bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Базова вища освіта: оцінювання прагматизму вищих навчальних закладів на ринку освітніх послуг
Authors: Zagirniak Denis
Published: May 2018

Ступенева освіта зумовила наявність на ринку освітніх послуг сегменту «Бакалавр», у якому реалізується програма підготовки здобувачів базової вищої освіти. Тривалий час вищі навчальні заклади нарощували освітній потенціал у цьому сегменті. Побудовано методику визначення рівня абсолютного й відносного освітнього прагматизму в діях вищих навчальних закладів Полтавщини щодо освітньо-професійної програми підготовки бакалаврів, що показує рівень реалізації закладами освітнього потенціалу. Абсолютний освітній прагматизм демонструє рівень реалізації навчальним закладом ліцензійного обсягу на підготовку бакалаврів за окремою спеціальністю. Відносний прагматизм демонструє рівень використання закладом ліцензійного обсягу відносно інших закладів, що здійснюють підготовку бакалаврів за спеціальністю.
Penggunaan Rapid Application Development dalam Rancang Bangun Program Simpan Pinjam pada Koperasi
Authors: Hidayati Nur
Published: May 2018

Cooperatives in Indonesia over the past four years have been very positive with an average of 2.5 percent of active cooperative growth. Based on government data up to July 5, 2017, cooperatives in Indonesia have 152,282 units of cooperatives and 26.8 million cooperative members. With the development of it, it is necessary also in the use of information systems in data processing. One type of cooperative is a savings and loan cooperative, and many cooperatives perform conventional data processing. It can cause problems like old search data, inaccurate borrowing and inaccurate reports. Therefore, the need for application programs that are applied, by creating a design program that is able to provide information in the process of storing information produced quickly, timely and accurate. Using the method of rapid application development (RAD), became one of the options to assist in the design program of saving and loan cooperatives. With the implementation of application programs on savings and loan cooperatives, it can be done existing solutions in data processing cooperative.
Evaluation of Nutritional value of Mollugo cerviana Ser. growing wild in Bikaner District of Rajasthan
Authors: Parihar Ravi , Choudhary Rohitashv
Published: May 2018

Plants of arid and semiarid zones are good source of phytochemically important compounds. Mollugo cerviana is a common wild plant of Bikaner and surrounding areas and it has been evaluated for the nutritive contents from root, shoot and fruits. The results obtained by AOAC (1995) method shows that the plant is rich in nutritive contents.
Misuse of prescription analgesics and predictors of analgesic misuse among urban young adults of Sikkim, India
Authors: Dass D. , Khandelwal B.
Published: May 2018

Background: Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most widely used analgesics and are available without prescription. NSAIDs can be acquired outside of pharmacies, the increase in NSAID consumption and the decrease in professional counseling (by physicians and pharmacists) may pose a serious risk for a substantial increase in adverse effect occurrences. Literature documents several factors affecting the possibility of analgesic misuse such as health status, the frequency and the manner of using analgesics, education and literacy skills (knowledge of safe usage, dosing, combining with other drugs etc.).Aim: The aim of this study was to recognize and describe the important predictive factors of the misuse of prescription analgesics among urban young adults of either sex in Sikkim, India. Methods: A pre devised validated case record form was administered to n=700 subjects. Data was statistically analyzed using Statistical Package of Social Sciences software. Results: Statistically significant results were obtained for pain in the past 30 days (χ2 = 23.282, df=1, P 0.001), source of income (χ2 = 7.326, df=2, P=0.026), smoking in the past 30 days (χ2 = 14.430, df=2, P=0.001), body mass index (χ2 = 140.224, df=2, P 0.001) and depression (χ2 = 13.811, df=2, P=0.001).Conclusion: Several socio-demographic and lifestyle factors along with smoking in the past one month were associated with a continuous regular analgesic misuse of method was carried out utilizing ICH-guidelines. The described HPLC method method was successfully for the analysis of pharmaceutical formulations containing dosage form.
Development and Validation of Stability indicating method for the estimation of Axitinib in tablet dosage forms by UPLC
Authors: Ashok Gorja , Mondal Sumantha
Published: May 2018

A Stability Indicating Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography method was developed and validated for quantification of Axitinib in tablets. The chromatographic separation was done in an isocratic mode using the STD RP-18 Endcapped (50mm × 4.6mm, 2μ particle size) column. The mobile phase 0.1% OPA and acetonitrile 55:45 (%v/v) at the flow rate of 0.2mL/min and at ambient temperature was used. The wavelength used for detection was 249nm. The retention time for Axitinib was found to 1.03min. Axitinib was linear in the concentration range of 12.5μg/mL to 75μg/mL respectively. The developed method was validated and found to be accurate, specific and robust. The drug was subjected to the stressed conditions like acidic, basic, oxidative, photolytic, thermal and neutral conditions. The degradation results are found satisfactory. This method can be applied for the estimation of Axitinib in pharmaceutical dosage forms.
ANIMALISTIC IMAGES IN CONTEMPORARY CHILDREN’S PROSE
Authors: Bozhkova Galina Nikolaevna , Shabalina Irina Gennad'evna , Shaikhlislamova Al'bina Gazizovna
Published: May 2018

