bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGORGANISASIAN PEMAKAMAN DAN SKEMA KESEJAHTERAAN DALAM MASYARAKAT MUSLIM PERKOTAAN: STUDI KASUS DI KOTA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Purno Aji Subhan
Published: October 2018

This paper treats the funeral organization as a welfare proxy (governance arrangement of market-state-society) in the context of a society that has undergone rationalization, secularization, medicalization, and loss of "sense" as a community. This paper limits itself to funeral organizers in Muslim communities in Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. This paper finds that there is variation in the organization of funerals in urban communities by different institutions, ie by commercial institutions, state and religious communities. The variation illustrates the variation of welfare schemes in mortal services and/or funeral organization in urban communities.
RELASI SOSIAL VIRTUAL SEBAGAI RUANG KOMUNIKASI POLITIK
Authors: Dwi Sulistyoningsih Endang
Published: October 2018

Victory is the primary goal for eligible participants in legislative, regent, governor, and presidential elections. The use of social media became a means of garnering support from the public, but on the other hand openly getting attacks from supporters of the opposing camp. Mutual news "hoax" that spread on social media is a problem that has not been resolved until now. Social media becomes a force as well as a threat because it is transformed into a digital world that does not recognize the boundaries of state sovereignty as well as the political and social structure of society. Students are members of the community of social media users who are critical of the development of virtual social relationships that are transformed into a space of political communication. This study used qualitative research methods. The purpose of this study is to analyze the meaning of students of social media users and analyze social media influence on the political participation of its users. Social media has the following meanings; First, social media is interpreted as a form of public opinion. Second, social media as the most democratic media. Third, social media as a driver of change. Fourth, social media as a two-way communication media. Fifth, social media as an opponent's surveillance tool. The implication of this research is expected to be more critical, hopefully, the political communicator is more professional and wise in conveying their political message. The goal of winning or just the opposite is that society becomes less sympathetic, and undermines the self-image of political participants.
VARIASI KELOMPOK MAKANAN PENDAMPING AIR SUSU IBU DAN STATUS GIZI ANAK USIA 6-23 BULAN DI KECAMATAN MINGGIR, KABUPATEN SLEMAN, DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKART
Authors: Ningrum Wulan , Sri Hartini Th Ninuk , Sari Tjarono
Published: October 2018

At the age of six months, babies begin to be given complementary foods. The children more than 6 months, should be given extra food. If the child are not have enough about nutrition from complementary foods, it will result in growth disorders and malnutrition. It is the golden period at once critical in the growth process of children, both physical and intelligence.Complementary foods must be come from different food to sufficient the nutritional needs. Good intake will make children have a good nutritional status anyway.Objective to identification of variation complementary food groups and nutritional status of children 6-23 months of age in Minggir.The sample was numbered 194 subjects. Assessment variation views of three components, namely the amount of materials consumed, consumption of breast milk and formula. Variations are grouped into 3, there are lower (grades 0-2.9), intermediate (grades 3 to 3.9), and high (grades 4-5). Variation complementary foods group most a lot on the medium category that is 95 ( 49,0 %) a son as well as nutritional status the most is nutrition good and nutrition more that is 169 ( 87,1 % ). Food intake were assessed by variation complementary foods groups affects the nutritional status of children.The lower variation of complementary foods that will make percentage of malnutrition higher.
ELECTION, STORAGE AND IODINE SALT QUALITY IN THE FAMILY LEVEL IN TIMBULHARJO VILLAGE, SEWON DISTRICT, BANTUL REGENCY, YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Laila Nurul , Waryana Waryana , Mursyid Abidillah
Published: October 2018

One factor of IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders) is the lack consumptionof iodine, eitheriodinecomes from foodorsaltthat has beenfortified withiodine. Behavior ofhousewivesin selectingandstoringsaltshould be appropriatetomaintainthe quality ofsalt. Objective of the research to determine the manner of selection, methods of storage, the quality of iodized salt, and the Differences in the quality of iodized salt by way of elections and salt storage by housewives.Type of research is observational research in the form of analytic survey with cross sectional study design. The sample was selected using proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected in May 2015 in the Mriyan Orchard by conduct home visits, with a total study population of 410 households and the number of samples used as much as 78 households. This research was analyzed using Chi-square test.The results showed differences in the quality of iodized salt by way of elections and salt storage in the Mriyan Orchard with a value of p <0.05. Based on the descriptive results, it is known that the election of salt housewife compliance (89.7%), as well as salt storage means compliance (70.5%), the quality of iodized salt in the Mriyan Orchard reach the target the use of iodized salt for all (92.3%). There is a differences in the quality of iodized salt by way of elections (p = 0.000). Then, there is a differences in the quality of iodized salt by salt storage (p = 0.003)
Vitoria Bay Pollution Study in the Frame of TAGUBAR Research Project—Geochemistry of the Sediments of Espirito Santo Bay
Authors: Giacometti Andrea , Perin Guido , Bonardi Maurizio
Published: October 2018

