bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Authors: Sugirianta Ida Bagus Ketut , Dwijaya Saputra I Gusti Ngurah Agung , Sunaya I Gusti Agung Made
Published: April 2019

Generally, an off-grid solar power model was applied widely to areas with no electrical network exist for storing energy during the day and using it at night. This model uses a central inverter for several photovoltaic modules, which produces high and dangerous DC voltages, and also has large sizes and high prices. In this study, on-grid solar system model based on micro inverter is built that can use for purposes of teaching material that directly connected to the electrical grid with no batteries or chargers, thereby reducing investment costs and suitable to be applied in the community. Small sized micro inverters can be installed directly under the solar module and also generate AC voltage that can be directly used for own use or sold to PLN. The module that is built is an on-grid solar photovoltaic 300 wp model  using a 300 watt micro inverter and equipped with an electric load in the form of a light bulb and socket outlet. For data retrieval, this model is connected to the PLN network through household electricity customers with 1300 VA power. The result of measurement this solar power model cangenerate the maksimum electric power is 142.37watt and can distribute electric power to PLN  around 115,41 watt. This PLTS model is ready to be use  for purposes of teaching material and also for promotion to community  about model of on-grid PLTS that having economy value so can support goverment in achieving the national target in the renewable energy field.
Authors: Atmaja Ardian Prima , Azis Aminudin
Published: April 2019

The aim of Quality Assurance System of Higher Education is to ensure the fulfillment of Standards of Higher Education systemically and continuously for growing and developing the quality culture. Politeknik Negeri Madiun  is obliged to apply Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI). To realize the objectives of SPMI Dikti, it is needed an information technology based system that can manage the result of quality control from PNM which can be accessed via online by students privately and allows the students to evaluate the teaching and learning process of the lecturers.  A special access for PNM's Center for Education Quality Assurance and Development (P4MP) to manage and define the results as decision support materials, as part of the SPMI activity cycle at the end of each semester. The information system is built using a PHP framework Laravel with Rapid Application Development software (RAD) software development method so that it uses a component-based construction approach for faster development process as well as more flexible changes in system design in the middle of the process. As a result, the system was built in an integrated manner and being used for the the activity of SPMI in PNM which consisted of two pages; http://student.pnm.ac.id as the evaluation questionnaire page for students and http://imonev.pnm.ac.id as management evaluation results page accessed by PNM P4MP.
Enabling text search on SPARQL endpoints through OSCAR
Authors: Heibi Ivan , Peroni Silvio , Shotton David
Published: April 2019

In this paper we introduce the latest version (Version 2.0) of OSCAR, the OpenCitations RDF Search Application, which has several improved features and extends the query workflow comparing with the previous version (Version 1.0) that we presented at the workshop entitled Semantics, Analytics, Visualisation: Enhancing Scholarly Dissemination (SAVE-SD 2018), held in conjunction with The Web Conference 2018. OSCAR is a user-friendly search platform that can be used to search any RDF triplestore providing a SPARQL endpoint, while hiding the complexities of SPARQL, thus making the search operations accessible to those who are not experts in Semantic Web technologies. We present here the basic features and the main extensions of this latest version of OSCAR. In addition, we demonstrate how it can be adapted to work with different SPARQL endpoints containing scholarly data, using as examples the OpenCitations Corpus (OCC) and the OpenCitations Index of Crossref open DOI-to-DOI citations (COCI), both provided by OpenCitations, and also the Wikidata dataset provided by the Wikimedia Foundation. We conclude by reporting the usage statistics of OSCAR, retrieved from the OpenCitations website logs, so as to demonstrate its uptake.
MARIO Project: Validation and Evidence of Service Robots for Older People with Dementia
Authors: D’Onofrio Grazia , Sancarlo Daniele , Raciti Massimiliano , Burke Megan , Teare Aimee , Kovacic Tanja , Cortis Keith , Murphy Kathy , Barrett Eva , Whelan Sally , Dolan Aisling , Russo Alessandro , Ricciardi Francesco , Pegman Geoff , Presutti Valentina , Messervey Thomas , Cavallo Filippo , Giuliani Francesco , Bleaden Andy , Casey Dympna , Greco Antonio
Published: April 2019

Background:

In the EU funded MARIO project, specific technological tools are adopted for the people living with dementia (PLWD). In the final stage of the project, a validation of the MARIO companion robot was performed from August to October 2017.

Objective:

The aims of the present study are: 1) to illustrate the key results and evidence obtained in the final evaluation phase of the project across the three different pilot sites; 2) to assess the engagement dimensions of the PLWD who interacted with the MARIO robot; and 3) to assess the acceptability and efficacy of the MARIO companion robot on clinical, cognitive, neuropsychiatric, affective and social aspects, resilience, quality of life in PLWD, and burden level of the caregivers.

Methods:

38 people (M = 14; F = 24) with Alzheimer’s disease were screened for eligibility and all were included. The following tests were administered Pre and Post interactions with MARIO: Observational Measurement of Engagement (OME), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Clock Drawing Test (CDT), Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB), Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI), Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), 14-item Resilience Scale (RS-14), Quality of Life in Alzheimer’s Disease (QOL-AD), Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI), Tinetti Balance Assessment (TBA), and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) was carried out.

