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Regionalizing time of concentration using landscape structural patterns of catchments
Authors: Amiri Bahman Jabbarian , Gao Junfeng , Fohrer Nicola , Adamowski Jan
Published: April 2019

There is an emerging challenge within water resources on how, and to what extent, borrowing concepts from landscape ecology might help re-define traditional concepts in hydrology in a more tangible manner.

A stepwise regression model was adopted in this study to assess whether the time of concentration of catchments could be explained by five landscape structure-representing metrics for land use/land cover, soil and geological patches, using spatial data from 39 catchments.

The models suggested that the times of concentration of the catchments could be predicted using the measures of four landscape structure-representing metrics, which include contiguity index (r
2 = 0.46, p ≤0.05), fractal dimension index (r
2
= 0.51, p ≤0.05), related circumscribing circle (r
2 = 0.52, p ≤0.05), and shape index (r
2 = 0.47, p ≤0.05).

The models indicated that the regularity or irregularity in land use/land cover patch shape played a key role in affecting catchment hydrological response. Our findings revealed that regularity and irregularity in the shape of a given patch (e.g., urban and semi-urban, rangeland and agricultural patches) can affect patch functions in retarding and/or increasing flow accumulation at the catchment scale, which can, in turn, decrease or increase the times of concentration in the catchments.
Assessing methods for the estimation of response times of stream discharge: the role of rainfall duration
Authors: Cuevas Jaime G. , Arumí José L. , Dörner José
Published: April 2019

Lagtimes and times of concentration are frequently determined parameters in hydrological design and greatly aid in understanding natural watershed dynamics. In unmonitored catchments, they are usually calculated using empirical or semiempirical equations developed in other studies, without critically considering where those equations were obtained and what basic assumptions they entailed. In this study, we determined the lagtimes (LT) between the middle point of rainfall events and the discharge peaks in a watershed characterized by volcanic soils and swamp forests in southern Chile. Our results were compared with calculations from 24 equations found in the literature. The mean LT for 100 episodes was 20 hours (ranging between 0.6–58.5 hours). Most formulae that only included physiographic predictors severely underestimated the mean LT, while those including the rainfall intensity or stream velocity showed better agreement with the average value. The duration of the rainfall events related significantly and positively with LTs. Thus, we accounted for varying LTs within the same watershed by including the rainfall duration in the equations that showed the best results, consequently improving our predictions. Izzard and velocity methods are recommended, and we suggest that lagtimes and times of concentration must be locally determined with hyetograph-hydrograph analyses, in addition to explicitly considering precipitation patterns.
Flow structure within a vegetation patch in a gravel-bed river
Authors: Jahadi Mahsa , Afzalimehr Hossein , Rowinski Paweł M.
Published: April 2019

Investigation of the interactions between submerged vegetation patch and flow structure is of crucial importance for river engineering. Most of hydraulic models have been presented for fully developed flows over uniform vegetation in the laboratory conditions; however, the mentioned interactions are complex in river flows where the flow is not developed along small patch. This reveals a gap between developed and non-developed flow along the vegetation patch. This study was conducted in a gravel-bed river in the central Iran. The results reveal that the flow structure in evolving flow (non-developed flow) along the patch resembles that in shallow mixing layer. Accordingly, a shallow mixing layer model and modified equations are combined to quantify evolving area along the patch. The evolving shallow mixing layer equations for the flow along a non-uniform vegetation patch reach a reasonable agreement with field data. However, the spreading coefficient of this model less than one was reported in literature, 0.06 and 0.12. In addition, the flow immediately downstream the vegetation patch behaves similar to a jet and is parameterized by two conventional models, conventional logarithmic law and mixing layer theory. These models present a reasonable agreement with the measured velocity profiles immediately downstream the patch.
Formation and movement of ice accumulation waves under ice cover –an experimental study
Authors: Wang Jun , Wu Yifan , Sui Jueyi , Karney Bryan
Published: April 2019

Ice jams in rivers often arise from the movement of frazil ice as cover-load under ice cover, a process which is conceptually similar to the movement of sediment as bed-load along a river bed. The formation and movement of an ice-accumulation wave is one facet of a larger class of cover-load movements. The movement of an ice-accumulation wave obviously plays a crucial role in the overall process of ice accumulation. In the present study, experiments under different flow and ice conditions help reveal the mechanics of formation and evolution of ice-accumulation waves. In particular, suitable criteria for formation of an ice-accumulation wave are investigated along with the resulting speed of wave propagation. The transport capacity of frazil ice under waved accumulation is modeled by comparing those of experiments collected in laboratories, and the resulting equation is shown to be in good agreement with measured experimental results.
Investigation of Wireless Channels of 802.11 Standard in the 5ghz Frequency Band
Authors: Mykhalevskiy Dmytro V.
Published: April 2019

The paper presents the study of wireless channel over-the-air channels of the family of 802.11х standards within the 5GHz frequency band, taking into account the influence of architectural obstacles within premises. The following parameters have been selected as the main parameters in the course of the study: an efficient rate of information transmission, signal power at the receiver input, as well as channel carrying capacity. As a result of the experimental study, the author has found out relevant mathematical expression for estimation of the efficiency criterion of wireless channels of the family of 802.11х standards for the 5GHz frequency band, taking into account relevant architectural obstacles within premises.
Electronic Processes in Solid State: Dirac Framework
Authors: Klotins E.
Published: April 2019

