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Diagnosis dan Tatalaksana Ruptur Diafragma pada Fase Akut dan Fase Laten
Authors: Amaliah Rizky
Published: February 2020

Latar belakang: Diafragma akan ruptur apabila terjadi trauma akselerasi-deselerasi dengan energi yang tinggi akibat dari peningkatan tekanan intraabdomen yang tiba-tiba meninggi. Diagnosis dan tatalaksana akan berbeda pada kasus ruptur diafragma yang terjadi pada fase akut dan fase laten. Kasus: Kami melaporkan dua kasus ruptur diafragma fase akut dan fase laten dengan dua pendekatan operasi yang berbeda. Kasus pertama adalah laki-laki, 59 tahun, dirujuk dengan riwayat kecelakaan lalu lintas 38 jam sebelum masuk rumah sakit. Pasien datang dengan gejala dispnoe dan foto polos toraks yang memperlihatkan adanya herniasi gaster ke rongga toraks kiri melalui defek pada diafragma. Pasien dilakukan CT scan torakoabdominal dan disimpulkan adanya ruptur diafragma kiri pada bagian posterior dengan herniasi gaster dan mesenterium. Pasien dilakukan laparotomi untuk memperbaiki diafragma dengan interrupted suture menggunakan benang nonabsorbable. Kasus kedua adalah wanita, 46 tahun, datang dengan keluhan dispepsia, mual dan muntah. Nyeri tidak hilang dengan tatalaksana dispepsia. Hasil foto polos toraks memperlihatkan elevasi hemidiafragma kiri. Dengan diagnosis eventratio, pasien direncanakan torakotomi posterolateral kiri. Intraoperatif, ditemukan ruptur diafragma kiri dengan herniasi dan perforasi gaster. Setelah ditelusuri pasien mempunyai riwayat kecelakaan lalu lintas 6 bulan sebelumnya. Pasien dilakukan pula laparotomi untuk melakukan adhesiolisis gaster dan paru yang telah melekat dan memperbaiki diafragma dengan interrupted suture menggunakan benang nonabsorbable serta melakukan jahit primer pada perforasi gaster. Simpulan: Tindakan operasi merupakan tindakan yang wajib dilakukan untuk memperbaiki diafragma. Pendekatan yang dipakai baik laparotomi atau torakotomi tergantung dari kelainan organ lainnya, akut atau laten suatu kasus, stabil atau tidak stabil kondisi pasien serta pengalaman operator.
Remote Control Switching System Based on Wireless Technology
Authors: Sekartaji Luh Kadek Pracanthi Dyah , Pramaita Nyoman , Gunantara Nyoman
Published: February 2020

Remote control switching system is used to control the switching of the electrical and electronic appliances from a distance. This remote serves to facilitate the use of the switching of electrical, and electronic appliances for people with disabilities, and the elderly. This paper develops a remote control system using radio frequency technology utilizing the principle of wireless system. The remote control system is constructed by RF433 module as the transmitter, and receiver, IC HT12E module as the encoder, and IC HT12D module as the decoder. To achieve the aim of this research: a transmitter system is designed to transmit a signal when the keypad is pressed; a receiver system is designed to receive the signal from the transmitter system, then the system will turn on and turn off the loads. Based on experimental results, this design system is capable to turn on and turn off the loads with a transmission distance up to 18 meters, without obstruction, and 15 meters with obstruction.
Design and Implementation of Arduino-Based Weather Monitoring System in Rural
Authors: Djuni Diafari , Raka Agung I G A P
Published: February 2020

The Weather Monitoring System is an instrument that measures and records meteorological parameters using sensors. This sensor serves as a measuring instrument to measure every change in weather. Output data from sensors will be sent to the web server so that it can be accessed by users or people who need weather data. Weather data obtained from temperature sensors, air humidity, wind direction and speed, and air pressure are processed by the microcontroller and sent to the web server via cellular networks. The data displayed on the web server is a graph according to the value sent by the sensor. This study began a literature study on Arduino Uno, Ethernet shield, BMP180 sensor sensor, DHT11 sensor, wind direction and speed kit, Wifi Router, 3G network modem, equipment that will be realized starting with designing and making hardware and software. Tests carried out in the telecommunications system laboratory include testing air pressure with the BMP180 Sensor, testing temperature and humidity with the DHT11 Sensor, testing kits for wind speed and direction, testing data delivery with the Wifi Router and 3G network modem, and testing all devices. From the system design and testing concluded that the Arduino-based Automatic Weather Monitoring Device on 3G Cellular Networks has good flexibility and precision because the devices can be placed in various places, especially in rural areas. Data Output from sensors can be monitored through the Thingspeak.com website, so users do not need to directly monitor where the device is placed.
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Authors: Wüst Irmhild , Prous André , Robrahn-GonzáIez Erika Marion
Published: February 2020

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Authors: Sociedade de Arqueologia Brasileira
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Authors: Mineiro Scatamacchia Maria Cristina
Published: February 2020

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KAJIAN EFISIENSI PERENCANAAN PC-I GIRDER DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN SISTEM STRAND 0,5” DAN 0,6” TERHADAP KEKUATAN DAN BIAYA
Authors: Richarlim Jessen , Leo Edison
Published: February 2020

