bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Case series of clinical study and surgical management of atlanto axial dislocation our institute experience
Authors: Dasari Ravi , Prasad K. Satyavara , Sandeep B. , Raman B. V. S.
Published: March 2017

Background: Atlantoaxial dislocation refers to a loss of stability between the atlas and axis (C1-C2), resulting in loss of normal articulation. Cervical spine C1-C2 motion segment is the most technically challenging.Methods: This is a prospective and retrospective Study which included 34 patients admitted in King George hospital, Andhra medical college, Visakhapatnam over the past two years (January 2014- January 2016) with AAD.Results: The age of the patients ranged from 3 to 60 years with mean age being 37.67 years. Commonest presenting sign is local tenderness at the back of upper cervical region in 91.17%. Most common procedure done was single sitting trans oral odontoid decompression with posterior occipito cervical fusion with occipital plate and C2, C4 polyaxial screws and lateral mass rods in 18 cases out of 34. The next common procedure performed was C1 lateral mass and C2 pars screw fixation 8 out of 34.Conclusions: Trans oral odentoidectomy and posterior ocipito cervical fusion is ideal and still holds good for irreducible AAD with  ventral compressive pathology.
Prevalence of domestic accidents in a rural area of Kerala: a cross sectional study
Authors: George Sobha , Paul Nimitha , Francis Paul T. , Leelamoni K.
Published: March 2017

Background: Domestic accidents are important worldwide public health problems which require increased attention. A domestic accident means an accident that takes place at home or its immediate surroundings. Domestic accidents can result in disability and loss of productivity. The aim of the study was to find the prevalence of domestic accidents in a rural area and the various epidemiological factors associated with it. Methods: A community based cross sectional study was done in a rural area of Kerala. The study period was April-May 2016. Face to face interview with a responsible adult informant was done to collect information from 403 households consisting of 1826 individuals using a semi-structured questionnaire after getting consent. Data was tabulated using MS Excel and analysed using SPSS version 20. Qualitative variables expressed as percentages and association found out using Chi square test.Results: The prevalence of domestic accidents in the community was found to be 10.5% (9.14 – 11.95, 95% CI). Majority of the victims were females (66%). Falls were the most prevalent type of domestic accident (33.5%) and it was found to be significantly associated with age, educational status, place of occurrence and activity during accident. First aid kits were available only in 38.2% of houses. Conclusions: Increased awareness, specially among female population is needed to reduce domestic accidents. Take extra care of the extreme ages as they are more vulnerable to falls. It is essential that every house has a first aid kit.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity, body image perception and weight control practices among college going adolescent girls in Mysore District, Karnataka
Authors: N. Srinivas , M. R. Ravi , B. Prashantha , B. Prakash
Published: March 2017

Background: The World Health Organization has described obesity as one of today’s most neglected public health problems. Body image is a psychosocial dimension of body size that encompasses both perceptual and attitudinal factors and has been associated with eating disorders. Adolescents are becoming over conscious of their body image. Body weight perception refers to the personal evaluation of one’s weight irrespective of actual BMI. The objectives of the study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity, body image perception and weight control practices among college going adolescents girls and to determine differences between existing BMI and body image perception among college going adolescents girls. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among college going adolescents girls in Mysore district, two colleges were randomly selected and 661 study participants were participated in the study. Data was collected through a self-administered pre tested structured questionnaire and height and weight were measured using standard tools to calculate body mass index. Results: Among the study percipients prevalence of overweight and obesity was found to be 36 (5.4%) and 43 (6.5%) respectively, whereas 70 (10.6) feel they are obese and 386 (59.2%) were ever practiced weight control methods. Body image perception and actual weight were found to statistically significant. Conclusions: Perception about body image as obese was higher among adolescents. Hence adolescents should be given education regarding body mass index and expected BMI for their age and about appropriate dietary practices.
Graphene-Like Layers from Unconventional Carbon Sources: New Perspectives on Hybrid Materials and π-system Synergisms
Authors: Di Capua Roberto , Gargiulo Valentina , Alfè Michela
Published: March 2017

We developed a new approach for producing graphene-like (GL) materials through a two-steps oxidation/reduction method starting from a nanostructured (high surface) carbon black, a versatile carbonaceous material prone to be structurally and chemically modified in quite mild wet conditions. Atomic Force Microscopy and zetapotential measurements allowed to model the assembling mechanisms and the role of hydrophobic interactions, demonstrating the possibility to easily tune the surface morphology. GL materials have been then employed in a large variety of hybrid materials for innovative applications, and characterized by chemical, electrical, structural and spectroscopic techniques. With Metal-Organic Frameworks, GL produced conducting composites with electrical conductivity tunable by changing the concentration of the parent materials; Eumelanin/GL and TiO2-nanoparticles/GL were also studied for photocatalysis and biosensors applications.
Condiciones especiales de pago e intereses moratorios: herramienta de recaudo o instrumento nocivo para el sistema tributario
Authors: Ávila Menjura Javier , Rodríguez García Dora Marcela
Published: March 2017

