bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES’ MOTIVATION IN THE INSURANCE SECTOR: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA
Authors: Adeoye Abayomi Olarewaju
Published: June 2019

Reimbursement has been one of the frameworks adopted in organisations to attract, hire and keep competent employees that will strategically key in to the firm’s vision, task and goals. Retaining skillful employees in officialdom is imperative for the progress and enrichment of general operation of a firm. Staff that is well motivated will strive to ensure that competitive advantage goal of the organisation is sustained and achieved over their competitors. The aim of this paper is to explore the association between compensation management and employees’ motivation in the insurance sector of Nigeria. This study employed a non-experimental design using questionnaires as a measuring instrument to gather information. There were 250 questionnaires administered, 213 collected while 212 (84.4%) thereof were found to be usable. By employing the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient, it was discovered that association exists between reward administration and workers’ motivation but a weak one. It was revealed that in Nigeria insurance industry, compensation management bears a minimal influence on the enthusiasm of workers’. It is hence recommended that remuneration package of employees’ in the insurance industry in Nigeria should be given priority by carrying out periodic review of the salary and making it at par with other industries in the financial sector of Nigeria.
CONTEMPORARY DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR ONLINE REPUTATION MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Authors: Grljević Olivera , Bošnjak Zita , Bošnjak Saša
Published: June 2019

Knowing what attracts or deters tourists to/from a tourist visit and what products to offer them and to pay special attention to is crucial for good economic results. Such knowledge can be obtained by analysis of online comments and reviews that tourists leave on travel websites (such as Booking, TripAdvisor, Trivago, etc.). This paper describes the value which information about opinions and emotions hidden in online reviews has for managers who receive it, especially the knowledge of (dis)satisfaction of users with certain aspects of the tourist offer. Uncovered knowledge from online reviews provides a chance to take advantage of the strong points, and correct the shortcomings through timely corrective measures and actions. Contemporary approaches and methods of analyzing online reviews and the opportunities for development they provide in the tourism industry are described through a case study conducted over a subset of 20491 hotel reviews from TripAdvisor. We have conducted sentiment analysis of reviews with the goal of building an automated model which will successfully distinguish positive from negative reviews. Logistic Regression classifier has the best performance, in 90% of reviews it has correctly classified positive reviews and in 83% negative. We have illustrated how association rules can help management to uncover relationships between concepts under discussion in negative and positive reviews.
INSURANCE CLAIMS FRAUD IN HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM THE NIGERIAN INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Authors: Ajemunigbohun Sunday Stephen , Isimoya Ogochunkwu Augustine , Ipigansi Pretoria Moun
Published: June 2019

This study examines insurance claims fraud in homeowner’s insurance with its empirical findings from the Nigerian insurance industry. In this study, a descriptive research design was employed while purposive sampling method was adopted for information selection. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. 221 participants were drawn from 31 insurance companies, which were basically general insurance companies that represent 61% capacity of the industry in terms of market structure. Major statistical techniques employed in the study were simple frequency percentage and T-test statistics. While five relevant research questions were stated and to which verbal interpretation were provided, added with supporting evidence, two hypothetical statements were made. The study recommends that effective fraud deterrent should be in place so as to promote stable, confidence-based, result-oriented and trustworthy market environment, and government on its own part must not fail to exhibit the will-power to drive the anti-fraud strategy designed, built and modeled for the operational efficiency of insurance companies and effective service delivery in the heart of the insuring public. This research work contributes to existing knowledge in that it helps broaden the scope of the regulatory bodies on the need to continually engage academia, insurance practitioners, IT experts and other stakeholders in designing and building a more sustainable anti-fraud strategy in improving insurance market penetration and density.
OBSERVATIONS OF TRANSIENT EVENTS WITH MINI-MEGATORTORA WIDE-FIELD MONITORING SYSTEM WITH SUB-SECOND TEMPORAL RESOLUTION
Authors: Karpov S. , Beskin G. , Biryukov A. , Bondar S. , Ivanov E. , Katkova E. , Orekhova N. , Plokhotnichenko V. , Perkov A. , Sasyuk V. , Pandey J.
Published: June 2019

Here we present the summary of operation of a novel 9-channel wide-field optical monitoring system with subsecond temporal resolution, Mini-MegaTORTORA, which systematically surveys the sky since 2014 at Special
Astrophysical Observatory on Russian Caucasus. The system is able to observe the sky simultaneously in either wide (∼900 square degrees) or narrow (∼100 square degrees fields of view, either in clear light or with any combination of color (Johnson-Cousins B, V or R) and polarimetric filters installed, with exposure times ranging from 0.1 s to hundreds of seconds. The real-time system data analysis pipeline performs automatic detection of rapid transient events, both near-Earth and extragalactic. The objects routinely detected by Mini-MegaTORTORA also include faint meteors and artificial satellites. The imaging survey performed by Mini-MegaTORTORA also allows to look for a slower variability of various kinds of objects.
Qualitative Assessment of Scleral Shape Patterns Using a New Wide Field Ocular Surface Elevation Topographer
Authors: DeNaeyer Gregory , Sanders Donald , Van der Worp Eef , Jedlicka Jason , Michaud Langis , Morrison Sheila
Published: June 2019

Background and Objectives: Objective was to examine new findings regarding conjunctival/scleral shape mapped with a novel wide field elevation topography device and software, to propose a new classification system for scleral shape.

Methods: The Scleral Shape Study Group (SSSG) collaborated on this research. Data was collected from 152 eyes of prospective scleral lens patients utilizing a new topography device and software specifically designed to measure and map the sclera out to as much as 22 mm. Circumferential scleral plots of sagittal height vs. meridian at 14, 15 and 16mm diameters from the corneal center were generated for each eye. Scleral shape patterns were reviewed in all cases and classified according to recurring characteristics.

