bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trajectory similarity join in spatial networks
Authors: Shang Shuo , Chen Lisi , Wei Zhewei , Jensen Christian S. , Zheng Kai , Kalnis Panos
Published: September 2017

The matching of similar pairs of objects, called similarity join, is fundamental functionality in data management. We consider the case of trajectory similarity join (TS-Join), where the objects are trajectories of vehicles moving in road networks. Thus, given two sets of trajectories and a threshold
θ
, the TS-Join returns all pairs of trajectories from the two sets with similarity above
θ
. This join targets applications such as trajectory near-duplicate detection, data cleaning, ridesharing recommendation, and traffic congestion prediction.

With these applications in mind, we provide a purposeful definition of similarity. To enable efficient TS-Join processing on large sets of trajectories, we develop search space pruning techniques and take into account the parallel processing capabilities of modern processors. Specifically, we present a two-phase divide-and-conquer algorithm. For each trajectory, the algorithm first finds similar trajectories. Then it merges the results to achieve a final result. The algorithm exploits an upper bound on the spatiotemporal similarity and a heuristic scheduling strategy for search space pruning. The algorithm's per-trajectory searches are independent of each other and can be performed in parallel, and the merging has constant cost. An empirical study with real data offers insight in the performance of the algorithm and demonstrates that is capable of outperforming a well-designed baseline algorithm by an order of magnitude.
SkyGraph
Authors: Pande Shiladitya , Ranu Sayan , Bhattacharya Arnab
Published: September 2017

Several services today are annotated with
points of interest (PoIs)
such as "coffee shop", "park", etc.
A region of interest (RoI)
is a neighborhood that contains PoIs relevant to the user. In this paper, we study the scenario where a user wants to identify the best RoI in a city. The user expresses relevance through a set of keywords denoting PoIs. Ideally, the RoI should be small enough in size such that the user can conveniently explore the PoIs. On the other hand, it should be as relevant as possible. How does one balance the importance of size versus relevance? To a user exploring the RoI on foot, size is more critical. However, for a user equipped with a vehicle, relevance is a more important factor. In this paper, we solve this dilemma through
skyline subgraph queries
on keyword-embedded road networks. Skyline subgraphs subsume the choice of optimization function for an RoI since the optimal RoI for any rational user is
necessarily
a part of the skyline set. Our analysis reveals that the problem of computing the skyline set is NP-hard. We overcome the computational bottleneck by proposing a polynomial-time approximation algorithm called
SkyGraph.
To further expedite the running time, we develop an index structure,
Partner Index
, that drastically prunes the search space and provides up to 3 orders of magnitude speed-up on real road networks over the baseline approach. The datasets and executables are available at http://www.cse.iitd.ac.in/~sayan/software.html.
Colt
Authors: Aggour Kareem S. , Williams Jenny Weisenberg , McHugh Justin , Kumar Vijay S.
Published: September 2017

Most organizations are becoming increasingly data-driven, often processing data from many different sources to enable critical business operations. Beyond the well-addressed challenge of storing and processing large volumes of data, financial institutions in particular are increasingly subject to federal regulations requiring high levels of accountability for the accuracy and lineage of this data. For companies like GE Capital, which maintain data across a globally interconnected network of thousands of systems, it is becoming increasingly challenging to capture an accurate understanding of the data flowing between those systems. To address this problem, we designed and developed a concept lineage tool allowing organizational data flows to be modeled, visualized and interactively explored. This tool has novel features that allow a data flow network to be contextualized in terms of business-specific metadata such as theconcept,business, andproductfor which it applies. Key analysis features have been implemented, including the ability to trace the origination of particular datasets, and to discover all systems where data is found that meets some user-defined criteria. This tool has been readily adopted by users at GE Capital and in a short time has already become a business-critical application, with over 2,200 data systems and over 1,000 data flows captured.
MLog
Authors: Li Xupeng , Cui Bin , Chen Yiru , Wu Wentao , Zhang Ce
Published: September 2017

We demonstrate MLog, a high-level language that integrates machine learning into data management systems. Unlike existing machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Theano, and Caffe), MLog is declarative, in the sense that the system manages all data movement, data persistency, and machine-learning related optimizations (such as data batching) automatically. Our interactive demonstration will show audience how this is achieved based on the novel notion of
tensoral views
(TViews), which are similar to relational views but operate over tensors with linear algebra. With MLog, users can succinctly specify not only simple models such as SVM (in just two lines), but also sophisticated deep learning models that are not supported by existing in-database analytics systems (e.g., MADlib, PAL, and SciDB), as
a series of cascaded TViews.
Given the declarative nature of MLog, we further demonstrate how query/program optimization techniques can be leveraged to translate MLog programs into native TensorFlow programs. The performance of the automatically generated Tensor-Flow programs is comparable to that of hand-optimized ones.
A demonstration of stella
Authors: Jonathan Christopher , Mokbel Mohamed F.
Published: September 2017

This paper demonstrates
Stella
; an efficient crowdsourcing-based geotagging framework for any types of objects. In this demonstration, we showcase the effectiveness of
Stella
in geotagging images via two different scenarios: (1) we provide a graphical interface to show the process of a geotagging process that have been done by using Amazon Mechanical Turk, (2) we seek help from the conference attendees to propose an image to be geotagged or to help us geotag an image by using our application during the demonstration period. At the end of the demonstration period, we will show the geotagging result.
Arzneimittelversorgung von Pflegeheimbewohnern in Deutschland
Authors: Dörks Michael , Schmiemann Guido , Hoffmann Falk
Published: September 2017

