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A Fuzzy Approach on Vendor Managed Inventory Policy

This paper deals with one-vendor, multi-buyer integrated production inventory model with consignment stock policy, a particular vendor managed inventory policy, in which inspection cost is included in the total cost to supply good quality items to the buyers. An analytical model is developed to obtain optimal replenishment decisions for both vendor and buyers. Fuzzy mathematical model is also developed in which setup costs, holding costs of vendor and buyers and inspection cost of the vendor are taken as triangular fuzzy numbers. Modified integration representation method is used for defuzzifying the total cost. Finally the benefit of CS policy is explained through a numerical example. Mathematics Subject Classification: 03E72, 90B05
Organization of Processes Digitization and E-Invoicing Services for an Effective Digital Transformation of Public Sector

The article tries to describe a model of analysis to evaluate and measure real benefits and organizational effects arising from the process of paper digitization and e-invoicing for the Italian Public Administrations. The analysis is focused also on the interaction between citizens, professionals, companies and the Italian public administrations. The approach at the basis of the investigation highlights several critical traits of the digitization activity and delivers an analysis that displays how those difficulties brought forward by motivational and involvement factors. The digital transformation in the Public sector can give several opportunities from the organizational point of view, but at the same time can propose some complex difficulties for the delivering of effective services and for the innovation development.
Phenol Compounds—Qualitative Index in Small Fruits

ABTRACT Over the past 10 years, researchers have become increasingly interested in polyphenols. The main reason for this interest is the recognition of the antioxidant properties of polyphenols, their great abundance in our diet, and their probable role in the prevention of various diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases (51). Furthermore, polyphenols, which constitute the active substances found in many plants, modulate the activity of a wide range of enzymes and cell receptors (1). In this way, in addition to having antioxidant properties, polyphenols have several other specific biological actions that are poorly understood. Not all polyphenols are absorbed with equal efficiency. Knowledge of the bioavailability and metabolism of the various polyphenols is necessary in order to evaluate their biological activity within target tissues. The types and distribution of polyphenols in foods and the bioavailability of polyphenols are the topics of our knowledge. Several thousand molecules having a polyphenol structure have been identified in higher plants, and several hundred are found in edible plants. These molecules are secondary metabolites of plants and are generally involved in defense against ultraviolet radiation or aggression by pathogens. These compounds may be classified into different groups as a function of the number of phenols that they contain. This review aims to describe evidences for the effects of polyphenol consumption on health, and to specify which out of the hundreds of existing polyphenols are likely to provide the greatest protection in the context of preventive nutrition. If these objectives are to be attained, it is first essential to determine the nature and distribution of these compounds in fruits. Such knowledge will allow evaluation of polyphenol intake and enable epidemiologic analysis that will in turn provide an understanding of the relation between the intake of these substances and the risk of development of several diseases.
Contactless Power Transfer For Microcontroller Based Led Sign Board

Summary In this paper, contactless power transfer application was implemented by using magnetic mechanism which consists of magnets and coils. It is also shown that PIC based electronic circuit can be excited by the mechanism which transfers mechanical energy into electrical energy. It has been demonstrated in this paper that the system introduced here is more efficient, more resistant and has higher performance than conventional system which has brush-collector pair.
Cryosphere: ice on Niwot Ridge and in the Green Lakes Valley, Colorado Front Range

Background: Subsurface ice preserved as ice lenses and within rock glaciers as well as glacial and lake ice provides sensitive indicators of climate change and serve as a late-season source of meltwater. Aims: We synthesise the results of geomorphological, geophysical and geochemical studies during the period of 1995–2014, building on a long history of earlier work focused on ice and permafrost studies on Niwot Ridge and the adjacent Green Lakes Valley (GLV), which is part of the Niwot Ridge Long Term Ecological Research Site. Methods: These studies are discussed in the context of how bodies of ice and rock glaciers reflect changing local climate. We review recent results from geophysical investigations (resistivity, seismic refraction and ground-penetrating radar) of the shallow subsurface, ongoing monitoring of the Arikaree Glacier, three rock glaciers and lake ice in the GLV, and interpretations of how subsurface ice melt regulates the flow and chemistry of alpine surface water after seasonal snowfields melt. Results and conclusions: Permafrost conditions reported from Niwot Ridge in the 1970s are generally absent today, but ice lenses form and melt seasonally. Ice is present permanently within the Green Lakes 5 rock glacier and at nearby favourable sites. The Arikaree Glacier has shown a marked decline in cumulative mass balance during the past 12 years after a 30-year period when net mass balance was ca. 0. Duration of seasonal lake ice increases with elevation in GLV, but duration has decreased at all seven lakes that have been monitored during the last three decades. This decrease has been most marked at the lowest elevation where it amounted to a reduction of about 1 d year−1 and least at Green Lake 5 where the loss has been at a rate of 0.5 d year−1. Surface temperature measurements from rock glaciers have not shown strong trends during the past 15 years. It has been suggested that almost all of the 2.5-mm year−1 increase in stream discharge from the upper GLV in September and October has been derived from melting of subsurface ice.
Pyloric Metastases from Primary Breast Cancer- A Case Report and Literature Review

