bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Shift work of nursing professionals and blood pressure, burnout and common mental disorders
Authors: Nascimento Jaqueline Oliveira Valdeviño , Santos Juliano dos , Meira Karina Cardoso , Pierin Angela Maria Geraldo , Souza-Talarico Juliana Nery
Published: May 2019

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the influence of shift work on blood pressure, the presence of burnout and common mental disorders in nursing professionals. Method: A cross-sectional study. Burnout was assessed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Common Mental Disorders by the Self-Reporting Questionnaire. Casual blood pressure measurement and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) were performed. Results: 231 professionals participated. The majority (59.7%) worked in shifts, and this condition was associated (p≤0.05) with: higher weekly workload; doing the night shift; shorter training and work time at the institution; alcoholism; leisure activity; and alteration in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring of the sleep period. The professionals with common mental disorders and who worked in shifts had lower casual diastolic pressure levels (p = 0.039) and higher hypertension prevalence (p = 0.045). The presence of emotional exhaustion was associated with normal waking blood pressure and depersonalization with altered sleep blood pressure. Conclusion: Shift work was associated with a higher prevalence of work-related negative factors, inadequate habits and lifestyles, and change in sleep blood pressure.
Progress in Active Ingredient Formulations
Authors: Ashton Mark D. , Hardy John G.
Published: May 2019

The formulation and delivery of the biologically active ingredients (AIs) (for example, agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)) is an inherently interdisciplinary area of research and development. In this short review we discuss the evolution of AI and API delivery systems towards smart stimuli-responsive formulations with precisely controlled delivery for specific applications. We also highlight a few examples of such systems using AIs from Johnson Matthey’s controlled substance and API portfolio.
Evolution of joint probability methods in coastal engineering practice in the UK
Authors: Hames Dominic P. , Gouldby Ben P. , Hawkes Peter J.
Published: May 2019

This paper outlines the evolution of joint probability methods in the design and assessment of sea defence structures in the UK, together with the key drivers for these different methods. It highlights why and how the joint exceedance curve techniques were developed initially from the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as the reasons for the later development of the Join-Sea software system in the mid-1990s, as well as more recently, the implementation of more robust multivariate statistical approaches. The differences between these techniques are outlined, as well as potential errors accounting for how these different techniques are applied to assess different sea defence response functions.
Prestressed lightweight concrete slabs strengthened with carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer
Authors: Azami Vahid , Dehestani Mehdi , Mahmoudi Sina , Nazarpour Hadi
Published: May 2019

The effect of applying carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer sheets together with a prestress force to strengthen lightweight reinforced concrete slabs was investigated experimentally and numerically. As reported in this paper, load–deflection curves, stiffness, energy-absorption capacity and crack width of the prestressed slabs were examined and a detailed numerical model is presented. Strengthening with polymer layers resulted in a larger lever arm, while prestressing slightly reduced the lever arm of the section. The maximum deflection of prestressed slabs was smaller than that of the control specimen due to a small reduction in energy absorption. Using polymer sheets increased both the strength and maximum ultimate deflection simultaneously due to a higher energy-absorption capacity. The formation and propagation of cracks was postponed due to prestressing, so the ultimate crack width was reduced. Owing to the increase in stiffness, the polymer strengthening reduced crack spacing, crack width and crack growth for all strengthened specimens. In addition, a parametric study revealed that the variations in tendon eccentricity had a significant influence on the force–displacement response of slabs, whereas variations in characteristic strength and dilation angle only had a slight effec/t.
Landslide Susceptibility Assessment using Skyline Operator and Majority Voting
Authors: MUTLU Alev , Goz Furkan , Koksal Kubra , ERENER Arzu
Published: May 2019

Landslide susceptibility assessment is the problem of determining the likelihood of a landslide to occur in a particular area based on the geological and morphological properties of the area. In this study we propose a method wherein skyline operator is used to model landslides and majority voting is used to assess landslide susceptibility. Experiments conducted on a real life data set show that the proposed method achieves 83.07% classification accuracy and is superior over logistic regression, support vector machine and neural network based approaches and achieves similar results when compared to a decision trees-based model.
Chromium-Aluminide Coatings via Pack Cementation Method on Inconel 718 Alloy and Fe-Cr-Ni SuperAlloy
Authors: YENER Tuba
Published: May 2019

In
this study, it is invastigated the low-temperature formation of chromium
aluminide coatings on a CrNiFe-base superalloy and Inconel 718 by pack
cementation process. A novel pack-aluminizing diffusion coating was applied at
800°C during 4 and 6 hours.The chrom-aluminising powder packs were prepared
using aluminium and chromium powders as a source for depositing aluminium and
chrominium, Al2O3 powder as an inert filler and ammonium
chloride NH4Cl as an activator. A scanning electron microscope (SEM)
with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) and XRD were used to
characterize the surface layers. SEM analysis revealed that coating layers were
homogenous, compact and nonporous and there was a good bonding at the interface
of the coating and matrix. Layer thickness variation was changed from 11,17 to
18,2 µm measured from the surface to the matrix. The hardness of the coating
layer increased to 1000 HVN while the hardness of the matrix was 350 HVN with
the increasing process time.
Experimental Research of Energy Consumption of Austenitizing Heat-Treated Casting Fittings in Pipe Threading
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Burak
Published: May 2019

