bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimal quantum metrology of distant black bodies
Authors: Pearce Mark E. , Campbell Earl T. , Kok Pieter
Published: July 2017

Measurements of an object's temperature are important in many disciplines, from astronomy to engineering, as are estimates of an object's spatial configuration. We present the quantum optimal estimator for the temperature of a distant body based on the black body radiation received in the far-field. We also show how to perform separable quantum optimal estimates of the spatial configuration of a distant object, i.e. imaging. In doing so we necessarily deal with multi-parameter quantum estimation of incompatible observables, a problem that is poorly understood. We compare our optimal observables to the two mode analogue of lensed imaging and find that the latter is far from optimal, even when compared to measurements which are separable. To prove the optimality of the estimators we show that they minimise the cost function weighted by the quantum Fisher information---this is equivalent to maximising the average fidelity between the actual state and the estimated one.
Evidence for variations in the morphometric traits between two sibling species of Drosophila: D. ananassae and D. pallidosa
Authors: Singh Roshni , Singh Bashisth
Published: July 2017

Darwinian theory of evolution states that, evolution occurs through the
natural selection. Therefore, demonstration of natural selection in nature is
the central aim of many evolutionary studies and selection acts primarily at
the phenotypic level because it is well known that phenotypic traits are the
primary target of natural selection. While keeping this in view, we have
studied certain morphometric traits in the sibling species pair, D. ananassae
and D. pallidosa to test intra- and interspecific variations. The traits
studied are wing length, thorax length, ratio of wing length and thorax
length, sternopleural bristle number, ovariole number and sex-comb tooth
number. In females of D. ananassae, significant strain differences were found
for all the traits except ovariole number. In males, significant strain
differences were found for all the traits. On the other hand, in D.
pallidosa, significant strain differences were found for all the traits in
both, males and females. The values of all the morphometric traits were
significantly higher in females of both the species in comparison to males.
The values of all the morphometric traits were higher in D. ananassae.
However, the phenotypic variability, expressed in terms of coefficient of
variation, was higher in D. pallidosa. Except for ratio of wing length and
thorax length, CV was higher in the case of females in comparison to males.
Size related traits are least variable while bristle numbers and reproductive
traits are most variable. Except few, most of the traits are positively
correlated with each other in both the species. Intra- and interspecific
variations were found with respect to different morphometric traits. Although
sibling species have been defined as morphologically identical, our results
show that sibling species may show variations in certain morphometric traits
and these quantitative differences in the morphometric traits act as
discriminant marker between these sibling species in the lack of any
qualitative differences.
Genetic characterization and molecular mapping of novel chlorophyll deficiency gene in air-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.)
Authors: Shahadati-Moghaddam Zeinalabedin , Kahrizi Danial , Kazemi Elham
Published: July 2017

This study was performed to genetical and morphological investigation of a
novel chlorophyll deficiency gene in tobacco leaf. One low chlorophyll
content (LCC) variety (Urumieh 2) and high chlorophyll content (HCC) variety
(Burley Ree 103) from the Burley type was crossed and the F2 generation was
grown on the field. One hundred plants were selected, contained low and high
chlorophyll content. These plants were sampled and DNA was extracted. Sixty
RAPD primers were tested on parents, LCC and HCC Bulks based on Bulk
Segregant Analysis (BSA). Chi-square test confirmed the monogenic
segregation. Regresion analysis showed that there was strong relationship
between greenness degree and chlorophyll contents. Four primers (OPE17,
OPC09, OPB08 and OPR02) showed polymorphism and after the test on 97 samples
from the F2 generation two markers were selected (OPB08-1050 and
OPC09-1900). That showed 15.9 and 10.8 CM distance from chlorophyll locus
respectively.
Heritability and combining ability of vegetative growth and phenological development of diallel crosses of rapeseed
Authors: Naheed Hafsa , Raziuddin R , Abid Sana , Sohail Quahir , Hassan Ghulam , Arif Muhammad
Published: July 2017

To estimate combining ability and heritability of F2 populations of 4 x 4
full diallel crosses and parents, an experiment was carried out at The
University of Agriculture, during 2012-2013. Four parental lines and F2
populations of six direct and six reciprocal crosses were planted in the
experiment using RCB design. Data were recorded on phenological and
vegetative growth traits: Days to flowering, plant height, main stem length,
main raceme length, primary branches, and days to maturity. Analysis of
variance revealed significant variation among genotypes for all the
parameters studied. The results of combining ability analysis showed that
general combining ability (GCA) was highly significant for primary branches
plant-1, significant for plant height and days to physiological maturity and
non-significant for the remaining traits. Specific combining ability (SCA)
and reciprocal effects (RE) were significant for plant height, days to
flowering, main raceme length and days to physiological maturity. Genotype
AUP-401 was best general combiner for main raceme length, primary branches
plant-1 and days to physiological maturity. Among the crosses, AUP-404 x
AUP-402 was best specific combiner for plant height, days to flowering and
main stem length. Broad sense heritability was high (>70%) for plant height,
main stem length and primary branches. Moderate heritability was observed for
main raceme length, days to 50% flowering and days to physiological maturity.
The variance components of SCA were greater than respective GCA components of
all the characters signifying the presence of non- additive genetic effects
in transfer of these traits and selection in the later generations should be
practiced for improvement of these traits.
Assessment of Serbian pepper varieties grown in conditions of South Bulgaria
Authors: Todorova Velichka , Djinovic Ivo
Published: July 2017

