bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kewenangan Hakim Mengadili Sengketa Kontrak
Authors: Zamroni Mohammad
Published: February 2019

Penyelesaian sengketa kontrak merupakan upaya untuk mengakhiri konflik atau perbedaan kepentingan yang muncul pada saat pelaksanaan kontrak. Dengan diakhirinya suatu konflik, maka para pihak dapat kembali melanjutkan hubungan kontraktual, atau kembali kepada keadaan seperti sebelum mengadakan hubungan kontraktual. Namun demikian para pihak sering kali tidak mampu menemukan solusi bersama atas konflik yang terjadi, sehingga penyelesaiannya kemudian diserahkan kepada hakim. Masalahnya, asas kebebasan berkontrak dan asas pacta sunt servanda telah menegaskan bahwa pihak-pihak di luar kontrak tidak dapat mencampuri apa yang telah disepakati para pihak. Sehingga adanya intervensi terhadap kontrak dianggap mengganggu kepastian hukum. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dasar kewenangan hakim mengadili sengketa kontrak. Penelitian ini adalah menggunakan metode penelitian hukum, serta melalui pendekatan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan konseptual, hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kewenangan hakim mengadili sengketa kontrak didasarkan pada tujuan hukum kontrak, yaitu untuk mengayomi pihak-pihak yang bersengketa, dengan memberikan perlindungan terhadap kepentingan para pihak secara adil, dan memberikan kepastian hukum terhadap kontrak yang disengketakan.
Bayi Tabung (Fertilisasi In Vitro) Dengan Menggunakan Sperma Donor dan Rahim Sewaan (Surrogate Mother) dalam Perspektif Hukum Perdata
Authors: Zahrowati Zahrowati
Published: February 2019

Penulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kedudukan hukum anak yang dilahirkan melalui proses bayi tabung (fertilisasi in vitro) dengan menggunakan sperma donor dan rahim sewaan (surrogate mother) dalam perspektif Hukum Perdata. Penulisan ini menggunakan metode penulisan normatif, pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah pendekatan undang-undang (Statute Approach). Hasil penulisan diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa dalam konsep KUHPerdata, anak yang dilahirkan melalui proses bayi tabung dengan menggunakan sperma donor berkedudukan sebagai anak sah apabila memperoleh pengakuan (Pasal 280 KUHPerdata), kemudian anak yang dilahirkan melalui proses bayi tabung dengan menggunakan rahim sewaaan (surrogate mother) berkedudukan sebagai anak angkat (Pasal 8 Stb. 1917/129).
Upaya Non Penal dalam Penanggulangan Tindak Pidana Korupsi
Authors: Herman Herman
Published: February 2019

Korupsi merupakan pelanggaran terhadap hak-hak sosial dan hak-hak ekonomi masyarakat. Dalam konteks Indonesia, tindak pidana korupsi dipandang sebagai kejahatan luar biasa sehingga dalam penanggulangannya juga dilakukan dengan cara yang luar biasa. Terkait dengan konsep pencegahan tindak pidana korupsi dalam perspektif hukum pidana pada prinsipnya merupakan upaya non-penal atau upaya preventif yang menekankan pada usaha pencegahan korupsi. Hal ini dilakukan untuk meminimalkan penyebab dan peluang untuk dilakukannya tindak pidana korupsi melalui penataan dalam berbagai sektor kehidupan sosial termasuk melakukan optimalisasi peran satuan pengawas internal instansi dan organisasi. Selain itu, peningkatan peranserta masyarakat melalu sistem pengawasan partisipatif terhadap tata kerja instansi dan kelembagaan yang ada di daerah masing-masing demi terwujudnya pemerintahan yang baik demi kesejahteraan seluruh masyarakat Indonesia.
Penerapan Prinsip Mengenal Nasabah dalam Perdagangan Berjangka Komoditi untuk Mendukung Penanggulangan dan Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Pencucian Uang (Studi di PT. Monex Investindo Future dan PT. First State Bali)
Authors: Yogantara Pande S. , Tanaya Putu Edgar
Published: February 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prinsip mengenal nasabah pada perdagangan berjangka dalam aturan hukum di Indonesia dan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan prinsip mengenal nasabah pada perusahaan pialang berjangka di Bali. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalahmetode penelitian hukum empiris, yakni metode yang menggunakan data penelitian primer sebagai data utama dan data penelitian sekunder sebagai pendukung. Penelitian ini menggunakan 2 (dua) pendekatan, yakni pendekatan perundang-undangan (statute approach) dan pendekatan analisis konsep (analytical and conceptual approach). Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini ada 2 (dua), pertama pengaturan prinsip mengenal nasabah dalam bidang perdagangan berjangka diatur dalam Peraturan Bappebti Nomor 2 Tahun 2016 tentang Penerapan Prinsip Mengenal Nasabah yang mewajibkan setiap perusahaan pialang berjangka untuk menerapkan prinsip-prinsip mengenal nasabah untuk meminimalisasi risiko usaha yang berkaitan dengan tindak pidana pencucian uang. Kedua, perusahaan pialang berjangka di Bali pada dasarnya telah menerapkan prinsip-prinsip mengenal nasabah namun belum sesuai dengan standar penerapan prinsip mengenal nasabah yang diatur dalam Peraturan Bappebti Nomor 2 Tahun 2016 tentang Penerapan Prinsip Mengenal Nasabah.
Perlindungan Hukum Pencipta yang Dirugikan Haknya atas Tindakan Plagiarisme
Authors: Hakim Guswan
Published: February 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tentang apakah peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku di Indonesia telah memberikan definisi yang jelas dan seragam berkaitan dengan konsep tindakan plagiarisme dalam karya seni, sastra dan karya ilmiah dan Apakah peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku di Indonesia pada saat ini, telah memberikan perlindungan hukum yang memadai bagi pencipta yang dirugikan dalam tindakan plagiarisme dalam karya seni, sastra dan karya ilmiah. Penulisan ini menggunakan metode penulisan normatif, pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah pendekatan undang-undang (Statute Approach). adapun hasil penelitian adalah KUHP tidak mengenal istilah plagiarisme sebaliknya UUHC tidak menyebut secara eksplisit akan tetapi plagiarisme tersirat dalam Pasal 41,42,43 dan 44 UUHC No. 28 Tahun 2014 yang disebut dengan pengecualian dan pembatasan hak cipta, sedangkan pelanggaran hak cipta dirumuskan tersendiri dalam pasal yang berbeda. UU Sisdiknas menyebut plagiarisme tanpa ada penjelasan lebih lanjut, akan tetapi menyatakan bahwa tindakan plagiarisme dapat dijadikan dasar untuk mencabut gelar akademik seseorang. Sedangkan Permendiknas Nomor 17 Tahun 2010 tentang pencegahan dan penanggulangan plagiat di perguruan tinggi telah memberikan kejelasan konsep tindakan plagiarisme beserta tindakan yang dilarang. dan perlindungan hukum pada UUHC, UU Sisdiknas dan Permendiknas No. 17 Tahun 2010 didasarkan pada 5 parameter yaitu pengakuan hak bagi pencipta, penetapan plagiarisme sebagai tindak pidana, perumusan sanksi pidana, adanya pidana tambahan, dan mekanisme penyelesaian sengketa. Parameter tersebut telah memberikan perlindungan hukum bagi pencipta yang paling memadai. kepada pelaku plagiarisme dapat dipertanggung Jawab secara Pidana, Administrasi maupun Perdata serta dapat diterapkan kepada Institusi.
Reconstrues Legislation: The Effectiveness of Presidential Veto in Government System in Indonesia Based on the State of The Republic of Indonesia 1945 Constitution
Authors: Elwan La Ode Muhammad
Published: February 2019

