bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Water Quality Using Chemometrics and Multivariate Statistics: A Case Study in Chaobai River Replenished by Reclaimed Water, North China
Authors: Yu Yilei , Song Xianfang , Zhang Yinghua , Zheng Fandong
Published: September 2020

Dry rivers could be effectively recovered by reclaimed water in North China, while river water quality would be an important issue. Therefore, it is important to understand the spatiotemporal variation and controlling factors of river water. Water samples were collected during March, May, July, September, and November in the year 2010, then 20 parameters were analyzed. The water environment was oxidizing and alkaline, which was beneficial for nitrification. Nitrate was the main nitrogen form. Depleted and enriched isotopes were found in reclaimed water and river water, respectively. Total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) of reclaimed water exceed the threshold of reclaimed water reuse standard and Class V in the surface water quality criteria. Most river water was at the severe eutrophication level. The sodium adsorption ratio indicated a medium harmful level for irrigation purpose. Significant spatial and temporal variation was explored by cluster analysis. Five months and nine stations were both classified into two distinct clusters. It was found that 6 parameters (chloride: Cl−, sulphate: SO42−, potassium: K+, sodium: Na+, magnesium: Mg2+, and total dissolved solids: TDS) had significant upward temporal variation, and 12 parameters (dissolved oxygen: DO, electric conductivity: EC, bicarbonate: HCO3−, K+, Na+, Ca2+, TDS, nitrite-nitrogen: NO2-N, nitrate nitrogen: NO3-N, TN, TP, and chlorophyll a: Chl.a) and 4 parameters (Mg2+, ammonia nitrogen: NH3-N, and the oxygen-18 and hydron-2 stable isotope: δ18O and δ2H) had a significant downward and upward spatial trend, respectively. The Gibbs plot showed that river water chemistry was mainly controlled by a water–rock interaction. The ionic relationship and principal component analysis showed that river water had undergone the dissolution of carbonate, calcite, and silicate minerals, cation exchange, a process of nitrification, photosynthesis of phytoplankton, and stable isotope enrichment. In addition, gypsum and salt rock have a potential dissolution process.
Submarine Groundwater Discharge in a Coastal Bay: Evidence from Radon Investigations
Authors: Luo Manhua , Zhang Yan , Li Hailong , Wang Xuejing , Xiao Kai
Published: September 2020

Jiaozhou Bay, an urbanized coastal bay located in the southern part of Shandong Peninsula, China, has been deeply affected by anthropogenic activities. Here, the naturally occurring 222Rn isotope was used as a tracer to assess the submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) in this bay. The time series of 222Rn concentrations in nearshore seawater were monitored continuously over several tidal cycles at two fixed sites (Tuandao (TD) and Hongdao (HD)) during the dry season in spring and the wet season in autumn of 2016. 222Rn concentrations in seawater were negatively related to the water depth, indicating the influence of tidal pumping. A 222Rn mass balance model revealed that the mean SGD rates were 21.9 cm/d at TD and 17.8 cm/d at HD in the dry season, and were 19.5 cm/d at TD and 26.9 cm/d at HD in the wet season. These rates were about 8–14 times the discharge rates of the local rivers. Enhanced groundwater inputs occurred at HD in the wet season, likely due to the large tidal amplitudes and the rapid response to local precipitation. Large inputs of SGD may have important influences on nutrients levels and structure, as well as the water eutrophication occurring in coastal waters.
Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Kitchen Waste and Blackwater for Different Practical Application Scenarios in Decentralized Scale: From Wastes to Energy Recovery
Authors: Wang Huihui , Li Zifu , Zhou Xiaoqin , Wang Xuemei , Zuo Siqi
Published: September 2020

This study was performed to investigate the anaerobic digestion feasibility of kitchen waste and blackwater under different scenarios in laboratory tests. According to biochemical methane potential tests, when the kitchen waste to blackwater solid ratio was 1:1, the cumulative methane production reached the highest amount at 313.2 mL/g volatile solids (VSs), which was 26.4% and 29.4% higher than the anaerobic monodigestion of kitchen waste and blackwater, respectively, indicating that the anaerobic codigestion of kitchen waste and blackwater had a synergetic effect. Furthermore, the effect of different initial total ammonia nitrogen concentrations in blackwater on anaerobic digestion was determined based on the above experimental results, thereby proving that reducing the total ammonia nitrogen concentration in blackwater can appropriately improve the efficiency of methane production. Therefore, anaerobic digestion is a suitable method for the biogas production of kitchen waste and blackwater. It is of great significance for the organic waste stream treatment of households in a decentralized scale, especially in rural areas.
Comparison of Prokaryotic Communities Associated with Different TOC Concentrations in Dianchi Lake
Authors: Li Cheng-Peng , Li Ya-Ping , Huo Qing-Qing , Xiao Wei , Duan Chang-Qun , Wang Yong-Xia , Cui Xiao-Long
Published: September 2020

The effect of total organic carbon (TOC) on the prokaryotic community structure in situ has been rarely known. This study aimed to determine the effect of TOC level on the composition and networks of archaeal and bacterial communities in the sediments of Dianchi Lake, one of the most eutrophic lakes in China. Microbial assemblages showed significantly associations with TOC. Moreover, relatively high and low TOC formed taxonomic differences in prokaryotic assemblages. According to the results, the most abundant bacteria across all samples were identified as members of the phyla Proteobacteria, Nitrospirae, Chloroflexi, Firmicutes and Ignavibacteriae. The dominant groups of archaea consisted of Euryarchaeota, Woesearchaeota DHVEG-6, Bathyarchaeota and WSA2. Lastly, the meta-analysis results highlighted that the low TOC (LT) prokaryotic community structure is larger and more complex compared to moderate TOC (MT). On the whole, the prokaryotic community structure is obviously distinct among groups with different TOC levels, and LT communities may interact with each other strongly in the Dianchi Lake sediment. This study can provide more insights into prokaryotic assemblages in eutrophic lake sediment and provide suggestions for the restoration and maintenance of sediment ecosystems.
Influence of Rectifier Nozzles on the Flow Distribution Characteristics of Parallel Pipes
Authors: Yang Zhendong , Cao Yalong , Zhang Qiaoling , Wu Feng , Shi Suqi , Zhao Simao , Zhan Hui
Published: September 2020

