bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Confiabilidad de los estudios de neuroconducción en el síndrome de túnel carpiano
Authors: López-Monsalve Ángela P. , Rodríguez-Lozano Ana M. , Ortiz-Corredor Fernando
Published: April 2018

Objetivo Determinar la confiabilidad entre dos observadores y el cambio mínimo detectable de los estudios de neuroconducción para diagnosticar el síndrome de túnel carpiano.Métodos Se estudiaron 69 pacientes remitidos para estudio electrofisiológico por sospecha de síndrome de túnel carpiano. A los pacientes, se les realizaron dos exámenes,dos días diferentes, por dos evaluadores. Se evaluaron las latencias sensitivas y motoras de los nervios mediano y cubital; todos fueron clasificados como negativos, incipientes, leves, moderados, severos o extremos. Se calculó la variación relativa entre ensayos, el coeficiente de correlación intraclase, el índice de kappa, el límite de acuerdo y el cambio mínimo detectable.Resultados La variación relativa entre ensayos de la latencia motora del nervio mediano fue de -6,8 % a 15,9 % con coeficiente de correlación intraclase de 0,98 para la diferencia con la latencia del nervio cubital. El cambio mínimo detectable fue de 0,4ms. La variación relativa entre ensayos de la latencia sensitiva del nervio mediano fue -5,0 % a 11 % con coeficiente de correlación intraclase de 0,95 para la diferencia con el nervio cubital. El cambio mínimo detectable fue de 0,2ms. La clasificación ele trofisiológica coincidió en 93 % de los casos, índice de kappa de 0,89.Conclusiones Las latencias sensitivas y motoras del nervio mediano así como la diferencia de estas con el nervio cubital son medidas confiables. El cambio mínimo detectable obtenido en nuestro estudio le sirve al clínico para establecer si los cambios de las latencias en estudios consecutivos o después del tratamiento son significativos.
Evaluación de contenidos curriculares y percepción de competencias de estudiantes del área de la salud respecto del Modelo Integral de Atención en Salud en Colombia
Authors: Rodriguez-Villamizar Laura Andrea , Vera-Cala Lina María , Rojas-Sánchez Oscar Alberto , Rivera-Carvajal Raquel , Uribe-Rivero Luz Marina
Published: April 2018

Objetivo Identificar la percepción de los estudiantes de último nivel de los programas de formación profesional y técnica en salud respecto a sus competencias para desempeñarse en el MIAS, y evaluar la presencia de dichas competencias dentro de los contenidos curriculares de los programas de salud en Santander.Métodos Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal en 451 estudiantes y una revisión documental de currículos de 26 programas. Se construyó y validó el contenido de un cuestionario en línea de percepción de competencias en los ámbitos del saber ser, saber conocer y saber hacer.Resultados En la revisión documental se encontró deficiencias en la inclusión de competencias tales como las de ejercer liderazgo (80 %) y realizar un enfoque diferencialen la atención (84 %). En la encuesta de percepción, el 36 % de los estudiantes manifestaron tener un conocimiento regular o deficiente sobre Rutas Integrales de Atención en Salud, planes de beneficios y actores del sistema de salud. Adicionalmente, el 7,5 % afirmaron ser poco competentes para realizar actividades de coordinación intersectorial, vigilancia epidemiológica o investigación en salud pública.Conclusiones Los resultados evidencian la necesidad de incluir en los currículos de programas de salud algunos aspectos fundamentales para la adecuada implementación del MIAS.
Acute myocardial infarction and concomitant ischemic stroke as an unusual presentation of native mitral valve endocarditis
Authors: Karaarslan Osman , Kalçık Macit , Çamkıran Volkan , Eliaçık Sinan , Alp Çağlar , Karavelioğlu Yusuf
Published: April 2018

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) due to septic coronary embolism is a rare complication of infective endocarditis (IE) and is associated with high mortality rates. When common signs of IE are often overlooked on admission, the diagnosis may be established through complications, which may cause prominent symptoms. Here, we report a case of native mitral valve endocarditis with an unusual presentation with STEMI and concomitant ischemic stroke, which was due to multiple coronary and cerebral septic embolisms.
Comparing the effects of general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia on the serum level of blood sugar in patients undergoing cesarean
Authors: Kouzegaran Samaneh , Sarjughi Hoda , Tanha Amir Saber
Published: April 2018

Objective

This paper aims to study the influence of both general and spinal anesthesia on blood sugar changes in patients undergoing cesarean.

Methods

This is a single-blind clinical trial study conducted on 60 patients with classes 1 and 2 anesthesia. The patients were divided by chance into the general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia groups (each contains 30 members). The patients in the spinal group were blocked up to the T4 level and similar methods and medicines were also utilized for those in the general anesthesia group.

Results

No significant difference was observed in the blood sugar levels of both groups before and after the operation, but the group, which had utilized the general anesthesia method, had reported with lower levels of blood sugar than the spinal anesthesia group after operation with a significant difference (P < 0.05). A difference has been observed in the levels of blood sugar at 2, 12, and 24 h after the operation in both groups, but it was not a statistically significant difference.

