bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of physical properties of Errandi-acrylic union fabrics
Authors: Boruah Sunita , Kalita B. Baishya
Published: September 2018

Errandi silk has a potential of emerging as “A silk of the new millennium”. The experimental finding provides information on physical properties as well as subjective evaluations of Errandi silk -Acrylic union fabrics with twill and herringbone weave. The count and diameter of errandi silk fibre were higher than acrylic fibre and in case of woven fabrics, herringbone weave were found to have maximum value in cloth covers, weight and thickness.  A comparative subjective evaluation was done based on fabric quality by the panel of 100 respondents. 100 per cent respondent opined that all the woven samples have good appearance, soft in hand and smooth in texture. It was observed that cent percent of respondents found errandi-acrylic blended union fabrics with twill and herringbone weaves were high in lustre. The costs of blended yarns and the cost of union fabrics of different proportion were got reduced in comparison to that of 100 per cent errandi-silk yarn (Rs.3000.00/kg) and controlled errandi silk fabrics (Rs.985.00/mt.). Based on the aesthetic properties such as handle, appearance, texture and lustre and considering the cost of twill and herringbone errandi-acrylic fabrics were suitable for production of fashionable wear. Thus¸ the newly designed Errandi silk with Acrylic union fabrics are unique, a new venture for the textile industry and Ericulturists.
Intact parasite-antigen ELISA test: a new dimension for serodiagnosis of Amoebiasis
Authors: Mishra Archana , Sharma Ajay Kumar , Tewari Vandana
Published: September 2018

An Intact Parasite Antigen ELISA (IPA-ELISA) has been developed for detection of circulating antibodies against Entamoeba. histolytica. Axenically grown trophozoites of E.histolytica (NIH-200) after glutaraldehyde treatment, are used as Intact Parasite Antigen (IPA) as well biological active and imperishable base. Antigen over the surface of treated cells were allowed to interact with the antibody molecules of the test sera. The techniques of Plate, Dot-and IPA-ELISA are compared of their merits for clinical and epidemiological survey of amoebiasis. IPA-ELISA was found to be more sensitive (96.8%) and specific (92.3%) in detecting circulating antibodies compared to Plate-ELISA (sensitivity 90.5%, specificity 84.6%) and Do-ELISA (sensitivity 92.1%, specificity 86.1%). The entire IPA-ELISA test could be completed within 3 hours. Costwise IPA-ELISA is several times lesser than Dot-and Plate-ELISA. This test is most suitable for field and clinical trials for suspected cases of amoebiasis with no skilled hand required for diagnosis.
Development and validation of a robust high-performance thin layer chromatographic (HPTLC) method for the analysis of Lovastatin in Higher Basidiomycetous mushrooms
Authors: Pandey Vijay Vardhan , Varshney Vinay Kumar , Pandey Amit
Published: September 2018

Hypercholesteromia is one of the main risk factors of cardiovascular disease, causing high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. This has necessitated development of methods or substances which would reduce cholesterol uptake from the digestive tract or destroy cholesterol by enzymatic reactions. One of the practical approaches to protect the human body from high cholesterol levels is to inhibit the cholesterol-synthesizing ability of the organism. Lovastatin is a metabolite of mold fungi from the different genera. However, its presence has also been detected in fruiting bodies and submerged cultivated mycelia of some species of Higher Basidiomycetous fungus, especially in the species of genus Pleurotus – P. ostreatus and P. eryngii. We are screening Higher Basidiomycetous mushrooms for identification of commercially recoverable quantities of lovastatin.  Since lovastatin quantification in a large number of fungal samples is required, a simple, rapid and accurate analytical method was required. Use of HPTLC for quantitative measurements of lovastatin in fungal biomass has not yet been reported. In the present study a simple, precise, specific and accurate TLC Densitometric method for estimation of lovastatin in Higher Basidiomycetous mushrooms was developed, validated and used for estimation of lovastatin content in the cultured mycelia of Pleurotus spp. The develop method was validated for linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD, LOQ, spiking, robustness as per the ICH guidelines. The Rf and % recovery value for Lovastatin 0.52 and 99.15 respectively. Developed analytical methods showed good separation and recovery of Lovastatin.
SISTEM PENGOLAHAN AIR MINUM SEDERHANA (PORTABLE WATER TREATMENT)
Authors: Syauqiah Isna , Wiyono Noerhadi , Faturrahman Arief
Published: September 2018