Este documento expone el contenido normativo de las denominadas condiciones especiales para el pago de impuestos, tasas y contribuciones, a fin de analizar la postura jurisprudencial sobre las amnistías tributarias en intereses moratorios y sanciones. Resulta, pues, que el abanico de medidas que introdujo el legislador en las últimas reformas tributarias configura un estímulo o amnistía tributaria al concebirse como una forma de condonación, indulgencia o perdón de intereses moratorios y de sanciones. Así las cosas, se evidencian tratamientos preferenciales dirigidos a los deudores morosos, reacios a cumplir con sus obligaciones tributarias. Por consiguiente, es importante expresar que estas figuras jurídicas se implementaron so pretexto de optimizar la gestión de recaudo y recuperar cartera vencida. Las medidas instrumentadas, por su vocación coyuntural y efecto discriminatorio, no superaron el reciente juicio de constitucionalidad. En este escenario, no se proscribe la posibilidad de establecer nuevamente amnistías tributarias en intereses moratorios y sanciones.
Detection and Genotoxicity of Ochratoxin A (OTA) in Raisins
Authors: Lerda Daniel , Miotti Eduardo , Litterio Nicolas
Published: March 2017

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin that contaminates a wide variety of foods such as cereals, beer, wine, coffee, cocoa, grapes, raisins and spices. It possibly affects the genetic material of organisms that are in contact with the OTA, causing mutation in their DNA. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of the OTA-producing fungi in raisins, its detection and the induction of chromosomal aberrations using the Allium cepa test. Samples of dried grapes were studied in which the microflora and the presence and content of OTA were determined. Allium cepa roots were exposed to OTA content (12 and 15 ng ml-1) for 48 h. Then they were collected from each assay and analyzed. OTA induces alterations in the genetic material of plant cells which suggests that OTA presents genotoxic effects at the concentration studied.
Contribution of Dug-Out Wells to Salmonella Dissemination in Kwaebibirem District of Ghana
Authors: Feglo P.K. , Dakorah M. P.
Published: March 2017

Typhoid fever is rare in the developed world, but in Kwaebibirem District of Ghana, Salmonella infections are very common. Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers in addition to gastroenteritis are frequently reported. The reservoir, prevailing Salmonella species and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns are not known, but in Ghana treatment of these infections are mostly empirical. 464 samples (270 stool and 194 blood) were collected from patients and 188 water samples were collected from different water sources in Kwaebibirem District and cultured for Salmonella at St. Dominic Hospital, Akwatia. Salmonella prevalence of 11.6% (54/464) among patients and 2.7% (5/188) from dug-out wells were obtained. Total viable bacterial count in the water samples averaged 2.56 x103 -1.2 x 1013per milliliter. Five (5) out of 51 (9.8%) dug-out wells yielded Salmonellae upon culture. Typhoidal Salmonellae [11% (6/54)] and 68.6% (38/54) non-typhoidal Salmonellae were isolated from patients. The most affected age group ranged 6-15years with prevalence of 42.6% (23/54). The most frequent isolated was Salmonella Typhi 20% (11/54) followed by Salmonella Enterica, 29.6% (16/54). The Salmonella isolates were all susceptible to the cephalosporins (cefoxitin, cefotaxime, cefepime) the carbapenems (imipenem and meropenem) the quinolones (norfloxacin and ciprofloxacin) and the aminoglycoside (amikacin). Their resistant proportions to other drugs were ampicillin (69.5%), piperacillin (69.5%) and co-trimoxazole (76.3%). Salmonella infections were common in Kwaebibirem District, and home owned dug-out wells posed risk of Salmonella transmission to the people.
Performances Fourragères De L’orge (Hordeum Vulgare L.), Du Triticale (X Tritico-Secale Wittmack) Et Du Pois (Pisum Sativum L.) Et De Leurs Associations Sous Conditions Semi-Arides
Authors: Chafia Benider , Hamenna Bouzerzour , Abdelghani Bouguendouz
Published: March 2017

Under arid and semi-arid environments of the south Mediterranean sea, characterized by low and erratic rainfall, the use of low amount of water efficiently receipted in plant and animal production is very paramount to producers. Under such growth conditions, plant production is low and irregular because of the effect of water and heat stresses. To minimize the effect of these constraints, despite the low range of the species to be adopted, crop diversification and animal production were targeted. A study comparing forage performances of barley, triticale, and their associations with pea was undertaken during the 2015/2016 cropping season. The results showed that barley yielded best in sole crop than when intercropped with pea. Triticale intercropped with pea exhibited higher forage yield, 11% productivity gain equivalent at 6q/ha, and improved forage quality. This association could serve as an alternative to fallow reduction. These preliminary results indicated that, under semi-arid conditions, forage diversification is possible and some aspects of this diversification need to be investigated.
Resistencia De Materiales-Ingeniería Mecánica Estudio De Caso: Degradación Del Acero Astm A36 Sometido Al Fenómeno De Termofluencia
Authors: Reyes Jorge Isaías Caicedo , Chávez Javier Enrique Orna , Sampedro Otto Fernando Balseca , Pérez Diego Fernando Mayorga , Nuñez Edwin Fernando Viteri , Bernal Catalina Margarita Verdugo
Published: March 2017

