bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A new species of dance fly of the subgenus Empis (Kritempis) (Diptera: Empididae) from Spain
Authors: Shamshev I.V. , Barták M.
Published: March 2019

A new species of dance fly (Diptera, Empididae) in the subgenus Kritempis Collin, 1926 of the genus Empis Linnaeus, 1758 is described from Spain: E. (K.) kubiki sp. nov. (type locality: Embalse de Barbate, Cádiz Province). The new species is closely related to E. (K.) livida Linnaeus, 1758.
A new species and new records of harpacticoids (Crustacea: Copepoda: Harpacticoida) from North-Eastern Borneo
Authors: Fefilova E.B. , Alekseev V.R.
Published: March 2019

Zooplankton samples from inland water bodies in the north-eastern part of Borneo were collected in rivers, ponds, roadside ditches, irrigation canals, rice fields, and temporary water bodies. The harpacticoid copepods (Harpacticoida) were found only in three surveyed locations. Seven species of four genera from the families Canthocamptidae and Phyllognathopodidae were identified. Four of harpacticoid species found belong to the genus Elaphoidella. A new species, Elaphoidella fatimae sp. nov., is described. It differs from all known species of the genus by combination of the following characters: posterior margins of body somites serrate at dorsal side; anal operculum rounded, with spinules; caudal rami conical; exopod of leg 5 about three times as long as wide. Six species were reported for Borneo for the first time.
First data on the freshwater Tardigrada in India: a find of Pseudobiotus kathmanae in a small Himalayan lake
Authors: Tumanov D.V.
Published: March 2019

A brief report on the tardigrade species Pseudobiotus kathmanae discovered in a small lake in Indian Himalayas is given, provided with morphometric data and photographs. Current state of knowledge of Indian fauna of Tardigrada is discussed, together with the discussion of the distribution of the freshwater genus Pseudobiotus.
New records of true bugs (Heteroptera) from the Krasnoyarsk Territory and Tyva Republic, Russia
Authors: Kuzhuget S.V.
Published: March 2019

Three species of true bugs (Heteroptera), Blepharidopterus angulatus, Phytocoris nowickyi and Scolopostethus thomsoni, new for the Krasnoyarsk Territory, were found in the Western Sayan Mountains. Two species, Drymus sylvaticus and Odontoscelis fuliginosa, are recorded in the Tyva Republic for the first time; this is the first finding of the genus Drymus in the region.
Land tenure and the sustainability of pastoral production systems: a comparative analysis of the Andean Altiplano and the East African savannah
Authors: Damonte Gerardo , Ngaji Tim , Kirimi Lilian , Glave Manuel , Rodríguez Sandra
Published: March 2019

Pastoral communities are facing mounting pressure on their livelihoods due to misconceptions about pastoralism and global trends including population growth and climate change. In this context, this article seeks to establish a correlation between pastoral land tenure systems and the sustainability of pastoralism as a production system. Using a comparative approach, we develop a taxonomy to first categorise the tenure regimes - collective and individual - of pastoralist societies of the Andean altiplano and the Kenyan savannah, and then we explore how these different regimes enable or hinder the performance of productive strategies that are key to the sustainability of pastoralism. We find that collective land tenure is positively correlated with the sustainability of pastoral production systems.
In the way: perpetuating land dispossession of the indigenous Hai//om and the collective action law suit for Etosha National Park and Mangetti West, Namibia
Authors: Koot Stasja , Hitchcock Robert
Published: March 2019

As former mobile foraging peoples, the indigenous Hai//om San of Namibia lost most of their land - including Etosha National Park and Mangetti West - to other groups and the state in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. After independence (1990), the government redistributed some of this land to various expropriated groups. In the following overview, we delve into this complex history to argue that the recent decision by the Hai//om (2015) to file a collective action lawsuit against the government of Namibia over Etosha and Mangetti West must be seen in a context of ongoing, often subtle, processes of land dispossession simultaneously taking place as a result of marginalisation and structural disempowerment.
Elusive profits: understanding economic performance of local traders in the pastoral small ruminant value chain in Northern Kenya
Authors: Roba Guyo Malicha , Lelea Margareta Amy , Hensel Oliver , Kaufmann Brigitte
Published: March 2019

Traders tend to be regarded as exploitative towards producers even without knowledge of their businesses. This study examines marketing costs, net-profits and return to invested capital of small ruminant traders from Marsabit County. Based on 84 transactions made between 2014 and 2016, we found low average profits and a high risk of economic losses among local long-distance traders. For traders working in partnerships of two or more, the profits and losses over the study period amounted to incomes barely exceeding Kenya's minimum wage. Although traders play an important role in linking pastoralists to markets, the precariousness they face hinders the sustainability of pastoral small ruminant value chains in Kenya
Subsistence or market economy? Assessment of a pastoral system of Mongolia twenty years after the fall of Socialism
Authors: Joly Frédéric , Tulganyam Samdanjigmed , Hubert Bernard
Published: March 2019

