bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A review on ecotoxic potential of pollutants in fish
Authors: Kaur Kirandeep , Kaur Satinder , Kaur Arvinder
Published: March 2019

Fishes in the aquatic food web are at the top of most aquatic food chains and form an important link in the aquatic-terrestrial food chain also. They are easily available in the wild, market, can be easily maintained in the laboratory and act as important models for indicating the outcome of exposure of human populations to toxic and genotoxic chemicals in drinking water. They respond to toxicants in a manner similar to higher vertebrates and metabolize and accumulate pollutants. Food is a major route for exposure of human populations to toxic chemicals in water so fish and shell fish have been recognized as major vectors for transfer of contaminants to humans, as these major sources of protein in many countries, are often contaminated with high concentrations of pollutants. In living systems, these are biotransformed to various toxic derivatives which react with DNA and lead to tumour development are carcinogenic and/or mutagenic to life leading to the number of cancer cases. Epidemiological studies have revealed that workers in the dye industry had a higher incidence of urinary bladder tumours than that of the general population. Therefore, in the present review an attempt has been made to document the work done in past on the use of fishes for studying toxicological changes induced by pollutants. Actually, toxicity and genotoxicity of dyes in fish has not been much explored, therefore along with the few reports available on dyes, literature on toxicity and genotoxicity of other aquatic pollutants has also been reviewed in the present study.
Forecasting monthly rainfall using autoregressive integrated moving average model (ARIMA) and artificial neural network (ANN) model: A case study of Junagadh, Gujarat, India
Authors: Dwivedi D. K. , Kelaiya J.H. , Sharma G. R.
Published: March 2019

The onset, withdrawal and quantity of rainfall greatly influence the agricultural yield, economy, water resources, power generation and ecosystem. Time series modelling has been extensively used in stochastic hydrology for predicting various hydrological processes. The principles of stochastic processes have been increasingly and successfully applied in the past three decades to model many of the hydrological processes which are stochastic in nature. Time lagged models extract maximum possible information from the available record for forecasting. Artificial neural network has been found to be effective in modelling hydrological processes which are stochastic in nature. The ARIMA model was used to simulate and forecast rainfall using its linear approach and the performance of the model was compared with ANN. The computational approach of ANN is inspired from nervous system of living beings and the neurons possess the parallel distribution processing nature. ANN has proven to be a reliable tool for modelling compared to conventional methods like ARIMA and therefore ANN has been used in this study to estimate rainfall. In this study, rainfall estimation of Junagadh has been attempted using monthly rainfall training data of 32 years (1980-2011) and testing data of 5 years (2012-2016). A number of ANN model structures were tested, and the appropriate ANN model was selected based on its performance measures like root mean square error and correlation coefficient. The correlation coefficient Seasonal ARIMA (1,0,0)(3,1,1)12 and ANN back-propagation model (5-12-1) on the testing data was found to be 0.75 and 0.79 respectively. Seasonal ARIMA (1,0,0)(3,1,1)12 and ANN back-propagation model (5-12-1) were used for forecasting rainfall of 5 years (2017-2021).
Hepatoprotective efficacy of edible macrofungi Dacryopinax spathularia (Schwein) and Schizophyllum commune (Fries) against Carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity in albino Wistar rats
Authors: Kumar Amar , Kumar Manoj , Sinha M. P.
Published: March 2019

In the present study the hepatoprotective efficacy of two edible macrofungi Dacryopinax spathularia and Schizophyllum commune has been assessed against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in albino wistar rats. The administration of CCl4(1ml/Kg) resulted into significant (p<0.05) rise in the levels of liver function marker enzymes Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and bilirubin and decrease in the levels of total protein and albumin in blood. On administration of low dose (250mg/Kg) and high dose (500mg/Kg) of both macrofungal extracts in different hepatotoxic group of rats, the serum levels of AST, ALT, ALP and bilirubin significantly (p<0.05) lowered down and the levels of total protein and albumin significantly (p<0.05) increased in comparison to the hepatotoxic group of rats, reflecting the hepatoprotective impact of both the extracts.
Effect of air pollutants on some heavy metals and biochemical constituents of leaves of some plants at Bangalore city: A case study
Authors: B T Manjunath , Reddy Jayaram
Published: March 2019

Rapid urbanization in India has necessitated for undertaking remedial measures to minimize the alarming air pollution levels and consequent health effects. Promotion of vegetation that is tolerant to air pollutants is considered as an ecological sustainable strategy for mitigation of ill effects of particulate matters. In this regard the levels of four heavy metals viz. zinc (Zn) , lead (Pb), copper (Cu) and chromium (Cr) and its effects on antioxidants levels (Catalase activity), phytochemicals (Protein, Proline, Gallic acid)  and lipid peroxidation were studied in six commonly growing plants- O.sanctum, L. aspera, L.camara, V. rosea, B. spectabilis and R. communis from polluted (Zone I) and unpolluted (Zone 2) environments of Bangalore. Mean levels of heavy metals were comparatively higher in plants from polluted environments. Mean levels of Total protein (6.57±1.71 v/s 8.35±1.27 mg/g), gallic acid (15.79 ± 22.51 v/s 22.95 ± 25.66mg/g) and Catalase activity (66.72±17.95 v/s 78.94± 15.24 mU/g) was comparatively decreased in plants from polluted sites compared to non polluted control sites. Mean Proline (3.11±0.46 v/s 2.63±0.66 mg/g) and Malonaldehyde (19.07±13.86 v/s 16.62±13.49 nmol/g) levels, indicators of oxidative stress, was comparatively increased in plants from polluted sites. Positive correlation of lipid peroxidation in leaves was observed with heavy metals copper (r=0.961, P<0.005 in control sites; r=0.881, P<0.05 in polluted sites) and chromium (r=0.792 in control sites; r=0.758 in polluted sites). Zn levels showed statistically significant (P<0.05) positive correlation with gallic acid content in plant leaves (r= 0.871 in control sites: r= 0.937 in polluted sites). Total protein content showed significant negative correlation (P<0.005) with Cu (r=-0.846) and Cr (r=-0.943) in control sites, but non-significant negative correlation in plants from polluted sites. The study revealed that plants responded to stress induced by air pollutants and produced phenolic compounds to tolerate and mitigate the oxidative stress.
Comparative study of soil properties and vegetation at various open dump and non-dumpsites in the Bengaluru city of Karnataka, India
Authors: Joseph Johny , Reddy Jayaram , Sayantan D
Published: March 2019

