bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hepatic Inflammatory Pseudotumor: An Important Differential Diagnosis in Patients With a History of Previous Biliary Procedures
Authors: Zhao Jianping , Olino Kelly , Low Leah E. , Qiu Suimin , Stevenson Heather L.
Published: February 2019

Hepatic inflammatory pseudotumors (IPTs) are rare lesions that mimic malignancy clinically, radiologically, and pathologically. The pathophysiology is unknown, and no criteria exist for diagnosis. This series includes 3 cases: 1 patient had recent biliary drainage with bile duct stent placement, and the other 2 patients had hepatic abscess formation before IPT development, which further supports that hepatic IPTs develop in patients with underlying triggers of liver inflammation and injury, including infections and/or bile leakage into the parenchyma. All 3 patients were successfully treated with antibiotics, sparing them surgical intervention. Follow-up showed complete resolution, and none developed recurrences or malignancies.
Balanceo de cargas en los circuitos de distribución de un sistema eléctrico aislado que garantiza operación segura ante ocurrencias de averías
Authors: Bravo de las Casas Marta , Ruíz Sánchez Pedro Vicente , Marín Santana Yandy , Quintana de Basterra Grettel
Published: February 2019

El polo turístico Cayo Santamaría en la provincia de Villa Clara, Cuba, tiene un desarrollo constructivo acelerado, en la actualidad no tiene interconexión con el Sistema Eléctrico Nacional que garantice la estabilidad del sistema eléctrico, y existe una gran diferencia en la potencia que manejan los circuitos de distribución que alimentan las cargas. Por lo anterior se hizo necesario un análisis que permitiera repartir estas cargas de manera uniforme, para su conexión a los circuitos de distribución. En el presente trabajo, se realiza un estudio sobre las posibles variantes de conexión de los grupos de carga de los centros hoteleros a los circuitos de distribución, concluyendo con la mejor posible en las condiciones actuales. Se analizó la respuesta del sistema ante averías en los circuitos de distribución, proponiéndose soluciones para ampliar la estabilidad post-avería de éste. Los resultados obtenidos son un punto de partida para la operación óptima del sistema eléctrico aislado Cayo Santa María.
Characterizing historical textiles and clothing with proteomics
Authors: Solazzo Caroline
Published: February 2019

This paper is a review of proteomics and mass spectrometric techniques used for the study of historical textiles and garments. First applied on archaeological animal fibers over a decade ago, proteomics has made important contributions to the analysis of ancient proteins and to cultural heritage studies. The field of proteomics has the potential to give a better understanding of the modes of fabrication of ancient textiles, their composition and pathways of degradation, as well as the development of animal fibers through domestication and breeding. This review summarizes current analytical methods, describes the different sources of animal fibers and their biomolecular characteristics and methods of analysis, and finally presents the main applications of proteomics to historical clothing.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS TERMINAL ADIWERNA DI KABUPATEN TEGAL
Authors: Saputra Dimas Anugrah Dwi , Pamalis Rezza
Published: February 2019

The Adiwerna Terminal is a type C terminal located in Tegal Regency which serves passengers and city and rural transportation. In its management, the Adiwerna terminal has not gone well. Problems were found such as the absence of urban and rural transportation entering the terminal, terminal facilities that were not maintained, limited human resources, and services that were not optimal. This makes the writer interested in conducting research on the effectiveness of the Adiwerna terminal in Tegal Regency. This study used a qualitative descriptive study with the location of the research in the Adiwerna terminal. Data collected from interviews, records, until data from print and electronic media were collected into one to draw conclusions that more sharply illustrate the results of observations. As a result, the effectiveness of the Adiwerna terminal in Tegal Regency has not been optimal. In terms of time and cost it is not yet efficient. Service procedures are only regulated with 1 (one) regulation and do not have SOPs. Coordination between superiors and subordinates went well but still did not show high employee responsiveness. The availability of infrastructure is adequate but not well maintained so that passengers cannot use the facilities to the full. Things that are driving factors for the effectiveness of the Adiwerna terminal are 1) Planning Activities, 2) Organizing, 3) Control, 4) Direction, and 5) Decision Making. While the inhibiting factors of effectiveness found in the Adiwerna terminal are 1) Placement, 2) Motivation, and 3) Communication.
EVALUASI KEBIJAKAN PEMANFAATAN RUANG KAWASAN PESISIR DAN KEPULAUAN DI KOTA TERNATE PROVINSI MALUKU UTARA
Authors: Syukur Isran Abdul , Suwitri Sri
Published: February 2019

