bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prediction of Sewing Thread Consumption for Over-Edge Stitches Class 500 Using Geometrical and Multi-Linear Regression Models
Authors: Sarah Malek , Adolphe Dominique C. , Boubaker Jaouachi
Published: November 2019

Rapid and precise methods (geometrical and statistical), which aim to predict the amount of sewing thread needed to sew a garment using different over-edge stitches of class 500 (501, 503, 504, 505, 512, 514, 515, and 516), have been provided. Using a geometrical method of different over-edge stitch shapes, sewing consumption value was determined to avoid the unused stocks for each stitch type. The prediction of the sewing thread consumption relative to each investigated over-edge stitch was proposed as a function of the studied input parameters, such as material thickness, stitch density, yarn diameter, and seam width (distance between the needle and the cutter and the distance between two needles). To improve the established models using a geometrical method, a statistical method based on multi-linear regression was studied. Geometrical and statistical results were discussed, and the coefficient R2 value was determined to evaluate the accuracy of the tested methods. By comparing the estimated thread consumption with the experimental ones, we concluded that the geometrical method is more accurate than the statistical method regarding the range of R2 (from 97.00 to 98.78%), which encourages industrialists to use geometrical models to predict thread consumption.

All studied parameters contributing to the sewing thread consumption behavior were investigated and analyzed in the experimental design of interest. It was concluded that the most important parameter affecting thread consumption is the stitch density. The material thickness and the seam width (B1) have a little impact on thread consumption values. However, the seam thread diameter has a neglected effect on thread consumption.
Real Estate Entrepreneurial Training and Education in Tertiary Institution: An Antidote to Unemployment
Authors: Anih Paul C. , Nissi Chicheta F. , Akpan Uduakobong E.
Published: November 2019

Real estate entrepreneurship training and education in tertiary institutions can be a source of remedy to unemployment in Nigeria. World Bank (2019) reveals that Nigeria unemployment rate was 6.03 % in the year 2018 and the country ranked 83rd with high unemployment. The aim of the research is to examine the perception and responses of undergraduates of Estate Management and Valuation on entrepreneurship training and education for professional competence. The University of Uyo was studied and particularly Estate Management undergraduates during the academic years of 2014/2015–2018/2019. The method of the research was a descriptive study. Data were obtained from the mean scores of the class assessments (CAs) and the examination scores (ESs) administered to the students on selected courses related to entrepreneurial education. The students’ performance was used as an indicator for their willingness to adhere to entrepreneurial education in Real Estate Management and Valuation. The National Universities Commission grading scale was adopted (A = 70–100; B = 60–69; C = 50–59; D = 45–49; E = 40–44; F = 0–39). The finding shows that the score for all the courses was above 50 %. The entrepreneurial study was 62 %, which was “B” grade of National Universities Commission scale. The study, therefore, concludes that the students of estate management were willing to adhere to entrepreneurial training and education from their scores. The study recommends the provision of adequate learning environment, qualified teaching staff and provision of technical resources.
Go to the city: urban invasions of four pipistrelle bat species in eastern Slovakia
Authors: Nusová Gréta , Uhrin Marcel , Kaňuch Peter
Published: November 2019

Until now, late summer or autumn invasions into inhabited building have been regarded as phenomenon typical for the common pipistrelle, pipistrellus pipistrellus, exclusively. During the investigation of this phenomenon in the city of Košice (eastern Slovakia), we discovered that it was not always entirely specific for this species. During the period 2016–2018, we recorded 3 events out of 35 invasions, where small groups of common pipistrelles that invaded into inhabited buildings were also accompanied by individuals of two con-generic bat species, pipistrellus pygmaeus and pipistrellus kuhlii. Cryptic species p. pipistrellus and p. pygmaeus were determined by genetic test. In addition, in 2019, we recorded the first winter occurrence of another pipistrelle species, pipistrellus nathusii, in this urban environment. We conclude that areas of frequent invasive behaviour of p. pipistrellus may be sometimes associated with concomitant occurrence of other related species that share common thermal or foraging niche and such behaviour could be evidence of their urbanisation tendencies.
Thrombocytopenia and Coronary Artery Disease, the Existing Dilemmas
Authors: Davarashvili Ilia , Hasin Tal , Asher Elad
Published: November 2019

Background: Platelets play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and acute or chronic complications following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as well. Platelet inhibition is a cornerstone treatment in the management of these patients. Thrombocytopenia in patients with ACS is uncommon. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare phenomenon; nevertheless, some case series presenting concomitant ACS and ITP have been described in the literature. The safety of antiplatelet therapy and PCI in patients who have ACS and thrombocytopenia is limited.

Case summary: We present a case of a 60-year-old patient with ITP who was admitted with unstable angina pectoris. On admission, the platelet count was 23 × 109/L. Coronary CT angiography revealed severe stenosis in the mid portion of RCA. After one-week treatment with high-dose Prednisolone, the platelet count recovered, and coronary catheterization was performed. Successful PCI to the RCA with drug-eluting stent was performed. The patient was discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy.

