bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Case, discourse structure, and (inter)subjectivity: A discourse approach to case of Finnish copula complement adjectives
Authors: Wójtowicz Radosław 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThis article presents a discourse approach to the case variation between the nominative and the partitive in Finnish copula complement adjectives. Using video recordings of spontaneous spoken Finnish, I show that the case marking of these adjectives reflects the discourse functions of demonstratives, which constitute the vast majority of copula subjects in the material. I also demonstrate that aspects of stance-taking in interaction are of relevance for the distribution of case in this construction. Based on the results of the present study, as well as on previous discussion in the literature, I analyse Finnish copulative constructions with partitive and nominative adjectives in terms of conversational patterns of subjectivity and intersubjectivity.
On a generalization of Smirnov’s theorem with some applications
Authors: Ephremidze Lasha , Spitkovsky Ilya 
Published: March 2018

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Multiplicity Results for Degenerate Fractional p$\boldsymbol{p}$-Laplacian Problems with Critical Growth
Authors: Wang Li , Wang Jixiu 
Published: March 2018

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Approximating Nash Equilibria in Nonlinear Quadratic Tracking Games Steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein: Approximation von Nash Gleichgewichten in Nicht-linearen Dynamischen Spielen
Authors: Savin Ivan , Blueschke Dmitri , Blueschke-Nikolaeva Viktoria 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
We propose a new method for solving nonlinear dynamic tracking games using a meta-heuristic approach. In contrast to ‘traditional’ methods based on linear-quadratic (LQ) techniques, this derivative-free method is very flexible with regard to the objective function specification. The proposed method is applied to a three-player dynamic game and tested versus a derivative-dependent method in approximating solutions of different game specifications. In particular, we consider a dynamic game between fiscal (played by national governments) and monetary policy (played by a central bank) in a monetary union. Apart from replicating results of the LQ-based techniques in a standard setting, we solve two ‘non-standard’ extensions of this game (dealing with an inequality constraint in a control variable and introducing asymmetry in penalties of the objective function), identifying both a cooperative Pareto and a non-cooperative open-loop Nash equilibria, where the traditional methods are not applicable. We, thus, demonstrate that the proposed method allows one to study more realistic problems and gain better insights for economic policy.
Cortical Measures of Phoneme-Level Speech Encoding Correlate with the Perceived Clarity of Natural Speech
Authors: Di Liberto Giovanni M. , Crosse Michael J. , Lalor Edmund C. 
Published: March 2018

AbstractIn real-world environments, humans comprehend speech by actively integrating prior knowledge (P) and expectations with sensory input. Recent studies have revealed effects of prior information in temporal and frontal cortical areas and have suggested that these effects are underpinned by enhanced encoding of speech-specific features, rather than a broad enhancement or suppression of cortical activity. However, in terms of the specific hierarchical stages of processing involved in speech comprehension, the effects of integrating bottom-up sensory responses and top-down predictions are still unclear. In addition, it is unclear whether the predictability that comes with prior information may differentially affect speech encoding relative to the perceptual enhancement that comes with that prediction. One way to investigate these issues is through examining the impact of P on indices of cortical tracking of continuous speech features. Here, we did this by presenting participants with degraded speech sentences that either were or were not preceded by a clear recording of the same sentences while recording non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG). We assessed the impact of prior information on an isolated index of cortical tracking that reflected phoneme-level processing. Our findings suggest the possibility that prior information affects the early encoding of natural speech in a dual manner. Firstly, the availability of prior information, as hypothesized, enhanced the perceived clarity of degraded speech, which was positively correlated with changes in phoneme-level encoding across subjects. In addition, P induced an overall reduction of this cortical measure, which we interpret as resulting from the increase in predictability.
Narrating the past: reflections on recent Black Afrikaans writing
Authors: Van Wyk Steward 
Published: March 2018