The present paper proposes canonical Dirac framework adapted for application to the electronic processes in solid state. The concern is a spatially periodic structure of atoms distinguished by birth and annihilation of particle states excited due to interaction with the electromagnetic field. This implies replacing the conventional energy-momentum relation specific of the canonical Dirac framework and permissible for particle physics by a case specific relation available for the solid state. The advancement is a unified and consistent mathematical framework incorporating the Hilbert space, the quantum field, and the special relativity. Essential details of the birth and annihilation of the particle states are given by an illustrative two-band model obeying basic laws of quantum mechanics, special relativity, and symmetry principles maintained from the canonical Dirac framework as a desirable property and as a prerogative for the study of the particle coupling and correlation.
Prevalence and Clinical Signs of Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome at The First Day after Farrowing in Farmed Sows in The Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Angjelovski Branko , Radeski Miroslav , Djadjovski Igor , Mitrov Dine , Bojkovski Jovan , Adamov Nikola , Dovenski Toni
Published: April 2019

The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) and associated clinical signs in farmed sows in the Republic of Macedonia (RM) in the first 12-24 h postpartum. A total of 202 sows of different parity and different genetic lines from 5 pig farms in RM were included in the study. The sows and their litters were clinically examined 12-24 hours after farrowing. Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome was detected in 23.3% of all clinically examined sows, while prevalence between farms ranged from 14.8% to 38.1%. Altered piglet’s behavior was the most frequent clinical pattern observed in 68.1% of the PDS–affected (PDSA) sows. Regarding the clinical signs in PDSA sows detected among farms, significant differences were observed in the altered piglet’s behavior (p<0.05) and hypogalactia (p<0.05). Endometritis was more often detected in older sows (90%) compared to endometritis in younger animals (44.4%). In addition, fever was also more frequently diagnosed in higher parity (≥3 parity) sows (55.0%) in contrast to other PDSA sows (22.2%). This study has demonstrated the presence of PDS in farmed sows in RM. High frequency of altered piglet’s behavior found in this study could be an useful indicator for early detection of lactation problems in sows. Frequent pathological vaginal discharge in older sows indicates that endometritis plays an important role in the clinical manifestation of PDS. Further investigations should be conducted in order to identify specific risk factors associated with clinical PDS in farmed sows in RM.
Needs Assessment for the Global-Mindedness of Vocational Certificate Students under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission
Authors: Chainut Ancharee , Suwanjan Peerawut , Pupat Phadungchai , Pimdee Paitoon
Published: April 2019

The objectives of the research are as follows: 1) to study the global-mindedness of vocational certificate students; 2) to compare the global-mindedness of these students by grade level, with a sample group of 361 vocational certificate students studying at the vocational certificate level in the 2016 academic year, obtained by stratified random sampling, and 3) to rank the needs for the global-mindedness of these students. The instruments used in the data collection consisted of a questionnaire on the global-mindedness expectation and authenticity of vocational certificate students, which contained 40 questions, covering four aspects, evaluated for content validity by qualified experts. The statistics used in the data analysis were mean, standard deviation, one-way analysis of variance, and the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI). The research findings are as follows: 1) the level of global-mindedness of the vocational certificate students is high; 2) there were no differences in the global-mindedness of vocational certificate students studying at different grade levels; 3) the needs, ranked in descending order, consisted of acceptance of cultural diversity, attention to global issues, interconnectedness and peace, and world citizenship.
Key Performance Indicators of Knowledge Competency of Technical Teachers in Thailand: The 21st Century
Authors: Oungthong Metha , Pupat Phadungchai , Pimdee Paitoon
Published: April 2019

The objectives of this research are to develop key performance indicators for measuring the knowledge competency of technical teachers in Thailand and to analyze it by subject department. The research samples are 360 vocational teachers from 6 subject departments: machine tool technology, mechanical power technology, electrical power, electronic technology, welding, and civil construction, all affiliated with the Office of the Vocational Education Commission. Stratified random sampling technique is used to select the sample out of a population of 782. The research instrument used is a 5-rating scale questionnaire with reliability of 0.94. Data analysis is done using confirmatory factor analysis, mean, standard deviation, and analysis of variance (One-way ANOVA). The research results found that (1) there are 18 key performance indicators for measuring the knowledge competency of technical teachers, with the goodness of fit index passed all good criteria: Chi-square = 72.490, df = 56, p-value = 0.068, GFI = 0.987, AGFI = 0.965, and RMSEA = 0.022, and (2) technical teachers affiliated with the Office of the Vocational Education Commission in different subject departments, when analyzed, show no differences in teaching competency.
Collaborative Tourism: An Analysis of Motivation and Satisfaction in World Heritage Cities. The Case of Córdoba
Authors: Menor-Campos Antonio , Hidalgo-Fernández Amalia , Moral-Cuadra Salvador , López-Guzmán Tomás
Published: April 2019