Conclusion

However, none of the mentioned methods had any influence on reduction of blood sugar levels during the recovery or the period after it.
НАСТРОЙКА НЕЙРОННОЙ СЕТИ ПРИ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОМ СИНТЕЗЕ СЕТЕЙ ПЕТРИ
Authors: Гурский А. А. , Дубна С. М.
Published: April 2018

В настоящей работе представлен определенный этап разработки интеллектуальной системы, связанной с автоматическим синтезом сетей Петри. Рассматривается определенная архитектура искусственной нейронной сети, которая положена в основу интеллектуальной системы, направленной главным образом на формирование алгоритмов настройки координирующих систем автоматического управления. Особенность функционирования рассматриваемой архитектуры нейронной сети заключается в том, что в любой момент времени может быть активен только один нейрон из определенного количества возможных для активизации других нейронов сети. В работе представляется алгоритм настройки данной нейронной сети, который связан с инцидентной матрицей формируемой сети Петри. При этом формируемая сеть Петри представляет алгоритм настройки координирующей системы автоматического управления. В заключительной части работы представлена разработанная в программной среде MATLAB/Simulink система, формирующая инцидентную матрицу сети Петри на базе функционирования нейронной сети. Отражается визуализация процесса формирования сети Петри, представляющей алгоритм настройки системы управления. Данная визуализация дает возможность представить результат формирования алгоритма, тем самым позволяет определить специалисту, при необходимости, нужную корректировку данного алгоритма.
ПРИМЕНИМОСТЬ МАШИННОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ЗАДАЧ КЛАССИФИКАЦИИ АТАК НА ВЕБ-СИСТЕМЫ. ЧАСТЬ 3
Authors: Смирнова К. В. , Смирнов А. О. , Плотников В. М.
Published: April 2018

Рассмотрена возможность применения машинного обучения для задач классификации вредоносных запросов к веб-приложению. Рассматриваемый подход исключает использование детерминированных систем анализа (например, экспертных), и строится на применении каскада нейронных сетей или же персептронов по приближенной модели к реальному человеческому мозгу. Основной замысел работы состоит в том, чтобы дать возможность описывать сложные векторы атак, состоящие из множеств  признаков, абстрактными терминами для составления обучающей выборки, контроля качества распознавания и классификации каждого из слоев (сетей), участвующих в работе, с возможностью корректировать не всю сеть, а только малый ее участок, в обучение которого закралась ошибка или неточность. Дизайн разработанной сети можно описать как каскадную масштабируемую нейронную сеть.В разработанной системе обнаружения вторжений использована трехслойная нейронная сеть. Слои возможно наращивать независимо друг от друга каскадами. Во второй части [2] рассматривался вопрос минимизации ложных срабатываний средствами нейронной сети и ее архитектуры. Несомненно, выносить и обучать отдельные нейроны или подсети сети для обнаружения попыток обойти рассматриваемую систему обнаружения вторжений - это верное решение. Однако, следует упомянуть и подход, который позволяет повысить точность и уменьшить ложные срабатывания - токенизацию.
Writing, Life
Authors: Stewart Kathleen
Published: April 2018

Once, i needed the perfect time and place to write. i stood in my own way, affecting the dangers of worlds and audiences.
İktisâd Bülteni Aylık Mecmûʻa Sosyalist Sovyet Cumhûriyetleri İttihâdı’nın Ticâret-i Hâriciye-i Türkiye Mümessilliği Tarafından Neşr Olunur
Authors: NAKIBOĞLU Aslıhan , KÖKTAŞ Altuğ Murat , GÖLÇEK Ali Gökhan
Published: April 2018

Türkiye ve Sovyetler birliği arasındaki karşılıklı ilişkiler üzerine iki ülke arasında iktisadi sorunları çözebilmek için bir Sovyet ekonomik misyonu oluşturulmuştur. Bunun üzerine bir ticaret sözleşmesi imzalanmıştır. Hemen sonrasında Rus Büyükelçiliği bünyesinde Ankara’da, gelişen iktisadi konular hakkında bilgi toplamak amacıyla bürolar oluşturulmuş ve aynı yapılanma hemen sonrasında Trabzon’da da kurularak, ticaret merkezlerinde şubeler oluşturma çabasına girmişlerdir. Bu çabalar Litvinov Protokolü ve Paris Anlaşması ile daha da olumlu bir döneme girmiştir. Olumlu süreç sonrasında 1 Nisan 1926 yılında Türkiye ile Sosyalist Sovyet Cumhuriyetleri’nin ittihat hükümeti arasında “Münakıd Ticaret Ve Seyri Sefain Muahedenamesinin Tasdikine Mütedair Kanun” bağlamında bir iktisat bülteni çıkarılmıştır. Bülten Türkiye ile Sovyet Rusya arasında gerçekleşen iktisadi konuları derinlemesine incelemek amacıyla çıkarılmış olup, bülten; içindekiler, önsöz, ticaret, sanayi ve maliye başlıklarından oluşmuştur. Bültende iki ülke arasındaki iktisadi dayanışma, ticari işlemler, Bakü ve Novgorod panayırlarındaki ticari işlemler, mal grupları, ithalat ve ihraç edilen malların kıymet miktarları, Rus gümrüğü, dış ticaret ve hangi unsurlar üzerinden gerçekleştiği, sanayi ile ilgili projelerin yönlendirilmesinde etkin olan kuruluşlar, sanayi grupları ve döneme ait kronik bilgiler ve olaylar gibi birçok konuda bilgi verildiği görülmektedir. Bu bilgilerden hareket edildiğinde, iktisat bülteni, iki ülkenin politik ve ekonomik ilişkilerinin başlangıcı olması açısından önem arz etmektedir. İki ülke arasındaki iktisadi ilişkilerin ve iki ülke ekonomisinin işleyiş mekanizmalarına göre şekillendiği, milli mücadele dönemiyle başlayan bu iktisadi seferberlik, iki ülkenin ilerleyen dönemlerinde yeni politik ve ekonomik ilişkilere zemin hazırladığı ve bu unsurlardan politik yapının daha fazla önem kazandığı görülmektedir. Sonuç olarak iktisat bülteni Türk iktisat tarihinde belge kullanımının iktisat tarihi çalışan biz iktisatçılara daha zevkli bir çalışma alanı sunması, içerdiği bilgi rezerviyle Türk iktisat tarihinde Cumhuriyet Dönemi gibi oldukça önemli bilgi, tartışma ve şüphelerin arttığı bir dönemi aydınlatması açısından önem arz etmekte ve uzun vadede bültende yer alan veriler dikkate alındığında bültende sözü geçen iktisadi - politik olayların Türkiye’nin lehine olacak şekilde sonuçlandığı görülmüştür.
TERRESTRIAL MAGNETISM IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE: DOCUMENTS AND MEASUREMENTS
Authors: OZCEP FERHAT
Published: April 2018

