bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cross Cultural Logistics and Supply Chain Management Towards Organizational Effectiveness within the Asean/Thai Automotive Industries: A Sem Analysis
Authors: Dansomboon Suwaj , Phimonsathienand Thepparat , Fongsuwan Wanno 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
As a manufacturing, logistics and supply chain hub within ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), Thailand holds the 12th spot in global vehicle production for an estimated 2,355 Thai and multinational automotive industry enterprises. Within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Thailand ranks number one in automotive production contributing $US11.4 billion to the Thai economy and 12 percent to Thailand’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product), with the automotive industry being Thailand’s leading export sector. However, the automotive companies envisage the difficulty of cultural diversity to manage and coordinate. Therefore, cultural values from the milieu are inducted into the workplace and have a strong impact on both individual behavior and organizational effectiveness and must be direction at all levels for cross-cultural, organizational effectiveness to be achieved. It also became evident that natural disasters are frequent and highly disruptive to the global automotive supply chain and paces must be taken to countervailing the notable and continuing loss to economic growth and organizational effectiveness to both sector units and the global industry. The implementation of strategically placed, environmentally ‘habituated’, automotive parts logistics cache might be one solution to the problem. Given the crucial importance of this sector to the economy of the region and the global supply chain, the researchers surveyed 220 managers using a 7-point Likert scale questionnaire within the multinational industrial clusters of Thailand’s ‘Detroit of Asia’ Eastern Seaboard region. Using Structural Equation Modelling to test the 11 variables on Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management and Organizational Effectiveness in a cross-cultural context, it was determined that collaboration within the supply chain and the exchange of information can reduce uncertainty, with trust being a key ingredient to a JV’s success. Communication (0.836), trust (0.834) and collaboration (0.824) were ranked as significant components of cross-cultural Supply Chain Management effectiveness. The research also confirmed that the hypothesized difficulty from cultural diversity is difficult to manage and to coordinate. Analysis also confirmed the ongoing and significant problems to the global automotive supply chain by natural disasters and the consequential economic losses.
Research and Application of Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies in Determining and Forecasting Land Use Changes by Markov Chain in Y Yen District - Nam Dinh Province
Authors: Le Giang Thi , Nguyen Thuan Duc , Tran Vinh Quoc 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The land's natural resources are invaluable and a requisite for the existence and development of humans and other organisms on Earth. In recent years, under the strong impact of new directions in economic and social development, the demand for land has been increasing. The percentage of land used for residential living, transportation, irrigation and infrastructure tends to increase, while the share of agricultural land is continuously decreasing. Consequently, the allocation and efficient use of land is one of the most important concerns in order to enable sustainable development, environmental protection and ecology. Therefore, research to determine the volatility and changing trends in land use is necessary. This study uses remote sensing and GIS technology, combined with the Markov Chain to determine variation and forecast the changes in land use in the Y Yen district of the Nam Dinh province of Vietnam. This will create a basis for helping land managers grasp the situation in local land use management.
Study of Customer Satisfaction with Living Conditions in New Apartment Buildings
Authors: Lepkova Natalija , Butkiene Egle , Bełej Miroslaw 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The article aims to analyze the Lithuanian housing market and to look into the satisfaction of people with living conditions in new apartment buildings on this market. The article presents the concept of customer satisfaction in construction and the criteria that define the quality of dwellings; the benefits, consequences, merits and demerits of the assessment of customer satisfaction are also named. A survey of customer satisfaction helped to evaluate the quality of dwellings according to their technical and functional parameters, as well as the degree of cooperation between customers and contractors/builders. The customer satisfaction index (CSI) and the degree of loyalty were calculated, and then a customer satisfaction matrix was built up.
Some Aspects of Local Real Estate Taxes as an Instrument of Land Use Management
Authors: Źróbek Sabina , Manzhynski Siarhei , Zysk Elżbieta , Rassokha Yauheni 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
Economic and financial instruments are a very important group of tools for supporting local entrepreneurship. The broadest group among them are local taxes. Real estate taxes are considered by local governments, on the one hand, as a tool for promoting the effective development of real estate, and on the other, as a reliable source of income to the local budget.
The functioning of every tax system can be analyzed by applying different criteria. The most typically evaluated criteria are: economic efficiency, equity, transparency, collectability and revenue production. These criteria are often in conflict with one another, one of the reasons for this fact being, according to the research conducted by the authors of this paper, the base of taxation. It is generally believed that the value of real property is a much more reliable tax basis than its size.
It was our intention to verify this opinion. Having reviewed the available literature and thoroughly analyzed the Polish and Belarussian real estate tax systems, we concluded that the first of the two systems has no definite advantages over the other. For example, the ad valorem tax better stimulates intensive use of land, but, on the other hand, may negatively affect its sustainable development. The main reason for this fact is the specificity of real estate as the object of taxation. The object of taxation exists regardless of its economic state and performance, thus taxes have to be paid whether or not there is any income or profit. Given the nature and possible functions of real estate and the priorities of local authorities, the concept of just taxation is also socially relative.
Optimizing Energy Consumption in Building Designs Using Building Information Model (BIM)
Authors: Egwunatum Samuel , Joseph-Akwara Esther , Akaigwe Richard 
Published: October 2016

