bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risk Factors for Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Perkins Bruce A. , Bebu Ionut , de Boer Ian H. , Molitch Mark , Tamborlane William , Lorenzi Gayle , Herman William , White Neil H. , Pop-Busui Rodica , Paterson Andrew D. , Orchard Trevor , Cowie Catherine , Lachin John M. ,   on behalf of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) Research Group
Published: March 2019

OBJECTIVE

In type 1 diabetes (T1D), the course of microalbuminuria is unpredictable and timing of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) loss is uncertain. Thus, there is a need to identify the risk factors associated with the development of more advanced stages of kidney disease through large, long-term systematic analysis.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models assessed the association of baseline and time-dependent glycemic and nonglycemic risk factors for incident macroalbuminuria and reduced estimated GFR (eGFR; defined as <60 mL/min/1.73 m2) over a mean of 27 years in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) cohort.

RESULTS

Higher mean HbA1c (hazard ratio [HR] 1.969 per 1% higher level [95% CI 1.671–2.319]) and male sex (HR 2.767 [95% CI 1.951–3.923]) were the most significant factors independently associated with incident macroalbuminuria, whereas higher mean triglycerides, higher pulse, higher systolic blood pressure (BP), longer diabetes duration, higher current HbA1c, and lower mean weight had lower magnitude associations. For incident reduced eGFR, higher mean HbA1c (HR 1.952 per 1% higher level [95% CI 1.714–2.223]) followed by higher mean triglycerides, older age, and higher systolic BP were the most significant factors.

CONCLUSIONS

Although several risk factors associated with macroalbuminuria and reduced eGFR were identified, higher mean glycemic exposure was the strongest determinant of kidney disease among the modifiable risk factors. These findings may inform targeted clinical strategies for the frequency of screening, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease in T1D.
PERKEMBANGAN ARSITEKTUR VERNAKULAR ATONI; KASUS STUDI: KAWASAN ISTANA KERAJAAN AMARASI DI TEUNBAUN, KABUPATEN KUPANG
Authors: El Boru Jeky
Published: March 2019

Abstract: This research concerns about the development of vernacular Atonian architecture in an architecture and urban context. The samples were taken from some villages that are still applying Atonian architecture and still have been changed until now. The method used in data collecting are observation, interview, and from the literature sources. The analytical method used is qualitative description which is concern about any sources of research in vernacular Atonian culture. It is compared to the current condition of Atonian culture by using the categorization of cultural forms which were mentioned by Koentjaraningrat. This research aims is to find out the changes of architecture and urban context in the development of vernacular Atonian architecture, The result of this research is the changes on cultural forms which can be seen in three manifestation, that are the changes in idea (cultural system), activities, and artifacts as physical things in building and urban planning context.Keywords: development, architecture and urban, vernacular Atonian architectureAbstrak: Tulisan ini membahas mengenai perkembangan arsitektur vernakular Atoni dilihat dari sisi arsitektur dan kawasan. Kasus studi penelitian ini menekankan pada kawasan kampung yang masih mengunakan arsitektur Atoni dan juga yang telah mengalami perubahan. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan melihat berbagai sumber pustaka, sedangkan metode analisis yang diterapkan, yakni deskripsi kualitatif dengan melihat berbagai sumber penelitian kebudayaan vernakular Atoni yang kemudian dibandingkan dengan perubahan yang terjadi pada kebudayaan Atoni saat ini dengan mengacu pada kategorisasi wujud kebudayaan yang diungkapkan oleh Koentjaraningrat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui perubahan arsitektur dan kawasan dalam perkembangan arsitektur vernakular Atoni, dan hasil dari penelitian ini adalah perubahan kebudayaan dilihat dari tiga wujud yakni perubahan  pada tata cara, aktivitas, dan benda-benda berupa bangunan dan tata kawasan.Kata kunci: perkembangan, arsitektur dan kawasan, arsitektur vernakular Atoni
PEMANFAATAN MARKA JALAN UNTUK MENGATUR BATAS TERITORIAL PERILAKU PADA PASAR MINGGU PAGI (SUNDAY MORNING MARKET) UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA YOGYAKARTA (Studi Kasus : Jalan Olahraga Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta)
Authors: Ricardo David
Published: March 2019

