bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Occurrence of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance and virulence genes in avian Escherichia coli isolates from Algeria
Authors: Laarem Meradi , Barguigua Abouddihaj , Nayme Kaotar , Akila Abdi , Zerouali Khalid , El Mdaghri Naima , Timinouni Mohammed
Published: March 2017

Introduction: The emergence and spread of quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli in poultry products puts consumers at risk of exposure to the strains of E. coli that resist antibiotic treatment. The objective of this study was to define the prevalence and virulence potential of poultry-associated nalidixic acid (NAL)-resistant E. coli in the Annaba city, Algeria. Methodology: In total, 33 samples of retail chicken meat were purchased from various butcher shops and examined for bacterial contamination with NAL-resistant E. coli. These isolates were subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing and were also investigated for the presence of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) genes and virulence genes using conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing. Phylogenetic grouping of the NAL-resistant E. coli isolates was determined by the conventional multiplex PCR method. Results: Twenty-nine (87.8%) products yielded NAL-resistant E. coli. Antibiograms revealed that 96.55% of NAL-resistant E. coli isolates were multidrug resistant (MDR). Resistance was most frequently observed against sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (96.6%), tetracycline (96.6%), ciprofloxacin (72%), and amoxicillin (65.5%). Group A was the most prevalent phylogenetic group, followed by groups D, B1, and B2. The PMQR determinants were detected in three isolates with qnrB72 and qnrS1 type identified. Four (13.8%) isolates carried one of the Shiga toxin E. coli-associated genes stx1, stx2, and ehxA alleles. Conclusions: The high prevalence of NAL-resistant E. coli isolated from retail chicken meat with detection of MDR E. coli harboring Shiga toxin genes in this study gives a warning signal for possible occurrence of foodborne infections with failure in antibiotic treatment.
Colibacillosis in a New Zealand white rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Authors: Saravia Melissa , Segovia Cristopher , Valderrama Katherinne , Santander Javier
Published: March 2017

Colibacillosis is a disease caused by Escherichia coli in a variety of animals, including humans. Rabbit colibacillosis is infrequent or with an incipient description in Chile. Here, we describe an E. coli case in a white New Zealand rabbit at an animal facility in Santiago, Chile. Necropsy, histology, bacteriology, and 16S sequencing indicated an E. coli systemic infection. Phylogenetic analysis suggested that this E. coli J305 isolate is closely related to Shigella spp.
Neonatal brucellosis: A case report
Authors: Alnemri Abdul Rahman M. , Hadid Adnan , Hussain Shaik Asfaq , Somily Ali M. , Sobaih Badr H. , Alrabiaah Abdulkarim , Alanazi Awad , Shakoor Zahid , AlSubaie Sarah , Meriki Naema , Kambal Abdelmageed M.
Published: March 2017

Although brucellosis is not uncommon in Saudi Arabia, neonatal brucellosis has been infrequently reported. In this case of neonatal brucellosis, Brucella abortus was isolated by blood culture from both the mother and the neonate. Serology was positive only in the mother.
Mortality from Musculoskeletal Disorders Including Rheumatoid Arthritis in Southern Sweden: A Multiple-cause-of-death Analysis, 1998–2014
Authors: Kiadaliri Aliasghar A. , Turkiewicz Aleksandra , Englund Martin
Published: March 2017

Objective.

To assess mortality related to musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), specifically, among adults (aged ≥ 20 yrs) in southern Sweden using the multiple-cause-of-death approach.

Methods.

All death certificates (DC; n = 201,488) from 1998 to 2014 for adults in the region of Skåne were analyzed when mortality from MSK disorders and RA was listed as the underlying and nonunderlying cause of death (UCD/NUCD). Trends in age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR) were evaluated using joinpoint regression, and associated causes were identified by age- and sex-adjusted observed/expected ratios.

Results.

MSK (RA) was mentioned on 2.8% (0.8%) of all DC and selected as UCD in 0.6% (0.2%), with higher values among women. Proportion of MSK disorder deaths from all deaths increased from 2.7% in 1998 to 3.1% in 2014, and declined from 0.9% to 0.5% for RA. The mean age at death was higher in DC with mention of MSK/RA than in DC without. The mean ASMR for MSK (RA) was 15.5 (4.3) per 100,000 person-years and declined by 1.1% (3.8%) per year during 1998–2014. When MSK/RA were UCD, pneumonia and heart failure were the main NUCD. When MSK/RA were NUCD, the leading UCD were ischemic heart disease and neoplasms. The greatest observed/expected ratios were seen for infectious diseases (including sepsis) and blood diseases.

Conclusion.

