bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CATUR GURU DALAM PEMAKNAAN HARI SUCI SARASWATI PERSPEKTIF FILSAFAT PENDIDIKAN HINDU
Authors: Astawa I Nyoman Sidi
Published: August 2019

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dari aspek yang berbeda terhadap hari suci Saraswati yakni mengenai nilai-nilai pendidikan dan catur guru dalam hari suci Saraswati. Nilai-nilai pendidikan Hindu yang terdapat dalam hari suci Saraswati secara garis besarnya atau pokok-pokoknya sesuai dengan tri kerangka dasar agama Hindu. Dalam pemaknaan hari suci Saraswati terdapat pula ajaran agama Hindu tentang guru yang terdiri atas Tuhan (Swadyaya), Pemerintah (Wisesa), Guru di sekolah (Pengajian) dan Orang Tua (rupaka) yang disebut dengan istilah catur guru.
Pembagian Waris menurut Masyarakat Hindu di desa Garantung kecamatan Maliku kabupaten pulang Pisau
Authors: Ratini Ni Made
Published: August 2019

Pembagian Warisan masyarakat Hindu Transmigrasi asal Bali di Desa Garantungkabupaten pulang pisau Kalimantan Tengah,memiliki sedikit perbedaan dengan pembagianwaris di daerah asalnya di Pulau Bali. Mengingat mereka hidup di lingkungan masyarakatmajemuk secara otomatis menyesuaikan dengan daerah setempat namun tidak meninggalkanadat istiadat budaya Bali dan sumber ajaran Hindu yang diwariskan leluhurnya.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: 1) Untuk menganalisis dan menemukan pelaksanaanpembagian waris di desa Garantung kecamatan Maliku Kabupaten Pulang Pisau, 2)Mengidentifikasi pedoman yang dijadikan acuan pembagian waris masyarakat Hindu di desaGarantung. Dari penelitian ini penulis mendapatkan hasil bahwa dalam pelaksanaan pembagianwarisdi desa Garantung dilaksanakan sebelum pewaris meninggal dunia yang disebut Jiwadhana.Teknik pembagian warisan yang dilakukan sesuai dengan Keputusan musyawarahkeluarga dan mengacu kepada Keputusan musyawarah masyarakat desa Garantung KecamatanMaliku, kabupaten pulang pisau bahwa 50% harta warisan yang diberikan kepada anak laki-lakibungsu sebagai penerus keluarga (preti Sentana) yang bertanggung jawab terhadap kelangsunganhidup orang tua, melaksanakan upacara pitra yadnya bila orang tuanya telah tiada, memeliharatempat suci keluarga. Sedangkan 50% harta warisan dibagi sama rata oleh pewaris kepada ahliwaris (anaknya) baik laki-laki maupun perempuan.Yang dijadikan acuan pembagian waris di desa garantung kitab Menawa Dharma Sastra,Musyawarah masyarakat Desa Garantung dan Desa,kala, Patra.
Akibat Hukum Perbuatan Aparat Pemerintah yang Tidak Sah Dalam melaksanakan Pemerintahan
Authors: Darman I Komang
Published: August 2019

Perbuatan Aparat pemerintah yang termasuk dalam perbuatan hukum dapat berupa :perbuatan hukum menurut hukum privat dan perbuatan hukum menurut hukum publik. Perbuatanhukum menurut hukum privat dalam hukum tata pemerintahan terjadi perdebatan apakahmerupakan lapangan ilmu hukum tata pemerintahan atau bukan. Namun yang dibahas dalamlingkup hukum tata pemerintahan yakni perbuatan hukum menurut hukum publik.Akibat Hukum kewenangan yang tidak sah ialah batal demi hukum, begitu juga dengankonsekuensi yuridis perbuatan hukum aparat pemerintah yang dinyatakan batal demi hukumpada mulanya didasari dengan kewenangan yang tidak sah dan tidak memenuhi syarat-syaratketentuan yang harus terpenuhi agar suatu perbuatan aparat pemerintah dinyatakan sah. akibathukum atau sanksi nya berupa semua perbuatan yang dilakukan dianggap belum pernah adasehingga segala sesuatunya harus dikembalikan seperti sedia kala atau alternative keduamemakai batal nisbi yakni sebagian perbuatan dianggap sah dan sebagian lagi diputuskan batal.
FENOMENA FACEBOOK SEBAGAI SARANA KOMUNIKASI SOSIAL
Authors: Gantiano Hadianto Ego
Published: August 2019

Pandangan masyarakat yang menganggap bahwa komunikasi sangat penting pada masa kini, secara tidak langsung telah memancing suatau revolusi besar dalam perkembangan teknologi komunikasi. Hal tersebut terlihat dari banyaknya media yang digunakan  dalam  proses  komunikasi.  Situs  web  Facebook  memungkinkan Anda menerima permintaan pertemanan dari teman dekat, teman sekolah, kerabat dan bahkan  teman  lama Anda.  Orang  yang  tidak Anda  kenal  sebelumnya  juga  bisa mengajak berteman melalui Facebook. Atau Anda bisa juga memasukkan foto kemudian menandai orang-orang yang ada di foto tersebut, sehingga orang yang ditandai dapat melihat foto tersebut. Anda juga dapat memasukkan jadwal acara dan mengundang orang lain melalui Facebook. Facebook sebagai situs web jejaring sosial memang bisa bermanfaat untuk semua penggunanya. Jika digunakan dengan tepat, Anda bisa menikmati banyak pertemanan yang positif dan bermanfaat. Namun jangan mengendurkan kewaspadaan Anda, karena dibalik banyak manfaatnya, jika disalahgunakan maka Facebook bisa menjadi bahaya yang menghancurkan keluarga. Selalu gunakan Facebook secara bijaksana.
Reduplication of Katingan Languange
Authors: Evie Evie
Published: August 2019

