bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Low-cost embedded system for optical imaging of intrinsic signals
Authors: Guevara E. , Miranda-Morales M. , Hernández-Vidales K. , Atzori M. , González F.J.
Published: November 2019

This paper describes the proof-of-concept evaluation of a low-cost imaging system for obtaining functional connectivity maps of in vivo murine models. This non-contact system is based on the Raspberry Pi 3 and its V2 camera and offers a method for obtaining resting-state images of brain activity without the use of extrinsic contrast agents. The system was fully characterized in terms of dark signal, linearity, sensor noise resolution and spatial frequency response. One mouse was observed in vivo and functional connectivity maps were obtained by combining resting-state analysis and optical intrinsic signals imaging. Intra-mouse variations in functional connectivity remain consistent across multiple imaging sessions. In principle, inexpensive optical imaging of intrinsic signals allows the study of the mechanisms underlying human brain disorders in well-controlled murine models.
Preparation, optical characterization and stability of gold nanoparticles by facile methods
Authors: González V. , Kharisov B. , Gómez I.
Published: November 2019

The influence of synthesis method, cycles quantity and sonication time in the gold nanoparticles size and plasmon resonance were analyzed to establish the synthesis with smaller nanoparticle size and higher absorbance. Gold nanoparticles were analyzed by UV-Vis spectrophotometry, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and surface electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that the nanoparticles obtained by microwave have bigger size but higher absorption. These nanoparticles were analyzed one year after its synthesis and it was found that the plasmon resonance signal remains almost unchanged. Finally, two equation were derived from the analyzes for estimate molar extinction coefficient, molar concentration and nanoparticle average diameter.
Actualización en el Síndrome de Guillain-Barré
Authors: Phillips Morales Óscar
Published: November 2019

El Síndrome de Guillain-Barre (SGB) es una de las neuropatías periféricas más frecuentes en el mundo, la cual tiene como desencadenantes más comunes la infección por Campylobacter jejuni y algunas inmunizaciones; asimismo, se ha podido determinar una respuesta inmune mediada por anticuerpos, activación del complemento y reclutamiento de macrófagos contra los axones de las células nerviosas o las vainas de mielina de las neuronas periféricas. Según los criterios clínicos para diagnosticar SGB se requiere la presencia de debilidad progresiva en extremidades, así como arreflexia; adicionalmente, se valora la evolución de los síntomas de 2 a 4 semanas, la presencia de síntomas sensitivos, autonómicos y de pares craneales, debilidad facial bilateral, hallazgos electrodiagnósticos, disociación albuminocitológica y recuperación progresiva de los síntomas. El tratamiento sigue basándose en la administración de gammaglobulina intravenosa y en la plasmaféresis.
Análise dos erros dos alunos no ensino de leitura e escrita
Authors: Alvarez Maria Fernanda Cazo , Almeida-Verdu Ana Claudia Moreira
Published: November 2019

Objetivos:

Esse trabalho pretendeu analisar as respostas de ler e escrever, a modificação e os tipos de erros apresentados por alunos de uma sala de recursos durante a exposição a um currículo de ensino de leitura e escrita sistematizado e informatizado.

Metodologia:

Foram analisados dados de nove alunos expostos ao programa. As respostas identificadas como incorretas foram categorizadas de acordo com a literatura e calculada sua frequência de ocorrência ao longo das unidades do programa.

Resultados:

Os resultados demonstraram diminuição das respostas incorretas, principalmente aquelas sem correspondência com a resposta alvo, mais presentes no pré-teste de unidade, e aumento da ocorrência de respostas com maior correspondência com a palavra alvo, mais presentes no pós-testes.

Conclusões:

Ao final do programa as respostas dos participantes passaram a ter mais correspondência com a palavra alvo, mesmo para aquelas palavras não ensinadas diretamente, demonstrando a efetividade do programa no ensino de leitura recombinativa.
PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAMS GAME TOURNAMENT BERBANTUAN MEDIA TEKA-TEKI SILANG TERHADAP MOTIVASI SISWA PADA MATERI KOLOID
Authors: Safitri Selviana , Kurniawan Rizmahardian A , Fadhilah Raudhatul
Published: November 2019

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh  pembelajaran kooperatif tipe teams game tournament  berbantuan media teka-teki silang terhadap motivasi belajar siswa pada materi Koloid. Penelitian menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan rancangan penelitian nonequivalent control group design. Populasi penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI IPA yang berjumlah 120 siswa. Sampel penelitian yaitu siswa kelas XI IPA 1 dan XI IPA 3 yang berjumlah 80 siswa menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan komunikasi langsung dan observasi langsung. Alat pengumpul data menggunakan panduan wawancara dan pedoman observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe teams game tournament berpengaruh terhadap motivasi siswa sebesar 96,64%; (2) Terdapat perbedaan motivasi belajar siswa yang diajarkan dengan teams game tournament berbantuan media teka-teki silang dan metode ceramah pada materi Koloid; dan (3) Nilai effect size motivasi siswa sebesar 1,83.

