bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Canon y corpus literario latinoamericano y caribeño. Una metodología de construcción del corpus
Authors: Vila Adrián R.
Published: April 2018

El presente trabajo tiene como objeto la presentación de un modelo metodológico para la construcción de un corpus literario latinoamericano y caribeño. Esta metodología se plantea, asimismo, como un modelo para ser replicado para otros objetos de investigación dado su diseño basado en formas textuales sistémicas y extrasistémicas, canónicas y no canónicas. Se presentan algunos resultados obtenidos en búsquedas en plataformas y bibliotecas digitales de los títulos del corpus diseñado. En este punto destacamos que la eficacia del corpus a diseñar se mensura en la posibilidad de dar respuestas a algunos de los interrogantes planteados como estrategia de construcción: “¿Corpus de qué?”, “¿Corpus para qué?”, “¿Qué resultados nos permite obtener su diseño?”.
La lectura no utilitaria en la universidad en la era digital. Un análisis multivariante que ubica el texto impreso en la lectura de literatura
Authors: Jarvio Fernández A. Olivia , Ojeda Ramírez Mario Miguel
Published: April 2018

En este trabajo se explora la preferencia del texto impreso para la lectura de literatura en una comunidad universitaria. Se hace una caracterización de la lectura y la escritura en la universidad y se presenta una revisión de la importancia de la lectura no utilitaria en este contexto. Se revisa el tema de la apropiación de las TIC en el ámbito universitario, identificando la relevancia de la lectura y la escritura en la era digital. El estudio de caso usa datos de una encuesta aplicada en la Universidad Veracruzana, para lo que se presenta el contexto y los antecedentes. Se hace una descripción de las variables y la estrategia de análisis estadístico. Se analizan los factores que están asociados a la preferencia de formato y se caracterizan las principales asociaciones a partir de pruebas de independencia usando el estadístico Ji-Cuadrado; para las asociaciones multivariantes se corrió un análisis de correspondencia múltiple. Se concluye que la preferencia del texto impreso sigue siendo muy marcada, un poco más entre las mujeres, destacándose el nivel de gusto y el tiempo de dedicación entre los académicos y los funcionarios. No obstante, el concepto de lectura que es más frecuente se relaciona con la lectura utilitaria.
Hyperchaos, adaptive control and synchronization of a novel 5-D hyperchaotic system with three positive Lyapunov exponents and its SPICE implementation
Authors: Vaidyanathan Sundarapandian , Volos Christos , Pham Viet-Thanh
Published: May 2018

In this research work, a twelve-term novel 5-D hyperchaotic Lorenz system with three quadratic nonlinearities has been derived by adding a feedback control to a ten-term 4-D hyperchaotic Lorenz system (Jia, 2007) with three quadratic nonlinearities. The 4-D hyperchaotic Lorenz system (Jia, 2007) has the Lyapunov exponents L1 = 0.3684,L2 = 0.2174,L3 = 0 and L4 =−12.9513, and the Kaplan-Yorke dimension of this 4-D system is found as DKY =3.0452. The 5-D novel hyperchaotic Lorenz system proposed in this work has the Lyapunov exponents L1 = 0.4195,L2 = 0.2430,L3 = 0.0145,L4 = 0 and L5 = −13.0405, and the Kaplan-Yorke dimension of this 5-D system is found as DKY =4.0159. Thus, the novel 5-D hyperchaotic Lorenz system has a maximal Lyapunov exponent (MLE), which is greater than the maximal Lyapunov exponent (MLE) of the 4-D hyperchaotic Lorenz system. The 5-D novel hyperchaotic Lorenz system has a unique equilibrium point at the origin, which is a saddle-point and hence unstable. Next, an adaptive controller is designed to stabilize the novel 5-D hyperchaotic Lorenz system with unknown system parameters. Moreover, an adaptive controller is designed to achieve global hyperchaos synchronization of the identical novel 5-D hyperchaotic Lorenz systems with unknown system parameters. Finally, an electronic circuit realization of the novel 5-D hyperchaotic Lorenz system using SPICE is described in detail to confirm the feasibility of the theoretical model.
Suggesting Śāntarasa in Shanti Mandir’s Satsaṅga: Ritual, Performativity and Ethnography in Yogaland
Authors: Mccartney Patrick
Published: May 2018

Satsaṅga is a public domain where ideas related to transcendence and culturallycontingent “Truth” are suggested. This paper combines a longitudinal study of Shanti Mandir’s (www.shantimandir.com) satsaṅga, with close reading of local and non-local literary theories related to the performativity of satsaṅga and the doctrine of appreciating tranquillity (śāntarasavāda). This leads to the possibility of framing satsaṅga as a rasavatkāvya (charming-literature) literary artefact; which we can regard as a type of hybrid campū-rasavat kāvya. Finally, from an interdisciplinary perspective, I provide a novel epistemological bricolage to understand the soteriological and sociological aims of satsaṅga from within the Temple of Peace (Shanti Mandir) organisation, and propose an analytical framework about how satsaṅga operates as a formal learning domain; where sādhaka-s (aspirants) attempt to gain access to a yoga-inspired disposition related to becoming (praśama), embodying and experiencing śānti (tranquillity), which occurs through learning to become śāntamūrti-s (embodiers of tranquillity) by appreciating śāntarasa (the aesthetic mood of tranquillity).
THE STUDY OF MECHANISMS OF PHOTOINDUCED APOPTOSIS IN THE SKIN MALIGNANT MELANOMA CELL MODEL
Authors: Gelfond M. L. , Baldueva I. A. , Barchuk A. S. , Gafton G. I. , Anisimov V. V. , Semiletova Yu. V. , Novik A. V. , Myasnyankin M. Yu. , Nekhaeva T. L. , Danilova A. B. , Vorobeychikov E. V. , Vaalj A. I. , Gafton I. G.
Published: May 2018

