bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengolahan limbah cair industri pelapisan logam dengan proses elektrokoagulasi secara kontinyu
Authors: Amri Idral , Awalsya Febri , Irdoni Irdoni
Published: August 2020

Limbah cair industri pelapisan logam berasal dari hasil pembilasan pada proses pelapisan dengan Chrome, masih banyak terkandung zat berbahaya apabila langsung dibuang kelingkungan. Untuk itu perlu dilakukan pengolahan lebih lanjut dengan menggunakan elektrokoagulasi. Metode ini memiliki potensi penjernihan limbah cair pelapisan logam dan penurunan kandungan logam yang terkandung tanpa adanya penambahan koagulan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penerapan metoda elektrokoagulasi untuk menetralkan pH, serta menurunkan kadar TSS dan Cr pada limbah dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perubahan laju alir dan kuat arus untuk menetralkan pH, serta menurunkan kadar TSS dan Cr pada limbah. Parameter yang diuji meliputi pH, TSS (Total Suspended Solid), dan Cr. Proses elektrokoagulasi menggunakan listrik searah melalui elektroda. Reaktor elektrokoagulasi yang dipasangkan kabel ke power suplay kemudian disambungkan ke arus listrik dengan variasi kuat arus (1,2 ; 1,6 ; dan 2 A) dan variasi laju alir (0,78 ; 1,32 ; 2,7 L/menit). Hasil penelitian didapat kondisi optimum pada kuat arus 2 A dan laju alir 0,78 L/menit dengan kenaikan pH dari 4,5 menjadi 6,6, penurunan TSS dari 3,2 menjadi 1,2 mg/L, penurunan Cr sebesar 82,4 % dari 1,5 mg/L menjadi 0,263 mg/L.
Analisis GC-MS ekstrak tanaman terfermentasi (ETT) dari kulit buah jengkol (Pithecellobium jiringa Prain)
Authors: Suhaili Refilda , Ardi Lucy Prima , Salim Emil , Efdi Mai
Published: August 2020

Analysis of active compounds in fermented plant extract (FPE) from the ngapi nut peel using Effective Microorganism-4 (EM-4) has been done by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS). There were 88 compounds found in fermented plant extract, the major content with the area above 1% were 7 compounds such as succinic acid; ethyl hydrogen succinate; 1,2,3-benzetriol; 3,3-dimethylhexanal; L-proline, 1-methyl-5-oxo-methyl ester; 3-methoxycinnamic acid and hexadecanoic acid. Based GC-MS analysis, fermented plant extract indicated that several compounds that have potential as biopesticides.
Performance Improvement of Fruit Ripeness Smart Label Based On Ammonium Molibdat Color Indicators
Authors: Iskandar Ade , Yuliasih Indah , Warsiki Endang
Published: August 2020

Research in fruit ripeness indicator is still experiencing especially due to major difficulties of several fruits with no color changes in its skin when it is ripen. From the previous research, there was found that ammonium molybdate [(NH4) 6Mo7O24.4H2O] embedded in the polymer matrix could be used as an indicator label to detect the ripeness of climacteric fruits base on the color change from yellow to blue and then green. However, the performance label still needs to be developed further. The surface of the label was still poor due to air or bubble trapping inside the film. It was found that mixing H2O2 and molydate agent produced air or bubble thus in this research, a pre-treatment of film solution was done to chase away the air by storing and vacuuming the solution in cold temperature and time period of storage. A variety of film drying method was also carried out to find the best temperature of the oven to produce smooth surface of the film. The sensitivity of the label to ethylene gas was improved by adding more agent solution into the film. The best form of smart labels was produced using an oven at 40°C for 18 hours. The label composition was 100 mL distilled water, 3.5 g PVOH, 2 mL glycerol, and a color indicator solution (ammonium molybdate and hydrogen peroxide ratio of 1:10) at 4 mL. The molydate solution had to be stored for 3 days in temperature of 7oC before used. The label sensitivity was improved as low as 100 ppm of pure ethylene gas. Label application in a pack of avocados showed a relationship between label color changes and fruit quality degradation. The value of hue label on days 0 to 6 changed from yellow to greenish yellow, while on the 7th to the 10th day the color of the label was still in the same color as the day of 6th. Decreasing the quality of fruit during storage can be seen from the increase in the percentage of weight loss and hardness of fruit texture.
The Variuous Packaging Effects of Loker Telun Berasap Chili Damage During Storage
Authors: Salvia Eva , Izhar Lutfi , Nofriati Desy
Published: August 2020

General characteristics of fresh horticultural products like chili, is easily get damaged after harvest. The chili declining quality and loss after harvesting occur due to ongoing respiration process. Hence, the chilies become wither or rot. This damage happens due to physical, microbiological, and physiological influences. Physical damage and yield loss can be caused by packaging uses during storage. The study aimed to determine the effect of packaging use type for Locker Telun Berasap chillies on the weight loss and damage during storage. The treatments were the commonly community packaging use types which consists of: a) polyethylene plastic (PE), b) paper and c) banana leaf. Each treatment was performed two replications and stored at room temperature. Observation parameters during storage were weight loss, and physical, physiological, microbiological damages. The lowest weight loss percentage for 12 days’ storage by PE packaging was 45.5%. The total damage was 30% lower compared to paper and banana leaf packaging. Optimal freshness can be achieved until the 8th day of storage with physical damage only 1.03% on PE packaging. The results of the study showed that the dominant microbiological damage was found in the banana leaf packaging treatment.
ANALISIS USAHA IKAN HIAS AIR TAWAR DI KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Hadisaputra Dodi , Ernawati  , Suandi
Published: August 2020