Geophysics, in the modern sense, started with geomagnetic works in the 1600s in the Ottoman Empire. The period between 1600 and 1800 included the measurement of magnetic declination, inclination and magnetic field strength. Before that time, there was only a little information available, such as how to use a compass, for example in the Kitab-i Bahriye (the Book of Navigation) by Piri Reis, one of the most important mariners of the Ottoman Empire. However, this may not mean that magnetic declination was generally understood. The first Turkish scientific book relating to terrestrial magnetism was the book Fuyuzat-i Miknatissiye that was translated in 1731 from German into Turkish by Ibrahim Müteferrika. The subject of that book was earth's magnetism. The magnetic compass was mentioned in several books including Muhammed al Awfi's Jami al- Hikayat (translated into Turkish by Ibn Arabşah); Piri Reis's Kitab-I Bahriye (The Book of ‘Navigation’); Seydi Ali Reis's Risale-i Mirat-I Kainat min Alat-I Irtifa (The Treatise called the Mirror of Universe according to the instrument for measuring Altitude) and Kitab Al-Muhit Fi'Ilm'al-Eflak Va'l Abhur (Book of the Regional Seas and the Science of Astronomy and Navigation). There were two original magnetic declination measurements made by Ottoman Turks in Istanbul in 1727 and 1893. Also, many geomagnetic measurements were carried out during international campaigns between 1600 and 1917 that visited Ottoman territory.
DEPICTING THE INVISIBLE: WELWITSCH'S MAP OF TRAVELLERS IN AFRICA
Authors: ALBUQUERQUE SARA , FIGUEIRÔA SILVIA
Published: April 2018

This paper addresses a nineteenth century African manuscript map which has hitherto remained ‘invisible’. This manuscript was produced by Friedrich Welwitsch (1806–1872), an Austrian botanist in the service of the Portuguese government, and held by the National Museum of Natural History and Science, University of Lisbon Museums/Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência, Museus da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal (MUHNAC). This historical document contains names of several travellers, many of them ‘invisible’ explorers, located in different parts of the African continent, depicting the relationships in both a visual and geographical way with notes and relevant historical observations. Welwitsch, as so many contemporary fellow botanists, was in contact with many scientists, exchanging not only correspondence but knowledge and collections. This map is a key document, a true hub of Welwitsch's network of knowledge in which the scientific networks, the types of actors, interactions, methodologies and practices of botany are revealed, providing insights into the botanical exchanges that contributed to the making of Welwitsch's African collections.
SAINTS AS PROTECTORS AGAINST EARTHQUAKES IN POPULAR CULTURE IN ITALY AND LATIN AMERICA
Authors: POIRIER JEAN-PAUL
Published: April 2018

In countries of Roman Catholic culture exposed to strong earthquakes, saints are frequently invoked as intercessors with God and protectors against earthquakes. In Italy, the patron saints of towns usually assume this role, but there are also saints more specialized in seismic protection and some who attracted a widespread devotion. This paper will examine how some saints achieved this status, in Italy and Spanish South America.
THE PALEOBOTANICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHARLES JAMES FOX BUNBURY (1809–1886)
Authors: CLEAL CHRISTOPHER J.
Published: April 2018

During the 1850s, Charles James Fox Bunbury, 8th Baronet Bunbury, was Britain's leading paleobotanist, who published a series of papers on fossil floras of Carboniferous, Jurassic and Neogene age. He also planned a major synoptic review of paleobotany, to rival Brongniart's Histoire de végétaux fossiles. He was financially comfortably-off, and well-connected with the scientific community in the London of his day. However, he failed to fulfil his ambitions in this field due to a combination of a lack of experience, and that on the death of his father he had to take over the running of the family estate. Today he is mainly remembered as the author of a number of names of still widely used fossil-taxa. Nevertheless, he fulfilled an important role in maintaining paleobotanical interest in Britain during the middle part of the nineteenth century.
ESTIMATIVA DA PRODUÇÃO DE BIOGÁS EM ATERRO SANITÁRIO SUBTROPICAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: Crovador Maria Isabel Coltro , Schirmer Waldir Nagel , Martins Kelly Geronazzo , Franqueto Rafaela , Jucá José Fernando Thomé
Published: April 2018

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o potencial de geração de biogás de aterro sanitário sob duas abordagens utilizando um modelo de primeira ordem: abordagem prática, utilizando parâmetros calculados experimentalmente a partir de biodigestores em laboratório; e teórica, com valores-padrão (default). Os resultados mostraram que o total acumulado num cenário de 2008 a 2148 foi de 42.877 toneladas de biogás ou, ainda 11.453 t de metano (abordagem prática), e de 148.062 t de biogás ou 39.549 t de metano (abordagem teórica). Já o pico da geração de biogás ocorreria da mesma forma em ambas as abordagens, em 2020. A aplicação do modelo revelou que, teoricamente, a produção de biogás pode ser três vezes maior do que os resultados práticos e o período real das maiores taxas de geração podem ser bem mais curtos do que o previsto quando são utilizados parâmetros default. Isso denota que a base de dados internacional pode não ser adequada à realidade dos aterros do Brasil.
FERTIACTYL® PÓS NA REDUÇÃO DA FITOTOXIDEZ DO HERBICIDA ROUNDUP READY® NA CULTURA DA SOJA
Authors: Freitas Gilson Araújo de , Weber Fernanda , Santos Antônio Carlos Martins dos , Carneiro Jefferson Santana da Silva , Silva Rubens Ribeiro da
Published: April 2018

