bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of “short questionnaire” handout during otolaryngology didactic lectures of undergraduate medical students.
Authors: Roshan Bhaisare Dr. Bhavna kamble , Dr
Published: January 2017

Introduction : Medical teachers needs to innovate different strategic in order to increase the attention and interest of the students in “minor” subjects like otolaryngology (ORL) / ear nose and throat (ENT). One helpful approach could be using a “short questionnaire” handout containing probable questions from the topic of didactic lecture. Material and methods: Sixth semester lectures of ORL/ ENT were divided in two groups. For “group A” lectures students were provided with “short questionnaire” handouts before lecture. The hand out were containing of MCQs, BAQs, SAQs. For “group B” lectures no handouts were provided. At the end of lecture short test was done. Scores were calculated and compared. Results: When students were provided with “short questionnaire handouts” they perform well. We suggest “short questionnaire” definitely helps in increasing attention of the students to the lecture. In addition it also helps in increasing self directed learning by them particularly for minor subjects, to which they pay less attention.
A Case of Hoffman Syndrome Masquerading as Pituitary Tumour
Authors: Dr V Sashindhran Dr Manish Bhartiya , Dr Arnab Ghosh , Dr Yashpal Singh ,
Published: January 2017

Hoffman syndrome, a rare presentation of hypothyroidism, is characterized by pseudo-hypertrophy and stiffness of muscles, myxoedematous features. Long standing hypothyroidism can cause pituitary hyperplasia which is difficult to distinguish with pituitary adenoma even with contrast MRI. We describe a case of a 48 years old male presenting as ‘Hoffman syndrome’ with reactive pituitary hyperplasia that mimicked a pituitary macroadenoma. After 20 days of thyroid hormone therapy, the patient had improvement of the muscular cramps. After 03 months of active therapy a repeat MRI was done which showed regression of size of the mass. In a case of primary hypothyroidism with a solid mass lesion of the pituitary gland, pituitary hyperplasia secondary to hypothyroidism rather than pituitary adenoma should be excluded to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention which has its own complications.
Unusual case of tumoral calcinosis mimicking infective etiology
Authors: Dr. Francis G Dr. Daspin.D , Dr. Pramod Philip Nittala, Dr. Subash Singla,
Published: January 2017

45 year old patient presented to our institute with the history of pain in the right lower limb, swelling in the lateral aspect of the right thigh region and difficulty in getting up from a squatting position for last 4 months .He is also a known smoker for the past 15 years. No other co-morbidities are seen associated with this patient.
Sarcomatoid carcinoma of kidney, presenting with leucocytosis as paraneoplastic syndrome: A case report and short review
Authors: Ghosh Joydeep , Surve Rahul , Pokharkar Ashish , Patil Suvarna , Sharma Nandini , Banavali S D ,   Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai,   Consultant Physician, BKL Walawalkar Hospital, Derwan, Ratnagiri,   Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai,   Consultant Physician, BKL Walawalkar Hospital, Derwan, Ratnagiri,   Clinical Researcher, BKL Walawalkar Hospital, Derwan, Ratnagiri,   Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
Published: January 2017

Renal cell carcinoma is the ninth most common malignancy. The commonest histopathological type is clear cell carcinoma. The occurrence of sarcomatoid carcinoma is very rare and confers a very poor prognosis. Only 10-20% patients present with paraneoplastic syndromes. Out of the common paraneoplastic syndromes, leucocytosis is one of the least reported. Here, we present a case of sarcomatoid carcinoma of kidney who presented with low-grade fever and leucocytosis, followed by a short review of literature. This is one of the rare situations where a rare histologic variant presents with a rare finding.
Radiotherapy-induced depigmentation in breast cancer patients without prior history of vitiligo: A review
Authors: Patil Roshankumar A , Wadasadawala Tabassum A ,   Department of Radiation Oncology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India,   Department of Radiation Oncology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Published: January 2017

Background: Vitiligo is a relatively common pigment disorder. Exacerbation or complete depigmentation within the radiation portals as a result of the Koebner phenomenon in patients with preexisting vitiligo has been reported in the literature. However, new-onset vitiligo triggered by radiation in patients without prior history of the disorder is a rare occurrence. Methods: The authors report one such occurrence in a breast cancer patient wherein the depigmentation remained localised within the radiotherapy target volume without generalisation. This young lady had received adjuvant radiotherapy to the right breast and ipsilateral supraclavicular fossa to a dose of 50 Gy in 25 fractions followed by 15 Gy in 6 fractions to the tumour bed. Discussion: The authors present a short review of the literature and discussion on the etiopathogenesis and therapeutic implication of the condition in cancer management. Conclusion: This rare occurrence highlights the importance of taking decision on radiotherapy on a case-to-case basis in patients known to have vitiligo as it has direct bearing on the ultimate cosmetic and psychological outcome. However, it is also equally important to be aware that radiation-induced depigmentation be a precursor of subsequent new-onset generalised vitiligo.
EDUCAÇÃO E HUMANIZAÇÃO NA PERSPECTIVA DA JUSTIÇA SOCIAL EM FREIRE: diálogos convergentes e ampliados
Authors: Feldmann Marina Graziela , Silva Maria de Nazaré Corrêa , Masetto Marcos Tarciso
Published: January 2017

