bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experimental and Simulation Studies of Energized Fracturing Fluid Efficiency in Tight Gas Formations
Authors: Wilk Klaudia
Published: November 2019

The use of water-based fracturing fluids during fracturing treatment can be a problem in water-sensitive formations due to the permeability damage hazard caused by clay minerals swelling. The article includes laboratory tests, analyses and simulations for nitrogen foamed fracturing fluids. The rheology and filtration coefficients of foamed fracturing fluids were examined and compared to the properties of conventional water-based fracturing fluid. Laboratory results provided the input for numerical simulation of the fractures geometry for water-based fracturing fluids and 50% N2 foamed fluids, with addition of natural, fast hydrating guar gum. The results show that the foamed fluids were able to create shorter and thinner fractures compared to the fractures induced by the non-foamed fluid. The simulation proved that the concentration of proppant in the fracture and its conductivity are similar or slightly higher when using the foamed fluid. The foamed fluids, when injected to the reservoir, provide additional energy that allows for more effective flowback, and maintain the proper fracture geometry and proppant placing. The results of laboratory work in combination with the 3D simulation showed that the foamed fluids have suitable viscosity which allows opening the fracture, and transport the proppant into the fracture, providing successful fracturing operation. The analysis of laboratory data and the performed computer simulations indicated that fracturing fluids foamed by nitrogen are a good alternative to non-foamed fluids. The N2-foamed fluids exhibit good rheological parameters and proppant-carrying capacity. Simulated fracture of water-based fracturing fluid is slightly longer and higher compared to foamed fluid. At the same time, when using a fluid with a gas additive, the water content in fracturing fluid is reduced which means the minimization of the negative results of the clay minerals swelling.
Geothermal Power Production from Abandoned Oil Reservoirs Using In Situ Combustion Technology
Authors: Zhu Yuhao , Li Kewen , Liu Changwei , Mgijimi Mahlalela Bhekumuzi
Published: November 2019

Development of geothermal resources on abandoned oil reservoirs is considered environmentally friendly. This method could reduce the rate of energy consumption from oil fields. In this study, the feasibility of geothermal energy recovery based on a deep borehole heat exchanger modified from abandoned oil reservoirs using in situ combustion technology is investigated. This system could produce a large amount of heat compensated by in situ combustion in oil reservoir without directly contacting the formation fluid and affecting the oil production. A coupling strategy between the heat exchange system and the oil reservoir was developed to help avoid the high computational cost while ensuring computational accuracy. Several computational scenarios were performed, and results were obtained and analyzed. The computational results showed that an optimal water injection velocity of 0.06 m/s provides a highest outlet temperature of (165.8 °C) and the greatest power output of (164.6 kW) for a single well in all the performed scenarios. Based on the findings of this study, a geothermal energy production system associated with in situ combustion is proposed, specifically for economic reasons, because it can rapidly shorten the payback period of the upfront costs. Modeling was also performed, and based on the modeling data, the proposed technology has a very short payback period of about 4.5 years and a final cumulative net cash flow of about $4.94 million. In conclusion, the present study demonstrates that utilizing geothermal resources or thermal energy in oilfields by adopting in situ combustion technology for enhanced oil recovery is of great significance and has great economic benefits.
Tailoring Physical and Sensory Properties of Tofu by the Addition of Jet-Milled, Superfine, Defatted Soybean Flour
Authors: Kim Ye-Na , Muttakin Syahrizal , Jung Young-Min , Heo Tae-Yeong , Lee Dong-Un
Published: November 2019

The use of defatted soybean flour (DSF) in food as a source of dietary fiber has been limited due to its rough texture and bitter taste. Our previous work indicates that superfine DSF prepared by jet milling could overcome these problems, as it positively affected physical and sensory properties. Therefore, differently sized DSFs were incorporated in tofu, and their impacts on physical and sensory properties were investigated in this study. Coarse DSF (Dv50 = 341.0 µm), fine DSF (Dv50 = 105.3 µm), and superfine DSF (Dv50 = 5.1 µm) were prepared by conventional sifting and jet milling. Tofu was made with a 5% addition of differently sized DSFs and without DSF (control tofu). The quality of tofu was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy, color measurement, texture profile analysis, and quantitative descriptive analysis. The tofu made with coarse and fine DSF showed negative changes in its physical and organoleptic qualities, such as reduced yields, a less pure color, a harder texture, and a rougher mouthfeel. However, the tofu made with superfine DSF showed only minimal changes in its qualities compared to the control. Therefore, superfine DSF is a promising fiber supplement that does not change the physical and sensory properties in the making of high-quality tofu.
Landslide Susceptibility Assessment of Mauritius Island (Indian Ocean)
Authors: Marsala Vincenzo , Galli Alberto , Paglia Giorgio , Miccadei Enrico
Published: November 2019

This work is focused on the landslide susceptibility assessment, applied to Mauritius Island. The study area is a volcanic island located in the western part of the Indian Ocean and it is characterized by a plateau-like morphology interrupted by three rugged mountain areas. The island is severely affected by geo-hydrological hazards, generally triggered by tropical storms and cyclones. The landslide susceptibility analysis was performed through an integrated approach based on morphometric analysis and preliminary Geographical Information System (GIS)-based techniques, supported by photogeological analysis and geomorphological field mapping. The analysis was completed following a mixed heuristic and statistical approach, integrated using GIS technology. This approach led to the identification of eight landslide controlling factors. Hence, each factor was evaluated by assigning appropriate expert-based weights and analyzed for the construction of thematic maps. Finally, all the collected data were mapped through a cartographic overlay process in order to realize a new zonation of landslide susceptibility. The resulting map was grouped into four landslide susceptibility classes: low, medium, high, and very high. This work provides a scientific basis that could be effectively applied in other tropical areas showing similar climatic and geomorphological features, in order to develop sustainable territorial planning, emergency management, and loss-reduction measures.
Multidimensional and Multiscale GIS
Authors: Guilbert Eric , Boguslawski Pawel , Isikdag Umit
Published: November 2019

