bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Umsetzungsorienterte Synthese mechatronischer Referenzmodelle
Authors: Gräßler Iris
Published: April 2021

Technische Systeme des Maschinenbaus haben in den letzten Dekaden branchenübergreifend einen Wandel von ursprünglich kinematisch über hydraulisch, pneumatisch hin zu elektronisch angesteuerten und geregelten Systemen vollzogen. Hieraus resultiert der Bedarf, die disziplinspezifisch und historisch gewachsenen Begriffs- und Denkwelten zueinander in Beziehung zu setzen und zu synthetisieren. Unter dem Anspruch der industriellen Umsetzbarkeit werden in diesem Beitrag zentrale Referenzmodelle der Produktentstehung analysiert und in einem ersten Schritt synthetisiert. Hierfür wird zunächst der Handlungsrahmen Produktentstehung definiert und abgegrenzt. Auf der Grundlage der industriell verbreiteten ganzheitlichen Produktionssysteme wird ein ganzheitliches Produktentstehungssystem (PES) entwickelt. Das Produktentstehungssystem dient als Rahmen für die vergleichende Bewertung und die umsetzungsorientierte Synthese existierender mechatronischer Referenzmodelle. Hiermit wird der gemeinsame Kern identifiziert und die Grundlage zur Entwicklung eines übergeordneten multidisziplinären Referenzmodells geschaffen.
Set shifting and inhibition deficits as potential endophenotypes for depression
Authors: Liu Huiting , Funkhouser Carter J. , Langenecker Scott , Shankman Stewart
Published: April 2021

The etiology of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is poorly understood, and identifying endophenotypes, or intermediate processes implicated in pathophysiology, for MDD may inform treatment and identification/prevention efforts. Impaired set-shifting and inhibition are commonly observed in MDD; however, few studies have examined they are endophenotypes for MDD. Thus, the present study tested whether set-shifting and/or inhibition satisfy several endophenotype criteria: specifically, whether they were (1) impaired in current MDD, (2) impaired in remitted MDD, and (3) familial (i.e., correlated within sibling pairs). Set-shifting and inhibition were assessed using subtests from the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System. Psychopathology was assessed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5. Results indicated set-shifting deficits were familial and present in both current MDD and in remitted MDD individuals who had no current disorders, suggesting they may be state-independent. Inhibition was familial, but was generally not impaired in current nor remitted MDD (although the remitted MDD group with no current disorders exhibited impairments on one of the two inhibition tasks). These findings indicate that impaired set-shifting is a promising endophenotype candidate for MDD. Findings are limited to young adults, and further research is needed to test generalizability to other populations, evaluate longitudinal relationships, and examine other endophenotype criteria.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts at a Departmental Level: Building a Committee as a Vehicle for Advancing Progress
Authors: Lingras Katherine , Alexander M. Elizabeth , Vrieze Danielle
Published: April 2021

Academic Health Centers (AHCs) across the nation are experiencing a reawakening to the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Such work impacts both employees and patients served by healthcare institutions. Yet, for departments without previously existing formal channels for this work, it is not always apparent where to begin. The current manuscript details a process for creating a committee as a vehicle for championing DEI efforts at thedepartment level within an AHC. The authors present a six-step model for forming a DEI committee and progress monitoring measures to remain accountable to identified objectives. In each step, the authors provide examples of their work with the goal for readers to tailor and applyeach step to their own departments’ DEI efforts. The current paper also identifies lessons learned with regard to barriers and facilitators of department-level DEI work. Reflections and next steps for DEI work beyond the proposed model are also discussed.
A Guide to Parent-Child fNIRS Hyperscanning Data Analysis
Authors: Nguyen Trinh , Hoehl Stefanie , Vrticka Pascal
Published: April 2021

The use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) hyperscanning during naturalistic interactions in parent-child dyads has substantially advanced our understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of human social interaction. However, despite the rise of developmental hyperscanning studies over the last years, analysis procedures have not yet been standardized and are often individually developed by each research team. This article offers a guide on parent-child fNIRS hyperscanning data analysis in MATLAB and R. We provide an exemplary dataset of 20 dyads assessed during a cooperative versus individual problem-solving task, with brain activity measured using 16 channels located over bilateral frontal and temporo-parietal areas. We use MATLAB toolboxes Homer2 and SPM for fNIRS to preprocess the acquired data, and suggest a standardized procedure previously employed in several publications. Next, we calculate interpersonal neural synchrony between dyads using Wavelet Transform Coherence (WTC) and illustrate how to run a random pair analysis to control for spurious correlations in the signal. We then use RStudio to estimate Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMM) to account for the bounded distribution of coherence values for interpersonal neural synchrony analyses. With this guide, we hope to offer advice for future parent-child fNIRS hyperscanning investigations and to enhance replicability within the field.
The Dynamics of Affect Across the Wake-Sleep Cycle: From Waking Mind-Wandering to Night-Time Dreaming
Authors: Sikka Pilleriin , Valli Katja , revonsuo antti , Tuominen Jarno
Published: April 2021

