bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Concept of Women’s Dress in Tafsir Nusantara: A Comparative Study of Four Indonesian Exegeses
Authors: Hermawan Tri , Salihah Putri Rafa , Hafizh Muhammad
Published: March 2018

This research aims to compare four Qur’anic commentaries on the verses regarding women’s dress code. They are taken from the Indonesian Quranic commentaries representing different time i.e the classical era, medieval era and contemporary era. They are Tarjumān al-Mustafīd, Tafsīr Qur’ān Karīm, Tafsīr Al-Azhar, and Tafsīr al-Miṣbāḥ. The purpose of this research is to explain how the verse regarding women’s dressing are interpreted in these four works and how such interpretation influence the concept of women’s dressing. This library research relies its data mainly on Indonesian Quranic commentaries and on other related literatures as the secondary supporting data. This uses language aproachment to find the meaning of the main words on each verses. They are then understood comparatively to reveal different interpretation and the factors that cause such differences. This study shows that there are three concept of woman’s dressing based on each interpretation, (1) the clothes that cover whole body including the face and the palm of hand, (2) the clothes that cover whole body except the face and palm of hand, (3) the respectfull clothes that do not cover the part of the head.
Razvojne spremembe v intelektualnem delovanju pri osebah z motnjo v duševnem razvoju
Authors: Žerak Urška , Masten Robert
Published: March 2018

Namen pričujoče raziskave je bila retrospektivna vzdolžna analiza sprememb v intelektualnem delovanju pri posameznikih z motnjo v duševnem razvoju (v nadaljevanju MDR), ki so oz. so bili vključeni v Center za usposabljanje, delo in varstvo (v nadaljevanju CUDV) Dolfke Boštjančič Draga. Razvoj posameznikov z MDR se razlikuje od razvoja posameznikov s tipičnim razvojem, saj pri teh posameznikih pogosteje opazimo regresije in nihanja v razvoju. Odvisen je od tipa in obsega osnovne motnje v duševnem razvoju ter komorbidnih zdravstvenih in psihopatoloških stanj. V raziskavo je bilo vključenih 30 posameznikov z zmerno (21) in težjo (9) MDR, ki so bili preizkušani v treh različnih časovnih obdobjih s pripomočkom za merjenje intelektualnih sposobnosti (Valentine test inteligentnosti) z namenom pridobitve vpogleda v razvojne trende spoznavnih sposobnosti proučevane skupine. Skupinska analiza je pokazala statistično značilno izboljšanje dosežkov na merjenem konstruktu med prvim in drugim obdobjem in doslednost med drugim in tretjim preizkušanjem. Dosežki so v času ostali relativno stabilni. Rezultati nakazujejo, da intelektualni razvoj pri posameznikih z MDR poteka po vzporednem modelu razvoja, ki predvideva progresivne spremembe na področju intelektualnega delovanja do 20. leta, nato sledi obdobje doslednosti in upad okoli 60. leta. Predstavljene so tudi omejitve raziskave ter predlogi za nadaljnje raziskovanje.
Recenseamento: reflexo ou prescrição? A força Performativa das Categorizações Étnicas na onda de Recenseamentos dos anos 2010
Authors: Filippova Elena , Guérin-Pace France
Published: March 2018

No presente artigo vamos tratar mais particularmente da maneira como o recenseamento traça um panorama étnico por meio da coleta de informações sobre as “origens” (ancestry/origin/descent) ou os “pertencimentos” (belonging/affiliation) étnicos ou raciais das populações. Seja qual for sua designação, a principal função dos números do recenseamento é dar uma resposta precisa e objetiva às perguntas: “Quantos somos?” e “Quem somos?”.Palavras-chave: recenseamento, história das categorizações, raça, etnicidade, nacionalidade, múltiplo pertencimento, justiça social, discriminação.Censo: reflejo o prescripción? La Fuerza Performativa de las Categorizaciones Étnicas en la ola de Censos de los años 2010ResumenEn el presente artículo vamos a tratar más concretamente de cómo el censo traza un panorama étnico a través de la recolección de información sobre los orígenes o las pertenencias étnicas o raciales de las poblaciones. Sea cual sea su designación, la función principal de los números del censo es dar una respuesta precisa y objetiva a las preguntas: "¿Cuántos somos?" Y "¿Quiénes somos?"Palabras clave: censo, historia de las categorizaciones, raza, etnicidad, nacionalidad, múltiple pertenencia, justicia social, discriminación.Census: reflection or prescription? The Performative Force of Ethnic Categorizations in the 2010 Census WaveAbstractIn this article, we will deal more particularly with the way in which the census traces an ethnic panorama through the collection of information about the ethnic or racial "origins" or "belongings" of the populations. Whatever your designation, the main function of the census numbers is to give a precise and objective answer to the questions: "How many are we?" And "Who are we?".Keywords: census, history of categorizations, race, ethnicity, nationality, multiple belonging, social justice, discrimination.
Ketahanan Galur-Galur Padi Pup1 terhadap Penyakit Blas
Authors: Tasliah Tasliah , Prasetiyono Joko , Suhartini Tintin , Soemantri Ida Hanarida
Published: March 2018