O artigo analisa uma experiência realizada por meio de um projeto de extensão do Curso de Pedagogia da Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA), através do Programa de Letramento Reescrevendo o Futuro (PLRF). Tal projeto elegeu a temática Educação e Humanização, com ênfase no iletrismo existente junto às populações de baixa renda e excluídas socialmente. Para tanto, foram analisados documentos com o registro das ações desenvolvidas. Os resultados evidenciaram: baixa evasão, diminuição em 50% dos indicadores negativos, letramento com as temáticas trazidas pelos estudantes, possibilidade de leitura do mundo a partir da realidade do grupo, inserção no ensino formal, retorno aos lares, aumento da autoestima e autorreconhecimento de seu inacabamento, mesmo na condição de se sentirem de e na rua.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação. Humanização. Moradores de rua. Prática docente.EDUCATION AND HUMANIZATION IN FREIRE’S SOCIAL JUSTICE PERSPECTIVE: converging and associates dialoguesABSTRACT: The article analyzes an experiment carried out by an  extension design  of the course of Pedagogy of the Amazonas State University (UEA), through the Literacy Program Rewriting the Future. This project has chosen Education and Humanization theme, with emphasis on existing illiteracy in  the population of low-income and socially excluded people. Therefore, documents were analyzed considering  what were registered about  the actions. The results showed: low  evasion , decreased in 50% of negative indicators, literacy in the themes brought by the students, the possibility of reading the world from the group's reality approach, inclusion in the formal education, return to their homes, increased self-esteem and  self-recognition  of its incompleteness even in the condition of their feeling of being from  the street.KEYWORDS: Education. Humanization. Homeless. Teaching practice. EDUCACIÓN Y HUMANIZACIÓN EN LA PERSPECTIVA DE LA JUSTICIA SOCIAL EN FREIRE: convergente y expandido diálogosRESUMEN: El artículo analiza un experimento llevado a cabo por una extensión de diseño del curso de Pedagogía de la Universidad del Estado de Amazonas (UEA), a través del Programa de Educación Reescribiendo el Futuro (PLRF). Este proyecto se ha elegido el tema de Educación y Humanización, con énfasis en el analfabetismo existente con las poblaciones de bajos ingresos y de exclusión social. Por lo tanto, los documentos se analizaron los registros de las acciones. Los resultados mostraron: baja evitación, disminuyeron en un 50% de los indicadores negativos, la alfabetización con los temas presentados por los estudiantes, la posibilidad de leer el mundo de la realidad del grupo, la inclusión en la educación formal, el retorno a los hogares, el aumento de la autoestima y autoreconhecimento de su carácter incompleto, incluso en condiciones de sentir y de la calle.PALABRAS CLAVE: Educación. La humanización. Sin hogar. La práctica docente.
PROTAGONISMO INFANTIL, DESAFIOS ÉTICOS E METODOLÓGICOS NA PESQUISA COM CRIANÇAS
Authors: Werle Kelly , Bellochio Cláudia Ribeiro
Published: January 2017

Este artigo focaliza o protagonismo infantil, desafios éticos e metodológicos no desenvolvimento de pesquisa com a participação de crianças da Educação Infantil. Como aporte teórico tem-se os estudos da sociologia da infância (CORSARO, 2011; SARMENTO, 2003; QVORTRUP, 2011), compreendendo a criança como ator social, historicamente situado, que nas interações com seus pares e com o contexto social produz culturas. Destaca-se a necessidade do pesquisador estar, constantemente, buscando estratégias éticas e metodológicas que possibilitem compreender o modo como as crianças narram, significam e recriam suas experiências junto aos pares, proporcionando visibilidade às culturas da infância, produzidas pelas diferentes formas de protagonismos infantis.Palavras-chave: Pesquisa com crianças. Culturas da infância. Protagonismo infantil.CHILDREN AS PROTAGONISTS, ETHICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL CHALLENGE IN RESEARCHINGABbstract: This article focuses on children acting as protagonists and on the ethical and methodological challenges during the development of the research that had the participation of kids from a Child Education School. As theoretical support, it was chosen the studies concerning the Sociology of Childhood (CORSARO, 2011; SARMENTO, 2003; QVORTRUP, 2011), which understand children as social actors, historically situated, and who produce culture when interacting with their peers. It is highlighted that the researcher needs to be constantly searching for ethical and methodological strategies to better understand how kids narrate, give meaning and recreate the experiences with their peers giving visibility to the cultures of childhood produced by their different acts as protagonists.Keywords: Research with children. Cultures of childhood. Children as Protagonists.PROTAGONISMO INFANTIL, DESAFÍOS ÉTICOS Y METODOLÓGICOS EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN CON NIÑOSResumen: Este artículo enfoca el protagonismo infantil, desafíos éticos y metodológicos en el desarrollo de la investigación con la participación de niños de Educación Infantil. Se tienen como aporte teórico los estudios de sociología de la infancia (CORSARO, 2011; SARMENTO, 2003; OVORTRUP, 2011), comprendiendo al niño como actor social, históricamente situado, que produce culturas en la interacciones con sus pares y con el medio social. Se destaca la necesidad constante por parte del investigador de estar buscando estrategias éticas y metodológicas que posibiliten comprender la manera como los niños narran, significan, recrean sus experiencias junto con sus pares, proporcionando visibilidad a las culturas de la infancia, producidas por las diferentes formas de protagonismo infantil. Palabras clave: Investigación con niños. Culturas de la infancia. Protagonismo infantil.
FORMAÇÃO INCIAL DO COORDENADOR PEDAGÓGICO: análises e reflexões dos saberes profissionais
Authors: Tozetto Susana Soares , Kailer Priscila
Published: January 2017