AbstractGiven the ability of a Building Information Model (BIM) to serve as a multi-disciplinary data repository, this paper seeks to explore and exploit the sustainability value of Building Information Modelling/models in delivering buildings that require less energy for their operation, emit less CO2and at the same time provide a comfortable living environment for their occupants. This objective was achieved by a critical and extensive review of the literature covering: (1) building energy consumption, (2) building energy performance and analysis, and (3) building information modeling and energy assessment. The literature cited in this paper showed that linking an energy analysis tool with a BIM model helped project design teams to predict and create optimized energy consumption. To validate this finding, an in-depth analysis was carried out on a completed BIM integrated construction project using the Arboleda Project in the Dominican Republic. The findings showed that the BIM-based energy analysis helped the design team achieve the world’s first 103% positive energy building. From the research findings, the paper concludes that linking an energy analysis tool with a BIM model helps to expedite the energy analysis process, provide more detailed and accurate results as well as deliver energy-efficient buildings. The study further recommends that the adoption of a level 2 BIM and the integration of BIM in energy optimization analyse should be made compulsory for all projects irrespective of the method of procurement (government-funded or otherwise) or its size.
Differentiation of fen bedrock in the Mrągowo Lakeland (NE Poland) in relation to Pleistocene terrain morphogenesis
Authors: Lemkowska Bożena 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The Mrągowo Lake District (NE Poland) with the area of 182 800 hectares was formed in 1/3 during the Poznań phase (POZ) of the Vistulian glaciation, and in 2/3 in the Pomeranian phase (POM) of that glaciation. A number of fens in the Mrągowo Lake District is 1164, and they occupy 5.9% of its total area. Majority of fens (1018) with an area of 8620 ha is located in the zone of POM phase, and the remaining fens (146) occupying 2157 ha occur within the zone of POZ phase. Peatlands cover 3.5% of area of POZ phase and 7% of area of POM phase. The mean size of fens in the Mrągowo Lake District is 9.3 ha (mean size in POZ phase zone is 14.8 ha and in POM zone – 8.5 ha). Limnic deposits predominate in the bedrock of fens (92.5% of the total number of fens). Originally, lakes occupied 11% of the Mrągowo Lake District, of which 1/2 was transformed into fens. More than 50% of peatlands developed on organic gyttja, 27% on calcareous gyttja, and almost 14% on mineral gyttja. About 7.5% of fens formed as a result of paludification.
Impact of Distance from the Forest Edge on The Wild Bee Diversity on the Northern Slope of Mount Slamet
Authors: Widhiono Imam , Sudiana Eming 
Published: October 2016