Prestressed concrete can be defined as concrete that given internal compressive stress such that it can reduce the tensile stress caused by external load to a certain condition. Stressing applied by pulling the tendon that has been installed on the concrete. 0,5” strand system are usually used for medium span. While 0,6” strand system is used for long span bridge. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficiency of PC-I girder using 0,5 "and 0,6" strands in terms of strength and cost. Strength analysis can be calculated by stress analysis, ultimate moment analysis and deflection analysis, while for cost analysis is a comparison of the cost composition between the 0,5 "and 0,6" strand system for each structural model reviewed. Structural modeling with hinge-roll at both ends and working loadings are dead load, additional dead load and live load. Loss of prestress force that is calculated depend on SNI 1725:2016 about loading for the bridge. The analysis shows that the use of the 0,5” strand has a better cost efficiency compared to the 0,6" strand. This can be seen from the design costs of the 0,5" strand system structure model is smaller than the 0,6" strand system structure model. AbstrakBeton prategang dapat didefinisikan sebagai beton yang diberikan tegangan tekan internal sedemikian rupa sehingga dapat mengurangi tegangan tarik yang terjadi akibat beban eksternal sampai suatu batas tertentu. Pemberian tegangan dilakukan dengan cara penarikan tendon yang telah diinstalasi pada beton. Sistem strand ukuran 0,5” biasanya digunakan untuk konstruksi jembatan bentang menengah. Sedangkan sistem strand ukuran 0,6” digunakan untuk konstruksi jembatan bentang panjang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efisiensi perencanaan PC-I girder dengan menggunakan strand 0,5” dan 0,6” dalam segi kekuatan dan biayanya. Analisis segi kekuatan berupa analisis tegangan, analisis momen ultimit dan analisis lendutan sedangkan untuk analisis segi biaya berupa perbandingan komposisi biaya yang dihasilkan dengan sistem strand 0,5” dan 0,6” untuk setiap model struktur yang ditinjau. Pemodelan struktur dengan perletakan sendi-rol pada kedua ujungnya dan pembebanan yang bekerja berupa beban mati, beban mati tambahan dan beban hidup. Kehilangan gaya prategang yang diperhitungkan sesuai dengan peraturan SNI 1725:2016 tentang Pembebanan Untuk Jembatan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan strand 0,5” memiliki efisiensi biaya yang lebih baik dibandingkan dengan strand 0,6”. Hal ini dilihat dari biaya desain model struktur sistem strand 0,5” lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan model struktur sistem strand 0,6”.
ANALISIS PENGARUH PANJANG PROFIL TERHADAP KEKUATAN HEXAGONAL CASTELLATED BEAM DENGAN METODE ELEMEN HINGGA
Authors: Hutami Patricia , Tedianto Leo S , Leman Sunarjo
Published: February 2020

Castellated beam actually was an original IWF beam which is cut by several pattern and welded properly in different part to provide higher profile. There are several factors that impact the strength of castellated beam such as, opening angle, cutting width, profile length, etc. This analysis aims to determine the relationship between profile lengths of castellated beam with the strength that the profile could bear until it fully failed, also observing buckling and failure behaviour on castellated beam using finite element method. This issue is necessary due to the characteristic of steel which easily get buckled. This analysis will be assisted by modelling the castellated beam profile using finite element based program. The profile size is IWF 200x100x5,5x8 which is formed into castellated beam size 300x100x5,5x8 with various lengths such as 4 m, 6 m, 8 m, 10 m, and 12 m. The load applied was concentrated load in the middle of the span, with fixed support on both edges of the beam. The results show that the shorter beam profile provides higher strength, and an extreme buckling phenomenon occurs to the longer beam profile, also the longer beam profile fails due to pre-yielding condition, therefore the failure is caused by geometric fails. AbstrakCastellated beam merupakan baja IWF biasa yang dipotong sedemikian rupa kemudian disambung kembali di bagian yang berbeda menggunakan las, sehingga dihasilkan tinggi profil lebih tinggi dari IWF orisinilnya tanpa harus menambah material. Terdapat banyak faktor yang memengaruhi kekuatan dari castellated beam, seperti sudut pemotongan, lebar pemotongan, panjang profil, dll. Analisis ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara panjang profil dengan kekuatan yang dapat diterima profil tersebut hingga runtuh serta melihat pola buckling dan kegagalan yang terjadi dengan metode elemen hingga. Hal ini merupakan sesuatu yang penting untuk diperhatikan berkaitan dengan sifat baja yang mudah mengalami tekuk atau buckling. Analisis akan dibantu menggunakan program berbasis elemen hingga. Profil yang digunakan yaitu balok IWF berukuran 200x100x5,5x8 yang dibentuk menjadi castellated beam berukuran 300x100x5,5x8 dengan variasi panjang profil 4 m, 6 m, 8 m, 10 m, dan 12 m. Beban merupakan beban terpusat di tengah bentang dengan perletakan pada kedua ujung batang berupa jepit. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa baja dengan panjang profil lebih pendek menghasilkan kekuatan yang lebih tinggi, baja dengan panjang profil lebih panjang cenderung mengalami tekuk yang ekstrim, dan baja dengan profil lebih panjang gagal dalam kondisi baja belum mengalami kelelehan, sehingga kegagalan diakibatkan oleh kegagalan geometris.
ANALISIS PERCEPATAN DURASI PEKERJAAN BASEMENT SEMI TOP DOWN DENGAN METODE TIME COST TRADE OFF
Authors: Setiawan Lucy , Tamtana Jane Sekarsari
Published: February 2020

