bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prospective and retrospective study of incisional hernias in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: C. P. Harikrishnan , Vakayil Happy Johny
Published: July 2017

Background: Incisional hernias are the most common complications of laparotomy. The aim of the present study was to assess and analyse the risk factors leading to development of incisional hernia, different modalities of treatment adopted, postoperative complications and surgical outcome in these patients on follow up.Methods: This was a combined prospective and retrospective study conducted on 100 cases of incisional hernia admitted to the Department of Surgery, Jubilee Mission Medical College Thrissur, Kerala during the period 2013 - 2015. The technique of the repair was decided by the size of the hernial defect, abdominal muscle tone and general condition of the patient. Postoperatively patients were followed up for detection of possible complications and their treatment.Results: Majority of the patients were in the age group of 41-50 years. Female preponderance was observed. Postpartum sterilisation in about 30 cases tops the list of prior operation predisposing to incisional hernia. Pain and swelling was the most common complaint noted in 70 cases. The major risk factor noted was cough in about 60% cases. Elective surgeries were done in 85cases and emergency surgeries in 15 cases. Nausea was the immediate complication observed in about 25 cases. Pain and induration was the major late complication observed in 60 cases.Conclusions: Incisional hernias are more common among females. Cough following previous surgery was the most important risk factor followed by wound infection. Among the repair techniques, complications were lesser and recurrence least for those repaired by mesh, darning and transverse double breasting (Mayo’s).
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: a new concept in the treatment
Authors: Sivakumar S. , ArunPrasath T. S. , Padmasini L. N.
Published: July 2017

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA) is an unusual cause for recurrent vomiting. The possibility should be considered in children with severe cachexia. The illness can be managed conservatively in acute settings and in children who cannot tolerate the stress of anesthesia.
Awareness and practices regarding standard precautions for infection control among the hospital support staff in a tertiary care hospital in South India: a cross sectional study
Authors: Jha Anusha Taarinie , Jacob George P. , Ramireddy Mahathi , K. Yogesh Kini
Published: July 2017

Background: Compliance with standard precautions reduces the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids. The awareness regarding infection control and appropriate practices among hospital support staff is critical to prevent HAIs. Hence this study was conducted with the objectives of evaluating the awareness regarding standard precautions for infection control among hospital support staff and to identify the barriers, if any, to comply with standard infection control protocol among them. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital after obtaining the necessary ethical clearance and required permissions. Sample size was calculated to be 80. Written informed consent was taken from the participants. A questionnaire in the local language was used to collect the data. The statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 15. The results were expressed as proportions. Chi-square test was applied to study the association. Results: 81 workers participated in the study. 91.4% knew that hand washing is the most effective way to prevent health care associated infections. 75.3% were aware about categories of wastes. Among 59 staff who were liable to come in contact, 57 (96.6%) used protective barriers while serving HIV/TB patients. 51.9% of the participants were vaccinated against Hepatitis B infection. Conclusions: The awareness and practices of the hospital support staff regarding standard precaution for prevention of infection was inadequate.
CASE STUDY: FILM CENSORSHIP IN INDIA
Authors: Panda Aditya Kumar
Published: July 2017

Censorship is a controlling force of an authority. It is structured and determined by an authority that is governed by socio political and religious forces of a nation. The paper studies the prevailing practices on film censorship in India. It highlights the causes behind the film censorship in India which has been a topic of current affairs in the 21st century.
APARTEMEN DENGAN PENDEKATAN DESAIN BIOPHILIK DI JAKARTA SELATAN
Authors: Pramarti Aprillia Dewi , Yuliani Sri , Handayani Kusumaningdyah Nurul
Published: July 2017

In 2015, South Jakarta region was the most active in supplying office. This Development is certainly an impact on the growing needs of residential apartments as a provision of housing solution in the downtown. Conditions of Jakarta city with traffic congestion and insufficient green open space as a place of social interaction is one of the high levels stress triggers of Jakarta residents. Therefore, the provision of housing needed an apartment that is able to address issues regarding the provision of green open space, social housing activities system and space requirements that can provide therapeutic effects on the occupants in it as an effort to reduce stress levels. The approach method used in addressing the problem is Biophilic Design, where a building is able to harmony the interests of a human with nature. Purposes of applying the Biophilic Design into an apartment building is to create a shelter that can deliver restorative spaces for human physical, sanify nervous system and improve the prosperousity. Application of Biophilic Design into buildings accomplished by implementing 8 of 14 patterns of Biophilic Design which have been under consideration ease of implementation and the effects on the psychological stimulated. The determined patterns then synthesized with architectural elements and applied in the form of the mass of the building, lighting systems, air system, use of materials and green open space provision system vertically.

