bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of Losses and Energy Efficiency of Hydrostatic Drives with Hydraulic Cylinder
Authors: Skorek Grzegorz
Published: January 2019

Energy efficiency of hydrostatic transmissions, and especially efficiencies of drives with motor speed controlled by throttle, as well as efficiency of hydraulic servomechanisms can in fact be higher than the efficiency values most frequently given by the respective literature in this field. With the progress achieved in recent years in the development of hydraulic systems it is becoming necessary to develop methods for precise energy efficiency calculation of such systems. It is difficult to imagine that more and more, better and better machines and control elements could be used without the possibility of a mathematical tool at our disposal to enable an accurate analysis and assessment of behavior of the system in which such machines and control elements have been applied. The paper discusses energy savings using mathematical model of losses in elements, the energy efficiency of the system. There are possibilities to reduce energy losses in proportional control systems (in the pump, in the throttle control unit, especially in the cylinder), and thus to improve the energy efficiency of the throttling manifold. The considerations allow for comparison of the loss power resulting from the applied hydraulic control structure of the hydraulic cylinder and the power consumed by the pump from the electric motor that drives it, the power necessary to provide pump-driven hydraulic cylinder. The article shows the impact on the output (useful) power consumed in the considered systems, and the impact on the power consumed of the loss power in the individual elements. The paper presents also formulas of loss power, formulas of energy efficiency connected with investigated hydrostatic drives, two schematic diagrams of hydraulic systems, their principle of operation and problems of studying losses in elements and energy efficiency characteristics of systems consisting of a feed assembly, control set and cylinder. It also includes a subject matter connected with an energy loss power of hydrostatic systems with hydraulic cylinder controlled by proportional directional control valve. Diagrams of loss power of two hydraulic systems worked at the same parameters of speed and load of a cylinder, which were different due to structure and ability of energy saving, were presented and compared.
Using External Fixation in distal tibial fractures- good principle, debatable application- Case presentation
Authors: Lupescu Olivera , Nagea Mihail , Grosu Alina , Dimitriu Alexandru , Popescu Gheorghe Ion , Scurtu Răzvan , Ciurea Nicolae-Marian
Published: January 2019

Distal tibial fractures usually result from high-energy trauma, affecting young, active people, producing long-term disability and numerous complications. Their treatment is difficult, especially in type C fractures, which affect both the articular surface and the metaphysis, are quite frequent comminuted fractures, and are accompanied by soft tissue injuries. In these situations, External Fixation (EF) is used as a temporary bridging method, either for treating concomitant soft tissue injuries (in open fractures) or for achieving and maintaining reduction in order to prevent blisters or compartment syndrome, possibly resulting from severe displacement, bleeding or oedema. It must be however underlined that EF is rarely a definitive method for these fractures, especially when the ankle is splinted, and it must be followed by definitive Internal Fixation (IF) - the so-called “sequential method”, otherwise restoration of a normal ankle anatomy and function is improbable, resulting in ankle stiffness or even osteoarthritis. This paper presents a case in which this principle was only partially applied, thus requiring corrective surgery followed by a long-term recovery period.
Midshaft femoral fracture in an elderly patient with a rich history. Therapeutic and economic insights
Authors: Angheluta Mihai-Daniel , Gherman Mihai , Sere Anca Madalina , Coste Remus
Published: January 2019

In the context of an ever-increasing elderly population, we attempted to trace the portrait of the typical orthopedic patient of the future. We presented the case of a 92-year-old woman who presented with a midshaft femoral fracture and a rich medical and surgical history. We reported the management, treatment, and evolution while touching upon the economic side of orthopedic surgery.
Comparative Research on Inclusive Education in England, Germany, France and Turkey from the Perspective of Physical Activity
Authors: Özkara Abdullah Bora
Published: January 2019

Different countries differently address the physical education needs of disabled children. Some focus only on the classroom learning hence equipping the children with little knowledge on physical education. Others lack the facilities to facilitate the physical education of the disabled. This has led to an increased number of the disabled with little or no knowledge about their talent in the field of sports. This paper compares access to the physical education by the disabled in England, Germany, France and Turkey. The countries were determined by taking into consideration the population and geographical conditions. Data is collected from secondary resources and compared for the countries. The paper also sheds light on the factors that hamper the provision of physical education to the disabled in the three countries. It is concluded that the education systems in Germany and England do not favor the provision of physical education to the disabled. Special educational needs are recognized in the French education system and hence the reason behind the increased number of disabled children majoring in sports. The second barrier to the provision of physical education to the disabled is the lack of facilities. In Germany, for example, there are inadequate facilities for use by disabled students while doing physical exercises. In England, the focus is on classroom learning. It is only in France where the government has provided adequate equipment for use by the disabled during physical education classes (Ardoy, et al., 2014). In Turkey there is a need to further encouragement of participation in physical activity of people with disabilities Finally, there has been a belief that the disabled have no place in the field of sports hence leading to poor financing of the special needs education by the government.
The Roots of Independent Study in the USA
Authors: Kolomiiets Bogdan
Published: January 2019

