bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMMERCIALIZATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY OF UKRAINE�
Authors: KRUPINA S.V. , YABLONSKAYA N.V.
Published: August 2018

Topicality. Inmodernterms, the use of intellectual property determines the competitivenessof a country, region, enterpriseandshouldbringmaximumprofit. The transformation of intellectual property into aninnovative product, suitable for production and market, is the most difficult stagein thechainconnecting science and thein ventor with the consumer.

Aim and tasks. The purpose of the articleis to study the process of commercialization in the market of objects of intellectual property as a component of the market of innovations.

Research results. The article deals with the main issues of commercialization process in the market of intellectual property objects, as one of the important components of the Ukrainian innovation market.

The stages of transformation of scientifick nowledge intoinnovation are defined.

The structure of the main stages of the innovation process and their connection with the market of intellectual property objects are proposed. In this work the concept of commercialization, it stypes, means and features on the market of objects of intellectual property isstudied. The main indicators of innovation activity of Ukrainian enterprises, namely, enterprises of the food industry, are analyzed. The main problems of the sector of formation and realization of intellectual property in Ukraine are revealed.

Conclusion. The objects of innovation and the process of commercialization can be there sults of any stage of the innovation process, attheen dofe achofits stages, there sults may have a finished appearance and act on the market commodity that has value. All the time itisnecessary to in crease the demand of industrial enterprises and business for theresults of intellectual work and research and development, and to build a system of cooperation between educational, scientific, scientific and technical, research and development institutions and representatives of the real sector of the economy, which in the future willin crease the innovative activity of Ukrainian enterprises. In the country little attentionis paid to the development and financing of science, the formation of the market of intellectual products, the necessary cooperation between the state and entre preneur ship, should create a favor able economic and legal environment for the development of thein tellectual property market, support for the development of innovative entrepreneur ship by the state, improvement of the system of commercialization of the results of intellectual activity at all stages of the innovation process.
BACKGROUND INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES UKRAINE�
Authors: KARPINSKA A.V. , LUKASHCHUK V.V.
Published: August 2018

Topicality. The inconsistency in carrying out scientific and technical and innovation policy during the years of Ukraine's independence has led to a significant technological lag behind the developed countries of the world. As a result, the low level of competitiveness of domestic industrial enterprises has become. In such circumstances, considerable importance is the creation of proper conditions for formation of an integrated national system to effectively transform new knowledge into new technologies, products and services that find their ultimate consumers.

Aim and tasks. The aim of the article is to study, evaluate and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the country in providing the prerequisites for the innovation development of Ukrainian industrial enterprises.

Research results. The article analyzes the main prerequisites for the formation of innovation system in Ukraine revealed strengths and weaknesses of the country's position in ensuring these prerequisites for innovative industrial development. The main directions of improvement of the components of the national innovation system are determined.

Conclusions. The results of the analysis of the effectiveness of the national innovation system testify that in Ukraine, unfortunately, satisfactory prerequisites for the innovative development of industrial enterprises have not yet been formed. Having educated and professionally trained people who can create, share and use knowledge inspires some optimism, because intellectual capital of Ukraine - a point of growth for the economy. About that. in the conditions of an open market and borders, in the absence of economic freedoms and satisfactory social standards, our human capital will be the point of growth for foreign economies. The success of the modern state is defined by the ability to generate and commercialize knowledge and information as well as reforms to create an innovative economy and particularly for the innovative development of industrial enterprises should be a priority in most economic strategy.
Analisis Implementasi Akad Istishna' Pembiayaan Rumah
Authors: Sundari Sundari , Zuana Muhammad Mujtaba Mitra
Published: August 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahu bagaimana praktek akad istishna yang diterapkan oleh perumahan alam desa ketidur mojokerto. Jenis penelitian ini adalah peneltian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pemaparan yang berkaitan dengan pemecahan masalah yang ada. Hasil penelitian ini bahwa akad yang digunakan adalah akad istihna dengan terbebas dari riba/bunga, Juga, menganut konsep tidak menerapkan suku bunga atau riba, tidak ada denda, tidak menjamin barang yang bukan milik pembeli, dan harga kredit yang ditentukan berlaku tetap hingga lunas, jaminan yang diterapkan berupa jaminan barang (rahn).
Authors: Rozaq Abdul , Sholihin Fuad , Hardinto Raden Kelik
Published: August 2018

Guidance and counseling is a support service for students both individually and in groups, to be able to independently and develop optimally in the areas of personal life development, social life, learning ability, and career planning, through various types of support services and activities, based on the norms applicable. In high school education institutions (SMA) provided a teacher guidance and counseling (BK) as a counselor of students and parents in the development of children in school.

This study aims to produce a design of Information Systems Guidance Counseling based Intrumentation Service Mapping and Potential Qur'an (IPLP-Q) for High School Students are expected to help teachers BK to serve students and girls in the development of identity.

