bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of Optical Coherence Tomography by Nonexpert Personnel as a Screening Approach for Glaucoma
Authors: Liu Melissa M. , Cho Chris , Jefferys Joan L. , Quigley Harry A. , Scott Adrienne W.
Published: November 2017

Purpose:

This pilot study was conducted to assess optical coherence tomography (OCT) as a screening tool for glaucoma when used by nonexpert personnel.

Methods:

This prospective case-control study included 54 patients with open-angle glaucoma and 54 age-matched comparison individuals. Optovue iVue SD-OCT imaging was performed by nonprofessional photographers on undilated patients. The sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value of iVue scan parameters for detecting open-angle glaucoma were evaluated.

Results:

The iVue cup to disc vertical ratio had a sensitivity of 0.96 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.90-1.00] at 90% specificity and was strongly correlated with both the Cirrus HD-OCT cup to disc vertical ratio (Pearson coefficient=0.84) and the cup to disc ratio observed on dilated clinical examination by faculty ophthalmologists (Pearson coefficient=0.80). The retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) parameters performed robustly, but the ganglion cell complex parameters showed limited diagnostic value. The inferior quadrant thickness was among the best performing RNFL parameters, with a sensitivity of 0.87 (95% CI, 0.78-0.96) and a specificity of 0.88 (95% CI, 0.80-0.97) using the iVue normative database thresholds for abnormality.

Conclusions:

OCT imaging may be performed by nonprofessional photographers on undilated patients, and quantitative parameters derived from the resultant images, particularly the vertical cup to disc ratio and the RNFL inferior quadrant thickness, demonstrate sensitivities and specificities that may be adequately robust for glaucoma screening in the community setting.
Bis{μ-ethyl 4-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl]benzoate-κO}bis[aqua(4-{[4-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl]diazenyl}phenolato-κO){ethyl 4-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl]benzoate-κO}potassium]
Authors: Sobral Felipi Ramiro , Vicenti Juliano Rosa de Menezes , Cargnelutti Roberta , Santos Brenda Gabriele Trindade dos
Published: November 2017

The two potassium cations in the dinuclear molecule of [K2{OC(C14H13ON2)O}2{OC(C14H13ON2)OH}4(H2O)2] are connected through a double bridge involving two centrosymmetrically related ethyl-4-(phenylazophenol)benzoate ligands. Each cation is also bound to a further non-bridging ligand, one ethyl-4-(phenylazophenolate)benzoate anion and a water molecule, leading to a distorted fivefold coordination. The two uncharged ligands are almost planar, whereas in the anionic ligand the aromatic systems display a dihedral angle of 21.14 (11)°. A supramolecular network formed by hydrogen-bonding interactions between phenolate anions, phenol groups and water molecules connects the dimeric species along [001]. Hirshfeld surface calculations revealed the following contributions related to intermolecular interactions: C...H (24.4%), O...H (13.2%) and N...H (7.4%). The azo fragment is disordered over two sets of sites [occupancy ratio 0.824 (15):0.176 (5)].
Integrating three organizational approaches: Breakthrough performance in a state government office
Authors: Badovinac John N. , Kovac Paul V. , Jardin Joseph D. , Mudacumura Gedeon M.
Published: November 2017

Improving organizational performance under turbulent internal and external environments has been a challenging managerial task. This paper highlights the reengineering experience of a state government office that successfully improved its performance. Keeping in mind its strategic goals throughout the integration of keys aspects of business process redesign (BPR), information technology (IT) and organization development (OD), prevented the department from random reengineering which, in many organizations, leads to downsizing. Putting more emphasis on OD through the reengineering process resulted in building the organization's ability to assess its current functioning and to achieve its goals.
Analysis of the ectoenzymes ADA, ALP, ENPP1, and ENPP3, in the contents of ovarian endometriomas as candidate biomarkers of endometriosis
Authors: Trapero Carla , Jover Lluis , Fernández‐Montolí Maria Eulàlia , García‐Tejedor Amparo , Vidal August , Gómez de Aranda Inmaculada , Ponce Jordi , Matias‐Guiu Xavier , Martín‐Satué Mireia
Published: November 2017

Problem

The diagnosis of endometriosis, a prevalent chronic disease with a strong inflammatory component, is usually delayed due to the lack of noninvasive diagnostic tests. Purinergic signaling, a key cell pathway, is altered in many inflammatory disorders. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the levels of adenosine deaminase (ADA), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), ecto‐nucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1), and ENPP3, elements of purinergic signaling, as biomarker candidates for endometriosis.

Method of study

A case‐control comparative study was conducted to determine ADA, ALP, ENPP1 and ENPP3 levels in echo‐guided aspirated fluids of endometriomas (case group) and simple ovarian cysts (control group) using the ELISA technique.

Results

Adenosine deaminase, ALP, ENPP1, and ENPP3 were present and quantifiable in the contents of endometriomas and simple cysts. There were significant differences in ADA and ENPP1 levels in endometriomas in comparison with simple cysts (2787 U/L and 103.9 ng/mL more in endometriomas, for ADA and ENPP1, respectively). Comparisons of ALP and ENPP3 levels between the two groups did not reveal significant differences.