Results:

In Post-MARIO interactions, significant improvements were observed in RS-14 ( p = 0.020).Considering the age of the people, PLWD with 68–76 years perceived that they had major social support (MSPSS Total: p = 0.016) and friends to support them (MSPSS Fri: p = 0.014). Indeed, the younger people (55–67 years) were less depressed (CSDD: p = 0.033), and more resilient (RS-14: p = 0.003). The people aged 77–85 years perceived they had major family support (MSPSS Fam: p = 0.018). The participants were gender and education matched without any statistically significant difference.

Conclusion:

MARIO may be a useful tool in mitigating depression and loneliness, while enhancing social connectedness, resilience, and overall quality of life for people with dementia.
Monocytes in the Peripheral Clearance of Amyloid-β and Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Guo Huifang , Zhao Zhaohua , Zhang Ruisan , Chen Peng , Zhang Xiaohua , Cheng Fan , Gou Xingchun
Published: April 2019

Aging societies have high incidence rates of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD is diagnosed at later disease stages and has a poor prognosis, and effective drugs and treatments for AD are lacking. The molecular mechanism of AD is not clear, and current research focuses primarily on amyloid-β (Aβ) deposition and tau protein hyperphosphorylation. Aβ deposition is the most frequently hypothesized initiating factor of AD, and Aβ clearance during the pathogenesis of AD may be an optional strategy to suppress AD development. Monocytes play important roles in the peripheral clearance of Aβ. Therefore, the present review summarizes our current knowledge of the potential roles of infiltrating macrophages, circulating monocytes, and Kupffer cells in the peripheral clearance of Aβ in AD.
Metformin Improves Learning and Memory in the SAMP8 Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Farr Susan A. , Roesler Elizabeth , Niehoff Michael L. , Roby Deborah A. , McKee Alexis , Morley John E.
Published: April 2019

Metformin is used for the treatment of insulin resistant diabetes. Diabetics are at an increased risk of developing dementia. Recent epidemiological studies suggest that metformin treatment prevents cognitive decline in diabetics. A pilot clinical study found cognitive improvement with metformin in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Preclinical studies suggest metformin reduces Alzheimer-like pathology in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In the current study, we used 11-month-old SAMP8 mice. Mice were given daily injections of metformin at 20 mg/kg/sc or 200 mg/kg/sc for eight weeks. After four weeks, mice were tested in T-maze footshock avoidance, object recognition, and Barnes maze. At the end of the study, brain tissue was collected for analysis of PKC (PKC ζ, PKC ι, PKC α, PKC γ, PKC ɛ), GSK-3 β, pGSK-3 βser9, pGSK-3 βtyr216, pTau404, and APP. Metformin improved both acquisition and retention in SAMP8 mice in T-maze footshock avoidance, retention in novel object recognition, and acquisition in the Barnes maze. Biochemical analysis indicated that metformin increased both atypical and conventional forms of PKC; PKC ζ, and PKC α at 20 mg/kg. Metformin significantly increased pGSK-3 βser9 at 200 mg/kg, and decreased A β at 20 mg/kg and pTau404 and APPc99 at both 20 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg. There were no differences in blood glucose levels between the aged vehicle and metformin treated mice. Metformin improved learning and memory in the SAMP8 mouse model of spontaneous onset AD. Biochemical analysis indicates that metformin improved memory by decreasing APPc99 and pTau. The current study lends support to the therapeutic potential of metformin for AD.
Combined Biomarker Prognosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment: An 11-Year Follow-Up Study in the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
Authors: Spencer Barbara E. , Jennings Robin G. , Brewer James B. ,   for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
Published: April 2019

Background:

Biomarkers may soon be used to predict decline in older individuals. Extended follow-up studies are needed to determine the stability of such biomarker-based predictions.

Objective:

To examine the long-term performance of baseline cognitive, neuroimaging, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker-assisted prognoses in patients with mild cognitive impairment.

Methods:

Established, biomarker-defined cohorts of subjects with mild cognitive impairment were examined for progression to dementia. Subjects with a baseline volumetric magnetic resonance imaging, lumbar puncture, and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test were included. Dementia-free survival time in each biomarker-defined risk group was determined with Kaplan-Meier survival curves. The influence of each risk factor or combination of factors on dementia-free survival was examined with Cox proportional hazard analyses.

Results:

185 subjects were followed longitudinally for a mean (SD) 4.3 (2.8) years. 59% of participants converted within the follow-up period and the median dementia-free survival time was 2.8 years. Each individual risk factor predicted conversion to dementia (HR 1.9–3.7). The joint presence of any two risk factors increased risk for conversion (HR 7.1–11.0), with the presence of medial temporal atrophy and memory impairment showing the greatest risk for decline. Concordant atrophy, memory impairment, and abnormal CSF amyloid and tau was associated with the highest risk for conversion (HR 15.1). The presence of medial temporal atrophy was associated with the shortest dementia-free survival time, both alone and in combination with memory impairment, abnormal CSF amyloid and tau, or both.

