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Fruit biomechanics based on anatomy: a review
Authors: Li Zhiguo , Yang Hongling , Li Pingping , Liu Jizhan , Wang Jizhang , Xu Yunfeng
Published: May 2018

Fruit biomechanics is needed for quality determination, multiscale modelling and engineering design of fruit processes and equipments. However, these determined fruit biomechanics data often have obvious differences for the same fruit or tissue. In order to investigate it, the fruit biomechanics based on anatomy was reviewed in this paper. First, the anatomical characteristics of fruit biomaterials were described at the macroscopic ‘tissue’ level and microscopic ‘cellular’ level. Subsequently, the factors affecting fruit biomechanics based on anatomy and the relationships between fruit biomechanics, texture and mechanical damage were summarised according to the published literature. Fruit biomechanics is mainly affected by size, number and arrangement of cells, quantity and volume of intracellular spaces, structure, thickness, chemical composition and permeability of cell walls, and pectin degradation level and turgor pressure within cells based on microanatomy. Four test methods and partial determined results of fruit biomechanics were listed and reviewed. The determined mechanical properties data of fruit are only approximate values by using the existing four test methods, owing to the fruit biomaterials being non-homogeneous and living. Lastly, further aspects for research on fruit biomechanics were proposed for the future.
Shortest Path Problem Solving Based on Ant Colony Optimization Metaheuristic
Authors: Gła̢bowski Mariusz , Musznicki Bartosz , Nowak Przemysław , Zwierzykowski Piotr
Published: May 2018

The Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) metaheuristic is a versatile algorithmic optimization approach based on the observation of the behaviour of ants. As a result of numerous analyses, ACO has been applied to solving various combinatorial problems. The ant colony metaheuristic proves itself to be efficient in solving NP-hard problems, often generating the best solution in the shortest amount of time. However, not enough attention has been paid to ACO as a means of solving problems that have optimal solutions which can be found using other methods.

The shortest path problem is undoubtedly one of the aspects of great significance to navigation and telecommunications. It is used, amongst others, for determining the shortest route between two geographical locations, for routing in packet networks, and to balance and optimize network utilization. Thus, this article introduces ShortestPathACO, an Ant Colony Optimization based algorithm designed to find the shortest path in a graph. The algorithm consists of several subproblems that are presented successively. Each subproblem is discussed from many points of view to enable researchers to find the most suitable solutions to the problems they investigate.
Performance Evaluation of Multicast Overlay Routing Protocols
Authors: Stachowiak Krzysztof , Pawlak Tytus , Piechowiak Maciej
Published: May 2018

For almost three decades the multicast communication has been a subject of a dynamic research. It came to the world of the packet switching networks rather late and still has not become a fist class citizen of the Internet, yet the demand for such services is growing and thus the relevant technologies evolve persistently providing increasing quality and availability of the means of the group communication. The overlay approach to the multicast is an application layer realization which came to life due to certain deficiencies at the lower layers. In general the gain from using multicast for group communication instead of duplicated unicast links is that we avoid sending the same data many times through a single link. Such gain may be achieved wit the use of the router level mulitcast solution. The overlay solutions tend to approach his level of efficiency with a different degree of success. Therefore one of the main characteristics that is interesting when evaluating a particular overlay protocol is how well does it achieve the aforementioned gain. There are several metrics that allow for objective comparison of protocols in this regard. However this is not the only point of view to provide a valuable evaluation of the multicast overlay solutions. One of the important aspects of the modern group communication such as the IPTV or teleconferencing is the dynamic nature of the users’ participation. A particular group may be joined and left by multiple users at a very frequent rate which is critical to the resources management as well as to maintaining the integrity of the abstract communication structure, e.g. a tree spanning all the participants. In such case two major classes of the evaluation criteria emerge: the statical and the dynamical ones. They’re both very important and interdependent, however the means to measure them may differ significantly. In this article a wide variety of the multicast overlay protocols have been analysed and two of them have been chosen to be compared. The stress of the evaluation has been put on the dynamic aspects of the multicast overlay protocols operation.
Tuchola County Broadband Network (TCBN)
Authors: Zabłudowski Antoni , Dubalski Bożydar , Zabłudowski Łukasz , Pedersen Jens Myrup
Published: May 2018

In the paper the designing project (plan) of Tuchola City broadband IP optical network has been presented. The extended version of network plan constitute technical part of network Feasibility Study, that it is expected to be implemented in Tuchola and be financed from European Regional Development Funds. The network plan presented in the paper contains both topological structure of fiber optic network as well as the active equipment for the network. In the project described in the paper it has been suggested to use Modular Cable System - MCS for passive infrastructure and Metro Ethernet technology for active equipment. The presented solution provides low cost of construction (CAPEX), ease of implementation of the network and low operating cost (OPEX). Moreover the parameters of installed Metro Ethernet switches in the network guarantee the scalability of the network for at least 10 years.
Effect of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles on Water Glass Structure
Authors: Bobrowski A. , Kmita A. , Starowicz M. , Hutera B. , Stypuła B.
Published: May 2018

An attempt has been made to determine the effect of an addition of colloidal suspensions of the nanoparticles of magnesium oxide on the structure of water glass, which is a binder for moulding and core sands. Nanoparticles of magnesium oxide MgO in propanol and ethanol were introduced in the same mass content (5wt.%) and structural changes were determined by measurement of the FT-IR absorption spectra.
Classification of Structure Defects of Metal Matrix Castings with Saturated Reinforcement
Authors: Gawdzińska K. , Nagolska D. , Szweycerb M.
Published: May 2018

