bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Two-Stage Linear Three-Phase State Estimation Formulation for Active Distribution Network
Authors: Ju Yuntao
Published: March 2018

Linear state estimation (SE) formulation under a rectangular coordinate system has been proved to be applicable for real-time distribution network management. Micro phasor measurements’ model can be accommodated into this kind of SE easily. However, voltage magnitude, active power and reactive power measurements are transformed to linear measurements with large node voltage error. To cope with this issue, a linear state estimation under a polar coordinate system is adopted at the first stage to obtain accurate enough complex node voltage, and then nonlinear measurements are transformed to be linear with complex node voltage. At the second stage, linear SE under a rectangular coordinate system can be adopted to satisfy more strict network constraints. The proposed two-stage linear SE is validated on balanced 14, 33, 70,84, 119, 135 nodes network and IEEE 13, 34, 37,123 unbalanced test feeders.
Effects of Physical Activity and Exercise on Women’s Bone Health
Authors: Troy Karen L. , Mancuso Megan E. , Butler Tiffiny A. , Johnson Joshua E.
Published: March 2018

In 2011 over 1.7 million people were hospitalized because of a fragility fracture, and direct costs associated with osteoporosis treatment exceeded 70 billion dollars in the United States. Failure to reach and maintain optimal peak bone mass during adulthood is a critical factor in determining fragility fracture risk later in life. Physical activity is a widely accessible, low cost, and highly modifiable contributor to bone health. Here, we will review the evidence linking exercise and physical activity to bone health in women. Bone structure and quality will be discussed, especially in the context of clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis. We will review the mechanisms governing bone metabolism in the context of physical activity and exercise. Questions such as, when during life is exercise most effective, and what specific types of exercises improve bone health, will be addressed. Finally, we will discuss some emerging areas of research on this topic, and will summarize areas of need and opportunity.
Detection of Pedestrian Flow Using Mobile Devices for Evacuation Guiding in Disaster
Authors: Kitazato Tomoya , Hoshino Miku , Ito Masaki , Sezaki Kaoru ,   Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan,   Center for Spatial Information Science, the University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
Published: March 2018

In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred, killing approximately 20,000 people. Previous research has shown that evacuation start time and evacuation behavior are related to the disaster survival rate: immediate evacuation increases the survival rate and evacuation-disruption caused by traffic congestion decreases it. Therefore, it can be assumed that guiding people to safe locations will increase the survival rate. The detection of the human mobility flow is a key to rescuing more people, because its analysis can help determine the appropriate evacuation routes toward which people should be guided. The objective of our research is to develop a system for detecting the human mobility flows in a disaster scenario. We analyzed the requirements of human mobility flow detection for disaster evacuation guidance. In this paper, we propose a crowd sensing system that uses Bluetooth for recognizing human mobility flows. By detecting Bluetooth devices carried by pedestrians, the congestion degree can be estimated. Further, the devices’ movements can be detected by observing the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) beacons carried by pedestrians. The results of experimental evaluations of these two methods verify their usefulness. Our methods can estimate the congestion degree, as well as the velocity of walking pedestrians.
Los efectos de la crisis en el posicionamiento de las ciudades españolas
Authors: Precedo Ledo Andrés , Míguez Iglesias Alberto
Published: March 2018

Esta investigación tiene por objeto hacer una medición empírica del impacto de la crisis económica (2007-2014) en los cambios de posicionamiento y en la resiliencia de las 22 ciudades españolas con mayor peso demográfico y económico en la fase de salida. Los principales objetivos son cuatro: medir los efectos de la crisis económica y de la burbuja inmobiliaria en los cambios de posicionamiento en el sistema metropolitano; estimar el diferente peso desempeñado por  las iniciativas económicas del sector privado iniciativa privada y las políticas del sector público; evaluar la eficacia de las políticas estratégicas y de marketing urbano en el reposicionamiento de las ciudades; y determinar el perfil emprendedor de la economía urbana como factor de resiliencia y de potenciación del desarrollo urbano.
Analysing proximity to public transport: the role of street network design
Authors: García-Palomares Juan Carlos , Sousa Ribeiro Joao , Gutiérrez Javier , Sá Marques Teresa
Published: March 2018

La proximidad de los hogares y el empleo a las redes de transporte público es un factor clave en el uso final de las mismas. Una de las estrategias más frecuentes para aumentar la proximidad al transporte público es densificar el entorno de las estaciones. Sin embargo, también se pueden generar proximidad en los nuevos desarrollos mediante el diseño de la trama urbana. En este artículo se analiza el impacto del diseño de la trama urbana en la cobertura de la redes de transporte público y en su demanda potencial mediante la comparación de la situación real de la red de Metro de Madrid con cuatro escenarios hipotéticos, que representan diferentes tipos de red viaria: una red irregular de alta densidad; irregular de baja densidad, ortogonal y un viario orientado a la estación. Para ver el efecto de la trama urbana, se mantienen las distribuciones de la población y el empleo constante, de manera que las diferencias entre el escenario real y cada uno de los hipotéticos se explican únicamente por el papel desempeñado por el diseño de la trama urbano. Para medir la magnitud del impacto del diseño de la trama urbana en la proximidad al transporte público se han calculado una serie de indicadores: la superficie de las áreas de cobertura, la población y el empleo cubiertos de acuerdo a las franjas de distancia, la calidad de acceso y la demanda potencial. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que una trama viaria orientada a la estación daría lugar a un aumento sustancial de la población y el empleo en las primeras franjas de distancia, lo que genera un aumento significativo en la demanda potencial del transporte público.
Las fiestas de origen histórico como instrumento para fomentar el turismo en un espacio de frontera del Sureste peninsular
Authors: Morales Yago Francisco José , Martínez Puche Antonio , Martínez Puche Salvador
Published: March 2018