The advent of new data collection technologies, such as LiDAR and drones, have made geospatial data available in large amounts and at low costs. While access to data is getting easier, geospatial tools have to evolve towards further automation and guarantee the reproducibility of the process and the quality of the results. As such, algorithms and data structures for handling geospatial data also need to be more and more robust and efficient to model complex, multidimensional geospatial phenomena in GISystems and provide higher levels of analysis. Articles in this special issue address two complementary aspects of the problem. They introduce new algorithms and data structures that allow for a more efficient handling of multidimensional data but also present complete processing chains dealing with the integration and the dissemination of multidimensional data.
UXmood—A Sentiment Analysis and Information Visualization Tool to Support the Evaluation of Usability and User Experience
Authors: da Silva Franco Roberto Yuri , Santos do Amor Divino Lima Rodrigo , Monte Paixão Rafael do , Resque dos Santos Carlos Gustavo , Serique Meiguins Bianchi
Published: November 2019

This paper presents UXmood, a tool that provides quantitative and qualitative information to assist researchers and practitioners in the evaluation of user experience and usability. The tool uses and combines data from video, audio, interaction logs and eye trackers, presenting them in a configurable dashboard on the web. The UXmood works analogously to a media player, in which evaluators can review the entire user interaction process, fast-forwarding irrelevant sections and rewinding specific interactions to repeat them if necessary. Besides, sentiment analysis techniques are applied to video, audio and transcribed text content to obtain insights on the user experience of participants. The main motivations to develop UXmood are to support joint analysis of usability and user experience, to use sentiment analysis for supporting qualitative analysis, to synchronize different types of data in the same dashboard and to allow the analysis of user interactions from any device with a web browser. We conducted a user study to assess the data communication efficiency of the visualizations, which provided insights on how to improve the dashboard.
Effects of Ground Cover Management on Insect Predators and Pests in a Mediterranean Vineyard
Authors: Sáenz-Romo María Gloria , Veas-Bernal Ariadna , Martínez-García Héctor , Ibáñez-Pascual Sergio , Martínez-Villar Elena , Campos-Herrera Raquel , Marco-Mancebón Vicente Santiago , Pérez-Moreno Ignacio
Published: November 2019

Conservative techniques, such as ground cover management, could help promote viticulture sustainability, which is a goal of conservation biological control, by providing shelter and food sources for predatory insects. A field experiment was conducted in a Mediterranean vineyard to evaluate ground cover management impacts on predatory insect and potential grapevine pest abundance and diversity, both on the ground and in the grapevine canopy. Three different ground cover management techniques (tillage, spontaneous cover and flower-driven cover) were tested for two years (2016 and 2017). Overall, the ground cover management significantly affected the abundance of important epigeal predators, of which carabids, forficulids and staphylinids were the most captured. The carabid abundances under both the cover crop treatments were found to be approximately three times higher compared with that under the tillage treatment. In contrast, the canopy insect abundance in the vineyard was similar among the treatments for both the predators and the potential grapevine pest species. These results indicate that cover crop vegetation can be used in vineyards to enhance predatory insect abundance and may improve agroecosystem resilience.
Plasma Vitamin C and Cancer Mortality in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Authors: Gacitúa Tomás A. , Sotomayor Camilo G. , Groothof Dion , Eisenga Michele F. , Pol Robert A. , de Borst Martin H. , Gans Rijk O.B. , Berger Stefan P. , Rodrigo Ramón , Navis Gerjan J. , Bakker Stephan J.L.
Published: November 2019

There is a changing trend in mortality causes in kidney transplant recipients (KTR), with a decline in deaths due to cardiovascular causes along with a relative increase in cancer mortality rates. Vitamin C, a well-known antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and immune system enhancement properties, could offer protection against cancer. We aimed to investigate the association of plasma vitamin C with long-term cancer mortality in a cohort of stable outpatient KTR without history of malignancies other than cured skin cancer. Primary and secondary endpoints were cancer and cardiovascular mortality, respectively. We included 598 KTR (mean age 51 ± 12 years old, 55% male). Mean (SD) plasma vitamin C was 44 ± 20 μmol/L. At a median follow-up of 7.0 (IQR, 6.2–7.5) years, 131 patients died, of which 24% deaths were due to cancer. In Cox proportional hazards regression analyses, vitamin C was inversely associated with cancer mortality (HR 0.50; 95%CI 0.34–0.74; p < 0.001), independent of potential confounders, including age, smoking status and immunosuppressive therapy. In secondary analyses, vitamin C was not associated with cardiovascular mortality (HR 1.16; 95%CI 0.83–1.62; p = 0.40). In conclusion, plasma vitamin C is inversely associated with cancer mortality risk in KTR. These findings underscore that relatively low circulating plasma vitamin C may be a meaningful as yet overlooked modifiable risk factor of cancer mortality in KTR.
Financial Development and Income Inequality in Emerging Markets: A New Approach
Authors: Cong Nguyen Thang , Ngoc Vu Tan , Hong Vo Duc , Thi-Thieu Ha Dao
Published: November 2019

