bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis CAR, BOPO, NPL, NIM, dan LDR Terhadap Pertumbuhan Kredit, serta Implikasinya pada Pertumbuhan Laba Bank
Authors: Yuniangsih Yenni
Published: September 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh CAR, BOPO, NPL, NIM, dan LDR terhadap pertumbuhan kredit, serta implikasinya pada pertumbuhan laba Bank Pemerintah Periode 2001-2010.Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Jumlah populasi 130, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 4 bank pemerintah yang memiliki laporan keuangan periode Januari 2001 sampai dengan December 2010. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan analisis jalur, yang dibantu program SPSS, dengan terlebih dahulu melakukan uji asumsi klasik yang meliputi uji multikolinearitas, heterokedastisitas, dan autokorelasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, Secara keseluruhan CAR (X1), BOPO (X2), NPL (X3), NIM (X4), dan LDR (X5) tidak berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap terhadap pertumbuhan kredit (Y1). Demikian pula CAR (X1), BOPO (X2), NPL (X3), NIM (X4), dan LDR (X5) tidak berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan kredit (Y1)serta implikasinya pada pertumbuhan laba (Y2). Secara parsial BOPO (X2) dan NPL (X3) berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan laba (Y2) masing-masing sebesar 12.88% dan 17.64%.
ANALISIS KORELASI KANONIKAL PADA KOMPONEN DUA SISI NERACA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN GO PUBLIK DI INDONESIA (Periode 2005-2011)
Authors: Sukaesih Tien
Published: September 2018

Penggunaan statistik sudah sering dijumpai pada hasil-hasil penelitian bidang eksakta maupun sosial, hal tersebut diantaranya diuraikan pada artikel-artikel hasil penelitian berbagai jurnal, baik pada penelitian yang berorientasi ingin mendeskripsikan masalah atau variabel penelitian, untuk tujuan eksplorasi maupun yang bertujuan untuk pengujian hipotesis penelitian. Kajian  ini membahas tentang bagaimana statistika kanonik dapat diterapkan dengan menganalisis tujuan laporan keuangan, karakteristik kualitatif laporan keuangan, unsur-unsur (elemen) laporan keuangan, pengakuan atas unsur-unsur laporan keuangan, pengukuran atas unsur-unsur laporan keuangan; dan konsep modal dan pemeliharaan modal. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa 20 neraca bank dengan menggunakan metode statistik analisis kanonikal memberikan kesimpulan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang bermakna di antara kedua sisi neraca. Hal ini terlihat dari hubungan yang kuat dan searah antara komponen piutang dengan hutang, Ekuitas dengan kas dan surat berharga, dan Ekuitas dengan aktiva tak lancar. Hal ini sekaligus membuktikan hipotesis, yang ditunjukkan oleh pola hubungan yang berhasil diidentifikasi di antaranya hubungan searah positif dan negatif atau perubahan proporsional diantara komponen yang berhubungan.
Analisis Place Branding untuk Meningkatkan Citra Kabupaten Purwakarta serta Implikasinya terhadap Keputusan Mengunjungi Destinasi Pariwisata (Survei terhadap Wisatawan Nusantara yang Berkunjung ke Kabupaten Purwakarta)
Authors: Wulandari Tresna
Published: September 2018

Jumlah kunjungan wisata ke setiap destinasi di Kabupaten Purwakarta relatif fluktuatif. Hal itu terjadi diduga karena citra Purwakarta sebagai destinasi wisata masih sangat lemah. Melalui upaya place branding, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan citra Purwakarta. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: 1) gambaran place branding; 2) gambaran citra kabupaten; 3) keputusan mengunjungi; 4) pengaruh place branding terhadap keputusan mengunjungi; 5) pengaruh citra kabupaten terhadap keputusan mengunjungi; 6) pengaruh place branding terhadap citra kabupaten; serta 7) pengaruh place branding dan citra kabupaten secara simultan terhadap keputusan mengunjungi.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif verifikatif. Untuk mengukur besarnya pengaruh place branding terhadap citra dan implikasinya terhadap keputusan mengunjungi, digunakan teknik analisis data path.Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah sebagai berikut: (1) pelaksanaan place branding dinilai para wisnus cukup baik, (2) keadaan citra kabupaten Purwakarta dinilai sangat tinggi, (3) keadaan keputusan mengunjungi destinasi pariwisata secara umum dinilai tinggi, (4) pengaruh place branding terhadap keputusan mengunjungi adalah rendah, (5) pengaruh citra terhadap keputusan mengunjungi adalah cukup kuat, (6) pengaruh place branding terhadap citra adalah kuat, (7) pengaruh place branding dan citra terhadap keputusan mengunjungi destinasi pariwisata secara simultan cukup kuat.
Pengaruh Brand Experience terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan serta Dampaknya pada Repurchase Intention (Survei pada Pelanggan Klinik Skin Care di Kota Bandung)
Authors: Ekaputr Ashri Hasian
Published: September 2018

Pertumbuhan pada industri kecantikan membuat persaingan bisnis menjadi dinamis dan kompetitif. Klinik Skin Care yang ada saat ini perlu berupaya meningkatkan repurchase intention pelanggan. Repurchase intention pelanggan merupakan hal yang sangat penting bagi kelangsungan usaha pada setiap perusahaan. Aspek yang dapat menciptakan repurchase intention adalah kepuasan pelanggan, strategi yang tepat untuk mencapai kepuasan pelanggan yaitu menciptakan pengalaman merek bagi pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh brand experience terhadap kepuasan pelanggan serta dampaknya pada repurchase intention pada pelanggan klinik Skin Care di Kota Bandung. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif verifikatif, dan metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory survey dengan teknik simple random sampling, dengan jumlah sampel 375 responden. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah path analysis dengan alat bantu software komputer SPSS 23.0. Hasil penelitian secara keseluruhan nilai perhitungan yang diperoleh melalui analisis jalur lebih besar dibandingkan dengan yang terdapat pada tabel. Artinya secara keseluruhan terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dari brand experience terhadap kepuasan pelanggan serta dampak pada repurchase intention.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional dan Komunikasi Internal Terhadap Employee Engagement
Authors: Yulianti Sinta , Ahman Eeng , Suwatno Suwatno
Published: September 2018

Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah tingginya turnover karyawan yang diindikasikan manajemen belum fokus terhadap employee engagement. Hal tersebut ditandai dengan 49% karyawan not engaged (tidak terikat) artinya meskipun karyawan bekerja dengan baik akan tetapi memiliki niat untuk berhenti atau mencari pekerjaan baru dalam waktu dekat, mereka juga merasa kurang termotivasi untuk sukses saat bekerja di perusahaan. Fenomena tersebut harus segera ditangani karena sumber daya manusia menjadi sebuah sumber daya terbaik untuk mencapai keunggulan kompetitif bagi perusahaan untuk dapat bersaing dengan perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang yang sama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional dan komunikasi internal terhadap employee engagement. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan deskriptif, verifikatif dan metode survey. Jumlah sampel 85 orang. Teknik analisa yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat diketahui bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional dan komunikasi internal secara simultan dan parsial berpengaruh positif terhadap employee engagement. Adapun besarnya pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional dan komunikasi internal terhadap employee engagament sebesar 62,25%. Secara parsial, kepemimpinan transformasional mempunyai pengaruh sebesar 86,6%, dan komunikasi internal mempunyai pengaruh 49,2% terhadap employee engagement.
Semi-rigid minimally invasive transpedicular fixation in the treatment of degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine
Authors: Bulatov A. V. , Rzayev D. A. , Klimov V. S. , Evsyukov A. V.
Published: September 2018

The study objective is to analyze the effectiveness of the use of minimal invasive polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rod systems in the treatment of lumbar spine degenerative diseases.

Materials and methods. The minimal invasive semi-rigid stabilization using PEEK rod systems was performed in 24 patients (4 (17 %) male and 20 (83 %) female) patients (mean age 46.3 ± 8.4, ranging from 32 to 63). The average follow-up duration was 15 months. Inclusion criteria: mechanical low back pain, White–Panjabi instability: 5 points, degenerative changes of the disc by C. Pfirrmann scale: II–IV grade. Follow-up at the 6 and 12 months postoperatively.

Results. In the postoperative period, the majority of patients had a complete or significant regression of pain (on average, from 6.3 to 1.8 points on the visual analog scale). The Oswestry disability index decreased from 64/66 [64; 68] to 33/34 [32; 36] in 6 months (p <0.001) and 18/17 [16; 18] in 12 months (p <0.001). Before surgery, the height of the operated disk was 0.96 cm, after 1 year decreased to 0.91 cm. Range of rotary motion in the operated segment in all cases did not exceed 6°.

Conclusion. The PEEK rod fixation in patients with mechanical low back pain provides good and excellent clinical results on the I. Macnab scale in 83.4 % of cases. Within 12 months, the minimal volume of movements on the operated segment remains, without signs of continued degeneration of adjacent intervertebral discs.
Possible neurosurgical care to patients with central nervous system tuberculosis in a region with high prevalence of HIV infection
Authors: Petrov S. I. , Novitskaya O. N.
Published: September 2018

The study objective is to indicate conditions of various operative neurosurgical interventions in patients with tuberculosis / HIV co-infection. 

Materials and methods. Studied microbiological, radiological and histological characteristics in 682 patients treated, 331 deaths and 12 operated patients with central nervous system tuberculosis combined with HIV infection. Produced 15 operations: ventriculoperitoneal shunting on 3 patients, stereotactic biopsy on 7 patients, removal of inflammatory foci with a capsule on 5 patients.

Results. The indications for surgery in only 3 of 24 patients with hydrocephalus have all been a positive effect. The probability of detecting the pathogen of encephalitis biopsy is 71.4 %. All the radical operation for removal of the local formations of the сentral nervous system in conjunction with appropriate chemotherapy led to the recovery of patients.

Conclusions. When distributive of hydrocephalus in patients with combined pathology of conditions for the ventriculoperitoneal shunting are no reduction of hydrocephalus in the course of conservative treatment, the reduction of pleocytosis of cerebrospinal fluid under the effect of chemotherapy and positive result of the tap test. A biopsy of the brain in HIV infection are shown in order to clarify diagnosis and determine the range of drug susceptibility for the correction of chemotherapy. Conditions for radical removal of tuberculous formations of the brain in HIV infection are: the absence of a tendency to reduce the size of the formations under the influence of chemotherapy, prescribed within the spectrum of drug susceptibility of at least 2 months; the disappearance of the zone of perifocal edema around the lesion in the brain.
Results of primary endovascular treatment compared to endovascular treatment combined with intravenous thrombolysis in patients with stroke
Authors: Semitko S. P. , Analeev A. I. , Klimov V. P. , Аzarov A. V. , Vanyukov A. E. , Dashchenko E. N. , Bolotov P. A. , Seropegin A. D.
Published: September 2018

The study objective is to investigate immediate angiographic and clinical results of endovascular treatment of ischemic stroke in patients who had contraindications to the appointment of adjuvant thrombolytic therapy (TLT), and patients who underwent combined treatment (TLT + thrombolysis/thrombextraction).

Materials and methods. From 2016 to 2018, selective cerebral arteriography was performed in 48 patients with acute stroke within 4.5 hours from the onset of the disease to ascertain the possibility of endovascular treatment. The main indication was occlusion of a large intracranial vessel (internal carotid artery or middle cerebral artery at the level of M1–M2 segments) according to multislice computed tomography. In the absence of contraindications, TLT was prescribed and selective angiography and thrombaspiration/thrombextraction were performed. In 5 (10.4 %) patients with TLT no occlusion of the intracranial vessel was found, it was interpreted as evidence of effectiveness, these patients were excluded from further analysis.

Results. The group of combined treatment (TLT + endovascular procedure) included 18 patients, the group of endovascular treatment without TLT – 25. The severity of stroke in patients who were denied TLT was objectively heavier, which led to a statistically worse prognosis than in patients who were assigned TLT. However, after the endovascular procedure (which was more successful according to a number of indirect criteria), the clinical characteristics of both groups were similar. In patients undergoing endovascular intervention without TLT, thrombaspiration often proved to be an effective, rarely used expensive tools to thrombextraction, decreased the number of attempts of thrombextraction using a stent retriever and there were rare cases of embolization of the distal territory.

Conclusion. If it is possible to perform endovascular intervention without TLT and without additional time spent on transportation, it can be a method of choice, providing equal or possibly greater efficacy and safety of treatment in comparison with TLT. Further experience and further research is needed to clarify the value of both methods.
Individual differences in foreign language aptitude and its relation to fluid and crystallized intelligence
Authors: Gavrilova E.V.
Published: September 2018

This article presents the empirical results of the study on the interaction between fluid and crystallized intelligence and individual differences in foreign language aptitude. The three-factor model of cognitive abilities was constructed and showed a suitable fit to empirical data. According to the model the latent factor of foreign language aptitude demonstrated strong positive correlations with the factors of both fluid and crystallized intelligence. Another important empirical result supports the existence of different patterns of relationships which disclose the variables under study as depending on the level of productivity in the language sphere. Namely, it was shown that on the high level of foreign language test performance there were no significant interactions between foreign language aptitude and different parameters of fluid and crystallized intelligence assessments. We discuss our findings in terms of contemporary approaches to understanding of differential impact of certain cognitive factors on foreign language aptitude
Intellectual giftedness and social success: an analysis of the contradictory context
Authors: Yurkevich V.S.
Published: September 2018

The article addressed the problem of the links between the intellectual giftedness (General Intelligence), on the one hand, and social development, on the other. Analysis of experimental data gives a very contradictory picture. While some studies indicate a certain integrity of mental and social development of a gifted child and his/her well-being in social terms, the other part of researchers numerates facts of significant difficulties for gifted children and adults in situations of social contacts. The article discusses the reasons for such conflicts, and the main one is the existence of two different variants (types) of age-related development of intellectually gifted children. If in one case we observe "over full-fledged" children with a very harmonious type of development (from the point of view of social skills) in another case we confront with problematic children, who display a distinct asynchrony of development, manifesting the dramatic lag of their emotional and social development from mental one
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the program for the development of emotional abilities of high school students
Authors: Valueva E.A. , Lapteva E.M. , Ovsyannikova V.V.
Published: September 2018

The article introduces the results of an efficiency assessment of the educational program for the emotional abilities development in school. The set of technologies was developed and incorporated in the humanities lessons. The technologies are aimed to extend students’ emotional vocabulary, to improve emotional comprehension and description skills. Pretest and posttest assessment measured general and emotional intelligence, creativity and emotional creativity, sociometry. The sample included 305 students from the 8th to the 10th grade (161 in the experimental group and 144 in the control group). The results showed no general effect of the program on the emotional abilities’ improvement. Experimental exposure led to only one significant shift in performance from pretest to posttest (Emotional consequences test). The study showed that the developed technologies have a limited applicability - they enhance only the verbal fluency in generating ideas about the emotional situations
Foreign studies of learning motivation: XXI century
Authors: Nikitskaya M.G. , Tolstykh N.N.
Published: September 2018

The article provides an overview of foreign (Western) researches in the field of academic motivation conducted in the United States, Europe and Canada over the past two decades. It presents the main provisions of the twelve most influential theories: Control-value theory of achievement emotions, Achievement goal theory, Attribution theory, Expectancy-value theory, Goal-setting theory, Theory of interest, Need for achievement theory, Possible selves theory, Self-determination theory, Self-efficacy theory, Social belongingness theory, Transformative experience theory, and also the Implicit theories of intelligence. Some of these theories appeared long ago, often more than half a century ago, but were subsequently expanded and/or modified. Some are articulated in recent years. In most theories of great importance is attached to the role of cognitions and cognitive processes in the process of learning, to the role of goal-setting, emotions in general, as well as to the student's identity and his/her relationships with parents, teachers and peers
Influence analysis of track irregularity on running comfort of Maglev train
Authors: Huang Jingyu , Zhou Xiong , Shang Liwei , Wu Zhewei , Xu Weinan , Wang Dongzhou
Published: September 2018

Background: In this article, the TR08 car of the Shanghai Magnetic Train Demonstration Line was prototyped and a multi-body dynamics simulation model was established. And based on the low-interference track irregularity power spectrum in Germany, track irregularity data was obtained. Used dynamic simulation software, completed the dynamic simulation analysis of the vehicle-rail model controlled by the proportion-integral-derivative control system PID parameters. It can be concluded that the vibration of trains passing through irregular tracks at different speeds, and evaluated its comfort. The optimal solution for the control of the PID parameters of the train also has been derived.
Aim: Evaluation of operational comfort and suspension gap control effect of Shanghai Maglev Train Demonstration Line by simulation analysis.
Materials and methods of the studies: Simulation analysis.
Results: The vibration acceleration and suspension gap of Shanghai Maglev Train Demonstration Line has been obtained.
Conclusion: By adjusting the parameters of PID control system, the vibration acceleration of train can be reduced and the ride comfort can be improved.
Multifunctional linear induction motor with longitudinal-transverce magnetic flux for magnetic-levitational transport
Authors: Solomin Vladimir A. , Solomin Andrei V. , Koledov Victor V. , Trubitsina Nadezda A.
Published: September 2018

Background: Traction linear induction motors (LIM) at the current stage of human society development are the most promising for high-speed magnetic-levitation transport (MLT) and are already used in a number of commercial projects. Linear induction motors can be executed with longitudinal, transverse and longitudinal-transverse magnetic flux and have a large number of design options.
Aim: In addition to traction efforts, LIM develops the forces of magnetic-levitation and lateral stabilization (self-stabilization). The efforts of magnetic-levitation of linear induction motors with longitudinal and transverse magnetic flux are very significant in the zone of large slides (at low speeds) and decrease with increasing speed of the magnetic-levitation transport. To a lesser extent, the decrease in slip (at high speeds) affects the magnetic-levitation forces developed by a number of design variants of linear induction motors with a longitudinal-transverse magnetic flux, in which magnetic fields traveling in a transverse direction towards each other are additionally used. This is explained by the fact that at high and low velocities MLT, the LIM slip will be equal to unity relatively oppositely running in the transverse direction of the magnetic fields and the magnetic suspension forces will be maximum.
Materials and Methods: Running towards each other in the transverse direction of the MLT movement, magnetic fields cross the electrically conductive secondary element (playing the role of the track structure of the high-speed transport system) and induce electromotive forces in it, under the influence of which currents will flow.
Results: As a result, cross counter-directional mechanical forces are created which, in the symmetrical arrangement of the MLT crew relative to the track structure, are mutually balanced and do not have any effect on the motion of the magnetic-levitation transport. At lateral (transverse) displacement of the high-speed transport on the magnetic suspension relative to the track structure, the equilibrium of the transverse mechanical forces is disrupted and, under the effect of the effort difference, the MLT crew will be automatically returned to the original symmetrical position.
Conclusion: The distribution of magnetomotive forces (MMF) of a linear induction motor with a longitudinal-transverse magnetic flux, whose magnetic system is formed by the combination of longitudinally and transverse laminated cores, on the teeth of which the coils of a concentrated three-phase winding are located, is considered. The relations are represented in the form of a double Fourier series for calculating the resultant MMF value in the air gap of a linear induction motor with a longitudinal-transverse magnetic flux.
Dzungaria corridor for vacuum magnetic levitation transport: lost opportunities or weighted optimism?
Authors: Bogachev Viktor A. , Terentyev Yuri A. , Koledov Victor V. , Bogachev Taras V.
Published: September 2018

Background:  The complex of issues arising when considering possible options for the implementation of Eurasian transcontinental high-speed land transport corridors operating on the basis of vacuum magnetic-levitation technologies is analyzed.  The exclusivity of Russia’s geographical position in a substantial part lies in the fact that it is through its territory that China can be directly linked by these corridors to Western Europe and also to North America, the rationale is done.
Aim:  Possible routes connecting Beijing and Shanghai with Moscow are analyzed. Transport highways of a truly innovative type will solve the urgent task of geopolitical level - to organize the states located on the Eurasian continent in a qualitatively new civilizational construction. The purpose of the research is as follows: to develop methods of solving the problems of finding optimal variants for the location of high-speed land transport corridors using computer mathematics systems. This should take into account the features of the territory, through which the transport route is planned to be carried out.
Methods:  The economic, political, logistical, geographical, technical and technological aspects of these projects are discussed. Optimization methods are used, in particular, the calculus of variations.
Results: After the creation of a sufficiently informative and detailed informal picture, the basics of the corresponding mathematical models are constructed.
Conclusion: The historical area of Dzungaria is considered as the location of the main intermediate terminal for high speed vacuum magnetic levitation transport.
A comparative study on HIV/AIDS awareness among medical and non-medical students of Gujarat
Authors: Kathad Manish M. , Patwa Jay , Patel Riddhi , Patel Siddharth K. , Patel Yatri , Pathak Jaydeep , Prajapati Chintan S.
Published: September 2018

Background: The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a modern pandemic affecting industrialized and developing countries. Around half of the new cases of HIV occur in individuals beneath 25 years of age. Present study was carried out to assess the knowledge and sensitization levels of 1st year college- students about basics of HIV/AIDS, prevention, support, treatment, their perceptions of programmatic services and stigma/discrimination pertaining to HIV/ AIDS.Methods: One hundred medical students of SBKS MIRC, Sumandeep Vidhyapeeth and one hundred non-medical students of Sanskar education trust were interviewed with the help of pre-designed questionnaire to know and compare the awareness of HIV/AIDS among students.Results: Correct knowledge of treatment, curability and vaccine of HIV was only with 85%, 40% and 55% among medical students and 66%, 24% and 48% among non-medical students respectively. Correct knowledge about route of transmission of HIV was higher in medical students compare to non-medical students and this Knowledge difference was statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: The outcomes underline that there is a need of education programs in the school and adolescent period in the nation so that risk groups will be appropriately educated about this deadly disease.
Evaluation of research skills of medical interns by focus group discussion: a qualitative study in Chennai, India
Authors: Anusuya Ganesh Shanmugasundaram , Arumugam Balaji , Sucharitha Sree T. , R. C. Karthik , A. Radhakrishnan , Sivapriya K. R. S. , M. Ezhilvanan
Published: September 2018

Background: Health research has become an important component of undergraduate medical curriculum. Hence we assessed the research skills of interns who have recently completed the community medicine internship postings.Methods: It is a qualitative cross sectional study of 32 interns who have completed community medicine internship postings and also have completed a research project during the postings in a private medical college in Chennai. The method of assessment is by focus group discussion. Duration of the study was 10th August to 23rd August 2018. The research skills were graded on a 0 to 9 point ordinal scale. The mean difference in research skills before and after the postings were analysed using paired t test.Results: 43.8% were males. The mean age was 22 years. 15.6% felt they had research skills even before entering the internship postings. 100% felt they have acquired some kind of research skills after postings. The research skills acquired by the interns were in doing review of literature (50%), sample size calculations (53.1%), methodology (43.8%), questionnaire development (75%), data collection (75%), data entry (53.1%), data analysis under guidance (21.9%), report writing (34.4%), and presentation skills (65.6%). The overall mean increase in research skills before and after the postings was nearly 4.03 (p=0.000). Suggestions given by interns to improve the research activity were giving individual topics (19%), more time (47%) and more guidance (9%).Conclusions: Our study has shown that a research project done during the community medicine internship postings has helped interns to gain research skills.
Phytotoxicity of exotic plants on the physiological potential of seeds of native species of caatinga
Authors: Silva Silvana Fraga , Lopes Costa Halina Stéffany , Viana Jesimiel Silva , Oliveira Ferreira Ana Maria , Pereira Diego Sousa , Filho Sebastião Medeiros
Published: September 2018

The introduction of species is one of the major causes of biodiversity loss. Invasive exotic plants adapt, propagate and dominate, damaging both natural processes and native species. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the allelopathic effect of three exotic species in the caatinga, on the physiological quality of

native forest seeds. Aqueous extracts of leaves of Azadirachta indica, Prosopis juliflora and Cryptostegia madagascariensis were tested to evaluate their effect on the seed germination and seedling vigor of Piptadenia moniliformis, Mimosa tenuiflora and Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia. Seed germination of M. tenuiflora was inhibited

by the aqueous extracts of P. juliflora and A. indica in 100% and 42%, respectively, with a reduced GVI with the extracts of P. juliflora and C. madagascariensis. Regarding AEI, P. juliflora extract had positive effect on P. moniliformis seeds and negative on M. tenuiflora seeds, close to -1. A reduction in height of P. moniliformis was observed when the seedlings were in contact with the extracts of the invasive plants studied. For M. tenuiflora, the extract of P. juliflora prevented the formation of seedlings, and M. caesalpiniaefolia presented higher inhibitory effect with extracts of P. juliflora and A. indica. Therefore, M. tenuiflora showed to be sensitive to P. juliflora phytotoxicity.
Atuação estratégica em direitos humanos contra o afastamento arbitrário de bebês do convívio familiar: reflexões sobre a prática
Authors: Naves Drummond Amanda , Freitas Martins Andressa , Bicalho Godoy Daniela , Dinardi Alves Pinto Júlia
Published: September 2018

O presente artigo oferece um relato da experiência de trabalho da Clínica de Direitos Humanos da UFMG, a partir do método da advocacia estratégica, frente ao problema do afastamento arbitrário de recém-nascidos do convívio familiar e a sistemática de violações de direitos humanos e estigmatização enfrentada por mães em situação de vulnerabilização social no contexto da cidade de Belo Horizonte.
Gestar o real do corpo: o direito à maternidade possível
Authors: Cruz Danielle Vassalo , Garcia Daniela Ramos , Costa Junia Vanesa , Margarido Brenda Cecília , Maria Heloísa Helena , Da Silva Isabel Magalhães , Da Silva Flávio Ricardo Santos , De Oliveira Eduardo Ornelas , Iannarelli Rosimery , Oliveira Roberta Kelly Soares , Amaro Julio César
Published: September 2018

Os autores apresentam narrativas e relato de experiência a partir das histórias dos sujeitos acompanhados pelo Consultório de Rua, dispositivo da Rede de Saúde Mental de Belo Horizonte, apresentando o “retrato” de mulheres gestantes nas cenas de uso de drogas. Violência de gênero, racismo e criminalização da pobreza são temas transversais à vida destas mulheres, que precisam fazer um esforço descomunal para tentar garantir o direito de permanecer com a guarda de seus filhos gestados.
Avaliação neuropsicológica de idosos em investigação para demência
Authors: Barroso Sabrina Martins , Sousa Raphaela Campos de
Published: September 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar a avaliação neuropsicológica de idosos em investigação diagnóstica para quadros demenciais na cidade de Uberaba, MG. Foram avaliados 35 idosos, com média de idades de 72,57 anos, sendo a maior parte do sexo feminino e baixa escolaridade. Utilizou-se os testes: Mini-Exame do Estado Mental, Teste do Relógio, Caminhada Cronometrada, Nove Pinos, Bateria CERAD e questionário complementar. Os resultados dos testes foi dicotomizada entre “normal” e “déficit”. Foram conduzidas análises descritivas e correlacionais. Os resultados mostraram capacidade preservada de memória imediata e de reconhecimento, fluência verbal, preensão e controle dos membros superiores para a maioria dos avaliados. Déficits foram identificados quanto a orientação têmporo-espacial, memória de longo prazo, praxias, nomeação, habilidades visuoespaciais e de planejamento e controle dos membros inferiores. Houve associação entre desempenhos em diferentes testes. A pesquisa mostrou relevância da avaliação neuropsicológica integrada à investigação de quadros demenciais.
EMISSÕES DE GASES POLUENTES DA PRODUÇÃO SIMULTÂNEA DE BIODIESEL E HIDROGÊNIO
Authors: Mancebo Boloy Ronney Arismel , Vieira Gisele Maria Ribeiro , Vieira Jaqueline Maria Ribeiro , Madeira Jonni Guiller Ferreira , Springer Marcus Val
Published: September 2018

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo quantificar o impacto ambiental da produção simultânea de biodiesel e hidrogênio. Estudos sobre a utilização de biodiesel e hidrogênio têm se mostrado promissores no ponto de vista da eficiência energética, mas é preciso atingir um maior potencial comercial. Aspectos econômicos e ambientais são considerados limitantes para o desenvolvimento tecnológico destes biocombustíveis. Neste artigo, determinam-se as emissões de dióxido de carbono equivalente em cada etapa do processo produtivo: plantio, transporte, extração de óleo e produção de biodiesel e hidrogênio; seguindo o mecanismo de desenvolvimento limpo com biodiesel apresentado na convenção das nações unidas sobre mudança do clima (UNFCCC-2010). A etapa associada ao transporte foi a que apresentou menor emissão de dióxido de carbono equivalente, apenas 1% do valor total das emissões produzidas; já a etapa agrícola, produz 80% do valor total das emissões. O binômio biodiesel e hidrogênio representa uma inovação tecnológica, visto que do ponto de vista ambiental consegue-se uma redução das emissões do dióxido de carbono equivalente.
Reflection, Acknowledgement, and Justice: A Framework for Indigenous-Protected Area Reconciliation
Authors: Finegan Chance
Published: September 2018

Protected areas have been both tools and beneficiaries of settler colonialism in places such as Canada, Australia, and the United States, to the detriment of Indigenous nations. While some agencies, such as Parks Canada, increasingly partner with Indigenous nations through co-management agreements or on Indigenous knowledge use in protected area management, I believe such efforts fall short of reconciliation. For protected areas to reconcile with Indigenous Peoples, they must not incorporate Indigeneity into existing settler-colonial structures. Instead, agencies must commit to an Indigenous-centered project of truth telling, acknowledging harm, and providing for justice. I begin this article by outlining what is meant by reconciliation. I then argue for protected area-Indigenous reconciliation. I conclude with a framework for Indigenous–settler reconciliation within protected areas.
Resonant Circuit Design Procedure for Multi-watt T5 Electronic Ballasts
Authors: Perdigão M. S. , Seidel A. R. , Marques H. V. , Alonso J. M. , Saraiva E. S.
Published: September 2018

This paper proposes a resonant circuit design procedure for multi- Watt magnetically-controlled electronic ballasts. The procedure is focused on the ballast performance, which has the advantage of operating at constant-frequency, and complies with current IEC standards (IEC 60081) regarding nominal lamp operation, namely electrode safe operation. Data collected from T5 tubular fluorescents lamps manufacturers and the Sum of Squares (SoS) technique are both used to define the suitable design methodology for the power range of the selected T5 lamps. Experimental results for a set of T5 fluorescent lamps are presented in order to validate the entire design procedure.
Inhibition of Experimental Choroidal Neovascularization by a Novel Peptide Derived from Calreticulin Anti-Angiogenic Domain
Authors: Bee Youn-Shen , Ma Yi‐Ling , Chen Jinying , Tsai Pei-Jhen , Sheu Shwu-Jiuan , Lin Hsiu-Chen , Huang Hu , Liu Guei-Sheung , Tai Ming-Hong
Published: September 2018

Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is a key pathological feature of several of the leading causes of vision loss including neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Here we show that a calreticulin anti-angiogenic domain (CAD)-like peptide 27, CAD27, inhibited in vitro angiogenic activities, including tube formation and migration of endothelial cells, and suppressed vascular sprouting from rat aortic ring explants. In rat model of laser-induced CNV, we demonstrate that intravitreal injection of CAD27 significantly attenuated the formation of CNV lesions as measured via fundus fluorescein angiography and choroid flat-mounts (19.5% and 22.4% reductions at 10μg and 20μg of CAD27 injected, respectively). Similarly, the reduction of CNV lesions was observed in the groups of rats that had received topical applications of CAD27 (choroid flat-mounts: 17.9% and 32.5% reductions at 10μg/mL and 20μg/mL of CAD27 installed, respectively). Retinal function was unaffected, as measured using electroretinography in both groups received interareal injection or topical applications of CAD27 at least for 9 days. These findings show that CAD27 can be used as a potential therapeutic alternative for targeting CNV in the diseases such as neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
EDUCAÇÃO, CURRÍCULO E A DESCOLONIZAÇÃO DO SABER: DESAFIOS POSTOS PARA AS ESCOLAS
Authors: Cruz Macedo Janine Couto , Santana Macêdo Dinalva de Jesus
Published: September 2018

O presente texto é o resultado parcial de uma pesquisa stritu sensu e coaduna com a necessária concepção de pensar os sujeitos a partir de outras epistemologias. Assim sendo, este ensaio tem como objetivo discutir sobre a descolonização do saber na educação. Inicialmente, teceremos considerações sobre o colonialismo, a colonialidade, a racionalidade e o direito, para entendermos como esses elementos influenciaram no modelo de homem ideal e de ciência da modernidade. Em seguida, discutiremos acerca dessa episteme na educação, bem como, a respeito de um novo paradigma de ciência, nos dizeres de Boaventura de Sousa Santos, “pós-abissal”, pautado na ecologia de saberes, com o intuito de oferecer reflexões que possam ajudar na descolonização dos currículos das escolas, tendo em vista a construção de práticas educativas interculturais críticas.
Interventional Strategies for Control of Anemia among Rural Young Women in Coimbatore
Authors: Sujatha K. , Kowsalya S.
Published: September 2018

Anaemia is the most common micro-nutrient deficiency disorder in the world. The prevalence of anaemia is higher in developing countries than in developed countries. Anaemia affects half a billion women of reproductive age worldwide. India had always been the country with the highest prevalence of anaemia and the home of the largest number of anaemic individuals in the world. A cross sectional community based study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of anaemia among 700 young women in the age group of 19-35 years hailing from different rural areas of Karamadai from Coimbatore district and to assess their iron nutriture. Data on anthropometric measurements, biochemical investigations and dietary details were recorded using a pre-designed, pre-tested proforma. Data were analyzed statistically using mean, standard deviation and ANOVA. Hemoglobin estimation (Cyanmet haemoglobin method) revealed that the prevalence of anaemia among rural women (N = 580) and it was reported that 84.83% of the rural young women were moderately anaemic and 14.83% were mild anaemic. A subsample of 85 moderate anaemic subjects were divided into Group 1 (Nutrition Education + Food supplement intervention), Group 2 (Nutrition Education+Kitchen garden intervention) and Group 3 (Nutrition Education intervention) and subjected to respective intervention for four months. Biochemical analysis revealed significant increase (p≤0.01) in haemoglobin level among the subjects in Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 after intervention further showing that the majority of rural women improved from moderate to mild level of anaemia and from mild level to normal level of hemoglobin after intervention. Therefore the intervention measures are more effective when they are integrated with other approaches namely better nutritional practices, fortification, dietary modification, infection control, public health measures and income generation programmes. Nutrition education must be made an integral part to all the strategies.
Retention of Xanthophylls in Green Foliar Vegetables after Different Food Preparations
Authors: Prasanthi P. S , Vishnuvardhana Rao M. , K Bhaskarachary
Published: September 2018

Green leafy vegetables (GLV) are rich sources of micronutrients, which have many health benefits and have the potential to combat the problem of malnutrition. However, domestic processing and cooking alter the nutrient contents. To study the retention of xanthophylls after processing, ten different GLV which are commonly available and regularly consumed, were analysed for total carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin and violaxanthin in both raw and cooked forms. In the unprocessed GLV, the lutein content on dry basis ranged from 341 mg/kg in Murraya koenigii to 959 mg/kg in Spinacia oleracea while zeaxanthin ranged from traces in Coriandrum sativum and Rumex acetosa to 15.45 mg/kg in Basella alba. In the case of violaxanthin, while it was not detectable in Hibiscus cannabinus, Amaranthus viridis had 794 mg/kg. The total carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin and violaxanthin in the processed GLV varied based on the variety of leafy vegetable cooked and the method of cooking. Microwave cooking followed by steaming were the most recommended method, while deep frying drastically reduced the total carotenoids and xanthophyll content followed by sautéing with oil. Overall, different methods of cooking resulted in changes in the phytochemical composition which are due to various factors such as leaf matrix, cooking method, cooking time and temperature.
Resting Metabolic Rate of Junior National Weightlifters in India: Development and Validation of Prediction Models
Authors: Susan Cherian Keren , Sainoji Ashok , Dundigalla Prem Raj , Nagalla Balakrishna , Yagnambhatt Venkata Ramana
Published: September 2018