Abstrak- Air merupakan kebutuhan yang paling utama bagi makhluk hidup. Belakangan ini timbul masalah yang sangat krusial yaitu sulit untuk mendapatkan air bersih dan layak untuk dikonsumsi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui keefektifan alat dalam mengolah air sungai menjadi air minum dan mengetahui waktu optimum dalam pengolahan air. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan beberapa tahap. Pertama yaitu perancangan portable water treatment itu sendiri yaitu dengan membuat kolom-kolom aerasi, kolom filtrasi, kolom adsorpsi, dan kolom desinfeksi yang mana alat-alat tersebut dibuat bongkar pasang. Kedua, yaitu pengoptimasian alat-alat yang bertujuan untuk menentukan waktu dan volume optimum masing-masing alat. Sehingga akan didapatkan waktu dan volume optimum untuk alat secara keseluruhan. Ketiga, hasil analisa air sungai Martapura. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapat bahwa desain alat ini kurang efektif dengan kondisi kualitas sungai air Martapura untuk diolah menjadi air minum yang biasa dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat sekitar karena kualitas air minum yang dihasilkan belum mencapai standar baku mutu air minum yang ditetapkan. Waktu optimum untuk alat ini adalah 135 s dengan lama desinfeksi selama 2 menit dan volume optimum air masuk adalah sebesar 2 L Kata kunci: aerasi, filtrasi, desinfeksi  Abstract- Water is the most important thing for living. Lately it is difficult to get clean water and suitable for consumption. This research aims to knowing the tool effectiveness in processing river water into drinking water and knowing the optimum time in water treatment. This research was conducted in several stages. First is the design of portable water treatment itself is by making the columns of aeration, filtration column, adsorption column, and columns where the desinfection equipment are separated. Second, the optimizing tools that aim to determine the optimum time and volume of each instrument. So it will be obtained the optimum time and volume for whole instrument. Third, the analysis results of Martapura river. Based on research results obtained that the design of this tool is less effective with the quality of Martapura river water conditions to be processed into drinking water that is usually consumed by people around because the quality of drinking water that produced has not reached the standard of specified drinking water quality standard. Optimum time for this tool is 135 s with a desinfection time  for 2 minutes and the optimum volume of entering water amounts to 2 L Keywords: aeration, filtration, desinfection
GlobalDES - A preliminary evaluation of the global mainstreaming of ecosystem services into policy
Authors: Robinne François-Nicolas , Schlaepfer Martin , Gallagher Louise , Bréthaut Christian
Published: September 2018

The increasing knowledge of ecosystem services (ES) has conducted to an overarching consensus on their importance and the urgent need for their conservation (Costanza et al., 2014). However, translating this knowledge into sound policies for the management of nature’s contribution to people remains a challenge (Díaz et al., 2018). Using a new and growing database recording ES policy documents, GlobalDES, we propose a global preliminary assessment of the extent of ES policies.Keywords: GlobalDES, ecosystem services, massive online open course, legal documents.
Affordance matching predictively shapes the perceptual representation of others’ ongoing actions.
Authors: McDonough Katrina L , Costantini Marcello , Hudson Matthew , Bach Patric
Published: September 2018

Recent predictive processing models argue that action understanding is a predictive process, in which goal inferences are constantly tested by comparing predictions of forthcoming behaviour against the actual perceptual input. In a recent series of studies, we showed that these predictions can be visible as a subtle shift in perceptual action judgments towards these inferred goals. Here we test whether this perceptual shift occurs even when goals are not explicitly given but have to be derived implicitly from the unfolding action kinematics. In two experiments, participants watched an actor reach towards a large object and a small object forming either a whole hand power grip or a precision grip. During its course, the hand suddenly disappeared, and participants made perceptual judgments about the last seen position on a touch screen. As predicted, judgments were consistently biased towards apparent action targets, such that power grips were perceived closer to large objects and precision grips closer to small objects, even if the actual kinematics were the same. Strikingly, perceptual shifts were independent of participants’ explicit goal judgments, and were of equal size when action goals were explicitly judged in each trial (Experiment 1) or not judged (Experiment 2). Moreover, across trials and across participants, explicit goal judgments and perceptual shifts were uncorrelated. This provides evidence, for the first time, that people make on-line adjustments of predicted actions based on the match between hand grip and object goals, distorting the perceptual representation of the action. These distortions may not reflect high-level goal assumptions, but emerge from relatively low-level processing of kinematic features within the perceptual system.
Cognitive Style, Selectivity, and Reinforcement: Toward Clarifying the Role of Political Ideology in the Reception of Political Communication
Authors: Rinke Eike Mark , Lück Julia
Published: September 2018

This essay examines the importance of political ideology for the occurrence of political communication effects on the individual level. It is a common assumption in this research area that people tend to be selective about the political information they expose themselves to and also to selectively process it. Selective exposure and selective perception processes are mainly based on the dominant political orientation of the recipient, which usually leads to a reinforcement of preexisting political perceptions and attitudes. We review recent research on selective exposure and perceptions and argue for greater involvement of findings in social psychology regarding differences in cognitive styles that underlie individual policy orientations and justify why and how these findings can promote the study of partisan selectivity in the reception of political communication. We conclude by highlighting theoretical and methodological perspectives arising from the proposed extension of research on selectivity in the process of receiving political communication. [Publication of this chapter in the public domain courtesy of Frank & Timme publishers. Publisher website: http://www.frank-timme.de/verlag/verlagsprogramm/buch/verlagsprogramm/kathrin-mokmichael-stahl-hg-politische-kommunikation-heute/]
Pathology and Muluki Aain 2074
Authors: Baral Reetu
Published: September 2018

With the implementation of the Muluki Aain 2074, there will definitely be changes how a clinician will practice medicine. The pathologists are no longer exempted from medical negligence and hence will have to change our ways of practicing too. The pathologists too have to maintain a good standard of practice, ensure that laboratory staff follow appropriate guidelines and protocols, have good communication with clinicians, ensure clear documentation of procedures and results, maintain records and subscribe to appropriate, recognized quality assurance programs. No test is perfect, so incorrect diagnoses are part and parcel of practice in pathology. But how often this matters? Different studies have shown major errors ranging from 1.5% to 5.7% globally. Error rates vary according to different variables including anatomical site to cultures, countries, legal systems and reimbursement schemes. Error in cancer diagnosis may range from 1.8% to 9.4% and 4.9% to 11.8% of all gynecological and non gynecological cases, respectively.
Fine needle aspiration cytology of cystic lesions of head and neck
Authors: Bhattarai Narendra , Kushwah Akanksha
Published: September 2018