Conclusion

The ectoenzymes ADA and ENPP1 are biomarker candidates for endometriosis.
Inflation Instability Impact on Interest Rate in Egypt: Augmented Fisher Hypothesis Test
Authors: Ahmed Doaa Akl , Abdelsalam Mamdouh Abdelmoula M.
Published: November 2017

The paper aims at examining an augmented version of Fisher hypothesis that include inflation instability. According to this hypothesis, there is a positive relation between interest rates and expected inflation. In contrast, there is a debate regarding the impact of inflation uncertainty on interest rate. According to the portfolio theory and models of asset pricing, inflation instability positively affects the interest rate. The reason is that risk-averse investors must be compensated with higher returns for higher risks. In contrast, the loanable funds theory implies a negative impact of inflation instability and interest rates since high uncertainty leads consumers to protect themselves against inflation by raising their savings which lowers consumption and interest rates. To compute inflation volatility, we applied different Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity models. The simple and augmented versions of Fisher hypothesis are examined using Markov Switch Model to account for possible regime shift in that relationship. For the original Fisher hypothesis, there is an evidence of supporting it in the first regime while that hypothesis does not hold in the second one. In the augmented version of Fisher hypothesis, portfolio theory hypothesis is verified in the first regime whereas the loanable funds hypothesis is confirmed in the second one.
Simulation of Coarse Droplet and Liquid Column Formed Around Nozzle Outlets due to Valve Wobble of a GDI Injector
Authors: Ishii Eiji , Yasukawa Yoshihito , Yoshimura Kazuki , Ogura Kiyotaka
Published: November 2017

The generation of particulate matter (PM) is one problem with gasoline direct-injection engines. PM is generated in high-density regions of fuel that are formed by non-uniform air/fuel mixtures, coarse droplets generated during end-of-injection, and fuel adhering to the nozzle body surface and piston surface. Uniform air/fuel mixtures and short fuel-spray durations with multiple injections are effective in enabling the valves of fuel injectors to not wobble and dribble. We previously studied what effects the opening and closing of valves had on fuel spray behavior and found that valve motions in the opening and closing directions affected spray behavior and generated coarse droplets during the end-of-injection. We focused on the effects of valve wobbling on fuel spray behavior in this study, especially on the behavior during the end-of-injection. The effects of wobbling on fuel spray with full valve strokes were first studied, and we found that simulated spray behaviors agreed well with the measured ones. We also studied the effects on fuel dribble during end-of-injection. When a valve wobbled from left to right, the fuel dribble decreased in comparison with a case without wobbling. When a valve wobbled from the front to the rear, however, fuel dribble increased. Surface tension significantly affected fuel dribble, especially in forming low-speed liquid columns and coarse droplets. Fuel dribble was simulated while changing the wetting angle on walls from 60 to 5 degrees. We found that the appearance of coarse droplets in sprays decreased during the end-of-injection by changing the wetting angles from 60 to 5 degrees.
Three Dimensional Ring Dynamics Modeling Approach for Analyzing Lubrication, Friction and Wear of Piston Ring-Pack
Authors: Mahmoud K. G. , Knaus O. , Parikyan T. , Patete M.
Published: November 2017

The automotive industry is subjected to increasing pressure in order to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the CO2 emissions of internal combustion (IC) engines. The power cylinder system (piston, piston ring, and liner) contributes significantly to the friction losses, engine oil consumption and gas leakage called blow-by. The role of cylinder bore shape in engine performance has been the subject of several studies in recent years. High bore distortion must be avoided because it can lead to ring conformability issues, which leads to inadequate sealing resulting in increased blow-by and oil consumption. It also leads to asperity contact between the piston skirt and cylinder bore increasing friction causing abnormally high surface wear. Although bore distortion cannot be eliminated, engine manufacturers strive to contain it within acceptable limits. Therefore, numerical analysis of the power cylinder with physically based mathematical models becomes very essential to the engine and component manufacturer in order to reduce engine development lead time and minimize the number of engine tests.

The integrated ring-pack modeling methodology developed by the authors [1] is used to investigate the piston ring-pack performance. Although the modeling approach can be used for extensive parameter analysis of piston, piston rings and lubrication oil consumption, the influence of the bore distortion on the ring conformability and its impact on blow-by, friction and wear is highlighted in this study. Piston tilting, piston ring twist and surface roughness of the piston ring and liner have been taken into consideration.
Exoskeletal transformations in Eriophyoidea: new pseudotagmic taxon Pseudotagmus africanus n. g. & n. sp. from South Africa and remarks on pseudotagmosis in eriophyoid mites
Authors: Chetverikov Philipp , Craemer Charnie , Bolton Samuel
Published: November 2017