Definition of a composite [1] describes an ideal composite material with perfect structure. In real composite materials, structure is usually imperfect - composites contain various types of defects [2, 3-5], especially as the casted composites are of concern. The reason for this is a specific structure of castings, related to course of the manufacturing process. In case of metal matrix composite castings, especially regarding these manufactured by saturation, there is no classification of these defects [2, 4]. Classification of defects in castings of classic materials (cast iron, cast steel, non-ferrous alloys) is insufficient and requires completion of specific defects of mentioned materials. This problem (noted during manufacturing metal matrix composite castings with saturated reinforcement in Institute of Basic Technical Sciences of Maritime University Szczecin) has become a reason of starting work aimed at creating such classification. As a result, this paper was prepared. It can contribute to improvement of quality of studied materials and, as a consequence, improve the environment protection level.
Application of Microwaves for Binder Content Assessment in Moulding Sands
Authors: Nowak D.
Published: May 2018

The paper presents results of preliminary examinations on possibility of determining binder content in traditional moulding sands with the microwave method. The presented measurements were carried-out using a special stand, the so-called slot line. Binder content in the sandmix was determined by measurements of absorption damping Ad and insertion losses IL of electromagnetic wave. One of main advantages of the suggested new method of binder content measurement is short measuring time.
Investigations of Properties of Wax Mixtures Used in the Investment Casting Technology – New Investigation Methods
Authors: Zych J. , Kolczyk J. , Snopkiewicz T.
Published: May 2018

The results of testing of the selected group of wax mixtures used in the investment casting technology, are presented in the paper. The measurements of the kinetics of the mixtures shrinkage and changes of viscous-plastic properties as a temperature function were performed. The temperature influence on bending strength of wax mixtures was determined.
Diffuse Hair Loss in Secondary Syphilis in HIV Positive Man: Case Report
Authors: Bjekić Milan
Published: May 2018

Hair loss is not a common feature of secondary syphilis. There are two types of syphilitic alopecia: “symptomatic” type where hair loss is associated with other symptoms of secondary syphilis, and “essential” alopecia that is either patchy (“moth-eaten” type), diffuse pattern with a generalized thinning of the scalp hair, or a combination of both without any other mucocutaneous signs of syphilis. This article presents a case of syphilitic alopecia in a 30-year-old homosexual man. The patient had diffuse non-scarring alopecia of his scalp and loss of eyelashes and eyebrows. A macular rash with palmar-plantar involvement and oral lesions coexisted with the hair loss. Serological tests for syphilis were positive. The patient was treated with a single dose of benzathine penicillin G, 2.4 million units intramuscularly. Within three months there was dramatic hair regrowth, and all syphilitic lesions resolved. Patient was councelled and tested on HIV. The HIV seropositivity was confirmed by Western blot analysis.

Syphilitic alopecia should not be overlooked in patients with non-scarring hair loss. Serologic testing for syphilis is recommended in patients with unexplained rapid hair loss. However, all patients presenting with syphilis should be offered HIV testing.
Present Approaches to Landscape Typology in the Czech Republic
Authors: Romportl Dušan , Chuman Tomáš
Published: May 2018

Landscape typologies are widely recognised as useful tools for landscape management and planning. However, there is wide range of different approaches producing diverse outputs, which makes the usage of landscape typologies sometimes difficult or confusing in general practice (Wascher ed., 2005). The same situation is found in the Czech Republic, where a number of holistic, expert-based and quantitative approaches were developed. These differences could be explained by different objectives of landscape classification, different input data and methods used, and by the particular author’s experience and erudition. Nevertheless, landscape typology should be clear both for scientists, landscapeplanners and policy makers. It is necessary to create valid landscape-planning documents which have to reflect regional, cultural and natural landscape specifics, for as effective and sustainable land use as possible. For such a strategic planning, clearly defined and characterised spatial units seem to be an essential base. This paper aims to introduce the fundamental methodological approaches, provides basic comparison of different Czech typologies, and discusses an optimal method for landscape planning.
Sesgos cognitivos y uso del e-gobierno. Una perspectiva conductual
Authors: Medina-Molina Cayetano , Rey-Moreno Manuel , Pérez-González Benito , Rufín Ramón
Published: May 2018

El e-gobierno se presenta como una herramienta al servicio de la mejora de la eficacia y eficiencia en la prestación de los servicios públicos. Pero, pese a los esfuerzos por lograr una adopción generalizada del e-gobierno, éste presenta unas tasas de uso inferiores a las anheladas. Si bien dicho fenómeno ha sido estudiado desde diferentes perspectivas, en el presente trabajo se presenta la perspectiva conductual como enfoque que responda a tal reto. Para ello, se analiza la relación entre diferentes sesgos cognitivos vinculados a la tendencia del statu quo (hábito, inercia y resistencia) con la intención (de uso para los usuarios y de continuación para los usuarios). Los datos fueron captados tras un trabajo cualitativo (dos sesiones de grupo) y un trabajo cuantitativo (923 cuestionarios), dirigido a dos muestras diferentes de ciudadanos (no-usuarios y usuarios del e-gobierno). Los resultados constatan la presencia de la tendencia al statu quo en el uso del e-gobierno. Mientras en el caso de los no-usuarios del e-gobierno se encuentran presentes los sesgos cognitivos analizados, llevando a dilatar su uso, entre los usuarios del e-gobierno carece de relevancia el hábito, por lo que se mantienen en su uso como canal de acceso a los servicios públicos.
El impacto de la gestión documental en la transparencia de las Administraciones públicas: la transparencia por diseño
Authors: Cerrillo Martínez Agustí , Casadesús de Mingo Anahí
Published: May 2018

