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Improving immunization and health literacy through a community-based approach enhanced by technology
Authors: Willis Earnestine , Gundacker Constance , Harris Melissa , Mameledzija Mahir
Published: April 2019

This report illustrates the importance of capacity-building to advance immunization literacy through a community-based participatory research (CPBR) approach using technology to decrease child health immunization disparities. The research project utilizes culturally-tailored immunization and technology literacy modalities for dissemination in targeted low-income neighborhoods. The results suggest successful outcomes are dependent upon contributions and engagement of community members in all project processes, ensuring community buy-in and cultural relevance. The latter approach is time-intensive due in part to the need to build broad-based community partnerships, which can result in a promising approach to foster broader population impact.
Eating disturbances in the elderly: A geriatric-psychiatric perspective
Authors: Bulut Esra Ates , Khoury Rita , Lee Hyun , Grossberg George T.
Published: April 2019

The prevalence of malnutrition among older adults is increasing, leading to poor health outcomes and increased mortality. This review sheds light on the different etiologies of eating disturbances in the elderly and discusses assessment tools and treatment strategies. Older adults are found to be more prone to nutritional deficiencies and weight loss due to age related physiological and psychosocial changes, in addition to pathological medical and psychiatric disorders. The short form of the Mini Nutritional Assessment is considered the most commonly used screening tool in older persons. Individuals identified as malnourished or at high risk of malnutrition would benefit from comprehensive treatment plans according to the underlying etiology. Those involve environmental changes, oral nutritional supplements and ultimately pharmacotherapy.
Design and Development of Fertilizer Spraying Machine
Authors: M. Sakthivel , J. Sathish
Published: April 2019

In agricultural sector, generally farmer uses the traditional way of carrying a spray tank on his back and spray onto the crop. This is time consuming, costly and fatigue is also a major concern. These problems can be overcome by using a reciprocating multi sprayer. It facilitates uniform spread pesticides or insecticides. Precision made nozzle tip is used for adjustable stream capable of throwing foggy spray depending on the requirement. we use a slider crank mechanism to convert rotary motion into reciprocating motion to operate the pump. The pesticide is spread through the nozzle giving a continuous flow of pesticide at the required pressure. A special arrangement adjusts the pressure from low to high. We also use a weed cuter for removing the unwanted weeds. By using this agricultural sprayer, spraying time, weeding time and human efforts are reduced and resulting in cost reduction. Aim of the project is that the farmer need not carry the entire pesticide sprayer pump on his shoulders, but just pull/push the mechanism mounted on the trolley to operate the pump to spray.This makes the farmer feel more comfortable, relaxed and less tiresome by reducing human efforts due to the constant pumping action.
Mobile use Style Mobile Phone use Style among College Students
Authors: Javiya Vasant
Published: April 2019

The main purpose of present study was to find out mean difference certain personal mobile phone use style in college students the tata sample insisted of 200 students among which 100 of girls and 100 boys selected from different area of rural and urban of amreli city the research tool used for mobile phone use style by wikle (2003) It consists of 18 items to check in ‘t’ test and correlation of college students methods was used in mobile phone use style in gender and areas variables were showed not significant difference at 0.05 levels and correlation analysis showed that high positive in mobile phone use style gender and areas result.
Effect of Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise on Static and Dynamic Balance in Physiotherapy Students
Authors: Panchal Bhakti , Sharma Urvashi , Palekar Tushar
Published: April 2019

The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on static and dynamic balance in healthy physiotherapy students. 30 subjects were selected and were divided into two groups (n= 15). Their pre balance assessment was done by stork standing balance test and modified BASS test for static and dynamic balance. After completion of the initial balance measurement, group-A subjects were given aerobic exercise which included 15 minutes of Modified Bruce protocol and group-B subjects were given 3 forms of aerobic exercises for 2 weeks alternate days. Post exercise balance assessment was done on day 15 which showed significant changes in the pre and post exercise balance scores. Thus, this study concludes that both aerobic and anaerobic exercise showed statistically significant improvement in the static and dynamic balance.
Identification of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism and Association Analysis of Alpha 2-Heremans Schmid Glycoprotein (AHSG) Gene Related to Fatty Acid Traits in Sheep
Authors: Munyaneza J. P. , Gunawan A. , Noor R. R.
Published: April 2019

