bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chapparby Jai Prakash Kardam: A Comprehensive Study
Authors: Devi Reema
Published: July 2020

The paper intends to deal with the plight of Dalits and their miserable condition in Jai Prakash Kardam's Hindi novel Chappar first published in 1994. The book highlights the social disparity and discrimination faced by Dalits, whether rural or urban. The still existing feudalism in Indian villages compels Dalits to abide by social norms framed in the interest of the landlords, Brahmins or the dominants. The entrenched caste system deprives Dalits to access educational institutes. They are denied even to touch scriptures as they have been reserved for upper castes only. The novel also exposes the cruel treatment of powerful, bureaucrats, policemen and politicians toward Dalits. The Ambedkarite ideology ignites the radical minds of Dalit youths in setting out a movement of liberation and emancipation which is the base of the book. 'Dalit women', the phrase narrates endless horrible incidents in the lives of Dalit women as they are raped, gang-raped, harassed, humiliated, abandoned or even forced to commit suicide or live a life of curse in their own land. The author has raised all these serious issues confronted by Dalits in a small village setting along with various other social problems in urban areas. The present paper attempts to explore the horrible narratives, incidents and challenges through the extensive reading of the characters and their actions. How they achieve their target of egalitarian society? Who and what are the forces behind the struggle against the dominants besides the community? Do the Dalit women accept their fate of curse passively or dare to challenge the self-proclaimed authorities?
Women in Patriarchy: A Study of Sexual Colonialism in Colleen McCullough’s The Thorn Birds
Authors: Sharma Dr. Deepali
Published: July 2020

Colleen McCullough, a famous Australian women novelist, extensively deals with the issue of sexual colonization by exhibiting the fact that this world belongs to men not to women where women suffer and men cause them pain. Meggie, the central character in the novel is shown as the victim, sufferer and the colonized individual and Paddy, Ralph and Luke are shown as the epitome of the British colonizers who misused, misbehaved and degraded the women during their colonial rule. The novelist while sketching women characters does not asseverate as ostensible women of letters but for the delineation of patriarchy in the novel The Thorn Birds which clearly manifests her declivity in the vicinity of the infringement with women in Australian society.
Language in Multicultural Society
Authors: Samajdar Dr. Neerja
Published: July 2020

Learning a language, is not only learning sounds, alphabets and grammar, but it also means learning the customs and cultural norms. We all grow up in social circles, we informally learn how to use language expressions, gestures, tones. We get to learn the acceptable behaviors or language use in our society. We all speak Languages. We all imbibe Cultures. Language expresses a particular meaning that represents the culture of a particular social group. We interact with a language and culture becomes its reference point.

Krober(1923) expresses, "Culture, then, began when speech was present, and from then on, the enrichment of either means the further development of the others". Hence, language and culture are complex, yet inseparable form of human interactions. Culture is complexly intertwined with language. Human interactions are defined as communication. The communicative force of culture works not only in representing aspects of reality, but also in connecting one context with another.

According to the linguistic relativity principle, the way we think about the world, gets influenced by the language we use to express it and vice versa. Therefore, consciously or unconsciously, we show certain behaviors and carry certain language habits which are deeply rooted in our culture. Thus learning a language means learning and adopting that culture.  

This paper deals with this very relationship of language and culture with a cross-cultural interaction, how teaching and learning a foreign language plays a role in learning the target culture. This paper will make recommendations for effective culture education in foreign language classroom to develop intercultural competence.
Decentering of Anthropocentric Interactions and Restructuring of Ecocentric Dialogues in the Interdependence between Man and Nature through Fantasy and Fictional Narratives
Authors: Krishnan V S Silpa , Tresa Paul Priyanka
Published: July 2020

Since the onset of industrialization around the year 1800, along with its growing dependence on fossil fuels, have moved us from the Holocene era and into what is now being called the Anthropocene era. Much of the meaning attributed to the human- nature interaction is anthropocentric and this has resulted in causing a disturbing dialogue between nature and man. Many authors have tried to reform anthropocentric signs into the nature-centric sign to convey environmentalist themes and signify the natural environment as independent, culturally complex, and worthy of humanity’s respect. The paper aims to elaborate on the applicability of eco semiotics in literary analysis, especially in regards to fantasy and fictional literature. With the help of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince, Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, the 2016 animation film Moana, and the 2009 sci-fi film Avatar, this paper will examine the literature concerning eco semiotics(natural symbols and their interpretation across cultural-ecological boundaries) in an effort to provide an alternative to the positivist approach inherent in much contemporary environmental thought that has contributed to the present environmental crisis (Verhagen, 2008).
Doris Lessing’s Science Fiction
Authors: Sharma Ms. Shikha
Published: July 2020

