bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association of PAX3 and TMTC2 gene polymorphism with the face morphology change after excision of skin tumors
Authors: Milicevic Sasa , Magic Zvonko , Supic Gordana , Jevtic Aleksandar , Jovandic Stevo , Stepic Nenad
Published: September 2018

Background/Aim. The group of genes, known as PAX (paired box), has a great role in organogenesis, as well as in maintaining the normal function of certain cells after the birth. In addition to these genes, the impact on the organogenesis, at the cellular level, has a transmembrane tetratricopeptid group of genes (TMTC). The term polymorphism in the human genome implies variations in the hereditary basis that occur in human populations, the presence of two or more different alleles of one genome in the population. The aim of the work was to determine whether there is an association of PAX3 and TMTC2 genes polymorphism with changes of the face morphology after skin tumor excision and direct suture closure. Methods. The study included 130 patients of both sexes, older than 50 years, with the medical indication for the elliptical surgical excision of the skin tumor. DNA was isolated from 5 mL of peripheral blood. Gene polymorphisms were analyzed with pre-designed single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) assays, by allelic discrimination method on REAL-TIME apparatus. The patients were subjected to a laser scanning preoperatively, and 7 and 90 days postoperatively, in order to obtain x, y and z coordinates of 5 cephalometric points on the face, which determined the shape of the medial cheek region. The shape of the medial cheek region, as well as the coordinates of 5 cepahlometric points, were compared among genotypes of both genes preoperatively, as well as 7 days and 90 days postoperatively. Results. A statistically significant difference in the shape of the medial cheek region between wildtype and mutant of PAX3 gene was found preoperatively, while the statistically significant difference in the shape of the medial cheek region was not found between wild-type and heterozygote, nor between wild-type and heterozygote and mutant of PAX3 gene, nor among genotypes of TMTC2 gene. Seven days and 90 days postoperatively, there were no statistically significant differences in the shape of the examined region among genotypes of both genes. Conclusion. Polymorphisms of PAX3 and TMTC2 genes are not associated with the change in the face morphology after the skin tumor excision and direct suture closure of the defect.
Upaya Menebarkan Nilai-Nilai Kebaikan melalui Pelatihan Mendongeng bagi Siswa/I Sekolah Dasar di Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan
Authors: Andayani Trisni , Puspitawati Puspitawati , Juliarti Juliarti
Published: September 2018

Kecanduan pada alat teknologi membuat anak tidak mengoptimalkan pendidikan baik secara kognitif, afektif, maupun psikomotorik. Hal nyata yang dapat terlihat ialah dengan minimnya motivasi anak dalam membaca buku. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan perluasan literasi pada anak, salah satunya melalui mendongeng. Hal ini tidak hanya bertujuan sebagai perluasan wawasan dan cakrawala berpikir anak, tetapi juga sebagai sarana menularkan nilai-nilai kebaikan untuk pembentukan karakternya. Kelas dongeng diperlukan sebagai wadah untuk siswa/i dapat mengembangkan bakat dan imajinasinya dalam bercerita. Mendongeng adalah proses mengubah perasaan & pola pikir anak. Karakter dan wawasan anak akan terbentuk melalui komunikasi yang dibangun dengan cerita. Sebuah pelatihan mendongeng pun dilakukan pada siswa/i di dua desa pada Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan, yakni SDN 104607 Sei Rotan dan MIS Karya Shabirah Desa Kolam dalam rangka membangkitkan semangat bercerita melalui mendongeng di kalangan siswa SD sekaligus melatih guru-guru mendongeng dengan berbagai teknik-teknik dalam bercerita/ mendongeng. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa siswa/i ternyata antusias dalam mengikuti pelatihan dan selama delapan pelatihan telah mampu mempraktekkan dongeng di hadapan umum.
Aspek Hukum pada Proses Persidangan di Badan Penyelesaian Sengketa Konsumen
Authors: Hidayani Sri
Published: September 2018

Hukum perlindungan konsumen adalah hukum yang mengatur tentang pemberian perlindungan kapada konsumen dalam rangka pemenuhan kebutuhan sebagai konsumen. Hukum perlindungan konsumen mengatur hak dan kewajiban konsumen, hak dan kewajiban pelaku usaha, serta cara-cara mempertahankan hak dan kewajiban tersebut. Setiap konsumen yang dirugikan dapat menggugat pelaku usaha melalui lembaga yang bertugas menyelesaikan sengketa antara konsumen dan pelaku usaha atau melalui peradilan yang berada di lingkungan peradilan umum. Penyelesaian sengketa konsumen dapat ditempuh melalui pengadilan atau di luar pengadilan berdasarkan pilihan sukarela para pihak yang bersengketa. Penyelesaian sengketa konsumen dapat melalui mediasi, konsiliasi dan arbitrasi. Hasil penyelesaian sengketa konsumen dengan konsiliasi atau mediasi dibuat dalam perjanjian tertulis yang ditanda tangani oleh konsumen dan pelaku usaha. Perjanjian tertulis dikuatkan dengan keputusan majelis yang ditanda- tangani oleh ketua dan anggota majelis. Begitu juga, hasil penyelesaian konsumen dengan cara arbitrasi dibuat dalam bentuk putusan majelis yang ditanda-tangani oleh ketua dan anggota majelis. Putusan majelis adalah putusan BPSK. Putusan BPSK dapat berupa: Perdamaian, Gugatan ditolak dan Gugatan dikabulkan.
Konsep Dasar Pendidikan Politik bagi Pemilih Pemula melalui Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan
Authors: Rahman Asmika
Published: September 2018

Politik merupakan sarana yang paling elegan dalam meraih atau mendapatkan suatu kekuasaan. Kebijakan-kebijakan yang ada dalam suatu Negara merupakan produk politik yang digunakan oleh sekelompok orang, dalam hal ini adalah pemerintah, untuk mempengaruhi atau merubah suatu tatanan kehidupan masyarakat. Tentu bukanlah hal mudah untuk mempengaruhi atau memberikan pemahaman politik terhadap masyarakat. Ada beberapa faktor dominan yang dapat mempengaruhi pemahaman politik masyarakat, yaitu faktor pendidikan, faktor lingkungan, faktor jenis kelamin, faktor keturunan sampai faktor mata pencarian. Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan memiliki peran penting dalam mempengaruhi atau memberikan pemahaman terhadap politik melalui sarana pendidikan di lingkungan sekolah secara khusus bagai pemilih pemula dan masyarakat secara umum. Tujuan penulisan ini adalah agar siswa sebagai masyarakat sekaligus sebagai pemilih pemula dapat memiliki pemahaman secara mendasar mengenai politik melalui sarana pendidikan kewarganegaraan sebagai pendidikan politik. Sehingga siswa sebagai pemilih pemula dan masyarakat secara umum melek politik dan mampu untuk menunjukkan sikap partisipatif terhadap politik. Metode penulisan yang digunakan dalam paper jurnal ini adalah studi kepustakaan dengan didukung oleh hasil penelitian yang relevan. Pendidikan kewarganegaraan sebagai salah satu media sarana pendidikan politik diharapkan dapat meningkatkan partisipasi politik pada para gerasi muda atau yang sering disebut sebagai pemilih pemula, sehingga dalam penerapan konsep masyarakat yang demokratis dapat terlaksana dengan baik.
Analisis Nilai Anak dalam Gerakan Keluarga Berencana bagi Keluarga Melayu
Authors: Fahmi Siska , Pinem Mbina
Published: September 2018

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui nilai anak dan  Pelaksanaan Gerakan Keluarga Berencana bagi keluarga Melayu di Desa Melayu Besar Kecamatan Tanah Putih Tanjung Melawan Kabupaten Rokan Hilir Provinsi Riau. Jumlah populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 500 pasangan usia subur dan sampel ditentukan sebesar 20%, sehingga sampel berjumlah 100 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah teknik komunikasi langsung kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa; nilai anak bagi keluarga Melayu Riau dipandang dari segi sosial merupakan sumber ketentraman dan meningkatkan status sosial. Dari segi ekonomi merupakan sumber pendapatan dan jaminan masa tua kelak. Dari segi budaya, merupakan sumber rezeki dan ahli waris orang tuanya. Dari segi agama, merupakan amanah dari yang maha pencipta yang senantiasa harus dirawat/dijaga dan penyejuk di dalam rumah tangga. Dari segi psikologis, memiliki nilai kepuasan tersendiri bagi keluarga. Tingginya pemahaman 5 nilai anak inilah yang menyebabkan masyarakat ingin menambah jumlah anak lagi. Pelaksanaan Gerakan Keluarga Berencana berjalan akan tetapi masyarakatnya masih patuh terhadap budaya. Hal ini dapat terlihat dengan keaktifan para akseptor mengikuti sosialisasi/penyuluhan dari Dinas Kesehatan dan Petugas PLKB setiap bulannya, akan tetapi masih memiliki anak dengan jumlah yang melebihi 2 orang.
Modeling of the energy storage devices for the evaluation of the energy efficiency in the electric transport
Authors: Radu Petru Valentin
Published: September 2018

The purpose of the article is to present mathematical models of energy storage devices with supercapacitors and accumulators. To control the energy storage device, it was proposed to use DC/DC buck/boost invertors and mathematical models are presented. The article gives example of simulation results of the proposed model of energy storage devices simulated in Matlab/Simulink.
MPK Krakow quality services – assessment of the qualitative components that are most important from the passenger’s point of view
Authors: Brożyna Ewa
Published: September 2018

This article raises a subject of quality of transport services in public transport. The author presented in it the results of her research conducted among passengers of Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne S.A. in Kraków, which showed that the level of passengers’ satisfaction of the quality of this communication is almost good (the average score was 3.61 in the five-point scale of assessments). The research allowed to acquire knowledge about the perception of the quality of MPK Kraków services by passengers and provided practical tips and suggestions regarding the directions of actions that can be taken to improve the quality of transport services at MPK Kraków. The research has been divided into two parts. Part of the research discussed in this article concerns aspects of quality most important from the point of view of the average passenger: frequency of running, punctuality of running, convenience, cost of travel and safety.
Development issues of catenary surge protection system based on a varistor surge arresters
Authors: Białoń Andrzej , Zawadka Łukasz
Published: September 2018

The article presents na issue of determinating an optimal distance between varistors located on 3 kV DC catenary. Line attenuation as a function of distance has been determined during preliminary tests for the following measurement configurations: catenary network unloaded (open), catenary network charged by a value of resistance close to the value of wave impedance of the catenary network test section, catenary network charged by a low voltage varistor. The results allowed to estimate the optimal distance between the varistors and they were verified on the catenary network on Żmigród Test Ring using a surge generator with an amplitude of about 15 kV and varistors designed to work in railway enviroment. The methodology and results of these studies were presented and analyzed in this paper.
Assessment of the safety of transport system operation at the bearing of municipal services
Authors: Bojar Piotr , Znaczko Robert , Znaczko Wiktoria
Published: September 2018

The working conditions of drivers have a direct impact on the safety of the tasks being performed. It is particularly noticeable in urban areas with increased traffic and certain limitations resulting from the condition of the infrastructure. Among the factors causing changes in drivers' behavior are the anthropotechnical factors resulting from the actions of people in the vehicle and its surroundings, external ones resulting from the impact of weather conditions as well as the condition of the infrastructure and work resulting from the operation of the means of transport. The paper attempts to identify and assess the impact of external and antropotechnical factors on the security of the transport process.
The assumptions of the engine design for mounting in the hub of the vehicle
Authors: Dukalski Piotr , Będkowski Bartłomiej , Wolnik Tomasz , Jarek Tomasz
Published: September 2018

The article presents the concept of engine design for installation in the hub of an electric car wheel. The authors presented the advantages and disadvantages of direct drive and possible applications of this type. The publication presents the results of preliminary design calculations for the electromagnetic circuit, the stator thermal model and the mechanical design of the engine.
Evaluation of noise along selected communication routes of the Upper Silesian agglomeration
Authors: Ekert Jakub , Czech Piotr , Figlus Tomasz , Turoń Katarzyna , Rozpondek Maciej
Published: September 2018

Due to the constantly growing number of vehicles on the roads and the progressive development of cities, road infrastructure and the construction of new communication routes, noise has become an indispensable element of our lives. It accompanies us practically around the clock and is one of the factors that degrade the environment and is a source of nuisance for people living near roads. The article presents the results of the research on traffic noise occurring in the vicinity of selected communication routes of the Upper Silesian agglomeration.
Passenger cars in the rapex notifications
Authors: Pigłowski Marcin
Published: September 2018

In the study presented similarities within 1533 notifications on passenger cars (subcategory of category motor vehicles)in the Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-food Products (RAPEX) in 2006-2017. The studies took into account passenger car brands and year, submitting country, origin country, risk type and entity taking measures. The cluster analysis using two-way joining in Statistica 12 was applied. The most frequently the following brands were notified: Renault, Peugeot, Citroën (originated from France) and Mercedes (from Germany). The number of notifications increased from 2006 to 2017. The passenger cars in the RAPEX were most commonly notified by Germany (it related to Mercedes). The most commonly risks, which were notified were injuries and also fire. The measures against to notified cars were usually taken by economic operator (manufacturer, distributor or importer).
OTRS as a tool supporting the handling of IT Security incidents
Authors: Podsiadły Maciej , Podsiadły Dariusz
Published: September 2018

Paper discussed the advantages and functionalities of the OTRS ticketing systems, used to handle incidents in the field of security systems, network or ICT.
Determination of risk planning a route with the use of a probability model
Authors: Topolska Katarzyna
Published: September 2018

This paper aims to familiarize readers with notions related to probabilistic methods used for planning routes in telematics systems. The classification task made use of the model based on probabilistic Bayes’ classifier and the probability density function. The first part of the paper describes problems with planning routing in contemporary telematics systems. The second part covers a theoretical basis of classifiers based on hard mathematical methods. If such a model is to make sense, it should account for smaller kinds of risk related to a transport process. This paper presents a method of selecting the most optimal parameters in transport planning. Its author draws attention to the variable reduction method necessary for planning supported by a factor analysis of principal components together with Varimax rotation normalized with Kaiser’s method for quantitative features. The third part is devoted to the process of planning routes and the related risk
Development of the STCW component of the polish harbours information and control system (PHICS)
Authors: Wawruch Ryszard
Published: September 2018

This paper presents the fifth component of the Polish Harbours Information and Control System (PHICS) – databases of seafarers, training centres and the Polish Central Marine Examination Commission. The reasons for the construction of the PHICS system and its four first constituent parts: IMO - FAL, HAZMAT, PAS-REG and PSC are described separately in paper presented on this conference too.
Examination of the geometry of the wheels and axles of the vehicle with the use of devices with active and passive measuring heads
Authors: Gębiś Piotr , Nowakowski Mirosław
Published: September 2018

The article discusses the measurement stand and devices used to carry out wheel and axis geometry measurements, ie Beissbarth ML4000 and Bosch FWA 4630. The results presented during the measurement of wheel and vehicle axle geometry using the above devices for three examples of cars: VW Tiguan, VW Passat and Citroen Berlingo. Next, a detailed analysis of the obtained measurement results was carried out in the context of their accuracy and recommendations of the manufacturers of the tested vehicles. The next part of the paper compares the technologies of conducting measurement procedures for these two types of diagnostic devices. The paper was concluded with the preparation of applications.
Operating parameters of a passenger vehicle turbocharged spark ignition engine in conditions of exhaust leakage simulation
Authors: Hennek Krystian , Graba Mariusz
Published: September 2018

Paper discussed the influence of exhaust system leakage on the utility parameters and toxic combustion products emission of a turbocharged passenger car spark ignition engine. A comparative analysis of the data gathered in the research carried out using the MAHA MSR 500 single roller chassis dynamometer was conducted, where the exhaust system was sealed and leaking in the area of the wideband oxygen sensor mounting bracket. The presented data refers to among others: the emissions of harmful gasoline oxidation products (HC, CO), the courses of power generated by the engine and the momentary values of excess air ratio. The EUDC driving cycle was used in the research.
Power supply systems of Automated Guided Vehicle l
Authors: Jakubiec Beata
Published: September 2018

The development of technologies in the field of energy storage and loader solutions has influenced the creation of many ways to power the automatic trucks. The article discusses the technologies of power systems used in Automated Guided Vehicle.
The effect of the leakage of the engine arrest engine and emissions of harmful substances
Authors: Kołodziej Szymon
Published: September 2018

In this article, the issues related to vehicular traffic in big cities and heightened harmful substance emissions stemming from it were described. In the research part, the effect of air leakage in the SI engine intake manifold on substance emissions was investigated. The manifold was customized to simulate air leakage in each of its air ducts. Same ratio of leakage was assumed for each duct, and substance emissions were measured in full range of engine rotational speeds. A difference in exhaust gas composition was shown for each researched variant, being the result of varying cylinder filling ratio due to simulated air leakage.
The effect of LPG installation setup on operating parameters of an internal combustion SI engine
Authors: Kołodziej Szymon
Published: September 2018

High fuel prices cause vehicle users to seek cheaper alternatives for fuelling IC engines. The most popular way of reducing fuel costs is the instalation of an LPG gas system. Correct operation of a bi-fuel engine powering system is dependent on proper installation and setup of the LPG system, including proper regulation of LPG management unit parameters. The focus of this work was to investigate the effect of short- and long-term adjustments performed by the engine management unit. By interfering with LPG management unit parameters, disadvantageous adjustments in fuel-air ratio were made to investigate harmful substance emissions. Substantial differences in exhaust gas composition were shown before and after adjustments were made. The research results included the effect of short- and long-term adjustments on both engine power and exhaust gas composition.
Analysis of the technical condition of railway traffic control devices using on Polish railways
Authors: Kornaszewski Mieczysław
Published: September 2018

The article presents the analysis of the current technical condition of railway traffic control devices. Their technical condition, method of exploitation and maintenance have a significant impact both on the safety, efficiency of railway transport and the process of train movements on railway lines in Poland.
Kinematics and dynamics of the two stage cycloidal gearbox
Authors: Król Roman
Published: September 2018

This article presents results of the numerical analysis of cycloidal gearbox, which were obtained in MSC Adams engineering software. Multibody geometry for dynamical analysis was designed in Autodesk Inventor Professional 2017 and imported in MSC Adams. The results of analysis are forces acting on the internal and external sleeves, position, velocity and acceleration of the selected points on the cycloidal gearbox’s moving components. Indirect result is time course of the torque at output shaft which was calculated on the basis of forces acting on the internal sleeves, which are parts of the equilibrium mechanism and displacements of these sleeves. Knowledge about cycloidal gearbox’s loading conditions is important in its design process. Main advantage of a cycloidal gearbox is distribution of the forces on multiple external sleeves, while in majority of other gears only one tooth is in contact at a time.
Using of stainless steels in transport
Authors: Kułakowski Marcin , Rokosz Krzysztof
Published: September 2018

The article discusses transport applications of most popular stainless steels. The basic information about the production of alloy steels, hot rolling, mechanical and corrosion properties in that paper, are presented. In addition, the plots of yield strength, relative elongation, hardness and corrosion resistance (PREN) for selected stainless steels were shown.
Regulations against Polish carriers performing international road transport of goods
Authors: Lewandowski Piotr
Published: September 2018

Nowadays, in the European Union, in practically all fields of economy, including road transport, there are certain difficulties in free exercise of service activity in international transport. These difficulties are expressed by creating barriers of entry to a market or existing in that market by entities from other countries and they arise as a result of legal actions or administrative actions which interfere with legal provisions and therefore act in the interest of their own economy. The profitability of both Polish and foreign carriers which extended their activities to Western Europe is based on lower production costs, which can be achieved through lower maintenance costs of vehicles and lower working costs. The process of creating barriers of entry for the highly competitive entities in the EU results in market uncertainty, whose effect may be increased risk of providing transport services and which limits the transport potential of numerous companies. It is currently very difficult to find an agreement between the so-called “old EU” and the Visegrad Group in the area of transport. The key subject is solving the issue of posted workers. The most controversies regard the issue of whether the provisions of the new directive will also concern the workers from the transport sector. A few states, e.g. France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain wants the sector to be permanently included in the directive. Poland (posts the most workers) and other EU member states which undertake transport operations in the EU oppose these provisions.
Polish car with electric drive
Authors: Maciejczyk Andrzej
Published: September 2018

The article discussed the car market in Poland, including vehicles with electric drive. The assumptions for the competition for a Polish electric car have been presented. The structure of the vehicle's body and prototype was analyzed in terms of the location of the batteries. The requirements for connection cells into battery packs are indicated. Methods for determining energy consumption were analyzed. Real energy consumption values were estimated. The problem of the lack of charging infrastructure for batteries has been discussed. Examples of charging times for batteries using high power chargers are shown.
Desmotivación del alumnado de secundaria en la materia de matemáticas
Authors: Ricoy María-Carmen , V. S. Couto Maria João
Published: September 2018

El fracaso académico constituye una preocupación de la comunidad educativa. Por ello, asignaturas que cuentan con circunstancias poco favorables merecen una especial atención. El objetivo central de esta investigación es identificar y analizar los componentes de la desmotivación en los adolescentes en la materia de matemáticas en la Educación Secundaria. Este estudio se desarrolló desde un enfoque cualitativo, a través de un procedimiento introspectivo a partir de la percepción del profesorado. Para ello, se han realizado 70 entrevistas a docentes de Matemáticas de Portugal, de ellos 51 son mujeres y 19 varones. A las distintas narrativas obtenidas se le ha aplicado un análisis de contenido. Los resultados y conclusiones ponen de manifiesto, como principales integrantes de la desmotivación, la insuficiente formación del alumnado, así como algunas dinámicas tradicionales de enseñanza utilizadas por los docentes de Matemáticas. Además, cabe añadir una influencia negativa del ambiente.
Book Review: Vladimir Veljašević, Slobodan pad [Free Fall], Beograd: Besna kobila, 2017.
Authors: Đurić Dubravka
Published: September 2018

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Enhancement in the Oxidative Stability of Commercial Gasoline Fuel by the Goethite Nanoparticles
Authors: Kalishyn Yevhen , Polunkin E.V. , Strizhak Peter
Published: September 2018

It is well-established that traces of the transition metals strongly accelerate the gasoline oxidation significantly decreasing the gasoline storage time. This paper explores the opposite effect of the goethite nanoparticles on the oxidative stability of the commercial gasoline.
Measuring Reaction Rate Constant in Individual Cells to Facilitate Accurate Analysis of Cell-Population Heterogeneity
Authors: Koshkin Vasilij , Kochmann Sven , Sorupanathan Apinaya , Peng Chun , Ailles Laurie E. , Liu Geoffrey , Krylov Sergey N.
Published: September 2018

We propose Cytometry of Reaction Rate Constant (CRRC) for accurate analysis of cell-population heterogeneity with respect to a specific molecular reaction. Conceptually, in CRRC, the cells are loaded with a reaction substrate, and its conversion into a product is followed by time-lapse fluorescence microscopy at the single-cell level. A reaction rate constant is determined for every cell by using a known kinetic mechanism of the reaction, and a kinetic histogram “number of cells vs. the rate constant” is built. Finally, this histogram is used to determine parameters of reaction-based cell-population heterogeneity. Here, we studied a reaction of substrate extrusion from cells by ABC transporters. We proved that sizes of subpopulations with different extrusion rates could be accurately determined from the kinetic histogram, and this determination was not significantly affected by change in substrate concentration. We foresee that CRRC will facilitate the development of reliable disease biomarkers based on parameters of reaction-based cell-population heterogeneity.
Dependence of the limit endurance of specimens with notches from the depth of hardened surface layer
Authors: Vakulyuk V. S. , Shadrin V. K. , Surgutanov N. A.
Published: September 2018

It is shown that, growth of the layer with compressive residual stresses at advanced surface plastic deformation of smooth samples leads to an increase in the endurance limit of the notched specimens due to an increase in the compressive residual stresses in their dangerous section. The study was conducted on the specimens with outer diameterDequal to 10 and 25 mm and on a 25 mm specimen with inner diameterd= 15 mm which were subjected to air shot blasting and roll-in. Residual stresses in smooth specimens were determined by the mechanical method. Circular incisions (R= 0.3 and 0.5 mm) were applied on hardened smooth samples with a shaped cutter. Residual stresses in notched specimens were determined by a numerical method calculating the redistribution of the residual stresses upon the incision. As the diameter of the samples increases with the same strengthening surface treatment,

the depth of the layer with the compressive residual stresses increases due to an increase in the rigidity of the samples. The effect of surface hardening on the endurance limit of notched specimens was evaluated according to the criterion of the average integral residual stresses, which takes into account both the magnitude and completeness of the residual stresses. This criterion was calculated from the depth of the non-propagating fatigue crack that occurs in the surface layer in the dangerous section of the specimen during the fatigue test at the limit endurance. Fatigue tests are carried out in symmetrical cycle, the test base being 3 × 106cycles of loading. Estimation of the increment of the limit endurance of surface-hardened cylindrical specimens with semicircular notches gave the results acceptable for practice. The use of the proposed method can significantly reduce long-term and expensive fatigue tests.
On the stressed state of the joint upon bending beam with an elastic coating
Authors: Ryabenkov N. G.
Published: September 2018

Joint deformation of two elastic layers is considered, one of them being a coating applied to the surface of another thicker layer. It is assumed that slippage is absent in the plane of layer contact. External load is normal to the coating surface and unchanging in width. In the absence of lateral loading, the junction can be considered a two-layer beam and described by the equations of the plane elasticity using the asymptotic method. The required functions, normal and tangential stresses, and also the components of the displacement of an arbitrary point of the beam and coating are expanded in power series of the small parameter (accepted as a half thickness of the corresponding layer). In contrast to the known asymptotic expansions, an alternative asymptotic method is proposed in which all the required functions are asymptotically equivalent, i.e., expanded in asymptotic series of the same structure. When all positive powers of the small parameter are present in the series, the asymptotic algorithm leads to the appearance of two independent recurrent systems of linear equations, which greatly simplifies their solution. In each approach for one elastic layer the algorithm generates five indefinite functions of the longitudinal coordinate. Due to a rapid convergence of the asymptotic series, the first asymptotic approximation is used to construct the mathematical model of the deformation of a beam-to-coating coupling. Ten indefinite functions of the coordinate x provide fulfilling of eight conditions of continuity of the stress-strain state in the linkage depth, two functions remaining indefinite. Equilibrium equations (a system of two linear differential equations of the sixth order) are derived for them proceeding from the principle of minimum potential energy of deformation and corresponding boundary conditions (that can be realized both in static and kinematic variants). Numerical results are obtained in static approximation for two types of surface loading — steady and sinusoidally varying — along the length of the coating. An emphasis is made on the necessity of allowing for tangential stresses when studying the stress state of the coating as they can be rather significant upon bending.
O impacto do registro de atendimento integrado (RAI) na atividade policial
Authors: Ferreira Hugo Domingos , De Castro Gustavo Batista
Published: September 2018

Este estudo tem como objetivo servir de auxilio no estudo e identificação de diretrizes para  se desenvolver melhorias no sistema de Registro de Atendimento Integrado (RAI), através de uma pesquisa de satisfação junto a um conjunto de usuários das diversas forças de segurança pública  da região de Aparecida de Goiânia. Esse estudo constatou que apesar do sistema ser avaliado positivamente pela a maioria dos entrevistados, existem diversas sugestões a serem levados em consideração, tendo em vista a visão centralizadora que o sistema tem, pois algumas instituições questionam a falta de certas informações especificas de sua área de atuação que ainda não estão contempladas pelo sistema. Desse modo, enfatiza-se a importância de se levar em consideração a opinião e as sugestões dos entrevistados pois são estes quem usam o sistema e sabem da realidade da aplicabilidade do sistema.
Contribution to the Study of Useful Natural Materials from Niger: Physicochemical Characterization of Natural Nigerien Clay
Authors: Saidou Hassidou , Hamzaoui Ahmed Hichem , Rabhi Abdoulwaheb , Mnif Adel
Published: September 2018

This paper concerned the physicochemical characterization of a natural Nigerien clay from the Goulbi valley, Djirataoua, department of Madarounfa, Maradi province, Niger republic. Sample clay was characterized using X-rays diffraction spectrometry, infrared spectrometry, laser granulometry, and atomic absorption spectrometry. The results obtained showed that Djirataoua clay is acidic (pH = 5.5) with a low percentage of humidity (3.298%) and a small swelling index (2.141%). This clay contains mainly of quartz (67.67%) and relatively small fractions of other probable minerals.
Impact of intercropping on yield, fruit quality and economics of young Kinnow mandarin plants
Authors: Gill Mandeep Singh , Khehra Savreet , Gupta Navjot
Published: September 2018

Intercropping practices in orchard not only generate an extra income but the practice also helps to check the soil erosion through ground coverage and improves the physico-chemical properties of the soil.. The effect of intercrops on vegetative performance and quality of 5 years old Kinnow mandarins raised on Rough Lemon rootstocks at 6x6m spacing was studied at RRS, Bathinda during the year 2011-12 and 2012-13. An intercropping experiment comprising of seven treatments such as T1: guara (Summer) + wheat (winter), T2: guara (summer) + barley (winter), T3: guara (summer) + fenugreek (winter), T4: moong (summer) + wheat (winter), T5: moong (summer) + barley (winter), T6: moong (summer) + fenugreek (winter) and T7: control (fallow: no intercrop) was laid out in Randomized Block Design with four replications to assess the effect of various intercrops on the performance of Kinnow in arid irrigated region of Bathinda, Punjab. The results of the study revealed that guar + wheat intercropping system exhibited better performance which has been reflected in the form of plant  height (3.31 cm), gross income (Rs. 41180/-), fruit number (175) and Total Soluble Solids(TSS) per cent (10.8) of Kinnow fruit. The work concludes that intercropping in Kinnow mandarin helps to improve yield, fruit quality and economic aspect.
Spray scheduling of fungicide Difenoconazole 25EC for the management of Stemphylium blight of onion (Allium cepa L.)
Authors: Mishra Bhavya , Singh R.P.
Published: September 2018

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2015 at the Vegetable Research Centre of G.B. Pant University of Agricuture ant Technology, Pantnagar to evaluate the effect of different number of fungicidal sprays of a standard fungicide Difenoconazole 25EC for the management of Stemphylium blight of onion caused by Stemphylium vesicarium (Wallr.) Simmons. The experiment was laid out in RBD and different number of foliar sprays of difenoconazole viz. 3, 4, 5 and 6 sprays was tested starting from 15 and 30 days after transplanting right up to 90 days after transplanting with three replications of each treatment. Results of the experiment revealed that 5 foliar sprays were most effective giving the highest per cent disease control (23.37%) followed by 6 sprays. The highest marketable bulb yield (22.82 t ha-1) was also obtained in the treatment with 5 sprays. The economic analysis of treatments revealed that 5 sprays gave the maximum net return due to treatment (R68,400 ha-1) and highest percent avoidable loss (29.97%), along with maximum net benefit-cost (B:C) ratio of 5.64, followed by 4 sprays. Therefore, 5 sprays of Difenoconazole 25EC at the rate of 125 g a.i. ha-1 was found as the most effective and economical management strategy against Stemphylium blight of onion under tarai region of Uttarakhand.
Allelopathic effect of Celtis australis on germination and growth parameters of some important food crops of the Garhwal Himalayas
Authors: Pant Neha , Khanduri V. P. , Bali R. S. , Rawat Pravin , Gopal Ram
Published: September 2018

Present study was conducted to assess the allelopathic effect of leaf and bark aqueous extracts of Celtis australis on Triticum aestivum, Hordeum vulgare, Brassica rapa, Lens culinaris and Vigna umbellate under In-vitro condition. Different leaf and bark aqueous extracts 5%, 10%, and 15% were used to irrigate the seeds of test crops. The results revealed that the concentration dependent significant (p=0.05) inhibitory effect of aqueous leaf and bark extracts on germination, root and shoot length of all the test crops. Among all the test crops Triticum aestivum was found most sensitive where the germination percentage was reduced down to 46.0% by the leaf extract (15%) as compared to control (82.3%), while the maximum inhibition in the root length of  Lens culinaris (0.5 cm) by 10% leaf extract was observed as compare to control (8.2 cm). In shoot length maximum inhibitory effect was observed in Hordeum vulgare (3.5 cm) as compared to control (13.3 cm). Similarly, the bark extract showed the maximum inhibition in germination percentage of Lens culinaris (41.6%) at 15% concentration as compare to control (70.0%) while the maximum inhibition for the root length was recorded in Triticum aestivum (1.9 cm) at 15% concentration as compare to control (17.3 cm). In shoot length maximum inhibition was observed for Triticum aestivum (1.3 cm) at 10% extract level as compare to control (13.4 cm), while Vigna umbellate (5.5 cm) at 15% concentration showed stimulatory effect as compare to control (3.4 cm) exceptionally. Finally, it is concluded that Vigna umbellate exhibited the maximum tolerance against leaf and bark aqueous and might be a better option for intercropping with C. australis. However, the allelopathic effect on the other test crops can be minimized by removing the fallen leaves from the agricultural fields.
Effect of nickel uptake on selected growth parameters of Amaranthus viridis L.
Authors: Joseph Johny , Reddy Jayaram , Sayantan D
Published: September 2018

Nickel is an essential element for normal physiological functions in plants. At higher doses (>50 mg/kg, as per WHO) it is toxic to plants and humans, which can bring about oxidative stress affecting the physiological functions of plants and is also considered carcinogenic to human beings. To manage nickel pollution in environment, proper chemical or phytoremediation techniques are required. In this regard nickel accumulator plants would offer a cost effective and environmental friendly phytoremediation method. In the present study, the nickel phyto-accumulation potential of Amaranthus viridis from soil was evaluated to check the tolerance level and the impact on selected morphological parameters like total biomass, plant height, root length and number of leaves. Nickel uptake by A. viridis was studied from Ni contaminated soil amended with20, 40, 60, 80 mg/Kg of Ni exposure under controlled conditions. Toxic effects and tolerance of the plant to toxic doses of nickel was evaluated by correlating the uptake per gram of biomass with various parameters of plant like its height, biomass, root length and, number of leaves.  Supply dependent maximum nickel uptake of 108 µg/gm and corresponding decrease in growth parameters were recorded up to 60 mg/Kg exposure. This study indicates the uptake of nickel by A. viridis increases with increase in supply up to 60mg/kg and beyond 60 mg/kg, the uptake decreases. The study also shows uptake of nickel per gram of biomass has a significant  negative correlation mainly with parameters like plant height (R= -0.71 at 0.05 level of significance) and total biomass (R = -0.83 at 0.05 level of significance) where as other parameters like length of root and number of leavers are not significantly affected (P>0.05) with uptake of nickel per gram of biomass.
Relationship of body perception and stress with obesity, food consumption and eating disorders among working women
Authors: Singh Aatma , Bains Kiran
Published: September 2018

The influence of body perception and stress on the rising trend of obesity among working women was studied. Body perception, food frequency, stress and anthropometric parameters and body fat were assessed in female teachers aged 30-59 years from five colleges of Jalandhar, Punjab. Body satisfaction perceived as lesser concern with body shape was positively and significantly (p?0.01) correlated with BMI, body weight, waist circumference and body fat. Body dissatisfaction in terms of higher concern with body shape was significantly correlated with lesser consumption frequency of traditional sweets (p?0.05). Body satisfaction was found to be significantly (p?0.01) correlated with uncontrolled eating and emotional eating. Stress level showed a positive and significant (p?0.01) correlation with the consumption of traditional savoury snacks, western fast food and higher frequency of eating out. The stress level was also significantly (p?0.05) correlated with emotional eating. The study concluded that adiposity, eating behaviours and food choices were influenced by stress and a lesser concern about body shape among working women.
A comparative evaluation of bioagents and chemicals for the control of stalk rot of Sorghum caused by Dickeya dadantii
Authors: Singh Prachi , Singh Yogendra , Purohit Jyotika , Maharshi Anupam
Published: September 2018

Stalk rot sorghum caused by Dickeya dadantii (syn. Erwinia chrysanthemi) is a devastating sorghum disease and is highly detrimental to sorghum cultivation in tarai region of India. The bacterium disrupts and disintegrates vascular bundles of sorghum stem manifesting slimy soft rot symptom. In vitro studies on bioagents and chemicals revealed that among bioagents assessed Pseudomonas fluorescens strain Psf-173 and Trichoderma harzianum strain Th-14 surpassed the other biological control agents whereas among chemicals, oxytetracycline and tetracycline were outstanding than other chemicals and their combination products used for the control of stalk rot of Sorghum caused by D. dadantii. Field trial with pre-plant soil application had maximum reduction in disease severity in treatment with antibiotic oxytetracycline (28.18%) whereas trial with pre-plant soil application with one (34.49%) and two foliar spray (37.03%) showed maximum reduction in disease severity in treatment with P. fluorescens strain Psf-173. All the three field trials involving pre-plant soil application, pre-plant soil application and one foliar spray and trial with pre-plant soil application and two foliar spray revealed that biological control agent P. fluorescens strain Psf-173 alleviates symptom of stalk rot of sorghum and stimulates seed germination and plant growth.
Are Callous-Unemotional Traits Associated with Differential Response to Reward Versus Punishment Components of Parent-Training? A Randomized Trial
Authors: Lorber Michael F , Ortiz Camilo , Hawes David J. , Brotman Laurie Miller , Lazer Sarah
Published: September 2018

Relatively poor treatment outcomes have been reported for children with conduct problems and high levels of callous-unemotional (CU) traits (e.g., a lack of guilt, a lack of empathy, shallow affect), yet the mechanisms underlying this effect are poorly understood. Recently, growing evidence of aberrant reward/punishment processing in children with CU traits has suggested that punishment-based parenting strategies may be less effective among children with high levels of CU traits. Using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design we conducted an experimental test of whether CU traits are associated with differential response to reward versus punishment components of evidence-based parent-training interventions for conduct problems. Parents of children (n = 74) aged 3 to 8 years were randomized to either five weeks of reward-based or five weeks of punishment-based parenting strategies, after which time each received the alternative intervention. Contrary to predictions, neither type nor dosage of parent training strategies was found to moderate the relation between CU traits and treatment response. Implications for the treatment of conduct problems in children with high levels of CU traits, and research into mechanisms of behavior change, are discussed.
FRAMEWORK COBIT 4.1 UNTUK AUDIT SISTEM INFORMASI PADA PERWAKILAN BADAN KEPENDUDUKAN DAN KELUARGA BERENCANA NASIONAL (BKKBN) PROVINSI ABCD
Authors: Hartati Indah
Published: September 2018

Agency 's National Population and Family Planning (BKKBN) ABCD Province (BKKBN) has the main task to prepare a national plan policies sceara comprehensive and integrated so as to realize a happy little family welfare by limiting the number of births and spacing pregnancies by making family planning. At this time there is no information system audit in Sub Section Equipment and Supplies, especially on the level of service performance measurement procurement, maintenance, care and borrowing that can meet the needs of the organization, so that institutions do not yet know with certainty the existence of problems in the procurement of services, maintenance, maintenance must be addressed. Performance measurement refers to the standard COBIT 4.1 framework on Domain DS1, DS10 and DS12.Key Performance Indicator (KPI) DS 01 that must be implemented are: Increased operational services to the user continuously. Review agreements and contracts every 1 week in order to stay updated information systems technology. Key Performance Indicator (KPI) DS10 that must be implemented are: Training/training to address the issues/problems that are routinely encountered has been done faithfully 3 (three) months. DS12 implemented Key Performance Indicators monitoring the use of the assets given, supervision of the use of formal facilities, evaluation/monitoring.The results obtained conclusions, the DS1, DS10 and DS12 on Domain Delivery and Service are supplied by the Sub-Section Equipment and Supplies to the BKKBN ABCD Province in general are defined at the level of process maturity, there is evidence that the institution is aware of the problems that must be addressed, and have been processed using methods that have been standardized in the solution, has clearly defined the steps that will be used to support the service . In general, the approach to the management of the process has been well organized.