 
Keywords: Apartment, Biophilic Design, Green Open Space
PUSAT BUKU SEBAGAI RUANG PUBLIK DENGAN KONSEP REKREATIF DAN INFORMATIF DI SURAKARTA
Authors: Primastuti Yusna , Nugroho Rahmadi , Sumadyo Amin
Published: July 2017

"Books are the windows to the world" is a very common phrase heard. There are so many benefits to be gained from reading the books. From the books, the readers can get information, knowledge, or even a new experience very rewarding. But what is happening now is the public interest of Indonesians is still relatively low. Indonesia’s rank only third from bottom in the ASEAN region. Many people are lazy to go to the libraries and the bookstores because it is considered boring. Therefore, the existence of a book center which is more recreational as a reading place becomes necessary. From these issues, the problem that appears is how to design an expression of space and shape of the building that accommodates the activities of libraries to the concept of a recreational and informative to then be translated into the design Book Centre in Surakarta. The method used in the form of architectural design methods, ranging from data collection and then analyzed based on functional programming, programming performance and architectural analysis. Recreational and Informative concept applied to the shape of the building and expression of space in this Book Center, so it can bring the design of the building that can accommodate all the activities related to the book include reading, information, distribution, promotion, socialization, and discussion to fulfill the people’s need of books and also as a public space to create social interaction for them. Book Centre is planned to be more recreational and informative so as can attract people to come and to increase public interest of reading book which is still very low in a pleasant atmosphere by displaying the characteristic of recreational and informative. Book Centre with all the activities that take place in it will be able to provide information that is explanatory, instructive, stimulating, persuasive, and can provide refreshment and comfort for the people, so it will increase the interest in reading books and increase knowledge for the visitors.

 

Keywords: Book Center, Informative, Public Space, Recreational.
Penentuan Priorita Perbaikan Jalan Berbasis Metode Analytic Network Process Sebagai Komponen Menuju Kota Cerdas
Authors: Syafei Wahyul Amien , Kusnadi Kusnadi , Surarso Bayu
Published: July 2017

Smart city become a demand for people to live in more comfort and easier. Knowledge is needed in every decision support system in smart city. This paper presents a research in determining the priority order of road handling based on level of service by using Analytic Network Process which is implemented into decision support systems as a component toward smart city. Variables used refers to the Highway Capacity Manual Indonesia based on the volume of traffic and the road characteristic data. Analytic Network Process is used because of its advantages in conducting multi-criteria assessment on the basis of the subjective judgment of decision makers and can combine quantitative and qualitative data. From the results of the validation test between the system output and outcome data field issued by Dishubinkom Cirebon, the accuracy of the test results of 10 streets in the city of Cirebon with validation test Spearman Rank correlation is equal to 0.867. The results showed Analytic Network Process can be implemented and an appropriate solution indetermining the road handling priority.
Diagnosa Kerusakan Bearing Menggunakan Principal Component Analysis (PCA) dan Naïve Bayes Classifier
Authors: Pudyastuti Dwi , Prahasto Toni , Widodo Achmad
Published: July 2017

This research is discussing about the usage of data mining which addressed for bearing fault diagnosis. Bearing was one of the essential parts in industry machinery. Bearing was used to reduce machines frictions or could be a moving component which oppressed each other.  This fault diagnosis can avoid loss and damage of other machines components. This research was started with data preprocessing using wavelet discrete transformation, feature extraction, feature reduction using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and classification process using Naïve Bayes classifier methods. Naïve Bayes Classifier is a classification method which based on probability and Bayesian theorem. Output of these method shows that Naïve Bayes classification have a good performance which shown by a good accuracy in each data test.
Evaluasi Kinerja Organisasi Publik Dengan Menggunakan Pendekatan Balanced Scorecard dan Analytic Network Process
Authors: Tunggul Adi Mora , Isnanto Rizal , Nurhayati Oky Dwi
Published: July 2017

Balanced scorecard is a strategic business management method that links performance evaluation to vision and strategies using a multidimensional set of financial and nonfinancial performance metrics. This study examined both quantitative data for the proposed Analytic Network Process method. The purpose of this research is to build a model that combines the Balanced Scorecard approach and Analytical Network Process to assist in the performance evaluation of public organizations tax services. Balanced Scorecard concept is applied to determine the hierarchy of the financial perspective, customer perspective, internal business processes, and learning and growth perspective as well as their respective performance indicators of public organizations and then Analytical Network Process used to tolerate vagueness and ambiguity of information and built an information system that is applied to facilitate the performance evaluation process. The study provides recommendations to the management of public organizations regarding the tax service strategy to improve the performance of public organizations.
Penerapan Green Supply Chain Management Untuk Peningkatan Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan
Authors: Puryono Daniel Alfa , Mustafid Mustafid , Jie Ferry
Published: July 2017

