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Synthesis, surface tension, optical and dielectric properties of bismuth oxide thin film
Authors: Tezel Fatma Meydanerİ , Afşin Kariper İ. 
Published: March 2017

AbstractBismuth oxide thin film was deposited by chemical bath deposition (CBD) technique onto a glass substrate. The grain size (D), dislocation density (δ) and number of crystallites per unit area (N), i.e. structural properties of the thin film were determined as 16 nm, 39.06× 10–4line/nm2, 31.25 × 10–31/nm2, respectively. Optical transmittance properties of the thin film were investigated by using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The optical band gap (Eg) for direct transitions, optical transmission (T %), reflectivity (R %), absorption, refractive index (nr), extinction coefficient (k), dielectric constant (∊) of the thin film were found to be 3.77 eV, 25.23 %, 32.25 %, 0.59, 3.62, 0.04 and 2.80, respectively. The thickness of the film was measured by AFM, and was found to be 128 nm. Contact angles of various liquids on the oxide thin film were determined by Zisman method, and surface tension was calculated to be 31.95 mN/m.
Additional information on the distribution and ecology of the recently described diatom species Geissleria gereckei
Authors: Vidakovic Danijela , Cantonati Marco , Mogna Marcella , Jakovljević Olga , Šovran Sanja , Lazović Vladimir , Stojanović Katarina , Đorđević Jelena , Krizmanić Jelena 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
The main objective of this paper is to report new information about the distribution and ecology of a recently described diatom species, Geissleria gereckei. The opportunity for updating the information on the distribution and ecology of the species was provided by the finding of well-developed G. gereckei populations on the lithic material and bryophytes in the Raška and Mlava rivers (Serbia). For several years after the first description, G. gereckei has been known only from the type locality and from another spring in the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park (the south-eastern Alps). After accurate LM and SEM observations, we provide evidence for the occurrence of the species also in the two above-mentioned rivers in Serbia, as well as in the south-western and south-eastern Alps. After an extensive literature search, it appears that the species is known with certainty only from these sites. Our observations and details from the literature suggest that the species is able to occupy a much broader ecological niche than the very-specific one observed at the time of discovery. The two main determinants for the species’ occurrence appear to be the carbonate nature of the catchments or aquifers, and the ability of the species to be competitive in habitats or microhabitats exposed to seasonal desiccation.
Visible-light activated photocatalytic effect of glass and glass ceramic prepared by recycling waste slag with hematite
Authors: Ishikawa Shiori , Kobzi Balazs , Sunakawa Kosuke , Nemeth Szilvia , Lengyel Attila , Kuzmann Ernő , Homonnay Zoltán , Nishida Tetsuaki , Kubuki Shiro 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
A relationship between the local structure and the visible-light activated photocatalytic effect was investigated in the glass and glass ceramics prepared by recycling waste slag, which was discharged from a Tokyo Household Garbage Combustion Plant. For the preparation of a homogeneous sample of waste slag recycled glass, (WSRG), 10 wt% of Na2CO3 and 10–50 wt% of Fe2O3 were added. 57Fe-Mössbauer spectra of WSRG recorded at liquid nitrogen temperature showed three types of magnetic hfs; one due to FeII(O
h) with δ of 1.21 mm s−1 and H
int of 46.7 T, one due to FeIII(O
h) with δ of 0.46 mm s−1 and H
int of 44.1 T, and the other due to FeIII(T
d) with δ of 0.38 mm s−1 and H
int of 47.8 T. They were superimposed on a relaxation spectrum due to superparamagnetic hematite. Methylene blue (MB) degradation test with 40 mg of the heat treated WSRG (50 wt% Fe2O3), under the visible-light irradiation for 6 h showed a marked decrease in the concentration of MB from 20 to 7.7 μmol L−1 with a rate constant (k) of 2.7×10−3 min−1 which was close to the k, 9.26×10−3 min− 1, recently obtained in 15Na2O⋅15CaO⋅40Fe2O3⋅ 11Al2O3⋅19SiO2 glass.
Hydrogen applications and research activities in its production routes through catalytic hydrocarbon conversion
Authors: Baharudin Luqmanulhakim , James Watson Matthew 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
The statistical information on the share of hydrogen sector-wise consumption indicates that 95% of the total consumption is utilized in ammonia synthesis, petroleum refining processes and methanol production. We discuss how hydrogen is used in these processes and in several smaller-scale manufacturing industries. We also present the trend of hydrogen used as fuel, and as an energy carrier in fuel cells for generating electricity, powering hydrogen vehicles, as well as in aerospace applications. Natural gas caters for approximately half of the total hydrogen production resources. Therefore, the scope is emphasized on relatively recent developments in research activities related to the conventional catalytic hydrocarbon processing technologies for the production of hydrogen derived from natural gas (methane), which are steam methane reforming, partial oxidation of methane and autothermal reforming. Hydrocarbon decomposition is included due to its potential to be industrialized in the future, and its benefits of producing clean hydrogen without emissions of greenhouse gases and generating carbon nanofibers or nanotubes as by-products that have the potential in various emerging applications. Attention is given to the efforts toward achieving hydrocarbon conversion improvements, energy savings through thermally efficient operation and reduced operational costs through minimization or elimination of coke formation in the catalytic processes.
Is Globalization Reducing the Ability of Central Banks to Control Inflation? A Literature Review with an Application to the Euro Area
Authors: Fiedler Salomon , Jannsen Nils , Reitz Stefan , Wolters Maik 
Published: March 2017