In the development of this system will apply the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, whose activities consist of analysis, design, and implementation. Which aims to model Guidance Counseling Instrumentation Mapping Service And Potential Qur'An For High School students really in accordance with the needs, so that all activities of the process of counseling guidance services can run effectively and efficiently.
Klasifikasi Kelulusan Mahasiswa Menggunakan Algoritma Learning Vector Quantization
Authors: Kartini Dwi , Nugroho Radityo Adi , Faisal Mohammad Reza
Published: August 2018

Program studi Ilmu Komputer FMIPA ULM meluluskan puluhan mahasiswa S1 setiap tahun. Salah satu kriteria penilaian pada akreditasi program studi adalah penilaian terhadap lama studi mahasiswa yang lulus tepat waktu. Pada penelitian ini akan dilakukan klasifikasi kelulusan berdasarkan status lama studi mahasiswa    tahun = tepat waktu  dan  lama studi    4,5 tahun = tidak tepat waktu. Klasifikasi kelulusan mahasiswa berdasarkan IP semester I, Semester II, Semester III dan Semester IV yang telah lulus. Jika suatu sistem dapat melakukan klasifikasi kelulusan mahasiswa sebagai prediksi lama studi mahasiswa, diharapkan akan menjadi rekomendasi bagi dosen Penasehat Akademik memberikan nasehat kepada mahasiswa yang terdeteksi kemungkinan lulus tidak tepat waktu sehingga tindakan pencegahan Drop Out (DO) dapat diambil lebih awal. Hasil akurasi yang sesuai dengan data uji sebesar 70% dengan menggunakan α = 0.5, decrement alfa 0.35 dan maxepoch = 500.
Authors: Anam Choirul , Maesaroh Siti , Samponu Yohakim Benedictus
Published: August 2018

Most people want to have the ideal weight. One way to go is to diet. A good diet by adjusting a balanced dose of food consumed. The complicated in the diet is to calculate the amount of food intake and adjust the composition of the content to meet balanced doses. Computer applications with data mining algorithms is a solution that helps simplify the diet category for a person. In this study used Naïve Bayes algorithm and built in a computer software to calculate existing training data.
PENERAPAN ALGORITMA GENETIKA MENGGUNAKAN METODE SELEKSI ROULETTE WHEEL PADA OPTIMASI PENENTUAN KOMPOSISI BAHAN PAKAN AYAM BROILER
Authors: Zamani Iqbal Fairus , Wicaksono Galih Wasis , Minarno Agus Eko
Published: August 2018

Seiring dengan aktivitas manusia yang beragam untuk menjaga terpenuhinya asupan gizi pada makanan maka kebutuhan nabati dan hewani harus terpenuhi. Kebutuhan pangan hewani merupakan kebutuhan yang sering dikonsumsi oleh banyak orang dan salah satunya adalah ayam broiler. Ayam broiler merupakan hewan ternak yang mudah untuk diproduksi, maka dari itu banyak ternak ayam broiler yang kita jumpai diberbagai tempat. Namun ada beberapa permasalahan yang terjadi pada kebanyakan peternak ayam broiler yaitu mengenai komposisi bahan pakan dan biaya ransum ternak yang tinggi. Maka untuk memenuhi komposisi bahan yang tepat dengan biaya minimal peneliti menawarkan salah satu solusi menggunakan algoritma genetika dalam penentuan komposisi bahan pakan ternak ayam broiler. penerapan ini menggunakan data 50 bahan pakan ternak ayam broiler beserta nutrisinya metode yang digunnakan adalah metode roulette wheel. Dari hasil pengujian diperoleh parameter optimal dengan ukuran populasi 400, banyak generasi 350 dan kombinasi pc 0.1 dan pm 0.8 dengan pengujian sebanyak 10 kali. Hasil ini merupakan komposisi bahan pakan ternak ayam broiler yang memenuhi kebutuhan nutrisi dengan biaya yang minimal.
Authors: Rozaq Abdul , Hardinto Raden Kelik , Annurrahman Annurrahman , Susanti Dewi
Published: August 2018

Currently the financial administrators of the District Education and Culture Office of Tanah Bumbu do the work of input data paying additional income based on workload (TPBBK) using MsExcel so that the data input constraints are still manual and the database is not adequate so the work becomes ineffective and efficient. So this study aims to find the problems, design, build and implement the Information System Payments TPBBK the Office of Education and Culture Tanah Bumbu Regency.

The research method used is applied research method (Applied Research). Data collection techniques used are observation and interview. Beginning with analyzing functional and non functional requirements and PIECES analysis.

The results of this study are aimed primarily to facilitate financial admisnistrator in making reports TPBBK, produce reports TPBBK precisely and save time in the process.
Topical Problems of Choral and Orchestra Conductors Training in the Russian Far East Region
Authors: Semenova N. F.
Published: August 2018

The article covers a wide range of problems connected with choral and orchestra conductors training in the Russian Far East Region. The author focuses on the specificity of the educational process organization for choral and orchestra conductors. The formation of orchestra and choral conductor’s professional skills is a three-dimensional process including educational work, concert-performing and research work. The author describes an experience of Khabarovsk State Institute of Culture in training professionals in choral and orchestra performance. The article describes the content, methodical and didactic aspects of the educational process of students majoring in Conducting. The author dwells on the features of the organization of students’ creative work and ways of cooperation between the Institute and the representatives of the creative and artistic environment.
Convention of Generations in the New World of Education
Authors: Fedorov A. A. , Ilaltdinova E. Yu. , Frolova S. V.
Published: August 2018

