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Prihodnost Statistike Blagovne Menjave Z Državami Eu, Simon Perše, Mojca Bavdaž

Economic and Business Review

Trade in goods statistics is indispensable for conducting economic policy and formulating business strategies. Trade in goods with EU Member States accounts for about 75 % – 80 % of all Slovenian international trade in goods. Data collection on trading of goods with EU (Intrastat) represents more than half of all burden imposed on businesses because of reporting to official statistics. Consequently, pressures exist to reduce this burden. The paper uses the case of Slovenia to analyse the impact of selected scenarios (changes to methodology and alternative data sources) on response burden, data collection costs and accuracy of statistical data. …

Merjenje Dolgoročnega Bdp Per Capita Slovenije, 1820-2016, Rok Spruk

Economic and Business Review

In this paper, I estimate the real GDP per capita of Slovenia for the period 1820-2016 using the indirect method based on existing national accounts and proxy variables. The results confirm the pattern of slow industrialization until 1913, stationary growth dynamics in the interwar period and during the civil war, rapid industrialization after 1952, a steep decline in the period 1986-1992 and a rapid growth in the independence era. The estimates suggest that Slovenia achieved a short-lived per capita income parity with Austria and West Germany in early 1980s which still has not been recovered down to the present day. …

Stanje In Trendi Digitalne Preobrazbe V Sloveniji, Jure Erjavec, Anton Manfreda, Jurij Jaklič, Mojca Indihar Štemberger

Economic and Business Review

Digital transformation presents many challenges for established companies that are increasingly aware that digitalisation is primarily a business challenge that requires changes in organizational culture, people, business processes and business models. Previous research shows that Slovenia is lagging behind in this respect. This paper contributes to the knowledge of the situation in the field of digital transformation in Slovenian large and medium-sized companies and to a better understanding of the key factors of successful digital transformation, which is the basis for taking appropriate decisions and further development of activities in Slovenian companies. The analysis is based on a survey conducted …

Kako Dostojne So Nove Oblike Dela V Sloveniji?, Suzana Laporšek, Valentina Franca, Ana Arzenšek

Economic and Business Review

Over the last ten years we observe an increase of atypical forms of employment and other forms of work in Slovenia as a response to changed work conditions. Since we can expect the growth of new forms of work also in the future and, at the same time, these forms of work are often associated with the risk of precariousness, initiatives to preserve decent work and needs to carefully monitor developments of these forms of work in terms of maintaining workers’ rights and the social security system have been initiated in foreign and domestic literature and public. This paper aims …

Vloga Zaznave Hrm, Kohezivnosti In Zavzetosti Pri Delu Na Prispevek K Uspehu Ekipe, Igor Ivašković

Economic and Business Review

The purpose of this study is to analyse the role of the work-engagement between the perceptions of team cohesiveness and the quality of human resources management (HRM) on one side, and the effect on athlete’s contribution to team performance on the other. The results based on the structural model equations and the Sobel’s tests confirm that the perceptions of the HRM quality and cohesion predict the degree of athlete’s work-engagement. The latter then mediates the effects of the HRM and cohesion on the athlete’s perception of his contribution to team performance. At the same time, the results show that the …

Averitt Center

Bulloch County Papers

This is the Averitt Center file from the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library's Public History Files. All of the items are clippings from the Statesboro Herald Newspaper.

Bio Buzz Newsletter, Issue 16, December 2018, Department Of Biology

Biology Buzz Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Power In Pairs: Assessing The Statistical Value Of Paired Samples In Tests For Differential Expression, John R. Stevens, Jennifer S. Herrick, Roger K. Wolff, Martha L. Slattery

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications

Background: When genomics researchers design a high-throughput study to test for differential expression, some biological systems and research questions provide opportunities to use paired samples from subjects, and researchers can plan for a certain proportion of subjects to have paired samples. We consider the effect of this paired samples proportion on the statistical power of the study, using characteristics of both count (RNA-Seq) and continuous (microarray) expression data from a colorectal cancer study.

Results: We demonstrate that a higher proportion of subjects with paired samples yields higher statistical power, for various total numbers of samples, and for various strengths of …

Crcl3·6h2oas An Environmentally Friendly And Efficient Catalyst For One-Pot,Synthesis Of 2-Oxo-And 2-Thio-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydropyrimidines Under Solvent-Free Conditions, Farzaneh Mohamadpour

