bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Síntesis de un nuevo sistema de transferencia d carga basado en la trifenilamina y 5-etinilfurano, usando, como fragmento electro'aceptor, el fullereno C60
Authors: REVISTAS SISTEMAS , Ortiz Alejandro , Rodríguez Fabián , Insuasty Braulio
Published: January 2018

Reportamos la síntesis y la caracterización expectroscópica de un nuevo compuesto de transferecia de carga 5.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Dávila Patricia
Published: January 2018

A PROVOKING THOUGHT: SMARTPHONES AS EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
PERBEDAAN PEMBELAJARAN EKSTRAKURIKULER OLAHRAGA PERMAINAN BOLA BESAR TERHADAP DISIPLIN BELAJAR DAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH
Authors: Septiadi Angga , Sari Suremi Ayunda , Chudri Chudri
Published: January 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui perbedaan pembelajaran ekstrakurikuler terhadapperilaku disiplin dan indeks massa tubuh siswa Bandung. Populasi adalah siswa kelas X dan XIyang mengikuti ekstrakurikuler olahraga yang berjumlah 105 orang dengan sampel siswa yangmengikuti ekstrakurikuler olahraga permainan bola besar berjumlah 60 orang siswa. Metode inideskriptif kuantitatif, mengukur disiplin belajar, angket dan indeks massa tubuh. penelitimenggunakan tes berat badan dan tinggi badan. Data analisis menggunakan noneguevalentcontrol groub design. Sebelumnya data dianalisis perlu diadakan pengujian persyaratan analisisdata yaitu uji normalitas, reliabilitas, normalitas, homogenitas, dan uji hipotesis denganmenggunakan program spss versi 20. Hasil penelitian disiplin menggunakan nilai probabilitas/2 >0,025 maka
Polscy armatorzy na rynku usług żeglugi promowej na Bałtyku
Authors: Urbanyi-Popiołek Ilona
Published: January 2018

Żegluga promowa obejmująca połączenia z Polski do Szwecji jest głównym rynkiem promowym na akwenie południowego Bałtyku. Rynek ten stanowią linie promowe skupione w dwóch obszarach: Zachodniego Wybrzeża – między Świnoujściem a Ystad i Trelleborgiem oraz Zatoki Gdańskiej – między Gdynią a Karlskroną oraz Gdańskiem i Nynashamn. Serwisy ze Świnoujścia charakteryzuje konkurencja wewnętrzna między utrzymującymi je operatorami a także odczuwają konkurencję zewnętrzną linii Rostok–Trelleborg, która stanowi równoległe, alter- natywne połączenie z Niemiec do południowej Szwecji. Serwisy z portów Trójmiasta są konkurencyjne wobec siebie, jednak pozycja operatora Stena Line na linii Gdynia–Karlskrona jest bez porównania silniejsza, co przejawia się potencjałem przewozowym i poziomem obrotów.

Na podstawie analizy rynku żeglugi promowej na południowym Bałtyku i analizy danych odnoszących się do przewoźników operujących na liniach między Polską a Szwecją można stwierdzić, że ich pozycja jest silna.
Porty piątej oraz szóstej generacji (5GP, 6GP) – ewolucja ekonomicznej i społecznej roli portów
Authors: Kaliszewski Adam
Published: January 2018

Porty piątej generacji, powstałe w wyniku dynamicznego rozwoju konteneryzacji, charakteryzują się odmiennym podejściem do funkcji transportowej, środowiskowej oraz miastotwórczej. Artykuł przedstawia koncepcje rozwoju portów morskich i określenia ich generacji za pomocą szczegółowych kryteriów oraz mierników. Przedstawiono też propozycje przyszłościowego portu szóstej generacji, obsługującego statki o pojemności 50 tys. TEU.
Ochrona danych osobowych w branży e-commerce w Polsce
Authors: Dębicka Olga , Borodo Adam , Winiarski Jacek
Published: January 2018

W dniu 25 maja 2018 roku wchodzi w życie rozporządzenie Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady UE z dnia 27 kwietnia 2016 r. w sprawie ochrony osób fizycznych w związku z przetwarzaniem danych osobowych i w sprawie swobodnego przepływu takich danych oraz uchylenia dyrektywy 95/46/WE. Rozporządzenie to będzie stosowane jednolicie i bezpośrednio w całej Unii Europejskiej, obligując tym samym przedsiębiorców działających w Polsce, w tym w obszarze e-commerce, do dostosowania się do nowych regulacji.

W artykule dokonano analizy wyzwań oraz konsekwencji, jakie wnosi zmiana przepisów w zakresie ochrony danych osobowych do branży e-commerce, pokazując tym samym, w jaki sposób przepisy rozporządzenia wpłyną na świadczenie usług drogą elektroniczną. W artykule uwzględniono główne obszary zmian, w tym mody kację konstrukcji zgody na przetwarzanie danych, zwiększenie kontroli nad danymi osobowymi, informowanie o naruszeniach ochrony danych oraz warunki dopuszczalności przekazywania danych do państwa trzeciego. W tym celu wykorzystano badania literaturowe oraz metodę intuicyjną. Przeprowadzono również pilotażowe badania wśród przedsiębiorców świadczących usługi e-commerce w województwie pomorskim, posługując się przy tym metodą wywiadu pogłębionego w modelu CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interview) oraz poprzez pojedynczy mailing CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview).
Postawy młodzieży w stosunku do osób starszych w kontekście dezaktywizacji pracowników 50+
Authors: Grodzicki Jacek
Published: January 2018