The article attempts to consider the images of animals in children’s literature from folklore to the XXI century, but special attention is paid to the functions that animalistic images perform in contemporary children’s prose. In sacred scripture, teachings and hagiographic literature, animalistic images are called upon to point a man to the path to truth. In folklore, the tradition of satirical exposure of human vices is born through allegory, which is evident in the works of subsequent centuries. Animalistic images in the literature of the XVII-XIX centuries can be divided into two groups: animals that help ridicule human vices, and animals that help change the heroes. In the works of the ХХ century, animalistic images become a kind of the mirror of the human soul. Contemporary children’s prose continues the traditions of the ХХ century. The authors consider the works by M. Aromshtam “Furry Child”, M. Samarsky “Rainbow for a Friend” and “On a Swing among the Hills”, D. Pennac “Dog”, J. Bowen “A Street Cat Named Bob”, M. Petrosyan “The Tale of a Dog Who Could Fly” and highlight the therapeutic, social and educational functions of animals.
PECULIARITIES OF THE SPANISH LANGUAGE IN THE REPUBLIC OF EL SALVADOR
Authors: Kalashova Anna Samvelovna , Chvalun Roza Vladimirovna , Chudnova Ol'ga Alekseevna
Published: May 2018

The article is devoted to the study of some peculiarities of the national variant of the Spanish language in the Republic of El Salvador. In this regard, the historical preconditions for the formation of El Salvador national language are studied: the period of colonization and spreading of the Spanish language within the territory of the Republic is considered, and the impact of the indigenous Indian population’s languages on the Spanish language is analyzed. Further the authors give concrete examples of differences between El Salvador language and other variants of the Spanish language (primarily Pyrenean) on the phonetic, grammatical and lexical levels.
“JAMAICA” PHENOMENON IN THE CONTEXT OF COLORISTIC METAPHORS OF THE MODERN GERMAN POLITICAL MEDIA DISCOURSE
Authors: Litvinova Tat'yana Ivanovna
Published: May 2018

The article is devoted to analyzing coloristic figurative representations of the modern German political media discourse objectifying the key phenomenon of the German policy “Jamaica” in 2017. The study of specificity of functioning and developmental dynamics of the figurative political colouronym “Jamaica” in the context of colour nominations of the German political media discourse testify to its potentially high metaphorical activity and productivity. The fragment of the modern German political reality viewed through the lenses of the mentioned images actualizes the features of stagnation and crisis in the German political landscape, which is determined by negative connotation of this realia.
AUTOMATIC AND NONAUTOMATIC EMOTIONS IN THE LANGUAGE
Authors: Pilatova Valentina Nikolaevna
Published: May 2018

The article highlights the process of prediction of a person’s sensual-emotional activity. The author’s goal is to substantiate the fact that the emotional reaction of the dialogue participants can be classified as automatic and nonautomatic. With the help of the contextual analysis method the signs of expected and unexpected emotions are described. It is concluded that the basis of automatic emotions is a socially-fixed idea of the experience, and the basis of nonautomatic emotions is a feature, which is potentially possible or subjectively attributed to the object. The range of emotions prediction is determined by the mental characteristics of the individual and the cultural traditions of the reference group, to which he belongs.
PHYTONYMIC PHRASEOLOGY AND NATIONAL DISCOURSE
Authors: Sedykh Arkadii Petrovich , Bondareva Marina Mikhailovna
Published: May 2018

The article is devoted to studying phraseological and discourse problems both in the paradigms of the modern science about the language and in the functional aspect of the mechanisms of linguistic units implementation in questions. Discourse methods of actualization of phraseological units with a phytonym component are analyzed. A new term “phraseophytonym” is introduced into scientific use. The specificity of the actualization of phytonymic phraseology is described within the framework of political and everyday discourses. The patterns of the use of phraseological material are determined as indicators of the national worldview and communicative behavior of native speakers. The phraseophytonymic worldview represents one of the important elements of the emotional sphere, as well as the national language worldview, which is verbalized in specific forms for the ethnos.
THE NUMERAL ПЩЫКIУТI (“TWELVE”) IN THE KABARDIAN-CIRCASSIAN LANGUAGE: SEMANTICS AND FUNCTIONING
Authors: Khezheva Mar'yana Rashadovna
Published: May 2018

The article is devoted to the complex study of the semantic features of the functioning of the numeral пщыкIутI (“twelve”) in the Kabardian-Circassian language. Special attention is paid to revealing ethnospecific features of the use of numerals. It is noted that in the language and culture of the Adygs, the numeral пщыкIутI (“twelve”) is characterized by both universal and ethnospecific features of functioning. The number пщыкIутI (“twelve”) is in correlation with the basic attributes of the cosmological model of the world and takes a functional part in the formation of mythologemes and quantitative hyperbolas.
SOCIAL NETWORK AS A SPECIAL KIND OF INTERNET COMMUNICATION
Authors: Shilova Elena Sergeevna
Published: May 2018

The article is devoted to the consideration of the main phonetic, lexical and grammatical features of social networks of personally oriented communication. The author emphasizes such important for the linguistic personality processes as self-identification, self-presentation and communicative success in interpersonal communication. It is concluded that due to spatial or temporal disconnection, the contact-forming component is complicated between the partners in the Internet communication. It leads to difference in social statuses or unequal relations of interlocutors, which is conditioned situationally.
TEACHING SIMPLE SENTENCE SYNTAX TO JURIDICAL STUDENTS AT THE LESSONS OF RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: METHODOLOGICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors: Tarasenko Olesya Sergeevna , Bakirova Lena Rifkhatovna
Published: May 2018