<p>In agricultural landscape in northern slope of Mount Slamet, diversity of wild bee species as pollinator depend on forested habitats. This study aimed to assess the effects of distance from the forest edge on the diversity of wild bees on strawberry and tomato crops. This study was conducted from July 2014 to October 2014. The experimental fields contained tomato and strawberry with a total area of 4 ha (2 ha each) and divided into five plots based on distance from the forest edge (0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 m). Wild bee was catched with kite netting in 7.00 -9.00 in ten consecutive days. Wild bee diversity differed according to distance from the forest edge, the highest value was at 0 m for strawberry plots (H’ = 2.008, E = 0.72 and Chao1= 16) and for tomato plots, the highest diversity was at 50 m from the forest edge (H’ = 2.298, E = 0.95 and Chao1= 11) and the lowest was at 200 m in both plots. Wild bee species richness and abundance decreased with distance, resulting in the minimum diversity and abundance of wild bee at 200 m from forest edge in both crops.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Cite</strong></p><p>Widhiono, I., &amp; Sudiana, E. (2016). Impact of Distance from the Forest Edge on The Wild Bee Diversity on the Northern Slope of Mount Slamet. <em>Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology &amp; Biology Education</em>, 8(2), 148-154.</p>
Characterization of Three Species of Thrips on Weeping Fig, Nutmeg, and Marine Seruni Plants Based on Mtcoi DNA Sequences
Authors: Kurniawaty Nia , Hidayat Purnama , Rauf Aunu 
Published: October 2016

<p>Thrips are widely reported as pests in vegetable crops. However, the existence of Phlaeothripidae members has a less concern in Indonesia. Phlaeothripidae is the only family of Tubulifera Suborder and some reports suggested that they had potential to be pests in several crops due to their ability to roll up and to make galls on leaves. The first step in pest management attempt is to identify the pest accurately and quickly, so the pest management can be on target and more efficient. One of the identification methods is the molecular identification using DNA barcoding techniques. This study aimed to characterize and to compare species thrips in banyan, nutmeg, and marine seruni based on their molecular characteristics. This research was conducted in Bogor and Kuningan. The process of molecular characterization consisteds of four steps DNA total extraction, amplification by using PCR, COI gene sequence, and data analysis. PCR programme was succesfully to amplified mt<em>COI</em> gene fragment at 710 bp. The length of mt<em>COI </em>gene of <em>Gynaikothrips uzeli, Haplothrips ganglbaueri</em>, and <em>Pseudophilothrips ichini</em> were 704, 686, and 702 bp dominated by A and T bases with nucleotide variation value of 27.8%. This results confirmed that molecular characterization using mt<em>COI </em>gene mitochondrial had successfully supported the morphological data. </p><p><strong>How to Cite</strong></p><p>Kurniawaty, N., Hidayat, P. &amp; Rauf, A. (2016). Characterization of Three Species of Thrips on Banyan, Nutmeg, and Marine Seruni Plants Based on Coi Gene. <em>Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology &amp; Biology Education</em>, 8(2), 185-192.</p>
Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome: a rare cause of postprandial hypoglycemia
Authors: Sahni Pooja , Trivedi Nitin , Omer Abdulkadir 
Published: October 2016

