bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parasitosis Intestinal En Una Población De 5 A 14 Años Que Acuden A Unidades Educativas Escuelas Colegios Públicos De La Ciudad De Riobamba
Authors: Arrieta Sandra Noemí Escobar , Brito Verónica Mercedes Cando , Chavez Carlos Eduardo Espinoza , Iñiguez Luis Elias Guevara
Published: November 2017

The purpose of the current research was to determine the prevalence and risk factors linked to intestinal parasites in a population aged from 5 to 14 years who attend to public schools and high schools from Riobamba city, Riobamba-Chambo district. The prospection was carried out between October and November 2015. The population studied was identified and classified according to their age, gender, and educational institution they belong to. In addition, the relation of risk factors linked to the identified parasites was estimated. For this, it was necessary to apply a coprology examination to 2020 boys, girls and teenagers. The fecal samples collected were analyzed using the fresco technique with lugol and saline solution at 0.85%. The total intestine parasite prevalence found was 35.1%. The highest parasite prevalence was detected in groups aged 5 (12.84%), in groups aged 8 (11.71%) and in groups aged 11 (11.56%), while Combatientes de Tapi Educational Unit registered a 34% in both genders. Any significant parasite difference was found among p<0.05 ages. Nine parasite types were identified with Entamoeba coli prevalence (26%) Entamoeba histolytic (9.3%), Iodamoeba bütschlii (0.8%), Giardia lambia (4.3%), Chilomastix mesnilii (0.9%), Hymenolepis nana (1.4%), Ascaris lumbricoides (0.3%) Trichuris trichiura (0.5%), Endolimax nana (1.6%), from which protozoan were the predominant, some poly parasite samples were also found, it was determined that the sample studied reflects a high prevalence of intestinal parasites.
Carta Conpadre n.01/2010: Campinas e Jaguariúna [Brasil]
Authors: Argollo Ferrão André Munhoz de , Sabaté Bel Joaquín
Published: November 2017

Ao longo de quatro dias celebrou-se em Campinas e Jaguariúna [São Paulo], Brasil, a CONPADRE’2010. Tanto nas conferências pela tarde no Teatro Municipal de Jaguariúna, como nas diversas e ricas apresentações de trabalhos por parte de mais de cinquenta jovens pesquisadoras e pesquisadores se alcançaram notáveis coincidências nas seguintes questões que se recolhem como conclusões do encontro. Este editorial, em português e castelhano, apresenta as conclusões do encontro.
Espaço urbano e modernidade, uma discussão que não se encerra, se atualiza: em foco Sobral [CE]
Authors: Ferreira Diocleide Lima
Published: November 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre o sentido da modernização dos espaços urbanos e como ele é reinterpretado ao longo do tempo, a fim de pensar os processos contemporâneos de revitalização urbana em cidades do interior do Ceará, nordeste do Brasil. O locus de pesquisa é especificamente uma cidade de porte médio chamada Sobral, cujo crescimento e diferenciação de outras cidades no interior do Ceará desde a década de 1990 levou à retomada e revigoramento dos debates em torno da modernização dos seus espaços. O objetivo é avaliar, em relação à vida citadina e urbana, quais são as necessidades de uma sociedade moderna, à luz da teoria da modernização dos espaços urbanos, particularmente no nordeste do Brasil. A teoria da modernização tem uma longa história, surgindo no final do século XIX, no entanto, ainda é usada como justificativa para a construção ou reabilitação dos espaços, a fim de impulsionar o desenvolvimento econômico das cidades. Sobral é uma cidade que, em alguns momentos da história foi considerada moderna por suas ligações com a Europa e em outros por ter adquirido o potencial, principalmente de natureza técnica, para o avanço econômico. Além disso, seu espaço urbano representa uma espécie de palco para acontecimentos contemporâneos com obras consideradas de impacto quando se trata de uma cidade no Nordeste do Brasil.
Anticartografia das cidades contínuas
Authors: Gutlich George Rembrandt
Published: November 2017

Neste artigo é proposta uma leitura poética dos subúrbios pela resignificação de espaços arquitetônicos fabris e, especificamente, nas situações de conurbação associadas à linha férrea. O caso específico refere-se à linha férrea entre a cidade de São Paulo e Mogi das Cruzes.
TWO-DEGREE ADJUSTABLE EXOSKELETON FOR ASSISTANCE OF THE HUMAN ARM USING A MECHANICAL SYSTEM OF FAST ASSEMBLY AND UPGRADABILITY
Authors: Restrepo-Zapata Julio , Gallego-Duque Carlos , Marquez-Viloria David , Juan Botero-Valencia
Published: November 2017

Stroke affects about 975,000 people annually. Currently different robotic systems are used, such as exoskeletons that support motor rehabilitation, where they sometimes increase the patient’s possible recovery rate. But these systems are expensive and often require adequate locations for therapy routines. This article offers the mechanical design of an exoskeleton concept for human upper limbs that allows the attachment to the arm and forearm, offering protection, torque, and movement, plus the possibility to adapt to different arm sizes. The biomechanics of the human arm, the kinematics required by the exoskeleton, different design criteria for this type of system, the CAD model, and the simulation of a robotic exoskeleton with an active and passive degree of freedom are considered. As a main result, the exoskeleton includes the biomechanics of the human arm so that its kinematics allow for adequate human arm movements for providing mechanical assistance, data acquisition and analysis, but also safety.
Audiovisual Sensing of Human Movements for Home-Care and Security in a Smart Environment
Authors: De Silva Liyanage C
Published: November 2017

