bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perennial Ryegrass Alkaloids Increase Respiration Rate and Decrease Plasma Prolactin in Merino Sheep under Both Thermoneutral and Mild Heat Conditions
Authors: Henry Michelle L. E. , Kemp Stuart , Clarke Iain J. , Dunshea Frank R. , Leury Brian J.
Published: August 2019

A study was undertaken to determine the effects of feeding two levels of perennial ryegrass alkaloids (nil vs. moderate) under two climatic conditions. Alkaloids were fed via endophyte-infected perennial ryegrass seed and hay. Twenty-four Merino ewe weaners (six months, initial BW 32 ± 1.7 kg) were used in a study that lasted for 21 days after 14 days of adaptation. Sheep were fed either a control or alkaloid (Alk, 110 μg/kg LW ergovaline and 75 μg/kg LW lolitrem B) supplemented diet. Sheep were exposed to either constant thermoneutral (TN, 21–22 °C, 49% RH) or mildly heated (HS, 33 °C 1000–1500 h, 28% relative humidity) conditions. Dietary Alk and HS reduced dry matter intake (DMI) (p < 0.001, p = 0.02, respectively) with the combination of both reducing DMI by 42%. Reductions in DMI resulted in a lower daily gain in the Alk treatment (p < 0.001). Feed digestibility was reduced in the combined treatment (p = 0.03). Rectal temperature, respiration rate, and skin temperature increased in the Alk treatment. Plasma prolactin concentrations were decreased by Alk and increased by mild HS. The data indicate that production is compromised in the presence of Alk and mild HS, with this effect being exacerbated by a combination of both.
A Theory of Inertia Based on Mach’s Principle
Authors: Putz Volkmar
Published: August 2019

A non-relativistic theory of inertia based on Mach’s principle is presented as has been envisaged, but not achieved, by Ernst Mach in 1872. The central feature is a space-dependent, anisotropic, symmetric inert mass tensor. The contribution of a mass element d m to the inertia of a particle m 0 experiencing an acceleration from rest is proportional to cos 2 α , where α is the angle between the line connecting m 0 and d m and the direction of the acceleration. Apsidal precession for planets circling around a central star is not a consequence of this theory, thereby avoiding the prediction of an apsidal precession with the wrong sign as is done by Mach-like theories with isotropic inert mass.
The Innate Antiviral Response in Animals: An Evolutionary Perspective from Flagellates to Humans
Authors: Majzoub Karim , Wrensch Florian , Baumert Thomas F.
Published: August 2019

Animal cells have evolved dedicated molecular systems for sensing and delivering a coordinated response to viral threats. Our understanding of these pathways is almost entirely defined by studies in humans or model organisms like mice, fruit flies and worms. However, new genomic and functional data from organisms such as sponges, anemones and mollusks are helping redefine our understanding of these immune systems and their evolution. In this review, we will discuss our current knowledge of the innate immune pathways involved in sensing, signaling and inducing genes to counter viral infections in vertebrate animals. We will then focus on some central conserved players of this response including Toll-like receptors (TLRs), RIG-I-like receptors (RLRs) and cGAS-STING, attempting to put their evolution into perspective. To conclude, we will reflect on the arms race that exists between viruses and their animal hosts, illustrated by the dynamic evolution and diversification of innate immune pathways. These concepts are not only important to understand virus-host interactions in general but may also be relevant for the development of novel curative approaches against human disease.
A Novel RNA Virus Related to Sobemoviruses Confers Hypovirulence on the Phytopathogenic Fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Authors: Azhar Ayesha , Mu Fan , Huang Huang , Cheng Jiasen , Fu Yanping , Hamid Muhammad Rizwan , Jiang Daohong , Xie Jiatao
Published: August 2019

Infection by diverse mycoviruses is a common phenomenon in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. In this study, the full genome of a single-stranded RNA mycovirus, tentatively named Hubei sclerotinia RNA virus 1 (HuSRV1), was determined in the hypovirulent strain 277 of S. sclerotiorum. The HuSRV1 genome is 4492 nucleotides (nt) long and lacks a poly (A) tail at the 3ˊ- terminus. Sequence analyses showed that the HuSRV1 genome contains four putative open reading frames (ORFs). ORF1a was presumed to encode a protein with a conserved protease domain and a transmembrane domain. This protein is 27% identical to the P2a protein encoded by the subterranean clover mottle virus. ORF1b encodes a protein containing a conserved RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) domain, which may be translated into a fusion protein by a -1 ribosome frameshift. This protein is 45.9% identical to P2b encoded by the sowbane mosaic virus. ORF2 was found to encode a putative coat protein, which shares 23% identical to the coat protein encoded by the olive mild mosaic virus. ORF3 was presumed to encode a putative protein with an unknown function. Evolutionary relation analyses indicated that HuSRV1 is related to members within Sobemovirus, but forms a unique phylogenetic branch, suggesting that HuSRV1 represents a new member within Solemoviridae. HuSRV1 virions, approximately 30 nm in diameter, were purified from strain 277. The purified virions were successfully introduced into virulent strain Ep-1PNA367, resulting in a new hypovirulent strain, which confirmed that HuSRV1 confers hypovirulence on S. sclerotiorum.
Specificity of Morbillivirus Hemagglutinins to Recognize SLAM of Different Species
Authors: Fukuhara Hideo , Ito Yuri , Sako Miyuki , Kajikawa Mizuho , Yoshida Koki , Seki Fumio , Mwaba Mwila Hilton , Hashiguchi Takao , Higashibata Masa-aki , Ose Toyoyuki , Kuroki Kimiko , Takeda Makoto , Maenaka Katsumi
Published: August 2019