Conclusion: The case suggests that PCI is a suitable treatment for ITP patients with ACS. Hemostasis is the major concern in managing these patients. The treatment strategy may be based on platelet function rather than platelet count alone. Further analysis of antiplatelet therapies as mono or dual therapy are needed.
A Guitaring Technique with 035 Wire and Perforated Coronary Balloon for Thrombolysis in the Treatment of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis
Authors: Arokiaraj Mark Christopher
Published: November 2019

A patient who underwent thrombolysis and inferior vena cava filter implantation for acute deep vein thrombosis treatment nine years before, presented with deep vein thrombosis on the other limb. The venous angiogram showed deep vein thrombosis in the ilio-femoral vessels. Through left femoral vein puncture, a 6F right Judkins diagnostic catheter was advanced up to the proximal iliac veins, and further advancement was not possible. Hence, a 035 hydrophilic wire was advanced, and through a guitaring technique, the clots were disrupted at the mid-thigh level. Through a 014 coronary wire, a punctured coronary balloon was placed at the distal mid-thigh level, and intravascular thrombolysis was performed for 12 hours, followed by removal of the balloon and the right coronary Judkins catheters. The leg swelling reduced in the first day, and subsequently, the patient was followed up for 7 months with anticoagulation and good resolution of the symptoms.
Sign System Studies and Modern Socio-Anthropomorphism
Authors: Sukhoverkhov Anton Vladimirovich
Published: November 2019

The article examines the individual and social, practical, and theoretical presumptions (“idols” and “beliefs”) that constitute the conscious and unconscious re-construction of the social reality and reality of different conventional sign systems that represent and are represented by society. It is shown that in everyday life and in theoretical studies, we quite often analyze sign systems as if they were autonomous and empirically “given” realities. The work explains how this “natural belief” originated and developed. It is argued that conventional sign systems cannot be reduced to the reality of material “sign vehicles” because in society, sign systems are both subjective and objective, internal and external, and process and object.
Cartograms – classification and terminology
Authors: Markowska Anna
Published: November 2019

The author discusses new classifications of cartograms. Cartographic anamorphoses terminology and a multi-level classification, including not only cartograms but also anamorphical projections, have been proposed. The selected area cartograms’ classes were discussed in detail and compared.
Landscape evolution in the area of Kazimierski Landscape Park
Authors: Sobczyński Daniel , Karsznia Izabela
Published: November 2019

The presented research concerning the landscape evolution of the area of the Kazimierski Landscape Park assumed the analysis of landscape changes that took place in the western part of the Nałęczów Plateau in eastern Poland as a result of increased anthropopressure. To achieve this goal, the diverse data was employed: archives of the “Archeological Survey of Poland” obtained from the National Heritage Board of Poland, the registry data from the 16th century made available as part of the “Atlas Fontium” project elaborated by the Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Sciences, old map of the Western Galicia from 1808, a tactical map of the Military Geographical Institute in Warsaw from 1937, and the “Topographic Objects Database” (BDOT10k) obtained from the Head Office of Geodesy and Cartography. Based on the analysed data, maps presenting the development of the settlement network from the moment of permanent settlement of the area up to the present state and maps showing the changes in land use in the Kazimierski Landscape Park over the last centuries have been designed.

The results of historical and geographical analyses carried out as part of the research were compared with the results of geomorphological research conducted in the studied area. Verification of the obtained results allowed to determine the scope in which man influenced the evolution of the landscape of the analysed area, including its diversification depending on the historical period and the type of the economy. The process of georeferencing the map of Western Galicia elaborated by colonel A.M. von Heldensfeld from 1808 and the tactical map 1:100,000 of Military Geographical Institute from 1937 covering the research area (14,974 ha) was carried out in the ArcGIS Desktop software. The calibration process was evaluated in the Map Analyst program which makes it possible to analyze the distortions of old maps. Then, vectorization of selected terrain coverage classes and visualization of spatial data were conducted. This way, the land use maps were analyzed in terms of environmental changes that occurred over the past centuries by identifying the areas with the largest development changes. The obtained results were compared with the database of historical objects created for the purposes of this research, based on data provided by the National Heritage Board of Poland and the Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Sciences in order to determine the development trends of the settlement network in the region. The additional statistical analysis made it possible to determine the trend of changes and to interpret the distribution of areas threatened by the occurrence of mass movements with the analyzed anthropogenic determinants.
Association of Human Parvovirus B19 Infection with Development and Clinical Course of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Authors: Rasa-Dzelzkalēja Santa , Čapenko Svetlana , Krūmiņa Angelika , Lin Yung-Cheng , Murovska Modra
Published: November 2019

Our aim was to estimate the presence of B19V infection markers, the level of cytokines and time period since the appearance of infection in association with ME/CFS clinical symptoms. In 200 ME/CFS patients and 104 control group individuals the presence of B19V-specific IgG/IgM class antibodies, B19V NS1 gene sequence, mRNA expression, viral load and level of cytokines were determined. B19V-specific IgG-antibodies were found in 70% of ME/CFS patients and 67.4% of controls, IgM-antibodies in 8% of patients and in none of controls, B19V genomic sequences in 29% of patients and 3.8% of controls. 58.6% of positive patients had active and 41.4% had latent/persistent B19V infection. B19V NS1 gene expression was detected in 43% of patients. B19V load varied from < 0.2 copies to median 38.2 copies/µg of DNA. According to the antibody pattern, 36% of patients had a recent, and 43% had sustained B19V infection. Patients with the B19V genomic sequence and NS1 specific antibodies significantly more often had lymphadenopathy and multi-joint pain. Onset of the symptoms corresponded to time of appearance of B19V infection. IL-10 and TNF-levels were higher in patients with elevated B19V load. B19V genome 1 was identified in Latvian ME/CFS patients. The results indicated that at least in some cases B19V infection plays an important role in ME/CFS development
Retrospective Data Analysis of Anterior Cervical Discectomies and Fusion Without Plate and Screws
Authors: Gulbis Artis , Ginevičs Edgars , Ozoliņa Agnese , Ruks Kaspars , Vanags Indulis , Kalnbērzs Konstantīns
Published: November 2019

