bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
JsrNet: A Joint Sampling–Reconstruction Framework for Distributed Compressive Video Sensing
Authors: Chen Can , Wu Yutong , Zhou Chao , Zhang Dengyin
Published: January 2020

Huge video data has posed great challenges on computing power and storage space, triggering the emergence of distributed compressive video sensing (DCVS). Hardware-friendly characteristics of this technique have consolidated its position as one of the most powerful architectures in source-limited scenarios, namely, wireless video sensor networks (WVSNs). Recently, deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) are successfully applied in DCVS because traditional optimization-based methods are computationally elaborate and hard to meet the requirements of real-time applications. In this paper, we propose a joint sampling–reconstruction framework for DCVS, named “JsrNet”. JsrNet utilizes the whole group of frames as the reference to reconstruct each frame, regardless of key frames and non-key frames, while the existing frameworks only utilize key frames as the reference to reconstruct non-key frames. Moreover, different from the existing frameworks which only focus on exploiting complementary information between frames in joint reconstruction, JsrNet also applies this conception in joint sampling by adopting learnable convolutions to sample multiple frames jointly and simultaneously in an encoder. JsrNet fully exploits spatial–temporal correlation in both sampling and reconstruction, and achieves a competitive performance in both the quality of reconstruction and computational complexity, making it a promising candidate in source-limited, real-time scenarios.
Smartphone Location Recognition: A Deep Learning-Based Approach
Authors: Klein Itzik
Published: January 2020

One of the approaches for indoor positioning using smartphones is pedestrian dead reckoning. There, the user step length is estimated using empirical or biomechanical formulas. Such calculation was shown to be very sensitive to the smartphone location on the user. In addition, knowledge of the smartphone location can also help for direct step-length estimation and heading determination. In a wider point of view, smartphone location recognition is part of human activity recognition employed in many fields and applications, such as health monitoring. In this paper, we propose to use deep learning approaches to classify the smartphone location on the user, while walking, and require robustness in terms of the ability to cope with recordings that differ (in sampling rate, user dynamics, sensor type, and more) from those available in the train dataset. The contributions of the paper are: (1) Definition of the smartphone location recognition framework using accelerometers, gyroscopes, and deep learning; (2) examine the proposed approach on 107 people and 31 h of recorded data obtained from eight different datasets; and (3) enhanced algorithms for using only accelerometers for the classification process. The experimental results show that the smartphone location can be classified with high accuracy using only the smartphone’s accelerometers.
PAX-MAC: A Low Latency Anycast Protocol with Advanced Preamble
Authors: Heimfarth Tales , Giacomin João Carlos , de Freitas Edison Pignaton , Araujo Gustavo Figueiredo , de Araujo João Paulo
Published: January 2020

Wireless sensor networks employ duty-cycles to save energy, with the cost of enlargement of end-to-end latency. Cross-layer protocols that use anycast medium access control achieve latency reduction in asynchronous duty-cycled wireless sensor networks (WSNs). A series of strobed preambles is sent in order to achieve rendezvous with the next relay, selected from a forwarding candidate set (FCS). This paper proposes PAX-MAC: Pramble Ahead Cross-layer Medium Access Control. It is a novel anycast protocol for low latency packet propagation in duty-cycled WSNs. In PAX-MAC, preambles propagate ahead of data packet, prospecting the route towards sink node, while the message is sent some hops later. Simultaneous propagation of preambles and data packets provides latency reduction. The cardinality of FCS determines the average preamble propagation speed, which is lower bounded by data packet propagation speed. Differently from other approaches, our protocol takes the data packet size into account in order to maintain an optimal distance between preamble and data to minimize latency. For determining this distance, a detailed mathematical model is introduced. The performance of several state-of-the-art asynchronous protocols was appraised and compared with PAX-MAC. Our protocol outperforms in latency all other protocols for the simulated scenarios. Its energy expenditure was compatible with the best result among the other protocols. In the worst case, PAX-MAC spent 6 % more energy than the best one for a gain of 20 % in latency.
Design and Testing of a Structural Monitoring System in an Almería-Type Tensioned Structure Greenhouse
Authors: Peña Araceli , Peralta Mercedes , Marín Patricia
Published: January 2020

Greenhouse cultivation has gained a special importance in recent years and become the basis of the economy in south-eastern Spain. The structures used are light and, due to weather events, often collapse completely or partially, which has generated interest in the study of these unique buildings. This study presents a load and displacement monitoring system that was designed, and full scale tested, in an Almería-type greenhouse with a tensioned wire structure. The loads and displacements measured under real load conditions were recorded for multiple time periods. The traction force on the roof cables decreased up to 22% for a temperature increase of 30 °C, and the compression force decreased up to 16.1% on the columns or pillars for a temperature and wind speed increase of 25.8 °C and 1.9 m/s respectively. The results show that the structure is susceptible to daily temperature changes and, to a lesser extent, wind throughout the test. The monitoring system, which uses load cells to measure loads and machine vision techniques to measure displacements, is appropriate for use in different types of greenhouses.
Arrival-Time Detection in Wind-Speed Measurement: Wavelet Transform and Bayesian Information Criteria
Authors: Zhang Wei , Li Zhipeng , Gao Xuyang , Li Yanjun , Shi Yibing
Published: January 2020