The utilization of coastal spatial in Ternate is always increasing, which one of the coastal in downtown Ternate especially in Ternate Tengah and its arround becoming a pledge of Ternate’s government in order to be service, trade, port and tourism center according to spatial planning and territory 2012-2032 with main purpose for increasing PAD (Pendapatan Anggaran Daerah) sources. The rapid development of coastal spatial utilization in Ternate without considering the coastal ecological aspects is worried to impact spreadly the abrasion in around coastal. The raising of economy and society activities in this coastal spatial become a necessity that can not be avoid as the center of Ternate’s society basic needs. However, the development of coastal spatial utilization has been shifted by the Ternate’s vision and mission that is BAHARI BERKESAN “Berbudaya, Agamais, Harmonis, Mandiri, Berkeadilan dan Berwawasan Lingkungan”. This vision is materialized in the Ternate’s development mission 2011-2015 with the purpose of spatial planning that is “Mewujudkan Kota Ternate sebagai Kota Pesisir dan Kepulauan yang adil, Mandiri dan Berkelanjutan berbasis pada sektor unggulan jasa perdagangan, perikanan dan periwisata”. The result of this research showed policy commitment is required on the Ternate’s vision and mission to build Ternate as a town with coastal environment perspective and equitable, autonomous, sustainable archipelago had been ignored which coastal spatial and archipelago is not as a friendly spatial to the environment and society anymore.
THE INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CORPORATE IMAGE AGAINST A LOYALTY CUSTOMERS (CASE STUDY ON FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT MCDONALD'S INDONESIA SEMARANG)
Authors: Astuti Lutfi Inayah , . Rodhiyah
Published: February 2019

The activities of Corporate Social Responsibility has become a liability for the company. Inaddition to these activities can enhance citra peruahaan and customer loyalty. The last time the development in some of the fast-food restaurant in Indonesia is growing increasingly rapidly, such as in Semarang city McDonalds already held a variety of Corporate Social Responsibility activities. However, there are still customers do not know the activities of Corporate Social Responsibility and corporate image that exists so that the causes of low customer loyalty. This research type is explanatory research with engineering data collection questionnaire with accidental sampling method. Because the number of populations unknown then according to Emory and Cooper (1997) sampled in this study amounts to 100 respondents who is a customer of McDonalds in the city of Semarang. With a test with test validity, reliability, cross-tabulations, coefficient of correlation, simple regression analysis, the determination coefficient, test of significance (t-test), and test results of f. this research concluded that Corporate Social Responsibility a positive and significant effect against the corporate image, Corporate Social Responsibility and positive effect significantly to customer loyalty. Influential positive corporate image against customer loyalty, as well as Corporate Social Responsibility and corporate image effect positive customer loyalty.
THE INFLUENCE OF BRAND IMAGE AND PRODUCT QUALITY CONCERNING AUTOMOBILE BUYING DECISION OF ISUZU PANTHER AT PT. ASTRA ISUZU SEMARANG
Authors: Saputra Ardhi Wahyu , P. Dinalestari
Published: February 2019

Tranport equipment is badly needed in this era of fast-paced as it is, particularly cars. Competition in the automotive world is so tight. Therefore, businesses are required to be able to increase sales in order to survive in the business worlds. Specifically, this research was discuss about automobile buying of Isuzu Panther brand at PT Astra Isuzu Semarang during 2012-2015 keep have sale descending. If that case wasn’t improve and solve, probably will presense problem for PT. Astra Isuzu Semarang next.Aim of this research was to found brand image and product quality concerning automobile buying decision of Isuzu Panther Semarang. This research type was explanatory, with data collection technique by questionaire. The population in this research is consemers who use and bought Isuzu Panther automobile on PT Astra Isuzu Semarang with the number of samples taken was 72 respondents. Sampling using purposive sampling technique. Measurement scale using Likert scale. The analytical method used is the determination, simple linear regression, multiple liniear regression, t-test, and F-test using SPSS program version 16.Based on the results of the research, revealed that the partially, brand image and product quality has positive influence on the purchasing decision which is indicated by result of the value of t test bigger than t table. Significantly, variable brand image and product quality has positive influence towards purchasing decision indicated by value of F test larger than F table.And the advice that can be given is keeping a good image with a way keep it always communicate with consumers and customers. Besides continuing and improving product quality as well as improving its shortcomings, adding interior and exterior facilities and applying innovation to its products so as not to have the impression of monotonous and outdat
ANALISIS REAKSI PASAR MODAL ATAS PERISTIWA KEBIJAKAN AMNESTI PAJAK 2016 (Studi Efisiensi Pasar Modal Indonesia)
Authors: Widyasari Taufika Nur , Suffa Ifada Faila , Amalia Naili , Praswati Aflit N
Published: February 2019

Capital market is a financial instrument that trades securities in the form of bonds and long-term equity issued by the government or private companies that will be bought by investors through the brokers. Capital markets can be affected by changes and developments in economic, political and social variables that will impact on the economic stability of a country. In addition, economic stability in a country can be influenced by government policies, one of which is a tax amnesty program that has been enacted since 2016 by legalizing Law no. 11 Year 2016 on Forgiveness of Taxes. This policy can bring reaction to all companies that listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). If an accurate quick reaction occurs to achieve a new equilibrium price that fully reflects the information available, then this market conditions are called efficient markets. This research will discuss about the analysis of capital market’s reaction that happened after the government policy about tax amnesty 2016 in Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI).
Pharmacological effects of Fucus spiralis extracts and phycochemicals: a comprehensive review
Authors: Rosa Gonçalo P. , Barreto Maria Carmo , Seca Ana M.L.
Published: February 2019