The Indonesia consist of one thousand of island that spread out Sabang to Merauke, where the society live with the deferent of religion and culture. In Indonesia speak about local language. The near of ethnic groups have alone local language as the mean of communication between the members of society from ethnic group. The one of local language that exist in Central Kalimantan Province is Katingan Language. Katingan Language is one of the local language that used by population which live of all Katingan river. This language used as daily language in 6 subdisrict, they are: Katingan Hilir, Tasik Payawan, Tewang Sangalang Garing, Pulau Malan, Katingan Tengah, Katingan Hulu Katingan Region.

Morpholoy is one branch of linguistics that study about the form of word include function and meaning of words. In this discussion is a part of morphology. In this discusstion especially will discuss about reduplication of Katingan language. Reduplication is the form of word that repeated for example: 1) Complete reduplication,  2)  Affixed  reduplication,  3)  Partial  reduplication,  and  Semantic

reduolication.
NILAI-NILAI DALAM RITUAL BASARAH
Authors: MPdH Wentin
Published: August 2019

Devotion to God is a necessity for every religious person.Hindus explain the teachings of Bhakti in the Bhagavata Purana known as Navavida Bhakti.The actualization of devotional service in Hinduism has diversity but is essentially the same. Therefore, there are differences in the practice of devotional service for Hindus in various regions.This happened to Hinduism in Central Kalimantan (Hindu Kaharingan).This paper describes four important things related to the implementation of the Basarah for Hindu Kaharingan in Central Kalimantan. The four things are basarah philosophy, the procedure  of  basarah,  sajen  basarah,  and  the  values  ​                                                                           ​                                                                           contained  in  the implementation of basarah.
ANALISIS PENGARUH WEBSITE FASHION MACADAMIA HOUSE TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN DENGAN METODE WEBQUAL 4.0
Authors: Marlina Marlina - , Santoso Yessica Putri , Kelvin Kelvin - , Andry Johanes Fernandes
Published: August 2019

Teknologi memberikan dampak yang besar dalam bisnis e-commerce secara global, salah satunya dalam dunia e-commerce yaitu bisnis fashion Macadamia House. Macadamia House menggunakan internet dalam teknik penjualannya, penjualan Macadamia House menggunakan website. Tampilan website membuat customer menjadi tertarik dan puas ketika mengakses website Macadamia House. Kepuasan customer dapat diukur dengan metode Webqual, skala likert, dan uji hipotesis yang terbagi menjadi dua yaitu uji deskritif statistik dan uji Importance Performance Analysis, yang dapat dijelaskan melalui kepuasan konsumen terhadap bisnis fashion Macadamia House. Dalam uji deskritif statistik dapat dilihatnya hasil mean tertinggi yang menunjukkan bahwa konsumen puas terdapat pada kategori usability, dan uji Importance Performance Analysis menyatakan bahwa pada kuadran A dan kuadran C memiliki total 10 faktor yang harus ditingkatkan kedepannya. Kata Kunci: E-commerce, Likert, Hipotesis, Webqual, Website
PURWARUPA PENDETEKSI BERAT BUBU MEMPERGUNAKAN ARDUINO SEBAGAI INOVASI ALAT TANGKAP NELAYAN MENUJU REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 4.0
Authors: Nusyirwan Deny
Published: August 2019

Revolusi Industri 4.0 menekankan pada penguasaan teknologi pintar untuk mendukung digitalisasi. Oleh sebab itu  perguruan tinggi sebagai salah satu pusat ilmu pengetahuan selalu berusaha untuk mendesiminsasikan hasil-hasil penelitian kepada masyarakat sebagai bentuk penguatan pengetahuan, sehingga masyarakat tidak hanya sebagai pengguna namun sebagai pelaku dengan mmanfaatkan teknologi untuk meningkatkan perekonomian setempat. Wilayah Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, dimana wilayah lautan nya lebih luas dari daratan dan  mata pencaharian masyarakat sebagian besar dari hasil laut serta berada di wilayah perbatasan dengan malaysia dan singapura harus mendapatkan prioritas untuk penguatan pengetahuan dan penguasaan teknologi pintar.Sebuah inovasi berbasiskan teknologi yang diusulkan adalah pendeteksi berat bubu berbasiskan arduino dan loadcell untuk nelayan. Alat tangkap masyarakat nelayan yang tinggal di wilayah pesisir bervariasi, salah satunya adalah bubu. Bubu adalah alat tangkap yang bekerja seperti perangkap. Dengan sensor berat loadcell yang mendeteksi berat bubu akan menginformasikan berat bubu yang dapat dilihat pada LCD. Purwarupa ini juga di lengkapi dengan koneksi tanpa kabel Bluetooth, yang bersungsi untuk membuka dan menutup pintu bubu.Dari hasil pengujian purwarupa kepada calon pengguna, didapatkan hasil yang positif terkait fungsi dari teknologi yang dipergunakan. Selain itu, masyarakat nelayan juga sangat antusias berharap, kedepannya akan lebih banyak teknologi yang bisa diterapkan dalam rangka untuk meningkatkan hasil tangkapan
UNSUR BUDAYA MINANGKABAU DALAM NOVEL MENCARI CINTA YANG HILANG KARYA ABDULKARIM KHIARATULLAH
Authors: Irawati Diah
Published: August 2019