El presente artículo se adentra en las bases conceptuales del turismo cultural que ha evolucionado hacia nuevas modalidades turísticas. También se toman como fundamento para el desarrollo de sus potencialidades los aspectos que rodean a la creatividad (música, desfiles, guerrillas y pólvora, innovación social, trajes) y los atractivos turísticos (patrimonio cultural, historia, gastronomía, participación) en dos casos concretos: las fiestas de Moros y Cristianos en Villena (Alicante) y las fiestas de la Virgen de Yecla (Murcia). Estos municipios fronterizos están unidos por su pasado geohistórico y, actualmente, por rasgos de complementariedad e interacción espacial que pueden contribuir a generar una marca de destino temática o geográfica.
Disputas territoriales en la sabana tropical brasileña (cerrado): los campesinos agroextractivistas y el agronegocio en Maranhão y Tocantins
Authors: Meiners Mandujano Rodrigo , Lemos Alves Vicente Eudes
Published: March 2018

La inserción del agronegocio en el cerrado es sustentada por el proceso histórico de apropiación de tierras por el latifundio y el desarrollo del capitalismo. Este artículo es resultado de una investigación efectuada de marzo de 2011 a julio de 2013 en los estados de Maranhão y Tocantins, Brasil. Los frutos del cerrado poseen un valor trascendental en la reproducción de los modos de vida agroextractivistas. Pero el agronegocio se expande a pesar de que los sujetos hacen frente al proceso a través de estrategias productivas, educativas y políticas, en un contexto socio-ambiental desfavorable.
El proyecto de reforma y ensanche de la villa de Llanes de 1905
Authors: Rato Martín Héctor , Fernández Cuesta Gaspar
Published: March 2018

La redacción de proyectos de ensanche a partir de mediados del siglo XIX fue un hecho habitual en las principales ciudades españolas, pero también tuvo su plasmación en algunos núcleos de menor jerarquía, como en la villa de Llanes. En el presente artículo se presenta el proyecto de ensanche y reforma interior de la población llanisca realizado por el ingeniero Alberto Corral a principios del siglo pasado, describiendo las características del mismo y el proceso de elaboración, así como su legado urbanístico en la villa actual.
Impacto del calentamiento global en la distribución y supervivencia del pinsapo (Serranía de Ronda)
Authors: Gutiérrez Hernández Oliver
Published: March 2018

Tras la retirada de los hielos glaciares del Cuaternario, los abetos se replegaron hacia el norte o ascendieron en altitud hacia las montañas. Escindido del tronco común del abeto primigenio, Abies pinsapo persiste como especie relicta y endémica de la Serranía de Ronda, y una de las reliquias más meridionales de la aciculisilva. En este trabajo, desarrollamos un ensamblaje de modelos de nicho ecológico del pinsapo calibrados con datos actuales y proyectados hasta el horizonte 2100 según los escenarios previstos por el IPCC (AR5) regionalizados para el área de estudio. Nuestros modelos estimaron una drástica reducción de la distribución potencial de la especie en el área de estudio, incluso la desaparición del espacio ecológico del pinsapo en el peor de los escenarios.
Abfração dentária: um enfoque sobre a etiologia e o tratamento restaurador
Authors: Sousa Lindoaldo Xavier de , Cruz José Henrique de Araújo , Melo Waleska Ohana de Souza , Freire Stéphanie Cariry Palhano , Ribeiro Eduardo Dias , Freire Julliana Cariry Palhano
Published: March 2018

Introdução: As lesões cervicais não cariosas apresentam alta prevalência, dentre elas, a abfração demonstra-se em forma de cunha em um ou mais dentes. Objetivo: O presente estudo objetivou analisar os fatores etiológicos da abfração e suas possíveis formas de tratamento. Material e Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados PUBMED, Portal de Periódicos CAPES, SCIELO, BBO, BIREME e LILACS, sem restrição de período e 13 pesquisas científicas foram selecionadas. Resultados: Foi observado que os principais fatores que podem estar presentes e facilitam o aparecimento dessa lesão são: a fricção dente a dente, intensa flexão dentária, associação com substâncias ácidas entre outros. Dentre os materiais restauradores utilizados estão: cimento de ionômero de vidro (CIV), resina composta e amálgama. Conclusão: Conclui-se que os fatores etiológicos devem ser controlados ou removidos no tratamento dessa lesão. E para a restauração, o CIV demonstrou boas propriedades, porém com maior rugosidade superficial. A resina composta apresenta comportamento clínico satisfatório e o amálgama necessita de maior desgaste de estrutura dentária para o preparo da cavidade.Descritores: Terapêutica; Restauração Dentária Permanente; Etiologia.
Satisfação com atendimento e intenção de amamentação de gestantes em uma instituição pública
Authors: Saliba Tânia Adas , Tamanaha Aryane Kame , Rós Denise Toledo , Garbin Cléa Adas Saliba , Moimaz Suzely Adas Saliba
Published: March 2018

