bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Energy System in Norway with Focus on Energy Consumption Prediction
Authors: Hamlehdar Maryam , Aslani Alireza
Published: July 2017

Today, the fossil fuels have dominant share of energy supply in order to respond to the high energy demand in the world. Norway is one of the countries with rich sources of fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. The current work is to investigate on the status of energy demand in Norway. First, energy and electricity consumption in various sectors, including industrial, residential are calculated. Then, energy demand in Norway is forecasted by using available tools. After that, the relationship between energy consumption in Norway with Basic economics parameters such as GDP, population and industry growth rate has determined by using linear regression model. Finally, the regression result shows a low correlation between variables.
Cottus Gobio Linnaeus, 1758, Ecological Status and Management Elements in Maramureş Mountains Nature Park (Romania)
Authors: Curtean-Bănăduc Angela , Danci Oana , Voicu Răzvan , Bănăduc Doru
Published: July 2017

Cottus gobio is considered a fish species of conservation concern within the Vişeu Watershed. The habitats state, usually populated by Cottus gobio within the Maramureş Mountains Nature Park (Vişeu and Bistriţa Aurie watersheds) vary among reduced (34.42%), average (45.91%), and good (19.67%). The excellent conservation status is currently missing for populations of this fish in the Vișeu Basin. Human impact categories were inventoried as inducing the diminishment of Cottus gobio habitats and populations in the researched area in comparison with its natural potential are: minor riverbed morphodynamic changes, liquid and solid natural flow disruption, destruction of riparian tree and shrub vegetation, habitat fragmentation-fish populations isolation, organic/mining pollution activities, fish washing away at floods, and poaching.
Monitoring the Antibacterial Activity of Hibiscus sabdariffa Extracts
Authors: Panaitescu Magda , Lengyel Ecaterina
Published: July 2017

This paper focuses on studying the antibacterial effect ofHibiscus sabdariffaextracts, a plant known in traditional medicine for its beneficial effects on the body.Hibiscus sabdariffaextracts were done in pure water, 50% ethyl alcohol, and 96% ethyl alcohol; the concentrations used to determine antibacterial activity were 1:1, 1:5, 1:10, 1:25, 1:50, noted cu 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The antibacterial effect of the extracts was tested using the impregnated disk-diffusion method on bacteriaEscherichia coliATCC 25922,Salmonella typhimuriumATCC 14028,Enterobacter clocaeATCC 13047,Klepsiella pneumoniaeATCC 13833,Staphylococcus aureusATCC 29213,Yersinia enterocoliticaATCC 9610. We ascertained that the most efficient extracts were those obtained using 96% ethyl alcohol, 1:1 concentration onEscherichia coliATCC 25922 andEnterobacter clocaeATCC 13047 strains, where the inhibitory action presented average values between 5.43 mm and 3.43 mm. In the case ofKlepsiella pneumoniaeATCC 13833 andYersinia enterocoliticaATCC 9610 strains, the extracts recorded minimum or zero values. The antibacterial activity ofHibiscus sabdariffadepended on their concentration, on the solvent used, as well as on the resistance of the bacteria under study to the bioactive compounds in them.
Flexible Believers in the Netherlands: A Paradigm Shift toward Transreligious Multiplicity
Authors: Kalsky Manuela
Published: July 2017

The Netherlands has undergone a radical religious transformation through secularization, individualization and migration. Expressions of Christian belief are no longer strictly defined by the Church and hybrid forms of religiosity incorporating other religions have emerged. After a brief sketch of Dutch religious plurality, the author focuses on interviews with ‘flexible believers’, people who combine elements from different religious traditions and worldviews. Through interviews, she discovers a number of characteristics of these multiple religious believers (MRB) - interviewees - such as ritual praxis, identity-making processes and belonging - and reflects on their impact for the wider picture of religiosity in today‘s post-Christian Dutch network society. She concludes that hybrid forms of lived religion like mrb, present a challenge to traditional concepts of religious identity and belonging. They require a paradigm shift from an ‘either/or’ to a relational ‘as well as’ approach within a rhizomatic network of meaning.
The Influence of Hyperoxia On Heat Shock Proteins Expression and Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity – the Review
Authors: Szyller Jakub , Kozakiewicz Mariusz , Siermontowski Piotr
Published: July 2017

Any stay in an environment with an increased oxygen content (a higher oxygen partial pressure, pO2) and an increased pressure (hyperbaric conditions) leads to an intensification of oxidative stress. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) damage the molecules of proteins, nucleic acids, cause lipid oxidation and are engaged in the development of numerous diseases, including diseases of the circulatory system, neurodegenerative diseases, etc. There are certain mechanisms of protection against unfavourable effects of oxidative stress. Enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems belong to them. The latter include, among others, heat shock proteins (HSP). Their precise role and mechanism of action have been a subject of intensive research conducted in recent years. Hyperoxia and hyperbaria also have an effect on the expression and activity of nitrogen oxide synthase (NOS). Its product - nitrogen oxide (NO) can react with reactive oxygen species and contribute to the development of nitrosative stress. NOS occurs as isoforms in various tissues and exhibit different reactions to the discussed factors. The authors have prepared a brief review of research determining the effect of hyperoxia and hyperbaria on HSP expression and NOS activity.
Impact of personality-oriented programs of physical rehabilitation on the heart rate variability in women with post-mastectomy syndrome
Authors: Odinets Tatiana , Briskin Yuriy
Published: July 2017