Affective experiences occur across the wake-sleep cycle—from active wakefulness to resting wakefulness (i.e., mind-wandering or daydreaming) to sleep (i.e., dreaming). Yet, we know little about the dynamics of affective experiences across these states. Here, we investigated the within-person fluctuations in the prevalence and valence of affect experienced during mind-wandering and night-time dreaming. We compared the affective ratings of 328 mind-wandering and 529 dream episodes from 32 healthy adults. In a sub-sample, we additionally analysed the affective ratings of 548 waking episodes from 15 participants. Results showed that mind-wandering was more positively valenced than dreaming, and that both mind-wandering and dreaming were more negatively valenced than active wakefulness. We also compared participants’ self-ratings of affect with external ratings of affective experiences described in verbal reports regarding the same episodes. With self-ratings all the episodes were predominated by positive affect. However, the affective valence of verbal reports changed from positively valenced waking reports to affectively balanced mind-wandering reports to negatively valenced dream reports. Together, the findings show that (1) the positivity bias (i.e., more positive than negative affect) characteristic to waking experiences decreases across the wake-sleep continuum, and (2) conclusions regarding the affective nature of subjective experiences depend on whether self-ratings of affect or the verbal reports describing these experiences are analysed. These findings contribute to our understanding of the nature and possible function of affective experiences across different states of consciousness and call for more integration between the fields of emotion research, mind-wandering research, and dream research.
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Authors: Robinson Maria Martinovna
Published: April 2021

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Household Poverty in Egypt: Poverty Profile, Econometric Modeling and Policy Simulations
Authors: Nosier Shereen , Beram Reham , Mahrous Mohamed
Published: April 2021

Recognizing and understanding the roots of poverty, its elements and determinants in Egypt is vital to coming up with policy recommendations that help eradicate poverty and ameliorate welfare. As a developing country, Egypt has been suffering from increasing poverty rates since year 2000. In this study, the three most recent Egyptian Households Income, Expenditure and Consumption Surveys conducted by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics for the years 2011, 2013 and 2015 are utilized to analyze and model the determinants of poverty in Egypt. A comprehensive poverty profile is constructed for the three years, as well as a comparison for the changes that have occurred over time on the national, rural and urban levels. Some determinants were selected as the most important factors affecting poverty, such as: demographic characteristics, employment status and educational attainment. Additionally, two econometric techniques are employed to model the different factors affecting households’ consumption as well as probability of falling in poverty in Egypt; namely, Fixed Effects Regression and Logistic Regression. The results of the poverty profile, as well as both models, illustrate that the main variables which help reduce poverty are: having low family size, high number of earners and better educational attainment. On the other hand, factors that worsen poverty status of households are working in agriculture and construction sectors, depending on pension as the main source of income in addition to having high dependency ratio. Furthermore, poverty simulation analyses are conducted to assess the effect of changes in the levels of determinants of poverty on probability of being poor to show the possible consequences and effects of potential poverty lessening policies and plans.
STUDI AYAT MANAJEMEN
Authors: Pitri Alisyah
Published: April 2021

Dalam pembahasan buku ini, marilah kita mengenal lebih jauh mengenai Ulumul Qur‟an. Al-Qur‟an adalah kalamullah yang diturunkan kepada nabi Muhammad Saw dengan perantara malaikat Jibril sebagai mu‟jizat. Al-Qur‟an adalah sumber ilmu bagi kaum muslimin yang merupakan dasar-dasar hukum yang mencakup segala hal.
Geophysical interpretation of tectonic features in Bangladesh
Authors: Hasan Mohammad Nurul , Islam Md. Noor , Begum Salma
Published: April 2021

Bangladesh occupies the major part of the Bengal basin. It is mainly a plain fluvi-dieltaic land. Except the eastern and northeastern Tertiary hilly region, the whole country is covered with thick Quaternary sediments.

Tectonic features in Bangladesh, except the eastern and northeastern hilly structures, are hidden under thick cover of sediments. Gravity anomalies dearly show the locations of major subsurface tectonic features of the country, namely a) Himalayan foredeep, b) Rangpur platform, c) Hinge zone, d) Surma basin and e) Bengal foredeep. Magnetic anomalies and the seismic sections also support the gravity results.

Shape, extent and depth of the tectonic features in Bangladesh are interpreted from geophysical data, particularly from the gravity data supported by available geological and drilling information. Interpretation shows that the Rangpur platform, situated in the northwestern Bangladesh, is the shallowest subsurface tectonic feature in the country. The northern part of the Rangpur platform slopes down to the Himalayan foredeep and the southern part to the Hinge zone. The Surma Basin, containing very thick sediments, lies in north-east corner of the country; and the Bengal foredeep, the most extended tectonic feature, occupies the southern deltaic part of the country. The Fold Belt, the only exposed tectonic feature, lies in the eastern and northeastern hilly region of the country.
Interseismic uplift and strain accumulation in Nepal Himalaya
Authors: Kapur Nipun , Agrawal R. C.
Published: April 2021

