokal di pesisir berkorelasi dengan kenaikan permukaan air laut sebagai dampak perubahan iklim global.