bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of fever in the eastern borders of Kollam district, Kerala, India
Authors: Gopakumar Soumya , Scaria Sonia , Thomas Achu , Nujum Zinia T. , Mohan Devi
Published: April 2018

Background: The state of Kerala is endemic for Dengue. The district Kollam in Kerala reported increasing fever trend as per the state surveillance report. So an investigation was planned to estimate the burden of fever in the locality of reported Dengue cases, to calculate vector indices around areas of confirmed cases and to study the clinical profile and risk factors of Dengue fever.Methods: A Cross sectional survey with entomological survey was conducted in houses around the confirmed dengue cases. A case control analysis was done with Dengue positive as cases and negative test results among the fever cases as controls .Odds ratio was calculated for strength of association and statistical test of significance using Chi Square test.Results: Total number of households visited was 80, numbers of hospitalized patients were 26.Total fever cases studied were 46 of which 30.4% and 8.7% were positive for IgM and IgG Dengue respectively.PCR was positive in 28.3%. Chills [OR – 3.55 (1.05-12.1)], p value < 0.03, was found to be significantly associated with Dengue positivity .Dengue positivity was higher among housewives, but not found to be statistically significant. 51.2% of the households had water storage containers at home. Breteau index in one of the areas surveyed was 60 and 52.Conclusion: More awareness needed to be generated among the public of the importance of identifying and destroying the vector breeding sites around households as very often breeding sites are found right inside houses.
A comparative study of conventional endoscopic and powered endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy in a tertiary hospital of Rohtas district, Bihar, India
Authors: Kumar Sujeet , Kumar Prakash , Alwa Bhaskar
Published: April 2018

Background: Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) consists of creating an alternative lacrimal drainage pathway to the nasal cavity to restore permanent drainage of the previously obstructed excreting system. The opening is normally made at the level of lacrimal bone. Introduction of the nasal endoscope, interest in endo-nasal DCR increased. The objective of this study was to compare the result and advantage of both conventional endo-nasal and powered endo-nasal DCR regarding patency rate, patient compliance intra-operative and postoperative complications.

Methods: In this comparative study of 60 cases for conventional endo-nasal dacrocystorhinostomy and 100 cases of powered endo-nasal dacrocystorhinostomy was performed in the period of May 2017 to March 2018 in the Department of Ophthalmology in conjunction with Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Narayan medical college and hospital Jamuhar Sasaram, Bihar. Level of blockage was diagnosed by lacrimal syringing and probing, Jones dye test and dacrocystography. Surgery was done under local anesthesia except in children and uncooperative patients where general anesthesia was used. For endo-nasal DCR 0 and 30-degree rigid endoscope was used for surgery.  

Results: Functional success and symptomatic relief were more in powered DCR. Powered endo-nasal DCR surgery was found to be quicker to perform than conventional endo-nasal DCR surgery. Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the powered endo-nasal DCR group. Complication of powered endoscopic DCR was low.

Conclusions: Powered endo-nasal DCR surgery offers a very attractive alternative to the well-established technique than conventional Endo-nasal DCR for the treatment of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction with better success rates, shorter surgical time and higher patient satisfaction.

 
A história constitucional da infância no Brasil à luz do caso do menino Bernardino
Authors: Waquim Bruna Barbieri , Coelho Inocêncio Mártires , Godoy Arnaldo Sampaio de Moraes
Published: April 2018

O presente artigo discute a história constitucional da proteção à infância e à adolescência no Brasil. Como ponto de partida da análise teórica sobre o surgimento e a consolidação dos direitos e garantias fundamentais do público infanto-juvenil, será narrado o caso do menino Bernardino, que inspirou uma nova visão sobre a tutela dos menores desassistidos, tanto que é atribuída à repercussão desse caso a motivação política para, em 1927, a promulgação do primeiro Código de Menores do Brasil. Será adotada, assim, a metodologia da micro história, aliada à revisão bibliográfica, para relatar o caso em comento e o delineamento histórico dos diferentes diplomas jurídicos, constitucionais e infraconstitucionais, que trabalharam o tema da infância no Brasil, até a adoção da Doutrina da Proteção Integral por meio da Constituição da República de 1988.
Participação das comunidades tradicionais na lei de acesso aos recursos genéticos: diálogos com a Teoria Discursiva do Direito em Habermas
Authors: Ribeiro Luiz Gustavo Gonçalves , Brito Nathalia Bastos do Vale
Published: April 2018

O presente artigo visa analisar a participação das comunidades tradicionais no processo legislativo que culminou na edição da Lei nº 13.123/2015, sobre o acesso aos recursos genéticos, bem como verificar se as disposições desta lei atendem aos interesses de tais comunidades. Para tanto, dialoga-se com a teoria discursiva do Direito em Habermas, marco teórico do artigo. Por meio da utilização do método de pesquisa bibliográfica e análise legislativa, percebeu-se que às comunidades tradicionais não foi proporcionado o direito de participação efetiva no processo legislativo, o que retira a legitimidade da Lei 13.123/2015, nos moldes da teoria de Habermas. Entretanto, a lei e o seu regulamento apresentam aspectos importantes para a garantia da autodeterminação desses povos, em que pese a existência de alguns retrocessos e relativização de institutos como a repartição de benefícios.
Lucro do bem: o papel das instituições jurídicas na promoção de negócios sociais
Authors: Ribeiro Marcia Carla Pereira , Pinto Nayara Sepulcri de Camargo
Published: April 2018

