bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Penggunaan Azotobacter dan Kompos Kulit Buah Kakao Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Efisiensi Penggunaan Nitrogen Pada Pembibitan Utama Kelapa Sawit
Authors: Tobing Wilda Lumban , Sembiring Mariani
Published: April 2021

The expansion of oil palm plantations continues to increase so that it requires quality seed. Nurseries need to be done before moving to the field. The use of Azotobacter and cocoa fruit skin compost is one way to increase the  growth and nitrogen use efficiency in oil palm in main nursery. This research was aimed to know the growth and nitrogen use efficiency of palm oil in main nursery. This research was conducted on the research area of the Agricultural Agribusiness College of Agriculture Practices (STIPAP) Medan and the Laboratory of Balai Pengkajian Teknologi Pertanian (BPTP) of North Sumatra and the Agricultural Laboratory of the University of North Sumatera from February until Juli 2013. The method used was Randomized Group Design factorial with 3 replications and followed by Duncan test at α=5%. The first factor is Azotobacter including without giving Azotobacter (A0), 20 ml/polybag (A1) and 40 ml/polybag (A2). The second factor is cocoa fruit skin compost, which consists of 3 of them, namely without compost (K0), 125 g/polybag (K1), and 250 g/polybag (K2). The research parameters were plant dry weight (g), nitrogen uptake (mg) and N use efficiency (EPN). The results showed that the use of Azotobacter and cocoa fruit skin compost were able to significantly increasing dry weight of plant and N uptake of oil palm seeds and gave the highest EPN value of 12.93.  
PERFORMANCE-BASED BUDGETING EVALUATION IN BONTANG REGIONAL CIVIL SERVICE AGENCY
Authors: Apriani Fajar
Published: April 2021

The demands of democratization that becoming a global phenomenon that demands the centrality of transparency and accountability in the government sector, including in financial management scope, creating government budgeting management reform in order to increases public participation and increases rule of law in the field of financial aspect, while increasing government performance. Output and outcomes become successive indicator of budgeting implementation by budget user unit. The application of budget performance in financial management of each unit become a curbing expenditure that give priority to the achievement of the results of the planned and allocated input for the execution of the duties and functions of the organization. So basically, the budget performance linking expenditures with results with the benchmarks on the performance of the organization.

 

Key words: Performance budget, public sector budgeting, transparency and accountability, budgeting reform. 
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION EFFECTIVENESS OF SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER ON CROPS IN THE ROKAN HILIR REGENCY
Authors: Yuliani Febri
Published: April 2021

The role of fertilizers is significant in increasing production andquality of agricultural commodities. Availability of fertilizers to farmers should be conducted to meet six precise principles:precise in time, precise in size, precise in type, precise in place, precise in quality and precise in the right price. By having these principles farmers can apply a balanced fertilizer technology in accordance with specific recommendations. This study was conducted to assess the distribution of fertilizer subsidy policy in Rokan Hilir, Riau province, Indonesia. Rokan Hilir was chosen because nearly 50% of its revenue comes from agriculture, so that understanding the policy of subsidized fertilizer is noteworthy.

This study was conducted in five districts in the administrative area for Rokan Hilir. The method used in this study is qualitative approach with descriptive research. Data collected in this study consist of primary and secondary data on the effectiveness of policy implementation of fertilizer distribution.

The results showed that a wide range of alternative approaches have been made to overcome the fertilizer scarcity problems, either by local government or fertilizer manufacturers in Rokan HIlir. The local government asked manufacturers of fertilizers to supply fertilizer in the area in need. This policymay overcome the fertilizers’ shortages and dampen the rise in fertilizer prices in the market. Using this approach, the subsidy was only reflectingdelivery cost to the farmers. However there are some issues that need attention: the audit of the production costs and the operational structure of fertilizer producers need to be performed. This is because there are expenses that irrelevant to the operation of fertilizer producers and large enough. Another concern is no control of fertilizer distribution from upstream to downstream. To overcome this, the Minister of Agriculture should give more authority to local government to control fertilizer distribution. So that the local government head (regent)may distribute the fertilizer subsidy based on land acreage not only acts as fertilizer distributor. Recommendations from this study are also discussed in the article.

 

Keywords: Policy Implementation, Fertilizer Subsidy, Effectiveness
Mewujudkan Good Governance Badan Publik Negara di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Melalui Keterbukaan Informasi Publik
Authors: Suryani Dewi Amanatun
Published: April 2021