As other economic sectors, tourism has been affected by the irruption of the new economy. Transportation, accommodation, and other services related to tourism are undergoing great changes. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between motivations, satisfaction and consumer behavior in the people who visit the city of Córdoba and who use the services of the collaborative economy, specifically concerning accommodation. A survey was carried out on a representative sample of tourists who visited Córdoba and who stayed in tourist apartments. Results show a positive influence of the motivations on the consumer behavior, as well as on the satisfaction of the tourists who practice collaborative tourism in the city of Córdoba.
A Confirmatory Factor Analysis Model of Academic Service-Learning Principles used in The Institute of Vocational Education in Thailand
Authors: Potikruprasert Chantana , Tungkunanan Pariyaporn , Choomnoom Siripan
Published: April 2019

The principle of service is at the heart of the academic service-learning of the Institute of Vocational Education, Bangkok, in Thailand. Therefore, the confirmatory factors of this academic service-learning were studied. The purpose of the research is to study the factors of academic service-learning principles. The results of the analysis of the confirmatory factors of the academic service-learning principles and the professions of the Institute of Vocational Education, Bangkok, were consistent with the empirical evidence. After the standard factors were considered, it was found that there were 5 confirmatory factors:; the principle of trustworthiness, the principle of confidence, the principle of instant response, the principle of regard, and the principle of objectiveness. The values of the factors were 0.84, 0.92, 0.90, 0.92, and 0.89, respectively. The statistical significance of all factors was .05
The Concept of Polish Music: In Search of Adequate Criteria
Authors: Golianek Ryszard Daniel
Published: April 2019

The article discusses the notion of Polish music, the possibilities of defining that notion, establishing its scope and listing specific problems related to it. For about 150 years, writers on Polish music have expressed the conviction that it has its own distinctive stylistic and expressive character. Studies concerning the specific qualities of Polish national style after WWII have naturally linked up to Polish music history, mainly that of the 19th century. The new political and cultural situation in Poland after 1989 calls, however, for a change of perspective. We must take into account the present-day cultural situation, in which boundaries are blurred, while supra-national structures and global thinking are beginning to dominate.

The paper attempts to define Polish music as a notion in contemporary discourse on history, to examine the resonance of that category, and to point to artistic phenomena which this notion may be said to describe. I will list and analyse the criteria that have been used to define that notion. Though the problem concerns the history of Polish music at large, the cognitive situation is particularly complex and ambivalent with reference to the 19th century. I will discuss the most common ways of defining the criterion of Polishness in music, namely: the origins and nationality of the composers; their place of activity; references to Polish music traditions, and the expressive qualities of the music itself. In the conclusion, I will present my thesis concerning the possibility of defining Polish music.
Folklorism as an Invention of the State. Contributions of Polish Ethnomusicologists in Historical Perspective
Authors: Dahlig Piotr
Published: April 2019

Folklorism is presented as a component of culture change. The aim of the article is to show how ethno- and musicologists, folklorists, music teachers, broadcasters, and others, have influenced traditional peasant culture in times of fundamental transformation during the 20th century, and how they have contributed to its documentation, understanding and invention of new meanings, including the Polishness of folklore in Poland. This review aims to exemplify this process. Each European country has its own history in this respect. The text consists of three parts. In the first one, folklore is confronted with social history; the second one is dedicated to generations of ethnomusicologists; the third one is dedicated to contemporary functions of music traditions and the role of ethnomusicologists, with emphasis on applied ethnomusicology. The comments on applied ethnomusicology summarise the author’s experiences acquired during field research in Poland since 1975 and attempt to demonstrate how the past (of traditional culture and music, including re/invented national values) is being transformed in the present or, rather, how history fuses with the present time.
Automated Guided Vehicles by Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor: Future of In-house Logistics
Authors: Anand Rao , Vantagodi Nihal Vishnu , Shanbhag Kartik A , Mahesh M
Published: April 2019

Material handling and logistics management that involve transportation of work pieces on production floor are important aspects to manufacturing that affect productivity and efficiency. Tow vehicles that are manually driven are currently used for this purpose. These processes can be better performed through automation. Automated guided vehicle (AGV) is an apt solution. AGVs are unmanned autonomous vehicles that can be programmed to perform versatile tasks. AGVs available in market are imported and hence have high capital cost and increased lead time for spare parts. Proposed AGV is built with a capital cost that is less than half of the existing AGVs. Its design is made indigenously, with most of its parts locally sourced. It can achieve a speed of 0.83 m/s, with a pulling capacity of 1,300 kg. Its rechargeable batteries sustain four hours of continuous operation for one complete discharge. It has been tested and found to effectively replace tow vehicles.
An Overview of Carrier-based Modulation Methods for Z-Source Inverter
Authors: Roomi Muhammad M.
Published: April 2019