We studied herder practices in a pastoral system of the Mongolian Gobi, to assess its degree of integration in commercial networks and reliance on monetised resources (purchased inputs, machinery and salaried workers). Little infrastructure is present, few inputs are bought, herders primarily rely on standing grass and natural water sources, and labour is primarily provided by household members. As a result, the monetised items only account for five per cent of the production costs. Conversely, the monetary value of the products sold (live animals and fibre), and those consumed for subsistence (meat and milk products), are almost similar (sold: 59 per cent/ subsistence: 41 per cent). Herders are therefore well connected with markets in terms of outputs produced, despite a small amount of integration in terms of inputs, which is made possible by the family workforce and the ecosystem services of provision of grass and water.
Repeated sprint training improves both anaerobic and aerobic fitness in basketball players
Authors: Gantois Petrus , Batista Gilmário Ricarte , Aidar Felipe José , Nakamura Fabio Yuzo , de Lima-Júnior Dalton , Cirilo-Sousa Maria S. , de Matos Dihogo Gama , Cabral Breno G.A.T.
Published: March 2019

BACKGROUND:

Basketball is an intermittent sport were both neuromuscular and aerobic fitness are essential for the players. Thereby, repeated sprint training seems to be a feasible training strategy to improve these physical attributes.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of the present study is to verify the effect of repeated sprint training on the anaerobic and aerobic performance in basketball players.

METHODS:

Seventeen college players were randomized into two groups, repeated sprint training ([Formula: see text] 9) and control group ([Formula: see text] 8). The repeated sprint training group performed 2–3 sets of 6 [Formula: see text] 30 m all-out sprints, twice per week, in addition to the regular training routine. The control group performed only regular training routine during six weeks on the pre-season. The dependent variables were aerobic fitness, vertical countermovement jump, repeated vertical jump ability, and repeated sprints ability.

RESULTS:

Repeated sprint training improve the best sprint time ([Formula: see text] 0.033), worst sprint time ([Formula: see text] 0.035), sprint decrement ([Formula: see text] 0.04), CMJ ([Formula: see text] 0.037), and peak speed in the incremental test ([Formula: see text] 0.008).

CONCLUSION:

Repeated sprint training is effective in conditioning neuromuscular quality-related abilities of short sprint speed, jump, and aerobic fitness in college basketball players during the last phase of the pre-season.
Measuring voluntary activation of the Quadriceps femoris during isokinetic concentric contractions
Authors: Malloggi Chiara , Catino Luigi , Rota Viviana , Scarano Stefano , Tesio Luigi
Published: March 2019

BACKGROUND:

It is known that Voluntary Activation (VA) of muscles may be lower during isokinetic concentric (CON) contractions than during isometric (ISOM) contractions, and that it may be further decreased in various motor impairments.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study was to validate the Interpolated Twitch Technique (ITT) for quantifying VA of the Quadriceps femoris during CON contractions (knee extension at 60 and 120[Formula: see text]/s, CON60 and CON120, respectively).

METHODS:

Pairs of electrical stimuli were delivered to the Quadriceps femoris of twenty-two healthy subjects at 50[Formula: see text] of knee flexion. Participants were instructed to exert five different levels of effort in decreasing order between 100% and 20% maximal voluntary efforts in ISOM and CON contractions.

RESULTS:

Through a linear regression model, a significant relationship between measures of VA and moment was observed for all the three contraction conditions: slopes (95% confidence intervals) [Formula: see text] 1.04 (0.98–1.11), 0.96 (0.89–1.02) and 0.84 (0.78–0.91); intercepts [Formula: see text] [Formula: see text]5.22 ([Formula: see text]8.61–[Formula: see text]1.83), 4.16 (0.71–7.62) and 14.58 (10.76–18.39), for ISOM, CON60 and CON120 contractions, respectively. This supported the validity of the method.

CONCLUSIONS:

It is concluded that ITT can be a valid method for measuring VA during CON contractions, potentially useful both in sports and rehabilitation studies.
Effects of inguinal hernia repair on trunk muscle strength, quality of life, and neuropathic pain
Authors: Karahan Ali Yavuz , Sevinç Barış , Demirgül Recep , Senalp Engin , Turan Ersin , Doğru Osman , Karahan Ömer
Published: March 2019

BACKGROUND:

The Lichtenstein’s and Kugel’s procedures for inguinal hernia repair have been compared in terms of immediate complications, including hematoma, testicular pain and wound infection, and long-term outcomes such as chronic pain.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of the present study was to compare trunk muscle strength, quality of life (QoL), and neuropathic pain (NP) components using a prospective controlled study following the above two procedures.

METHODS:

Sixty consecutive patients underwent elective inguinal hernia repair from 2013 until 2014. Thirty patients were operated using standard Lichtenstein, while 30 were treated with a Kugel patch. Six months after initial surgery, trunk muscle strength and patient QoL were evaluated. Additionally, 40 healthy volunteers, matched for age and sex, were recruited for comparison. Trunk muscle strength was measured isokinetically, whereas QoL and pain level were assessed using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) and the PainDETECT questionnaire (PD-Q), respectively.

RESULTS:

Mean peak moment of trunk flexion and trunk flexor-extensor (agonist/antagonist) ratio were significantly lower in patients than in controls, while no differences were observed between the two surgery groups. In addition, trunk extension strength was mearly identical in all there (2 experimental, 1 control) groups. Only two patients in the Lichtenstein group and one patient in the Kugel group showed a PD-Q score over 19 and NP component. There was no difference in the PD-Q scores and SF-36 domains between the different surgery groups.