Doris Lessing, the Nobel Laureate (1919-2007), a British novelist, poet, a writer of epic scope, playwright, librettist, biographer and short story writer. She was the “most fearless woman novelist in the world, unabashed ex-communist and uncompromising feminist”. Doris has earned the great reputation as a distinguished and outstanding writer. She raised local and private problems of England in post-war period with emphasis on man-woman relationship, feminist movement, welfare state, socio-economic and political ethos, population explosion, terrorism and social conflicts in her novels.
Promote Folksong Use Game Based On Augmented Reality
Authors: Pranata Baskara Arya , Sanjaya Ridwan , Yoga W Albertus Dwi
Published: July 2020

Abstact- folk songs in indonesia's is wealth cultural heritage most of our ancestors. In this modern era narrower the knowledge of their own folk songs due to the influx of foreign cultures.               Augmented is a new technology to display digital visual in the real world. This technology is very interesting when applied in the field of entertainment. This Research Report contains about how to create a game titled Tembang which aims to preserve the songs of the region that originated from the Indonesian. In this game will provide information about the local songs along with their origin, packed in Augmented Reality technology, with challenge quizzes, and there is a gift feature to make players interested in completing the game.
Developing the UNPAD SAS (Universitas Padjajaran Statistical Analysis Series) Software
Authors: Jatnika Ratna , Haffas Mustofa , Agustiani Hendriati
Published: July 2020

Student in Faculty of Psycho­logy think that Statistics is very difficult for them, because Statistics is viewed as a hard science than Psychology which is viewed as a soft science. Various attempts have been made to improve student atti­tudes toward statistics, so that student ha­ve more positive attitudes. One of the ef­forts is to transform the curiculum of Sta­tistics in Faculty of Psychology UniversitasPadjadjaran by adding SPSS (Statistical Packages for Social Sciences) practicum courses since 2009. There are a variety of data analysis con­tained in SPSS can be used for data pro­cessing. However, there are still some sta­tistical data analysis used by students of the Faculty of Psychology that is not ava­ilable in SPSS. The aimed of this research is to develop software namely UniversitasPadjadjaran Statistical Analysis Series, which is statistical data analysis software that consist analysis that does not exist in SPSS or other data analysis software. In this preliminary research, modules are de­veloped only for Database Management and Descriptive Statistics.The software development will be carried out by (SDLC = Software Development Li­fe Cycle). SDLC is a series of step or phase that presents a model for development and lifecycle management software or applica­tions.The resulting software is tested on 144 stu­dents in Psychology Faculty in UniversitasPadjadjaran. The trial results showed that the software is most appropriate and "user friendly" software.
Revitalizing Internship Registration Portal with an Implementation of Application Lifecycle Management
Authors: Manuel Bertha Alan , Karnalim Oscar
Published: July 2020

Internship is an undergraduate activity for gaining working experiences.  Hence, it is expected that some universities convert it as an undergraduate course. In our university, registering internship topic is automated using a web-based portal; it takes tremendous effort if done manually. Nevertheless, according to our informal survey, existing portal suffers a lot of limitation, resulting user dissatisfaction. This paper presents a further development of such portal by following phases described in Application Lifecycle Management. According to three evaluation scenarios (black-box, small-group user, and large-group user testing), proposed portal works well and fits user need.
It Governance in News Company Using Cobit 5 Frameworks
Authors: Prawoto Agustinus Adi
Published: July 2020

The object of this research is PT KMN which is one of the largest media companies in Indonesia that focuses on reporting or providing the latest information on a national scale. The problem that occurs in this company is the difficulty of grouping complaints to the helpdesk and supporting divisions through the application and the success rate in returning data that does not reach 50% which makes all data that is backed up and carried out regularly becomes useless. The author conducted an audit on the Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 application to find out whether it was in accordance with business process procedures, data accuracy, and problem management. The author analyzes and chooses to use the COBIT 5 Framework in this study. The research methods carried out are interviews and direct observation in the part of the company concerned. The chosen domain is Deliver, Service and Support (DSS) which focuses on the IT process DSS01 had an average value of 2.6 and DSS02 had an average value of 2.43.
Designing Horticulture Education Game
Authors: Shona Khoirul Fikri , Widiantoro Albertus Dwiyoga , Harnadi Bernardinus
Published: July 2020

Learning about fruit crops can be done by utilizing the gaming media. The purpose of this research is to design a game with a concept of horticulture including planting, caring for, and maintaining fruit trees. This game is packaged in an attractive appearance and resembleing the state of the garden. The game was tested by 43 hortimart visitors the result shows that the game is easy and fun to play so that users will continue to use it but it isn’t influence by age, gender, and usefulness of the game
Analysis and Design of Restaurant Information System using Unified Modeling Language
Authors: Wijaya Agustinus Fritz , Rakhmawati Maylani Indah
Published: July 2020

