bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tacrolimus Pharmacokinetics in Living-Donor and Deceased-Donor Liver Transplant in Saudi Patients
Authors: Abou-Auda Hisham S. , Qaddour Eqbal , Alsisi Hussein , Ajlan Azizah , Alsebayel Mohammad
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Tacrolimus is a macrolide immunosuppressant. It has a narrow therapeutic index and serious side effects which necessitate monitoring of tacrolimus blood concentration. The trough concentration of the drug may also differ based on the type of liver transplant. This study was conducted to investigate differences in pharmacokinetics between transplant types and to determine tacrolimus population pharmacokinetic in liver transplant recipients in Saudi Arabia.

Method: Patients on tacrolimus, as the main immunosuppressant, who underwent liver transplant throughout2012-2014 were retrospectively studied. Demographic characteristic, tacrolimus blood trough concentrations, liver, renal, biochemistry, and hematology lab results were all collected. The pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated assuming one compartment model.

Results: Tacrolimus pharmacokinetic parameters were found to be as following; elimination rate constant () 0.094 ±  0.0123, apparent volume of distribution () 112.48±63.033 L/hr, elimination half-life () 7.46± 1.01 hr and apparent total body clearance () 10.27± 5.69 L/hr (mean ± SD).

Statistically significant difference was found between living-donor and deceased-donor liver transplant with respect to apparent clearance and apparent volume of distribution. Living-donor liver transplant recipients have apparent volume of distribution of 97.39±47.00 L (mean ± SD) and an apparent clearance of 8.89±4.24L/hr (mean± SD). On the other hand, deceased-donor liver transplant has an apparent clearance of 12.97±7.09L/hr (mean ± SD) and an apparent volume of distribution of 142.17± 78.65 L (mean ± SD).

Conclusions: Tacrolimus pharmacokinetics parameters were accurately determined in liver transplant recipients in Saudi Arabia. The results of the present study can be clinically used in the therapeutic drug monitoring of tacrolimus in the individualization of drug dosage and taking the appropriate clinical decisions to prevent allograft rejection.
RELAÇÕES INTERMUNICIPAIS DE FRONTEIRA: análise dos mecanismos de integração adotados pelas cidades gêmeas de São Borja (Brasil) e Santo Tomé (Argentina)
Authors: Zanela Mendes Larissa , Pintos Sabedra Ceolin Lisianne , Bernardino Colvero Ronaldo
Published: April 2019

Este artigo propõe o estudo sobre as relações de fronteira entre São Borja, pertencente ao estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, e Santo Tomé, que se encontra na província de Corrientes, Argentina. A pesquisa tem como foco a análise dos mecanismos de integração adotados pelos municípios, onde são estudadas três entidades binacionais que atuam para a que a integração ocorra de modo institucionalizado: a Associação de Produtores e Empresários de São Borja e Santo Tomé (APESS), a Câmara Binacional São Borja – Santo Tomé e o Comitê de Fronteira de Localidade Fronteiriça Vinculada, buscando verificar a efetividade das ações dos referidos órgãos em prol da integração fronteiriça. Pautado pela metodologia qualitativa, foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa bibliográfica com base em autores contemporâneos, bem como foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas e efetuado estudo documental das principais atuações dos entes selecionados para atear luzes ao questionamento que norteia a pesquisa. Como resultado da análise das principais atuações desses atores paradiplomáticos destaca-se que, apesar de constituir um processo lento e gradual, a cooperação transfronteiriça entre as cidades gêmeas caminha em direção à integração visando o desenvolvimento regional.
Разработка акселерационной программы стартапов в радиоэлектронной промышленности
Authors: Трофимов Олег Владимирович , Ганин Андрей Николаевич
Published: April 2019

Субъекты российской радиоэлектронной промышленности слабо ориентированы на развитие стартапов и не рассматривают их как базовый механизм своего инновационного и технологического развития. Есть мнение, что именно в этом направлении существует потенциал развития отрасли, реализовать который возможно за счет разработки и реализации отраслевой акселерационной программы стартапов. В статье показано, что бизнес-акселератор в данном случае выступает в качестве инструмента поиска и применения решений на основе новых технологий в области радиоэлектроники для повышения эффективности и конкурентоспособности субъектов отрасли. Акселерационная программа формулирует запрос и ставить задачу для стартапов, а стартапам, в свою очередь, помогает с адаптацией идеи и продуктов под технологический и бизнес-ландшафт радиоэлектронной промышленности в целом.
Развитие механизма формирования компетентностного потенциала управления с использованием возможностей сетевизации и цифровизации социально-экономических систем
Authors: Аленина Карина Анатольевна , Грибанов Юрий Иванович
Published: April 2019

На современном этапе общественного развития производственные и управленческие отношения кардинально меняются под влиянием сетевизации, информатизации и цифровизации.
Это порождает запрос на новые компетенции руководителей, актуальные для успешного решения задач организации сетевого взаимодействия компаний (предприятий, организаций), цифровизации процессов производства и управления, ускорения процессов принятия решений на основе их информатизации и т.д.
На смену руководителю-администратору, приходит руководитель-организатор, координатор, мотиватор, умеющий на практике, в реальных условиях и в режиме «реального времени» решать текущие задачи и возникающие проблемы.
Развитие промышленных предприятий в условиях становления цифровой экономики
Authors: Пискунов Андрей Иванович , Глезман Людмила Васильевна
Published: April 2019

