bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A walk through the tall grass: A case of transaminitis, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia resulting from an emerging zoonotic infection in Nova Scotia
Authors: Chase Brandyn , Bonnar Paul
Published: December 2018

Tick born zoonotic infections spread by Ixodes scapularis are on the rise in Canada. Tick-borne illnesses have a large constellation of symptoms associated with them which can often overlap and cloud diagnostic certainty. Human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) is an emerging infectious disease in Canada, with tick carriage rates as high as 15% in some parts of the country. The majority of cases are associated with fever, headache, myalgia and malaise, thrombocytopenia, and transaminitis. The diagnosis is made through indirect fluorescent antibody titres, examination of peripheral smear, or polymerase chain reaction. Here we present the case of an otherwise health 71-year-old male presenting with fevers, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and a mixed transaminitis following a tick bite. He was subsequently diagnosed as the first case of HGA in Nova Scotia confirmed by indirect fluorescent antibody titre.
Waite, S. (2017). Teaching queer: Radical possibilities for writing and knowing. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: University of Pittsburgh.
Authors: Amell Brittany
Published: December 2018

I started reading “Teaching Queer: Radical Possibilities for Writing and Knowing” on an unusually warm day in April, peacefully sitting outside on my blanket under a tree. Now covered in tree sap, the book sticks to my desk, requiring a firm but gentle nudge to remove it. The sap also obscures the back of the book from view, offering only a partial summary to the curious. Inspired by all of this, in this review I allow myself to be guided by sap and partial readings. My aim is to make you sufficiently curious enough to pick up a copy and enjoy Teaching Queer as I have.
Turin, Sochi and Krakow in the Context of Winter Olympics
Authors: Stimilli Flavio , Obad Šćitaroci Mladen , Sargolini Massimo
Published: December 2018

U modernim Zimskim olimpijskim igrama utjecaj sportskih građevina i infrastrukture na teritorij i krajolik, posebice prometne mreže potrebne za povezivanje grada domaćina sa sportskim terenima u planinama, jedan je od glavnih izazovnih problema - pitanje od posebne važnosti za planere. S planerskoga motrišta analizirana su tri sluèaja koja ukazuju na zajedničke i različite probleme, strategije i posljedice: Torino 2006., Soči 2014. i plan za Krakov 2022.
Urban Tissue Typology and Urban Typology (1868-1918)
Authors: Lovra Eva
Published: December 2018

Tijekom zadnje trećine 19. stoljeća u Austro-Ugarskoj je došlo do modernizacije urbanih središta. Razvoj gradova krenuo je novim smjerom pa su se raz vile slične urbane forme: na temelju analize više od 70 gradova, izvedena je tipologija urbanog tkiva s pripadajućom taksonomskom organizacijom. Od malog broja specifičnih urbanih tipova, dva se nalaze u Hrvatskoj. Ovaj rad istražuje gradove Zagreb i Rijeku kao jedinstvene primjere.
Business Zones in Slovenian and Croatian Istria
Authors: Čok Gregor , Kavaš Damjan , Zimmermann Ratimir
Published: December 2018

Ovaj se rad bavi istraživanjem poslovnih zona u slovenskim i hrvatskim dijelovima Istre. Sadašnju situaciju karakterizira netransparentnost u pogledu broja, opsega i rasprostranjenosti razvojnih područja. Analiza je provedena usporednom metodom kako bi se utvrdila postojeća situacija i potencijalna rješenja za efikasniju ulogu tih zona u koncepciji prostornog razvoja Istre kao cjeline. Rad pokazuje da je potrebno uvesti poboljšanja u okvirima programske tipologije, ažuriranja podataka te upravljanja i marketinga.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial melalui Metode Role Playing
Authors: Wahyuningtyas Handayani
Published: December 2018

This study aims to foster learning motivation so that it will improve student learning outcomes in the subject of social science through the Role Playing method for Grade V Students Primary School Jenar Kidul, Purwodadi, Purworejo. This research is a calssroom action research with a cycle model that is carried out repeatedly and continuously. The subject of this study was the grade V students totaling 14 students and the object was social studies learning. Data collection methods are carried out through observation and test. Data analysis techniques used quantitative descriptive analysis. The result of the study indicate an increase in the result of learning social science. An increase in learning outcomes can be seen from the increase in student motivation which affects student learning completeness from the average score in the students initial data which is 59.64 and has a learning completeness of 57.14% and at the end of the first cycle the average score of students becomes 68.21 with the completeness of learning being 74.00% and at the end of the second cycle the average value of the students rose to 80 with 95% of students learning completeness. Aside from increasing learning outcomes, the activeness of students in the learning process in the classroom also experienced an increase.
AN ECOCRITICAL READING OF TED HUGHES’S “HAWK ROOSTING”
Authors: İNAN Dilek , BOLDAN Merve Nur
Published: December 2018