The comparative estimation was carried out with eight Serbian pepper
varieties (Capsicum annuum L.) during the period 2010-2011 in field
conditions at Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
The varieties were evaluated by some important morphological traits of the
plant and fruit, total and marketable yield. The assessment by plant and
stem height showed proved differences between them. Romansa and Ekstaza
formed significantly longer fruits than other varieties while Amanda was
with the lowest values by this trait but with the highest ones by the
diameter at the base and flesh thickness. Romansa, Ekstaza and Delfina were
most productive before maturity stage with 46.04 t ha-1, 45.31 t ha-1 and
45.13 t ha-1, respectively. The varieties which were evaluated by yield of
the fruit at maturity stage showed non proved differences by total yield and
their values were from 21.34 t ha-1 for Delfina to 24.41 t ha-1 for Slonovo
uvo.
Sensory, chemical and morphological characterization of Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata genotypes from different geographical origins
Authors: Pevicharova Galina , Velkov Nikolay
Published: July 2017

Cucurbita spp. is one of the most important vegetable crops in the world.
They are characterized by great polymorphism according plants and fruits
traits. The fruits are consumed in different ways as boiled, baked, dried or
processed in puree and juice. The aim of the study was to assess variation
of fruit sensory, chemical and morphological characteristics of Cucurbita
genotypes in order to find appropriate parental components for the future
high quality breeding programme. During 2-year period nine winter squash
(Cucurbita maxima Duch.) and three pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.)
genotypes originating from different geographical regions were tested on
their morphological characters, basic chemical components and sensory
profile. Cluster analysis and Principle component analysis were applied in
order to identify similarities of different genotypes. According to the
fruit characteristics and plant habitus significant differences were
recorded. Considerable variation in the content of dry matter, ascorbic
acid, total sugars, total pigments, beta-carotene and sensory assessment of
the boiled fruits was established. Accession Moskatna carotina had the best
flavour and chemical composition. The studied Cucurbita genotypes are a good
basis for performing a breeding program to improve the sensory quality of
fruits and increase basic chemical components especially those with
antioxidant effect.
Morphological and molecular identification of Phytophthora species isolated from the rhizosphere of declining oak trees in Krotoszyn Plateau
Authors: Tkaczyk Miłosz , Milenkovic Ivan , Nowakowska Justyna , Borys Małgorzata , Kałuski Tomasz , Gawlak Magdalena , Czyż Michał , Oszako Tomasz
Published: July 2017

The following paper presents the results on the determination of the
diversity of species from the Phytophthora genus occurring in the declining
oak stands in Krotoszyn Plateau in Poland. From the 50s of the last century,
significant deterioration of oak health was observed in these stands, and
Phytophthora species were suggested as one of the factors of the decline. In
order to determine the presence of pathogenic organisms from the
Phytophthora genus in these stands, 180 rhizosphere soil samples from three
forest districts throughout the Krotoszyn Plateau were collected and
subjected to the isolation method. Phytophthora species were consistently
isolated from all the sampled stands, and 194 isolates from 111 positive
samples were obtained. However, 150 (77%) and 44 (23%) isolates originated
from the samples taken under the symptomatic and asymptomatic trees,
respectively. All the obtained isolates were morphologically classified
using the light and scanning electron microscopy and divided into
morphological groups. Genomic DNA was isolated from selected isolates
representing each group, ITS regions were amplified and sequence analyses
were performed. In total, four different Phytophthora species were detected,
including P. cactorum, P. plurivora, P. quercina and P. europaea. The most
often isolated species were P. cactorum and P. plurivora. This is the first
report of P. europaea in oak stands in Poland.
Determination of somatic and sex chromosomes of three Egyptian birds species using cytogenetic analysis
Authors: Abu-Almaaty A.H.
Published: July 2017

Study of karyotypes has been revealing important information on the taxonomic
relationships and evolutionary patterns in various groups of birds.
Karyotypes analysis and morphometric measurement of the chromosomes of three
birds species of Geopelia cuneata (Columbiformes), Oriolus oriolus and Corvus
ruficollis (Passeriformes) and their karyological have been studied. The
diploid chromosome numbers of three species were, 2n=72, 2n=80 and 2n =80
respectively. The karyotypes of three species were different. The somatic and
sex chromosomes and karyotypes of three species discussed and compared with
other related species in the present study.
Risk-Factor Disclosure and Asset Prices
Authors: Heinle Mirko S. , Smith Kevin C. , Verrecchia Robert E.
Published: July 2017

While researchers and practitioners alike estimate firms' exposures to systematic risk factors, the disclosure literature typically assumes that exposures are common knowledge. We develop a model where the firm's exposure to a factor is unknown, and analyze the effects of factor-exposure uncertainty on share price and the effects of disclosure about the exposure. We find that: (1) factor-exposure uncertainty introduces skewness and excess kurtosis in the cash flow distribution relative to the commonly used normal distribution; (2) risk-factor disclosure affects all moments of that distribution; and (3) the pricing of higher moments affects the price response of disclosure and the incentives to disclose. For example, factor-exposure uncertainty may actually increase price when the uncertainty implies positive skewness in the cash flow distribution. Hence, a reduction in uncertainty through disclosure may increase cost of capital. We also extend our model to multiple firms and show that factor-exposure uncertainty manifests as uncertainty about a firm's CAPM beta.

