bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
GELİR DAĞILIMI, DEMOKRASİ, REEL GELİR VE DIŞA AÇIKLIK İLİŞKİSİ: BALKAN ÜLKELERİ İÇİN AMPİRİK BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: ACARAVCI Ali , ERDOĞAN Sinan , ARTAN Seyfettin 
Published: July 2018

İktisat bilimciler her ne kadar erken dönemde
iktisadi büyüme odaklanmış olsa da, izleyen dönemde yaratılan gelirin bölüşümü
de iktisatta öne çıkan çalışma alanı olmuştur. Bu çalışma, Balkan Ülkelerinde
gelir dağılımı, demokrasi, reel gelir ve dışa açıklık arasındaki nedensellik
ilişkilerini, yatay-kesit bağımlılığı dikkate alan ikinci nesil panel veri
yöntemleri kullanarak 1996-2010 dönemi için araştırmaktadır. Yatay kesit
bağımlılık ve eğim katsayıları homojenlik test sonuçlarına göre, model yatay
kesit bağımlıdır ve hesaplanacak eğim katsayıları heterojendir. Değişkenler arasındaki nedensel ilişkiler,
yatay kesit bağımlılığı dikkate alan, ülke bazlı sonuçlar elde etmeye olanak
sağlayan ve iki açıklayıcı değişkenin bağımlı değişken üzerindeki etkisini aynı
anda test etmeye olanak sağlayan Konya (2006) panel nedensellik modeliyle
incelenmiştir. Analiz sonuçları şu şekilde
özetlenebilir: Demokrasi, gelir reel
gelir ve ticari açıklıktan gelir dağılımına doğru nedensellik ilişkisi
mevcuttur. Demokrasi ve dışa açıklık, gelir dağılımı üzerinde daha güçlü ortak
etkiye sahiptir.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE REVESTIMENTO BIOPOLIMÉRICO VISANDO APLICAÇÃO EM EMBALAGENS CELULÓSICAS
Authors: Domingos Ana Lisa Moreira , Pereira Anna Clara Marinho , Noletto Ana Paula Reis , Reis Arlete Barbosa 
Published: July 2018

No intuito de se obter melhorias no desempenho de embalagens, materiais inovadores a base de fontes renováveis vêm sendo desenvolvidos, visando sobretudo a substituição total ou parcial do uso de polímeros sintéticos como revestimentos de embalagens celulósicas. O biopolímero quitosana, assim como o amido, são matérias primas de interesse, ambos detentores de grande aplicação, tanto na alimentação humana e animal, quanto na indústria de embalagens. No âmbito desse contexto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo, caracterizar folhas de papel cartão revestidas com solução filmogênica à base de quitosana e amido. Para tanto, foram realizadas análises de espessura, gramatura, Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV), Taxa de Permeabilidade ao Vapor D’água (TPVA), Absorção D’água (Cobb), onde houveram melhorias nos resultados quando comparados com amostras de papel cartão sem revestimento. Somente a análise de resistência à tração, não apresentou alterações significativas.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PENDIDIK PENDIDIKAN NONFORMAL DALAM IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Nursam Nursam 
Published: July 2018

The role of educator in non-formal education is essential to succeed the non-formal education programs. This article discusses some theoretical knowledge about learning and teaching to improve the educatorâ€™s competence. The writer believes that the educators in non-formal education will be able to improve their performance by implementing the theories discussed in this article.
INDIKATOR MUTU PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN SEPANJANG HAYAT
Authors: Yuhety Harina , Miarso Yusufhadi , Baslemah Anisah 
Published: July 2018

Considering the importance of lifelong education, this study aimed at obtaining the quality of lifelong education program in Indonesia. The study employed policy research method exploring the information from various sources. The findings of the study concluded that although the lifelong education program is not explicity stated in the education acts, its existance is undeniable conceptually and empirically.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PELATIHAN BERBASIS KINERJA UNTUK PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI TUTOR PAKET C
Authors: Sutisna Anan 
Published: July 2018