This research aims to describe (1) function of "maternal uncle" for his nephew (2) prohibition for the same tribe marriage (3) the function of maternal uncles for people in one tribe including in Novel "Mencari cinta yang Hilang" by Abdulkarim Khiaratullah. This research was qualitative research that used descriptive methode which had characteristic was conten analysis, that is a research which have done by examining a literature manuscript by looking at a piece of fact or dialog from the figure that purpose to knowing the element of minangkabau culture that including in novel. Technique of gathering data in this research use documentation technique and writing a note technique. Analysis result show that, first, in overal 'maternal uncle' describing in this novel is responsive and guiding his nephew, its according to rules, which 'maternal uncle' in Minangkabau People is very important to his nephew life. Only 'maternal uncle' from Rahima, Mak Katik which did not a right job. Second, problem about forbidding one tribe marriage is still a trouble on Minangkabau people life, that is reflected in novel that still find a polemic about forbidding one tribe wedding, tradition agreement which very compoting with one tribe marriage whom judging as marriage with own family, in other hand based on religion one tribe marriage is not forbidden thing. Third, this novel also reflect a figure of 'Niniak Mamak' in minangkabau people, there is finish tradition clash, in this novel 'niniak mamak' also finish a problem of one tribe marriage, which is Chaniago clan, on discussion which leading by Datuk Rangkayo Sati as people leader has a decision which a one tribe marriage between Fauzi and Rahima can not continued.
ANALISIS RAGAM BAHASA SISWA KELAS X H SMA NEGERI 2 KOTA BENGKULU DI FACEBOOK (KAJIAN SOSIOLINGIUISTIK)
Authors: Fahmi Yunial
Published: August 2019

This research is aimed to obtain a descriptive about Analysis of Various Students’ Language of Class X H SMA Negeri 2 Bengkulu City Used in Their Facebook of the this research is about how the theme of students’ sentences status in their Facebook are, what kind of language and non-language characteristic s of their sentences status in Facebook of students class X H are the research. The data that are collected use purposive sampling technic by taking the samples from sentence status of the students’ Facebook accounts which have been collected. The technics used in data analysis are : (1) data collecting, data presenting, (2) conclusion or verification in document. The research findings are guile diverse themes that emerge, but in a sense more positive tone expression (91,6%) consisting of : interaction, special interaction, expression activity, adage, expression of feeling, expression of feelings provoke cancern, the phrase specifically, and information. While the expression of negative feelings (8,3%). Likewise, the original identity (the original name of the account status) consists of 19 students with a percentage (79,1%) and the remaining 5 students with a pseudonym identity (account status pseudonym) by percentage (20,8%). Linguistic traits often arises is the use of regional languages, although there are also English-speaking. Non-linguistic traits characterized by the use of icons/symbols ( stiker’s or emotion) which describes the feeling.
ANALISIS STRUKTUR RETORIKA BAGIAN HASIL DAN PEMBAHASAN ARTIKEL JURNAL BIDANG BERBAHASA INDONESIA BIDANG ILMU SASTRA PADA JURNAL “BISA” FKIP UNIVERSITAS BENGKULU
Authors: Atmaja Hary
Published: August 2019

This study was to describe the structure of rhetoric and linguistic characteristics of a part of results and discussion of articles in Indonesian language research journals in the field of literary studies. This research uses descriptive method. Data and sources of data in this study are the following documents speech writer in the text, while the data source in the form of 30 research journal articles in the field of research literature. Rhetorical structure analysis using the theory Swales which consists of 8 stages. Sedangkan ciri linguistik menggunakan teori (Wilujeng 2007, Ba?dulu 2004 dan Alwi, dkk., 2003) consisting of, among others; active voice, passive sentences and conjunctions. The results of the study of rhetoric structural analysis and discussion section of the results of research in the field of science research AJP literary form of the use of the stages are found or used. The results of the most common stages of research journal articles (AJP) Indonesian language literature on the science research journal “BISA” ie the first stage, (information about the study), the second stage (statement about the study results), and fifth stages (A description of the research results). While the linguistic characteristics contained in section AJP results and discussion in the field of literature the most dominant research that active use of cohesion grammatical sentence reference , conjunction and lexical cohesion markers reps in the research journal articles ( BISA ) section of the results and discussion of science research literature.
Safety solutions on mixed use urban arterial roads
Authors: Turner Blair , Partridge Rob , Turner Shane , Corben Bruce , Woolley Jeremy , Stokes Chris , Oxley Jennifer , Stephan Karen , Steinmetz Lisa
Published: August 2019

Urban arterials and intersections account for a large proportion of high severity crashes in Australia and New Zealand, particularly involving vulnerable road users. Safety gains appear to be slower in these ‘mixed use’ environments than in other areas. Austroads commissioned research to help identify solutions that might be applied on mixed use arterial roads to improve safety through the provision of Safe System infrastructure.