The article provides recommendations on teaching simple sentence syntax to foreign juridical students at the lessons of Russian as a foreign language at the Second Certificate Level. The authors argue that the students should develop competence in the following areas: principal and secondary, homogenous, isolated members of the sentence; one-member and two-member sentences; direct and reverse word order in the sentence. The paper provides examples from the practice of teaching Russian as a foreign language in Ufa Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
ETHNIC COMPONENT IN NICKNAMES OF THE MINORITY INTERNET
Authors: Alieva Gyul'nara Nizamovna , Kasumova Aideniz Shevketovna , Kurbanova Ol'ga Vladimirovna
Published: May 2018

The article proposes a theoretical study of a relevant problem - the category of ethnicity and its representation in nicknames. The paper analyzes Russian and foreign researchers’ views on the problem of ethnic identity and ethnos, provides ethno-cultural and structural-semantic characteristics of nicknames, and justifies the possibility of their usage when studying the ethnic segment of the global network. The authors introduce the definition of a nickname, identify by statistical analysis the most productive groups of nicknames and establish the place of an ethnic component in their structure.
PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN PERILAKU PEMBERIAN PIJAT BAYI OLEH IBU DI BRAJAN TAMANTIRTO BANTUL YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Ekawati Ekawati , Anggraini Tyasning Yuni Astuti
Published: May 2018

Background: Baby massage is the oldest known human touch therapy and the most popular. Baby massage not only affects the baby's physical and emotional growth. If baby massage done by his father, it can increase milk production in the mother's body.

Objective: Knowing mother's knowledge and behavior about infant massage before and given health education and improvement of knowledge and behavior before and after counseling.

Methods: Type of research that will be used in this research is pre-experiment design (pre-experiment design). The sample size is 30 respondents. Data source in this research is primary data source that is by using questioner and Prior to being given a health education about infant massage.

Result : Knowledge of the majority mother either as many as 19 respondents (63,33%), after being given health education about baby massage, all knowledge of good mother (100%), before given health education about baby massage, infants as a whole fall into the category of less (100%) because all mothers do not yet know how to do baby massage, after being given health education about baby massage, mother behavior in doing baby massage majority according to technique that is 17 responden (56,67%).

Conclusion: There is a significant influence between health education on infant massage on mother's knowledge and behavior about baby massage in Brajan Tamantirto Banul Yogyakarta

 

Keyword: Baby massage behavior, health education, knowledge.
INISIASI MENYUSU DINI MENJAGA KESTABILAN SUHU PADA BAYI BARU LAHIR
Authors: Zulala Nuli Nuryanti , Sitaresmi Mei Neni , Sulistyaningsih Sulistyaningsih
Published: May 2018

Background: Hypothermia contributes 6.3% to neonatal mortality. Interventions to keep newborns warm can reduce neonatal mortality by 18-42%. Early Breastfeeding Initiation (EBI) is a simple intervention that reduces the risk of neonatal death.

Objective: The aim of this study  to determine the difference of axillary temperature of newborn between improper EBI group and proper EBI group for 24 hours.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted at Aisyiyah Muntilan Hospital. Sixty-two healthy newborns from healthy mothers born in November 2016 who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects were grouped in improper EBI groups (n=32) and proper EBI groups (n=32). Axila temperature measurements were performed at 1st minute, 30th minute, 60th minute, 6th hour, 12th hour, 24th hour.

Results: The result of the hypotermic occurrence is more happened on improper EBI than proper EBI. EBI is able to prevent hypothermia during the first 24 hours of newborn life

Conclussions: Infants with proper EBI have a lower risk of hypothermia.
ANALISIS FAKTOR KESIAPAN PERAWAT DALAM PRAKTIK KOLABORASI INTERPROFESIONAL DI RUMAH SAKIT PANTI NUGROHO YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Widyastuti Chatarina Setya
Published: May 2018

Background: The best service in the patient cannot be separated from the collaboration practice among the professional health personal in providing the integrated service to the patient, including nurses. The ability to explain the knowledge, skills and role of nurses to other health professionals well is a competency that must be mastered by nurses as one of the members of an interprofessional team.Objective: find out the factors that influence nurse readiness in interprofessional collaboration practice (ICP)Methods: This study uses cross sectional design with total population of 63 nurses in hospital. Instrumen of this research used a valid and reliable quesioner. All data in this study analyzed univariate, bivariate and multivariate.Results: External and internal factors influence the readiness of interprofessional collaboration practice with p value 0.000. The most positive relationship is on social and interpersonal factors of consideration (correlation 0.739**). Ability variables age, education, social and interpersonal considerations, physical, organizational and institutional environments, behavior, intrapersonal and intellectual in explaining the variance of variables of readiness of interprofessional collaboration practice is 35%.Conclusion: Overall, the most factors that influence nurse readiness of interprofessional collaboration practice is social and interpersonal consideration (correlation 0.739**) Keywords: Nurse Readiness, Interprofessional Collaboration Practice, factors analysis
PENGETAHUAN PERAWAT TENTANG PROGRAM PERKESMAS DI PUSKESMAS YANG MENERAPKAN PERKESMAS DI SLEMAN
Authors: Warseno Agus
Published: May 2018

Background: The basic health services to the community is one of the development efforts of community approach which is undertaken by the health centers, namely PHN (Public Health Nursing). PHN aims to increase community self-reliance to achieve an optimal degree. Nurses in Health Center requires competence to provides health services in PHN

Objective: The study aims to know the knowledge of nurses in health centers that have PHN programme in Sleman.