The value of macroalgae to the pharmaceutical and food industries has increased, due to their richness in compounds with relevant biological activities and health effects. However, there are still many species that are worth exploring, like the edible Fucus spiralis L., widespread throughout the European and African Atlantic coasts. In order to demonstrate the phycochemical, pharmacological and nutritional potential of F. spiralis, this work presents a comprehensive review of studies regarding the bioactivities of F. spiralis extracts and their phycochemicals. A critical analysis of studies is presented, identifying the challenges and opportunities, and unveiling the knowledge gaps in order to guide future research with this alga. Although the studies performed so far have shown the potential of F. spiralis, this review shows that there is still a big gap in the knowledge about its metabolites. In this context, it is suggested that future investigations should focus more on the isolation and unequivocal structural characterization of the metabolites, such as phlorotannins. In addition, some weaknesses in the reviewed literature are mentioned here, which should be avoided in future work, in order to allow a better evaluation of the validity of results and their comparison.
Two- and Four-Pole Multilayer SIW Filter with High Selectivity and Higher-Order Mode Suppression
Authors: Jia Dinghong , Feng Quanyuan , Xiang Qianyin
Published: February 2019

This letter presents an approach to design two-pole source-load coupling and four-pole cross-coupling substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) bandpass filters based on multilayer process. Utilizing the field distribution, the vertical magnetic and electric coupling of fundamental mode is designed by suppressing the first spurious mode. Then, source-load and cross-coupling schemes are realized with controllable features in two-pole and four-pole filters, respectively. The harmonic passband produced by TE102 mode can be suppressed by proper coupling technique enabling the connection with TE102 mode in two- and four-pole filter designs, respectively. Three transmission zeros, which are derived from source-load coupling, are introduced around the passband of two-pole filter to improve its selectivity. In the four-pole filter design, a six-order cross-coupling scheme including source and load produces four transmission zeros around the passband, leading to a sharp selectivity. In addition, another transmission zero is generated at the adjacent location of the passband to improve the out-of-band rejection. Compared with conventional horizontally coupled filters made of single layer, the proposed filters show a compact size. To demonstrate the proposed design method, a two-pole and a four-pole double-layered SIW bandpass filters are fabricated and measured. Measured results show that the proposed filters exhibit high selectivity and good out-of-band rejection, as well as a good agreement between simulated and measured results.
Molecular versus morphological approaches to diet analysis of the caracal (Caracal caracal)
Authors: Momeni Sogol , Malekian Mansoureh , Hemami Mahmoud-Reza
Published: February 2019

Diet analysis is an essential part in understanding the biology of a species and functioning of ecosystems. Traditional morphological identification of undigested remains in the scats and molecular analyses of prey species’ DNA have previously been used to assess diet. In the present study, caracal diet in the Abbasabad Wildlife Refuge, Central Iran, was investigated using both molecular and morphological methods. We collected 22 scat samples from caracal dens in the region. Feces were washed on sieves and their remaining components were morphologically identified. We also targeted a 307-base pair fragment of the cytochrome b gene to amplify and sequence the species’ DNA. Morphological analyses revealed that 76% of the diet comprised rodent species. We identified a total of nine prey taxa using the molecular method, including six rodents, one hare, one hedgehog and one wild goat. There was a general agreement between the molecular and morphological results; however, molecular methods tended to allow a better identification of the prey species. Therefore, the DNA-based approach acts as a valuable complement to current morphological methods in the study of a rare felid’s diet when no hair reference library exists.
Crystal structure of catena-poly[dichlorido-(μ2-3-(2-pyridyl)-4-(4-pyridyl)-5-(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole-κ2
N:N′)] copper(II), C17H12N6Cl2Cu
Authors: Zhang Lili , Gu Xuefan , Xue Ming , Qu Chengtun , Ma Yun , Chen Gang
Published: February 2019

C17H12Cl2CuN6, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 13.113(3) Å, b = 7.1325(4) Å, c = 19.527(3) Å, β = 103.628(2)°, V = 1774.8(5) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0310, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0682, T = 296(2) K.
Crystal structure of tetramethylammonium (2-(3-ethoxy-2-oxidobenzylidene)-1-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)hydrazin-1-ido-κ3
N,N′,O)cobalt(III), C36H40N5O8Co
Authors: Cuihong Zhang , Yuan Ge , Xiaoping Huo , Liguo Yang , Xin Li , Zongcheng Miao
Published: February 2019

C36H40N5O8Co, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 17.353(4) Å, b = 11.474(2) Å, c = 18.074(4) Å, β = 101.056(2)°, V = 3532.0(13) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0464, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1323, T = 296(2) K 1–3.
The crystal structure of (E)-4-(1-(2-aminophenylimino)ethyl)benzene-1,3-diol, C14H14N2O2
Authors: Shi Xiao-Ming , Li Shu-Jing , Xiao Li-Na , Cai Bin , Peng Peng
Published: February 2019

C14H14N2O2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 8.5030(9) Å, b = 7.6199(8) Å, c = 18.738(2) Å, β = 92.852(2)°, V = 1212.6(2) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0413, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1247, T = 296.15 K.
Ultrasonic measurement of clamping force for injection molding machine
Authors: Zhao Peng , Zhao Yao , Zhang Jianfeng , Huang Junye , Xia Neng , Fu Jianzhong
Published: February 2019

