bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Reformer Johannes Honterus and Orthodoxy: “Early Ecumenism”
Authors: Klein Christoph
Published: January 2018

On the occasion of the commemoration of 500 years since the Reformation, this article, entitled “Reformation and Orthodoxy”, calls attention to the personality of Johannes Honterus (1497-1549), the Lutheran reformer of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Transylvania, and reviews his relationship to Orthodoxy, a relationship which may be referred to as “Early Ecumenism”. Johannes Honterus, one of the most important personalities of the Transylvanian Saxons, was an outstanding scholar who had studied in Vienna, Krakow, Regensburg and Basel. He became the founder of the first school and the first publishing house in Brasov (Kronstadt), and – as Senior Pastor – was the reformer of his native town and eventually all of Transylvania (1547). Honterus had close contacts to Christian-Orthodox Romanians from surrounding areas, and in his publishing house not only Latin, Greek and German textbooks were published, as well as the two most important works about the Reformation in Brasov and the whole of Transylvania, but also – about 1540 –, among others, the so called Christian-Orthodox „Edition of Nilus“, with extracts from the Greek Patristic Literature by Evaragius Ponticus, Gregory of Nazianz and Thalassus. His dialogue with Orthodox visitors to his town inspired his work for the Lutheran Reformation among the Transylvanian Saxons. From 1556 to 1583, Honterus had in his publishing house the most important Orthodox publisher of the 16th century, Deacon Coresi. This “early ecumenism” became the basis for the well-known tradition of religious tolerance in Transylvania.
Sociocultural influences of parents on body dissatisfaction in adolescents
Authors: Ivanović Miroljub , Milosavljević Srđan , Ivanović Uglješa
Published: January 2018

The basic goal of this research was to evaluate sociocultural influence of parents on general body dissatisfaction among their adolescent children. The sample comprised (N = 228) of both male and female adolescents aged between 16-19 years. In this study, two measuring instruments were applied: Body image and body change inventory and the Perceived Sociocultural Influences on Body Image and Body Change Questionnaire. These instruments show internal consistency of high reliability, which makes them applicable to the Serbian population. According to results of the correlational analysis, there is a mild correlation between predictor variables (influence of mother and influence of father) and the criteria general body dissatisfaction. The applied hierarchical regression analysis showed that predictor variables explain 22% of the total variance of general body dissatisfaction. It was also established that variables (female gender, sociocultural influence of parents on body image and change in physical appearance) present significant predictors of overall body dissatisfaction in late adolescence. The majority of the obtained findings is in accordance with results from previous studies, and should provide directions for predicting body image and perceptive sociocultural contributions on body image, as well as designing programs of prevention regarding body dissatisfaction in adolescents of both genders.
Metaphorical profile of distress in English media discourse
Authors: Verbytska Anna
Published: January 2018

The current research is directed towards the transition of distress studies in the English speaking culture from the prototype towards the conceptual metaphor approach. It enables the enlightenment of mental images, which underlie distress language usage in modern mass communication. The analysis involves identification of conceptual distress metaphors and metonymies within the image-schematic structure. The study includes a cognitive semantic analysis of linguistic units of the distress lexicon retrieved from the GloWbE, BNC, COCA, English newspapers and media platforms. Figurative language reveals conventional beliefs about distress represented in English media discourse, such as strong associations of emotion with darkness and coldness. Metaphorical mappings contain views about the reasons for distress experience which lie in the loss of balance or inner equilibrium, loss of control, and convictions about the reaction characterizing a person as being weak and brittle. The findings of data analysis are summed up in a metaphorical profile of distress (MPD) which discloses the behavioural patterns (communicative behaviour, adequacy/inadequacy of behaviour, ability to socialize) and physical effects including health issues.
Los cuerpos edilicios como instituciones parlamentarias
Authors: Rendón Huerta Barrera Teresita
Published: January 2018

Son dos los planteamientos que dieron origen a esta investigación: 1) El términoparlamento se emplea genéricamente para designar a la asamblea de representantes de un pueblo. Por una antigua tradición casi universal, el gobierno de las ciudades y las villas, fue colegiado, por lo cual ahí se ubica el antecedente más claro del parlamentarismo; 2) Son aplicables los principios fundamentales del Derecho parlamentario, a la dinámica de los cuerpos edilicios? El ayuntamiento es una institución parlamentaria que tiene como función esencial, la producción de normas jurídicas de carácter general, iniciando por su propia regulación interior.
NANOSTRUCTURAL SEPARATED TiN-BASED PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Authors: Latushkina S. D. , Zhizhchenko A. G. , Posylkina O.I.
Published: January 2018

The results of the investigations of the physical mechanical and operational characteristics of the multicomponent (Ti,Zr)N coatings, generated by physical vapor deposition from the separated plasma flows are presented.
WEAR RESISTANCE OF Al–12 WT.% Si REINFORCED WITH NbC PARTICLES BY LASER CLADDING
Authors: Lopes M. , Ramalho A. , Anandkumar R. , Almeida A. , Vilar R. , Figueiredo-Pina C.
Published: January 2018

Al12Si–NbC composite coatings were deposited by laser cladding on a substrate of Al–7Si alloy. The microstructure and wear resistance of the coatings were evaluated in comparison to the properties of the substrate and the matrix alloy. The wear resistance was evaluated using ball-on-plate reciprocating sliding tests using an AISI 52100 steel sphere as counterbody. The coatings microstructure consists of NbC particles dispersed in a matrix of α–Al and α–Al/Si eutectic. The reinforcement with NbC particles induces a considerable increase in the average hardness of the matrix material from 85±1 HV to 147±40 HV and in the respective wear resistance. The wear mechanisms involve oxidation, adhesion with plastic deformation and delamination.
TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR OF ARCING CONTACT MATERIALS BASED ON COPPER INFILTRATED TUNGSTEN COMPOSITES
Authors: Lungu M.V. , Enescu E. , Lucaci M. , Cîrstea C.D. , Grigore F. , Mitrea S. , Pătroi D. , Brătulescu A. , Marin M. , Stancu N. , Godeanu P.
Published: January 2018