W związku ze zmianami demograficznymi polskiego społeczeństwa coraz większą rolę przypisuje się starszym pracownikom. Są oni nie tylko czynnymi uczestnikami procesu dyfuzji wiedzy w organizacjach, lecz również stają się niezbędni w sytuacji zmniejszania się roczników zasilających rynek pracy. Jednakże negatywne stereotypy funkcjonujące w przestrzeni społecznej znacząco ograniczają wydłużenie aktywności pracowniczej tej grupy osób. Artykuł ma na celu przedstawienie postaw młodzieży ponadpodstawowej w stosunku do osób starszych i wykazanie, że negatywna generalizacja pojawia się dopiero na etapie współpracy tych grup w przedsiębiorstwach.
The Theory of Accounting in the Context of Modern Paradigm of Scientific Knowledge
Authors: Semanyuk Vita
Published: January 2018

Accounting as a practical activity was being developed during millennia but the final forming of accounting science is impossible without the development of its modern theory, which is correspondent to the requirements of scientific doctrines of the 21st century. The existing theory, in many cases, is not good at all and, in general, it is the set of technical approaches of realization of double record. The results of economic investigations of the world level show the impossibility of modern accounting science to fulfill its functions because of its conservative character and it was not changed during many years. All these investigations have a direct impact on economy and show that the understanding of the basic postulates changes and the stress is made on psychological and social aspects and avoiding of material ruling.
THE INFLUENCE OF COMMON CARP MEAT (Cyprinus carpio) DIET ON BRAIN INDEX AND THE EXPRESSION OF GENE NR2B OF SWISS WEBSTER MICE CEREBRUM
Authors: Onggowidjaja Philips , Shahib M. Nurhalim
Published: January 2018

This research was to evaluate the influence of common carp meat diet on brain index and  gene NR2B expression of  Swiss Webster mice cerebrum.  The gene expression and performance of ion Ca2+ channel in neuron are influenced by Glycine and Glutamic Acid, which present in relatively high quantities in common carp meat.  Eighteen male mice were divided into 3 diet groups, the standard pellet, 120 mg and 480 mg common carp meat/day.  The brain index differences among groups were analyzed using ANOVA test (p≤0,05) and LSD.  The total RNA of 5 mg mouse cerebrum was isolated, followed by RT-PCR; the DNA quantities were predicted using Geldoc instrument, then were analyzed using ANOVA test (p≤0,05).  The 120 mg diet group brain index did not show difference (p=0,284) against the standard diet group, while the 480 mg diet group showed the increase compared to the standard (p=0,034) and 120 mg diet groups (p=0,004).  No DNA quantity differences of all groups (p=0,195).  It was concluded, the 480 mg common carp meat/ day diet increased the brain index of Swiss Webster mice, while the 120 mg and 480 mg common carp/day diets did not influence the gene NR2B expression of Swiss Webster mice cerebrum. Keywords : brain index, gene NR2B expression, common carp meat diet
Potency of Black Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr) and Jati Belanda Leaves (Guazuma ulmifolia Lamk) for Dyslipidemia Treatment In Vivo
Authors: Prahastuti Sijani , Hidayat Meilinah , Kurniadi Michael W. , Christiany Selvina
Published: January 2018

Soybean Detam 1 and Jati Belanda leaves are potential alternative medicines for treating dyslipidemia. The purpose of this study is to explore  the potential of the combination of Ethanolic Extract Soybean Detam 1 (EEKD) and Jati Belanda (EEJB) in lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides compared to single extract and Simvastatin. Using a real laboratory experimental method with CRD, a total of 36 male Wistar rats were divided into 6 groups and administrated for treatment of 28 days. The results showed a significant decrease of LDL cholesterol as well as triglyceride in NC  as compared to P1, P2, P3 (p <0.05) and no significant difference with PC (p> 0.05). The highest suppression of LDL cholesterol between P1 with P2 and P3 is (p <0.05) while the triglyceride is between P1 and P2 (p <0.05). This study concludes that the combination of EEKD 10 mg, 20 mg EEJB, EEKD 30 mg and EEJB 30 mg is significantly lowering LDL cholesterol and triglyceride. The combination of EEKD 10 mg, 20 mg EEJB is the highest compression of LDL cholesterol and triglyceride, and has an equivalent effect with simvastatin in lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in male Wistar rats induced with high fat diet. Keywords: LDL cholesterol, triglycerides
Cytotoxic Activity of Red Fruit (Pandanus conoideus Lam.) Oil and Its Effect On Cyclooxygenase-2 Gene Expression in Raji Cells
Authors: Tih Fen
Published: January 2018