The inhomogeneous distribution of parallel pipe flow leads to difficulty in the efficient and reliable operation of fluid power equipment. In view of this, a new type of rectifier nozzle has been proposed in parallel pipelines. Numerical simulation and experimental studies were used to reveal the influence of the rectification nozzle on the flow distribution characteristics. The hydraulic characteristics of the parallel pipelines with and without rectifier nozzles were compared and analyzed. The effects of the temperature and inlet flow on the flow uniformity were studied. The results showed that the initial temperature had little effect on the flow distribution of parallel pipelines, and the flow rates of the branches were not much different. The inlet flow had great influence on the distribution characteristics of the parallel pipelines, but the rectifier nozzles changed the local resistance structure and pressure distribution at the shunt, thereby improving the non-uniformity of the flow distribution of the parallel pipelines, and the maximum difference between the two pipes was optimized from 28.89 t/h (20.3%) to 2.2 t/h (1.5%). The rectifying nozzle could distort the flow field of each branch during the split, making the distribution of flow rate and flow state more uniform and stable. At high inlet fluid temperatures, cavitation could occur under the pressure drop of the nozzle, and partial cavitation had little effect on the flow distribution.
Applying the Water-Energy Nexus for Water Supply—A Diagnostic Review on Energy Use for Water Provision in Africa
Authors: Macharia Pauline , Kreuzinger Norbert , Kitaka Nzula
Published: September 2020

This work explores the application of the Water-Energy Nexus concept for water supply in the African context, where its operationalization is quite limited compared to developed regions. Furthermore, water supply and demand drivers and their influence on energy use are examined. This study found that there is limited literature available on the operationalization of the concept, and energy use is not considered a key performance indicator by water regulators and utilities. Regionally, most of the studies were carried out in the northern and southern Africa, where energy demand for water supply through desalination is high. An analysis of water supply and demand drivers show diminishing quantities of available freshwater, and increased anthropogenic pollutant loads in some areas are projected. Consequently, utilities will likely consider alternative energy-intensive water supply options. Increased population growth with the highest global urban growth rate is projected, with about 60% of the total population in Africa as urban dwellers by 2050. This implies huge growth in water demand that calls for investment in technology, infrastructure, and improved understanding of energy use and optimization, as the largest controllable input within utilities boundaries. However, it requires a data-driven understanding of the operational drivers for water supply and incorporation of energy assessment metrics to inform water-energy policies and to exploit the nexus opportunities.
Dissolved and Particulate Organic Matter Dynamics Relative to Sediment Resuspension Induced by the Tidal Cycle in Macrotidal Estuaries, Kyushu, Japan
Authors: Takasu Hiroyuki , Uchino Koji , Mori Koichiro
Published: September 2020

The tide-induced resuspension of sediments plays important roles in the efflux of particulate organic carbon (POC) from rivers to the coastal sea. Although dissolved organic carbon (DOC) comprises more than half of the riverine flux of organic carbon to the ocean, the influence of sediment resuspension induced by the tidal cycle on DOC dynamics is largely unknown. This study examined the dynamics of POC, particulate organic nitrogen (PON), DOC, humic-like and protein-like fluorescent dissolved organic matter (DOM) in relation to the tidal cycle in the Chikugo and Hayatsue River Estuaries, Kyushu, Japan. This study is the first to show both the particulate organic matter (POM) and DOM dynamics in relation to the tidal cycle in the macrotidal estuaries. We found that the turbidity changed with the tidal cycle and that there were significant positive correlations of turbidity with POC and PON in the Chikugo River mouth, suggesting that tide-induced sediment resuspension supplied POM to the water column. The DOC concentration, humic-like and protein-like fluorescent DOM were not correlated with turbidity but were negatively correlated with salinity. These results suggest that POM efflux, but not DOM efflux, can be accelerated by tide-induced sediment resuspension in the macrotidal estuaries.
Occurrence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Gram-Negative Bacteria from Non-Clinical Sources in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Authors: Khan Munawwar A. , Thurgood Nicola E. , Faheem Sultan M. , Rais Naushad , Ansari Mohammad Z. , Kaleem Sultan M. , Khan Shams T.
Published: September 2020

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria of the Enterobacteriaceae family are a significant threat to public health, posing a challenge for health authorities worldwide. In the UAE, very little information is available about ESBL producing bacteria from non-clinical sources. In this study, 206 pure cultures belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family were isolated from food and wastewater sources in Dubai, UAE. All the isolates were tested against third-generation cephalosporin antibiotics by the disc diffusion method and screened on ESBL chromogenic agar. Among all isolates (n = 86), 41.7% were potential ESBL producers belonging to E. coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Shigella, and Citrobacter (KESC group), and Proteus. Of all the potential ESBL producing isolates, 19 (22%) were confirmed as ESBL producers by a double-disc diffusion test with the fourth generation cephalosporin–Cefpirome. The multiplex polymerase chain reaction was used for the detection of ESBL bla genes in the screened isolates. Out of a total of 86 isolates, 52.3% possessed only the blaTEM gene; 39.5% contained both blaTEM and blaSHV genes, while only 3.5% contained the blaCTX-M gene. The carbapenemase resistance test showed eight isolates resistant to imipenem, and only one isolate with metallo-beta-lactamase activity. This study highlights the occurrence of ESBL bla genes among non-clinical isolates from food and wastewater sources in the UAE and emphasizes the importance of food and wastewater surveillance programs in controlling the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Process Failures That Increase the Risk of Infection Through Respiratory Droplets: A Study of Patient Safety Events Reported by Hospitals Across Pennsylvania
Authors: Harper Amy , Kukielka Elizabeth , Jones Rebecca
Published: September 2020