Introduction. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of personality-oriented physical rehabilitation programs on the heart rate variability in women with post-mastectomy syndrome. Methods. The following methods were applied: theoretical analysis of scientific and methodologic literature data, heart rate variability analysis, and mathematical statistical methods. The subjects of the study were 50 women with late symptoms of post-mastectomy syndrome. The study was conducted during the ambulatory rehabilitation stage after Madden radical mastectomy. All the indicators of the heart rate variability were equivalent in the main and comparison groups at the beginning of rehabilitation. The impact of training was examined every 6 months over the course of a year. Results. Measurements were taken three times: at the beginning of rehabilitation and after 6 and 12 months. It was found that most of the investigated parameters of heart rate variability in both groups steadily improved during the year of rehabilitation. The average values of stress index and amplitude of mode after 12 months of rehabilitation were lower in the main group than in the comparison group but the values of the standard deviation of normal-to-normal intervals and the very low-frequency component of the spectrum were better by 6.48 ms (p < 0.05) and 203.29 ms2 (p < 0.05), respectively. Conclusions. The personality-oriented programs of physical rehabilitation were effective in augmenting heart rate variability and restoring autonomic balance in patients with post-mastectomy syndrome.
Usefulness of intermittent pneumatic compression in medicine
Authors: Sutkowska Edyta
Published: July 2017

Many studies exist that document the use of intermittent pneumatic compression in lymphedema, venous ulcers, prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis and limb ischaemia. This article discusses the basics and usefulness of this therapy on the basis of available studies and recommendations. As the method is characterized by lack of serious side effects, good patient compliance, and high effectiveness, intermittent pneumatic compression should be taken into consideration as an alternative or additional treatment in many conditions.
On permutations avoiding 1324, 2143, and another 4-letter pattern
Authors: Callan David , Mansour Toufik
Published: July 2017

We enumerate permutations avoiding 1324, 2143, and a third 4-letter pattern τ a step toward the goal of enumerating avoiders for all triples of 4-letter patterns. The enumeration is already known for all but five patterns τ, which are treated in this paper.
The Valuation of Hope Value for Real Estate Development
Authors: Renigier-Biłozor Małgorzata , d’Amato Maurizio
Published: July 2017

In the valuation of a property subject to development, the valuer may consider the potential aspect of the value of both land to be improved and a building to be refurbished. These kinds of valuations are complex, especially when a prudent assessment of value is required. In general terms, all properties may have potential development which, in some cases, can be termed “hope”. In particular, uncertainty regarding the change in the legal framework may create expectations as to the uncertain variation of property value in the future. In these cases, it may be necessary to deal with hope value or future value, trying to reach the value of a property subjected to uncertain changes. Hope value is the difference between the existing use value and the price that the market might pay for future transformation. The main aim of the paper is the elaboration of a methodology to determine the hope value. In this work, a real option model for the valuation of hope value in the real estate market will be applied to a small sample of residential properties located in Olsztyn that are subject to possible transformation. The possibility of a transformation may create expectations and may influence the value of the property. Although the applications of these methods to real estate valuation are fairly recent, the International Valuation Standards have included real option theory in the income approach as a valuation method since 2011.
Market Opportunities for Cellulose Products From Combined Renewable Resources
Authors: Zihare Lauma , Blumberga Dagnija
Published: July 2017

This study investigates available resources that has not been used or is used with low added value, such as woody crops, forest residues and invasive species possibilities in case of cellulosic products. Main aspect is this study is market outlook, to see if the products can have positive market sales if produced. Resource have been selected by availability and current usage and properties they contain. Products have been chosen the most basic, to see is there possibility to enter an existing cellulose product markets. GE/McKinsey matrix have been used for clear visual decision making. The results show that only two out of seven products has a potential in international market.
Corruption, Shadow Economy and Economic Growth: An Empirical Survey Across the European Union Countries
Authors: Borlea Sorin Nicolae , Achim Monica Violeta , Miron Monica Gabriela A.
Published: July 2017

This study was carried out to empirically investigate the relationships between corruption and shadow economy among the European Union countries, over the period 2005-2014. Moreover, since one would expect corruption and shadow economy to be more common in poorer countries, this study was therefore carried out to determine how corruption and shadow economy affect economic development. The empirical findings of this study confirm a high and positive relationship between corruption and shadow economy, therefore a higher level of corruption involves a higher level of shadow economy. Regarding the influence of corruption and shadow economy on economic growth, a high and negative relationship was found. This means that increasing corruption and shadow economy negatively affects economic growth.
The Innovative Approaches to Packaging – Comparison Analysis of Intelligent and Active Packaging Perceptions in Slovakia
Authors: Loucanova Erika , Kalamarova Martina , Parobek Jan
Published: July 2017