Single-stage energy converters, in particular, the Z-Source Inverter (ZSI) or impedance source inverter, has gained significant attention in the recent years. ZSI ensures flexible energy conversions (dc–dc, dc–ac, ac–ac and ac–dc) because of its unique ability to boost the output voltage in typical renewable energy systems. The impedance network integrated between the energy source and the load contributes to the unique functionality of the ZSI. As substantial research has been conducted on the ZSI, this article provides a review on the operation of ZSI. The article initially examines the various topologies commonly adopted for the application of the ZSI. Subsequently, details of the various modulation methods that are commonly used to obtain the voltage boosting using ZSI are documented. Additionally, the phenomenon of neutral point formation, which is an important impediment to the adoption of multilevel ZSIs and the limitation of the modulation methods, is explained.
Evaluation of radiographers’ and CT technologists’ knowledge regarding CT exposure parameters
Authors: Mahmoudi Farshid , Naserpour Mozafar , Farzanegan Zahra , Davudian Talab Amirhossein
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Since the CT operators play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and exposing the patients to radiation exposure, they must be aware of all CT parameters which affect the image quality and patient dose and update their knowledge in parallel with the progresses in CT technology. Therefore, the knowledge of radiographers and CT technologists regarding the CT parameters was assessed in this study to identify and resolve any potential deficiencies.

Material and methods: This study was conducted in 2018 among 113 radiographers and 103 CT technologists in Khuzestan province using a three-part questionnaire containing demographic characteristics, general opinion on CT scan dose and questions assessing technologists’ knowledge of CT exposure parameters. Data were analyzed using SPSS software.

Results: Total knowledge scores of radiographers and CT technologists about CT exposure parameters were 36 and 42, respectively. The highest knowledge score among technologist was the knowledge of changing parameters based on patient characteristics and the lowest was in the field of awareness of noise index and diagnostic reference levels.

Conclusion: Total knowledge scores of radiographers and CT technologists about different scan parameters affecting dose and image quality was very low. Reviewing and updating the content of academic education and holding retraining courses are suggested.
Establishment of diagnostic reference levels arising from common CT examinations in Semnan County, Iran
Authors: Khoramian Daryoush , Sistani Soroush , Hejazi Peyman
Published: April 2019

Objective: The literature has approved that the use of the concept of diagnostic reference level (DRL) as a part of an optimization process could help to reduce patient doses in diagnostic radiology comprising the Computed Tomography (CT) examinations. There are four public/governmental CT centers in the province (Semnan, Iran) and, to our knowledge, after about 12 years since the launch of the first CT scanner in the province there is no dosimetry information on those CT scanners. The aim of this study was to evaluate CT dose indices with the aim of the establishment of the DRL for head, chest, cervical spine, and abdomen-pelvis examinations.

Methods: Scan parameters of 381 patients were collected during two months from 4 CT scanners. The CT dose index (CTDI) was measured using a calibrated ionization chamber on two cylindrical poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) phantoms. For each sequences, weighted CTDI (CTDIw), volumetric CTDI (CTDIv) and dose length product (DLP) were calculated. The 75th percentile was proposed as the criterion for DRL values.

Results: Proposed DRL (CTDIw, CTDIv, DLP) for the head, chest, cervical spine, and abdomen-pelvis were (46.1 mGy, 46.1 mGy, 723 mGy × cm), (13.8 mGy, 12.0 mGy, 377 mGy × cm), (40.0 mGy, 40.0 mGy, 572 mGy × cm) and (14.9 mGy, 12.1 mGy, 524 mGy × cm), respectively.

Conclusion: Comparison with the others results from the other countries indicates that the head, chest and abdomen-pelvis scans in our region are lower or in the range of the other studies investigated in terms of dose. In the case of cervical spine scanning it’s necessary to review and regulate scan protocols to reach acceptable dose levels.
Rosmarinus Improved Skin Flap Survival Through mTOR Dependent Pathway
Authors: Javid Zeinab , Norouzy Abdolreza , Bangaleh Zahra , Shadnoush Mahdi
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Skin flap application in the clinical practice is restricted due to the ischemic damage and flap necrosis. Rosmarinus oil has been shown to improve a skin flap survival. In the present work we studied the role of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling on rosmarinus-induced flap protection. Methods: A flap surgery was performed on Sprauge-Dawley rats (8 cm in by 3 cm). A week before and a week after the surgery the flaps were treated with topical rosmarinus oil (twice per day). Rapamycin (m-TOR inhibitor) was administered 30 minutes before the flap surgery in rosmarinus-treated or not treated groups. A week after the surgery the malondialdehyde (MDA) contents, myeloperoxidase (MPO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, expression of Bax, Bcl-2, mTOR and p-mTOR were measured in the flap tissue. Results: Topical application of the rosmarinus increased the flap survival (p<0.05), anti-oxidative enzyme activity (SOD, p<0.05) and anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 expression. Rosmarinus treatment decreased the flap MDA content, MPO activity, and pro-apoptotic protein Bax expression (p<0.05). Rosmarinus topical application did not change mTOR expression and phosphorylation in the flap tissue. Expression of p-mTOR in rosmarinus treated group was suppressed by rapamycin pre-treatment, which also abolished rosmarinus effects on the flap survival (p<0.05). Conclusion: These data suggested p-mTOR dependent mechanism in rosmarinus-induced flap survival.
Dermoscopy of the Month Dermoscopic Features of Sebaceous Nevus - a Report of 4 Cases
Authors: Tirnanić Tanja , Mijušković Željko
Published: April 2019

