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Judaic Challenges to the Legitimacy of Israel
Authors: Rabkin Yakov 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Legitimacy implies the existence of a framework within which it is assessed. The framework chosen for this paper is the religion of Judaism. This is, of course, contingent on the assumption that the state of Israel is related to Judaism, whatever its stream. Both the founding fathers of Zionism and their detractors emphasized the discontinuity and the revolutionary nature of the new political movement in Jewish history. Traditional leaders of Judaism almost unanimously condemned Zionism as an alien and perfidious import. They refused it all legitimacy. However, the policy of centrality of Israel exported around the world by Israeli educators for several decades has borne fruit. Many Jews find it difficult to separate Zionism from the Jewish identity as it has been taught to them. Their identity is often centred on political support for the State of Israel, and they see advocacy for Israel — a special course in the curriculum of many private Jewish schools — as a key part of being Jewish. The question of Israel divides the Jews more than any other. In view of the vast diversity of views, Judaic legitimacy of Israel depends of the kind of Judaism in question. In terms of traditional Judaic scholarship, espoused by most Haredim, Zionism and the state that embodies it are at best irrelevant to their Judaism. Yet, more modernized Jewish communities embrace the centrality of Israel with a lot of emotion. They cannot imagine a Judaism without Israel. In their often romantic view of Israel they cannot understand how a pious Jew can live in Jerusalem and remain intransigent in his rejection of Zionism.
Variable exponent fractional integrals in the limiting case α(x)p(n) ≡ n on quasimetric measure spaces
Authors: Samko Stefan 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
We show that the fractional operator

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, of variable order on a bounded open set in Ω, in a quasimetric measure space

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,
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)

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in the case

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into

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under certain assumptions on