Introdução: O atendimento odontológico na gestação foi incluído no pré-natal regular das gestantes, no Sistema Único de Saúde no Brasil, a partir do ano de 2010, sendo a avaliação do serviço prestado de grande importância para melhorar a qualidade do serviço e observar até que ponto os objetivos estabelecidos foram alcançados, de acordo com a perspectiva das bases populacionais às quais se dirige. Objetivo: Verificar a qualidade dos serviços prestados no Programa de Atenção Odontológica à Gestante e a intenção de amamentação das gestantes. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal, retrospectiva, com gestantes que concluíram o tratamento odontológico em instituição pública, no período de 2014 a 2016, em Araçatuba-São Paulo. Foram incluídas 124 gestantes, as quais responderam um questionário de avaliação sobre o serviço prestado e sua intenção de amamentação. Os dados obtidos foram digitados e analisados com auxílio do programa Epi Info 7.2.2 (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Resultados: Das gestantes participantes da pesquisa, classificaram como ótimo 91,13% a apresentação pessoal e atendimento clínico e 91,94% a gentileza, 90,32% sentiram segurança nas orientações recebidas, e 98,38% sentiram-se seguras durante o tratamento. Com relação a amamentação, 76,61% afirmaram que pretendiam amamentar seus bebês. Conclusão: A qualidade do Programa de Atenção Odontológica pode ser considerada satisfatória e grande parte das gestantes possuia intenção de amamentar seu bebê.Descritores: Gestantes; Assistência Odontológica; Pesquisa sobre Serviços de Saúde.
Miastenia Gravis em associação à Dermatomiosite e Doença de Graves: relato de caso
Authors: Cruz Marina Coimbra da , Paiva Gabriel Pina
Published: March 2018

Miastenia Gravis é uma desordem da junção neuromuscular resultante de um processo autoimune, caracterizada por fatigabilidade - fraqueza muscular que piora ao longo do dia e melhora com repouso. O propósito deste trabalho foi relatar um caso clínico de uma paciente com quadro de Miastenia Gravis associado a outras doenças autoimunes – Doença de Graves e Dermatomiosite. Paciente sexo feminino, 12 anos, iniciou quadro de fraqueza proximal, alterações cutâneas e perda ponderal significativa. Investigação diagnóstica demonstrou alterações dos hormônios tireoidianos e dosagem positiva de anticorpo antimicrossomal, levando ao diagnóstico de Doença de Graves, a qual foi tratada com radioiodoterapia. Durante a investigação fora detectada ainda elevação da creatinoquinase, eletroneuromiografia com padrão miopático e biópsia característica de miopatia inflamatória, sendo tratada com prednisona e manteve-se em remissão da doença. Aos 19 anos, paciente foi internada com quadro fraqueza flutuante da musculatura bulbar, e após nova investigação foi diagnosticada com Miastenia Graves através da dosagem positiva para anticorpos antirreceptor de acetilcolina. A tomografia computadorizada de tórax realizada evidenciou imagem sugestiva de timoma, sendo submetida à timectomia. Atualmente, apresenta estabilidade clínica de todas as suas comorbidades. Conclui-se que a associação da Miastenia Gravis a outras doenças autoimunes é frequente, sendo, portanto, recomendada a investigação quando houver suspeita clínica.Descritores: Miastenia Gravis; Dermatomiosite; Doença de Graves; Doenças Autoimunes.
Features of the Proline Synthesis of Pea Seedlings in Depend of Salt and Hyperthermia Treatment Coupled with Ionizing Radiation
Authors: NESTERENKO Olena , RASHYDOV Namik
Published: March 2018

The
proline is an important amino acid that takes part on live cell protection as
well as adaptation processes to adverse environment stress factors. The effects
of ionizing radiation coupled with salinity or hyperthermia stress factors on
pea seedlings were investigated. Different growth reactions and free proline
content in root of the Pisum sativum L.
seedlings for all treatments were evaluated. The received results of growth
parameters show that some doses of ionizing radiation assists to plants in
resistance to salt and temperature stressors, however this resistance is
short-term. Deviation of plants reactions from additive effect to synergism or
antagonism that can represent crosstalk of signal system was observed. This
work proves that concentration of proline depends of stressors kind, their
combinations and doses. The free proline level is a result of opposite
processes of its synthesis and destruction, release and binding. The
quantification of this amino acid is useful to assess the physiological status
of signal systems crosstalk and more generally to understand stress tolerance
of plants.
Volatile fatty acids build-up and its effect on E. coli inactivation during excreta stabilisation in single-stage and two-stage systems
Authors: Riungu Joy , Ronteltap Mariska , van Lier Jules B.
Published: March 2018

Digestion and co-digestion of faecal matter collected from urine diverting dehydrating toilet faeces (UDDT-F) and mixed organic market waste (OMW) was studied in single stage pilot scale mesophilic plug-flow anaerobic reactors at UDDT-F:OMW ratios 4:1 and 1:0. Escherichia coli inactivation and volatile fatty acids (VFA) build-up was monitored at sampling points located along the reactor profile. When applying UDDT-F:OMW ratio of 4:1 at 12% total solids (TS), E. coli inactivation achieved was 2.3 log times higher than that achieved in UDDT-F:OMW ratio of 1:0. In subsequent trials, a two-stage reactor was researched, applying a UDDT-F:OMW ratio of 4:1 and 10 or 12% TS slurry concentrations. Highest VFA concentrations of 16.3 ± 1.3 g/L were obtained at a pH of 4.9 in the hydrolysis/acidogenesis reactor, applying a UDDT-F:OMW ratio of 4:1 and 12% TS, corresponding to a non-dissociated (ND)-VFA concentration of 6.9 ± 2.0 g/L. The corresponding decay rate reached a value of 1.6 per day. In the subsequent methanogenic plug-flow reactor, a decay rate of 1.1 per day was attained within the first third part of the reactor length, which declined to 0.6 per day within the last third part of the reactor length. Results show that a two-stage system is an efficient way to enhance pathogen inactivation during anaerobic digestion.
Morfo-Anatomia de Folhas de Apeiba tibourbou Aubl. Malvaceae
Authors: Barros Marilda da Conceição Ribeiro , Schliewe Marcos Augusto , Paula José Realino de
Published: March 2018

Apeiba tibourbou Aubl. – Malvaceae é uma árvore, conhecida por escova de macaco, encontrada nostrópicos (América Central e Sul), em florestas, preferencialmente matas e capoeiras. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar estudo morfo-anatômico de folhas desta espécie. Amostras de ramos férteis foram coletadas de indivíduos, nativos (Serra Dourada – Mossâmedes, Go.) e cultivados (Goiânia, GO.) no Instituto do Trópico Subúmido (ITS) – PUC Goiás. Realizaram-se cortes à mão livre e o destacamento da epiderme. Analisou o revestimento epidérmico, a organização do mesofilo e do sistema vascular. O pecíolo varia sua estrutura anatômica: região proximal contorno elíptico, mediana circular e distal plano convexo. A epiderme é unisseriada com células de formatos variados e contornos retilíneos. O sistema vascular é do tipo colateral e bicolateral. O mesofilo é dorsiventral com células coletoras, idioblastos com drusas, cavidades e canais mucilaginosos.
Chemical characterization and bioprospecting of cashew tree polyssacharide of Brazilian Cerrado (Anacardium othonianum Rizz.), Anarcadiaceae
Authors: Silva Thâmara Machado , Souza Eli Regina Barboza , De Paula Joelma Abadia Marciano , Caramori Samantha Salomão , Borges Leonardo Luiz
Published: March 2018

The use of biodegradable polymers arouses great biotechnological interest because their chemical composition favors the interaction with biological systems, allowing applications in health and environment besides are easily decomposed. This work presents the first effort of extraction, characterization and proposition of the polysaccharide of Anacardium othonianum Rizz. (PEJU-GO) as material with potential for biotechnological applications. Based on scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectra and thermogravimetric analysis, the polysaccharide of A. othonianum Rizz. is a microporous structure, with numerous intramolecular interactions due to the presence of polar groups that give the material great thermal stability. In addition to the thin layer chromatographic data, the analysis of the chemical composition demonstrates the existence of a galactomannan type structure, with low protein content. The presence of chalcones and flavonoid compounds were also detected. The polysaccharide was able to immobilize Horseradish peroxidase with 75% efficiency over an extended pH range and presented storage and operational stabilities.
Estudo da Percepção Ambiental dos Moradores do Município de Pains sobre o Parque Natural Municipal Dona Ziza
Authors: Silva Lorena Lorrayne da , Teixeira Catarina
Published: March 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a percepção ambiental dos moradores de Pains sobre o Parque Municipal Dona Ziza. Verificou-se também o uso do espaço do parque pelos seus visitantes, identificou-se a conduta ambiental dos mesmos e, por fim, foram discutidos os pontos positivos e negativos encontrados no parque. Para realizar esta pesquisa, foram aplicados questionários aos moradores do município de Pains, MG. Foi realizado a Análise de Conteúdo nos dados coletados que mostrou a percepção ambiental dos moradores, no qual poderá fornecer subsídios para a conservação e sustentabilidade do parque. Espaços como o Parque Dona Ziza são importantes áreas de lazer e por outro lado, necessita de manutenção constante de seus equipamentos bem como cumprir sua função promovendo atividades de educação ambiental aos seus frequentadores.
Aproveitamento de Água de Chuva em unidades Educacionais do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
Authors: Amaral Xaila Sant Anna , Dantas Ceres Virgínia Da Costa , Felipe Neto Carlos Antonio Lira , Andrade Neto Cícero Onofre de , Araújo André Luís Calado
Published: March 2018

Com este estudo objetivou-se avaliar os sistemas de aproveitamento de água de chuva em unidades educacionais do Rio Grande do Norte. Inicialmente, foi realizado um levantamento de informações sobre os sistemas de aproveitamento de água de chuva dos campi do IFRN. Em seguida, os campi foram visitados para validação das informações colhidas e verificação de outros elementos pertinentes (áreas da superfície de captação, tipos e volumes de reservatórios, estado físico das instalações, condições operacionais e destino da água armazenada). Posteriormente, 4 unidades educacionais foram selecionadas e monitoradas mensalmente entre março e setembro de 2014 a fim de caracterizar a água de chuva armazenada, físico-química e microbiologicamente. Os resultados revelam que a água armazenada apresentou qualidade compatível para irrigação de áreas verdes, apesar de descuidos operacionais e sanitários. Conclui-se que sistemas de captação e armazenamento podem compatibilizar o uso racional, eficiente e sanitário da água de chuva no Semiárido brasileiro.
Wytyczne Stolicy Apostolskiej dotyczące zarządzania dobrami w instytutach życia konsekrowanego i w stowarzyszeniach życia apostolskiego
Authors: KALETA PAWEŁ
Published: March 2018

Przedmiotem artykułu jest list okólny Kongregacji ds. Instytutów Życia Konsekrowanego i Stowarzyszeń Życia Apostolskiego noszący tytuł Wytyczne dotyczące zarządzania majątkiem instytutów życia konsekrowanego i stowarzyszeń życia apostolskiego. Autor podkreśla, że list okólny jest odzwierciedleniem trudności w zarządzaniu i wskazanie pomocnych wytycznych.  W liście nie wszystkie zostały podjęte aspekty zarządzania, skupiono się raczej na wytycznych, które mają pomóc w zarządzaniu dobrami kościelnymi.  Istotnym znaczeniem w zarządzaniu dobrami zakonnymi jest transparentność sprawozdań oraz wierność charyzmatowi zakonnemu w zarządzaniu. Postulat transparentności ma podnieść wiarygodność w realizacji misji instytutu. Innym, równie ważnym, zagadnieniem jest integralność finansów i kolegialność w podejmowaniu decyzji. Dlatego w sytuacjach zawiłych Kongregacja sugeruje przeprowadzenie konsultacji ze świeckimi specjalistami, oraz z innymi członkami instytutów.Ciekawym spostrzeżeniem jest konstrukcja listu okólnego, który na wstępie i w zakończeniu Kongregacja odwołuje się do formacji w wymiarze ekonomicznym.
Metal-based Nanoparticles as Conductive Mediators in Electrochemical Sensors: A Mini Review
Authors: Karimi-Maleh Hassan , Karimi Fatemeh , FallahShojaei Abdollah , Tabatabaeian Khalil , Arshadi Mohammad , Rezapour Morteza
Published: March 2018

Background:

Modified electrodes are a new approach to improving the characteristics of the electrochemical sensors. The high conductivity and low charge transfer resistance are the major properties of new mediators for improving electrochemical sensors. Metal-based nanoparticles showed good electrical conductivity and can be selected as the suitbale mediator for modified electrodes.

Objective:

Recently, metal-based nanoparticles, such as Au nanoparticle, TiO2 nanoparticle, Fe3O4 nanoparticle and etc. were suggested as the suitable mediator for modification of solid electrodes. The high surface area and low charge transfer resistance of metal-based nanoparticles, suggested the exceptional intermediate in the electrochemical sensors. Here, we tried to consider these exceptional effects through reviewing some of the recently published works.
Recent Advances in Biosensors Based Nanostructure for Pharmaceutical Analysis
Authors: Pourbasheer Eslam , Azari Zhila , Ganjali Mohammad Reza
Published: March 2018

Background:

The development of novel nanostructures for pharmaceutical analysis has received great attention. Biosensors are a class of analytical techniques competent in the rapid quantification of drugs. Recently, the nanostructures have been applied for modification of biosensors.

Objective:

The goal of the present study is to review novel nanostructures for pharmaceutical analysis by biosensors.

Method:

In this review, the application of different biosensors was extensively discussed.

Results:

Biosensors based nanostructures are a powerful alternative to conventional analytical techniques, enabling highly sensitive, real-time, and high-frequency monitoring of drugs without extensive sample preparation. Several examples of their application have been reported.

Conclusion:

The present paper reviews the recent advances on the pharmaceutical analysis of biosensor based nanostructures.
Workability, Setting Time and Strength of High-Strength Concrete Containing High Volume of Palm Oil Fuel Ash
Authors: Zeyad A.M. , Tayeh Bassam A. , Saba Abdalla M. , Johari M.A. Megat
Published: March 2018

Introduction:

Palm oil fuel ash in two various forms-ground (GPOFA) by heat-treated carbon-free ultrafine of a median particle size of 2 μm (UPOFA) were utilized to produce high strength concretes (HSC-GPOFA (HSCgx), HSC-UPOFA (HSCux), and HSC-OPC) at different levels ordinary Portland cement (OPC) partial replacements (x) of 20, 40 and 60%.

Methods:

The workability (slump, slump loss, and compacting factor), initial and final setting times and strength in both forms of concrete were investigated.

Results and Conclusion:

The results showed that HSCu had improved physical properties and chemical compositions, extended setting times, enhanced workability, better strength, and enhanced workability retention compared to HSCg and HSC-OPC. Further, POFA carbon content negatively influenced the workability and setting time, while its specific gravity had a positive influence due to the enhancement of paste volume and particles lubrication effects. However, carbon content and surface areas of POFA did not significantly influence the compressive strength of HSC at the level of partial OPC substitution not exceeding 40%.
Cervicothoracic Lordosis Can Influence Outcome After Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Authors: Brasil Albert Vincent Berthier , Fruett da Costa Pablo Ramon , Vial Antonio Delacy Martini , Barcellos Gabriel da Costa , Zauk Eduardo Balverdu , Worm Paulo Valdeci , Ferreira Marcelo Paglioli , Ferreira Nelson Pires
Published: March 2018

Background:

Previous studies on the correlation between cervical sagittal balance with improvement in quality of life showed significant results only for parameters of the anterior translation of the cervical spine (such as C2-C7 SVA).

Objective:

We test whether a new parameter,cervicothoracic lordosis, can predict clinical success in this type of surgery.

Methods:

The focused group involved patients who underwent surgical treatment of cervical degenerative disk disease by the posterior approach, due to myelopathy, radiculopathy or a combination of both. Neurologic deficit was measured before and after surgery with the Nurick Scale, postoperative quality of life, physical and mental components of SF-36 and NDI. Cervicothoracic lordosis and various sagittal balance parameters were also measured. Cervicothoracic lordosis was defined as the angle between: a) the line between the centroid of C2 and the centroid of C7; b) the line between the centroid of C7 and the centroid of T6. Correlations between postoperative quality of life and sagittal parameters were calculated.

Results:

Twenty-nine patients between 27 and 78 years old were evaluated. Surgery types were simple decompression (laminectomy or laminoforaminotomy) (3 patients), laminoplasty (4 patients) and laminectomy with fusion in 22 patients. Significant correlations were found for C2-C7 SVA and cervicothoracic lordosis. C2-C7 SVA correlated negatively with MCS (r=-0.445, p=0.026) and PCS (r=-0.405, p=0.045). Cervicothoracic lordosis correlated positively with MCS (r=0.554, p= 0.004) and PCS (r=0.462, p=0.020) and negatively with NDI (r=-0.416, p=0.031).

Conclusion:

The parametercervicothoracic lordosiscorrelates with improvement of quality life after surgery for cervical degenerative disk disease by the posterior approach.
The Value of Phenotypes in Knee Osteoarthritis Research
Authors: Nelson Fred R T
Published: March 2018

Background:

Over the past decade, phenotypes have been used to help categorize knee osteoarthritis patients relative to being subject to disease, disease progression, and treatment response. A review of potential phenotype selection is now appropriate. The appeal of using phenotypes is that they most rely on simple physical examination, clinically routine imaging, and demographics. The purpose of this review is to describe the panoply of phenotypes that can be potentially used in osteoarthritis research.

Methods:

A search of PubMed was used singularly to review the literature on knee osteoarthritis phenotypes.

Results:

Four phenotype assembly groups were based on physical features and noninvasive imaging. Demographics included metabolic syndrome (dyslipidemia, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes). Mechanical characteristics included joint morphology, alignment, the effect of injury, and past and present history. Associated musculoskeletal disorder characteristics included multiple joint involvement, spine disorders, neuromuscular diseases, and osteoporosis. With the knee as an organ, tissue characteristics were used to focus on synovium, meniscus, articular cartilage, patella fat pad, bone sclerosis, bone cysts, and location of pain.

Discussion:

Many of these phenotype clusters require further validation studies. There is special emphasis on knee osteoarthritis phenotypes due to its predominance in osteoarthritic disorders and the variety of tissues in that joint. More research will be required to determine the most productive phenotypes for future studies.

Conclusion:

The selection and assignment of phenotypes will take on an increasing role in osteoarthritis research in the future.
MENGKAJI KEMBALI POSISI KORBAN KEJAHATAN DALAM SISTEM PERADILAN PIDANA
Authors: Yulia Rena
Published: March 2018

Victims of crime is the one suffer either a bodily injury or a mental injury, or both of them in a crime. At the moment, the legal tratment of the victims of crime is not worth the legal treatment of the offender. The victims tend to be left behind in the law enforcement process as the victims cannot be directly involved in the judicial process to defent their rights. The state through the general prosecutor, took charge of such rights. The prosecution to represent the victims in the judicial process and provide protection interests of the victim. Korban kejahatan merupakan pihak yang menderita kerugian baik secara fisik, psikis maupun materiil ketika terjadi sebuah kejahatan. Namun perlindungan hukum terhadap korban kejahatan tidak sebanding dengan perlindungan terhadap pelaku. Bahkan korban cenderung menjadi pihak yang terabaikan dalam proses penegakan hukum. Korban tidak dapat menjadi pihak sebagaimana pelaku. Korban tidak terlibat langsung dalam proses peradilan untuk membela hak-haknya. Negara mengambil sebagian hak korban untuk melakukan penuntutan, kemudian menugaskan jaksa penuntut umum untuk melakukan penuntutan. Dengan diserahkannya hak-hak korban dalam penuntutan maka penuntutan yang dilakukan harus melindungi kepentingan korban.
PERBANDINGAN PRAKTIK PRAPERADILAN DAN PEMBENTUKAN HAKIM PEMERIKSA PENDAHULUAN DALAM PERADILAN PIDANA INDONESIA
Authors: Afandi Fachrizal
Published: March 2018

This article aims to identify and analyze the conception and practice of the object pre-trial expansion in Indonesia based on several court verdicts and the second is to compare pretrial in the Code of Criminal Procedure Law that prevail and Preliminary Examining Judge in the draft of Criminal Procedure Code. The research shows that pre-trial authority expansion can be understood as a judicial authority effort to check the investigator or prosecutor in upholding the code of criminal procedure. Hence, when comparing the pretrial procedure and the Preliminary Examining Judge. Tulisan bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis praktik perluasan obyek praperadilan di Indonesia dan melakukan perbandingan praperadilan dalam Kitab Undang-undang Hukum Acara Pidana (KUHAP) dengan HPP dalam rancangan KUHAP. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik perluasan kewenangan praperadilan dapat dipahami sebagai upaya kekuasaan yudisial menguji keabsahan upaya paksa yang dilakukan oleh penyidik. Meskipun demikian, dengan kewenangan yang masih terbatas dan sifatnya yang pasif, praperadilan dipandang kurang efektif dalam mengawasi upaya paksa yang dilakukan aparat penegak hukum.
THE VALUES OF PANCASILA IN BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IN INDONESIA (CASE STUDIES OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND COOPERATION)
Authors: Sulistiowati Mrs , Nurhasan Ismail Mr , Paripurna Mr , Sulastriyono Mr
Published: March 2018

This research was conducted to identify the values of Pancasila in business activities with case studies of cooperation and limited liability company in Indonesia. This research is a socio-legal studies that discuss the relationship values of Pancasila as the nation’s philosophy of life and economic law as the legal basis for the development of business activities in Indonesia. The results showed values of Pancasila very relevant to be applied in business activities, most of which have been accommodated in the laws and regulations governing business activities in Indonesia, but there are also some content of value that has not been accommodated. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi tata nilai Pancasila dalam kegiatan usaha dengan studi kasus koperasi & perseroan terbatas di Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan kajian sosio-legal yang membahas keterkaitan nilai-nilai Pancasila sebagai falsafah hidup bangsa dan hukum ekonomi sebagai landasan bagi pembangunan hukum kegiatan usaha di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai-nilai Pancasila sangat relevan untuk diterapkan dalam kegiatan usaha, yang sebagian besarnya telah diakomodir dalam peraturan perundang-undangan yang mengatur kegiatan usaha di Indonesia, namun terdapat pula beberapa kandungan nilai yang belum terakomodir.
Investigating the Relationship between Dietary Sodium Intake and Severity Levels of Fluid Overload Symptoms in Patients with Heart Failure
Authors: Lee Yi-Wen , Huang Lian-Hua
Published: March 2018

Aim: This study aimed to investigate dietary sodium intake levels and to explore the relationship between those levels and the severity of fluid overload symptoms.

Background: The management of dietary sodium is an important nursing intervention in the care of patients with heart failure stemming from fluid overload. Recommendations for the intake of dietary sodium among heart failure patients were discussed. If a heart failure patient’s dietary sodium intake habits are understood, then the relationship between this intake and fluid overload can be elucidated. This knowledge would be beneficial for nursing intervention in cases of heart failure.

Methods: A total of 98 patients selected from cardiology wards who had a diagnosis of heart failure were enrolled in this study. Their dietary sodium intake level was estimated from a 24-hour urinary sodium excretion analysis. The severity of fluid overload symptoms was assessed using the fluid volume overload symptoms scale.

Results: This study showed that the mean dietary sodium intake for patients with heart failure was 2.49 g/day and that this intake had no correlation with the severity levels of fluid overload symptoms.

Conclusions: Using the patients’ own perceptions of the severity of fluid overload symptoms as a reference, adopting more relaxed sodium dietary intake restrictions may lead patients to have better food consumption habits.
ANALISA DAMPAK PENGEMBANGAN KARIR DAN MOTIVASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DINAS KOPERASI DAN UMKM KABUPATEN KERINCI
Authors: Siswadhi Ferry , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: March 2018

 This research was to determine the effect of carrier development and motivation, on employees work at Dinas Koperasi dan UMKM Kabupaten Kerinci, both in partial and simultant. This research is using likert scale and double linear regression analysis as the analytical methods. The samples that used in this research is about 41 people and it is the population also. The result from this research is carrier development and motivation is significantly had the effect on employees work at Dinas Koperasi dan UMKM Kabupaten kerinci. In conclusion, the company need to improve activities that can educate their employees.

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menganalisis dampak pengembangan karir dan motivasi terhadap kinerja pegawai Dinas Koperasi dan UMKM Kabupaten Kerinci baik secara parsial dan simultan, dan juga untuk mengetahui seberapa besarnya pengaruh secara parsial dan simultan, dengan menggunakan alat analisis Skala Likert dan Analisis Regresi linear berganda, jumlah sampel yang diteliti sebanyak 41 orang yang juga merupakan jumlah seluruh populasi pegawai Dinas Koperasi dan UMKM Kabupaten Kerinci, hasil penelitian yang didapatkan adalah baik secara parsial maupun simultan variable pengembangan karir dan motivasi berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, simpulan yang didapatkan melalui penelitian ini adalah, perlunya peningkatan kegiatan-kegiatan pembinaan bagi pegawai, seperti bimbingan teknik, rapat koordinasi dsb.
PENGARUH PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DAERAH DAN SISTEM AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN DAERAH TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH
Authors: Defitri Siska Yulia
Published: March 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh pengelolaan keuangan daerah dan sistem akuntansi keuangan daerah terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah. Penelitian ini tergolong penelitian kausatif yang dilakukan pada organisasi perangkat daerah di Kota Solok. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan metode survei melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada responden yang berada pada bagian keuangan atau akuntansi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pengelolaan keuangan daerah memiliki hubungan yang positif tetapi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan daerah, sedangkan sistem akuntansi keuangan daerah berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan pemerintah daerah. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa semakin baik sistem akuntansi keuangan daerah maka laporan keuangan yang dihasilkan juga akan semakin meningkat.

This study aims to examine the influence of local financial management and regional financial accounting system to the quality of local government financial statements. This research belongs to causative research conducted at regional apparatus organization in Solok City. Data collection is done by survey method through questionnaires distributed to respondents who are in finance or accounting department. The result of the research shows that the management of regional finance has positive correlation but it has no significant effect to the quality of local financial report, while the financial accounting system has significant effect on the quality of local government financial report. This shows that the better the local financial accounting system, the resulting financial statements will also increase.
ANALISIS KARAKTERISTIK PERUSAHAAN DAN AUDITOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KETERLAMBATAN PENYELESAIAN AUDIT DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP REAKSI INVESTOR
Authors: Sumantri Sumantri , Desiana Desiana , Hendi Hendi
Published: March 2018

Audit delays can be happen in any corporations. Audit delays are determined by the number of days that elapse from the end of auditees’ fiscal years till the date of audit report released. On time information will be quick reaction by investor. It is important to understand factors that influence audit delay since it directly affects the timeliness of financial reporting which is one of the most important qualitative attributes of financial statements. This research uses 534 firms listed in Indonesian Stock Exchanges, which is selected by using purposive sampling method. Those selected firms announced their financial statements during the 2016. Based on the regression result of the research, those selected samples and qualified the selected criteria are 403 samples. The result of the research showed that the company size, audit complexity and industry classification have significant effect on the audit delays. Additional analyze of the research showed that audit delays has significant effect on the abnormal return to predict investor reaction.  

 

Keterlambatan penyelesaian audit dapat terjadi pada setiap perusahaan. Keterlambatan penyelesaian audit ditentukan dari jumlah hari yang berlalu sejak tanggal akhir tahun fiskal auditee hingga tanggal laporan audit diterbitkan. Hal ini penting untuk memahami faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi keterlambatan audit karena berpengaruh langsung terhadap ketepatan waktu pelaporan keuangan yang merupakan salah satu atribut yang terpenting dalam kualitatif laporan keuangan. Penelitian ini menggunakan 534 perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia, yang dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling. Perusahaan yang dipilih melaporkan laporan keuangannya pada tahun 2016. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, sampel yang memenuhi kriteria penelitian adalah 403 sampel. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ukuran perusahaan, kompleksitas audit dan jenis industri berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keterlambatan penyelesaian audit. Analisis tambahan penelitian menunjukkan keterlambatan penyelesaian audit berpengaruh signifikan terhadap abnormal return untuk memprediksi reaksi investor.
FAKTOR – FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU IBU BERSALIN DALAM PEMANFAATAN BPJS DI PUSKESMAS TENAYAN RAYA
Authors: Imelda Sonta
Published: March 2018

Reducing maternal mortality and infant create a government health and welfare programs for the public health sector so that health care can be more affordable by the poor. BPJS health programs is a social insurance program that guarantees health care and the fulfillment of  basic health held in mutual cooperation with periodic charges. The purpose of  the research to determine the factors associated with maternal behavior to use BPJS. Quantitative research with the analytical method, using cross sectional approach maternal subject of the research, by sample size of 90 respondents sampling quota sampling technique. The results showed there is a correlation between economic status pvalue = 0.002, knowledge pvalue = 0.013, the role of the officer pvalue = 0.000 while for education factor pvalue = 0.155 and motivation pvalue = 0.36 there aren’t relationship. Based on the research of the results, it can be concluded that many people can’t take BPJS because of  low economic status, low of  knowledge and the role of the officer is not active. the Suggestions for improved dissemination of  BPJS in the city and rural areas.

Pemerintah membuat pragram untuk menurunkan angka kematian ibu dan bayi untuk kesehatan dan kesejahtraan masyarakat dibidang kesehatan agar pelayanan kesehatan dapat lebih terjangkau oleh masyarakat miskin. Program BPJS kesehatan adalah program jaminan sosial yang menjamin pemeliharaan kesehatan serta pemenuhan dasar kesehatan yang diselenggarakan secara gotong royong dengan iuran berkala,  tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui  faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku ibu bersalin dalam pemanfaatan BPJS. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode analitik, menggunakan  pendekatan cross sectional  subjek yang diteliti ibu bersalin, besarnya sampel 90 responden tehnik pengambilan sampel quota sampling, uji statistik menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara pendidikan pvalue = 0,028,  status ekonomi  pvalue = 0,002, pengetahuan pvalue = 0,013, peran petugas  pvalue = 0,006 dengan perilaku ibu dan dimana tidak ada hubungan motivasi pvalue= 0,356 . Disimpulkan didapat hubungan pendidikan, status ekonomi, Pengetahuan dan peran petugas. Maka disarankan agar petugas BPJS/ tenaga kesehatan ditingkatkan sosialisasi tentang BPJS baik dikota maupun dipedesaan.
PENGARUH LIFE REVIEW THERAPY TERHADAP HARGA DIRI RENDAH LANSIA DI KABUPATEN BUNGO
Authors: Narullita Dewi
Published: March 2018

Every one will experience age, where the elderly will arise changes as a result of the aging process. The aging process will cause both physical, psychosocial and spiritual issues. Psychosocial problems in the elderly one of them is low self-esteem. Low self-esteem problems in the elderly need to be addressed one of them with the action life review therapy. This purpose study is to determine the effect of life review therapy in the elderly who have low self-esteem in Social Home in Bungo Regency. Design of this study is quasi-experimental pretest and posttest with control group. Technic sampling by random sampling technique asignment as many as 40 people and classified into 20 peoples to intervention groups and 20 peoples to control group. The instrument used in this study is the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale. The Analysis of paired t test obtained an average low self-esteem in the intervention group before therapy is given at 17.95 and after therapy is given at 10.20, with p value = 0.000. This results that is a significant difference in low self-esteem after being given a life review therapy in the intervention group. Therapy life review is recommended to overcome low self-esteem of the elderly living in Social Home.

Setiap individu akan mengalami pertambahan usia, dimana lansia akan timbul perubahan-perubahan sebagai akibat proses penuaan. Proses penuaan tersebut akan menyebabkan masalah-masalah baik fisik, psikososial dan spiritual. Masalah psikososial pada lansia salah satunya adalah harga diri rendah.  Masalah harga diri rendah pada lansia perlu diatasi salah satunya dengan tindakanlife review tehrapy. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh life review therapy pada lansia yang mengalami harga diri rendah di PSTW Kab.Bungo. Desain penelitian ini adalah quasi experiment pretest and posttest with control group. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik random sampling asignment yaitu sebanyak 40 orang dan diklasifikasikan menjadi 20 orang pada kelompok intervensi dan 20 orang pada kelompok kontrol. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale. Hasil uji paired t test didapatkan rata-rata harga diri rendah pada kelompok intervensi sebelum diberikan terapi sebesar 17,95 dan setelah diberikan terapi sebesar 10,20, dengan nilai p value = 0,000. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan yang bermakna harga diri rendah setelah diberikan terapi life review pada kelompok intervensi. Terapi life review direkomendasikan untuk mengatasi harga diri rendah pada lansia yang tinggal di PSTW