bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of the Collision Cell (CCT) in the ICP-MS Analytical System
Authors: Széles Éva , Kovács Béla , Prokisch József , Győri Zoltán
Published: September 2019

Our laboratory has seen a sharp rise in the number of requests for the analysis of smaller and smaller concentrations of elements from foods, plants, soil, organic fertiliser, irrigation and ground water, sewage, sewage sludge, raw material of food, as well as human and animal origin samples. From the above elements the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer is capable of analysing the smallest concentration of elements. Our method of analysis is to use our ICP-MS instrument, together with a ICP-MS with Collision Cell Technology (CCT). The CCT method has better detection limit, with 1-3 magnitudes, compared to the normal ICP-MS analytical method. The CCT has better detection limits mainly for the following elements in the periodical system: analysis of arsenic, selenium, germanium, vanadium and chromium. Additionally a collision cell can be applied for the analysis of silicium, sulphur, zink, copper, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium in smaller concentrations.
Evaluation of Soil Degradation Based on High Resolution Remote Sensing Data
Authors: Burai Péter , Tamás János
Published: September 2019

Soil salinity is the main problem of soil degradation in the Grate Plain with cultivated area of 20% affected. Its influence is accelerated on the water managed and irrigated lands. Remote sensing can significantly contribute to detecting temporal changes of salt-related surface features. We have chosen a farm where intensive crop cultivation takes place as a test site as soil degradation can be intensive as a result of land use and irrigation. In order to evaluate soil salt content and biomass analysis, we gathered detailed data from an 100x250 m area. We analyzed the salinity property of the samples. In our research we used a TETRACAM ADC multispectral camera to take high resolution images (0,2-0,5 m) of low altitude (300-500 m). A Normalized Vegetation Index was computed from near infrared (750-950 nm) and red (620-750 nm) bands. This data was compared with the samples of investigated area. Analyzing the images, we evaluated image reliability, and the connection between the bands and the soil properties (pH, salt content). A strong correlation observed between NDVI and soil salinity (EC) makes the multispectral images suitable for construction of salinity map. A further strong correlation was determined between NDVI and yield.
Studies of Expression of Peptaibol Synthetase of Trichoderma reesei
Authors: Irinyi László , Sándor Erzsébet , Kövics György
Published: September 2019

Because of the potential importance of peptaibols in the biological control of plant diseases, a transgenic, a T. reesei strain carrying a tex1-promoter: goxA fusion plasmid was constructed for furthur studies. The peptaibol synthetase gene (which is highly similar to T. virens tex1) was identified in the genome sequence of T. reesei. A 900 bp 5’ upstream noncoding fragment, presumed to include the promoter region of tex1, was cloned into the pSJ3 plasmid (which contains the Aspergillus niger goxA gene encoding glucose oxidase). Finally, we transformed T. reesei with the tex1-promoter: goxA fusion containing pSJ3 plasmid.
Bioreactors in Hungary
Authors: Sinóros-Szabó Jr. Botond , Maniak Stephan
Published: September 2019

The transformation and utilization of organic materials must occur with the highest degree of environmental conformity. This conformity – in accordance with the guiding principles of the European Union – will result in a new economic and systematical approach. We can establish the profitability of projects with the utilization of surplus effects which characterize multiple-product lines.
The Presentation of Debrecen University’s Solar Energy Power Plant
Authors: Szecskó Zoltán , Grasseli Gábor
Published: September 2019

Energy plays an important role in everyday life and in the economy. The use of fossil energy sources greatly damages the environment. Besides this, the quantity of these energy sources is limited. Therefore, it is important to increase the share of renewable energy sources (solar, wind, water, biomass) in energy generation. Huge amounts of energy (1150-1300 kWh/m2) arrive at the earth from the sun, which utilized in passive and active ways. One of the active applications is photovoltaic current production, in the course of which electricity is produced directly with PV-Panels. This can be fed into the grid.
The Usage of New Multispectral Satellites in Agro-Environmental Protection
Authors: Takács Péter , Tamás János
Published: September 2019

GIS, and especially remote sensing, offers great help in performing agro-environmental protection tasks. It can process a large amount of data to an arranged set of databases, and is also an excellent source of information. Moreover its keeps the geographical coordinates of all data during processing. The usage of remotely-sensed data is one of the most up-to-date and effective ways to observe, analyze and understand the complex phenomena taking place in all the spheres of agricultural production (soil, water, air), and also to track and monitor the changes of different environmental parameters, as they constantly change in time and space. Several indices will be described, which can be derived from remote sensed data. Next, a relatively new hyperspectral satellite sensor (MODIS) will be introduced, as it can be a input data source in research performed in agri-environmental protection. Last, a new meteorological satellite (MSG-1) will be introduced, as its data are available for public usage, and it could be an important data source.
Large Scale Measurement of the Total Antioxidant Capacity of Different hungaricum Fruit and Vegetable Samples with Photochem Chemiluminometric Device
Authors: Veres Zsuzsanna , Domokos-Szabolcsy Éva , Fári Gábor Miklós
Published: September 2019