Fatty acid (FA) composition of meat is regulated by many genes. The aim of this study was to identify Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) of Alpha 2-Heremans Schmid Glycoprotein (AHSG) gene and analyze its association with fatty acid (FA) traits in lambs. The study used a total of 67 rams of 12 months with average body size of 25-30 kg, consisted of 20 heads of Javanese Fat-Tailed (JFT) sheep, 17 heads of Javanese Thin-Tailed (JTT) sheep, 10 heads of Composite Garut (CG) sheep, 10 heads of Compass Agrinak (CA) sheep and 10 heads of Barbados Black Belly Cross (BC) sheep. Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) were used to identify the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of AHSG gene. Association of AHSG genotypes with fatty acid traits was performed using General Linear Model by SAS 9.4 program. The SNP of AHSG gene was polymorphic with three genotypes (GG, GA and AA). In combined population, the genotype frequency of GG, GA and AA were 0.25, 0.13 and 0.62, respectively. The Chi-square test revealed that the locus of AHSG (g. 198655287 (G>A) was in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, except in Composite Garut (CG), Compass Agrinak (CA) and Barbados Black Belly Cross (BC) sheep breeds. The g.198655287 (G>A) SNP of AHSG gene was significantly associated (P<0.05) with saturated fatty acid, including capric acid (C10:0), palmitic acid (C16:0), heptadecanoic acid (17:0), arachidic acid (C20:0), heneicosylic acid (C21:0), behenic acid (C22:0), tricosylic acid (C23:0), lignoceric acid (C24:0); with monounsaturated fatty acids, including palmitoleic acid (C16:1); oleic acid (C18:1n9c); eicosenoic acid (C20:1); nervonic acid (C24:1) and with polyunsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic acid (C18:2n6c); γ-Linolenic acid; α-Linolenic acid; eicosadienoic acid (C20:2); dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid; arachidonic acid; docosadienoic acid(C22:2); eicosapentanoic and docosahexaenoic acid. The SNP g. 198655287 (G>A) of AHSG gene may be a useful marker for selecting and producing sheep meat having desirable fatty acids.
Fatigue Life Prediction of Aircraft Engine Bracket
Authors: Maruthi Nerannagari , Naidu C. Mohan
Published: April 2019

The purpose of this project is to optimize the design, dimensions along with changing in material of the bracket structure to ensure the structural fatigue life increase along with reduction in stress and displacement of the component. Optimization study of components gives a great opportunity for material saving which leads to save cost and man power. The major bracket design parameters were explained in detail and the bracket configuration has been described. Different types of loads acting on the aircrafts bracket are determined and the moments, displacements, etc., are also determined. The bracket structure was also explained and functions of each component and their arrangement are also studied. The methodology of finite element method and the detailed description about various FEM tools have been studied and implemented in this work. The procedure of finite element method was followed to analyse the model. The analysing part of this project is done using CAE tool package and the results were discussed. In this Project, we designed Aircraft engine bracket using CATIA V5 and carried out linear static analysis using MSC Software. For Pre-Processing used MSC PATRAN and MSC NASTRAN for solving followed by Fatigue calculations.
Modified SVPWM Algorithm for Three Level VSI With Synchronized and Symmetrical Waveforms
Authors: Sowndarya Jalla , Shekar M. , Vinay Kumar N. V.
Published: April 2019

To generate the required reference vector than triangle comparison based PWM techniques for three-level inverters the space vector based PWM (SVPWM) strategies contain broader choice of switching sequences. This space vector based PWM technique involves in various steps. These steps are computationally exhaustive. The SVPWM has been used in three phase inverter control system. The center-aligned PWM is the most effective way for the Microprocessor Control Unit implementation of the SVPWM, because it can easily generate the center aligned PWM of the multilevel inverters for generation of the signal of space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM), this concept brings out the method. The inverter leg switching times are generated by this algorithm and middle vector switching times are centered in a sampled interval. The proposed algorithm does not require any sector identification. And it reduces the computational time as a result. The adjacent voltage space vectors are forming the small triangles it is called sectors. Multilevel converters can meet the increasing demand of power ratings and power quality associated with reduced harmonic distortion and lower electromagnetic interference. Furthermore to optimize switching waveforms, space vector pulse-width modulation algorithms offer great flexibility among them. Finally the results are verified through MATLAB/SIMULINK
Fotografia jako wypowiedź dziennikarska – odmiany gatunkowe
Authors: Szylko-Kwas Joanna
Published: April 2019

Artykuł opisuje fotografię jako jeden z gatunków wypowiedzi dziennikarskich. Cel: Zbudowanie teorii fotografi i prasowej jako wypowiedzi dziennikarskiej. Integralną częścią wskazanej koncepcji jest wyróżnienie odmian gatunkowych fotograficznych wypowiedzi dziennikarskich. Celem pośrednim jest propozycja taksonomii rodzajów gatunkowych fotografi i prasowej w oparciu o kryterium celu i funkcji obrazu, miejsca i sposobu publikacji, tematu oraz o kryterium warsztatowo-gatunkowe. Metody badań: Dokonano analizy zawartości mediów. Wyniki: Zaproponowano klasyfi kację fotografi cznych odmian gatunkowych opartą o relację funkcji obrazu i funkcji nagłówka materiału prasowego, którego częścią jest zdjęcie. Wartość poznawcza: Zaprezentowana typologia może stanowić jedno z narzędzi do analizy dziennikarskich przekazów fotograficznych.
Identifikasi Pendangkalan Sungai Kahayan Akibat Sedimen
Authors: Marlina Sari , Novrianti Novrianti
Published: April 2019

