bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Error-consistent segmented contracted all-electron relativistic basis sets of double- and triple-zeta quality for NMR shielding constants
Authors: Franzke Yannick J. , Treß Robert , Pazdera Tobias M. , Weigend Florian
Published: July 2019

We present property-tailored all-electron relativistic Karlsruhe basis sets for the elements hydrogen to radon.
Phase-field modeling of the coupled domain structure and dielectric breakdown evolution in a ferroelectric single crystal
Authors: Cai Ziming , Zhu Chaoqiong , Wang Xiaohui , Li Longtu
Published: July 2019

The coupled evolution of domain structure and dielectric breakdown is simulated via a phase-field model.
Interface design for high energy density polymer nanocomposites
Authors: Luo Hang , Zhou Xuefan , Ellingford Christopher , Zhang Yan , Chen Sheng , Zhou Kechao , Zhang Dou , Bowen Chris R. , Wan Chaoying
Published: July 2019

A detailed overview on interface design and control in polymer based composite dielectrics for energy storage applications.
Ruthenium–arene complexes bearing naphthyl-substituted 1,3-dioxoindan-2-carboxamides ligands for G-quadruplex DNA recognition
Authors: Hager Laura A. , Mokesch Stephan , Kieler Claudia , Alonso-de Castro Silvia , Baier Dina , Roller Alexander , Kandioller Wolfgang , Keppler Bernhard K. , Berger Walter , Salassa Luca , Terenzi Alessio
Published: July 2019

Ru(ii) arene complexes with 1,3-dioxoindan-2-carboxamides ligands bearing pendant naphthyl-groups designed to bind G-quadruplex DNA structures by both stacking and coordinating interactions.
Auriferous alkynylselenolatoalkylidynes
Authors: Frogley Benjamin J. , Hill Anthony F. , Onn Chee S.
Published: July 2019

Gold plating carbynes – The incorporation of gold(i) centres, either terminal or bridging, into alkynylselenolatocarbynes provides models for how such metallated carbon-wires might bind to metal surfaces.
Novel strategies for synthesizing energetic materials based on BTO with improved performances
Authors: Zhang Jinhao , Jin Bo , Peng Rufang , Niu Chunhuan , Xiao Lipengcheng , Guo Zhicheng , Zhang Qingchun
Published: July 2019

Synthesizing energetic materials based on BTO with improved performances by hydrogen bond theory and co-crystallization.
Assessing indoor gas phase oxidation capacity through real-time measurements of HONO and NOxin Guangzhou, China
Authors: Liu Jiangping , Li Sheng , Zeng Jiafa , Mekic Majda , Yu Zhujun , Zhou Wentao , Loisel Gwendal , Gandolfo Adrien , Song Wei , Wang Xinming , Zhou Zhen , Herrmann Hartmut , Li Xue , Gligorovski Sasho
Published: July 2019

The photolysis of nitrous acid (HONO) is the main initiation source of hydroxyl radical (OH) which in turn is the main oxidant controlling the oxidation capacity of the indoor atmosphere.
Preparation of 5-methylfurfural from starch in one step by iodide mediated metal-free hydrogenolysis
Authors: Peng Yang , Li Xianghua , Gao Tian , Li Teng , Yang Weiran
Published: July 2019

Starch is available in large quantities and at cheap price, especially that from stale rice, root and tuber crops, etc. A metal-free approach to convert starch to 5-methylfurfural using HCl, NaI and H2 in a biphasic solvent system has been developed.
A champagne inspired dual chain-responsive thrombolytic drug release platform based on black phosphorus nanosheets for accelerated thrombolysis
Authors: Ding Xingwei , Hong Can , Zhang Guoliang , Liu Jiaqi , Ouyang Huan , Wang Manyu , Dong Lina , Zhang Wei , Xin Hongbo , Wang Xiaolei
Published: July 2019

A novel dual chain-responsive thrombolytic drug delivery nanoplatform based on black phosphorus nanosheets was designed for thrombolysis.
Antimicrobial activities of self-assembled copper(ii), nickel(ii), and cobalt(iii) complexes combined with crystallographic, spectroscopic, DFT calculations and Hirshfeld surfaces analyses
Authors: Chai Lan-Qin , Zhou Ling , Zhang Hong-Bin , Mao Kuan-Hao , Zhang Hong-Song
Published: July 2019

Three 2-D and 3-D Cu(ii), Ni(ii), and Co(iii) complexes were obtained by reaction of HL1 with different metal salts. The complexes were characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography and spectroscopic methods, as well as Hirshfeld surface analysis and DFT studies.
Cu/Cu2O/rGO nanocomposites: solid-state self-reduction synthesis and catalytic activity for p-nitrophenol reduction
Authors: Xie Yuehong , Liu Baolin , Li Yizhao , Chen Zixi , Cao Yali , Jia Dianzeng
Published: July 2019

Cu/Cu2O/rGO nanocomposites were produced via a solid-state self-reduction route with high catalytic performance for 4-NP reduction.
Perylene diimide-based cathode interfacial materials: adjustable molecular structures and conformation, optimized film morphology, and much improved performance of non-fullerene polymer solar cells
Authors: Li Yaqin , Han Mengmeng , Yang Wenli , Guo Jing , Chang Kai , Wang Jiaqiang , Min Jie , Li Qianqian , Li Zhen
Published: July 2019