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{p(x)}

and

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.
Exploring the motivational antecedents of Nepalese learners of L2 English
Authors: Schmidtke-Bode Karsten , Kachel Gregor 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis paper is the first to examine the motivational disposition of Nepalese learners of L2 English. Based on an adapted version of the questionnaire in (Kormos, Judit & Kata Csizér. 2008. Age-related differences in motivation of learning English as a foreign language: Attitudes, selves, and motivated behavior.Language Learning58. 327–355. Doi:10.1111/j.1467-9922.2008.00443.x.), we test the robustness and culture-specific applicability of well-known motivational antecedents to this learner population, and we investigate how the effects of these antecedents are mediated by the learners’ gender, age and regional aspects of the educational setting. In doing so, we offer novel ways of analyzing the data: Firstly, we employ random forests and conditional inference trees for assessing the relative importance of motivational antecedents. Secondly, we complement the traditional ‘scale-based approach’, which focuses on holistic constructs like the ‘Ideal L2 Self’, with an ‘item-based approach’ that highlights more specific components of such scales. The results are interpreted with reference to the L2 Motivational Self System (Dörnyei, Zoltán. 2005.The psychology of the language learner: Individual differences in second language acquisition. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum) and to previous studies on other Asian populations of L2 learners.
On the centralizer of generic braids
Authors: González-Meneses Juan , Valladares Dolores 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
We study the centralizer of a braid from the point of view of Garside theory, showing that generically a minimal set of generators can be computed very efficiently, as the ultra summit set of a generic braid has a very particular structure. We present an algorithm to compute the centralizer of a braid whose generic-case complexity is quadratic on the length of the input, and which outputs a minimal set of generators in the generic case.
Geographic variation in quantitative skull traits in the genus Myoprocta Thomas, 1903 (Rodentia, Dasyproctidae) and its taxonomic implications
Authors: Teta Pablo 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The genus Myoprocta Thomas, 1903 includes two living species of medium-sized caviomorph rodents of the family Dasyproctidae, the red acouchi, Myoprocta acouchy (Erxleben 1777), and the green acouchi, Myoprocta pratti Pocock 1913. Whereas some recent revisionary work has considered both species to be allopatrically distributed, other reports suggest that both taxa co-occur in eastern Colombia. In this contribution, I revaluate some qualitative and quantitative skull traits within Myoprocta to clarify its taxonomy and distribution. Multivariate analyses of quantitative skull characters support the distinction between M. acouchy and M. pratti, contradicting the findings of some previous authors. Based on these results and the examination of ~100 skins, I concur with the hypothesis that the two species are allopatrically distributed.
Resistance and the Sacred: An Approach to the Various Meanings of the “Right to the Sacred” in Mexico Today
Authors: Rabinovici Silvana 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
This article analyses a certain philosophical (ethical and political) interpretation of “the sacred” as brought up by native world views of indigenous peoples in the American continent from a decolonial approach. Translation is used as resistance that resounds in the social-environmental struggles in our continent nowadays, particularly in Mexico. The appropriation of the term “sacred” by native peoples reveals the colonial political theory of the State. By challenging consumerism and ecological destruction, the translation of the indigenous concept of ‟sacred” into an ecological conception of intrinsic link between people and “nature” enables a dialogue between those cultures and the warning of modern science about global warming and the over-exploitation of the earth’s resources.
Henrique Vaz, Darwin and Cassirer: Being Human and Transcendence
Authors: Portugal Agnaldo 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
This article compares the approach of the Brazilian philosopher Henrique Vaz to the ones of Charles Darwin and Ernst Cassirer about human nature. Firstly, the text expounds Darwin’s ideas about human species in his The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (1871), showing how the strictly biological approach is insightful in many respects, but becomes insufficient to understand humans in some other important points. Secondly, the article argues that those insufficiencies of Darwin’s theory may be overcome by the culture centered understanding of the human phenomenon held by Ernst Cassirer. Some other inadequacies are shown in Cassirer’s account, however, which can be resolved - preserving the virtues of both his and Darwin’s theories - by Henrique Vaz’s dialectic conception of humans as beings towards transcendence.
Freedom from the Self: Luther and Løgstrup on Sin as “Incurvatus in Se”
Authors: Rabjerg Bjørn , Stern Robert 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to compare Martin Luther and K. E. Løgstrup on the theme of sin and grace, and to argue that while Løgstrup wanted to stay close to Luther in many respects, he nonetheless provides a secularized version of Luther’s picture, according to which we are liberated from our sinfulness not by God’s grace, but by our ethical encounter with other people. This then raises the question of whether Løgstrup’s approach can work, and thus whether this secularized alternative can be made stable and coherent. We begin by focusing on central themes concerning Løgstrup’s relation to Luther. We then outline the key features of Luther’s conception of sin and grace that were important to Løgstrup , and then consider how he develops that conception in a secularized manner. Finally, we discuss problems that might be raised for Løgstrup’s position.
Applying the Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS) in the Treatment of Acute Liver Failure (ALF) Case Report
Authors: Gavrilovic Jagoda , Velickovic Jelena Djordjevic , Mijailovic Zeljko , Lazarevic Tatjana , Gavrilovic Aleksandar , Tomovic Miroslav 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Acute liver failure (ALF) is a rare but life-threatening illness with multiple organ failure. The short-term mortality rate exceeded 80 % despite modern approaches in treatment. Drugs, infections by hepatic viruses and toxins are the most common causes of ALF. Progressive jaundice, coagulation disorder and hepatic encephalopathy are dominated as a clinical signs of the illness. We present a case of a 36-year-old Caucasian woman hospitalized in ICU due to yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera, severe disseminated coagulopathy and hemodynamic instability. ALF is developed due to Hepatitis B Virus infection, resulting in hepatic toxicity as well as coma. General condition rapidly improved after applying of Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS), an extracorporeal liver support system based on albumin dialysis. It is relatively expensive treatment that is used for the patient with hepatic encephalopathy grade 3 or 4 in our institution. In conclusion, an early administration of MARS significantly reveals subjective and objective clinical improvement in the case we presented.
Proteases from Calotropis gigantea stem, leaf and calli as milk coagulant source
Authors: Rajagopalan Anusha , Soundararajan Malini , Omana Sukumaran Bindhu 
Published: July 2018

Abstract

Background
Universal demand for cheese keeps the search for appropriate enzymes from plants mimicking animal rennet action in scientific focus.

