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Higher Education Students’ Perceptions of Environmental Issues and Media Coverage
Authors: Keinonen Tuula , Palmberg Irmeli , Kukkonen Jari , Yli-Panula Eija , Persson Christel , Vilkonis Rytis 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
This study aims to find higher education students’ perceptions about environmental issues and how the perceptions are related to perceptions of media coverage. This study investigates higher education students’ perceptions of the seriousness of environmental issues and their relation to perceptions of media coverage. Higher education students perceived a global problem, lack of clean water, as most serious environmental problem. Media has had an effect on students’ perceptions on environmental issues: when students perceived the problem as serious they also perceived the information in media concerning it appropriate. Students perceived that the media underestimate and obscure some environmental problems such as biological diversity and global warming. It was concluded that higher education educators need more knowledge of students’, future decision makers’ concerns and perceptions about environmental issues to develop more effective teaching practices in higher education. Through education environmental issues literacy, which is a precursor for engaged protection of the environment, can be fostered. This study offers some insights into higher education students’ perceptions of the media’s role in environmental issues.
Using Photovoice to Explore Environmental Sustainability Across Languages and Cultures
Authors: Cook Kristin , Brown Alan , Ballard Genny 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Though work in the area of photovoice (in which students take photos to structure a dialogue that can serve to advance social action as the community responds to the participants’ perspectives and locates them in solution-generation) has been conducted in science education research to focus on learner’s experiences, little has been done to showcase community members’ perspectives resulting from the photovoice experience—though it is here that photovoice holds the most potential to effect positive change locally. The research presented here, conducted during a study abroad course taught in Costa Rica, seeks to understand the ways in which the experience of photovoice stimulated an understanding of and connection to local sustainability issues and to those for whom these issues are most pressing. The study involves a cross-cultural and cross-linguistic exchange of ideas regarding sustainable crop development between study abroad students and community members in a rural mountain town in Costa Rica. Results indicated that the experience of photovoice broadened and enriched all participants’ understanding of environmental sustainability—university students and local residents—as well as inspired critique of socio-scientific issues of personal relevance and impact. Photovoice is thus presented as a rich and engaging instructional technique that also serves as a community participation tool with potential for connecting students and communities from distinct cultures and languages.
The Spiritual Dimension of Education – Addressing Issues of Identity and Belonging
Authors: de Souza Marian 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
In a shrinking world where events across the globe become relevant for the lives of masses of people regardless of the distances that divide them, some serious issues have arisen which have particular significance for education policies and practice. Too many children are growing up against a backdrop of polarised views and attitudes which is a cause for concern in many countries where societies are characterized by racial, cultural and religious diversity.
This article explores some critical concepts that are pertinent to contemporary Australia and uses research findings and content analysis to problematize the issue. It argues that there is clear evidence that the health and wellbeing of children and young people is being affected by exposure to prejudicial attitudes which can be linked to the diversity that has become a sustaining feature of many contemporary societies and it has had serious consequences for their identity and sense of belonging. It proposes that one way of addressing these issues is through education that addresses the relational dimension of students’ lives which is expressed through their connectedness to all others, that is, their spiritual natures. Finally, it identifies some features of such an educational system.
External Segment Reporting in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Obradović Vladimir , Karapavlović Nemanja 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The purpose of the research in this paper is to examine the regulation and practices of external segment reporting in the Republic of Serbia. The importance of research stems from a great potential usefulness of segment information for investors and creditors. The analysis of regulation suggests that the Republic of Serbia has high-quality and internationally recognized basis of external segment reporting – IFRS 8. However, there is a room for improvement of IFRS 8. The analysis of practices, conducted on a sample of 500 companies, shows that companies in the Republic of Serbia, in general, do not attach great importance to the disclosure of segment information in financial statements. The practices are quite miscellaneous, which is a consequence of the flexibility of IFRS 8, but also an incomplete compliance with IFRS 8. By applying statistical techniques we have examined whether the practices of external segment reporting are related to characteristics of companies, which makes the originality of the paper. We have found that financial institutions disclose more extensive quantitative segment information in relation to other companies in the Republic of Serbia, and that companies with higher assets disclose more extensive segment information. The research indicates that there is a significant room for improving the practices of external segment reporting in the Republic of Serbia. The research results may be useful for regulators of financial reporting and preparers and auditors of financial statements.
On Ostrowski type inequalities
Authors: Agarwal Ravi P. , Luo Min-Jie , Raina R.K. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractIn this paper, new forms of Ostrowski type inequalities are established for a general class of fractional integral operators. The main results are used to derive Ostrowski type inequalities involving the familiar Riemann-Liouville fractional integral operators and other important integral operators. We further obtain similar types of inequalities for the integral operators whose kernels are the Fox-Wright generalized hypergeometric function. Several consequences and special cases of some of the results including applications to Stolarsky’s means are also pointed out.
Entire and meromorphic solutions of linear difference equations
Authors: Dyavanal Renukadevi S. , Mathai Madhura M. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
In this paper, we shall investigate the existence of finite order entire and meromorphic solutions of linear difference equation of the form

