bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of stand structure and aspect on the regeneration of banj oak (Quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus) forest along disturbance in Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Singh Vikaspal , Chauhan Dhanpal Singh , Dasgupta Sabyasachi 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
A study was conducted in an oak forest, to find out the relationship of stand structure, aspect and regeneration of species. Among all disturbance stands the density of banj oak Quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus individuals was peaked at 40–50 cm and 50–60 cm diameter at breast height (DBH) classes and low tree density was observed with the increasing DBH classes. North aspect showed higher density for most of girth classes as compared to south facing aspect. Among all the stands, low seedling density was recorded in undisturbed stand at south facing aspect as compared to the moderately and highly disturbed stands. The tree density of Q. leucotrichophora was higher in the undisturbed stand followed by moderately disturbed and highly disturbed stand. But in case of seedling density the higher density were observed at undisturbed and highly disturbed stand in both of the aspects.
Development of Academic Skills and Learner’s Autonomy in Medical English Courses
Authors: Zrníková Petra , Bujalková Mária 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The article presents theory and practice of teaching English for Medical Purposes. In the theoretical part, our study deals with role of the teacher and aspects of the learner’s autonomy in EMP teaching, communicative approach, and the development of academic skills such as reading a scientific article, listening to lectures, and giving a presentation. The practical part is divided into three sections. Students were tested for reading and listening for specific information as well as general understanding. The main factors which caused difficulties in listening comprehension (Skills Evaluation 1) are the speaker’s rate of speech, accent, the role of a listener, the type of language used, the context of situation, background noise and visual support. The analysis of the main errors in reading comprehension (Skills Evaluation 2) showed the incorrect use of prepositions, passive voice, tenses, specific medical and academic vocabulary, and discourse markers. Assessment of the most common weaknesses in presentation skills (Skills Evaluation 3) includes lack of confidence and eye contact, overuse of haptics, fearful body posture, and the inappropriate use of paralanguage.
Extracurricular Education Diversity in Czech Nursery Schools
Authors: Majerčíková Jana 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
This empirical study contributes towards a better understanding of the educational reality in kindergartens. It explores the after-school activities and interests of Czech nursery schools (NS) children. The topic focuses on the disharmony and subsequent fine-tuning of interests of both the family and the kindergarten, set against the background of parents’ requirements and the kindergarten’s reaction to them. The goal is to shed light on how kindergartens reflect parents’ requirements pertaining to their children’s extracurricular activities, the kindergarten’s perception and interpretation of this situation, and what sort of approach is used for implementation. The research and survey method used is content analysis. Fifteen kindergarten teacher thematic reports, 3,000-5,000 words each, and forty inspection reports, the results of Czech kindergarten inspections, were analyzed. The analytical techniques of Grounded Theory - open and axial coding - were used in the processing of the source materials. The results of the analysis set in a paradigm model depict the state of administration and relationships between variables, which determine after-school activities in kindergartens. It was demonstrated that kindergartens select various approaches when negotiating a solution to extracurricular activities. The educational reality then includes kindergartens that do organize after-school activities as well as those that do not. Kindergartens which do offer after-school activities, however, differ in the degree of acceptance of such programs in terms of need for child development and how they perceive the benefits of such an above-standard approach towards their customers.
Classroom Participation as a Performative Act of Language Learners’ Identity Construction
Authors: Lujić Rea 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
In the first part of this study, we briefly present different approaches used to define the concept of second language learners’ identity. Then we introduce Butler’s theory of performativity (1988) and we attempt to apply its main concepts as tools for describing L2 learners’ identity. In the second part of the study, we try to answer the following question: What are typical performative acts of a good and a poor language learner in the language learning classroom? Our research suggests that performing a good language learner identity refers to the learner’s frequent and repetitive participation in utterances whose content is related to the language classroom, regardless of the chosen communicative resources. As for performing a poor language learner identity, it appeared that it refers to the learner’s repetitive and frequent participation in utterances whose content is not related to the language classroom, regardless of the chosen communicative resources.
Comparison of the thermal stability of magnesium phosphate (newberyite) coating with conventional zinc phosphate (hopeite) coating
Authors: Pokorný P. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
This article presents a detail comparison of the thermal stability of the new magnesium phosphate (newberyite – MgHPO4·3H2O) coating with a conventional coating of zinc phosphate (hopeite – Zn3(PO4)2·4H2O). It was confirmed that dehydration of zinc phosphate (hopeite) occurs gradually (dehydration start temperature: 115 °C). The start of magnesium phosphate (newberyite) dehydration is indeed shifted to somewhat higher temperatures (about 125 °C) but the dehydration has an intense jump character. When using magnesium phosphate (newberyite) coating for further surface treatment at higher temperatures, dehydration of the coating can result in reduction of the adhesion between the phosphate/primer coatings. Under these conditions, it is recommended to use a coating of conventional zinc phosphate (hopeite) or manganese phosphate (hurealite).