Best known for his nature and animal poetry, Ted Hughes (1930-98) has an

important place in the history of twentieth century English literature with his

poems, stories for children, plays, essays, letters and translations. He has

been fascinated with the forces of nature, the world of animals and the

challenges of postindustrial society. His diction and controlled language give

a sense of order to the violent and chaotic natural world, drawing attention to

the immediate experiences. Ecocriticism, “the study of the

relationship between literature and physical environment” (Glotfelty:1996, xviii) is chosen for reading “Hawk Roosting”

since this poem presents Hughes’s intense insights into the natural world. This

article exemplifies the ways in which Hughes explores both violence and order

in nature through the daily experiences of a hawk in its own habitat. The hawk

acts in an instictive manner in line with the natural order.
A review study on energy harvesting systems for vehicles
Authors: Aksu Umut , Halicioglu Recep
Published: December 2018

The widespread and increasing consumption of fossil-based fuels as an energy source causes a rapid decrease of these natural sources, as well as an increase of pollution in the atmosphere. Fuel oil, one of the products of fossil fuels, is today the commonly used energy source for transportation. The importance of contributing to the fuel economy and of increasing environmental consciousness have necessitated certain measures in the automotive sector, as well as in other industrial sectors. Therefore, the technological developments recently carried out in the automotive sector aim to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, for example by recovering waste energy in vehicles. In this direction, efforts have been centered upon the development of energy harvesting systems that provide energy recovery from dynamic parts of the vehicles, such as suspensions. Moreover, the regenerative braking systems that recover some amount of kinetic energy of the vehicles slowing down have been developed and have been in use long since. In this study, research studies on providing the recovery of the vehicles’ waste energy are reviewed with their comparisons.
Theoretical and experimental study of mud injection porous drainage in filters with floating loading
Authors: Progulny Victor , Grachov Igor
Published: December 2018

The paper discusses up-flow filters with floating loading that intensify the process of filtering water for drinking purposes by improving filtering parameters and reducing power consumption. It is established that the problematic part of such filters are drainage systems. As a result of the analysis of drainage systems, it was found that the most promising material is porous polymer concrete. The proposed construction of drains is based on porous polymer concrete, which increases the reliability and durability of the filters with floating loading. The drainages based on porous polymer concrete, which intensify reliability and working life of filters, are offered. Mathematical model of the mud injection process of lower polymer concrete drainage with suspended matters, kept in damp water is designed. Experimental studies have shown the validity of the obtained model.
Past centuries industrial architecture renovation methods
Authors: Zhydkova Tatiana , Chabanenko Petr
Published: December 2018

The problems of exploitation of industrial territories located in big city centers and their impact on architectural and space urban composition have been investigated in the paper. The question of refurbishing former industrial territories to residential or social purposes has been examined. The examples of industrial territories use in other countries as well as in Kyiv and Kharkiv have been shown. The term loft has been defined in the article for industrial buildings converted to residential purpose by preserving industrial design elements or new buildings in an industrial style including those that combine residential function with professional or social.
A comparative study on common power flow techniques in the power distribution system of the Tehran metro
Authors: Ghiasi Mohammad
Published: December 2018

Overall, a power-flow study is a steady-state assessment whose goal is to specify the currents, voltages, and real and reactive flows in a power system under a given load conditions. This paper presents a comparison of common power flow techniques in the Tehran metro power distribution system at the presence of non-linear loads. Moreover, a modelling, simulation and analysis of this power distribution system is implemented with the Electrical Transient Analyser Program (ETAP) software. In this assessment, common power flow techniques including the Newton-Raphson (NR), Fast Decoupled (FD), and Accelerated Gauss-Seidel (AGS) techniques are provided and compared. The obtained results (total generation, loading, demand, system losses, and critical report of the power flow) are analysed. In this paper, we focus on the detailed assessment and monitoring by using the most modern ETAP software, which performs numerical calculations of a large integrated power system with fabulous speed and also generates output reports. The capability and effectiveness of the power flow analysis are demonstrated according to the simulation results obtained with ETAP by applying it to the power distribution system of the Tehran metro. In developing countries such as Iran, off-line modelling and simulation of power grids by a powerful software are beneficial and helpful for the best usage of the electrical energy.
Internal verification of coating quality in conformity with the requirements of the EN 1090 standard
Authors: Horvat Marko , Pus Igor
Published: December 2018

The requirements for the quality of protection on metal structures in terms of durability, reliability and efficiency require from the manufacturer to define certain procedures and verification of anticorrosion protection activities. Today, the criteria used to evaluate the success of the protection and the general quality of the structure are the criteria listed in the EN 1090 standard and in the compatible standards related to the realization and protection of metal structures. The article briefly describes the basis of the requirements of the standard, the eligibility criteria for the protection of structures and it also gives a practical example of the verification process through preparation, implementation and control.
Tunda-Tunda Bamban Dalam Kebudayaan Masyarakat Melayu Tamiang di Aceh (Analisis Wacana Teks, Koteks, dan Konteks)
Authors: Gapur Abdul , Baiquni Rivai , Pujiono Mhd.
Published: December 2018

This research discusses about kid’s playing song tunda-tunda bamban in Melayu Tamiang society. This research is kind of qualitative approach by using descriptive method. The data were taken from field research as the result of observation and directly interview toward informant of Melayu Tamiang society in Kampong Batu Aru, District Bandar Pusaka, Province Aceh.  In analyzing function and meaning of the song, it is used theory of context and semiotics. Furthermore, the function of the song in society is analyzed by using Easman’s etnoscience theory. The result of research is found that kid’s playing song tunda-tunda bamban is the song for starting and during the game. The functions of song tunda-tunda bamban are such consolation, kid’s education media, application of societies’ norms, social control and strenghten the bounding of fraternity.
Mitos Sawerigading (Epos Lagaligo): Suatu Analisis Struktural dan Penafsiran
Authors: Akhmad Akhmad , Idris Usman , Siregar Leo
Published: December 2018

