bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
University–industry relationships in developing countries: Opportunities and challenges in Algeria, Indonesia, Malaysia and India
Authors: Saad Mohammed , Datta Surja , Razak Azley Abd 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
This article is aimed at investigating the various opportunities as well as the challenges faced by National Systems of Higher Education in aligning themselves with the requirement of National and Regional Innovation Systems in developing countries. It achieves this by comparing various practices of university–industry relationship across four different countries, investigating the links of these universities with regional and/or national systems of innovation and their position within the three-stage evolutionary process (statist, laissez-faire and hybrid) of the Triple Helix system. The article argues that a healthy balance of diverse types of higher education institutions (HEIs) across regional and national levels in a country might be necessary for better national innovation performance.
Can Degrowth rescue Sub-Saharan Africa?
Authors: Qafa Mikel F. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Our planet has for long now shown signs that it has reached the exploitation stage where it cannot regenerate itself at the same rate at which it is being consumed. Sub-Saharan Africa now finds itself between two paradigms: the unachievable ‘sustainable economic growth’ and the Degrowth framework. Crisis always presents the best opportunities and this can be the time for the Global North to help Africa rectify poverty rates and inequalities that imperative growth could not. While growth becomes incompatible with environment protection, Degrowth seems to provide this forced compatibility. Understanding the truth behind ’growth’ semantics and income stratification can help address global problems without the need for economic growth.
Pembelajaran Luas Daerah Persegi Panjang Berdasarkan Standar Pengajaran National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa Kelas III SDN Dinoyo I Malang
Authors: Sulistiani Ika Ratih 
Published: August 2017

This research is analyzing the problem that faced by students of SD Negeri 1 Dinoyo Malang in difficulty of understanding rectangle area. According to the discussion with their teacher, it is found that the learning still not gives more chance to the students to find out the concept of rectangle area with their own ways. Moreover, some students are difficult in solving daily problem containing model of rectangle area. Therefore it needs great effort to build students understanding on the concept of rectangle area. One of effort that teacher can do is trying to apply the learning based on process standard NCTM. The aim of this research is to describe the learning of rectangle area based on process standard NCTM that believed can help student understanding. The learning process is done through five phases that each using Student Worksheet. The research yields: (1) the increasing of student activities quality from 85% (in the first cycle) to 90% (in the second cycle), (2) the raising of student understanding from 73.5% (in the first cycle) to 82.5% (in the second cycle), and (3) good response from students.
Keteramatan Sistem Deskriptor Kontinu
Authors: Musthofa Muhammad Wakhid , Suparwanto Ari 
Published: August 2017

In this paper the observability of continuous descriptor system of the form Ex(t)= Ax(t) Bu(t), x(0)=x0 will be studied, where E,A, and B are constant matrices that may be singular and u(t) is piecewise continuous function which is differentiated (m-1) times, where m is the degree of nilpotency system. Two definitions about observability of descriptor systems along with their characterizations given by Dai and Yip will be both discussed, then further the relationship and comparison between these characterizations will be presented.
Analisis Portofolio Optimum Saham Syariah Menggunakan Liquidity Adjusted Capital Asset Pricing Model (LCAPM)
Authors: Cahyati Nila 
Published: August 2017

Investasi mempunyai karakteristik antara return dan resiko. Pembentukan portofolio optimal digunakan untuk memaksimalkan keuntungan dan meminimumkan resiko. Liquidity Adjusted Capital Asset Pricing Model (LCAPM) merupakan metode pengembangan baru dari CAPM yang dipengaruhi likuiditas. Indikator likuiditas apabila digabungkan dengan metode CAPM dapat membantu memaksimalkan return dan meminimumkan resiko. Tujuan penelitian adalah membandingkan expected retun dan resiko saham serta mengetahui proporsi pada portofolio optimal. Sampel yang digunakan merupakan saham JII (Jakarta Islamic Index) periode Januari 2013 – November 2014. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa expected return portofolio LCAPM sebesar 0,0956 dengan resiko 0,0043 yang membentuk proporsi saham AALI (55,19%) dan saham PGAS (44,81%).
Rancang Bangun Vehicle Routing Problem Menggunakan Algoritma Tabu Search
Authors: Sulistiono Sulistiono , Mussafi Noor Saif Muhammad 
Published: August 2017

