bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TNF Signaling in Peritoneal Mesothelial Cells: Pivotal Role of CflipL
Authors: Lüdemann Willie M. , Heide Danijela , Kihm Lars , Zeier Martin , Scheurich Peter , Schwenger Vedat , Ranzinger Julia
Published: January 2017

Background

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) coincides with high concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF), in the peritoneal cavity. During treatment, chronic inflammatory processes lead to damage of the peritoneal membrane and a subsequent ultrafiltration failure. Human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs) play a central role as mediators and targets of PD-related inflammatory changes. Although TNF Receptor 1 (TNFR1) is expressed in high numbers on the cells, TNF-induced apoptosis is inhibited. Here, the underlying molecular mechanisms of TNFR1 signaling in HPMCs are investigated.

Methods

Human peritoneal mesothelial cells were isolated from the omentum of healthy donors and the dialysis solution of PD patients. Flow cytometry was applied to determine cell surface expression of TNFR1 on HPMCS from healthy donors in absence or presence of TNF or PD fluid (PDF) and were compared to TNFR1 expression on cells from PD patients. To investigate TNFR1- mediated signaling, HPMCs were treated with PDF or TNF, and expression patterns of proteins involved in the TNFR1 signaling pathway were assessed by western blot.

Results

Incubation with PDF led to a significant up-regulation of TNFR1 on the cell surface correlating with elevated TNFR1 numbers on HPMCs from PD patients. Investigations of under-lying molecular mechanisms of TNFR1 signaling showed that PDF affects TNFR1 signaling at the proapoptotic signaling pathway by upregulation of IκBα and downregulation of cFLIPL. In contrast, TNF exclusively induces the activation of NFκB by an increase of phosphorylated IκBα.

Conclusions

Novel and relevant insights into the mechanisms of TNFR1-mediated signaling in HPMCs with an impact on our understanding of PD-associated damage of the peritoneal membrane are shown.
Improved Outcome of Enteric Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Aged 50 Years and Older with Temporary Discontinuation of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Meropenem
Authors: Abrahams Alferso C. , Rüger Wim , ter Wee Pieter M. , van Ittersum Frans J. , Boer Walther H.
Published: January 2017

Background

Peritonitis is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and technique failure in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, especially when caused by enteric microorganisms (EM). We have implemented a treatment protocol specifically aimed at improving the outcome in EM peritonitis. The adapted protocol was applied in all PD patients 50 years and older presenting with peritonitis who were considered to be at risk of EM peritonitis and involves 3 interventions: 1) temporary discontinuation of PD without removing the catheter (peritoneal rest), 2) intravenous meropenem, and 3) meropenem intracatheter as lock (Mero-PerRest protocol).

Methods

In this observational study, we compared the outcome of 203 peritonitis episodes in 71 patients treated with the Mero-PerRest protocol, with 217 episodes in 104 patients treated with a more traditional intraperitoneal gentamicin-rifampicin-based regimen.

Results

In EM peritonitis episodes, the Mero-PerRest protocol resulted in a higher primary cure rate (90.0% vs 65.3%, adjusted odds ratio [OR] 4.54 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.46 – 14.15]) and better technique survival (90.0% vs 69.4%, adjusted OR 3.41 [95% CI 1.07 – 10.87]). This effect was most distinct in patients with polymicrobial EM peritonitis (cure rate 87.5% vs 34.8%, p = 0.0003). Interestingly, primary cure rate (95.6% vs 84.7%, adjusted OR 3.92 [95% CI 1.37 – 11.19]) and technique survival (95.6% vs 85.6%, adjusted OR 3.60 [95% CI 1.25 – 10.32]) were also excellent in non-EM peritonitis episodes. Patient survival did not differ significantly.

Conclusion

The poor outcome of peritonitis caused by EM in PD patients aged 50 years and older could be improved by applying a treatment protocol involving temporary discontinuation of PD without catheter removal and intravenous and intracatheter meropenem.
Influence of hydrofluoric acid treatment on electroless deposition of Au clusters
Authors: Milazzo Rachela G , Mio Antonio M , D’Arrigo Giuseppe , Smecca Emanuele , Alberti Alessandra , Fisichella Gabriele , Giannazzo Filippo , Spinella Corrado , Rimini Emanuele
Published: January 2017

The morphology of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) deposited on a (100) silicon wafer by simple immersion in a solution containing a metal salt and hydrofluoric acid (HF) is altered by HF treatment both before and after deposition. The gold clusters are characterized by the presence of flat regions and quasispherical particles consistent with the layer-by-layer or island growth modes, respectively. The cleaning procedure, including HF immersion prior to deposition, affects the predominantly occurring gold structures. Flat regions, which are of a few tens of nanometers long, are present after immersion for 10 s. The three-dimensional (3D) clusters are formed after a cleaning procedure of 4 min, which results in a large amount of spherical particles with a diameter of ≈15 nm and in a small percentage of residual square layers of a few nanometers in length. The samples were also treated with HF after the deposition and we found out a general thickening of flat regions, as revealed by TEM and AFM analysis. This result is in contrast to the coalescence observed in similar experiments performed with Ag. It is suggested that the HF dissolves the silicon oxide layer formed on top of the thin flat clusters and promotes the partial atomic rearrangement of the layered gold atoms, driven by a reduction of the surface energy. The X-ray diffraction investigation indicated changes in the crystalline orientation of the flat regions, which partially lose their initially heteroepitaxial relationship with the substrate. A postdeposition HF treatment for almost 70 s has nearly the same effect of long duration, high temperature annealing. The process presented herein could be beneficial to change the spectral response of nanoparticle arrays and to improve the conversion efficiency of hybrid photovoltaic devices.
3D printed fluidics with embedded analytic functionality for automated reaction optimisation
Authors: Capel Andrew J , Wright Andrew , Harding Matthew J , Weaver George W , Li Yuqi , Harris Russell A , Edmondson Steve , Goodridge Ruth D , Christie Steven D R
Published: January 2017

Additive manufacturing or ‘3D printing’ is being developed as a novel manufacturing process for the production of bespoke micro- and milliscale fluidic devices. When coupled with online monitoring and optimisation software, this offers an advanced, customised method for performing automated chemical synthesis. This paper reports the use of two additive manufacturing processes, stereolithography and selective laser melting, to create multifunctional fluidic devices with embedded reaction monitoring capability. The selectively laser melted parts are the first published examples of multifunctional 3D printed metal fluidic devices. These devices allow high temperature and pressure chemistry to be performed in solvent systems destructive to the majority of devices manufactured via stereolithography, polymer jetting and fused deposition modelling processes previously utilised for this application. These devices were integrated with commercially available flow chemistry, chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis equipment, allowing automated online and inline optimisation of the reaction medium. This set-up allowed the optimisation of two reactions, a ketone functional group interconversion and a fused polycyclic heterocycle formation, via spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis.
Impact of Massage Therapy on Fatigue, Pain, and Spasticity in People with Multiple Sclerosis: a Pilot Study
Authors: Backus, PT, PhD Deborah , Manella, PT, MT Christine , Bender, MPT Anneke , Sweatman, PhD Mark
Published: January 2017

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease that leads to fatigue, pain, and spasticity, as well as other sensorimotor and cognitive changes. Often traditional medical approaches are ineffective in alleviating these disruptive symptoms. Although about one-third of surveyed individuals report they use massage therapy (MT) as an adjunct to medical treatment, there is little empirical evidence that MT is effective for symptom management in people with MS.Purpose: To measure the effects of MT on fatigue, pain, spasticity, perception of health, and quality of life in people with MS.Setting: Not-for-profit long-term care facility.Participants: Twenty-four of 28 enrolled individuals with MS (average age = 47.38, SD = 13.05; 22 female) completed all MT sessions and outcome assessments.Research Design: Nonrandomized, pre–post pilot study.Intervention: Standardized MT routine one time a week for six weeks.Main Outcome Measure(s): Modified Fatigue Index Scale (MFIS), MOS Pain Effects Scale (MOS Pain), and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Secondary outcome measures: Mental Health Inventory (MHI) and Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ).Results: There was a significant improvement in MFIS (p < .01), MOS Pain (p < .01), MHI (p < .01), and HSQ (p < .01), all with a large effect size (ES) (Cohen’s d = -0.76, 1.25, 0.93, -1.01, respectively). There was a significant correlation betweenchange scores on the MFIS and the MOS Pain (r = 0.532, p < .01), MHI (r = -0.647, p < .01), and subscales of the HSQ (ranging from r = -0.519, to -0.619, p < .01).Conclusions: MT as delivered in this study is a safe and beneficial intervention for management of fatigue and pain in people with MS. Decreasing fatigue and pain appears to correlate with improvement in quality of life, which is meaningfulfor people with MS who have a chronic disease resulting in long-term health care needs.
ISTORINIŲ NUOTRAUKŲ PAIEŠKOS SISTEMA
(ARCHITEKTŪRINIO STILIAUS NUSTATYMAS)
Authors: Butvidas Gediminas
Published: January 2017

Architektūrinio stiliaus nustatymas labai svarbus faktorius istorikams, nagrinėjantiems įvairius laikotarpius,
bei architektams, restauratoriams, kuriems svarbu atskirti svarbiausias architektūrinio stiliaus detales. Pastaruoju metu
vaizdo atpažinimo technologijos tampa viena svarbiausių kompiuterinės regos sričių. Įvairių ypatybių paveikslėliuose,
nuotraukose aptikimo priemonių jau sukurta ir jos nuolatos tobulinamos, tačiau jų pritaikymo architektūriniams stiliams
nustatyti nėra. Šiame straipsnyje glaustai aptarti algoritmai, taikomi sprendžiant problemą, bei aptariama kuriama sistema,
automatiškai įvertinanti nuotraukoje pavaizduoto pastato architektūrinį stilių.
DIRBTINIO INTELEKTO TECHNOLOGIJŲ TAIKYMAS
GAMYBOS PROCESAMS VALDYTI
Authors: Donielaitė Liuda
Published: January 2017

Gamybos procesų valdymo optimizavimas rinkai tampa vis svarbesnis, tačiau pats procesas tampa vis sunkiau
racionalizuojamas. Produktai, tapdami kompleksiškesni, turi likti lanksčiai konfigūruojami, kad patenkintų rinkos poreikius.
Tuo pačiu metu produktų apimtis, kaina, laikas, skiriamas produktui paleisti į rinką, vis mažėja. Gamybai optimizuoti
yra taikomi įvairūs metodai, tačiau norint optimizuoti GPV reikia domėtis ir taikyti naujus bei efektyvesnius
metodus. Šiuo metu daug darbo, laiko ir pastangų yra dedama į dirbtinio intelekto technologijas. Straipsnyje aptariamos
kelios populiariausios dirbtinio intelekto technologijos ir jų taikymo būdai. Jos galėtų būti konkrečiai taikomos gamybos
proceso valdymui optimizuoti.
Bone Height Changes of the Mandibular Edentulous Ridge in Screw Retained Versus Telescopic Restorations for Completely Edentulous Patients
Authors: Helal Eman , El-Zawahry Mohamed , Gouda Ayman , Elkhadem Amr Hosny , Ibrahim Samira Ibrahim
Published: January 2017

AIM: This study was established to evaluate the amount of bone height changes in the posterior mandibular area of edentulous patients receiving screw-retained prostheses versus removable telescopic implant overdentures.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Every patient received four inter-foraminal implants regarding the mandibular arch and four anterior implants for the maxillary arch, computer guided surgical guides were planned for the insertion of the implants accurately with a flapless technique. Panoramic radiographs were made immediately, six months and twelve months after the prostheses` use proportional area and vertical measurements were applied to determine changes in the bone height of the posterior mandibular edentulous area.RESULTS: After twelve months, a statistically non-significant amount of bone resorption was reported for both groups.CONCLUSION: Up to the limitations of this study both treatment options the screw retained and telescopic overdenture can be used for rehabilitation of completely edentulous patients. These cases must be followed for a longer period to have a definite answer regarding their efficiency in the long run.
Optimization of Features to Classify Upper-Limb Movements Through sEMG Signal Processing
Authors: Cene Vinicius Horn , Balbinot Alexandre
Published: January 2017

This paper aims to present the development of a computational intelligence method based on Regularized Logistic Regression able to classify 17 distinguish upper-limb movements through the sEMG signal processing. The choose of the tuning parameters of the regularization and the generation of the different classification methods are presented. For the different models were used variations involving 12 sEMG channels and the RMS, Variance and Medium Frequency features with which we proposed to achieve a most proper combination of parameter to perform the movements classification. The tests involved 50 subjects, including 10 amputees, using the NinaPro database and also a database currently on development by the authors. The global mean accuracy rate considering all the subjects and the channel and features variations was 70,2% prior the definition of the best case scenario. Once we defined the most proper channel and features combination, we were able to improve the accuracy rate to 87,1%, raising the rates of all movements performed for all databases.
Self-adaptive Method for sEMG Movement Classification Based on Continuous Optimal Electrode Assortment
Authors: Favieiro Gabriela , Cene Vinicius Horn , Balbinot Alexandre
Published: January 2017

Surface electromyography (sEMG) analysis is becoming increasingly popular in a broad variety of applications. Despite satisfactory classification rates are frequently obtained through the use of Computational Intelligence (CI) algorithms, there are some issues mostly related to the data acquisition which are not properly addressed in current studies. In this paper we aim to present a method capable of mitigate the noise in the sEMG acquisition caused mainly by loose or misplaced non-invasive electrodes. To address this issue we propose an auto-adaptive artificial neural network (AAANN) capable of identify this two anomalies in the signal and retrain itself discarding the causative channels. Once the AAANN is retrained it is possible to retrieve information of only the most significant channels which increase the accuracy rate of the CI method. The method was tested on a database containing five able-bodied subjects and four amputee subjects of both sex. The average classification accuracy for the adaptive input selection method was 83,96 ± 6,5% for the able-bodied subjects and 61,15 ± 7,7% for the amputees subjects against 72,06 ± 8,0% in able-bodied subjects and 39,77 ± 10,6% for the amputees subjects considering the non-adaptive approach. Both systems make use of the AAANN to classify 9 distinguish upper-limb movements with different degrees of freedom.
Hacia una nueva propuesta teórica de sistematización de los estratos del texto narrativo. Fábula, trama y relato como planos funcional, actuacional y discursivo
Authors: Valles Calatrava José R.
Published: January 2017

Este artículo repasa en primer término las propuestas teóricas sobre los estratos del texto narrativo para posteriormente realizar una nueva propuesta que diferencia tres planos (fábula/ funciones, trama/actuaciones, relato/discurso) que asimismo se conectan con las instancias enunciativas (autor/lector empírico, autor/lector implícito, narrador/narratario) y los cuatro elementos fundamentales (personajes, acción, espacio, tiempo) del texto narrativo.
Seis suspiros en la literatura clásica española
Authors: García Gibert Javier
Published: January 2017

El artículo acomete el análisis de seis «suspiros» estratégicamente seleccionados entre textos poéticos y narrativos importantes de la literatura clásica española (el Cid, el Romancero, el Abencerraje, Garcilaso, el Quijote, el Persiles). Atendiendo a factores textuales y contextuales, estrictamente literarios y ampliamente culturales, el análisis de esos suspiros muestra la relevancia de los mismos dentro de las obras en las que aparecen, así como sus implicaciones a diversos niveles, demostrando en último término el talento de los escritores que los han recreado.
Poetas y predicadores: Arrepentimiento y puro amor en María Magdalena (c. 1550-1600)
Authors: Alonso Álvaro
Published: January 2017

En este trabajo se estudia un conjunto de textos líricos y de sermones (c. 1550-1600), centrados en la figura de María Magdalena. El personaje es visto como una encarnación del puro amor, es decir, el amor desinteresado que está más allá del miedo al infierno y la esperanza del paraíso. No obstante, ciertos desarrollos de esta idea podían conducir a la heterodoxia, por lo que los autores destacan el papel que el temor y la esperanza han de desempeñar en la vida del cristiano, y en la misma María Magdalena.
La pintora «Anselma», Alejandrina de Gessler y Shaw (Cádiz, 1831-París, 1907) como escritora: su Autobiografía Recuerdos de Cádiz y Puerto Real (1841-1850)
Authors: Triviño Cabrera Laura
Published: January 2017

Este artículo persigue exponer las dificultades que tenemos a la hora de analizar la contribución literaria de una de las pintoras más célebres y reconocidas durante el siglo XIX tanto en España como en Francia: Alejandrina de Gessler y Shaw, conocida como «Anselma» en el mundo artístico. Bajo el título Recuerdos de Cádiz y Puerto Real (1841-1850), Fulana de Tal, un nuevo pseudónimo que la pintora inventó para su faceta como escritora; expone, con una similar estructura a la de los relatos de viajes, la vida cotidiana de su Cádiz natal. El estudio de su vida y su trayectoria artística, nos permite fijar nuevas hipótesis que nos ayuden a comprender cuáles fueron los motivos que llevaron a la pintora a redactar una autobiografía; así como las peculiaridades de dichas memorias que introducen aspectos novedosos como la ruptura con el adultocentrismo, el sexismo y el etnocentrismo.
La poética musical de Canciones, de Federico García Lorca
Authors: Agraz Ortiz Alba
Published: January 2017

Este trabajo analiza desde el comparatismo músico-literario Canciones (Málaga, 1927), uno de los libros lorquianos menos atendidos por la crítica. El estudio se inicia con una panorámica de conjunto que permite ubicar la obra en el contexto de creación de la Vanguardia europea y la Generación del 27. El impulso interartístico de la época unido a la vocación musical del autor son solo los acicates externos que justifican el análisis músico-literario propuesto. Partiendo de la lectura atenta de los textos y con ayuda de la metodología de Brown (1987) y Scher (1970), se quiere poner de relieve la musicalidad intrínseca del libro, que va de los títulos y paratextos más externos a la médula composicional de los poemas.
Dramaturgas y censura en el último Franquismo: Carmen Resino y Ana Diosdado
Authors: Santos Sánchez Diego
Published: January 2017

Partiendo de los expedientes censores, este trabajo aborda el modo en que la censura de los últimos años del Franquismo entendió y gestionó el teatro escrito por mujeres y el rol de la dramaturga en el mundo teatral. Ello se ilustrará a través de las dos autoras más representativas y populares de la década de los setenta: Carmen Resino y Ana Diosdado. El modo en que la censura conceptuó su labor será puesto en perspectiva y enlazado tanto con la situación de las autoras del primer Franquismo como con la génesis de la dramaturgia femenina de la democracia.
Mandorla: la mística y lo corpóreo en el Cántico espiritual de San Juan de la Cruz y El fulgor de José Ángel Valente
Authors: Krupa Marlena
Published: January 2017

Los poemas del volumen El fulgor de José Ángel Valente —lector apasionado de las poesías de San Juan de la Cruz— dialogan con el Cántico espiritual del místico. El diálogo que ambos textos mantienen sorprende porque no evoca lo espiritual de la experiencia sanjuaniana sino todo lo contrario, lo corpóreo. El presente artículo trata de responder a las siguientes preguntas: 1) ¿Cómo describen, en los textos teóricos y en la poesía, un místico del siglo XVI y un poeta contemporáneo inspirado en sus versos la relación entre el cuerpo y la experiencia interior del hombre? 2) ¿Por qué el amor erótico se convirtió en el símbolo de las más profundas relaciones entre el alma y Dios?, 3) ¿En qué razones puede fundamentarse la tendencia de los artistas contemporáneos a reflejar sus inspiraciones con los textos místicos a través de imágenes del acto erótico?
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz y la nueva ortodoxia del saber: acerca de la educación femenina en el debate sobre la Carta atenagórica
Authors: Vélez Marquina Elio
Published: January 2017

El concepto de nueva ortodoxia busca explicar cómo, mediante el comentario e imitación de las autoridades de la Patrología y del uso de particulares estrategias retóricas, Sor Juana consigue subvertir el discurso misógino de la Iglesia sin establecer propiamente una aproximación heterodoxa. Afirmada en el manejo de las fuentes patrísticas, la Carta atenagórica representa un magistral intento por construir un discurso oficial alternativo que, al mismo tiempo que confronta el ingenio novohispano con el europeo, otorga preeminencia intelectual a la mujer dentro de la hermenéutica religiosa. Al respecto, la figura y los escritos de San Pablo y de San Jerónimo, patrono fundador de la orden, serán aprovechados para sustentar las prácticas de su hija americana.
Cyber-Attack Penetration Test and Vulnerability Analysis
Authors: Stiawan Deris , Idris Mohd. Yazid , Abdullah Abdul Hanan , Aljaber Fahad , Budiarto Rahmat
Published: January 2017

Hacking attempts or cyber-attacks to information systems have recently evolved to be sophisticated and deadly, resulting in such incidents as leakage of personal information and system destruction. While various security solutions to cope with these risks are being developed and deployed, it is still necessary to systematically consider the methods to enhance the existing security system and build more effective defense systems. Under this circumstance, it is necessary to identify the latest types of attacks attempted to the primary security system. This paper analyzes cyber attack techniques as well as the anatomy of penetration test in order to assist security officers to perform appropriate self security assesment on their network systems.
The Importance of Market Orientation in Creating a Competitive Advantage of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Companies in the Internationalization Process
Authors: Soniewicki Marcin
Published: January 2017

The chapter concentrates on the concept of market orientation. It uses data from an empirical quantitative study conducted by the author in which more than 1,200 companies were examined. Market orientation intensity has been measured with the use of the MKTOR scale, which over the years has been tested by many researchers and is widely accepted in literature. The chapter consists of four parts. The first one presents internationalization theory and contains a thorough presentation of the concept of market orientation, as well as an explanation of its importance to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The following parts contain the methodology and results of the empirical study. Its analyses compare companies of various sizes that operate only locally with those undergoing an internationalization process in terms of market orientation intensity and competitiveness. At the end of the chapter, there are conclusions and practical advice concerning market orientation for contemporary micro, small and medium-sized companies.
Integrating Sustainable Development into Project Portfolio Management through Application of Open Innovation
Authors: Daneshpour Hosein
Published: January 2017

In recent years, the idea of integration of sustainability into project management has been put forth, which requires a more comprehensive and holistic approach to project management. Integration of sustainability increases the complexity of project management. Therefore, project management organizations require a framework capable of opening up the traditional organization of the project business and providing competitive advantages. This study argues that the open innovation model presents the requisite capability to approach this issue. This research, through a structured review of the literature and an overview of the open innovation and project management knowledge areas, explains how open innovation can provide a fruitful contribution to the integration of sustainable development into project portfolio management and why it should be favoured. The findings show that open innovation can facilitate the environmental, social and economic sustainability of projects, while rendering the project organization more agile.
Perceived Quality of an Intermediary and Its Relations with Image and Perceived Value
Authors: Janawade Vikrant
Published: January 2017

Whilst globalisation has offered a fertile ground for businesses to offer several services from all sides of the compass, it appears that this landscape has attracted new avenues for service provisions and transactions. All these aspects have resulted in dramatic shift in consumers' purchase decision making process. This research presents some insights of customers' perception of quality offered by intermediaries working in networked environments. The principal hypotheses are that, after experiencing services delivered by an intermediary, customers synthesise their perceptions, in terms of the quality perceived. Furthermore, this assessment will determine its image and the perceived value. A quantitative survey was conducted in an airline alliance context, to verify if the hypotheses are acceptable. A structural equation modelling tested using the PLS-SEM method demonstrates the influence of alliance wide perceived quality on airline alliances' image and perceived value.
The Concept of “Consumerism” from a Consumer Activist Perspective
Authors: Papasolomou Ioanna
Published: January 2017

The chapter defines the concept of ‘consumerism' and discusses its different perspectives which emerged during its historical development. The author adopts the second perspective of consumerism which posits that consumerism is a movement aimed at safeguarding the interests and rights of consumers. This view is closely related to the concept of social responsibility (CSR) and subsequently societal marketing. There is evidence in the literature to suggest that in an era of increasing social problems and environmental challenges, there is a need for CSR and sustainable marketing. In fact, the second definition of consumerism is inextricably linked with CSR and societal marketing. The chapter is conceptual in nature and provides a review of some of the latest trends in the field such as boycotting, sustainable consumption, internet activism, anti-branding, Fair trade, green consumerism, and sustainable marketing. The discussion is concluded by providing some suggestions to practitioners and directions for future research.
Consumer Information Systems Research Agenda
Authors: Tuunanen Tuure , Myers Michael David
Published: January 2017

We suggest that a new type of information system appears to be increasing in importance, that of consumer information systems. Compared with traditional information systems development approaches, where the focus is on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational processes, design for consumer information systems focuses more on the enjoyment, pleasure and purchases of the consumer. We argue that the shift in focus from users to consumers in consumer information systems calls for a significant re-appraisal of our current information systems development methods. Hence, this chapter proposes a new research agenda for IS researchers focusing on the development of consumer information systems. The expected contributions include new insights into effective management processes for service design, a better understanding of issues of integration of information systems development practices used to develop consumer information systems, and the development of methods for requirements discovery for service innovation.
The Minimum Mandatory Metadata Sets for the KIM Project and RAIDmap
Authors: Ball Alexander , Darlington Mansur , McMahon Christopher
Published: January 2017

A Minimum Mandatory Metadata Set (M3S) was devised for the KIM (Knowledge and Information Management Through Life) Project to address two challenges. The first was to ensure the project's documents were sufficiently self-documented to allow them to be preserved in the long term. The second was to trial the M3S and supporting templates and tools as a possible approach that might be used by the aerospace, defence and construction industries. A different M3S was devised along similar principles by a later project called REDm-MED (Research Data Management for Mechanical Engineering Departments). The aim this time was to help specify a tool for documenting research data records and the associations between them, in support of both preservation and discovery. In both cases the emphasis was on collecting a minimal set of metadata at the time of object creation, on the understanding that later processes would be able to expand the set into a full metadata record.
A Methodology for Effective Metadata Design in Earth Observation
Authors: Desconnets Jean-Christophe , Mougenot Isabelle , Chahdi Hatim
Published: January 2017

The satellite images have become an essential source of information to address and analyze environmental issues quickly, repeatedly and in a reliable way. The increasing number of remotely sensed images are the first impediments for data discovery, access and processing. In this context, it is critical to simplify efficient multi-sensors image-based data access and query processing to provide accessibility to a variety of users in remote sensing. Describing satellite images through a metadata application profile may leverage capabilities to promote easy use of satellite image for environmental analysis. Accordingly, an application profile conforming to the Dublin Core Application Profile guidelines and designed for Earth observations data have been developed. The aim is to provide insights of key methodological considerations in relation to the design of this profile called EOAP (Earth Observation Application Profile).
Studying the Effectiveness of the Storytelling/Story-Acting (STSA) Play Intervention on Ugandan Preschoolers' Emergent Literacy, Oral Language, and Theory of Mind in Two Rural Ugandan Community Libraries
Authors: Goodman Geoff , Dent Valeda F.
Published: January 2017

This study explored the impact of two rural village libraries in Uganda on preschool children's school readiness skills. Using two rural village libraries in Mpigi and Kabubbu as a backdrop, this study explored the effectiveness of a six-month play-based intervention known as the Storytelling/Story-Acting (STSA) activity. Children ages 3 to 5 at each library were randomly assigned to participate in either the STSA play intervention (n = 63) or a story-reading activity (n = 60) for one hour twice per week for six months. All children were administered school readiness skills measures before and after the six-month intervention. Caregivers were also administered an interview that assessed their educational level, quality of life, reading aloud to target child, social support, and total possessions. Children who participated in the STSA intervention had higher scores on the colors subtest of the emergent literacy measure than children who did not participate in this activity. Preschool children benefit from a story-reading activity with or without the STSA play intervention.
Play and Speech Therapy in Schools
Authors: Weishof Suzan E.
Published: January 2017

Research over the past eight decades has demonstrated strong correlations between the development of play and the development of language in young children. Play and speech therapists share a common child-centered, play-based approach to therapeutic interventions. The growing trend of service delivery within the school setting, along with professional ethical requirements, has led to the necessity of play therapists, speech therapists, teachers, and parents to work collaboratively in promoting holistic, comprehensive intervention plans that serve children's best interests. Based on the healthcare field's model of interprofessional collaborative practice, the purpose of this chapter is to define areas of common practice among speech and play therapists and to propose a model of interprofessional collaborative practice within a school-based context.
Aged Care, ICT, and Working Anywhere
Authors: Taylor Gabriele Helen , Blount Yvette , Gloet Marianne
Published: January 2017

This chapter examines how information and communication technology (ICT) and working anywhere was adopted in a not-for-profit aged care organization in Australia. The aged-care and services sector has grown over the last decade leading to shortages of skilled and experienced workers. At the same time, the sector is dealing with significant changes relating on how services are funded, an increase in competition from both not-for-profit and for profit providers, a rise in demand for services, changes in technology as well as variations in government regulations Using ICT to streamline operations, communicate and collaborate has become critical for delivering efficient and effective services in both residential aged care and community care sections of the aged care and services sector. The not-for-profit case study in this chapter shows how a first mover in ICT adoption and utilizing working anywhere (telework) can support cost savings, provide the ability to respond to the changing regulatory environment as well as attract, recruit and retain skilled and experienced workers.
Correlations Between Awareness of Green Marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility, Product Image, Corporate Reputation, and Consumer Purchase Intention
Authors: Suki Norazah Mohd , Suki Norbayah Mohd
Published: January 2017

This research aims to assess the correlations between awareness of green marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), product image, corporate reputation and consumer purchase intentions toward green products. A self-administered questionnaire was utilized for data collection among a set of 250 respondents located at the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia, who had purchased green products over the last six months. Pearson correlation values revealed that awareness of green marketing, corporate social responsibility, product image, and corporate reputation are significantly associated with consumer purchase intentions of green products. Indeed, CSR has the strongest linkage with significant positive correlation coefficients for consumer purchase intentions of green products, followed by product image and awareness of green marketing, respectively. Furthermore, consumer purchase intentions of green products are minimally associated with corporate reputation. Directions for further work are also presented.
Characteristics of Temperature and Salinity Distribution in the Wonorejo Estuary, Surabaya, Based on Field Measurement
Authors: Pahlewi Anita Diah , Suntoyo  , Wahyudi  , Taufik Muhammad
Published: January 2017

Wonorejo waters have a significant value, both economically and socially. One of ecosystem that have close relationships with Wonorejo waters is Estuary. Temperature and salinity have role in water circulation, where the water circulation have impact to some organism distribution and pollutant dispersion. The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristic of temperature and salinity distribution in Wonorejo Estuary body’s water. Furthermore, it can be used for determining the type of Wonorejo Estuary. The observation has been done at Wonorejo Estuary in August 2015 to measure the vertical and horizontal temperature and salinity distribution. The measurement of temperature and salinity used Conductivity, Salinity, Temperature tool by YSI. The result show that commonly the temperature and salinity vertical profile are almost similar from surface layer until the bottom layer. But they have trend where the salinity increase, while the temperature decrease to the water depth. There is no thermocline layer due to the shallow water area, it is so from the upper layer until the bottom layer still influenced by dragforce and the vertical mixing between fresh water and sea water occurs. The horizontal temperature distribution in the open sea surface tend to zonation, which is not depend to longitudinal position. The salinity value in each depth are not change obviously indicate that there is a vertical well mixed between fresh water and sea water.
Dynamic Model of Land Area Changes in the East Coast of Surabaya
Authors: Prasita Viv Djanat , Nuhman  , Rosana Nurul
Published: January 2017

Management of coastal areas on the east coast of Surabaya (Pamurbaya) is very important because this region is largely a conservation area which serves to maintain the balance of the ecosystem of Surabaya. This study aimed to analyze changes in the coastal land and create a dynamic model of coastal land area changes in Pamurbaya. The method used is the field survey, the linear regression method and dynamic modeling. Dynamic modeling using the software Stella 4.0. The results showed that the changing of used land can be explained by the dynamic model described by a linear regression model. The result is useful to predict the pamurbaya condition for next few years and useful as inputs to city government in managing coastal areas of Pamurbaya.
The Combination Process between Disc-Mill and Distillation Evaporation in Producing Salt Diversification Products
Authors: Baroroh Intan , Suwasono Bagiyo , Munazid Ali
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT.Blue Economy concept began with the farming of Artemia salt. The industry of farmer’s salt was one of the pillars that supported the economy of coastal communities. At present, the perspectives of the public on an industrial salt production is less profitable and conducted by unskilled laborers. Nowadays, the farmer still used evaporation total method of sea water by solar power, where NaClwas ≤ 90% and residual brine. It is necessary to improve the salt production through combination between disk-mill and distillation evaporation technology to produce salt diversification product. The result of the combination process were refined salt with NaClthat was ≥ 90%, liquid salt with NaClthat was ± 60% and mineral water.
A Transport Telematics Contribution to Sustainable Development of Small Islands, Case Study: Maratua Island
Authors: Nugroho Setyo , Murdjito  , Zaman Muhammad Badrus , Abidin A. Zainal
Published: January 2017

Remotely-located small islands face huge challenges. Nearly all aspects of life are at low level. Lack of adequate physical infrastructure, healthcare, education, transportation and prosperity may require a massive investment and operating costs. Soft infrastructure, implemented by choosing appropriate ICT implementation, opens a window of opportunity to address the above challenges effectively. This paper outlines how the Digital Island aims to contribute in achieving sustainable development in small islands, with a case study, Maratua Island.
Observation Study the Walking Speed and Distribution of Ship’s Passengers as Basis for Passenger Evacuation Simulation
Authors: Pitana Trika , Artana Ketut Buda , Prasetyawati Dian , Siswantoro Nurhadi
Published: January 2017

Several marine accidents was occured in Indonesia. Passenger evacuation is considerd as the last defence, which is used for eliminating the consequences of marine accidents. According to the convention of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the passenger evacuation simulation shall be conducted for reviewing the evacuation route on ships. The pasenger evacuation time is limited 60 minutes for roro passenger ships and for passenger ship having three main vertical zone is limited less than 80 minutes. It is hipotesed that the walking speed and passenger distribution is not represented the character of all nation in the world. Therefore, this research focus on the observation walking speed and distribution in ferry, in order to ensure that whether the guideline (M.Sc. 1238) could be represented in the condition in Indonesia’s vessels or not. The results of research show that the diferences result of passenger evacuation simulation between Indonesia’s and guideline’s walking speed is much closed. On the contrary, the distribution of passenger on the ship in the guideline could not represent the real condition in Indonesia.
Analyzing the National Logistics System through Integrated and Efficient Logistics Networks: A Case Study of Container Shipping Connectivity in Indonesia
Authors: Lazuardi Siti Dwi , van Riessen Bart , Achmadi Tri , Hadi Irmanto , Mustakim Achmad
Published: January 2017

Indonesia, as the world’s largest archipelagic country, should take into account the critical role of maritime transportation as a basic infrastructure for connecting inter-island economic activities. According to the National Logistics System, Indonesia should have its own international hub port in the future, thus this study is required to analyse the connectivity between main domestic ports and international hub ports in Indonesia. A heuristics approach is applied by combining the Feeder Network Design Problem and Multiple Commodity Network Flow Problem to create the optimum routes as well as to allocate the cargo by minimizing the total transportation costs. Two scenarios are conducted in the calculation, in the first scenario, we analyze all international containers of six main domestic ports (with Belawan), while the second scenario does not consider on the international containers in Belawan (without Belawan). The second case corresponds to directly delivering all international containers to Belawan, without considering these for the connectivity network. In conclusion, each route will have the fewer legs and shorter distances if the larger ship capacity used, consequently, the lower total shipping costs will be gained on these routes.
Shoreline Changes in Tuban District in East Java Caused by Sea Level Rise Using Bruun Rule and Hennecke Methods
Authors: Joesidawati Marita Ika , Suntoyo
Published: January 2017

Changes in the shoreline setback is a major threat of coastal areas dominated by sandy beaches and coastal lowlands. The impacts of sea level rise itself will be greatly felt by coastal regions in the island nations, such as Indonesia. Tuban is one of northern coastal areas in East Java, which includes the areas where the condition of beaches damaged. Thus, it is necessary to investigate the characteristics of beaches in Tuban, and how much the sea level rise occurs in Tuban district as well as the extent of its influence on the shorelines of Tuban. The calculation of sea level rise was predicted using the Least Square Method with tidal data of Semarang city in 1985-2014 which was later adopted as the tidal of Tuban, and the sea level rise at the beaches in Tuban, which was estimated at 0,024 meter annually by implementing the equation of y = 0.002x + 0.751. In the year of 2050 and 2100, the rise of the sea level reaches 2.55 m and 3.54 m respectively. The most appropriate method used is the Hennecke method, with the error value of 0.27%. The error value of Hennecke method is smaller than the error value of Bruun Rule method, which reaches 0.38%. Using Hennecke method, the prediction of the shoreline changes in Tuban with the starting point of the year of 2008 shows that the average shoreline retreat in the year of 2050 is about 94.71 meters and in 2100 is about 234.2 m. However, by using the method of Bruun Rule, the average shoreline retreat in the year of 2050 is about 161.27 m, and in the year of 2100 is about 349.16 m. The adaptation strategies that can be conducted to minimize the impacts are (i) protective pattern, (ii) accommodative pattern, and it is better to have a Strategic Area Construction Plan.
Seasonally Variation of Significant Wave Height for 25 Year Period Based on JMA/MRI-AGCM3.2 Wind Climate Data
Authors: Zikra Muhammad , Hashimoto Noriaki , Mitsuyasu Kodama , Pitana Trika , Silvianita
Published: January 2017

The global ocean wave climate has long been of interest to the ocean engineering community because of the need for accurate operational wave data for applications such as vessel design, design of offshore and coastal structures or naval operations. Recently, there has been a major interest in wave climate changes as a result of global warming. Therefore, studies on predicting the effect of global warming on ocean wave climate are required. The objectives of this study are to analyze the accuracy and variability of global significant wave height hindcast for the 25 year period 1979-2003. This study describes the 25 year global significant wave height simulation derived from the Japan Meteorology Agency/Meteorology Research Institute (JMA/MRI)-AGCM3.2 wind climate data. The wind climate data were input into ocean wave model WAM with a global grid of spacing 1o in latitude by 1o in longitude. In situ wind and wave data sets from National Data Buoy Center (NDBC)-National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) database were used to evaluate the hindcast accuracy. The validation showed good agreement both wind and waves data. The wave hindcast analysis show that the seasonal variability of significant wave height in the Northern Hemisphere is greater than in the Southern Hemisphere. Meanwhile, most of the equatorial regions are in calm condition all year.
Preparation and Characterization of Biopolyol from Liquefied Oil Palm Fruit Waste: Part 2
Authors: Kormin Shaharuddin , Rus Anika Zafiah M.
Published: January 2017

Oil palm fruit waste (OPFW) was conducted using polyhydric alcohol (PA) as liquefaction solvent with H2SO4 in three different OPFW/PA ratio (1/2, 1/3 and 1/4). During the liquefaction, cellulose, semi-cellulose and lignin are decomposed, which results in changes of acid value and hydroxyl value. The liquefied OPFW were characterized by Fourier Transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The hydroxyl and acid values of the liquefied oil palm fruit waste (OPFW) varied with the liquefied conditions. It was observed that with an increase in the liquefaction solvent (PA) amount in the mixture resulted in a high acid value and hydroxyl value for the OPFW. FT-IR spectroscopy analysis showed that the resulting biopolyol was suitable monomer for polyurethane (PU) synthesis for the production of PU foams.