We observed significant reduction in MSK and RA mortality rates and increase in the mean age at death. Further analyses are required to investigate determinants of these improvements in MSK/RA survival and their potential effect on the Swedish healthcare systems.
Terraced landscapes: an increasingly prominent cultural landscape type
Authors: Kladnik Drago , Kruse Alexandra , Komac Blaž
Published: March 2017

Over the past decades, attractive terraced landscapes composed of cultivated terraces have been increasingly dealt with in studies in geography, landscape architecture, ethnology, rural sociology, agronomy, pedology, and other spatial disciplines. Around 2000, several important research projects were carried out. The Terraced Landscapes Alliance (ITLA) was established, and terraced landscapes have also obtained their place within the European Geosciences Union (EGU) and EUCALAND. During this period, research on terraced landscapes has also intensified in Slovenia. All five articles featured in this special thematic issue of Acta geographica Slovenica are also briefly presented.
Convergence of Physical and Virtual Retail Spaces
Authors: Alexander Bethan , Alvarado Daniela Olivares
Published: March 2017

This chapter examines the effective integration of online within the offline physical store in one holistic shopping experience in the fashion sector. It explores the merging of three key dimensions in creating an integrated experience – physical store atmospheric variables, technology implementation and consumer attitudes and motivations. An extensive literature review was conducted from which a conceptual framework ensued. A multi-method qualitative research utilising case study strategy was adopted (Bryman & Bell, 2007). The data was collected by observation of technology enabled fashion stores, experiential consumer interviews (Silberer, 2009) to examine motivations, behaviour and interaction with in-store technologies and interviews with experts providing insights on the role of the store, experiential retailing and the implementation of technologies in store design.
Size Recommendations in Online Fashion Retail
Authors: Vecchi Alessandra , Peng Fanke , Al-Sayegh Mouhannad
Published: March 2017

This paper describes the e-Size project as well as presenting the preliminary results of its exploratory survey administered to a sample of customers in the attempt to establish whether the integration of a size recommendation application into a menswear fashion retail website had been successfully achieved by verifying the size recommendations made by the application. From the preliminary findings, it emerges that all participants found the size recommendation application easy to use. The majority of participants received the correct size recommendation from the application, and would be willing to use the application due to its helpfulness in providing a size recommendation when shopping online. However, users' personal style and fit preference is an important factor, irrespective of the size that fits them correctly by integrating additional garment and fit information into the application, retailers can ensure every user will be able to receive a tailored recommendation that meets both their size and personal style preference.
Fashion Fusion in Kazakhstan
Authors: Erdener Carolyn Buie
Published: March 2017

Fashion and technology have been deeply connected in Central Asia since the dawn of time. Every piece of clothing was the result of applying technology to materials found in nature, based on an idea that originated in someone's mind. Clothing held a mystical purpose as well as a utilitarian one, protecting the owner from all kinds of danger. What people wore signified who they were as individuals situated in the family and the cosmos. Changes in fashion went hand-in-hand with technological change as the inspiration for and outcome of new ideas. This is why one can predict with confidence that forms of high technology now emerging will be assimilated quickly by the local fashion industry. This signals a bright future for high tech fashion in Kazakhstan, where significant changes are already well underway. As the emerging fashion industry advances on its current trajectory of development, it will continue to express the beliefs, expectations, hopes and dreams of the people of Kazakhstan in a synthesis of elements from the past, present and future.
Energy Challenges and Infrastructure Development in South Asia
Authors: Patra Sudhakar
Published: March 2017

The present chapter seeks to analyze the trend and growth of energy production, supply, growth, consumption and trade in South Asian countries based on data from 1971 to 2011 collected from World Bank data base, South Asia Development reports, Energy Outlook, ADB database. While India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh account for the major natural gas and coal resources, Bhutan and Nepal have large hydropower resources. The study suggests that South Asian countries need enhanced regional energy transfer to leverage economies of scale through a more vibrant intra and inter regional energy trade structure. Mobilizing financial resources to develop the necessary energy infrastructure is a major challenge to enhance energy security in the region. Therefore, South Asian countries need to develop policies that will attract investment in the region.
Gathering Road Safety Critical Information From Users
Authors: Yıldız Ahmet
Published: March 2017

Traffic roads are a core element of GIS and many volunteered systems like openstreetmaps have the goal to make road data publicly available. Road users collecting geographical information and sharing them according some rules are a great opportunity to make our roads a safer place. Traffic accidents are a major cause of death and with increase in urbanization and motorization the risk is expected to rise higher. Research regarding road safety is mostly reactive; sections of the road where a lot of accidents has already happened are investigated and possibly causes are identified and then improved. This means, that people have to die in order to make those road sections safe. The system described in this chapter is a proactive method and can be operated by the community or some responsible authority. The gathered data is also very useful for different research areas like social sciences or civil engineering.
Empathy and Leadership From the Organizational Perspective
Authors: Shalev Nira
Published: March 2017

The purpose of the chapter is to review the developments in the field of leadership and the concept of empathy, and to examine possible interrelation between empathy and leadership. This chapter describes the complexity of the concept of empathy according to different authors, and refers to the psychological aspects in an attempt to connect this category with organizational behavior. Further, the chapter describes developments in the field of leadership in an attempt to focus on the contribution of the identified approaches to the relations between the leader and the employee. Finally, the chapter describes a perspective that combines chosen elements of empathy and leadership theories.
Parameter Estimation of FE Model of a Bridge Using Identification System Assisted by Paris Software
Authors: Teșu Lăzărică , Atanasiu Gabriela Maria , Comisu Cristian Claudiu
Published: March 2017