Semenjak diterbitkannya Undang-Undang No. 14 Tahun 2008 tentang Keterbukaan Informasi Publik (UU KIP) sebagai payung hukum perlindungan hak asasi manusia sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 28 F maka setiap warga negara memiliki hak atas akses informasi. Tujuan dari UU KIP diantaranya meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dalam proses perencanan pembangunan dan wujud tatakelola Badan Publik yang transparan dan akuntabel serta adanya pengawasan dari masyarakat dalam proses penyelenggaran negara yang baik. Badan Publik Negara di DIY memiliki kewajiban untuk mematuhi UU KIP dengan menyediakan, mengumumkan, dan melayani informasi. Penelitian ini melakukan penilaian terhadap pelaksanaan UU KIP pada Badan Publik Negara di DIY terhadap ketiga hal di atas melalui 3 (tiga) tahap penilaian yaitu Self Assessment Questionare (SAQ), Peninjauan Website, dan Kunjungan ke Badan Publik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komitmen Badan Publik Negara dalam mematuhi UU KIP masih rendah sehingga upaya mendorong budaya keterbukaan informasi pada Badan Publik perlu ditingkatkan. Hal-hal yang perlu mendapat perhatian dalam mewujudkan Keterbukaan Informasi adalah adanya PPID, pengembangan sistem informasi yang memberikan kemudahan layanan informasi yang cepat, biaya ringan, dan dengan bahasa yang mudah dipahami. Serta pengelolaan informasi yang akurat dan obyektif.
Menggagas Ruang Publik Berbasis Demokrasi Deliberatif: Studi Dinamika Pengelolaan Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak (RPTRA) di Jakarta Utara
Authors: Faedlulloh Dodi , Prasetyanti Retnayu , Indrawati -
Published: April 2021

Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta sedang melakukan upaya membangun kanal-kanal ruang publik untuk merubah wajah kota dengan cara membangun Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak (RPTRA) sebagai upaya mendukung Jakarta menjadi Kota Layak Anak. Berbeda dengan gagasan Jürgen Habermas yang menjelaskan konsep ruang publik sebagai ruang yang mandiri dan terpisah dari negara dan pasar, RPTRA justru merupakan hasil dari kemitraan antara pemerintah dengan perusahaan melalui CSR. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk menganalisa RPTRA dalam perspektif ruang publik yang berbasis demokrasi deliberatif. Adapun lokasi penelitian ini yaitu RPTRA Sungai Bambu dan RPTRA Sunter Jaya Berseri yang keduanya berada di Kota Administrasi Jakarta Utara. Proyek pembangunan RPTRA merupakan momentum untuk mengoptimalkan dan memperluas ruang-ruang publik yang mampu diakses dan dikontrol lansung oleh publik di DKI Jakarta pada umumnya, dan Jakarta Utara khususnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu penelitian kualitatif dengan menggali informasi dan data melalui observasi langsung, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa RPTRA telah memenuhi karakter ruang publik sebagai ruang interaksi masyarakat, dikelola dan dikontrol bersama untuk kepentingan publik, terbuka bagi semua tanpa kecuali, dan secara relatif menjadi ruang kebebasan dan aktualisasi bagi warga. Namun bila ditinjau dalam perspektif demokrasi deliberatif, kekurangan terjadi saat proses pembangunan RPTRA karena warga tidak dilibatkan secara aktif. Aktor yang dominan dalam proses pembangunan adalah pihak swasta dan pemerintah. Adapun transformasi demokrasi deliberatif tercipta saat pada proses pengelolaan RPTRA.
Kata Kunci: Ruang Publik, RPTRA, CSRKata Kunci: Ruang Publik, Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak, CSR
Diversitas dalam Dunia Kerja: Peluang dan Tantangan bagi Disabilitas
Authors: Aji Abdul Latief Danu , Haryani Tiyas Nur
Published: April 2021

Diversitas dalam angkatan kerja di era globalisasi saat ini telah mendapatkan perhatian yang lebih. Adanya ratifikasi terhadap konvensi ekosob dan konvensi Hak Asasi Manusia (HAM) menjadi peluang munculnya diversitas dalam angkatan kerja. Indonesia telah meratifikasi konvensi hak-hak disabilitas dan di Kota Surakarta sebdiri telah memiliki Perda No 4 Tahun 2008 Tentang Kesetaraan Kaum Difabel. Artikel ini mendiskusikan mengenai keanekaragaman dalam angkatan kerja yang pada dasarnya memberikan peluang bagi mereka yang memiliki perbedaan fisik dan mental. Namun, dalam sebuah peluang keanekaragaman yang ada tersebut muncul pula tantangan bagi kaum disabilitas dalam memasuki dunia kerja. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mendiskusikan peluang-peluang bagi kaum dasabilitas dalam memasuki dunia kerja yang telah tertuang dalam berbagai peraturan perUndang-Undanagn baik di tingkat nasional dan daerah sekaligus mendeskripsikan tantangan yang mereka hadapi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan artikel ini dengan melakukan kajian pustaka berbagai buku teks,  jurnal baik internasional dan nasional serta analisis konten dari peraturan perUndang-Undangan yang menyangkut tentang ketenagakerjaan dan disabilitas. Data dalam artikel ini dikumpulkan melalui studi pustaka dan observasi. Dasar analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis konten dari regulasi ketenagakerjaan dan hak disabilitas yang telah diberlakukan di Indonesia pada umumnya dan Kota Surakarta pada khususnya. Temuan yang ada menyebutkan bahwa peraturan perUndang-Undangan yang ada telah memberikan peluang kesetaraan bagi kaum disabilitas memasuki dunia kerja, akan tetapi tantangan sosial masih menjadi penghambat kesetaraan disabilitas dalam kesempatan kerja. Implikasinya penyedia lapangan kerja harus memenuhi hak kaum disabilitas dalam kuota kerja yang telah diatur dalam perUndang-Undangan.
Kata kunci: disabilitas, diversitas, kesempatan kerja, manajemen sumber daya manusia
Kualitas Pelayanan Rawat Inap di RSU Muhammadiyah Ponorogo
Authors: Rachmawati Yelli Arista , - Sudarmo , Kartono Drajat Tri
Published: April 2021

Kualitas merupakan salah satu komponen penting di dalam pelayanan publik, khususnya pelayanan kesehatan. Rumah sakit sebagai salah satu dari penyedia layanan kesehatan masyarakat harus mampu menjalankan fungsi dan wewenngnya dengan baik demi terciptanya pelayanan kesehatan dengan kualitas pelayanan yang baik. Dari penelitian yang dilakukan kualtias pelayanan terutama pelayanan rawat inap di RSU Muhammadiyah sudah baik, meskipun masih perlu ditingkatkan kembali demi terciptanya pelayanan yang lebih baik di masa yang akan datang.