A comparative field studies on seven municipal dumpsites namely Agara 1 (12.917°N , 77.639°E), Agara 2 (12.922°N, 77.639°E), HSR depot (12.919°N, 77.644°E) , Koramangala Church (12.934°N, 77.626°E) , Koramanagla BDA (12.931°N, 77.625°E), Garvebhayipalya (12.897°N, 77.638°E) and Sanjay Gandhi hospital  (12.891°N, 77.601°E), and its adjoining non-dump sites were conducted to understand their soil characteristic features and the vegetation pattern. Soil characteristics were presented in terms of the physicochemical parameters and the vegetation patterns were presented in terms of the dominance using the ecological parameter Important Value Index (IVI). Soils at the dump sites showed higher mean electrical conductivity and pH values as compared to the non-dump sites. Though the mineral content showed higher mean value in the dump sites (except chloride), there is no significant variation in the higher total soluble solutes between dump and non-dump sites(P>0.05) As per ANNOVA there was highly significant variation  in the heavy metal content between dump and non dumpsites (P<0.01).. With respect to vegetation analysis though 50 different species found across locations only 10 species viz Alternatheria sessile, Amaranthus spinose, Caesalpinia pulcherima, Ipomea acumilanata, Ipomea evolvulus, Parthenium hysterophorous Pisum sativum, Ricinis communis, Sida rombifolia and Solanum lycopersicum were found consistent across all locations irrespective of the seasons. Among these, A. sessile, R. communis and A. spinosa were found dominant based on the IVI values across seven locations which further can be studied for their potential for phyto remediating the land pollutants such as heavy metals.
Isolation and purification of anticoagulant enzymes from plant latex
Authors: Khuraishi Aeraaf Amal , Jayalakshmi M. , Harini A. P. , Kunder Achielle Sherlin , M Mahesh Mariswamy
Published: March 2019

The plant latex is a complex mixture of organic, inorganic and hydrolytic enzymes such as proteases which acts as anticoagulant and finds its uses in surgeries, heart diseases and blood clot treatment. In the present study, latex was collected from Euphorbia milii, Jatropha malacophylla, Thevetia peruviana, Euphorbia pulcherimma and Artocarpus altilis to evaluate the best source of anticoagulant enzyme though four other plants were originally screened as well but failed to show the enzyme. Among the five, A. altilis and J. malacophylla showed the highest anticoagulant activity by milk clotting, blood clotting and APTT assay. The samples were subjected to three-step purification, i.e., salt precipitation, dialysis, ion exchange and gel filtration. The fold purification of A. altilis was found to be 5.37 and 2.31 for J. malacophylla respectively after the gel filtration. The percentage of yield of A. altilis was found to be 63.23% and 26.4% for J. malacophylla.  Molecular weight of J. malacophylla sample and A. altilis was found to be ~80kDa and ~105kDa respectively, determined by SDS PAGE. Both enzymes showed optimum activity at pH 7. A. altilis showed optimum activity at 35°C, incubation time of 40 minutes, substrate concentration of 60mM, with MgCl2 as activator the activity increased at 600?L and with EDTA as inhibitor the activity increased at 400?L. J. malacophylla showed optimum activity at 45°C, incubation time of 10 minutes, substrate concentration of 80mM and stable at 35 °C which is the human body temperature. A. altilis showed optimum conditions for human administration making it therapeutically viable.
Studies on decolorization of textile dye by using Pseudomonas and bacillus sp from the contaminated effluent soil samples of Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu
Authors: D Kannan , Devi Renuga , Murugesan A. G. , Rajan S.
Published: March 2019

Textile industries releasing large amount of effluent which contains textile dyes and toxic chemicals and it is one of the major source of pollution also contaminating water bodies. To remove that, bacteria have been of great attention because of their ability to treat effluent. The present study was undertaken to exploit the ability of Pseudomonassp and Bacillus sp from dye contaminated soil samples for bioremediation for dye effluent. Among the bacterial strains used in the study. Pseudomonas sp emerged out to be most potent decolorizer in comparison to Bacillus sp with the degree of decolorization of 90.0 %. Thus, it was concluded that the Pseudomonas sp had highest color removing capacity from contaminated effluent soil samples.
Fungal metabolites as a natural source of herbicide: a novel approach of weed management
Authors: Singh Ajay Kumar , Pandey Akhilesh Kumar
Published: March 2019