This research was done with the aim of facilitating the Admin access to process raw material inventory data which outlets and warehouses are located in different cities. The method used is the SDLC method, which is a method that uses several stages in system development ranging from System Planning, System Analyst, System Design, System Implementation, System Implementation, and System Maintenance. The result of this research is a system that can be accessed by admins to facilitate the work process.
Information System databases for Neuropsychology Tests: case study in Boston Naming Test
Authors: Wahyuningrum Shinta Estri , Sulastri Augustina , Sanjaya Ridwan
Published: July 2020

In the field of psychology, determining the psychological condition of a person’s can be done using various types of tests. Neuropsychology test is a battery test that means every person should be taken 11 test in a moment. Each test has a different objective, as an example, The Boston Naming test is used to measure a person's ability in the language domain. The data stored for each data in the Boston Naming Test (BNT) is around 130 fields. Each test has different specific data. This makes the data grow rapidly and requires a database design that can accommodate this need.There are many approaches can be done to store the database such a relational database and NoSQL database. When the data are stored using relational methods and amount of data are large, there can be a lack of time in both processing and tracking. This article proposes a system to store the result of the neuropsychological test using the NoSQL database approach with sample data in subtest BNT.
An Application for Alumni of Soegijapranata Catholic University
Authors: Mulianawati Hanna , Sanjaya Ridwan , Prasetya FX Hendra
Published: July 2020

Sometimes it’s hard for the university to get the information about their own alumni after the graduation ceremony. The situation of the alumni is also the same. They felt difficult to reach their university after they got a job. Some services and documents are still needed by the alumni for any reason. In fact, people nowadays live with their smartphone really closely. The smartphone could help people to get information and services while keeping them close to their community. The mobile application should be built to connect alumni and university through a smartphone via information sharing about job vacancy and providing some university’s services. Some methods are used in the process of mobile application development, such as designing the application, programming, testing, and launching. Interview and survey are done to know the responses in using the application. The conclusions of the research are the application could help the alumni to get information and services, the university is able to gain the updated data of their alumni, and make both of them closer.
Recommendation System of Information Technology Jobs using Collaborative Filtering Method Based on LinkedIn Skills Endorsement
Authors: Kumalasari Latifah Diah , Susanto Ajib
Published: July 2020

Students who are graduated from Informatics Engineering have wide employment opportunities in the information technology work field, such as database administrator, data scientist, UI designer, IT project manager, network engineer, system analyst, software engineer and UX designer. Each job in Information Technology field has different skill requirement for the interest of work field. Therefore, IT skill classification is needed to find out the suitable career recommendation for Informatics Engineering students. Data from IT professionals which are obtained from LinkedIn account of IT professionals will be processed as reference for students. Data are processed using K-Means Clustering algorithm to find out how is feasible IT professionals data are used as a reference. Then, Collaborative Filtering method by the K-NN algorithm is used to determine classification based on the proximity between student skills and information technology job field. The output is recommendation of information technology job field which are generated from calculate of IT student skills. Result has been tested by testing one of user that has been labeled software engineer produce a recommendation output as a software engineer.
Javanese Gender Speech Recognition Based on Machine Learning Using Random Forest and Neural Network
Authors: Nugroho Kristiawan
Published: July 2020

Speech is a means of communication between people throughout the world. At present research in the field of speech recognition continues to develop in producing a robust method in various research variants. However decreasing the word error rate or reducing noise is still a problem that is still being investigated until now. The purpose of this study is to find the right method with high accuracy to classify the gender voices of Javanese. This research used a human voice dataset of both men and women from the Javanese tribe which was recorded and then processed using a noise reduction preprocessing technique with the MFCC extraction feature method and then classified using 2 machine learning methods, namely Random Forest and Neural Network. Evaluation results indicate that the classification of Javanese accent speech accents results in an accuracy rate of 91.3 % using Random Forest and 92.2% using Neural Network.
Study of Using Weighting Property Index for Selecting the Best Maintenance Management System (MMS) at Power Plants
Authors: M. Dawood Lamyaa
Published: July 2020