La gestión documental tiene un impacto significativo en la mejora de la transparencia de la Administración pública. La transparencia por diseño se refiere a la incorporación de las obligaciones de transparencia previstas por la legislación vigente en el ciclo de vida de los documentos para garantizar el acceso efectivo de la ciudadanía a la información pública desde el diseño de los sistemas de gestión documental. En este artículo se examinan los cambios que las Administraciones públicas deben impulsar en sus sistemas de gestión documental para que contribuyan significativamente a la mejora de la transparencia pública y se facilite el acceso a la información. En particular, como estudio de caso, se analizan las previsiones que ha realizado la Ley 19/2014, de 29 de diciembre, de transparencia, acceso a la información pública y buen gobierno de Cataluña.
Effect of Web-Based Linear Program Teaching Material Use on Student’s Learning Result in Linear Program Material. (Study on SMK 6 Kota Malang)
Authors: Nur Fatimah Elina
Published: May 2018

Utilization of learning website / e-learning as one of the teaching materials is expected to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of learning, so that will make the students’ learning result became maximum. The improvement of learning result by utilizing the learning website can make the students learn according to their own paces. So, in this research the researcher aims to examine the effect of web-based linear program teaching material use on students’ learning result in linear program material. This study used experimental research with quasi experiment design which divided into 2 classes, that was the control class which used the classical method and the experimental class which used the web media. The subjects of the research were students of XI A class and XI B class which had 20 students for both classes. The data collecting technique used a test then it would be analyzed by using independent t-test sample. The results showed that there were some differences in learning result between the control group and the experimental group where the experimental group which used the learning website had a higher post-test average score than the control group. This showed that there was a positive and significant impact of website utilization on students’ learning result.
SURVEI PROSES PEMBUATAN MINUMAN KAHWA DAUN DI PROPINSI SUMATERA BARAT, INDONESIA
Authors: Novita Rilma , Kasim Anwar , Anggraini Tuty , Putra Deddi Prima
Published: May 2018

Minuman kahwa daun adalah minuman yang terbuat dari daun kopi yang dikeringkan dan merupakan minuman khas Sumatera Barat. Survei proses pembuatan minuman kahwa daun telah dilakukan dengan  mengunjungi tempat-tempat pembuatan minuman kahwa daun yang tersebar di tiga kabupaten yang ada di Sumatera Barat yaitu Kabupaten Tanah datar, Kabupaten Agam, dan Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi proses pembuatan minuman kahwa daun yang ada dan berkembang di Sumatera Barat. Data primer proses pembuatan minuman telah dikumpulkan dari 34 kedai atau kafe yang memproduksi dan menjual minuman kahwa daun yang terdapat di tiga kabupaten yang menjadi sentra budaya masyarakat Sumatera Barat (Minang). Pemilihan kedai atau kafe didasarkan pada kemudahan akses dan berada di pinggir jalan utama yang menghubungkan ketiga kabupaten. Data diperoleh dengan teknik wawancara, observasi langsung, dan dibantu daftar pertanyaan. Dari hasil pengamatan terhadap proses pembuatan minuman kahwa daun yang ada dan berkembang di Sumatera Barat diketahui bahwa ada tiga proses pembuatan minuman kahwa daun atau proses ekstraksi yaitu 1) pemasakan (air dan daun kopi dimasak secara bersamaan sampai mendidih) dikerjakan oleh 91,2 % pembuat minuman kahwa daun, 2) penyeduhan (daun kopi diseduh dengan air panas 80-90oC) dikerjakan oleh 2,9 % pembuat minuman kahwa daun, dan 3) pelarutan (air dimasak sampai mendidih kemudian daun kopi dimasukkan dan dibiarkan mendidih selama 3-5 menit), dikerjakan oleh 5,9 % pembuat minuman kahwa daun. Proses pembuatan minuman kahwa daun terbanyak dilakukan di Kabupaten Tanah Datar (52,9 %).
ANALISIS NILAI TAMBAH PELAKU RANTAI PASOK GAMBIR DENGAN METODE HAYAMI TERMODIFIKASI
Authors: Saputra Hendra , Nazir Novizar , Yenrina Rina
Published: May 2018