Respiratory pathogens can lead to pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and death. Rapid identification, along with appropriate standard and isolation precautions, are necessary to prevent the spread of infectious agents causing respiratory infections. We analyzed patient safety events reported to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System that were related to viruses and bacteria spread through respiratory droplets. An analysis of events that occurred from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, led to the identification of 338 events involving process failures related to recognizing infectious agents that are spread through respiratory droplets, implementing measures to prevent their spread, or providing timely treatment. Detailed analysis of the process failures showed that 54.9% were associated with processes in testing or processing of laboratory specimens; 29.7% were associated with isolation-related procedures; and 15.4% were associated with medications, triage/assessment, documentation/verbal communication, or not providing the standard of care for patients in missed/delayed orders, procedures, or referrals. Implementation of risk-reduction strategies can help to further reduce the spread of pathogens through respiratory droplets in the hospital setting and further enhance patient safety. These strategies include evaluating collection processes for testing/laboratory specimens, consistently using empiric isolation precautions based on initial triage and patient presentation, and evaluating processes for admissions and transfers.
Comparison of multicarrier PWM techniques for nine-level inverter drive an open-end winding induction motor
Authors: Abdul-Abbas Ali
Published: September 2020

Different modulation techniques of Nine-LevelInverter (NLI) for an Open-End Winding Induction Motor(OEWIM) is presented in this paper. The two five-levelinverters are fed by both ends of the open-winding inductionmotor. The five-level inverters are connected by cascading offour two-level inverters. This inverter topology does notneutral-point fluctuation so this topology different fromneutral-point clamping inverter and this scheme does not thediode clamping to a fixed neutral point. In the differentmultilevel sinusoidal pulse width modulations used for theproposed topology. The drive is implemented and simulationwith an open-end winding induction motor and simulationresults are presented
IoT Based Intelligent Greenhouse Monitoring and Control System
Authors: Shenan Zaidon , Marhoon Ali , Jasim Abbas
Published: September 2020

Recently, the Internet of Thing technology has been usedto develop numerous applications, this paper compromisingdesign and implementation of greenhouse prototype thatintegrated with the IoT to adjust the system’s parameters andmonitor the system status from any place in this world.This system involves three intelligent controllers that designedto stabilize the temperature degree, the water level in the soil, andlight intensity inside the greenhouse prototype structure. Thesesystems have been built by two important parts: the hardwareand software.The hardware part could be achieved by designing andimplementing the control circuits, actuators, and install thesensors as well as the devices. The second one is the softwarethe part which is involves implementing Fuzzy Inference Enginethat represent the system’s brain that monitor and manage theentire process in the system to ensure the best performance.This system has been built to contain three control systems thatmeans there are three different Fuzzy controllers. In order tokeep the system practicality, the fuzzy controllers should beaggregated in single code that resides in single microcontrollerchip with additional codes that perform the IoT duties.The proposed IoT system provides the ability for specificpeople to monitor and manage their systems remotely, using aweb application with cloud technology.The major contributions of the proposed system are started bydownloading the controller’s set-points (the desiredenvironmental conditions) from the web page, transfer the setpoints to the controllers, and upload data that read fromsensors to the same web page).
Role of Unani Medicine in Prevention and Treatment of Waba (Epidemics) including COVID-19: A Review
Authors: Ahmad Wasim , Tauleha Sayed , Zulkifle Mohammad , Sofi Ghulamuddin
Published: September 2020

Mankind has faced many hardships like natural disaster, drought and epidemics. Study focuses on epidemics caused by microbes.Unani medicine has a long experience in treating epidemic diseases because its history is as old as the history of human being itself. More or less entire of the civilisations throughout the history became the basis for evolution of Unani medicine. Hippocrates (460-380BC) regarded it asbothart and science, discussed the epidemics and wrote a book on Epidemics. Body is assumed healthy when the humours are balanced. So, Unani scholars have rightly said Fa’il (Active agent) is not able to produce any change (Actions & Reactions) in the body without the prior presence of Munfa’il(Pertinent) having the capacity to accept it like in Waba(epidemic). The aim is to explore the fundamental concept of Waba from the Unani literature and understand COVID-19 in reference to existing literature of Unani medicine. The literature of Unani medicine was surveyed for concept of Waba(Epidemic) & related concepts. Internet was used to access indexed papers using search engines like Medline, PubMed, Science Direct, etc. Logical preventive strategies like quarantine, and useof fumigants, prophylactic drugs are mentioned in Unani literature that have been used in epidemics with flue like symptoms. This knowledge and experience may be used for achieving methods for prophylaxis, cure or add on therapeutic measures for COVID-19 epidemic.
A new strategy for the green synthesis of chondroitin sulfate-reduced gold nanoparticles; in vitro evaluation of synthesized nanoparticles
Authors: Asariha Maryam , Chahardoli Azam , Qalekhani Farshad , Ghowsi Mahnaz , Fouladi Mehdi , Gholamhosseinpour Maryam , Fattahi Ali
Published: September 2020