Tungsten copper composites with 70±3 wt.% W, maximum 1.5 wt.% Ni, and balance Cu were achieved as disks (diameter × height of 50×6 mm) by copper infiltration process of tungsten skeletons. Elemental analysis was assessed by WDXRF spectroscopy. Hydrostatic density was evaluated in ethanol. Vickers hardness and Young’s modulus were determined in ambient air by instrumented indentation technique and Oliver&amp;amp;Pharr computation method. Tribological behavior was investigated under 30 N up to 400 m sliding distance and naphthenic mineral oil lubricant with a standard tribometer of ball-on-disk type. The results yielded highly dense materials with relative density over 96%, Vickers hardness (HVIT) of 244…323, Young’s modulus (EIT) of 156…185 GPa, mean coefficient of friction of 0.11…0.22 and specific wear rate up to 8×10–6 mm3/(Nm). The developed composites with low coefficient of friction and high wear resistance for use as arcing contacts in oil circuit breakers will endow high performance in service.
OPTIMIZATION OF LITHIUM SOAP-BASED GREASE TESTING METHODOLOGY BASED ON MEASUREMENTS REPEATABILITY
Authors: Radulescu A.V. , Radulescu I.
Published: January 2018

The purpose of the paper is to investigate the rheological properties of a lithium soap-based grease, using a Brookfield viscometer. An optimized methodology was proposed, applicable to the tested grease, which takes into account the possibility of reducing the testing time by analyzing the degree of measurements repeatability. Finally, the thermal variation of the rheological parameters (yield stress and viscosity) was obtained, in the temperature range 10...75 oC. The main result of the paper is the reducing of the testing time from 6 hours to 3 hours for one temperature, with the same precision of measurements, according to economical effects.
FORMS OF x x   s – DIAGRAMS OF AN AUTOMOBILE TYRE
Authors: Balakina E.V.
Published: January 2018

Vehicle stability, handling and braking properties significantly depends on the friction interaction
between a tyre and the road surface. Index of the friction interaction is the coefficient of friction in different
coordinates. The friction coefficient is generally calculated as a function of the coefficient of the longitudinal slip
of the wheel x  f (sx ) . The lateral force significantly affects the coefficient of friction. In different cases
the lateral force can occur either before or after occurrence of the braking moment on the wheel. The purpose of
the study is to investigate the effect of different sequence of occurrence of the lateral force and the braking
moment on a wheel on the friction properties of the tyre with a solid road surface. The author have developed the
methods which allows considering the sequence of occurrence of the lateral force and the moment on the wheel
in the calculation of x  sx – diagrams.
CRITERIA OF PLASTICITY IN CONTACT OF THE SPHERICAL
ASPERITIES OF THE ROUGH SURFACE
Authors: Ogar P. , Belokobylsky S. , Gorokhov D. , Ugrumova E.
Published: January 2018

It is assumed that the influence of the remaining contacting asperities is equal to the action of the
uniform loading qc outside the asperity contour. Three parameters are suggested as possible criteria of occurrence
of plastic deformation in the subsurface layer of contact of a single asperity: critical value εc in which the
equivalent stress is equal to the yield point σy; the relative contact area ηip at which plastic deformations occur;
the ratio of the maximum pressure at the contact area to the yield point σy. For single asperities, the stability of
the relative contact area at which plastic deformation begins is indicated. The criteria for plasticity characterizing
respectively the onset of plastic deformation in the near-surface layer ηp ∗
and on the contact surface η̅p ∗
are
proposed. The values of the criteria do not depend on the loading conditions and are determined by the complex
parameter fy characterizing the microgeometry of the asperities and the mechanical properties of the material.
Pro-dopamine regulator, KB220Z, attenuates hoarding and shopping behavior in a female, diagnosed with SUD and ADHD
Authors: McLaughlin Thomas , Blum Kenneth , Steinberg Bruce , Modestino Edward J. , Fried Lyle , Baron David , Siwicki David , Braverman Eric R. , Badgaiyan Rajendra D.
Published: January 2018

Background

Addictive-like behaviors (e.g., hoarding and shopping) may be the result of the cumulative effects of dopaminergic and other neurotransmitter genetic variants as well as elevated stress levels. We, therefore, propose that dopamine homeostasis may be the preferred goal in combating such challenging and unwanted behaviors, when simple dopaminergic activation through potent agonists may not provide any resolution.

Case presentation

C.J. is a 38-year-old, single, female, living with her mother. She has a history of substance use disorder as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type. She had been stable on buprenorphine/naloxone combination and amphetamine, dextroamphetamine mixed salts for many years when unexpectedly she lost her job for oversleeping and not calling into work. KB200z (a pro-dopamine compound) was added to her regimen for complaints of low drive and motivation. After taking this nutraceutical for 4 weeks, she noticed a marked improvement in her mental status and many behaviors. She noted that her shopping and hoarding addictions had appreciably decreased. Furthermore, her lifelong history of terrifying lucid dreams was eliminated. Finally, she felt more in control; her locus of control shifted from external to more internal.