In our present study, we performed a quick test of the antioxidant capacity of domestic fruit and vegetable cultivars with a PHOTOCHEM® instrument (Analytik Jena AG, Germany). The instrument is special because it can measure both the total lipid-soluble antioxidant capacity (ACL method) and the total water-soluble antioxidant capacity. Another advantage of the system is its quick measurement. With similar instruments, such measurement can take several hours, while PHOTOCHEM® can perform it within a few minutes.In our model studies, we examined the changes in the antioxidant capacity of sour cherry, green pepper, carrot, pumpkin, red beet and Brassica sp. cultivars. We aimed to determine how suitable the instrument is for quick, routine measurements in the case of the different horticultural products and which species have high antioxidant capacity values.On the basis of our examinations, we can state that the PHOTOCHEM® system is suitable for routine, semi-automated measurements of the total antioxidant capacity at several vegetables and fruits. Besides this, the system can be used for testing the quality of food products, for monitoring storability in post-harvest technologies, and for special breeding programmes and for physiological and biotechnological studies.
Adsorption and Treatment of Petroleum Products Contaminated Water using Activated Carbon Produced from Hura crepitans Linn Seeds
Authors: Sani Yelwa Abubakar , Cyril Ogbiko , Aliyu Muhammad
Published: September 2019

Industrial waste water arising from crude oil exploration and processing activities poses a serious environmental problem in Nigeria. Consequently, a study of the use of activated carbon in the clean up was designed by this study with the aim of reducing the water contamination to a more acceptable level. Locally produced activated carbon produced from Hura crepitans seeds of different mass was employed as adsorbent with its adsorption potentials compared with standard commercial activated carbon. A 2h contact time was allowed after which physicochemical parameters such as temperature, odour, appearance, density, pH, chemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, conductivity, turbidity, total dissolved solids, chloride, sulphate, total hardness, calcium and magnesium concentrations were determined. Results of the analyses showed that the produced activated carbon is an excellent means for the removal of the contaminants as seen by the decrease in the contaminant concentration from an initial concentration to that within or close to both WHO and refinery specifications. The results of this study revealed that the powdered form of the activated carbon from H. crepitans seed would be very effective in the remediation of petroleum-hydrocarbon contaminated ground water and its use is therefore recommended.
КУЛЬТУРОТВОРЧІ МОЖЛИВОСТІ ПЕРЕКЛАДУ В ПОГЛЯДАХ ХОСЕ ОРТЕГИ-І-ГАССЕТА
Authors: Смоліна Ольга
Published: September 2019

Стаття розширює уявлення про культурологічні погляди Хосе Ортеги-і-Ґассета. В якості матеріалу дляаналізу залучені роботи сучасних іспанських вчених у перекладах автора цієї статті. Проблему перекладу Ортега розглядає крізь систему бінарних опозицій: виявлення / замовчування, живе / мертве, застигла схема / стихія життя, мова / мовчання, рідна мова / чужа мова, поганий утопіст / добрий утопіст, думати / говорити. Перекладач не лише знаходить вдалі еквіваленти між двома мовами; він перекладає себе як носія однієї культури у людину іншої культури. Таким чином переклад є засобом розуміння себе, засобом пізнання своєї та іншої культури.
КУЛЬТУРНА ТВОРЧІСТЬ У ЗАХІДНОМУ ПОЛІССІ 50-70 РОКІВ ХХ СТОЛІТТЯ: СПРОБІ РЕКОНСТРУКЦІЇ ПРОВІДНИХ ФОРМ
Authors: Виткалов Сергій
Published: September 2019

Здійснено спробу, залучаючи матеріали Державних архівів Рівненської і Волинської областей,реконструювати форми активізації народної ініціативи в Західному Поліссі у повоєнний період; акцентовано увагу на специфіці організації культурної діяльності; виявлено найбільш ефективні форми роботи з населенням цих областей; акцентовано увагу на репертуарній політиці самодіяльних колективів регіону; досліджено тематичне розмаїття художньої діяльності. З’ясовано роль і значення розмаїття культурних форм у питанні збереження національних ознак.
КУЛЬТУРНО-МИСТЕЦЬКА ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ Б. ЛЯТОШИНСЬКОГО В ЛОГІЦІ ТВОРЧО-ПОШУКОВИХ ПРОЦЕСІВ 20-60-х РОКІВ ХХ СТОЛІТТЯ
Authors: Добіна Тетяна
Published: September 2019

Висвітлюються аспекти формування культурно-мистецької діяльності Б. Лятошинського в контекстіперсоналізованої історії культури. Реконструйовано культуротворчі шукання Б. Лятошинського в логіці культурних процесів 20-60-х рр. ХХ століття. Зазначено, що творчо-пошукова позиція композитора дозволила йому не підпасти під художні стереотипи в мистецтві минулого століття й зберегти самобутність і самоцінність творчого процесу.
ПРОБЛЕМА ХУДОЖНЬОЇ ТВОРЧОСТІ: ЕСТЕТИКО-ХУДОЖНІ ОРІЄНТИРИ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКИХ АВАНГАРДИСТІВ І УКРАЇНСЬКИХ ФУТУРИСТІВ
Authors: Холодинська Світлана
Published: September 2019

Аргументовано, що своєрідною теоретичною настановою у процесі аналізу становлення творчого діалогу між європейським авангардизмом і українським футуризмом повинна виступити проблема творчості, яка досить повільно утверджувалася в історії як естетики, так і мистецтвознавства, і посіла гідне місце лише на межі ХІХ–ХХ ст. Підкреслено роль «негативної психології» у розширенні меж розуміння постаті митця та якісних чинників геніальності.
МУЛЬТИКУЛЬТУРНАЯ СРЕДА В АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНЕ И ИСПАНИИ
Authors: Алекперлі Джавид
Published: September 2019

