bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stable individual differences in strategies within, but not between, visual search tasks
Authors: Clarke Alasdair D F , Irons Jessica , James Warren , Leber Andrew B. , Hunt Amelia R.
Published: November 2018

A striking range of individual differences has recently been reported in three different visual search tasks. These differences in performance can be attributed to strategy, that is, the efficiency with which participants control their search to complete the task quickly and accurately. Here we ask if an individual's strategy and performance in one search task is correlated with how they perform in the other two. We tested 64 observers in the three tasks mentioned above over two sessions. Even though the test-retest reliability of the tasks is high, an observer's performance and strategy in one task did not reliably predict their behaviour in the other two. These results suggest search strategies are stable over time, but context-specific. To understand visual search we therefore need to account not only for differences between individuals, but also how individuals interact with the search task and context. These context-specific but stable individual differences in strategy can account for a substantial proportion of variability in search performance.
The Psychoinformatic Complexity of Humanness and Person-Situation Interaction
Authors: Sood Suraj
Published: November 2018

This paper undertakes to answer the questions of how humanness is to be defined and computationally functionalized, as well as of how person-situation interaction is to be formalized mathematically. Complexity science and psychoinformatics are the two primary fields considered in addressing these questions. A novel “psychoinformatic complexity” (PIC) paradigm is outlined and argued to be an adequate one within which to operationalize modern-day Western humanness and person-situation interaction. The paper ends with a consideration of current PIC applications, including social media analytics and humanoid robotics.
Social odors (even when masked) make you more emotional: behavioral and neural insights
Authors: Cecchetto Cinzia , Lancini Elisa , Bueti Domenica , Rumiati Raffaella I , Parma Valentina
Published: November 2018

Moral rules evolved within specific social contexts that are argued to shape moral choices. In turn, moral choices are hypothesized to be affected by social odors as they powerfully convey socially-relevant information. We thus investigated the neural underpinnings of the effects that social odors operate on the participants’ decisions. In an fMRI study we presented to healthy individuals 64 moral dilemmas divided in incongruent (real) and congruent (fake) moral dilemmas, using different types of harm (intentional: instrumental dilemmas, or inadvertent: accidental dilemmas). Participants were required to choose between deontological or utilitarian actions under the exposure to a neutral fragrance (masker) or social odors concealed by the same masker. Smelling the masked social odor while processing incongruent (but not congruent) dilemmas activates the supramarginal gyrus, consistent with an increase in prosocial attitude. When processing accidental (but not instrumental) dilemmas, smelling the social odor activates the angular gyrus, an area associated with the processing of people’s presence, supporting the hypothesis that social odors enhance the saliency of the social context in moral scenarios. These results suggest that social odors can influence moral choices by increasing the emotional experience during the decision process, and further explain how sensory unconscious biases influence human behavior.
Pripovjedne sposobnosti djece s Downovim sindromom i djece s Williamsovim sindromom
Authors: Pranjić Višnja , Farago Emica , Arapović Dijana
Published: November 2018

Downov sindrom (DS) je najčešća kromosopatija s učestalošću 1: 600. Williams sindrom (WS) je rijedak neurorazvojni poremećaj s učestalošću od 1:7500-20000. Osobe s ovim poremećajima imaju slična kognitivna odstupanja, ali različite jezične sposobnosti. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati pripovjedne sposobnosti djece s DS-om i djece s WS te ih usporediti s pripovjednim sposobnostima djece urednog jezičnog razvoja. Istraživanje je provedeno na uzorku od 40 djece s DS-om, 5 djece s WS i 40 djece urednog jezičnog razvoja (UJR). Skupine su izjednačene prema kriteriju receptivne dobi. Za procjenu receptivne dobi, koristili smo Peabody slikovni test rječnika (PPVT-III-HR; Kovačević i sur, 2009). Pripovjedne sposobnost testirane su kroz pričanje priče i verbalni opis majke. Rezultati robusne diskriminativne analize ukazale su na statistički značajne razlike u pripovjednim sposobnostima između djece s Downovim sindromom (DS), djece s Williamsovim sindromom (WS) te djece urednoga jezičnoga razvoja (UJR). Kao što smo pretpostavili, djeca s DS postigla su znatno niže rezultate negoli djeca s WS i djeca UJR. Rezultati diskriminativne analize potvrdili su statistički značajne razlike u pripovjednim sposobnostima na zadatcima opisa majke, ali ne i u pričanju priče između osoba s WS i skupine UJR. Rezultati ukazuju da su pripovjedne sposobnosti djece s WS relativno dobro očuvane dok su kod djece s DS one lošije.
Analiza pokretljivosti kralježnice i držanja tijela kod zubnih liječnika i zubnih higijeničara u Slovačkoj
Authors: Mikuľáková Wioletta , Gajdoš Miloslav , Labunová Eva , Urbanová Katarína , Homzová Petra , Kendrová Lucia
Published: November 2018