Discussion

The hypothesis is that C.J.’s reported, behavioral, and psychological benefits resulted from the pro-dopamine-regulating effect of KB220Z across the brain reward system.

Conclusions

This effect, we surmise, could be the result of a new dopamine balance, across C.J.’s brain reward system. Dopamine homeostasis is an effect of KB220Z seen in both animal and human placebo-controlled fMRI experiments.
Fat-containing liver lesions: a pictorial review
Authors: Parente Daniella Braz , Oliveira Neto Jaime Araújo , Araújo Antonio Luis Eiras de , Rodrigues Rosana Souza , Perez Renata Mello , Marchiori Edson
Published: January 2018

Abstract The aim of this pictorial essay is to review the spectrum of fat-containing liver lesions and their characterisation on magnetic resonance imaging with focus on the radiological features that aid in the differential diagnoses. Fat-containing liver lesions comprise a heterogeneous group of tumours with variable imaging findings. Magnetic resonance imaging clearly displays the micro- and macroscopic fat components of the lesions and other characteristic features that are helpful tools to make the differential diagnosis.
Mediated Reading of Children’s Literature as Paradigmatic Scenario to Develop Emotional Competence
Authors: Riquelme Enrique , Munita Felipe
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT In the reading, we explore specific scenarios that set the context for the emotional experience, named paradigmatic scenarios. In this essay, the authors highlight the contributions of children’s literature reading in their social and emotional development through a process called mediated reading. In this process, the adult reader operates as a mediator of emotional experience of “fictional” characters in the narrative, the story and those real processes that characterize children’s context and life experience. This theoretical study ends by discussing the scope of children’s literature reading process mediation as a tool that contributes school inclusion, and allows interaction between cognitive and affective aspects in formal education.
Effectiveness of a Brief Intervention based on Motivational Interviewing in Colombian Adolescents
Authors: Reyes-Rodríguez Maria Fernanda , Mejía-Trujillo Juliana , Pérez-Gómez Augusto , Cardozo Francisco , Pinto Catalina
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT Prevention science has identified evidence-based strategies for reducing alcohol and other drug use among adolescents, such as Brief Interventions (BI) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). However, there is little evidence about the effectiveness of these practices in Colombia. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the preventive program Brief Intervention based on Motivational Interviewing (BIMI) in reducing alcohol use in adolescents. The program was administered to 3,159 secondary students through a within-subjects design. The results showed that BIMI is a preventive strategy that diminishes the frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption. The study examines how the elapsed time between sessions influences the results. Implications for prevention and evaluation methodologies are discussed.
LEE SHULMAN: CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA A INVESTIGAÇÃO DA FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE EM ENFERMAGEM E SAÚDE
Authors: Backes Vânia Marli Schubert , Menegaz Jouhanna do Carmo , Miranda Fernanda Alves Carvalho de , Santos Lauriana Medeiros Costa , Cunha Alexandre Pareto da , Patrício Samira Souza
Published: January 2018

RESUMO Objetivo: refletir sobre os construtos de conhecimento base para o ensino, fontes deste conhecimento e o modelo de ação e raciocínio pedagógico de Shulman com vistas à investigação da formação docente em enfermagem e saúde. Método: trata-se de reflexão articulada em três seções: Sobre Lee Shulman; Fontes e conhecimento base para o ensino; Modelo de ação e raciocínio pedagógico. Resultado: Lee Shulman é pesquisador norte-americano, professor emérito da Universidade de Standford, e, no artigo intitulado Knowledge and teaching: foundations of the new reform, originalmente publicado em 1987, apresentou três construtos para compreensão e investigação da prática docente, que têm influenciado desde então pesquisadores de diversas áreas do conhecimento, como biologia, matemática, língua inglesa, música e ciências sociais, agora utilizados e inseridos também na investigação em enfermagem e saúde. Conclusão: apresentaram-se os construtos, concluindo que sua utilização na investigação pode contribuir tanto para a análise da formação quanto da prática docente.
O uso de analgesia farmacológica influencia no desfecho de parto?
Authors: Felisbino-Mendes Mariana Santos , Santos Luiza Oliveira , Amorim Torcata , Costa Isabela Nascimento , Martins Eunice Francisca
Published: January 2018

Resumo Objetivo: Investigar associação entre analgesia farmacológica e desfechos do parto. Métodos: Estudo transversal que utilizou amostra representativa dos partos realizados em 2013, em uma maternidade de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Foram incluídos dados de 978 partos, excluindo-se as cesarianas eletivas. A exposição principal foi o uso de analgesia farmacológica durante o trabalho de parto e o desfecho classificado como parto vaginal, vaginal instrumentalizado e cesariana. Verificou-se a associação entre analgesia e os desfechos do parto por meio de regressão logística multinominal para obter as estimativas de Odds Ratio (OR) com seus respectivos intervalos de 95% de confiança, e o modelo final foi ajustado por idade da mulher, número de partos anteriores, presença de acompanhante ou doula e dilatação cervical no momento da analgesia. Resultados: Do total de nascimentos, 87,1% foram vaginais e 12,9% cesariana. A prevalência do uso de analgesia farmacológica foi 34,2% e do parto instrumentalizado de 8,4%. Cerca de 70% das mulheres tiveram gestação de risco habitual. Mesmo após ajuste por confundidores, o uso da analgesia aumentou em 3,5 vezes a chance de parto instrumentalizado (p<0,0001) e para as mulheres com gestação de alto risco esse aumento foi ainda superior (OR=4,62; p<0,0001). Não houve associação do uso da analgesia com a cesariana (p=0,320). Conclusão: O uso de analgesia farmacológica modifica o desfecho do parto, aumentando as chances de parto instrumentalizado, principalmente em mulheres com gravidez de alto risco. Nesse contexto considera-se importante orientar as mulheres quanto aos potenciais riscos e benefícios da analgesia para uma escolha segura.
Fragilidade em idosos da zona rural: proposta de algoritmo de cuidados
Authors: Llano Patrícia Mirapalheta Pereira de , Lange Cemira , Nunes Daniella Pires , Pastore Carla Aberici , Pinto Andressa Hoffmann , Casagranda Letícia Pilotto
Published: January 2018