Makara Journal of Science

A one-pot, simple, and eco-friendly synthesis of 2-oxo-and 2-thio-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidines using a Biginelli condensation between β-keto esters (methyl or ethyl acetoacetate), aromatic benzaldehydes, and urea or thiourea in the presence of CrCl3·6H2O as an environmentally friendly and mild catalyst under solvent-free conditions has been performed. Based on reaction of benzaldehyde (1.0 mmol), ethyl acetoacetate (1.0 mmol), and urea (1.5 mmol), as well as 15 mol% of CrCl3·6H2O catalyst, the 82% yield was reached within 30 minute reaction time. The advantages of this methodology are solvent-free conditions, ease of handling, one-pot nature, low-cost, environmental friendliness, simple purification of products, and short reaction …

The Influence Of Nutrient (N And P) Enrichment And Ratios On Phytoplankton Abundance In Keunekai Waters, Wehisland, Indonesia, Ulung Jantama Wisha, Koko Ondara, Ilham Ilham

Makara Journal of Science

The Keunekai waters around Weh Island, Indonesia, have become a prone coastal area because of degradation from climate anomalies and anthropogenic pressure. The high level of coral mortality caused by mass bleaching and fish bombing several years ago may have led to the deterioration of the water conditions and the disruption of the biogeo-chemical cycle, resulting in potential nutrient enrichment and algae blooms (eutrophication). This study aimed to de-termine the influence of nutrient ratios on phytoplankton abundance and monitor the existing waterconditions aroundKeunekai. Spectrophotometry analysis was used to determine the concentrations of the nutrients, and the Sedgewick-Rafter counting method was …

Influences Of Zn Concentration On Dielectric Properties Of Znxni1-Xfe2o4 Magnetic Nanoparticles, Edi Suharyadi, Dwi Indah Rahayu, Linda Armitasari, Kamsul Abraha

Makara Journal of Science

Dielectric properties of ZnxNi1-xFe2O4magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with various Zn concentration (x = 0.2-0.8) havebeen investigated over a wide frequency range 5–120 kHz. Zn-Ni ferriteMNPs have spinel cubic structure. Thecrystallite size of the sample for x = 0.2 was about 21.5 nm and then decreases by increasing Zn concentration. For sample with x = 0.4 at frequency 20 kHz, the real dielectric constant (ε') was 35.9, imaginary dielectric constant (ε") was 20.4 and loss tangent (tanδ) was 0.6. Zn concentration would affect to availability of ferrous and ferric ions in the octahedral site which are preferentially occupied by Zn2+ion. The dielectric …

Micromagnetic Study On The Magnetization Reversal Of Barium Hexaferrite (Bafe12o19) Thin Film, Dede Djuhana, Dita Oktri, Candra Kurniawan

Makara Journal of Science

This study investigates a magnetization reversal mechanism based on the hysteresis curve of Barium Hexaferrite (BFO) thin film by micromagnetic simulation through parallel and perpendicular magnetization directions along the axes. The hexagonal shape of the BFO film was modeled with thicknesses of 5, 10, and 15 nm and a diameter size ranging from 50 to 100 nm. It was found that the coercivity field HC and the saturation field HS of the BFO film decreased as thediameter size increased and thickness decreased. It was observed that the nucleation field HN increased as the diametersize increased. An analysis of energies showed …

A Known Naphthalene, Isoeleutherol, From The Herb Of Lygodium Microphyllum, Hadi Kuncoro, Kindi Farabi, Laode Rijai, Euis Julaeha, Yoshihito Shiono, Unang Supratman

Makara Journal of Science

A known naphthalene, isoeleutherol (1), was isolated from the herb ofLygodium microphyllum. The chemical structure of 1 was determined on the basis of spectroscopic data mainly UV, IR, HRTOFMS, 1D-and 2D-NMR spectroscopy, aswell as by comparing with compounds previously reported. Isoeleutherol was isolated from this plant for the first timeand showed moderate antioxidant activity against DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) with IC50 value of 53.96 ± 2.87 μg/mL.

Optimization Of Pgex System To Express And Isolate Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Inclusion Body Protein In Combining With Modified Refolding Method, Andriansjah Rukmana, Burhanuddin Burhanuddin, Andi Yasmon

Makara Journal of Science

Antigen sub units for vaccine studies are typically isolated from recombinant proteins in an expression system. However, not all protein expression systems are used to express the specific protein. In this study,we optimized the pGEX system combined with the modified protein refolding to express and isolate M. tuberculosis proteins, especially proteins that are expressed as an inclusion body. Resuscitation promoting factor B (RpfB) protein is one of the Resuscitation promoting factor (Rpf) family of proteins that has been studied for its ability to induce cellular immunity in animal tests. Silico analyses demonstrate how RpfB is included in cell wall and …

Identification Of Drought-Tolerant Local Cowpea Varieties Of Southwest Maluku (Indonesia), Ritha Lusian Karuwal, Suharsono Suharsono, Aris Tjahjoleksono, Novriyandi Hanif