Blast is one of major disease on the upland rice in Indonesia. Upland rice lines derived from Kasalath and NILC443 crosses, containing Pup1 gen locus had been developed and evaluated for P fertilizer efficiency. Those lines would be evaluated for blast resistance, due to the fact that Pup1 locus contains genes involved in plant defend mechanism to disease, including blast disease. The BC2F5 plants derived from six crosses (DK, DN, SK, SN, BK, BN) were used in this research. Responses to blast disease in the green house were evaluated at ICABIOGRAD Bogor from March to April 2011, using combination of three blast races (race 173, 033, and 133). The response to blast disease in the field was evaluated at Taman Bogo Research Station, Lampung, and at farmer’s field in Cikeusal Village, Banten, from January to April 2011. Molecular analysis to trace Pup1 gene locus was conducted at the Molecular Biology Laboratory, using specific primer K20-2, from January to August 2013. Based on the molecular analysis all Pup1 lines showed homozygoes alleles, except the heterozygoes alleles on SK7, SK8, SK15, SK16, BN8 line, which were then not included in the next planting. The responses to blast at greenhouse among lines varied, but the Pup1 lines were mostly at level of moderate resistan (AT). Based on the result from the field experiment, most of Pup1 lines were resistance, however the susceptible check plant (Kencana Bali) did not show blast fungus infection. Differences of the result might be due to the blast testing at the green house which was more favorable for blast fungal growth. The effect of Pup1 gene locus showed clearly on resistance of plants obtained from Situ Bagendit cross, where Situ Bagendit was susceptible and does not contain the Pup1 locus. Additional of Pup1 locus in Situ Bagendit genome had increased the degree of resistant to blast.
Biological Control of Anthracnose Disease of Tomato Using Ethanolic Extracts of Azadirachta Indica and Nicotiana Tabacum
Authors: Opeyemi Bankole Samuel , Temidayo Bankole Ruth , Babalola Yetunde Oyinkansade , Emmanuel Ilerioluwa Busayo , Ojubolamo Motunrayo Temitope , Folake Awotedu Bolakale
Published: March 2018

Tomato is a commercially important vegetable throughout the whole world and its availability all the year is grossly affected by anthracnose disease, hence, the need for an effective bio-control that is affordable and user friendly. This study therefore investigated the inhibitory effect of ethanol extracts of Azadirachta indica and Tabacum nicotianaon the mycelium growth of fungi associated with anthracnose disease of tomato. Tomatoes that showed black circular lesions with concentric ring and black spores were bought from Aleshinloye market in Ibadan; samples (3×3mm) from the sterilized margin of the lesion were inoculated on potato dextrose agar and observed for mycelium growth for five days. The obtained cultures were then sub cultured to obtain pure cultures which were introduced into healthy tomato fruits to confirm koch’s postulate. The in-vitro antifungal effects of ethanol extracts of Azadirachta indica and Nicotiana tabacum on isolated fungus causing anthracnose disease of tomato was investigated using agar dilution method. Based on cultural and microscopic characteristics of conidia, Colletotrichum coccodewas identified as organism causing anthracnose disease of tomato. The antifungal effect of the two ethanol plant extracts revealed that Azadirachta indica had the highest inhibitory effect of (45.00cm) at 100mg/ml and the least effect of (38.00cm) at 50mg/ml. Nicotiana tobacum equally had its highest inhibitory effect of (58.00cm) at 100mg/ml and lowest effect of (40.57cm) at 50mg/ml. This result also showed that Nicotiana tobacum had the highest inhibitory effect on Colletotrichum coccode than Azadirachta indica. Conclusively, the use of Tobacco and Neem plant extracts has antifungal activity against Colletotrichum which is responsible for Anthracnose disease of tomato. The plant could be a veritable and cheaper substitute for conventional drugs since the plant is easily obtainable and the extract can easily be made via a simple process of maceration or infusion.
How are countries dealing with their current cardio-vascular disease burden? A snapshot from the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR)
Authors: Hammerich Asmus
Published: March 2018

In recent years, a number of global commitments have been made in the area of noncommunicable diseases (NCD). These include the UN NCD Political Declaration in 2011, and the UN Comprehensive Review on NCDs and Outcome Document in 2014. Nine global targets have been agreed in the area of NCDs, and NCDs have been addressed in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Another UN high-level meeting will take place in September 2018 to assess country progress across the globe. At the regional level, a number of initiates have taken place to deliver on these global commitments. One of the guiding documents is the Regional Framework for Action on Noncommunicable Diseases. This framework was endorsed at the WHO EM Regional Committee in 2012, and includes 17 strategic interventions and 10 monitoring indicators, covering the areas of NCD governance, prevention, surveillance and healthcare. Progress is being monitored on an annual basis through the development of country progress factsheets and biennial WHO Country Capacity Survey on NCDs. To date however, progress has been insufficient and uneven. Moreover, is has been slowest in the areas of planning and surveillance, and tobacco control. No uniform approach or model exists for all EMR countries, but a number of countries have advanced their national NCD agenda through original and innovative initiatives. Perceived challenges include the uneven progress and needs across the WHO EM region, humanitarian emergencies and political instability, vertical approaches, a lack of human and financial resources and other health systems weaknesses. Opportunities however exist through the global SDG and universal health coverage (UHC) agendas offering an opportunity to revisit essential health services package until 2030. Overall, there has been political commitment to NCD governance, as evidenced by the EM Regional Committee’s endorsement of the regional framework for action. However, despite the clear roadmap, progress has been slow and scattered, differing vastly by country and by topic. We recommend that countries urgently scale up their efforts in all four areas of the EM Regional Framework of Action to be able to achieve their national and international targets.
NOBLE and EXCEL: The debate for excellence in dealing with left main stenosis
Authors: Al Kindi Hamood , Samaan Amir , Hosny Hatem
Published: March 2018