Kata Kunci : Kualitas Pelayanan, Pelayanan Kesehatan, Rumah Sakit
IMPELEMENTASI BANTUAN PANGAN NON TUNAI MELALUI ELEKTRONIK GOTONG ROYONG DI KOTA TANJUNGPINANG
Authors: Pramesti Ristiana , Muhammad Adji Suradji , Safitri Dian Prima
Published: April 2021

Program Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai adalah bantuan pangan dari pemerintah yang diberikan kepada Keluarga Penerima Manfaat (KPM) setiap bulannya sebesar Rp. 110.000 melalui Mekanisme akun Elektronik yang digunakan hanya untuk membeli pangan di warung yang bekerja sama dengan Bank Himbara. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Implementasi Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai (BPNT) melalui Elektronik Warung Gotong Royong (E-Warong) Kota Tanjungpinang serta mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi implementasi E-Warong dalam mendistribusikan BPNT di Kota Tanjungpinang. Informan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini Dinas Sosial Kota Tanjungpinang, pengelola E-Warong Kota Tanjungpinang serta KPM. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik dan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan model Implementasi Van Meter dan Van Horn dengan menggunakan enam indikator. Hasil penelitian dilihat dari indikator yang dipakai yaitu 1)Standar dan tujuan kebijakan kurang optimal, dapat dilihat dari tujuan yang dicapai belum maksimal dalam memberdayakan KPM, 2)Sumber daya yang ada kurang berjalan yakni para pelaksana dan sarana prasarana masih memiliki hambatan, 3)Karakteristik Organisasi program E-Warong belum optimal karena terhambat dalam pendataan calon KPM, 4)sikap pelaksana dari pihak Bank belum sepenuhnya bertanggungjawab dengan tugasnya, 5)komunikasi antar organisasi pelaksana cukup optimal dengan mengadakan rapat disetiap pelaksanaan program, 6) lingkungan ekonomi, sosial dan politik sudah optimal dapat dilihat dari masyarakat sosial sudah mendukung akan adanya program ini. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa implementasi BPNT melalui E-Warong di kota Tanjungpinang sudah optimal, hanya saja masih terdapatnya saldo dari KPM yang kosong. Serta kurang berdayanya KPM dalam menjalankan program E-Warong karena harus bersaing dengan pihak swasta yakni agen Bank himbara (BNI). Saran peneliti kepada pemerintah Kota Tanjungpinang agar mengeluarkan kebijakan perlunya rekomendasi Dinas Sosial Kota Tanjungpinang dalam pendirian agen Bank sebagai tempat transaksi bantuan pangan sosial nontunai agar dapat dengan mudah mengontrol, serta mendata kembali masyarakat yang ada dikota Tanjungpinang untuk lebih bijak dalam memanfaatkan bantuan yang diberikan agar manfaat program dapat dirasakan dalam jangka panjang.
MANAJEMEN KELUHAN PELANGGAN PERUSAHAAN DAERAH AIR MINUM TIRTA SATRIA KABUPATEN BANYUMAS
Authors: Azriah Thahrina , Setyoko Paulus Israwan , Harsanto Bambang Tri
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh hasil survei pada situs PDAM Tirta Satria, yang menunjukkan 508 pelanggan atau 74,5 % menyatakan pelayanan masih belum maksimal. Selain itu, terdapat 1506 keluhan hingga bulan Juli 2017. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya penelitian mengenai manajemen keluhan pelanggan PDAM Tirta Satria beserta aspek-aspek yang mempengaruhinya. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mendeskripsikan manajemen keluhan PDAM Tirta Satria, dan mengidentifikasi aspek-aspek yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pemilihan informan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan manajemen keluhan PDAM Tirta Satria belum terlaksana secara maksimal berdasarkan teori Stauss dan Seidel. Sebagian pelanggan belum mengetahui informasi layanan Call Center dan media penyampaian keluhan lainnya. Standar operasi prosedur penanganan keluhan belum memiliki batas waktu maksimal yang jelas. Jumlah pegawai teknis terbatas sehingga terkadang sulit menangani banyak keluhan secara bersamaan. Survei kepuasan pelanggan atas penanganan keluhan belum terlaksana. Sementara itu, aspek-aspek yang mempengaruhi manajemen keluhan PDAM Tirta Satria adalah aspek sumber daya manusia, organisasional, dan teknologi informasi.
DAFTAR ISI
Authors: Jurnal Administrasi Publik Spirit Publik:
Published: April 2021