JEL Classifications: G12; M41.
China's Closed Pyramidal Managerial Labor Market and the Stock Price Crash Risk
Authors: Chen Donghua , Kim Jeong-Bon , Li Oliver Zhen , Liang Shangkun
Published: July 2017

Managers of China's state-owned firms work in a closed pyramidal managerial labor market. They enjoy non-transferable benefits if they choose to stay within this system. The higher up are they in this labor market hierarchy (their political ranks), the fewer are their outside employment opportunities. Due to career and wealth concerns, they are cautious and risk-averse when managing firms. We examine the effect of managers' political ranks on firms' stock price crash risk and find a negative association. This association mainly exists in firms with younger managers and managers with shorter tenure. Further, this effect is only significant in regions with weak market forces, in firms without foreign investors, without political connections, and during periods with no local government leaders' or managers' political promotions. We conclude that the political ranking system reduces the stock price crash risk.

JEL Classifications: G30; J33.
Auditor-Provided Tax Nonaudit Services and the Implied Cost of Equity Capital
Authors: Alsadoun Nasser , Naiker Vic , Navissi Farshid , Sharma Divesh S.
Published: July 2017

Although the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) banned most nonaudit services (NAS), it did not restrict auditors from providing tax NAS to their audit clients. In the post-SOX period, regulators and investors are highly concerned about the increase in tax NAS and consequently calling for restrictions. The profession contends that tax NAS are beneficial to the audit and opposes limitations. We contribute to this ongoing debate and fill a void in the literature by examining investors' perception of auditor-provided tax NAS, as reflected in the implied cost of equity capital. Our results suggest that investors require higher cost of equity capital for clients that generate more tax NAS revenue for their auditor's office. Further tests reveal that our main finding is driven by audit clients that report more uncertain tax reserves (higher tax risk), rather than clients that exhibit poor financial reporting quality. The effects we document are economically significant and robust to a large battery of sensitivity tests. Our findings suggest that investors seem to negatively perceive tax NAS because of punitive and cash flow risks associated with tax NAS.

Data Availability: All data are publicly available from sources identified in the text.
Kandungan Fraksi Serat Ransum Pellet Unggas Dengan Penggunaan Tepung Indigoferazollingeriana
Authors: Jati Putri , Adelina Triani , Mucra Dewi Ananda
Published: July 2017

This study aims to evaluation the effect of Indigofera zollingeriana flour utilization inpoultry pellet ration on the content of the fiber fraction ,namely : Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF), Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF), Acid Detergent Lignin (ADL), hemicelluloses and cellulose. The experimental design used Completely Randomized Design(CRD),which consists of 4 treatments and 5 replicates. The treatments were the level of Indigofera zollingeriana flour utilization that were T0 = 0% Indigofera zollingeriana  (control),T1  =  5%  Indigofera  zollingeriana,  T2  =10%  Indigofera  zollingeriana,  T3  =  15%  Indigofera zollingeriana.  The  results showed that the Indigofera zollingeriana utilization had no significant effect (P>0.05) on the content of NDF, hemicellulose, cellulose but had  significantly effect (P<0.05) to the content of ADF and highly significant effect (P<0.01) on the content of ADL. It was concluded that the use of 15% Indigofera zollingerian alowered the content ADF and ADL, unable to reduce the content fNDF and unable to increase the content of hemicellulose and cellulose.The use of 15% Indigofera zollingeriana is t h e b e s t  30.39% NDF; 9.42% ADF; 2.25% ADL; 20.98% hemicellulose and 4.53% cellulose.
Penggunaan Tepung Sagu Dalam Pembuatan Rendang Telur Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Kualitas Kimia
Authors: Sukatno Sukatno , Mirdhayati Irdha , Febrina Dewi
Published: July 2017

Rendang telur is one of the Indonesian local foods that were popular in west Sumatra community. Rendang telur is presented in combination egg crackers and dried rendang seasoning. Generally, the main ingredient used in making egg crackers was combination of rice flour and wheat flour. This research was conducted to study the using of sago flour as a main ingredient due to sago had high availability in Riau province and utilization of non rice starch. The aims of this research was to know the chemical properties of Rendang telur that were made by using sago flour. The experimental design was Complete Randomize Design with four treatments and four replications.The treatments were amount of sago flour that were used, consists of A (rice flour 25 g as a control), B (sago flour 25 g), C (sago flour 30 g) and D (sago flour 35 g). Variable analyzed were protein content, moisture content, lipid content, acid value and content of free fatty acid. The result show that the protein content ranged between9.14-6.42% wb, the moisture content ranged between 2.94-2.04%, fat content ranged between 41.01-30.6% wb, acid value andfree fatty acid ranged between 1.70-2.14 mg and 1.09-1.37%, respectively. It can be concluded that sago flour could use asreplacer rice flour if amount added is not more than 30 g based on protein content. An addition of 35 g sago flour could reduce protein content, but non significance effect to moisture content, fat content, acid value and free fatty acid content.
Kualitas Fisik Telur Puyuh Yang Direndam Dalam Larutan Gelatin Tulang Kaki Ayam Dengan Lama Penyimpanan Yang Berbeda
Authors: Joni Indra
Published: July 2017

Quail eggs is one of the perishable food. If left in the open air at room temperature, the shelf life ranged between 10-14 days. Preservation is one of the way to prolong shelf life which can be done by soaking the eggs in a gelatin solution. The purpose of the study was to know the physical quality of quail egg soaked in gelatin bone chicken feet long with different time of storage. The experimental design of this study was Complete Randomized Design (CRD) factorial pattern 3 x 3 with 5 replications. The first factor was soaking time (0, 30 and 60 minutes) and the second factor was storage time (0, 15 and 30 days). The results showed that there was nos ignificant effect of soaking period (P>0.05) on egg weight, egg white index, yolk index, Haugh units and pH. The longer the storage time, the egg weight, egg white index, yolk index, haugh unit were decreased and the other hand, pH value was increased. Soaking quail eggs in gelatin solution of chicken feet during 30 minutes and storage time for 15 days resulted in pH value almost the same with untreated egg(control).
Connection of Shunt Active Power Filters in Multibus Industrial Power Systems for Harmonic Voltage Mitigation.
Authors: J. Tlustý  , V. Valouch
Published: July 2017

The bus voltage and branch current detection control strategies of the active power filters used in multibus power systems for harmonic voltage mitigation are analysed in terms of the harmonic bus voltage mitigation and of the demanded current spectrum injected by the active power filters.
Coupled Feedforward and Feedback Control Strategy of Parallel Hybrid Filter for Harmonic Mitigation.
Authors: J. Škramlík  , V. Valouch
Published: July 2017

The   strategy   features   a   small   sensitivity   against a disturbed supply voltage system and enables us to  set  grid  phase  currents  in  the  phase  with  respective  voltages.  The  expected  properties  of  the  PHF  control  system have been confirmed by experimental tests in the laboratory.  The  data  show  that  the  modified  control  strategy yields better results than those obtained by using control systems reported previously, especially in case of an unsymmetrical and non-sinusoidal voltage system and the  demand  of  zero  reactive  power  withdrawn  from  the  grid.
Evaluation of the Energy Consumption in Mediterranean Islands Hotels: Case Study: The Balearic Islands Hotels.
Authors: A. Moiá-Pol  , Michalis Karagiorgas  , D. Coll-Mayor  , V. Martínez-Moll  , Carles Riba-Romeva
Published: July 2017

Hotels rank amongst the highest energy consumers in the tertiary building sector [4]. Improved service quality mandates that hotel buildings, facilities and installations are maintained to the highest standards, thus renovations are becoming common in order to keep up with competitivity. This offers great opportunities for promoting energetically efficient measures, exploitation of renewable energy sources (RES) and rational use of energy (RUE) in the hotel sector. The Balearic Islands are one of the first tourist destinations with about half million beds available. Many successful hotel companies that have emerged during the 70’s and the 80’s are now exporting their experience to other expanding destinations. The Balearic Government has studied about 200 hotels in order to investigate the levels of energy consumption and sustainability among them. This research has been performed with the intention of appreciating the opportunities of efficiency improvement of the energy facilities so as to supply, as much as possible, with RES the energy demand.
Dynamic Model for Energy Predicting in WECS.
Authors: Delfín Silió Salcines  , Julio Largo Cabrerizo  , Carlos Renedo Estébanez  , Severiano Pérez Remesal
Published: July 2017

This paper presents a dynamic simulation model of a wind generator, that allow to predict the quantity of removable energy in a specific place, using as initial condition wind measurements register in that place. The model is composed of four modules.The frist one is used to model de wind behaviour. The second is orientend to the aerodynamics model. The third is focused on the mechanical connection between the hub and the electrical machine. Finally, the fourth is dedicated to the electrical machine.
The first model dedicated to the wind behaviour, includes an stochastic model. The aerodynamics conversion is base on the Strip Theory. The connection between the hub and the electrical machine used the mechanical differential equations. Finally, the electrical machine is modelled using the Power System Blockset including in Matlab Simulink.
Setting up a grid simulator.
Authors: A. Notholt  , D. Coll-Mayor  , A. Engler  , A. Engler
Published: July 2017