Left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG) has always been the standard revascularization strategy for this group of patients. However, with the recent developments in stents design and medical therapy over the past decade, several trials have been designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as an alternative to CABG surgery in patients with LMCA disease. Recently, the results of two major trials, EXCEL and NOBLE, comparing CABG versus PCI in this patient population have been released. In fact, the results of both trials might appear contradictory at first glance. While the EXCEL trial showed that PCI was non-inferior to CABG surgery, the NOBLE trial suggested that CABG surgery is a better option. In the following review, we will discuss some of the similarities and contrasts between these two trials and conclude with lessons to be learned to our daily practice.
Mechanistic insights of the left ventricle structure and fibrosis in the arrhythmogenic mitral valve prolapse
Authors: Fernández-Friera Leticia , Salguero Rafael , Vannini Luca , Argüelles Ana Fidalgo , Arribas Fernando , Solís Jorge
Published: March 2018

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common and benign condition. However, some anatomic forms have been recently associated with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Imaging MVP holds the promise of individualized MVP risk assessment. Noninvasive imaging techniques available today are playing an increasingly important role in the diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of MVP. In this article, we will review the current evidence on arrhythmogenic MVP, with special focus on the utility of echocardiography and CMR for identifying benign and ‘‘malignant’’ forms of MVP. The clinical relevance of this manuscript lies in the value of imaging technology to improve MVP risk prediction, including those arrhythmic-MVP cases with a higher risk of sudden cardiac death.
Individualizing immunosuppression in lung transplantation
Authors: McDermott Jennifer K , Girgis Reda E
Published: March 2018

Immunosuppression management after lung transplantation continues to evolve, with an increasing number of agents available for use in various combinations allowing for more choice and individualization of immunosuppressive therapy. Therapeutic developments have led to improved outcomes including lower acute rejection rates and improved survival. However, a one size fits all approach for any immunosuppressive strategy may not be best suited to the individual patient and ultimately patient specific factors must be considered when designing the immunosuppressive regimen. Recipient factors including age, race, co-morbidities, immunologic risk, genetic polymorphisms, concomitant and previous pharmacotherapy, and overall immunosuppression burden should be considered. There are several significant drug-drug interactions with select immunosuppressive agents utilized in lung transplant pharmacotherapy that must be considered when choosing and devising a dosing strategy for an individual immunosuppressive agent. Herein, considerations for immunosuppression management in the individual patient will be reviewed.
Prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and risk factors associated with hypertension in Lebanese adults: A cross sectional study
Authors: Mouhtadi Bouchra Bakr , Kanaan Reem Mohamad Najib , Iskandarani Mohammad , Rahal Mohamad Khaled , Halat Dalal Hammoud
Published: March 2018

Background: The prevention and control of hypertension is an essential component for reducing cardiovascular disease burden. Hypertension is an important public health issue, yet few studies have examined its current status among the Lebanese population. Objective: To examine the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension and its associated risk factors among Lebanese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2014, and May 2015, on adults from the five districts of Lebanon. Multistage sampling was used to enroll participants. Hypertension was defined as an average of two blood pressure (BP) measurements with systolic/diastolic blood pressure of at least 140/90 mm Hg, using an automated digital device, or the use of antihypertensive medication. A questionnaire was used to assess hypertension risk factors, awareness, treatment and control. Results: Of the 1362 Lebanese adults interviewed, 399 (29.3%) had hypertension. Of these, 106 (26.5%) were aware of their condition. Sixty-nine patients (65%) of those aware, were receiving treatment, and 38 (55%) participants from those treated were controlled. The significant risk factors were sex, gender, age, family history of hypertension, obesity, and a low level of education. Conclusions: Hypertension is prevalent among the Lebanese adult population and is multifactorial, but remains incompletely recognized, leading to insufficient control. Hypertension was highly prevalent in males in the age category 18-29 years. These findings show that improvements in detection, treatment, and control of hypertension among Lebanese adults, is much needed.
Modelling coronary flow after the Norwood operation: Influence of a suggested novel technique for coronary transfer
Authors: Al-Jughiman Mohammed K , Al-Omair Maryam A
Published: March 2018