CONCLUSIONS:

Based on the outcome parameters evaluated in this study, none of the two surgical interventions is superior to the other. Therefore, the particular choice of surgical procedure should rely on other factors.
Vascular Mild Cognitive Impairment: Identifying Disease in Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Reducing Risk Factors, and Providing Support. The Osaki-Tajiri and Kurihara Projects
Authors: Meguro Kenichi , Dodge Hiroko H.
Published: March 2019

Vascular mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a critical disease. Its prognosis includes not only onset of vascular dementia, but also death by cardiovascular disease. The vascular risk factors for vascular MCI are treatable, and appropriate treatment can prevent or delay the progression to dementia. Therefore, this group is an excellent candidate for secondary prevention. However, community-dwelling older adults with vascular MCI are often undetected and are not clinically identified until they develop frank dementia. Furthermore, older adults with undetected vascular MCI often have decreased ability to follow their medication regimens and this poor medication adherence worsens their vascular comorbidities. This vicious cycle needs to be prevented through community-based interventions. There is evidence that treatment of hypertension or diabetes mellitus could lead to a reduced incidence of vascular MCI and dementia. In this review article, we first explain the background and etiology of vascular MCI. We then summarize phenotype of subcortical vascular dementia which is often unrecognized or “hidden” in the community. Then we introduce the Osaki-Tajiri and Kurihara Projects which have been conducted in Northern Japan, as an example of prevention projects aimed to identify early-stage vascular MCI in the community, reduce the risk factors and facilitate their treatment. Early identification of vascular MCI in the community could lead to a large reduction in the dementia burden worldwide. The outreach efforts presented here could be useful in developing secondary prevention strategies targeted to vascular MCI.
Subjective Cognitive Decline May Be a Stronger Predictor of Incident Dementia in Women than in Men
Authors: Heser Kathrin , Kleineidam Luca , Wiese Birgitt , Oey Anke , Roehr Susanne , Pabst Alexander , Kaduszkiewicz Hanna , van den Bussche Hendrik , Brettschneider Christian , König Hans-Helmut , Weyerer Siegfried , Werle Jochen , Fuchs Angela , Pentzek Michael , Mösch Edelgard , Bickel Horst , Maier Wolfgang , Scherer Martin , Riedel-Heller Steffi G. , Wagner Michael
Published: March 2019

Background/Objective:

Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) has often been associated with an increased risk for subsequent dementia. However, sex-specific associations are understudied until now.

Methods:

Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations over a follow-up period of up to 13 years were investigated in a sample of participants without objective cognitive impairment at baseline ( n = 2,422, mean age = 79.63 years). Logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models were conducted.

Results:

Women less frequently reported SCD without worries ( p < 0.001), but tended to report more often SCD with worries ( p = 0.082) at baseline compared to men. In models adjusted for age, education, cognitive status, and depressive symptoms, SCD at baseline increased the risk for subsequent dementia ( p < 0.001), and this effect was less pronounced in males (interaction sex×SCD: p = 0.022). Stratified analyses showed that SCD increased the risk for subsequent dementia in women (HR = 1.77, p < 0.001), but not in men (HR = 1.07, p = 0.682). Similar results were found in analyses with SCD without and with worries, except that SCD with worries also predicted subsequent Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in men ( p = 0.037).

Conclusion:

At baseline, men reported more SCD without worries and women tended to report more SCD with worries. SCD in women was more strongly associated with subsequent dementia. SCD without and with worries was related to incident dementia and AD in women, whereas in men only SCD with worries increased the risk for AD, but not for all-cause dementia.
A Meta-Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Transcriptomic Data
Authors: Patel Hamel , Dobson Richard J.B. , Newhouse Stephen J.
Published: March 2019

Background:

Microarray technologies have identified imbalances in the expression of specific genes and biological pathways in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brains. However, there is a lack of reproducibility across individual AD studies, and many related neurodegenerative and mental health disorders exhibit similar perturbations.

Objective:

Meta-analyze publicly available transcriptomic data from multiple brain-related disorders to identify robust transcriptomic changes specific to AD brains.

Methods:

Twenty-two AD, eight schizophrenia, five bipolar disorder, four Huntington’s disease, two major depressive disorder, and one Parkinson’s disease dataset totaling 2,667 samples and mapping to four different brain regions (temporal lobe, frontal lobe, parietal lobe, and cerebellum) were analyzed. Differential expression analysis was performed independently in each dataset, followed by meta-analysis using a combining p-value method known as Adaptively Weighted with One-sided Correction.

Results:

Meta-analysis identified 323, 435, 1,023, and 828 differentially expressed genes specific to the AD temporal lobe, frontal lobe, parietal lobe, and cerebellum brain regions, respectively. Seven of these genes were consistently perturbed across all AD brain regions with SPCS1 gene expression pattern replicating in RNA-Seq data. A further nineteen genes were perturbed specifically in AD brain regions affected by both plaques and tangles, suggesting possible involvement in AD neuropathology. In addition, biological pathways involved in the “metabolism of proteins” and viral components were significantly enriched across AD brains.

