bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the pressure on the fingers and palms of midwife during second stage of labor
Authors: Kudo Miu , Hojo Maki , Okuyama Takeshi , Yoshizawa Toyoko , Atogami Fumi , Nakamura Yasuka , Tanaka Mami
Published: December 2018

In Japan, midwives perform Japanese hands-on (perineal support), which is important to prevent perineal tears and to deliver safely. However, it is difficult for trainee midwives to acquire the procedures. Therefore, the advanced delivery simulator that enables the midwives to evaluate the skill objectively is demanded. In this paper, for realizing the delivery simulator, we focus on the pressure of midwives' fingers and palms during Japanese hands-on. Fundamental experiments were carried out using flexible pressure sensors. In experiments, six experts perform the Japanese hand-on using normal delivery phantom. From the analysis of pressure profile, the cooperation of the left and right hand was investigated.
Non-destructive testing of inclusions in cold-rolled strip steels using hall and giant magnetoresistance sensor arrays
Authors: Angani Chandra Sekhar , Kim Jungmin , Le Minhhuy , Lee Jinyi
Published: December 2018

Inclusions in steel are entrapped foreign materials, which may be metallic or non-metallic. The inclusions disrupt the structural homogeneity of the steel and affect its mechanical properties. Moreover, nonmetallic inclusions such as calcium and magnesium can be propagated as narrow cracks in steel strips after the rolling process. In this paper, we propose the use of magnetic flux leakage testing involving the fusion of images obtained by arrays of linearly integrated Hall sensors (LIHaS) and linearly integrated giant magnetoresistance sensors (LIGiS) for inspecting inclusions in steel strips. In the proposed method, the normal (Bz) and tangential (Bx) components of the magnetic leakage field around an inclusion are detected by means of LIHaS and LIGiS, respectively. The images of the magnetic leakage field were obtained at different scanning (magnetization) directions relative to the rolling direction. The Bz and Bx images of the inclusion are then combined by using image fusion technique to enhance the detection of the inclusion. The effectiveness of the proposed image fusion technique was experimentally verified by using LIHaS and LIGiS images of an inclusion in a cold-rolled steel strip.
Development of a SQUID system for ultralow-field MRI measurement
Authors: Woo Taeseong , Nagase Masae , Ohsaki Hiroyuki , Sekino Masaki
Published: December 2018

MRI systems have technical challenges in interference with metals and high cost because of the use of strong magnetic field. Ultralow-field MRI is an emerging technique enabling measurement of samples containing metals due to low resonant frequencies, as well as saving cost due to its simplified coil system. We developed a compact SQUID system for ultralow-field MRI equipped with a magnetic shield box of 1 × 1 × 1.5 m. Oscillating magnetic fields were applied to the pick-up coil of SQUID from an external coil with a magnetic flux density equivalent to magnetic resonance signals from water of 10 ml. The SQUID successfully detected external magnetic fields of 3.08 × 10 ^{-12} T.
Parameter optimization for the design of constant-force elements using SMAs
Authors: Zhou Ying , Wang Minghui , Zhao Ruzhen , Luo Yun
Published: December 2018

Constant-stress phenomenon is an unique property of shape memory alloys (SMAs) and could be widely used in designing surgical devices. It is easily obtained by stretching a SMA wire, but for SMA strips little work has been done. This paper presents a design of constant-force elements by bending superelastic SMA strips. The numerical results show its feasibility for practical use.
Design of a magnetostrictive actuator considering magnetic bias and ohmic heat
Authors: Hwang Kyung-Hwan , Kim Sung-Ryul , Lee Jae-Hak , Kim Dae-Young , Lee Yuk-Hyung , Kim Churl-Min
Published: December 2018

Magnetostrictive (MS) materials exhibit a large strain and a high energy-density, because of their large MS coupling coefficient. In particular, an MS actuator that uses Terfenol-D generates great-force and strain. The efficiency of an MS actuator is highly dependent on the pre-stress, magnetic field intensity, magnetic bias and thermal expansion. The specific type or shape of permanent magnet (PM) needed for a given magnetic bias is determined using numerical simulation. According to magnetic field the heat created by resistance influences the thermal expansion. This paper proposes the optimal exterior PM for achieving a magnetic bias and minimizing the ohmic heat effect with a geometric composite of an electromagnet considered to be a practically precise MS actuator.
A novel socket design for upper-limb prosthesis
Authors: Sang Yuanjun , Li Xiang , Gan Yun , Su Daniel , Luo Yun
Published: December 2018

Prosthetic socket is the only channel for load transfer between limb stump and prosthetic limb, so its design is most important in meeting the requirements of comfort and function. In order to improve comfort and functionality of the upper-limb prosthetic socket, this paper presents a novel design concept of the socket in which the areas and working time of compression can be alternated in needs. A physical model of prosthesis socket with four pressure-adjustable chambers driven by a vacuum pump was designed to form pressure units in the socket to simulate its function in changing compression loads.The effectiveness of the design was proved by experiments.
Guided wave inspection of dissimilar material joints using time reversal techniques
Authors: Haq Mahmoodul , Karpenko Oleksii , Khomenko Anton , Udpa Lalita , Udpa Satish
Published: December 2018

Dissimilar material bonding has recently gained a lot of attention in automotive, marine and defense applications. Nevertheless, a major hurdle limiting the full acceptance of such structural components is the lack of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technique to evaluate their strength, which depends on the integrity of the bonding layer. In this work, guided wave (GW) inspection with surface-mounted piezoelectric sensors (PZT) was employed along with time reversal for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of dissimilar material lap-joints. Baseline-free probability imaging was used to identify the location of artificial disbond. The results of GW inspection were further validated with ultrasonic C-scan. Overall, the technique shows great potential in detection of defects in bonded joints.
Calculations of heat transfer coefficient and equivalent thermal conductivity for induction motors thermal analysis
Authors: Komeza K. , Lefik M. , López-Fernández X.M.
Published: December 2018