In the Indonesian Government System, the president is the supreme authority of the government under the 1945 Constitution of the State of the Republic of Indonesia. After 4 (four) amendments to the 1945 Constitution, the presidential power experienced a shift in function and role as a result of the magnitude of the flow of political interests, so that almost all the power of the president on the authority of legislation in the 1945 Constitution of the 1945 Constitution largely lacked a permanent legal power and formal juridical. We know that the substance of the authority of presidential legislation if based on the presidential system of government does not exist and is not given real space. Consequently, the president as the mandate of the people's sovereignty must be able to control the system of government even though the fact that there is dominance of the legislative institution to the presidential institution together with the cabinet that is the authority of presidential legislation in the constitution of the state 1945 Constitution has no law forces so that the wheel of development does not run normally -target is planned. The hope is that our country's constitution must be able to guarantee the principle of balance of authority and mutual supervision that governs the legislation of the president against the product of the law. Writing methodology based on the literature review contained in books, papers, newspapers, scientific articles, journals, and legislation as the object under study. The results of the study and analysis conclude: (1) The Veto of the President is not effective when reviewed in the constitutional document of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia; (2) The inconsistency of the Presidential Government System of Indonesia with the contents of the articles of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia; (3) it is recommended that the fifth amendment of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and the revision of Law Number 12 Year 2011 on the Establishment of Legislation to be followed up by MPR RI and the President; (4) The Presidential Regulation in Lieu of Law, according to the authors must be absolutely given to the President without the intervention of the House of Representatives because the President as Head of State and has the Highest Government Authority under the 1945 Constitution between State Institutions.
Tanggung Jawab Pengangkut dan Pengawas Pelayaran Pada Pelayaran Rakyat
Authors: Jabalnur Jabalnur
Published: February 2019

Angkutan laut yang mempunyai karakteristik pengangkutan secara nasional dan menjangkau seluruh wilayah melalui perairan perlu dikembangkan potensi dan ditingkatkan peranan sebagai penghubung antar wilayah, karena digunakan sebagai sarana untuk menunjang, mendorong, dan menggerakkan pembangunan nasional dalam upaya meningkatkan upaya kesejahteraan rakyat. Namun hingga saat ini otoritas perhubungan laut belum maksimal dalam menjalankan kewenangannya dalam memeriksa kelaik-lautan kapal. Dalam Prinsip dasar keselamatan pelayaran menyatakan bahwa kapal yang hendak berlayar harus berada dalam kondisi sea worthness atau laik-laut. Artinya, kapal harus mampu menghadapi berbagai cara termasuk kejadian ombak besar dan badai dalam pelayaran.Pihak penyelenggara pelayaran di beberapa pelabuhan masih belum melakukan penilaian dan pertimbangan secara profesional terhadap kelaikan kapal sehingga kerusakan secara tak terduga dan atau kecelakaan sering dialami kapal pada saat berlayar. Bahwa pihak-pihak yang terkait dalam pengangkutan barang dan orang baik itu dalam pelayaran rakyat, antar pulau maupun penyeberangan feri, masing-masing pihak bertanggung jawab berdasarkan peran dan fungsi masing-masing. Pihak pengangkut nakhoda dan pemilik kapal sebagai pelaku langsung “kejahatan” (actus reus), sedangkan pihak pengawas dalam hal ini syahbandar maupun dinas perhubungan daerah bertanggung jawab tidak langsung. Dan apabila terbukti melakukan kesalahan maka dapat dikenakah pasal 302 dan atau 303 Undang-undang No. 17 tahun 2008 Tentang pelayaran Jo pasal 359 KUHP ancaman hukumannya 10 tahun penjara dan denda sebesar Rp. 1.5 Miliar.
Methodology to Solve a Special Case of the Vehicle Routing Problem: A Case Study in the Raw Milk Transportation System
Authors: Chokanat Peerawat , Pitakaso Rapeepan , Sethanan Kanchana
Published: February 2019