Through the regulation of PDI derivatives, the optimized photovoltaic performance was achieved by the adjustable molecular packing and film morphology.
Removal of Hg(ii) in aqueous solutions through physical and chemical adsorption principles
Authors: Xia Mengdan , Chen Zhixin , Li Yao , Li Chuanhua , Ahmad Nasir M. , Cheema Waqas A. , Zhu Shenmin
Published: July 2019

Adsorption has been the focus of research on the treatment of heavy metal mercury pollution since it is among the most toxic heavy metals in existence.
Hollow Cu-doped NiO microspheres as anode materials with enhanced lithium storage performance
Authors: Hu Qiwen , Li Wenyao , Abouelamaiem Dina Ibrahim , Xu Chaoting , Jiang Haishun , Han Weihua , He Guanjie
Published: July 2019

Doping is an effective way to optimize the properties of electrode material. Here hollow Cu-doped NiO microspheres were obtainedviahydrothermal way, which exerts prominent initial capacity and better rate capability as anode materials.
Confined growth of MoSe2 nanosheets in N-doped carbon shell with hierarchical porous structure for efficient hydrogen evolution
Authors: Cao Zhiqian , Hu Haibo , Wu Mingzai , Tu Chuanjun , Zhang Dawei , Wu Zongquan
Published: July 2019

Construction of a reasonable composite architecture to enhance the robustness, alleviate the aggregation, and simultaneously improve the intrinsic poor conductivity is the key to realizing the synthesis of highly efficient noble-metal-free MoSe2-based electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
A review on recent developments and challenges of cathode materials for rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries
Authors: Selvakumaran Dinesh , Pan Anqiang , Liang Shuquan , Cao Guozhong
Published: July 2019

This review highlights the recent developments of cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, which are cost effective and have good safety.
Improved electrochemical performances of MOF-derived Ni–Co layered double hydroxide complexes using distinctive hollow-in-hollow structures
Authors: Lee Gyeongseop , Na Wonjoo , Kim Jungwon , Lee Seungae , Jang Jyongsik
Published: July 2019

A novel hollow-in-hollow structure is fabricated by distributing ZIF-67-derived hollow Ni–Co layered double hydroxides on hollow carbon sphere shells.
Construction of multilayer films with bactericidal and long-term antitumor drug release properties as a non-vascular stent coating for therapy in obstruction
Authors: Xu Xiao-yan , Chen Yan-fang , Tan Qing-gang , Chen Zhi-jie , Li Yan , Wu Wen-guang , Wang Xue-feng , Liu Ying-bin
Published: July 2019

An antibacterial and antitumor coating for non-vascular stent was constructed via the layer-by-layer electrostatic self-assembly method.
Le théâtre, une méthode pédagogique au profil du changement de comportement dans les soins : Revue systématique de la littérature
Authors: Mabakutuvangilanga-Ntela Simon-Decap , Ishoso Katwashi Daniel , Ahouah Mathieu , Tshimungu Kandolo Félicien , Rothan Tondeur Monique , Margat Aurore
Published: July 2019

Introduction :L’utilisation des arts comme méthode de changement des comportements dans les soins est d’actualité. Cette revue systématique de la littérature vise à comprendre les effets des interventions théâtrales sur le changement de comportement en matière de santé.Méthode :La stratégie de recherche consistait à répertorier les articles traitant des interventions théâtrales dans le cadre de maladies chroniques dans sept bases de données bibliographiques (Medline, Cochrane, Cairn, Eric, Isidore, Base santé Psy et CINAHL) à partir de la combinaison de mots clés. La qualité des articles inclus a été évaluée à travers la double expertise, et une autoévaluation de la revue systématique a été réalisée en respectant les principes décrits dans la grille AMSTAR 2.Résultats :619 articles ont été identifiés sur l’ensemble des bases de données, parmi lesquels, 23 ont été retenus. Il s’agissait des études interventionnelles publiées en anglais entre 1988 et 2017 sur les maladies chroniques. Les résultats qualitatifs révèlent que l’utilisation du théâtre génère des effets positifs sur l’amélioration : des connaissances, des compétences, de l’interaction soignant-patient-famille, du rappel de souvenirs, de la prise de conscience de soi, de la qualité de vie et des déficits sociaux.Conclusion :Le théâtre reste une stratégie prometteuse dans le cadre de l’éducation thérapeutique des patients et peut être encouragée afin de favoriser le changement de comportement.
Integrierte Versorgung – Lebensqualität und Patientenzufriedenheit im Rahmen der Integrativen Versorgung
Authors: Fietz Cornelia
Published: July 2019

Die Integrierte Versorgung Gesundes Kinzigtal (IVGK) gilt als Referenzmodell der Integrierten Versorgung in Deutschland. Neben der Gesundheit der Versicherten sollen auch die Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit ihrer Versorgung verbessert werden. Im Hinblick auf patientenrelevante Outcomes und Kosten ist das Modell hinreichend evaluiert. Eine Trendstudie erhebt nun erstmals Daten zur gesundheitsbezogenen Lebensqualität und Zufriedenheit der IVGK-Versicherten.
Präferenzbasierte Analyse – Welchen „Wert“ haben Freizeit und unbezahlte Arbeit?
Authors: Thiem Helena
Published: July 2019