The article addresses the issues of intergenerational interaction of subjects of educational space in conditions of the modern changing world. The authors propose and substantiate a conventional approach to determine the nature of interaction between a Teacher and a Student. An empirical basis for developing this approach was an analysis of the theories of generations and the age structure of the pedagogical community of the Russian Federation. The study presents statistical data on the characteristics of the age structure of the pedagogical community at the federal, regional and institutional levels. The specifics of the perception by the teachers and students of the role of modern student youth in the life of the university, the difference in value orientations in the changing world of education are indicated. The authors emphasize the significance of the problem posed by the interaction of generations in the educational organization. The fundamental principle of interaction between the Student and the Teacher within the framework of the conventional approach viewed as a new methodological approach is the principle of the convention of generations. This approach is presented in comparison with the existing modern approaches to the organization of interaction between the subjects of educational space (event, subject-subject, environmental) as a new conceptual framework that defines the goals, principles, methods and results of the interaction between all subjects of the educational space. These subjects are considered as representatives of different but equal generations in the context of the space of continuous education of each of them, the result of which is cooperative educational effect achievement. The article dwells on the characteristics of the “convention of generations” as a multi-vector interaction of generations that overcomes the shortcomings of one-way interaction of generations as a transfer of experience and knowledge from older to younger. The one-way interaction strategy forms the so-called “presumption of incompetence” of the younger generation that generates excessive custody that goes to the authoritarianism and does not promote the development of such qualities in the younger generation as independence, responsibility, initiative, creativity.
development of University Innovative Potential as a Factor Contributing to the Growth of Labor Satisfaction of Young Teachers
Authors: Prokopov N. I. , Antonyuk S. N. , Ivanov S. Yu. , Ivanova D. V.
Published: August 2018

Based on the results of the authors’ sociological research, the article analyzes the components that determine the professional development trajectories of young teachers in an innovative technical University. In the course of studying the respondents’ motivational preferences and working conditions there were revealed the peculiarities of young teachers’ adaptation in the educational process. The requirements imposed by the University in the process of its innovative development on young teachers and researchers are of key importance. An openness of the University to innovation involves the formation of a whole range of activities on quality management, measuring the activity of young teachers in research and educational work of structural units. The presented complex analysis of the developing practices allows to reveal the most “bottlenecks” in the work with young people and to offer a list of practical recommendations for the fuller use of their professional potential.
MINERAÇÃO DE DADOS:
Authors: Avelar Cátia Fabíola Parreira de , Rocha Thiago Augusto Hernandes , Cruz Flávia Juliesse Soares
Published: August 2018

O objetivo do artigo foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre a técnica de mineração de dados (Data Mining) em bases de dados que concentram as publicações voltadas para Administração: EBSCO, SCIELO e SPELL. Foram identificados 238 artigos de diversas áreas do conhecimento e após a exclusão dos trabalhos que não pertenciam a Administração, restaram 24 artigos. Não foi adotada limitação temporal quanto à data de publicação dos trabalhos. Os artigos foram analisados quanto: a qualidade do veículo de publicação (webqualis), o objetivo, as técnicas utilizadas, a subárea de concentração dentro da Administração, ao país de origem e principais conceitos articulados. Observou-se que apesar do grande número de artigos que utilizam a técnica em diversas áreas do conhecimento, a publicação científica em Administração é incipiente. As publicações concentram-se nas subáreas de Finanças e Marketing e em sua maioria são estudos empíricos aplicados. Os países que mais publicaram foram Taiwan e Brasil.
GESTÃO HOTELEIRA:
Authors: Luz Bruna Soares da , Santos Daniele Cristina Tavares dos , Silva Aldair Fernandes da
Published: August 2018

A gestão hoteleira nos tempos atuais vem passando por dificuldades na prospecção e fidelização de novos clientes, a situação de crise que o setor enfrenta ocorreu após as expectativas com o evento da copa do mundo de 2014 não serem atendidas. Portanto este artigo objetivou discorrer sobre as estratégias de marketing que poderiam ser utilizadas para aumentar a taxa de ocupação no Hotel, localizado no bairro Carlos Prates em Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais. A metodologia utilizada para elaboração do artigo foram as pesquisas descritiva, exploratória, qualitativa, bibliográfica e o estudo de caso. Pode-se destacar algumas estratégias como a implantação de uma pesquisa de satisfação para obter o feedback dos clientes; atualização constante das redes sociais e a divulgação do Hotel em eventos realizados em Belo Horizonte. Sugere-se que sejam realizadas novas pesquisas em associações ligadas ao setor hoteleiro, como uma estratégia de benchmarking, avaliando a empresa em relação à concorrência, por meio do qual é possível aplicar os melhores desempenhos de outros hotéis. Uma dessas associações podem ser o Convention & Visitors Bureau.
REFORMA TRABALHISTA:
Authors: Rodrigues Isabella Stroppa , Melo Júlia Carla Duarte
Published: August 2018