Contractor gets a penalty for a delayed project. A stipulation of penalty is stated on Perpres No. 16 Tahun 2018. Indonesia One project was selected for research because the project was applying semi Top Down Method for its basement and the project was facing a delay on South Tower Basement that could cause a penalty. The applied method to speed up the implementation is time cost trade off; strategy:to increase the number of workers and to prolong the working time. The purpose of the research is to analyze the acceleration, and to compare which can result in minimum cost. The research shows that the excavation work at C Zone can be accelerated from normal duration 44 days to 37 days by increasing the number of workers; this results in lower crash cost in the amount of Rp 11.927.090 compare to prolong working time in the amount of Rp 45.796.186. The column reinforcement work at C Zone can be accelerated from normal duration 54 days to 37 days by increasing the number of workers; this results in lower crash cost in the amount of Rp 15.271.375 compare to prolong working time in the amount of Rp 65.019.330. AbstrakKeterlambatan durasi akan menyebabkan kontraktor dikenakan denda keterlambatan. Perihal tentang denda keterlambatan tertulis dalam Perpres No.16 Tahun 2018. Proyek Indonesia 1 dipilih sebagai objek penelitian karena menggunakan metode semi Top Down pada pelaksanaan basement dan proyek tersebut mengalami keterlambatan durasi pada pekerjaan basement Tower Selatan. Metode percepatan yang digunakan untuk mempercepat durasi proyek adalah metode time cost trade off. Strategi yang digunakan ialah dengan menambah jumlah pekerja dan menambah jumlah jam kerja. Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis percepatan dan mendapatkan strategi dengan biaya percepatan yang lebih murah. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pekerjaan galian Zona C dapat dipercepat sebanyak tujuh hari dengan penambahan jumlah tenaga kerja; menghasilkan biaya percepatan yang lebih murah dengan nilai Rp 11.927.090 dibandingkan dengan menambah jumlah jam kerja dengan biaya percepatan sebesar Rp 45.796.186. Pekerjaan penulangan kolom Zona C dapat dipercepat dari durasi normal 54 hari menjadi 47 hari dengan penambahan jumlah tenaga kerja; menghasilkan biaya percepatan yang lebih murah dengan nilai Rp 15.271.375 dibandingkan dengan menambah jumlah jam kerja dengan biaya percepatan debesar Rp 65.019.330.
PENGARUH ELECTRONIC ROAD PRICING TERHADAP VOLUME LALU LINTAS PADA RUAS JALAN BLOK M – KOTA
Authors: Senapati Randy , Najid Najid
Published: February 2020

Electronic road pricing is a prepaid road which is used to decrease the traffic volume with put on the on board unit device as the payment tool. The high number of vehicle volume at Jakarta become one of the main reason of electronic road pricing used at the traffic. On this research will be discussed about the condition of Blok M – Kota traffic situation, this road is a main access for people especially to work. to analyze the vehicle volume will be using direct observation method to get the volume, velocity and intensiveness of the traffic. Direct observation will be used to watch vehicle such as motorcycle, light vehicle and weight vehicle. With observation data we will get graphic about the connectivity between velocity and intensiveness that will be modified with questionnaire. Questionnaire data will be spreaded out to get the percentage of decreased volume and estimated price for electronic road pricing. the price and time will be processed with analysis of variance method (ANOVA) asissted with SPSS program. With this research, we expected to learn the electronic road pricing with most efficient price to decrease the vehicle volume at Blok M – Kota road. AbstrakElectronic Road Pricing adalah jalan berbayar yang digunakan untuk mengurangi volume lalu lintas dengan cara memasangkan alat On Board Unit sebagai alat pembayarannya. Tingginya volume kendaraan di Jakarta menjadi alasan utama Electronic Road Pricing digunakan pada lalu lintas. Pada penelitian ini, dibahas mengenai kondisi lalu lintas Blok M – Kota, ruas jalan ini merupakan akses pengguna jalan untuk menuju perkantoran dan tempat wisata. Untuk menganalisa volume kendaraan akan digunakan metode observasi langsung untuk mendapatkan volume, kecepatan dan kepadatan lalu lintas. Observasi langsung dilakukan dengan memperhatikan kendaraan bermotor roda dua, kendaraan ringan dan kendaraan berat. Dengan data observasi akan didapat grafik hubungan antara kecepatan dan kedapatan yang akan dimodifikasi dengan data kuesioner. Data kuesioner disebar untuk mendapatkan persentase penurunan volume dan perkiraan harga Electronic Road Pricing untuk mengurangi volume lalu lintas. Pilihan harga dan waktu akan diolah dengan metode analysis of variance (ANOVA) dengan dibantu program SPSS. Diharapkan pada analisis penelitian ini dapat mengetahui biaya Electronic Road Pricing yang paling efisien untuk mengurangi volume kendaraan pada ruas jalan Blok M – Kota.
Is Eighty Percent of Success Just Showing Up? Student Compliance and Refusal to Complete an Advisement Form as an Indicator of First-Term GPA
Authors: Roszkowski Michael J. , Ricci Raymond A.
Published: February 2020