Die Organisation der Arzneimitteltherapie von Pflegeheimbewohnern ist von besonderer Bedeutung, um unerwünschte Arzneimittelereignisse zu vermeiden. Drei Viertel der Pflegeheimbewohner nehmen fünf oder mehr Dauer- und mindestens ein Bedarfsmedikament ein. Jeder fünfte Pflegeheimbewohner erhält eine Dauermedikation, die bei vorliegender Nierenfunktion nicht adäquat dosiert ist. Die Ergebnisse verdeutlichen den besonderen Stellenwert der Arzneimitteltherapie-sicherheit bei Pflegeheimbewohnern.
OPTIMASI PCR (POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION) UNTUK DETEKSI ENDOPARASIT YANG MENYERANG TELUR DAN LARVA IKAN TUNA SIRIP KUNING (Thunnus albacares)
Authors: Permana Gusti Ngurah , Hutapea Jhon Harianto , Haryanti Haryanti
Published: September 2017

Endoparasit merupakan parasit yang menginfeksi dan terdapat di dalam tubuh inang, endoparasit ini telah menginfeksi telur dan larva ikan tuna sirip kuning. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui metode deteksi dan infeksi dari endoparasit ini secara molekuler dengan teknik PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). Telur dan larva yang terinfeksi dikumpulkan dari bak pemeliharaan untuk dianalisis. Sampel diekstraksi dengan menggunakan metode lysis bufer dan trizol. Hasil analisis menunjukkan lysis bufer memberikan pola pita yang lebih jelas dan bersih. Primer P2: 1322f (2F) CCGGAACTTTAGAGTATCGG; 1680r (2R) TCGGTTCAG ACTGA ACCAAG menghasilkan pola pita yang konsisten dan jelas dengan panjang fragmen 350 bp. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa endoparasit (Ichtyodinium chambelardi) menyerang telur ikan tuna di dalam bak terkontrol dan infeksinya terjadi adalah secara horisontal yang berasal dari air media pemeliharaan
房屋建筑工程施工技术管理研究
Authors: 刘 江
Published: September 2017

随着市场经济的深化改革，我国建筑领域的发展也呈现出瞩目的进步，尤其在施工技术方面更是做到了突飞猛进。也正是因为此，对房屋建筑工程施工技术进行高效管理就显得极为重要。基于此，本文就房屋建筑工程施工技术管理进行分析和研究，希望可以为房屋建筑工程技术的发展提供借鉴。
浅谈建筑设计中节能建筑设计探讨
Authors: 方 燕
Published: September 2017

市场经济的高速发展伴随着自然资源的大量消耗，我国面临更加严峻的资源问题。建筑业是我国目前经济的三大支柱之一，如果能在建筑设计中加入节能设计，就能够减少对于能源的消耗，维护生态平衡，建立高效、低耗的再生资源循环利用的可持续发展的建筑设计道路，提供更加舒适、健康的生活居住环境。本文就是简要介绍节能建筑设计的具体措施，希望能够为建筑行业的节能减排提供帮助。
水库水情在线监测系统的管理与维护
Authors: 朱 秀群 , 王 娜
Published: September 2017

随着科学技术的不断进步和国家对水利事业的日益重视，水情在线监测系统已在各中小型水库得到了广泛的应用。而为了确保系统的正常运行，对其进行日常的维护和管理，则日益凸显出其重要性。本文主要介绍了水情在线监测系统的系统概况和组成；系统进行日常维护的重要性；系统进行日常维护和管理的先决条件；系统日常维护主要包括哪些内容，例如：在日常运行过程中，如何进行有效地维护和管理；如何有效分析、正确判断和及时处理系统发生的各类故障；在设备的日常维护和检修时应为什么要制定的操作流程，为什么要制定技术规范；当故障出现时，都采用什么方法来找到和排除。只有做到良好管理和维护的，水库水情在线监测系统才能最好地发挥其功效。
水工建筑物厂房设计的探讨
Authors: 郭 连峰 , 王 正新
Published: September 2017

水工建筑是建筑业十分重要的一个部分，水工建筑物厂房主要是用来维护以及包含水利设备。在当今时代，社会不断进步，这个行业也越来越得到关注。当前水工建筑物厂房的设计和施工质量总体上呈现出上升的态势，但是还存在个别的问题。这类建筑物有自己的特征，主要是工作环境十分复杂、所要求的难度相对大并且受自然环境的束缚较多。因此，它十分看重对于结构的探究，这篇文章主要对这类建筑物厂房进行简述，重点涉及其可行性方面以及具体的设计办法。
论加强供电企业抄核收工作的优化措施
Authors: 张 玲 , 郑 维钞
Published: September 2017

随着我国经济的快速发展，电力的使用也逐渐增加，虽然我国的电力基础措施已经做的很好了，但是还不是很完美，还有一些地方有待提高。本文主要说下电力工作中比较复杂的抄核收。电费抄核收是一种传统的电费结算方式，也是电力公司的主要经济来源，所以抄核收结算的准确度是至关重要的。但是在实际核算中，抄核收总受电力公司本身或用户的影响，造成计算结果失误，为电力公司带来了一定的损失。现在很多电力公司开始逐渐重视查核收工作的重要性，加大力度提高查核收的工作效率，积极的减少各方面带来的误差。
水情预报工作的策略性分析
Authors: 田 慧子 , 李 怡文
Published: September 2017