O presente artigo analisa os saberes da formação inicial do coordenador pedagógico. O cotidiano desse profissional, imerso por acontecimentos imprevisíveis, mobiliza saberes a cada nova situação Os autores que sustentam as análises aqui propostas são Kuenzer(2006), Gauthier (1998) e Gimeno Sacristán (1999). Assim, foi feito uma análise documental do Projeto Político Pedagógico do curso de Pedagogia da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa-Pr entre os anos de 2007 a 2010. Os dados da pesquisa também foram obtidos com entrevistas de seis coordenadoras pedagógicas egressas do curso em análise. Os resultados mostram que a amplitude do processo formativo do coordenador pedagógico desafia as possibilidades de formar um profissional para diversas funções, como docente, gestor e pesquisador.Palavras-chave: Formação Inicial. Saberes. Coordenador Pedagógico.INITIAL OF EDUCATIONAL TRAINING COORDINATOR: analyses and reflections of professional knowledgeAbstrac: This article analyzes the knowledge of the initial formation of the pedagogical coordinator . The daily life of this professional, immersed by unforeseeable events , mobilizes knowledge to each new situation The authors argue that the analysis proposed here are Kuenzer (2006 ) , Gauthier (1998) and Gimeno Sacristan (1999 ) . Thus, it was made a documentary analysis of the Pedagogical Political Project of the Faculty of Education of the State University of Ponta Grossa -Pr between the years 2007 to 2010. The survey data were also obtained with interviews six graduates of the course pedagogical coordinators in analysis. The results show that the amplitude of the formation process of the pedagogical coordinator challenges the possibilities of forming a professional for various functions , as a teacher , manager and researcher.Keywords: Initial Training. Knowledge. Educational Coordinator. COORDINADOR INICIAL DE FORMACIÓN EDUCATIVA: análisis y reflexiones del conocimiento profesionalResumen: En este artículo se analiza el conocimiento de la formación inicial del coordinador pedagógico. La vida cotidiana de este profesional , inmersa por acontecimientos imprevisibles , moviliza el conocimiento a cada nueva situación Los autores sostienen que el análisis que aquí se propone son Kuenzer (2006 ) , Gauthier ( 1998) y Gimeno Sacristán (1999 ) . Por lo tanto, se realizó un análisis documental del Proyecto Político Pedagógico de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad Estatal de Ponta Grossa - Pr entre los años 2007 a 2010. Los datos de la encuesta se obtuvieron también con entrevistas a seis graduados de los coordinadores del curso pedagógicas en el análisis . Los resultados muestran que la amplitud del proceso de formación del coordinador pedagógico desafía las posibilidades de formar un profesional para diversas funciones , como maestro , director e investigador .Palabras clave: Formación inicial. Conocimiento. Coordinador de la Educación.
Effects of traditional Chinese herbal medicines on egg production, egg quality and antioxidant enzyme activities in aged laying hens
Authors: Li Chunhong , Dong Yulong , Li Zhong Hao , Zhang Ruihua , Qin Ruiling , Wang Li , Shi Wanyu
Published: January 2017

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of traditional Chinese herbal medicines (TCHM) on egg production, egg quality and antioxidant enzyme activities in chickens, astragalus membranaceus (AM), angelicae sinensis extract (ASE) and danggui buxue san (DBS) were used for the study. 300 hens of 56 weeks of age were randomized into 10 groups. AM, ASE and DBS were added into the diets of the animals at the dosage of 5mg/Kg,10 mg/Kg and 15 mg/Kg respectively from group Ito group IX. The hens of group X, as of control, were fed with the diet without TCHM. The added TCHM Period was 15 days. The results showed that DBS had the ability on improving egg production, egg quality and antioxidant enzyme activities in chickens. At the same time, DBS was added into the diets of the animals at the dosage of 10mg/Kg was recommended for application.
Energy dispersive spectrophotometry based quantitativeelemental estimation of equine enterolith
Authors: Tufani N.A. , Bhatt P. , Kumar T.
Published: January 2017

A male horse of six years old showing episodic, mild to moderate abdominal pain with congested mucous membranes and mild dehydration. Rectal temperature, heart and respiratory rates were recorded 100.7 0F, 56 per min and 20 per min, respectively. Per-rectal examination revealed mucoid scanty faeces and hard mass of stone in the rectum and the case was diagnosed as of enterolithiasis. The enteroliths recovered were assessed morphologically and analysed using Energy Dispersive X-rays Spectrophotometer (EDS) for elemental analysis. The predominant elements present on the surface of the enterolith were O (72.43 %), P (9.10%), Mg (10.79%), Si (2.59%), Al (1.63%) and Na (1.49%). The mid layer was predominated by O (67.04%), P (8.31%), Mg (6.87%) and N (9.91%) and in core, O (73.13%), P (9.66%), Mg (8.24%) and N (7.89%).
An investigation of sudden death in farmed infantSiamesecrocodiles during winter and spring in Hainan, China
Authors: Zheng Jiping , Zeng Jifeng , Guo Guiying , Jiang Jiahao , Yang Nuo , Wang Peng , Zhang Liling , Wang Ying
Published: January 2017