Статья посвящена некоторым вопросам изучения мультикультуральной среды в Азербайджане и Испании.В ходе изучения данного объекта исследования автор попытался раскрыть некоторые аспекты мультикультурной особенности Азербайджана и Испании. Была подчеркнута значимость существования мультикультуральной среды в глобализирующемся мире и отмечено, что и Азербайджан, и Испания являются примерами, где представители разных конфессий и наций могут жить и творить в атмосфере мира и спокойствия.
СОЦІОКУЛЬТУРА МОДНОЇ ПОВЕДІНКИ ОСОБИСТОСТІ: ПСИХОЛОГО-ІСТОРИЧНИЙ АНАЛІЗ
Authors: Литвин-Кіндратюк Світлана
Published: September 2019

Здійснено аналіз модної поведінки як соціокультурної практики у вимірах історичного розвиткуособистості у річищі соціального конструкціонізму. У контексті традиційного, модерного та постмодерного побуту визначено етапи ритуалізації поведінки у системі моди. Показано, що на відміну від традиційного укладу життя в умовах модерного побуту зміни модної поведінка пришвидшуються. Мода втрачає риси відносної стабільності й набуває по лінії «соціальне – індивідуальне» форми ритуалізацій, що поєднується з індивідуалізацією. Внаслідок її десимволізації постмодерний побут тяжіє до реконструктивних стратегій поведінки у сфері моди.
ТЕАТРАЛЬНИЙ КОСТЮМ І НАЦІОНАЛЬНА ІДЕНТИЧНІСТЬ:ЛІНІЇ ПЕРЕТИНУ
Authors: Доброєр Наталія , Баторій Анастасія
Published: September 2019

Продемонстровано зв’язок театрального костюма та національної ідентичності. Представлено кілька способів її репрезентації на прикладі репертуару Одеського українського музично-драматичного театру ім. В. В. Василька.Доведено, що ефективність здійснюваної в національному театрі репрезентації етнокультурної ідентичності та її актуалізації в театральному костюмі, значною мірою обумовлена логікою розвитку історичного контексту.
АРХЕТИПНЕ ПІДГРУНТЯ ОБРАЗНО-СИМВОЛІЧНОЇ СФЕРИ ВІТЧИЗНЯНОГО БЛАГОДІЙНИЦТВА
Authors: Толмачова Ірина
Published: September 2019

Досліджуються архетипи вітчизняного благодійництва як носії образно-символічної інформації вкультурі благодійництва та як початкові знаки пам’яті в цій сфері. Приділено увагу проблематиці специфіки культурних архетипів та висунуто гіпотезу про однозначність культурних архетипів. Розглянуто архетипну природу іпостасей Бога (Бога-Отця, Бога-Сина та Бога-Святого Духа) в контексті специфіки їх благодіянь.Образно-символічна сфера вітчизняного благодійництва розглядається в межах двох інститутів: традиційного благодійництва та філантропії (сучасного благодійництва). Аналіз фундаментальних семіотичних образів в культурі традиційного благодійництва та в культурі філантропії дав підстави зробити висновок про стан сформованості цих систем архетипної фіксації.
An effective, low-cost approach to improving medication adherence among immigrant and refugee populations
Authors: Olanrewaju Ayobami , Salguero Maria , Vasylyeva Tetyana L.
Published: September 2019

Medication adherence among children is complex, requiring an adherent caregiver. Low educational level, low socioeconomic status and language barrier are factors influencing adherence. In presented case, the primary reason for non-adherence was the mother’s poor communication skills due to a language barrier. We overcame the problem with a simple, virtually cost-free technique, which includes color labels and saw dramatic changes in medication adherence for our patient. This approach can be especially useful for immigrant and refugee populations, and we believe it can also complement existing interpretation services and other approaches to improve medication adherence for all patients.
Analisa dan Penerapan Fuzzy Inference System Metode Mamdani untuk Penentuan Penerima Beasiswa
Authors: Munawaroh Munawaroh
Published: September 2019

Scholarships are gifts in the form of financial assistance given to individuals. Scholarships aim to be used for the sustainability of the education being pursued. SMAN 1 Parung is a formal government-owned institution which is engaged in education. SMAN 1 Parung has a scholarship program for underachievers. A problem that often occurs is the inaccuracy of scholarships because they only use an average report card grade. Based on these problems, the authors conducted a study to determine the recipient of the scholarship using the Mamdani method of fuzzy inference, with criteria for the average value of report cards, parental income, and the number of dependent parents. The approach used to solve research problems through literature studies from previous research on the determination of scholarship recipients, the theory of fuzzy logic Mamdani method, then arrange the stages that must be done in research. The application of methods and criteria is expected to be obtained by accurate calculations so as to produce an accurate assessment of students who are entitled to scholarships.

Abstrak: Beasiswa merupakan pemberian berupa bantuan keuangan yang diberikan kepada perorangan. Beasiswa bertujuan untuk digunakan demi keberlangsungan pendidikan yang ditempuh. SMAN 1 Parung merupakan lembaga formal milik pemerintah yang bergerak pada bidang pendidikan. SMAN 1 Parung mempunyai program beasiswa untuk siswa berprestasi yang kurang mampu. Masalah yang kerap kali terjadi yaitu tidak tepatnya pemberian beasiswa karena hanya menggunakan rata-rata nilai rapor. Berdasarkan masalah tersebut, penulis melakukan penelitian untuk menentukan penerima beasiswa menggunakan fuzzy inference system metode Mamdani, dengan kriteria rata-rata nilai rapor, pendapatan orang tua, dan jumlah tanggungan orang tua. Pendekatan yang digunakan untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan penelitian melalui studi pustaka dari penelitian terdahulu tentang penentuan penerima beasiswa, teori tentang logika fuzzy metode Mamdani, kemudian menyusun tahap-tahap yang harus dilakukan dalam penelitian. Penerapan metode dan kriteri diharapkan dapat diperoleh perhitungan yang akurat sehingga menghasilkan penilaian yang akurat terhadap siswa-siswi yang berhak mendapatkan beasiswa.
Frecuencia de sangrado en pacientes con enfermedades cardiovasculares anticoagulados con warfarina genérica vs. Coumadin
Authors: Builes Carlos Esteban , Arango Andrea , Cano Wilton Mauricio
Published: September 2019