Financial development has been considered an efficient and effective mechanism for the sustainable economic growth and development of emerging markets in past decades. However, various concerns have emerged in relation to the influences of financial sector development on income inequality. It is the claim of this paper that findings from the current literature are incomplete. This is because various proxies have been utilized inconsistently for both financial development and income inequality in previous empirical studies. This study extends the current literature on this important finance–inequality nexus by examining a sample of 21 emerging countries for the period of 1961–2017. Various estimation techniques were employed with the aim of ensuring robust findings. Findings from this paper confirm the existence of an inverted U-curve relationship between financial development and income inequality, implying that income inequality may rise at the early stage of financial development and fall after a certain level is achieved. Policy implications have emerged from the findings of this study.
Corporate Social Responsibility and SMEs in Vietnam: A Study in the Textile and Garment Industry
Authors: Van Loan Thi-Hong , Nguyen Phuong Anh
Published: November 2019

This study explored the influence of factors on the implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in companies. The study used a quantitative approach in which a survey was conducted. The final 250 among various respondents in the textile and garment industry were used. The final respondents were top-, middle-, and low-level managers in 250 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam. The results indicate that competitive context, social influences, the understanding of managers about CSR, and the internal environment of companies are the four drivers of CSR. In the four drivers, competitive context has the strongest impact on adopting CSR. The finding implies that stakeholders’ pressure influences SMEs in this industry because of the high expectations from international stakeholders.
Robust Portfolio Optimization in an Illiquid Market in Discrete-Time
Authors: Andreev Nikolay
Published: November 2019

We present a robust dynamic programming approach to the general portfolio selection problem in the presence of transaction costs and trading limits. We formulate the problem as a dynamic infinite game against nature and obtain the corresponding Bellman-Isaacs equation. Under several additional assumptions, we get an alternative form of the equation, which is more feasible for a numerical solution. The framework covers a wide range of control problems, such as the estimation of the portfolio liquidation value, or portfolio selection in an adverse market. The results can be used in the presence of model errors, non-linear transaction costs and a price impact.
A Tuning Fork Gyroscope with a Polygon-Shaped Vibration Beam
Authors: Xu Qiang , Hou Zhanqiang , Kuang Yunbin , Miao Tongqiao , Ou Fenlan , Zhuo Ming , Xiao Dingbang , Wu Xuezhong
Published: November 2019

In this paper, a tuning fork gyroscope with a polygon-shaped vibration beam is proposed. The vibration structure of the gyroscope consists of a polygon-shaped vibration beam, two supporting beams, and four vibration masts. The spindle azimuth of the vibration beam is critical for performance improvement. As the spindle azimuth increases, the proposed vibration structure generates more driving amplitude and reduces the initial capacitance gap, so as to improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the gyroscope. However, after taking the driving amplitude and the driving voltage into consideration comprehensively, the optimized spindle azimuth of the vibration beam is designed in an appropriate range. Then, both wet etching and dry etching processes are applied to its manufacture. After that, the fabricated gyroscope is packaged in a vacuum ceramic tube after bonding. Combining automatic gain control and weak capacitance detection technology, the closed-loop control circuit of the drive mode is implemented, and high precision output circuit is achieved for the gyroscope. Finally, the proposed Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) gyroscope system demonstrates a bias instability of 0.589°/h, an angular random walk (ARW) of 0.038°/√h, and a bandwidth of greater than 100 Hz in a full scale range of ± 200°/s at room temperature.
Molecular Typing of Mycoplasma genitalium-Positive Specimens Discriminates between Persistent and Recurrent Infections in Cases of Treatment Failure and Supports Contact Tracing
Authors: Piñeiro Luis , Idigoras Pedro , Cilla Gustavo
Published: November 2019

Mycoplasma genitalium causes a sexually transmitted infection that sometimes persists or recurs despite adequate antibiotic treatment. Between 2014 and 2018, molecular typing was applied to 75 M. genitalium-positive samples from 48 patients with repeated infection and/or couples/groups of other infected sexual contacts. MG191 adhesin, MG309 lipoprotein, and the rRNA operon were amplified, sequenced, and typed using phylogenetic, variable number tandem repeat, and single-nucleotide polymorphism analysis, respectively. Amplicons were obtained in 74/75 samples, and the combination of locus patterns gave 44 different genetic profiles (discriminatory index of 0.987), with 43 considering only MG191 and MG309. Interestingly, 15/17 patients who presented a first sample sensitive and a second resistant to macrolides had the same genetic variant in the samples (persistence of the same strain). In 2/17 patients, discordant variants (one mixed infection and one recurrence due to incomplete contact tracing) were detected. In 31 additional not related and randomly distributed samples, MG191 typing obtained 23 different genotypes, with no appreciable clustering over time. The typing method allowed persistent and recurrent infections to be distinguished, indicating that macrolide resistance-associated mutations mostly developed during treatment. To detect these secondary resistant strains, prevent reinfections, and improve the control of M. genitalium infections, tests of cure and contact tracing of sexual partners should be mandatory.
Preparation of Chicken Anemia Virus (CAV) Virus-Like Particles and Chicken Interleukin-12 for Vaccine Development Using a Baculovirus Expression System
Authors: Tseng Ta-Yuan , Liu Yee-Chen , Hsu Yu-Chen , Chang Poa-Chun , Hsieh Ming-Kun , Shien Jui-Hung , Ou Shan-Chia
Published: November 2019