Abstract: This Research is one of methods to figure out the benefits from the use of marking road. A special handling is needed to the violations of Marking Road especially for populated area that located on lack of attention area. Sunday morning market of University of Gadjah Mada has tight activities every Sunday morning and Olahraga street is the study sample that represent other streets. This research using qualitative methods by gathering data field and interview to obtain results such as site size, history, behavior setting, behavior mapping, and personal space. The use of marking road must be related to territorial division of activities such as function and activity that is happening.  Territory happened through a different process every its object.  There are two divisions of territory for Sunday Market Morning that are Primary Territory and Secondary Territory. Primary Territory includes kiosk traders, parking attendants, and visitors. On the other hand, Secondary territory is a space that is used together such as secondary road or the divisor road. After the division of territories is obtained then the data is analyzed to get some alternatives. The alternatives are compared to get the pattern of territories that can be arranged through the use of Marking Road.Keywords: Marking Road, Territorial, Sunday Morning Market of Gadjah Mada University    Abstrak: Penelitian ini merupakan salah satu cara untuk mengetahui manfaat dari penggunaan marka jalan. Pelanggaran terhadap marka jalan perlu penanganan khusus terutama daerah-daerah padat yang terdapat pada jalur jalan lingkungan yang kurang menjadi perhatian. Pasar Minggu Pagi (Sunday Morning Market) Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta termasuk memiliki kegiatan padat setiap minggu pagi dan jalan olahraga sebagai sampel penelitian mewakili jalan yang lain. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan mengumpulkan data lapangan dan wawancara sehingga mendapatkan data seperti ukuran site, sejarah, behavior setting, behavior mapping, dan personal space. Penggunaan marka jalan pasti berhubungan dengan pembagian batas teritori kegiatan seperti fungsi dan aktivitas yang terjadi. Teritori terjadi melalui proses yang berbeda-beda tiap objeknya. Pada Sunday Morning Market terdapat pembagian dua teritori yaitu primary territory dan secondary territory. Primary territory meliputi pedagang kios, pelaku parkir, dan pengunjung. Sedangkan secondary territory merupakan ruang yang dipakai bersama seperti jalan sekunder ataupun jalan pembagi. Setelah didapatkan pembagian teritorinya maka dianalisis dan mendapatkan beberapa alternatif. Alternatif tersebut dibandingkan sehingga mendapatkan pola teritori yang dapat diatur melalui penggunaan marka jalan.Kata kunci: Marka Jalan, Teritorial, Pasar Minggu Pagi Universitas Gadjah Mada
PERSEPSI PEMANFAATAN LAHAN FASILITAS UMUM DAN LAHAN TERBUKA SEBAGAI RUANG INTERAKSI ANTAR WARGA KOMPLEK PERUMAHAN KASUS STUDI : KOMPLEK PERUMAHAN PURI TIMOHO ASRI 2 DI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Herbudy Putra Alexander Dhea
Published: March 2019

Abstract: People’s perception in developing residental housing area could be different between one another. Their perception determine how life is going to be. This is a form of people’s response that driving people to make perception. This study aims to identify people’s perceptions about public spaces and unbuilt land as interaction space, created by residents. The method used is the observation of people’s behavior in utilizing open spaces and undeveloped land in Puri Timoho Asri 2 residential, in Yogyakarta. Interview was conducted  in order to gain an understanding of people’s perceptions of open spaces and undeveloped land. The analysis used theory of people’s perception of open public spaces and undeveloped land. The analysis used theory of perception processes. The results showed that perception of the interaction space was developed by people to improve social interaction activities.Keywords: interaction space, process of perception, residential open spaceAbstrak: Persepsi warga masyarakat dalam mengembangkan komplek perumahannya bisa berbeda antar perumahan yang satu dengan yang lainnya. Persepsi warga menentukan bagaimana kehidupan dalam perumahan tersebut nantinya. Hal ini merupakan bentuk tanggapan warga terhadap faktor-faktor pendorong warga untuk berpresepsi.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi persepsi mengenai pemanfaatan lahan fasum dan lahan yang belum terbangun sebagai ruang interaksi dalam komplek perumahan yang dilakukan secara swadaya oleh warga. Metode yang digunakan adalah obeservasi perilaku warga perumahan dalam memanfaatkan lahan terbuka fasilitas umum (fasum) dan lahan yang belum terbangun sebagai ruang interaksi warga di komplek Puri Timoho Asri 2, Yogyakarta,  dan wawancara dengan penghuni agar memperoleh pemahaman persepsi warga. Analisis dilakukan dengan menggunakan teori dari proses persepsi. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah mengetahui persepsi terhadap ruang interaksi yang di kembangkan oleh warga guna meningkatan kegiatan interaksi sosial.Kata Kunci : ruang interaksi, proses persepsi, lahan fasum perumahan
KAJIAN PENERAPAN ARSITEKTUR HIJAU PADA KANTOR PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN BOYOLALI; Fokus pada Nilai Embodied Energy Bangunan
Authors: Adi Alifiano Rezka
Published: March 2019