Surgical intervention in cervical disease can relieve neurological symptoms and improve life quality. This study aimed to analyse retrospective data of microscope-assisted anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgeries. The retrospective study was carried out at the ORTO clinic, Rīga, Latvia, from 2013 to 2017. Data from 198 patients were extracted retrospectively. Data on patient gender, age, diagnosis, extent of operation, type of cage and the overall height of the implants were used. Comparative analysis was carried out with the SPSS 22 software. P < 0.05 represented statistical significance. During the study period, 198 elective ACDF were carried out with increasing number of surgeries: 25 cases in 2013, 43 in 2014, 38 in 2015, 44 in 2016, and 48 in 2017. ACDF were significantly more often performed for females (n = 117, 59%) compared to males (n = 81, 41%; p < 0.003). Women were older with an average age of 50 ± 1 years than men (age 46 ± 1; p = 0.007). The mean surgery time was 1.5 ± 1 hours and the mean hospitalisation time was 3 ± 1 days. Four types of cages were used in similar number of operation: Cervios Peek Chronos C (24%), Syncage C (21%), EIT 3D print (29%), Cervios C Peek (26%); p = 0.2, regardless of patient age or gender. Most often, in 98 cases, the overall height of implants was 6–10 mm. The maximal height was 22 mm, where two patients underwent three-level, and one had a four-level discectomy. The most prevalent disc lesion levels were C5/6 and C6/7, followed by C4/5 and C3/4. One- and two-level discectomies were performed in similar numbers: 95 and 81 cases. However, only 20 patients underwent three level and two patients had four level discectomies in 2016 and 2017. Two level discectomy at C5/6, C6/7 was carried out significantly more often for women (55 vs. 26; p = 0.01), and for men 1-level lesion was more common in C6/7; p = 0.04. The overall incidence of cage subsidence was 5.5%, and the highest incidence was 24% when a Syncage C was used. The ACDF appears to be performed increasingly more often, particularly, in females. The most frequent operation was in one or two cervical levels; including level C6/7 in both genders. In the last years, three- and four-level cervical discectomies have become one of the surgical opportunities. Choice of cage was not influenced by patient gender and age, while cage biophysical and biochemical properties may influence the choice.
Fast-Track Surgery and Early Rehabilitation for Total Hip Replacement in Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics
Authors: Birznieks Miķelis , Golubovska Iveta , Repša Lauris , Čerņavska Inta , Ābols Jānis , Muste Aivars , Ļu Igors , Miščuks Aleksejs
Published: November 2019

Due to an ageing population, the necessity for hip replacement has grown, and therefore, new options are being sought, such as the Fast-track principle, to improve patient condition, reduce their hospital stay and enhance the hospital’s ability to treat more patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of same-day patient mobilisation on pain, side effects, complications, duration of hospital stay, and recovery after primary hip replacement, using intermediate-acting local anaesthetics in spinal anaesthesia (SA). A prospective, randomised study was conducted at the Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics. Forty-six patients undergoing total hip replacement were selected and divided into two groups. Spinal anaesthesia was performed in study group (P) with 70 mg plain prilocaine. The control group (B) received 18 mg heavy bupivacaine in SA. On the first postoperative day, pain during movement was 2.00 (P) and 3.33 (B) on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, the duration of hospital stay in the study group was shorter by ~1 day, and patient self-care was better in the study group. When the Fast-track principle is used with intermediate-acting SA and early rehabilitation, it is possible to reduce post-operative pain during movement, reduce the length of stay and improve patient self-care abilities.
Feasible Evaluation of PQ Bypass Results with Duplex Ultrasound
Authors: Lācis Aigars , Ezīte Natālija , Šavlovskis Jānis , Kukulis Indulis , Rumba Roberts , Strīķe Eva , Zellāns Edgars , Ļūļaka Inguna , Krieviņš Dainis
Published: November 2019

Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have substantially impaired health-related quality of life (HR-QoL). Chronic lower limb ischaemia due to the atherosclerotic occlusion of infra-inguinal arteries is one of the most important causes of invalidity among smokers over the age of fifty. Historically, these lesions were treated by open bypass surgery. Less invasive endovascular revascularisation methods are available to treat short lesions, while treatment of long lesions are lacking. Fully endovascular trans-venous femoro-popliteal bypass (PQ Bypass, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA) to treat long femoral lesions has been developed recently. The objective of the study was to evaluate duplex ultrasound (DUS) as a tool to follow up patients after PQ bypass procedure. A prospective clinical study was conducted at one clinical site. DUS of treated arteries and femoral vein was performed before the procedure, 30 days, 6 months, and 12 months in follow-up period by 2 independent radiologists. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) evaluation was performed at all visits. Thirty-five patients (35 limbs) treated with PQ bypass were enrolled in the study. Median age was 63.6 years (ranged 50 to 87 years). There was 100% successful evaluation of all patients at all clinical visits available. Deviation of the DUS results was found within the accepted standard limit between two radiologists. Twelve months after the PQ procedure, 28 (80.0%) PQ stent-grafts were still functioning without DUS signs of stenosis, while seven (20.0%) limbs experienced varying degrees of stent malfunction. PQ stent-graft occlusion was detected in five (14.3%) – 1 (2.9%) patients at one-month follow-up, 3 (8.6%) at six months and 1 (2.9%) at twelve months follow-up period, respectively. PQ stent-graft proximal junction stenosis was detected in one patient (2.9%) at six months and distal junction stenosis in one patient (2.9%) at twelve months follow-up, respectively. Despite of graft occlusion found with DUS, two patients had no severe worsening of post-operative ABI. DUS is a reliable method to evaluate patients after PQ bypass procedure and has higher sensitivity than ABI to follow-up patients after PQ procedure, especially in asymptomatic stent stenosis. Regular and timely use of DUS during the postoperative period may help to recognise potential complications and provide effective treatment..
Stochastic Modelling for Dynamics of Interacting Populations
Authors: Carkovs Jevgeņijs , Pavlenko Oksana
Published: November 2019