Ornamental fish is a fish that has a distinctive shape, color and character so as to create an aquarium atmosphere that supports spatial layout and is able to provide a peaceful atmosphere. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of ornamental fish business and analyze the feasibility of ornamental fish business in Jambi City. The qualitative method is used to describe descriptively the general description of the location of the study and the characteristics of ornamental fish farmers, while the quantitative method uses the Analysis of Income and Revenue of ornamental fish business, cost analysis, income analysis and cost balance (R/C Ratio), Net Benefits - Cost Ratios (Net B/C), and institutionally descriptive for the betta fish, guppy and botia ornamental fish business. Overall, the general description of ornamental fish farming business in Jambi City is conducted conventionally. The average R/C ratio of the Betta ornamental fish business is 2.60, guppy is 2.02 and botia is 1.22. The highest average NPV in the betta ornamental fish in the mid-scale farming business is Rp. 60,745,160.71, guppy on a large scale is Rp. 31,385,065.48, and botia on a large scale with a value of Rp. 78,034,144.35. Overall, this ornamental fish business has an NPV value of> 0. The ornamental fish business in Jambi City is feasible to run and develop, betta ornamental fish business on a small scale with an average B/C Ratio of 1.15 and medium with an average value of average 1.60, guppy on a small scale with an average value of 1.02, and botia on a medium scale with an average value of 1.00 and large with a value of an average of 1.22.

Keywords: Ornamental Fish, Jambi City.
STRATEGI ADAPTASI PETANI DALAM MENGHADAPI RENDAHNYA HARGA JUAL KELAPA SAWIT DI KECAMATAN SUNGAI BAHAR KABUPATEN MUARO JAMBI
Authors: Andini Fiona , Muchlis Fuad , Farida Aulia
Published: August 2020

This study aims to determine the adaptation strategies of farmers in the face of low prices for oil palm in Sungai Bahar District. The data used are primary data obtained from direct interviews with respondents and secondary data obtained from literature and related institutions. The method used in this research is mixed methods. Data analysis is done by collecting data and analyzing quantitative data in the first stage, then collecting data and analyzing qualitative data in the second stage, then analyzing the overall data to then draw conclusions from the analysis of the data. The analysis methods are: (1) Data reduction; (2) Presentation of data and; (3) Drawing conclusions.

The results showed that the adaptation strategies used were: (1) active strategy, becoming an oil palm farm laborer, opening a side business; (2) a passive strategy, utilizing home yards to grow horticultural crops, raising / raising chickens; (3) network strategy, borrowing money from relatives / neighbors, borrowing money from tauke and borrowing / borrowing daily necessities at the shop / shop.
KOLABORASI DALAM PENGELOLAAN PERKEBUNAN KELAPA SAWIT RAKYAT (STUDI KASUS: KUD LUBUK KARYA DAN KUD KAMPUNG SURAU KAB. DHARMASRAYA
Authors: Yulistriani
Published: August 2020

Palm oil is an export commodity that has an important role in the people's economy. Plasma patterns often experience problems after being released from large plantations. Cooperation between oil palm business actors influences the development of the people's oil palm business, especially in Dharmasraya Regency. This study aims to look at the impact of the development of smallholder oil palm plantations on the economic development of rural communities (case study: KUD Lubuk Karya and KUD Kampung Surau).The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. Data obtained through in-depth interviews with key informants.

The results showed that the KUD Lubuk Karya had a greater influence on the economy of the village community. Collaboration with the principle of justice, a common understanding of the responsibilities of each party strengthens the existence of the KUD in accelerating village development. It is necessary to evaluate, innovate and provide optimal assistance for the sustainable development of smallholder palm oil plantations
UJI EFEK AFRODISIAK EKSTRAK BIJI PINANG MUDA (Areca Catechu L) PADA TIKUS JANTAN
Authors: Rahman Ave Olivia , Kusdiyah Erny , Herlambang Herlambang , Victoria Aldo
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT

Background: polyphenols and alkaloids in herbal plants could have aphrodisiac effect.  Betel nut (Areca catechu L) contain polyphenol and alkaloid. Alkaloid of betel nut has aphrodisiac effect, but also has side effect to many organs. Data of aphrodisiac effect of betel nut’s polyphenols is limited. This study aim to determine aphrodisiac effect of extraction of betel nut’s polyphenols in rats

Method:  twelve rats, Sprague dawney, aged 2-3 months, weight 150-200 gram were divided into 2 group randomly. Group A were given  the extract with doses 100mg/kgWB and  group B were given extract with doses 200mg/kgWB  daily for 35 days. The aphrodisiacs effect determined by difference of mounting frequency before and after treatment. Male rats were mated with female rats which were in estrous phase and were recorded for 7 days.  Wilcoxon test were used for statistical analysis with p value < 0,05.

Result: extract from extractio’s method that was used in this study had 39,8%(w/w) of polyphenols and 0,98% (w/w) of alkaloids. Both groups had decreasing of mounting’s frequency after treatment (p>0,05).