This paper presents the necessity and possibility of smart sensing using a multitude of sensors such as audio and visual sensors for human movement detection for home-care and home security applications in a smart environment. We define an event and spatial relationship based approach to the problem. Use of multisensory information to even detection is proposed and its prototype implementation to detect events like falling, walking, standing, shouting etc. are presented. Use of audio sensor based event detection and video sensor based event detection helped to increase the number of different types of actions that can be detected within a smart environment. Video sensors detected the actions at 94.44% accuracy while the audio sensors detected the actions at 83.35%. In addition to that the video based fall detection accuracy was 93.3%. Currently we are working in real life data capture and analysis using multi-sensor integration
Prediction of Thermal Condition of Cage-Rotor Induction Motors under Non-Standard Supply Systems
Authors: Mukhopadhyay S.C.
Published: November 2017

A hybrid thermal model for accurate estimation of thermal condition of cagerotor induction motors under non-standard supply systems has been presented. The developed thermal model is a combination of lumped and distributed thermal parameters which are available from motor dimensions and other physical constants. The thermal condition of the motor under non-standard supply systems such as unbalanced power supply, distorted power supply can be estimated and the necessary derating of the motor can be carried out. The simulated and experimental results are presented.
Using Lego Mindstorms Nxt™ Robotics Kits as a Spectrophotometric Instrument
Authors: Martin Kocanda , Wilke Bryn M. , Ballantine David S.
Published: November 2017

High-end spectrophotometric analytical instruments are typically employed in academic institutions and industrial research laboratories and are rarely available for experimenters or younger students. An affordable high-tech robotic product manufactured by Lego may be employed as a single-beam monochromatic light source, detector and display to demonstrate and investigate the Beer-Lambert law using solutions containing chromophores that absorb light in the 600 nm - 660 nm range. Using the materials shown in this work, users will gain an understanding of the measurement of optical properties of solutions, and basic properties of semiconductor photonic devices. Some semiconductor theory is essential to understand the photonic devices employed in this work in addition to an understanding of basic analytical chemistry The majority of this work addresses the relationship between concentration and absorbance.
On the Relationships Between Smart Growth and Cohesion Indicators in the Eu Countries1
Authors: Bal-Domańska Beata , Sobczak Elżbieta
Published: November 2017

Within the framework of the Europe 2020 strategy smart growth is listed as one of the leading policy objectives aimed at improving the situation in education, digital society and research and innovation. The objective of this article is to evaluate the relationships between smart growth and economic and social cohesion factors. Aggregate measures were used to describe smart growth pillars. Here, social cohesion is described by the level of employment rate as one of the conditions essential to the well-being and prosperity of individuals. Economic cohesion is defined by the level of GDP per capita in PPS. Observation of these three phenomena forms the basis for the construction of panel data models and undertaking the assessment of the relationships between smart growth and economic and social cohesion factors. The study was performed on the group of 27 European Union countries in the period of 2002-2011.
Experimental investigation of effect of tool path strategies and cutting parameters using acoustic signal in complex surface machining
Authors: Bağci Eyup
Published: November 2017

High productive milling of complex sculptured surfaces is extremely important in many different industries. Determination of the appropriate tool path styles and milling parameters is crucial in ensuring precise surface machining, meeting the better surface integrities and lower tool deflection and forces using process monitoring methods. In this study, sound pressure as a monitoring method is presented for analyzing different tool path strategies and cutting parameters to assess their influence on surface errors, tool deflection, cutting forces, sound pressure level and instantaneous material removal rate on rough machining of complex surfaces with ball end mill. Design and analysis of experiments are performed using factorial design technique and variance analysis. Additionally, the significant parameters affecting the experimental results are introduced. B-rep based method with integrated CAM software is developed to calculate the cutter/workpiece engagement, effective cutting diameter and instantaneous material removal rate. Milling strategies employed include contour parallel, zigzag with two cut angle, and spiral. The milling conditions were feed rate and radial depth of cut. The conclusion is that 0° zigzag strategy provokes the lowest cutting forces, tool deflection, surface errors and sound pressure and spiral strategy signifies the worst surface errors and the highest cutting forces. With the increase of feed rate, instantaneous material removal rate increases parallel to rising of machining sound signal, milling forces, tool deflection and machining errors. It is observed that the step over value has less influence on the results. The sound pressure level which has a drastic reference to the material removal rate and removed volume values are detected and experimental results could be figured out with sound pressure.
Long-term variations in water storage in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Chinnasamy Pennan , Ganapathy Revathi
Published: November 2017