A return to the past has been a dominant feature of recent Afrikaans writing. This is evident in the many novels re-visiting the Anglo-Boer War or recounting incidents from the apartheid past. The approaches include the debunking of myths and a nostalgic longing for the good old days. Whether this is true of the small body of Black Afrikaans writing, given its ambivalent relationship to the canon, needs to be investigated. A number of texts that was published recently either had a clear autobiographical background or emanated from the desire and imperative to "tell our own stories from our communities". This paper explores the way that the past is narrated in a number of selected texts by i.a. Fatima Osman, Simon Bruinders, Ronelda Kamfer and Valda Jansen. In the case of the texts by the firstmentioned authors the narrative is about survival, determination and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of a dehumanising system like apartheid. In the latter texts one finds elements of dystopia and disillusionment with the past as an ydill. It also gives an unsentimental view of the state of mind and events playing out in communities in the present. The texts furthermore grapples with textual strategies to represent history and the inability at times to comprehend the past.
Kolonoskopiye bağlı iatrojenik kolon perforasyonu olgularımızın değerlendirilmesi
Authors: DİKEN ALLAHVERDİ Tülay , GÜNERHAN Yusuf 
Published: March 2018

Giriş ve Amaç: Kolonoskopik perforasyonlar nadir görülen komplikasyonlardır. Biz bu çalışmamızda kolonoskopi ile iatrojenik kolon perforasyonu tanısı konulan hastaların değerlendirilmesi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmada Kafkas Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi Endoskopi Ünitesinde Ocak 2008-Aralık 2017 tarihleri arasında kolonoskopi yapılan hastalar arasından iatrojenik kolon perforasyonu tanısı konulanlar retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Kolonoskopi sırasında ve sonrasında iatrojenik kolon perforasyonu belirlenen olguların demografik özelliklerinin yanı sıra klinik bulgular ve yapılan cerrahi girişimler takipleriyle birlikte kaydedildi. Bulgular: Endoskopi ünitemizde 1712’si erkek, 1850’si kadın olmak üzere toplam 3562 hastaya kolonoskopi yapıldığı belirlendi. Bunun 2561 tanesi total kolonoskopi, 1001 tanesi rektosigmoidoskopi idi. Bu olguların 300 tanesine polip eksizyonu, 858 tanesine kolon biyopsisi yapıldı. Toplam 8 hastada iatrojenik kolon perforasyonu meydana geldi. Hastaların 7 tanesine işlem esnasında, 1 tanesine ise 24 saat sonra kolon perforasyonu tanısı konuldu. Kolonoskopi sırasında kolon perforasyonu tespit edilen hastalardan 5 tanesine primer kolorafi, 1 tanesine primer kolografi ve ince barsak rezeksiyon anastomozu ve geriye kalan birine ise Hartmann prosedürü uygulandı. Konoskopi işleminden 24 saat sonra kolon perforasyonu saptanan diğer hastaya da Hartmann prosedürü uygulandı. Sonuç: Kolonoskopi esnasında çeşitli predispozan nedenlerle perforasyon görülebilir. Perforasyonu olan hastalara erken dönemde primer onarım tercih edilirken, geç dönemde stoma açılmalıdır. Deneyimli merkezlerde konservatif tedavi de yapılabilir.
The changes of viability, vigor, and biochemical content of Trema (Trema orientalis Linn. Blume) seeds during storage
Authors: Yuniarti Naning - , Syamsuwida Dida , Kurniaty Rina 
Published: March 2018