The paper describes calculations method of heat transfer coefficient for finned induction motor housing and equivalent thermal conductivity for air zones inside this housing. The method is based on Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD). In addition, the results of thermal calculations to verify calculated values of coefficient are presented.
Innovative strategy for designing rotating actuators – motors case study
Authors: Smółka Krzysztof , Wiak Slawomir , Napieralska-Juszczak Ewa
Published: December 2018

In presented work the Finite Element Methods combined with MATLAB was introduced. This strategy enables changing of all parameters of a few types of magnetic motors and electrostatic micromotors MEMS. Furthermore, this strategy allowed for taking advantage of FEMM, namely possibility of calculations of complicated geometries without additional operations.
Shape optimization of synchronous machine rotor
Authors: Gizolme O. , Thollon F. , Clerc G. , Rojat G.
Published: December 2018

This paper describes a shape optimization of a synchronous machine rotor to reduce torque ripples. The procedure of optimization is based on coupling a finite element 2D software and a genetic algorithm. One of the most important criteria for minimizing the torque ripple is the distribution of the flux density in the airgap of the machine. Therefore, in the first investigations, we search to minimize the harmonics’ rate of the flux density. The field analysis is done through the finite element method. Simplifying assumptions, involving material characteristic and geometrical domains, are made in order to limit computational time. Different objective functions (taking into account flux density harmonics) used by the genetic algorithm for the optimization and different strategies of evolution are tested and some results are presented. One of these is used to calculate torque ripples by the finite element method. This result is compared with the initial torque and shows the improvement on the torque ripple.
A perspective on bianisotropy and Bianisotropics’97
Authors: Weiglhofer Werner S.
Published: December 2018

An introduction to this special issue devoted to Bianisotropics’97 is given by providing a perspective on the concept of bianisotropy in the context of electromagnetics. The scene is set via a discussion of constitutive relations for frequency‐dependent as well as time‐dependent fields, constraints and conditions on the parameters describing a material medium. A brief delineation of a coherent terminology for different types of media is attempted.
Orthogonal curvilinear coordinate systems on the wavevector surface in a transparent biaxial crystal
Authors: Borzdov George N.
Published: December 2018

New types of parametric representations of the wavevector surface in a biaxial crystal, which are based on the use of orthogonal curvilinear coordinates making possible to obviate the need for solving algebraic equations, are presented. By making use of them, the basic quadratic forms, the asymptotic directions, the asymptotic and parabolic curves are calculated, the excitation conditions of associated modes are found. It is shown that the presented coordinate systems can be used for the description of field vectors of eigenwaves and light beams and that similar systems can be introduced on some other surfaces.
Analysis of metallic tubes with ECT and neuro-fuzzy processing
Authors: Albanese R. , Formisano A. , Martone R. , Morabito F.C. , Rubinacci G. , Villone F.
Published: December 2018

The application of a rotating field like that of induction machines is proposed for the eddy current testing of conducting cylindrical structures. This method allows for fast tracking of the position and geometrical parameters of cracks. In order to improve the capability to discriminate the depth of buried cracks, a suitable range of frequencies is considered. The measurement data are processed with a hybrid neuro-fuzzy system. Two artificial neural networks are used, one is specialized for surface cracks and the other one for buried cracks. The fuzzy system is used to perform the switching strategy between the two networks.
Adaptability of raspberry primocane genotypes in a tropical environment and its implication in the raspberry production in Mexico
Authors: Hernández-Bautista Aurelio , Lobato-Ortiz Ricardo , García-Zavala J. Jesús , Mejía Contreras José Apolinar , Chávez-Servia José Luis , Rodríguez Mario Rocandio , Cruz-Izquierdo Serafin , García Velázquez José Armando
Published: December 2018

BACKGROUND:

The worldwide tendency for growing raspberries in different climatic environments demands the need of development new cultivars with good adaptability.

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of the present study was to study the adaptability of red raspberry selections for tropical conditions.

RESULTS:

Days to flowering, days from flowering to first pick, days to first pick, and days from transplanting to last pick were from 135 to 183 days, 22 to 49 days, 163 to 222.3 days, 250.0 to 299.5 days, respectively. Harvest period varied among genotypes, and the genotypes S.39 and S.27 had the longest harvest period and the highest marketable yields, evidencing their good adaptability to tropical conditions. Berry weight varied from 2.74 to 5.37 g, suggesting that the studied selections produced fruits with small and intermedium size. In addition, these results indicated that such genotypes might be suitable for fruit exportation to different international markets.

CONCLUSION:

The present study demonstrated the adaptability of certain genotypes such as S.39 and S.27 at a tropical environment, which might be a good option for raspberry growers producing for fresh consumption.
Predictors of drug use during pregnancy: The relative effects of socioeconomic, demographic, and mental health risk factors
Authors: Brown R.A. , Dakkak H. , Gilliland J. , Seabrook J.A.
Published: December 2018

BACKGROUND:

With limited Canadian research on predictors of drug use during pregnancy, the primary objective was to assess the relative effects of socioeconomic, demographic, and mental health risk factors associated with drug use during pregnancy. Predictors of an Apgar score < 7 and fetal macrosomia were examined as secondary outcomes.

METHODS:

This retrospective cohort study consisted of 25,734 pregnant women from Southwestern Ontario. Data were prospectively obtained from perinatal and neonatal databases at a tertiary hospital in London, Ontario. Using a Geographic Information System, neighborhood-level socioeconomic variables were obtained by mapping maternal postal codes. Separate logistic regressions were computed for all outcome variables.