AbstractGlobalization influences inflation and the transmission channels of monetary policy in various ways. The effects of globalization on the ability of monetary policy to control inflation have been discussed intensively. However, in the light of recent experiences following the global financial crisis with extended periods of disinflation in many advanced economies, the question whether the ability of monetary policy to control inflation has suffered significantly from increasing globalization has received new relevance. Based on a review of the literature, this paper discusses whether globalization is reducing the ability of central banks to control inflation and draws conclusion for the current situation in the euro area. We find that globalization has made it more complicated for central banks to ensure price stability and that it has tended to reduce the ability of monetary policy to control inflation in the short- to medium-run. However, in principle the ECB is still able to control inflation but may have to tolerate deviations from its inflation target for somewhat longer periods.
»Rape« in the Syntax of 2 Samuel 11:4
Authors: Andruska Jennifer 
Published: March 2017

AbstractScholars continue to debate whether Bathsheba was an innocent victim of David’s lust, a willing participant in an affair or a calculating seductress manipulating him into it. Many arguments have been put forward in support of her innocence, yet the meaning of various events surrounding her story continues to be debated. This article makes a unique contribution to the discussion by arguing that the syntax of 2 Sam 11,4 actually signals that this was a non-consensual sexual violation, what we call »Rape«.
Following Eye Gaze Activates a Patch in the Posterior Temporal Cortex That Is not Part of the Human “Face Patch” System
Authors: Marquardt Kira , Ramezanpour Hamidreza , Dicke Peter W. , Thier Peter 
Published: March 2017