Background: The dynamic behavior of the aortic sinuses has an important function in the specific characteristics of coronary blood flow. Several publications have confirmed suboptimal myocardial perfusion after the Norwood procedure. Our study was undertaken to confirm four hypotheses. First, we hypothesized that there is more resistance to coronary flow due to coronary attachments to hypoplastic aortic root and sinuses. Also, as the amalgamation of the ascending aorta with the pulmonary artery occurs above the aortic root, the coronary blood flow is not fully in antegrade pattern. Second, performing the Norwood with our modification i.e., coronary transfer to the well-developed sinuses of the pulmonary root will result in less resistance to flow and a full antegrade flow pattern. This may eventually improve the long term ventricular and survival outcomes. Third, our modification is applicable to all procedures where the pulmonary root supplies the systemic circulation e.g., Norwood, Damus–Kaye–Stansel (DKS), and Yasui operations, whether applied to single or biventricular repair. Fourth, with our modification, the effect of the type of shunt; Sano vs. Blalock Taussig (BT shunt) on the coronary flow after the Norwood will be mitigated. This will give the surgeon more freedom to which shunt to use, and may make the surgeon keener to perform the BT shunt in order to avoid the ventricular scar associated with the Sano shunt which will negatively impact the ventricular function. Methods: Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations were performed to evaluate flow streamlines and to quantify flow distribution and total pressure drop in the coronary branches in both Norwood (pre-transfer) and modified Norwood (post-transfer) models. Comparisons between the two models were performed. Results: The systolic flow rate in all coronary branches was higher in the post-transfer model in the proportions of: left main 5%, left anterior descending (LAD) 6%, left circumflex (LCx) 3.5%, and right coronary artery (RCA) 7.2% higher flow rates. In diastole, pressure drop from the aortic inlet to distal left main and distal right main was substantially less in the post-transfer model. Conclusion: Post-transfer model has produced more favorable coronary hemodynamics in all coronary branches. As a result, performing our modification could potentially improve the long term ventricular and survival outcomes.
Endograft rescue of compromised interposition aortic graft in an adult patient with congenital heart disease
Authors: Lee Jesse W , Ratnayaka Kanishka , El-Said Howaida G , Moore John W
Published: March 2018

In a 19-year-old male with interrupted aortic arch and complex congenital heart disease, we report percutaneous repair of a compromised aortic conduit. The patient had aortic arch repair in childhood utilizing a 12 mm Hemashield Dacron conduit. CT angiography showed multiple segments of this conduit were dilated to 16 mm suggesting conduit degeneration and failure with pseudoaneurysm formation. We utilized a self-expanding aortic endograft supported by internal placement of bare metal stents to repair the conduit. Our repair was guided by 3D rotational angiography. This adult patient with complex congenital heart disease and interrupted aortic arch is an example of patients in whom endograft repair of compromised aortic conduits presents a much lower risk alternative than surgical revision.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with a large apical ventricular aneurysm and mural thrombus
Authors: Raza Munis , Chalfoun Nagib , Wissam Abdallah , Hashmi Hamza , McNamara Richard
Published: March 2018

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is characterized by increased left ventricular wall thickness in the absence of any other identifiable cause of thickness. It predisposes the patient to increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to fatal arrhythmias. Approximately 2% of the HCM patients have left ventricular apical aneurysm. CMR imaging is better in identifying this apical aneurysm as compared to echocardiogram. This apical aneurysm, which can be akinetic or dyskinetic, increases the risk of disease-related adverse events as compared to general HCM. These adverse disease-related events include SCD, thromboembolism, and symptoms of heart failure. We report a rare case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in association with Williams- Beuren Syndrome. On CMR imaging, patient was found to have a large apical aneurysm and mid- ventricular obstruction with underlying thrombus. He was started on oral anticoagulation, and ICD was recommended.
UMA VISÃO DO LIVRO DIDÁTICO DE FÍSICA COMO TECNOLOGIA NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Fernandes Dias da Silva Kelly Vanessa , Artuso Alysson Ramos
Published: March 2018

Este artigo tem como objetivo abordar uma visão do livro didático (LD) de Física, no campo da Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS), como uma tecnologia no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Inicialmente, apresenta-se e discute-se brevemente o campo de estudos CTS, reflete-se sobre a presença universal do livro didático nas instituições públicas de ensino por meio do programa governamental denominado Programa Nacional do Livro Didático (PNLD). Em seguida, são explicitadas algumas funções essenciais desempenhadas pelo LD, feitos questionamentos sobre seu atual papel na educação. Por fim, são apresentadas oito definições de tecnologia e argumentado como o livro didático se adéqua a pelo menos quatro dessas definições, concluindo-se, portanto, pela visão do livro didático como uma tecnologia.UMA VISÃO DO LIVRO DIDÁTICO DE FÍSICA COMO TECNOLOGIA NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM
BIOTECNOLOGIA À LUZ DA TEORIA CRÍTICA
Authors: Reusing Luciana , Baptistella Rogério
Published: March 2018

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar a biotecnologia pelo viés da Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS), utilizando o método da Teoria Crítica proposto por Herbert Marcuse e Andrew Feenberg. Apresenta a biotecnologia como um paradigma da humanidade no século XXI, por ser considerada a tecnologia de ponta capaz de manufaturar materiais vivos por meio de recombinação de material genético, garantindo não só a melhoria na qualidade de vida do homem, mas seu prolongamento, como a exemplo do uso terapêutico de células-tronco embrionárias humanas. Deste modo, a biotecnologia como ciência, é carreada de valores e mitos sociais, apta a promover uma reconfiguração tecnocientífica de caráter biológico e social, norteada por princípios éticos e morais vinculados a sociedade, e por consequência totalmente distante dos preceitos da neutralidade positivista, onde a ciência e a tecnologia estão desvinculadas das classes sociais, das ideologias, da política, dos mitos, valores e visões de mundo. Portanto, é necessário observar a bioteconologia em seus desdobramentos, seja como a ciência que usa de organismos vivos para a solução das mazelas humanas na área da saúde, com caráter humanitário e universal, como ferramenta capaz de desenvolver produtos novos e uteis ao homem, mas principalmente o processo utilizado para o progresso contínuo das pesquisas, na razão do que é possível em prol da técnica e justificável em prol da ética.
O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA MEDICINA OBSTÉTRICA COMO UM MODELO TECNOCRÁTICO NO CONTROLE DOS CORPOS FEMININOS
Authors: Coutinho da Silva Ana Claudia , Batista Tortato Cintia de Souza
Published: March 2018