This research aims to solve the problem of the raw milk collection and transportation system which can be interpreted as a special case of the vehicle routing problem. In the proposed problem, the factory will send the trucks, multiple fleets composed of several compartments, to collect the raw milk from the raw milk farms. The objective of this research is to minimize the total transportation cost and the trucks’ and tanks’ cleaning costs. The transportation cost directly depends on the fuel usage. The fuel usage occurs during the transportation of the milk and during the waiting times when it arrives at the factory and cannot transfer the raw milk into the production tank. We develop the modified differential evolution algorithm (MDE) to solve the proposed problem. The original process of the Differential Evolution algorithm (DE) has been modified in two folds which are as follows: (1) In the recombination process, the 2nd order of trial vectors has been generated using 3 different strategies and compared with the 1st order trial vector; the better from the 1st and the 2nd order of trial vectors will move to the selection process. (2) The probability function has been used to select the new target vector from one of two sources which are the trial vector and the current target vector so that the worse solution can be accepted in order to increase the diversity of the original DE. The computational result shows that the modified DE (MDE) outperforms the original DE in finding a better solution.
The Harmfulness of Phoma Stem Canker, Sclerotinia Stem Rot, and Phytoplasma on Winter Oilseed Rape with Regard to Czech Breeding Programs
Authors: Poslušná Jana , Plachká Eva , Horáček Jiří , Macháčková Ivana , Ondráčková Eliška , Šmirous Prokop , Vrbovský Viktor
Published: February 2019

New genotypes of winter oilseed rape bred under the Czech breeding program were subjected to performance tests within the framework of inter-institutional pre-tests. At four monitored localities in the Czech Republic, field trials were carried out on 50 genotypes in the years 2015 to 2017. In these trials, evaluations were made on infestation by the fungal pathogens Leptosphaeria maculans, Leptosphaeria biglobosa, and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, as well as the level of infestation caused by phytoplasmas. The evaluation of new oilseed rape genotypes confirmed a medium to high level of resistance to phoma stem canker and Sclerotinia stem rot compared to the resistant reference varieties. The most severe infestations caused by Leptosphaeria spp. were observed in Chlumec nad Cidlinou in 2015 (mean severity score 22.38%) and in Opava in 2016 (mean severity score 20.72%). The same trend was observed for infestations caused by S. sclerotiorum, where the most damage to trial plots were observed at the same localities, in 2015 in Chlumec nad Cidlinou (mean severity score 36.85%) and in 2016 in Opava (mean severity score 18.84%). PCR determination of Leptosphaeria spp. showed that 98% of sampled leaves in autumn season showing symptoms were infected by L. maculans, while the remaining 2% were identified as bearing L. biglobosa. Molecular detection of infected parts of oilseed rape plants with symptoms of phyllody confirmed in all cases the presence of phytoplasma isolates from the 16SrI Aster Yellows group.
Utility of Combination Antimicrobial Therapy in Adults with Bloodstream Infections due to Enterobacteriaceae and Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli Based on In Vitro Analysis at Two Community Hospitals
Authors: Foster Rachel A. , Troficanto Casey , Bookstaver P. Brandon , Kohn Joseph , Justo Julie Ann , Al-Hasan Majdi N.
Published: February 2019

This study examined the utility of combination therapy for bloodstream isolates of Enterobacteriaceae and non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli (NFGN) from adults at two community hospitals from January 2010 through to June 2015. Changes to in vitro antimicrobial susceptibilities by adding ciprofloxacin or gentamicin to third-generation cephalosporins (3GC) were examined overall and in patients with risk factors for 3GC resistance. Overall ceftriaxone susceptibility among Enterobacteriaceae was 996/1063 (94%) and 247/295 (84%) in patients with 3GC resistance risk factors. Susceptibilities increased marginally by adding ciprofloxacin or gentamicin (mean difference 2.4% (95% CI 1.5, 3.4) and 3.0% (95% CI 2.0, 4.0), respectively, overall and 5.4% (95% CI 2.8, 8.0) and 7.1% (95% CI 4.2, 10.1), respectively, in patients with risk factors). Eighty-three of 105 (79%) NFGN were susceptible to ceftazidime overall and 20/29 (69%) in patients with prior beta-lactam use. Overall mean increase in susceptibilities was 15.2% (95% CI: 8.3, 22.2) and 17.1% (95% CI: 9.8, 24.5) for ciprofloxacin and gentamicin combinations, respectively; and 27.6% (95% CI: 10.3, 44.9) for either one with recent beta-lactam use. In this setting, empirical combination therapy had limited utility for Enterobacteriaceae bloodstream isolates but provided significant additional antimicrobial coverage to ceftazidime for NFGN, particularly in patients with prior beta-lactam use.
A Geometric Error Measurement System for Linear Guideway Assembly and Calibration
Authors: Hsieh Tung-Hsien , Chen Po-Yu , Jywe Wen-Yuh , Chen Guan-Wu , Wang Ming-Shi
Published: February 2019

