bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DECENTRALIZATION AND TERRITORIAL CONSOLIDATION IN UKRAINE AS THE LATEST TREND OF THE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
Authors: Tkachenko Y. U. , Kulyk Y. U.
Published: April 2019

The article is devoted to research of preconditions and urgency of the reform of decentralization and change of state administrative-territorial system. The main reasons for the necessity of realization of the reform in Ukraine are determined: excessive fragmentation of territorial communities, subsidization of local budgets, allocation of a significant part of financial resources to the maintenance of the control apparatus, degradation of rural territories, lack of initiatives from local self-government bodies. The article reflects the results of sociological research on Ukrainians' awareness of the decentralization reform, their expectations and the evaluation of the effectiveness of its implementation on the territory of Ukraine. Іt is determined that among the main problems / obstacles in the implementation of the decentralization reform, the respondents distinguish: financial imbalances; inadequate legal framework; lack of clear division of powers between district administration, district councils and UTC; the need to comply with the declared data; lack of awareness of decentralization; the lack of agreement within communities; political processes. The stages of administrative reform implementation in Ukraine are investigated, in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine. The first stage involves the transfer of the state powers to the lowest administrative-territorial level to the newly created united territorial communities (UTC). The second stage of the reform involves the creation of administrative-territorial units of the regional level that is prefectures (counties or districts), empowered with management authorities. The third stage of the reform involves the formation of a third regional level of the ATU of the country.The advantages, intermediate results of the reform in the context of the problem-oriented orientation are shown; the first consequences of the reform were identified, first of all, in the growth of the financial potential of the territory and the strengthening of the resource base of local budgets. Areas of use of financial resources by the united territorial communities are investigated. The emphasis is on changing the course from the consumer position (the expectation of subsidies from district and provincial budgets), to attempts to create an effective administrative apparatus and to direct resources to the communities development, to carry out analysis of budget spending and to prevent cases of inefficient or irrational use.
КЛАСИФІКАЦІЯ ДЕРЖАВНОГО ФІНАНСОВОГО КОНТРОЛЮ: ПРОБЛЕМИ ПОБУДОВИ ТА НАПРЯМКИ ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ
Authors: Zhadan T. A. , Davydiuk T. V. , Manoylenko O. V. , Yakimenko-Tereschenko N. V.
Published: April 2019

Стаття присвячена проблемам побудови класифікації державного фінансового контролю та шляхам їх подолання. Встановлено, що ключовими проблемами побудови класифікацій державного фінансового контролю є: відсутність мети; труднощі у виборі та застосуванні методів побудови класифікації; ототожнення державного фінансового контролю з іншими родинними поняттями; розпливчастість формулювань класифікаційних ознак та видів державного фінансового контролю; відсутність чіткого уявлення про основні правила та вимоги до побудови класифікації. Для вирішення зазначеного спектру проблем у роботі запропоновано склад організаційних заходів, поетапне виконання яких дасть змогу упорядкувати процес створення класифікації державного фінансового контролю, оцінити її якість та придатність; та сформульовано перелік ключових вимог до побудови класифікації державного фінансового контролю, які ґрунтуються на теорії множин та загальних правилах поділу понять у логіці, що дасть змогу уникнути подвійної класифікації та взаємного перекриття видів державного фінансового контролю за окремими ознаками.У роботі удосконалено класифікацію видів державного фінансового контролю шляхом модифікації існуючих та введення нових теоретично обґрунтованих і практично значущих ознак: «підпорядкованість об’єкта контролю суб’єкту контрольних дій», «рівень делегування контрольних повноважень», «ініціатива проведення контрольних заходів», «регулярність (періодичність) проведення контрольних заходів», «тривалість проведення контрольних заходів», «момент часу проведення контрольних заходів по відношенню до стадії здійснення господарських операцій на підконтрольному об’єкті» та «спосіб перевірки господарських операцій та бухгалтерської документації об’єкта контролю», що сприятиме упорядкуванню рівнів інформаційної значущості окремих видів державного фінансового контролю та розвитку його інструментарію для своєчасного і ефективного попередження порушень у сфері управління державними фінансовими ресурсами.
УПРАВЛІНСЬКИЙ ОБЛІК: ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ТА ПРИНЦИПИ
Authors: Zadoroznuy Z.-М. V. , Averkyn Ya. F.
Published: April 2019