Packaging has always served a practical function - to hold goods together and protect it when moving toward the customer through distribution channel. Today packaging is also a container for promoting the product and making it easier and safer to use. The sheer importance of packaging functions is still growing and consequently the interest of the company is to access to the packaging more innovative and creative. The paper deals with the innovative approaches to packaging resulting in the creation of packaging with interactive active features in the form of active and intelligent packaging. Using comparative analysis, we monitored the perception of the active packaging functions in comparison to intelligent packaging function among different age categories. We identified the age categories which are most interested in these functions.
A Model of Socially Responsible Organizational Culture
Authors: Ganescu Cristina , Gangone Andreea
Published: July 2017

While scholarly literature abounds with research on organizational culture and CSR, this study adds knowledge to the field, redefining a new concept: that of socially responsible organizational culture. In our opinion, socially responsible organizational culture encompasses all the values, beliefs, norms and strategies that facilitate, direct, operate and develop the relations between organization and stakeholders in order to harmonize these relationships and increase economic, social and environmental performance. This paper creates a conceptual model of socially responsible organizational culture and presents a methodology for evaluating socially responsible organizational culture in the EU Member States. Results show significant variations between states, explained by differences in national culture, attitude and focus on CSR actions.
New Fragments of Papyrus Berlin 3024
Authors: Escolano-Poveda Marina
Published: July 2017

P. Mallorca I and II are identified as part of the lost sections of P. Berlin 3024, belonging to the lost beginning of The Debate between a Man and His Ba, and to the lost sections of The Tale of the Herdsman. A detailed material analysis is done, and a hypothesis for the origin of the fragments is discussed, in connection to P. Amherst III. The edition of the text is presented, together with a tentative reconstruction of P. Berlin 3024 + P. Amherst III + P. Mallorca II. Finally, a new interpretation of both the Debate and the Herdsman is proposed, based on a re-examination of the contents of both texts in connection with the new data provided by P. Mallorca I and II.
A Hypocephalus with Odd Iconography and Poor Writing in the Berlin Museum
Authors: Miatello Luca
Published: July 2017

This paper proposes the publication of the hypocephalus Berlin ÄM 17336, characterized by bizarre iconographic details and poor hieroglyphic writing. Vignettes and texts in specimens of similar typology are examined and compared. The texts around the edge and in the various registers differ from those in the extant corpus of hypocephali, but in general they can be attributed to known typologies of text. Although the odd iconography and the poor handwriting suggest that the specimen is a modern forgery, other elements indicate that it could have been made in the Roman period by an unskilled person enticed by satirical material.
Überlegungen zu Heinrich Schäfers
Von ägyptischer Kunst
und zu Hedwig Fechheimers
Plastik der Aegypter
Authors: Peuckert Sylvia
Published: July 2017

Hedwig Fechheimer’sPlastik der Aegypter and the first edition of Heinrich Schäfer’s Von ägyptischer Kunst were published respectively directly before and after the First World War. In these books, two very different theories about Egyptian art were presented, the intellectual premises of which are explored in this article. Fechheimer’s perception of Cubism in France serves as one starting point and Schäfer’s numerous quotations from German literature, particularly from Goethe’s works, as a second. This study leads to Schäfer’s connection to the Fichte-Gesellschaft von 1914, his proximity to the journal Deutsches Volkstum, and finally to the question of his relationship to National Socialism. The positions of the two authors to the evolutionistic perception of art during this period are an important point of comparison.
Jean Clédat à Meir (1899–1901)
Authors: Vogt Katharina
Published: July 2017

This paper introduces Jean Clédat (1871–1943) and his years of work on the site of Meir in Middle Egypt as well as his unfulfilled plans for publication based on the manuscript now housed in the Louvre Archives. The French Egyptologist, particularly known for his excavation works at Bawit (1901–1905), left an extensive artistic and scientific estate. His remarkable drawing skills made iconographic and epigraphic documentation a prominent aspect of his research. As a member of the Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale since 1899, Clédat worked on various archaeological sites in Egypt. The study of the Necropolis of Meir was central to his work between 1899 and 1901. Meir was intended to be one of Clédat’s major projects but remained incomplete and never made it to publication.
Lothar Jaenicke (1923–2015) zum Gedächtnis
Authors: Hummel Hans E. , Langner Simone S.
Published: July 2017

Among the post-war European biochemists, L. Jaenicke (1923–2015) stands out as a distinctive character with bright ideas and professional elegance, yet with personal modesty. His contributions to diverse fields such as C1 metabolic pathways, signal compounds (aquatic sex attractants) of brown algae and chemotaxis appear as distinctive features not covered by his peers. His rich scientific œuvre is documented in 291 journal articles, nine books, and a huge number of almost 570 book reviews, recensions, biographies and commentaries on the politics of science and the history of biochemistry. A quantitative approach is attempted here to make his diversified life’s work more transparent through graphical analysis by the novel method of ergography. At a glance, his different strands of activities stand out clearly and speak for themselves, without the need for excessive verbal interpretation.
The lipid‐binding side of Notch ligands
Authors: Shilo Ben‐Zion , Sprinzak David
Published: July 2017

Notch signaling is adjusted to different physiological contexts by expression patterns of Notch ligands and receptors, as well as by posttranslational modifications that modulate the ligand/receptor affinity. In this issue of The EMBO Journal, Suckling et al (2017) show that an interaction of Notch ligands with membrane lipids promotes Notch binding and activation, thus proposing a new mode of Notch activity regulation.
Endocrinology and the brain: corticotropin-releasing hormone signaling
Authors: Inda Carolina , Armando Natalia G , dos Santos Claro Paula A , Silberstein Susana
Published: July 2017