Cilj istraživanja bio je utvrditi pojavu promjena u aksijalnom organu kod zubnih liječnika i zubnih higijeničara te istodobno usporediti praćene parametre s onima u skupini studenata dentalne higijene. Posao zubnih liječnika i zubnih higijeničara zahtjeva da se nalaze duže vrijeme u neergonomičnim položajima, što je razlog nastanka zdravstvenih problema kod ovih zanimanja. Istodobno preventivni programi čine se neučinkovitima. U radu su prikazani rezultati biomehaničke analize promjena aksijalnoga organa kod 54 zubna liječnika i dentalna higijeničara te 75 studenata dentalne higijene. Biomehanička analiza provedena je korištenjem uređaja SpinalMouse. Utvrđene su promjene oblika kralježnice u aksijalnom položaju u sagitalnoji i frontalnoj ravnini te mobilnosti kralježnice u sagitalnoj ravnini. Rezultati ukazuju na učestalu pojavu promjena u aksijalnom organu kod zubnih liječnika i dentalnih higijeničara, te istodobno na smanjeni kvalitet posture kod mladih osoba. Promjene u aksijalnom organu ukazuju na značajno zdravstveno opterećenje ove struke te se razmatraju rizični faktori koji utječu na zdravlje zubnih liječnika i higijeničara.
Neka obilježja kulturnog identiteta gluhih i nagluhih osoba
Authors: Bradarić Jončić Sandra , Mohr Nemčić Renata
Published: November 2018

Analizom odgovora sudionika na česticama Skale akulturacije gluhih (Maxwell-McCaw i Zea, 2011) željeli smo steći detaljniji uvid u osjećaj pripadnosti zajednici Gluhih odnosno čujućih, u sklonosti gluhih i nagluhih osoba prema svakoj od dviju kultura, aktivnostima sudjelovanja u životima dviju kultura, kulturalnim znanjima o jednoj odnosno drugoj kulturi i samoprocjeni ovladanosti jezikom svake od njih, posebno u odnosu i na različite stupnjeve oštećenja sluha (laka, umjerena i teška nagluhost te gluhoća). U istraživanje su bile uključene 443 osobe, u dobi od 18 do 87 godina, oba spola, iz 17 gradova u Republici Hrvatskoj (31 lako nagluha osoba, 57 umjereno nagluhih, 69 teško nagluhih, 256 gluhih te 30 osoba s umjetnom pužnicom). Ispitivanje razine akulturacije gluhih i nagluhih osoba u kulturu Gluhih odnosno čujućih, provedeno je primjenom Skale akulturacije gluhih DAS (Deaf Acculturation Scale, Maxwell-McCow i Zea, 2011). Analiza odgovora pokazuje da i gluhe i nagluhe osobe značajno više teže identifikaciji sa zajednicom Gluhih nego sa zajednicom čujućih, osim lako nagluhih osoba, kod kojih ne postoje razlike u identifikaciji. I gluhe i nagluhe osobe (osim onih s umjetnom pužnicom) u značajno većoj mjeri sudjeluju u aktivnostima zajednice Gluhih nego čujućih. Međutim, društvo drugih gluhih i nagluhih osoba preferiraju gluhe osobe, a kod nagluhih osoba i osoba s umjetnom pužnicom nisu utvrđene značajne razlike u kulturnim preferencijama. Svi sudionici posjeduju više znanja o kulturi čujućih nego o kulturi Gluhih, no značajno više lako i umjereno nagluhe osobe. Gluhe osobe značajno su boljom procijenile svoju kompetenciju u znakovnom nego u govornom jeziku, a nagluhe osobe i osobe s UP svoje kompetencije u dvama jezicima procjenjuju podjednakima. Ovi rezultati idu u prilog i dodatno objašnjavaju rezultate prethodnih istraživanja, po kojima nagluhe osobe i osobe s umjetnom pužnicom u većoj mjeri od gluhih osoba tendiraju dvokulturnom i čujućem identitetu. Razmatraju se praktične implikacije dobivenih rezultata te se elaborira trenutna situacija u kulturi Gluhih u Hrvatskoj.
Applications of Social Network Analysis in Evaluation: Challenges, Suggestions, and Opportunities for the Future
Authors: Carman Joanne G. , Fredericks Kimberly A.
Published: November 2018

Abstract: As the use of social network analysis in evaluation continues to increase, it is important to understand how, when, and under what conditions social network analysis can add value to evaluation work. In this article, we describe how we have used social network analysis in various evaluation projects. Using the experience of one specific project, we highlight, in greater detail, some challenges we encountered in doing this work, relating to the need for stakeholders to understand the added value of social network analysis, the intricacies of data coding and cleaning, and how changes in the size and scope of the project can have great implications. Finally, we offer some practical suggestions for evaluators considering incorporating social network analysis into their work today, and identify opportunities where evaluators might use social network analysis in the future.
Three Steps Toward Sustainability: Spreadsheets as a Data-Analysis System for Non-Profit Organizations
Authors: Shapiro Sidney Joseph , Oystrick Vivian
Published: November 2018

Abstract: Many non-profits face barriers developing systems to collect and analyze data that can leverage the type of information that their funders and stakeholders require. Constraints such as limited evaluation expertise, time, and money make this virtually impossible to achieve without a viable solution. In an increasingly competitive environment, it is imperative that non-profits find innovative ways to track and measure their work within their evaluative capabilities. There are different ways in which evaluators can help even the most constrained non-profit organizations capture their reach and make the most of their existing data. This article proposes a three-step framework for the development of a data-collection and -analysis system through the use of spreadsheets. Not only is this proposed system feasible within the constraints of the non-profit sector, but it is also valuable for the sustainability of their services over time.
Les conditions gagnantes et les défis pour une participation active des parties prenantes dans un contexte d’évaluation de programmes d’intervention psychosociale
Authors: Dubeau Diane , Bérubé Annie , Lafantaisie Vicky , Coutu Sylvain , Turcotte Geneviève
Published: November 2018