introduction:
The application of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) in medicine is expanding as an effective therapeutic and diagnostic compound. Different polysaccharides with high biocompatibility and hydrophilic properties have been used for synthesis and capping of GNPs. Chondroitin sulfate (CHS) as a polysaccharide possesses a wide range of biological functions e.g. anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation, anti-coagulation, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-thrombosis with insignificant immunogenicity and has not been used for the green synthesis of GNPs. Methods: GNPs were synthesized using CHS, and their physicochemical properties were evaluated. The antibacterial activity of CHS-GNPs was estimated against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The cytotoxicity of CHS and CHS-GNPs was obtained by MTT (3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) test, and the electrocatalytic activity of CHS-GNPs was investigated. The blood compatibility was evaluated by the in vitro hemolysis assay. Results: The absorption band at 527 nm reveals the reduction of Au3+ into GNPs. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image displays the spherical shape of GNPs in the range of 5.8–31.4 nm. The CHS and CHS-GNPs at 300 µg/mL revealed a maximum DPPH (1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging activity of 73% and 65%, respectively. CHS-GNPs showed antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis, while CHS has no antibacterial activity. CHS-GNPs exhibited a cytotoxicity effect against MDA-MB-468 and βTC3 cancer cell lines, and the electrochemical study indicated a significant increase in electrocatalytic properties of CHS-GNPs coated electrode compared by the bare electrode. The hemolysis test proved the blood compatibility of CHS-GNPs. Conclusion: The results indicate the advantages of using CHS to produce blood-compatible GNPs with antioxidant, cytotoxic, and electrochemical properties.
Development of binary dispersions and nanocomposites of irbesartan with enhanced antihypertensive activity
Authors: Puri Vivek , Nagpal Manju , Sharma Ameya , Singh Thakur Gurjeet , Singh Manjinder , Aggarwal Geeta
Published: September 2020

Introduction:
Irbesartan (IBS), an angiotensin II receptor (AT1 subtype) antagonist which blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selective binding to AT1 angiotensin II receptor. It belongs to BCS class II drug (low aqueous solubility and high permeability). Improvement of dissolution characteristics of the drug by formulating is being investigated in the current study. Methods: Solid dispersions (SD) formulations were prepared by the melting fusion technique and nanocomposites (NC) were prepared by a single emulsion technique. Eight batches of SD and three batches of NC were formulated in three ratios of drug to polymer (1:1, 1:2, and 1:3). The batches were evaluated for equilibrium solubility studies, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), field emission SEM (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and in vitro dissolution studies. Results: Solubility studies revealed maximum solubility at a 1:2 ratio of solid dispersions and a 1:1 ratio of nanocomposites. No drug-polymer interaction was observed in FTIR results. DSC, SEM, and XRD analysis revealed changes in drug crystallinity i.e. conversion to the amorphous state of drugs. Nanosize of particles in the NC1 batch was confirmed in TEM studies. Solid dispersions and nanocomposites showed significant enhancement of dissolution in comparison to that of the pure drug (100% drug release in approximately 1 hour). Conclusion: Nanocomposites proved superior carriers to solid dispersions in terms of the dissolution enhancement. Further, in vivo studies indicated that the induction of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the optimized formulation (NC1) was significantly decreased in comparison to the disease control group (P<0.01) at all time intervals along with pure drug (P<0.05).
CHARACTER BELIEF AND BEHAVIOUR POTRAYED IN M.NIGHT SHYMALAN’S DEVIL (2010) AS A PSYCHOANALYSIS STUDY
Authors: Putra Destha Pratama , Rahayu Endang Yuliani
Published: September 2020

This research entitled Character Belief and Behaviour Potrayed in M. Night Shyamalan’s Devil (2010) As A Psychoanalysis Study. In this research the researcher analyzes the character belief and behaviour toward superstition in M. Night Shyamalan’s Devil (2010). The object used in this research is a film by M. Night Shyamalan entitled Devil In analyzing the data researcher applied a qualitative research. The technique that used to analyze the film is by reading the script and watching the movie and then the researcher applied Carl Gustav Jung's theory of consciousness, namely personal unconscious, collective unconscious, and archetype. Data is collected by watching films and reading dialogue scripts.  After analyzing the data it can be concluded that the reason why the character believes in superstition is due to the story of the character's mother and opinions that are repeated over and over.  The behavior that is reflected by the character after believing in superstition is the character trying to solve the case using a religious point of view.  Meanwhile the effect that arises after believing in superstition is that they succeed in knowing and realizing that the mastermind behind the case is devil.
THE CIRCUMLOCUTION FOR EFFECTIVE ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS IN THE LEARNERS’S DAILY INTERACTIONS
Authors: Pamungkas Nungki , Soepriatmadji Liliek
Published: September 2020

The current study is aimed to find out the circumlocution especially the kinds and roles of circumlocution used by language learners in their daily interaction. In this research activity, the researcher apply the descriptive qualitative as a research tradition and based on the theory of circumlocution proposed by Arteaga & Llorente (2012). The researcher analyze the gained data with five steps, those were reading the segmented utterances, identifying the utterances, categorizing the utterances that contain circumlocution, tabulating the result of the utterances, and interpreting the findings. In the findings, the researcher found that there are four kinds of circumlocution used by the learners and those were paraphrase, gestures, demonstrate, and switch the code. Paraphrase and gestures are dominant (33,35%), followed by demonstrate (26,68%) and switch the code (6,67%). Alongside the kinds of circumlocution, the researcher also found two roles of circumlocution that were elaborations (15,43%) and confident (26,66%). From the data, the researcher concludes that language learners interact effectively and feel confident by applying paraphrase and gestures.
THE HERO’S JOURNEY IN MATTHEW VAUGHN’S MOVIE: KICK-ASS
Authors: Syahputra Oky Irawan , Kasprabowo Teguh
Published: September 2020