The time-difference method is a common one for measuring wind speed ultrasonically, and its core is the precise arrival-time determination of the ultrasonic echo signal. However, because of background noise and different types of ultrasonic sensors, it is difficult to measure the arrival time of the echo signal accurately in practice. In this paper, a method based on the wavelet transform (WT) and Bayesian information criteria (BIC) is proposed for determining the arrival time of the echo signal. First, the time-frequency distribution of the echo signal is obtained by using the determined WT and rough arrival time. After setting up a time window around the rough arrival time point, the BIC function is calculated in the time window, and the arrival time is determined by using the BIC function. The proposed method is tested in a wind tunnel with an ultrasonic anemometer. The experimental results show that, even in the low-signal-to-noise-ratio area, the deviation between mostly measured values and preset standard values is mostly within 5 μs, and the standard deviation of measured wind speed is within 0.2 m/s.
Performance Analysis of Cost-Effective Miniature Microphone Sound Intensity 2D Probe
Authors: Mickiewicz Witold , Raczyński Michał , Parus Arkadiusz
Published: January 2020

This article presents the functional properties of modified versions of the 2D pressure–pressure intensity probe allowing us to determine the vector of sound intensity on a plane using a mechatronic system with one or two miniature electret microphones. The introduction contains basic information about the application areas of the sound intensity and its measurement problems. Next, the principle of operation of the probes and the construction of the prototype measurement system are described. It was subjected to comparative analysis for the stability of obtained results and accuracy of directional characteristics in free field conditions. For this purpose, experiments were conducted to analyze the flow of acoustic power in an anechoic chamber using both (one- and two-microphone) probes. The results were used for a comparative metrological analysis of the described methods and to indicate the advantages and disadvantages of both constructions. The next part of the article presents an experiment concerning the measurement of the sound intensity impulse response of a room, which is an example of practical use of the probe to analyze reflections in the room, which can be used in sound engineering and architectural acoustics.
A Multisensor Data Fusion Method Based on Gaussian Process Model for Precision Measurement of Complex Surfaces
Authors: Ding Ji , Liu Qiang , Bai Mingxuan , Sun Pengpeng
Published: January 2020

As multisensor measurement technology is rapidly applied in industrial production, one key issue is the data fusion procedure by combining several datasets from multiple sensors to obtain the overall geometric measurement. In this paper, a multisensor data fusion method based on a Gaussian process model is proposed for complex surface measurements. A robust surface registration method based on the adaptive distance function is firstly used to unify the coordinate systems of different measurement datasets. By introducing an adjustment model, the residuals between several independent datasets from different sensors are then approximated to construct a Gaussian process model-based data fusion system. The proposed method is verified through both simulation verification and actual experiments, indicating that the proposed method can fuse multisensor measurement datasets with better fusion accuracy and faster computational efficiency compared to the existing method.
Educational Psychological Perspectives on Sustainability Education
Authors: Määttä Kaarina , Uusiautti Satu
Published: January 2020

What is the role of educational psychology in the development of sustainability education? In this editorial article, we argue that human happiness and life satisfaction could be the keys to positive education and adapting to pro-environmental behaviors. We discuss the perspective of sustainable happiness education being the guiding principle of sustainability education. Sustainable happiness education can provide a means to educate people about ways of considering their own well-being and that of others simultaneously, while keeping in mind the sustainability aspect of their actions.
Whose Elimination? Frontline Workers’ Perspectives on the Elimination of the Human African Trypanosomiasis and Its Anticipated Consequences
Authors: Falisse Jean-Benoît , Mwamba-Miaka Erick , Mpanya Alain
Published: January 2020

While academic literature has paid careful attention to the technological efforts―drugs, tests, and tools for vector control―deployed to eliminate Gambiense Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), the human resources and health systems dimensions of elimination are less documented. This paper analyses the perspectives and experiences of frontline nurses, technicians, and coordinators who work for the HAT programme in the former province of Bandundu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at the epidemic’s very heart. The research is based on 21 semi-structured interviews conducted with frontline workers in February 2018. The results highlight distinctive HAT careers as well as social elevation through specialised work. Frontline workers are concerned about changes in active screening strategies and the continued existence of the vector, which lead them to question the possibility of imminent elimination. Managers seem to anticipate a post-HAT situation and prepare for the employment of their staff; most workers see their future relatively confidently, as re-allocated to non-vertical units. The findings suggest concrete pathways for improving the effectiveness of elimination efforts: improving active screening through renewed engagements with local leaders, conceptualising horizontal integration in terms of human resources mobility, and investing more in detection and treatment activities (besides innovation).
Peningkatan Daya Tarik Produk UMKM Teh Sereh Seungit dengan Kemasan Kekinian
Authors: Sadjoli Nicole , Yuliati Retno , Reynaldi William , Anggraini Stefany Dewi , Debian Rinaldy , Yedidya Stefanus , Kenneth Henrikus
Published: January 2020

