bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of factors shaping tender prices for lightweight
Authors: Leśniak Agnieszka , Górka Monika , Wieczorek Damian
Published: July 2019

A reliable estimation of the tender prices for lightweight curtain walls is a complex and time-consuming process for the contractor, as it depends on many factors related to both the technical parameters of the designed façade and the investor’s requirements for the solutions selected. The aim of the paper is to identify the factors affecting the costs of manufacturing lightweight curtain walls. Data regarding the complexity of curtain wall construction costs was obtained on the basis of the analysis of project documentation, cost estimates and as-built accounts for selected 50 public buildings. The authors identified the factors affecting the costs of aluminum-glass facades and ventilated facades. Their identification is the first element necessary to develop a new method of predicting the costs of implementation of such types of facade which are included in the authors’ research plans.
Sensitivity analysis of the contractor’s financial effects achieved on a single building site
Authors: Anysz Hubert , Rogala Wojciech
Published: July 2019

Based on catalogues, the time schedule of erecting multi-storey building has been prepared. Real current conditions and the average cost of the building allows for creating the model where four variables influence NPV and maximum cash demand of a contractor erecting the building. The simulation made in the spreadsheet is the base for calculating and presenting the sensitivity analysis of each variable separately, as well as, for creating the surface chart where the joint influence of terms of payments affects the maximum demand for cash. The way of using of this chart has been described aiming at the protection of the contractor from losing financial liquidity while the profi table project is executed.
The relation between the cost impact and mismanagement in the Middle East construction projects
Authors: Al.-Sahar Forat
Published: July 2019

The creations of construction projects firstly try to achieve several specific goals. Effective projects are believed when these goals achieved. The principal concerns are to cross the downsides and defects. The stage of the performance project may be the most significant, crucial and drains of the resources through the project life cycle, its dependence on monitoring by professional in order to exceeded things blocking the path and accomplish the project plan exactly. The targets of the study are to diagnosis the actual reasons and locating the relation of mismanagement of the project execution stage and measure their influence on the cost. The study achieved and diagnoses many problems that have a negative impact on the projects management implementation as well as the effects of the cost by using many ways to reaching the target. There are 22 problems it is the main reasons that deviation the cost plus they obtain agreement level number according to Likert scale quintet.
A technical and economic analysis of the thermal modernization of historic buildings using an innovative thermal insulating paint
Authors: Kruzel Robert , Helbrych Paweł
Published: July 2019

Due to the need for making the thermal modernization of buildings of historical value, where the Conservation Officer often does not approve the thermal insulation of the building’s facade with a traditional method using expanded polystyrene (EPS), an innovative paint has been proposed to be used, which can substitute for an EPS layer for the thermal insulation of buildings where everything that is the most beautiful is often situated on the building’s external facade. The article analyzes two different thermal modernization methods: the traditional method and the one using an innovative thermal insulating paint. During selecting the material, the main aspects were: material strength and durability, workmanship, the execution cost of a sample project, and the behaviour of materials during operation. All advantages and disadvantages of either of the external wall thermal insulation technologies are indicated. Cost calculation figures for the project under consideration carried out using the above-mentioned technologies have also been examined. It has been found that the technology using the innovative thermal insulating paint is fairly expensive and the obtained coefficients of heat transfer through the partition are not competitive compared to the traditional method using expanded polystyrene. However, by using the innovative technology for historic buildings, we are able to improve the aesthetic appearance of the facade and, at the same time, the thermal properties of the partition during carrying out a single project, while not spoiling the historical look of the building.
Optimizing the machine ensemble to perform construction tasks
Authors: Marcinkowski Roman
Published: July 2019

The article presents ways to search for the optimal composition of an assembly of machines/set of resources to perform a set of construction processes on separate work fronts, distinguishing the technological order of their execution and without distinguishing the technological order of execution. The method of approach to the problem is subordinated to the scheduling technique using cost estimates, in particular data on material inputs for the performance of work processes and unit costs of these outlays. In the optimization models, the cost and time criteria were used, providing fl exibility in the formulation of preferences by the planner.
Analiza możliwości wdrożenia wybranych koncepcji życia wspieranego przez otoczenie przy adaptacji pomieszczeń sanitarnych w wielkopłytowych systemach W-70, szczecińskim i OWT-67
Authors: Nicał Aleksander , Nitka Jacek , Rosłon Jerzy
Published: July 2019

The article presents a possibility analysis and evaluation of the implementation possibilities of the ambient assisted living concept for selected rooms, including sanitary cabins in panel building systems W-70, Szczeciński, and OWT-67. The genesis of the term “aging” society in Poland and the potential consequences that will result from this for the construction industry are also presented. Additionally, the requirements that should be met by sanitary rooms in the scope of assembly of standard devices adapted to the needs of elderly and disabled are also described. The assessment of the applicability of improvement solutions for the presented sanitary facilities equipment has included a gradual gradation of ratings, i.e. implementable, difficult-to-implement and unimplementable.
Неинвазивный пренатальный молекулярный скрининг: особенности внедрения в клиническую практику
Authors: Коростин Д. О. , Плахина Д. А. , Белова В. А.
Published: July 2019