Kick-Ass is a superhero movie. The study aimed to find out about the main character hero’s journey patterns and the characters archetype that occurs in this movie. The data of this study is from watching and analyzed the Kick-Ass movie. This study employed Hero’s Journey from Joseph Campbell to find the patterns with the support from Christopher Vogler for the characters archetype. There are the differences between the hero’s journey Campbell and Kick-Ass movie. In this Study the researcher find 9 stages; The Call to Adventure,  Supernatural Aid, The Crossing of the First Threshold, Refusal of the Call, The Meeting with the Goddess,  Woman as the Temptress, The Belly of the Whale, Apotheosis and The Ultimate Boon. As for the characters archetype that appearing in this movie are; The Hero, Mentor, Ally, Threshold Guardian, Shape shifter, Trickster and Shadow.
MAN DOMINATION AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DESCRIBED IN SWEAT BY ZORA NEALE HURSTON
Authors: Setiawan Yogi Ario , Widyaningrum Agnes
Published: September 2020

This study is a descriptive qualitative study, focused in discussing the domestic violence and man domination that are potrayed in Zora Neale Hurston “Sweat” in 1926. This story presents a woman who is trapped in a bad marriage. This story has protagonist character and antagonist character. The woman in this story is protagonist, and the man is antagonist. The woman becomes victim of domestic violence. She has to struggle to provide her living. As a part of feminism study, the researcher uses feminism approach. It focuses on the explanation on how the character gets violence using Simone de Beauvoir theory “The Second Sex” (1949) which is applied to analyze this research paper. The aim of this research is to analyze the problem of domestic violence towards woman. The researcher shows the domestic violence happened in that era, and men are dominant because of the social construct build to make men are powerful. Domestic violence and man domination in the early 20th century can truly be seen in Zora Neale Hurston story.
PARADIGMA DASAR FENOMENOLOGIS, HERMENEUTIKA DAN TEORI KRITIS
Authors: Wisri Wisri , Mughni Abd.
Published: September 2020

Attempts to understand reality as it exists in its purity without the need to "intervention" by anything and anyone. Regardless of that advantages and disadvantages, that has provided a valuable contribution to the world of science, overcoming the crisis of methodology, and could become an influential discipline. Phenomenology tries to come near to the object of the study critically and carefully in observation, by not prejudiced with any previous conceptions. Therefore, it is seen as a rigorous science (a tight science) by the phenomenologist. Hermeneutic initially "only" interpret the texts of holy book, in the development becoming more expansive. It spread abroad to the other fields in the social sciences, especially philology, dassein and existential understanding, interpretation, and interpretation system. Finally phenomenology and hermeneutic can be firmly united by Ricoeur. They reputed that they can not be separated and should be accompanied each other. Phenomenology is a basic "irreplaceable" assumption for hermeneutic. On the contrary, hermeneutic is the proponent for phenomenology to running the program well. While the goal of critical theory is to eliminate the various forms of domination and encourage freedom, justice and equality. This theory uses the reflective method by getting constructive critisism to the social administration or institution, politic or economic, which tended to obstructive to the attainment of freedom, justice, and equality.
Mudanças Ocorridas na Cidade de Uberaba-MG e suas Possíveis Influências no Lazer Infantil
Authors: Sousa Junior João Gurgel de , Vilela Junior Guanis de Barros , Tolocka Rute Estanislava
Published: September 2020

Mudanças no cotidiano reduziram oportunidades para o lazer infantil, sendo necessário verificá-las para levantar subsídios para políticas públicas. Este estudo refere-se à mudanças ocorridas em uma cidade em Minas Gerais, que podem estar ligadas à atividades infantis. Documentos fornecidos por instituições públicas foram analisados bem como respostas de pais de 20 crianças de uma escola privada, escolhidas aleatoriamente. Verificou-se que a população da cidade, bem como o número de carros e crimes aumentou, enquanto que o número de lugares públicos para o lazer permaneceu quase o mesmo. A maior parte do tempo estas crianças brincam dentro das suas próprias casas com atividades de baixo gasto enérgico; elas não têm muitos amigos para brincar. Mudanças na política pública social precisam ser realizadas para que o sistema de urbanização traga mais segurança aos moradores e garanta os direitos de criança ao lazer.
Objetivos da Oferta e da Procura de Projetos Sócio-Esportivos
Authors: Eiras Suélen Barboza , Vialich Andréa Leal , Souza Doralice Lange de , Cavichiolli Fernando Renato
Published: September 2020

Este trabalho apresenta, através de uma pesquisa em sites e documentos oficiais, os objetivos de quatro projetos sócio-esportivos em Curitiba e, através de uma revisão de literatura, aponta alguns dos objetivos de crianças, adolescentes e de seus responsáveis para a participação em projetos desta natureza. Concluímos que a promoção destes projetos é direcionada à crianças e adolescentes pobres e, tanto na proposta como na procura, a prática esportiva não é entendida como tendo um fim em si própria. A mesma é percebida como uma forma de ocupação de tempo livre e desenvolvimento humano. Mais estudos comparando propostas de projetos e o que o público em geral espera dos mesmos são necessários no sentido de gerar subsídios para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas que de fato atendam as necessidades da população.
GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG KETEPATAN PEMBERIAN MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI (MP ASI) PADA BAYI (6-24 BULAN) DI BKIA RUMAH SAKIT FATIMA PAREPARE
Authors: Yenny Djeny Randa
Published: September 2020