The results of the experimental study of immune response of human skin malignant melanoma cells Mel 226 on photodynamic exposure are represented in the article. Photoinduced apoptosis of skin malignant melanoma was studied in vitro. The study showed that irradiation with the agent fotoditazin at dose of 0.5–2.5 µg/ml (6 and 10 min exposure 30 min before irradiation; irradiation parameters: wavelength of 662 nm, total light dose from 40 to 60 J/cm2) induced early apoptosis. The increase of the time of laser irradiation signiﬁcantly accelerates the conversion of photosensitized tumor cells from early to late apoptosis.
Risk factors for intensive care need in children with bronchiolitis: A case-control study
Authors: Coskun Yesim , Sağlam Filiz , Mamal-Torun Müzeyyen , Akman İpek
Published: April 2018

Bronchiolitis is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection and hospitalization in infancy and some of the patients may require admission to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to severe form of the disease. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for ICU need. The study group was composed of 30 patients admitted to ICU with the diagnosis of bronchiolitis and 30 bronchiolitis patients that were treated in the regular ward at the same period were enrolled to the study as the control group. Clinical characteristics, laboratory and imaging data were collected and compared statistically. The mean age of the patients was 33.6±24.4 days and 202.8±179.8 days in the study and control groups respectively, p < 0.001. The presence of tachypnea at admission (96% of patient group and 70% of control group; p=0.01), having oxygen saturation less than 92% (100% of patient group and 27% of control group; p < 0.001), having radiological findings of bronchopneumonia and positive result for respiratory syncytial virus were also found to be significantly different in the study and control groups (p < 0.05).
Expanding spectrum of SCN1A-related phenotype with novel mutations
Authors: Hız-Kurul Semra , Gürsoy Semra , Ayanoğlu Müge , Yiş Uluç , Erçal Derya
Published: April 2018

Mutations in the genes encoding voltage-gated sodium channels cause a variety of epilepsy syndromes, with most of the mutations occurring in SCN1A gene. It is one of the most well-researched epilepsy genes. The SCN1A gene, which seems to be a relevant regulator of excitability of the CNS, is implicated in various epilepsy phenotypes through various genetic mechanisms ranging from common variants to rare monogenic variants. It is known that SCN1A gene is tightly linked to severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (SMEI). However, its phenotypic spectrum is expanding. Here, we report clinical and genetic findings of 10 patients with SCN1A mutations where two of them were found to have novel mutations. Our findings support understanding and updating knowledge on the correlation between phenotype distribution and location and type of mutations in SCN1A-related disorders.
Novel NKX2-5 germline mutation in a Moroccan child with transitional atrio-ventricular septal defect (tAVSD)
Authors: El-Bouchikhi Ihssane , Belhassan Khadija , Moufid Fatima Zohra , Houssaini Mohammed Iraqui , Ouldim Karim , Atmani Samir
Published: April 2018

Atrioventricular septal defect is a complex congenital heart defects (CHD) with a prevalence of approximately 4% of all CHDs. Transitional form of atrio-ventricular septal defect (tAVSD) associates ostium primum atrial septal defect, common atrioventricular annulus with distinct atrioventricular valvar orifices in addition of restrictive ventricular septal defect. We describe in this report clinical and molecular features of a Moroccan boy that carries a novel NK2 homeobox 5 (NKX2-5) germline mutation (Pro141Ala), and exhibits a transitional atrio-ventricular septal defect. This phenotype has never been reported in association with NKX2-5 germline mutations. Pro141Ala is a non-reported pathogenic mutation that alters the nuclear localization signal sequence, leading to disruption of NKX2-5 nuclear translocation mechanism. Such alteration would decrease nuclear transcriptional activity of NKX2-5 and impair cardiogenesis process. The present report comes to widen the phenotypic spectrum of congenital heart disease caused by NKX2-5 germline mutations, and highlights as well the importance of the nuclear localization system in NKX2-5 activity.
PROCESSOS AFETIVOS NA RELAÇÃO PROFESSOR E ALUNO: REFLEXÕES SOBRE A MEDIAÇÃO DO PSICÓLOGO ESCOLAR
Authors: Sampaio Ana Beatriz Almeida , Brito Hávila Raquel Do Nascimento Gomes , Câmara Cândida Maria Farias , Coutinho Elane Maria de Castro , Lima Jeimes Mazza Correia
Published: April 2018

Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar como os psicólogos da área educacional abordam a afetividade na relação professor-aluno. Para alcançar o respectivo objetivo, foram realizadas entrevistas com três psicólogos escolares atuantes em escolas particulares de Quixeramobim, Quixadá e Fortaleza. Os nomes de Wallon e Vigotsky foram de extrema relevância para nortear a análise qualitativa dos dados. A pesquisa pretende contribuir com o aprimoramento do papel do psicólogo escolar por meio das concepções dos psicólogos entrevistados sobre os fenômenos afetivos na mediação pedagógica. A análise de conteúdo categorial nos informou resultados que confirmaram a importância da prática do psicólogo como intermediário das relações afetivas professor-aluno. Os resultados alcançados foram distribuídos em cinco categorias:(a) A visão da afetividade,(b) O trabalho em equipe, (c) Estratégias interventivas na relação professor-aluno, (d) Desafios e resistências e (e) A implicação afetiva do psicólogo. A partir destes concluí-se que é essencial o papel do psicólogo como mediador das relações existentes na escola.
A TECNOLOGIA NAS AULAS DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA
Authors: Dias Alderlyane de Oliveira , Dias Francisca Auderlânia de Oliveira , Ferreira Heraldo Simões
Published: April 2018