Развитие пренатального молекулярного скрининга анеуплоидий плода, основанного на анализе внеклеточной ДНК, циркулирующей в крови беременной, происходит бурно, особенно в последние 2–3 года. В обзоре представлены возможности и ограничения использования этой методики в клинической практике, а также причины ложноположительных и ложноотрицательных результатов скрининга. Описаны принципы, лежащие в основе технологий как получения, так и анализа данных. Рассмотрены мнения профессиональных сообществ, а также особенности законодательного регулирования применения неинвазивного пренатального скрининга (НИПС) в клинической практике в странах, где уровень использования НИПС существенно превышает отечественный.
THE EFFECT OF YOGYAKARTA DESTINATION IMAGE ON BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS ON DOMESTIC TOURIST
Authors: Andajani, S.T., M.M. Erna , Junaidi Adrianus Alen , Widjaja Fitri Novia
Published: July 2019

Tourism is an important economic sector in Indonesia and has developed rapidly into the tourism industry in each province, especially the Special Region of Yogyakarta province which is thick with culture and history. This study aims to determine the influence of destination image of Yogyakarta on behavioral intentions of domestic tourists. The data used in this study are primary data obtained from questionnaires. The sampling technique of this study is non probability sampling. The results of the study showed that the destination image of Yogyakarta has a direct influence on the behavioral intentions of domestic tourists. Destination image assessment can be measured through the variable infrastructure, attraction, value of money, and enjoyment. Because the four variables have high average values, it can be interpreted that destination image of Yogyakarta as a tourist destination has a good influence on domestic tourists.
REVIEW: Riveting National Press Club tales of espionage
Authors: Ellmers Stephen
Published: July 2019

Bureau of Spies: The secret connections between espionage and journalism in Washington, by Steven T. Usdin. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books. 2018. 360pp. ISBN 9781633884762.DON’T be fooled by Bureau of Spies’ provocative title. Steven Usdin’s careful and considered account of how foreign and domestic agitators have manipulated the American media and subverted that country’s democracy is thoroughly researched and extremely well written. It contains riveting descriptions of America First’s Nazi propaganda efforts as well as the extent of Russian intelligence’s attempts to hoodwink US delegates and voters. However, the setting for these seismic events is in the 20th Century rather than the 21st.
The New Zealand mosque massacre: 1. The heartache, turmoil and absolute dread of Port Arthur
Authors: Emmerson Rod
Published: July 2019

Commentary: The Port Arthur massacre of 28-29 April 1996 was a mass shooting in which 35 people were killed and 23 wounded in Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia. The gunman pleaded guilty and was given 35 life sentences without possibility of parole. Fundamental gun control laws within Australia followed. The Christchurch mosque massacre of 15 March 2019 involved two inner city mosques in the South Island city when 50 people were killed (another victim died six weeks later taking the death toll to 51) were killed. The accused gunman, a white supremacist, has been charged with 51 murder and 40 attempted murder counts, and also with terrorism. The author, a leading cartoonist, reflects on the parallels and contrasts between Australia and New Zealand and writes of the vitriol directed at him because of his satire: ‘My effigy was hung in a tree in Ipswich, and we lived daily with the threat of a drive-by attack on the family home. This sort of stuff rattles you to the core, but it also fills you with the adrenaline and conviction to barge on regardless. Such is the power of the pen and satire.’
The Relationship between Personality Traits and Academic Performance of Orphans
Authors:   South Ural State University (National Research University), Kuznetsova Maria Nikolaevna , Rychkova Lidia Sergeevna ,   South Ural State University (National Research University), Morozova Svetlana Vitalyevna ,   South Ural State University (National Research University)
Published: July 2019

The authors present the results of the study on the relationship between academic performance and individual psychological characteristics of orphans. The research reveals that adolescents with low academic performance tend to have higher levels of neuroticism, emotional lability, anxiety, concern, and irritability (Eysenck questionnaire). Besides, the survey respondents demonstrate an extremely high level of aspirations and self-esteem, uncritical attitude to their capabilities and mistakes, personal immaturity, inability to make a genuine assessment of their activity results (Dembo-Rubinstein technique). The authors reveal the low motivation for success and the lack of sufficient strong-willed qualities (Ehlers technique). Orphans with low academic performance are characterized by accented character traits such as demonstrativeness, getting stuck in an emotion, hyperthyme, and emotiveness (Schmishek technique). The results demonstrated by students with average and low academic performance are compared with the help of Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The study identifies meaningful statistical data on the relationship between the indicators under review. It can be assumed that adolescents with low academic performance have a greater propensity for destructive behavior.
Project Management of School Educational Environment
Authors:   Centre of Educational Initiatives, Gam Aleksandr Vladimirovich
Published: July 2019