AbstractHumans follow another person’s eye gaze to objects of interest to the other, thereby establishing joint attention, a first step toward developing a theory of the other’s mind. Previous functional MRI studies agree that a “gaze-following patch” (GFP) of cortex close to the posterior superior temporal sulcus (STS) is specifically implicated in eye gaze-following. The location of the GFP is in the vicinity of the posterior members of the core face-processing system that consists of distinct patches in ventral visual cortex, the STS, and frontal cortex, also involved in processing information on the eyes. To test whether the GFP might correspond to one of the posterior face patches, we compared the pattern of blood oxygenation level–dependent (BOLD) imaging contrasts reflecting the passive vision of static faces with the one evoked by shifts of attention guided by the eye gaze of others. The viewing of static faces revealed the face patch system. On the other hand, eye gaze-following activated a cortical patch (the GFP) with its activation maximum separated by more than 24 mm in the right and 19 mm in the left hemisphere from the nearest face patch, the STS face area (FA). This segregation supports a distinct function of the GFP, different from the elementary processing of facial information.
Genetics and Adaptation of Soybean Cyst Nematode to Broad Spectrum Soybean Resistance
Authors: Gardner Michael , Heinz Robert , Wang Jianying , Mitchum Melissa G 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) Heterodera glycines is a major threat to soybean production, made more challenging by the current limitations of natural resistance for managing this pathogen. The use of resistant host cultivars is effective, but, over time, results in the generation of virulent nematode populations able to robustly parasitize the resistant host. In order to understand how virulence develops in SCN, we utilized a single backcross BC1F2 strategy to mate a highly virulent inbred population (TN20), capable of reproducing on all current sources of resistance, with an avirulent one (PA3), unable to reproduce on any of the resistant soybean lines. The offspring were then investigated to determine how virulence is inherited on the main sources of SCN resistance, derived from soybean lines Peking, PI 88788, PI 90763, and the broad spectrum resistance source PI 437654. Significantly, our results suggest virulence on PI 437654 is a multigenic recessive trait that allows the nematode to reproduce on all current sources of resistance. In addition, we examined how virulence on different sources of resistance interact by placing virulent SCN populations under secondary selection, and identified a strong counter-selection between virulence on PI 88788- and PI 90763-derived resistances, while no such counter-selection existed between virulence on Peking and PI 88788 resistance sources. Our results suggest that the genes responsible for virulence on PI 88788 and PI 90763 may be different alleles at a common locus. If so, rotation of cultivars with resistance from these two sources may be an effective management protocol.
The Interaction of Genetic Background and Mutational Effects in Regulation of Mouse Craniofacial Shape
Authors: Percival Christopher J , Marangoni Pauline , Tapaltsyan Vagan , Klein Ophir , Hallgrímsson Benedikt 
Published: March 2017

AbstractInbred genetic background significantly influences the expression of phenotypes associated with known genetic perturbations and can underlie variation in disease severity between individuals with the same mutation. However, the effect of epistatic interactions on the development of complex traits, such as craniofacial morphology, is poorly understood. Here, we investigated the effect of three inbred backgrounds (129X1/SvJ, C57BL/6J, and FVB/NJ) on the expression of craniofacial dysmorphology in mice (Mus musculus) with loss of function in three members of the Sprouty family of growth factor negative regulators (Spry1, Spry2, or Spry4) in order to explore the impact of epistatic interactions on skull morphology. We found that the interaction of inbred background and the Sprouty genotype explains as much craniofacial shape variation as the Sprouty genotype alone. The most severely affected genotypes display a relatively short and wide skull, a rounded cranial vault, and a more highly angled inferior profile. Our results suggest that the FVB background is more resilient to Sprouty loss of function than either C57 or 129, and that Spry4 loss is generally less severe than loss of Spry1 or Spry2. While the specific modifier genes responsible for these significant background effects remain unknown, our results highlight the value of intercrossing mice of multiple inbred backgrounds to identify the genes and developmental interactions that modulate the severity of craniofacial dysmorphology. Our quantitative results represent an important first step toward elucidating genetic interactions underlying variation in robustness to known genetic perturbations in mice.
Workplace incivility in Japan: Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the modified Work Incivility Scale
Authors: Tsuno Kanami , Kawakami Norito , Shimazu Akihito , Shimada Kyoko , Inoue Akiomi , Leiter Michael P 
Published: March 2017

Abstract

Objectives
Although incivility is a common interpersonal mistreatment and associated with poor mental health, there are few studies about it in Asian countries. The aim of this study was to develop the Japanese version of the modified Work Incivility Scale (J-MWIS), investigate its reliability and validity, and reveal the prevalence of incivility among Japanese employees in comparison with data on Canadian employees.

Methods
A total of 2,191 Japanese and 1,071 Canadian employees were surveyed, using either the J-MWIS or MWIS. Japanese employees additionally answered questions on civility, worksite social support, workplace bullying, psychological distress, intention to leave, and work engagement to investigate construct validity.