Energy
consumption is an important part of the production cost of mass production
industrial enterprises. The casting, heat treatment and threading processes
involved in the industrial production of fittings result in high energy
consumption. In serial production, the threading of pipe fittings is carried
out using high torque and low speed. The thin-walled designs of the fittings
lead to rapid cooling, causing the formation of a high rate of pearlite
microstructures and subsequent low or extremely hard machinability. Heat
treatment with long austenitizing time in the furnace reduces the pearlite
ratio, thus enabling a ferritic microstructure to be obtained. In this study,
the ½-inch BSP threading process was applied to materials having both
microstructures after casting and heat treatment. As in the mass production
pipe threading process, fittings were threaded in a multi-threading process
using a universal lathe and in a single threading process using a CNC mill. The
Power Index (PI) was measured during the metal removal process and the energy
consumption of the products was calculated via energy/power conversion
equations. In addition, a new model was proposed that takes into consideration
the energy consumption per product (ECPP) in the mass production machining
process. As a result of combining the energy consumption and energy - power
transformation theory with an experimental investigation, 39% optimization was
achieved. That's a result of this experimental study resulted in energy savings
of 8755 kWh annually.
A Study of Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Short Circuit Fault Analyses in Power Systems
Authors: YALÇIN Faruk , YILDIRIM Yılmaz
Published: May 2019

In this study, the
common symmetrical and unsymmetrical short circuit faults in power systems are
analyzed detailed. Unlike the similar studies in the literature, metallic fault
conditions for unsymmetrical faults are also given in the paper additionally. For
this aim, a short circuit analysis algorithm is created for the analysis of
both three phase short circuit, line-to-line short circuit with fault
impedance, metallic line-to-line short circuit, double line-to-ground short
circuit with fault impedance, metallic double line-to-ground short circuit,
line-to-ground short circuit with fault impedance and metallic line-to-ground
short circuit. The obtained algorithm is established as software in MATLAB. The
algorithm is applied on a sample power test system and the results are given.
Evaluación de eficiencia en celdas termoeléctricas v1
Authors: Arboleda Santiago , Graciela Ávila Bernal Alba , Perez-Taborda Ja
Published: May 2019

En el presente documento se expone un protocolo para la caracterización del consumo de celdas termoeléctricas y su capacidad para generar diferencias de temperatura entre sus caras. Para ello, se caracteriza la corriente de entrada de la celda con entradas de voltaje que se encuentren dentro del rango sugerido por la hoja técnica de la misma. Posteriormente, se realiza una medición de las temperaturas de las dos caras de la celda termoeléctrica en el mismo rango de voltaje de entrada. Con esto se puede obtener una clara imagen del comportamiento de la celda termoeléctrica en cuanto a potencia consumida y diferencia de temperatura generada. De esta forma se proporciona información suficiente para evaluar a la celda como posible bomba de calor.
Cas9 Enrichment for Nanopore Sequencing v1
Authors: Gilpatrick Timothy , Lee Isac , E. Graham James , Raimondeau Etienne , Bowen Rebecca , Heron Andrew , J. Sedlazeck Fritz , Timp Winston
Published: May 2019

This protocol is designed to help users achieve targeted enrichment for regions of interest using nanopore sequencing, providing higher coverage for myriad future analysis applications. GuideRNA components (crRNA and tracrRNA) were designed using online tools provided by IDT.
Effect of Oral Corrective Feedback on Language Skills
Authors: Alsolami Radiah
Published: May 2019

Corrective feedback is an important element in the language learning process. The issue of corrective feedback in language classrooms has been investigated by numerous scholars who believe that the strategy can effectively be used to improve the language skills of students. Though many forms of feedback approaches are used in learning, oral corrective feedback is the commonly used strategy in teaching languages. This is mainly because it captures the diverse elements of language lessons such as pronunciations and spelling. Oral corrective feedback presents a broad field which assists both teachers and students in error identification and eradication. It mainly focuses on highlighting the common errors and mistakes and addressing them enabling the students to avoid them in the future. This paper mainly explores the impact of oral corrective feedback on the language skills of learners. It generally analyses articles that address the issue of oral corrective feedback and derives information regarding the impact of the strategy in language learning outcomes.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LAS ACCIONES INSEGURAS EN ODONTOLOGÍA (AIO) EN UNA INSTITUCIÓN DE DOCENCIA-SERVICIO, MEDELLÍN (COLOMBIA), 2015-2017
Authors: Trujillo Hoyo Mónica , Gil Alzate Diego A , Agudelo-Suarez Andres Alonso
Published: May 2019