The number of cancer patient is increasing, while a really effective therapy has not yet been discovered. One concept of carcinogenesis is the relation between chronic inflammation and cancer. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) has a carcinogenic effect in inflamed and malignant tissues. Red Fruit contains carotenoid that can suppress COX-2 gene expression and tocopherol, which is a potent inhibitor of  COX-2.  The purpose of this study is to determine cytotoxic activity of Red Fruit oil and its effect on COX-2 gene expression. The experiment used 5 dosages of Red Fruit, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 µg/mL, exposed to Raji cells. However, unexposed Raji cells were used as control. Cytotoxic activities were evaluated by MTT Assay, while Lethal Concentration50 (LC50) was determined through regression-correlation analysis. Red Fruit oil effect on COX-2 gene expression was evaluated by Reversed Transcriptase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) method and electrophoresis. Electrophoresis bands were analyzed by Scion Image for Windows. Optical Integrated Density (OID) of unexposed and exposed groups were statistically analyzed with one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), followed by Duncan test with α=0.05. The results showed that Red Fruit had a cytotoxic activity on Raji cells with LC50 of331.42 µg/mL. Red Fruit suppressed COX-2 gene expression with an effective dosage obtained at 500 µg/mL.          Keywords: red fruit, cytotoxicity, cox-2 gene expression, raji cells
Snake-Bite with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) and Stage II Hypertension
Authors: Subroto Hendra , Lismayanti Leni
Published: January 2018

Snake-bite is an important medical emergency case and caused of many hospitaladmission especially in the rural area, forests, plantations and swamps. Despite its importance,there have been fewer proper data of snake-bite incidence in Indonesia. World HealthOrganization estimate that at least 421,000 envenomings and 20,000 deaths from snakebitesoccur each year, especially in South and South East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The authorsreport a case of a 76-year-old man came to Hasan Sadikin Hospital with chief complaint woundin his right hand and right forearm from snake-bite. Snake-bites can cause DIC because thevenom activates the coagulation system and cause fibrinolysis which occurs in less than 24hours. Laboratory results, we found abnormalities such as anemia, thrombocytopenia,hypofibrinogenemia, and increased levels of D-dimer. Patients were treated for 8 days and thenallowed to go home. Snake-bite is an occupational disease of farmers, plantation workers,herdsmen, fishermen, other. Snake bite cases require prompt and comprehensive managementso as to minimize the possibility of disability and death.Keywords: snake bite, DIC, hypertension
PEER REVIEW
Authors: Team Editorial
Published: January 2018

We would like to thank our peer reviewers for the precious contributions in providing clinical, scientific, and methodological expertise for JMH Volume 1 Number 6. We appreciate every thoughtful review of submitted manuscripts and for making important contributions to improve the scientific quality of articles published in JMH. We listed the names in alphabetical order. Adhi Kristianto Sugianli, dr., Sp.PK(K), M.KesAndri Rezano,dr.,M.Kes,Ph.DCindra Paskaria,dr., MKMCherry Azaria,dr., M.KesDrs. Eko Suhartono, M.ScDR.Guswan Wiwaha, dr., MMDR. Hana Ratnawati, dr., M.Kes., PA(K)Hanna, dr., M.Kes., Ph.D., AIFOJuly Ivone, dr., MKK., MPd.KedLarissa, dr., Sp.PK, MMRSDR. Meilinah Hidayat, dr., M.KesDR. Oeij Anindita Adhika,dr., M.Kes., PA(K)Rizna Tyrani, dr., M.KesStella Tinia Hasianna, dr., M.KesDR. Teresa Liliana Wargasetia, S.Si., M.Kes., PA(K)Vinna Kurniawati, drg., M.Kes
Nonlinear Finite Elements Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened With Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
Authors: Abdulla Mazen Dewan , Khaduier Zahraa Abbas
Published: January 2018

This paper presents the results of a study to have better understanding of structural behavior of the reinforced concrete (RC) column wrapped by carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets.

In this study, 3D F.E model has been presented using ANSYS computer program (Release 16.0) to analyze reinforced concrete columns strengthened with CFRP composites , to evaluate the gain in performance (strength and ductility) due to strengthening, and to study the effect of the most important parameters such as: compressive strength of concrete, modulus of elasticity of CFRP and corner radius of square columns.

Three dimensional eight-node brick element (SOLID65) was used to represent the concrete, three dimensional spar element (LINK180) represented the steel and using a three dimensional shell element (SHELL41) to represent the CFRP composites.

The present study has a comparison between the analytical results from the ANSYS finite element analysis with experimental data. The results of the study show that, external bonded CFRP sheets are very effective in enhancing the axial strength and ductility of the concrete columns. Inspection of
Miscibility improvement of LDPE/PVA blends by using silane-coupling agent
Authors: Ameer Zuhair Jabbar Abdul , Hameed Nabeel Hasan
Published: January 2018

Mixing two polymers usually results in an immiscible system, characterized by a coarse, easy to alter morphology, and poor adhesion between the phases. These blends have large size domains of dispersed phase and poor adhesion between them. Therefore, miscibility of polymer blend must be improved by using suitable additives such as compatibilizer. In this study 5% of silane 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate is used as compatibilizer to improve the miscibility and compatibility of LDPE/PVA blends. The samples were prepared by using a twin screw extruder. LDPE and PVA have been mixed with different weight proportion. Several tests were carried out to identify the compatibility and miscibility of the blends such as tensile properties, hardness, density, Fourier transforms infrared FTIR, digital microscope, scanning electron microscopy SEM and differential scanning calorimetry DSC. Result show that tensile strength, young modulus, elongation at break, density and hardness is increased with silane addition to the blends. SEM and digital microscope shows an improvement in the miscibility due to the better interaction between the two polymers as silane is added.
A Development Framework for Smart Cities Assessment
Authors: Al-Alwani Mustafa Khudhair
Published: January 2018

A smart city is rising as an approach and strategy to reduce the troubles produced by rapid urbanization and the growth of urban population. Although, cities continue to develop and purify their social, economic and environmental goals along with the strategies to achieve them, this phenomenon has been discussed by little research yet. However, due to the requiring immediate action or attention for practical application of the principles of smart cities, city authorities, stakeholders and local communities need to know the current reality of their city and where development is being attained in their systems. Therefore, constructing a framework for smart cities assessment will help share or exchange the newcomer strong and weak points, and emphasize where actual development is taking place and update a plan for future developments. Moreover, this assessment is able to assist cities prioritizes actions. This paper developed a guiding assessment framework for smart cites that will help the creating, carefully choosing and priorities of crucial indicators. These indicators can then show the way to the smart cites performance assessment and monitoring. Drawing on the investigation of an extensive and wide collection of literature from a variety of disciplinary areas and based on the conceptual literature on smart cities, in addition to interviews this study identify a good tool to help recognizing of virtual achievement of smart city. Furthermore, it is significant to be taken into consideration in assessing smart city smartness level.
Editorial for the Special Issue
Authors: Lima Enrique
Published: January 2018

Issue on Development in Materials Science
Editorial
Authors: Ruiz-Azuara Lena
Published: January 2018

Issue dedicated to  Prof. Roberto Sanchéz-Delgado (1950-2015)
Effect of alumina particles on structural changes in MoS2 during a ball milling process
Authors: Hoseinpur Arman , Bezanaj Malihe Mohammadi , Marashi Maryam Sadat , Khaki Jalil Vahdati
Published: January 2018

Simple, economic, and scalable production of 2D molybdenite (MoS2) nanosheets is necessary for practical applications, as in next generation anodes for Li-ion batteries. One currently developing route for production of MoS2 nanosheets is exfoliation of bulk molybdenite using a ball milling technique. In this research, the morphological evolution of molybdenite in the milling process of MoS2 and MoS2–Al2O3 systems is studied. Structural changes in molybdenite were investigated using transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Results showed that when MoS2 was milled alone, 2D nanosheets, nanobars, and nanotubes were formed in the first step of the process and then structural destruction occurred when milling was prolonged. However, when alumina was included, destruction initiated from the beginning of the milling process leading to a highly activated structure.
Pollution Charges and Assimilation Capacity in Tanjungpinang Bay Area, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia
Authors: Lestari Febrianti
Published: January 2018

The Tanjungpinang bay at Riau Islands Province is one of coastal areas that have a high level pollution load due to the increased scale of economic activities and also rapid community activities are increased dynamically. Hence carrying out a research which aim for knowing the pollution load and the assimilation capacity determination in Tanjungpinang bay area have a very strategic position. This study is based on survey method through the observation techniques in the field for distinguishing variables with the parameters set by purposive sampling. The data were analyzed to produce the charts which describe the relationship between each parameter with the total pollution load in estuaries. The results explain the pollution load into the Tanjungpinang bay area which includes parameters of TSS, BOD5, COD, NO3, NO2, NH4 and PO4-P respectively amounted to 397.369 tons/year, 20.858 tons/year, 791 079 tons/year, 1.156 tons/year, 824 tons/year, 1.115 tons/year and 606 tons/year. While the Tanjungpinang bay area assimilation capacity for each parameter above amounted to 689 960 tons/year, 67.062 tons/year, 640.930 tons/year, –89 tones/year, –9 tons/year, 1.145 tons/year and –12 tons/year. This shows that the pollution load to the parameters COD, NO3, NO2 and PO4-P has exceeded the carrying capacity of the waters.
Impact on the Sardine Industries: Closed Fishing Season Policy, Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines
Authors: Narvaez Teresita A. , Brillo Bing Baltazar C. , Cornelio Nizam D. , Rola Agnes C.
Published: January 2018

Since the Philippines is archipelagic with a lot of major fishing grounds of which many are considered ecologically threatened, a closed fishing season is invariably an expected recourse. The Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior and Local Government enforced a three-month fishing ban in 2011-2014 in Zamboanga Peninsula, intended to conserve the sardine species and sustain the operations of its industries. Since a closed fishing season entails not only benefits but also costs, its expiration in 2014 raised calls to empirically validate its outcome.

Premised on the meagre information on the impact of closed fishing season and fishing regulations in the country—this study assesses the effects of the Closed Fishing Season Policy on the sardine fishing and processing sectors by looking into the variation in sardine catch, sardine production and level of employment. Utilising a survey research design, the article contends that the fishing regulation had a favourable impact on the sardine industries; the commercial and municipal fishers grew their sardine catch, and the canning and bottling processors benefited from increasing production and rising number of workers. Sardine catch and production are expected to surpass the previous peaks in volume in the coming years, and the number of workers exceeded the previous highest level prior to the enactment of the closed fishing season. The findings debunk the zero-sum expectations and offer a promising prospect for justifying the continuation of the fishing regulation, the institutionalisation of the Policy, and its adoption in other parts of the country.
GIS-based River Flood Hazard Mapping in Rural Area: A Case Study in Dabong, Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Udin Wani Sofia , Binti Ismail Nurul Asyikin , Bahar Arham Muchtar Achmad , Khan Mohammad Muqtada Ali
Published: January 2018

Flooding is the most serious natural disaster and often happens in many countries around the world. Dabong Town which is located in the southern district of Kuala Krai, Kelantan was the case study of this research. Floods occur periodically at Kampung Dabong Hulu, Kampung Dabong Hilir and Kampung Chegar Lapan because of the heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. The main objective of this study is to determine which areas are exposed to floods and characterizing the flood zones in the Dabong Town by using Geographic Information System (GIS). Secondary data was gathered from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage while field investigations were conducted at the flooded area. Several questionnaires were distributed to the respondents in order to identify the extent of floods and depth of flooded areas. The results show that three parameters of flood hazards level which are low, medium and high have significant influences on the river flood hazard maps pattern. The area along the Galas River possessed high risk to flood and the total of the high hazard area is 378.39 hectares. Medium hazard area is shown as 57.11 hectares while low hazard area is 37.63 hectares.
Determination of the Bioconcentration of Methidathion and Phosalone in Zebrafish (Brachydanio rerio)
Authors: Kim Byung Hyun , Moon Joon-Shik , Cha Chun-Geun , Bae Hun-Kyun
Published: January 2018

The study investigated bioconcentration of methidathion and phosalone, one of organophosphorus pesticides and the most common pesticides in Korea, on zebrafish ( Brachydanio rerio). The acute toxicity of phosalone was higher than that of methidathion. The BCF values of phosalone were five times higher than those of methidathion, and depuration rate of methidathion was faster than that of phosalone. Only methidathion had been banned in some countries to use in agriculture areas because methidathion is known as highly toxic compound while phosalone is considered to have moderate toxicity. The results, however, of the study showed that phosalone has stronger bioconcentration effects and acute toxicity than methidathion did. Therefore, the policy for proper managements of phosalone should be urgently established.
Use of Coir Pith as a Soil Amendment Material
Authors: Sahoo C.R. , Kar B.B.
Published: January 2018

In the present study, an attempt has been made to utilize Coir Pith as a soil amendment material. In this context, laterite soil is taken as the base material and coir pith is added to it externally, with variable ratio to carry out soil fortifications. The major demerit in laterite soil is the presence of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which are not adequate for any proper plant growth. Thus, there is a need of sufficient amount of fertilizers to be utilized to develop the plant growth. In this context, coir pith waste, which is another agricultural waste, dumped in various areas and in long run creates environmental pollution, has been taken as a medium to enhance the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content of the soil. The result revealed that by addition of coir pith waste, it is possible to produce a more fertile soil in which there is almost no need of addition of any fertilizer further.
Upper limb robot-assisted therapy in subacute and chronic stroke patients using an innovative end-effector haptic device: A pilot study
Authors: Mazzoleni S. , Battini E. , Crecchi R. , Dario P. , Posteraro F.
Published: January 2018

BACKGROUND:

Significant results have been shown when an upper limb robot-assisted rehabilitation is delivered to stroke patients.

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the effects of upper limb robot-assisted rehabilitation on motor recovery in stroke patients who underwent a treatment based on a haptic device.

METHODS:

Thirty-nine stroke patients (twenty-three subacute and sixteen chronic) underwent rehabilitation training by using MOTORE/Armotion haptic system. Thirteen healthy subjects were recruited for comparison purpose. The following clinical outcome measures were used: Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FM), Medical Research Council, Motricity Index (MI), Box and Block Test (B&B) and Modified Barthel Index (mBI). The following parameters were computed: mean speed, maximum speed, mean time, path length, normalized jerk, mean force, mean error, mean energy expenditure and active patient-robot interaction percentage. The assessments were carried-out before and after treatment.

RESULTS:

Significant changes were observed in both groups in the FM, MI, B&B and mean speed. Significant changes were observed in mBI, mean time, mean force, mean energy expenditure and active patient-robot interaction percentage in subacute stroke patients. In chronic stroke patients significant changes were found on the MAS-elbow.

CONCLUSIONS:

The haptic device used is at least as effective as an existing device used in similar studies.
Sense of Coherence in persons with late effects of polio
Authors: Nolvi Maria , Brogårdh Christina , Jacobsson Lars , Lexell Jan
Published: January 2018

BACKGROUND:

Sense of Coherence (SOC) is important for successful adaptation and mental well-being in people with life-long medical conditions. Late effects of polio (LEoP) often lead to a life-long disability, but no study has assessed SOC in this population.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess SOC in persons with LEoP and to explore the association between SOC, demographics (age, gender, marital status and level of education) and variables related to LEoP (age at polio onset, number of years from polio until onset of LEoP and self-rated disability).

METHOD:

Ninety-three community-dwelling persons with clinically verified LEoP responded to a postal survey with the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13). A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed to explore the associations with SOC.

RESULTS:

SOC varied considerably among the participants. The mean and median SOC-13 total sum score was 71.8 and 76 points, which is similar to age-matched non-disabled people. The number of years before onset of LEoP and self-rated disability together with the participants’ marital status and level of education explained 37% ( p < 0.001) of the variance in SOC.