* Trabajo ganador del premio al "Mejor trabajo de Residentes" otorgado por el XXI Congreso Colombiano de Medicina Interna. Cali, 14 al 17 de octubre de 2010

Objetivos: comparar la frecuencia de complicaciones hemorrágicas en pacientes mayores de dieciocho años con enfermedades cardiovasculares que se encuentren anticoagulados con warfarina genérica y en aquellos anticoagulados con Coumadin.

Metodología: se realizó un estudio de cohortes de tipo retrospectivo, se tomó una muestra total de 444 pacientes, 222 en terapia con warfarina genérica y 222 en terapia con Coumadin.

Resultados: en la muestra de 444 se conoció el género en 406 pacientes, 187 (46.1%) fueron mujeres y 219 (53.9%) hombres. Los diagnósticos más frecuentes por los cuales los pacientes se encontraban anticoagulados fueron reemplazo valvular 265 pacientes y fibrilación auricular 123 pacientes. De todos los pacientes presentaron alguna complicación 194. Al momento de la complicación se encontraban en tratamiento con warfarina genérica 152 pacientes (78.4%) y 42 pacientes se encontraban en tratamiento con Coumadin (21.6%). De los 194 pacientes que presentaron complicaciones, 114 (58.76%) presentaron algún episodio de sangrado. De ellos, presentaron sangrado mayor siete pacientes y sangrado menor 107 pacientes.. Después de la complicación cambiaron de medicamento 47 pacientes, de los cuales lo hicieron de warfarina genérica a Coumadin 39 pacientes, de los cuales mejoraron 94.9% y de Coumadin a warfarina genérica ocho pacientes, con mejoría sólo en 12.5%.

Conclusiones: la frecuencia de episodios de sangrado menor es significativamente mayor entre los pacientes anticoagulados con warfarina genérica que en los anticoagulados con Coumadin. Además en los pacientes que presentaron alguna complicación, se observó una mejoría significativa con el cambio de warfarina genérica a Coumadin
PENGUATAN BRANDING DESA KEPUHSARI MANYARAN WONOGIRI SEBAGAI DESTINASI WISATA KAMPUNG WAYANG TATAH SUNGGING
Authors: Octavia Ercilia Rini , Ismail Anugrah Irfan
Published: September 2019

Desa Kepuhsari Kecamatan Manyaran, Kabupaten Wonogiri, Jawa Tengah, sudah sejak lama dikenal sebagai sentra produksi wayang kulit tatah sungging. Hasil tatah sunggingnya terkenal tebal, rapi, dan halus sehingga menjadi salah satu produk unggulan dari Kabupaten Wonogiri. Bahkan, pada tahun 2014 pemerintah telah memberi identitas pada Desa Kepuhsari sebagai ‘Kampung Wayang’. Melalui penelitian yang dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, dianalisa dengan metode analisis model interaktif, serta divalidasi dengan triangulasi data ini, mampu menemukenali beberapa potensi di Desa Kepuhsari berupa potensi SDM, alam, wisata budaya dan religi, anyaman bambu, cinderamata, kelompok seni pertunjukan, serta utamanya berupa kerajinan wayang kulit tatah sungging. Kemudian juga menemukan upaya internal yang sudah dilakukan oleh pengelola Kampung Wayang dan pemerintah setempat berupah pembentukan Pokdarwis Tetuko, pengelolaan Kampung Wayang, serta pengembangan industri kreatif untuk perajin wayang tatah sungging. Berdasar temuan data menyoal potensi dan upaya internal tersebut maka dapat dirumuskan beberapa strategi dalam upaya penguatan branding Desa Kepuhsari sebagai Destinasi Wisata Kampung Wayang Tatah Sungging agar keberadaannya tetap eksis dan makin dikenal oleh masyarakat luas baik dalam maupun luar negeri.
DAYA HAMBAT EKSTRAK ETANOL BUNGA TELANG (Clitoria Ternatea L) TERHADAP BAKTERI PERUSAK PANGAN
Authors: Riyanto Ervina Fauzia , Suhartati Rochmanah
Published: September 2019

Makanan dapat menjadi tempat hidup dan berkembangbiak satu atau lebih jenis
mikroorganisme, karena mengandung nutrisi untuk pertumbuhan mikroorganisme. Mikroorganisme
tersebut dapat menyebabkan kerusakan pada makanan dan menimbulkan permasalaan kesehatan.
Mikroorganisme yang berperan dalam proses pembusukan makanan misalnya Pseudomonas
aeruginosa dan Bacillus cereus. Upaya menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri tersebut dapat
memanfaatkan bunga telang yang diketahui mengandung senyawa fitokimia seperti: alkaloid,
flavonoid, tannin, saponin, sebagai antibakteri terhadap pertumbuhan mikroorganisme dan serangga.
Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui daya hambat ekstrak etanol bunga telang (Clitoria ternatea L)
terhadap bakteri patogen perusak pangan yaitu Pseudomonas aeruginosa dan Bacillus cereus. Metode
yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen. Ekstrak etanol bunga telang diekstraksi
dengan metode maserasi. Daya hambat bakteri diukur dari diameter zona hambat ekstrak etanol bunga
telang dengan metode difusi agar Kirby Bauer. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat daya hambat
ekstrak etanol terhadap bakteri Pseudomonas aeruginosa pada konsentrasi 10% hingga 100%
sedangkan daya hambat terhadap bakteri Bacillus cereus terdapat pada konsentrasi 30% sampai 100%.
Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa konsentrasi hambat minimal (KHM) ekstrak etanol bunga
telang terhadap bakteri Pseudomonas aeruginosa adalah 10% dan konsentrasi hambat minimal (KHM)
ekstrak etanol bunga telang terhadap bakteri Bacillus cereus adalah 30%.
Continuing conversations with Herb Simon: In memoriam of Sciences of the Artificial
Authors: Sarasvathy Saras
Published: September 2019