Results: Twelve eyes were excluded from the analysis due to incomplete data. Of the remaining 140 eyes, 8 (5.7%), of the plots were primarily spherical (Group 1) and 40 (28.6%) were primarily regularly toric, largely conforming to a toric (Sin2) curve with approximately 180° periodicity or interval between elevation to elevation or depression to depression (Group 2). Fifty-seven cases (40.7%) had asymmetric depressions (or steep areas) or asymmetric elevations (or flat areas) which were classified as Group 3. The remaining 35 cases (26%) had a recognizable toric pattern with elevations and depressions but they were irregularly spaced or did not have the customary 180° periodicity (Group 4).

Conclusion: A new classification of conjunctival/scleral shape is presented based upon data now available through wide field elevation topography, which could be helpful in scleral lens fitting and potentially soft lens fitting as the landing zone of these lenses are beyond the corneal borders.
Compliance Using Scleral Lenses
Authors: Fadel Daddi , Toabe Mindy
Published: June 2019

The rise in scleral contact lens (ScCL) use may increase the risk of complications including microbial keratitis. Patient understanding of hygiene as well as care and handling of ScCLs is crucial to prevent the increase of complications.

This manuscript presents a review of the modalities and implications of the hygiene and the care of scleral lenses, storage case, and devices. Also, correct application and removal techniques are explained in detail and recommendations on instructions for ScCL wearers and verification of patient compliance are provided.

Adverse events are rarely reported in literature but clinicians need to understand how to deliver appropriate information and instruction regarding basic rules of hygiene, contact lens care and handling to patients to prevent and minimize associated infections. It is fundamental that practitioners learn how to impart knowledge to their patients during every encounter including follow up visits regarding proper management and compliance with ScCLs. Also, a dialogue with the patient is essential to develop empathy allowing for greater collaboration and compliance raising the fitting rate, success and patient’s overall satisfaction.
Quantitative structure-property relationship studies for the prediction of the vapor pressure of volatile organic compounds
Authors: Zine Mounia , Bouakkadia Amel , Lourici Leila , Messadi Djelloul
Published: June 2019

A theoretical model (QSPR) using multiple linear regression analysis for predicting the vapor pressure (pv) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has been developed. A series of 51 compounds were analyzed by multiple linear regression analysis. First, the data set was separated arbitrarily into a training set (39 chemicals) and a test set (12 chemicals) for statistical external validation. A four-dimensional model was developed using as independent variables theoretical descriptors derived from Dragon software when applying the GA (genetic algorithm)?VSS (variable subset selection) procedure. The obtained model was used to predict the vapor pressure of the test set compounds, and an agreement between experimental and predicted values was verified. This model, with high statistical significance (R2 = 0.9090, Q2 LOO = 0.8748, Q2 ext = 0.8307, s = 0.24), could be used adequately for the prediction and description of the log pv value of other VOCs. The applicability domain of MLR model was investigated using a William?s plot to detect outliers and outsides compounds.
Bir Döküm Atölyesindeki Çalışma Duruşlarının Dijital İnsan Modelleme Tabanlı REBA Yöntemi ile Ergonomik Analizi
Authors: ERDEMİR Fulya , ELDEM Cengiz
Published: June 2019

Üretim miktarı ve üretim kalitesi
çalışanların performans düzeyleri ile doğrudan ilişkilidir. Uygun olmayan
çalışma ortamları ve çalışma duruşları çalışan performansında dikkate değer
miktarda düşüşlere sebep olmaktadır. Bununla birlikte uygun olmayan çalışma
duruşları beraberlerinde kas ve iskelet sistemi rahatsızlıklarını
getirmektedir. Ergonomi bilimi oluşan bu etkilerin risklerini çeşitli
yöntemlerle değerlendirmekte ve çözümler sunmaktadır. Bu çalışma kapsamında
CATIA V5 yazılımda bulunan Dijital İnsan Modelleme (DİM) simülasyonu
kullanılarak bir döküm fabrikasındaki pota hazırlama sürecinin duruş ve
pozisyon analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen duruş ve pozisyonların açı
değerleri kullanılarak Hızlı Tüm Vücut Değerlendirme (REBA) metoduyla oluşabilecek
kas ve iskelet sistemi rahatsızlıkları riski değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuçta
gerekli iyileştirmeler yapılarak çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur.
Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Voids in Class II Composite Resin Restorations by Optical Coherence Tomography
Authors: Pardo Díaz CA , Shimokawa CAK , Sampaio CS , Freitas AZ , Turbino ML
Published: June 2019

Purpose:

This study aimed to characterize and analyze the number of voids and the percentage of void volume within and between the layers of class II composite restorations made using the bulk fill technique or the incremental technique by optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Methods and Materials:

Class II cavities (4×4×2 mm) were prepared in 48 human third molars (n=24 restorations per group, two class II cavities per tooth). Teeth were divided into four groups and restored as follows: group 1 (FOB), bulk filled in a single increment using Filtek One Bulk Fill (3M Oral Care); group 2 (FXT), incrementally filled using four oblique layers of Filtek Z350 XT (3M Oral Care); group 3 (FBF+FXT), bulk filled in a single increment using Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative (3M Oral Care) covered with two oblique layers of Filtek Z350 XT (3M Oral Care), and group 4 (FF+FXT), incrementally filled using Filtek Z350 XT Flow (3M Oral Care) covered with two oblique layers of Filtek Z350 XT (3M Oral Care). After the restorative procedure, specimens were immersed into distilled water and stored in a hot-air oven at 37°C. Forty-eight hours later, thermal cycling was conducted (5000 cycles, 5°C to 55°C). Afterward, OCT was used to detect the existence of voids and to calculate the number of voids and percentage of voids volume within each restoration. Data were submitted to chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests (α=0.05). Comparisons were made using the Dunn method.