Abstract: In order to optimize the appropriateness, utilization, and appropriation of an evaluation process, which is often expensive in terms of time and money, we have recently encouraged the increasingly active involvement of various stakeholders (Cousins et Chouinard, 2012). Beyond this orientation, there are important issues concerning the selection and the degree of participation of these stakeholders, as well as obstacles and conditions facilitating their participation (Hurteau, Houle et Marchand, 2012). Firstly, this article is based on the evaluation of Relais-Pères, carried out as part of participatory action research over more than ten years in order to specify the conditions and obstacles encountered in a framework of services. Secondly, attention is given to issues linked to the specifics of an evaluative approach in the interest of appropriation by partners in this approach.
L’implication des parties prenantes dans la démarche évaluative : facteurs de succès et leçons à retenir
Authors: Bourgeois Isabelle , Hurteau Marthe
Published: November 2018

Abstract: Our cross-cutting overview of the three papers that make up this thematic segment shows that each of the papers addresses the issue of stakeholder involvement quite differently from the others. We focus here on the key messages from each of these papers in order to highlight success factors and lessons learned for stakeholder participation in evaluation. Success factors related to collaborative approaches to evaluation are also presented throughout the analysis, based on the “Principles guiding collaborative approaches to evaluation” recently published by Shulha, Whitmore, Cousins, Gilbert et Al Hudib (2016).
Szenengenerierung für Augmented & Virtual Reality
Authors: Müller Yannic , Hartmann Tyll
Published: November 2018

Kurzfassung

Augmented & Virtual Reality-Technologien haben eine technologische Einsatzreife erlangt, durch die eine industrielle Nutzung punktuell ermöglicht wird. Die durchgängige Nutzbarkeit im Prozess wird jedoch noch durch aufwändige Prozessschritte in der Szenengenerierung behindert. Der vorliegende Fachartikel zeigt bestehende Barrieren auf und skizziert Lösungsansätze, die heute und in Zukunft die Nutzung von Augmented und Virtual Reality-Systemen vorrangig auf mobilen Endgeräten vereinfachen können.
Yeme Bozukluğu Vakalarında Hastalık Yaşantısı ve Grup Süreci: Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: Ergüney Okumuş F. Elif , Başer Baykal Nur , Deveci Ezgi , Karaköse Selin
Published: November 2018

Bu çalışmada yeme bozukluğu vakalarında hastalık yaşantısını anlamak ve grup
sürecinde yaşanan ortak deneyimleri nitel yöntemle incelemek amaçlanmıştır. İstanbul Üniversitesi İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Psikiyatri
Anabilim Dalı Yeme Bozukluğu Birimi’ne başvurarak yeme bozukluğu tanısı almış dört
kadın vakayla yapılan sekiz seanslık grup psikoterapi süreci fenomenolojik araştırma
deseni kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Verilerin analizi sonucunda yeme bozukluğu
vakalarının paylaştıkları ortak deneyimler; hastalık yaşantısı ve grup süreci
olmak üzere iki ana tema altında toplanmıştır. Hastalık yaşantısı; yemek, beden
imgesi, hastalığın hayata etkisi, bilişsel faktörler, duygusal faktörler,
hastalık seyri, hastalıkla ilgili zihni meşguliyet, kadınlığın inkarı, kilo ve
zayıflık, hastalığa yönelik atıflar, egzersiz ve kendini ötekileştirme alt
temalarından oluşmaktadır. Grup süreci ise; şimdi ve burada, evrensellik,
terapistle ilişki, gruba yönelik kaygılar, umut aşılama, gruba bağlılık ve
grubun etkisi alt temalarını kapsamaktadır. Çalışmamızdaki vakaların hastalık
yaşantısı ve grup süreciyle ilgili yaşantılarında ortaya çıkan temaların yeme
bozukluğu literatürüyle tutarlı olduğu görülmektedir. Araştırma bulgularının
yeme bozukluğu alanında hem hastalığın anlaşılması hem de etkili tedavilerin
geliştirilmesi açısından klinik uygulamalara katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
The Role of Scientific Research in Film Theory
Authors: Thomson-Jones Katherine
Published: November 2018

This article offers a critical discussion of Murray Smith’s proposals
regarding the role of science in film theory and the philosophy of art more
broadly. I would like to examine the precise role given by Film, Art, and the
Third Culture to scientific evidence in understanding film engagement. There
are points in the book where scientific evidence is used to considerable theoretical
or philosophical advantage. But there are other points where the role
of scientific evidence is unclear or where an opportunity is missed for its full
deployment in theorizing.
Korištenje online
rezervacijskih sustava u agroturizmu Istre
Authors: Krelja Kurelović Elena , Zupičić Luana , Tomljanović Jasminka
Published: November 2018