Expanding the distribution of product sales to souvenir outlets around Cianjur Regency is a challenge for business partners. Especially if the partner's products do not have selling value because they do not have a brand name, uninteresting packaging, and have no PIRT permit. Moreover, the limitation of the partner is in utilizing technology to support operations and marketing. In community development activity, we have the opportunity to assist partners to increase the attractiveness and selling value of products so that their products can be accepted at souvenir outlets around Ciputri and Cianjur Villages. In addition, we help partners to enhance thier capabilities in technical knowledge and use of technology for operational and promotion. The results of this activity are the product has a brand name and product labels, the creation of innovative, attractive, and nowadays packaging, obtaining PIRT certificates, and finally can sell and diplay the product in the famous souvenir outlets  in Cianjur. Besides, increasing partner skills in the use of technology for purchasing production materials and marketing. After the community development activities and mentoring period are over, it is expected to provide benefits for partners to independently expand product distribution to souvenir shops around Cianjur so that they can increase sales and the economy of partner families. Besides, partners can independently use e-commerce and social media as a means of promotion and sales.
Penerapan Akuntansi Pada Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Khususnya Usaha Kemplang Krupuk Ikan Gabus Mang Arsyad dan UMKM Pempek Kemplang Krupuk Nona
Authors: Yuliachtri Saekarini , Ghozali Rosalina , Yanti Darma , Sabrina Nina
Published: January 2020

Partners in the implementation of this service Kemplang UMKM Gabus Fish Krupuk Mang Arsyad and UMKM Pempek Kemplang Krupuk Nona located in the jayalaksana hall of the village 3-4 Ulu subdistrict opposite ulu 1. Based on the situation analysis, it can be identified several problems faced by partners, namely: The level of management and accounting knowledge is very minimal in both partners. This is motivated by the level of education of partner managers who are educated with junior high school education and the highest senior high school. The implementation method used in conducting school management management activities as well as structuring school financial statement structuring consists of 2 stages. namely stage 1 delivery of material, stage 2 guidance and assistance in preparing financial statements. UMKM accounting training activities for micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM) to improve the company's financial performance run smoothly. All participants enthusiastically participated in the event until it was finished and felt the benefits of training for their business progress, gradually the process of preparing financial statements began to be carried out in the mentoring stage
Intra-Firm Coordination through Rule-Following and the Emergence of Hierarchy
Authors: Walsh Aidan , Brady Malcolm
Published: December 2019

Rules and rule-following are becoming better understood as decision-making and coordination mechanisms. Further, that hierarchy is an under-appreciated element of natural spontaneous, rule-based, orders has caused confusion. The article argues firstly that the ability to meld rule-following and hierarchy in one theory of the firm presents an opportunity for a possible consistent Austrian theory of the firm. The paper then proceeds to discuss how rule-following is embedded in conventional theories of the firm and how a rule-based firm can create value in the larger spontaneous order of the extended market. The paper concludes by arguing that even though conventional views around hierarchy and the giving of orders within a firm may have a role, the conventional view may be under-privileging the role of rules, rule-following and the consequent natural emergence of hierarchy.
Does the Disclosure of Patient Safety Incidents Satisfy Those Who Have Been Harmed?
Authors: PYO Jeehee , LEE Won , JANG Seung Gyeong , CHOI Eun Young , OCK Minsu , LEE Sang-Il
Published: January 2020

This study examines people’s experiences with the disclosure of patient safety incidents (DPSI), which is known to be effective in decreasing medical disputes and improving the relationships between patients and medical professionals. Data on people’s experiences with, and the impacts of, patient safety incidents were collected by means of an online survey of 201 individuals. Only 30.3% (n=61) of participants had experienced full DPSI. The study found that those who experienced patient safety incidents with permanent disability or death were significantly less likely to report expressions of sympathy and regret from the relevant medical professionals than those who experienced patient safety incidents with a lower level of harm (p=0.003). The percentage of participants who reported sleep disorders was 35.3% for “no disclosure”, 28.1% for “partial disclosure”, and 31.3% for “full disclosure” (p=0.673). The results of the survey indicate that those who experience patient safety incidents do not in general receive proper responses from the relevant medical professionals. This in turn suggests that detailed guidelines and training programs for DPSI are required and that psychological and other forms of support should be provided to patients and caregivers who experience patient safety incidents.
Multicultural Education for Rural Schools: Creating Relevancy in Rural America
Authors: Reed Kristine
Published: December 2019

The mobility of capital today has meant that unprecedented numbers of low-wage, low-skill jobs continue to be created in the nation's rural areas, and these jobs are often filled by culturally and linguistically diverse individuals. As a consequence, many rural areas are becoming just as diverse today as urban areas. The changing demographics have prompted efforts to incorporate multicultural education in to the curriculum of schools where ethnic diversity exists. However, research suggests that rural schools in homogenous populations are more likely to hold negative views of multicultural education. This article examines the history of multicultural education and the many schools of thought within multicultural education for the purpose of developing an approach better suited to rural schools.
Education the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Non-Urban Population: Three Cost-Effective Strategies
Authors: Stufft Derry L. , Brogadir Rebecca
Published: December 2019

The number of immigrants who do not speak English proficiently has grown rapidly in American schools. While the immigrant population is growing, the proportion of first and second-generation immigrants (the children of immigrants) is simultaneously multiplying. As the U.S. population grows more varied, public schools are faced with the challenge of meeting the needs of an increasing population of culturally and linguistically diverse students. The researchers propose three cost-effective and closely linked strategies for principals to facilitate the education of the increasingly diverse population in non-urban schools.
لواء ديالى في سنوات الحرب العالمية الثانية ( 1939 - 1945 ) (دراسة تاريخية للأوضاع الاجتماعية والاقتصادية)
Authors: المدرس/ إسراء خزعل ظاهر
Published: January 2020

أثرت الحرب العالمية الثانية على العراق ومنه لواء ديالى, فتم تقليص النفقات وتسخير كافة الامكانيات والمؤسسات لخدمة المجهود الحربي البريطاني بموجب معاهدة عام 1930م, الأمر الذي أدى إلى تراجع تطور المؤسسات في اللواء, لا سيما الصحية والتعليمية, فانتشرت الأمراض وتسربت أعداد من الطلبة بسبب الفقر الناتج عن تلك الظروف الصعبة.