Creep is the simultaneous combination of load and high temperature for a time period in a material, and in which mechanical behavior is a new field of research. In this paper, the results of the experimental study are discussed in order to obtain information on the effect of the microstructural level, which resulted in the degradation of ASTM A36 steel affect of moderate effort (1223.14 Kg/cm2 ) in a temperature range of 500 to 650 ° C. The methodology is analytical, qualitative, quantitative, deductive logic and experimental. The tests were conducted according to ASTM E139 using flat specimens which section is reduced and sized according to ISO 6892: 1998 (E). In the tested specimens, samples were extracted from the fractured zone in order to conduct metallographic and micro hardness tests. The results showed that at the temperature of 500ºC in a maximum of 3-day test, the material did not show any significant microstructural level transformations, but from 550ºC to 650 °C it clearly showed the effects of creep in the material microstructural level, both by the presence of cavity characteristics, which are due to the movement of dislocations, like the level of hardness by the formation of soft phases.
Prospection des eaux souterraines dans la région de Niellé (Nord de la Côte d’Ivoire): Efficience de la méthode de résistivité électrique
Authors: Kouakou Kouassi Eric-Germain , Kouadio Konan Emmanuel , Keita Diaratou , Kouame Loukou Nicolas , Sombo Abe Parfait
Published: March 2017

The National Office of Drinking Water (ONEP) has initiated a study at Niellé to strengthen the drinking water production capacity of this locality. The aim of this study is to identify cracks aquifers for the choice of highflowrate drill sites. The study consists in an analysis previous drilling, a prospective study by geophysics and selection of drilling sites. This work shows that the hydraulically active fractures in the region is optimal in the upper part of the fissured horizon located in the first thirty meters under saprolites. The electrical method was used to locate and characterize fractures in various directions including those oriented N164 °, N100 ° and N86 °. They were selected for the drilling site choice. A drilling was carried out with an hourly flow rate of 10.2 m3 / h. This work also showed that the fracture- geomorphological combination the combined study of fracking and geomorphological analysis allows precise selection of drilling sites.
Exposición Al Material Particulado En Las Áreas De Preparación De Material Abrasivo De Una Empresa En El Parque Industrial De Riobamba
Authors: Pérez Diego Fernando Mayorga , Nuñez Edwin Fernando Viteri , Landi María Verónica Albuja , Chávez Javier Enrique Orna , Sampedro Otto Fernando Balseca , Reyes Jorge Isaías Caicedo , Bernal Catalina Margarita Verdugo
Published: March 2017

In this research, a study of the determinants of risk and exposure on a particular matter was done in preparation for the areas of abrasive material. Qualification of chemical risks (inorganic powder) using the matrix triple irrigation was performed. In addition, the dust concentration in each position was evaluated using the rules NIOSH 0500 (total dust) and NIOSH 0600 (respirable dust) by statistical criteria NIOSH. Thus, their results are based on the gravimetric method. A sanitary survey to determine the relationship between the study variables with the powder was also performed. After examining the sampling points, 5 points was obtained with overexposure. As a result, a letter of commitment was made with corrective actions. It also re-monitors those exposed points overexposure resulting in a point (primary crusher). However, this works one to two times per month for 4 hours. As a result, no longer exposure would make production workers rotate jobs. Additional corrective actions, to further reduce exposure to dust extractor main advantage powders, were proposed. This, however, results in the generation of optimal environment for workers.
Etude Sédimentologique Et Stratigraphique Des Dépôts Des Abris GAUDRY Et LARTET Du Gisement De Montgaudier, Charente, France
Authors: Mohammed Boukhir , Faiza Benjelloun , Abderrahim Lahrach , Abdel-Ali Chaouni
Published: March 2017

The sedimentological and stratigraphic study of the two shelters: Gaudry and Lartet of the Montgaudier deposit made it possible to characterize the large sedimentary assemblages and to describe within each of the discontinuities revealed by the granulometric characteristics that have subdivided them into distinct layers. Moreover, the detailed sedimentological analyzes of these two shelters have led to the conclusion that the sediments are deposited under the cold climatic conditions alternated by the temperate episodes. On the other hand, the stratigraphic lithostratigraphic arguments allowed us to establish a stratigraphic relationship between the two shelters. From a chronological point of view, the deposits of the shelter Lartet appear to a Mousterian Charentian type contemporary to the old würm. As for the Gaudry shelter, layers 1 and 2 are contemporary with Magdalenian and layer 5 is attributed to the aurignacian. This is confirmed by an absolute date.
Fibroma of Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Elrahawy Khaled Mohamed Afify , Nagy Ahmed Ismail , El-Swilem Rayan Okla
Published: March 2017

The fibroma, also referred to as irritation fibroma, is by far the most common of the oral fibrous tumorlike growths. While the terminology implies a benign neoplasm, most if not all fibromas represent reactive focal fibrous hyperplasia due to trauma or local irritation. Although the term focal fibrous hyperplasia more accurately describes the clinical appearance and pathogenesis of this entity, it is not commonly used. We present a case report of oral fibroma in the left side of the buccal mucosa in 50 years old Saudi patient.
Comportement Phénologique et MorphoPhysiologique de Quelques Génotypes d’orge et de blé
Authors: Chafia Zerafa , Awatef Ghenai , Mostefa Benlaribi
Published: March 2017