The Bay of Espirito Santo is located in the Espírito Santo State, in the eastern part of Brazil. It is surrounded by the city of Vitoria on one side and by the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Superficial sediments of Espirito Santo Bay were analyzed at 12 (western shallow silt sediments) + 8 (eastern sandy sediments and relatively deep sampling stations) = 20 uniformly distributed sampling points where geochemical analysis was performed. Nineteen elements were analyzed: Mo, Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag, Ni, Mn, Fe, As, U, Th, Sr, Cd, Sb, Bi, V, Cr, Ba, and Al. This selection was made based on the most representative heavy metals present in this area and according to the results obtained from the geochemical analysis. Their concentrations were compared with metal contamination benchmarks like Screening Quick Reference Tables (SQuiRTs), Effects Range-Low (ERLs) and Effects Range-Median (ERMs), TELs (Threshold Effects Levels), PELs (Probable Effects Levels), ERM (Effects range median), and AETs (Apparent Effects Thresholds). Results indicate that there is no particular pollution condition able to alter the condition of any part of this water body. The Authors conclude that the Espirito Santo Bay is only moderately polluted and some elements are virtually absent.
Polymeric Nanocomposites Membranes with High Permittivity Based on PVA-ZnO Nanoparticles for Potential Applications in Flexible Electronics
Authors: Ambrosio Roberto , Carrillo Amanda , Mota Maria de la Luz , de la Torre Karla , TorreAlba Richard , Moreno Mario , Vazquez Hector , Flores Javier , Vivaldo Israel
Published: October 2018

In this study is reported the optical, structural and dielectric properties of Poly (vinyl alcohol) thin films membranes with embedded ZnO nanoparticles (PVA/ZnO) obtained by solution casting method at low temperature of deposition. Fourier Transform Infrared spectra showed the characteristics peaks, which correspond to O-H and Zn-O bonds present in the hybrid material. The X-ray diffraction patterns indicated the presence of ZnO structure into the films. The composite material showed low absorbance and a wide band gap energy from 5.6 to 5.9 eV. The surface morphology for the thin films of PVA/ZnO was studied by Atomic Force Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. The dielectric properties of the nanocomposites were measured from low to high frequencies, the results showed a high dielectric constant (ε) in the order of 104 at low frequency and values from ε ≈ 2000 to 100 in the range of 1KHz-1MHz respectively, the properties of PVA/ZnO such as the high permittivity and the low temperature of processing make it a suitable material for potential applications in the development of flexible electronic devices.
Butyrate Stimulates Histone H3 Acetylation, RANKL Expression, But Inhibited Osteoprotegerin Expression/Secretion in MG-63 Osteoblastic Cells
Authors: Chang Mei-Chi , Chen Yunn-Jy , Lian Yun-Chia , Chang Bei-En , Huang Chi-Chia , Huang Wei-Ling , Pan Yu-Hwa , Jeng Jiiang-Huei
Published: October 2018

Butyric acid as a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor was produced by a number of periodontal and root canal microorganisms (such as Porphyromonas, Fusobacterium etc.). Butyric acid may affect the biological activities of periodontal/periapical cells such as osteoblasts, periodontal ligament cells etc., and thus affect periodontal/periapical tissue destruction and healing. The purposes of this study were to study the toxic effects of butyrate on matrix and mineralization markers’ expression of MG-63 osteoblasts. Cell viability and proliferation were determined by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Cellular apoptosis and necrosis were analyzed by propidium iodide/Annexin V flow cytometry. Protein and mRNA expression of OPG, and RANKL were analyzed by western blotting and RT-PCR. OPG, soluble RANKL (sRANKL), 8-isoprostane, pro-collagen I, MMP-2, osteonectin (SPARC), osteocalcin and osteopontin secretion into culture medium were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay. Histone H3 acetylation levels were evaluated by immunofluorescent staining (IF) and western blot. We found that butyrate induced morphologic changes of growing MG-63 cells, with bigger and flattened in appearance. Butyrate activated histone H3 acetylation of MG-63 cells. Exposure of MG-63 cells to butyrate partly decreased cell number with no marked increase in apoptosis and necrosis. Butyrate stimulated RANKL protein expression, whereas it inhibited OPG protein expression. Butyrate also inhibited the secretion of OPG in MG-63 cells, whereas sRANKL level was below detection limit. Butyrate stimulated 8-isoprostane, MMP-2 and osteopontin secretion, but not procollagen I, osteonectin, osteocalcin in MG-63 cells. In conclusion, butyric acid generated by periodontal and root canal microorganisms may potentially induce bony destruction and impair bone repair by alteration of OPG/RANKL expression/secretion, 8-isoprostane, MMP-2, and osteopontin secretion, and affect cell proliferation. These effects are possibly related to increased histone acetylation. These events are important in the pathogenesis of periodontal and periapical destruction.
Enhancing Extractable Quantum Entropy in Vacuum-Based Quantum Random Number Generator
Authors: Guo Xiaomin , Liu Ripeng , Li Pu , Cheng Chen , Wu Mingchuan , Guo Yanqiang
Published: October 2018