Conclusions:  Extract of betel nut from this study had 39,8% (w/w) of polyphenols and had no aphrodisiacs effect in male rats.

Keywords: Areca Catechu L, Betel nut, polyohenols, alkaloids, Rats, Aphrodisiac, Mounting.

 

ABSTRAK

Latarbelakang: senyawa polifenol atau alkaloid suatu tanaman dapat mempunyai efek afrodisiak. Biji pinang (Areca catechu L) mempunyai kandungan polifenol dan alkaloid. Alkaloid biji pinang telah diketahui mempunyai efek afrodisiak, akan tetapi juga mempunyai banyak efek samping. Efek afrodisiak polifenol biji pinang belum diketahui. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat efek afrodisiak ekstrak polifenol biji pinang muda terhadap tikus putih.

Metode: dua belas ekor tikus  Sprague dawney berumur 2-3 bulan, berat 150-200 gram dibagi secara random menjadi 2 kelompok yaitu Kelompok A diberikan ekstrak biji pinang dosis 100 mg/ kgBB, dan kelompok B diberikan dosis 200 mg/ kgBB setiap hari selama 35 hari. Efek afrodisiak dilihat dari perbedaan rerata frekuensi tunggangan sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Jantan dikawinkan dengan betina fase estrus dan direkam masing-masing selama 7 hari. Uji statistik menggunakan Wilcoxon dengan p<0,05.

Hasil: ekstrak hasil ekstraksi yang digunakan pada penelitian ini mempunyai kandungan polifenol 39,8%(b/b) dan alkaloid 0,98% (b/b). Kedua kelompok terdapat penurunan rerata frekuensi  tunggangan setelah perlakuan (p >0,05).

Kesimpulan: Ekstrak Biji Pinang Muda pada penelitian ini mempunyai kandungan 39,8% polifenol dan tidak mempunyai efek afrodisiak  pada tikus jantan.

Kata kunci:  Areca Catechu L, biji pinang, polifenol, alkaloid, tikus, afrodisiak, tunggangan
SEGMENTASI CITRA THORAX PARU-PARU MANUSIA DARI SINAR-X MENGGUNAKAN METODE KONTUR AKTIF
Authors: Syaputri Sintha , Zulkarnain
Published: August 2020

Research on medical image objects in the form of lung images of thoracic X-Rayis increasingly being developed because the information contained in medical images is used to analyze and determine the shape of the lungs. The process of normalization and image improvement is needed and continued with the segmentation process using the right method. The active snake contour method is used because it is resistant to the noise around the object. The research has been usedthe Matlab software GUI program version R2015a. The image through the initial preprocessing stage is converted into a grayscale image. The segmentation process used after the initialization process in the form of a small circle curve placed of the object to be segmented and the determination position of the active contour or detemination of the active parameters of the contour. Determination of the value active contour parameters greatly influences the results of segmentation and influences the direction of active contour movement. If the active coordinate position of the contour is outside the area to be segmented it will cause active contours to move away from the object. Validation the level of accuracy of segmentation results is done by comparing the results of the snake active contour segmentation to the results of manual segmentationused MSE method
SIMULASI KERUNTUHAN BENDUNGAN BILI-BILI KABUPATEN GOWA PROVINSI SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Rustan  , Irpan Chumaedi  , Handayani Linda
Published: August 2020

The extreme weather that occurred on January 22-24, 2019 in the Makassar city and surrounding areas caused massive flooding in the downstream area of ​​the Bili-Bili DAM which covered 5 districts and cities, namely Gowa Regency, Makassar City, Jeneponto Regency, Maros Regency, and Selayar Regency. There 6757 people were displaced and tens of hectares of rice fields and housing were inundated. As a form of evaluation in the context of disaster mitigation efforts if similar or larger events occur in the future, it is very important to do a floods simulation to mapping which areas will be affected by flood inundation if the Bili-Bili DAM collapses. The software used to simulate flooding in this study is HEC-RAS 2D. The object of research is focused in the city of Makassar which is a densely populated city center and other vital objects. The parameters analyzed are the distribution of flood inundation area and the depth of flood inundation. Simulation results that have been calibrated will be used as a reference for disaster mitigation planning.
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF Fe3O4 NANOPARTICLES BY VARIATION OF TEMPERATURE AND NaOH CONCENTRATION
Authors: Indrayana I Putu Tedy
Published: August 2020

This work was aimed at optimizing the microstructure and optical properties of Fe3O4 by variation of synthesis temperature and NaOH concentration. The nanoparticles have been synthesized from iron sand by using the coprecipitation method. The temperature was varied of 60oC, 80oC, and 100oC, while NaOH concentration was 3 molar, 5 molar, and 7 molars. The microstructural parameters were characterized by using X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) techniques. The optical properties were characterized by using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and UV-Vis Spectroscopy, consecutively. The results showed that the crystallite size of Fe3O4 increase with an increase of synthesis temperature due to higher thermal energy driving the nucleation process. The crystallite sizes are in the range of 3.77 nm – 20.37 nm. Increasing NaOH concentration also affected the increase in crystallite sizes. On the other hand, an excess of NaOH concentration influences the formation of smaller crystallite sizes of Fe3O4 with smaller crystal density and larger microstrain. The existence of Fe2+-O and Fe3+-O vibration in FTIR spectra confirmed the formation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The direct and indirect optical gap energies of Fe3O4 were in the range of 3.15 eV – 3.39 eV and 2.39 eV – 2.91eV. The synthesis temperature and NaOH concentration have a significant role in controlling the properties of Fe3O4.
NOISE CHARACTERISTICS OF SEA WAVES BASED ON ITS HEIGHT, PERIOD AND BREAKING WAVES
Authors: Amron
Published: August 2020