The study analyzes the social mandate for the education system, current school trends leading to new outcomes (special competence of children, personal qualities) while acquiring sociocultural values. In this context, the study updates the concepts of sociocultural identity, educational environment as a factor affecting the development of sociocultural identity that is the expected outcome. The content of sociocultural identity makes it possible to regard the educational environment management as an activity characterized by the interaction of participants in the education system and aimed at meeting the educational needs of a person. While studying the theory of management, the author identifies the following theoretical approaches of the educational environment project program: environmental, competency-based approaches, the creation of the sociocultural educational environment, the systematic approach to projecting the educational environment by the teacher that develops a child’s sociocultural identity. The stages of the educational environment project management are revealed. Within the main stage, i.e. the project one, children’s activities are presented, providing the opportunities to make their choice, be active, and express their individuality in the scientific, social, leisure, and sports activities at school. In the author’s opinion, the form of the research and the project of the educational environment involves promoting teachers’ activity, which determines the development of teachers’ training program on the educational environment management, the content and modules of this program, and the logic of learning.
Biofumigación con Brassica juncea: efecto sobre la flora arvense
Authors: Perniola Omar Salvador , Chorzempa Silvia Elena , Staltari Sebastián , Molina María del Carmen
Published: July 2019

La biofumigación con brassicáceas es una táctica biológica que podría contribuir al manejo integrado de malezas en las etapas iniciales de los cultivos hortícolas. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la dosis del biofumigante Brassica juncea L. Czerniak (mostaza parda) técnicamente más eficaz para el manejo de malezas en un sustrato. El ensayo se realizó en cajones de madera que contenían tierra extraída de la capa arable de un suelo de Llavallol, Argentina, que portaba las semillas de la flora del lugar. Se trituraron plantas de mostaza parda y se mezclaron con la tierra, en dosis de 2,5, 5, 10 y 15 kg.m-2. Cada cajón se regó y cubrió con polietileno negro durante 21 días. Paralelamente, se evaluó un control sin biofumigante, con idéntica cobertura y riego. Tres semanas después de extraer el polietileno se contabilizó la cantidad y frecuencia de individuos de cada especie arvense y se midió cobertura y peso seco por tratamiento. La dosis de 2,5 kg.m-2 redujo el número total de individuos de arvenses mono y dicotiledóneas, en particular de Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop. (pasto de cuaresma), Portulaca oleracea L. (verdolaga) y Taraxacum officinalis G.H. Weber ex Wiggers (diente de león), aunque no disminuyó significativamente la biomasa aérea y la cobertura. El tratamiento con 5 kg.m-2 mostró un comportamiento similar al control. Las dosis de 10 y 15 kg.m-2 favorecieron el crecimiento de las malezas. La biofumigación con 2,5 kg.m-2 representa una herramienta alternativa para el manejo integrado de malezas en estadios iniciales de cultivos hortícolas.
Semeadoras adubadoras com diferentes mecanismos dosadores de sementes e a influência da velocidade na semeadura do milho
Authors: Machado Thiago Martins , Reynaldo Étore Francisco , Welington Gonzaga do Vale
Published: July 2019

O tipo de funcionamento do mecanismo dosador das semeadoras e a velocidade de operação, são determinantes na produtividade da cultura. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo estudar a influência da velocidade de deslocamento na semeadura do milho, com diferentes modelos de semeadoras e mecanismos dosadores de semente. Sendo os mecanismos dosadores: disco alveolado perfurado horizontal com acionamento mecânico, pneumático e pneumático com kit auxiliar eSet. O delineamento experimental foi realizado em blocos ao acaso, com 04 repetições sendo um fatorial com três diferentes velocidades de deslocamento 5, 7 e 9 km h-1 e dois tipos de mecanismo dosador de sementes sendo um com kit auxiliar. As variáveis mensuradas foram: a distribuição longitudinal espaçamentos múltiplos, falhos, aceitáveis, peso de mil sementes, número de espigas, coeficiente de variação, precisão e a produtividade de milho. O incremento na velocidade de deslocamento das semeadoras interferiu, nas variáveis: falhos, múltiplos, aceitáveis, número de plantas e número de plantas com espiga. A semeadora John Deere com mecanismo dosador pneumático com o kit eSet na velocidade de 5 km h-1 ficou dentro do nível tolerado de precisão dos espaçamentos entre plantas. O aumento de velocidade nas semeadoras e os respectivos mecanismos dosadores não tiveram influência na produtividade do milho.
La imagen de la actriz en España
Authors: Arias de Cossío Ana María
Published: July 2019

El trabajo pretende establecer el prototipo de la actriz española desde el barroco a nuestros dias. Para ello he utilizado fuentes bibliográficas y documentales en Madrid: Archivo de Villa (A.V.), Archivo de Palacio (A.G.P.) y Archivo de la Parroquia de S. Sebastian, fondos de la Cofradía de la Novena (A.C.N.) bajo cuya advocación estuvo el gremio de actores. De las fuentes bibliograficas, aparte de las publicaciones específicas, los libros de viajes ofrecen abundantes e interesantes datos y opiniones críticas sobre el teatro y sus gentes.Asimismo me han sido facilitados datos obtenidos en el archivo malagueño Díaz Escovar, que agradezco a Lourdes Jiménez Fernández, entre las fuentes impresas se han utilizado varios avisos y publicaciones periódicas en relación con los estrenos teatrales o las normas de comportamiento en el teatro.
Antropological Elements in the Implant-Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Authors: Andrei Kozma , Norina Forna
Published: July 2019

