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Pengaruh Citra Produk Berdasarkan Analisis Persepsi Konsumen pada Kelompok Usaha Aneka Pangan Kota Sidoarjo
Authors: Artaya I Putu , Kamisutara Made , Baktiono R Agus
Published: July 2019

Persepsi produk di masyarakat konsumen memang tidak dapat dilepaskan dari desain labelnya, mengingat kesan pertama yang muncul ketika konsumen melihat produk adalah berdasarkan bagus tidaknya label yang digunakan. Penelitian ini terfokus pada sebuah kelompok usaha kecil aneka produk pangan dan craft di Sidoarjo yang cenderung masih mempertahankan model kemasan tradisional. Kelompok tersebut merupakan penghasil produk sumber pangan dan aneka kerajinan dimana selama ini masih dikerjakan dan diproduksi secara sederhana. Mengingat kemajuan teknologi dan desain label selama ini yang semakin pesat maka perlu adanya sentuhan kemajuan teknologi pada produk kelompok usaha ini agar desain label mampu meningkatkan persepsi positif konsumen ketika melihat produk tersebut. Kecenderungan pasar selama ini bahwa produk yang dihasilkan oleh kelompok pelaku usaha kecil semakin diminati oleh pasar global, tentunya kondisi ini membutuhkan kepedulian dan penanganan secara baik terutama pada label kemasan produknya. Untuk memudahkan analisa maka pemicu persepsi konsumen di identifikasi menggunakan beberapa faktor yang berinterelasi secara langsung yang melekat pada produk yang dihasilkan. Melalui pendekatan analisa faktor diharapkan dapat diketahui secara signifikan bahwa faktor apa saja yang perlu diketahui dan diperbaiki agar konsumen memiliki minat yang kuat terhadap segala bentuk produk yang dihasilkan oleh kelompok usaha kecil tersebut. Selanjutnya dapat diambil kebijakan dan tindakan mengenai perbaikan label pada beberapa produk yang nantinya dapat dijadikan produk unggulan bagi pelaku usaha kecil di kawasan kota Sidoarjo. Bertambahnya pelaku usaha kecil di kota Sidoarjo sangat terkait erat dengan munculnya berbagai peluang usaha kecil dalam kelompok industri rumahan yang memiliki potensi untuk dikembangkan ke depan.
Reliability Analysis of Self-Efficacy in Dealing with Legal and Ethical Issues
Authors: Subarimaniam Neerushah , Zakaria Noor Syamilah
Published: July 2019

The aim of this preliminary study is to disseminate the reliability of Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale (ELICSES). ELICSES consists of 23 items and it is used to measure trainee counselors’ self-efficacy in dealing with legal and ethical issues. We performed a small-scale study to assess the degree of reliability in a university setting. The findings revealed acceptable internal consistency reliability of the full scale and three subscales. Hence, the scale is an ideal instrument to measure trainee counselors’ self-efficacy in dealing with legal and ethical issues. However, we suggest the future researchers work on test-retest reliability and examine ELICSES across cultures involving multination.
A Hierarchical Model of Coping in the College Student Population
Authors: Pickens Bryon C. , Mckinney Robert , Bell Stephanie C.
Published: July 2019

Research has indicated a fall in college student mental health over the past 16 years, with no corresponding increase in use of mental health care services. To investigate how college students choose to manage stressful issues, we assessed coping styles as measured by the dispositional COPE inventory in a multi-state sample of undergraduate students (N = 109).We tested a four-factor, hierarchical model of coping with a factor-based variant of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), an approach noted for its accuracy with small sample sizes. Results indicated the existence of a hierarchical effect that explained 67.4 percent of variance in coping subscale scores, and validated the four factors of Approach, Avoidance, Social-Contextual, and Individual-Contextual coping styles. All coping style pairs had significant positive relationships (p < .002) with one exception; Approach and Avoidance had a significant negative relationship (p < .001).  Implications for researchers and practitioners are discussed.
Determination of Glutathione in Austrian Wine Samples: The Effects of Freezing, the Choice of Yeast and Storage
Authors: Dragojlović Danka , Philipp Christian , Korntheuer Karin , Bader Christian , Patzl-Fischerleitner Elsa , Mandl Karin , Eder Reinhard
Published: July 2019

Glutathione (GSH, γ-L-Glutamyl-L-Cysteinyl Glycine) is a tripeptide of L-glutamate, L-cysteine and glycine. GSH in wine is derived from either grapes or yeast, during alcoholic fermentation. The GSH concentration in wine is very variable and depends on the environmental conditions as well as viticultural practices. During winemaking GSH has a significant role in oxidation prevention due to its unique redox and nucleophilic properties. Since GSH is very reactive it is highly important to prepare samples immediately and under inert conditions just prior to the determination of the GSH concentration. Therefore the aim of this research was to implement a method for the quantitative determination of GSH levels in grape juices (musts) made from different Austrian grape varieties and to investigate the influence of yeast on the GSH content in wine after aging. The results of this research have shown that monitoring with nitrogen gas, sulphur dioxide and freezing process at −25 ºC led to a good protective effect on the free glutathione amount in wine and grape samples. The GSH concentration in the samples was variable. Levels were ranging from non-detectable to up to 23.10 mg/l, and it showed that grape variety has no impact on GSH concentration in the must. Furthermore the results suggest that the choice of yeast has an impact on GSH content in wine even after 6 and 18 months of aging.
大型贯通测量技术与实践
Authors: 汪 兵兵
Published: July 2019

文章以赞比亚谦比西东南矿体副井与南风井井深800m中段为例，叙述了在深井淋水大、风流大的情况下，通过一井联系测量将地面三维坐标系统传递至井下中段，并在合适位置测定陀螺定向边，并修正方位角，以提高井下起始边的平面坐标精度和导线边的方位角精度，从而实现大型巷道的对接贯通。
一种适用于高温高压环境下重锤料位的计设计方案
Authors: 岳 凤明
Published: July 2019

