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ENERGY 2016 Proceedings

This paper presents and evaluates the energy saving potential of adaptive, networked, embedded systems. The aim is to demonstrate the benefits of modeling the energy demand during the development of such systems. For this purpose, the previous developed energy model is applied within a case study and different allocations of software components are compared. The estimated energy demands of these allocations are presented and discussed. The analyzed system of the case study represents an automotive system which executes two advanced driver assistance applications. The system is adaptive, which means that temporally unnecessary applications will be deactivated. Within the evaluated system this deactivation depends on the vehicle speed, which is derived by the New European Driving Cycle. Two different allocations of software components are evaluated. One represents the today’s allocation, the other an energy-focused allocation. The case study shows an energy saving potential of about 18 %. Keywords–Embedded systems; Adaptivity; Networked systems; Energy estimation; Automotive; Case study.
Adsorption of Methyl Green dye onto MCM-41: equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

The nanoporous material, Mobil Composition of Matter No. 41 (MCM-41), was prepared and characterized in order to adsorb methyl green (MG) dye from artificial wastewater by adsorption method. The MCM-41 was characterized through X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller. The preliminary results were examined for adsorbent mesoporous material samples, in order to estimate the best states for the adsorption of the model dye: adsorbent dose (0.00–80.04 g) contact time (8–150 min), temperature (25°C–45°C), and initial concentration of dye (10–50 mg/L) where the removal efficiency of MG dye under optimum conditions was around 99%. The outcomes were elucidating that the adsorption isotherms can be quite befitting by the Temkin model, with a coefficient of determination 0.9669. The adsorption kinetics of MG onto adsorbate was strongly represented by a pseudosecondorder kinetic model.
A Fusion Approach to Eliminate Speckle Noise from Digital Images Using IVSA Algorithm

Images are used to show proof or demonstration valuable information and it plays an vital role in research and technology. The main disadvantages of digital images are presence of blare and deprivation during their attainment or transmission. This paper presents a novel method of image restoration using Intensity Value Sharing Algorithm (IVSA). In this paper, the comparison of known image demising techniques is discussed and a new method, the sharing difference between pixels intensity based approach is proposed and used for the removal of impulse noise. Restoration methods can primarily preserve image details while suppressing impulsive noise. The principle of these methods is introduced and analyzed with different simulation results using MATLAB. Most of the prior known techniques are applicable for the demising of images degraded with less noise density. Here a new algorithm is presented which is better than the existing algorithms. Performances of the techniques are compared with the parameters MSE, PSNR and SSIM.
A unified approach to domains in word- and phrase-level phonology

This paper discusses parallels between the conditioning of phonological processes at the word- and phrase-level. The approach taken here is a direct reference approach in which apparent mismatches between morphosyntactic domains and phonological domains are derived from the spell-out procedure. The analysis relies on two main ingredients, i) inclusion of the output of spell-out in subsequent cycles, and ii) layering of concatenation. Under (i), the phonological output of spell-out is visible and can be affected, however the internal structure is not. This can yield the effects of phonological domains extending beyond the morphosyntactic domain. Under (ii), processes are specified to apply at either early or late concatenation, where early and late concatenation are determined by the selectional relationship between the elements, limiting the application of phonological processes within the spell-out domain. This is first illustrated by the application of umlauts in Icelandic and then this approach is extended to penultimate vowel lengthening (PVL) in Zulu.
Desmopressin and Bleeding after Kidney Biopsy

Continued on page 3 > The clot-promoting drug desmopressin is commonly used with the goal of reducing bleeding complications in patients undergoing percutaneous kidney biopsy. But the evidence supporting this practice is weak—particularly in patients with decreased kidney function. Desmopressin’s impact on bleeding risk after kidney biopsy depends on the patient’s creatinine level, reports a paper in the open-access journal BMC Nephrology (1). In a retrospective analysis, Ambarish Athavale, MD, and colleagues of Cook County Health, Chicago, report that desmopressin is associated with fewer bleeding events in patients with elevated serum creatinine—but with a spuriously increased bleeding risk in those with lower creatinine values. Desmopressin and Bleeding after Kidney Biopsy Creatinine Level May Affect Risk Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve Kidney Function in Transplant Recipients
Capital Market Integration, Education and Growth under Capital-Skill Complementarity∗

This paper examines the impact of capital market integration (CMI) on human capital formation, earnings inequality and economic growth under capitalskill complementarity. When public education expenditure is held constant, integration leads to an increase (a decline) in the share of skilled labor, inequality and growth in capital-importing (-exporting) economies. From a normative point of view, we Þnd that public education expenditure of an economy should increase after integration with similar economies. Moreover, our analysis suggests that, under optimal adjustment of education policy, educational attainment rises after CMI, provided induced capital outßows are not too large. Using foreign direct investment (FDI) as measure for capital ßows, we present empirical evidence which largely conÞrms our main hypothesis: an increase in net capital inßows in response to CMI induces higher educational attainment and therefore fosters economic growth.
The Classroom through the Lens of Gender

The article presents selected results from an ethnographic study on the (re)production of gender in the classroom. In this analysis, gender is conceived as a principle manifested in interactions, a principle that structures the lives of individuals and the collective, and not as a complex of essential characteristics of an individual. Gender is analysed in relation to other categories like age and ethnicity. These represent additional re/constructed categories that infl uence social inequality. These categories tend to be viewed as natural sources of social difference and the legitimisation of inequalities. An analysis of the ways in which these categories are activated in the social fi eld makes it possible to go beyond the boundaries of research on the reifi cation of these categories. In this article, the author shows how these categories intertwine and connect and how the interplay between them is manifested in the behaviour and strategies of various actors, i.e. students, in the classroom.
MEASUREMENT OF YTTRIUM-90 BIODISTRIBUTION IN SELECTIVE INTERNAL RADIATION THERAPY (SIRT)

Measurement of radionuclides biodistribution in post-radioembolization 90Y SIRT is a part of treatment evaluation, in which the assessment of biodistribution is used to evaluate the possible extrahepatic presence and the absorbed dose estimation for the tumor cells, healthy liver cells, and critical organs. As the dose-response analysis is performed based on this evaluation, the biodistribution measurement coming from post-imaging modality has a crucial role in achieving these goals. The two devices, Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT) and Positron Emission Tomography are discussed in some aspects, including the quality of quantitative images, performance characteristics, and absorbed dose considerations.
Immigration and the Product Margins of International Trade

Immigration exhibits the potential to lower barriers to trade. We provide an empirical assessment of the effect of immigration on manufacturing trade at the firm level. In particular, we raise the question whether immigration changes the range and average value of traded products. Moreover, the use of a matched employer-employee panel covering the years 1995 2005 enables us to disentangle whether the inflow of foreign labor matters for trade due to intra-firm employment of foreign expatriates or due to the presence of regional ethnic networks. We find that regional immigration increases overall imports but exhibits no effect on total exports. The local presence of immigrants fosters the exported and imported product range. However, the employment of foreign expatriates boosts total exports. Again, the most channel is an increase in the number of traded varieties. These results have important implications for both immigration policy and firm employment decisions.
THE EFFECT OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING TOWARDS CUSTOMER PURCHASE DECISION (CASE STUDY OF SARIMI PRODUCT)

This study attemp to explore television advertising effect towards customer purchasing decision. In particular, the author devide television advertising into four sub-variable, which are advertising message, advertising audio, advertising ilustration and figure on advertising. This study conduct by taking four hundred responses of respondents. Quantitative research was used in this study. This study used non-probability sampling method with incidental sampling method for the sampling analysis. The population used in this research is limited in Indonesia population only in which the total population is around 255 million people. The data was analyzed using simple linear regression. Result revealed that television advertising have an effect towards customer purchase decision. It is recommended that company should improve the publication in order to attract more trust from the customer which lead into the increase of sales. Keyword: television advertising, customer purchase decision, advertising message, advertising audio, figure on advertising.
Assessment of drug costs for management of diabetes and its complications at Muhimbili National Hospital outpatient pharmacy

Introduction The estimated numbers of diabetes mellitus patients in Tanzania are most probably going to increase as a result of longer expected life expectancy, urbanization associated with a high prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyle. Drugs cost for the management of diabetes and its complications as a key factor for the determination of patients‘ affordability should be looked with critical eye for the better function of the health care system.
A prospective study of correlation between smoking and serum calcium in newly diagnosed essential hypertension

Background: Smoking significantly reduces the vitamin D and serum parathyroid hormone levels. But no significant difference was observed in serum calcium levels in previous studies. Some studies showed significantly low serum calcium levels in essential hypertension. There are limited international and local studies about the effect of cigarette smoking on the levels of serum calcium in relation to hypertension. Our study aims to find correlation between smoking and serum calcium in newly diagnosed essential hypertensive patients. Methods: Total 70 cases of newly diagnosed essential hypertension who attended the outpatient department at the government general hospital were included in this study based on inclusion criteria. Base line data including age, gender, risk factors were obtained. Blood biochemistry including serum calcium levels were obtained at the time of diagnosis and results were analysed. Results: Among 70 cases of essential hypertension there were 24 smokers and 46 nonsmokers. Serum calcium was found low in 37 cases of essential hypertension. Out of 37, 12 were smokers and 25 were nonsmokers, p value is 0.6981 and it is not significant. Conclusions: Smoking is a major health hazard, with detrimental effects on many organs. In our study serum calcium was significantly less among Hypertensives and correlated inversely with blood pressure. But there was no significant difference in serum calcium among smokers and nonsmokers. Measuring the level of parathyroid hormone in cigarette smokers, may help to clarify the finding in present study.
FROM AD HOC ISSUE PUBLICS TO DISCOURSE COMMUNITIES: A YEAR OF PUBLIC DEBATE ON TWITTER

This paper presents an empirical investigation of the concept of ad hoc issue publics, through a mixed-methods analysis of a year of debate over a contentious topic in the Australian public sphere. Following two controversial racial discrimination cases in 2016, a number of Australian conservative politicians called for amendments to a specific section of the Racial Discrimination Act (Section 18C), which they claimed restricted freedom of speech. Similar proposals had been put forward and shelved in 2013. The issue was discussed widely on Twitter and other social media platforms. Eventually, the Australian Senate voted down changes to section 18C. Using a range of network analyses, examining the various network structures created by Twitter’s affordances, this study identifies the publics and communities involved in the debate. The discourses of these communities are then qualitatively analysed. The findings show that different—and sometimes antagonistic—discourse communities are involved in the debate, and while all of these use the same hashtags and keywords, they have contrasting discursive positions. This paper argues that in this case, the publics created as a result of the affordances of Twitter cannot be regarded as ad hoc issue publics, since the discourse communities involved were formed as a result of a priori ideological affinities. Broadly, the findings of this study help in the theorisation of online publics and communities, particularly the necessary elements involved in the formation of ad hoc issue publics and/or online discourse communities.
Current Status and Risk Factors of Coronary Heart Diseases in Urban and Rural Population of District Hapur and Bulandshahr

Authors Sunil Kumar Goel, Anil Kumar Ken Department of Medicine, Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur 245304 (U.P.) Corresponding Author Dr. Sunil Kumar Goel Department of Medicine, Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur. 245304 (U.P.) Email: drskgoel@rediffmail.com Abstract Coronary heart disease (CHD) is an emerging public health problem characterized by premature onset and high mortality. The aim of the present study was to highlight the major risk factors responsible for CHD. Present study reveals a striking prevalence and risk factors in the population of district Hapur and Bulandshahr. Hypertension (χ=9.81, d.f.=1, P=0.0024), dyslipidemia (χ=8.58, d.f.=1, P=0.0034), diabetes mellitus (χ=14.12, d.f.=1, P=0.0002) and tobacco smoking (χ=12.91, d.f.=2, P=0.0016) were the most important risk factors responsible for the premature development of CHD. Low fruits-vegetables intake, physical inactivity are next important risk factors. These risk factors are highly prevalent in this region. Prevention and control of premature CHD needs urgent control of these factors. Improving lifestyle with tobacco cessation, diet with more fruits-vegetables and low fat intake, appropriate physical activity are important to decrease the risk of CHD. Target oriented good control of hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia in addition to educating the general population about the dangers and preventive measures of the diseases are required.
PRODUCT REVIEW SENTIMENT ANALYSIS – A SURVEY

Now a day’s more and more people are buying products online. In order to enhance customer shopping experience, it has become a common practice for online merchants to enable their customers to write reviews on products that they have purchased. As a result, the number of reviews that a product receives grows rapidly. Manual analysis of customer opinions is very time consuming due to the multitude of contributions. So the sentiment analysis is use to extract, aggregate and analysed the opinions on product from discussion forums. Sentiment analysis has gained much attention in recent years. Sentiment analysis is a kind of text classification that classifies texts based on the sentimental orientation (SO) of opinions they contain. Sentiment analysis of product reviews has recently become very popular in text mining and computational linguistics research. In the field of sentiment analysis there are many algorithms exist to tackle Natural Language Processing problems. Each algorithm is used by several applications. In this paper i have revised the various sentiment analysis based neural network methods. Data used in this study are online product reviews collected from Amazon.com. Experiments for neural network methods which are performed with promising outcomes.
Impact of Media on adolescent Reproductive Health

Adolescents often use media simply for entertainment and an enjoyable diversion from everyday concerns. Adolescents use media to obtain information, especially about topics that their parents may be reluctant to discuss in the home, such as sexuality. The aim of this paper is to correlate the relationship of media and adolescent reproductive health. Random selection of adolescent group were selected from different schools of Ranchi (Jharkhand). Those who wanted to participate were included in the study. Questionnaire method was used to collect data from adolescent that includes questions related to types of social media they spent maximum time with, type of content they watch on internet and the type of movies they like to watch on television. A total of 5.72% male participant who surf internet for more than 2 hrs said that they were able to talk to their family or relatives regarding their sexual problems. Whereas, 25.93% male participant who surf internet for more than 3 hrs said that they were able to talk to their family or relatives regarding their sexual problems. On the other hand large number of participants from both segment of participants (i.e. >2 hrs and >3 hrs) were not able to discuss their sexual problems with their family or relatives. Almost 94.29% boys who surf internet for more than 2 hrs and 74.08% boys who surf internet for more than 3 hrs were not comfortable to discuss their sexual problems at home.
Teachers’ Perception of the Influence of Moral Education on Pupils’ Discipline in Kericho Municipality in Kericho County; Kenya

Education in Kenya aims at developing a whole round person in terms of cognitive, normative, creative and dialogical dimensions. It is believed that education can be used to change the behaviour of the learners positively. At the core of education is the triangle of discipline from without, self discipline and the sustaining force of courage from without. Teachers have served as a key element in the teaching of moral education in schools, yet research concerning teachers' perception o the influence of moral education on pupil’s discipline is limited. As a result of this scenario, the present study investigated the perception of teachers on the influence of moral education on pupils’ discipline. Reported cases of strikes, protest teenage pregnancy, burning of schools, truancy, corruption and misuse of sex are clear indicators of moral crisis in Kenya. Combinations of stratified and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the participants for the study. The target population consisted of 101 deputy head teachers and 500 teachers. The deputy head teachers were purposively sampled while the rest of the participants were randomly sampled from the various strata. The proposed study adopted Ex post facto research design. The study was based on the theory of moral development advanced by Lawrence Kohlberg. Questionnaires and interview schedule were used to collect data. From the analysis and interpretation, it was deduced that education system has failed to inculcate desired moral values to primary school pupils due to the ignorance of the role moral education play in curbing indiscipline related problems. On the basis of findings, recommendations and suggestions were found useful to curriculum developers, teacher training institutions, teachers and primary school managers in strategizing ways of improving perception of teachers towards moral education. Index TermMoral Education, Pupils’ Discipline, Teachers’ Perception
Model-based Data-driven Structural Health Monitoring of a Wind Turbine Blade

The development of structural health monitoring algorithms for wind turbines is an emerging need because of the aging issue in wind farm facilities. An emerging field of data-driven machine learning schemes has resulted in the development of new means in structural health monitoring. Although, these approaches are inclined to errors in the absence of good insight into the physics of the system. Therefore, a comprehensive model of the structure, as well as its uncertainties, could be a good complement to these approaches. In the current article, an algorithm is developed for autonomous health monitoring of a wind turbine blade, which is one of the most expensive parts of the turbine, based on acceleration measurements taken from several points on the blade. The data are acquired based on a close to reality finite element model of the blade. The acceleration signals are gathered from five nodes along with the wind turbine model, which act as vibration sensors in a common similar test setup. Advanced algorithms of system identification are used for extracting damage sensitive features. Moreover, a one-class kernel support vector machine (SVM) is trained to find the data associated with a damaged state of the structure. Finally, the success of the procedure in the detection of the existence and location of the damage is depicted.
Youth-at-Risk to Kids at Hope: Flipping the Stereotype

Albert Einstein once said, “We cannot solve today’s significant problems with the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. ” Educators, parents, and community members spend an exhaustive amount of time examining why children and youth fail, as opposed to why they succeed. More than often, these children and youth are stereotyped with the label of being “at risk” and are doomed for failure in schools and in their personal lives. Indeed, statistics support high numbers of school drop-out rates, gang affiliations, drug abuse, homelessness, teen pregnancies and school violence. These facts and data make it easier to be pessimistic about the future of many of our youth. However, research also documents that people succeed in life when there is a focus on their assets, not their liabilities. Kids at Hope is a different way of thinking. It focuses on seeing children as hope, not at risk. It is about helping children succeed. It is a cultural, strategic framework designed to engage entire communities—educators, parents, community members—to support the belief that all children are capable of success—no exceptions. This paper will outline a research and evidence-based protocol on the three leading principals or universal truths that is the foundation of Kids of Hope.