The seed of trema (Trema orientalis Linn. Blume) is categorized as physiologically intermediate which decline faster during storage compared to orthodox seeds, resulting in the changes of its viability, vigor and biochemical contents.The study was objected to determine the changes of viability, vigor and biochemical contents of trema seeds during storage. The seeds were collected from Badung - Bali province. Seeds testing were carried out in a laboratory and glasshouse of Forest Tree Seed Technology Research & Development Centre. Biochemical analysis was implemented in Soil and Plant Laboratory, Seameo- Biotrop. A Completely Randomized Design was employed in this trial with a treatment of storage periods (0.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 months). The parameters were germination capacity, germination speed, moisture content and biochemical content including carbohydrate, protein and fat. The results revealed that all the parameters were significantly affected by storage periods. After six months periods of trema seeds storage, it would caused the decrease of moisture content (6.2%), germination capacity (61%), germination speed (2.5%/etmal), carbohydrate (19.2%) and protein contents (1.8%). However, the content of fat was increased significantly (10.2%).
Effect of different Chemical Additives on growth of Azotobacter vinelandii
Authors: Mounika N. , Rao D. Muralidhara , Uma A. , Ali SkZ. 
Published: March 2018

In this experiment, we evaluated different concentrations of three different chemical amendments viz, polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), gum arabica, and sodium alginate for their ability to support growth and promote survival of Azotobacter vinelandii in nutrient broth during the storage. Azotobacter vinelandiiinoculated with PVP (4%) promoted highest cell population followed by gum arabica (0.5%) and sodium alginate (0.2%). The results of the present study clearly indicated that the 4% PVP probably gave higher cell population than other additives.
Influence of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation on Performance of Public Secondary Schools Projects in Mutomo Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: Kathongo Stellah Mueni 
Published: March 2018

In schools, participatory monitoring and evaluation is a tool for enhancing performance of projects and improving overall efficiency of project planning, management and implementation. PM&E offers new way for involving the stakeholders in planning and implementation of projects in public schools environment. The purpose of the study was to establish influence of participatory monitoring and evaluation on performance of public schools projects in Mutomo Sub-County, Kenya. The population involves 33 public secondary schools which forms the target population of the study. Sampling design which was used in the study is non probability (purposeful sampling). The study collected data by use of questionnaires then descriptive analysis and inferential analysis was used for quantitative data. Data was presented by use of tables, percentages and frequencies, pie charts mean and standard deviations by statistical package (SPSS V17). The study established that stakeholders are not involved in the process of management of school projects. Moreover, established that institutional strengthening can be improved by open forums, meetings and seminars which should involve stakeholders air their views and negotiate their perspectives. The study concluded the following: institutional strengthening has influence on the performance since the stakeholders had little knowledge on participatory monitoring and evaluation and if the objectives will be achieved efforts can be made by the appointing authority to train the selected stakeholders .Negotiations perspectives of shareholders has influence on performance of public schools in the sub county, Public accountability still has influence on the performance of public secondary schools projects, Project planning has influence on performance of public school projects and lastly TSC policy has influence on the performance of public school projects. The study recommends that public secondary should involve the stakeholders in the process of projects management by creating meeting, forums and seminars that will allow them to air their views, needs and opinions which make them negotiate their perspectives and make critical decisions.
Participation of students in University Governance: A case of Mwenge Catholic University, Tanzania
Authors: Lyamtane Rev. Eugene , Ogoti Evans 
Published: March 2018

This study focused on participation of students in University governance. Specifically it was anchored on shared governance principle to interrogate the levels of student’s participation, with the view to understanding the extent to which students, as major stakeholders, have been mainstreamed in the democratization of governance in Mwenge Catholic University. Utilizing the convergent parallel design.to collect both qualitative and quantitative data, merge the data and use the results to understand the research problem. Both probability and non-probability sampling techniques were used. Data was collected from 84 students, three deans of faculties, one director and two University administrators. The study concluded that Mwenge Catholic University recognize, both in principle and practice, the importance of students’ participation in governance processes and that the nature and level of participation of students in the governance processes in the University has been articulated and students attach high importance in their inclusion in various governance structures. The study recommends that a paradigm shift should occur in the University, concerning the handling of students’ involvement and participation in the governance process and the university should formulate specific strategies for the nurturing and entrenching of a democratic and participative culture among students as well as among all cadre of management staff.
Revitalizing Cooperative Human Resources: An Education and Perspective Analysis, Study at Medan Municipal City; Indonesia
Authors: Nainggolan Karlonta , Parulian Tohap 
Published: March 2018