Pendistribusian produk berperan penting dalam dunia industri. Salah satu usaha yang dapat dilakukan perusahaan untuk mengoptimalkan pendistribusian produk adalah meminimalkan biaya tranportasi melalui penentuan rute optimal kendaraan yang disebut dengan VRP (Vehicle Routing Problem). Tujuan dari VRP adalah menentukan rute optimal yaitu rute dengan jarak minimum untuk mendistribusikan produk kepada konsumen. Salah satu variasi VRP adalah Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (CVRP), yaitu VRP dengan kendala kapasitas kendaraan. Kasus CVRP tersebut dapat diselesaikan dengan menggunakan Algoritma Tabu Search. Cara kerja Algoritma Tabu Search dimulai dengan penentuan initial solution menggunakan Nearest Neighbor, evaluasi move menggunakan metode 2-Opt, Relocated, dan Exchange, update Tabu List, kemudian apabila kriteria pemberhentian terpenuhi maka proses Algoritma Tabu Search berhenti jika tidak, maka kembali pada evaluasi move. Proses perhitungan Algoritma Tabu Search dilakukan secara manual dan rancang bangun menggunakan MATLAB pada PT Sinergi Bio Natural. Berdasarkan proses perhitungan manual dan rancang bangun diperoleh dua solusi optimal yaitu rute dengan jarak terpendek dengan total jarak optimal sebesar 101,1 km.
Model Matematika Minuman Keras
Authors: Abrori Muchammad 
Published: August 2017

Makalah ini membahas pembentukan model matematika jumlah alkohol sebagai komponen utama minuman keras dalam tubuh pengkonsumsinya. Lambung dan pembuluh darah menjadi dua kompartemen yang menyusun model. Penyusunan model memperhatikan pula pola konsumsi alkohol, yaitu meminum sekali maupun rutin. Selain itu diperhatikan pula kondisi lambung pengkonsumsinya, apakah kosong atau sudah terisi zat makanan. Hasilnya diperoleh model yang dapat digunakan untuk menganalisa perubahan jumlah alkohol baik di dalam lambung maupun di dalam pembuluh darah.
Synergistic inhibition effect of imidazoline derivative and potassium iodide on carbon steel corrosion in amidosulfuric acid solution
Authors: Mu Miaomiao , Chen Yaqiong , Yang Dong , Yan Aijun , Liao Qiangqiang 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe mixture of 2-undecyl-N-carboxymethyl-N-hydroxyethly imidazoline (UHCI) with potassium iodide (KI) as a corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 8% amidosulfuric acid solution was investigated by weight loss test and electrochemical methods. Results show that the combined inhibitor strongly inhibits the corrosion of 20# carbon steel in amidosulfuric acid solution, and the mixture with the mass ratio (UHCI:KI) of 9:1 has the best corrosion inhibition at a total concentration of 0.4%. The impedance spectra of carbon steel electrodes change from one time constant into two time constants when the mixture inhibitor adds into the blank solution, while the polarization curves indicate that the mixture behaves as a mixed type inhibitor. The mixture is found to follow the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, and the mechanism is chemisorption.
Synthesis and application of a novel core-shell-shell magnetic ion imprinted polymer as a selective adsorbent of trace amounts of silver ions
Authors: Jalilian Rahil , Taheri Alireza 
Published: August 2017