Au cours des deux dernières décennies de développement de la littérature sur la démarche entrepreneuriale effectuale, qui comprenait la réflexion sur l’entrepreneuriat en tant que science de l’artificiel, j’ai rencontré plusieurs objections à l’idée même d’une science de l’artificiel. En répondant à ces critiques, j’ai également appris à défendre d’une manière appréciative cette idée et son importance pour la recherche en entrepreneuriat. Dans cet article commémoratif, je partage mes expériences et mes connaissances sur la construction de cet axe de recherche, entremêlées de souvenirs personnels lors des travaux menés avec Herbert Simon au cours de mes études doctorales et par la suite.
Influence of a Capsular Tension Ring on Ocular Aberrations After Cataract Surgery: A Comparative Study
Authors: Rohart Charlotte , Gatinel Damien
Published: September 2019

Purpose:

To evaluate the effects of a capsular tension ring on ocular and corneal aberrations after cataract surgery.

Methods:

In this prospective, randomized, contra-lateral eye study, 20 patients who underwent bilateral cataract surgery were divided into two groups: eyes that received the capsular tension ring (CTR group) and fellow eyes that did not receive the capsular tension ring (IOL group). Total optical aberrations were measured 3 months postoperatively. Ocular and corneal aberrations were analyzed to determine whether statistically significant differences were present between groups.

Results:

In the CTR group, the root-mean-square (RMS) for total aberrations and total higher order aberrations were 2.13±1.17 µm and 1.01±0.89 µm, respectively. The RMS for tilt, coma, trefoil, and spherical aberration were 1.05±0.65 µm, 0.45±0.32 µm, 0.47±0.19 µm, and 0.31±0.12 µm, respectively. In the IOL group, the RMS coefficient for total aberrations and total higher order aberrations were 2.01±1.30 µm and 0.88±0.34 µm, respectively. The RMS for tilt, coma, trefoil, and spherical aberration were 0.58±0.35 µm, 0.29±0.18 µm, 0.49±0.26 µm, and 0.32±0.21 µm, respectively. Tilt was statistically significantly higher in the CTR group compared with the IOL group (
P
=.0009). Postoperatively, there were no other differences between groups (
P
>.05).

Conclusions:

The use of the capsular tension ring caused an increase in tilt aberration after cataract surgery and does not seem to improve the optical performance of conventional intraocular lenses after uneventful cataract surgery. [
J Refract Surg
. 2009;25:S116–S121.]
Ocular Aberrations Measured by the Fourier-based WaveScan and Zernike-based LADARWave Hartmann-Shack Aberrometers
Authors: Knapp Stefanie , Awwad Shady T. , Ghali Claudine , McCulley James P.
Published: September 2019

Purpose:

To evaluate agreements in lower and higher order aberration measurements by two Hartmann-Shack wavefront-sensing devices.

Methods:

Using the VISX WaveScan and Alcon LADARWave aberrometers, ocular aberrations at a fixed optical zone of 6 mm were measured on 36 eyes of 18 patients. A tunable light intensity source was used to control pupil size, which was checked using infrared pupillometry. Repeatability of measurements was evaluated using the intra-class correlation coefficient with 3 consecutive measurements on each aberrometer.

Results:

Mean absolute defocus for WaveScan and LADARWave was 2.82±2.69 and 2.93±3.24 root-mean-square (RMS) µm, whereas astigmatism was 0.81±0.49 and 0.87±0.57 µm, respectively. Pearson correlation coefficients between the two aberrometers were 0.908 and 0.870 for defocus and astigmatism, respectively, whereas higher order aberration correlation was less tight (Pearson correlation coefficient=0.596 for coma, 0.746 for trefoil, 0.836 for spherical aberration, 0.637 for secondary astigmatism, and 0.963 for quadrafoil [
P
<.001 for all]). The LADARWave had a tendency to display more spherical aberration than the WaveScan, especially at high aberration values, with mean absolute difference in measurement of 0.12±0.08 µm, and only 44% of eyes having less than ±0.10 RMS µm of difference. The mean total higher order aberration absolute difference was 0.14±0.14 µm, with only 50% of eyes within ±0.1 RMS of agreement. Vector analysis revealed appreciable discrepancies in third- and fourth-order directional Zernike components, while showing similar values for fifth-order components. Intra-class correlation coeffi-cient values for both aberrometers over different aberration orders showed excellent repeatability.

Conclusions:

The WaveScan and LADARWave share similar lower order aberration measurements, but display significantly different higher order aberration values.