Information-theoretically provable unique true random numbers, which cannot be correlated or controlled by an attacker, can be generated based on quantum measurement of vacuum state and universal-hashing randomness extraction. Quantum entropy in the measurements decides the quality and security of the random number generator (RNG). At the same time, it directly determines the extraction ratio of true randomness from the raw data, in other words, it obviously affects quantum random bits generating rate. In this work, we commit to enhancing quantum entropy content in the vacuum noise based quantum RNG. We have taken into account main factors in this proposal to establish the theoretical model of quantum entropy content, including the effects of classical noise, the optimum dynamical analog-digital convertor (ADC) range, the local gain and the electronic gain of the homodyne system. We demonstrate that by amplifying the vacuum quantum noise, abundant quantum entropy is extractable in the step of post-processing even classical noise excursion, which may be deliberately induced by an eavesdropper, is large. Based on the discussion and the fact that the bandwidth of quantum vacuum noise is infinite, we propose large dynamical range and moderate TIA gain to pursue higher local oscillator (LO) amplification of vacuum quadrature and broader detection bandwidth in homodyne system. High true randomness extraction ratio together with high sampling rate is attainable. Experimentally, an extraction ratio of true randomness of 85.3% is achieved by finite enhancement of the laser power of the LO when classical noise excursions of the raw data is obvious.
Lettuce Biofortification with Selenium in Chitosan-Polyacrylic Acid Complexes
Authors: Leija-Martínez Paola , Benavides-Mendoza Adalberto , Cabrera-De La Fuente Marcelino , Robledo-Olivo Armando , Ortega-Ortíz Hortensia , González-Morales Susana
Published: October 2018

Selenium (Se) is an essential element of the human diet. Therefore, it is necessary to implement Se in agricultural fertilization, although it is not considered as an essential element for plants, Se provides benefits at the level of redox metabolism, increasing the resistance of plants to various stress factors. The increase of the availability of selenium with the use of biopolymer complexes was sought in Great Lakes lettuce grown in substrate pots treated with SeO2 (5 mg L Se), Cs-PAA + Se (5 mg L Se), and Cs-PAA. The redox metabolism was modified by increasing the enzymatic activity of glutathione peroxidase. The use of Cs-PAA + Se biopolymer complexes increase selenium up to 24 mg/Kg dry weight (DW) in plant tissues.
User Satisfaction in Augmented Reality-Based Training Using Microsoft HoloLens
Authors: Xue Hui , Sharma Puneet , Wild Fridolin
Published: October 2018

With the recent developments in augmented reality (AR) technologies comes an increased interest in the use of smart glasses for hands-on training. Whether this interest is turned into market success or not depends at the least on whether the interaction with smart AR glasses satisfies users, an aspect of AR use that so far has received little attention. With this contribution, we seek to change this. The objective of the article, therefore, is to investigate user satisfaction in AR applied to three cases of practical use. User satisfaction of AR can be broken down into satisfaction with the interaction and satisfaction with the delivery device. A total of 142 participants from three different industrial sectors contributed to this study, namely, aeronautics, medicine, and astronautics. In our analysis, we investigated the influence of different factors, such as age, gender, level of education, level of Internet knowledge, and the roles of the participants in the different sectors. Even though users were not familiar with the smart glasses, results show that general computer knowledge has a positive effect on user satisfaction. Further analysis using two-factor interactions shows that there is no significant interaction between the different factors and user satisfaction. The results of the study affirm that the questionnaires developed for user satisfaction of smart glasses and the AR application performed well, but leave room for improvement.
Biogenesis and Function of Small Non-Coding RNAs Derived from Eukaryotic Ribosomal RNA
Authors: Lambert Marine , Benmoussa Abderrahim , Provost Patrick
Published: October 2018

The advent of RNA-sequencing (RNA-Seq) technologies has markedly improved our knowledge and expanded the compendium of small non-coding RNAs, most of which derive from the processing of longer RNA precursors. In this review article, we will discuss about the biogenesis and function of small non-coding RNAs derived from eukaryotic ribosomal RNA (rRNA), called rRNA fragments (rRFs), and their potential role(s) as regulator of gene expression. This relatively new class of ncRNAs remained poorly investigated and underappreciated until recently, due mainly to the a priori exclusion of rRNA sequences—because of their overabundance—from RNA-Seq datasets. The situation surrounding rRFs resembles that of microRNAs (miRNAs), which used to be readily discarded from further analyses, for more than five decades, because we could not believe that RNA of such a short length could bear biological significance. As if we had not yet learned our lesson not to restrain our investigative, scientific mind from challenging widely accepted beliefs or dogmas, and from looking for the hidden treasures in the most unexpected places.
nanoPaint: Dynamic Imaging of Nanoscopic Structural Plasticity of the Plasma Membrane
Authors: Tasso Mariana , Pons Thomas , Lequeux Nicolas , Nguyen Julie , Lenkei Zsolt , Zala Diana
Published: October 2018