Gambir merupakan komoditas unggulan Sumatera Barat, produktivitas rantai pasok gambir saat ini masih memiliki kendala dari tingkat keuntungan yang tidak setara di setiap aliran rantainya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui nilai tambah yang diperoleh di setiap pelaku rantai pasok gambir. Mekanisme rantai pasok gambir diidentifikasi menggunakan metode kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan sistem yang didukung dengan metode Hayami termodifikasi untuk menghitung nilai tambah. Pada skala industri kapasitas pabrik pengolahan eksportir gambir 1250 kg gambir/jam dan tingkat harga jual gambir masyarakat Rp. 45.000/kg, harga Gambir katekin (Produksi eksportir) Rp 189.000/kg di dapat hasil perbandingan nilai tambah Petani (11%) : Pedagang pengumpul (30 %) : Eksportir lokal (60 %). Dari total nilai tambah yang dihasilkan sebesar Rp.322.602.481.833 pertahun terlihat perbandingan nilai tambah diantara para pelaku rantai pasok gambir yaitu petani, pedagang pengumpul, dan eksportir lokal dimana petani memperoleh Rp. 20.052/kg, pedagang pengumpul Rp. 55.135/kg dan eksportir lokal Rp. 110.813/kg.  Berdasarkan besaran nilai tambah per kg gambir yang diperoleh disetiap rantai pasok gambir, eksportir lokal menerima bagian pendapatan yang lebih baik dibandingkan dengan petani dan pedagang pengumpul.
Reconfigurations of Polygamy in Mariama BÃ¢â€™s So Long a Letter and Paulina Chizianeâ€™s Niketche: Uma HistÃ³ria de Poligamia
Authors: Gonzo Tsitsi Roselene , Chikwangura Yemurai
Published: May 2018

Â It is a given that men have long enjoyed cultural and symbolic superiority in traditional patriarchal African societies. The hierarchy of social importance among women seems to cascade down from married to single women. Polygamous marriages, though widely accepted in many African societies, remain contentious and draw divergent sentiments from women and men alike. Drawing on African feminist perspectives such as those broached by Sylvia Tamale, this paper argues that polygamy is presented in the literary works of Mariama BÃ¢ and Paulina Chiziane in two polarized viewpoints. Polygamy is at once considered a utopia and a dystopia. The utopian dignity of marriage is framed against the tarrying dystopian flip-side of polygamy in which women are objectified and used more for the sexual pleasure of men. This confirms the assertion that the perception of polygamy must be reconsidered and reconfigured, in particular the manner in which it replicates patriarchy where women are dominated by the rule of phallus.
Chinua Achebe; Dialogical Self theory; Hubert Hermans; Internal vs. External I-positions; Things Fall Apart
Authors: Deyab Mohammad Shaaban , Elshaikh Ebtihal Abdulsalam
Published: May 2018

This article attempts to provide a new reading of Chinua Achebeâ€™s Things Fall Apart (1958) from the perspective of Dialogical Self Theory, which views the self as a complex set of interrelated positions developed through social interaction. This study illustrates how Okonkwoâ€™s self moves from one I-position to another according to changes in situation and time. In Okonkwoâ€™s interactions with other people, he invokes various internal and external I-positions, where different people arouse different parts in his â€œselfâ€ and perform inner dialogues between these positions. These internal and external I-positions disagree with each other. However, despite this dialogue, new positions failed to emerge. Okonkwoâ€™s decision to kill himself at the end illustrates his failure to form a successful dialogical relation among his multiple I-positions.
Risk for Lower Extremity Injury After Concussion: A Matched Cohort Study in Soldiers
Authors: Kardouni Joseph R. , Shing Tracie L. , McKinnon Craig J. , Scofield Dennis E. , Proctor Susan P.
Published: May 2018

Background

Rates of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury are reportedly higher in professional and collegiate athletes following concussions. However, there is a paucity of evidence on this relationship in individuals who are not high-level athletes.

Objectives

To examine the risk of acute lower extremity musculoskeletal injury in soldiers within 2 years of an incident concussion, compared to matched nonconcussed soldiers.

Methods

This was a matched-cohort study that used the medical encounter and personnel data of active-duty US Army soldiers from 2005 to 2011. Incident concussions were identified using International Classification of Diseases-Ninth Revision codes in medical encounter data of all soldiers from 2005 to 2009. One nonconcussed soldier in the US Army during the same month was matched by age, sex, rank, length of service, deployment status, and military career field to each concussed soldier. Hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated for the risk of lower extremity injury within 2 years of the incident concussion. Monthly HRs were compared to identify differences in injury rates between the groups, and an HR for the period of greatest difference was also calculated.

Results

A total of 23 044 individuals (11 522 concussed and 11 522 nonconcussed) were included in the study. Within 2 years of concussion, the hazard of lower extremity injury was 38% greater in concussed compared to nonconcussed soldiers (HR, 1.38; 95% CI: 1.30, 1.46), while the 15-month hazard was 45% greater (HR, 1.45; 95% CI: 1.36, 1.56).

Conclusion

The rate of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury among this population of physically active adults is higher following concussion, and the risk remains elevated for more than a year following injury.

Level of Evidence

Prognosis, level 2b. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(7):533–540. Epub 8 May 2018. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.8053
Does a Diagnostic Classification Algorithm Help to Predict the Course of Low Back Pain? A Study of Danish Chiropractic Patients With 1-Year Follow-up
Authors: Hartvigsen Lisbeth , Kongsted Alice , Vach Werner , Salmi Louis-Rachid , Hestbaek Lise
Published: May 2018

Background

A diagnostic classification algorithm, “the Petersen classification,” consisting of 12 categories based on a standardized examination protocol, was developed for the primary purpose of identifying clinically homogeneous subgroups of individuals with low back pain (LBP).

Objectives

To investigate whether a diagnostic classification algorithm is associated with activity limitation and LBP intensity at follow-up assessments of 2 weeks, 3 months, and 1 year, and whether the algorithm improves outcome prediction when added to a set of known predictors.