Conclusion:

This study identified transcriptomic changes specific to AD brains, which could make a significant contribution toward the understanding of AD disease mechanisms and may also provide new therapeutic targets.
A simultaneous separation of magnetic and conductive particles in a designed permanent magnet drum separator
Authors: Ouili Mehdi , Mehasni Rabia , Feliachi Mouloud , Belounis Abdallah , Latreche Mohamed El Hadi
Published: March 2019

The aim of this work is the investigation of the simultaneous separation of magnetic (𝜇 r > 80) and conductive (σ ≈ 6 ×107 S/m) particles in a designed magnetic separator. Such a separator consists mainly of a drum on which permanent magnets are arranged and a conveyor belt carrying the material to be purified. The separately driving of the drum and the conveyor belt allows the independent control of the frequency of the generated magnetic field and the displacement speed of the material to be treated. To generate high magnetic field, identical NdFeB permanent magnet bars with residual magnetic flux density B r = 1.2 T are used. To compute the particles trajectories, the magnetic field and the particle dynamic governing equations have been solved using the numerical finite element (FEM) and Runge Kutta (RK4) methods. The computing results have shown that the proposed separator permits the simultaneous separation of magnetic and conductive particles. To check the validity of the numerical results, experiments have been carried out on ferromagnetic powder and conductive particles of different sizes.
Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde e Espiritualidade em Pessoas com Câncer
Authors: Menezes Renata Ramos , Kameo Simone Yuriko , Valença Thiago dos Santos , Mocó Gabriel Agra Alencar , Santos José Marcos de Jesus
Published: March 2019

Introdução: Na avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, o domínio espiritualidade/religiosidade/crenças pessoais apresenta-se como recurso bastante expressivo e utilizado para pessoas com câncer durante os períodos de enfrentamento da doença. Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde e a espiritualidade em pessoas com câncer acompanhadas na Atenção Primária à Saúde na cidade de Lagarto/SE. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal e exploratória, de caráter quantitativo, com abordagens descritiva e analítica. Para a coleta dos dados, foram realizadas entrevistas, de março a dezembro de 2017, com pessoas diagnosticadas com câncer, nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde e nas residências dos participantes da cidade de Lagarto/SE. Foram utilizados os instrumentos de caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica, EORTC QLQ-C30 e WHOQOL-SRPB. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 42 pessoas com câncer e mostrou resultados equivalentes entre homens e mulheres, predominância de idosos, pardos, casados, com ensino fundamental incompleto, aposentados, católicos e residentes na zona urbana. Os cânceres mais relatados foram próstata, mama e pele. Os participantes apresentaram qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde satisfatória (62,10) e uma resposta positiva relacionada à conexão com o ser espiritual (17,36), assim como a influência da fé (17,49) em situações de enfrentamento na vida. Conclusão: A qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde e a espiritualidade abordam condições necessárias para o melhor enfrentamento pelas pessoas, alívio das repercussões provocadas pelo câncer e melhor conhecimento para auxiliar os profissionais de saúde.
Extrapulmonary Intrapleural Hydatid Disease- A Case Report
Authors: Hashmi Muhammad Usman , Ullah Muhammad Kaleem , Sarwar Mohsin , Sultan Alia , Aleem Abdul , Khan Iftikhar H.
Published: March 2019

Hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. It mostly involves liver and lungs whereas the unusual sites are spleen, kidney, peritoneal cavity, skin, muscles, heart, brain, vertebral column, ovaries, pancreas, gallbladder, thyroid gland, breast, and bones. Herein, we describe a unique case of intrapleural hydatid cyst which was solely confined to the pleural space without involvement of lung parenchyma and other associated structures. Despite the fact that Pakistan is an endemic country for hydatid disease, we could not identify any single documented case of intrapleural hydatid disease from Pakistan. The purpose of our case report is to promote awareness among fellow healthcare professionals about this rare variant of hydatid disease and to prevent any missed diagnosis and life-threatening complications. Hence, once the diagnosis was established, we performed a right-sided thoracotomy. Intraoperatively, the lung was collapsed due to the pressure effects of hydatid cysts. The hydatid cysts were evacuated completely from the pleural cavity and postoperatively the patient had an uneventful recovery and remained asymptomatic during all the follow-up visits. Conclusively, the hydatid disease may involve unusual sites such as the pleural space. A strong clinical suspicion, supportive radiological findings, and positive serological evidence play a critical role in the establishment of the diagnosis.
Uji Daya Hambat Ekstrak Etanol Bawang Dayak (Eleutherine bulbosa (Mill.) Urb.) terhadap Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Novaryatiin Susi , Ramli Ahmad , Ardhany Syahrida Dian
Published: March 2019

Dayak Onion is a typical plant of Central Kalimantan. This plant has been traditionally used by the Dayak community as traditional medicine. Empirically, Dayak Onion bulbs are known to have properties to treat boils or skin diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of inhibition of Dayak Onion ethanol extract in inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and to determine the effectiveness of the inhibition of Dayak Onion ethanol extract and concentration that could inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This research was carried out by testing the antibacterial activity of Dayak Onion extract at levels of 1%, 5%, 10%, and 15% using the Disc Diffusion (Kirby-Bauer) method by using disc paper. The results showed that Dayak Onion ethanol extract was able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and effectively inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus at concentrations of 1%, 5%, 10%, and 15% with inhibitory zones of 14.3 � 2.5 mm ; 16.6 � 1.7 mm; 16.2 � 2.0 mm; and 18.0 � 1.7 mm.
Penentuan Nilai Sun Protection Factor secara In Vitro pada Ekstrak Etanol Akar Kalakai (Stenochlaena palustris Bedd) dengan Metode Spektrofotometer UV-Vis
Authors: Adawiyah Rabiatul
Published: March 2019

