bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Bioenergy Potential and Relative Impact of Microclimate Conditions on Fuel Pellets Production and Carbon Storage of Short-Rotation Coppices (Populus uramericana) in Reclaimed Land, South Korea: Three-Year Monitoring
Authors: Jang Jihwi , Woo Su Young , Lee Seong Han , Je Sun Mi , Khaine Inkyin , Li Yang , Lee Jong Kyu , Kim Ji Eun
Published: May 2018

It is required to manage sustainable Short-Rotation Coppices (SRCs) as an important role on carbon sink and bioenergy output, because most of SRCs were established in reclaimed land in South Korea. However, during the last three years, growth pattern of the SRCs was remarkably changed with soil condition. This study aimed to identify the sustainability of SRCs on carbon storage, biomass and fuel pellet production, monitoring the neighboring vegetation of SRCs by land-use exchange, physiological change of poplar on seasonal trend, and to evaluate whether poplar is suitable for making wood pellets. The calculated biomass yield per area of poplar grown was 103.07 Mg per total area (55.6 ha), and volumes of carbon dioxide absorption was estimated to be 330 Mg CO2. Wood pellet quality based on the criteria scored third grade, indicating that poplar is suitable for manufacturing fuel pellets. Moreover, monitoring of the flora distribution in SRCs revealed changes in species composition. As halophyte was increased during drought, soil organic matter, net growth and total chlorophyll of poplar were significantly decreased. These findings indicated that photosynthesis and growth pattern of SRCs may be negatively affected by microclimate and will provide valuable information for effective management of SRCs.
Technical Interoperability for Machine Connectivity on the Shop Floor
Authors: Åkerman Magnus , Stahre Johan , Engström Ulrika , Angelsmark Ola , McGillivray Daniel , Holmberg Torgny , Bärring Maja , Lundgren Camilla , Friis Martin , Fast-Berglund Åsa
Published: May 2018

This paper presents technical solutions to increase Industry 4.0 maturity. Within the “5G-Enabled Manufacturing” project, a 5G network has been deployed at the shop floor to enable fast and scalable connectivity. This network was used to connect a grinding machine to a private cloud to enable visibility and transparency of the production data, which is the basis for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. Results indicate a present lack of commercially available product independent solutions for interconnection and data transfer despite the availability of open standards and well-documented demonstrator projects. The solution is described and discussed regarding technical interoperability, focusing on the system layout, communication standards, and open systems. From the discussion, it is derived that manufacturing end-users are in need to expand and further internalize knowledge on future information and communication technologies to reduce their dependency on equipment and technology providers.
Clinical Methods to Assess and Profile Shoulder Strength in Competitive Surfers
Authors: Furness James , Schram Ben , Cottman-Fields Tim , Solia Brendan
Published: May 2018

The shoulder region has the highest incidence of acute injuries in the sport of surfing. Little is known about the strength profile at the shoulder in a surfing cohort. The primary aim of this study was to establish the reliability of a rotator cuff strength testing procedure for surfers with a secondary aim of providing a profile of internal (IR) and external rotation (ER) strength in a competitive surfing cohort. Shoulder IR and ER isometric strength was measured using a hand-held dynamometer in 13 competitive surfers. Intra-class coefficient values ranged from 0.97 to 0.98 for intra rater reliability and were lower for inter rater reliability ranging from 0.80 to 0.91. Normalised force (N/Kg) for IR strength was significantly greater than ER strength bilaterally (dominant, p= 0.007, non-dominant, p<0.001). No significant differences (p< 0.79) were found in IR strength (N/Kg) between the dominant and non-dominant arms. ER strength (N/Kg) was significantly weaker on the non-dominant arm compared with the dominant arm (p<0.02). The non-dominant arm ER to IR ratio (0.82 ± 0.15) was significantly (p=0.025) lower than the dominant (0.88 ± 0.14) The current procedure is reliable with the same clinician, results indicate musculature asymmetry specific to the external rotators.
Establishing Identity from the Skeletal Remains: In Reference of Alum Bheg a Martyr from 1857 Indian Freedom Struggle
Authors: Kumar Ashutosh , Ghosh Sanjib Kumar , Pareek Vikas
Published: May 2018

Introduction: We undertook the present study to analyze morphological features of a skull supposed to be that of Alum Bheg, a martyr from 1857 Indian Freedom Struggle (also called Sepoy Mutiny), using established methods to validate identity with regards to age and height as available in the note found with the skull (about 32 year and 5 feet 7½ inch). Methods: Identification of sex of the skull was done based on established criteria. Analysis for closure of skull sutures (cranial and facial) and measurement of orbitomedial (OM) & maxillomedial (MM) facial anthropometric lines were undertaken to provide an estimated age against each examined suture as well as group of sutures through established scoring systems. Further, approximate height of individual was estimated from skull length using regression equations from a reference adult Indian male population. Results: Established criteria confirmed that the skull was of a male individual and skull sutures and age related morphological changes in bones indicate that it belonged to an individual in age range 20 -50 years with an average of 30 years and approximate height between 5 feet 8.2 inch to 6 feet 1 inch. Discussion: Based on our observations we suggest that the skull belonged to a male individual around 30 years of age and height 5 feet 8.2 inch to 6 feet 1 inch. The observed values are in approximation with that mentioned in the historical note and slight differences may be attributed either to gross reporting of original values or limitations of anthropometric analysis.
Novel Combinatorial Therapeutic Strategy to Overcome Gain-of-Function p53 Mutations
Authors: Meng Xiangbing , Yang Shujie , Li Yujun , Li Yiyang , Bi Jianling , Wang Xinhao , Umesalma Shaikamjad , Devor Eric J. , Thiel Kristina W. , Quelle Dawn E. , Leslie Kimberly K.
Published: May 2018