Savage (1983, 1995) and Thatcher and Rundle (1984) have postulated elastic half space and viscoelastic coupling models of strain accumulation and earthquake occurrences at the upper surface of the subducting lithospheric plate called detachment. These models infer the presence of a locked zone on the detachment during interseismic periods. The analysis based on interseismic uplift data of about two decades in Nepal Himalaya indicates absence of the postulated locked zone and instead suggests occurrence of thrust fault type (up dip) slip on the entire detachment (Jackson and Bilham, 1994). A question then arises as to whether the strains are accumulating at all in this region. Further, if strains are accumulating we may like to investigate the process responsible. The answer is provided by a plausible model visualising strain accumulation due to differential motion of the medium particles on the detachment and those above it. This relative down dip motion of the medium particles on the detachment may be occurring even if the subducting and the overriding plates are not fully coupled or locked.  Sections with high coupling on the detachment would have accumulated larger strains compared to those with low coupling. A temporal decrease in up dip slip rate on the detachment, by virtue of increase in coupling or strain hardening, further represents interseismic accumulation of shear strains. On the other hand, a temporal increase in up dip slip rate, when activates unstable motion, may culminate into occurrence of a large earthquake. This model explains the observed elevation changes in the Himalaya and corresponding inference of up dip slip on the detachment. It also provides plausible justification to the occurrence of moderate and great earthquakes on a part of the detachment lying primarily below the Lesser-Higher Himalaya.
Deformation structures in central Nepal and their engineering geological significance
Authors: Humagain Indra Raj , Schetelig K. , Sharma M. P. , Upreti B. N. , Langer M.
Published: April 2021

Geological maps of the Helambu-Kathmandu area and Kathmandu-Hetauda area with their suitable cross-sections are presented. On the basis of the deformation history, the deformation structures recorded from the field study as well as from the air photo interpretations are classified as continuous and discontinuous deformation structures. All types of discontinuous deformation structures are considered as discontinuities. Discontinuities play decisive role in engineering geology breaking the continuity of the mechanical behaviour of the rockmass at different scales. On the basis of spacing, width, mineral fill and extent, the discontinuities are classified into seven orders. Such classification is essential and appropriate for rockmasses, which are heavily affected by intense tectonic deformation in the Himalaya, the Alps or corresponding orogens. The study area within central Nepal is having many engineering geological problems. Stability of the rock slopes and underground excavations are two major engineering geological problems to deal here with. Significance of the different order of discontinuities in the light of these engineering geological problems are discussed. Orientation of different order of discontinuities is an important parameter affecting blasting, span width, roof support and ground water flow and related problems in the proposed tunnels in the study area. Such structures are also important factor for the stability of the natural slopes and cut slopes.
Quarrying induced particulate air pollution in Jaipur City, western India
Authors: Das D. B. , Bhargava Akshey , Kushwaha R. K. , Gupta A. B. , Pandit M. K.
Published: April 2021

Jhalana hills, fringing the northern and northeastern periphery of the Jaipur City in Rajasthan, western India, form a part of Aravalli bill Range. Stratigrapbically, they belong to the Middle Proterozoic, Delhi Supergroup of rocks, predominantly comprising of quartzite indicating arenaceous facies sedimentation. Signatures of polypbase deformation are manifested as tight to isoclinal folds and steep dips. On account of its close vicinity to the city and conforming to various structural engineering standards, the Jhalana Quartzite bas been a source of construction material for the last two centuries for all types of civil engineering activities in and around Jaipur.

Rapid and unplanned urbanisation of Jaipur and the hinterland areas bas resulted in urban sprawl and industrialization. Increased demand for construction material has resulted in multifold rise in quarrying operations, without taking into account of the consequent adverse impacts. This has led to alarming increase in suspended particulate matter (SPM) in air as one of the three major air pollutants in Jaipur, besides sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NO2). The present work focuses on monitoring and quantitative evaluation of air quality in relation to quarrying activity. The observed values have been compared with the prescribed SPM limits for impact assessment.

The air quality monitoring bas been carried out by establishing three observation sites at different directions from the source of pollution (quarries and stone crusher sites). The prevailing wind direction has been taken into account while synthesising the SPM data. Sampling for twenty-four hour duration with a frequency of twice a week has been done for a period of five months (October, 1996 to February, 1997). For impact assessment modelling, the data were converted into monthly mean concentrations.

The observed exceedence in SPM varies from 118.2 to 278.3%, 13.12 to 163.3% and I 5.87% at different monitoring sites. An inverse relationship of distance from quarrying and crusher sites with SPM exceedence levels in air is also well documented.
Environmental impacts of earthquake hazards: Indian scenario
Authors: Dev Pramendra
Published: April 2021

An overview of environmental consequences resulting due to earthquake phenomena in various parts of India, is presented. The prominent characteristics of major earthquake operations as well as the damages caused to environmental regime and human population are enumerated. The problems of earthquake prediction and control are also discussed.

Prediction of hazardous earthquake activity can be made on the different criteria such as: seismicity pattern preceding large earthquake, recurrence intervals of earthquake events, dilatancy phenomena of high strain zone, changes in groundwater levels and composition and anomalous animal behaviour. However, precise technique for short term prediction is still to be evolved.