Methods: The research is quantitative descriptive study. The study population was  nurses in the health center of Gamping I, Ngaglik I, and Ngemplak I Sleman, as many as 16 nurses. The study uses total sampling technique. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis techniques.

Results: The results showed a majority of female respondents characteristics as much as 81.2%, the Education level of majority of respondents were Diploma of Nursing as much as 93.8%, The level of knowledge of nurses about the aspects of the basic concept of PHN in sufficient category with a percentage of 56.2%, The level of knowledge of nurses about aspects of PHN in sufficient category has percentage of 87.6%, the level of knowledge of nurses about the aspect of minimal competence and the role of nurses in health centers is mostly in sufficient category with a percentage of 50.0%, The level of knowledge of nurses about aspects of the reporting of PHN more with enough category with a percentage of 81.3%, the level of knowledge of nurses about PHN are equal for good category and sufficient category with a percentage of 50.0%.

Conclusion: The level of nurse knowledge about PHN is the same between good and sufficient categories

 

Keyword: Knowledge, Public Health Nursing, Nurse
GAMBARAN PERAN PERAWAT DALAM PENCEGAHAN DEKUBITUS DI BANGSAL PENYAKIT DALAM RUMAH SAKIT DI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Nofiyanto Muhamat , Ivana Erna
Published: May 2018

Background : Decubitus prevention need the knowledge, attitude, motivation, and behavior of nurses.

Objective : To identify the description of nurses role’s in decubitus prevention in Internal medicine ward of hospital in Yogya.

Method : This was a descriptive design by using cross sectional time approach. The number of samples was 15 respondents selected through total sampling technique. The analysis applied descriptive statistic.

Result : The majority of nurses had positive role’s in decubitus prevention as many as 10 respondents (66.7%), the nurses role’s according to some characteristics were as follows; The nurses role in the assessment on decubitus risk factor was in good category as many as 9 respondents (60.0%), the nurses role in skin care for patients was in good category as many as 9 respondents (60.0%), the nurses role in patients nutritional status enhancement was in good category as many as 10 respondents (66.7%), the nurses role in support surface was in sufficient category as many as 12 respondents (80.0%), and the nurses role in providing education was in good category as many as 13 respondents (86.7%).

Conclusion : The nurses role’s in decubitus prevention in internal medicine ward of hospital in Yogya is in good category.

 

Keywords : Decubitus prevention, Nurses role’s,Positive role’s
PENERAPAN METODE HYPNOTEACHING UNTUK MELIHAT MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI TRIGONOMETRI KELAS X SMA NEGERI 1 INDRALAYA
Authors: Qori Ratmi
Published: May 2018

PENERAPAN METODE HYPNOTEACHING UNTUK MELIHAT MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI TRIGONOMETRI KELAS X SMA NEGERI 1 INDRALAYA Ratmi Qori1), Budi Santoso2), Cecil Hiltrimartin2)1)Mahasiswa Pendidikan Matematika FKIP Unsri2)Dosen Pendidikan Matematika FKIP UnsriEmail: ratmiqori@gmail.com ABSTRAKPenelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan metode hypnoteaching dan melihat motivasi belajar siswa khususnya materi trigonometri kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Indralaya. Subjek penelitian ini adalah kelas X IPA 2 SMA Negeri 1 Indralaya yang berjumlah 33 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa observasi dan angket motivasi belajar siswa. Berdasarkan analisis data hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa gambaran pelaksanaan pembelajaran menggunakan metode hypnoteaching terlaksana dengan sangat baik dengan persentase 85,4% dan motivasi belajar siswa dengan menggunakan metode hypnoteaching dikategorikan tinggi dengan rata-rata 84,52%. Kata Kunci : Metode Hypnoteaching, Motivasi Belajar Siswa, Trigonometri ABSTRACTThis research is a quantitative descriptive research that aims to find out the description of the implementation of the learning by using the methods hypnoteaching and see the student’s motivation of learning the material, specifically learning about trigonometry at Grade X Senior High School number 1 Indralaya, consisting of 33 people. The data collection techniques used were observation technique and questionnaire of the learning motivation of students. Based on the data analysis, the results that were obtained showed that the picture of implementation of the learning method using hypnoteaching were done very well with the persentage of 85,74% and learning motivation of students  using the hypnoteaching method are categorized high with the average 84,52%. Keywords: hypnoteaching, method of learning motivation of students, trigonometry
İBN HALDUN’A GÖRE BİREYİN BESLENME ALIŞKANLIĞININ KİŞİLİK GELİŞİMİNE VE DİNİ HAYATA ETKİSİ
Authors: BAYAR Mustafa
Published: May 2018

Beslenme,
insanın temel yaşam aktivitelerinin başında gelmektedir. İbn Haldun’a göre,
gıdaların türü ve beslenme alışkanlığı kişiliği etkileyen faktörlerden biridir.
Ayrıca o, aşırı yeme ve içmeyi manevi ilerlemenin önünde bir engel olarak
görmektedir. İnsan yeme-içme konusunda ölçülü davranmalı ve sağlığını korumakla
mükellef olduğunu unutmamalıdır. İbn Haldun’un, gıda ve beslenme alışkanlığının
kişilik gelişimine etkisi ve dini hayattaki rolüyle ilgili görüşlerini
incelemek ve değerlendirmek bu makalenin amacını oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada doküman inceleme
ve içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır.
TELEVİZYON REKLAMLARI VE DİL İLLÜZYONLARI
Authors: ŞENOCAK Ebru
Published: May 2018