RESULTS:

The rates of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use during pregnancy were 1.9%, 16.2%, and 2.3%, respectively. The mean maternal age was 29.4±5.4 years. Maternal age was inversely associated with alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use, whereas lone-parent household, depression, and anxiety increased the odds of substance use. Depression was the top risk factor of all three substances. Compared to women who were not depressed during pregnancy, women who were depressed were 2.15 times more likely to use alcohol (95% CI: 1.60, 2.90), 1.70 times more likely to smoke tobacco (95% CI: 1.48, 1.95), and 2.56 times more likely to use cannabis (95% CI: 1.95, 3.35). Adverse birth outcomes were also associated with overweight and obesity, gestational diabetes and insulin-dependent diabetes.

CONCLUSIONS:

Maternal depression is the primary risk factor of drug use during pregnancy. Policy interventions that target at-risk women are important considerations to improve maternal mental health.
Anti-mission law of Russia in the context of law
Authors: Clark Elizabeth
Published: December 2018

On July 7, 2016, President of the Russian Federation V.Putin signed the law “On the package of amendments with the stated goal of combating terrorism and ensuring public safety”. The amendments, known as the “Spring Act”, which came into force on July 20, represent a number of serious restrictions on religious freedom, in effect banning the preaching, prayer, and distribution of religious materials outside the official places.
THREE "GREEDY" ALGORITHMS
Authors: Ochkov V. F. , Ivanova A. O. , Alekseev M. D.
Published: December 2018

The article considers three logistic tasks (transportation problem, traveling salesman problem, pursuit problem), by the example of which the essence and features of “greedy” algorithms are shown. For the frst time, a solution was given to a transportation problem in the Mathcad Prime environment using the matrix method using units of measure. Two new applications of the traveling salesman problem have been proposed. The diﬀerence scheme for solving the pursuit problem is described.
THE SOLUTION OF THE EINSTEIN’S RIDDLE ON INFORMATICS LESSONS
Authors: Vorobeva I. Yu. , Dmitrieva O. A.
Published: December 2018

The article proposes a modification of the text of the Einstein’s riddle for its use in the school educational process, reveals the peculiarities of solving this riddle on informatics lessons at school, the tabular-graphical method for solving the Einstein’s riddle is discussed.
Prácticas de evaluación y retroalimentación en la formación de orientación
Authors: Jiménez Flor , Chinchilla-Jiménez Roxana
Published: December 2018

La mayoría de los trabajos sobre evaluación educativa realizados en Costa Rica se han centrado en señalar el cambio conceptual, la relación de la evaluación con la docencia y la evaluación del desempeño del docente mediante el estudiantado. El presente artículo tiene como propósito analizar las prácticas habituales de evaluación del grupo docente de la Práctica profesional del bachillerato en Ciencias de la Educación con énfasis en Orientación de la Universidad de Costa Rica. Las personas participantes fueron nueve docentes y trece estudiantes. Se utilizó el paradigma cualitativo y las técnicas de entrevista a profundidad y grupo focal. Se obtuvieron resultados tales como: las personas participantes ven la evaluación como un proceso sumativo y formativo; al existir varias tareas de evaluación consideran que el tiempo dedicado al desarrollo de cada tarea no es el adecuado. Las personas participantes confunden las guías de trabajo con los criterios de evaluación. Se observa la retroalimentación como una herramienta que permite favorecer el proceso de evaluación.
International electronic commerce in the system of modern world economic relations.
Authors: Bielova Alla , Ivanenko Valentina , Stetskiy Vadim
Published: December 2018

Modern globalization processes are characterized by rapid economic development and the entry of our state into the European European space, which determines the new European level of development and requires the coverage and synthesis of theoretical issues with the development of practical recommendations for the improvement of trade relations inherent in the modern world. This research is based on understanding and systemic integration of the specifics, specific features and development pillars, namely, e-commerce, which provides opportunities for adaptation to new markets with new opportunities.
Unutulmaya Yüz Tutmuş Yöresel Öğelerin Kültür Turizmi Kapsamında Değerlendirilmesi: Denizli İlinin Kültür Öğeleri Örneği
Authors: KAYMAZ Şahin
Published: December 2018

Yöresel öğeler, geçmişten günümüze kadar varlığını
sürdürmüş ve bağlı olduğu toplum ile özdeşleşmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı,
kültürel anlamda geçmişte büyük önem arz eden ve günümüzde çeşitli nedenlerle
unutulmaya yüz tutmuş Denizli’nin yöresel öğelerini kültür turizmi kapsamında
değerlendirmektir. Çalışma kapsamında, bölge kültür öğeleri arasında yer alan
ve unutulan bir yemek olan Çaput Aşı yemeği hakkında ilde ilgili kişilerle
görüşme yapılmıştır. Bu görüşmenin yanında, bölge kültür öğeleri arasında yer
alan Hayri Dev’ in özel curası ve üç telli sazıyla çaldığı türküleri ve Halime
Özke’nin ağaçtan yapılan ve eski düğün günlerinin en temel çalgısı olan sipsi
gibi kültürel anlamda önemli yer teşkil eden yöresel öğeler hakkında bilgiler
alınmıştır.
Comparative Analysis of Gestational Diabetes using Data Mining Techniques
Authors: V. R Geetha. , N Jayaveeran.
Published: December 2018

Data mining is process of extracting hidden knowledge from large volumes of raw data. Data mining is used to discover knowledge out of data and presenting it in a form that is easily understand to humans Disease Prediction plays an important role in data mining. Medical data mining has great potential for exploring the hidden patterns in the data sets of the medical domain. Data Mining is used intensively in the field of medicine to predict Gestational diabetics which is affected the pregnant women. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. This paper analyzes the Gestational diabetics predictions using different classification algorithms. Medicinal data mining has high potential for exploring the unknown patterns in the data sets of medical domain. These patterns can be used for medical analysis in raw medical data using decision table, Multi-layer perceptron and Naives Bayes algorithm and number of experiment has been conducted in WEKA tool to compare the performance of predictive data mining technique on the same dataset and the outcome reveals that Naives Bayes algorithm outperforms than other predictive methods such as Decision table, Multi-layer perceptron.
The Effect of Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction and Achievement Motivation on Teacher Work Commitments in Junior High School of Teladan Timur in Medan
Authors: Sinaga Rosmay Indah , Siburian Paningkat , Lubis Wildansyah
Published: December 2018