Introducción: con el fin de establecer acciones para mejorar la cultura de la seguridad del paciente en instituciones públicas y privadas, parece necesario contar con sistemas de vigilancia epidemiológica. Este estudio pretende caracterizar las atenciones inseguras en odontología (AIO) según diferentes variables, en una institución pública que forma recursos humanos en salud bucal en Medellín (Colombia). Métodos: estudio descriptivo longitudinal de las AIO reportadas en la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Antioquia durante el periodo 2015-2017. Para ello se diseñó un formulario mediante la herramienta Google Docs™ (disponible si se solicita a los autores). Se describieron las variables sociodemográficas mediante frecuencias absolutas y relativas y se realizaron pruebas de significancia estadística Chi cuadrado para observar diferencias entre las variables. Se contó con la aprobación ética de la institución. Resultados: durante el periodo de estudio (33 meses), se reportaron 541 AIO, el 65% durante el año 2015. La mayor frecuencia de AIO se reportó en la clínica del niño (84%). De igual manera, un 84% de estas AIO se clasificaron como fallas en la atención en salud. Estas fallas fueron reportadas mayormente por estudiantes, por hombres, por personas ≤ 24 años, por estudiantes de pregrado, y en pacientes del sexo masculino y personas ≤ 12 años. Se encontraron diferencias significativas (p < 0,05) entre los diferentes tipos de AIO y las variables consideradas en el análisis, y según el periodo de ocurrencia de las atenciones y el tipo de clínica. Conclusiones: se encontraron diferencias en el reporte de AIO según las variables consideradas en el análisis.
DESIGN ALGORITHM OF URBAN BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Authors: SHAROVA Irina D.
Published: May 2019

An algorithm for designing urban cycling infrastructure using sociological, natural and psychological research, spatial multi-criteria evaluation of segments of the road network is presented. The following blocks are distinguished in the body of the algorithm: collection of input data, sociological and psychological research, determination of the existing and planned number of users, spatial multi-criteria assessment of the road network segments, typology of planning decisions, the phased development of the bicycle transport infrastructure. During the application of the algorithm in the design, a high degree of correlation of the results with expert proposals was revealed, which makes it possible to recommend it for use in the design and expansion of the cycle transport infrastructure in cities.
Evaluación del efecto del Programa “Ayuda entre Iguales de Córdoba” sobre el fomento de la Competencia Social y la Reducción del Bullying
Authors: Martín-Criado José M. , Casas José A.
Published: May 2019

En el ámbito de la psicología escolar los programas de ayuda entre iguales han sido señalados como estrategias de prevención e intervención efectivas. En los últimos años han proliferado notablemente y se han diversificado sus funciones. Sin embargo, solo algunos de estos programas se han evaluado empíricamente. El objetivo de este trabajo es doble. Primero, conocer si la participación en el programa de ayuda entre iguales de Córdoba desarrolla la competencia social del alumnado. Segundo, comprobar la implicación de los participantes en los diferentes roles asociados a bullying y ciberbullying. Para ello, se ha realizado un estudio de diseño longitudinal, «ex post facto», cuasi experimental, pre-post de dos grupos, uno cuasi-control en los que se han medido variables relativas a competencia social e implicación en bullying y ciberbullying. La población objetivo son los adolescentes con edades comprendidas entre los 12 y los 16 años. La muestra está compuesta por estudiantes de secundaria (n=206, 53% chicas). Los resultados muestran diferencias significativas en las dimensiones relativas a la competencia social. El programa ha demostrado ser eficaz para el desarrollo de la competencia social y para evitar la implicación del alumnado participante en los roles de víctima y agresor en bullying y ciberbullying.
Experimental models of type 1 diabetes
Authors: Yarmolinskaya Maria I. , Andreyeva Nelly Yu. , Abashova Elena I. , Misharina Elena V.
Published: May 2019

This article describes currently used experimental animal models of type 1 diabetes. The literature data on the pathogenesis of clinical and morphological patterns of the disease and the possibility of extrapolation have been summarized in the review. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of each of the models have been evaluated. Based on the reported results, it can be concluded that preclinical research is essential as fundamental basis for the investigation of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Expression of kisspeptin and matrix metalloproteinases in human endometrial culture: a study of invasive and migratory properties
Authors: Kleimenova Tatyana S. , Drobintseva Anna O. , Polyakova Victoria O. , Tsypurdeyeva Anna A.
Published: May 2019

Hypothesis/aims of study. Kisspeptin (KISS1) is encoded by KISS1 gene and its interaction with KISS1 receptor (KISS1R) suppresses metastasis and regulates release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, which promotes secretion of estradiol and progesterone. Steroid hormone synthesis is regulated by KISS1/KISS1R and its activation can be involved in hormone dependent disorders such as endometriosis. KISS1 expression has been shown to inhibit the activity of a number of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). In this study, we aimed to isolate endometrial cell cultures from patients with and without endometriosis; to evaluate KISS1, KISS1R, MMP-2, and MMP-9 protein expression by immunocytochemistry; and to perform culture tests: the scratch assay and the analysis of cell migration activity.
Results. It was found that the endometrial cell cultures expressed KISS1, KISS1R, MMP-2, and MMP-9 proteins, with the cell migration ability enhanced.
Postmortem Kalp Okulu
Authors: Zeybek Volkan , Kurtuluş Ayşe , Kara Cüneyt Orhan , Kaftan Asuman , Kılıç İsmail Doğu , Ersoy Gökhan , Acar Kemalettin
Published: May 2019