Gesundheitsökonomische Evaluationen dienen einer sinnvollen Ressourcenallokation. Dabei wird die aus Sicht des Patienten durch eine Krankheit verloren gegangene Zeit für unbezahlte Arbeit und Freizeitaktivitäten häufig nur unzureichend berücksichtigt. Verbooy et al. untersuchen den monetären Wert unbezahlter Arbeit und Freizeit, um eine Einbeziehung von Patientenzeit in wirtschaftliche Analysen aus gesellschaftlicher Perspektive zu ermöglichen.
Kosten-Effektivitäts-Analyse – Hat eine mangelnde Therapietreue Auswirkungen auf die Kosteneffektivität der Behandlung von Gicht?
Authors: Thiem Helena
Published: July 2019

Die Purin-Stoffwechselstörung Gicht ist eine schmerzhafte Erkrankung, die in den Industrieländern relativ häufig vorkommt. Sie verläuft in Schüben und kann zu schweren Schäden der Nieren und im Bereich der Gelenke führen. Die Autoren um Hill-McManus et al. untersuchen den Einfluss der Therapietreue bei unterschiedlichen Therapiealternativen auf die Kosteneffektivität der Gicht-Behandlung.
Losing Track of Lipids in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: Towards Individualized Patient Care
Authors: Heyden Josine C. van der , Birnie Erwin , Bovenberg Sarah A. , Dekker Pim , Veeze Henk J. , Mul Dick , Aanstoot Henk-Jan
Published: July 2019

Aim To assess 1) the prevalence of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) changing from low-risk into borderline-high-risk lipid levels or from borderline-high-risk into high-risk lipid levels (‘lose track of lipids’) and 2) the power of a risk score including the determinants HbA1c, body mass index (BMI), gender, age, diabetes duration and ethnicity in predicting which patients lose track of lipids.

Methods 651 children and adolescents with T1D were included in this longitudinal retrospective cohort study. Lipid dynamics and the impact of the risk score on losing track of lipids were evaluated. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to estimate screening intervals.

Results 31–43% percent of the patients had lost track of one or more lipids at the next lipid measurement. This happened more frequently in patients with a low-risk lipid level at start. Depending on the lipid parameter, 5% of patients with low-risk lipid levels lost track of lipids after 13–23 months. The risk score based on concomitant information on the determinants was moderately able to predict which patients would lose track of lipids on the short term.

Conclusions A considerable number of children and adolescents with T1D loses track of lipids and does so within a 2-year screening interval. The predictive power of a risk score including age, BMI, gender, HbA1c, diabetes duration and ethnicity is only moderate. Future research should focus on another approach to the determinants used in this study or other determinants predictive of losing track of lipids on the short term.
Association between Vertebral Artery Hypoplasia and Vertebral Artery Aneurysms: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Harati Ali , Zeh Dominik , Rohde Stefan , Schultheiß Rolf , Schmieder Kirsten , Hernesniemi Juha
Published: July 2019

Background The aim of this retrospective case-control study was to determine the association of vertebral artery hypoplasia (VAH) and other anatomical variants with saccular vertebral artery posterior inferior cerebellar artery (VA-PICA) aneurysms.

Methods The frequency of VAH, vertebral artery (VA) atresia, VA aplasia, and PICA aplasia was analyzed using computed tomography (CT) angiography in 64 patients with VA-PICA aneurysms (43 ruptured and 21 unruptured) and compared with 128 age- and sex-matched controls. Logistic regression was performed to identify independent risk factors for aneurysm formation.

Results Univariate analysis showed that patients with VA-PICA aneurysms had a significantly higher frequency of VAH (53% versus 17%; odds ratio [OR] 4.8; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.4–9.4; p < 0.0001) and VA aplasia (14% versus 1%; OR 20.8; 95% CI, 2.5–168.0; p = 0.004) compared with controls. VA-PICA aneurysms are detected significantly more often in the dominant VA, which is contralateral to VAH. Other anatomical variants are not related to aneurysm formation.

Conclusions VAH and VA aplasia are potential risk factors for VA-PICA aneurysms. Altered hemodynamics caused by VAH may result in intracranial aneurysm formation. Additional research should clarify the pathophysiologic association of VAH, VA aplasia, or vascular occlusion with arteriosclerosis and intracranial aneurysm formation.
The conflict about the 1940 Katyn’ massacre and the 2010 declaration of the Russian State Duma
Authors: Weiss Daniel
Published: July 2019

The execution of 22,000 Polish officers and intellectuals in the forests of Katyn’ in 1940 constituted a stumbling block for the relations between the two countries for several decades. Although the investigation conducted by the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office (1991–2004) already confirmed Soviet responsibility for the crime, Russia refused to recognize the massacre as a war crime or genocide and was not willing to declassify the Russian archive materials and to express a posthumous rehabilitation of the victims. On March 22, 2005, the Polish Sejm protested against this stance by requesting that the Russian side provide access to the Katyn’ files. In April 2012, the European Court of Human Rights recognized the Katyn’ massacre as a war crime. In the meantime, the Russian resistance had weakened: 67 out of a total of 183 volumes of the criminal case were transferred to Poland, and Andrzej Wajda’s film about the Katyn’ crime was shown on Russian television in 2007. After the official expressions of regret pronounced by Gorbačev, El’cin and Putin, the Duma eventually approved a resolution that blamed Stalin and the NKVD for the crime (November 26, 2010).