Measles virus (MV) and canine distemper virus (CDV) are highly contagious and deadly, forming part of the morbillivirus genus. The receptor recognition by morbillivirus hemagglutinin (H) is important for determining tissue tropism and host range. Recent reports largely urge caution as regards to the potential expansion of host specificities of morbilliviruses. Nonetheless, the receptor-binding potential in different species of morbillivirus H proteins is largely unknown. Herein, we show that the CDV-H protein binds to the dog signaling lymphocyte activation molecule (SLAM), but not to the human, tamarin, or mouse SLAM. In contrast, MV-H can bind to human, tamarin and dog SLAM, but not to that of mice. Notably, MV binding to dog SLAM showed a lower affinity and faster kinetics than that of human SLAM, and MV exhibits a similar entry activity in dog SLAM- and human SLAM-expressing Vero cells. The mutagenesis study using a fusion assay, based on the MV-H–SLAM complex structure, revealed differences in tolerance for the receptor specificity between MV-H and CDV-H. These results provide insights into H-SLAM specificity related to potential host expansion.
Assessment of the Rheological Behavior of Polymer–Oxidant Mixtures and the Influence of the Groundwater Environment on Their Properties
Authors: Xu Qi , Chen Jiajun , Song Xinran
Published: August 2019

Shear-thinning polymers have been introduced to contaminant remediation in the subsurface as a mobility control method applied to mitigate the inefficient delivery of remedial agents caused by geological heterogeneity. Laboratory experiments have been conducted to assess the compatibility of polymers (xanthan and hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM)) and oxidants (KMnO4 and Na2S2O8) through quantitative evaluation of the viscosity maintenance, shear-thinning performance, and oxidant consumption. The mechanism that causes viscosity loss and the influence of the groundwater environment on the mixture viscosity were also explored. The xanthan–KMnO4 mixture exhibited the best performance in both viscosity retention and shear-thinning behavior with retention rates higher than 75% and 73.5%, respectively. Furthermore, the results indicated that xanthan gum has a high resistance to MnO4− and that K+ plays a leading role in its viscosity reduction, while HPAM is much more sensitive to MnO4−. The viscosity responses of the two polymers to Na2S2O8 and NaCl were almost consistent with that of KMnO4; salt ions displayed an instantaneous effect on the solution’s viscosity, while the oxide ions could cause the solution’s viscosity to decrease continuously with time. Since xanthan exhibited acceptable oxidant consumption as well, xanthan–KMnO4 is considered to be the optimal combination. In addition, the results implied that the effects of salt ions and the water pH on the mixture solution could be acceptable. In the 2D tank test, it was found that when xanthan gum was introduced, the sweeping efficiency of the oxidant in the low-permeability zone was increased from 28.2% to 100%. These findings demonstrated the feasibility of using a xanthan–KMnO4 mixture for actual site remediation.
Making Birmingham a Flood Resilient City: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Adedeji Taiwo , Proverbs David , Xiao Hong , Cobbing Paul , Oladokun Victor
Published: August 2019

The city of Birmingham has experienced a number of significant flooding events in the past two decades. The impacts of these flood events include physical damage to critical infrastructure, as well as significant losses caused by business interruption and general disruption to communities. Human losses and impacts can be life changing. This study identifies the current challenges and opportunities of managing flood risk in the city of Birmingham, drawing on a desk-based account of current flood risk management (FRM) practice and diagnostic evidence. This interrogation adopts the use of a ‘flood resilience circle model’ to consider ways to address the challenges in a methodological manner aligned to an integrated approach to flood risk management. Solutions aligned to the key FRM stages of prevention, preparation, response and recovery are provided. The findings will be of interest to policy makers and decision makers on how to address current weaknesses in FRM practices towards the prospect of a sustainable approach that improves the resilience of the city and delivers multiple benefits. Recommendations made include the adoption of a blue-green systems approach, the development of a new communication strategy aligned to motivating behaviour change, and improved flood forecasting especially for surface water flooding.
A New Metric for Assessing Resilience of Water Distribution Networks
Authors: Assad Ahmed , Moselhi Osama , Zayed Tarek
Published: August 2019

Water distribution networks (WDNs) face various types of hazards during their extended life. Ensuring proper functioning of WDNs has always been a major concern for utility managers because of their impact on public health and safety. Resilience is an emerging concept that aims at maintaining functionality of the WDNs. Most of the previously developed resilience frameworks employed simulation methods to assess resilience of the WDNs, focusing only on the specific aspects of resilience. There is a need to develop a holistic approach to evaluate the resilience of WDNs considering various dimensions of resilience. This paper presents a new multi-attribute resilience metric based on the robustness and redundancy of the WDNs, which can be used to achieve the purpose. The developed metric is used to evaluate the resilience of a WDN in the city of London, Ontario. An optimization framework for enhancing the current resilience level is also presented. Resilience of the network is found to increase around 20% with a $500,000 investment. A hazard scenario is then analyzed to illustrate the practicality of using this metric in selecting effective restoration strategies. The proposed metric can be utilized by water agencies to evaluate and enhance the resilience of WDNs, as well as to optimize the recovery process after disruptive events.
Sensitivity Analysis on the Rising Relation between Short-Term Rainfall and Groundwater Table Adjacent to an Artificial Recharge Lake
Authors: Hsieh Sheng-Hsin , Liu Li-Wei , Chung Wen-Guey , Wang Yu-Min
Published: August 2019