Este artigo tem por objetivo descrever e explicar o método utilizado por vários professores de língua portuguesa na era digital, buscando oportunizar o saber de forma prática e dinâmica, pautado nos novos conteúdos ligados ao uso da internet em sala de aula, visando facilitar a vida de vários estudantes, proporcionando mais prazer no ato de aprender. Com isso motivar e despertar nos alunos e professores o interesse pelo ensino da língua portuguesa, desenvolvendo habilidades de leitura e interpretação, abordados na gramática e demais especificidades da língua, considerando textos, gêneros textuais e ambiente virtual de aprendizagem. A metodologia utilizada foi de cunho qualitativo, realizada através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica na área da tecnologia, teorizando as práticas dentro das salas de aulas, na busca de uma educação emancipatória, apresentando definições e abordagens didáticas inseridas nesse contexto, analisando métodos, gêneros, hipertextos e conteúdos voltados as tecnologias.
Reinterpreting the democratic roles of the media
Authors: Curran James
Published: April 2018

Investigative journalism, according to traditional theory, has the task of exposing the abuses of public officials. Therefore, media has been seen as an institution central to liberal democracy. In this article, I examine examples of the role of media in United Kingdom, in United States of America and in Brazil showing how extensive media coverage in these countries drew attention to police violence. The challenge for all of us is to work out what should be retained from this tradition, and what should be revised or rejected and to think about the concrete implications of what results from our reappraisal.
Journalistic identity and audience perceptions: paradigm and models under construction in the African Great Lakes region
Authors: Frère Marie-Soleil
Published: April 2018

This article is based on a research conducted in three African countries (Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo), focusing on the recent evolution of the journalistic profession and the way journalists are perceived today and represented by members of the audience polled in five localities of the region. In the last twenty years, journalism has been deeply transformed, following the liberalization of the media sector, on one hand, and the murderous civil wars which marked the three countries on the other hand. New formats and new roles have appeared for the media, as well as new professional standards for journalists (codes of ethics, regulations from regulatory authorities, journalists education and training curricula, professional associations), often encouraged by foreign donors and international NGOs. This paper aims at showing that, behind these changes, a new « journalistic paradigm » has taken shape, a consequence of both internal dynamics within the profession and external assignments (imposed by the State and the evolution of the market), and also of new demands emanating from the public. In an unstable political, economic and security context, the changes of the journalistic paradigm have transfigured media content, as well as the perception by the local public of the role that journalists have to play in society, and of what the citizens may expect from them, in a region where democracy is still widely under construction.
Contextualization in hypermedia news report: narrative and immersion
Authors: Canavilhas João , Baccin Alciane
Published: April 2018

The mobile journalism and, particularly, hypermedia stories get new possibilities for making narratives, boosted by the mobility itself, and also by the use of touchable screens, accelerometer, GPS receiver and permanent connection to the internet. Due to these potentials, tablets, smartphones and wearables reconfigure processes and journalistic narratives for the web. From this premise, the article focuses the research in hypermedia storytelling for mobile devices, aiming to observe how the hypertext resources are used in the contextualization of journalistic narratives published at mobile devices (tablets and smartphones). To achieve this aim, we realized a systematic analysis from newspaper editions of Globo A Mais journal for two months. This was done by selecting a case exemplifying the way the hypertext features can serve the contextualization.
The testimonal rhetoric in narratives from Trip, TPM and Rolling Stone
Authors: Leal Bruno Souza , Lage Igor
Published: April 2018

This article analyzes stories from the magazines Trip, TPM and Rolling Stone in order to reflect about the testimonial dimension of first-person journalistic narratives. Recovering studies on the testimony in History, especially those related to the survivors of World War II, and also in Social Communication, the article ponders that, in general, the first-person narrative does not always constitute journalistic experiences by the same ways. Thus, it is observed the setting of a “testimonial rhetoric” on different forms, i.e., the search for a co-presence effect, essential for the authentication of the reports, the narrator and the presented events.
The problematization of transmediation in the journalistic context: an analysis of transmedia storytelling from feature articles
Authors: Araújo Yuri Borges de , Veloso Maria do Socorro Furtado
Published: April 2018

The concept of transmedia storytelling (JENKINS, 2009a) has been gaining acceptance and application in the most diverse fields of communication, including journalism. However, such uses do not often take into account the characteristics of the area studied. This paper aims to problematize the transmedia storytelling (TS) within the field of journalism through three sources: the concept developed by Fechine et al. (2011, 2012, 2013) throughout a much wider phenomenon, the transmediation; studies that aim to characterize the journalistic discourse (CHARAUDEAU, 2009a, 2009b); and the theoretical tradition about newsmaking. Therefore, we propose the concepts of “transmedia journalistic content” and “transmedia journalism”, which subsume transmedia storytelling itself. Lastly, it will be presented an analysis on how transmedia storytelling takes place in two specific journalistic productions in order to characterize its place in a broader problematization of transmediation in journalism.
The Sign of Relation and the Challenges of Journalistic Narratives on the LGBT Community
Authors: Gonçalves Gean Oliveira , Medina Cremilda Celeste de Araújo
Published: April 2018