Розкрито сутність та особливості управлінського обліку. Доведено, що цей облік є самостійним видом бухгалтерського обліку підприємства, який забезпечує інформаційну підтримку системи управління суб’єктів господарювання. Представлено авторське визначення управлінського обліку. Управлінський облік з позиції авторів є інтегрованою системою збору, обробки та передачі інформації внутрішнім користувачам щодо доходів і витрат підприємств з метою забезпечення ефективного управління собівартістю та отримання позитивного фінансового результату. На підставі проведеного дослідження щодо виокремлення підходів до управлінського обліку зроблено висновок про те, що найбільш поширеними його основними ознаками є облік витрат і доходів, взаємозв’язок із статистичним і бухгалтерським обліком, облік та управління собівартістю, систематизація й аналіз даних.Узагальнено підходи до формування принципів управлінського обліку. Наведено авторське визначення принципу обліку. Здійснено аналіз принципів цього обліку, які наводять вітчизняні та зарубіжні науковці. Особливу увагу приділено чотирьом міжнародним принципам управлінського обліку (комунікація — основний компонент успіху, використання релевантної інформації; аналіз впливу різних чинників на вартість компанії, управління, засноване на довірі), запропонованими двома найбільшими організаціями у сфері обліку та управління, CIMA і AICPA.Узагальнено спеціальні принципи управлінського обліку, а також обґрунтовано доцільність доповнення їх новими, а саме — принципом прогностичності та моделювання, принципом стійкості, принципом безпеки і принципом етичності.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE REDISTRIBUTION OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS WITHIN A COMPANY ACCORDING TO FORMAL CRITERIA
Authors: Cherep A. V. , Cherep O. H. , Krylov D. V. , Voronkovа V. G.
Published: April 2019

Methodical approach to the selection of investment projects based on indicators to determine the need for implementation and comparison of investment projects, taking into account dynamics of enterprise`s own capital; received loans by the enterprise to provide investment activity; trends of fixed assets` and funds` movement; use of long-term financial and capital investments, as well as the effectiveness of realized financial investments; cash flows from investment activity; changes in receivables and payables; net profit received and the investment project`s value; proceeds from fixed assets` sale; proceeds from dividends received and interest; cost of capital assets `take. Herewith, the redistribution of investment projects according to the specified criterion is proposed to conduct in a definite order, namely: collection and data processing about investment projects` implementation as well as activities of food industry enterprises; analysis of the collected information about investment projects` efficiency and assessment of enterprises` performance efficiency; specification and rationalization of indicators used to assess the need of implementation and investment projects` comparison; setting limits for each investment project; building of equations system in accordance with set limits and selected indicators; calculations and analysis of investment projects; comparisons of the selected investment projects; building of the maximum and minimum value of the investment project. A methodological approach to the redistribution of investment projects within a company has been proposed based on the comparison of several investment projects in accordance with preliminary determined limitations; it is based on the macro- and microenvironments, the condition of the investment market and its indicators, the company’s innovative and investment advancement, the company’s speed of provisioning with the own and borrowed capital, the investment resources, which enables assessment of internal and external environments hazards’ impact. The proposed research and methodological approach allows selecting and implementing an investment project for companies provided incorporation of methods, tools, the project management system balancers and by comparing the investment projects on the basis of certain formal criteria.
FINANCIAL SECURITY OF ENTERPRISES IN RESORT AND RECREATIONSPHERE
Authors: Humeniuk V. V.
Published: April 2019

Strengthening the financial safety of enterprises in resort recreation sphere is an important factor of economic devepopment, taking into account the multiplier effect of employment, generation of income, profits, rents, revenues to the state treasury, and investment in human capital, which is associated with quality of life and health of the nation. The article throws the light upon the question of unstable development of resort recreation sphere in interconnection with the problems of financial security of business, caused by internal and external factors of destabilization of financial and economic situation in Ukraine. It was established that the existing problem of subordination is related to inadequate financial support from producers of resort and recreation services and lack of market incentives to survive.The author analyzed the features of privatization processes in Ukraine and their impact on the economic self-sufficiency and financial security of enterprises in resort recreation sphere. The article highlights conceptual approaches to the assessment of financial security of foreign investments into the development of Ukrainian resorts and formation of corporate structures involving foreign capital.The research outlines two sides of financial security in resort recreation sphere for which enterprises are differentiated. On the one hand, innovation and investment activity is important for building a successful financial development of resort recreation and guarantees financial stability for enterprises. On the other ‒ the lack of systemic measures of fundamental modernization of material-technical base of production and because of market trends discrepancy of resort recreation that causes protracted loss and determine the low level of financial security of enterprises in resort and recreation industry. Diagnosis of financial security of businesses is an important element in public management and administration in resort and recreation field.
ANÁLISE DA ECONOMICIDADE DE CENÁRIO PARA REATIVAÇÃO DE CAMPO MADURO DE PETRÓLEO: UM ESTUDO DE CASO REAL
Authors: Mendonça José Carlos Matias , Costa Ana Luísa de Medeiros , Neves José Edilson
Published: April 2019