This study aimed to determine the highly sensitive variables for a groundwater simulation model adjacent to an artificial recharge lake (ARL) using short-term rainfall events. The model was established using an artificial neural network (ANN) with rainfall events. Normalized rainfall, rainfall intensity, and groundwater data were selected as model variables. The coefficient of determination (R2) was used for model performance assessment. Finally, a sensitivity analysis (SA) was conducted to evaluate the importance of each model input. The study results indicated that the R2 of the ANN model ranged between 0.759 and 0.914. The SA showed that the rainfall was more sensitive than rainfall intensity in the study area. Based on the SA results and relevant geological characteristics, it was observed that the rainfall of past 1-day, past 2-day, and past 3-day responded faster than the other variables to the wells near the river and the ARL. In addition, the past 2-day rainfall was highly sensitive to the groundwater table; this may be due to the fact that the well screen location was above sea level as observed in Wells 1, 2, and 6. The results indicate that the groundwater table variation is response-related to the distance from the wells to the river and the ARL, and the rainfall time-lag. This SA study is helpful to researchers wishing to study related ARL efficiency issues.
Spatiotemporal Variations of Summer Precipitation and Their Correlations with the East Asian Summer Monsoon in the Poyang Lake Basin, China
Authors: Zhu Hua , Xu Ligang , Jiang Jiahu , Fan Hongxiang
Published: August 2019

Poyang Lake Basin (PYLB) is located in Southeastern China where the precipitation is closely related to the East Asian Monsoon. Based on the monthly precipitation data of 18 meteorological stations from 1959 to 2018 in the PYLB, Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF), Wavelet Analysis, and Pearson Correlation Analysis were used to investigate the spatiotemporal variations of summer precipitation and their correlations with the East Asian Summer Monsoon (EASM). The results demonstrate that there were two leading modes of summer precipitation at inter-annual time scales: the mode being consistent over the whole area and the mode of opposite relationship between the south/north PYLB. Both modes had obvious trend variations and periodic characteristics. The East Asian Summer Monsoon Index (EASMI) showed a decreasing trend of fluctuation, existing in periods of 2–3 years and 11 years. Cross Wavelet Transform revealed that the time coefficients of the second EOF mode and EASMI had an anti-phase resonance period of 2–3 years. Pearson Correlation Analysis also indicated that there was a significant negative correlation relationship between them. These results not only contribute to an understanding of characteristics of summer precipitation in the PYLB and the influences of the East Asian Summer Monsoon on them but also provide a reference for a regional response to climate change and precipitation prediction.
Calibration and Optimization of the Ångström–Prescott Coefficients for Calculating ET0 within a Year in China: The Best Corrected Data Time Scale and Optimization Parameters
Authors: Xia Xingsheng , Zhu Xiufang , Pan Yaozhong , Zhao Xizhen , Zhang Jinshui
Published: August 2019

This study used meteorological data from official data sets to correct Ångström–Prescott formula parameters for China’s agricultural zones for which existing research encountered the problem of spatio-temporal scale disunity. The data, collected from 124 stations, were used to correct the as and bs coefficients of the Ångström–Prescott formula, by area, at 5–50 year-scales, the former taking into account China’s comprehensive agricultural zones. We focused on how the as and bs obtained from the different time scales corrected data affected the calculating solar radiation (Rs_c) precision, determined the optimal time scale for the corrected data, and compared and selected the as and bs with the minimum estimation error as the recommended values. The results show that our corrected as and bs coefficient values significantly reduce the range of the relative error of Rs_c, with 10 years being the best time scale for the corrected data. Further, the Rs_c precisions estimated by as and bs coefficients based on the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the regression result of the best time scale corrected data are inconsistent in different months by area. The best choice in practice is combining the two coefficients and optimizing their use. This study provides a research-based process for standardizing the correction of Ångström–Prescott formula parameters and selecting the corrected data time scale in China. It would be helpful in improving the calculation accuracy for reference crop evapotranspiration (ET0).
Fish Response to Turbulence Generated Using Multiple Randomly Actuated Synthetic Jet Arrays
Authors: Harding Samuel F. , Mueller Robert P. , Richmond Marshall C. , Romero-Gomez Pedro , Colotelo Alison H.
Published: August 2019

Hydroelectric power stations generate turbulent flow conditions, which represent a potentially significant hydraulic stressor to fish passing through the turbine system. A test facility has been developed using two randomly actuated synthetic jet arrays (RASJAs) of 25 independent submersible pumps to generate a turbulent flow field for biological dose-response testing. The novel elements of this approach include the ability to control the exposure duration within a test volume due to low mean flow velocity as well as the capacity to scale the turbulence levels as a function of pump capacity. Juvenile Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) were subjected to the turbulent flow regime with average turbulence kinetic energy per unit mass of 0.089 m 2 / s 2 for periods of 2 min and 10 min. No significant loss of equilibrium or disorientation was observed after exposure for either duration at the level of turbulence achieved in this prototype. Further scaling of this approach is required to generate a complete dose-response relationship.
Regional Flood Frequency Analysis for a Poorly Gauged Basin Using the Simulated Flood Data and L-Moment Method
Authors: Lee Do-Hun , Kim Nam Won
Published: August 2019