O presente trabalho pretendeu demonstrar, através de um estudo da reforma trabalhista aprovada na forma da Lei 13.467/2017, o modo como seus direcionamentos caminham, na contemporaneidade, na direção da precarização do trabalho no Brasil, retroagindo não apenas no contexto normativo nacional, mas mundial. Neste sentido, realizou-se a análise das mudanças aqui consideradas como mais prejudiciais aos direitos dos hipossuficientes à luz das perspectivas relacionadas ao emprego formal e à precarização do trabalho. A partir destas, concluiu-se que, além da indicação de aplicação de controle de constitucionalidade, inúmeros aprofundamentos devem ser feitos no estudo desta Reforma a fim de que, ainda a tempo, sejam identificadas possibilidades de recuperação de direitos e diminuição dos nocivos impactos à economia obreira no Brasil.
A ERA ELETRÔNICA DA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA FEDERAL:
Authors: Albuquerque Bruno Marques , Silva Fernanda Cláudia Araújo da , Sousa Thanderson Pereira de
Published: August 2018

É perceptível que grande parte das transformações da atualidade se configuram de forma virtual no qual as relações entre os indivíduos se adaptam ao alcance da Era Digital, pois contratar, requerer e postular judicialmente são atributos de um mundo globalizado. Desse modo, o setor público vem adquirindo uma nova roupagem jurídica e material, exigindo que a Ciência do Direito apresente soluções viáveis para diversas questões, tal qual o papel da Administração Pública naquilo que se enquadra nesse formato, transformando essa prática numa administração virtual, a ensejar no exercício dos atos e funções administrativas. Assim, o presente artigo tem como objetivo geral, abordar o atual contexto diante do setor público e o meio eletrônico, como mecanismo de evolução digital, e, sobretudo, eficiência, transparência e economicidade, tendo por base uma pesquisa descritiva-analítica, bibliográfica, e, pura, desenvolvida através de doutrinas e textos sobre a matéria, além de instrumentos normativos e documentais aplicáveis ao caso, visando evidenciar a evolução e os desafios enfrentados pela Administração Pública Federal.
O REGISTRO DE PATENTES E CONHECIMENTO TRADICIONAL:
Authors: Martins Lays Gomes
Published: August 2018

Esse trabalho visa investigar qual é a relação entre conhecimento tradicional e a legislação que o protege, diante do interesse econômico envolvido. Objetiva-se uma análise acerca da legalidade e da legitimidade das patentes oriundas de componentes da biodiversidade e o discurso de sua proteção. Para desenvolver uma argumentação de modo crítico, tem-se a análise acerca do modo de viver plenamente o direito, conforme os ensinamentos de Zenon Bankowski e a estruturação da identidade moderna por Charles Taylor.Ademais, verificar-se-á fatores que anteriormente foram estabelecidos em tratados internacionais, tais como o TRIPS e a CBD, apresentando um estudo sobre a copaíba através de uma pesquisa empírica, somada à pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Por fim, verifica-se a necessidade de reconstrução da visão sobre as comunidades tradicionais, através das linhas metodológicas delineadas.
DAS AÇÕES REGRESSIVAS INTENTADAS PELO INSS:
Authors: Valentim Priscila Santana
Published: August 2018

O presente artigo tem como objeto abordar sobre a possibilidade da Autarquia Pública Federal do Instituto Nacional de Previdência Social (INSS) ingressar com ações regressivas em face das empresas que descumprem ao dever de cuidado, revelados pela desobediência às normas de higiene e segurança no trabalho. Estas ações têm como escopo o ressarcimento dos gastos exacerbados que a Previdência Social vem tendo, nos últimos anos.Através de uma pesquisa de caráter jurídico teórico, utilizando de obras jurídicas, jurisprudênciais e legislações pertinentes, conclui-se que as referidas ações são um meio para que o Estado possa concretizar a política pública de prevenção de acidentes do trabalho, visando impedir a negligência, imprudência ou imperícia das empresas, a fim de alcançar um ambiente sadio e seguro.
DIREITO AO DESENVOLVIMENTO NOS ÂMBITOS DO DESENVOLVIMENTO DA NAÇÃO E DO DESENVOLVIMENTO DO INDIVÍDUO
Authors: Oliveira Amanda Garcia de , Martins Gustavo Rocha
Published: August 2018

O direito ao desenvolvimento englobaria a aplicação de todos os direitos para o livre desenvolvimento da sua personalidade, portanto o presente trabalho teria como objetivo analisar as duas dimensões do direito ao desenvolvimento, o desenvolvimento do indivíduo e o desenvolvimento da nação, como também a aplicação e as inovações desse direito. Essa pesquisa será teórica, bibliográfica e documental. No âmbito do desenvolvimento da nação, esse direito está atrelado ao desenvolvimento econômico, ao social e a outros, ou seja, abrange o progresso humano, com todas suas variáveis. Ainda no desenvolvimento da nação, o objeto desse estudo ainda trabalha o desenvolvimento igualitário. Em relação ao desenvolvimento do indivíduo, esse consistiria no pleno gozo dos direitos para que cada pessoa tenha como progredir. As principais conclusões do trabalho foram a discrepância no desenvolvimento humano entre regiões geograficamente próximas, a mudança no sentido da expressão “direito ao desenvolvimento”, que, anteriormente, estava atrelado somente ao desenvolvimento econômico, e a necessidade de indicadores do desenvolvimento humano mais precisos.
Concepts of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) in Medical Science & Bangladesh Perspective
Authors: Mamun Kazi Abdullah Al , Patwary Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman , Mansura Farzana
Published: August 2018