Recent studies in the field of Structural Health Monitoring SHM using nondestructive test NDT have shown promising applications for parameter estimation methods based on finite element FE models of bridge structures. Using measurements data, carried out during the experiment on real bridge structures, in situ, one can estimate the structural parameters of the bridge. These parameters can be used further in the process of model updating, model verification, structural evaluation and damage assessment. This paper aims to determine the structural parameters using the PARIS approach from a simulated FE model of a real bridge structure subjected to a typical bridge damage scenario. The MATLAB computer based program, entitled PARIS PARmeter Identification System used for the study case illustrated in this paper is applied for the Finite Element FE model updating of a reinforced concrete bridge, located in Iași municipality. PARIS software takes advantage of the Application Programming Interface API of a standalone structural computing software allowing to perform the necessary computational steps for the model updating process. In the same time the application of this software, recently developed by Prof. Masoud Sanayei permits the use of static and modal measurements, as input data, for the estimation of stiffness and mass parameters at the element level of the bridge. The obtained results of the updated model are useful in the process of further validation of a simulated damage test data. Finally, the results based on FE model parameter estimation can be useful for the structural health monitoring and condition assessment process of the bridge structure.
Analytical Procedures for Calculation of Horizontal Displacement of Timber Shear Walls
Authors: Florenţa Ion , Ţăranu Nicolae , Secu Alexandru , Roşu Ana Raluca , Ungureanu Dragoş
Published: March 2017

The shear wall horizontal displacement is one of the most important parameters involved in the seismic design of the timber framed structures. This paper presents the fundamentals of displacement-based seismic design, along with a description of the requirements for its application: checking of the maximum allowable displacement, checking of the buildings’ separation and determining the stiffness of the walls. The horizontal displacement of a shear wall is determined through the analytical calculation of the wall elements’ displacements. For timber framed structure, the International Building Code (IBC), recommends analytical models for the determination of the horizontal displacement. However, the European norm, Eurocode 5 does not provide any calculation model for the lateral displacement. A comparative study of the available analytical models and the corresponding results are presented in this paper.
Experimental Assessment Techniques for the Dynamic Properties of Concrete
Authors: Stratulat Mihai Sergiu , Banu Oana Mihaela , Toma Ana Maria , Mihai Petru , Toma Ionuț Ovidiu
Published: March 2017

Recent progress in measurement techniques have given rise to increasing interest in non-destructive testing. Incorporating non-conventional, recycled materials in concrete (i.e. rubber crumbs from discarded tires), the heterogeneity is increased. Based on this, it is of importance to determine to what degree the accepted protocols, valid for traditional materials, are applicable to newly developed construction materials with particular interest to rubberized concrete. Several tests, including parameters missing from the standardized measurement techniques, such as the increasing rate of the frequency during the sweep for finding the resonant frequency of the specimen, were conducted on two types of concrete: traditional and rubberized concrete. The assessment of the dynamic properties was done by means of the forced vibration method and the impact method. The obtained results indicate the fact that current procedures should be applied with care when considering aggregate replacement in traditional concrete by other recycled materials.
Numerical Analysis of GFRP Interposed Lamella Effect on the Structural Behavior of Timber Beams
Authors: Decher Emanuela , Lanivschi Cristina E. , Atanasiu Gabriela Maria
Published: March 2017

The use of numerical methods to simulate materials or civil structures behavior is an efficient tool to predict their performance in diverse specific applications and design situations. The authors propose a set of numerical parameters able to describe the effect of the two interposed GFRP lamellae on a structural member composed of three wood battens connected lengthwise with mechanical fasteners, further considered as the reference beam.
The numerical simulation is carried out in several steps. Firstly, the numerical model is calibrated with the experimental test of the reference beam. Secondly, the two GFRP lamellae are introduced between the timber members and the stress state and deformations both in cross-section`s components and at their interface are examined.
The material models used in simulations were chosen according to the type of efforts that occur in timber beams and their failure modes when subjected to bending. For the timber components an orthotropic material model was considered. For the GFRP components linear elastic until failure material model was introduced. The interfaces between timber/GFRP lamellae were modeled by using cohesive zone material model with separation-distance based debonding.
The results show a good correlation with those experimentally obtained and the parameters provided by this numerical analysis may be reliably used for specific design situations.
Experimental Bending Behavior of Glue Laminated Timber Beams
Authors: Marusceac Vladimir , Mihai Vlad
Published: March 2017