Chicken infectious anemia (CIA) is a poultry disease that causes huge economic losses in the poultry industry worldwide. Commercially available CIA vaccines are derived from wild-type chicken anemia viruses (CAVs) by serial passage in cells or chicken embryos. However, these vaccinal viruses are not completely attenuated; therefore, they can be transmitted vertically and horizontally, and may induce clinical symptoms in young birds. In this study, we sought to eliminate these issues by developing a subunit vaccine exploiting the CAV structural proteins, engineering recombinant baculovirus-infected Spodoptera frugiperda (Sf9) cells that contained both the viral protein 1 (VP1) and VP2 of CAV. Moreover, we produced single-chain chicken interleukin-12 (chIL-12) in the same system, to serve as an adjuvant. The recombinant VP1 was recognized by chicken anti-CAV polyclonal antibodies in Western blotting and immunofluorescence assays, and the bioactivity of the recombinant chIL-12 was confirmed by stimulating interferon-γ (IFN-γ) secretion in chicken splenocytes. Furthermore, the ability of the recombinant VP1 to generate self-assembling virus-like particles (VLPs) was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy. Specific pathogen-free (SPF) chickens inoculated with VLPs and co-administered the recombinant chIL-12 induced high CAV-specific antibodies and cell-mediated immunity. Taken together, the VLPs produced by the baculovirus expression system have the potential to be a safe and effective CIA vaccine. Finally, we demonstrated the utility of recombinant chIL-12 as an adjuvant for poultry vaccine development.
Household Survey of Trachoma among Children Living in Pernambuco, Brazil
Authors: Brito Cintia Michele Gondim de , Barbosa Celivane Cavalcanti , Andrade Sérgio Murilo Coelho de , Oliveira André Luiz Sá de , Montarroyos Ulisses Ramos , Ferraz Cristiano , Vieira Marcel de Toledo , Lopes Maria de Fátima Costa , Gouveia Giselle Campozana , Medeiros Zulma Maria de
Published: November 2019

This study analyzed the association between individual and household factors and the incidence of trachoma among a population aged between 1 and 9 years in the state of Pernambuco. This was a population-based household study conducted using a population-based sample of residents from 96 census sectors of the 1778 sectors considered to be at social risk in the state. The estimated odds ratio of the univariate analysis presented a confidence interval of 95%. Weights and clusters were adjusted through the Generalized Linear and Latent Mixed Model (GLLAM) method. Trachoma cases were the dependent variable in the multivariate analysis. The independent variables were selected through the stepwise forward method, with an input criterion of 20% (p < 0.20) and an output criterion of 10% (p < 0.10). The prevalence was 6.65%. Trachoma was associated with a female sex, age of 5–9 years, either the absence of use or infrequent use of soap to wash the hands and face, the presence of nasal secretion, a lack of piped water from a public supply system, a greater number of rooms used for sleeping, a greater number of people living in the same household, and a family income of up to one minimum monthly wage. The prevalence of follicular trachoma in Pernambuco was higher than what is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Functional Analysis of MaWRKY24 in Transcriptional Activation of Autophagy-Related Gene 8f/g and Plant Disease Susceptibility to Soil-Borne Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense
Authors: Liu Guoyin , Zeng Hongqiu , Li Xiang , Wei Yunxie , Shi Haitao
Published: November 2019

WRKYs play important roles in plant development and stress responses. Although MaWRKYs have been comprehensively identified in the banana (Musa acuminata), their in vivo roles and direct targets remain elusive. In this study, a transcript profile analysis indicated the common regulation of MaWRKYs transcripts in response to fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc). Among these MaWRKYs, MaWRKY24 was chosen for further analysis due to its higher expression in response to Foc. The specific nucleus subcellular location and transcription activated activity on W-box indicated that MaWRKY24 was a transcription factor. The correlation analysis of gene expression indicated that MaWRKYs were closely related to autophagy-associated genes (MaATG8s). Further analysis showed that MaWRKY24 directly regulated the transcriptional level of MaATG8f/g through binding to W-box in their promoters, as evidenced by quantitative real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), dual luciferase assay, and electrophoretic mobility shift assay. In addition, overexpression of MaWRKY24 and MaATG8f/g resulted in disease susceptibility to Foc, which might be related to the activation of autophagic activity. This study highlights the positive regulation of MaWRKY24 in transcriptional activation of autophagy-related gene 8f/g in the banana and their common roles in disease susceptibility to soil-borne Foc, indicating the effects of MaWRKY24 on autophagy and disease susceptibility.
PRN Medicines Management for Psychotropic Medicines in Long-Term Care Settings: A Systematic Review
Authors: Vaismoradi Mojtaba , Vizcaya Moreno Flores , Sletvold Hege , Jordan Sue
Published: November 2019

Many medications are prescribed and administered PRN (pro re nata, as needed). However, there are few integrative reviews to inform PRN psychotropic medication use in long-term care facilities and nursing or care homes. Accordingly, this integrative systematic review aimed to improve our understanding of PRN medicines management with a focus on psychotropic medications (antipsychotics, sedatives, anxiolytics, and hypnotics) in long-term care settings. Keywords relating to PRN in English, Norwegian, and Spanish were used, and articles published between 2009 and 2019 were retrieved. Based on the inclusion criteria, eight articles were used for data analysis and synthesis. This review offers a description of PRN prescription and administration of psychotropic medications in long-term care. Variations were observed in the management of PRN psychotropic medications based on residents’ underlying health conditions and needs, duration of use, and changes between medications and doses. Neither the reasons for PRN prescription and administration nor the steps taken to identify and manage any associated adverse reactions or adverse drug events were reported. Further initiatives are needed to improve PRN medicines management to explore factors that affect PRN prescription and administration and to develop appropriate PRN guidelines to prevent harm and improve the safety of people living in long-term care facilities.
First Report on Evaluation of Basic Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Moringa Oleifera Lam. from Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia
Authors: Fejér Jozef , Kron Ivan , Pellizzeri Vito , Pľuchtová Mária , Eliašová Adriana , Campone Luca , Gervasi Teresa , Bartolomeo Giovanni , Cicero Nicola , Babejová Andrea , Konečná Mária , Sedlák Vincent , Poráčová Janka , Gruľová Daniela
Published: November 2019