Geometric errors, such as straightness, perpendicularity, and parallelism errors are determinant factors of both the accuracy and service life of a linear guideway. In this study, a multipurpose geometric error measurement system was mainly composed of a laser source and an in-lab-developed optical module is proposed. Two adjustment methods were used for the in-lab-developed optical module to calibrate the altitude angle of the pentaprism: The first one is designed for ease of operation based on Michelson principle using a laser interferometer as the light receiver, and the second is aimed at high calibration repeatability based on the autocollimator principle using the quadrant detector (QD) to replace the light receiver. The result shows that the residual errors of the horizontal straightness and the vertical straightness are within ±1.3 µm and ±5.3 µm, respectively, when referred to as the commercial laser interferometer. Additionally, the residual errors of perpendicularity and parallelism are within ±1.2 µm and ±0.1 µm, respectively, when referred to as the granite reference blocks
Slope Failure of Noncohesive Media Modelled with the Combined Finite–Discrete Element Method
Authors: Chen Xudong , Wang Hongfan
Published: February 2019

Slope failure behaviour of noncohesive media with the consideration of gravity and ground excitations is examined using the two-dimensional combined finite–discrete element method (FDEM). The FDEM aims at solving large-scale transient dynamics and is particularly suitable for this problem. The method discretises an entity into a couple of individual discrete elements. Within each discrete element, the finite element method (FEM) formulation is embedded so that contact forces and deformation between and of these discrete elements can be predicted more accurately. Noncohesive media is simply modelled with assembly of individual discrete elements without cohesion, that is, no joint elements need to be defined. To validate the effectiveness of the FDEM modelling, two examples are presented and compared with results from other sources. The FDEM results on gravitational collapse of rectangular soil heap and landslide triggered by the Chi-Chi earthquake show that the method is applicable and reliable for the analysis of slope failure behaviour of noncohesive media through comparison with results from other known methods such as the smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH), the discrete element method (DEM) and the material point method (MPM).
Evaluation of the Electromyography Test for the Analysis of the Aerobic-Anaerobic Transition in Elite Cyclists during Incremental Exercise
Authors: Latasa Iban , Cordova Alfredo , Quintana-Ortí Gregorio , Lavilla-Oiz Ana , Navallas Javier , Rodriguez-Falces Javier
Published: February 2019

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of surface electromyography (EMG) for automatic detection of the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds during an incremental continuous cycling test using 1 min exercise periods in elite cyclists. (2) Methods: Sixteen well-trained cyclists completed an incremental exercise test (25 W/1 min) to exhaustion. Surface bipolar EMG signals were recorded from the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, biceps femoris, and gluteus maximus, and the root mean square (RMS) were assessed. The multi-segment linear regression method was used to calculate the first and second EMG thresholds (EMGT1 and EMGT2). During the test, gas exchange data were collected to determine the first and second ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2). (3) Results: Two breakpoints (thresholds) were identified in the RMS EMG vs. time curve for all muscles in 75% of participants. The two breakpoints, EMGT1 and EMGT2, were detected at around 70%–80% and 90%–95% of VO2MAX, respectively. No significant differences were found between the means of VT1 and EMGT1 for the vastii and biceps femoris muscles (p > 0.05). There were no significant differences between means of EMGT2 and VT2 (p > 0.05). (4) Conclusions: It is concluded that the multi-segment linear regression algorithm is a valid non-invasive method for analyzing the aerobic-anaerobic transition during incremental tests with 1 min stage durations.
Provision of Ancillary Services from an Aggregated Portfolio of Residential Heat Pumps on the Dutch Frequency Containment Reserve Market
Authors: Posma Joeri , Lampropoulos Ioannis , Schram Wouter , van Sark Wilfried
Published: February 2019

This study investigates the technical and financial potential of an aggregation of residential heat pumps to deliver demand response (DR) services to the Dutch Frequency Containment Reserve (FCR) market. To determine this potential, a quantitative model was developed to simulate a heat pump switching process. The model utilizes historical frequency and heat pump data as input to determine the optimal weekly bid size considering the regulations and fine regime of the FCR market. These regulations are set by the Dutch Transmission System Operator (TSO). Two strategies were defined that can be employed by an aggregator to select the optimal bid size; the ‘always available’ scenario and the ‘always reliable’ scenario. By using the availability and reliability as constraints in the model, the effects of TSO regulations on the potential for FCR are accurately assessed. Results show a significant difference in bid size and revenue of the strategies. In the ‘always available’ scenario, the average resultant bid size is 1.7 MW, resulting in €0.22 revenue per heat pump (0.5kWp) per week. In the ‘always reliable’ scenario, the average resultant bid size is 7.9 MW, resulting in €1.00 revenue per heat pump per week on average in the period 03-10-2016–24-04-2017. This is based on a simulation of 20,000 heat pumps with a total capacity of 1 MWp. Results show a large difference in potential between the two strategies. Since the strategies are based on TSO-regulations and strategic choices by the aggregator, both seem to have a strong influence on the financial potential of FCR provision. In practice, this study informs organizations that provide FCR with knowledge about different bidding strategies and their market impact.
Bin2Vec: A Better Wafer Bin Map Coloring Scheme for Comprehensible Visualization and Effective Bad Wafer Classification
Authors: Kim Junhong , Kim Hyungseok , Park Jaesun , Mo Kyounghyun , Kang Pilsung
Published: February 2019