Abstract: Green architecture approach comes as a solution of solving the energy and environmental crises. Boyolali regency office became the research object by focusing on the value of embodied energy to determine and evaluate the energy consumed from the manufacturing of the material until the construction phase. This study uses a simulation method with modeling strategy at the masterplan area and the existing area to measure the embodied energy of the buildings. The results showed that the larger of the ground floor area, the greater of the embodied energy value of the building. In addition, a building which has more floors will save the value of the embodied energy compared to a one floor building with the same floor area. The existing condition showed the saving of the embodied energy value by 22.64% towards the masterplan because of its smaller total ground floor area. The impact of the floor area and floor number is used in determining the design recommendations by combining several buildings into one building to reduce the total floor area as well as to convert most buildings into two-story buildings. The simulation results from the proposed recommendation showed the efficiency of the embodied energy value, which is more optimal, by 21,76% towards the existing condition.Keywords: green architecture, embodied energy, office area, energy efficiencyAbstrak: Pendekatan arsitektur hijau hadir sebagai solusi dalam mengatasi permasalahan energi dan lingkungan. Kantor pemerintahan Boyolali dijadikan sebagai objek penelitian dengan berfokus pada nilai embodied energy untuk menentukan dan mengevaluasi energi yang digunakan dari proses pengolahan material bangunan hingga fase konstruksi bangunan. Penelitian menggunakan metode simulasi dengan strategi pemodelan pada masterplan kawasan serta kondisi eksisting kawasan untuk mengukur nilai embodied energy bangunan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semakin besar luas permukaan lantai bangunan, semakin besar nilai embodied energy pada bangunan tersebut. Selain itu, jumlah lantai yang lebih banyak akan menghemat nilai embodied energy jika dibandingkan dengan bangunan satu lantai dengan luas lantai dasar yang sama. Kondisi eksisting menunjukkan penghematan nilai embodied energy sebesar 22,64% terhadap masterplan karena memiliki luas total lantai dasar lebih kecil. Dampak dari luas lantai dasar dan jumlah lantai digunakan dalam menentukan rekomendasi desain dengan menggabungkan beberapa bangunan menjadi satu untuk mengurangi luasan total lantai dasar sekaligus menjadikan bangunan-bangunan yang ada menjadi gedung berlantai dua. Hasil simulasi dari rekomendasi yang diusulkan menunjukkan efisiensi nilai embodied energy yang lebih optimal sebesar 21,76% terhadap kondisi eksisting.Kata kunci: arsitektur hijau, embodied energy, kawasan perkantoran, efisiensi energi
PERANAN UNSUR-UNSUR RUANG TERBUKA PADA TINGKAT KENYAMANAN TERMAL OUTDOOR: ANTARA PERSEPSI DAN PENGETAHUAN
Authors: Binarti Floriberta , Kusuma Hanson E , Wonorahardjo Surjamanto , Triyadi Sugeng
Published: March 2019

Abstract: Surface morphology, surface material, greenery, anthropogenic heat and air pollutants are known as the elements that determine the thermal environment performance. These elements, hence, should determine the outdoor thermal comfort level. However, previous studies mentioned that the role of psychological adaptation in outdoor thermal comfort is greater than in the indoor. Therefore, exploring perceived elements, which determine the thermal environment, could enrich the perspective of a design approach of thermally comfortable open spaces. This study aims to explore the perceived elements of thermal environment, which contribute to the outdoor thermal comfort using open-ended questions of an online questionnaire. Several keywords obtained by the content analysis of 101 respondents’ answers affirm the role of the thermal environment elements in modifying the thermal environment. Tree or greenery, the most frequently appeared keyword, showed as the strongest perceived element. New keywords that significantly appeared; i.e. visual aspects, supporting facilities, and tranquility; indicate the importance of thermo-spatial perception approach in designing livable and thermally comfortable outdoor environment.Keywords: elements of thermal environment, outdoor thermal comfort, perception, psychological adaptation,Abstraksi: Morfologi permukaan, permukaan material, area hijau, panas antropogenik dan polutan udara diketahui sebagai elemen-elemen yang menentukan performansi lingkungan termal. Dengan demikian, elemen-elemen tersebut seharusnya menentukan tingkat kenyamanan termal outdoor. Namun, beberapa studi menyebutkan peranan adaptasi psikis pada kenyamanan termal outdoor yang lebih besar dibandingkan pada kenyamanan termal indoor. Oleh karenanya, eksplorasi elemen-elemen yang dipersepsikan menentukan lingkungan termal dapat memperkaya perspektif pendekatan studi ruang terbuka yang nyaman secara termal. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menggali elemen-elemen lingkungan termal yang dipersepsikan berperan pada kenyamanan termal outdoor dengan menggunakan pertanyaan-pertanyaan yang bersifat open-ended di dalam kuesioner online. Beberapa kata kunci yang dihasilkan oleh analisis konten dari 101 responden mengkonfirmasi peranan elemen-elemen lingkungan termal di dalam memodifikasi lingkungan termal. Pohon atau greenery, kata kunci yang paling sering muncul, menunjukkan sebagai elemen yang dipersepsikan paling kuat. Kata kunci baru yang muncul secara signifikan, yaitu: aspek visual, fasilitas penunjang, dan ketenangan; mengindikasikan pentingnya pendekatan persepsi termo-spasial di dalam merancang lingkungan outdoor yang hidup dan nyaman secara termal.Kata kunci: adaptasi psikis, kenyamanan termal outdoor, persepsi, unsur-unsur lingkungan termal
BENTUKAN MASSA DAN ARSITEKTUR PADA RUMAH LIMAS PALEMBANG HASYIM NING DENGAN PENDEKATAN AKULTURASI
Authors: Anggraeni Dhita Wahyu , Mustika Suzzana Winda Artha
Published: March 2019