     ازداد تأثير الحرب أكثر وبوضوح بعد دخول القوات البريطانية العراق على أثر انتفاضة نيسان - مايس 1941م وقررت بريطانيا تجهيز قواتها بالغذاء محلياً, نظراً لصعوبة الاستيراد بسبب ظروف الحرب, مما سبب شحة بالمواد الغذائية وارتفاعاً في الأسعار والتي عُرفت بأزمة التموين.

     حاولت الحكومة وضع بعض المعالجات الاقتصادية, فأصدرت عدداً من القوانين الاقتصادية منها قانون تنظيم الحياة الاقتصادية رقم (58) لسنة 1939م الذي منع تصدير بعض المواد الغذائية وقانون منع الاحتكار رقم (73) لسنة 1941م وقانون تنظيم الحياة الاقتصادية رقم (11) لسنة 1942م, إذ ارادت الحكومة من خلال تلك القوانين السيطرة على تسعير المواد ومراقبة توزيعها ومنع احتكارها, وأسست وزارة للتموين, إلا ان الواقع لم يشهد تحسناً ملموساً, فتفاقمت الأزمة وتدهورت الامور الاجتماعية, ومن أبرز المشكلات التي واجهت أهالي اللواء, لا سيما الفقراء منهم, هي مشكلة الخبز وصعوبة الحصول عليه, فضلاً عن رداءة نوعيته, ولكن رغم تلك المشكلات التي سببتها تلك الحرب فقد شهد اللواء تقدماً بسيطاً في بعض الجوانب, إذ أنشئت بعض المؤسسات الصحية والتعليمية, وأنجزت بعض مشاريع الري التي أدت دوراً مهماً في تقديم الخدمات لأبناء اللواء ولاسيما الاقتصادية منها.
THE EFFECT OF CLINICAL TEACHING METHOD AND LEARNING STYLE ON CLINICAL NURSING LEARNING OUTCOMES
Authors: Zuhroidah Ida , Huda Nurul , Cahyono Bagus Dwi
Published: January 2020

Background: Nursing Academy of Pasuruan has used problem solving method for learning clinical nursing practice. However, there is obstacle in the implementation of the method due to wide variation in implementing the method among field instructors. Theoretically, bedside teaching method can be used for learning activities to improve learning outcomes. Theoretically, students' learning style is associated with learning outcomes.Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of clinical bedside teaching method and learning style of students on clinical practice outcome among nursing students at the Academy of Nursing.Method: The research method used Quasi-Experimental. The population source was students at the Academy of Nursing, Pasuruan. A sample of 80 students were selected by simple random sampling. Problem solving was used as a comparison method. The data were collected using standard questionnaires, and analyzed by multiple linear regression model.Result: Results indicated that bedside teaching resulted in higher clinical nursing learning outcome than problem solving method (b = 3.5, p < 0.001, CI 95% 2.6 to 4.4). There was no statistically significant effect of learning styles on learning outcomes of nursing clinical practice (p > 0.05).Conclusion: This study concludes that bedside teaching method results in better clinical nursing learning outcome than problem solving method. It is recommended that all faculty members use bedside teaching as the learning strategy to improve learning outcomes in clinical practice.Â Key words: Bedside Teaching, Problem Solving, Learning Styles, Clinical Practical Learning Outcomes.
THE EFFECT OF HEALTH PROMOTION ABOUT DISASTER MANAGEMENT TOWARDS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF YOUTH RED CROSS MEMBERS
Authors: Juksen Loren , Rahmawati Ida , Utami Qrestha
Published: January 2020

Background: The potential for natural disasters in Bengkulu is very worrying. Mukomuko is one of the districts in Bengkulu Province which has a geographical location prone to earthquakes and Tsunami. Preparedness and disaster mitigation in school students is still low. Members of the youth red cross in senior high schools have never been exposed to disaster management.Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine health promotion to increasing knowledge about disaster management on students of youth red cross members.Methods: This study used pre and posttest without control group design. Population in this study were all students of youth red cross members at SMA Negeri 1 Mukomuko Bengkulu with the amount of 30 people. Sampling technique in this study used total sampling obtained samples were 30 people. Collecting data in this study used primary data obtained from SMA Negeri 1 Mukomuko and secondary data with filled out questionnaire.Results: The results of this study showed: (1) from 30 people there were 13 people (43,3%) before treatment were good knowledge, 16 people (53,3%) before treatment were moderate knowledge, and 1 people (3,3%) before treatment were low knowledge; (2) from 30 people there were 18 people (60%) after treatment were good knowledge and 12 people (40%) after treatment were moderate knowledge; (3) results of Paired Sample t-test obtained value of Â t = 3,023 with p-value = 0,005<0,05 significant means there was significant differences between knowledge about Disaster Management on Students before treatment and knowledge about Disaster Management on Students after treatment.Conclusion: The importance of direct information from health workers regarding disaster management has a continuing impact to be applied by youth red cross students when a disaster occurs.Â Key words: Health Promotion, Knowledge, Disaster Management.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN DOSEN BERPRESTASI DI SEKOLAH TINGGI MANAJEMEN INFORMATIKA DAN KOMPUTER (STMIK) HANG TUAH PEKANBARU MENGGUNAKAN METODE WEIGHTED PRODUCT (WP)
Authors: Irawan Yuda
Published: January 2020