AbstractIon-imprinted polymer (IIP) technology has received considerable attention for its greatest potential application. In this work, a novel magnetic nano ion-imprinted polymer (MIIP) for the selective and sensitive pre-concentration of silver (I) ions were used. It was obtained using Fe3O4@SiO2@TiO2 nanoparticles as a magnetic support of adsorbent, Ag(I)-2,4-diamino-6-phenyl-1,3,5-triazine (DPT) complex as the template molecule and methacrylic acid (MAA), 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN), ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA), as the functional monomer, the radical initiator and crosslinker, respectively. The synthesized polymer nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET). Silver ions were separate from the polymer and measured by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). The maximum adsorption capacity of the novel imprinted adsorbent for Ag(I) was calculated to be 62.5 mg g−1. The developed method was applied to the preconcentration of the analyte in the water, radiology film and food samples, and satisfactory results were obtained.
Options for developing modernized geodetic datum for Nepal following the April 25, 2015 Mw7.8 Gorkha earthquake
Authors: Pearson Chris , Manandhar Niraj , Denys Paul 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Along with the damage to buildings and infrastructure, the April 25, 2015 Mw7.8 Gorkha earthquake caused significant deformation over a large area of eastern Nepal with displacements of over 2 m recorded in the vicinity of Kathmandu.
Nepal currently uses a classical datum developed in 1984 by the Royal (UK) Engineers in collaboration with the Nepal Survey Department. It has served Nepal well; however, the recent earthquakes have provided an impetus for developing a semi-dynamic datum that will be based on ITRF2014 and have the capacity to correct for tectonic deformation.
In the scenario we present here, the datum would be based on ITRF2014 with a reference epoch set some time after the end of the current sequence of earthquakes. The deformation model contains a grid of the secular velocity field combined with models of the Gorkha Earthquake and the May 12 Mw7.3 aftershock. We have developed a preliminary velocity field by collating GPS derived crustal velocities from four previous studies for Nepal and adjacent parts of China and India and aligning them to the ITRF. Patches for the co-seismic part of the deformation for the Gorkha earthquake and the May 12, 2015 Mw 7.2 aftershock are based on published dislocation models.
High order control would be a CORS network based around the existing Nepal GPS Array. Coordinates for existing lower order control would be determined by readjusting existing survey measurements and these would be combined with a series of new control stations spread throughout Nepal.
Reoccurrence of Bleeding of a Chronic Subdural Haematoma Following a Fall
Authors: Carretero Rafael García 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The case of a 60-year-old patient who presented with an acute-on-chronic subdural haematoma is reported. Chronic haematoma usually remains asymptomatic, and this is considered to be an unusual course of events. Trivial or minor injury may cause the cortical bridge veins and fragile vessels in the former haematoma to rupture with concomitant reoccurrence of bleeding. Old age, repeated traumatic brain injuries, brain atrophy, antiplatelet agents and oral anticoagulants such as warfarin are considered to be the underlying conditions to cause the reoccurrence of bleeding. However, our patient did not have any of those conditions.
Testing for Spatial Lag Effects in Varying Coefficient Spatial Autoregressive Models
Authors: Guo Shuang , Wei Chuanhua 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
This paper is concerned with testing for the varying coefficient spatial autoregressive models. Based on the profile likelihood estimation procedure, a profile generalized likelihood ratio test procedure is proposed to test spatial lag effects, and a residual-based bootstrap procedure is used to derive the p-value of the test. Some simulations are conducted to assess the performance of the test and the results are satisfactory.
Environmental Degradation and Economic Development in China: An Interrelated Governance Challenge
Authors: Amesheva Inna 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe author argues that the deterioration of the natural environment in China provides a persuasive reason to reorient China’s economic growth towards a more sustainable path. Reconciling the development and environment imperatives needs to become an urgent priority for the Chinese government in order to avert the cascading implications that will arise in terms of social unrest, loss of further development opportunities as well as deepening income inequality. This paper thus examines the inter-relationship between the current ecological challenge in China and the need for economic sustainability. It evaluates the extent of environmental damage in China and focuses on the environmental impact on development and social inequality. The paper then examines the recent legislative measures that have been taken by the Chinese government to address the problem of inefficient environmental monitoring. The author suggests that further reform is needed to achieve an economically and ecologically just pathway for China’s future. The paper therefore demonstrates that the environment–development challenge in China is mainly a challenge of governance. Resolving it will contribute to better environmental justice and development.
The crystal structure of carbonyl(2-oxopyridin-1(2H)-olato-κ
2
O,O′)-(diphenylcyclohexylphosphine-κ
P)rhodium(I), C24H25NO3PRh
Authors: Elmakki Mohammed A. , Alexander Orbett T. , Venter Gertruida J. S. , Venter Johan A. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
C24H25NO3PRh, orthorhombic, P212121 (no. 19), a = 9.5498(1) Å, b = 13.4996(2) Å, c = 17.428(3) Å, V = 2246.7(5) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0163, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0376, T = 100 K.
Dual pH-/temperature-responsive and fluorescent hydrogel for controlled drug delivery
Authors: Ye Wanli , Zhu Lidan , Xia Shan , Zhang Xiumei 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The purpose of this investigation is to develop a dual pH-/temperature-responsive and fluorescent hydrogel based on piperazine and Pluronic F127 (PF127). Firstly, polyurethane was synthesized using 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate, 1,4-bis(hydroxyethyl) piperazine, and PF127 by a step polymerization process. Erythrosine B (EB) is then incorporated into copolymers to offer a fluorescence property. The polyurethane-PF127-EB copolymer can spontaneously self-assemble into hydrogels with a great number of closely packed micelles, and the hydrogels also have the ability to undergo thermo-sensitive sol-gel phase transition above the critical gelation concentration. The gelation temperature can be adjusted near the physiological condition by modulating the concentration of the copolymer in an aqueous medium. The acid-titration curves indicate a good pH-responsive property, and the UV-vis and fluorescence spectra exhibit strong self-fluorescence signals for hydrogels. As a result, the hydrogels not only can serve as drug carriers but can also be utilized as fluorescence imaging probes in biomedical applications.
Techniques in the synthesis of mononuclear manganese complexes: a review
Authors: Ali Basharat , Shakir M. Rizwan , Iqbal Muhammad Adnan 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThis article describes an overview of the synthetic techniques and protocols for the preparation of new ligands and respective manganese (Mn) complexes to be tested for biomedical applications. Mn is an essential and biocompatible element, the complexes of which have diverse medicinal applications. The most significant use of Mn complexes is their application against reactive oxygen species in biological systems, and due to this, three Mn-incorporated complexes (AEOL-10150, EUK-134, and M40403) are already under clinical trials. Hence, the interest in synthesizing biologically active Mn complexes is rapidly increasing. Mn complexes are commonly synthesized using either water or ethanol as a reaction medium for their possible usage in biological systems. Using common Mn salts along with suitable organic ligand works well in the presence of little heat to obtain Mn complexes of interest.
Insights in pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis: nitric oxide may induce mitochondrial dysfunction of oligodendrocytes
Authors: Lan Minghong , Tang Xiaoyi , Zhang Jie , Yao Zhongxiang 
Published: August 2017

AbstractDemyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), are kinds of common diseases in the central nervous system (CNS), and originated from myelin loss and axonal damage. Oligodendrocyte dysfunction is the direct reason of demyelinating lesions in the CNS. Nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in the pathological process of demyelinating diseases. Although the neurotoxicity of NO is more likely mediated by peroxynitrite rather than NO itself, NO can impair oligodendrocyte energy metabolism through mediating the damaging of mitochondrial DNA, mitochondrial membrane and mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes. In the progression of MS, NO can mainly mediate demyelination, axonal degeneration and cell death. Hence, in this review, we extensively discuss endangerments of NO in oligodendrocytes (OLs), which is suggested to be the main mediator in demyelinating diseases, e.g. MS. We hypothesize that NO takes part in MS through impairing the function of monocarboxylate transporter 1, especially causing axonal degeneration. Then, it further provides a new insight that NO for OLs may be a reliable therapeutic target to ameliorate the course of demyelinating diseases.
Understanding the 2016 US Presidential Polls: The Importance of Hidden Trump Supporters
Authors: Enns Peter K. , Lagodny Julius , Schuldt Jonathon P. 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Following Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the 2016 US presidential election, the American Association for Public Opinion Research announced that “the polls clearly got it wrong” and noted that talk of a “crisis in polling” was already emerging. Although the national polls ended up being accurate, surveys just weeks before the election substantially over-stated Clinton’s lead and state polls showed systematic bias in favor of Clinton. Different explanations have been offered for these results, including non-response bias and late deciders. We argue, however, that these explanations cannot fully account for Trump’s underperformance in October surveys. Utilizing data from two national polls that we conducted in October of 2016 (n>2100 total) as well as 14 state-level polls from October, we find consistent evidence for the existence of “hidden” Trump supporters who were included in the surveys but did not openly express their intention to vote for Trump. Most notably, when we account for these hidden Trump supporters in our October survey data, both national and state-level analyses foreshadow Trump’s Election Day support. These results suggest that late-breaking campaign events may have had less influence than previously thought and the findings hold important implications for how scholars, media, and campaigns analyze future election surveys.
Divergence and convergence among the Ghana-Togo Mountain languages
Authors: Ameka Felix K. , Essegbey James 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe genetic unity and lineage of a group of fifteen languages spoken in the mountains of the Ghana-Togo border with an outlier across the Togo-Benin border have been debated for over a century. Some have concluded that they are not a genetic group. Instead they are a geographical and socio-cultural grouping (see Ian Maddieson 1998, Collapsing vowel harmony and doubly-articulated fricatives: Two myths about the phonology of Avatime. In Ian Maddieson & Thomas J. Hinnebusch (eds.),Language history and linguistic description in Africa, 155–166. Trenton: Africa World Press) or a typological grouping masquerading as a genetic unit (Roger Blench 2009, Do the Ghana-Togo mountain languages constitute a genetic group?Journal of West African Languages36(1/2). 19–36). This paper investigates the latter claim. We argue that even though the languages share some typological features, there is enormous diversity among the languages such that they do not constitute a typological grouping by themselves. We examine four phonological and twelve morpho-syntactic features to show the convergence and divergence among the languages. We argue that while some of the features are inherited from higher level proto languages e.g. the noun class systems, others are contact-induced and yet others in their specificities could be seen as arising due to internal parallel development in the individual languages.
Expressiveness and system integration: On the typology of ideophones, with special reference to Siwu
Authors: Dingemanse Mark 
Published: August 2017

