bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRMS Classifications: Updated Methodology for Resource Inventory Management
Authors: Carpenter Chris
Published: November 2019

This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper SPE 195298, “Defining and Deriving the Proper Order of Movements From Prospective Resources, to Contingent Resources, to Reserves (and back),” by Nefeli Moridis, SPE, Morgan Quist, SPE, and W. John Lee, SPE, Texas A&M University; Wayne Sim, SPE, Aucerna; and Thomas Blasingame, SPE, Texas A&M University, prepared for the 2019 SPE Western Regional Meeting, San Jose, California, USA, 23–26•April. The paper has not been peer reviewed.

This paper presents a methodology that provides the upstream industry with a robust approach to petroleum inventory management. The authors describe the proper order of movements of resources within the Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) classification structure from Prospective Resources to Contingent Resources, to Reserves (and back). The methodology describes the causes of change in classification and what these changes mean when classifying Reserves as well as what are termed resources other than reserves (ROTR).

Introduction

The PRMS provides a framework for classifying petroleum resources as Reserves, Contingent Resources, or Prospective Resources, and uses the terms “classify” and “categorize” when placing resources into inventory. Classification depends on the chance of commerciality, and categorization depends on the certainty of recovery. Resources can then be subclassified within a given class on the basis of the differences in their chance of commerciality. The definitions of the subclasses for Reserves, Contingent Resources, and Prospective Resources are presented in Table 1 of the complete paper.

The subclasses of Reserves (On Production, Approved for Development, and Justified for Development) are related to progressing a project though final approvals to implementation and initiation of production and product sales.

The subclasses of Contingent Resources (Development Pending, Development on Hold, Development Unclarified, and Development Not Viable) can be related to gathering and analyzing data and clarifying the maturity of the project. These subclasses mainly focus on contingencies that may prevent a project from being classified as Reserves.

The subclasses of Prospective Resources (Play, Lead, and Prospect) are those that can move a project closer to a decision to proceed with exploration drilling. To progress through Prospective Resources, one should focus on Plays, and try to identify more Leads. Ultimately, the goal is to obtain Prospects. This differs from the decision-making process through Contingent Resources and Reserves that only requires additional data or studies that are used to understand the project better.

Although the authors focus their efforts on the inventorying of unconventional resources, the proposed methodology can be applied to conventional resources as well.
Why institutional delivery is still the last option to rural women in North West Ethiopia: Qualitative study
Authors: Babbel Netsanet Fentahun , Mekonnen Wubegzier , Wasihun Yosef , Alemayehu Mulunesh
Published: November 2019

Background: whatever the actions has been implemented, home delivery preference in Ethiopia is still over 72%. To date, no studies explored why institutional delivery is still the last option to rural women in Ethiopia. This study was conducted to explore the reason why institutional delivery is still the last option to rural women in Awi Zone Northwest Ethiopia.Methods: An explanatory qualitative study was conducted from February to March 2014. Participants were selected purposively and written informed consent was sought. Twelve reproductive aged females, ten religious and twelve community leaders and sixteen key informants were participated. Data were collected by using semi-structured questionnaire using focused group discussion and in-depth interview guides. Thick description and peer debriefing were applied to assure data quality. Thematic analysis framework was used to analyse the data. Results: The study revealed that institutional delivery is still the last option to the study area. Individual related factors like information gap, low risk Perception to pregnancy and delivery have been mentioned as drive factors for not using institutional delivery. Community related factors of women’s poor position to decision, beliefs and cultural practices for home delivery preference affects institutional delivery. In addition, health facility related barriers like inaccessibility of health facility, infrastructure, lack of privacy during delivery, misconducts of health care providers and high risk perception to health facility delivery were repeated raised as reasons of last option of institutional delivery. Conclusion: This study elucidated that home delivery preference was existed, given high social and cultural price for home delivery and misconceptions towards institutional delivery. Thus, the Ethiopian government together with its partners should focus on accessing health facilities, infrastructure, equipping health facilities with essential materials and skilled health professionals and increasing knowledge of the community, avert communities’ misconceptions and deep-rooted socio-cultural beliefs towards institutional delivery.
Let us say what we need ourselves: report of the interview of mental health service users with schizophrenia in South-West Nigeria.
Authors: Oyelade Oyeyemi Olajumoke , Nkosi Nokuthula Gloria
Published: November 2019

The authors have withdrawn this preprint from Research Square
Local antibiotic therapy for acute upper respiratory tract infections
Authors: Safina A. I.
Published: November 2019

The article discusses the possibilities of local antibiotic therapy for acute respiratory infections in children. Despite the fact that most acute respiratory infections are caused by viruses, unreasonably high (up to 70% and higher in different countries) prescription of antibacterial drugs by primary care physicians has been observed. At the same time, it is highly likely that bacterial superinfection may develop in young children, in children with a prolonged course of acute respiratory infection, as well as in children with chronic ENT pathology, which requires the prescription of antibacterial therapy both to treat and, possibly, to prevent bacterial superinfection. In this case, the drug of choice should be antibiotics for topical (inhalation) use, such as Fluimucil®-antibiotic IT, which act directly at the infection site with the achievement of a quick therapeutic effect, without side effects that are associated with systemic antibiotics.
Nasal cavity care in newborns and young children with rhinitis: current trends
Authors: Payganova N. E. , Zaytsev V. M.
Published: November 2019