Berdasarkan Undang-undang Republik Indonesia No. 14 tahun 2005 tentang Guru dan Dosen, Pasal 51 Ayat (1) Butir b, bahwa dosen berhak mendapatkan promosi dan penghargaan sesuai dengan kinerja akademiknya. Pemberian penghargaan tersebut akan mendorong dosen untuk berprestasi secara lebih produktif, sehingga dapat mendorong tercapainya tujuan pengembangan sistem Pendidikan Tinggi khususnya, dan pembangunan nasional pada umumnya. Pemilihan dosen berprestasi dilakukan oleh Ketua STMIK Hang Tuah Pekanbaru yang dimana informasi dosen berprestasi didapat dari  bagian Pusat Penjamin Mutu Internal (PPMI). Bagian Administrasi Prodi beserta bagian Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (P3M) memberikan data pendukung dosen berprestasi kepada PPMI. Metode Weight Product (WP) merupakan metode yang dapat digunakan untuk proses pemilihan Dosen berprestasi. Sistem pendukung keputusan pemilihan Dosen berprestasi berbasis web dengan menggunakan metode Weight Product (WP) ini dilakukan dengan membuat sistem yang terdiri dari tiga modul yaitu modul pengolahan data alternatif, modul proses pemilihan, modul pengolahan laporan.

Kata kunci : Dosen Berprestasi, Sistem Pendukung Keputusan, Weight Product (WP)
SISTEM PENILAIAN SISWA KURIKULUM 2013 PADA SDN 007 BAGAN BESAR MENGGUNAKAN BAHASA PEMROGRAMAN PHP
Authors: Adrianto Sukri , Fitri Yenius Novia
Published: January 2020

Kurikulum 2013 (K-13) merupakan kurikulum yang berlaku dalam sistem Pendidikan Indonesia. Kurikulum K-13 merupakan kurikulum yang diterapkan oleh pemerintah untuk menggantikan Kurikulum 2006. Kurikulum 2013 memiliki empat aspek penilaian, yaitu aspek pengetahuan, aspek keterampilan, aspek sikap, dan perilaku. Telah dilakukan penelitian pada SDN 00, dimana terdapat beberapa masalah dalam melakukan penilaian terhadap siswa yaitu penilaian siswa masih dilakukan menggunakan microsoft excel memungkinkan terjadinya redudansi data dalam melakukan penilaian siswa serta memerlukan waktu untuk melakukan penilaian. Maka dirancang sebuah sistem penilaian siswa yang mampu menyediakan laporan penilaian siswa yang baik. Sistem penilaian siswa dibuat menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP versi 5.2.9 dimana sistem tersebut  menampung semua data dan informasi tentang penilaian siswa secara komputerisasi. Data dan informasi ini tersimpan secara terpusat pada suatu database. Dengan terpusatnya data dan informasi ini, dapat mempercepat proses penilaian siswa dan mempercepat pekerjaan Guru Kelas dalam pembuatan laporan rapor angka, laporan rapor deskripsi dan laporan rekap nilai.

Kata kunci : Sistem, Penilaian, Siswa, Kurikulum  2013, PHP
Effect of Sodium Nitroprusside (SNP) on Minerals Content of Cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. Grown under Salt Stress
Authors: Al-Jarah Talib M. M. , Jerry Awatif N. , Jasim Abbas M.
Published: January 2020

The experiment was conducted during the winter season of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 at directorates of agriculture in Al-Zubair district, Basrah, Iraq to study the effect of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) at four concentration (0, 50, 100 and 150) ?M with number of sprays (once and twice) and three cultivars (Pruktor F1, Luna and Rain ball F1) on mineral content of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Potassium/Sodium (K+/Na+) ratio, Chloride (Cl-), Sulfur (S) and Iron (Fe) of leaves. Split-Split Plot design was used with three replicates per treatment. The means of treatments were compared by L.S.D. at 0.05 probability. Results indicated that Pruktor F1 had the highest percentage of N, P, K, K+/Na+ ratio for both growing seasons while the highest accumulation of Na and Cl- in Rain ball F1 cultivar. Plants sprayed twice with SNP had a significant increase in P, K, K+/Na+ ratio, S, and Fe comparing with once spray for both growing seasons. PruktorF1 sprayed with SNP at 100 ?M twice time was superior in P, K, K+/Na+ ratio, S and Fe, whereas, the same cultivar at 150 ?M concentration was superior in N for both growing seasons, same cultivar at 100 and 150 ?M sprayed twice time gave the lowest percentage of Na+ and Cl–, respectively. Also Rain ball F1 at control treatment had the highest accumulation of Na and of Cl-.
Influence of Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Frozen-Storage Period in the Colour Characteristics of Poultry Meat
Authors: Khalaf Jalilah H. , Al-Asadi Majid H. , Al-Hilphy Asaad R.
Published: January 2020

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of modified atmosphere packaging and frozen storage period in the colour characteristics of chick thigh meat. The treatments were 70%CO2+15%N2+15%O2, 70%CO2 +30%N2, 70%CO2+ 30% O2 ,50%N2+50%O2, vacuumand clove oil at different frozen storage periods (1, 30, 60,and 90 days at -18 C). An 84 chick thigh meat pieces were utilized in this study. Polyethylene bags were used in packaging meat under vacuum, then filled with different gases. Colour parameters such as lightness (L*), redness/greenness (a*), yellowness/blueness (b*), Chroma (?C), the total colour difference (?E), and hue angle (h) were studied. The results demonstration that the modified atmosphere packaging treatments have a significant (P<0.05) effect on L*, a*, h values, but b*, ?C, and ?E parameter were not significantly affected by the treatments. Furthermore, the frozen storage periods have a significant (P<0.05) effect on L*, a*, b*, h, ?C, and ?E values. The result clarified that the effect of the interference between the modified atmosphere packaging treatments and frozen storage periods on a*, ?E, ?C, and h values was not significant, but its effect on L* and b* was significant (P<0.05). The results also showed that the highest L* value was 54.12 by using vacuumed packaging treatment on 30 days of frozen storage period. a* value was increased by using modified atmosphere packaging treatments but decreased with the increase of frozen storage period. b* value was ranged between 0.70 by control to 16.65 by using 70%CO2+15%N2+15%O2. The lowest ?E, ?C, and h values were 4.96, 2.70 and 0.53 by using70%CO2+30%N2, 70%CO2+30%N2 and clove oil on 30, 1 and 1 days of frozen storage period respectively.
Gel Extraction from Caper Fruits (Capparies spinosa L.) and Assess its Effectiveness as Antioxidants
Authors: Al-Birawee Anwar R.T. , Nasser Amera K.
Published: January 2020

The results of the current study showed that the caper plant contains active compounds such as phenols and flavonoids. Caper gel exhibited the highest antioxidant activity about 92.31 % when used at concentration 100 %, when was comparable to that shown by the industrial antioxidant Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT), which reached to 93.41%. The results also indicated that the alcohol extract of the caper gel was able to sweep the hydrogen peroxide amounted to 81.05 % compared to that shown by the industrial antioxidant and without significant differences. It also showed a reduction of 2.25 % which was not significantly different from standard ascorbic antioxidant which had the highest average of 2.84 %. This ability increased with an increase in gel concentration with no significant differences.
Functionalization of the imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine ring in α-phosphonoacrylates and α-phosphonopropionates via microwave-assisted Mizoroki–Heck reaction
Authors: Kusy Damian , Wojciechowska Agata , Małolepsza Joanna , Błażewska Katarzyna M
Published: January 2020

A series of new phosphonocarboxylates containing an imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine ring has been synthesized via the microwave-assisted Mizoroki–Heck reaction. The efficient modification of the imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine ring has been achieved as late-stage functionalization, enabling and accelerating the generation of a library of compounds from a common precursor.
W. G. Sebald: Emigrant and Academic
Authors: Schütte Uwe
Published: January 2020

In this chapter, Schütte introduces Sebald as a writer caught not only between two cultures, but between the worlds of academia and literature. It explores the beginnings of Sebald’s life, from his remote childhood in an Alpine village tohis ‘poisonous’ family inheritance – Sebald considered his parents complicit in the crimes of National Socialism. Schütte goes on to consider Sebald’s emigration to the UK, charting his development as an intellectual and his taking up of writing due to a dissatisfaction with the majority of German post-war literature.
Hydrogen Molecules in the Dark Ages Halos: Thermal Emission versus Resonant Scattering
Authors: Novosyadlyj B. , Shulga V. , Kulinich Yu. , Han W.
Published: December 2019

The emission from dark ages halos in the lines of transitions between the lowest rotational levels of hydrogen and hydrogen deuteride molecules is analyzed. It is assumed that molecules are excited by the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and collisions with hydrogen atoms. The physical parameters of halos and the number density of molecules are precalculated assuming that halos are homogeneous top-hat spheres formed from the cosmological density perturbations in the four-component universe with post-Planck cosmological parameters. The differential brightness temperatures and differential spectral fluxes in the rotational lines of H2–HD molecules are computed for two phenomena: thermal luminescence and resonant scattering of CMB radiation. The results show that the expected maximal values of differential brightness temperature of warm halos (T

K
 ∼ 200–800 K) are at the level of nanokelvins, are comparable for both phenomena, and are below the sensitivity of modern submillimeter radio telescopes. For hot halos (T

K
 ∼ 2000–5000 K) the thermal emission of H2-ortho molecules dominates and the differential brightness temperatures are predicted to be of a few microkelvins at the frequencies 300–600 GHz, which could be detectable with next-generation telescopes.
A New Guide for Condylar Blade-Plate on Distal Femoral Fractures
Authors: Çullu Emre , Özkan Ilhan , Baltaci Eray , Alparslan Bülent
Published: January 2020