Earthquake disasters can be reduced to some extent by adopting adequate remedial measures before, during and after the activity. It is opined that the environmental awareness should be exercised to educate people regarding the defensive operations to protect themselves from adverse effects of earthquakes. The appropriate steps such as schemes of landuse planning, regulation of structural design, and provisions of earthquake insurance programmes may be considered for implementation on priority.
Wdrożenie do polskiego porządku prawnego rozporządzenia Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (UE) w sprawie działań zapobiegawczych i zaradczych w odniesieniu do wprowadzania i rozprzestrzeniania inwazyjnych gatunków obcych
Authors: Dziwisz Stanisław
Published: April 2021

The article presents both European and international aspects related to the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services against invasive alien species. The author also presents national regulations and assesses the fulfillment of the requirements of the Regulation of the European Parliament on the Prevention and Management of the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Alien Species both by the provisions of the current Nature Protection Act and the draft Alien Species Act. He also draws attention to the problems of communes regarding combating Caucasus hogweed, especially in connection with the rejection of the possibility of issuing order regulations aimed at their elimination.
Opinia w sprawie komunikatu Komisji do Parlamentu Europejskiego, Rady, Europejskiego Komitetu Ekonomiczno-Społecznego i Komitetu Regionów: „Sprawozdanie na temat praworządności z 2020 r. Sytuacja w zakresie praworządności w Unii Europejskiej” (COM(2020) 580 final), łącznie z dokumentem roboczym służb Komisji: „Sprawozdanie na temat praworządności z 2020 r. Rozdział dotyczący sytuacji w zakresie praworządności w Polsce” (SWD(2020) 320 final)
Authors: Mik Cezary
Published: April 2021

The opinion discusses the European Commission’s communication on key aspects of the rule of law in the Member States, including clarifying the issue of the rule of law in the European Union, its relevance to the effective functioning of the Union, the importance of the rule of law mechanism, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rule of law in the Member States. The author states that the competences of the Commission to independently formulate the general concept of the rule of law and to take actions assessing the Member States from its perspective should be critically assessed.
Dopuszczalność członkostwa w zespołach parlamentarnych i grupach bilateralnych posłów do PE
Authors: Gierach Ewelina
Published: April 2021

The author indicates that according to the provisions of the Act on the Exercise of the Mandate of a Deputy or Senator, only Deputies and Senators may form parliamentary groupings. The possibility of participation of other persons in sittings of a grouping, including taking the floor in the discussion may be included in the grouping’s internal regulations (statutes). Members of the European Parliament elected in the Republic of Poland may not be members of parliamentary groupings and bilateral groupings.
Modelagem e simulação do processo de desativação do catalisador Cu/ZnOAl2O3 na reforma de metanol com vapor d'água
Authors:   , Silva Alan Jones Benigno da
Published: April 2021

One of the main catalysts used in the reforming of methanol with water vapor to produce hydrogen is Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 due to their high activity and selectivity. With the data from a fixedbed reactor with a central thermocouple, which operated for 700 hours with a constant pressure of 1.93 atm, feed rate 1.5 H2O/CH3OH, with temperature measurements performed periodically in 17 axial axis positions. This project studied two kinetic models for this reaction and as well the deactivation of this catalyst. In the first model, it assumed the reaction is first order irreversible, while the second model, beyond first order kinetics, plus the reaction reverse water gas-shift, as a consecutive reaction. For this, the reactor was modeled mathematically considering the equations of molar balance and energy. The resulting system of differential equations was solved in Matlab® and the heat transfer coefficient and the pre-exponential constants were adjusted, assuming total activity of the catalyst in the instant of time equal to zero. For the other 9 instants of time, the global heat transfer coefficient was kept constant, optimizing only the pre-exponential constant. The results showed a good prediction of both models about the experimental data, mainly in relation to the temperature profiles. Model 2, which considered the formation of carbon monoxide, adjusted to the experimental molar flow profiles. The catalytic activity was determined for the reactor with its total length and 16 fixed bed reactors in series, in 10 different periods. To assess deactivation, models from the literature were used that consider sintering and deposition of coke or carbon, in both cases the adjustments were satisfactory
Impact of structural changes in product sales on the profitability of production of agricultural enterprises in the region (on the example of the Altai Krai)
Authors:   Altai Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Vorobyov S.P. , Vorobyova V.V. ,   Altai State University, Savchenko A.S. ,   Altai Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Mosina I.G. ,   Altai Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: April 2021

Studies were conducted to determine the impact of structural factors on the profitability of agricultural production in the Altai Krai. It was revealed that the largest amplitude of structural fluctuations per unit of specific weight of production was observed for the products of sheep, beet, beekeeping, pig breeding. The decrease in the size of production in sheep farming is associated with the liquidation of unprofitable activities, in pig farming – with the bankruptcy of credited pig complexes. The influence of structural and qualitative indicators on the profitability of agricultural enterprises in the whole region and its natural and economic zones is shown. The directions of formation of the mechanism of balanced (proportional) development of agriculture related to the need to improve state regulation of agricultural development, the mechanism of adaptation of commodity producers to changes in external conditions are summarized.
Features of demography, employment, social and living conditions of the population by groups of settlements of the Voronezh region
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University – MSKhA named after K.A. Timiryazev, Shibalkin A.E.
Published: April 2021