Mutations in the “guardian of the genome” TP53 predominate in solid tumors. In addition to loss of tumor suppressor activity, a specific subset of missense mutations confers additional oncogenic properties. These “gain-of-function” (GOF) mutations portend poor prognosis across cancer types regardless of treatment. Our objective in this study was to identify novel therapeutic opportunities to overcome the deleterious effects of GOF TP53 mutants. Using gynecologic cancer cell lines with known TP53 mutational status, we established that treatment with a proteasome inhibitor induced cell death in cells with two recurrent GOF TP53 mutations (R175H and R248Q), and addition of a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi) enhanced this effect. By contrast, p53-null cancer cells were relatively resistant to the combination. Towards understanding the mechanism, we found that proteasome inhibition promotes apoptosis of cells with TP53 GOF mutations, potentially through induction of the unfolded protein response. In line with the reported hyperstabilization of GOF p53 protein, cells treated with HDACi exhibited reduced levels of p53 protein. Together, these data form the basis for future clinical studies examining therapeutic efficacy in a preselected patient population with GOF TP53 mutations.
Ultrashort Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogel for the Treatment of Fungal Infections
Authors: Albadr Alyaa , Coulter Sophie M , Singh Thakur Raghu Raj , Laverty Garry
Published: May 2018

The threat of antimicrobial resistance to society is compounded by a relative lack of new clinically effective licensed therapies reaching patients over the past three decades. This has been particularly problematic within antifungal drug development leading to a rise in fungal infection rates and associated mortality. This paper highlights the potential of an ultrashort peptide, (naphthalene-2-ly)-acetyl-diphenylalanine-dilysine-OH (NapFFKK-OH), encompassing hydrogel-forming and antifungal properties within a single peptide motif, thus overcoming formulation (e.g. solubility, drug loading) issues associated with many current employed highly hydrophobic antifungals. A range of fungal susceptibility (colony counts) and cell cytotoxicity (MTS cell viability, LIVE/DEAD staining® with fluorescent microscopy, haemolysis) assays were employed. Scanning electron microscopy confirmed the nanofibrous architecture of our self-assembling peptide, existing as a hydrogel at concentrations of 1% w/v and above. Broad-spectrum activity was demonstrated against a range of fungi clinically relevant to infection (Aspergillus niger, Candida glabrata, Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis and Candida dubliniensis) with greater than 4 log10 CFU/mL reduction at concentrations of 0.5% w/v and above. We hypothesise antifungal activity is due to targeting of anionic components present within fungal cell membranes resulting in membrane disruption and cell lysis. NapFFKK-OH demonstrated reduced toxicity against mammalian cells (NCTC 929, ARPE-19) suggesting increased selectivity for fungal cells. However, further studies relating to safety for systemic administration is required, given the challenges toxicity has presented in the wider context of antimicrobial peptide drug development. Overall this study highlights the promise of NapFFKK-OH hydrogels, particularly as a topical formulation for the treatment of fungal infections relating to the skin and eyes, or as a hydrogel coating for the prevention of biomaterial related infection.
PEMIKIRAN-PEMIKIRAN FONETIK IBNU JINNI (W. 392 H. / 1002 M.)
Authors: Arifuddin Arifuddin
Published: May 2018

This article discusses phonetic thoughts of Ibnu Jinni, scientist who became a
central figure in the development of Arabic phonetics. His work named Sirru Shinâ‟atil I‟râb

is the first phonetic book in Arabic. He also called this science with terminology
„Ilmul-Ashwât which is still used by Arabic scientist until now. These features are behind
the writing of this article. This article to describe Ibnu Jinni curriculum vitae, the book
Sirru Shinâ‟atil-I‟râb, and phonetic thoughts of Ibnu Jinni and his contribution in  Arabic
phonetic progress The conclusion is that Ibnu Jinni has given big contribution in Arabic
phonetic progress. The most important thing is his research about vowel. There are so
many vowel studied and be the main reference for the next study.
SEJARAH SASTRA ARAB DI ANDALUSIA
Authors: Hidayah Nur
Published: May 2018