In addition to true tagmata, various pseudotagmata are present in chelicerates. Greatly miniaturized and morphologically simplified phytoparasitic acariform mites of the superfamily Eriophyoidea demonstrate a distinct ability to form pseudotagmata. The prodorsum and opisthosoma are the primary divisions of the eriophyoid body. In more evolutionary derived lineages, there is a trend towards the formation of additional opisthosomal subdivisions (pseudotagmata). These subdivisions are termed here “cervix”, “postprodorsum”, “pretelosoma”, “telosoma” and “thanosoma”. Among phytoptids, only the telosomal pseudotagma is present in several sierraphytoptine genera. In diptilomiopids, pseudotagmata have not been recorded. The most diverse examples of pseudotagmatization concern vagrant mites from the family Eriophyidae. Remarkably, well developed and unusually shaped pseudotagmata are peculiar to phyllocoptines from palms, especially in the new vagrant mite Pseudotagmus africanus n. g. & n. sp., found on leaves of Hyphaene coriacea (Arecaceae) in South Africa. Pseudotagmosis is one form of body consolidation in Eriophyoidea, reducing flexibility and therefore decreasing the ability for worm-like locomotion. Consequently, the legs become more important for locomotion. The other form of body consolidation is strengthening of the exoskeleton via armoring with microtubercles, and topographical changes (e.g. formation of opisthosomal ridges and furrows). The data at hand suggest that ancestrally, eriophyoids had an elongate body comprising many annuli, which can be regarded as pseudosegments. Later, they convergently evolved various pseudotagmata via the apparent fusion of these pseudosegments. Two morphotypes of vagrant mites (“armadillo” and “pangolin”) are proposed based on the difference in the modification of dorsal opisthosomal annuli. The minimal number of dorsal annuli (six) is equal to the number of dorso-longitudinal peripheral body muscles; however, this number is unlikely to reflect the true number of segments situated behind the prodorsum in Eriophyoidea. Although legs III and IV are absent in Eriophyoidea, the cervical pseudotagmata might be reminiscent of metapodosomal segments. Future comparative myo- and neuroanatomy studies of groups of genes involved in segmentation development are necessary to reach the final conclusion on the pattern of body segmentation in Eriophyoidea.
Prehistoric women’s manual labor exceeded that of athletes through the first 5500 years of farming in Central Europe
Authors: Macintosh Alison A. , Pinhasi Ron , Stock Jay T.
Published: November 2017

The advent of farming was associated with thousands of years of manual labor for women that exceeded that of living athletes.
Antihelminthic treatment alters cellular but not humoral immune components in Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) chicks
Authors: D’Amico V.L. , Palacios M.G. , Bertellotti M.
Published: November 2017

We evaluate whether helminth parasites affect both cellular and humoral components of the immune system of Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus (J.R. Forster, 1781)) chicks. We measured immune components after the administration of an antihelminthic drug to remove parasites. Cellular immune components included the complete white blood cell (WBC) count and the in vivo skin-swelling response to phytohemagglutinin (PHA). Humoral aspects assessed were the ability of plasma to agglutinate foreign particles and the bactericidal capacity of plasma. Antihelminthic treatment resulted in lower total WBC counts supporting the role of circulating leukocytes in fighting macroparasites. Deparasitized chicks showed a reduction in all types of leukocytes. Contrary to our expectation, deparasitized Magellanic Penguin chicks showed lower response to PHA injection than control chicks. The swelling response was positively correlated with body condition and with total WBC in circulation. We hypothesize that the specific helminth community naturally occurring in Magellanic Penguin chicks might have an overall immunostimulatory effect on the PHA response. Antihelminthic treatment did not alter the innate humoral immune parameters measured. Our results support the prediction that, given their relatively low costs of use and maintenance, innate humoral components would not be as affected by antihelminthic treatment as more costly cellular responses.
EVALUATING BARRIERS TO KNOWLEDGE SHARING AFFECTING NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAM PERFORMANCE
Authors: GANGULY ANIRBAN , CHATTERJEE DEBDEEP , FARR JOHN VAIL
Published: November 2017

Manufacturing and service organisations have repeatedly stressed the importance of knowledge management and sharing as an integral part of their growth and business strategy. Unfortunately, knowledge sharing (KS) barriers or factors can have a negative influence on a new product development (NPD) project team performance can make it difficult for the organisation to achieve sustained superior performance. The purpose of this research is to identify and explore a set of important KS barriers that might negatively affect the performance of a NPD project team. Specifically, this research focussed on identifying and evaluating the barriers to development and to offer guidelines to decision makers to improve KS to foster effective processes. This research can be utilised by decision-makers to design and develop effective processes and mitigation strategies to ensure effective KS.
Evaluation of structure, dielectric and electrical properties of (Li/Ta/Sb) modified (Na, K) NbO3 lead-free ceramics with excess Na concentration
Authors: Shamim Md. Kashif , Singh Arpana , Sharma Seema
Published: November 2017

Polycrystalline perovskite structured (Li[Formula: see text] (Na[Formula: see text] K[Formula: see text])[Formula: see text] (Nb[Formula: see text]Ta[Formula: see text] Sb[Formula: see text] O3 ceramics with [Formula: see text], 0.005 and 0.01 mole excess Na concentration were prepared by solid state sintering method. The present study relates the role of excess Na addition with the stoichiometry, density, structure, dielectric and ferroelectric properties of the samples. X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern exhibits single phase orthorhombic structure. The characteristic Raman modes were observed due to translational modes of cations and vibrational modes of NbO6 octahedra and no structural phase transition were observed. This confirms the formation of single phase perovskite structure and is consistent with XRD results. The dielectric permittivity increases about two times, while dielectric loss decreases by four times for [Formula: see text] composition. The electrical measurements carried by Complex Impedance spectroscopic analysis suggest negative temperature coefficient of resistance (NTCR) behavior.
Apatinib Inhibits Angiogenesis Via Suppressing Akt/GSK3β/ANG Signaling Pathway in Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Jin Zhijian , Cheng Xi , Feng Haoran , Kuang Jie , Yang Weiping , Peng Chenghong , Shen Baiyong , Qiu Weihua
Published: November 2017