ABSTRACT

Wave sound is one of the sources of ambient noise in the waters which causes the role of sound as a transmission medium of information and communication becomes disrupted. The characteristics of wave noise can be influenced by their parameters, such as height and period of the waves and breaking waves. The study aimed to determine the characteristics of noise (intensity, frequency, pulse duration and interval duration) of waves based on its height, periods and breaking waves. Data acquisition for sound wave is obtained by hydrophones, visual of wave from CCTV cameras, and wave parameters is determined from ADCP data. Sound characteristics based its height, period and breaking waves were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis analysis. The intensity of noise is affected by all wave parameters, while the pulse duration is significantly influenced by the changes in height and wave period, and the breaking waves velocity. Frequency of noise is only impacted by the breaking wave height. Other noise characteristics, the interval duration is not significantly influenced by all wave parameters.
El proceso de modelación en clase de matemática
Authors: Fernandez Sánchez Oscar , Angulo Cruz Mónica
Published: August 2020

Se pretende mostrar la resolución de un problema aritmético, mediante un proceso de modelación en el aula de clase, como una propuesta para acompañar al estudiante en el proceso de construcción de conocimiento matemático. Para este proceso, se proponen fases análogas a las de un proceso de modelación matemática basado en ecuaciones diferenciales parciales, usado para entender la dinámica de un problema de salud pública, como la diseminación de la tuberculosis, que les permite a las autoridades de salud tomar medidas para el control de esta enfermedad. Se identifican cinco fases en el proceso, las cuales inician con una situación experiencial y llega a una fase simbólica, que es cuando se encuentra el modelo abstracto, un nóumeno en términos del filósofo Kant. El proceso le permite al estudiante comprender la forma como emerge un modelo simbólico como es el del algoritmo de la división.
The Development of Muslim Nation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Gibas-Krzak Danuta
Published: August 2020

The main goal of this article is to show the conditions and circumstances of the formation of Muslim nation in communist Yugoslavia and the increase of its significance during and after the civil war 1992-1995. Furthermore, author presents the characteristics of contemporary nationalism, and distinguishes specific Balkan nationalism, which is often chauvinistic, ahistorical, militant and exclusive, of ethnocultural character. The identity of Bosnian Muslims originated from belief that their origin, language and culture related to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which makes them different from the Turks and other Islamic nations living in the Ottoman Empire. The genesis of forming Muslim nation in Yugoslavia is interpreted in various ways by the researchers. There is a hypothesis that it has been developed thanks to activity of young people who convinced Josip Broz Tito that such decision would reduce tensions between the Serbs and Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the Author, Muslim inhabitants of Bosnia and Herzegovina can’t be a separate nation, above all, since the followers of Islam were nationally indifferent, and their cultural legacy is completely different than Serbian and Croatian legacy.
IT Governance Considerations for Permissioned Blockchains
Authors: Lineros Jose Victor
Published: August 2020

The operational advantages of permissioned blockchains utilize collaborative, private, immutable, append-only distributed ledgers to strategically optimize business results. Accordingly, the importance of related IT governance frameworks is growing. Strategic IT governance, especially regarding permissioned blockchains, is crucial to accurate, valid, and complete accounting data. And while permissioned blockchains such as Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, and Quorum can enhance business collaborations, attention to IT governance is critical. Reviewing blockchain IT governance is necessary if the benefits of encryption, hashing, and distributed ledgers are to be realized. Understanding the potential weaknesses of flawed capacity planning (computational and storage), cybersecurity risks, litigation uncertainty, regulatory refutation, and smart contract vulnerabilities is key. Exacerbating the situation is that many of these weaknesses are likely to grow as permissioned blockchains propagate. If internal auditors do not preemptively address these IT governance issues, both management and internal audit departments could fail their stakeholders.

Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.
Can Managers Be Wrong and Still Be Right? An Examination of the Future Realization of Current Management Forecast Errors
Authors: Kimbrough Michael D. , Lee Hanna , Zheng Yue
Published: August 2020

We examine whether management forecast errors (MFEs), which are traditionally interpreted as backward-looking indicators of how well forecasts preempted earnings announcements, also operate as forward-looking measures that aid with predicting future earnings. This possibility arises if an MFE represents unrealized revenues or expenses a manager originally anticipated to occur in the forecast period but that ultimately occur in subsequent periods. Consistent with this possibility, we document that optimistic MFEs contain incremental information over current earnings for predicting future earnings realizations. This finding does not extend to pessimistic MFEs, consistent with such errors reflecting expectations management. The predictive information in optimistic MFEs is negatively related to managers' incentives to intentionally bias the forecast and is positively related to managerial ability. Analysts' post-earnings announcement forecasts for the subsequent period overestimate the future realization of MFEs, but such overestimation is less severe when managers issue timely post-earnings announcement forecast revisions for subsequent periods.