[
J Refract Surg
. 2009;25:201–209.]
Intraindividual Comparison of Functional Vision and Higher Order Aberrations After Implantation of Aspheric and Spherical Intraocular Lenses
Authors: Su Pei-Yuang , Hu Fung-Rong
Published: September 2019

Purpose:

To compare the intraindividual effects of an aspheric intraocular lens (IOL) (Tecnis Z9000, Advanced Medical Optics Inc [AMO]) with a conventional spherical IOL (AcrySof single-piece SA60AT, Alcon Laboratories Inc) on functional vision and higher order aberration.

Methods:

In this prospective study, 40 eyes of 20 patients presenting for cataract surgery were randomly assigned to receive a spherical IOL (AcrySof one-piece) in one eye and an aspheric IOL (Tecnis) in the contralateral eye. Patients were followed for 3 months postoperatively. The results of sine-wave grating contrast sensitivity, contrast acuity under mesopic and photopic conditions, and higher order aberrations (3rd, 4th, and 5th order, primary spherical and total) root-mean-square (RMS) were compared intraindividually.

Results:

The postoperative corn
e
al higher order aberrations were not significantly different between the two IOL groups. Total higher order aberrations, total 4th order, and primary spherical aberrations were significantly lower in the Tecnis group at pupil size >5 mm. Contrast acuity was not significantly different between the two IOL groups under mesopic and photopic conditions. Mean pupil size under mesopic conditions was 4.20 mm and 4.08 mm in the AcrySof and Tecnis groups, respectively. Sine-wave contrast sensitivity test results were slightly better in the Tecnis group at spatial frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, and 12 cycles per degree, but these differences did not reach statistical significance.

Conclusions:

Compared to conventional spherical IOL, the Tecnis aspheric IOL significantly reduced total ocular and spherical aberration but did not result in better functional vision under mesopic or photopic conditions. Small pupil size may be a factor, which limits the beneficial effect of aspheric IOLs on visual performance. [
J Refract Surg.
2009;25:265–272.]
Use of the Pentacam True Net Corneal Power for Intraocular Lens Calculation in Eyes After Refractive Corneal Surgery
Authors: Kim Sang Woo , Kim Eung Kweon , Cho Beom-Jin , Kim Sun Woong , Song Ki Yung , Kim Tae-im
Published: September 2019

Purpose:

To assess the accuracy and validity of true net corneal power of the Pentacam system to provide a keratometry reading for calculating intraocular lens (IOL) power in postoperative refractive surgery eyes.

Methods:

Refraction, an automated keratometry reading, and true net corneal power were measured for 30 eyes that required cataract surgery and had previously undergone refractive surgery. Target refraction values calculated with the SRK/T formula using true net corneal power were compared with postoperative manifest refraction values.

Results:

Using true net corneal power, the mean deviation from the desired postoperative cataract refractive outcome was 0.47±0.56 diopters (D); the actual refraction was within ±0.50 D of the intended refraction for 70% of eyes (21/30) and within ±1.00 D for 93% of eyes (28/30).

Conclusions:

The true net corneal power can be used as a keratometry reading for eyes with previous refractive surgery requiring cataract surgery. [
J Refract Surg
. 2009;25:285–289.]
Strategies for Efficient, Meaningful, and Inclusive Online Learning Environments
Authors: Petersen Naomi Jeffery
Published: September 2019

Students and faculty rely on clear and unambiguous time targets to exchange information and pace their intersecting lives. Most students juggle work, family, and commuting demands, and increasing numbers also struggle with language needs and disabilities, requiring additional and flexible time to grasp the scope of assignments, read and gather information, process concepts into written products, and finally make sense of the experience. It all takes time. In this chapter, practical strategies for structuring time expectations are introduced in the context of a commitment to empower self-regulation and lifelong learning with particular attention to accessibility. The time dimension of each component of the syllabus, assignments, and gradebook are described with examples from a successful online course, with reference to theory and research on student engagement and satisfaction.
Expectations, Experiences, and Preferences of Students in a Dual Mode Program
Authors: Nguyen Linh Cuong , Davis Kate , Sayyad Abdi Elham , Thorpe Clare , Henry Katya , Partridge Helen
Published: September 2019

While online-only programs are increasingly common, many universities today offer dual mode programs with both online and on campus cohorts undertaking the same program at the same time. This results in students having a range of experiences along a continuum from fully online study to a mix of online and face-to-face study. This research aimed to develop an understanding of preferences, expectations, and experiences of students enrolled in a dual mode postgraduate coursework program in Australia. Outcomes are presented in themes along with rich description and explanation that capture different facets of recurring singular ideas delineating the experiences of students in relation to their learning in a flexible dual mode. The research findings provide insight into the student experience of online study as well as the broader experience of study in a dual mode cohort.
Supporting the Spiritual Experience in Online Faith-Based Education
Authors: Ziemendorf Amanda Lanae Jones , Schroyer Sarah
Published: September 2019

Faith-based institutions offer educators a unique set of challenges and opportunities as they are tasked with the integration of faith in the classroom experience while delivering content necessary to meet subject matter objectives. Evaluation of audience, context, and protection of the learning environment are key elements for consideration when incorporating faith within the online classroom. The purpose of this chapter is to support knowledge and competency in implementing faith-based content, integration techniques, and usable instructional solutions that promote authentic connections. When applied strategically and mindfully, faith components can support mutual trust between the learner and the educator, establish a foundation for deep personal growth, and actively fulfill the online instructional objectives. This chapter will cover the background and history of faith in adult education, evaluation of audience and context, protection of the learning environment, utility of faith-based instruction, mindfulness, and techniques for integration.
High Order of Conceptual Thinking
Authors: Etkind Masha
Published: September 2019