Background/Aims: Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is one of the most lethal human malignancies, and there is no efficient method to slow its process. Apatinib, a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), has been confirmed for its efficacy and safety in the treatment of advanced gastric carcinoma patients. However, the effects of Apatinib in ATC are still unknown. Methods: In this study, we explored the effects and mechanisms of Apatinib on tumor growth and angiogenesis in vitro and in vitro in ATC cells. Angiogenesis antibodies array was utilized to detect the expression of angiogenesis-related genes after Apatinib treatment in ATC cells. In addition, we used Akt activator, Akt inhibitor and GSK3β inhibitor to further study the mechanism for how Apatinib suppressed angiogenesis. Results: Apatinib treatment could suppress the growth of ATC cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner via inducing apoptosis and blocking cell cycle progression at G0/G1 phase. Moreover, Apatinib treatment decreased the expression of angiogenin (ANG) and inhibited angiogenesis of ATC cells in vitro and in vitro. We further confirmed that recombinant human ANG (rhANG) significantly abrogated Apatinib-mediated anti-angiogenic ability in ATC cells. Additionally, Apatinib treatment decreased the level of p-Akt and p-GSK3β. Moreover, the Apatinib-mediated decrease of ANG and anti-angiogenic ability were partly reversed when an Akt activator, SC79, was administered. Furthermore, the anti-angiogenic ability of Apatinib can be enhanced in the presence of Akt inhibitor, and the inhibition of GSK3β attenuated the anti-angiogenic ability of Apatinib. Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that Apatinib treatment inhibited tumor growth, and Apatinib-induced suppression of Akt/GSK3β/ANG signaling pathway may play an important role in the inhibition of angiogenesis in ATC, supporting a potential therapeutic approach for using Apatinib in the treatment of ATC.
Cyberwarriors and Counterstars: Contesting Religious Radicalism and Violence on Indonesian Social Media
Authors: Schmidt Leonie
Published: November 2017

In Indonesia, social media offer a site for countering Islamic radicalism and violence. But what kinds of counternarratives or counterdiscourses can be distinguished on social media? This article explores the question by focusing on one social media counterinitiative: that of the ‘cyberwarriors’, volunteers who battle Islamic radicalism on social media with memes, hash tags, comics, and videos as their weapons of choice. By practicing a threefold ‘politics of threat’, ‘exceptionality’, and ‘inspiration’, cyber warriors construct a counternarrative in whichulamaandkyai, traditional figures of religious authority, are transformed into hip, strong, cool, and ‘iconic’ ‘counterstars’, whose legacy shields the country from radicalism. In this process, traditional religious authority is simultaneously (re)claimed and further fragmented, while users are offered the tools to model themselves afterulamato help them save the country.
Billbuckia, a new name for Pocsia hom. illeg. (Sematophyllaceae, Bryophyta) versus Pocsia (Verrucariales, Ascomycota)
Authors: PÓCS TAMÁS
Published: November 2017

Carvalho-Silva, Câmara and Buck (in Carvalho-Silva et al. 2017) established, on molecular and morphological basis, that the species Donnellia matutina Buck (1993: 207) from Africa, does not belong to the Neotropical and polyphyletic Donnellia Austin (1880: 15), but represents an independent African genus and named it Pocsia Carvalho-Silva et al. (2017: 824). Incidentally, the generic name Pocsia Vězda (1975: 401) was already in use for a foliicolous lichen genus. Eight species of this genus had already been described from several locations on various continents, Tanzania and Zaire in Africa; Mexico and Brazil in America; and Lord Howe and Christmas Islands in Australia (Vězda 1975, 1982; McCarthy 1999, Lücking & Kalb 2000, Herrera-Campos & Lücking 2002). Therefore the name Pocsia given the second time became an illegitimate homonym and the creation of new generic and species names is necessary.
Endoscopic and angiographic management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding: Review of the published literature
Authors: Werner David J , Manner Hendrik , Nguyen-Tat Marc , Kloeckner Roman , Kiesslich Ralf , Abusalim Nael , Rey Johannes W
Published: November 2017

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding is common and occurs often in elderly patients. In rare cases it is associated with hemorrhagic shock. A large number of such bleedings, which are often caused by colon diverticula, subside spontaneously. Alternatively they can be treated by endoscopic procedures successfully. Given the aging population of our society, the rising incidence of lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding and new anticoagulant therapies, some of the bleedings tend to be severe. Colonoscopy is the established standard procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. However, a small number of patients experience re-bleeding or shock; their bleeding does not resolve spontaneously and cannot be treated successfully by endoscopic procedures. In such patients, interventional radiology is very useful for the detection of bleeding and the achievement of hemostasis. Against this background we performed a literature search using PubMed to identify all relevant studies focused on the endoscopic and radiological management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding and present recent conclusions on the subject.
Managing the information deluge
Authors: Hancock Dave
Published: November 2017

You complain about the volume of stuff hitting your desk and computer screen, but are you also overloading your patients with too much information? Here is how to present it
Book Reviews
Authors: Whorton Sarah , Daniels Mikayla , Thompson Chase , Kirk Laura
Published: November 2017

The Art of Script Editing: A Practical Guide, Karol Griffiths (2015) Harpenden: Oldcastle Books Ltd, 208 pp., ISBN: 9781843445074, p/bk, £16.99, ISBN: 9781843445081, ebook, £12.99

The Writing Dead – Talking Terror with TV’s Top Horror Writers, Thomas Fahy (2015) Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 168 pp., ISBN: 9781496813251, p/bk, $30.00