One in eight women is affected by breast cancer during their life time. The typical metastatic sites from a primary breast cancer are lung, bone, liver and brain. Breast cancer metastases to the bowel are rare. However, it is important to recognize patients who have been affected by breast cancer in the past, and now present with gastroenterological symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bleeding or diarrhoea. A delay in reaching the proper diagnosis may result in inappropriate management or late treatment. This paper reports a case of breast cancer metastases to the pylorus and reviews relevant literature surrounding this topic. Keyword: Breast Cancer; Lobular; Metastasis. Introduction Breast cancer is considered the most common cancer worldwide, and regarded as the main cause of cancer mortality in the UK. Distant metastatic sites are most commonly the lungs, liver, bones, brain and skin. Rarer sites include the bowel, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, genital organs, urinary bladder, and eyes [1] . Regarding breast carcinoma metastasis to the gut, extrahepatic sites are rare. Breast cancer metastasis to the stomach maymimic primary gastric cancer. Proper clinical assessment and appropriate histopathological www.jmscr. igmpublication.org Impact Factor 5.84 Index Copernicus Value: 71.58 ISSN (e)-2347-176x ISSN (p) 2455-0450 DOI: https://dx.doi. org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i11.46
Management Control Systems, culture and upper echelons – A systematic literature review on their interactions

This systematic literature review of 99 empirical studies, between 1926 and 2016, synthesizes evidence on the interaction of management control systems (MCS) with both national culture and corporate culture. We cast our net widely by considering MCS as a package in relation to macro (national), meso (organizational) and micro culture (upper echelon theory). The literature reviewed suggests that evidence on the interaction of culture and MCS is highly fragmented, and only some authors find that culture matters for MCS. The main reason for these inconsistent findings is that studies investigating organizational MCS tend to focus only on one aspect of culture (macro, meso, or micro). This impairs a comprehensive understanding of the MCS-culture relationship. Our main insight is that culture affects MCS, provided that culture is considered as a multi-layered phenomenon that combines internal aspects of culture – e.g., upper echelon theory – with external aspects of culture, e.g., national culture. The contemporary literature mostly limits itself to discussing whether national culture matters for MCS. Hence, this focus is slightly misguided. Future studies should rather inquire which aspects of culture interacts with MCS across varying contexts.
A Three-Dimensional Graphics Application for Numerical Simulations of Turbidity Currents in the Stratigraphic Modelling Process

Turbidity currents occur in both natural and man-made situations. In agreement with some researcher s, most of the world’s oil reser ves are stored in hydrocarbon reser voir built by turbidity systems. Due to the importance of these currents, this work presents a three-dimensional graphics application for numerical simulations of turbidity currents called Turb3D. This application is based on a consistent and efficient numerical method for simulations of turbidity currents for basin sedimentations predictions in the stratigraphic modelling process. The algorithm used in the software is based on Navier-Stokes equations that are solved using a depth-averaged procedure. The application user interface provides a common, user-friendly, graphical environment for pre-processing, solution and postprocessing. Despite the good computational performance achieved by using this approach, experiments should be done in order to validate the proposed numerical method presented in this work.
Serious Games between simulation and game. A proposal of taxonomy

The concept of Simulation refers to different spheres and has different aims. According to the area it may concern, it relates to several concepts and definitions. Our research helped us to single out some distinctive characteristics of simulation, of games (as a key subject) and of their connections. Elaborating the subject was useful to indicate a set of typologies with specific objects and applications. We hope the taxonomy we presented will contribute to a shared vision of the topic, being the first step towards a more systematic schematization than the ones studied and developed so far.
Effect of methyl jasmonate treatment on decay, post-harvest life and quality of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa L. cv. Gaviota) fruit