AbstractIdeophones are often described as words that are highly expressive and morphosyntactically marginal. A study of ideophones in everyday conversations in Siwu (Kwa, eastern Ghana) reveals a landscape of variation and change that sheds light on some larger questions in the morphosyntactic typology of ideophones. This article documents a trade-off between expressiveness and morphosyntactic integration, with high expressiveness linked to low integration and vice versa. It also describes a pathway for deideophonization and finds that frequency of use influences the degree to which ideophones can come to be more like ordinary words. The findings have implications for processes of (de)ideophonization, ideophone borrowing, and ideophone typology. A key point is that the internal diversity we find in naturally occurring data, far from being mere noise, is patterned variation that can help us to get a handle on the factors shaping ideophone systems within and across languages.
Antioxidant capacity, anti-acetylcholinesterase activity and inhibitory effect on lipid peroxidation in mice brain homogenate of Achillea millefolium
Authors: Barut Elif Nur , Barut Burak , Engin Seçkin , Yıldırım Sercan , Yaşar Ahmet , Türkiş Sevda , Özel Arzu , Sezen Feride Sena 
Published: August 2017

Abstract

Objective

Achillea millefolium (A. millefolium) is a traditional herbal medicine that contains natural compounds with antioxidant activities and is used for a wide range of conditions among people. The aim of our study was to investigate antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase activities of A. millefolium extracts to determine its potential therapeutic usage in Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Methods
Methanol extracts (ME) and ethanol extracts (EE) of A. millefolium were prepared to determine (a) in vitro antioxidant activities, (b) the effects on acetylcholinesterase kinetics (by using a colorimetric spectroscopic method) and (c) the effects on sodium nitroprusside (SNP)-induced lipid peroxidation in mice brain homogenate.

Results
ME had higher antioxidant activities compared to EE. Both extracts displayed a competitive inhibition of acetylcholinesterase; however, the inhibitory activity of ME was higher than EE. The inhibitory constant (Ki) values of ME and EE were found to be 28.43 and 68.47 μg/mL, respectively. Both extracts caused a significant concentration-dependent decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) contents in mice brain homogenate, indicating a strong inhibition of lipid peroxidation.

Conclusions
Our results showed that A. millefolium has a high antioxidant capacity and anti-acetylcholinesterase activity due to its phenolic compounds, suggesting a potential use as adjuvant therapy in neurodegenerative conditions such as AD.