Resumo Objetivo: Apresentar algoritmo de cuidados para Síndrome de Fragilidade no Idoso. Métodos: Estudo de abordagem quantitativa, descritiva, com delineamento de corte transversal, com 820 pessoas com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, residentes na zona rural do Município de Pelotas/Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. A coleta de dados ocorreu no período de julho a outubro de 2014, com uso de um formulário semiestruturado. Para avaliar a fragilidade utilizou-se o instrumento autorreferido obtido por meio de informações relatadas pelo idoso ou por seu respondente substituto/auxiliar. Utilizou-se Regressão de Poisson Múltipla para a análise dos fatores associados. Mediante a identificação dos fatores associados, elaborou-se o Algoritmo de cuidados para a Síndrome de Fragilidade. Resultados: Constatou-se que 43,4% dos idosos apresentaram fragilidade. Os fatores associados à síndrome da fragilidade foram baixa escolaridade (RP: 1,45; p<0,001); obesidade (RP: 1,89; p=0,001), não realização de atividade física (RP: 1,93; p<0,001); apresentar déficit cognitivo (RP: 2,07; p=0,002); autopercepção de saúde ruim (RP: 8,21; p<0,001), queda nos últimos 12 meses (RP: 1,70; p<0,001) e presença de doença morbidade (RP: 2,22; p<0,014). Esses fatores direcionaram a elaboração do algoritmo de cuidados, que foi estruturado em cuidados para idosos não frágeis e pré-frágeis/frágeis. Conclusão: Percebe-se a importância dos profissionais de saúde, em destaque os enfermeiros, na identificação do perfil e estilo de vida dos idosos, a fim de intervir nos problemas associados à fragilidade, tendo o algoritmo de cuidados à fragilidade como um guia para a tomada de decisão, visando postergar e prevenir a progressão da síndrome.
Biochemical Alterations of Weeds in Response to Stress Caused by Herbicides and Total Plant Submersion
Authors: MARCHEZAN M.G. , AVILA L.A. , SCHAEDLER C.E. , AMARANTE L. , SCHERNER A. , SCHREIBER F.
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT: The maximum biological efficiency of a herbicide is performed when the plants are in favorable condition to absorb and metabolize it. Stress situations, such as total submersion, cause stress in plants, reducing weed control efficiency and crop yield. The objective of this study was to verify whether different soil water content and herbicide treatments alter the components of the secondary metabolism and cause cellular damage in weed species Two experiments were conducted (I and II) in a completely randomized experimental design with a factorial scheme (2 x 2 x 4 and 2 x 5, respectively) and three replicates. The first experiment was conducted with two species (Leersia hexandra and Luziola peruviana), which were submitted to four herbicide treatments and soil moisture levels (field capacity and total submersion). Experiment II was performed with cockspur grass plants submitted to five herbicide treatments and the same soil moisture levels from experiment I. Leaf samples were collected for laboratory analyses seven days after establishing the soil moisture levels. Assessmentes were made for the levels of chlorophyll and carotenoids, activity of antioxidant enzymes, as well as levels of hydrogen peroxide and cellular damage. The results showed that all plant species studied showed higher oxidative stress under field capacity than under submersion. L.hexandra shows greater oxidative stress than L. peruviana regardless of the treatment applied: water regime or herbicide. Furthermore, the associations of glyphosate + clomazone and glyphosate + mixture of imazapyr + imazapic caused greater oxidative stress in L.hexandra and L.peruviana than glyphosate alone. All herbicides caused lipid peroxidation, reduced enzyme activity decreased concentrations of total chlorophyll, chlorophyll a and carotenoids on cockspur grass.
Nanopartículas de óxido de zinco sintetizadas pelo método poliol: caracterização e avaliação da atividade antibacteriana
Authors: Porto Renato Cesar Tobias , Uchôa Patrícia Zigoski , Peschel Lana Taíse , Justi Bruno , Koslowski Luciano André Deitos , Nogueira André Lourenço
Published: January 2018

RESUMO A utilização de materiais nanoestruturados sintetizados a partir de sais metálicos tem atraído cada vez mais a atenção de pesquisadores e indústrias no sentido de desenvolver aplicações inovadoras em áreas como a de energia, saúde e alimentos. A prata, o cobre e o óxido de zinco, por apresentarem propriedades antibacterianas, possuem um grande potencial para aplicação como substituintes aos tradicionais agentes antibacterianos organoclorados e derivados de arsênio. O óxido de zinco, por apresentar baixíssima toxicidade às células humanas, não sendo classificado como metal pesado e por ser um material biocompatível, aparece como alternativa em aplicações como na área médica e no tratamento de água para o consumo. O presente trabalho teve como principal objetivo sintetizar nanopartículas de óxido de zinco pelo método do poliol, e avaliar a atividade antibacteriana destas nanoestruturas contra a bactéria Gram negativa Escherichia coli. As sínteses foram conduzidas na presença e ausência da poli(vinil pirrolidona) para investigar a influência deste agente estabilizante nas propriedades morfológicas das nanopartículas obtidas. Todas as amostras foram caracterizadas por espectrofotometria na região do UV-Vis, difratometria de raios-X, microscopia eletrônica de varredura com efeito de campo e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão. Testes para avaliação da atividade antibacteriana com diferentes quantidades de nanopartículas de óxido de zinco sintetizadas sem a poli(vinil pirrolidona) foram conduzidos conforme a norma ASTM E-2149. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram que o método do poliol foi capaz de produzir nanopartículas de óxido de zinco com elevado grau de pureza e diâmetro médio em torno de 20 nm, na ausência ou presença da poli(vinil pirrolidona). Os ensaios microbiológicos comprovaram que as nanopartículas de óxido de zinco produzidas apresentaram excelente atividade antibacteriana contra a bactéria Escherichia coli quando aplicadas em concentrações superiores a 50 mg.L-1.
Sand flow liquefaction instability under shear–volume coupled strain paths
Authors: Lashkari A. , Yaghtin M. S.
Published: January 2018