Results:

Voids were detected in all groups, ranging from 0.000002 (FBF+FXT and FF+FXT) to 0.32 mm3 (FBF+FXT). FF + FXT presented voids in all of the restorations and had a significantly higher number of voids per restoration when compared to the other groups (p<0.05), but restorations with the presence of voids were significantly higher only when compared to FXT (p<0.05). FBF + FXT presented a significantly higher percentage of voids volume than that of FXT (p<0.05). When comparing restorations made using high-viscosity resin-based composites (FOB and FXT), no significant differences regarding number of voids or percentage of voids volume were detected (p≥0.05).

Conclusions:

The use of flowable resin-based composites can result in an increased number of voids and percentage of voids volume in restorations, and this appears to be more related to voids present inside the syringe of the material than to the use of incremental or bulk fill restorative techniques.
Penerapan Sistem Informasi Raport Online
Authors: Pangastuti Ayu Desy , Priantinah Denies
Published: June 2019

Technological advancements make it easy for everyone related to the ease of getting and managing information. One concrete example is the development of the internet which has become an icon of technological development. Especially in the era of education 4.0, internet plays a very important role in the education process. In the education era 4.0 educators and students are required to be able to integrate technology in every educational activity. One application of technology in education today is the existence of a system of information on report cards based on the internet or what we are familiar with online report cards. This research is a literature study that aims to collect information relating to the use of online report card information systems that are applied by several schools. The results obtained from this literature study are online report cards that make it easy for educators to process student value data that can be accessed by both students and parents.
Depósito de derivados de furfural modificados en geles de pectina y la obtención de biopolímeros plásticos
Authors: Villacrés Nelson , Herrera Nora , Hernández Wilfredo
Published: June 2019

Los biopolímeros plásticos son una alternativa de reemplazo a los plásticos convencionales, debido a su biodegradabilidad y menor impacto al medio ambiente. Se sintetizó biopolímeros plásticos usando pectina comercial SIGMA-ALDRICH®, 5-nitro2furaldehído modificándolo con hidróxido de amonio, 5-hidroximetil-2-furaldehído y glicerol como plastificante. Se obtuvieron cinco biopolímeros plásticos los cuales fueron caracterizados mediante las técnicas de espectroscopía FTIR y UV-Vis, para analizar la estructura de los biopolímeros plásticos. Los productos obtenidos son flexibles y solubles en medio acuoso.
संस्कृत साहित्य में वेद और उपनिषद के स्थान के महत्व का वर्णन
Authors: Kumar Mr Sandeep
Published: June 2019

धर्म का ज्ञान वेद से प्राप्त होता है। वेड सनातन शास्त्र है। वेद अनन्त है-अनन्ता वे वेदाः। वेद चार हैं-ऋग, यजुः, साम और अथर्व। इन चरों वेदों की अनेक संहिताएं है जिनको शाखाएं कहते है। इन संहिताओं में मंत्र होते है। इन मन्त्रों की व्याख्या जिन ग्रंथों में रहती है उन्हें ब्राह्मण कहते है। ब्राह्मण ग्रंथों के वे कठिन स्थल जिनका बोध एकांतवन में ही होता है उन्हें आरण्यक कहा जाता है। फिर मंत्र ब्राह्मण और आरण्यक के जो अर्थ या रहस्य हैं उन्हें उपनिषद कहा जाता है। सामान्यतः मंत्र और ब्राह्मण को वेद कहा जाता है और आरण्यक और उपनिषद को वेद का रहस्य कहा जाता है। यद्यपि लगभग 200 से ज्यादा उपनिषद है तथापि केवल 13 उपनिषद ही मुख्या है व अध्ययन व अध्यापन के काम में आते हैं इनमे से प्रमुख है -चन्दोगया , केना, ऐत्रेय, मुण्डका , तैत्रीयका, कौशितकि, प्रसना, इसा, मैत्री, बृहदरंयकय, स्वेतास्वत्रा, कथा।
Localization and Non-Localization Node Identification Using Dream in MANET
Authors: Singh Amit , Mishra Nitin , Singh Angad
Published: June 2019

A Wireless Mobile Ad-hoc Network consists of variety of mobile nodes that temporally kind a dynamic infrastructure less network. To modify communication between nodes that don’t have direct radio contact, every node should operate as a wireless router and potential forward knowledge traffic of behalf of the opposite node. In MANET Localization is a fundamental problem. Current localization algorithm mainly focuses on checking the localizability of a network and/or how to localize as many nodes as possible. It could provide accurate position information foe kind of expanding application. Localization provide information about coverage, deployment, routing, location, services, target tracking and rescue If high mobility among the mobile nodes occurs path failure breaks. Hence the location information cannot be predicted. Here we have proposed a localization based algorithm which will help to provide information about the localized and non-localized nodes in a network. In the proposed approach DREAM protocol and AODV protocol are used to find the localizability of a node in a network. DREAM protocol is a location protocol which helps to find the location of a node in a network whereas AODV is a routing protocol it discover route as and when necessary it does not maintain route from every node to every other. To locate the mobile nodes in a n/w an node identification algorithm is used. With the help of this algorithm localized and non-localized node can be easily detected in respect of radio range. This method helps to improve the performance of a module and minimize the location error and achieves improved performance in the form of UDP packet loss, received packet and transmitted packets, throughput, routing overhead, packet delivery fraction. All the simulation done through the NS-2 module and tested the mobile ad-hoc network.
STUDY ON VERTICAL STRUCTURE OF MARINE BOUNDARY LAYER OVER PALAU
Authors: Raju S Venkata , Madhusudhana K
Published: June 2019

Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) over land and ocean surface is quite diriment because of the differing dynamic and thermodynamic characteristics of both the surface. The structure and characteristics of the ABL over the oceanic surface, often known as the Marine Boundary Layer (MBL) plays an important role in regulating the surface energy, moisture fluxes and in controlling the convective transfer of energy moisture of the free atmosphere. It is imperative for coupled ocean-atmosphere modelling and numerical weather prediction. PALAU (Pacific Area Long-term Atmospheric observation for the Understanding of climate change) over Aimeliik state of Babeldaob Island (7.45° N; 134.47° E) of Republic of Palau field study can advances our knowledge of marine stratocumulus by providing information on the boundary layer and cloud structure, as well as their diurnal cycle.
A STUDY ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS
Authors: Raju S Venkata , Madhusudhana K
Published: June 2019

Renewable energy is the energy created by sources, which are naturally replenished such as sunlight, rain, wind and tides. Although there is much debate about how  to define and distinguish renewable energy from non-renewable, other energy types such as biomass, biofuel and anaerobic digestion are also widely considered as renewable energy. Microbial fuel cells(MFCs) that generate electricity by the break-down of organic matter(e.g. wastewater) have a great potential for the future energy and environmental challenges. MFCs are often compared with anaerobic digestion, which also uses microbial activity for breaking down organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Unlike anaerobic digestion, which is relatively well understood and already widely used in municipal wastewater treatment plants, MFCs have received far less attention and funding, hence the technology is still at laboratory level in its development.
A HYBRID ALGORITHM FOR CLOUD DATA SECURITY USING MD5 AND ABE
Authors: Joshi Umesh , Jain Prof. Anurag
Published: June 2019

The evolution of IT technology Cloud computing shows the strength in past year. It takes controls in all three services Saas, Paas and Iaas. But with gradual increment of technology the quality of services also main issues. Services should be accurate up to date and secure. The level of approval for any computing model is calculated by its strength quality and weakness. The current note is focusing on the security of data in Cloud network, it calculate the current scenario and proposed the Hybrid Secure solution. The paper provides the idea implementation to secure the data in cloud. It provides the hybrid secure solution which combine attribute based cryptography with hashing function MD5. It implements the idea on Cloudsim and provides the improved result in tested environment.
FEATURES OF GLOBAL INVESTMENT POLICY: MODERN TRENDS AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Chuvakhina Larisa Germanovna
Published: June 2019

The article highlights the current problems of investments in the development of the world economy, when international investment needs are significantly high. The priority is given to the issues of investment resources for achieving the goals of sustainable development of the world economy. It has been stated that for creating the effective economic policy, the countries need to attract foreign investment. The current trends in the development of global market for foreign direct investment flows are examined. The flows of global foreign direct investment in 2017-2018 are analyzed. Special attention is given to the study of the US investment policy. The reduction in US investments into the Russian economy in terms of the sanctions policy against Russia is marked. The changes in the investment policy of the administration of D. Trump in terms of strengthening American protectionism are underlined. The issues of US-EU investment cooperation are considered. The role of the US Federal Reserve in regulating the activities of foreign companies in the US market is defined. The main decisions taken at the X World Investment Forum of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in October, 2018 are considered. The role of investment promotion agencies is defined as one of the tools to attract foreign investments into the country's economy. The decrease in the level of international investment and increased competition between countries for attracting foreign investment is stated. The study confirms that the investment attractiveness of the country, stability of the national financial system, and legal security of business play a decisive role in attracting foreign direct investment.
ANALYSIS OF TENDENCIES IN INCOME LEVEL OF THE POPULATION IN THE ASTRAKHAN REGION
Authors: Abdulova Svetlana Yurievna , Gavrilova Olga Anatolievna
Published: June 2019

The article dwells upon the continued decrease of income level of the Russian population as a result of the financial crisis and rising inflation, which is followed by yearly contraction of needs and savings. The analysis of the income structure of the Russian people confirmed the growth of the share of wages while reducing income from the use of property, business income, and social benefits. The tendencies to changing the income level in the different industries and regions of the Russian Federation have been identified. The average income level of the population of the Astrakhan region has been defined, the finance dynamics for the period from 2016 to 2018 has been evaluated. The tendencies to changing individual components of the population income in the Astrakhan region have been investigated: wages, business income, employment of property, social benefits. There has been estimated the average monthly wage in the region (in nominal and real terms) and the rate of its changes over the studied period. The estimation of the size of social payments to the population of the Astrakhan region has been made. The main part in the total volume of social payments to the population comes to pensions (74.8%). The criteria of the subsistence minimum both in the country and in the region have been given. It has been inferred that the living cost in the country is greatly underestimated, actually, in half, compared to the real living cost, which is related to saving the budget. In the Astrakhan region a great proportion of the population has incomes below the minimum subsistence level: 16.0% of the region’s population is below the poverty line. To reduce the level of poverty, to increase incomes of the population and to reduce the share of citizens with incomes below the subsistence minimum there have been proposed a number of that will help to reach a higher standard of living in accordance with the requirements of the social market economy.
Diagnosis determination of chronic periapical abscess case using imaging radiography software and microbiological examination in female patients
Authors: Prisinda Diani , Malinda Yuti , Lita Yurika Ambar , Tjahajawati Sri
Published: June 2019