Weightlifters involve in intense strength and resistance training, thus calorie adequacy is a nutritional concern for them. Determining Resting Metabolic rate (RMR) is important to assess energy needs and there is limited scientific evidence in this area. Thus, this study aims to document physical characteristics and RMR of Indian junior weightlifters. It also attempts to identify suitable RMR prediction equations by developing new equations and comparing measured with predicted RMR from seven equations already existing world-wide. In this cross-sectional observation study, twenty one Indian junior weightlifters (Boys = 9; Girls = 12) were assessed for body composition (skinfold technique) and RMR using indirect calorimetry. Regression models for RMR were developed and measured RMR was compared with predicted RMR using paired samples t-test. The 24-hour RMR showed significant (P<0.01) gender differences (Boys = 1675 ± 111.7; Girls = 1425 ± 93.4), whereas, RMR per unit fatfree mass and body mass were similar across gender. The simple equation developed using body mass (RMR = 1206 + 13 × Body Mass (Kg) – 227.7 × Gender; R2 = 0.872; SEE = 60.604) showed good agreement with measured RMR. Out of seven existing RMR models, the equation of ten Haaf and Weijs (2014) showed better predictability. In conclusion, fat-free mass caused a major variation in RMR. Considering the limited scientific evidence, prediction equations newly developed and RMR equation of ten Haaf and Weijs (2014) can be used for periodical monitoring of RMR.
Double‐Annual Forage Crop Rotation Controls Nutrient Surpluses in Nitrogen‐Based Organic Fertilization
Authors: Perramon Bernat , Domingo‐Olivé Francesc , Bosch‐Serra Ángela D. , Yagüe María R. , Boixadera Jaume
Published: September 2018

Core Ideas

In intensive forage systems, 170 kg N ha−1 just from manures limits C sequestration.

Biennial rotations of four crops maximize nutrient recirculation in calf‐rearing farms.

Double‐annual forage crop rotation reduces P surpluses in crop–livestock systems.

The use of organic fertilizers from stock‐raising activity is usually based on the nitrogen (N) criterion. The objective of our research is to evaluate whether this N criterion led to positive or environmentally risky changes, mainly in organic carbon (OC) storage and the availability of the main nutrients. Three biennial rotations of four crops were set up in a 6‐yr time‐frame. The treatments included a control (no N added); two mineral treatments, where 250 kg N ha−1 yr−1 was provided at two different times during the rotation; three cattle manure treatments, which provided 170, 250, and 500 kg N ha−1 yr−1; and four treatments in which the two lowest manure rates were complemented with mineral N (80 and 160 kg N ha−1 yr−1). Over the 6‐yr period, the measured soil OC increases were equivalent to approximately 25, 43, and 35% of the manure OC applied, respectively, following the manure rate increases. Furthermore, equivalences were of −5, 23, and 25% when compared with full mineral fertilization. The positive slope of phosphorus availability was 1.2 mg Olsen‐P kg−1 to 10 kg P ha−1 applied from manures (N/P = 4) when starting from a threshold of 15.9 mg Olsen‐P kg−1. The availability of other nutrients (Mg, Zn, and Na) also increased with increasing manure rates. In a medium‐term experiment, the manure rate of 250 kg N ha−1 yr−1 optimized the nutrient recirculation. In the long term, rotations should be redesigned to control P surpluses, or the amount of N applied from manures should be reduced.
Microbial Water Quality: Monitoring and Modeling
Authors: Pachepsky Y. A. , Allende A. , Boithias L. , Cho K. , Jamieson R. , Hofstra N. , Molina M.
Published: September 2018

Microbial water quality lies in the nexus of human, animal, and environmental health. Multidisciplinary efforts are under way to understand how microbial water quality can be monitored, predicted, and managed. This special collection of papers in the Journal of Environmental Quality was inspired by the idea of creating a special section containing the panoramic view of advances and challenges in the arena of microbial water quality research. It addresses various facets of health‐related microorganism release, transport, and survival in the environment. The papers analyze the spatiotemporal variability of microbial water quality, selection of predictors of the spatiotemporal variations, the role of bottom sediments and biofilms, correlations between concentrations of indicator and pathogenic organisms and the role for risk assessment techniques, use of molecular markers, subsurface microbial transport as related to microbial water quality, antibiotic resistance, real‐time monitoring and nowcasting, watershed scale modeling, and monitoring design. Both authors and editors represent international experience in the field. The findings underscore the challenges of observing and understanding microbial water quality; they also suggest promising research directions for improving the knowledge base needed to protect and improve our water sources.

Core Ideas

Environmental factors are known to control microbial water quality in natural systems.

This collection of papers presents a panoramic view of microbial water quality research.

With this special section, the editors hope to stimulate interdisciplinary efforts in the field.