Сегодня эффективность экономики регионов и городов во многом зависит от уровня их цифровизации, которая затрагивает все сферы жизнедеятельности. Мировой мегатренд цифровизации экономики предопределяет необходимость вступления предприятий российских промышленных отраслей на путь цифровых преобразований. В статье раскрывается значение цифровизации для промышленных предприятий в условиях становления цифровой экономики, а также обозначены проблемные точки российской промышленности на пути цифровизации производственных процессов. Проведен обзор практических аспектов цифровизации промышленных предприятий Пермского края. Пермский край уверенно вступил в процесс цифровых преобразований в экономике и сегодня входит в десятку регионов с развитой цифровой экономикой. Накопленные и приобретенные компетенции региона в сфере цифровой модернизации экономики могут представлять интерес для других территорий Российской Федерации.
Продовольственная безопасность и торгово-сбытовая политика в условиях глобализации
Authors: Дудин Михаил Николаевич , Лясников Николай Васильевич
Published: April 2019

В статье рассмотрена проблематика продовольственной безопасности в условиях глобализации, исследованы факторы влияния, ключевые аспекты продовольственной безопасности и механизмы ее обеспечения. Основной акцент сделан на ключевой роли торгово-сбытовой политики и необходимости развития и модернизации системы «поле (ферма) – потребитель».
Бизнес-модели индустрии сервиса в условиях цифровизации экономики
Authors: Устинова Ольга Евгеньевна
Published: April 2019

Одним из эффективных инструментов менеджмента современных компаний становится разработка бизнес-моделей, включающая инновационные принципы и подходы к управлению и позволяющая сформировать конкурентные преимущества и устойчивое положение на рынке. Использование технологий бизнес-моделирования индустрии сервиса в условиях цифровизации экономики является одним из аспектов, рассматриваемых инвесторами в качестве оценки перспективности проектов. Исследование проблем, связанных с формированием типовых элементов бизнес-моделей и их взаимосвязей в современных условиях роста сервисной индустрии, становятся особо актуальным.
Государственная поддержка АПК как необходимый фактор развития отрасли
Authors: Филатова Оксана Сергеевна , Селезнева Юлия Александровна
Published: April 2019

Сельское хозяйство, являясь основной отраслью, обеспечивающей продовольственную безопасность страны, нуждается в постоянной государственной поддержке. Авторы статьи утверждают, что собственные накопления не могут обеспечить расширенное воспроизводство сельхозтоваропроизводителей. В статье отмечено, что в последние десятилетия вектор на поддержку устойчивого развития этой отрасли стал одним из приоритетных направлений экономической политики государства. В статье приведен обзор нормативно-правовых актов и государственных программ в рассматриваемой области, проведен анализ эффективности деятельности сельскохозяйственных предприятий России. В качестве примера рассматриваются показатели деятельности сельскохозяйственных предприятий Липецкой области. Авторы выделяют основные отличительные особенности кредитования предприятий сельского хозяйства, отмечают проблемы и определяют необходимость дальнейшего продолжения применения различных механизмов государственной поддержки данной отрасли экономики.
Повышение эффективности государственной поддержки малого предпринимательства в туристическом секторе Азербайджана
Authors: Имамвердиева Чинара Руфат
Published: April 2019

Сегодня основной задачей является осуществление государственного регулирования предпринимательства в правильном и плановом порядке для оценки богатого туристического потенциала с целью обеспечения развития туристического сектора страны. В этой связи в статье показана важность государственного регулирования малого предпринимательства и организации эффективной деятельности туристического сектора. В то же время показаны трудности, с которыми сталкивается малое предпринимательство в туристическом секторе, пути их преодоления и основные направления государственного регулирования. Автор исследует эффективность государственной поддержки малому предпринимательству в туризме с позиции таких направлений, как финансы, инвестиции, инновации, политика сотрудничества, развитие социального туризма и т.д. В целом, автор анализирует государственную поддержку развития туристической сферы деятельности и выдвигает ряд предложений, способствующих повышению ее эффективности.
Between Socialist Modernity and Liquid Modernity. Vesna Goldsworthy’s Memoir Chernobyl Strawberries
Authors: Linke Gabriele
Published: April 2019

In modernity studies, there has been an ongoing debate about different forms and phases of modernity. Eastern and Western Europe present special cases in this debate because modernity developed unevenly, and differences became particularly obvious after World War II. While the ‘Eastern bloc’ strove for socialist modernity, Western Europe continued its route of classic capitalist modernity, soon entering the state of late, or liquid modernity, of which fluid and fragmented identities were a defining feature. These conceptions of modernity have been reflected upon in the life narratives of people who experienced different modernities, of which Vesna Goldsworthy’s memoir Chernobyl Strawberries is a compelling example. She grew up in Yugoslavia’s socialist modernity but, at the age of twenty-five, left for Britain, where she became a journalist and literary scholar. A close reading of her memoir reveals that she emphasizes the similarity of Western classic and Yugoslav socialist modernities but also constructs herself as a cosmopolitan subject with the flexible identity typical of liquid modernity.
Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment after Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Ariyanto Haroso A
Published: April 2019

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Analysis of the Nurse’s Turnover Intentions at Private Hospitals in Indonesia
Authors: . Rindu , . Hardisman , . Sutoto , Novita A
Published: April 2019

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Is Experiential Marketing Important for the Hospital?
Authors: . Riskiyah , Hariyanti T , Juhariah S
Published: April 2019

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Journey to Shariah Hospital: An Indonesian Experience
Authors: Aisyah Ismail S , Hamid B , Sulistiadi W , . Sagiran
Published: April 2019

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PENGARUH RETURN ON INVESTMENT DAN DEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTERHADAP RETURN SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERGABUNG DI JAKARTA ISLAMIX INDEX
Authors: Aryanti Aryanti , Septiatin Aziz
Published: April 2019