Data Availability: Data used in this study are publicly available from sources identified in the text.

JEL Classifications: D80; G14; G17; M41.
Metabolomic Signatures of Long-term Coffee Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women
Authors: Hang Dong , Zeleznik Oana A. , He Xiaosheng , Guasch-Ferre Marta , Jiang Xia , Li Jun , Liang Liming , Eliassen A. Heather , Clish Clary B. , Chan Andrew T. , Hu Zhibin , Shen Hongbing , Wilson Kathryn M. , Mucci Lorelei A. , Sun Qi , Hu Frank B. , Willett Walter C. , Giovannucci Edward L. , Song Mingyang
Published: August 2020

OBJECTIVE

Coffee may protect against multiple chronic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes, but the mechanisms remain unclear.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Leveraging dietary and metabolomic data in two large cohorts of women (the Nurses’ Health Study [NHS] and NHSII), we identified and validated plasma metabolites associated with coffee intake in 1,595 women. We then evaluated the prospective association of coffee-related metabolites with diabetes risk and the added predictivity of these metabolites for diabetes in two nested case-control studies (n = 457 case and 1,371 control subjects).

RESULTS

Of 461 metabolites, 34 were identified and validated to be associated with total coffee intake, including 13 positive associations (primarily trigonelline, polyphenol metabolites, and caffeine metabolites) and 21 inverse associations (primarily triacylglycerols [TAGs] and diacylglycerols [DAGs]). These associations were generally consistent for caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, except for caffeine and its metabolites that were only associated with caffeinated coffee intake. The three cholesteryl esters positively associated with coffee intake showed inverse associations with diabetes risk, whereas the 12 metabolites negatively associated with coffee (5 DAGs and 7 TAGs) showed positive associations with diabetes. Adding the 15 diabetes-associated metabolites to a classical risk factor–based prediction model increased the C-statistic from 0.79 (95% CI 0.76, 0.83) to 0.83 (95% CI 0.80, 0.86) (P < 0.001). Similar improvement was observed in the validation set.

CONCLUSIONS

Coffee consumption is associated with widespread metabolic changes, among which lipid metabolites may be critical for the antidiabetes benefit of coffee. Coffee-related metabolites might help improve prediction of diabetes, but further validation studies are needed.
Screening for Mental Health Comorbidities in a Pediatric Diabetes Clinic Setting
Authors: Roberts Alissa J. , Barry Dwight , Yi-Frazier Joyce , Rutman Lori , Pihoker Catherine , Malik Faisal Saleem
Published: August 2020

Seattle Children’s Hospital is a tertiary
care, free-standing pediatric hospital in the U.S. Pacific Northwest that
serves the largest geographic region of any children's hospital in the country.
The pediatric diabetes program is staffed by 16 pediatric endocrinologists, 6 advanced
practice providers, and medical trainees (i.e., endocrine fellows, pediatric residents,
and medical students). The multidisciplinary team also includes 22 nurses (13
of whom are certified diabetes educators), 4 diabetes social workers, and 6
dietitians. All diabetes social workers on the team have master’s-level
training and are qualified to carry out psychosocial assessments, including the
evaluation of patients’ mental health, social status, and functional capacity
within the community. In addition, all have completed required continuing
education specific to suicide assessment to maintain their Washington state
license and are aware of mental health resources available in the region at the
community level. 
Effect of 6 months flash glucose monitoring in youth with type 1 diabetes and high-risk glycemic control – a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Boucher Sara E , Gray Andrew R , Wiltshire Esko J , Bock Martin I de , Galland Barbara C , Tomlinson Paul A , Rayns Jenny A , MacKenzie Karen E , Chan Huan , Rose Shelley , Wheeler Benjamin J
Published: August 2020

OBJECTIVE

To investigate whether intermittently scanned
continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) significantly improves glycemic control
compared with capillary self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG) in youth with type
1 diabetes and high-risk glycemic control.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

This multi-center 6-month randomized, controlled,
parallel-arm trial included 64 participants aged 13 to 20 years with established
Type 1 diabetes and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥9% (≥75mmol/mol). Participants
were allocated to 6-month intervention (isCGM, FreeStyle Libre, Abbott; n = 33)
or control (SMBG; n = 31) using minimization. The primary outcome was the
difference in change in HbA1c from baseline to 6 months.

RESULTS

There was no evidence of a difference between groups
for changes in HbA1c at 6 months (adjusted mean 0.2% greater improvement for
isCGM, 95% CI -0.9% to 0.5% [-2.1 mmol/mol, 95% CI -9.6 to 5.4], p = 0.576).
However, glucose monitoring frequency was 2.83 (95% CI 1.72 to 4.65, p <
0.001) times higher in the isCGM group compared to that in the SMBG group at 6
months. The change in the Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire mean
item score also favored isCGM at 6 months (p=0.048), with no significant
differences between groups for fear of hypoglycemia and quality of life (both
general and diabetes-specific) all p>0.1.