及时准确可靠的水情预报可以有效指导防汛工作的开展，并且提高水情预报质量是水情预报工作者的重要内容。本文简述了水情预报工作的重要性以及水情预报工作在防汛中的作用，对提高水情预报质量的策略进行了论述分析，以保证水情预报的准确性、及时性，提高其对防汛工作的指导作用。
Evaluacion De Dos Instrumentos De Medicion En La Determinación Del Área Basal En Pinus Radiata
Authors: Vásconez Norma Lara , Morocho Janneth , Lara Santiago , Guadalupe Oscar , Chavez Keilly , Vega Alex Espin, Holger , Coveña Karina
Published: September 2017

This study compares the diameter of data obtained from utilizing two measuring instruments (the caliper and diameter tape). This instrument is the two most commonly used instruments for measuring tree diameters in forest inventory procedures. The measurement of diameter has a high implication in the estimation of the basal area and stand volume. It is therefore imperative to ensure accurate measurement of the diameter of trees in a stand. This work evaluated data taken with these two diameter measuring instruments. In order to evaluate the performance of the measuring instruments, parallel measurement of the diameter at breast height (DBH) of a sample of Pinus radiata trees in a plantation were measured. Also, the basal area of the stand was determined for both instruments. It was concluded through the analysis of variance (ANOVA) that there is no significant (p =0.958) difference between the averages of the calculated basal areas from the diameter measurements obtained by the diameter tape and the caliper. The estimated value from the diameter tape was 0,04190829, while the caliper was 0,04145599. Thus, the use of the two measurement tools led to similar results in the calculation of the cross-sectional areas of pine trees measured at breast height.
Staphylococcus Epidermidis Producteur D’entérotoxine C Impliqué Dans Une Septicémie À Foyer Urinaire
Authors: Nanoukon Chimène Nadège Mahoussi , Dassou Euloge Gbètondji , Dousso Marcos , Sogbo Frédéric , Sina Haziz , Prevost Gilles , Baba-Moussa Lamine
Published: September 2017

In developing countries, coagulase-negative staphylococcal (SCN) infections are often neglected. Here, we describe the identification of a coagulase-negative staphylococcal strain secreting type C staphylococcal enterotoxin (SEC) in a field weakened by severe malaria in a 12-year-old child and summarize the clinical characteristics of the patient. The identification of the strain is carried out by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry after protein extraction. The toxigenic capacity of the species in question is determined by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the radial immunoprecipitation method. The patient's medical record was used for the study of the correlation between the clinical phenotype of the patient and the production of SEC by the strain. S. epidermidis was identified as the pathogen responsible of bacteremia which induces clinical sepsis, hematemesis and thrombocytopenia. The PCR test revealed that the isolated strain was positive for sec gene and its expression was confirmed by the radial immunoprecipitation assay. The study of the patient's medical record shows that the enterotoxin produced by the strain may have contributed to the severity of the clinical picture with the presence of disseminated intravascular coagulation stigmata (DIC) in a context of sepsis with a urinary starting point. These data suggest that CNS infections may be underestimated due to difficulties in species identification and the toxigenic capacity of some of these isolates.
Anatomie Et Histologie De L’hepatopancreas Chez Le Male Du Poisson Brachydeuterus Auritus (Haemulidae, Valenciennes, 1831) En Cote D’ivoire
Authors: Kouassi Komenan Daouda , D’Almeida Marie-Anne , Miessan Jean Jacques , Yao Silvain , N’Douba Valentin , Gnahoue Goueh
Published: September 2017

Brachydeuterus auritus is a fish species with a high level of exploitation potential in Côte d'ivoire. The following study is based upon a maturity ladder and the discrimination of the hepatopancreas. The methodological approach consisted of a macroscopic description of the hepatopancreas according to the five stages of sexual maturity. The microscopic study consisted of fixing the hepatopancreas, dehydrating, impregnating, including it, making cuts that are colored for observation. At the macroscopic level, the hepatopancreas is made of two unequal lobes. The organ has a colouring as well as a vascularization varying in terms of the species development stages. At the microscopic level among the males, the hepatopancreas is a mixed organ made of the liver and the pancreas. The hepatopancreatic parenchyma is an homogeneous tissue made of hematocytes which are polygonal cells. In addition, we can find hematopoietic tissues in the parenchyma and melanomacrophages centers located near the blood vessels and the biliary tracts. The melanomacrophages centers are formed with cells accumulating pigment cells. Inside the organ, the pancreas is discriminated centripally and constituted of exocrine cells and Langerhans islets. The physiology of the two entities (liver and pancreas) will establish the organ's physiology. Hepatopancreas is involved in reproduction, digestion and defence. It exists as an organ that controls many functions and plays an important part in the physiology of fish in anabolism and catabolism.
Agrobiodiversidad: Validación E Identificacion De Flora En La Comunidad Piñancay, Parroquia Capsol, Chunchi-Ecuador
Authors: Pacheco Edmundo Danilo Guilcapi , Cruz Carlos Alberto Rivera , Cruz Lisseth Paola Ortiz
Published: September 2017

Ecuador is considered as a country with great biodiversity, in spite of its small territory. This is due to multiple factors including geographic location, geological, topographical and climatic factors, precipitation, temperature, and location in the tropical belt of the planet. On the equinoctial line, with territories located both in the northern hemisphere and in the southern hemisphere, all this forces us to maintain a constant responsibility towards our flora and fauna for its conservation and wealth. Piñancay is one of the six (6) communities of the Capsol parish, which belongs to the Chunchi canton. It has a cold, humid, and cloudy climate that allows the development of agricultural activities on a wide range. It however serves as a form of income to the inhabitants of the sector. Thus, based on the validation and identification of the flora inventory of the Piñancay community and in addition to the morphological and taxonomic identification of the plants, a study was carried out on the current agrobiodiversity of the Piñancay community.
Konsep Akal dalam Perspektif Harun Nasution
Authors: Yanti Depi
Published: September 2017