Weeds are undesirable vegetation directly or indirectly inferring with human welfare. Conventional methods of weed control have failed due to one or other reason. Herbicide-resistant weeds are the main problem in weed control due to the number of weed biotypes resistant to herbicides that constantly increases by the continuous use of the same products for years. Development of alternative weed control methods is needed to help decrease reliance on herbicide use. Biological weed control is an alternative option for weed problems, particularly in agriculture and forestry. It is based on the use of natural enemies, particularly insects and pathogens to control weeds, as a sustainable, low cost and more environmentally acceptable method of weed control. One of the approaches to biological weed control using fungal phytotoxin applied in similar ways to conventional herbicides. Fungal phytotoxins are natural secondary metabolites produced by plant pathogenic fungi during host–pathogen interactions. They have received considerable particular attention for elucidating disease etiology, and consequently to design strategies for disease control. Due to wide differences in their chemical structures, these toxic metabolites have different ecological and environmental roles and mechanisms of action. This review aims at summarizing the studies on the possible use of fungal phytotoxin as a lucrative, novel source of secondary phytotoxic herbicidal compounds for management of broad spectrum, noxious and pernicious weeds.
Soil properties under different land use systems of Mizoram, North East India
Authors: Manpoong Chowlani , Tripathi S.K.
Published: March 2019

Changes in land use and improper soil management have led to severe land degradation around the globe through the modification in soil physicochemical and biological processes. This study aimed to assess the soil properties of different land use system types. Soil samples (0-15 cm depth) were collected from five land uses; Rubber Plantation (RP), Oil Palm Plantation (OPP), Bamboo Forest (BF), Fallow Land (FL) and Natural Forest (NF) and analyzed for bulk density, soil texture, soil pH, soil moisture, soil carbon, total nitrogen, ammonium, nitrate, soil microbial biomass carbon, soil respiration. Soil pH was lower than 4.9 in all the sites indicating that the surface soil was highly acidic. Soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) values ranged from 2.02% to 2.81% and 0.22% to 0.3% respectively. Soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN) and soil microbial biomass (SMBC) were highly affected by soil moisture. NH4+-N and NO3--N ranged from 5.6 mg kg-1 to 10.2 mg kg-1 and 1.15 mg kg-1 to 2.81 mg kg-1 respectively. NF soils showed the maximum soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC) whereas the minimum was observed in BF with values ranging from 340 mg kg-1 to 345 mg kg-1. Basal respiration was highest in RP (375 mg CO2 m-2 hr-1) and lowest in BF (224 mg CO2 m-2 hr-1). The findings demonstrated significant effect (p<0.05) of land use change on soil nutrient status and organic matter. Findings also indicated that land use change deteriorated native soil physicochemical and biological properties, but that land restoration practices through longer fallow period (>10 years) likely are successful in promoting the recovery of some soil characteristics.
Role of sustainomics and external climate forcing mechanism in biodiversity extinction : An overview
Authors: Upadhyaya Neerja , Jain Ruchi , Upadhyaya R.
Published: March 2019

Over millions of years, physiology and anatomy of the living organisms has been changed due to internal climate forcing mechanism. This has influenced the world wide distribution of species. External climate forcing mechanism has caused rapid rise in earth’s temperature and it is expected to rise by 2-4 °C by the end of the century. It has now been recognised as the most complex problem of present scenario and being concerned in almost every field of science. Climate change is the most sensitive issue which is a challenge not only for the government and society but also for each individual. In the present communication impact of external climate forcing mechanism on biodiversity and its extinction is being analysed and role of sustainomics for the same is overviewed. Studies reveal that the rate of speciation of flora and fauna is not in the accordance with the rate of externally enforced climate change. Thus, the increased rate of climate change has caused catastrophic mass extinction threat for plants, animals and insects in the anthrapocene era. The pattern of extinction and threatened species are not yet known. Various solutions for the problem have been suggested by the multidisciplinary researches, rooted by the sustainomics. These suggestions include to diverge from fossil fuel, to use renewables, to make and apply rules for 3Rs etc. Only cooperative involvement of social, scientific and industrial bodies may resolve the problem.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DO LIVRO DIDÁTICO PARA A APLICAÇÃO DE UMA AULA DE FÍSICA NO PRIMEIRO ANO DO ENSINO MÉDIO: UMA PROPOSTA METODOLÓGICA
Authors: Silva Sandra Anacleto Vieira , Bueno Debora Silva , Ferreira Renato Vanjura , Nascimento Douglas Pereira
Published: March 2019

Realizou-se através deste trabalho um levantamento sobre as pesquisas publicadas em periódicos nacionais sobre o papel e uso do livro didático no ensino da física, a um período em que são submetidos ao Programa Nacional do Livro Didático que passaram a ser avaliados com critérios pedagógicos. A pesquisa buscou analisar, nos artigos identificados, o papel e o uso desse material didático pelos docente e discente do ensino médio, assim como as afinidades instituídas entre ciência e escola, conhecimento científico e o conhecimento escolar. Observou-se que o livro é empregado como material de contribuição para o docente e serve como ferramenta auxiliar no ensino, podendo através dele produzir uma aula sistematizada  obtendo uma linha de orientação, visto que o docente esta em constante aprendizado e colabora no desenvolvimento dos planos de aula e faz com que suas aulas sejam mais produtivas. Enquanto que, para o aluno pode ser utilizado para desenvolver uma  boa leitura e acompanhar  as atividades elaboradas pelo professor ou até mesmo fazer  com que  o aluno tenha uma melhor compreensão das atividades elaboradas em sala de aula ou em laboratórios  experimentais, dividindo espaço com outros materiais didático-pedagógicos no transcorrer do trabalho docente. Contudo, entre outros aspectos, o livro permanece realizando uma forte função e atuando direcionador do currículo.
ESQUEMAS DESADAPTATIVOS DE MULHERES EM RELACIONAMENTOS ABUSIVOS: UMA DISCUSSÃO TEÓRICA
Authors: De Oliveira Aline Martins , Bergamini Gésica Borges
Published: March 2019