Background: Many non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions are encountered as cystic lesions of head and neck depending on the patient’s age and anatomical site. Value of FNAC in preoperative diagnosis of these lesions has been established in various study.Materials and Methods: The study was performed in 333 patients that presented as cystic lesions of head and neck at Department of Pathology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal from July 2013 to June 2014.RESULTS: Cystic lesions in head and neck accounted for 11.35% of all FNACs. The median age of the patients was 31 years and the majority of the patients were in the age group of 21-30 years with slight female predilection. Lateral neck was the most common site with lymph node (31.9%) the most common organ of involvement. Tuberculous lymphadenitis was the most common diagnosis with 21% of cases, followed by colloid goiter with cystic change and epidermal cyst. Pus was the most common aspiration finding. Sensitivity and specificity of FNAC in diagnosing malignancy was 83.3% and 100% respectivelyCONCLUSION: A significant number and wide variety of lesions present as cystic lesions of head and neck. FNAC is useful and cost effective tool to classify, diagnose and rule out malignancy in these cases.
Analysis of blood transfusion request and utilization pattern at teaching hospital in Eastern Nepal
Authors: Upadhyaya Kafle Santosh , Jha Krishna Kumar , Singh Mrinalini , Shaukin Shilpi
Published: September 2018

Background: Blood transfusion unit collection, storage and dispatching on Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital began from 19 June 2016 via blood bank. After which, many blood distribution were made accessible via this service. This study analyzes the blood transfusion request and utilization pattern and also to monitor for managing the bloodstocks meeting present and future demand in hospital. Materials and Methods: This is descriptive cross-sectional study conducted for all the requests of whole blood dispatched from 19th June, 2016 to 04th July, 2018. Whole blood requisitions from various departments were reviewed regarding the number of requisition, total blood unit replaced, blood group and socio-demographic profile of patients.Results: Of 648 transfusion units dispatched, 131 and 324 patients were male and female respectively, B positive blood group were most common, followed by A positive, O positive, AB positive, A negative, O negative and AB negative respectively. The largest numbers of requisitions were from Gynecology and Obstetric department in the hospital of 258 requisitions followed by internal medicine, surgery department, postoperative ward and orthopaedic department. Majority of the requisitions were for 20-29 years age group from the local district Morang. The total blood units replaced were 75, of which 29 and 46 of male and female respectively. Conclusions: B Positive was the predominant requested blood group with Gynecology and Obstetrics department making the most requests, among 20-29 years age group from Morang district. The total replaced blood units were less in number with some requisition forms even lacked essential details.
A clinical vignette on Raoultella planticola bacteremia
Authors: Huynh Jessica , Fleet Jamie , Peng Jonathan , La Julie , Wyne Ahraaz
Published: September 2018

Raoultella planticola is a gram-negative bacillus. There are fewer than 35 reported infections with this organism in the literature. We describe a case of R. planticola bacteremia and osteomyelitis. A 25-year-old male was admitted to hospital with fatigue and fevers. His past medical history was remarkable for a mitochondrial cytopathy associated with gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility. He was found to have R. planticola bacteremia. The source of his infection was not obvious but a bone scan of his feet (where the patient had chronic ulcers and worsening pain) showed chronic osteomyelitis (OM). He was treated with levofloxacin and cefazolin, following susceptibility testing, for 6 weeks. At the end of his treatment, his left heel pain markedly improved with resolution of fevers. To date, testing for immunocompromise has been negative. We present a novel case of R. planticola bacteremia and left heel OM in a patient with mitochondrial cytopathy who is not known to be immunocompromised.
A case of Lemierre’s syndrome complicated by clival osteomyelitis and bilateral cranial nerve XII palsy
Authors: Smyth Daniel J , Mowat Jeffrey , Rigby Matthew
Published: September 2018

Lemierre’s syndrome is characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular (IJ) vein and secondary metastatic manifestations. Secondary manifestations include septic pulmonary emboli to the lungs and central nervous system (CNS) complications, including sigmoid sinus thrombosis, meningitis, and abscesses. Intracranial complications of infection are more common following otogenic infection, especially in children. Osteomyelitis of the skull base and associated cranial nerve palsy is an uncommon presentation. We present the case of an otherwise healthy 18-year-old female with Lemierre’s syndrome complicated by clival osteomyelitis and bilateral cranial nerve XII palsy. The case illustrates the importance of neurological complications of Lemierre’s syndrome, in particular following otogenic infection in younger patients.
Settler and Indigenous Stories of Kingston/Ka’tarohkwi: A Case Study in Critical Heritage Pedagogy
Authors: Murray Laura J.
Published: September 2018

