bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dimensional Analysis of the Tractor Tractive Efficiency Parameters
Authors: Moinfar Abdol Majid , Shahgholi Gholamhossein 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
One of the important parameters of the tractor’s performance - tractive efficiency - should be improved during agricultural operation; this paper observes this parameter using the Arvid 354 tractor with a chisel plough. Parameters taken into account included the tillage parameters, such as tillage depth, travel velocity, rake angle, tine width and tractor weight, as well as soil engineering properties, including cohesion and soil bulk density. Experimental results indicated that the tractor tractive efficiency increased with increasing of the tillage depth and rake angle, whereas travel velocity did not show any specific impact on it. Theoretical equations were extracted for drawbar pull, tyre slip and gross traction using dimensional analysis and experimental data. Finally, by combining these equations, the tractive efficiency was estimated. Obtained model was evaluated by means of obtained experimental data. Results showed that the proposed model is capable of predicting tractive efficiency as a function of soil parameters, tractor weight and tillage parameters of the chisel plough.
A New Original Conception in Rock Magnetism, Paleomagnetism and Geomagnetism: An Origin of the Reversed Magnetization of Rocks on Earth
Authors: Orlickỳ Oto 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
So far the field-reversal theory has been accepted to account for the reversed remanent magnetization (RM) of rocks on the Earth. Orlickỳ (2014) revealed a frequent occurrence of the antiferromagnetic (AFM) Fe-Ti oxides in the rocks. Now I have renamed these minerals as the Fe-Ti ferrimagnetic-antiferromagnetic chemical phases (Fe- Ti FriM-AFM ChPs). They may have either cubic spinel, or tetragonal spinel symmetry, respectively. They behave as the Fe-Ti polycrystalline materials. These Fe-Ti FriMAFM ChPs are the two sublattice A and B ChPs, with some specific magnetic behaviour. The titanomagnetite (Ti-Mt, Curie temperature, TC = 230 oC; FriM alignment) and the titanomaghemite (Ti-Mgh, Néel temperature, TN = 450 oC; AFM alignment) containing rocks have been identified as the representants of the the Fe-Ti FriM-AFM cubic spinel ChPs. The interactions with the magnetizing field, with the Weis molecular fields (Weiss-Heisenberg forces) have generated the reversally oriented internal field. The reversally oriented spontaneous magnetization has arosen in the rock. This internal field has been identified as the most important phenomenon leading to the production of the reversally oriented magnetization in the Fe-Ti FriM-AFM ChPs containing rocks. The equations expressing the magnetic behaviour of the magnetic susceptibility (κ) of rocks versus temperature have been derived. The Fe-Ti FriM-AFM cubic spinel can undergone the transition in favour of the Fe-Ti FriM-AFM tetragonal spinel in the rocks, due to a change of the thermodynamic conditions in nature. The reversed RM has supposed been inparted from the Fe-Ti FriM-AFM cubic spinel during this alteration-transition processess. Such tetragonal spinel is more stable and it is able to survive in the rocks in nature. The results of laboratory magnetization of the selected groupings of rocks have been presented below. The basic laboratory methods for the detection of the magnetic behaviour of the Fe-Ti FriM-AFM ChPs containing rocks are described as well. The presented results have shown that we do not need to apply the field reversal theory, because I have revealed the realistic mechanism which is able to generate the reversed RM of rocks under a presence of the normal geomagnetic field.
Modification of Strength Training Programs in Handball Players and its Influence on Power During the Competitive Period
Authors: Spieszny Michal , Zubik Mateusz 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
A high level of muscle power is necessary for the effective use of technique during handball competitions. The presented research concentrated on comparing the effectiveness of two training modes directed towards the development of muscle power – plyometric and traditional strength training. Furthermore, we evaluated whether resistance training performed twice a week was sufficient to guarantee an increase in muscle power of handball players. We also investigated whether strength training designed according to the “waving” model (one training session per week oriented towards the development of maximal strength and one towards the development of power) was sufficient to increase muscle power in handball players. The study included 28 professional handball players who were divided into 3 groups: Group 1 subjected to additional strength training (8 individuals), Group 2 subjected to traditional plyometric training (8 individuals) and Group 3 following standard training (12 individuals). Research was conducted at the beginning and at the end of the 1st round of competitions and consisted of the following measurements: CMJ (countermovement jump) and SJ (squat jump), a 10-s trial on a cycle-ergometer and ball-throwing velocity. Analysis of the results showed that both the plyometric and strength training programs induced a statistically significant increase in jumping height and generated power during the CMJ. The group subjected to additional strength training achieved greater increases in CMJ power than the group carrying out plyometric training, which in case of the CMJ peak power turned out to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). Different results were obtained when studying changes in the flight speed of the thrown ball; the group undergoing plyometric training registered minor increases (significant in the standing throw ), and there were decreases in the flight speed of the thrown ball (significant in the leaning back throw) in the group following the traditional strength training program.