Objective
To associate distribution of milk clotting potential and profile of whole/κ-casein hydrolysis by Calotropis gigantea stem, leaf and respective calli crude enzymes (CE).

Materials and methods
Milk clotting activity and index were assayed for CE. Caseinolytic activity (CA) was evaluated spectrophotometrically. 0.5 CA units of CE and Enzeco® were used for studying whole/κ-casein hydrolysis pattern by Tricine SDS-PAGE. Inhibition studies were performed for enzyme characterisation.

Results
Traditionally propagated (TP) stem and its callus CE exhibited high specific milk clotting activity (1297.30±0.2 U/mg of protein and 926.74±44.13 U/mg of protein, respectively) and milk clotting index (103.562±1.162 and 79.365±4.93, respectively). Comparison of whole casein hydrolytic pattern by 0.5 CA units of CE revealed closer resemblance between leaf callus and Enzeco®. However, κ-casein specificity analysis revealed TP leaf to be closely mimicking the performance by Enzeco®.

Conclusion
Study suggests CE from TP leaf to be a potential vegetable coagulant to work as an effective and low-cost milk clotting mediator in cheese industry.
Research on Suppressing Vibration of Mistuning Cyclic-Periodic Structure
Authors: Deng Pengcheng , Li Lin , Li Chao 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
This paper deals with the cyclic-periodic structure with piezoelectric shunt circuits or a parallel piezoelectric network. The objective is to obtain the vibration suppression effect of them on the cylic-periodic structure. The background of the research is about vibration reduction of bladed disks in aero-engines, and the system is simulated by a lumped parameter model. The tuned and mistuned dynamic equations of the system are derived. The method of equivalent blisk model (EBM) is used to identify the lumped parameters of a finite element model, which is related to the experimental model. Then the Modified Modal Assurance Criterion (MMAC) is used to evaluate the vibration suppression ability of shunt circuits and the network. The numerical results show that both of these two systems can control vibration well, even the mechanical and electrical mistuning level are up to 10 %, and there is an optimal resistance which can be used to design the system to get a good performance of vibration suppression. An experiment is performed to validate the analytical results. The experimental results demonstrate that the ability of vibration suppression for both two systems are almost the same, but the piezo-network has an advantage in vibration delocalization of the mistuned system.
Comparison of Mathematical Representation Skill and Science Learning Result in Classes with Problem-Based and Discovery Learning Model
Authors: Ertikanto C. , Rosidin U. , Distrik I. W. , Yuberti Yuberti , Rahayu T. 
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this research is to know the difference of mathematical representation skill, the result of science learning and its influence on problem-based learning and discovery learning model. The population of this study was 16 students of PGSD FKIP University of Lampung. Among 534 students, there were two experimental classes consisting of 35 students and each was determined through cluster random sampling. The data on mathematical representation skills and learning outcomes of science were obtained through a description test, five questions for assessing mathematical representation skills, and ten questions for assessing science learning outcomes. From the instruments that had been tested to 30 respondents, it was obtained a valid and reliable instrument with a score of 0.505 for mathematical representation skills, and 0.832 for learning outcomes. Furthermore, the data were analyzed by using normality test, homogeneity test, independent sample t-test, correlation test, and simple linear regression test. The results showed that there was no difference in the result of mathematical representation skill and science learning outcomes, between the problem-based learning model and real discovery. But there is a positive and significant linear influence between the mathematical representation skill and the learning outcomes of science, through a problem-based learning model of discovery.
Analysis of Students’ Critical Thinking Skill of Middle School through STEM Education Project-Based Learning
Authors: Mutakinati L. , Anwari I. , Kumano Y. 
Published: July 2018