Arabic literature in Andalusia is a part of the enriching presence of Arab literature
in Middle East. Geographically, Andalusia is located in Europe. Arabic literature comes
into Europe by Futuhat Islamiyah. Color and pattern in Arabic Andalusian literary,
which became known as the Arab Maghreb Literature - opponent of Arabic literature
Masyriq - very different from the forms of Arabic literature in the Middle East. Kind of a
complex society and Andalusia are from different races and religions with beautiful
natural conditions and rich powerful influence for Arabic literature. So that the writers
create works that are creative, beautiful, with high imagination and choice of words are
easy to understand. Many emerging new literary genres that are not known in Masyriq
like Mala Luzum Yalzam , Muwasyah or Mu'aradhah. Many literary works are timeless
and be a reference to the works of modern literature in the world. Like Hayy bin Yaqdzan
Ibnu Thufail or Thouqul Hamamah Ibn Hazm Al-Andalusia.
Arabic literature in Andalusia is a part of the enriching presence of Arab literature
in Middle East. Geographically, Andalusia is located in Europe. Arabic literature comes
into Europe by Futuhat Islamiyah. Color and pattern in Arabic Andalusian literary,
which became known as the Arab Maghreb Literature - opponent of Arabic literature
Masyriq - very different from the forms of Arabic literature in the Middle East. Kind of a
complex society and Andalusia are from different races and religions with beautiful
natural conditions and rich powerful influence for Arabic literature. So that the writers
create works that are creative, beautiful, with high imagination and choice of words are
easy to understand. Many emerging new literary genres that are not known in Masyriq
like Mala Luzum Yalzam , Muwasyah or Mu'aradhah. Many literary works are timeless
and be a reference to the works of modern literature in the world. Like Hayy bin Yaqdzan
Ibnu Thufail or Thouqul Hamamah Ibn Hazm Al-Andalusia.
JEJAK SANG PENYAIR PERSIA: CORAK SASTRA SUFISTIK JALALUDDIN MUHAMMAD MAULAVI DALAM KARYANYA “MATSNAWI”
Authors: Ahmadi Rizqa
Published: May 2018

his paper analyzes sufistic literature of Jalaluddin Muhammad Maulavi through
his works Matsnawi al-Ma‟nawi. Based on analyze, this book not only contain basic
principles of religion, but also contain other universal values.  His view about unity of
existence (wahdatul wujud) is the character of his thought about live and the existence of
God. Love can deliver human in real peace and happiness. Besides, Maulavi has his own
view about woman. Woman is people bring in positive and negative energy. The Sufis
describes woman as creature having same ability with man. Although in certain phrase,
he dramatizes woman position as despicable creature.
KEKERASAN TERHADAP PEREMPUAN DALAM TEKS NOVEL BANATU‘R-RIYADH KARYA RAJA‘ ASH-SHANI‘I:KAJIAN FEMINIS PSIKOANALISIS
Authors: Eva Farhah Yeni Puspitasari,
Published: May 2018

This research discuss about the forms of violence against woman in Banatu‘r-Riyadh novel by Raja Ash-Shani‘i based on Feminist Literary Criticism of Psychoanalysis theory by Helen Cixous. Therefore, the purpose of this research are to describe forms of violence against woman based on Feminist Literary Criticism of Psychoanalysis theory by Helen Cixous. The research findings are 1) The Domestic violence: the physical violence and the emotional violence, 2) the public violence with the emotional violence.
PEMILIHAN DAN PENGGUNAAN BAHASA ARAB OLEH MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS CANAL SUEZ MESIR
Authors: Muhammad Ridwan Ghita Lusiana Dewi,
Published: May 2018

This research aims to describe students preference and the use of Arabic language at the academia, social interactions and media. The data were taken from 24 respondents who are still studying in Suez Canal University in Egypt. The main instrument used in this research named Discourse Completion Test (DCT), in the form of three questionnaires distributed randomly to the selected students as the sample. This research used indirect method with Likert scale to measure the language attitude. The preference and the use of Arabic by students in the field of academic, social interaction, and the media showed a varying result. In field of academic and media, students tend to choose and use BAF, while in the field of social interactions students tend to choose and use BAA.

The departments that have the highest percentage on the election and use of the Arabic in the academic are Math, Chemistry, Hospitality, Arabic, and History. Then, in the social interaction field, the percentage of  preference and use of BAA by male students is higher than women. These results indicate that departments and gender had a role in the preference and use of the Arabic by students.
SIMBOL ORDO ILLUMINATI DALAM KEHIDUPAN SOSIO KULTURAL MUSLIM DI ARAB SAUDI: ANALISIS SEMIOTIK SIMBOLIK
Authors: M. Farkhan M Ani Choirun Nisa,
Published: May 2018

Illumination Ordo is one of the international secret organization. The aim of this organization is to build a new world arrangement which has a significant role in several countries. And Saudi Arabia is one of those countries.This study discussed the history factors that lie behind the phenomenon of the use of Ordo Illuminati symbols by moslem in Saudi Arabia and Aspects of life that associated with the use of Ordo Illuminati symbols in Saudi Arabia.The method of this study was descriptive qualitative by using library research technique which followed 4 steps; they are: (1) making a research plan, (2) collecting the data, (3) analyzing the data, (4) and writing the report. Moreover, the theory used in this study was semiotic symbolic which is proposed by Charles Sander Pierce. Based on this study, there are two conclusions; they are: (1) the history factor that lie behind the phenomenon of the use of Ordo Illuminati symbols by moslem in Saudi Arabia. (2) Aspects of life that associated with the use of Ordo Illuminati symbols in Saudi Arabia.
IKLAN KOMERSIAL MEDIA CETAK: TINJAUAN TEKS DAN KONTEKS
Authors: Masrukhi Moh.
Published: May 2018