The study which we propose on this agro-diversity requires precise and methodological characterization of some specimens of germplasm. Thus, a number of characteristics relating to the vegetative apparatus, the reproductive system, and the grain were quantified throughout the life cycle of the plant. This is to say that it takes place from the sowing time to the time of maturation of the caryopsis (Grain). The description of three durum wheat genotypes (Triticum durum Desf.), three common wheat genotypes (Triticum aestivum L.), and three of the barley genotypes (Hordeum vulgare L.) was carried out. This was in addition to phenology as well as the production characteristics (Agronomic characteristics) and adaptation characteristics. In particular, water deficit was adopted by the Vegetals Obtentions Protections Union (UPOV) from the year 1981. Also, it was expressed by Soltner in 1982 and 2005. Results obtained through the descriptive sheets and phenology show the existence of interesting intra and inter-specific variability that must be preserved, restored, and valorized. This is, however, performed on the vegetable material that are still available and whose genetic potential must be known precisely. Subsequently, we can suggest that the knowledge of cultivar phenology as well as the establishment of its descriptive sheet, as proposed by UPOV, is valuable as the prerequisite for any breeding program. Moreover, this constitutes a data-bank tow whose reference is made in the preservation and conservation of plant genetic resources.
Assessment of Soil Quality for a Semi-Arid Irrigated Under Citrus Orchard : Case of the Haouz Plain, Morocco
Authors: Sefiani Salma , El Mandour Abdennabi , Laftouhi Nour-Eddine , Khalil Nourddine , Kamal Safia , Jarlan Lionel , Chehbouni Abdelghani , Hanich Lahoucine , Khabba Said , Hamaoui Addi
Published: March 2017

The irrigated perimeter of the Haouz plain is one of the largest in Morocco with 310.000 Ha with intense agricultural practices based on irrigation. Besides, recent studies have shown that the aquifer is characterized by an overall average to low sensitivity and vulnerability. The objective of this study is to provide an in depth diagnosis of the current situation regarding soil quality for a drip irrigation area: a citrus orchard, in a farm named Agafay, is located in the western part of Haouz, at 35 km SW of Marrakesh. To this objective, an intensive in situ campaign has been carried out focused on the measurements of the physico-chemical parameters of soil, at nine plots. The variation of these parameters, their impact on the type of rootstock and the variation of pollutants through the five soil horizons are analyzed. The results revealed that the condition in the soil quality is not very alarming. As most of the soils are light-textured, with poor organic matter content and basic to very basic pH. The reduction of organic matter, salinity, orthophosphates and nitrates with depth is attributed to the localized mode of irrigation adopted at the site which minimizes the loss of nutrients and, in fine, pollution of the aquifer. Multivariate analysis shows that the total and lime correlate well with the pH, which in turn correlate negatively with nitrate content and soil electrical conductivity. This work has strong implications for the quality assessment of soil for all irrigated perimeters by the drip in semi-arid areas, order to ensure the conservation and sustainability of the production system.
Salbutamol Versus Nifedipine Dans Le Traitement De La Menace D’accouchement Premature A La Maternite Du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Et Departemental Du Borgou
Authors: Ahouingnan N.F.M. Hounkponou , Bagnan A. Tonato , RI Sidi , M. Vodouhe , AAA Obossou , H. Laourou , Tankoua P.P. Ntankeu , K. Salifou
Published: March 2017

Introduction: The threat of the premature birth (TPB) raises a problem of public health in Benin in general and in Parakou in particular. Objective: The aim of this research paper is to compare the efficiency of salbutamol and nifedipine in the treatment of the threat of premature birth at the maternity hospital of CHUD-Borgou. Framework and methodological approach: It is about a comparative prospective study with analytical view, within a period of six (06) months, going from 1, March 2016 to 1, September 2016. The target population is composed of all the pregnant women admitted to the maternity hospital of CHUD-B during the period of the study. Results: The 60 pregnant women have been divided into two groups of 30 pregnant women. The average age of the pregnant women is 26.50 years with the extremes of 16 years and 38 years. The women who have between two and three pregnancies are the most represented with 56.67% of the cases; just as much as the women who have between two and three deliveries with 36.67%. From the total number, 21. 67% had antecedents of spontaneous miscarriages and 6, 67% antecedents of premature birth delivery. With 90% of the cases, the gestational age is between 28 weeks of amenorrhoea and 33weeks of amenorrhoea plus six (06) days. The pregnancy is twin in 16.67% of the cases. At the admission, 90% of the cases after assessment of the Coefficient of Risk of Premature birth Delivery. (CRPD), had a potential risk of prematurity and 85% had a score of Baumgarten between 3 and 6. The most discovered aetiology is malaria with 46.67% of the pregnant women. The side effect of usage of nifedipine, in order to relieve the uterus, has been noticed with 16.67% pregnant women who have received nifedipine treatment against 30% pregnant women who have received the treatment of Salbutamol. There is no difference statistically significant. For the nifedipine, there is 90% of success against 10% of failure. For salbutamol, there is respectively 56.67% and 43.33%. We have no case of intolerance. Conclusion: The study shows neat efficiency of nifedipine in relation to salbutamol during the treatment of the threats of premature birth delivery.
Connaissances Et Motivations Des Medecins Dans La Prescription Des Examens D’imagerie Devant Une Urgence Abdominale Non Traumatique Au Togo: A Propos D’une Enquete Realisee Aupres Des Medecins
Authors: Amadou A. , Agbangba KA. , Watara G. , Sonhaye L. , Tchangaï B. , Tchaou M. , Adjenou V. , N’dakena K.
Published: March 2017