This research is to investigate the students` critical thinking skill by using STEM education through Project Based Learning. The study applied descriptive research design. In these lessons, the participants were 160 first grade Japanese middle school students from four classes. They were divided into nine groups each class. The instruments are worksheets to explore students’ initial knowledge about how to clean up wastewater and critical thinking processes. The worksheet consists of the designing solution, and understanding of concepts to identify critical thinking based on purpose and question, selection of information, assumption, and point of view the solution, and implication. Students were asked to design tools to clean up the wastewater. Students were given more than one chance to design the best product for wastewater treatment. The lessons consist of six lessons. The first lesson is the introduction of colloid, solution, and suspension, and discussion about wastewater. The second lesson to the fourth lesson was finding solutions and designing products. The fifth lesson was to watch a video of wastewater treatments in Japan and to optimize the solutions or products. The last lesson was to make a conclusion, to exchange presentations, and to develop discussion. Implementation of STEM education can be seen from the students` solutions, some students used biology or chemistry or physics or combination concept and Mathematics to design solution (technology) for treatment of wastewater. The result showed that the mean score of students` critical thinking skill was 2.82. The students` critical thinking skill was categorized as advanced thinker: 41.6%, practicing thinker: 30,6%, beginning thinker: 25%, and challenged thinker: 2.8%. And the category for students` critical thinking was practicing thinker. Practicing thinker is a stage of critical thinking development, they have enough skill in thinking to critique their own plan for systematic practice, and to construct a realistic critique of their powers of thought to solve the contextual problem.
Learning Difficulties of the 5th Grade Elementary School Students in Learning Human and Animal Body Organs
Authors: Maryani I. , Husna N. N. , Wangid M. N. , Mustadi A. , Vahechart R. 
Published: July 2018