Introduction: Diagnosis determination of chronic periapical abscess can be achieved by subjective, objective, and other examination such as radiographic and microbiological examination based on clinical finding and differences intensity at the periapical area with healthy bone suspected to be chronic abscess periapical. A microbiological examination performed to obtain the predominant bacteria that involved to determine an adequate medicament to succeed endodontic treatment. This study was aimed to compare intensity abscess lesion segmentation image reconstruction and surrounding bone for determine the diagnosis of periapical abscess more accurately and to determine the characteristic of bacteria colony from a periapical abscess tooth. Methods: The study sampling method was consecutive sampling (6 female) consisted of inclusion criteria patient with a periapical lesion in anterior maxillary that diagnosed based on clinical signs and symptoms. CBCT 3D scan of the maxillofacial region taken from of patients was measured image intensity periapical lesion and surrounding bone using semi-auto segmentation with ITK-SNAP 3.6.0. Samples from the root canals taken using three sequential sterile paper points. The samples were plated, and microorganisms were then isolated and identiﬁed by the colony characteristics. Results: There was a signiﬁcant difference between the mean content of lesion intensity of (n = 6,256.710 ± 81.930 and 636.022 ± 79.981 lesion boundary. The two-tailed p-value = 0.0050, this difference was considered to be very statistically significant. The mean of group lesion minus group surrounding bone equals to 163.715. 95% confidence interval of this difference from 75.542 to 251.888. Conclusions: Demineralisation of periapical bone can be determined by voxel intensity value in CBCT 3D radiograph using semi-auto segmentation ITK SNAP, could be recommended as a quantitative interpretation for detection periapical lesion and chronic periapical abscesses is a poly-microbial disease. Keywords: Chronic periapical abscess, endodontic, microbiology, radiograph CBCT
Panentheism, Transhumanism, and the Problem of Evil - From Metaphysics to Ethics
Authors: Göcke Benedikt Paul
Published: June 2019

There is a close systematic relationship between panentheism, as a metaphysical theory about the relation between God and the world, and transhumanism, the ethical demand to use the means of the applied sciences to enhance both human nature and the environment. This relationship between panentheism and transhumanism provides a ‘cosmic’ solution to the problem of evil: on panentheistic premises, the history of the world is the one infinite life of God, and we are part of the one infinite divine being. We ourselves are therefore responsible for the future development of the life of the divine being. We should therefore use the means provided by the natural sciences to develop the history of the world in such a way that the existence of evil shall be overcome and shall no longer be part of the divine being in whom we move and live and have our being. The metaphysics of panentheism leads to the ethics of transhumanism.
THE PROSPECT OF DIGITALLY ENHANCED COLORIMETRY AS AN ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR WATER QUALITY DETERMINATION
Authors: Hakiki Rijal , Wikaningrum Temmy
Published: June 2019

Aim: This study aims to observe the potential implementation of analytical methods based on digital image processing as an alternative method of colorimetric analysis that can be implemented in site. Methodology and Results: Pt-Co standard series solutions at concentrations of 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 concentration units (CU) were measured by spectrophotometric method and digitally enhanced colorimetric (DEC) method to obtain a response in the form of absorbance (Abs) and area under curve (AUC) value. Absorbance measurement was carried out at 317.5 nm (λ max). The AUC value was obtained from the 3-point RGB value measurements, made average so that a color band is produced, then quantified by translating the color band intensity into the response curve in ImageJ software. The Abs and AUC values of artificial samples are processed into CU values with linear equations resulting from linear regression test. The results of the calculation of CU values from the two measurement methods were tested using independent t test method to examine significant differences between the two measurement methods. Conclusion, significance and impact study: Coefficient of determination (R2) plot CU VS AUC = 0.8638, in independent t test was obtained p-value = 0.4246 at the 95% confidence level. Therefore, it can be concluded that digitally enhanced colorimetric could be used to determine water quality, especially color parameter in site measurement.
Pengembangan multimedia interaktif penjumlahan pada bilangan bulat untuk siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar
Authors: Dewi Santi Ratna , Haryanto Haryanto
Published: June 2019

Perkembangan teknologi membawa perubahan dalam penggunaan media pembelajaran. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang merespon perkembangan teknologi adalah multimedia interaktif. Penelitian pengembangan ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan multimedia interaktif yang layak digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran matematika materi penjumlahan pada bilangan bulat untuk siswa kelas IV. Metode penelitian menggunakan model pengembangan Lee & Owens yang terdiri dari empat tahapan yaitu analisis, desain, pengembangan, dan evaluasi. Media yang telah dikembangkan dievaluasi oleh ahli materi dan ahli media untuk mengetahui kelayakannya. Setelah dinyatakan layak oleh ahli materi dan ahli media, media diujicobakan kepada siswa sebanyak tiga kali melalui evaluasi satu lawan satu, evaluasi kelompok kecil, dan evaluasi lapangan. Hasil evaluasi satu lawan satu termasuk dalam kategori sangat baik, hasil evaluasi kelompok kecil termasuk dalam kategori baik, dan hasil evaluasi lapangan termasuk dalam kategori sangat baik. Instrumen pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada tahap analisis yaitu observasi dan wawancara, sedangkan pada tahap evaluasi berupa angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) hasil uji kelayakan materi termasuk dalam kategori sangat baik, (2) hasil uji kelayakan media termasuk dalam kategori baik, dan (3) hasil uji kelayakan pengguna termasuk dalam kategori baik sehingga multimedia interaktif layak digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran matematika materi penjumlahan pada bilangan bulat untuk siswa kelas IV.
Diversity Focused Semisyntheses of Tetronate Polyether Ionophores
Authors: Lin Shaoquan , Liu Han , Svenningsen Esben B. , Pedersen Christine , Nørby Peter , Tørring Thomas , Poulsen Thomas
Published: June 2019