The aim of this paper is to prove that glue laminated timber is a viable structural material that can easily replace common steel or concrete beams for small and medium spans. It is a much lighter and eco-friendly material with minimal impact on our eco-system by using significantly less energy in it’s production and also by using timber witch is a sustainable material. Experimental four point loading bending tests were conduced on scaled beams according to the EN 408-2010 [1], tests that were meant to study the behavior of these beams under loading and unloading cycles as well as the bending strength and deflection characteristics.
Using the Waste of Polyester and Glass Fiber in Cold Recycling Highways Superstructure
Authors: Dragomir Mihai Liviu , Clitan Andrei Florin , Pop Nicolaie
Published: March 2017

This paper wish to make a presentation of the possibility to use glass and polyester fiber waste in making highway cold recycling better, easier and cheaper. For this purpose we have studied the influence of the fibers (glass and polyester) on some experimental sectors, from our country, Sălaj district, Transylvania. Glass and polyester fiber waste can be used like disperse reinforcing materials in highway superstructures in so called cold recycling technology. The fibers are throughput in the matrix for better physical and mechanical properties of the final product. This technique will give better highway surface, cheaper costs per rehabilitated kilometer and diminution of the waste that some industries are making.Most studies from this scientific sector are gravening above the realization of brand new superstructures ignoring the possibility to recycling the existing layers with or without other materials in addition. The period that we are passing is one characterized by intense preoccupations oriented on the economically aspect, much more over the big investments like are highways and bridges - were the cheaper solution is the winner.There are some problems in spreading and dosage of the fibers in the system to ensure the reinforcing function. For the recycled complex (aggregates, bitumen, cement, water and fibers) we will use the generically denomination of matrix. The improvement of physical, mechanical and chemical properties of the matrix constitutes problems that are hard to solve in a very short time. Regarding the fibers the biggest problem is the dosage and homogenization in the structure. To attend this purpose fiber need to have the correct length ant the correct spread in the matrix.We had make a bibliography documentation, that encourage us to believe that using some alternative solutions will obtain very good results also in our country, that have the well-known problems regarding its highway infrastructure.
Changes in the Basic Index Properties of Clays in Relation to the Content of Diatoms
Authors: Frýbová Pavlína , Erbenová Alexandra , Glisníková Věra , Drápalová Radka
Published: March 2017

In the framework of the research project of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic TA 02011350 “Investigation of properties of diatomaceous clays and methods for improving their structure", clay properties have been investigated depending on the content of diatoms. To investigate the effects of diatom microfossil content on the index properties of clay soils, measuring tests were performed on cohesive soils with different diatom microfossils content.
Laboratory Investigations on the Effects of Bacteria on Fine-Grained Soils
Authors: Sowmya S. , Meenu P.S. , Asha Latha R. , Singh Devendra Narain
Published: March 2017

Over the years, the field of geotechnical engineering focused on physical, chemical and mechanical aspects of the geomaterials. However, recent developments in environmental geotechnics have highlighted the impact of biological processes on geo-materials and their performance. Also, the present day geotechnical problems favour biological interventions to develop eco-friendly and sustainable technology. In view of this, the present study is a preliminary investigation on the impact of microbial loading on fine-grained soils. In addition, a protocol has been developed to establish ‘bio-geo interface’ between bacteria and the geo-material. However, long term studies are demanded in this direction for in-depth understanding of the mechanism for development of prospective application.
Settlement Reduction of an Existing Road Earthworks Using Columns Obtained by Deep Soil Mixing Method
Authors: Bitir Andreea Cristina , Popa Claudiu Constantin , Muşat Vasile , Boţu Nicolae
Published: March 2017

Deep soil mixing methods have been applied at international level for over 40 years on numerous ground improvement projects aimed to enhance the geotechnical performances. The chemical reactions and physical processes which take place after mixing the natural soil with different stabilizing agents lead to an increase in bearing capacity of the ground foundation for new or existing buildings, settlement reduction and/or stability for road and railway embankments, stability and/or seepage control for deep excavations. This paper presents the geotechnical design of columns obtained by mixing the soil with cement slurry in order to stabilize the manifesting settlements of the earth works of an existing road. Considering the geotechnical conditions of the analyzed site as input data, in this paper various dimensions and geometric configuration of the columns are evaluated, with specific purpose to determine an optimal solution that meets the technical performances of the project. The analysis was performed by numerical modeling using the finite element software Plaxis 2D, aiming to evaluate the strain state of both the treated and untreated soil. Although the stabilised elements are usually installed prior to the construction of the road structure, this article highlights the effectiveness of their application even in cases where the road structure already exists.
Prospect for Implementation of Road Infrastructure Asset Management
Authors: Yokota Hiroshi , Nagai Kohei , Matsumoto Koji , Mon Yi Yi
Published: March 2017

Infrastructure has to be adequately planned, designed, executed and maintained to keep its structural performance over respective requirements throughout its life-cycle. However, infrastructure suffering from serious deterioration in structural members and subsequent loss in performance have been often found due to various reasons. To meet these facts, it is extremely important to pursue coordination of engineering work in the stages of design, execution and maintenance. The infrastructure management including the concepts of the life-cycle management and the asset management is an organized system to support engineering-based decision making for ensuring sufficient structural performance and long life of a structure at the design, execution, maintenance, and all related work during its life-cycle. This paper deals with infrastructure management system and an example of its application for a road bridge from seriously deteriorated.
Study on the Representation in Projection with Elevations of Conoid-Type Surfaces
Authors: Drăgan Delia , Bărbînță Dorin , Pondichi-Alb Claudia
Published: March 2017