To make Power Plants (PPs) economical, the maintenance functions should be optimized by carefully selecting and planning the Maintenance Management System (MMS) that will address the maintenance needs of the plant at the least cost. This research was carried out to obtain a clear understanding of the Traditional method and to assess their suitability to selection the management system of maintenance in power plants in Iraq. The objective of the study was to select the most suitable MMS for Maintenance of Electric Power Plants (MEPP) to make the plants operate economically. The traditional method called Weighting Property Index (WPI) used for selecting MMS for MEPP. This method, which is based on weighting property method (WPM) uses a digital logic (DL) due to, makes the result more accurate because it eliminates the problem of the criteria have least important. The research showed, when applied the method (WPI), the results was indicate that the preventive maintenance, is one of the types of planned maintenance, and is the best strategy for  MMS in implementation the works (MEPP) in Iraq, where was arranging the alternatives generally according to results which was obtained from the method (WPI) as follows; preventive maintenance is (6.67), predictive maintenance is (6.07), proactive maintenance is (5.89), run to failure is (5.5), and unplanned  failure is (5.33). For further research can be used  operational KPIs with maintenance KPIs and use  of another alternative is design out maintenance  with other alternatives.
A System Dynamics Simulation to Estimate Roundabout Entry Capacity by Adopting Three Different Methods
Authors: N. Zehawi Raquim
Published: July 2020

Many models were introduced to estimate the  roundabout entry capacity from 1980s until  now. In the United States, transportation  agencies adopted three different models from  1994 until 2010. The Austroads, the UK, and  the HCM 2010 methods. In this paper, these  three methods were used to analyze the field  traffic data of Al-Quds roundabout, located  near Baqubah City, simultaneously by utilizing  a system dynamics model. The collected data  included turning movements, circulating flows,  and field calculated entry capacities whenever  possible during the observation period which  lasted for 14 consecutive hours. A comparison  is then conducted on the resulting entry capacities and their variation over time. The  results showed that the calculated capacity  according to Austroads method is the highest at all times while the UK method was always a little lower and the HCM 2010 method was  always the least on all entries. The UK method  capacity estimates were the closest to the field  measured capacities for they returned the least  RMSE on all entries. Field capacities showed some tendency towards the Austroads results  in the north and south bound entries which  carry about 66% of the total traffic. While, field capacities showed more proximity  towards the HCM capacity results in the east  and the west bound entries which carry 34% of  the total traffic.
Building production management practice in the construction industry in Nigeria
Authors: Osuizugbo Innocent Chigozie , Ojelabi Raphael Abiodun
Published: July 2020

Growing demands for building projects result from economic development. The building industry is dynamic and multifaceted. Efficient and effective practice of building production management (BPM) is required to successfully execute projects and achieve project goals upon completion as well as functionality aims for the lifespan of a building. This research aims to determine factors that influence the BPM practice in the Nigerian construction industry, particularly; during the project execution phase. A cross-sectional survey used; a questionnaire to identify 73 factors, which were grouped into 12 categories and assessed. A purposive sampling technique was used to identify 20 construction organisations specialising in building production management in Lagos, Nigeria. 114 questionnaires were distributed to the pool of stakeholders, which included 31 clients, 34 consultants and 49 contractors of current and past building production projects carried out by the selected firms in Lagos. The research used a selection of statistical tools for SPSS v.23, including the chi-square test, the Kruskal-Wallis test and Kendall's coefficient of concordance. The obtained result revealed the factors that mostly influence the BPM practice namely, architectural drawings, the construction programme document, the work breakdown structure, the adequacy of communication and coordination between the parties, the adequacy of raw materials and equipment, the availability of the competent team, the implementation of the safety management system, regular maintenance of project equipment, clear and timely inspections, the availability of funds as planned throughout the project duration, the availability of skilled personnel, and the aesthetics of the completed work. The research resulted in the development of the BPM implementation framework and recommendations for the improvement of the BPM practice in Nigeria.
Einstein-Elevator: A New Facility for Research from μg to 5 g
Authors: Lotz Christoph , Froböse Tobias , Wanner Alexander , Overmeyer Ludger , Ertmer Wolfgang
Published: July 2020

Increasing efforts to move into space have driven the need for new facilities that are capable of simulating weightlessness and other space gravity conditions on Earth. Simulation of weightlessness/microgravity (approximately 10−6
g) is conducted in different earthbound and flight-based facilities, often with poor availability. Other conditions such as lunar or Martian gravity with their partial Earth gravity/hypogravity cannot be performed at a large scale for scientific research on Earth. For multiple Earth gravity/hypergravity, simulation centrifuges are available, but they do not allow the possibility of abrupt acceleration changes. To support this wide range of conditions, a new technique is being developed to combine all of these requirements into a single drop tower facility. Currently under construction, the Einstein-Elevator of the Hannover Institute of Technology at the Leibniz Universität Hannover is an earthbound tool created for simulating micro-, hypo-, and hypergravity research with a high repetition rate. The facility will be capable of performing 100 experiments per day (8-h work shift), each creating 4 s of microgravity. For the first time, statistics can be applied in experiments under space gravity conditions at favorable costs and short mission times. The Einstein-Elevator offers room for large experiments with a diameter up to 1.7 m and a height up to 2 m as well as weights up to 1,000 kg. To perform larger experiments under different gravitational conditions, it was necessary to develop an innovative drive and guide concept. The Einstein-Elevator will be available for general research under different gravity conditions from 2018 onward.
Asylum Proceedings in the Czech Republic During the Migration Crisis
Authors: Černý Petr
Published: July 2020