Methods

This was a prospective observational study of 934 consecutive adult patients with new episodes of LBP who were visiting chiropractic practices in primary care and categorized according to the Petersen classification. Outcomes were disability and pain intensity measured with questionnaires at 2 weeks and 3 months, and 1-year trajectories of LBP based on weekly responses to text messages. Associations were analyzed with linear and logistic regression models. In a subgroup of patients, the numbers of visits to primary and secondary care were described.

Results

The Petersen classification was statistically significantly associated with all outcomes (P<.001) but explained very little of the variance (R2 = 0.00–0.05). Patients in the nerve root involvement category had the most pain and activity limitation and the most visits to primary and secondary care. Patients in the myofascial pain category were the least affected.

Conclusion

The Petersen classification was not helpful in determining individual prognosis in patients with LBP receiving usual care in chiropractic practice. However, patients should be examined for potential nerve root involvement to improve prediction of likely outcomes.

Level of Evidence

Prognosis, level 1b. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(11):837–846. Epub 8 May 2018. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.8083
A importância do conhecimento da Síndrome de Charles Bonnet pelo médico oftalmologista e psiquiatra
Authors: Matheus Luiz Guilherme De Moraes , Moscovici Bernardo Kaplan , André Jr Robson , Zahr Nayara Marques , Guelfi Elis Marina Martinelli , Magalhães Karen Asano Paiva , Lima Carolina Pontes
Published: May 2018

Introdução: A síndrome de Charles Bonnet é definida como a percepção de alucinações visuais complexas em pacientes idosos, com déficit visual significativo, tendo os pacientes a percepção da natureza irreal de tais alucinações. Objetivo: O presente artigo, tem por finalidade esclarecer as características da síndrome de Charles Bonnet, em especial para os médicos psiquiatras e oftalmologistas, uma vez que tais especialistas tendem a se deparar mais com quadro clínico característico da síndrome. Métodos: Foi realizado pesquisa bibliográfica. A busca de artigos de revisão, bem como relatos de casos foi realizada nos bancos de dados eletrônicos das bases da Latindex, SCIELO e Google Scholar. Revisão da literatura: Com prevalência baixa, a síndrome de Charles Bonnet é em muitos casos subdiagnosticada, tendo em vista que a patologia é pouco conhecida. Seu quadro clínico pode induzir o profissional da saúde a realizar um diagnóstico psiquiátrico errôneo. Uma vez diagnosticada, ofertar tratamento eficaz, que se baseia na correção do quadro oftalmólogico é de total importância para o sucesso terapêutico do paciente. Conclusão: Após análise da literatura, evidenciou-se que apesar de ter sido descrita pela primeira ver no século XVIII, a síndrome é pouco conhecida. Saber identificar pacientes com o possível quadro, torna-se tarefa importante na busca de ofertar aos mesmos, tratamento adequado. Descritores: Alucinações, Transtornos da visão, Saúde mental
Tratamento minimamente invasivo da coledocolitíase e suas complicações: relato de caso
Authors: Rodrigues Marina Miury Sato , Basile Maíra Leite , Yamaoka Pedro Henrique Tsuyoshi , Assef José Cesar , De Campos Tércio
Published: May 2018

A Colangiopancreatografia Retrógrada Endoscópica (CPRE) é uma técnica de estudo das vias pancreatobiliares. Relatamos uma perfuração duodenal associada à hemorragia pós CPRE. Apesar de infrequentes, tais complicações possuem altas taxas de mortalidade, dependem sobretudo da experiência do endoscopista e seu tratamento de escolha é não cirúrgico.Descritores: Pancreatocolangiografia Retrógrada Endoscópica, Duodeno/lesões, Coledocolitíase/complicações, Perfuração intestinal, Hemorragia
MODEL ARSITEKTUR ENTERPRISE INSTITUSI PENGUJIAN DAN KALIBRASI ALAT KESEHATAN
Authors: Santoso Jatmoko B. , Affandi Achmad
Published: May 2018

ABSTRAKArsitektur Enterprise dapat digunakan sebagai alat perencanaan pengembangan Teknologi Informasi (TI) yang selaras dengan strategi bisnis organisasi. Model yang dikembangkan dalam makalah ini menggunakan TOGAF ADM dan ArchiMate. TOGAF adalah sebuah standar yang menjelaskan proses penyusunan arsitektur enterprise secara detail. ArchiMate adalah standar bahasa pemodelan Arsitektur Enterprise. Model arsitektur yang dikembangkan dapat menjadi kerangka dasar bagi Laboratorium Pengujian dan kalibrasi dalam pengembangan arsitektur enterprise yang mendukung pemenuhan standar SNI ISO/IEC 17025.       Kata Kunci: ArchiMate, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF. ABSTRACTEnterprise architecture can be used as a planning tool the development of IT that aligned with business strategy organization. The model developed in this paper using TOGAF ADM and ArchiMate. TOGAF is a standard that describes the process of preparing the enterprise architecture in detail. ArchiMate is an Enterprise Architecture modeling language standards. The Enterprise architectural model developed can be the reference model for testing and calibration laboratory of medical device that supports fulfill standard SNI ISO/IEC 17025.            Keywords: ArchiMate, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF.
SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS UNTUK PENDATAAN SEBARAN SATWA LANGKA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Efendi Fery S. , Izzah Abidatul , Sudarmaji Sudarmaji
Published: May 2018