Introduction: Autopsy is the first and only choice in determining cause of death in sudden cardiac death. An updated guideline has been published by the AssociationforEuropean Cardiovascular Pathology for describing sudden death/ sudden cardiac death, autopsy procedure and laboratory tests to be performed. The aim of this study is to evaluate postmortem cardiac school program, which is planned based on this guideline.
Material Method: Course program has theoretical and practical training. A 10-question test was developed for the participants in accordance with their learning objectives to be used at the beginning and end of course. Experiences of trainees were evaluated by South East Thames short interactive course evaluation scale. Two items were added to learn the thoughts of participants on the skills acquisition. A section was formed in which trainees could write their thoughts about course in order to be used in qualitative evaluation.
Results:The pre-test and post-test averages of participants were compared, there was statistically significant increase compared to pre-training. The results of course evaluation scale are examined; it was understood that the majority of participants were satisfied with education process and they felt sufficient in terms of ability to dissection of heart after training.
Discussion:Postmortem Heart School education applied to forensic medicine students has a positive effect on knowledge and skill levels of sudden cardiac death and heart dissection in short term. It is planned to evaluate the long-term effects of this training together with the number of participants in addition to other courses.
Bir Olgu Sunumu Eşliğinde Travma Bölgesinde Görülebilen Harris Çizgileri
Authors: Karabağ Gökmen , Yavuz Mehmet Sunay , Özdemir Muhammed Alp , Saraç Selma , Örgüç İhsan Şebnem
Published: May 2019

First studies on transverse lines in skeleteon has been done by Dr. Harris in 1931 and they are called as Harris lines. Our study aims to discuss conditions that require attention in evaluation of transverse radiopaque lines which can be observed in bone tissue compatible with trauma. 28-year-old male patient who was injured by motorcycle accident, an abrasion was described in left leg. In examination of radiographs by our department, we observed linear radiopaque appearance on tibia consistent with injury and we consulted to radiology department. When they say this was Harris lines, we prepared a judicial report stating that bone fracture is not occurred due to trauma. In radiographs taken to examine bone lesions in traumatized area, one can encounter with ​​transverse radiopaque lines in bone tissue, compatible with trauma.In cases like this we need to think which can be Harris line and we need to want radiological evaluation.
Estimation of Stature from Second and Fourth Digit Lengths in Young Adults
Authors: Mutluay Şükriye Deniz , Bozkır Memduha Gülhal
Published: May 2019

Objectives: Estimating stature from long extremity bones, such as femur, humerus, is commonly usedduring forensic examinations. The aim of this study is to estimate stature by anthropometric measurements of right and left-hands second (2D) and fourth digit (4D) lengths.
Method:The sample group consisted of 140 young adults, 70 male and 70 females (aged 21-19 years), whose 2D and 4D lengths were measured (using digital vernier caliper) of their left and right hands. One measurement was taken directly from landmarks from the proximal metacarpophalangeal crease to the finger tips.
The program SPSS (Version 17.0) was used to make a descriptive analysis, Student’s t-test was usedto analyze the difference in height 2D and 4D between males and females. One-way ANOVA was usedto determine the potential interactions between anthropometric measurements within each other and stature. Pearson Correlation coefficient and related P values were also used. Statistical significance was assigned to p values <0.05. Linear and multiple regressions were also developed.
Results:The differences between the right-and the left fingers length values were statistically significant for both sexes (p<0.001). In all, the measurements of males were significantly higher than females. The correlation coefficients between stature and the measurements of second and fourth digit were found to be positive and statistically significant. The highest correlation coefficient between stature and digit length for males regarded the right second digit (r=0.505), and for females, the left second digit (r=0.596). Regression equations were checked for accuracy by comparing the estimated stature and actual stature.
Conclusion: Both regression models can...
Ekstremite Kırığı Olgularında Tedavi Seçeneklerinin ve Meslekte Çalışma Gücü Kaybı ve Engellilik Oranlarının Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Şenol Ender , Çelik Cemil , Ata Uğur , Meral Orhan , Özkayın Nadir
Published: May 2019

Objective: In our study, the success of the treatments applied to the bone fractures resulting from traffic accidents and the disability reports of those cases prepared using “The Scales of Measurement of Disabilities” and "The Scale of Disability Rates”, and the ratios obtained using both scales were compared.
Materials and Methods: In our study we evaluated 142 patients with unilateral extremity fractures who were treated at Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology between February 01, 2016 and February 01, 2017 and who applied to our department for the evaluation of the sequelae rate.
Results:There were significant differences in the sequelae rates after orthopedic plaster-splint, plate-screw and intramedullary needle treatments (p<0.05). It was concluded that there was a strong positive correlation between disability and invalidity rates as a result of fractures, the average invalidity rate was calculated as 15%, the disability rate was calculated as 5.5%, and the difference was found to be statistically significant.
Discussion:On compensation account, using “The Scales of Measurement of Disabilities” instead of "The Scale of Disability Rates” due to the lack of professional and age assessment when calculating this ratio, the loss of rights arises.We believe that steps should be taken to create a new regulation that includes age and profession, which includes more objective evaluations for the elimination of this grievance and the calculation of the disability rate.
Karnabaharda (Brassica oleraceae L. var. botrytis) Tuz Stresinin Azaltılmasında Humik Asit Uygulamalarının Rolü
Authors: TURHAN Ahmet
Published: May 2019