Spirit Publik : Jurnal Administrasi Publikditerbitkan oleh Program Studi Ilmu Administrasi Negara Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Politik Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). Jurnal ini menyajikan hasil penelitian dan artikel dalam lingkup kajian kebijakan dan manajemen publik. Spirit Publik : Jurnal Administrasi Publik terbit 2 (dua) edisi dalam satu tahun pada Edisi April dan Oktober. Jurnal telah memiliki e-issn 2580-3875 dan p-issn 1907-0489. 
Clinical computed tomography and surface-enhanced Raman scattering characterisation of ancient pigments
Authors: Longo Sveva , Capuani Silvia , Granata Francesca , Neri Fortunato , Fazio Enza
Published: April 2021

A systematic and complete chemical and physical characterisation of painted pigments on wood samples was carried out using multislice X-ray computed tomography (MSCT) and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) techniques. Inorganic and organic pigments present on the wooden tablets were differentiated by MSCT determinations of Hounsfield units, a semi-quantitative method for measuring X-ray attenuation that, in turn, offers an indirect estimation of a material’s density. However, the MSCT technique is not as reliable as traditional spectroscopic techniques for recognising and classifying organic pigments. Nevertheless, a strength of the MSCT approach was its ability to simultaneously provide a volumetric view of the wood and segment the layers of the specimen using suitable reconstruction methods such as is generally done for biomedical applications. Furthermore, the SERS technique made it possible to identify the type of material present in the pigments (for both inorganic or organic materials) with a high spatial resolution, even pigments in mixtures or those applied directly on the investigated wooden support. The combined MSCT and SERS data obtained through this systematic investigation constitutes the basis for the assembly of larger reference databases that will ultimately support the development of long-term conservation protocols.
Comparison and integration of techniques for the study and valorisation of the Corsini Throne in Corsini Gallery in Roma
Authors: Mongelli Marialuisa , Chellini Giulia , Migliori Silvio , Perozziello Antonio , Pierattini Samuele , Puccini Marco , Cosma Alessandro
Published: April 2021

In recent years, digital technologies for enhancement and use of cultural heritage items has grown considerably. Multimedia, virtual and augmented reality and 3D reconstructions make it possible to bring the general public closer to an understanding of something that no longer exists or that is from a distant time. But digital tools can serve more than educational purposes.

To date, digitisation has become above all an essential tool in most cultural heritage projects involving conservation, restoration, documentation and research.

This article shows a process that integrates photogrammetry and structured light scans to obtain a 3D reconstruction of the Corsini Throne, preserved at the Corsini Gallery in Rome for its exhibition using a web application combined with semantic representation of metadata following FAIR principles. The process began during the development of the WeACT3 Project (Acting Together – Technology for Art, Culture, Tourism and Territory) jointly signed by the CIVITA Association, and the National Barberini and Corsini Galleries, collaborating in a partnership of several national and international enterprises. Within EcoDigit project, financed by Lazio Region, an automated web tool prototype was developed by ENEA. It is able to display 3D models with correlated scientific information to assist research activities and knowledge sharing.
Inventory and monitoring of historical cultural heritage buildings on a territorial scale: a preliminary study of structural health monitoring based on the CARTIS approach
Authors: Olivito Renato S. , Porzio Saverio , Scuro Carmelo , Carnì Domenico Luca , Lamonaca Francesco
Published: April 2021

Earthquakes induce dynamic stresses in structures, and past seismic events have demonstrated that existing heritage buildings are highly vulnerable. This vulnerability applies to both reinforced-concrete and masonry buildings, which are concentrated in historic centres throughout Italy. Significant variations in construction account for the inadequacy of existing structures to withstand seismic actions, such as the materials used and the construction details, which can be neglected in building practices. This work focuses on the analysis of heritage buildings through an inventory using the Caratterizzazione TIpologica Strutturale (CARTIS) form developed by the Seismic Engineering University Laboratories Network in conjunction with the Civil Protection Department. On knowing a building framework, structural health monitoring (SHM) systems can be applied on the town compartments (TCs) that are prone to the highest vulnerabilities. A priority criticalities scale can be devised starting from the building inventory by identifying the TCs through the CARTIS-based data. This approach can be used to determine a safety threshold obtained via structural parametrical analysis using commercial software (VEMnl) with different building typologies. The next stage consists of the implementation of appropriate SHM to provide important information regarding the structural integrity of the buildings. The proposed methodology is outlined in this paper with reference to the suggested SHM system.
Provenance study of the limestone used in construction and restoration of the Batalha Monastery (Portugal)
Authors: Ding Yufan , Mirao Jose , Redol Pedro , Dias Luis , Moita Patricia , Angelini Emma , Grassini Sabrina , Schiavon Nicola
Published: April 2021

To assess the provenance of the limestones used in the construction and restoration of the Batalha Monastery in central Portugal, stone samples collected from the monument and from five limestone quarries in the region surrounding the building were investigated by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (ED-XRF), powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Ca-Sr binary diagrams from the ED-XRF result indicated the source of the samples collected from different parts of the monastery. Thin-section observation supplemented the petrographic evidence for this identification. PXRD and TGA were also used to acquire information on the mineral and chemical composition of the stones. Preliminary results suggest that the monastery baluster was made of stone from the Valinho do Rei or Reguengo do Fetal quarries, whereas part of the church railing, the north-aisle eaves arch and Royal Cloister were made with stone from the Pidiogo or Cabeço do Roxo quarries.
Development of a combined XRF/XPS surface-analysis system for the surface-layer quantification of 28Si spheres
Authors: Wu Yu-Hsin , Chiu Jeng-Yu , Chen Sheng-Jui , Kolbe Michael , Fliegauf Rolf , Beyer Edyta , Haertig Frank
Published: April 2021