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is a key player of basal and stress-activated responses in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis (HPA) and in extrahypothalamic circuits, where it functions as a neuromodulator to orchestrate humoral and behavioral adaptive responses to stress. This review describes molecular components and cellular mechanisms involved in CRH signaling downstream of its G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) CRHR1 and CRHR2 and summarizes recent findings that challenge the classical view of GPCR signaling and impact on our understanding of CRHRs function. Special emphasis is placed on recent studies of CRH signaling that revealed new mechanistic aspects of cAMP generation and ERK1/2 activation in physiologically relevant contexts of the neurohormone action. In addition, we present an overview of the pathophysiological role of the CRH system, which highlights the need for a precise definition of CRHRs signaling at molecular level to identify novel targets for pharmacological intervention in neuroendocrine tissues and specific brain areas involved in CRH-related disorders.
Genetic and epigenetic drivers of neuroendocrine tumours (NET)
Authors: Di Domenico Annunziata , Wiedmer Tabea , Marinoni Ilaria , Perren Aurel
Published: July 2017

Neuroendocrine tumours (NET) of the gastrointestinal tract and the lung are a rare and heterogeneous group of tumours. The molecular characterization and the clinical classification of these tumours have been evolving slowly and show differences according to organs of origin. Novel technologies such as next-generation sequencing revealed new molecular aspects of NET over the last years. Notably, whole-exome/genome sequencing (WES/WGS) approaches underlined the very low mutation rate of well-differentiated NET of all organs compared to other malignancies, while the engagement of epigenetic changes in driving NET evolution is emerging. Indeed, mutations in genes encoding for proteins directly involved in chromatin remodelling, such asDAXXandATRXare a frequent event in NET. Epigenetic changes are reversible and targetable; therefore, an attractive target for treatment. The discovery of the mechanisms underlying the epigenetic changes and the implication on gene and miRNA expression in the different subgroups of NET may represent a crucial change in the diagnosis of this disease, reveal new therapy targets and identify predictive markers. Molecular profiles derived from omics data including DNA mutation, methylation, gene and miRNA expression have already shown promising results in distinguishing clinically and molecularly different subtypes of NET. In this review, we recapitulate the major genetic and epigenetic characteristics of pancreatic, lung and small intestinal NET and the affected pathways. We also discuss potential epigenetic mechanisms leading to NET development.
Steroid hormone receptors and direct effects of steroid hormones on ram spermatozoa
Authors: Gimeno-Martos S , González-Arto M , Casao A , Gallego M , Cebrián-Pérez J A , Muiño-Blanco T , Pérez-Pé R
Published: July 2017

This study was based on the assumption that steroid hormones present in the female genital tract may have a rapid effect on ram spermatozoa by interaction with specific surface receptors. We demonstrate the presence of progesterone (PR) and estrogen (ER) receptors in ram spermatozoa, their localization changes duringin vitrocapacitation and the actions of progesterone (P4) and 17β-estradiol (E2) on ram sperm functionality. Immunolocalization assays revealed the presence of PR mainly at the equatorial region of ram spermatozoa. Western blot analyses showed three bands in ram sperm protein extracts of 40–45 kDa, compatible with those reported for PR in the human sperm membrane, and both classical estrogen receptors (66 kDa, ERα and 55 kDa, ERβ). ERα was located in the postacrosomal region of all the spermatozoa and ERβ on the apical region of 63.7% of the cells. The presence of ERβ was correlated with the percentage of non-capacitated spermatozoa evaluated by chlortetracycline staining (R = 0.848,P < 0.001). This significantly decreased afterin vitrocapacitation and nearly disappeared when acrosome reaction was induced. The addition of P4 and E2 beforein vitrocapacitation resulted in a higher (P < 0.001) acrosome-reacted sperm rate compared with the control (13.0%), noticeably greater after 3 h and when added to a high-cAMP medium (37.3% and 47.0% with E2 and P4, respectively). In conclusion, the results of this study demonstrate for the first time that ovine spermatozoa have progesterone and estrogen receptors and that both steroid hormones are related with the induction of the acrosome reaction.
Probing GATA factor function in mouse Leydig cells via testicular injection of adenoviral vectors
Authors: Penny Gervette M , Cochran Rebecca B , Pihlajoki Marjut , Kyrönlahti Antti , Schrade Anja , Häkkinen Merja , Toppari Jorma , Heikinheimo Markku , Wilson David B
Published: July 2017

Testicular Leydig cells produce androgens essential for proper male reproductive development and fertility. Here, we describe a new Leydig cell ablation model based on Cre/Lox recombination of mouseGata4andGata6, two genes implicated in the transcriptional regulation of steroidogenesis. The testicular interstitium of adultGata4flox/flox;Gata6flox/floxmice was injected with adenoviral vectors encoding Cre + GFP (Ad-Cre-IRES-GFP) or GFP alone (Ad-GFP). The vectors efficiently and selectively transduced Leydig cells, as evidenced by GFP reporter expression. Three days after Ad-Cre-IRES-GFP injection, expression of androgen biosynthetic genes (Hsd3b1,Cyp17a1andHsd17b3) was reduced, whereas expression of another Leydig cell marker,Insl3, was unchanged. Six days after Ad-Cre-IRES-GFP treatment, the testicular interstitium was devoid of Leydig cells, and there was a concomitant loss of all Leydig cell markers. Chromatin condensation, nuclear fragmentation, mitochondrial swelling, and other ultrastructural changes were evident in the degenerating Leydig cells. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry demonstrated reduced levels of androstenedione and testosterone in testes from mice injected with Ad-Cre-IRES-GFP. Late effects of treatment included testicular atrophy, infertility and the accumulation of lymphoid cells in the testicular interstitium. We conclude that adenoviral-mediated gene delivery is an expeditious way to probe Leydig cell functionin vivo. Our findings reinforce the notion that GATA factors are key regulators of steroidogenesis and testicular somatic cell survival.

Free Finnish abstract: A Finnish translation of this abstract is freely available athttp://www.reproduction-online.org/content/154/4/455/suppl/DC2.
Time-Course Analysis of Early Meiotic Prophase Events Informs Mechanisms of Homolog Pairing and Synapsis in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Mlynarczyk-Evans Susanna , Villeneuve Anne M
Published: July 2017

Segregation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis depends on their ability to reorganize within the nucleus, discriminate among potential partners, and stabilize pairwise associations through assembly of the synaptonemal complex (SC). Here we report a high-resolution time-course analysis of these key early events during Caenorhabditis elegans meiosis. Labeled nucleotides are incorporated specifically into the X chromosomes during the last 2 hr of S phase, a property we exploit to identify a highly synchronous cohort of nuclei. By tracking X-labeled nuclei through early meiotic prophase, we define the sequence and duration of chromosome movement, nuclear reorganization, pairing at pairing centers (PCs), and SC assembly. Appearance of ZYG-12 foci (marking attachment of PCs to the nuclear envelope) and onset of active mobilization occur within an hour after S-phase completion. Movement occurs for nearly 2 hr before stable pairing is observed at PCs, and autosome movement continues for ∼4 hr thereafter. Chromosomes are tightly clustered during a 2–3 hr postpairing window, during which the bulk of SC assembly occurs; however, initiation of SC assembly can precede evident chromosome clustering. SC assembly on autosomes begins immediately after PC pairing is detected and is completed within ∼3.5 hr. For the X chromosomes, PC pairing is contemporaneous with autosomal pairing, but autosomes complete synapsis earlier (on average) than X chromosomes, implying that X chromosomes have a delay in onset and/or a slower rate of SC assembly. Additional evidence suggests that transient association among chromosomes sharing the same PC protein may contribute to partner discrimination.
Agriculture Students’ Ability to Write Past Tense at Taman Siswa University of Padang
Authors: Hayati Amal
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this research is to describe the third semester agriculture students’ ability to write simple sentences using simple past tense at Taman Siswa University Padang. This research was limited in three sentence forms; affirmative, negative and interrogative. Descriptive research was used in this study where the population was the third semester agriculture students at Taman Siswa University of Padang. The total number of the sample was 63 students. The finding showed that the ability of the third semester agriculture students of Taman Siswa University of Padang to write simple sentences using simple past tense was moderate. It could be seen that 70.97% students have moderate ability. In detail the percentages of each of form sentence were; 64.52% have moderate ability to write simple sentences in simple past tense of (verbal) affirmative, 74.20% have moderate ability to write simple sentences in simple past tense of (verbal) negative sentences, and 77.42% have moderate ability to write simple sentences in simple past tense of (verbal) interrogative sentences. Based on the research finding, it is suggested to the teachers to give more explanation about past tense and explain the usage of mechanics.  The students are suggested to learn more about past tense and use mechanics correctly.
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM PAKAR DIAGNOSA KERUSAKAN PADA CANON NP6650XX MENGGUNAKAN METODA DEMPSTER SHAFER
Authors: Manaf Khaerul
Published: July 2017

An expert system is a computer software that has a knowledge base. Where knowledge is taken from several experts with experience working for years on a particular field of expertise. Expert systems easier to develop and specifications are not too difficult, so it can be used by computers that exist todayThe purpose of this study to design a software tool in diagnosing damage to the machine canon NP 6650XX which creates the appearance of an error code on the monitor screen machine using Dempster Shafer Method. To achieve this, research is conducted by collecting the theories associated with this machine, based on the theory of knowledge, undertake steps that expert system development, identification, conceptualization, formalization, implementation and testingThe result is a software that can provide information about damage to the machine canon NP 6650XX which such damage can lead to the appearance of an error code on the monitor screen machine.  Keywords: Expert System, Knowledge, Canon Machinery, Error, Dempster Shafer.
APLIKASI MULTIMEDIA TERJEMAHAN SURAH YASIN DALAM BAHASA JAWA MENGGUNAKAN BAHASA PEMROGRAMAN LINGO
Authors: Ridho Moh. Ali , Arini Arini , Katjong Bakrie La
Published: July 2017