Information on ongoing climate change impacts on water availability is limited for Asian regions, particularly for Peninsular Malaysia. Annual flash floods are common during peak monsoon seasons, while the dry seasons are hit by droughts, leading to socio-economic stress. This study, for the first time, analyzed the long-term trends (14 years, from 2002 to 2014) in terrestrial water storage and groundwater storage for Peninsular Malaysia, using Gravity Recovery And Climate Experiment data. Results indicate a decline in net terrestrial and groundwater storage over the last decade. Spatially, the northern regions are more affected by droughts, while the southern regions have more flash floods. Groundwater storage trends show strong correlations to the monsoon seasons, indicating that most of the shallow aquifer groundwater is used. Results also indicate that, with proper planning and management, excess monsoon/flash flood water can be stored in water storage structures up to the order of 87 billion liters per year. This can help in dry season water distribution and water transfer projects. Findings from this study can expand the understanding of ongoing climate change impacts on groundwater storage and terrestrial water storage, and can lead to better management of water resources in Peninsular Malaysia.
Evaluation of the impacts of future hydrological changes on the sustainable water resources management of the Richmond River catchment
Authors: Al-Safi Hashim Isam Jameel , Sarukkalige P. Ranjan
Published: November 2017

The conceptual rainfall–runoff (HBV model) is applied to evaluate impacts of future climate changes on the hydrological system of the Richmond River catchment, Australia. Daily observed rainfall, temperature and discharge and long-term monthly mean potential evapotranspiration from the hydro-meteorological stations within the catchment over the period 1972–2014 were used to run, calibrate and validate the HBV model before the simulation. Future climate signals were extracted from a multi-model ensemble of eight global climate models (GCMs) of the CMIP5 under three scenarios (RCP2.6, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5). The calibrated HBV model was forced with the downscaled rainfall and temperature to simulate future streamflow at catchment outlet for the near-future (2016–2035), mid (2046–2065) and late (2080–2099) 21st century. A baseline run, with baseline climate period 1971–2010, was used to represent current climate status. Almost all GCMs’ scenarios predict slight increase in annual mean rainfall during the beginning of the century and decrease towards the mid and late century. Modelling results also show positive trends in annual mean streamflow during the near-future (13–23%), and negative trends in the mid (2–6%) and late century (6–16%), under all scenarios compared to the baseline-run. Findings could assist in managing future water resources in the catchment.
Evaluation of regional water security in China based on dualistic water cycle theory
Authors: Liu Huan , Jia Yangwen , Niu Cunwen , Gan Yongde , Xu Fei
Published: November 2017

Water security is the basis of sustainable human development. A new evaluation system of water security was established based on the natural–social dualistic water cycle theory, and then applied to characterize water security issues in China. At the national scale, the current state of water security was moderate, which was attributed to the improvement of water resource management level. However, it is still seriously inadequate in coordination of water use between ecological protection and socio-economic development, and wastewater treatment and reuse. Consequently, a resilient and integrated water management with adaptive capacity is needed. Moreover, the water security state in southern China was better than that in northern China, which was mainly attributed to the abundance of water resources in the south. Although the critical factors hindering water security were significantly different among China's 31 administrative regions, the low urban sewage reuse rate was a common factor, and irrigation efficiency was low in most parts of southern China. While in northern China, water resource overexploitation, polluted water quality and degraded aquatic ecosystems were common challenges. The results are consistent with the actual situations of China, and the related analysis can provide a reference for increasing regional water security.
A True Tale of a False Tail: A rare case of Vestigial Tail with Spina Bifida
Authors: Naithottu G Nikhil , Annigeri Venkatesh M , Kalavant B Akshay , Halgeri Anil B
Published: November 2017

A human tail is a rare congenital anomaly with a prominent lesion in the lumbosacrococcygeal region. True tail does not have any underlying spinal abnormalities, whereas pseudo tails are associated with spinal abnormalities. It requires radiological investigation to differentiate between two and treat accordingly. Long term follow-up is required in case of pseudo tail to assess neurological development. Only few cases have been reported in English literature of vestigial tail with spina bifida. Here we report a case of vestigial tail with spina bifida in a newborn born to a mother with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Milk Curd Syndrome in a Neonate Fed with Goat’s Milk
Authors: Gupta Rahul , Tiwari Kamlesh , Sharma Chetan Swaroop , Goyal Ram Babu
Published: November 2017

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Regional Anaesthesia for the Neonate
Authors: Wadhwa Bharti , Hasija Neha , Saxena Kirti N
Published: November 2017

Numerous regional and local anaesthesia techniques are available for safe use in neonates and can be administered either in combination with general anesthesia or in the awake neonate. Regional anaesthesia provides effective analgesia with reduced drug requirement which is especially beneficial in view of the immature physiology and metabolism in the neonate. The reduced requirement of anaesthetic drugs facilitates stable hemodynamics, faster recovery and a decreased length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Cognitive Dysfunction in Asian Patients with Depression (CogDAD): A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Manit Srisurapanont , Yee Ming Mok , Yen Kuang Yang , Herng-Nieng Chan , Constantine D Della , Zuraida Zainal, Nor , Stephen Jambunathan , Nurmiati Amir , Pranab Kalita
Published: November 2017

Background:

Cognitive dysfunction is a predominant symptom of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), contributing to functional impairment.