Akal merupakan bukti kesempurnaan penciptaan manusia oleh Allah Swt. daripada makhluk yang lainnya. Dengan akal, manusia dapat membedakan hal yang baik dan buruk, membaca fenomena sosial dan alam, dan fungsi lainnya. Konsep Akal dalam Perspektif Harun Nasution ingin memberikan pengertian yang sebenarnya tentang akal. dan kedudukan akal itu sendiri, dan bagaimana fungsi wahyu sebenarnya. Dengan menegakkan Agama Islam yang benar, Harun Nasution berupaya bagaimana masyarakat dapat memakai akal nya sesuai tuntunan Islam yang sebenarnya. Sehingga dapat menafsirkan Al-Qur’an secara rasional, tidak memandang Islam sesempit apa yang masyarakat pikirkan. Kemudian dalam penerapannya dapat memberikan kontribusi yang bermanfaat dalam kehidupan masyarakat Indonesia.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA PERSEPSI SANKSI PERPAJAKAN DENGAN KEPATUHAN PERPAJAKAN WAJIB PAJAK PBB DI KELURAHAN DURI PULO
Authors: Julianita Dwi Asri , Sumiati Ati
Published: September 2017

This research was aimed to obtain valid and reliable data about The Relationship Between The Perception of the Tax Penalty and Tax Compliance on Taxpayer Land and Building Tax at Duri Pulo Villages Jakarta. This research was conducted by survey method with correlational approach. This research was conducted on February to December 2014. The population in this research were all taxpayer. Affordable population in this research were taxpayer land and building tax, amount to 71 persons. Total of samples used were 58 persons research. Sampling technique used simple random sampling. The result from this study partial and simultaneous testing of consciousness there significantly influence to tax penalty and Tax Compliance on Taxpayer Land and Building Tax.

 

Keywords: Tax Penalty, Tax Compliance
Implementation of Region-Based Covariance Localization Ensemble Kalman Filter in History Matching Workflow
Authors: Ambia Fajril , Ariadji Tutuka , Syihab Zuher , Gunawan Agus Y.
Published: September 2017

Background:

History matching is an indispensable phase in the workflow of reservoir analysis. Nevertheless, there is a considerable challenge in performing the procedure in a proper scientific manner due to the inherent nature of non-unique solutions from the many-unknown variables with limited known equations.

Objective:

In this study, we introduce the Ensemble Kalman Filter (EnKF) method complemented by the Region-Based Covariance Localization (RCL) scheme to address the aforementioned issue.

Method:

The algorithms work initially by modifying the covariance localization generated by Gaussian correlation model using region information such as facies or flow unit, in which the area within a region is spatially correlated. Subsequently, the correlation between distant areas in the region is eliminated, hence promoting better modification of the distribution of the parameters while maintaining the characteristics of the predefined geological model of the reservoir.

Result:

Result shows that RCL scheme is capable of enhancing the performance of EnKF procedure and produce parameter distributions that is close to the true model of the reservoir.

Conclusion:

Implementation of the proposed methodology ameliorates the accuracy and reliability of the history matching process, thus establishing better consideration in predicting reservoir performance.
The Establishment of Rural Tourism Based Creative Economy Kendran Village, Gianyar
Authors: Arismayanti Ni Ketut , Widyatmaja I Gusti Ngurah , Wiraatmaja I Wayan
Published: September 2017

The aim of the research is to find the identification of the potential of nature tourism, cultural tourism, and creativity of local communities of Kendran Village and determine the condition of the internal environment (as seen from the strengths and weaknesses) and external environment (as seen from the opportunities and threats) of Kendran Village. Since the development of creative economy based rural tourism is one of the attempts to open up the market share (market niche) that had not done yet.SWOT analysis method used in this research to explore the potential of the internal environment, such as Strengths, namely rice field scenery with jogging tracks, the preserved traditional culture as traditional Balinese architecture, sacred places, historical relics in the village area, the activities of the Balinese-Hinduism ceremonies, arts and cultures, as well as the hospitality of communities, and accessible areas. We found the Weaknesses on infrastructure, public facilities, lack of tourism programs along with its management, and lack of foreign languages including English. Likewise, on the external environment, they have the opportunities in location of Kendran Village, the popularity of rural tourism, increasing of tourists arrival who interested in culture & nature tourism, information and technological advances that supports the promotion of Kendran Village, the support of the Gianyar Government, the development of creative economy based tourism, and the Threats such as increased competition in tourism industry, lack of passion of rural life in young generations, the culture commercialization, and also the stability of political and security situation in Indonesia.
O Que Poderá Vir a Ser um Provedor do Estudante?
Authors: Pereira José Matos
Published: September 2017

O tema em epígrafe pode ser objecto de várias ciências e de várias abordagens. Numa perspectiva de Ciência da Administração pode transformar-se na questão "como enxertar nas Universidades e Politécnicos um novo tipo de órgão até agora geralmente desconhecido". Se o tema for abordado numa perspectiva de Políticas Públicas, estamos perante uma política pública imposta top-down a instituições públicas com tradição de autonomia e de auto-governo que irão executá-la por ópticas diferentes, e a entidades privadas autónomas, dependentes de entidades privadas proprietárias, que terão também visões muito próprias de como concretizar essa política pública. Se encararmos a situação numa perspectiva de Legística, a questão base será a de harmonizar nos Estatutos poderes e deveres de órgãos de gestão conhecidos sobre os quais existe bastante experiência de funcionamento, com regras de um novo órgão desconhecido nas comunidades académicas. Parece-nos que o cerne da questão é a produção de Direito, sob a forma de auto-regulação estatutária, pelo que preferimos tratar o tema por urna abordagem pragmática que pode envolver um pouco de tudo, pela oportunidade temporal de ser útil a quem tem um problema a resolver.
Principais Propostas de Alteração da Legislação Laboral
Authors: Lima Maria Helena Salazar da Costa
Published: September 2017