Como um novo rumo da indústria petrolífera, a reativação de campos maduros surge no Brasil com as rodadas de licitação de campos com acumulações marginais da ANP. Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar tecnicamente dados reais de um campo maduro de petróleo através de cenário próprio para a revitalização e verificar se há uma viabilidade, utilizando de indicadores econômicos, para oferta durante o leilão do campo para a consequente continuação da produção nesse novo empreendimento. A análise econômica se deu pelo método do fluxo de caixa descontado e cálculo dos indicadores VPL e o TIR, os quais apontam a viabilidade econômica e o retorno do projeto. Neste estudo, foram encontrados ótimos valores destes indicadores para este campo, o que aponta um bom projeto para tal ação técnica, resultando em ótimos retornos de renda e, consequentemente, uma oportunidade para a empresa investir.
INDÚSTRIA DE PETRÓLEO E GÁS: ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA DA LEGISLAÇÃO AMBIENTAL DOS EUA E BRASIL
Authors: Moreira Juliana Fisher Marques , D’Almeida Albino Lopes
Published: April 2019

Qualquer operação ligada a petróleo está sujeita a impactos ambientais, devido ao fato desse combustível fóssil ser altamente contaminante e inflamável. Em um incidente de grande escala, além das multas previstas por lei, instrumentos legais e convenções internacionais são criados a fim de resguardar o meio ambiente e os seres vivos que o integram. Por meios de tais instrumentos, como leis e regulamentos, o Estado tem um papel central na preservação ambiental e segurança operacional das atividades que englobam petróleo. Buscou-se esmiuçar a atuação dos órgãos envolvidos na proteção do meio ambiente e as legislações ambientais e de segurança do Brasil e Estados Unidos da América (EUA). Esses países foram escolhidos por causa de suas referências em preservação do meio ambiente e segurança operacional, além de serem importantes produtores de petróleo.
Protótipo de um sistema para supervisão e controle do fluido de perfuração em plataformas onshore
Authors: Feitosa Silva Luan Victor , Ribeiro Carneiro Sara Regina
Published: April 2019

A indústria petrolífera visa maior eficiência na perfuração de poços e diminuição dos custos nesta operação. A promoção de uma substancial melhoria na logística utilizada neste processo é o desafio a ser batido, assim, este estudo visa explorar o método de circulação e separação do fluido de perfuração em plataformas onshore, criando uma planta didática deste sistema. Propõe-se a elaboração dos circuitos elétricos da bomba e das válvulas solenoides, mostrando o seu funcionamento, a construção do software de supervisão e a programação do controlador lógico programável (CLP) para comutar com o sinótico de controle; apresenta-se as questões relacionadas à supervisão e controle deste processo numa planta didática, bem como o controle dos equipamentos e fluxo do fluido de perfuração. Os conceitos e soluções abordados neste artigo são determinantes para a utilização do software de supervisão e sua aplicabilidade na planta didática profissionalizando discentes na área de petróleo e gás, conscientizando-os dos aspectos econômicos e legais referentes ao procedimento.
ESTUDO NUMÉRICO E ANALÍTICO DE UM ENSAIO DE FRATURAMENTO HIDRÁULICO
Authors: Simonelli George , Silva Lucas Silva e , Vilares Filho Rômulo S. , Lins Paulo Gustavo Cavalcante
Published: April 2019

Os resultados de um ensaio de fraturamento hidráulico de laboratório são analisados por modelos da elasticidade e da mecânica da fratura. Uma solução analítica para uma abertura circular em meio infinito com tensões in situ não hidrostáticas, uma carga interna e um modelo de elementos finitos do ensaio apresentam tensões de tração máximas que superam a resistência à tração do material. Estes dois modelos explicam a iniciação da fratura. Soluções de referência de mecânica da fratura e modelos de elementos finitos para representar o fraturamento no ensaio, quando comparados com tenacidade à fratura, explicam o processo de propagação da fratura. O conjunto dos modelos permite um melhor entendimento do processo da mecânica do fraturamento. As tensões in situ, a pressão interna do furo e a pressão na fratura possuem papeis distintos no referido processo.
POTENTIAL FOR THE APPLICATION OF SUGAR CANE BAGASSE AND RICE IN THE REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS PRESENT IN THE WATER PRODUCED OF PETROLEUM
Authors: Cavalcante Mayra Almeida , Marques Leila Maria de Melo , Junior Fernando Dantas de Santana , Pereira Kilton Renan Alves , Fagundes Keila Regina Santana , Fagundes Fábio Pereira
Published: April 2019

Despite the huge advances made in the petroleum sector regarding the innovation of its technological processes, there are still some troubling problems. An example of this refers to the water produced. Treatment and disposal has become one of the biggest challenges in the oil industry. The problem consists in the difficulty of degradation of the compounds to an adequate level that allows the safe disposal in the environment, ensuring the possibility of reuse or disposal in the standards established by the environmental agencies. This fact has encouraged researchers to direct studies to find alternatives capable of efficiently removing the contaminants present in this water at a lower cost compared to other existing technologies. Thus, the purpose of this work is to use adsorbent materials with high porosity and high silica content, such as sugarcane bagasse and rice, in order to remove the crude oil content present in the water produced. The adsorption process of the crude oil on the surface of each support occurred at predetermined intervals and with different concentrations of contaminant and adsorbent. A factorial modeling mapping (3²) was performed to evaluate the effect of the interactions between the concentrations of each support in relation to the contaminant. From the results obtained, it was verified that the calcination of sugarcane bagasse and rice was fundamental for the efficiency of the system. In all the systems an increase of the percentage of removal using these adsorbents was observed, suggesting that both represent a promising application in the advance of technologies responsible for the treatment of the water produced.
Estimates of genetic variability, divergence, correlation and path coefficient for morphological traits in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) genotypes
Authors: Meena R. S. , Choudhary Sharda , Verma A. K. , Meena N. K. , Mali Suresh Chand
Published: April 2019