Salah satu pilihan dalam melakukan investasi adalah melalui investasi saham dipasar modal. Dalam memperoleh return saham dapat dilakukan dengan melakukan analisis kinerja keuangan perusahan dengan melakukan analisis rasio. Dalam penelitian ini rasio yang digunakan adalah return on investment (ROI) dan debt to equity ratio (DER). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh return on investment dan debt to equity ratio terhadap return saham pada perusahan yang tergabung di Jakarta Islam Index periode 2010-2016. Jenis data dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan laporan keuangan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis statistik deskriptif variabel, analisis uji asumsi klasik, regresi linier berganda, dan uji hipotesis. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 10 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa return on investment (ROI) berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap return saham, dan debt to equity ratio berpengaruh signifikan terhadap return saham.
OPTIMALISASI PENDAYAGUNAAN DANA INFAQ-SEDEKAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN PETANI DENGAN PROGRAM ALSINTAN (Studi Kasus Pada Desa Saleh Jaya Banyuasin Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Lestari Citra
Published: April 2019

ABSTRAK

Infaq merupakan harta yang dikeluarkan oleh seseorang atau badan usaha di luar zakat untuk kemaslahata numum.Oleh karena itu, subtansi infaq itu lebih umum subtansi zakat.Sebagaimana firman Allah Swt. Sama halnya dengan sedekah bahwa sedekah adalah pemberian sesuatu dari seseorang kepada orang lain karena ingin mendapatkan pahala dari Allah. Penelitian meneliti Optomalisasi Pendayagunaan dana infaq-sedekah dalam meningkatkan pendapatan petani dengan program alsintan di desaSaleh Jaya, Banyuasin Sumatera Selatan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu pertama untuk mengetahui bentuk pengumpulan dan pembinaan dana infaq dan sedekah dari petani ke petani yang dilakukan oleh BMT Saleh Jaya, kedua mengetahui bentuk pengelolaan dana infaq dan sedekah melalui program Alsintan yang dilakukan oleh BMT Saleh Jaya, dan yang ketiga adalah untuk mengetahui Seberapa besar bentuk kebermanfaatan program Alsintan dalam mensejahterakan ummat di luar desa Saleh Jaya.Kemudianmetodelogi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu penelitian mixed methods, yang mana penelitian ini dapat diartikan sebagai metode penelitian yang mengkombinasikan antara dua metode penelitian sekaligus, yaitu kualitatif dan kuantitatif dalam suatu kegiatan penelitian yang nantinya akan diperoleh data yang lebih komprehensif, valid, reliabel, dan objektif. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini yaitu pertama Pengumpulan dan Pembinaan Dana Infaq-Sedekah dikumpulkan oleh sebuah lembaga agama kemasyarakatan seperti di Badan Kepengurusan Masjid (BKM), Lembaga Amil Zakat (LAZ), Badan Amil Zakat (BAZ), Baitul Mal wa Tamwil (BMT), ataupun lembaga lainnya. Dana tersebut dikumpulkan dan nantinya akan dikelola dengan baik oleh lembaga-lembaga yang bersangkutan. Kedua pengelolaan Alsintan dengan Dana Infaq-Sedekah adalah Setiap bulannya para petani yang dalam hal ini yaitu petani kaya yang artinya mereka memiliki keunggulan dalam kegiatan pertaniannya selalu melakukan infaq dan sedekah. Ketiga Pemanfaatan Program Alsintan dalam Mensejahterakan Ummat adalah dengan meningkatkan efisiensi, produktivitas, dan mutu produk pertanian. Peningkatan efisiensi, produktivitas dan mutu produk pertanian membutuhkan sentuhan mekanisasi pertanian, di samping sangat ditentukan oleh modal dan kualitas sumber daya manusia.
The Validity of a Mixed Reality-Based Automated Functional Mobility Assessment
Authors: Sun Ruopeng , Aldunate Roberto G. , Sosnoff Jacob J
Published: April 2019

Functional mobility assessments (i.e., Timed Up and Go) are commonly used clinical tools for mobility and fall risk screening in the aging population. In this work, we proposed a new Mixed Reality (MR)-based assessment that utilized a Microsoft HoloLensTM headset to automatically lead and track the performance of functional mobility tests, and subsequently evaluated its validity in comparison with reference inertial sensors. Twenty-two healthy adults (10 older, 12 young) participated in this study. An automated functional mobility assessment app was developed based on the HoloLens platform. Mobility performance was recorded with the headset built-in sensor and validated with reference inertial sensor (Opal, APDM) taped on the headset and lower back. Results indicate vertical kinematic measures by HoloLens was in good agreement with the reference sensor (Normalized RMSE ~ 10%). Additionally, the HoloLens-based test completion time was in perfect agreement with clinical standard stopwatch measure. Overall, our preliminary investigation indicates that it is possible to use an MR headset to automatically guide users to complete common mobility tests with good measurement accuracy, thus it has great potential to provide objective and efficient sensor-based mobility assessment.
Bio Fertilizer on Rachis: A New Method Facilitates Higher Banana (Musa sapientum) Production
Authors: Khayer Abul , Eti Fatiha Sultana , Istiaq Arif , Hasan Md. Mohibul
Published: April 2019