Apesar da resistência em determinadas condições a soja geneticamente modificada tem apresentado injúrias a aplicações do herbicida Roundup Ready. Diante disso objetivou-se avaliar o potencial da tecnologia Fertiactyl® Pós, na redução da fitotoxidez do herbicida Roundup Ready®, sobre os indicadores de produção da cultura da soja. O ensaio foi realizado utilizando o delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados, com cinco repetições e três replicatas em cada repetição. Os cinco tratamentos testados foram compostos pela aplicação do fertilizante foliar Fertiactyl® Pós nas doses de 0; 0,4; 0,8; 1,2 e 1,6 L ha-1 com a adição do herbicida Roundup Ready®. O herbicida foi aplicado na dose fixa de 2,0 L ha-1 resultando assim nos seguintes tratamentos: T1 – Roundup Ready® + 0 L ha-1 de Fertiactyl® Pós; T2 – Roundup Ready® + 0,4 L ha-1 de Fertiactyl® Pós; T3 – Roundup Ready® + 0,8 L ha-1 de Fertiactyl® Pós; T4 – Roundup Ready® + 1,2 L ha-1 de Fertiactyl® Pós; e T5 – Roundup Ready® + 1,6 L ha-1 de Fertiactyl® Pós. Observou-se que os indicadores de produção altura de plantas (cm), comprimento de raiz (cm) e peso de mil ou 1.000? grãos (g) não apresentaram significância às doses crescentes do fertilizante foliar. A quantidade de vagem por planta, quantidade de grãos por vagem e produtividade (sc ha-1) aumentaram com a aplicação do fertilizante Fertiactyl Pós®. A aplicação de Fertiactyl® Pós reduziu o efeito fitotóxico do herbicida Roundup Ready® e o estresse hídrico ocorrido na região sobre as plantas de soja Pioneer 98Y30® com aumento na produtividade de pelo menos 0,7 sc ha-1 na dose de 0,45 L ha-1 da tecnologia Fertiactyl® Pós, mesmo após 27 dias sem precipitação. A dose de 0,4 L ha-1 recomendada pela empresa deve ser a máxima dose utilizada para a cultura da soja.
LASERTECHNOLOGY IN MODERN FASHION DESIGN
Authors: Fetjko Ilze , Mežinska Silvija
Published: April 2018

The aim of the article is to explore the available information related to the use of laser technology in the development of modern fashion design. The laser is not only a mechanical instrument, but also a tool for design creation. The relationship between fashion and technology is not new. Laser cutting is increasingly common in garment manufacturing. In synthetic fabrics, laser cutting produces well–finished edges as the laser melts and fuses the edge. In laser engraving laser is used to mark or engrave an object. The marks produced by laser engraving are clean, crisp, permanent. Laser can also be used in marking on various surfaces. The advantages of laser marking is fast, high precision and clear marking on products. Laser marking is durable and can be applied in clothing and leather. Laser marking is considered to be the best choice for branded clothing and marking fashion accessories. In the result of research is one experiment result where the optimal parameters for laser marked artificial silk are shown. In the result of this experiment we can see the most suitable CO2 laser parametres for this fabric.
Efficiency of small enterprises of protected agriculture in the adoption of innovations in Mexico
Authors: Vargas Canales Juan Manuel , Palacios Rangel María Isabel , Aguilar Ávila Jorge , Camacho Vera Joaquín Huitzilihuitl , Ocampo Ledesma Jorge Gustavo , Medina Cuellar Sergio Ernesto
Published: April 2018

The aim of this research was to identify the factors that influence the efficiency in the adoption of innovations in protected agricultural systems. For the study of these factors, a hierarchical cluster analysis was performed in which three clusters were obtained that showed clearly differentiated behavior. To identify the differences between groups, a variance analysis and a chi-square test was performed. The results show that efficiency in the adoption of innovations is related to the producer’s schooling, his experience, and access to extension services. Derived from the above, it is important to promote greater articulation among producers, promote an integral extensionism capable of promoting collective development and interactions that are developed and evolved in the territories.
Propuesta metodológica para implementar la primera fase del modelo de gestión del cambio organizacional de Lewin
Authors: Martínez Bustos Eric , Carrasco Sagredo Claudia , Bull María T.
Published: April 2018

Este trabajo propone una metodología para implementar la primera fase del modelo de gestión del cambio organizacional de Lewin, denominada descongelamiento. Inicialmente, las tipologías individuales y organizaciones presentes en la compañía son determinadas a través de una encuesta a los colaboradores. Posteriormente, se aplica el método multicriterio Elimination et Choix Traduisant la Réalité (ELECTRE) para identificar el conjunto de factores mínimos a modificar para implantar en forma exitosa un proyecto de cambio. Esta propuesta permite focalizar los esfuerzos de los gestores de cambio, haciéndolos más efectivos para desarrollar planes de acción para el descongelamiento de prejuicios. Las tipologías prioritarias determinadas para el caso de análisis son el ignorante y el desganado para la dimensión individual, y las clases estática y rutinaria para la dimensión organizacional.
15 Temmuz Darbe Girişimi Sonrası ‘Demokrasi Nöbetlerinin’ Halkla İlişkiler ve Kamuoyu Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: İMİK TANYILDIZI Nural , ATEŞ Taha Yasin
Published: April 2018