Makara Journal of Science

Cowpeas grown in Southwest Maluku have local potential due to their diversity and ability to adapt to drought stress conditions that otherwise cause low productivity. The purpose of this study was to identify of local cowpea varieties of Southwest Maluku that show tolerance to drought. The experimental samples were seven local varieties and threereference cultivars. The drought stress treatment was altered watering periods, i.e., every two (P0) and ten days (P1) from growth to harvest. The results of this research showed that a ten-day watering period significantly decreased plant height, number of leaves, number of root nodules, root and shoot …

Making Prescriptions “Talk” To Stroke And Heart Attack Survivors To Improve Adherence: Results Of A Randomized Clinical Trial (The Talking Rx Study), Ayeesha Kamran Kamal, Wardah Khalid, Abdul Muqeet,, Anum Jamil,, Kashfa Farhat, Sehar Rahim Ali Gillani, Maryam Zulfiqar, Mehreen Saif, Aliya Amin Muhammad, Fabiha Zaidi, Saleem Sayani, Salim S. Virani

Section of Neurology

Background: We developed and tested the effectiveness of a tailored health information technology driven intervention: "TalkingPrescriptions" (Talking Rx) to improve medication adherence in a resource challenged environment.
Methods: We conducted a parallel, randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded trial at the Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi, Pakistan. Adults with diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or coronary artery disease (CAD) diagnosed least one month before enrollment, on anti-platelets and statins, with access to a mobile phone were enrolled. The intervention group received a) Daily Interactive Voice Response (IVR) call services regarding specific statin and antiplatelet b) Daily tailored medication reminders for statin and antiplatelet …

Coefficient Bounds For A Certain Subclass Of Close-To-Convex Functions Associated With The Koebe Function, Sidik Rathi, Shaharuddin Cik Soh, Ajab Akbarally

Malaysian Journal of Computing (MJoC)

No abstract provided.

Roche Announces U.S., Canada Sites For Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of Huntington's Disease Drug, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

No abstract provided.

Arguing With The Building Inspector About Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Jennifer S. Hendricks

NULR Online

No abstract provided.

Modern Value And Discipline Construction Of Chinese Traditional Crafts And Arts-Editorial Marks On, Hua Jueming

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Traditional crafts are of important livelihood value, academic value, and modern value, and they are indispensable for Chinese modernization construction, thus they should be included in the paradigm of Chinese modernization construction. Therefore, discipline construction of traditional crafts and arts is urgent issue to be researched and developed. For this purpose, Chinese Academy of Sciences started to composite and edit Complete Collection on Traditional Chinese Crafts and Arts in 1996. After 20 years effort, Part I and Part Ⅱ of 20 volumes was published in 2017. As a series of literature academic monograph, this publication achieved widely social impact, they …

Traditional Crafts, Diversity Of Social Modes And Higher Education, Dong Xiaoping

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Chinese government has recently enacted documents to revitalize the traditional crafts, determining this significant task from a strategic perspective. Most scientific and technical scholars as well as the ones of humanities and social science should seize this unprecedented historical opportunity, base upon the situation of China, strengthen modern science consciousness, establish the social system of technology and culture which focuses on the sinological value of traditional Chinese craft and forms a style of its own, and extract the solid and distinctive vitality elements including state system technology, value system technology, social structure technology, cultural narrative or Chinese story technology, and …

Suggestions On Development Of Chinese Pig-Breeding Industry And Feed Industry, Yin Yulong

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The development of pig-breeding industry is related to Chinese economic progress and daily life. The feed industry provides impetus and security for the increase of the pig-breeding industry. In this article, we firstly enumerate the problems those Chinese pig industry face and we are dealing with, such as the safety of pig germplasm resources, the safety of animal products, environmental safety, and low production efficiency. And this review makes recommendations for development of pig-breeding industry, such as concerning the pig germplasm resources in China, developing an environment-friendly and resource-efficient feed industry, and to develop the technologies to replace antibiotics.

Strategic Approach On Promoting Reform Of China's Natural Protected Areas System With National Parks As Backbone, Huang Baorong, Ma Yonghuan, Huang Kai, Su Liyang, Zhang Conglin, Cheng Duowei, Wang Yi

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

China has formed a natural protected areas system with various types and functions, which has played an important role in protecting important natural ecosystems and biodiversity. However, for a long time, China basically implemented a "rescue" conservation strategy, focused on protected area expansion, and ignored the improvement of management quality and ability. The construction and management of protected area cannot keep China's pace of promoting ecological civilization construction. The report of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposes to establish a natural protected areas system with national parks as the main backbone, which poses urgent demands …

Innovating Funding Model Of Fundamental Scientific Research—Overview Of Key Research Program Of Frontier Sciences Of Chinese Academy Of Sciences, Bureau Of Frontier Sciences And Education, Chinese Academy Of Sciences