The population growth rate continues to increase directly proportional to the rate of environmental damage. This is due to the increasing need for clothing, food, and shelter. Or primary needs and secondary needs. For example, the impact of floating houses on pollution of the Kahayan River in the City of Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan. One example of the impact that will be caused is river siltation, river water pollution, and the generation of garbage around the river. The purpose of this study was to identify the silting of the Kahayan River due to sedimentation and to determine the crossing of the Kahayan River in the study area. The research location was in the Kahayan Palangkaraya Tugu Soekarno River Catchment Area to Ropi Ropi. In the sedimentation calculation using USLE modification (MUSLE) has calculated the results of the increase in sediment in the river. The Kahayan River has an area of 81,648 km2, a length of 600 km, a width of 500m, its depth reaches 7 m and empties into three regencies between the cities of Palangkaraya, Kabupaten Gunung Mas, and Kabupaten Pulang Pisau. From the calculation of flood discharge, the peak discharge (Qp) is 0.0105 km�. Prediction of Sedimentation Rate using the MUSLE Method of each Protection Forest = 0, Sebangau National Park = 901, Tourist Park = 73, Forest Park = 112, Tetat Production Forest = 3.422
Analisis Kinerja dan Pengaruh Pelebaran Jalan serta Pembuatan Median Jalan (Studi Kasus Jalan Temanggung Tilung Kota Palangkaraya)
Authors: Wulandari Fitri , Puspasari Nirwana , Handayani Noviyanthy
Published: April 2019

Jalan Temanggung Tilung is a 2/2 UD type road (two undirected two-way lanes) with a road width of 5.5 meters, which is a connecting road between two major roads, namely the RTA road. Milono and the path of G. Obos. Over time, the volume of traffic through these roads increases every year, plus roadside activities that also increase cause congestion at several points of the way. To overcome this problem, the local government carried out road widening to increase the capacity and level of road services. The study was conducted to determine the amount of traffic volume, performance, service level of the Temanggung Tilung road section at peak traffic hours before and after road widening. Data retrieval is done by the direct survey to the field to obtain primary data in the form of geometric road data, two-way traffic volume data, and side obstacle data. Performance analysis refers to the 1997 Indonesian Road Capacity Manual (MKJI) for urban roads. From the results of data processing, before increasing the road (Type 2/2 UD), the traffic volume that passes through the path is 842 pcs/hour and after road widening (Type 4/2 UD) the traffic volume for two directions is 973 pcs/hour, with route A equaling 528 pcs/hour and direction B equaling 445 pcs/hour. Based on the analysis of road performance before road enhancement, the capacity = 2551 pcs/hour, saturation degree = 0.331, and the service level of the two-way road are level B. Based on the analysis of the performance of the way after increasing the way, the direction capacity A = 2686 pcs/hour and direction B = 2674 pcs /hour, saturation degree for direction A = 0.196 and direction B = 0.166, service level for road direction A and direction B increase to level A
Scenario-Based Design for Multiple Microgrids with High DG Penetration Considering Uncertainty on Demand and Generation Side
Authors: Sedaghati Alireza , Soory Hossein
Published: April 2019

In this paper a new scenario-based approach is proposed to design optimized multiple-microgrids considering the uncertainty of load consumption and renewable DGs generation. The proposed method is used to determine the optimal capacity, type, number and location of renewable and controllable distributed generation resources along with the switch optimal location to cluster the traditional distribution network into a set of interconnected microgrids with economic and reliable structured. This study aims to decrease the total design costs including investment and operation costs, system loss cost, air pollution cost as well as the microgrids energy not supplied cost. Different considered objective functions have been modeled using weighted coefficients method as a single-objective nonlinear mixed integer problem. In addition, the uncertainty of the problem input parameters is modeled using scenario generation method, and in order to decrease the computational burden and increase the program execution speed, the backward scenario reduction technique is used. The Cuckoo optimization algorithm is used to optimize the objective function, and also the effect of optimization coefficients on the design problem and the robustness of the proposed algorithm are investigated using sensitivity analysis. Finally, the efficiency and performance of the proposed method are evaluated on the standard 33-bus network and the results show that the proposed method is an effective tool to design interconnected microgrids with consideration of uncertainty.
ФІНАНСОВА БЕЗПЕКА УКРАЇНИ ТА ІНСТРУМЕНТИ ЇЇ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ
Authors: Тарангул Л. Л.
Published: April 2019

Стаття присвячена з’ясуванню особливостей фінансової безпеки, зокрема в юридичному аспекті, обґрунтуванні класифікації її інструментів. Виокремлено роль цих інструментів у забезпеченні пріоритетних напрямів фінансової безпеки.
РОЗШИРЕННЯ КОНСТИТУЦІЙНИХ ФУНКЦІЙ НБУ: ЗА І ПРОТИ
Authors: Береславська О. І.
Published: April 2019

У статті досліджуються питання доцільності розширення конституційних функцій центрального банку, у тому числі і Національного банку України. Зазначається, що протягом останніх років центральні банки відчувають тиск з боку державних органів влади щодо необхідності доповнення основної конституційної функції банку з стримування інфляції політично вмотивованими цілями, а саме – забезпеченням економічного зростання  та максимальної зайнятості. Наголошується на тому, що розширення конституційних функцій ЦБ може послабити його спроможність підтримувати стабільність цін. Підсумком дослідження є те, що, по-перше, центральні банки не можуть збільшувати випуск товарів та послуг, знижувати безробіття або впливати на будь-який інший показник у середньостроковій та довгостроковій перспективі без зростання рівня інфляції. По-друге, економічні агенти враховують очікування майбутніх подій, коли приймаютьрішення про споживання та інвестиції, встановлення заробітних плат та цін. Якщо вони очікують високу інфляцію, витрати на її зниження можуть бути великими, оскільки ЦБ доведеться стискати грошову пропозицію на фоні зростаючих цін. Отже, інфляція – це єдина змінна, на яку у довгостроковому періоді може впливати центральний банк, тому сьогодні недоцільно розширювати конституційні функції НБУ.
АКТУАЛЬНІ ПИТАННЯ МЕТОДИЧНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ОРГАНІВ ДЕРЖАВНОГО ФІНАНСОВОГО КОНТРОЛЮ
Authors: Шевчук О. А.
Published: April 2019