Sebaceous nevus is a congenital hamartoma commonly associated with the development of secondary neoplasms. It has a predilection for the scalp and less commonly manifests on the face, the neck, and the trunk. The lesions presented in our cases are from the trunk of a 19-year old man, the forehead of a 25-year old man, the scalp of a 22-year old woman and from the face of a 45-year old man. Two of four cases were associated with secondary neoplasms, syringoma and basal cell carcinoma. Dermoscopy of nevus sebaceous demonstrated yellowish-brown globular structures, presenting either singly or in clusters and pink-brown-grey papillary appearance. The specific dermoscopic findings in our case associated with basal cell carcinoma were fine arborizing and serpiginous vessels at the periphery of the lesion and exophytic grey papillary structures. Dermoscopy can be a useful diagnostic tool for diagnosing and monitoring nevus sebaceous in order to detect different tumors associated with nevus sebaceous and avoid unnecessary excisions and scars in aesthetically sensitive locations.
Improving secondary school curricula through the development of agility
Authors: Borzasi Andras-Jozsef , Arseni Nada-Alexandra
Published: April 2019

Aim: The goal of this research is to improve the educational training process in Physical Education and Sport through the development of agility.

Methods: The research was conducted in two secondary schools in Mures County (Măgherani Secondary School and “Mátyus István” Chibed Secondary School) during February and April 2017 on a class of 32 pupils. Subjects were divided in two groups, the control group and the experiment group. As Agility Testing Methods we used the Compass Drill Test and the Arrowhead Drill Test; both tests are part of “SPARQ” - the acronym for Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction and Quickness.

Results: Our results indicate that by using specific agility development exercises, the results of experiment group have increased significantly (p = 0.0000103) compared to control group. In the latter case we used speed exercise only and therefore the increase of results was insignificant (p = 0.17).
The specifics of sensations and perceptions in students from different faculties
Authors: Grosu Emilia Florina , Vari Hanna Imola , Grosu Vlad Teodor , Monea Dan
Published: April 2019

Aim:This article is a starting point for a much wider research towards sensations and communication channels.

Methods: Our research has taken place over four months and has had 50 participants, students fromPhysical Education and Sport Faculty andFine Arts Faculty. The questionnaire used contained closed and open questions alongside standard questions. The results obtained from the research were statistically and graphically represented using SPSS Data Editor.

Results: We obtained statisticallysignificant results forthe first hypothesis, namely that the participants studying fine arts will have more accurate visual feelings than those studyingsports andphysical education.
Dietary supplements and exercise capacity in professional rugby players
Authors: Guță Bogdan Almăjan , Zippenfening Himena , Zippenfening Simelda , Popa Zoran , Rusu Alexandra Mihaela , Stoia Sorin , Guță Violeta Almăjan , Avram Claudiu
Published: April 2019

Introduction: We started from the idea that the association of dietary supplements recommended by specialists and approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency with natural honey-based products, is beneficial for improving body composition and effort capacity in elite rugby players. The main purpose of this study was to determine the type of carbohydrates with the most beneficial effects for recovery and performance.

Materials and methods: The study lasted 30 days and included 30 rugby players from SCM Timisoara Saracens Rugby team. They were randomly divided into 2 groups: the study group who consumed dietary supplements based on apiculture and herbal products, along with classical nutritional supplements and the control group that only used classical supplements. With the help of the InBody 720 Body Composition Analyzer, we evaluated the body composition parameters, and the player’s ability to repeatedly perform high-intensity aerobic work was established with the intermittent Recovery Level 2 YO-YO test.

Results: The results show a significant increase in the average running distance in the fitness test for the study group (p = 0.021) and also for the control group (p = 0.008), with a considerable difference between the groups in terms of running distance (increase by 300 meters versus 208 meters in the control group) but without a significant difference between groups at the end of the study (p = 0.789). Improvements in body composition parameters were found in both groups, but significant differences between groups occurred only in terms of extracellular fluids/total body fluids ratio (p = 0.047) and extracellular water/total water ratio (p = 0.042). The study group showed a significant decrease in total body fat (p = 0.054) and visceral fat area (p = 0.002) and an increase in extracellular water (p = 0.013). The control group experienced a significant decrease in body fat and body fat percentage (p = 0.013 and p = 0.017 respectively), and increase in terms of skeletal muscle mass (p = 0.03), intracellular water (p = 0.03) and total water = 0.032).

Conclusion: The results of this study highlight the importance of the type and quality of nutritional supplements in professional athletes training.
The potential value of kinesio taping for the management of nonspecific low back pain
Authors: Gligor Șerban , Gligor Răzvan
Published: April 2019

Background: Kinesio Taping (KT) is a widely used treatment method in the clinical practice that is also largely applied as a therapy for lumbar pain. The method was invented in 1970 by Kenzo Kase et al. and is represented by the application of adhesive tapes on the skin, that are very thin and with elasticity similar to the skin. Although it is frequently used, the efficacy of kinesio taping is still to be proven, and the mechanism it is based upon still remains unclear. Lumbar pain is a very important health issue worldwide; it is pain in the lumbar-sacral region, at the L4-L5 level. Chronic lumbar pain has a high prevalence across the world, affecting especially patients that are over 45 and being associated with high medical and social costs. The aim of this paper is to present a systematic literature analysis regarding the effects of kinesio taping on lumbar pain and on the degree of disability it can lead to.