Motivation and, inferentially, commitment are critical, non-cognitive factors in college success. One needs to detect and measure these attributes prior to a student's acutal enrollment in classes since early detection of at-risk students can lead to the most productive intervention initiatives. Freshmen entering into La Salle University were required to complete a form used as a basis for advising. Students complying (n=427) and not complying (n=291) with the request were compared on high school grade point average (GPA), SAT scores, and first-term college GPA. The noncompliant students had lower credentials on the admissions criteria (high school GPA, SAT) as well as on the outcome measure (first-term college GPA), although the effect sizes were small. The findings support the contention that compliance with requirements is a proxy for academic motivation and can serve as a cue to how well a student will perform.
Academic Advising and the Student Transition to College
Authors: Cuseo Joe
Published: February 2020

The first year of college continues to be a critical period for student persistence, learning, and development. College students are under increasing pressure to make commitments to major and career plans at a very early stage in their undergraduate experience, often without the programmatic support to do so. First-year experience professionals, who are knowledgeable about student development theory and professionally committed to facilitating the transition of students to collee, are well position to fill the void in support for early academic and career decision-making. Provision of proactive and personalized support to meet the current demands for early educational and vocational decision-makingmay be pivotal for ensuring the success of today's first-year students in general, and today's growing number of first-generation students in particular.
Analyses of Majors
Authors: Levin James , Hussey Ruth
Published: February 2020

When students are aware of and choose majors that are congruent with their interests and abilities, college retention rates improve. Systematic approaches that analyze and categorize majors help students make informed decisions by provding student-useable information about the educational environments of majors. Analysis and implications for academic advising of four web-based applications that provide this information are described in this article, along with student usage data. Course Preferences application allows students with low interest or abilities in some areas to find the majors that do not requiring certain courses. Major Themes application provides an interest survey that relates to majors. Science/Math Majors application provides information to help students understadn the intensity of the science and math courses required in different majors. Alternative Majors application provides students with majors options that have similar content.
Introducing Academic Advising at Orientation
Authors: Schulenberg Janet , Biek Cynthia
Published: February 2020

The First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program at Penn State introduces students to academic advising and the university's academic structure. The initial interactions with academic advisors at FTCAP helps students recognize the role academic advisors can play in their educations. When coupled with an academic structure that facilitates student movement among enrollment units, students are supported to persist at the university even if their academic goals change.
An Improvisation, Mindfulness, and Stress Workshop for Incoming First-Year Students
Authors: H. Bane Cynthia M. , B. Haymaker Christopher M.
Published: February 2020

Avoidant coping strategies interfere with successful college adjustment. Mindfulness is negatively correlated with avoidant coping. The current pilot study investigated the feasibility of an improvisation- and mindfulness-based stress-management workshop during orientation week for first-year students. The workshop was held two consecutive years; 10 incoming students participated in each workshop. Workshop activities included improvisational theater games and discussions regarding stress and coping. Participants completed pre-session and post-session measures of mood, willingness to accept negative experiences, and willingness to take action. Participants showed a significant decrease in negative mood and a significant increase in willingness to take action. Participants perceived the workshop as effective in facilitating a smooth transition and enhancing interpersonal skills. For first-year students interested in stress management and improvisational theater activities, this type of workshop is a feasible option for helping students adjust to their first days of college and learn about effective coping strategies.
Developing a First-Year Transition Camp
Authors: Ray Darrell C. , Korduner Melissa M.
Published: February 2020

A number of programs are being developed as campuses strive to enhance retention and graduation rates. One example includes pre-college transition campus. This article will share strategies for designing a transition camp to promote student success.
Creating a Cross-Campus Peer Mentor Network
Authors: Lisenby Kayla
Published: February 2020

This article provides specific best practices for creating a cross-campus peer mentor network. Peer mentoring programs are proliferating on college campuses, especially those that are focused on helping first-year students as they transition into a higher education institution. At an institution where several peer mentoring organizations may already exist, the creation of a cross-campus network can have many advantages to the institution, first-year students, upper-division students, and faculty. This article presents the advantages of establishing a peer-mentoring network and provides strategies for overcoming potential roadblocks to establishing such a program. In addition, seven steps for creating an effective and sustainable cross-campus peer network are shared.
Conceptual design of a seawater desalination system using a heat pump
Authors: Díaz Heyser Leslie L.
Published: February 2020

The present investigation is based on the development of a conceptual design of a desalination system incorporating the technology of the heat pump, for which the conceptual foundations related to water and its characteristics were addressed; a description of the different desalination systems and technical characteristics of a heat pump. The information collected allowed to start the development of the methodological framework, in which the lineal design model was applied to define the parameters and requirements that were considered to determine the conceptual design of the desalination system using a heat pump, through which, the main result was that the heat pump technology is applicable to a seawater desalination system, considering the seawater conditions on the coast of Chile and the standardized flows that the Navy could require.
TURN-TAKING STRATEGIES USED IN A NEW ZEALAND RADIO INTERVIEW PROGRAMME AND PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS IN LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS
Authors: Hong Phuong Cao Thi , Tho Pham Xuan
Published: February 2020