SummaryA 65-year-old obese Caucasian woman presented with symptomatic postprandial hypoglycemic episodes, resolution of symptoms with carbohydrate intake and significantly elevated anti-insulin antibody levels. She did not have any evidence for the use of oral antidiabetic medications, insulin, herbal substances, performing strenuous exercise or history of bariatric surgery. Fingerstick blood glucose readings revealed blood sugar of 35 mg/dL and 48 mg/dL, when she had these symptoms. Her medical history was significant for morbid obesity, hypothyroidism and gastro esophageal reflux disease. Her home medications included levothyroxine, propranolol and omeprazole. A blood sample obtained during the symptoms revealed the following: fingerstick blood sugar 38 mg/dL, venous blood glucose 60 mg/dL (normal (n): 70–99 mg/dL), serum insulin 202 IU/mL (n: <21), proinsulin 31.3 pmol/L (n: <28.9), C-peptide 8 ng/mL (n: 0.9–7), beta-hydroxybutyrate 0.12 mmol/L (n: 0.02–0.27) anti-insulin antibody >45.4 U/mL (n: <0.4). The result obtained while screening for serum sulfonylurea and meglitinides was negative. The repeated episodes of postprandial hypoglycemia associated with significantly elevated anti-insulin antibodies led to a diagnosis of insulin antibody syndrome (IAS). Significant improvement of hypoglycemic symptoms and lower anti-insulin antibody levels (33 U/mL) was noted on nutritional management during the following 6 months. Based on a report of pantoprazole-related IAS cases, her omeprazole was switched to a H2 receptor blocker. She reported only two episodes of hypoglycemia, and anti-insulin antibody levels were significantly lower at 10 U/mL after the following 12-month follow-up.Learning points:Initial assessment of the Whipple criteria is critical to establish the clinical diagnosis of hypoglycemia accurately.Blood sugar monitoring with fingerstick blood glucose method can provide important information during hypoglycemia workup.Autoimmune hypoglycemia is a rare cause of hypoglycemia, which can be diagnosed on high index of clinical suspicion and systematic evaluation.
La paridad del poder adquisitivo: nueva evidencia para Colombia y Latinoamérica
Authors: Lorduy Herrera Orlando 
Published: October 2016

El problema de la relación entre los precios y los tipos de cambio en la economía internacional ha transcendido el tiempo muy a pesar de que a nivel teórico existe una tendencia generalizada a creer que dicha relación es una ley económica fundamental derivada de la ley de un solo precio, y que es conocida como la paridad del poder adquisitivo (PPA). En este trabajo se hace una nueva revisión empírica del cumplimiento de la PPA para Colombia en comparación con algunos países latinoamericanos de los que se dispone de información suficiente (Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Ecuador, México, Perú y Venezuela). El periodo de referencia va desde 1970 hasta 2011 con datos mensuales. Se utilizan las técnicas más recientes para el análisis de cointegración en panel de datos. Los resultados muestran que existe evidencia de la presencia de una relación de paridad de largo plazo para estas economías que, en el papel, son bastante similares en cuanto a estructura económica e idiosincrasia.
Concentración regional de la población por Niveles de riqueza hídrica en Colombia
Authors: Correa Assmus Gustavo 
Published: October 2016

<p>Diferentes manifestaciones sociales, económicas y ambientales, han modificado los intereses de acceso al agua en Colombia, por ello, el objetivo del presente artículo pretende establecer el grado de relación entre la concentración poblacional y la riqueza de la oferta natural de agua en las cinco regiones naturales de Colombia. La metodología y método toman en cuenta: 1) compilar estadísticas sobre la oferta hídrica y el crecimiento poblacional. 2) formular matemáticamente la distribución hídrica, la distribución poblacional y el índice de concentración, lo cual permite establecer sesgos regionales de carácter social y ambiental de manera sinérgica. Los resultados evidencian la perdida de primacía del agua frente a lo económico en términos de propiciar la concentración poblacional regional. Este fenómeno se manifiesta en la región andina de Colombia donde se encuentra la mayor concentración poblacional, la menor oferta hídrica y por lo tanto la mayor vulnerabilidad frente al abastecimiento hídrico, le sigue la región caribe y luego las demás regiones estudiadas.</p><p> </p>
Una nueva medida de capital humano como determinante del crecimiento económico. Un caso empírico por medio de la metodología de componentes principales
Authors: Laverde Rojas Henry , Guevara Fletcher Diego Andrés 
Published: October 2016