The design of hydraulic structures and the assessment of flood control measures require the estimation of flood quantiles. Since observed flood data are rarely available at the specific location, flood estimation in un-gauged or poorly gauged basins is a common problem in engineering hydrology. We investigated the flood estimation method in a poorly gauged basin. The flood estimation method applied the combination of rainfall-runoff model simulation and regional flood frequency analysis (RFFA). The L-moment based index flood method was performed using the annual maximum flood (AMF) data simulated by the rainfall-runoff model. The regional flood frequency distribution with 90% error bounds was derived in the Chungju dam basin of Korea, which has a drainage area of 6648 km2. The flood quantile estimates based on the simulated AMF data were consistent with the flood quantile estimates based on the observed AMF data. The widths of error bounds of regional flood frequency distribution increased sharply as the return period increased. The results suggest that the flood estimation approach applied in this study has the potential to estimate flood quantiles when the hourly rainfall measurements during major storms are widely available and the observed flood data are limited.
Application of Set Pair Analysis in a Comprehensive Evaluation of Water Resource Assets: A Case Study of Wuhan City, China
Authors: Zhang Jingdong , Li Yanan , Liu Chaoyang , Qu Zhiguang , Li Fei , Yang Zhaofei , Jiang Luping , Fu Jiatian
Published: August 2019

With the rapid development of the social economy, China is suffering from severe water scarcity due to improper management. Evaluation of water resource value is a crucial issue for innovative management in regional water resources. In this paper, in consideration of the complexity and uncertainty of water resources, 15 indicators were selected to establish the assessment system for its value in Wuhan City from the following three aspects, namely the environment, resources, and society. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and Entropy Weight Method were combined to calculate the comprehensive weight. An improved set pair analysis (SPA) model was applied to evaluate water resource assets in the period of 2013–2017. For the sake of the dependability of these results, the James Pollution Loss model was utilized to compute loss of water resource value caused by the decline of water quality in the water pollution environment. The results show that the amount of water resource through physical quantitative accounting in Wuhan City fluctuates greatly. The initial change is relatively stable, then surges in 2015 and 2016, but slumps in 2017. The total water resource assets for Wuhan City from 2013 to 2017 are 14.221, 14.833, 28.375, 75.558, and 21.315 billion RMB, respectively. Therefore, water resource value accounting plays an indispensable role in the environmental protection and sustainable development of water, as well as provides a support for comprehensive calculation and management of various valuable natural resources.
Evaluation of Precipitation Estimates CMORPH-CRT on Regions of Mexico with Different Climates
Authors: Bruster-Flores José L. , Ortiz-Gómez Ruperto , Ferriño-Fierro Adrian L. , Guerra-Cobián Víctor H. , Burgos-Flores Dagoberto , Lizárraga-Mendiola Liliana G.
Published: August 2019

Satellite-based precipitation (SBP) products with global coverage have the potential to overcome the lack of information in places where there are no rain gauges to perform hydrological analyses; however, it is necessary to evaluate the reliability of the SBP products. In this study, we evaluated the performance of the Climate Prediction Center morphing technique with corrected bias (CMORPH-CRT) product in 14 sites in Mexico. The evaluation was carried out using two approaches: (1) using categorical metrics that include indicators of probability of detection (POD), false alarm rate (FAR), critical success index (CSI), and frequency bias index (FBI); and (2) through statistical indicators such as the mean absolute error (MAE), root mean square error (RMSE), relative bias (RB), and correlation coefficient (CC). The analysis was carried out with two levels of temporal aggregation: 30 min and daily. The results indicate that the CMORPH-CRT product overestimates the number of precipitation events in most cases since FBI values greater than 1 in 78.6% of analyzed stations were obtained. Also, we obtained CC values in the range of 0.018 to 0.625, which implied weak to moderate correlations, and found that in all stations, the CMORPH-CRT product overestimates the precipitation (RB > 0).
A Simple Modelling Framework for Shallow Subsurface Water Storage and Flow
Authors: Verrot Lucile , Geris Josie , Gao Lei , Peng Xinhua , Oyesiku-Blakemore Joseph , Smith Jo U. , Hodson Mark E. , Zhang Ganlin , Hallett Paul D.
Published: August 2019

Water storage and flow in shallow subsurface drives runoff generation, vegetation water use and nutrient cycling. Modelling these processes under non-steady state conditions is challenging, particularly in regions like the subtropics that experience extreme wet and dry periods. At the catchment-scale, physically-based equations (e.g., Richards equation) are impractical due to their complexity, while conceptual models typically rely on steady state assumptions not found in daily hydrological dynamics. We addressed this by developing a simple modelling framework for shallow subsurface water dynamics based on physical relationships and a proxy parameter for the fluxes induced by non-unit hydraulic gradients. We demonstrate its applicability for six generic soil textures and for an Acrisol in subtropical China. Results showed that our new approach represents top soil daily fluxes and storage better than, and as fast as, standard conceptual approaches. Moreover, it was less complex and up to two orders of magnitude faster than simulating Richards equation, making it easy to include in existing hydrological models.
THE INTERPRETATION AND APPLIED STRATEGIES OF LOGO AND TAGLINE OF CIRCLE SHOES BRAND: A Study of Semiotics and Semantics
Authors: Sapa’at Indra
Published: August 2019