Results
At least one form of workplace incivility was experienced by both Japanese (52.3%) and Canadian (86.0%) employees in the previous month. Internal consistency reliability of the J-MWIS was acceptable (α = 0.71-0.81), and correlation analyses also confirmed its construct validity as expected. Workplace incivility was associated with lower workgroup civility, lower supervisor and coworker support, higher workplace bullying, higher psychological distress, higher intention to leave, and lower work engagement. Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the original three-factor model (supervisor incivility, coworker incivility, and instigated incivility) fitted moderately in both Japan and Canada data, though the privacy/overfamiliarity factor was additionally extracted from exploratory factor analysis for the J-MWIS.

Conclusions
The results of this study suggested that the J-MWIS has moderate internal consistency reliability and good construct validity.
Beyond Adsorption: The Effect of Sulfur Doping on Emerging Applications of Nanoporous Carbons
Authors: Bandosz Teresa J. 
Published: March 2017

<p>Recently we have directed our attention to new applications of “old” materials, nanoporous carbons, as photocatalysts for oxidation of dibenzothiophenes, as water splitting catalysts, as gas sensors and as photosensitizers. Our inspiration was in graphene science. We found that both surface chemistry and porosity are crucial factors determining the specific performance. Since the effects are synergistic, it is not possible to totally separate the influence of these two factors. In terms of photoactivity and photosensitivity, surface chemistry was found as having the predominant effect on the catalytic performance. Sulfur containing groups were indicated as playing a major role in these processes. Of course physical adsorption was necessary to take place on the surface before further reactions promoted by absorption of photons occurred. Since some level of conductivity of the carbon matrix is important for an electron transfer, formation of radicals, and active oxygen species, the presence of sp<sup>2</sup> graphitic dots of 10 nm in size in the carbon matrix enhanced the photoactive performance. In the case of gas sensing where the reversibility of the signal is important, physical adsorption was a predominant factor. Here the specific polar or electrostatic interactions enhance the sensitivity and affect markedly the selectivity. A minireview of our recent work on these two emerging topics, photoactivity of carbon and their sensing application, is presented in this paper. The emphasis is on the importance of both, specific surface chemistry and developed porosity. The latter is a unique factor, which differentiates the performance of porous carbons from that of nanoforms of carbons such as graphene or carbon nanotubes.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>nanoporous carbon, photoactivity, catalytic oxidations, water splitting,<br />gas sensing, surface chemistry, porosity, photosensitivity</p>
La termodinámica: una herramienta para el análisis en química de alimentos
Authors: Gómez-Daza Juan Carlos 
Published: March 2017

<p>La termodinámica es una ciencia básica que formula las reglas para la conversión de la materia y la energía de una forma a otra. Ella impone los límites físicos para el desarrollo y la evolución en el mundo. Los parámetros termodinámicos son importantes en el procesamiento y estabilidad del alimento. La similaridad termodinámica de los alimentos se fundamenta en diversos factores. El primero, es la función de almacenamiento fisiológico común de los más importantes componentes de las materias primas alimentarias. Segundo, es el carácter general de las interacciones intermoleculares no-específicas de las macromoléculas alimentarias. Tercero, es el mimetismo de los biopolímeros que se fundamenta en las propiedades físico-químicas muy similares de las especies de biopolímeros. La incompatibilidad termodinámica es típica en macromoléculas alimentarias. Luego, el enfoque termodinámico es altamente promisorio para el modelamiento y análisis de alimentos. Además, el equilibrio de fases juega un papel muy importante en la tecnología de alimentos. En la presente contribución, se analiza el punto de vista termodinámico en la química de alimentos. Así, el enfoque termodinámico, es central en este análisis. Se encontró que los carbohidratos y las proteínas son las moléculas más estudiadas, seguidas por el agua. En Europa, en particular Suiza, es donde más se realiza investigación en el área y donde hay contribuciones individuales destacadas. El interés por investigar en termodinámica aplicada a los alimentos, es creciente.</p><p> </p>
Psychometric Validation of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0—Twelve-Item Version in Persons With Spinal Cord Injuries
Authors: Smedema Susan Miller , Ruiz Derek , Mohr Michael J. 
Published: March 2017