El presente documento evalúa una medida alternativa de capital humano en modelos de crecimiento económico dados los inconvenientes presentados en las estimaciones por mínimos cuadrados ordinarios. Este procedimiento se realiza mediante el método de análisis de componentes principales, el cual incorpora varios elementos relacionados con el capital humano –una de las variables fundamentales para el crecimiento económico según la teoría económica– y, de esta manera, superar varios problemas presentes en las variables educativas utilizadas tradicionalmente para medir este stock, haciéndola mucho más acertada desde una perspectiva conceptual. La medida es evaluada y contrastada en regresiones tradicionales de sección cruzada para 91 países en el periodo 1970-2011. Los resultados avalan las bondades de la variable, particularmente cuando se controla por países de África subsahariana
Next-Generation Sequencing-Based Approaches for Mutation Mapping and Identification inCaenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Doitsidou Maria , Jarriault Sophie , Poole Richard J 
Published: October 2016

AbstractThe use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized the way phenotypic traits are assigned to genes. In this review, we describe NGS-based methods for mapping a mutation and identifying its molecular identity, with an emphasis on applications in Caenorhabditis elegans. In addition to an overview of the general principles and concepts, we discuss the main methods, provide practical and conceptual pointers, and guide the reader in the types of bioinformatics analyses that are required. Owing to the speed and the plummeting costs of NGS-based methods, mapping and cloning a mutation of interest has become straightforward, quick, and relatively easy. Removing this bottleneck previously associated with forward genetic screens has significantly advanced the use of genetics to probe fundamental biological processes in an unbiased manner.
Darwin’s Influence on Mendel: Evidence from a New Translation of Mendel’s Paper
Authors: Fairbanks Daniel J , Abbott Scott 
Published: October 2016

AbstractGregor Mendel’s classic paper, Versuche über Pflanzen-Hybriden (Experiments on Plant Hybrids), was published in 1866, hence 2016 is its sesquicentennial. Mendel completed his experiments in 1863 and shortly thereafter began compiling the results and writing his paper, which he presented in meetings of the Natural Science Society in Brünn in February and March of 1865. Mendel owned a personal copy of Darwin’s Origin of Species, a German translation published in 1863, and it contains his marginalia. Its publication date indicates that Mendel’s study of Darwin’s book could have had no influence while he was conducting his experiments but its publication date coincided with the period of time when he was preparing his paper, making it possible that Darwin’s writings influenced Mendel’s interpretations and theory. Based on this premise, we prepared a Darwinized English translation of Mendel’s paper by comparing German terms Mendel employed with the same terms in the German translation of Origin of Species in his possession, then using Darwin’s counterpart English words and phrases as much as possible in our translation. We found a substantially higher use of these terms in the final two (10th and 11th) sections of Mendel’s paper, particularly in one key paragraph, where Mendel reflects on evolutionary issues, providing strong evidence of Darwin’s influence on Mendel.
The Evolutionary Origin and Genetic Makeup of Domestic Horses
Authors: Librado Pablo , Fages Antoine , Gaunitz Charleen , Leonardi Michela , Wagner Stefanie , Khan Naveed , Hanghøj Kristian , Alquraishi Saleh A , Alfarhan Ahmed H , Al-Rasheid Khaled A , Der Sarkissian Clio , Schubert Mikkel , Orlando Ludovic 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The horse was domesticated only 5.5 KYA, thousands of years after dogs, cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. The horse nonetheless represents the domestic animal that most impacted human history; providing us with rapid transportation, which has considerably changed the speed and magnitude of the circulation of goods and people, as well as their cultures and diseases. By revolutionizing warfare and agriculture, horses also deeply influenced the politico-economic trajectory of human societies. Reciprocally, human activities have circled back on the recent evolution of the horse, by creating hundreds of domestic breeds through selective programs, while leading all wild populations to near extinction. Despite being tightly associated with humans, several aspects in the evolution of the domestic horse remain controversial. Here, we review recent advances in comparative genomics and paleogenomics that helped advance our understanding of the genetic foundation of domestic horses.