Materials and methods: The research is based on the analysis of relevant scientific studies on the effects of kinesio taping on lumbar pain published in different data basis such as NCBI, PubMed, Crossref, Cochrane Library, Scope Med, Net Journals, and Research Gate between 2012 and 2017.

Results: 30 articles were included in the study out of the total number on the topic, articles that correspond with the aim of the study and that present the most recent advancements in the field.

Conclusions: KT generally has effects that are similar with those of traditional treatment methods for lower back pain and for the disabilities it can produce, but results appear much faster; moreover, the efficacy is higher when KT is associated with traditional treatment options.
UPAYA GURU AKIDAH AKHLAK DALAM MEMBINA AKHLAK SISWA DI MAN 1 PADANG
Authors: Harvius Harvius
Published: April 2019

This research is to find the efforts of the teachers of Akidah Akhlak in guiding the students’ akhlak in and out side of the classroom, to explore the problems in guiding, and to give the solution for the problems. The method of the research is descriptive qualitative with the informan are the teacher of Akidah Akhlak, the Headmaster, teachers, and students. The instruments are collecting the data by using observation, interview, and documentation. The result showed that the teachers guided the students to have good akhlak by explaining the materials well, showing the examples, avoiding the students to cheated in examination, giving advises to be serious in learning, and giving an educated punishment to the students’ falsity. Outside of the classroom, the teachers give the examples, praying zuhur together, giving kultum (preaching for 7 minutes), flag ceremonial, joining for the religious activities, cooperating with all teachers. Then, the problems are less carefulness from the teachers with the parents, unwell environment, absence from joining the religious activities, and choosing ungood friends. The efforst done by the teachers are cooperated raisingly between schools, teachers, parents, and societies. The teachers give pressure for the lesson, and give attention to the akhlak of the students. The teachers also must give good examples for the students, and give advises for them who had bad akhlak, and give advices for the parents to give attention to their children not to get bad environment and bad friends in order to be good children to make their akhlak better
اثر السياستين التجارية والاستثمارية في اداء المصارف التجارية في العراق للمدة 1990- 2012 (مصرف الرافدين العراقي نموذجاً)
Authors: Hasan Muslim Q.
Published: April 2019

للمصارف التجارية دور في عملية التنمية الاقتصادية، لابد الاشارة الى البيئة الاقتصادية التي تعكس اداء المصارف التجارية من جهة، والسياسات الاقتصادية التي تؤثر فيها من جهة اخرى، اذ يسعى البحث للتعرف على اداء المصارف التجارية من خلال تقييم كفاءة الاداء للمؤشرات المالية للمصارف التجارية، فضلا عن اثر السياستين التجارية والاستثمارية في اداء المصارف التجارية لعينة البحث، وذلك بستخدام الطرق الاحصائية لقياس تلك الاثر، مستنداً الى فرضية رئيسية مفادها ان السياستين التجارية والاستثمارية لها تأثيرات متفاوته في اداء المصرف التجاري، وتوصل البحث الى ان الميزان التجاري واجمالي الاستثمارات من اكثر المتغيرات تأثيراً في اداء المصرف التجاري، ومن ثم الاستنتاجات والمقترحات.
Uji Tujuh Genotipe Kedelai Generasi F7 Terhadap Ketahanan Serangan Karat Daun (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) Dengan Metode IWGSR
Authors: Utama Rona , Sjamsijah Nurul
Published: April 2019

Serangan karat daun yang disebabkan jamur Phakopsora pachyrhizi merupakan salah satu faktor yang menyebabkan penurunan produksi kedelai hingga 30 – 60%. Permasalahan ini menuntut pemuliaan untuk merakit varietas unggul baru yang tahan terhadap serangan karat daun. Penelitian ini dilakukan di lahan riset Politeknik Negeri Jember dari bulan Juni – Agustus 2017 menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok non faktorial dengan 3 kali ulangan menggunakan 14 genotipe yang terseleksi dari generasi F2 sampai F6. Keempatbelas genotipe tersebut yaitu 7 genotipe hasil persilangan; P3P2, P2P3, RD, P2D, P3R, P2R, P3D, 4 genotipe tetua; Dering, Rajabasa, Polije-2 dan Polije-3, dan 3 varietas pembanding yaitu Wilis, Malabar dan Ringgit. Parameter yang diuji nilai IWGSR (Internasional Working Group Of Soybean Rust), dan 3 komponen hasil (umur panen, berat 100 biji dan hasil pertanaman). Hasil test menunjukan genotipe P3P2, P2P3, P2R, P3R, P2D, RD, dan P3D memiliki kekebalan serangan karat daun dengan notasi R (Resistance), genotipe P2P3 memiliki umur panen yang genjah yaitu 68,53 HST, dan berat 100 biji pada genotipe RD memiliki hasil yang paling besar yaitu (14,542 g) dan genotipe P3D memiliki hasil (21,24 g) biji pertanaman.
Potensi Ekstrak Daun Sirsak (Annona muricata) Pada Pengendalian Hama Penghisap Polong (Riptortus linearis) Tanaman Kedelai
Authors: Rahmawati Reni , Syarief Mochamad , Jumiatun FNU , Djenal FNU
Published: April 2019