In this article, we present the challenges faced by journalists who interviewed lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and intersexuals (LGBT) to construct narratives and understand the vulnerability that these people must live with, as well as the listening challenges that this process represents. We present a field investigation based on the method of reporting and interview three journalists, understanding their renditions of reports and books they have written on the issue, and elaborating a discussion on the “Sign of Relation”; in other words, how alterity, complexity and complicity can be achieved in journalistic practice; elements that are capable of stimulating authorship and recognizing the differences and inequalities built around gender and sexuality in our societies.  No presente texto, apresentamos os desafios de jornalistas que vão ao encontro de lésbicas, gays, bissexuais, travestis, intersexuais e homens e mulheres transexuais (LGBT) para construir narrativas com o devido respeito e compreensão das dimensões de vulnerabilidade em torno da vida dessas pessoas e os desafios de escuta que esse processo representa. Apresentamos uma investida de campo, por meio do método da reportagem, na qual assinalamos as interpretações de três jornalistas sobre seus livros-reportagem com temática LGBT para elaborar uma discussão sobre o “Signo da Relação”, isto é, quais são os caminhos possíveis para alcançar alteridade, complexidade e cumplicidade na prática jornalística, elementos capazes de estimular a autoria e o devido reconhecimento das diferenças e desigualdades construídas em torno do gênero e da sexualidade em nossas sociedades.En este artículo, presentamos los desafíos de periodistas que van al encuentro de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, travestis, intersexuales y hombres y mujeres transexuales (LGBT) para construir narrativas con el debido respeto y comprensión de las dimensiones de vulnerabilidad alrededor a la vida de esas personas y los desafíos de escucha que este proceso representa. Partimos de una investidura de campo, por medio del método del reportaje, en la que señalamos las interpretaciones de tres periodistas sobre sus libros-reportaje con temática LGBT para elaborar una discusión sobre el “Signo de la Relación”, o sea, cuáles son los caminos posibles para alcanzar alteridad, complejidad y complicidad en la práctica periodística, elementos capaces de estimular la autoría y el debido reconocimiento de las diferencias y desigualdades construidas en torno al género y la sexualidad en nuestras sociedades.
Challenges, limits and possibilities of the telejournalism researchers network
Authors: Porcello Flávio Antônio Camargo
Published: April 2018

This article proposes a theoretical reflection on the challenges, limits and possibilities of network research, with emphasis on the case of the Telejournalism Researchers Network of the Brazilian Association of Journalism Researchers (SBPJor). In addition to a brief historical account of the network´s years of existence, we will deal here with the publications already accomplished, the evolution of the empirical research works, the courses adopted and also the future plans for the amplification, in quantity and quality, of the commitments undertaken. The interaction between theory and practice has always been a basic milestone in the advancement of the group, composed of professors who have had professional activity in television broadcasting stations. TV enters into people´s lives and cannot be seen as a mere support for electronic communication. Telejournalism is an interdisciplinary field which should be studied in its discursive and enunciative aspects. This article will offer some theoretical contributions from authors such as Castells, Bauman, Chauraudeau, Thompson, Gomes and Mattos, among others, to help in shedding light on this path and stimulate the amplification of the theoretical debate proposed.
Depression as a journalism subject: exploring the Folha Group’s files (1970-2009)
Authors: Saint Clair Ericson
Published: April 2018

We investigate evidence of the cultural construction of depression in Brazilian media. To this end, we have explored its definition as a journalistic subject by examining the corpus of research materials from Folha Group’s newspapers, especially Folha de S. Paulo, over the past forty years. Our approach to the news archives has allowed us to outline four main strategic regions of discourse production, revealed and exemplified in the article. Based on these observations, we have advocated a new perspective for the analysis of the press’s role in publishing materials for dissemination of scientific research regarding depression. We will interpret its role not simply as the automatic disseminator of scientific truth, but as the explorer of a gray area of the field of opinion, regarded as a representation of the rubble of circulating knowledge, where what is at stake is the production of the current nature itself of the disorder.
Television journalism as a tool for public communication: a study of cases of violence against women in the newscast Bom Dia Goiás from Tv Anhanguera
Authors: Ribeiro Fernanda , Mainieri Tiago
Published: April 2018

This article discusses the social function of journalism, the scope and the credibility of TV journalism, as well as the possibility of its use as a tool for public communication. To this end, it is necessary to refer to details surrounding the deployment and development of TV journalism in Brazil and to conceptualize public communication and citizenship. Also, this study carries out an analysis of the channels that the individual uses to get information, mass communication characteristics and, above all, television and the need for the existence of public communication for citizenship. In addition, this article puts forward a content analysis of the TV news program Bom Dia Goiás - TV Anhanguera (an affiliate of Rede Globo in Goiás), outlining its approach and the type of information conveyed to the public about a serious social problem - violence against women.
Journalistic activity on mobile platforms: a study on autochthonous products and changes to the journalist’s professional profile
Authors: Barbosa Suzana , Silva Fernando Firmino da , Nogueira Leila , Almeida Yuri
Published: April 2018