Besides the historical and legal background, the article is devoted to the analysis of this debate as well as its Polish forerunners and subsequent reactions. Special attention is given to the position of the Communist Duma fraction, which kept denying any Soviet guilt. Moreover, the role of historical (counter)arguments and quotations is examined in detail. Based on a speech-act theoretical approach, the study finally gives a negative answer to the question whether the Russian government and/or parliament have ever delivered a full-fledged apology for the Katyn’ massacres.
Delegitimization strategies in Czech parliamentary discourse
Authors: Berrocal Martina
Published: July 2019

Parliamentary debates are characterized by constant conflict of opposing discourses in the struggle for positions, resources and political power. This rhetorical conflict, which is often more performed than real, aims, among others, to undermine the image of the political rivals and to question their professional, political and moral legitimation.

From the theoretical perspective, the questioning of identities and the face-threats are essential to this practice. They concern not only the individual face-threats, but the verbal attacks target frequently qualities related to the group-face (Spencer-Oatey 2009). However, these face threats form part of the parliamentary performance (staging) and the political rivals, unlike in the everyday interaction, seldom take a real offence which could seriously harm the interpersonal or intergroup relations (cf. Harris 2001: 468).

The research is conducted applying the pragma-rhetorical approach to parliamentary discourse which have proved useful in several studies of parliamentary discourse (Ilie 2003, 2010a, b, Ionescu-Ruxăndoiu 2010, 2012). However, some structual levels had to be added to Ilie’s approach in order to use its whole potential and convey the interplay of the different discourse levels in the parliamentary talk. By this endeavour, the approaches of Klein (1998) und Blas-Arroyo (Blas-Arroyo 2011) were also helpful.

This article aims to list delegitimization strategies used in the Czech Parliament. The main focus is on the strategies by which the fellow MPs are accused of lying, clientelismus or by which their moral and intelectual capabilities are put in question.
Under One Sun?
Authors: Salamurović Aleksandra
Published: July 2019

The present chapter examines the semiotic transformation of the cognitive model nation as communicated and discursively constructed in commemorative and jubilee speeches concerning the wider context of the 20th Anniversary of Independence in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). Theoretically, it draws on the socio-cognitive approach to collective identity and cognitive pragmatics. The methodological framework is based both on quantitative (using corpus linguistics tools) and qualitative analysis. We focused especially on the use of the metonymy “Macedonia”, which is the most frequent term in analysed speeches. Polysemous referentiality and accompanied semiotic events induce, from the point of view of cognitive pragmatics, great contextual effects of this metonymy. Furthermore, ethnonyms, syntactic structures and argumentation patterns are analysed in order to test the hypothesis of discursively erased distinction between different ethnic groups. Finally, the analysis considers possible differentiations caused by participants involved in practices around text, i.e. political figures delivering jubilee speeches.
A socio-semiotic approach to the personal pronominal system in Brazilian Portuguese
Authors: Rector Monica , Amorim Marcelo da Silva
Published: July 2019

In this chapter, we analyse how the personal pronouns in the Portuguese language system have evolved from a basic prescriptive use recommended by the grammar handbooks to a more complex and fluent performance by its more than 250 million Lusophone speakers, adapting to their particular differences and needs. The main focus is on the Brazilian Portuguese and how the non-traditional implementation of a differentiated personal pronoun system in Brazil abides by linguistic, social, and cultural laws, establishing new forms and usages toward fulfilling meaningful demands in Brazilian society.
Forms and functions of French personal pronouns in social interactions and literary texts
Authors: Bouissac Paul
Published: July 2019

The morphology and grammatical functions of French personal pronouns are first introduced with reference to their Latin origin in the context of the Indo-European language family. Considering that the forms of personal pronouns are necessarily grounded in the preliterate emergence of language and that the metalinguistic characterization of their grammatical functions glosses over their signalling values as spatial or territorial markers, this chapter endeavours to probe the ways in which these pronouns not only reflect but also, more importantly create or enforce social structures in learning and acculturation processes. From this point of view, personal pronouns in their contexts of use can be considered as speech acts in as much as they create equality of status, intimacy, bonding, or dominance, and can transform any of these kinds of relations into one another. Evidence is drawn from personal experience in the form of revealing anecdotes and from the use of the social and interpersonal power of pronouns in literary texts that purport to portray face-to-face and epistolary interactions.
Pronouns in an 18th century Chinese novel
Authors: Lee Cher Leng
Published: July 2019

The Chinese language has a five-thousand-year history, and one can track the evolution of pronouns from historical to contemporary texts. Some historical Chinese pronouns constitute complex systems. In Chinese, address systems are a more obvious indicator of politeness (Kádár 2007). However, the subtle use of pronouns in Chinese to show (im)politeness has gone quite unnoticed. In the 18th Century novel Dream of the Red Chamber, one needs to understand the social dynamics of the contexts in which the pronouns are used to know why plural pronouns are used to refer to single referents and second-person and third-person singular pronouns are used to refer to more than one referents.