The article deals with the fundamental problems that emerged on the territory of the Czech Republic during the implementation of the asylum procedure throughout the migration crisis in the years 2015 to 2019. Problematic issues related primarily to the detention of migrant asylum seekers were identified by studying the key decisions of national and international courts. The first problematic point was the amendment to the Asylum Act, which required the courts to discontinue proceedings on the review of detention orders after the foreign national was released from detention. Due to the conflict with EU law and the impossibility to claim damages for unlawful detention, this amendment was finally annulled by the Constitutional Court. The second problem was that the factual conditions for asylum seekers in the EU Member State where the asylum seeker was to be transferred for the purpose of processing his/her asylum application, were not examined. In this regard, the situation had since been rectified and the administrative authorities and courts of the Czech Republic already take this aspect into account when deciding whether an asylum seeker detained on the territory of the Czech Republic is to be transferred to the country where he/she applied for asylum. The most serious problem is so far incomplete transposition of the Procedures Directive, in particular Article 46 of the Procedures Directive, which requires from the court to review the decisions on asylum in full jurisdiction and could possibly grant asylum itself. However, this requirement does not correspond to the concept and system of administrative courts in the Czech Republic and would require a significant and costly change. The last issue identified was the poor implementation of the Dublin III Regulation, involving not setting serious risk of absconding of an asylum seeker as a precondition for his/her detention directly in the law.
Skeletal muscle mass by bioelectrical impedance analysis and calf circumference for sarcopenia diagnosis
Authors: González-Correa C. H. , Pineda-Zuluaga M. C. , Marulanda-Mejía F.
Published: July 2020

Skeletal muscle mass (SMM) plays an important role in health and physical performance. Its estimation is critical for the early detection of sarcopenia, a disease with high prevalence and high health costs. While multiple methods exist for estimating this body component, anthropometry and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) are the most widely available in low- to middle-income countries. This study aimed to determine the correlation between muscle mass, estimated by anthropometry through measurement of calf circumference (CC) and skeletal mass index (SMI) by BIA. This was a cross-sectional and observational study that included 213 functional adults over 65 years of age living in the community. Measurements of height, weight, CC, and SMM estimated by BIA were made after the informed consent was signed. 124 women mean age 69.6 ± 3.1 years and 86 men mean age 69.5 ± 2.9 years had the complete data and were included in the analysis. A significant positive moderate correlation among CC and SMI measured by BIA was found (Pearson r= 0.57 and 0.60 for women and men respectively (p=0.0001)). A moderate significant correlation was found between the estimation of SMM by CC and by BIA. This suggests that CC could be used as a marker of sarcopenia for older adults in settings in lower-middle-income countries where no other methods of diagnosing muscle mass are available. Although the CC is not the unique parameter to the diagnosis of sarcopenia, it could be a useful procedure in the clinic to identify patients at risk of sarcopenia.
Serum total antioxidant capacity and enzymatic defence of dogs with chronic heart failure and atrial fibrillation: a preliminary study
Authors: Michałek Marcin , Tabiś Aleksandra , Noszczyk-Nowak Agnieszka
Published: July 2020

Introduction

Atrial fibrillation may potentially contribute to oxidative stress to a greater extent than chronic heart failure. The aim of the study was to compare the serum total antioxidant capacity and enzymatic antioxidant defence of dogs with chronic heart failure and atrial fibrillation with those of subjects with chronic heart failure and sinus rhythm and healthy controls.

Material and Methods

A total of 33 dogs were divided into three groups: dogs with chronic heart failure and atrial fibrillation (CHF + AF; n = 12), chronic heart failure and sinus rhythm (CHF + SR; n = 9), and healthy controls (n = 12). Serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC), serum CuZn-superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase, and plasma glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity were determined.

Results

SOD activity and serum TAC were significantly lower in the study groups than in control animals. Catalase activity was significantly higher and plasma GPx activity significantly lower in dogs with CHF + AF compared with the CHF + SR and control dogs.