The project involved assessment of six case studies around Australia and New Zealand. Concept designs were developed for each of the routes based on analysis of safety issues and the likely safety benefits were assessed. This paper presents information on the safety solutions identified, as well as the broader issues that need to be considered when addressing safety on mixed use urban arterial roads.
CONSUMER CURRENT TRENDS IN RESTAURANT INDUSTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF FOOD BLOGGER
Authors: Mbouw Esa , Qonita Khansa
Published: August 2019

The trend of food and beverage industry in Indonesia has shown a great transformation with a help from the current existing technologies. A food related blog is one the trend these days, especially for the millennial. Perceived Usefulness (PU) is one of the factor suggested by researches towards adaptation of technology. However, the perceived usefulness (PU) of a food blogger itself is still questioned on whether the millennial has the intention to follow the food blogger ‘s recommendation to choose restaurants. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a significant relationship between food blogger perceived usefulness and behavioral intention to follow its recommendation. The questionnaire was distributed to 100 food blog readers who have read any food related blog before. The data was processed by using SPSS to obtained the result of this study. The result has shown that food blogger influences the consumer behavioral intention of the readers to follow its recommendation of the food blogger.
Pengaruh Remunerasi Dan Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Cirebon
Authors: Yusniawan Riza , Permana Ipik
Published: August 2019

The problem begins with the low performance of employees at the Cirebon Pratama Tax Service Office. Where the results of preliminary observations are suspected by low remuneration and employee job satisfaction. Thus this study uses a descriptive approach with the aim of finding the value of the magnitude of the effect of remuneration and job satisfaction on employee performance. The research method used is descriptive explanatory. The results showed partially that the effect of remuneration on employee performance was 0.463 or 46.3% with the results of the T test found Thitung > Ttabel = 3.221 > 2.27 signifikan and positive, so H0 is accepted. While the results of the value of the effect of job satisfaction on employee performance was 0.563 or 56.3% with the results of the T test found Thitung > Ttabel = 4.204 > 2.27 significant and positive, so H0 is accepted. And the simultaneous influence obtained by the correlation value of 0.391 or 39.1% with the test F = 11.867 compared to F table = 3.32 (Fhitung > Ftabel) then the hypothesis is acceptable. While the remaining 60.9% is explained by other variables outside the variables of remuneration, job satisfaction and employee performance.Conclusion Remuneration variables that have been given in the form of rewards received are reasonable, received bonuses are associated or not related to achievement, and the suitability of the rewards received has a positive influence in encouraging working harder according to the expected target. So that this can improve employee performance at the Cirebon Primary Tax Service Office. Likewise, employee job satisfaction variables in the Pratama Tax Office in Cirebon feel comfortable in working, pleasant work, salary in accordance with expectations, adequate career opportunities, conducive work environment and leadership style (human relations).
The Effect of Drying Temperature on the Phenolic Content and Functional Behavior of Flours Obtained from Lemon Wastes
Authors: Patrón-Vázquez Jesús , Baas-Dzul Lizzie , Medina-Torres Nelly , Ayora-Talavera Teresa , Sánchez-Contreras Ángeles , García-Cruz Ulises , Pacheco Neith
Published: August 2019

Lemon processing generates thousands of tons of residues that can be preserved as flours by thermal treatment to obtain phenolic compounds with beneficial bioactivities. In this study, the effect of different drying temperatures (40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 and 110 °C) on the Total Phenolic Content (TPC), antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of phenolic compounds present in Citrus. lemon (L.) Burn f waste was determined. Identification and quantification of phenolic compounds were also performed by UPLC-PDA and UPLC-ESI-MS analysis. Eriocitrin (19.79–27.29 mg g−1 DW) and hesperidin (7.63–9.10 mg g−1 DW) were detected as the major phenolic compounds in the flours by UPLC-PDA and confirmed by UPLC-ESI-MS. Antimicrobial activity determined by Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) against Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was observed. Accordingly, a stable functional flour as a source of bioactive phenolic compounds obtained from lemon residues at 50 °C may be produced as a value-added product useful in various industrial sectors.
Threonine Requirements in Dietary Low Crude Protein for Laying Hens under High-Temperature Environmental Climate
Authors: Azzam Mahmoud Mostafa , Alhotan Rashed , Al-Abdullatif Abdulaziz , Al-Mufarrej Saud , Mabkhot Mohammed , Alhidary Ibrahim Abdullah , Zheng Chuntian
Published: August 2019

Lohmann Brown hens (n = 420), at 28 weeks of age, were divided into five dietary treatments, and each treatment included six replicates of 14 laying hens. Dietary crude protein (14%) was presented as the control diet. Dietary L-Thr was added to the control diet for 12 weeks. Dietary Thr levels are 0.43%, 0.49%, 0.57%, 0.66%, and 0.74%, based on digestible base. From 28 to 40 weeks, hen-day egg production presented a quadratic trend to supplementing dietary Thr (R2 = 0.96, p = 0.02), and reached a maximum level at 0.58%. Serum uric acid demonstrated a quadratic trend (R2 = 0.62, p = 0.02) at 0.59%. Both serum total cholesterol and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl (HMG-CoA) reductase showed lower levels (p < 0.05) at 0.66% Thr. Serum CuZn-SOD elevated (p < 0.05) at 0.49%, 0.57%, and 0.66% Thr, as compared to the control group, and showed a quadratic trend (R2 = 0.87, p = 0.003) at 0.56%. Supplemental L-Thr decreased (p < 0.05) the expression of ileal HSP70 at 0.66% Thr. In summary, the optimal dietary Thr requirements to optimize egg production, serum uric acid, and serum CuZn-SOD were 0.58%, 0.59%, and 0.56%, respectively, by regression analysis.
Evaluation of Brassica Vegetables as Potential Feed for Ruminants
Authors: de Evan Trinidad , Vintimilla Andrea , Marcos Carlos N. , Ranilla María José , Carro María Dolores
Published: August 2019