The dental anthropology can bring various contributions in the assessment of the pathology of the stomatognathic system as this field encompasses the genetic and clinical researches focused on the developmental defects of crowns, post-eruptive changes (dental wear, culturally-related dental changes) as well as patterns of teeth loss. The implant-prosthetic rehabilitation is highly recomended for these patients as having the highest rate of success in the therapy of the stomatognathic system disorders. The anthropological elements related to the optimisation of the implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of the stomatognathic system are related to the anatomical and morphological featires of prosthetic field, the favourable and non-favourable areas of the prosthetic field, the type and the orientation of the traction and pressure masticatory forces as well as the lamina dura preservation when edentation is associated to periodontal disease.
Theoretical Estimate of Energy Balance and Nutritional Needs of the Population of Russian Sturgeon Acipenser gueldenstaedtii in the Caspian Sea
Authors: Zykov Leonid Alexandrovich , Nasibulina Botagoz Murasovna , Kurochkina Tatyana Fedorovna , Ali Attaala Muhaysin , Popov Nikolai Nikolaevich , Saule Shalgymbaeva Muhametkalievna
Published: July 2019

Individual and group annual rations of Russian sturgeon Acipenser gueldenstaedtii are calculated on the basis of models describing the energy balance and dynamics of the number of fish generations with natural mortality depending on age. The structure of the energy balance and its separate components were studied. It is shown that the greatest amount of energy of consumed food by the population is spent on energy process. Individual rations of Russian sturgeon increase with age, whereas group rations decrease. The received results can be used to theoretically estimate the volumes of artificial and natural reproduction that provides the formation of stocks of Russian sturgeon in accordance with the forage productivity of the Caspian Sea.
Influence of Different Algal Diets on Larval Growth Rates in the Marine Serpulidae Polychaete Worm Spirobranchus kraussii
Authors: Lavajoo Fatemeh
Published: July 2019

Effects of food availability on larval growth and survival of Spirobranchus kraussii were studied by feeding larvae different algal diets. Newly hatched larvae of S. kraussii were fed four different marine microalgae species, singly and in various mixtures. The best growth was observed when fed C. vulgaris, N. oculata as a single species and mixed-algal diet during day 15 after fertilization. Mortality was low for larvae (max. 5%); survival rate more than 95%. These results suggest that S. kraussii larvae have the capacity to feed using alternative sources of energy, and food size and quality can affect their growth and sustainability.
Relation of economic and environmental indicators to the European Union Emission Trading System: a spatial analysis
Authors: Pászto Vít , Zimmermannová Jarmila
Published: July 2019

The main goal of this contribution is to evaluate the development of CO2 emissions and selected economic indicators of EU28 countries in the period from 2005 to 2015, and to capture geographical pattern and spatial distribution of countries emitting pollution. This will be performed within the context of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which has represented a major scheme in Europe to cope with CO2 emissions since 2005. The actual situation in the field of the EU ETS is described and key scientific studies focusing on the EU ETS are presented. Based on a broad set of indicators we examine and evaluate possible geographical pattern in the development of selected indicators within the EU and provide detailed spatial analysis of economic and environmental data of EU28 countries, with the use of (geo)visual analysis of spatial data and spatial statistics (grouping analysis). The preliminary results of the (geo)visual analysis show that CO2 emissions within EU countries were decreasing in the selected period 2005–2015, with some exceptions (e.g. Iceland and Latvia). As the development of CO2 emissions in all EU countries is not similar, the other economic and environmental indicators were included (e.g. GDP, Investments) into the analysis in order to reveal a common (geographical) pattern and explain the current situation. Based on grouping/cluster analysis, it is possible to form territorial groups of EU states with similar development, which are almost perfectly in the line with current EU member states strategies of CO2 emissions trade. The current auction markets are well in tune with geographical and economic characteristics of particular EU countries. Results of grouping analysis of all indicators in 2015 using six K-nearest neighbours underline current separate auction markets for Germany, the United Kingdom and Poland.It indicates that the system of emission auctions has logical background and the markets represent natural platforms for emission trading, corresponding to both economic and spatial characteristics of particular countries/polluters. Presented approach thus brings valuable information for policymakers both on the national and international level for the next phases of EU ETS scheme planning.
Urban travel characteristics in relation with jobs-housing balance and accessibility: results of a survey in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Aslam S. Atif Bilal , Masoumi Houshmand E. , Hussain Syed Arif
Published: July 2019

