bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Konseling Kelompok Analisis Transaksional dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Komunikasi Interpersonal Mahasiswa
Authors: Permatasari Devi
Published: May 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektifan konseling kelompok analisis transaksional dalam meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi interpersonal pada mahasiswa bimbingan dan konseling (calon konselor). Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan eksperimen one-group pretest-postest dengan subjek 9 mahasiswa calon konselor yang teridentifikasi sebagai mahasiswa yang memiliki keterampilan komunikasi interpersonal rendah. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu skala keterampilan komunikasi interpersonal. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ada perbedaan tingkat keterampilan komunikasi interpersonal mahasiswa sebelum dan sesudah mendapatkan intervensi konseling kelompok analisis transaksional. Data tersebut dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji statistic Wilcoxon. Intervensi konseling kelompok analisis transaksional dapat meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi interpersonal mahasiswa calon konselor
A FALSIFICAÇÃO DO JORNAL CATÓLICO O SÃO PAULO: UMA ANÁLISE DA REAÇÃO MIDIÁTICA À EDIÇÃO MEA CULPA (1982)
Authors: Lanza Fábio , Neves Júnior José Wilson Assis , Rodrigues Raíssa Regina Brugiato
Published: May 2020

Este artigo analisa o processo de falsificação de uma edição do jornal católico O São Paulo (1982). Enfoca-se na posterior reação midiática desencadeada pelo ocorrido, que gerou 154 documentos de revistas e jornais. Utilizou-se a análise documental, com contribuições da análise de discurso, sob um prisma histórico-processual das matrizes de Karl Mannheim e Norbert Elias. Apreendeu-se a intenção, do grupo responsável pela falsificação, de manipular os leitores do jornal para a vigilância e rejeição aos “comunistas”, a reação midiática evidenciou a tentativa de cercear possibilidades de expressar-se de forma divergente ao cenário social e político da ditadura brasileira.
ENTREVISTA COM DURVAL MUNIZ DE ALBUQUERQUE JÚNIOR: AS VEREDAS SUBJETIVAS DE UM HISTORIADOR
Authors: Magalhães Valéria Barbosa de , Perelmutter Daisy
Published: May 2020

Formado em História pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Durval é hoje Professor Titular aposentado da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte e Professor Visitante da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, além de bolsista de produtividade do CNPq. Considerado um dos principais historiadores brasileiros da atualidade, seu itinerário acadêmico e solidez teórica têm balançado certezas e desafiado o entendimento da realidade do Nordeste, e, como decorrência, do Brasil. Trata-se de um pensador que também tem desconstruído premissas sobre o próprio fazer do historiógrafo.
The Consequences of Information Technology, Information Sharing and Supply Chain Integration, towards Supply Chain Performance and Firm Performance
Authors: Sundram Veera Pandiyan Kaliani , Chhetri Prem , Bahrin Atika Shamsul
Published: May 2020

This paper presents the concerns in manufacturing supply chain. Further this study investigates the role of information technology (IT) and information sharing (IS) in manufacturing supply chain and determines its impact towards supply chain integration (SCI), supply chain performance (SCP), and manufacturing firm performance (FP) in Malaysia. The theoretical framework was proposed for the study on the basis of existing literature. The study administered a survey questionnaire to collect data from manufacturing firms in Malaysia with 112 respondents. A multiple regression analysis is conducted to establish the relationship between IT, IS, SCI, and FP. The study finds that IT and sharing has significant positive effect towards and performance. Firms that use IT and practice IS across partners in the supply chain are more likely to integrate their internal and external value chain for better performance both within and across the manufacturing firms in the supply chain. This study can be of interest to the manufacturing industry as well as other industry practitioners interested in improving the performance of the organization and supply chain in total. For supply chain practitioners, this results indicate that the firms should adopt IT and IS practices to strategically improve SCI. This in turn will also improve the supply chain network and firm’s performance. This study employs a newly developed framework which depicts the causal relationship between IT, IS, SCI, Supply Chain Performance, and FP in Malaysia. Furthermore, it closes a gap in existing literature by examining the effect IT and communication (ICT) practices toward manufacturing firms’ performance and SCP in a single setting. In addition, the current study attempted to construct a model which would estimate and interpret SCP and FP simultaneously, and to evaluate this model in an empirical fashion.
The Effect of Periwinkle Shell Ash Mixed with Cement on Water Absorption and Shrinkage of Lateritic Block
Authors: Antia Mfon Ekanem , Ajiero Ikenna Reginald , Anih Paul Chuks
Published: May 2020

The aim of the study is to examine the effect of periwinkle shell ash (PSA) blended with cement on the water absorption and shrinkage of lateritic blocks. The objectives that would help achieve the stated aim are to investigate the water absorption and shrinkage properties of lateritic blocks blended with periwinkle shell ash/cement. The following methods were used during the research: sedimentation test, standard proctor test, Atterberg’s limit test, smell and Nibble tests. Specific gravity of PSA, bulk density and porosity of PSA were carried out. 5 % of the cement and percentage replacement levels of 0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, 40 % and 50 % of cement with PSA were used for block production. 21 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm blocks were moulded, cured and subjected to water absorption and shrinkage tests. Data were collected and analysed using graphs, correlation and regression analyses. Result shows that percentage water absorption for replacement levels 0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 % were 12.08 %, 16.38 %, 18.21 %, 19.95 %. Again, from 0 % replacement to 30 % replacement of cement with PSA, the linear shrinkage increased from 1.5 mm to 2.8 mm. It implies that up to 30 %, the maximum crack the block could form is 2.8 mm, whereas the maximum allowable crack width for walling materials is 3.0 mm. Therefore, percentage replacement of up to 30 % is recommended for use in lateritic block.
Beurteilung der Versorgungslage von Milchkühen in der frühen Laktation anhand der Milchinhaltsstoffe
Authors: Ornetsmüller Karin , Gruber Leonhard , Horn Marco , Zollitsch Werner
Published: May 2020

Da sich die Einschätzung der Versorgungslage von Milchkühen in der Praxis oft schwierig gestaltet, wird dafür seit einigen Jahren eine grafische Darstellung auf Basis des Milcheiweiß- und Harnstoffgehaltes als Management-Tool verwendet. Dabei stellt sich die Frage, wie gut die Beurteilungen dieser sogenannten 9-Felder-Tafel und ihrer aktualisierten Form, der 6-Felder-Tafel, mit der tatsächlichen Protein- und Energieversorgungslage übereinstimmen. Um dies zu ermitteln, wurden Daten aus einem Fütterungsversuch in die Felder-Tafeln eingeordnet und mithilfe eines Chi-Quadrat-Anpassungstests, der Berechnung von Sensitivität, Spezifität sowie der Likelihood-Ratios auf die Zuverlässigkeit der Einschätzung hin überprüft. Eine Optimalversorgung wurde für den Bereich einer Aufnahme von ±10 % des Tagesbedarfs angenommen. Dabei konnte innerhalb der ersten zehn Laktationswochen die 6-Felder-Tafel mit 27,6 % korrekten Einschätzungen etwas bessere Ergebnisse erzielen als die 9-Felder-Tafel mit 17,2 %. Die Sensitivität reichte bei der 9-Felder-Tafel von 0,00 bis 0,50, bei der 6-Felder-Tafel von 0,00 bis 0,56. Ergänzend wurden die falschen Beurteilungen mit ihrer tatsächlichen Einordnung verglichen. Dabei konnte festgestellt werden, dass sich diese häufig nicht in den angrenzenden Feldern befinden, weshalb eine Adaptierung der Grenzwerte zu keiner wesentlichen Verbesserung der Zuverlässigkeit führt. Aufgrund gravierender Fehleinschätzungen können beide Felder-Tafeln nicht für eine Verwendung zur Einzeltierbeurteilung in der Praxis empfohlen werden.
Google Street View image predicts car accident risk
Authors: Kita-Wojciechowska Kinga , Kidziński Łukasz
Published: May 2020

Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death worldwide. Proper estimation of car accident risk is critical for the appropriate allocation of resources in healthcare, insurance, civil engineering and other industries. We show how images of houses are predictive of car accidents. We analyse 20,000 addresses of insurance company clients, collect a corresponding house image using Google Street View and annotate house features such as age, type and condition. We find that this information substantially improves car accident risk prediction compared to the state-of-the-art risk model of the insurance company and could be used for price discrimination. From this perspective, the public availability of house images raises legal and social concerns, as they can be a proxy of ethnicity, religion and other sensitive data.
New strategies for the control of infectious and parasitic diseases in blood donors: the impact of pathogen inactivation methods
Authors: Galli Luca , Bruschi Fabrizio
Published: May 2020

Around 70 infectious agents are possible threats for blood safety.

The risk for blood recipients is increasing because of new emergent agents like West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya viruses, or parasites such as Plasmodium and Trypanosoma cruzi in non-endemic regions, for instance.

Screening programmes of the donors are more and more implemented in several Countries, but these cannot prevent completely infections, especially when they are caused by new agents.

Pathogen inactivation (PI) methods might overcome the limits of the screening and different technologies have been set up in the last years.

This review aims to describe the most widely used methods focusing on their efficacy as well as on the preservation integrity of blood components.
Micro-macro transition for numerical simulation of submerged membrane bioreactor
Authors: Dessislava Moutafchìeva , Veselin Iliev
Published: May 2020

The objective of this work is numerical simulation of the membrane by direct analysis at micro, meso and macro level. This approach includes first a defining and modeling of a basic structural unit, after that simulation of a fragment as a representative element of the membrane structure. Then the results obtained to transfer for the entire membrane module and finally modeling of the membrane as porous media with calculated permeability. The numerical simulation was done with Ansys CFX, using the Darcy’s equation for flow through porous media with configuration of the membrane and second order backward Euler transient scheme for solving the Navier-Stokes equations.

The permeability of the membrane is determined at a micro and macro level by computer simulation for different fluids, which allows to evaluating the influence of the viscosity on the flow passing through the membrane. This micro-macro approach is quite efficient and cost-effective because it saves time and requires less computer capacity and allows direct analysis of the complex structure of the membrane modules.
Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles mediated by culture filtrate of lactic acid bacteria, characterization and antifungal activity
Authors: Matei Adrian , Matei Sorin , Matei Gabi-Mirela , Cogălniceanu Gina , Cornea Călina Petruța
Published: May 2020

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are nanomaterials obtained by nanotechnology and due to their antimicrobial properties have a major importance in the control of various species of bacteria, fungi and viruses, with applications in medicine, cosmetics or food industry. The goal of the paper was to present the results of the research carried out on rapid extracellular biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles mediated by culture filtrate of lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus sp. strain LCM5 and to assess the antimicrobial activity. Analysis of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrographs evidenced that the size of AgNPs synthesized using culture filtrates of lactic acid bacteria strain LCM5 ranged between 3 and 35 nm diameter, with an average particle size of 13.84±4.56 nm. AgNPs presented a good dispersion, approximately spherical shape, with parallel stripes certifying crystal structure. Frequency distribution revealed that preponderant dimensions of biosynthesized AgNPs were below 20 nm (94%). Antimicrobial activity of AgNPs was variable depending on both species and group of test microorganisms (bacteria or fungi) involved. Diameter of growth inhibition zone of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus ochraceus caused by silver nanoparticles synthesized by lactic acid bacteria strain LCM5 were similar (12.39 ± 0.61mm and 12.86 ± 0.78 mm) but significant stronger inhibition was registered against Penicillium expansum (15.87 ± 1.01mm). The effectiveness of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles was more pronounced against Gram-negative bacteria Chromobacterium violaceum with larger zone of inhibition (18 ± 0.69 mm diameter) when compared to those from fungi. Results recommend the silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using culture filtrate of the lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus sp. strain LCM5 for biotechnological purposes, as promising antimicrobial agents.
Phenolic composition of some Tunisian medicinal plants associated with anti-proliferative effect on human breast cancer MCF-7 cells
Authors: Najjaa Hanen , Abdelkarim Ben Arfa , Doria Enrico , Boubakri Abdelbasset , Trabelsi Najla , Falleh Hanen , Tlili Hajer , Neffati Mohamed
Published: May 2020

Plants have been seen to possess the potential to be excellent biological matrices to serve as a basis for investigating the presence of promising therapeutic agents for cancer treatment. Several successful anti-cancer medicines - or their analogues - nowadays in use are plant derived and many more are under clinical trials. Under current circumstances, the purpose of this work was to test aqueous and ethanolic extracts of five aromatic and medicinal plants from arid zones on some tumor cell lines. These plants, Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng, Crithmum maritimum (L.) Spreng, Hammada scoparia (Pomel) Iljin, Retama raetam (Forssk.) and Zizyphus lotus (L.) Desf., widely used in Tunisian ethnomedicine, were assessed for their phenolic compounds, antioxidants and anticancer activities in aqueous and ethanol extracts. Total polyphenols, flavonoid and tannin contents were determined colorimetrically and some of these molecules were identified using RP-HPLC. A significant difference on phenolic contents and composition were found among the investigated plants. Cymbopogon schoenanthus was the richest in phenolic compounds (approx. 72%) with quercetine-3-o-rhamnoside (approx. 33%) as main contributor. For all the tested plants, the highest antioxidant capacity was detected in the ethanolic extracts rather than in the aqueous ones. The highest antiproliferative potential was observed for the ethanolic extracts. Hammada scoparia, Retama raetam and Zizyphus lotus exhibited important antiproliferative effect that reached 67% at a 1% extract concentration. Taken together, the present study supports the potential development of chemotherapeutic agents from, at least, four of the five studied Tunisian ethnomedicinal plants.
Does sexual orientation of bullying target influence bystander response?
Authors: Meglich Patricia , Porter Tracy , Day Nancy
Published: May 2020

The Bystander Intervention Model (BIM) is applied to explore how bystanders to workplace bullying assess situations and choose responses based on the (female) target’s sexual orientation. We investigate how attitudes of homophobia and amnestic heterosexism (AH) affect these responses. Vignettes of workplace mistreatment against lesbian, female bisexuals, or female heterosexual targets were randomly presented to respondents, who were asked to assess the degree of “mistreatment” they perceive, their feelings of personal responsibility, and their anticipated responses. Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. Regardless of levels of homophobia or AH, respondents report less active intervention when the target is lesbian compared to bisexual or heterosexual females. Respondents do not distinguish between conditions in clarity or severity of bullying. However, those higher in homophobia and AH feel less personal responsibility and are less likely to intervene when the target is lesbian.
The comparative analysis of the industrial relations systems in Europe
Authors: Gardawski Juliusz , Towalski Rafał
Published: May 2020

This article aims to quantify the institutional similarities between industrial relations systems in 11 Central and Eastern European countries (CEE11), on the one hand and each of the four models of capitalism in Western Europe identified by Amable [2003], on the other hand. The comparative analysis was performed on the basis of six variables. Three of them represent inputs or institutional determinants of industrial relations. Another three variables represent outputs or the labor market performance. For each variable, the similarity coefficients between CEE11 countries and four reference EU15 economies representing Western European models of capitalism were calculated. Based on these coefficients, the hexagons of similarity were built.

The analyses led us to some general observations. In 2005, most of the countries in the region developed industrial relations systems similar to the continental model, what can be interpreted as a strategy to meet the requirements imposed on these countries in the process of European integration. After accession, most of the countries abandoned “social partnership” ship and started the cruises to the Anglo-Saxon model.
Fifteen years of Poland’s membership of the European Union: Poland’s participation in the internal market for services
Authors: Szypulewska-Porczyńska Alina , Suska Magdalena
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this article is to examine the changes that have occurred after Poland’s integration into the European Union (EU) internal market for services after 2004 considering the legal changes adopted in the EU relating to the free movement of services, namely, the Service Directive. An examination of the Directive’s outcome and the development of the market integration process permit the conclusion that the changes in regulatory trade barriers have had a relatively limited impact on the changes that have occurred in EU–Polish ties concerning services trade. These were predominantly shaped by structural and macroeconomic factors. From an analysis of the structure of Poland’s services trade, a picture emerges of a deepening asymmetry between the exports and imports sides of Poland’s participation in the internal market.
Cyclooxygenase-2 as a biomarker with diagnostic, therapeutic, prognostic, and predictive relevance in small animal oncology
Authors: Szweda Marta , Rychlik Andrzej , Babińska Izabella , Pomianowski Andrzej
Published: May 2020

In canine and feline populations, the number of neoplasm cases continues to increase around the world. Attempts are being made in centres of research to identify new biomarkers that speed up and improve the quality of oncological diagnostics and therapy in human and animal tumour patients. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is a promising biomarker with increasing relevance to human oncology, but as yet with less application in veterinary oncology. The expression of COX-2 increases significantly during pathological processes involving inflammation, pain or fever. It is also overexpressed in humans presenting various types of tumours and in selected types of tumours in animals, particularly in dogs. This article discusses the expression of COX-2 in canine and feline tumours, the importance of COX-2 as a biomarker with diagnostic, therapeutic, prognostic and predictive relevance in oncology, and the clinical significance of inhibiting COX-2 overexpression in tumours.
Parasitological monitoring of European bison (Bison bonasus) from three forests of north-eastern Poland between 2014 and 2016
Authors: Krzysiak Michał K. , Demiaszkiewicz Aleksander W. , Larska Magdalena , Tomana Jarosław , Anusz Krzysztof
Published: May 2020

Introduction

Common parasites of the European bison include gastro-intestinal and pulmonary nematodes, liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica), tapeworms, and protozoa of the genus Coccidia. This study compared the extensiveness and intensities of European bison parasitic invasions in three north-eastern Polish forests in different seasons and queried the role of parasitological monitoring in sanitary and hygienic control of feeding places.

Material and Methods

Faecal samples were collected in the Białowieża, Knyszyńska, and Borecka Forests between 2014 and 2016, as were some from an area neighbouring the Białowieża Forest outside the Natura 2000 protected area. Parasites were detected in individual samples with the flotation, decanting and Baermann methods.

Results

The eggs of Trichostrongylidae, Aonchotheca sp., Nematodirus sp., Strongyloides spp., Trichuris sp., Moniezia spp., and Fasciola hepatica; the larvae of Dictyocaulus viviparus; and the oocytes of Eimeria spp. were identified. Significant variation in invasion intensity and diversity was seen by origin and season. The relationships were assessed first by univariable tests and next multivariately, when origin and season emerged as the major risk factors for exposure to most of the parasites.

Conclusion

The differences in the level of parasitic infection between the forests did not have implications for its sufficiency to cause clinical symptoms. However, the associations and risk factors found enable the necessary preventive measures to be taken to protect the E. bison from exposure or decrease the risks. Additionally, parasitological monitoring is appropriate as the method of sanitary and hygienic control of European bison winter feeding places. Threats to public health through adventitious invasions by zoonotic factors such as F. hepatica have been identified.
Porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus induces cell-cycle arrest through the DNA damage-signalling pathway
Authors: Luo Yi-Ran , Zhou Shu-Ting , Yang Liang , Liu Yuan-Ping , Jiang Sheng-Yao , Dawuli Yeliboli , Hou Yi-Xuan , Zhou Tian-Xing , Yang Zhi-Biao
Published: May 2020

Introduction

Porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) infection causes watery diarrhoea, vomiting, anorexia, and weight loss, especially among neonatal piglets, inflicting on them morbidity and mortality potentially reaching 90%–100%. Despite it being known that certain mammalian cell phases are arrested by PEDV, the mechanisms have not been elucidated, and PEDV pathogenesis is poorly understood. This study determined the effect of an epidemic PEDV strain on cell cycle progression.

Material and Methods

We observed the effect of the PEDV SHpd/2012 strain on an infected Vero cell cycle through flow cytometry and Western blot, investigating the interrelationships of cell-cycle arrest, the DNA damage–signalling pathway caused by PEDV and the phosphorylation levels of the key molecules Chk.2 and H2A.X involved upstream and downstream in this pathway.

Results

PEDV induced Vero cell-cycle arrest at the G1/G0 phase. The phosphorylation levels of Chk.2 and H2A.X increased with the prolongation of PEDV infection, and no significant cell-cycle arrest was observed after treatment with ATM or Chk.2 inhibitors. The proliferation of PEDV was also inhibited by treatment with ATM or Chk.2 inhibitors.

Conclusion

PEDV-induced cell-cycle arrest is associated with activation of DNA damage–signalling pathways. Our findings elucidate the molecular basis of PEDV replication and provide evidence to support further evaluation of PEDV pathogenesis.
Negation Polarizes Agreement Dynamics During Sentence Comprehension
Authors: Huette Stephanie
Published: May 2020

In a forced-choice mouse-tracking paradigm, true and false statements (ranging from very true, to ambiguous, to very false) were tested in both affirmative and negated forms. Replicating prior research, mouse trajectories reveal subtle differences in a continuum of true to false statements. However, negation modifies this process, particularly for very true statements (i.e. Bread is not made from sand). The mouse trajectories were more curved with negated sentences, with end-points of the continuum of truth (very true and very false statements) having the greatest area under the curve. The proposed explanation is the pragmatic meaning of a negated statement such as “Gummie bears are not alive” is infelicitous, whereas a true statement “People live on Earth” is felicitous. This study reveals the online dynamics of processing these statements and possible confusion, particularly when very true statements contain a negation.
The Typology of Travels in Pristina in Relation to Purpose, Time and Distance
Authors: Humolli Fitim , Çinaj Nevila , Kelmendi Naim
Published: May 2020

Similar to most cities in Europe/the world, Kosovo also faces the problem of urban mobility, which is characterised by congestion. The most concerning problems are: waste of time, money, energy consumption, environmental problems and others. They arise due to the imbalanced state of using urban mobility in Pristina (Prishtinë), while eco-travels are minor. In order to reduce these problems, this paper aimed to examine the current situation of urban mobility in Pristina by analysing the mobility indicators of cars, trains, buses, bicycles and walking, in relation to purpose, distance and time. The research methodology was the direct survey method conducted with the citizens of Pristina and daily immigrants over a week. The results of the survey showed that 44% of the participants used cars for travelling, while other transportation alternatives (soft and eco-transport) were limited and problematic. In the absence of institutional practices for collecting periodic data, the results of this study will not only contribute in filling the information gap, but also will properly address the needs for transportation planning in Pristina and design objectives for a multimodal transportation strategy in this city to lessen the negative impacts of the aforementioned problems and increase travel facilities.
An Analysis of the Culinary Tourism Experience between Gender Groups in Iran
Authors: Movahed Ali , Ghasemi Moslem , Gholamalifard Nasrin
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of culinary tourism experience between gender groups in Iranian culinary education tours. The research sample was randomly selected from 50 foreign tourists who participated in Persian Food Torus Institute’s culinary tours during four months. Kim et al. (2012) model of Memorable Tourism Experiences (MTEs) is used to design the research questionnaire and data. The results show that there is a significant difference in women’s desire for enjoyment, sense of freedom, power and refreshment rather than men. But in terms of novelty, local culture, meaningfulness, and knowledge gained for both men and women, it was no difference.
Spatial-Temporal Dynamics Land Use/Land Cover Change and Flood Hazard Mapping in the Upstream Citarum Watershed, West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Yulianto Fajar , Suwarsono  , Nugroho Udhi Catur , Nugroho Nunung Puji , Sunarmodo Wismu , Khomarudin Muhammad Rokhis
Published: May 2020

This study presents the information on the dynamics of changes in land use/land cover (LULC) spatially and temporally related to the causes of flooding in the study area. The dynamics of LULC changes have been derived based on the classification of Landsat imagery for the period between 1990 and 2016. Terrain surface classification (TSC) was proposed as a micro-landform classification approach in this study to create flood hazard assessment and mapping that was produced based on the integration of TSC with a probability map for flood inundation, and flood depth information derived from field observation. TSC as the micro-landform classification approach was derived from SRTM30 DEM data. Multi-temporal Sentinel-1 data were used to construct a pattern of historical inundation or past flooding in the study area and also to produce the flood probability map. The results of the study indicate that the proposed flood hazard mapping (FHM) from the TSC as a micro-landform classification approach has the same pattern with the results of the integration of historical inundation or previous floods, as well as field investigations in the study area. This research will remain an important benchmark for planners, policymakers and researchers regarding spatial planning in the study area. In addition, the results can provide important input for sustainable land use plans and strategies for mitigating flood hazards.
Significance of nuclear factor - kappa beta activation on prostate needle biopsy samples in the evaluation of Gleason score 6 prostatic carcinoma indolence
Authors: Zupancic Marko , Pospihalj Boris , Cerovic Snezana , Gazic Barbara , Drev Primoz , Hocevar Marko , Perhavec Andraz
Published: May 2020

Background

The goal of our study was to find out whether the immunohistochemical expression of nuclear factor-kappa beta (NF-κB) p65 in biopsy samples with Gleason score 3 + 3 = 6 (GS 6) can be a negative predictive factor for Prostate cancer (PCa) indolence.

Patients and methods

Study was conducted on a retrospective cohort of 123 PCa patients with initial total PSA ≤ 10 ng/ml, number of needle biopsy specimens ≥ 8, GS 6 on biopsy and T1/T2 estimated clinical stage who underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and whose archived formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) prostate needle biopsy specimens were used for additional immunohistochemistry staining for detection of NF-κB p65. Both cytoplasmic and nuclear NF-κB p65 expression in biopsy cores with PCa were correlated with postoperative pathological stage, positive surgical margins, GS and biochemical progression of disease.

Results

After follow-up of 66 months, biochemical progression (PSA ≥ 0.2 ng/ml) occurred in 6 (5.1%) patients, 3 (50%) with GS 6 and 3 (50%) with GS 7 after radical prostatectomy. Both cytoplasmic and nuclear NF-κB p65 expressions were not significantly associated with pathological stage, positive surgical margin and postoperative GS. Patients with positive cytoplasmic NF-kB reaction had significantly more frequent biochemical progression than those with negative cytoplasmic NF-kB reaction with PSA 0.2 ng/ml as cutoff point (p = 0.015) and a trend towards more biochemical progression with PSA ≥ 0.05 ng/ml as cutoff point (p = 0.068).

Conclusions

Cytoplasmic expression of NF-κB is associated with more biochemical progression and might be an independent prognostic factor for recurrence-free survival (RFS), but further studies including larger patient cohorts are needed to confirm these initial results.
Multi-objectives Optimal Scheduling in Smart Energy Hub System with Electrical and Thermal Responsive Loads
Authors: Chamandoust Heydar , Derakhshan Ghasem , Hakimi Seyed Mehdi , Bahramara Salah
Published: May 2020

In this study, multi-objective optimal scheduling of smart energy Hub system (SEHS) in the day ahead is proposed. A SEHS is comprising of interconnected energy hybrid system infrastructures such as electrical, thermal, wind, solar, natural gas and other fuels to supply many types of electrical and thermal loads in a two-way communication platform. All objectives in this paper, are minimized and consist of 1) operation cost and emission polluting in generation side, 2) loss of energy supply probability (LESP) in demand side, and 3) deviation of electrical and thermal loads with the optimal level of electrical and thermal profile in the day ahead. The third objective to flatten electrical and thermal demand profile using Demand Side Management (DSM) by the optimal shifting of electrical and thermal shiftable loads (SLs) is proposed. Also, stochastic modelling of renewable energy sources (RESs) and electrical and thermal loads by Monte Carlo technique is modelled. Using GAMS optimization software, proposed approach by ε -constraint method for obtaining to non-dominated Pareto solutions of objectives is implemented. Moreover, by the decision-making method, the best solution of non-dominated Pareto solutions is selected. Finally, two case studies and sensitivity analysis in case studies for confirmation of the proposed approach are analysed.
Do We Care about Going Green? Measuring the Effect of Green Environmental Awareness, Green Product Value and Environmental Attitude on Green Culture. An Insight from Nigeria
Authors: Ogiemwonyi Osarodion , Harun Amran Bin , Alam Mohammad Nurul , Othman Bestoon Abdulmaged
Published: May 2020

As the environment continues to aggravate, it has become a purposeful public concern in developed countries and has recently stirred developing countries to join the green movement. Hence, this study examines green environmental awareness, green product value and environmental attitude by applying the measurement of effects on green culture. The study applied a quantitative research approach where a cross-sectional survey designed with 267 respondents’ green consumer who lived in the urban area of Abuja and employed partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS3 to examine the developed path model. The results indicated that all constructs were empirically supported showing significant impact on green culture while examining direct relationships. The resulting (Q2) value is larger than zero (0) in the path model, this specifies that exogenous constructs have a good index for predictive relevance on the endogenous construct being investigated. Among the construct, awareness is the most important predictor and green product value tends to show a modest impact on environmental attitude. The study suggests that policymakers should place emphasis on environmental values to boost environmental awareness among young consumers in the process of making purchases. Specifically, environmental attitude was found to have full mediation on the relationship between green product value and green culture. However, no mediation occurs in the relationship between environmental awareness and green culture. The study concluded that awareness regarding going green activism in Nigeria among young consumers is still a matter of concern despite its impact and therefore, practitioners and collaborators in the green industry need to apply aggressive efforts to achieve this pathway, to ensure the design and implementation of effective policies that will promote going green and enhance the green circular economy.
Geography of research on post-socialist cities: a bibliometric approach
Authors: Bajerski Artur
Published: May 2020

The main aim of the article is to investigate the spatial structure of international research on post-socialist cities. The analysis is based on data derived from the Scopus database (2001–2018) and includes issues such as the publication dynamics, structure of authors (with regard to cities and countries), main publishing ‘channels’, as well as networks in ‘producing’ knowledge on post-socialist cities. The analyses conducted primarily lead to a general conclusion about the high spatial concentration of these studies in the scientific centres of Central and Eastern Europe. On a more detailed dimension, however, analyses show a significant diversity in both the publication channels used by researchers and the co-citation networks. On this basis, a conclusion is made about the occurrence of the problem of introversions in research on post-socialist cities on an international scale, which is a broader concept than the Anglo-American dominance discussed for at least two decades.
Arca Buddha Perunggu dari Sulawesi
Authors: Oey-Blom Jessy
Published: May 2020

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Limbah Cangkang Moluska dari Situs Gua Babi: Kajian Model Subsistensi
Authors: Aziz Fadhila Arifin
Published: May 2020

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Fenomena Klasik Pada Tinggalan Arkeologis di Prawoto (Suatu Kajian Pendahuluan)
Authors: Inagurasi Libra Hari
Published: May 2020

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Pandangan Masyarakat Jawa tentang Perkawinan dari Masa Jawa Kuna Hingga Kini
Authors: Susetyo Sukawati
Published: May 2020

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Geologi Situs Muara Betung Kecamatan Ulu Musi, Kabupaten Lahat, Provinsi Sumatera Selatan
Authors: S. Intan M. Fadhlan
Published: May 2020

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Temuan Fosil Polen pada Sedimen di Dasar Perairan Danau Cangkuang
Authors: S. Arfian
Published: May 2020

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Resolusi Konflik Pemanfaatan Sumber Daya Arkeologi di Indonesia: Suatu Kerangka Konseptual
Authors: Sulistyanto Bambang
Published: May 2020

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Permukiman di Lingkungan Biaro (Studi Terhadap Biaro Mangaledang, Padang Lawas
Authors: Susetyo Sukawati
Published: May 2020

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Kehidupan Manusia Modern Awal di Indonesia: Sebuah Sintesa Awal
Authors: Simanjuntak Truman
Published: May 2020

Abstract. The Life of Early Modern Human in Indonesia: A Preliminary Synthesis. The Late Pleistocene period or, in broader sense, the second half of the Upper Pleistocene, was in general related to the emergence and development of Early Modern Human (EMH) in Indonesia. Archaeological evidences have more or less confirmed their existence - with records of their unique behavior - within the period. In spite of the still obscure date of their initial occupation, the available radiometry dating reveals that this early Homo sapiens had inhabited Indonesia, and Southeast Asia in general, at least since ca. 45 kya up to the end of the Ice Age. Some of the most prominent behavior phenomena, which distinct modern human to early men's behavior who inhabited Indonesia since millions of years previously, are: (I) exploitation of wider geographical area within the archipelago; (2) change of activity orientation from open-air areas to natural niches, such as caves and rock shelters; (3) development of lithic technology that produced flake tools, replacing the chopper/chopping tool groups; and (4) more advanced and diverse systems of subsistence with more varied animals to hunt. The entire phenomena of behavior are the main focus of this paper. Abstrak. Rentang waktu Plestosen Akhir atau paruh kedua Plestosen Atas pada umumnya merupakan periode yang mengait dengan kemunculan dan perkembangan Manusia Modern Awal (MMA) di Indonesia. Bukti-bukti arkeologi sedikit banyaknya telah meyakinkan keberadaannya, berikut rekaman perilakunya yang khas, dalam periode tersebut. Terlepas dari pertanggalan kolonisasi awal yang belum diketahui pasti dari manusia modern awal ini, pertanggalan radiometri yang tersedia menampakkan bahwa mereka telah menghuni Indonesia, dan Asia Tenggara pada umumnya, paling tidak sejak sekitar 45 ribu tahun lalu hingga akhir kala Plestosen.Beberapa fenomena perilaku yang paling menonjol, yang membedakannya dari perilaku manusia purba yang mendiami Indonesia sejak jutaan tahun sebelumnya, adalah: (1) ekploitasi geografi yang semakin luas di kepulauan; (2) perubahan lokasi hunian dari bentang alam terbuka ke relung-relung alam seperti gua dan ceruk; (3) pengembangan teknologi litik yang menghasilkan alat-alat serpih menggantikan alat-alat yang tergolong kelompok kapak perimbas/penetak; dan (4) sistem mata pencaharian yang lebih maju dan beragam dengan eksploitasi lingkungan (flora dan fauna) yang lebih bervariasi. Keseluruhan fenomena perilaku tersebut akan menjadi pokok bahasan tulisan ini.
The Role of Bhima at Candi Sukuh: As Represented by a Number of Reliefs
Authors: Santiko Hariani
Published: May 2020

Abstract. Bhima figure is represented in a number of reliefs at the complex of Candi Sukuh. It is found in the Bhimaswarga episodes depicted on the wall of Kyai Sukuh temple, a small temple in front of the main temple of Sukuh. A fragment of the same story is also depicted in a Kala-mrga arch. A fragment of the Sudamala illustrating Bhima s attacks on a demon, is depicted on a slab of stone, and another unidentified reliefs of Bhima scattered in the courtyard of Sukuh. From the comparative study of the artefactual data with the textual data, I presume that Bhima was worshipped as a mediator between god Siwa and men who wanted to get their final release (moksa). Bhima s role as the saviour of men is found in the story of Bhimaswarga. In the final episode of Bhimaswarga-reliefs, Bhima is given a bottle of amrta by Siwa. Abstrak. Peranan Bhima di Candi Sukuh. Tokoh Bhima digambarkan dalam sejumlah relief di Kompleks Percandian Sukuh. Tokoh ini dijumpai pada episode-episode ceritera Bhimaswarga yang dipahatkan pada dinding Candi Kyai Sukuh, yaitu sebuah kuil kecil di muka kuil utama Candi Sukuh. Fragmen dari cerita yang sama juga ditemukan di gerbang Kala-mrga. Selain itu, ditemukan pula fragmen ceritera Sudamala yang menggambarkan Bhima menyerang tokoh iblis di sebuah papan batu, sedangkan sejumlah relief Bhima lainnya yang belum dikenali asal ceriteranya ditemukan tersebar di halaman Kompleks Percandian Sukuh. Berdasarkan studi banding antara data artefaktual dan data tekstual penulis meyakini bahwa tokoh Bhima dipuja sebagai perantara antara Dewa Siwa dan orang-orang yang ingin mencapai pelepasan akhir (moksa). Peranan Bhima sebagai penyelamat manusia dapat dijumpai pada ceritera Bhimaswarga. Pada relief yang mengambarkan episode terakhir Bhimaswarga, tokoh Bhima digambarkan sedang diberi sebotol amrta oleh Siwa.
Peninggalan-peninggalan Purbakala Di Padang Lawas
Authors: Suleiman S.
Published: May 2020

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Sebuah Candi Timbul Kembali
Authors: Van Romondt V.R.
Published: May 2020

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Nekara-Nekara Perunggu
Authors: Heekeren H.R. Van
Published: May 2020

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Kisah Perjalanan ke Sumatra Selatan dan Jambi
Authors: Puslit Arkenas Redaksi
Published: May 2020

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Validity, reliability, and interpretability of the Brazilian urticaria control test
Authors: Dortas Junior Sérgio Duarte , Valle Solange Oliveira Rodrigues , Weller Karsten , Maurer Marcus , Lupi Omar
Published: May 2020

Background: The urticaria control test (UCT) is a patient-reported outcome measure designed to determine the current level of disease control in patients with chronic urticaria (CU). Recently, a Brazilian UCT was developed, but its validity and reliability are unknown.
Method: The clinimetric properties of the Brazilian UCT short form (UCTsh) and its long form (UCTlg) were determined in 130 patients with CU. In parallel, the urticaria activity scores (UAS) that covers 7 days (UAS7) and 28 days (UAS28) were used to assess disease activity.
Subsequently, the results were analyzed statistically to determine the validity, reliability, and interpretability of the Brazilian UCT versions. Results: A total of 107 female (82%) and 23 male patients with CU completed both versions of the Brazilian UCT. Both of the
Brazilian UCT versions showed excellent internal consistency reliability. In addition, the Brazilian UCT results showed strong correlations with UAS7 and UAS28 results, which indicated high levels of convergent validity. The test-retest reliability was examined in a subsample of 27 patients
with CU and was found to be excellent. Notably, the results of both Brazilian UCT versions correlated extensively, which suggested that the UCTsh can replace the UCTlg without changing the UCT results. Conclusion: The Brazilian UCT is a valid and reliable tool for assessing
disease control. To facilitate the use of the Brazilian UCT in global studies and to put a stronger focus on the specificity, we propose that the same cutoff values for well-controlled disease should be used as identified in the original publication of the UCT, i.e., ≥12 points for the
UCTsh.
Biologics for oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma
Authors: Yılmaz İnsu
Published: May 2020

Background: Oral corticosteroid (OCS) dependent asthma is one of the severe asthma phenotypes that requires personalized treatment. Objective: To review the role of biologic treatments in OCS-dependent asthma. Methods: A nonsystematic
review was performed of emerging multiple novel biologics for potential treatment of OCS-dependent asthma. Results: The serious adverse effects of OCS can be seen as a result of their regular long-term administration. Anti‐interleukin (IL) 5 (mepolizumab), anti‐IL-5R
(benralizumab), and anti‐IL-4Rα (dupilumab) are the therapies of choice for OCS-dependent severe asthma. Results of studies showed the efficacy of mepolizumab, benralizumab, and dupilumab, especially in patients with the OCS-dependent severe eosinophilic asthma phenotype and with
nasal polyps. Dupilumab may be the therapy of choice of monoclonal antibodies in cases of moderate-severe atopic dermatitis accompanied by OCS-dependent severe asthma. For reslizumab and omalizumab, placebo controlled double-blind studies conducted with OCS-dependent patient populations are
needed. Conclusion: Biologics are effective in the “OCS-dependent asthma” phenotype as add-on therapy. It seems that chronic OCS use in OCS-dependent asthma will be replaced by biologic agents that specifically target type 2 inflammation, along with a much better
safety profile. However, real-life studies that compare these biologics in OCS-dependent severe asthma are urgently needed.
Evaluación de la protección del estátor de un generador sincrónico ante fallas a tierra por medio del método de inyección subarmónica
Authors: Giraldo Luis C. , Mora Juan José , Olguin Gabriel
Published: May 2020

En este artículo se hace una evaluación de la protección completa del estátor de generadores sincrónicos ante fallas a tierra utilizando el método de inyección subarmónica. Primeramente, se hace una descripción de dos enfoques para la protección completa del estátor: el método del tercer armónico y el método de inyección subarmónica. Después, se lleva a cabo un análisis del error en la determinación de la resistencia de falla a tierra para un generador sincrónico de 11.4 kV, considerando diversas condiciones de operación. Este error está relacionado con el tipo de transformadores de voltaje utilizados, la presencia de ruido en las señales, el proceso de digitalización y las variaciones en los valores numéricos de los parámetros requeridos. Finalmente, se demuestra que el método de inyección subarmónica es muy útil en la determinación de la resistencia de falla a tierra y que tiene un buen desempeño en la protección completa del estátor.
Indices de alcalinidad para el control del tratamiento anaerobio de aguas residuales fácilmente acidificables
Authors: Pérez Andrea , Torres Patricia
Published: May 2020

La eficiencia del tratamiento anaerobio está determinada por varios factores ambientales, entre los cuales el pH y la alcalinidad son de gran importancia. El arranque de un filtro anaerobio a escala real, utilizado para el tratamiento de las aguas residuales del proceso de extracción de almidón de yuca, mostró la importancia de los índices de alcalinidad (índice tampón, índice AI / AP e índice ) para el control del proceso. La estrategia de arranque, que comprendió cinco etapas, consistió en la disminución del tiempo de retención hidráulico a medida que el reactor respondía favorablemente en tércia del tratamiento anaerobio está determinada por varios factores ambientales, entre los cuales el pH y la alcalinidad son de gran importancia. El arranque de un filtro anaerobio a escala real, utilizado para el tratamiento de las aguas residuales del proceso de extracción de almidón de yuca, mostró la importancia de los índices de alcalinidad (índice tampón, índice AI / AP e índice ) para el control del proceso. La estrategia de arranque, que comprendió cinco etapas, consistió en la disminución del tiempo de retención hidráulico a medida que el reactor respondía favorablemente en términos de las eficiencias de reducción de DQO y el comportamiento de los índices de alcalinidad. Debido a la acidez de las aguas residuales, fue necesario su acondicionamiento previo con bicarbonato de sodio. Se encontró que, en condiciones estables, el índice tampón variaba entre 0.20 y 0.35, el índice AI / AP entre 0.40 y 0.55 y el índice α era superior a 0.65. Adicionalmente, se observó que la eficiencia de reducción de DQO estuvo estrechamente relacionada con la variación en los índices. Debido a la simplicidad asociada al cálculo de los índices, se recomienda su uso para el control del proceso anaerobio, verificando el rango de aplicabilidad de los índices para cada tipo de agua residual.