Здійснений аналіз сучасної практики дозволив з’ясувати, що існуюче методичне забезпечення державного фінансового контролю в Україні є неповним (не охоплює всі його різновиди, стадії, форми), недосконалим і неефективним, що, в свою чергу, негативно позначається на результативності й ефективності державного фінансового контролю. Зроблено висновок, що різноплановість і неузгодженість методичного забезпечення сьогоденного функціонування різних органів державного фінансового контролю не лише спричиняє різні підходи до проведення контрольних заходів і тлумачення ними виявлених недоліків у перебігу бюджетного процесу і використанні державної власності, а й істотним чином перешкоджає формуванню цілісної та дієвої системи державного фінансового контролю в Україні.
ДЕПОЗИТНА ПОЛІТИКА БАНКІВ У ПЕРІОД ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ БАНКІВСЬКОЇ СИСТЕМИ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Бідюк О. О.
Published: April 2019

В статье рассматривается современное состояние депозитной политики банков в период трансформационных процессов банковской системы Украины. Особое место отведено анализу процентных ставок и объемов размещения вкладов физических и юридических лиц в банковских учреждениях.Проанализировано зарубежный опыт депозитной политики в банках, рассмотрено законодательные и нормативно-правовые изменения, выявлено факторы влияния на банковскую деятельность. За результатами исследования определено тенденции дальнейшего развития депозитного рынка банков Украины.
РІВНІ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ ФІНАНСОВОГО СЕКТОРУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Коваленко Ю. М.
Published: April 2019

Проблема регулирования финансового сектора Украины недостаточно освещена в отечественных профессиональных исследованиях. Преобладает избирательнофрагментарный подход к анализу различных аспектов проблемы. Установлено, что в стране создан механизм функционирования финансового сектора с присущими ему институциональными единицами и финансовыми инструментами, поэтому необходимо сосредоточить внимание на переходе от ведомственной к функциональной организационноэкономической модели его регулирования с четырьмя уровнями: мезо-; макро-; микроуровень; саморегулирование. Предложено распределить НБУ на две составляющие по выполнению функций денежно-кредитного регулирования (макроэкономические задачи) и функций регулирования и надзора за банковской системой. Рассмотрены инструменты саморегулирования в финансовом секторе.
СУТНІСТЬ ОБЛІКОВОЇ ІНФОРМАЦІЇ ТА ЇЇ НОРМАТИВНО-ПРАВОВЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ
Authors: Колісник О. П.
Published: April 2019

У статті досліджено питання формування облікової інформації, зокрема сутності, класифікації та її нормативно-правового забезпечення. Визначено взаємозв’язок та логічну послідовність термінів «інформація – економічна інформація – облікова інформація». Проаналізовано різні підходи до структурування облікової інформації та її класифікаційних ознак. Визначено основні вимоги, які пред’являються до облікової інформації, та принципи, яким вона повинна відповідати. Досліджено нормативне забезпечення облікової інформації, зокрема первинної документації, та виявлено ряд неузгодженостей між правовими актами. Обґрунтовано вплив змін нормативної регламентації первинних документів на їх оцінку з точки зору експерта-бухгалтера як доказової бази у досліджуваній справі.
ПРОБЛЕМИ ФАКТОГРАФІЧНОГО ВІДОБРАЖЕННЯ ЛЮДСЬКОГО КАПІТАЛУ В ОБЛІКУ ТА ЗВІТНОСТІ
Authors: Мазіна О. І.
Published: April 2019

Людський капітал є основним ресурсом розвитку мікро- та макроекономіки і потребує інформаційного забезпечення щодо тенденцій свого розвитку. Інформаційне забезпечення є завданням системи бухгалтерського обліку та звітності, що потребує вдосконалення для його реалізації. Основними напрямами формування інформації про людський капітал є управлінська звітність, нефінансова звітність та інтегрована звітність. У системі бухгалтерського обліку слід відображати такі об’єкти, як «Інвестиції в людський капітал» та «Право на використання людського капіталу»
Laisvalaikio ir darbo kokybinės indikacijos vertinimas
Authors: Kanapinskaitė Viktorija
Published: April 2019

Objective – Rate the leisure time and work quality indications.

Methods – Questionnaire survey.

Relevance of the research. There are not many investigations related to psychosocial work characteristics and employees’ age. The majority of investigations are more focused on work characteristics and other variables, especially health, connections and more concentrating on their age; however they do not tend to focus on work characteristics and connections with demographic measures. Research aim was to reveal the leisure time and work quality indications and the influence of these indications in the relationship between leisure time and work time. There were 396 respondents in this investigation.