Conclusion

The results suggest that chronic heart failure in dogs significantly impacts the serum TAC and the antioxidant enzymatic defence, while plasma GPx activity is markedly lower in dogs with chronic heart failure and atrial fibrillation. The role of that imbalance needs further investigation.
New Hybrid Turbochargers Solutions for Special Military Vehicles with Internal Combustion Engines
Authors: Chiriac Rareş-Lucian , Chiru Anghel , Condrea Ovidiu
Published: July 2020

The internal combustion engines performance can be increase. The residual gases can be recovered through turbo charging systems because is an important reserve of exhaust gas energy, which can be capitalized. The turbo charging solution is one of the most popular technical solutions for increasing the energy performance of internal combustion engines. The solutions proposed for the theoretical and experimental research is the hybrid turbocharger. The hybrid turbocharger has a double function: to compress the fresh air and to generate electric energy for the vehicle. The compressed fresh air is compress by the rotor wheel of the compressor. The generator which produces the electrical energy is linearly coupled to the rotor on the compressor shaft outside zone. The electrical energy can be used for consumption of the military vehicles or can be stored in to the battery of the vehicle. The military vehicle must have a internal combustion engine or a hybrid engine equipped with a hybrid turbocharger. The article aim is to present the results of the hybrid turbocharger. The simulation was realised with the AMESim Software developed by Siemens. To simulate the exhaust gas energy was used a CIMAT test bed which can provides high pressure air.
Aspects Regarding the Practical Realization of an Electric Generator with an Adapted Magneto as an Energy Source
Authors: Jerlăianu Marian , Petrişor Silviu Mihai , Bouleanu Iulian
Published: July 2020

In this paper, the authors want to highlight aspects related to the development, testing and use of an innovative technological product of the electric generator type with magneto, adapted for the production of heat and electricity. Its organology is based on a metal chassis to which is attached the heat engine and the generator with tensioner. The transmission of the rotational movement from the engine to the generator is done with the help of a V-belt. From a constructive point of view, the innovative aspect of the prototype is the adaptation of a moped-type electricity source, called here magneto, on a mobile generator structure that facilitates its independent and separate operation from the motors on which they are assembled. The heat engine has an installation attached to the section to exhaust the fumes resulting from the combustion of fuel. It accumulates heat that it releases into the outside environment. The tensioner allows the connection between the motor and the generator to be broken, allowing the motor to operate separately without generating electricity. The prototype has several constructive and functional advantages, such as: low mass, simple structure, energy efficiency and low operating noise.
Strength Calculation of Shell Components of the 120-mm Multiple Use Short-Range Training Mortar Ammunition
Authors: Kalev Krasimir
Published: July 2020

In this paper is presented the shell components of Bulgarian 120-mm multiple use short-range training mortar ammunition. These components are constructed and added to the shell of a 120-mm high explosive mortar round. Thus, with minimal financial resources, the 120-mm multiple use shell were designed and constructed so as to be trained recruits in firing the mortar. Strength calculation of the new shell parts of the 120-mm short-range ammunition has been completed. The largest axial stresses that have arisen in the smoke cartridge during a shot have been calculated in order to prevent the self-ignition of the charge.
Considerations on the Bearing Capacity of Existing Prestressed Concrete Bridges
Authors: Pogány Andrei-Mihai
Published: July 2020

Military actions generally unfold rapidly in different operational environments for which the commanding officer has assess the bearing capacity of the prestressed concrete bridges existing in the country’s road network. The bearing capacity is the maximum weight of the predetermined constitution convoy, which may safely circulate on the bridge, in stable conditions, considering the physical condition of the bridge. The paper shows that the bearing capacity will be assessed only through a technical analysis performed by an authorized expert together with a military engineer specialized in genius. This experts report will compare the initial condition of the bridge to the present one. The initial condition is based on the research of the execution design; the year of elaboration; the standard loadings at the moment; proprieties of the used building materials; execution modality, possible alterations occurring during execution as to the initial project. These data, together with the road traffic census, can be obtained from the company administrating the road network where the bridge is located. The current state to be assessed through analysis, calculation and static loading tests, showing if the capacity of the bridge can to support the increase of traffic military vehicle loading and reduction of the bearing capacity due to fatigue phenomena in the reinforcement. The paper proposes that authorities draw up and approve a standard concerning the verification periodicity of the bearing capacity in the existing prestressed concrete bridges.
Measurement of Geometric Features of Spherical Objects
Authors: Sotirov Branko , Tonev Danko
Published: July 2020

Spherical shaped objects are some of the most interesting and difficult to measure objects in dimensional metrology. Made of steel, alloys, ceramics, glass, rubber or plastics, they are important elements of precision bearings, pumps, valves, flow meters, medical, measuring, automotive, aerospace and other equipment, used for polishing, grinding, etc. Quality requirements, including their geometric accuracy, are high. A spherical object is defined geometrically by a centre, radius, and spherical spatial surface. There are no uniform rules and definitions for measuring these characteristics, and there is no standard definition of a form deviation. A number of solutions and publications are known to address the problem in practice, which, for the time being, do not allow a uniquely substantiated definition of the derived geometric elements and methods for their measurement. Full measurement of the deviation from sphericity, for example, is impossible. The question of the type of its associated element satisfying certain standard criteria remains open. The accuracy and reliability of measuring spherical objects is related to finding a reasonable solution to the outlined issues.
Description of an effective treatment regimen for ventilator-associated pneumonia due to pandrug-resistant Providencia: a case report
Authors: Pourheidar Elham , Hassanpour Rezvan , Haghighi Mehrdad , Shojaei Seyedpouzhia , Kouchak Mehran , Miri MirMohammad , Salarian Sara , Sistanizad Mohammad
Published: July 2020