This study aims to describe and know: (1) the influence of organizational culture on job satisfaction; (2) the influence of organizational culture on achievement motivation; (3) the influence of organizational culture to organizational commitment; (4) the influence of job satisfaction to organizational commitment; and (5) the influence of achievement motivation to the organizational commitment of SMP Negeri Teladan Timur subdistrict and City of Medan. The research method used is survey method that is exploratory. The research method used is quantitative method with path analysis model. The number of respondents as many as 143 people taken with Random Proportional Sampling. Research instrument in the form of questionnaire, is data analysis through path analysis and previously there is data normality test with Kolmogrof-Smirnov Test (Z), linearity test and regression significance with Variance Analysis at significance level α equal to 0,05. The results of this study were found: (1) there was a positive direct effect of organizational culture on job satisfaction with path coefficient ρ21 = 0,83, with influence of 69%; (2) there is a direct positive influence of organizational culture on achievement motivation with path coefficient ρ31 = 0,79 with influence of 62%; (3) there is a positive direct influence of organizational culture on organizational commitment with path coefficient ρ41 = 0,27 with influence 7%; (4) there is a positive direct effect of job satisfaction on organizational commitment with path coefficient ρ42 = 0,43 with its influence equal to 18%; (5) there is a positive direct influence of achievement motivation toward organizational commitment with path coefficient ρ43 = 0,24 with influence 5,8%. The higher the influence of organizational culture, job satisfaction, and achievement motivation of teachers, the higher also in affecting the commitment of teacher organization SMP Negeri Teladan Timur subdistrict Medan City
简析绿色建筑设计在高层民用建筑设计中的应用
Authors: 彭 启勋
Published: December 2018

在全面贯彻落实可持续发展观念的影响下,将绿色建筑设计理念应用到高层民用建筑设计领域,不仅可以促进建筑行业的快速发展,也可改善环境。如今高层建筑已成为建筑行业的主流趋势,而将绿色建筑设计理念应用其中成为推动城市可持续发展的关键。
新型施工技术在工民建工程项目中的应用刍议
Authors: 佟 斌
Published: December 2018

我国的工民建中的施工始终离不开技术的应用,而在传统技术的应用过程中,总会出现各种问题,例如技术的自身局限性等原因,这就对于工民建的项目施工工作带来一定的困扰,所以,就要求有关方面要注重对于技术的应用,加强一下新型施工技术的运用,使得工民建的施工能够有效进行,促进建筑行业的整体发展,为施工单位带来经济效益和社会效益,在质量上有所体现。目前我国的新型施工技术仍有很大的发展空间,需要有关人员加以应用和推广,提高对技术的重视,这也有助于加快我国的现代化进程。
建筑施工管理中监理对施工质量的控制
Authors: 朱 素娟
Published: December 2018

建筑工程施工是一个复杂的过程,涉及到多个环节之间的协调配合与顺利衔接,但是由于工种特点不同,导致施工过程中存在很多隐患不易被发现,容易造成安全问题或质量问题。因此,建筑施工管理通过监理对施工进行监督,从而控制施工质量。但是在目前的监理过程中,仍然存在问题,文章主要通过分析监理工作对施工质量控制的作用,总结监理工作的弊端,提出有针对性的控制策略,以便充分发挥监理工作的作用。
在高层建筑设计中生态建筑学的应用分析
Authors: 周 安庭
Published: December 2018

如今高层建筑数量不断增多,规模不断扩大,同时在高层建筑发展的过程中人们对生态环境也越来越重视。当前高层建筑设计中,对于生态建筑学的应用较为普遍,这一学科的应用能够满足人们对建筑的环保节能要求,进而减轻建筑污染问题。
探析配网系统电力运行中的线损原因及其控制策略
Authors: 梁 晓华
Published: December 2018

线损是衡量配网系统是否正常运行的综合性指标,线损管理水平的高低关系着供电公司是否能够健康发展。因此为了加强线损控制以及提高供电公司的经济效益,本文阐述了配网系统电力运行中的线损类型以及配网系统电力运行中的线损控制重要性,对配网系统电力运行中的线损原因及其控制策略进行了探讨分析。
浅论小学数学教学中的数学思维能力培养策略
Authors: 李 海真
Published: December 2018

数学思维能力是指学生应用自身的数学思想与逻辑能力来解决数学问题,充分的展开合理想象,即可依据自身所掌握的数学知识,来对解决具体的数学问题的办法进行归纳与总结,因此必须加强小学生数学思维能力培养。并且数学是一门逻辑思维性较强的学科,但是由于小学生的年龄较小,思考能力有限,其生活阅历与经验不足、知识储备相对薄弱,使得小学生数学思维能力还具有较大提升的空间。因此在小学数学教学培养学生数学思维能力,既能提高学习效率,让学生充分理解与牢固掌握所学的数学知识,并将数学知识应用于解决实际的数学问题方面,同时也能够促进教师有效的推进与实施教学方案。基于此,本文阐述了数学思维能力培养对小学数学教学的重要影响以及小学数学教学中的数学思维能力培养基本要求,对小学数学教学中的数学思维能力培养策略进行了论述分析。
加强基层公务员教育培训研究探讨
Authors: 王 明军
Published: December 2018