The Use of Torture in the Fight against Terrorism
Authors: de Beer Aniel 
Published: September 2018

Summary
The argument that torture could be permissible in exceptional cases, such as the fight against terrorism, has been increasingly present in the rhetoric of politicians. President Trump’s belief in the effectiveness of torture has renewed the debate about how far interrogators may go to extract information as part of counter-terrorism measures. Added to this his nomination of Ms Gina Haspel for the position of director of the Central Intelligence Agency, where Ms Haspel has been accused of being involved in the torture of terrorist suspects, and the debate over what constitutes torture and what is permissible in the fight against terrorism is reignited. This article firstly considers whether there has been any evolution with regards to the understanding of which acts constitute torture, and in particular whether severe pain and suffering remains a requirement for an act to constitute torture. Secondly, it enquires whether any limitation of the prohibition of torture is permissible in the fight against terrorism, in light of the universal condemnation of terrorism and the threat it poses to global peace and security.
Ideological Background of Political and Economic Entries in Explanatory Dictionaries of the Albanian Language
Authors: Elezi Shpëtim 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
This paper analyses the explanations of the lexical units of the political-economic field in three explanatory dictionaries of the Albanian language and investigates the ideological element that appears in these lexical units. These political and economic lexemes in the Albanian language dictionaries of 1954, 1980 and 2006 constitute the corpus and the object of this research. Since the first explanatory dictionary of Albanian (1954) to date, in this 70-year period, the Albanian society has experienced a boom of political and social changes. However, different political and economic ideas and tendencies revealed during this period have been marked by certain words reflected in these dictionaries through various meaningful explanations. Of course, in this regard, certain political and economic ideologies of this period have also exerted their own impact. Thus, the particular vocabulary of political and economic fields, drawn from these three dictionaries, has been subjected to the analysis of semantic features according to the semic analysis method. Variants of the meaningful explanations of the concepts marked from one dictionary to the other have been observed, identified and compared through this technique. Consequently, by identifying and comparing the common and distinctive elements that characterize certain words, the ideological background in their semantic structure, which has interfered in the explanation of the meanings of the lexical units of these two respective fields, has been investigated.
Modelling of rainfall intensity in a watershed: A case study in Amprong watershed, Kedungkandang, Malang, East Java of Indonesia
Authors: Limantara Lily Montarcih , Harisuseno Donny H. , Dewi Vita A.K. 
Published: September 2018

AbstractAnalysis of rainfall intensity with specific probability is very important to control the negative impact of rainfall occurrence. Rainfall intensity (I), probability (p) and return period (T) are very important variables for the discharge analysis. There are several methods to estimate rainfall intensity, such as Talbot, Sherman, and Ishiguro. The aim of this research is to develop equation model which can predict rainfall intensity with specific duration and probability. The equation model is compared with the other methods. The result of rainfall intensity model with the value of correlation >0.94 and Nash–Sutcliffe coefficient >99 is quite good enough if compared with the observation result. For specific return period, the modelling result is less accurate which is most likely caused by election of duration. Advanced research in other location indicates that short duration gives the better result for rainfall intensity modelling, which is shown by the decreasing average value of mean absolute error (MAE) from 12.963 to 8.26.
Towards a Home Energy Management Model Through a Coordinator of Smart Sockets
Authors: Ulloa F. , García-Santander L , Carrizo D. , Hurtado C. 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
The efficient use of energy and its implementation in domestic automation systems is an essential requirement in Smart Cities. However, this requires appropriate measurement devices and an M2M control-communication alternative that offers real-time visualization of the information. This article proposes a prototype of the home electric power consumption management platform, as an advance in generating a model for future Smart Grid. Therefore, the research implements smart socket devices and a coordinator of the communication of a home area network between these measuring devices to have an intelligent control of electric power. As a result, real-time data of the defined electrical parameters have been obtained. This information has been stored in the Internet cloud, also allowing remotely programming and controlling these measurement devices. The present research contributes to generating a profile of total load consumption for residential users and allowing them to know and compare their real consumption with what was reported by the distributors.
New species of the subgenus Choilisanus Reitter, 1912 of the genus Otiorhynchus Germar, 1822 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae: Otiorhynchini) from Turkey and Bulgaria
Authors: Białooki Piotr Z. 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
The following species of the genus Otiorhynchus are described: O. podlussanyorum sp. n. from Bulgaria, O. brunneiformis sp. n. and O. mogulonoides sp. n. from Turkey (all from the subgenus Choilisanus).