Flow liquefaction of sands is commonly studied by means of undrained tests. However, experimental findings indicate that seepage-induced change in pore-water pressure after earthquake cessation may lead to shear–volume coupled strain paths and, consequently, a remarkable departure from the undrained presumption is anticipated. This paper presents the formulation of a state-dependent constitutive model for sands. A second-order work criterion is applied to predict the onset of flow liquefaction instability under various shear–volume coupled strain paths. It is shown that pore-water inflow as imposed by different shear–volume coupled strain scenarios may lead to drastic loosening of the soil load-carrying structure and, eventually, flow liquefaction instability even worse than that under undrained condition. The effective performance of the state-dependent constitutive model in the simulation of the mechanical behaviour of Fraser River sand samples subjected to shear under a wide domain of drainage conditions is demonstrated.
Karakteristik beberapa Galur Mutan Sorgum dari Potensi Produksi Gas dan Degradabilitas secara In-vitro
Authors: MP Ir. Firsoni, , Sasongko Wahidin Teguh
Published: January 2018

Teknik produksi gas digunakan untuk mengetahui perbandingan beberapa jenis galur mutan sorgum yang dihasilkan oleh BATAN sebagai pakan ruminansia. 8 jenis daun galur mutan sorgum dan rancangan acak lengkap digunakan dalam pengujian ini. Untuk melihat perbandingan antara perlakuan dilakukan uji anova dan uji lanjut BNT bila pengaruh perlakuan signifikan. Sampel ditimbang 375 mg, dimasukkan ke dalam syringe glass 100 ml ditambah 30 ml media campuran cairan rumen dengan buffer bicarbonat dan diinkubasi pada suhu 39oC selama 24 jam. Variabel yang diukur adalah produksi gas setelah 0, 2, 4, 6, 8,19, 12, 24 dan 48 jam inkubasi, potensi produksi gas, degradabilitas bahan kering (DBK) dan organik (DBO). Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan produksi gas, potensi produksi gas dan degradabilitas yang dihasilkan berbeda nyata (P<0,05). Produksi gas tertinggi setelah 24 dan 48 jam adalah perlakuan H dan B yaitu 57,59 dan 71,75 ml/375 mg BK, sementara itu terendah adalah perlakuan I dan G yaitu 50,33 dan 54,92 ml/375 mg BK. Potensi produksi gas yang dihasilkan tertinggi adalah perlakuan B yaitu 85,46 ml/375 mg BK dan terendah adalah perlakuan G yaitu 56,74 ml/375 mg BK, sementara itu persentase produksi gas selama 24 jam tertinggi adalah perlakuan G yaitu 82,45% dan terendah perlakuan B yaitu 62,24%. Degradabilitas bahan kering (DBK) tertinggi setelah 24 dan 48 jam inkubasi adalah perlakuan D dan A yaitu 54,45 dan 67,31%, sementara itu terendah adalah perlakuan G yaitu 50,85 dan 58,93%. Degradabilitas bahan organik (DBO) tertinggi tertinggi setelah 24 dan 48 jam inkubasi adalah perlakuan D dan B yaitu 54,13 dan 69,13%, sementara itu terendah adalah perlakuan G yaitu 50,67 dan 58,93%. Secara umum ada dua jenis galur mutan sorgum hasil iradiasi yaitu mudah terdegradasi sebelum 24 jam dan setelah 24 jam, sehingga bisa digunakan untuk pedoman pemberian pakan untuk ruminansia.
Uji Adaptasi Galur Mutan Harapan Kedelai Hitam DT17 G1 dan DT19 G1-2
Authors: SP Tarmizi, , Harsanti Lilik
Published: January 2018