The circumstances of the relations of jobs-housing balance and urban travel behavior are not clear in emerging and developing countries. There are limited reliable data suitable for testing the hypotheses regarding the associations of the neighborhood-level number of employment opportunities in these countries. This manuscript summarizes the results of an explorative survey undertaken in Lahore, Pakistan to support empirical analyses testing these hypotheses. The survey was undertaken in spring 2018 in six neighborhoods of Lahore and collected the data of 417 respondents. The short questionnaire applied in the survey facilitated generation of 15 individual and household, socioeconomic, and mobility-related variables of different types. Moreover, 9 land use variables as well as jobs-housing ratios were estimated for each respondent within his/her 600-meter street-network pedestrian shed. The produced dataset reveals preliminary descriptive statistics about the relations of employment and travel behavior, particularly commuting, in a less-studied context of Pakistan. It is found that a decent job-housing balance at neighborhood scale alone cannot affect the travel pattern much in the Pakistani context. It needs to be supplemented with other planning interventions, mainly the accessibility to an integrated and efficient mass public transportation system, discouraging private car based policies and promotion of sustainable non-motorized travel modes. In the future, production of disaggregate mobility and land use data will add value to urban transportation research in the Global South.
The Diversification Strategy and Business Groups’ Performance in Poland
Authors: Mierzejewska Wioletta , Dziurski Patryk
Published: July 2019

Objective: The aim of the study is to identify the scope in which business groups in Poland apply the diversification strategy and examine it influence on the performance of a business group.

Methodology: The research method is a critical analysis of academic literature as well as documents analysis (desk research). Authors applied also statistical inference.

Findings: Conducted research on business groups in Poland showed that business groups in Poland are moderately diversified. The study showed also that the diversification strategy does not differentiate the performance of business groups.

Value Added: The paper is a unique summary of the researches about diversification strategy and business group performance. The theory review and empirical studies deepen research on business groups and their strategies.

Recommendations: It is recommended for business groups to explore the diversification strategies in the context of performance as implementing it may be crucial for further business group development.
On some parabolic problems with measure sources
Authors: Abdellaoui Mohammed
Published: July 2019

One of the recent advances in the investigation of nonlinear parabolic equations with a measure as forcing term is a paper by F. Petitta in which it has been introduced the notion of renormalized solutions to the initial parabolic problem in divergence form. Here we continue the study of the stability of renormalized solutions to nonlinear parabolic equations with measures but from a different point of view: we investigate the existence and uniqueness of the following nonlinear initial boundary value problems with absorption term and a possibly sign-changing measure data

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Risk for stroke and chronic kidney disease in patients with sleep apnea syndrome and heart failure with different ejection fractions
Authors: Ardelean Carmen , Lighezan Daniel , Morar Raluca , Pescariu Sorin , Mihăicuță Stefan
Published: July 2019

Background

Patients with sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) and heart failure (HF) have concomitant different comorbidities and increased risk of morbidity.

Aim

The aim of this study was to analyze differences between patients with SAS and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF; ejection fraction [EF]≥50%) – group 1 and those with SAS and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF; EF<50%) – group 2.

Methods

We evaluated 51 patients with SAS and HF in the sleep laboratory of Timisoara Victor Babes Hospital. We collected general data, sleep questionnaires, anthropometric measurements (neck circumference [NC], abdominal circumference [AC]), somnography for apnea–hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen desaturation index (ODI), echocardiographic data, comorbidities, and laboratory test.

Results

The study included 51 patients who were divided into two groups depending on EF, with the following characteristics: Group 1 (HFpEF): 26 patients, 19 males, seven females, age 61.54±9.1 years, body mass index (BMI) 37±6.4 kg/m2, NC 45.4±3.6 cm, AC 126.6±12.9 cm, AHI 48.3±22.6 events/hour, central apnea 5.6±11.4 events/hour, obstructive apnea 25.7±18.7 events/hour, ODI 41.2±21.2/hour and lowest SpO2 –72.1±14%.

Group 2 (HFrEF): 25 patients, 18 males, seven females, age 63.6±8.8 years, BMI 37.9±7.5 kg/m2, NC 46±4.4 cm, AC 127.2±13.9 cm, AHI 46.4±21.7 events/hour, central apnea 4.6±8.3 events/hour, obstructive apnea 25.9±18.5 events/hour, ODI 44.8±27.1/hour and lowest SpO2 –70.6±12.1%. Differences between groups regarding anthropometric and somnographic measurements and lipidic profile were not statistically significant.

Significant differences were observed regarding stroke (23% vs. 4%, p=0.04) in the group with HFpEF and regarding creatinine measurements (1.1±0.2 vs. 1.4±0.7, p=0.049), aortic insufficiency (11.5% vs. 36%, p=0.04) and tricuspid insufficiency (6.1% vs. 80%, p=0.01) in the group with HFrEF.