Effects of Metal Oxides and Urea Fertilizer on Agronomic Traits of Safflower
Authors: Janmohammadi M. , Fattahi M. , Sabaghnia N. , Nouraein M. 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
In Mediterranean semi-arid regions major constraints impinging on agricultural development are deficiency of water and nutrient depleted soils. The problem of enhancing crop yield in these areas is widely distinguished as a challenge. In order to evaluate the integrated application of urea fertilizer (0, 160, and 320 kg ha−1) and nano-metal oxide (Fe2O3, ZnO, and CuO) on safflower growth performance, a field experiment was carried out in the Baneh district, a semi-arid region in Western Iran. Urea fertilizer significantly increased the plant height (11%), canopy width (8%), ground cover percentage (6%), plant dry weight (35%), number of secondary branches (16%), seeds number per head (19%), and total seed yield (38%). However, the higher application of urea fertilizer resulted in a significant decrease in wrinkled seed percentage (3.25%), harvest index (2.62%), and thousand seed weight (2.67%). Also, nano-metal oxides significantly affected morphological traits and yield components. Mean comparison revealed that the best performance was obtained by the integrated application of 320 kg urea fertilizer and nano-Fe or nano-Zn. Overall, the present research highlighted the necessity of balanced and integrated application of macronutrients and micronutrient fertilizers for sustainable safflower production in semi-arid regions of Western Iran.
Treatment of Complex Femoral Fractures with the Long Intramedullary Gamma Nail
Authors: Juskovic Aleksandar , Pesic Goran , Kezunovic Miroslav , Jeremic Jovana , Bulatovic Nikola , Dasic Zarko 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
The purpose of the current study was to present the authors’ experiences with the long intramedullary Gamma nail in the treatment of patients with complex femoral fractures. Th is retrospective study included 48 patients with complex femoral fractures. All patients had received fracture fixation treatments with long intramedullary Gamma nails from January 2007 to December 2015. The complex fractures of all patients were classified into 3 types, according to the anatomical locations of the fractures. Type I included combined fractures of the shaft and the proximal femur. Type II included segmental fractures. Type III included combined fractures of the shaft and distal femur. According to the Harris Hip Score, 85.4% of our patients had excellent and very good functional outcomes of the operative procedure. Complications occurred in 7 (14.58%) patients. The most common complications occurred in patients with combined fractures of the shaft and distal femur (50%). Based on the findings of this study, we conclude that the clinical and radiological results after the treatment of complex femoral fractures with the long intramedullary Gamma nail show good outcomes, with a high rate of bone union and minimal soft tissue damage. Experience with this procedure is important to prevent and minimise technical complications.
MITIGATION OF CONSEQUENCES OF AN EARTHQUAKE IN ARMENIA IN THE WINTER OF 1988. (TO THE 30 ANNIVERSARY OF ACCIDENT)
Authors: Gladkikh P. F. , Kosachev I. D. , Lemeshkin R. N. 
Published: September 2018

Relevance. In December 1988, the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic suffered a catastrophic earthquake in the area where lived up to 1 million people. The cities of Spitak, Leninakan, Kirovokan, Stepanavan and more than 300 other settlements were totally or partly destroyed. More than 25 thousand people died. The republic lost up to 40% of the production capacity. This Armenian tragedy showed a need for a system of prevention and elimination of natural and technogenic emergency situation. Owing to the experience from elimination of medical and sanitary consequences, main principles of Disaster medicine as a new branch of health care were coined.Intention. To assess retrospectively experience of elimination of medical and sanitary consequences of December 1988 earthquake in the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic using forces and assets of the USSR armed forces.Methodology. The scientific literature on mitigation of consequences of earthquakes as indexed in the Russian state library and Scientific electronic library was studied. Personal experience and experience of participation of military-medical experts in mitigation of consequences of Spitak (Armenia) earthquake was analyzed and compared with current aspects of the theory and practice of disaster medicine.Results and Discussion. Delivery of health care to the population was complicated since many medical institutions were destroyed; losses of military-medical service in earthquake area were at least 50–60 %. Soldiers and military physicians of the Transcaucasian military district were the first responders, and the leadership in mitigation of consequences was assigned mainly to the Ministry of Defense of the USSR and its Central military-medical administration. At the same time, more than 111 foreign states provided humanitarian aid. The main idea was to accumulate forces and assets for qualified medical care in close proximity to affected regions with subsequent air evacuation of injured to the cities of Yerevan, Tbilisi, Moscow and Leningrad. Further it became clear that more than 25 thousand people died, over 15 thousand were rescued from ruined buildings, 427 wounded died in hospitals, 140 thousand became disabled, 514 thousand became homeless.Conclusion. The experience gained by the USSR during mitigation of consequences of technogenic and natural disasters of the second half of the 20th century required formation of the Russian Rescue Corps (RRC) as the State committee with the subsequent transformation in the separate Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (Emercom of Russia). To deliver health care to wounded, sick and injured during emergency situations, the All-Russian Service for Disaster Medicine was established with the Service of Disaster Medicine within the Russian Defense Ministry as an important component.