This chapter describe a novel pedagogy for conceptual thinking and peer cooperation with meaning equivalence reusable learning objects (MERLO) that enhances higher-order thinking; it deepens comprehension of conceptual content and improves learning outcomes. The evolution of this instructional methodology follows insights from recent developments: analysis of patterns of evolving concepts in human experience that led to the emergence of concept science, development of digital information, research in neuroscience and brain imaging showing that exposure of learners to multi-semiotic problems enhance cognitive control of inter-hemispheric attentional processing in the lateral brain, and increase higher-order thinking. The research on peer cooperation and indirect reciprocity document the motivational effect of being observed, a psychological imperative that motivates individuals to cooperate and to contribute to better common knowledge. Teaching courses in History and Theory of Architecture to young architecture students with pedagogy for conceptual thinking enhance higher-order thinking, deepen comprehension of conceptual content, and improve learning outcomes; it allows one to connect analysis of historic artifact, identify pattern of design ideas extracted from the precedent, and transfer concepts of good design into the individual's creative design process.
Production of Evidence-Based Informed Consent (EBIC) With Meaning Equivalence Reusable Learning Objects (MERLO)
Authors: Reyna Vargas Myrtha Elvia , Lou Wendy , Kenett Ron S.
Published: September 2019

Apparently, during an informed consent, patients remember little of the information given and their comprehension level is often overestimated by physicians. This study measures level of understanding of informed consent for elective cesarean surgery using an evidence-based informed consent (EBIC) model based on six MERLO assessments. MERLO recognition and production scores and follow-up interviews of 50 patients and their partners were recorded. Statistical comparison of scores within couples was performed by weighted kappa agreement, t-tests, and Ward's hierarchical clustering. Recognition score means were high for patients and partners with low standard deviation (SD), while production scores means were lower with higher SD. Clustering analysis showed that only 70% (35/50) of couples were assigned to the same cluster and t-test yields significant difference of scores within couple. Kappa yields moderate agreement levels on all items except for items D and C, which are lower. Follow-up interviews show that participants consider MERLO assessments to be helpful in improving comprehension.
Environmental Phthalate Exposure in Relation to Reproductive Outcomes and Other Health Endpoints in Humans
Authors: Sameena  , Un Aziz Riyes , Bashir Aubid
Published: September 2019

Phthalates are the class of chemicals that exhibit numerous adverse effects to health. These non-persistent chemicals are produced in high volume annually and are used in a wide array of industrial consumer products. The overall exposure of phthalates to humans is via ingestion of contaminated food from wrapped materials or dermally via consumer care products. Pthalates are anti-androgenic compounds, so for this reason, they obtrude with the expression of testosterone by manipulating gene expression of proteins and enzymes involved in production of testosterone. The primarily exposure of Pthalates during fetal development stage results in number of harmful effects in male offspring in humans, like abnormalities of the sperm-producing organs, abnormal development of penile, hypospadias, reduced anogenital distance, as well as a risk for prostate cancer and cryptorchidism. The purpose of this chapter was to review the environmental impact of phthalate exposure in relation to reproductive behavior and other health problems in humans.
Communicating “What's Not Said”
Authors: Barry Marguerite , Doherty Kevin , Doherty Gavin
Published: September 2019

Technologies designed to access our personal worlds have the potential to profoundly influence the way we live and to promote human flourishing. They also require an ethical approach to their design that takes human values into account. Mobile technologies for psychological wellbeing present particular challenges that require a sustainable approach to ethical reflection from early in the design process. This paper offers insights into ethical approaches to design, through projects that explore the potential for using mobile apps for reporting psychological wellbeing. It reports on feedback from a focus group with valuable insights for app design in particular contexts of use that help to inform discourse more generally around designing technologies for wellbeing. The discussion focuses on the practical and cultural issues that arise and explores how technologies can mediate self-knowledge and information in ways that might otherwise remain unsaid, but is crucial for successful outcomes both clinically and in design.
User Experiences and Perceptions of Internet Interventions for Depression
Authors: Drozd Filip , Andersen Caroline Emilie , Haga Silje Marie , Slinning Kari , Bjørkli Cato Alexander
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this chapter is to review qualitative research on user experiences with internet interventions for depression and present original results from in-depth interviews from a preventive unguided intervention for postpartum depression. The first part reviews the literature on qualitative studies of client experiences and perceptions of internet interventions for depression. The next part describes original data from a study investigating participants' experiences using semi-structured interviews, following the modified SWOT-format (i.e., strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats). In total, 10 pregnant and postpartum women aged 28 to 41 were interviewed. Insights from the current review and study are used as a point of departure for discussing future directions in research on internet interventions for depression. This chapter should be valuable for clinicians, researchers, and other health professionals interested in the applicability of internet interventions for their clients, design of future studies, and development of internet interventions.
The Effects of Adoption of 3D Printing Technology on the Operational Performance of the Companies of Cross Border Entrepreneurs
Authors: Surakji Muath , Al-dmour Hani H , Al-Dmour Rand H.
Published: September 2019

This article examines the effects of the adoption of 3D printing technology (3DPT) applications on the operational performance of entrepreneurs' companies in terms of time, cost, quality, competitiveness, and management processes. For this purpose, a study model based on the relevant previous studies was proposed. The data for this research was collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire given to 161 respondents. The target respondents were those employed in entrepreneurial companies in Jordan, and the data was analysed using multiple regression techniques. The findings indicate that the extent of 3DPT being adopted by entrepreneurial companies in Jordan should be considered moderate at this stage. Further, all integrated operational performance indicators (time, cost, quality, competitiveness, and management processes) were significantly influenced by the adoption of 3DPT; the most important performance indicators were found to be time, cost, and quality due to the business environment context found in Jordan.
Design of Workflow Engine Based on Relational Structures
Authors: Ji Song , Zhai Weifang , Jiang Yiran
Published: September 2019