O presente artigo visa discutir a Medicina como tecnologia social e como o seu processo de desenvolvimento tecnológico abre espaço para institucionalização do nascimento, transformando muitas vezes o parto como um fenômeno patológico. Por meio de revisão bibliográfica retrata a construção e a consolidação da medicina obstétrica como modelo tecnocrático. A proposta foi construir uma análise crítica sobre a relação entre o desenvolvimento do conhecimento técnico-científico e o controle dos corpos femininos.
A REDE DE APRENDIZAGEM DO JOGO DE XADREZ
Authors: Andrade Leo Pasqualini de , Brusamolin Valério
Published: March 2018

O xadrez é um dos mais antigos jogos praticados pela humanidade, onde as habilidades cognitivas dos jogadores é elemento fundamental. Utilizar esta ferramenta lúdica é uma estratégia adotada em várias escolas para beneficiar os alunos no seu desenvolvimento cognitivo, importante para o bem-estar social e para a preparação para o mercado de trabalho. O objetivo deste artigo é estudar os atores que constituem o aprendizado do jogo de xadrez nas escolas, seus benefícios e controvérsias, a partir de observações com base na teoria ator-rede de Bruno Latour. Esta rede de aprendizagem é constituída de vários elementos atuantes, dentre eles o próprio jogo de xadrez, os alunos, pais, professor, escola, o mercado de trabalho, as ciências e habilidades cognitivas e as controvérsias do ensino do xadrez. A partir da ótica de cada um destes atores, são observados e descritos os conflitos que fazem parte da busca do desenvolvimento cognitivo dos estudantes.
A comparison of artificial intelligence models for the estimation of daily suspended sediment load: a case study on the Telar and Kasilian rivers in Iran
Authors: Emamgholizadeh Samad , Demneh Razieh Karimi
Published: March 2018

The estimation of the suspended sediment load in rivers is one of the main issues in hydraulic engineering. Different traditional methods such as the sediment rating curve (SRC) can be used to estimate the suspended sediment load of rivers. The main problem with this method is its low accuracy and uncertainty. In this study, the ability of three intelligence models namely: gene expression programming (GEP), artificial neural networks (ANN) and adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) were compared with the SRC method. The daily flow discharge and sediment discharge at two hydrometric stations of the Kasilian and Telar rivers in the period of 1964–2014 were used to develop intelligence models. The performance of these methods indicated that all intelligence models give reliable results in the estimation of the suspended sediment load and their performance was better than the SRC method. Moreover, results showed that the GEP model with a high coefficient of determination (R2) and a low mean absolute error (MAE) was better than both the ANN and ANFIS models for the estimation of daily suspended sediment load of the two sub-basins of the Kasilian and Telar rivers.
Rapid surface water intervention performance comparison for urban planning
Authors: Webber James L. , Fu Guangtao , Butler David
Published: March 2018

Surface water flooding can be a significant source of damage and disruption in urban areas. The complexity of urban surfaces, the need for spatially disaggregated approaches and the multiplicity of interventions makes management challenging from a number of perspectives. This research responds to the challenge of selecting appropriate surface water management interventions by applying a fast assessment framework to generate evidence for comparing strategies at low resource cost during initial design. This is demonstrated by simulating flood dynamics and comparing damage costs in 144 flood scenarios. The main finding of this work is that a high-level quantitative assessment of large numbers of scenarios is capable of providing evidence to identify performance trends and consider resilience to extreme events at an early stage of planning.
Behaviour of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane for dyes removal
Authors: Hidalgo A. M. , Gómez M. , Murcia M. D. , Serrano M. , Rodríguez-Schmidt R. , Escudero P. A.
Published: March 2018

Although ultrafiltration membranes have been used for the separation of macromolecules and colloids from solutions, this process has a limited application in the removal of dyes present in coloured discharges of textile industry, as these typically have much lower molecular weight than the molecular cut-off of the membranes (MWCO). In the present work, we have evaluated the behaviour of a polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane in the removal of different dyes from aqueous solutions (Congo red, methyl green and amaranth). Different variables (tangential flow rate, concentration of dye and pH of the feed) were studied to determine their influence on the separation processes (permeate flux and rejection coefficient). The results show that Congo red is easily removed with a GR60PP membrane (MWCO = 25 kDa), whereas methyl green and amaranth show rejection coefficient values of approximately 25.78% and 13.85%, respectively, at neutral pH. Also, an interesting effect is observed for the rejection coefficient for methyl green at different pH values. In addition, several treatments were performed to the membrane so as to modify its surface, trying to improve the values obtained for permeate flux and rejection rate.
Heptachlor degradation characteristics of a novel strain and its application
Authors: Qiu Liping , Wang Hu , Wang Xuntao
Published: March 2018