O Código do Trabalho deveria ter sido revisto até final de Dezembro de 2007, conforme previsto no artigo 20.° da. Lei n.º 99/2003 de 27 de Agosto que o aprovou. Com vista a atingir este objectivo foi criada em 30 de Novembro de 2006 a Comissão do Livro Branco das Relações Laborais, mandatada para, entre outras tarefas, propor alterações com vista à promoção da flexibilidade interna das empresas, à melhoria das possibilidades relativas à conciliação da vida pessoal e familiar do trabalhador, à promoção da igualdade de género e ainda à desburocratização e simplificação no que toca às relações com empresas e trabalhadores, e de ambos com a administração pública. Após uma actividade de cerca de um ano, que abrangeu vários tipos de actuações, a Comissão apresentou, em 30 de Novembro de 2007, o relatório final da sua actividade. No referido documento procede à caracterização do mercado de trabalho, à regulação da adaptabilidade, à análise das relações laborais na empresa, sendo que na quinta, e última parte, formula diversas recomendações e propostas para alteração da legislação laboral.
Intervenção Proferida no Âmbito das Jornadas em Honra do Doutor David Pina Pelo Professor Coordenador do ISCAL Vasco Valdez Matias
Authors: Matias Vasco Valdez
Published: September 2017

Exmas Senhoras e Senhores: Estamos hoje aqui reunidos para prestar urna homengem sentida ao Doutor David Pina Antunes dos Santos e fazê-lo da forma que pensamos nós é a mais adequada ao seu espírito e à sua dedicação à Escola onde ensinava — o ISCAL e às matérias a que dava uma especial predominância, como é o caso do Direito Comunitário, em várias das suas vertentes.
MEDIA LITERACY COMPETENCY-ORIENTED LIFE SKILLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER IN THE CITY OF BANDUNG IN THE FACE OF MEA
Authors: Aziz Firman
Published: September 2017

Use good media mass media as well as electronic media increases over time, especially with the presence of new media that is able to collect, process, and exchange information quickly. Research literacy competency media beorientasi life skills aims to describe the media literacy competency-oriented life skills which belonged to the high school teacher in the city of Bandung. Research methods using a descriptive qualitative approach method. The expected results are: (1) the discovery of the level and type of media literacy and competency (2) discovery of quality, factor endowments, and restricting the media literacy competency-oriented life skills teachers HIGH SCHOOL in Bandung. The results of the analysis of the data shows that the competence-based media literacy-oriented life skills teacher HIGH SCHOOL city of Bandung were still on secondary media literacy.
Ongoing mumps outbreak in Israel, January to August 2017
Authors: Indenbaum Viki , Hübschen Judith M , Stein-Zamir Chen , Mendelson Ella , Sofer Danit , Hindiyeh Musa , Anis Emilia , Abramson Nitza , Haas Eric J , Yosef Yochi , Dukhan Larisa , Singer Shepherd Roee
Published: September 2017

In Israel, 262 mumps cases were registered between 1 January and 28 August 2017 despite a vaccine coverage of ≥ 96%. The majority (56.5%) of cases were adolescents and young adults between 10 and 24 years of age. Nearly twice as many cases were reported in males than in females. Sequence information identified genotype G and suggested specific transmission chains in different religious communities, with the Muslim population in Jerusalem being most severely affected.
Choosing Wisely Canada– top five list in infectious diseases: An official position statement of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada
Authors: Leis Jerome A , Evans Gerald A , Ciccotelli William , Garber Gary , Gregson Daniel , Lee Todd C , Le Saux Nicole , MacFadden Derek R , Saxinger Lynora , Shafran Stephen , Gold Wayne L
Published: September 2017

BACKGROUND: Overuse of investigations, treatments, and procedures contribute to rising health care costs and may cause patient harm. In an attempt to promote higher-value health care, the Choosing Wisely Canada campaign has encouraged professional societies to develop statements that are directly actionable by their members. Currently, there are variations in infectious diseases practice that lead some patients to receive therapies and investigations that lack benefit and are potentially harmful. METHODS: The Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (AMMI) Canada established its Choosing Wisely Canada top five list of recommendations using the framework put forward by Choosing Wisely Canada. Following an electronic survey of its members regarding low-value practices within infectious diseases, AMMI Canada convened a working group that developed a list of draft recommendations and ranked the top five recommendations by consensus. This list was shared with the AMMI Canada membership electronically and during a national open forum. Following revisions based on feedback received, the AMMI Canada Executive Council and Guidelines Committee endorsed the final list, which was disseminated online. RESULTS: The top five declarative statements on infectious diseases practices that physicians and patients should question include: do not routinely prescribe intravenous forms of highly bioavailable antimicrobial agents for patients who can reliably take and absorb oral medications; do not prescribe alternative second-line antimicrobials to patients reporting nonsevere reactions to penicillin when beta-lactams are the recommended first-line therapy; do not routinely repeat CD4 measurements in patients with HIV infection with HIV-1 RNA suppression for >2 years and CD4 counts >500/μL, unless virological failure occurs or intercurrent opportunistic infection develops; do not routinely repeat radiologic imaging in patients with osteomyelitis demonstrating clinical improvement following adequate antimicrobial therapy; and do not prescribe aminoglycosides for synergy to patients with bacteremia or native valve infective endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus. CONCLUSIONS: The Choosing Wisely Canada statements in infectious diseases endorsed by AMMI Canada represent a starting point to engage AMMI Canada members in broader discussions related to resource stewardship within infectious diseases practice and to take action.
Measurement of antimicrobial resistance in the respiratory microbiota and antimicrobial use in nine intensive care units, using different definitions and indicators
Authors: Fortin Élise , Platt Robert W , Fontela Patricia S , Gonzales Milagros , Buckeridge David L , Ovetchkine Philippe , Quach Caroline
Published: September 2017