Conclusion:

These results suggest that baseline biomarker-assisted predictions of decline to dementia are stable over the long term, and that combinations of complementary biomarkers can improve the accuracy of these predictions.
Timely Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Italy: An Expert Opinion
Authors: Bianchetti Angelo , Ferrara Nicola , Padovani Alessandro , Scarpini Elio , Trabucchi Marco , Maggi Stefania
Published: April 2019

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) generally evolves in a gradually progressive decline in memory and non-memory cognitive domains that may eventually decay to dementia. This process might be preventable by improving early detection of the MCI syndrome followed by proper and timely interventions. The aim of this work was providing helpful indications for a standardized early diagnosis of MCI, mainly focusing on the Italian elderly population. We reviewed here MCI epidemiology and classification, as well as the most recent advancements in early detection of the patient with MCI in the Italian scenario. Specialist centers in connection with general practitioners (GPs) have been established across the country and designated as Centers for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia (CDCD). CDCDs are dedicated to the diagnosis and management of patients for all forms of dementia across all the complex staging spectrum. New tools were made available by the advancements of imaging techniques and of the research on biomarkers, leading to novel approaches based on the combination of imaging and biomarker detection, to improve accuracy and effectiveness in the early diagnosis of MCI. Moreover, patient genotyping, alone or in combination with other techniques, was also revealed as a promising method in evaluating and preventing MCI progression. We recommend the introduction of all these novel tools in the diagnostic practice of the specialist centers and that further efforts and resources are spent into the research of the most effective techniques and biomarkers to be introduced as first-level tests into the practice of early diagnosis of MCI.
Analysis of LPL gene expression in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Authors: Bilous N. , Abramenko I. , Chumak A. , Dyagil I. , Martina Z.
Published: April 2019

Summary. Aim: The IGHV mutational status is one of the most important markers for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) prognostication. Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene expression was found to correlate with IGHV status and was suggested as its surrogate marker. Recent data reported that LPL expression might be influenced by pivotal signalling pathways in CLL. This study aimed to assess LPL gene expression in relation to key immunogenetic and molecular markers of CLL, including IGHV mutational status, B-cell receptor (BCR) stereotypy, TP53, NOTCH1, and SF3B1 gene mutations. Materials and Methods: Expression of LPL mRNA was measured in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of 73 CLL patients by real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). IGHV, NOTCH1, TP53, and SF3B1 gene mutation analysis was performed by PCR amplification and direct sequencing. Results: 44 of 73 (60%) CLL cases were categorized as LPL-positive based on the cut-off value established by ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve analysis. LPL expression was significantly associated with IGHV mutation status (r = 0.684; p < 0.0001) and tended to correlate with presence of NOTCH1 gene mutations (p = 0.113). BCR stereotyped cases showed higher LPL expression values in comparison to unstereotyped cases in the LPL-positive group of patients (p = 0.041). LPL expression was associated with a shorter overall survival in the entire СLL group (median 107 vs 143, p = 0.048) as well as in Binet A patients, albeit with borderline significance (median 139 vs not reached, p = 0.086). Conclusion: LPL expression was found to be closely correlated with IGHV gene mutational status and overall survival, proving LPL as prognostic marker in CLL. Our results also indicate a possible relationship between aberrant expression of LPL and BCR- and NOTCH1-dependent signalling pathways.
Quinazoline compounds for antitumor treatment
Authors: Solyanik G.I.
Published: April 2019

Summary. Quinazolines are among the most useful heterocyclic compounds due to their diverse chemical reactivity and a wide range of biological activity. Despite a large number of publications devoted to quinazolines and their derivatives, information is presented predominantly regarding the features of the synthesis of these compounds and their structure. The studies of specific pharmacological activity and antitumor activity of these compounds are mainly limited to primary screening using enzyme systems and cell lines. In this mini review information concerning the potential targets for antitumor action of quinazoline compounds is summarized and discussed.
Evaluation of dose calculation algorithms using different density materials for in-field and out-of-field conditions
Authors: Alghamdi S. , Tajaldeen A.
Published: April 2019