Seventeen genotypes of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) were evaluated at ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer (Rajasthan) during rabi 2014-15 and 2015-16. The highest GCV and PCV were observed for seed yield per plot followed by test weight and 5
plants seed yield. The highest genetic advance was observed for seed yield per plot followed by 5 plants seed yield and plant height. The highest heritability was estimated for 5 plants seed yield followed by plant height and number of primary
branches. The genotypes were grouped into six clusters. Inter cluster distance was maximum between clusters IV and VI followed by III and VI while minimum between clusters II and IV. Whereas, the intra-cluster distance was maximum for Cluster-I.
Among the eight characters studied for genetic divergence, 5 plants’ seed yield contributed the maximum accounting for 46.32% of total divergence, followed by number of primary branches (16.9%) and plant height (12.5%). It was concluded that
improvement of seed yield in fenugreek can possible through selection for number of pod per plant, number of seeds per pod, plant height and number of primary branches. Molecular studies also supported the same findings.
The Demotivating Factors of English Language Learning Among Madrasah Tsanawiah Students: The Case of One Madrasah in Jambi City
Authors: HARYANTO EDDY , MAKMUR MAKMUR , ISMIYATI YANTI , AISYAH SITI
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this study was to explore the demotivating factors of the learners in EFL learning at one madrasah tsanawiah in Jambi City. Particularly, this study was to find out the particular factors that demotivate madrasah tsanawiah students’ during the learning process. Many studies have mainly focused on teachers’ motivation or students’ motivation and teachers’ motivation rather than student demotivation in English as a foreign language (EFL) learning context, whereas lack of data has been found on the factors that cause student demotivation in Indonesian EFL learning contexts at secondary school level. The participants were a purposive sample of English students who currently studied at a madrasah . The study was designed as a qualitative case study and involved a demographic questioner and face-to-face interviews for data collection. The result revealed that peer influences were as the main demotivation for the students. Other demotivators for EFL students in this research included school condition such as lack of resources and facilities. Suggestions for further research also are discussed.
Learning to listen: Listening Strategies and Listening Comprehension of Islamic Senior High School Students
Authors: YULISA DESMA
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this research was to identify the correlation and the influence between listening strategies and listening comprehension. The eleventh grade students were selected as participants of this study. The instruments used in this research were listening strategies questionaire adapted from Lee (1997) and modified by Ho (2006) (as cited Golchi, 2012), and listening comprehension test conducted to measure students’ listening comprehension. Pearson product moment, regression analysis, R-square were used to find out the correlation and the influence between variables. The result revealed that there was a significant correlation between listening strategies and listening comprehension with r = .516. Besides, there was also a significant influence of listening strategies on listening comprehension with 26.6 %. This study could have implications for English language teachers, course designers, learners, and text book writers.
Learning Strategy towards Students’ Descriptive Writing Achievement Taught by Using Pick – List – Evaluate – Active – Supply – End Strategy
Authors: MARZULINA LENNY
Published: April 2019

This study is an experimental study with a factorial design. The aims of the study were to find (1) the significant improvement on students’ descriptive writing achievement taught using PLEASE strategy, (2) the significant improvement in poor category taught by teacher’s strategy, (3) the significant difference on students' descriptive writing achievement taught by PLEASE and teacher’s strategy, (4) the significant difference in very good and fair categories taught by PLEASE strategy, (5) the influence of language learning strategy towards students' descriptive writing achievement in very good and fair categories, (6) the influence of language learning strategy towards students' descriptive writing achievement taught by PLEASE strategy,  and (7) the interaction effects between language learning strategy toward students’ descriptive writing achievement taught by PLEASE and teacher’s strategies. In conducting my research activities, 72 out of 150 students were selected as the sample of the study using a two-stage cluster random sampling technique. The results of the study showed that first, the result analysis of measuring showed that significant improvement on students’ descriptive writing taught using PLEASE strategy using paired-sample test was found since the p-output (0.000) is lower than the significant level at 0.05. Second result analysis by using paired-sample test in measuring the significant improvement on students' descriptive writing achievement in poor category which was taught by using teacher strategy was found since the p-output (0.000) was less than the significance level at 0.05. Third analysis in measuring a significant difference on students' descriptive writing achievement which was taught by PLEASE and teacher’s strategy using independent-sample test was not found since the p-output (0.013) was greater than the significance level at 0,05. Fourth analysis in measuring the significant difference on students' descriptive writing achievement in very good and fair categories taught by PLEASE strategy using independent-sample test was not found since the p-output (0.286) was higher than the significance level at 0.05. Fifth result analysis on the influence of language learning strategy towards students' descriptive writing achievement in very good and fair categories using one-way ANOVA was found since the p-output (0.000) smaller than the significance level at 0,05. Sixth, the result analysis of measuring the influence of language learning strategy towards students' descriptive writing achievement taught by PLEASE strategy using one-way ANOVA was not found since the p-output (0.115) higher than the level of significance level at 0.05. The last analysis of measuring the interaction effects between language learning strategy toward students’ descriptive writing achievement taught by PLEASE and teacher strategy using two-ways ANOVA was not found since the p-output (0,430) was bigger than the significance level at 0,05
An investigation into a link Between Classroom Environment and EFL Student Teachers’ Academic Achievement
Authors: AFRILIANI MEI , HOLANDYAH MUHAMAD
Published: April 2019