The paper entitled “The Interpretation and Applied Strategies of Logo and Tagline of Circle Shoes” discuses: (1) the interpretation of logo and tagline using semiotic approach, and (2) the strategies to create a logo and tagline using the approach of marketing on media. To analyse the data presented, the writer uses descriptive method. In descriptive method, observing, collecting, classifying and analysing data are conducted.

This paper is meant to describe some factors how to create a good identity through logo and tagline besides the meanings of the logo and tagline themselves.

Based on the analysis, the results of the research are: (1) the forms of logo give the idea of immortality, completeness, freedom, and protection, besides balance and destination. The black splotches color means a weakness of the product or company; perfection of a product certainly has weakness or deficiency. In addition, tagline shows the simplicity, elegance, uniqueness, timelessness, and memorableness, and (2) getting to know the product and the market target may be an effective strategy to make a logo and tagline that convey essential qualities, brand character, emphasize the benefit of the product, and align brand message with an intended market target.
SYDNEY CARTON AS A SUBJECT AND OBJECT IN A TALE OF TWO CITIES NOVEL
Authors: Juanda Juanda
Published: August 2019

The article entitled “Sydney Carton character’s as a Subject and Object in A Tale of Two Cities novel” analyzes a character named Sydney Carton who has important role in a story who is becoming subject and object during events in a story and they occur in the same time. This research uses narratology by Mieke Bal (2009) and focused on subject and object in actors element of element of fabula. This research is purposed to analyze Carton’s role for other characters in the story. To analyze those issues, qualitative method and descriptive analysis are used. This research shows that Carton’s position is significant when he plays the role. This research is significant because Carton has double position in one moment, as a subject that oppress object and as an object that oppressed by the subject.
Medieval History and Anarchist Studies
Authors: Forrest Ian
Published: August 2019

Medieval history and anarchist studies have a great deal to offer one another, but there is very little intellectual traffic between the two fields. This paper encourages historians to deploy anarchism as an approach to historical research akin to Marxist or feminist historiography, so that ‘anarchist history’ can move beyond the history of the modern anarchist movement and become a radical new way of studying and learning from the human past. Recent developments in anthropology and archaeology are offered as examples of how this might happen. Medieval history would benefit from the development of an anarchist approach to questions of ungoverned spaces, domination and inequality, and the growth of states and institutions. Anarchist studies would benefit from greater awareness of recent research in medieval history, much of which is relevant to anarchist interests.
Sistema de Información Web para la Gestión Solicitudes de Jornadas Sociales en Telecomunicaciones por parte de organizaciones públicas y privadas
Authors: Cedeño Wheatley Karla Jamileth , Vera Arroyo Diana Margarita , Simisterra Quiñónez John Wladimir , Argandoña Moreira José Gilberto Gilberto , Garcés Wila Mariuxi Elizabeth , González Douglerys
Published: August 2019

Recibido: 10 de mayo  del 2019Aprobado: 15 de junio del 2019El objetivo fundamental de la investigación fue diseñar un sistema de información web para la gestión de solicitudes de jornada y apoyo a venezolana de Telecomunicaciones C.A VTELCA. Como metodología empleada para el análisis y diseño de sistemas de información se utilizó el Manual de creación de aplicaciones de Fábrica VTELCA 2012. Este estudio fue descriptivo, apoyado en una investigación de campo, no experimental, y bajo la modalidad de proyecto factible. La población, objeto de estudio, estuvo constituida por un grupo de 5 personas de diversas gerencias de la fábrica en estudio, a los que se le aplicó un cuestionario en escala con preguntas dicotómicas de 23 ítems, validado mediante juicio de expertos. Los resultados permitieron determinar la necesidad de diseñar de un sistema de información web, con la finalidad de automatizar los procesos de solicitudes de jornadas y donaciones, y ofrecerle a esta organización una herramienta tecnológica mediante la cual se ponga a disposición información de forma rápida, oportuna y segura, y donde a la vez se implementen estrategias que permitirán agilizar todo trámite en relación a las solicitudes en cuanto a jornadas y donaciones sociales por parte de organizaciones públicas y privadas, lográndose así, la simplificación de los procesos administrativos y oportuna respuesta de los mismos.
Análisis de las incubadoras de empresas en el Ecuador
Authors: Quevedo Vázquez Jorge Oswaldo , Vásquez Labefre Lourdes Maribel , Quevedo Barros Manuel Rafael
Published: August 2019

Recibido: 10 de mayo  del 2019Aprobado: 15 de junio del 2019La investigación tuvo por objetivo analizar las incubadoras de empresas en el Ecuador, mediante un análisis basado en gestión administrativa; desempeño de las incubadoras; gestión del talento humano; infraestructura; modelo de incubación; networking y gestión financiera. Metodológicamente se trabajó con una investigación de tipo descriptiva con un diseño de campo no experimental. Entre las principales conclusiones se tiene que desde la visión de emprendimiento desde las organizaciones de incubación, permite trabajar progresivamente en la consecución de una sociedad justa y equitativa donde todas las personas que poseen una idea de negocio, tengan la oportunidad de contar con el apoyo pertinente para ejecutar su plan y así focalizar la visión estratégica de crecimiento social.
Dekodrá, o melhor barbeiro
Authors: Pacheco Ana Paula
Published: August 2019

Conto de Ana Paula Pacheco.
Dependence of dry, wet and washing relaxation on knitted
structures and fabric parameters
Authors: ELEONORA GSELL , FRANK HEIMLICH , ANDREA EHRMANN , MARCUS O. WEBER
Published: August 2019

Understanding the relaxation processes of knitted fabrics is of importance for knitting companies as well as in basic
research. This article examines the new approach of relating the relaxation processes to the percentages of stitches,
tucks, and floats in weft knitted structures, showing that especially the number of tucks strongly influences the relaxation
behavior, and depicts the correlation of the relaxation processes with the cover factor and the stitch density.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERPENGARUH RISIKO KREDIT BANK UMUM SYARIAH DI INDONESIA PERIODE 2010 – 2013
Authors: Sya’adah Muflikhati , Hidayat Dwi Suryanto , Hamdani Muliawan
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh risiko kredit Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia, dalam penelitian ini menggunakan rasio likuiditas, rasio profitabilitas dan rasio aktivitas sebagai variabel independen dan risiko kredit sebagai variabel dependen. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah dengan purposive sampling. Sampel yang digunakan adalah Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia pada periode 2010-2013 secara berturut-turut. Analisis yang digunakan adalah metode analisis kuantitatif, meliputi analisis statistic deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, uji regresi linier berganda, dan analisis kebaikan model. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian, terbukti bahwa secara parsial, rasio likuiditas, dan rasio profitabilitas tidak berpengaruh terhadap risiko kredit, sedangkan rasio aktivitas berpengaruh positif terhadap risiko kredit. Berdasarkan uji-F yang dilakukan dan hasil analisis regresi linier berganda di atas dapat diketahui bahwa model regresi dapat dipergunakan untuk memprediksi risiko kredit. Sedangkan risiko kredit mampu dijelaskan oleh variabel rasio likuiditas, rasio profitabilitas dan rasio aktivitas sebesar 31,7%.
ANALISIS PENGARUH INFLASI, HARGA MINYAK DUNIA DAN NILAI KURS DOLAR (USD/IDR) TERHADAP INDEKS HARGA SAHAM GABUNGAN (IHSG) DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (BEI) Periode 2011-2014
Authors: Faizah Nur Ismi , Rachmansyah Yanuar , Anoraga Pandji
Published: August 2019

Pasar modal adalah salah satu alternative yang dapat digunakan dalam berinvestasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji seberapa besar pengaruh inflasi, harga minyak, dan nilai kurs (usd/idr) terhadap pergerakan Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG) secara parsial dan simultan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah indeks harga saham di bursa efek seluruh dunia. Sedangkan sampel dalam penelitian ini IHSG. Penentuan IHSG sebagai sampel berdasarkan teknik purposive sampling. Sampel yang diambil dalam penelitian adalah harga minyak WTI, inflasi, nilai kurs (usd/idr) dan Teknis analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda. Sebelum melakukan uji regresi peneliti melakukan uji asumsi klasik. Pengamatan dilakukan terhadap data-data semua variable independen dan dependen selama periode 2011-2014. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial inflasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG) periode 2011-2014, harga minyak dan nilai kurs (usd/idr) memiliki pengaruh terhadap IHSG. Sedangkan secara simultan semua variable independen tersebut berpengaruh terhadap IHSG. Penelitian ini hanya menggunakan tiga variable makroekonomi, sehingga penelitian selanjutnya perlu menemukan variable makroekonomi lain yang diduga berpengaruh terhadap IHSG.
ANALISIS PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DI CV MARTHANI
Authors: Dewi Adhita Maharani , Handaruwati Indah
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini tentang pengaruh motivasi kerja lingkungan kerja dan kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja karyawan Di CV Marthani, dengan tujuan untuk menganalisi pengaruh motivasi kerja, lingkungan kerja dan kepemimpinan di CV Marthani. Sehubungan dengan masalah tersebut, diajukan hipotesis sebagai berikut, H1: diduga motivasi kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan, H2: diduga lingkungan kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan, H3: diduga kepemimpinan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan. Y = a + b1X1 + b2X2 +b3X3. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik sensus yaitu pengambilan sampel dengan jumlah populasi yang ada dengan jumlah 35 orang karyawan sebagaisampel. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan SPSS.Hasil dari analisis uji hipotesis penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa, nilai dari hubungan variabel motivasi kerja, lingkungan kerja, dan kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja karyawan diperoleh nilai Fhitung sebesar 21,567. Dari hasil tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa semua variabel independenberpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan secara langsung dan variabel yang paling berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan adalah variabel motivasi kerja dan lingkungan kerja
PENGARUH KUALITAS SISTEM, KUALITAS INFORMASI, DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN SISTEM DAN KEPUASAN PENGGUNA SISTEM SERTA PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN SISTEM DAN KEPUASAN PENGGUNA SISTEM TERHADAP NET BENEFIT SIPKD (STUDI PADA OPD KABUPATEN WONOGIRI)
Authors: Ikhsani Darmawan Wahidul , Yusuf Muhammad
Published: August 2019