The objective of this study was to analyze the chemical composition, in vitro ruminal fermentation, and intestinal digestibility of discarded samples of four Brassica vegetables: Brussels sprouts (BS), white cabbage, Savoy cabbage, and red cabbage, and to assess the effects of including increasing amounts of BS in the concentrate of a dairy sheep diet on in vitro fermentation, CH4 production, and in situ degradation of the diets. All cabbages had low dry matter content (DM; <16.5%), but their DM had high crude protein (19.5–24.8%) and sugars (27.2–41.4%) content and low neutral detergent fiber (17.5–28%) and was rapidly and extensively fermented in the rumen. Rumen degradability of protein at 12 h of in situ incubation was greater than 91.5% for all cabbages, and in vitro intestinal digestibility of protein ranged from 61.4 to 90.2%. Replacing barley, corn, and soybean meal by 24% of dried BS in the concentrate of a diet for dairy sheep (40:60 alfalfa hay:concentrate) increased in vitro diet fermentation and in situ degradability of DM and protein, and reduced in vitro CH4/total volatile fatty acid ratio. In vivo trials are necessary to confirm these results.
Effect of Diet and Type of Pregnancy on Transcriptional Expression of Selected Genes in Sheep Mammary Gland
Authors: Gallardo María , Cárcamo Juan G. , Arias-Darraz Luis , Alvear Carlos
Published: August 2019

These trials were carried out to determine firstly the effect of diet and type of pregnancy on the transcriptional expression of genes involved in angiogenesis and cell turnover/lactogenesis inside the sheep mammary gland from late gestation to late lactation. Eighteen Ile de France sheep, 8 twin- and 10 single-bearing ewes were alloted into two groups according to their diet, either based on ad libitum naturalized pasture or red clover hay plus lupine from day −45 pre-partum until day +60 post-partum. Samples from diets and mammary glands were collected at day −10 pre partum (time 1), day +30 (time 2) and day +60 post-partum (time 3) and analyzed by qRT-PCR. Additionally, samples from longissimus dorsi muscle were taken from lambs twice, at weaning and 45 days later, to determine the effect of the maternal treatment with regard to diet and type of pregnancy, on the mRNA expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism. The data was processed using the lme4 package for R, and SPSS Statistics 23.0 for Windows®. The results showed that the group of twin-bearing ewes fed red clover showed a higher expression of genes involved in angiogenesis before lambing and in cell turnover/lactogenesis during late lactation, explained by a lamb survival mechanism to delay apoptosis as a way to keep a secretory cells population and boosted by the diet quality, assuring a longer milk production potential during late lactation. Regarding lambs, apparently the maternal diet would influence the transcriptional expression of lipogenic enzymes in the longissimus dorsi muscle after weaning, but further studies are necessary to validate these results. In summary, Twin-bearing ewes fed red clover performed best at increasing the expression of genes associated with angiogenesis and cell turnover/lactogenesis in the mammary gland.
A 4K-Capable FPGA Implementation of Single Image Haze Removal Using Hazy Particle Maps
Authors: Ngo Dat , Lee Gi-Dong , Kang Bongsoon
Published: August 2019

This paper presents a fast and compact hardware implementation using an efficient haze removal algorithm. The algorithm employs a modified hybrid median filter to estimate the hazy particle map, which is subsequently subtracted from the hazy image to recover the haze-free image. Adaptive tone remapping is also used to improve the narrow dynamic range due to haze removal. The computation error of the proposed hardware architecture is minimized compared with the floating-point algorithm. To ensure real-time hardware operation, the proposed architecture utilizes the modified hybrid median filter using the well-known Batcher’s parallel sort. Hardware verification confirmed that high-resolution video standards were processed in real time for haze removal.
Fire-Induced Changes in Soil and Implications on Soil Sorption Capacity and Remediation Methods
Authors: Ngole-Jeme Veronica M.
Published: August 2019

Vegetation changes caused by fire events are visible instantly but changes in soils are less apparent, and could be short-term, long-term or permanent in nature. Research has shown that soils undergo changes in their mineralogical, geochemical, physico-chemical and biological properties after a fire event that may vary depending on the intensity and duration of the fire, and the properties of the soil. Some of these properties make significant contributions towards soil’s ability to sorb contaminants. Changes in these properties could affect soil sorption complex and the effectiveness of remediation methods used to clean these soils when contaminated. This review synthesizes available information on fire-induced changes in soil properties affecting soil sorption and the factors which dictate these changes. The implications of changes in these properties on the soil’s natural attenuation capacity and choice of remediation method to clean up fire-affected contaminated soils are also discussed.
Analysis of Pollutant Dispersion in a Realistic Urban Street Canyon Using Coupled CFD and Chemical Reaction Modeling
Authors: Gonzalez Olivardia Franchesca , Zhang Qi , Matsuo Tomohito , Shimadera Hikari , Kondo Akira
Published: August 2019

Studies in actual urban settings that integrate chemical reaction modeling, radiation, and particular emissions are mandatory to evaluate the effects of traffic-related air pollution on street canyons. In this paper, airflow patterns and reactive pollutant behavior for over 24 h, in a realistic urban canyon in Osaka City, Japan, was conducted using a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model coupled with a chemical reaction model (CBM-IV). The boundary conditions for the CFD model were obtained from mesoscale meteorological and air quality models. Inherent street canyon processes, such as ground and wall radiation, were evaluated using a surface energy budget model of the ground and a building envelope model, respectively. The CFD-coupled chemical reaction model surpassed the mesoscale models in describing the NO, NO2, and O3 transport process, representing pollutants concentrations more accurately within the street canyon since the latter cannot capture the local phenomena because of coarse grid resolution. This work showed that the concentration of pollutants in the urban canyon is heavily reliant on roadside emissions and airflow patterns, which, in turn, is strongly affected by the heterogeneity of the urban layout. The CFD-coupled chemical reaction model characterized better the complex three-dimensional site and hour-dependent dispersion of contaminants within an urban canyon.
Preparation and Coagulation Performance of Carboxypropylated and Carboxypentylated Lignosulfonates for Dye Removal
Authors: Bahrpaima Khatereh , Fatehi Pedram
Published: August 2019