The sunscreens or Sun Protecting Agent is the materials protecting the skin from the exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Amount of Sun Protection Factor shows how many times the subject skin protection can be multiplied under the sun rays without erythema occurs. Kalakai contains some bio-active substance like phenol, flavonoid, alkaloid and terpenoid family which are proven as a very effective antioxidant. The purpose of this research was to determine the concentration of ethanol extract of kalakai root which has the potential as a sunscreen based on the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) parameter. Determination of SPF amount was carried out in vitro by UV-VIS spectrophotometer at a concentration of 50 ppm, 100 ppm, 150 ppm, 200 ppm, 250 ppm, 300 ppm, and 350 ppm with a wavelength of 290-320 nm. The result showed that kalakai root ethanol extract indicated potential as a sunscreen at a concentration of 300 ppm and 350 ppm obtained SPF values respectively 11 and 14 classified as sunscreens with extreme ability levels.
Comparison of Emission Measurement Methods for Electromagnetic Disturbances in the Frequency Range from 30 MHz to 300 MHz for LED Lamps According to EN 55015
Authors: Kamuda Kazimierz , Klepacki Dariusz , Kuryło Kazimierz , Sabat Wiesław
Published: March 2019

The results of measurements of electromagnetic disturbances emitted by LED lamps, in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 300 MHz, which were made using two methods described in the EN 55015/2013 standard have been presented in the paper. In order to compare both methods, each tested lamp was first measured using the traditional method described in Section4.4.2 and then tested by an alternative, equivalent method described in Annex B of the above-mentioned standard. The comparison of results for both methods indicates that using first method, a given LED lamp emits disturbances below the acceptable limits, while the same LED lamp tested with the second method emits disturbances that are at the limit of admissible values. Additionally, used statistical tools in the form of calculated linear correlation coefficient show that the nature of the emission of disturbances measured for the same lamp is very comparable in both methods. The reference of these quasi-peak values to the permissible limits applicable in one or the other method may lead to different decisions.
Analysis of Electromagnetic Disturbances Generated by an Autonomous RFID-Based Navigation Robot
Authors: Hubacz Marcin , Klepacki Dariusz , Kuryło Kazimierz , Pawłowicz Bartosz , Sabat Wiesław , Trybus Bartosz
Published: March 2019

The paper discusses the issue of EMC compatibility of autonomous navigation robots that utilize the RFID technology for surface discovery. The robots can work individually or in a group in environments equipped with RFID transponders. The need to examine EMC compatibility of such robots is pointed out, so that they can work and communicate without disturbing other devices or each other. Measurements and analysis of electromagnetic disturbances generated by a prototype of a navigation mobile robot has been carried out. Results of the measurements for the model of the robot are presented. Factors determining generation of the disturbances in the model are pointed out.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Kelompok pemilihan Saham LQ45 dengan menggunakan metode AHP, Promethee dan BORDA
Authors: Mauko Arfan , B Muslimin , Sugiartawan Putu
Published: March 2019

Investments shares on the Indonesia Stock Exchange is one of the investment with a high rate of return. Stock investment profit greatly influenced by the selection of the right stocks in a portfolio. Analyzing the uncertainty of a stock investor can involve the process of stock selection in group decision which includes investors, investment bankers, analysts, and brokers. Stock selection as a group can produce a stock portfolio with a higher rate of profit than the results of individual decision-making.

Implementation of stock selection in group decision support systems (GDSS) used two economic approaches, namely fundamental analysis, and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis uses data financial ratios which have a significant influence on the development of a company's stock. Technical analysis is a stock valuation based on stock movement data time series. This research using AHP, PROMETHEE, and Borda to accommodate the results of shares in group decision making.

This research resulted in ranking stocks as a group that can serve as recommendations for investors stock picking.
Laboratory Medicine - Current
Authors: Rahman Md Rezwanur
Published: March 2019

Abstract not available

Delta Med Col J. Jan 2019 7(1): 1-3
Effect of Vitamin E on Serum Urea Level on Gentamicin Induced Nephrotoxicity in Long Evans Rats
Authors: Ahmed Md Shameem , Ahmed Mohammad Ashraf , Rahman Md Rezwanur , Ashrafuzzaman - , Jahan Mushtari , Matin Md Abdul , Yasmin Aysha , Khatun Marjina , Afroz Farhana , Afroz Kuazi Dil
Published: March 2019

Background: The kidneys have an important role in eliminating the final products of metabolic activities, excreting the drugs and chemicals. A variety of frequently used drugs have been demonstrated to produce nephrotoxic effects.

Objective: This study was carried out to observe the effect of vitamin E on gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity by assessing serum urea level in Long Evans rats.

Materials and method: The experimental study was carried out on 40 healthy Long Evans rats of both sex with the weight ranges from 172-255 gm and the age ranges from 7 to 10 weeks. The rats were divided into four groups - Group A (normal control) received normal saline, group B, C and D received gentamicin for 6 days, rats of group C received vitamin E capsule for total 9 days with gentamicin whereas group D received vitamin E capsule for total 10 days with gentamicin. Serum urea level was measured at the end of the experiment.

Results: The (mean±SD) serum urea levels in group A, B, C and D were 4.79±0.32, 12.41±1.22, 7.56±1.11 and 7.15±1.09 mmol/L respectively. The differences between groups were highly significant (p<0.001) for group A & B, A & C, A & D, B & C, B & D whereas the difference between C & D (p>0.01) was not significant. Serum urea level of the normal saline control group (group A) was within the normal limit (4.79 mmol/L). Serum urea level in gentamicin treated rats (group B) was more in comparison to gentamicin and vitamin E treated rats (group C & D) and pretreatment with longer duration group (group D) showed lower serum urea value than shorter one (group C) though the groups showed no significant difference.