O presente artigo examina a figura dos negócios sociais a partir da aproximação entre ética e economia proposta por Amartya Sen. Investiga o potencial desses empreendimentos na realização dos benefícios sociais simultaneamente à busca por resultados econômicos. Estabelece um diálogo entre as duas vertentes da Nova Economia Institucional, a de análise do ambiente institucional e aquela centrada nos custos de transação, ambas passíveis de considerações no bojo da Análise Econômica do Direito. Discorre sobre o papel das instituições jurídicas na promoção dos negócios sociais de forma a reduzir ou amenizar os custos de transação envolvidos na criação e atuação de tal modelo de negócio. Para atingir seus objetivos, foi utilizado o método dedutivo e pesquisa bibliográfica. O artigo conclui que os negócios sociais podem constituir espaço importante para a realização da ética na economia, conciliando a promoção de um bem social com a eficiência econômica e a geração de riquezas.
Using the audio-vision theory to understand Law and Politics: an analysis of the clip “Cowboy Fora da Lei” by Raul Seixas
Authors: Oliveira Amanda Muniz , Rodrigues Horácio Wanderlei
Published: April 2018

O artigo, de alcance conceitual, tem por objeto a relação entre direito e música e imagens, e busca demonstrar de que forma a interconexão destes três elementos pode ser interpretada como veículo de contestação e luta social, a partir do exemplo de Raul Seixas. Visto que o artista compôs em uma época na qual o Direito era criado e imposto por figuras ditatoriais, compreendemos que em seu rock existem representações deste Direito, o que pode auxiliar a entender as relações políticas, jurídicas e sociais deste período. Todavia, quando pesquisadores de diferentes áreas se propõem a trabalhar com este tipo de documento, alguns elementos tendem a ser ignorados, como a melodia e os videoclipes dessas canções. O artigo, nesse sentido, irá apresentar uma forma de se utilizar a imagem, sons e letra, de forma a complementar sentidos e direcionar ou dispersar a percepção dos espectadores a partir da teoria da audiovisão proposta por Michel Chion.
O filho bastardo: o vampirismo em João Cardoso de Menezes e Souza
Authors: Rodrigues Letícia
Published: April 2018

Cid Vale Ferreira (2002) afirma que o vampiro é o fruto bastardo da mescla incestuosa de Amor e Morte. Nesse sentido, encontramos no romance em forma de poema “Octavio e Branca ou A Maldicção Materna”, de João Cardoso de Menezes e Souza, um exemplar dessa união. João Cardoso (1827-1915) apresenta uma tônica gótica em suas obras e um timbre tétrico que repercute na dicção de Álvares de Azevedo entre outros. É um dos poucos poetas brasileiros do Romantismo a trabalhar o tema do vampirismo em voga na então produção artística europeia. Seu poema “Octavio e Branca ou A Maldicção Materna” é, provavelmente, a primeira obra sobre vampiros da literatura brasileira. Assim, propomos um estudo da figura vampírica no poema, no sentido de compreender, por meio da hermenêutica simbólica, como esse personagem mitológico se torna filho das divindades Amor e Morte, apoiando-nos em teóricos que se detiveram no estudo do vampiro.
ENSINO DE FILOSOFIA EM CAMPINAS SP: PERCEPÇÕES DE DOCENTES E DISCENTES E DESCOMPASSO ENTRE A ÉTICA ARISTOTÉLICA E O AGIR NO AMBIENTE ESCOLAR
Authors: Pezarini Agnaldo Ronie , Mendonça Samuel
Published: April 2018

Este artigo tem como objeto de investigação o ensino de filosofia no município de Campinas, Estado de São Paulo. A singularidade deste manuscrito diz respeito à pesquisa empírica, realizada com estudantes e professores. O problema do artigo consiste na pergunta: qual é a percepção de docentes e discentes da Diretoria de ensino Campinas Leste acerca da ética aristotélica? Quanto aos procedimentos metodológicos foi utilizada a revisão bibliográfica além da pesquisa empírica. Quanto aos resultados obtidos, afirma-se que o ensino de filosofia nas unidades escolares em questão é visto como salutar no processo de formação dos cidadãos e a ética aristotélica faz parte da proposta curricular e é vivenciada pelos estudantes, no entanto e paradoxalmente, observaram-se ações contraditórias entre estudantes no que diz respeito a virtudes aristotélicas investigadas, a amizade, a justiça e a liberdade, demonstrando descompasso entre o pensamento aristotélico e a vivência no ambiente escolar.
TCC: UM MOMENTO OBRIGATÓRIO OU UMA OPORTUNIDADE CONSTRUÍDA?
Authors: Tondato da Trindade Ana Paula Nassif , Bachur José Alexandre , Oliveira Fabricio Borges
Published: April 2018

No início da vida acadêmica, o aluno vislumbra um universo de conhecimentos inovadores, mas, ao mesmo tempo, cercado de regras e códigos. O meio de construção do conhecimento no Ensino Superior, deve se basear na tríade Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, e acontecer de forma interligada. Essa indissociabilidade leva a universidade a desenvolver seu papel social na busca por uma sociedade mais igualitária, diminuindo a desigualdade. A desestabilização que a pesquisa provoca é paralela à quebra de paradigmas e ao desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico. Junto com o processo de construção de conhecimentos, também observamos uma constante mudança social. Essa é a grande contribuição que a pesquisa agrega ao estudante, a possibilidade de impactar na sociedade e promover mudanças. Analisando esse contexto, observamos que isso só é possível através do desenvolvimento de um Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (TCC), que levante questionamentos simples e do cotidiano, mas que podem ser ampliados e possibilitar a mudança uma comunidade.  Neste artigo, partimos do pressuposto de que um TCC da graduação pode ser um estudo sobre qualquer assunto relacionado ao curso. Não precisa ser algo inédito nem esgotar a bibliografia existente. Cabe a cada instituição de Ensino Superior definir, de acordo com a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional, critérios justos e adequados à realidade acadêmica e torná-lo pertinente e proveitoso para todos os envolvidos.
A IMAGEM DO PROFESSOR DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA -INDÍCIOS DE QUEIXAS
Authors: Batista Teixeira Patricia Soares
Published: April 2018

O presente trabalho é parte integrante  do estudo realizado na dissertação de mestrado  que analisa  registros do licenciando sobre as práticas de ensino. Este tem como finalidade  verificar por meio de uma análise discursiva, elementos na escrita que delineiam a imagem do professor supervisor de estágio de língua portuguesa, bem como a imagem de si enquanto professor em formação. O objetivo é verificar nos escritos  possíveis indícios de queixas acerca do trabalho do profissional em exercício. As análises são fundamentadas no conceito pêchetiano de formações imaginárias, que designa o que o sujeito pode ou não dizer a partir da posição que ocupa. Os resultados mostram que  a imagem do professor supervisor para o professor em formação está muito aquém do esperado. Ele ainda é visto como alguém despreparado, cansado e sem criatividade. O corpus é constituído por excertos de relatórios finais de estágio supervisionado do curso de Letras de duas instituições federais  que  se encontram  disponíveis na  base de dados do Grupo de Pesquisa Gepadle (Grupo de estudos e pesquisas em análise do discurso leitura e escrita) que estuda o papel da escrita nas licenciaturas.
Distribution of rs1801279 and rs1799930 Polymorphisms in NAT2 Gene among Population in Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Authors: Sahiratmadja Edhyana , Penggoam Simeon , Maskoen Ani Melani , Pramono Alvinsyah Adhityo , Aryani Dias , Rahayu Nurul Setia , Panigoro Ramdan
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND: N-acetyltransferase-2 (NAT2) enzyme, encoded by NAT2 gene, plays a key role in metabolism of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug isoniazid. Polymorphisms in NAT2 gene may result in different responses to TB therapy. Since TB prevalence in the eastern part of Indonesia is high, the aim of this study is to explore the distribution of NAT2 gene polymorphisms among population from Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur.METHODS: A total of 234 respondents were included from Kupang in 2012. Polymorphisms of NAT2 gene were examined using mass screening platform and the genotypes distribution were presented in percentage. To confirm NAT2 gene polymorphisms, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-sequencing was performed in a subset of population.RESULTS: The polymorphisms of NAT2 gene showed that the distribution of rs1801279 for GG genotype was 100%; whereas the genotype distribution of rs1799930 for GG, GA and AA was 57%, 35.1% and 7.9%, respectively. In a subset of individuals (n13), acetylator status was well determined by PCR-sequencing, resulting in individual with wild type fast acetylator (NAT2*4; n4), intermediate (NAT2*4/*5 or NAT2*4/*6 or NAT2*4/*7; n7) and poor acetylators (NAT2*6/*6 or NAT2*7/*7; n2).CONCLUSION: The amino acid change in rs1799930 result in intermediate and poor acetylator status in Kupang population. This may lead to suboptimal response of TB therapy. Assessing acetylator status before TB therapy is important and may serve as personalized INH therapy.KEYWORDS: NAT2 gene, polymorphism, acetylator status, Kupang
Lymphocyte Proliferation Kinetics in Inhabitant of Takandeang Village, Mamuju: A High Background Radiation Areas in Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhani Dwi , Nurhayati Siti , Rahardjo Tur , Syaifudin Mukh
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND: Mamuju area in West Sulawesi considered as the high natural background radiation area in Indonesia. Our previous study showed that the mean mitotic index (MI) and nuclear division index (NDI) in lymphocytes of Botteng Village, Mamuju inhabitants was lower compared to control samples. To validate our previous study results, here in this study the evaluation of cell proliferation markers which were MI and NDI in peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) of Takandeang Village inhabitants was conducted.METHODS: A total 60 people were enrolled in this study, consisted of 35 samples from Takandeang Sub-Village and 25 from normal background radiation area. MI was calculated manually and automatically using Metafer 3.11.2 imaging system. The NDI defined as proportion of mononucleated, binucleated, trinucleated and tetranucleated cells were conducted using cytokinesis block micronucleus (CBMN) assay.RESULTS: The results of this study showed that the mean manual MI in Takandeang Sub-Village inhabitants was lower compared to control group (4.96±2.25 vs. 5.93±2.14). In contrast, the mean automatic MI (20.37±10.49 vs. 18.87±7.49) and NDI (1.555±0.174 vs. 1.523±0.112) in Takandeang Sub-Village inhabitants was higher compared to the control group. Statistical analysis revealed that the difference of mean manual MI, automatic MI and NDI in Takandeang Sub-Village inhabitants was not significantly different compared to the control group(p>0.05).CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that based on this study the chronic low radiation dose exposure in Takandeang Sub-Village, Mamuju has no significant effect on the lymphocytes proliferation.KEYWORDS: lymphocytes, mitotic index, nuclear division index, high background radiation
La protección de la esfera individual del derecho de libertad religiosa: desafíos actuales en el derecho chileno y comparado
Authors: Sánchez-Lasheras Miguel
Published: April 2018

Resumen: Con frecuencia se recalca la importancia de proteger el derecho de libertad religiosa, pero, sin embargo, se desconoce el contenido específico de este importante derecho fundamental. En el presente artículo se exponen, de manera sintética, los derechos y libertades que conforman la dimensión individual de la libertad religiosa. Los principales ejemplos de normas positivas se refieren a la República de Chile, si bien se traen a colación algunos temas de actualidad en el contexto internacional y comparado.Palabras clave: Libertad religiosa. Derechos individuales. Derecho chileno. Derecho comparado. Abstract: The importance of protecting the right to religious freedom is often stressed, but nonetheless, the content of this important fundamental right is sometimes unknown. This article tries to expose, in a synthetic way, the rights and freedoms that shape the individual dimension of religious freedom. The main examples of positive laws refer to the Republic of Chile, although some current issues in the international and comparative context are also mentioned.Keywords: Religious freedom. Individual rights. Chilean law. Comparative law.
Evaluation of Software Quality to Improve Application Performance Using Mc Call Model
Authors: Lestantri Inda D , Rosini Rosini
Published: April 2018

The existence of software should have more value to improve the performance of the organization in addition to having the primary function to automate. Before being implemented in an operational environment, software must pass the test gradually to ensure that the software is functioning properly, meeting user needs and providing convenience for users to use it. This test is performed on a web-based application, by taking a test case in an e-SAP application. E-SAP is an application used to monitor teaching and learning activities used by a university in Jakarta. To measure software quality, testing can be done on users randomly. The user samples selected in this test are users with an age range of 18 years old up to 25 years, background information technology. This test was conducted on 30 respondents. This test is done by using Mc Call model. Model of testing Mc Call consists of 11 dimensions are grouped into 3 categories. This paper describes the testing with reference to the category of product operation, which includes 5 dimensions. The dimensions of testing performed include the dimensions of correctness, usability, efficiency, reliability, and integrity. This paper discusses testing on each dimension to measure software quality as an effort to improve performance. The result of research is e-SAP application has good quality with product operation value equal to 85.09%. This indicates that the e-SAP application has a great quality, so this application deserves to be examined in the next stage on the operational environment.
Decision Table with Inventory Turnover Ratio to Solve Operational and Strategic Issues
Authors: Surjandy Surjandy , Ratnasari Ita
Published: April 2018

The research was conducted at PT CPC  using qualitative research methodology. It focused on group discussion to identify problem statements and analyst selling data to make an inventory distribution model strategy. The aims are to determine whether decision table could be implemented in the current situation in PT CPC, and the combination method between decision table and inventory turnover ratio indicator can solve PT CPC problem.The results find that a simple decision table is hard to be implemented due to the complexity of the problem. However, the combination of the decision table with an indicator of inventory can be used as a solution to the problem at PT CPC.
FILOSOFIA COMO TAREFA
Authors: De Souza Galileu Galilei Medeiros
Published: April 2018

Resumo: O artigo tem como objetivo evidenciar o sentido da filosofia como tarefa e algumas consequências que disso advêm, como a superação de limitações epistemológicas relacionadas com a identificação entre conhecimento e reflexão, fundamento de teses sobre o fim da verdade. Toma-se como elemento norteador a filosofia da ação de Maurice Blondel, especialmente recorrendo aos dois escritos que compõem Le point de depart de la recherche philosophique (publicados em janeiro e junho de 1906). Adotando uma metodologia dialética, o presente texto parte do exame da questão da crise da razão e de sua ligação com a interpretação da reflexão como instrumento de conhecimento; são examinadas algumas hipóteses sobre o ponto de partida da filosofia, ligadas ao realismo, ao idealismo crítico e ao intuicionismo; atinge-se, enfim, a individuação do conhecimento em ato, que se mostra um processo de elucidação da prospecção pela reflexão, como o modo de conhecer próprio da pesquisa filosófica.Abstract: This paper aims to highlight the nature of philosophy as a task and show some resulting epistemological consequences, such as the overcoming of epistemological limitations related to the identification between knowledge and reflection, basis of theses on the end of truth. Maurice Blondel´s work, the philosophy of action, will be our guiding element, especially his two writings making up Le point de départ de la recherche philosophique (published in January and June 1906). Using a dialectical methodology, this paper starts by examining the question of the crisis of reason and its connection with the interpretation of reflection as a tool of knowledge. It then examines some assumptions concerning the starting point of philosophy that are related to realism, critical idealism and intuitionism. Finally, it discusses the issue of individuation of knowledge as act which is a process of elucidating prospection through reflection, as the proper way of acquiring knowledge in philosophical research.
A CONSTITUIÇÃO HISTÓRICA DA SUBJETIVIDADE NAS REVISÕES DA TEORIA HEGELIANA
Authors: Coelho Humberto Schubert
Published: April 2018

Resumo: Não apenas pela natureza sistemática do projeto hegeliano como pela importância que a teoria da subjetividade inconfundivelmente assume para ele, a filosofia da história, como outros elementos, não pode ser satisfatoriamente compreendida sem uma análise conjunta do caráter histórico da subjetividade. Uma vez que subjetividade e intersubjetividade se sustentam e justificam mutuamente, toda teoria da história é sempre e necessariamente também uma teoria sobre as biografias, individuais, e as formas da cultura, das coletividades. Ao passo que estes finitos não produzem o todo, o todo tem de poder ser neles encontrado, de maneira que os princípios gerais, como o da história, estão sempre implícitos nos sujeitos e suas comunidades específicas. Somente assim entende-se que a filosofia da história é capaz de resistir às muitas críticas de anulação da individualidade e da incerteza quanto ao destino, oriunda do livre-arbítrio humano. Apresentaremos, portanto, alguns dos intérpretes contemporâneos do hegelianismo buscando enfatizar suas teorias da subjetividade como imprescindíveis para esboços de filosofia da história que preencham os critérios mais atuais.Abstract: Due to the systematic nature of the Hegelian Project and the unmistakably important role the theory of subjectivity plays in this project, the philosophy of history, as well as many other aspects of the system, cannot satisfactorily be understood without a joint analysis of the historical character of subjectivity. Since subjectivity and intersubjectivity are mutually supportive and justify each other, any theory of history is consequently and necessarily also a theory on biographies (individuality) and on the forms of culture (collectivity). Whereas these finites cannot produce the whole, totality has to be found in them so that the general principles, such as that of history, are always implicit in individuals and their specific communities. Only then can the philosophy of history resist against the numerous allegations of annihilation of individual freedom and the uncertainty of destiny, which derives from human free will. This article will therefore present some contemporary interpreters of Hegel whose theories of subjectivity are indispensable for the essays on the philosophy of history that comply with the most recent criteria.
Comparing Vibration Sensor Positions in CNC Turning for a Feasible Application in Smart Manufacturing System
Authors: Herwan Jonny ,   Advanced Manufacturing Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) AIST Tsukuba East, 1-2-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8564, Japan, Kano Seisuke , Oleg Ryabov , Sawada Hiroyuki , Watanabe Masahiro
Published: April 2018

Tool condition monitoring, such as tool wear and breakage, is an essential feature in smart manufacturing system. One of most potential sensors that can be used in tool monitoring is vibration sensor, which usually assembled at tool shank. However, in case of CNC turning with rotating tool turret, it is impossible to assemble the vibration sensor at the tool shank because wire of the sensor will be damaged when the turret rotated. This paper is addressed to compare thoroughly alternative sensor positions. Ten sensor positions including tool shank, as a reference, are investigated. The signals from three types of cutting, namely; normal cutting, abnormal cutting with tool wear and abnormal cutting when tool breakage occurred, are investigated. Based on the magnitude of the output signals and their capability to predict tool wear and breakage, a suggestion on vibration sensor positions is proposed.
Special Issue on Large-Scale Point Cloud Processing
Authors: Masuda Hiroshi , Date Hiroaki
Published: April 2018

Recently, terrestrial laser scanners have been significantly improved in terms of accuracy, measurement distance, measurement speed, and resolution. They enable us to capture dense 3D point clouds of large-scale objects and fields, such as factories, engineering plants, large equipment, and transport ships. In addition, the mobile mapping system, which is a vehicle equipped with laser scanners and GPSs, can be used for capturing large-scale point clouds from a wide range of roads, buildings, and roadside objects. Large-scale point clouds are useful in a variety of applications, such as renovation and maintenance of facilities, engineering simulation, asset management, and 3D mapping. To realize these applications, new techniques must be developed for processing large-scale point clouds. So far, point processing has been studied mainly for relatively small objects in the field of computer-aided design and computer graphics. However, in recent years, the application areas of point clouds are not limited to conventional domains, but also include manufacturing, civil engineering, construction, transportation, forestry, and so on. This is because the state-of-the-art laser scanner can be used to represent large objects or fields as dense point clouds. We believe that discussing new techniques and applications related to large-scale point clouds beyond the boundaries of traditional academic fields is very important.

This special issue addresses the latest research advances in large-scale point cloud processing. This covers a wide area of point processing, including shape reconstruction, geometry processing, object recognition, registration, visualization, and applications. The papers will help readers explore and share their knowledge and experience in technologies and development techniques.

All papers were refereed through careful peer reviews. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the authors for their submissions and to the reviewers for their invaluable efforts for ensuring the success of this special issue.
A 3D Shape-Measuring System for Assessing Strawberry Fruits
Authors: Kochi Nobuo , Tanabata Takanari , Hayashi Atsushi , Isobe Sachiko ,   R&D Initiative, Chuo University 1-13-27 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8551, Japan,   Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Kisarazu, Japan
Published: April 2018

Plant shape measurements have conventionally been conducted in plant science by classifying their shape features, by measuring their widths and lengths with a Vernier caliper, or by similar methods. Those measurements rely heavily on human senses and manual labor, making it difficult to acquire massive data. Additionally, they are prone to large measurement differences. To cope with those problems of conventional measuring methods, we are developing a three-dimensional (3D) shape-measuring system using images and a reliable assessment technique. 3D objects enable us to assess and measure shape features with high accuracy and to automatically measure volume, which conventional methods cannot. Thus, our new system is capable of automatically and efficiently measuring objects. Our goal is to obtain wide acceptance of our method at actual research sites. Unlike industrial products, it is difficult to properly assess the measurements of plants because of their object fluctuations and shape complexities. This paper describes our automatic 3D shape-measuring system, the method for assessing measurement accuracy, and the assessment results. The measurement accuracy of the developed system for strawberry fruits is 0.6 mm or less for 90% or more of the fruit and 0.3 mm or less for 80%. This evidence supports the system’s capability of shape assessment. The developed system can fully automate photographing, measuring, and modeling objects and can semi-automatically analyze them, reducing the time required for the entire process from the conventional time of 6–7 h to 1.5 h. The developed system is designed for users with no technical knowledge so that they can easily use it to acquire 3D measurement data on plants. Thus, we intend to expand measurable objects from strawberry fruits to other plants and their parts, including leaves, stalks, and flowers
Basic Study on Remelting Process to Enhance Density of Inconel 625 in Direct Energy Deposition
Authors: Koike Ryo , Misawa Taro , Kakinuma Yasuhiro , Oda Yohei ,   Department of System Design Engineering, Keio University 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama 223-8521, Japan,   DMG Mori Seiki Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Japan
Published: April 2018

Although the applicability of additive manufacturing (AM) to the production of complex shapes has attracted attention from the automobile and aerospace industries, companies hesitate to introduce AM processes because of their low reliability, which is due to pores inside the produced parts. Consequently, many researchers have experimentally evaluated the relation between the pore evolution and production conditions in AM processes. On the other hand, several studies have focused on finishing processes in order to enhance the quality of AM production, considering that production quality cannot be improved enough only by modifying the production conditions in AM processes. To reduce pores in a metal product, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), which applies high pressure and heat energy to metal AM products and enhances production density, has proven to be an efficient approach. However, special equipment is required to produce a high-temperature and high-pressure environment, leading to high cost and low productivity. From the view point of practicability, a simple finishing process would be a fundamental solution to make metal AM processes highly reliable. This paper therefore proposes a method of reducing pores through a remelting process in the direct energy deposition of Inconel 625. Furthermore, a method of doing a graphical analysis to evaluate the bias of pore distribution in the deposited object is proposed. The pore reduction effect in remelting is experimentally evaluated by irradiating the low density area with a laser beam, and a graphical evaluation clarifies that the concentration of residual pores occurs in the top layer of a deposited object. As a result, residual pores are eliminated with certainty through the remelting process. The density of the deposit can be enhanced easily and without any complicated finishing systems with just the laser system originally introduced in a DED machine.
Evaluasi Program Pembelajaran Sejarah Terintegrasi dalam Mata Pelajaran IPS di SMPN 4 Kota Bekasi
Authors: Kurniawati Kurniawati , Zulfiati Zulfiati
Published: April 2018

This research explores the history learning which is integrated to IPS subject or also known as social studies at secondary school in SMPN 4 Kota Bekasi. The Method used in this research was evaluation method which employed responsive evaluation developed by Stake. Responsive evaluation by Stake used responsive clock as guided stages for evaluator. There were three components of evaluation following his earlier countenance model antecedent, transactions and outcomes. The things considered as antecedent were policy of the program, goal of the program, curriculum, book, means and infrastructure, and teacherâ€™s competency. The things considered as transactions were lessons plan, instructional implementation, assessment, method and media of instructions. The results of the research show that there were several problems in the school related to program being evaluated, therefore several recommendation are given to IPSâ€™s teacher, headmaster, government and also parents and community.

 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pembelajaran sejarah yang terintegrasi dalam mata pelajaran IPS atau yang dikenal juga sebagai social studies di sekolah menengah pertama SMPN 4 Kota Bekasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode evaluasi yang menggunakan model evaluasi responsive yang dikembangkan oleh Stake. Evaluasi responsive yang dikembangkan oleh Stake menggunakan responsive clock sebagai panduan bagi evaluator. Terdapat tiga komponen evaluasi mengikuti model countenance yang telah dikembangkan sebelumnya oleh   Stake   yaitu   komponen   antecedent,   komponen   transactions   dan   komponen outcomes. Termasuk komponen antecedent adalah kebijakan program, tujuan program, kurikulum, buku, sarana prasarana, dan kompetensi guru. Termasuk dalam komponen transactions adalah perencanaan pembelajaran, pelaksanaan pembelajaran, metode pembelajaran, media pembelajaran dan penilaian proses pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa masalah di sekolah berkaitan dengan program pembelajaran sejarah yang terintegrasi dalam   mata pelajaran IPS di SMP N 4 Kota Bekasi, sehingga beberapa saran diberikan kepada sekolah dan guru, MGMP, pemerintah, orang tua dan masyarakat.
A Comprehensive Model for Investigation of Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery With Nanopore Confinement in the Bakken Tight Oil Reservoir
Authors: Zhang Yuan , Di Yuan , Yu Wei , Sepehrnoori Kamy
Published: April 2018

Carbon dioxide (CO2) injection is an effective enhanced-oil-recovery (EOR) method in unconventional oil reservoirs. However, investigation of the CO2 huff ’n’ puff process in tight oil reservoirs with nanopore confinement is lacking in the petroleum industry. The conventional models need to be modified to consider nanopore confinement in both phase equilibrium and fluid transport.

Hence, we develop an efficient model to fill this gap and apply to the field production of the Bakken tight oil reservoir. Complex-fracture geometries are also handled in this model. First, we revised the phase equilibrium calculation and evaluated the fluid properties with nanopore confinement. An excellent agreement between this proposed model and the experimental data is obtained considering nanopore confinement. Afterward, we verified the calculated minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) using this model against the experimental data from a rising-bubble apparatus (RBA). We analyzed the MMP and well performance of CO2 EOR in the Bakken tight oil reservoir. On the basis of the prediction of the field data, the MMP is 450 psi lower than the MMP with bulk fluid when the pore size reduces to 10 nm. Subsequently, we examined the effects of key parameters such as matrix permeability and CO2 molecular diffusion on the CO2 huff ’n’ puff process. Results show that both CO2-diffusion and capillary pressure effects improve the oil recovery factor from tight oil reservoirs, which should be correctly implemented in the simulation model. Finally, we analyzed well performance of a field-scale horizontal well from the Bakken Formation with nonplanar fractures and natural fractures. Contributions of CO2-diffusion and capillary pressure effects are also examined in depth in field scale with complex-fracture geometries. The oil recovery factor of the CO2 huff ’n’ puff process with both CO2-diffusion and capillary pressure effects increases by as much as 5.1% in the 20-year period compared with the case without these factors.

This work efficiently analyzes the CO2 huff ’n’ puff process with complex-fracture geometries considering CO2 diffusion and nanopore confinement in the field production from the Bakken tight oil reservoir. This model can provide a strong basis for accurately predicting the long-term production with complex-fracture geometries in tight oil reservoirs.
Alterations in the Three Components of Selfhood in Persons with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Pilot qEEG Neuroimaging Study
Authors: Fingelkurts Andrew A. , Fingelkurts Alexander A.
Published: April 2018

Background and Objective:

Understanding how trauma impacts the self-structure of individuals suffering from the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms is a complex matter and despite several attempts to explain the relationship between trauma and the “Self”, this issue still lacks clarity. Therefore, adopting a new theoretical perspective may help understand PTSD deeper and to shed light on the underlying psychophysiological mechanisms.

Methods:

In this study, we employed the “three-dimensional construct model of the experiential selfhood” where three major components of selfhood (phenomenal first-person agency, embodiment, and reflection/narration) are related to three Operational Modules (OMs) of the self-referential brain network. These modules can be reliably estimated through operational synchrony analysis of the Electroencephalogram (EEG). Six individuals with PTSD symptoms and twenty-nine sex-, age- and demographic- (race, education, marital status) matched healthy controls underwent resting state EEG signal acquisition with the following estimation of the synchrony strength within every OM.

Results:

Our results indicate that subjects with PTSD symptoms had significantly stronger EEG operational synchrony within anterior and right posterior OMs as well as significantly weaker EEG operational synchrony within left posterior OM compared to healthy controls. Moreover, increased the functional integrity of the anterior OM was positively associated with hyperactivity symptoms, reduced synchrony of the left posterior OM was associated with greater avoidance, and increased right posterior OM integrity was positively correlated with intrusion and mood symptoms.

Conclusion:

The results are interpreted in light of the triad model of selfhood and its theoretical and clinical implications (including a new treatment approach) are discussed.
Young People’s Knowledge of Antibiotics and Vaccinations and Increasing This Knowledge Through Gaming: Mixed-Methods Study Using e-Bug (Preprint)
Authors: Eley Charlotte Victoria , Young Vicki Louise , Hayes Catherine Victoria , Verlander Neville Q , McNulty Cliodna Ann Miriam
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

e-Bug, led by Public Health England, educates young people about important topics: microbes, infection prevention, and antibiotics. Body Busters and Stop the Spread are 2 new e-Bug educational games.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to determine students’ baseline knowledge, views on the games, and knowledge improvement.

METHODS

Students in 5 UK educational provisions were observed playing 2 e-Bug games. Before and after knowledge and evaluation questionnaires were completed, and student focus groups were conducted.

RESULTS

A total of 123 junior and 350 senior students completed the questionnaires. Vaccination baseline knowledge was high. Knowledge increased significantly about antibiotic use, appropriate sneezing behaviors, and vaccinations. In total, 26 student focus groups were conducted. Body Busters was engaging and enjoyable, whereas Stop the Spread was fast-paced and challenging but increased vaccination and health behavior intentions.

CONCLUSIONS

e-Bug games are an effective learning tool for students to enhance knowledge about microbes, infection prevention, and antibiotics. Game-suggested improvements should help increase enjoyment.
A Mobile-Based Mindfulness and Social Support Program for Adolescents and Young Adults With Sarcoma: Development and Pilot Testing (Preprint)
Authors: Donovan Elizabeth , Martin Sarah R , Seidman Laura C , Zeltzer Lonnie K , Cousineau Tara M , Payne Laura A , Trant Meredith , Weiman Marjorie , Knoll Marla , Federman Noah C
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

Approximately 70,000 adolescents and young adults (AYA) are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Sarcomas carry a particularly high symptom burden and are some of the most common cancers among AYA. Recent work has documented significant levels of unmet needs among AYA with cancer, particularly the need for psychosocial support. Mobile technology may be a cost-effective and efficient way to deliver a psychosocial intervention to AYA with cancer and cancer survivors.

OBJECTIVE

The two aims of this study were to (1) develop a pilot version of a mobile-based mindfulness and social support program and (2) evaluate program usage and acceptability. An exploratory aim was to examine change in psychosocial outcomes.

METHODS

Thirty-seven AYA with sarcoma or sarcoma survivors, parents, and health care providers participated in the study. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 AYA, parents of five of the adolescents, and six health care providers. Themes from the interviews helped to inform the development of a mobile-based mindfulness pilot program and a companion Facebook-based social support group. Twenty AYA consented to participate in a single-arm pre-post evaluation of the program; 17 downloaded the app and joined the Facebook group. Seven of these participants had participated in the semistructured interviews. Six additional health care providers consented to participate in the evaluation stage.

RESULTS

On average, participants completed 16.9 of the 28 unique sessions and used the mindfulness app for a mean 10.2 (SD 8.2) days during the 28-day evaluation period. The majority of participants (16/17) engaged in the social group and posted at least one reply to the moderator’s prompts. The mean number of responses per person to the moderator of the social group was 15.2 of 31 (49%, range 0%-97%). Both AYA and health care providers responded positively to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness program and offered useful recommendations for improvements. Exploratory psychosocial analyses indicated there were no significant differences from pretest to posttest on measures of perceived social support, mindfulness, body image, or psychological functioning.

CONCLUSIONS

This study offers preliminary support for the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile-based mindfulness and Facebook-based social support program for AYA with sarcoma. The feedback from AYA and health care providers will assist in creating a fully developed intervention.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03130751; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03130751
Klasifikasi Kakao Berbasis e-nose dengan Metode Neuro Fuzzy
Authors: Rahman Ikhsan Nur , Lelono Danang , Triyana Kuwat
Published: April 2018

During this time to clasify quality of cacao based on color and aroma involving human taster. But this cacao tester still has weaknesses such as subjective. Besides that, the standard chemical analytical methods requires a high cost and need expertise to analyzing it. Basically aroma of cacao is determined by volatile compounds such aldehid and alcohol. Electronic nose based on unselected gas sensor array has the ability to analyze samples with complex compositions that can be known characteristics and qualitative analysis of the samples. Stimulus aroma is transformed by electronic nose into fingerprint data then it is used by feature extraction process using the differential method. The results of feature extraction is used to process the neuro fuzzy training to obtain optimal parameters. The parameters have been optimized is then tested on cacao. Based on test results, neuro fuzzy can clasify samples with 95,21% accuracy rate so that the clasification of cacao quality with electronic nose using neuro fuzzy has been successfully carried out.
Considerações sobre os retrocessos nas políticas educacionais brasileiras durante o Governo do presidente Michel Temer
Authors: Lastória Andrea Coelho , Santos José Faustino , Mello Rafael Cardoso
Published: April 2018

A respeitodosatuais retrocessos das políticas educacionais brasileiras propomos reflexões críticastendo em vista as formas com que a Federaçãovem constituindo um conjunto de práticas para desconstruir o modelo de educação implementado pela LDB e outras leis características do contexto do período da redemocratização brasileira - forte exemplo disto é a força com que o Governo Federal vem apostando em avaliações pautadas em características socioemocionais. Do ponto de vista teórico, esta discussão foi pautada levando em consideração duas pesquisas realizadas sobre a temática, especificamente as obras de Oliveira e Smolka. O texto veicula informações sobre a Avaliação Nacional Não cognitiva(ou Socioemocional), sobre aBase Nacional Comum Curricular, a Reforma do Ensino Médio e sobre o programa Escola Sem Partidoobjetivando interpretar as ideias expostas no Foro 23 do Fórum Ibero Americano de Geografia, Educação e Sociedade – GEOFORO.
Embates entre integração e competências no ensino médio e seus desdobramentos na reforma atual
Authors: Cardoso Maria Gorete Rodrigues , Rocha Genylton Odilon Rego da
Published: April 2018

RESUMOEste trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os embates entre integração e competências na política curricular brasileira para o ensino médio como parte da disputa hegemônica entre projetos educacionais distintos que não apenas se antagonizaram no cenário brasileiro nos últimos vinte anos, mas também operaram articulações que favoreceram a fixação de sentidos híbridos e ambíguos de integração nos textos curriculares oficiais. Defendemos que a hegemonização de determinados sentidos de integração se estabeleceu por meio de uma prática articulatória construída por relações de diferenças e equivalências, apresentando como resultado a produção de hegemonias contingentes, precárias e provisórias. Argumentamos que as articulações discursivas pela fixação de sentidos de integração e de competências atravessam a produção da política do nível médio, desde os anos de 1990, continuando a apresentar seus reflexos na reforma dos dias atuais. Palavras-chave: Integração. Competências. Política curricular. Ensino Médio.