In this work, 1-carboxypropyled (1-CPRLS) and 5-carboxypentyled lignosulfonates (5-CPELS) were synthesized using 2-chlorobutanoic acid and 6-chlorohexanoic acid as carboxylate group donors via SN1 and SN2 mechanisms, respectively. 1-Carboxypropyl and 5-carboxypentyl lignosulfonates with the charge densities of −3.45 and −2.94 meq g−1 and molecular weights of 87,900 and 42,400 g·mol−1 were produced, respectively, under mild conditions. The carboxylate content and degree of substitution (DS) of the 1-CPRLS product were 2.37 mmol·g−1 and 0.70 mol·mol−1, while those of 5-CPELS products were 2.13 mmol·g−1 and 0.66 mol·mol−1, respectively. The grafting of carboxypropyl and carboxypentyl groups to lignosulfonate was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR and 13C-NMR) spectroscopies. In addition, 1-CPRLS and 5-CPELS were applied as coagulants for removing ethyl violet (EV) dye from a simulated solution, and their performance was related to their charge densities and molecular weights. Furthermore, fundamental discussion is provided on the advantages of (1) producing 1-CPRLS and (2) the superior properties and performance of 1-CPRLS to carboxyethylated lignosulfonate.
Circulating Tumor Cell Enumeration and Characterization in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with Cabazitaxel
Authors: de Kruijff Ingeborg E. , Sieuwerts Anieta M. , Onstenk Wendy , Kraan Jaco , Smid Marcel , Van Mai N. , van der Vlugt-Daane Michelle , Oomen-de Hoop Esther , Mathijssen Ron H.J. , Lolkema Martijn P. , de Wit Ronald , Hamberg Paul , Meulenbeld Hielke J. , Beeker Aart , Creemers Geert-Jan , Martens John W.M. , Sleijfer Stefan
Published: August 2019

(1) Background: Markers identifying which patients with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) will benefit from cabazitaxel therapy are currently lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify markers associated with outcome to cabazitaxel therapy based on counts and gene expression profiles of circulating tumor cells (CTCs). (2) Methods: From 120 mCRPC patients, CellSearch enriched CTCs were obtained at baseline and after 6 weeks of cabazitaxel therapy. Furthermore, 91 genes associated with prostate cancer were measured in mRNA of these CTCs. (3) Results: In 114 mCRPC patients with an evaluable CTC count, the CTC count was independently associated with poor progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in multivariable analysis with other commonly used variables associated with outcome in mCRPC (age, prostate specific antigen (PSA), alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), albumin, hemoglobin), together with alkaline phosphatase and hemoglobin. A five-gene expression profile was generated to predict for outcome to cabazitaxel therapy. However, even though this signature was associated with OS in univariate analysis, this was not the case in the multivariate analysis for OS nor for PFS. (4) Conclusion: The established five-gene expression profile in CTCs was not independently associated with PFS nor OS. However, along with alkaline phosphatase and hemoglobin, CTC-count is independently associated with PFS and OS in mCRPC patients who are treated with cabazitaxel.
Treatment with Soluble Activin Receptor Type IIB Alters Metabolic Response in Chemotherapy-Induced Cachexia
Authors: O’Connell Thomas M. , Pin Fabrizio , Couch Marion E. , Bonetto Andrea
Published: August 2019

Some chemotherapeutic agents have been shown to lead to the severe wasting syndrome known as cachexia resulting in dramatic losses of both skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. Previous studies have shown that chemotherapy-induced cachexia is characterized by unique metabolic alterations. Recent results from our laboratory and others have shown that the use of ACVR2B/Fc, a soluble form of the activin receptor 2B (ACVR2B), can mitigate muscle wasting induced by chemotherapy, although the underlying mechanisms responsible for such protective effects are unclear. In order to understand the biochemical mechanisms through which ACVR2B/Fc functions, we employed a comprehensive, multi-platform metabolomics approach. Using both nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass-spectrometry (MS), we profiled the metabolome of both serum and muscle tissue from four groups of mice including (1) vehicle, (2) the chemotherapeutic agent, Folfiri, (3) ACVR2B/Fc alone, and (4) combined treatment with both Folfiri and ACVR2B/Fc. The metabolic profiles demonstrated large effects with Folfiri treatment and much weaker effects with ACVR2B/Fc treatment. Interestingly, a number of significant effects were observed in the co-treatment group, with the addition of ACVR2B/Fc providing some level of rescue to the perturbations induced by Folfiri alone. The most prominent of these were a normalization of systemic glucose and lipid metabolism. Identification of these pathways provides important insights into the mechanism by which ACVR2B/Fc protects against chemotherapy-induced cachexia.
Photocatalytic Removal of Harmful Algae in Natural Waters by Ag/AgCl@ZIF-8 Coating under Sunlight
Authors: Fan Gongduan , Chen Zhong , Wang Bo , Wu Shimin , Luo Jing , Zheng Xiaomei , Zhan Jiajun , You Yifan , Zhang Zhi
Published: August 2019