A wafer bin map (WBM), which is the result of an electrical die-sorting test, provides information on which bins failed what tests, and plays an important role in finding defective wafer patterns in semiconductor manufacturing. Current wafer inspection based on WBM has two problems: good/bad WBM classification is performed by engineers and the bin code coloring scheme does not reflect the relationship between bin codes. To solve these problems, we propose a neural network-based bin coloring method called Bin2Vec to make similar bin codes are represented by similar colors. We also build a convolutional neural network-based WBM classification model to reduce the variations in the decisions made by engineers with different expertise by learning the company-wide historical WBM classification results. Based on a real dataset with a total of 27,701 WBMs, our WBM classification model significantly outperformed benchmarked machine learning models. In addition, the visualization results of the proposed Bin2Vec method makes it easier to discover meaningful WBM patterns compared with the random RGB coloring scheme. We expect the proposed framework to improve both efficiencies by automating the bad wafer classification process and effectiveness by assigning similar bin codes and their corresponding colors on the WBM.
Communication Machines as Art
Authors: Edmonds Ernest
Published: February 2019

The paper presents a personal history of making machines as artworks. The particular kind of art machines that have been made since around 1970 are communication machines: ones that enable humans to interact with each other. However, they do not provide communication in the normal sense, but use a small bandwidth for relatively complex connections, making the experience of the interactions the art experience. The paper concludes by explaining how it later became possible to use computer networking and the Internet to make artworks that were more complex and, in part, autonomous generative machines whilst retaining the earlier communication machine functions.
Compression of Large Sets of Sequence Data Reveals Fine Diversification of Functional Profiles in Multigene Families of Proteins: A Study for Peptidyl-Prolyl cis/trans Isomerases (PPIase)
Authors: Galat Andrzej
Published: February 2019

In this technical note, we describe analyses of more than 15,000 sequences of FK506-binding proteins (FKBP) and cyclophilins, also known as peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerases (PPIases). We have developed a novel way of displaying relative changes of amino acid (AA)-residues at a given sequence position by using heat-maps. This type of representation allows simultaneous estimation of conservation level in a given sequence position in the entire group of functionally-related paralogues (multigene family of proteins). We have also proposed that at least two FKBPs, namely FKBP36, encoded by the Fkbp6 gene and FKBP51, encoded by the Fkbp5 gene, can form dimers bound via a disulfide bridge in the nucleus. This type of dimer may have some crucial function in the regulation of some nuclear complexes at different stages of the cell cycle.
Conflicts in Romantic Relationships over Facebook Use: Validation and Psychometric Study
Authors: González-Rivera Juan Aníbal , Hernández-Gato Idania
Published: February 2019

The present study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Conflicts in Romantic Relationships Over Facebook Use Scale with a sample of Puerto Rican adults. A total of 300 Puerto Ricans participated in this confirmatory and psychometric study. The results confirmed that the scale has a multidimensional structure. These dimensions are: Partner Facebook intrusion, Conflict over Facebook use, and Jealousy over Facebook use. A total of 18 items complied with the criteria of discrimination and presented appropriate factorial loads (six items per dimension). The Cronbach’s alpha indexes of the dimensions ranged between 0.87–0.95, and the omega coefficients ranged between 0.88–0.95. In summary, the instrument has the appropriate psychometric properties to continue with validation studies, as well as to be implemented in various work areas, both theoretical and applied.
Non-Smoking-Associated Lung Cancer: A distinct Entity in Terms of Tumor Biology, Patient Characteristics and Impact of Hereditary Cancer Predisposition
Authors: Smolle Elisabeth , Pichler Martin
Published: February 2019

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in non-, and especially in never-smoking patients is considered a biologically unique type of lung cancer, since risk factors and tumorigenic conditions, other than tobacco smoke, come into play. In this review article, we comprehensively searched and summarized the current literature with the aim to outline what exactly triggers lung cancer in non-smokers. Changes in the tumor microenvironment, distinct driver genes and genetic pathway alterations that are specific for non-smoking patients, as well as lifestyle-related risk factors apart from tobacco smoke are critically discussed. The data we have reviewed highlights once again the importance of personalized cancer therapy, i.e., careful molecular and genetic assessment of the tumor to provide tailored treatment options with optimum chances of good response—especially for the subgroups of never-smokers.
Exchange-Coupling Behavior in SrFe12O19/La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 Nanocomposites
Authors: Dahal Jiba Nath , Neupane Dipesh , Mishra Sanjay R.
Published: February 2019

Magnetically hard-soft (100-x) SrFe12O19-x wt % La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 nanocomposites were synthesized via a one-pot auto-combustion technique using nitrate salts followed by heat treatment in air at 950 °C. X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) were used to characterize the structural and magnetic properties of the samples. XRD spectra revealed the formation of a mixture of ferrite and magnetite phases without any trace of secondary phases in the composite. Microstructural images show the proximity grain growth of both phases. The room temperature hysteresis loops of the samples showed the presence of exchange-coupling between the hard and soft phases of the composite. Although saturation magnetization reduced by 41%, the squareness ratio and coercivity of the nanocomposite improved significantly up to 6.6% and 81.7%, respectively, at x = 40 wt % soft phase content in the nanocomposite. The enhancement in squareness ratio and coercivity could be attributed to the effective exchange-coupling interaction, while the reduction in saturation magnetization could be explained on the basis of atomic intermixing between phases in the system. Overall, these composite particles exhibited magnetically single-phase behavior. The adopted synthesis method is low cost and rapid and results in pure crystalline nanocomposite powder. This simple method is a promising way to tailor and enhance the magnetic properties of oxide-based hard-soft magnetic nanocomposites.
Correction: Sharpening the Scythe of Technological Change: Socio-Technical Challenges of Autonomous and Adaptive Cyber-Physical Systems
Authors: Cancila Daniela , Gerstenmayer Jean-Louis , Espinoza Huascar , Passerone Roberto
Published: February 2019