Abstract: Architecture and cultural acculturation studies are important in cultural heritage buildings, as they have not yet been discussed in detail about the mass formation related to architectural character. The case was Hasyim Ning limas house in Palembang. The purpose of this research is to know the cultural mixing at Hasyim Ning limas house which has resulted in its unique architectural character. The methodology used is the acculturation approach which is the concept of local cultural meet with foreign culture in the case of residential architecture. The results of research are some changes and additions to limas house is the result of the process of cultural acculturation. The limas house Hasyim Ning has been changed and added. Changes occur in the column and some parts of the roof, as well as the use of building materials. Addition occurs on the back house because the room needs.Keywords: acculturation, limas house, historicityAbstrak: Kajian tentang arsitektur dan akulturasi budaya penting dilakukan pada bangunan cagar budaya, karena belum banyak dikupas secara detail tentang bentukan massa dan detil bangunan terkait karakter arsitektur. Kasus yang diangkat adalah rumah limas Hasyim Ning di Palembang. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengetahui dan mengkaji percampuran budaya pada rumah limas Hasyim Ning yang telah menghasilkan bentukan arsitektural unik. Metodologi yang digunakan adalah pendekatan akulturasi yang merupakan konsep perjumpaan kebudayaan lokal dengan kebudayaan asing pada kasus arsitektur rumah tinggal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, beberapa perubahan dan penambahan pada rumah limas merupakan hasil proses akulturasi budaya. Rumah limas Hasyim Ning telah diubah dan ditambah, terjadi pada penambahan ruang bagian belakang, kolom dan beberapa bagian atap, serta penggunaan bahan bangunan.Kata kunci: akulturasi, rumah limas, kesejarahan
PERAN ELEMEN ALAM PADA SEQUENCE RUANG IBADAH STUDI KASUS MASJID BAHRUL ULUM, TANGERANG SELATAN
Authors: Hendola Feby , Safitri Ratna , Purisari Rahma
Published: March 2019

Abstract: Sacred places are often characterized by architectural elements and arrangement of certain landscapes to form a different impression from the surroundings. Architecture is able to form space symbolically sacred through the arrangement that directs the congregation in worship. The natural elements in the landscape have an important function in forming the beauty that reminds human relations with the universe. Writing shows an understanding of the relationship between elements of nature (land, water, air, and light) with elements of architectural design in a place of worship. The case is Masjid Bahrul Ulum (MBU) in South Tangerang. MBU has a beautiful landscape, which supports the atmosphere from outside to inside the building. The researcher analyzed the role of natural elements in worship activities which were felt starting from the entrance of the mosque, the courtyard, the terrace, the place of ablution to the main worship hall. The search results show, the role of significant natural elements in the worship space sequence becomes a symbol as well as forming an atmosphere.Keywords: religious architecture, landscapes, mosques, prayer rooms, sacred.Abstrak: Tempat sakral sering ditandai dengan elemen arsitektur dan penataan lanskap tertentu hingga membentuk kesan yang berbeda dengan sekitarnya. Arsitektur mampu membentuk ruang menjadi sakral, secara simbolik melalui penataan yang mengarahkan jemaah dalam beribadah. Elemen-elemen alam pada lanskap memiliki fungsi penting dalam membentuk keasrian yang mengingatkan hubungan manusia dengan semesta. Tulisan ini merupakan upaya memahami keterkaitan antara elemen alam—tanah, air, udara, dan cahaya—dengan elemen perancangan arsitektur pada tempat ibadah yang mengarahkan umat dalam beribadah. Kasus peneliti adalah Masjid Bahrul Ulum (MBU) di Tangerang Selatan. MBU memiliki lanskap yang asri, sehingga mendukung suasana tentram hingga ke dalam bangunan. Peneliti menganalisis peran elemen alam dalam kegiatan peribadatan yang dirasakan mulai dari masuk lingkungan masjid, pelataran, teras, tempat wudu hingga ruang peribadatan utama. Hasil penelusuran menunjukkan, peran elemen alam dalam sequence ruang ibadah menjadi simbol sekaligus pembentuk suasana.Kata Kunci: arsitektur religius, lanskap, masjid, ruang ibadah, sakral.
Reliability analysis of selected I&HAS structures
Authors: Łukasiak Jarosław , Rosiński Adam
Published: March 2019

Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems (I&HAS for short) can be classified as belonging to the group of electronic security systems. They are currently installed in many special-purpose objects. The variety of available control panels and their many possible configurations causes designers to develop I&HAS projects that take into account various reliability structures. The article presents issues that concern the reliability analysis of intrusion and hold-up alarm systems.
The use of artificial intelligence to model the geometric state of the surface after EDM machining of tool steels
Authors: Nieciąg Halina , Kudelski Rafał , Zagórski Krzysztof
Published: March 2019

The article presents the application of artificial intelligence methods in the form of artificial neural networks (SSN) for modeling the geometrical state of a product shaped in the EDM process. The SSN with different architecture and different learning algorithms were implemented. The models' quality and their effectiveness in predicting some geometrical features of tool steel products were examined.
Analysis of constructional, technological and operational errors isothermal and refrigerated bodies
Authors: Rochatka Tomasz
Published: March 2019

The article presents problems related to the design, construction and operation of isothermal and refrigeration bodies. The structure, materials and technology of modern isothermal and cooling bodies are discussed. Numerous examples of causes of structural errors made by designers, technological mistakes made by employees during the manufacturing process and exploitation made by users of isothermal and refrigeration bodies are discussed. Mistakes made at various stages of the production process or use result in an increase in heat losses of the refrigeration bodies, increase in the refrigeration unit operating costs (fuel and service), increase in CO2 and NOx emissions to the atmosphere, deterioration of the transported food and other products. The effects of mistakes made - an increase in heat loss - can be quantitatively and qualitatively tested. To illustrate the effects of errors made at various stages of production and use, the example thermal imaging material of constructional, technological and operating heat bridges [1], [2] was quoted.
Influence of drivers’ driving style on the uncertainty of measurements of exhaust emissions on a chassis dynamometer
Authors: Szczotka Andrzej , Puchałka Bartosz , Bielaczyc Piotr
Published: March 2019