基层公务员直接面对和服务基层群众,承担着基层社区、农村稳定和发展的任务,是党和国家路线、方针、政策的具体执行者,其素质能力的高低、作风的好坏,直接决定着基层政府执行力的强弱、办事效率的高低、干群关系的好坏,关系到全面建成小康社会的成败。做好对基层公务员的教育和培训,尤其是对乡镇、街道等基层部门公务员的培训,是提高基层公务员自身道德修养和业务水平的有效途径。本文的重点是针对基层公务员教育培训的必要性,提出相关对策及建议,以期对现实的基层公务员培训做出有益探索和尝试。
论技工院校机床电气控制教学模式的创新
Authors: 劳 贤昌
Published: December 2018

随着教育教学体制的深化改革,技工院校作为机床电气控制复合型技能人才培养的摇篮,应当秉承与时俱进的基本理念原则,创新教学模式,强化综合素质,为社会输送高素质技能人才,促进电气工程事业的可持续发展。
运用隐喻能力促进英语单词学习的探索
Authors: 郭 雨晴
Published: December 2018

通过分析英语词汇与隐喻思维的关系,阐述了隐喻在英语词汇学习中的意义。本文还介绍了隐喻思维在英语词汇记忆中的应用。通过这种方式,我们可以轻松地学习单词,并迅速提高英语水平。从隐喻的定义特征等浅显的知识理论基础引到隐喻与词汇的关系,从而理解隐喻对于词汇的多义词,新词的作用。再延伸到对于词汇的拆分理解,如词根和词义的变化。
Analysis of Indonesian Public Diplomacy Through Friends of Indonesia: Fellowship for Future Ambassadors Program 2018
Authors: Achsin Muhaimin Zulhair
Published: December 2018

The aim of this writing is to understand the Indonesian Public Diplomacy and how it works through one of the implemented program which is Friends of Indonesia: Fellowship for Future Ambassadors 2018 carried out under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. In addressing to this subject, this writing will analyze the implementation and the impact of Public Diplomacy by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia with the concept of Mark Leonard’s three dimensions of Public Diplomacy, specifically in the dimension of Relationship Building in order to see the picture of Indonesian Public Diplomacy in the Friends of Indonesia program.
Melatonin actions in the heart; more than a hormone
Authors: Acuña-Castroviejo Darío , Noguiera-Navarro Maria T , Reiter Russel J , Escames Germaine
Published: December 2018

Due to the broad distribution of extrapineal melatonin in multiple organs and tissues, we analyzed the presence and subcellular distribution of the indoleamine in the heart of rats. Groups of sham-operated and pinealectomized rats were sacrificed at different times along the day, and the melatonin content in myocardial cell membranes, cytosol, nuclei and mitochondria, were measured. Other groups of control animals were treated with different doses of melatonin to monitor its intracellular distribution. The results show that melatonin levels in the cell membrane, cytosol, nucleus, and mitochondria vary along the day, without showing a circadian rhythm. Pinealectomized animals trend to show higher values than sham-operated rats. Exogenous administration of melatonin yields its accumulation in a dose-dependent manner in all subcellular compartments analyzed, with maximal concentrations found in cell membranes at doses of 200 mg/kg bw melatonin. Interestingly, at dose of 40 mg/kg b.w, maximal concentration of melatonin was reached in the nucleus and mitochondrion. The results confirm previous data in other rat tissues including liver and brain, and support that melatonin is not uniformly distributed in the cell, whereas high doses of melatonin may be required for therapeutic purposes.
Synthesis and characterization of TiN / Ti / AISI 410 coatings
Authors: Chirino S , Diaz Jaime , Monteblanco N , Valderrama E
Published: December 2018

The synthesis and characterization of Ti and TiN thin films of different thicknesses was carried out on a martensitic stainless steel AISI 410 substrate used for tool manufacturing. The mechanical parameters between the interacting surfaces such as thickness, adhesion and hardness were measured. By means of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) the superficial morphology of the Ti/TiN interface was observed, finding that the growth was of columnar grains and by means of EDAX the existence of titanium was verified.  Using X-ray diffraction (XRD) it was possible to observe the presence of residual stresses (~ -3.1 GPa) due to the different crystalline phases in the coating. Under X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) it was possible to observe the molecular chemical composition of the coating surface, being Ti-N, Ti-N-O and Ti-O the predominant ones.
The impact of information technology in decision making process of companies in Kosovo
Authors: Neziraj Emin Qerim , Berisha Shaqiri Aferdita
Published: December 2018

Before the decision makers set much higher requirements in the decision-making than ever before due to the environment of decision-makers subject to change under the influence of progress and development of new technologies, networking individual or organization inside and the outside environment, and modern means of communication enabling continuous inflow, flow and sharing of data and information. In these modern conditions the process of collecting, analyzing, selecting data and information to make informed decisions in the context of possible restrictions and the available options, and ultimately making decisions as the basis for future business or behavior, is not simplified. The use of new technologies in the decision-making process provided numerous opportunities to facilitate decisions selection. However, the decision maker should still be able to differentiate which knowledge should be used to serve in decision making, and which models, methods, tools, systems, and procedures to be used in certain situations, with the purpose of successful decision selection. In this paper, we will examine the decision making process during the business process of the companies in Kosovo.
When Romania met the Cohesion Policy. Regional governance in-between national conventions and European ideals
Authors: Brad Alexandru
Published: December 2018

This article is about the practice of territorial governance emerging at the junction of European Union-sanctioned ideals and Romanian development-planning traditions. On the one hand, the European agenda emphasises a smart, inclusive, sustainable model of economic growth. However, the persisting centralised workings of the Romanian state significantly alters the scope of regional interventions. As such, while core cities grew their economies swiftly, peripheral places were left in an unrelenting stagnation. My first aim is to provide a theoretical ground for a practicecentred approach to understanding territorial governance. Second, by drawing on Romania’s regional policy context as an example, I give an insight into how practices of partnership and competition fare in a context of ongoing territorial polarisation. I conclude by emphasising the need for a regional redistributive policy mechanism, one which should enable and assist non-core areas to access capacities for defining and implementing development projects.
Menciptakan Calon Perwira Kapal Penangkap Ikan Bertaraf Internasional Melalui Sertifikasi Profesi Calon Pelaut yang Handal dan Berdedikasi Tinggi serta Berbudaya Indonesia Untuk Alumni Taruna SMK Kemaritiman
Authors: Ibrahim Helmi
Published: December 2018