Comparative analysis of rural settlements on the basis of data from passports of rural settlements, differentiated by the number of their population, is carried out. In settlements of different groups, the demographic situation and the nature of employment of the population differ significantly. Medical, educational and transport services are difficult for their population of settlements with low population, also there is practically no housing construction today in such settlements. Totally, it makes the further existence of such settlements problematic.
ON THE NATURE, ESSENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE ADMINISTRATION OF RURAL TERRITORIES
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of Agrarian Economy and Social Development of Rural Areas – VNIOPTUSkH, Zakharov R.V.
Published: April 2021

The article notes that one of the reasons for the crisis in the Russian countryside is the insufficient development of the theory of rural management. As a result, the functions of state governance in the countryside are formed without due consideration of the factors of rural development; there are no scientifically substantiated principles for the distribution of these functions by administrative levels. In addition, the activities of the authorities responsible for the socio-economic state of the village are carried out without full consideration of the main purpose of the functions under consideration - the provision of comprehensive support to entrepreneurial structures, the population and other management objects in the territory. The current situation has led to the fact that two key tasks of public administration - the development and full use of the potential of rural areas - are not being effectively addressed, which became the main reason for the crisis in the countryside.
Improved Apical Margins with Use of Periurethral Suspension Stitch in Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Authors: Keating Kevin , Keating Kevin , Rohloff Matthew , J. Maatman Thomas
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Robotic surgery has transformed the standard treatment for localized prostate cancer. Oncologic control is at the foremost concern when treating prostate cancer. Previous studies have detailed the use of a periurethral suspension stitch during robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), but none have demonstrated significant improvement in surgical margins.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to illustrate the use of a periurethral suspension stitch during RARP and its impact on apical surgical margin status.
Methods: This study retrospectively analysed 97 patients who underwent RARP by a single high-volume robotic surgeon (TJM) between November 2011 and February 2014. The patients were split into two cohorts with one group (Suspended Stitch) having the dorsal venous complex (DVC) ligation stitch suspended while the second group having the DVC ligation stitch unsuspended (Unsuspended Stitch).
Results: Positive margins were seen in 39.6% of patients in the Unsuspended Stitch group and 20.4% of patients in the Suspended Stitch group (p=0.04). Patients in the Unsuspended Stitch group had a Gleason score > 7 in 33.3% of cases, where patients in the Suspended Stitch group had a Gleason score > 7 in 57.1% of cases.
Conclusion: Localized prostate cancer treatment has significantly changed with RARP. This study provides an additional technique for achieving improved oncologic control.
experiência do sudoeste asiático - Timor-Leste
Authors: Martins Francisco
Published: April 2021

Contando com o acolhimento da Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e, o XXVI encontro da AULP foi histórico. Pela primeira vez, em 30 anos de atividadeassociativa, a associação reuniu em terras timorenses, revelando ser uma oportunidade única para reafirmar a língua portuguesa num país que se comprometeu a impulsionar a promoção da língua portuguesa através da formação inicial e contínua de professores e ainda da expansão do ensino da língua às escolas privadas. Por sugestão da Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e a agenda do encontro, que decorreu nos dia 29, 30 junho e 1 julho, abordou diversos aspetos em torno do tema “Rotas de signos: mobilidade académica e globalização no espaço da CPLP e Macau”. Como já é frequente, este tema foi posteriormente distribuído por várias sessões que resultaram em comunicações com temas diversos. Em algumas dessas comunicações esteve patente o estudo de signos que contam a história de Timor-Leste; outras intervenções refletirão políticas e estratégias de viabilização da mobilidade académica nos países lusófonos. Por fim, alguns oradores viram neste encontro a ocasião para divulgar atuais projetos que poderão servir de exemplo para futuras iniciativas ou até incitar parcerias interuniversitárias.
história e registo dos encontros da AULP: Atas
Authors: Montalvão Sarmento Cristina , Guimarães Pandora
Published: April 2021

O primeiro encontro da AULP tem lugar na Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal, três anos depois da sua fundação. Na necessidade de reunir em livro as comunicações apresentadas durante os Encontros, nos diversos painéis temáticos, bem como uma listagem dos participantes, o conselho de administração decidiu criar esta coleção após o II Encontro da AULP, em Évora, em 1990.
DA EUROPA: os esforços portugueses (1989 a 1994)
Authors: Guerreiro João
Published: April 2021

A Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP) foi criada há quase trinta anos, antecipando-se em dez anos à constituição da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP). Beneficiando de um impulso inicial do Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Portuguesas (CRUP) e do seu Presidente, o Professor António Simões Lopes, então Reitor da Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, a Associação foi formalizada em 1986 na cidade da Praia (Cabo Verde). Uma quinzena de instituições do ensino superior de seis países de língua portuguesa (Angola, Brasil, Cabo Verde, Guiné Bissau, Moçambique e Portugal) acordaram constituir a AULP.
impulso da América do Sul
Authors: Campolina Diniz Clélio
Published: April 2021

Inicialmente, gostaria de registar meu reconhecimento aos idealizadores da AULP e a seus presidentes, em especial ao Prof. António Simões Lopes, seuprimeiro Presidente (1986-1996), mas também aos que o sucederam, Profs. Ruy Pauleti (1996-1999), Brazão Mazula (1999-2002), João Teta (2002-2005),Adriano Pimpão (2005-2006), João Guerreiro (2006-2008), Ronaldo Tadeu Pena (2008-2009), Jorge Ferrão (2011-2014) e ao atual presidente, Prof. Rui Martins.