This research aimed at discovering a training model to improve the competence of Package C tutors. To meet the objective, the research developed a performance - based training model focusing on the tutor`s competence in conducting the instruction. The training model was developed based on the fact and consideration that the on going training process was regarded too conventional emphasizing cognitive aspects. The performance - based training model was developed applying research and development model. The result showed that this model is effective to improve the pedagogic and andragogic competence of Package C tutors in comunity learning activities center.
PENGARUH ADVERSITY QUOTIENT DAN MOTIVASI BEPRESTASI TERHADAP KINERJA PENDIDIK PAUD DITINJAU DARI KELOMPOK ETNIS
Authors: Puspita Widya Ayu 
Published: July 2018

The early childhood teacher is expected to be able to to do his/her best in educating ealy age children if he/she has high adversity quotient, This research aimed to explore the influence of adversity intelegence and achievement motivation to early childhood teacher performance. There are 94 respondents participated in this study, age 20 – 40 years old. The data were collected using three instruments, thoseare Adversity Respons Profile (ARP) Quick Take, Achievement Motivation scale and performance scale. Data was analyzed by two ways anova, dummy linier regression and independent t-test.This research concludes that adversity quotient and motivation influence the performance, but ethnic is only moderaor variables. there is no difference in AQ between Java and Maduresse, but there is a difference on motivation score between Java and Maduresse.
Edukasi Kewirausahaan Bagi Remaja Melalui Media Sosial di Kecamatan Beji Kota Depok
Authors: Febriantina Susan , Aminah Hania , Herlitah Herlitah 
Published: July 2018

Social media is an effective tool for millennials to learn many things nowadays. However, not all millennials understand how to use social media as a something useful, including entrepreneurial spirit. Therefore, this programme held to 1) emerge teenagers â€˜entrepreneurial spirit through social media; 2) socialize social media ethics with its functions for learning. The method used was cooperative learning which matched for teenagers such as explanation, games, question and answer, sharing experience, case study, and discussion. Based on activities evaluation, both knowledge and spirit of the participants (teenagers) about entrepreneurship and social media ethics increased. Furthermore, there will be follow up programs by visiting some entrepreneurship facilities such as Management Business Development Centre (PPMB), Carrier Development Centre (CDC), and Capital Market Laboratory of Economics Faculty Universitas Negeri Jakarta. By this program, we expect that the participants are motivated to develop their entrepreneurship spirit.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Teenager, Social Media
Development and characterisation of 16 novel microsatellite markers for the brown alga Sargassum fusiforme (Harvey) Setchell
Authors: You Qiaochu , Zhang Yurong , Fu Wangdong , Chi Changfeng , Li Tiejun , Guo Yuanming 
Published: July 2018

<p><em>Sargassum fusiforme</em> (Harvey) Setchell (Sargassaceae, Phaeophyta) is an ecologically and economically important kelp species in East Asia. Restoration and responsible utilisation of <em>S. fusiforme</em> would be facilitated by the availability of an appropriate set of molecular markers. In the present study, we developed 16 microsatellite markers for <em>S. fusiforme</em>. A total of 99 different alleles were observed at the 16 microsatellite loci across 50 individual samples. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 4 to 10, with an average of 6.2 per locus. The observed and xpected heterozygosities ranged from 0.483 to 0.833 and from 0.513 to 0.840, respectively. Only three of the loci deviated significantly from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium after Bonferroni correction. No significant linkage disequilibrium was detected among the microsatellite loci. The obtained microsatellite markers will facilitate related research on <em>S. fusiforme</em>, such as ecological studies and genetic diversity assessments.</p>
POLİTİK TİYATRONUN SOLO SESİ: ANNA DEAVERE SMITH
Authors: Baş Elif 
Published: July 2018

Bu çalışma, Afro-Amerikalı oyun yazarı, oyuncu
ve akademisyen Anna Deavere Smith’in 1980’lerde oyun yazmak için
şekillendirmeye başladığı röportaj tekniğini konu alır. Smith, belli bir konu hakkında yaptığı
röportajları bir araya getirerek, o konuyu tüm boyutlarıyla sahnelemeye
çalışır. Özellikle kimlik, toplumsal cinsiyet ve ırk gibi politik meseleler
hakkında farklı görüşler ortaya koyarken, insanların kendi çelişkilerini de
gözler önüne serer. Bunu nasıl başardığı kısaca “Fires in the Mirror” oyunuyla
örneklendirilir. Bu konulara bakış açısı, Smith’in oluşturduğu oyunculuk metoduyla
da bağlantılı olduğundan, son olarak oyunculukta benimsediği yönteme değinilir.
Tüm bu bilgiler ışığında Smith’in hangi açıdan “geleneksel” politik tiyatronun
dışında kaldığı ve kendine özgü ne tür politik performanslar sergilediği ortaya
konur.
EKF Based Fusion Techniques Applied to Wheelchair Navigation System
Authors: Nada Derradji , Bousbia-Salah Mounir , Bettayeb Maamar 
Published: July 2018