Rad se bavi primjenom IKT-a u turizmu, odnosno istražuje uporabu online rezervacijskih sustava kod ponude smještajnih kapaciteta u segmentu agroturizma i ruralnih obiteljskih hotela u Istri. Ciljevi istraživanja su utvrditi kako vlasnici agroturizma i ruralnih obiteljskih hotela prodaju svoje smještajne kapacitete i upravljaju rezervacijama, koje online rezervacijske sustave koriste i jesu li zadovoljni njima. U teorijskom dijelu rada iznose se prednosti uporabe IKT-a u poslovnim procesima iz oblasti turizma, s naglaskom na informatizaciju ureda za rezervacije hotelskih smještajnih kapaciteta i pojave online rezervacijskih sustava. Razmatraju se prednosti uporabe online rezervacijskih sustava kako za poslovne subjekte tako i za krajnje korisnike. Relevantna istraživanja ukazuju na porast tržišta online rezervacija diljem svijeta, što se odražava i na hrvatski turizam. No u ponudi najpoznatijih online rezervacijskih sustava, poput Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Hotels.com, Agoda i drugih, najviše je zastupljen hotelski smještaj, zatim privatni apartmani, a najčešće ne postoji kategorija za pretraživanje objekata agroturizma i ruralnog turizma. Za razliku od njih, Airbnb.com nudi isključivo privatni smještaj. Upravo njega vlasnici agroturizma i ruralnih obiteljskih hotela u Istri najviše
koriste za distribuiranje vlastite turističke ponude i prodaju smještajnih kapaciteta, a slijede Booking.com i TripAdvisor. Ovo istraživanje pokazalo je da su kapaciteti objekata agroturizma i ruralnih obiteljskih hotela u Istri u velikoj mjeri dostupni na internetu putem vlastitih mrežnih stranica, te je 84 % takvih objekata moguće rezervirati internetom. Ispitanici su iskazali visoko zadovoljstvo korištenim online rezervacijskog sustava, iako velik udio njih vodi evidenciju rezervacija i u papirnatom obliku.
Pengaruh Disiplin terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Kantor Ketahanan Pangan Kabupaten Sumedang
Authors: Sudrajat Arip Rahman
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this study was to determine factor that influence employee performance toward employee discipline in Food Security Office of Sumedang. The method employed is descriptive analysis. By using saturated sampling, this research population includes 30 respondents. Data were collected by literature study, questionnaires, observations and interviews. This research employs data analysis techniques such as correlation coefficient test, significance test and coefficient of determination. The results showed that the level of employee discipline in Food Security Office of Sumedang reached 78.76 percent and the rate of employee performance reached 80.86 percent. While the relationship between discipline and employee performance in District Food Security Office of Sumedang shows correlation coefficient of 0.73 which is in the strong category. The influence on employee performance discipline in Food Security Office of Sumedang reached 53.29 percent, the remaining 46.71 percent is influenced by other factors not examined
Model Inovasi Hibah dan Bansos Online Kota Bandung
Authors: Nugroho Candra Setya , Setiawan Wawan Dharma
Published: November 2018

The management of grants and bansos funds has become a problem in several local governments. The problem of grant and bansos management is related to transparency and accountability. Bandung City Government seeks to improve its public services by innovating the management of grants and bansos through the media website called Sabilulungan or Grants and Bansos Online to solve the problem. Through this research there will be discussed related to the management model of grants and bansos through grants and online bansos. This research uses descriptive qualitative research method (more specifically with the method of "action research") to see clearly the management of grants and bansos melelui innovation grants and bansos online. Based on the results of this study found that this innovation is very beneficial in the management of grant funds and bansos mainly improve transparency and accountability. This innovation has a positive impact that can be replicated by other regions
Reformasi Birokrasi Konstekstual; Kembali Ke Jalur Yang Benar
Authors: Masrully Masrully
Published: November 2018

Penulisan buku ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kegelisahan Prof. Agus Dwiyanto melihat perkembangan reformasi birokrasi di Indonesia yang belum mampu mewujudkan tujuan dari reformasi birokrasi itu sendiri. Reformasi Birokrasi di Indonesia telah dilaksanakan pemerintah Indonesia semenjak tahun 2010. Namun hingga saat ini, program reformasi birokrasi yang diatur melalui Perpres No. 81 Tahun 2010 tersebut masih jauh dari yang diharapkan. Penulis melihat bahwa reformasi birokrasi di Indonesia malah terperangkap dalam generalisasi, dan formalitas.
Complicaciones de la amputación infrarotuliana en pacientes diabéticos
Authors: Chica Barrera Norma Stefania , Medina Flores Daniel Francisco , Morán Robalino Gladys
Published: November 2018

La diabetes mellitus es una patología que en la actualidad se ha convertido en una pandemia. En el año 2012, la Federación Internacional de Diabetes estimó que más de 371 millones de personas vivían con dicha enfermedad. El presente trabajo tiene un enfoque cuantitativo, con un diseño no experimental, retrospectivo de corte transversal. El universo corresponden a las pacientes que requirieron amputación infrancondilea en pacientes diabéticos  ingresados en el Hospital Abel Gilbert Pontón. La muestra de tipo probabilística cuantitativa, incluyó a 260 pacientes, que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión de la investigación entre los años 2014 – 2015.  El total de pacientes con diagnóstico de amputación no traumática por pie diabético entre el año 2014 y 2015  fueron de 820, durante el periodo de estudio de la investigación las que presentaron un mayor número de complicaciones en la amputación se dio en pacientes mayores a de 70 años; según el sexo de los pacientes en este estudio se concluyó que los más afectados son los hombres con el 65%.
Factors Associated with the High Prevalence of Dementia in Older Aboriginal Australians
Authors: Radford Kylie , Lavrencic Louise M. , Delbaere Kim , Draper Brian , Cumming Robert , Daylight Gail , Mack Holly A. , Chalkley Simon , Bennett Hayley , Garvey Gail , Hill Thi Yen , Lasschuit Danielle , Broe Gerald A.
Published: November 2018