In order to control the cyanobacterial blooms in eutrophic water, an Ag/AgCl@ZIF-8 floating coating was prepared by a dip-coating method with a sponge, innovatively employed as a carrier for the removal of algae in natural water samples. The as-prepared photocatalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effects of this Ag/AgCl@ZIF-8 coating on algal removal and phytoplankton community structure in natural water samples with cyanobacterial blooms were investigated under sunlight. Results showed that Ag/AgCl@ZIF-8 distributed uniformly on the surface of the coating with good stability and algae removal efficiency in water bodies. After 6 h of exposure under sunlight, the chlorophyll a in the natural water samples was degraded by 99.9%, the densities of Microcystis aeruginosa were reduced by 92.6% and the densities and biomass of the other algae decreased by about 80%. Meanwhile, the content of colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) in the samples was decreased, effectively controlling the cyanobacterial blooms. It was found that O2•− played the main role in the photocatalytic inactivation. In conclusion, the Ag/AgCl@ZIF-8 coating has a promising application potential for the removal of harmful cyanobacteria, and provides a new idea for the control of cyanobacterial blooms in water bodies.
Loss of Protein Kinase Csnk2b/CK2β at Neuromuscular Junctions Affects Morphology and Dynamics of Aggregated Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors, Neuromuscular Transmission, and Synaptic Gene Expression
Authors: Eiber Nane , Rehman Michael , Kravic Bojana , Rudolf Rüdiger , Sandri Marco , Hashemolhosseini Said
Published: August 2019

The protein kinase Csnk2/CK2 is important for cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Previously, we showed that CK2 binds distinctive proteins at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs) of mice and phosphorylates some of them. CK2 likely stabilizes clustered nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (AChRs). In the absence of the β-subunit of CK2 in skeletal muscle fibers, mice develop an age-dependent decrease of grip strength accompanied by NMJ fragmentation and impairments of neuromuscular transmission. However, the precise role of CK2β regarding the clustering of AChRs and downstream signaling at NMJs is unknown. Here, we compared conditional CK2β-deficient mice with controls and found in the mutants (1) a lower decrement of endplate potentials after repetitive stimulation and decrements of nerve-evoked compound muscle action potentials decayed more rapidly after synaptic transmission was partially blocked, (2) that their muscle weakness was partially rescued by administration of an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor, (3) fragmented NMJs and impaired AChR clustering was detected in muscles and cultured muscle cells, (4) enlarged myonuclei, (5) impaired synaptic gene expression, and (6) a high turnover rate of their AChR clusters in vivo. Altogether, our data demonstrate a role for CK2 at the NMJ by maintaining a high density of AChRs and ensuring physiological synaptic gene expression.
Cryptography with Disposable Backdoors
Authors: Chung Kai-Min , Georgiou Marios , Lai Ching-Yi , Zikas Vassilis
Published: August 2019

Backdooring cryptographic algorithms is an indisputable taboo in the cryptographic literature for a good reason: however noble the intentions, backdoors might fall in the wrong hands, in which case security is completely compromised. Nonetheless, more and more legislative pressure is being produced to enforce the use of such backdoors. In this work we introduce the concept of disposable cryptographic backdoors which can be used only once and become useless after that. These exotic primitives are impossible in the classical digital world without stateful and secure trusted hardware support, but, as we show, are feasible assuming quantum computation and access to classical stateless hardware tokens. Concretely, we construct a disposable (single-use) version of message authentication codes, and use them to derive a black-box construction of stateful hardware tokens in the above setting with quantum computation and classical stateless hardware tokens. This can be viewed as a generic transformation from stateful to stateless tokens and enables, among other things, one-time programs and memories. This is to our knowledge the first provably secure construction of such primitives from stateless tokens. As an application of disposable cryptographic backdoors we use our constructed primitive above to propose a middle-ground solution to the recent legislative push to backdoor cryptography: the conflict between Apple and FBI. We show that it is possible for Apple to create a one-time backdoor which unlocks any single device, and not even Apple can use it to unlock more than one, i.e., the backdoor becomes useless after it is used. We further describe how to use our ideas to derive a version of CCA-secure public key encryption, which is accompanied with a disposable (i.e., single-use, as in the above scenario) backdoor.
The Structural Dimorphism of Lanthanum Oxide Fluoride Selenide La2OF2Se
Authors: Buyer Constantin , Grossholz Hagen , Schleid Thomas
Published: August 2019

The new colorless lanthanum oxide fluoride selenide La2OF2Se could be synthesized via solid-state reactions in two different structure types. Lamellar crystals of A-La2OF2Se were obtained from mixtures of La, LaF3, La2O3 and Se in molar ratios of 2:2:1:3 with NaCl as flux for seven days in silica-protected sealed tantalum capsules at 850 °C. Needle-shaped crystals of B‑La2OF2Se emerged from reactions of the same educt mixtures in molar ratios of 6:4:4:9 scheduled to produce La6O4F4Se3 with CsI as flux for four days in niobium ampoules at 700 °C. The A‑type form of La2OF2Se crystallizes in the trigonal space group R 3 ¯ m with a = 418.13(3) and c = 4478.2(4) pm for Z = 6, whereas the B‑type form is hexagonal (space group: P63/m) with a = 1396.82(9) and c = 401.08(3) pm for Z = 6. The crystal structure of A-La2OF2Se shows a close relationship to the fluoride-free La2O2Se and the oxygen-free La2F4Se. It can even be discussed as 1:1 intergrowth variety, since it contains the [LaO4Se3]11− and [LaF7Se3]10− polyhedra typical for the ternaries. B-La2OF2Se appears to be structurally very similar to La6O2F8Se3 in displaying [LaO3FSe4]12− and [LaOF6Se2]9− polyhedra. With 6.039 versus 6.036 g/cm3 the B-type form of La2OF2Se is slightly denser than the A-type variant.
Introduction to European Journal of Burn Care
Authors: Barret Juan
Published: August 2019