Surah Yasin adalah salah satu surah dalam Al-Qur’an yang sudah umum dibaca dihampir di setiap pengajian atau di kegiatan keagamaan Islam lainnya sebagai bacaan utama. Berdasarkan data sensus penduduk tahun 2010 dari Badan Pusat Statistik RI, pemeluk agama Islam di daerah Jawa mencapai 62% dan yang terbanyak diantara daerah-daerah lain di Indonesia. Dari hasil wawancara dengan bapak Dr. Suwendi selaku kepala Seksi Ketenagaan Subdit Pendidikan Diniyah dan Pondok Pesantren Kemeneterian Agama RI menyatakan bahwa penyebaran pendidikan Al-Qur’an kepada masayarakat Islam di daerah Jawa masih sangat minim dan juga belum ada metode pembelajaran pendidikan Islam yang menggunakan bahasa Jawa sebagai bahasa utama dalam metode pengajarannya. Oleh karenanya pembuatan aplikasi terjemahan surah Yasin ke dalam bahasa Jawa diharapkan dapat menarik minat generasi muda untuk kembali membudayakan bahasa Jawa dan memberi pemahaman lebih bagi umat Islam di Jawa dalam memahami surah-surah dalam Al-Qur’an, khususnya surah Yasin. Dalam penelitian ini, menggunakan metode studi pustaka, wawancara dan kuesioner dalam pengumpulan data. Pengembangan sistem mengguanakan metode Multimedia Development Life Cycle dari Luther dimana tahapannya adalah konsep (concept), perancangan (design), pengumpulan bahan (material collecting), pembuatan (assembly), pengujian (testing) dan distribusi (distribution). Dari penelitian ini dihasilkan aplikasi multimedia terjemahan surah Yasin ke dalam bahasa Jawa dan hasil aplikasi disebarkan melalui pihak Kemenag RI serta diunggah di website file sharing. Disarankan untuk penelitian selanjutnya agar ditambahkan database surah-surah lain dalam Al-Qur’an lengkap dengan tafsirnya, penambahan kosakata kamus, perlu adanya rancangan aplikasi berbasis smartphone dan peningkatan algoritma yang digunakan pada fitur kamus. Tools yang digunakan dalam pembuatan aplikasi ini diantaranya software Adobe Director, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash dan Arca Database Browser.
Rancang Bangun Pengontrol Presentasi Berbasis Slide dengan Teknik Analisis Gerakan Jari dan Tangan
Authors: Harika Maisevli , Ramdania Diena Rauda
Published: July 2017

Gerakan tangan mampu membantu proses berpikir karena memberikan gambaran visual pada pembicara. Memanfaatkan gerakan untuk mengendalikan presentasi berbasis slide merupakan hal yang bermanfaat dan memudahkan pembicara. Analisis gerakan tangan dalam sinar proyektor sulit dilakukan karena artikulasi tangan, occlusion, dan pencahayaan yang berubah-ubah. Pendekatan yang diajukan dalam jurnal ini didesain untuk mengendalikan presentasi berbasis slide dan pointer dengan tangan kosong.
Postharvest quality of ‘Galaxy’ apples submitted to the treatment with 1-MCP and different cooling times between harvest and cold storage
Authors: Hackbarth Crizane , Steffens Cristiano André , Amarante Cassandro Vidal Talamini do , Stanger Mayara Cristiana , Brackmann Auri
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT: In this research it was evaluated if the use of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), associated to different cooling times between the harvest and storage, replaces the pre-cooling in ‘Galaxy’ apples. Treatments were arranged in a factorial scheme, combining the following factors: application of 1-MCP (with or without) and different times between harvest and cooling (24 hours, 96 hours, 144 hours and 192 hours in 2013; and 24 hours, 48 hours, 144 hours and 240 hours in 2014). After four months of cold storage (1.0±0.2°C/92±5% RH - Relative Humidity) were evaluated: flesh firmness, texture, titratable acidity (TA), soluble solids (SS) and skin color. Apples treated with 1-MCP showed greater flesh firmness, texture and SS, in both years, and more TA and lower incidence of mealy flesh compared to apples not treated with 1-MCP in 2013. The 1-MCP was effective in maintaining the fruit quality, even with the cooling delay of up to 240 hours. Cooling delay of 192 hours and 240 hours in ‘Galaxy’ apples not treated with 1-MCP should be avoided because it reduces the quality of fruits.
Uma análise da luta das entidades médicas brasileiras diante do Programa Mais Médicos
Authors: Gomes Luciano Bezerra , Merhy Emerson Elias
Published: July 2017

Buscamos analisar a agenda política das principais entidades médicas nacionais brasileiras e suas lutas em torno do Programa Mais Médicos do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil. Trata-se de pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, de nível exploratório e de caráter analítico, baseada em diversas fontes que veicularam posições dessas entidades, de maio de 2010 a dezembro de 2014, e em publicações da imprensa, de junho de 2013 a dezembro de 2014, que foram sistematizadas segundo categorias elaboradas a partir da própria análise. Identificamos que as entidades médicas brasileiras realizaram intensa atuação conjunta, integrando interesses voltados aos setores público e privado. O apogeu se deu entre junho e outubro de 2013, nas mobilizações de resistência ao Programa Mais Médicos. Entretanto, registramos que divergências em torno das lutas contra este Programa fragilizaram as articulações políticas dessas entidades que haviam sido construídas nos últimos anos.
The Policy Gap. Global Mental Health in a Semi-Peripheral Country (Portugal, 1998-2016)
Authors: Marques Tiago Pires
Published: July 2017