With heptachlor as the sole carbon source, an effective heptachlor-degrading microorganism (named strain H) was isolated from the sludge of heptachlor-polluted sewage of a chemical plant, via enrichment, screening and purification. Strain H was identified as a facultative anaerobic Gram-negative bacterial strain belonging to genus Shigella based on the physiological-biochemical characteristics and the similarity analysis of its 16S rDNA gene sequence with the sequences logged in the Ribosomal Database Project and GenBank databases. When the optimal inoculation volume and the pH were 20% and 7.1–7.6, respectively, strain H was able to degrade heptachlor by more than 88.2% after130 h, with initial concentration of heptachlor being 300 μg/L at 30 ± 0.5 °C. It was also shown that strain H can grow on the degradation products of heptachlor such as 1-hydroxychlordene or heptachlor epoxide. Furthermore, additional carbon sources can accelerate the degradation rate of heptachlor because of co-metabolism. The degradation dynamics could be described by a first-order reaction model. A real-world field experiment demonstrated that strain H was effective in practical applications of heptachlor biodegradation in contaminated soil.
Examining the state of Psychological Well-Being of young Unwed Mothers: Implications for extension education
Authors: Nordin Norshidah , Abd Wahab Rohaya , Wan Yunus Farhana
Published: March 2018

This study intends to examine the state of psychological well-being among the young unwed pregnant women who were placed in KEWAJA shelter home. Adolescence pregnancy is a social phenomenon and has impact on psychological health, socio-cultural and environmental challenges to individual and future communities. It could also contribute to the total burden of disability in the community. However, the result of the study showed the level of psychological well-being of the respondents was generally high. This finding has practical implications to extension agents and community development programs. Thus, a multi -pronged community driven programs are needed to reduce risk behavior among these young adults.
Performance Review through Post Occupancy Audit on Refurbished Listed Public Building in Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Hashim Ahmad Ezanee , Aksah Hasnizan , Said Shahrul Yani
Published: March 2018

Malaysian public listed buildings are valuable assets, for their architectural landmark and tourism potential. Refurbishment works are carried out to keep the original design characteristics while maintaining their functions. The study aims to review through Post Occupancy Audit/Evaluation (POE) concept in identifying performance issue and  to determine the functional performance satisfaction level from the occupants perspective. Another aim is to develop a conceptual conducive design guideline or framework for future refurbish public building. The finding revealed that building performance criteria highly correlated with the occupant's satisfaction.
Socio-economic Factors and Children's Walking to and from School
Authors: Shokoohi Roya , Hanif Noor Rosly , Md Dali Melasutra
Published: March 2018

Walking to school is a healthy mode of travel, yet most of the children do not start their day with this activity. The cross- sectional survey used a sample of parents of children (9-12 years old) from public primary schools in Tehran; to examine if socio-economic factors moderate the relationship between parental perception of traffic safety and children travel to school. Results from Multinomial Logistic Models showed that, the numbers of cars in a household and household income are the two main moderators. The findings also showed parental perceptions of traffic safety vary across different socio-economic status areas.
Territorial Attitudes and Victimisation: A tale of two neighbourhoods
Authors: Abdullah Aldrin , Marzbali Massoomeh Hedayati , Bahauddin Azizi , Maghsoodi Mohammad Javad
Published: March 2018

One popular use of design strategies for crime prevention is territorial functioning. This study examines the relationship between territorial functioning and victimisation in two neighbourhoods with different crime rates. The quantitative-based method using a questionnaire survey was employed in this study. The survey covered residents' victimisation rates and territorial attitudes as a dimension of territorial functioning. A sample of 206 inhabitants from two neighbourhoods in the UK took part in the study. Through a hierarchical regression analysis, the study revealed that a high victimisation rate was associated with low territorial attitudes. People who perceived more territorial attitudes were less likely to be victimised than their opposite counterparts irrespective of the neighbourhood context.
Theory of Social Production and Socio-economic Issues in Low Income Housing in Ogbere, Ibadan
Authors: Jaiyeoba Babatunde , Aklanoglu Filiz
Published: March 2018

The paper argues that low income housing is socially produced in different social contexts and examines the socio- economic issues in the social production of low income housing. It also presents some results of a case study in Nigeria to explain and understand housing production by low income people despite their marginalization and exclusion.Knowledge of how low income people produce houses and understanding the underlying motivation for house ownership in different social contexts is critical for policy.
The Trans-Pacific Status Seekers across the Straits: American suburban status United Taiwan and China
Authors: Chang Shenglin Elijah
Published: March 2018

Disregard the divided national status, this paper explores in more depth the role status plays in the transnational process of suburbanizing Taiwan and China. It describes how the social homogenous American suburb is becoming the most influential force within new developments in Taiwan. It records the stories of astronaut engineer families and these new 'model developments' and how status objects like lower density suburbs, homogeneity segregated and gated enclaves removed from existing city centers have arisen in Hsinchu, Taiwan and Shanghai, China.
Travel Pattern and Fear of Crime among Women Commuters
Authors: Sham Rohana , Khalifah Soltani Syed Hassan , Sham Mashita , Mohamed Suhana
Published: March 2018