The article describes the features of the structure and functioning of the nasal mucosa in newborns and young children. The remarkable thing is that the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses serve as a particular air conditioner that provides almost 100% hydration, heating, filtering and catchment of foreign particles. The development of pathology and functional disorders in the newborns and young children have serious consequences, such as respiratory distress or discomfort, sleep cycle disorder, an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea and difficulties with feeding. The authors analysed the role and efficacy of nasal irrigation taking into account the solution concentration and the type of irrigation device, and reported the effect of elimination-irrigation therapy on mucociliary clearance and trophic epithelium of the nasal mucosa. It has been proved that the standard treatment (antibiotics, mucolytics and local nasal decongestants) for acute rhinosinusitis in children is more effective, if the treatment protocol includes irrigation of the nasal cavity with isotonic solution, and not without adverse events, in contrast to decongestants, which use increases the risk for tachyphylaxis. The authors determined the role of irrigation and elimination therapy in the prevention of pathology of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and in the complex therapy for acute and exacerbation of chronic rhinosinusitis in newborns and young children. The most common mistakes in caring for the nasal cavity in newborns and young children are highlighted. The article identifies the main indications for the use of Otrivin Baby aspirator and drops, and clarifies the main positions for using Otrivin Baby aspirator. It also describes the advantages of using Otrivin Baby device, which includes an aspirator and sterile isotonic solution drops for safe and effective care for the nasal cavity in newborns and young children with rhinitis.
Infantile colic from the perspective of evidence-based medicine: prevalence, principles of differential diagnosis and diet therapy algorithm
Authors: Gurova М. М.
Published: November 2019

The article presents data on the prevalence of infant colic, etiological factors, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis and therapy with justification of approaches to the choice of formula in children on artificial feeding. When choosing a formula, it is necessary to take into account the compositional features aimed at overcoming the functional immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract, enteric nervous system, and the ongoing formation of the intestinal microbiome – the presence of a partially hydrolyzed protein, a reduced lactose content, the presence of prebiotics (fructooligosaccharides) and probiotics. The formula Similac Comfort is fully compliant. This formula additionally contains oligosaccharide of the breast milk 2 fucosillactose (2’-FL), 0.2 g / l – identical to that found in breast milk, which has proven positive effects in the form of an immunomodulating effect, anti-infectious effect, is involved in the regulation of growth and maturation of intestinal epithelial cells, in the development of the nervous system.
Modern approaches to external therapy of sensitive skin area in atopic dermatitis in children: focus on topical calcineurin inhibitors
Authors: Saverskaya E. N.
Published: November 2019

Due to high prevalence in the pediatric population, chronic recurrent course and difficulties in choosing the local therapy, atopic dermatitis is an urgent problem for pediatricians, dermatologists and allergists. The review presents data on the prevalence and features of the clinical manifestations of atopic dermatitis in various age periods. The authors consider structural, functional and immunological features of the skin barrier are considered in detail under normal and under pathological conditions. They emphasize the problems of quality of life, compliance and steroidophobia of patients with atopic dermatitis. Particular attention is paid to the concept of sensitive skin, the definition of this concept and the localization of sensitive skin area on the surface of the body. The article describes approaches to the method of choosing external therapy according to the European guidelines for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in 2018. It presents a modern practical algorithm for prescribing local anti-inflammatory drugs (topical glucocorticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors) taking into account the severity of the clinical manifestations of the disease and the areas of application (sensitive skin areas/other parts of the body). The authors provide evidence of the efficacy and safety of topical calcineurin inhibitors, in particular pimecrolimus, in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate severity of atopic dermatitis, especially in sensitive skin areas.
Skin microbiome: What is known today?
Authors: Zakharova I. N. , Kas’yanova A. N.
Published: November 2019

Human skin is the largest yet complex organ that performs many functions. The skin barrier is crucial for survival, preventing moisture loss and the entry of infectious or toxic substances. Skin is also a complex habitat for a diverse population of microbiota. During childbirth and subsequent exposure to the postnatal environment, the skin is colonized by many microbes, many of which are commensal or symbiotic. The useful functions of the resident microbiota include inhibition of pathogenic species through various mechanisms that are actively studied. Modern research is increasingly focused on the role of human microbiomes, including skin microbioms, in the development of a range of pathological diseases, including dermatological, allergic and infectious diseases. Due to the growing spread of the 16S rRNA bacteria gene sequencing method, more and more information on the microbial composition of various body systems, including the skin, is becoming available every year. The review presents current data on the composition of a healthy skin microbiome and its changes over the course of human’s life, and demonstrates some mechanisms of its effect on the health of the skin and the body as a whole. Special attention is paid to the concept of ecological niches of skin, their peculiarities and unique microbial composition. The role of microbiomal abnormalities in the development of a number of chronic inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne, was also analyzed.
Possibilities of symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis in children
Authors: Tulupov D. A. , Karpova Е. Р.
Published: November 2019