Embora meu período de presidência tenha sido de apenas um ano e meio, já que estava completando o mandato da UFMG na presidência, esta foi a grandeoportunidade que tive, como Reitor da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (2010-2014), de reforçar nossos laços com Portugal, com as nações africanas de língua oficial portuguesa, Angola, Cabo Verde, Moçambique Guiné Bissau e São Tome e Príncipe, e com Macau e o Timor Leste.
encontros no sul da China e a atual presidência da AULP da RAEM, China
Authors: Martins Rui , Rangel Jorge
Published: April 2021

Apesar dos estudos universitários em Macau terem uma tradição que remonta a 1594 – com a fundação pelos jesuítas do antigo Colégio Universitário de São Paulo, a primeira universidade de cariz ocidental na China, cuja fachada é ainda hoje o mais famoso “ex-libris” do território e a peça fundamental do edificado que foi classificado pela UNESCO como Património Mundial em 2005 – eles sofreram uma longa interrupção desde o século XVI e até à criação em 1981 da Universidade da Ásia Oriental – UAO, universidade privada com o terreno concedido pelo governo, que marcou o início do ensino superior moderno em Macau. Durante os primeiros anos após o estabelecimento da UAO, os alunos, na sua maioria, eram provenientes de Hong Kong. Posteriormente, a então administração portuguesa de Macau, atendendo à necessidade de formar recursos humanos locais para o período de transição (1987-1999, de acordo com a Declaração Conjunta Luso-Chinesa), e antes da transferência da soberania do Território para a China, procedeu à aquisição da UAO através da Fundação Macau, em 1988.
Drying Kinetics of Indigenous Fermented Foods of the Himalaya region (Gundruk, Sinki, and Maseura)
Authors: Ghimire Arjun
Published: April 2021