In this research the assessment of the processes green supply chain management for corporate financial performance improvement. This research was based on the company goal to achieve profit by lowering the risk and environmental impact while improving the ecological efficiency by implementing green supply chain management in order to improve the company's financial performance.The method used in this research is a Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM). The management process of the company was done with by giving weight to the indicators of the green supply chain and measuring supply chain performance by using AHP method. Then compared with the acquired real weight of the Green SCOR model. While to measuring the financial performance of the company to know the position of the company by using ROA and EVA calculation that exist in the methods of Du Pont Ratio Analysis.The results of this research is a decision system information which is capable of linking green supply chain performance with the company's financial performance. The results of the analysis indicated that the supplying, making, delivering and returning are very sustainable. The assessment result shows 87.3% of companies have increased the company's financial and 12.7% companies’ efﬁciency. This information system can be developed to assist the manager in the company's decision-making started from the sustainable design.  This research method can be developed to assess the extent of each indicator of the supply chain performance related to the financial strategies.
Sistem Informasi Manajemen Rantai Pasok Pariwisata Untuk Pembuatan Produk Wisata Pada Agen Tour dan Travel dengan Analisis Swot dan Metode Analytic Network Process )
Authors: Kusumawardani Dwi Mustika , Sediyono Eko
Published: July 2017

The development of services company in tourism is increasing. Therefore each tour & travel agent should be able to improve the quality of attractive and competitive products. This research builds a system analysis of supply chain management in the manufacturing of tour packages with SWOT analysis and Analytic Network Process (ANP). SWOT analysis is one way to decide marketing strategy for the company to able to face global competition. In this study, a SWOT analysis is used to select the best suppliers in tourism sector. Suppliers include: hotels, restaurants, attractions and accommodations. Combination of the best suppliers used as in one product of tour package. While the method of Analytic Network Process is used to rank the tour package has been obtained previously. In addition, this method is applied because it can provide information about the most influential of criteria in making tour package. This method conducted by looking at dependency relationship between among criteria. Then give them weight among criteria, sub-criteria and alternatives. The criteria used in the method of Analytic Network Process are: product, price, place and promotion. The results obtained from this research is the system analysis of supply chain management of tourism which capable of producing an attractive and competitive tour packages form of tour packages 1 with a value of 0.53. In addition, this information system provides information that the most influential criteria in making tour package is the product criteria with a value of 0.30. The next criterion which affects the making of attractive and competitive tour packages is price of criteria with a value of 0.28.
Accuracy of single-jet and multi-jet water meters under the influence of the filling process in intermittently operated pipe networks
Authors: Walter David , Mastaller Miran , Klingel Philipp
Published: July 2017

In many areas of the world water distribution systems are operated intermittently. The alternate filling and emptying of the pipe network leads to effects, which have negative impacts on water meter accuracy. For example, air that is present in the pipe network due to the emptying process must exit the network during the subsequent filling process. A part of this air is discharged through service connections and, thus, through water meters. In this paper, a study is presented in which the measurement error of single-jet and multi-jet water meters due to the filling process of an empty pipe is investigated experimentally. From the start of air flow to the steady-state flow of water, several causes of measurement errors can be distinguished, such as pure air flow, the impact of the water front on the impeller, the existence of two-phase flow or unsteady flow conditions. For both meter types, it has been discovered that the measurement error is mainly caused by the air flow. The experimental results show that up to 93% of the air volume in the pipe is registered by the water meters. Based on these results, an approach for estimating the measurement error for both meter types is presented.
Perspectives from the Kidney Health Initiative on Advancing Technologies to Facilitate Remote Monitoring of Patient Self-Care in RRT
Authors: Rosner Mitchell H. , Lew Susie Q. , Conway Paul , Ehrlich Jennifer , Jarrin Robert , Patel Uptal D. , Rheuban Karen , Robey R. Brooks , Sikka Neal , Wallace Eric , Brophy Patrick , Sloand James
Published: July 2017

Telehealth and remote monitoring of a patient’s health status has become more commonplace in the last decade and has been applied to conditions such as heart failure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Conversely, uptake of these technologies to help engender and support home RRTs has lagged. Although studies have looked at the role of telehealth in RRT, they are small and single-centered, and both outcome and cost-effectiveness data are needed to inform future decision making. Furthermore, alignment of payer and government (federal and state) regulations with telehealth procedures is needed along with a better understanding of the viewpoints of the various stakeholders in this process (patients, caregivers, clinicians, payers, dialysis organizations, and government regulators). Despite these barriers, telehealth has great potential to increase the acceptance of home dialysis, and improve outcomes and patient satisfaction while potentially decreasing costs. The Kidney Health Initiative convened a multidisciplinary workgroup to examine the current state of telehealth use in home RRTs as well as outline potential benefits and drawbacks, impediments to implementation, and key unanswered questions.
La espacialidad social en el estudio de la industrialización: Estructuras sin escalas, territorios sin sujetos
Authors: Alonso Estrada Jorge
Published: July 2017