This article presents an overview of current views on the problem of allergic rhinitis in children. Modern data on the epidemiology of allergic rhinitis and basic comorbid conditions are covered. The issue of patient routing with suspicion of allergic rhinitis and the main directions in the treatment of this disease is briefly discussed. On the basis of the data of the latest consensus papers, the role of various medication therapy for allergic rhinitis has been evaluated: first and second generation antihistamines, intranasal glucocorticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, and mast cell membrane stabilizers. Possibilities of symptomatic nasal obstruction therapy in case of allergic rhinitis with the help of nasal vasoconstrictor drugs (decongestants) have been assessed in more detail. The basics of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of decongestants are presented, as well as the data of a clinical study demonstrating the efficacy and safety of the combined preparation of phenylephrine and dimethindene maleate in the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis in children. On the basis of the presented material it is concluded that timely diagnosis and further management of patients with allergic rhinitis in accordance with the principles reflected in modern clinical guidelines, in most cases, allow to effectively control the course of the disease, maintaining the quality of life of patients at a high level.
Role of metabolic glycemic control in programming perinatal risk in gestational diabetes
Authors: Masel A. S. , Nikitina I. L. , Yablunovskaya D. A. , Tekueva V. Kh. , Popova P. V. , Kaprior E. V. , Tkachuk A. S. , Bolotko Y. A.
Published: November 2019

Purpose. Evaluate the effect of metabolic control of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the perinatal period course and anthropometric parameters of newborns.

Materials and methods. 300 newborns were divided into 4 groups depending on the metabolic control of the mother. Group 1: fasting glycemia <5.1 mmol/L, 1 hour after meals <7.0 mmol/L (n = 50); Group 2: <5.3 mmol/L and <7.8 mmol/L (n = 90); Group 3: > 5.3 mmol/L and> 7.8 mmol/L (n = 46), respectively; Group 4: control (n = 114). The analysis of the perinatal period course was carried out, the anthropometric parameters were estimated according to the tables INTERGROWTH-21st.

Results. Differences in the frequency of obstetric injuries, which risk is associated with «above average» body weight of the newborn (p = 0.04), were found between the GDM group and the control group (38.7 and 12.3%, respectively, p = 0.0000005). The risk of having a baby with «above average» body weight (Group 1/Group 4, OR = 1.9, p = 0.1; Gr. 2/Gr. 4, OR = 2.6, and Gr. 3/Gr. 4, OR = 3.7, p <0.05), the ratio of weight/length (Gr. 1/Gr. 4, OR = 0.9, p = 0.9; Gr. 2/Gr. 4, OR = 3.6, and Gr. 3/Gr. 4, OR = 4.9, p <0.05) and head circumference (G.1/Gr. 4, OR = 1.1, p = 0.6; Gr. 2/Gr. 4, OR = 2.5, and Gr. 3/Gr. 4, OR = 2.9, p <0.05) was higher in Groups 2 and 3 than in Group 4. In the early neonatal period with GDM, hypoglycemia was more common than in the control Group 4. The lowest risk was in Group 1 (Gr. 1/Gr. 4, OR = 4.8; Gr. 2/Gr. 4, OR = 6.7; Gr. 3/Gr. 4, OR = 7.9, р < 0,05).

Conclusions. Group 1 showed the lowest frequency and risk of adverse effects, which meets the control criteria of the Russian consensus.
On the role of topical drugs in the treatment of acute otitis media in children
Authors: Tulupov D. A. , Karpova E. P. , Naumov O. G.
Published: November 2019

The article presents an overview of modern approaches to diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media in children. On the basis of the existing clinical recommendations the indications for systemic antibacterial therapy and tympanocentesis are listed, the algorithm of antibacterial therapy accepted in Russia is described. The role of various drugs in the form of ear drops for local treatment of acute otitis media in children is considered separately. One clinical case is presented, illustrating the capabilities of local anesthetics in the treatment of acute otitis media.
Hollow Zinc Oxide Microflowers for Selective Preconcentration of Selenium Ions in Natural Water
Authors: Huang Ting , Yuan Guanghui
Published: November 2019

Background:

Selenium’s popularity in a wide variety of products and industries means
that it has, unfortunately, become a common environmental pollutant, particularly from sources such
as industrial wastewater discharge and agricultural runoff.

Objective:

Quantification of the selenium (IV) ion content of natural water sources via atomic fluorescence
spectrophotometry (AFS) was performed using hollow ZnO microflowers as the enriched
materials. The hollow ZnO microflowers were prepared via a hydrothermal method with polystyrene
(PS) microspheres as the template.

Methods:

Since the pH of the selenium (IV) solution is known to influence the degree of adsorption
onto the sorbent, both the acidity of adsorption and elution were studied at various pH values to obtain
the adsorption isotherm and adsorption capacity of the sorbent. AFS was used to quantify the
amount of selenium ion that was present in the samples. The structure of the hollow ZnO microflowers
was characterized using XRD, SEM, and TEM characterization methodologies.

Results:

When the pH was between 6.0 and 7.0, the percentage of Se (IV) adsorption was as high as
93%. It was found that the amount of Se (IV) that was eluted from the sorbent exceeded 96% with
5.0 mL of a 0.01 mol L−1 NaOH solution over the course of 10 minutes. The maximum adsorption
capacity was 31.5, 31.8, and 32.0 mg·g−1 at 273, 333, and 353 K, respectively.

Conclusion:

The LOD for Se (IV) detection via enrichment was achieved at 0.006 μg L−1 with a linear
range between 0.1 and 200 μg L−1. Thus, this method is applicable to the analysis of natural water
samples and GBW(E)080394.
Interactive Clinical Avatar Use in Pharmacist Preregistration Training: Design and Review (Preprint)
Authors: Thompson Jessica , White Simon , Chapman Stephen
Published: November 2019

BACKGROUND

Virtual patients are interactive computer-based simulations that are being increasingly used in modern health care education. They have been identified as tools that can provide experiential learning and assessment in a standardized and safe environment. However, the study of high-fidelity virtual patients such as interactive clinical avatars within pharmacy is limited.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this paper is to describe the design and review of three interactive clinical avatar simulations as part of pharmacist preregistration training.

METHODS

A multistep design approach was taken to create interactive clinical avatar simulations on the topics of emergency hormonal contraception (EHC), calculation of renal function, and childhood illnesses. All case studies were reviewed by registered pharmacists to establish content and face validity. The EHC case study and data collection questionnaire were also reviewed by a purposive sample of preregistration trainees and newly qualified pharmacists. The questionnaire used Likert ranking statements and open-ended questions to obtain users’ feedback on the design, usability, and usefulness of the interactive clinical avatars as learning tools. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were undertaken on the data.

RESULTS

Ten preregistration trainees and newly qualified pharmacists reviewed the EHC interactive clinical avatars and data collection questionnaire. The data collection questionnaire was associated with a Cronbach alpha=.95, demonstrating good reliability. All three interactive clinical avatar simulations were reported as usable and appropriately designed for preregistration training. Users perceived they were developing skills and knowledge from the simulations. The high-fidelity nature of the avatars and relevance of the simulations to real-life practice were reported as aspects that encouraged the application of theory to practice. Improvements were suggested to ensure the simulations were more user-friendly.

CONCLUSIONS

The design and creation of the interactive clinical avatar simulations was successful. The multistep review process ensured validity and reliability of the simulations and data collection questionnaire. The in-depth explanation of the design process and provision of a questionnaire may help widen the use and evaluation of interactive clinical avatars or other simulation tools in pharmacy education. The interactive clinical avatars were reported as novel learning tools that promoted experiential learning and allowed users to feel like they were engaging in real-life scenarios, thus developing transferable knowledge and skills. This may be potentially beneficial for many health care training courses as a way to provide standardized experiences promoting active learning and reflection.
Efficacy of a Web App for Cognitive Training (MeMo) Regarding Cognitive and Behavioral Performance in People With Neurocognitive Disorders: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Robert Philippe , Manera Valeria , Derreumaux Alexandre , Ferrandez Y Montesino Marion , Leone Elsa , Fabre Roxane , Bourgeois Jeremy
Published: November 2019

BACKGROUND

Cognitive and behavioral symptoms are the clinical hallmarks of neurocognitive disorders. Cognitive training may be offered to reduce the risks of cognitive decline and dementia and to reduce behavioral symptoms, such as apathy. Information and communication technology approaches, including serious games, can be useful in improving the playful aspect of computerized cognitive training and providing motivating solutions in elderly patients.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of employing the MeMo (Memory Motivation) Web app with regard to cognitive and behavioral symptoms in patients with neurocognitive disorders.

METHODS

MeMo is a Web app that can be used on any Web browser (computer or tablet). The training activities proposed in MeMo are divided into the following two parts: memory and mental flexibility/attention. The study included 46 individuals (mean age 79.4 years) with a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorders at the Institut Claude Pompidou Memory Center in Nice. This randomized controlled study compared the evolution of cognition and behavior between patients not using MeMo (control group) and patients using MeMo (MeMo group) for 12 weeks (four sessions per week). Patients underwent memory and attention tests, as well as an apathy assessment at baseline, week 12 (end of the training period), and week 24 (12 weeks after the end of the training sessions). In addition, to assess the impact of high and low game uses, the MeMo group was divided into patients who used MeMo according to the instructions (about once every 2 days; active MeMo group) and those who used it less (nonactive MeMo group).

RESULTS

When comparing cognitive and behavioral scores among baseline, week 12, and week 24, mixed model analysis for each cognitive and behavioral score indicated no significant interaction between testing time and group. On comparing the active MeMo group (n=9) and nonactive MeMo group (n=13), there were significant differences in two attention tests (Trial Making Test A [P=.045] and correct Digit Symbol Substitution Test items [P=.045]) and in the Apathy Inventory (AI) (P=.02). Mixed analysis (time: baseline, week 12, and week 24 × number of active days) indicated only one significant interaction for the AI score (P=.01), with a significant increase in apathy in the nonactive MeMo group.

CONCLUSIONS

This study indicates that the cognitive and behavioral efficacies of MeMo, a Web-based training app, can be observed only with regular use of the app. Improvements were observed in attention and motivation.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04142801; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04142801
Exogent Factors at PT. Metro Taruna Jakarta That Affect Employess Performance
Authors: Chairunnisa Connie , Jaelani M Iqbal
Published: November 2019

This study aims to determine the effect of training and work discipline as exogenous factors on employee performance at PT Metro Taruna Jakarta. This study used survey method with 82 respondents as a sample. The data analysis and process techniques used are validity, reliability, descriptive analysis, normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, autocorrelation test, multiple linear regression analysis, simultaneous test, coefficient test, and correlation coefficient of determination.
Identidad Gamer. Videojuegos y construcción de sentido en la sociedad contemporánea. D. Muriel. Barcelona: Anaitgames, 2018
Authors: Ruiz-Estramil Ivana Belén
Published: November 2019

Ante la propuesta de reseñar este libro, quien suscribe estas líneas no pudo más que pensar en la palabra “reto”. “Gamer” era una palabra que había oído, pero que sin duda era muy lejana para una “analfabeta videolúdica” que abría tímidamente la carátula del libro, para adentrarse en páginas que poco a poco demostraban la capacidad del autor, de hacer un libro para un público familiarizado con nombres como Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto o League of Legends, pero también para quien no ha ido más allá del “buscaminas”.
Solidarity Purchasing Groups as social innovators: an analysis of alternative food networks in Italy
Authors: Arcidiacono Davide , Maestripieri Lara
Published: November 2019

La mercantilización del sector de la comida y la creciente importancia de los minoristas de masas han creado una cadena de suministro desequilibrada donde, sobre todo, los pequeños productores y los consumidores son más débiles. En contra de este escenario, en los últimos veinte años la agricultura y los mercados de proximidad se han ido situando como espacios relevantes de experimentación de prácticas sociales innovadoras con el objetivo de solucionar esta anomalía y de reequilibrar la distribución del valor en el conjunto de cadena de suministro. Las cooperativas de consumo solidario forman parte de estas experiencias innovadoras y pueden representar una de las medidas más relevantes para contrastar el poder de negociación de los minoristas de masa. No obstante, el análisis en este artículo muestra como las cooperativas de consumo solidario son innovaciones sociales que sólo consiguen parcialmente el objetivo de reducir la marginalización económica de sus proveedores al crear una cadena de suministro alternativa.
The relational sociology of eco-innovation
Authors: David Martin , Rutjes Henriette , Bleicher Alena
Published: November 2019

Mientras la sociología ha analizado habitualmente la innovación desde la perspectiva de las capacidades de la empresa, este artículo ofrece una visión más relacional sobre la innovación derivada de la sociología relacional de Norbert Elias. Tomando el ejemplo de una red alemana de reciclaje de basura electrónica y de escoriales de minería, entendida aquí como una eco-innovación, el artículo intenta re-integrar conceptualmente la innovación en contextos socio-históricos. Esta re-incorporación también incluye examinar el rol de los valores durante los procesos de creación de innovación, lo cual ha sido tratado con gran ambigüedad en la literatura de eco-innovación. A pesar de mostrar que los valores ecológicos desempeñan un papel menor en el proceso de eco-innovación, el artículo señala que la eco-innovación está profundamente relacionada con desarrollos históricos complejos que comprenden
la creación de conocimiento científico.
Semiotic Dominants of the Information Presentation in Digital Diplomacy
Authors: Belyakov Mikhail V
Published: November 2019

The diplomatic communications represents complex system consisting of various components. The article deals with the examples of elements presentation in this system on a site of diplomatic services of Russia subject to communicative tactics, a level of polycode and multimodality in information wars. Characteristic semiotics features of the information presentation are highlighted.
Effects of electromagnetic radiation on the energy state of water molecules
Authors: Lifanova Rano Z , Orlova Valentina S , Tsetlin Vladimir V
Published: November 2019

The impact of electromagnetic fields of both natural and man-made origin in public places and at work due to the growing tendency to use electronic devices can have an adverse effect on human health. This article proposes a possible mechanism for the action of electromagnetic radiation of low power on a living organism through a liquid medium.
Classification of integration associations according to the degree of development of a single transport space
Authors: Komov Mikhail S
Published: November 2019

In modern conditions of development of integration processes in the world economy, special importance is attached to the transport sector. The formation of a single transport space (STS) in the regions creates additional opportunities for the economic development of the integrating countries. At the same time, the literature does not pay enough attention to the definition of the essence of the single transport space and the classification of integration associations according to the degree of its development. Therefore, there is a need to develop such a classification. The article substantiates the expediency of classification of integration associations according to the degree of development of a single transport space. The author's formal-logical classification is developed, which is based on three basic types of a single transport space: transport and logistics type provide a positive multiplier of integrated economic growth for all participating countries; innovative-logistic and customs-logistic types cause polarization in the action of the multiplier of integrated economic growth (in particular, both positive and negative growth rates of GDP values of the participating countries are possible); industrial and logistics type provide a zero multiplier of integrated economic growth for all participating countries. The conclusion is made about the possibility of unification and harmonization of transport space in the practice of integration associations on the basis of the developed classification.
Software for the numerical solution of first-order partial differential equations
Authors: Kuziv Yaroslav Yu
Published: November 2019

Partial differential equations of the first order, arising in applied problems of optics and optoelectronics, often contain coefficients that are not defined by a single analytical expression in the entire considered domain. For example, the eikonal equation contains the refractive index, which is described by various expressions depending on the optical properties of the media that fill the domain under consideration. This type of equations cannot be analysed by standard tools built into modern computer algebra systems, including Maple.The paper deals with the adaptation of the classical Cauchy method of integrating partial differential equations of the first order to the case when the coefficients of the equation are given by various analytical expressions in the subdomains G1, . . . , Gk , into which the considered domain is divided. In this case, it is assumed that these subdomains are specified by inequalities. This integration method is implemented as a Python program using the SymPy library. The characteristics are calculatednumerically using the Runge-Kutta method, but taking into account the change in the expressions for the coefficients of the equation when passing from one subdomain to another. The main functions of the program are described, including those that can be used to illustrate the Cauchy method. The verification was carried out by comparison with the results obtained in the Maple computer algebra system.
DAMPAK POSITIF DAN NEGATIF SOSIAL MEDIA TERHADAP PENDIDIKAN AKHLAK ANAK (Studi Kasus di SMP Negeri 2 Kelas VIII Banda Aceh)
Authors: Khairuni Nisa
Published: November 2019

The author examines the positive and negative effects of social media on the moral education of children in school SMPN 2 class VIII Banda Aceh, it is very interesting because of the many children who abuse social media. This work analyzes about the use of social media that have an impact on the moral education of children. The data collected in this study through the work of other literature, researchers also interviewed principals and students as many as 16 students as well as the observation at the school. Based on the analysis that has been done it can be seen the positive and negative impacts of the use of social media to the moral education of children. The positive impact on the social development of the media on moral education of children among children can adapt, socialize with the public and manage a network of friends, and make children easier to accomplish these tasks, while the negative impact of the development of social media to the moral education of children very much of them can make the omission in children so that children are less disciplined and be lazy, makes children easy to cheat the works of others, disrespectful both in dress and speech, often quarrel due to scenes that are as dangerous as scenes of pornography, violence, wars and so forth , as well as making children miss school because they feel more comfortable in the cafe of the study at the school, not only that social media also makes children spend pocket money a child so that the child took the money her parents secretly to access the internet cafe. Therefore, social media can lead education of children.
Trayectorias diferenciadas por estilos de aprendizajes mediadas por un entorno e-learning
Authors: Schilardi Adriana Rosa , Segura Sandra Mabel , León Oscar Alfredo
Published: November 2019

El propósito de esta investigación fue identificar las diferencias entre las tareas propuestas a los alumnos según sus diferentes estilos de aprendizaje. Para ello se propusieron diferentes trayectorias según estos estilos. La experiencia se aplicó a la enseñanza del álgebra en un ambiente de e-learning, a fin de comparar los resultados obtenidos en los test implementados. Para ello se definió una red semántica con el contenido disciplinar a enseñar, vinculando sus nodos a secuencias didácticas adecuadas al estilo de aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Luego se implementó un sistema basado en un ambiente multimedia adaptativo, para soportar el proceso de enseñanza. Esto permitió generar perfiles y modelos de datos que posibilitaron registrar la evolución del proceso de aprendizaje. Finalmente se comentan algunas conclusiones obtenidas a partir de las respuestas de los alumnos.
Democracia y educación en clave deweyana: dos aspectos de un mismo proceso
Authors: Mattarollo Livio
Published: November 2019

El propósito del trabajo es identificar y precisar algunas relaciones filosóficas entre las nociones deweyanas de democracia y educación, bajo la pregunta por el rol de esta última en el proceso de construcción del modo de vida democrático. En primer lugar, buscaré dar cuenta del complejo sentido de la democracia como ideal de vida comunitaria e identificar condiciones de orden filosófico -vinculadas a la conformaciónde un núcleo estable y compartido de valores- y también de orden político. En segundo lugar, recuperaré el diagnóstico que hace Dewey respecto del estado de apatía política generalizada, estado que plantea serios obstáculos al pleno desarrollo de la comunidad. En tercer lugar, explicaré por qué Dewey considera que la educación es el mejor camino para revertir la apatía política y, al mismo tiempo, por qué la democracia se instituye como marco de referencia e, incluso, como condición de posibilidadpara el pleno desarrollo de la educación. Por último, intentaré dejar sentadasalgunas líneas de indagación respecto de la importancia de incluir los contenidosactitudinales en la planificación de la enseñanza a efectos de llevar a la práctica algunosde los aspectos señalados desde el marco teórico deweyano.Palabras clave: democracia, educación, valor.
Educación e interés. Etnografía en una escuela secundaria técnica de Córdoba (Argentina) desde la perspectiva de John Dewey
Authors: Asselle Natalia Soledad
Published: November 2019

Para la educación secundaria técnico profesional, el diseño curricular oficialincluye asignaturas escolares propias de la especialidad técnica y otras de áreasdisciplinares de formación común. El objetivo de este artículo es abordar la cuestión delinterés por los diversos espacios curriculares que manifiestan los alumnos de unaescuela técnica secundaria con orientación en electrónica. Para ello, se utiliza materialde campo de una investigación etnográfica desarrollada en el Instituto Provincial deEducación Técnica (IPET) 249 Nicolás Copérnico (ciudad de Córdoba, Argentina) con un grupo de alumnos de 5.to año de la especialidad electrónica. Se conectan los datos etnográficos construidos en el campo con la propuesta teórica de John Dewey. Así, se analiza una separación entre lo artístico y lo técnico, dentro de la escuela técnica, a partir del interés de los estudiantes. Se sostiene que la enseñanza de artes y humanidades es esencial, en la escuela técnica, para la constitución de una experiencia educativa de carácter democrática.Palabras clave: formación técnica, antropología de la educación, investigación educativa, interés.
PENGEMBANGAN PETUNJUK PRAKTIKUM IPA BERBASIS MODEL INKUIRI TERBIMBING UNTUK SISWA SMP/MTs KELAS VIII
Authors: Indriyana Kadek Mega , Pujani Ni Made , Selamet Kompyang
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan petunjuk praktikum IPA berbasis model inkuiri terbimbing untuk siswa SMP/MTs kelas VIII pada materi tekanan zat dan penerapannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari yang valid serta praktis digunakan dalam pembelajaran. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan (R&D) dengan metode pengembangan four-D yaitu Define, Design, Develop, dan Disseminate. Pengembangan pada penelitian ini dibatasi sampai tahap develop (uji kepraktisan) karena keterbatasan waktu, biaya serta kemampuan peneliti. Pengujian desain, isi dan bahasa pada petunjuk praktikum IPA berbasis model inkuiri terbimbing dilakukan oleh dua orang ahli kependidikan IPA. Produk penelitian ini diuji secara terbatas dengan responden sebanyak dua belas orang siswa dan dua orang guru. Data validasi serta kepraktisan di analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa (1) petunjuk praktikum IPA hasil pengembangan memiliki karakteristik yaitu setiap tahapan dalam kegiatan praktikum sesuai dengan fese-fese dalam model inkuiri terbimbing, (2) nilai validasi desain, isi dan bahasa petunjuk praktikum IPA oleh para ahli adalah 3,52 yang termasuk dalam kategori sangat valid, (3) hasil uji keterbacaan diperoleh hasil sebesar 3,63 yang termasuk dalam kategori sangat paham, (4) hasil respon siswa dan guru terhadap keterlaksanaan diperoleh skor rata-rata sebesar 94% dan 3,69 dalam kategori sangat terlaksana. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data uji keterbacaan dan uji keterlaksanaan dapat disimpulkan bahwa petunjuk praktikum IPA hasil pengembangan dikategorikan praktis.
Um Processo Constante de Renovação
Authors: Medeiros de Vasconcelos José Tarcísio
Published: November 2019

The year of 2019 brought us unforeseeable surprises, new challenges, new goals, new motivations. This is how we see the process going.
Media Pengenalan Properti 3D Berbasis Web Aplikasi
Authors: Wiradarma Gede Riska , Piarsa I Nyoman , Putra I Ketut Gede Darma
Published: November 2019

Architect is one of business services in creating property design to make it become a reality. To design a property development, an architect requires the ability to visualize the object as a preview design to clients. A mock-up is a way to promote a design property, but as time goes on, the cost in making mock-up is too big and it is usually takes a long time to finish a mock-up, sometimes it burdens the developer. The utilizations of digital medias in this century, are still not enough in promoting an accurately and detailed architectural work, make the information that received by the consumers not optimal, because of it, it is needed appropriate technologies. Computerized technology enables to build the 3D technology on the browser as a promotional tool-based architecture 3D artwork. The WebGL technology gives a lot of advantages to the architect’s side, the construction company’s side and also the property developer’s side. The WebGL technology also makes the architectural work looks real, like 3D programs that are in market. The cloud-based technology can be used in many cases, such as property business.
Desain Saklar Otomatis Untuk Kontrol Peralatan Listrik di Bangunan
Authors: Agung Ayu Putri Gusti , Made Ika Marini Mandenni Ni
Published: November 2019

Pemakaian peralatan listrik di gedung sudah menjadi kebutuhan primer. Sangat sulit untuk menemukan sebuah gedung tanpa ada peralatan listrik didalamnya. Saklar adalah antarmuka yang digunakan untuk on/off peralatan listrik. Model saklar yang telah dikembangkan cukup banyak, mulai dari model saklar manual sampai dengan saklar yang bisa dikontrol dari jarak jauh. Penelitian ini mencoba untuk mengembangkan sebuah model saklar yang ditanamkan pada gedung. Hal ini membuat gedung mampu untuk melakukan kontrol peralatan listrik secara aktif. Gedung hanya mengaktifkan peralatan listrik bila ada penghuni yang beraktifitas disana. Sebuah simulasi berbasis mikrokontroler Arduino Mega 2560 dibuat untuk pengujian tahap awal model saklar yang didesain. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan model saklar otomatis mampu untuk mengendalikan peralatan listrik secara otomatis berdasarkan deteksi terhadap lingkungan dunia nyata sistem kelistrikan di bangunan.

Kata kunci : smart building, saklar otomatis, mikrokontroler arduino mega 2560
IDENTIFICATION OF REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF BALI COWS (Bos sondaicus) ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION ACCEPTORS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE UPSUS SIWAB PROGRAM IN BADUNG AND TABANAN REGENCIES
Authors: I G. Suranjaya , Sarini N. P. , Anton A. , Wiyana A.
Published: November 2019

This research was conducted in Badung and Tabanan Regencies with a survey method on bali cow farmer groupwhere the cows as artificial insemintion (AI) acceptors were in the the program of special effort on acceleration ofpregnant cattle and buffalo population (Upsus Siwab). Sampling was carried out by purposive random samplingwith 74 cows were in Badung and 61 cows were in Tabanan. Data obtained from interviews and recording fromfarmers, farmer groups and inseminator staffs. Data collected included: age of cows, age of first mated, calvingrate, service per conception, gestation period, and post partus heat. Data generated were analysed using descriptivestatistics and reproductive performance of bali cows as AI acceptors between Badung Regency and Tabanan Regencywas analysed using Two Independent Sample T Test. Results showed that the average age of cows in Badung andTabanan was 4.23 ± 2.00 years and 4.50 ± 2.90 years and the age at first mated was 1.74 ± 0.49 and 1.900.38 yearsrespectively. Calving rate of cows as AI acceptors in Badung and Tabanan Regencies were 56.75% and 40.98%respectively. Service per conception is 1.62 ± 0.39 times and 1.90 ± 0.38 times, respectively. The average of gestationperiod of cows in Badung 9.63 ± 0.52 months tended to be longer than of 9.45 ± 0.22 months in Tabanan, whereasthe post partus heat were 3.06 ± 0.94 months and 3.53 ± 1.03 months, respectively. In conclusion, the calving rate ofcows in Badung was greater than of in Tabanan and the post partus heat of AI acceptor cows in Badung was shorterthan of in Tabanan.
Uji Pengaruh Zat Pengatur Tumbuh (ZPT) Air Kelapa Dan Pupuk Organik Cair (POC) Urin Kambing Terhadap Pertumbuhan Setek Bibit Tanaman Lada (Piper Nigrum L) Varietas Malonan 1
Authors: Kusriyanto Kusriyanto , Mahdalena Mahdalena , Hamidah Hamidah
Published: November 2019

The aim of this study was to determine the best concentration of plant growth regulator (PGR) of coconut water and liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) of goat urine for the growth of cuttings of pepper plants, and to find out the interaction of PGR concentration of coconut water and liquid organic fertilizer of goat urine which is appropriate for the growth of cuttings of pepper plants. The study was conducted for 3 months, from September to November 2017. The study was conducted in Sungai Tempurung Village, Anggana District, Kutai Kertanegara Regency,                 East Kalimantan Province. The research design used was a 4 x 4 factorial randomized block design with                    3 replications. The first factor is the concentration of PGR of coconut water (a) consisting of 4 levels: a0 (control), a1 (150 ml / liter of water), a2 (250 ml / liter of water) and a3 (350 ml / liter of water). The second factor is the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer of goat urine (u) consists of 4 levels: u? ((control), u1 (100 ml / liter of water), u2 (200 ml / liter of water) and u3 (300 ml / liter of water). The concentration treatment of PGR of coconut water showed the results significantly affected the growth of cuttings of pepper plants. a3 treatment produced the highest average growth compared to treatments a0, a1 and a2. The treatment of liquid organic fertilizer of goat urine showed the results significantly affected the growth of cuttings of pepper plants. The u3 treatment produces the highest growth rate compared to treatments u0, u1 and u2. The interaction between concentration treatment of PGR of coconut water and liquid organic fertilizer of goat urine showed the results no significant effect on the growth of cuttings of pepper plants.