This article is centred on a study of the empirical and theoretical-conceptual nature of autochthonous (original) products for tablets, with a horizontal multiplatform logic, integrating the web, tablets, smartphones and PDF and page flip versions of printed editions in a dynamic, multimedia continuum launched as part of journalistic organizations’ strategies in compliance with journalistic convergence processes. The methodology includes a qualitative, empirical analysis of actual products (O Globo a Mais, Estadão Noite and Folha10) conducted in an ad hoc exploratory manner, associated to semi-structured interviews with editors and reporters. The results indicate changes to the profile of the professionals involved with production strategies for tablets, inserting new elements in autochthonous product narratives. A 3.0 transposition was simultaneously identified, as the exclusive content for tablet products is transferred to other platforms at a later date.
PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL SUNDA SEBAGAI PENGEMBANGAN KARAKTER BANGSA (Studi Etnografi Pada Komunitas Hong Dago Bandung)
Authors: Diantama Suarifqi
Published: April 2018

Permainan tradisional memiliki nilai dan mengandung unsur-unsur pendidikan di dalamnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi nilai-nilai karakter yang terdapat didalam permainan tradisional sunda yang ada di Komunitas Hong Dago Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi etnografi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa karakter dalam permainan tradisional sunda pada dasarnya berupa nilai-nilai kebaikan seperti kejujuran, kedisiplinan, kepatuhan, keindahan, kebersamaan, toleransi, tenggang rasa, tanggung jawab, kepemimpinan, kesadaran, kearifan, kekuatan fisik, dan sportifitas. Proses pengembangan karakter berpijak pada aspek mengenal alam, mengenal lingkungan, dan mengenal Tuhan, dilakukan dengan upaya memperkenalkan, memahami, dan mengajarkan melalui cara pembiasaan dan keteladanan.
High-spin Metal Centres in Dipolar EPR Spectroscopy
Authors: Keller Katharina , Wiegand Thomas , Cadalbert Riccardo , Meier Beat H. , Böckmann Anja , Jeschke Gunnar , Yulikov Maxim
Published: May 2018

The substitution of Mg2+ by Mn2+ in the bacterial DnaB helicase from Helicobacter pylori, an ATP:Mg2+-fuelled protein engine, allows electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy to be performed on this system. EPR experiments make it possible
to monitor nucleotide binding and to estimate the fraction of bound Mn2+ through relaxation measurements. Furthermore, by measuring spin–spin distances we probe the geometry within such multimeric assemblies using ultra-wideband double electron-electron resonance (DEER) and
relaxation induced dipolar modulation enhancement (RIDME). The extraction of distance distributions from RIDME experiments on high-spin paramagnetic centres is influenced by the presence of dipolar frequency overtones. We show herein that we can correct for these overtones by using a modified
kernel function in Tikhonov regularization analysis routines, and that the overtone coefficients for Mn2+ in the DnaB helicase are practically the same as in the previously studied Mn2+–Mn2+ model compounds.
Complexation and Structure Elucidation of the Axial Conformers of Mono- and (±)-trans-1,2-Disubstituted Cyclohexanes by Enantiopure Alleno-Acetylenic Cage Receptors
Authors: Gropp Cornelius , Trapp Nils
Published: May 2018

Single crystal X-ray diffraction is a powerful method to unambiguously characterize the structure of molecules with atomic resolution. Herein, we review the molecular recognition of the (di)axial conformers of Mono- and (±)-trans-1,2-disubstituted cyclohexanes by enantiopure
alleno-acetylenic cage receptors in solution and in the solid state. Single crystals of the host–guest complexes suitable for X-ray diffraction allow for the first time to study the dihedral angles of a series of Mono- and (±)-trans-1,2-disubstituted cyclohexanes in their
(di)axial chair conformation. Theoretical studies indicate negligible influence of the host structure on the guest conformation, suggesting that the structural information obtained from the host–guest complexes give insight into the innate structures of Mono- and (±)-trans-1,2-disubstituted
cyclohexanes. Strong deviation of the dihedral angles ?a,a(X–C(1)–C(2)–X) from the idealized 180° are observed, accompanied by substantial flattening of the ring dihedral angles ?(X–C(1)–C(2)–C(3)).
Generating synthetic social graphs with Darwini
Authors: Edunov Sergey , Logothetis Dionysios , Wang Cheng , Ching Avery , Kabiljo Maja
Published: April 2018

Synthetic graph generators facilitate research in graph algorithms and graph processing systems by providing access to graphs that resemble real social networks while addressing privacy and security concerns. Nevertheless, their practical value lies in their ability to capture important metrics of real graphs, such as degree distribution and clustering properties. Graph generators must also be able to produce such graphs at the scale of real-world industry graphs, that is, hundreds of billions or trillions of edges.

In this paper, we propose Darwini, a graph generator that captures a number of core characteristics of real graphs. Importantly, given a source graph, it can reproduce the degree distribution and, unlike existing approaches, the local clustering coefficient distribution. Furthermore, Darwini maintains a number of metrics, such as graph assortativity, eigenvalues, and others. Comparing Darwini with state-of-the-art generative models, we show that it can reproduce these characteristics more accurately. Finally, we provide an open source implementation of Darwini on the vertex-centric Apache GiraphTM model that can generate synthetic graphs with up to 3 trillion edges.
ENTREVISTA
Authors: Glufke Ronaldo Martins
Published: May 2018

Entrevista com o Mestre em Design e Expressão Gráfica Ronaldo Martins Glufke.
PROJETO CONCEITUAL DE TRICICLO: UMA PROPOSTA SOCIOAMBIENTAL PARA MOBILIDADE URBANA
Authors: Santos Adriane Shibata , Cavalcanti Anna Luiza Moraes de Sá , Munsi Jeffer Rodrigo
Published: May 2018