BACKGROUND: Using different indicators and definitions, the present study aimed to describe population antimicrobial use, as well as prevalence and incidence of clinically relevant antimicrobial resistances found in respiratory cultures performed in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Results obtained with the various methodologies were then compared. METHODS: The present retrospective cohort study included all patients admitted to nine ICUs between April 2006 and March 2010. Prevalence and incidence of clinically relevant resistances in respiratory cultures were described and population antimicrobial use was measured using 10 different indicators based on dosage, duration of treatment, or exposure to antimicrobials. RESULTS: Indicators had variable sensitivity to detect time trends and differences among ICU types. However, the highest prevalence and incidence rates in respiratory isolates were in Staphylococcus aureus resistance to oxacillin (0.52% of ICU admissions and 6.57 acquisitions/10,000 patient-days) and coliforms resistance to piperacillin-tazobactam (0.44% and 7.80 acquisitions/10,000 patient-days). Cephalosporins, penicillins, and aminoglycosides were the most frequently prescribed antimicrobials, according to most indicators. CONCLUSIONS: Given the observed heterogeneity among indicators, one should consider referring to sets of indicators, allowing for the selection of indicators representing different aspects of antimicrobial use, resistance levels, and of patient case mix.
Chikungunya in travellers returning to Canada: Surveillance report from CanTravNet surveillance data, 2006 to 2015
Authors: Boggild Andrea K , Geduld Jennifer , Libman Michael , Yansouni Cedric P , McCarthy Anne E , Hajek Jan , Ghesquiere Wayne , Vincelette Jean , Kuhn Susan , Plourde Pierre J , Freedman David O , Kain Kevin C
Published: September 2017

BACKGROUND: Established in the Americas since late 2013, chikungunya is an emerging infection among travellers. OBJECTIVE: To examine demographic and travel correlates of chikungunya among Canadian travellers to establish a detailed epidemiological framework of this infection for Canadian practitioners encountering prospective and returned travellers. METHODS: Data regarding ill returned Canadian travellers presenting to a CanTravNet site between 2006 and 2015 were analyzed. RESULTS: During the study period, 22,387 ill travellers and immigrants presented to a CanTravNet site and, of these, 118 (0.5%) received a diagnosis of chikungunya. Those travelling for tourism were the most well-represented (n=49, 41.5%), followed by those travelling to visit friends and relatives (n=36, 30.5%). The Caribbean was the most likely source region, accounting for 64 (54.2%) diagnoses, followed by South Central Asia (n=18, 15.3%). Haiti was the most well-represented source country, accounting for 22 (18.6%) cases. India, a high-volume destination for Canadians and the next most well-represented source country, accounted for 15 cases (12.7%), as did Jamaica. Median trip duration of those with chikungunya was 14 days, with 51.7% (n=61) having a trip duration of ≤2 weeks and 21.2% (n=25) ≤1 week. Musculoskeletal complaints at presentation were noted in 89% (n=105), followed by fever in 54.2% (n=64). CONCLUSIONS: The present analysis provides an epidemiological framework of chikungunya for Canadian practitioners encountering prospective and returned travellers. It reflects the emergence of chikungunya in the Americas, the risk associated with short-duration travel and substantiates efforts to educate travellers about the need for mosquito avoidance.
The Importance of Accounting Information Systems in the Accounting Curricula: A CPA Perspective
Authors: Kearns Grover S.
Published: September 2017

Research regarding accounting program curricula design has been extensive. While attention has been given to generic skills, the relative importance of specific functional skills has been lacking. The importance of accounting information systems (AIS) knowledge and skills has been assumed but rarely tested although it is an integral part of most accounting programs. Little attention has been given to the comparative value of AIS topics within the overall accounting curricula. In this study, 56 CPAs were surveyed to elicit opinions about the importance of individual accounting skills and determine the importance of AIS to the program. Responses support the value of AIS skills to practitioners and compare well to generic and other functional skill sets. Accounting educators will benefit from this research by gaining a new perspective on the importance of AIS within the overall accounting program and external stakeholders ranking of skills.
A Method of Teaching the Underlying Theory of XBRL: An Application of Information Modeling and XML Programming with a Microsoft Excel Implementation
Authors: Tribunella Thomas , Tribunella Heidi
Published: September 2017

In this paper, we describe a computer lab exercise that will help students understand the underlying theory of XBRL. The lab requires students to build the taxonomy of accounts from a trial balance, create a well structured XML compliant document, load the XML document into Microsoft Excel, and produce a set of financial statements. The exercise follows the system development life cycle, is user friendly, and is very easy to understand. Bloom's taxonomy of thinking skills was used to structure the learning objectives. At two hours in length, the exercise has been used in an AIS class and was received very well by the students. By the end of the lab, students should understand the concept of information modeling, markup technologies, and how they can be applied to accounting.
β-Cyclodextrin- and adamantyl-substituted poly(acrylate) self-assembling aqueous networks designed for controlled complexation and release of small molecules
Authors: Yan Liang , Pham Duc-Truc , Clements Philip , Lincoln Stephen F , Wang Jie , Guo Xuhong , Easton Christopher J
Published: September 2017

Three aqueous self-assembling poly(acrylate) networks have been designed to gain insight into the factors controlling the complexation and release of small molecules within them. These networks are formed between 8.8% 6A-(2-aminoethyl)amino-6A-deoxy-6A-β-cyclodextrin, β-CDen, randomly substituted poly(acrylate), PAAβ-CDen, and one of the 3.3% 1-(2-aminoethyl)amidoadamantyl, ADen, 3.0% 1-(6-aminohexyl)amidoadamantyl, ADhn, or 2.9% 1-(12-aminododecyl)amidoadamantyl, ADddn, randomly substituted poly(acrylate)s, PAAADen, PAAADhn and PAAADddn, respectively, such that the ratio of β-CDen to adamantyl substituents is ca. 3:1. The variation of the characteristics of the complexation of the dyes methyl red, methyl orange and ethyl orange in these three networks and by β-cyclodextrin, β-CD, and PAAβ-CDen alone provides insight into the factors affecting dye complexation. The rates of release of the dyes through a dialysis membrane from the three aqueous networks show a high dependence on host–guest complexation between the β-CDen substituents and the dyes as well as the structure and the viscosity of the network as shown by ITC, 1H NMR and UV–vis spectroscopy, and rheological studies. Such networks potentially form a basis for the design of controlled drug release systems.
The Jiang–Su Absorption for Inclusions of Unital C*-algebras
Authors: Osaka Hiroyuki , Teruya Tamotsu
Published: September 2017

We introduce the tracial Rokhlin property for a conditional expectation for an inclusion of unital C*-algebras P ⊂ A with index finite, and show that an action α from a finite group G on a simple unital C*- algebra A has the tracial Rokhlin property in the sense of N. C. Phillips if and only if the canonical conditional expectation E: A → AG has the tracial Rokhlin property. Let be a class of infinite dimensional stably finite separable unital C*-algebras that is closed under the following
conditions:

(1) If A ∊ and B ≅ A, then B ∊ .

(2) If A ∊ and n ∊ ℕ, then Mn(A) ∊ .

(3) If A ∊ and p ∊ A is a nonzero projection, then pAp ∊ .

Suppose that any C*-algebra in is weakly semiprojective. We prove that if A is a local tracial -algebra in the sense of Fan and Fang and a conditional expectation E: A → P is of index-finite type with the tracial Rokhlin property, then P is a unital local tracial -algebra.

The main result is that if A is simple, separable, unital nuclear, Jiang–Su absorbing and E: A → P has the tracial Rokhlin property, then P is Jiang–Su absorbing. As an application, when an action α from a finite group G on a simple unital C*-algebra A has the tracial Rokhlin property, then for any subgroup H of G the fixed point algebra AH and the crossed product algebra H is Jiang–Su absorbing. We also show that the strict comparison property for a Cuntz semigroup W(A) is hereditary to W(P) if A is simple, separable, exact, unital, and E: A → P has the tracial Rokhlin property.
Hybrid Variational Model for Texture Image Restoration
Authors: Ma Liyan , Zeng Tieyong , Li Gongyan
Published: September 2017

The hybrid variational model for restoration of texture images corrupted by blur and Gaussian noise we consider combines total variation regularisation and a fractional-order regularisation, and is solved by an alternating minimisation direction algorithm. Numerical experiments demonstrate the advantage of this model over the adaptive fractional-order variational model in image quality and computational time.
Semilocal Convergence Theorem for a Newton-like Method
Authors: Lin Rong-Fei , Wu Qing-Biao , Chen Min-Hong , Liu Lu , Dai Ping-Fei
Published: September 2017

The semilocal convergence of a third-order Newton-like method for solving nonlinear equations is considered. Under a weak condition (the so-calledγ-condition) on the derivative of the nonlinear operator, we establish a new semilocal convergence theorem for the Newton-like method and also provide an error estimate. Some numerical examples show the applicability and efficiency of our result, in comparison to other semilocal convergence theorems.
Myopia and defocus: the current understanding
Authors: Day Mhairi , Duffy Lorraine A
Published: September 2017

The current theories relating to the development and progression of myopia are related to exposure of the eye to hyperopic defocus. This paper discusses these theories and the large body of recent research investigating the evidence behind them. As both human and animal studies demonstrate, when considering the potential influence of defocus on eye growth, the duration of exposure as well as the type and magnitude of the blur are important. In addition, we must understand the defocus threshold over which an eye growth signal can be made. Investigations with respect to central defocus alone have been unable to find a unified theory due to (1) insufficient evidence showing refractive group differences in the amount of central defocus actually present and (2) unsuccessful attempts to wholely reduce myopia progression using corrective lenses. Recent research measuring peripheral blur is summarised in this paper and modelled together with previous measurements of peripheral defocus thresholds, providing an up-to-date perspective on myopia.
Visual acuity and correctable visual impairment among Norwegian 65-year olds
Authors: Sundling Vibeke
Published: September 2017