The test and validation of prototypes in the area of Distributed Generation is often related to the effect of these devices on the electrical grid. However, due to the scale of the mentioned equipment it is difficult to observe this effect when the device interacts with the main grid. A first approximation to this behavior can be simulated using a model which interacts with a simulated environment, with a software tool. When the software model is well defined, the prototyping phase starts and new testing will be required. The purpose of this work is to develop a test stand for such devices which would mimic some of the most important parameters of a grid. The impact of the tested device in the grid can therefore be adjusted. This grid simulator will be used for stability studies in the introduction of Distributed Generation Devices as well as Renewable Energy Sources in the grid and it can be seen as a scaled model of the real grid. This work was implemented in the DeMoTeC laboratory in the Institut für Solare Energieversorgungstechnik (ISET) in Kassel (Germany) and it has been used for testing minigrids connected with the main grid
Micro-grid powered by photovoltaic and micro turbine.
Authors: Ph. Degobert  , S. Kreuawan  , X. Guillaud
Published: July 2017

In  this  paper,  we  propose  to  study  the  possibility  of  using  a  photovoltaic  system  combined  with  a  high  speed  micro-turbine.  This  hybrid  system  can  work  as  stand-alone  system or grid connected system as it will be a part of a micro-grid.    Initially,    we    propose    simple    dynamic    models    of    photovoltaic  and  micro  turbine  systems.  Then,  we  carry  out  a  comparison  between  simulations  and  measurements  of  the  two  systems.  At  last,  simulation  results  show  the  effectiveness  of  the suggested hybrid system.
Influence of wind generator in voltage dips.
Authors: E. Belenguer  , N. Aparicio  , J.L. Gandía  , S. Añó
Published: July 2017

The  article  deals  with  the  voltage  quality  prob-lems that wind generation in distribution networks can produce to  the  loads  supplied  from  the  same  grid.  In  order  to  evaluate  and     quantify     these     problems,     simulations     with     the     PSCAD/EMTDC  software  package  have  been  carried  out  in  a  simplified  model  of  a  distribution  network  with  squirrel  cage  induction  wind  turbine  generators.  The  results  show  that  the  presence  of  the  wind  generators  increases  the  voltage  drop  and  prolongs the duration of a voltage dip.
The influence of harmonics from non-linear loads in the measuring transformers of electrical substations.
Authors: Oscar Armando Maldonado Astorga  , José Luz Silveira  , Julio Carlos Damato
Published: July 2017

The  mainstreams  of  research  papers  developed  to  analysis  of  electrical  systems power  quality  for  non-linear  loads  are  conducted  for  low  voltage  feed.  This,  if  in  one  hand  have furnished important results about the performance of power quality provide by installation, in other hand drops off bad quality effects of electrical energy in high and medium voltage distribution net, mainly in effects of harmonics components, in principals apparatus in substations entrance, notably in current and voltage transformers employed to feed protection and measuring systems of installa-tion.  This  paper  explains  conclusions  of  a  comparative  analysis  of  voltage  and  currents  behavior and  harmonics  components  between  voltage  in  secondary  feed  side  and  primary  feed  side  of  a medium voltage substation. In this way, the objective of research is contributed to a better under-standing  of  measurement  transformers  behavior  and  his  influence  in  measuring,  protection  and control, when installed in equipment with predominance of non-linear loads. The  objective  of  paper  is  identifying  the  error  that  can  be  present  in  electrical  parameters  of substation,  when measuring in medium or high voltage are used. With this proposal was building an experimental substation in Power Quality Laboratory of Sao Paulo State University. The installa-tion is composite by 2 distribution transformers, 30 kVA, 13,800 / 220 V, connect in substation entry and other in outlet. Between transformers exist 3 current transformers and 2 voltage transformers and also surge arresters and monophase disconnectors. The load was welding machines, resistors and gas discharge high pressure sodium lamps, used in public illumination and industrial installa-tions. The results demonstrate that exist an intense influence of non-linear loads in medium voltage when measuring with current or voltage transformers.
Inovasi Pemerintahan Kabupaten Banyuwangi Melalui City Branding “The Sunrise Of Java” Sebagai Strategi Pemasaran Pariwisata.
Authors: Fikri Haidar
Published: July 2017

Branding becomes important in introducing something that you want to offer to masayarakat.Tentu, the government should look at it all because if you want to introduce to the local travel nationally and internationally should give a brand easily recognized and remembered as well as a differentiator with lain.Cirikhas area of a branding is what will be the strategy for the government to offer travel how an area will be known. As well as the use of branding Banyuwangi "The Sunrise Of Java", as the tourism marketing strategy, and thus increase.Sehingga is where branding is very important in a marketing included in marketing pariwisata.Bentuk of all strategies that can said as a government innovation banyuwangi a way to market their tourism through branding.
ESTIMULAÇÃO ELÉTRICA NERVOSA TRANSCUTÂNEA NO PAÍS OPERATÓRIO DE CESARIANA
Authors: SILVA Lucilene Correia , CAMILO Fábio Mendes
Published: July 2017