Este artigo apresenta o processo de desenvolvimento de um projeto conceitual de veículo urbano para o ano 2020 proposto em um trabalho de conclusão de curso. Ao considerar a mobilidade urbana um dos fatores que mais influencia no crescimento das cidades, no desenvolvimento social e na qualidade de vida dos habitantes, o projeto se faz relevante. Para a realização deste trabalho foram empregados métodos de pesquisa em design que abrangeram pesquisa bibliográfica, levantamento de dados e análises e ferramentas de criação, entre outros. O resultado final apresenta como solução um veículo compacto que visa um menor impacto ambiental com menor ocupação do espaço público, menor emissão de gases, maior agilidade e autonomia.
İşletmelerin Malmquist-TFV Endeksi İle Verimliliklerinin Analizi: Tekstil Sanayi Örneği
Authors: Gelmez Emel , Göral Ramazan , Çağlıyan Vural
Published: April 2018

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      Günümüzde
işletmelerin rekabetçi üstünlük ve ortalamanın üzerinde getiri elde etmelerinde
göstermiş oldukları performans, önem arz etmektedir. İşletmelerin performansını
belirleyen en önemli ölçütlerden birisi verimlilik artışıdır. Verimlilik
artışıyla işletmelerin amaçlarına ulaşabilmeleri ve kârlılık hedeflerini
tutturabilmeleri mümkün hale gelmektedir. Bu bağlamda işletmelerin
faaliyetleriyle ilgili olarak sürekli etkinlik ve verimlilik ölçümleri yaparak
mevcut durumu ölçümlemeli, verimsizlik söz konusu ise verimsizliğe neden olan
hususları iyileştirmelidir. İşletmelerin verimlilik ölçümlerinde
kullanabilecekleri çeşitli yöntemler bulunmaktadır. Söz konusu bu yöntemlerden
birisi Veri Zarflama Analizi (VZA) Temelli Malmquist Toplam Faktör Verimliliği
(TFV) Endeksidir. Üretim sürecinde yer alan tüm üretim faktörlerinin
verimliliklerinin toplamını ifade eden Toplam Faktör Verimliliğindeki değişmeyi
ölçen Malmquist-TFV endeksi, işletmelerin verimliliklerinin kaynaklarının
belirlenmesi ve başarı düzeylerinin tespit edilmesinde önemli bir yöntem olarak
değerlendirilmektedir.  Malmquist-TFV
endeksinde işletmelerin teknik etkinlik değişimleri ve teknolojik etkinlik
değişimlerine göre toplam faktör verimliliği hesaplanmaktadır. Böylece
verimliliğin zaman içerisindeki değişimi, teknik etkinlik değişiminden mi yoksa
teknolojik etkinlik değişimden mi kaynaklandığının tespiti yapılmış olmaktadır.
Çalışmada tekstil sektöründe faaliyet gösteren işletmelerin verimliliklerinde
meydana gelen değişim ve değişimin kaynakları VZA çıktı odaklı CCR modeli
temelli Malmquist- TFV endeksi yöntemi kullanılmak suretiyle analiz edilmiştir.
Çalışma kapsamında incelenen tekstil işletmelerinin göreceli olarak etkin
olarak yönetilip yönetilmediği ve yıllar bazındaki verimlilik değişimini ortaya
koymak amacıyla üç adet girdi bileşeni (çalışan sayısı, toplam aktifler, öz
sermaye) ve üç adet çıktı bileşeni (net satışlar, net kâr ve ihracat)
kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada işletmelerin 2014-2016 dönemi Toplam Faktör
Verimliliği ayrı ayrı değerlendirilmiş ve dönemler bazında değişimin kaynakları
tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Analize ilişkin hesaplamalar DEAP 2.1yazılımı
ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada öncelikle işletmelerin 2014-2016 yılları
arası Teknik Etkinlik Değişimleri (TED) ve Teknolojik Değişimleri (TD) analiz
edilerek Toplam Faktör Verimlilikleri belirlenmiştir. Yapılan analiz sonucunda
işletmelerin Toplam Faktör Verimlilikleri’nde azalış olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Bulgular değerlendirildiğinde, işletmelerin TFV’lerindeki azalışın teknolojik değişimleri
zamanında gerçekleştirememelerinden kaynaklandığı, işletmelerin teknik
etkinliklerindeki olumlu duruma rağmen toplam faktör verimliliğindeki azalışa
engel olamadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
PEMBUATAN BASIS DATA ALUMNI PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BIOLOGI FKIP UNIVERSITAS MATARAM
Authors: Japa Lalu , Prayitno Gito Hadi , Mertha I Gede
Published: May 2018

The one form of a  research as an advanced action  suggestion of the  research done by Handayani et al. (2013) was construction of a base data of alumni that could easily reach all alumni of Biology Education Study Program FKIP University of Mataram, as they are widely separated in some parts of Indonesian region.  This descriptive research provided some explanation in relation to the profile of the alumni Biology Education Study Program FKIP University of Mataram. The alumni base data was constructed based on SQL. The result of research explained that the alumni base data using SQL program was very helpful for analysis of separation and various kinds job of alumni, so the Biology Education Study Program FKIP University of Mataram could do evaluation and developing as the needed of market or job market. This research also showed during the periods of 30 years, the alumni of Biology Education Study Program FKIP University of Mataram that work as a teacher with some fluctuation. There was 92% as a teacher for the alumni period 1980-1994, and slightly increased became 93% for alumni period 1995-2004, than decreased sharply became 54% during the period of 2005-2014.Keywords: Base Data, Alumni, Based on SQL
Identifying inter‐dive intervals in time‐activity budget studies of diving ducks
Authors: Byrkjedal Ingvar
Published: May 2018