The polyether ionophores are complex natural products capable of transporting cations across biological membranes. Many family members possess highly potent antimicrobial activity and a few selected compounds have ability to target particularly aggressive cancer cells. Despite these interesting perspectives, a detailed understanding of the cellular mode-of-action of polyether ionophores is generally lacking. In principle, broad mapping of structure-activity relationships across several biological activities could provide mechanistic insights as well as identification of lead structures but access to structural diversity within the overall class is synthetically very challenging. In this manuscript, we demonstrate that novel polyether ionophores can be constructed by recycling components of highly abundant polyethers. We provide the first examples of synthetically incorporating halogen-functionalized tetronic acids as cation-binding groups into polyether ionophores and we identify analogs with strong anti-bacterial activity and minimal effects on mammalian cells.
MAKNA LEKSIKAL PERALATAN TRADISIONAL PRODUKSI BIDANG PERTANIAN SAWAH MASYARAKAT KAILI DI SULAWESI TENGAH
Authors: B. M. Asri
Published: June 2019

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif yang memuat kajian tentang peralatan tradisonal produksi bidang pertanian sawah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mendeskripsikan makna leksikal peralatan tradisonal produksi bidang pertanian sawah di Kabupaten Sigi dan (2) mendeskripsikan fungsi atau kegunaan peralatan tradisonal bidang pertanian sawah di Kabupaten Sigi.  Sumber data penelitian ini adalah peralatan tradisonal bidang pertanian sawah  di Kabupaten Sigi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah masyarakat petani sawah suku Kaili  yang bertempat tinggal di Kabupaten Sigi. Objek penelitian ini adalah peralatan tradisonal produksi bidang pertanian sawah di Kabupaten Sigi. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis makna leksikalnya dengan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara garis besar, terdapat lima jenis peralatan tradisional produksi pertanian sawah masyarakat Kaili di Sulawesi Tengah dengan fungsi masing-masin, yaitu (1) alat pengolahan tanah, yang memiliki tiga nama alat tradisional, yaitu salaga,  pompoe,  pomanggi;  (2) alat penanaman, yang memiliki tiga nama alat tradisional, yaitu:  pohudu, bingga atau rombe, polemba; (3) alat pemeliharaan tanaman, yang memiliki sembilan nama alat tradisional, yaitu: pomanggi, taono, harenggo,  popuji,  pohive,  pandole, huwa,  kate, dan povante; (4) alat pemungutan hasil, yang memiliki sembilan  nama alat tradisional, yaitu: pula, kato, tali, layo/tonda, gampiri, harenggo, dopipoboba, ompa,  dan  tap; dan (5) pengolahan hasil, yang memiliki tiga  nama alat tradisional, yaitu: nonju patahuda, alu, dan  nonjupompeohe.
PLANEJAMENTO TERRITORIAL E O TURISMO NO ESPAÇO RURAL DE JOINVILLE-SC
Authors: Walkowski Marinês Da Conceição , Oliveira Mirtz Orige , Vieira Vinicius Boneli , Loch Carlos
Published: June 2019

O espaço rural sul brasileiro apresenta potencial para a atividade turística em função das significativas belezas paisagísticas, riquezas culturais e a estrutura fundiária baseada em pequenas propriedades familiares cuja viabilidade econômica demanda a variação das atividades de forma pluriativa. No entanto, para que este potencial possa ser aproveitado é necessário dispor de informações sistematizadas e espacializadas que permitam ao usuário acessar e desfrutar dos destinos e equipamentos rurais. Neste sentido reside o desafio, para o planejamento territorial, utilizando o geoprocessamento de dados na tomada de decisões, buscar o fortalecimento de Joinville como cidade pólo na sua região turística.
WHERE DOES THE XANGÔ LIVE? LOCATION FACTORS OF THE AFRICAN RELIGIOUS TERREIROS TO THE MARGINS OF ÁGUA FRIA RIVER - RECIFE (CENTURIES 19TH AND 20TH)
Authors: Halley Bruno Maia
Published: June 2019

The text discusses the location factors of “terreiros” of Xangô in the city of Recife, in the context of the decade 1930, in an area adjacent to the city of Olinda, to the margins of Água Fria old river (current Channel Vasco da Gama-Peixinhos), tributary of the Beberibe river. Revisits thus within the North Zone of the city, the historical reasons and the geographical factors of the spatial concentration of centers of afro-religious worship on the banks of these water courses, that decisively influenced in the formation of the suburbs formerly located in the area known as Beberibe de Baixo and adjacencies, in the course of the end 19th century and first half of the 20th century. In light of this period are listed the african-religious leaders and their terreiros, cartographically represented along the river above-mentioned.
CRITICAL REVIEW - O Brasil Africano
Authors: Nery Valéria
Published: June 2019

Three maps that provide multiple understandings and information that transcend time and space, bringing together lives, traditions and memories that lead us to rethink our knowledge about Brazil and Africa.
UTILIZAÇÃO DE DADOS POPULACIONAIS CENSITÁRIOS E DE IMAGENS DE SENSORES REMOTOS NO ESTUDO DA EVOLUÇÃO DA OCUPAÇÃO EM CANABRAVA E ENTORNO, SALVADOR, BAHIA, BRASIL, DE 1991 A 2010
Authors: Batista Junior Eudoxio Antonio , Brito Patrícia Lustosa , Freitas Anderson Dias de
Published: June 2019