Summary. Aim: The accuracy of the dose calculation is vital in the stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) technique to achieve clinically effective dose distribution for better tumor control. Multiple commercial radiotherapy treatment planning systems (TPS) were implemented with different algorithms, such as Acuros XB in Eclipse and Superposition in XiO. The aim of this study is to investigate five different dose calculation algorithms, namely, pencil beam convolution (PBC), Acuros XB, AAA implemented in an Eclipse system, collapsed cone convolution (CCC) algorithm implemented in Mobius3D and superposition algorithms implemented in the XiO system, and then validate the results against measurements using an Institute of Physical Sciences in Medicine (IPSM) phantom with different density materials for in-field and out-of- field conditions. Material and Methods: The IPSM phantom was used to investigate the dose calculation algorithm performances in four different densities (water, lung, ribs, and dense bone) using different beam configurations, including small beam fields utilised in lung SABR. Five commercial algorithms implemented in two TPS (Eclipse and XiO) and one plan check (M3D) system were used for in-field and out-of-field measurement. Results: In the in-field condition, the Acuros XB algorithm had lower mean differences than the measured dose by the IC ranging from –0.46 to 0.24 for all the densities. In the out-of-field condition, the results of eclipse system: AAA, PBC and Acuros XB algorithms demonstrated underdose point’s measurements by –40% for all densities except for AAA calculations in lung density (overdosed by 40%). The measured points of the superposition algorithms were overestimated to the actual dose less than 30% in water, lung and dense bone. At the same densities, the CCC algorithms showed relatively the lowest differences in percentage compared to the superposition algorithms. Conclusion: Our results showed that the Acuros XB and superposition algorithms are closer to the actual measured dose than AAA, PBC and CCC for majority of the field conditions for water-equivalent, lung, rib and dense bone densities. The CCC algorithm resulted in a better agreement with the measurement of the out-of-field points compared with the other algorithms.
Assessment of trace elements in serum of acute lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemia patients
Authors: Valadbeigi S. , Javadian S. , Ebrahimi-Rad M. , Khatami S. , Saghiri R.
Published: April 2019

Summary. Aim: Trace elements play a key role in human metabolism. The aim of the present study was to measure essential trace elements in the serum of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Materials and Methods: 32 patients with ALL and 16 patients with AML were studied. The control group consisted of 36 subjects. Serum levels of the trace elements selenium, copper and zinc were measured by spectrophotometry. Results: The mean of copper concentrations in the groups of patients with AML and ALL was significantly higher than in the control group (p < 0.0001), whereas serum levels of selenium and zinc were significantly lower in AML patients (p < 0.0001). Also in ALL patients the levels of selenium and zinc were significantly decreased compared with the control group (p < 0.0001; p = 0.0003). Conclusion: Our results indicate that the levels of zinc and selenium are significantly decreased and copper levels are significantly increased in the serum of patients with acute leukemia (AML, ALL).
Parathyroid carcinoma: a case report
Authors: Tkachenko R. , Zakhartseva L. , Golovko A. , Kuryk O. , Lazarenko G.
Published: April 2019

Summary. Parathyroid carcinoma (PC) is an uncommon cause of primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). The tumor is mostly functioning with following high serum calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Consideration of PC in differential diagnosis of pHPT is important because the mortality and the prognosis depend on early recognition and surgical approach. A case of PC in 51-year old female patient with persistent pHPT is reported. A patient, referred with anterior cervical hematoma, dysphagia, underwent neck ultrasound, barium X-ray swallow test and neck computed tomography. On the posterior surface of left thyroid lobe, close to the esophagus the heterogenic lesion with irregular margins was found. The preoperative calcemia was slightly elevated. The patient underwent cervical exploration with parathyroidectomy. Histological exam showed parathyroid lesion with immunohistochemical confirmation of PC. After 2 months follow-up there are no signs of a residual-recurrent disease. Although laboratory tests revealed pHPT preoperatively, no clinical effects of elevated calcium and PTH concentration levels were presented. As histological features are not specific for the differential diagnosis between the parathyroid adenoma and PC, the immunohistochemistry remains the only useful tool for the definite diagnosis.
Predicting Early Reviews for Effective Product Marketing on E-Commerce Websites
Authors: Femila F. , Janakipriya S. , B. Nivetha Sruthi R. , Rohini S.
Published: April 2019

The percentage of purchasing products by the user has been increased drastically through web. Users even have the facility of sharing their thoughts about the particular product on web in the form of reviews, blogs, comments etc. Many users read review information given on web to take decisions for buying products. Some users may give the reviews for hyping the sale of the product or to decrease the sale. This may confuse the customers who rely on the reviews to buy a product. So, there is a need to find the honest reviews and remove fake reviews that are added by malicious or fraud user. The proposed system comes up with the solution for this problem. Leading events has been used to find the time interval between the reviews. The proposed system mines the active periods such as leading sessions to accurately locate the hierarchical fraud. These leading sessions can be useful for detecting the local anomaly instead of global anomaly of product reviews. After this to analyze the rating, reviews and hierarchy of the product we examine three facts, they are rating based facts, review based facts and hierarchy facts. In addition, we propose an optimization-based aggregation method to integrate all the facts for fraud detection. The evaluations of this optimization are done on synthetic dataset that are collected. The classified and summarized product review information helps web users to understand review contents easily in a short time.
Secure Online Voting System Using Blockchain
Authors: Saichand P , lokesh N , Reddy P Srinivasa , Vinay Surya R Amar
Published: April 2019