Because of an increased prevalence of infections with resistant Gram-negative bacteria, finding optimal treatment regimens for these cases is one of the major healthcare concerns. Providencia is a Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. This article aims to describe an effective antibacterial regimen used for treating ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) with species of Providencia that are resistant to all antimicrobial classes. We present the case of a 74-year-old woman suffering from VAP caused by pandrug-resistant Providencia. The patient received high-dose intravenous meropenem (1 g every 12 h, infused over 4 h), intravenous amikacin (1,500 mg every 48 h) and nebulised amikacin (250 mg every 6 h). The dosages were calculated based on weight and renal function (GFR = 13.69 ml/min/1.73). After 23 days of treatment, following improvement in clinical signs (including fever), a drop in leucocytes counts, a higher than 80% reduction in procalcitonin levels (0.12), together with confirmed microbial eradication (negative sputum cultures), the antibacterial regimen was discontinued. In conclusion, when dealing with an infection with a pan-resistant microorganism, using combinations of antibiotics in high doses can be an option. These treatment regimens have the potential of overcoming in vitro resistance, leading to clinical improvement and microbial eradication.
Rare pulmonary tumours: a histological and radiological overview
Authors: Geambasu Catalin , Sava Marius , Ene Catalina Elena , Belaconi Ionela Nicoleta , Bogdan Miron Alexandru
Published: July 2020

Adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and small cell carcinoma represent about 95% of lung tumours. However, the lung is the site of numerous types of tumours that may have an epithelial, mesenchymal, neuroendocrine, or lymphohematopoietic origin. With minor exceptions, both the clinical manifestations and the imaging characteristics are non-specific; many of the low-incidence tumours have common features with the high-incidence tumours. This article presents a group of low-incidence pulmonary tumours that pose multiple difficulties in terms of diagnosis due to non-specific symptomatology and non-specific imaging aspect. This article aims to correlate the histological data with imaging aspects to facilitate diagnostics. Because these tumours are rare and because they present in a variety of forms, problems may occur when establishing a diagnosis and trying to predict their behaviour. It is challenging to differentiate common lung tumours from rare ones based on clinical, radiological, or histological features. Only the presence of the imaging particularities, such as the location of the lesion, the association with certain patterns (appearance of ground glass, the “halo” sign, the presence of calcifications), and the histological/immunohisto-chemical profile can lead to the establishment of a correct diagnosis.
Cystic echinococcosis: An attraction for fungal and bacterial pulmonary infections
Authors: Munteanu Oxana , Chesov Dumitru , Rusu Doina , Volosciuc Irina , Onea Leonid , Botnaru Victor
Published: July 2020

Lung hydatidosis can remain latent for a long time, and symptoms may occur when the cysts grow to a certain size or when symptoms arise secondary to complications such as rupture or superinfection with bacterial organisms or fungi. A variety of signs denoting different appearances of complicated and/or uncomplicated pulmonary hydatid cysts have been described on chest radiographs and computed tomography scans. Aspergillosis is one of the most common fungal infections associated with pre-existing pulmonary cavities. The coexistence of aspergillosis and hydatid cyst is rare. Citrobacter infections usually occur in patients with underlying co-morbidities or immunosuppression. We presented a case of pulmonary echinococcosis with multiple bilateral cysts in which several consecutive episodes of cysts rupture and concomitant Aspergillus and Citrobacter pulmonary infections have been documented.
India-Poland Relations: Transformation of Cultural Relations to Cultural Diplomacy
Authors: Solanki Lohita
Published: July 2020

The principal aim of this article is to analyse how cultural relations between India and Poland have transformed into cultural diplomacy. For this purpose, the article traces the historical interactions of culture between the two countries that precede their creation as modern-day republics. The article analyses the various stages through which cultural engagement between India and Poland have progressed. The author presents culture as a binding factor as it is paving the way for deeper engagements between the two sides. Cultural diplomacy between India and Poland is opening new avenues of interactions which are reflected in their political and economic relationship. The article argues that the absence of a strategic partnership puts impetus on cultural diplomacy as it becomes an important foundational block on which a future relationship can be build.
Voting PiS: Voting Left when Voting Far-Right Populist?
Authors: Siemsen Pascal
Published: July 2020