Exhaust emission measurements on the chassis dynamometer are one of the most important and most complex tests which are performed on vehicles driven by combustion engines. This paper de-scribes in detail one of the most important factor affecting on the final results of the exhaust emission: the impact of the drivers’ driving style..
Perspectives of using autonomous vehicles in road transport in Poland
Authors: Neumann Tomasz
Published: March 2019

The paper presents the characteristics and classification of autonomous vehicles, detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of using this technology on Polish roads.
Concept of logistics services for the city centre of Krakow using an integrated tram and bicycle system
Authors: Aleksandrowicz Jan , Starczewski Jakub
Published: March 2019

The article discusses the topic of hybrid system of supplies to historical city centres with the use of ecological means of transport: bicycles and trams. The paper presents the current problems of urban logistics in historical urban areas on the example of the city of Krakow. On the basis of previous works, a concept of servicing the strict city centre of Krakow with the use of an integrated tram and bicycle system was developed and presented in the article. The work was summarized with conclusions and a plan of further research.
Interactive monitoring and assessment of knowledge based on an adaptive learning system
Authors: Dzhuguryan Lyudmyla
Published: March 2019

The article deals with the problems, disadvantages and advantages of using adaptive learning systems in interactive monitoring and assessment of knowledge. Methodical and technical aspects of interactive monitoring and assessment of knowledge based on the adaptive learning system are defined. The schemes of the algorithms based on which the learning process with simultaneous interactive monitoring and assessment of knowledge is realized is offered. Recommendations on the use of software products for the implementation of interactive monitoring and assessment of knowledge based on an adaptive learning system are proposed.
Specific approach to select of freight elevators for multi-floor manufacturing
Authors: Dzhuguryan Tygran , Jóźwiak Zofia
Published: March 2019

The application of multi-floor cellular manufacturing in huge cities is related to the rational use of urban areas and the solution of traffic problems. The select of freight elevators is a vital part of decision process in the multi-floor manufacturing which allows the enterprise to select equipment considering technical, economic, environmental, social and other factors. This paper presents the specific approach to the selection of freight elevators for the multi-floor cellular manufacturing. A model for freight elevators selection is proposed considering the manufacturing performance, the carrying capacity of vertical transport system, and the number of floors of cellular manufacturing.
ANALISIS HUBUNGAN ANTARA MOTIVASI BELAJAR DENGAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 3 ALLAKUANG KECAMATAN MARITENGNGAE KABUPATEN SIDENRENG RAPPANG
Authors: Damis Damis , Muhajis Muhajis
Published: March 2019

Abstract: This study aims to find out and analyze the relationship between learning motivation and student learning outcomes at State Elementary School 3 Allakuang, Maritengngae District, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This research is quantitative research by distributing questionnaires to 44 students. This study used a simple linear regression analysis method to determine the effect of learning motivation on student learning achievement, and correlation coefficient to measure the relationship between one variable and another variable. The results showed that motivation had a significant influence on student learning achievement and there was a positive relationship between learning motivation towards student learning outcomes, but the relationship was weak because the results of the discussion showed a relationship between learning motivation and student learning outcomes of 0.10 or 10%.
Prognostic value of dyslipidemia for sick dogs hospitalized in the intensive care unit of a veterinary teaching hospital
Authors: Viall Austin K. , McNamee Amanda L. , Olsen Lisa E. , Deitz Krysta L. , Hostetter Shannon J.
Published: March 2019

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the lipidemia status and serum concentrations of cholesterol and triglycerides of dogs when initially examined for hospitalization in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a veterinary teaching hospital and to determine whether these variables were predictive of survival to hospital discharge.

DESIGN Retrospective cohort study.

ANIMALS 549 client-owned sick (n = 398) and healthy (151) dogs.

PROCEDURES Medical records of sick dogs hospitalized in the ICU at a veterinary teaching hospital between January 1, 2012, and September 30, 2015, and of healthy dogs evaluated at the teaching hospital during the same time frame were reviewed. Data collection included signalment, results of initial physical and clinicopathologic examinations, treatments, diagnosis, and survival to hospital discharge. Lipidemia status and serum concentrations of cholesterol and triglycerides were compared between healthy and sick dogs and between sick dogs that did and did not survive to hospital discharge. Regression analysis was performed to determine whether these variables were predictive of survival to hospital discharge in dogs.

RESULTS Factors associated with increased odds of sick dogs not surviving to hospital discharge were hypocholesterolemia (OR, 1.87; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04 to 3.34), hypertriglyceridemia (OR, 3.20; 95% CI, 2.00 to 5.13), and concurrent hypocholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia (OR, 55.7; 95% CI, 3.2 to 959.6) at the time of initial evaluation.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results indicated that hypocholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, alone or in combination, at initial examination were negative prognostic indicators for survival of dogs hospitalized in the ICU and that these conditions were easily identified with routine serum clinicopathologic analyses. (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2019;254:699–709)
Pulmonary artery banding in a cat with a perimembranous ventricular septal defect and left-sided congestive heart failure
Authors: Cichocki Brandy N. , Dugat Danielle R. , Baumwart Ryan D.
Published: March 2019

CASE DESCRIPTION A 6-month-old sexually intact male domestic shorthair cat was referred for evaluation of a heart murmur and ventricular septal defect (VSD).

CLINICAL FINDINGS Physical examination revealed a grade 5/6 right apical systolic heart murmur. Findings on thoracic radiography were consistent with moderate right and left ventricular enlargement, left atrial enlargement, and enlargement of the pulmonary arteries and veins; an interstitial pulmonary pattern was also evident. Echocardiography revealed a perimembranous VSD with left-to-right shunting combined with trace mitral valve regurgitation. The cat later developed a dry cough, the intensity of the heart murmur increased to grade 6/6, and signs of left-sided congestive heart failure developed.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Medical treatment included enalapril maleate and furosemide. When the cat's condition worsened despite medical treatment, palliative pulmonary artery banding was performed. During surgery, blood pressure in the pulmonary artery was measured with a pulmonary artery catheter, and pulmonary artery banding was successfully achieved with a polytetrafluoroethylene band and hemoclips. The pulmonary-to-systemic blood flow ratio was reduced from 3 to 1.5, and signs of congestive heart failure resolved within 2 weeks after surgery.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE Findings suggested that cats with a VSD and pulmonary-to-systemic flow ratio > 3 or with congestive heart failure attributable to a VSD could be considered candidates for palliative pulmonary artery banding to alleviate clinical signs. However, further investigation into long-term prognosis with objective outcome measurements and with multiple cases is needed. (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2019;254:723–727)
On real valued ω-continuous functions
Authors: Carpintero C. , Rajesh N. , Rosas E.
Published: March 2019

The aim of this paper is to introduce and study upper and lower ω-continuous functions. Some characterizations and several properties concerning upper (resp. lower) ω-continuous functions are obtained.
Analysis of scopoletin and mangiferin in botanicals and formulations of Shankhpushpi by HPLC
Authors: Nahata Alok , Sethiya Neeraj K. , Jain Neha , Dixit Vinod Kumar
Published: March 2019

Introduction: Shankhpushpi has been widely used in traditional Indian systems of medicine as a brain and memory boosting tonic. There are a variety of botanicals reported to be used as sources of Shankhpushpi in various parts of India. For instance, Canscora decussata Schult, Clitorea ternatea Linn., Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy. and Evolvulus alsinoides Linn. are most commonly used as sources of Shankhpushpi by practitioners of Ayurveda in different parts of the country.

Objective: When it comes to using Shankhpushpi in herbal formulations, qualitative and quantitative analysis of the correct botanicals in the formulation decides its pharmacological effectiveness. Scopoletin and mangiferin are proven bioactive markers identified in Shankhpushpi botanicals in our previous studies. Hence the study is aimed at providing a simple analytical method for the identification of the correct variety of Shankhpushpi using proven markers.

Methods: In this study, a High Performance Liquid Chromatographic (HPLC) method has been developed for the estimation of scopoletin and mangiferin levels in four botanicals of Shankhpushpi and their marketed formulations.

Result: A simple analytical method was developed which proved to be very crucial in estimating concentrations of mangiferin and scopoletin in various test samples. This method can be used to identify the correct botanicals of Shankhpushpi present in any Ayurvedic formulation or raw material or processed powder by evaluating the content of scopoletin or mangiferin as markers.

Conclusion: The developed HPLC method is a quick and reliable method for the quantitative monitoring of mangiferin and scopoletin in herbal extracts and marketed formulations of Shankhpushpi.
Water quality and microbial contamination status of groundwater in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka
Authors: Mahagamage M.G.Y.L. , Manage Pavithrani S. , Manage Pathmalal M.
Published: March 2019

In Sri Lanka, among 2588 Salmonella positive cases, the highest incidences were recorded from Jaffna peninsula during 2005 to 2013. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the microbiological and chemical contamination status of groundwater (40 well water) sources in Jaffna during November 2016. The total coliform, E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. along with some physico-chemical parameters of groundwater were studied. The results revealed that entire peninsula was contaminated with total coliform and E. coli bacteria and the parameters recorded were not within the WHO and SLS (Sri Lanka Standards) drinking water quality standards. 38% of sampling locations were positive for Salmonella spp. and among them six sampling locations were being used for drinking purposes. The results of the study correlates with the statistics of typhoid cases recorded in Jaffna. Results of the study also revealed that around 80% of wells were not within the values specified in guidelines of the SLS for drinking water quality on electrical conductivity. Further, 15% of wells recorded greater than 10 mgꞏdm–3 nitrate, which is still below the SLS drinking water standards (45 mgꞏdm–3). According to the water quality data, PCA analysis showed that Jaffna town, Nallur, Tellippalai and Kopay DS divisions has similar characteristics for water quality.
Synthesis and characterization of high-efficiency low-cost solar cell thin film
Authors: Immanuel W. Christopher , Deborrah S. Paul Mary , Inbanathan S.S.R. , Sree D. Nithyaa
Published: March 2019

Polycrystalline chalcogenide semiconductors play a vital role in solar cell applications due to their outstanding electrical and optical properties. Among the chalcogenide semi-conductors, CdZnS is one kind of such important material for applications in various modern solid state devices such as solar cells, light emitting diode, detector etc. Due to their applications in numerous electro-optic devices, group II-VI semiconductors have been studied extensively. In recent years, major attention has been given to the study of electrical and optical properties of CdZnS thin films. In this work, Cd1−xZnxS thin films were prepared by chemical bath deposition technique. Phase purity and surface morphology properties were analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies. Chemical composition was studied using energy dispersive spectrophotometry (EDS). Optical band gap property was investigated using UV-Spectroscopy. Electrical conductivity studies were performed by two probe method and thermoelectric power setup (TEP) to determine the type of the material. This work reports the effect of Zn on structural, electrical, microstructural and optical properties of these films.
Design and simulation of a multienergy gamma ray absorptiometry system for multiphase flow metering with accurate void fraction and water-liquid ratio approximation
Authors: Khayat Omid , Afarideh Hossein
Published: March 2019

Multiphase flow meters are used to measure the water-liquid ratio (WLR) and void fraction in a multiphase fluid stream pipeline. In the present study, a system of multiphase flow measurement has been designed by application of three thallium-doped sodium iodide scintillators and a radioactive source of 133Ba simulated by Monte Carlo N-particle (MCNP) transport code. In order to capture radiations passing across the pipe, two direct detectors have been installed on opposite sides of the radioactive source. Another detector has been placed perpendicular to the transmission beam emitted from the 133Ba source to receive radiations scattered from the fluid flow. Simulation was done by the MCNP code for different volumetric fractions of water, oil, and gas phases for two types of flow regimes, namely, homogeneous and annular; training and validation data have been provided for the artificial neural network (ANN) to develop a computation model for pattern recognition. Depending on applications of the neural system, several structures of ANNs are used in the current paper to model the flow measurement relations, while the detector outputs are considered as the input parameters of the neural networks. The first, second, and third structures benefit from two, three, and five multilayer perceptron neural networks, respectively. Increasing the number of ANNs makes the system more complicated and decreases the available data; however, it increases the accuracy of estimation of WLR and gas void fraction. According to the results, the maximum relative difference was observed in the scattering detector. It was clear that transmission detectors would demonstrate the difference between the flow regimes as well. It is necessary to note that the error calculated by the MCNP simulator is <0.5% for the direct detectors (TR1 and TR2). Due to the difference between the data of the two flow regimes and the errors of data in the simulation codes of the MCNP, it was possible to separate these flow regimes. The effect of changing WLR on the efficiency for a constant void fraction confirms a considerable variance in the results of annular and homogeneous flows occurring in the scattering detector. There is a similar trend for the void fraction; hence, one can easily distinguish changes in efficiency due to the WLR. Analysis of the simulation results revealed that in the proposed structure of the multiphase flow meter and the computation model used for simulation, the two flow regimes are simply distinguishable.
Detection and molecular analysis of three exotic auger beetles of the genus Sinoxylon Duftschmid, 1825 (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) intercepted in Italy
Authors: Boriani Marco , Taddei Andrea , Bazzoli Marco , Michelotti Serena
Published: March 2019

Three exotic bostrichid beetle species – Sinoxylon anale, S. indicum and S. sudanicum – were simultaneously detected in Italy from wood packaging material declared compliant with the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) and originating from India. These taxa were identified through morphological characters and sequences of COX1 gene were obtained. This case study was analysed and the findings support the need to implement adequate wood requirements according to IPPC/FAO standards.
Aegialiinae Laporte, 1840 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) of Poland
Authors: Minkina Łukasz , Nowak Cezary , Pacuk BartŁomiej , Marczak Dawid , Rutkowski Tomasz , Konwerski Szymon , Matusiak Andrzej , Byk Adam
Published: March 2019

Data on the distribution of Aegialiinae in Poland are summarized, and some new records are added. Photographs of all the species occurring in Poland and an identification key to them are provided, along with some fresh aspects of their biology. The aedeagus and epipharynx of all species present in Poland are illustrated photographically for the first time.
First record of a larva of the dipteran genus Aphrosylus Haliday, 1851 (Dolichopodidae) from the Egyptian Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Abdelsalam Khaled Mahmoud
Published: March 2019

The present investigation is the first to provide systematic information about marine dipteran larvae of the genus Aphrosylus Haliday, 1851 (Dolichopodidae), collected from the Egyptian Mediterranean Sea. During May 2017, fouling samples were scraped from natural coastal rocks in the Abu Qir area, east of Alexandria city, Egypt. Only two larvae of Aphrosylus sp. were recorded. This is a new record for the Egyptian Mediterranean Sea fauna. A concise description supplied with drawings, habitat, and distribution of the recorded genus is provided.
Compatibility of granulometric groups determined based on standard BN-78/9180-11 and granulometric groups according to PTG 2008 and USDA texture classes
Authors: Stępień Michał , Bodecka Elżbieta , Gozdowski Dariusz , Wijata Magdalena , Groszyk Joanna , Studnicki Marcin , Sobczyński Grzegorz , Rozbicki Jan , Samborski Stanisław
Published: March 2019

Two groups of soil texture classification, differing in limit diameters for particular soil fractions, are used in Poland. The older groups of classifications consider soil particles as < 1 mm and divide them into sand (1.0–0.1 mm), silt (0.1–0.02 mm) and fine or flowable particles (< 0.02 mm). These classifications are used, in a version which originated in 1956 and here denominated as PTG/Musierowicz 1956 in land quality assessment and elaboration of soil agricultural maps. Newer versions of these classifications – professional standard BN-78/9180-11 (1978) and division of soils in agronomic categories described in 1986 – are used in fertilizer recommendations and in agricultural drought monitoring. According to the new soil texture classification PTG 2008, the upper diameter limit for soil particles is 2 mm and these parts are divided into sand (2.0–0.05 mm), silt (0.05–0.002 mm) and clay (<0.002 mm). This classification is compatible with soil texture classification elaborated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and most frequently applied worldwide. In this paper, the results of analyses of 1087 soil samples representing almost all granulometric groups existing in older and newer Polish soil texture classifications were considered. On the base of the current and earlier studies, the table with probability of occurrence of granulometric group PTG 2008 or texture class USDA for particular granulometric groups BN-78/9180-11 was prepared. For majority of granulometric groups (pl, ps, psp, pgl, pgmp, gp, gpp, gl, glp, gc, gcp, ip, płi) determined on the base of BN-78/9180-11, it is possible to determine their granulometric group/texture class according to PTG 2008/USDA correctly and, frequently, unambiguously. For granulometric groups pglp, pgm, gs, gsp i and płg it is possible to propose with great probability more than one equivalent according to PTG 2008/USDA, and in other cases more studies are recommended.
End-To-End Throughput for Vanet With and Without Cloud Effect
Authors: Minihi Raghda Nazar , AlSabbagh Haider M. , Al-Rizzo Hussain , Al-Omary Alauddin
Published: March 2019

Vehicle Ad-hoc network (VANET) have sensing nodes moving with different speeds. The vehicular cloud is a group of vehicles communicating with each other to share the resources provided from the central cloud. The end-to-end throughput for multi-hop wireless network is analysed in this paper using a set of non-linear equations. The interference due to the hidden nodes and the neighbouring nodes is considered into computing the end-to-end throughput. The contention graph is used to clarify the connection among the nodes into the network to find the capacity of the individual links to facilitate estimating the end-to-end throughput. Effect of the cloud on the end-to-end throughput is also illustrated in this paper. The results show that the throughput with employing cloud is lower than that without using the cloud.
The Populist Political Parties and their Overthrow in the Prevalent Order
Authors: Negreponi-Delivanis Maria
Published: March 2019

The world is entering a new international economic order, with clearly different characteristics to the previous one. Apart from the fundamental rotation (every 40-50 years) between the regimes of free trade and protectionism, the decisive difference is the rapid rise of populist parties that are gradually displacing traditional political parties and traditional governments in Europe and the world. This development is the angry response of the victims of globalization, which has created many losers and few winners. Despite some differences among these new political parties, depending on whether they belong to the right or left, they all share certain basic choices, such as closed borders, the return of nationalism, the need for state intervention in the economy, a more equitable distribution of wealth, the demonstration of hostility to elitism and the status quo, the limitation of unregulated stock market economy, the greater emphasis on domestic production and consumption than exports. This status change is important not only from the point of view of mutating from liberal to illiberal democracy, but also from the point of view of the radical economic changes expected at the international and national levels. The main question, which at present cannot be answered, is whether life on the planet Earth will be better or worse as a result of these fundamental changes that penetrate our everyday life.
Aspects of Innovation and Technology Transfer in Romania
Authors: Stanciu Silvius
Published: March 2019

Technological information, knowledge transfer, research and innovation are factors of success in the contemporary economy. Romania is on the last place in Europe in terms of innovation, and the Romanian regions occupy the last positions the picture of the European innovation at the regional level. The paper presents a presentation of the situation of the innovation in Romania, with aspects concerning the need for innovation of SMEs. Domestic companies need innovation to cope with the European and international competition. The collaboration with the university/research institutes and the patent/license acquisition have a low share, showing the lack of technology transfer and of certain partnerships between the business environment and the research area.

The establishment of networks specialized in technological transfer, with government support, can be a solution for the sustainable growth of the national economy.
Managerial Accounting - an Essential Component of the Information System
Authors: Andrei Gheorghe , Gâlmeanu Raluca , Radu Florin
Published: March 2019

Accounting it’s an important component of the economic information system. E. Horomnea believes that through specific means and procedures, accounting provides: clarifications of the past and the present of the economic entities, pertinent analyzes that are directed to the market; provides guidance on the strategic future; provides motivations and solutions for the decisions made. This article will analyze the evolution of managerial accounting from traditional costing to the new guidelines, when the issue of creating added value and managing third parties needs represents the future of any information system. After 1987 there are continuous changes and concerns, not only at Romanian level but at world wide scale.