The present paper analyses conversational strategies employed by the interviewer on a New Zealand radio programme from conversation analysis (CA) perspective. This study employs a documentary method of interpretation in order to seek answer(s) to the research question. Specifically, Sacks, Schegloff and Jefferson’s (1974) model of conversation analysis was adopted to explore turn-taking strategies used in the interview. The analysis reveals that the interviewer employed a variety of turn-taking strategies such as signaling the end of turn, holding a turn, asking a question, self-selection and “prosodic features” (ibid.) to achieve the purpose of the interview. The findings of this study suggest several potential CA-informed pedagogical implications for English language teaching classroom.
AFFECT IN EXPRESSIVE SPEECH ACTS BY THE JUDGES OF THE VOICE UK VERSUS THE VOICE VIETNAM
Authors: Ngoan Nguyen Quang , Loc Le Huu
Published: February 2020

Appraisal Theory by Martin and White (2005) has increasingly claimed its potential in discourse analysis studies, highlighting the speakers’ and writers’ evaluations of people, entities, and events. This paper adopts Martin and White’s Appraisal framework for the purpose of determining the Affect in the expressives made by the judges of the two reality shows, The Voice UK versus The Voice Vietnam. Specifically, the research addresses itself to discovering which Affect resources are used in the expressive acts by the judges and indicating the resemblances and discrepancies in employing those resources in the expressives by the two groups of judges. The results reveal that all of the sub-types of Affect were found in the two data sets. Besides, the Affect resources in the two languages share a variety of similarities in terms of their frequency, realization strategies, and polarities. The study can be the reference for learners of English and Vietnamese in passing their remarks in daily communication.
PROMOTING LEARNER AUTONOMY THROUGH SELF-ASSESSMENT AND REFLECTION
Authors: Thanh Ngo Thi
Published: February 2020

This paper describes how leaner autonomy was promoted through self-assessment and reflection activities. The research aims to help students explore their inner strength of working independently outside the classroom and self-assess their own skills with the ultimate aim to improve their listening and speaking performance. Based on the theoretical framework about self-assessment and reflection by Andrade and Valtcheva (2009), together with learner autonomy by Holec (1981), the author conducted a research project on 2nd-year students in three non-English major classes at a university in a 15-session learning program. These students were facilitated by self-assessment of their listening and speaking skills through practical tasks outside classroom to help them become more independent learners and reflect on and evaluate their own performance. From the results, the research demonstrates that self-assessment and reflection activities can be useful tools to encourage students to become independent learners.
RESEARCH METHODS IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION. A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Authors: Thuy Linh Nguyen Thi
Published: February 2020

As the latest one in the Wiley Blackwell series “Guides to research methods in language and linguistics”, “Research methods in intercultural communication”, edited by Zhu Hua, is described on their website as “the most comprehensive volume on research methods in intercultural communication research in the last 30 years” (Wiley, 2016). This book is the contributory collection of a global team of experienced scholars and researchers from intercultural communication, anthropology, education, applied linguistics, and communication, explain both established and emerging research methods and analytical tools. It seeks to provide an introduction to the key methodological issues and concerns in the study of Intercultural Communication for students on advanced undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Intercultural Communication, language and linguistics, applied linguistics, TESOL, education, translation, communication studies and other related subjects.
Authors: Wicaksono Gusti Lambang , Achmad Ivan Fadillah , Sunarya Unang , Nurmantris Dwi Andi
Published: February 2020

Classrooms are room that must be given attention because it is used in the teaching and learning process. One that's annoying with the teaching and learning process is the increase in temperature in the classroom which allows less concentration on students and lecturers. To overcome these problems, the school usually equips the classroom with an air cooling system using either air conditioning or a fan. Most cooling systems that use fans are still operated conventionally using buttons on the fan or using remote control, this is considered to be less effective and efficient because we have to turn the fan on and off, adjust the fan speed manually. In fact, We often forget to turn off the fan even though it is already not needed, causing electricity to be wasted.

For this reason, we create a system that can turn on and off, adjust speed of fan rotation automatically based on certain room temperature thresholds, and create an Internet of Thing (IoT) based monitoring system to monitor room temperature and fan activity in the class. The system test results show that the entire fan control and monitoring system in the classroom has worked as expected.
Vesicle paleobarometry in the Pongola Supergroup: A cautionary note and guidelines for future studies
Authors: Goosmann E.A. , Buick R. , Catling D.C. , Luskin C. , Nhleko N.
Published: February 2020

Earth’s global barometric pressure, currently 1 bar at sea level, may have changed over its 4.5-billion-year history. Proxy measurements, including N2/36Ar ratios in ~3.5 to 3.0 Ga hydrothermal quartz, ~2.7 Ga raindrop imprints, and ~2.7 Ga vesicle sizes in subaerial basalt lava flows indicate Archean air pressure could have been between 0.1 and 1.2 bar. However, some models argue air pressure in the Archean should have been much higher than now and could allow pressure broadening of greenhouse gas absorption lines to counteract the “Faint Young Sun”. Thus, additional paleobarometric measurements would be useful to further constrain Earth’s atmospheric evolution. We attempted to use vesicle sizes in lavas erupted near sea-level from the ~2.9 Ga Pongola Supergroup from Mahlangatsha and Mooihoek, eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and the White Mfolozi River gorge of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to provide further Archean paleobarometric data. However, reliable results were unobtainable due to small and scarce amygdales, irregular vesicle morphologies and metamorphic mineralogical homogenization preventing the use of X-ray Computed Tomography for accurate vesicle size determination. Researchers attempting paleobarometric analysis using lava vesicle sizes should henceforth avoid these areas of the Pongola Supergroup and instead look at other subaerially emplaced lava flows. With this being only the second time this method has been used on Precambrian rocks, we provide a list of guidelines informed by this study to aid future attempts at vesicular paleobarometry.
Legal Status and Overview of World Trade Organization Disputes Involving Subsidies in the Renewable Energy Sector
Authors: Abuseridze Giga
Published: February 2020

The young law scientist from Georgia Giga Abuseridze has collected the information about subsidies in the renewable energy sector, their legal status and disagreements on the matter with the World Trade Organisation. As known, Latvia also does not possess unanimous opinion about the renewable energy resources.