This article aims to mobilize and unite the steps of stakeholders to create prospective fishing vessels, especially maritime vocational cadets where the existence of SMKN 4 Pangkalpinang, SMKN2 Sungailiat, and SMKN1 Tukak Sadai under the auspices of the Provincial Bangka Belitung Islands Education Office and Maritime Affairs and Fishery. This research is a correlative descriptive study so that the data is analyzed to determine the relationship between Vocational High Schools maritime cadets and the Government of the Bangka Belitung Islands which is very closely related to the success of vocational education to produce potential fishing vessel officers. The instrument for data collection uses documentation, questionnaires, and direct observations which are then analyzed using simple linear correlation. The results obtained were government policies in providing overall support in developing Maritime Vocational High Schools in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province including laboratory facilities (SMKN 4 Pangkalpinang: 80%, SMKN2 Sungailiat : 45%, SMKN1 Tukak Sadai : 45%), Infrastructure practice tools (SMKN 4 Pangkalpinang: 75%, SMKN 2 Sungailiat: 50%, SMKN1 Tukak Sadai : 30%), Simulator (SMKN 4 Pangkalpinang: 50%, SMKN2 Sungailiat : 100%, SMKN1 Tukak Sadai : 0%) , Ships (SMK 4 Pangkalpinang: 100%, SMKN2 Sungailiat : 100%, SMKN1 Tukak Sadai : 50%).
Mewujudkan Sekolah Literasi yang Berprestasi
Authors: Sabarudin Sabarudin
Published: December 2018

School culture is the most important factor in shaping students to be optimistic, brave, appearing, cooperative behavior, and personal and academic skills. To optimize the potential of students into an achievement, the right problem solving strategy was chosen, namely through the movement of literacy development to achieve Achievement. The main focus is to empower all school stakeholders in their daily activities by allocating existing educational resources to achieve the achievements and potential of students and realize the vision, mission and goals of the school. Optimizing the potential and achievements of students through the literacy movement can be done with three main principles, namely: (1) The development and strengthening of literacy becomes a movement and real action; (3) Establish communication and synergy with various parties; and (3) Building a shared commitment to optimize the potential and achievements of both academic and non-academic. Seriousness and strong will to make the development and strengthening of literacy as a "joint effort" by building a culture of literacy to prepare information literacy generation, literacy literacy generation, which will be an important component for optimizing the potential and achievement of students as large as must be based on noble goals in developing students' character through acculturing the school literacy ecosystem embodied in the School Literacy Movement (GLS).
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR COMMUNITIES TOWARDS RECYCLING VILLAGES ON RT.01 & RT.03 / RW.01 IN PETUKANGAN UTARA, PESANGGRAHAN, JAKARTA SELATAN
Authors: Dyah Anggraeni , Kurniasih Sri , Suryandari Putri
Published: December 2018

One of the settlements in DKI Jakarta close to the location of Budi Luhur University is RT 01 and RT 03 / RW 01 Petukangan Utara Village, Pesanggrahan District, South Jakarta. The hallmark of this settlement is the density of the inhabitants and the density of buildings in the settlement, the unhealthy lifestyle of the residents, and the condition of the neighborhood which looks shabby. The main problem being faced at this time is the lack of public awareness in processing waste. This can be seen in the pattern of life of the people who independently or collectively dispose of rubbish at the Temporary Disposal Site, which has the effect of increasing the number of piles of garbage in Temporary Disposal Sites or Final Disposal Sites. Thus the Budi Luhur University Architecture Study Program will carry out the IbM program Towards Recycle Village in RT 01 and RT 03 / RW 01 Petukangan Utara Village, Pesanggrahan District, South Jakarta. The method of approach is to provide assistance to the community about living in a healthy environment and by providing assistance to the community to learn to reuse waste by recycling the organic and non-organic waste. From the IbM program to Kampung Recycle at RT 01 and RT 03 / RW 01 Petukangan Utara Village, Pesanggrahan District, South Jakarta, which was carried out by the Budi Luhur University Architecture Study Program, an output was produced which helped solve the waste problem which became the priority priority of partners in the form of: organic and non-organic in homes and along roads from new or used materials, natural fertilizers produced from organic waste recycled, handy craft produced from recycled non-organic waste, and the production of Waste Banks equipped with workshop and display areas. Recycle, Organic Waste, Non-Organic Waste
Gatunek dziennikarski jako determinanta odpowiedzialności dziennikarza. Wybrane aspekty prawne. Część piąta
Authors: Sobczak Jacek , Kakareko Ksenia
Published: December 2018

Szczególna staranność i rzetelność dziennikarza nie ogranicza się do wiernego przedstawiania informacji, które uzyskał. Jego obowiązkiem jest także ich weryfikacja, czyli sprawdzenie informacji w innych źródłach. Efektem niezachowania staranności i rzetelności może być z jednej strony zniesławienie jakieś osoby, z drugiej – naruszenie jej dóbr osobistych. Analizując problem przestępstwa zniesławienia, należałoby się odnieść do publicznego charakteru tego przestępstwa, które dziennikarz popełnia przy użyciu środków komunikowania masowego, w tym również za pośrednictwem internetu.
Political sentiment analysis of press freedom
Authors: Rybiński Krzysztof
Published: December 2018