Effect of in Doping on the ZnO Powders Morphology and Microstructure Evolution of ZnO:In Ceramics as a Material for Scintillators
Authors: Muktepavela F. , Maniks J. , Grigorjeva L. , Zabels R. , Rodnyi P. , Gorokhova E. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Transparent ZnO ceramics are of interest for use as material for high-efficiency fast scintillators. Doping ZnO ceramics in order to improve complex of their properties is a promising direction. In the present research, the role of indium in the ZnO nanopowders surface interactions and in the change of microstructures and photoluminescence (PL) characteristics of sintered cera-mics is considered. Undoped and 0.13 wt% In doped ZnO ceramics are obtained by hot pressing sintering. It has been found that indium leads to the transition of initially faceted ZnO particles to rounded, contributing to good sintering with formation of diffusion active grain boundaries (GBs). Unlike ZnO ceramics, ZnO:In ceramics microstructure is characterised by the trans-crystalline mode of fracture, faceted GBs with places of zig-zag forms and predominant distribution of In at the GBs. Such indium induced modifications of GBs promote removal of point defects and reduce PL parameter α = Idef/Iexc in comparison with the undoped ceramics. Results characterise ZnO:In cera-mics with improved GBs properties as a prospective material for scintillators.
Luminescence Properties and Decay Kinetics of Mn2+ and Eu3+ Co-Dopant Ions In MgGa2O4 Ceramics
Authors: Luchechko A. , Zhydachevskyy Ya. , Sugak D. , Kravets O. , Martynyuk N. , Popov A.I. , Ubizskii S. , Suchocki A. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The MgGa2O4 ceramics co-doped with Mn2+ and Eu3+ ions were synthesized via a high-temperature solid-state reaction technique. The samples with various Eu3+ concentrations were characterised using high-resolution photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. The PL spectra show weak matrix emission in a blue spectral region with dominant excitation band around 380 nm. Manganese ions are highly excited deeply in UV region and exhibit emission band peaked at 502 nm. The Eu3+ ions show characteristic f-f excitation and emission lines. The energy transfer between host defects and activator ions was observed. Luminescence decay curves of Mn2+ and Eu3+ emission showed complex kinetics with both Eu3+-ion concentration and excitation wavelength changes.
Introduction Of Energy Saving Principles: Technologies And Awareness, Latvian Experience
Authors: Mutule A. , Teremranova J. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The article presents an overview of the current situation of awareness of the Latvian citizens in the field of state-of-the-art energy-saving technologies. The authors present a wide range of data obtained as a result of a survey on the attitude of residents to new technologies and readiness to follow the development trends of a smart city.
The article contains the analysis and recommendations for improving the efficiency of introducing new energy-saving and energy-efficient technologies into each household in order to create the most favourable conditions for the implementation of long-term plans for the development of smart cities in Latvia.
Enhancing the organizational citizenship behavior for the environment: the roles of green training and organizational culture
Authors: Pham Nhat Tan , Phan Quyen Phu Thi , Tučková Zuzana , Vo Nga , Nguyen Lien H.L. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The environmental concern has become an emerging topic in organization’s human resource management strategy, especially in improving employee’s environmental behavior at work. Thus, the organizational citizenship behavior toward the environment (OCBE) has been currently attracting scholars in management. However, published studies contain research gaps in investigation of the relationships between both green training and organizational culture and OCBE, especially in the hotel industry. Following the social exchange and Ability-Motivation-Opportunity theories, this study aims to examine the effects of two green practices on OCBE and the moderating role of green organizational culture to the effect of green training on OCBE. A quantitative approach with survey strategy is employed and conducted in 4-5 star hotels to test these relationships. The PLS-SEM and K-means Cluster Analysis techniques are applied to analyze data. The findings reveal that green training and organizational culture positively influence OCBE. Also, the effect of green training on OCBE is moderated by green organizational culture. Finally, our study provides limitations of research and further studies, and the implications for management practices concerned with improving employee’s voluntary eco-behavior in the hotel industry.
Romanian immigrants and the inflows of foreign direct investment towards Romania
Authors: Roman Monica , Strat Vasile Alecsandru 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The answer to the following question summarizes the research presented in this manuscript: “Are Romanian immigrants in the EU countries enhancing the foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows towards Romania?”, and as a consequence it makes the results of the paper a useful tool for all Romanian authorities dealing with one of the two topics: migration and foreign investments. To our knowledge, the paper provides the initial evidence supporting the hypothesis that Romanian immigrants in the EU countries can be regarded as “ambassadors” of the Romanian economy in attracting FDI (to Romania) from their adoption countries. The methodological approach relies on econometric modelling which reveals a positive and statistically significant relationship between the stock of immigrants and the number of FDI firms located in Romania and sourced from 15 EU economies, when controlling for several variables. The results could be useful both for companies and for Romanian policymakers that should target as source for potential foreign capital the economies which attract important flows of Romanian immigrants.