Objective:

The primary objective of this study was to assess and describe perceived cognitive dysfunction amongst Asian patients diagnosed with MDD. The secondary objective was to explore the associations between depression severity, perceived cognitive dysfunction and functional disability.

Methods:

This was a multi-country, multi-centre, cross-sectional study. Adults with a current episode of MDD were recruited from 9 university/general hospital clinics in Asia. During a single study visit, psychiatrists assessed depression severity (Clinical Global Impression-Severity, CGI-S); patients completed questionnaires assessing depression severity (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items, PHQ-9), perceived cognitive dysfunction (Perceived Deficit Questionnaire-Depression, PDQ-D) and functional disability (Sheehan Disability Scale, SDS).

Results:

Patients (n=664), predominantly women (66.3%), were aged 46.5±12.5 years, lived in urban areas (81.3%) and were employed (84.6%). 51.5% of patients were having their first depressive episode; 86.7% were receiving treatment; 82.2% had a current episode duration >8 weeks. Patients had mild-to-moderate depression (CGI-S=3.3±1.0; PHQ-9=11.3±6.9). Patients reported perceived cognitive dysfunction (PDQ-D=22.6±16.2) and functional disability (SDS=11.3±7.9). PHQ-9, PDQ-D and SDS were moderately-to-highly correlated (PHQ-9 and SDS: r=0.72; PHQ-9 and PDQ-D: r=0.69; PDQ-D and SDS, r=0.63). ANCOVA showed that after controlling for patient-reported depression severity (PHQ-9), perceived cognitive dysfunction (PDQ-D) was significantly associated with functional disability (SDS) (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

Asian patients with MDD reported perceived cognitive dysfunction. There is a need for physicians to evaluate cognitive dysfunction in the clinical setting in order to reach treatment goals, including functional recovery beyond remission of mood symptoms.
Learning Materials Development on Descriptive Texts Based on Local Culture as Learning at Junior High School
Authors: Nurfatuhiyah -
Published: November 2017

Education based on culture could be a smart solution to producing learners with a good personality and respecting on their own cultural value. The purpose of this study is to describe the teaching materials problems and it needs of local culture-based descriptive texts and designing learning materials texts based on textual product descriptions of local culture. This research used Revees research model. The data was collected through observation, interview, and questionnaire. The results of this study indicate: (1) the problem in learning process on writing text materials is hard to be understood, students interesting to read is poor, student is quickly bored by giving descriptive texts materials about national culture, they tend so hard to imagining other people culture that is described as well the analysis of learning particular materials need about writing skills shows that Indonesian language teacher knows the materials, but they never to make it (2) learning materials design on descriptive text based on local culture-based textual description of textual materials comprising cover, introduction, table of contents, list of images, usage instructions, concept maps, activities study, summary, glossary, and bibliography. The design of the developed materials is in line with the 2013 curriculum and the material developed can make it easier for students to understand their local culture.
The Effect of Aerobic and Anaerobic Physical Training on the Absorptive Cells, Absorption of Carbohydrate and Protein in Small Intestine
Authors: Kanca I Nyoman , Swadesi I Ketut Iwan , Yoda I Ketut , Wijaya I Made Agus
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this study is to investigate the morphofunctional response of a total number of absorptive cells, and carbohydrate and protein absorption capability in the small intestine of Rattus norvegicus strain Wistar (RNSW) that has been subjected to aerobic and anaerobic physical training based on the morphofunctional physiological paradigm. This study was based on the separate sample pretest-posttest control group design, using a t-test, and multivariate SPSS ten program, with five percent level of significance. The sample consisted of one hundred and twenty, male RNSW, with average age of five months, and body weight of 246-278 grams. They were divided into twelve groups at random, i.e. four pretest groups, two control groups, and six treated groups where different diets were given thirty minutes before undergoing posttest. The experimental animals underwent four weeks physical training (twelve times), three groups were given aerobic physical training by swimming with a burden of three percent fasting body weight, the others three groups received anaerobic physical training by swimming with a burden of nine percent fasting body weight. The experiment was conducted at night, between 7.30 PM to 10.30 PM, in a water with a temperature of    28°C to 30°C. Result of the study revealed: (1) Aerobic and anaerobic physical training, increased the number of absorptive cells (t = -73,281, p = 0,000), and increased the absorptive capacity of carbohydrate and protein (Hotelling’s Trace = 0,244, p = 0,000). (2) There was a difference in the increased absorptive capacity of carbohydrate and protein among groups (Hotelling’s Trace = 0,404a, p = 0,000). Aerobic physical training had less influence than anaerobic physical training on the increased number of absorptive cells, and the absorptive capacity of carbohydrate and protein in the small intestine. In conclusion: (1) Aerobic physical training of swimming with a burden of three percent fasting body weight, and anaerobic physical training of swimming with a burden nine percent fasting body weight correlate with the increase the number of absorptive cells, and carbohydrate and protein absorptive capacity of the small intestine. (2) Anaerobic physical training of swimming with a burden nine percent fasting body weight has better correlation than aerobic physical training of swimming with a burden of three percent fasting body weight with the increased number of absorptive cells, and the absorptive capacity of carbohydrate and protein in the small intestine.
Effect of Motorcycling on Salivary Noise-Induced Cortisol among Young Motorcyclists
Authors: Ali Anila , Mohamad Hussain Roslinah , Abdullah Mujid
Published: November 2017