ABSTRAK Indonesia adalah negara yang memiliki banyak variasi satwa yang tersebar di seluruh kepulauan dan memiliki keanekaragaman yang berbeda-beda. Namun, pada kenyataannya, kekayaan ini tidak diimbangi dengan kepedulian dan keingintahuan masyarakat mengenai keberadaan dan kelestariannya. Hal ini dapat disebabkan karena media yang menampung informasi satwa ini sangatlah sedikit. Jika hal ini dibiarkan berlarut-larut, maka lama kelamaan  keberadaan satwa tersebut akan menjadi punah. Dengan demikian diperlukan sebuah media yang mampu merekam data sebaran satwa yang di lindungi di Indonesia. Data satwa ini dapat berupa nama ilmiah dan lokasi satwa tersebut dipelihara. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini mengimplementasikan Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG) berbasis Google API sebagai media yang mampu mendata sebaran satwa yang dilindungi oleh pemerintah Indonesia. Adanya SIG yang dapat merepresentasikan sebaran data satwa dalam bentuk peta dapat memudahkan pengaksesan informasi dan menampilkan lokasi mengenai sebaran satwa langka di Indonesia. SIG yang dibangun dalam penelitian ini memiliki tiga user yaitu administrator, lembaga konservasi yang berperan sebagai kontributor, dan masyarakat sebagai pengunjung web. Fitur yang dimiliki oleh SIG ini antara lain adalah fitur pencarian informasi satwa, pencarian lokasi satwa langka, dan penanda lokasi pada map.Kata kunci: Google API, Satwa Langka, Sistem Informasi Geografis. ABSTRACT Indonesia is a country that has a lot of variety of animals. In fact, they are scattered throughout the islands and has a big diversity in them. However, the wildlife animals were not a concern of the public at all. It can be caused by media that holds the information of this animal is not well. If this is allowed to drag on, then over time the number of these animals will become extinct. Because of this, it is needed to build a media that capable to recording data or information about the distribution of wildlife in Indonesia. This information can be their scientific name and where they lived. Therefore, this study implements a Geographic Information System (GIS) based Google API as a media that is able to record the distribution of species protected by the Indonesian government. GIS can presents the distribution of animals in maps. The SIG can be used by three users, that is administrator, conservation organizations as a contributor, and society as a web visitor. The features that we can use are searching wildlife information, searching location of endangered species, and marking location on the maps.Keywords: Geographic Information Systems, Google APIs, Rare Animals.
Effectiveness of acupuncture for headache in post-stroke patients
Authors: Kovalenko Olga , Chizhukova Maryna
Published: May 2018

Introduction

Vascular and cerebrovascular diseases remain an actual problem of modern society. More than 70% of post-stroke patients suffered from different pains. Although a headache is the common complaint of post-stroke patients it is not described good in specialized literature and its pathophysiology has not yet been sufficiently studied. In order to relieve headaches, the patients usually use a lot of medicaments often without an agreement with a doctor. Since unnecessary polypharmacy is ineffective and leads to a wide range of adverse effects, the search for pathogenically valid and effective alternative approaches deserves the great attention. Acupuncture is one of such approaches.

Methods

We analyzed 2 groups of patients who had the stroke in anamnesis and suffered from a headache: the main (acupuncture) group (n = 30) that underwent acupuncture and traditional medications and the control group that received medication alone (n = 30). The average age of patients in the main group was 70 (SD 8.06) years. Among them 13 women and 17 men. The average age of participants in the control group was 70.3 (SD 9.00) years and it included 8  and 22 individuals of male and female gender. In both groups, the ischemic stroke type predominated. Most patients in both groups were in residual stroke period. Along with the corporal acupuncture we used a combined method which included an effect on several microsystems. Evaluation of a headache was based on 4 criteria: intensity, duration, characteristics, and localization.

Results

The data analysis showed that the complex treatment of a headache including combined acupuncture method statistically significantly (p<0.05) affects three indicators of a headache - intensity, duration, and characteristics. The pain localization had a tendency to positive changes (p<0.1). Control group showed good results (p<0.05) only on two headache indicators - intensity and duration, whereas the effect of treatment on pain characteristics and localization was not significant. The comparative analysis of the treatment results of the two groups demonstrated the statistically significant positive effect (p<0,05) in favor to acupuncture on the four headache criteria: intensity, duration, characteristics, and localization.

Conclusion

Acupuncture in the complex treatment of post-stroke patients significantly reduces a headache in comparison to standard treatment alone. It can allow improving the effectiveness of rehabilitation and quality of life.
Інвестиційний аналіз у фінансовому менеджменті
Authors: Levytskyi Viktor
Published: May 2018

У статті досліджено взаємозв’язок інвестиційного аналізу та сучасного фінансового менеджменту. Проаналізовано теоретичні підходи до визначення інвестиційного аналізу через методи реалізації аналізу інвестиційної діяльності й комплекс складових частин інвестиційного аналізу у фінансовому менеджменті, що формується на основі причинно-наслідкових зв’язків економічних процесів та явищ в інвестиційній діяльності із застосуванням сукупності правильних фінансових управлінських рішень. Визначено основні складники й функції інвестиційного аналізу у фінансовому менеджменті, на основі яких можливо системно оцінити недоліки та переваги інвестиційних проектів через установлення логічних схем управління ними на основі пошуку спільних сторін і відмінностей складових частин інвестиційного аналізу й фінансового менеджменту
Облік операцій із кредитування в системі установ Ощадного банку України
Authors: Markus Olga
Published: May 2018