The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between classroom environment and academic achievement of English Education Study Program students of State Islamic University of Raden Fatah Palembang by conducting correlational research. 366 students of English majors of the second, fourth, and sixth semester took part in the study as the sample by using convenience sampling. The data of this study were collected by administering a questionnaire of College and University Classroom Environment Inventory (CUCEI) to assess classroom environment of the students and the students’ cumulative GPA was also used to get the students’ academic achievement score. Pearson Product Moment and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. From the analysis, it was found out that the r was 0.296 and it was higher than r-table (0.1059) and the level of probability (p) significance (sig.2-tailed) was 0.000. It means that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. This result showed that there was a significant correlation between classroom environment and the students’ academic achievement. Additionally, the regression analysis showed that classroom environment contributed only 8,8 % to the students’ academic achievement.
An Investigation into a Link between Classroom Climate and Reading Achievement
Authors: OKTAVIANI RIA
Published: April 2019

This research investigated a link between classroom climate and reading achievement, and discovered the influence of the classroom climate and reading achievement of the students at one junior high school in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia. Fifty seven students participated in this study and were chosen by using convenience sampling method. In collecting the data, Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (CLES) and reading test were used. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. Based on the data analysis, it was found out that r (.175) <rtable (.260) was higher than 0.05. It designated that the classroom climate and students’ reading achievement were not significantly correlated. Since there was so significant link, it was not necessary to conduct further investigation, regression analysis, to check the influence of classroom climate and students’ reading achievement. It can be determined that classroom climate did not give substantial influence on  students’ reading achievement.
Youtube Videos and Snowball Throwing Technique to Improve Students’ Speaking Skill
Authors: MEILINDA NABELLA DWI
Published: April 2019

Snowball throwing technique is an interesting strategy which enables students to think and to discuss an issue from different points of view by using the video. This study was done to reveal if (1) there was a significant difference in the eleventh graders’ speaking skill between those who were given intervention by using youtube video with a snowball throwing technique and those who were not, and (2) there was significant difference among good, average, and poor speaking categories among the sample. The participants of this study consisted of 106 eleventh graders of SMA Muhammadiyah 6 Palembang. By means of purposive sampling, 40 students were involved where 20 students of XI. Class IPA 1 was in control group and other 20 students of XI IPA 2 was in experimental group. This study used a quasi-experimental design with non-equivalent pretest and posttest design. To collect the data, speaking test was administered twice as the pretest and posttest for both groups. The result revealed that there was a significant difference in speaking skill between students taught by using youtube video with  snowball throwing technique and those who were not. Last, there was a significant difference among good, average, and poor speaking categories among the sample.
A Correlation between Self-Confidence and Essay Writing Achievement
Authors: MARDIANSYAH ROY
Published: April 2019

This study investigated the correlation between self-confidence and essay writing achievement, and investigated the influence of self-confidence on essay writing achievement of undergraduate English education study program students of one University in Palembang. The design was a quantitative research. The sample of this study was taken from all fourth semester students. The total number of the students was 134 students. Since 10 were absent, the sample of this study was 124 students. The data were obtained from self-confidence questionnaire and writing test. Descriptive statistic, Pearson Product Moment correlation and regression analysis were administered to find out the correlation and the influence between variables. The result indicated that there was a significant correlation between students’ self-confidence and essay writing achievement with r-obtained was (.620). It was higher than r-table (.176). Besides, there was also a significant influence of self-confidence on essay writing achievement with 38.5%. This study could have implications for English language teachers or lecturer, learners, and text book writers.
Effect of Estimation on Simple Linear Profile Monitoring under Non-normality
Authors: Aytaçoğlu Burcu , Türker Bayrak Özlem
Published: April 2019