Purpose:To evaluate the factorial and concurrent validity and internal consistency reliability of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) 12-item version in persons with spinal cord injuries.Method:Two hundred forty-seven adults with spinal cord injuries completed an online survey consisting of the WHODAS 2.0 12-item version and measures of various psychosocial variables.Results:The initial confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) revealed that both the theoretical hierarchical model and the 1-factor model of the WHODAS 2.0 12-item version exhibited a poor fit with the data. Subsequent exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed a 3-factor solution consisting of the factors Activities/Participation, Self-Care, and Mobility. Each factor demonstrated adequate internal consistency. These results were confirmed by a secondary CFA. In the concurrent validity analysis, the Activities/Participation factor had the strongest relationships with the psychosocial variables under study (life satisfaction, core self-evaluations, community participation, and health-related quality of life).Conclusion:The WHODAS 2.0 12-item version is not unidimensional in persons with spinal cord injuries as predicted but instead yields a three-factor solution. However, the Activities/Participation factor appears to be the most valid measure of disability impact in persons with spinal cord injuries. Other implications of the use of the WHODAS 2.0 12-item version are discussed.
PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA EKONOMI SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hariyanto Erie 
Published: March 2017

Pada prinsipnya penegakan hukum hanya dilakukan oleh kekuasaan kehakiman (Judicial Power) yang secara konstitusional lazim disebut badan yudikatif. Begitu juga dalam penyelesaian sengketa ekonomi syariah diarahkan menggunakan jalur litigasi dan non-litigasi. Jalur litigasi melalui Peradilan Agama dan melalui jalur non-litigasi melalui musyawarah-mufakat, alternatif penyelesaian Sengketa (APR) ataupun BASYARNAS. Namun, yang menguatkan putusan BASYARNAS tetap Pengadilan Agama, sehingga perlu dipacu pembentukan BASYARNAS di propinsi/ kabupaten/ kota di seluruh Indonesia. Perlu pembentukan Pengadilan Niaga Syariah yang memang khusus menyelesaikan perkara sengketa ekonomi syariah sehingga proses peradilan lebih cepat sehingga tidak menggangu jalannya perekonomian nasional utamanya dalam bidang ekonomi khususnya perbankan syariah.
MEMBANGUN MENTAL KEWIRAUSAHAAN SANTRI DI PONDOK PESANTREN RIYADLUL JANNAH MOJOKERTO
Authors: Muhaimin Hikmah 
Published: March 2017

Boarding school since last decade awareness has emerged to take certain steps to improve the quality of human resources that address the challenges and needs of social transformation ( development ). From this arises, the various models of human resource development. Either in the form of changes in the boarding school curriculum more oriented to the present or in the form of a kind of new institutional boarding agribusiness. And even in some boarding schools have adopted the advanced technology. Has taught a variety of technology based educational expertise and skills that lead to professional education. This emphasis on field skills increasingly demanded boarding school for self-supporting and self-financing. Therefore, many of them boarding school like in slug Jannah Riyadlul Mojokerto directing the (santrinya) to engage in vocational activities in agribusiness ventures include snacks food agriculture, livestock, fisheries, trade, lestoran, industrial development and so on. Even the boarding school riyadlul slugs mojokerto Jannah has several business units as a vehicle for learning these skills through entrepreneurial skills of the students raised. To then be directed towards the development of the management of economic enterprises when the students return to masyarakat. Research aims to develop students who performed mental entrepreneurship boarding school in Jannah riyadlul slugs mojokerto as an object of research . The success of this program thanks to the full support of caregivers, administrators and all who are within the SDM boarding Riyadlul Jannah Mojokerto, the enthusiasm of the students and the parents of the students in the following activities, support from the government and local communities. And barriers experienced in the program over to individual students because students who come from families or the environment department were at his home when it is the most dominant factor influencing students to be lazy. Development of teaching and learning activities in preparing entrepreneurs should balance between theory and practice debriefing proportionally. Practice developing learning skills through real work who are interested in how to put it in a curricular or extra- curricular activities scheduled as long as the neat, so it does not interfere with the other. Development of learning materials provided to students should not be simply related to learning practical skills alone, but also entrepreneurship education should be given so that they actually have a stock to become entrepreneurs. Boarding attempts to equip learners with science and technology as well as a variety of practical skills is expected to be the right solution for their prepare become independent people with entrepreneurial activity.