bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Dietary Fish Oil on Mammary Gland Development and Milk Production of Holstein Cow
Authors: Barfourooshi Hoda Javaheri , Towhidi Armin , Sadeghipanah Hassan , Zhandi Mahdi , Zeinoaldini Saeed , Dirandeh Essa , Akers Robert M.
Published: September 2018

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of feeding oil supplement on mammary gland development and milk production responses in Holstein cows. Ten multiparous Holstein cows (42.2±9.2 d before calving, 3.25±0.25 body condition score, and 620±35 kg body weight) were randomly assigned to treatments. Treatments were a diet with oil added as palm oil (PO; n=5), or fish oil (FO; n=5) given to cows until 63 d in milk. Milk yield was recorded daily, milk composition (fat, protein, lactose, total solid and somatic cell count) was measured weekly and fatty acid profiles of milk fat were determined at first and last week of the experiment. Samples of mammary tissue were obtained at 7 and 63 d in milk by biopsy gun. Tissue slides were analyzed by Image J software. Results showed that fish oil supplemented diet compared to the palm oil supplemented diet increased milk production after 6 weeks of lactation (P<0.05), content of polyunsaturated fatty acids milk fat (P<0.05) and docosahexaenoic acid (P<0.01). Moreover, n-6:n-3 ratio was decreased by fish oil supplement (P<0.05). Histological studies showed that FO increased the relative percentage of tissue area occupied by epithelial cells as well as a number of total alveoli in each microscopic field (P<0.05). Data suggested that feeding fish oil during the dry period and early lactation could improve development and function of the mammary gland in the dairy cow.
Analysis of the Methylation Status of CpG Sites Within Cancer-Related Genes in Equine Sarcoids
Authors: Semik-Gurgul Ewelina , Ząbek Tomek , Fornal Agnieszka , Gurgul Artur , Pawlina-Tyszko Klaudia , Klukowska-Rötzler Jolanta , Bugno-Poniewierska Monika
Published: September 2018

In the recent years, particular attention was given to the research aimed at optimizing the use of tumour epigenetic markers. One of the best known epigenetic changes associated with the process of carcinogenesis is aberrant DNA methylation. The aim of the present research was to evaluate the methylation profile of genes potentially important in the diagnosis and/or prognosis of equine sarcoids, the most commonly detected skin tumours in Equidae. The methylation status of potential promoter sequences of nine genes: APC, CCND2, CDKN2B, DCC, RARβ, RASSF1, RASSF5, THBS1 and TRPM1, was determined using bisulfite sequencing polymerase chain reaction (BSP-CR). The results of this study did not reveal any changes in the level of DNA methylation in the analysed group of candidate genes between the tumour and healthy tissues. Despite numerous reports describing the aberrant methylation of the promoters of the analysed genes in human cancers, the data obtained did not confirm the existence of such relationships in the examined tumour tissues, which excludes the possibility of using these genes for the diagnosis of the equine sarcoid.
Analysis of Lifetime Performance and Culling Reasons in Black-and-White Holstein-Friesian Cows Compared with Crossbreds
Authors: Adamczyk Krzysztof , Jagusiak Wojciech , Makulska Joanna
Published: September 2018

The effect of crossbreeding Holstein-Friesian cows with other breeds is usually improved genetic potential of crossbreds in terms of longevity. However, culling decisions, which in practice determine the longevity in dairy cows, are contingent on many environmental and economic factors. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate longevity in relation to culling reasons in Holstein-Friesian cows of the Black-and-White strain (HO) and crossbreds, taking genotype, age at first calving, herd size, culling season, culling reason and milking temperament into consideration. The data analysed concerned 154,256 dairy cows culled in Poland in 2015. It was found that all studied factors significantly affected cow lifetime performance. The mean age at culling in dairy cows of HO strain exceeded 6 years, with mean lifetime energy-corrected milk (LECM) yield of 28,933 kg and mean lifetime energy-corrected milk yield per milking day (DECM) of 20.2 kg. Crossbreds, on the other hand, tended to have shorter lifespans, with mean LECM yield amounting to less than 25,000 kg. Mean LECM yield of cows surviving for the longest period (9.2 years), amounted to 47,771 kg, and reproduction problems were unquestionably the most common (40%) reason for cows’ culling. A suggestion was made to take milking temperament into account in breeding practice, as this trait proves to be closely related to the longevity characteristics of dairy cows. It was also proposed that the culling reasons be subjected to a more comprehensive analysis, considering the “life history” of cows as well as the interactions between different reasons for their removal from the herd.
Manipulation of Rumen Fermentation and Methane Gas Production by Plant Secondary Metabolites (Saponin, Tannin and Essential Oil) – A Review of Ten-Year Studies
Authors: Jafari Saied , Ebrahimi Mahdi , Goh Yong M. , Rajion Mohamed A. , Jahromi Mohamed F. , Al-Jumaili Wisam S.
Published: September 2018

A wide range of plant secondary metabolites (PSM) have been shown to have the potential to modulate the fermentation process in the rumen. The use of plants and plant extracts as natural feed additives has become an interesting topic not only among nutritionists but also other scientists. Although a large number of phytochemicals (e.g. saponins, tannins and essential oils) have recently been investigated for their methane (CH4) reduction potential, there have not yet been major breakthroughs that could be applied in practice. However, the effectiveness of these PSM depends on the source, type and the level of their presence in plant products. The aim of the present review was to assess ruminal CH4 emission through a comparison of integrating related studies from published papers, which described various levels of different PSM sources being added to ruminant feed. Apart from CH4, other related rumen fermentation parameters were also included in this review.
The Relationship Between Subclinical Ketosis and Ruminal Dysfunction in Dairy Cows
Authors: Pechová Alena , Nečasová Andrea
Published: September 2018

Ketosis is still an important problem which must be solved in dairy herds. Early precise diagnosis and proper evaluation of the cause of the disease is essential for good management of ketosis on dairy farms. The aim of our work was to analyse the occurrence of rumen dysfunction in connection with subclinical ketosis in dairy herds and to evaluate the relationships between beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) concentration in blood and metabolic parameters in blood, urine and rumen fluid. We analysed the results of metabolic profile tests performed in dairy cattle herds from 1,338 cows. The concentration of BHB significantly correlated with glucose, NEFA (nonesterified fatty acids), bilirubin, AST (aspartate aminotransferase), GGT (γ-glutamyl transferase), urea, magnesium and calcium in blood serum and with following parameters of rumen fluid – acetate, propionate, butyrate, acetate/propionate and infusoria. Significant but weak correlations were found between BHB and urine parameters (pH, specific gravity, potassium, magnesium, chloride). Subclinical ruminal acidosis was found in 23.1% and 16.7% of dairy cows with light (BHB 1.2–2 mmol/L) and more severe subclinical ketosis (BHB >2 mmol/L) and simple ruminal indigestion in 16.7% and 30%, respectively. On the basis of performed analysis we can conclude that rumen dysfunction is an important factor for the development of ketosis. Veterinary practitioners should suggest checking the feeding management in their diagnostic work with the aim to distinguish primary and secondary ketosis. Only complex and precise diagnostic work allows applying correct and successful therapy not only for individual animals but also for herd health management.
Determinants of Patent Protection Regimes: A Self-Organizing Map Approach
Authors: Demir Caner , Cergibozan Raif
Published: September 2018

This study investigates the determinants of patent protection regimes with the use of the self-organizing map (SOM) method. Unlike any previous attempts in the existing literature, this paper takes into consideration the lack of analytical techniques in the past and tries to demonstrate a potential relationship between the patent protection and its determinants through the employment of a newer, more consistent method. The study consists of two main parts. Firstly, the patent protection strengths of 111 countries have been classified via a SOM-based model and it turns out that three types of clusters can be found around the world; low-, mid- and high-protection. The results also show that the densities of these clusters have dramatically changed in the post-1980 period. In the second part of the study, the determinants of the patent rights are examined for 49 developed and developing countries. After revisiting the older econometric models with recent data, this study also analyses the determinants with the SOM method. The findings suggest that there is a significant relationship between GDP per capita, human capital, R&D, market freedom, political rights and patent protection for about two-thirds of the sample; which implies that the patent policies of these countries are in accordance with the selected economic and social factors.
MODERN COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTICS AND SURGICAL TREATMENT OF COMPLICATED FORMS OF LIVER ECHINOCOCCOSIS
Authors: Sapaev D. Sh. , Ruzibaev R. Yu. , Yakubov F. R.
Published: September 2018

The  OBJECTIVE  of the  study  is  to  evaluate the  approaches of surgical  treatment of complicated forms  of liver echinococcosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS.  During  the  period  from 2010  to  2016,  surgical  treatment of liver echinococcosis was  performed in 202  patients, 161  patients of them  (79.7  %)  had  primary  echinococcosis, and  41  patients (20.3  %) had  recurrent echinococcosis. The  work is based on the  retrospective analysis of the  results of preoperative examination, intraoperative  ultrasound  examination  and   treatment of  46  (22.8  %)  patients with  complicated echinococcosis  –  with isolated liver damage or  in combination with other  localizations. 8  patients had  concomitant  complications.  RESULTS. Cyst  suppuration is the  most  common among the  complicated forms  of liver echinococcosis. CONCLUSION.  Complicated liver echinococcosis should   be  operated in the  specialized institution  with modern diagnostic and  treatment equipment and  highly  qualified  specialists.
THE USE OF TRANSEXAMIC ACID FOR TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY IN CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
Authors: Dulaev A. K. , Tsed A. N. , Mushtin N. E.
Published: September 2018

The  OBJECTIVE  is to determine the  possibilities of using  tranexamic acid  for hip arthroplasty in patients receiving  renal replacement  therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS.  The  material   for  the  study   was   based on  the  data   of  31  patients with pathology of the  hip who  underwent primary  total  hip arthroplasty from 2015  to 2017  at  the  Clinic of Traumatology and   Orthopedics  of  the  «Pavlov   First  Saint   Petersburg State  Medical  University».   RESULTS.   The  study   proves the safety   of  using   tranexamic  acid   for  total  hip  arthroplasty  in  chronic   hemodialysis patients.  CONCLUSION.   The   use of tranexamic acid  for hip arthroplasty in patients receiving  renal  replacement therapy allows  to  reduce blood  loss.  The efficacy  was  33  %  (p<0.05).   It is  necessary to  strictly  adhere to  the  frequency of introduction  of tranexamic acid,  and dose  adjustment depending on  the  concentration of  blood  creatinine.
ANAESTHETIC ASPECTS OF IMPROVING CONDITIONS OF ENDOSCOPIC GASTRECTOMY IN PATIENTS WITH MORBID OBESITY
Authors: Neimark M. I. , Kiselev R. V. , Elisariev A. Yu.
Published: September 2018

The  OBJECTIVE  of the  study  is  to  improve  in the  surgical  condition  of endoscopic longitudinal  gastroplasty in patients with morbid  obesity.   MATERIAL AND METHODS.  The  prospective randomized controlled   research of 68  patients  who underwent endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. The 1st  group  (n=23)  –  neuromuscular  blockade (NMB) was  performed  by bolus  injection  of rocuronium, the  patients on  the  operating table  were  in a  flat position.  The  2nd  group  (n=23)  –  NMB was   maintained  by  intravenous  infusion   of  rocuronium, patients  on  the   operating  table   were   in  the   Trendelenburg position.  The  3rd  group  (n=22)  –  basic  anesthesia in combination with prolonged epidural  analgesia (PEA),  NMB were maintained at  a  deep level  by  intravenous infusion  of rocuronium, patients  on  the  operating table  were  in the  «beach chair»   position.   Neuromuscular  monitoring,   monitoring   of  central   and   peripheral hemodynamics  were   performed. The elasticity  of the  anterior  abdominal wall (E), intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), intra-abdominal volume  (IAV) were  calculated. RESULTS.   During  the  analysis of  the  dynamics of  the  average level  of  intra-abdominal volume  and  pressure, it was found  that  the  mean IAV level  in the  3rd  group was significantly higher at all stages of the study than in the 1st  and the 2nd  groups, and  the  IAP level  was  significantly  lower  in the  3rd  group at all stages of the study than in the 1st  and the 2nd  groups. CONCLUSION.  The  maintaining of  muscle  relaxation at  a  deep level  under   the  regime   of  continuous infusion,  the  inclusion  of ropivacaine in the  anesthetic  regimen of PEA,  the  use   of the  «beach chair»  position  for the patient   on  the  operating table  contribute to  the  improvement of  surgical   condition  during  the  endoscopic  gastrectomy in  patients with  morbid  obesity.
LONG-TERM RESULTS OF RECONSTRUCTION OF THE INFERIOR MESENTERIC AND INTERNAL ILIAC ARTERIES DURING RESECTION OF THE ANEURYSM OF THE INFRARENAL AORTIC SEGMENT
Authors: Bedrov A. Ya. , Moiseev A. A. , Belozertseva A. V. , Morozov A. N. , Pugachenko Yu. A.
Published: September 2018

The  OBJECTIVE   is  to  assess the  patency  of  the  inferior  mesenteric artery   and   internal   iliac  arteries in  the  remote period  after  resection of the  aneurysm of the  infrarenal  aortic  segment. MATERIAL AND METHODS.  The  study  included 33  patients who  underwent resection  of  the  abdominal aortic  aneurysm with  reconstruction of  the  inferior  mesenteric artery  and  (or)  internal  iliac  arteries from  1998  to  2017.   All patients were  examined with  computed  tomography scan with  contrast to  assess the  patency of  inferior  mesenteric artery  and   internal  iliac  arteries. RESULTS.   Patients  were observed from  0.5  to  15  years. Among  30  patients with  inferior  mesenteric artery   implanted  into  the  prosthesis,  23 (76  %)  patients had  a  passable inferior  mesenteric artery  and  7  patients had  an  occluded inferior  mesenteric artery. The  implanted  inferior  mesenteric artery   maintained its  patency for  3  years in  100%   of  cases, from  3  to  5  years  – in  86%,  after  5  years and   more   –  in  62%.  In  one   patient   who  underwent  reconstruction  of  the  internal   iliac  artery, thrombosis  of  the  prosthetic-internal  iliac  shunt   was   found  out  in  1.5  years  after  the  operation,  without  any  clinical manifestations. One  patient,  underwent the  reconstruction of the  internal  iliac artery,  was  diagnosed with thrombosis of the prosthetic-internal iliac  shunt   in  1.5  years after  the  operation, which  was   not  accompanied by  clinical  manifestations. CONCLUSION.  The  high  remote patency of the  inferior mesenteric artery  and  internal  iliac arteries reconstructed during resection of the aneurysm of the infrarenal aortic segment indicates the need for this procedure in order to prevent ischemic disorders of the digestive organs and pelvis.
ACADEMIC ALEKSANDER ALEKSANDROVICH VISHNEVSKY (1906–1975)
Authors: Kurygin Al. A. , Tarbaev I. S. , Semenov V. V.
Published: September 2018

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LAPAROSCOPIC ELIMINATION OF LARGE STRANGULATED UMBILICAL HERNIA AND HERNIA OF THE WHITE LINE ON THE IPOM TECHNIQUE
Authors: Kurygin Al. A. , Romashchenko P. N. , Semenov V. V. , Polushin S. Yu.
Published: September 2018

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O NOVO PANORAMA DO BENEFICIO ASSISTENCIAL: UMA ANÁLISE DO REQUISITO ECONÔMICO DA LOAS NA NOVA JURISPRUDÊNCIA DO SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL
Authors: Silva Flávio Matioli Verissimo
Published: September 2018

O Presente trabalho analisa a evolução jurisprudencial sobre o Benefício Assistencial de Prestação Continuada(BPC), com enfoque no requisito do ¼ da renda familiar per capta. Busca traçar um panorama do critério econômico exigido para concessão do benefício após a declaração de inconstitucionalidade, sem pronuncia de nulidade, do art. 20, §3, lei federal 8.724/93 e do art. 34, parágrafo único da lei federal 10.741/03. Neste novo cenário, despontam a utilização de regras de analogia, a aplicação dos princípios da isonomia e dignidade da pessoa humana.
A APROVAÇÃO DA PEC DO TRABALHO ESCRAVO E A FLEXIBILIZAÇÃO DO DIREITO DE PROPRIEDADE NO BRASIL
Authors: Bernardo Leandro Ferreira
Published: September 2018

A aprovação da Emenda Constitucional 81, de 5 de junho de 2014, que culminou com a alteração do art. 243 da Constituição da República, representou uma inovadora forma de punição à exploração do trabalho humano em condições de escravidão. Como principal medida, a referida norma constitucional tornou possível a perda da propriedade do bem imóvel em que se configurou a exploração, independente de qualquer indenização, e a destinação para reforma agrária ou habitação popular, a depender de sua localização no meio urbano ou rural. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho busca, em um primeiro momento, realizar uma breve análise histórica do surgimento e desenvolvimento do conceito de propriedade privada, ao longo dos últimos séculos, na tradição europeia ocidental e também no Brasil, com suas peculiaridades locais. Em sequência, o texto ocupar-se-á de uma análise crítica da ideia tradicional decorrente do liberalismo filosófico e que reserva à terra um papel de mera propriedade particular e se discutirá as possibilidades de ampliação das situações autorizadoras da expropriação da terra a partir do precedente gerado pela Emenda 81. Na sequência, serão analisadas as relações tradicionais entre direito de propriedade privada e direitos humanos e a necessidade de readequação daqueles dois institutos. Por fim, em que pese a relevância e o avanço na proteção dos direitos humanos no Brasil, com o surgimento daquela medida, imprescindível, também, analisar os desafios e dificuldades, doravante, na efetivação daquela novel norma constitucional.
DA POSSIBILIDADE DO CONTROLE DAS DECISÕES DAS AGÊNCIAS REGULADORAS ATRAVÉS DO RECURSO HIERÁRQUICO IMPRÓPRIO
Authors: Júnior Wilson José Vinci
Published: September 2018

O presente artigo versa sobre a possibilidade de controle dos atos das agências reguladoras pelo Poder Executivo.
PELATIHAN DESAIN KEMASAN JENIS BOKS PRODUK CAKRAM PADAT BAGI LULUSAN SMA DAN SEDERAJAT DI KABUPATEN TANGERANG
Authors: Ramadhan Ali , Soemarsono Djoko
Published: September 2018

Packaging is known as product protection and can provide an identity to the product. Box packaging has been known as one of the packaging types that is able to provide security to the product. Currently, compact discs are products that still require packaging that can help in providing an identity. Through training that can provide knowledge and expertise in packaging box design, it is hoped that the community, especially high school graduates and their equivalents, may have new experience and understanding with respect to packaging design process that can be utilized for industrial purposes, especially those related with packaging design. Packaging design for compact discs can help provide an identity which distinguishes one compact disc product from another in the market.
MENUMBUHKAN KETERTARIKAN MEMBACA PADA ANAK MELALUI STORYTELLING
Authors: Hidajat Lanny
Published: September 2018

The purpose of this community service is to enhance the interest of young children in the elementary level to read by using storytelling. It is important to develop the love to read from early on since the mastery of reading skills has many benefits. In this community service, the committee performed storytelling to 75 third grade students at the elementary level. During the service, some data were collected to evaluate if storytelling could make the participants interested to read a given reading material. The collected data were answers to two questionnaires and a comprehension test. The results of the analysis showed that out of the 75 participants, 27 of them, actually had low interest in reading, eventually read the given reading material after watching the storytelling. In addition, all participants stated that they enjoyed the storytelling performance. These findings indicate that storytelling is potentially able to enhance the interest in reading, in particular in young children.
Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Covalent KDM5 Inhibitors
Authors: Vazquez-Rodriguez Saleta , Wright Miranda , Rogers Catherine , Cribbs Adam , Velupillai Srikannathasan , Philpott Martin , Lee Henry , Dunford James E. , Huber Kilian , Robers Matthew B. , Vasta Jim , Thezenas Marie-Laetitia , Bonham Sarah , Kessler Benedikt M. , Bennett James , Fedorov Oleg , Raynaud Florence , Donovan Adam , Blagg Julian , Bavetsias Vassilios , Oppermann Udo , Kawamura Akane , Brennan Paul
Published: September 2018

Histone lysine demethylase (KDMs) are involved in the dynamic regulation of gene expression and they play a critical role in several biological processes. Achieving selectivity over the different KDMs has been a major challenge for KDM inhibitor development. Here we report potent and selective KDM5 covalent inhibitors designed to target cysteine residues only present in the KDM5 sub-family. The covalent binding to the targeted proteins was confirmed by MS and time-dependent inhibition. Additional competition assays show that compounds were non 2-OG competitive. Target engagement and ChIP-seq analysis showed that the compounds inhibited the KDM5 members in cells at nano- to micromolar levels and induce a global increase of the H3K4me3 mark at transcriptional start sites.
ANALYSIS OF NURSING CARE TO USERS OF PERIPHERAL VENOUS ACCESS
Authors: Porto Alana Oliveira , Leal Carla Bianca De Matos , De Souza Dieslley Amorim , Santos Jéssica Lane Pereira
Published: September 2018

Objective: To analyze the nursing care provided to users of peripheral venous catheter. Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional study, performed at a mid-sized hospital situated in the high productive backcountry of Bahia, whose participants were surgical patients using peripheral venous catheters for more than 72 hours. Results: 103 patients were included; 15.5% of the bandages were dirty and/or wet, 40.8% had no date of insertion, 58.3% had no professional identification, 34.9% showed signs of infection, 50.4% did not have records on the chart and 33% presented bacterial growth. Conclusion: Nursing care to users of peripheral venous catheters has not been adequate, resulting in preventable complications when considering scientific recommendations for care with peripheral venous access.
Effects of some dormancy breaking methods on germination of jute (Corchorus olitorius L.)
Authors: KİTİŞ Yasin Emre , AKTAS KAYA Dudu
Published: September 2018

Corchorus olitorius L. is an annual plant that grows in temperate and tropical regions. Although this species is cultivated in some countries, in temperate regions, it is observed that it causes problems as a weed in summer crops. Jute shows resistance to germination even in favorable conditions. This situation is an obstruction for studies with this species, and cultivation process for farmers. On the other hand, in weed management, it is important to know the methods for removing dormancy to reduce the seed bank in the soil. In this study, the effect of some preliminary treatments to reduce dormancy in C. olitorius seeds was investigated. For this purpose, seeds were exposed to mechanical scarification, soaking in pure water (2 and 6 hours), application of sulfuric acid (98%; 5, 10 and 15 minutes), gibberellic acid (200, 400 and 600 ppm)  and microwave applications (30 and 60 second durations of dry, wet and afloat seeds). Pre-applied seeds were left to germinate in incubators set at 30 °C and germinated seeds were recorded for 10 days. As a result, the germination rate of the seeds in the control group remained at 4%. The highest germination rate (88%) was obtained from the mechanical abrasion of seed coat by sanding. This result suggests that inhibition of germination in this species is mainly due to the hard seed coat. Other applications except sanding were not much different from the control. Sanding is an easy and risk-free method for scientific research to be carried out with the related species, and the farmers can obtain maximum germination from the seeds of jute by this method.
Population estimation, distribution, and habitat preference of Irrawaddy dolphins Orcaella brevirostris (Owen in Gray, 1866) in the Brunei Bay, Malaysian waters
Authors: Mahmud Anisul Islam , Jaaman Saifullah Arifin , Muda Azmi Marzuki , Muhamad Hairul Masrini , Zhang Xuelei , Scapini Felicita
Published: September 2018

The population of Irrawaddy dolphins in Brunei Bay, Malaysia is currently under threat by anthropogenic activities. This study is aimed at contributing information on population size, group composition, spatial occurrence and habitat preferences of this dolphin species in the bay area. A total of 36 individuals (adults) of Irrawaddy dolphins were identified using dorsal fin photo match software (DARWIN) by undertaking 297.91 h of boat‐based dedicated surveys (April 2013 – October 2015). By using the mark–recapture open‐population parameterization, the estimated population size (adult) was 33 (95% CI = 28–39) with the apparent survival rate of 0.98 (0.89–0.99, SE = 0.01). Also, the recapture rate was 0.27 (0.14–0.45, SE = 0.07) and the estimated individual entry rate from super‐population was 0.15 (0.10–0.22, SE = 0.03). The estimated entire population size was 41 (95% CI = 36–49) including calves. The observed mean group size was 6 (SE = 0.66, range 1–18). Two hotspots were identified for dolphin occurrences near Lawas and Labuan Island at a sighting rate of 2.8–12.3 km‐2. The dolphins were encountered in the bay over the entire year with no seasonal differences. The observation of dolphin calves in the groups are a positive indicator that the dolphins are breeding successfully in the Bay area and provide hope that the population will remain stable or increase in number. The dolphins showed habitat preferences of sea depths (2 to 9.99 m), surface water temperature (29 to 31.99°C), and coastline distance (1.5 to 4.49 km). This study provides the first detailed information about Irrawaddy dolphins in the Brunei Bay, Malaysia, and may serve as a baseline for future comparisons. It can help researchers, conservationists, local marine park managers and policy makers to propose effective conservation and management plans in the Brunei Bay area.
Patterns of spatial distribution and migration phenology of common pochardsAythya ferinain the Western Palearctic: a ring‐recoveries analysis
Authors: Folliot Benjamin , Guillemain Matthieu , Champagnon Jocelyn , Caizergues Alain
Published: September 2018

We used ringed‐recoveries to assess: 1) the connectivity (movements of individuals) between the three putative flyways (north–west Europe, central Europe, south–west Asia) of common pochards in the Western Palearctic, 2) possible spatio‐temporal variations in the distribution of the species, and, 3) temporal evolution in spring and autumn migration dates. Based on winter counts of common pochards in the north–west European flyway, we distinguished three periods in the analyses (1960–1990, 1991–2000 and 2001–2016), which correspond to successive periods of population increase, peak and decline, respectively. Whatever the season (wintering or breeding) and period of ringing, large probabilities of ring‐recoveries outside the flyway of origin (ringing) were recorded, suggesting a high connectivity between the three putative flyways. There was a significant trend towards an earlier departure from the wintering area, and an eastward shift of spring recoveries over periods. In contrast, neither autumn/winter recovery locations, nor departure dates from the breeding area in Latvia and Russia changed over periods. The latter results do not support the hypothesis that short‐stopping (i.e. a reduction of fall migration distances/delaying of departure dates from the breeding area) could explain the observed decline of wintering common pochards in the north–west European flyway. Indirect recoveries support that large proportions of individuals wintering in western Europe may originate from the south–west Asia flyway and more particularly from a region in Siberia located in the Ob river catchment area. Considering trends in numbers for the three flyways together confirmed the “vulnerable” IUCN status of common pochard in the Western Palearctic as a whole, with a 35% decline over the last decade. The important connectivity between the northwest, central European and southwest Asian flyways call for considering such conservation problems at a much broader scale than the regional flyway.
PENGARUH PELARUT (ETIL BENZENA), PERBANDINGAN STYRENE BUTADIENE RUBBER (SBR) TERHADAP STIREN, DAN JUMLAH INISIATOR (BPO) PADA PEMBUATAN HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE (HIPS)
Authors: Wahyuni Dwi
Published: September 2018

High impact polystyrene (HIPS) is the widely used material now, and also for the aerospace material as a communication instrument system and an electrical insulation. In order to produce HIPS, there are a view method which can be executed. In this case, the research is executed by the copolymerization processes of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) solution in styrene. Variables which influence to the result properties (HIPS) are the SBR to styrene ratio, the solvent (ethyl benzene), the benzoyl peroxide initiator (BPO). The properties of the product are tensile strength, impact strength, softening point, melting point and the hardness. The result showed that the properties of the HIPS product was near of the HIPS high heat. The optimal processes condition was the solvent to the styrene monomer ratio was 0.05492, the SBR to the styrene ratio was 0.1236 and the BPO to the styrene ratio was 0,0003. The properties of the HIPS product were: the impact strength was (519-1215) N per cm, the tensil strength not more than was 106 N per cm, the elongation was (36-54) percent and the hardness was (65-69) shore A. This properties achieved at the mixing polymerization processes 4 scale in 11-12 hours, the early mixing at 4 scale 1 hours, the cutting chain 2 drops.
PENGATURAN SUDUT AZIMUTH ROKET RUM UNTUK OPERASI PELUNCURAN PADA KECEPATAN ANGIN DI ATAS 10 KNOT (AZIMUTH ANGLE’S SETTING OF ROCKET RUM FOR LAUNCH OPERATION AT WIND SPEED MORE THAN 10 KNOT)
Authors: Wibowo Heri Budi , Riyadl Ahmad , Nugroho Yudha Agung
Published: September 2018

RUM rocket is a rocket used in the payload competition among university students. The rocket is designed to bring a maximum payload of 1 kg to altitude of 600-1000 m and falls safely on a 500 m radius of the left and right rear of the center point of the launching pad of the conditions of wind speeds below 10 knots. In extreme circumstances where the wind speed is above 10 knots, the effect of speed and direction of wind to the stability of the rocket flight direction large enough to cause it to fall beyond the defined safety radius. The research aims to adjust azimuth setting of the rocket so that the fall of the rocket motor remains secure within the radius of the launch area. The study was conducted by testing a rocket RUM in extreme conditions (wind speed of 10-20 knots) with variations in shear-pin and azimuth angle. The test variables are the position of the fallen rocket motor. The results show that the wind direction and speed significantly affecting direction of rockets flight. The results show that rocket azimuth angle of 60 degrees with the direction of 90 degrees from the wind direction can make thea rocket falls on a secure area (within 500 m). ABSTRAKRoket RUM adalah roket untuk lomba muatan antar mahasiswa. Roket didisain membawa beban maksimum 1 kg dengan ketinggian 600-1000 m dan jatuh pada radius 500 m dari titik pusat peluncuran dengan kondisi kecepatan angin di bawah 10 knot. Dalam keadaan ekstrim dimana kecepatan angin di atas 10 knot, pengaruh kecepatan angin terhadap arah terbang roket menjadi besar sehingga dapat menyebabkan jatuhnya roket meleset di luar radius aman yang telah diitetapkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengatur sudut azimuth roket untuk mengatur jatuhnya motor roket sehingga tetap aman dalam radius area peluncuran. Penelitian dilakukan dengan melakukan pengujian roket RUM pada kondisi ekstrim (kecepatan angin 10-20 knot) dengan variasi penahan beban dan sudut azimuth. Hasil optimasi menunjukkan bahwa dengan menggunakan penahan beban dan pengaturan sudut azimuth roket 60 derajat dengan arah 90 derajat dari arah angin dapat membuat roket jatuh pada daerah aman peluncuran (500 m).
A Review of Live Survey Application: SurveyMonkey and SurveyGizmo
Authors: Abd Halim Maisaarah , Mohd Foozy Cik Feresa , Rahmi Isredza , Mustapha Aida
Published: September 2018

Live survey application is being used to get opinion from others. There are several types of live survey monkey that currently popular such as SurveyMonkey and Survey Gizmo. These live survey application will be compared in several types of features to identify which is suitable for education purpose. The comparison will be on the advantage and disadvantage of both applications, the security issues and solution on how to solve the issues. Three (3) phases involve in the research methodology such as searching, identify and the result of the comparison. The output of this paper is a comparison table that can be used for educational purpose.
Smart Indoor Home Surveillance Monitoring System Using Raspberry Pi
Authors: Han Keat Lee , Wen Chuah Chai
Published: September 2018

Internet of Things (IoTs) are internet computing devices which are connected to everyday objects that can receive and transmit data intelligently. IoTs allow human to interact and control everyday objects wirelessly to provide more convenience in their lifestyle. The Raspberry Pi is a small, lightweight and cheap single board computer that can fit on humanâ€™s palm. Security plays a big role in a home. People concern about security by preventing any intruders to enter their home. This is to prevent loss of privacy and assets. The closed-circuit television (CCTV) is one of the device used to monitor the secured area for any intruders. The use of traditional CCTV to monitor the secured area have three limitations, which are requiring a huge volume of storage to store all the videos regardless there are intruders or not, does not notify the users immediately when there are motions detected, and users must always check the CCTV recorded videos regularly to identity any intruders. Therefore, a smart surveillance monitoring system is proposed to solve this problem by detecting intruders and capturing image of the intruder. Notifications will also be sent to the user immediately when motions are detected. This smart surveillance monitoring system only store the images of the intruders that triggered the motion sensor, making this system uses significantly less storage space. The proposed Raspberry Pi is connected with a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor, a webcam and internet connection, the whole device can be configured to carry out the surveillance tasks. The objectives of this project are to design, implement and test the surveillance system using the Raspberry Pi. This proposed surveillance system provides the user with live stream of video feed for the user. Whenever a motion is detected by the PIR motion sensor, the web camera may capture an image of the intruder and alert the users (owners) through Short Message Service (SMS) and email notifications. The methodology used to develop this system is by using the object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) model.
Blockchain-Based Electronic Voting Protocol
Authors: Zheng Wei Clement Chan , Wen Chuah Chai
Published: September 2018

Current electronic voting protocol require a centralized system to control the whole procedure from ballot inputs to result outputs and election monitoring. Meanwhile, blockchain technology provide a decentralized system which open across the whole network of untrusted participants. Applying blockchain technology into electronic voting protocol through a proper architecture can instil characteristic such as data confidentiality, data integrity and data authenticity. In this paper, we going to discuss a proposed method on how to leverage the advantages from blockchain into electronic voting protocol. This blockchain-based electronic voting protocol promise to provide a secure electronic election process given the proposed system works. We implement a protocol using blockchain to turn election protocol into an automated control system without relying any single point of entity. Lastly, we discuss the characteristics of our proposed blockchain-based electronic voting protocol in this paper. However, there are also emerging challenges and limitations awaiting to overcome. This paper gives a comprehensive overview of our proposed protocol.
Data Model and Software Architecture for Business Process Model Generator
Authors: Kamenarov Ivaylo , Grigorova Katalina
Published: September 2018

This paper describes the internal data model for a business process generator. Business process models are stored in an Event-driven process chain notation that provides a natural way to link the individual elements of a process. There is a software architecture that makes it easy to communicate with users as well as external systems.
Penerapan Metode Partisipatori untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Bahasa Indonesia Kelas VI SDN 6 Tamanagung Kecamatan Cluring Kabupaten Banyuwangi Tahun Pelajaran 2016-2017
Authors: Rahayu Yulia Tri
Published: September 2018

Bahasa merupakan salah satu hasil kebudayaan yang harus dipelajari dan harus diajarkan. Dengan bahasa kebudayaan suatu bangsa dapat dibentuk, dibina dan dikembangkan serta dapat diturunkan kepada generasi-generasi mendatang. Pengajaran bahasa Indonesia pada hakikatnya merupakan salah satu  sarana mengupayakan suatu pengembangan dan pembinaan bahasa Indonesia secara terarah.  Oleh sebab itu melalui proses pengajaran bahasa diharapkan siswa mempunyai kemampuan yang memadai untuk dapat berbahasa Indonesia secara baik dan benar. Penulis ingin berpatipasi terhadap kemajuan belajar Bahasa Indonesia kelas VI.dengan memilih dari sekian banyak metode diantaranya adalah Penerapan Metode Partisipatori dan Metode Kerja Kelompok Upaya Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar  Bahasa Indonesuia   Kelas VI SDN 06 Tamanagung melalui metode ini siswa dituntut berperan aktif mengikuti penjelasan Guru ,diskusi,   kelompok, merangkum hasil diskusi Bahasa Indonesia,  membacakan hasil diskusi didepan kelas,mampu mengexpesikan berbahasa Indonesia dengan tepat ,siswa selalu  ingin meningkatkan terus pada pelajaran berikutnya secara antusias Siswa dianggap sebagai penentu keberhasilan belajar. Siswa sebagai subyek belajar. Dengan berpartisipasi aktif, siswa dapat menemukan hasil belajar. Guru hanya bersifat sebagai pemandu atau fasilitator. Selain itu, dengan metode kerja kelompok dapat meningkatkan kerjasama siswa dalam kelompok dan meningkatkan kemampuan bersosialisasi dengan temannya. Tujuan diadakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejuah mana peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa dalam pelajaran bahasa Indonesia dengan menerapkan metode partisipatori dan metode kerja kelompok.Penelitian tindakan ini dilakukan dalam 3 siklus. Dari hasil tindakan yang dilakukan terbukti dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dengan mencapai standar ideal. Dari 55% pada Siklus l, dapat meningkat pada siklus 2 menjadi 67,5 % dan siklus 3 mencapai 85 %,  secara klasikal telah mencapai ketuntasan. Hasil penelitian tindakan ini menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia dengan metode partispatori dan metode kerja kelompok efektif dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dengan ketuntasan mencapai 100 %. KataKunci: Metode Partisipatori, Kerja Kelompok, Prestasi belajar Bahasa Indonesia
Tra le Parrasie vocali selve, e le rupi Menalie
Authors: Morelli Michela
Published: September 2018

In 1820 in Perugia was inaugurated the sala arcadica della Colonia Augusta painted by Giovanni Monotti and Carlo Cencioni. The room, still preserved, was used as headquarters of Arcadians’ winter meetings and is a rare example of decoration directly inspired by the themes of the Arcadian Academy. A number of significant references to Arcadian traditions and rituals handed down by custom and by the writings of the Academy are discernible in the landscapes and in the ornamentations of the cycle of paintings. These paintings are also an important step in a long process that testifies an emerging taste for stanze a boschereccia and late Neoclassic landscape in Papal States as a way to affirm a shared cultural and artistic language.
Il «Parnaso de’ moderni artisti»: le collezioni artistiche di Ambrogio Uboldo
Authors: Carrea Paola
Published: September 2018

In March 1868, Vitaliano Crivelli and Giulio Sanpietro signed the appraisal of the Milanese banker Ambrogio Uboldo’s art collections, inherited by the future hospital located in his villa in Cernusco sul Naviglio: it was the beginning of an irreparable dispersion of works of art. Moving from that archival document, this essay aims to offer a virtual reconstruction of Uboldo’s gallery, also supported by the identification of a small number of the collection’s paintings. The range of subjects, art forms and genres (landscape and history paintings, portraits, sculptures and engravings) reflect the variety of relations established by the collector with the Milan art scene in the first half of the 19th century.
Transformation of Women Status through Self- Help Groups in Pudukkottai Block
Authors: Rameshkumar Dr. N.
Published: September 2018

The rural area peoples are mostly suffered of human life style because it is based on the reason of economic. The present study focused area of psychological, social and economic empowerment of women in Pudukkottai block specified rural area of Perungalur, Athanakottai, Varapur, Mullur and Vadavalam. It is; therefore, women need special attention to ensure their development and active participation in the decision-making process at home. It is also widely recognized that apart from managing household, bearing children, rural women bring income with productive activities ranging from traditional work in the fields to working in factories or running small and petty businesses. They have also proven that they can be better entrepreneurs and development managers in any kind of human development activities. The empowerment of women also considered as an active process enabling women to realize their full identity and power in all spheres of life. The empowerment of women is modified in our life with help of Self Help Groups in Pudukkottai area.
MEDRESE-TEKKE BÜTÜNLÜĞÜNDE YETİŞMİŞ BİR ÂLİM TİPİ: İMAM GAZZÂLÎ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: YILDIRIM Birol , KARAKUŞ Ahmet
Published: September 2018

Taklitten hoşlanmayan bir karaktere sahip olduğu anlaşılan Büyük Selçuklu Devleti’nin İslam âlimi, filozofu, mutasavvıfı ve Nizâmiye Medreselerinin müderrisi İmam Gazzâlî (v. 505/1111) kariyerinin en zirve noktasında “hastalık” ve “şüphecilik” diye nitelediği birkaç ay süren entelek-tüel bir krize girer. İmam Gazzâlî kendisini hakikati arama sürecine iten bu buhranlı süreçte duyulara deney ve akla dayanan bilgilerin gerçekliği konusunda derin bir şüpheye düşer. “Al-lah’ın kalbine attığı nur” sayesinde yeniden sağlığına kavuştuktan sonra, hakikati araştıranların kelamcılar, batıniler, filozoflar ve sufilerden oluşan dört gruptan ibaret olduğunu ifade ederek adı geçen düşünce sistemlerini bu konularda telif eser yazacak şekilde derinlemesine incelemeye başlar. Sonunda müellif en mükemmel yolu seçmiş olan, en makbul hayat tarzına ve en güzel ahlaka sahip olduklarına inandığı sufilerin yolunda karar kılar ve bu yol ile hakikate ulaşır. Müellif bu arayış sürecini alanında nadir bir eser olan ve el-Münkızu mine’d-dalâl ola-rak tanınan otobiyografik eserinde anlatır. Gazzalî’nin hayatındaki değişim kadar eser de çok önemlidir. Zira İslam dünyasında toplumsal yaşantının ayrıntılarını irdeleyen otobiyografik eserler oldukça azdır. İlahî emir ve yasaklara riayeti, Allah Teâlâ’nın rızasını kazanmayı kendile-rine hedef edinen, “kâl”den ziyade “hâl”e önem veren sufiler kendilerinden bahsetmekten özel-likle kaçınmışlardır. Bu meyanda yazılan eserler daha çok talebeleri tarafından yazılmış, hayat hikâyeleri teracim kitaplarında ve şuara tezkirelerinde yazılan bilgilerle günümüze ulaşmıştır. İşte biz bu çalışmamızda söz konusu eseri merkeze alarak İmam Gazzâlî’nin taklitten tahkike  “ilim”den “ayn”a giden süreçte zihin ve gönül dünyasında meydana gelen büyük deği-şimin izlerini süreceğiz. Bunu yaparken V/XI. yüzyıl İslam dünyasının inanç ve fikir hareketle-rini de nazara vermeye ve bu noktadan geleceğe ışık tutmaya çalışacağız.
DİNDAR DEĞİL MANEVİYATÇIYIM: POSTMODERN DİN BİLİMLERİNDE MANEVİYAT- DİNDARLIK TARTIŞMALARI
Authors: ALİCİ Mustafa
Published: September 2018

Öz:İnsan,
ruh gibi manevi, beden gibi maddi boyutu olan bir varlıktır. Bu iki unsura
karşı dindar insanlar, inanç sistemlerinde bir dizi psikolojik ve sosyolojik
kurum geliştirdiler.

               Günümüzde
bir kişinin maneviyat ve dindarlığını tanımlamaya ve tanımlamaya çalıştığı
postmodern söylem, postmodern kültürel ana akım anlamında değerlendirilebilir.
Bu konu birçok kültürel, felsefi ve dinsel bağlamda irdelenmiştir.

               Bu
makalede tenkitsel postmodern din bilimlerinin incelediği dindarlığın dışarıdan
tenkidi, maneviyatçılığın sübjektif dindarlık olarak önemi, klasik dini
kurumların eleştirisi gibi temel meseleleri ele alacağız.
Sexual Attitudes, Erotophobia, and Sociosexual Orientation Differ Based on Relationship Orientation
Authors: Balzarini Rhonda Nicole , Shumlich Erin , Kohut Taylor , Campbell Lorne
Published: September 2018

Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is an overarching term for relationship orientations that differ based on the degree to which consensual sexual and emotional needs are fulfilled outside of a dyad. Despite the diversity of CNM relationship orientations and growing research examining CNM, it is unclear whether the sexual attitudes, inclination to approach/avoid sexual stimuli (i.e., erotophobia-erotophilia), and sociosexuality differ among individuals who identify with distinct CNM relationships. Further, as the agreements made in CNM relationships permit for extradyadic relationships, important differences might emerge for CNM and monogamous individuals. A convenience sample (N = 641) of individuals who self-identified as monogamous (n = 447), open (n = 80), polyamorous (n = 62), or swinger (n = 52) provided ratings of their sexual attitudes, erotophobia-erotophilia, and sociosexuality. Results indicated that swingers had the most permissive and instrumental attitudes, were the most erotophilic, and were the most unrestricted sexually. Conversely, monogamists scored the lowest on these traits. No differences emerged between relationship orientations for attitudes towards communion and birth control. These findings have important implications for sexuality research because they reinforce the view that some underlying differences and similarities exist between monogamous and CNM individuals.