Background and Objectives: Due to huge demand and availability of Banana, innovative cost effective method is necessary to promote and smoothen the banana production among farmers commercially mitigating the demand. Method and Materials: In this study, we feed cow dung mixture along with Urea, TSP, MoP, water to the distal part of rachis after cutting down male bud as soon as the female flowers matured into fruits (T1). The effect of this method was then compared with two control groups; one with the same strategy except fertilizer applied on root following ring method (C1, Positive control) and another was male flower untouched without applying fertilizer on rachis or root (C2, Negative control). Results and Conclusion: T1 showed more than double increase in length than controls. In the same way, in case of shape (diameter), T1 (0.46 cm) showed twice as better growth in the C1 (0.22 cm) and C2 (0.18 cm). Trend analysis showed the test group T1 curve is much steeper than the control groups suggesting faster growth rate than the other two. Finally, the cost of fertilizers for T1 per plant was estimated 0.091 USD while for positive control C1 it was 2.9 USD. This study shows an approach to be effective and economic comparing to traditional method of fertilizer application, which can be adapted as a new method of banana production.
EVALUASI KEAMANAN DATA PADA BANK PERKREDITAN RAKYAT XYZ MELALUI AUDIT TATA KELOLA TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI BERDASARKAN KERANGKA KERJA COBIT 4.1
Authors: Aziz Abdul
Published: April 2019

Sebuah organisasi atau institusi harus dapat memberikan jaminan terhadap kepastian keaman data. Hal ini juga yang harus dilakukan oleh BPR XYZ. Untuk menjamin keberlanjutan operasional, maka perlu dilakukan analisis terhadap tata kelola teknologi informasi yang digunakan. Tujuannya untuk memastikan apakah teknologi informasi yang ada sudah digunakan sebaik-baiknya. Jika terjadi penyalahgunaan, maka dapat menimbulkan beberapa permasalahan atau kerugian. Resiko yang harus ditanggung oleh perusahaan adalah tidak akuratnya informasi yang disebabkan oleh hilangnya data atau telah terjadi manipulasi terhadap data. Sehingga dapat menimbulkan kesalahan dalam pengambilan keputusan. Kerangka kerja COBIT 4.1 dipilih sebagai alat untuk melakukan analisis tata kelola teknologi informasi. Nilai kematangan yang didapatkan dari analisis yang telah dilakukan berdasarkan COBIT 4.1 pada domain Aquire and Implement (AI) dan Delivery and Support (DS) mendapatkan nilai 2,38 dari rentang nilai 0 sampai 5. Hal ini bisa disimpulkan bahwa tata kelola teknologi informasi pada BPR XYZ berada pada skala 2 (Repeatable but intuitive).
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN DENGAN MENERAPKAN LOGIKA FUZZY DALAM MENENTUKAN PRIORITAS CALON DEBITUR
Authors: Ananta Ahmadi Yuli , Rohad Erfan , Wibowo Dimas Wahyu
Published: April 2019

Abstrak− Pinjaman dana tunai adalah fasilitas yang disediakan oleh PT. NSC Finance untuk konsumen melakukan pinjaman dengan jaminan BPKB Motor. Proses pengolahan pinjaman dana tunai di proses bagian marketing, survey, dan administrasi. Data yang dikelola adalah berkas pengajuan, surat perjanjian pinjaman dana tunai, motor di asuransikan, hasil survey, jumlah pinjaman, angsuran pinjaman dan pembayaran angsuran. Sedangkan laporan yang di proses dalam pinjaman dana tunai adalah laporan berkas pengajuan, laporan angsuran konsumen, isi perjanjian pembayaran dan laporan motor yang digunakan. Proses input data dilakukan oleh admin atau Credit Marketing Suvervisor (CMS). Jika salah satu syarat tidak terpenuhi maka secara otomatis sistem akan menolak penga- juan pinjaman dana, sehingga dapat meng ganggu pemasukan perusahaan.Sehingga diperlukan sistem pendukung keputusan yang dapat membantu perusahaan dalam mengambil keputusan. Dengan menggunakan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan menggunakan fuzzy diharapkan dapat mempermudahkan peru sahaan dalam menentukan prioritas pinjaman dana kepada Nasabah
Implementasi Sistem Konfirmasi Pembayaran Pinjaman pada Koperasi Simpan Pinjam Berbasis Android
Authors: Dharmawan Eka Adhitya
Published: April 2019

Koperasi simpan pinjam adalah merupakan koperasi yang meningkatkan kesejahteraan anggotanya dengan kegiatan kredit berbunga rendah. Namum ada kalannya terdapat kendala-kendala yang terjadi terlebih dalam proses penagihan dan pembayaran. Salah satunya adalah kerap terdapat kecurangan yang dilakukan oleh petugas penagihan yang berasal dari koperasi itu sendiri. Permasalahan manajemen penagihan dan konfirmasi dapat diatasi dengan membuat suatu sistem yang membantu proses verifikasi pembayaran yang menjembatani anggota yang melakukan peminjaman dengan data peminjam yang terdapat di pusat penyimpanan data anggota. Dalam hal ini keberadaan android sebagai perangkat mobile yang relatif mudah dan terjangkau dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai platform sistem. Melalui proses enkripsi “tanggal lahir + 4 digit di belakang ktp” dapat menjadi pin yang akan dipakai untuk melakukan konfirmasi pembayaran. Aplikasi Konfirmasi Pembayaran dapat membantu pengelola koperasi dalam mengatasi masalah manajemen penagihan, karena selain dapat membantu mempermudah pengerjaan penagihan, mengatasi human error serta aplikasi dimaksud juga dapat meminimalisir terjadinya kecurangan baik dari pihak yang memiliki hutang maupun pihak kurir sebagai penanggung jawab penagihan.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penentuan Lahan Pertanian, Pertambangan, Dan Perindustrian (Softplet) Dengan Menggunakan Metode Smarter
Authors: Yunus Amak , Rohman Achmad Cholirul
Published: April 2019

Kota Malang masih mempunyai lahan yang kosong dan tidak terawat padahal lahan tersebut ketika di manfaatkan dan dikelolah dengan baik bisa membantu perekonomian penduduk di daerah sekitar yang masih belum stabil semakin banyaknya lahan pertanian, pertambangan, dan perindustrian maka ekonomi dan lapangan kerja juga akan semakin banyak sehingga bisa mengurangi angka pengangguran dan tindak kriminal yang ada di kota malang karena masalah perekonomian oleh itu pula penulis membuat sebuah Sistem Pendukung Keputusan  penentuan lahan pertanian, pertambangan, dan perindustrian (softplet) dengan metode smarter di kota malang yang dapat membantu pemanfaatan lahan kosong dan tidak terawat.