This paper analyzes the impact of the hegemonic paradigm of global mental health (GMH) on Portugal. We specifically argue that GMH in Portugal has effected a change of priorities in health policies, favoring the prevention and treatment of common mental disorders to the detriment of the deinstitutionalizing process. Diffused through the media, this model has negative effects, such as the medicalization of social suffering, the reorganization of mental health policy areas according to utilitarian criteria, and the risk of greater invisibility of users with serious psychiatric diagnoses. However, the GMH approach, bringing to the frontline the impact of all social policies on mental health, represents a new opportunity to politically address social suffering. Characterized as a semi-peripheral country, Portugal may be representative of observable trends in similar countries.
Escolares hospitalizados: proposta de um instrumento para coleta de dados à luz da teoria de Horta
Authors: Marques Daniela Karina Antão , Silva Kenya de Lima , Nóbrega Maria Miriam Lima da
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Construir um instrumento de coleta de dados para escolares hospitalizados à luz da Teoria das Necessidades Humanas Básicas. Método Pesquisa metodológica desenvolvida no Hospital Escola de João Pessoa, com a participação de oito enfermeiras docentes e assistenciais, no período de julho de 2014 a março de 2015. Foi utilizada a análise estatística para a validação dos indicadores empíricos. Resultados Os indicadores foram identificados a partir da análise de instrumentos validados para crianças, considerando o Conjunto Internacional de Dados Mínimos de Enfermagem, resultando na versão 1 do instrumento, contendo 301 indicadores. Após a validação do instrumento, obtiveram-se 288 indicadores que passaram por revalidação; em seguida, foi realizada a formatação do instrumento na versão final. Conclusão O instrumento tem contribuído para a coleta de dados de escolares hospitalizados e norteado as demais fases do processo de enfermagem, considerando as necessidades específicas dessas crianças, colaborando com a assistência, ensino e pesquisas de enfermagem.
Fatores associados à interrupção do aleitamento materno exclusivo em lactentes com até 30 dias
Authors: Moraes Bruna Alibio , Gonçalves Annelise de Carvalho , Strada Juliana Karine Rodrigues , Gouveia Helga Geremias
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Identificar fatores associados à interrupção do aleitamento materno exclusivo (AME) em lactentes com até 30 dias de vida. Método Estudo transversal realizado em hospital universitário do Sul do país, de dezembro de 2014 a setembro de 2015, com 341 lactentes com até 30 dias de vida e suas mães. Aplicou-se questionário estruturado composto por variáveis relativas às características sociodemográficas e história obstétrica da mãe, escolaridade do companheiro, dados do lactente e da amamentação. Procedeu-se análise bivariada e multivariada, como cálculo de Razão de Prevalências (RP). Resultados Prevalência de 79,5% de AME. Lactentes ≥ 21 dias, que receberam complemento lácteo no hospital, mães com dificuldade de amamentação pós-alta hospitalar e não-brancas apresentaram associação à interrupção do AME. Conclusão Os fatores associados à interrupção do AME direcionam os profissionais de saúde a proporem ações de apoio à mãe e lactente em vista de suas dificuldades, prevenindo a interrupção do AME.
Insufficient free-time physical activity and occupational factors in Brazilian public school teachers
Authors: Dias Douglas Fernando , Loch Mathias Roberto , González Alberto Durán , Andrade Selma Maffei de , Mesas Arthur Eumann
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate if perceived occupational factors are associated with insufficient free-time physical activity in Brazilian public school teachers. METHODS The relationship between insufficient physical activity (< 150 minutes/week) and variables related to work was analyzed in 978 elementary and high school teachers calculating the prevalence ratio (PR) and 95% confidence interval (95%CI) in Poisson regression models, adjusted for sociodemographic and health variables. RESULTS The prevalence of insufficient physical activity was 71.9%, and this condition was associated independently with the perception of bad or regular balance between personal and professional life (PR = 1.09; 95%CI 1.01–1.18), perception that standing time affects the work (PR = 1.16; 95%CI 1.01–1.34), low or very low perception of current ability for the physical requirements of work (PR = 1.21; 95%CI 1.08–1.35), and temporary employment contract (PR = 1.13; 95%CI 1.03–1.25). The teaching of physical education was associated with lower prevalence of insufficient physical activity (PR = 0.78; 95%CI 0.64–0.95). CONCLUSIONS The perception of adverse working conditions is associated with increased prevalence of insufficient physical activity in teachers and should be considered for the promotion of physical activity in this population.
Quality of life, socioeconomic and clinical factors, and physical exercise in persons living with HIV/AIDS
Authors: Medeiros Rafaela Catherine da Silva Cunha de , Medeiros Jason Azevedo de , Silva Tatiane Andreza Lima da , Andrade Ricardo Dias de , Medeiros Danielle Coutinho de , Araújo Juliany de Souza , Oliveira Antônio Manuel Gouveia de , Costa Marcos Aurélio de Albuquerque , Cabral Breno Guilherme de Araújo Tinoco , Dantas Paulo Moreira Silva
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze whether socioeconomic and clinical aspects and the aspects of healthy life habits are associated with the quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS. METHODS This is a cross-sectional exploratory quantitative research, with 227 persons living with HIV/AIDS, treated at two hospitals of reference between April 2012 and June 2014. We used structured questionnaires to assess socioeconomic aspects (gender, age, education level, marital status, race, socioeconomic status, dependents on family income, employment relationship), clinical parameters (time of disease diagnosis, use and time of medication, CD4 T-cell count, and viral load), and practice of physical exercise. To assess quality of life, we used the Quality of Life questionnaire (HAT-QoL). For characterization of the socioeconomic and clinical data and domains of quality of life, we conducted a descriptive analysis (simple frequency, averages, and standard deviations). We applied linear regression, following a hierarchical model for each domain of quality of life. RESULTS The domains that presented lower averages for quality of life were financial concern, concern with confidentiality, general function, and satisfaction with life. We found associations with the variables of socioeconomic status and physical exercise, therapy, and physical exercise for the last two domains, consecutively. CONCLUSIONS The quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS shows losses, especially in the financial and confidentiality areas, followed by general function of the body and satisfaction with life, in which socioeconomic and clinical aspects and healthy living habits, such as the practice of physical exercise, are determining factors for this reality.
Vincristine, Ifosfamide, and Doxorubicin for Initial Treatment of Ewing Sarcoma in Adults
Authors: Wagner Michael J. , Gopalakrishnan Vancheswaran , Ravi Vinod , Livingston J. Andrew , Conley Anthony P. , Araujo Dejka , Somaiah Neeta , Zarzour Maria A. , Ratan Ravin , Wang Wei-Lien , Patel Shreyaskumar R. , Lazar Alexander , Ludwig Joseph A. , Benjamin Robert S.
Published: July 2017