CONCLUSION:

Persons with LEoP have a level of SOC indicating that they generally have the ability to understand, handle and being motivated when dealing with stressful events and problems arising in their lives as a result of their disability. Being married and having a higher education, living many years before onset of LEoP and perceiving a mild to moderate disability contributed to a strong SOC.
Simulation of Traffic Flow to Analyze Lane Changes on Multi-lane Highways under Non-lane Discipline
Authors: Srikanth Seelam , Mehar Arpan , Praveen Kolisetty Guru Naga Venkata
Published: January 2018

The present study uses the microscopic traffic simulation flow model VISSIM for generating traffic flow data to obtain the essential parameters. Study calibrated and validated the VISSIM model based on the field data. Further, lane change behaviour is analyzed with homogeneous vehicle type traffic on four-lane, six-lane and eight-lane divided highways sections through VISSIM simulation model. The study finds the number of lane changes depends on traffic volume as well as on a number of lanes provided for a direction of travel. Lane change data was correlated with traffic volume, and the third-degree polynomial trend was found to be fitted on each type of simulated highway sections. A maximum number of lane changes and lane change at the capacity level of the volume are also quantified on simulated sections of four-lane, six-lane and eight-lane divided highways.
Socio-economic condition of fish farmers of Jhikargachha upazila in Jessore district, Bangladesh
Authors: Asif Abdulla Al , Habib Md Ahsan Bin
Published: January 2018

The present study was conducted to assess the livelihood status of fish farmers and socioeconomic condition in the Jhikargachha upazila, Jessore, Bangladesh. Data were collected from 50 fish farmers for a period of six months from June 2016 to November 2016. The study indicated that 38% of the farmers were in age structure of 50-60 years, 44 farmers (88%) were Muslims and others Hindu (12%). About 82% farmers had a primary occupation of agriculture and others were involved in business (8%), service (4%) and politics (4%). It was found that, 66% farmers had joint family and others lived in separated family (34%). Majority (44 farmers) respondents had concrete house and rest of (6 farmers) had semi-concrete house. Almost (44%) farmers used concrete toilet and rest of farmers used semi-concrete (56%). All the respondents used to drink tube well water for drinking and other household works. Out of 50 fish farmers, 4% had no education (illiterate), 36% had primary education, 42% secondary level (Up to X), 10% S.S.C., 4% H.S.C. and 4% bachelor level of education. In the study area, 32% of the farmers had ponds of 34-66 dec, 28% had pond of 15-33 dec, 14% had ponds of up to 100 dec, 22% had ponds of 101-330 dec and 4% had ponds of 330-above dec. It was found that, 62% farmers had training on fish farming and rest 38% farmers had no training on fish farming. Among 50 farmers 64% farmers were found used to invest their own credit and rest 36% farmers took loan from bank, NGO, money lender and broker agency. Most of the farmers were interested to stock rui, catla and mrigal and other species. In the study area, cow dung was used by 50 (100%) of farmers, 47 farmers used urea, 40 farmers used TSP and 34 farmers used MoP. It was found that, 40% farmers produced fish between 1001 kg – 2000 kg/year and 17 (34%) farmers produced 3001 kg-above/year. The highest income was 3,30,75,000Tk/Year and the lowest income from a pond was 20000 Tk/Year. In the study area, every farmer had at least one mobile phone. Almost 96% farmers were used to go MBBS doctor and only 4% to homeopathic treatment.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2017, 3(4): 462-475
Study on growth traits at weaning and yearling stages of indigenous and F1 crossbred buffalo in Bangladesh
Authors: Shahjahan Md , Khatun Asma , Khatun Sumya , Hoque Md Mahbubul , Hossain Sohrab , Huque Quazi M Emdadul , Awal Tabith M , Mintoo Abdul Awal
Published: January 2018

This study was planned to clarify the variation of body weight and average daily gain traits in both indigenous and F1 crossbreed (Local×Mediterranean) buffalo at weaning (sixth month) and yearling stages (twelfth month). Data were collected from 33 indigenous and 35 F1 crossbred buffalo progeny during the period of 2011 to 2014 with intensive management system at Research and Development farm of Lal Teer Livestock Limited in Bangladesh. The gathered data were analyzed using general linear model (GLM) and independent sample t test. The effect of parity, sex, season and breeding year on body weight and average daily gain were observed where significant values found in breeding period (p <0.01) of crossbred buffalo for body weight. It might be the reason of crossbreeding to indigenous buffalo cows using imported semen with better genetic merit. The parity (p <0.05), season (p <0.05) and breeding period (p <0.01) were also significant for average daily gain measurement which suggesting environmental adaptability beside additive genetic effects. Body weights were measured at weaning and yearling stages for both local (113 to 195 kg) and F1 crossbred (144 to 220 kg) buffalo progeny to screen the elite offspring for the Genetic Farm and Bull station. Similarly, average daily gain observed 469 to 457 g and 600 to 506 g at the previously mentioned two stages for both local and F1 buffalos, respectively. It was observed that studied traits were comparatively better in F1 buffalo progeny than indigenous. The comparison of average daily weight gains between indigenous and F1 buffalos at weaning and yearling periods showed significant differences for body weight (p <0.001) and average daily gain (p <0.05), respectively. It is concluded that genetic gain might be possible in local buffalo population by grading up process which could switch the traditional buffalo rearing to commercial level as well as meeting the nutritional demand of country people.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2017, 3(4): 499-503
Effect of supplementation of vitamin E and selenium from Lolyvit-ES on the performance of broiler
Authors: Salahuddin Mohammad , Khandaker Zahirul Haque , Mohiuddin Mohammad , Billah Md Mostain
Published: January 2018

An experiment was conducted in the poultry rearing unit of Sahjalal Animal Nutrition Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh for a period of 30 days by using 108 one week aged straight run Starbro broiler chicks to find out the effect of vitamin E and selenium as feed supplement for the performance of broiler. Chicks were distributed into 4 dietary treatment groups each having three replications (R1, R2, R3) and each replication contains 9 chicks. Dietary treatment groups were T0 (Control i.e. without supplemental vitamin E and Selenium), T1 (Control + 50 mg vitamin E 0.11 mg selenium per kg diet), T2 (Control + 100 mg vitamin and 0.22 mg Selenium per kg diet and T3 (Control + 150 mg vitamin E and 0.33 mg Selenium per kg diet). At end of the feeding trail the body weight of birds were 1238.28, 1231.85, 1272.59, and 1218.33 gm/bird in treatment groups T0, T1, T2 and T3 respectively which differ significantly (p<0.05) where highest body weight observed in T2 group . Body weight gain was highest in T2 (control+100mg vitamin E and 0.22 mg Selenium per kg diet) and lowest in T0 (control). Total Feed consumption during the experimental period was 2480.30, 2523.80, 2564.56 and 2555.39 g for T0, T1, T2 and T3 respectively. At 2nd and 3rd week of age, weekly feed conversion ratio were significantly (p<0.05) higher in T2 group than the other groups including control. Meat yield parameter of broilers showed significant (P<0.05) differences in dressing weight, breast weight and shank weight. Based on the above findings, the result suggest that supplementation of Vitamin E 100 mg and 0.22 mg Selenium per kg diet from ‘‘Lolyvit-ES’’ as a source of Vitamin E and Selenium may be used in broiler rations.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2017, 3(4): 521-528
Rhetorical Bodies and Movement-Images in the 1949 Tamil Film Velaikari (House Maid)
Authors: Ravindran Gopalan
Published: January 2018

The notion of ‘rhetorical bodies’ argues the cause of the rhetorical elements in the material and the material elements in the rhetorical in ways that can be seen as analogous to the bi-partite modes of Deleuzian film philosophy, ‘movement-image’ and ‘time-image’. Tamil films of the 1940s and 1950s bear the strong imprints of the rhetorical elements of the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidian Movement, which took root in different versions during the 1920s–60s. The narrative locations of the bodies (both male and female) in the Tamil films of the 1940s and 1950s provide interesting theoretical and analytical challenges if one seeks to combine the Deleuzian notions of ‘movement-image’ with the notions of material rhetorics. The coming together of these notions provides new pointers to the understanding of an important phase in the history of Tamil cinema for its implications on the long-running nexus between politics and films in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Deleuzian trajectory in film philosophy provides more than enough pointers to examine early Tamil cinema's attempts to construct ‘movement-images’ through rhetorical bodies. This paper seeks to examine the contexts of ‘movement-images’ and the role of ‘rhetorical bodies’ in constructing the same in Velaikari (1949), scripted by C. N. Annadurai. Popularly known as Aringnar Anna, C. N. Annadurai was the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the Founder of DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam), the party which unseated Congress from power in Tamil Nadu in 1967, and the state remains out of reach of the national parties ever since.
Psychological and Ontological Aspects of Causality According to the Philosophy of Sāṃkhya and the Philosophy of Gilles Deleuze
Authors: Bonai Julija
Published: January 2018

Sāṃkhya, or the philosophy of Yoga, is considered to be one of the most influential traditional philosophies in India. A close reading of it can lead to the conclusion that Sāṃkhya's and Deleuze's philosophy share similar ontological assumptions, especially regarding the material field of immanence that manifests itself through every mode of being. Both philosophies assume modes or degrees of material coexistence that extend from the virtual, potential field of immanence, as something conditional and causal, to actual manifestation that is more or less structured, graspable and shaped. Additionally, they both consider the human psyche to be material that, as materiality itself, manifests itself through different modes of (un)conscious existence. On the other hand, they also share the assumption about the transcendental field of impersonal consciousness immersed in the material field of immanence. This paper identifies and explains the causal relationship among these different modes of being from the point of view of a particular understanding of time, and offers insight into how the comprehension of causality could be implied in ethical theory.
Hugging the Bull: Becoming-Animal in Jallikattu
Authors: Vignesh S.
Published: January 2018

This paper is an ethnographic endeavour in mapping the Deleuzian concept of Becoming-Animal in a sport called Jallikattu, which involves humans and bulls. Initially, I map the legal and social discourses surrounding this sport to argue the necessity to understand the immanent patterns of molecular forces, activating the human–bull relationships, embedded in this sport. Ethnographic data collected from the domain of Jallikattu bull selection and grooming and from the players of this sport are analysed to materially ground the dynamic ontology of becoming-animal, specifically the conceptions of the pack and the anomalous. I explain how the formation of the Jallikattu assemblage, comprising both the humans and the bulls, compels us to grasp the specific encounters of selectors, groomers and players with the bull in establishing an affective relationship. The act of hugging the bull in this sport and the local conception of action-characteristics help in tracing the nodes of deterritorialisation and rhizomatic connections in the apparatus of Jallikattu. I argue that the richness of becomings embedded in this sport needs to be taken into account, amidst the quantitative surge in legal and social discourses.
Virginia Woolf in German: The Hogarth Press, the Insel Verlag, and Early Translations
Authors: Göske Daniel
Published: January 2018

As scholars have begun to explore the global reach of modernist literature, they have turned their attention towards understanding how texts move across and permeate linguistic and cultural boundaries. By exploring the networks, alliances, and interactions among those who facilitate the circulation and transmission of literature, scholars of modernist publishing are now able to offer a finer-grained analysis of where, how, and by whom those texts that we consider central to British literary modernism were first published elsewhere in the world. Marketing modernism on the international and, indeed, global level, in the 1920s and 1930s was a complex business, not least because of different structures in the publishing world of the Americas, Britain, and various European countries. My essay approaches this problem by focusing on the foreign reception of Virginia Woolf's work and, specifically, the contacts between the Hogarth Press and the Leipsic Insel Verlag. We need to understand how literary agents and translators negotiated issues of copyright and ownership and how they shaped her work in German. By drawing on archival material – particularly publishers' correspondence with translators and agents – I will cast new light on how Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse and Orlando appeared in early German translations.
Bloomsbury in Berlin: Vita Sackville-West's Seducers in Ecuador on the German Literary Marketplace
Authors: Martin Alison E.
Published: January 2018

Vita Sackville-West is now best known as Virginia Woolf's muse, as a horticultural journalist, and as the creator of Sissinghurst's gardens. Yet during her lifetime, her works were translated energetically into German and she was cast in some German literary journals as a leading figure on the European interwar and post-war literary scene. This essay analyses how Sackville-West's short story, Seducers in Ecuador (Hogarth Press, 1924), made its 1929 debut in Germany as ‘Verführer in Ecuador’ in the journal Die neue Rundschau [The New Review]. This offers an interesting case study not only of how a work could change its medium through translation – from a free-standing novella to a short story in a literary journal – but also its context through the new set of juxtapositions and cultural associations it acquired by being absorbed into German periodical culture. The function of small magazines in promoting new ideas or forms of art has been well researched in the context of British modernist writing, but little attention has been paid to the reception of translations of such work in European journals. Yet they often functioned as important promotional conduits and were influential in shaping how authors gained footholds in foreign markets.
Nozzle Printed-PEDOT:PSS for Organic Light Emitting Diodes with Various Dilution Rates of Ethanol
Authors: Yoon Dai , Kang MinGyu , Kim Jong , Kang Kyung-Tae
Published: January 2018

In this study, we investigated the ink formulation of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) as the hole injection layer (HIL) in an organic light emitting diode (OLED) structure. Generally, in a PEDOT:PSS solution, water is incorporated in the solution for the solution process. However, the fabrication of thin film which contained the water, main solvent, could not easily form by using printing technology except spin-coating process because of the high surface tension of water. On the other hand, mixing PEDOT:PSS solution and ethanol (EtOH), a dilution solvent, could restrain the non-uniform layer that forms by the high surface tension and low volatility of water. Therefore, we printed a PEDOT:PSS solution with various concentrations of EtOH by using a nozzle printer and obtained a uniform pattern. The line width of PEDOT:PSS diluted with 90% (volume ratio) ehtanol was measured as about 4 mm with good uniformity with a 0.1 mm nozzle. Also, imaging software and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to measure the uniformity of PEDOT:PSS coated on a substrate. Finally, we fabricated a green phosphorescent OLED device with printed-PEDOT:PSS with specific concentrations of EtOH and we achieved a current efficiency of 27 cd/A with uniform quality of luminance in the case of device containing 90% EtOH.
Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Batteries in 2017
Authors:   Batteries Editorial Office
Published: January 2018

Peer review is an essential part in the publication process, ensuring that Batteries maintains high quality standards for its published papers.
Colorectal Cancer and Alcohol Consumption—Populations to Molecules
Authors: Rossi Marco , Jahanzaib Anwar Muhammad , Usman Ahmad , Keshavarzian Ali , Bishehsari Faraz
Published: January 2018

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, being the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the world. Several environmental and habitual factors have been associated with the CRC risk. Alcohol intake, a common and rising habit of modern society, is one of the major risk factors for development of CRC. Here, we will summarize the evidence linking alcohol with colon carcinogenesis and possible underlying mechanisms. Some epidemiologic studies suggest that even moderate drinking increases the CRC risk. Metabolism of alcohol involves ethanol conversion to its metabolites that could exert carcinogenic effects in the colon. Production of ethanol metabolites can be affected by the colon microbiota, another recently recognized mediating factor to colon carcinogenesis. The generation of acetaldehyde and alcohol’s other metabolites leads to activation of cancer promoting cascades, such as DNA-adduct formation, oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, epigenetic alterations, epithelial barrier dysfunction, and immune modulatory effects. Not only does alcohol induce its toxic effect through carcinogenic metabolites, but alcoholics themselves are predisposed to a poor diet, low in folate and fiber, and circadian disruption, which could further augment alcohol-induced colon carcinogenesis.