This article aims to analyze the myth of Sawerigading. The analysis approach is Structural Leivist analysis used to reveal the Structure in the myth of Sawerigading as a socio-cultural transformation and kinship structure to gain an understanding about the position of Sawerigading in the lagaligos epoch. The results show that the structure of Bugis-Makassar culture is always based on a divided binary opposition structure in three vertical parts, namely, upper structure, middle structure, and bottom. this structure originating from the cosmogini division transformed unconsciously and automatically into natural objects, house shape, and social stratification. Then, the existence of Sawerigading as a central character in the middle world is the result of the transformation of a limited exchange structure to the upper and the underworld kinship group through a marriage described as the foundation of the culture of Buginese and Makassarese people on earth. Liminal position on the myth of Sawerigading is a firm position to explain the reality of culture of the Buginese-Makassarese people. That is why the Buginese-Makassarese people have a strong and firm character.
Etnografi Ruang Instalasi Gawat Darurat (IGD): Relasi Dokter dan Pasien di Rumah Sakit Umum Kota Makassar
Authors: Badollahi Muhammad Zainuddin , Hasbi Andi
Published: December 2018

This study aims to, (1) determine the ethics of physician professionalism in relation to the relationships established between doctors-patients and established medical communication, (2) analyze differences in physician-patient relations using health insurance and general patients, (3) find out the kinship network patients who are instructed on medical treatment obtained. This research was conducted at the Emergency Room at RSUP X Makassar using a qualitative descriptive study. The methods used are observation and interviews with doctors and patients. This study shows that (1) the doctors did not pay attention to and run the SOP IGD so that there was miscommunication, (2) health insurance patients and the general got different treatment in medical treatment, (3) kinship network was very influential in the medical action given by the doctor to his patient
PRAKTIK LITERASI BERBASIS ‘MADRASAH RISET’: PELAKSANAAN GERAKAN LITERASI DI MANSA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Iswanto Agus
Published: December 2018

Literasi menjadi istilah yang diperbincangkan seiring dengan beberapa hasil riset yang menunjukkan bahwa tingkat literasi Indonesia rendah. Hal ini mendorong Pemerintah, melalui Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, meluncurkan Gerakan Literasi Sekolah. Namun, penelitian tentang praktik literasi yang dilakukan di sekolah atau madrasah belum banyak dilakukan. Penelitian ini menggali praktik literasi di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 (Mansa) Yogyakarta sebagai sebuah upaya untuk melihat bagaimana gerakan literasi dilaksanakan di lembaga pendidikan di bawah naungan Kementerian Agama. Penelitian ini menggunakan konsep praktik literasi dan tahapan gerakan literasi sekolah. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumen. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa praktik literasi di madrasah tidak sepenuhnya mengikuti tahapan atau pandauan yang dibuat oleh Gerakan Literasi Sekolah. Ada kekhasan dan kreatifitas, seperti literasi keagamaan yang menonjol, yakni melalui literasi kitab suci. Praktik literasi di Mansa Yogyakarta berbasis pada visi madrasah sebagai madrasah riset, sehingga peristiwa literasi yang dilakukan adalah yang terkait dengan riset. Praktik literasi di madrasah ini sangat didukung oleh sarana perpustakaan, karena itu perpustakaan menjadi faktor yang mendukung praktik literasi yang berbasiskan aktivitas riset. Namun, tidak semua mata pelajaran menerapkan konsep literasi berbasiskan riset ini, karena alasan keterbatasan waktu belajar dan beban kurikulum yang banyak. 
IMPLEMENTASI STANDAR NASIONAL PENDIDIKAN TINGGI PASCASARJANAS2 PAIUIN MATARAM
Authors: Suprapto Suprapto
Published: December 2018