In
recent years, many control charts have been proposed to monitor profiles where
the quality of a process/product is expressed as function of response and
explanatory variable(s). The methods mostly assume that the in control
parameter values are known in Phase II analysis and innovations are normally
distributed. However, in practice, the parameters are estimated in Phase I
analysis and innovations may be non-normal. In this study, the performance of T2,
EWMA-R and EWMA-3 methods for monitoring simple linear profiles is examined via
simulation where the parameters are estimated and innovations have Student’s
t-distribution. As a
performance measure, both the average and standard deviation of the run length is
considered. Finally,
some recommendations for practitioners are summarized in a table.
Effect of Rosin Modification on Bitumen and Hot Mix Asphalt
Authors: Karahançer Sebnem
Published: April 2019

This
study investigated the effect of rosin on modification of bitumen and hot mix
asphalt performance. Generally, natural resin is obtained from the body of tree
naturally and fractionated and rosin which is distilled and volatile terpenes
have been removed from natural resin. It is light yellow and transparent
material. Bitumen is modified with rosin in 2%, 4%, 6% and 8% by weight of
bitumen in mixture. Characteristics of bitumen after modification is determined
with bitumen tests (rotational viscometer, penetration, softening point, ductility, elastic recovery, and
penetration index). In this study, bitumen was graded according to Performance
Grading (PG) system and PG 64-22 bitumen was used. Also, stiffness modulus was
calculated by empirical model. Optimum bitumen contents of modified bitumen for
all percentages were determined. After optimum bitumen percentage is determined
hot mix asphalt samples were prepared with these percentages according to
SuperpaveTM mix design. After all, tensile strength and moisture
susceptibility is determined with Indirect Tensile Strength test. The results
showed that 2% rosin modified bitumen showed good results among the other
modifications. It has highest moisture resistance. And the indirect tensile
strength results of rosin modified Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) were higher
than the reference sample. Also, 6% rosin modified bitumen showed best
stiffness modulus and elastic modulus according to the empirical model.
Acrylamide Content of Turkish Black Tea, Instant and Turkish Coffee Samples
Authors: Seçilmiş Canbay Hale , Doğantürk Mahmut , Yılmaz Yusuf
Published: April 2019

Acrylamide
contents of Turkish and instant coffee and black tea samples were determined by
the gas chromatography mass spectrometry without any derivatization step in
this present study. The sample preparation method included two primary clean up
steps. In the first step, ethanol and solutions of Carrez I and II were added
into sample mixtures. The second step with solid-phase extraction C18 cartridge
was carried out for clean-up. The limit of detection and limit of
quantification were 1.11 and 3.66 ng/mL, respectively. The quantification level
of acrylamide was determined in eight instant coffee samples in the range
between 4.48 and 15.71 µg/kg while seven Turkish coffee samples had a high
content of acrylamide ranging from 3.89 to 88.44 µg/kg. Acrylamide was detected
in only five samples from seventeen black tea samples at a quantification level
between 7.02 and 19.85 µg/kg.
Measles Distribution Map according to Measles Immunization and Vitamin A Coverage
Authors: Dilita Vika Gress Vio , Hendrati Lucia Yovita
Published: April 2019

Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Indonesia is one of the ten countries with the most significant number of measles cases in the world. Immunization coverage in Trenggalek Regency has reached the target of prevention of measles in the elimination stage, namely measles immunization coverage> 95%, the incidence of measles persists and increases in the last three years, from 2013 to 2015. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the trends between measles immunization status and the provision of vitamin A with the incidence of measles in Trenggalek Regency. Methods: This type of research is an observational study with a cross-sectional study design. The sample population is consist of 14 sub-districts in Trenggalek Regency. Data was taken from the health profile of Trenggalek Regency in 2013, 2014, and 2015. In this study, data processing were analysed by Health Mapper application version 4.3.0.0 with product version 4.03 to determine data descriptively. Results: Distribution of measles incidence with immunization coverage in Trenggalek Regency in 2013, 2014, and 2015 showed that measles incidence tended to increase followed with the decreasing number of measles immunization coverage each year. Ironically, the distribution of measles incidence with vitamin A administration in 2013, 2014, and 2015 showed the incidence of measles had increased because of the inconsistent amount of vitamin A administration. Conclusion: Measles incidence tends to occur in low immunization coverage areas and has decreased from the previous year. Giving vitamin A does not prevent the occurrence of measles, but serves to reduce compilation.
The Relationship of Visual Support Toward The Clinical Improvement In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Koesdiningsih Tiwik , Basoeki Lestari , Febriyana Nining , Maramis Margarita Maria
Published: April 2019