重锤式料位计在国内处被广泛用于仓式容器的物料检测，可测量饲料、化学品、塑料颗粒、水泥、石块、PVC粉末、骨料、液体、煤、石灰石、研磨塑料、砂子、粉末、谷物、油、泥浆、矿浆、沥青(高温)等特殊液体[1]。其优点:采用机械式测量，简单可靠，抗粉尘干扰能力强，量程大可达50米；机械结构设计时采取多重防尘设计(防尘刷、进风孔、测量室隔离)，不受介质湿度、粘度的影响，不受介质介电常数、电导率、热导率的影响。
机场水泥混凝土道面厚度的确定方法比较
Authors: 张 睿
Published: July 2019

随着国际化合作在民航工程建设领域的不断加强，我们接触到的国外机场建设项目也会越来越复杂，等级也越来越高，相应的设计要求也会越来越严格。在国际合作背景下的机场飞行区设计存在着标准和规范上的差异，标准的差异必然对项目的设计和施工带来影响。因此，对于国内外飞行区道面结构的计算方法的比较非常必要，在寻找差异的同时，对设计方法的比较和结合能够完善设计思路，提升设计成果的合理性。 研究目的： （1）结合收集整理的国内外不同方法计算道面水泥混凝土厚度的算例，比较分析我国规范和FAA框架下机场道面结构计算的差异； （2）依据不同计算方法获得的道面结构结果，比较两种规范设计的侧重点以及道面结构承载力的影响； （3）验证不同规范下计算所得道面结构是否能够互相满足要去，分析两种计算方法兼容性。 研究内容简介：本次研究内容主要为理论计算研究，对国内外机场刚性道面结构层厚度理论计算方法进行比较。 （1）运用现行中国民航总局的刚性道面设计方法（力学经验法）与美国联邦航空局（FAA，Federal Aviation Administration）的刚性道面设计方法（FAARFIELD法），在两种飞机运行荷载情况下，对不同情况下机场水泥混凝土道面设计结果进行对比分析；同时，为反映机场实际交通情况，拟定两组多种飞机进行设计对比。 （2）通过对公司相关国际合作项目设计项目的整理，分析两种框架下的机场刚性道面结构层计算结果，总结差异性和兼容性。
公路施工中软土路基的施工技术研究
Authors: 程 国君
Published: July 2019

在我国目前公路工程规模在不断扩大以及覆盖范围在不断增加的形势下，施工中遇到软土路基的情况也比较多见。文章在研究公路工程中的软土路基特点的基础上，介绍其对公路工程所产生的负面作用，根据此负面影响以及对软土路基施工所产生影响的不同原因，提出了相应的公路工程软土路基的处理技术，以供参考。
无线自组网技术在航标上的应用研究
Authors: 苏 建 , 乔 卫
Published: July 2019

文章研究目的是为了解决海上航标数据的传输问题。对位于离岸较远，传输数据较大的问题，文章中给出解决方案。利用Wimax技术建设自有无线网络，进行传输航标数据、实时图片和视频数据，以及其他需要网络传输数据的快速传输。无线自组网的建设，是对传统遥测遥控数据的辅助支撑，从而加强航标管理信息化，智能化，提供助航效能。
东川因民铜矿区矿床特征及矿石研究
Authors: 胡 廷兴 , 张 华
Published: July 2019

因民铜矿区位于石将军-落因-四棵树南北转北西西向弧形成矿带中段的南北向落因背斜轴部西翼、即落因破碎带西侧。文章中主要探讨因民矿区的矿床特征，并进行了矿石的相关研究，为该矿区今后勘查和开发提供参考与借鉴。
宁煤金凤煤矿011810工作面110工法技术应用
Authors: 张 强 , 赵 俊 , 周 光
Published: July 2019

针对减少资源浪费，减少生产成本投入，增加经济效益，提高煤矿产能，神华宁煤集团引进切顶卸压自动成巷技术（以下简称110工法），在其下属单位金凤煤矿进行试验。利用恒阻大变形锚索对巷道顶板进行加强支护，控制顶板下沉，通过预裂钻孔双向聚能爆破，将巷道顶板岩石切割，以矿山压力为动力将采空区矸石压下，利用采空区垮落碎胀的顶板矸石堆砌形成巷帮，使原有巷道能够最大限度地保留，充分发挥矸石的自身承载作用，减少巷道变形，保证留巷效果。现场试验表明，金凤煤矿011810工作面的110工法技术应用，取得了良好的应用效果。
暖通设计中绿色节能技术的应用研究
Authors: 陈 凯锋
Published: July 2019

目前，能源危机、环境污染等问题不断涌现，如何降低能源消耗和保护环境已成为经济社会实现可持续发展的迫切问题。在这种情况下，绿色节能技术的出现对解决能源消耗过大和生态环境破坏等问题起到了重要作用。因此，将绿色节能技术应用到暖通空调设计中，可以满足人们的需求，降低当地的能源消耗，保护当地的生活环境。因此在分析绿色节能技术的具体内容后，将其应用于暖通空调设计中，以达到提高能源效率的目的。
Technology trends for ships and shipping of tomorrow
Authors: Bertram Volker
Published: July 2019

The paper discusses key trends in ship design, ship building, and ship operation, and extrapolates those trends into the future. Fast and unconventional craft will play only a minor role in this scenario. In fact, trends in shipping are towards lower speed and simpler hull shapes, wind assisted technologies, and propulsion improving devices. Cleaner fuels, most notably LNG, condition-based maintenance, remote instruction, and Augmented Reality will support the operation of low-crew ships. The proliferation of sensors and increased satellite bandwidth will fundamentally change logistics.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AS A NATO AND NATO NATIONS’ LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Authors: RADUHA NINA
Published: July 2019