Objective: To evaluate physicians' knowledge of prescribing imaging modalities in non-traumatic abdominal emergencies. Materials and method: A transversal and analytical study, consisting of the filling of a questionnaire distributed to general physicians. The survey card included, among others, the first-line imaging modality and the most effective on four abdominal emergencies found in Togo. Results: Regarding acute appendicitis, 73% of physicians estimated the imaging needed. For 92%, ultrasound was the firstline imaging technique because of its availability according to 40%. For 87%, the scan was the most effective exam. In peritonitis, 69% of physicians considered imaging important. For 98% Conventional Chest and Abdominal Radiography was the first-line examination because 52% of physicians said it was the most available. 89% thought the CT scan was the most effective. In the case of bowel obstruction, 89% of physicians found the necessary imaging. For 96%, the first-line examination was the Conventional Chest and Abdominal Radiography because of its availability according to 51% of doctors. All physicians felt that the CT scan was the most effective examination. Concerning acute cholecystitis, 95% considered imaging very important. For 95%, ultrasound was the first-line examination. Its prescription was motivated by its availability according to 50% of doctors. 96% felt that CT was the most effective examination. Conclusion: From our study, it appears that in abdominal emergencies, imaging examinations necessary for diagnosis are prescribed according to their availability and cost, not according to their effectiveness.
A Simple Study on Weight and Height of Students
Authors: Islam Mohammad Rafiqul , Shafique Ishraque Bin , Rahman Kowshikur , Haque Arafat
Published: March 2017

This study was conducted on a group of male and female students of age range of 18-25 years. In this paper it is tried to find out a correlation between height and weight of male and female students. Then the simple regression equations of weight on height are fitted for both for male and female students. A total of 639 students of different departments of BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in the spring semester of 2016 are participated in this survey. Body Mass Index (BMI) of the students was calculated to compare the health status of male and females students. It is found that that the most of the students (males and females) have the normal weight. It is interestingly noticed that the higher percentage (34.18%) of males are overweight than the females; whereas the females (13.33%) are more than double in underweight than their male’s counterpart (5.93%). The correlation between height and weight of male students is calculated as 0.435 (Pearson’s coefficient of correlation). On the other hand the correlation between height and weight of female students was 0.319. From the t tests, it is proved that the both the coefficients of correlation are highly statistically significant (p-value<0.01). From the simple regression equations of weight on height, it is found that the both for male and female students the effect of height on weight is almost same. It is also found that the effect of height on weight both for male and female students is highly significant (p-value<0.01).
Estudio De Poblaciones De Plantas En Cuatro Líneas Promisorias De Soya (Glycine Max.) En La Zona De Montalvo Provincia De Los Rios, Ecuador
Authors: Betancourt Ricardo X. Chávez , Barbotó Víctor Molina , Rivera Jorge Franco , Paredes Joffre León , Suarez Maribel Vera , Mora Rosa Elena Guillen , Alvarado Darío Dueñas
Published: March 2017

The objective of this research is to determine the agronomic performance of cultivars of soybean lines with different densities. It also aims to establish its optimum performance based on its interaction with people in the town of Montalvo. The materials used in this study include S-864 lines, S- 840, IT-10 725, and 112-27 under different population densities of about 250 000, 300 000, 350 000, and 400000 plants per hectare. The split plot design were three treatments (lines), four subtreatments (populations), and three replications. For the evaluation and comparison of means, Tukey test was used at a probability of 5%. The data evaluated in the study include: incidence of disease and lodging, height at first pod and harvest, days to flowering, number of branches per plant, number of grains per pod, pod number per plant, seed weight, and yield 100 kg / ha. According to the results of the study, it was determined that the growing IT-112-27 recorded the highest average plant height at first pod. It, however, has a population of 400000 plants/ha which was obtained in the line IT-112-27 tallest crop plant, lines S-840, and line IT- 112-27. They recorded the best averages in days to flowering, with a population of 350000 plants/ha. The S-864 line achieved the highest average days to harvest. Also, the variable branches per plant did not show statistical significance in its lines, populations of plants, and the number of grains per plant. Consequently, the highest value was recorded by S-840 which interacted with 250 000 plants/ ha. Cultivar S-840 had the highest number of pods per plant with 38.9 pods. However, while interacting with populations of 250,000 plants/ha, 37.2 pods was obtained. Line IT- 112-27 with 19.1 grams presented the highest weight of 100 seeds. The highest grain yield was shown in line IT- 112-27 with a population of 350000 plants/ha. Since line IT-112-27 was presented as the best production, we recommend the use of a good fertilizer, weed control, and pests and diseases control when planting during the dry or rainy season.
La calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en pacientes con degeneración macular asociada con la edad
Authors: Dussán Torres Gerardo Andrés
Published: March 2017