Research results and conclusions. Analysis of scientific literature revealed that leisure time was defined and understood as free time from necessary activities. This time is dedicated to accommodate ones needs, also to widen the circle knowledge, develop skills and to improve both physical and spiritual status. Work is an absolutely obligatory part of the person’s life which takes a lot of person’s time. Essential indicators disclose the leisure time and work quality indications which consist of work characteristics, the environment and person’s identity module. The research confirmed that qualitative indications that determine leisure time and work quality are the following: improving personal abilities at work, physical, psychological and emotional efforts at work, given support at work if mistakes are made, work expectation satisfaction in the work activities, stress and regulation levels at work, work quality after leisure time, occurrence of free time after work, active and passive leisure time and its chosen form and time, enjoyable activities, thinking about work while having leisure time, leisure time with friends and family. The most important and highest rated are these indications: spending leisure time with friends or family, improving personal abilities at work, the support at work, productive leisure time, etc., the less important ones are stress, regulation and control while working, physical, psychological and emotional effort at work, etc. It is important to emphasize that today it is relevant to discover the balance between work and leisure time as this appropriate balance can be valued as a preventive tool to avoid harmful habits and the reason why essential health care expenses are minimised.
OPTIMALAUS PASAULIO EKSPORTO PASKIRSTYMO MODELIAVIMAS
Authors: Tauraitė Viktorija
Published: April 2019

Relevance of the research.
Economic, financial, commercial and other relations are becoming faster
in the global world. Business, trade relations with foreign investors, the optimal implementation of
international relations in micro (company) and macro (country) level are important
for producers and
entrepreneurs. So it is relevant to carry out the scientific research in order to find out the optimal allocation of
the world export according to volume
of desired overall world export
by using the mathematical
modelling
.
Although the method of mathematical
modelling
is used in scientific research (e. g. Stonkienė
,
2013;
Radziukynas, Nemura, 2007.),
no
study was
found where mathematical
modelling
would be used
by
the linear
programming me
thod and identifying the optimal
e
xport allocation, taking into account the conditions. So,
this
article complements a variety of research.
The problem of the research:
what is the optimal allocation of the world export between 11 countries
when the volume
of desired overall world export
is minimum, medium or maximum?
The object of the research
is the allocation of the world export.
The aim of the research
is to identify the he optimal allocation of the world export between 11
countries (EU 28, Russia, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, China (except Hong Kong), Japan, South
Korea, India,
and Singapore
) in 3 cases when the volume of desired overall
world export is: 1) minimum; 2)
medium; 3) maximum.
The tasks of the research:
1.
To present the methodology of the research.
2.
To identify the he optimal allocation of the world export between 11 countries in 3
cases
according to the volume of desired overall world export.
3.
To summarize the main points of the allocation of the optimal world export and to submit
recommendations.
The research
was carried
out by using
methods of
case,
comparative analysis and mathem
atical
modelling
applying
the linear programming method. Eurostat statistical data of 2011
–
2015
were
used for the
mathematical
modelling
.
Outcomes and conclusions.
It was found out that
EU 28, China and the United States
are the same
dominant countries
in all three cases by the aspect of the world export volume
. Moreover, the least volume of
the world export
is in
India and Brazil. On the other hand, the differences between dominant countr
ies
which
should have the biggest part of world export
were found
. China should have the biggest part of world export when the volume of desired overall world export is minimum and maximum. EU 28 should have the biggest
part of world export when the volume of desired overall world export is medium.
Entre confissões e testemunhos na web: reflexões sobre os blogs de moda e beleza como fontes para o historiador
Authors: Mucelin Patrícia Carla
Published: April 2019

Recebido:  11/04/2017 Aprovado:  17/06/2017Publicado: 10/12/2017Novas relações de consumo se estabeleceram entre internautas e produtores culturais. A tese que estou desenvolvendo para o doutorado em História investiga o processo de ascensão das blogueiras brasileiras Camila Coelho, Camila Coutinho, Lala Rudge, Thássia Naves e Helena Bordon, cujos blogs foram celebrizados no campo da moda. Por meio dos levantamentos teórico-metodológicos de Sant’Anna (2014), que procura mostrar que a sociedade contemporânea é também uma sociedade da moda e da aparência; Alexander Freund (2014) que elucidou as questões sobre como elaborar pesquisas através de histórias orais arquivadas como processo gerador de dados; Pierre Bordieu (2004) sobre o conceito de campo; procuramos compreender como a subjetividade das blogueiras é expressada através da fala sobre os seus cotidianos e da experiência de vivenciar a legitimação da sua profissão. Os blogs criam estratégias de poder, isso desencadeia um consumo no sentido amplo, de modelo de vida. Palavras-chave: Blogueiras, Moda, Confissão.
Non-Parametrical Canonical Analysis of Quality-Related Characteristics of Eggs of Different Varieties of Native Hens Compared to Laying Lineage
Authors: González Ariza Antonio , Navas González Francisco Javier , Arando Arbulu Ander , León Jurado José Manuel , Barba Capote Cecilio José , Camacho Vallejo María Esperanza
Published: April 2019