Strawberry as a non-climacteric and perishable fruit that is susceptible to fungal infections especially Botrytis cinerea. Therefore, its storage life is too short. Alternatives to the use of conventional fungicides are needed because of concerns about human health risks. Postharvest application of conventional fungicides to fruits is prohibited. The aim of this study was evaluation of nonchemical and safe compounds like methyl jasmonate. To prolonged fruit storage life and maintained quality and quantity characteristics of strawberry fruit. Therefore, MeJA at 4 concentration (0, 10, 30 and 60 µl -1 ) and 2 treatment methods (spray on fruits and paper disk method) in in vivo condition were used. Then quality characteristics of fruits (weight loss, pH, TA, TSS, vitamin C, anthocyanin, calcium, pectin, decay and sensory analyses) were evaluated. Treated fruits with MeJA had lower weight loss, pH, TSS and decay and higher TA, vitamin C, anthocyanin, calcium, pectin and fruit quality compared to controls. As a general result, all of treatments caused lower decay incidence and longer storability and improved fruit quality compared to controls. Among all treatment methods paper disk method had higher effectuality compared to spray method.
Antioxidant activity and sensory analysis of murtilla ( Ugni molinae Turcz.) fruit extracts in an oil model system

An oil model system was used to analyze the antioxidant activity of Chilean fruit extracts and to determine their odor sensory effect. Hydroalcoholic extracts from wild and 14-4 genotype murtilla ( Ugni molinae Turcz.) fruit were assessed by the Response Surface Methodology. The optimal conditions for producing high total phenolic-content extracts were 49.5% (v/v) ethanol at 30 oC, which yielded 18.39 and 26.14 mg GAE·g -1 dry matter, respectively. The optimized extracts were added to a lipid model system and evaluated via the Schaal Oven Test. After 96 hours, 150 and 200 mg·kg -1 oil of the wild and 14-4 genotype extracts, respectively, showed an antioxidant capacity similar to TBHQ (200 mg·kg -1 oil) in terms of peroxide values and odor. Thus, murtilla fruit extracts are a natural source of antioxidants for protecting lipidic foods, such as soybean oil.
The relationship between atmospherics, services cape and destination attractiveness of a holiday destination

This paper explores the relationship between tourists’ perceptions of atmospherics, the servicescape and destination attractiveness at the Forever Resort situated in Bela Bela in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Bela Bela is one of the prime tourist areas in the country and hosts various resorts, lodges, and caravan parks. The study also investigates how perceptions of atmosphere, servicescape and destination attractiveness differ between males and females. A non probability sampling approach generated 194 responses. The findings suggest that there is a positive correlation between the tourists’ perceptions of atmospherics, the servicescape and destination attractiveness. The difference between male and female perceptions of atmospherics, the servicescape and destination attractiveness is not statistically significant. Past research studies have concentrated mainly on the perceived tourist satisfaction with the atmosphere and servicescape of holiday destinations, without focusing on how gender differences influence tourists’ perceptions of a holiday destination. Results suggest that it might not be that important, as originally thought, to develop an atmosphere and servicescape uniquely designed for gender groups.
A Projection on Climate Change Impact towards Meteorological Droughts over Java Island, Indonesia

Java Island, as one of the main Indonesian islands with the largest population and rice production, is considered highly vulnerable towards climate change impacts. Identification of the increasing risk due to climate change enhanced meteorological disasters is very important to support local community resilience.This study aims to analyze the meteorological drought potential in Java Island, as projected by IPCC climate change scenarios. Monthly time series of rainfall data from 1985-2004 are used to determine the current drought potential. Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is applied to the observed (1985-2004) and projected (2010-2030) drought index. Geographic Information system (GIS) analysis is utilized to depict the spatial distribution of drought events. The result reveals that although there is a different trend between the western and the eastern part of the island, the drought frequency in general is increasing. The result also indicates that the daily rainfall tendency over the island has decreased significantly since 1960.
Inspiring Agents of Change Through Music and Dance: A Documentation of My Facilitative Journey Through Five Countries with Dance4Life

OF PROJECT Inspiring Agents of Change through Music and Dance: A Documentation of my Facilitative Journey through Five Countries with Dance4Life This master’s project is a documentation of my journey as a Dance4Life facilitator in five countries and a reflection of the insights and learnings I discovered from the experience. A history and background of the Dance4Life project is provided, along with current trends in the field of HIV/AIDS. My rationale, as well as personal inspiration and motivation for this work is also outlined. Specifically, I discuss my learnings as it pertains to managing group dynamics and working with groups across diverse cultures. In addition, I reflect on the knowledge gained about what it means to be a facilitative leader and how the methodology used throughout the trainings has influenced both my learning and facilitation style. Daily journal reflections, debrief notes, participant evaluations and a series of photos from the different countries are provided in the appendices we well. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________
УДК 656.25: 621.318 D. WÓJCIK, MSc in telecommunications and PhD in radiocommunications, Silesian University of Technology (Gliwice, Poland) PREDICTION OF EXPOSURE CONDITIONS IN VICINITY OF UMTS BASE STATION ANTENNAS

Швидке впровадження безпровідного зв’язку впливає на те, що потенціальний ризик, якому підпадає здоров’я людини із-за пливу на неї електромагнітних полів, різко зріс. Стаття присвячена проблемам, які викликає сотова телефонія і які повинні бути розглянуті у двох різних аспектах: можлива небезпека здоров’ю із-за присутності кишенькових мобільних телефонів та розташування антен станцій. Для оцінки умов впливу антени станції універсальної мобільної телекомунікаційної системи (UMTS) запропоновано метод, який базується на заміні панелі антени дискретним лінійним масивом і який включає в себе елементи теорій геометричної оптики та дифракції.
Risk Factors Influencing the Survival of Strategic Alliances: Evidence from Kenya

Between one-half and two-thirds of strategic alliances formed by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fail to realize their purpose due to unmitigated risk factors. Most studies on strategic alliances and associated risks focus on developed economies. Using the Kenyan case, this study sheds light on risk factors influencing the survival of SME alliances in the Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). This study sourced primary data from 120 SMEs involved in strategic alliances. Quantitative and qualitative techniques were used to analyze the data. Results indicate that the survival of SME alliances is a function of factors including the proportion of skilled staff, explaining up to 8.7 percent of variance, transportation cost (8.1%), information sharing (7.5%), level of trust among partners (6.6%) and integration of computers to support business activities (5.5%). The results show that SME strategic alliances remain risky ventures, requiring a concerted effort of all stakeholders to initiate appropriate mitigative measures to avert economic losses resulting from alliance failure. The study underscores the need for SSA governments to provide tax incentives, improve infrastructure and explore cheaper energy alternatives.
Ownership Identity and Mitigation of Diversification Discount: Evidence from Malaysia

This paper examines the mitigation effect of the ultimate ownership identity on the diversification discount under the emerging market’s institutional setting. Using a sample of non-financial listed firms in Malaysia from 2002 to 2013, the study reveals that government ultimate ownership is able to mitigate the diversification discount better than family ultimate ownership by 5 to 43 percent, whereas family ultimate ownership is better than foreign ultimate ownership in mitigating the diversification discount by 30 to 118 percent. Our study also finds that a high degree of ownership concentration gives rise to the diversification discount.
Mapping of Brown Planthopper Resistance Gene Introgressed from Oryza nivara into Cultivated Rice, O. sativa

Brown planthopper (BPH) is one of the most destructive insect pests of rice in Asia. Wild rice species have been shown to be valuable sources for breeding resistant cultivars. In this study, SSR mapping of BPH resistance was conducted using an F10 family derived from a cross between an introgression line, ‘852T034’, from Oryza nivara (Accession number 102165), and a susceptible japonica variety, ‘Tainung 71’. Bulked analysis was used to evaluate the resistance of F10:11 families. A BPH resistant gene contributed by 852T034 was mapped between two flanking SSR markers, RM16655 and RM3317, on the short arm of chromosome 4. This is the first time a BPH resistance gene derived from the wild species O. nivara was mapped. The tightly linked SSR markers will be facilitated marker-assisted breeding and provide the basis for map-based cloning of BPH resistant gene.
Fysiologische en ethologische behoeften van niet gespeende kalveren in relatie tot transport langer dan 8 uur

Dr. Ing. M Gerritzen, Drs. M. Kluivers-Poodt en Dr. Ir. K. van Reenen Together with our clients, we integrate scientific know-how and practical experience to develop livestock concepts for the 21st century. With our expertise on innovative livestock systems, nutrition, welfare, genetics and environmental impact of livestock farming and our state-of-the art research facilities, such as Dairy Campus and Swine Innovation Centre Sterksel, we support our customers to find solutions for current and future challenges.