This article presents a new guide used to reduce the risk of malalignment following distal femoral fracture fixation with a 95° angled blade plate.
The 2-0 Ethilon Test
Authors: Moholkar Kirti , McCoy G
Published: January 2020

Tight closure, which is a sign of ischemia secondary to tension, can lead to tissue necrosis. This article describes a simple and reliable test to help avoid excessive tension during skin closure.
Lateral Patella Dislocation Associated With an Irreducible Posterolateral Knee Dislocation: Literature Review
Authors: Wilson Timothy C , Talwalkar Janak , Johnson Darren L
Published: January 2020

Posterolateral dislocations involve significant injury to the medial structures of the knee, therefore particular attention should be paid to repairing the medial patella stabilizers at the time of open reduction.
Surgical Treatment Modalities for Lower-Extremity Iatrogenic Nerve Lesions
Authors: Krapohl Björn D , Machens Hans-Günther
Published: January 2020

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Thirty-six patients with tower-extremity iatrogenic nerve injury were treated with neurolysis (23), direct nerve coaption (1), and nerve grafting (12) depending on the nature, duration, and degree of nerve injury. Seventeen (74%) of 23 patients presenting with motor nerve injury achieved motor function against resistance. In 24 (80%) of 30 patients with sensory nerve involvement, at least some superficial sensory function was restored. Surgeons should be familiar with clinical and electroneurophysiological tests for early diagnosis of iatrogenic nerve injuries to allow early intervention for maximum nerve recovery.
The case: Your diagnosis?
Authors: Kidwai Arif S , Klassen Christopher , Hemphill Shane , Griffiths Harry J
Published: January 2020

Diagnosis: Intra-Articular Synovial Lipoma
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery
Authors: Morita Kazumi , Smith Kelly M
Published: January 2020

Although antimicrobials are effective in preventing postoperative surgical infection, there is substantial room for improvement in their use.
Comparison of Perioperative Morbidity in Translaminar Facet Versus Pedicle Screw Fixation
Authors: Tuli Sagun K , Eichler Marc E , Wooard Eric J
Published: January 2020

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This retrospective study evaluated the perioperative morbidity of patients undergoing lumbar, sacral, or lumbosacral fusion using either pedicle or translaminar facet screw fixation following interbody fusion. Hospital charts of all patients who presented to a single tertiary care institution during a 4-year period were reviewed. Findings indicated translaminar facet screw fixation was a less invasive spinal fixation method with decreased perioperative morbidity compared to pedicle screw fixation.
A Comparison of Grass Carp Population Characteristics Upstream and Downstream of Lock and Dam 19 of the Upper Mississippi River
Authors: Sullivan Christopher J. , Weber Michael J. , Pierce Clay L. , Camacho Carlos A.
Published: January 2020

Grass Carp Ctenopharyngodon idella have been intentionally stocked for aquatic vegetation control across the Midwestern United States for several decades. During the 1970s, escapement of Grass Carp into the Missouri River facilitated their naturalization into much of the Mississippi River basin, including the Upper Mississippi River. Lock and Dam 19 (LD19) in Keokuk, Iowa, is a high-head dam that represents a focal point for naturalized Grass Carp management where populations may differ between upstream and downstream pools as result of limited upstream migration, but potential differences between populations have yet to be evaluated to the best of our knowledge. The objective of this study was to compare the relative abundance, size structure, condition, growth, and recruitment variability of Grass Carp collected upstream and downstream of LD19. We sampled Grass Carp monthly (April–October) during 2014 and 2015 from four locations in the Des Moines River (downstream of LD19) and five locations throughout the Skunk, Iowa, and Cedar rivers (upstream of LD19) using boat electrofishing and trammel net sets. We captured 29 Grass Carp upstream of LD19 compared with 179 individuals captured downstream. Trammel nets only captured Grass Carp downstream of LD19; trammel net catch per unit effort upstream of LD19 was low and ranged from 0.0 to 8.0 fish/net lift (mean ± SE = 0.39 ± 0.13). Electrofishing catch per unit effort ranged from 0.0 to 22.7 fish/h (1.49 ± 0.30) and was higher downstream (2.42 ± 0.30) of LD19 than upstream (0.57 ± 0.07). Grass Carp downstream of LD19 tended to be smaller, younger, of lower body condition, had higher mortality rates, and were slower growing compared with those collected upstream and to populations documented in other systems. Understanding and monitoring adult Grass Carp population characteristics upstream and downstream of LD19 is necessary to determine how they may change in response to ongoing harvest efforts for invasive carps in these river reaches.
A Comparative Historical Analysis of the Evolution of the Venture Capital Industry in the Economic Regions of the United States of America, Europe, and China
Authors: Bhattacharyya Som Sekhar , Laik Bibhash , Sharma Divya , Bose Tirthankar
Published: January 2020