A expansão urbana vem ocorrendo de forma intensa nas últimas décadas nas grandes cidades brasileiras, ocasionando aumento da demanda por infraestrutura urbana, serviços e novas áreas para construção. O tema central deste artigo é analisar as características da expansão urbana na comunidade de Canabrava e seu entorno, em Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, com uso de dados censitários do IBGE dos anos de 1991 e 2010. Uma problemática tratada foi o fato de os limites dos setores censitários divergirem entre os períodos analisados.
A TRILOGIA CELULAR-TORRE-ANTENA COMO UMA EXPRESSÃO DA TERRITORIALIDADE INFORMACIONAL NO BRASIL
Authors: Steinberger Marília , Tofeti Alexandre Resende
Published: June 2019

A partir dos anos 2000 observa-se na paisagem dos principais centros urbanos mundiais a multiplicação de torres e antenas de telefonia celular. Embora em décadas anteriores já houvesse torres de rádio e de telefone fixo, elas não eram constantes. Tal constância é uma peculiaridade do período técnico-científico-informacional. O sistema de telefonia celular é composto por uma trilogia de objetos geográficos inseparáveis: celular, torre e antena. O propósito do artigo é analisar a territorialidade dos objetos desta trilogia que se expressa por meio da sua distribuição espacial e da ação de agentes sociais envolvidos na localização e regulação no Brasil.
CARTOGRAPHY AND TERRITORY OF ARAXÁ – MG: PAST AND PRESENT. A PRELIMINARY READING AND INTERPRETATION.
Authors: Borges Roberta Maria Porfírio De Oliveira
Published: June 2019

The article demonstrates with colonial and imperial cartographic references the evolution of the cartographic representation of the region between the Rivers Grande and Paranaíba before the consolidation of the Araxá’s territory with the creation of it’s county. As well, based on official information about Araxa’s administrative forming and of the regional counties forming, this article confirms the rise in the territory of the Araxá’s county, by the year of 1835, of all the counties that now are the Mesoregion of the Triangulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba (66 counties), as well as parts of the mesoregion of the Northwest Minas Gerais (5 counties) and the Central Mineira mesoregion (5 counties), totaling 76 counties. Therefore 8.9% of the counties of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais come from the territory of Araxá.
Democratização da educação e educação democrática: Duas faces de uma mesma moeda
Authors: Gracindo Regina Vinhaes
Published: June 2019

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Reforma Curricular: Delineando caminhos e construindo perspectivas
Authors: Dansa Cláudia
Published: June 2019

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The Teacher as a Lesson Designer
Authors: Jukić Matić Ljerka
Published: June 2019

Teachers’ pedagogical design capacity is their ability to perceive and mobilise existing resources to create productive instructional episodes in the classroom. To a certain extent, this ability is dependent on the curricular resource used. As the textbook remains the most commonly used curricular resource in mathematics classrooms, the study reported in this paper investigates how and why one experienced mathematics teacher utilises the textbook. Data were gathered using lesson observations, as well as pre-lesson and post-lesson interviews. The teacher used offloading on the textbook, adapting the textbook content and improvising in the lessons to varying degrees, being aware of the affordances and constraints that the textbook has for her teaching practice. That approach to the textbook enabled the teacher to create various opportunities that enhance learning. The results of the study indicate that the mathematics teacher’s awareness of what a particular resource offers for teaching practice, and what constraints could be encountered on this journey are significant in terms of the teacher’s design capacity.
关于陶瓷砖吸水率测试方法的探讨
Authors: 郭 海霞
Published: June 2019

目的是为了对其中一种国标下，陶瓷砖吸水率采用真空法进行测试过程中的不同之处进行比较。通过对两种不同方法下所测得的陶瓷砖吸水率数据进行比较之后，对两种方法优劣进行评判，并以此为基础，对现如今中国在进行陶瓷砖吸水率测试的过程中所推行的方法进行相应改进建议的提出。本文将以此为目的，来对陶瓷砖吸水率测试方法展开相应的论述。
浅谈压力计量检定常见问题的处理
Authors: 张 永兵
Published: June 2019

伴随着经济社会的发展，压力计量检定，常常被应用于我们的生活当中，不管是在工业方面，还是在日常家庭生活当中，压力计量可以说是一个比较常见的鉴定方法，但是，在压力计量检定的过程当中，由于本身的复杂特点，常常会存在着一些问题，比如说压力表等一系列的工具问题以及计量检定人员的个人素质问题，但不管怎样，中国总体来看，压力计量检定呈现出一种节节高升的趋势，但是这并不代表着不存在问题，本文通过具体分析压力计量检定常见问题入手，具体探究相关的解决办法以及措施，旨在进一步提高中国压力计量检定的质量。
一起500kV超高压输电线路金具挂环断裂故障分析
Authors: 刘 志强
Published: June 2019

高压线路的危险性不言而喻，而超高压线路更加危险，其中金具是超高压线路的重要组成部分之一，但是它的种类多种多样，各个款式的应用场所和功能也都不同，在具体的使用过程中也是会出现各种各样的问题，个别问题还比较突出。近些年来，相关的技术人员在这方面做出了一些改进，尤其是针对于金具失效等问题对于线路的损坏，进一步保证了输电线路的正常运行和安全供电。文章将针对于目前的现状，指出现在还存在的问题，并进一步做出指导，从而促进金具在输电线路中的发展。
配电线路三相负荷不平衡的原因及危害浅析
Authors: 古 建军 , 西尔艾力 艾买提
Published: June 2019