We, the authors, wish to make the following corrections to our paper [...]
Quality-Oriented Perceptual HEVC Based on the Spatiotemporal Saliency Detection Model
Authors: Jiang Xiantao , Song Tian , Zhu Daqi , Katayama Takafumi , Wang Lu
Published: February 2019

Perceptual video coding (PVC) can provide a lower bitrate with the same visual quality compared with traditional H.265/high efficiency video coding (HEVC). In this work, a novel H.265/HEVC-compliant PVC framework is proposed based on the video saliency model. Firstly, both an effective and efficient spatiotemporal saliency model is used to generate a video saliency map. Secondly, a perceptual coding scheme is developed based on the saliency map. A saliency-based quantization control algorithm is proposed to reduce the bitrate. Finally, the simulation results demonstrate that the proposed perceptual coding scheme shows its superiority in objective and subjective tests, achieving up to a 9.46% bitrate reduction with negligible subjective and objective quality loss. The advantage of the proposed method is the high quality adapted for a high-definition video application.
Vehicle Sideslip Angle Estimation Based on Tire Model Adaptation
Authors: Singh Kanwar Bharat
Published: February 2019

Information about the vehicle sideslip angle is crucial for the successful implementation of advanced stability control systems. In production vehicles, sideslip angle is difficult to measure within the desired accuracy level because of high costs and other associated impracticalities. This paper presents a novel framework for estimation of the vehicle sideslip angle. The proposed algorithm utilizes an adaptive tire model in conjunction with a model-based observer. The proposed adaptive tire model is capable of coping with changes to the tire operating conditions. More specifically, extensions have been made to Pacejka’s Magic Formula expressions for the tire cornering stiffness and peak grip level. These model extensions account for variations in the tire inflation pressure, load, tread depth and temperature. The vehicle sideslip estimation algorithm is evaluated through experimental tests done on a rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicle. Detailed experimental results show that the developed system can reliably estimate the vehicle sideslip angle during both steady state and transient maneuvers.
Multi-Layer Problems and Solutions in VANETs: A Review
Authors: Khan Usman Ali , Lee Sang Sun
Published: February 2019

The Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) technology supports the vehicular communications through Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communication, by operating at 5.9 GHz band (U.S. Standard). The Physical (PHY) and Medium Access Control (MAC) Layer are defined by the IEEE 802.11p, while the IEEE 1609 family of standards define the Wireless Access in Vehicular Environment (WAVE); a suite of communication and security standards in the Vehicular Area Networks (VANETs). There has been a lot of research regarding several challenges in VANETs, from spectrum utilization to multichannel operation and from routing to security issues. The aim of all is to improve the performance of the network and support scalability in VANETs; which is defined as the ability of the network to handle the addition of vehicles (nodes) without suffering noticeable degradation of performance or administrative overhead. In this paper, we aim to highlight multilayer challenges concerning the performance of the VANETs, the already proposed solutions, and the possible future work.
Comparison of Technologies for CO2 Capture from Cement Production—Part 2: Cost Analysis
Authors: Gardarsdottir Stefania Osk , De Lena Edoardo , Romano Matteo , Roussanaly Simon , Voldsund Mari , Pérez-Calvo José-Francisco , Berstad David , Fu Chao , Anantharaman Rahul , Sutter Daniel , Gazzani Matteo , Mazzotti Marco , Cinti Giovanni
Published: February 2019

This paper presents an assessment of the cost performance of CO2 capture technologies when retrofitted to a cement plant: MEA-based absorption, oxyfuel, chilled ammonia-based absorption (Chilled Ammonia Process), membrane-assisted CO2 liquefaction, and calcium looping. While the technical basis for this study is presented in Part 1 of this paper series, this work presents a comprehensive techno-economic analysis of these CO2 capture technologies based on a capital and operating costs evaluation for retrofit in a cement plant. The cost of the cement plant product, clinker, is shown to increase with 49 to 92% compared to the cost of clinker without capture. The cost of CO2 avoided is between 42 €/tCO2 (for the oxyfuel-based capture process) and 84 €/tCO2 (for the membrane-based assisted liquefaction capture process), while the reference MEA-based absorption capture technology has a cost of 80 €/tCO2. Notably, the cost figures depend strongly on factors such as steam source, electricity mix, electricity price, fuel price and plant-specific characteristics. Hence, this confirms the conclusion of the technical evaluation in Part 1 that for final selection of CO2 capture technology at a specific plant, a plant-specific techno-economic evaluation should be performed, also considering more practical considerations.
Effects of Producer and Transmission Reliability on the Sustainability Assessment of Power System Networks
Authors: Vargas-Jaramillo Jose R. , Montanez-Barrera Jhon A. , von Spakovsky Michael R. , Mili Lamine , Cano-Andrade Sergio
Published: February 2019