Background:
The aim of this paper is to investigate data fusion techniques based on an
Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), and more specifically, the nonlinear dynamic estimation of a wheelchair
navigation system.

Methods:
Three data fusion techniques are presented and a comparison between them is studied. It
combines the noisy measurement data coming from several sensors to obtain the best estimate of
position while reducing the measurement uncertainties.

Results:
By using the MATLAB, the performance of these techniques is checked with simulated data
and performance metrics are calculated for evaluation of the algorithms. Detailed mathematical
expressions are provided which could be useful for algorithm implementation.

Conclusion:
The results show that the algorithm based on a measurement fusion technique gives a good
estimate when compared with another one.
Successive Stability Indicating Spectrophotometric Technique for Simultaneous Determination of Quetiapine Fumarate and its Three Major Related Compounds
Authors: El-Maraghy Christine M. , Mohamed Ekram H. 
Published: July 2018

Background:
Quetiapine Fumarate (QTF) is an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat
mental disorders as depression and schizophrenia. The analysis of the dug in the presence of its precursors,
degradants and impurities without interference represents a challenge for the analysts. The
regulatory requirements recommended by ICH stated that the impurities above or equal to 0.1% must
be identified, characterized and determined. The aim of this work was to introduce three smart and selective
spectrophotometric methods that could resolve the complete overlapping of QTF drug with its
three related compounds; namely lactam (LAC), N-oxide (OXD) and des-ethanol (DES) without prior
separation or extraction step.

Methods:
So far there is no spectrophotometric method reported in the literature for the analysis of
QTF drug with its three related compounds without interference. The First derivative zero crossing
(1D-ZC), Spectrum subtraction (SS), and Simultaneous derivative ratio (S1DD) are well-developed
methods used for determination and resolution of multicomponent mixtures. While Ratio difference
isosbestic point method is a new method that needs two isoabsorptive points for its application and
was successfully adopted for simultaneous estimation of ternary mixtures.

Results:
The linearity range was found in the range of (6-50 μg/mL) for Quetiapine fumarate,
(6-110 μg/mL) for lactam, (4-28 μg/mL) for N-oxide and (6-32 μg/mL) for Des-ethanol. The method
validation was performed according to ICH guidelines. The results were statistically compared with a
reported HPLC method and no significant difference was obtained.

Conclusion:
The presented spectrophotometric technique highlighted the significance of different
tools such as normalized spectra and isoabsorptive points, especially when combined together for the
determination and resolution of complex quaternary mixtures as that of QTF and its three major impurities.
The proposed methods were smart, accurate and sensitive and were able to determine the four components
showing sever overlap without prior separation. The proposed methods are rapid, cheap ecofriendly
(green method) and didn’t require any sophisticated programs and could be easily adopted for
the routine determination of complex multicomponent mixtures with minimum sample preparation.
Novel Approach to The Design of Sound Insulating Composites by Means of a Non-linearly Extrapolated Master Curve
Authors: Federico Cecchini , Valeria Cherubini , Fabbrocino Francesco , Nanni Francesca 
Published: July 2018

Background:The increasing use of composite structures with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio in commercial vehicles has brought about a reduction in fuel consumption but, on the other hand, has significantly increased noise transmission particularly in case of thin and lightweight structures. Noise is a primary issue for commercial vehicles, such as airplanes, helicopters and cars. The present research deals with the use of smart materials, as Shear-Thickening Fluids (STF, or dilatants) in view of manufacturing elements with increased sound insulation properties.Methods:The response of a sandwich material with the STF core was investigated both experimentally and numerically, by choosing the Sound Transmission Loss (STL) of the composite structure as the figure of merit.The experimental investigation was focused on the manufacturing of a sandwich structure made of metallic skins and a STF core that was successively characterized by sound insertion loss measurement.The numerical investigation was carried out by using a Generalized Transfer Matrix Method (GTMM) and a Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) in view of selecting the fluid capable of granting the highest acoustic transmission loss.Results:Finally, the test results were compared to the numerical results, showing a noticeable agreement. The used STF showed increasing viscosity at increasing shear rates.
Assessment of a Leadership Enhancement Program for Nursing Managers of An Acute General Hospital in Hong Kong
Authors: Luk Leung Andrew 
Published: July 2018