To achieve a new kilogram definition using the X-ray crystal density method, the Center for Measurement Standards, Industrial Technology Research Institute in Taiwan has established the combined XRF (X-ray fluorescence)/XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) surface analysis system for the quantitative surface-layer analysis of Si spheres. The surface layer of a Si sphere is composed primarily of an oxide layer, carbonaceous contamination and physisorbed/chemisorbed water. This newly combined instrument has been implemented to measure the XRF for the direct determination of the mass deposition of oxygen (ng/cm2) with a calibrated silicon drift detector and the XPS for the ratio between the elements (O, Si, C) and composition identification. These two complementary methods of X-ray metrology allow an accurate determination of the surface-layer mass of the Si sphere. In this paper, the construction of a combined XRF/XPS surface-analysis system is reported, including the surface characterisation method, the assembly of parts of the load-lock chamber and ultra-high-vacuum analysis chamber, the vacuum-system design, hardware integration and the intended research on surface-layer measurement. It is anticipated that the measured surface-layer mass will be combined with the core mass of the Si sphere.
Digital strategies for the valorisation of archival heritage
Authors: Spallone Roberta , Bertola Giulia , Ronco Francesca
Published: April 2021

20th century pre-digital architectural archives are a current topic of interest for scholars involved in historical studies as well as those studying conservation, valorisation and communication. These vast archival heritages could be enhanced by the methodologies, techniques and tools offered by the digital revolution. The present proposal demonstrates this potential through the application of structure from motion techniques to a physical scale model that represents the Turin Horse Racing designed by Carlo Mollino. Moreover, the paper presents a comparison of different software, methodologies and modelling tools and suggests a design for virtual and on-site communication strategies. These strategies fuel new interrelations of knowledge and ideas, through which an archive can become a place of convergence between the real and the virtual.
Experience in using the staff management structure in a redesigned infectious diseases hospital to provide medical care to patients with a new coronavirus infection
Authors:   State Medical Institution ", Vechorko V. I. ,   O.M. Filatov City Clinical Hospital № 15 of the Moscow City Health Department", Kitsul I. S. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education» Ministry of Health of Russia, Gumenyuk S. A. ,   State Medical Institution " Scientific and Practical Center of Emergency Medical Care of the Department of Health of Moscow», Zhenina E. A. ,   State Medical Institution "O.M. Filatov City Clinical Hospital № 15 of the Moscow City Health Department"
Published: April 2021

The article presents the experience of using the staff management structure in the conditions of redesigning a multi-specialty hospital into an infectious hospital for providing medical care to patients with a new coronavirus infection. For example, one of the largest hospitals providing specialized medical care during coronavirus infection, proven effectiveness staff management structure as the most optimal for the purposes of redesigning and further use against the growing epidemic Covid‑19.
Job Crafting na Administração Pública: Estudo em uma Instituição Federal de Ensino no Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Miranda Teixeira Luciana , De Sá Affonso da Costa Isabel
Published: April 2021

Este artigo apresenta pesquisa que analisou a relação entre job crafting e engajamento no trabalho no contexto da administração pública, baseada no modelo Job Demands-Resources (JD-R). O job crafting está relacionado positivamente ao engajamento no trabalho, através de mudanças que os indivíduos realizam em suas tarefas, relações e aspectos cognitivos do trabalho, apresentando-se como um caminho para aumentar a motivação no trabalho. A coleta de evidências deu-se por análise documental, entrevistas semiestruturadas e técnica de complemento de frases realizadas junto a 12 servidores técnico-administrativos de um campus do CEFET/RJ. Os resultados apontam que os servidores: possuem recursos pessoais e de trabalho; há baixa demanda de trabalho; procuram realizar alterações nas suas tarefas, relacionamentos e aspectos cognitivos do trabalho, porém essas alterações melhoram o engajamento apenas nas dimensões absorção e dedicação ao trabalho. Os resultados apontam que aspectos da burocracia dificultam o job crafting, mas é possível implementar práticas para incentivá-lo.
verso e o reverso da cooperação federativa e da difusão vertical de políticas para promover capacidade estatal nos municípios brasileiros
Authors: Grin Eduardo José
Published: April 2021

Promover capacidades estatais municipais tornou-se um tema central de cooperação federativa após 1988. Analisa-se a atuação do governo federal, por meio Programa Nacional de Apoio a? Gesta?o Administrativa e Fiscal dos Munici?pios Brasileiros (PNAFM) de 2002 e 2012. Utiliza-se a literatura do federalismo cooperativo, difusão vertical de políticas e capacidades estatais. Busca-se identificar se a cooperação intergovernamental por meio de um programa de difusão vertical de políticas e organizado pelo Ministério da Fazenda e Caixa Econômica Federal logrou êxito. Apoiado em um painel com efeitos aleatórios, avalia-se os resultados municipais na gestão de pessoas e ampliação de receitas próprias. A hipótese é que programa federais formulados por burocracias técnicas especializadas não são capazes de promover capacidades estatais municipais. Não há evidencias da associação entre a adesão municipal ao programa e os resultados alcançados. Sua concepção e implantação não são adequadas para lidar com a cooperação federativa para promover capacidades estatais municipais.
Elementos Marcantes da Prestação de Contas Voluntária das 100 Melhores ONGS do Brasil
Authors: Sales Jaqueline Cavalari , Portulhak Henrique , Pacheco Vicente
Published: April 2021

A investigação identificou os elementos presentes na prestação de contas voluntária das “100 Melhores ONGs do Brasil” de 2018 de acordo com o Instituto Doar e Rede Filantropia. A análise considerou cinco dimensões: completude, acessibilidade, transparência, divulgação total e relevância. Fez-se uso da estatística descritiva, com ordenação por quartis conforme o porte das organizações, usando como critério de agrupamento a receita total anual. Com base em um checklist composto por 73 itens, os resultados indicaram que as ONGs utilizam seus websites principalmente para fornecer informações gerais e com o intuito de promover suas ações (relevância), evidenciando menor participação das demais dimensões, achado coerente aos estudos anteriores. Também em consonância à literatura, evidenciou-se que ONGs de maior porte apresentaram maior accountability, excetuando-se a dimensão transparência. O estudo contribui para que ONGs tenham subsídios para melhorar sua prestação de contas, aumentando a confiança de stakeholders e contribuindo para sua sustentabilidade financeira.
Transient Modeling of Plunger Lift for Gas Well Deliquification
Authors: Zhao Qingqi , Zhu Jianjun , Cao Guangqiang , Zhu Haiwen , Zhang Hong-Quan
Published: April 2021

As an economical and efficient artificial lift method, plunger lift can be used to unload the accumulated liquids from the bottom of gas wells, which helps lower the bottomhole pressure, resulting in higher gas production rate. However, the transient flow behavior of the plunger-lift-aided production system is still not well understood due to the lack of a reliable and accurate prediction model. In this study, a transient mechanistic model is developed to simulate the comprehensive dynamic process of a plunger-lift system that is cyclically paced by a surface control valve.

Starting from the Gasbarri and Wiggins (2001) dynamic plunger-lift model, four stages in the cyclic movement of a plunger can be identified and calculated using a set of specific governing equations. Considering the gas flows with a plunger in the tubing, the model can calculate the instant velocities of the plunger during its rising and falling movement. The classical inflow performance relationship (IPR) is employed as the reservoir model to obtain the fluid flow rates from the reservoir to the wellbore. The proposed new model can capture the essential parameters of plunger-lift cycles, including plunger velocity/acceleration, tubing/casing pressure, production rates, etc. Compared to previous models, the predicted rising and falling speeds of the plunger are improved. The hydrocarbon mixture properties in the gas well are computed by a compositional model in this study, which provides more accurate and reasonable predictions of tubing and casing pressure.

Several parametric studies are presented in the paper. These studies will help to understand the influence of different parameters on the process of plunger lift. An appropriate combination of casing and tubing pressure should be taken into consideration. A reservoir coefficient term is introduced and defined. A larger reservoir coefficient will improve the ultimate profitability of the well by increasing the production rate at the beginning and accelerate the depletion of gas wells. If the gas/liquid ratio (GLR) is too low, liquid loading may be triggered. The parametric study shows that an adequate GLR is necessary for reliable plunger-lift performance.
Protocol for subcellular targeted microthermal protein damage in cells cultivated on plasmonic nanosilver-modified surfaces
Authors: Mistrik Martin , Skrott Zdenek , Muller Petr , Panacek Ales , Hochvaldova Lucie , Chroma Katarina , Buchtova Tereza , Vandova Veronika , Kvitek Libor , Bartek Jiri
Published: April 2021

Despite proteotoxic stress and heat shock are implicated in diverse pathologies, currently no methodology to inflict defined, subcellular thermal damage exists. Here, we present a protocol for such a single-cell method compatible with laser-scanning microscopes, adopting the plasmon resonance principle. The method is based on modified microscopic cell culture plates, pre-coated by a layer of anisotropic silver NPs allowing excitation through targeted irradiation by conventional lasers used in the laser scanning microscopes and allowing controllable heating. Dose-defined heat causes protein damage in subcellular compartments, rapid heat-shock chaperones recruitment and stress signalling, thereby allowing unprecedented spatiotemporal analysis of thermal damage with broad applicability in biomedicine.
Investigation on the removal characteristics of single-point cutting high-volume fraction SiCp/Al composites
Authors: Bao Yongjie , Zhang Xu , Lu Shouxiang , Zhang Hongzhe
Published: April 2021

SiC reinforced aluminum matrix composites (SiCp/Al composites) are typical difficult-to-machine material, and the irregular SiC particles diffused in SiCp/Al composites make the surface quality worse. In this paper, a single-point cutting investigations with finite element simulation were conducted for 65% SiCp/Al composites and aluminum alloy. The surface morphology characteristics of SiCp/Al composites, which mainly include breaking, part breaking, pulling out, protruding, al tearing, and interface debonding, are different from those of aluminum alloy materials. The high-volume SiC particles lower the surface quality and profile dimensional accuracy of SiCp/Al composites. There are thin and discrete layers covered on the machined surface.
OXM-104, a potential candidate for the treatment of obesity, NASH and type 2 diabetes
Authors: Kayed Ashref , Melander Simone , Andreassen Kim , Karsdal Morten , Henriksen Kim
Published: April 2021