Abstract. Having a remarkable appearance, conoid type surfaces have frequently been used in architecture and constructions. Conoids are part of the category of ruled surfaces. The representation of this kind of surfaces can be performed with one of the following representation systems: orthogonal projection on two planes of projection (Monge projection), axonometry, projection with elevations. The present paper focuses upon the generation and projection with elevations of three types of conoids, namely the Plücker, the Küper and the Viviani conoids
The Thermal and Optical Behavior of Multilayer Low-E Solar Control Glass Surfaces
Authors: Horneț Mircea Horne , Todor Raluca Dania , Iordan Nicolae Fani , Năstac Cristian , Drăghici Mircea , Mizgan Paraschiva
Published: March 2017

Glass is one of the most popular and versatile building materials used today. One reason is because of its constantly improving solar and thermal performance. And one way this performance is achieved is through the use of passive and solar control low-e coatings. In architecture, the proper use of natural light can help reduce the energy consumption of a building (by reducing the heat load for heating - based on the superior of solar contributions, with an appropriate glass type and daylighting). This paper aims to present the thermal behavior of multilayer glass surfaces, low-e solar control and highlight differences to ordinary glass.
Evolution of the Efficiency of a Photovoltaic/Supercapcitor System with Aging
Authors: Logerais Pierre Olivier , Diallo Amadou Korka , Guihéneuf Vincent , Riou Olivier , Delaleux Fabien , Durastanti Jean Félix
Published: March 2017

The evolution of the optimization of photovoltaic/supercapacitor system according to its age is inquired. The system is modeled by an accurate equivalent circuit. The durations and energies of charge/discharge cycles are calculated for a 10 year use. The temporal and energy efficiencies are then deduced according to time, and optimal values are hence extracted. Results show that the optimal efficiencies can be kept constant over time at a value around 90% for the energy. However, the amount of energy stored and released by the supercapacitors is reduced over the years and the response time becomes shorter. So, the behavior of the system is modified with aging regarding its initial nominal functioning. This has to be considered to know the real profitability of the system.
A Software Tool Developed for Simplified Numerical Modeling of Thermal Conduction around Distorted Geothermal Boreholes
Authors: Leiter Augustin
Published: March 2017

The geometric characteristics of multiple geothermal boreholes organized in a geothermal system affect its thermal efficiency. The location of boreholes and their verticality and straightness is often distorted during drilling process. This distortion then degrades thermal properties of such a system. To study this phenomenon a specialized software tool was developed for numerical modeling based on a simplified mathematical model. This paper describes software tool briefly and presents some initial numerical models of basic borehole arrangements solved by this tool. Paper also contains a verification calculated by specialized software FEFLOW.
STM Modelling Methods of Structural Discontinuities
Authors: Murăraşu Vasile , Venghiac Vasile Mircea
Published: March 2017

This paper presents Strut and Tie Method (STM) general modelling principles of discontinuity zones of structural members. In order to increase the precision for determining the bearing capacity of reinforced concrete beam ends, the possibility of simultaneously using two complementary versions of STM modelling of these extremities, statically determinate, complying with Eurocode 2, is analysed. To highlight the precision and simplicity of simultaneously applying the two modelling versions a numerical analysis is carried out, where the methodology is presented in detail.
Fabrication and Characterization of Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor with Tapered Optical Fiber Structure
Authors: Aminah Nina S. , Liani Putri H. , Hidayat Rahmat , Djamal Mitra , Hendro Hendro
Published: March 2017

Improvement of tapered fiber sensor by introducing gold thin layer for facilitating surface plasmon resonance (SPR) generation has been studied. The design of structure has been investigated to generate SPR effectively by a finite element method. The particular interest in this problem is the conditions that determine the formation of evanescent field and the interrogation of the transmission intensity change due to the evanescent field absorption. The fabrication of the tapered fiber was conducted by a technique based on flame brushing. The gold nanolayer was then deposited onto the surface of tapered fiber by sputtering technique. Qualitative agreement between the modeling and experiment results found. The results suggest that a compact sensor based on this structure may be useful for biochemical sensors.
Liquid Conductivity Sensor Based on AgPd Paste Fabricated on an Al2O3 Substrate Using Screen Printing Technique
Authors: Wiranto Goib , Hermida I Dewa Putu , Hiskia  , Rama Beni , Rusdiana Dadi
Published: March 2017