Este trabajo propone una discusión metodológica para aplicar críticamente el enfoque de la espacialidad social en el estudio de los procesos de industrialización. La espacialidad social o socioespacialidad se propone como una concepción acerca de la naturaleza dual de la integración social: por una parte las prácticas orientadas a la producción y reproducción del entorno material (espacialmente orientadas) y, las prácticas orientadas a la producción de la sociabilidad (funcional o interaccionalmente orientadas). Para la aplicación de este esquema a la industrialización, el trabajo propone enfocarse a los actores sociales, las instituciones (o régimen de gobernación económica) y las trayectorias industriales. Al final, se analizan el Estado, la empresa y el trabajo bajo la óptica dual de la integración funcional-territorial.
Servicios de salud y salud de la mujer en el contexto de la globalización
Authors: Bronfman Pertzovsky Mario , López Moreno Sergio , Rico Galindo Blanca
Published: July 2017

En 1999 se cumplen cinco años de vigencia del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) de América del Norte. Antes de su puesta en marcha, el tratado fue cuestionado o defendido por los distintos actores sociales que, podían resultar afectados o beneficiados por él. Hoy, a cinco años de vigencia, el debate gira alrededor de los resultados visibles del TLC. En esta discusión, sin embargo, los acontecimientos que emergieron a la escena política y económica mexicana cuando iniciaba el TLC -y que modificaron radicalmente las condiciones en las que inicialmente se planeó el convenio-, provocaron que su puesta en marcha efectiva se aplazara en muchos de sus ámbitos potenciales. A cinco años de su arranque, es de esperar que las acciones del TLC se intensifiquen paulatinamente. En este sentido, es indispensable reanudar el debate pendiente, en especial en aquellas materias en donde los efectos del tratado pueden ser profundos. La polémica debe tomar en cuenta la existencia de los amplios procesos mundiales de globalización observados a partir de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, entre los cuales los tratados comerciales son sólo elementos adicionales. Esto es especialmente importante para evaluar el impacto del convenio comercial sobre variables cuya temporalidad se inscribe en plazos mucho mayores o en arreglos institucionales que tienen dinámicas propias y que están inmersos en procesos que anteceden en el tiempo y exceden en el espacio al TLC. En el primer caso, se encuentran los aspectos relacionados con la salud de la mujer, y en el segundo, los procesos que tienen que ver con los sistemas de salud. Este trabajo inicia con una visión panorámica del proceso de globalización y sus consecuencias, para continuar con un análisis de las condiciones específicas que, al iniciar el TLC, guardaban la salud de la mujer y los sistemas de salud de los tres países firmantes. Al final del texto, se comentan las esferas que ya han sufrido modificaciones por efecto directo del TLC.
La descentralización de la política ambiental en la frontera norte: algunas reflexiones desde Sonora
Authors: Mumme Stephen P.
Published: July 2017

Resumen: Este estudio describe las reformas hacia la descentralización en materia ambiental en México, utilizando evidencia del caso de Sonora, estado fronterizo del noroeste. El estudio identifica primero la descentralización ambiental dentro de un proceso más amplio: el de la descentralización política del México contemporáneo, así como las diversas formas de descentralización que se han dado en el país y en instituciones innovadoras específicas, tanto nacionales como internacionales, que contribuyen para lograr la descentralización ambiental. El progreso sonorense en el área ambiental es descrito enfatizando lo referente a recursos y actividades de los municipios, en particular, el municipio de Hermosillo, así como las diferencias entre municipios fronterizos e interiores. El texto concluye que la descentralización en Sonora toma la forma de desconcentración, que está ligada a la provisión de servicios básicos, que avanza con más rapidez en la frontera norte, que está asociada con la fuerza creciente de los movimientos sociales, y que se trata de un proceso intrincado por las numerosas ambigüedades de las leyes y estatutos existentes que necesitan ser clarificados si los municipios de Sonora han de asumir mas responsabilidades dentro de esta área.Palabras clave: Norte de México, Sonora, Descentralización política, Medio ambiente, Política ambiental.Abstract: This study describes Mexico's decentralizing reforms in the area of environmental policy as they are evident in the case of the northwestern border state of Sonora. The study first locates environmental decentralization within the larger process of political decentralization in contemporary Mexico and the various forms of decentralization that are evident in Mexico today and specific institutional initiatives, national and international, contributing to the goal of environmental decentralization in Mexico. Sonora's progress in decentralizing environmental policy is then described with special emphasis on the role, resources, and activities of ?municipios?, particularly the municipio of Hermosillo, and on differences among border and interior municipios. The paper concludes t h at environmental decentralization in Sonora largely takes the form of disconcentration, is linked to basic service provision, is proceding more rapidly in the northern border are a , is associated with the growing strength of social movements, and is hampered by numerous ambiguities in existing laws and statutes that need to be addressed if Sonora?s municipios are to assume more responsabilities in this policy area.Palabras clave: Northern Mexico, Sonora, Political de-centralization, Environment, Environmental policy.
México: Crisis de un régimen de Estado-partido
Authors: Anguiano Arturo
Published: July 2017