Conclusion: Vitamin E treatment showed some protective effect against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. The results also indicated that effectiveness of vitamin E depends on duration of pretreatment that means the pretreatment duration must be increased to a suitable period for better protection against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity.

Delta Med Col J. Jan 2019 7(1): 11-15
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Epidemiology, Physiopathology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Akter Nazma
Published: March 2019

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It affects over 90% of the diabetic patients. It is widely accepted that the toxic effects of hyperglycemia play an important role in the development of this complication, but several other hypotheses have been postulated. It is typically characterized by significant deficits in tactile sensitivity, vibration sense, lower-limb proprioception, and kinesthesia. Painful DPN has been shown to be associated with significant reductions in overall quality of life, increased levels of anxiety and depression, sleep impairment, and greater gait variability. DPN is often misdiagnosed and inadequately treated. Clinical recognition of DPN is imperative for allowing timely symptom management to reduce the morbidity associated with this condition. The management of diabetic neuropathic pain consists basically in excluding other causes of painful peripheral neuropathy, improving glycemic control as a prophylactic therapy and using medications to alleviate pain. First line drugs for pain relief include anticonvulsants, such as pregabalin and gabapentin and antidepressants, especially those that act to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline. In addition, there is experimental and clinical evidence that opioids can be helpful in pain control, mainly if associated with first line drugs. Other agents, including for topical application, such as capsaicin cream and lidocaine patches, have also been proposed to be useful as adjuvant in the control of diabetic neuropathic pain, but the clinical evidence is insufficient to support their use. The purpose of this review is to examine proposed mechanisms of DPN, summarize current treatment regimen. A better understanding of the mechanisms underlying diabetic neuropathic pain will contribute to the search of new therapies.

Delta Med Col J. Jan 2019 7(1): 35-48
Kajian Ekstraksi Antosianin dari Buah Murbei dengan Metode Sonikasi dan Microwave
Authors: Handaratri Anitarakhmi , Yuniati Yuyun
Published: March 2019

The pigment in mulberry (Morus alba L.), anthocyanin, is a kind of natural pigment for food processing and has functional potential and commercial values. Some investigators have developed a method to obtain high extraction yields in a short time. High yields with Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction method using ultrasonic waves that affect the cell wall and causes the destruction of a thin layer and helps in releasing phenolic compounds that trapped in the cell wall. Microwave Assisted Extraction method uses the energy of microwave radiation to heat the solvent quickly and efficiently. This study concludes and gives an overview advantages of both methods were compared with conventional methods.
Analisis Potensi Likuifaksi dengan Metode Deterministik di Wilayah Surabaya
Authors: Farichah Himatul , Kumala Sari Putu Tantri
Published: March 2019

Surabaya has an earthquake potential reach to 6.5 Mw. Moreover, on average, Surabaya area is a lowland which is alluvial deposits. Thus, it is required to perform potential liquefaction. Liquefaction potential analysis was performed by taking the soil data from the center of Surabaya. The initial of liquefaction potential analysis was conducted by considering soil gradation, relative density (DR), fine content (FC), degree of saturation (SR) dan SPT number. However, the advanced analysis was undertaken by utilizing Youd and Idriss 2001 dan metode Idriss 2008. The results of initial of liquefaction potential analysis show that the soil has potential to be liquefied at the depth 1-7m, however at the depth 22m the soil is not liquefied. Furthermore, the results of advanced analysis and conclusions of the analysis show that the soil has a liquefied potential at the depth 17 m from the surfaceABSTRAK Kota Surabaya memiliki potensi gempa yang terjadi bisa mencapai 6.5 Mw. Selain itu, Wilayah kota Surabaya merupakan daerah yang rata-rata dataran rendah, yang berkisar 80% merupakan endapan alluvial. Sehingga perlu dilakukan analisis potensi likuifaksi. Analisis potensi likuifaksi hanya dilakukan pada data tanah wilayah Surabaya Pusat. Analisis awal potensi likuifaksi dilakukan berdasarkan aspek gradasi tanah, relative density (DR), fine content (FC), derajat kejenuhan (SR), dan jumlah pukulan SPT. Sedangkan analisis lanjutan dengan menghitung Cyclic Shear Ratio (CSR), Cyclic Resistance Ratio (CRR), dan Factor of safety (FS) dengan menggunakan metode Youd dan Idriss 2001 dan metode Idriss 2008. Berdasarkan analisis awal, pada kedalaman 1-7 m masih ada potensi likuifaksi, sedangkan tidak ada lagi potensi likuifaksi pada kedalaman lebih dari 22 m. Berdasarkan analisis lanjutan dan kesimpulan analisis, hampir semua kedalaman memiliki potensi likuifaksi hingga kedalaman 17m.Kata kunci : Likuifaksi; gempa; analisis potensi likuifaksi
Life Cycle Cost Analysis on M1 and M2 Road Class Luminaires Installed In Turkey
Authors: Ayaz Ramazan , Ozcanli Asiye Kaymaz , Nakir Ismail , Bhusal Pramod , Unal Adem
Published: March 2019