Venture capital (VC) provides a platform to empowered individuals with financial constraints to transform their ideas into business models and attain commercial success. This article reviewed the growth and trends of VC industry across various regions such as the United States of America (USA), Europe, China, and India. Initially, VC firms flourished and developed in the USA and still it harbors the largest VC industry. From the USA, VC firms spread to Europe and then much later to emerging economies like China and India. Although the VC ecosystem had started late in China, it had registered higher growth when compared to Europe in terms of VC investment. China has become the second largest VC market. It was backed by government initiatives, vast market opportunities, and home-grown technology firm investments. India has started observing growth in VC space later than China but had ample opportunities to allow for a surge in VC activities.
Modified Multi-Grey Wolf Pack for Vital Sign-Based Disease Identification
Authors: Banerjee Nabanita , Mukhopadhyay Sumitra
Published: January 2020

Noninvasive process of vital sign identification and design of low-cost decision-making system for the betterment of rural health care support is a prime facet of research. The identification of bio-signals from different sensors, noise removal, signal processing, and decision making requires the use of sophisticated expert system. In this chapter, the authors propose a modified multi grey wolf pack optimization technique (MMGWO) for better generalization and diversification. The basic model has been modified using net energy gain of the individual wolf in the process of hunting. Here multiple packs of wolves are considered with simultaneous sharing and conflict among them. The performance of the proposed technique is tested on 23 well known classical benchmark functions, CEC 2014 benchmark problem set along with classical real-life applications. The experimental results and related analysis show that the proposed MMGWO is significantly superior to other existing techniques.
Digitalization of Interlocking System to Optimize Logistics in Railway Transportation
Authors: Nzama Sipho , Telukdarie Arnesh
Published: January 2020

Effective logistics management plays a crucial role in the railway industry for transporting goods and people. There is a need to improve the railway infrastructure to meet today's increasing demand for railway transportation. Digitalising the railways help improve the old dilapidated infrastructure which could cause train delays in railway logistics. Interlocking testing is a priority, requiring stringent procedures guided by rail safety regulations. Historically interlocking testing required significant protocols and effort resulting in expensive resource allocation in the form of personnel, equipment, and time. This study examines modernised technology that presents the new configuration setup and improves processes that can potentially replace traditional methods. The findings of this study prove that the use of this new technology in railways can significantly reduce the amount of time spent on this process, increase the reliability, and save on human resources.
The Modelling and Simulation of Integrated Battlefield Cyber-Kinetic Effects
Authors: Ormrod David , Turnbull Benjamin
Published: January 2020

Despite the academic and military interest in the use of combined cyber-kinetic effects in future warfare, there is little that seeks to scientifically analyse the impact of combined cyber and kinetic military action. Current approaches to simulation focus on either the physical or cyber, but there are no current simulation approaches that combine these two domains. Military simulations in particular favor physical domains over cyber ones, relegating the uniqueness and nuances of cyber a second order consideration. Future warfare will incorporate a combined multi-domain conflict, and this includes cyber. To effectively simulate this, the uniqueness of each domain must be considered, including the interaction between domains to produce combined effects. This work introduces the Battlespace Integrated Cyber-Kinetic Effects (BICKE) simulation framework. The BICKE framework is designed specifically to combine the cyber and physical domains for the purposes of simulating mission impact. There is a requirement for researchers to measure the synergistic effects across domains.
Minimizing food waste to Prevent Global Hunger
Authors: Mahaliyanaarachchi Rohana P.
Published: January 2020

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Implications of Post-Harvest Losses and Acreage Response of Selected Up-Country Vegetables from Nuwara-Eliya District in Sri Lanka on Sustained Food Security
Authors: Dharmathilake N. R. D. S. , Rosairo H. S. R. , Ayoni V. D. N. , Herath R. M.
Published: January 2020

Purpose: Up-country vegetable sector is sensitive in achieving food security as a prominent sub sector within the Sri Lankan agriculture. But a high post-harvest loss (PHLs) along traditional supply chains and competitiveness of alternative crops are a couple of great challenges on availability of these vegetables. This study estimated PHLs of carrots, cabbage and leeks along the most prominent supply chain from Nuwara-Eliya to Dambulla Dedicated Economic Center followed by an acreage response analysis which has a timely importance. Research Method: The most prominent supply chain in Nuwara-Eliya district which has track record on highest production of up-country vegetables was identified by a pilot test. Multi stage purposive sampling technique was used to track key players and data on estimated PHLs were collected through questionnaire surveys. Acreage response analysis was done by secondary data with the application of Nerlovian expectation model. Findings: Incidence of PHLs of leeks was the highest (44%) and major contributing causes were trimming of lengthier but fresh leaves while bundling followed by mechanical damages. Incidence of PHLs of cabbage was 43% and mainly it was due to trimming of outer leaves. PHLs of carrots (30%) were mainly due to rots and mechanical damages. Acreage response analysis revealed that farmers were responsive to yester year prices of vegetables and potato; an alternative crop. Unit increase of vegetable price can increase the acreage of up-country vegetable by 0.21 hectares while unit increase of potato price can reduce acreage of up-country vegetables by 0.26 hectares. Research Limitations: This study was constrained a little bit by lack of time and logistical limitations. Originality/value: Relationships established between the scale of farming operation and the PHLs was a novel finding of this study. PHLs of upcountry vegetables along their common supply chain were also quantified. Policy formulations must be mainly focused on price controlling of vegetable crops to minimize the relative fluctuations in the extents cultivated and preventing high PHLs which may seriously affect food security of the country.