CONCLUSIONS

For youth with high-risk glycemic control, isCGM led
to improvements in glucose testing frequency and diabetes treatment
satisfaction. However, these did not translate to greater improvement in
glycemic control over usual care with SMBG at 6 months.
Characterization of different light intensity areas for plasma induced during fiber laser-arc hybrid welding
Authors: Zou Jianglin , Guo Shihui , Wang Lida , Zhu Baoqi , Xiao Rongshi
Published: August 2020

In this paper, fiber laser-arc hybrid welding plasma was studied by using the multiple-imaging method. Four images of plasma with different light intensity areas can be simultaneously observed in a picture. The arc plasma and metal plasma can be distinguished in the high light intensity area, and the arc plasma has an approximate average light intensity distribution. The metal plasma is mainly concentrated above the keyhole, and its temperature/electron density first increases and then decreases along the laser beam direction. The light intensity of plasma is approximately proportional to its temperature in the low light intensity area, and its morphology is similar to its temperature field profile obtained by numerical simulation. By using the multiple-imaging method, the high light intensity area morphology of plasma can be measured, and the simulation results of the plasma temperature field in the low light intensity area can be verified.
Saxon Kent versus Roman London? Presenting Borderland Heritage at the Faesten Dic in Joyden’s Wood, Kent
Authors: Doyle White Ethan
Published: August 2020

Standing on Kent’s western border with Greater London, the Faesten Dic in Joyden’s Wood is one of Britain’s less-well known linear earthworks. There has been speculation as to its origins since the late nineteenth century, although as of yet no conclusive dating evidence has been revealed. This article reviews the archaeological and historical evidence for the site, before exploring the ways in which the heritage of this earthwork has been presented to the public by the Woodland Trust, a charity which own Joyden’s Wood, focusing on how both information boards and installed sculptures have foregrounded the narrative of the earthwork as a fifth-century defensive barrier between ‘Roman London’ and ‘Saxon Kent.’ This, in turn, has interesting connotations regarding the current administrative divisions between Greater London and Kent.
Super-Oxidized Solution Nebulization for the Symptomatic Treatment of Airway Infections Including COVID-19 Cases Report
Authors: Rebollar González Dr. Roberto Carlos , López Dr. Edgar Torres
Published: August 2020

The coronavirus SARS CoV2 pandemic has had a great impact worldwide due to the disease contagious high degree and its range of clinical manifestations, from a mild to a severe condition that can end in death. The main transmission of the virus is by drops produced by coughing, sneezing, or talking that reach the host's airways. The initial location of the virus is in the nostrils and oropharynx during the first days of infection (viral phase); later it descends to the lower airway (pulmonary phase) where it can manifest itself in a more aggressive clinical condition. Until now, there is not treatment for this disease. This case series describes a proposal topical viricidal treatment in the respiratory tract by directly nebulized electrified super-oxidized solution (SOS). Thirty-two patients with epidemiological, clinical or imaging criteria for COVID-19 disease were included. The average age was 48.8 years, male sex 65%, comorbidities 46% (diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure and obesity). Confirmatory test (SARS-CoV2 in oropharynx 6 and IgM 2) was obtained in 8 subjects. The average time of treatment started since onset of symptoms was 2.7(SD±1.8) days. No deaths or hospital admissions were reported. The average symptoms duration after treatment begun was 12.5(SD±2) days. Before treatment starting, average respiratory rate (RR) was 22.6(SD±2.3) breaths per min (bpm) and average saturation of oxygen (SO2) was 85(SD±6.5)%. Two days after starting treatment, a SO2 gradual increase was observed, as well as a RR gradual decrease. A 70% of subjects achieved > 93% SO2 from day 8, and 100% reached RR <24 bpm at 4th day. From day 2, a decrease and amelioration in incidence and grade of discomfort was observed in practically all symptoms reaching less than 25% incidence of symptoms and on a scale of 2 to 4 at 10th day. The adverse effects (AE) associated with nebulization did not require treatment or suspend its application; less than 50% of cases reported headache, cough exacerbation, and dyspnea (more common AE). This case series proposes that nebulized SOS treatment improve a bad evolution (stops the deterioration of SO2 and RR) and improves the symptomatology of the COVID-19 disease.
Some Features of Non-Safety Costs in Maintenance of Work Equipments
Authors: Buica Georgeta , Antonov Anca Elena , Beiu Constantin , Remus Dobra , Pasculescu Dragos , Ahmad M. Ayaz
Published: August 2020

In the present research article, a modest attempt has been made to find some important features non-safety costs in maintenance of work equipments. The preventive maintenance is essential in maintaining the safety and reliability of work equipment, which is ensuring the safety and health of workers and also it, give an optimal and safe working environment. Here, we analyze the influence of the failure of the work equipment, as a result of non-preventive maintenance, on the managerial performance of a company. From the analysis of the effects of the costs of work-related events, it was found that the failure and deterioration of work equipment accounted a significant share from the cost of non-safety. These factors are an argument for the cost - benefit analysis of occupational safety and health. Final, we emphasized some important role of preventive maintenance, namely the necessity to carry out periodic safety tests, starting from the conception of many employers that they have the economic criterion regarding the safety and health of the workers in the work process.
The Adequacy of Translating Some Temporal Values in the Qur'an
Authors: Morsy, Ph.D. Ali Hassan Sayed
Published: August 2020