The role of Romanian social enterprises in the alleviation of poverty and social exclusion
Authors: Argatu Ruxandra 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Poverty and social exclusion are nowadays widely debated phenomena as they present highly threatening consequences for the wellbeing of humanity, making it unable to reach adequate living standards and to fully exercise social rights. To alleviate imbalances, adequate programs need to be put into place and for this process to be efficient, coherence and commitment must constitute elementary values to advance social welfare. Social enterprises can also contribute with their value creating potential to the fostering of a sustainable society that places a high emphasis on the defense of vulnerable groups and offers them an equitable treatment. The present paper firstly aims to illustrate conceptual elements referring to poverty, social exclusion and the social protection of marginalized groups. Secondly, the study is complemented by a research on Romanian social enterprises’ perspective (associations, foundations and sheltered units) concerning social threats and the defense of less favored individuals, undertaken through a questionnaire-based survey. The research unveils the social enterprises’ belief that the Romanian social field needs substantial attention from policymakers and that social protection services can aid them in gaining social privileges more adequately.
The Sturm Separation Theorem for Impulsive Delay Differential Equations
Authors: Domoshnitsky Alexander , Raichik Vladimir 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Wronskian is one of the classical objects in the theory of ordinary differential equations. Properties of Wronskian lead to important conclusions on behaviour of solutions of delay equations. For instance, non-vanishing Wronskian ensures validity of the Sturm separation theorem (between two adjacent zeros of any solution there is one and only one zero of every other nontrivial linearly independent solution) for delay equations. We propose the Sturm separation theorem in the case of impulsive delay differential equations and obtain assertions about its validity.
Stability of The Equilibrium of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
Authors: Dzhalladova Irada A. , Růžičková Miroslava 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The algorithm for estimating the stability domain of zero equilibrium to the system of nonlinear differential equations with a quadratic part and a fractional part is proposed in the article. The second Lyapunov method with quadratic Lyapunov functions is used as a method for studying such systems.
Stability and Square Integrability of Solutions to third order Neutral Delay Differential Equations
Authors: Graef John R. , Oudjedi Linda D. , Remili Moussadek 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
In this paper, sufficient conditions to guarantee the square integrability of all solutions and the asymptotic stability of the zero solution of a non-autonomous third-order neutral delay differential equation are established. An example is given to illustrate the main results.
On The Classification of Ls-Sequences
Authors: Weiss Christian 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
This paper addresses the question whether the LS-sequences constructed in [Car12] yield indeed a new family of low-discrepancy sequences. While it is well known that the case S = 0 corresponds to van der Corput sequences, we prove here that the case S = 1 can be traced back to symmetrized Kronecker sequences and moreover that for S ≥ 2 none of these two types occurs anymore. In addition, our approach allows for an improved discrepancy bound for S = 1 and L arbitrary.
Log-Like Functions and Uniform Distribution Modulo One
Authors: Rehberg Martin 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
For a function f satisfying f (x) = o((log x)
K
), K > 0, and a sequence of numbers (qn
)
n
, we prove by assuming several conditions on f that the sequence (αf (qn
))
n≥n

0 is uniformly distributed modulo one for any nonzero real number α. This generalises some former results due to Too, Goto and Kano where instead of (qn
)
n
the sequence of primes was considered.
Pertunjukan Musik Teatrikal “IBU” Produksi Teater Koma
Authors: S. Nalan Arthur 
Published: January 2019

Penelitian ini membahas musik teatrikal bergaya opera dari pertunjukan musik teatrikal Ibu produksi Teater Koma. Teater Koma telah memilih berbagai komunikasi ekpresifnya, di antaranya lakon-lakon asing yang disadur, lakon-lakon Cina, lakon-lakon wayang kreatif, dan lakon-lakon realis ciptaan N. Riantiarno. Setiap produksi lakon-lakon tersebut selalu memakai musik teater yang disesuaikan dengan bentuk dan jenis lakonnya. Musik teater tersebut dapat berupa ilustrasi dan atau pengiring penuh sepanjang pertunjukan berlangsung. Untuk membahas musik teater bergaya opera ini dipilih lakon IBU yang merupakan saduran dari lakon Mother Courage and Her Children karya dramawan Jerman terkenal Bertolt Brecht. Pembahasan meminjam teori sociology of spactacles dari Guy Debord dan teori komunikasi paradigma naratif dari Walter Fisher, serta teori homofili dari Carley H. Dodd. Berdasarkan penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pertunjukan Lakon Ibu merupakan teater musikal bergaya opera yang menghadirkan musik teater bersifat kolektif dalam emosi manusia, terutama karakter tokoh. Kontekstualitasnya ketimpangan masyarakat pada masa peperangan, di mana kaum pemodal selalu berada di belakangnya. Lakon IBU juga memiliki dramatik naratif yang menarik bagi penonton, sehingga mampu menciptakan komunikasi yang berdimensi homofili.