Moringa oleifera Lam. has been considered as a multipurpose tree. The studies on it focus on its variable nutritional benefits. It is growing in many regions, but information about nutritional properties of those growing in the Caribbean is missing. The present study focused on biochemical analysis of main nutritional and antioxidant properties in plant material—dried leaves and seeds—of Moringa oleifera. The composition of lipids, proteins, and vitamin E was evaluated in powdered dried leaves and seeds. Fatty acids were evaluated in oil extracted from the moringa seeds. Potential antioxidant properties of the moringa were evaluated in extract from crushed and powdered leaves, as well as from the powdered seeds. The total amounts of lipids, proteins, and vitamin E were higher in powdered seeds (31.85%, 35.13%, and 220.61 mg/kg) than in powdered leaves (12.48%, 20.54%, and 178.10 mg/kg). The main compound of fatty acids presented oleic acid (76.78%) in seeds’ oil and oleic (25.01%), palmitic (24.84%), and linolenic (24.71%) acids in leaves. Neohesperidin (126.8 mg/kg), followed by chlorogenic acid (99.96 mg/kg) and quercetin (43.44 and 21.44 mg/kg) were main phenolic compounds identified. Total phenols in powdered leaves’ extract (635.6 mg GAE/L) was higher than in powdered seeds’ extract (229.5 mg GAE/L). The activity against superoxide radical and hydroxyl radical was 92.4% and 73.1% by leaves’ powder extract and 83.6% and 60.7% by crushed-leaf extract; seed-powder extract exhibited a pro-oxidation activity (−68.4%) against superoxide radical and the lowest antioxidant effect against the hydroxyl radical (55.0%).
Quantum Beams for New Aspects in Magnetic Materials and Magnetism
Authors: Georgii Robert , Liss Klaus-Dieter
Published: November 2019

Welcome to the special issue of Quantum Beam Science on “Magnetic Materials and Magnetism” [...]
Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer Charging Infrastructure for Future EVs: From Experimental Track to Real Circulated Roads Demonstrations
Authors: Laporte Stéphane , Coquery Gérard , Deniau Virginie , De Bernardinis Alexandre , Hautière Nicolas
Published: November 2019

In a context of growing electrification of road transport, Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) appears as an appealing alternative technology as it enables Electric Vehicles (EVs) to charge while driving and without any mechanical contact (with overhead cables or rails in the ground). Although the WPT technology background dates from the end of 20th century, recent advances in semiconductor technologies have enabled the first real demonstrations. Within the FABRIC European project, the French research Institute VEDECOM and its partners implemented a whole prototype wireless power transfer charging infrastructure. The first demonstrations of Inductive WPT in different real driving conditions (up to 20 kW, from 0 to 100 km/h, with one or two serial vehicles) were provided. This paper describes the prototype equipment and its instrumentation and provides the system characterization results. The future of the Inductive WPT technology is further discussed considering its different technical and economic challenges. In parallel, how this technology could be part of future generation road infrastructures is discussed. Future research and demonstration steps are presented in the conclusion.
BERKENALAN DENGAN IMAM ABU DAWUD DAN SUNANNYA
Authors: Faqihuddin Ahmad
Published: November 2019

Shahih Abu Dawud adalah salah satu dari kutub al-khamsah, yaitu shahih muslim, shahih bukhari, shahih nasa’I, sunan al-Tirmidzi dan shahih sunan Abu Dawud. Menurut jumhur ulama, sunan Abu Dawud mempunyai ranking sebagai urutan ketiga dari kutub alsittah yang urutannya meliputi shahih al-Bukhari, shahih al-Muslim, sunan Abu Dawud, sunan Tirmidzi dan sunan Al-Nasa’i. Hanya saja ulama masih beda pendapat tenaang urutan keenam apakah kutub muwathth, imam malik atau sunan ibnu majah. Kitab sunan Abu Dawud layak dijadikan standar untuk mengambil istimbath bagi ahli hukum Islam. Dalam hal ini para fuqoha mengatakan Abu Dawud telah menerjemahkan dengan sangat baik terhadap hadis-hadis yang menunjukkan pandangan para ulama sertapengetahuannya terhadap seluk beluk pengambilan dalil. Oleh karena itu para ulama berpendapat bahwa sunan Abu Dawud disepakati mayoritas ulama sebagai kitab standar.
EFEKTIVITAS DAN KECENDERUNGAN PENGGUNAAN HUKUMAN MATI
Authors: Purwodirekso Muhajir
Published: November 2019

Akhir-akhir ini mencuat perbincangan mengenai hukuman mati bagi pelaku kejahatan, utamanya kejahatan kerah putih, terorisme dan pemerkosaan dan narkoba, akan tetapi para pakar dan akademisi masih berselisih karena studi ilmiah secara konsisten gagal menunjukkan adanya bukti yang meyakinkan bahwa hukuman mati membuat efek jera dan efektif dibanding jenis hukuman lainnya. Tulisan ini bermaksud akan menjawab pertanyaan apakah konsep hukuman mati tidak efektif, padahal Tuhan menunjukkan bahwa pelaku kejahatan ada yang diberi ganjaran hukuman mati. Dengan metode kualitatif dan library research, tulisan ini berusaha mengemukakan pendapat beberapa ahli baik yang pro maupun kontra terhadap hukuman mati. Hasil penelitian penulis disimpulkan bahwa hukuman mati tidak melanggar hak azasi manusia selama dilaksanakan dengan seadil-adilnya selama proses penyidikan dan persidangan sehingga terbukti secara benar yang bersangkutar melanggar hukum yang layak diberi hukuman mati. Serta dalam banyak studi terbukti bahwa hukuman mati efektif untuk mencegah kejahatan yang lebih serius.
Pronomina Demonstratif Bahasa Jepang
Authors: Anjasmara Bagas
Published: November 2019

Abstrak

Pronomina penunjuk atau kata tunjuk dalam penggunaan bahasa Jepang dalam menunjukkan arahvbahasa Jepang disebut dengan houkou ni kansuru mono. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mnegetahui bagaimana penggunaan dan makna dari kata tunjuk arah dalam drama yang berjudul nobunaga concerto live action. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini menemukan kata tunjuk kochira dan dochira, apabila dilihat dari makna nya kata tunjuk tersebut tertuju kepada orang untuk menunjukkan arah secara sopan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini kata kochira menunjukkan arah oleh pembicara lawannya dan dochira juga dapat digunakan untuk menanyakan arah oleh lawan bicara kepada pembicara.

 

Kata Kunci : demonstratif, pragmatik, shiji daimeishi.

 

Abstract

Demonstrative pronouns in the use of Japanese in referring to Japanese directions are called houkou ni kansuru mono. The purpose of this study is to find out how the use and meaning of pointing words in the drama titled Nobunaga Concerto Live Action. The method used in this research is descriptive. The results of this study found the words kochira and dochira, when viewed from the meaning of the words they were directed at people to show directions politely. The conclusion from this study, the word Kochira shows the direction of the speaker by his opponent and dochira can also be used to ask the

interlocutors for directions to the speaker.

 

Keywords : demonstrative, pragmatic, shiji daimeishi.
Bentuk Pengurangan Plot Dalam Ekranisasi Dari Anime ke Live Action Assassination Classroom
Authors: Negarawati Amelia Larasita
Published: November 2019

Abstrak

Penelitian ini meneliti tentang bentuk pengurangan ekranisasi dari teori Eneste pada plot dari cerita adaptasi anime Assassination Classroom ke live action Assassination Classroom. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan struktural dan metode deskriptif analisis. Teknik validitas data menggunakan teknik triangulasi dengan teori. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui teknik simak, teknik mencatat, dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian yang menunjukkan bahwa adanya bentuk pengurangan ekranisasi, yaitu terdapat 16 plot yang mengalami pengurangan. Teknik yang digunakan untuk menghilangkan 16 plot adalah teknik eliminasi. Plot-plot yang berkurang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan plausibilitas atau kelogisan fabula di dalam live action. Selain itu, hal itu dilakukan karena durasi dari masing-masing dua live action, yaitu 1 jam 49 menit dan 1 jam 50 menit

 

Kata Kunci : Ekranisasi, Pengurangan, Plot, Anime, Live Action

 

Abstract

This research discusses the form of ecranization from Eneste's theory to the plot of the anime adaptation story Assassination Classroom to live action Assassination Classroom. This research uses a structural approach and descriptive analysis method. The data validity technique uses triangulation techniques with theory. Data collection is carried out through listening techniques, collection techniques, and literature study. The results of the study showed that there were forms of ecranization, which were 16 approved plots. The technique used to eliminate 16 plots is the elimination technique. Plots that reduce priority to increase great plausibility or logic in direct action. In addition, this was done because the duration of each of the two live actions, namely 1 hour 49 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes

 

Keywords : Ecranization, Reduction, Plot, Anime, Live Action
A Escola do Campo
Authors: Garbelini Neto Geraldo , Silva Anamaria Santana da
Published: November 2019

Ao navegarmos, por meio de pesquisa na literatura e de documentos, com o objetivo de apresen- tar reflexões a respeito do movimento desencadeado no processo de emergência da Educação do Campo no contexto brasileiro, foi possível identificar que inicialmente o movimento social do cam- po teve o foco à Reforma Agrária, posteriormente, e concomitantemente à luta pela terra a atenção voltou-se também a reivindicação à escola no campo. A conscientização ao longo dessa trajetória trouxe à tona que a escola é um direito que fora deixado de lado pelo poder público, porém repre- sentativa para a educação do coletivo e garantia dos direitos sociais. O presente texto é parte de uma dissertação de mestrado que tratou dessa temática e analisou uma proposta educativa numa escola do campo no município de Corumbá/MS. O texto aborda as origens da Educação do Cam- po e a legislação que foi sendo produzida ao longo dos anos para que a mesma fosse consolidada como um direito daqueles que residem na zona rural.
Religiosidades afro-brasileiras, relações étnico-raciais e natureza em produções artísticas
Authors: Sales Tiago Amaral , Carvalho Daniela Franco
Published: November 2019