Conclusions

Patients with SAS and HFpEF have a higher risk of stroke. Patients with SAS and HFrEF have a significantly increased risk of developing a life-long chronic kidney disease and aortic and tricuspid insufficiency. These results may suggest pathogenic links between SAS and the mentioned comorbidities, and this may explain the higher mortality when this association is present.
Deterministic and Probabilistic Approaches in the Analysis of the Bearing Capacity of a Bridge Foundation on Undrained Clay Soil
Authors: Muhammed Jemal J.
Published: July 2019

This study aims at evaluating deterministic and probabilistic approaches for an analysis of the bearing capacity of a highway bridge foundation on undrained clay soil. The analysis of a rectangular concrete footing was presented for the ultimate strength limit state of the bearing resistance according to the formulation in ES EN 1991:2015 and ERA-Bridge Design Manual, which are the Ethiopian design codes for foundation structures. In the deterministic analysis, the traditional total safety factor method recommended by the ES EN 1991:2015, ERA and AASHTO LRFD method was implemented. It was assumed that design variables such as the soil parameters and loads would follow normal and lognormal distribution functions. With regard to the probabilistic methods, NESSUS-9.8 software, a statistical computer program, was used for the analysis. Comparisons were made between the results obtained from the traditional deterministic method and the reliability-based design approach. The evaluation asserts that the probabilistic approach is a better tool than the deterministic one for assessing the safety and reliability of geotechnical structures. The probabilistic design method rationally accounts for uncertainties more than the conventional deterministic method does. Thus, the author recommends that the National Design Codes of Ethiopia need to be revised and calibrated based on a reliability design format.
Proposal of Technology of Train Composition in Košice Station
Authors: Čechovič Lukáš , Zitrický Vladislav
Published: July 2019

The rolling stock, its operation and maintenance are one of the problems that concern every rail carrier. Appropriate scheduling of wagons composition, its circulation and maintenance is not simple, especially if the carrier has a low number of locomotives and wagons used every day. In this paper is proposed a technology of wagons composition in the station Košice.
MORPHOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERISTICS OF OIL PALM (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) ENDOPHYTIC Bacillus sp.
Authors: Puspita Fifi , Hadiwiyono Hadiwiyono , Poromarto Susilo Hambeg , Roslim Dewi Indriyani
Published: July 2019

Endophytic bacteria are the bacteria that live in plant tissues. In oil palm tissue there are many types of endophytic bacteria and have a role that can be beneficial for the plant, one of them is endophytic Bacillus sp. The aim of these research was to obtain morphology, physiology and molecular characteristics of endophytic Bacillus sp. originating from oil palm tissue. Sampling was done by random simple sampling method. Isolation of bacteria was performed on plant tissues such as roots, midribs, stems and leaves of oil palm plants. The results of morphological characterization such as colony color, colony shape and colony edge show similarity in each isolate but there are differences in the surface morphology of the colony, where there are 6 isolates with convex surface and 6 isolates with flat shape. Physiological test results such as catalase test, oxidase test, starch hydrolysis test, motility test and temperature effect test on bacterial growth showed positive results in each isolate. Molecular characterization using 16S rRNA primers based on BLASTn shows that all isolates tested have similarities with Bacillus sp. Based on the phylogenetic tree it was found that the endophytic bacteria of Ba-B2 isolates were associated with Bacillus flexus with 100% consistency index grouped at a distance of 0.03 and Ba-P2 isolates were related to Bacillus substilis at a distance of 0.01 with an 89% consistency index.
DETECTION AND ELIMINATION VIRUS ON POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Authors: Margareth Debora , Astarini Ida Ayu , Temaja I Gede Rai Maya
Published: July 2019

This study aims to determine the symptoms of virus attacks on potato crops, identification of viruses that attack potato plants in Pancasari village, Bali, efectivity of thermotherapy technique to eliminate in vivo potato. The research was taken using purposive sampling technique and complete random program. Virus symptoms were observed on two potato fields. Serological test employed DAS-ELISA with PVX, PVS, PVY and PLRV antiserum. In vivo elimination virus were done by thermoteraphy in 37°C±1°C (4 days), 34°C±1°C (3 days) on 3 weeks and 33°C±1°C (4 days), 30°C±1°C (3 days) on 2 weeks. Results of the study at Pancasari Village Bali shown varied symptoms on potato leaves, such as mottle, mosaic, malformation, leafroll, witchesbroom. Through serological test, had identified viruses were 11.11% PVX, 55.56% PVS, 80% PVY and 11.11% PLRV which were infected farmer’s potato. In vivo thermotherapy was succeed decreasing PVS and PVY level during 2 weeks on 33°C±1°C (4 days) and 30°C±1°C (3 days).
IN VIVO MULTISTEP MUTAGENESIS INDUCTION USING COLCHICINE ON COWPEA MUTANT 1 (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
Authors: Susrama I Gede Ketut , Wirawan I Gede Putu
Published: July 2019