Standar Nasional Pendidikan Tinggi (SNPT) merupakan kriteria minimal pada jenjang pendidikan tinggi di perguruan tinggi. SNPT wajib dipenuhi �untuk mewujudkan tujuan pendidikan nasional dan dijadikan dasar untuk pemberian izin pendirian perguruan tinggi dan izin pembukaan program studi, serta dijadikan dasar��� penyelenggaraan��� pembelajaran berdasarkan kurikulum pada program studi. Selain itu SNPT juga dijadikan�� dasar�� penyelenggaraan�� penelitian�� dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat, dijadikan dasar pengembangan dan� penyelenggaraan sistem penjaminan mutu internal dan dijadikan dasar penetapan kriteria sistem penjaminan mutu eksternal melalui akreditasi. Permasalahannya, pengelolaan Pascasarjana di PTKI belum maksimal maka perlu dilakukan penguatan akademik pada aspek dosen dan tenaga kependidikan, proses belajar-mengajar yang baik dan memenuhi standar, tata kelola yang baik, riset dan publikasi, dan pendanaan yang mencukupi bagi peningkatan kualitas pendidikan.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, yakni menganalisis data yang berupa data-data tertulis atau wawancara secara langsung dari orang yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini (informan) serta perilaku yang diamati, sehingga dalam hal ini penulis berupaya mengadakan penelitian yang bersifat menggambarkan secara menyeluruh. Penelitian ini menghasilkan bahwa Pascasarjana S2 PAI UIN Mataram belum memiliki Renstra, belum terpenuhinya SNPT pada standar sarana dan prasarana, standar dosen dan tenaga kependidikan, standar pengelolaan pembelajaran dan standar pembiayaan, penilaian Mata Kuliah dan input hasil ujian Pascasarjana S2 PAI masih dilakukan secara manual. Drekomendasikan, perlu disusun renstra S2 PAI 2018-2022 yang mengacu pada proses perubahan bentuk IAIN menjadi UIN ,perlu dilakukan penataan terhadap tenaga kependidikan Pascasarjana S2 PAI melalui pembagian pekerjaan (job description) yang jelas sehingga mempermudah mereka dalam mempertanggungjawabnya, perlu peningkatan pembiayaan pengembangan program Pascasarjana S2 PAI ke depan baik yang bersumber pada APBN/BLU maupun kerjasama dengan pihak pemerintah daerah dan swasta lainnya, mahasiswa S2 PAI diwajibkan memiliki, membaca, mereview dan wajib mengakses google schooler untukmeningkatkan literasi para mahasiswa S2 PAI. Kedepannya untuk penilaian penilaian mata kuliah dan hasil ujian mahasiswa S2 secara dilakukan secara daring.
MURI�AH: SOSOK ULAMA PEREMPUAN DARI BENUA ETAN
Authors: Ilyas Husnul Fahima
Published: December 2018

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran dan kiprah Muria sebagai ulama perempuan dari Kalimatan yang dalam konteks lokal kerap disebut Benua Etan. Dengan memanfatkan metode kualitiatif dengan pendekatan biografi, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa keberadaan ulama perempuan di Kalimantan Timur yang bersumber dari masyarakat, sangat banyak dikarenakan masyarakat awam menerjemahkan ulama sebagai orang yang pintar dalam ilmu agama yang bisa melakukan transmisi keilmuan melalui taklim atau ceramah agama, salah satu yang sangat popular adalah Prof. Dr. Hj. Muriah dengan kiprahnya pada beberapa domain, diantaranya pendidikan, dakwah. Ia menguasai ilmu agama terutama kompetensi dalam mengkaji kitab kuning, sekaligus mampu mentransmisikan ilmunya kepada anak didiknya dan umat secara umum.Kapasitas keulamaannya turut pula didukung oleh akhlak al-karimah, dan juga pengakuan masyarakat sebagai pusat legitimasi keulamaan secara tradisional. Di dunia akademik pun Muriah terbilang sukses menapaki anak tangga tertinggi dalam piramida jabatan structural di Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri (STAIN) Samarinda sebagai rektor institusi pendidikan tinggi tersebut.
LIBERDADE DE EXPRESSÃO E HATE SPEECH NO ESTADO DEMOCRÁTICO DE DIREITO
Authors: Paixão Alessandro Gonçalves , Silva Debora Pereira , Cabral Nuria Micheline Meneses
Published: December 2018

O artigo analisa a relação entre Liberdade de Expressão e Discurso de Ódio, tema objeto de intensos debates em Cortes Constitucionais. Apesar da controvérsia sobre a matéria, predominam os seguintes entendimentos. O primeiro defende a supremacia da Liberdade de Expressão atuando na apresentação e seleção de ideias, ainda que estas não sejam aceitas pela coletividade, e fortalecendo o debate democrático. Já no segundo entendimento, a dignidade humana prevalece sobre a liberdade de expressão, rechaçando-se qualquer discurso de intolerância. A comunicação seria balizada pela dignidade humana inscrita nas normas constitucionais.  Nota-se que da análise dos dois direitos fundamentais se obtêm múltiplas interpretações. Logo, toda cautela é necessária na limitação de direitos fundamentais, pois embora os bens possam estar em aparente conflito, é pacífico que a liberdade e a dignidade são relevantes para o cenário democrático-constitucional.
ANÁLISE DA SITUAÇÃO JURÍDICA DO PORTADOR DE DEFICIÊNCIA MENTAL NO DIREITO CIVIL HOJE
Authors: Madeira Debora Fernandes Pessoa , Bayer de Lima Aramis , Rocha Junior Paulo Sérgio
Published: December 2018

Com a promulgação do Estatuto das Pessoas com Deficiência - ou simplesmente EPD – houve alteração de muitos institutos do Direito Civil, inclusive a deficência mental das hipóteses de incapacidade absoluta e relativa. Com essa supressão, tem-se que a legislação atual trata as pessoas com deficiência mental capazes em regra e, por meio de processo de curatela e a título de exceção, elas podem se tornar relativamente incapazes. Assim, foi investigado nesse artigo se as alterações quanto à incapacidade das pessoas com deficiência mental representaram para tais pessoas uma desproteção jurídica. Concluiu-se que a novel legislação representa um avanço normativo em relação à promoção da pessoa com deficiência mental e foi identificado que a ausência da previsão de as pessoas com deficiência mental poderem ser tratadas como absolutamente incapazes pode representar uma desproteção jurídica às mesmas.
CALCÁRIO LÍQUIDO E CALCÁRIO CONVENCIONAL NA CORREÇÃO DA ACIDEZ DO SOLO
Authors: Bambolim Amauri , Caione Gustavo , Souza Naiara Fernanda , Seben Junior Getulio de Freitas , Ferbonink Guilherme Ferreira
Published: December 2018