El presente ensayo trata de realizar una re interpretación del régimen político mexicano, analizando sus rasgos centrales y el largo proceso de deterioro y declinación que vive desde principios de los años setenta (anunciado por el estallido de 1968). El presidencialismo, el corporativismo, el patrimonialismo, el partido oficial y otros elementos característicos del régimen político se observan a través de un enfoque que los integra como piezas de un singular régimen de Estado -partido. La transición política en México se examina así como una transición de carácter histórico, incierta y llena de contradicciones, retrocesos, logros democráticos e incertidumbres, donde los viejos y nuevos sujetos sociales se recomponen en forma compleja y llevan a cabo novedosas prácticas político-sociales, en medio de circunstancias en las que el régimen en desuso se desempeña hacia el desorden y la degradación.
El sindicalismo y la política laboral en México
Authors: Zapata Schaffeld Francisco
Published: July 2017

Durante el periodo 1982-1998, la sociedad, la economía y el sistema político mexicanos se vieron afectados por una serie de hechos que generaron incertidumbre. Ésta se ha manifestado en frecuentes devaluaciones y crisis bursátiles,1 altos niveles de inflación, ejecución de políticas de ajuste, dos asesinatos políticos, una liberalización comercial radical, el surgimiento de movimientos guerrilleros, la privatización de empresas estatales y cambios favorables a la entrada de la inversión extranjera, para no mencionar sino algunos elementos de esa coyuntura (Cordonnier, 1996, y cuadro 1). En el periodo reciente (1996-1999), el comportamiento económico se ha estabilizado, después de las turbulencias del año 1995. La tasa de crecimiento del P I B en 1996 fue de 4.5% y de 5% en 1997. Puede suponerse tentativamente, con base en las previsiones de organismos solventes, que la economía mexicana podrá mantener un rumbo estable durante los próximos dos o tres años, al menos hasta la sucesión presidencial del año 2000. Puede pensarse, a la luz de la experiencia señalada, que, a pesar de la gravedad de la incertidumbre y de las tensiones políticas, el país ha mantenido niveles de estabilidad que en otros contextos hubiera sido difícil mantener. Existen elementos en la sociedad, en la economía y en el sistema político que han permitido enfrentar esa incertidumbre y establecer compensaciones cuyo resultado ha sido positivo en la medida en que la mayoría de las turbulencias han sido solventadas.
Elaboración y consumo de tortillas como patrimonio cultural de San Pedro del Rosal, México
Authors: Rodríguez Calderón Teresita de Jesús , Chávez Mejía María Cristina , Thomé Ortiz Humberto , Miranda Román Guillermo
Published: July 2017

La siembra y el consumo del maíz son actividades identitarias y determinantes en la evolución del patrimonio alimentario de la población, porque contribuyen a la seguridad alimenticia y a la conservación del acervo biocultural. Se realizó un estudio etnográfico a partir de la recopilación cualitativa de testimonios de productores y consumidores de tortillas de maíz hechas a mano en San Pedro del Rosal, Atlacomulco, Estado de México. Se caracterizó la elaboración de tortilla, desde una perspectiva antropológica, para analizar el saber hacer en torno a este alimento, característico de la identidad culinaria del centro de México. Para los productores de tortilla, el saber hacer constituye una herencia identitaria, así como una posible estrategia de generación de ingresos económicos. En el caso de los consumidores, se concluyó que eligen la tortilla hecha a mano, por su valor simbólico.
Poder territorial y recursos estatales: el Partido Autonomista Nacional durante la formación del Estado argentino, 1862-1916
Authors: Chaia De Bellis Jonás
Published: July 2017

En este trabajo se analizaron las características organizacionales del Partido Autonomista Nacional argentino, entre 1862 y 1916, con atención especial en la competencia entre sus facciones territoriales y en el uso político de los recursos estatales. El periodo se reconstruyó desde un abordaje histórico-político, y se encontró que el resultado de la competencia entre facciones fue el desarrollo de instituciones estatales de alcance nacional, pero que al mismo tiempo, el empleo de esos recursos para la obtención de lealtad y adhesión de las facciones locales causó que la institucionalización del partido fuera débil. Discutiendo con las principales teorías sobre partidos políticos, un aporte de este trabajo es la conceptualización del partido como un “partido estatal de facciones”.
De la supresión al manejo del fuego en la Reserva de la Biosfera La Sepultura, Chiapas: perspectivas campesinas
Authors: Gutiérrez Navarro Alonso , García Barrios Luis Enrique , Parra Vázquez Manuel , Rosset Peter
Published: July 2017

Las políticas sobre el combate de incendios dentro de áreas naturales protegidas han transitado de un enfoque de supresión a uno de manejo del fuego, lo que ha tenido consecuencias para las prácticas y las perspectivas de las poblaciones campesinas. En el estudio la pregunta es cómo la regulación, la restricción y la prohibición del uso y el manejo del fuego, cuyo objetivo es la conservación, confronta, trasforma o criminaliza dichas prácticas en las parcelas. Desde la ecología política se analiza la institucionalización del discurso del fuego en la Reserva de la Biosfera La Sepultura, en Chiapas. Por medio de entrevistas, encuestas y observación participante se reconstruye la modificación de las prácticas y de las perspectivas campesinas en la zona. Los resultados muestran que existe un cambio diferencial en el uso y la percepción del fuego, lo cual refiere a una capacidad adaptativa, junto a una especie de “clientelismo ambiental”, como respuesta a las políticas ambientales del gobierno. Las conclusiones apuntan a conocer la forma en que los habitantes de las áreas naturales protegidas están respondiendo al modelo de conservación neoliberal implementado en el país.
Los tipos de corrupción y la satisfacción con los servicios públicos. Evidencia del caso mexicano
Authors: Córdova Guzmán Jassel , Ponce Aldo F.
Published: July 2017