Background

There are no clinical trials specifically addressing chemotherapy for adults with Ewing sarcoma (ES). Five-year event-free survival (EFS) of adults on pediatric studies of ES (44%–47%) is worse than that of children treated with the same therapy (69%). The object of this study was to review the results of therapy with vincristine, ifosfamide, and doxorubicin (VID) in the multidisciplinary treatment of adults with ES at our institution.

Materials and Methods

Charts for adults treated for ES from 1995 to 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinician-reported radiographic tumor response, type of local therapy, pathologic response, and survival data were collected.

Results

Seventy-one patients were identified who received VID as initial therapy. The median age was 25 (range: 16–64). Forty-two patients (59%) presented with a localized disease and 29 patients (41%) presented with a distant metastasis. Of all patients treated with VID, 83.6% showed a radiological response. Patients who presented with a localized disease had a 5-year overall survival (OS) of 68% (median not reached), compared with 10.3% (median: 1.9 years) in those who presented with distant metastases. Five-year EFS was 67%. The nine patients with a pelvic primary tumor had inferior 5-year OS (42%) to the 33 with primary tumors at other sites (75%). The 5-year OS of those who had greater than or equal to 95% necrosis after neoadjuvant VID (n = 20; 5-year OS: 84%) was superior to those who had less than 95% necrosis (n = 13; 5-year OS: 53%).

Conclusion

In adults with primary ES, VID combined with an adjuvant strategy based on post-treatment percent necrosis has favorable outcomes compared with historical adult controls.
The Clinical and Economic Effect of Vascular Access Selection in Patients Initiating Hemodialysis with a Catheter
Authors: Al-Balas Alian , Lee Timmy , Young Carlton J. , Kepes Jeffrey A. , Barker-Finkel Jill , Allon Michael
Published: July 2017

Patients in the United States frequently initiate hemodialysis with a central venous catheter (CVC) and subsequently undergo placement of a new arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or arteriovenous graft (AVG). Little is known about the clinical and economic effects of initial vascular access choice. We identified 479 patients starting hemodialysis with a CVC at a large medical center (during 2004–2012) who subsequently had an AVF (n=295) or AVG (n=105) placed or no arteriovenous access (CVC group, n=71). Compared with patients receiving an AVG, those receiving an AVF had more frequent surgical access procedures per year (1.01 [95% confidence interval, 0.95 to 1.08] versus 0.62 [95% confidence interval, 0.55 to 0.70]; P<0.001) but a similar frequency of percutaneous access procedures per year. Patients receiving an AVF had a higher median annual cost (interquartile range) of surgical access procedures than those receiving an AVG ($4857 [$2523–$8835] versus $2819 [$1411–$4274]; P<0.001), whereas the annual cost of percutaneous access procedures was similar in both groups. The AVF group had a higher median overall annual access-related cost than the AVG group ($10,642 [$5406–$19,878] versus $6810 [$3718–$13,651]; P=0.001) after controlling for patient age, sex, race, and diabetes. The CVC group had the highest median annual overall access-related cost ($28,709 [$11,793–$66,917]; P<0.001), largely attributable to the high frequency of hospitalizations due to catheter-related bacteremia. In conclusion, among patients initiating hemodialysis with a CVC, the annual cost of access-related procedures and complications is higher in patients who initially receive an AVF versus an AVG.