Jaunais tiesību zinātnieks no Gruzijas Giga Abuseridze ir apkopojis informāciju par subsīdijām atjaunojamās enerģijas nozarē, to juridisko statusu un domstarpībām šajā jautājumā ar Pasaules Tirdzniecības organizāciju. Kā zināms, arī Latvijā nav vienota viedokļa par atjaunojamiem energoresursiem.
Operatīvās darbības tiesiskā regulējuma problēmas
Authors: Matvejevs Aleksandrs
Published: February 2020

Noziedzībai globalizācijas apstākļos ir transnacionāls raksturs, turklāt tā kā sociāli tiesiska rakstura parādība kļūst aizvien komplicētāka. Tas nosaka nepieciešamību aizvien biežāk izmantot operatīvās darbības noziedzības apkarošanas jomā. No šī aspekta interesants un saturiski nozīmīgs ir Aleksandra Matvejeva raksts, kurš veltīts operatīvās darbības tiesisko problēmu izpētei.

Criminality in times of globalisation possesses a transnational nature. Moreover, as a socially legal phenomenon it tends to become more and more complex. Therefore, there is a need to more frequently use operational activities in crime prevention. This point of view interestingly and with a meaningful content has been presented in Aleksandrs Matvejevs’ article, which is devoted to the study of legal operational activities.
Nomas jeb īres līguma piemērošana darba tiesisko attiecību reglamentēšanai jeb romiešu darbu īres līgums un romiešu darbuzņēmuma līgums
Authors: Apsītis Allars , Tarasova Dace
Published: February 2020

Specifisks, bet noderīgs tiesību vēstures un civiltiesību speciālistiem varētu būt Allara Apsīša un Daces Tarasovas raksts, kurā aplūkoti nomas jeb īres līguma piemērošanas aspekti darba tiesisko attiecību regulējuma kontekstā, kas ir saistīts ar romiešu tiesībām.

Specific yet valuable for law history and civil law scientists may be Allars Apsītis and Dace Tarasova’s article, which discusses aspects of the lease or rental agreement in the context of regulating labour relations, which, however, is connected with the Roman law.
New Principles of Football Security in Europe
Authors: Zalcmane Karina
Published: February 2020

K. Zalcmane in her publication has reflected the problem of the new security principles of soccer in Europe. The author analyses the significance of the European Parliament Convention on integrated approach to security, guard and servicing during the game of soccer and other sporting games. The regulations of the new convention are dedicated to integration of the wholistic approach on questions regarding security during the sporting events. The article mentions new approaches to ensure security during the sporting events.

K. Zalcmane savā publikācijā ir atspoguļojusi problēmu par jaunajiem futbola drošības principiem Eiropā. Autore analizē Eiropas Padomes Konvencijas par integrētu pieeju drošības, apsardzes un apkalpošanas futbola spēļu un citu sporta pasākumu laikā jautājumiem nozīmi. Rakstā konstatēts, ka jaunās Konvencijas noteikumi ir paredzēti, lai integrētu vispārīgu pieeju drošības jautājumiem sporta pasākumu laikā, un minētas jaunas pieejas sporta pasākumu drošības nodrošināšanā.
Policijas uzdevumi un to īstenošana pirmajos Latvijas valsts pastāvēšanas gados
Authors: Treļs Ēriks
Published: February 2020

Dr. iur. Ē. Treļs publikācijā ir analizējis policijas darbības uzdevumus Latvijas valsts pastāvēšanas sākumā. Var piekrist raksta autoram, ka sabiedrības attīstības procesā būtiskas ir trīs kategorijas: miers, kārtība un drošība, kas pastāvīgi ir policijas darbības objekti un joprojām ir svarīgi un nepieciešami iedzīvotājiem gan Latvijā, gan arī citur pasaulē.

Dr. iur. Ē. Treļs in his publication has analysed police tasks during the first years of existence of the Republic of Latvia. One can agree with the author of the article that during the process of evolution of society, three main categories have remained constant – peace, order and security – which are permanent tasks of the police and have remained important and necessary to every citizen both in Latvia and in other parts of the world.
Tiesību institūta – kriminālprocesa atjaunošana sakarā ar jaunatklātiem apstākļiem – izcelsme un vēsturiskā attīstība
Authors: Baikovska Inese
Published: February 2020

I. Baikovska savā pētījumā atspoguļo tiesību institūta – kriminālprocesa atjaunošana sakarā ar jaunatklātiem apstākļiem – izcelsmi un vēsturiskās attīstības evolucionāro procesu. Pamatots ir secinājums, ka tiesību institūtam – kriminālprocesa atjaunošana sakarā ar jaunatklātiem apstākļiem – ir nozīmīga loma tiesību uz taisnīgu tiesu nodrošināšanā. Tā regulējums laika gaitā tiek pilnveidots atbilstīgi nepieciešamībai nodrošināt pilnvērtīgas cilvēka pamattiesības.