The paper deals with a mathematical model for two interacting populations. Under the assumption of fast stochastic contacting of populations, we derive stochastic Poisson-type differential equations with a small parameter and propose an approximative algorithm for quantitative analysis of population dynamics that consists of two steps. First, we derive an ordinary differential equation for mean value of each population growth and analyse the average asymptotic population behaviour. Then, applying diffusion approximation procedure, we derive a stochastic Ito differential equation for small random deviations on the average motion in a form of a linear non-homogeneous Ito stochastic differential equation and analyse the probabilistic characteristics of the Gaussian process given by this equation.
Sinonasal inverted papilloma – what’s new
Authors: Marza Andreea , Sarafoleanu Codrut , Musat Gabriela
Published: November 2019

Inverted or Schneiderian papilloma is a locally aggressive benign tumor with strong recurring tendency and a high potential to transform into a malignant squamous cell carcinoma. Although the clinical characteristics of inverted papilloma, along with the morphological features, have been adequately described, controversy remains with regards to the risk factors and disease etiology. The complete excision of the tumor by surgery is traditionally considered the mainstay of therapy.

This paper updates the state of knowledge and presents our experience from treating 52 patients, diagnosed with inverted papilloma, who underwent surgical treatment in our department. We performed genotyping for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) for all the patients included in our study group.
A randomized control study to compare the efficacy of intranasal fluticasone propionate and intranasal budesonide in controlling postoperative symptoms in patients with nasal polyposis after endoscopic sinus surgery
Authors: Shankar Kiruba , Bakshi Satvinder Singh , Saxena Sunil Kumar , Gopalakrishnan Suriyanarayanan
Published: November 2019

BACKGROUND. Sinonasal polyposis represents a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by nasal obstruction, reduction in the sense of smell and impaired quality of life. Intranasal steroids play an important role in preventing the postoperative recurrences in these cases. We carried out a study to evaluate and compare intra nasal budesonide and intranasal fluticasone propionate in the postoperative management of ethmoidal nasal polyposis.

MATERIAL AND METHODS. 106 patients with ethmoidal polyposis were treated with endoscopic polypectomy and were postoperatively started and maintained on intranasal steroids. 54 patients were managed with budesonide and 52 patients maintained on fluticasone propionate nasal spray. The patients were followed-up for 6 months and recurrences and control of symptoms evaluated.

RESULTS. There was a statistical difference in the SNOT-22 (p<0.0001) and Lund-Kennedy scores (p=0.015) between patients using fluticasone propionate as compared to those using budesonide intra nasal spray by the end of the 6th month.

CONCLUSION. Both intranasal budesonide and fluticasone propionate are effective in controlling symptoms after endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with sinonasal polyposis; however, intranasal fluticasone propionate was more efficacious than budesonide in the control of postoperative symptoms.
The role of CT scan in predicting complications in small ethmoidal osteomas
Authors: Budu Vlad Andrei , Decuseara Tatiana , Crac Silviu , Gheorghe Alexandra , Panfiloiu Alexandru , Goanta Cristina
Published: November 2019

Osteomas are slow-growing tumors of the paranasal sinuses, usually found in the frontal and ethmoidal sinus. In many cases, these tumors are discovered by chance or after an imagistic exam for a non-responsive to medical treatment headache. In asymptomatic tumors, conservative treatment is indicated, while in big tumors with complications the gold standard is surgical resection of the tumor. We present two cases of rather similar anterior ethmoidal osteomas in which the therapeutic management was decided according to the symptomatology of the patient and the imagistic CT exam. We decided different ways of treatment for the two cases based on the CT scan, which has a major role in predicting intraoperative complications during endoscopic sinus surgery.
Electricity Supply and Economic Diversification in Nigeria (1981-2016)
Authors: Ajibola Akinyemi A. , Isiaka Muideen A. , Nnoli Ikenna T. , Abimbola Christiana A.
Published: November 2019

The study examined the impact of electricity supply on economic diversification in Nigeria, using time series data from 1981 to 2016. The study employed descriptive analysis and Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) techniques. The Augmented Dickey-Fuller unit root test showed that the variables are integrated of different orders.

The result from the Bounds co-integration test to show the presence of a long-run relationship among the variables was inconclusive. The short run (ARDL) model, however, indicated a positive insignificant relationship between electricity supply and economic diversification in Nigeria. The findings of the study revealed that the electricity supply had not played a fundamental role in enhancing economic diversification in Nigeria.