A acidez pode alterar a disponibilidade dos nutrientes no solo. Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar o efeito da aplicação de calcário líquido e calcário convencional na correção da acidez de um Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo distrófico do Cerrado. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado, com três repetições. As doses de calcário líquido aplicadas foram equivalentes a 5; 10; 15 e 20 L ha-1 e as doses de calcário convencional utilizadas foram equivalentes a 1,0; 1,5; 2,0 e 2,5 t ha-1. Após a aplicação dos corretivos de acidez, o solo foi acondicionado em recipientes com capacidade para 0,4 dm3 com umidade próxima a capacidade de campo. Aos 70 dias após a aplicação dos corretivos foram mensurados o pH do solo, teores de potássio (K+), cálcio (Ca2+), magnésio (Mg2+), alumínio trocável (Al3+), acidez potencial (H+Al) e calcularam-se a capacidade de troca de cátions (CTC), saturação de bases (V%) e saturação de alumínio (m%). O calcário líquido não corrigiu a acidez do solo e não elevou a saturação por bases, apenas elevou os teores de Ca no solo. A aplicação de doses de calcário convencional proporcionou correção da acidez do solo e elevação da saturação de bases.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PROSES BELAJAR DAN MENGAJAR PADA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PEMBERIAN TUGAS RUMAH DI KELAS VI SD NEGERI 5 OKU
Authors: Sanjaya M Rama , Sari Dwi Asifa
Published: December 2018

Penelitian tindakan kelas ini mengggunakan Model Pembelajaran Pemberian Tugas Rumah, dimana setelah mengujicobakan model tersebut, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan proses kegiatan belajar mengajar khusunya pada mata pelajaran  bahasa Indonesia. Adapun rumusan masalah yang diajukan adalah apakah model pembelajaran pemberian tugas rumah dapat meningkatkan proses belajar mengajar di kelas VI SD Negeri 5 OKU. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendeskripsikan upaya meningkatkan proses belajar dan mengajar dengan model Pembelajaran Pemberian Tugas Rumah, khususnya pada mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Hasil penerapan model tersebut dapat meningkatkan proses belajar mengajar siswa kelas VI SD negeri 5 OKU khusunya pada mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia dengan data yang diperoleh. Pada siklus pertama jumlah siswa yang terdiri dari 28 siswa, dengan siswa tuntas sebanyak 14 orang (50%) dan siswa tidak tuntas 14 (50%) , setelah dilakukan siklus kedua nilai siswa mengalami peningkatan sebesar  89,28% dengan rincian siswa yang tuntas sebanyak 25 siswa dan tidak tuntas sebanyak 3 siswa. Adapun keberhasilan penerapan model tersebut melalui 3 tahap yaitu fase pemberian tugas, fase pelaksanaan tugas, dan fase pertanggung jawaban tugas.
Surface modification of titanium dioxide nanotubes with sulfur for highly efficient photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation
Authors: Trang Ton Nu Quynh , Tu Le Thi Ngoc , Tuyen Co Le Thanh , Man Tran Van , Thu Vu Thi Hanh
Published: December 2018

In this paper, the surface of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes (NTs) was decorated with sulfur by impregnation procedure. The crystalline structure and morphology of the S-TiO2 NT hybrid catalyst were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The chemical components of S-TiO2 NT-1 sample were analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The results showed that sulfur impurities were incorporated into TiO2 crystal structure and decorated on its surface due to the heat treatment temperature used throughout the fabrication process. Moreover, its photocatalytic reaction was evaluated by change of adsorption intensity of methyl orange (MO) aqueous solution at wavelength of 467 nm. This work revealed that the sulfur loaded onto TiO2 NT nanostructures exhibited excellent photocatalytic efficacy for the degradation of the MO dye compared with pristine TiO2 NTs (93.12 ± 0.02% and 80.21 ± 0.04% MO degradation efficacy under UV light versus visible-light regime, respectively, after 180 minutes). This was mainly governed by sulfur ions modified on the surface of TiO2 NTs which played a critical role in promoting the separation rate of photo-induced charge carriers.
Evolution of metal pollution in groundwater of Pleistocene aquifers in Ho Chi Minh City in the period 2000 - 2016
Authors: Ky Nguyen Viet , Oanh Tran Thi Phi , Thong Ho Chi , Tu Nguyen Dinh
Published: December 2018