This article presents the results of scientific-pedagogical research, which consisting in identifying of roots of independent study development in the USA in from the early 1900s to the moment of its extensive implementation in academic programs in the 1950s. The author began to investigate the independent study with aid of heuristic approach which allowed making a comprehensive analysis of the American experience in the field of self-learning systems of education. This allowed the author to come to the conclusion of the origination of the independent study in the USA. It is confirmed by scientific works published by Princeton University professor aimed to solve the issue of the ill-determination of the term ‘independent study’ which was falsely related to such terms as ‘project work’, ’self-learning’, ’self-education’ etc. We have distinguished the most appropriate definition for ‘independent study’ and distinguished its peculiarities distinct from other terms. One of the key tasks of our research was to explore the ways of implementation of independent study in the educational process of higher educational establishments and we have found the most fitting cases of its introduction which ranged from personal mentor work of the professors to help self-directed and self-motivated students to obtain skills and abilities to work independently over the material send by Universities teaching stuff by mail with feed-back to the broadcasting of the educational material of certain modules using radio stations which were in University disposal. The features of these techniques we observe nowadays in the use of the PCs in educational purposes for instance in the distance study implanted in academic plans of certain Universities in Ukraine. Our research is appointed to facilitate independent study introduction in Ukrainian educational system through investigation of its origination and development.
Argumentation – Evidentiary Procedure in Criminal Proceedings
Authors: Mehmeti Valon
Published: January 2019

The continuous increase in criminal activities in all countries, namely the offences which undermine the interests of contemporary societies, call for the need to fight them in a more successful manner. In this way, the country through its mechanisms detects the criminal offences, the criminal liability and imposes the meritorious sanction to the perpetrators of such criminal offences, in full compliance with the danger caused by them. However, the court and other parties in the proceedings (Prosecution, Lawyer, Victim’s Advocate) in any case before the sanction is imposed, are involved in a complicated evidentiary proceedings related to the grounded suspicion that such offence was a criminal offence, the special mitigating and aggravating circumstances, that the person involved was conscious, that he committed the offence intentionally or negligently, his mental state, etc. All these have to be supported by facts through conclusive pieces of evidence. In parallel with the overall development of science and technology, the evidentiary procedure has evolved and it provides a greater possibility to argue our facts. This paper shall make efforts to highlight some of the most important issues related to the evidentiary procedure, such as: What is the evidence? What evidence should be provided in a certain criminal case? What is the importance of the evidence in a criminal matter? What should be the credibility and the evidentiary value of a piece of evidence? The research done in this paper shall apply the analytical method and the paper shall also include the conclusions that were reached as well as the recommendations.
Implementasi teknologi digital untuk meningkatkan kualitas sepatu pada Industri Kecil dan Menengah
Authors: Wahyuning Caecilia Sri
Published: January 2019

One important aspect in shoe design is a matter of comfort, which is determined by dimensions and the shape of shoe last which is influenced by the design of the master shoe last. The use of 3D scanners, 3D printers, and CAD / CAM systems in the process of master shoe last design and production of shoe last can improve the quality of shoe products. However, the application of technology to the IKM implies the need to increase HR capabilities and substantial investment. This indicates the need for involvement of government and institutions / R & D institutions or universities. Therefore, to improve the design of university competencies in mastering technology, curriculum needs to be designed that refers to the competence of designer work in accordance with the progress / development of digital technology in the process of design and production. Key words: industry 4.0, Small and Medium Industries, master shoe last, quality
Cap(tioning) Resistance on Stage: Chicana/Latina Graduation Caps and StoryBoarding as Syncretic Testimonio
Authors: Mercado-López Larissa M. , Alamillo Laura , Herrera Cristina
Published: January 2019

This article examines the recent tradition of decorating and re-fashioning graduation caps, also known as mortarboards, by Chicanx/Latinx graduates. We describe this practice as StoryBoarding, a form of micro-storytelling tales of Chicana/Latina agency and resistance that counter, expose, and challenge institutionalized forms of racism. Many instances of StoryBoarding take place in the context of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), specifically during the Chicanx/Latinx graduation commencement ceremonies held at many campuses. While these events are celebratory, these past few years, alongside the celebrations, the ceremonies have also become spaces of critique and proclamation of the graduates’ views towards the current administration’s policies aimed at undocumented immigrants and people of Mexican and Latin American descent.
Do You Want to Tell Your Own Narrative?”: How One Teacher and Her Students Engage in Resistance by Leveraging Community Cultural Wealth
Authors: Martin-Beltrán Melinda , Montoya-Ávila Angélica , García Andrés A. , Canales Nancy
Published: January 2019