Background: The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased in the last 30 years from 0.04 to 0.50. This condition increase the parents’ awareness and understanding in early diagnosis, education, management and health services for children with ASD. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the relationship between the uses of visual support for clinical improvement of children with ASD. Method: This study is an observational analytic study. The research was conducted at UPTD ABK Sidoarjo from March to June 2018. The research subjects in this study were four to seven years children with ASD condition. The sampling technique was consecutive sampling and was accomplished during the pre-test and post-test design. The measurement tool for using the Indonesian version of childhood autism rating scale (CARS) that has been validated. Management of visual support has been done for 120 minutes in three months (12 times) consisted of six activities, each activity for 20 minutes with one-one technique (one subject with one therapist). Results: There was no relationship improvement of the  CARS based on the pre and post visual support management for three months (12 times) on general impression data, level, and consistency of intellectual responses. The results of paired t-test on the pre and post visual support management for three months (12 times) showed decreasing value of CARS. This result means that social, communication and psychomotor interactions have p<0.01. Conclusion: Management of visual support is associated with clinical improvement in social interaction, communication (non-verbal) and psychomotor (especially gross motoric).
Agro-Tourism Development Strategy in Desa Wisata Kaligono (Dewi Kano) of Kaligesing District of Purworejo Regency
Authors: Pambudi Siwi Harning , Sunarto Sunarto , Setyono Prabang
Published: April 2019

This research aims were: to gain information about villagers’ perception concerning to the plan of building an agro-tourism area in Dewi Kano, to find out the side effect of agro-tourism, to formulate the strategy in developing the agro-tourism. Researcher used observation, interview, questionnaire, and SWOT analysis (in formulating the agro-tourism development strategy) as methods. The results of the research show that the villagers of Dewi Kano are supporting the plan of developing their area as an agro-tourism; this is seen from their perceptions which tend to agree, because they understand that agro-tourism development can give benefits in ecology, economy, social, and management. The strategy which can be applied in developing agro-tourism of Dewi Kano is a progressive strategy; it means, the research location is in a great condition, so it will be well-developed by maximizing the opportunities.
Prognostic value of endothelial biomarker in refractory cardiogenic shock with ECLS: a prospective monocentric study
Authors: Tsai Tsung-Yu , Tu Kun-Hua , Tsai Feng-Chun , Nan Yu-Yun , Fan Pei-Chun , Chang Chih-Hsiang , Tian Ya-Chung , Fang Ji-Tseng , Yang Chih-Wei , Chen Yung-Chang
Published: April 2019

Background

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often used in critical patients with severe myocardial failure. However, the mortality rate of patients on ECMO is often high. Recent studies have suggested that endothelial activation with subsequent vascular barrier breakdown is a critical pathogenic mechanism of organ damage and is related to the outcome of critical illness. This study aimed to determine whether endothelial biomarkers can be served as prognostic factors for the outcome of patients on ECMO.

Methods

This prospective study enrolled 23 critically ill patients on veno-arterial ECMO in the intensive care units of a tertiary care hospital between March 2014 and February 2015. Serum samples were tested for thrombomodulin, angiopoietin (Ang)-1, Ang-2, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were also collected.

Results

The overall mortality rate was 56.5%. The combination of Ang-2 at the time of ECMO support (day 0) and VEGF at day 2 had the ability to discriminate mortality (area under receiver operating characteristic curve [AUROC], 0.854; 95% confidence interval: 0.645-0.965).

Conclusions

In this study, we found that the combination of Ang-2 at day 0 and VEGF at day 2 was a modest model for mortality discrimination in this group of patients.
Selecting for Nut Characteristics in Macadamia Using a Genome-wide Association Study
Authors: O’Connor Katie , Hayes Ben , Hardner Craig , Alam Mobashwer , Topp Bruce
Published: April 2019

Current macadamia breeding programs involve a lengthy and laborious two-stage selection process: evaluation of a large number of unreplicated seedling progeny, followed by replicated trials of clonally propagated elite seedlings. Yield component traits, such as nut-in-shell weight (NW), kernel weight (KW), and kernel recovery (KR) are commercially important, are more easily measured than yield, and have a higher heritability. A genome-wide association study (GWAS) combined with marker-assisted selection offers an opportunity to reduce the time of candidate evaluation. In this study, a total of 281 progeny from 32 families, and 18 of their 29 parents have been genotyped for 7126 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. A GWAS was performed using ASReml with 4352 SNPs. We found five SNPs significantly associated with NW, nine with KW, and one with KR. Further, three of the top 10 markers for NW and KW were shared between the two traits. Future macadamia breeding could involve prescreening of individuals for desired traits using these significantly associated markers, with only predicted elite individuals continuing to the second stage of selection, thus potentially reducing the selection process by 7 years.
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Rhododendron canescens, a Native Azalea for Urban Landscaping
Authors: Yadav Lav K. , McAssey Edward V. , Wilde H. Dayton
Published: April 2019

Rhododendron canescens is a deciduous azalea native to the southeastern United States that is used in landscaping due to its ornamental qualities. A genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) approach was taken to characterize the genetic structure and diversity of a R. canescens germplasm collection. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified by two software platforms, STACKS and GBS-SNP-CROP. Three distinct R. canescens populations were detected by STRUCTURE analysis with GBS-SNP-CROP data, whereas two populations were distinguished using STACKS data. Principal component analysis (PCA) with data from both SNP pipelines supported the presence of three populations. Statistical results indicated that there was low genetic differentiation between the populations, but relatively high genetic diversity within populations. The inbreeding coefficient of the R. canescens accessions was low, which would be expected with an outcrossing species. These results suggest that there may be a significant level of gene flow between populations of R. canescens.
Waterlogging Tolerance of 57 Plant Species Grown Hydroponically
Authors: Ma Ling , Rao Xingquan , Chen Xiaoyang
Published: April 2019