The purpose of this research is to know the impact of the utilization of SIPKD on Wonogiri Regency OPD by using DeLone and McLean model as a whole. Variables used in this research are system quality, information quality, service quality, system usage, system user satisfaction and net benefit of SIPKD. Population is OPD in Wonogiri Regency. The sample of this research is employee from 25 OPD in Wonogiri Regency. The selected respondents were those using SIPKD. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using PLS analysis. Based on the tests conducted obtained the results that the system quality, information quality and service quality positively affect the system usage. Then the information quality and service quality positively affect the system user satisfaction while the system quality has no positive effect on the system user satisfaction. The system usage does not positively affect the net benefit of SIPKD, while system user satisfaction positively affects the net benefit of SIPKD. The result of R-square variable of system usage is 58,9%, R-square variable of system user satisfaction is 39,8% and R-square variable net benefit of SIPKD is 36,8%.
INTEGRITAS SEBAGAI PEMODERASI PENGARUH TEKANAN ANGGARAN WAKTU, KOMPLEKSITAS TUGAS, DAN PENGALAMAN KERJA PADA KUALITAS AUDIT (Studi Empiris pada Inspektorat Kabupaten Tegal Provinsi Jawa Tengah)
Authors: Pangastuti Dyah Ayu
Published: August 2019

Kegiatan audit oleh auditor pemerintah belum mencerminkan perencanaan yang cermat, pelaksanaan yang tepat, pelaporan yang andal, dan perbaikan kualitas audit yang berkelanjutan. Faktor-faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kualitas audit, antara lain: tekanan anggaran waktu, kompleksitas tugas, pengalaman kerja, dan integritas. Tujuan penelitian ini memperoleh bukti empiris mengenai integritas sebagai pemoderasi pengaruh tekanan anggaran waktu, kompleksitas tugas, dan pengalaman kerja pada kualitas audit di Inspektorat Kabupaten Tegal. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah seluruh auditor Inspektorat Kabupaten Tegal yang berjumlah 25 orang, sampel penelitian adalah menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh yaitu pada semua populasi yang berjumlah 25 responden. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integritas tidak terbukti memoderasi pengaruh tekanan anggaran waktu dan pengalaman kerja pada kualitas audit, akan tetapi integritas terbukti memoderasi pengaruh kompleksitas tugas pada kualitas audit di Inspektorat Kabupaten Tegal. Saran bagi pihak Inspektorat Kabupaten Tegal berusaha melakukan pendidikan dan pelatihan pada auditor, audit sebaiknya dilakukan oleh auditor yang sudah cukup berpengalaman, atau dapat juga diberikan pada auditor yang belum cukup memiliki pengalaman kerja tetapi harus didampingi oleh auditor yang sudah cukup berpengalaman.
PENGARUH SARAN BISNIS PIHAK EKSTERNAL TERHADAP KINERJA UKM DENGAN MOTIVASI DAN KETRAMPILAN MANAJEMEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI
Authors: Oktyaningrum Trian , Solovida Grace Tiana
Published: August 2019

Lingkungan UKM memberikan kesempatan yang unik untuk mengetahui pengaruh saran bisnis pihak eksternal, motivasi, dan keterampilan manajemen terhadap kinerja UKM.Saran bisnis didefinisikan sebagai saran yang diberikan oleh pihak eksternal untuk mendukung kebutuhan informasi manajemen dalam operasi bisnis.Saran bisnis pihak eksternal yang dimaksud dalam penelitian ini berasal dari Dinas Koperasi dan UKM.Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui dan memberikan bukti empiris pengaruh saran bisnis pihak eksternal, motivasi dan keterampilan manajemen terhadap kinerja UKM.Objek penelitian adalah Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) Binaan dari Dinas Koperasi Usaha Mikro Kota Semarang.Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian sebesar 48 UKM binaan di Kecamatan Semarang Tengah, dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling.Sedangkan penelitian menggunakan metode analisis data yaitu SmartPLS dan pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa saran bisnis pihak eksternal mempengaruhi secara positif terhadap kinerja UKM melalui variabel perantara yaitu motivasi dan keterampilan manajemen.
Analysis of the Influence of Product Quality and Promotion of Consumer Decisions to Subscribe to Mnc Vision (Case Study at pt. Mnc Sky Vision Palembang)
Authors:   Corresponding Author, Candidate Master of Management in Magister Management University of Sriwijaya, Indonesia., Robi Amrulah , Wahab Dr. Zakaria ,   M.B.A, Lectures in Faculty Economic University of Sriwijaya, Indonesia., Widiyanti Hj. Marlina ,   S.E., S.H., M.M., Ph.D., Lectures in Faculty Economic University of Sriwijaya, Indonesia.
Published: August 2019