Saliva cortisol response was investigated from the motorcycling exposure for approximately 50 minutes between low and high noise-sensitive (Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale) young riders (19-25 years). The results showed significant difference (p < 0.05) in salivary cortisol concentrations in High-Noise Sensitive group (n = 27). Significant gender differences were found (p < 0.05) among the Low-Noise sensitive group (n = 30), after ride. Cross-analysis between groups was significant (p < 0.05) for before ride cortisol levels of Low-Noise sensitive group. This study suggests that subjective noise sensitivity plays a vital role in increased cortisol level among noise sensitive riders.
Journey of Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihood: Story from East Coast, Malaysia
Authors: Che Soh Mazlan , Omar Siti Korota'aini
Published: November 2017

This paper addresses the situation and issues regarding indigenous knowledge among the Malay community at the Eastern Coast of the Peninsular Malaysia. The tacit knowledge of this community and knowledge sharing potentials the indigenous population is explored. The paper examines the opportunities of the members of the community to ascend into the economic mainstream and improve their quality of lives through participation in the industry based on their indigenous knowledge. Some suggestions are incorporated in the paper to yield a conceptual framework of tools for the agencies as support system to build a sustainable livelihood and heritage preservation of the rural community.
A STUDY ON LIQUIDITY AND SHORT-TERM SOLVENCY POSITION OF SELECT PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES IN INDIA
Authors: Ram Maloth Raghu
Published: November 2017

Pharmacy sector is one of the growing sectors in the Indian economy.This indicates huge potential for growth. The present study attempts to analyze the liquidity and short-term solvency position of the select pharmaceutical companies in India, in termsof current ratio, liquid ratio and absolute liquid ratio for the period of 10 years from 2008 to 2017. For the study five companies have been selected based on top market capitalization. The study found that the current ratio of Cipla Ltd.,Lupin Ltd. and Piramal Enterprise Ltd. are holding more current assets compare to standard norms 2:1 ratio andthe liquid ratio of Cipla Ltd. and Lupin Ltd. are maintaining more than the rule of 1:1. But the absolute liquid ratio of all companies is belowthe standard norms of 1:2. It can be conclude that the liquidity position of the select firmsare not satisfactory. The findings of the study provides insights into the financial health of the select pharmaceutical companies in India
A Critical Study of Recruitment Process and its impact on HR Strategies of Employee- Retention in Hospitality Industry of Garhwal and Kumaun Region of Uttarakhand.
Authors: Aggarwal Neeraj , Satyam Kumar
Published: November 2017

Uttarakhand is a state with high potential of tourist attractions.Being very near to the national capital New Delhi, it catches the attention of the visitors from around the country to get a break from their schedule. The cities in this state are equipped with hospitality points, which even diplomatically force the guest to stay for a longer. In a recent time, after getting the status of tourism state, plenty of the hotels and resorts have emerged with their brand and name. Few of the international hotels also have settled their properties in Uttarakhand to grab the opportunity. It also helps to reduce skill-drains from the state, as it is well known that the state has best level of hospitality skills.The existing hotels of Uttarakhand have different practices regarding recruitment of employees.
Many of the hotels throughout country have the employees or work force from Garhwal and Kumaun region almost in all departments at different level. The people from Uttarakhand even don’t want to escape from their home state. But the ultimate situation is different. In this research paper, therewould an emphasis on the HR strategies for recruitment of employees and its impact on employee- retention in hospitality industry of Garhwal and Kumaun region of Uttarakhand. The data would be collected from the employees of three stars and above category of hotels through the questionnaire; and then analysis will come out with the conclusion that why there is employee retention problem in study area.
Marketing Woes of Foreign Tourist Segment in Goa: A Study into Satisfaction Discriminators
Authors: Kansal Purva , Walia Sandeep
Published: November 2017

In recent years rate of domestic tourist to Goa has gone up but not the foreign tourist. This has led to loss of shack culture and gypsy experience being marketed by Goa as destination image. Policy makers have tried to rejuvenate the destination but with little success. One of the explanations to this problem is in a fundamental of marketing which states that Marketing strategies should have their base in segmentation and targeting policies of the product. A mismatch in the two could lead to decreased market share. This is well accepted in marketing of products however, in case of destination marketing the fundamental is lost. The current paper tries to use case study of Goa. This paper is an attempt to illustrate how segmentation and targeting problems have led to marketing mix issues for the destination and influenced its market share and led to serious marketing woes. The study was undertaken with the specific objective to understand the marketing woes Goa as a destination is facing. Data was collected from 298 foreign tourist visiting Goa. The study tried to meet this objective by studying the discriminators of foreign tourist satisfaction.
The results of the discriminant analysis indicated that three factors were significant predictors of satisfaction in terms of foreign tourist in Goa i.e. experience, hygiene and safety. The results of the study further indicated that there was a need for the Goan Government to make policies specific to experience and quality of experience the destination offers. A dimension wise detailed analysis was also undertaken to help the Goan Government develop specific strategies. The specific targeting strategy would also help the government develop a more effective positioning strategy and basis for performance evaluation. Therefore, the segmentation of the market on basis of psychometric variable will help Goa develop a more effective marketing strategy. However, there is a need to convert these into demographic variables for practical reasons which can be explored as future areas of research.
ASSESSMENT OF AGRO-TOURISM POTENTIAL IN JUNNAR TEHSIL, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
Authors: D. Thorat S. , S. Suryawanshi R.
Published: November 2017