Dementia prevalence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is three to five times higher than the general Australian population. A better understanding of the underlying biomedical and social risk factors is needed to guide dementia prevention in Aboriginal Australians. The current study is the first to examine potential risk factors for dementia in the majority urban and regional population, with a representative sample of 336 Aboriginal Australians aged 60 years and older. Participants included 45 people with a dementia diagnosis ( n = 27 probable/possible Alzheimer’s disease); and 286 people without dementia. Univariate logistic regression analyses (controlling for age) identified childhood trauma, mid-life factors (history of unskilled work, past high-risk alcohol use), and medical factors (history of stroke, head injury with loss of consciousness, epilepsy) as risk factors for dementia. Multivariable analysis revealed age, childhood trauma, unskilled work, stroke, and head injury as independent predictors of all-cause dementia. A range of comorbid factors related to dementia was also identified (i.e., functional impairment, incontinence, recent hospital admission, low body mass index, living in residential care, depression, current high-risk alcohol use, social isolation, low physical activity levels). These findings extend previous outcomes in a remote Aboriginal population by highlighting that life-course social determinants of health, in addition to neurological disorders, likely play an important role in elevating dementia risk. Certain psychosocial and medical exposures are highly prevalent in Aboriginal Australians, similar to other indigenous populations, and should be considered when designing targeted and culturally appropriate prevention initiatives to reduce the burden of dementia.
Safety assessment of displacement force, torque and vibration of a deep brain stimulation system under 3T MRI
Authors: Zhang Feng , Jiang Changqing , Mo Xiaolong , Liu Yinghua , Xie Huimin , Li Luming
Published: November 2018

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective therapy for treating neurological disorders, while magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable method for clinical diagnosis and research. However, DBS systems in clinical MRI are under the influence of displacement force, torque and device vibration, which may be hazardous to patients after DBS implantation surgery. In this study, we evaluated these hazardous effects under 3T MRI. A set of apparatus were designed and built and the corresponding methods for safety assessment were also proposed. Results showed that the displacement force, torque and vibration of the DBS system under 3T MRI were safe. Furthermore, this study demonstrates an example of an MRI compatibility test that can be applied to many other medical instruments.
The actuation performance analysis of a DEAP actuator under DC voltage
Authors: Mao Boyong , Xie Shilin , Zhang Xinong
Published: November 2018

Dielectric electro-active polymer (DEAP) is a new kind of smart material, which has a strong application potential in intelligent control field due to the large mechanical deformation under electrical stimulation. Based on the actuation performance of this material, the DC voltage is necessary for reciprocating actuation. Thus, it is essential to study the actuation performance under DC voltage. In this article, the actuation performance of a DEAP actuator under DC voltage is discussed, the electromechanical coupling model is firstly given considering the frequency-dependent characteristic of the dielectric elastomeric materials. Then the drive displacement performance under DC voltage is studied numerically and experimentally. The simulation results are consistent well with the experimental ones and both demonstrate that this actuator have good displacement output capacity. Moreover, the influence of voltage on the dynamic stiffness of actuator and vibration isolation performance are investigated as well. The dynamic stiffness model of actuator is derived based on the electromechanical coupling model and the vibration isolation performances of a signal degree of freedom system under different DC voltages have been examined. The simulation and experiment results show that the DC voltage has little effect on the vibration isolation performance although the dynamic stiffness of actuator is related to voltage. Therefore, the dynamic characteristics of DEAP actuator can be regarded as to be invariable within a certain range of voltage. This feature of actuator are beneficial to vibration control application in the future.
Study on fingertip force sensor based on measurement of tendon tension
Authors: Okuyama Takeshi , Kobayashi Kouhei , Tanaka Mami
Published: November 2018

In this paper, a novel wearable sensor to estimate the force applied at fingertip is developed. To perform rehabilitation of fingers effectively, it is important to measure finger force of patients without inhibiting grip sensation. Therefore, we focused on the relationship between tension of tendon and fingertip force, and proposed a ring type sensor to estimate the fingertip force from tension of tendon. First, the ring type sensor is fabricated. And we investigate the relationship between sensor output and fingertip force by experiments. From the results, it was found that the sensor output is related to the fingertip force. And we obtained a relational expression to calculate fingertip force from sensor output. Next, estimation experiment of fingertip force was conducted. It was confirmed that the developed sensor system is available to estimate the fingertip force without placing the sensor on the fingertip.
Analysis of historical wall dampness using electrical tomography measuring system
Authors: Rymarczyk Tomasz , Tchórzewski Paweł
Published: November 2018

The paper presents a solution for testing the humidity of a brick wall using electrical tomography. Different prototypes of measurement systems based on the device with hybrid tomography were prepared. Prepared constructions contain 16 electrodes in a brick wall on one side and two-sided. Electrical tomography, which is based on the measurement of potential difference, can be used to check historical buildings. The way in which we can determine the condition of a wall of moisture depends on the fact that each material has a unique conductivity. The use of modern tomographic techniques in combination with topological algorithms will allow non-destructive and non-destructive very accurate spatial assessment of the humidity level. The proposed application uses the Total Variation, Gauss–Newton and level set method to solve the inverse problem in electrical tomography.
Study on the magnetic harmonic gear with stackable structure - Improvement of its torque density
Authors: Chigira Koji , Kurahashi Takahito , Ando Yoshinori , Murakami Iwanori
Published: November 2018

The authors have been studying the magnetic harmonic gear with the stackable structure. In this paper, we propose a new magnetic harmonic gear which has the stackable structure. This new magnetic gear is expected that a torque characteristics are improved. The maximum transmission torque is calculated by simulation. The torque characteristics of a proposed magnetic gear are compared with that of the past magnetic gear. As the result, the maximum transmission torque of a proposed type is improved approximately 5.96 times and the torque density is improved about 3.82 times.
Detection of surface cracks by laser spot thermography at elevated temperature
Authors: Qiu Jinxing , Pei Cuixiang , Liu Haochen , Chen Zhenmao
Published: November 2018