Este trabalho consiste em reflexões acerca da arte e das diversas formas que pode nos afetar, perpassando as relações etnicoraciais, religiosidades afro-brasileiras e a natureza. Três exem- plos são trazidos, proporcionando reflexões: as esculturas dos Orixás no Dique de Tororó, em Salvador, BA; grafites localizados no Beco do Batman, em São Paulo, SP; e as histórias em quadrinhos Contos dos Orixás. As reflexões são construídas a partir das possibilidades de afe- tamentos, pensando em conexões entre arte e relações etnicoraciais, natureza e religiosidades de matrizes africanas.
« Color siderum ». La dorure des figurines en terre cuite grecques aux époques hellénistique et romaine
Authors: Bourgeois Brigitte , Jeammet Violaine , Pages-Camagna Sandrine
Published: November 2019

La recherche menée depuis quinze ans au musée du Louvre sur la polychromie des figurines grecques en terre cuite s’est attachée notamment à l’étude des pratiques artisanales de la dorure (en grec chrysôsis). L’enquête qui suit a porté sur un ensemble d’une vingtaine de figurines, datées du ive s. av. J.-C. au IIe s. apr. J.-C., fabriquées essentiellement en Grèce continentale (Attique, Béotie) et micrasiatique. Elle se propose, par l’examen des vestiges métalliques superficiels, de distinguer la part de travail qui revient au peintre et / ou au doreur. Le relevé précis par vidéo-microscopie et l’analyse non invasive élémentaire et structurale de la feuille d’or, de l’assiette («bol » ) et de la préparation permettent de retracer les différentes étapes du travail de la dorure comme de souligner la haute qualification de ces artisans. L’étude ainsi menée permet in fine de revisiter le statut de ces oeuvres.
Influência da altitude e condicionamento físico sobre valores sanguíneos de glicose e lactato em cavalos no exercício de enduro
Authors: Oliveira Tiago Marcelo , Fernandes Wilson Roberto , Griska Paulo Roberto
Published: November 2019

Os efeitos da altitude sobre parâmetros fisiológicos são amplamente estudados no homem, porém em equinos esses estudos são escassos e pouco conclusivos. O objetivo desse trabalho foi verificar se há influência da altitude em equinos praticantes de enduro em diferentes graus de condicionamento físico nos valores sanguíneos de glicose e lactato, antes e após o exercício de enduro. Foram utilizados 40 equinos praticantes de enduro em diferentes estágios de treinamento. Esses animais foram submetidos a testes físicos em diferentes altitudes, onde foram coletadas amostras de sangue para análise de glicose e lactato antes e após o exercício de enduro. Os animais em início de treinamento sofreram influência da alta altitude com valores maiores de lactato e glicose, enquanto que os animais melhor condicionados fisicamente sofreram pouca influência nesses dois parâmetros independente da altitude. Conclui-se que os animais com melhor condicionamento físico são pouco influenciados pelos efeitos da baixa pressão de oxigênio nos parâmetros avaliados.
Infusão contínua de duas doses de fentanil associadas à lidocaína e cetamina em fêmeas caninas anestesiadas com sevoflurano e submetidas à ovariohisterectomia eletiva
Authors: Monzem Samuel , Gomes Lianna Ghisi , Martini Andresa de Cássia , Sonegô Dábila Araújo , Winter Daiana Cristina , Spiller Paulo Roberto , Guimarães Luciana Dambrósio
Published: November 2019

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos cardiorrespiratórios de duas doses de fentanil associadas à lidocaína e cetamina em fêmeas caninas anestesiadas com sevoflurano e submetidas à ovariohisterectomia eletiva. Foram utilizados 18 animais distribuídos aleatoriamente em dois grupos. Os animais do grupo A (GA) receberam pela via intravenosa um bolus de fentanil de 0,0018 mg/kg e os do grupo B (GB) 0,0036 mg/kg, ambos associados a lidocaína 3 mg/kg e cetamina 0,6 mg/kg. Imediatamente após o bolus realizou-se a indução com propofol seguido do início da infusão contínua (IC) de fentanil na dose de 0,0018 mg/kg/h para o GA e 0,0036 mg/kg/h para GB, ambos associados a 3 e 0,6 mg/kg/h de lidocaína e cetamina. A anestesia foi mantida com sevoflurano diluído em oxigênio 100% a 1,5V% através de vaporizador calibrado que foi ajustado para a manutenção do plano anestésico cirúrgico. Os animais foram posicionados em decúbito dorsal e permaneceram sob ventilação espontânea. Foram avaliados os valores basais (T0), após indução (T1) e 5 (T5), 20 (T20) e 35 (T35) minutos de IC dos seguintes parâmetros: frequência cardíaca (FC), frequência respiratória (f), pressão arterial sistólica (PAS), diastólica (PAD) e média (PAM), saturação de oxigênio na hemoglobina (SatO2), pressão parcial de dióxido de carbônico (EtCO2) e o sevoflurano expirado (EtSevo). A analise estatística foi realizada através da análise de variância seguida do teste de Scott-knott. As diferenças foram consideradas significativas quando P < 0,05. A FC reduziu após 20 minutos de IC e a f, PAS, PAD e PAM diminuíram após indução anestésica. Tais diferenças não foram relevantes clinicamente e os valores se mantiveram dentro do limite fisiológico. Pode-se concluir que as duas doses de infusão contínua de fentanil produziram estabilidade cardiovascular e respiratória, além de permitirem a diminuição do requerimento de sevoflurano para a realização da ovariohisterectomia eletiva.
SISTEM MANAJEMEN PEMELIHARAAN BANGUNAN PASCA GEMPA DAN TSUNAMI ACEH
Authors: Amir Astiah , Zakia Zakia
Published: November 2019