Details are presented of the development and incorporation of a generation and transmission reliability approach in an upper-level sustainability assessment framework for power system planning. This application represents a quasi-stationary, multiobjective optimization problem with nonlinear constraints, load uncertainties, stochastic effects for renewable energy producers, and the propagation of uncertainties along the transmission lines. The Expected Energy Not Supplied (EENS) accounts for generation and transmission reliability and is based on a probabilistic as opposed to deterministic approach. The optimization is developed for three scenarios. The first excludes uncertainties in the load demand, while the second includes them. The third scenario accounts not only for these uncertainties, but also for the stochastic effects related to wind and photovoltaic producers. The sustainability-reliability approach is applied to the standard IEEE Reliability Test System. Results show that using a Mixture of Normals Approximation (MONA) for the EENS formulation makes the reliability analysis simpler, as well as possible within a large-scale optimization. In addition, results show that the inclusion of renewable energy producers has some positive impact on the optimal synthesis/design of power networks under sustainability considerations. Also shown is the negative impact of renewable energy producers on the reliability of the power network.
Effect of Dispersion Solvents in Catalyst Inks on the Performance and Durability of Catalyst Layers in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Authors: Song Chan-Ho , Park Jin-Soo
Published: February 2019

Five different ionomer dispersions using water–isopropanol (IPA) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) were investigated as ionomer binders for catalyst layers in proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The distribution of ionomer plays an important role in the design of high-performance porous electrode catalyst layers since the transport of species, such as oxygen and protons, is controlled by the thickness of the ionomer on the catalyst surface and the continuity of the ionomer and gas networks in the catalyst layer, with the transport of electrons being related to the continuity of the carbon particle network. In this study, the effect of solvents in ionomer dispersions on the performance and durability of catalyst layers (CLs) is investigated. Five different types of catalyst inks were used: (i) ionomer dispersed in NMP; (ii) ionomer dispersed in water–IPA; (iii) ionomer dispersed in NMP, followed by adding water–IPA; (iv) ionomer dispersed in water–IPA, followed by adding NMP; and (v) a mixture of ionomer dispersed in NMP and ionomer dispersed in water–IPA. Dynamic light scattering of the five dispersions showed different average particles sizes: ~0.40 μm for NMP, 0.91–1.75 μm for the mixture, and ~2.02 μm for water–IPA. The membrane-electrode assembly prepared from an ionomer dispersion with a larger particle size (i.e., water–IPA) showed better performance, while that prepared from a dispersion with a smaller particle size (i.e., NMP) showed better durability.
Distributed Energy Resources Management
Authors: Faria Pedro
Published: February 2019

The impact of distributed energy resources in the operation of power and energy systems is nowadays unquestionable at the distribution level but also at the whole power system management level [...]
Quantitative Assessment and Visualisation of the Wood and Poly(Lactic Acid) Interface in Sandwich Laminate Composites
Authors: Grigsby Warren , Gager Victor , Recabar Kimberly , Krause Andreas , Gaugler Marc , Luedtke Jan
Published: February 2019

Fluorescence microscopy was applied to understand adhesion interfaces developed within laminated composite sandwiches formed between poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and wood veneers. Composites formed with maple veneer had greater tensile bond strength when manufactured at 200 °C (10.4 N/mm2) compared to formation at 140 °C (8.7 N/mm2), while significantly lower bond strength was achieved using spruce veneers, at 5.2 and 3.5 N/mm2, respectively. Qualitative and quantitative confocal microscopy assessments revealed differing bondline thicknesses and PLA ingress within the wood ultrastructure. Forming maple veneer composites at 200 °C promoted greater PLA mobility away from the bondline to reinforce the wood–PLA interface and deliver associated greater composite bond strength. The addition of 25% wood fibre to PLA led to fibre alignment and overlap within bondlines contributing to relatively thicker, heterogeneous bondlines. Study outcomes show that the composite processing temperature impacts the adhesion interface and composite performance and will have broad application over veneer overlays, laminates and wood plastic composites (WPCs) using wood, particles or fibres with PLA.
The Asti Study: The Induction of Oxidative Stress in A Population of Children According to Their Body Composition and Passive Tobacco Smoking Exposure
Authors: Squillacioti Giulia , Bellisario Valeria , Grignani Elena , Mengozzi Giulio , Bardaglio Giulia , Dalmasso Paola , Bono Roberto
Published: February 2019

Obesity and exposure to second-hand tobacco smoking (SHS) may influence oxidative stress (OS) levels, especially in children. This study investigated body composition and SHS influence on OS induction in the paediatric population. The first purpose was identifying an appropriate BMI standard for adiposity assessment in OS investigations. Secondly, SHS and obesity were analysed as inductors of OS. The epidemiologic sample involved 330 children. Three BMI (body mass index) references (IOTF, CDC, and WHO) and an impedentiometric scale supplied body-composition measurements. Partecipants filled out a questionnaire and provided urinary samples for biomarker quantifications: isoprostane (15-F2t IsoP) and cotinine as OS and SHS biomarker, respectively. Obesity prevalence changed over different BMI references (14%, 21%, and 34% for IOTF, CDC, and WHO, respectively). Obese children, by IOTF, showed an increase of 56% in 15-F2t IsoP compared to those normal weight (p = 0.020). Children belonging to the third and the fourth cotinine quartile compared to those of the first quartile had higher 15-F2t IsoP (1.45 ng/mg, 95% CI: 1.06–1.97, p = 0.020 and 2.04 ng/mg, 95% CI: 1.55–2.69, p < 0.0001, respectively). Obesity assessment in children requires appropriate BMI reference depending on research field. Both SHS exposure and obesity may increase OS in children.
Spatial Equity of Multilevel Healthcare in the Metropolis of Chengdu, China: A New Assessment Approach
Authors: Zhang Shaoyao , Song Xueqian , Wei Yongping , Deng Wei
Published: February 2019