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the retina that not only affects the visual function, but also influences the patient’s general health and quality of life. For this reason, visual health assessment, which typically uses clinical indicators, should also include an evaluation that would allow to get a numerical value that represents the disease within the functional state of the patient. Objective To establish statistically significant differences in health-related quality of life (HRQL) in participants diagnosed with AMD and in healthy patients. Methodology: Cross-sectional observational analytical study based on a sample of a total of 17 healthy participants and 13 participants with AMD for pilot tests. A specialist performed a retinal assessment and applied the HRQL questionnaire called the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25). Subsequently, a statistical analysis was developed to correlate data from the two groups. Results: Differences in HRQL were established among participants with AMD and healthy individuals statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were found in the following subscales: general vision, near activities, distance activity, social functioning, difficulty in a role, visual dependency, color vision, and well-being and suffering. Conclusions: Participants with AMD presented with a decrease in HRQOL, associated with lower scores on the NEI VFQ-25 subscales.
Argumentación Socrática: Sócrates y la Reducción al Absurdo
Authors: Almanza Eduardo Geovo
Published: March 2017

Este trabajo analiza una forma especial de argumentación socrática, la reducción al absurdo, tomado como fuente un diálogo de juventud, el Eutifrón. Este argumento elénquico o refutatorio es estudiado en sus dos aspectos principales: por un lado, el que concierne a su estructura más general, como método de investigación moral, y, por otro lado, el aspecto pragmático del diálogo, en el que no se busca ganar el debate sino un diálogo en común para acceder a lo universal. La reducción al absurdo no es simplemente una forma de argumentación entre otras, sino que se la debería entender como la forma de argumentación filosófica que Sócrates considera válida cuando entra a refutar aspectos centrales de un supuesto o hipótesis planteado por su interlocutor.  Palabras clave: Argumentación,      Reducción al absurdo Diálogo Eutifrón, Sócrates, Argumento indirecto
Traslación, fluidez y vibración a través de La sociedad del semáforo y retratos en un mar de mentiras
Authors: Díaz-Velasco Andrés
Published: March 2017

Este artículo contiene un análisis de la traslación, el flujo y la vibración, tres conceptos sobre el movimiento, con base en las filosofías de Bergson y Deleuze y a partir de dos filmes colombianos. Con ello se busca un doble propósito: por un lado, recurrir al universo cinematográfico como argumento ejemplar para señalar aspectos imprescindibles de una metafísica vitalista con carácter estéticosobre la agencia humana, y, por el otro, mostrar que no solo en cuestiones de guion, sino en la misma narración cinematográfica, estos, como otros filmes colombianos, están exhibiendo un desarrollo creativo que viene innovando este arte en el país. En la primera parte se trata la traslación y el desplazamiento; en la segunda, el flujo y el corte, y, finalmente, la vibración como conmoción. Seconcluye con un breve análisis político de las imágenes sonora y visual.
La noción de creación deleuziana en la elaboración de material didáctico en lenguas extranjeras
Authors: Pardo-Segura Martha
Published: March 2017

El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar el resultado del proyecto Investigación y creación de material didáctico en francés, basado en la noción deleuziana de “acto creador” y en aquella de investigación en creación de Schön (1994) asociadas a la reflexión sobre la acción. Este acto de resistencia deleuzianano obedece la distancia entre el investigador, el practicante y el artista porque ella alude al deberser de un docente de lenguas extranjeras según Laurier y Lavoie en el salón de clase por cuanto un maestro está en el lugar y a la hora del entorno del niño. Con el enfoque cualitativo de investigación de tipo etnográfico se desarrollaron cuatro etapas basadas en la descripción de la vida real y del comportamiento del actor social en su medio rural: etapa I (2012): Processus de création d’un manueld’apprentissage du français à l’école de la zone rurale du département de Boyacá; etapas II y III (2013-2014): traducción y adaptación del corpus original del castellano al francés, diseño de las actividades pedagógicas apoyadas e ilustradas con el corpus visual recolectado en la etapa I y ampliado en la etapa II de la investigación ; etapa IV: correspondencia entre los aspectos pedagógicos y los fundamentos teóricos de la investigación y creación del manual. Los resultados señalan la capacidad y competencia creadora de los futuros docentes de lenguas extranjeras, materializadas en el machote del libro Vive la joie en Français.
Models of Automation Surprise: Results of a Field Survey in Aviation
Authors: de Boer Robert J. , Dekker Sidney W. A.
Published: March 2017