The study, therefore, recommended that for Nigeria to drive economic diversification through electricity supply, the government should fix the electricity supply problem which can be achieved by short-term action to reduce technical faults through maintenance of the transmission and distribution infrastructure or long-term interventions to expand generating capacity.
Aspects of the Evolution of the Romanian Tourists’ Preferences Concerning the Domestic Tourist Destinations
Authors: Bălăcescu Aniela , Zaharia Radu Șerban
Published: November 2019

Tourist services represent a category of services in which the inseparability of production and consumption, the inability to be storable, the immateriality, and last but not least non-durability, induces in tourism management a number of peculiarities and difficulties. Under these circumstances the development of medium-term strategies involves long-term studies regarding on the one hand the developments and characteristics of the demand, and on the other hand the tourist potential analysis at regional and local level. Although in the past 20 years there has been tremendous growth of on-line booking made by household users, the tour operators agencies as well as those with sales activity continue to offer the specific services for a large number of tourists, that number, in the case of domestic tourism, increased by 1.6 times in case of the tour operators and by 4.44 times in case of the agencies with sales activity. At the same time, there have been changes in the preferences of tourists regarding their holiday destinations in Romania. Started on these considerations, paper based on a logistic model, examines the evolution of the probabilities and scores corresponding to the way the Romanian tourists spend their holidays on the types of tourism agencies, actions and tourist areas in Romania.
Obtaining Value and Performance by Managing Effectively the Customers’ Complaints
Authors: Duica Mircea Constantin , Florea Nicoleta Valentina , Dobrescu Tiberiu Alexandru
Published: November 2019

Customers’ complaints represent an opportunity for any organization who wants to improve relationship with customers, to find out the problems existing into organization and the way to solve them, to improve the amount of knowledge and the desire, beliefs, and needs of customers. All those are made in order to increase value for organization and also for the customers. Having objective information, updated, clear and sincere, the organization may improve the quality of their products and services it offers. Thus, any complaints may be regarded as a gift not as a negative feedback from the customers, or as a two-way feedback based on trust and collaboration. A gift which will bring performance on long term based on win-win situations.

In this article we will disseminate the literature in the field and also we will analyze the results of a research made on 150 respondents who analyzed 10 institutions, the willingness to recommend them to other customers and the problem existing into these institutions, making a plan to overcome them. The objective of this analysis is to understand the role of customers’ complaints in improving the quality of the products and services and of the value obtained both for customers and organizations.
Leadership in the Digital Era
Authors: Mihai Roxana-Lucia , Creţu Alina
Published: November 2019

The new generation, who grew up with social media and the intensive use of information technology, is pouring into the job market, disrupting the corporate culture and leadership models that have been known until now.

If these young experts have unique working methods and a language of their own, they are also at the center of the value creation network. How can a leader cope with these changes and exploit the remarkable potential of this new generation? No Fear builds on the personal experiences of leaders of major international companies and points the way forward for any leader who wants to grow its business and its employees in the digital age.

The digital revolution will pose new challenges to the leaders of the companies. First of all, the proliferation of technological innovations and their rapid diffusion are a major challenge to understand, assimilate and use them wisely. Second, the exponential growth of Internet-based businesses poses a major challenge for those in the old economy that are at risk of a rapid break in their core business.
The Role and the Importance of Human Resources in Obtaining Organization Performances
Authors: Popescu Constanța , Georgescu Antoaneta Roxana , Grapă Bogdana Gabriela
Published: November 2019

The human resources department represents a particular capital, which needs being listened to, motivation and training for the achievements of the organization’s objectives. The employee contributes or prevents the right turn of the things going on into a company. People are different from each other, and the transfer of practices considered standard in an activity or organization becomes inappropriate in another environment with different cultural and professional values. Human resources specialists avoid passing examples of good practice to other organizations due to the fact that successful recipes in a certain environment are impractical in another.

It is vital to create a motivational climate and an organizational culture that facilitates employee integration into the institution's needs and personal goals to match to organizations. The data was collected by means of a questionnaire applied to a representative sample of teaching staff in pre-university education in Dâmboviţa County. The teachers carry out their activity in academic high schools, technological and vocational schools. The data was used to outline an overview of what human resources are for the organization and to what extent it influences its performance.
Unsur-unsur Pengetahuan Sosial dalam Cerita Rakyat Bali Aga dan Buku Pelajaran Sekolah Dasar Zaman Kolonial Belanda
Authors: Laksmita Sari Ida Ayu
Published: November 2019

Artikel ini menganalisis unsur-unsur pengetahuan sosial dan faktual dalam cerita rakyat Bali Aga dan dalam buku-buku teks sekolah dasar dari periode kolonial Belanda. Analisis ini berfokus pada bagaimana teks naratif yang biasanya dianggap sebagai fiksi, ternyata juga mengekspresikan pengetahuan sosial dan informasi faktual tentang sosial dan budaya. Objek penelitian ini adalah cerita rakyat Bali Aga yang diterbitkan dalam bentuk buku pada tahun 1987 dan teks eksposisi dan cerita pendek termasuk buku teks sekolah yang diterbitkan pada tahun 1910-an. Dari dua buku data, 10 teks dipilih untuk pembahasan. Data dianalisis dengan teori retorika dan analisis isi (content analysis) yang memfokuskan kajian pada isi daripada struktur teks. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa cerita rakyat, cerita pendek, dan bentuk genre fiksi lainnya ternyata kaya akan pengetahuan umum tentang kehidupan sosial dan budaya dan deskripsi tentang hal-hal faktual seperti yang biasa diungkapkan dalam teks eksposisi. Dengan demikian, seperti genre teks eksposisi, teks naratif tidak hanya menyampaikan cerita tetapi juga menyampaikan ragam pengetahuan umum yang terkait dengan masyarakat yang memiliki cerita tersebut.

Kata kunci: bahasa Bali, teks narasi, teks eksposisi, fakta dan fiksi, content analysis
Diagnosa Tumor Otak Berdasarkan Citra MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Authors: Suta Ida Bagus Leo Mahadya , Hartati Rukmi Sari , Divayana Yoga
Published: November 2019

Tumor otak menjadi salah satu penyakit yang paling mematikan, salah satu jenis yang paling banyak ditemukan adalah glioma sekitar 6 dari 100.000 pasien adalah penderita glioma. Citra digital melalui Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) merupakan salah satu metode untuk membantu dokter dalam menganalisa dan mengklasifikasikan jenis tumor otak. Namun, klasifikasi secara manual membutuhkan waktu yang lama dan memiliki resiko kesalahan yang tinggi, untuk itu dibutuhkan suatu cara otomatis dan akurat dalam melakukan klasifikasi citra MRI. Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) menjadi salah satu solusi dalam melakukan klasifikasi otomatis dalam citra MRI. CNN merupakan algoritma deep learning yang memiliki kemampuan untuk belajar sendiri dari kasus kasus sebelumnya. Dan dari penelitian yang telah dilakukan, diperoleh hasil bahwa CNN mampu dalam menyelesaikan klasifikasi tumor otak dengan akurasi yang tinggi. Peningkatan akurasi diperoleh dengan mengembangkan algoritma CNN baik melalui menentukan nilai kernel dan/atau fungsi aktivasi.
Evaluasi Infrastruktur Jaringan LAN OPD Pemprov Bali dengan COBIT 5.0 Studi Kasus: Pemprov Bali
Authors: Budi Antara Gde Made , Linawati Linawati , Dewi Wirastuti Ni Made Ary Esta
Published: November 2019

Infrastruktur jaringan LAN OPD dimanfaatkan oleh pengguna untuk mengakses berbagai layanan dan aplikasi yang ada di lingkungan Pemerintah Provinsi Bali, namun dalam operasionalnya tidak menutup kemungkinan adanya gangguan teknis. Diantara 152 gangguan jaringan yang terjadi selama setahun, diketahui bahwa gangguan yang terjadi pada jaringan LAN OPD lebih banyak terjadi pada gangguan fisik (sebanyak 61 gangguan) dibandingkan gangguan logik (sebanyak 24 gangguan). Untuk dapat menjaga ketersediaan infrastruktu jaringan LAN OPD maka dibutuhkan evaluasi infrastruktur jaringan LAN OPD menggunakan COBIT 5.0 yang berfokus pada domain EDM, DSS dan MEA. Hasil evaluasi infrastruktur jaringan LAN OPD menghasilkan indeks persentase diatas 50%. Berdasarkan skala penilaian ISO/IEC 15504, maka proses yang menjadi bagian dalam domain EDM, DSS dan MEA memperoleh status L (Largely Achieved), dimana masih belum sepenuhnya tercapai sehingga masih diperlukan pengembangan dan optimalisasi terhadap kondisi infrastruktur jaringan saat ini. Hasil evaluasi infrastruktur jaringan yang telah dihubungkan dengan rekapan data gangguan yang selama setahun, maka diperoleh proses pada domain EDM, DSS dan MEA yang direkomendasikan untuk dilakukan pengembangan dan optimalisasi yaitu DSS05, DSS01, DSS02, EDM03, DSS06, DSS03 dan MEA02. Pengembangan dan optimalisasi tersebut direkomendasikan kearah penyusunan prosedur dalam bentuk Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) yang terintegrasi.
Simulasi Filter Aktif pada 6 Pulse STATCOM Untuk Mereduksi Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Di Sistem Transmisi Bali
Authors: Nugraha Made Dika , Manuaba Ida Bagus Gede Ida Bagus Gede , Hartati Rukmi Sari
Published: November 2019

Timbulnya harmonisa disebabkan karena pengoperasian beban listrik  nonlinier. Harmonisa dapat menyebabkan bentuk gelombang menjadi tidak sinusoidal terutama arus input. Kandungan harmonisa yang melebihi batas dapat menyebabkan kualitas daya yang tidak baik.  Tingkat distorsi harmonisa atau disebut dengan Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) pada jaringan transmisi  berpotensi menimbulkan  losses maupun drop voltage sehingga berpengaruh terhadap efisiensi sistem jaringan transmisi. Peredaman harmonisa merupakan pilihan yang tepat untuk mengurangi harmonisa arus (THDi). Berdasarkan standart IEEE 519-1992 besarnya harmonisa arus yang diharapkan harus di bawah 5%. Pada penelitian ini telah dirancang sebuah filter aktif agar mampu merdeam arus harmonisa yang terkandung pada sistem akibat penggunaan beban konverter 6 pulsa pada Statcom.
Studi Manajemen Energi Listrik di RSUD Kabupaten Klungkung
Authors: Yudiyana I Nyoman , Kumara I N Satya , Hartati Rukmi Sari
Published: November 2019

Energi listrik di Rumah Sakit adalah komponen yang sangat vital, karena sebagian besar sarana, prasarana dan peralatan sumber energi listrik. Fluktuasi kunjungan pasien mempengaruhi belanja energi di RSUD Kabupaten Klungkung. Dari audit yang dilaksanakan diperoleh bahwa IKE RSUD Kabupaten Klungkung adalah 145,69 kWh/m2/tahun.  Mengacu pada nilai standar Asean Database Office 1990, maka konsumsi energi listrik gedung RSUD Kabupaten Klungkung termasuk kategori agak boros. Dari observasi yang dilakukan kondisi base case trsebut diakibatkan karena  selubung bangunan yang masih belum optimal, AC dan lampu yang digunakan masih ada yang menggunakan teknologi lama dan perilaku pegawai yang belum menyadari tentang pentingnya penghematan energi. Berdasarkan analisis yang telah diuraikan serta berdasarkan kesimpulan yang telah diperoleh, maka dapat disarankan sebagai berikut: Agar mempertimbangkan perbaikan efisiensi yang memungkinkan untuk dilakukan, desain bangunan maupun pemeliharaan dan pengoperasian gedung agar mempertimbangkan konservasi energi.
Analisa Kualitas Daya Listrik Instalasi Wing Amerta RSUP Sanglah Denpasar
Authors: Meyyasa Putu , Hartati Rukmi Sari , Manuaba Ida Bagus Gde
Published: November 2019

Instalasi Wing Amerta adalah merupakan bagian dari RSUP Sanglah Denpasar yang memiliki pelayanan rawat jalan / poliklinik, rawat inap, kamar bersalin, kamar operasi, dan layanan penunjang untuk memfasilitasi kebutuhan masyarakat yang menghendaki pelayanan lebih nyaman, diresmikan dan dibuka pada tanggal 30 Desember 2004 sebagai perwujudan impian masyarakat untuk memiliki sebuah rumah sakit yang bertaraf internasional di Bali. Konsumsi energi listrik tahun 2016, 2017 dan 2018 sebesar 1.390.145.617 rupiah. Dari besarnya biaya belanja energi secara keseluruhan, terdapat biaya konsumsi kelebihan daya reaktif (KVARh) sebesar 199.578.425 rupiah, dengan rata-rata  setahun 66.526.141 rupiah dan rata-rata  sebulan 5.543.845 rupiah. Konsumsi energi listrik berasal dari 4 kelompok peralatan yaitu: kelompok peralatan penataan udara (AC) yaitu sebesar 76,34% diikuti oleh kelompok peralatan  lain sebesar 17,22%, kelompok peralatan medis sebesar 3,23%, konsumsi terkecil adalah pada kelompok penerangan  sebesar 3,21%. Kualitas daya listrik sangat perlu di perhatikan karena dapat memaksimalkan daya yang ada serta menjaga tingkat keamanan peralatan yang digunakan ke pasien. Hasil analisa, pengukuran serta perhitungan didapat kapasitas daya 555KVA dengan cosphi sebesar 0,75 memerlukan perbaikan faktor daya menjadi 0,98 dengan pemasangan kapasitor bank dengan kapasitas 285,575 KVAR. Dengan memperhitungkan ketersediaan kapasitor bank di pasaran serta spare daya sebesar 40% maka kapasitor bank yg dibutuhkan sebesar 400KVAR. Investasi ini akan kembali pada 1,8 tahun dan setelah tahun ke dua dan seterusnya, merupakan keuntungan atau efisiensi pengeluaran Rumah Sakit sebesar Rp. 5.543.845,- setiap bulannya atau Rp. 66.526.141,- setiap tahunnya, serta diharapkan dapat : Memaksimalkan pemakaian daya (KVA), menghindari kelebihan beban trafo (overload) dan menghindari kenaikan arus / suhu pada kabel.

Kata Kunci:   Kualitas Daya, Cosphi, Kapasitor Bank, Efisiensi Rumah Sakit.
Analisis Retrofit Lampu Di Kantor Wilayah BRI Denpasar Dengan Metode Life Cycle Cost
Authors: Wijaya Muhammad Hari , Hartati Rukmi Sari , Ariastina Wayan Gede
Published: November 2019

Penerangan merupakan salah satu kebutuhan primer manusia dimanapun berada, karena dengan adanya penerangan itu akan sangat membantu aktivitas dan produktivitas manusia. Semakin banyak jumlah manusia kebutuhan akan penerangan itu pun juga bertambah. Hal tersebut berarti berbanding lurus dengan kebutuhan listrik. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan perhitungan penghematan lampu LED menggunakan metode Life Cycle Cost  (LCC) di bangunan Kantor Wilayah BRI Denpasar. Hasilnya, Initial Cost (biaya investasi) penggantian menjadi lampu LED merek Philips membutuhkan biaya Rp. 145.093.000,00. Energy saving yang diperoleh adalah sebesar 11.309,49 kWh setiap bulannya, sehingga bill saving yang diperoleh dengan tarif listrik per kWH Rp.1.117,00 adalah Rp. 12.632.700,00 setiap bulannya. Operational Cost (biaya operasional) lampu LED yang semula Rp. 132.172.421,00 akan mengalami gradasi sebesar angka inflasi sebesar 4,2% sehingga selama life time lampu (4 tahun) akan menjadi total Rp. 562.939.535,08. Total LCC lampu LED yaitu Rp. 708.032.535,08 dengan jangka waktu 4 (empat) tahun, sedangkan total LCC lampu existing yaitu Rp. 628.293.771,91 dengan jangka waktu 2 (dua) tahun. Studi kelayakan ekonomi dengan menggunakan metode PBP menunjukkan hasil yang layak untuk diterima, namun untuk metode NPV, IRR dan PI menunjukkan hasil yang belum layak diterima. Berdasarkan perhitungan dengan menggunakan metode NPV dan PI dapat diketahui untuk menjadi hasil yang layak diterima maka initial cost adalah maksimal sebesar Rp.108.468.555,35.
PERANCANGAN DESTINATION BRANDING DESA WISATA KETENGER KABUPATEN BANYUMAS UNTUK MENDUKUNG PROGRAM DIGITAL DESTINATION
Authors: Kusuma Monica Revias Purwa
Published: November 2019

Abstract: Ketenger Tourism Village in Kab. Banyumas has very beautiful natural potential, but does not have a good branding or promotion. Image Ketenger Tourism Village needs to be improved by designing destination branding in order to change the perception of the target audience and make it an alternative tourism destination in the Banyumas regency. The method used in this research is observation, interviews, documentation, and literature studies. The purpose of this research is to increase the attractiveness of tourists to come and visit Ketenger Tourism Village while supporting the digital destination program launched by the Ministry of Tourism. The results of this study are the design of the new identity of Ketenger Tourism Village in the form of logos, banners, billboards, brochures, tickets, shirts, arches, integrated sign systems, photogenic spots, and Instagram. The conclusion of this study is that the design of destination branding in an area is one of the things that needs to be done to help implement a digital destination tourism program made by the government.

Keywords: tourism, destination branding, digital destination, Ketenger Tourism Village
EKSPLORASI BAHASA RUPA RWD DALAM KOMUNIKASI GRAFIS (Studi Kasus: Karya Mahasiswa Tugas Akhir DKV)
Authors: Haryadi Toto
Published: November 2019

Abstrak: Perkembangan media komunikasi saat ini didonimasi oleh komunikasi grafis digital yang didukung oleh penggunaan smartphone dan internet, yang banyak diakses oleh generasi milenial. Di sisi lain, komunikasi grafis konvensional saat ini masih bertahan untuk segmen anak-anak, yang diaplikasikan pada buku cerita bergambar. Teknik visualisasi buku cerita bergambar cenderung mengadaptasi gaya barat modern yang dikenal dengan ‘NPM’. Sampai saat ini penulis belum pernah menemukan buku cerita bergambar, yang dirancang menggunakan bahasa rupa tradisional Indonesia yang dikenal dengan ‘RWD’. Hal ini menjadi kesempatan bagi penulis untuk memperdalam pemahaman tentang bahasa rupa RWD. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif untuk menganalisis kemungkinan penerapan bahasa rupa RWD dalam cerita bergambar. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu konsep eksplorasi bahasa rupa RWD sebagai komunikasi grafis yang diterapkan dalam karya tugas akhir mahasiswa DKV. Penelitian ini diharapkan menjadi referensi bagi praktisi maupun akademisi khususnya mahasiswa dalam eksplorasi bahasa rupa tradisional Indonesia ke dalam proses penciptaan karya desain agar tercipta banyak alternatif dalam visualisasi komunikasi grafis baik konvensional maupun digital.

Kata kunci: bahasa rupa, DKV, komunikasi grafis, NPM, RWD

Abstract: Currently, the development of communication media is dominated by digital graphic communication which is supported by the usage of smartphones and internet, which are commonly accessed by millennial generation. On the other hand, conventional graphic communication is still surviving for the children segment, which is applied to illustration story books. The visualization technique tends to adapt modern western style which known as ‘NPM’. Until now the authors have never found illustration story books yet, which is designed using Indonesia’s traditional visual language which known as ‘RWD’. This is a chance for authors to understand about RWD visual language better. This research uses qualitative method to analyze the possibility of applying RWD visual language in illustration story books. The result of this research is the concept of exploration of RWD visual language as graphic communication which applied in the final assignment of DKV’s college students. This research is expected to be a reference for designers and academicians especially college students in explorating traditional Indonesian visual language into the process of designing artworks in order to create many alternatives in visualization of both conventional and digital graphic communication.

Keyword: visual language, DKV, graphic communication, NPM, RWD
Consumer buying behavior and attitude towards pharmaceuticals
Authors: Suraj Kushe Shekhar  , Tony P Jose  , Rehin K R
Published: November 2019

Pharmaceutical industry is a fastest growing industry in India. It is valued at above US 40 billion dollars. India exports large amount of drugs to difference parts of the world. Nowadays people are conscious of what they buy. Even if doctors prescribe a medicine, consumers resort to internet to get more information on the medicine before they consume it.  Consumers have different perceptions on various kinds of drugs. Understanding the consumer attitude towards drugs will help the marketers to formulate marketing strategies better. The present study examines as to what the consumers look out when they reach to purchase a drug from the pharmacy.  This paper scrutinizes and gives insights on consumer behavior and their attitudes towards buying different types of pharmaceuticals (like over-the counter drugs, herbals, ayurvedic, analgesics etc). The paper highlights the importance of factors like price, trust and  brand in making importance purchase decisions. Further it was also observed that most of the people prefer buying over-the-counter drugs, which might end up being misused by the consumers. However, it was also found that consumers try to be well-aware of the medicine before buying or consuming it. Along with it, price sensitivity is something which majorly dominates the buying behavior of the consumers.