Burn injuries are one of the most severe forms of trauma that a human being may suffer [...]
Kinetics of Water Vapor Sorption in Wood Cell Walls: State of the Art and Research Needs
Authors: Thybring Emil Engelund , Glass Samuel V. , Zelinka Samuel L.
Published: August 2019

Water vapor sorption is the most fundamental aspect of wood-moisture relations. It is directly or indirectly related to the physical properties of wood and the onset of wood-damage mechanisms. While sorption properties of cellulosic materials have been utilized since antiquity, the time-dependent transition from one moisture content to another (i.e., sorption kinetics) has received much less attention. In this critical review, we present the state-of-the-art of water vapor sorption kinetics in wood. We first examine different experimental methods that have been used to measure sorption kinetics, from the quartz helix vacuum balance beginning in earnest in the 1930s, to automated sorption balances used recently. We then give an overview of experimental observations and describe the physical phenomena that occur during the sorption process, which potentially govern the following kinetics: boundary layer mass transfer resistance, heat of sorption, cell wall diffusion, swelling, and polymer mobility. Finally, we evaluate theoretical models that have been proposed for describing sorption kinetics, considering both experimental data and the physical processes described in the previous section. It is clear that no previously developed model can phenomenologically describe the sorption process. Instead, new models are needed. We conclude that the development of new models will require more than simple gravimetric measurements. In addition to mass changes, complementary techniques are needed to probe other important physical quantities on multiple length scales.
Pseudodidymella fagi in Slovenia: First Report and Expansion of Host Range
Authors: Ogris Nikica , Brglez Ana , Piškur Barbara
Published: August 2019

The fungus Pseudodidymella fagi is spreading in Europe and causing leaf blotch of European beech, Fagus sylvatica. Between 2008 and 2017, outbreaks of P. fagi were observed on European beech in Switzerland, Germany (also on F. orientalis), Austria, and Slovakia. In Slovenia, leaf blotch symptoms were first observed on F. sylvatica in 2018. P. fagi was identified as the causal agent of the observed symptoms in Slovenia by morphological examinations together with sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the rDNA. This study links the fungus to the expansion of the known distribution of the disease to Slovenia, and based on in vitro pathogenicity trials, also to a new potential host, Quercus petraea. The pathogenicity tests confirmed F. sylvatica and F. orientalis as hosts for P. fagi, but not Castanea sativa, where pathogenicity to F. orientalis was proved for first time in vitro. Although Koch’s postulates could not be proven for C. sativa, it seems to be partially susceptible in vitro because some of the inoculation points developed lesions. Additionally, damage to Carpinus betulus related to P. fagi near heavily infected beech trees was observed in vivo but was not tested in laboratory trials. Based on the results and our observations in the field, it is likely that P. fagi has a wider host range than previously thought and that we might be witnessing host switching.
Influence of Age, Host Plant and Mating Status in Pheromone Production and New Insights on Perception Plasticity in Tuta Absoluta
Authors: Domínguez Aroa , López Sergio , Bernabé Ana , Guerrero Ángel , Quero Carmen
Published: August 2019

The tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the most important pests of tomato worldwide. However, in spite of its tremendous economic importance, the success of environmentally friendly measures to control the pest is still limited. Study of physiological and behavioral parameters that affect pheromone production has provided useful information for pest management. Our results show no clear difference in pheromone production by females over the period from 2 h before to 2 h after the scotophase. However, pheromone production was clearly dependent on female age, with young females producing the highest amount of each pheromone component 10 days after emergence. In the presence of the host plant (physical contact and olfaction of the plant volatiles), virgin and mated females produced higher amounts of the major component of the pheromone (TDTA) than those in the absence of plant and those devoid of olfaction (antennectomized) but in physical contact with the plant. In electrophysiological experiments, TDTA elicited slightly lower responses on male antennae than the pheromone mixture. When stimulated at certain time intervals after the first exposure to TDTA, male antennae became more sensitive to the stimulus (sensitization effect). For the first time in an insect of the family Gelechiidae, we have found that females are able to detect their own pheromone (autodetection). Altogether, our results may represent a step forward in the knowledge of the chemical communication of this important pest.
Size of Openings in Water-Holding Containers: Impact on Oviposition by Culex (Culex) Mosquitoes
Authors: Shin Dongyoung , O’Meara George F. , Civana Ayse
Published: August 2019

To assess how a grate covering a catch basin impacts oviposition by Culex mosquitoes, a field study was conducted in south Florida using containers with two types of covers, with openings of equal area, but different configurations. One opening mimicked a catch basin grate with 16 small openings, while the other cover had just one large opening. The number and presence of egg rafts in six of each container and cover combination was recorded over 18 nights at two field sites, consisting of a wastewater management facility area and residential subdivision. Three mosquito species, all belonging to the subgenus Culex accounted for more than 99% of total egg rafts collected: Culex nigripalpus (n = 1766), Culex quinquefasciatus (n = 754) and Culex coronator (n = 526). Approximately 90% of Cx. nigripalpus and Cx. coronator egg rafts were deposited in the containers with the large opening cover; whereas more Cx. quinquefasciatus egg rafts were laid in the containers with small opening covers than those of Culex nigripalpus and Culex coronator combined. Similar patterns of egg laying activity were noted at each sampling stations. These results suggest that for locating oviposition sites Culex quinquefasciatus may rely more on olfactory clues, while other Culex species depend more on visual clues.