The aim of this paper is to provide a review of the problem of finding a proper temporal equivalent while conveying the SL (the Qur'an) into the TL (English) suggesting applicable solutions to the problems in question. Arabic and English share the general characteristics of time, tense and aspect, but often formally disagree in the methods of expressing them. This makes the problem of finding proper temporal equivalent arise to the surface during the process of translation. The linguistic concepts of time, tense and aspect are problematic in Arabic in general, and in applying them to the analysis of the Glorious Qur'an in particular. This paper attempts to approach this problematic area and suggests solutions to many temporal problems that translators are likely to face during their translation process e.g. the disagreement between form and function, translating the different categories (variations) of /kaan-a/ 'be', translating the verbs and forms expressing the attributes of Allah and the contextual tenses. This paper adopts Dr. Ali's model used in his thesis by which a translator could identify which tense is much more appropriate to be used in each case. The suggested model differentiates between two types of temporal structures: the surface or form and the deep or function. Comparing the different translations using the given model tables makes the disagreement idea between form and function clear to the reader. The paper concludes, after analyzing the selected verses, that Ghali's and Ali's translations is the most accurate in handling the problems of tenses, followed by Pickthall's comes last. The used model analyzes the given verb to help a translator identify and select the most appropriate temporal equivalent in each analyzed case.
Design and Analysis of IR based Upper Dipper Light Control for Vehicles
Authors: Sovale Mohit , RS Sijeth , Arse Shishir , Sahu Sonu kumar , Goyal Ramu , Sharma Madhvi
Published: August 2020

The number of vehicles on our roads increases day by day, technology has evolved, but the safety factor must always be taken into account. Now, the vehicles are one day equipped with many security features. One of the main safety features that must be installed is the automatic control of the top bucket of the projector. This function can be used mainly during the night. The eyes of the human being are very sensitive to light, and when the eyes suddenly come into contact with the light after sunset, the cornea in the eye contracts, i. The view is empty and takes some time to restore sight. Many times, when suddenly the vehicle comes forward with the headlight in top mode, the situation blinds the driver's eyes. During this period, the vehicle covers a certain distance, in which case accidents may occur. It is lucky if the person walks quietly in this situation. To overcome this manual immersion problem, an automatic mechanism has automatically immersed the headlight when a situation occurs. This can reduce the number of accidents during the night and allow a comfortable ride. The operating principle, the mode of operation and the design of the PCB are briefly discussed in this paper.
“STRUCTURE ANALYSIS, CONTACT STRESS ANALYSIS AND FATIGUE LIFE ANALYSIS OF SPUR GEAR ASSEMBLY BY USING FEM”
Authors: Singh Anand Mohan , Bhawsar Megha , Nagayach Neeraj Kumar
Published: August 2020

In this present work a virtual environment has been created to investigate the failure analysis on spur gear assembly in which structural analysis, fatigue failure analysis and contact stress analysis have been performed using finite element method. For this work, a three dimensional cad model has been created and imported to ANSYS workbench for further finite element analysis. Various boundary conditions have been used to perform structural, fatigue failure assessment and contact analysis such as revolute joints is provided with Body Ground connection for 60 rpm for structure analysis, Augmented Lagrange method is set for contact analysis, for fatigue life analysis the fatigue strength factor is used as 0.85 for fully reverse loading and the life of shear stress in cycles and for the contact analysis linear and nonlinear contact are used for both source and target body. It has been observe that contact stress and bending stress not attain their maximum values at the same points, if the contact stress minimize in primary design stage then the failure of gear can minimized by analysis of the problem during the earlier stage of design. It can also be state that by using finite element analysis complex analysis like fatigue and contact analysis can be performed very accurately within a very short time and cost effectively rather than experimental analysis.
A Review on Intrusion Detection System using Artificial Intelligence Approach
Authors: Deshpande Apoorva
Published: August 2020