Natural Science is an elementary school subject that requires students to organize ideas and concepts about the natural world gained from experiences through a series of scientific processes such as investigating, composing, and presenting ideas. The high complexity causes many cases of learning difficulties. This study aims to diagnose the learning difficulties that occur on 5th-grade elementary school students. The research was conducted in Muhammadiyah Pakem Elementary School, Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Regency. The subjects were 29 of 5th-grade elementary students. Data collection techniques were interviews, tests, and documentation. Data analysis techniques were descriptive statistic as a quantitative analysis and interactive model as a qualitative analysis. The learning difficulties were diagnosed by describing the students who were identified having learning difficulties; localizing the difficulties; and determining the factors that cause learning difficulties. The results showed that the difficulties experienced by students were in basic competence 1.1-1.5 (human blood circulation organs). The average percentage of students’ learning difficulties in Basic Competence 1.1 was 48%; Basic Competence 1.2 was 51.1%; Basic Competence 1.3 was 57.6%; Basic Competence. 1.4 is 64.7%; and Basic Competence 1.5 is 53.7%. The highest percentage of learning difficulties was in Basic Competence 1.4 (identifying human circulatory organs). It was caused by the students’ low attention and motivation to learn natural science, the imprecise teaching methods, the parents’ attention, and the negative influence of mass media.
A Bayesian Decision Theory Approach for Genomic Selection
Authors: Villar-Hernández Bartolo de Jesús , Pérez-Elizalde Sergio , Crossa José , Pérez-Rodríguez Paulino , Toledo Fernando H , Burgueño Juan 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Plant and animal breeders are interested in selecting the best individuals from a candidate set for the next breeding cycle. In this paper, we propose a formal method under the Bayesian decision theory framework to tackle the selection problem based on genomic selection (GS) in single- and multi-trait settings. We proposed and tested three univariate loss functions (Kullback-Leibler, KL; Continuous Ranked Probability Score, CRPS; Linear-Linear loss, LinLin) and their corresponding multivariate generalizations (Kullback-Leibler, KL; Energy Score, EnergyS; and the Multivariate Asymmetric Loss Function, MALF). We derived and expressed all the loss functions in terms of heritability and tested them on a real wheat dataset for one cycle of selection and in a simulated selection program. The performance of each univariate loss function was compared with the standard method of selection (Std) that does not use loss functions. We compared the performance in terms of the selection response and the decrease in the population’s genetic variance during recurrent breeding cycles. Results suggest that it is possible to obtain better performance in a long-term breeding program using the single-trait scheme by selecting 30% of the best individuals in each cycle but not by selecting 10% of the best individuals. For the multi-trait approach, results show that the population mean for all traits under consideration had positive gains, even though two of the traits were negatively correlated. The corresponding population variances were not statistically different from the different loss function during the 10th selection cycle. Using the loss function should be a useful criterion when selecting the candidates for selection for the next breeding cycle.
Identification of the NovelNup188-brr7Allele in a Screen for Cold-Sensitive mRNA Export Mutants inSaccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: de Bruyn Kops Anne , Guthrie Christine 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThe maturation and export of mRNA from the nucleus through the nuclear pore complex is critical for maintaining an appropriate proteome in all eukaryotic cells. Here we summarize a previously unpublished screen in S. cerevisiae that utilized an established dT50 in situ hybridization assay to identify cold-sensitive mutants that accumulated bulk poly A RNA in the nucleus. The screen identified seven mutants in six complementation groups, including the brr6-1 strain that we described previously. In addition to brr6-1, we identified novel alleles of the key transport gene GLE1 and NUP188, a component of the Nic96 nucleoporin complex. Notably, we show that the nup188-brr7 allele causes defects in select protein import pathways as well as mRNA export. Given recent structural and functional evidence linking the Nic96 complex to transport components, this mutant may be particularly useful to the transport community.
ALTERNATIF SOLUSI BAGI KEBERLANJUTAN INDUSTRI SURIMI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hikmayani Yayan , Apriliani Tenny , Adi Tukul Rameyo 
Published: July 2018

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan masukan tentang alternatif solusi bagi keberlanjutan industri surimi di Indonesia. Awal tahun 2017 isu penting adalah ancaman tutupnya pabrik surimi yang ada di Indonesia disebabkan berkurangnya pasokan bahan baku yang berasal dari ikan hasil tangkapan sampingan (by catch) alat tangkap cantrang. Metode penelitian menggunakan desk study melalui data dan informasi yang diperoleh baik dari laporan maupun dari informan baik pengusaha maupun pejabat di Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan. Analisis data dilakukan secara kualitatif untuk melngidentifikasi dampak dari berhentinya perasi pabrik surimi serta alternatif upaya yang dapat dilakukan bagi keberlanjutan industri surimi di Indonesia. Diharapkan dari kajian singkat ini dapat dijadikan masukan bagi pengambil kebijakan terkait dengan alternatif beberapa solusi yang diusulkan.
Analysis of Application of Pile Foundation Technology in Construction Engineering
Authors: Si Xiaoyu , Zhao Xiangru , Zhao Xiangru , Wang Lihua , Wang Lihua , Du Baosen , Du Baosen , Wu Liping , Wu Liping 
Published: July 2018

Since the reform and opening up, China has invested a lot of painstaking efforts in the field of science and technology, which has greatly promoted the progress and development of science and technology in China. The rapid development of science and technology has effectively promoted the progress of all walks of life. In terms of construction industry, the application of advanced construction technology lays a technical foundation for the effective improvement of construction quality and construction efficiency. The following is the analysis of the application of pile surrounding construction technology in building engineering, and how to improve the quality of pile foundation construction. It is necessary to ensure that the construction technology of pile foundation can give full play to its advantages in construction engineering and meet the carrying demand of construction projects.