I. Baikovska’s research examines a legal institution concerning the re-opening of criminal proceedings due to newly disclosed circumstances, focusing on the origin of this institution and evolutionary process of historical development. The following conclusion is justifiable that legal institution – re-opening of criminal proceedings due to newly disclosed circumstances – has a significant role in establishing fair trial. Its regulation is being improved over a period in accordance with the necessity for the full realisation of fundamental human rights.
Non-Invasive Buccal Swab Gene Testing for Skin Cancer Risk
Authors: Moy Lauren
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: None. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Inhibition of isoprenoid synthesis synergizes with MAPK blockade to prevent growth in targeted therapy-resistant melanoma
Authors: Theodosakis Nicholas
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: None. Copyright 2018 SKIN
An Update on the Long-Term Safety Experience of Ixekizumab: Results from the Psoriasis Clinical Development Program with More than 3 Years of Follow-up from 12 Clinical Trials and More Than 15000 Patient-Years of Exposure to Ixekizumab
Authors: Armstrong April , Agada Noah , Xu Wen , Gallo Gaia
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Eli Lilly & Company. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Comparison of Ixekizumab and Ustekinumab Efficacy in the Treatment of Nail Lesions of Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis: 52-Week Data From the IXORA-S Trial
Authors: Wasel Norman , Dutronc Yves , Schinzel Birgit , Lacour Jean-Philippe
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Eli Lilly & Company. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Patient Assessment of Foam Attributes from the Tazarotene Foam, 0.1%, Phase III Trials and Potential Impact on Patient Compliance
Authors: Schreiber Rhonda , Lewis Caitlin , Crane Kaytiana
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Mayne Pharma.Copyright 2018 SKIN
Novel Tretinoin 0.05% lotion for the once-daily treatment of moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris in a Hispanic population
Authors: Cook-Bolden Fran E , Weinkle Susan H , Guenin Eric , Blatt Varsha
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Ortho Dermatologics. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Novel Tretinoin 0.05% lotion for the once-daily treatment of moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris: Assessment of safety and tolerability in subgroups
Authors: Zeichner Joshua A , Harper Julie C , Roberts Wendy E , Al. Et
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Ortho Dermatologics. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Patient-reported outcomes in subjects with atopic dermatitis treated with tapinarof cream: Results from a phase 2b, randomized parallel-group study
Authors: Paller Amy S , Stein Gold Linda , Lee James , Tallman Anna M , Rubenstein David
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Dermavant. Copyright 2018 SKIN
GBR 830 Induced Progressive and Sustained Improvements in Atopic Dermatitis Skin Biomarkers and Clinical Parameters
Authors: Guttman-yassky Emma , Pavel Ana B , Estrada Yeriel , Zhou Lisa , Salhi Yacine , Gudi Girish , Ca Vinu , Macoin Julie , Back Jonathan , Wolff Gerhard
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Risk of anaphylaxis and conjunctivitis with tralokinumab in atopic dermatitis
Authors: Wollenberg Andreas , Guttman-Yassky Emma , Torpet Mathias , Silverberg Jonathan I
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by LEO Pharma. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Treatment with tralokinumab improves health-related quality of life in adult patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis: results from a Phase 2b, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Authors: Silverberg Jonathan I , Kragh Nana , Guttman-Yassky Emma , Wollenberg Andreas
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by LEO Pharma. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Clinical Management of Anticholinergic Adverse Events with Glycopyrronium Cloth, a Treatment for Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Authors: Pariser D , Gopalan R , Drew J , Green L
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Dermira Inc.  Copyright 2018 SKIN
Short- and Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Glycopyrronium Cloth for the Treatment of Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis: Post Hoc Pediatric Subgroup Analyses from the Phase 3 Studies
Authors: Hebert Adelaide A , Glaser Dee Anna , Green Lawrence , Werschler William P , Forsha Douglass W , Drew Janice , Gopalan Ramanan , Pariser David M
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Dermira Inc. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Real-world experience and clinical utility of a non-invasive gene expression rule-out test for melanoma and additional validation against high risk driver mutations in BRAF, NRAS and the TERT promoter
Authors: Ferris Laura , Jansen Burkhard , Yao Zuxu , Rock Jim , Skelsey Maral , Peck Gary , Cockerell Clay J
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Dermtech. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Combination Therapy with Short Contact Topical Calcipotriene Foam and Fluorouracil Following Cryotherapy for Actinic Keratosis
Authors: Moore Angela Y , Nguyen Madalyn
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Mayne Pharma. Copyright 2018 SKIN
The Hidden Impact of Seborrheic Keratoses: Analysis of a Psychometric Survey of an Ethnically Diverse Cohort of U.S. Adults
Authors: Xu Shuai , Wang Stacy , Estes Esther
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Aclaris Therapeutics. Copyright 2018 SKIN
VDA-1102 : A Novel Well-Tolerated Treatment For Actinic Keratosis
Authors: Brickman Chaim M , Behar Vered , Zelinger Galit , Becker Oren M
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Vidac Pharma. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Phase 1 Study of Cemiplimab, a Human Monoclonal Anti-PD-1, in Patients with Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC): Final Efficacy and Safety Data
Authors: Owonikoko Taofeek K , Papadopoulos Kyriakos P , Johnson Melissa L , Al. Et
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Primary Analysis of Phase 2 Results for Cemiplimab, a Human Monoclonal Anti-PD-1, in Patients with Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Rischin Danny , Migden Michael R , Chang Anne Lynn S , Al. Et
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Economic Burden of Comorbid Anxiety and Depression among Patients with Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Authors: Cai Q , Teeple A , Wu B , Al. Et
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Janssen. Copyright 2018 SKIN
A Randomized, Parallel-Group, Open-Label, Multicenter Study to Assess the Potential for Adrenal Suppression and Systemic Drug Absorption Following Multiple Dosing with a New Lower-Concentration (0.025%) Clobetasol Propionate Cream
Authors: Draelos Zoe D , Fowler Joseph F , Cornelison Raymond
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Encore Dermatology. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Clinical Response in Plaque Psoriasis Patients Switching from Etanercept to Certolizumab Pegol in a Phase 3, Randomized, Controlled Study
Authors: Augustin M , Wegtowska J , Lebwohl M , Paul C , Piguet V , Sofen H , Blauvelt A , Peterson L , Arendt C , Rolleri R
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Dermira. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Maintenance of Response With Guselkumab for up to 3 Years’ Treatment in the Phase 3 VOYAGE 1 Trial of Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
Authors: Griffiths CEM , Papp KA , Song M , Randazzo B , Li S , Shen YK , Han C , Blauvelt A
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Janssen. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Calcipotriene plus betamethasone dipropionate (0.005%/0.064%) foam and apremilast: matching-adjusted indirect comparison and US cost per responder analyses
Authors: Nyeland Martin E , Becia Lidia , Patel Dharm S , Veverka Karen A , Swensen Andrine R
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by LEO Pharma. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Dual neutralization of IL-17A and IL-17F with bimekizumab improves quality of life in patients withmoderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: results from a Phase 2b study and correlation with clinical response
Authors: Papp Kim A , Merola Joseph F , Gottlieb Alice B , Al. Et
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by UCB Pharma.Copyright 2018 SKIN
Patient Perception of Vehicle and How This Influences Adherence to Topical Treatment Regimens
Authors: Feldman Steven R , Schreiber Rhonda , Crane Kaytiana , Comito Madelyn
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: Study sponsored by Mayne Pharma. Copyright 2018 SKIN
The microbiome in preadolescent acne: assessment and prospective analysis on the influence of benzoyl peroxide
Authors: Ahluwalia Jusleen
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: None. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Association of Pemphigus and Pemphigoid with Osteoporosis and Pathological Fractures
Authors: Chovatiya Raj
Published: February 2020