Plans for hydroponic experiments, as well as the flooding of watersheds for ecological restoration, require abundant evaluation information regarding plant species adapted to waterlogged environments. In this study, we observed the growth rate and phenotypes of 57 plant species, including nine provenances of four species grown hydroponically. The 57 species were from 22 families and 33 genera, and their waterlogging tolerance (WT) was classified into five categories according to the results of the evaluation: excellent, good, ordinary, poor, and very poor. We found that 60% of these plant species were able to survive in hydroculture for more than 10 weeks. They showed new shoot growth and had a survival rate of more than 60%. Species with excellent or good WT developed new leaves rapidly under waterlogging stress, whereas species with ordinary or poor WT exhibited old leaves dropping from the stem soon after waterlogging stress. In addition, phenotypic divergence occurred among provenances of the same species under waterlogging stress.
Control of Meloidogyne incognita in sweetpotato with fluensulfone
Authors: Ploeg Antoon , Stoddard Scott , Becker J. Ole
Published: April 2019

In California, sweetpotato is mostly grown on light sandy soils in Merced County. Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) can reduce sweetpotato yields and quality. Fluensulfone is the active ingredient of the new non-fumigant nematicide Nimitz. Unlike fumigant nematicides, toxicity toward non-target organisms is low, and it does not emit volatile organic compounds which negatively impact air quality. In two field trials, the effect of fluensulfone on M. incognita levels, and on the yield and quality of sweetpotato was determined. Fluensulfone was applied as a pre-plant soil incorporated drench or as a drench followed by post-plant sprays. Fluensulfone treatments more than doubled the marketable yields over an untreated control and a metam-sodium treatment in both trials. It strongly reduced nematode symptoms on the harvested roots and nematode infestation of these roots. The lowest rate of fluensulfone was as effective as the higher rates, and post-plant sprays following a pre-plant soil incorporated drench did not result in any additional benefits. Fluensulfone did not reduce soil nematode levels at harvest. It was concluded that a pre-plant incorporated fluensulfone drench at a rate of 1.96 kg/ha could provide a viable alternative for currently used nematicides to mitigate root-knot nematode damage in sweetpotato.
Analysis on the State of Taking Tea and Related Factors among College Students
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, Park Hee-seon , Ko Min-seok
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this study was to analyze on the state of taking tea and related factors among college students. For this purpose, questionnaires were distributed to 229 college students in Jeon-buk area.
The major outcomes from the analyses could be summed up as follows: First,
71.6% of college students drink tea at least once a month, it is 30.5% to drink almost daily. They usually drink mainly green tea and grain tea. Can-PET bottle and tea bag was dominant form of the tea. Second, There was a significant difference in drink tea at least once a month on according to gender and residence type. And there was a statistically significant difference in the type of tea according to economic level and subjective health level. But there was no statistically significant difference in the frequency and dominant form of the tea according to personal characteristics.
Therefore, in order to spread tea culture in the future, understanding of their collective characteristics should be preceded, and further, an approach strategy considering personal characteristics related to tea drinking is required.
A Study on Jhung Ho Tea bowls
Authors:   Association for International Tea Culture, Lee Ki-joo , Kwon Sang-in
Published: April 2019

The Gyeongnam Development Institute prospecting surveyed a Toyoji in Du-dong, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam where Mingan-yo was prevalent in the early Joseon period.
This study was conducted to select and analyze those materials that can be
classified into Jhung Ho Tea bowls among the fragments of ceramics collected in this prospecting survey. The relevant Toyoji was confirmed as a place of production of Jhung Ho Tea bowls and the fire kiln structure identified through the prospecting survey was found to be closely related to Jhung Ho Tea bowls.
In particular, the fact that Ungcheon kaolin that is naturally buried in the region around Ungcheon, Toyoji is the same material as the clay of Jhung Ho Tea bowls was confirmed through quantitative analysis and the fact that the aesthetic characteristics of the appearance of Jhung Ho Tea bowls can be expressed only when Ungcheon kaolin was used as the clay was confirmed through experiments.
The formative features of Jhungho are rough glaze surfaces, color, cracks, pin-holes, plum flowers, firing method, bamboo node-like shape, and wheel-thrown finger mark traces. The fact that these elements of appearances were randomly formed in the manufacturing process as Ungcheon kaolin was the essence and the differentiated pottery technique of an excellent potter was harmonized with Ungcheon
kaolin was identified and the production age was described based on the analysis of Japanese materials.
In addition, the ceramic formative beauty of Jhungho was briefly and clearly described at here and there of each chapter of this paper with the concepts of terms of oriental philosophy so that the beauty of Jhungho can be understood.