Tüketicinin
taleplerini arttırmak, ürünün tanıtımını yapmak, anımsanabilmek vb. gibi
amaçlarla hazırlanan reklamlar, mesajı tüketiciye özel bir dil ile iletir.
Tüketicilerin algılarına, tercihlerine, gelenek ve göreneklerine göre
oluşturulan reklam dili, toplumun sosyo-ekonomik ve kültürel analizleri
yapılarak hazırlanır. Hedef kitleye yönelik reklamların özel sunumları ve
sloganlarında, toplumun yaşadığı coğrafya, yaş, cinsiyet, kültür ve inanış
özellikleri göz önünde bulundurulurken, dilin büyülü dünyasından da faydalanılır.

            Televizyon reklamlarında kullanılan
dil illüzyonları ve Türk folklorunun (masal, mani, ninni, türkü, bilmece, halk
temaşası, vb. gibi) unsurları bilinçli olarak tercih edilir. Böylece hazırlanan
televizyon reklamlarında, üreticiden tüketiciye iletilen tek yönlü mesaj ile düşündürme, hayal kurdurma, çağrışım yapma,
"biz" duygusu uyandırma ve tüketiciyi ikna etme hedeflenmektedir.
Robert Dilts'in "Dil İllüzyonları" adlı eserinden
hareketle, reklam dilindeki dil illüzyonları (küçük parçalar, büyük parçalar,
gerçeklik stratejisi, sonuç kalıbı, yeni bir dünya modeliyle algılama vb. gibi)
çözümlenerek, Televizyon reklamlarındaki dil-kültür ilişkisi ve dil-kültürün
arz-talep ilişkisi üzerindeki etkisi değerlendirilebilir.
PONTOS KRALLIĞI BRONZ SİKKELERİ (VI. MİTHRADATES DÖNEMİ; İÖ, 111-63)
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Mustafa
Published: May 2018

İÖ, 298 yılında kurulan ve bağımsız olarak varlığını İÖ, 63 yılına kadar sürdüren Pon-tos Krallığı; İÖ, 63  yılından itibaren Roma’nın egemenliğini tanımak zorunda kaldı. Özellikle VI. Mithradates Eupator Dönemi’nde Roma ile çetin mücadelelere girildi. Artan masrafları karşılamak için bol miktarda sikke basıldı. Refahiye’de bulunan ve çoğunluğu Amisos (Samsun) ta basılan bronz sikkeler VI. Mithradates Eupator Dönemi’ne aittir.
Electrocardiographic localization of infarct related coronary artery in acute inferior wall ST elevation myocardial infraction and in hospital outcome in tertiary cardiac care center
Authors: Khanal Rajaram , Sayami Arun , Gajurel Ratnamani , Shrestha Hemanta , Thapa Sanjeev , Sahi Ravi
Published: May 2018

Background: In addition to diagnosing the acute ST Elevation MI stratifying (STEMI) high-risk patients and proper treatment strategies are important issues in managing patients. The goal of this study was to determine the relation of ST segment changes in Electrocardigram with the site of occlusion in vessel , to evaluate the prognostic value of ST segment deviation in aVR and its role in identification of Infarct Related Artery (IRA) in patients with acute inferior myocardial infarction.Methods: The study included 56 patients with acute inferior wall STEMI. All patients underwent Coronary Angiogram. Patients were divided into two groups based on the IRA and were followed up during their hospital stay for complications.Result: The culprit artery was Right Coronary Artery (RCA) in 40 patients (71.4%) and Left Circumflex Artery (LCX) in 13 patients (23.2%). Study showed 92% sensitivity, 80% specificity for predicting RCA related infarction with ST elevation lead III > lead II and 83% sensitivity ,90% specificity for (LCX) with ST elevation lead II > lead III . The overall in-hospital mortality was 3.5%.ST depression in aVR was associated with 87.5% specificity and 83% sensitivity in diagnosing LCX as the Infarct Related Artery (IRA). The in-hospital mortality rates for patients with ST segment deviation in aVR (20 patients) and no ST segment changes (36 patients) were 5% and 2.7% respectively.Conclusion: In addition to the conventional ECG criteria for identifying culprit vessel, lead aVR may be useful in clinical practice when assessing patients with inferior STEMI and with poor in-hospital outcome.Nepalese Heart Journal 2018; 15(1): 23-27
Using Artificial Neural Networks Approach to Estimate Compressive Strength for Rubberized Concrete
Authors: Bachir Rahali , Sidi Mohammed Aissa Mamoune , Habib Trouzine
Published: May 2018

Artificial neural network (ANN) is a soft computing technique that has been used to predict with accuracy compressive strength known for its high variability of values. ANN is used to develop a model that can predict compressive strength of rubberized concrete where natural aggregate such as fine and coarse aggregate are replaced by crumb rubber and tire chips. The main idea in this study is to build a model using ANN with three parameters that are: water/cement ratio, Superplasticizer, granular squeleton. Furthermore, the data used in the model has been taken from various literatures and are arranged in a format of three input parameters: water/cement ratio, superplasticizer, granular squeleton that gathers fine aggregates, coarse aggregates, crumb rubber, tire chips and output parameter which is compressive strength. The performance of the model has been judged by using correlation coefficient, mean square error, mean absolute error and adopted as the comparative measures against the experimental results obtained from literature. The results indicate that artificial neural network has the ability to predict compressive strength of rubberized concrete with an acceptable degree of accuracy using new parameters.
Identification of Primary Shape Descriptors on 3D Scanned Particles
Authors: Ludmány Balázs , Domokos Gábor
Published: May 2018