Bu araştırmanın amacı; tuzlu koşullarda karnabaharın verim ve bazı kalite özellikleri üzerine Humik Asit (HA) uygulamalarının etkilerini ortaya koymaktır. Yetiştirme ortamına kontrol (0.3), 2, 4, 6 ve 8 dS∙m-1 NaCl ve 0, 1 ve 2 g∙kg-1 HA kombinasyonları uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, tuz uygulamaları verim ve taç büyüme parametrelerini genel olarak önemli düzeylerde olumsuz etkilemiştir, bu olumsuz etkiler daha çok 2 dS∙m-1 üzerinde artan tuz konsantrasyonlarında bulunmuştur. Buna karşın, artan tuz konsantrasyonları bitki taç kalite özelliklerini olumlu etkilemiş ve en yüksek kuru madde, suda çözünür kuru madde ve toplam asit içerikleri yüksek tuz konsantrasyonlarında (6 ve 8 dS∙m-1) tespit edilmiştir. Tuzun zararlı etkilerinin azaltılmasına yönelik yapılan HA uygulamalarından toplam verim başta olmak üzere taç çap ve boyu, toplam kuru madde miktarından olumlu sonuç alınmıştır. Bu olumlu etkiler daha çok düşük ve orta tuz konsantrasyonlarında (≥4 dS∙m-1) gözlemlenirken, yüksek konsantrasyonlarda (6 ve 8 dS∙m-1) HA uygulamalarının herhangi bir etkisi gözlemlenememiştir. Verim ve taç ağırlığında 2g∙kg-1 HA uygulaması daha iyi sonuçlar verdiği ancak, diğer parametrelerde her iki uygulamanın (1 ve 2 g∙kg-1HA) benzer etkiler gösterdiği anlaşılmıştır.
Amanos Dağları’ndan Oppioid Oribatid Akarların (Acari, Oribatida, Oppioidea) Yeni Lokalite Kayıtları
Authors: AY Yasemin , AYYILDIZ Nusret
Published: May 2019

Oribatid akarlar; vücut
büyüklükleri tipik olarak 300-700 µm arasında değişmekle birlikte kitlesel
olarak 150-2000 µm aralığında olabilen, genellikle toprağın organik tabakasında
yaşamlarını sürdüren eklembacaklılardır. Bu çalışmada 2012, 2016 ve 2017 yıllarında
Amanos Dağları’ndan toplanan oppioid oribatid akarlar incelendi. Araştırma
alanından toplanan materyalden akarların özütlenmesi, tespiti, muhafazası ve
preparasyonu için standart yöntemler kullanıldı. Oppioid oribatid akarların
tanısı; stereo, ışık ve tarama elektron mikroskobu incelemeleri ve literatür
esas alınarak yapıldı. Sonuç olarak; Oppiidae Selnick, 1937 ve Epimerellidae
Ayyıldız ve Luxton, 1989 familyalarına ait olan ve daha önce Türkiye’de
kaydedilen fakat araştırma alanından ilk defa tespit edilen 7 takson
belirlendi. Bunlar Oppia nitens Koch,
1836, Ramusella (Insculptoppia) insculpta (Paoli, 1908), Microppia
minus longisetosa Subías ve Rodríguez, 1988, Berniniella serratirostris hauseri (Mahunka, 1974), Lauroppia fallax (Paoli, 1908), Oppiella (O.) nova nova (Oudemans, 1902)
ve Epimerella marasensis Toluk ve
Ayyıldız, 2013’tür.  Sonuç olarak; örneklerimize dayanarak yapısal
özellikleri verilen oppioid oribatid akarlar taksonomik bakımdan
değerlendirildi.
Habitat and Nest Site Selection of the European Rollers in the Northern Anatolia
Authors: ŞAHİN ARSLAN Necmiye , ARSLAN AKVERAN Gönül
Published: May 2019

In this study, habitat preferences of the European Rollers (Coracias garrulus) in the Northern Anatolia was investigated, in 2014 breeding season. Total of 31 breeding pairs in 4 certain roller sites were located. The average distance between the breeding territories was 1.2 km in one of the roller sites with 17 pairs. Both solitary and colonial breeding pairs were recorded. Overall,  8, 2 and 2 nests (total of 12 nests) were located on sand quarries, concrete buildings and abandoned magpie nests on electrical poles, respectively. The habitat preferences were determined within a radius of 300 m and 1000 m around the nest site for the breeding and foraging habitats, respectively. We conducted the spatial analysis in ArcGIS 10.5 using Corine Land Cover 2012 database. Agricultural areas were the major land cover types where the European Rollers breed in our study. Use of unfavorable habitats and other nest sites including magpie nests necessitated a conservation program for the European Rollers in the study area.
Purification of Capsaicin and Molecular Biological Activity Evaluation
Authors: BAYIL OĞUZKAN Sibel , UĞRAŞ Halil İbrahim
Published: May 2019

Red peppers, belonging to Dicotyledonae class, are produced and consumed all over the world including the southern regions of Turkey. Capsaicin is the most important active ingredient in red peppers. For this purpose, in this study, some molecular biological activities such as oxidant status, antiradical activity and DNA preservation of purified capsaicin from red peppers were investigated. Pure capsaicin was used in to dichloromethane and methanol solution. Antiradical activity was determined by DPPH method. DNA protective activities was analyzed by using pBR322 plasmid DNA. The highest antioxidant activity was determined in methanol solution from the purified capsaicin extracts. Also the highest antiradical activity was found in red sweet pepper. In addition, DNA protective activity of the extraction in dichotolone was found to be higher than that of methanol.
The Effects of Oregano Oil (Origanum onites L.) on the Growth Performance and Some Blood Parameters of Holstein Friesian Calves
Authors: SELVİ Muhammet Hanifi , TAPKI İbrahim
Published: May 2019

This study was conducted on
44 newborn Holstein Friesian calves raised in a private farm in Hatay province, Turkey. The calves
were divided into two groups; the first group (control group) was fed only with
milk replacer and the second group was fed with milk replacer added 893 mg
oregano oil (oregano oil group) from the fourth day after calving. The amount of
milk replacer offered to the calves was 10% of their weekly live weights. The
calves were weaned when they consumed 800 g concentrate feed daily for three
consecutive days. Weaning age and daily live weight gains for control and
oregano oil group calves were found as 68.6 ± 4.45, 67.7 ± 4.62 days and 0.300
± 0.09, 0.400 ± 0.011 kg, respectively. The mean consumption of milk replacer,
hay and concentrate feed of calves for the control and orageno oil calves were
found as 327.7 ± 42.17, 331.0 ± 49.40 liters; 13.25 ± 3.025, 15.23 ± 3.682 kg
and 19.97 ± 4.186, 22.37 ± 5.709 kg, respectively. The average initial hay, and
concentrate feed consuming ages and diarrhea days for the control and oregano
oil groups were determined as 10.6 ± 0.29, 9.5 ± 0.28 and 3.1 ± 0.111, 1.9 ±
0.073 days. The initial hay and concentrate feed consuming ages
were the same in both groups. According to the results of the study, more
research is needed to evaluate the optimal dosing of oregano oil.
Effects of Saline Drinking Water on Growth Performance and Mortality Rate of Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix Japonica)
Authors: MAHERİ SİS Naser , KHALILIPOUR Ghadir , TELİ Abdolahad Shaddel
Published: May 2019

This study was conducted to
evaluate the effect of added different levels of common salt in drinking water
on the production performance and mortality rate in Japanese quail chicks. A total
of 600 one-day old (8.61±0.21 grams) Japanese quail chicks divided into six
treatment groups and five replicates of 20 birds per experimental units, based
on completely randomized design for 42 days. All groups were fed the same diets
and only amount of salt in the water differed. Control group consumed
conventional drinking water and other treatments have 1.32, 2.80, 3.80, 5.56
and 7.12 grams of salt per liter which was equal to 233 ppm total dissolved
solids (TDS) for control group and 1233, 2233, 3233, 4233 and 5233 ppm for
other experimental groups, respectively. The results showed that feed intake
(FI), body weight gain (BWG), live body weight (LBW) and feed conversion ratio
(FCR) were significantly affected by water salinity (p >0.0001).
The highest FI and worst FCR were for treatment containing 5233 ppm TDS whereas
the best FCR have been observed for treatments containing 233, 1233 and 2233
ppm TDS. The mortality rate also significantly increased by the increasing TDS
level in drinked water (p >0.0001). In conclusion, in
order to maintain quail chicks performance at economic and acceptable range as
well as least mortality, amount of TDS in drinking water should not be more
than 2233 ppm.
Seralarda Isı Perdesi Kullanımının Isı Tasarrufuna Etkisinin Belirlenmesi ve Ekonomik Açıdan Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: BAYTORUN A. Nafi , AKYÜZ Adil , ÜSTÜN Sait , ÇAYLI Ali
Published: May 2019

Seralarda ısıtma maliyetlerinin düşürülmesi;
ısı gereksiniminin azaltılması, ısı enerjisinin ucuz, verimli ve çevreci bir
şekilde elde edilmesi, enerjinin iletimi esnasında ortaya çıkan kayıpların
azaltılması ile mümkündür. Modern seralarda yapısal iyileştirmeler ile ısı
gereksiniminin azaltılmasının yanında, ısı enerjisinin korunumu amacıyla ısı
perdesi kullanımı tercih edilmektedir. Ancak ısı perdeleri sera yatırım
maliyeti içerisinde önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. Bu nedenle ısı perdesi ile
etkin bir şekilde tasarruf sağlanması için sızdırmazlık durumu ve tasarruf
oranlarının yatırım yapılmadan önce analiz edilmesi önem arz etmektedir.

Bu çalışmada Doğu Akdeniz iklim
koşullarında yan duvarları polikarbonat ve çatısı tek kat PE örtülü olan ve
alüminyum şeritli ısı perdesi kullanılan, toplam 7392 m2 taban alanı
sahip 55 m uzunluğunda üç bölmeden oluşan bir serada, ısı perdesinin
sızdırmazlık durumu ve ısı perdesi ile sağlanabilen yakıt tasarrufu
araştırılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular ısı perdesi sızdırmazlık katsayısının 0.30
ve yakıt tasarruf oranının %28 olduğunu göstermektedir. Yapılan çalışmada
ayrıca ekonomik açıdan ısı perdesi yatırımına ilişkin değerlendirmelerde
bulunulmuştur.
The characteristics and patterns of maxillofacial fractures at Mangusada general hospital, Badung-Bali
Authors: Wiwekananda Agus Bhayu W. , Arimbawa I Wayan , Roosseno Ratna Rayeni Natasha
Published: May 2019

Background: Trauma is one of the leading causes of death among people under 40 years of age and approximately 10 percent of the cases have been maxillofacial trauma. There was limited number of studies on maxillofacial fractures in Indonesia. Thus, this research attempted to investigate the characteristics and patterns of maxillofacial fractures at Mangusada General Hospital in Badung-Bali.Methods: This research was a cross-sectional descriptive study which conducted at Mangusada General Hospital in the period of 1 January 2016 - 31 December 2017. The 127 samples selected using non-probability sampling. The inclusive criteria involved all maxillofacial trauma cases and the exclusive criteria focused on maxillofacial fractures that received intervention or with incomplete medical records. Each data was collected from the medical records and then analysed descriptively.Results: From 127 samples, male dominated the sample on the gender-based criteria (70.1%) and the highest frequency of all age groups is 21-30 years old on the age group based criteria (23.6%). Maxillary fractures are the most occurring maxillofacial cases, which took up 33.6%. The main cause of the cases is traffic accidents (89.0%).Conclusions: Maxillary fractures are the highest maxillofacial cases at Mangusada General Hospital on 1 January 2016 - 31 December 2016 period of time. The productive male age groups are the most affected groups due to traffic accidents.
Comparison of thoracic vs lumbar spinal anaesthesia fo orthopaedic surgeries
Authors: Kour Loveleen , Wani Mushtaq Ahmed
Published: May 2019

Background: Thoracic spinal anaesthesia has emerged as one of the most promising anaesthetic techniques in the recent times. On the other hand, lumbar approach has been the conventional choice  for orthopaedic surgeries since the advent of spinal anaesthesia. This study aimed at determining which approach is better suited for orthopaedic surgeries.Methods: Total 60 patients scheduled for orthopaedic surgeries were divided into two groups : group T and group L. Group T patients were given thoracic  spinal anaesthesia at the T9-T10 / T10-T11 interspace using  1.5 ml of hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% (5 mg/ml) + 25µg (0.5 ml) of fentanyl.  Group L patients received  2.5 ml of  hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% (5 mg/ml) + 25 µg (0.5 ml) of fentanyl at LI-L2/L2-L3 interspace. Authors evaluated the degree of analgesia  and  motor block,  haemodynamics  and neurological complications.Results: Onset of analgesia was faster in thoracic group - 2min. The duration of sensory  and motor block was shorter in thoracic group. There were no significant differences in haemodynamic variables and respiratory parameters between the two groups  and no neurological complication in any patient.Conclusions: Thoracic spinal anaesthesia is preferable to lumbar spinal anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgeries.
Ademetionine in patients with liver disease: a review
Authors: Saigal Sanjiv , Kapoor Dharmesh , Roy Dyotona Sen
Published: May 2019

The aim of the present review is to have an in-depth analysis of the published scientific literature relating to the clinical use of ademetionine in various etiologies of liver disease. Literature search was performed using electronic databases like Pubmed/Medline/others to identify studies on ademetionine in patients with intrahepatic cholestasis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, drug induced liver injury and viral hepatitis. Ademetionine has been studied in various etiologies of liver disease with varying dosing and durations. In patients with chronic and alcoholic liver disease, ademetionine was found to be beneficial in improving liver enzyme levels, increasing glutathione levels, improving signs and symptoms of fatigue, pruritus and jaundice. Positive effects of ademetionine therapy have also been documented in multiple studies in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with improvements observed in triglyceride, total cholesterol, alanine transaminase and asprtate transaminase levels and ultrasound grading of fatty change. In patients with drug induced liver injury, improvements were observed in liver biochemical markers and symptoms such as pruritus, fatigue and jaundice. Ademetionine has also been studied in patients with viral hepatitis with improvement in laboratory markers and signs and symptoms. Published data suggest that there is clinical evidence to substantiate the use of ademetionine across indications. Its use has resulted in sustained improvement in biochemical markers; signs and symptoms of liver disease has been observed in both acute and chronic liver disease. Further data is warranted through clinical studies to focus on specific end points of therapy areas, in existing and new indications.
Catastrophe theory and caustics of radially symmetric beams
Authors:   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kharitonov S.I. ,   Samara National Research University, Volotovsky S.G. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Khonina S.N. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: May 2019

The work is devoted to the study of the caustics of radial beams. Analytical expressions for caustic surfaces of wave fronts created by radially symmetric diffractive optical elements are found. The result is presented in a curvilinear coordinate system consistent with the caustic surface. An asymptotic representation of the Kirchhoff integral near the optical axis is obtained, ensuring the correct calculations in the non-paraxial case.
Investigation of non-markovian dynamics of two dipole-dipole interacting Qubits based on numerical solution of the non-linear stochastic schrödinger equation
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Pavelev A.V. , Semin V.V. ,   Samara National Research University
Published: May 2019

In this paper, we investigate non-markovian dynamics of a system of two interacting qubits. With the help of stochastic calculus we derive the non-Markovian non-linear stochastic Schrödinger equation. This equation is solved by the direct computer simulation. The simulation is used to obtain some dynamic properties of the system.
Gradient-based technique for image structural analysis and applications
Authors:   Russian-Armenian University, Asatryan D.G. ,   Institute for Informatics and Automation Problems of National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
Published: May 2019

This paper is devoted to application of gradients field characteristics in selected problems of image intellectual analysis and processing. To analyse the properties and structure of an image several approaches and models based on the use of the gradients field characteristics, are proposed. In this paper, models based on Weibull distribution are considered, an image dominant direction estimation algorithm using the parameters of scattering ellipse of gradients field components is proposed, and a similarity measure of two images with arbitrary dimensions and orientation is proposed. Some examples of applications of these models for estimation of blur and structuredness of an image, for the quality assessment of resizing and rotating algorithms, as well as for detection of a specified object on the image delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle, are given.
An adaptive image inpainting method based on the modified mumford-shah model and multiscale parameter estimation
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, Hue College of Industry, Thanh D.N.H. , Prasath V.B.S. ,   Division of Biomedical Informatics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,   Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati,   Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Cincinnati, Son N.V. ,   Department of Robotics and Production Adaptation, Tula State University,   Ballistic Research Laboratory, Military Weapon Institute, Hieu L.M. ,   Department of Economics, University of Economics, The University of Danang
Published: May 2019

Image inpainting is a process of filling missing and damaged parts of image. By using the Mumford-Shah image model, the image inpainting can be formulated as a constrained optimization problem. The Mumford-Shah model is a famous and effective model to solve the image inpainting problem. In this paper, we propose an adaptive image inpainting method based on multiscale parameter estimation for the modified Mumford-Shah model. In the experiments, we will handle the comparison with other similar inpainting methods to prove that the combination of classic model such the modified Mumford-Shah model and the multiscale parameter estimation is an effective method to solve the inpainting problem.
Image compression and encryption based on wavelet transform and chaos
Authors:   College of Information Science ＆ Engineering, Hunan International Economics University, Ga H. , Zeng W. ,   College of Information Science ＆ Engineering, Hunan International Economics University
Published: May 2019

With the rapid development of network technology, more and more digital images are transmitted on the network, and gradually become one important means for people to access the information. The security problem of the image information data increasingly highlights and has become one problem to be attended. The current image encryption algorithm basically focuses on the simple encryption in the frequency domain or airspace domain, and related methods also have some shortcomings. Based on the characteristics of wavelet transform, this paper puts forward the image compression and encryption based on the wavelet transform and chaos by combining the advantages of chaotic mapping. This method introduces the chaos and wavelet transform into the digital image encryption algorithm, and transforms the image from the spatial domain to the frequency domain of wavelet transform, and adds the hybrid noise to the high frequency part of the wavelet transform, thus achieving the purpose of the image degradation and improving the encryption security by combining the encryption approaches in the spatial domain and frequency domain based on the chaotic sequence and the excellent characteristics of wavelet transform. Testing experiments show that such algorithm reduces the memory consumption and implements the complexity, not only can decrease the key spending and compress the time spending, but also can improve the quality of decoded and reconstructed image, thus showing good encryption features with better encryption effect.
A novel approach for partial shape matching and similarity based on data envelopment analysis
Authors:   Laboratory of Informatics, Imaging, and Modeling of Complex Systems (LIIMSC) Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Arhid K. , Zakani F.R. ,   Laboratory of Informatics, Imaging, and Modeling of Complex Systems (LIIMSC) Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Bouksim M. ,   Laboratory of Informatics, Imaging, and Modeling of Complex Systems (LIIMSC) Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Sirbal B. ,   Laboratory of Informatics, Imaging, and Modeling of Complex Systems (LIIMSC) Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Aboulfatah M. ,   Laboratory of Analysis of Systems and Treatment of Information (LASTI) Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Gad T. ,   Laboratory of Informatics, Imaging, and Modeling of Complex Systems (LIIMSC) Faculty of Sciences and Techniques
Published: May 2019

Due to the growing number of 3D objects in digital libraries, the task of searching and browsing models in an extensive 3D database has been the focus of considerable research in the area. In the last decade, several approaches to retrieve 3D models based on shape similarity have been proposed. The majority of the existing methods addresses the problem of similarity between objects as a global matching problem. Consequently, most of these techniques do not support a part of the object as a query, in addition to their poor performance for classes with globally non-similar shape models and also for articulated objects. The partial matching technique seems to be a suitable solution to these problems. In this paper, we address the problem of shape matching and retrieval. We propose a new approach based on partial matching in which each 3D object is segmented into its constituent parts, and shape descriptors are computed from these elements to compare similarities. Several experiments investigated that our technique enables fast computing for content-based 3D shape retrieval and significantly improves the results of our method based on Data Envelopment Analysis descriptor for global matching.
Algorithm of reconstruction of a three-dimensional crystal structure from two-dimensional projections
Authors:   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Kirsh D.V. ,   Samara National Research University, Shirokanev A.S. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University, Kupriyanov A.V. ,   IPSI RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: May 2019

The article deals with a problem of three-dimensional crystal lattice reconstruction, which is an important stage in the X-ray structural analysis. The accuracy of parametric and structural identification of crystals directly depends on the quality of crystal lattice reconstruction. The proposed algorithm of reconstruction of a three-dimensional crystal lattice is based on minimizing the distances from each node to a line projected onto a specified plane. Three sets of two-dimensional node coordinates, obtained from three two-dimensional projections, are used as input data. We performed an analytical calculation of the reconstruction error, allowing the total reconstruction accuracy to be estimated. The results of computational experiments confirmed the high quality of the proposed reconstruction algorithms and its stability against the distortion of node coordinates. In addition, we revealed a problem of lattice system separability, with the identification accuracy for monoclinic, rhombic and tetragonal systems found to be 34%, 53% and 10%, respectively.
Two Mistaken Beliefs about Suicide
Authors: Pridmore Saxby , Ahmadi Jamshid , Pridmore William
Published: May 2019

The abstract not available.