Abstract not available. Disclosures: None. Copyright 2018 SKIN
Current status of treatment of latent tuberculosis infection in India
Authors: Saha S. , Kumar A. , Saurabh K. , Shankar S. H. , Kashyap A. , Nischal N. , Biswas A. , Wig N.
Published: February 2020

In view of the high burden of latency of tuberculosis (TB) in India, tackling latent TB in the right way is a menace. All latent TB’s infection (LTBI) are treated in countries having low burden such as the United States. However, this approach cannot be implemented in high burden countries like India until concrete evidence or consensus by experts on this subject is made. There are very specific risk groups where these patients are to be treated as far as current evidence-based medicine is concerned. Hence, the need to develop a document was felt, through which the treatment of LTBI becomes homogeneous by each and every physician who is practicing and treating TB. The last attempt to review the topic was made in 2015, after which there have been many changes and update in this subject.
The relationship between preoperative predictive factors for clinical outcome in patients operated for lumbar spinal stenosis by decompressive laminectomy
Authors: Mauro Dobran , Nasi Davide , Paracino Riccardo , Capece Mara , Carrassi Erika , Aiudi Denis , Mancini Fabrizio , Lattanzi Simona , Colasanti Roberto , Iacoangeli Maurizio
Published: February 2020

Background:

Our hypothesis was that by identifying certain preoperative predictive factors, we could favorably impact clinical outcomes in patients undergoing decompressive surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).

Methods:

In this retrospective study, there were 65 patients (2016–2018) with symptomatic LSS who underwent decompressive laminectomy without fusion. Their clinical outcomes were assessed utilizing the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Multiple preoperative variables were studied to determine which ones would help predict improved outcomes: gender, age, body mass index (BMI), general/neurological examination, smoking, and drug therapies (anxiolytics and/or antidepressants).

Results:

All patients demonstrated statistically significant improvement on the ODI. Multivariate analysis revealed that those with higher preoperative BMI had significantly lower ODI on 1-year follow-up examinations, reflecting poorer outcomes. Postoperatively, 44 patients (67%) exhibited lower utilization of anxiolytic medications, 52 patients (80%) showed reduced use of antidepressant drugs, and pain medications utilization was reduced in 33 patients (50%).

Conclusion:

Decompressive laminectomy without fusion effectively managed LSS. It reduced patients’ use of pain, anxiety, and antidepressant medications. In addition, we found that increased preoperative BMIs contributed to poorer postoperative outcomes (e.g., ODI values).