Advertising is the means the company to introduce, promote products, and sell them to the public. Print ads generally use verbal element of the display (text) and nonverbal elements (contexts). These two elements with sales messages conveyed to the reader or potential consumers. Therefore, the problem is how to link these elements to form a whole discourse in commercial advertising (IKOMES), especially in the print media in Egypt. What is the structure of these elements and how the meaning or message(s) contained in it, and how the meaning or message that contained therein. So, thereader can understand what the advertiser wishes. A number of research data is collected from various newspapers and magazines that published in Egyptwhich containelements of verbal and nonverbal as well as having elements as Leech concepts. Therefore, commercial advertisements containing text and context of the local culture and contain sales messages to the audience.The data were analyzed with advertising discourse by utilizing several theories simultaneously. The theories will be used are the theory of discourse, pragmatic theory, and the theory of semiotics. The results of the research that has been done is as for the message is delivered in IKOMES more through nonverbal elements because more interesting. Nevertheless in advertising, to explain the nonverbal elements, at least one verbal element must be displayed, namely al-khaththur-raīsi or headline.
AL-AF’ĀL AL-INJĀZIYYAH DALAM NOVEL ACHBABTUKA AKTSARA MIN MĀ YANBAGHĪ KARYA ‘ASĪR ‘ABDULLĀH AN-NIMSYĪ: KAJIAN PRAGMATIK
Authors: Jawat Nur Abdul
Published: May 2018

This paper will discuss al-af’āl al-injāziyyah or illocutionary speech acts in a novel Achbabtuka Aktsara Min Mā Yanbaghī as work 'Asīr ‘Abdullāh an-Nimsyī based on the study of pragmatics. Al-af’āl al-injāziyyah in the novel that need to be investigated as it includes expressions that use illocutionary speech acts. Three methods were used in this study, the method of data collection, data analysis methods, and methods of reporting the results of the data analysis. Based on research that has been conducted, concluded that the novel Achbabtuka Aktsara Min Mā Yanbaghī by 'Asīr ‘Abdullāh an-Nimsyī (2014)  use of various kinds of al-af’āl al-injāziyyah or illocutionary speech acts. These al-af’āl al-injāziyyah are (1) al-ikhbāriyyah (assertive), (2) al-injāziyyah (declarative), (3) al-iltizāmiyyah (commissive), (4) at-ta’bīriyyah (expressive), and (5) at-taujīhiyyāt (directive). Among the five kinds of illocutionary speech acts are the most widely used in novel Achbabtuka Aktsara Min Mā Yanbaghī is a directive speech act or at-taujīhiyyāt.
محاولة التيسير في تدريس النحو العربي
Authors: سوتارجو جـ
Published: May 2018

By using Arabic language, Allah SWT had been sent the holy Qur‟an as the roles for the human being in the worship and the process of interaction with the mankind in the life. To gain the message of Al-Qur‟an deeply and comprehensively, the student should learn specifically for the sciences which had the purposes to understand Arabic language as the main medium for understanding the holy Qur‟an. The Arabic Syntax (Nahwu) is one of the sciences needed for understanding comprehensively about the sentences used in the Al-Qur‟an. The students have to understand the sentences before understanding the contents of Al-Qur‟an passing through the sentences in Al-Qur‟an. In the process of learning Nahwu, there are some items which had been mastered beforem completely, and it should need the simplification and facilitation in the process of learning. Finally, the process of teaching and learning should pass through some elements, correlated with the contents or teaching methodology.
STRUKTUR ORGANISASI PESANTREN SALAFI DI CIREBON STUDI ATAS PONDOK PESANTREN ASSUNNAH KALITANJUNG DAN PONDOK PESANTREN DHIYĀUS SUNNAH DUKUH SEMAR CIREBON
Authors: Sahiron Syamsuddin, Muhammad Abdul Karim Muhammad Ali, Heddy Shri Ahimsa-Putra,
Published: May 2018

Salafi groups are very proscribe organizations, tandzim, and association. These are all heretics and can bring the Muslims to hizbiyya and harakiyya and keep them away from al-wala wa 'l-bara. Meanwhile, to establish friendship among Salafis, they usually conduct a study Islam together and visit each other. According to Salafi groups, it is more effective than setting up an organization that many madharat. In administering the program in pesantrens, various ustadhs appointed to occupy certain positions in the
management structure so that the pesantren is running properly.
Relationship Between Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Bone-Healing After Fracture or Orthopaedic Surgery
Authors: Bigler Teresa , Weidman-Evans Emily , Flowers Daniel
Published: May 2018

Inflammation is a complex physiologic response with various theoretical effects on the bone-healing process. Retrospective studies show conflicting results: some cases demonstrate that prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) leads to healing complications, while others negate this finding. Prospective studies have shown that NSAIDs offer quality pain control and possibly show no deleterious effects with early, short-term use. While some data are concerning regarding NSAID use during bone-healing, it is difficult to draw conclusions regarding predictive factors. Based on current studies, NSAIDs should be limited to short-term use.
Cobertura de vacunación y proporción de esquema incompleto en niños menores de siete años en México
Authors: Díaz-Ortega José Luis , Cruz-Hervert Luis Pablo , Ferreira-Guerrero Elizabeth , Ferreyra-Reyes Leticia D , Delgado-Sánchez Guadalupe , García-García María de Lourdes
Published: May 2018