The aim of the present study is to characterize the productive capability of Utrerana and to compare the relationships among parameters determining the internal and external quality of the egg, through canonical correlation analysis. A flock of 68 Utrerana hens and a control group of Leghorn hens (n = 17) were housed individually to allow individual identification of eggs and for the assessment of egg quality characteristics. Almost all variables showed differences when both breeds were compared, except for white height, yolk diameter, yolkL* and yolk pH (p > 0.05). Only minor diameter, white height, yolkL*, yolka*, and shell weight reported significant differences between laying age groups. White height, yolk color, and almost all yolk color coordinates were significantly different (p < 0.05) for period and month. Egg and white weight reached highest significantly different levels for the fourth and fifth time that the hens laid an egg. External quality-related traits are better predictors of internal quality-related traits than vice versa, enabling the implementation of an effective noninvasive method for internal quality determination and egg classification aimed at suiting the needs of consumers.
Editorial: Special Issue “Swarm Robotics”
Authors: Spezzano Giandomenico
Published: April 2019

Swarm robotics is the study of how to coordinate large groups of relatively simple robots through the use of local rules so that a desired collective behavior emerges from their interaction [...]
Controlling the Dissolution Rate of Hydrophobic Drugs by Incorporating Carbon Nanotubes with Different Levels of Carboxylation
Authors: Chen Kun , Mitra Somenath
Published: April 2019

We present the anti-solvent precipitation of hydrophobic drugs griseofulvin (GF) and sulfamethoxazole (SMZ) in the presence of carboxylated carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs). The aqueous dispersed f-CNTs were directly incorporated into the drug particles during the precipitation process. f-CNTs with different levels of carboxylation were tested where the hydrophilicity was varied by altering the C:COOH ratio. The results show that the hydrophilic f-CNTs dramatically enhanced the dissolution rate for both drugs, and the enhancement corresponded to the hydrophilicity of f-CNTs. The time to reach 80% dissolution (t80) reduced from 52.5 min for pure SMZ to 16.5 min when incorporated f-CNTs that had a C:COOH ratio of 23.2 were used, and to 11.5 min when the ratio dropped to 16. A corresponding decrease was observed for SMZ for the above-mentioned f-CNTs. The study clearly demonstrates that it is possible to control the dissolution rate of hydrophobic drugs by altering the level of carboxylation of the incorporated CNTs.
Seismic Damage Model of Bridge Piers Subjected to Biaxial Loading Considering the Impact of Energy Dissipation
Authors: Lin Shangshun , Xia Zhanghua , Xia Jian
Published: April 2019

The large degradation of the mechanical performance of hollow reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers subjected to multi-dimensional earthquakes has not been thoroughly assessed. This paper aims to improve the existing seismic damage model to assess the seismic properties of tall, hollow RC piers subjected to pseudo-static, biaxial loading. Cyclic bilateral loading tests on fourteen 1/14-scale pier specimens with different slenderness ratios, axial load ratios, and transverse reinforcement ratios were carried out to investigate the damage propagation and the cumulative dissipated energy with displacement loads. By considering the influence of energy dissipation on structural damage, a new damage model (M-Usami model) was developed to assess the damage characteristics of hollow RC piers. The results present four consecutive damage stages during the loading process: (a) cracking on concrete surface, (b) yielding of longitudinal reinforcements; (c) spalling of concrete, and (d) collapsing of pier after the concrete crushed and the longitudinal bars ruptured due to the flexural failure. The damage level caused by the seismic waves can be reduced by designing specimens with a good seismic energy dissipation capacity. The theoretical damage index values calculated by the M-Usami model agreed well with the experimental observations. The developed M-Usami model can provide insights into the approaches to assessing the seismic damage of hollow RC piers subjected to bilateral seismic excitations.
Comparison of Lipid and Water Contents by Time-domain Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy and Dual-energy Computed Tomography in Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: Ohmae Etsuko , Yoshizawa Nobuko , Yoshimoto Kenji , Hayashi Maho , Wada Hiroko , Mimura Tetsuya , Asano Yuko , Ogura Hiroyuki , Yamashita Yutaka , Sakahara Harumi , Ueda Yukio
Published: April 2019

We previously compared time-domain diffuse optical spectroscopy (TD-DOS) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using various water/lipid phantoms. However, it is difficult to conduct similar comparisons in the breast, because of measurement differences due to modality-dependent differences in posture. Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) examination is performed in the same supine position as a TD-DOS measurement. Therefore, we first verified the accuracy of the measured fat fraction of fibroglandular tissue in the normal breast on DECT by comparing it with MRI in breast cancer patients (n = 28). Then, we compared lipid and water signals obtained in TD-DOS and DECT from normal and tumor-tissue regions (n = 16). The TD-DOS breast measurements were carried out using reflectance geometry with a source–detector separation of 3 cm. A semicircular region of interest (ROI), with a transverse diameter of 3 cm and a depth of 2 cm that included the breast surface, was set on the DECT image. Although the measurement area differed between the modalities, the correlation coefficients of lipid and water signals between TD-DOS and DECT were rs = 0.58 (p < 0.01) and rs = 0.90 (p < 0.01), respectively. These results indicate that TD-DOS captures the characteristics of the lipid and water contents of the breast.
Spatio-Temporal Variability of the Precipitable Water Vapor over Peru through MODIS and ERA-Interim Time Series
Authors: Ccoica-López Katherine L. , Pasapera-Gonzales Jose J. , Jimenez Juan C.
Published: April 2019