The article uses the example of a university course about the Indigenous and settler histories of Kingston, Ontario, and the Crawford Purchase that constitutes its treaty, to argue that critical heritage practice can importantly and effectively be embodied as critical pedagogy. Beginning with a personal genealogical reflection by the author whose family was granted land by King George III in 1796, the article describes the Crawford Purchase and some of the questions it raises. It articulates and contextualizes key principles of the course in question (look around you, look to your ancestors, be responsible, be eclectic, and don’t finish). Students in the course engage with the physical space around the university, with their own personal family histories, and with literature, art, and archival materials, in order to develop a multi-dimensional set of resources for their final projects. The essay illustrates how students have taken up the responsibility to understand and to activate awareness of treaty relations and ongoing colonialism.
A New Approach for a Practical Assessment of Antimicrobial Surfaces Based on a Stamp Assay to Quantify Transfer Routes of Pathogens
Authors: Gerhardts Anja , Höfer Dirk
Published: September 2018

Using common normative test approaches, it is impossible until now to evaluate how antimicrobial health care equipment contributes to the interruption of infection chains or even to address a benefit-risk-assessment. Therefore, in this study we quantified bacterial transfer and transmission probabilities between surfaces by a stamp assay to assess the performance of antimicrobial equipment under defined conditions. The definition of application-specific parameters is essential to allow the assessment of hygienic relevant surfaces, compared to the normative setups. In a second step, we then fed the determined material-specific data into an integrated mathematical model which enables a discussion about infection risks and a risk-benefit-assessment of antimicrobial surfaces in the health-care environment with practical relevance for the first time.
Towards a Lab-Scale Efficacy Test Method for the Evaluation of Hygienic Laundry Rinse-Stage Disinfectants
Authors: Clarke James , Oakes Lauren , Miller Laura , Hindley Phil , McGeechan Paula , Petkov Jordan , Bockmühl Dirk
Published: September 2018

European domestic laundry habits are changing. Industry's move towards lower/ambient temperature washing and reduced water usage has resulted in lower degrees of microbial control leading to an increased risk to the health and wellbeing of the consumer. One solution targeted at mitigating this risk is the adoption of hygienic rinse-stage disinfectants to reduce the microorganisms in the laundry process. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of two commercially-available quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC)-based rinse-stage disinfectants using both suspension test methodology and an application test in ASTM E2406 modified to offer a potential solution for the future testing and registration of such products in Europe. In addition, this paper paves the way for further development and validation of testing methodologies while exploring ways to better deploy and optimise antimicrobial actives within the laundry environment.
Українська мова: державна і державотворча
Authors: Гриценко Павло
Published: September 2018

У статті автор намагається осмислити та проаналізувати роль української мови у процесі державотворення останнього двадцятиріччя. Автор зауважує складність процесів мовної ідентифікації українців наприкінці 80-х рр. ХХ століття, розкриває основні аспекти, за яких відбуваються глибокі зміни мовної ситуації, акцентує на тому, що за останні двадцять років змін зазнала і українська мова, і мовна ситуація, і суспільство щодо ставлення до української мови та мовної проблематики загалом.
“En tu casa o en la mía”: la entrevista como infoentretenimiento
Authors: González Marián Alonso
Published: September 2018

La lucha por la audiencia ha provocado una oferta de contenidos espectacular donde las fronteras de los géneros se han difuminado, dando lugar a nuevos formatos televisivos híbridos que han revitalizado la entrevista como un género de infoentretenimiento. A lo largo de este artículo analizamos el programa “En tu casa o en la mía”, un nuevo formato de entrevista de personalidad que aúna información y entretenimiento con claros elementos cercanos al infoshow. Estudiamos el producto mediático atendiendo a la narrativa, el tratamiento, la estructura y la técnica empleada con el fin de describir los elementos que hacen de este espacio un ejemplo de hibridación de géneros en el contexto televisivo actual.
Consumo adolescente de series de televisión. El caso de “La que se avecina”
Authors: Abad Ana Isabel , Fernández Cayetano
Published: September 2018

Las series televisivas ejercen una influencia significativa en las creencias y opiniones de los adolescentes, especialmente en lo que atañe a estereotipos sexuales, raciales y sociales. En este contexto, este trabajo pretende conocer la implicación de los jóvenes con la ficción seriada averiguando qué tipo de series consumen y cuáles son sus motivaciones, así como los vínculos que establecen con los personajes. Para ello, a partir de una metodología mixta, se han realizado encuestas y dinámicas de grupo con 236 adolescentes procedentes de cuatro centros educativos de Zaragoza. Los resultados exponen que estos jóvenes consumen comedias de situación españolas, como La que se avecina, atraídos por el humor absurdo, y establecen vínculos con personajes de edad adulta caracterizados por su comicidad.
El rol secundario del agresor en las noticias televisivas sobre violencia machista
Authors: Moreno Pachón Susana , García Galera María del Carmen
Published: September 2018

La violencia machista es la más grande historia de desamor de la humanidad. Mitos que culpabilizan a la mujer de la expulsión del paraíso, la ablación, la violencia en el hogar, la violación como arma de guerra o las lapidaciones, reflejan circunstancias en las que las mujeres son víctimas indefensas. En el contexto español, parece que la influencia de los medios de comunicación no logra penetrar a fondo en la conciencia social contra esta lacra. El objetivo del presente estudio es determinar qué efectos tienen los contenidos informativos televisivos sobre violencia de género y, en concreto, cómo retratan al sujeto de la agresión en el relato audiovisual. El estudio recoge una metodología cuantitativa -a partir del análisis de los 3660 informativos anuales de las cinco cadenas nacionales españolas-, y cualitativa, a través de entrevistas en profundidad a personas que trabajan de cerca con este problema social.
Visualisasi Dan Identifikasi Pola Retak Dinding Bata Akibat Penurunan Pondasi Struktur Bangunan Di Kota Banjarmasin
Authors: Tjitradi Darmansyah , Eliatun Eliatun
Published: September 2018