Kata Kunci:  teams game tournament, motivasi siswa, teka-teki silang.
MODEL ALGORITMA RESILIENT BACKPROPAGATION DALAM MEMPREDIKSI EKSPOR BIJIH COKLAT MENURUT NEGARA TUJUAN UTAMA DALAM MENDORONG LAJU PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI
Authors: Neno Sundari Retno Andani , Rafiqa Rafiqa Dewi , Lihun Solikhun
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this study predicts the export of brown ore according to the country the main objective in driving the pace of economic growth. Cocoa beans including plantation products are exported and are very profitable for Indonesia. However, the quality of cocoa beans exported by Indonesia is known to be low. The low quality of Indonesian cocoa is due to several reasons, including rare Indonesian cocoa beans which are fermented first. Indonesia is an exporter of cocoa beans. The government must be able to predict brown ore exports in the future so that the government can take steps or policies on how to make reliable strategies in an effort to increase the export of brown ore in the future. Backpropagation is one of the ANN models that has the ability to get a balance between the ability of the network to recognize patterns used during training and the ability of the network to respond correctly to input patterns that are similar (but not the same) to the patterns used during training. After a training experiment and testing of architectural models 12-4-1, 12-8-1, 8-12-1, and 8-16-1, the best architectural model was 12-12-1 with 100% accuracy.
Chiari malformation and syringomyelia
Authors: Holly Langston T. , Batzdorf Ulrich
Published: November 2019

Chiari malformation was first described over a century ago, and consists of posterior fossa anomalies that generally share the feature of cerebellar tonsillar descent through the foramen magnum. Our understanding of this disorder was initially based on autopsy studies, and has been greatly enhanced by the advent of MRI. The surgical management of Chiari anomalies has also evolved in a parallel fashion. Although the exact surgical technique varies among individual surgeons, the goals of surgery remain constant and consist of relieving brainstem compression and cranial nerve distortion, restoring the normal flow of CSF across the foramen magnum, and reducing the size of any associated syrinx cavity. Syrinx cavities are most commonly associated with Chiari anomalies, yet primary spinal syringomyelia (PSS) can be caused by traumatic, infectious, degenerative, and other etiologies that cause at least a partial CSF flow obstruction in the spinal subarachnoid space. As with syringomyelia associated with Chiari anomalies, the main goal of PSS surgery is to reestablish CSF flow across the area of obstruction. In addition to MRI, myelography with CT can be very helpful in the evaluation and management of these patients by identifying focal regions of CSF obstruction that may be amenable to surgical intervention. Future directions for the treatment of Chiari anomalies and syringomyelia include the application of advanced imaging techniques, more widespread use of genetic evaluation, large-scale outcome studies, and the further refinement of surgical technique.
Characteristics of traumatic brain injury during Operation Enduring Freedom–Afghanistan: a retrospective case series
Authors: Patel Parantap , Taylor Davis , Park Min S.
Published: November 2019

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among members of the armed services. Injuries sustained in the battlefield are subject to different mechanisms than those sustained in civilian life, particularly blast and high-velocity injury. Due to the unique nature of these injuries and the challenges associated with battlefield medicine, surgical interventions play a key role in acute management of TBI. However, the burden of chronic disease posed by TBI is poorly understood and difficult to investigate, especially in the military setting. The authors report the case logs of a United States Navy neurosurgeon, detailing the acute management and outcomes of 156 patients sustaining TBI between November 2010 and May 2011 during the war in Afghanistan. By demographics, more than half of the patients treated were local nationals. By mechanism of injury, blunt trauma (40.4%) and explosive injury (37.2%) were the most common contributors to TBI. Decompressive craniectomies (24.0%) and clot evacuations (14.7%) were the procedures most commonly performed. Nearly one-quarter of patients were transferred to receive further care, yet only 3 patients were referred for rehabilitative services. Furthermore, the data suggest that patients sustaining comorbid injuries in addition to TBI may be predisposed to worse outcomes. Improvements in documentation of military patients may improve knowledge of TBI and further identify potential variables or treatments that may affect prognosis. The increased survivability from TBI also highlights the need for additional research expenditure in the field of neurorehabilitation specifically.
A comparison of publication to TBI burden ratio of low- and middle-income countries versus high-income countries: how can we improve worldwide care of TBI?
Authors: Tropeano Maria Pia , Spaggiari Riccardo , Ileyassoff Hernán , Park Kee B. , Kolias Angelos G. , Hutchinson Peter J. , Servadei Franco
Published: November 2019

OBJECTIVE

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global public health problem and more than 70% of trauma-related deaths are estimated to occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Nevertheless, there is a consistent lack of data from these countries. The aim of this work is to estimate the capacity of different and heterogeneous areas of the world to report and publish data on TBI. In addition, we wanted to estimate the countries with the highest and lowest number of publications when taking into account the relative TBI burden.

METHODS

First, a bibliometric analysis of all the publications about TBI available in the PubMed database from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2018, was performed. These data were tabulated by country and grouped according to each geographical region as indicated by the WHO: African Region (AFR), Region of the Americas (PAH), South-East Asia Region (SEAR), European Region (EUR), Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), and Western Pacific Region (WPR). In this analysis, PAH was further subdivided into Latin America (AMR-L) and North America (AMR-US/Can). Then a “publication to TBI volume ratio” was derived to estimate the research interest in TBI with respect to the frequency of this pathology.