Objetivo. Evaluar la cobertura de vacunación en menores de siete años. Material y métodos. Estudio basado en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición de Medio Camino 2016. Resultados. La cobertura de esquema completo en los niños menores de un año fue de 51.7% [rango: de 67.6%, para la vacuna pentavalente (PV), a 93.9%, para la vacuna Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)]; en los de 12-23 meses fue de 53.9% [rango: de 68.5%, para la vacuna triple viral (SRP), a 98.3%, para la BCG], y en los de 24-35 meses, de 63.2% [rango: de 85.3%, para la vacuna contra neumococo, a 98.6%, para la BCG]. En niños de seis años, la cobertura de una dosis de SRP fue de 97.8%, y para dos dosis, de 50.7%. Sólo 2.2% de los niños de seis años no estaban vacunados. Las variables asociadas con esquema incompleto fueron edad de 2-5 meses, madre menor de 20 años o hablante de lengua indígena. Conclusiones. Debe mejorarse el reclutamiento de recién nacidos al programa de vacunación, así como su seguimiento, hasta completar el esquema, aprovechando los contactos con los servicios de salud para vacunarlos.
Evolución de los Programas de Ayuda Alimentaria en México a través de información de Ensanut MC 2016
Authors: Morales-Ruán M Del Carmen , Shamah-Levy Teresa , Mundo-Rosas Verónica , Cuevas-Nasu Lucía , Lozada-Tequeanes Ana Lilia , Romero-Martínez Martín
Published: May 2018

Objetivo: Describir la distribución de los Programas de Ayuda Alimentaria (PAA) en México. Material y métodos: Se obtuvo información de 9137 hogares de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Medio Camino 2016 (ENSANUT MC 2016) sobre los PAA que reciben. Se analizó la distribución de los PAA por lugar de residencia, índice de nivel socioeconómico y pertinencia los PAA. Resultados: el 44% de los hogares reciben algún PAA, con mayor concentración en hogares indígenas (70%), de muy bajo nivel socioeconómico (70%) y en inseguridad alimentaria moderada y severa. Los PAA con mayor cobertura fueron Prospera (21%), Liconsa (9%), Programa de Desayunos escolares (17%) y el Programa de Adultos Mayores; de éstos el programa mejor focalizado fue Prospera. Conclusiones: Es necesario  revisar la recursos de los programas y dirigirlos a la población con mayores carencias  y mayor vulnerabilidad nutricional.
Conocimiento y nivel de comprensión de la campaña Chécate, Mídete, Muévete en adultos mexicanos
Authors: Salazar-Coronel Araceli A , Martinez-Tapia Brenda , Mundo-Rosas Verónica , Gómez-Humarán Ignacio Méndez , Uribe-Carvajal Rebeca
Published: May 2018

Objetivo. Evaluar el conocimiento, nivel de comprensión y características asociadas con la población adulta mexicana en relación con la campaña Chécate, Mídete, Muévete. Material y métodos. A partir de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición de Medio Camino 2016, se obtuvo información sobre el conocimiento y comprensión del logotipo y men­sajes que apoyan la campaña Chécate, Mídete, Muévete. Para identificar las características asociadas, se probaron modelos de regresión logística y lineal para presentar los contrastes de efectos por variable. Resultados. El 11% de los adultos conoce la campaña; 31% tuvo una alta comprensión y 1% no la comprendió en absoluto. Sexo, escolaridad, servicio de salud y sobrepeso u obesidad se asocian con el conocimiento de la campaña; para la comprensión, las características asociadas fueron edad, escolaridad y nivel socioeconómico. Conclu­sión. Estos resultados contribuyen a retroalimentar uno de los esfuerzos por controlar la epidemia de sobrepeso, obesidad y diabetes en México
Candiduria: impacto ecológico de los antibióticos
Authors: García-Agudo Lidia , Tenías-Burillo José María , Carranza-González Rafael , Rodríguez-Iglesias Manuel
Published: May 2018

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Uso de software de simulación para mejorar los tiempos de atención en el departamento de emergencias
Authors: Ayuzo-delValle Cipatli , Villafuerte-González Juan Carlos
Published: May 2018

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Dilema ético: el caso de la huelga de hambre
Authors: Pérez-Jiménez Jeanette
Published: May 2018

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Intercropped Watermelon for Weed Suppression in a Low-input Organic System
Authors: Franco Jose G. , King Stephen R. , Masabni Joseph G. , Volder Astrid
Published: May 2018

The inclusion of a smother crop used as a cash crop in an intercropping system may be an effective cultural control strategy for the management of weeds in organic production systems. In addition, a multilayered canopy created when intercropping species with different growth forms may limit germination cues for weed seeds and can allow for a more efficient utilization of resources that reduce competition to target crops from weeds. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) was evaluated for its ability to reduce weeds in a low-input organic system in Texas when planted alone or in various intercropping combinations that also included peanut (Arachis hypogaea), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), and hot pepper (Capsicum annuum). Watermelon significantly reduced total weed biomass when planted in monoculture and in all intercropping combinations compared with peanut, okra, cowpea, and pepper monocultures in year 1 of the 2-year study. Total weed biomass was reduced by 81%, 83%, 88%, and 92% in treatments containing watermelon on average as compared with pepper, peanut, okra, and cowpea grown in monoculture, respectively. Less effective weed suppression was obtained with watermelon in year 2. Pepper grown in monoculture had significantly higher weed biomass than all other treatments in year 2. Broadleaf weeds were effectively suppressed across all intercropping treatments in year 1, but nutsedges (Cyperus sp.) were consistently reduced both years, particularly when compared with monocrops with small leaf area such as pepper. The three and four species intercropping combinations consistently had high leaf area index (LAI) values, whereas pepper monoculture had significantly lower LAI values than all other treatments except for cowpea monoculture. There was a significant negative relationship between LAI and total weed biomass 33 d after last planting (r = −0.51, P < 0.01). There was a significant negative relationship between total weed biomass and total fruit yield in year 1 (r = −0.64, P < 0.01) but no significant relationship in year 2. Although findings were inconsistent in year 2 because of changes in precipitation amounts and in relative planting dates, these findings suggest that incorporating a multifunctional intercropping system that includes a low-growing vining crop such as watermelon or at least an architecturally complex mixture can optimize canopy density to reduce weed pressure from resilient perennial weeds such as nutsedge. This may offer organic producers another management tool for the control of perennial weeds.
Fruit Quality and Consumer Acceptability of Three Plum Types and 14 Plum Cultivars Grown in Maine for a Local Market
Authors: Myracle Angela D. , Castonguay Zakkary J. , Elwell Amber , Moran Renae E.
Published: May 2018