The novel features the complex social hierarchy within an influential family where each person is mindful of his position in the web of social strata. Therefore, it is vital to understand the social hierarchy of the speakers, interlocutors, and referents to understand why such discrepancies occur. These discrepancies between pronouns and referents indicate the attitudes of the speakers towards the people they are speaking or referring to, functioning like a social index showing attitudes in the context of hierarchical social networks.
Address, reference and sequentiality in Indonesian conversation
Authors: Ewing Michael C. , Djenar Dwi Noverini
Published: July 2019

Indonesian has an open pronoun system that provides speakers with a range of first and second person terms. Drawing on data from informal conversation, we examine second person expressions used for address and reference in sequence initiating actions in multiparty interaction. Previous work on English has shown that address and reference are bound up in the systematics of turn taking, and that these practices are context-sensitive. We show this is also the case for Indonesian and that: (a) variation in sequential placement of person terms does stancetaking work; (b) speakers can choose between long and short forms of a name, with short names regularly used for strong exhorting, often in a double-address structure spanning two intonation units; (c) the availability of multiple second person terms means that, unlike a language with limited second person terms such as English, second person reference can also achieve explicit addressing; (d) indeterminacy in both the structure and social action of an utterance can arise due to the frequency of allusive reference and the flexibility of word order in Indonesian. Our study contributes to current literature by showing how the dynamics of address and reference play out in a language with a much richer and varied set of person terms than English has.
Experimental observation of a negative grey trion in an electron-rich WSe2 monolayer
Authors: Tu Jhih-Sian , Borghardt Sven , Grützmacher Detlev , Kardynał Beata E
Published: July 2019

We measure the evolution of low temperature photoluminescence in a WSe2 monolayer with increasing electron concentration level. By comparing non-resonant and resonant laser excitation, we find that the formation of negative trions is facilitated by very efficient phonon emission. The most prominent line in photolumienscence spectra in the intermediate range of carrier concentrations (below

cm−2) is found to be 66 meV below the bright negative trion. Its measured properties, including low oscillator strength and the temperature dependence point to an interacting bright intervalley and dark intervalley trion state as the origin of the line.
The influence of x-ray pulse length on space-charge effects in optical pump/x-ray probe photoemission
Authors: Kühn Danilo , Giangrisostomi Erika , Jay Raphael M , Sorgenfrei Florian , Föhlisch Alexander
Published: July 2019

Pump-probe photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) is a versatile tool to investigate the dynamics of transient states of excited matter. Vacuum space-charge effects can mask these dynamics and complicate the interpretation of electron spectra. Here we report on space-charge effects in Au 4f photoemission from a polycrystalline gold surface, excited with moderately intense 90 ps (FWHM) soft x-ray probe pulses, under the influence of the Coulomb forces exerted by a pump electron cloud, which was produced by intense 40 fs laser pulses. The experimentally observed kinetic energy shift and spectral broadening of the Au 4f lines, measured with highly-efficient time-of-flight spectroscopy, are in good agreement with simulations utilizing a mean-field model of the electrostatic pump electron potential. This confirms that the line broadening is predominantly caused by variations in the take-off time of the probe electrons without appreciable influence of local scattering events. Our findings might be of general interest for pump-probe PES with picosecond-pulse-length sources.
Which are the factors influencing the integration of mitigation and adaptation in climate change plans in Latin American cities?
Authors: Kim Hyejung , Grafakos Stelios
Published: July 2019

As cities are major contributors to GHG emissions and places where people face multiple climate change impacts, their critical role in responding to climate change is becoming increasingly evident. Cities are developing climate change action plans (CCAPs) focusing their efforts on reducing GHG emissions and adapting to climate change impacts. Despite having the highest urban population in the world, there are a few studies on urban CCAPs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. This study assessed the level of integration of mitigation and adaptation (IMA) in urban climate change plans across 44 major LAC cities. The level of IMA was measured by the utilization of the IMA index, a comprehensive evaluation framework of indicators. The results showed that more than half of the examined LAC cities have a moderate level of IMA. The study further explored and statistically analyzed 42 institutional, socioeconomic and environmental factors to identify which ones potentially drive or constrain the level of IMA. Five out of 42 factors were found to have a significant impact (p-value < 0.05) on the IMA index. Of the five significant factors, memberships in regional networks FLACMA and UCCI respectively, and donor agencies’ contribution to the development of urban policies had a positive impact on IMA index; while the national climate fund and membership in the global network Urban LEDS had a negative impact. This suggests that cities are most likely to integrate mitigation and adaptation when the development of their CCAPs are supported by donor agencies or collaborating with other cities. The results highlight the important role of donor agencies, international organizations and cities’ networks on providing the necessary capacity to cities for addressing climate change in an integrated manner.
Physicochemical and Pasting Properties of Cross Linked-Banana Flour
Authors: Marta H , Cahyana Y , Senia E , Djali M , Halim I R , Urrohmah S , Khairunnissa D S , Sutardi A A
Published: July 2019

Role of milieu pH at 5, 8 and 11 has been investigated to determine the effectiveness of cross-linking by STPP (Sodium tripolyphosphate) to banana flour. Change in physicochemical and pasting properties due to the treatments have been studied. The characterization by XRD and FTIR has also been carried out to reveal the diffraction pattern and the change in the chemical functional group. The result showed that cross-linking at the pH studied did not change the diffraction pattern of banana flour. An investigation using FTIR indicated that peak absorbance at wavenumber 2300 and 928 cm−1 increased following the treatment with the increase of pH, suggesting the formation of diester phosphate and C-O-P linking respectively. Swelling volume and solubility were remarkably affected by crosslinking at pH 11 while freeze-thaw stability at pH 5. The effectiveness of cross-linking on changing the pasting properties was not affected by the pH but cross-linking per se decreased the breakdown viscosity compared to the native flour.
Banana peels extract (Musa Paradisiaca Var Kepok) Decreased MDA in New Zealand White Rabbit With DM Hyperlipidemia
Authors: Samiasih A , Subagio W H , Dharmana  , Susanto H , Sadhana U , Sunoko H R , Santosa B
Published: July 2019