RESULTS

Between 2008 and 2018 a total of 8144 articles were published and indexed in the PubMed database about TBI. Leading WHO regions in terms of contributions were AMR-US/Can with 4183 articles (51.36%), followed by EUR with 2003 articles (24.60%), WPR with 1507 (18.50%), AMR-L with 141 articles (1.73%), EMR with 135 (1.66%), AFR with 91 articles (1.12%), and SEAR with 84 articles (1.03%). The highest publication to TBI volume ratios were found for AMR-US/Can (90.93) and EUR (21.54), followed by WPR (8.71) and AMR-L (2.43). Almost 90 times lower than the ratio of AMR-US/Can were the ratios for AFR (1.15) and SEAR (0.46).

CONCLUSIONS

An important disparity currently exists between countries with a high burden of TBI and those in which most of the research is conducted. A call for improvement of data collection and research outputs along with an increase in international collaboration could quantitatively and qualitatively improve the ability of LMICs to ameliorate TBI care and develop clinical practice guidelines.
Autonomic dysfunction following traumatic brain injury: translational insights
Authors: Khalid Fatima , Yang George L. , McGuire Jennifer L. , Robson Matthew J. , Foreman Brandon , Ngwenya Laura B. , Lorenz John N.
Published: November 2019

Although there is a substantial amount of research on the neurological consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI), there is a knowledge gap regarding the relationship between TBI and the pathophysiology of organ system dysfunction and autonomic dysregulation. In particular, the mechanisms or incidences of renal or cardiac complications after TBI are mostly unknown. Autonomic dysfunction following TBI exacerbates secondary injury and may contribute to nonneurologial complications that prolong hospital length of stay. Gaining insights into the mechanisms of autonomic dysfunction can guide advancements in monitoring and treatment paradigms to improve acute survival and long-term prognosis of TBI patients. In this paper, the authors will review the literature on autonomic dysfunction after TBI and possible mechanisms of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity. Specifically, they will discuss the link among the brain, heart, and kidneys and review data to direct future research on and interventions for TBI-induced autonomic dysfunction.
DETERMINATION OF WHITE BLOOD CELLS USING FOLDSCOPE WITH SMARTPHONE
Authors: Kumar Ranu , Kapildeo Prasad
Published: November 2019

We are traditionally used Microscope in clinical laboratory for determination of white blood cells of human blood smear. Now, in this study we were used Foldscope with Smartphone in the place of Microscope and examine many samples of human blood smear which was collected from local diagnostic centers. We were very easily quantity & morphology analysis of all types of WBC cells such as Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosionophils, Basophils in blood smear with the help of Foldscope & image taken by Smartphone. The main objective of this study is to use Foldscope for quantity & morphology analysis of human WBCs at field level especially poor resource area where healthcare services or centers is not available & where carry of microscope is not possible.
Research Supervisor: Between the Challenges of Time and the Realities of Higher Education
Authors: Zyryanov V. V.
Published: November 2019

The article was prepared using materials from expert interviews conducted within the framework of the grant of the President of the Russian Federation for the development of civil society “Development of a modern model for the formation of research competencies of graduates of educational programs in fundamental areas of training and higher education specialties”. In the context of research competencies formation, the article substantiates the relevance of the appeal to the figure of a research supervisor. In this regard, it is shown that research guidance is a determining element of science education. The author examines the tasks that supervisor fulfils, the qualities that he must possess for the successful solution of these problems, the functions carried out to solve them, as well as the conditions providing the normal course of research guidance and the limitations that impede it. Among the opportunities and limitations, the article highlights such factors as qualification of scientific leaders, their motivation, the style of research guidance. Based on the analysis, problems and contradictions in the process of implementing research guidance were identified. The author formulates proposals for solutions to overcome them.
The CDIO-FCDI-FFCD Rubrics for Evaluation of Three-Cycle Engineering Programs
Authors: Chuchalin A. I.
Published: November 2019

The aim of the paper is to propose Rubrics for self-evaluation of graduate and postgraduate engineering programs based on the FCDI (Forecast, Conceive, Design, Implement) Standards and FFCD (Foresight, Forecast, Conceive, Design) Standards by analogy with Rubrics for self-evaluation of undergraduate engineering programs based on the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) Standards. The FCDI Standards and FFCD Standards were developed for Master’s and Doctoral engineering programs as a result of the CDIO approach evolution and by analogy with the CDIO Standards originally developed for Bachelor’s engineering programs. The CDIO/FCDI/FFCD Standards are recommended for the design and implementation of three-cycle engineering programs to train graduates for complex, innovative and research engineering activities, respectively, taking into account the features of the division of labor in the engineering profession. The 6-level scale Rubrics are helpful for evaluation the degree of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral engineering programs compliance with the recommendations of the CDIO, FCDI and FFCD Standards, respectively.
Digitization of the Russian Educational Space in the Context of Guarantees of the Constitutional Right to Education
Authors: Aleksandrov A. Yu. , Vereshchak S. B. , Ivanova O. A.
Published: November 2019