En este artículo se analizan los efectos de cómo se percibe la corrupción sobre la satisfacción con los servicios públicos que brindan los gobiernos mexicanos locales, como protección policial, alumbrado público, agua potable, cuidado de parques y jardines y recolección de basura. Para ello se usan modelos ordinales logísticos aplicados a los datos de la Encuesta nacional de calidad e impacto gubernamental de 2013. El análisis demuestra que para evaluar la satisfacción con los servicios, los ciudadanos emplean sus percepciones sobre la corrupción en los gobiernos y sus experiencias con funcionarios o trabajadores públicos. Como este estudio sólo emplea datos de encuesta de 2013, no es posible tener en cuenta la eficiencia dinámica que, por definición, requiere una evaluación del consumo futuro de los bienes y servicios. Se encuentra que los cambios en la percepción de la gran corrupción pueden explicar con más éxito las variaciones en la satisfacción con los servicios públicos que los cambios en la percepción de la pequeña corrupción. Estos resultados muestran los costos no pecuniarios creados por la corrupción, que pueden debilitar la satisfacción con los gobiernos locales, los partidos políticos y hasta con la democracia.
La cebolla mexicana: un análisis de competitividad en el mercado estadounidense, 2002-2013
Authors: Valencia Sandoval Karina , Zetina Espinosa Ana Mónica
Published: July 2017

La cebolla (Allium cepa) es la segunda hortaliza de mayor producción en el mundo. Estados Unidos es el primer importador mundial y México, Canadá y Perú son sus proveedores principales. En este artículo se evalúa la competitividad de la cebolla producida en México, respecto a la de Canadá y Perú, mediante los indicadores siguientes: la tasa de penetración de importaciones, el índice de similitud de exportaciones, las cuotas de exportación e importación, la ventaja relativa de las exportaciones y la ventaja comparativa revelada. Los resultados muestran que México tiene una ventaja relativa de exportación en el mercado estadounidense; sin embargo, ésta disminuyó y las exportaciones peruanas se incrementaron, debido al aumento de su producción de cebolla amarilla, y a que la competitividad de Canadá es menor. La información contenida en este artículo es útil para diseñar políticas públicas en el sector agrícola, aunque en estudios posteriores se sugiere utilizar variables cualitativas para tener una visión integral.
Accuracy analysis in borders description for municipal entities in the Republic Bashkortostan
Authors: Puchkov V.N. , Musalimov R.S. , Zavarnov D.S.
Published: July 2017

In this work the analysis on description of rural settlements boundaries of the Republic of Bashkortostan, based on the experience of other sub-federal units of Russian Federation was made. A range of weak points in collected input data was defined. In total, of 54 municipal districts of the Republic of Bashkortostan (818 rural settlements), 44 districts showed nonconformity of feed data details to regulatory requirements. And the main reason for this is a low quality of input materials such as base maps at scale 1
Evaluation of the actual resolution of digital aerial and satellite imagery using an edge profile curve
Authors: Anikeeva I.A. , Kadnichanskiy S.A.
Published: July 2017

The article describes theoretical and practical issues of evaluation of the actual resolution of digital aerial and satellite imagery using an edge profile curve. As a measure of resolution, a linear resolution element, is defined as the minimum width of the image separate linearly extended object is still detectable in the image. The edge for the purposes of estimation a digital image is defined. The theoretical part of the article is devoted to the description of the method for estimating the resolution of an image using an edge profile curve and a fast Fourier transform. An algorithm for automatically estimating the resolution of digital photo images along an edge profile curve is presented. Terms of selection of an edge in a digital image area are defined and an algorithm for automatically finding edges in the image that meet the specified conditions in the best way is developed. A method for automatically extracting edge profile curve from a digital image is described for the following evaluation of the resolution. A method and algorithm for the transition from pixel values of the edge profile curve to the frequency-contrast characteristic of a digital image is described. The results of an experimental accuracy estimation of determining the resolution with the method using the proposed algorithm are compared with the results obtained visually by the resolution test chart. The examples of the results of evaluation of the actual resolution for various aerial and satellite imagery are presented.
On the displacements of the contours of the opticelectronic space images. Influence on the measuring accuracy of the images
Authors: Voronin E.G.
Published: July 2017