Single-particle tracking with quantum dots (QDs) constitutes a powerful tool to track the nanoscopic dynamics of individual cell membrane components unveiling their membrane diffusion characteristics. Here we tested the possibility of extracting from the nano-resolved (16 ms and 30 nm) population dynamics of several quantum dots, time-binned at the second time-scale, the rapid structural changes of the cell membrane surface. We used for this proof-of-concept study bright, small and stable biofunctional QD nanoconstructs recognizing the neuronal cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptor and a commercial point-localization microscope to reconstruct in 3D the dynamics of the plasma membrane surface of cultured cells with a spatial resolution of tens of nanometers. CB1 receptor was chosen because it’s a highly expressed and fast diffusing membrane protein. Therefore, rapid QD diffusion on the axonal plasma membrane of cultured hippocampal neurons allowed highly precise reconstruction of the membrane surface in less than one minute. QD nanoconstructs diffused into the membrane of synaptic clefts allowing the entire topological reconstruction of the presynaptic component. In addition, we demonstrated successful reconstruction of the remarkably high dynamics of membrane surface topology at the second time-scale both in HEK-293 cell filopodia and axons. Our results show that this novel technique, which we named nanoPaint, is a powerful precision tool for the study of the structural plasticity of cell membrane surfaces.
Self-Cleaning Characteristics of Mesoporous Nano-Crystalline TiO2-SiO2 Thin Films
Authors: Chen Chen , Ma Xinguo , Dong Shijie , Chen Xiaobo , Huang Chuyun
Published: October 2018

Since titanium dioxide was found to exhibit super-hydrophilicity under ultraviolet light, researches on titanium dioxide self-cleaning films have also been continuing. It has been proved that mesoporous structure of the film can improve its optical transmittance, reduce the light reflection, and improve the utilization of light, thus enhancing its photocatalytic activity. The doping of SiO2 in TiO2 can increase the number of hydroxyl groups on the surface of the film, inhibit the transformation of TiO2 crystals and increase the specific surface area, thus improving its photocatalytic activity and reduce the contact angle of water droplets, and eventually enhancing the self-cleaning effect of the film. In this paper, the effects of different volume fractions of SiO2 on the surface morphology, mechanical stability, wettability and photocatalytic activity of TiO2 films are explored in great detail. It has been found that the film shows a smooth, crack-free surface morphology at a volume fraction of 20% SiO2. After exposure to ultraviolet light, a contact angle of 0.75° can be obtained in a short time, and the film exhibits super-hydrophilicity. Moreover, a low contact angle is maintained for a long time after the lighting is stopped. Methyl orange is adopted to evaluate its photocatalytic performance. Under ultraviolet light, it can be almost completely degraded in a short time, showing great photocatalytic activity. All the mesoporous films prepared exhibit good optical permeability. At the same time, it has been found that the films prepared are of good adhesion and maintain acid and alkaline resistance under natural conditions.
AJA method and AJA Canvas as a Design Tool for Autonomous Operations
Authors: Vagia Marialena , Grøtli Esten Ingar , Transeth Aksel A. , Bjerkeng Magnus , Haugli Fredrik , Johansen Gorm
Published: October 2018

Several design methods and principles have been presented so far, in order to guide the design of autonomous operations. Putting the required efforts into learning and using the methods for designing autonomous operations is a daunting task. Experiences so far have shown that the use of methods meant to the help the design process are often ignored. One reason could be that the design guidelines are too complex and contain much information often not relevant for the project at hand, and therefore there is no easy way to distinguish what is important from what is not. This is an issue that needs to be solved with our approach. In this article, the Autonomous Job Analysis (AJA) method is presented. The proposed methodology is created in order to guide the design of autonomous operations in maritime systems by breaking them down in to sub-operations in order to reveal challenges, needs and limitations regarding autonomous behavior. The canvas contains the categories of the AJA method on a single page format -the canvas- and each category is supported with questions to be asked during the design procedure, as well as example answers. We will describe the AJA method and the AJA canvas in detail, and present a use case scenario of an autonomous operation in order to show how they can be applied. The particular use-case is the design of an autonomous operation for the detection, inspection and tracking of a waste water plume.
Hyperspectral Image based Biodiversity of Forest Canopy and Marine Benthic Species
Authors: Manian Vidya , Sotomayor Alejandro , Medina Ollantay
Published: October 2018

Hyperspectral images are an important tool to assess ecosystem biodiversity both on terrestrial and benthic habitats. To obtain more precise analysis of biodiversity indicators that agree with indicators obtained using field data, analysis of spectral diversity calculated from images have to be validated with field based diversity estimates. The plant species richness is one of the most important indicators of biodiversity. This indicator can be measured in hyperspectral images considering the Spectral Variation Hypothesis (SVH) which states that the spectral heterogeneity is related to spatial heterogeneity and thus to species richness. The goal of this research is to capture spectral heterogeneity from hyperspectral images for a terrestrial neo tropical forest site using Vector Quantization (VQ) method and then use the result for prediction of plant species richness. The results are compared with that of Hierarchical Agglomerative Clustering (HAC). The validation of the process index is done calculating the Pearson correlation coefficient between the Shannon entropy from actual field data and the Shannon entropy computed in the images. Terrestrial dry forest and marine coastal hyperspectral images with different resolutions have been used for spectral diversity feature validation.
Propylene Glycol Stabilizes the Linear Response of Glutamate Biosensor: Potential Implications for In-Vivo Neurochemical Monitoring
Authors: Rocchitta Gaia , Bacciu Andrea , Arrigo Paola , Migheli Rossana , Bazzu Gianfranco , Serra Pier Andrea
Published: October 2018

L-glutamate is one the most important excitatory neurotransmitter at central nervous system level and it is implicated in several pathologies. So, it is very important to monitor its variations, in real time in animal models’ brain. Amperometric biosensors have been used because of their very high temporal and spatial resolution, and because suitable for a short to mid-term implantation. The present study aimed to develop and characterize a new glutamate biosensor design that exploits the selectivity of Glutamate Oxidase (GluOx) for l-glutamate, and the capability of a small molecule as propylene glycol (PG) to influence and extend the stability and the activity of enzyme. Different designs were evaluated by modifying the main components in their concentrations to find the most suitable design. Moreover, enzyme concentrations from 100 U/ml up to 200 U/ml were verified and different PG concentrations (1%, 0.1% and 0.05%) were tested. The most suitable selected design was Ptc/PPD/PEI(1%)2/GlutOx5/PG(0.1%) and it was compared to the same already described design loading PEDGE, instead of PG, in terms of over-time performances. PG has proved to be capable of determining an over-time stability of the glutamate biosensor in particular in terms of linear region slope (LRS) up to 21 days.
3D Numerical Modelling and Sensitivity Analysis of the Processes Controlling Organic Matter Distribution and Heterogeneity. A Case Study from the Toarcian of the Paris Basin
Authors: Bruneau Benjamin , Villié Marc , Ducros Mathieu , Chauveau Benoit , Baudin François , Moretti Isabelle
Published: October 2018

The active debate about the processes governing the organic-rich sediment deposition generally involves the relative roles of elevated primary productivity and enhanced preservation related to anoxia. However, other less spotlighted factors could have a strong impact on such deposits: e.g. residence time into the water column (bathymetry), sedimentation rate, transport behavior of organo-mineral floccules on the sea floor. They are all strongly interrelated and may be obscured in the current conceptual models inspired from most representative modern analogues (i.e. upwelling zones and stratified basins). To improve our comprehension of organic matter distribution and heterogeneities, we conducted a sensitivity analysis on the processes involved in organic matter production and preservation which have been simulated within a 3D stratigraphic forward model. The Lower-Middle Toarcian of the Paris Basin was chosen as a case study as it represents one of the best documented example of marine organic matter accumulation. The relative influence of the critical parameters (bathymetry, diffusive transport, oxygen mixing rate and primary production) on the output parameters (Total Organic Carbon, and oxygen level), determined performing a Global Sensitivity Analysis, shows that, in the context of a shallow epicontinental basin, a moderate primary productivity (> 175 gC.m-².yr-1) can led to local anoxia and organic matter accumulation. We argue that, regarding all the processes involved, the presence and distribution of organic-rich intervals is linked as a first-order parameter to the morphology of the basin (e.g. ramp slope, bottom topography). These interpretations are supported by very specific ranges of critical parameters which allowed to obtain output parameter values in accordance with the data. This quantitative approach and its conclusions open new perspectives about the understanding of global distribution and preservation of organic-rich sediments.
Mendekonstruksi Ciptaan: Sebuah Tafsir Ayub Pasal 3:1-26
Authors: Singgih Emanuel Gerrit
Published: October 2018

In this article the conventional image of the character of Job as patient and trusting in face of a series of calamities, and such receives back all that he has lost before as can be found in the prologue (chapters 1-2) and the epilogue (chapter 42) of the Book of Job, is contrasted with the character of Job in chapter 3, in which Job is pictured as facing the end of everything, including the end of his life himself. For him it is the end of the world, the collapse of creation, or better, the return of creation to chaos. That is why the title contained the term “deconstruction”, and by employing the theory of deconstruction, the stages where Job is deconstructing creation are described and analysed.
Apakah Aku Penjaga Saudaraku?: Mencari Etika Ekologis Kristiani yang Panentheistik dan Berkeadilan
Authors: Widjaja Paulus Sugeng
Published: October 2018

The damage caused by humankind to nature is an undebatable fact. This article challenges the discriminative attitude that has allowed humans to place ourselves apart from nature and to claim a higher dignity over nature. The belief that humankind is imago Dei who has the right to dominate nature for the sake of their interests has worsened the situation. Faced by the problems, this article proposes a panentheistic and just Christian ecological ethics. It starts from the belief that the universe is one union coherent with and in Christ, in creation, in its history, and in its continuous transformation toward the fullness of that union with and in Christ. Incarnation is not mainly God’s salvific work to save humans, but God’s ethical act embracing and being embraced by nature. In incarnation God is not only present in the world, but is also united in and for the material world in the form of an embodied human, Jesus Christ. Hence human identity is always a perichoresis within which the existence of humans and the existence of nature mutually permeate each other. Neither is ontologically higher than the other, even though each has different function, because the two are sisters/brothers. In this light, a just relationship between humankind and nature must be worked out.
Aspectos epistemológicos em estudos sobre análise de domínio sob as lentes do racionalismo e do empirismo
Authors: Amorim Igor Soares , Vianna William Barbosa , Basilio Medeiros Marisa Brasher
Published: October 2018

Objetiva identificar e analisar as categorias teórico-metodológicas em que se situam os estudos sobre Análise de Domínio publicados na Base Lisa )Library and Information Science Abstracts) tendo em vista o desenvolvimento do assunto. Justifica-se pela relevância da incorporação de contribuições interdisciplinares a partir de marcos epistemológicos bem delimitados em vista da polissemia e idiossincrasia dos termo “análise” e “domínio. A busca recuperou 80 artigos, dos quais 50 demonstraram aderência ao estudo. Concluiu-se que embora a análise do domínio seja uma proposta característica do paradigma social da Ciência da Informação, sua aplicação preserva perfis mais tradicionais.
Novel Adverse Events of Iloperidone: A Disproportionality Analysis in US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Database
Authors: Subeesh Viswam , Maheswari Eswaran , Singh Hemendra , Beulah Thomas Elsa , Swaroop Ann Mary
Published: October 2018

Background:

The signal is defined as “reported information on a possible causal relationship
between an adverse event and a drug, of which the relationship is unknown or incompletely
documented previously”.

Objective:

To detect novel adverse events of iloperidone by disproportionality analysis in FDA
database of Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) using Data Mining Algorithms (DMAs).

Methodology:

The US FAERS database consists of 1028 iloperidone associated Drug Event
Combinations (DECs) which were reported from 2010 Q1 to 2016 Q3. We consider DECs for
disproportionality analysis only if a minimum of ten reports are present in database for the given
adverse event and which were not detected earlier (in clinical trials). Two data mining algorithms,
namely, Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) and Information Component (IC) were applied retrospectively in
the aforementioned time period. A value of ROR-1.96SE>1 and IC- 2SD>0 were considered as the
threshold for positive signal.

Results:

The mean age of the patients of iloperidone associated events was found to be 44years [95%
CI: 36-51], nevertheless age was not mentioned in twenty-one reports. The data mining algorithms
exhibited positive signal for akathisia (ROR-1.96SE=43.15, IC-2SD=2.99), dyskinesia (21.24, 3.06),
peripheral oedema (6.67,1.08), priapism (425.7,9.09) and sexual dysfunction (26.6-1.5) upon analysis
as those were well above the pre-set threshold.

Conclusion:

Iloperidone associated five potential signals were generated by data mining in the FDA
AERS database. The result requires an integration of further clinical surveillance for the quantification
and validation of possible risks for the adverse events reported of iloperidone.
Robust Pulmonary Nodule Segmentation in CT Image for Juxta-pleural and Juxta-vascular Case
Authors: Yang Zhang , Yingying Xie , Li Guo , Zewei Zhang , Weifeng Ding , Zhifang Pan , Jing Qin
Published: October 2018

Background:

Lung cancer is a greatest threat to people's health and life. CT image leads to
unclear boundary segmentation. Segmentation of irregular nodules and complex structure, boundary
information is not well considered and lung nodules have always been a hot topic.

Objective:

In this study, the pulmonary nodule segmentation is accomplished with the new graph cut
algorithm. The problem of segmenting the juxta-pleural and juxta-vascular nodules was investigated
which is based on graph cut algorithm.

Methods:

Firstly, the inflection points by the curvature was decided. Secondly, we used kernel graph
cut to segment the nodules for the initial edge. Thirdly, the seeds points based on cast raying method is
performed; lastly, a novel geodesic distance function is proposed to improve the graph cut algorithm
and applied in lung nodules segmentation.

Results:

The new algorithm has been tested on total 258 nodules. Table 1 summarizes the morphologic
features of all the nodules and given the results between the successful segmentation group and the
poor/failed segmentation group. Figure 1 to Fig. (12) shows segmentation effect of Juxta-vascular
nodules, Juxta-pleural nodules, and comparted with the other interactive segmentation methods.

Conclusion:

The experimental verification shows better results with our algorithm, the results will
measure the volume numerical approach to nodule volume. The results of lung nodules segmentation
in this study are as good as the results obtained by the other methods.
Hybrid Spectrum Handoff Scheme of Imperfect Sensing in Cognitive Radio Networks
Authors: Junwei Peng , Zhiren Han , Kai Tao , Weishuang Li
Published: October 2018

Background:

In the actual cognitive radio network, there exist the imperfect sensing such
as false alarm and missed detection which can lead to the inaccurate spectrum handoff and cause
more uncertain problems. Meanwhile, the predetermined target channel has high risk of being unavailable
in the proactive-decision spectrum handoff scheme.

Objective:

To solve the problem that the state of the predetermined target channel is updated in the
proactive-decision spectrum handoff scheme, we present a novel hybrid spectrum handoff scheme
based on Preemptive Resume Priority (PRP) M/G/m queuing network model in this paper.

Methods:

The proposed scheme combines the advantages of proactive-decision spectrum handoff
and reactive-decision spectrum handoff, and performs the spectrum sensing during the waiting time
of the cognitive user on the target channel. On this basis, we consider the influence of multiple cognitive
users, multiple authorization channels, multiple spectrum handoffs and other factors on the
spectrum handoff delay of cognitive user. Then, the detailed analysis and derivations of cognitive
user’s extended data delivery time are conducted. Furthermore, the effect of imperfect spectrum
sensing on the spectrum handoff performance of cognitive users is discussed.

Results:

Compared with traditional spectrum handoff schemes, numerical results show that the extended
data delivery time of the proposed scheme is smaller, and the performance of spectrum
handoff is further improved. In addition, the performance of the proposed scheme is less affected by
the probability of false alarm and missed detection with frequent channel states variations. Simulation
results are given to validate the analytical results.

Conclusion:

The hybrid spectrum handoff scheme provide better performance on the spectrum sharing
between primary users and cognitive users in cognitive radio network under imperfect sensing
condition.
Nucleosome Positioning with Set of Key Positions and Nucleosome Affinity
Authors: Wang Jia , Liu Shuai , Fu Weina
Published: October 2018

The formation and precise positioning of nucleosome in chromatin occupies a very important role in studying life process. Today, there are many researchers who discovered that the positioning where the location of a DNA sequence fragment wraps around a histone octamer in genome is not random but regular. However, the positioning is closely relevant to the concrete sequence of core DNA. So in this paper, we analyzed the relation between the affinity and sequence structure of core DNA, and extracted the set of key positions. In these positions, the nucleotide sequences probably occupy mainly action in the binding. First, we simplified and formatted the experimental data with the affinity. Then, to find the key positions in the wrapping, we used neural network to analyze the positive and negative effects of nucleosome generation for each position in core DNA sequences. However, we reached a class of weights with every position to describe this effect. Finally, based on the positions with high weights, we analyzed the reason why the chosen positions are key positions, and used these positions to construct a model for nucleosome positioning prediction. Experimental results show the effectiveness of our method.
Research on Multi-Stage Generation and Transmission Coordinated Planning Model Considering Wind Power Integration
Authors: Ming Zeng , Shaojie Ouyang , Hui Shi , Yujian Ge
Published: October 2018

Decentralized planning mode of power generation and power transmission is facing enormous challenges at
present, and all kinds of uncertainties that impact on the planning have become increasingly evident. To solve the two coordinated
planning and development issues is imminent, proposing a coordinated planning model of generation and
transmission to improve system stability and flexibility and reduce the uncertainties whose threat is significant. Combined
with the Stackelberg game theory, this proposes a two-stage coordinated planning model of generation and transmission,
which can effectively provide decision makers with optimal program of investment decision, and control the investment
risk of power system construction. And the this paper uses the Heuristic Artificial Fish Swarm Algorithm (HAFSA) to
solve this model and illustrates our results using a 24-bus network example.
Power Quality Evaluation of Distribution Network Containing Microgrid Based on PCNN
Authors: Fuyin Ni , Zhengming Li , Tianhong Pan
Published: October 2018

Aiming at the nonlinear relationship between the evaluation indexes and the complex grade of power quality, a
power quality evaluation method is proposed based on model of pulse coupled neural network (PCNN). The operating
schematic is analyzed according to PCNN modeling. The input power quality grade is controlled by threshold value, and
the evaluation grade is output by neuron ignition. The evaluation methods between PCNN and fuzzy neural network are
compared through the measured data, the results indicate that PCNN method is more scientific and accurate, and provides
a new method to solve the problem on power quality evaluation of distribution network containing microgrid.
Design of System for Electromechanical Equipment Condition Monitoring in Real-time Based on DSP and CPLD
Authors: Lili Gao , Kebao Xu , Zhaoxue Luan
Published: October 2018

A multi-parameter monitoring system has been designed for mechanical and electric equipment based on DSP
and CPLD. Designing methods for hardware and software are introduced in this paper. As in the system, powerful capability
for numeric operation of DSP is used to deal with real-time data, while CPLD is held responsible for logic control.
Therefore, by combining DSP and CPLD, malfunction can be observed and alarming signal can be provided in due time.
Study of the Vehicle Controllability and Stability Based on Multi-body System Dynamics
Authors: Hu Lin , Fang Shengyong , Yang Jia
Published: October 2018

In this paper, the 135 Degree of Freedom multi-body system dynamics model was built by using the software
ADAMS/CAR, according to the requests of Chinese standards, and the simulating research about 6 performances of
automotive controllability and stability were carried on. Based on the simulating results, some automobile’s performance,
such as return-ability, slalom-ability and steering efforts-ability, were excellent, but some other performances, such as
steady state cornering ability, steering wheel angle pulse input response ability and steering wheel angle step input
response ability, were not satisfied. In order to improve the performance of the automobile, three parameters, i.e. the
automotive mass, the load of front axis and the torsion stiffness of rear stabilizer anti-roll bar, were selected as the
optimized objects. Within the variety range of the parameters, the multi-body system of the automobile was optimized.
Automotive controllability and stability is improved obviously based on the simulating results of the optimized multibody
system.
The Flow Noise Characteristics of a Control Valve
Authors: Nie Xin , Zhu Yangyang , Li Lei
Published: October 2018

Using the enterprise’s valve as the research object, the research studied the characteristics of the flow field and
noise of the valve. The theory of (LES) LES and Lighthill acoustic analogy is applied to study the flow noise at
100% opening and at 70% opening of valve in the same flow. The result shows that the region of variation of pressure
and velocity is in the valve sleeve window. The sound pressure spectrum characteristics of the same group of monitoring
points were similar, when they were in low frequency. Acoustic pressure amplitude was observed to be relatively small,
when monitoring points were in high frequency. When the valve opening decreased, because of the throttle effect of
valve windows, the whole dB SPL of valve became strong. The noise outside the valve exhibited dipole characteristics.
Polyurethane Foams Reinforced with Biobased Materials: Properties and Applications
Authors: Sharifishourabi Gholamali , Chen Xiao Y. , Nguyen Tien-Binh , Rodrigue Denis
Published: October 2018

Background:

Today, polyurethane foams can be found in various commercial products such as bedding, home furniture, automotive interiors and even construction materials. From a chemical point of view, polyurethane foams are made from a chemical reaction between a polyol (molecules with more than one hydroxyl group) and a diisocyanate in the presence of a blowing agent.

Objective:

Because of their highly stable bonds, polyurethane foams are considered as nondegradable leading to some environmental impact. To address this concern different bio-based fillers have been used to create "greener" polyurethane materials. This review presents an overview of different bio-based fillers and containing natural polyols for polyurethane foams formulation with respect to their natural properties, sizes, geometries and contents.

Method:

A wide range of bio-based fillers derived from wood and non-wood sources are summarized based on their physico-mechanical properties. Then, possible applications are presented and future trends are discussed for the research and development of these complex (multiphase systems) materials (polymer composite foams).

Conclusion:

Beside traditional polyurethane foams applications including automotive, building, home furniture and package, bio-based filler addition could bring new feature and widen their applications such as shape memory and medication, as well as oil absorbent.
Lei de Bases do Sistema Educativo (1986): Ruturas, continuidades, apropriações seletivas
Authors: Lima Licínio C.
Published: October 2018

O artigo apresenta uma análise sociológica e política da reforma do sistema educativo iniciada em meados da década de 1980 em Portugal. Em 1986, o governo nomeou uma Comissão de Reforma do Sistema Educativo com o objetivo de preparar estudos e propostas legislativas. Naquele ano o parlamento aprovou a Lei de Bases do Sistema Educativo. Ambos os processos decorreram de forma paralela, apenas com articulações posteriores, por iniciativa daquela comissão. A lei fundamental da educação de 1986 resultou da Constituição democrática de 1976 e veio substituir a anterior lei de 1973, aprovada no final do regime autoritário e nunca regulamentada. Com base numa análise dos textos das constituições, dos projetos de lei apresentados no parlamento, das leis de 1973 e de 1986, bem como de outros documentos de política educativa, o autor reflete criticamente sobre as ruturas operadas pela lei de 1986 face à lei de 1973 e também sobre as continuidades que foi possível observar. Outras ruturas e continuidades são ainda destacadas entre a lei de 1986 e as agendas de política educativa e respetiva produção legislativa dos governos durante as últimas três décadas, confirmando a plasticidade daquela lei e as dificuldades políticas do parlamento para a substituir.

 

Palavras-chave

Reforma educativa; Lei de Bases da Educação; Política educativa
Potential Big Bath Accounting Practice in CEO Changes (Study on Manufacturing Companies Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange)
Authors: Riyadi Ahmad , Utami Wiwik , Nugroho Lucky
Published: October 2018

This Research aims to compare the earnings management which is big bath accounting model while CEO Changes in Indonesia. This research is using Secondary data which is Financial Statement from the Indonesian Stock Exchange. CEO change is classified either as routine or non-routine based on RUPS (General Shareholders Meeting) and RUPSLB (Extraordinary General Shareholders Meeting) information.

The purposive sampling was used in this research by sampling 14 listed company of CEO Change non-routine and 34 listed company of CEO Change routine. These samples are observed from 2004 to 2014. To identify the big bath accounting practice. Although CEO Change non-routine made a high correlation in this study, the study provides there is no difference in earnings management big bath accounting model while CEO Changes between routine and non-routine changes.
FAKTOR FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KINERJA PERANGKAT NAGARI
Authors: Mardika Nanda Harry
Published: October 2018

The Purposes of this Research aim to determine the effect of the Leadership Style, Work Motivation and Training in partially and simultaneously to the Employee Performance at Airpura District in Pesisir Selatan Regency. Metodhology of this research was used quantitative descriptive methods and multiple linear regression analysis wich used SPSS version 20.0. By using 50 samples, the result showed that Leadership Style, Work Motivation and Training partially and simultaneously have a positive and significant influencing to the Employee Performance at Airpura District in Pesisir Selatan Regency. The regression equation for these three variables is Ŷ = 8.126 + 0, 301 X1 + 0,334X2.+ 0, 180X3. The magnitude effect of three independent variables as together to the dependent variable is 62,4 % and 37,6 % is influenced by other variables which are not examined in this study.