The laser array spots thermography (LAST) is a new fully non-contact and non-destructive method for inspection of surface cracks. In this study, the capability of this method for inspection of surface crack in specimen at elevated temperature is investigated. The temperature distributions in a specimen at different initial temperature are calculated through simulation and measured through experiment, respectively. Both the simulation and experimental results show that the background noise in the temperature distribution will be increased when the initial temperature of the specimen is enlarged. However, with the aid of an image processing method, the surface cracks in the specimen with initial temperature from 303 K to 573 K are successfully detected by using the LAST method.
Unmanned recognition of cracks on the pure titanium bleed air ducts in jet fighter using time various magnetic field analysis
Authors: Wang Dabin , Le Minhhuy , Kim Jungmin , Nam Yun Gwan , Lee Jinyi
Published: November 2018

Bleed air ducts are used in aircraft to de-ice fuselage and to heat the cockpit by transferring engine heat. These ducts are made of titanium tubes and are routed in the airframe. Over long-term operation, cracks may appear in the bleed air duct tubes because of the action of moisture and corrosive gas. Therefore, we proposed an electromagnetic testing system for the nondestructive testing of bleed air duct tubes. An unmanned crack detection algorithm, which based on analysis of electromagnetic field distribution, was developed. In addition, locations of cracks in the circumferential and axial directions of the bleed air duct tube were determined.
Signal analysis of a bobbin-type integrated hall sensor array in electromagnetic testing for moisture separator reheater tubes
Authors: Le Minhhuy , Kim Jisoo , Kim Jungmin , Lee Hoyong , Lee Jinyi
Published: November 2018

A moisture separator reheater (MSR) system is installed between the high-pressure and low-pressure steam turbines in a nuclear power plant to increase the heat efficiency of the power plant. Erosion and corrosion of the MSR tubes have threatened the long-term operation of nuclear power plants. Thus a partial saturation eddy current testing (PSECT) method using a bobbin-type integrated Hall sensor array (BIHaS) was proposed in our previous study and it showed good results compared with a conventional PSECT. This paper presents a novel signal processing technique to improve detectability and measurability of electromagnetic testing method using a BIHaS through mitigating the inherent vibration signal noise between the BIHaS and ferritic stainless steel tubes.
Comparison of properties of the new electro-mechanical model and circumferential model of the inductive-dynamic drive
Authors: Jankowski Piotr , Woloszyn Miroslaw
Published: November 2018

The article presents a new electromechanical model of inductive-dynamic drive. The model is implemented in two environments: Maxwell for analyzing electrodynamic phenomena including moving of the disc and Ansys which allows for stress analysis on the basis of the volume forces imported from Maxwell. Additionally, a model validation by comparing with the existing circumferential model was carried out.
Muscle Strength and Aerobic Capacity in Patients with CIDP One Year after Participation in an Exercise Trial
Authors: Markvardsen Lars K. , Carstens Anne-Kathrine R. , Knak Kirsten L. , Overgaard Kristian , Vissing John , Andersen Henning
Published: November 2018

Background:

We have previously shown that patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) improve muscle strength and aerobic capacity after resistance and aerobic exercise.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to determine if muscle strength and aerobic capacity are preserved one year after discontinuation of regular exercise.

Methods:

All patients in the previous exercise study were eligible for a one-year follow-up with measurement of combined isokinetic muscle strength (cIKS) by dynamometry and maximal oxygen consumption velocity (VO2-max). Data are presented as median (ranges).

Results:

Ten of 17 patients accepted to participate in the follow-up study. Following the exercise study six patients discontinued exercise and at one-year follow-up cIKS had decreased by –13.0 % (–25.8 to –2.9) ( p = 0.03) and VO2-max by –16.6 % (–18.8 to –12.6) ( p = 0.06). Four patients continued exercise (three with aerobic training and one with resistance training) and at one-year follow-up cIKS and VO2-max were preserved compared to the end of the exercise study (11.6 % (–8.9 to 32.1) ( p = 0.88) and –8.4 % (–34.5 to –2.2) ( p = 0.13), respectively).

Conclusions:

Continuation of aerobic and resistance exercise may preserve gains in muscle strength and aerobic capacity in patients with CIDP.
A fast iteration approach to undersampled cone-beam CT reconstruction
Authors: Zhu Yechen , Liu Yangchuan , Zhang Qi , Zhang Cishen , Gao Xin
Published: November 2018

BACKGROUND:

Due to large dimensional matrix multiplications, the existing iterative algorithms for cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) reconstruction often face problems of heavy computational workload and large volume of memory usage.

OBJECTIVE:

This study proposes and tests an iterative algorithm of 3DA-TVAL3 for fast reconstruction of CBCT images using undersampled measurement data and the reduced amount of computer memories.

METHODS:

In order to reduce computational workload and computer memories based on the sparsity of the CBCT measurement matrix, the proposed iterative algorithm applies elementwise scalar multiplications in the iterative computation to search for optimal solution. Through a number of tests on three different CT data sets with different number of projections, the reconstruction performance of the proposed algorithm is compared with that of two accelerated iterative algorithms and the conventional FDK algorithm.

RESULTS:

The visual and quantitative evaluations using the normalized mean square error, peak signal to noise ratio and structural similarity metrics demonstrated the faster computational time and the higher image quality of using the proposed 3DA-TVAL3 algorithm than using other conventional algorithms under comparison.