The relevance of the research topic is predetermined by significant changes in the domestic and world educational space. Modernization of educational technologies, the emergence of an electronic library resource, the active use of the information and communication network Internet in the educational process expands the possibilities for the realization of the right to education, makes it accessible regardless of the place of residence and the material status of students. At the same time, the Russian regulatory and legal framework of the educational process at the higher education level is universalized for any educational programs, regardless of the form of their implementation and the educational technologies used, which results in the refusal of many higher education institutions from distance educational technologies. The article summarizes the domestic practice in the application of distance learning, analyzes the positions of the leading researchers on the issues examined. The authors offer their forecasts regarding the future development of digital technologies in the higher education segment of the Russian market of educational services. The article grounds the need to differentiate the requirements of the Federal state educational standards depending on the methods and forms of implementing educational programs, simplifying the requirements for conducting practices, current and intermediate monitoring of learning outcomes, and material and technical support when using distance higher education. Proposals are made to improve the methodological support and legal regulation of the implementation of educational programs using digital technologies.
Quaternionic structure and analysis of some Kramers–Fokker–Planck operators
Authors: Said Mona Ben , Nier Francis , Viola Joe
Published: November 2019

The present article is concerned with global subelliptic estimates for Kramers–Fokker–Planck operators with polynomials of degree less than or equal to two. The constants appearing in those estimates are accurately formulated in terms of the coefficients, especially when those are large.
Comparative study on the characteristics of magnetic memory signals for welding and non-welding steels with different materials under tension-compression fatigue
Authors: Yang Yiyi , Su Sanqing , Wang Wei , Ma Xiaoping , Hu Jingyu
Published: November 2019

Metal magnetic memory (MMM) testing method has been proved to be a valid approach to monitor early damage and predict fatigue life, but there is no systematic description and comparison about the characteristics of MMM signals for welding and non-welding specimens with different materials under tension-compression fatigue. Thus, the fatigue tests for Q345B and Q345qC welding and non-welding specimens were carried out and the MMM testing was done synchronously. Then, based on the normal components of MMM signals, H p( y), and its variations, Δ H p( y), the slope of Δ H p( y) fitting curves, K C, and the average of Δ H p( y) signals on the whole testing line, Δ H p( y) ave, were extracted as the characteristic parameters for Q345B and Q345qC non-welding specimens, respectively. Additionally, the gradient of “peak–vale” on H p( y) signals curves, k, and the average of H p( y) signals in the scope of welding zone, H p( y) ave, were extracted as the characteristic parameters for Q345B and Q345qC welding specimens, respectively. Some conclusions can be drawn by comparison: the variation laws of H p( y) signals with cyclic loads are related to the material. The characteristic parameters for welding and non-welding specimens with the same material have a certain similarity. Then, the failure of non-welding steel can be warned early by K C or Δ H p( y) ave when the fatigue life has 20% left, but the damage degree of welding specimen should begin to be valued highly once the k or H p( y) ave is decreasing. Finally, the fatigue life of welding and non-welding specimens with different materials can be evaluated effectively by using corresponding magnetic characteristic parameters.
UBRE CAPRINA Y INMUNIDAD INNATA: REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Furtado Gil Dutra , Farias Leonardo Alves
Published: November 2019

Se describen diversos factores de predisposición para las afecciones mamarias o trastornos secundarios que afectan a la salud de la ubre y, por tanto, la productividad y calidad de la leche de hembras caprinas en las diferentes especies. Los patógenos que desencadenan la mastitis, tienen diversos factores de virulencia que llevan a la colonización e infección de este órgano. En esta situación, el animal debe tener una respuesta adecuada y desarrollar una respuesta inmunológica (innata o específica), donde la inmunidad innata es la respuesta predominante en la defensa primaria después de la invasión microbiana. Esta reacción está presente y se activa en el lugar de la infección por varios estímulos. Este artículo aborda los aspectos relacionados con el desencadenamiento de la inmunidad innata en la ubre caprina.
PASOS DE APERTURA DE LAS CAVIDADES ABDOMINAL Y TORÁCICA EN UNA NECROPSIA: REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Furtado Gil Dutra , Sobral Felipe Eduardo da Silva , Furtado Ellen Monteiro
Published: November 2019

La necropsia es una práctica importante para comprender mejor el comportamiento presentado por el animal antes de su muerte. Em muchos casos, El dueño envía a su mascota? enferma a una clínica y finalmente mueresin una definición clara de lo que ha sucedido. La necropsia se realiza para comprender mejorla causa de La muerte, ya que las pruebas de diagnóstico de rutina a menudo no lograndilucidarla. La apertura paso a paso de lãs cavidades abdominal y torácica durante una necropsia es de gran importancia y, por lo tanto, La necesidad de calificar a especialistas en medicina veterinaria para este propósito específico. Este artículo aborda este tema tratando de brindar información didáctica a los estudiantes que trataron este tema.
MAPA MENTAL E A DISCIPLINA DE IMUNOLOGIA ANIMAL NA PERSPECTIVA DA PSICOPEDAGOGIA EM MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA: REVISÃO LITERÁRIA
Authors: Furtado Gil Dutra , Farias Leonardo Alves , Duarte Grazielly Diniz
Published: November 2019