Background:
With the aim to enhance the senior nursing managers to be caring leaders so that they can nurture their team members to be holistic care providers, a one year program has been developed with emphasis on self-reflection and self-cultivation.

Purpose:
It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a one-year leadership enhancement program in an acute general hospital.

Design & Methods:
Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were adopted. A pre and post questionnaire survey and the content analysis of self-reflective essays were conducted.

Results:
The overall means of the servant leadership scale and the workplace wellness scale were significantly higher after the program. Both scales were also found to have a significantly medium level of positive correlation. Reflective essays showed positive feedbacks complementing the quantitative data that the program was well received and effective.

Conclusion:
A servant leadership approach may be one way for hospital management to enhance a caring environment and a more quality workforce.
FEATURES OF IMAGING FINDINGS IN CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL THORACIC SPINE DEFORMITY ON THE BACKGROUND OF MALSEGMENTATION OF VERTEBRAE LATERAL SURFACE
Authors: Vissarionov S. V. , Baindurashvili A. G. , Khusainov N. O. , Kokushin D. N. , Bart V. A. , Beletsky A. V. 
Published: July 2018

Purpose — to study alterations in the bony structures in cases of congenital deformity of the thoracic spine combined with malsegmentation of lateral surfaces of vertebrae due to pathological processes during growth period of childern and to find correlation with above alterations.Material and Methods. The study included 30 patients with congenital deformity of thoracic spine combined with malsegmentation of lateral surfaces of vertebrae. age of patients ranged from 3 to 10 years (mean of 7 years). gender distribution — 19 female and 11 male patients. all patients underwent imaging examination including spine roentgenography in two standard views in prone position as well as computer tomography.Results. Magnitude of deformity scoliotic curve was 67° (45–88°) and of pathological thoracic lordosis — 23° (18–27°). Mean number of block vertebral motion segments included into the main deformity curve was 6 (3–8). Mean distance between the outline of lateral vertebral surface and lateral outline of projection of curve root of apical vertebra on convex side of deformity (aB) was 6 mm (4–10 mm). correlation analysis demonstrated that aB distance mostly depended on the number of vertebral motion segments included into the block along non-segmental area: pearson coefficient 0.67. Based on cT scans the authors observed no rotation component of bodies’ deformity along the non-segmental area.Conclusion. Children with congenital thoracic spine deformity along with malsegmentation of lateral surfaces of vertebrae feature pathological lordosis in affected zone. alterations in the bony structures result from asymmetric growth of one half of the vertebral body at the level of non-segmentation. asymmetry severity has a strong correlation dependency from the number of vertebral bodies included in the block along the non-segmental area.
Regulation of Medicines in Bhutan: Current Status, Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Chejor Pelden , Tenzin Jigme , Dorji Jigme 
Published: July 2018

Medicines Regulatory Agencies (MRAs) are responsible for evaluation of quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products before it is approved for consumption. The regulatory procedures, however, differs from one country to another. Medical products including vaccines, blood and blood products, diagnostics and medical devices are essential for healthcare delivery across the world. The Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) is an independent national agency for regulation of medicinal products in Bhutan and reports to Bhutan Medicines Board (BMB), the highest policy making body for regulation of medicinal products in the country.
Medicines Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan is the legal tool for regulation of medicines in Bhutan. Medicinal products are regulated through premarketing and post-marketing control systems. All medicinal products available in the Bhutanese market are registered. DRA regulates all the medicinal products including vaccines, blood products and traditional medicines used for human and veterinary.
DRA is fully financed by the Government of Bhutan. Bhutan’s medicines regulatory system has evolved over the last one decade. However, as the regulatory mandate continues to increase, DRA is faced with several challenges in terms of human resource, infrastructure and testing laboratory among others. There are also opportunities for the DRA to improve its regulatory capacities to ensure availability of quality and safe medicines for the public.
Understanding the current practice of medicines regulation in Bhutan can help identify gaps and existing opportunities for improving the regulatory capacity. This article documents the existing practices, challenges and opportunities for regulation of medicinal products in Bhutan.
Regulatory requirements for Vaccine registration in United States
Authors: Pashikanti Shailaja , A.N.V.L Sowmya , Durga V Jyothi Sri 
Published: July 2018