W artykule zastosowano komputerową analizę politycznego sentymentu do tekstów opisujących członków rządu, opublikowanych na portalach newsowych w Kazachstanie i w Polsce. Media w Kazachstanie znacznie bardziej krytycznie odnoszą się do polityków niż media w Polsce, mimo że Kazachstan w międzynarodowych rankingach wolności prasy jest oceniany jako „kraj pozbawiony wolności”, a Polska – jako „kraj wolny”. Prezentowana metoda pozwala także na określenie realnej struktury władzy. Artykuł pokazuje, że rankingi powinny zostać uzupełnione o analizę politycznego sentymentu.
Odpowiedzialność mediów w rękach publiczności. Doświadczenia ze Szwecji
Authors: Ceglińska Anita
Published: December 2018

Punktem wyjścia tego artykułu są wyniki badań na temat zaufania do mediów. Podczas gdy na świecie media tracą wiarygodność, w Szwecji wskaźniki zaufania są od lat stabilne. Celem artykułu jest próba odnalezienia mechanizmów, które wspierają profesjonalne dziennikarstwo, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem roli publiczności. Analizie poddano skargi publiczności do organów regulacji i samoregulacji w 2016 r. W sformułowaniu wniosków pomogły wywiady z przedstawicielami MPRT oraz Pressombudmanem.
Mowa nienawiści – etyczne ramy komunikowania i podmiotowa odpowiedzialność wobec walczących słów
Authors: Cymanow-Sosin Klaudia
Published: December 2018

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie złożoności mowy nienawiści jako pojęcia uwikłanego, zarówno z perspektywy filozofii języka, jak i sfery praxis. Jest to zjawisko znane, ale z pewnością jego nowe oblicze urzeczywistniło się wraz z pojawieniem się sieci. Określenie ram komunikowania i ich etycznego aspektu jako wyznacznika normatywnego w procesie komunikacji zapośredniczonej ma duże znaczenie teoretyczno-naukowe i praktyczne implikacje. Dzieje się tak, ponieważ język nienawiści służy nie tylko relacjonowaniu faktów i ukazywaniu rzeczywistości społecznej, ale również perswazji oraz manipulacji.
Adam Ciołkosz i Radio Wolna Europa w świetle jego korespondencji z Janem Nowakiem-Jeziorańskim
Authors: Kamińska-Chełmniak Kamila
Published: December 2018

Istotnym elementem dorobku publicystycznego Adama Ciołkosza jest jego spuścizna epistolograficzna, która liczy kilka tysięcy listów. Szczególne miejsce zajmuje w niej korespondencja z Janem Nowakiem-Jeziorańskim prowadzona w latach 1946–1975, licząca 269 listów. Ciołkosz był jednym z najważniejszych publicystów politycznych Rozgłośni Polskiej RWE, szczególnie cenionym przez Nowaka. Korespondencja daje wiele dowodów na to, jak ważne miejsce zajmował na mapie sojuszników i przyjaciół Nowaka.
Istraživanje rasta i rodnosti sorti bresaka u ekološkim uvjetima Istre
Authors: Miljković Ivo
Published: December 2018

Istraživan je rast i rodnost 20 sorti bresaka različitog vremena zrenja, a uzgojenih u obliku palmete u uvjetima suhog gospodarenja. Istraživanjima je utvrđeno da su sve sorte u ekološkim uvjetima Istre postigle dobru vegetativnu razvijenost u 5. vegetaciji. Prema bujnosti su sorte podijeljene u tri skupine: vrlo bujne s promjerom debla iznad 12 cm, bujne s promjerom debla od 10 - 12 cm i srednje bujne s promjerom debla ispod 10 cm. Među vrlo bujne spadaju: Springold, Merrill Gem Free, Springcrest, Armgold, Fairtime, Fayette, i Red Top. Među bujne spadaju: Filette, Redcap, Early Red, Early Redhaven, Sentinel, Regina, Redhaven i Suncrest, a u srednje bujne: Collins, Southland, Glohaven Cresthaven i Redskin. Nešto veću rodnost postigle su sorte: Sentinel, Early Redhaven, Redhaven, Regina, Early Red, Filette i Cresthaven, a srednji sorte: Red Top, Glohaven, Redcap, Merrill Gem Free, Collins, Fayette, Redskin, Suncrest, Fairtime i Southland, dok su najmanji prirod postigle sorte Springold, Springcrest i Armgold.
Conhecimento de graduandos de enfermagem sobre tuberculose
Authors: Lima Carla cristina Oliveira de Jesus , Cardoso Isabella Alvarenga , Mota Rosana Santos , De Araujo Gleide Santos , De Jesus Ana Paula Oliveira , Felzemburgh Ridalva Dias Martins
Published: December 2018

Introdução: A tuberculose é uma infecção bacteriana causada por bacilo álcool-ácido resistente que no princí­pio atinge os pulmões e, depois de englobado por macrófagos, é carregado para os linfonodos hilares e mediastinais. Anualmente, são registrados 4.543 casos de mortes por tuberculose no Brasil. Neste trabalho, buscou-se descrever o conhecimento dos graduandos de enfermagem sobre a tuberculose. Método: Estudo descritivo, quantitativo, com 120 alunos de enfermagem, realizado em uma instituição de ensino privado em Salvador/BA, no perí­odo de abril a junho de 2013. Resultado: A média de idade foi 28,4 anos e 82,9% dos estudantes foram do sexo feminino. Dos entrevistados, 98,3% responderam que a tuberculose é uma doença infectocontagiosa, 95,8% responderam que a transmissão é por via aérea. Em relação ao tratamento da tuberculose, observou-se uma deficiência no conhecimento das drogas do esquema básico e na aplicação do tratamento diretamente observado. Conclusão: Considerando sua condição de agentes multiplicadores de informações, os resultados apontaram um conhecimento limitado dos graduandos de enfermagem sobre a doença.Palavras-chave: conhecimento, educação em enfermagem, tuberculose.
Experiências e percepções dos profissionais de saúde sobre o uso do Prontuário Eletrônico do Paciente na atenção primária de saúde
Authors: De Andrade Everaldo Nery , Marinho Maykon dos Santos , Mancini Felipe
Published: December 2018