Pemberian Makanan Pendamping Air Susu Ibu (MP ASI) yang tepat diharapkan tidak hanya dapat memenuhi kebutuhan gizi bayi, namun juga merangsang keterampilan makan dan merangsang rasa percaya diri pada bayi. Pemberian makanan tambahan harus bervariasi dari bentuk bubur atau cair kebentuk bubur kental, sari buah segar, makanan lumat, makanan lembek dan akhirnya makanan padat. Untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan ibu tentang ketepatan pemberian makanan pendamping ASI (MP ASI) pada bayi (6-24) di BKIA Rumah Sakit Fatima Parepare. Dari 30 Ibu di BKIA RS Fatima Kota Parepare, berdasarkan umur 20-30 tahun sebanyak 22 orang (73%), umur 31-40 sebanyak 8 orang (27%), berdasarkan pendidikan SMA sebanyak 10 orang (33%), DIII sebanyak 2 orang (7%), S1 sebanyak 18 orang (60%), berdasarkan pekerjaan IRT sebanyak 12 orang (40%), PNS sebanyak 10 orang (33%), Pegawai Swasta/Wiraswasta sebanyak 8 orang (27%), pengetahuan mengenai ibu tentang pemberian MP ASI yang tepat 28 orang memiliki pengetahuan baik (93%), pengetahuan ibu ttentang dampak MP ASI 25 orang memiliki pengetahuan baik (83%). Ibu dapat lebih memperhatikan nutrisi anak dan bayi sesuai dengan umur agar perkembangan dan pertumbuhan anak dan bayi optimal.
Tra qualifica e qualificazione vi è qualche differenza
Authors: Giovanardi Claudio
Published: September 2020

Alcuni lettori ci chiedono se l’uso di qualifica invece di qualificazione, molto esteso nel linguaggio sportivo, sia corretto o meno.
Perancangan Sistem Pelaporan Tanam Dan Hasil Pertanian Di Wilayah Kabupaten Bandung Barat Berbasis Web
Authors: Teika Admin , Palopak Yulianus , Zulfikar Erlangga
Published: September 2020

Pada zaman globalisasi seperti sekarang ini, teknologi informasi menjadi salah satu aspek penting untuk mendukung pekerjaan yang dilakukan di setiap bidang yang ada. Parongpong adalah salah satu kecamatan yang ada di Kabupaten Bandung Barat yang mempunyai ladang pertanian yang cukup luas. Sistem pelaporan hasil tanam dan panen merupakan aplikasi web yang memiliki peranan penting untuk berinteraksi dengan petani yang ada di wilayah sekitar daerah pertanian dibawah naungan Dinas Pertanian daerah atau Pemda. Untuk membantu para petani menentukan komoditas yang akan ditanam di lahan mereka yang tersedia dan mewujudkan stabilitas harga pasar yang ada saat ini. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) Dapat memberikan informasi komoditas  apa yang sebaiknya ditanam oleh petani di wilayah Kabupaten Bandung Barat. 2) Dapat membantu Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Bandung Barat dan petani untuk melakukan pemerataan penanaman suatu komoditas. 3) Dapat membantu Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Bandung Barat untuk melakukan pemerataan harga dari hasil panen suatu komoditas. Metode perancangan aplikasi sistem informasi penulis menggunakan metode SDLC (System Development Life Cycle). Dari hasil, maka penulis dapat mengambil kesimpulan adalah 1) Sistem Informasi Dinas Pertanian yang dirancang hanya mencakup pendataan laporan-laporan yang diinput oleh petani, dan admin hanya dapat mengambil data sesuai dengan apa yang ditampilkan. 2) Sistem Informasi ini dapat membantu Petani untuk mengetahui statistik dan prediksi harga kedepannya. 3) Sistem Informasi yang dibangun dapat menyimpan data yang sesuai dengan yang diinginkan. 4) Dengan adanya Sistem Informasi ini, Dinas Pertanian akan mempermudah pekerjaan dalam memonitoring petani serta me-record data yang ada. Adapun saran yang diberikan dari penulis adalah 1) Alamat website atau url link hanya diketahui oleh pihak tertentu saja atau menggunakan situs resmi. 2) Adanya informasi pembatasan kuota tanam suatu tanaman, di suatu lokasi dari Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Bandung Barat.
Perancangan Aplikasi Untuk Memprediksi Seseorang Menderita Penyakit Hipertensi Menggunakan Data Mining
Authors: Teika Admin , Samuel Yusran Timur , Simbolon Frengky
Published: September 2020

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit gangguan pada pembuluh darah. Di Indonesia, penderita penyakit hipertensi mengalami peningkatan sebesar 3,6% setiap tahunnya. Terjadinya peningkatan hipertensi dikarenakan oleh kurang pedulinya masyarakat akan kesehatan, serta karena kurangnya waktu untuk melakukan konsultasi kepada dokter ahli atau pakar. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini (1) Data yang diperoleh dapat digunakan untuk memprediksi seseorang menderita hipertensi. (2) Aplikasi yang dibuat mudah untuk digunakan dan memiliki akurasi yang tinggi untuk memprediksi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan data mining dengan metode klasifikasi NaÃ¯ve Bayes Clasification yang merupakan pengklasifikasian dengan metode probabilitas dan statistik. Dalam pengumpulan data yang dibutuhkan untuk Data Mining dengan cara memberikan kuesioner kepada pasien yang berkunjung ke rumah sakit X selama 3 minggu dengan atribut yaitu usia, jenis kelamin, berat badan, tinggi badan, perokok, jenis rokok, jumlah rokok, konsumsi minuman beralkohol, aktifitas fisik, jumlah jam tidur, konsumsi daging, konsumsi sayuran, kadar garam, riwayat hipertensi ayah, riwayat hipertensi ibu. Kesimpulan (1) Dengan menggunakan Data Mining pasien dapat langsung mengetahui apakah pasien tersebut menderita hipertensi berdasarkan pola hidup yang dimilikinya. (2) Aplikasi yang telah dibangun dapat digunakan karena memiliki akurasi yang cukup tinggi sebesar 88% serta memiliki sensitivitas sebesar 77%, spesifitas 96%. (3) Penggunaan naÃ¯ve bayes untuk memprediksi seseorang menderita penyakit hipertensi dapat digunakan karena memiliki akurasi yang tinggi sebesar 88%.
Perancangan Sistem Evaluasi Kinerja Karyawan di PT Paramount Bed Indonesia
Authors: Wagiu Elmor Benedict , Adam Adam
Published: September 2020