The number of global mechanical equilibria as a shape descriptor (among others, for sedimentary particles) is at the forefront of current geophysical research. Although the technology is already available to provide scanned, 3D images of the particles (appearing as fine spatial discretization of smooth surfaces), nevertheless, the automated identification and measurement of global equilibria on such 3D images has not been solved so far. The main difficulty lies in the algorithmic distinction between local equilibria (associated with the small un-evenness of the pebble’s surface) and global equilibria, associated with the overall shape. The former are easily measured, however, only the latter provide meaningful physical information. Here we provide and illustrate an algorithm to detect global equilibrium points on a finely discretized, polyhedral surface provided by 3D scan of sedimentary particles.
Cognitive Assistants—An Analysis and Future Trends Based on Speculative Default Reasoning
Authors: Ramos João , Oliveira Tiago , Satoh Ken , Neves José , Novais Paulo
Published: May 2018

Once a person is diagnosed (or a caregiver suspects that the person may have) cognitive disabilities he may lose the state of being autonomous, which may range from partial to total loss of independence, according to the level of incidence. Smart houses may be used as a tentative solution to overcome this situation. However, when one goes outside their premises, this alternative may become unusable. Indeed, due to the decreased orientation ability, caregivers may prevent these people from going out, as they may get lost. Therefore, we are developing a system for people with mild or moderate cognitive disabilities that guides the user through an augmented reality interface and provides a localization tool for caregivers. The orientation method implements a speculative computation module, thus the system may calculate and anticipate possible user mistakes and issue alerts before he takes the wrong path. Through a trajectory mining module, the path is also adjusted to user preferences. These two modules enable the system to adapt to the user.
Variability and Trends in Global Precipitable Water Vapor Retrieved from COSMIC Radio Occultation and Radiosonde Observations
Authors: Zhang Yehui , Xu Jiawei , Yang Na , Lan Ping
Published: May 2018

The spatial and temporal variations in global precipitable water (PW) derived from satellite and radiosonde observations during 2007–2016 are compared and analyzed in this study. The two observations show a good agreement in global spatiotemporal distributions and trends in PW. Generally, PW shows apparent latitudinal and seasonal variations. The averaged PW peaks in the tropical region, with the value of 40 mm or higher, and then decreases apparently to the polar region, less than 10 mm. PWs are larger in warm seasons and smaller in cold seasons for both hemispheres. It is indicated that the spatial and seasonal variabilities of PW are highly related to water vapor source and surface temperature as a direct heat source. The global PWs have changed in the past 60 years and, to some extent, strongly in the recent 10 years. It is found that PWs at Australian stations present statistically significant decreasing trends in last 60 years, while PWs at most stations in the United States have increasing trends. According to the global observations, it is found that PWs show uptrends over land and downtrends over the ocean in last 10 years, implying the widespread increase of water vapor in the troposphere over land.
Atmospheric Processes in the South Baikal Basin and Their Role in Relief Formation
Authors: Tyumentseva Elizaveta , Orel Galina
Published: May 2018

Climatic conditions and the solar and circulation features in the Lake Baikal basin are analyzed. The relationship between the heat balance and surface temperature of slopes is shown, taking into account each features’ physical state. The dependence of the heat balance values and the underlying surface temperature were revealed. The quantitative material allowed us to reveal regional patterns of geomorphological regimes, seasonal rhythm, and the dynamics of processes. In Cisbaikalia, within the denudation cycle, semi-humid states under water erosion and aeolian processes of moderate intensity predominate. The semi-arid state manifests itself under decreasing humidification. In these years, the probability of extreme manifestations of aeolian processes is high. The humid states occur in 1% of cases, primarily in extremely wet years, when fluvial processes are dramatically activated. In Cisbaikalia, climate warming and an increase in mean annual temperature have been observed in recent years. Depending on the moisture amplitude and heat availability, the intensity and direction of water erosion and aeolian processes is changing now. The dynamics of relief-forming processes cause an increase in loose substance in the lake and the exacerbation of the ecological situation.
A Simulation Study of Global Evapotranspiration Components Using the Community Land Model
Authors: Yang Minghao , Zuo Ruiting , Wang Liqiong , Chen Xiong
Published: May 2018