低压电网三相负荷可能因多种原因，导致不平衡，甚至不平衡度非常严重。三相负荷不平衡对低压电网、配电变压器、 6 ～ 10kV高压线路均造成危害，对供电企业安全供电降低线损、用户安全用电影响较大。
DESAIN DAN IMPLEMENTASI MAXIMUM POWER SOLAR TRACKER MENGGUNAKAN PANEL PHOTOVOLTAIC DI KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Harmini Harmini , Nurhayati Titik
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this research is to design and implementation Maximum Solar Power Tracking system using photovoltaic panel, in order to increase solar panel efficiency and power. Data collection is done for the condition in Semarang city. The result of the research is expected to be base in planning of solar power system in Semarang city, whether it is for light-ing lamp planning and for Solar Home System (SHS). This MPPT system design uses standard 180 degree servo motor to drive photovoltaic panel and control circuit using ATmega IC, while simulation using MATLAB program. Tracking is done by online tracking method by moving the photovoltaic panel to the radiation of the sun. Tracking simulation is done with step 20, 50 and 180 step. The average of voltage generated by system without tracking is 3.97 Volt while the average volt-age generated by tracking system is 4.72 Volt. Efficiency between system without tracking and tracking system is 66.28% for tracking system and 78.78% for tracking system.

Keywords: MPPT,Solar Photovoltaic, Tracking.
PERBANDINGAN ANALISA DAYA DUKUNG TIANG PANCANG MENGGUNAKAN METODE PERHITUNGAN L. DECOURT DAN TES PDA
Authors: Zakahfi Andyt Tegar , Kusumawardani Rini
Published: June 2019

Dermaga IV pelabuhan Tanjung Intan Cilacap dibangun menggunakan struktur deck on pile dengan pondasi berupa tiang pancang pipa baja. Fungsi dari pondasi ini adalah untuk menyalurkan beban yang diterima oleh struktur, lalu diteruskan ke dalam tanah. Pondasi yang menopang struktur, harus memliliki daya dukung tiang yang lebih  besar dari beban rencana yang diterima oleh pondasi tersebut. Pada artikel ini akan dibahas mengenai perbandingan daya dukung tiang pancang dengan analisa data lapangan dan pengujian daya dukung pondasi tiang. Metodologi pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara pengambilan data dari pihak proyek dan studi pustaka. Perhitungan daya dukung tiang pancang dilakukan menggunakan metode perhitungan L. Decourt (1982) dengan menggunakan data SPT yang didapatkan dari hasil pengujian tanah di area dermaga IV pelabuhan Tanjung Intan Cilacap. Perhitungan daya dukung pondasi tiang pancang dilakukan dengan memperhitungkan data-data seperti data SPT, Faktor keamanan, dan titik tanah yang ditinjau. Perhitungan daya dukung pondasi tiang dengan metode perhitungan L. Decourt (1982) sebaiknya tidak dianggap sebagai daya dukung pondasi ultimit yang sebenarnya. Untuk memastikan keakuratan hasil analisa struktur dengan metode L. Decourt (1982) diperlukan perbandingan dengan data daya dukung pondasi tiang dengan menggunakan pengujian PDA (Pile Driving Analysis).
Perencanaan Jembatan Rangka Baja Lengkung Sendang Mulyo di Kota Semarang
Authors: Himawan Noer , Handoyo Febru , Muldiyanto Agus , Supoyo Supoyo
Published: June 2019

 Abstrak Jaringan jalan yang merupakan sarana utama transportasi darat menjadi sangat

penting adanya, karena seperti kita ketahui jalan adalah urat nadi perekonomian, sedangkan

ekonomi yang meningkat sangat diperlukan sebagai penunjang dalam pembangunan. Jembatan

yang merupakan bagian yang tak terpisahkan dari jaringan jalan itu sendiri, ikut pula berperan.

Jalan yang baik tidak ada artinya apabila jembatan – jembatan yang ada di ruas jalan tersebut

belum memadai sesuai dengan kebutuhannya. Dewasa ini keadaan jaringan jalan di Indonesia

masih ditandai oleh adanya kemacetan – kemacetan lalu lintas, terutama didaerah – daerah yang

sudah berkembang seperti di kota-kota besar. Terbaurnya peranan fungsi jalan arteri , kolektor dan

lokal , menyebabkan tingkat kepadatan arus lalu lintas juga semakin tinggi. Akibatnya jalan – jalan

tersebut tidak berfungsi secara efisien. Salah satu alternatif pemecahannya yaitu dengan

meningkatkan fasilitas dan kemampuan jaringan jalan , baik dengan membangun jalan baru ,

memperlebar ruas jalan yang sudah ada, meningkatkan kelas jalan dan dengan meningkatkan

kemampuan jembatan untuk menunjang kelancaran arus lalu lintas.

 

 Abstrack The road network which is the main means of land transportation becomes very significant,

because as we know the road is the lifeblood of the economy, while increasing economic

indispensable as supporting the development. The bridge is an integral part of the road network itself,

were also instrumental. Good roads are meaningless if the bridge - the bridge in these roads have not

been adequately according to their needs. Today the state of the road network in Indonesia is still

characterized by the presence of congestion - traffic jams, especially the area - an area that has

developed as in big cities. Terbaurnya role function arterial, collector and local, causing the level of

traffic density is also higher. As a result the road - the road is not functioning efficiently. One

alternative solution is to improve the facilities and capabilities of the road network, either by building

new roads, widening existing roads, improving road class and by increasing the ability of the bridge

 