ONLINE VOTING SYSTEM is an online voting technique. In this system people who has right to vote in any place and whose age is above 18 years of any gender can cast his her vote online without going to any physical polling station. The main goal of voting is to come up with leaders of the people's choice. Elections in democratic countries have many issues affecting the fairness of election results. Firstly, some people do not care to vote for a variety of reasons, including lack of faith in the system and believing that the effort is not worth it. Secondly, troublesome voter-ID laws prevent citizens from voting if their ID fails to meet the requirements at the polling booth. Thirdly, voter fraud exists, where dishonest voters manage to vote multiple times for the same candidate, skewing the results. Fourthly, voting machines could be outdated and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Lastly, long voting lines at polling booths can discourage people from voting. Recently, much discussion and controversy arose on the missing votes of citizens in elections. Conducting elections through a DApp on the Ethereum platform can provide transparency, security and credibility to the process. This would prevent voter fraud as one voter can only have one ID and all polling systems are on the blockchain, which can identify duplicate attempts to vote . Governments can also save the logistics costs of holding physical polling booths and counting votes.
Age Group Classification of Facial Images Using Rank Based Edge Texture Unit (RETU) and Fuzzy Texture
Authors: Nimitha Jammula , Nukeswari Kuraganti , Sudha Kuraganti , Sumithra Kurapati , Gunnam Rama Devi
Published: April 2019

We as human beings can estimate the age of a person based on his facial features but there are situations where there is a need for the computers to determine the age of a person based on the picture or photograph. Here comes the situation to teach a machine to determine the age group of a person with his picture. This is applicable in the fields like determining the age of a criminal with his picture or determining the age of a patient when he has undergone an accident and many other fields. To address this problem the paper proposed a technique of finding the age with Rank Based Edge Texture Unit (RETU). The uniqueness of this method is that it divides the age group into 7 classes i.e. the age groups are 1-10, 11-20, 21-30,31-0,41-50,51-60,>60 . With this method, the results cope up to 97.16% and to slightly increase the efficiency the present paper proposes to add Fuzzy Texton features.
Deep Embedding Sentiment Analysis on Product Reviews Using Naive Bayesian Classifier
Authors: Sahithya Nukabathini Mary Saroj , Prathyusha Manda , Rachana Nakkala , Priyanka Perikala , Jyothi P. J.
Published: April 2019

Product reviews are valuable for upcoming buyers in helping them make decisions. To this end, different opinion mining techniques have been proposed, where judging a review sentence�s orientation (e.g. positive or negative) is one of their key challenges. Recently, deep learning has emerged as an effective means for solving sentiment classification problems. Deep learning is a class of machine learning algorithms that learn in supervised and unsupervised manners. A neural network intrinsically learns a useful representation automatically without human efforts. However, the success of deep learning highly relies on the large-scale training data. We propose a novel deep learning framework for product review sentiment classification which employs prevalently available ratings supervision signals. The framework consists of two steps: (1) learning a high-level representation (an embedding space) which captures the general sentiment distribution of sentences through rating information; (2) adding a category layer on top of the embedding layer and use labelled sentences for supervised fine-tuning. We explore two kinds of low-level network structure for modelling review sentences, namely, convolutional function extractors and long temporary memory. Convolutional layer is the core building block of a CNN and it consists of kernels. Applications are image and video recognition, natural language processing, image classification
Harmonic Analyzer Using ATMEGA 328P
Authors: Joseph Christie Anil , Sarmokadam Sumant , Surendra Dr. Usha
Published: April 2019

The technical improvement in Power electronics and Control system industries has made the linear consumer loads to dominate by sensitive and sophisticated non-linear consumer loads. These have a major impact on the power systems, causing increase in harmonics distortion. This paper proposes a hardware design to develop a Harmonic Analyzer along with Arduino ATMEGA 328P, that can be able to analyze up to 15th harmonic of an alternating current power supply. The Harmonic analyzer has been developed considering the cost, accomplished with respect to accuracy, easy modifications through coding, remote monitoring and data logging. The developed low cost handheld product may be used for industrial as well as commercial applications.
Depression Detection Through Speech Analysis : A Survey
Authors: Malviya Aastik , Meharkure Rahul , Narsinghani Rohan , Sheth Viraj , Meshram Pratiksha
Published: April 2019

Depression is a common and serious medical illness which affects the way how we think, feel and act. Although harmless in its initial stages, it can cause serious problems if detected at a later stage. Due to advancements in technology, it is now possible to detect signs of depression. Different implementation of machine learning algorithms has been worked upon to detect factors causing depression. It is found that speech of a person is dramatically affected and various vocal features are used to classify depression.
Aplikasi metode tahanan jenis dalam studi geologi karst Gua Seropan di Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta
Authors: Pranantya Pulung A. , Sadikin Nurlia
Published: April 2019