Screenwriting is Rewriting, Jack Epps, Jr. (2016) New York: Bloomsbury, 332 pp., ISBN: 9781628927405, p/bk, $19.95

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Powerful Women of Early Hollywood, Cari Beauchamp (1997) Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 475 pp., ISBN: 9780520214927, p/bk, $27.53
Análise do efeito da Mobilização Neural na dor lombar em pacientes com hérnia de disco
Authors: Ferreira Adirlane Moraes , Santana Júnior Virgilio
Published: November 2017

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a eficácia da Mobilização Neural no tratamento da dor lombar em pacientes com hérnia de disco lombar. Trata-se de um estudo analítico, realizado em 8 indivíduos, independente do sexo com aplicação do questionário sociodemográfico, Mcgill, Start Back e a Escala Visual Analógica para identificação das variáveis do estudo. O tratamento foi realizado com a mobilização neural em 16 sessões e 2 vezes por semana. Foram feitas análises descritivas das variáveis contínuas, como frequências absolutas e relativas, média, desvio-padrão, mínimo e máximo, para analise estatística utilizou-se o teste de normalidade de Kolmogorov-Smirnov. Para avaliar a comparação aplicaram-se o teste t de Student pareado e independente, e a análise de variância (ANOVA), com diferenciação das médias utilizando o teste Tukey. Para todos os testes estatísticos, utilizou-se o nível de significância de 5%. A mobilização neural mostrou-se eficaz no tratamento da dor lombar em pacientes com hérnia de disco e na mobilidade funcional.
Natürliche Feinde oder heimliche Verbündete?
Authors: Eversberg Dennis
Published: November 2017

Immer wieder wird behauptet, die Postwachstumsdebatte sei anschlussfähig gegenüber völkischem Denken oder anfällig für eine Unterwanderung von rechts. Welche Argumente werden dabei vereinnahmt und wie kann Wachstumskritik unabhängig bleiben?
The five Shades of Sharing
Authors: Clausen Jens , Bienge Katrin , Bowry Jaya , Schmitt Martina
Published: November 2017

Es gibt eine sehr plausible Annahme, die der Sharing Economy zugrunde liegt: Durch geteilte Nutzung, wie sie typisch für Nutzen-statt-Besitzen-Angebote ist, erfolgt grundsätzlich eine Umweltentlastung. Dies stimmt jedoch keineswegs immer.
Pengaruh asupan air putih terhadap berat badan, indeks massa tubuh, dan persen lemak tubuh pada remaja putri yang mengalami gizi lebih
Authors: Mulyasari Indri , Muis Siti Fatimah , Kartini Apoina
Published: November 2017

Latar belakang : Remaja putri yang kelebihan berat badan dengan indeks massa tubuh (IMT) dan persen lemak tubuh tinggi berisiko menderita sindrom metabolik. Beberapa penelitian melaporkan peningkatan asupan air putih dapat menurunkan berat badan, IMT, dan persen lemak tubuh. Tujuan : Mengetahui pengaruh asupan air putih terhadap berat badan, IMT, dan persen lemak tubuh pada remaja putri yang mengalami gizi lebih.Metode : Desain penelitian adalah pre-post test design without control. Populasi adalah mahasiswa di Asrama Kebidanan Ngudi Waluyo Ungaran usia 18-19 tahun. Jumlah subjek 26 mahasiswa dipilih secara simple random sampling sesuai kriteria inklusi. Perlakuan adalah asupan air putih 30 menit sebelum makan sebanyak 500 ml selama delapan minggu, namun hanya berjalan lima minggu karena penolakan subjek. Tidak ada intervensi pada asupan makanan dan aktivitas fisik. Berat badan diukur menggunakan timbangan injak digital Omron dan persen lemak tubuh diukur dengan Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer (BIA) merk Omron. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Paired t test dan Wilcoxon.Hasil : Rata-rata asupan air putih, yaitu 90.82 % (±454 ml) setiap kali sebelum makan. Anjuran mengkonsumsi 500 ml air putih 30 menit sebelum makan selama 8 minggu sulit dilaksanakan sehingga perlakuan hanya berlangsung lima minggu. Tidak ada perbedaan berat badan (62.9±6.75 kg vs 62.5±6.73 kg, p=0.066) dan IMT (26.6±2.69 kg/m2 vs 26.4±2.71 kg/m2, p=0.071) sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan, namun terdapat perbedaan pada persen lemak tubuh (34.2±2.76 % vs 33.7±3.05 %, p=0.037). Tingkat asupan energi (p=0.713) dan aktivitas fisik sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan tidak mengalami perubahan.Simpulan : Asupan air putih 30 menit sebelum makan sebanyak 454 ml (90.82%) selama lima minggu pada remaja putri dengan gizi lebih yang tidak mengalami perubahan asupan energi dan aktivitas fisik tidak menurunkan berat badan dan IMT, namun menurunkan persen lemak tubuh.
Pengaruh substitusi tepung terigu dengan tepung porang (amorphophallus oncopphyllus) terhadap kadar protein, serat pangan, lemak, dan tingkat penerimaan biskuit
Authors: Mahirdini Silmi , Afifah Diana Nur
Published: November 2017