Abstract not availableMedicine Today 2018 Vol.30(2): 47-48
Tc-99m MDP Bone Scan Evaluation in Breast Cancer: A Study on 425 Patients
Authors: Hosen MM Arif , Begum Nasrin , Hossain Mosharrof , Ahmed Parvez , Mutsuddy Pupree , Chowdhury Sunny Anam
Published: August 2018

Breast cancer is the most frequent female cancer, especially in 'developed' countries. 30-85% of metastatic breast cancer patients will develop bone metastases during the course of the disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate the skeletal metastases in breast cancer patients by using Tc-99m MDP bone scan. A retrospective study was conducted on 425 consecutive female breast carcinoma patients referred for bone scan to Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajshahi from January 2015 to November 2017. Bone scan was performed by an intravenous bolus injection of 20 mCi Tc99m-MDP (technetium 99m methylenediphosphonate). Bone phase images were taken at three hours after injection of the radiotracer. Out of 425 patients, 290 patients (68.24%) had either normal bone scan or negative for skeletal secondaries and 135 patients (31.76%) were positive for skeletal metastases.Out of 135 positive bone scans 114 (84.44%) patients had multiple sites (two or more) and 21 (15.56%) patients had solitary site of bony involvement. Highest number of skeletal metastases was noted in thoraco-lumbar spine (81.48%). Other sites of metastases were in cervical spine (22.96%), pelvic bones (54.81%), ribs (40.74%), sternum (16.30%), scapula (19.26%), upper extremities (28.15%), lower extremities (36.30%), skull bone (12.60%) and clavicle (13.33%). Tc-99m MDP bone scan is very cost effective in comparison to other imaging modalities (CT, MRI, and PET) and play a major role in early detection of skeletal metastasis in breast cancer patients.Medicine Today 2018 Vol.30(2): 49-52
Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species Isolated in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Sylhet
Authors: Rahman Md Mahbubur , Chowdhury Osul Ahmed , Hoque Md Moynul , Hoque Syed Anwarul , Chowdhury Sultana Mehnaz Rahman , Rahman Md Arifur
Published: August 2018

The rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance in major uropathogens has created a global threat especially in the developing countries. In Bangladesh, prescribers of different regions generally diagnose microbial infection on clinical judgment and select antimicrobial on empirical basis, which unfavorably affects the sensitivity pattern of microbes. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species isolated from patients with UTI in a tertiary care hospital. This was a cross sectional study conducted at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet from 1st January to 31st December 2016. A total of 200 clinically suspected urinary tract infection patients aged 16-85 years were included in this study. The isolated Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species were tested for antimicrobial susceptibility according to the guideline of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2011 using the modified Kirby- Bauer disc diffusion technique. Out of 107 pus cell positive ( 05/HPF) urine samples, 75 (70.1%) yielded significant bacteriuria of which 49 (65.3%) were Escherichia coli and 9 (12%) were Klebsiella species. The isolated Escherichia coli showed absolutely high resistance to ampicillin and cefuroxime (100%), moderately high resistance to ceftazidime (81.6%), ciprofloxacin (77.6%), cotrimoxazole (75.5%), cefotaxime (67.4%) and ceftriaxone (59.2%), moderate rate of resistance to amikacin 48.9% and imipenem 46.9% and least rate of resistance to gentamicin (22.5%), nitrofurantion (22.5%) and netilmicin (6.1%). In addition, Klebsiella species revealed completely resistance to ampicillin, cotrimoxazole, cefuroxime, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, ceftazidime (100%), moderately high resistance to imipenem (88.9%), nitrofurantoin (77.8%), moderate resistance to ciprofloxacin (44.4%), amikacin (33.3%) and gentamicin (33.3%) and least resistance to netilmicin (11.1%). Hence very high resistance rates of 1st line drugs found in uropathigenic Escherichia coli & Klebsiella species, it is necessary to diagnose clinically followed by culture and sensitivity testing. Regular antibiotic surveillance of a particular geographical area is required to establish reliable information regarding susceptibility pattern of uropathogens in order to preserve the continued usefulness of most antimicrobial agents.Medicine Today 2018 Vol.30(2): 61-66
Outcome of Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Ureterolithotomy for Proximal Ureteric Stones - Our Two Years Experiences
Authors: Haque Md Nazmul , Hossan Md Muazzam , Islam Md Shahidul , Mohammad Arif
Published: August 2018

To evaluate the results of laparoscopic transperitoneal uteterolithotomy for management of large proximal ureteric stones. This study was performed on 24 patients having proximal ureteric stone greater than 1.5cm at the Department of Urology, Shahid Sheik Abu Naser Specialized Hospital, Khulna, Bangladesh from January 2016 to December 2017. Patients having stone size less than 1.5cm, previous abdominal surgery and sepsis were excluded from this study. Patients characteristics, stone characteristics, perioperative and follow-up data were studied. Twenty-four patients (mean age=52.9±12 years) with large upper ureteric stones (mean stone diameter=35±12) were included. Twenty-two patients had single stone and 2 patients had two stones. Mean operative time was 107±49.5 min with mean blood loss of 60.5±19.2 cc. Mean total pain score was 38.4±5.5 (100 point scale) and mean time resuming oral intake was 7.2±1 h. Mean duration of hospital stay was 2.6±1.4 days and mean time of stenting was 7.2±2 weeks. Throughout a mean duration of follow-up of 10.8±6.6 months 100% stone clearance rate was achieved with no recurrence. Laparoscopic transperitoneal ureterolithotomy is a safe and effective approach for selected patients with large proximal ureteric stones with reduced postoperative pain short hospital stays and cost effective and should be considered as a choice of treatment option for such stones.Medicine Today 2018 Vol.30(2): 71-73
A new earless species of Poyntonophrynus (Anura, Bufonidae) from the Serra da Neve Inselberg, Namibe Province, Angola
Authors: Ceríaco Luis M. P. , Marques Mariana P. , Bandeira Suzana , Agarwal Ishan , Stanley Edward L. , Bauer Aaron M. , Heinicke Mathew P. , Blackburn David C.
Published: August 2018