Siyasal
iletişimde kamuoyu oluşturmak için yapılan çalışmalar sadece seçim dönemlerinde
değil, ülkede önemli olayların yaşandığı zamanlarda da kullanılmaktadır. Bu
çalışmada 15 Temmuz darbe girişimine karşı düzenlenen ve “Demokrasi Nöbetleri”
olarak isimlendirilen, bir ay kadar devam eden sürecin toplum üzerindeki
etkileri halkla ilişkiler ve kamuoyu açısından ele alınmaktadır. Bu süreçte
yöneticiler ve özellikle iktidar siyasal iletişim yöntemleri ile ‘Demokrasi
Nöbetleri’ üzerinden bir kampanya yürütmüştür. Araştırmanın amacına ulaşması için Malatya il merkezinde bulunan
500 kişiye anket uygulanmış ve bu teknik ile elde edilen veriler bilgisayar
ortamında SPSS programı yardımı ile analiz edilmiştir. Analizlerde halkın
sokağa çıkmasını tetikleyen sebepler ve daha sonra oluşan/oluşturulan kamuoyu
ve algı elde edilen veriler ile ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır.
Timing Matters: Approaches for Measuring and Visualizing Behaviours of Timing and Spacing of Work in Self-Paced Online Teacher Professional Development Courses
Authors: Riel Jeremy , Lawless Kimberly A. , Brown Scott W.
Published: April 2018

One feature of self-paced online courses is greater learner control over the timing of their work in a course. However, the greater timing flexibility that learners enjoy in such environments may play a different role in the learning process than has been previously observed in formal online or face-to-face courses. As such, the study of work timing merits further investigation. Toward this goal, this study forwards two measures that represent the timing of coursework: 1) the timing index, or the degree to which a participant completes 50% of their work, and 2) the spacing count, the frequency of work performed across the course timeframe. In this study, the authors demonstrate the use of these measures from a data set of 42 U.S. middle-school teachers who participated in a self-paced, online professional development course to support teacher implementation of a new blended-learning curriculum. Using the two measures, the authors identify timing behaviours of participants and examine the effects that timing has on teacher self-efficacy after completing the course. The two measures and visualizations demonstrated in this paper yield useful individual-level variables for course timing that can be used for further study on the effects on learning outcomes.
Dynamic Capabilities and Competitive Advantage of Fast Foods Restaurants
Authors: Chukwuemeka Ofoegbu Wilson , Onuoha B. C.
Published: April 2018

The study focused on the relationship between dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage of fast foods restaurants in Rivers State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted, while primary data was collected via the administration of a structured questionnaire. Three hypotheses were formulated that, the dimensions of dynamic capabilities do not significantly correlate with the competitive advantage of the firms. However, the result of the analysis disproved the null hypotheses, meaning that dynamic capabilities of the firms significantly influence their levels of competitive advantage. It was recommended that managers of the firms should encourage quick response to environmental changes, by enhancing their employees’ capability to detect, monitor and respond to competition. Also, employees should be exposed to current trends, technologies and business applications in the sector to enhance their competencies which will, in turn, improve the competitive advantage of the firm.
A Quantitative Approach to Existing Issues of Audit Planning in Appropriateness and Relevance Analysis
Authors: Meliyev Isroil Ismoilovich
Published: April 2018

Audit planning has been a key stage of the audit process, which depicts the trajectory and basic actions. Developments in business and audit itself gave an impetus for the upgrading the audit plan regarding coverage, quality, and risk assessment. In turn, reshaped audit planning practices enriched with particular requirements and elements. However, qualitative measures are still failing to provide the clarity and credibility of audit plan compliance, which reveals the existence of a need for a quantitative approach. This article investigates the existing problems in current practices of audit planning and proposes a quantitative method for measuring the appropriateness and relevance of an audit plan.
Study on Causes of Taxation System’s Inefficiency: Evidence from Uzbekistan
Authors: Niyazmetov Islambek
Published: April 2018

This paper is intended to find main reasons of taxation system’s inefficiency leading to frequent changes in tax legislation. Uzbekistan’s tax system has been chosen as a sample for the study and has been analyzed using qualitative analyzes, such as logical comparison, analyzes of legislation, detextualization. We found that the main reason of frequent changes in tax legislation in Uzbekistan is the structure of tax system, where the fundamental principle is not followed. Beside of it, allowance of the current system to have an unequal tax burden on taxpayers, existence number of inefficient tax forms and constraints associated with the need to operate with too differentiated types of taxes and tax regimes have shown that can be the cause of overall inefficiency of the tax system of the country.
Environnement Social Et Prolifération Des Groupements Informels En Milieu Rural Ivoirien
Authors: Augustin Kouadio Amani
Published: April 2018

The objective of this study is to analyse the factors of the proliferation of informal groups in the sub-prefecture of Sirasso despite the regulations in force and which requires the transition of cooperatives into cooperative societies. The methodology used is a set of qualitative approaches consisting of individual semi-directional interviews made with some leaders of informal groupings and group interviews and quantitative approaches through a Questionnaire addressed to members of the informal groupings of six villages. This approach has resulted in the following results: Ideologies linked to informal groups as a means of empowerment, as a framework of freedom, as a framework for good management and the disappointment of members of former cooperatives, the policy Extension of cooperatives and the actions of cotton companies in Sirasso promote the proliferation of informal groups.
La Cohésion Sociale En Côte d'Ivoire: Analyse De La Situation Et Facteurs Selon Les Ivoiriens
Authors: Kone Sali Lokotianwa Yeo
Published: April 2018