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Initiated in 2016, the key Research Program of Frontier Sciences is implemented by the Bureau of Frontier Sciences and Education as a new tool of management. With the goal of "laying a solid foundation exploring the unknown and seeking to be a pioneer", the program strongly supports a number of proven research projects carried out by eminent academicians and scientists, as well as some young and middleaged scientists who are dedicated to making contributions to the development of science and technology with great loyalty, diligence, and determination. This program, which conforms to the talent status and development trend of CAS, …

Strategies And Tactics Of Internationalization Of Chinese Stm Journals, Chu Jingli, Yan Qun

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

China has been an important country in science and technology of great influence. The internationalization of Chinese STM journals is an important embodiment of China's science and technology competitive power and cultural soft power. Chinese STM journals not only show China's science and technology achievement to the world, but also promote international communication and cooperation, expedite scientific research and innovation. This paper provided strategies and tactics on how could Chinese STM journals be international in eight facets:internationalization of Chinese STM journals should be included in the overall layout of The Belt and Road; provide flexible export policies and channels; accelerate …

Three-Dimensional Theoretical Model In Think Tank Diis, Pan Jiaofeng, Yang Guoliang, Liu Huihui

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

With the in-depth exploration of think tank construction, the rational development of think tanks and the output of high-quality research results have received increasingly attention in China. Nevertheless, the existing think tank research generally focuses on the part of the think tank problem, and it lacks the systematic thinking and cognition of the whole process of think tank research. To this end, based on the principle of think tank Data-Information-Intelligence-Solution (DⅡS), this study proposes a three-dimensional theoretical model of think tank DⅡS from the perspectives of research process, think tank orientation and method tools. Furthermore, the proposed model is analyzed …

Promote "Three Changes" Reform And Establish Long Term Mechanism For Poverty Alleviation By Science And Technology—Practice And Discussion On Science And Technology Poverty Alleviation Of Chinese Academy Of Sciences In Shuicheng County, Guizhou Province, China, Xia Yong, Tian Yifu, Yu Deshun, Tang Congguo, Wang Hongsheng, Han Yongbin

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Shuicheng county is a targeted poverty alleviation county of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). According to actual situation of Shuicheng county, CAS gives full play to the advantages of comprehensive science and technology, creates special science and technology poverty alleviation projects, and focuses on cultivating self-hematopoiesis function in poor areas. Here, main contents and effectivenesses of the science and technology poverty alleviation of CAS in Shuicheng county, Guizhou Province, China are reviewed. Summary of successful experiences, further the "three changes" reform and establishment of a long term mechanism for poverty alleviation by science and technology are discussed.

Science And Long-Term Monitoring Of Continental-Type Glaciers In Arid Region In China, Li Zhongqin, Wang Feiteng, Li Huilin, Xu Chunhai, Wang Puyu, Zhou Ping, Yue Xiaoying

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

China has 48 571 glaciers with a total area of 5.18×10 ⁴ km ², which accounts for 11%-14.5% of the total area of mountain glaciers in the world. These glaciers constitute a vital source of water for more than 100 million people and for wildlife ecosystems in this vast arid and semi-arid land in northwestern China. Urumqi Glacier No. 1, the best monitored glacier in China, is located at the headwaters of the Urumqi River in eastern Tianshan and is within the core area of central Asia. To implement the long term monitoring of Urumqi Glacier No. 1, the …

Techniques For Checking As-Worn Alignment Of Eyewear With Display Optics Or Progressive Prescription Lenses, Ozan Cakmakci, John Stuart Fitch, Vladimir Krneta, David Hoffman

Defensive Publications Series

Fitting eyewear with display optics to a user’s head can be problematic because lenses of the eyewear are typically not on hand during product development. This can cause problems with alignment of eyeboxes of the lenses when the user wears the eyewear with finished display optics. Generally, the eyebox of a lens or display optic is a volume within the lens such that parameters of image quality criteria is met. For example, if the eyeboxes of the lenses do not align correctly with the user’s eyes, then the eyewear does not fit or align with the user’s head. Incorrect alignment …

When Students Drive Design: Creating A Family Study Room For Students Who Are Parents, Jennifer F. Paustenbaugh, C. Jeffrey Belliston

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The paper focuses on a user-centered design project in the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University (BYU). BYU students who are parents comprise about 25% of the student population. University leaders have a goal for students to graduate in fewer semesters. Some students—especially females—drop out of school upon becoming a parent. Other students delay graduation by taking fewer classes in order to attend to their parental duties. Student parents who use the library frequently did not feel welcome when accompanied by their children. Oftentimes the parents elected not to use the library as the study resource it was …