This qualitative case study offers a window into one classroom in which one Latinx English language arts teacher and her newcomer high school students tapped into community cultural wealth (Yosso, 2005) as they engaged in literacy practices to resist oppression, denounce discrimination, and strive for social justice. We draw upon Yosso’s (2005) framework of community cultural wealth (CCW) to understand how teachers can encourage resistance among historically marginalized students within the current racist and xenophobic political climate; and we examine how students respond to the teacher’s invitation to engage and develop their resistant capital through their writing. Data analyzed for this study include student letters, teacher interviews, and fieldnotes from one lesson, which was situated in a year-long ethnographic study. We found that the teacher cultivated resistant capital by tapping into students’ lived experiences to scrutinize oppressive rhetoric and persist in the face of adversity. Students seized the opportunity to resist the dominant anti-immigrant narrative by leveraging their resistant capital through counter-stories, assertions of experiential knowledge, and appeals to a moral imperative. Our study contributes to scholarship on CCW by exploring how CCW is utilized in a previously under-examined context and has implications for educators by offering examples of classroom practices that cultivate CCW and transform deficit discourses that threaten to impede academic success, especially among Latinx students.
As exposições de Arte Latino-americana no Riverside Museum de Nova York em 1939 e 1940
Authors: Cardoso Renata Gomes
Published: January 2019

O Brasil participou de duas exposições coletivas de arte latino-americana, nos Estados Unidos, nos anos de 1939 e 1940. Tais exposições foram realizadas no Museu Riverside, de Nova York, e estavam vinculadas ao grande evento desses anos, a “Feira de Nova York”, organizada pelo governo dos Estados Unidos, com a participação de diversas nações. Este artigo apresenta e analisa a dinâmica da organização da seção brasileira nas duas mostras, observando os resultados em sua configuração final, em uma perspectiva ainda inicial de pesquisa, que parte dos catálogos e dos relatórios publicados pelo governo brasileiro, sobre os eventos.
Nilai Karakter dalam Habituasi Budaya Masyarakat Kampung Adat Cireundeu
Authors: Emilda Nia
Published: January 2019

Cireundeu merupakan salah satu Kampung Adat di Provinsi Jawa Barat yang memiliki keunikan dan kekhasan budaya yang dijaga secara turun temurun. Hal ini menjadikan Kampung Adat Cireundeu banyak dikunjungi dan terbuka bagi tamu atau wisatawan. Oleh sebab itu, masyarakat diharuskan untuk mempertahankan nilai-nilai karakter yang dimiliki agar tidak tergerus oleh budaya lain. Habituasi budaya yang dimiliki oleh masyarakat Kampung Adat Cireundeu ini antara lain menggunakan singkong sebagai bahan makanan pokok, serta penyelenggaraan upacara adat Suraan yang dilakukan sekali dalam satu tahun. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan gambaran tentang nilai-nilai karakter yang ada pada habituasi budaya, serta upaya yang dilakukan untuk mempertahankan nilai-nilai karakter tersebut.

Kata Kunci: Nilai Karakter, Habituasi Budaya, Masyarakat
Institutionalization of sociology of social movements: integration of scientific and educational aspects
Authors: Skobelina Natalia Anatolyevna
Published: January 2019

Modern scholars pay attention to the tendency towards consolidation and unification of the various elements of the system of science education, which is also relevant for sociology. The article lays emphasis on institutionalization of the sociology of social movements and application of integrated approach in studying the indicated sociological direction. The goal of this article is the determination of integration process of scientific and educational aspects in sociology of social movements through the strategy of integralism that is understood as a method of organization f integration process. The article suggests the model of institutionalization of sociology of social movements, which has the structure comprised of the consecutive levels of integration. The research is based on the integrated approach, uses general scientific methods, including the analysis of scientific literature. The dependence of integration process on the type of used strategy is demonstrated within the framework of integrated approach. The integration process that underlies the institutionalization of sociology of movements is characterized by the internal, external and complex strategies in accordance with the micro-, meso- and macro-levels, as well as defined by the three stages of institutionalization of the sociology of social movements. In conclusion, the author underlines that the integration approach contributes to the development of sociological knowledge in the area of studying the modern social movements. The article is recommended to the pedagogues of sociology of social movements of the higher education facilities and all interested in the indicated topic.
The evolution of Master’s Degree Program in Russia: prerequisites, problems and prospects
Authors: Stukalova Irina Borisovna
Published: January 2019

The goal of this article lies the examination of evolution of Master’s Degree Program in Russia, as well as determination of the promising trends of its development. The object of this research is the Master’s curricula implemented in higher education facilities of the Russian Federation. The subject is the status of Master’s Degree Program within the hierarchy of national education system that defines its effectiveness functions and types of curricula. The author assesses the quantitative characteristics of the Master’s Programs in Russian universities, and concludes that it becomes the key program for preparing the highly qualified specialists. The article also reveals the problems and typical “deceptions” in the area of implementation of the Master’s Programs regarding their succession, objective functions and academic component. The research provides the results of survey performed among the Master’s Program applicants of the leading Russian socioeconomic universities, which allow forecasting their individual educational trajectories. The author formulates the suggestions on the need for parallel development and implementation of academic and practice-oriented (applied) Master’s Programs as a promising direction of the development of Master’s Degree Program in the system of continuing education of the Russian Federation.
EXPLANATORY POWER OF PRICE SHOCKS IN FOOD SECURITY EQUATION OF NET FOOD BUYERS IN NIGERIA
Authors: ACHOJA Felix , OKEKE Daniel
Published: January 2019