This paper investigates and compares the photometric performance and lifetime cost effectiveness of LED and existing conventional luminaires (high pressure sodium (HPS) and metal halide (MH)). Photometric measurements of the lamps and the luminaires were performed at Yıldız Technical University Lighting Laboratory in Turkey. The performance requirements of the luminaires were analysed according to CIE (International Commission on Illumination) standards. In the simulations, HPS, MH and LED luminaires that provide good lighting criteria for designing M1 and M2 road models were compared in terms of a cost analysis. The life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) method, which comprises installation, energy and maintenance costs, was used in this study. The results of the LCCA showed that LED luminaires have almost the same cost effectiveness as HPS luminaires for the M2 road lighting class, and the total cost of LED luminaires is approximately 11.5 % less than that of HPS luminaires for the M1 lighting class.
Legal Regulation of Competition at Electricity Retail Markets
Authors: Barkov Alexei , Vengerovskiy Eugene , Zalyubovskaya Natalia
Published: March 2019

The article considers some features of the competitive relation formation in the electric power industry, a major economy sector. In particular, the paper analyzes the electricity retail market operation and the need for competition promotion, it is associated there with a wide range of consumers, which adds high social significance to the effective operation of relations emerging in this area. The author concludes that the retail electricity market needs to increase private funds and decrease state participation, which will contribute to a wider range of service consumers. The article considers some special aspects on how to ensure the dominant position of power supply companies, as well as defines main barriers for business entities to enter retail electricity markets. It also reviews the best foreign practices that regulate energy retail companies (by the example of the Nordic countries) and offers some options of legal receptions in this area. Moreover, it analyzes the Russian legislation novelties in the field of competition at the electricity markets, in particular, the tariff regulation of electricity distributors by the method of reference costs. Also, the article specifies some proposals on how to improve the legislation that regulates competitive relations at the electric energy market within the National Competition Development Plan.
Pola Kalimat Bahasa Indonesia Tulis Pembelajar BIPA Tingkat Pemula Asal Tiongkok di Universitas Ma Chung Tahun 2018
Authors: Nirmalasari Yohanna
Published: March 2019

Pemahaman sebuah bahasa dapat direpresentasikan melalui penggunaan kalimat, baik lisan ataupun tulis. Kalimat adalah hasil buah pikiran yang diwujudkan dalam bentuk gabungan kata dengan kata, frasa dengan frasa, ataupun klausa dengan klausa. Kalimat yang diproduksi oleh penutur asli dengan penutur asing yang belajar bahasa Indonesia tentu berbeda. Perbedaan ini dapat teramati melalui pola fungsi sintaktis yang digunakan dalam memproduksi kalimat yang diujarkan baik lisan maupun tulis. Namun, dalam kalimat lisantentu seorang penutur akan banyak menggunakan delesi ataupun elipsis. Dengan kata lain, pola sintaktis akan lebih dapat teramati melalui kalimat tulis. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian berkaitan dengan pola kalimat bahasa Indonesia tulis pembelajar BIPA tingkat pemula asal Tiongkok perlu dilakukan. Di dalam penelitian ini, kalimat akan dianalisis berdasarkan analisis struktural tata bahasa Indonesia, yakni berdasarkan fungsi sintaktisnya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kalimat yang diproduksi oleh pembelajar dapat dikategorikan menjadi dua, yakni kalimat berklausa dan kalimat tidak berklausa. Kalimat berklausa tersebut merupakan kalimat berklausa sederhana karena hanya terdiri dari satu klausa. Kalimat berklausa ini dapat dipilah menjadi lima pola berdasarkan fungsi sintaktisnya, yakni kalimat yang berpola sintaktis S-P, S-P-O, S-P-Pel, S-P-Ket, dan S-P-O-Ket. Masingmasing pola kalimat tersebut ada yang berterima dan ada yang tidak berterima
Письмове касаційне провадження в кримінальному процесі України
Authors: ЛОБОЙКО ЛЕОНІД , ГЛИНСЬКА НАТАЛІЯ
Published: March 2019

Розумна оптимізація (скорочення) процедур є одним з найважливіших завдань сучасного кримінального процесуального права, що забезпечить ефективне вирішення комплексу завдань кримінального провадження, зокрема швидкість та доступність правосуддя, його оперативність. Однією з форм оптимізації кримінальної процедури є письмова форма касаційного провадження. Незважаючи на явні переваги такої форми судового розгляду для касаційного провадження порівняно з традиційним судоговорінням, нормативна модель, закладена в Кримінальному процесуальному кодексі України (далі – КПК України), невиправдано звужує випадки його застосування, пов’язуючи це виключно з волевиявленням сторін. Втім такий підхід всупереч процесуальній економії призводить до почасти непотрібного запуску судової процедури з усіма її атрибутами, а отже спричиняє виникнення тяганини та даремних часових витрат. Мета статті полягає у з’ясуванні підстав застосування письмової форми касаційного провадження в кримінальному процесі, пошуку оптимального варіанта вирішення судом касаційної інстанції питання щодо проведення письмового або усного судочинства, розробленні науково обґрунтованих рекомендацій для вдосконалення чинного законодавства України. З огляду на аналіз сутності касаційного провадження та з урахуванням потреби забезпечення процесуальної економії, розумного спрощення процедури касаційного провадження в контексті відповідності ідеології “екстраординарності” цієї стадії обґрунтованою є доцільність запровадження до КПК України правила про віднесення виключно до дискреції суду касаційної інстанції вирішення питання про форму касаційного провадження. У КПК України доцільно запровадити правило, згідно з яким у разі відкриття касаційного провадження суд на власний розсуд, залежно від достатності матеріалів для розгляду касаційної скарги, які є у справі, має призначати касаційний розгляд у письмовому провадженні або в судовому засіданні. За наявності певних підстав, зокрема якщо для винесення законного та обґрунтованого рішення потрібно отримати від сторін та інших учасників судового провадження пояснення та додаткові документи, або якщо, на думку суду, рішення за результатами касаційного розгляду матиме істотне значення для застосування норм права та в інших випадках, суд касаційної інстанції призначає касаційний розгляд у судовому засіданні. Якщо ж суд, обравши письмову форму провадження, за результатами вивчення наданих матеріалів дійде висновку про їх недостатність для винесення законного й обґрунтованого рішення, він має винести ухвалу про розгляд справи у судовому засіданні.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Take and Give Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPS Siswa Kelas III SDN 192 Pekanbaru
Authors: Dwi gustia Dinda
Published: March 2019