Os relacionamentos abusivos podem ser compreendidos por relações às quais há vínculos íntimos afetivos entre a vítima e o agressor, sendo estes permeados por atos de persuasão, hostilidade, submissão, dentre outros. A Terapia de Esquemas compreende que as relações primárias influem nas relações secundárias do sujeito e sua significação pessoal. Objetivando elucidar as influências das relações primárias sobre os esquemas desadaptativos das vítimas de relacionamentos abusivos realizou-se o presente estudo. Utilizou-se como metodologia revisão de literatura, a qual se utilizou vinte materiais bibliográficos para sua produção, usando como descritores as palavras: Terapia de Esquemas, esquemas desadaptativos e relacionamentos abusivos. Após o ordenamento do material bibliográfico, foram realizadas leituras explicativas. Compreende-se que as relações primárias fragilizadas sugestionam as relações secundárias e os respectivos comportamentos desadaptativos das vítimas de relacionamentos abusivos como alguns comportamentos pelas mesmas apresentadas na manutenção da relação abusiva.
DIAGNÓSTICO DA SAÚDE AMBIENTAL NA CAPITAL DO ESTADO DE RONDÔNIA
Authors: Borghetti Gabriel Franco , Oliveira Natalia Terezinha , Degenhart Thalita do Socorro , Silva Afonso Henrique , Rezende Driano
Published: March 2019

Historicamente, a importância da saúde ambiental se deu na década de 70, quando a primeira conferência da ONU abordou o tema meio ambiente. O objetivo do presente trabalho é apresentar uma pesquisa bibliográfica relacionada com a saúde ambiental da cidade de Porto Velho-RO. A metodologia utilizada foi realizar diferentes leituras de artigos e materiais científicos. O estado de Rondônia coleta apenas 3,3% do esgoto produzido pela população, onde o índice é ainda pior na capital, Porto Velho, onde apenas 2% é coletada para tratamento. Tratando-se de água tratada, apenas 48% da população possuem abastecimento e 52% realizam captação direta de poço.  Entre as doenças mais frequentes, causadas por agentes biológicos (bactérias, vírus e parasitas), estão a leptospirose, febre, cólera, malária e dengue. A pesquisa demostrou que no estado de Rondônia mais da metade da população não são comtempladas com água tratada e tratamento de efluentes domésticos e industriais. Os poderes estaduais e municipais responsáveis pelo Meio Ambientes e por consequência o bem-estar da população não têm levado em conta a capacidade de suporte dos ecossistemas.
INCIDÊNCIA DE TOXOPLASMOSE NA GESTAÇÃO: UM PROBLEMA DE SAÚDE PÚBLICA NO MUNICÍPIO DE CACOAL-RO
Authors: Faria Gleison , Luz Graciely dos Santos da , Betin Thais Antunes
Published: March 2019

A toxoplasmose é uma zoonose causada pelo Toxoplasma gondii e adquire especial relevância quando atinge a gestante, visto o elevado risco de acometimento fetal. A infecção pelo Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) apresenta duas fases: a inicial, também chamada fase aguda e sistêmica, marcada pela proliferação de trofozoítos, os quais, vinculados pelo sangue, atingem vários órgãos. A seguir, vem a fase crônica, caracterizada pela presença de formas císticas (resistência) em tecidos como o muscular e cerebral. Objetivo da pesquisa e avaliar a incidência de toxoplasmose na gestação de um município do interior de Rondônia. Tendo assim, por visão do enfermeiro ao atender a gestante durante a consulta de pré-natal, levantar informações acerca das condições sócio econômicas e sócio demográfica para que seja avaliado desde o início os riscos. A metodologia utilizada na pesquisa foi um formulário desenvolvido pelo próprio pesquisador para a coleta dos dados, contento 16 perguntas, baseados no formulário e ficha de notificação/ investigação da doença. Trata –se de uma pesquisa documental, transversal, descritiva com abordagens quantitativas que avaliará dados secundários, sendo assim, dispensado o uso do termo de consentimento livre esclarecido. Obteve-se o resultado de 30,0% do perfil sócio demográficos das gestantes com idade 15 a 20 anos, 60,0% cor branca, 73,33% pertencentes a zona urbana do município e 13,33% dos casos notificados pertencentes do bairro teixerão. Conclui-se que enfermeiro via estratégia saúde da família pode contribuir e muito, junto às comunidades as quais atuam, promovendo ações de prevenção primária, como educação sanitária, higiene e outras, uma maneira de agregar parceria acadêmica, tais como saúde na escola, saúde nas comunidades entre outras.
The American Citizen who plays Tennis Analysis of the Highest-Paid Female Athletes over ten years period
Authors: Farinloye Temitope , Mogaji Emmanuel
Published: March 2019