Populist, especially far-right populist, parties have gained votes in recent elections across Europe recently. This observation is true for Poland as well. The far-right populist party Law and Justice (PiS, Prawo i Sprawiedliwość) won the parliamentary election in 2015. Next to the well-known nativist and populist messages, PiS promoted a social policy: the Family 500+ programme. Did this programme attract voters? The findings of this study lend reason to answer the question in the affirmative. The inclusion of social policies usually associated with left-wing parties might hence be a path to be explored by other far-right populist parties as well.
Use of statins, amiodarone, direct oral anticoagulants and NSAIDs in chronic liver disease: a guide for general clinicians
Authors: Sileno Sean , Chirila Razvan M. , Harris Dana M.
Published: July 2020

Patients with chronic liver disease have associated comorbidities that require treatment, including cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, cerebrovascular accidents and pain. These medications may affect the liver disease. Due to the complexity of medical problems in patients with chronic liver disease, treating clinicians benefit from targeted guidance for their care.
PENGARUH ARUS KAS OPERASI, TINGKAT UTANG, DAN OPINI AUDIT TERHADAP PERSISTENSI LABA PADA PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI PERIODE 2013-2016
Authors: Aini Amira Qurrata , Zuraida Zuraida
Published: July 2020

The study aims to determine the effect of operating cash flow, leverage, and audit opinions on earnings persistence. The population of this study is mining companies listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2013-2016. The sample selected by purposive sampling method. The data used in this research is secondary data in the form of financial statement companies. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression statistical analysis. The results of this research show that operating cash flow, leverage, and audit opinions simultaneously influence earnings persistence. Partially operating cash flow and leverage significantly influence earnings persistence, whereas, audit opinions do not influence earning persistence.
TRANSPARANSI DALAM PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA (STUDI DI KECAMATAN SUKAKARYA KOTA SABANG)
Authors: Julita Eva , Abdullah Syukriy
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study was to see whether the Sukakarya District of Sabang City had been fully or not transparent in managing village funds. The research method is quantitative research method with the census. The population in this study were all villages in Sukakarya Subdistrict, Sabang City consisting of 8 (Eight) Villages. The Data used for primary data is obtained directly without intermediaries by researchers. The Data in this research is the result of the spread of the questionnaire where the researcher distributed the data to special purpose research. The results of this study Understanding village officials related to Transparency The management of village funds in the Sukakarya District of Sabang City is already very good, because most village apparatus have fully understood what the policies of the mayor have arranged and have understood the contents of the Village Fund Management guidelines. Public perceptions related to transparency in managing village funds in general are good, except that the community still lacks perception or knowledge in managing village funds. Community participation in the process of planning and implementing village fund management is already active. This can be seen in the planning process, the people who attended were quite adequate, but there was still a lack of aspirations conveyed by the community for planning the use of village funds. Likewise in the implementation process, community participation is sufficient.
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN EFISIENSI PERUSAHAAN ASURANSI JIWA KONVENSIONAL DAN PERUSAHAAN ASURANSI JIWA SYARIAH DI INDONESIA DENGAN METODE DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS (DEA)
Authors: Zahara Neni , Saputra Mulia
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to measure the efficiency of conventional and sharia life insurance companies in indonesia during the period 2012-2016 and to find out whether there are differences in efficiency between conventional and sharia life insurance companies. This research is a quantitative descriptive research using secondary data sourced from the company's annual financial statements. The samples used were 10 conventional life insurance companies and 10 sharia life insurance companies. Efficiency measurement in this study uses the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method based on CCR model with an value-added approach. The input variables used are assets, capital, general and administrative costs, and commission expenses. While the output variable is premium and investment income. The results of this study indicate that conventional life insurance companies have a better level of efficiency than sharia life insurance companies, but there is no significant efficiency difference between conventional life insurance companies and sharia life insurance companies during the 2012-2016 period.
PENGARUH SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI DAN PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL TERHADAP KINERJA PERUSAHAAN (STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR DI ACEH BARAT)
Authors: Rossa Rossa , Evayani Evayani
Published: July 2020

The research examines the influence of the accounting information systems and internal controls on the company performance. The population in this research is all palm oil companies registered at the Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) of Aceh Barat.  The sampling technique used is saturation sampling. This research uses primary data which obtained through the questionnire results. The data were collected 68 questioners from 3 palm oil companies. Data were processed using SPSS version 22 and analyzed using multiple linear regression, The results show that (1) accounting information systems and internal controls simultaneously, significantly affecting company performance (2) accounting information systems has a positive and significant effect on company performance (3) internal control has a positive and significant effect on company performance