The global strategic environment has dramatically changed. We live in a highly complex information environment, where we are facing hybrid threats, terrorism, information confrontations, cyber threats, irregular war, massive migration and so on. In this environment, the Alliance needed to adapt and enhance the speed, connectivity and effectiveness of its Strategic Communications (StratCom) effort, which was created as NATO’s smart answer to the challenging information environment we live in.
This article describes the NATO Strategic Communications concept to provide deeper understanding and increase knowledge of the context, tools, capabilities and processes conducted within the frame of it. The article explains the role, responsibility and opportunity leaders at every level have in conducting, leading, implementing and using the NATO concept of Strategic Communications.
Conventional pap’s test and liquid-based cytology for the screening of cervical cancer with back up colposcopy directed biopsy
Authors: Khatun Sabera , Khatun Sayada Fatema
Published: July 2019

The aim of this study was to screen the suspected cervical cancer patients (n=100) by liquid-based cytology and conventional pap’s smear followed by colposcopic biopsy from July 2016 to June 2017. In conventional pap’s test, 73 cases were true negative whereas 25 cases were false negative. However, in liquid-based cytology, 68 cases were true negative and 23 cases were false negative. Finally when colposcopic examinations were done, 61 cases were true negative and 15 cases were false negative. The sensitivity of liquid-based cytology was 11.5% for cervical cancer screening which was more than the conventional pap’s smear (3.8%). In conclusion, liquid-based cytology should be more preferable method than the than conventional pap’s smear for the diagnosis of precancerous lesion of the cervix.
Dibujo arqueológico e ilustración histórica: una profesión apasionante al servicio de la sociedad
Authors: Diéguez Uribeondo Iñaki
Published: July 2019

El dibujo arqueológico y la ilustración histórica son disciplinas muy relacionadas entre sí que constituyen una parte fundamental de la ciencia arqueológica. Sus objetivos son documentar y proponer hipótesis de reconstrucción del pasado a la sociedad. Con la entrada en el siglo XXI y especialmente en la última década, se ha producido una auténtica revolución en nuestra profesión de la mano de las herramientas digitales, como la fotogrametría y el diseño digital o las técnicas de virtualización del patrimonio. Son muchos los retos que presenta el siglo XXI: debemos profundizar en una formación superior reglada y más completa, en una normalización del lenguaje del nuevo dibujo arqueológico y en iniciativas que vayan en la línea de reforzar y promocionar la figura del dibujante o ilustrador de arqueología. Se han comenzado a dar los primeros pasos ya en este sentido. Cabe destacar la creación de las primeras especialidades universitarias y de la Asociación Nacional de Dibujantes e Ilustradores de Arqueología (ADARQ).

Nos encontramos en un período de crisis, entendido como cambio, en el que se han multiplicado las opciones gráficas disponibles y la manera de presentarlas al público, devolviendo este conocimiento a la sociedad. La importancia y la vigencia de nuestra profesión y de la imagen en arqueología y su papel en la difusión de patrimonio es si cabe hoy día más importante aún de lo que lo ha sido hasta ahora.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Kimia Berbasis Android Untuk Penumbuhan Literasi Sains Siswa Pada Materi Reaksi Redoks Dan Elektrokimia
Authors: Harianto Arifin , Suryati Suryati , Khery Yusran
Published: July 2019

The aims of this study were to produce android base chemistrylearning media prototype and evaluate its elibibility andeffectiveness on student science literacy growing on redox reactionand electrochemistry subject material. In form of research anddevelopment, this study was carried out by ADDIE (Analysis,Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evalution)model ofinstructional development. Data was collected by content anddesign validation questionnaire, practitioner and student respondquestionnaire, and science litracy test. Data was analyzed byelegiibility percentega and categories and N-gain test. Study resultshowed that media design and content validity was very eleigiblewith 80 % of eligibility percentage. Practitioner and studentsrespond was very eleigible with 82.22 % and 86.35 % of eligibilitypercentage average respectively. This media effectiveness onstudent literacy growing was proven by N-gain value 0.65 % withfair category. It can be concluded that android base chemistrylearning media that developed was very eligible for chemistylearning application and grow student science literacy on redoxreaction and electrochemistry subject material effectively.
The Development Of Chemistry Virtual Laboratory On Colloidal System To Improve Generic Science Skills
Authors: Khaeruman Khaeruman , Darmatasyah Darmatasyah , Hulyadi Hulyadi
Published: July 2019

This study animed to obtain the from and feasibility of teaching materialsinteractive multimedia based on virtual laboratory on colloidal systemconcept for SMA. The development model used in this study was 4D namelyDefine, Design,, Development, And Disseminate. But in this study only cameto Development stage. The velopment result was validated by 2 lecturers, 1teacher and 10 students in Ma Nurul Muhsinin. Based on the assessment oftwo lecturers as validatorn got the average (71,3%) with the appropriatecategory, the validation result from the subject teachers got percentage of(77,7%) with appropriate category, and the limited trial result by 10 studentsgot percentage of (80,8%) with decent category. So it can be concluded thatthe feasibility of interactive multimedia based on virtual laboratory oncolloidal system material for SMA/MA/SMK was feasible to use.
Karakterisasi Panjang Gelombang Tanaman Daun Bebele dan Kangkung yang Tumbuh Di Pulau Lombok Sebagai Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC)
Authors: Listari Nening , Agustini Dwi
Published: July 2019

Dye Sensitized solar cells (DSSC) can use two types of coloring, namely dyesderived from organic and inorganic materials. The choice of natural dyes ispreferred by looking at the enormous potential of biodiversity in Indonesia,where there are still many untapped especially for plants that have a tendency tobe colored or contain chromophore dyes such as chlorophyll (play a role in theabsorption of light for photosynthesis). The wavelength when characterizing thedye as a solar cell must be in the visible area (400 to 800nm). In this study thenatural dyes used are bebele leaves and kangkung which grow on the island ofLombok. The wavelength obtained for fresh bebele is 553nm, 605 nm and 665nm.The wavelength obtained for fresh kangkung leaf is 664.5 nm with the highestabsorption peak. From the results of the absorption stated that natural dyes havechlorophyll a and b groups which are absorbed in the UV-Vis region 600nm to700nm which means that they absorb the red most strongly. In the measurementof current strength and efficiency with multimeters on organic dyes in a row thatis fresh bebele leaves5 μA /cm2; 0.156; fresh kangkung leaves 4.2 μA/cm2; 0,131;dried bebele leaves 4 μA/cm2; 0.13; dried kangkung leaf 3 μA /cm2; 0.088.
Pengaruh Ion Hg(II) Terhadap Efektivitas Fotoreduksi Ion Cu(II) Terkatalisis TiO2 dalam Limbah Cair Industri Kerajinan Perak di Desa Ungga Kec. Praya Lombok Tengah
Authors: Hatimah Husnul
Published: July 2019

In this study a study of the effect of TiO2 photocatalysts and Hg (II) ions in thewastewater of the silver industry in Ungga Village, Kec. PrayaKab. CentralLombok to the effectiveness of Cu (II) photoreduction which is catalyzed byTiO2. The photoreduction process is carried out by irradiating liquid wastecontaining Cu (II) and Hg (II) ions without or by adding TiO2 photocatalystpowder in a closed reactor equipped with UV light. The condition of thephotoreduction process is 50 mL of silver waste containing Cu (II) and Hg (II)with a reaction time of 24 hours and a mass of TiO2 20 mg at 10 ppm Cu (II) ionconcentration. Photoreduction results are determined based on the difference inthe concentration of Cu (II) ions with the concentration of residual Cu (II) ionsin silver waste without the addition of TiO2 photocatalysts. Furthermore, thedata obtained compared to the results of Cu (II) photoreduction catalyzed bypure TiO2 laboratory scale. The amount of metal in the mixture was determinedby the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) method. The results showedthat in silver handicrafts containing Cu (II) and Hg (II) ions the addition of TiO2can increase the effectiveness of Cu (II) photoreduction from 6.57% to 33.38%,which begins with the adsorption process. Hg (II) in silver handicraft wastecauses inter-metal reduction competition so that it can reduce the effectiveness ofCu (II) ion photoreduction catalyzed by TiO2 by 9.84% when compared to thepercentage of Cu (II) ion Ti2O scale scale laboratory testing.
Using Glass’ Analysis Method to Improve the Students’ Speaking Skill
Authors: Irwan Kasmin
Published: July 2019

This research aimed at explaining the use of Glass’ Analysis Method in improving the students’ pronunciation in speaking at the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Salomekko Kab. Bone. The researcher used pre-experimental design with one group pretest and posttest design. The population was the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Salomekko Kab. Bone., in academic year 2017/2018, which consisted of six classes. The sample was taken by purposive sampling technique and the total number of sample was 26 students. It conducted in six meetings. It was administered speaking test as instrument. The findings of the data indicated that there was significant difference between students’ post-test and pre-test.  The mean score in post-test (8.10) was greater than the mean score in pre-test (5.42). From t-test, the researcher found that the value of t-test (8.61) was greater than t-table (2.060) at the level of significance 0.05 with degree of freedom (df) = 25. Thus, the alternative hypothesis (H1) was accepted and the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. It means that there was a significant difference in the students’ pronunciation in speaking before and after being taught by using Glass’ Analysis Method
Perfil enzimático digestivo de Leiarius marmoratus (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae) en el medio natural
Authors: Gutiérrez Espinosa Mariana Catalina , Zapata Berruecos Beatriz Elena
Published: July 2019

El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar el perfil enzimático digestivo de ejemplares adultos de Leiarius marmoratus, extraídos del medio natural. El perfil enzimático fue caracterizado en ejemplares de yaque con peso y longitud de 1037±164 g y 50±4 cm respectivamente. Una vez capturados los peces fueron trasladados al laboratorio, sacrificados y se extrajo el trato digestivo (estómago e intestino anterior, medio y posterior), este fue congelado en nitrógeno líquido y almacenado a -20°C, hasta los respectivos análisis. A lo largo del tracto digestivo de se detectó hidrólisis de proteína, carbohidratos y lípidos, siendo mayor esta actividad a nivel de intestino anterior. Presentó actividad proteolítica inespecífica ácida (estómago) y alcalina (intestino). Se detecto actividad lipolítica y de amilasa en estómago, intestino anterior y medio. Los análisis muestran actividad enzimática significativa (P <0,05) a nivel del intestino anterior, lo que confirma sus hábitos de tipo omnívoro.
Data-Driven Load Forecasting of Air Conditioners for Demand Response Using Levenberg–Marquardt Algorithm-Based ANN
Authors: Waseem Muhammad , Lin Zhenzhi , Yang Li
Published: July 2019

Air Conditioners (AC) impact in overall electricity consumption in buildings is very high. Therefore, controlling ACs power consumption is a significant factor for demand response. With the advancement in the area of demand side management techniques implementation and smart grid, precise AC load forecasting for electrical utilities and end-users is required. In this paper, big data analysis and its applications in power systems is introduced. After this, various load forecasting categories and various techniques applied for load forecasting in context of big data analysis in power systems have been explored. Then, Levenberg–Marquardt Algorithm (LMA)-based Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for residential AC short-term load forecasting is presented. This forecasting approach utilizes past hourly temperature observations and AC load as input variables for assessment. Different performance assessment indices have also been investigated. Error formulations have shown that LMA-based ANN presents better results in comparison to Scaled Conjugate Gradient (SCG) and statistical regression approach. Furthermore, information of AC load is obtainable for different time horizons like weekly, hourly, and monthly bases due to better prediction accuracy of LMA-based ANN, which is helpful for efficient demand response (DR) implementation.
ZIF-8 as a Catalyst in Ethylene Oxide and Propylene Oxide Reaction with CO2 to Cyclic Organic Carbonates
Authors: Vitillo Jenny G. , Crocellà Valentina , Bonino Francesca
Published: July 2019

CO2 is an important by-product in epoxides synthesis, accounting for 0.02% of worldwide greenhouse emissions. The CO2 cycloaddition to ethylene and propylene oxides is an important class of reactions due to the versatile nature of the corresponding organic carbonates as chemical feedstocks. We report that these reactions can be catalyzed by ZIF-8 (Zeolitic Imidazole Framework-8) in the absence of solvent or co-catalyst and in mild conditions (40 °C and 750 mbar). In situ infrared spectroscopy places the onset time for ethylene and propylene carbonate formation to 80 and 30 min, respectively. Although there is low catalytic activity, these findings suggest the possibility to cut the CO2 emissions from epoxides production through their direct conversion to these highly valuable chemical intermediates, eliminating de facto energetically demanding steps as the CO2 capture and storage.
Operational Algorithms for Separable Qubit X States
Authors: Ellinas Demosthenes
Published: July 2019

This work motivates and applies operational methodology to simulation of quantum statistics of separable qubit X states. Three operational algorithms for evaluating separability probability distributions are put forward. Building on previous findings, the volume function characterizing the separability distribution is determined via quantum measurements of multi-qubit observables. Three measuring states, one for each algorithm are generated via (i) a multi-qubit channel map, (ii) a unitary operator generated by a Hamiltonian describing a non-uniform hypergraph configuration of interactions among 12 qubits, and (iii) a quantum walk CP map in a extended state space. Higher order CZ gates are the only tools of the algorithms hence the work associates itself computationally with the Instantaneous Quantum Polynomial-time Circuits (IQP), while wrt possible implementation the work relates to the Lechner-Hauke-Zoller (LHZ) architecture of higher order coupling. Finally some uncertainty aspects of the quantum measurement observables are discussed together with possible extensions to non-qubit separable bipartite systems.
The Influence of Emulsified Water Fuel Containing Fresh Water Microalgae on Diesel Engine Performance, Combustion, Vibration and Emission
Authors: Al-lwayzy Saddam H. , Yusaf Talal , Saleh Khalid , Yousif Belal
Published: July 2019

Microalgae is considered as an excellent potential renewable source of fuel in many forms including powder or slurry. A high percentage of emulsified water in the fuel is reported to reduce diesel engines’ emissions such as NOx, but that will compromise the engine output power. Using microalgae powder as an additive to enhance the emulsified water fuel heating value is the main objective of this work. Diesel engine combustion, vibration, performance and emissions were evaluated for pure cottonseed biodiesel (CS-B100), emulsified water 20% (vol.) in cottonseed biodiesel (CSB-E20) and emulsified water 20% (vol.) containing Fresh Water Microalgae Chlorella Vulgaris (FWM-CV) in cottonseed biodiesel (CSB-ME20). The emulsified water fuels showed a reduction in in-cylinder pressure, vibration, brake power, torque, exhaust gas temperature, CO2 and NOx, while BSFC and O2 were higher than the pure biodiesel (CS-B100). CSB-ME20 produced higher power and torque than CSB-E20 due to the presence of microalgae in the fuel that increased the energy content of the fuel.
A Feasibility Study of Simulating the Micro-Scale Wind Field for Wind Energy Applications by NWP/CFD Model with Improved Coupling Method and Data Assimilation
Authors: Li Shaohui , Sun Xuejin , Zhang Riwei , Zhang Chuanliang
Published: July 2019

Understanding the details of micro-scale wind fields is important in the development of wind energy. Research has proven that coupling Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models is a better approach for micro-scale wind field simulation. The main purpose of this work is to improve the NWP/CFD model performance in two parts: (i) developing a new coupling method that is more suitable for complex terrain between the NWP and CFD models, and (ii) applying a data assimilation system in the CFD model. Regarding part (i), in order to solve the problem of great topographical difference at the domain boundaries between the two models, Cressman interpolation is utilized to impose the NWP model wind on the CFD model boundaries. In part (ii), an assimilation method, nudging, to apply assimilation of observations into the CFD model is explored. Based on the Cressman interpolation coupling method, a preliminary implementation of data assimilation is performed. The results show that the NWP/CFD model with the improved coupling method may capture the details of micro-scale wind fields more accurately. Using data assimilation, the NWP/CFD model performance may be further improved by cooperating observation data.
The Fallacy of Analogy and the Risk of Moral Imperialism: Israeli Literature and the Palestinian Other
Authors: Mendelson-Maoz Adia
Published: July 2019

This article discusses the role of analogy within the ethics of reading. It examines how Israeli literature uses analogies when reflecting on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Many literary texts that depict the Israeli–Palestinian conflict draw analogies between the Israeli Jewish people and the Palestinians, between specific individuals on both sides, or between historical traumas. These analogies are designed to bridge gaps and encourage empathetic reading. This article challenges this role of analogy by arguing that analogies may in fact paint an erroneous picture of symmetrical relations, strengthen victimhood that denies responsibility, and can often lead to “empty empathy.” Analogies may also create a willfully deceptive understanding of the other, while actually maintaining a narcissistic superior stance. Based on philosophical notions put forward by Emmanuel Levinas, this article suggests a different path to ethical understanding in which the literary text, while still enabling analogy, uses other rhetorical devices to create relationships that suspend it and reveal its imposture.
Indirect Economic Impact Incurred by Haze Pollution: An Econometric and Input–Output Joint Model
Authors: Chen Jibo , Chen Keyao , Wang Guizhi , Chen Rongrong , Liu Xiaodong , Wei Guo
Published: July 2019

Econometrics and input–output models have been presented to construct a joint model (i.e., an EC + IO model) in the paper, which is characterized by incorporating the uncertainty of the real economy with the detailed departmental classification structure, as well as adding recovery period variables in the joint model to make the model dynamic. By designing and implementing a static model, it is estimated that the indirect economic loss for the transportation sector caused by representative haze pollution of Beijing in 2013 was 23.7 million yuan. The industrial-related indirect losses due to the direct economic losses incurred by haze pollution reached 102 million yuan. With the constructed dynamic model, the cumulative economic losses for the industrial sectors have been calculated for the recovery periods of different durations. The results show that: (1) the longer the period that an industrial department returns to normal output after haze pollution has impacted, the greater the cumulative economic loss will be; (2) when the recovery period is one year, the cumulative economic loss value computed by the dynamic EC + IO model is much smaller than the loss value obtained by the static EC + IO model; (3) the recovery curves of industrial sectors show that the recovery rate at the early stage is fast, while it is slow afterwards. Therefore, the governance work after the occurrence of haze pollution should be launched as soon as possible. This study provides a theoretical basis for evaluating the indirect economic losses of haze pollution and demonstrates the value of popularization and application.
A Third Emerging Stage for the Current Digital Society? Optimal Parenting Styles in Spain, the United States, Germany, and Brazil
Authors: Garcia Fernando , Serra Emilia , Garcia Oscar , Martinez Isabel , Cruise Edie
Published: July 2019

We propose a new paradigm with three historical stages for an optimal parenting style (i.e., indulgent parenting style), which extends the traditional paradigm of only two stages (i.e., authoritarian and authoritative parenting styles). The three stages concur, at the same time, in different environments, context, and cultures. We studied the third stage for optimal parent–child relationships through the offspring’s personal and social well-being, with four adolescent samples from 11 to 19 years old (52.2% girls) from Spain (n = 689), the United States (n = 488), Germany (n = 606), and Brazil (n = 672). The offspring’s personal well-being was measured through self-esteem (academic, social, emotional, family, and physical), while social well-being was measured with the internalization of self-transcendence (universalism and benevolence) and conservation values (security, conformity, and tradition). The parent–child parenting style was measured through parental warmth and strictness, and the adolescents’ parents were classified into one of four groups (indulgent, authoritarian, authoritative, and neglectful). Remarkably, the greatest personal well-being was found for adolescents raised with higher parental warmth and lower parental strictness (i.e., indulgent), and the greatest social well-being was found for adolescents raised with higher parental warmth (i.e., indulgent and authoritative; p < 0.05 for all countries). Consistently, poorer personal well-being and social well-being were associated with less parental warmth (i.e., authoritarian and neglectful). Findings suggest that the parent–child relationships analyzed have a common pattern associated with personal and social well-being that coincide with a proposed third stage.
Major Differences in the Diversity of Mycobiomes Associated with Wheat Processing and Domestic Environments: Significant Findings from High-Throughput Sequencing of Fungal Barcode ITS1
Authors: Yashiro Erika , Savova-Bianchi Dessislava , Niculita-Hirzel Hélène
Published: July 2019

Occupational exposure to grain dust is associated with both acute and chronic effects on the airways. However, the aetiology of these effects is not completely understood, mainly due to the complexity and variety of potentially causative agents to which workers are exposed during cereals process. In this study, we characterized the mycobiome during different steps of wheat processing—harvesting, grain unloading and straw handling—and compared it to mycobiomes of domestic environments—rural and urban. To do so, settled dust was collected at a six month interval for six weeks in the close proximity of 142 participants, 74 occupationally exposed to wheat dust—freshly harvested or stored—and 68 not occupationally exposed to it. Fungal community composition was determined in those samples by high-throughput sequencing of the primary fungal barcode marker internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1). The comparison of different mycobiomes revealed that fungal richness, as well as their composition, was much higher in the domestic environment than at the workplace. Furthermore, we found that the fungal community composition strongly differed between workplaces where workers handled freshly harvested wheat and those where they handled stored wheat. Indicator species for each exposed population were identified. Our results emphasize the complexity of exposure of grain workers and farmers and open new perspectives in the identification of the etiological factors responsible for the respiratory pathologies induced by wheat dust exposure.
Estimation of Prevalence of Osteoporosis Using OSTA and Its Correlation with Sociodemographic Factors, Disability and Comorbidities
Authors: Wang Peizhi , Abdin Edimansyah , Shafie Saleha , Chong Siow Ann , Vaingankar Janhavi Ajit , Subramaniam Mythily
Published: July 2019

Osteoporosis is a growing concern for an aging society. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of older adults who were at risk of osteoporosis and explore factors associated with osteoporosis. The relationship between the risk of osteoporosis, chronic conditions and disability was also explored. We hypothesized that respondents with high risk index of osteoporosis would be associated with greater disability. Participants aged 60 years and above (N = 2565) who were representative of Singapore’s multiethnic population were recruited. The Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA) was used to classify the risk of osteoporosis. Information on sociodemographic details and chronic diseases were collected, while severity of disability was measured using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0. The overall prevalence of the respondents who were at risk of osteoporosis was 52%. Those belonging to an older age, Chinese, female, never married or widowed, lower education and retired were associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis. A diagnosis of diabetes or hypertension was a protective factor against the risk of osteoporosis. High risk of osteoporosis was not associated with disability. Our findings highlighted specific factors associated with the risk of osteoporosis that could be useful for the prevention of osteoporosis and fractures.
Prevalence, Reasons, and Predisposing Factors Associated with 30-day Hospital Readmissions in Poland
Authors: Kryś Jacek , Łyszczarz Błażej , Wyszkowska Zofia , Kędziora-Kornatowska Kornelia
Published: July 2019

There is a growing interest in quality issues associated with hospital care, with readmissions (rehospitalizations) being one of the main areas of interest. Retrospective data from a 914-bed university hospital in Bydgoszcz, Poland, was used to identify 30-day readmissions in 2015. We developed a catalogue of reasons for rehospitalization and differentiated between planned and unplanned readmissions, as well as those related and unrelated to index (initial) hospitalization. Multilevel logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with readmission risk. A total of 12.5% of patients were readmitted within 30 days of being discharged. The highest readmission rates were identified in pediatric, transplantation, and urology patients. The highest share of readmissions was due to the specific nature of a disease and its routine treatment practice. Almost two-thirds of readmission cases were classified as unplanned and related to the index hospitalization. The following characteristics were associated with a higher risk of rehospitalization: female gender, residing >35 km from the hospital, longer than average and very short stays at index admission, higher comorbidity score, and admission to a high-volume hospital sector. Due to the importance of quality issues in health policy, the topic should be further pursued to identify evidence-based practices that would improve hospitals’ performance.
‘I Felt Welcomed in Like They’re a Little Family in There, I Felt Like I Was Joining a Team or Something’: Vape Shop Customers’ Experiences of E-Cigarette Use, Vape Shops and the Vaping Community
Authors: Langley Tessa , Bell-Williams Rebecca , Pattinson Julie , Britton John , Bains Manpreet
Published: July 2019

Background: Specialist electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) shops, known as vape shops, provide access to a less harmful alternative to smoking. This study aimed to understand customers’ experiences of vaping and vape shops, and the extent to which smoking cessation advice is and should be provided in these shops. Methods: We conducted telephone interviews with 22 customers recruited in vape shops in the East Midlands region of England. Interviews explored participants’ smoking histories, reasons for using e-cigarettes, the role of vape shops in their e-cigarette use, and whether smoking cessation was discussed in vape shops. Interviews were analysed following framework approach principles. Results: Most respondents regarded e-cigarettes as a quitting tool and reported very positive experiences of vaping. Vape shops were central to participants’ positive experiences, in that they provided access to a wide variety of high-quality products and reliable product information and advice. The shop staff engendered a sense of loyalty in customers which, together with the community of other vapers, created a network that helped to support e-cigarette use. Vape shops were not regarded as a setting in which cessation advice was generally provided but were acknowledged as potentially appropriate places to provide quitting support. Conclusions: Vape shops have the potential to play an important role in tobacco harm reduction, which could be increased if their service model were to extend to help smokers to quit.
Effects of Air Pollution on Lung Innate Lymphoid Cells: Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Experimental Studies
Authors: Estrella Bertha , Naumova Elena N. , Cepeda Magda , Voortman Trudy , Katsikis Peter D. , Drexhage Hemmo A.
Published: July 2019

Outdoor air pollution is associated with respiratory infections and allergies, yet the role of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) in pathogen containment and airway hyperresponsiveness relevant to effects of air pollutants on ILCs is poorly understood. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the available evidence on the effect of outdoor air pollutants on the lung type 1 (ILC1) and type 2 ILCs (ILC2) subsets. We searched five electronic databases (up to Dec 2018) for studies on the effect of carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), diesel exhaust particles (DEP), ozone (O3), and particulate matter (PM) on respiratory ILCs. Of 2209 identified citations, 22 full-text papers were assessed for eligibility, and 12 articles describing experimental studies performed in murine strains (9) and on human blood cells (3) were finally selected. Overall, these studies showed that exposure to PM, DEP, and high doses of O3 resulted in a reduction of interferon gamma (IFN-γ) production and cytotoxicity of ILC1. These pollutants and carbon nanotubes stimulate lung ILC2s, produce high levels of interleukin (IL)-5 and IL-13, and induce airway hyperresponsiveness. These findings highlight potential mechanisms by which human ILCs react to air pollution that increase the susceptibility to infections and allergies.
LMM24 Encodes Receptor-Like Cytoplasmic Kinase 109, Which Regulates Cell Death and Defense Responses in Rice
Authors: Zhang Yue , Liu Qunen , Zhang Yingxin , Chen Yuyu , Yu Ning , Cao Yongrun , Zhan Xiaodeng , Cheng Shihua , Cao Liyong
Published: July 2019

Lesion mimic mutants are excellent models for research on molecular mechanisms of cell death and defense responses in rice. We identified a new rice lesion mimic mutant lmm24 from a mutant pool of indica rice cultivar “ZhongHui8015”. The LMM24 gene was identified by MutMap, and LMM24 was confirmed as a receptor-like cytoplasmic kinase 109 by amino acid sequence analysis. The lmm24 mutant displayed dark brown lesions in leaves and growth retardation that were not observed in wild-type ZH8015. The results of histochemical staining and TUNEL assays showed enhanced ROS accumulation and cell death in lmm24. Chloroplast degradation was observed in lmm24 leaves, with decreased expression of photosynthesis-related genes and increased expression of the senescence-induced STAYGREEN (SGR) gene and other senescence-associated genes. Furthermore, lmm24 exhibited enhanced resistance to rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae (M. oryzae) and up-regulation of defense response genes. Our data demonstrate that LMM24 regulates cell death and defense responses in rice.
Crystal Structure of Phosphoserine BlaC from Mycobacterium tuberculosis Inactivated by Bis(Benzoyl) Phosphate
Authors: Moural Timothy W. , White Dawanna Shar-Day , Choy Cindy J. , Kang Chulhee , Berkman Clifford E.
Published: July 2019

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the pathogen responsible for tuberculosis (TB), is the leading cause of death from infectious disease worldwide. The class A serine β-lactamase BlaC confers Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistance to conventional β-lactam antibiotics. As the primary mechanism of bacterial resistance to β-lactam antibiotics, the expression of a β-lactamase by Mycobacterium tuberculosis results in hydrolysis of the β-lactam ring and deactivation of these antibiotics. In this study, we conducted protein X-ray crystallographic analysis of the inactivation of BlaC, upon exposure to the inhibitor bis(benzoyl) phosphate. Crystal structure data confirms that serine β-lactamase is phosphorylated at the catalytic serine residue (Ser-70) by this phosphate-based inactivator. This new crystallographic evidence suggests a mechanism for phosphorylation of BlaC inhibition by bis(benzoyl) phosphate over acylation. Additionally, we confirmed that bis(benzoyl) phosphate inactivated BlaC in a time-dependent manner.
Axl Inhibitor R428 Enhances TRAIL-Mediated Apoptosis Through Downregulation of c-FLIP and Survivin Expression in Renal Carcinoma
Authors: Woo Seon Min , Min Kyoung-jin , Seo Seung Un , Kim Shin , Kubatka Peter , Park Jong-Wook , Kwon Taeg Kyu
Published: July 2019

R428, a selective small molecule Axl inhibitor, is known to have anti-cancer effects, such as inhibition of invasion and proliferation and induction of cell death in cancer cells. The Axl receptor tyrosine kinase is highly expressed in cancer cells and the level of Axl expression is associated with survival, metastasis, and drug resistance of many cancer cells. However, the effect of Axl inhibition on overcoming anti-cancer drugs resistance is unclear. Therefore, we investigated the capability of Axl inhibition as a therapeutic agent for the induction of TRAIL (tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand) sensitivity. In this study, R428 markedly sensitized cancer cells to TRAIL-induced apoptotic cell death, but not in normal human skin fibroblast (HSF) and human umbilical vein cells (EA.hy926). Moreover, knockdown of Axl by siRNA also increased TRAIL-induced apoptosis. R428 decreased c-FLIP proteins levels via induction of miR-708 expression and survivin protein levels at the post-translational level, and we found that knockdown of Axl also decreased both c-FLIP and survivin protein expression. Overexpression of c-FLIP and survivin markedly inhibited R428 plus TRAIL-induced apoptosis. Furthermore, R428 sensitized cancer cells to multiple anti-cancer drugs-mediated cell death. Our results provide that inhibition of Axl could improve sensitivity to TRAIL through downregulation of c-FLIP and survivin expression in renal carcinoma cells. Taken together, Axl may be a tempting target to overcome TRAIL resistance.
Complications for a Hoyeraal–Hreidarsson Syndrome Patient with a Germline DKC1 A353V Variant Undergoing Unrelated Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Authors: Chen Rong-Long , Lin Kuanyin K , Chen Liuh-Yow
Published: July 2019

Hoyeraal–Hreidarsson syndrome (HHS), caused by several different germline mutations resulting in severe telomeropathy, presents with early-onset growth anomalies and neurologic/developmental disorders including characteristic cerebellar hypoplasia. Early mortalities may arise from immunodeficiency and bone marrow failure if not successfully salvaged by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Few reports have characterized the persistent somatic progression of HHS after successful HSCT. We present an HHS patient with an X-linked recessive DKC1 c.1058C > T; Ala353Val mutation who successfully underwent unrelated HSCT at 5 years of age. After months of early infections and organ toxicities immediately post-transplant, he had more than two years of excellent quality of life with correction of bone marrow failure and immunodeficiency. However, episodic massive variceal bleeding and progressive respiratory insufficiency, which were secondary to non-cirrhotic portal hypertension and pulmonary arteriovenous shunts, respectively, developed over 2 years after HSCT and resulted in his death from respiratory failure 4 years after HSCT. This outcome suggests that while HSCT can correct bone marrow failure and immunodeficiency, it may fail to prevent or even aggravate other fatal processes, such as portal hypertension and pulmonary arteriovenous shunting.
Molecular Dysfunction and Phenotypic Derangement in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Evangelista Isabella , Nuti Ranuccio , Picchioni Tommaso , Dotta Francesco , Palazzuoli Alberto
Published: July 2019

The high incidence and poor prognosis of heart failure (HF) patients affected with diabetes (DM) is in part related to a specific cardiac remodeling currently recognized as diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM). This cardiac frame occurs regardless of the presence of coronary artery diseases (CAD) and it can account for 15–20% of the total diabetic population. The pathogenesis of DCM remains controversial, and several molecular and cellular alterations including myocardial hypertrophy, interstitial fibrosis, oxidative stress and vascular inflammation, have been postulated. The main cardio-vascular alterations associated with hyperglycemia comprise endothelial dysfunction, adverse effects of circulating free fatty acids (FFA) and increased systemic inflammation. High glucose concentrations lead to a loss of mitochondrial networks, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) activation and a reduction in cGMP production related to protein kinase G (PKG) activity. Current mechanisms enhance the collagen deposition with subsequent increased myocardial stiffness. Several concerns regarding the exact role of DCM in HF development such as having an appearance as either dilated or as a concentric phenotype and whether diabetes could be considered a causal factor or a comorbidity in HF, remain to be clarified. In this review, we sought to explain the different DCM subtypes and the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. Therefore, the traditional and new molecular and signal alterations and their relationship with macroscopic structural abnormalities are described.