Precipitable water vapor (PWV) is a meteorological variable that influences the main processes that occur in the atmosphere. It is not a homogeneous variable, but varies both temporally and spatially according to local conditions. This study analyzes the spatial and temporal variability of the PWV in Peru using MODIS satellite data (MOD05/MYD05 products) during the period 2000 to 2017. MODIS-derived PWV values were complemented with ERA-Interim reanalysis data to take the study period back to 1979. PWV values extracted from MODIS and ERA-Interim were compared against in situ values obtained from five radiosonde stations between the years of 2003 and 2016 (non-continuous data). The study was performed over nine sub-regions of the Peruvian territory: coastal, highland, and jungle sub-regions, which in turn were classified into northern, central and southern regions. The analysis of spatial variability was performed using monthly semivariograms and influencing parameters such as sill and range, whereas the temporal variation was examined by time series of monthly, seasonal, and multi-annual means. The Mann-Kendall test was also applied to determine the presence of trends. The spatial analysis evidenced the heterogeneity of the PWV over the study region, and in most of the sub-regions there was directional variability during the austral summer and austral winter, with the Northeast (NE) and East (E) directions having the greatest spatial variability. The omnidirectional analysis of the sill and range showed that there was a high spatial variability of PWV mainly over the northern and southern jungle, even exceeding the limit area of these sub-regions. The temporal analysis shows that this variability occurs more in the north and center of the jungle and in the north coast, where the content of PWV is higher in relation to other regions, while the central and southern highlands have the lowest values. In addition, the trend test determines that there is a slight increase in PWV for the coast and jungle regions of Peru. Validation analysis using the radiosonde data showed a similar performance of both datasets (MODIS and ERA), with better results for the case of the MODIS product (RMSE < 0.6 cm and R2 = 0.71).
A Novel ALDH1A1 Inhibitor Targets Cells with Stem Cell Characteristics in Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Nwani Nkechiyere G. , Condello Salvatore , Wang Yinu , Swetzig Wendy M. , Barber Emma , Hurley Thomas , Matei Daniela
Published: April 2019

A small of population of slow cycling and chemo-resistant cells referred to as cancer stem cells (CSC) have been implicated in cancer recurrence. There is emerging interest in developing targeted therapeutics to eradicate CSCs. Aldehyde-dehydrogenase (ALDH) activity was shown to be a functional marker of CSCs in ovarian cancer (OC). ALDH activity is increased in cells grown as spheres versus monolayer cultures under differentiating conditions and in OC cells after treatment with platinum. Here, we describe the activity of CM37, a newly identified small molecule with inhibitory activity against ALDH1A1, in OC models enriched in CSCs. Treatment with CM37 reduced OC cells’ proliferation as spheroids under low attachment growth conditions and the expression of stemness-associated markers (OCT4 and SOX2) in ALDH+ cells fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS)-sorted from cell lines and malignant OC ascites. Likewise, siRNA-mediated ALDH1A1 knockdown reduced OC cells’ proliferation as spheres, expression of stemness markers, and delayed tumor initiation capacity in vivo. Treatment with CM37 promoted DNA damage in OC cells, as evidenced by induction of γH2AX. This corresponded to increased expression of genes involved in DNA damage response, such as NEIL3, as measured in ALDH+ cells treated with CM37 or in cells where ALDH1A1 was knocked down. By inhibiting ALDH1A1, CM37 augmented intracellular ROS accumulation, which in turn led to increased DNA damage and reduced OC cell viability. Cumulatively, our findings demonstrate that a novel ALDH1A1 small molecule inhibitor is active in OC models enriched in CSCs. Further optimization of this new class of small molecules could provide a novel strategy for targeting treatment-resistant OC.
A Blend of F Prostaglandins Functions as an Attractive Sex Pheromone in Silver Carp
Authors: Sorensen Peter W. , Rue Mara C. P. , Leese Joseph M. , Ghosal Ratna , Lim Hangkyo
Published: April 2019

A series of laboratory experiments tested the hypothesis that the Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), an invasive river carp from China, employs a prostaglandin F2α-derived sex pheromone that is attractive and species-specific. Using electro-olfactogram recording (EOG), we found that the olfactory system of this species is acutely sensitive to three F-series prostaglandins (PGFs) at picomolar concentrations and that this sensitivity is enhanced when juveniles are masculinized using androgens, consistent with expectations of a sex pheromone. Individual PGFs had behavioral activity but it was low, suggesting a mixture might be important. To pursue this possibility, we implanted carps with osmotic pumps containing prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α), a treatment previously shown to elicit release of a PGF-based spawning pheromone in the Common Carp. We found that PGF2α-implanted Silver Carp released a species-specific odor that contained a blend of PGF2α and two of its metabolites, which masculinized individuals detected and were attracted to with high sensitivity. Finally, we found that a mixture of these PGFs was attractive to masculinized Silver Carp, while a different mixture released by Bighead Carp was not. We conclude that Silver Carp likely use a species-specific PGF2α-derived sex pheromone that is probably released at spawning and might be useful in its control. Confirmatory studies that explore pheromone function in naturally mature Silver Carp using natural odors in the field should now be conducted to further confirm our proof-of-concept study.
Moment Bound of Solution to a Class of Conformable Time-Fractional Stochastic Equation
Authors: Omaba McSylvester Ejighikeme , Nwaeze Eze R.
Published: April 2019