Underground water pollution, especially groundwater of the Pleistocene layers has been recognized by many researchers. These records are often based on the results of water quality monitoring of different monitoring networks: the National Monitoring Network, the monitoring network of the Natural Resources and Environment Department of Ho Chi Minh city, the monitoring network of the Saigon Water Supply Company. The records show that in the underground water of the Pleistocene layers appeared metals such as copper, lead (Pb), zinc, arsenic, cadmium, manganese (Mn), aluminum (Al), nickel, mercury... However, the content of many metals has not reached the limit of pollution. In this study, the authors used the monitoring results of the National Monitoring Network for the period 2000 - 2016 and focused on metals such as Al, Mn and Pb in the water of Pleistocene aquifers - It has already exceeded the allowable standards at some monitoring sites. The results show that the content of Mn and Al metals in the Pleistocene aquifers varies significantly between 2009 and 2013, while for Pb - a sharp increase from 2013 to 1016. Causes leading to the development of Al and Mn pollution, mainly due to geological, hydro-geological conditions and impacts caused by heavy groundwater exploitation in the Pleistocene aquifers.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection by using clutch cutter and it knife 2 for early gastric cancer with severe submucosal fibrosis: a case report
Authors: Nhan Le Quang , Phuong Mai Vien , Nghia Le Quang
Published: December 2018

Gastric cancer is one of the highly malignant gastrointestinal cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death. In last decade, early gastric cancer (EGC) has been reported by using narrow-band imaging (NBI) magnifying endoscopy. Advances in endoscopic techniques, such as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), have enabled the en bloc resection of these EGC. Although ESD is performed for early gastric cancer, there are still many difficult problems in technique of this procedure. The difficulty of gastric ESD depends on the size and location of a tumor, presence of severe submucosal fibrosis, presence of ulceration... We report a case of our successful ESD by using Clutch cutter and IT knife 2 in treatment of EGC with severe submucosal fibrosis.

A 62 years old man felt an epigastric discomfort for two months. The narrow-band imaging (NBI) magnifying endoscopy revealed a suspected early gastric cancer type 0 - Ila + lie (Japanese classification for early gastrointestinal cancers) at the incisura angularis, the size of this lesion was 15 mm in diameter, and pathological result of endoscopic biopsy was a well differentiated adenocarcinoma. ESD was performed and we found there were severe submucosal fibrosis which were dissected safer and faster by using Clutch cutter and IT knife 2. There were no complications such as severe bleeding and perforation. The size of resected specimen was 60 x 35 mm and the time of procedure was 150 minutes. After ESD, the pathological result was a well differentiated adenocarcinoma, pTla, UL(-), LY(-), V(-), no cancer cell in vertical and horizontal margins. The healing time of ESD-induced ulcer was 5 weeks without local recurrence.

Through this case, we aim to emphasize the importance of using Clutch cutter and IT knife 2 as a modified technique which makes ESD a safe procedure in treatment of EGC with severe submucosal fibrosis.
In Hospital outcome of Prediction of Peripheral Arterial disease In Diabetic Tobacco User Patients
Authors: Md Taimur Syed Dawood , Nasrin Sahela , Haq M Maksumul , Gomes Hemanta I , Islam Farzana
Published: December 2018

Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a distinct atherosclerotic disorder marked by stenosis of the arteries common in tobacco users. Here we investigate prediction of unknown peripheral arterial disease (PAD) amongst patients with diabetic tobacco user and diabetic without tobacco user.Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology, Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 60 patients were enrolled in this study who were presented with chest pain associated with lower limb claudication. They were diabetic population, constituted tobacco user in group-I and without tobacco user in group-II.Results: Hypertension was the leading risk factor in both groups (76.7% vs. 80%). 80% of patients of group I and 46.7% of patients of group II had mild form of ABI value. 3.3% of patient of group II had severe form of ABI value. There was no statistical significant difference between two group of patients (p=0.053). 93.3% patients of group I and 96.7% patients of group II had coronary artery disease. Twenty three patients of tobacco user group (n=30) had peripheral artery disease, whereas ten patients of without tobacco user group (n=30) had peripheral artery disease which was statistically significant (p=0.003). Three quarters (76.7%) of group I developed PVD as compared to 33.3% of group II. The risk of developing PVD in diabetic smokers was observed to be more than 6 fold (95% CI: 2.109-20.479) higher than that in non tobacco user were diabetics. 16.7% patients of group I atherosclerosis in femoral artery and the value is 10% in case of group-II, which is statistically in significant(p=0.433).Conclusion: The awareness and implementation of ABI in general clinical practice is poor. A simple, inexpensive test like ABI can improve the diagnosis of PAD in clinical practice and thus help in preventing CAD and consequent death by a range of medical therapies.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 9, No. 2: Jul 2018, P 102-109
Fordyce's Disease Treated with Pimacrolimus: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Hoque Tania , Islam AZM Maidul
Published: December 2018

Fordyce's disease, a rarely found disease of lips has been reported recently in department of Skin and VD, Gonosashthaya Somaj Vittic Medical College Hospital, Savar, Dhaka. Occasionally it may not be possible to identify the cause. The patient presented with identical features of Fordyce's disease and lip biopsy for histopathology showed the features of Fordyce's disease. Then patient was treated with Pimecrolimus cream and improved. Fordyce's disease is an extremely rare disorder. So its cutaneous findings, histopathology and treatments are highlighted here.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 9, No. 2: Jul 2018, P 148-151
Udvikling af diplomuddannelse i erhvervspædagogik på baggrund af resultater fra projekter
Authors: Duch Henriette , Nistrup Ulla , Egendal Jeppe , Marcussen Birgitte , Højlund Christina
Published: December 2018