A TENS (estimulação elétrica nervosa transcutânea) pode ser utilizada na rotina pós-operatória hospitalar como coadjuvante da analgesia convencional. O presente trabalho trata-se de uma revisão que tem como objetivo verificar a eficácia da TENS como recurso analgésico alternativo em caso de pós-cirurgia de cesariana, assim como sua participação como recurso coadjuvante no processo de humanização do parto. Os artigos foram obtidos a partir das bases de dados eletrônicas de livre acesso e de acesso restrito: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System (Medline), na biblioteca de busca Cochrane e Pubmed, no perí­odo compreendido entre 2005 a 2015. Foram selecionados artigos através de títulos que abordavam o uso da TENS no pós-cirúrgico de cesariana. Idiomas: português e inglês. Os artigos avaliados mostram resultados satisfatórios na redução do quadro álgico das pacientes, apresentando similaridade nos parâmetros empregados como: disposição dos eletrodos (peri-incisional) e frequência da corrente (100Hz) e divergindo nos seguintes: tempo de aplicação (entre 30 a 60 minutos), na duração do pulso (50 a 100Âµs) e intensidade da corrente (entre o "limiar de tolerância" e "sensorial forte"). Apesar da divergência metodológica empregada pelos autores dos trabalhos analisados, a TENS mostra-se como recurso não medicamentoso eficaz na redução do quadro álgico em mulheres submetidas à cirurgia de pós-cesariana e importante recurso na humanização do puerpério.
Marco para la Logística Operativa Naval
Authors: Osorio Dussán Luis H.
Published: July 2017

Este documento establece la vigencia e importancia que reviste la Logística en el ámbito militar y naval específicamente; su aplicación y práctica se evidencia en la logística operativa que vincula a la logística estratégica con la táctica en un teatro de operaciones, la debida aplicación de la logística parte de los aspectos doctrinarios y teóricos que se fundamentan en la logística pura y que sin estos cimientos sería inadecuada su accionar. La logística naval operativa parte de su taxonomía, está caracterizada por la influencia del medio acuífero, adverso e improductivo; proporciona y mantiene la capacidad operativa naval y fluvial, suministrado el apoyo necesario en el lugar y momento adecuado, fundamentado en una combinación de principios y funciones cuya acción transforma las necesidades en apoyo real operativo a las unidades a flote.
PRAKTIK MANAJEMEN RANTAI PASOK DAN TEKNOLOGI BISNIS BERBASIS ELEKTRONIK SEBAGAI PEMODERASI PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR
Authors: Wullur Magdalena , Wardaya Wardaya
Published: July 2017

This research develops and tests the consistencies of the relation between supply chain management practices, e-business technologies and operational performance. The data for this research is obtained from 67 companies. The relations proposed in the framework of this research are tested using partial least square analysis. The findings of this research shows the impact of supply chain management practices and e-business technologies have an effect on improvement of operational performance. The analysis also found the existence of interaction effect between SCM practices and e-business technologies, both on operational performance.
PENYELENGGARAAN ANGKUTAN ORANG DENGAN KENDARAAN UMUM DI SURABAYA
Authors: Hariyono Dipo Wahjoeono , Prawesthi Wahyu
Published: July 2017

Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengurangi kepadatan lalu lintas di Kota Surabaya adalah dengan memaksimalkan sistem angkutan  umum, baik angkutan masal maupun angkutan individual, dengan moda angkutan tersebut terdiri dari Bus Kota, Angkutan Kota (angkot), Taksi serta Angguna (Angkutan Serba Guna). Oleh karena itu, amat menarik untuk  mengkaji masalah angkutan orang dengan kendaraan umum di Kota Surabaya lewat kajian yuridis normatif, yakni kajian studi pustaka dengan bahan utama berupa peraturan perundang-undangan, referensi, serta dokumen hukum yang berkaitan dengan permasalahan tersebut. Dalam hal ini, dengan berlakunya Undang-undang No. 22 Tahun 2009, maka, penyelenggaraan angkutan orang dengan kendaraan umum, termasuk dalam hal ini adalah Angkot, tidak dapat lagi dilaksanakan pengusahaannya oleh perorangan, akan tetapi, harus dalam bentuk badan hukum seperti koperasi atau perseroan terbatas.
PASSENGER SATISFACTION ON THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY HALIM PERDANA KUSUMA AIRPORT JAKARTA IN 2014
Authors: Andri Andri , Kosasih Suparwan Cecep , Haryono Haryono
Published: July 2017