This is the final article in a series of three consecutive ones devoted to the phenomenon of the displacement of the same points in overlapping scans obtained adjacent CCD matrices with optoelectronic imagery. It shows the influence of the angle of inclination of the imaging equipment on the value of the occurring displacements of the same points in the overlapping CCD and, as a result, the measuring accuracy of the images. Theoretical ways of reducing this effect by changing the design of optical-electronic Converter were proposed. It was noted that the impact of displacement on the measuring accuracy of optical-electronic space images could be minimized in the course of their geometric stitching. The proposed method is appropriate geometric stitching on the basis of spatial analytical photographic triangulation by way of ligaments. The alternative geometric method of crosslinking using a polynomial interpolation of displacements was considered. A comparative analysis of the considered methods was made.
The reduction of satellite measurements to by the coordinates for the marks of determinic points
Authors: Balandin V.N. , Matveev A.Yu. , Menchikov I.V.
Published: July 2017

The matter of reduction of the spatial rectangular coordinates X, Y, Z, measured by satellite equipment, related to the geometric center of the receiver of satellite measurements (CPSI), to by the coordinates of the mark of geodetic points Xp, Yp, Zp is quite topical. In this paper we consider the simplest case of spatial rectangular coordinates reduction, when the satellite receiver is installed above the mark of the point. Currently in topographic-geodetic works in of our country imported satellite receivers
Integrated assessment and mapping of the environmental situation in the Russian Federation regions
Authors: Tikunov V.S. , Chereshnia O.Yu.
Published: July 2017

The article presents a methodology for a comprehensive assessment of the environmental situation in Russian Federation regions based on the pollution index and the index of the ecological tension. The evaluation was carried out in two stages. At the first stage, the degree of pollution of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere of the regions was estimated on the basis of the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere, departing from stationary sources, the formation of solid domestic wastes (SDW) and the discharge of contaminated wastewater. Based on these three indicators, a pollution index was constructed that estimates aggregate pollution level. In the second stage, the authors made the estimation of loads generated by atmospheric emissions, solid waste and waste water discharged into the territory of each region, per capita and in relation to the environmental capacity of the economy. This allows us to take into account the area of pollution, anthropogenic pressure and environmental responsibility of the population, as well as the environmental friendliness of production. On the basis of relative indicators, the index of ecological tension was created.
Evidence for the Historical Occurrence of Wolves (Canis spp.) in Nova Scotia, Canada
Authors: Whitaker Andrei N. , Beazley Karen F.
Published: July 2017

Although once common across the entire North American continent, wolves (Canis spp.) have been extirpated from most of their former territory. The historical occurrence and persistence of wolves in Nova Scotia has been a subject of debate because of comments on the wolf’s rarity in early settler accounts and the absence of physical specimens. By consulting historical documents of European settlers, the Mi’kmaw lexicon, and fur trade records, we found evidence for the presence of a wolf population in Nova Scotia (which included the territory of New Brunswick before 1784) at European contact and persisting until the early 20th century.
A Population-level Analysis of Morning Song: Exploring the Implications for Point Counts
Authors: Foote Jennifer R. , Fitzsimmons Lauren P. , Lobert Lynnea M. , Ratcliffe Laurene M. , Mennill Daniel J.
Published: July 2017

Point counts are widely used for conducting ecological surveys of wild birds. Vocal output of birds varies with time of day, and therefore the results of ecological surveys should also vary with time of day. We modeled how males’ singing rates change over the morning. We calculated song rates in 3 min sampling periods (the standard sampling period used by the North American Breeding Bird Survey) and compared how detection rates vary as sampling period increases. We recorded singing activity in 15 neighbourhoods of breeding Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) with 16-element microphone arrays that recorded every song from every male in every neighbourhood. We calculated the proportion of males that produced one or more songs during 3, 5, and 10 min count periods between nautical twilight and late morning. our results show a strong peak in singing activity just before sunrise followed by a steady decline in singing activity over the course of the morning. We found that longer sampling periods yielded significantly higher detection rates at all times after sunrise. After sunrise, detection rates never exceeded 60%, even with 10 min sampling periods. We found that unpaired males had significantly higher detection rates than paired males but we found no difference between paired males with fertile versus incubating mates. our results provide strong evidence that, for black-capped Chickadees, surveys during the dawn chorus provide the most comprehensive assessment of the number of birds present, and that longer sampling periods yield significantly better estimates of population sizes at all times after sunrise.
Inexpensive Video Drop-camera for Surveying Sensitive Benthic Habitats: Applications from Glass Sponge (Hexactinellida) Reefs in Howe Sound, British Columbia
Authors: Clayton Lena , Dennison Glen
Published: July 2017