Salah satu faktor yang menyebabkan menurunnya produksi kedelai yaitu serangan hama penghisap polong (Riptortus linearis). Pada penelitian ini pengendalikan hama  penghisap polong pada kedelai dilakukan menggunakan pestisida nabati ekstrak daun sirsak (Annona muricata). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pestisida nabati ekstrak daun sirsak terhadap intensitas serangan hama penghisap polong dan berat polong. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Januari 2018 hingga April 2018 di Kecamatan Yosowilangun, Kabupaten Lumajang. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) non faktorial yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan yaitu P0 (Deltametrin 25gr/l), Ekstrak daun sirsak dengan konsentrasi : P1 (10%), P2 (30%), P3 (60%) dan P4 (90%) dengan 5 ulangan. Uji data menggunakan ANOVA (Analyze of Varians) dan uji lanjut dengan BNT 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 5 perlakuan tersebut berpengaruh nyata terhadap intensitas serangan umur 63 HST dan tidak berbeda nyata pada intensitas serangan umur 56 HST,70 HST dan 77 HST dan parameter berat polong. Intensitas serangan hama penghisap polong berkorelasi negatif terhadap berat polong
Produksi Selada (Lactuca sativa L.) Menggunakan Sistem Hidroponik Dengan Perbedaan Sumber Nutrisi
Authors: Romalasari Atika , Sobari Enceng
Published: April 2019

Selada merupakan salah satu sayuran daun yang digemari oleh masyarakat. Selada biasanya dikonsumsi dalam bentuk segar sebagai lalapan. Peningkatan dan potensi budidaya selada menuntut adanya teknik budidaya yang efisien. Produksi suatu tanaman dengan sistem hidroponik erat kaitanya dengan ketersediaan larutan nutrisi. Percobaan ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi ilmiah tentang pertumbuhan dan hasil selada (Lactuca sativa L.) pada nutrisi berbeda secara hidroponik. Rancangan Percobaan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan satu faktor, yaitu jenis larutan nutrisi yaitu larutan nutrisi AB mix 1, larutan nutrisi AB mix 2 dan larutan nutrisi silika. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menyatakan bahwa larutan perbedaan sumber nutrisi memberikan pengaruh yang sangat nyata pada pertumbuhan tanaman dilihat dari karakter tinggi tanaman dan dan pengaruh nyata pada jumlah helai daun. Adanya pengamatan pH dan TDS menggambarkan ketersediaan hara yang dapat terserap pada sumber nutrisi yang digunakan. Penggunaan larutan nutrisi AB mix 1 dan larutan nutrisi AB mix 2 dinilai lebih efisen dialam mempegaruhi produksi selada dibandingkan penggunaan larutan nutrisi silika.
Penerapan Internet Of Things (IoT) Untuk Kontrol Lampu Menggunakan Arduino Berbasis Web
Authors: Artono Budi , Putra Rakhmad Gusta
Published: April 2019

Keberadaan internet di tengah manusia, telah banyak memberikan perubahan, baik dalam kehidupan untuk berinteraksi, berkomunikasi, bersosial dan berbudaya. Internet sanggup mengubah dunia. Kita sudah mengenal dan menikmati kemudahan - kemudahan yang bermula dari internet. Kehadiran internet sebagai penghubung komunikasi antar manusia telah mengubah dunia. Internet tidak hanya untuk menghubungkan komunikasi antar manusia, tetapi sudah menghubungkan banyak peralatan bahkan apapun yang dapat terhubung, Internet of Things atau disingkat IoT. Internet of Things adalah sebuah implementasi komunikasi jaringan dari benda yang saling terkait, terhubung satu dengan yang lain dan saling berkomunikasi. Smartphone yang sudah bertebaran saat ini bisa dikatakan merupakan sebuah perangkat yang mampu untuk mengembangkan IoT. Smartphone memiliki kemampuan untuk terkoneksi dengan internet dan dilengkapi dengan fitur sensor. Untuk mengembangkan IoT, maka sensor tersebut harus bisa berkomunikasi dengan perangkat lain dengan kita memasangkan sebuah aplikasi yang membuatnya mampu melakukan hal tersebut.

Pada penelitian berikut dikembangkan sebuah rancangan sistem menggunakan mikrokontroler Arduino dan dengan data dari sensor LDR yang dikomunikasikan secara nirkabel dengan menghubungkan ke Internet via WiFi dengan mengirimkan data ke situs open source (cayenne.mydevices.com). Cayenne adalah salah satu platform IoT (Internet of Things) yang  berfungsi sebagai server yang menyimpan project kontrol dan memonitoring sebuah alat serta mendukung untuk koneksi dengan berbagai jenis mikrokontroler, platform ini sangat user-friendly serta memiliki berbagai macam tipe koneksi dalam menghubungkan antara mikrokontroler dengan platform internet. Hasil dari perancangan adalah sistem control otomatis lampu melalui platform IoT Cayenne di web dan mobile phone dari aplikasinya. Desain project ini diharapkan mampu dikembangkan bagi penelitian IoT (Internet of Things).
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN KLINIS MANAJEMEN NEONATAL BERBASIS ALGORITMA MTBS
Authors: Karimah R. N. , Chairina R.r. Lia , Wicaksono A.P.
Published: April 2019

The neonatal period is an important period in life. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is the number of infant deaths in the first 28 days of life (neonatal) per 1000 live births (PERMENKES No 53, 2014). IMR in Indonesia is still high compared to other ASEAN countries, data in 2016 shows that IMR reaches 25.5, it’s meaning that there are around 25.5 deaths per 1,000 babies born (BPS, 2016). Poor neonatal management clinically will cause abnormalities, and can even lead to lifelong disability, and death, while administratively can cause legal problems. Neonatal management requires complete clinical data support, relevance, accurate and timeliness aspects. This research is a mixed method research with action research approach and prototype method in the development of Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS). This study produced CDSS based on Integrated Childhood Illness Management (IMCI) algorithm for neonatal service management in primary health care center. The results of testing system using black-box technique is accordance with the requirements and obtained a valid overall result. DSS IMCI can be integrated with Electronic Health Record (EHR) so can occur for appropriate clinical decision making.
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION ADOPTION MODEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
Authors: KARAÃ‡AR Pelin , AVLAR Erkan
Published: April 2019

AbstractThe construction sector is in need of further self-development due to recent innovations in technology. This is because the environmental problems which have been handled seriously all over the world in recent years, and studies related to the way of creating requirements and measures for healthy construction environments have been emphasized. For adoption of new technological construction products in that sector; a system which will encompass designers, contractors and users is required. For selection and widespread use of new technological products, the decision-making is not only sufficient but also cultural and socio-economic factors and conditions are gaining in importance.For the implementation and control of the new construction product assigned, a process of testing is required. The process of testing should be structured by allowing the use of new technological products in a system of continuous self-improvement by preventing the usage without change for a substantial amount of time. All of these processes have been examined within the scope of the doctoral thesis in model, which was developed for the adoption of technological innovation. In this study, the aim is to contribute to the creation of an appropriate adoption roadmap for constant self-renewal and self-improvement of construction environments, which are sensitive to the environment.
ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTIVE WAQF PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT: USING SWOT ANALYSIS METHOD
Authors: Permaisela Dera
Published: April 2019

This study aims to determine the practice of waqf, productive waqf management of sengon Plantations until the time of harvest and development of productive waqf in Sengon plantation. This study uses qualitative methods, then the results of the analysis using SWOT analysis. The results of this study indicate that the fund of productive waqf assets will be received in 2020 and fully submitted to the Republika Dompet Dhuafa. In the SWOT analysis, the strength are the land is fertile, the ability of Dompet Dhuafa management to appoint farmer is good, and as nazhir Dompet Dhuafa has an excessive experiences in productive waqf management. The weaknesses are the planting space is too close and the lack of spraying of pests in the sengon tree. The opportunities are the opening of cooperation with timber companies / traders, the opening of export opportunities to increase government foreign exchange and the good market price of sengon trees. While the threat faced is the presence of natural factors such as bad weather which causes the sengon tree to collapse.
PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA DASAR MENGGUNAKAN E-LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN LITERASI SAINS MAHASISWA
Authors: Budiyanto Moh. , Sudibyo Elok , Qosyim Ahmad
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan literasi sains mahasiswa dengan menggunakan e-learning pada pembelajaran fisika dasar. E-learning merupakan solusi dalam menawarkan berbagai kemungkinan jaringan sosial sehingga dengan cara tersebut pengajar dapat menyimpan berbagai catatan interaksi peserta didik dalam pembelajaran. Bentuk perkuliahan dengan menggunakan e-learning sebagai alat bantu untuk memahami materi merupakan hal yang baik. Bentuk video dalam e-leraning merupakan bentuk video yang berupa fakta-fakta fenomena terkait dengan materi perkuliahan fisika dasar pada konsep suhu dan kalor sehingga memberikan efek dalam literasi sains mahasiswa. Adapun yang fokus literasi sains dalam penelitian ini adalah pengetahuan mahasiswa, kemampuan membuat kesimpulan dan pengambilan keputusan. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran umum tentang implementasi pembelajaran elearning yang dilihat dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi pembelajaran elearning. Fokus literasi sains mahasiswa materi perkuliahan fisika dasar pada konsep suhu dan kalor yakni pengetahuan mahasiswa, kemampuan membuat kesimpulan dan pengambilan keputusan. Desain penelitian yang digunakan untuk uji coba produk adalah One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan literasi sains yang signifikan khususnya komponen pengetahuan, membuat kesimpulan dan pengambilan keputusan. Hasil analisis N-Gain menunjukkan kemampuan literasi sains mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran fisika kemampuan pengetahuan, kesimpulan, dan pengambilan keputusan pada materi suhu dan kalor menunjukkan sebagian besar kategori sedang. Kata Kunci: e-learning, literasi sains, pembelajaran fisika dasar