Halim Perdana Kusuma International Airport is integrated with the development of National Economic Zones, which is included in the implementation of Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Development in Java and Sumatra islands. The operation of Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport is expected to become a locomotive for the economy of its surrounding regions because its presence will encourage the emergence of new centers of growth and economic activities. The operation of Halim Perdana Kusuma airport signifies the seriousness of the Indonesian government in preparing the accelerated development of national connectivity and supporting infrastructures in order to support the trade connectivity and it is projected to be national and regional aviation hub. Service is an act, performance appearance, intangible and it quickly disappears, which can only be consumed but can not be held, where customers can participate more actively in the process of consuming it. Assessment by customers on the performance of service providers will greatly influence the passenger satisfacti. If the passengers with a high level of importance or expectations find the airport performance comparable with their hope, thus it gives satisfaction to the passengers. Passenger satisfaction will have a positive impact on the airport, by which the airport sales volume will likely increase if the passengers' past experience as well as its word of mouth are positive.
Kemitraan Pemerintah, Dunia Usaha, dan Masyarakat dalam Sektor Transportasi Publik
Authors: Yuliani Febri
Published: July 2017

Human mobility has been started since time immemorial, the activities carried out by a variety of purposes, among others, to find food, looking for a better place to live, flee from the invasion of other people and so on. In the mobility often brings the goods or not carrying goods. Therefore diperluhkan tool as a means of transportation. This article describes how to build a partnership between government, business and society in the public transport sector. The method used is: a method literature. Aspects of efficiency resulting from the development of transport in order to increase total factor productivity, a major factor to determine the extent of the relationship between transport and the economy. This is the basis for determining whether an increase in the supply of transport can provide something that is meaningful to increased competition or increased economic growth, social and environmental sustainability. Problems funding needs huge investments for the development of the transport sector can be overcome if the funds were handed over to private sector development as an owner of capital, while the government as a component of regulators should be bold and assertive in policy-making that comes from the community.
DOMESTIC AIR TRANSPORT REGULATIONS IN INDONESIA
Authors: Martono Kemis , Marina Sandriana , Wardana Aditya
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this study is to explore the implementation of provisions of the domestic air transport regulations provided in the 2009 Civil Aviation Act. The method is a library research that study the scheduled air transportation including the requirement of the establishment of airlines; capital of air transport business entities, aircraft ownership and operation requirements, share holder composition, bank guarantee requirements, aviation human resources; tarif’s regulations including passenger’s tariff, passengers’ protection, best practices; non-scheduled air transportation; general aviation and air transportation pioneer has been fully implemented and compliances with the airlines. It is concluded that the provision of air transport regulation provided in the Civil Aviation Act of 2009 has been fully implemented and compliances with the airlines in Indonesia.
Possible interactions between garlic and conventional drugs: a review
Authors: Kansara Mital B. , Jani Ashutosh J.
Published: July 2017

Herbs can affect body function; therefore, when herbs are taken concurrently with drugs, interactions are possible. The interaction between drugs and herbal medicines is a safe concern and these interactions are especially important for drugs with narrow therapeutics index. The probability of herb-drug interaction can be higher than drug interaction, if conventional drug having single chemical entities, whereas most of the herbal medicinal product contain a mixture of pharmacologically active constituents. The herb-drug interaction may involve either an increase or decrease in the amount of drug in blood, either by altering the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) of drug and by antagonizing or synergism of the effect of drug or pharmacodynamics interaction may arise. This article we focus on how garlic interacts with conventional drug or it is favourable or not.
Mycoses in animals: fungal characteristics and prevention strategies
Authors: Ganguly Subha , Yadav Shivchand
Published: July 2017

There are various mycotic diseases of veterinary importance affecting the domestic animals. The diagnosis of the causative fungi or yeast responsible for those infections is essential in veterinary microbiological laboratories for confirmative diagnosis followed by its treatment and control.
Comparative studies on the antibacterial activities of leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica and Psidium guajava and antibiotics on methicillin and vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: C. Eze , R. Iroha I. , C. Eluu S. , C. Ejikeugwu P. , S. Iroha C. , I. Ajah M. , A. Nwakaeze E. , N. Ugwu E.
Published: July 2017

Objective: This study investigated the antibacterial activity of the acetone, methanol, and ethanol leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica and Psidium guajava against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) strains as well as the antimicrobial activity of some conventional antibiotics on these multidrug resistant organisms.Methods: MRSA and VRSA strains were obtained from the culture collection unit of a tertiary hospital in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The test organisms and the plant extracts were processed using standard microbiology techniques. Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion technique was used to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of the MRSA and VRSA strains to some conventionally used antibiotics; and the antibacterial activity of the plant extracts was evaluated using agar well diffusion technique with three solvents: ethanol, methanol and acetone.Results: It was revealed in this study that the extracts of A. indica and P. guajava demonstrated some level of antimicrobial activity against the test organism at concentrations of 100 mg/ml and 50 mg/ml. Compared to the conventional antibiotics used, the antibiotics showed better antimicrobial activity against the test organisms than the plant extracts which was least active against the MRSA and VRSA strains.Conclusions: Though the A. indica and P. guajava extracts showed some appreciable antimicrobial activity against the MRSA and VRSA strains, the conventional antibiotics produced better antimicrobial action against these multidrug resistant bacteria. The search for novel compounds with putative antimicrobial activity should be stepped up since plants holds the potential for discovering novel drugs.
Assay comparison of rivaroxaban by new HPLC method with an existing method in tablet dosage form
Authors: Sahoo Suraj , Mekap Suman Kumar
Published: July 2017

Objective: In the present work, RP-HPLC procedure is optimized to finalize a different approach for the estimation of rivaroxaban in tablet dosage form. A novel drug rivaroxaban used as anti-coagulant in the patients for the prevention of thromboembolism.Methods: The molecule is identified with the molar mass of 435.882 g/mol and molecular formula C19H18ClN3O5S. The determination was executed by C18 column (Phenomenex 250 x 4.6 mm, 5 μm maintained at 35°C) at 251 nm with a mobile phase (ACN: Water, 55:45 v/v) and flow of 1.2 ml/min.Results: The retention time found to be about 3.8minutes.The validation parameters performed as per ICH guidelines and found to be within acceptance criteria. Linearity of the method is found to be accepted across five concentration level i.e. being studied by calibration curve. Accuracy was executed at three different concentrations, the amount being recovered are close to 100%. The % RSD values obtained for repeatability, intermediate and reproducibility under precision are within acceptance criteria.Conclusions: The method was accurate, precise, robust and rapid for quantitative determination of rivaroxaban by High Performance Liquid Chromatography.
Thermal effects on electromagnetic properties of Cu1-x
Mg
x
Fe2O4 ferrites
Authors: Akhter Shahida , Paul Deba Prasad , Hoque Sheikh Manjura , Hakim Md. Abdul
Published: July 2017

In the present work, Cu1-x
Mg
x
Fe2O4 (x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0) ferrites have been synthesized via a conventional solid-state reaction method. Thermal analysis and the estimation of total weight loss of the samples were performed by differential thermal analysis and thermogravimetric analysis measurements. The thermal variation of initial permeability exhibits unusual dependence with the manifestation of a broad hump followed by a Hopkinson peak attributed to the structural transformation and minimization of magneto-crystalline anisotropy energy, respectively. A decrease in resistivity is observed with increase in temperature and corresponding activation energies for conduction have been calculated. Possible explanations for the observed physical, thermal, magnetic and transport properties with temperature of the samples are discussed in the present paper.
Mechanical characterization of YBCO thin films using nanoindentation and finite element method
Authors: Zhang Weixing
Published: July 2017

The mechanical properties of YBCO thin film deposited on SrTiO3 (100) substrates by magnetron sputtering were determined using Berkovich nanoindentation and scanning electron microscopy. Hardness and elastic modulus were determined via the Oliver–Pharr method from indentation load–depth curves. The hardness values of the YBCO thin film show depth dependence, i. e., indentation size effect, which arose from the surface roughness as detected by scanning electron microscopy. Multiple pop-in events were observed on the loading curves, however, no obvious pop-out takes place during the elastic recovery. In addition, an effective analytical method accommodating the indenter imperfection was proposed and validated against experimental data in terms of elastic modulus, yield stress and friction angle using the Drucker–Prager yield criterion for the YBCO thin film.
Assessing the California Fuel Tax Swap of 2010
Authors: Brown Anne , Garrett Mark , Wachs Martin
Published: July 2017

In 2010, California replaced its state sales tax on gasoline with an annually adjusted per gallon excise tax designed to produce as much revenue each year as the sales tax did previously. This gas tax swap was intended to ( a) relieve the state’s general fund during a period of fiscal emergency by circumventing the narrowly defined transportation purposes for which gasoline sales tax revenues could be legally spent and ( b) protect the existing revenue streams for transportation purposes. Experience to date reveals that this experiment has not met its objectives because of unanticipated volatility in the revenue stream resulting from dramatic fuel price fluctuations. Although the new revenues are protected from diversion to nontransportation uses, the unpredictability of such revenue presents many challenges for state transportation planning and programming. Other states considering similar shifts to price-based transportation taxes to address the continuing decline in purchasing power from fixed-rate fuel excise taxes may draw valuable lessons from the California experience.
Evaluation of a Nontraditional Approach to Fund, Finance, and Manage Metropolitan Freeways
Authors: DeCorla-Souza Patrick , Farajian Morteza
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this paper is twofold: ( a) to present a nontraditional, performance outcome–based public–private partnership (PPP) approach to finance and fund freeway reconstruction that relies not just on generating new revenue but also on optimizing scope and costs to achieve financial viability and ( b) to demonstrate how the approach can be evaluated for a specific project with an innovative value for money (VfM) assessment method that considers financial parameters, risk elements, and social benefits. The paper assesses the potential effects of the approach for a hypothetical project on ( a) the public agency’s financial position and ( b) public welfare. For this assessment, the effects of the project itself are assessed first by comparing conventional delivery of the project with “no build,” assuming that the project can be conventionally delivered in the same time frame as the PPP. Next, the effects of project acceleration are assessed by analyzing the effects of delaying conventional project delivery because of the public agency’s fiscal constraints. Finally, the PPP approach is compared with conventional delivery using public financing. The evaluation approach demonstrates how current VfM analysis practice may be enhanced by ( a) including a quantitative assessment of public welfare benefits and ( b) considering “no build” operations and maintenance cost savings to assess the net effect on the financial position of the agency.