In terms of geology, most areas in south of the Gunungkidul District in Central Java consist of the Wonosari formation limestone. The land is generally very dry and source of raw water is also difficult to reach. Findings on the existence of underground river in caves, however, indicate the potential amount of water within the area, especially in the eastern part of the Gunungkidul District. Although limited information available, some fishermen have discovered that Seropan cave contains fresh water source. This cave is situated at 65 m below the cliff. Initial exploration, which done using a multichannel resistivity method, confirmed the availability of freshwater in the cave and underground river. The isopach of cave depth is found in ranges of 80 200 m below the ground surface. The water of Seropan cave can be utilized by implementing pipeline or by drilling at the suggested point based on the interpretation results, i.e. 110o2223.6388 EL 8o42.874 SL. [DY1][PP2][DY1]Perbaiki grammarIn terms of geology, most areas in south of Gunungkidul District in Central Java consist of the Wonosari formation limestone. The land is generally very dry and source of raw water is also difficult to reach. Findings on the exixtence of underground river in caves, however, indicate potential amount of water within the area especially in eastern part of Gunungkidul District. Although limited information available, some fishermans has discovered that Seropan cave contain fresh water source. This cave is situated at 65 m below the cliff. Initial exploration, which done using multichannel resistivity method, confirmed the availability of freshwater in the cave and underground river. The iso pach of cave depth is found in ranges of 80 200 m below the ground surface. The water of Seropan cave can be utilized by implementing pipeline or by drilling at the suggested point based on the interpretation results i.e. 110o2223.6388 EL 8o42.874 SL.[PP2]Sudah diperbaiki
Perbandingan hidrograf banjir menggunakan beberapa metode perhitungan curah hujan efektif (studi kasus: Das Cisadane Hulu)
Authors: Delani Orita Mega , Dasanto Bambang Dwi
Published: April 2019

Calculation of effective rainfall is an important step in hydrologic modelling. The used methods to calculate effective rainfall rarely observe watershed conditions on site. The objectives of the study is to determine the optimum method in calculating effective rainfall based on infiltration approach in Upper Cisadane Watershed and to analysis dominant characteristic of watershed on selected method. SCS-CN, Initial and Constant Rate Loss Method, and Green and Ampt Loss Method were the methods that used to estimate run off value in Upper Cisadane Watershed. The simulation was performed using HEC-HMS and tested using EF and RMSE on peak discharge and volume of hydrograph. The three events of peak discharge was chosen. Based on EF and RMSE test, Green and Ampt Loss Method model showed that simulated hydrograph was similar to measured hydrograph in Upper Cisadane Watershed with EF was 0.764 and RMSE was 5.93 m3/s. Based on the analysis, green and Ampt method is recommended to use on watershed with mountainous topographic and simillar on shape with Upper Cisadane Watershed.
Pengembangan metode bioasesmen untuk penilaian kualitas air Sungai Cihampelas di DAS Citarum
Authors: Ibrahim Aiman , Sjarmidi Achmad
Published: April 2019

Cihampelas Stream is a tributary of the Citarum that flows across the Regency and Bandung area along 8,5 km. Cihampelas Stream are utilized by the community for domestic activities, tourism, agriculture, and fisheries. This study aims to determine the water quality based on Macrozoobenthos Index of Biotic Integrity and Periphytic Diatom Index of Biotic Integrity and its correlation with the Pollution Index (water classes). This research was conducted at four Cihampelas Stream stations representing the minimal areas of disturbance to the predicted areas of disturbance such as Cilengkrang, Cisurupan, Pasanggrahan, and Mekarmulya. Water sampling, macrozoobenthos, and periphytic diatom was conducted from July to September 2016 four times at two-week intervals. Assessment of water quality using Macrozoobenthos Index of Biotic Integrity shows that Cihampelas Stream is categorized from very good to bad category with index value ranging from 4?18. The water quality of the Cihampelas Stream shows very good to bad category based on the value of the Periphytic Diatom Index of Biotic Integrity which ranges from 3?15. Based on Pollution Index, along Cihampelas Stream is fulfilled class I to exceed class IV of water quality standard. Spearman correlation analysis results shows that Pollution Index (water classes) has negative correlation and stronger to Macrozoobenthos Index of Biotic Integrity compared to Periphytic Diatom Index of Biotic Integrity.Development of bioassessment methode for water quality assessment of Cihampelas Stream in the Citarum River Basin
Penerapan model kendali mutu data hidrologi dalam rangka peningkatan kualitas data
Authors: Ginanjar Mirwan Rofiq , Yuningsih Sri Mulat
Published: April 2019

Planning and management of water resources are dependent on the quality of hydrological data. Hydrological data plays an important role in hydrological analysis. The availability of good and qualified hydrological data is one of the determinants of the results of hydrological analysis. However, the facts indicate that many of the available data do not fit their ideal state. To solve this problem, a hydrological data quality control model should be established in order to improve the quality of national hydrological data. The scope includes quality control of rainfall and discharge data. Analysis of the quality control of rainfall data was conducted on 58 rainfall stations spread on the island of Java. The analysis shows that 41 stations are good categorized, 14 stations are in moderate category and 3 stations are badly categorized. Based on these results, a light improvement scenario was performed, good category Station increased to 46 stations, moderate category decreased to 11 stations and bad category reduced to 1 Stations. Quality control of discharge data analysis was conducted on 14 discharge stations spread on Java Island. Analyzes were performed for QC1, QC2 and QC3 then got final QC value. The results on the final QC show no stations for good category, 2 stations for moderate categories and 12 stations for bad category. Based on the results of the analysis, a light improvement scenario was performed with the result of bad category increased to good category 5 stations, bad category increased to moderate 7 stations, and moderate category 1 stations.
Public Procurement in Broadband Infrastructure Projects in the Republic of Croatia
Authors: Radman Ana , Ričnik Jože , Bartol Tomaž , Mohar Lea Robič , Požarnik Matej
Published: April 2019