The design of the public transport as to meet working women's travelling needs is still lacking in Malaysian urban scenarios. Having that in mind, the increasing crime rate among these vulnerable group in urban area had further increase their level of fear while commuting to work. This is especially true for many working women who have no choice but to travel using public transport to their work place on a routine basis. To further investigate the factors of women travel pattern that affect the fear level among these vulnerable group of commuters, time and age were considered in this study.
Walkable in Order to be Liveable
Authors: Shamsuddin Shuhana , Abu Hassan Nur Rasyiqah , Ilani Bilyamin Siti Fatimah
Published: March 2018

There are many discussions about the concept of a livable city and this has lead to the existence of  the ranking system. Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) is one of the organizations which promotes the liveability criteria. Despite all criteria chosen, walkable environment is one of the elements that could promote a city to be liveable. This paper will discuss the role of walkable environment in making Kuala Lumpur a liveable city and how the citizens this concept is applied in their daily lives.
Walking Behaviour of Urban and Rural Residents
Authors: Azmi Diyanah Inani , Abdul Karim Hafazah , Mohd Amin Mohd Zamreen
Published: March 2018

Walking behavior can be considered as one of the important factors in measuring the walkability level in neighborhood. Walking behavior has close interrelationships with walkability. This paper is based on a comparative study of walking behaviour of residents between urban and rural neighborhood. The method used in this study is known as walking distance test and the data were analyzed using the comparative approach. The findings show that there are slight differences of walking speed, walking time and walking speed between residents in the urban and rural neighborhood area.
Window Display Targeting Adolescent Purchasers: Users' merchandising perceptual response
Authors: Somoon Kanokwan , Sahachaisaree Nopadon
Published: March 2018

Window displays, as a part of selling strategies, not only convey the type and positioning of mechanize, but also the promotional strategies and corporate images. The study uses window displays for clothing to examine patterns, selling strategies, merchandize types, and target groups. It investigates the effects of design elements on the customers perceptual responding to configurations. The theoretical framework bases on marketing concepts, visual perception principles, Gestalt psychology, and design's principle and elements. Research found that 14 factors in the design affected to perception. The study perception indicates that purchasing desire and attraction had more relation.
AN OVERVIEW ABOUT NOVEL FAST DISSOLVING ORAL FILMS
Authors: Sharma Pravin Kumar , Sharma Pankaj Kumar , Darwhekar Gajanan N , Shrivastava Birendra
Published: March 2018

Nowadays, novel fast dissolving oral films (FDF) have come in existence as an alternative dosage form in comparison with tablet, capsules, syrup and other oral dosage forms with respect to patient convenience and compliance. Fast dissolving oral films are helpful to paediatric and geriatric patients who experience difficulties in swallowing traditional oral solid-dosage forms. The FDF drug delivery systems are solid dosage form which disintegrate or dissolve within seconds when placed in the mouth cavity without need of water or chewing. FDF provide better drug dissolution, faster onset of action, bypassing the first pass metabolism of drugs and thus enhance their oral bioavailability with reduced dosing frequency. These formulations are suitable for cough, cold, sore throat, allergenic conditions, nausea, pain, hypertension and CNS disorders. The present review provides the details about the recent advancement in design and development of oral fast dissolving film.
REGULATIONS OF REGISTRATION AND IMPORT OF MEDICAL DEVICE IN INDIA
Authors: Budhwaar Vikaas , Rohilla Yogesh , Choudhary Manjusha , Kumar Prateek
Published: March 2018

India is a huge market for medical devices and is increasing constantly for the last few years. The registration certificate and import license is mandatory for a manufacturer of India who wishes to import any medical device in India. If a company which wants to imports its medical devices in India does not have a registered office in India it needs Indian agent authorized by CDSCO, to do so. Duly filled form-10 is required to be submitted for import license, while form-44 duly filled is required to be submitted for marketing authorization of a new medical device or its re-registration. The review focuses on regulation concerned to the registration procedures import of a new medical device in India with latest amendments in the regulation concerned.
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF SOLID DISPERSION OF TADALAFIL
Authors: Sharma Pravin Kumar , Sharma Pankaj Kumar , Darwhekar Gajanan N , Shrivastava Birendra
Published: March 2018

Tadalafil is used for the treatment of the erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is having low aqueous solubility thus it shows poor bioavailability of about 28% by after oral administration. To improve its solubility and dissolution profile solid dispersions (SDPs) of Tadalafil was prepared by physical mixing and solvent evaporation method using polyvinyl pyrollidone-K30 (PVP-30) as a hydrophilic polymeric carrier in different proportions with respect to drug (drug to polymer ratio 1:1 to 1:5). Drug and polymer compatibility studies were performed using FTIR study. The best suitable ratio and method was selected on the basis of enhanced aqueous solubility of drugs. Further selected SDPs were evaluated for various parameters like DSC analysis, percentage yield, percent drug content, saturation solubility, percent drug dissolution and stability studies. FTIR study indicated no incompatibility between Tadalafil and PVP-K30. SDPs prepared with drug to polymer ratio 1:3 and solvent evaporation method was found to be best as they shown significant increased (up to 10 fold) in aqueous solubility in comparison with that of others. DSC study also suggested the depression in the crystalline nature of Tadalafil. Selected SDPs exhibited good stability up to 3 months at 25 ± 2°C /60 ± 5% RH. Based on the results it can be concluded that, SDPs shown remarkable increase in the aqueous solubility and dissolution of Tadalafil and it may improve oral bioavailability of drug as compared with plain drug.
TINJAUAN PENERAPAN UNIT PENGOLAHAN DAN PEMASARAN BOKAR UNTUK MENDUKUNG GERAKAN NASIONAL BOKAR BERSIH DI SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Alamsyah Aprizal J , Nugraha Iman Satra , Agustina Dwi Shinta , Vachlepi Afrizal
Published: March 2018

Upaya perbaikan mutu bokar telah dilakukan pemerintah dengan menerbitkan peraturan menteri dan pedoman jaminan mutu karet. Pembentukan lembaga ditingkat petani yang dikenal dengan UPPB (Unit Pengolahan dan Pemasaran Bokar) bertujuan sebagai sarana bagi petani untuk meningkatkan mutu karetnya. Artikel ini membahas mengenai penerapan UPPB di Sumatera Selatan serta permasalahan yang terkait dengan program nasional perbaikan mutu karet alam, tindaklanjut GNBB dan terbentuknya kelompok-kelompok UPPB di beberapa wilayah sentra perkebunan rakyat. Pembentukan UPPB memberikan beberapa manfaat, diantaranya: adanya aturan yang disepakati secara musyawarah; meningkatnya mutu bokar petani melalui pemasaran bersama; meningkatkan posisi tawar bagi petani; media komunikasi petani agar dapat turut serta dalam program-program pengembangan karet rakyat. Namun masih banyak tantangan yang harus dihadapi antara lain modal usaha, komitmen anggota terhadap aturan yang berlaku, persaingan harga dengan tengkulak dan pedagang perantara, minimnya pengawasan terhadap mutu teknis pengolahan bokar, serta kurangnya pendampingan dalam pemasaran akibatnya minat petani lainnya untuk bergabung masih sedikit. Pelatihan dan pembinaan menjadi kegiatan yang sepatutnya dilakukan rutin dengan melibatkan anggota kelompok tani sebanyak mungkin. Pendampingan terhadap UPPB harus dilakukan berkelanjutan sehingga dapat menjadi agen perubahan dari berlangsungnya gernas bokar bersih. UPPB memiliki peran strategis untuk mencapai tujuan perbaikan mutu karet alam nasional melalui fungsi kelembagaan dan pemasaran yang terorganisir. Pemerintah dan lembaga penelitian diharapkan merumuskan langkah-langkah tepat sehingga peraturan daerah dapat diimplementasikan dan pemberlakuan sanksi bagi tindak pelanggaran terhadap aturan dan penerapan bokar bersih dapat dilakukan. Kajian terhadap kelangsungan program GNBB diperlukan agar pencapaian tujuan dari terbentuknya UPPB untuk mendukung pengembangan industri karet alam nasional.
Opportunities and prospects biosensor technologies for food analysis
Authors: Butusov L A , Chudinova G K , Boruleva E A , Kochneva M V , Omelchenko V I , Shorygina A V , Alikberova T A
Published: March 2018

Existing developments in the field of biosensor technologies with the possibility of practical application for establishing food safety indicators were considered. The classification of biosensors is described depending on the physical phenomena underlying its work, the essence and examples of specific developments for the determination of microorganisms, heavy metals and antibiotics in food products are presented. Prospects of biosensor technologies in the food industry are estimated.
Entre fotografia e pintura, nove possíveis gestos intertextuais (e uma coda)
Authors: González Flores Laura
Published: March 2018

O artigo apresenta nove gestos referentes às retroalimentações entre fotografia e pintura desde a arte moderna até a contemporaneidade artística: (1) a disjunção entre pintura e fotografia; (2) o deslizamento do gênero da fotografia usada como pintura; (3) o uso crítico da fotografia como comentário à pintura e crítica autorreflexiva; (4) a fotografia como meio que torna visível (reproduzível) a pintura; (5) a fotografia assumida como pintura ou a cópia fotográfica ligada à aura; (6) a fotografia e a pintura desapegadas do tempo; (7) a "mise en âbime" da reprodução intergenérica e o intercâmbio de estratégias de visibilidade; (8) a confluência da fotografia e da pintura como acesso ao cinema; e, finalmente, (9) a pintura e a fotografia como gêneros desgastados.
O íntimo, o privado, o público na arte contemporânea
Authors: Rey Sandra , Chiron Eliane
Published: March 2018

Para existir plenamente a arte necessita ser exibida ao público. Nas sociedades contemporâneas o íntimo e o privado são cada vez mais mediatizados e confundidos no espaço público. Na arte, os conceitos de íntimo, privado e público são distintos mas não podem ser pensados separadamente. Como esses conceitos se articulam na arte contemporânea? Como distinguir o íntimo em relação ao privado e público na arte? Quais são as questões aí implicadas? As questões colocadas por Sandra Rey à Eliane Chiron buscam esclarecer as relações entre esses três conceitos na arte contemporânea.
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Published: March 2018

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