An online and feasible clamping force measurement method is important in the injection molding process and equipment. Based on the sono-elasticity theory, an in situ clamping force measurement method using ultrasonic technology is proposed in this paper. A mathematical model is established to describe the relationship between the ultrasonic propagation time, mold thickness, and clamping force. A series of experiments are performed to verify the proposed method. Experimental findings show that the measurement results of the proposed method agree well with those of the magnetic enclosed-type clamping force tester method, with difference squares less than 2 (MPa)2 and errors bars less than 0.7 MPa. The ultrasonic method can be applied in molds of different thickness, injection molding machines of different clamping scales, and large-scale injection cycles. The proposed method offers advantages of being highly accurate, highly stable, simple, feasible, non-destructive, and low-cost, providing significant application prospects in the injection molding industry.
Organophosphines in PtP4 derivatives; structural aspects
Authors: Melník Milan , Mikuš Peter
Published: February 2019

In this review, we classify and analyze the structural data of more than 80 monomeric platinum coordination complexes with an inner coordination sphere of PtP4 in which only organophosphines are involved. On the basis of the coordination mode of respective organophosphines, these complexes can be divided into six subgroups: Pt(PL)4, Pt(PL)2(PL′)2, Pt(η2-P2L)(PL)2, Pt(η2-P2L)2, Pt(η2-P2L)(η2-P2L′)2, and Pt(η4-P4L). The chelating ligands forming wide varieties of metallocycles: (P=P), (PNP), (PCP), (PC2P), (PP2P), (PC2NP), (PNCNP), (PNPNP), (POHOP), (POBOP), (PCNCP), (PC3P), (PC4P), and (PC2OC2P). The effects of both steric and electronic factors reflect on the values of P-Pt-P chelate angles. The total mean values of Pt-P elongate in the order: 2.289 Å (tetradentate)<2.306 Å (monodentate)<2.320 Å (bidentate). The same order shows the respective covalent bond weaknesses.
Phonons in deformable microporous crystalline solids
Authors: Kuchta Bogdan , Formalik Filip , Rogacka Justyna , Neimark Alexander V. , Firlej Lucyna
Published: February 2019

Phonons are quantum elastic excitations of crystalline solids. Classically, they correspond to the collective vibrations of atoms in ordered periodic structures. They determine the thermodynamic properties of solids and their stability in the case of structural transformations. Here we review for the first time the existing examples of the phonon analysis of adsorption-induced transformations occurring in microporous crystalline materials. We discuss the role of phonons in determining the mechanism of the deformations. We point out that phonon-based methodology may be used as a predictive tool in characterization of flexible microporous structures; therefore, relevant numerical tools must be developed.
A Novel Test Specimen Geometry for Uniaxial Fatigue Testing of Asphalt Concrete
Authors: Karr Grant J. , Archilla Adrian R.
Published: February 2019

Two challenges in uniaxial fatigue testing of hot mix asphalt remain: end failures of cylindrical specimens and applicability to in-situ samples. End failures occur frequently, significantly reducing the value of the test. Cored field samples often include several construction lifts, rendering them unsuitable for creating standard test cylinders. This study proposes a specimen geometry for uniaxial fatigue testing addressing these challenges. The proposed geometry is obtained by cutting horizontal slices of laboratory compacted or field-cored cylinders with a 150-mm diameter. The circular slices are reduced to rectangles 110 mm long by 100 mm wide. The thickness can be varied based on lift thickness and nominal maximum aggregate size (19–38 mm have been used successfully). The resulting prism is then tapered along its length over the middle 90 mm to a minimum width of 88 mm at mid-height. The specimen is loaded along its longitudinal axis (normal to the reduced cross section). This article discusses the rationale for the geometry, fabrication, and gluing procedures as well as procedures to reduce loading platen-induced moments before testing and load eccentricity while testing. As a proof of concept, it also presents the results of constant crosshead tests performed at 40°C that to date have resulted in middle failures at a frequency greater than 95 %.
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Therapeutic Targets in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Authors: Conti C. Richard
Published: February 2019

Chronic stable angina affects approximately 10 million Americans, of whom more than 50% are older than 65 years. Angina is a more common manifestation of coronary heart disease in women than in men. The growing prevalence of recurring ischemia is probably due to residual coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting. Those with angina have a high socioeconomic burden that significantly limits functional capacity and impairs quality of life, and includes the high cost of care. The presence of common comorbidities, including diabetes, is associated with poorer outcomes.
Japanese Internment as an Agricultural Labor Crisis
Authors: Tokunaga Yu
Published: February 2019