The present research paper is an attempt to analyse the level of development and potential of Agro-tourism in Junnar Tehsil in Pune District Maharashtra. Agro-tourism is the emerging branch of tourism in India. It helped for sustainable development in rural area. Agro-tourism give the opportunity to tourist to get aware with agricultural area, agricultural operations, local food and tradition of local area and support to economic development of farmers. The Junnar Tehsil in Pune district have many tourist destinations, but yet this Tehsil is not highlighted to large scale Agro-tourism practices. It is mainly because of lack of facilities and low development of area. The present research paper focuses on find out the potential area for agro-tourism in Junnar Tehsil. The development status of agro-tourism potential composite index is product of physiographic index and cropping pattern based on a GIS techniques.
Barriers and Facilitators When Implementing Web-Based Disease Monitoring and Management as a Substitution for Regular Outpatient Care in Pediatric Asthma: Qualitative Survey Study (Preprint)
Authors: van den Wijngaart Lara S , Geense Wytske W , Boehmer Annemie LM , Brouwer Marianne L , Hugen Cindy AC , van Ewijk Bart E , Koenen-Jacobs Marie-José , Landstra Anneke M , Niers Laetitia EM , van Onzenoort-Bokken Lonneke , Ottink Mark D , Rikkers-Mutsaerts Eleonora RVM , Groothuis Iris , Vaessen-Verberne Anja A , Roukema Jolt , Merkus Peter JFM
Published: November 2017

BACKGROUND

Despite their potential benefits, many electronic health (eHealth) innovations evaluated in major studies fail to integrate into organizational routines, and the implementation of these innovations remains problematic.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to describe health care professionals’ self-identified perceived barriers and facilitators for the implementation of a Web-based portal to monitor asthmatic children as a substitution for routine outpatient care. Also, we assessed patients’ (or their parents) satisfaction with this eHealth innovation.

METHODS

Between April and November 2015, we recruited 76 health care professionals (from 14 hospitals). During a period of 6 months, participants received 3 questionnaires to identify factors that facilitated or impeded the use of this eHealth innovation. Questionnaires for patients (or parents) were completed after the 6-month virtual asthma clinic (VAC) implementation period.

RESULTS

Major perceived barriers included concerns about the lack of structural financial reimbursement for Web-based monitoring, lack of integration of this eHealth innovation with electronic medical records, the burden of Web-based portal use on clinician workload, and altered patient-professional relationship (due to fewer face-to-face contacts). Major perceived facilitators included enthusiastic and active initiators, a positive attitude of professionals toward eHealth, the possibility to tailor care to individual patients (“personalized eHealth”), easily deliverable care according to current guidelines using the VAC, and long-term profit and efficiency.

CONCLUSIONS

The implementation of Web-based disease monitoring and management in children is complex and dynamic and is influenced by multiple factors at the levels of the innovation itself, individual professionals, patients, social context, organizational context, and economic and political context. Understanding and defining the barriers and facilitators that influence the context is crucial for the successful implementation and sustainability of eHealth innovations.
The 28-th International Cartographic Conference ICC 2017
Authors: Nyrtsov M.V. , Samsonov T.E.
Published: November 2017

The 28th International Cartographic Conference ICC 2017 was held in Washington, DC in July 2017. The conference is a significant event in the world of cartography setting the path of development for the next 2 years. 40 topics were offered to participants of the conference in accordance with which they had to make oral presentations or posters and to submit articles. It should be noted the trend of ICC 2017 to expand the topics. For example, geospatial technologies were added to the section “Education and training”; coordinate systems, transformations and conversions were added to the section “Map projections”; extrasolar and celestial cartography were added to the section “Planetary cartography”. Cartographic and technical exhibitions, Barbara Petchenik International children’s map competition and exhibition, competitions in orienteering were held on the conference. Meeting of commissions and working groups of the International Cartographic Association, business meetings before and after the conference were organized. Also technical tours to relevant companies and organizations were proposed to participants. The article highlights the key events and ideas expressed during the conference.
Radius measurement of a revolution surface: photogrammetric and geodetic variants
Authors: Gelman R.N. , Nikitin A.V.
Published: November 2017

A description of methods for measuring the radius of curvature of any surface of revolution without the use of special devices and direct contact with the object is given. The method the minimum number of linear and angular measurements at a single point of tool is based on. The height of the cross section for which the radius of curvature is determined can be different with respect to the standpoint. The method in the photogrammetric version, when the main measurements taking from a photograph and a purely geodetic using traditional instrument, can be used. At azimuth geodetic option disappear the process of measuring the image and the issues associated with camera calibration, but requires bulky and expensive equipment as well as additional measurement of angles. Photogrammetric method is more suitable in urban environments due to its simplicity and speed. The justification of the tolerances during installation of the camera is given; a simplified method for its calibration is given; as well as an example of using the photogrammetric method for measuring a real object.
Algorithm for eliminating redundant air laser scanning data for constructing digital terrain models
Authors: Kochneva A.A. , Kryltcov S.B.
Published: November 2017

The wide use of air laser scanning for the building of digital terrain models in Russia has been used for more than 20 years. To process the results of air laser scanning, it is necessary to classify the points of laser reflections. Classification of laser reflection points is carried out by international commercial software products, often using algorithms of rarefaction of the “Earth” class data, which does not consider the features of the relief shape. In the paper, it has been proposed a proprietary algorithm for interpolating laser scanning data, which allows the removal of redundant points of “Earth” class laser reflections with a primarily reduction in the detail of the flat terrain data. A distinctive feature of the proposed solution is its low computational complexity. This allows the algorithm to work effectively with large arrays of data, obtained during air laser scanning. The paper presents a detailed step-by-step description of the algorithm operation, as well as the results of the digital relief model building based on a cloud of laser reflection points of the Earth class, processed using the proposed algorithm.
The research incorporated in the program of the electronic total station of “TOPCON”-105
Authors: Rahimov Z.B. , Rahmanov A.N. , Ismagilova A.A. , Sufiyarova E.I. , Fattakhova Z.I. , Shabieva S.R.
Published: November 2017

Electronic total station from the moment of its appearance was confirmed when working on large-scale surveys, Stakeout, is an indispensable instrument in the supervision of construction. When performing any work, the question inevitably arises about how the results of the measurement correspond to the true? In this paper, we investigate the accuracy of the measurement results the following inherent in the program measurement electronic total station (ET) “Topcon”-105
Questions on inverse application of method of logit-analysis for predioction of weight of factors causing landslides
Authors: Mehdiyev J.T.
Published: November 2017

It is noted that non-stability of slopes is determined by different interrelated spatial, geological and hydrological processes. To study the landslide areas both the qualitative and quantitative methods are used. The qualitative methods include the maps of land plots prone to landslides and the quantitative ones include maps of landslide hazards where the probability of happening of such processes are noted. The considered cases where the probability of occurrence of landslide is known with some degree of accuracy on the basis of previous experience or statistical data and the accurate determination of impact of any factor on probability of occurrence of the process is required. One of methods of quantitative estimates of probability of landslide is the logistic regression models. In the article the possibility for utilization of inverse task of logit analysis for research of weight of factors leading to landslides are analyzed. Such factors include aspect, steepness, density of vegetation, elevation of site, density of lineaments etc. It is shown that the method of logit analysis, frequently used for determination of probability of occurrence of different natural calamities including landslides also can be used for solution of inverse tasks, especially for determination of weight factors upon presence of data on other used parameters.
Uma Revisão Sistemática sobre Abordagens em Organizações Virtuais no Contexto de Confiança, Reputação e Computação em Nuvem
Authors: Bilecki Luís Felipe , Da Silva Hounsell Marcelo , Fiorese Adriano
Published: November 2017

AsOrganizaçõesVirtuaisrepresentamumaproeminenteformadecola- boração na qual um conjunto de empresas compartilham habilidades, competências e riscos para atender um objetivo em comum. Algumas preocupações surgem durante a colaboração, como, por exemplo, questões relativas a confiança, reputação e o uso de recursos tecnológicos. A confiança e a reputação nas OVs visam minimizar o risco ao lidar com entidades desconhecidas. Já o uso de recursos tecnológicos, como por exemplo computação em nuvem, fornece suporte a oportunidade de colaboração po- rém apresenta alguns problemas relacionados a autenticação, segurança, privacidade e confiança. Portanto, este artigo apresenta uma revisão sistemática cujo objetivo é veri- ficar as abordagens que estão sendo realizadas no contexto das Organizações Virtuais e que estejam relacionadas com pelo menos um dos conceitos de confiança, reputação ou computação em nuvem. Para tal, a busca junto a literatura especializada resultou em 75 artigos, sendo selecionadas 24 deles para análise. Os critérios utilizados para a seleção foram os artigos relevantes nos últimos 5 anos, completos, no idioma inglês e que relacionassem Organização Virtual com pelo menos um dos conceitos de confi- ança, reputação e computação em nuvem. Por conseguinte, identificou-se como cada conceito é abordado e verificou-se que um mesmo conceito apresenta-se de diferentes formas e nenhum dos trabalhos buscou apresentar a integração desses conceitos.
KWAME NKRUMAH AND THE PANAFRICAN VISION: BETWEEN ACCEPTANCE AND REBUTTAL
Authors: Kam Kah Henry
Published: November 2017

This paper focuses on the pan-African vision of Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of independent Ghana, and how this vision has been appreciated over time. Nkrumah was the greatest advocate of the political unity of Africa. This was to enable the continent to ward off exploitation by the West and then build a continent self-reliant. This paper examines the divergence in the acceptance and rebuttal of his vision for Africa through a content analysis of written works.
A MARCHA LENTA DA AMÉRICA LATINA NO SÉCULO XXI
Authors: Cervo Amado
Published: November 2017