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas III SDN 192 Pekanbaru dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe take and give. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam tiga siklus. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada peningkatan skor pada aktivitas guru, skor aktivitas siswa dan hasil belajar siswa setelah mengambil dan memberikan jenis pembelajaran kooperatif yang diterapkan. Hasil skor aktivitas guru pada pertemuan pertama siklus pertama adalah 15 dengan persentase 62,59% (Cukup), kemudian meningkat menjadi skor 22 dengan persentase 91,67% (Sangat baik) pada pertemuan kedua siklus ketiga. Selain itu, aktivitas siswa juga meningkat, pada pertemuan pertama siklus pertama skor adalah 16 dengan persentase 66,67% (Cukup), meningkat menjadi skor 23 dengan persentase 95,83% (Sangat baik) di pertemuan kedua siklus ketiga. Selanjutnya, hasil belajar siswa meningkat dari skor dasar ke siklus pertama sebesar 7,72% dengan nilai rata-rata siswa menjadi 72,32. Pada siklus kedua nilai rata-rata siswa meningkat 13,56% menjadi 76,25. Ketuntasan Klasikal meningkat dari skor dasar ke siklus pertama menjadi 57,14% (tidak tuntas), dan pada siklus kedua meningkat menjadi 75,00% (tidak tuntas), pada siklus ketiga ketuntasan klasikal siswa meningkat lagi menjadi 89,29% (tuntas). Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Take dan Give dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas III SDN 192 Pekanbaru
La innovación y el rendimiento financiero en la industria turística: un estudio empírico en México
Authors: Pérez Cruz Omar Alejandro , Barragán Vázquez Carlos Hugo
Published: March 2019

El objetivo de este trabajo es verificar empíricamente la incidencia existente entre el grado de innovación, gestión de los recursos humanos y el control de gestión; sobre el rendimiento financiero. Para esto se realizó un estudio con 19,703 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas del sector hotelero de México. Los hallazgos muestran que las variables innovación tecnológica y sistema de control de gestión explican su influencia sobre el rendimiento financiero, lo que puede considerarse una ventaja competitiva sostenible para este tipo de empresas. Estos resultados respaldan los supuestos que establecen a la innovación y el de control de gestión como ventaja competitiva sostenible. Estos aciertos, pueden ser de utilidad para los empresarios, al comprobar la necesidad de innovar como estrategias de competitividad. Finalmente esta información es de interés para la gestión pública como promotora de programas de apoyo a la innovación.
Diagnóstico y análisis de estresores organizacionales para una empresa de la industria alimenticia en México
Authors: Caldera González Diana del Consuelo , Zárate Negrete Laura Elena , González González Celestina
Published: March 2019

El objetivo de este trabajo es identificar los principales estresores que influyen en el desempeño de una empresa de la industria alimenticia y sus causas, lo que permitirá brindar recomendaciones que contribuyan a disminuir el impacto negativo de los factores identificados. La organización se eligió de manera incidental. Se aplicaron dos encuestas de escala Likert a una muestra de 300 empleados. Los principales estresores identificados en las distintas áreas de la organización fueron, en el personal de confianza: sobrecarga de trabajo, mala comunicación, pocas oportunidades de ascenso, respaldo insuficiente (referente a la capacitación) y desconocimiento de funciones; y en el personal operativo: sobrecarga de trabajo, problemas familiares, salud y nutrición, pocas oportunidades de ascenso y respaldo insuficiente.
HUBUNGAN KONSEP DIRI DENGAN PERILAKU MEROKOK PADA SISWA DI SMP NEGERI SATU ATAP TOYADO
Authors: Agusrianto Agusrianto , Rantesigi Nirva
Published: March 2019

ABSTRACT Smoking behavior is a function of the environment and individuals. It means, besides the external factor of environment, it is also caused by internal factors that is individual. Smoking behavior in adolescents is assumed to correspond with certain psychological characteristics they have, namely their self-concept as adolescents. The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between self-concept and smoking behavior on students. The design of this research used an analytical method with a cross-sectional study approach. This research was conducted at Satu Atap Middle School Toyado in June-July 2017. The sample of this research is 92 people selected using the Simple Random Sampling technique. The results showed that 64.7% of respondents had high self-concept and smoking behavior, and 35.3% and respondents had a fair self-concept and smoking behavior. The results of the statistical test with the chi-square test obtained a value of p = 1,000 (p> 0.05) which means no relationship between self-concept and students' smoking behavior. It is recommended that students can further strengthen extracurricular organizations or organizations that are related to prevention efforts against the dangers of smoking behavior so students avoid smoking behavior.Keywords : Self-concept, behavior, smoking