Workflow technology is the core technology to realize business process modeling, process operation, monitoring and management, and ultimately realize business process automation. Workflow-based office automation system can separate code writing and the operation mode. When business processes need to be changed, there is no need to modify the program. Users only need to customize the workflow through the visual process customization mode. The workflow engine is the core of the whole workflow management system and the control center of the whole system. This article designs a workflow engine based on a relational structure, including the design of workflow engine class, functional component, interface and database. Finally, a flexible office automation system with customizable business processes is implemented.
Identifying Latent Semantics in Action Games for Player Modeling
Authors: Kermanidis Katia Lida
Published: September 2019

Machine learning approaches to player modeling traditionally employ a high-level game-knowledge-based feature for representing game sessions, and often player behavioral features as well. The present work makes use of generic low-level features and latent semantic analysis for unsupervised player modeling, but mostly for revealing underlying hidden information regarding game semantics that is not easily detectable beforehand.
A Decision Support System for Managing Demand-Driven Collection Development in University Digital Libraries
Authors: Hemili Mohamed , Laouar Mohamed Ridda , Eom Sean B.
Published: September 2019

In recent years, academic digital libraries have become a very important source of information. Academic digital libraries provide a rich collection in order to satisfy user need for information. The augmentation of user population and the volume of new publications causes many challenges to librarians in the collection development process and determining user needs of information is the fundamental challenge that librarians face. This article presents a demand-driven collection development decision support system based on the PROMETHEE II method. The DSS supports the librarians to make decisions in the collection development process to provide a rich collection that meets the users' needs. The DSS evaluates and determines a set of electronic resources for purchase, subscription, contract reviewing or cancelation. The decision support system extracts users' queries from log files to determine user preferences. Then, the revised Simos' procedure is used to derive the criteria weights. Finally, the authors applied the PROMETHEE II method to evaluate and rank the electronic resources.
Linking Website Attributes of User-Generated Content to E-Behavioral Loyalty
Authors: Akroush Mamoun N. , Mahadin Bushra , Bata Hani
Published: September 2019

This paper aims to examine the impact of user-generated content UGC website attributes (accessibility, product offering, information quality, user friendliness, and entertainment) on e-behavioral loyalty by testing the mediating effect of e-satisfaction and e-attitudinal loyalty on these relationships, in an emerging market (Jordan) from a US tourists' perspectives. The sample consisted of 258 tourists who visited Jordan for leisure tourism. Structural path analysis was used to test the hypothesized relationships between the constructs of the research model. The results show that website attributes (accessibility, product offering, information quality, user friendliness, and entertainment) have a positive effect on e-satisfaction. Tourists' e-satisfaction fully mediates the relationships between accessibility, product offering, entertainment, and e-attitudinal loyalty. E-attitudinal loyalty fully mediates the relationship between tourists' e-satisfaction and e-behavioral loyalty. Theoretical and practical implications of the results are also provided.
Product Line Design Problem in Two Markets With Dependent Demand and Its Implications
Authors: Jain Deepika
Published: September 2019

The paper considers the product positioning problem faced by the hospitals in an emerging economy like India. The paper considers both non-profit as well as for-profit organizations. The paper considers two segments: one where there is high potential, but customers have low ability to pay; and the other where there is low market potential, but customers have high willingness to pay. The model suggests the product positioning along with the corresponding price. The authors characterize conditions for providing subsidy to low end segment.
Modeling M Warehouse N Manpower-Team Allocation Problem Using Dynamic Programming Approach
Authors: Goswami Mohit
Published: September 2019

In this research, a dynamic programming-based approach is deployed to model and solve the manpower allocation problem for warehouses. The authors specifically evolve the detailed model for M warehouses and N teams (available for allocation to these warehouses). Profitability is considered as a performance measure for the allocation problem. The warehouses and manpower-team are modelled as stages and states respectively within the dynamic programming problem structure. Owing to the rather abstract nature of such allocation problems possessing Markovian properties and having similarities with stage-gate type of a problem, dynamic programming approach is deployed. The study results in recommending key decisions in workforce allocation for organizations such as retailers operating multiple warehouses.
On discrete Borell–Brascamp–Lieb inequalities
Authors: Iglesias David , Yepes Nicolás Jesús
Published: September 2019

If

f, g, h\colon \mathbb{R}^n\longrightarrow\mathbb{R}_{\geq 0}

are non-negative measurable functions such that

h(x+y)

is greater than or equal to the

p

-sum of

f(x)

and

g(y)

, where

-1/n\leq p\leq\infty

,

p\neq0

, then the Borell–Brascamp–Lieb inequality asserts that the integral of

h

is not smaller than the

q

-sum of the integrals of

f

and

g

, for

q=p/(np+1)

.

In this paper we obtain a discrete analog for the sum over finite subsets of the integer lattice

\mathbb Z^n

: under the same assumption as before, for

A,B\subset\mathbb{Z}^n

}, then

\sum_{A+B}h\geq[(\sum_{\mathrm {r}{f}(A)} f)^q+(\sum_B g)^q]^{1/q}

, where

\mathrm{r}_{\!f}(A)

is obtained by removing points from

A

in a particular way, and depending on

f

. We also prove that the classical Borell–Brascamp–Lieb inequality for Riemann integrable functions can be obtained as a consequence of this new discrete version.