Main conclusion of our first year research in Medan Municipal city is, Revitalizing Cooperatives, has to be start by revitalizing cooperatives’ human resources. In second year of our research, we did experimental study by grouping sample in to treatment and no treatment cooperatives, then implementing the revitalization model that we had developed in first year. The aims of this research are:1) to measure the achievement level between cooperative treatment versus no treatment, in building Motivation, Commitment, and Integrity (MCI) after education/ training program, and 2.a) to measure the perspective differences among cooperatives treatment, in how important it is to develop and to apply Cooperative Principle and Values (CPV), from the MCI perspective, 2.b) Do perspective differences also reflect the achievement level in building MCI, to develop and to apply variables dimension (CPV). It is found, achievement level of treatment cooperative in building MCI, is significantly different from no treatment. It is also found, there is a perspective differences among cooperative treatment in how important it is to develop and to apply CPV. But, although mean-differences is indifferent, it is not always mean they have an indifferent level of achievement in building MCI, to develop and to apply CPV; and vice versa different perspective is not necessary mean, they have different level of achievement, in terms of “good” with = > 0.375 or “bad” with = < 0.375. This study also reveals that: 1) character issues and organizational conflict have a very prominent effect in developing MCI, 2) continuing education is important in the process of revitalizing cooperatives human resources. These findings, support our conclusion in first year research
Karakterisasi Protein VirB4 Brucella abortus Isolat Lokal dengan Teknik Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
Authors: Praja Ratih Novita , Handijatno Didik , Koesdarto Setiawan , Yudhana Aditya 
Published: March 2018

Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease cause by pathogenic bacteria of the genus Brucella. The disease infects livestock mammals such as cows, goats, pigs, and including humans. Brucella abortus has several potential virulence factors, i.e. Proteins VirB. Type IV secretion system (T4SS) which is a combination of 12 proteins from VirB1-VirB11 and VirD4. Brucella can survive for long periods in the environment despite the limitations of nutrients and oxygen. This study aims to characterize the protein VirB4 of local isolate of B. abortus using SDS PAGE (Sodium Dodecly sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis). The results showed that the protein contained 10 protein bands with a molecular weight of 158.93; 110.89; 99.931; 70.60; 64.61; 59.25; 45.32; 42.35; 23.63; and 16.70 kDa, respectively. Protein VirB4 of the local isolate of B. abortus have a molecular weight of 59.25 kDa.
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Brucellosis merupakan salah satu penyakit zoonosis yang disebabkan oleh bakteri patogen genus Brucella. Penyakit ini menyerang hewan ternak mamalia seperti sapi, kambing, babi, dan dapat menular ke manusia. Bakteri Brucella abortus memiliki faktor virulensi potensial yaitu protein VirB. Type IV Secretion System (T4SS) merupakan gabungan dari 12 protein yaitu VirB1–VirB11 dan VirD4. Brucella dapat bertahan hidup lama di dalam lingkungan meskipun memiliki keterbatasan nutrisi dan oksigen. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk karakterisasi protein VirB4 B. abortus isolat lokal dengan metode Sodium Dodecly Sulfate-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS PAGE). Hasil karakterisasi protein B. abortus isolat lokal dengan teknik SDS-PAGE terdapat 10 pita protein dengan bobot molekul 158,93; 110,89; 99,931; 70,60; 64,61; 59,25; 45,32; 42,35; 23,63; dan 16,70 kDa. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat protein VirB4 B. abortus isolat lokal yang mempunyai bobot molekul 59,25 kDa.
Optimasi Konsentrasi Fruktooligosakarida untuk Meningkatkan Pertumbuhan Bakteri Asam Laktat Starter Yoghurt (CONCENTRATION OPTIMIZATION OF FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES TO INCREASE GROWTH OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA YOGHURT STARTER)
Authors: Setiarto Raden Haryo Bimo , Widhyastuti Nunuk , Rikmawati Nimas Ayu 
Published: March 2018