Forbes
Magazine compiles Highest-Paid Female Athletes in the world; the list contains ten
female athletes with the highest earning which includes all prize money,
salaries and bonuses earned. This present study analysed the content of these
ranking over ten years period from 2009 to 2018 to understand the calibre of
sportswomen who have achieved that much, the sports they play and perhaps an
insight into their personality. Twenty-five
female athletes appeared on the list, from 18 countries, playing six different sports. The study concludes that
for a sportswoman to become one of the highest paid female athletes in the
world, she must be an American citizen who plays Tennis, as American citizens and Tennis players dominated the
list. This highlight implications for governing bodies, talent managers
and even sportswomen, especially those in team sports as the list was dominated with athletes in non-team sports.
The country of origin seems to be a contributing factor as well. This study adds
to the existing literature on sports marketing and celebrity endorsements.
Specifically shed more light on sportswomen as individuals, their sports and
country of origin. Implications for researchers, policymakers and Managers are
provided. Research agenda for future studies were also presented.
Te development of digital economy in Indonesia/ Leony/130216039/kp B
Authors: hadi leony
Published: March 2019

The development of digital economy in Indonesia/ Leony/130216039/kp B
PENGARUH BAURAN PEMASARAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN ULANG SEPEDA MOTOR HONDA DI PT. MENARA AGUNG VETERAN
Authors: Nofina Gusri , Susanti Febsri
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh bauran pemasaran terhadap keputusan pembelian ulang sepeda motor honda di PT.Menara Agung Veteran Padang. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa kuesioner yang terdiri atas sejumlah pernyataan mengenai produk, harga, promosi, tempat dan keputusan pembelian ulang. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel jenuh, dimana seluruh populasi penelitian akan dipilih menjadi sampel penelitian yaitu sebanyak 100 orang. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linear berganda digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh bauran pemasaran(Produk, Harga, Promosi, Tempat) terhadap keputusan pembelian ulang. Hasil penelitian didapat variabel bebas yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian adalah variabel produk dan tempat. Sedangkan variabel harga dan promosi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.
One Piece of the Matrilineal Puzzle: The Socioecology of Maternal Uncle Investment
Authors: Starkweather Katie , Keith Monica
Published: March 2019

Maternal uncle relationships in which men invest resources (usually in the form of inheritance of material wealth) into their sisters’ children are characteristic of matrilineal systems and hypothesized to arise under certain socio-ecological circumstances, but little research has systematically investigated conditions that are associated with this type of investment. We quantify relationships between household-level socio-economic variables and different types of maternal uncle investment (direct care and indirect resource investment) within a bilateral, semi- nomadic population. The Shodagor allow us to consider matrilineal behaviors in an evolutionary framework due to their flexible social structure in which 39% of families receive some investment from a maternal uncle. Variables associated with direct maternal uncle care reflect the significance of maintaining consistent residence throughout the year and an increased need for childcare in families residing on boats versus those living on the land. Informative predictors of indirect investment indicate that a mother’s birth history corresponds with more tangible contributions such as food and clothing. These results identify household-level variables specific to direct versus indirect maternal uncle investment, whereas having more older brothers or being firstborn increased the odds of a mother receiving any brotherly investment at all. Exploring these social and ecological associations in a bilateral, relatively flexible population unveils household circumstances that may lead to the development of female-biased kinship.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA (BKPSDM) KOTA PARIAMAN PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Fitriani Linda , Susanti Febsri
Published: March 2019

In this study the authors want to explain about the influence of Motivation and Work Environment on Employee Performance Personnel and Human Resource Development (BKPSDM) Pariaman City of West Sumatera Province. The purpose of this study are: 1) To explain the motivation effect on Employee Performance Personnel Board and Development Manusian Resources Pariaman City, West Sumatera Province, 2) To explain the work environment has an effect on to Personnel Employment Personnel and Manusian Resources Development of Pariaman City West Sumatera Province. This type of research is a basic study. The object of this research is BKPSDM office of Pariaman City of West Sumatera Province. This research can be concluded that Motivation and Work Environment have an effect on to Employee Performance of BKPSDM of Pariaman City of West Sumatera Province. This data is processed by using SPSS version 21 with classic assumption test and multiple regression analysis. From the test the R Square value of 95.8% where this figure shows that Motivation and Work Environment Affects Employee Performance BKPSDM Pariaman. So the conclusion is Motivation and Work Environment Affects Employee Performance BKPSDM Pariaman City West Sumatra Province.
Aportes sociológicos en el diálogo interdisciplinario sobre la música
Authors: Ruiz-Cejudo Sonia María
Published: March 2019

La vida social se construye, entre otros aspectos, por una atmósfera sonora que adquiere forma con base en contextos culturales específicos. Dentro de ella, para muchos grupos humanos la actividad musical ha resultado ser un elemento incluso ritual y que puede llegar a constituir discursivamente sus identidades; para otras, por el contrario, la propia noción de música –y las implicaciones que ésta tiene– para designar muchas de sus prácticas sonoras no existe. ¿Cómo se posiciona la sociología frente a esta dualidad de percepciones sobre “sonido humanamente organizado”? ¿con qué herramientas cuenta un sociólogo para poder indagar y problematizar el fenómeno? El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar elementos que ayuden a responder dichas interrogantes, exponiendo dos posturas epistemológicas propias de la sociología a partir de las que pueden construirse puentes de discusión con la etnomusicología y otras disciplinas, y propiciar diversos acercamientos en torno a la música.
PENGARUH IKLAN DAN WORD OF MOUTH TERHADAP MINAT BELI KARTU PERDANA SIMPATI PADA MAHASISWA STIE”KBP”PADANG
Authors: Muhajjir  , Susanti Febsri
Published: March 2019