Today, intrusion detection system using the neural network is an interested and considerable area for the research community. The computational intelligence systems are defined on the basis of the following parameters: fault tolerance and adaptation; adaptable the requirements of make a better intrusion detection model. In this paper, provide an overview of the research progress using computational intelligence to the problem of intrusion detection. The goal of this paper summarized and compared research contributions of Intrusion detection system using computational intelligence and neural network, define existing research challenges and anticipated solution of machine learning. Research showed that application of machine learning techniques in intrusion detection could achieve high detection rate. Machine learning and classification algorithms help to design "Intrusion Detection Models" which can classify the network traffic into intrusive or normal traffic. This paper discusses some commonly used machine learning techniques in Intrusion Detection System and also reviews some of the existing machine learning IDS proposed by researchers at different times.
Pengaruh Latihan Double Leg Bound Dan Knee Tuck Jump Terhadap Kemampuan Smash Jumping
Authors: Ismawan Hendry , . Nurjamal , Marpaung Deni Rahman
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh latihan Double Leg Bound dan Knee Tuck Jump terhadap kemampuan Smash Jumping pada siswa ekstakulikuler bulutangkis SMP Negeri 29 Samarinda. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen lapangan dengan teknik uji deskriptif, kolmogorov smirnov, homogenitas, paired t-tes dan independent t-tes. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa-siswi ektrakulikuler bulutangkis SMP Negeri 29 Samarinda. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan sistem random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Ada pengaruh latihan Double Leg Bound terhadap kemampuan Smash Jumping pada siswa ekstrakulikuler bulutangkis SMP Negeri 29 Samarinda yang diperoleh nilai thitung = 12,836>ttabel = 2,262 dengan nilai probabilitas signifikansi yang diperoleh 0,000 < α 0,05. Ada pengaruh latihan Kne Tuck Jump terhadap kemampuan Smash Jumping pada siswa ektrakulikuler bulutangkis SMP Negeri 29 Samarinda yang diperoleh nilai thitung = 15,213>ttabel = 2,262 dengan nilai probabilitas signifikansi yang diperoleh 0,000 < α 0,05. Ada perbedaan pengaruh latihan Double Leg Bound dan latihan Knee Tuck Jump terhadap kemampuan Smash Jumping pada siswa ekstakulikuler bulutangkis SMP Negeri 29 Samarinda, nilai rata-rata Knee Tuck Jump sebesar 15,50 > nilai rata-rata latihan Double Leg Bound sebesar 13,70, nilai kedua latihan tersebut diperoleh thitung = 2,616>ttabel = 2,262 dengan nilai probabilitas signifikansi yang diperoleh 0,000< α 0,05. Kesimpulannya adalah ada pengaruh dan ada perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap latihan Double Leg Bound dan latihan Knee Tuck Jump terhadap kemampuan Smash Jumping pada siswa ekstrakulikuler bulutangkis SMP Negeri 29 Samarinda.Kata kunci: Double Leg Bound, Knee Tuck Jump, Smash Jumping
Pengaruh Pemberian Jus Bit (Beta Vulgaris L) Selama Latihan Terhadap Kadar Malondialdehide Dan Status Antioksidan Atlet
Authors: Sinaga Fajar Apollo , Hasibuan Rosmaini , Risfandi Marsal , Marpaung Deni Rahman , IP Jumadin , Sinaga Roni
Published: August 2020

Aktifitas fisik berat dapat menyebabkan peroksidasi lipid ditandai peningkatan kadar malondialdehyde (MDA) dan penurunan kadar antioksidan yang dapat menurunkan performance dan kesehatan atlet. Peroksidasi lipid dapat dicegah atau dikurangi dengan pemberian antioksidan. Bit (Beta Vulgaris L) mengandung berbagai jenis antioksidan alami tetapi belum pernah diteliti khasiatnya untuk mengurangi peroksidasi lipid yang dipicu oleh aktifitas fisik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian jus bit selama latihan terhadap peroksidasi lipid dan status antioksidan pada saat melakukan aktifitas fisik maksimal. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian eksperimental dengan rancangan penelitian Randomized Control Group Pretest-Postest Design. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Stadion  Unimed dan Laboratorium Terpadu Fakultas Kedokteran USU. Sampel penelitian adalah mahasiswa Ilmu Keolahragaan sebanyak 30 orang  yang memenuhi kriteria. Pretest dilakukan dengan memeriksa kadar MDA, Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) dan VO2max. Selanjutnya sampel dibagi atas 2 kelompok  (P1=15, P2=15). Selama menjalani program latihan  kelompok P1 diberi Jus Bit 300 ml 1x1 hari, sedangkan P2 diberi sebagai kontrol. Kemudian semua sampel melakukan aktifitas fisik maksimal dengan menggunakan bleep test, dan kembali dilakukan pemeriksaan kadar MDA, TAC dan VO2max. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat penurunan kadar MDA serta peningkatan kadar TAC dan VO2max pada kelompok pelatihan yang diberi jus bit 300ml dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol (p<0,05). Kesimpulan penelitian adalah pemberian jus bit selama latihan dapat menurunkan kadar MDA serta meningkatkan kadar TAC dan VO2max atlet. Kata kunci: Jus Bit, Malondialdehyde, Antioksidan, Aktivitas Fisik Maksimal, Latihan
Relationship Between Self-Regulation and Cognitive Activity in Education Environment
Authors:   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Ivanova Valentina Petrovna , Akhmetova Zarina Albertovna ,   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Abdykaimova Svetlana Yuryevna ,   Bishkek Humanities University, Yurchenko Marina Gennadyevna ,   Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
Published: August 2020

Self-regulation, being a complex multicomponent phenomenon of internal mental activity, is one of the important students’ resource in the education process. The literature on self-regulation shows a variety of approaches, one of which comes from the scientific school of O.A. Konopkin. It was later developed in the original concepts of self-regulation by V.I. Morosanova and A.K. Osnitsky. The empirical study was aimed at finding answers to several questions. First, to determine the level of self-regulation of senior high school students. Second, to identify the features of regulatory processes and personal qualities. Third, to discover the features of relationship between self-regulation and cognitive activity, and fourth, to determine the predictive resource of self-regulation in academic performance. The authors of the study used the questionnaire created by V.I. Morsanova called "Style of Self-Regulation of Behaviour" (SSRB). There were also applied methods for diagnosing the motivation of studying and emotional attitude to learning, and academic performance. The study revealed that in a group of students with a high level of self-regulation, achievement motivation prevails and their academic achievements are significantly higher. In addition, it is noted that the achievement motivation is positively correlated with both the level of self-regulation and cognitive activity. The results showed that students with a sufficiently high cognitive activity are diagnosed with anger and anxiety. Therefore, the low level of self-regulation of senior high school students prevents them from achieving goals in academic performance. The present study proves that conscious self-regulation is a process that determines the cognitive activity of students.