Pasca gempa dan tsunami yang melanda kawasan Provinsi Nanggroe Aceh Darusalam (NAD) khususnya di Kabupaten Aceh Barat sehingga menelan korban jiwa serta infrastruktur yang cukup parah. Hal ini memberikan tugas besar pada pemerintah untuk menanggapi permasalahan secara efektif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pemeliharaan bangunan Komplek perumahan nelayan di Desa Suak Timah Kecamatan Samatiga Kabupaten Aceh Barat. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode analisis deskriptif kualitatif.   Analisis ini untuk menggambarkan tentang apa yang   di wilayah studi yang tidak terukur dengan menggunakan analisis kualitatif dan analisis kuantitatif yang terukur  antara  lain  menganalisis karakteristik   fisik   bangunan.   Acuan   yang   digunakan   adalah Keputusan Menteri permukiman dan Prasarana Wilayah No. 403/KPTS/M/2002 Tentang Pedoman Teknis Pembangunan Rumah Sederhana Sehat. kriteria dalam Sertifikat Layak Fungsi (SLF) bangunan/gedung sesuai dengan amanat PP 36 tahun2005, pemerintah mensyaratkan pemberlakuan sertifikat layak fungsi (SLF) yang disesuaikan dengan kondisi bangunan. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan informasi tentang bahwa penyebab terbengkalainya bangunan pada komplek Perumahan Nelayan di Desa Suak Timah adalah rasa memiliki dari penghuni bangunan rumah tidak begitu besar dan ketidakmampuan untuk memperbaiki dan memelihara  bangunan rumah yang sedang ditempati. Pengelolaan dan perawatan bangunan yang bermafaat bagi masyarakat dan untuk diadakan evaluasi bagi   sebuah   kompleks   perumahan   berdasarkan   Keputusan   Menteri permukiman  dan  Prasarana Wilayah No. 403/KPTS/M/20, Sistem Manajemen Pemeliharaan Bangunan merupakan solusi paradigmatik masyarakat, bahwa komplek perumahan nelayan dilakukan pemeliharaan oleh  masyarakat,  meningkatkan        kesadaran  masyarakat  akan  perlunya  pemeliharaan  terhadap bangunan baik bangunan rumah, maupun infrastruktur yang ada di Desa Suak Timah yang berkoordinasi dengan instansi terkait. Kata Kunci : Manajemen, pemeliharaan, bangunan, pasca tsunami,
PERENCANAAN ULANG JETTY DI MUARA BATU PUTIH MEULABOH
Authors: Riandi Indra , Ikhsan Muhammad , Amir Astiah
Published: November 2019

Muara Batu Putih terletak di Kecamatan Johan Pahlawan Kabupaten Aceh Barat. Penumpukan sedimen pada jetty sebelumnya di mulut muara menjadi permasalahan pada muara ini. Permasalahan ini dapat ditanggulangi dengan pembangunan ulang konstruksi jetty sebagai pelindung muara dari penumpukan sedimen. Oleh karena itu, tugas akhir ini bertujuan untuk merencanakan ulang konstruksi jetty di Muara Batu Putih. Data yang digunakan dalam perencanaan ini berupa data angin, data bathymetri, data pasang surut, data kapal dan data material. Angin dominan yang terjadi adalah dari arah barat sebesar16,08%. Tinggi gelombang rencana dihitung dari karakteristik angin yang terjadi adalah 2,00 m. Berdasarkan analisis sedimen di Muara batu Putih didominasi oleh sedimen sepanjang pantai sebesar23.740.084,35m3/tahun yang berasal dari arah Barat menuju Barat Laut. Perencanaan dimensi alurmuara menggunakan ukuran kapal 30 GT sebagai acuan. Lebar alur muara menggunakan lebar alur hidrolik sungai yaitu 80 m dan kedalaman alur pelayaran yang digunakan adalah 2,5 m. Konstruksi jetty yang dibangun adalah tipe jetty panjang. panjang jetty sebelah kanan 450 m dan sebelah kiri 460 m. Jetty direncanakan dari material batu alam. Lapis luar jetty bagian kepala digunakan batu dengan berat1429,580 kg/unit sedangkan bagian lengan adalah 1357,151 kg/unit. Elevasi  tinggi rencana jetty adalah+3,60 m dan lebar puncak jetty bagian kepala 4,50 m serta bagian lengan 3,00 m.+3,60 m dan lebar puncak jetty bagian kepala 4,50 m serta bagian lengan 3,00 m.   Kata kunci:    gelombang, angkutansedimen, Jetty
Penentuan Urutan Prioritas Pemeliharaan Bangunan SMA Bina Generasi Bangsa Meulaboh-Aceh Barat
Authors: Mawardi Edi , Djamaluddin Rahmat
Published: November 2019

Building school as a means of education for the smooth process of teaching and learning. With the maintenance of poor buildings cause the various functions of building facilities decreases and affects the quality and comfort of building users. If the damage to building components is left then slowly the service life of the building will decrease. View function of High School building Bina Generasi Bangsa Meulaboh, then it should be this building gets good maintenance for the reliability and feasibility of buildings in the architecture, structure, and utilities remain awake and function optimally. The purpose of this research is to know the priority of building maintenance. The method of analysis used statistical methods and  Analytical Hierarcy Process (AHP). The result of analysis of priority sequence of maintenance of asitektur element can be first priority that is roof covering, while second priority on structural element that is column, beam and floor plate. While the utility element gets the twelfth priority and so on. Keywords         : School Building, Order of Maintenance, Analytical Hierarcy Process (AHP).