This paper investigates public procurement in Broadband Infrastructure Projects in the Republic of Croatia, the funding of which is provided by the European Regional Development Fund for the period 2014-2020. Since successfully implemented procurement procedure for the infrastructure solution is one of the key factors for grant approval and the start of project implementation, the question arises as to which public procurement techniques contribute best to achieving the goals and meeting the objectives of these specific projects. It is estimated that the available literature and legal cases are not sufficient to make a decision on the selection of the procedure. Therefore, a conclusion of possible procedures was reached on the efficient and effective process through a comparison, as well as multicriteria analysis, leading to the successful completion of the procurement process.
DAMPAK DAN IMPLEMENTASI BANTUAN PEMERINTAH TERHADAP PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT KABUPATEN BANGGAI
Authors: Hartati Andi
Published: April 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dampak dan implementasi bantuan pemerintah daerah terhadap pemberdayaan masyarakat Kabupaten Banggai. Penentuan daerah sampel dilakukan Teknik pengambilan sampel yang dilakukan menggunakan Metode One-Stage Cluster Sampling yang merupakan teknik memilih sebuah sampel dari kelompok-kelompok unit yang kecil atau membagi populasi menjadi kelompok atau kluster. Beberapa kluster kemudian dipilih sebagai wakil dari populasi yaitu Kecamatan Luwuk Timur, Kecamatan Luwuk Utara dan Kecamatan Luwuk dengan mempertimbangkan jumlah dan jenis bantuan pemerintah yang diterima. Kemudian seluruh elemen dalam kluster terpilih dijadikan sebagai sampel penelitian. Metode   analisis data dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif untuk menjelaskan gambaran umum mengenai Dampak Dan Implementasi Bantuan Pemerintah Terhadap Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Kabupaten Banggai dengan menggunakan metode ImportancePerformance Analysis (IPA). Pengukuran faktor dilakukan membandingkan antara harapan dan kinerja pelaksanaan bantuan pemerintah terhadap pemberdayaan masyarakat Kabupaten Banggai. Metode ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan evaluasi dampak (impact evaluation). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi bantuan pemerintah terhadap pemberdayaan masyarakat Kabupaten Banggai diperoleh hasil bahwa bantuan pemerintah yang diberikan kepada masyarakat 99 persen tepat jumlah, 99 persen guna namun 18, 87 persen tidak tepat sasaran, 25, 31 persen tidak tepat waktu. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan SPSS 17 nilai Sig (2-tailed) adalah sebesar 0,000 < 0,05 bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara pendapatan perbulan sebelum menerima bantuan pemerintah dengan pendapatan perbulan setelah menerima bantuan pemerintah. Dari hasil perhitungan uji t dapat dilihat bahwa harga t = |20,586| dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,00. Harga t pada tabel alpha 0,05 (df 301) adalah 1,967Dengan demikian t hitung 20,586 > t tabel 1,967 dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwabantuan pemerintah berdampak pada pendapatan masyarakat.
Budaya Organisas Dalam Pencegahan Perilaku Korupsi Pada Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan
Authors: Supriatmo Supriatmo
Published: April 2019

ABSTRAK

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: 1) Untuk mengetahui apakah budaya organisasi mampu menjadi pencegah perilaku korupsi pada Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan, 2) Untuk mengetahui faktok penghambat dalam pemberantasan perilaku Korupsi pada Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan jumlah populasi 101, dengan menggunakan informan 8 ditambah 1 dari Kejaksaan Negeri Banggai sehingga berjumlah 9 secara purposive sampling, pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan instrument: Obsevasi, wawancara, dan melalui dokumen, data tersebut kemudian dianalisis . Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bawah Budaya yang positif mampu menjadi pencegah bagi perilaku korupsi para pegawai, faktor penghambat pemberantasan perilaku korupsi, meliputi, kepemimpinan, Sistem, Aturan, Individu, serta Displin.
农田水利工程设计中的渠道设计与施工管理
Authors: 李 芬
Published: April 2019

渠道的设计与施工，将直接影响农田水利工程的运行。所以，为确保农田水利工程的高效、稳定运行，还要做好渠道设计与施工管理。农田水利渠道设计的要点包括设计材料、工程跌水、比降设计等方面，渠道的施工管理主要包括确保材料质量、弃渣的处理、渠道放样施工管理、渠道标尺制作管理、噪音污染的防护、完工后的生态恢复措施等方面。因此，基于这种认识，对农田水利工程设计中的渠道设计与施工管理问题展开了研究，从而为关注这一话题的人们提供参考。
The Entangled Nature of Attachment and Sexuality in the Couple Relationship
Authors: Caruso Norma
Published: April 2019