Fruit quality and consumer acceptance were measured in 14 plum cultivars. In 2015, six cultivars of asian plum (Prunus salicina) and one cultivar of american plum (Prunus americana) were harvested partially ripe and tree-ripe. In 2016, three types of plums, asian, american, and european (Prunus domestica), were harvested tree-ripe. Within most cultivars in 2015, partially ripe fruit were rated as highly as tree-ripe fruit using a hedonic rating from 1 to 9 with 1 being dislike extremely and 9 being like extremely. ‘Obilnya’ and ‘Abundance’ were rated higher than ‘Shiro’ and ‘Methley’ at both stages of ripeness and higher than ‘Vanier’ at the partially ripe stage. ‘Early Golden’ and ‘Spring Satin’ were rated higher than ‘Shiro’ and ‘Methley’ at the tree-ripe stage. In 2016, seven cultivars (Obilnya, Kahinta, Superior, Toka, Castleton, Early Italian, and Rosy Gage) were scored at the desired consumer acceptance level. ‘Shiro’ and ‘Caçak’s Best’ received overall acceptability scores below the level of acceptability. Plum type had minimal effect on scores for texture, sweetness, sourness, and overall liking. European cultivars received lower color scores than american and asian plums. Soluble solids concentration (SSC) ranged from 6.7% to 13.6% in asian plums, from 14.8% to 19.8% in american plums, and from 15.3% to 22.1% in european plums. Overall consumer acceptance of american and european cultivars was as good as for asian cultivars.
Cultural Influence on Evaluation System of Social Sustainability in Turkish Housing Projects
Authors: Ismail Salah Haj , Hatipoglu Hatice Kalfaoglu
Published: May 2018

Architects have always been keen on providing efficient and ideal housing while considering multiple factors because it is one of the essential needs of human beings. Sustainability has become a core topic in housing design and several studies have tried to define the important factors that should be considered in order to realize sustainable design. Lately, architects and urban planners managed to take steps forward towards social sustainability in design to define the socio-natural relationship allowing lasting environmental quality. Many studies in the US and Europe were conducted to analyze this complex mission. Since different communities have developed different cultures, traditions, and attitudes dealing with housing projects, this paper aims to investigate the different factors and criteria to analyze and evaluate social sustainability in housing projects for culturally different societies. This investigation provides an understanding of the diverse needs of those different communities in terms of socially sustainable design. Different case studies from similar cultures in Turkey and Syria have been analyzed towards the establishment of clear and solid scientific evaluation system suitable for those communities in order to discuss the factors needed to achieve social sustainability of housing on an architectural and urban scale.
Geopathy, Earth and Human Connection: Natural Communication
Authors: Barjatya Mayank
Published: May 2018

Bio-Architect Mayank Barjatya works with geopathy and geobiology as a medium to learn from nature. He has been instrumental in analytical Earth assessment and its impact on human health and brain connections. He proposes the model and method by which detailed geobiological study can provide us information to derive the parameters for sustainable urban planning, construction & location of buildings, underground structures, and services that actually support and promote human health and well-being
Analysis of temporal and spatial variations in hydrometeorological elements in the Yarkant River Basin, China
Authors: Wei Ren-juan , Peng Liang , Liang Chuan , Haemmig Christoph , Huss Matthias , Mu Zhen-xia , He Ying
Published: May 2018

Yarkant River is a tributary of Tarim River in China, and the basin lacks observational data. To investigate past climatic variations and predict future climate changes, precipitation, air temperature and runoff data from Kaqun hydrological station are analysed at monthly and seasonal scales using detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA). Results show that DFA scaling exponents of monthly precipitation, air temperature and runoff are 0.535, 0.662 and 0.582, respectively. These three factors all show long-range correlations. Their increasing trends will continue in the near future as the climate shifts towards warmer and more humid. Spring and winter precipitation exhibit long-range correlations and will increase in the future. In contrast, summer and autumn precipitation exhibits random fluctuations and does not show stable trends. Air temperature during all seasons exhibits long-range correlations and will continue to increase in the future. Runoff during the spring and summer exhibits weak anti-persistence, but autumn and winter runoff show long-range correlations and increasing trends. The vertical distribution of precipitation was first analysed using observed data and climate reanalysis data. It indicates that precipitation increases with elevations below 2,000 m a.s.l. at a rate of 26 mm per 100 m and decreases with elevations above 2,000 m a.s.l.
Water quality modelling: microbial risks associated with manure on pasture and arable land
Authors: Sokolova Ekaterina , Lindström Göran , Pers Charlotta , Strömqvist Johan , Lewerin Susanna Sternberg , Wahlström Helene , Sörén Kaisa
Published: May 2018