As técnicas e metodologias de compreensão e aprendizagem deverão ser ações integradas de atividades que o acadêmico priorize. Assim, os mapas mentais devem ser manipuláveis e ser adaptáveis, seguindo a necessidade da disciplina. A imunologia animal procura a compreensão de como o estado de equilíbrio influencia na qualidade de vida e sobrevivência dos animais. Sob a visão da psicopedagogia, o estudo do comportamento sob a influência do ensino/aprendizado, aqui expressa pelos quadros mentais tende a apresentar um melhor resultado dos atos empregados na sala de aula. Com a revisão bibliográfica e pesquisa participante, foi possível observar que o ensino/aprendizado sob a atuação dos mapas mentais influenciam significativamente na perspectiva da aprendizagem, favorecendo o crescimento dos educandos de medicina veterinária.
CASTRATION OF DOGS AND CATS AS A FORM OF POPULATION CONTROL AND ZOONOSES
Authors: Silva Aleudson dos Santos , Silva Gabriella Menezes Freitas , Costa Marcos Antônio Jerônimo , Furtado Gil Dutra , Teles José Andreey Almeida , Sobral Felipe Eduardo da Silva
Published: November 2019

Preventive Veterinary Medicine aims, among other objectives, to prevent the emergence and spread of zoonoses, promoting the improvement of living conditions in communities, acting in the planning of public policies through epidemiological tools. Being the dispersal of dogs and cats, a risk factor for the emergence of various diseases, especially zoonoses, methods such as castration tend to promote a reduction in the proliferation of these, collaborating so that the risk of spreading zoonotic diseases is also reduced. Through the analysis of data collected at the Center for Environmental Monitoring and Zoonoses of the municipality of João Pessoa, Paraíba State, Brazil, during the year 2018, it was possible to observe the quantitative of castration surgical procedures done in canines and felines in order to decrease the proliferation of these in the streets. A monthly average of 248 clinical trials of cats and dogs were made. Of these, 223 were castrated, 168 felines and 55 canines. The expressive difference in the quantity of castrated canines when compared to felines can be explained by the habit of life of the latter, which allows them a greater mobility externally to the home, showing themselves more exposed and, consequently, more difficult to be created exclusively in the home. These features contribute to their owners having greater concern in castrating them. It is necessary to know the previous history of the animals to the spay, and more precisely, with respect to the form of the development (domestically, semi-domestically, or in the street). It has been suggested that part be considered to be a useful, accessible, and safe, to contribute to the population control of cats and dogs, as well as the prevention of the spread of zoonotic diseases.
CANINE CASTRATION IN PROGRAM FOR POPULATION CONTROL OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JOÃO PESSOA, BRAZIL
Authors: Silva Aleudson dos Santos , Furtado Gil Dutra , Costa Marcos Antônio Jerônimo , Amorim Bianca Miranda , Sobral Felipe Eduardo da Silva
Published: November 2019

Society is concerned about the large presence of animals without owners that are observed in all cities and that can be transmitters of numerous diseases to other animals as well as humans, the so-called zoonoses. This is why the concern to promote population control of these animals has been increasingly discussed among public administrators, public bodies and organized civil society. In the city of João Pessoa-PB an estimated population of 75,000 dogs is estimated. In order to minimize the possibility of an increased growth of street animals, the Center for Environmental Monitoring and Zoonoses through Dogs and Cats Population Control Unit develops out a very important work in this sense that is the Performing of castrations surgeries in both dogs and cats. Using documentary research methodology in specific material to the said Institution and by performing statistical weightings in the data collected, well expressive results were obtained. In 2017, it was scientifically verified that there was a difference of 0.05% of significance in the observations made between male and female dogs that were submitted to castration this year. Over the 12-month analysis period, there was a monthly average of surgical procedures involving male canines of 14 animals/month and 19 animals/month for females, resulting in 166 male and 224 castrated females, totalizing 390 sterile canines in the municipality of João Pessoa - PB during the year. This number is very significant, as each female can generate an average of eight pups per gestation and get pregnant six times per year, which would have a high population impact on the total number of animals without owners in the city. It is concluded that castration presents methodologically, as a safe technique for the reduction of domestic animals, with and without tutors, contributing to the population control of the species involved and the Prevention of the spread of zoonoses.
Influence of Organisational Factors on E-Business Value and E-Commerce Adoption
Authors: Acheampong Otoo Anthony Akai , Zhiwen Li , Acheampong Otoo Charles Oduro , Opuni Antwi Maxwell
Published: November 2019

In an era of globalization, economies over the world have become increasingly international and competitive. According to Alahuhta et al (2005), the last three decade has seen a massive revolution in technology use at both individual and organizations level with several organizations replacing the manual system of operation with modern technologies and computer powered machines. Acheampong, et al (2017) explain that three decades ago it was a dream to conceive that at a point in time all of the world’s knowledge could be put on a single world wide web and browsed by people from different parts of the world for free. These are the realities of the contemporary business place which Casey & Wilson-Evered (2012) explained has been facilitated by the advances in technology and globalization. According to Zaremohzzabieh, et al (2014), e-commerce platform appeared along with the development of internet and the necessities of ventures has given a web-based exchanging spot to customers and suppliers. It is a virtual system for purchasers and merchants, utilizing computer programming technology to coordinate assets on the web and accomplish the objective of community program (Ruzzier, AntonciC, Hisrich, & Konecnik, 2007). E-commerce platform gives all members equivalent and public information location of many services. Merchants can disseminate product information on e-commerce platforms, while purchasers can get a wide range of information without going outside (Strauss, 2016). As a new trend in the economic development and a new pattern of future business advancement, e-commerce platform plays a critical part with many attributes i.e. third party, service nature, neutrality and integration (Ling, et al, 2010).
The Analysis of New Market Potentials and Determinants of Indonesian Export Commodities in the South Asian Region
Authors: Ali Nur Sidiq Mohammad , Findi Muhammad , Firdaus Muhammad
Published: November 2019