Indigenous fermented foods Gundruk (fermented mustard leaves), Sinki (fermented radish taproot), and Maseura (fermented lentils) are mostly sun dried, and thus often deteriorate during the uncontrolled drying process. Herein, cabinet drying was done at 50, 55, and 60°C after fermentation, and the moisture loss was systematically recorded. The data were converted to moisture ratio and fitted to five semi-theoretical drying mathematical models: Modified Henderson and Pabis, Logarithmic, Two-Term, Midilli et al., and Approximate diffusion. All the models were validated using statistical parameters, namely: R2, RMSE, χ2, and SSE. The Midilli et al. model gave excellent fit for all three products, with R2 greater than 0.97. The effective diffusivity values increased with an increase in air temperature for all the samples. The activation energy values were found to be 56.25, 21.63 and 15.08 kJ/ mol while the diffusivity constants were found to be 1268.51, 0.028, and 8.655× 10-3 m2/s for Gundruk, Sinki, and Maseura, respectively.
Analisis Potensi Ekosistem Terumbu Karang Untuk Kesesuaian Lokasi Wisata Selam, Pantai Dato Kabupaten Majene
Authors: Atjo Andi Arham , Fitriah Reski , Nur Rahmi
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi dan kondisi Pantai Dato sebagai objek wisata selam yang ditinjau berdasarkan aspek biofisik. Metode Penelitian meliputi Waktu dan tempat yaitu pada bulan Mei-April 2019 Bertempat di Perairan Pantai Dato, Perisiapan Alat dan Bahan, Prosedur Lapangan, Analisis data, dan Pelaporan. kawasan Pantai Dato menunjukkan untuk kegiatan wisata selam kedalaman 10 meter pada Stasiun IV, VI dan VII termasuk kategori cukup sesuai (S2), faktor yang masih minim dan menjadi pembatas yakni parameter tutupan karang, jumlah lifeform karang dan jenis ikan karang. Sedangkan pada Stasiun V termasuk kategori sangat sesuai (S1) namun masih ada parameter yang memiliki nilai dibawah standar kesesuaian kawasan untuk kategori sangat sesuai (S1) yakni parameter jumlah Lifeform karang dan jenis ikan karang.
Efektifitas Ekstrak Jahe Merah (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) Terhadap Infeksi Bakteri Vibrio Alginolyticus Pada Ikan Kerapu Macan (Epinephelus Fuscoguttatus Forsskål, 1775) Secara In Vitro
Authors: Muthalib Yanti , Lestari Asmi Citra , Tondok Alexander Rante , Athirah Admi
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh ekstrak jahe merah dengan kosentrasi yang berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri patogen V. Alginolyticus pada ikan kerapu macan.  Isolasi bakteri V. alginolyticus dilakukan di laboratorium Mikrobiologi Laut.  Uji in- vitro ekstrak jahe merah dilakukan di Laboratorium Biofarmaka Universitas Hasanuddin.  Pengujian antibakteri menggunakan metode difusi agar. Hasil uji difusi ekstrak n-Heksana, etanol dan metanol menunjukan bahwa ekstrak metanol memiliki nilai tertinggi 15,19 mm.  Pada pengujian konsentrasi hambat minimum (KHM) ekstrak metanol  terhadap bakteri patogen V.alginolyticus BBAP diperoleh KHM pada konsentrasi 250 ppm.  Karena pada konsentrasi dibawah 250 ekstrak metanol jahe merah sudah tidak memilik zona hambat sama sekali.
Strategi Pengembangan Perikanan Pukat Cincin di Boalemo Gorontalo
Authors: Jamadin Ahmad , Kantun Wayan , Moka Wilma Joanna
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan strategi pengembangan perikanan pukat cincin di Boalemo. Penelitian menggunakan metode survei untuk memperoleh informasi terkait teknis alat tangkap, aspek biologi, teknologi, sosial, ekonomi, ekologi dan kelembagaan. Penelitian ini dilakukan mulai bulan Mei-Juni 2019 di Mananggu Boalemo. Data yang diperoleh di analisis dengan metode SWOT (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats). Hasil yang diperoleh adalah nilai matriks IFE (Internal Factor Evaluation) sebesar 3,4464 dan matriks EFE (Eksternal Factor Evaluation) sebesar 2,1083 yang menunjukkan bahwa strategi pengembangan pukat cincin berada pada kuadran IV ( pertumbuhan). Hal tersebut mengindikasikan bahwa pengembangan pukat cincin dalam fase pertumbuhan atau dalam kondisi stabil dengan menitikberatkan pada strategi intensif (Intensive Strategy). Pada penelitian ini diperoleh delapan strategi pengembangan perikanan pukat cincin di Mananggu Boalemo.
Kajian Eksplorasi Kondisi Sosial Ekonomi Masyarakat Pembudidaya Rumput Laut Kecamatan Arungkeke, Kabupaten Jeneponto
Authors: Athirah Admi , Asaf Ruzkiah , Paena Mudian
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi sosial ekonomi masyarakat pembudidaya rumput laut di kawasan pesisir Kecamatan Arungkeke, Kabupaten Jeneponto, Sulawesi Selatan. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Juni sampai November 2019.  Penelitian ini adalah penelitian diskriptif kuantitatif pada aspek yaitu kondisi sosial masyarakat (kondisi tempat tinggal dan pendidikan), kondisi ekonomi (jenis pekerjaan dan tingkat pendapatan). Pengumpulan data menggunakan angket dan wawancara terstruktur kepada 45 rumah tangga sebagai responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara umum tingkat pendapatan masyarakat Kecamatan Arungkeke masih sangat rendah. Demikian pula, pendapatan masyarakat pembudidaya rumput laut. Mayoritas masyarakat bekerja sebagai petani, sedangkan masyarakat yang bekerja sebagai pembudidaya rumput laut sebagian besar bekerja sebagai nelayan. Masyarakat Arungkeke sudah memiliki tempat tinggal layak huni sesuai dengan beberapa kriteria serta status kepemilikan bangunan milik sendiri. Berdasarkan tingkat pendidikan secara umum masyarakat berpendidikan rendah dengan tingkat pendidikan terakhir Sekolah Dasar (SD), begitu juga pada rumah tangga sebagai pembudidaya rumput laut secara umum berpendidikan terakhir Sekolah Dasar.
Distribusi Spasial dan Temporal Arus Permukaan Laut di Selat Makassar
Authors: Ady Jufri  , Ihsan Muh Nur , Sahabuddin
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi spasial dan temporal arus permukaan laut di perairan Selat Makassar dengan menggunakan data citra satelit. Data yang digunakan adalah data citra satelit AVISO Januari-Desember 2019. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa perairan Selat Makassar Berdasarkan peta arus perairan Selat Makassar (Musim Barat, Musim peralihan I, Musim Timur dan musim peralihan II) didapatkan bahwa arus permukaan bergerak dari Selatan (Laut Flores) ke arah bagian Utara. Dimana Musim Barat (Desember – Februari) dan Musim Timur (September – November) memiliki kecepatan arus yang lebih kuat dibandingkan dengan musim peralihan setiap tahunnya yaitu berkisar antara 0.3243 - 0.5059 m/s. Sedangkan kecepatan arus pada saat terjadi musim peralihan yaitu sekitar 0.05347 - 0.2352 m/s. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan menjadi penelitian pendahuluan untuk memetakan pola arus di Selat Makassar dan keterkaitannya dengan distribusi ikan-ikan ekonomis penting di perairan tersebut.
Dampak Pengelolaan Migas Terhadap Perikanan Tangkap Skala Kecil di Sulawesi Barat
Authors: Putra Wahyudi Dedy , Yahya Amran
Published: April 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran pengaruh pengelolaan migas offshore terhadap perikanan tangkap skala kecil di Pulau Lere-lerekang. Penelitian ini dilakukan selama 3 bulan yang dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Sendana sebagai wilayah konsentrasi nelayan skala kecil yang melakukan operasi penangkapan di wilayah perairan Pula Bala-balakang.  Parameter yang diamati terdiri dari 2 aspek yaitu aspek ekonomi dan social dimana variabel yang digunakan pada kedua aspek tersebut mengacu pada metode RAPFISH dan dianalisa secara deskriptif. Pengambilan data mengacu pada metode purposive sampling dan snowball. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa persepsi nelayan terhadap pendapatan, jumlah hasil tangkapan semenjak adanya pengelolaan migas di wilayah perairan Pulau Bala-balakang cenderung menurun sedangkan parameter nilai hasil tangkapan dan biaya melaut cenderung meningkat. Peningkatan nilai hasil tangkapan disebabkan semakin sedikitnya jumlah hasil tangkapan yang dapat didaratkan oleh nelayan di lokasi penelitian, namun peningkatan nilai hasil tangkapan ini tidak dapat dirasakan manfaatnya karena tidak sebanding dengan jumlah hasil tangkapan yang diperoleh dan semakin tingginya biaya operasional yang disebabkan lokasi penangkapan yang semakin jauh. Pada aspek social sebagian besar nelayan menyatakan pekerjaan sebagai nelayan skala kecil yang melakukan operasi penangkapan ikan di wilayah perairan Pulau Bala-balakang sudah tidak mampu untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari sehingga untuk mengatasi kondisi tersebut maka nelayan melakukan strategi adaptasi yaitu dengan mencari pekerjaan sampingan atau beralih menjadi penyedia jasa angkutan antar pulau
Infectious Complications in Severely Burned Adult Patients-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Algorithm
Authors:   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, GROSU-BULARDA Andreea , LAZARESCU Andra-Luana ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, ANDREI Mihaela-Cristina ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, IONESCU Dan Aurel ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, FRUNZA Adrian ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, GRAMA Sabina ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, STOIAN Alexandru ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, HODEA Florin Vlad ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, NEAGU Tiberiu Paul ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, ARGHIR POPESCU Serban ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, LASCAR Ioan ,   Clinic of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2021