The City of Banjarmasin has very low soil bearing capacity leading to a significant number of buildings experiencing foundation settlement. This causes many elements of the buildings to develop cracks and to lean. The foundation settlement is modelled using ANSYS by taking five building structure models with brick walls loaded with their selves weight. Through this modelling the crack pattern and the stress distribution on both walls and the structural elements can be visualised and identified.

The results show that the following columns experiencing foundation settlement develop longitudinal cracks, crack patterns on brick walls are diagonal at every bottom corner of the columns and vertical at the edge of the inner columns if there is no foundation settlement. Crack patterns on brick walls take form of a letter V if only one or two outer column experience foundation settlement, and crack patterns on brick walls also take form of an inverted letter V if only the inner columns or two adjacent columns experience foundation settlement. Foundation settlement experienced by inner columns of a brick wall is a major cause of damage to structural components.
Analisis Pelaporan Aktivitas Pengelolaan Lingkungan Pada Perusahaan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Bio Energi
Authors: Farida Lea Emilia , Andriani Andriani , Susilowati Henny
Published: September 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis mengenai aktivitas pengelolaan lingkungan hidup serta bagaimana perusahaan menyajikan aktivitas tersebut dalam laporan keuangan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif melalui kajian literatur dan menganalisis data empiris 2 perusahaan sampel energi terbarukan bio energi dari 50 perusahaan energi terbarukan dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perusahaan bersedia mengalokasikan dana rata-rata 10 % hingga 20% untuk pengelolaan lingkungan hidupnya, menunjukan perusahaan cukup peduli dengan upaya perbaikan lingkungan.
Analisis Cluster K-Means Hasil Umpn Bidang Tata Niaga Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin
Authors: Huwaida Hikmayanti
Published: September 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan dan membuat Clastering K-Means yang digunakan dalam analisis hasil UMPN mahasiswa baru Bidang Niaga Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin TA 2016/2017. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah cluster k-means. Ditentukan sebanyak 3 kelompok. Tes Bidang Tata Niaga diikuti sebanyak 296 mahasiswa baru. Tes UMPN Mahasiswa Baru  Bidang Tata Niaga terdiri dari 5 materi tes yaitu Matematika, Akuntansi, Ekonomi, Bahasa  Indonesia, Bahasa Inggris yang masing-masing 30, 15, 15, 20, dan 20 soal. Diperoleh bahwa nilai tertinggi Matematika 22, Akuntansi 13, Ekonomi 10, Bahasa  Indonesia 14, Bahasa Inggris 18. Dengan masing-masing rata-rata 6,65, 3,45, 3,56, 7,32 dan 7,74. Hasil UMPN mahasiswa baru Bidang Tata Niaga Politeknik Banjarmasin  pada Cluster 1 menunjukkan bahwa nilai Matematika, Akuntansi, dan Ekonomi berada di bawah rata-rata,  sedangkan Bahasa  Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris berada  di atas rata-rata. Pada  Cluster 2 menunjukkan bahwa nilai Matematika, Akuntansi, Ekonomi, Bahasa  Indonesia, Bahasa Inggris semuanya berada di atas rata-rata. Pada Cluster 3 menunjukkan bahwa nilai Matematika, Akuntansi, Eknonomi, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Inggris semuanya berada di bawah rata-rata. Pada Claster 1 perlu pembinaan lebih lanjut tentang materi yang diujikan seperti Matematika, Akuntansi, dan Ekonomi. Sedangkan untuk Bahasa  Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris perlu dipertahankan. Pada  Cluster 2 menunjukkan bahwa nilai UMPN semuanya berada di atas rata-rata. Artinya perlu dipertahankan. Sedangkan pada Cluster 3 semua materi hasil tes UMPN berada di bawah rata-rata. Pada claster 3 ini perlu diperhatikan agar bisa lebih meningkat. Persentase hasil UMPN Bidang Tata Niaga masing-masing claster adalah 29%, 14%, dan 57%
Karakteristik Gas Buang Dual Fuel Gasifier Downdraft Serbuk Kayu Dan Diesel Engine Generator Set 3 Kw
Authors: Mujiarto Sigit , Suliono Suliono , Maolana Imam , Murdjani Murdjani
Published: September 2018