Upaya peningkatan produksi kedelai hitam (Glycine max L. Merr.) di dalam negeri untuk ketersediaan bahan baku industri pangan adalah penyediaan varietas unggul kedelai produksi tinggi, berumur genjah, tahan hama dan penyakit utama. Varietas unggul kedelai hitam sebagai bahan baku kecap masih sangat sedikit, untuk itu BATAN ikut berkontribusi untuk merakit, meneliti dan mengembangkan varietas unggul kedelai hitam. Metode untuk meningkatkan variasi genetik dalam mendapatkan varietas unggul diantaranya adalah dengan teknik nuklir menggunakan sinar gamma sehingga terjadi mutasi. Varietas Cikuray telah diiradiasi sinar γ Co-60 dengan dosis 200 Gy pada tahun 2008 dan terpilih 5 galur mutan harapan kedelai hitam. Uji adaptasi sudah dilakukan di 10 lokasi melalui Konsorsium Kedelai Nasional, dengan tambahan 5 galur dari Balai Penelitian Aneka Kacang dan Umbi (BALITKABI) Malang, 5 galur dari Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD) dan 2 varietas kontrol (Cikuray dan Detam 1). Dari analisis keragaman menunjukkan seluruh komponen genotip menunjukan beda nyata pada taraf uji F 5%. Interaksi genotip dengan lingkungan (linier) yang nyata menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan hasil galur sejalan dengan meningkatnya produktivitas lingkungan. Berdasarkan uji F pada simpangan gabungan menunjukkan beda nyata pada  taraf 5%. Galur DT 17 G1 dan DT 19 G1-2 memiliki daya stabilitas dan adaptabilitas. Genotip yang dinilai stabil sekaligus memiliki rata-rata hasil biji lebih tinggi di 10 lokasi adalah galur DT 17 G1 dan mampu berproduksi optimal pada rentang lingkungan yang relatif luas dibandingkan dengan galur lainnya, termasuk galur DT 19 G1-2 meskipun yang tidak dinilai stabil. Galur DT 19 G1-2 mencapai hasil biji tertinggi, juga memiliki nilai koefisien regresi tertinggi dan positif, artinya galur tersebut beradaptasi khusus untuk dikembangkan pada daerah yang memiliki tingkat produktivitas lahan yang subur. Produktivitas galur DT 19 G1-2 rata-rata 2,42 t/ha dengan potensi 3,17 t/ha dan galur DT 17 G1 2,32 t/ha dengan potensi 3,04 t/ha. Ukuran biji kedua galur lebih besar dari pada induknya Cikuray. Berdasarkan data dan hasil pengujian tersebut, maka galur DT17 G1 dan DT19 G1-2 dapat diajukan untuk dievaluasi dan diusulkan menjadi varietas unggul baru kedelai hitam.
Perbaikan Produksi Kapas (Gossypium hirsutum) Varietas Niab 999 dengan Teknik Mutasi Radiasi
Authors: Harsanti, S.Si Lilik , Dwimahyani Ita , Tarmizi Tarmizi
Published: January 2018

Pemuliaan tanaman kapas perlu terus dilakukan untuk mendapatkan varietas kapas yang lebih unggul dari segi kuantitas dan kualitas. Kapas varietas NIAB 999 hasil pemuliaan yang berasal dari kultur jaringan embrio aksis kapas varietas NIAB-999 yang diradiasi dengan sinar gamma 60Co dengan dosis 20 gray. Benih kapas yang dihasilkan dari kultur jaringan Kj 1 dan Kj 2 dengan hasil yaitu percobaan dengan menggunakan rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan ulangan 4 kali luas plot yang berukuran 8 x 7 M2  dengan jarak tanam 10 x 100 cm dan menggunakan varietas Kanesia 2, Kanesia 8 dan Kanesia 9 sebagai pembanding. Pengujian jumlah buah yang terbanyak UDHP Kanesia 2 (91) dan UDHL Kanesia 2 (77). Produksi kg/ha yang tertinggi dari 6 uji multi lokasi di NTB1 Kj 2 (3740,00), Lamongan Kanesia 2 (829,20), Banyuwangi Kanesia 9 (982,4), NTB 2 Kanesia 9 (1470), Bulukumba Kanesia 9 (1565,4), Cinangka Kanesia 9 (1959,2) hasilnya tidak berbeda nyata, artinya sama antara kontrol nasional dan galur mutan. Penggunaan insektisida pada tanaman menyebabkan penurunan produksi kapas berbiji yaitu galur mutan Kj 1 dan Kj 2 sehingga galur ini lebih tinggi produktivitasnya Kj 2 (857 kg/ha) dari pada yang disemprot pembasmi hama, dari tanaman kapas tidak berbeda nyata antara galur dan varietas pembanding. Galur Kj 2 dilepas sebagai varietas baru oleh Menteri Pertanian masing masing dengan nama Karisma-1 pada tahun 2009.
Triterpene extraction protocol from Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 and R. capsulatus v1
Authors: Dietsch Maximilian , Wewer Vera
Published: January 2018

In this protocol, the extraction of naturally occurring as well as heterologously synthesized triterpenes in Synechocystisand R. capsulatus are described
Efficacy and safety of triple therapy versus dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing coronary stenting: A meta-analysis v1
Authors: Xiaoman Tang
Published: January 2018

PubMed and Cochrane Library were searched for studies enrollingAF patients undergoing coronary stentingon TT and DAPTup to September 2016, and fourteen studies were included. Efficacy outcomes included ischemic stroke, stentthrombosis, major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE),all-cause mortalityand myocardial infarction (MI); safety outcome was major bleeding. We conducted meta-analysis and used odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) to compare TT and DAPT. Meta-regression, sensitivity and subgroup analysis were taken to investigate the source of heterogeneity in the outcome of major bleeding.
Efficacy and safety of triple therapy versus dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing coronary stenting: A meta-analysis v2
Authors: Xiaoman Tang
Published: January 2018

PubMed and Cochrane Library were searched for studies enrollingAF patients undergoing coronary stentingon TT and DAPTup to September 2016, and fourteen studies were included. Efficacy outcomes included ischemic stroke, stentthrombosis, major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE),all-cause mortalityand myocardial infarction (MI); safety outcome was major bleeding. We conducted meta-analysis and used odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) to compare TT and DAPT. Meta-regression, sensitivity and subgroup analysis were taken to investigate the source of heterogeneity in the outcome of major bleeding.
Efficacy and safety of triple therapy versus dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing coronary stenting: A meta-analysis v4
Authors: Xiaoman Tang
Published: January 2018