Japanese Internment inflicted a grave injustice on Japanese immigrants and Japanese American citizens. At the same time, it resulted in the sudden loss of ethnic Japanese farmers, triggering a serious labor shortage in California, where vegetable production was an integral part of wartime food security. This article examines the economic impact of Japanese Internment on California agriculture as well as political debates over food security versus military necessity. Using state and federal government documents, records of congressional hearings, and the Japanese immigrant press in Los Angeles, this article demonstrates that Japanese Internment prompted voices sympathetic to ethnic Japanese farmers to question the necessity of the full-scale implementation of mass evacuation and also led to a growing demand for Mexican farmworkers who would come through the Bracero Program. Consideration of these processes helps us to better understand the Japanese Internment as not solely about race but about economics in wartime, multiethnic California.
Cyclin-dependent kinase 21 is a novel regulator of proliferation and meiosis in the male germline of zebrafish
Authors: Webster Kaitlyn A , Henke Katrin , Ingalls Delaney M , Nahrin Adeeba , Harris Matthew P , Siegfried Kellee R
Published: February 2019

Germ cell differentiation and maintenance relies on complex regulation of mitotic and meiotic progression. Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and their activating cyclin partners are known to have specialized roles in regulating cell cycle progression across tissues, including germ cells. Very little is known about CDK/cyclin function in zebrafish or the regulation of germ cell maintenance and differentiation. In a forward genetic screen for gonadogenesis defects in zebrafish, a mutation disruptingcdk21(cyclin-dependent kinase 21) was identified, which caused gonad hypoplasia, reduced fertility and failure of female sex specification. Thecdk21gene is unique to fishes, though the encoded protein is related to the D-cyclin partners Cdk4 and Cdk6, which are known G1 cell cycle regulators. In the testis,cdk21mutant germ cells exhibited cell cycle defects such as diminished proliferation, prolonged meiosis and delayed sperm differentiation. Furthermore,cdk21mutants failed to maintain germ cells following breeding. Based on these findings, we propose thatcdk21regulates spermatogonial proliferation, progression through meiosis and germline stem cell activation in the testis. In addition, we investigatedcdk4andcdk6in zebrafish development and found that each has distinct expression patterns in the gonads. Mutant analysis demonstrated thatcdk6was necessary for viability beyond larval stages. In contrast,cdk4mutants were viable but were all male with low breeding success and sperm overabundance. Our analysis demonstrated that zebrafish harbor three genes of thecdk4/6family,cdk4,cdk6andcdk21, withcdk21having an essential role in germ cell development in the testis.
Pedagogía del dato: perspectiva desde la enseñanza de la estadística en la sociedad del dato
Authors: López Giovanni Martínez , Soto Urrea Wilson Hernando
Published: February 2019

A partir de una exposición acerca de la sociedad del dato se realiza una mirada a la investigación en enseñanza de la estadística en lo concerniente a la alfabetización estadística y el pensamiento estadístico, elementos fundamentales para que el ser humano del siglo XXI pueda desempeñarse como prosumidor de datos. La sociedad del dato, producto de la gran invasión de datos en toda actividad humana es vista como una nueva forma de concebir el mundo y supone desafíos para la docencia en estadística, especialmente a nivel de educación superior.Aunque la actividad investigativa en el campo de la enseñanza de la estadística no para de crecer y las metas al final de los cursos de estadística parecen estar claras, su formulación no ha modificado la práctica docente, debido principalmente a la falta de formación docente y un desconocimiento de los niveles de alfabetización y pensamiento estadístico en adultos.
Neuroeducación: Una Propuesta Pedagógica para Educación Infantil
Authors: De Souza Martins Marlucio , Posada Bernal Sandra , Lucio Tavera Paula Andrea
Published: February 2019

El estudio tiene como finalidad evidenciar la importancia de la Neuroeducación como una estrategia pedagógica para la Educación Infantil. Es un estudio cualitativo bibliográfico centrado en el análisis documental como técnica de recolección de datos para la estructuración de una propuesta pedagógica con base en la neurociencia. Se realizó una revisión de investigaciones y artículos publicados sobre la temática, como también se consultaron los referentes curriculares del Ministerio de Educación Nacional de Colombia. A partir de esta se establece una base teórica y legal sobre el desarrollo de los primeros cinco años de vida, tomando en cuenta, especialmente, las actividades rectoras de esta etapa. Se evidencia que una de las más importantes es el juego, el cual es el primer espacio en el que el niño aprende a establecer relaciones con su entorno y le permite a asumir los problemas propios de su edad y plantear soluciones a los mismos. En ese contexto, la Neuroeducación emerge como una estrategia pedagógica en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje, y como elemento para la formación integral, ya que mediante la neuroplasticidad cerebral permite que las experiencias se transformen en conocimiento basado en el aprendizaje. Se puede concluir que a partir de las fases del aprendizaje que brinda la Neuroeducación, hay relación entre las estructuras mentales del pensamiento y los procesos de consolidación de los saberes. La Neuroeducación promueve una opción pedagógica didáctica en la formación integral, que involucra la interpretación, la clasificación y la organización del conocimiento por parte de los niños.Palabras Clave: Neuroeducación, Propuesta Pedagógica, Educación Infantil, Juegos.
Dissection of Complex, Fitness-Related Traits in MultipleDrosophilaMapping Populations Offers Insight into the Genetic Control of Stress Resistance
Authors: Everman Elizabeth R , McNeil Casey L , Hackett Jennifer L , Bain Clint L , Macdonald Stuart J
Published: February 2019

The ability to survive periods without food is an important component of individual fitness, and genetic dissection can provide insight into the mechanisms and evolution of starvation resistance. Everman et al. use several genome-wide...

We leverage two complementary Drosophila melanogaster mapping panels to genetically dissect starvation resistance—an important fitness trait. Using >1600 genotypes from the multiparental Drosophila Synthetic Population Resource (DSPR), we map numerous starvation stress QTL that collectively explain a substantial fraction of trait heritability. Mapped QTL effects allowed us to estimate DSPR founder phenotypes, predictions that were correlated with the actual phenotypes of these lines. We observe a modest phenotypic correlation between starvation resistance and triglyceride level, traits that have been linked in previous studies. However, overlap among QTL identified for each trait is low. Since we also show that DSPR strains with extreme starvation phenotypes differ in desiccation resistance and activity level, our data imply multiple physiological mechanisms contribute to starvation variability. We additionally exploited the Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel (DGRP) to identify sequence variants associated with starvation resistance. Consistent with prior work these sites rarely fall within QTL intervals mapped in the DSPR. We were offered a unique opportunity to directly compare association mapping results across laboratories since two other groups previously measured starvation resistance in the DGRP. We found strong phenotypic correlations among studies, but extremely low overlap in the sets of genomewide significant sites. Despite this, our analyses revealed that the most highly associated variants from each study typically showed the same additive effect sign in independent studies, in contrast to otherwise equivalent sets of random variants. This consistency provides evidence for reproducible trait-associated sites in a widely used mapping panel, and highlights the polygenic nature of starvation resistance.
Case Report: Carcinoma of Colon
Authors: ladumor sushila , Darweesh Adham
Published: February 2019

Colorectal cancer is a disease that is curable if diagnosed at early stage and also it is preventable if predisposing adenomas are detected and removed. Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC) is commonest malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract and is the second most usually diagnosed cancer in adults, mainly at 6th to 7th decades of life[2]. CT and MRI are the modalities of choice used for staging. Colonoscopy for better evaluation and tissue diagnosis as well as to see other occult lesion. Surgical resection may be curative although five-year survival rate is 40 - 50 %.
Screening for carbapenemases in ertapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae collected at a Tunisian hospital between 2014 and 2018
Authors: Kollenda Hans , Frickmann Hagen , Helal Rania Ben , Wiemer Dorothea Franziska , Naija Habiba , El Asli Mohamed Sélim , Egold Melanie , Bugert Joachim Jakob , Handrick Susann , Wölfel Roman , Barguellil Farouk , Moussa Mohamed Ben
Published: February 2019

Background: Carbapenem-resistance is frequently detected in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from patients in Tunisia. The study was performed to identify frequent carbapenemases in Tunisian isolates.

Methods: Between May 2014 and January 2018, 197 ertapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae were isolated at the microbiological department of the Military Hospital of Tunis. The strains were phenotypically characterized and then subjected to in-house polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting the carbapenemase genes blaIMP, blaVIM, blaNDM, blaSPM, blaAIM, blaDIM, blaGIM, blaSIM, blaKPC, blaBIC, and blaOXA-48.

Results: The assessed 197 ertapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Tunis comprised 170 Klebsiella pneumoniae, 19 Enterobacter cloacae, 6 Escherichia coli, 1 Citrobacter sedlakii, and 1 Enterobacter asburiae. Thereby, 55 out of 197 isolates (27.9%) were from blood cultures, suggesting a systemic disease. The carbapenemase gene blaOXA-48 quantitatively dominated by far with 153 detections, followed by blaNDM with 14 detections, which were distributed about the whole study interval. In contrast, blaBIC and blaVIM were only infrequently identified in 5 and 3 cases, respectively, while the other carbapenamases were not observed.

Conclusions: The carbapenemase gene blaOXA-48 was identified in the vast majority of ertapenem-resistant Tunisian Enterobacteriaceae while all other assessed carbapenemases were much less abundant. In a quantitatively relevant minority of isolates, the applied PCR-based screening approach did not identify any carbapenemases.
Community Outreach Program (COP) of the University of Bohol, Philippines
Authors: Tubo Tito
Published: February 2019

A community outreach program (COP) is an essential component that converges the curriculum and provides opportunities for the people in the academe to apply the theories and concepts to actual life settings. This study looked into the effectiveness of the implementation of the institutional, programmatic schemes of the community involvement of the administration, faculty members, and students of the University of Bohol. The study made use of the descriptive survey method with the aid of a self-constructed questionnaire. The locale of this study was the University of Bohol and the communities that were recipients of the university’s community outreach program. The respondents of this study were the students and teachers of the different colleges of the University of Bohol, and the community officials of the communities who were involved in the community outreach program. The self-constructed questionnaire consisted of the Level of Attainment of the goals and objectives; Problems Met; Level of Participation and Involvement and Level of Satisfaction with the COP. The statistical treatments were used in the verification of the reliability of the results; and the treatment of the data analysis and interpretation of data using the weighted mean, significant difference of uncorrelated means, analysis of variance, Scheffe’s test, and Chi-square. A significant difference in the ratings for teachers and students in the attainment of goals and objectives of the COP has been noted in the Teachers College in which the teachers had significantly higher ratings than students.
Assessment of the Operation of the 24-hour Convenience Stores in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Authors: Sevilla Adrianna Kyla , Garsuta Isabel Iris , Achacoso Vanessa , Tare Marianne Daphny , Anino Alexis John
Published: February 2019

Round-the-clock establishments are no longer just for manufacturing but also for raising productivity and lowering costs in a wide range of industries. This study looked into the nature and operation of 24-hour convenience stores in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, with the objective to provide proper guidance and adequate information for entrepreneurs who are planning to increase and expand 24-hour convenience stores within the city. The researchers utilized the quantitative method with purposive sampling design with managers or proprietors and the convenient sampling design with 48 customers of such stores. Data were treated using percentages, weighted mean, t-test, and chi-square. Results showed that store owners made maximum use of time, equipment, and people; designed solutions for costly problems of morale, health, safety, and care for employees through benefits; and the disadvantages and advantages of running 24-hour convenience stores. The findings suggest that though the customers’ convenience of not being rushed due to fear of closing hours, the need for the huge investment coupled with the challenge of getting employees willing to work midnight shifts made these convenience stores challenging businesses to start up. The study found that contrary to general belief; these stores do not guarantee any economic stability during a national economic crisis. Such stores also do not help last-minute customers, given limited commodities.
Social Skills and Academic Performance among Grade 10 Students of the University of Bohol – University High School
Authors: Paroginog Frederick , Alpuerto Maribeth Dusal , Pilongo Leah Wilfreda Echavez
Published: February 2019

Social skills are a set of behaviors manifested by individuals in an interpersonal context in which they express feelings, attitudes, desires, opinions, or rights suitable for the situation, respecting the same action in others with the dimensions of self-control, empathy, assertion, and cooperation. Academic performance in this study is measured according to the general average of the second grading period of School Year 2017-2018 of the Grade 10 Junior High students of the University of Bohol - University High School (UB-UHS) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. This study intends to determine the level of social skills of the said students, in relation to their academic performance for the school year 2017-2018. This study made use of a quantitative method, specifically the descriptive-survey technique with the aid of the questionnaire to gather the level of social skills among the respondents. Results showed all respondents had a Moderate level of all the dimensions of social skills. Noteworthy to mention was their greater propensity to exercise Cooperation, followed by a tie in Empathy and Self-Control, and last was Assertion. There was a significant relationship between sex and academic performance. When comparing the four dimensions of social skills using ANOVA, there was a significant variance in the four dimensions. When further tested using Scheffe’s Test, the pairings revealed significant differences in Self-Control and Empathy, between Self-Control and Cooperation, between Empathy and Assertion, between Empathy and Cooperation and Assertion and Cooperation. However, an insignificant result was found between Self-Control and Assertion. Hence, a need to focus on more intensive programs on developing Social Skills for the students to develop and hone a well-balanced personality.
The Performance of July 2013 NLE takers in Relation to Personality-based Psycho-Emotion Interventions
Authors: Jamora Bonnibella , Palgan Iam Alastaire , Baliling Apolonio , ClemeÃ±a Lovern , Lapez Lourdes Marie , Sioco Rhoda Mae
Published: February 2019

The Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE) is the process of regulating the practice of nursing in the Philippines. Students who graduate from the nursing course need to take the NLE to practice the nursing profession. This study aimed to look into the performance of University of Bohol College of Nursing - July 2013 NLE-Takers in relation to the psycho-emotional intervention as a possible contributing factor to a personality-based approach. An interrupted time-series quasi-experimental research design was used in the study. A total of 89 graduates from the University of Bohol College of Nursing who enrolled at Powerhouse Training and Review Center and took the Nursing board examinations were included in the study. Four groups were purposely created according to the subject’s personality type utilizing Hartman’s Personality Profile aided by a standardized tool developed from a previous study. The performance of the subjects was measured through three (3) Time Series, namely: Pre-board 1, Pre-board 2, and NLE. Results showed that there was a significant relationship between personality-based psycho-emotional interventions and the overall performance of the subjects according to their personality. A significant difference was obtained when one exam (Pre-board 2) received psycho-emotional intervention while the other (Pre-board 1) did not. Findings were also consistent that when both exams (pre-board 2 and NLE) received psycho-emotional interventions, there was a slight difference but were not related to the intervention done according to personality.
Effects of Involvement in Religious Organization on Youth Development
Authors: Trabajo Frances Mae
Published: February 2019

The collaborative efforts of the church, the school, and the family are a potent force in designing new programs and activities that are appealing, and able to sustain interest and youth involvement. This study aimed to describe the personal “growth experiences” gained by youth participants in the Youth Encounter (YE) program of the Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM). The study centered on the apostolate of the Diocesan Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Talibon, Bohol, Philippines. One hundred fifty Roman Catholic youth respondents, aged 15 to 16 years of age were randomly selected from the 43 parishes in the Diocese of Talibon. Percentages and weighted mean were used to analyze and interpret the data. The findings illustrated how the program influenced the emotional, social, and spiritual growth of the youth participants. The Fully Evident rating on Affirmation, Discovering one’s true identity and Self-worth signifies personal growth and change in the youth’s character, attitudes, and beliefs. The findings showed positive outcomes in the youth’s personal “growth experiences,” and participation in the program ensures learning opportunities and ownership of personal development. A program with supportive adults enables the youth to learn appropriate competencies and skills that will eventually lead to positive development.
Study Habits Profile of First Year College Students of the University of Bohol
Authors: Trabajo Frances Mae
Published: February 2019

Study habits are the repeated learned practices that are observed routinely to accomplish related school responsibilities to earn high grades. As part of the Guidance program of the University of Bohol, the Guidance Center looked into the profile of the study habit practices of first-year students. The respondents were 314 first-year students enrolled in Guidance during the first semester of the academic year 2016–2017. These students were from the different colleges of the University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. Data mining was employed in retrieving the data stored on the automated system used by the university. The study habits instrument was modified from the work of Preston and Botel, and the work of Wrenn. The findings in all the aspects used to measure the study habits of the students, such as time allotted for study hours and in prioritizing school work; note-taking; reading habits; place, materials, and physical setting; test preparation; and examination habits showed fair ratings. The findings implied that the student respondents need to acquire a higher level of study habits to maximize study effort and meet the standards in place for a college education.
The Perinatal Beliefs, Practices, and Outcomes Among Badjaos in Dauis, Bohol, Philippines
Authors: Bernaldez Aim Daneca , Lupio Sharon
Published: February 2019

Culture plays a very significant role in the way a woman perceives and prepares for her birthing experience. This study aimed to determine the specific cultural perinatal practices and pregnancy outcomes among 30 Badjao women in Totolan, Dauis, and Bohol. The respondents were Badjao mothers who had been pregnant and had given birth regardless of age and regardless of pregnancy. A purposive qualitative study was utilized, and data were gathered through group and key informant interviews. The study revealed that practices of the majority in the prenatal period still adhere to traditional beliefs. It also revealed that the majority in the intraportal and postpartum periods also practice traditional beliefs. Many of these beliefs were not beneficial to the health of the mother and the fetus and a growing infant.  However, the study also revealed that there were acceptable ways being widely practiced by the Badjao mothers as well. The study further showed that despite the existing traditional practices, records had shown that there were very few instances of negative pregnancy outcomes. Still, the negative pregnancy outcomes are a cause for concern.  It is prudent to say that women who are steeped in traditional cultural beliefs need supportive health educational services to increase their level of knowledge and enhance the recommended health practices.
Using an Adaptive Network-based Fuzzy Inference System to Estimate the Vertical Force in Single Point Incremental Forming
Authors: Racz Sever Gabriel , Breaz Radu Eugen , Bologa Octavian , Tera Melania , Oleksik Valentin Stefan
Published: February 2019

Manufacturing processes are usually complex ones, involving a significant number of parameters. Unconventional manufacturing processes, such as incremental forming is even more complex, and the establishment of some analytical relationships between parameters is difficult, largely due to the nonlinearities in the process. To overcome this drawback, artificial intelligence techniques were used to build empirical models from experimental data sets acquired from the manufacturing processes. The approach proposed in this work used an adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system to extract the value of technological force on Z-axis, which appears during incremental forming, considering a set of technological parameters (diameter of the tool, feed and incremental step) as inputs. Sets of experimental data were generated and processed by means of the proposed system, to make use of the learning ability of it to extract the empirical values of the technological force from rough data.
IoT Devices Signals Processing based on Multi-dimensional Shepard Local Approximation Operators in Riesz MV-algebras
Authors: Noje Dan , Tarca Radu , Dzitac Ioan , Pop Nicolae
Published: February 2019

In this article we continue the study started in [8] to use Riesz MValgebras for IoT devices signals processing. The Shepard local approximation operators introduced in [8] were defines such that to approximate single variable functions. In real industrial usage, the signals coming from IoT devices may be influenced by mode than a parameter, and thus we introduce generalized Shepard local approximation operators that can approximate multi-dimensional functions and some numerical experiments are considered.
Spatio-temporal aspects of carbon dioxide emissions due to rail transport of coal in China
Authors: Lv Qian , Liu Haibin , Zhang Rui , An Di
Published: February 2019

Climate change means that China needs to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from its transport sector. The study reported in the paper analysed the spatial–temporal characteristics of carbon doxide emissions produced by transporting coal by rail in the country between 2000 and 2014. The kriging interpolation method was used to analyse the emission distributions. The results showed that total emissions produced from rail transport of coal increased from 1·18 Mt in 2000 to 11·71 Mt in 2014, although they appear to have peaked. Inner Mongolia, Shanxi and Shaanxi were the provinces with the largest emission increases. The emissions were positively correlated and showed spatial heterogeneity, with Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces being high-emission provinces surrounded by other high-emission provinces. The paper concludes with a discussion of energy conservation and emissions-reduction measures that could be implemented by the Chinese transport industry.