The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is increasing over the year. The drugs of DM cause side effects on an organ and heart. The pathological process of DM hyperlipidemia begins with oxidative stress. It is necessary to think about preventing hyperlipidemia in DM by using herbs as herbal medicines. This study aims to find out the effect of peel extracts of Musa Paradisiaca var. kepok to New Zealand White rabbits with hyperlipidemic in DM. The banana peel extract was obtained from the traditional market in Demak, Central Java. Banana peel extraction used maceration with ethanol extract. This study used 27 New Zealand White male rabbits, aged 4 months, with 1.5-2 kg average weights. The sample of the study was divided into three groups. Treatment group 1 (P1), Treatment group 2 (P2) and control group (K). All groups had standard feed and High Fructose Fat Diet (HFFD). Group P1 was given banana peel extract dose of 200 mg/kg body weight/day and group P2was given banana peel extract dose of 400 mg/kg body weight/day and group K was not given banana peel extract. This was an experimental laboratory research with the randomized pretest-posttest control design. The research data were taken three times; pretest, day 45 and day 104. This research was conducted for 104 days at UGM LPPT of unit 4 which has been internationally standardized. MDA levels were measured by the HPLC. The results of the pretest levels of MDA 0, 627, day 45 p = 0.232, day 104 p = 0.028. Ethanol extract of Musa Paradisiaca var. kapok prevents oxidative stress of New Zealand White rabbits with Diabetic Hyperlipidemia.
Microstructural and Proteomic Analysis to Investigate the Effectiveness of Papaya Leaf as a Tenderizer of Beef and Goat’s Meat
Authors: Kartika A I , Kusuma H S , Darmawati S , Tanjung D S
Published: July 2019

Meat quality for the community is determined by the level of tenderizer. The process of meat tenderization could be done by giving papain enzymes derived from papaya fruit or leaves. Meat with the administration of papain enzymes can be analyzed based on protein profiles to see protein and microstructural integrity to see the texture of meat. The research sample was 20 g of beef and goat’s meat with the treatment using the enzyme papain derived from papaya leaves. Time variation of enzyme administration 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, and 8 h, as well as variations in the weight of crude papain extract from papaya leaves as much as 10 g, 15 g, and 20 g. Analysis of protein concentration using Bradford and Kjeldhal methods, and protein profiles using the SDS PAGE method, and microstructural analysis using SEM. The concentration of meat protein with the treatment of crude extract of papaya leaves decreased compared to control meat. Based on protein profile analysis showed that meat given the enzyme papain from papaya leaves experienced protein band loss at a size of 225 kDa, 150 kDa, 96 kDa, 86 kDa. Microstructural analysis showed that beef and goat’s meat treated with damage to collagen fibers, collagen fibers did not stick with muscle fibers, and the arrangement was irregular, in addition, there was a distance between muscle fibers.
Amylopectin Content, Expand Ability, and Organoleptic Properties of Yam Flour Cracker
Authors: Magfiroh Y , Hersoelistyorini W , Nurrahman
Published: July 2019

The fulfillment of wheat flour in Indonesia is still by imports from other countries. To reduce the import dependency of wheat flour, food diversification based on tubers including yams needs to be done. Yam flour has potential as ingredient in crackers production. This study aims to determine the effect of substitution by yams flour and wheat flour on amylopectin content, expand the ability and organoleptic properties of yam crackers. This research using the Completely Randomized Design comprising two factors: Factor I, the proportion of yam flour (0, 1, 2 and 3 portion) and factor II, the proportion of wheat flour (17,18, 19 and 20 portion). The results showed that the best proportion treatment comprised 5 percent of yam flour and 100 percent of wheat flour, which produced expandability of 57,29 % and amylopectin content 53,04 %. Results of organoleptic tests included: Sense by 2,87 (slightly favored), color by 2,6/(slightly favored) texture by 2,87/(slightly favored), and smell by 2,87 (neutral).
A review of quality characteristics of solar dried food crop producst
Authors: Hii C L , Ong S P , Chiang C L , Menon AS
Published: July 2019

Sun drying is perhaps one of the oldest methods of food preservation that has been practiced for centuries. The direct usage of solar radiation which is renewable and abundant favours farmers that harvest and process at small quantity. As technology advances, an alternative to sun drying evolves to maximize the potential of solar radiation and this technology is known as solar drying. Solar drying has several inherent advantages over sun drying namely faster drying rate, better protection of products, reduce risk of prolonged drying, lesser risk of product spoilage and improvement in product quality. Various studies have reported the application of solar drying for fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, beans, herbs, spices and medicinal plants. Product quality improvement is definitely associated with solar dried products as compared to sun dried and to some extent oven/hot air dried products. However, uptake of this technology especially among farmers in developing countries are still low despite the many years of research and technology advancement. Nonetheless, some successful application of solar drying have been reported in countries such as Indonesia, Laos, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Brazil, Uganda, Kenya and Senegal.
Determination of Quercetin and Rutin in Red Galangal Rhizomes (Alpinia purpurata) and White Galangal (Alpinia galanga) with High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method
Authors: Suzery M , Ningrum A N , Nudin B , Mulyani N S , Cahyono B
Published: July 2019

Research of flavonoid determination (quercetin and rutin) in Alpinia purpurata and Alpinia galanga rhizomes using HPLC method has been conducted. This study aims to determine the qualitative and quantitative presence of rutin and quercetin compounds in Alpinia purpurata and Alpinia galanga rhizomes. Fractions of ethyl acetate and n-butanol have been obtained by TLC, followed by total flavonoid analysis with UV - Vis spectrophotometer method and quercetin and rutin determination with HPLC. The results obtained in this study are as follows: Total flavonoid from ethyl acetate fraction obtained is 46,48 mg EQ/gram in Alpinia purpurata and 70,60 mg EQ/gram in Alpinia galanga, and total flavonoid from nbutanol fraction obtained is 68,50 mg EQ/gram for Alpinia purpurata and 103,80 mg EQ/gram for Alpinia galanga. The ethyl acetate fraction of Alpinia purpurata detected quercetin content at 5469.64 mg / kg and rutin at 4955.59 mg / kg, while Alpinia galanga detected quercetin at 5764.10 mg / kg and rutin at 5327.93 mg / kg. From n-butanol fraction, quercetin are only detected at 6737.14 mg / kg in Alpini purpurata and 9098.74 mg / kg in Alpinia galanga. From these results, it can be concluded that HPLC method can be used to detect the presence of flavonoid quercetin and rutin in Alpinia purpurata and Alpinia galanga rhizomes.
Morphological characteristics, yield and quality of black pepper Ciinten variety in three agro ecological conditions
Authors: Bermawie N , Wahyuni S , Heryanto R , Darwati I
Published: July 2019

Indonesia has long been known as one of the world major producers of black pepper. Bangka Belitung and Lampung provinces are the main black pepper production regions in Indonesia. In addition, West Java is also one of the pepper-producing regions. This research aims at observing the morphological characteristics, yield and quality of a local variety that has been grown in West Java. The observations were carried out in three agro ecological conditions Sukabumi, Purwakarta and Ciamis districts during two harvesting season at the age of 4 and 5 years on 5 plants/plot, repeated four times. For comparison, Petaling1 has been used but only in Purwakarta. The results showed that pepper Ciinten variety has broad-leaved, long spike, high number of fruits per spike, also big the size of berries. The production of green berries per vine 4.30 kg/tree, with levels of the essential oil, oleoresin and piperine are 2.79%, 12.71% and 4.73% respectively (white pepper), 2.74%, 15.98% and 4.34% respectively (black pepper). The percentage of fruit set is also high. To get the same unit of weight on Ciinten variety requires the number of spikes harvested 1/3 times (66) of Petaling 1 (189 spikes), making this variety more efficient in harvesting costs.
Fatty Acids Content of Yogurt Drink by Mangosteen Rind Extract (Garcinia mangostana L.)
Authors: Wibawanti J M W , Zulfanita  , Runanto D
Published: July 2019

This research was aimed to study the content of fatty acid from yogurt drink by mangosteen rind extract. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was throughout the research with different concentrations of mangosteen rind extract (0, 1, 2, and 3% (v/v). The results were differences on the yogurt drink product. The addition of mangosteen rind extract on yogurt drink of goat’s milk contains fatty acids both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The highest saturated fatty acids were observed on the of palmitic fatty acids, while the highest unsaturated fatty acids were found on the oleic acid. There were changes in the profiles of fatty acids during processing of fresh goat milk into yogurt drink by mangosteen rind extract.
Performance analyses of engine radiator system with capacity 1000 cc
Authors: Manik T U H S G , Zikri A , Irfandi R , Sitorus T B
Published: July 2019

A radiator is a significant component of a vehicle engine that is used as a cooling system, specifically a radiator of a car engine that serves to cool the water that has absorbed heat from the engine and then transferred to the air that flowed by the radiator fan. The purpose of this study is to analyze the performance of a heat exchanger of the radiator of the engine 1000 cc. Based on the result of the analysis, it was concluded that the largest total of the heat transfer coefficient occurred at the air flow rate of 125.8x10-3 m3/s, the air (cold) Uc = 71,48 W/m2K, and the waterside (heat) Uh = 353,32 W/m2K. The optimum air flow rate occurs at 125.8x10-3 m3/s. Addition, the total heat transfer coefficient is quite significant, and the effectiveness obtained is 69%. Under all circumstances, the experimental temperature of the radiator outlet air is lower ± 3°C than theoretically, while the temperature of the outlet air through the radiator lower ± 12°C.
The Analysis of Cost Drivers to Successful Implementation of Reverse Logistics System
Authors: Pulansari F
Published: July 2019

This research project is officially started from research conducted by Pulansari et al., [1] on the Maturity Level of Reverse Logistics (RL) implementation. This research discussed some company’s claims that RL successfully implements in their company. However, no clear key performance indicators, parameters, or assessment method is provided to measure it. After the framework is arranged, we analyze the most cost drivers influencing the success of RL implementation. Finally, the research goal is how to minimize the Total Reverse Logistics Costs (TRLC) by considering the reverse cost drivers. The result shows TRLC is influenced by 52% from total transportation costs, 36% of total holding costs and 12% from others.
The experimental study and numerical of pipe finned as a earth-air heat exchangers
Authors: Pintoro A , Manik T U H S G , Sitorus T B , Sihombing E A
Published: July 2019

Earth-Air Heat Exchanger (EAHE) is cooling hot air by utilizing cold soil temperatures. This research was conducted to determine the out temperature (Tout) on the pipe for each variation of the inlet temperature (Tin) and variety of the inlet fluid velocity. In this research, the comparison between the experimental results and the results of theoretical calculations. In this study the air velocity of entry was adjusted using blowers and for measurement of temperature in pipes using thermocouples. From the experimental results of out temperature (Tout) at the tube with air velocity of 1 m/s is relatively the same as the result of theoretical calculation, the temperature decrease reaches temperature of ± 25 C, while for out temperature (Tout) experimental result using air velocity of 3 m/s tends to be higher than the exit temperature (Tout) on the theoretical calculation, ie only reaches a temperature drop at a point of ± 26 °C. The decrease in temperature of the underground culverts affects the length of pipe used in the research because the more air passes the pipe surface air, the faster the heat transfer between the air and the pipe wall occurs.
Implementation of Lean Service to Reduce Lead Time and Non Value Added Activity in a Banking Institution
Authors: Hidayati J , Tarigan U P P , Tarigan U
Published: July 2019

Along with the increasing needs of society that is consumptive, banking institutions are required to be able to meet the needs of the community through applications with a series of attributes inherent in service. One of them is credit service of motor vehicle ownership. But in its implementation, cancellation of credit becomes the main problem because it has lost the opportunity to get new customers. Lean Service is used to eliminate wasteful or non value-added activities from all credit application process so as to reduce Lead Time and non value added activity. After drawing the company’s condition with Value Stream Maping, activity classification showed that Value Added Activity was 42% while Non Value Added Activity was 58%. Therefore, identification of the root cause of the highest failure with Fishbone Diagram and FMEA with repeated verification activities as a result. This study recommends a new business process by reducing from 21 activities to 14 activitis and reducing processing time from 8 days to 4 days.
Diagnosing chicken diseases using fuzzy Tsukamoto web-based expert system
Authors: Sitanggang Delima , Sembiring Anita Christine , Tamba Saut Parsaoran , Purba Windania , Sihombing Volvo , Patricia Sonya , Budiman Irwan
Published: July 2019

Chicken is one source of protein favored by the community. One of the benefits we can take on chicken is meat and eggs. But chicken disease becomes one of the problems that are very detrimental to chicken farmers. This was assessed because of the lack of knowledge of farmers in handling conditions that occur in chicken. Accurate information about handling chicken disease among farmers is still difficult to obtain. Therefore, it is necessary to design an expert system application in detecting diseases that are experienced by chickens based on the symptoms shown and how to handle them. The method used is fuzzy Tsukamoto as an inference engine to determine the disease based on its symptoms and use the PHP programming language in making applications and MySQL as its database. Based on the results of the diagnosis in the sample taken showed the results of the fuzzy Tsukamoto diagnosis were 97.97% (very good) with the type of disease: typhoid chicken based on the symptoms seen. The solution given is isolation of chickens that show symptoms and give disinfectant water, spray disinfectant, replace all water and feed, clean the entire cage, and destroy dead chickens.
Implementation of physical environment of sustainable tourism based on tourism village. Case study: Situngkir Village.
Authors: Ginting Nurlisa , Ferani
Published: July 2019

The development of the environmental element, which is a component of Sustainable Tourism, becomes a foundation in developing sustainable tourism in Toba Lake. Study of the application of environment’s physic is needed to keep the environment of Toba Lake well maintained so that it provides the needs of the present while ensuring the options still being preserved for future. Pangururan, the capital of Samosir Island, consists of several villages that can be developed into Tourism Village, one of which is the Situngkir village. The attraction which exist in Situngkir Village, Pasir Putih Situngkir, has the potential to increase the number of tourists traveling to the village. Meanwhile, the main cause of this beach being unvisited is because of the untreated condition. The purpose of this research is to develop environment-based Sustainable Tourism to increase the number of tourists and to maintain sustainability in the village. This research uses the mixed method, combining the elements of environment and tourism village followed by direct observations, questionnaires distribution, depth interviews with five key respondents, and interviewing stakeholders in the area. The result shows that there is a lack of public awareness of environmental hygiene that can affect the quality of tourist attractions, as well as lack of facilities to maintain the cleanliness of the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to educate the surrounding community about the importance of quality in a tourist attraction, the provision of adequate facilities, and the need of support from stakeholders in maintaining environmental sustainability in Pasir Putih Situngkir.
Impact Competence of Human Resources and Infrastructure in Logistic Performance Improvement
Authors: Melliana  , Sinulingga S , Nasution H , Matondang N
Published: July 2019

Logistical problems are not only on human resource competencies, but are very influential on the available infrastructure that must be used by human resources. This problem often occurs inaccurate time in handling and distributing consumer requests such as problems in the demand process, problems in negotiations and purchases, delivery problems, problems in the process of receiving and storing goods. The purpose of tehe research is how the relationhip competence of human resources with infrastructure toward the performance of logistics. Data processing based on Structural Equesion Model. The results of the study have a positive effect on Human Resource Competency and infrastructure on Logistics Performance