Obesity-related metabolic disorders, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and its more progressive form non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, are causing an increased health burden, especially due to the lack of approved treatment options. Using preclinical models of NASH, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, we investigated the effects of a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) and glucagon (GCG) receptor agonist OXM-104 head to head with once-daily GLP-1/GCG receptor agonist cotadutide and once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide. OXM-104, cotadutide, and semaglutide elicited marked reductions in body weight and improved glucose control. In contrast, hepatoprotective effects, i.e., reductions in steatosis and fibrosis, as well as liver fibrosis biomarkers, were more prominent with OXM-104 and cotadutide than effects seen with semaglutide. This is demonstrated by improved NAFLD activity score (NAS) by OXM-104 and cotadutide which underlines the importance of the GCG receptor. Thus, these results underline the potential of OXM-104 as a promising therapeutic option for the resolution of NASH, but also as a therapeutic option for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Postural Analysis: Description of a Dedicated System
Authors: Palandri Sergio
Published: April 2021

Postural analysis is a fundamental tool for evaluating the neuromusculoskeletal structure of a subject. Although it is an important tool, a unique formal analysis process has not yet been determined. The aim of this work is to propose a postural analysis protocol that can be used for both initial investigations and ongoing monitoring of the effects of therapeutic treatment in the field. A second aim of this work, equally important in the opinion of the author, is to promote discussion with other practitioners so as to make continuous improvements in the proposed protocol to provide a tool that can serve the needs of specialists even more efficiently. The proposed system consists of four subsystems: medical history data, photographic references, overall observations, and tests. Even though the initial results are encouraging, additional use of the described analysis system is considered essential to improve the technique and the skills of the operator. In this light, specific requests and observations from other professionals are essential, and obtaining these requests and observations is one of the purposes of the present article, as initially declared. The proposed postural analysis system represents a good balance of various, often opposing needs, being easily completed and reasonably fast and repeatable, making it possible to compare time series data.
Is the pre-natal period a missed opportunity for communicating with parents about immunizations? Evidence from a longitudinal qualitative study in Victoria, British Columbia
Authors: Rubincam Clara , Greyson Devon , Haselden Constance , Saunders Robin , Bettinger Julie A.
Published: April 2021

Background Growing evidence shows that many parents begin the decision-making process about infant vaccination during pregnancy and these decisions – once established – may be resistant to change. Despite this, many interventions targeting vaccination are focused on communicating with parents after their baby is born. This suggests that the prenatal period may constitute a missed opportunity for communicating with expectant parents about infant vaccination.Methods Using a longitudinal qualitative design, we conducted two interviews (prepartum and postpartum) with women (n = 19) to explore the optimal timing of vaccination information. The data were analyzed thematically, and examined across all sets of pre- and post-partum interviews as well as within each individual participant to draw out salient themes.Results Most participants formed their intentions to vaccinate before the baby was born and indicated that they would welcome information about vaccination from their maternity care providers. However, few individuals recalled their maternity care providers initiating vaccination-related conversations with them.Conclusion The prenatal period is an important time to begin conversations with expectant parents about vaccinating their infants, particularly if these conversations are initiated by trusted maternity care providers. More information is needed on how maternity care providers can be better supported to have these conversations with their patients.
Probing the carbon emissions in 30 regions of China based on symbolic regression and Tapio decoupling
Authors: Liu Haiying , zhang zhiqun
Published: April 2021

Against the background of energy shortages and severe air pollution, countries around the world are aware of the importance of energy conservation and emissions reduction; China is actively achieving emissions reduction targets. In this study, we use a symbolic regression to classify China's regions according to the degree of influencing factors, and calculate and analyze the inherent decoupling relationship between carbon emissions and economic growth in each region. Based on our results, we divided the 30 regions of the country into six categories according to the main influencing factors: GDP (13 regions), energy intensity (EI; 7 regions), industrial structure (IS; 3 regions), urbanization rate (UR; 3 regions), car ownership (CO; 2 regions), and household consumption level (HCL; 2 regions). Then, according to the order of the average carbon emissions in each region from high to low, these regions were further categorized as type-EI, type-UR, type-GDP, type-IS, type-CO, or type-HCL regions. The decoupling index of each region showed a downward trend; EI and GDP regions were the most notable contributors to emissions, based on which we provide policy recommendations.
Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Piperacillin–tazobactam Against Burkholderia Pseudomallei in Vitro
Authors: Huang Mei hui , Wu Hua , Zhou Xiao jun , Cao Qin fang , Wang Xu ming
Published: April 2021