PENJUALAN OBYEK HAK TANGGUNGAN DIBAWAH TANGAN UNTUK PENYELESAIAN KREDIT MACET DI BANK
Authors: Herryani Masrara Retno , Njoto Harsono 
Published: September 2018

Giving credit is not always smooth. There is often a risk of blocking in the credit repayment. The granting of credit must be accompanied by the granting of collateral by the debtor, the credit becomes stalled then the Bank must immediately seek efforts to be able to save the credit. Based on explanation above, the reseach problem is : How to selling the Object of mortage under hand to solve bad credit in bank ?. The research method implied is normative. The problem approach is done by statute, philosophy and conceptual approach. The Bank chooses a settlement through a sales mechanism under-handedly, compared to the auction process. This is done since selling mortage under the hands is more practical than through the auction process. Selling mortage object under-handedly provides benefits for both creditors and debtors. The advantages obtained are as follows:1. Creditora. Shorter time;b. The cost is cheaper;c. It maintains good relationship with the debtor or other related parties.2. Debtorsa. Selling price is highb. getting the rest of the moneyKeywords :Sale under the hands, the object of mortgage, bad credit.
Die "unermessliche Leichtigkeit und Zerbrechlichkeit des menschlichen Faktums." Jan Patočka und die Krise des Humanismus
Authors: Hagedorn Ludger 
Published: September 2018

The "immeasurable lightness and fragility of the human fact." Jan Patočka and the Crisis of HumanismThe article addresses Jan Patočka’s writings in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. The paper’s title – "The Immense Lightness and Fragility of the Human Fact" – is taken from a short, yet immensely crucial 1946 text of his that formulates a severe criticism of ideology/ideologies and eventually offers a profound questioning of humanist ideals. Accentuating his critique against the backdrop of Sartre's and Heidegger's contemporaneous challenges to humanism, the paper argues that Patočka debunks a misconceived "cult of the human being" and ideologies of progress while insisting on the integrity of a human life in confrontation with its inherent weakness and fragility.
APRENDENDO COM OS POVOS DA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Perani Cláudio 
Published: September 2018

<div><p>Este breve texto é um convite à reflexão. De maneira especial sobre as diversas lutas e clamores dos povos da Amazônia. Nele, retomamos os resultados da Campanha da Fraternidade de 2007, “Vida e missão neste chão”. Ao menos a parte mais visível recolhida nos grupos de reflexão, nas celebrações comunitárias, nas rodas de conversa com os diversos grupos nas comunidades que acompanhamos. A outra parte são algumas anotações que realizamos durante os encontros de formação que assessoramos no decorrer do ano, especialmente com alguns grupos da Vida Religiosa. Por fim, há também reflexões que realizamos na Comissão Episcopal para a Amazônia, da qual participamos de alguns encontros em preparação para elaboração do Texto Base da Campanha da Fraternidade 2007.</p></div><div><p> </p></div>
PENGARUH MENTAL IMAGERY TERHADAP PENGUASAAN KETERAMPILAN DASAR FOREHAND GROUNDSTROKE, SERVIS FLAT, DAN SERVIS SLICE TENIS LAPANGAN
Authors: Zoki Achmed , Saputra Yudi Dwi 
Published: September 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh mental imagery terhadap keterampilan dasar forehand groundstroke, servis flat dan servis slice tenis lapangan serta ada tidaknya perbedaan antara kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol pada mahasiswa angkatan 2015 STKIP PGRI Jombang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen dengan menggunakan “two group pretest-postest desing”, dengan teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling, jumlah kelompok eksperimen 27 mahasiswa dan kelompok kontrol 25 mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: pada kelompok eksperimen terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan karena nilai p>0,05, dengan nilai sig forehand groundstroke 0,067, nilai sig servis flat 0,064 dan nilai sig servis slice 0,079. Sedangakan pada kelompok kontrol didapat nilai sig forehand groundstroke 0,043, nilai sig servis flat 0,022 dan nilai sig servis slice 0,012. Karena nilai kelompok kontrol dibawah 0,05 maka tidak terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan. Dari perhitungan manual didapat nilai forehand groundstroke dengan rata-rata kriteria kurang menjadi kriteria sedang, servis flat rata-rata kriteria kurang menjadi kriteria sedang dan servis slice didapat rata-rata kriteria sedang menjadi baik. Simpulan yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa Mental Imagery berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keterampilan dasar groundstroke forehand, keterampilan dasar servis flat dan keterampilan dasar servis slice tenis lapangan serta terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara kelompok yang diberi Mental Imagery (kelompok eksperimen) dengan kelompok yang hanya menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional (kelompok kontrol) pada mahasiswa STKIP PGRI Jombang.