In the previous research, we obtained three catagories of M1 mutant cowpea namely 1) purple pod mutant cowpea, 2) green pod mutant cowpea which has three pods in a stalk, and 3) green pod mutant cowpea which has two pods in a stalk. All those three catagories of M1 mutant cowpeas were treated again with colchicine in a multistep mutagenesis proses in vivo. Then, we found changes in number of leaflet in a petiole to 4 leaflets (quadrifoliate) and to five leaflets in a petiole (pentafoliate). These changes are indications that beside as a chromosome multipying alkaloid, colchicine causes other genetic changes as well. Through this mutagenesis research, we created gigas mutant cowpea that having longer leaves, longer pods and heavier seeds. The accurrence of two kinds of insect pests attack were found namely cowpea aphid Aphis craccivora and pod sucking bug Riptortus linearis.
STUDY OF FERTILIZER (ORGANIC + INORGANIC) FORMULATION TO IMPROVE GUBAL AGARWOOD FORMATION IN KETIMUNAN TREE (Gyrinops versteegii)
Authors: Mega I Made , Supadma A.A. Nyoman
Published: July 2019

A study of fertilizer formulation (organic + inorganic) to increase the formation of sapwood (gubal) on agarwood plants (Gyrinops versteegii), had done to find the best fertilizer formulation that capable of increase and accelerate either growth and agarwood formation of sapwood on agarwood trees. The first year of study was conducted in Marga Tabanan Village. The field research was Randomized Block Designed (3 groups) with single factor of treatment. The tested treatment were 6 formulation of compound fertilizers and a control (unfertilized treatment). The compound fertlizers consisted of urea, SP-36, KCl, local compost, and dolomite in varying doses. The fertilizer formulations were applied on 21 agarwood trees that previously inoculated with mixed inoculant of Fusarium solani and Rhisopus sp. Three months after inoculation, the data from the following parameters were measured and statistically analyzed: plant height, stem circumference, sapwood weight, resin content and soil chemical properties.The results showed that the tested fertilizer compound had significant effect on plant height, sapwood weight, and resin rendement. No significant effect of fertilizer compound measured on the stem circumference. The highest sapwood weights was obtained on C treatment (14.39 g). The highest resin yield was obtained on B treatment (3.91%) which was relatively the same as that on C treatment (3.85%). Thus, the best fertilizer formulation for either plant growth, agarwood formation or agarwood resin was C treatment (100 g urea + 100 g SP-36 + 100 g KCl) + (7.5 kg compost) + (75 g Dolomite) per tree.
THE MOLECULAR DETECTION OF CITRUS VEIN PHLOEM DEGENERATION (CVPD) PATHOGEN (Liberobacter asiaticus) IN Diaphorina citri KUWAYAMA (HOMOPTERA : PSYLLIDAE) AND OTHER INSECTS ASSOCIATED WITH CITRUS PLANT
Authors: Wijaya I Nyoman , Adiartayasa Wayan , Sritamin Made
Published: July 2019

The research was coducted at Laboratory of Biotechnology Faculty of Agriculture Udayana University. The purpose of this research were to investigate moleculer detection of CVPD pathogen in its vector, other phytophagous insects on citrus cv, Siam and kemuning (Murraya paniculata L. Jack.). The result of this research showed that adults and nymphs of Diaphorina citri Kuw. could transmit CVPD disease, but the pathogen of CVPD could not be transovarially transmited. As a host of CVPD disease , kemuning could be source of infection. The adult of Toxoptera citricidus Kirkaldy and Maleuterpes dentipes Hell. could not potensial transmited CVPD disease.
KASUS KEMATIAN AKIBAT DICHLORVOS DAN PHENTHOAT
Authors: Nandita Putu Nandya , Astuti Ni Made Widi , Wirasuta IMA Gelgel , Sari Pande Made Nova Armita
Published: July 2019

Dichlorvos and phenthoat are organophosphate group pesticides which have toxic effects on humans and can cause fatal deaths. Suicide cases using organophosphate pesticides (dichlorvos and phenthoat) are one of the postmortem toxicology analysis studies. As a forensic toxicologist, competency is needed to be able to handle suicide deaths that are thought to be caused by dichlorvos and phenthoat. Handling suicides due to dichlorvos and phenthoate is done from sample preparation, screening tests, assurance tests, determination, and data interpretation. Forensic toxicology analysis in the case showed that high concentrations of dichlorvos and phenthoate were found to have toxic effects on the victim's body. Based on the toxicological analysis, it can be concluded that it is true that the victim died from organophosphate poisoning (dichlorvos and phenthoat).
KASUS AGITASI AKIBAT PEMAKAIAN MEPHEDRONE
Authors: Astuti Ni Made Widi , Kusuma Dewi Dewa Ayu Sri , Sari Pande Made Nova Armita , Wirasuta IMA Gelgel
Published: July 2019

Mephedrone or 4-Methylmethcathinone is one type of NPS (New Psychoactive Substance) which is included in the katinon derivative. Mephedrone has been banned in Indonesia and in other countries such as the Netherlands. Mephedrone is used as a recrerational drug that can increase enthusiasm for its users. Misuse of mephedrone can cause toxicity to death for its users. In reviewing this article we will summarize the cases of mephedrone abuse in Indonesia, the pathway for mephedrone synthesis, the pharmacological, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of mephedrone and forensic toxicology analysis on cases of misuse of mephedrone compounds.
A Analisa Kinerja Pembangkit Listrik Dual-Fuel Kapasitas 40 Kw Berbasis Gasifikasi Limbah Sabut Kelapa Di PT. Indonesia Power Pesanggaran Bali
Authors: Kusuma A.A Ngurah Wisnu , Kusuma I Gusti Bagus Wijaya , Komaladewi A.A.I.A.S
Published: July 2019

Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang kinerja pembangkit listrik dual-fuel 40 kW berbahan bakar solar dan bahan bakar hasil gasifikasi dari limbah sabut kelapa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui konfigurasi laju alir udara pembakaran (AFR) terhadap daya keluaran mesin diesel dan penghematan minyak solar yang dihasilkan. Pengukuran dilakukan dengan mengukur konsumsi bahan bakar solar, laju alir gas produser, daya genset, dan konsumsi sabut kelapa pada bukaan valve inlet udara pembakaran setengah dan penuh dengan pemberian beban listrik 0-100%. Data menunjukan bahwa konfigurasi laju alir udara pembakaran (AFR) yang baik digunakan adalah bukaan setengah dan kinerja mesin diesel dual-fuel menggunakan bahan bakar biomassa sabut kelapa mampu mengurangi konsumsi solar sebesar 41.4%

Research on the performance of 40 kW dual-fuel power plants with diesel fuel and gasification fuel from coconut fiber waste. This study aims to determine the configuration of combustion air flow rate (AFR) on diesel engine output power and saving diesel fuel produced. Measurements were made by measuring diesel fuel consumption, producer gas flow rate, generator power, and coconut fiber consumption at the opening of the half and full combustion air inlet valve by providing 0-100% electric load. Data shows that the configuration of the combustion air flow rate (AFR) good to use is the half openings and the performance of dual-fuel diesel engines using coconut fiber biomass fuel can reduce diesel consumption by 41.4%
The Role Of Corporate Governance Mechanism On Voluntary Disclosure
Authors: Gunawan Andrew
Published: July 2019

Basically, the purpose of this research is to examine empirically whether the Corporate Governance is the proportion of independent commissioners, the commissioners who have accounting capabilities, and the proportion of independent auditors can influence disclosure voluntarily. Voluntary disclosure is measured through the complete disclosure of voluntary index (IPS). This index contains 37 items in disclosure in the annual report. The sample is a manufacturing company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, where the data analysis technique that will use the Multiple Regression Analysis using SPSS 23.
Entrega da proposta de valor: uma pesquisa entre os associados de uma cooperativa de crédito
Authors: Eckert Alex , Carraro Rafaela , Silocchi Adriane Maria
Published: July 2019

No cenário econômico brasileiro atual, os bancos exercem o papel de agentes de desenvolvimento da sociedade, com alta competitividade do setor. Com clientes cada vez mais exigentes, essas organizações estão impulsionadas na busca de diferenciais que se manifestam não só nos seus produtos de comercialização, mas principalmente na qualidade da entrega da prestação dos serviços e no valor gerado pelas suas ofertas. Diante disso, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo medir a satisfação na entrega da proposta de valor aos associados de uma cooperativa de crédito, especialmente em relação a confiança, a excelência no atendimento, a responsabilidade social corporativa, propaganda boca a boca/indicações e a lealdade para com a instituição. O método de pesquisa quanto à natureza dos dados é quantitativo, com pesquisa de tipologia survey realizada junto aos associados da instituição. Além disso, esta pesquisa é por característica descritiva, pois busca descobrir e analisar a experiência de satisfação dos associados e das variáveis analisadas. Conclui-se que, de um modo geral, os itens analisados estão em nível adequados de satisfação, e até acima da média de satisfação do mercado financeiro.
Pääkirjoitus: KUIN EKSYTTÄVÄ AAVIKKO TAI LABYRINTTI — ASIAKKAAN KIRJASTOAHDISTUS TIETEELLISESSÄ KIRJASTOSSA
Authors: Lahikainen Johanna
Published: July 2019

Moni kirjastoalan työntekijä tietää, että asiakaspalvelussa tarvitaan usein salapoliisin ja joskus psykologin taitoja. Asiakkaan esittämä kysymys on monesti vain alku keskustelulle, jossa yritetään saada selville perimmäinen tiedontarve, joka voi olla eri kuin ääneen esitetty kysymys. Kirjaston työntekijän lisäkysymykset voivat saada molemmissa aikaan ahaa-elämyksen: ai tästäkö siis olikin kyse!
Intohimo löytyy yhteistyöstä ja auttamisen halusta
Authors: Ruth Anna-Sofia , Kiuru Eerika
Published: July 2019

Suomen tieteellisen kirjastoseuran Informaatiolukutaito-työryhmä ja Tutkijapalveluiden työryhmä järjestivät marraskuussas 2018 yhteisen seminaarin Koko kylä kasvattaa - avoin ja eettinen tiede asiantuntijatyössä. Päivän teemoiksi nousivat yhteistyö, vuorovaikutus, oman mukavuusalueen ulkopuolelle hyppääminen sekä tietenkin avoimuus.