In order to identify inter‐dive intervals in diving ducks, i.e. the time spent regaining breath between consecutive feeding dives, the position of the tail, carpal joints and head was recorded in different behavioural categories for eight species on the southwestern coast of Norway in March. Inter‐dive intervals are part of the feeding behaviour and are easily confused with the behavioural categories of swimming and loafing. During inter‐dive intervals the ducks adopt a more or less hunch‐backed position, preparing for the next dive. In this position the tail touches the water surface and the head is held in a more forward position than during loafing and swimming. Some species expose carpal joints in inter‐dive intervals, while most of the wings are covered by the flank feathers during non‐feeding behaviour. Logistic regressions showed that a near perfect classification was obtained from the position of the wings alone in common eider Somateria mollissima, velvet scoter Melanitta fusca, and long‐tailed duck Clangula hyemalis. An almost equally good classification was obtained for the two last mentioned on the position of the tail, for scaup Aythya marila on the position of the head, and for red‐breasted merganser Mergus merganser on the position of the head and the stretching of the neck. Less reliable classifications were obtained for goldeneye Bucephala clangula and tufted duck Aythya fuligula, whereas in common scoter Melanitta nigra none of the variables fulfilled the criteria for entering a logistic regression function.
Translocations of sage grouse Centrocercus urophasianus in North America
Authors: Reese Kerry P. , Connelly John W.
Published: May 2018

Sage grouse Centrocercus urophasianus have been translocated in at least seven states and one Canadian province, but little published information documents the success of these attempts. Historical and recent efforts at translocations are reviewed, their success evaluated and recommendations for future translocations are provided. Over 7,200 sage grouse have been translocated in at least 56 attempts to augment or reestablish populations since 1933. Only efforts in Colorado, Idaho, and Utah appear successful, however, breeding populations in these areas remain small. Common features of successful sage grouse translocations are: 1) reproductively‐active birds were captured on leks at night in March and April, 2) birds were transported rapidly and released the morning following capture, and 3) release sites were isolated, islands of habitat surrounded by inhospitable cover distant from capture areas. Translocation of sage grouse is recommended only after careful evaluation of the release area for year‐round habitat, and only if agencies commit resources adequate to monitor birds immediately postrelease to assess short‐term survival, and to monitor long‐term population abundance to assess continued fate of the translocation. Translocations presently should be viewed as experimental and not as a viable strategy to restore extirpated populations of sage grouse.
Indicadores sociodemográficos y seguridad alimentaria en adultos mayores. Zacatecas, México
Authors: Sánchez Morales Flor de María , Samaniego Garay Rafael , García Alonzo Isauro
Published: May 2018

Objetivo. Identificar y comparar asociación entre indicadores sociodemográficos y seguridad alimentaria (SA) en dos grupos de adultos mayores: trabajadores del estado y trabajadores informales o autoempleados. Método: Investigación transversal analítica y comparativa en >60 años, muestreo simple aleatorio y estratificado por edad (60-70, 71-80 y >81) integrada por 134 y 123 sujetos para primero y segundo grupo. Se aplicó cuestionario ad hoc para datos sociodemográficos. Regla AMAI, para Nivel Socioeconómico y Escala Latinoamericana y Caribeña para seguridad alimentaria (ELCSA). Resultados: predominio femenino en ambas instituciones (56.7% y 74.0%; edad promedio 68.5 y 67.8 años, respectivamente). En la Inseguridad Alimentaria hubo diferencia significativa entre ambos grupos (p=0.001), en los burócratas predominó inseguridad leve con 91% y moderada para los informales, 23.6%. Las mujeres fueron las más afectadas en ambos grupos en todos los niveles (p=0.004). Los burócratas llegan al 23.85% de SA, los informales al 5.7%, con diferencia significativa (p=0.005). La tendencia sugiere que conforme se incrementa la edad disminuye la seguridad en ambos grupos. El mejor nivel socioeconómico (NSE) se asoció a mayor seguridad alimentaria con Chi2 de Pearson significativa (p=.000). Prevaleció algún tipo de inseguridad alimentaria cuando los sujetos eran viudos o vivían solos con una asociación significativa de p=0.006. Conclusión: La inseguridad alimentaria es un problema significativamente mayor entre los trabajadores informales.
A Proposed Methodology for Empirical Research Concerning Issues of Professional Stress among Teachers: The Case of Greece
Authors: Foulidi Xanthippi , Papakitsos Evangelos C. , Theologis Evangelos , Vlachopoulou Maria , Vamvakeros Xenophon
Published: April 2018

This paper presents the proposed methodology for an empirical research that relates the professional stress of secondary education teachers to the factor of school performance, as well as practical procedures for recording this phenomenon. The applicability of qualitative research as the proper relevant methodology is documented. The sampling, tools and reliability criteria of the proposed survey are also specified. Although this survey has been designed focusing on the stress factors that affect the teachers of secondary education in Greece, the authors believe that the proposed methodology can be generally applicable for conducting relevant surveys.
The Impact of FDI on Poverty Reduction in North Africa
Authors: Lazreg Marwa , Zouari Ezzeddine
Published: May 2018