Dalam pengembangan sistem informasi penentuan letak lahan pertanian, pertambangan, dan perindustrian ini penulis menggunakan bahasa pemrograman WEB dan MySQL 5.0 sebagai database servernya. Untuk perancangannya menggunakan metode terstruktur yang menggunakan UML sebagai alat bantu untuk merancang aplikasi pengembangan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan  penentuan lahan pertanian, pertambangan, dan perindustrian dengan metode smarter (softplet) di kota malang.

Pengembangan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan  penentuan lahan pertanian, pertambangan, dan perindustrian diharap bisa membantu pengolahan dan pemanfaatan lahan kosong yang tidak terpakai sebagai lahan pekerjaan serta meminimalisir tingkat pengangguran dan tindak kriminal karena masalah perekonomian.
Kombinasi Metode F-AHP dan F-TOPSIS dengan Rasio Keuangan untuk Menentukan Peringkat Bank Perkreditan Rakyat di Kota Malang
Authors: Aziz Abdul , Misdram Muhammad
Published: April 2019

Penentuan Peringkat Bank Perkreditan Rakyat dipandang penting untuk mempermudah masyarakat dalam memilih. Penentuan peringkat Bank Perkreditan Rakyat biasanya dilakukan sesuai dengan ketentuan Bank Indonesia peraturan Bank Indonesia (BI) No. 30/12/KEP/DIR Tanggal 30 April 1997 tentang Tata Cara Penilaian Kesehatan BPR. Banyak studi yang telah dilakukan untuk menentukan metode penentuan peringkat dengan pendekatan metode Fuzzy MCDM, BSC, F-AHP, F-TOPSIS, VIKOR, DANP pada bidang perbankan. Pada penelitian ini diusulkan sebuah model pendekatan evaluasi penilaian kinerja dengan kombinasi metode F-AHP dan F-TOPSIS dengan rasio keuangan sebagai kriteria penilaian (Capital, Assets, Equity dan Liquidity) untuk menentukan peringkat BPR di Kota Malang. Data yang digunakan adalah data laporan keuangan perbankan selama tiga tahun (2014-2016). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi metode F-AHP dan F-TOPSIS dengan rasio keuangan dapat digunakan sebagai metode alternatif untuk menyusun peringkat Bank Perkreditan Rakyat di Kota Malang.
Amniotic membrane transplantation in a patient with an impending perforated corneal ulcer caused by Streptococcus mitis: a case report
Authors: Hsiao Fang-Chi , Meir Yaa-Jyuhn James , Yeh Lung-Kun , Tan Hsin-Yuan , Hsiao Ching-Hsi , Ma Hui-Kang David , Wu Wei-Chi , Chen Hung-Chi
Published: April 2019

Background: Streptococcus mitis (S. mitis) belongs to the viridans group streptococci, which is rarely isolated as a causative pathogen of corneal ulcers. When S. mitis causes keratitis, penetrating keratoplasty (PK) might be necessary. Herein, we demonstrated that amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) may be an easier procedure with acceptable outcomes and with fewer complications.

Case presentation: A 63-year-old female presented with a right persistent corneal ulcer that she had suffered from for the past nine months. The culture of a corneal scraping yielded S. mitis. The right eye descemetocele decreased from 3 mm in diameter to 0.8 mm in diameter after the continuous administration of topical vancomycin and ceftriaxone for two weeks. Due to the slow healing, AMT was performed. Her corneal erosion healed and gradually became clear. Her visual acuity recovered from initially counting fingers to 20/200 17 months after AMT.

Conclusion: This unusual case illustrated that antibiotics plus AMT may be an effective alternative treatment instead of PK to promote epithelialization and to reduce inflammation in corneas complicated by S. mitis keratitis.
Release of Heavy Metals from Dolomite Phosphate Rock after Activation with Organic Agent
Authors: Yu Ying , Xiong Jibing , Liu Ruliang , He Zhenli
Published: April 2019

As high‐grade phosphate reserves begin to diminish worldwide, low‐grade phosphate rock such as that containing dolomite [CaMg(CO3)2] needs to be explored as a potential fertilizer. Activation of dolomite phosphate rock with humic acid substantially increased P availability by chelating Ca2+ and Mg2+. However, the release potential of heavy metals during the activation process should be evaluated. In this study, an orthogonal experiment was designed to investigate the effects of major activating factors on the release of Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn in activated fertilizers using a batch‐equilibrium technique. The release potential of heavy metals from activated fertilizers was further compared with single superphosphate fertilizers made from the same dolomite phosphate rock. The activation process increased water‐soluble Cr, Ni, and Zn by 39.8 to 65.7, 26.5 to 35.6, and 6.9 to 14.6 times, respectively, as compared with the original dolomite phosphate rocks, but there was a decrease in water‐soluble Cd, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn by 1.4 to 5.4, 5.4 to 8.6, 2.3 to 3.7, 0.7 to 2.8, and 2.6 to 5.0 times, respectively, as compared with single superphosphate fertilizers. The release of heavy metals was affected by activating factors including dolomite phosphate rock type, particle size, humic acid dosage, and moisture content. Similar results were obtained with Mehlich‐3 extraction, but levels of Mehlich‐3‐extractable heavy metals were less in activated fertilizers than in the original dolomite phosphate rocks, except Cu. These results indicate that activated fertilizers contain less bioavailable heavy metals than single superphosphate fertilizers and, therefore, are more environmentally friendly for application in agriculture.

Core Ideas

We studied release potential of heavy metal from activation of dolomite phosphate rock.

Mineral type, particle size, agent dosage, and moisture affected metal release.

The activation process released much less labile heavy metal than acidification.

The activated phosphate fertilizer is more eco‐friendly than superphosphates.
Watershed Vulnerability to Invasive N2–Fixing Autumn Olive and Consequences for Stream Nitrogen Concentrations
Authors: Singh Gurbir , Mejía Natalia M.M. , Williard Karl W.J. , Schoonover Jon E. , Groninger John W.
Published: April 2019

Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.) is an invasive and exotic N2–fixing plant species found throughout the United States. Proliferation and spread of autumn olive have displaced native plants and raised concerns about the effects of N fixation and cycling on water quality in invaded areas. This study investigated the relationship between autumn olive cover and stream N concentrations. Twelve forested watersheds were selected and classified into edge, mid‐distance, and interior‐of‐the‐forest watersheds based on autumn olive density and distance from the permanent edge of invasion point along a major road corridor. For the 2012 vegetation survey, autumn olive cover in edge, mid, and interior watersheds ranged from 37 to 61%, 18 to 37%, and 4 to 10%, respectively. From 2006 to 2012, mean stream water NO3–N concentration in the edge watersheds was significantly higher (1.39 mg L−1, p < 0.0001) than mid (0.37 mg L−1) and interior (0.27 mg L−1) watersheds. A linear relationship was found between NO3–N concentration and autumn olive cover (R2 = 0.72, p = 0.0001). Mean stream water NH4–N, specific conductivity, and pH were significantly less in the interior watersheds than in the edge watersheds. Additionally, peak specific conductivity and NO3–N from edge watersheds coincided with peak stage for these watersheds, demonstrating that N flushing events were driven by surface and shallow subsurface flow pathways proximal to the stream. Results from this study demonstrate how encroachment of autumn olive can influence water quality and transform biogeochemical cycles in natural systems, which points to the need for effective management of autumn olive in the edge watersheds and riparian zones that are vulnerable to invasion and increased N export.

Core Ideas

Substantial autumn olive cover was found along riparian habitats in marginal forest.

Autumn olive invasion in interior‐of‐the‐forest watersheds was lowest.

Encroachment of autumn olive can influence water quality.

Autumn olive invasion can transform biogeochemical cycles in natural systems.

Autumn‐olive‐invaded edge watersheds had greatest N concentrations in stream water.
“The Biological Yield and Harvest Index of Cereals as Agronomic and Plant Breeding Criteria” by C.M. Donald and J. Hamblin, Advances in Agronomy (1976) 28:361–405
Authors: Sinclair Thomas R.
Published: April 2019

This article is part of a series of brief commentaries to highlight papers that have resulted in important and distinctly new perspectives in crop science. A criterion for selection of papers is that they must have been published at least 20 yr ago to allow for a long‐range perspective in assessment of the papers. The current article briefly reviews the paper by C.M. Donald and J. Hamblin published in 1976 that provided original insights about the role of harvest index (defined by them as the ratio of economic yield to aboveground mass) in influencing crop yield. Donald and Hamblin reviewed experimental results showing that harvest index was relatively stable across variations in plant size, had high heritability, and was associated with high grain yield. Although their observations were confirmed in subsequent tests, inconsistent results in plant selection in breeding programs for high yield based on harvest index has discouraged the use of harvest index as a basis for selection. Nevertheless, high harvest index is now well ingrained as an essential plant characteristic for high crop yields.
Direct‐Current Circuit Analysis of Time Domain Reflectometry with Variable Coaxial Cable Length for Electrical Conductivity Measurements
Authors: Hu Wei , Shuai Xiufu
Published: April 2019

Core Ideas

Formula of soil EC was simply derived from a multi‐section transmission line at zero frequency.

A multi‐section transmission line at zero frequency acted as a direct‐current circuit.

The Kirchhoff's voltage law rather than reflection scatter functions was used in the derivation.

Formula of soil EC derived from zero frequency was identical to that when frequency approached zero.

The improved formula of time domain reflectometry (TDR) with variable coaxial cable length for electrical conductivity (EC) measurements was derived based on the theory of multi‐section transmission line when the frequency was approaching zero. The derivation procedure was quite complicated. The goal of this study was to derive the formula when the multi‐section transmission line was at zero frequency. At zero frequency, the multi‐section transmission line became a direct‐current circuit which consisted of the resistance of the soil sample, the series resistance and shunt conductance of the coaxial cable, and the characteristic impedence of the cable tester. Kirchhoff's voltage law was used to formulate the ratio of the voltage at the interface between the coaxial cable and the cable tester to the voltage of the cable tester. The formula for soil EC measurement derived from zero frequency was identical to that derived from the procedure when the frequency was approaching zero.
BEST‐2K Method for Characterizing Dual‐Permeability Unsaturated Soils with Ponded and Tension Infiltrometers
Authors: Lassabatere Laurent , Di Prima Simone , Bouarafa Sofia , Iovino Massimo , Bagarello Vincenzo , Angulo-Jaramillo Rafael
Published: April 2019

Core Ideas

We present a new method for the hydraulic characterization of dual‐permeability soils.

The BEST‐2K method was validated with synthetic soil data.

The BEST‐2K method was also validated with real experimental data for contrasting soils.

This study presents a new method (BEST‐2K) that extends the existing BEST methods for use in characterizing the water retention and hydraulic conductivity functions of matrix and fast‐flow regions in dual‐permeability soils. BEST‐2K requires input information from two water infiltration experiments that are performed under ponded (Beerkan) and unsaturated (tension infiltrometer) conditions at the surface. Other required inputs include water content measurements and the traditional BEST inputs (particle size distribution and bulk density). In this study, first, a flowchart of the BEST‐2K method was developed and illustrated with analytically generated data for a synthetic dual‐permeability soil. Next, a sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the accuracy of BEST‐2K and its sensitivity to the quality of the inputs (water contents and cumulative infiltrations, and the prior estimation of the volume ratio occupied by the fast‐flow region). Lastly, BEST‐2K was applied to real experimental data to characterize three soils that are prone to preferential flow. BEST‐2K was found to be a particularly useful tool that combines experimental and modeling approaches for characterizing dual‐permeability soils and, more generally, soils prone to preferential flows.
Filtration of liquids when heated by electromagnetic radiation
Authors: Ilyasov U.R. , Galeev A.L.
Published: April 2019

We consider one-dimensional problems of fluid filtration in The porous medium is subjected to the electromagnetic action of a microwave (Microwave) range, taking into account the thermal expansion of the liquid and the phase transitions. Analytical solutions of problems are obtained on the basis of which The influence of the properties of the system
Numerical study of the flow of a mixture of reacting gases in an inhomogeneous catalyst layer
Authors: Mikhaylenko C.I. , Urmancheev S.F.
Published: April 2019

The behavior of a liquid flowing through a fixed bulk porous layer of a granular catalyst is considered. The effects of the nonuniformity of the fluid velocity field, which arise when the surface of the layer is curved, and the effect of the resulting inhomogeneity on the speed and nature of the course of chemical reactions are investigated by the methods of a computational experiment.
Investigation of the stability of periodic motions in a nonlinear automatic control system based on the fast fourier transform
Authors: Denisov V.V.
Published: April 2019

An approach to the study of the stability of non-linear multiply connected systems of automatic control by means of a fast Fourier transform and the resonance phenomenon is considered.
Cuerpo, espacio y género. Las mujeres bagayeras en el límite Aguas Blancas, Argentina-Bermejo, Bolivia
Authors: López Andrea Noelia
Published: April 2019

El objetivo de la investigación es reflexionar sobre las dinámicas y tensiones que se suscitan en las relaciones entre espacio y cuerpo en las mujeres “bagayeras”, quienes cruzan mercaderías por circuitos que evitan el control aduanero y de gendarmería en la frontera argentino-boliviana en el límite Aguas Blancas–Bermejo. Metodológicamente, el trabajo pone en diálogo fuentes bibliográficas que intersectan transdisciplinariamente estudios culturales latinoamericanos con descripciones etnográficas y entrevistas realizadas durante los años 2016 y 2017, a fin de mostrar cómo el ambiente, el entorno, el medio, los espacios, adquieren dimensiones políticas que liga las corporalidades y las espacialidades. A partir de los datos obtenidos podemos concluir que las mujeres bagayeras, al cruzar mercadería sobre sus espaldas y enfrentarse al personal de gendarmería y aduana, aprenden astucias, pericias, fortalezas y estrategias que producen trasformaciones corpóreas.
Recent Developments of Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Photodynamic Therapy for Cervical Cancer
Authors: Guo Wenwen , Sun Chao , Jiang Guan , Xin Yong
Published: April 2019

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a photoactivation or photosensitization process, wherein the photosensitizer
(PS) is activated under appropriate wavelengths. Conventional antitumor therapy for cervical cancer
includes surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. However, these techniques are accompanied by some evident
shortcomings. PDT is considered an emerging minimally invasive treatment for cervical cancer. In recent years,
new PSs have been synthesized because of the long absorption wavelength, good solubility, and high tumor
targeting ability. Studies also showed that the synergistic combination of nanomaterials with PSs resulted in
considerable benefits compared with the use of small-molecule PSs alone. The compounds can act both as a
drug delivery system and PS and enhance the photodynamic effect. This review summarizes the application of
some newly synthesized PSs and PS-combined nanoparticles in cervical cancer treatment to enhance the efficiency
of PDT. The mechanism and influencing factors of PDT are further elaborated.
A Novel Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) Based Highly Selective Filtering Power Divider
Authors: Mahant Keyur , Mewada Hiren
Published: April 2019

Aims:

In this paper, a novel Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) based filtering power
divider is presented.

Objective:

In the proposed power divider, filtering response is achieved by interleaving inductive
posts in the SIW structure. The proposed structure reduces the size and the cost of the system, as the
structure performs the function of the power divider as well as the function of a filter.

Methods:

Simulation of the proposed structure was carried out using commercial software Ansoft High
Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS), which is a three-dimensional full-wave solver utilizing the
Finite Element Method (FEM). The proposed power divider structure was also fabricated and tested.

Results:

The measured return loss was found to be -21.78 dB with 3 dB Fractional Bandwidth (FBW)
of 4.72% at the center frequency of 14.8 GHz. Moreover, the proposed structure showed an insertion
loss of 0.96 dB, isolation of more than 18 dB; maximum amplitude and phase imbalance was observed
to be 0.18 dB and 1.24° respectively within the operating frequency band.

Conclusion:

Good agreements are observed between the experimental results and the simulations.
Performance Augmenting of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine using Adaptable Convergent Ducting System
Authors: Jadallah Abdullateef A. , Farag Sahar R. , Hamdi Jinan D.
Published: April 2019

Developments are carried out to enhance the performance of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT). This paper studies the performance of the ducted wind turbine with convergent duct (DAWT). Basically, the duct technique is utilized to provide the desired wind velocity facing the turbine. Methodology was developed to estimate the decisive performance parameter and to present the effect of the convergent duct with different inlet angles. The ducted wind turbine was analyzed and simulated using MATLAB software and numerically using ANSYS-Fluent 17.2. Result of both approaches were presented and showed good closeness for the two cases of covering angles 12  and 20 respectively. Results also showed that the convergent duct with an inlet angle 12   and 20  improved the coefficient of performance at a specified tip speed ratio by 25.8% and 33.33% respectively in the productivity of wind turbine.
Evaluation the Mechanical Properties of Kaolin Particulate Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Authors: Mohmmed Jabbar Hussein
Published: April 2019

Epoxy resin has many chemical features and mechanical properties, but it has a small elongation at break, low impact strength and crack propagation resistance, i.e. it exhibits a brittle behavior. In the current study, the influence of adding kaolin with variable particle size on the mechanical properties (flexural modulus E, toughness Gc, fracture toughness Kc, hardness HB, and Wear rate WR) of epoxy resin was evaluated. Composites of epoxy with varying concentrations (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 weights %) of kaolin were prepared by hand-out method. The composites showed improved (E, Gc, Kc, HB, and WR) properties with the addition of filler. Also, similar results were observed with the decrease in particle size. In addition, in this study, multiple regression models were developed by utilizing (SPSS) package to predict the properties of kaolin reinforced epoxy composites. Good agreement was obtained between the predicted and the experimental results. The accuracy of prediction was (89.71%, 80.58%, 85.82%, 92.27%, and 94.49%) for E, Gc, Kc, HB, and WR, respectively.
Building a Management System to Control the Construction Claims in Iraq
Authors: Hadi Inas Z.
Published: April 2019

The paper deals with claims in construction projects in Iraq and studies their types, causes, impacts, resolution methods and then proposes a management system to control the impacts of claims. Two parts have been done to achieve the research objective (theoretical part and practical part). The findings showed that the main types of the claims are extra work claims, different site condition claims, delay claims and the main causes of the claims are variation of the orders, design errors and omission, delay in payments by owner, variation in quantities and scheduling errors. The claims have bad impacts on the cost by increasing (10% to 25%) and also on the duration of the project by increasing from (25% to 50%).The negotiation is the main method which is used to resolve the claims in the construction project in Iraq. Finally, the proposed claims management system is developed to control the causes of the claims during the preconstruction phase and construction phase.
Study the Effect of Forming Media on the Hydroforming Process for Copper Tube
Authors: Salman Rusul AbdulKareem , Ameen Hani Aziz , Mashloosh Kadhim Mijbel
Published: April 2019

To observe the effect of media of the internal pressure on the equivalent stress distribution in the tube, an experimental study is done by constructing a testing rig to apply the hydraulic pressure and three dies are manufactured with different bulging configurations (square, cosine, and conical). In the other part, ANSYS APDL is generated to analyze the bulging process with hydraulic and rubber (natural and industrial) media. It was found that when the media is a rubber, the stress is decreased about 9.068% in case of cosine die and 5.4439% in case of conical die and 2.8544% in case of square die. So, it can be concluded that the internal pressure in the rubber media is much better than in hydraulic media. Also, the force needed for forming the shape using rubber is higher than that of hydraulic and the force needed to form using industrial rubber is higher than of natural rubber. The thickness distribution in the tube wall in case of rubber media is better than that for hydraulic media and for the industrial rubber is better than that for natural rubber for the same dies. In case of hydraulic, the lower forming pressure is needed to bulging process compared with the rubber media since height stress in the tube metal is existed, which causes the failure.   For the case of rubber, the forming pressure that was needed to bulge process is higher when compared with the hydraulic media but with less stress in tube metal and the failure in the wall is not existed with rubber media for the same pressure of hydraulic.
Neural Network Modeling of Cutting Force and Chip Thickness Ratio for Turning Aluminum Alloy 7075-T6
Authors: H. AL-Khafaji Mohanned Mohammed
Published: April 2019

The turning process has various factors, which affecting machinability and should be investigated. These are surface roughness, tool life, power consumption, cutting temperature, machining force components, tool wear, and chip thickness ratio. These factors made the process nonlinear and complicated. This work aims to build neural network models to correlate the cutting parameters, namely cutting speed, depth of cut and feed rate, to the machining force and chip thickness ratio. The turning process was performed on high strength aluminum alloy 7075-T6. Three radial basis neural networks are constructed for cutting force, passive force, and feed force. In addition, a radial basis network is constructed to model the chip thickness ratio. The inputs to all networks are cutting speed, depth of cut, and feed rate. All networks performances (outputs) for all machining force components (cutting force, passive force and feed force) showed perfect match with the experimental data and the calculated correlation coefficients were equal to one. The built network for the chip thickness ratio is giving correlation coefficient equal one too, when its output compared with the experimental results. These networks (models) are used to optimize the cutting parameters that produce the lowest machining force and chip thickness ratio. The models showed that the optimum machining force was (240.46 N) which can be produced when the cutting speed (683 m/min), depth of cut (3.18 mm) and feed rate (0.27 mm/rev). The proposed network for the chip thickness ratio showed that the minimum chip thickness is (1.21), which is at cutting speed (683 m/min), depth of cut (3.18 mm) and feed rate (0.17 mm/rev).