African pygmy toads of the genusPoyntonophrynusare some of the least known species of African toads. The genus comprises ten recognized species endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, five of which are restricted to southwestern Africa. Recent field research in Angola provided new material for three species ofPoyntonophrynus, including a morphologically distinctive population from the Serra da Neve Inselberg. Based on a combination of external morphology, high-resolution computed tomography scanning, and molecular phylogenetic analysis, the Serra da Neve population is described as new species that is nested within the genus. The most striking character that differentiates the newly described species from its congeners is the lack of a tympanic middle ear, a condition common in the family Bufonidae, but so far not known forPoyntonophrynus. The description of this new species from southwestern Angola reinforces the biogeographic importance of the region and further suggests that southwestern Africa is the cradle of diversity for this genus.
Review of the ant genus Technomyrmex Mayr, 1872 in the Arabian Peninsula (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Authors: Sharaf Mostafa R. , Al Dhafer Hathal M. , Aldawood Abdulrahman S.
Published: August 2018

The taxonomy of the dolichoderine ants of the genusTechnomyrmexMayr, 1872 is revised for the Arabian Peninsula. Six species are treated,T.albipes(F. Smith, 1861),T.difficilisForel, 1892,T.brianiSharaf, 2009,T.vexatus(Santschi, 1919),T.montaseriSharaf, Collingwood & Aldawood, 2011, andT.setosusCollingwood, 1985. The successful tramp speciesT.difficilisForel, 1892 is recorded for the first time from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Yemen, representing new records for the Palearctic Region.Technomyrmexvexatus(Santschi, 1919) is a new species record for Yemen. The queen caste of the rare endemic species,T.brianiSharaf, 2009 is described for the first time. A neotype for KSA endemicT.setosusCollingwood 1985 is designated based on a specimen collected from the type locality, the Asir Mountains, KSA, including new information on habitats and distribution. A male cast ofTechnomyrmex, possibly ofT.setosus, is also described. An illustrated key based on the worker caste of the Arabian species ofTechnomyrmexis given. New geographical records and a distribution map for the treated species are presented.
On a new commensal species of Aliaporcellana from the western Pacific (Crustacea, Decapoda, Porcellanidae)
Authors: Hiller Alexandra , Werding Bernd
Published: August 2018

Aliaporcellanaspongicolasp. n.from the Philippines and Indonesia is described. The new species has been frequently photographed by divers because of its striking coloration, but has not been described yet.Aliaporcellanaspongicolasp. n.is in fact a widespread commensal of barrel sponges of the genusXestospongiaand other sponges. Morphological characters and ecological information of all described species ofAliaporcellana, and of other porcellanids associated with sponges and soft corals, suggest that all members of the genus are commensals, and that similar morphological adaptations to dwelling on these hosts have evolved independently in different evolutionary lines within Porcellanidae.
A new genus of Ptiloneuridae, its position within the family, and descriptions of five species (Psocodea, ‘Psocoptera’)
Authors: González-Obando Ranulfo , García Aldrete Alfonso N. , Carrejo-Gironza Nancy , Mendivil Julian
Published: August 2018

Upon examination of ptiloneurid specimens recently collected in forests of natural areas and Natural National Parks in Colombia, ten males and seven females were found that represent five species of an undescribed ptiloneurid genus. It differs from the other genera in the family by characters of the wings, hypandrium, phallosome, epiproct, female gonapophyses, and sternum IX. An identification key to the males of the genera of Ptiloneuridae, and a key to the species of the new genus are presented. A test on the validity and monophyly of the new genus, and its position within the family was also conducted.
Wavefront-Guided LASIK Has Comparable Ocular and Corneal Aberrometric Outcomes but Better Visual Acuity Outcomes Than SMILE in Myopic Eyes
Authors: Shetty Rohit , Matalia Himnashu , Nandini Chinnappaiah , Shetty Ashwatha , Khamar Pooja , Grover Tushar , Sinha Roy Abhijit
Published: August 2018

PURPOSE:

To compare ocular and corneal aberrometric outcomes of wavefront-guided (WFG) LASIK and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE).

METHODS:

This was a prospective, interventional study where 48 eyes (24 patients) underwent SMILE (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany) and 58 eyes (29 patients) underwent WFG LASIK (Abbott Medical Optics, Abbott Park, IL). Visual acuity and ocular surface disease index were assessed preoperatively and 1 and 3 months postoperatively. Corneal topography and anterior aberrations were assessed with the Pentacam (Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany) and iTrace (Tracey Technologies, Houston, TX), respectively. Ocular aberrations were also assessed with the iTrace.