This study proposes to examine the situation of social cohesion in Côte d'Ivoire. To do this a survey is conducted on a sample of 1536 Ivoirians in the four major regions of Côte d’Ivoire in both rural and urban areas. This sample is composed of 60 ethnic groups grouped into four (04) groups. The size of the sample obtained by the quota method (region, sex, agglomeration, age (18 years and over) socio-professional situation) is calculated taking into account the data of the last General Census of Population and Housing (RGPH., 2014). The results reveal that the Ivorian aware of his role also relies on public authorities to reduce disparities and polarizations. This will give people the impression that they are involved in a common enterprise, that they face the same challenges and are part of the same community.
Contribution A La Caractérisation Physico-Chimique Des Effluents De La Cosumar (Casablanca, Maroc) En Vue De Leur Traitement Approprié
Authors: Youssef Errogui , Abdelmottalib Nahli , Mohamed Chlaida , Kamal Chbihi
Published: April 2018

The production process of the agro-food industry is aimed to ensure consumer’s solvency and satisfaction. As a result, these industries are accelerating their pace and rate of production by resorting to the intensive use of natural resources, especially water and energy. This production rate is accompanied by an increase in the volume of wastewater. According to the normative and legal requirements governing the protection of environment, this wastewater requires characterization in order to guide the choice of their treatment system and recovery. This paper focuses on the physicochemical characteristics of sugar agro-food industry wastewater (Cosumar-Morocco) in order to guide the choice of their appropriate treatment, allowing the reduction of their impacts and nuisances on the marine receiving environment or their reuse. The results obtained, following a follow-up of 4 months (March, April, May and June 2015), revealed that the industrial wastewater of Cosumar is relatively warm and basic with average values of temperature and pH respectively equal to 42, 71 ° C (± 2.61) and 9.38 (± 1.64). These liquid effluents also exhibit a high charge of oxidable matter (average COD=4801.33 mg.l-1 (±2342.66), organic matter (BOD5=3959.01 mg.l-1 ±2293.65), and particulate matter (average solids content = 275, 5mg.l-1±143.25). Moreover, the raw wastewater presents a strong mineralization, which is justified by an Electrical Conductivity of 6828.33 μs.cm-1 (±1704.44) and a Sulphate content of 94.33 mg.l-1 (± 31.66). The average concentrations of Kjeldahl Nitrogen and total Phosphorus are 6.5 mg.l-1 (± 2.54) and 0.67 mg.l-1 (±0.562) respectively. The COD/BOD5 ratio is 1.21, indicating the biodegradability of the wastewater produced, through which the biological treatment can be recommended.
Status of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) in Côte d’Ivoire: From Production to Consumption and Evaluation of Technology Adoption
Authors: Modeste Kouassi Kan , Adolphe Mahyao , Boni N’zue , Edmond Koffi , Camille Koffi
Published: April 2018

The current state of cassava production and technology level as well as commercialization and consumption aspects were studied in Côte d’Ivoire. The study involved a sample of 570 actors of the value chain randomly selected in three (3) agro ecological regions (south, west and centre). Using a baseline survey questionnaire, 150 producers, 195 transformers and 195 consumers were interviewed. Results showed that farmers and consumers households are in majority led by men (80 and 61%) while transformers households are led by women (81%). Concerning the level of adoption of cassava technologies, it was found that about 35% of cassava growers are aware about the new cassava varieties and more than 80% agreed to use them. The analysis performed in agro ecological regions revealed that traditional varieties are preferred (40 % to 90 %) to improved varieties. Improved varieties, Bocou 1 (10.67%), TMS4 (2)1425 (0.67%) and Bocou 2 (0.67%) are less preferred for cultivation in spite of high yields, food processing or taste qualities, respectively mentioned by farmers. More than 50 % of farmers agreed to adopt the Rapid Seed Multiplication technique. Contrary to the localities of Man (West) and Bonoua (South) where pounded cassava is more consumed (89.29% and 66%), dehydrated cassava (Attieke) food is the most consumed in other localities surveyed. In spite of the high yield of improved varieties and the desire of cassava growers to adopt new cassava technologies, research and extension services should be reinforced taking into account agro ecological specificities of production, commercialization and consumption.
Diseño, Programación E Implementación De Una Red De Plc Rs 485, Caso Práctico: Laboratorio De Automatización Industrial En Una Institución De Educación Superior
Authors: Cajo Iván Mesias Hidalgo , Pucuna Saul Yasaca , Cajo Byron Geovanny Hidalgo , Andrade Pedro Rolando Salazar , Cajo Diego Patricio Hidalgo
Published: April 2018

The objective of the research is to develop a network system based on PLC RS-485T, to monitor a mechatronic equipment called Assembly of Parts, in the Industrial Automation Laboratory of the School of Systems Engineering of the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo. The research was developed based on the scientific method, and two Twido 20DTK PLCs were used, one PLC as Master and another PLC as Slave. The software for the monitoring of the network was carried out in the software called Labview version 7.1 and the TwidoSoft version 3.5 for the PLC coding. The communication between the different Twido 20DTK PLCs was obtained under the Labview 7.1 monitoring graphical interface; applying the data transfer in the RS-485T PLC network, improving the data transmission speed and avoiding that they are lost during the transmission, obtaining 70% the Ethernet network and 95% the industrial network, checking the reliability 75% in the Ethernet network and 100% in the industrial network, the speed in 75% in the Ethernet network and 100% in the industrial network and prevents the loss of information by 50% in the Ethernet network and the 100% in the industrial network; demonstrating the values obtained in an RS-485 Ethernet network. The developed system is applied sequentially, each time the sensor detects movement of an object (piece of the pallet) during the assembly, which was reflected in the user interface, changing color. In addition to the use of Modbus technology, the integration and communication of the PLC's was achieved, thus improving learning by observing in the computer the process of assembling parts.
Estimacion Del Potencial De Captura De Agua Atmosferica En Guásimas, Sonora
Authors: Bautista-Olivas Ana Laura , Bautista Fidencio Cruz
Published: April 2018