The Qian atmospheric forcing dataset is used to drive the Community Land Model, version 4.0 and 4.5 (CLM4 and CLM4.5) in off-line simulation tests. Based on flux network (FLUXNET) data and reanalysis data provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Climate Forecast System Reanalysis (CFSR), the simulation results of CLM4.5 on the global evaporation of intercepted water from the vegetation canopy (Ec), vegetation transpiration (Et), evaporation of soil (Es) and latent heat flux are evaluated. Subsequently, the improvement in the simulation results of CLM4.5 compared with CLM4.0 is tested and analyzed. The results show that the simulated spatial distribution of Ec, Et and latent heat flux in CLM4.5 are closer to the reanalysis data than Es. The simulated annual means of Et, Es and latent heat flux in CLM4.5 are larger than the reanalysis data, but Ec is smaller. The spatial distribution of the simulation bias of latent heat flux in CLM4.5 is mainly determined by the bias distribution of Es. There is a significant difference in the simulation of Et, Es and latent heat flux between CLM4.5 and CLM4.0. These differences are mainly present near the equator and in the middle and high latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. In general, compared with CLM4.0, the simulation bias of Et, Es, and latent heat flux have been reduced in CLM4.5, and the simulated means are more consistent with the reanalysis data. Although there is a significant improvement in the simulation of the spatial distribution of Et and Es in CLM4.5 compared with CLM4.0, the ability of CLM4.5 to simulate the spatial distribution of global latent heat flux shows little improvement relative to CLM4.0.
Expression of a Synthetic Gene for the Major Cytotoxin (Cyt1Aa) of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis in the Chloroplast of Wild-Type Chlamydomonas
Authors: Kang Seongjoon , Odom Obed W. , Malone Candice L. , Thangamani Saravanan , Herrin David L.
Published: May 2018

Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (Chlamydomonas) strains that are toxic to mosquito larvae because they express chloroplast transgenes that are based on the mosquitocidal proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Bti) could be very useful in mosquito control. Chlamydomonas has several advantages for this approach, including genetic controls not generally available with industrial algae. The Bti toxin is produced by sporulating bacteria and has been used for mosquito control for >30 years without creating highly resistant mosquito populations. The suite of toxins is four main proteins: three Cry proteins and the cytotoxic Cyt1Aa (27 kDa). Cyt1Aa is not very toxic to mosquitoes by itself, but it prevents the development of resistance. The production of Cyt1Aa in other microbes, however, has been challenging due to its affinity for certain membrane phospholipids. Here we report on the production of recombinant Cyt1Aa (rCyt1A) in the chloroplast of photosynthetic Chlamydomonas at levels of at least 0.3% total protein. Live cell bioassays demonstrated toxicity of the rCyt1Aa Chlamydomonas to larvae of Aedes aegypti. We also expressed the chloroplast cyt1Aa gene in a wild-type Chlamydomonas strain (21 gr) that can grow on nitrate. These results have implications for developing a Chlamydomonas strain that will be toxic to mosquito larvae but will not induce strongly resistant populations.
Neuroimmunology Research. A Report from the Cuban Network of Neuroimmunology
Authors: Robinson-Agramonte María de los Angeles , Pedre Lourdes Lorigados , Serrano-Barrera Orlando Ramón
Published: May 2018

Neuroimmunology can be traced back to the XIX century through the descriptions of some of the disease’s models (e.g., multiple sclerosis and Guillain Barret syndrome, amongst others). The diagnostic tools are based in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis developed by Quincke or in the development of neuroimmunotherapy with the earlier expression in Pasteur’s vaccine for rabies. Nevertheless, this field, which began to become delineated as an independent research area in the 1940s, has evolved as an innovative and integrative field at the shared edges of neurosciences, immunology, and related clinical and research areas, which are currently becoming a major concern for neuroscience and indeed for all of the scientific community linked to it. The workshop focused on several topics: (1) the molecular mechanisms of immunoregulation in health and neurological diseases, (like multiple sclerosis, autism, ataxias, epilepsy, Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease); (2) the use of animal models for neurodegenerative diseases (ataxia, fronto-temporal dementia/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ataxia-telangiectasia); (3) the results of new interventional technologies in neurology, with a special interest in the implementation of surgical techniques and the management of drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy; (4) the use of non-invasive brain stimulation in neurodevelopmental disorders; as well as (5) the efficacy of neuroprotective molecules in neurodegenerative diseases. This paper summarizes the highlights of the symposium.
Method to Integrate Radiant Cooling with Hybrid Ventilation to Improve Energy Efficiency and Avoid Condensation in Hot, Humid Environments
Authors: Bayoumi Mohannad
Published: May 2018

Although radiant cooling is considerably more efficient than conventional all-air room cooling systems, the potential for its application in warm humid regions is limited, owing to the increased risk of condensation by opened windows or unsealed openings in the building envelope. Having constantly closed windows and mechanical ventilation in such a climate needs to significantly dehumidify outdoor air to avoid the risk of condensation. The present study examines the effects of coupling hybrid ventilation (window and mechanical) with radiant cooling during periods of acceptable outside air temperature. An optimization method that increases energy efficiency and maximizes risk-free window opening potential in the critical seasons (summer and autumn) is developed and applied. IDA-ICE software is used to conduct dynamic thermal simulations of a typical studio classroom model, for which different cases and conditions are investigated. Different cooling and ventilation scenarios and control strategies are integrated and examined. Potentials and limitations can be noted between the various cases. Moreover, analyses using ANSYS-CFX as well as other tools are developed for verification and to assess the impact of the suggested optimization method on the indoor air and user comfort. The findings indicate great potential for the proposed solution in lowering the energy demand considerably and providing condensation-risk-free window opening potential.
Proline-Rich Protein Tyrosine Kinase 2 in Inflammation and Cancer
Authors: Zhu Xiangdong , Bao Yonghua , Guo Yongchen , Yang Wancai
Published: May 2018

Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and its homologous FAK-related proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) contain the same domain, exhibit high sequence homology and are defined as a distinct family of non-receptor tyrosine kinases. This group of kinases plays critical roles in cytoskeletal dynamics and cell adhesion by regulating survival and growth signaling. This review summarizes the physiological and pathological functions of Pyk2 in inflammation and cancers. In particular, overexpression of Pyk2 in cancerous tissues is correlated with poor outcomes. Pyk2 stimulates multiple oncogenic signaling pathways, such as Wnt/β-catenin, PI3K/Akt, MAPK/ERK, and TGF-β/EGFR/VEGF, and facilitates carcinogenesis, migration, invasion, epithelial–mesenchymal transition and metastasis. Therefore, Pyk2 is a high-value therapeutic target and has clinical significance.
A No-Go Theorem for Observer-Independent Facts
Authors: Brukner Časlav
Published: May 2018

In his famous thought experiment, Wigner assigns an entangled state to the composite quantum system made up of Wigner’s friend and her observed system. While the two of them have different accounts of the process, each Wigner and his friend can in principle verify his/her respective state assignments by performing an appropriate measurement. As manifested through a click in a detector or a specific position of the pointer, the outcomes of these measurements can be regarded as reflecting directly observable “facts”. Reviewing arXiv:1507.05255, I will derive a no-go theorem for observer-independent facts, which would be common both for Wigner and the friend. I will then analyze this result in the context of a newly-derived theorem arXiv:1604.07422, where Frauchiger and Renner prove that “single-world interpretations of quantum theory cannot be self-consistent”. It is argued that “self-consistency” has the same implications as the assumption that observational statements of different observers can be compared in a single (and hence an observer-independent) theoretical framework. The latter, however, may not be possible, if the statements are to be understood as relational in the sense that their determinacy is relative to an observer.
PrECast: An Efficient Crypto-Free Solution for Broadcast-Based Attacks in IPv4 Networks
Authors: Hanna Dalal , Veeraraghavan Prakash , Pardede Eric
Published: May 2018

Broadcasting is one of the essential features in the Internet Protocol Ver 4 (IPv4). Attackers often exploit this feature of the IP protocol to launch several attacks against a network or an individual host. Attackers may either be a part of a Local Area Network (LAN) or outside a LAN to launch these attacks. There are numerous papers available in the literature to solve problems resulting from IP broadcasting. However, all these solutions target a specific problem that results from IP broadcasting. Furthermore, these solutions use either a computationally-intensive cryptographic scheme, the a priori relation between the host and the network or a modified protocol stack at every host. In this paper, we provide a seamless and transparent solution to eliminate IP broadcasting and thus eliminate all problems related to IP broadcasting. Our proposed solution is crypto-free and does not need any modification to the protocol stack.
Quantitative Prediction of Power Loss for Damaged Photovoltaic Modules Using Electroluminescence
Authors: Kropp Timo , Schubert Markus , Werner Jürgen H.
Published: May 2018

Electroluminescence (EL) is a powerful tool for the qualitative mapping of the electronic properties of solar modules, where electronic and electrical defects are easily detected. However, a direct quantitative prediction of electrical module performance purely based on electroluminescence images has yet to be accomplished. Our novel approach, called “EL power prediction of modules” (ELMO) as presented here, used just two electroluminescence images to predict the electrical loss of mechanically damaged modules when compared to their original (data sheet) power. First, using this method, two EL images taken at different excitation currents were converted into locally resolved (relative) series resistance images. From the known, total applied voltage to the module, we were then able to calculate absolute series resistance values and the real distribution of voltages and currents. Then, we reconstructed the complete current/voltage curve of the damaged module. We experimentally validated and confirmed the simulation model via the characterization of a commercially available photovoltaic module containing 60 multicrystalline silicon cells, which were mechanically damaged by hail. Deviation between the directly measured and predicted current/voltage curve was less than 4.3% at the maximum power point. For multiple modules of the same type, the level of error dropped below 1% by calibrating the simulation. We approximated the ideality factor from a module with a known current/voltage curve and then expand the application to modules of the same type. In addition to yielding series resistance mapping, our new ELMO method was also capable of yielding parallel resistance mapping. We analyzed the electrical properties of a commercially available module, containing 72 monocrystalline high-efficiency back contact solar cells, which suffered from potential induced degradation. For this module, we predicted electrical performance with an accuracy of better than 1% at the maximum power point.
A Comparative Thermodynamic Study of Equilibrium Conditions for Carbon Deposition from Catalytic C–H–O Reformates
Authors: Jaworski Zdzisław , Pianko-Oprych Paulina
Published: May 2018

The importance of carbon deposition occurring during catalytic fuel reforming is briefly described along with former studies on the process. Thermodynamic fundamentals of modeling the critical conditions of the deposition equilibrium are presented. Computational results of ternary C–H–O diagrams with the threshold lines between the carbon deposition and deposition-free regions are discussed for two new pressure levels of 3 and 30 bar and a temperature range from 200 to 1000 °C. The process pressure does not affect the temperature range typical for the type of deposited carbon allotrope; either graphite, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, or single-walled carbon nanotubes in bundles. However, pressure has a profound influence on the location of the threshold lines for carbon deposition. Three reforming processes of two hydrocarbon fuels are analyzed; catalytic partial oxidation, and wet and dry reforming. Chord lines representing varied compositions of process mixtures are introduced to the ternary diagrams. The intersection points of the chord lines with the threshold lines are used in a novel interpretation of the functions of the oxygen-to-carbon critical ratio against temperature and pressure, which can be used in avoiding carbon deposition in catalytic reforming of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas.