bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stabilization of Vitamin D in Pea Protein Isolate Nanoemulsions Increases Its Bioefficacy in Rats
Authors: Almajwal Ali M. , Abulmeaty Mahmoud M.A. , Feng Hao , Alruwaili Nawaf W. , Dominguez-Uscanga Astrid , Andrade Juan E. , Razak Suhail , ElSadek Mohamed F.
Published: November 2018

1) Background: The aim was to evaluate the bioefficacy of vitamin D (VitD) encapsulated in nanoemulsions developed by sonication and pH-shifting of pea protein isolate in restoring VitD status in VitD-deficient rats. 2) Methods: Weaned (3-week old), male albino rats (n = 35) were initially divided into two groups: control sufficient group (VDS; n = 7) fed on a normal AIN-93G diet and a VitD-deficient group (n = 28) fed a VitD-deficient diet for six weeks. VitD-deficient rats were divided into four subgroups: two treatment groups (Nano+VitD and Oil+VitD) and two control groups (Nano-VitD and Oil-VitD), receiving seven rats in each sub-group. Nano+VitD and Oil+VitD groups received VitD dispersed in PPI-nanoemulsions and in canola oil, respectively, while the control groups received the respective delivery vehicles without VitD. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)VitD], parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium (Ca), phosphorus levels (P), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity were measured. Femur bone was used to prepare histopathological sections. 3) Results: After one week of treatment, the VitD-deficient rats consuming Nano+VitD recovered from VitD deficiency (serum 25(OH)VitD 34.38 ± 7.00) compared to the sufficient control (36.84 ± 9.16; p > 0.05) and the deficient control consuming VitD+Oil (14.05 ± 3.08; p < 0.01). Enhancement in VitD status was followed with expected changes in serum PTH, Ca, P, and ALP levels, no difference in similar biomarkers against the sufficient control, and an improvement of the osteoid area and reduction of trabecular separation in bone. 4) Conclusions: Stabilization of VitD within PPI-based nanoemulsions enhances its absorption and restores its status and biomarkers of bone resorption in VitD-deficient rats.
Multiple Tensor Train Approximation of Parametric Constitutive Equations in Elasto-Viscoplasticity
Authors: Olivier Clément , Ryckelynck David , Cortial Julien
Published: November 2018

This work presents a novel approach to construct surrogate models of parametric Differential Algebraic Equations based on a tensor representation of the solutions. The procedure consists in building simultaneously, for every output of the reference model, an approximation given in tensor-train format. A parsimonious exploration of the parameter space coupled with a compact data representation allows to alleviate the curse of dimensionality. The approach is thus appropriate when many parameters with large domains of variation are involved. The numerical results obtained for a nonlinear elasto-viscoplastic constitutive law show that the constructed surrogate model is sufficiently accurate to enable parametric studies such as the calibration of material coefficients.
Data Pruning of Tomographic Data for the Calibration of Strain Localization Models
Authors: Hilth William , Ryckelynck David , Menet Claire
Published: November 2018

The development and generalization of Digital Volume Correlation (DVC) on X-ray computed tomography data highlight the issue of long term storage. The present paper proposes a new model-free method for pruning the DVC data. The size of the remaining sampled data can be user-defined, depending on the needs concerning storage space. The data pruning procedure is deeply linked to hyper-reduction techniques. The DVC data of a resin-bonded sand tested in uniaxial compression is used as an illustrating example. The relevance of the pruned data is tested afterwards for model calibration. A new Finite Element Model Updating (FEMU) technique coupled with an hybrid hyper-reduction method is used to successfully calibrate a constitutive model of the resin bonded sand with the pruned data only.
Impact of Malnutrition on Long-Term Mortality in Elderly Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Komici Klara , Vitale Dino Franco , Mancini Angela , Bencivenga Leonardo , Conte Maddalena , Provenzano Sandra , Vincenzo Grieco Fabrizio , Visaggi Lucia , Ronga Ilaria , Corbi Grazia , Trimarco Bruno , Morisco Carmine , Leosco Dario , Ferrara Nicola , Rengo Giuseppe
Published: November 2018

Background: Malnutrition is a frequent condition in the elderly and is associated with prolonged hospitalization and increased mortality. However, the impact of malnutrition among elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction has not been clarified yet. Methods and Results: We have enrolled 174 patients aged 65 years and over, admitted with the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who underwent to the evaluation of nutritional status by Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and of mortality risk by Grace score 2.0. All-cause mortality was the outcome considered for this study. Over a mean follow-up of 24.5 ± 18.2 months, 43 deaths have been registered (24.3%). Non-survivors were more likely to be older, with worse GFR, lower SBP, lower albumin and MNA score, higher prevalence of Killip classification III-IV grade, and higher Troponin I levels. Multivariate Cox proportional analysis revealed that Grace score and MNA showed a significant and independent impact on mortality, (HR = 1.76, 95% CI = 1.34–2.32 and HR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.42–0.73, respectively). Moreover, the clinical decision curve revealed a higher clinical net benefit when the MNA was included compared to the partial models without MNA. Conclusions: Nutritional status is an independent predictor of long-term mortality among elderly patients with AMI. MNA score in elderly patients with AMI may help prognostic stratification and identification of patients with/at risk of malnutrition in order to apply interventions to improve nutritional status and maybe survival in this population.
Theaflavins Improve Insulin Sensitivity through Regulating Mitochondrial Biosynthesis in Palmitic Acid-Induced HepG2 Cells
Authors: Tong Tuantuan , Ren Ning , Wu Jiafan , Guo Na , Liu Xiaobo , Kang Hyunuk , Li Pan , Kim Eunhye , Wu Yuanyuan , He Puming , Tu Youying , Li Bo
Published: November 2018

Theaflavins, the characteristic and bioactive polyphenols in black tea, possess the potential improvement effects on insulin resistance-associated metabolic abnormalities including obesity and type 2 diebetes. However, the molecular mechanisms of theaflavins improving insulin sensitivity are still not clear. In this study, we investigated the protective effects and mechanisms of theaflavins on palmitic acid-induced insulin resistance in HepG2 cells. Theaflavins could significantly increase glucose uptake of insulin-resistant cells at noncytotoxic doses. This activity was mediated by upregulating the glucose transporter 4 protein expression, increasing the phosphorylation of IRS-1 at Ser307, and reduced the phosphor-Akt (Ser473) level. Moreover, theaflavins were found to enhance mitochondrial DNA copy number through down-regulate the PGC-1β mRNA level and up-regulate PRC mRNA expression in insulin-resistant HepG2 cells. These results indicated that theaflavins could improve free fatty acid-induced hepatic insulin resistance by promoting mitochondrial biogenesis, and were promising functional food and medicines for insulin resistance-related disorders.
Three-Dimensional Printing Using Recycled High-Density Polyethylene: Technological Challenges and Future Directions for Construction
Authors: Tahmasebinia Faham , Niemelä Marjo , Ebrahimzadeh Sepasgozar Sanee M. , Lai Tin Yiu , Su Winson , Reddy Kakarla Raghava , Shirowzhan Sara , Sepasgozar Samad M. E. , Marroquin Fernando Alonso
Published: November 2018

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies are transforming the design and manufacture of components and products across a variety of disciplines, however their application in the construction industry is still limited. Material deposition processes can achieve infinite geometries and have advanced from rapid prototyping and model-scale markets to their application in fabricating functional products, large objects and the construction of full-scale buildings. Many international projects have recently been realized and the construction industry is beginning to utilise these dynamic technologies. The potential advantages for integrating 3D printing into house construction are significant, these include the capacity for mass customization of designs and parameters for functional and aesthetic purposes, reduction in construction waste from highly precise material placement, and the use of recycled waste products in layer deposition materials. With the ultimate goal of improving construction efficiency and decreasing building costs, applying Strand7 Finite Element Analysis software, a numerical model was designed specifically for 3D printing in a cement mix incorporated with recycled waste product High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and found that construction of an arched truss-like roof was structurally feasible without the need for steel reinforcements. The lab sizes prototypes were manufactured based on the destined numerical model by using a 3D printing technology. Currently available 3D printing technologies can be adopted for building construction and this paper discusses the applications, advantages, limitations and future directions of 3D printing as an innovative and viable solution for affordable house construction.
Latest Developments in Industrial Hybrid Machine Tools That Combine Additive and Subtractive Operations
Authors: Cortina Magdalena , Arrizubieta Jon Iñaki , Ruiz Jose Exequiel , Ukar Eneko , Lamikiz Aitzol
Published: November 2018

Hybrid machine tools combining additive and subtractive processes have arisen as a solution to the increasing manufacture requirements, boosting the potentials of both technologies, while compensating and minimizing their limitations. Nevertheless, the idea of hybrid machines is relatively new and there is a notable lack of knowledge in the field. Therefore, in the present paper, an insight into the advancements of hybrid machines is given, identifying their real capabilities, together with the latest developments from an industrial context. In addition, the current situation and future perspectives of hybrid machines from the point of view of process planning, monitoring and inspection are discussed. Finally, the challenges that must be overcome and the opportunities that the hybrid machines will provide in the forthcoming years are presented.
The Dual Role of Oat Bran Water Extract in Bone Homeostasis Through the Regulation of Osteoclastogenesis and Osteoblast Differentiation
Authors: Kim Shin-Hye , Kim Kwang-Jin , Kang Hyeon Jung , Son Young-Jin , Choi Sik-Won , Lee Mi-Ja
Published: November 2018

The number of patients with bone metabolic disorders including osteoporosis is increasing worldwide. These disorders often facilitate bone fractures, which seriously impact the patient’s quality of life and could lead to further health complications. Bone homeostasis is tightly regulated to balance bone resorption and formation. However, many anti-osteoporotic agents are broadly categorized as either bone forming or anti-resorptive, and their therapeutic use is often limited due to unwanted side effects. Therefore, safe and effective therapeutic agents are needed for osteoporosis. This study aims to clarify the bone protecting effects of oat bran water extract (OBWE) and its mode of action. OBWE inhibited RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation by blocking c-Fos/NFATc1 through the alteration of I-κB. Furthermore, we found that OBWE enhanced BMP-2-stimulated osteoblast differentiation by the induction of Runx2 via Smad signaling molecules. In addition, the anti-osteoporotic activity of OBWE was also evaluated using an in vivo model. OBWE significantly restored ovariectomy-induced bone loss. These in vitro and in vivo results showed that OBWE has the potential to combat bone metabolic disorders including osteoporosis
Green Synthesis of Citrus reticulata Mediated Silver Nanoparticles
Authors: Muzaffar Rabeea , Azam Muhammad , Samra Malka M. , Basra Muhammad Asim Raza
Published: November 2018

Biosynthesis of nanoparticles for delivery of therapeutic agents has introduced new opportunities in upgrading medical treatment. Plant extracts contains different capping and reducing agents naturally thus provided simpler and less expensive way to synthesize AgNPs. In present work, Citrus reticulata mediated stabilised AgNPs was synthesized. Optimum concentration of reactants was achieved by varying the amount of extracts (1-11 ml) and AgNO3 concentration (0.5-3 mM). Surface Plasmon peak of Citrus reticulata mediated AgNPs was determined by UV-visible spectrophotometer and functional groups of capping agents were examined by FTIR analysis. Surface Plasmon peaks of Citrus reticulata fresh peel, seed, and juice extracts were observed at 420 nm. But in dry peel extract, absorption peak of AgNPs appeared at 410 nm. Colour of different extracts was changed after the reduction of AgNO3 to AgNPs by reducing agents present in the extracts. FTIR analysis showed band peaks at 3316 cm-1 correspond to amide (N-H and O-H) stretching vibrations while alkanes peaks was observed at 1638 cm-1 which showed C=C stretching aromatic ring (flavonoids). Furthermore, Citrus reticulata fresh peel mediated AgNPs showed impressive stability up-to 112 days. In conclusion, Citrus reticulata fresh peel extract provided an excellent source of reducing agents for synthesizing stabilized AgNPs.
Pathogen at the Gates: HCMV Entry and Cell Tropism
Authors: Nguyen Christopher C. , Kamil Jeremy P.
Published: November 2018

The past few years have brought substantial progress toward understanding how human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) enters the remarkably wide spectrum of cell types and tissues that the virus is observed to infect.  Neuropilin-2 and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRα) were identified as receptors, respectively, for the trimeric and pentameric glycoprotein H / glycoprotein L (gH/gL) complexes that in large part govern HCMV cell tropism, while CD90 and CD147 were also found to play roles during entry.  X-ray crystal structures for the proximal viral fusogen, glycoprotein B (gB), and for the pentameric gH/gL complex (pentamer) were solved.  A novel virion gH complex consisting of gH bound to UL116 instead of gL was described, and findings supporting the existence of a stable complex between gH/gL and gB were reported.  Additional work indicates that the pentamer promotes a mode of cell-associated spread that resists antibody neutralization, as opposed to the trimeric gH/gL complex (trimer), which appears to be broadly required for the infectivity of cell-free virions.  Finally, viral factors such as UL148 and US16 were identified that can influence the incorporation of the alternative gH/gL complexes into virions.  We will review these advances and their implications for understanding HCMV entry and cell tropism.
Jumonji C Demethylases in Cellular Senescence
Authors: Leon Kelly E. , Aird Katherine M.
Published: November 2018

Senescence is a stable cell cycle arrest that is either tumor suppressive or tumor promoting depending on context. Epigenetic changes such as histone methylation are known to affect both induction and suppression of senescence by altering expression of genes that regulate the cell cycle and the senescence-associated secretory phenotype. A conserved group of proteins containing a Jumonji C (JmjC) domain alter chromatin state, and therefore gene expression, by demethylating histones. Here, we will discuss what is currently known about JmjC demethylases in induction of senescence and how these enzymes suppress senescence to contribute to tumorigenesis.
In Vivo Glycan Engineering via the Mannosidase I Inhibitor (Kifunensine) Improves Efficacy of Rituximab Manufactured in Nicotiana benthamiana Plants
Authors: Kommineni Vally , Markert Matthew , Ren Zhongjie , Palle Sreenath , Carrillo Berenice , Deng Jasmine , Tejeda Armando , Nandi Somen , McDonald Karen A. , Marcel Sylvain , Holtz Barry
Published: November 2018

N-glycosylation has been shown to affect the pharmacokinetic properties of several classes of biologics including monoclonal antibodies, blood factors, and lysosomal enzymes. In the last two decades, N-glycan engineering has been employed to achieve a N-glycosylation profile that is either more consistent or aligned with a specific improved activity (i.e. effector function or serum half-life). In particular, attention has focused on engineering processes in vivo or in vitro to alter the structure of the N-glycosylation of the Fc region of anti-cancer monoclonal antibodies in order to increase antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). Here we applied the mannosidase I inhibitor kifunensine to the Nicotiana benthamiana transient expression platform to produce an afucosylated anti-CD20 antibody (rituximab). We determined the optimal concentration of kifunensine used in the infiltration solution, 0.375 µM, which was sufficient to produce exclusively oligomannose glycoforms, at a concentration 14 times lower than previously published levels. The resulting afucosylated rituximab revealed a 14-fold increase in ADCC activity targeting the lymphoma cell line Wil2-S when compared with rituximab produced in the absence of kifunensine. When applied to the cost-effective and scalable N. benthamiana transient expression platform, the use of kifunensine allows simple in-process glycan engineering without the need for transgenic hosts.
A Sensor Image Super-Resolution via Advanced Generative Adversarial Network
Authors: Wang Shiping , He Linyuan , Bi Duyan , Wang Chen
Published: November 2018

Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) is a typical image sensor that has a wide range of applications. However, considering the limitations of the weather condition and hardware cost, it is hard to capture high-resolution images by CMOS sensor. Recently, Super-Resolution (SR) techniques for image restoration has been gaining attentions due to its excellent performance. Under the powerful learning ability, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) have been proved to achieve great success. In this paper, we propose the Advanced Generative Adversarial Networks (AGAN) to efficiently correct these issues; 1) we design a Laplacian pyramid framework as pre-trained module, which is beneficial to provide multi-scale features for our input. 2) at each feature block, a convolutional skip-connections network, which may contain some latent information, is significant for generative model to reconstruct a plausible-looking image; 3) considering that edge details usually play an important role in image generation, a novel perceptual loss function is defined to train and seek optimal parameters. It is effective to achieve excellent and compelling quality captured by CMOS sensor. Quantitative and qualitative evaluations have been demonstrated that our algorithm not only fully takes advantage of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to improve the image quality, but also performs better than previous GAN algorithms for super-resolution task.
Nutritional, Antioxidant and Quality Acceptability of Smoothies Supplemented with Moringa Oleifera Leaves
Authors: Aderinola` Taiwo
Published: November 2018

This study evaluated the impact of the level of supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaves on the nutritional (proximate, mineral and vitamin content) as well as on the antioxidant capacities of smoothies made from a blend of pineapple, banana and apple. The beverage (smoothies) were supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaves at 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5% levels and evaluated for proximate, antioxidant (ferric reducing antioxidant power, FRAP and 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picryhydrazy, DPPH), mineral, vitamin, physicochemical and quality acceptability. The results showed that the moisture content of the beverage ranged between 49.24 – 78.62%, total ash: 1.01 – 9.71, crude fiber: 5.14 – 9.39%, crude fat: 0.72 – 1.86%, crude protein: 5.47 – 19.37% and carbohydrate: 3.65 – 16.99%. Calcium (12.03 -15.53) and potassium (17.22 -25.38) were the predominant mineral elements when compared to magnesium (1.51 – 3.05) mg/L. The vitamin contents ranged between 2.5 – 10.8 and 0.15 – 0.93 mg/L for vitamin C and E, respectively. Total phenolic contents ranged between 4.68 – 6.18 mg/ml while the total flavonoid contents ranged between 0.01 – 0.14 mg/ml. The radical scavenging abilities (DPPH) of the samples ranged between 16.05 – 88.77% while the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) ranged between 0.38 – 7.36 mg/ml. The brix values showed high sugar contents (15 – 18%) while the pH results showed that the sample was almost neutral at a range between 6.3 and 6.5. The overall quality (sensory) acceptability of the different quality parameters evaluated indicated that the control sample was more preferred. While supplementation with Moringa oleifera leaves significantly affected the sensory parameters, its addition nevertheless offers a potential avenue to obtain additional nutrients besides its improved antioxidative properties.
Fog Architectures and Sensor Location Certification in Distributed Event-Based Systems
Authors: Castro-Jul Fátima , Díaz-Redondo Rebeca P. , Fernández-Vilas Ana , Chabridon Sophie , Conan Denis
Published: November 2018

Since smart cities aim at becoming self-monitoring and self-response systems, their deployment relies on close resource monitoring through large-scale urban sensing. The subsequent gathering of massive amounts of data makes essential the development of event filtering mechanisms that enable the selection of what is relevant and trustworthy. Due to the rise of mobile event producers, location information has become a valuable filtering criterion as it not only offers extra information on the event described but also enhances trust on the producer. Implementing mechanisms that validate the quality of location information becomes then imperative. The lack of such strategies in cloud architectures compels the adoption of new communication schemes for IoT-based urban services. To serve the demand for location verification in urban event-based systems (DEBS), we have designed three different fog architectures that combine proximity and cloud communication. Moreover, we have successfully assessed their performance using network simulations with realistic urban traces.
Antimicrobial Effects of Mentha Pulegium Extract against Staphyloccocus Aureus Bacteria
Authors: Hussein Nehia , Nabeel Zainab
Published: November 2018

The effects of aqueous and alcoholic of extracts Mentha pulegium leaves were studied on the growth of strain Staphylococcus aureus that isolated from burns. The Phytochemical analysis of The aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Mentha pulegium leaves show the presence of bioactive constituents like comarins, steroids, tannins, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols  and essential oil. the ethanolic extract show an inhibition zone larger than aqueous extract.Results show that the ethanolic extract inhibits bacterial growth with inhibition zone(30.33mm) but the aqueous extract give an inhibition zone(8mm). In this study, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was detected and the result varies according to the type of extract.
Comparison between Benign and Malignant Primary Bone Tumors-A Histopathological Study of 119 Cases
Authors: Hasan Farah Falah , Mohammed Haider Lateef
Published: November 2018

This is a prospective study done at Al wasity teaching hospital for reconstructive surgeries in Bagdad in a period from November 2014 to April 2017, using a Total of 119 samples of primary bone tumors which were diagnosed both histopathologically and radiologically. The main objectives of this study was to make a comparison between benign and malignant bone tumors. Immunohistochemical staining was done to confirm the diagnosis of primary malignant bone tumors and the proliferative index of them were carefully evaluated. Out of 119 samples of primary bone tumors used in this study ,100 (84%) were benign and borderline(osteoclastoma) and 19(16%) were malignant, the mean age for benign tumors was lower than the mean age for primary malignant one and both frequently present in the 2nd decade of life, male to female ratio for benign bone tumors was 3\2 and 8.5\1 for primary malignant one, femure was the most common location for benign bone tumors while tibia was the most common bone affected by primary malignant bone tumors. the study also showed that the most common benign bone tumors were osteochondromas(67%) and most common primary malignant bone tumors were osteosarcomas(52.63%),thus this study rise a conclusion that in general, primary bone tumors were mainly benign, occurred predominantly in the second decade of life with a male preponderance
Synthesis and Characterization of 1,3,4- oxadiazole Derivatives using an Ultrasonic Technique
Authors: Saaid Faiq H. , Dawood Shatha J. , Marbeen Bushra H.
Published: November 2018

In the present study, a new of 1,3,4-oxadizole derivatives(4a1,4a2,4b1,4b2) were synthesized using an ultrasonic technique.

Benzohydrazine and its substituted (2a, 2b) were obtained from the reaction of hydrazin with benzoylchloride and its substituted (1a, 1b). Compounds (2a, 2b) react with chloroacetic acid to form compounds (3a,3b) which react with p-phenylene diamine and hydrazine in presence of DMSO as a solvent to obtain new compounds (4a1,4a2, 4b1,4b2) by ultrasonic technique. The structures of the synthesized compounds were elucidated by spectral data: infrared spectra (FT-IR) and 1HNMR and CHN analysis. The synthesis compounds (4b1, 4b2, 4a1, and 4a2) were evaluated for antibacterial (Staphylococcus1 aureus) by the serial dilution method
Strongly Uniform Extending Modules
Authors: Al-Saadi Saad Abdulkadhim , Abdulkareem Darya jabar
Published: November 2018

In this paper, we introduced and studied the concept of strongly uniform extending modules, An R-module M is called strongly uniform extending (or M has (1-SC1) condition) if every uniform submodule of M is essential in a stable (fully invariant) direct summand of M. As a proper stronger than uniform extending modules and as a generalization of strongly extending modules and give some properties of such modules in analogy with properties for strongly extending modules. We have the following implications:

Strongly extending modules ⇒ Strongly uniform extending modules ⇒ Uniform extending modules.
Lossy Images Compression Based on Multiresolution
Authors: Gdeeb Rana talib
Published: November 2018

A hybrid lossy compression system was presented in this paper. It was based on combining the multiresolution coding together with a polynomial approximation of linear base to decompose grey images followed by an efficient coding.

The test results showed promising performance where the compression ratio improved about three times or more compared with the results of the traditional linear predicting coding system.
Conic Parameterization in PG(2,25)
Authors: Al-Zangana Emad Bakr , Shehab Elaf Abdul Satar
Published: November 2018

The main aim of this paper is to parameterize the conics form through the inequivalent 5-arcs in PG (2,25) using one-one correspondence property between line and conic. The inequivalent 6-arcs in PG (2,25), also have been computed with some examples.
Image Compression Using Principle Component Analysis
Authors: Abbas Amel , Arab Abbas , Harbi Jamila
Published: November 2018

Principle component analysis produced reduction in dimension, therefore in our proposed method used PCA in image lossy compression and obtains the quality performance of reconstructed image. PSNR values increase when the number of PCA components is increased and CR, MSE, and other error parameters decreases when the number of components is increased.
Biodegradation Effect of some Bacterial Isolates on some Endocrine Disruptors (EDCS)
Authors: Al-Hashimi Amna mohmmed Ali
Published: November 2018

EDCs raised a certain concern for living health began since last century, via interfere with natural hormone functions and produce reversible or irreversible biological effects. Bisphenol (BPA) is an organic compound that causing human health risks. Different bacterial spp. has biodegradation ability for wide range of EDC. 4 bacterial spp. were isolated and worked on (Pseudomonas auroginosa, Pseudomona lutoi, Proteus penneri, and E.coli). The effect of substrate tolerate bisphenol (5 mg/ ml) using the well diffusion method were investigated. The biodegradation effect of bacterial isolated on breakdown bisphenol and its derivatives using UV vis spectrophotometer were studied and comparing in various incubation time and temperature to assess the effect of the physical conditions on the bacterial ability of bisphenol degradation. Proteus penneri showed a significant ability to resistance to para-phenol and meta-phenol, while highly sensitive to ortho- aminophenol and para- creso, Pseudomonas aeroginosa and Pseudomonas lutiola sensitive to meta- aminophenol, while resist to degraded three phenol compounds (para, ortho aminophenol, and para crysol).

Data showed a significant effect for ps. Lutiola after 15 days of incubation followed by p. penorri and E.coli. to degraded phenol chemical compounds.

Data demonstaed that bacterial spp. ps. Lutiola has an obvious degradation effect for bisphenol compound after 15 days of incubation however, Sp. euroginosa showed an absolutely different behavior toward bisphenol which showed an raising absorbance after the 15 days of incubation. The ability of different local bacterial isolated to breakdown the phenol and its derivitives in surface water was investigated .
Production of TiO2 nanoparticles in different phases and shapes by using PLA and hydrothermal method
Authors: Aziz Wisam J. , Sabri Raad S. , Jarallah Abbas K.
Published: November 2018

Abstract

Titanium dioxide was prepared using pulsed laser ablation (PLA) and hydrothermal method. Scanning electron microscopy images showed that the product from hydrothermal method had a nanotube shape, whereas those from PLA in liquid were nanoparticles. The optical properties in the absorption curve of product from the hydrothermal method were slightly greater than those from the PLA method, and the energy gaps were 3.39 and 3.26 eV for the hydrothermal method and PLA, respectively. XRD results showed that the TiO2 prepared through PLA showed one phase (rutile), whereas those prepared through hydrothermal method showed two phases (anatase and rutile). Moreover, the product from hydrothermal method had smaller particle size smaller than that from PLA. Furthermore, the product yield and the required reaction time of the hydrothermal method were higher than those of PLA.
A new optical interference method to measure He-Ne laser wavelength
Authors: Muhammad Akram Noori , Mahmood Mashaan Attallah
Published: November 2018

A new optical method used in our lab to get clear fringes of interference use “He Ne laser” as a light source. These experiment construct firstly to avoid our need to sodium lamb, Secondly, a convex lens was used to obtain a large image fringes to make the parameters more accurate than using the real fringes, by using a new mathematical relationships, the wavelength was measured. The results were more accurate than the normal methods used.
KEWENANGAN DAN KEDUDUKAN PEREMPUAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF GENDER: SUATU ANALISIS TINJAUAN HISTORIS
Authors: Adinugraha Hendri Hermawan , Maulana Asep Suraya , Sartika Mila
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this study is to describe the authority and position of women in a gender perspective with an analysis based on a historical approach. This type of research was library research by using content analysis techniques in data processing. The results of this study has been shown that in pre-Islamic era in the Arab Jahiliyyah culture, women received unequal treatment with men (not indicating gender equality). But after Islam came, the teachings of Islam raised the dignity of women, which distinguishes women and men by Allah only the value of his piety. In the classical period (the prophet’s period), women have an important role in all aspects of life, such as in the field of transmission of hadith, war, commerce, and so forth. In the mid-period (Islamic dynasties period), women began to have an important role in political life and state.
HIDUP BERKUALITAS : (Studi Kasus Pada Perempuan Menopouse)
Authors: Asbar Anya , Mawarpury Marty
Published: November 2018

Perempuan umumnya mengalami gejala-gejala menopause yang dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana dinamika kualitas hidup perempuan menopause. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif fenomenologi. Hasil analisis data penelitian diperoleh bahwa kualitas hidup wanita menopause dipengaruhi oleh faktor usia dan juga hubungan dengan orang lain. Temuan lainnya, semasa menopause, perempuan memiliki beberapa keluhan dalam fisiknya. Salah satu kuallitas hidup yang baik adalah memiliki hubungan sosial atau kedekatan bersama keluarganya, responden dekat dengan anak dan suaminya, karena bagi responden keluarga adalah orang yang dapat dipercaya.
PENERAPAN KESETARAAN GENDER DALAM PENGEMBANGAN KARIR KARYAWAN (Studi Perbandingan Antara Bank Syariah dan Konvensional di Pekanbaru)
Authors: Mardiah Ainun , Zulhaida Zulhaida
Published: November 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan kesetaraan gender dalam pelaksanaan pengembangan karir karyawan bank syariah dan konvensional di Kota Pekanbaru dan untuk mengetahui perbedaan kesetaraan gender dalam pelaksanaan pengembangan karir karyawan antara bank syariah dan konvensional di Kota Pekanbaru. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah berjumlah 100 orang responden. Analisis data menggunakan analisis gender model SWOT dan Oneway ANOVA. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa tidak terdapat kesenjangan gender dalam penerapan pengembangan karir karyawan perbankan di Pekanbaru.Artinya bahwa berbagai indikator dalam pengembangan karir pada penelitian ini tidak membedakan kesempatan untuk memperoleh pengembangan karir baik bagi karyawan laki-laki maupun perempuan.Berdasarkan uji One Way ANOVA diketahui bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan gender dalam hal pengembangan karir antara perbankan konvensional dengan bank syariah.
Improving Clinical Performance of an Interprofessional Emergency Medical Team through a One-day Crisis Resource Management Training
Authors: Truta Teodora Sorana , Boeriu Cristian Marius , Lazarovici Marc , Ban Irina , Petrişor Marius , Copotoiu Sanda-Maria
Published: November 2018

Introduction: Errors are frequent in health care and Emergency Departments are one of the riskiest areas due to frequent changes of team composition, complexity and variety of the cases and difficulties encountered in managing multiple patients. As the majority of clinical errors are the results of human factors and not technical in nature or due to the lack of knowledge, a training focused on these factors appears to be necessary. Crisis resource management (CRM), a tool that was developed initially by the aviation industry and then adopted by different medical specialties as anesthesia and emergency medicine, has been associated with decreased error rates.

The aim of the study: To assess whether a single day CRM training, combining didactic and simulation sessions, improves the clinical performance of an interprofessional emergency medical team.

Material and Methods: Seventy health professionals with different qualifications, working in an emergency department, were enrolled in the study. Twenty individual interprofessional teams were created. Each team was assessed before and after the training, through two in situ simulated exercises. The exercises were videotaped and were evaluated by two assessors who were blinded as to whether it was the initial or the final exercise. Objective measurement of clinical team performance was performed using a checklist that was designed for each scenario and included essential assessment items for the diagnosis and treatment of a critical patient, with the focus on key actions and decisions. The intervention consisted of a one-day training, combining didactic and simulation sessions, followed by instructor facilitated debriefing. All participants went through this training after the initial assessment exercises.

Results: An improvement was seen in most of the measured clinical parameters.

Conclusion: Our study supports the use of combined CRM training for improving the clinical performance of an interprofessional emergency team. Empirically this may improve the patient outcome.
Wat Poramaiyigawas: The Reflection of Mon Identity during the Transition from Old to New Siam
Authors: Praebaisri Jirada , Noobanjong Koompong
Published: November 2018

This research has studied Wat Poramaiyigawas with the objective to study Mon identity in Siam context through Buddhist architecture during the transition from Old to New Siam. The essence of this research is set upon the concept of Stuart Hall's Representation Theory which indicates that architecture is constructed with the purpose to express the creator's concept, with the method of studying related historical information and physical field study. Wat Poramaiyigawas had been abandoned before it was restored by the Mon immigrants in Thonburi Kingdom until it was later sponsored by Siamese aristocrats for major reconstruction. During the social transition from a conservative society to a modern one which had the Western world as the prototype, temple reconstruction or building of the Mon the subordinates of Siam where changes were taking place, the Mon had to follow Siamese aristocrats' view showing not only for the purpose of ideological significance of their belief or Buddhist function, but also was the venue for creating the ideological and conceptual meaning which were created symbolically through art and architecture according to views reflecting identity of the creator in that period than Mon people who were the real users.
Impact Analysis of the Change in Personal Injury Regulation in Albania
Authors: Muja Aranit
Published: November 2018

The regulation, no. 53, setting the compensation for motor third party bodily injuries in Albania is amended and has changed on July 1st, 2018. A significant increase in claims cost is expected, with direct consequences for insurers and policyholders. In order to estimate this change, we have conducted an analysis aiming to understand how the new amendment in the regulation would impact claim costs of personal injury. We start with a brief overview of the Insurance market in Albania. We then continue with some more technical data regarding the domestic MTPL, followed by some key highlights, and continue with an introduction of rules and procedures on handling claims covered by contracts of compulsory insurance in the transport sector in Albania. Finally we reveal how the capitalized amount coefficient is calculated and will analyze the impact of change in personal injury claims in the Albanian insurance market.
Therapies and Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: (Case Study)
Authors: Sherifi Edo
Published: November 2018

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) (APA). Case Study of autistic child D.S. treated with (IEP) program and therapeutic methods. Direct observation of the vertical grid with the child treated with (IEP) program and professional techniques was used for the realization of the study, semi-structured interviews with actors and factors that have access to autistic children. Focus group with field specialists who create a multidisciplinary team. Child testing with the SON-R test proved that the age of the trained child increased 4 years. The non-exercising child's mental age increased only 7 months (2.5-3.2) years. Achievements of an autistic child treated with the Individualized Education Program, (IEP-1+IEP-2+IEP- 3 in the spheres exercised: The child has made progress in the psychomotor skills (learning). Results: (IEP-1-15%); (IEP-2-45%); (IEP-3-80%). Linguistic skills has not progressed, because it has serious brain damage in the part of communicative ability; the results in this sphere are: IEP-1-0%; IEP-2-5%; IEP-3-10%. The achievements of the child in the social sphere are: IEP-1-35%; IEP-2-45%; IEP-3-75%. Psychological treatment of autistic child with Individualized Education Program (IEP) and therapeutic methods resulted in success story.
Transitional Dynamics Based Trend Analysis of Land Cover and Use Changes in Romania During 1990-2012
Authors: Petrişor Alexandru-Ionuţ , Petrişor Liliana Elza
Published: November 2018

Land cover and use changes, part of the ‘global changes’, are important for the global sustainability and resilience through their negative impacts on ecosystem services and biodiversity, and on the human welfare. In Eastern Europe in general and Romania in special, property restitution was a main driver of change. This study aimed to look at the land cover and use changes in Romania by their transitional dynamic using CORINE data in an attempt to identify the long-term consistent trends. The results show that deforestation and urbanization are more prominent, and the development of agriculture slows down, reflecting the consequences of an unplanned development and low environmental care. The hotspots concentrating land cover and use changes are characteristic to ex-socialist transition countries.
'Serbian Soko' in Steubenville (Ohio)
Authors: Pavlović Petar , Pantelić-Babić Kristina , Živanović Nenad , Pavlović Danilo
Published: November 2018

Serbs who lived in America (more precisely, in the territory of United States) began to accept the very idea of Sokolism in mid-1907. One of first initiators of this idea was Danilo Radjevic, who worked and lived in Butte (Montana). In early 1909 began to appear the first initiatives for the establishment of Serbian Soko societies (SSS) in this territory. During 1909 two SSS were established, first one in Cincinnati (Ohio) and second one in Detroit (Michigan), and in the following year five more. During 1911 three societies were established, and in 1912 more than ten, among which Serbian Soko Society in Steubenville (Ohio). This paper deals with Serbian Sokol Society in Steubenville in order to determine when the Society was formed, who were its initiators, founders and members, which were its main activities and what kind of contribution the society had to development of Sokolism in the territory of America (United States).
Peranan Radio Republik Indonesia Yogyakarta Dalam Pelestarian Karawitan
Authors: - KRISWANTO
Published: November 2018

The Role of Indonesian Republic Radio of Yogyakarta in Preserving Karawitan. This article discussesthe role of Indonesian Republic Radio (RRI) Yogyakarta in the preservation of karawitan. RRI Yogyakarta –bornthrough MAVRO (1934) and Japan Radio Hosokyoku (1942), offi cially established on September 11, 1945- is aplace for the existence of Uyon uyon Manasuka. Uyon-uyon Manasuka –originally known as Doyo Mardowo– becomesone of the prime shows in RRI Yogyakarta on the struggle of Ki Tjokrowasito who later became the boss. Thecharacteristics of uyon-uyon Manasuka which were different from uyon uyon Hadiluhung Sultan Palace and Uyonuyon Muryoraras Pura Paku Alaman, enrich the cultural treasures of Yogyakarta. Since its birth until now, its existencestill gets its own place for people of Yogyakarta. Even present society is still getting involved directly throughinteractive contacts. Besides uyon-uyon Manasuka, RRI Yogyakarta also facilitates the activities of community-uyonuyon packed in lunch-uyon uyon events
Membaca Sandur Bojonegoro dan Sandur Tuban
Authors: Catur Wibono J. , Susilowati Trisno Tri , Ali As’ad M.
Published: November 2018

Reading Bojonegoro and Tuban’s Sandur Performances. Sandur performance is a form of social and culturalactivities of agrarian society. This study focuses on the difference between Bojonegoro and Tuban’s Sandurperformances. This performance is a form of expression patterns of thought and feeling into a tangible folk art. Itwill compare the themes of the stories, the actors, makeup and fashion, properties, music accompaniment, stages,time of performances and audiences. Comparative study of aesthetic forms an important aspect in order to analyze atraditional theater. Based on the research concluded that Sandur performance is one way to present the creative ideaswith aesthetic value. Performing of Sandur also has a complexity of meaning contained therein.
Kèjhungan: Gaya Nyanyian Madura dalam Pemaknaan Masyarakat Madura Barat pada Penyelenggaraan Tradisi Rèmoh
Authors: Mistortoify Zulkarnain , Haryono Timbul , Simatupang Lono L. , Ganap Victorius
Published: November 2018

Kèjhungan in Rèmoh Tradition on West Madura. Kèjhungan or singing style comes from the activity of peoplesinging about their everyday lives in Madura’s society. When the kèjhungan has become an “established” singing style,therefore the meaning of the kèjhungan includes the ownership meaning that is inherited through oral traditions andlegitimized in the culture of the people of Madura. The research’s assumption explains that the existence of the kèjhunganbecomes an important conscious for the whole singing culture of the Madura people. Even, in the elite village life for examplein the “gathering tradtion” of blatèr community, kèjhungan has become their identity of existence. This research is a studyon the representation of values when the kèjhungan is made as a symbol or legitimate image for the blatèr communityin the Madura society. The fi ndings of this research explains that kèjhungan has become the object of consumption thatis advanced to the blatèr community in achieving their respect. With their power, the blatèr can construct traditionalkèjhungan values into outstanding symbols in strengthening their existence in Madura’s society.
Perkembangan Penyajian Jathilan di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: - Kuswarsantyo , Haryono Timbul , Soedarsono R.M
Published: November 2018

The Horse Dance in Yogyakarta. Artikel ini membahas perjalanan sejarah kesenian Jathilan hingga memasukiera Globalisasi. Pasang surut kesenian Jathilan telah dialami dari waktu ke waktu, termasuk juga dalam aspekfungsi penyajian. Kini Jathilan dapat bebas disajikan tanpa terkait dengan upacara seremonial tertentu. Hadirnyaindustri pariwisata yang dicanangkan pemerintah tahun 1986, merupakan era baru yang disebut dengan Globalisasi.Program pariwisata memberikan dampak luar biasa bagi pengembangan sajian seni Jathilan. Interaksi sosial antarwilayah memberi kontribusi terhadap upaya pengemasan bentuk sajian Jathilan untuk konsumsi wisatawan.Pengaruh tersebut terjadi karena dua faktor, pertama faktor eksternal dan kedua faktor internal. Dua pengaruh iniyang memberi sinyal akan berkembangnya bentuk sajian Jathilan yang tidak lagi hanya dipentaskan untuk acaraseremonial tertentu. Penerapan konsep pseudo traditional art, dengan mengutamakan sajian kemasan yang singkatpadat, penuh variatif, telah dihilangkan unsur ritual, tiruan bentuk aslinya dan murah harganya.
Semiotika Tripartisi Concierto de Aranjuez Bagian I Allegro con Spirito Karya Joaquin Rodrigo
Authors: - Kustap
Published: November 2018

Tripartition Semiotics of Concierto de Aranjuez. Tulisan ini membahas Concierto de Aranjuez Bagian I Allegrocon SpiritoKarya Joaquin Rodrigo. Metode diskriptiptif analisis digunakan untuk mengupas masalah ini. Berdasarkanpenelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa makna musikal pada level poietic bagi Rodrigo adalah tidak mudah putus asa,ramai dan bersemangat seperti Allegro con spirito. Dalam level neural, sukat yang stabil bermakna tenang, tonikadimulai dari mayor dan diselesaikan dalam mayor bermakna suasana gembira. Dinamika yang dinamis bermaknasemangat dari yang sangat lembu, lembut, kuat, kerasa, hingga keras sekali.