Objective:Melioidosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei). Because B. pseudomallei is naturally resistant to a variety of antibiotics, such as penicillin, ampicillin, first-and second-generation cephalosporins, macrolides, aminoglycosides, streptomycin, polymyxin, etc., the selection of drugs is limited. The present study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of piperacillin/tazobactam against B. pseudomallei in vitro to provide a theoretical basis and a variety of therapeutic options for clinical application.The antimicrobial susceptibilities of all B. pseudomallei isolated from melioidosis patients were detected by Etest method. Results: The MIC50 values of piperacillin/tazobactam, imipenem, meropenem, doxycycline, trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole, ceftazidime, tetracycline, and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid were 0.25 μg/ml, 0.5 μg/ml, 0.5 μg/ml, 0.5 μg/ml, 1 μg/ml, 1 μg/ml, 2 μg/ml, and 2 μg/ml, respectively. Their MIC90 values were 0.5 μg/ml, 0.5 μg/ml, 1 μg/ml, 2 μg/ml, 2 μg/ml, 2 μg/ml, 4 μg/ml, and 4 μg/ml, respectively. All the isolates were uniformly sensitive (100%) to ceftazidime, imipenem and amoxicillin–clavulanic acid. The rate of antimicrobial sensitivity for doxycycline was 99.08%, for tetracycline-sulfamethoxazole 94.50%, and for tetracycline 94.49%.Both the MIC50 and MIC90 values of piperacillin/tazobactam were lower than those of the seven other antibiotics, indicating that it has strong antibacterial activity against B. pseudomallei in vitro.
Enzymatic hydrolysis of the gelatinous layer in tension wood of Salix varieties as a measure of accessible cellulose for biofuels
Authors: Gao Jie , Jebrane Mohamed , Terziev Nasko , Daniel Geoffrey
Published: April 2021

Background

Salix (willow) species represent an important source of bioenergy and offer great potential for producing biofuels. Salix spp. like many hardwoods, produce tension wood (TW) characterized by special fibres (G-fibres) that produce a cellulose-rich lignin-free gelatinous (G) layer on the inner fibre cell wall. Presence of increased amounts of TW and G-fibres represents an increase source of cellulose. In the presence study, the presence of TW in whole stems of different Salix varieties was characterized (i.e. physical measurements, histochemistry, image analysis, and microscopy) as a possible marker for the availability of freely available cellulose and potential for releasing D-glucose. Stem cross-sections from different Salix varieties (Tora, Björn) were characterized for TW, and subjected to cellulase hydrolysis with the free D-glucose produced determined using a glucose oxidase/peroxidase (GOPOD) assay. Effect of cellulase on the cross-sections and progressive hydrolysis of the G-layer was followed using light microscopy after staining and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results allowed correlation between % TW in cross-sections and entire Salix stems with D-glucose production from digested G-layers.
Results

Tension wood fibres with G-layers were developed multilaterally in all stems studied. Salix TW from varieties Tora and Björn showed fibre G-layers were non-lignified with variable in thickness. Results showed: i) Differences in total % TW at different stem heights; ii) that by using a 3-day incubation period at 50 oC, the G-layers could be hydrolyzed with no apparent ultrastructural effects on lignified secondary cell wall layers and middle lamellae of other cell elements; iii) that by correlating the amount of D-glucose produced from cross-sections at different stem heights together with total % TW and density, an estimate of the total free D-glucose in stems can be derived and compared between varieties. These values were used together with a literature value (45 %) for estimating the contribution played by G-layer cellulose to the total cellulose content.
Conclusions

The stem section-enzyme method developed provides a viable approach to compare different Salix varieties ability to produce TW and thus freely available D-glucose for fermentation and biofuel production. The use of Salix stem cross-sections rather than comminuted biomass allows direct correlation between tissue- and cell types with D-glucose release. Results further emphasize the importance of TW and G-fibre cellulose as an important marker for enhanced D-glucose release in Salix varieties.
A cost analysis of options for schistosomiasis control MDA programs targeting children aged five years and below in uMkhanyakude District of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South
Authors: Ncube Mhlengi Vella , Chimbari Moses John
Published: April 2021

Background Schistosomiasis negatively impacts early childhood development. Inclusion of children aged five years and below in mass drug administration (MDA) programs for controlling schistosomiasis could improve early childhood development in communities where the disease is endemic. We estimated the projected cost of implementing a schistosomiasis control MDA program for children aged five years and below in the uMkhanyakude district of South Africa.Method We calculated the cost of implementing a schistosomiasis MDA program targeting children aged five years and below using an economies of scaled based cost function. We further compared different labor composition simulations to determine the most affordable and available human resources to implement the program. We also explored programs to which the MDA program could be integrated; and estimated what the costs for would be. Moreover, we simulated cost-effectiveness and determined the cost drivers for each simulation considered.Results A ward-based outreach team (WBOT) for implementing a schistosomiasis MDA program targeting children 5 years old and below was the best labor composition option. The simulations conducted indicated that treating children in batches of 2500 using the WBOT team approach could reduce the cost of treatment by 53% compared to treating the children on batches of 500. Integrating a schistosomiasis MDA targeting children aged 5 years and below with the immunization program was estimated to cost 3% less than integration with the deworming and Vitamin A supplementation program indicating that the former option is more cost-effective. Praziquantel, the drug that is used to treat schistosomiasis contributed over 30% of the total cost for the program.Conclusion. We estimated that between US$6,5 million and US$ 7,5 million would be needed to implement a cost effective MDA program targeting children 5 years old and blow over 3 years in uMkhanyakude district.