Background : It is associated with a healthy lifestyle in the prevention of cardiovascular disease risk with consumption of low-fat foods and increased consumption of dietary fiber, which can be obtained from porang flour. One of processed food products consumed by many people is a biscuit. This study aims to determine the effect of different substitution of wheat flour with porang flour on protein content, dietary fiber content, fat content, and acceptance level of biscuits.Methods : Experimental research with a completely randomized design with 4 variations of flour and porang flour substitution each 0: 100%, 30: 70%, 60: 40%, and 100: 0%. Statistical analysis of protein levels using the Kruskal-Wallis test, while statistical analysis of levels of dietary fiber, and fat using One Way ANOVA 95% with Tukey test for further analysis. The results of organoleptic test used Friedman test and Wilcoxon test for further analysis.Results : Highest protein content contained in a biscuit with substitution of 100% flour porang and 0% flour, levels of dietary fiber soluble and insoluble highest in substitution of 40% of porang flour and 60% wheat flour and fat content was lowest for the biscuits with the substitution of 100% 0% porang flour and wheat flour. Based on the results of acceptance level, the closest biscuits are biscuits with a control group of 40% substitution porang flour and 60% wheat flour.Conclusion : Substitution porang flour and wheat flour in making of biscuits to give effect to the levels of soluble dietary fiber and insoluble, fat content, and the level of acceptance.
Karakteristik keluarga yang berhubungan dengan status gizi balita umur 6- 59 bulan
Authors: Purwanti Rachma , Wati Erna Kusuma , Rahardjo Setiyowati
Published: November 2017

Background: Nutrition is a factor that most determines the quality of human resources. Lack of nutrition during infancy can lead delayed in physical growth, motor development and impaired cognitive development. Family characteristics holds an important role to solve nutrition problems.Objective: to determine the family characteristics associated with nutritional status of children at the Community Health Centers of Sumbang II, Banyumas Regency. Methods: This type of study is a case - control. Sample cases were children aged 6-59 months who have undernutrition status, while the controls were well nourished children aged 6-59 months. Sample of cases and controls each of 46. Data was analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methods. Result: Based on this research, it is known that the characteristics of the families studied, which are associated with nutritional status of children in the Community Health Center II Sumbang, Banyumas Regency is the level of mother’s nutritional knowledge with a p value=0.002 and OR=3.875. Other variable of family characteristics, namely large families, health care utilization, and environmental sanitation were not associated with nutritional status of children (p=0.921; p=0.173; p=0.204). Conclusion: Level of mother’s nutritional knowledge was associated with nutritional status. As a suggestion, to improve nutritional status on children at the Community Health Centers of Sumbang II it need to increase knowledge of mothers by training and counseling, better supervision and monitoring of nutritional status of children, and increase roles of an integrated services post.
Tingkat konsumsi zat besi (Fe), seng (Zn) dan status gizi serta hubungannya dengan prestasi belajar anak sekolah dasar
Authors: Wadhani Luh Putu Prema , Yogeswara Ida Bagus Agung
Published: November 2017

Background : The main problem faced by Indonesia especially in the education field is the achievement of learning in children is still low in Elementary School. Several factor that influence the learning achievement in children are internal factors, external factors and the learning methods. Nutritional status, sufticient iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) intake is one of the important indicators to improve the growth and development of brain in children.Objective :The purpose of this study to determine the correlation between level of iron and zinc consumption and nutritional status with children’ learning achievement in Elementary School no. 1 Buduk and Elementary School no. 2 Abianbase.Methods : design of this study was used an Observational Analytics with Cross Sectional Design which has been implemented in April-May 2017 with Simple Random Sampling Technique in the 5th grade students (57 samples).Result : The result of this study showed that most of the iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) consumption in medium category that is 64,9% and 42,1%, while the nutritional status in normal category that is 64,9%  and the learning achievement includes in good category that is 84,2%. The learning achievement related to iron (Fe) and nutritional status (p=0,000) and not associated with the level of zinc (Zn) consumption (p=0,447).Conclusion : The study showed a correlation between the level of iron (Fe) consumption and nutritional status with learning achievement and there is no correlation between the level of zinc (Zn) consumption.
Study on Influence of Microstructure and Thermal Treatment on Magnetic Losses from Non-Oriented Silicon Electrical Steel
Authors: Stoian Elena Valentina , Enescu Maria Cristiana , Bratu Vasile , Rusanescu Carmen Otilia , Anghelina Florina Violeta
Published: November 2017

Non/oriented electrical sheets are sheets tailored to produce specific properties and are produced from Fe-Si or Fe-Si-Al alloys. Non-oriented electrical steel sheets are incorporated into a wide range of equipment, from the simplest domestic appliances to hybrid and pure electric vehicles. In studying about the magnetic, there have a lot of method can be used for the different experiment requirement such as measuring magnetic flux, nominal loss and other objectives.

During electrical steel processing, there are usually small variations in both chemical composition and thickness in the hot-rolled material that may lead to different magnetic properties for the same steel grade. Therefore, it is of great importance to know the effects of such variations on the final microstructure and magnetic properties of these steels. The purpose of this work was to study microstructural changes of the bands investigated during processing occurring siliceous strips with non-oriented grains. The second aim was to study the influence of grain size on the total magnetic losses at 1.0 T and 1.5 T. Materials 10 rolls intended to be processed into quality electrical steel M400-50A (according to EN 100027-1) were analyzed with metallographic microscope Neophet 32 and the magnetic characteristics was made with Epstein frame according IEC 6040/4-2, with an exiting current frequency of 50Hz at 1.5T and 1.0T induction after aging treatment of 225°C for 24 hours. Sample for light microscopy observation were prepared by polishing and etching in 5% Nital.
Intelligent 3D Video-Laser System for Measuring Distance and Avoidance of Obstruct Obstacles Integrable Into Robotic Platforms
Authors: Angelescu Dorin , Gheorghe Gheorghe Ion
Published: November 2017

Outcome of the scientific concerns from the Doctoral School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics at Valahia University of Târgovişte in the field of unconventional measurements using non-contact laser technique, the scientific work “Intelligent 3D video-laser system for measuring distance and avoidance of obstruct obstacles integrable into robotic platforms” is a work in progress being in the experimental phase of single-channel testing. The system is designed for robotic platforms for special interventions in high-risk work environments, with the main goal of an active, real-time 3D spatial stereo interface for the operator who manages the robotic platform remotely. 3D imaging and real-time measurements of distances provide the operator of the robotic intervention platform with the ability to perform extremely precise maneuvers. The scientific work ultimately results in an intelligent integral system that can predict the emergence of an obstacle to the robotic platform movement, thus determining the distance in real time to it. The measuring distance is between 0 m - 40 m, with an accuracy of +/−0.5 cm being synchronized with the video system with a clear visual area from 0.05 m to infinity. The 3D video laser system can simultaneously shoot movie or single images of the obstacle, storing data in 3D, photo or video digital formats, both locally in non-volatile memory or externally thru any GPSR network to the operator and / or to a control center. In later development, the measurement system will be coupled to a GPS network for auto location of position and architected with a self-defense and offensive module mounted on the mobile robotic platform. Thus, this complex project combines in a unified knowledge of Mechatronics, Integronics, Cyber-Mix Mechatronics, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology.
Performance Evaluation of 60-GHz-WPAN System Distributed Over Multi-Mode Fiber
Authors: Yahyaoui Moussa El , Moussati Ali El , Haddadi Kamel
Published: November 2017

The manuscript deals with the assessment of Radio over Fiber (RoF) system including pure electrical baseband, pure radio frequency band centered around 60 GHz, and hybrid radio-optical system at the same RF band using a global simulation. In this work we focus on RoF solution to improve the low coverage of the 60 GHz channel caused by high free-space attenuation. A realistic co-simulation of the Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) IEEE802.15.3c-RoF was performed in a residential environment for Line-Of-Sight (LOS) and Non-Line- Of-Sight (NLOS). In this work, we demonstrated a 60 GHz radio on Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) using Optical Carrier Suppression (OCS) modulation. The BER (Bit Error Ratio) performance of this system is measured by varying the following parameters: optical launched power, fiber length, modulation format, Channel coding and Signal to Noise Ratio. We show that the RoF at 60 GHz can reach a minimum of 300 m of MMF without optical amplifiers followed by a 5 m wireless transmission with BER less than 10-3 in the LOS and NLOS environments.
Occurrence of intestinal parasites in pigs in Poland - the influence of factors related to the production system
Authors: Kochanowski Maciej , Karamon Jacek , Dąbrowska Joanna , Dors Arkadiusz , Czyżewska-Dors Ewelina , Cencek Tomasz
Published: November 2017

Introduction: The aim of study was to estimate the prevalence and intensity of intestinal parasite infections in pigs in Poland and evaluate the influence of factors related to the production system on the infection intensity.

Material and Methods: A total of 70 pig farms of all Polish provinces, differing in the herd size and production system, were selected for the study. Fresh faecal samples were collected from all age groups: suckling piglets, weaners, fatteners, and lactating sows. Moreover, data were obtained regarding the size of the herd, the use of paddock and all-in/all-out system, the presence of diarrhoea, and the type of flooring.

Results: Parasite eggs or oocysts were detected in 57 of the 70 examined pig farms. Oesphagostomum spp. eggs were found in the largest number of farms (68.6%). Moreover, coccidia (42.9%), Ascaris suum (28.6%), Trichuris suis (21.4%), and Strongyloides spp. (11.4%) were detected. The highest prevalence of coccidia and Strongyloides spp. was found in suckling piglets, A. suum and T. suis in fatteners, and Oesphagostomum spp. in sows. Higher prevalence of parasites was detected in small farms than in medium and large farms, except the prevalence of coccidia, which was the highest in medium farms. Simultaneous infection with several parasites was more often detected than with one parasite. Odds ratio of parasites occurrence was higher in farms with paddock and litter floor and in farms which do not use all-in/all-out system.

Conclusion: Relatively high prevalence of intestinal parasites was found in pigs in Poland. Moreover, specific distribution of parasites in different age groups and farms of different size was observed. Influence of breeding factors on parasite prevalence was identified.
Flexible diamond-like carbon film prepared by hydrothermal electrochemical method
Authors: Tao Ying , Yi Danqin , Zhu Baojun , Cao Wenpeng
Published: November 2017

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) thin films were prepared by hydrothermal electrochemical method in one-step process. The structural characterization of these films was carried out by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, and infrared reflectance spectroscopy (IR). It was found that there was an increased sp2 carbon content but decreased sp3 carbon and hydrogen contents with an increase in current density. The flexibility and internal stresses of the DLC films were affected by hydrogen, sp3 amorphous carbon and ordered crystalline sp2 carbon contents. The highly flexible DLC films with high sp3 carbon and hydrogen contents were prepared at a current density of 0.001 mA/cm2.
Photojournalism in Central Europe
Authors: Láb Filip , Štefaniková Sandra
Published: November 2017

The adoption of digital technologies, along with current economic realities, has affected the entire process of visual news production. It has also influenced the traditional concept of photojournalism. As a result, news photographers face multiple new challenges. Although visual news material is becoming ever more important, news organizations have cut back on employment, leaving those few who remain employed with additional workload and responsibilities. Based on interviews with photojournalists and photo editors, this article examines the current state of photojournalism and editorial processes in three Central European countries – the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. Findings indicate that photojournalists and photo editors face ongoing developments in the photographic medium that significantly affect their working practices and routines. At the same time, they must deal with increasing workload, new responsibilities, competition and the challenges of maintaining quality in the digital age.
Theocritus’ Idylls: On the Verge of Modern Lyric
Authors: Sistakou Evina
Published: November 2017

This study argues that Theocritus experiments not only with archaic lyric forms and models but primarily with concepts that have been associated with modern lyric poetry to conceptualize his lyric aesthetics. Although some of the
Sustainable Population of Pentamerismus Taxi (Acari, Tenuipalpidae) Beyond the Zone of Its Natural Habitation in Ukraine
Authors: Bondareva L. M. , Chumak P. Y. , Bondariev S. I.
Published: November 2017

In 2010, Pentamerismus taxi (Haller, 1877) was revealed in the Acad. O. V. Fomin Botanical Garden (Kyiv). Th is is the northernmost border (51˚31′N) of expansion of this phytophage in Ukraine. Th e mite most severely infests Taxus baccata L. plants and all varieties of this species. Th is mite has not been found on the plants of T. canadensis March. and T. cuspidata Siebold et Zucc. ex Endl. Appearance of a new dangerous pest requires further close study of this species.
The Study of UHPC Precast Concrete Containing Incinerator Fly Ash
Authors: Lee Ming-Ju , Lee Ming-Gin , Su Yu-Min , Huang Yishuo , Tung Wen-Chih
Published: November 2017

The objective of this study was to evaluate ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) as a precast product material containing portland type II cement, quartz powder, silica fume, silica sand, steel fiber, superplasticizer, water, and a specific amount of incinerator fly ash (IFA). The UHPC mixes containing different volumes of IFA were evaluated to find the optimum quality of precast production, while 2.5 % of steel fiber by volume was blended at every mix. The results indicate that the properties of UHPC exhibit high strength, ductility, and bonding stress. The compressive strength of UHPC decreases greatly as IFA for part replacement of cement or quartz powder increases. However, the flexural strength of UHPC decreases a little as IFA for part replacement of quartz powder increases. The results demonstrate that the UHPC products with 10 % or 15 % IFA were able to withstand a 98-kN proof load to the cover and frame without cracks or permanent deformation. It has to be noted that heavy metals that originated in the IFA are confined in the UHPC matrix and yield rather low leachability results.
Research on Load Spectrum Construction of Bench Test Based on Automotive Proving Ground
Authors: Yang Xiaobing , Liu Xintian , Tong Jiachi , Wang Yansong , Wang Xiaolan
Published: November 2017

The fatigue failure of automobile structures has drawn much attention recently in reliability and endurance design. Therefore, in order to predict the fatigue life accurately, complex variable-amplitude loads must be compiled into the appropriate load spectrum. The rain-flow counting method is adopted to extract the load cycles from the random loads. A statistical method based on the mixture distribution model is proposed to analyze the multimodality of load cycles. Meanwhile, the collected random loads are extrapolated to the full life of vehicles based on the Peaks-Over-Threshold model. Finally, the one- and two-dimensional load spectrums are compiled according to the load cycles and joint probability density.
Die mykenische Löwendarstellung. Ein Fallbeispiel für die Veränderung politischer Symbolik durch Kulturkontakte
Authors: Degen Julian Michael
Published: November 2017

This paper is about the introduction of the lion as symbol in the manorial system in myecenean greece. Theories were built on the archeological facts that shows a connection between Mycenae and Creta and Egypt. Early mycenean symbols of lions have an oriental look, so historians see an adoption from Egypt. Showing the integration of the symbol in the manorial system in Mycenae ist the main goal of this paper.
„Von diesem Pass reisten wir für zwei Tage durch tiefe und schwer begehbare Täler [...]“. Transit und Wirtshausleben am Oberen Weg im Spätmittelalter und in der Frühen Neuzeit
Authors: Stefan Robert
Published: November 2017

Transit und Wirtshausleben am Oberen Weg im Spätmittelalter und in der Frühen Neuzeit
„Walliser off Gultüre“. Die Wanderungsbewegung der Walser und Galtür
Authors: Kathrein Jakob Franz
Published: November 2017

This bachelor thesis focusses on the history of the Walser migration in general and the settlement of Galtür in particular, looking at the reasons why the Walser people left their homeland and at the conditions under which they established new settlements. In addition this paper tries to find out whether traces of the Walser people and their culture still exist, particularly on the example of Galtür. Does a commemorative culture in the centres of the Walser migration and settlement exist in today’s Galtür? Do people there identify themselves as Walsers? The research to answer these questions is based on literature, online newspaper databases and empirical data gathered from an interview with an elderly resident of Galtür.