Where marine waters are shallow and bathymetric features are steep, the typically employed multi-beam side scan sonar is not always reliable for identifying complex biological structures. Here, we present a cost-efficient method used in Howe Sound, British Columbia, for bathymetric mapping, exploration, and ground-truthing of glass sponge bioherms. A simple depth sounder and software package was used to produce bathymetric maps. From these maps, prospective sites were selected and surveyed to investigate bioherm presence with a simple drop-camera towed off the bow of a small drifting vessel during calm seas. This method was used during a 4-year citizen science initiative that led to the discovery of 12 glass sponge bioherms in Howe Sound, the first step in protecting these globally unique reefs from the impact of bottom-contact fishing, anchoring, and potential industrial contamination. Before our work using this method, only two glass sponge bioherms had been identified in Howe Sound. The method also proved effective as a means to quantify damage to bioherms from fishing gear.
European Skipper Butterfly (Thymelicus lineola) Associated with Reduced Seed Development of Showy Lady’s-slipper Orchid (Cypripedium reginae)
Authors: Hall Peter W. , Catling Paul M. , Mosquin Paul L. , Mosquin Ted
Published: July 2017

It has been suggested that European Skipper butterflies (Thymelicus lineola) trapped in the lips of the Showy Lady’s-slipper orchid (Cypripedium reginae) may interfere with pollination. This could occur through blockage of the pollinator pathway, facilitation of pollinator escape without pollination, and/or disturbance of the normal pollinators. A large population of the orchid at an Ottawa Valley site provided an opportunity to test the interference hypothesis. The number of trapped skippers was compared in 475 post-blooming flowers with regard to capsule development and thus seed development. The presence of any skippers within flowers was associated with reduced capsule development (P = 0.0075), and the probability of capsule development was found to decrease with increasing numbers of skippers (P = 0.0271). The extent of a negative effect will depend on the abundance of the butterflies and the coincidence of flowering time and other factors. Counts of skippers trapped in flowers were found to follow closely a negative binomial distribution (P = 0.8656).
Expanded Range Limits of Boreal Birds in the Torngat Mountains of Northern Labrador
Authors: Whitaker Darroch
Published: July 2017

The Torngat Mountains lie at the southeastern limit of the Canadian Arctic in northern Labrador, and bird distributions in the region are poorly understood. I visited the Torngat Mountains every summer from 2008 to 2016 and recorded all birds observed. Several boreal bird species were widespread and breeding in the region, representing expansion of known ranges by 100–350 km north along the Labrador coast and 40–90 km east from Ungava Bay. Shrub thickets have expanded dramatically in the Torngat Mountains since the 1980s; thus, these observations may reflect range expansion by boreal birds in response to increased habitat availability.
PV output power fluctuations smoothing and optimum capacity of energy storage system for PV power generator
Authors: Tomonobu Senjyu  , Manoj Datta  , Atsushi Yona  , Toshihisa Funabashi  , Chul-Hwan Kim
Published: July 2017

In this paper, an Energy Storage System (ESS) based control method is proposed to reduce the PV output power fluctuations, which in turn will reduce the frequency deviations of the power system introduced by large penetration of PV power. The ESS control model introduced here will maintain the energy storage ratio of the ESS near 50%. This will increase the life time of the ESS as well as will decrease the maintenance cost of the ESS. A local search algorithm is also provided with this ESS control model to search the optimal capacity of the ESS required for smoothing the PV output power fluctuations and to find the minimum capital cost. A cost comparison is shown to realize the performance of the search algorithm.
Dynamic optimization of a 2-DOF pseudo-equatorial tracking in virtual prototyping concept
Authors: C. Alexandru  , M. Comşiţ  , P. Alexandru
Published: July 2017

The key word for the design process of the photovoltaic tracking systems is the energetic efficiency. Using the tracking system, the photovoltaic panel follows the sun and increase the collected energy, but the driving motors & actuators consume a part of this energy. In these terms, the optimization of the tracking system became an important provocation in the modern research and technology.
In this paper, we evaluate a strategy for the dynamic optimization of the photovoltaic tracking systems. The main task in optimization is to maximize the energetic gain by increasing the incoming solar radiation and minimizing the energy consumption for tracking. This strategy is possible by developing the virtual prototype of the tracking system, which is a control loop composed by the multibody mechanical model connected with the dynamic model of the actuators and with the controller model. In this way, we are able to optimize the tracking mechanism, choose the appropriate actuators, and design the optimal controller.
The strategic implantation of energy management in a multinational enterprise
Authors: J. González de la Viuda  , V. Romero Arauzo
Published: July 2017

This work presents the actions taken jointly by the firm L’Oreal and the department of Electrical Engineering of the University of Burgos, which initiated an energy management strategy with the ultimate objective of reducing energy consumption. Save electricity is possible
Model based predictive current control of an asynchronous six-phase motor drive
Authors: R. Gregor  , F. Barrero  , M.J. Durán  , M.R. Arahal  , S. Toral
Published: July 2017

A new method for current control of multiphase drives is presented. The proposed control method is based on a model based predictive controller which minimises a predefined function cost. A voltage vector to minimise the current error is selected. A discrete-time model of the drive is also used to generate the control signals. Simulation and experimental results are provided. These preliminary results confirm the feasibility of the presented method for controlling an asymmetrical dual three-phase ac machine.