In a developing country such as Nigeria, fluctuation in macroeconomic factors can bring about food price shocks and food insecurity. It is important to investigate whether food price shocks have impacted the food security status of net food buying households. This study specifically examines the effect of food price shocks on the food security status of net food buying households in Nigeria. Secondary data were elicited from Central Bank of Nigeria and National Bureau of Statistics for the 1995-2016 years period. In analyzing the collected data, descriptive statistics (mean and percentage), coefficient of variation and regression model were used. The result revealed that all macroeconomic factors except exchange rate have a positive and significant relationship with food price shock. The result also indicated a 64.35% variation in food price shock with a variation of 38.07% in consumption expenditure (food security status) over the time period. On account of this, minimum consumption expenditure was over N1,304 compared to the World Bank consumption expenditure per person. Hence revealing that net buying households have extremely high cost of living and low welfare status (food security status). On the basis of this findings. It is recommended that the government should implement policies and regulations that will control and stabilize those macroeconomic factors that can agitate increases in food prices and cause food price shocks. This study had filled the knowledge gap by providing information on the degree to which food price shocks can affect the food security status of net food buying households in Nigeria.
خودشكوفايي مم در روایت مم و زین بر اساس الگوي انسان گرايانة آبراهام مزلو
Authors: Rashid Jihad Shukri
Published: January 2019

In the retelling of the story (Mem u Zin) "Mems" characterization is the result of careful and artistic depiction of Khani. The poet's detailed description of "Mems" character has amazed many addressees and researchers in a way that psychologists will do an in-depth research into this characterization according to examples from Abraham Mazlos Humanistic Model wherein human self-actualization is described. In this research "Mems" character in Khani's story depiction with Mazlo's components of self-actualization have been compared. This research shows that Ahmadi Khani has had a larger aim when carefully depiction Mems character and behavior. In this research by using humanistic model ideas, Abraham Mazlo can clearly state and portray "Mems" actions and behavior and investigate into "Mems" character. However Mazlos clarification and description of self-actualization with all the attributes of the hero  of the story is not coherent but is coherent with all the specialties' that Mazlo has taken into consideration which will be described to the readers in this research.                                                                                                                           Key words: Abraham Mazlo, Ahmadi Khani, Mem u Zin, Mem
M. tuberculosis Kompleks İzolatlarının Anti-Tüberküloz İlaçlara Direnç Oranlarında Yıllara Göre Değişim; Sakarya
Authors: TERZİ Hüseyin Agah , AYDEMİR Özlem , KARAKEÇE Engin , KÖROĞLU Mehmet , ALTINDİŞ Mustafa
Published: January 2019

Tüberkülozda ilaç direnç
sürveyansının yapılması tüberküloz kontrol ve tedavi programlarının temelini
oluşturur.  Bu çalışmada,
laboratuvarımızda izole edilen M.
tuberculosis kompleksi izolatlarının primer antitüberküloz ilaçlara
duyarlılıklarının araştırılması ve direnç paternlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Çalışmada, 2012-2017 yılları arasında tüberküloz şüphesi ile laboratuvarımıza
gönderilen 11194 klinik örnek değerlendirmeye alınmıştır. Tüberküloz kültürü ve
duyarlılık testleri BACTEC MGIT 960 (Becton Dickinson, ABD) sistemi ile,
üretici ﬁrmanın önerileri doğrultusunda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmaya alınan
örneklerden M. tuberculosis kompleks
olarak tanımlananan 466 (%4,1) örneğe antibiyotik duyarlılık testi
uygulanmıştır. Klinik örneklerde M.
tuberculosis kompleks pozitifliği, 2012-2017 yılları arasında sırasıyla;
%4,5, %3,4, %3,5, %4,6, %5,4 ve %3,1 bulunmuştur. İzole edilen M. tuberculosis kompleksi izolatları,
2012-2017 yılları arasında sırasıyla %66,2, %90,7, %81,4, %78, %80, %74
oranında tüm primer ilaçlara duyarlı bulunmuştur. En az bir antitüberküloz
ilaca direnç oranı %14,8 olarak bulunmuştur. 
Çok ilaca direnç ise %4,1oranında bulunmuştur. Çoklu direnç daha çok
2012 yılında saptanmıştır. TB dışı mikobakteri saptama oranı ise %0,4 olarak
bulunmuştur. Tüberkülozda direnç paternlerinin izlenmesi, uygulanacak tedavi
protokollerinin belirlenmesinde önemli olduğu gibi uzun vadede direnç
gelişiminin önlenmesinde de yararlı olacaktır.
Caleidoscópio ibero-americano sob a ótica de José Marques de Melo
Authors: Medina Cremilda
Published: January 2019

José Marques de Melo, herdeiro da bagagem técnica e dos subsídios sistematizados pela sociologia funcionalista norte-americana, ou das ênfases jurídicas do Quarto Poder, que os primeiros cursos de Jornalismo no País (anos 1940-50) ofereciam, descolou-se de uma carreira da rotina profissional para viajar na terra brasileira, na América ou na Europa, em busca da pesquisa permanente, regida por interrogações e não certezas ideológicas ou doutrinárias. A identidade aberta de um brasileiro, latino e ibero-americano se comprova na pluralidade de suas digitais que seus livros e coletâneas registram. Todas elas conjugando múltiplas cabeças. A discussão de políticas públicas da comunicação coletiva, anônima, social, como queiram, menos massiva, tem alimentado congressos, associações, cursos e formação estrito e lato senso de profissionais. Nessa seara, José Marques de Melo ganhou liderança ibero-americana ímpar. Destaca-se a essência do conteúdo que o mobilizava, dizendo de outra forma, sua sede de pluralidade epistemológica, seu abraço incondicional aos diferentes e sua consciente miscigenação dos contributos identitários. Em síntese, somos herdeiros do conjunto de títulos que percorrem todos esses passos.
Eficacia de la meditación trascendente-método xirione en reducción de ansiedad-estado en pacientes con trastorno mixto ansioso-depresivo
Authors: Lauro Roca Lucero Johanna
Published: January 2019

Objetivo. Comprobar la eficacia de la Meditación Método Xirione en la reducción del nivel de ansiedad – estado en pacientes diagnosticados con trastorno mixto ansioso – depresivo. Materiales y Métodos: Un ensayo clínico aleatorizado, de grupos paralelos. Se incluyeron a cuarenta pacientes diagnosticados por un médico psiquiatra con trastorno mixto ansioso-depresivo (F41.2), los cuales fueron distribuidos al azar, con una relación 1:1, en un grupo experimental (n=20) y un grupo control (n=20). La intervención de estudio se desarrolló a lo largo de ocho sesiones cuya duración fue de dos horas, dos veces por semana y se centró en el aprendizaje y práctica de los 5 principales primeros pasos de la Meditación Trascendente - Método Xirione. El outcome a medir antes y después de la intervención fue la medida del inventario de ansiedad rasgo-estado (IDARE). Resultados. Después de la intervención con el Taller de Meditación Método Xirione se observó que, en el grupo experimental, el 60% de integrantes presentó ansiedad-estado baja. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los niveles de ansiedad-estado de los grupos de estudio después de concluida la intervención (p<0.05). Además, se encontró un tamaño de efecto calificado como alto de acuerdo a los resultados de la D de Cohen=0.92. Conclusión. La intervención con Meditación Método Xirione en pacientes diagnosticados con trastorno mixto ansioso–depresivo, redujo significativamente el nivel de ansiedad–estado en comparación a los pacientes que solo recibieron terapia farmacológica.
Actividad ansiolítica del extracto etanólico de las hojas de Thymus vulgaris (Tomillo) en Rattus norvegicus
Authors: Morales Vergara Sergio Adrian
Published: January 2019

Objetivo: Demostrar que la administración del extracto etanólico de las hojas del Thymus vulgaris “Tomillo” presenta efecto ansiolítico en Rattus novergicus (var. Wistar). Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio aplicativo y experimental. Se clasificaron a las ratas albinas en 5 grupos de acuerdo a la sustancia administrada, recibiendo tres de ellos extracto etanólico de las hojas del Thymus vulgaris en diferentes dosis, el cuarto grupo, clonazepam y el quinto grupo agua estéril como placebo, teniendo un total de 50 ratas. Resultados: Se encontró que el extracto etanólico de las hojas de Thymus vulgaris no presenta efecto ansiolítico estadísticamente significativo en Rattus novergicus (p>0,05), además se halló que el efecto ansiolítico de las hojas del Thymus vulgaris no es directamente proporcional a su dosis de administración. Conclusion: El extracto etanólico de las hojas del Thymus vulgaris no presenta un efecto ansiolítico significativo en Rattus novergicus.
Experience of using Odessa region limestones as foundation base
Authors: Mitinskiy Vasiliy , Novskiy Oleksandr , Novskiy Vasiliy
Published: January 2019

The characteristic properties of limestone-shell rock used as foundation base, including shear resistance transformation into friction resistance, are described. The main provisions of the method for determining piles bearing capacity using limestone mechanical characteristics dependence on the tensile strength under uniaxial compression in Odessa region. The results of limestone-shell rock full-scale tests by bored piles are presented. Experimental values of piles bearing capacity are compared with the values obtained by calculation using different methods.
Designing of buildings and structures at land sliding and slide hazardous segments of slopes
Authors: Slyusarenko Yuriy , Tytarenko Volodymyr , Shuminskiy Valerii , Vynnykov Yuriy
Published: January 2019

The main document of the regulatory framework for the design of buildings and structures on landslide and landslide-prone areas is DBN.1.1-46:2017 «Engineering protection of territories, buildings and structures from landslides and landslides. The main provisions» and the state standard DSTU-N B V.1.1-37:2016, «Manual on engineering protection of territories, buildings and structures from landslides and landslips». In development of the provisions of this set of regulatory framework, a number of regulations and standards have been developed to ensure the construction of buildings and structures on landslide and landslide-prone areas, considering the complex geological and hydro geological conditions of the construction site.
Peculiarities of structures inspection by the example of a three-chamber navigation lock in Zaporizhzhia city
Authors: Syvko Ivan , Syvko Rudolf , Selimov Anatoliy , Tytarenko Volodymyr , Zharko Liudmyla , Fesenko Oleg
Published: January 2019

Peculiarities of structures of hydro technical structures technical condition are considered. The problem concerning normative documentation on the inspection of hydraulic structures is considered, and the absence of standards for the inspection of this type structures is revealed. The issue of hydraulic structures inspection by the example of a three-chamber lockin Zaporizhzhia city is considered. The issue of the deformed state according to observations of past years are considered. The recommendations for the further exploitation, repair and completion of reconstruction of a three-chamber lockin Zaporizhzhia are given.
Experimental research of retaining walls with structural surface
Authors: Timchenko Radomir , Krishko Dmytro , Savenko Volodymyr
Published: January 2019

The retaining walls are one of the most widespread types of engineering structures. Behaviour numerous studies of various soils with soaking have showed that their bearing capacity and compliance are closely related to their moisture content degree. To obtain information on the displacements and sediments of model structures and grounds, the hour-type indicators are used. The carried out researches have shown that with the same ground base, loading and boundary conditions, evident for a retaining wall with a structural surface, there is an inclusion in entire soil massif work. The uniformity of the structures and the ground base general deformations, in turn, provides retaining wall with a structural surface greater stability.
Research of microelements content in the stratal waters
Authors: Mykhailovska Olena
Published: January 2019

Відомо, що пластова вода є джерелом цінних мікроелементів, а саме йоду та брому. Підтверджено, що йод і бром ‒ продукт єдиного процесу трансформації органічної речовини, що відбувається при високих температурах і тисках. Для визначення вмісту йоду застосовано йодометричне визначення з використанням гіпохлориту  як окиснювача. Цей метод дозволяє визначити кількість іонів йоду з точністю до 0,02 мг в аналізованому об’ємі води без підготовки. Установлено, що пластові води приурочені до пісковиків глибиною від 3 ‒ 14 до 30 м. Води представлено у вигляді розсолів. Визначено, що пластові води Чижівського та Більського родовищ можуть бути віднесені до йодо-бромного типу (бром, який складає щонайменше 25,0 мг/л, йод ‒ принаймні 5,0 мг/л). Згідно з дослідженням вод Серпухівського горизонту Чижівського родовища, виявлено експоненціальну залежність між середнім умістом йоду та вмістом солей у пластових водах свердловин № 39, 50 Чижівського родовища. Вивчено пластові води Більського родовища. Серпухівські відкладення товщиною 200 м представлено щільними пісковиками та алевролітами. У пластових водах свердловин 104 і 105 виявлено бром, йод у кількостях, доцільних для промислового видобутку. Пластова вода має мінералізацію близько176 г л. Дослідження показали, що води Чижівського й Більського родовищ  можуть бути використані для промислового вилучення йоду та брому, оскільки вміст йоду перевищує 10 мг/л, а вміст брому досягає 599 мг/л. З’ясовано, що ці пластові води є цінною сировиною для вилучення корисних мікроелементів, які зараз втрачаються.
Robust Tracking with Model Mismatch for Fast and Safe Planning: an SOS Optimization Approach
Authors: Singh Sumeet , Chen Mo , Herbert Sylvia , Tomlin Claire , Pavone Marco
Published: January 2019

In the pursuit of real-time motion planning, a commonly adopted practice is to compute a trajectory by running a planning algorithm on a simplified, low-dimensional dynamical model, and then employ a feedback tracking controller that tracks such a trajectory by accounting for the full, high-dimensional system dynamics. While this strategy of planning with model mismatch generally yields fast computation times, there are no guarantees of dynamic feasibility, which hampers application to safety-critical systems. Building upon recent work that addressed this problem through the lens of Hamilton-Jacobi (HJ) reachability, we devise an algorithmic framework whereby one computes, offline, for a pair of "planner" (i.e., low-dimensional) and "tracking" (i.e., high-dimensional) models, a feedback tracking controller, and associated tracking bound. This bound is then used as a safety margin when generating motion plans via the low-dimensional model. Specifically, we harness the computational tool of sum-of-squares (SOS) programming to design a bilinear optimization algorithm for the computation of the feedback tracking controller and associated tracking bound. The algorithm is demonstrated via numerical experiments, with an emphasis on investigating the trade-off between the increased computational scalability afforded by SOS and its intrinsic conservativeness. Collectively, our results enable scaling the appealing strategy of planning with model mismatch to systems that are beyond the reach of HJ analysis, while maintaining safety guarantees.
Deep BOO! Automating Beam Orientation Optimization in Radiation Therapy.
Authors: Ogunmolu Olalekan , Folkerts Michael , Nguyen Dan , Gans Nicholas , Jiang Steve
Published: January 2019

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a method for treating cancers by aiming radiation to cancer tumor while minimizing radiation to organs-at-risk. % from a robot's tool frame. 
Usually, radiation is aimed from a particle accelerator, mounted on a robot manipulator. Computationally finding the correct treatment plan for a target volume is often an exhaustive combinatorial search problem, and traditional optimization methods have not yielded real-time feasible results. Aiming to automate the beam orientation and intensity-modulation process, we introduce a novel set of techniques leveraging (i) pattern recognition, (ii) monte carlo evaluations, (iii) game theory, and (iv)  neuro-dynamic programming. We optimize a deep neural network policy that guides Monte Carlo simulations of promising beamlets.  Seeking a saddle equilibrium, we let  two fictitious neural network players,  within a zero-sum Markov game framework, alternatingly play a best response to their opponent's mixed strategy profile. % during episodes of a two-player Markov decision game.  During inference, the optimized policy predicts feasible beam angles on test target volumes. This work merges the beam orientation and fluence map optimization subproblems in IMRT sequential treatment planning system into one pipeline. We formally introduce our approach, and present numerical results for coplanar beam angles on prostate cases. 
Overview on Steady-state Nuclear Methods for BWR Nuclear Core Design and Analysis
Authors: Chiang Ren-Tai
Published: January 2019

An overview on nuclear methods for boiling water reactors (BWR) core design and analysis is provided based on the ANS Standard 19.3. The steady-state BWR nuclear methods, composed of neutron cross section library generation method, lattice physics method and core physics method, are systematically reviewed and associated computer codes in common use for BWR core design and analysis are listed. Veriﬁcation and validation, the two complementary aspects in determining the range of applicability of the calculation system, are discussed extensively. The biases and uncertainties for the predictions from the calculation system over its demonstrated range of applicability are also discussed.
Genome-wide identification and annotation of microsatellite markers in white truffle (Tuber magnatum)
Authors: UNCU Ayşe Özgür , UNCU Ali Tevfik
Published: January 2019

The white truffle Tuber magnatum Pico is an ectomycorrhizal fungus, which produces the most economically valuable edible ascomata, referred to as truffles. Highly appreciated sensory properties and exceptional market prices make truffle fungi an important focus of research. Accordingly, there is increasing interest to characterize truffle aroma volatiles, fully understand their reproduction and, characterize their genomes, analyze their population structure and molecular genetic diversity. While production of truffle species was confined before to natural woodlands, development of host seedling inoculation protocols in 1970s established truffle production as a managed agricultural activity. On the other hand, T. magnatum inoculated seedling production was achieved only recently, since morphological criteria were insufficient for the precise identification of T. magnatum mycorrhizas without DNA-based identification protocols. The present research describes the development and functional annotation of novel microsatellite markers in T. magnatum genome. A bioinformatics workflow was applied in order to mine for microsatellite sequences in T. magnatum genome assembly, convert the loci to PCR markers, map marker amplification on genomic sequences and calculate allele sizes. As a result, 11 189 microsatellite markers specific to T. magnatum were developed. Annotation analysis was performed for marker sequences, resulting in 3377 marker loci matching with T. magnatum proteins. Thus, these markers have high potential to tag genes of interest in functional genomic analyses. As a result of the present work, a large database of T. magnatum specific DNA markers was introduced as a useful genomic resource for the valuable ectomycorrhizal fungus species.
Then and now: Themes in language assessment research
Authors: Plakans Lia
Published: January 2019

This short reflection considers major themes in language assessment research in two years across a decade, 2007 and 2017. The themes were selected after reviewing three major journals in language testing. Each theme will be described and discussed along with comparisons between the two years.
Corporation Social Responsibility and Bank Performance in Nigeria
Authors: Enughulu Stephen , Dabor Rebecca Omosefe
Published: January 2019

There have been divergent opinions by various scholars on the impact of corporate social responsibility activities on firm performance due to the upsurge costs involved in its provision. Some researchers maintained that it is the corporate entities' obligation to recompense operating community for the destruction of its natural resources. This research work is aimed at ascertaining the connection of corporate social responsibility with performance of corporate entities. The sectorial scope of this study is the financial sector. Ten banks were chosen by randomization. The hypotheses were tested by panel least analysis method. The findings divulges that return on capital employed has no emblematic influence on CSR banks under review. The findings also showed a positive connection of return on investment with CSR banks under review. Lastly, the finding showed that the influence of net income margin on CSR is not emblematical.
Key Factors Analysis of E-Commerce and Marketplace Purchasing Decision in Palembang
Authors: Rosa Aslamia , Iisnawati Iisnawati , Daud Islahuddin
Published: January 2019

We could find the existing of many e-commerce and market place in Palembang, such as MatahariMall.com, Zalora, Lazada, Tokopedia, Blibli, Shopee, Elevania and Bukalapak. To win the competition and build a sustainable competitiveness, those e-commerce and market place need to hold the key factors of online purchase decision. This research purpose is to investigate online shopping experience, word of mouth and web brand image affect to web trustworthiness and whether purchase decision affected by web trustworthiness and online shopping experience. The data taken from questionnaires that distributed to 100 respondents in Palembang. This research analyzed by using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results show a positive influence between online shopping experience and branding image to web trustworthiness. Word of mouth does not have influence to web trustworthiness. The result found that positive influence between web trustworthiness to purchase decision, whereas online shopping experience does not have influence to purchase decision.
A BRIEF REVIEW FOR E-COMMERCE AND THE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Authors: AYDIN Miraç , AYHAN Mustafa Batuhan
Published: January 2019

Along with the rapid development of information technologies, traditional trade has moved to electronic area.   Today, many business activities are performed in electronic environment. Since electronic commerce is rapid and easily reachable, it has begun to attract much more attention by consumers and businesses over time. In this study, a brief review about e-commerce is provided. Eight different tools which can be used in e-commerce are explained. Seven types of e-commerce are classified. In addition, nine payment methods of e-commerce are elaborated. Furthermore, the importance of customer satisfaction is highlighted. Based on this, three main critical success factors including eight sub-factors are structured in a hierarchical form to aid the companies in e-commerce. This study aims to examine the hot topic of e-commerce with different aspects. Furthermore, it sets a well-organized base in order to decide the best e-commerce company regarding the critical success factors explained in this study. In further steps, a multi criteria decision making method can be applied to specify the best e-commerce company.
Logistic Regression Based Model for Improving the Accuracy and Time Complexity of ROI's Extraction in Real Time Traffic Signs Recognition System
Authors: Qararyah Fareed , Daraghmi Yousef-Awwad , Daraghmi Eman Yasser
Published: January 2019

Designing accurate and time-efficient real-time traffic sign recognition systems is a crucial part of developing the intelligent vehicle which is the main agent in the intelligent transportation system. Traffic sign recognition systems consist of an initial detection phase where images and colors are segmented and fed to the recognition phase. The most challenging process in such systems in terms of time consumption is the detection phase. The tradeoff in previous studies, which proposed different methods for detecting traffic signs, is between accuracy and computation time. Therefore, this paper presents a novel accurate and time-efficient color segmentation approach based on logistic regression. We used RGB color space as the domain to extract the features of our hypothesis; this has boosted the speed of our approach since no color conversion is needed. Our trained segmentation classifier was tested on 1000 traffic sign images taken in different lighting conditions. The results show that our approach segmented 974 of these images correctly and in a time less than one-fifth of the time needed by any other robust segmentation method.
Metal Swarf and Cutting Fluid Waste Management in Metal Processing Industry
Authors: SALİHOĞLU Nezih Kamil , AMIN Zeinab , Celikli Çagla
Published: January 2019

Metal swarf is unavoidable material in metal processing industry, also metal swarf treatment lead to cost savings by metal waste reduction and removing the cutting fluid waste, that cause to increasing process stability and metal value. It is interested that in how to recycle metal swarf especially when swarf surrounded by cutting fluid, is considered because these waste are classified as hazardous waste. The aim of the study is to increase the process efficiency and environmental performance by metal waste reduction at source which are the first step of the waste hierarchy. The results of the experiments showed that 3391 tons of metal swarf coated with cutting fluids which contained 2.29% cutting fluid be produced annually. It has been found that if the total amount of cutting fluid on the swarf surface be reduced to less than 1% leads to a significant mass reduction in the amount of hazardous waste. In this research, it was considered, 107,922 USD profit at the end of first year and 205,278 USD at the end of second year would be obtained by reducing the cutting fluid content from 2.29% to 0.8% with using cutting fluid that surrounded metal swarf separation equipment in manufacturing location.
Discussion on the “Localization” Singing Technique Transformation of Opera in the Background of Chinese Culture
Authors: Gong Ni
Published: January 2019

Opera has been developed in China for more than a hundred years as an “imported product” in the West. But the deep-rooted traditional ideas and the artistic aesthetics accumulated over thousands of years have also given the opera a new youth in China. Among them, the most affected area is singing technique. As one of the most intuitive external performance features of opera, singing technique has been the most affected by “localization” and has created a unique singing method belonging to China. Of course, this method is not formed in one fell swoop. The purpose of this paper is to explore the process of “localization” of opera singing technique in the context of Chinese culture, and to demonstrate it completely from the forms, methods, ideas and systems of change, so as to apply the theory more deeply to practical singing and teaching.
Fluktuasi Populasi Serangga Wereng Batang Coklat (Nilaparvata lugens) Pada Lahan Sawah Di Kabupaten Kerawang Jawa Barat
Authors: Sianipar Martua Suhunan
Published: January 2019

Brown Planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stal.) is a main pest of paddy. The purpose of this research is to study the population of Brown Planthopper and the natural enemy. The method of this research using survey. Survey was conducted in three experimental plots at JatisariSubdistrict, Karawang District, West Javaand in the greenhouse of the Department of Plant Pests and Deseases, Faculty of Agriculture,  Universitas Padjadjaran. The sample were collected by systematically diagonal using yellow stiky trap and manually or visual counting. The result showed population fluctuation BPH below the economy line where is temperature, humidity and rainfall did not significantly effect to the BPH population. It was indicated by the regression analysis of each temperature Y= (- 24.225 + 1.008 X1 ; R2 =0,020; P/Sign = 0.660),  Humidity  (Y=- 32.337 + 0.424 X2; R2  = 0,124; P/ Sign  = 0.261) and Rainfall (Y=1.707 + 0.090 X3 ; R2  = 0.050; P/ Sign = 0.487). There is a relation between temperature, humidity and rainfall to BPH (Y = - 123 + 2.685 T + 0.649 RH - 0.14 CH; R2 = 0.236; P/ Sign = 0.516) dit not significantly because as the value of significance (P = Sign)  > 0.05.8. The diversity index was moderate 1.88