Evaluasi Kinerja Karyawan adalah suatu hal yang sangat penting dalam kegiatan bisnis. Perbedaan prinsipantara atasan dan bawahan membuat kegiatan bisnis kadang berjalan tidak sesuai dengan yang diinginkan.Sehingga diperlukannya suatu kegiatan evaluasi kinerja karyawan yang berguna untuk menghilangkanperbedaan pendapat, mengambil data prestasi karyawan, dan melihat perkembangan perusahaan denganpekerja yang ada selama ini. Oleh karena itu penulis ingin membangun suatu program berbasis web agarmelakukan evaluasi karyawan menjadi lebih mudah dan cepat. Sehingga penulis mencoba untuk membuatpenelitian, dan judul penelitian ini adalah â€œPerancangan Sistem Evaluasi Kinerja Karyawan di PT ParamountBed Indonesiaâ€. Dengan adanya program berbasis web ini diharapkan pemanfaatan teknologi menjadi lebihoptimal terutama dalam bidang evaluasi kinerja karyawan. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah: 1)Mempermudah kegiatan evaluasi kinerja karyawan. 2) Memberikan penilaian yang lebih akurat karena datadatayang di ambil akan langsung masuk dalam database. 3) Meminimalisasi biaya yang selama inidigunakan, seperti kertas, tinta, dan lain-lain. 4) Mudahnya memantau data yang sudah diinput oleh usermelalui halaman admin. 5) Mudahnya menentukan karyawan terbaik yang dapat dilihat melalui admin.Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penulisan yaitu metode Waterfall Model. Sistem evaluasikaryawan ini diharapkan dapat membantu PT Paramount Bed Indonesia untuk melakukan evaluasikaryawan tanpa menggunakan kertas dan tinta. Kepala department juga diharapkan dapat mengisi evaluasimelalui Smartphone, PC, dan Notebook. Sistem evaluasi ini juga diharapkan dapat membantu DepartemenGeneral Affairs dalam mengelola data evaluasi dengan lebih akurat.Kata-kata Kunci: Sistem Informasi, Evaluasi.
SISTEM PAKAR PENENTUAN TANAMAN PALAWIJA YANG COCOK TUMBUH PADA SUATU DAERA MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA FORWARD CHAINING
Authors: Samuel Yusran Timur , Nekmese K. Yank , Maulany Raymond
Published: September 2020

Para petani sering mendapat kesulitan tentang tanaman palawija apa yang cocok untuk ditanam di area pertanian mereka,  Untuk itu dibutuhkan aplikasi sistem pakar yang dapat membantu para petani tersebut  untuk menentukan tanaman palawija apa yang dapat ditanam pada lahan pertaniaanya agar dapat bertumbuh menghasilkan secara optimal. Penelitian ini menggunkan metode sistem pakar algoritma forward chaining dengan atribut ketinggian, suhu, ph tanah, curah hujan, intensitas penyinaran, dan kelembaban. Hasil keluaran yang diharapkan adalah informasi tanaman palawija apa yang cocok untuk ditanam di lahan pertanian mereka  berdasarkan atribut yang di input. Pada penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan metode System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) dalam merancang aplikasi sistem pakar. Basis pengetahuan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah hasil wawancara dengan pakar ditambah dengan teori yang didapatkan dari berbagai literatur. Pengujian performa dan kinerja aplikasi menggunakan metode blackbox dengan  kesimpulan bahwa sistem dapat menjalankan fungsi-fungsinya dengan baik dan sesuai dengan yang diharapkan.
ANALISIS SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN BERBASIS KOMPUTER DALAM PROSES PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN
Authors: Sudjiman Paul Eduard , Sudjiman Lorina Siregar
Published: September 2020

Sistem Informasi Manajemen berbasis komputer mengandung arti bahwa komputer memainkan peranan penting dalam sebuah sistem informasi manajemen. Kesuksesan organisasi berkaitan erat dengan kompetensi teknis, kemampuan organisasi dalam melaksanakan adaptasi terhadap lingkungan eksternal dan internal. Ditengah-tengah pesatnya perkembangan teknologi, penggunaan Sistem Informasi Manajemen merupakan pilihan yang tepat untuk mengelola sumber daya informasi yang berkualitas. Peran manajemen menuntut penyebaran dan penggunaan sumber-sumber yang efisien untuk mencapai suatu tujuan, dengan demikian akan membantu fungsi manajemen dengan diterimanya suatu informasidengan cepat dan tepat. Maka diperlukan sistem informasi manajemen yang baik untuk mendukung tujuan organisasi. Sistem Informasi Manajemen yang akurat dan efektif, dalam kenyataannya selalu berhubungan dengan istilah komputer-based atau pengolahan informasi yang berbasis komputer. Pada setiap  proses  diperlukan  informasi  yang  sebagian  dihasilkan       oleh Sistem informasi manajemen. Informasi yang dihasilkan oleh sistem informasi dengan analisis khusus sangat bermanfaat bagi kebutuhan organisasi dan keputusan yang diambil untuk masing-masing tingkat (level) manajemen. Dengan demikian tujuan dibentuknya sistem informasi manajemen (SIM) agar organisasi menyediakan data dan informasi yang bermanfaat dalam  membuat keputusan manajemen, baik menyangkut pengelolaan dan keputusan rutin maupun bersifat strategis
Memprediksi Kelulusan Mahasiswa Tepat Waktu Menggunakan Metode Decision Tree J48 Di Universitas Advent Indonesia
Authors: Samuel Yusran Timur , Jonathan Bern , Naibaho Josephine
Published: September 2020