Severe burn injuries represent a major challenge to the entire healthcare system in developing countries and even for states with a high standard of care. A clear understanding of the physiopathology of burn injuries is essential for providing an adequate prompt treatment to ensure an optimal patient outcome. Early recognition and treatment of burns complications, especially severe infections represent an important prevention strategy, improving survival after these severe injuries. Specific treatment must be conducted according to the characteristics of the patients in order to reduce morbidity and mortality and avoid the development of antimicrobial resistance. A diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm is presented, centered on infectious source prevention and control with early surgical excision and skin grafting together with culture-guided antimicrobial therapy. It is a known fact that, indifferent of the involved germ, the best intervention for both prophylaxis and treatment of infections in the burn patient is the early excision of the devitalized tissue and subsequent closure of burn wounds with skin grafts, measures that diminish local and systemic mediator releasing effects in burnt tissue, attenuating the progressive inflammatory
Improvement of quality of care in inflammatory bowel disease: the role of Steroid Assessment Tool (SAT)-results from a tertiary center trial
Authors:   1st Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Emergency University Hospital, „Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, GORAN Loredana , NEGREANU Lucian ,   1st Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Emergency University Hospital, „Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2021

Corticosteroids play an important role in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease patients. They are used for induction of remission but due to their numerous side-effects they are avoided in the long term treatments.In order to improve medical care for the IBD patients guidelines were developed to avoid steroid excess and to promote regular monitoring of corticosteroid use. The aim of this study was to evaluate corticosteroid treatment using an online tool in a tertiary IBD centre from Romania. Methods: An online monitoring tool – SAT (Steroid Assessment Tool) was used to assess disease characteristics, corticosteroid use, corticosteroid excess as defined by international guidelines and the use of bone protection medication associated to steroid treatment. Two successive evaluations of patients treated in a tertiary IBD center were made, the first one in March 2019 on 44 patients and the second one 12 month later, in March 2020, on 84 patients. Data were statistically analyzed with SPSS® software. Results: The results showed that in 2019 the rate of corticosteroid use was of 34%, while in 2020 there was a decrease of corticosteroid use up to 25%. Regarding steroid excess, in 2019 there were 20.4% of patients treated with steroids in excess, but we managed to reduce it to 5.95% in 2020, a decrease that was statistically significant. Bone protection medication was prescribed to only 6.6% of patients treated with corticosteroids in 2019, but a significant increase up to 95% was obtained in 2020. Discussions: Two SAT evaluations of a tertiary IBD centre from Romania revealed that despite new therapeutic options, the rate of steroid use was higher than that reported in other international studies. The objective evaluation of steroid use determined a change in managing IBD patients, thus we succeeded to decrease significantly the rate of steroid excess and increase the use of calcium and vitamin D associated to corticotherapy. Conclusions: The use of an objective tool for monitoring corticosteroid use determined an improvement in managing IBD patients and thus of quality of care.