This paper demonstrates the dynamic interplay of attachment styles and sexual functioning by presenting a couple with anxious–avoidant and anxious–ambivalent attachment patterns that are evident in their sexual difficulties. It uses the language of attachment and object relations theory to discuss their sexual and marital dysfunction and illustrates the integration of behavioural and psychoanalytic techniques to provide treatment. Particularly, it makes use of Fairbairn’s (1943) concept of the ‘return of the repressed’ to help each partner reclaim lost, unconscious parts of themselves and, in turn, improve their sexual functioning. It also makes extensive use of transference and countertransference as therapeutic tools. The treatment outcome supports the attachment tenet that a secure base serves as the foundation for exploration (Ainsworth, 1972), in this case, of the body (Holmes, 2007).
Time-Limited Couple Psychotherapy: Treatment of Choice, or an Imposition?
Authors: Nyberg Viveka
Published: April 2019

This paper is written in an effort to create a theoretical base for time-limited psychodynamic couple psychotherapy as it has evolved within the tradition of the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships in London. There is increasing demand for time limited couple psychotherapy within the public sector. The author considers it paramount that psychodynamic couple therapists establish a theoretical basis for time-limited couple intervention in order to be able to present an alternative model to more cognitive based couple interventions within the context of public sector expectations. Based on the theoretical ideas available and based on her clinical experience, the author attempts to formulate a theoretical basis for time-limited couple intervention.
The Concept of the Link in Psychoanalytic Therapy
Authors: Scharff David E.
Published: April 2019

The concept of the link (el vinculo), first developed in the Spanish language literature by Pichon-Rivière more than fifty years ago, describes an interactive bond between people that includes interactive and unconscious elements. It is organised by the unconscious of each participant and, in turn, contributes to the unconscious organisation of the participants. The horizontal axis of links joins each person to the family and the social world. The vertical axis joins the person to previous generations, the next generation, and to history. Psychoanalytic treatment that takes the link into account can gain perspective on what joins each person to the generations, their families, communities, and the current social world. Pichon-Rivière saw, therefore, the importance of conducting psychotherapy not only with individuals, but also with families. This paper summarises ideas about the link, and compares it to ideas that have evolved separately in the English-language literature on object relations, and suggests that the link is a concept that can enrich our understanding of unconscious interaction and its effect
on personality organisation in individual and in conjoint therapies. An example drawn from couple and family therapy illustrates ideas about links and their role in couple and family treatment.
Some Reflections on Reparation in Post-Apartheid South Africa, using a Couple Therapy Intervention as a Microcosm of South African Society
Authors: Hill Andrea , Poss Sylvia
Published: April 2019

The paper addresses the question of reparation in post-apartheid South Africa. The central hypothesis of the paper is that in South Africa current traumas or losses, such as the 2008 xenophobic attacks, may activate a ‘shared unconscious phantasy’ of irreparable damage inflicted by apartheid on the collective psyche of the South African nation which could block constructive engagement and healing. A brief couple therapy intervention by a white therapist with a black couple is used as a ‘microcosm’ to explore this question. The impact of an extreme current loss, when earlier losses have been sustained, is explored. Additionally, the impact of racial difference on the transference and countertransference between the therapist and the couple is explored to illustrate factors complicating the productive grieving and working through of the depressive position towards reparation.
Beyond Conception: Recovering the Creative Couple after Infertility
Authors: Kremen Adam
Published: April 2019

The experience of infertility and of the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) to produce a baby has been shown to have a strong negative impact on the psychological functioning of individuals and couples. It is proposed that this negative relation is mediated for couples by the impact these experiences may have on a couple's sense of contact with an internal object known as the ‘creative couple’. The creative couple is both an internal object shared by the couple and a fundamental aspect of the couple's containing function. Two cases of breakdown in couple functioning following infertility and ART are presented. Methods for repair of the couple's functioning through enhancing and modifying their relationship to the creative couple are discussed.
Infidelity as Manic Defence
Authors: Nathans Shelley
Published: April 2019

Using a contemporary Kleinian psychoanalytic model, this paper explores some important theoretical issues relevant to understanding infidelity for the couple psychotherapist. The main focus of this paper is on the problems that one or both of the partners in a couple may have with mourning past or impending loss, and the consequent infidelity that may result from a manic attempt to replace depression or psychic pain with excitement. The concepts of the oedipal situation, triangulation, mourning, and manic defence are outlined in terms of the implications for understanding infidelity. The importance of viewing infidelity as possibly reflecting a range of psychological dilemmas across the developmental spectrum is emphasised. Clinical material is used to illustrate the role of unresolved pre-oedipal and oedipal issues, manic defences, and the ensuing triangulations that may develop, providing the psychic structures for infidelity.
Lack of Self-Disclosure and Verbal Communication About Emotions as a Precipitant of Affairs
Authors: Carmel Shosh
Published: April 2019

In this article, I explore the dynamic underlying a very common contemporary phenomenon—the creation of an additional intimate relationship, while remaining in another stable self-dyad. This phenomenon is discussed via the unconscious and conscious perspectives of those who initiated and actively engaged in the additional relationship. In the absence of a capacity for verbal communication about emotions, the additional relationship serves to enact powerful, infantile needs, that were not met or processed in infancy, and which therefore vigorously re-emerge in the adult intimate relationship that lacks the capacity to contain them.