Vaccination is one among the foremost cost-efficient health interventions out available, saving a lot of individuals from illness, incapacity, and death annually. No alternative countermeasures are effective in reducing or eliminating the prevalence of infectious diseases reminiscent of measles, mumps, rubella, smallpox, and diphtheria. Vaccines are products of biological origin that exhibit some inherent variability. They are characterized by advanced manufacturing processes and are administered to a huge number of healthy youngsters, adolescents, and adults. Their quality cannot be assessed by testing the ultimate product alone. The vaccine industry is highly regulated. Vaccines development maybe an advanced and long method. Before a new vaccine is approved for release into the market, a rigorous restrictive procedure to assess quality, effectiveness, and safety should be undertaken. The Office of Vaccines Research and Review (OVRR) at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are responsible for the regulation of Vaccines. Current authority for the regulation of vaccines is in Section 351(a) of the Public Health Service Act (PHS). Throughout the lifecycle of development, from preclinical studies to licensure, vaccines are subjected to rigorous testing and oversight. Manufacturers should adhere to good manufacturing practices and management procedures to make sure the quality of vaccines.
THERAPY FOR COMPLICATED DEGENERATIVE STENOSIS OF THE LUMBOSACRAL SPINE SEGMENT IN ELDERLY PATIENTS
Authors: Zakrevskij Yu. N. , Peretechicov A. V. , Zavyalov D. M. , Volkov A. S. 
Published: July 2018

The paper present a retrospective analysis of surgical treatment of 22 elderly patients aged 60 to 80 years who had complicated degenerative stenosis of lower thoracic and lumbar spine segments associated with neurological deﬁcits ranging from mild peripheral manifestations to severe unilateral and bilateral paresis. The severity of degenerative spine lesions and compressive stenosis of spinal channel contents correlated with patients’ age and culminated in the maximal degenerative stenotic alterations, up to 5,5±0,9 cm, at the L3 to L5 level at the age of 76,5±1,4 years. Surgery performed to decompress the spinal channel and cauda equina roots and to stabilize the spine with Stryker and Fixpain transpedicular inner ﬁxation and correction devices resulted in the regress of neurological deﬁcits and restoration of lower limbs motor functions up to the capability of unassisted locomotion in old age.
ASPECTOS POSITIVOS E NEGATIVOS DA CULTURA DO EUCALIPTO E OS EFEITOS AMBIENTAIS DO SEU CULTIVO
Authors: De Vechi Anderson , Magalhães Júnior Carlos Alberto de Oliveira 
Published: July 2018

O eucalipto, planta originária da Austrália, chegou ao Brasil, adaptou-se as condições climáticas e o solo, fatores estes altamente favoráveis para o seu desenvolvimento. Desta maneira, ao longo do tempo o eucalipto se propagou aos diversos estados brasileiros e a sua utilização passou a ser comercializada devido à rápida produção de sua madeira, o que agrega alto valor econômico. O presente artigo apresenta questões relativas aos impactos ambientais gerados pela utilização do eucalipto: busca esclarecer através de uma análise crítica desta cultura, os pontos negativos e positivos da sua utilização, questões ambientais acerca do eucalipto quanto à água, o solo, a biodiversidade e a educação ambiental. As discussões são norteadas sobre o impacto ambiental no que se refere à utilização de plantas exóticas do gênero Eucaliptus, que causa um desequilíbrio ambiental significativo para uma determinada região. O eucalipto contém algumas substâncias nocivas ao meio ambiente, o qual pode sofrer algumas consequências nada confortáveis e quase imperceptíveis. Procurou-se mencionar alguns possíveis impactos, ambientais e socioeconômicos, provocados pelo cultivo da cultura do eucalipto, averiguando a análise do ponto de vista ambiental a respeito do plantio e os mais diversos usos do eucalipto.