In this paper, the design and fabrication of a liquid conductivity sensor based on AgPd paste will be described. The device was designed in a four-electrode configuration on a 10 x 25 mm2 96% Al2O3 substrate. The distance between the two driving electrodes was 4 mm, whereas the distance between the two measuring electrodes was 2 mm.The device was also integrated with a Ruthenium based temperature sensor printed on the backside of the substrate. Initial characterisation showed that the conductivity sensor has a measured sensitivity and cell constant of 1.67 cm and 0.51 cm-1, respectively, when a frequency of 1 kHz square wave input was appliedto the driving electrodes. Sensor’s respond variation against temperature was measured around 27.89 μS/°C, corresponding to 2.22 temperature compensation value for salt solution. The results showed a stable response over 5 days measurement cycle, indicating the sensor’s potential for field water quality monitoring application.
Ultrasonic-Assisted Milling of Hard-to-Cut Materials: Development and a Framework for Further Investigations
Authors: El-Taybany Yasmine , Hossam Mohab , El-Hofy Hassan
Published: March 2017

Ultrasonic-Assisted Milling (UAM) combines the material removal mechanism of grinding and the milling kinematics with ultrasonic assistance. The process is suitable for hard-to-cut materials used in many industrial applications. UAM is a novel process, still under investigation to clarify the product accuracy and the process performance. This paper presents a literature review covering the development of the experimental work related to UAM. A summary of key research problems is concluded and a systematic study using the design of experiments is suggested in order to investigate the effects of the main process parameters on its performance.
Corrosion Behavior of Cr-Mo Alloy Steel in Direct Contact with Elemental Sulfur
Authors: Khaksar Ladan , Shirokoff John
Published: March 2017

The chemical degradation of stainless steel components in sulfur-containing environments is a major concern in oil and gas production. 4130 Cr-Mo alloy steel is widely used as tubing and tubular components in sour services. According to the previous research in aqueous conditions, contact of solid sulfur with alloy steel can initiate catastrophic corrosion problems. This paper discusses elemental sulfur corrosion of Cr-Mo alloy steel in 3.5% sodium chloride solution at pH 2 and 5 during 20 and 30 hours immersion time. The corrosion behavior was monitored by potentiodynamic polarization technique during the experiments. Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) have been applied to characterize the corrosion products after each experiment.
A Novel Approach to Explore How Nursing Care Affects Intracranial Pressure
Authors: Olson DaiWai M. , Parcon Camille , Santos Aljean , Santos Guilla , Delabar Ryan , Stutzman Sonja E.
Published: March 2017

Background

Intracranial pressure is measured continuously, and nursing behaviors have been associated with variations in the measurements.

Methods

A prospective pilot observational study was done to develop a comprehensive list of nursing behaviors that affect patients’ intracranial pressure. Data on nurses were obtained by self-reports and video recording. Patient-level data were collected via chart abstraction, video recording, and patients’ monitors.

Results

Data on 9 patients and 32 nurses were analyzed. A total of 6244 minutes of data were video recorded. Intracranial pressure was changed because of a nursing intervention during 3394 observations. Compared with baseline levels, intracranial pressure was significantly higher if a nursing intervention was performed (odds ratio, 1.96; 95% CI, 1.71–2.24; P < .001).

Conclusion

Studying nursing behaviors is feasible. Synchronizing and analyzing mutually exclusive and exhaustive behaviors indicated that nursing behaviors have an effect on patients’ intracranial pressure.
Administering Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte Solution Via a Nasogastric Tube: Pulmonary Complications
Authors: Metheny Norma A. , Meert Kathleen L.
Published: March 2017

Background

Patients sometimes require insertion of a nasogastric tube for the administration of a large volume of a polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution. If the tube is malpositioned, the risk for direct instillation of the solution into the lung increases. The risk for aspiration also increases if the infusion rate exceeds gastrointestinal tolerance.

Purpose

To review published cases of patients’ experiencing adverse pulmonary events after administration of polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution via a nasogastric tube and to offer suggestions to prevent these outcomes.

Methods

A search of the literature from 1993 through 2014 was performed by using the PubMed, MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Scopus databases.

Results

In the 12 case reports located, none of the patients had radiographs to verify tube location before infusion of polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution. After symptoms developed in 3 children (ages 8–11 years), radiographs showed their tubes incorrectly positioned in the bronchus, lung, or esophagus; ports of a fourth child’s tube were in the oropharynx. The remaining 8 patients (ages 5–86 years) never had radiographs to determine tube placement. Pulmonary complications from the infusions of polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution contributed to the death of 5 of the patients.