Objetivo: Verificar as experiências e percepções dos profissionais de saúde sobre o uso do Prontuário Eletrônico do Paciente (PEP) na atenção primária de saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de revisão bibliográfica de artigos publicados nas Bases Eletrônicas Lilacs, Medline e Scielo entre os anos de 2005 e 2016, utilizando-se os descritores: prontuário eletrônico, prontuários médicos eletrônicos e atenção primária í  saúde. Resultados: As percepções positivas foram a redução de duplicidade de registro de pacientes e de despesas nos serviços de saúde, melhora no cuidado do paciente e coordenação entre os ní­veis assistenciais e administrativos, enquanto que as negativas foram associadas a infraestrutura precária e falta de capacitação. Conclusão: Apesar de os estudos serem escassos e recentes, as experiências sobre o uso da PEP foram, predominantemente, positivas, porém as fragilidades apontadas dificultam a tomada de decisão e o completo monitoramento das ações em saúde.Palavras-chave: prontuário eletrônico, prontuários médicos eletrônicos, atenção primária í  saúde
Profissionais chamados "não médicos": uma reflexão sobre a generalização sem identidade da área da saúde
Authors: Freitas Susy Maria Feitosa de Melo , Bezerra Raylla Araújo , Andrade Lucilande Cordeiro de Oliveira , Dos Santos Lydia Vieira Freitas , Veras Ví­vian Saraiva , Joventino Emanuella Silva
Published: December 2018

INTRODUÇÃO: Tem sido cada vez mais comum, em documentos, textos oficiais, discursos e outras fontes, a citação dos termos "profissionais médicos" e "profissionais não médicos", revelando uma ideia de desconexão explí­cita e taxativa entre os mesmos. Partindo do princí­pio de que cada profissional da área da saúde é singular e tem função especí­fica e indispensável para a atenção integral í  saúde das pessoas, entendemos que tal denominação é errônea e desrespeitosa com as demais categorias que formam o corpo de profissões da saúde, uma vez que todas têm o objetivo comum de promover o bem estar das pessoas em todos os aspectos da vida humana. OBJETIVO: Objetivamos encetar uma discussão acerca da denominação profissional "não médico", atribuí­da às categorias profissionais da área da saúde, buscando ampliar o olhar sobre as nuances que envolvem as relações interprofissionais, de forma a torná-las mais humanas e dignas. CONCLUSíO: Ressaltamos a importância de entender-se a equipe multiprofissional como espaço de verdadeira interação e aprendizado mútuo, a despeito da mera noção de um agrupamento de profissionais com técnicas distintas para atingir o mesmo objetivo, que é a saúde do ser cuidado.
Infecção do Sí­tio Cirúrgico após cirurgias com implante de próteses ortopédicas
Authors: Garcia Taysa de Fátima , Oliveira Adriana Cristina
Published: December 2018

As Infecções de Sí­tio Cirúrgico (ISC) representam uma das principais complicações entre os pacientes submetidos a cirurgias, destacando-se as ocorridas em cirurgias ortopédicas dependentes de implantes, que comumente se manifestam após a alta hospitalar, portanto a vigilância destes pacientes após alta é essencial para detecção precoce da ISC. Objetivo: objetivou-se identificar o intervalo de tempo entre a realização da cirurgia e a manifestação das ISC de tais pacientes. Método: Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que utilizou artigos selecionados nas bases de dados da Pubmed, Science Direct, e Scopus. Resultados: Identificou-se o tempo de manifestação da ISC em 30 dias, sendo a infecção de órgão/cavidade a de maior incidência (57,9%); o método de vigilância predominante nos estudos analisados foram ligações telefônicas (57,8%); e a vigilância por 30 dias foi descrito em 41,7% desses. Conclusão: Verificou-se assim que a mudança dos critérios proposta pelo NHSN/CDC para vigilância após a alta hospitalar, de 30 a 90 dias se justifica diante do tempo de manifestação da ISC predominante nos estudos analisados.Palavras-chave: cirurgia, infecção hospitalar, prevenção e controle, ortopedia.
Evidências profissionais de enfermeiros em Central de Material e Esterilização: contribuições de uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Parente Angeline do Nascimento , Torres Rafael Santana Costa , Macedo Winnie Taí­se Pena , Freitas Ana Tharcylla Macedo , Oliveira e Silva Carla Steffane , Da Silva Eliane da Costa Lobato
Published: December 2018

O processo de trabalho na Central de Material e Esterilização (CME) é interdependente e complementar aos trabalhos assistenciais em saúde, e se caracteriza por um conjunto de instrumentos e finalidades, adaptados ao dia a dia próprio e peculiar deste setor no qual os resultados do trabalho dependem das pessoas e das relações que elas estabelecem nesse ambiente. O estudo teve como objetivos analisar a produção cientí­fica sobre o tema, a fim de avaliar as evidências disponí­veis em relação ao processo de trabalho e a percepção de profissionais de enfermagem sobre as suas atribuições e dificuldades enfrentadas na CME. Para isso, realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura, utilizando as bases Lilacs, BDEnf e Medline para a seleção de artigos publicados nos últimos 10 anos. As principais categorias abordadas sobre o trabalho do enfermeiro na CME foram: dificuldades, avanços do trabalho e atribuições do enfermeiro na CME. As CME"™s apresentam papel fundamental para o funcionamento do hospital e das diversas atividades desenvolvidas, portanto, o enfermeiro atuando como gerente neste setor possui destaque e responsabilidade, promovendo um cuidado que transpassa as paredes da CME.Palavras-chave: Enfermagem, esterilização, tecnologia.