$$f^n (z) + p(z)f^{n - 2} (z) + L(z,f) = h(z)$$

where L(z, f) is linear difference polynomial in f(z), p(z) is non-zero polynomial and h(z) is a meromorphic function of finite order. We also consider finite order entire solution of linear difference equation of the form

$$f^n (z) + p(z)L(z,f) = r(z)e^{q(z)}$$

where r(z) and q(z) are polynomials.
Ulam-Hyers stability theorem by tripled fixed point theorem
Authors: Gupta Animesh 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis paper deals with tripled fixed point theorem, and the approach is based on Perov-type fixed point theorem for contractions in metric spaces endowed with vector-valued metrics. We are also study Ulam-Hyers stability results for the tripled fixed points of a triple of contractive type single-valued and respectively multi-valued operators on complete metric spaces.
On second order nonlocal boundary value problem at resonance
Authors: Szymańska-Dębowska Katarzyna 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
This work is devoted to the existence of solutions for a system of nonlocal resonant boundary value problem

$$\matrix{{x'' = f(t,x),} \hfill & {x'(0) = 0,} \hfill & {x'(1) = {\int_0^1 {x(s)dg(s)},} }} $$

where f : [0, 1] × ℝk → ℝk is continuous and g : [0, 1] → ℝk is a function of bounded variation.
Improved oscillation criteria for second order nonlinear delay difference equations with non-positive neutral term
Authors: Thandapani E. , Selvarangam S. , Rama R. , Madhan M. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractIn this paper, we present some oscillation criteria for second order nonlinear delay difference equation with non-positive neutral term of the form$$\Delta (a_n (\Delta z_n )^\alpha ) + q_n f(x_{n - \sigma } ) = 0,\;\;\;n \ge n_0 > 0,$$wherezn=xn−pnxn−τ, andαis a ratio of odd positive integers. Examples are provided to illustrate the results. The results obtained in this paper improve and complement to some of the existing results.
Tissue disinfection for preparation of Dendrobium in vitro culture
Authors: Teixeira da Silva Jaime A. , Winarto Budi , Dobránszki Judit , Cardoso Jean Carlos , Zeng Songjun 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Establishing an aseptic in vitro culture for Dendrobium, or for any plant in fact, is the most important step towards developing an effective in vitro tissue culture including micropropagation protocol. Success in initial aseptic culture will contribute to the successful production of in vitro cultures that may involve the initiation or formation of callus and/or protocorm-like bodies (PLBs), the induction, regeneration or multiplication of shoots, and the preparation and proliferation of plantlets suitable for acclimatization. The initiation of an aseptic culture is closely related to the appropriate selection of an explant source and its preparation, including its (in vivo) pre-treatment if necessary and subsequent disinfection procedures. Care in the choice of explant and the application of an appropriate disinfection protocol can successfully reduce, or eliminate, contamination in in vitro cultures while reducing the negative impact on plant tissues and plantlet regeneration. Many unique aseptic culture procedures for Dendrobium genus have been reported in the literature, very often specific to particular tissues or genotypes, and this review not only highlights the details of such protocols, but also provides practical advice for novice – and even seasoned – orchidologists who wish to research Dendrobium in vitro, although it is cautioned that there is currently no universal aseptic culture procedure that can be applied to all conditions, all explants or all genotypes.
Tree stems from terrestrial laser scanner measurements
Authors: Kuusk Andres , Lang Mait , Märdla Silja , Pisek Jan 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) measurements were carried out in mature birch, pine, and spruce stands in Järvselja, Estonia. The structure of stands has been previously studied. A simple special clustering procedure is developed for automatic detection of stem positions and estimation of tree stem dimensions from the TLS point cloud. Tree stem diameter at breast height (DBH), vertical profile of stem and size distribution of DBH is estimated with high precision in the pine stand where the second growth tree layer is almost missing. The presence of second growth limits estimating stem dimensions accurately in the birch stand, and the procedure fails in the dense spruce stand of rich undergrowth and low dead branches. In such stands the TLS measurements should be done in dense grid with short-range sounding setup only. The developed procedure is undemanding for computers and can be applied on simple PC-s.
Why do we need a research and demonstration area of forest management planning at Järvselja?
Authors: Korjus Henn , Põllumäe Priit , Kangur Ahto 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Changes in the society have created a need for a systematic approach in forestry combining forest management, timber harvest analysis, research and demonstration of new technologies. A research and demonstration area is an option for explaining and visualising frameworks of forest design, modelling and planning in the real nature. A research and demonstration area of forest management planning can be defined as a forested landscape that combines various forest uses and aims to ensure and explain forest management strategies as well as conservation of ecosystems and natural resources. A suitable area for creating the research and demonstration area of forest management planning is at Järvselja Training and Experimental Forest Centre in Estonia. It has naturally diverse forests and these include also habitats of several rare and endangered species and already comprise different sets of nature conservation areas. The centre has been used for forestry higher education and research for over 90 years and therefore all essential infrastructure has been developed including dormitories and lecture rooms for field training as well as different nature paths, old field experiments (e.g. initial spacing and thinning experiments) and new modern research facilities. Forest management plans and inventory data since 1922 still exist for the area. The area at Järvselja is expected to demonstrate present studies and research work in the most comprehensive way as well as the implications to forest management and the newest technologies in forest management and planning. Different systems and techniques of forest management can be studied and demonstrated to the wider public by establishing the research and demonstration area of forest management planning at Järvselja.
Mathematical aspects of the kriging applied on landslide in Halenkovice (Czech Republic)
Authors: Zůvala Robert , Fišerová Eva , Marek Lukáš 
Published: June 2016

AbstractKriging is one of the geostatistical techniques for spatial data analysis that is usually used for a modelling of natural phenomena or a creation of digital elevation models. In this paper, we introduce kriging methods in the context of a landslide modelling in time. The proposed procedure, as well as most of the statistical methods, is designed for complete data sets,
Adsorption of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) on chemically aged biochars
Authors: Ghaffar Abdul , Abbas Ghulam 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Biochar offers not only agro-economic advantages, but it is also a low-cost alternative sorbent to remove water pollutants. With the passage of time and environmental exposure, biochar undergoes different biogeochemical transformations causing changes in their surface properties and composition. However, the changes in the adsorption behavior of aged biochars, under environmental conditions and efficacy of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are still not clear. The biochar samples were prepared at two temperatures (300°C and 500°C) from peanut-shell biomass and their aging was simulated by chemical oxidation (with H2SO4/HNO3 mixture). The characteristics of the peanut-shell derived primary biochars and oxidized biochars were examined by CHN elemental analyzer, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier-transformed (DRIFT) spectroscopy and the Brunauer-Emmet-Teller method. The oxidation introduced various functional groups to biochar surfaces, but inhibited adsorption due to the formation of three dimensional water clusters. The adsorption of PAEs on biochar was a cumulative influence of hydrophobic interactions and surface chemistry. Biochars obtained at 300°C and 500°C were distinct in their molecular structure and thus anticipated to pose different sorbent characteristics. The results suggested that exposure to different environments could cause imminent aging and influence the biochars regarding sorption properties.
Dynamic organization of the mitochondrial protein import machinery
Authors: Straub Sebastian P. , Stiller Sebastian B. , Wiedemann Nils , Pfanner Nikolaus 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Mitochondria contain elaborate machineries for the import of precursor proteins from the cytosol. The translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane (TOM) performs the initial import of precursor proteins and transfers the precursors to downstream translocases, including the presequence translocase and the carrier translocase of the inner membrane, the mitochondrial import and assembly machinery of the intermembrane space, and the sorting and assembly machinery of the outer membrane. Although the protein translocases can function as separate entities in vitro, recent studies revealed a close and dynamic cooperation of the protein import machineries to facilitate efficient transfer of precursor proteins in vivo. In addition, protein translocases were found to transiently interact with distinct machineries that function in the respiratory chain or in the maintenance of mitochondrial membrane architecture. Mitochondrial protein import is embedded in a regulatory network that ensures protein biogenesis, membrane dynamics, bioenergetic activity and quality control.
A computational analysis of the genetic and transcript diversity at the kallikrein locus
Authors: Lai John , An Jiyuan , Srinivasan Srilakshmi , Clements Judith A. , Batra Jyotsna 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The kallikrein related peptidase gene family (KLKs) comprises 15 genes located between 19q13.3-13.4. KLKs have chymotrypsin and/or trypsin like activity, but the tissue/organ expression profile of each KLK varies considerably. Thus, the role of KLKs in human biology is also very diverse, and the deregulation of their function results in a wide-range of diseases. Here, we have cataloged the transcript (variants and fusions) and genetic (single nucleotide polymorphisms, small insertions/deletions, copy number variations (CNVs), and short tandem repeats) diversity at the KLK locus, providing a data set for researchers to explore the mechanisms through which KLK function may be deregulated. We reveal that the KLK locus hosts 85 fusion transcripts, and 80 variant transcripts. Interestingly, some fusion transcripts comprise up to 6 KLK genes. Our analysis of genetic variations of 2504 individuals from the 1000 Genome Project indicated that the KLK locus is rich in genetic diversity, with some fusion transcripts harboring over 1000 single nucleotide variations. We also found evidence from the literature linking 2387 KLK genetic variants with many types of diseases. Finally, genotyping data from the 131 KLK genetic variants in the NCI-60 cancer cell lines is provided as a resource for the cancer and KLK field.
Categorization of Korean Language Collections Level of North American Research Universities
Authors: Cho Jane 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
As a result of increased interest in the international status and culture of Korea, Koreanology is growing among research universities in the North American region. Though the number of Korean language collections is increasing, it is still at a level of one-seventh and one-fourth of Sinology and Japanology, respectively. Taking the overall view of the status of Korean language collections operated by research universities in the North American region through statistical analysis, this study pinpointed the library clusters that the Korean government needs to support strategically by categorizing their advancement forms. As a result, it was found that there are universities which have a high potential for Koreanology to advance as the setup level of the major is high, but they have low library operation levels, and in such clusters there is no librarian specialized in Koreanology.
Understanding Chinese Undergraduates’ Continuance Intention to Use Mobile Book-Reading Apps: An Integrated Model and Empirical Study
Authors: Hu Jiming , Zhang Yin 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Most existing research on usage behaviour of mobile book-reading applications (apps) has focused on exploring users’ initial acceptance; there has been a lack of understanding of the factors that affect user loyalty towards mobile book-reading apps that would reveal Chinese undergraduates’ behaviour patterns in using mobile apps. This study was designed to fill this gap by investigating Chinese undergraduates’ continuance intentions towards mobile book-reading apps. The study employed the expectation-confirmation model and technology acceptance model in conjunction with the perception of experiential value to derive an integrated model, followed by an empirical study to validate the model and better understand usage intention of the users of mobile book-reading apps. Survey data were collected from 390 Chinese undergraduates who had previous experience with mobile book-reading apps. The research model was examined using the SmartPLS 2.0 software. Structural equation modelling was used for hypotheses testing and path analysis was used to present the analytical results. The results of this study suggest that perceived usefulness and satisfaction directly influence continuance intention. User satisfaction plays a crucial intervening role in continuance intention from perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and confirmation of users’ expectations. User satisfaction is significantly influenced by expectation confirmation and perceived usefulness, as well as the perceived experiential values. The integrated model in this study successfully establishes the key factors that contribute to continuance intention towards mobile book-reading apps; the model offers a lens for understanding Chinese undergraduates’ apps use behaviour that has practical applications for developing better and more sustainable mobile book-reading apps among this user group.
Intra- and Inter-institutional Collaborative Pairing Trends of LIS Field in South Korea
Authors: Park Ji-Hong , Nam Eunkyung 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis study investigates the collaborative pairing patterns of the library and information science (LIS) field in South Korea at both intra- and inter-institutional levels. It is necessary to examine this timely topic considering the recent increasing trend of research collaboration in Korea. The network comes from the articles published in eight Korean LIS journals from 2008 to 2012. The network consists of one large component, nine small components with more than two nodes, and five isolated nodes having intra-institutional co-authorship. The largest component is a small world network but the density is low due to many low degree nodes. Central institutions were analysed using the centrality measure of social network analysis and tended to have co-authorship with various institutions and collaborative partnerships with other institutions in the network. It can be concluded that the distribution of intra- and inter-institutional co-authorship, institution type, regional features and core collaborative authors are influential factors in collaborative pairing. Institutions that have a high degree of centrality and betweenness centrality affect other institutions in their collaborative pairing. The result can be used to analyse co-authorship from diverse perspectives and facilitate active co-authorship at an institutional level.
A class of tridiagonal operators associated to some subshifts
Authors: Hernández-Becerra Christian , Itzá-Ortiz Benjamín A. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
We consider a class of tridiagonal operators induced by not necessary pseudoergodic biinfinite sequences. Using only elementary techniques we prove that the numerical range of such operators is contained in the convex hull of the union of the numerical ranges of the operators corresponding to the constant biinfinite sequences; whilst the other inclusion is shown to hold when the constant sequences belong to the subshift generated by the given biinfinite sequence. Applying recent results by S. N. Chandler-Wilde et al. and R. Hagger, which rely on limit operator techniques, we are able to provide more general results although the closure of the numerical range needs to be taken.