Automation surprises in aviation continue to be a significant safety concern and the community’s search for effective strategies to mitigate them are ongoing. The literature has offered two fundamentally divergent directions, based on different ideas about the nature of cognition and collaboration with automation. In this paper, we report the results of a field study that empirically compared and contrasted two models of automation surprises: a normative individual-cognition model and a sensemaking model based on distributed cognition. Our data prove a good fit for the sense-making model. This finding is relevant for aviation safety, since our understanding of the cognitive processes that govern the human interaction with automation drives what we need to do to reduce the frequency of automation-induced events.
High Catalytic Activity of Heterometallic (Fe6Na7 and Fe6Na6) Cage Silsesquioxanes in Oxidations with Peroxides
Authors: Yalymov Alexey I. , Bilyachenko Alexey N. , Levitsky Mikhail M. , Korlyukov Alexander A. , Khrustalev Victor N. , Shul’pina Lidia S. , Dorovatovskii Pavel V. , Es’kova Marina A. , Lamaty Frédéric , Bantreil Xavier , Villemejeanne Benoît , Martinez Jean , Shubina Elena S. , Kozlov Yuriy N. , Shul’pin Georgiy B.
Published: March 2017

Two types of heterometallic (Fe(III),Na) silsesquioxanes [Ph5Si5O10]2[Ph10Si10O21]Fe6(O2‒)2Na7(H3O+)(MeOH)2(MeCN)4.5.1.25(MeCN), I, and [Ph5Si5O10]2[Ph4Si4O8]2Fe6Na6(O2‒)3(MeCN)8.5(H2O)8.44, II, were obtained and characterized. X-Ray studies established distinctive structures of both products, with pair of Fe(III)-O-based triangles surrounded by siloxanolate ligands, giving fascinating cage architectures. Complex II proved to be catalytically active in the formation of amides from alcohols and amines, thus becoming a rare example of metallasilsesquioxanes performing homogeneous catalysis. Benzene, cyclohexane and other alkanes, as well as alcohols, can be oxidized in acetonitrile solution to phenol, the corresponding alkyl hydroperoxides and ketones, respectively, by hydrogen peroxide in air in the presence of catalytic amounts of complex II and trifluoroacetic acid. Thus, the cyclohexane oxidation at 20 °C gave oxygenates in very high for alkanes yield (48% based on alkane). The kinetic behaviour of the system indicates that the mechanism includes the formation of hydroxyl radicals generated from hydrogen peroxide in its interaction with diiron species. The latter are formed via monomerization of starting hexairon complex with further dimerization of the monomers.
Perbandingan Determinan Cadangan Devisa di ASEAN5 dan Australia Periode Sebelum dan Sesudah Krisis Ekonomi Asia
Authors: Wijaya Ragil Putra , Hakim Lukman
Published: March 2017

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Tata Kelola Sumberdaya Perikanan dan Kelautan Sebagai Penggerak Ekonomi Wilayah Provinsi Riau
Authors: Najmulmunir Nandang
Published: March 2017

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PENGARUH INTERPRETASI PELAKSANA KEBIJAKAN TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS PELESTARIAN CENDANA (SANTALUM ALBUM L) DI KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH SELATAN (TTS) PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR
Authors: Jeppu Nursalam -
Published: March 2017

This article aims to provide an overview of factors influence the interpretation of the effectiveness of conservation policy implementers Sandalwood (Santalum album L) in the district of South Central Timor (TTS) East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Explanatory research design using survey. Sampling technique is stratified sampling, with a size of 145 respondents. Researchers also determined several key persons from various community groups and also from the head of the forest service, the head of the planning department at Sub forestry service, and chief of the office of South Central Timor regency service plan (Bappeda). While the techniques of data collection techniques include questionnaires, observations, interviews, and documentation. Influence the interpretation of the effectiveness of the conservation of sandalwood tested using path analysis. Research conclusion is, the interpretation of policy implementers sandalwood is not maximized in enhancing the effectiveness of conservation Sandalwood. The results also show that there are other factors that need attention if the effectiveness of conservation the of Sandalwood to be improved, the factors of community participation  and the factor values  are valid, both executive officers and the community.

Keywords: Interpretation, Implementation, Effectiveness, Conservation, Sandalwood (santalum  album L).
ANALISIS FAKTOR PENENTU DAYA SAING KOMODITAS PANGAN DI PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Harini . , Purwaningsih Yunastiti , Cahyadin Malik , Widiyanti Emi
Published: March 2017

This study identifies and analyzes competitiveness factors of food commodities in Central Java. The research data covers primary data with 245 respondents of food commodities sellers. The research method was using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). AHP calculation results show that food competitivesness factors involve: a) the agricultural sector investment with a value of 0.28; b) agricultural infrastructure with a value of 0.24;                 c) government program of food security and safety with a value of 0.20; d) government's active role in supervision of food with a value of 0.18; e) the accessibility of local food commodities with a value of 0.06; and f) the high demand for domestic food with a value of 0.05.

 

Keywords: food commodities, competitiveness, AHP
TRADE OFF BANK ISLAM INDONESIA: MORALITY ATAU BUSINESS ENTITY DALAM PENGELOLAAN LIKUIDITAS
Authors: Kornitasari Yenny
Published: March 2017

Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah mengkaji terkait dengan operasional perbankan Islam di Indonesia yang difokuskan dalam permasalahan pengelolaan likuiditas yang dilakukan oleh bank Islam yang ada di Indonesia. Penulisan ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan unit analisis wawancara dan observasi yang didukung oleh studi pustaka untuk memberikan gambaran secara sistematis, faktual dan akurat terkait dengan fenomena yang sedang dituliskan dengan hasil kajian berupa konseptual kajian. Berdasarkan pada hasil kajian bahwa perilaku perbankan Islam dalam pengelolaan likuiditas dengan pendekatan kelembagaan menghadapi permasalahan trade off antara keberadaan perbankan Islam sebagai business entity dan keberadaan bank Islam yang berprinsip syarat akan value. Sehingga perkembangan bank Islam saat ini cenderung “permisif” dengan beberapa hal yang bersifat prinsip dalam mendukung perbankan Islam agar berkembang lebih massive. Permasalahan ini muncul lebih banyak dilantarbelakangi oleh keberadaan perbankan Islam di Indonesia yang berkembang dalam mekanisme dual banking system, dimana perbankan Islam berjalan linear dengan perbankan konvensional termasuk dalam menghadapi persaingan bisnis. Hal ini sedikit banyak menimbulkan “ketidakadilan” bagi perbankan Islam itu sendiri, mengingat keberadaa perbankan konvensional sudah jauh berkembang terlebih dahulu daripada perbankan Islam.

 

Kata Kunci: Bank Islam, Dual Banking, Trade-off
Community willingness to pay for improved urban solid waste management in Malaysia : a choice modelling approach
Authors: Bashawir Ahmad , Subhan Muhammad , Othman Jamal
Published: March 2017

This study attemps to make an analysis and assesment of public attitudes and behavior towards an improved municipal solid waste management offered by a majlis perbandaran (municipality) by looking at their willingness to pay (WTP). Majlis Perbandaran Seremban in Malaysia has been chosen for this study because of its very rapid development and economics growth factors. Our study areas include seven residential under the administration of Majlis Perbandaran Seremban. A survey and direct observation techniques have been carried out using the quistionaire to the 140 households. Contingen valuation method (CVM) is used for the analysis. Results of the study found that the mean and median value of monthly willingness to pay of the people for each households is RM 23 and RM 25 respectively.

Keywords: solid waste management, contingen valuation, willingness-to-pay, choice modelling, urban management, environmental issue, Malaysia
Corporate Social Responsibility: Ketika Berkembang Menjadi Trend Global
Authors: Prasetyani Dwi -
Published: March 2017

CSR developments from time to time as part of the process of development of a global trend, part of the progress of thinking businesses, a regard for the activities they have already undertaken. Along with the strengthening of the pressures and demands on the impact of corporate activity on social life and the environment led to the company changing its business strategy of a single bottom line profit-seeking to the triple bottom line of the balance of the realm of social-economic-environmental. CSR responsibilities guarantee the continuity of the company as well as social welfare for the surrounding community. Implementation of CSR is seen as an investment for growth and sustainability of the business as a company contribution in addressing social problems that afflict society that is not likely in part due to the activities of the company itself.
Analysis of Referral Pattern in Burns to a Tertiary Burn Care Centre in India
Authors: Lankaram J. J. , Selvaraj Angeline
Published: March 2017

Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital in Chennai has a tertiary burn care centre with an exclusive new building catering to the needs of burn victims. This burn unit was started by PadmashreeDr.Mathangi Ramakrishnan in the year 1981. All types of burns in all age groups are treated here. Management of a burn patient involves multimodal approach and involves the contribution of various specialists. These patients require multiple stages of medical and surgical managements thus prolonging the duration of hospital stay. Though the treatment to the patient is provided free in the government hospital, the relatives or care takers have to spend money for their food and daily needs. Most patients come from lower socioeconomic background and depend on their daily wages for survival making the problem more complex. Burn survivors are scarred and have some physical disability which persists, creating a sense of depression or loss. Major burn victims have a high mortality even in specialized units. Thus ultimately most of the victims and their care givers are not satisfied in the end.
A Non –Parametric Test for Stress of Bank Employees (Comparison of Public vs. Private Sector Banks)
Authors: Modi Sandeep Nath , Kumar Samir
Published: March 2017

Employee performance is the key driving force for organizational success and at the same time pressure become the part & parcel in organizations for keeping employees motivated to win the competitive race. But undue pressure can causes stress which reduces performance .Stress is ubiquitous phenomenon and a straining condition that has a negative impact on an individual’s physical, physiological, personal and family life. Quality of Work Life is an intricate and comprehensive concept implying a concern for the members of an organization irrespective of the level they belong to. It includes job factors such as health and well-being, working conditions, attitude level etc. the success of any organisation especially in banking sector depends on quality of work life of employees because management of people and management of risk are the two important challenges faced by banks today. So the present study aims to make a comparative study of the quality of work life among public and private sector bank employees in Haryana.
A Survey on Image Compression using Burrows Wheeler Transform
Authors: Rath Manasi , Rup Suvendu
Published: March 2017

This paper is a methodological review paper on image compression using Burrows Wheeler Transform. Normally BWT is used for text compression but it has been recently applied to image compression field. Basically it is a lossless compression technique which is used for high level resolution.This paper proposes about several scheme added with BWT to improve the performance of image compression which helps us to formulate a new technique for the further improvement in BWT. Here many authorshave different type of representation of BWT for better compression.