Gas buang pada kendaraan berbahan bakar fosil yang tidak ramah lingkungan akan berdampak buruk terhadap lingkungannya. Pengembangan gas biomassa juga bisa dipakai untuk bahan bakar alternatif pada motor pembakaran dalam. Syngas hasil gasifikasi yang kandungan CO2, CO, NOx lebih rendah membantu mengurangi emisi gas buang. Pada reaktor gasifikasi untuk menghasilkan gas yang mudah terbakar  didapatkan air fuel ratio 1,01; 1,13; 1,34; 1,52. Artinya campuran antara serbuk kayu dan udara dapat menghasilkan gas sebagai campuran bahan bakar pada mesin diesel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan kandungan gas buang pada single dan dual fuel. Dengan putaran pada mesin konstan yaitu 1500 rpm dengan pembebanan pada generator set mulai 200 watt sampai 2400 watt dengan interval 200 watt. Setelah dilakukan eksperimen, temperatur gas buang dengan adanya penambahan syngas akan semakin semakin naik hingga 249ᵒC. Untuk emisi gasi buang dengan penambahan syngas, karbon monoksida (CO) turun sampai 0,71%. Nitrogen okside (NOx) juga mengalami penurunan seiring panambahan syngas sebesar 100 ppm. Serta  hidro karbon (HC) seiring penambahan syngas pada emisi gas buang turun hingga 64 ppm
Perbandingan Antara Organizational Citizenship Behavior Dengan Tingkat Kematangan Dosen. Studi Pada Dosen Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin
Authors: Nurfitriah Nurfitriah , Maharani Sari Hepy
Published: September 2018

This research aims to find out whether lecturers with different maturity levels have different OCBs. Research was conducted on 120 lecturers of State Polytechnic of Banjarmasin. Data analysis was done descriptively and quantitatively using One Way ANOVA. The analysis shows that OCB differs at different maturity levels, the increase in OCB is proportional to the increase in maturity level.
Determinants of Budget Effectiveness and Implications on Internal Stakeholder Trust
Authors: Sulistiana Baiq Yeni , Akram Akram , Asmony Thatok
Published: September 2018

This paper aimed to test and evince from some previous researches: influence of apparatus discretion to budget effectiveness, influence of organizational culture to budget effectiveness, and influence of budget effectivity to trust of internal stakeholders in organization of region of East Lombok Regency. The analytical tool used is Partial Least Square (PLS) with the determination of the sample of head and treasurer at each Organization of Regional Devices (OPD) in East Lombok Regency. The results of this study indicate that the apparatus discretion has a positive effect on budget effectiveness, organizational culture has a positive effect on the effectiveness of budget, and the effectiveness of the budget has a positive effect on the trust of internal stakeholders. With this research is expected government officials can use discretion in accordance with established channels and can apply a good organizational culture patterns that will impact on the achievement of budget effectiveness. The existence of effective budget management can realize the trust of internal stakeholders which is the greatest strength to maintain the sustainability of the organization. The trust of internal stakeholders will affect the work of the organization in completing various programs that have been poured on the Regional Budget (APBD).
Downside Risk Analysis of Returns Financial Institutions of Pakistan
Authors: Rashid Abdul , Mehmood Aniqa
Published: September 2018

This study empirically tested the standard CAPM and DR-CAPM to examine the cross-sectional variation in stock returns of financial institutions listed at PSE over the period 2002-2016. The analysis is also performed for three sub-periods: pre-financial crisis period (2002-2005), during- financial crisis period (2006-2009), and post-financial crisis period (2010-2016). The empirical analysis is carried out following the two-pass regression analysis of Fama & Macbeth (1973). The results of the study suggest that the standard CAPM is not suitable for calculating the risk and required rate of returns for Pakistani financial institutions. To examine the validity of DR- CAPM, we estimate the downside beta developed by Bawa and Linderberg (1977), Fishburn (1977), Harlow and Row (1989), and Estrada (2002). Out of these models, the DR-CAPM of Fishburn (1977) appeared to be more appropriate for calculating required rate of returns. The DR-CAPM of Harlow and Row (1989) also provides evidence of a positive and statistically significant risk-return relationship in most of the examined sub-periods. However, the results for Estrada (2002) are inconclusive at best, suggesting that the downside beta of Estrada (2002) is an inefficient measure of risk. The results help investors in identifying an appropriate and suitable measure of risk for financial institutions of Pakistan, which, in turn, enables the investors to design an efficient and well-diversified portfolio. The results are also of great significance to managers of financial institutions as they help them in making capital budgeting decisions and calculating the cost of equities.
Agency Cost and Dividend Pay-out: A Study of Selected Listed Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Anazonwu Helen Obiageli , Egbunike Francis Chinedu , Echekoba Felix Nwaolisa
Published: September 2018

Agency cost is an internal cost which arises between management (agent) and shareholder (principal), because of the diverging interest of the two parties. Dividend payments are often employed to mitigate this cost. Studies have examined the effect of dividend pay-outs on agency costs documenting mixed findings. However, the literature on the reverse effect of agency costs on dividend pay-outs is still nascent. The main objective of the study is to examine the effect of agency cost on dividend pay-out of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study used a panel research design. The population of the study comprised listed manufacturing firms, but delimited to firms in conglomerate and consumer goods sectors of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Data for the study were collected from yearly financial statements of the selected firms. The hypotheses were tested using pooled OLS Regression. The dependent variable of the study was dividend pay-out, while assets to sales ratio, leverage, and free cash flow were proxies of agency cost. Firm size and profitability measures (ROA and ROE) were used as control variables in the study. The study found a significant and positive effect of assets to sales ratio and free cash flow, and a significant and negative effect of leverage on dividend pay-out. The study recommended amongst others that, managers should consider the implication of agency costs in the design of in the design and implementation of a dividend policy.
Propaganda as a (new) challenge of civic education
Authors: Kloubert Tetyana
Published: September 2018