Fructooligosaccharides are prebiotic source that widely used in food products, such as: fermented milk and infant formula. Prebiotics are food components that cannot be digested in the digestive tract enzymatically. However, they can be fermented by probiotic bacteria in the colon. This study aimed to determine the optimum concentrations of fructooligosaccharides in order to increase the growth of lactic acid bacteria yogurt starter (Lactobacillus acidophillus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophillus). Optimation concentration of fructooligosaccharides on the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophillus can be determined based on OD (optical density), TPC (Total Plate Count), total lactic acid content and pH value. Suplementation of fructooligosaccharides 1 % (w/v) on the media MRSB increased significantly the growth of L. acidophilus, L.bulgaricus, S. thermophilus. Furthermore, L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus experienced exponential growth phase during incubation period from 6 to 18 hours. Fermentation of L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus in MRSB medium supplemented by fructooligosaccharides decreased the pH value of the formation of organic acids from 6.00 to 4.00.
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Fruktooligosakarida adalah sumber prebiotik yang banyak digunakan dalam produk pangan olahan seperti susu fermentasi dan susu formula. Prebiotik adalah komponen bahan pangan fungsional yang tidak dapat dicerna di dalam saluran pencernaan secara enzimatik sehingga akan difermentasi oleh bakteri probiotik dalam usus besar. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan konsentrasi optimum fruktooligosakarida untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan bakteri asam laktat starter yoghurt (Lactobacillus acidophillus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophillus). Konsentrasi optimum fruktooligosakarida pada pertumbuhan Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophillus dapat ditentukan berdasarkan OD (optical density), TPC (Total Plate Count), total asam laktat tertitrasi dan nilai pH. Penambahan fruktooligosakarida 1% (b/v) pada media MRSB (Man, Rogosa Sharpe Broth) dapat meningkatkan secara signifikan pertumbuhan L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus. Bakteri asam laktat L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus dan S. thermophilus mengalami fase pertumbuhan eksponensial selama masa inkubasi 6-18 jam. Fermentasi L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus pada MRSB dengan penambahan fruktooligosakarida dapat menurunkan nilai pH dari kisaran 6,00 hingga 4,00 karena pembentukan asam-asam organik.
GRUPO DE ESTUDOS PEDAGÓGICOS COMO PROPOSTA DE DESENVOLVIMENTO PROFISSIONAL: CONTRIBUIÇÕES AO TRABALHO DOCENTE NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL, CIENTÍFICA E TECNOLÓGICA.
Authors: Spricigo Fabrício , Dos Santos Thisciana Fialho , Dos Santos Marisilvia 
Published: March 2018

O presente estudo mapeia o desenvolvimento do Grupo de Estudos Pedagógicos (GEPED) do Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina, Campus Criciúma. O Grupo foi criado a partir da necessidade de refletir sobre o processo e a prática docente, tendo em vista o grande número de professores não licenciados no Campus. Esta investigação busca analisar as contribuições do Grupo de Estudos Pedagógicos para a atuação docente na Educação Profissional, Científica e Tecnológica. Para tanto, utilizou-se a pesquisa-ação aplicada junto aos participantes, tendo como procedimento avaliativo o preenchimento de um questionário Lime Survey. Os resultados revelam que é possível, por meio da reflexão sobre a prática e na prática, oportunizar mudanças no saber-fazer do profissional da educação. Destaca-se o compartilhamento entre pares como estímulo à construção de uma atuação que possibilite a reformulação de conceitos, a revisão de crenças arraigadas, considerando as contribuições da pesquisa em educação. Palavras-chave: Estudos Pedagógicos. Prática Docente. Educação Profissional, Científica e Tecnológica.