У сучасних умовах господарювання все більшого значення набуває проблема формування ефективної методики обліку кредитних операцій банків. Мета дослідження - обґрунтування теоретико-методичних аспектів удосконалення організації обліку кредитних операцій на ПАТ «Державний ощадний банк України». Проаналізовано підходи вчених до трактування сутності «кредитна операція», визначено її місце в системі споріднених понять. Ідентифіковано організацію обліку кредитних операцій банку як процес, що охоплює розподіл обов’язків та кредитних повноважень під час здійснення операцій; опис процедур виконання кредитних операцій і контроль за ними.Сформовано модель кредитування фізичних та юридичних осіб, яка дає можливість урахувати всі аспекти організаційного процесу обліку кредитних операцій та підвищити якість облікових процедур на ПАТ «Державний ощадний банк України».
Методологічні аспекти оцінки еколого-економічної безпеки підприємств лісогосподарської сфери
Authors: Cherchyk Artur
Published: May 2018

У статті обґрунтовано методологічні аспекти оцінки еколого-економічної безпеки лісогосподарського підприємства: узагальнено напрацювання щодо оцінки еколого-економічної безпеки підприємства; визначено принципи, критерії, підходи та схарактеризовано основні методи оцінки еколого-економічної безпеки підприємства.
Going to the Root
Authors: Papakitsos Evangelos C. , Kenanidis Ioannis K.
Published: May 2018

This paper presents an attempt to reconstruct the most basic features of the language of Homo Sapiens, following the principle of monogenesis, namely the viewpoint that since humans share a common biological ancestry, they also share a common linguistic one. Considering this issue, the basic methods of comparative linguistics are briefly presented first, along with the methodological approach utilized herein, named Qualitative Inquiry. The results of the reconstructing process are presented, classified in terms of phonological, morphological, lexical, grammatical and syntactic aspects. Only bordering to the scope of this paper, a brief comparison of this treatise to previous studies reveals both convergence and discrepancy concerning the features of the language.
Evaluation of Reproductive Health Statues in Afghanistan
Authors: Mahboobi Aminullah
Published: May 2018

In the past 16 years, Afghanistan has formulated the first national development strategy, health and nutrition policy. The reproductive health policy formulated in 2002 was completed for the first time. Reproductive health strategies BPHS and EPHS are developed and updated every five years. We analyze the changes through data analysis and comparison.
Rotula aquatica. Lour-A Review on Medicinal uses Phytochemistry and Pharmacological actions
Authors: Bency Baby T. , Remya K. , Rani Smitha , Rasheed Shebina P. , Azeem A. K.
Published: May 2018

Rotula aquatic Lour is an important medicinal herb in Ayurvedic system of medicine. The plant occurs as a small branched shrub that grows characteristically among rocks and trailing over pebbles in stream beds, belonging to the family Boraginaceae and widely distributed throughout India. It is commonly called as Pasanabheda in Ayurveda. As only few studies are done on this plant, the comprehensive review presenting here will summarize regarding its Phytochemical and Pharmacological activities with the help of available and update information. Various studies indicated the antiurolithiatic, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anthelmintic properties of Rotula aquatica. Although the information are very encouraging and revealed some of the constituents of the plant like polyphenols and tannins as important therapeutically agents. The herb should be studied more extensively to confirm these results and reveal other potential therapeutic effects. Various traditional claims of the plant are still remain to be validated scientifically. Clinical trials for the reported preclinical studies should be performed urgently to further validate the claims on humans
Validez y confiabilidad de la escala de actitudes hacia el reciclaje y uso responsable de papel en los estudiantes de la UNMSM
Authors: Vargas Vargas Gaby
Published: May 2018

El método del estudio fue psicométrico, porque se aplicó un conjunto de procedimientos que permitieron valorar  cuantitativamente características psicológicas como la validez y confi abilidad de la escala de actitudes hacia el reciclaje y uso responsable de papel. Asimismo, la investigación tuvo como propósito elaborar la escala de actitudes hacia el uso responsable de papel, en los estudiantes de la UNMSM. Hecho que ubicó el estudio como investigación tecnológica, cuyo producto fue la obtención del cuestionario mencionado; el método utilizado para tal fin fue el descriptivo correlacional, con diseño transversal, porque los datos se obtuvieron en un solo momento (Hernández y otros 2001). La población estuvo constituida por 241 estudiantes. El diseño muestral fue probabilístico y su tamaño se calculó con el procedimiento de Cochrane al 0,05 de error y a un nivel de confi anza del 0,95, requiriendo una muestra de 241 estudiantes para cubrir las exigencias mencionadas. Igualmente, el diseño de la investigación fue de tipo no experimental de corte transeccional, porque los datos se obtuvieron en un solo momento.También podemos mencionar que el estudio fue de tipo aplicado porque permitió confrontar teorías planteadas con la realidad. Además, la técnica utilizada fue la prueba y el instrumento de recolección de datos la escala de actitudes hacia el reciclaje y uso responsable de papel. La técnica utilizada corresponde a los fundamentos de la psicometría para elaborar cuestionarios que en el estudio sirvieron para medir las actitudes hacia el reciclaje y uso responsable de papel. Teóricamente se utilizó la teoría de Fishbein y Ajzen (1975), como orientadores conceptuales. Para demostrar la validez, se utilizó el método de constructo utilizando la consistencia interna de los factores y test total. Para la confiabilidad, se empleó el método de la consistencia interna ítem test total y el método de las mitades, en el primer caso mediante la fórmula de Crombach y en el segundo con la fórmula de Spearman. El criterio de normalización fueron percentilares y la puntuación escalar T.
Acerca de la metafísica
Authors: Dávila Morey Dante
Published: May 2018