This study aimed to analyze the influence of advertising and Word of Mouth (WOM) for to Padang State STIE “KBP” student buying interest on simpati sim card . This study includedthe of causative research. The population of this study is Padang State STIE “KBP” studentwho has not been using the simpati sim card. The sampling method using proporsionalsampling. Furthermore, by using the formula is Slovin, then elected a sample size of 100people. The analysis technique used is multiple regression analysis using SPSS version 16.0.The results based on multiple regression analysis showed that: (1) advertising significantlyinfluence student buying interest State STIE “KBP” of Padang on IM3 sim card, (2) Word ofMouth (WOM) significantly influence student buying interest State STIE “KBP” of Padang onsimpati sim card.
PENGARUH PERILAKU PENJUALAN DAN PELAYANAN OUTLET TERHADAP KINERJA PENJUALAN PT COCA - COLA CABANG PADANG
Authors: Sari Ratih Mustika , Susanti Febsri
Published: March 2019

The purpose of this study to analyze the influence of sales behavior and service outlets partially and simultaneously to the sales performance of PT. Coca-Cola Branch of Padang. The research method used is quantitative descriptive. Sampling technique used is non probability sampling method with accidental sampling so that the population is taken as many as 100 respondents, the data collection method used is observation, questionnaire and literature review. Data analysis techniques used were classical assumptions, multiple linear regression, t test, F test and detemination coefficients. Based on multiple regression analysis, sales behavior variable and outlet service to sales behavior in get Y = 2,973 + 0,427 X1 + 0,183 X2 + e. From t test conducted got sales behavior and service outlet have a significant and positive impact to sales performance of PT. Coca-Cola Branch Padang with significant value <0,05. From the results of F test proved that the variable behavior of sales and service outlets simultaneously have a significant and positive impact on the sales performance of PT. Coca-Cola Branch of Padang, while the result of coefficient of determination obtained by free variable contribution explain dependent variable equal to 13,5% is 86,5%, explained by other variable not used in this research.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KOGNISI BUDAYA KERJA DAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KEDISIPLINAN PEGAWAI DI KECAMATAN PARIAMAN UTARA
Authors: Suryani Ade Febri , Susanti Febsri
Published: March 2019

Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia adalah proses pengendalian berdasarkan fungsi manajemen terhadap daya yang bersumber dari manusia. Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia ( MSDM ) adalah kebijakan dan praktek menentukan aspek”manusia” atau sumber daya manusia dalam posisi manajemen, termasuk merekrut, menyaring, melatih, memberi penghargaan dan penilaian. Tujuan manajemen sumber daya manusia secara umum adalah untuk memastikan bahwa organisasi mampu mencapai keberhasilan melalui orang. Peran serta sumber daya manusia dalam pembangunan bukan saja hanya aktif melainkan kesadaran yang dimilikinya tanpa dikendalikan sudah aktif, artinya bukan karena dipaksa, dan itulah yang sebenarnya hakikat peran serta sumber daya manusia dalam pembangunan yang diharapkan. Perencanaan sumber daya manusia tidak bisa dipercayakan hanya kepada tenaga-tenaga profesional yang menangani masalah-masalah kepegawaian saja, melainkan harus melibatkan para manajer yang memimpin satuan-satuan kerja yang menyelenggarakan fungsi utama
PENGARUH LIFE STYLE, BRAND IMAGE DAN PROMOSI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK PERSONAL CARE DI PT EASTON KALERIS INDONESIA CABANG PADANG (Studi pada mahasiswa STIE “KBP’ Padang)
Authors: Febriani Reni , Susanti Febsri
Published: March 2019

The purpose of this study is to find out how the influence of life style, brand image and promotion of purchasing decision of personal care product in Pt Easton Kaleris Indonesia branch of Padang. The research method used is quantitative research. The sampling technique used is the sample size technique is purposive sampling. So from the population is taken a sample of 100 respondents. Data analysis techniques used are validity test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression test, F test and T test. Based on multiple regression analysis, life style, brand image and promotion toward personal care product purchase decision in PT Easton Kaleris Indonesia. From the results of persial emerged life style and brand image significantly influence purchasing decisions, the value of significance produced < 0.005. While the promotion variable does not affect the purchase decision because the value of significance is generated> 0.005.
Head to head randomized trial of two decision aids for prostate cancer
Authors: Fagerlin Angela , Holmes-Rovner Margaret , Hofer Timothy P. , Rovner David , Alexander Stewart C. , Knight Sara , Ling Bruce A , Tulsky James A , Wei John T , Hafez Khaled , Kahn Valerie C. , Gingrich Jeffrey , Ubel Peter A.
Published: March 2019

Purpose: While many studies have tested the impact of a decision aid (DA) compared to not receiving any DA, far fewer have tested how different types of DA affect key outcomes such as treatment choice, patient-provider communication, or decision process/satisfaction. This study tested the impact of a typical medical oriented DA compared to a patient centered decision aid designed to encourage shared decision making and the decision making process in men with clinically localized prostate cancer.Patients and Methods: 1028 men at 4 VA hospitals were recruited after a scheduled prostate biopsy. Participants completed baseline measures and were randomized to receive either a patient centered or standard language DA. Participants were men with clinically localized cancer (N = 285) by biopsy and whom completed pre-clinic surveys. Survey measures: baseline (Time 1); immediately prior to seeing the physician for biopsy results (Time 2); one week following the physician visit (Time 3). Outcome measures included treatment preference and treatment received, knowledge, preference for shared decision making, decision making process, and patients’ use and satisfaction with the DA.Results: Participants who received the patient centered DA had greater interest in shared decision making after reading the DA (p=0.03), found the DA more helpful (p’s<0.01) and were more likely to be considering surveillance (p=0.03) compared to those receiving the standard language DA at Time 2. While these differences were present before patients saw their urologists, there was no difference between groups in the treatment patients received.Conclusions: The patient centered DA led to increased desire for shared decision making and for less aggressive treatment. However, these differences disappeared following the physician visit, which appeared to change patients’ treatment preferences.
Shear Capacity of Headed Studs in Steel-Concrete Structures: Analytical Prediction via Soft Computing
Authors: Abambres Miguel , He Jun
Published: March 2019

Headed studs are commonly used as shear connectors to transfer longitudinal shear force at the interface between steel and concrete in composite structures (e.g., bridge decks). Code-based equations for predicting the shear capacity of headed studs are summarized. An artificial neural network (ANN)-based analytical model is proposed to estimate the shear capacity of headed steel studs. 234 push-out test results from previous published research were collected into a database in order to feed the simulated ANNs. Three parameters were identified as input variables for the prediction of the headed stud shear force at failure, namely the steel stud tensile strength and diameter, and the concrete (cylinder) compressive strength. The proposed ANN-based analytical model yielded, for all collected data, maximum and mean relative errors of 3.3 % and 0.6 %, respectively. Moreover, it was illustrated that, for that data, the neural network approach clearly outperforms the existing code-based equations, which yield mean errors greater than 13 %.
Transparent attribution of contributions to research: aligning guidelines to real-life practices
Authors: Matarese Valerie , Shashok Karen
Published: March 2019

Research studies, especially in the sciences, may benefit from substantial non-author support without which they could not be completed or published. The term “contributorship” was coined in 1997 to recognize all contributions to a research study, but its implementation (mostly in biomedical reports) has been limited to the inclusion of an “Author contributions” statement that omits other contributions. To standardize the reporting of contributions across disciplines, irrespective of whether a given contribution merits authorship or acknowledgment, the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) was launched in 2014. Our assessment, however, shows that in practice, CRediT is a detailed authorship classification that risks denying appropriate credit for persons who contribute as non-authors. To illustrate the shortcomings in CRediT and suggest improvements, in this article we review key concepts of authorship and contributorship and examine the range of non-author contributions that may (or may not) be acknowledged. We then briefly describe different types of editorial support provided by (non-author) translators, authors’ editors and writers, and explain why it is not always acknowledged. Finally, we propose two new CRediT taxa and revisions to three existing taxa regarding both technical and editorial support, as a small but important step to make credit attribution more transparent, accurate and open.
Hypnosis for Acquired Brain Injury: Four Patient Cases and Five Testable Predictions
Authors: Lindeløv Jonas Kristoffer
Published: March 2019

Recent studies have found large effects of hypnotic suggestion on cognitive impairment following acquired brain injury. However, little is known about the underlying mechanisms. A general framework is presented in which (1) a substantial part of cognitive brain-injury sequelae can be attributed to negative self-expectancies, and (2) hypnosis is a powerful way to manipulate negative self-expectancies. Four cases exemplify and add to this framework. First, mental imagery of brain recovery can be effective even if it does not correspond to the ”real” physical brain injury. Second, some patients do not subjectively experience large objective. Third, ongoing litigation can selectively inhibit positive treatment effects in contexts where this is incentivized. Fourth, pre-injury autobiographical memories may be an important precondition for positive treatment effects. I conclude with three testable predictions, which can further optimize hypnosis for acquired brain injury.
Ketebalan Mulsa Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit Pengaruhnya terhadap Oryctes rhinoceros dan Peningkatan Hara Tanah pada Ekosistem Kelapa Sawit
Authors: Fauzana Hafiz , Wardati Wardati , Amri Al Ikhsan
Published: March 2019

Hama utama yang menyerang kelapa sawit adalah hama kumbang tanduk (Oryctes rhinoceros). Aplikasi tandan kosong kelapa sawit (TKKS) pada budidaya kelapa sawit yang berfungsi sebagai mulsa dan kompos, sebaliknya O. rhinoceros justru meningkat populasinya dengan aplikasi TKKS. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mendapatkan aplikasi berbagai ketebalan lapisan TKKS pengaruh terhadap O. rhinoceros dan peningkatan kimia tanah. Penelitian menggunakan metoda eksperimen dalam rancangan acak lengkap dengan 3 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan. Uji lanjut dengan BNT taraf 5%. Perlakuannya adalah ketebalan lapisan TKKS yaitu 1 lapis, 2 lapis dan 3 lapis. Parameter pengamatan adalah populasi pradewasa (telur, larva, dan pupa) O. rhinoceros. Pengaruh terhadap peningkatan kadar hara pengamatan analisis kimia tanah dilakukan diawal penelitian dan diakhir setelah 3 bulan aplikasi TKKS sebanyak 1 lapis. Pengamatan meliputi peningkatan pH H2O, C organik, N total, P total dan K total. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada ketebalan TKKS 1 lapis dan 2 lapis populasi pradewasa O rhinoceros sama yaitu 4,60 ekor, sedangkan pada TKKS 3 lapis yaitu 18,8 ekor. Dengan demikian pada ketebalan TKKS 1 dan 2 lapis bisa diaplikasi sebagai mulsa karena tidak berdampak besar terhadap populasi pradewasa O. rhinoceros. Aplikasi TKKS meningkatkan hara tanah sebagai berikut pH H2O dari 3,32 menjadi 5,36, C organik dari 8,86% menjadi 13,09%, N total dari 0,1% menjadi 0,45 %, P total dari 44,01 menjadi 54,82 mg/100, K total dari 14,03 menjadi 187,06.
Pemberdayaan Lahan Tidur (Kebun PKK) dengan Tanaman Jagung Manis (Zea mays saccharata, Sturt) di Kelurahan Simpangtiga
Authors: Surtinah Surtinah , Nurwati Niken
Published: March 2019