The spatial equity of the healthcare system is an important factor in assessing how the different medical service demands of residents are met by different levels of medical institutions. However, previous studies have not paid sufficient attention to multilevel healthcare accessibility based on both the divergence of hierarchical healthcare supplies and variations in residents’ behavioral preferences for different types of healthcare. This study aims to propose a demand-driven “2R grid-to-level” (2R-GTL) method of analyzing the spatial equity in access to a multilevel healthcare system in Chengdu. Gridded populations, real-time travel distances and residents’ spatial behavioral preferences were used to generate a dynamic and accurate healthcare accessibility assessment. The results indicate that significant differences exist in the spatial accessibility to different levels of healthcare. Approximately 90% of the total population living in 57% of the total area in the city can access all three levels of healthcare within an acceptable travel distance, whereas multilevel healthcare shortage zones cover 42% of the total area and 12% of the population. A lack of primary healthcare is the most serious problem in these healthcare shortage zones. These results support the systematic monitoring of multilevel healthcare accessibility by decision-makers. The method proposed in this research could be improved by introducing nonspatial factors, private healthcare providers and other cultural contexts and time periods.
Removal of Paracetamol Using Effective Advanced Oxidation Processes
Authors: Audino Francesca , Toro Santamaria Jorge Mario , del Valle Mendoza Luis J. , Graells Moisès , Pérez-Moya Montserrat
Published: February 2019

Fenton, photo-Fenton, and photo-induced oxidation, were investigated and compared for the treatment of 0.26 mmol L−1 of paracetamol (PCT) in a deionised water matrix, during a reaction span of 120.0 min. Low and high Fenton reagent loads were studied. Particularly, the initial concentration of Fe2+ was varied between 0.09 and 0.18 mmol L−1 while the initial concentration of H2O2 was varied between 2.78 and 11.12 mmol L−1. The quantitative performance of these treatments was evaluated by: (i) measuring PCT concentration; (ii) measuring and modelling TOC conversion, as a means characterizing sample mineralization; and (iii) measuring cytotoxicity to assess the safe application of each treatment. In all cases, organic matter mineralization was always partial, but PCT concentration fell below the detection limit within 2.5 and 20.0 min. The adopted semi-empirical model revealed that photo induced oxidation is the only treatment attaining total organic matter mineralization ( ξ MAX = 100% in 200.0 min) at the expense of the lowest kinetic constant (k = 0.007 min−1). Conversely, photo-Fenton treatment using high Fenton reagent loads gave a compromise solution ( ξ MAX = 73% and k = 0.032 min−1). Finally, cytotoxicity assays proved the safe application of photo-induced oxidation and of photo-Fenton treatments using high concentrations of Fenton reagents.
Comparative Dissection of Three Giant Genomes: Allium cepa, Allium sativum, and Allium ursinum
Authors: Peška Vratislav , Mandáková Terezie , Ihradská Veronika , Fajkus Jiří
Published: February 2019

Knowledge of the fascinating world of DNA repeats is continuously being enriched by newly identified elements and their hypothetical or well-established biological relevance. Genomic approaches can be used for comparative studies of major repeats in any group of genomes, regardless of their size and complexity. Such studies are particularly fruitful in large genomes, and useful mainly in crop plants where they provide a rich source of molecular markers or information on indispensable genomic components (e.g., telomeres, centromeres, or ribosomal RNA genes). Surprisingly, in Allium species, a comprehensive comparative study of repeats is lacking. Here we provide such a study of two economically important species, Allium cepa (onion), and A. sativum (garlic), and their distantly related A. ursinum (wild garlic). We present an overview and classification of major repeats in these species and have paid specific attention to sequence conservation and copy numbers of major representatives in each type of repeat, including retrotransposons, rDNA, or newly identified satellite sequences. Prevailing repeats in all three studied species belonged to Ty3/gypsy elements, however they significantly diverged and we did not detect them in common clusters in comparative analysis. Actually, only a low number of clusters was shared by all three species. Such conserved repeats were for example 5S and 45S rDNA genes and surprisingly a specific and quite rare Ty1/copia lineage. Species-specific long satellites were found mainly in A. cepa and A. sativum. We also show in situ localization of selected repeats that could potentially be applicable as chromosomal markers, e.g., in interspecific breeding.
Long Non-Coding RNA and Acute Leukemia
Authors: Cruz-Miranda Gabriela Marisol , Hidalgo-Miranda Alfredo , Bárcenas-López Diego Alberto , Núñez-Enríquez Juan Carlos , Ramírez-Bello Julian , Mejía-Aranguré Juan Manuel , Jiménez-Morales Silvia
Published: February 2019

Acute leukemia (AL) is the main type of cancer in children worldwide. Mortality by this disease is high in developing countries and its etiology remains unanswered. Evidences showing the role of the long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the pathophysiology of hematological malignancies have increased drastically in the last decade. In addition to the contribution of these lncRNAs in leukemogenesis, recent studies have suggested that lncRNAs could be used as biomarkers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response in leukemia patients. The focus of this review is to describe the functional classification, biogenesis, and the role of lncRNAs in leukemogenesis, to summarize the evidence about the lncRNAs which are playing a role in AL, and how these genes could be useful as potential therapeutic targets.