Conclusion

Relatively simple maneuvers to reduce the likelihood of adverse pulmonary events following the administration of large volumes of polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution via a nasogastric tube are well worth the cost and effort to protect patients from potential serious injury.
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia with concomitant plasmablastic lymphoma
Authors: Goedhals Jacqueline , Haupt Leriska , Jafta Deborah
Published: March 2017

Plasmablastic lymphomas are high-grade lymphomas that usually occur in immune-suppressed patients. Occasionally, they can arise from an underlying haematolymphoid malignancy, termed ‘transformed plasmablastic lymphoma’. In this report, we describe a case of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and plasmablastic lymphoma in an elderly HIV-negative patient.
О нижних оценках хроматических чисел дистанционных графов с большим обхватом
Authors: Sagdeev Arsenii Alekseevich
Published: March 2017

Получены некоторые конкретные нижние экспоненциальные оценки
хроматических чисел дистанционных графов с большим обхватом.
Библиография: 30 названий.
High Speed CAN (HSC) For Passenger Vehicle Applications
Authors:   Vehicle Architecture For Data Communications Standards
Published: March 2017

Cancelled May 30, 2001
Link Layer
Authors:   ITS Council
Published: March 2017

This SAE Recommended Practice details the Link Layer of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Data Bus, which is generally intended for in-vehicle use.

The ITS Data Bus (IDB) is a non-proprietary token passing bus, designed to allow disparate consumer, vehicle, and commercial electronic components to communicate and share information across a standard, open data bus. This first version of the IDB is called IDB-C.

This Recommended Practice describes the Link Layer of the IDB-C, as shown in Section 1. Below the Link Layer of the IDB-C is the CAN 2.0B Link Layer. The Physical Layer of the IDB-C incorporates the Physical Layer as specified by SAE J2366-1 and J2590.

The IDB-C Link Layer is logically divided into two functional sub-layers, viz., Logical Link Control (LLC) and Media Access Control (MAC). However, these are logical groupings that re-use some of the same bits within the CAN 2.0B frame for efficiency.

The MAC sub-layer handles all media access functions, such as virtual token handling, addressing, and notifications of IDB-C configuration changes to other MAC layers on the IDB-C.

The LLC sub-layer provides the mechanisms to send and receive point-to-point or broadcast frames to other LLC sub-layers on the IDB-C. In addition, the LLC provides an Alternate Transport Identifier (ATID) allowing more than one set of higher layer protocols to be used on a single Node.
Dimensional Specifications for Non-Metallic Body Push-to-Connect Fittings Used On a Vehicular Air Brake System
Authors:   Air Brake Tubing and Tube Ftg Committee
Published: March 2017

This SAE Standard covers general dimensional specifications for non-metallic body reusable push to connect tube fittings for use in the piping of air brake systems on automotive vehicles. This type of fitting is intended for use with nylon tubing per SAE J844. It is not intended to restrict or preclude other designs of a tube fitting for use with SAE J844. Performance requirements for SAE J844 are covered in SAE J1131. See SAE J2494-3 for the performance requirements of Reusable (push-to-connect) fittings intended for use in Automotive Air Brake Systems and U.S. Department of Transportation FMVSS 571.106.
Comparison of GATS Messages to SAE ATIS Standards
Authors:   V2X Core Technical Committee
Published: March 2017

This SAE Information Report provides a comparative summary between the various messages found in the SAE ATIS standards work (notably SAE J2313, J2353, J2354, J2369 and J2374) and that found in the GATS standard (Global Automotive Telematics Standard). GATS is a message set meant to be deployed on mobile phone systems based on the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) phone system which is being deployed in European markets and which the SAE may need to harmonize with as part of the World Standards activities of TC204. This document provides an overview of the various types of supported messages and how they compare with US terms and messages. Some selected features of the GATS work are recommended for assimilation into the next revision of ATIS standards. No attempt at determining a U.S. policy in this regard is provided. This document seeks to provide the reader familiar with SAE ATIS with a high level overview of technical knowledge of the GATS approach in similar areas.
Editorial
Authors: Lorenzo Hernández María , Herráiz Zornoza Beatriz
Published: March 2017

Editorial del séptimo número de Con A de Animación.
DOT. La animación en espectáculos de teatro
Authors: Herráiz Zornoza Beatriz
Published: March 2017

En el siguiente artículo Beatriz Herráiz nos habla del espectáculo infantil y familiar DOT, creado por la compañía valenciana Maduixa Teatre. La autora ha realizado el diseño y animación audiovisual para esta obra de teatro y danza, cuya escenografía consta únicamente de una pantalla. Toda la acción transcurre en esta pared blanca que adentra al espectador en un mundo de fantasía. Actualmente Beatriz Herráiz investiga las posibilidades de la proyección de imagen en formato pequeño: la microproyección.
Cuatro ediciones de Prime the Animation!
Authors: Álvarez Sarrat Sara
Published: March 2017

Prime the Animation!, la muestra internacional de cortometrajes de estudiantes que conmemora el día mundial de la animación en la Universitat Politècnica de València, celebró en octubre de 2016 su cuarta edición. La muestra, que organiza anualmente un equipo de profesores y alumnos de la Facultat de Belles Arts, prepara en 2017 su transformación en festival. Tras estos años de rodaje, hacemos balance y apuntamos las claves que han permitido consolidar esta iniciativa.
Measurement of scattering and absorption properties of dust aerosol in a Gobi farmland region of northwest China — a potential anthropogenic influence
Authors: Bi Jianrong , Huang Jianping , Shi Jinsen , Hu Zhiyuan , Zhou Tian , Zhang Guolong , Huang Zhongwei , Wang Xin , Jin Hongchun
Published: March 2017