While agricultural activities, such as the application of manure on arable land and animal grazing on pastures, provide economic and environmental benefits, they may also pose microbial risks to water sources. The aim of this paper was to study the microbial fate and transport in an agricultural catchment and recipient water source through further development of the hydrological model HYPE. Hydrological modelling was combined with hydrodynamic modelling to simulate the fate and transport of Salmonella spp., verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (VTEC) and Cryptosporidium parvum in an agricultural catchment of a drinking water source, Lake Vombsjön, in Sweden. This approach was useful to study the influence of different processes on the pathogen fate and transport, and to interpret the relative changes in the simulated concentrations. Sensitivity analysis indicated that the largest uncertainties in the model were associated with the estimation of pathogen loads, parameterisation of the pathogen processes, and simulation of partitioning between surface runoff and infiltration. The proposed modelling approach is valuable for assessing the relative effect of different risk-reducing interventions.
Heterocyclization of Thiophenes Derived from Estrone Followed by Cytotoxic, HTRF Kinase and Pim-1 Kinase Evaluations
Authors: Mahmoud Mahmoud A. Abdelaziz , Mohareb Rafat M. , Al-Sharif Meshari. A.
Published: May 2018

Background:

A wide range of heterocyclic steroidal derivatives gained a special attention due to their
wide range of pharmacological activities especially the therapeutic activities. Many pharmacological drugs
containing the steroid nucleus are known in the market.

Objective:

Our main aim of this work was to synthesise a series of heterocyclic compounds especially thiophene
and thienopyridine derivatives containing the estrone nucleus. The synthesized compounds posses antitumor and
kinases inhibitions.

Method:

Thiophene derivatives of estrone were synthesized and used for further heterocyclization reactions
through the reaction with the different reagent.

Results:

Antiproliferative evaluations and c-Met kinase, Pim-1 kinase inhibitions were performed where some
compounds revealed high activities.

Conclusion:

Compounds that showed high antiproliferative activity and c-Met- kinase inhibitions were tested
for all compounds. The most promising compounds 3b, 5c, 6c, 8d, 8f, 13e, 13f, 18b and 20d were further investigated
against tyrosine kinase (c-Kit, Flt-3, VEGFR-2, EGFR, and PDGFR). Compounds 6b, 13b, 16b and 16c
were selected to examine their Pim-1 kinase inhibition activity where compounds 11c, 18b and 20f showed high
activities. Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) was rationalized by looking at the varying structural features of
the molecules.
HCC Specific Protein Network Involving Interactions of EGFR with A-Raf and Transthyretin: Experimental Analysis and Computational Biology Correlates
Authors: Ranjpour Maryam , Katare Deepshikha P. , Wajid Saima , Jain Swatantra K.
Published: May 2018

Background:

The network interactions link human disease proteins to regulatory cellular pathways
leading to better understanding of protein functions and cellular processes. Revealing the network of signaling
pathways in cancer through protein-protein interactions at molecular level enhances our understanding of
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).

Objective:

A rodent model for study of HCC was developed to identify differentially expressed proteins at very
early stage of cancer initiation and throughout its progression.

Methodology:

HCC was induced by administrating N-Nitrosodiethylamine (DEN) and 2-aminoacetylfluorine
(2-AAF) to male Wistar rats. Proteomic approaches such as 2D-Electrophoresis, PD-Quest, MALDI-TOF-MS
and Western blot analyses have been used to identify, characterize and validate the differentially expressed
proteins in HCC-bearing animals vis-a-vis controls.

Results:

The step-wise analysis of morphological and histological parameters revealed HCC induction and
tumorigenesis at 1 and 4 months after carcinogen treatment, respectively. We report a novel protein network of
735 different proteins out of which eight proteins are characterized by MALDI-TOF-MS analysis soon after
HCC was chemically induced in rats. We have analyzed four different novel routes representing the association
of experimentally identified proteins with HCC progression.

Conclusion:

The study suggests that A-Raf, transthyretin and epidermal growth factor receptor play major role
in HCC progression by regulating MAPK signaling pathway and lipid metabolism leading to continuous proliferation,
neoplastic transformation and tumorigenesis.
Preliminary Analysis of the Influence of Reinforced Mortar Coating on the Compressive Strength of Clay Bricks
Authors: Azevedo A.C. , Delgado J.M.P.Q. , Guimarães A.S. , Silva F.A.N. , Oliveira R.A.
Published: May 2018

Introduction:

This paper presents an extensive characterisation of materials and components used in non-structural masonry constructions in the region of Pernambuco, Brazil.

Methods:

An experimental study was carried out on a running bond of red clay prisms, of two and three ceramic blocks, with and without cement mortar coating, subjected to axial compression in order to enhance the capacity of masonry.

Results and Conclusion:

The experimental preliminary results indicate an increase both in the compressive load capacity of the coated prisms and in those that use coatings based on reinforced mortar, not complying with the specifications of conventional structural mortar.
Curative Activity of Watery Fermented Compost Extract
as a Bark Treatment against Tapping Panel Dryness
Authors: Suwandi Suwandi , Junita Armi , Suparman Suparman , Umayah Abu , Hamidson Harman , Muslim A , Irsan Chandra
Published: May 2018

Background:

Tapping panel dryness (TPD) is a stress-related disorder that afflicts rubber trees, contributing to yield losses in nearly every rubber-growing region.