This paper focuses on estimating the potential of the atmospheric conditions in the locality of Guásimas Sonora for the capture of atmospheric water. To achieve this goal, an automated meteorological station was installed to record the ambient temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and precipitation at the study site. According to the results obtained, the potential of the atmospheric conditions for the capture of water in the locality of Guásimas, in general, is medium. It presents a period of 20 to 30 days a year to capture atmospheric water with passive collectors and between 105 and 130 days during the year for the condensation of atmospheric water with active collectors.
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Authors: Filosofía Cuestiones de
Published: April 2018

La revista Cuestiones de Filosofía,  ahora en su número 11,  continúa con uno de los temas que más se han publicado y que representan  un interés especial par la Escuela de Filosofía y Humanidades como es el de la enseñanza de la filosofía, asunto al cual se le dedican seis artículos escritos desde muy diversos horizontes: la didáctica, la educación como problema filosófico, la creatividad en filosofía, la filosofía ante el autoritarismo, la resistencia de los maestros y los problemas del poder en las sociedades disciplinarias y de control.
TÜRK BASININDA LİDERLERİN 16 MAYIS 2017 REFERANDUM HABERLERİNİN ÇERÇEVELENMESİ
Authors: ŞİMŞEK Gülsüm
Published: April 2018

İletişim ve medya alanında yapılan
araştırmaların başında, toplumun büyük çoğunluğunu etkileyen konuların yazılı
ve görsel basında sunumunun nasıl yapıldığı gelmektedir. Haberlerin yazılı ve
görsel basında nasıl sunulduğuna dair kullanılan yöntemlerden birisi
çerçeveleme analizidir. Çerçeveleme analizi, haberlerin medyada kamuoyuna nasıl
sunulduğunu ortaya koymaya çalışan bir araştırma yöntemidir. Bu çalışmada 16
Nisan 2017 anayasa değişikliği referandumuyla ilgili haberlerin Milliyet, Sözcü
ve Yeni Akit gazetelerinde nasıl sunulduğu çerçeve analizi ile tespit edilmeye
çalışılmıştır. Çalışma, ilgili gazetelerin AKP, CHP ve HDP haberlerinin
çerçevelenmesiyle sınırlandırılmıştır. Yapılan analiz sonucunda gazetelerin
kullandıkları haber çerçevelerinde farklılıklar tespit edilmiştir.  Gazetelerin iktidar haberleri çerçevesinde,
15 Temmuz-darbe, terörist-PKK-YPG, hayır-evet ve Avrupa temaları ön plana
çıkmaktadır. HDP ile ilgili haberlerde hayır, darbe-15 Temmuz, barış ve özgürlük
çerçeveleri, CHP haberlerinde ise hayır, tek adam, ağır veballi evet, darbe-15
Temmuz-FETÖ çerçeveleri vurgulanmıştır. Yeni Akit gazetesi HDP’ye ve CHP’ye
karşı “yalancı Kılıçdaroğlu, HDP’nin evet yalanı, ilgi görmeyen HDP mitingleri,
PKK destekçisi CHP” gibi olumsuz çerçeveler inşa etmiştir.  Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ile ilgili
haberler ise “referandum resti, evet oylarının önde gittiği, referandum
anketleri vb.” olumlu çerçevelerde kamuoyuna sunulmuştur. Çalışmada aynı
zamanda liderlerin referandum söylemlerinin hangi çerçeveler üzerinde inşa
ettikleri betimlenmiştir.
KURUMSAL SOSYAL SORUMLULUK İLETİŞİMİ VE HALKLA İLİŞKİLER
Authors: HOŞTUT Sibel
Published: April 2018

Bugün kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk iletişiminde önemli bir görevi yerine
getiren halkla ilişkiler birimi, şirketin üçlü sorumluluk anlayışına veya
kurumsal sosyal sorumluluğa ilişkin uygulamalarını çeşitli iletişim araçlarını
kullanarak paydaşlara aktarılmasını sağlamaktadır. Ancak yine birçok şirkette gerçekleştirilen
sosyal sorumluluk uygulamalarının iletişimi yapılmamaktadır. Literatür
taramasına dayanan bu çalışmada, şirketlerin sosyal sorumluluk uygulamaları
çerçevesinde paydaşlarla kurdukları iletişime ilişkin stratejiler açıklanmaya
çalışılmıştır. Bunun için Morsing ve Schultz’un (2006) halkla ilişkiler
modellerinin özelliklerine dayalı olarak tanımladıkları kurumsal sosyal
sorumluluk iletişim stratejilerine başvurulmuştur. Ancak şirketlerin KSS
uygulamalarına ilişkin iletişim kurmama durumları ya da başarısız iletişim
çabaları için de iletişimsizlik durumu açıklanmıştır. Nitekim KSS iletişimi ile
şirket ekonomik, sosyal ve çevresel performans bilgilerinin iç ve dış paydaşlara
aktarılmasını sağlayarak paydaş ilişkilerini korumakta ve iyi bir kimliğe,
imaja, itibara, ilişki yönetimine ve sürdürülebilirliğe ilişkin unsurların
geliştirilmesini sağlamaktadır.
The Relationship Between Knowledge of Mother and Family Support with Immunization Status Td in Sub PIN Difteri
Authors: Fajriyah Ishmatul
Published: April 2018