Indonesia's trade performance with traditional countries in the last five years experienced a deficit. This condition has an impact on the emergence of the national trade balance deficit. Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia in anticipating this implies a Market Diversification strategy. Through this strategy, Indonesia is expected to be able to develop its export performance in several developing countries that have significant market potential to explore. South Asia is one of the regions that have the potential to become Indonesia's new market destination. This study aimed to analyze new export markets, potential export commodities, and Indonesian export determinants in the South Asian region. The analytical methods used in this study included Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Export Product Dynamic (EPD), Intra Industry Trade (IIT), Trade Complamantarity Index (TCI), and Gravity Model. The results show that five countries in the South Asian region have the potential to become Indonesia's new export market, namely India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. Indonesia's potential export commodities in each country are in the position of a rising star, falling star, and lost opportunity markets that are potential to be developed. Exports determinants that affect Indonesia's potential commodity exports in South Asia are importers GDP, differences in GDP per capita, geographic distance, commodity prices, real exchange rates, tariff barriers, and non tariff barriers. This results can be used as an insight for the government to create a relevant trade policy in the South Asian region.
试析水土保持方案编制中的表土剥离问题
Authors: 石 磊
Published: November 2019

表土剥离在编制水土保持方案中是必须考虑的内容,其直接影响了水土保持方案编制的质量,所以人们也格外重视表土剥离。但在水土保持方案编制的过程中,表土剥离依然存在着一定的不足,仍需要采取有效措以完善表土剥离。
水利工程建设对水生态环境系统影响分析
Authors: 蒋 盈
Published: November 2019

水利工程是合理的控制河流,湖泊达到除害兴利目的的工程。我们合理的兴修水坝,水利管渠可以造福人们,为社会创造出更大的价值。但是不可避免的造成环境的污染,施工材料的浪费,对生态环境会造成一些不好的影响。归结主要有两方面的影响,其一,对生态环境造成的影响,其二,对社会价值造成的影响。本文主要结合当下的现状,对生态环境的造成的影响进行一定的研究分析,对更好的实现工程水利和生态环境共处和谐起到一定的助益。
35kV电缆头击穿事故的分析和思考
Authors: 谢 江平
Published: November 2019

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市政给排水工程污水处理的技术研究
Authors: 江 喜
Published: November 2019

随着城市化建设的快速发展,城市水污染问题日益严重,现有的排水设施和污水治理技术已无法满足新时期的发展要求,且城市给排水管道和设施中存在一系列问题,由于城市给排水设施应用技术还不够完善,出现了严重的水质污染,导致城市生态环境受到严重污染[1]。基于此,文章阐述了市政给排水工程污水处理技术,分析了市政给排水工程污水处理中存在的问题,研究了市政给排水工程污水处理的技术。
灌区骨干工程建设要点
Authors: 仲 崇刚
Published: November 2019

新疆维吾尔自治区水利厅计划对中型灌区项目进行改造,使该项目更加节能、节水,为了达到这一目的,博乐市水利局、小营盘镇政府结合哈拉吐鲁克河灌区的实际,为了使水资源的配置更加地合理、使灌溉更加有效益,也为了能够带动当地的农业发展,保护和改善日益恶化生态效益,提出了对本灌区骨干工程进行配套、完善和改善。本项目的提出,是一个当地的老百姓赞不绝口的项目,是一个十分具有现实意义的项目。
农田水利灌溉渠道的维护及管理策略
Authors: 薛 振山
Published: November 2019

农业是我国的传统产业,在社会经济发展中发挥着重要作用。在农业技术水平快速提升的大背景下,农业产值有所提升,为国民经济的发展做出了巨大贡献。因此,为了提高农业生产的整体效率,获取更多的经济效益,相关部门需要做好农田水利灌溉渠道工程运行维护和管理工作,文章研究了农田水利灌溉渠道的维护及管理策略。
自然电场法在探查某水库坝基渗漏中的应用
Authors: 司 治
Published: November 2019

本文通过实例,着重介绍了某水库坝基渗漏地段,不同水位时期观测的自然电位异常反映,以及对异常的分析,解释和对比,并对防渗处理前,和防渗处理后的自电异常及应用效果进行了对比。
Kijiikwewin aji
Authors: Wabie Joey-Lynn
Published: November 2019

Kijiikwewin-aji means ‘to become a woman now’ in Algonquin and describes the heart of the research.  Sweetgrass stories is part of the research methodology used with traditional Indigenous women.  I formed an Indigenous research methodology called sweetgrass story weaving which focuses on traditional Indigenous women as they share their moontime stories.  I also share information relating to the historical roots and present state of rites of passage with traditional Indigenous women.  You will read traditional Indigenous women’s voices as they look back through lived experiences; hope and determination when looking forward to the future, and the shared theme of wanting their cultural traditions and ceremonies to live on through future generations of Indigenous girls and women, including young men. What is the current state of the Berry Fast, understanding the assimilative nature of colonization and the effects it has had on Indigenous women? How can we continue to honour these rites of passage while living in a world both with traditional Indigenous worldviews and colonial constructs?  Over time, the collective strength and wisdom of traditional Indigenous women will increase which is a step in the decolonized direction of preventative health care which promotes mino bimaadiziwin.
HPV Knowledge and Attitudes Among American Indian and Alaska Native Health and STEM Conference Attendees
Authors: Lee Naomi , Noonan Carolyn J , Umans Jason G , Nelson Lonnie
Published: November 2019

Background: American Indian and Alaska Native women had approximately twice the incidence of cervical cancer as white women. Preventive measures for cervical cancer rely on screening and HPV vaccination. However, vaccine series completion and catch-up vaccinations for eligible adults are low across all racial/ethnic groups. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify gaps in knowledge and evaluate the attitudes toward HPV and the vaccine among AIANs with various levels of training in the STEM and health-related fields.

Methods: Survey data were collected from audience members at two national conferences geared towards American Indian and Alaska Natives in health and STEM fields in September 2017. A vignette study was administered via a live electronic poll to test knowledge (true/false questions), attitudes, and to collect demographic information.

Results: Respondents self-identified as primarily American Indian and Alaska Native (74%), pursuing or completed a graduate degree (67%), and female (85%). Most respondents (86%) were aware of HPV-associated cancer in men. However, most (48-90%) answered incorrectly to detailed true/false statements about HPV and available vaccines. After educational information was provided, opinions collected via vignettes highlighted mainly positive attitudes toward vaccination; specifically, that vaccines are safe and all eligible community members should be vaccinated (75% and 84%, respectively).

Conclusions: We observed that our respondents with higher educational attainment still lacked accurate knowledge pertaining to HPV and the vaccine. Overall, continued education about HPV and the vaccine is needed across all levels of education including American Indian and Alaska Native community members and health professionals.
The effect of parental residential school attendance and parental involvement on Indigenous youth’s participation in sport and physical activity during school
Authors: Wilk Piotr , Maltby Alana , Cooke Martin , Forsyth Janice
Published: November 2019

Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of parental residential school attendance on youth's participation in sport and physical activity (S/PA) at school and to explore the potential role that parental education and parental involvement in school activities may play in mediating this relationship.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey and included youth ages 12-17 (N=4,840). Structural equation modeling techniques were used for models with observed and latent variables. Sampling weights and bootstrap weights were used for all analyses.

Results: The results indicate 62.87% of youth participated in S/PA; 27.54% at school; 31.52% outside of school, and 40.94% in school and outside school. Mothers who attended residential schools had lower levels of educational attainment. Maternal education had a positive effect on parental involvement in school activities in dual parent households and parental involvement had a positive effect on S/PA. The indirect effects of residential school attendance on parental involvement and participation in S/PA were significant only for youth living with both parents and only for the effect of maternal residential school attendance. Maternal residential school attendance had a negative effect on parental involvement and on participation in S/PA.

Discussion: The findings from this study indicate that interpersonal factors and historical contexts shape Indigenous youth's participation in S/PA.
The Perceived Significance of Spirituality on Sri Lankan National Team Players’ Performance
Authors: P. N. Perera H. , M. Jusoh , S. M. F. Azam , S. R. S. N. Sudasinghe
Published: November 2019

The purpose of the present study was to analyze the relationship between spirituality and perceived performance in team sports players. A standard spirituality questionnaire was used to assess the exogenous variable. The endogenous variable of the study was perceived performance and was measured through a questionnaire of a likert scale which was adopted from literature. Subjective performances of the players were derived opposed to objective performance. Data had been collected from Sri Lankan national team players who are engaged in team sports of football, basketball, Elle, volleyball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Netball, Rugby and Throw ball. The study population was 308 national team players and the universal sampling technique was used. The study results reveal that there is a positive relationship between spirituality and performance of the players.
Model Design of Performance Improvement Strategy of Private Higher Education Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method and Mutivariate Data Analysis (MDA)
Authors: Hartati Sri , Sari Kenny Puspita , Abadi Satria
Published: November 2019

The development of the number of Private Universities in Indonesia requires Private Universities to have good Performance and Quality. Private Universities must apply a new angle of thinking that contains elements of flexibility, speed, innovation, and integration. Flexibility, speed, innovation and integration really need human resources full of creativity. Creativity can arise from human resources who have excellence in science. Thus, Private Universities is expected to not only be able to produce the best graduates, but also be able to develop two things contained in the Tri Dharma of higher education, namely researching the results of high-quality research and developing technology for community service. For that Private Universities must always be able to adapt, develop and make improvements through organizational learning. This study aims to determine the strategy model for improving performance using a combination of AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) and Multivariate Data Analysis (MDA) methods. The sample of this research is management that manages Private Universities (Private Universities leaders) from several Private Universities in the Province of Lamping. AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method is an analytical tool that can be used to make decisions on conditions with complex factors, especially if the decision is subjective. While the Multivariate Data Analysis (MDA) method refers to the statistical technique used to analyze data that appears from more than one variable. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant effect. Organizational Learning Factors, External Environment, Reputation, Competence, Professionalism, and Performance have a significant effect on Private Private Universities Performance. These criteria and sub-criteria are used as references for Private Universities management as a strategy to improve Private Universities performance in Lampung Province. This is basically a model of reality where each decision involves more than one single variable. This research is important to determine the best model in Private Universities Performance Improvement strategies. The results of this study contributed to the decision maker or management of Private Universities as a reference material in the member policies in improving the Performance of Private Universities
Penentuan Server Kritis Dengan Menggunakan Fuzzy Mamdani Dan Fuzzy Sugeno Pada PT SAMUDERA INDONESIA TBK
Authors: Suhaemi Suhaemi , Moedjiono Moedjiono , Sunarto Arriyadi Ade
Published: November 2019

PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang jasa yang berupa logistik. Sebagai perusahaan jasa, sangat mengutamakan pelayanan terutama dalam memberikan layanan informasi kepada customer atau client. Namun, dalam sering terjadi masalah teknologi sistem informasi yang digunakan khususnya yang terjadi adalah server down. Hal ini disebabkan beberapa faktor tidak bisa diprediksi. Ditambah lagi perusahaan ini masih bergantung kepada peranan personil IT untuk menunggu penanganan kejadian server down. Upaya mengetahui tingkat kritis server adalah salah satu pencegahan atau mitigasi terhadap gangguan yang beresiko fatal terhadap proses bisnis perusahaan maka dibutuhkan sistem pendukung keputusan. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis membandingkan perhitungan metode logika fuzzy mamdani dengan metode fuzzy sugeno untuk mengukur tingkat kritis server yang digunakan PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk. Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah Prototipe yang dibangun dengan Matlab R2013a, dapat digunakan untuk menghitung tingkat kritis pada server. Prototipe tersebut menggunakan dua metode fuzzy mamdani dan fuzzy sugeno. Metode fuzzy mamdani memiliki akurasi rata-rata 85,21%. Dari perhitungan kedua metode tersebut, hasil nilai akurasi yang tertinggi akan dijadikan sebagai acuan dalammenentukan server yang kritis.Kata Kunci: SPK, Server, fuzzy mamdani, fuzzy sugeno, Matlab R2013a
Hotel Recommendation System Using SAW (Simple Additive Weighting) And TOPSIS (The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) Method
Authors: Hermawan Aditiya , - Evan
Published: November 2019

Tourism is one of the important economic sectors in Indonesia that needs to be developed. This is based on data of the number of tourist visits from “Kementrian Pariwisata Republik Indonesia” website that the number of tourists in Indonesia is very much and continues to increase over time. Due to the increasing number of tourist visits from various places, makes many entrepreneurs are competing to establish a hotel as a place of business with variety of  price, class, facility and service. Then, the growth of the hotels became very rapid. With so many choices of the hotels, of course it will cause a problems for tourists to decide which hotel is suitable with the desired criteria. With the development of information technology in this era of globalization, technology should be utilized to solve this problem as a decision support system that can recommend which hotel is the most suitable from the tourist desires. The hotel data to be used in this research comes from hotel search site. The methods used for this decision support system are SAW and TOPSIS methods. The reason for using this methods is because SAW has the ability to assess more accurately because it is based on criteria and the computation of TOPSIS method is efficient and fast. The criteria used on choosing the hotel are price, facilities and class. The results of this research has been generated as a web-based application for hotel recommendation. Based on the test results of this hotel recommendation system application, this application works as expected.
Decision Support System for Selection of Assembly Using Profile Matching Method and Simple Additive Weighting Method (Case Study: GKIN Diaspora Church)
Authors: Pataropura Amesanggeng , Riki Riki , Manu Joshua Geraldo
Published: November 2019

The church is a place of worship for Christians who are worshipers, in the church there are many organizers called the assemblies whose task is to regulate and manage all kinds of operational activities related to the worship held on Sundays, the duties and authorities of an assembly are in each position he has. To be a church administrator or assembly can be chosen by the congregation by conducting a selection process from the assemblies in the church and to be appointed by the pastor. The process of selecting the assembly can be an error to choose the assembly that can be subjective. Then a system for decision-making decision support is made using the Profile Matching Method and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Method. Where Profile matching is a decision support method using calculation of weight and weighting by dividing the main factors and supporting factors. And using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method is a weighted housing method, by normalizing the decision decision matrix (x) to a scale that can be compared with all available alternative ratings
Drop Out Students Identification Using Knowledge Base
Authors: Kusumawati Dara , Faktasari Dini
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this study is modeling for the initial identification of college dropout students. Samples were taken from drop out student data for the past 4 years. Information from this sample will be acquired as a knowledge base in system modeling. The research aims to provide a knowledge-based system approach using Dempster Shafer for the management of student drop outs at universities especially in Yogyakarta. The symptoms of DO students are obtained from knowledge about DO that appears on campus in Yogyakarta. The system output is in the form of 3 groups of classification namely initial potential DO, enough potential and once potential. The results of the study produced a system that could help university managers deal with drop-out problems early.