Method:

We demonstrated the curative effects of biostimulants containing a fermented watery extract of shrimp waste-enriched compost (SWCE) on TPD in field trials. Undiluted SWCE was applied to lightly scraped bark in the first, third, and fourth trials, and applied directly without bark scraping in the second trial.

Results:

Bark treatment significantly (p < 0.05) reduced tapping cut dryness and increased latex yield, suggesting recovery from the disorder. When SWCE was applied to pre-scraped bark, 80% and 30% of trees with partial and complete TPD, respectively, recovered from tapping dryness within 2 months. The latex dry weight of treated trees with partial and complete TPD was 77.5% and 21.1% that of healthy trees, respectively. We observed slight recovery from TPD in trees treated without bark scraping and in trees with a history of ethephon stimulation. No curative effect of SWCE was demonstrated in treated trees without a tapping rest period. These findings suggest that compost extract could be a useful treatment for partial TPD.
Szervezetfejlesztés gyakorlata egy hazai vállalat esetében
Authors: Matkó Andrea , Takács B.
Published: May 2018

A mai változó világban kiemelkedően fontos, hogy a szervezetek lépést tudjanak tartani a piaci trendekkel. A folyamatos fejlesztés szemlélete egyre jobban elterjed, és a döntéshozók fejlesztő tevékenységek iránti elkötelezettsége is folyamatosan növekszik. A szervezetfejlesztés kiindulópontja mindig az ember. A szervezetfejlesztés mindig egy mélyebb kutatómunkával, és modellalkotással kezdődik. Alapvető iránymutatásokat fogalmaz meg aszervezetfejlesztési paradigma. A legfontosabb és egyben a legnehezebb lépés az elemzés eredményének bevezetése. A leghatékonyabb, de a legidőigényesebb és egyben legköltségesebb megoldás a teljeskörű szervezetfejlesztés. A szervezet vezetése jelentős erőfeszítésekkel néz szembe, ha belekezd egy teljeskörű szervezetfejlesztési folyamatba. Tanulmányunk célja, hogy a szervezet elemzésével, és mérhető adatokkal alátámasztott javaslatokkal különböző fejlesztési lehetőségeket javasoljunk a vállalatvezetés számára, illetve, hogy az katalizátorként hasson az alkalmazottak körében megfigyelhető módosító törekvésekre.
Folyamat-innovációs eszközök és stratégiák a termelésmenedzsment területén
Authors: Erdei Edina
Published: May 2018

Folyamat-innováció módszere segít megvalósítani a termelési folyamatokban azokat a lehetőségeket, amelyek egyértelmű versenyelőnyt jelentenek. Alkalmazásával akár 30% feletti változás is elérhető a termelékenység növekedésében, valamint a költségek, készletek és átfutási idők csökkentésében. A folyamatfejlesztés során nincs szükség bonyolult módszerekre. A mindenki által használható, logikus, egyszerű eszközök ereje abban rejlik, hogy mindenki képes megtanulni, megérteni, alkalmazni, és gyors visszacsatolást adni a működésről. A napjainkban nyújtott lehetőségek jelentős változást hoztak a gyártórendszerek kialakításában, működtetésében. A kiberfizikai rendszerek megjelenése, a big data nyújtotta lehetőségek és a „dolgok internete” (Internet of Things) erőteljes kutatási potenciált jelenítettek meg a logisztikai, gyártási rendszerek hatékonyabb működtetésében. A hálózati együttműködésben rejlő lehetőségek, a gyártásban áramló anyagok nyomkövetéséből származó információk és a gépek közötti kommunikáció a gyártási folyamatok széleskörű optimalizálására adnak lehetőséget. A kutatás során bemutatott eszköztár nem csak a közvetlen termelésben használható, hanem az értékteremtő folyamat majdhogy nem minden része felbontható rutinszerű cselekvések sorrendjére, így a problémák okai elemezhető és a folyamat egyes részeinek fejlesztése könnyebben megvalósítható.
Detección de anticuerpos contra Anaplasma, Bartonella and Coxiella en habitantes rurales de un área del caribe colombiano
Authors: Máttar Salim , Parra Miguel
Published: May 2018

Objetivo. Establecer la seroprevalencia de Bartonella spp, Anaplasma phagocytophilum (antes Erlichia) y Coexiella burnetii. Materiales y métodos. Se analizaron sueros representativos de un sector de la población en el año 2003, recolectados de personas que trabajan en actividades del campo en los departamentos de Córdoba y Sucre que sirvieron como población base de las muestras que se obtuvieron. Los trabajadores rurales elegidos a participar tenían entra 16 – 65 años de edad. Los sueros fueron examinados por IFA para detección de anticuerpos contra IgG para Bartonella spp, Erlichia Anaplasma phagocytophilum y Coexiella burnetii. Resultados. La seroprevalencia de anticuerpos de todos los microorganismos estudiados fue de 56.8%. De 81 muestras de suero analizadas el 26.6% fueron seropositivas contra C. burnetii, el 37.7% tuvieron anticuerpos contra Bartonella y el 20% de los individuos evaluados fueron seropositivos para Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Conclusiones. Nuestros datos indican que la prevalencia de anticuerpos contra Bartonella, A. phagocytophilum y C. burnetii son altos en nuestra región. Los resultados indican que estas enfermedades zoonoticas son muy comunes en las personas que residen en el área del caribe colombiano. Este estudio demuestra por primera vez la presencia de estos microorganismos en Colombia.