Abstract. We conducted a comprehensive field campaign on exploring the optical characteristics of mineral dust in Dunhuang farmland nearby the Gobi deserts of northwest China during spring of 2012. The day-to-day and diurnal variations of dust aerosol showed prominent features throughout the experiment, primarily attributable to frequent dust events and local anthropogenic emissions. The overall average mass concentration of the particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than 10 μm (PM10), light scattering coefficient (σsp,670), absorption coefficient (σap,670), and single-scattering albedo (SSA670) were 113±169 μgm-3, 53.3 ± 74.8 Mm-1,  3.2± 2.4 Mm-1, and 0.913 ± 0.05, which were comparable to the background levels in southern United States, but smaller than that in the eastern and other northwestern China. The anthropogenic dust produced by agricultural cultivations (e.g., land planning, plowing, and disking) exerted a significant superimposed effect on high dust concentrations in Dunhuang farmland prior to the growing season (i.e., from 1 April to 10 May). Strong south valley wind and vertical mixing in daytime scavenged the pollution and weak northeast mountain wind and stable inversion layer at night favorably accumulated the air pollutants near the surface. In the afternoon (13:00–18:00 LT), mean SSA670 was 0.945 ± 0.04 that was predominant by dust particles, whereas finer particles and lower SSA670 values (~ 0.90–0.92) were measured at night, suggesting the potential influence by the mixed dust-pollutants. During a typical biomass burning event on 4 April 2012, σap,670 changed from ~ 2.0 Mm-1 to 4.75 Mm-1 and SSA670 changed from ~ 0.90 to ~ 0.83, implying remarkable modification of aerosol absorptive properties induced by human activities. The findings of this study would help to advance an in-depth understanding of the interaction among dust aerosol, atmospheric chemistry, and climate change in desert source region.
Multiple controls on sediment grain properties of Peruvian coastal river basins
Authors: Litty Camille , Schlunegger Fritz , Viveen Willem
Published: March 2017

Abstract. Twenty-one coastal rivers located on the western Peruvian margin were analyzed to determine the relationships between fluvial and environmental processes and sediment grain properties such as grain size, roundness and sphericity. Modern gravel beds were sampled along a north-south transect on the western side of the Peruvian Andes, and at each site the long a-axis and the intermediate b-axis of about 500 pebbles were measured. Morphometric properties such as river gradient, catchment size and discharge of each drainage basin were determined and compared against measured grain properties. Grain size data show a constant value of the D50 percentile all along the coast, but an increase in the D84 and D96 values and an increase in the ratio of the intermediate and the long axis from south to north. Our results then yield better-sorted and less spherical material in the south when compared to the north. No correlations were found between the grain size and the morphometric properties of the river basins when considering the data together. Grouping the results in a northern and southern group shows better-sorted sediments and lower D84 and D96 values for the southern group of basins. Within the two groups, correlations were found between the grain size distributions and morphometric basins properties. Our data indicates that fluvial transport is the dominant process controlling the erosion, transport and deposition of sediment in the southern basins while we propose a geomorphic control on the grain size properties in the northern basins. Sediment properties in the northern and southern basins could not be linked to differences in tectonic controls. On the other hand, the north-south trend in the grain size and in the b/a ratio seems controlled by a shift towards a more humid climate and towards a stronger El Nino impact in northern Peru. But, generally speaking, the resulting trends and differences in sediment properties seem controlled by differences in the complex geomorphic setting along the arc and forearc regions.
The effects of tillage methods on soil aggregation and crop yields in a wheat-corn rotation under semi-arid conditions
Authors: Tabiehzad Hossein , Cayci Gokhan , Afshar Pour Rezaeieh Kiarash
Published: March 2017

Abstract. In this study, the effects of different tillage methods under wheat-corn two-course rotation system on the some soil aggregation properties and yields were investigated. Experiment was laid out in a split plot design with three replications during four crop years. Subsoiler, moldboard, sweep and chisel as main plots and rotary tiller and disc harrow as sub-plots have been used in this study. The results showed that tillage methods were significant at (P
The Behavior Patterns of Investors in Thailand Stock Market
Authors: Tran Quan Nhu
Published: February 2017

The purpose of this paper is to investigate behavioral patterns expressed by investors in the Thailand stock market. The paper examines investment decision-making processes in the context of the current financial market in Thailand to shed some light on behavioral-induced pattern behind such investments. Data for this research was collated from 8 individual investors by semi-structured and in-depth interview. There are four behavioral factors of individual investors in Thailand Stock Exchange: Overconfidence, Excessive Optimism, Psychology of risk, and Herding Behavior. Securities Companies may also use the findings of this research for better understanding on investors’ decision to give better recommendations to them. Stock prices then reflect their true value and Thailand stock market becomes the yardstick of the economy’s wealth and helps enterprises to raise capital for business activities.