This paper argues that propaganda poses a (new) challenge to civic education. It examines the tension between education and propaganda in relation to civic education for adults considering (1) civic education as protection against propaganda attempts and (2) propaganda as a possible element of civic education. This paper explores didactical approaches and core principles of civic education that strive to both resist and deal with propaganda. The core proposal of the paper is to root civic education in the tradition of the German concepts of Bildung and Mündigkeit in order to contrast civic education with propaganda or manipulation.
Molecular and Genetic Bases of Fruit Firmness Variation in Blueberry—A Review
Authors: Cappai Francesco , Benevenuto Juliana , Ferrão Luís Felipe V. , Munoz Patricio
Published: September 2018

Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) has been recognized worldwide as a valuable source of health-promoting compounds, becoming a crop with some of the fastest rising consumer demand trends. Fruit firmness is a key target for blueberry breeding as it directly affects fruit quality, consumer preference, transportability, shelf life, and the ability of cultivars to be machine harvested. Fruit softening naturally occurs during berry development, maturation, and postharvest ripening. However, some genotypes are better at retaining firmness than others, and some are crispy, which is a putatively extra-firmness phenotype that provides a distinct eating experience. In this review, we summarized important studies addressing the firmness trait in blueberry, focusing on physiological and molecular changes affecting this trait at the onset of ripening and also the genetic basis of firmness variation across individuals. New insights into these topics were also achieved by using previously available data and historical records from the blueberry breeding program at the University of Florida. The complex quantitative nature of firmness in an autopolyploid species such as blueberry imposes additional challenges for the implementation of molecular techniques in breeding. However, we highlighted some recent genomics-based studies and the potential of a QTL (Quantitative Trait Locus) mapping analysis and genome editing protocols such as CRISPR/Cas9 to further assist and accelerate the breeding process for this important trait.
Mini-LED and Micro-LED: Promising Candidates for the Next Generation Display Technology
Authors: Wu Tingzhu , Sher Chin-Wei , Lin Yue , Lee Chun-Fu , Liang Shijie , Lu Yijun , Huang Chen Sung-Wen , Guo Weijie , Kuo Hao-Chung , Chen Zhong
Published: September 2018

Displays based on inorganic light-emitting diodes (LED) are considered as the most promising one among the display technologies for the next-generation. The chip for LED display bears similar features to those currently in use for general lighting, but it size is shrunk to below 200 microns. Thus, the advantages of high efficiency and long life span of conventional LED chips are inherited by miniaturized ones. As the size gets smaller, the resolution enhances, but at the expense of elevating the complexity of fabrication. In this review, we introduce two sorts of inorganic LED displays, namely relatively large and small varieties. The mini-LEDs with chip sizes ranging from 100 to 200 μm have already been commercialized for backlight sources in consumer electronics applications. The realized local diming can greatly improve the contrast ratio at relatively low energy consumptions. The micro-LEDs with chip size less than 100 μm, still remain in the laboratory. The full-color solution, one of the key technologies along with its three main components, red, green, and blue chips, as well color conversion, and optical lens synthesis, are introduced in detail. Moreover, this review provides an account for contemporary technologies as well as a clear view of inorganic and miniaturized LED displays for the display community.
PSI-CNN: A Pyramid-Based Scale-Invariant CNN Architecture for Face Recognition Robust to Various Image Resolutions
Authors: Nam Gi Pyo , Choi Heeseung , Cho Junghyun , Kim Ig-Jae
Published: September 2018

Face recognition is one research area that has benefited from the recent popularity of deep learning, namely the convolutional neural network (CNN) model. Nevertheless, the recognition performance is still compromised by the model’s dependency on the scale of input images and the limited number of feature maps in each layer of the network. To circumvent these issues, we propose PSI-CNN, a generic pyramid-based scale-invariant CNN architecture which additionally extracts untrained feature maps across multiple image resolutions, thereby allowing the network to learn scale-independent information and improving the recognition performance on low resolution images. Experimental results on the LFW dataset and our own CCTV database show PSI-CNN consistently outperforming the widely-adopted VGG face model in terms of face matching accuracy.
HELL: High-Energy Electrons by Laser Light, a User-Oriented Experimental Platform at ELI Beamlines
Authors: Levato Tadzio , Bonora Stefano , Grittani Gabriele , Lazzarini Carlo , Nawaz Muhammad , Nevrkla Michal , Villanova Leonardo , Ziano Roberto , Bassanese Silvano , Bobrova Nadezhda , Casarin Katia , Chacon-Golcher Edwin , Gu Yanjun , Khikhlukha Danila , Kramer Daniel , Lonza Marco , Margarone Daniele , Olšovcová Veronika , Rosinski Marcin , Rus Bedrich , Sasorov Pavel , Versaci Roberto , Zaraś-Szydłowska Agnieska , Bulanov Sergei , Korn Georg
Published: September 2018

Laser wake field acceleration (LWFA) is an efficient method to accelerate electron beams to high energy. This is a benefit in research infrastructures where a multidisciplinary environment can benefit from the different secondary sources enabled, having the opportunity to extend the range of applications that is accessible and to develop new ideas for fundamental studies. The ELI Beamline project is oriented to deliver such beams to the scientific community both for applied and fundamental research. The driver laser is a Ti:Sa diode-pumped system , running at a maximum performance of 10 Hz, 30 J, and 30 fs. The possibilities to setup experiments using different focal lengths parabolas, as well as the possibility to counter-propagate a second laser beam intrinsically synchronized, are considered in the electron acceleration program. Here, we review the laser-driven electron acceleration experimental platform under implementation at ELI Beamlines, the HELL (High-energy Electrons by Laser Light) experimental platform .
Mass Transfer Phenomena during Electrodialysis of Multivalent Ions: Chemical Equilibria and Overlimiting Currents
Authors: Martí-Calatayud Manuel César , García-Gabaldón Montserrat , Pérez-Herranz Valentín
Published: September 2018

Electrodialysis is utilized for the deionization of saline streams, usually formed by strong electrolytes. Recently, interest in new applications involving the transport of weak electrolytes through ion-exchange membranes has increased. Clear examples of such applications are the recovery of valuable metal ions from industrial effluents, such as electronic wastes or mining industries. Weak electrolytes give rise to a variety of ions with different valence, charge sign and transport properties. Moreover, development of concentration polarization under the application of an electric field promotes changes in the chemical equilibrium, thus making more complex understanding of mass transfer phenomena in such systems. This investigation presents a set of experiments conducted with salts of multivalent metals with the aim to provide better understanding on the involved mass transfer phenomena. Chronopotentiometric experiments and current-voltage characteristics confirm that shifts in chemical equilibria can take place simultaneous to the activation of overlimiting mass transfer mechanisms, that is, electroconvection and water dissociation. Electroconvection has been proven to affect the type of precipitates formed at the membrane surface thus suppressing the simultaneous dissociation of water. For some electrolytes, shifts in the chemical equilibria forced by an imposed electric field generate new charge carriers at specific current regimes, thus reducing the system resistance.
Characteristic Analysis of the Downburst in Greely, Colorado on 30 July 2017 Using WPEA Method and X-Band Radar Observations
Authors: Wang Hao , Chandrasekar Venkatachalam , He Jianxin , Shi Zhao , Wang Lijuan
Published: September 2018

As a manifestation of low-altitude wind shear, a downburst is a localized, strong downdraft that can lead to disastrous wind on the ground surface. For effective pre-warning and forecasting of downbursts, it is particularly critical to understand relevant weather features that occur before and during a downburst process. It is important to identify the macroscopic features associated with the downburst weather process before considering fine-scale observations because this would greatly increase the accuracy and timeliness of forecasts. Therefore, we applied the wind-vector potential-temperature energy analysis (WPEA) method and CSU-CHILL X-band dual-polarization radar to explore the features of the downburst process. Here it was found that prior to the occurrence of the downburst of interest, the specific areas that should be monitored in future events could be determined by studying the atmospherically unstable areas using the WPEA method. Combining the WPEA method with dual-polarization radar observations, we can better distinguish the phase distribution of the hydrometeor in the process and greatly enhance the judgment of the possibility of the downburst. From exploration of the microphysical features of the downburst, we further found that ‘Zdr (differential reflectivity) column’ can be regarded as an important early warning indicator of the location of the downburst. Finally, a schematic of the formation process of the downburst according to the analyses was produced.
Neutrosophic Triplet v-Generalized Metric Space
Authors: Şahin Memet , Kargın Abdullah
Published: September 2018

The notion of Neutrosophic triplet (NT) is a new theory in Neutrosophy. Also, the v-generalized metric is a specific form of the classical metrics. In this study, we introduced the notion of neutrosophic triplet v-generalized metric space (NTVGM), and we obtained properties of NTVGM. Also, we showed that NTVGM is different from the classical metric and neutrosophic triplet metric (NTM). Furthermore, we introduced completeness of NTVGM.
Storage Stability of Novel Functional Drinks Based on Ricotta Cheese Whey and Fruit Juices
Authors: Cortellino Giovanna , Rizzolo Anna
Published: September 2018

To study the storage stability of drinks produced by blending ricotta cheese whey (RCW) with fruit juices, apple-RCW and apple and blueberry mix (50:50)-RCW (juice/RCW ratio: 70/30, 14.5% soluble solids content) were prepared. Color, sugar and organic acid profiles, antioxidant composition, and sensory features were analyzed after 15 to 150 days of storage on an open shelf at room temperature. A browning phenomenon occurred in the apple-RCW-based drink, while no significant color changes occurred in the mix-based drink. Significant degradation of polyphenol compounds (TPC) occurred in both drinks, but more markedly in the mix-based one. Storage strongly influenced the stability of the total monomeric anthocyanins (MAP) due to their sensitivity to temperature and light. Antioxidant capacity was preserved in both drinks, suggesting that the antioxidant capacity of Maillard reaction products and/or polymeric anthocyanins formed during storage compensated for the TPC/MAP loss. Sugar and organic acid profiles changed without influencing the sensory characteristics. Except for the sourness intensity in the apple-based drink, which increased significantly, storage did not negatively influence the sensory parameters, so both RCW-based drinks obtained high acceptance scores at the end of the storage period. Despite the bioactive compound losses, both drinks provided interesting nutritional value at the end of the storage period, particularly the mix-based drink. The overall results showed that both products are stable enough to hypothesize their commercialization.