This study aims to look at consumer decisions in subscribing to MNC Vision at PT. MNC Sky Vision Palembang with independent variables of quality research and promotion. The study population was 540 MNC Vision customers in Palembang in 2018. As for the sample, there were 100 customers at the MNC Vision Palembang. This study uses the research method of multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the test results it was found that there was a positive and significant influence on the quality and promotion of consumer decisions in influencing consumer decisions to subscribe to MNC Vision.
The Influence Of Human Resource Training And Work Culture Company Of The Performance Of An Employee Of PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia ( Lonsum ) Musi Banyuasin - South Sumatera
Authors:   Magister Management, Name Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia., Estiwinengku* Diar , Zunaidah  ,   Magister Management, Name Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia, Soebyakto Bambang Bemby ,   Magister Management, Name Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia
Published: August 2019

From this research, it aims to identify the effect of training and work culture on employee performance. Data was obtained by filling out questionnaires on 132 employees at PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia. The results of this study indicate that training affects employee performance. However, there are still many other influences that should be included in the research so that the results of the study are more optimal. As a suggestion, other variables can be used as a comparison to find out more things that affect employee performance.
Implementation and Effective Utilization of Analytical Tools and Techniques in Knowledge Management
Authors:   MBA Student, VIT, Chennai, India, R Shivakumar
Published: August 2019

Knowledge management is a multidisciplinary approach to achieve organizational objectives by making best use of knowledge and information resources. Analytics is the process of systematic analysis of the past data/statistics and trying to predict the future trends or data with various tools and techniques. With the advancement of technology and increasing competition, companies are prone to make better use of the information and analytics to sustain their position in the marketplace. Software as a Service (SaaS) has become an important trend in organizations in addition to that of the usual Excel and Google sheets analytics. In this study, comparative analysis has been done between SPSS & Google Sheets Techniques and also Google data studio with Tableau, Power BI & Google Sheets for data visualization processes. Efficient dashboard was created using the different data visualization tools and compared with their pros and cons. A survey was conducted in the form of Questionnaire and the responses are obtained from people ranging from Interns to Managerial level and the factors that influence the Knowledge management processes in an efficient manner are obtained. Google apps script coding and basic excel techniques like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Conditional formatting, Data Validation are being implemented as a part of automating the repetitive tasks.
Radon Transform Based Modified Nonlinear Access for Segmentation of Mammogram Application
Authors:   Senior MIEEE, Associate Professor, Department of ECE, CMR Technical Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, India., Tara Saikumar , Devi R.Nirmala ,   Associate Professor, Department of EIE, KITSW (A), Warangal, Telangana, India.
Published: August 2019

In this paper a novel and application oriented mammogram segmentation using Nonlinear level set method and Radon Transform proposed. Handling medical images as a part of segmentation issues plays a critical phase. The proposed approach of nonlinear method of segmentation for which specific images of mammogram are consideredusing probability weighted force stopping function and Bayesian rules to extract the weak boundaries. This proposed method leads to get true extract boundaries and also minimizes the boundary leakagesusing this approach.The experiment demonstration with suitable images are performed on LSF.
Design and Analyze the Effect of InGaN Nano-Material in Light Emitting Diode towards Improving the Performance of Quantum Efficiency
Authors:   Research Scholar , Dept. Of ECE ,  JECRC University , Jaipur, India, Manataklata Shamsunder , Singh K M ,   Professor, Dept. Of ECE , JECRC University , Jaipur, India.
Published: August 2019

The efficiency of an InGaN light-emitting diode (LED) is critically dependent on internal electric field (IEF) exhibiting in its active region. In the present work we examined the properties of the NSSP light emitters. Also we developed a novel InGaN LED structure based on a Nano-structured semi-polar (NSSP) GaN template. This new structure can be fabricated on a mature c-plane substrate including low cost sapphire without any ex situ patterning. From this approach we got results in which we can see that with the help of RT PL, 30% enhancement in IQE will be observed in NSSP MQWs as compared to c-plane planar MQWs with the help of SEM and TEM imaging tools. We have successfully ramped up an MOCVD tool for the epitaxial growth of GaN LEDs for this study.
Detaching and Reproducting of Data in a Cloud for Excellent Performance and Security
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vivekananda College of Engineering for Women, Tamilnadu, India., Revathi N. , Ananthi B. ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vivekananda College of Engineering for Women, Tamilnadu, India., Renugadevi A. S. ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vivekananda College of Engineering for Women, Tamilnadu, India.
Published: August 2019

Spread computing is undoubtedly an outsider regulating control; the following our material are redistributed so it delivers ascend to help security fears. Data good buy happens because of blasts or into the hubs themselves. High safe practices efforts instructed to shield the outcome. In this project, we propose to her Detach and even Reproduction of knowledge in the Cloud hosting for Great Performance together with Security that each things viewed as methodologies the safety and rendering issues and now we isolate a new document in sections, as well as imitate often the divided info over the cloud hosting hubs. Many of the hubs outlets just a individual section of a specialized information file that helps ensure that during the event of effective breach, no critical data is definitely uncovered into the assailant, That venture manufactured utilizing is categorized system, the item gains considerably more memory and thereby the information's won't be work together amid a secure methodology instead of in asked request. So that you can defeat these kind of downside most of us choose the formula of FS-Drops (Fragment and also Snuffle instructions Drops). In order to conquer this condition We opt for the Algorithm connected with FS-Drops (Fragment and Snuffle - Drops).