We study a class of conformable time-fractional stochastic equation T α , t a u ( x , t ) = σ ( u ( x , t ) ) W ˙ t , x ∈ R , t ∈ [ a , T ] , T < ∞ , 0 < α < 1 . The initial condition u ( x , 0 ) = u 0 ( x ) , x ∈ R is a non-random function assumed to be non-negative and bounded, T α , t a is a conformable time-fractional derivative, σ : R → R is Lipschitz continuous and W ˙ t a generalized derivative of Wiener process. Some precise condition for the existence and uniqueness of a solution of the class of equation is given and we also give an upper bound estimate on the growth moment of the solution. Unlike the growth moment of stochastic fractional heat equation with Riemann–Liouville or Caputo–Dzhrbashyan fractional derivative which grows in time like t c 1 exp ( c 2 t ) , c 1 , c 2 > 0 ; our result also shows that the energy of the solution (the second moment) grows exponentially in time for t ∈ [ a , T ] , T < ∞ but with at most c 1 exp ( c 2 ( t − a ) 2 α − 1 ) for some constants c 1 , and c 2 .
Association between Knowledge of Zika Transmission and Preventative Measures among Latinas of Childbearing Age in Farm-Working Communities in South Florida
Authors: Patel Naiya , Anees Moneba , Kola Reema , Acuña Juan , Rodriguez de la Vega Pura , Castro Grettel , Ruiz Juan G. , Rojas Patria
Published: April 2019

Zika infection, an otherwise usually mild disease, is of serious public health concern due to the potential teratogenic effects of the virus. The incidence of Zika infection is difficult to document since it is mostly asymptomatic and detection of those carrying Zika is usually not possible. Currently, there is no vaccine for Zika; therefore, use of personal preventative measures is the only method of avoiding transmission. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between knowledge of Zika transmission and the use of preventive measures among Latinas of childbearing age who lived in or near farm-working communities in South Florida. A secondary data analysis was performed on a cross-sectional study, sampling 100 Latina women aged 18–50 years. Sixty-nine percent demonstrated a high degree of knowledge of Zika transmission, and 68% were categorized as taking good preventative measures. Women with high knowledge were 5.86 times more likely to take good preventative measures than those with no knowledge (p-value = 0.05). Knowledge was associated with more preventative measures. Therefore, it is essential to further investigate this relationship in order to develop effective public health interventions for this population.
Correlates of Discordance between Perceived and Objective Distances to Local Fruit and Vegetable Retailers
Authors: Baldock Katherine L. , Paquet Catherine , Howard Natasha J. , Coffee Neil T. , Taylor Anne W. , Daniel Mark
Published: April 2019

Background: Perceptions of neighbourhood attributes such as proximity of food retailers that are discordant with objective measures of the same are associated with poor health behaviours and weight gain. Factors associated with discordant perceptions are likely relevant to planning more effective interventions to improve health. Purpose: Analysis of cross-sectional relationships between individual and neighbourhood factors and overestimations of walking distances to local fruit/vegetable retailers (FVR). Methods: Perceived walking times, converted to distances, between participant residences and FVR were compared with objectively-assessed road network distances calculated with a Geographic Information System for n = 1305 adults residing in Adelaide, South Australia. Differences between perceived and objective distances were expressed as ‘overestimated’ distances and were analysed relative to perceptions consistent with objective distances. Cross-sectional associations were evaluated between individual socio-demographic, health, and area-level characteristics and overestimated distances to FVR using multilevel logistic regression. Results: Agreement between objective and perceived distances between participants’ residence and the nearest FVR was only fair (weighted kappa = 0.22). Overestimated distances to FVR were positively associated with mental well-being, and were negatively associated with household income, physical functioning, sense of community, and objective distances to greengrocers. Conclusions: Individual characteristics and features of neighbourhoods were related to overestimated distances to FVR. Sense of connectivity and shared identity may shape more accurate understandings of local resource access, and offer a focal point for tailored public health initiatives that bring people together to achieve improved health behaviour.
Geographic Knowledge Graph (GeoKG): A Formalized Geographic Knowledge Representation
Authors: Wang Shu , Zhang Xueying , Ye Peng , Du Mi , Lu Yanxu , Xue Haonan
Published: April 2019

Formalized knowledge representation is the foundation of Big Data computing, mining and visualization. Current knowledge representations regard information as items linked to relevant objects or concepts by tree or graph structures. However, geographic knowledge differs from general knowledge, which is more focused on temporal, spatial, and changing knowledge. Thus, discrete knowledge items are difficult to represent geographic states, evolutions, and mechanisms, e.g., the processes of a storm “{9:30-60 mm-precipitation}-{12:00-80 mm-precipitation}-…”. The underlying problem is the constructors of the logic foundation (ALC description language) of current geographic knowledge representations, which cannot provide these descriptions. To address this issue, this study designed a formalized geographic knowledge representation called GeoKG and supplemented the constructors of the ALC description language. Then, an evolution case of administrative divisions of Nanjing was represented with the GeoKG. In order to evaluate the capabilities of our formalized model, two knowledge graphs were constructed by using the GeoKG and the YAGO by using the administrative division case. Then, a set of geographic questions were defined and translated into queries. The query results have shown that GeoKG results are more accurate and complete than the YAGO’s with the enhancing state information. Additionally, the user evaluation verified these improvements, which indicates it is a promising powerful model for geographic knowledge representation.