En nuestra época, la metafísica se ha convertido en un estudio de dudosa naturaleza hasta el punto de que se la ha pretendido eliminar de la filosofía. Pero ¿de qué hablamos cuando nos referimos a la metafísica? ¿Qué ha sido y qué es como para que haya experimentado tan extraño destino? En lo que sigue se discutirán tres tesis al respecto: la primera, la metafísica es sus problemas; la segunda, la metafísica es su historia; y la tercera, la metafísica es sus posibilidades.
In-vitro antimicrobial activity of different toothpastes
Authors: Gautam Bikram , Dongol Elisa , Shrestha Anima
Published: May 2018

Background: Tooth brushing with toothpaste is the most widely practiced form of oral hygiene. Toothpaste aids to improve oral hygiene and effective plaque removal. A wide range of chemicals, mainly antimicrobial agents, have been added to toothpastes which kill microorganisms by disrupting their cell walls and inhibiting their enzymatic activity.Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the antimicrobial activity of toothpastes.Methods: Eight (Two herbal and six regular) toothpastes were selected for the study. The study was conducted from October to November 2016 at St. Xavier’s College’s microbiology laboratory. Antimicrobial activity of toothpastes were assessed by measuring inhibition zones by broth dilution method and agar well diffusion method.Results: Minimum Inhibitory Concentration determination by tube dilution method and cup well diffusion method was found to be same. The antimicrobial activity on test organisms was shown by all toothpastes (TH1, TH2, TR3, TR4, TR5, TR6, TR7 and TR8). Antimicrobial activity of all toothpastes were almost the same and was statistically significant (t>0.05)Conclusion: All eight toothpastes aids in lower microbial load. However, no toothpaste showed bactericidal and fungicidal effect against the tested microbes. The toothpaste containing only natural active ingredients were found to be more effective than the toothpaste containing chemical active agent followed by weaker antimicrobial effect given by the toothpaste containing both natural and chemical active ingredient as an antimicrobial agent.
Grading quality of total mesorectal excision specimen by surgeons
Authors: Maharjan Dhiresh Kumar , Thapa Prabin Bikram
Published: May 2018

Background: Total mesorectal excision has been gold standard since 1978. But standardization of surgery with quality assurance of total mesorectal excision specimen has been a challenging issue in developing countries. However, quality of macroscopic total mesorectal excision can be graded immediately by operating surgeon before specimen has been fixed in formalin and photographic documentation of gross specimen by surgeons is possible and practical.Objective: To grade macroscopic total mesorectal excision specimen by surgeon and document it photographically and compare it with reporting received from pathologist. Methods: A prospective observational study conducted from Jan 2014 to Jan 2016 at Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. All consecutive patients with rectal cancer (upper/middle and lower) without distant metastasis were included. Immediate after surgery, macroscopic specimen of TME were graded by operating surgeon and photo-documentation with one anterior, one posterior and two right and left lateral views of total mesorectal excision photos were taken and documented with printed form along with operative notes.Results: There were 40 patients with rectal cancer who underwent surgery during this period. Among those patients, the median age was 25 years of which 30% were females. Twenty-four patients underwent low anterior resection whereas thirteen had ultralow anterior resection and three had abdominal perineal resection. All patients had photo documentation. Complete mesorectal excision was seen in 36 patients and four patients had near complete total mesorectal excision when graded by surgeons. However, pathologist reported six (16.6%) patients having near complete mesorectum among those which had been graded as complete by surgeons.Conclusion: Grading of macroscopic total mesorectal excision specimen by surgeon is feasible and with use of photographic documentation, it can help to assess the quality of surgeons work and can be a good tool for feedback for surgeons to improve.
Results of tension band wiring in intra-articular collateral ligament avulsion fractures of the phalanx
Authors: Manandhar Rajeev Raj , Lakhey Shishir , Karki Umash
Published: May 2018

Background: Avulsion fractures of the base of proximal phalanx associated with ulnar or radial collateral ligament instability are relatively rare. The small size of the fragment and strong deforming pull of the attached soft tissues make the process of reduction and maintenance difficult.Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the functional outcome of tension band wiring in intra-articular avulsion fractures of the base of the proximal phalanx.Methodology: A prospective study was performed on ten patients with intra-articular collateral ligament avulsion fractures of the proximal phalanx (Jupiter’s classification Type III). A tension band construct was performed using a dorsal approach. The functional outcome was assessed at six months with the quick Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand score.Results: The mean age of the patients was 25.8 years (Mean ± SD: 25.80). Six avulsion fractures were of the ulnar collateral ligament of the proximal phalanx of the index finger, one involved the radial collateral ligament of the ring finger and three, the radial collateral ligament of the little finger suggesting an abduction injury. All fractures had united at three months. Eight patients were graded as excellent and two as good. All patients were satisfied with the surgery and the functional outcome of the injured digit. There were no perioperative complications.Conclusion: The functional outcome of tension band wiring in intra-articular collateral ligament avulsion fractures of the base of the proximal phalanx was good to excellent.