Prevalence of ocular disease and visual impairment increases with increased age. Population studies have shown that uncorrected refractive error is the main cause of visual impairment in the general population. The aim of this study was to examine visual acuity (VA) and the prevalence of correctable visual impairment among Norwegian 65-year-olds. The study had a crosssectional design. A random sample born in 1943 (n = 300) was invited to participate. The participants underwent a full eye examination including: patient history, habitual visual acuity (HVA), refraction, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and examination of ocular health. The study was approved by the Regional Committee for Medical Research Ethics and reported to the Norwegian Social Science Data Services. Data was analyzed by Fisher’s exact test, χ2-test, student t-test and logistic regression, p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Relative risk (RR) and odds ratio (OR) were calculated for correctable visual impairment. In all 129 subjects (43%) participated in the study. Three were excluded from the analysis due to missing data. The analysis included 126 subjects, 67 males and 59 females. None of the participants had permanent visual impairment. Mean (±SD) BCVA was logMAR -0.06 (±0.10) (Snellen decimal 1.2). Six subjects (5%) had correctable visual impairment, HVA logMAR > 0.3 (Snellen < 0.5) in the better eye, which improved with best correction to logMAR ≤ 0.3 (Snellen > 0.5). Eight subjects (6%) had clinically relevant undercorrected refractive error, i.e. an undercorrection in refractive error which when corrected produced an improvement in VA of 10 letters (2 lines on the logMAR chart) or more after refraction, when HVA was logMAR < 0.2 (Snellen 0.63). Long time (> 5 years) since last eye examination was an independent risk factor for correctable visual impairment, OR 2.7, 95% CI [1.0, 7.3], p = 0.046. Subjects with correctable visual impairment had either low refractive error or hyperopia (spherical equivalent refraction (SER) > -0.50 D), but there was no statistically significant association between refractive error and correctable visual impairment. Regular eye examination and correction of low refractive error and hyperopia can prevent unnecessary visual impairment in the elderly.
Independent development of refraction, accommodation and convergence over two years in primary school children
Authors: Maagaard Marianne Ledet
Published: September 2017

Abstract Purpose: To examine whether age-related changes in refraction covary with changes in parameters describing accommodation and convergence over time in a group of Danish school children. Methods: Two-hundred and seventy-eight unselected Danish school children (7.1-13.9 years) without manifest strabismus were studied at baseline and after two years. Each examination included measurement of distance visual acuity, unilateral cover test, non-cycloplegic autorefraction, monocular amplitude of accommodation, monocular accommodation facility, near phoria, near point of convergence, and positive and negative fusional vergence. The changes in the measured parameters were studied over time, followed by the testing for dependencies in the development of these parameters. Results: After two years there was a significant increase in distance visual acuity (p=0.04), monocular accommodation facility (p<0.001), near point exophoria (p=0.04), near point of convergence (p=0.01), and fusional range (p<0.001), a significant reduction in hyperopia (p=0.01) and monocular amplitude of accommodation (p<0.001), while the midpoint of the fusional range changed significantly towards convergence (p<0.001). The increase in near point of convergence correlated significantly with the decrease in monocular amplitude of accommodation (p<0.001) and the convergent shift in the midpoint of the fusional range was significantly correlated with a larger fusional range (p<0.001). The changes in all other parameters were independent. Conclusions: The development of refraction, accommodation, and convergence parameters in school children over two years are independent. This may be due to separate processes regulating development, and suggests that therapeutic intervention may be performed on each of the parameters individually without a derived effect on the other parameters.
Optometric low vision rehabilitation practice in Norway - public health care
Authors: Helland Bodil , Sundling Vibeke
Published: September 2017

The purpose was to describe the patient characteristics, the prescribing trends and habits among the public health care optometrists who perform low vision rehabilitation in Norway. Data were collected using a questionnaire to gather background details of the optometrist, and a practice registration form to register patient characteristics and information about the low vision device(s) prescribed. Both forms were distributed to 44 public health care optometrists. A total of 30 questionnaires and 20 practice registration forms were returned. This included data for 147 patients with visual impairment. Moderate to severe visual impairment according to The World Health Organization (WHO)â€™s definition (visual acuity â‰¤ 6/18) was present in 82 (59%) of the patients. Three out of four (75%) patients did not have sufficient vision for reading. Distance visual acuity was improved with best optical correction in 39 (28%) of the patients compared to the presenting visual acuity. The most frequently prescribed optical devices for near and distance vision were hand magnifiers and filters/tinted lenses respectively. Optometrists play an important role in vision rehabilitation of older people attending the low vision services.Â  A number of the patients seen in low vision services are referred from non-eye care professionals and achieve improved vision with appropriate optical correction. Others are only mildly visually impaired with adequate optical correction alone. This indicates a potential to use general optometric practice as the first step for vision rehabilitation, as a number of people are only mildly visually impaired with adequate optical correction.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Overseas Scholarship Program: Targeting Quality and Employment
Authors: Pavan Annalisa
Published: September 2017

The purpose of this paper is to fill the void in academic literature concerning the transition from the King AbdullahScholarship Program (KASP) to the current Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Overseas Scholarship Program.Based on a review of published news accounts and of announcements made by Saudi sources, Saudi officialdocuments and comments from various international sources presented in chronological order, this paper suggeststhat there have been three phases in this transition, from 2015 to the present, namely: Phase One (Uncertainty); PhaseTwo (Establishment of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Overseas Scholarship Program); Phase Three (TheQuality Issue). Saudi Arabia is going through particularly challenging times in the globalized knowledge society andeconomy; this paper encourages the academic community to focus on the moves now being made by the Kingdom toaddress the quality issue within its educational system, bearing in mind the comments of Majlis Ash-Shura memberHuda Al Helaissi when interviewed by the Italian newspaper La Repubblica: “You must give us time: we are ayoung nation… above all, we Saudis are not like you Westerners: we have different values and we intend to upholdthem. We will change in our own way, not yours”.