ABSTRACTThe number cases of diphtheria in East Java have increased more years. Surabaya is one of cities that implemented the Sub Pekan Imunisasi Nasional (PIN) Diphtheria. Sub PIN Diphtheria is a program that aims to break the chain of diphtheria transmission. Children aged > 7–15 years are one of the program’s targets Sub PIN Diphtheria. Sub PIN coverage for groups of children aged > 7–15 years in Kalijudan Public Health Center (PHC) only 79.15%, while the predetermined minimum target is 95%. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between knowledge and support from family with immunization status Td in Sub PIN diphtheriae. The research used case kontrol design by using a quantitative approach. The population case is all children aged > 7–15 years in Kalijudan PHC the immunization status Td in Sub PIN program is incomplete. Number of respondents by 60 people. The selection of the sample with simple random sampling. The variabels studied were the characteristics, knowledge, and family support. The results showed that there is a relationship between the level of knowledge of mothers (p = 0.038). There is a relationship between support from family with immunization status Td in sub PIN diphtheria (p = 0.030). It is expected that cross-sector cooperation in the implementation of sub PIN diphtheria and increase knowledge related maternal sub PIN diphtheria and diphtheria by counseling.Keywords: family support, immunization, knowledge, Sub PIN diphtheria
Evaluation of surveillance of dengue fever cases in the public health centre of Putat Jaya based on attribute surveillance
Authors: Zumaroh Zumaroh
Published: April 2018

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a public health problem in the village of Putat Jaya which is an endemic area. Surveilans activity in DHF control program is the most important activity in controlling and monitoring disease progression. The program is expected to achieve incidence rate 55/100.000 population. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of case surveilans in health centre of putat jaya based on attribute surveillance. Attribute surveillance is an indicator that describes the characteristics of the surveillance system. This research was an evaluation research with descriptive study design. As informants were clinic staff who deal specifically with cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever and laboratory workers. The techniques of data collection by interviews and document study. The variables of this study were simplicity, flexibility, acceptability, sensitivity, positive predictive value, representativeness, timeliness, data quality and data stability. It could be seen from Incidence Rate in 2013 has reached 133/100.00 population. The activity of surveilance in the village of Putat Jaya reviewed from disease contol program management was not succeed into decrease incidence rate of DHF. Therefore, dengue control programs in health centers Putat Jaya need to do cross-sector cooperation and cross-program cooperation, strengthening the case reporting system by way increasing in the utilization of information and communication technology electromedia.Keywords: case surveillance, dengue hemorrhagic fever, evaluation, attribute surveillance, Putat Jaya
Comparison Of Number Of Diffusion Gradient Direction In Brain Imaging Diffusion Tensor; Case Study Of Tumor Brain
Authors: Rofiky Afif , Rahardjo Paulus , Soeharmanto Didik
Published: April 2018

Background : Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), namely MRI sequence which is the diffusion of water analysis that shows the complex structure of brain tissue. The weakness of this sequence is scanning time. Number of Diffusion Gradient Direction (NDGD) is one of parameter that effect scanning time. Purpose: This study has aim to compare between NDGD 25 and NDGD 15 in brain tumor. Methods: This study used observational analytic study with prospective approach. Five patients were examined using DTI sequence with NDGD 25 and NDGD 15. The parameter for evaluating the quality image is of Fractional Anisotropy (FA) and Fiber Tracking (FT). Result: Image with NDGD 25 was better than NDGD 15, but the difference was not significantly. Conclusion: It can be concluded that NDGD 15 can be solution to get informative image with short scan time when DTI sequence is used to examine brain tumor.
Clinical Applications of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Reproductive Medicine; A Literature Review
Authors: Borhani Soheila , Yazdi Reza Salman
Published: April 2018

Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples worldwide, an estimated 30% of which is related to male factor infertility. Application of low level laser therapy (LLLT) to improve fertility status is a rapidly growing discipline in medicine. Laser therapy triggers a variety of biological processes through interaction with primary cellular photoacceptors. The present review aims at evaluating the literature available in the MEDLINE/ PubMed on cellular and molecular mechanisms of photobiomodulation in the domains of reproductive and veterinary medicine. We primarily focused on the clinical application of laser treatment on seminal quality, in particular its role in promoting spermatozoa motility, as well as the role of phototherapy in modulating assisted reproduction (ART). Additionally, we investigated the strength of evidence in support of the positive impact of photobiomodulation on facilitating ART.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TEKNIK MAKE A MATCH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN MEKANIKA TEKNIK KELAS X TEKNIK BANGUNAN SMK NEGERI 5 SURAKARTA TAHUN AJARAN 2014 – 2015
Authors: Ardiyawati Dewi , Rahmawati Anis , Agustin Rima Sri
Published: April 2018

Tujuan penelitian adalah (1) Untuk mengetahui peningkatan peran aktif
siswa dalam proses belajar mengajar dengan model pembelajaran kooperatif
teknik Make a Match, (2) Untuk mengetahui peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa
pada mata pelajaran Mekanika Teknik dengan model pembelajaran kooperatif
teknik Make a Match. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK).
Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, dengan tiap siklus terdiri atas
perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data
yang digunakan adalah observasi, dokumentasi, tes dan tugas. Uji validitas data
menggunakan teknik triangulasi data dan analisis data secara analisis interaktif.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) Model pembelajaran kooperatif teknik Make a
Match dapat membuat siswa berperan aktif dalam proses belajar mengajar, (2)
Prestasi Belajar siswa: Ranah Kognitif pada pra siklus 29,17%, Siklus I 66,67%
dan Siklus II 83,33%; Ranah Afektif pada pra siklus berpredikat Baik (B) 8 siswa,
Siklus I berpredikat Sangat Baik (SB) 2 siswa dan berpredikat Baik (B) 12 siswa,
dan Siklus II berpredikat Sangat Baik (SB) 5 siswa dan 19 siswa berpredikat Baik
(B); Ranah Psikomotorik pada pra siklus 25,00%, Siklus I 62,50% dan Siklus II
83,33%. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif
teknik Make a Match dapat meningkatkan peran aktif siswa dalam mengikuti
pembelajaran. Penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif teknik Make a Match
meningkatkan prestasi belajar siswa kelas X TSB SMK Negeri 5 Surakarta pada
mata pelajaran Mekanika Teknik.
Kata Kunci: Make a Match, Prestasi Belajar, Mekanika Teknik