Setiap perguruan tinggi, pasti menginginkan mahasiswanya lulus tepat waktu. Salah satu alasannya agar akreditasi perguruan tinggi tersebut dapat meningkat. Namun pada kenyataannya ada mahasiswa yang tidak dapat menyelesaikan pendidikannya tepat waktu.  Untuk itu, penulis bermaksud untuk meneliti bagaimana membuat sistem yang dapat memprediksi apakah seorang mahasiswa dapat lulus tepat waktu menggunakan metode decision Tree J48, agar dapat ditentukan tindakan yang dapat menolong mahasiswa tersebut selesai tepat waktu jika sekiranya  mahasiswa tersebut memiliki kecenderungan untuk tidak tamat tepat waktu.  Melalui kajian literatur dan wawancara, maka didapatkan 19 atribut yang dapat mempengaruhi ketepatan waktu lulus di Universitas Advent Indonesia. Dalam pengolahan data, penulis menggunakan aplikasi WEKA dengan mengimplementasikan algoritma J48. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh akurasi sebesar 90,24%, dapat disimpulkan bahwa algoritma ini memiliki tingkat akurasi yang cukup baik untuk melakukan prediksi mahasiswa tamat tepat waktu.

Hasil Penelitian mempunyai kesimpulan bahwa  cuti adalah root teratas dari atribut mahasiswa tamat tidak tepat waktu. Sementara lulus mata kuliah, lingkungan yang mempengaruhi, pelunasan biaya kuliah, pernah  disiplin, kerajinan mengerjakan tugas, bekerja di dalam lingkungan universitas, jurusan sesuai dengan peminatan SMA, jumlah organisasi, dan pengaruh lingkungan adalah atribut pendukung, bisa di gunakan untuk memprediksi.

Kata Kunci : Data Mining, Decision Tree, Prediksi Tepat Waktu
Presencia de mujeres en el Consejo de Administración y rechazo al acoso/ discriminación por razón de raza, en el código ético de las empresas cotizadas en la Bolsa española
Authors: Verona Martel María Concepción , Benítez Almeida Selene
Published: September 2020

El presente trabajo toma como muestra de estudio las empresas que cotizaban en la Bolsa española en elmercado continuo a 31-12-2016. Los resultados indican que la presencia femenina en el consejo de administración no influye en que dichas empresas tengan un código ético, en cambio el número de mujeres presentes en el consejo sí influye en que se incluya en el código ético el ítem rechazo a la discriminación por razón de raza.
Responsabilidad Social Universitaria en la Escuela de Contabilidad: Visión estudiantil
Authors: Ballesteros Grijalva Mónica , De la Rosa Leal María Eugenia , Gastélum Castro Ismael Mario
Published: September 2020

El presente documento es sobre la percepción de los alumnos de la Licenciatura de Contaduría Públicay Mercadotecnia del departamento de Contabilidad, de la Universidad de Sonora, unidad regional centro,el universo de la población fue de 400 estudiantes en el semestre 2019-1 con un avance de 70% o más de su plan de estudios de las cuales correspondieron a las dos licenciaturas mencionadas elegidas para el estudio, dio como resultado de la muestra, un total de 197 estudiantes, se utilizó herramientas informáticas de última generación para elaborar una encuesta electrónica para la recolección de la información sobre percepción con afirmaciones positivas y un formato de Likert, la obtención de resultados se realizó en tiempo real, se procedió a analizarlos en relación a tres dimensiones para los estudiantes sobre la responsabilidad social universitaria: la formación profesional y académica, campus responsable y participación social. Se obtiene un coeficiente alfa >0.984 que es excelente ya que mide que los ítems están altamente correlacionados, muestran resultados positivos con respecto a las áreas valoradas a la voz de la visión de los estudiantes sobre el tema, además ofrece oportunidades de mejoras en otros aspectos.
Analisis fungsi ekologis mangrove sebagai pencegahan pencemaran air tanah dangkal akibat intrusi air laut
Authors: Aurilia Mia Fitri , Saputra D R
Published: September 2020

Desa Jangkaran yang terletak di kawasan pantai memiliki potensi terjadinya intrusi air laut melalui akuifer air tanah. Mangrove memiliki manfaat utama untuk mencegah intrusi air laut di wilayah pesisir dan estuari. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui fungsi ekologis mangrove dalam pencegahan intrusi air laut dan hubungan kualitas air tanah di sekitar daerah pesisir dengan keberadaan mangrove. Penelitian dilakukan di sekitar Desa Jangkaran dan Desa Karanganyar. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode survei dan pemetaan, sampling air tanah, serta uji laboratorium. Analisis dilakukan berdasarkan studi literatur dan hasil laboratorium. Parameter uji laboratorium yang digunakan yaitu pH, kekeruhan, TDS, DHL dan salinitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan parameter kualitas air yang dianalisis tidak terkena intrusi air laut akibat aktivitas di laut selatan Jawa. Parameter uji menunjukkan hasil di bawah ambang batas kriteria air asin. Tutupan mangrove dapat menjadi salah satu faktor penyebab terhalangnya intrusi air laut ke sumur warga. Namun kualitas fisik air yang kurang memadai membuat sumur gali warga tidak dimanfaatkan untuk kebutuhan domestik, hanya digunakan untuk keperluan mendesak. Kualitas fisik air yang buruk diindikasi terjadi akibat banyaknya aktivitas tambak di sekitar daerah penelitian.