CONCLUSIONS:

The proposed 3DA-TVAL3 algorithm can perform efficient and fast computation of CBCT reconstruction using the reduced amount of computer memories.
STUDY ON PROFESSORS’ PERCEPTION ABOUT THE FACTORS OF DROPOUT AT AN INTEGRATED TECHNICAL BRAZILIAN SCHOOL
Authors: Veiga Cergio Roberto , Bergiante Nissia Carvalho Rosa
Published: November 2018

The high rate of school dropout is the subject of debate and educational public policies. The PNUD-2013 report reveals that Brazil, compared to the 100 countries with the highest Human Development Index, presents a rate of 24.3% related to dropping out of school, ranking 85th. Due to this reality, school dropout has become a phenomenon by several researchers. This study sought to observe the teachers' perception of 04 technical courses about the school dropout rate at a federal public-school system. We applied a qualitative and quantitative approach. In total, 12 coordinators / teachers of the courses were interviewed using data collection instrument. The results showed their current opinion about the occurrence of this phenomenon is that it is promoted as a function of the socioeconomic condition and cultural context in which the student is inserted. The data analysis indicates that the revitalization of the curriculum and the implementation of a school reinforcement system can effectively contribute to the mitigation of school dropout in the researched school.
ANÁLISE DA EFICIÊNCIA DAS EMPRESAS DE CERÂMICA VERMELHA DA REGIÃO DO CARAJÁS-PA
Authors: Soares dos Santos Fayla Fabiana , Gomes Sérgio Castro , Mota Negrão Keila Regina , Melo Américo Johny
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the efficiency of companies in the ceramic sector located in the region of Carajás / PA, based on Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), using as information base data collected from 21 local companies. For this, the SIAD v3 tool was used to determine the efficiency of the processes of these companies from three inputs and three outputs, as relevant criteria for analysis. The CCR and BCC models were applied to compare the results obtained in four groups: standard efficiency, boundary efficiency, composite efficiency and normalized composite efficiency. The results showed that only one of the companies presented efficiency in all four groups. The companies located in the municipality of Marabá present average efficiency above the companies located in Eldorado of Carajás.
Investigation of hexamethylenediamine elimination in the synthesis of polyhexamethylene guanidine
Authors: Ha Anh Cam , Phan Anh Nguyen Quynh , Nguyen Tri , Luu Loc Cam
Published: November 2018

Polyhexamethylene guanidine hydorocloride (PHMG-HCl), a positively charged polymer, is the outstanding antibacterial with wide spectrum of antibacterial and antifungal, capable killing bacteria at very low concentration, and extremely low toxic (level three in the tract and level four through the skin). However, the residual of medium toxic reactant hexamethylenediamine in the synthesized PHMG-HCl causes irritation to sensitive tissue areas. In this study the procedure for hexamethylediamine elimination in the synthesis of polyhexamethylene guanidine was studied and proposed. After the treatment the concentration of HMDA in PHMGHCl was reduced from 1.94 % to 0.42 % and the purified PHMG-HCl did not cause irritation and redness for rabbit’s eyes.
Chemical constituents of the wood of Mangifera camptosperma
Authors: Nguyen Hai Xuan , Le Trong , Pham Anh Thi Tu , Do Truong Van Nhat , Le Tho Huu , Nguyen Mai Thi Than
Published: November 2018

Mangifera camptosperma is a perennial tree that belongs to the family Anacardiaceae, which is distributed in Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar. In Vietnam, M. camptosperma is called as “Xoai bui”, and this plant is cultivated for its edible fruit. A triterpenoid, 12-ursene- 2α,3β-diol (1), and two steroids, stigmastane-3,6- dione (2) and ergosterol peroxide (3), together with two phenylpropanoids, coniferaldehyde (4) and 4-acetonyl-3,5-dimethoxy-p-quinol (5), were isolated from the wood of n-hexane extract of Mangifera camptosperma. Their chemical structures were ehecidated by spectroscopic methods as well as comparing with data in the literature. These compounds were isolated for the first time from this plant.
Получение положительного электрода на основе фосфата железа лития методом электроспиннинг
Authors: Капарова Б , Иткис Д , Ташенов А , Напольский Ф , Кривченко В , Ердаулетов М , Омарова Н
Published: November 2018

В связи с растущим энергопотреблением запас ископаемого топлива скаждым годом подходит к критической отметке. Более того, парниковый эффект и другиезагрязнители, производимые ископаемым топливом, привели к серьезным экологическимпроблемам, таким как глобальное потепление, загрязнение водного и воздушного бассейнов.Перечисленные проблемы наталкивают человечество на поиск более альтернативныхисточников энергии. Одним из таких решений является использование неиссякаемыхвозобновляемых источников энергии, таких как ветрогенераторы, гидроэлектростанции исолнечные батареи. Однако они зависят от погодных условий и времени суток и ихневозможно использовать в портативных устройствах. Остро стал вопрос изобретения такихустройств, которые способны аккумулировать энергию и выдавать ее при необходимости.Такими устройствами являются химические источники тока, которые преобразуют энергиюхимических реакций в электрическую. К тому же они легко применимы в портативныхустройствах. В настоящее время наиболее разработанными технологиями являются – литийионные батареи. Успешность работы данных батарей во многом определяется работой егоэлектродов. В настоящей работе представлен способ получения положительного электродаметодом электроформования на основе фосфата железа лития. Катодное покрытие,состоящее из нановолокон, достаточно высокопористое образование, способствующее лучшемупроникновению электролита вглубь электрода.
Gambaran Perilaku Jajan pada Siswa Kelas IV-V di SDN Ngadirejo 3 Kota Kediri
Authors: Ulilalbab Arya , Suprihartini Cucuk
Published: November 2018

Kesehatan dan gizi anak tidak terlepas dari konsumsi jajanan siswa di sekolah. Masih ada faktor yang belum menjadi prioritas siswa diantaranya higienitas diri, mutu gizi dan aspek keamanan makanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perilaku jajan siswa SD. Metode penelitian berupa deskriptif. Sampel penelitian yaitu siswa kelas IV-V SDN Ngadirejo 3 Kota Kediri. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 40 siswa. Data diperoleh dengan bantuan kuisioner. Data dianalisis menggunakan distribusi frekuensi. Sebanyak 85% siswa membeli jajanan di kantin dan terkadang membeli di luar pagar. Jajanan yang paling disukai yaitu pentol, es teh dan makaroni telur. Mayoritas siswa (72,5%) memilih jajanan karena rasanya enak. Sebanyak 50% siswa menyukai makanan yang berwarna coklat, 27,5% siswa yang lain menyukai warna merah. Sebanyak 87,5% siswa menyukai sedangkan 12,5% siswa tidak menyukai minuman sachet aneka rasa. Dalam hal higienitas diri, sebanyak 42,5% siswa selalu mencuci tangan, 30% sering, dan 27,5% siswa jarang mencuci tangan sebelum makan. Setelah mengetahui perilaku jajan siswa kelas IV-V di SDN Ngadirejo 3 Kota Kediri, maka selanjutnya perlu dilakukan edukasi gizi dan kesehatan. Hal ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan perilaku siswa dalam mengelola uang saku, cara milih serta mengkonsumsi jajanan sehat.
Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 at the Endometrium in Intramural Uterine Myoma with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Non Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.
Authors: Effendi K Yusuf
Published: November 2018

Bleeding that occurs in intramural myoma to date have not revealed the clear mechanism. Presumably, the decrease of progesteron and estrogen by the time of menstruation occurs (progesterone withdrawal) wil decrease the TIMP which inhibit the production and release of MMP. TIMP reduction will lead escalation of MMP expression. This study aims to analyze the expression of MMP-9 in intramural myoma. Crosssectional study involve two group of study, case and control (intramural uterine myoma women without heavy mestrual bleeding[HMB]), Endometrial biopsy were performed on both group, and the expression of MMP-9 were checked using immunohistochemistry. This study shows t-test analysis was performed on case group and MMP-9 was found to be significantly affecting the bleeding outcome (p = 0,003) with pravalence ratio of 1,047 (1,016 – 1,079) which indicate that MMP-9 increase 1,047 the risk of bleeding.
Influence of Fe Fe tablets to Increase Hemoglobin Levels of TB Patients in District of Seberang Ulu I Palembang City
Authors: Novita Emma , Pariyana Pariyana
Published: November 2018

People with active pulmonary TB are often macronutrient deficiencies, weight loss and decreased appetite. TB patients are susceptible to anemia, with Fe tablets given  is able to cure low TB hemoglobin levels. The method of this study was conducted with the design of Quasi Experimental study. The population was tuberculosis patients in Seberang Ulu I District, with 25 sample of positive TB patients. Samples were given Fe tablet for 90 days. The results of this study were given Fe tablet tablets that affected significant hemoglobin levels (P <0.002) between patients before was before and after tablets were given. The increment of hemoglobin levels of patients before and after the end of tablet given of TB patients was 1.16 g / dl. Suggestions that can be given is the need to be given Fe tablets in TB patients to improve nutritional status so that treatment can achieve optimal results.
Benign Tumor in Labia Minora
Authors: Putra Hadrians Kesuma , Anggraeni Asih , Rinaldi Andi , Moegni Fernandi
Published: November 2018

Vulva tumors are generally a rare disease encountered in gynecological clinical practice, especially at a young age. Vulvar tumors, more common in the labia major and rarely in the labia minor, clitoris, vestibulum, and posterior comicura. The most common vulvar benign tumors are fibroma, papilloma, lipoma, angioma, and others. A 39-year-old woman, at RSCM Urogynecology Jakarta clinic with chief complain mass or swelling in right labia minor. Size of mass increases in period of one year. Mass began to grow at 8 months of pregnancy. By 2014, patients have same mass in the right and left labia minor, and tumor excision has been performed. Conclusions of the specimens sent for pathological assessment are fibroepithelial papillomas. Gynecological and palpation examinations show 2 solid papilloma masses, in right labia minor, 8x4x2 cm and 3x2x2cm, painless, and firmly defined. In mons pubis area, skin looks coarse, thickened, hyperkeratotic. Speculum examination showed no abnormality. Patient diagnosed as a recurrent minor armored labia tumor. On December 5, 2017 an excision and reconstruction operation was conducted. Obtained pathological exam on December 20, 2017 with results stromal fibroepithelial polyps. Among all tumors in the vulva, tumors in labia minor appear less frequently. Biopsy should be performed for histologic examination to exclude malignant allegations. Furthermore, because of the location and size of the tumor, it can cause severe interference symptoms in the patient and therefore early diagnosis and treatment is essential.
Protect your self (building self-awareness in preventing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender among elementary school students through counseling)
Authors: Diniaty Amirah , Suhertina Suhertina
Published: November 2018

This research aims to highlight how to prevent LGBT cases that initially occur to primary school student since they are susceptible to be the victims of pedophilia. During this age, they still think concrete, so that they must get proper and correct understanding to protect themselves from LGBT cases. This was an action research by providing counseling services to children: group counseling and information services. The main issue was how to built the students’ awareness in protecting themselves when they interact to the foreigners. This research involved 15 five grade students of Islamic primary school in Pekanbaru and 30 fourth and third grade students of Public Elementry School in Bangkinang. The findings suggest that most students were interested in joining couceling sessions especially in discussing personal issues. The challenge is counselor  needs to provide natural, clear, and understandable information packed with concrete examples and interesting media.