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Life satisfaction and its relationship with spiritual well-being and religious practice in Iranian adolescent girls
Authors: Sharajabad Fariba Alizadeh , Mohammad-Alizadeh Charandabi Sakineh , Mirghafourvand Mojgan 
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Introduction
During recent years, special attention has been given to spiritual well-being and religious practice in the field of health. This study aimed to determine the predictors of life satisfaction among adolescent girls in Tabriz, Iran, 2015.

Materials and methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted on 520 female students studying in high schools who were selected using the cluster sampling method. Data collection was carried out through the questionnaires of socio-demographic characteristics, spiritual well-being (SWBS), religious practice (Arcury and colleagues) and life satisfaction (SWLS). Multivariate linear regression model was used for data analysis.

Results
The mean score of life satisfaction was 22.0 (SD: 6.0) from the attainable score of 5–35. The mean score (SD) of spiritual well-being was 90.2 (16.2), ranging from 20 to 120. The mean score of the religious practice was 32.1 (10.5) out of the achievable score range of 0–60. Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that existential well-being and sufficiency of income for expenses were predictors of life satisfaction and they explained 41.8% of the variance in the life satisfaction score.

Conclusion
The findings of the present study confirm the importance of existential well-being and a modifiable variable (sufficiency of income) in the life satisfaction. Thus, it is necessary to provide strategies to promote spirituality and improve the income status for improving adolescents’ life satisfaction.
Determinants of caregiving burden and quality of life of informal caregivers of African stroke survivors: literature review
Authors: Badaru Umaru M. , Ogwumike Omoyemi O. , Adeniyi Ade F. , Nelson Ekechukwu E. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractBackground:The involvement of informal caregivers (CGs) in the provision of care for stroke survivors always ensures the success of stroke rehabilitation.Aims:The aim of this review was to find the determinants of caregiving burden and quality of life (QOL) of CGs of African stroke survivors.Methods:The literature was searched in Google Scholar and PUBMED, AJOL and Cochrane Databases using selected search strategies without date restriction.Results:A total of eight African studies met the inclusion criteria. There were more female stroke CGs (55.6%) than their male counterparts. The determinants of CG QOL were duration and burden of caregiving, the CG’s age and functional status of the stroke survivors. The determinants of caregiving burden were functional status of stroke survivors and having intimate relationship with them.Conclusion:Impairment of physical function in African stroke survivors was the consistent determinant of increased caregiving burden and deterioration of CG QOL. CG education and training is needed in order to enhance their ability to cope effectively with the burden of providing care to stroke survivors who have impairment of physical function and this may help to improve CG QOL.
Comparison of Different Physical Technique-Assisted Alkali Methods for the Extraction of Rice Bran Protein and its Characterizations
Authors: Sun Li-Hui , Lv Shi-Wen , He Lei-Yu 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Ultrasonic, homogenization and microwave were used to assist alkali extraction of rice bran protein, respectively, and the characterizations of rice bran protein were also evaluated. The results of this study showed that the highest extraction yield of protein reached 57.89 % by using ultrasonic-assisted alkali method (U-AM), while only it was 43.74 % by microwave-assisted alkali method (M-AM). Both U-AM and homogenization-assisted alkali methods (H-AM) could effectively improve some properties of proteins such as oil absorption capacity, emulsion stability and foaming capacity, and the effects of ultrasonic were better than those of homogenization. However, protein solubility, water absorption capacity, emulsifying activity and foaming stability were subject to different degrees of impairments by using various physical technique-assisted alkali methods (AMs). Moreover, physical processing also has exhibited appreciable influence on sulfhydryl and disulfide bond contents. Taking all these factors into consideration, ultrasonic-assisted alkali method was a potential method for the extraction of rice bran protein.
Effect of coseismic and postseismic deformation on homogeneous and layered half-space and spherical analysis: Model simulation of the 2006 Java, Indonesia, tsunami earthquake
Authors: Gunawan Endra , Meilano Irwan , Hanifa Nuraini Rahma , Widiyantoro Sri 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
We simulate surface displacements calculated on homogeneous and layered half-space and spherical models as applied to the coseismic and postseismic (afterslip and viscoelastic relaxation) of the 2006 Java tsunami earthquake. Our analysis of coseismic and afterslip deformation suggests that the homogeneous half-space model generates a much broader displacement effect than the layered half-space and spherical models. Also, though the result for surface displacements is similar for the layered half-space and spherical models, noticeable displacements still occurred on top of the coseismic fault patches. Our displacement result in afterslip modeling suggests that significant displacements occurred on top of the main afterslip fault patches, differing from the viscoelastic relaxation model, which has displacements in the front region of coseismic fault patches. We propose this characteristic as one of the important features differentiating a postseismic deformation signal from afterslip and viscoelastic relaxation detected by geodetic data.
An Efficient Compound Image Compression Using Optimal Discrete Wavelet Transform and Run Length Encoding Techniques
Authors: Sundara Rajan Priya Vasanth , Fred A. Lenin 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Reduction in file size leads to reduction in the number of bits required to store it. When data is compressed, it must be decompressed into its original form bit for bit. Compound images are defined as images that contain a combination of text, natural (photo) images and graphic images. Here, compression is the process of reducing the amount of data required to represent information. Image compression is done on the basis of various loss and lossless compression algorithms. This research work deals with the preprocessing and transformations used to compress a compound image to produce a high compression ratio (CR), less compression time and so on. In the compression process the images are considered for preprocessing and discrete wavelet transform with adaptive particle swarm optimization process. The purpose of this optimization technique is to optimize the wavelet coefficient in Harr wavelet for improving the CR value. In the image compression process, run length coding is used to compress the compound images. Based on this technique, it produces minimum CR and less computation time of compound images.
International Students’ Information Needs and Seeking Behaviours throughout the Settlement Stages
Authors: Yoon JungWon , Chung EunKyung 
Published: July 2017

AbstractFor international students who need to settle down to new environments, the information they use in their everyday life plays an important role. This study is aimed at understanding international students’ information needs and information-seeking behaviours within their campus and everyday life, throughout the settlement stages. An interview survey, which asked about international students’ information behaviours for critical incidents during three settlement stages, was conducted. At the pre-arrival and settlement stages, most of the international students’ information needs were related to their daily rather than their academic or campus life, and people (relatives/friends) in the United States and the Internet were their main sources of information. As they began to settle down, their information needs and sources of information became diverse; social media use was especially noticeable after they settled down. At the pre-arrival stage, their information needs were broad, and their satisfaction with Internet search experiences was relatively low. However, as they settled down in the United States, their information needs became specific, and they felt more confident with search experiences. In order to support international students’ success in meeting academic goals, it seems that it is necessary to provide them with everyday life information that could help them settle down and adjust to a new country.
Relations between Privacy Behaviors and Social Capital on Facebook
Authors: Gonen Sivan , Aharony Noa 
Published: July 2017

AbstractBased on the premises of Social Exchange theory, we set out to explore the nature of the relationships between users’ privacy behaviors and social capital on Facebook to determine whether decreasing user privacy contributes to achieving more social capital and, if so, how that mechanism of exchange works. The research was conducted with 140 Israeli Facebook users via questionnaires. A quantitative analysis employing the statistical package SPSS was carried out. Four privacy behaviors were measured, reflecting users’ privacy “investments”: friend selectivity, number of friends, privacy control settings and personal information exposure. User benefit from the network was assessed using two variables: bonding and bridging social capital. Privacy was found to be associated with social capital in a complex way which includes mediation effects, supporting the concept of balance and regulation between privacy behaviors. Privacy has some sway over the creation of social capital in online social networks, as part of a complex model of balance and adjustment. This study’s results suggest possible future applications by online social network designers and users.
Magneto-optical response in bimetallic metamaterials
Authors: Atmatzakis Evangelos , Papasimakis Nikitas , Fedotov Vassili , Vienne Guillaume , Zheludev Nikolay I. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
We demonstrate resonant Faraday polarization rotation in plasmonic arrays of bimetallic nano-ring resonators consisting of Au and Ni sections. This metamaterial design allows the optimization of the trade-off between the enhancement of magneto-optical effects and plasmonic dissipation. Nickel sections corresponding to as little as ~6% of the total surface of the metamaterial result in magneto-optically induced polarization rotation equal to that of a continuous nickel film. Such bimetallic metamaterials can be used in compact magnetic sensors, active plasmonic components, and integrated photonic circuits.
Reversible thermochromic response based on photonic crystal structure in butterfly wing
Authors: Wang Wanlin , Wang Guo Ping , Zhang Wang , Zhang Di 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Subtle responsive properties can be achieved by the photonic crystal (PC) nanostructures of butterfly based on thermal expansion effect. The studies focused on making the sample visually distinct. However, the response is restricted by limited thermal expansion coefficients. We herein report a new class of reversible thermochromic response achieved by controlling the ambient refractive index in butterfly PC structure. The photonic ethanol-filled nanoarchitecture sample is simply assembled by sealing liquid ethanol filling Papilio ulysses butterfly wing. Volatile ethanol is used to modulate the ambient refractive index. The sample is sealed with glasses to ensure reversibility. Liquid ethanol filling butterfly wing demonstrated significant allochroic response to ambient refractive index, which can be controlled by the liquefaction and vaporization of ethanol. This design is capable of converting thermal energy into visual color signals. The mechanism of this distinct response is simulated and proven by band theory. The response properties are performed with different filled chemicals and different structure parameters. Thus, the reversible thermochromic response design might have potential use in the fields such as detection, photonic switch, displays, and so forth.
Selection rule engineering of forbidden transitions of a hydrogen atom near a nanogap
Authors: Kim Hyunyoung Y. , Kim Daisik S. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
We perform an analytical study on the allowance of forbidden transitions for a hydrogen atom placed near line dipole sources, mimicking light emanating from a one-dimensional metallic nanogap. It is shown that the rapid variation of the electric field vector, inevitable in the near zone, completely breaks the selection rule of Δl=±1. While the forbidden transitions between spherically symmetric S states, such as 2S to 1S or 3S to 1S (Δl=0), are rather robust against selection rule breakage, Δl=±2 transitions such as between 3D and 1S or 3D and 2S states are very vulnerable to the spatial variation of the perturbing electric field. Transitions between 2S and 3D states are enhanced by many orders of magnitude, aided by the quadratic nature of both the perturbing Hamiltonian and D wavefunctions. The forbidden dipole moment, which approaches one Bohr radius times the electric charge in the vicinity of the gap, can be written in a simple closed form owing to the one-dimensional nature of our gap. With large enough effective volume together with the symmetric nature of the excited state wavefunctions, our work paves way towards atomic physics application of infinitely long nanogaps.
Effect of the meso-structure on the strain concentration of carbon-carbon composites with drilling hole
Authors: Yin Tiantian , Li Xiaofeng , Wang Yu , He Linghui , Gong Xinglong 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
In this work, the influence of fiber/matrix meso-structure on the strain concentration of three-dimensional (3D) reinforced carbon-carbon composites with a drilling hole is discussed by experimental and numerical ways. The full-field digital image correlation (DIC) method is adopted to obtain the strain field of the experimental specimens, and the meso-FEM model with the consistent meso-structure of the experimental specimens is established to reveal the main deformation and damage mechanism. The results show that the strain concentration appeared off the location of ±90° hole tips, which is different with homogeneous material. Furthermore, the shear bands are observed and located on the region between the cut fiber yarn and the adjacent uncut one. The peculiarities are found connecting with the meso-structure. Moreover, the damage locations obtained from the meso-model show good agreements with the experimental fracture path, thereby, the analyses are verified.
Effect of elevation and phenological stages on essential oil composition of Stachys
Authors: Alimohammadi Masomeh , Yadegari Mehrab , Shirmardi Hamze Ali 
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Objective
Determine the best elevation and phenological stages effects on essential oil content and composition in Stachys obtusicrena.

Materials and methods
Three phenological stages (vegetative, full flowering and seeding) and three elevation ranges (2500–2700, 2700–2900 and over 2900 m), shoots of plants collected from Kallar mountain as natural habitats from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. Composition of essential oil detected by GC/MS.

Results
The maximum amount of secondary metabolites of β-ocimene, methyl chavicol, germacrene-D, 1,8 cineole and phthalate had measured in vegetative stage and various of elevation ranges. The most essential oil content (0.145%) was obtained in 2700–2900 m and full flowering stage. The most components in full flowering were β-eudesmol, menthol and γ-eudesmol. The most of germacrene-D, levomenol, β-thujene, β-caryophyllene, β-sesquiphellandrene, α-eudesmol and delta-cadinene was achieved in seeding stage.

Conclusion
Elevation and phenological stages had significant effect on essential oil of Stachys. The most of delta-3-carene, cis-β-ocimene, β-caryophyllene and levomenol obtained in plants in loam silty sandy texture. It seems that this texture had more capacity to hold of water and nutrients and then made better growth and essential oil production.
Microporous uranyl chromates successively formed by evaporation from acidic solution
Authors: Siidra Oleg I. , Nazarchuk Evgeny V. , Bocharov Sergey N. , Depmeier Wulf , Kayukov Roman A. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The first microporous framework structures containing uranium and chromium have been synthesized and characterized. Rb2[(UO2)2(CrO4)3(H2O)2](H2O)3 (1) was crystallized from uranyl chromate solution by evaporation. Further evaporation led to increased viscosity of the solution and overgrowing of Rb2[(UO2)2(CrO4)3(H2O)](H2O) (2) on the crystals of 1. With respect to 1, the framework of 2 is partially dehydrated. Both frameworks differ compositionally by only one water molecule, but this seemingly small difference affects significantly the pore size and overall structural topology of the frameworks, which present very different flexibility of the U–O–Cr links. These are rigid in the pillared framework of 1, in contrast to 2 where the U–O–Cr angles range from 126.3 to 168.2°, reflecting the substantial flexibility of Cr–O–U connections which make them comparable to the corresponding Mo–O–U links in uranyl molybdates.
Cu(II)-CMC: a mild, efficient and recyclable catalyst for the oxidative alkyne homocoupling reaction
Authors: Jiang Yuqin , Guo Niu , Li Xiyong , Sun Yamin , Zhang Weiwei 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Cu(II) heterogenized on sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na-CMC) has been thoroughly characterized by different techniques. Cu(II)-CMC has been applied for the first time in the homocoupling reaction of a variety of terminal alkynes. The catalyst furnished good to excellent yields of the desired products and could be reused six times without loss of catalytic activity. The Cu(II)-CMC catalysis protocol is a new efficient route to synthesize 1,3-diynes under mild conditions.
Acerca de la condición de incompatibilidad de servidores públicos
Authors: Madero Estrada José Miguel , Gutiérrez Agüero Óscar 
Published: July 2017

Con énfasis en el Estado de Nayarit, el ensayo lleva por título “Acerca de la condición de incompatibilidad de servidores públicos”, tema central que se expone desde una dimensión sustantiva tomando en cuenta el tipo o carácter de servidor público, según corresponda a aquellos que llevan a cabo una función de origen electoral, o bien a los que son designados directamente por algún órgano estatal competente, con el objeto de examinar, a la luz de la doctrina y la legislación, las limitaciones que deben imponerse a quienes, simultáneamente, pretendan desempeñar un segundo puesto, pues tal hecho o conducta afecta seriamente el principio de división de poderes y constituye una falta al deber ético de dedicación completa a una sola función.El ensayo se extiende al estudio de casos de incompatibilidades de servidores públicos federales, estatales y municipales que, ostentando un cargo de elección popular, buscan acceder a otro de la misma naturaleza. Finalmente, se realiza un examen jurídico sobre la incompatibilidad parlamentaria local, concluyendo en la necesidad de legislar de manera más integral para evitar que conflictos de interés que desafían la libertad e independencia con que deben actuar los representantes populares.
El laberinto del visado como instrumento jurídico de la Unión Europea. Un ejemplo de no modelo para UNASUR
Authors: Muñoz Aunion Antonio 
Published: July 2017

Fueron necesarios treinta años para que Europa fuera percibida como una entidad con fronteras exteriores comunes y regida por principios aduaneros y de vigilancia personal regulada por una suerte de modelo federal en progresión y que concede una gran visibilidad a la Unión Europea por cuanto al simbolismo. Este modelo por su rigidez y otras falencias quizás no sea apropiado para la Unión de Naciones Sudamericanas cuyo contexto como ideal de Unión es, no obstante común, pero si puede resultar un instrumento útil para abrir el debate de una integración mediante la creación de valores y símbolos comunes, facilitando el paso a una integración más profunda.
Tratando de mejorar el drenaje; justicia restaurativa en un terreno no muy prometedor
Authors: Powell Chris 
Published: July 2017

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo contribuir al debate en cuanto a una manera oportuna y e!caz de implementar la Justicia Restaurativa en lugares donde prevalece una mentalidad punitiva. Este autor relata los esfuerzos de fomentar la Justicia Restaurativa en Maine, USA, y expone una re"exión crítica de los dilemas ideológicos y éticos que ello representa.
Doctrina jurídica: ¿Qué método (s) para qué tipo de disciplina?
Authors: Van Hoecke Mark 
Published: July 2017

Este trabajo analiza el problema del estatuto de la doctrina jurídica. En primerlugar, se aborda la disciplina desde una perspectiva histórica, destacándose que, en sus orígenes, primaban sus perfiles argumentativos más que científicos. Posteriormente, examina cómo han influido en la misma los desarrollos de las ciencias positivas; es decir, si es posible que la doctrina jurídica sea o se equipare a una disciplina “científica”. Una vez presentadas las distintas concepciones en las que la doctrina jurídica se ha presentado, el autor propone definirla como “disciplina empírico-hermenéutica”. Sostiene que su núcleo sigue siendo la interpretación. Finalmente, incursiona en el tema de en qué medida la doctrina jurídica y su metodología se asemeja a (y diferencia de) otras disciplinas científicas para terminar proponiendo temas de debate abiertos a futuras investigaciones.
FRANCISCO MANZO ROBLEDO, Yo, Hernán Cortés: El Juicio de Residencia, EDITORIAL PLIEGOS, MADRID. 2013, 429 PÁGS.
Authors: Gutiérrez Gtz. José Antonio , Granados Macías Claudio Antonio 
Published: July 2017

Reseña: FRANCISCO MANZO ROBLEDO, Yo, Hernán Cortés: El Juicio de Residencia, EDITORIAL PLIEGOS, MADRID. 2013, 429 PÁGS.
Los bordes del proteccionismo: límites y restricciones al ejercicio de los derechos humanos
Authors: González Padilla Roy 
Published: July 2017

En una reciente decisión tomada por la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, el Pleno resolvió que las restricciones a los derechos humanos expresamente contenidas en la Constitución deberán ser respetadas en todo momento sobre las disposiciones reguladas en los tratados internacionales firmados por México. En lo subsecuente, este documento presentará una discusión sobre la importancia que ha cobrado, en virtud de esta decisión jurisdiccional, la fuerza jurídica de las restricciones impuestas al ejercicio de los derechos humanos en el país.
Entrevista a Manuel Atienza
Authors: Garza Onofre Juan Jesús 
Published: July 2017

Manuel Atienza (Oviedo, 1951) es catedrático de Filosofía del Derecho en laUniversidad de Alicante. Director de la revista DOXA - Cuadernos de Filosofía del Derecho y del máster de argumentación jurídica. Ex vicepresidente de la Asociación mundial de Filosofía Jurídica y Social. Ha sido profesor visitante en la Harvard Law School y en la Cornell University. Doctor Honoris Causa por diversas Universidades Latinoamericanas. Autor de numerosos artículos y unos 20 libros, entre ellos: Las Razones del Derecho (1991), Tras la justicia (1993), Las piezas del Derecho (con Juan Ruiz Manero, 1996; (versión en inglés: : A Theory of Legal Sentences, 1998), El sentido del Derecho (2001), Bioética, Derecho y Argumentación (2004), ElDerecho como Argumentación (2006), Para Una teoría postpositivista del Derecho (con Juan Ruiz Manero, 2009), Curso de Argumentación jurídica (2012).