RESULTS:

Safety and efficacy indexes of WFG LASIK (0.99 and 1.01, respectively) and SMILE (1.01 and 1.13, respectively) were comparable, although WFG LASIK was better (
P
< .0001). At 3 months postoperatively, all eyes in both groups achieved an uncorrected distance visual acuity of 20/20 or better. Further, 74.14% and 45.83% of the eyes in the WFG LASIK and SMILE groups, respectively, achieved uncorrected distance visual acuity of 20/16 (
P
= .003). The Pentacam reported an increase in root mean square of higher order aberrations (diameter of 4 mm and 6th order Zernike) and coma with a decrease in spherical aberration in both groups (
P
< .001). Corneal aberrations from the iTrace also did not yield any definitive differences between the treatments. However, changes in ocular aberrations were clinically insignificant at 3 months after both treatments. The ocular surface disease index increased mildly after WFG LASIK (
P
> .05) but was unchanged after SMILE.

CONCLUSIONS:

WFG LASIK and SMILE had similar aberrometric outcomes but WFG LASIK had better postoperative visual acuity. Surgeon experience, internal aberrations, small pupil size, and wound healing can enable similar outcomes in both procedures.

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J Refract Surg.
2018;34(8):527–532.]
A Modified Technique for Easier Enclavation of Retropupillary Iris Claw Intraocular Lens
Authors: Kang Hyun Goo , Choi Eun Young , Lee Sung Chul , Kim Min
Published: August 2018

PURPOSE:

To introduce a simple, modified technique for easier enclavation of retropupillary iris claw intraocular lens (IOL) in patients requiring secondary intraocular lens implantation.

METHODS:

This technique uses the 27-gauge cannula connected to the viscoelastic device to simultaneously enclavate both haptics of the retropupillary iris claw IOL, while reducing the number of steps involved and eliminating the need for switching instruments and hands.

RESULTS:

In the case described, excellent postoperative results were observed with a stable and well-centered retropupillary iris claw IOL, uncorrected visual acuity of 20/20, and little patient discomfort with no signs of complications after 2 years.

CONCLUSIONS:

This simple, modified technique is useful, not only for beginners but also for advanced surgeons, because of its advantages of enhanced stability, increased efficiency, and ease of use.

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J Refract Surg.
2018;34(8):564–566.]
Power, Character, and Leadership
Authors: Elbeshbishi Amal Nagah
Published: August 2018

On the road ahead for Egypt, the formidable obstacle is a two-headed monster: character and leadership. Now, after two revolutions, it is time to analyze this monster. Egypt must deal with this as success in development is simply not possible without first slaying this monster. As Egypt embarks on its immediate future, targeting its immediate political, economic, and social priorities, it must not overlook the crucial objective of determining the character of the nation, and the responsibility of its leadership. This is a prerequisite that if not met will delay further progress and development.
EU and Central Asia
Authors: Azalov Tuğba Aydın
Published: August 2018

Energy politics are one of the effective ways to interact with other states' political systems. When external relations are important for internal energy security, then energy politics are covered with other political strategies. As the case for European Union, energy strategies structures several sectors and one of them is energy supply security and promotion of sustainable use of energy worldwide. Thus, security of supply is an important part in EU energy politics based on competitiveness and sustainability. In the case of regional cooperation with Central Asia, EU is trying to be self-sufficient for its internal market to build its future safe in energy. Thus, security on energy supply becomes on the fore. So, EU, as a prominent actor in global political system, has growing interest on Central Asian states because of their high energy potential. But, regional cooperation and assistance in the region for energy politics are not enough, and EU needs to promote and take further steps toward democratization and development cooperation embedded in energy politics.
Maximizing the Potential of a Japan-Turkey Strategic Relationship
Authors: Şahin Devrim , Sözen Ahmet
Published: August 2018

The international system has experienced a shift from a Western-centric world dominated by the United States to a decentralized world. This accompanies a shift in the distribution of energy wherein China overtakes the US as the biggest oil importer. Energy is vital for the survival of countries' economic facilities. Japan is a country that needs to import the energy resources to run its industry. Thus, the security of its economic activities is dependent on the security of energy supplies. The fact that Turkey is a country with ambitions to become a regional energy center and has strong ties to the Middle East makes it vital to Japanese interests. Also, Japan's advanced technology and economy are vital to Turkey's ambitions of becoming an energy hub. These reciprocal interests make it possible for both countries to attain a high level of cooperation. Nevertheless, this depends on their self-awareness and political will in order to exhibit a more independent behavior which transcends their previously US-dominated foreign policy.
Maintaining a Collaborative Environment Between Turkey and Israel on the Issue of Energy Resources
Authors: Şahin Devrim , Sözen Ahmet
Published: August 2018

The discovery of energy sources in the Eastern Mediterranean region, while providing opportunities, further complicates Turkey-Israeli relationship. If Israel and Turkey can cooperate on energy, they can revitalize their relationship to the extent when the military elites were strong in Turkey and the relationship between two countries was established with the hands of generals. The 2016 Israel-Turkey agreement, which ended years of tension, provides Israel and Turkey with the opportunity to cooperate in energy areas. This collaboration, in turn, could generate the eventual emergence of the new ruling elites that would fill the vacuum created by the decline of the military's role in Turkey. It was the crisis management experience of the US that made the agreement between two countries possible in June 2016. Yet, any normalization process between Israel and Turkey will not be easy. US policy in the Mideast influences Turkey-Israel relations, and Turkey-Israel relations, in turn, affect the future of the Middle East. This obliges the US to bear a tremendous responsibility.
Sustainable Supply Chain Development
Authors: Basak Shounak , Shekhar Sudhanshu , Saha Kushal
Published: August 2018

Sustainability has assumed increased importance in view of the international focus on pollution control and climate change. Specifically, the development of sustainable supply chain can help in important ways to reduce pollution and address environmental concerns. Energy efficiency forms an important aspect of this movement towards sustainable supply chain. Energy efficiency can be achieved through judicious energy management initiatives at the supply chain level. A metrics-based approach provides an effective mechanism to implement energy management programs in supply chain operation. The chapter explores the utility of energy balance sheet as a metric to implement such energy management programs. It further looks at the challenges and opportunities faced by supply chain partners in implementing energy management programs. It uses the case study of Firozabad glass industry to illustrate the implementation of energy management for developing sustainable supply chain.
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Authors: Vimal K. E. K.  , Nishal M.  , Jayakrishna K.
Published: August 2018

The integration of sustainable development concepts with the traditional supply chain improves the environmental performance and green image among its stakeholders. During adoption of sustainability concepts in traditional supply chain management, some hurdles can be anticipated. These hurdles are called barriers, and industries must equip themselves to remove them. The difficulties associated with removal of barriers are identification and analysis for selection significant barriers. In this chapter, the significant barriers for incorporating sustainability in supply chain of high volume manufacturing are consolidated from the literature and categorized into seven groups: people, strategic, environmental, economic, societal, regulatory, and functional. The widely used evaluation methods are interpretive structural modeling and DEMATEL for which the procedure and guidance to infer the results are detailed. The chapter is expected to support the practicing engineers involved in implementation of sustainable concepts in supply chain.
Multi-Criterion Decision-Making Analysis for Sustainable Bio-Fuel Supply Chain
Authors: Thangaraja J.  , Vijayakumar M.  , Gupta Yatharth
Published: August 2018

Present estimates indicate India's bio-fuel demand as 0.5 billion gallons in 2012 which will grow to 6.8 billion gallons by 2022. While fossil fuel science and technology is well established, the scientific understanding and technological implications of biofuels are not clearly laid out. In recent years, a large number of assessments have been conducted to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of biofuels. However, contradicting results were noted in the published articles. The current chapter attempts to understand the importance of triple bottom line (TBL) aspects for the life cycle sustainability analysis (LCSA) over the conventional life cycle analysis (LCA) of biofuels-based supply chain. Along with energy and environmental indicators, LCSA also evaluates the economic and social factors. Hence, a statistical assessment with multi-criterion decision-making (MCDM) analysis has been implemented to highlight and achieve coherence in conducting the sustainability analysis of biofuels supply chain.
Strategic Barriers and Operational Risks in Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the Indian Context
Authors: Sridharan R. , Anilkumar E. N. , Vishnu C. R.
Published: August 2018

Research on sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has attracted increased attention in the recent years all over the world. Unlike an ordinary supply chain, sustainable supply chains confront two major hurdles in the planning as well as in the operational stage, namely barriers and risks. Barriers are usually associated with technical, economic, and marketing infeasibilities, whereas risks induce disruptions and uncertainties. These factors demotivate the organizations from adopting sustainable practices in supply chain operations. The chapter consolidates the significant barriers and risk factors influential in the current Indian business environment. The analysis is based on the expert survey conducted in the South Indian manufacturing sector. Furthermore, the above barriers are ranked utilizing the grey relational analysis method in an intuitionistic fuzzy setting. Finally, the effects of the risk factors induced by sustainable practices are also discussed to facilitate selection of proactive strategies for the success of sustainable business in India.
Absolute and Comparative Advantages of South Australia in the Macroalgal Value Chain
Authors: Roos Göran , Cheshire Anthony
Published: August 2018

A jurisdiction is said to have a comparative advantage in the production of a good if it can produce this good at a lower opportunity cost than another. It can be said that a jurisdiction has an absolute advantage in the production of a good if it has a higher productivity in its production of this good than another jurisdiction. Although there are no studies on comparative advantages in macroalgae value chains, there are some relating to aquaculture in general. From these two studies we can look at the domestic resource cost (DRC) approach and the revealed comparative advantage (RCA) approach. This chapter explores the absolute and comparative advantages of South Australia in the macroalgal value chain.
Action Plan for the Development of a South Australian Seaweed Industry
Authors: Cheshire Anthony
Published: August 2018

The fundamental challenge in developing a South Australian macroalgae industry sector is that in Australia almost every funding mechanisms that would typically provide support for the under-pinning research and development (e.g., ARC linkage grants, Cooperative Research Centre grants, AusIndustry grants, etc.) rely on existing industry participants to invest. The plan outlined in this chapter is expected to break this nexus. The plan will be resourced through a funding bid to the state government, with the funds then being deployed against the respective project components with additional leverage on funding from cognate agencies, institutions, and granting bodies. It is expected that the work that underpins this book will also trigger a CRC bid.