A Literature Review: Stress Management in The Family of Intensive Care Patients
Authors: Liputo Gusti Pandi , Eka PU Zulfainda , Sila Nisa Aruming , Abidin Zaenal , Revai Alwan , Yusuf Ah 
Published: January 2019

ABSTRACT Introduction: Intensive care unit is a unit with a complex case and a stressor strainer. When patients enter intensive care families have a variety of stressors such as rapid decision making and costs are not small. The role of nurse as educator is very important in reducing family anxiety with patients treated in intesive units. Mothers of intensive care babies feel a great deal of anxiety over their child's condition, so there needs to be a good system support for the healing of her and her baby. Various ways nurses do in reducing stress experienced by the patient's family such as good communication between nurses and families of patients with intensive care. This review aims to get a picture of stress management that can be done on the family of intensive care patients. Methods: A literature review was conducted in the fields of ebscho, sience direct, elseiver, sage journals, scopus, and proquest, limited the range of the last 10 years from 2007-2017. The final sample included 18 articles. Results: The literature found that the causes of family stressors include rapid decision-making, fear of family emergency conditions, maintenance costs and length of care. Good communication and good information and skill support can decrease the stress experienced by intensive care patients' families. Conclussions: Intensive care is a unit with high complexity, unstable conditions and sophisticated technology. Conditions that require rigorous monitoring not only cause stressors for the patient, but become a stressor for the patient's family.
Effectivity of Flipped Learning Combined with Team Based Learning Towards Academic Performance and Student Statisfaction in Medical Surgical Nursing Course
Authors: Parut Anselmus Aristo , Buntari Agustini Ni Luh Putu Inca 
Published: January 2019

Introduction: Flipped classroom is an instructional model which is flipping the traditionally learning method used in class now being the homework for college students, while classes are conducted face to face using collaborative learning and inquiry-based learning method. This study aimed to explain the effectiveness of flipped classroom learning combined with team based learning toward learning achievement and satisfaction of nursing students. Methods: this was a quasi experimental study using non equivalent group post test only design. Population was year two students class A and class B, sample size was 161 students which is 81 students from class A and 80 students from class B. Results: more respondents were satisfied with flipped classroom learning combined with team based learning (92.6%). Mean rank of group undertaking flipped classroom combined with team based learning were higher (96.90) compared to group undertaking traditional method (64.91). Mann-whitney showed that p value = 0.000 which means there was a different of learning achievement between group of student undertaking flipped classroom learning combined with team based learning and students undertaking traditional method. Conclusions : Flipped classroom combined with team based learning are more effective than the traditional learning. It is recommended to use mix-method and larger sample for further study.
?-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of In Vitro Combination of 96% Ethanolic Extract of Brotowali Stem (Tinospora cordifolia) and Cashew Apple (Anacardium occidentale L.)
Authors: Atmajani Wanudya , Fatihati Ahya Nafila , Shalihah Afifah Mujahidah , Dian Kusumowati Ika Trisharyanti 
Published: January 2019

Cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale L), contains flavonoid compound which plays a role in the medical treatment of Diabetes Mellitus because this compound has activity as an ?-glucosidase inhibitor. Brotowali stem extract (Tinospora cordfolia) demonstrated ?-glucosidase inhibitory (AGIS) activity. This research aimed to measure 96% ethanolic extract AGIS activity of brotowali-cashew apple combination (BJM). The research was conducted by using ELISA reader instrument at 405 nm for AGIS activity test. The IC50 was calculated from each sample. The IC50 of brotowali stem and cashew apple was 34,61 ?g/ml and 109,32 ?g/ml. Then, the combination of brotowali and cashew apple extract was mixed with each concentration of 0,5%. From 1:0, 1:2, 1:1, 2:1, and 0:1 BJM comparison resulted in AGIS power percentage averages of 84.05%, 69.51%, 70.92%, 68.10%, 40.37%. The results of this research indicated that brotowali stem has the potential as AGIS, while cashew apple has not any potential towards AGIS and that extract combination does not give synergic effect. Therefore, the use of a combination of brotowali-cashew apple extract is not as effective as the use of brotowali single extracts to inhibit the ?-glucosidase enzyme