The aim of this paper is to study the impact of FDI on poverty in the case of the North African country during the period from 1985 to 2005. The sample used in this paper consists of 6 countries of North Africa during the period from 1985 to 2005. So we can use the cointegration test. For the cointegration test, we have certified the existence of a cointegration relationship between the different series studied in our paper. Indeed, the result of the null hypothesis test of no cointegration was rejected at the 5% threshold, which explains the presence of a cointegration relationship. Also, to test the effect of FDI on poverty in the countries of North Africa, we will perform a FMOLS estimate. Thus, for the short-term dynamics, we noticed that FDI have a positive and significant impact on a threshold of 1% on the GINI index for the case of the countries of North Africa and a significant negative a threshold of 1% for the other two indicators of poverty; LPOV1_91 $ and LPOV3_1 $. Then we found that is statistically significant and positive at a 1% level. The LIDE variable measuring foreign direct investment has a negative impact on the Gini index to a threshold of 5%.For the Granger causality test; we notice that there is a unidirectional relationship between the consumption of energy and poverty Granger. Only the GINI index can cause Granger consumption of energy.
Preliminary morphological and anatomical study of Orthosiphon stamineus
Authors: Almatar Manaf , Rahmat Zaidah , Salleh Faezah Mohd
Published: May 2018

This study focuses on the characterization of morphological and anatomical traits of Orthosiphon stamineus which belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Orthosiphon stamineus, better known as “Misai Kucing” or “cats whiskers” by the locals, contained active phenolics compounds such as flavanoids. Despite its wide usage as a medicinal plant, information regarding Orthosiphon stamineus specific developmental stages is relatively scarce. Furthermore, to date, no anatomical data of this plant is available. Therefore, this study aims to systematically identify the developmental stages and its anatomy which may provide more insight to its medical application. The result showed some distinct morphological and anatomical characteristics. In the morphological study, it was observed that Orthosiphon stamineus is a herbal shrub with well-developed creeping rootstock. The leaves are simple, green, and arranged in opposite pairs. The stem is approximately 28 cm in height at the stage (12 days). The flowers have long wispy stamens shaped with pale purple color. In anatomical study, the cross sections of the stem for tow stage (32) and (62) days of this plant were examined. All the detailed systematic study of this plant has not worked earlier.
Bacteriostatic activity of con a lectin from Canavalia ensiformis
Authors: Kulkarni S. R. , Tayade V. J.
Published: May 2018

The aim of this work was to explore the therapeutic applications of Con A lectin from Canavalia ensiformis and to explore its antibacterial activity. Activity of lectin was quantified by their ability to agglutinate erythrocytes using Hemagglutination assay. Characterization and purity of Con A lectin was evaluated by using SDS-PAGE analysis. The reversal of hemagglutination activity of lectin was evaluated by using the sugars namely; mannose, galactose, lactose, fructose, glucose. The antibacterial activity of lectins was tested against Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli using pour plate method. Amoxycillin was used as standard. At 250mg/ml concentration Con A lectin showed good bacteriostatic activity.
THE PROBLEM OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF HEAVEN AND HUMAN IN ANCIENT CHINESE PHILOSOPHY
Authors: Li Wanli
Published: May 2018

The study of the relationship of heaven and human is an important issue in ancient Chinese philosophy. Heaven here is not fully equated with nature, the doctrine of heaven and human does not stop at the study of relations of man and nature. The article deals with the character of the relationship between heaven and human as a whole, the interrelation between the heavenly Dao and social norms, and compares the approaches of the Confucians, Daoists and Buddhists in the historical aspect. Despite the differences, they all agree that heaven is the embodiment of higher intelligence, justice, and its function is to regulate the order, punishment and reward of every person in accordance with his / her moral image.
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES AND VISUAL ARTS IN INTERACTIVE DESIGN OF ARCHITECTURAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Prokhorov Nikita Sergeevich
Published: May 2018

The article deals with the synthesis of electronic technologies, interactive design and modern visual forms of visual art in the process of organizing and creating the architectural environment. The author substantiates the influence of computer technologies and new achievements of interactive design on the development of visual arts. The paper analyzes the possibilities of combining interactive design, art, architecture and the potential of using new artistic forms and digital technologies in solving architectural and artistic problems in modern architecture.
THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION (OIC)
Authors: Morozova Nadezhda Nikolaevna
Published: May 2018

The article examines the activity of Morocco within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In recent decades, Islam has occupied a significant place in world politics. The number of adherents of Islam increases every year. The influence of this religion has gone beyond state borders. International organizations take an active part in developing multilateral cooperation. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is the largest and most significant organization in the Muslim world and one of the leading roles in this organization is played by the Kingdom of Morocco.
WORK WITH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN ON DEVELOPING SKILLS OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION BY MEANS OF THE THEATRICAL GAME
Authors: Kartseva Galina Aleksandrovna
Published: May 2018

The article is devoted to the work with children of primary school age on developing the skills of speech communication, which is especially important today due to the spread of information technologies and the tendency to immerse oneself in the virtual reality world from early childhood. The result is desocialization, inability to express thoughts and feelings, deterioration of health, both spiritual and physical. For a child of primary school age, a game remains the most intimate, comprehensible and fascinating kind of activity, especially theatrical one, in which he/she, when entering into various types of interaction, develops the skills of verbal communication. The paper describes an experiment that was conducted with primary school children in the House of Children’s Creativity, proving the effectiveness of the theatrical game in developing the skills of verbal communication.