In Denmark, it is mandatory for vocational teachers to complete Diploma of Vocational Pedagogy. The objectives of the diploma are defined by the rules and regulations for diplomas in general but it also has to support the national policy for vocational educations. Moreover, the diploma has to support the strategies and agendas of vocational colleges and vocational teachers. University colleges supply this diploma. University college teachers teaching in the programme have to develop their pedagogical and educational competencies in order to support these agendas. One way to explore the need for development of the programme is to participate in projects. Using Engeströms theory and methodology, the paper analyses how results from three research and development projects can form the basis for development of Diploma of Vocational Pedagogy. The analysis stresses the history and contradictions in each project seen from the perspectives of each teacher’s subjectivity. The result is a method that can indicate how findings from projects can be used in the development of Diploma of Vocational Pedagogy.
Lärande för hållbar utveckling i yrkeslärarutbildning
Authors: Gustavsson Susanne , Henning Loeb Ingrid , Kvarnemo Charlotta
Published: December 2018

This article draws on data from a module on education for sustainable development (ESD) in vocational teacher education. There are two kinds of data: 47 group work projects, where the assignment was to design an ESD activity in upper secondary vocational education, and a web questionnaire (average response rate of 80 %). The purpose is to describe and discuss how ESD can take form in vocational teacher education, and how the students value the knowledge that they have acquired when working with the module. The results give a positive picture of many different pedagogical approaches of planning an ESD activity. The variety of the contents of the activities stretch from having specific vocational focus, to broader societal perspectives. The planned activities for the pupils also differ, from participating in classroom exercises to activities based on actionand student-based planning. The different pedagogical approaches are exemplified and discussed. The results from the questionnaire show that over all, the students are positive to the content of the ESD module and the work that is carried out within this part of the course. These results are related to previous studies with critical aspects of teaching ESD.
Utfordringer og muligheter i møtepunktet mellom yrkesfaglærerutdanningen og praksis i videregående skole
Authors: Dahlback Jorunn , Olstad Hanne Berg , Sylte Ann Lisa , Wolden Anne-Cathrine
Published: December 2018

In 2020 a new school reform will be implemented in Norway, with required vocational specialisation the first year in upper secondary school. The aim of this article is to analyse challenges and opportunities in the meeting point between vocational teacher education in Design and Craft (YFL) and the field of practice, to meet the required vocational pecialisation. Previous research has established that there is a relevance issue in vocational education and training (VET). There are challenges with a lack of coherence between the vocational specialisation in VET and the work-life needs for competence. The research focus is about coherence between the upper secondary schools’ didactical organization in VET programmes for Design and Craft and the content of YFL. The research methods are interviews with VET teachers, and qualitative questionnaires and interviews with YFL students in the period 2014–2017. The results show that there is partly low coherence between the teacher’s didactical organization and choice of teaching methods, and the content in YFL. The lack of coherence can be addressed to VET teachers’ focus on discipline-based VET with a lack of early vocational specialisation. However, the results also show new opportunities for how to develop more relevant VET for the work-life needs for competence, which is coherent to the occupational-related content in YFL.
Influence of Magnetic Field on Evaporation Rate and Surface Tension of Water
Authors: Chibowski Emil , Szcześ Aleksandra , Hołysz Lucyna
Published: December 2018

Using neodymium ring magnets (0.5–0.65 T), the experiments on the magnetic field (MF) effects on water evaporation rate and surface tension were performed at room temperature (22–24 °C). In accordance with the literature data, the enhanced evaporation rates were observed in the experiments conducted in a period of several days or weeks. However, the evaporated amounts of water (up to 440 mg over 150 min) in particular experiments differed. The evaporated amounts depended partially on which pole of the ring magnet was directed up. The relatively strong MF (0.65 T) caused a slight decrease in surface tension (−2.11 mN/m) which lasted longer than 60 min and the memory effect vanished slowly. The surface tension data reduced by the MF action are reported in the literature, although contrary results can be also found. The observed effects can be explained based on literature data of molecular simulations and the suggestion that MF affects the hydrogen bonds of intra- and inter-clusters of water molecules, possibly even causing breakage some of them. The Lorentz force influence is also considered. These mechanisms are discussed in the paper.
Entropy Analysis of 3D Non-Newtonian MHD Nanofluid Flow with Nonlinear Thermal Radiation Past over Exponential Stretched Surface
Authors: Suleman Muhammad , Ramzan Muhammad , Zulfiqar Madiha , Bilal Muhammad , Shafee Ahmad , Chung Jae Dong , Lu Dianchen , Farooq Umer
Published: December 2018

The present study characterizes the flow of three-dimensional viscoelastic magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) nanofluids flow with entropy generation analysis past an exponentially permeable stretched surface with simultaneous impacts of chemical reaction and heat generation/absorption. The analysis was conducted with additional effects nonlinear thermal radiation and convective heat and mass boundary conditions. Apposite transformations were considered to transform the presented mathematical model to a system of differential equations. Analytical solutions of the proposed model were developed via a well-known homotopy analysis scheme. The numerically calculated values of the dimensionless drag coefficient, local Nusselt number, and mass transfer Nusselt number are presented, with physical insights. The graphs depicting the consequences of numerous parameters on involved distributions with requisite deliberations were also a part of this model. It is seen that the Bejan number is an increasing function of the thermal radiation parameter.
A Levenberg–Marquardt Backpropagation Neural Network for Predicting Forest Growing Stock Based on the Least-Squares Equation Fitting Parameters
Authors: Zhou Ruyi , Wu Dasheng , Fang Luming , Xu Aijun , Lou Xiongwei
Published: December 2018

Traditional field surveys are expensive, time-consuming, laborious, and difficult to perform, especially in mountainous and dense forests, which imposes a burden on forest management personnel and researchers. This study focuses on predicting forest growing stock, one of the most significant parameters of a forest resource assessment. First, three schemes were designed—Scheme 1, based on the study samples with mixed tree species; Scheme 2, based on the study samples divided into dominant tree species groups; and Scheme 3, based on the study samples divided by dominant tree species groups—the evaluation factors are fitted by least-squares equations, and the non-significant fitted-factors are removed. Second, an overall evaluation indicator system with 17 factors was established. Third, remote sensing images of Landsat Thematic Mapper, digital elevation model, and the inventory for forest management planning and design were integrated in the same database. Lastly, a backpropagation neural network based on the Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm was used to predict the forest growing stock. The results showed that the group estimation precision exceeded 90%, which is the highest standard of total sampling precision of inventory for forest management planning and design in China. The prediction results for distinguishing dominant tree species were better than for mixed dominant tree species. The results also showed that the performance metrics for prediction could be improved by least-squares equation fitting and significance filtering of the evaluation factors.
Genomic Characterization of a B Chromosome in Lake Malawi Cichlid Fishes
Authors: Clark Frances E. , Conte Matthew A. , Kocher Thomas D.
Published: December 2018

B chromosomes (Bs) were discovered a century ago, and since then, most studies have focused on describing their distribution and abundance using traditional cytogenetics. Only recently have attempts been made to understand their structure and evolution at the level of DNA sequence. Many questions regarding the origin, structure, function, and evolution of B chromosomes remain unanswered. Here, we identify B chromosome sequences from several species of cichlid fish from Lake Malawi by examining the ratios of DNA sequence coverage in individuals with or without B chromosomes. We examined the efficiency of this method, and compared results using both Illumina and PacBio sequence data. The B chromosome sequences detected in 13 individuals from 7 species were compared to assess the rates of sequence replacement. B-specific sequence common to at least 12 of the 13 datasets were identified as the “Core” B chromosome. The location of B sequence homologs throughout the genome provides further support for theories of B chromosome evolution. Finally, we identified genes and gene fragments located on the B chromosome, some of which may regulate the segregation and maintenance of the B chromosome.
Acceptability of Paper-Based Advance Care Planning (ACP) to Inform End-of-Life Care Provision for Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Qualitative Interview Study
Authors: Bellamy Gary , Stock Jennifer , Schofield Patricia
Published: December 2018

This paper reports the findings from a study to investigate health care professionals’ views regarding the use and acceptability of two similar paper-based advance care planning (ACP) documents designed for older adults in their last year of life to inform end-of-life care provision. Participants’ views of using PEACE (Proactive Elderly Persons Advisory Care), a nurse led model with community geriatrician oversight, and PACe (proactive anticipatory care plan), a general practitioner (GP) led model implemented by two clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) as part of a wider pilot to determine their ability to improve end-of-life care provision, were explored. Hospital admission avoidance matrons took part in face to face interviews and care staff employed in private residential care homes took part in individual telephone interviews to explore their views of using the PEACE tool. Telephone interviews were conducted with GPs to explore their views of PACe. GPs and admission avoidance matrons were employed by CCGs and all study participants were recruited from the South East of England, where data collection took place in 2015. The data were analysed thematically. Findings from the study demonstrate how both tools provide a focus to ACP discussions to inform individual end-of-life care preferences. The importance of relationships was a pivotal theme established, trusting inter-professional relationships to enable multidisciplinary teamwork and a prior relationship with the older person (or their proxy in the case of cognitive impairment) to enable such conversations in the first place. Both tools enabled participants to think critically and reflect on their own practice. Notwithstanding participants’ views to improve their layout, using a paper-based approach to deliver streamlined ACP and end-of-life care was a theme to emerge as a potential barrier, and highlighted problems with accessing paper-based documentation, accuracy and care co-ordination in the context of multidisciplinary team working. The value of technology in overcoming this barrier and underpinning ACP as a means to help simplify service provision, promote integrated professional practice and provide seamless care, was put forward as a way forward.
New Sufficient Condition for the Positive Definiteness of Fourth Order Tensors
Authors: He Jun , Liu Yanmin , Tian Junkang , Zhang Zhuanzhou
Published: December 2018

In this paper, we give a new Z-eigenvalue localization set for Z-eigenvalues of structured fourth order tensors. As applications, a sharper upper bound for the Z-spectral radius of weakly symmetric nonnegative fourth order tensors is obtained and a new Z-eigenvalue based sufficient condition for the positive definiteness of fourth order tensors is also presented. Finally, numerical examples are given to verify the efficiency of our results.