Sudden deaths without any specific clinical sign occurred among one year old young ones on Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) farms in Hainan province, China, during winter and spring in 2012 - 2013. The autopsy showed that the internal organs seemed normal except full of clear ascites in abdominal cavity. There were total six bacterial species isolated, Edwardsiella tarda, Proteus penneri, Proteus vulgaris, Enterobacter asburiae, Citrobacter freundii and Micrococcus luteus from either the heart bloods or the spleens and livers. The virulence of isolated strains was tested by intraperitoneal inoculation in female Chinese edible frogs (Rana rugulosa or Hoplobatrachus rugulosus). The six-day mortality revealed that E. tarda was the most pathogenic, whereas P. penneri and E. asburiae exhibited no infection at all, and the rest demonstrated similar inconspicuous toxicity. All these findings suggest that E. tarda would be the principal suspect causing death of Siamese crocodile. The sensitivities of the E. tarda isolates were tested against 20 kinds of antimicrobial drugs. The results showed that ceftazidime, norfloxacin and amikacin were highly sensitive to the isolates of E.tarda.
Effect of sex on growth performance, nutrient utilizationand carcass characteristics in cross bred pigs
Authors: Sheikh Gowher Gull , Baghel R.P.S. , Nayak Sunil , Ganie Aijaz Ahmad
Published: January 2017

A study was carried on 24 piglets (Large White York Shire × Desi) of an average initial weight of 20 kg of three gender groups, barrows, boars and gilts consisted of eight pigs each, of comparable body weight fattened from 20-48 kilograms (growing) to 49-96 kilograms (finishing) to see the effect of gender on growth performance, nutrient utilization and carcass traits. When comparing feed intake at the growing stage, gilts consumed significantly more (P less than 0.05) feed than boars and barrows. There was no significant difference in average daily weight gain among barrows, boars and gilts in growing and finishing stage. Gilts had significantly higher (P less than 0.05) feed conversion ratio than boars in growing period and barrows in finishing period. Nutrient digestibility was similar except crude protein among groups. Fasting weight and weight after bleeding was significantly lower (P less than 0.05) in gilts with nonsignificant difference between barrows and boars. Sex has no significant effect on evisceration weight, dressing percentage and carcass length in pigs. Carcass backfat of barrows was significantly thicker (P less than 0.05) than that of boars and gilts, however, the loin eye area was significantly larger (P less than 0.05) in gilts than boars and barrows. There were no significant differences among groups concerning the proportions of ham, under cut, bacon and rib chop however, shoulder and loin percentages were higher (P less than 0.05) in gilts than boars and barrows.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) of intensive poultry production systems
Authors:   Newcastle University, UK, Leinonen Ilkka
Published: January 2017

Life cycle assessment provides a useful tool for identifying where significant improvements can be made to achieve environmental sustainability in agricultural production. Potential strategies for improving the environmental performance of intensive poultry systems are discussed in this chapter. These include improving feed efficiency by using additives such as enzymes in feed or alternatively improving the efficiency of birds through genetic selection, use of alternative feed ingredients, such as locally grown protein crops and agricultural by-products, as a replacement for South American grown soya, and considering other management options, such as improving poultry housing and adopting new strategies for manure management
Minimizing the environmental impact of poultry production through improved feed formulation
Authors:   Texas A&M University, USA, Leyva-Jimenez Hector E. , Bailey Christopher A. ,   Texas A&M University, USA
Published: January 2017

Every year, millions of broilers, turkeys and laying hens are raised to supply eggs and meat to an increasing number of consumers. Along with the growth of the commercial poultry industry, waste generated in live production operations and processing plants has become an important environmental concern because of the major pollutants entering our water, air and soil. This chapter will discuss the main environmental impacts of intensive poultry production and explain the role of precise feed formulation as a strategy to increase the efficiency of nutrient utilization, and ultimately, reduce the negative effects of poultry waste on the environment to achieve sustainable production of poultry products
Organic systems for raising poultry
Authors:   Penn State University, USA, Hulet R. Michael
Published: January 2017

An organic system for raising poultry aims to provide a sustainable method of rearing poultry in an environment that allows natural behaviour to be expressed, and which eliminates pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals from feed, growing environment and carcass processing. This chapter reviews the important components of such a system, with sections covering housing and nutrition for organically reared poultry, the management of farm resources and bird health, ensuring food safety, and the oversight of poultry meat processing and product labelling.
Design of Gas-Cooled Fast Reactor 600MWth with Natural Uranium As Fuel Circle Input
Authors: Ariani Menik , Su’ud Zaki , Monado Fiber
Published: January 2017

This article presents the conceptual design of gas-cooled fast reactor (helium), the small size of the long-lived 600 MWth. Early stages of the design is to determine the geometry of the terrace, the value of the volume fraction and the mass fraction of fuel, cladding and coolant structure to calculate the parameters of reactivity, burnup, power distribution and density changes nuclides U238 and Pu239. The calculation is done using SRAC-CITATION code. SRAC code with JENDL-3.2 Data nuclides produced macroscopic cross section values for the eight energy group. Multi-group numerical solution of diffusion equations for 2-D geometry terrace RZ performed by CITATION code. The study results showed that the scheme Modified CANDLE, thermal power output is 600 MWth, with a fuel cycle for 10 years. This reactor has the advantage of requiring only the input of natural uranium in the fuel cycle, without the need for enrichment processes that affect the economic value. Keywords : Reactor, natural uranium, modified candle, burnup
Cellulose Acetate Membranes characters Due To Additions Additive Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Authors: Indarti Dwi , Winata I Nyoman Adi , Novianti Heny Yunita
Published: January 2017

This study purposed to determine the effect of MSG on the character of cellulose acetate membranes. This membrane preparation using phase inversion technique. The results showed that the higher the concentration of MSG, which is the character of membrane permeability coefficients and higher water flux, whereas for the character of the membrane density test and 100-200 kDa dextran rejection further down. To test the FTIR proved that there are no additives or solvents are trapped in a membrane. Keywords : Cellulose Acetate, phase inversion, MSG, FTIR
Polysulfone Membrane with UV-Photografting Technique and it Application at Soya Milk Filtration Processing
Authors: Piluharto Bambang , Sjaifullah Achmad , Rahmawati Istiqomah , Maryanto Maryanto
Published: January 2017

In the separation process of solution containing protein, interaction between membrane surface and protein can cause fouling irreversibely. So, efficiency of filtration process will decline. In this research, to improve the effeciency of filtration was done by modification of membrane using UV-photografting technique. Acrylic acid had been introduced topolysulphone membrane via this technique. The hydrophylic membrane was obtained. The membrane performance was evaluated in soymilk fouling test. The first step of research had obtained PSF membrane optimation about PSF 18%. In second step, the research was focused on the modification and characterization of PSF membrane by UV-Fotografting tehchnique. In this technique, monomer concentration and radiation time was used as variable. As the result, PSF membrane had been modificated succesfully by UV- photografting tehchnique with optimum condition in 15 minutes time radiation and concentration of acrylic acid 5%. Performance of modified membranes (flux and permselectivity) were better than unmodified membranes. The fouling test showed that the modified membranes have reduced fouling degree significantly. Keywords : Ultrafiltration membrane, UV-photografting, flux and permselectivity, fouling
Relationship Bali Cattle (Bos sondaicus Muller) and Banteng (Bos bibos d'alton) Approach Through The Craniometric
Authors: Mahdi Arya , Wiyono Hidayat Teguh , Suratno Suratno
Published: January 2017

Relationship can be seen from the similarity of the cow and bull. One method to find out about the phylogenetic relationship between species is by using cranial morphometry (craniometrics). The purpose of this research was to identify morphological cranium Bali cattle , banteng baluran , and banteng merubetiri based on the parameters measured .This research was conducted in August and ending in October 2013 , held at the National Park Baluran and Merubetiri National Park. The design of this research is descriptive quantitative research , using data analysis kalster ( cluster analysis). Parameters of this research using 15 indicators that have been established in accordance with the research Hayashi , 1982. Materials used in this study are adult male cranium Bali cattle obtained from abattoir ( Slaughterhouse ) Denpasar in January to July 2013 a total of six specimens . Cranium of an adult male bull that used a total of six specimens . Five specimens were collected from the National Park consisting Baluran ( two cranium that is banteng baluran 4 and 5 in 1992 ) and the ( three cranium is banteng baluran1, banteng baluran 2 , and banteng baluran 3 in the 2012-2013 ) . Cranium specimen obtained from the sixth bull collection Merubetiri National Park . Measuring instruments used in this study is the large calipers with a precision level of 0.01 cm . The results of this study showed that the cranium cluster of Bali cattle with coefficient range of 0.016 to 0.042 in contrast to the first cluster is bull cranium specimen glaze 1 bull , bull glaze 2 , 3 baluran bull , and the bull merubetiri 1 , with a coefficient value of 0.047 to 0.161 range . Bali cattle cranium differ significantly with cluster cranium second bull is a bull glaze glaze glaze bull 4 and 5 with the coefficient of 0.162 to 0.251 range. Merubetiri bull glaze and form two clusters , the first cluster bull bull glaze consisting of 1 , 2 bull glaze , glaze bull bull merubetiri 3 and 1 , while the second consists of a cluster bull bull bull glaze glaze 4 and 5 . Turns bull glaze specimens collected in 1992 in contrast to the bull glaze specimens collected in 2012 and 2013. Bull glaze specimens collected in 2012 and 2013, closer to the bull merubetiri specimens . And the bull specimens closer distance coefficient with Bali cattle. The conclusion of this study is the overall specimen Bali cattle entered in a cluster , different from the first cluster and cluster bull bull both . The first cluster by cluster bull bull both are in different clusters. Keywords: cluster analysis , relationship , craniometric , bali cattle and banteng.
The role of the 13C isotope of the Tree Ring in Recording of Carbon Cycle Change in Atmosphere
Authors: Pujiindiyati E. Ristin
Published: January 2017

Some natural materials such as tree rings, rocks, sediments, ice cores, coral reefs, shell fish and micro fossil record the chemical, physical and biological changes in atmosphere that had taken place in the past. One of these changes which are recorded in tree rings is C-13 isotope. Through the measurement of ratio of 13C compared to 12C (defined as 13C value), it can be known atmospheric CO2 conditions in the past to reflect the present conditions. Present value of 13C in atmospheric CO2 is -7.5 ‰ that had decreased gradually from -6.69 in 1956. Pre-industrial 13C value in atmospheric CO2 is not available. However, the historical records of those are stored in tree rings. Starting from pre-industrial era about 1850 up to 2000, the records of 13C value in some tree rings which are spread in northern hemisphere showed decreasing value ranging from 0.60/00 to 2.30/00. Major factors contributing to variability of these 13C values are pollution effects and climatic effects. Besides those, some effects such as choice of the wood components, inner ring variability and juvenile stage of trees are also correlated to variability of 13C value. Records of 13C value from tree rings defined that atmospheric CO2 from pre-industrial era were between 240 ppm and 310 ppm then this concentration continuously increase to 340 ppm at present. Integrated biospheric carbon flux calculated for 13C records in tree rings using four models from the year of 1850 to 1975 showed an increasing value between 135 Gt and 345 Gt. Keywords : Tree rings, C-13 isotope, atmospheric CO2
The thermal annealing effect on Crystal Structure and Morphology of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) powder
Authors: Supriyanto Edy , Holikin Ashanal , Suwardiyanto Suwardiyanto
Published: January 2017

In this research, crystal structure and morphology of TiO2 (powder) has been observed. TiO2 (powder) was heated by furnace unit at temperature 200 °C - 400 °C to obtain the relation of temperature influences to crystallty and morphology of TiO2. Structural characterization has been done using XRD whereas morphology using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) method. The result of this research showed that form of the TIO2 structure was polycrystalline in which mostly dominated by crystal structure (101). Scherrer method used to obtain information that at temperature 300oC, TiO2 has a real small particle size less than 10 nm and large pore size to serve the purpose of photocatalyst material. Keywords : Crystal structure,crystalline size, photocatalyst, morphology, SEM, TiO2.
Induction Somatic Embryogenesis Used 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) and Kinetin in Spindle Leaf Explant Sugarcane
Authors: Sholeha Wardatus , Sugiharto Bambang , Setyati Dwi , Dewanti Parawita
Published: January 2017

Induction of somatic embryogenesis in sugarcane requires the composition Plant Growth Hormone (PGH) appropriate. Utilizing of PGH (2,4-D and kinetin) is expected to induce sugarcane somatic embryogenesis. The purpose of this study was to obtain the concentration of 2,4-D and kinetin that effective for the multiplication of sugarcane var. NXI 1-3 through somatic embryogenesis. This study consists of four stages: callus induction, callus proliferation, regeneration of shoots and encapsulation. The plant material used is a spindle leaf sugarcane var. NXI 1-3. Callus induction used 2,4-D with different concentration (2 ppm, 3 ppm and 4 ppm). Callus proliferation used 2,4-D with concentration 1 ppm and 2 ppm. Regeneration of shoots used kinetin 0,5 ppm. The results are showed that the optimal induction of embryogenic callus on medium MS + sucrose 30 g / L + CH 300 ppm + 300 ppm PVP + 2,4-D 4 ppm as indicated by the high percentage of explants forming embryogenic callus that is equal to 40% and the respective concentration 2 ppm and 3 ppm is 33,3% and 37,5%. In proliferation stage, the development callus optimal on medium MS + sucrose 30 g / L + CH 300pm + PVP 300 ppm + 2,4-D 2 ppm and formulations for regeneration shoot on medium MS + sucrose 30 g / L + kinetin 0.5 ppm. The result of encapsulation can be shaped 100 sythetic seed. Keywords: Somatic embryogenesis, spindle leaf, kinetin, 2,4-D
The Influence of Abiotic Factors on The Diversity and Abudance of Mangrove Crabs (Scylla spp.) in Blok Bedul Alas Purwo National Park Mangrove Forest
Authors: Gita Rina Sugiarti Dwi , Sudarmadji Sudarmadji , Waluyo Joko
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this study was to determine the diversity, abundance and abiotic factors influence the diversity and abundance of mud crab (Scylla spp.) In mangrove forests Blok Bedul Alas Purwo National Park. This research method uses descriptive quantitative method. Diversity is calculated by using the formula of Shannon Wiener, mangrove crab abundance is calculated using the formula abundance Kreb whereas the method of analysis using simple linear regression. The data used in this research is data such as the number and type of biotic mud crabs and data abiotic form of measurement of temperature, pH, salinity, substrate type, and the tide. This study shows the results include mangrove crab species diversity index of every observation stations in the mangrove forests Blok Bedul Alas Purwo National Park is H '= 0.315 showing that the level of diversity in every station is low. The abundance of mud crabs in the mangrove forests Blok Bedul Alas Purwo National Park is 0.0011 individuals / m² which showed that the level of abundance at relatively low research station. Results of the analysis of the influence of abiotic factors on the diversity and abundance of mud crabs in mangrove forests Blok Bedul National Park Alas Purwo not significant (p> 0.05) the diversity and abundance of mangrove crab.   Keywords : abiotic factors , abundance , diversity , mud crab , regression
Small UAS-Based Wind Feature Identification System Part 1: Integration and Validation
Authors: Rodriguez Salazar Leopoldo , Cobano Jose A. , Ollero Anibal
Published: January 2017

This paper presents a system for identification of wind features, such as gusts and wind shear. These are of particular interest in the context of energy-efficient navigation of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The proposed system generates real-time wind vector estimates and a novel algorithm to generate wind field predictions. Estimations are based on the integration of an off-the-shelf navigation system and airspeed readings in a so-called direct approach. Wind predictions use atmospheric models to characterize the wind field with different statistical analyses. During the prediction stage, the system is able to incorporate, in a big-data approach, wind measurements from previous flights in order to enhance the approximations. Wind estimates are classified and fitted into a Weibull probability density function. A Genetic Algorithm (GA) is utilized to determine the shaping and scale parameters of the distribution, which are employed to determine the most probable wind speed at a certain position. The system uses this information to characterize a wind shear or a discrete gust and also utilizes a Gaussian Process regression to characterize continuous gusts. The knowledge of the wind features is crucial for computing energy-efficient trajectories with low cost and payload. Therefore, the system provides a solution that does not require any additional sensors. The system architecture presents a modular decentralized approach, in which the main parts of the system are separated in modules and the exchange of information is managed by a communication handler to enhance upgradeability and maintainability. Validation is done providing preliminary results of both simulations and Software-In-The-Loop testing. Telemetry data collected from real flights, performed in the Seville Metropolitan Area in Andalusia (Spain), was used for testing. Results show that wind estimation and predictions can be calculated at 1 Hz and a wind map can be updated at 0.4 Hz. Predictions show a convergence time with a 95% confidence interval of approximately 30 s.
A Two-Phase Model of Air Shock Wave Induced by Rock-Fall in Closed Goaf
Authors: Ren Fengyu , Liu Yang , Cao Jianli , He Rongxing , Xu Yuan , You Xi , Zhou Yan-jun
Published: January 2017

In this paper, a two-phase model of air shock wave induced by rock-fall was described. The model was made up of the uniform motion phase (velocity was close to 0 m·s-1) and the acceleration movement phase. The uniform motion phase was determined by experience, meanwhile the acceleration movement phase was derived by the theoretical analysis. A series of experiments were performed to verify the two-phase model and obtained the law of the uniform motion phase. The acceleration movement phase was taking a larger portion when height of rock-fall was higher with the observations. Experimental results of different falling heights showed good agreements with theoretical analysis values. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) numerical simulation had been carried out to study the variation velocity with different falling height. As a result of this, the two-phase model could accurately and convenient estimating the velocity of air shock wave induced by rock-fall. The two-phase model could provide a reference and basis for estimating the air shock waves' velocity and designing the protective measures.
Implantable Systems for Continuous Liquorpheresis and CSF Replacement
Authors: Menendez Gonzalez Manuel
Published: January 2017

Liquorpheresis (CSF filtration) comprises a therapeutical approach that has beenproposed to treat several neurological conditions where antibodies, inflammatorymediators or abnormal peptides are the cause or play an important role in thepathogenesis of the disease. CSF replacement may be an alternative approach notexplored so far.Here, we review previous experiences in the use of liquorpheresis in autoimmune anddegenerative neurological diseases. Then we describe previous developments andprovide some new technical innovations in order to design bidirectional CSF shuntingsystems. These systems can be complemented either with a deposit of artificial CSF orwith a CSF filter, allowing CSF replacement or liquorpheresis respectively. Both optionswould lead to mechanical dilution of the patient’s CSF.
Facile Synthesis of V2O5 Hollow Spheres as Advanced Cathodes for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
Authors: Zhang Xingyuan , Wang Jian-Gan , Liu Huanyan , Liu Hongzhen , Wei Bingqing
Published: January 2017

Three-dimensional V2O5 hollow structures have been prepared through a simple synthesis strategy combining solvothermal treatment and a subsequent thermal annealing. The V2O5 materials are composed of microspheres 2–3 μm in diameter and with a distinct hollow interior. The as-synthesized V2O5 hollow microspheres, when evaluated as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries, can deliver a specific capacity as high as 273 mAh·g−1 at 0.2 C. Benefiting from the hollow structures that afford fast electrolyte transport and volume accommodation, the V2O5 cathode also exhibits a superior rate capability and excellent cycling stability. The good Li-ion storage performance demonstrates the great potential of this unique V2O5 hollow material as a high-performance cathode for lithium-ion batteries.
Quantity- and Quality-Based Farm Water Productivity in Wine Production: Case Studies in Germany
Authors: Peth Denise , Drastig Katrin , Prochnow Annette
Published: January 2017

The German wine sector has encountered new challenges in water management recently. To manage water resources responsibly, it is necessary to understand the relationship between the input of water and the output of wine, in terms of quantity and quality. The objectives of this study are to examine water use at the farm scale at three German wineries, and to develop and apply, for the first time, a quality-based indicator. Water use is analyzed in terms of wine production and wine-making over three years. After the spatial and temporal boundaries of the wineries and the water flows are defined, the farm water productivity indicator is calculated to assess water use at the winery scale. Farm water productivity is calculated using the AgroHyd Farmmodel modeling software. Average productivity on a quantity basis is 3.91 L wine per m3 of water. Productivity on a quality basis is 329.24 °Oechsle per m3 of water. Water input from transpiration for wine production accounts for 99.4–99.7% of total water input in the wineries, and, because irrigation is not used, precipitation is the sole source of transpired water. Future studies should use both quality-based and mass-based indicators of productivity.
Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of A. cepa L. and A.  × cornutum (Clementi ex Visiani 1842) Methanolic Extracts
Authors: Fredotović Željana , Šprung Matilda , Soldo Barbara , Ljubenkov Ivica , Budić-Leto Irena , Bilušić Tea , Čikeš-Čulić Vedrana , Puizina Jasna
Published: January 2017

Here we report a comparative study of the pyhtochemical profile and a biological activity of the two onion extracts, namely A. cepa L. and A. × cornutum (Clementi ex Visiani 1842). Identification of flavonoids and anthocyanins and their individual quantities were determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The potency of both extracts to scavenge free radicals was determined by DPPH (2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical-scavenging activity and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) methods. DNA protective role was further tested by single-cell gel electrophoresis (COMET) assay and by Fenton’s reagent causing double strand brakes on pUC19 plasmid. In the presence of both extracts, a significant decrease in the DNA damage was observed, which indicates a protective role of A. cepa and A. × cornutum on the DNA strand brakes. Additionally, cytotoxicity was tested on glioblastoma and breast cancer cell lines. The results showed that both extracts had antiproliferative effect, but the most prominent decrease in cellular growth was observed with glioblastoma cells
Fabric Phase Sorptive Extraction Explained
Authors: Kabir Abuzar , Mesa Rodolfo , Jurmain Jessica , Furton Kenneth G.
Published: January 2017

The theory and working principle of fabric phase sorptive extraction (FPSE) is presented that eloquently explains the mystery behind this new and powerful sample preparation technique. FPSE innovatively integrates the benefits of sol-gel coating technology and the rich surface chemistry of cellulose/polyester/fiberglass fabric, resulting in a microextraction device with very high sorbent loading in the form of an ultra-thin coating. This porous sorbent coating and the permeable substrate synergistically facilitate very fast extraction equilibrium. The flexibility of the FPSE device allows for direct insertion into original, unmodified samples of different origin. Strong chemical bonding between the sol-gel sorbent and the fabric substrate permits the exposure of FPSE devices to any organic solvent for analyte back-extraction/elution and to highly acidic or basic environments (pH 1-12) if required. A sol-gel derived sorbent, highly polar sol-gel poly(ethylene glycol) coating, was generated on cellulose substrates. Five cm2 segments of these coated fabrics were used as the FPSE devices for sample preparation using direct immersion. An important class of environmental pollutants, substituted phenols, was used as model compounds to evaluate the extraction performance of FPSE. The high primary contact surface area (PCSA) of the FPSE device and porous structure of the sol-gel coatings resulted in very high sample capacities and incredible extraction sensitivities for both the compound classes in a relatively short period of time. Different extraction parameters were evaluated and optimized. The new extraction devices demonstrated part per trillion level detection limits for substitute phenols, a wide range of detection linearity, and good performance reproducibility.
The Spermine Phosphate-Bound Cyclooctaoxygen Sodium Epigenetic Shell of Euchromatin DNA is Destroyed by the Epigenetic Poison Glyphosate
Authors: Kesel Andreas J. , Struys Eduard A. , Cellini Barbara
Published: January 2017

Oxygen exists in two gaseous and six solid allotropic modifications. An additional allotropic modification of oxygen, the cyclooctaoxygen, was predicted to exist in 1990. The first synthesis and characterization of cyclooctaoxygen as its sodium crown complex, isolated in the form of three cytosine nucleoside hydrochloride complexes, was reported in 2016. Cyclooctaoxygen sodium was synthesized from atmospheric oxygen, or catalase effect-generated oxygen, under catalysis of cytosine nucleosides and either ninhydrin or eukaryotic low-molecular weight RNA. The cationic cyclooctaoxygen sodium complex was shown to bind RNA and DNA, to associate with single-stranded DNA and spermine phosphate, and to be essentially non-toxic to cultured mammalian cells at 0.1–1.0 mM concentration. We postulated that cyclooctaoxygen is formed in most eukaryotic cells from dihydrogen peroxide in a catalase reaction catalysed by cytidine and RNA. A molecular biological model was deduced for a first epigenetic shell of eukaryotic euchromatin. This model incorporates an epigenetic explanation for the interactions of the essential micronutrient selenium (as selenite) with eukaryotic euchromatin. The sperminium phosphate/cyclooctaoxygen sodium complex is calculated to cover the actively transcribed regions (2.6%) of bovine lymphocyte interphase genome. Cyclooctaoxygen seems to be naturally absent in hypoxia-induced highly condensed chromatin, taken as a model for eukaryotic metaphase/anaphase/early telophase mitotic chromatin. We hence propose that the cyclooctaoxygen sodium-bridged spermine phosphate and selenite coverage serves as an epigenetic shell of actively transcribed gene regions in eukaryotic ‘open’ euchromatin DNA. The total herbicide glyphosate (ROUNDUP) and its metabolite (aminomethyl)phosphonic acid (AMPA) are proved to represent ‘epigenetic poisons’, since they both selectively destroy the cyclooctaoxygen sodium complex. This definition is of reason, since the destruction of cyclooctaoxygen is sufficient to bring the protection shield of human euchromatin into collateral epigenetic collapse.
Well-Posedness and Asymptotic Stability of Solutions to the Bresse System under Cattaneo's Law with Infinite Memories and Time-Varying Delays
Authors: Li Gang , Kong Xiangyu
Published: January 2017

In this paper, we study a one-dimensional Bresse-Cattaneo system with infinite memories and time-dependent delay term (the coefficient of which is not necessarily positive) in the internal feedbacks. First, it is proved that the system is well-posed by means of the Hille-Yosida theorem under suitable assumptions on the relaxation functions. Then, without any restriction on the speeds of wave propagations, we establish the exponential or general decay result by introducing suitable energy and Lyapunov functionals.