The last decade of the 20th century was characterized by two deep changes in Latin American countries. The old developmental paradigm, worn, gave place to the neoliberal paradigm, embraced by Latin American elites and societies. By reaching the 21st century, the region is going through a new paradigmatic change: the exhaustion, after a decade, of the neoliberal dynamics, and the immersion into the search for another destiny.
miR-204 Controls Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Expression and Agonist Function
Authors: Jo SeongHo , Chen Junqin , Xu Guanlan , Grayson Truman B. , Thielen Lance A. , Shalev Anath
Published: November 2017

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1R) agonists are widely used to treat diabetes. However, their function is dependent on adequate GLP1R expression, which is downregulated in diabetes. GLP1R is highly expressed on pancreatic β-cells, and activation by endogenous incretin or GLP1R agonists increases cAMP generation, which stimulates glucose-induced β-cell insulin secretion and helps maintain glucose homeostasis. We now have discovered that the highly β-cell–enriched microRNA, miR-204, directly targets the 3′ UTR of GLP1R and thereby downregulates its expression in the β-cell–derived rat INS-1 cell line and primary mouse and human islets. Furthermore, in vivo deletion of miR-204 promoted islet GLP1R expression and enhanced responsiveness to GLP1R agonists, resulting in improved glucose tolerance, cAMP production, and insulin secretion as well as protection against diabetes. Since we recently identified thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP) as an upstream regulator of miR-204, we also assessed whether in vivo deletion of TXNIP could mimic that of miR-204. Indeed, it also enhanced islet GLP1R expression and GLP1R agonist–induced insulin secretion and glucose tolerance. Thus, the present studies show for the first time that GLP1R is under the control of a microRNA, miR-204, and uncover a previously unappreciated link between TXNIP and incretin action.
Cardiovascular Complications Over 5 Years and Their Association With Survival in the GERODIAB Cohort of Elderly French Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Bauduceau Bernard , Le Floch Jean-Pierre , Halimi Serge , Verny Christiane , Doucet Jean ,   the SFD/SFGG Intergroup
Published: November 2017

OBJECTIVE

The GERODIAB study is a multicenter prospective observational study performed over 5 years in French patients aged 70 years or above with type 2 diabetes. This report deals with their cardiovascular complications and their relationship with survival.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Consecutive patients (n = 987, median age = 77 years) were included from 56 diabetes centers over 1 year. Individual characteristics, history and complications of diabetes, geriatric factors, and clinical and biological parameters were recorded. Survival was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and proportional hazards regression models.

RESULTS

The frequency of cardiovascular complications increased from 47% at inclusion to 67% at 5 years. The most frequent complications were coronary heart disease (increasing from 30% to 41%) and vascular disease of the lower limbs (25% to 35%) and of the cerebral vessels (15% to 26%). Heart failure was less common, but its frequency doubled during the follow-up (9% to 20%). It was strongly associated with poor survival (P < 0.0001), as was vascular disease of the lower limbs (P = 0.0004), whereas coronary heart disease (P = 0.0056) and vascular disease of cerebral vessels (P = 0.026) had mild associations. Amputation (P < 0.0001) and foot wounds (P < 0.0001) were strongly associated with survival. In multivariate models, heart failure was the strongest predictor of poor survival (hazard ratio [HR] 1.96 [95% CI 1.45–2.64]; P < 0.0001). It remained significant when other factors were considered simultaneously (HR 1.92 [95% CI 1.43–2.58]; P < 0.0001).

CONCLUSIONS

Cardiovascular complications are associated with poor survival in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, especially heart failure.
Diseño e Implementación de una Trajeta Electrónica basada en FPGA orientada a aplicaciones didácticas en el Laboratorio de VLSI
Authors: Yuquilema Henry , Alulema Darwin , Granizo Evelio
Published: November 2017

El proyecto recapitula el diseño e implementación de un prototipo de tarjeta electrónica, que consta de los siguientes elementos: un FPGA, periféricos para la entrada y salida de datos, conectores de comunicación, y elementos de potencia. Además, para comprobar el correcto funcionamiento de la tarjeta electrónica, se desarrolla 4 PWM independientes que cuentan con un HMI desarrollado en Java.
Comportamiento de la impedancia equivalente de lámparas HID-MH alimentadas por onda cuadrada de alta frecuencia
Authors: Ayala Paul , Gutierrez Eduardo Roberto
Published: November 2017

Las características dinámicas de operación de la impe- dancia equivalente de lámparas de haluros metálicos cuando son alimentadas con una onda cuadrada de alta frecuencia (10 kHz a 50 kHz) son investigadas. Variables eléctricas como la tensión, corriente y potencia; así como variables físicas: temperatura e intensidad luminosa son analizadas en su comportamiento frente a variaciones de la frecuencia de operación. Se propone, además, un método que permite cuantificar la amplitud de la resonancia acústica longitudinal en cada frecuencia de funcionamiento de las lámparas HID-MH.