The optimal antithrombotic therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF)patients undergoing coronary stenting is unknown.The present meta-analysissought to investigate the efficacy and safety of triple therapy(TT; warfarin, clopidogrel and aspirin) vs dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT; clopidogrel plusaspirin)in those patients.
“BEHOLD HOW THAMES DOTH SMOOTH HER SILVER WAVES! […] PROUD TO RECEIVE YOU TO HER WATERY BED”: AN INTRODUCTION TO RACHEL JEVON'S STUART POETRY
Authors: Torralbo Caballero Juan de Dios
Published: January 2018

This work investigates the legacy of Rachel Jevon, specifically the poem Exultationis Carmen: To the Kings Most Excellent Majesty upon his Most Desired Return (1660), studying how it is constructed and how it contributes to the historical dialogue of its time. First, the literature of the Stuart Successions is addressed to contextualise the poem, along with a brief biographical note about its author, born in Worcester. Second, the Virgilian echo ("Fourth Eclogue") that Jevon's poem contains is noted. Third, the essay focuses on some fragments of the poem, segmented through historical milestones of the era, to analyse their content, educe their authorial dimension, and link them thematically to the different episodes of the history of England that transpired from 1649 to 1660.
BUMN dan Penguasaan Negara di Sektor Pos [SOEs and State Authority in Postal Sector]
Authors: Ansari Muhammad Insa
Published: January 2018

This paper discusses the study of SOEs and state control of the postal sector. The study was conducted using normative legal research methods. In this normative legal research used primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials. The results of the study indicate that the state's control of postal activities is changing according to the economic system adopted by the government in power. In the old order of state control of the postal activity is very dominant, even the Postal Service, Telegram and Telephone have the authority to conduct a monopoly. In the new order era of state control of the postal sector began to decrease even during the order of reform of state control of the postal sector only as a regulator only. However, during the reform order period there were a number of state obligations carried by SOEs in the form of public service obligations to organize posts in remote areas.*****Naskah ini membahas kajian terhadap BUMN dan penguasaan negara pada sektor pos. Kajian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif. Dalam penelitian hukum normatif ini digunakan bahan hukum primer, bahan hukum sekunder, dan bahan hukum tersier. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa penguasaan negara terhadap kegiatan pos berubah sesuai dengan sistem perekonomian yang dianut oleh pemerintah yang berkuasa. Pada masa orde lama penguasaan negara terhadap kegiatan pos sangat dominan, bahkan Jawatan Pos, Telegram dan Telepon memiliki kewenangan untuk melakukan monopoli. Pada masa orde baru penguasaan negara terhadap sektor pos mulai berkurang bahkan pada masa orde reformasi penguasaan negara terhadap sektor pos hanya sebagai regulator saja. Namun demikian pada masa orde reformasi ada sejumlah kewajiban negara yang diemban oleh BUMN dalam bentuk kewajiban pelayanan umum untuk menyelenggarakan pos di daerah-daerah terpencil.
Role of modified biophysical profile in the management of post term pregnancy
Authors: Singh Somya , Rai Seema , S. Prajwal , Rao P. S.
Published: January 2018

Background: Prolonged gestation complicates 5% to 10% of all pregnancies and confers increased risk to both the fetus and mother. In the west about 18% of all singleton pregnancies persist beyond 41 weeks, 10% (range, 3% to 14%) continue beyond 42 weeks and 4% (range, 2% to 7%) continue beyond 43 completed weeks in the absence of an obstetric intervention. The risks for prolonged and post-term pregnancy include obesity, nulliparity, maternal age >30 years. Apart from these racial and ethnic differences have also been cited to be the reasons for higher risk of prolonged and post-term pregnancy. Post term pregnancies are associated with various maternal and neonatal complications.Methods: A prospective study was carried out at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Command Hospital, Central Command, Lucknow. 100 patients were selected and divided into two groups and were followed up till the delivery.  Data so collected was subjected to analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 15.0.Results: Majority of women enrolled in the study were aged above 25 years. Majority of women enrolled in the study were primigravida (67%). The Mean BMI of women enrolled in the study was 24.2±3.43 kg/m2 and the expectant and control groups were matched demographically and anthropometrically. The compromised modified biophysical profile was recorded in 33 (66%) of women in expectant group. Rate of caesarean delivery was 30% in expectant and 46% in control group. In the expectant group, AFD was the most common indication for caesarean section while control group had NPOL as the most common indication for caesarean section. In the expectant group, mean AFI showed a declining trend with increasing gestational age.Conclusions: It was concluded that expectant management using modified biophysical profile (MBPP) does not provide an additional value over prophylactically managed pregnancies. Although cesarean rate and NICU admission rates were lower in expectant group as compared to control group yet the utility of MBPP in expectant management could not be proven and needs further assessment in larger studies or pooled clinical trials.
Clinicopathological study of thyroid swellings in HSK hospital in Karnataka, India
Authors: Halbhavi Subhash N. , Ganjigatti Mahantayya , Kuntoji Shrikant B. , Karikazi Mohammedgouse A.
Published: January 2018

Background: A thyroid enlargement whether diffuses or in the form of nodules have to be investigated to rule out neoplasm. FNAC is the first line of investigation. USG and TFT are also used. The cases which are at high risk are considered for surgery. Aims and objectives of the study was the clinical presentation of thyroid swellings, incidence of various thyroid swelling, benign versus malignant lesion and to correlate the clinical diagnosis with that of pathological diagnosis.Methods: A case series study of 60 patients attending surgical OPD IPD with symptoms of thyroid in SNMRC and HSK hospital Bagalkot between 1-1-2015 to 30-6-2016. After detailed history thorough, clinical examination was carried out all the patients underwent routine investigations TFT FNAC USG neck. Few patients underwent surgery and all the thyroid specimens were sent for HPE and the clinical diagnosis is correlated with that of pathological diagnosis.Results: Of 60 cases female to male ratio was 9:1. The age group involved is between 31-40 years (31.67%). Duration of goiter is less than one year in 60% of cases. The chief complaint was swelling in front of the neck 100%. Duration of swelling ranged from 15 days to 15 years. Toxic features were present in 18.33% of cases, but after TFT the toxic cases were only 6.67%. Most of the patient showed colloid goiter (43.33%) on FNAC. Out of 60 cases only 22 cases did undergo surgery histopathological specimen were colloid versus nodular goiter in 81.88% out of 22 cases only.Conclusions: Thyroid swellings are common in females they occur in 3rd and 4th decade most commonly. FNAC is very useful in the diagnosis. The main indications of surgery are cosmetic problems, pressure effect symptoms are suspicion of malignancy.
The Impact of E-Government System on Public Service Quality in Indonesia
Authors: Aritonang Dinoroy Marganda
Published: January 2018

The e-government system is one of the fundamental policies that could transform the quality of public service from conventional to modern. Its implementation relates to the policy of public administration reform. Upon the implementation of this policy, we expect improvements in the quality and effectiveness of public service provision. Apparently, the expected changes require both simultaneous and synergistic efforts across many fields, such as supports through adequate funding and consistent political will from the central and local government in Indonesia. This research uses empirical and qualitative method analysis with focus on policy implementation and current problems found in the local and central government. From the analysis, we found that there is a misleading perception or notion which assumes that the e-government system alone is the only necessary key to achieving better public service. The public officials have not realized that the improvement also depend on other important factors such as financial support, maintenance of the technology, work culture of the e-government management, as well as other technical issues.
Identificación de las dos bocas de incendio equipadas más desfavorables en instalaciones fijas de protección contra incendios en la edificación = Identification of two more unfavorable Standpipe Hose System in fixed facilities of protection against fires in buildings
Authors: Valderrama-Gual Francisco , Avellán Mancha Juan Luis
Published: January 2018

El Reglamento de Protección Contra Incendios, y en relación con las instalaciones fijas de extinción basadas en Bocas de Incendio Equipadas (BB.II.EE), prescribe que dichas instalaciones deben proporcionar al menos durante una hora unas presiones y caudales mínimos, en las hipótesis de funcionamiento simultáneo de las dos Bocas hidráulicamente más desfavorables, por lo que las condiciones establecidas de presión, caudal y reserva de agua deberán estar adecuadamente garantizadas. Ahora bien, la normativa no especifica a que BB.II.EE se deben aplicar los requerimientos anteriores; tan sólo se dice que a las dos bocas hidráulicamente más desfavorables. Es habitual, dado que resulta aparentemente razonable, que al diseñar una instalación contra incendios se consideren como bocas más desfavorables las dos bocas más lejanas, y más elevadas, de existir, siendo el objetivo de este trabajo mostrar que no siempre se cumple la regla de que las dos Bocas de Incendio más desfavorables sean las más alejadas del grupo de presión, pretendiendo también establecer criterios para seleccionar dichas BB.II.EE. Este análisis es importante porque es posible que si una instalación no cumple a priori las exigencias de la normativa, y las BB.II.EE no proporcionan los caudales suficientes, ello podría tener como consecuencia la no extinción del fuego desarrollado.AbstractThe Protection regulation Against Fires, and in relation with the fixed facilities of extinction based on Standpipe Hose System (BB.II.EE), prescribes that the above mentioned facilities must provide at least during an hour a few pressures and minimal flows, in the hypotheses of simultaneous functioning of both Standpipe Hose System hydraulically more unfavorable, for what the conditions established of pressure, flow and water reservation will have to be guaranteed adequately. Now then, the regulation does not specify to that BB.II.EE must to him apply the previous requirements; only it is said that to both Standpipe Hose System hydraulically more unfavorable. It is habitual, provided that it turns out seemingly reasonable, that on having designed an installation against fires are considered to be more unfavorable Standpipe Hose System more distant, and higher, of existing, being the aim of this work to show that not always there is fulfilled the rule of which both most unfavorable Standpipe Hose System are more far from the group of pressure, trying to establish also criteria to select the above mentioned BB.II.EE. This analysis is important because it is possible that if an installation does not fulfill a priori the requirements of the regulation, and the BB.II.EE do not provide the sufficient flows, it might take as a consequence not extinction of the developed fire.
A Narrative Review on the Human Health Effects of Ambient Air Pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Urgent Need for Health Effects Studies
Authors: Coker Eric , Kizito Samuel
Published: January 2018

An important aspect of the new sustainable development goals (SDGs) is a greater emphasis on reducing the health impacts of urban ambient air pollution (AAP) in developing countries. Meanwhile, the burden of disease attributable to AAP in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is growing, yet estimates of its impact in the region are likely underestimated due to a lack of air quality monitoring, the paucity of epidemiological studies, and important population vulnerabilities in the region. The lack of studies in the SSA region also represents an important global health disparity and environmental justice issue because thousands of air pollution health effects studies have been conducted in Europe and North America rather than in some of the most polluted regions of the world, such as SSA. In this review, we synthesize all of the ambient air pollution epidemiological studies that have been conducted in SSA to date. We highlight the gaps in AAP epidemiological studies conducted in different sub-regions of SSA and provide methodological recommendations for future environmental epidemiology studies addressing AAP in the SSA region.