Lahan terbuka yang diprogramkan sebagai kebun PKK di Kelurahan Simpangtiga terlihat memprihatinkan, tidak ada tanaman budidaya yang di tanam di kebun tersebut. Kebun PKK yang digarap merupakan pekarangan warga yang tidak dimanfaatkan, tetapi pengelolaannya sangat terbatas. Kegiatan pemberdayaan kebun PKK tersebut dengan tanaman jagung manis menjadi salah satu alternatif untuk menjadikan lahan tersebut berdayaguna, dan berhasil guna. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan, demontrasi, pendampingan, dan evaluasi. Hasil yang diperoleh memperlihatkan bahwa Pengetahuan ibu-ibu PKK meningkat dengan kegiatan penyuluhan yang dilaksanakan, berdasarkan evaluasi kuisioner setelah kegiatan. Hasil yang diperoleh memperlihatkan bahwa kebun PKK yang dikelola dengan baik akan menghasilkan produksi pangan alternatif yang dapat memenuhi kebutuhan anggota PKK, dan dapat menjadi sumber pemasukan bagi kas organisasi. Pengelolaan kebun PKK yang berupa lahan tidur harus dirumuskan dengan suatu kebijakan dari aparat Kelurahan, sehinggan tidak muncul kepentingan pribadi setelah kebun PKK berhasil guna. Perlunya kesadaran masyarakat akan kebutuhan pangan keluarga yang tidak dibebankan kepada pemerintah, tetapi menjadi tanggungjawab masyarakat juga dengan mengelola sumber daya alam yang ada.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pendapatan Usaha Ternak Ayam Petelur di Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota
Authors: Ali Helmi , Ifebri Rihan , Agustia Ratna , Putri N Mega , Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini
Published: March 2019

Sentra produksi usaha ternak ayam petelur di Sumatera Barat adalah kota Payakumbuh dan kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota. Keberlanjutan usaha ternak ayam petelur perlu diketahui faktor produksi apa yang menyebabkan peternak mampu bertahan. Penelitian ini menganalisis satu periode produksi kegiatan usaha ternak ayam petelur dan faktor-faktor produksi apa yang mempengaruhi pendapatan usaha ternak ayam ras petelur serta posisi produksi dalam siklus produksi. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan metode survey, yang dilakukan kepada 30 peternak ayam ras petelur yang berlokasi di kecamatan Guguak dan Mungka. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan metode simple random sampling. Analisis data mengungkap beberapa variabel faktor-faktor produksi sebagai penentu pendapatan peternak ayam petelur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendapatan rata-rata perbulannya adalah Rp 44.845.880.00. Hasil pendugaan model variabel bebas secara simultan positif dan signifikan mempengaruhi pendapatan. Pendugaan variabel produksi dalam model ternyata 74% bisa menjelaskan variabel pendapatan. Secara empirik model pendugaan memperlihatkan posisi produksi usahaternak ayam petelur adalah increasing return to scale.
Hubungan Kinerja Penyuluh Pertanian dengan Keberhasilan Kelompok Pemasaran Bersama Bahan Olahan Karet Rakyat (Bokar) di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi
Authors: Sasmi Meli , Susanto Haris
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi bertujuan menganalis hubungan antara kinerja penyuluh dengan keberhasilan kelompok pemasaran bersama bokar dalam mengembangkan usaha pemasaran dan menganalis hubungan masing-masing faktor:Pengetahuan, keterampilan, motivasi, sikap, jarak tempat tinggal, dan fasilitas dengan kinerja penyuluh pertanian dalam pengembangan kelompok pemasaran bokar di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode survey dengan mengumpulkan data primer dan sekunder. Responden petani dalam penelitian ini ditentukan secara proposional yaitu 10% dari setiap kelompok pada masing-masing kecamatan yang diteliti. Jumlah sampel ditentukan berdasarkan rumus Slovin. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji koefisien korelasi jenjang Spearman (rs). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kinerja penyuluh pertanian berhubungan positif dan berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap keberhasilan kelompok pemasaran bersama bokar dalam mengembangkan usaha pemasarannya di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi, hal ini dengan kinerja yang tinggi penyuluh mampu membina usaha kelompok dan mengembangkan usaha-usaha produktif dengan pemanfaatan modal dari hasil penjualan bokar sehingga dapat meningkatkan sumber pendapatan kelompok pemasaran tersebut. Hubungan kinerja penyuluh pertanian berhubungan positif dan berpengaruh nyata dengan pengetahuan, keterampilan, motivasi, sikap sedangkan jarak tempat tinggal dan fasilitas tidak berpengaruh nyata namun memiliki hubungan positif. Hal ini jarak dan fasilitas bukan merupakan sesuatu hal yang dapat menghalangi kegiatan dan semangat penyuluh dalam mengembangkan kelompok pemasaran bersama bokar di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi.