bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of radiation cystitis treatment efficacy with glycosaminoglycan replenishment therapy
Authors: Mirkin Ya. B. , Ponomarenko A. M. , Karapetyan A. V. , Shumoff S. Yu.
Published: July 2018

Background. Radiation cystitis is a severe late consequence of radiation therapy of pelvic malignancies. Destruction of glycosaminoglycan’s protective barrier (GAG-layer) plays key role in pathogenesis of radiation cystitis. Hence, GAG-replenishment therapy could be a promised method of treatment the radiation cystitis.

The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of glycosaminoglycan replacement therapy of chronic radiation cystitis using bladder instillation.

 Materials and methods. 23 female patients with radiation cystitis participated in the retrospective study. They have been randomized divided on two groups. Patients of the 1st group have been treated with intravesical administration of 0,08 % sodium hyaluronate alone, 2nd group – with intravesical sodium hyaluronate in combination with oral sodium hyaluronate and chondroitin sulfate.

Results. Patients of both groups demonstrated less frequency and pain after treatment as well as increased bladder volume. Intravesical administration of glycosaminoglycans in combination with oral administration was more effective than intravesical therapy alone.

Conclusions. GAG-replenishment therapy is a promised treatment options of radiation cystitis. Oral and intravesical GAG-replenishment therapy is more effective in comparison with only intravesical therapy.
33rd Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology in 2018: Review of oncological topics
Authors: Markova A. S.
Published: July 2018

From 16 th to 20 th of March, 2018, the 33 rd Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology took place in Copenhagen. Doctors from 78 countries participated in the event. 4,381 abstracts were submitted, 1,338 of which were selected for poster sessions. Prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and bladder cancer were the most studied topics and constituted about a half of all accepted abstracts. In this article, a review of the most significant and interesting reports on cancer urology from the EAU Congress in 2018 is presented.
Prognostic factors of acute renal failure following partial nephrectomy of solitary kidney
Authors: Suslov L. N. , Sukonko O. G. , Mirilenko L. V.
Published: July 2018

Background. Acute renal failure (ARF) in the postoperative period increases the risk of complications and death. Estimating the risk of ARF prior to surgery is particularly important, because it allows modifying the treatment in high-risk patients.

Objective: to develop prognostic models for evaluating the risks of ARF in patients undergoing resection of a solitary kidney by measuring preoperative parameters.

Materials and methods. The study included 136 patients with tumors in a solitary kidney that underwent surgical treatment in the N.N. Alexandrov National Cancer Center of Belarus in the last 16 years.

Results. Biochemical blood tests demonstrated that 28 patients (20.6 %) had ARF in the early postoperative period. The multivariate model for assessing the risk of ARF included the following three covariates: tumor size, multifocality, and serum potassium level. We identified the cut-off points of tumor size (3.6 and 5.2 cm) and potassium level (4.4 and 4.8 mmol/L) that ensured maximum predictive accuracy. Using the multivariate model, we developed a nomogram that allows graphical calculation of the ARF probability in the postoperative period by measuring preoperative parameters.

Conclusion. Our model enables preoperative assessment of the risk of developing ARF after resection of a solitary kidney with an accuracy (С-index) of 85.1 % (95 % confidence interval: 79.3–89.7 %).
CHARACTERISTIC OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE PATIENT WITH CARDIOLOGICAL PROFILE IN THE SOUTH KAZAKHSTAN REGION
Authors: Beisenbaeva Zh. M. , Konovalov O. E.
Published: July 2018

Purpose. Assessment of the received emergency medical services (EMS) in patients with cardiological profile in the South Kazakhstan region.

Materials and methods. A sociological study was carried out among three compared groups: group 1 — patients of the regional cardiological center (312); 2nd — those who applied to rural outpatient clinics, polyclinics, hospitals (244), and the 3rd — who applied to the central district hospital (228).

Results. The analysis showed that 65.1% of the respondents applied for EMS over the diseases of the circulatory system, mostly they did it 1–2 times a year (44.9%), less often several times a month (15.1%). Several times a week 5.1% of patients were called to EMS. It was found that in 65.5% of cases there was a rapid arrival of the EMS, less than 20 minutes. It should be noted that a long wait for the arrival of the EMS (45 minutes or more) took place in 10.2% of cases. The waiting time, as the reason for the dissatisfaction of the EMS, was more often called the respondents of the 2 nd and 3 rd groups — 94.1% and 93.9% versus 76.5% in the 1st group (p < 0.05). Inattentive attitude of the staff was more often noted by the patients of the 3rd group, and the low availability of free medication was most often indicated in the 1st group.

Conclusion. The received characteristic of the EMS and its assessment by patients with diseases of the circulatory system should be taken into account when developing a package of measures to optimize cardiac care in the region.
Los experimentos en la investigación de estrategia: una mirada múltiple
Authors: Santos Álvarez María Valle , García Merino Teresa
Published: July 2018

El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar la aplicabilidad de la metodología experimental en la investigación de estrategia empresarial. Para ello se delimita la metodología experimental, se destacan sus cualidades y limitaciones y se revisa su uso en el campo de la estrategia. La metodología utilizada es la revisión de literatura tanto de la caracterización de la metodología experimental como de su utilización en el campo de estrategia. Este artículo refleja la utilidad de la experimentación como metodología de investigación, destaca su complementariedad con otras metodologías e ilustra su abanico de aplicaciones en distintas temáticas. Además, se destaca su potencial de aplicación en los tópicos de investigación más recientes del campo de la estrategia.
Factores de éxito de la certificación ISO 9001 en empresas de Cúcuta y su Área Metropolitana
Authors: Martínez Rojas Alix Belén , Laguado Ramirez Raquel Irene , Flórez Serrano Elkin G.
Published: July 2018

Ante el reto que representa para las empresas de la ciudad de Cúcuta (Colombia) implementar un Sistema de Gestión de Calidad (SGC) que les permita ofrecer servicios de calidad, garantizando su sostenibilidad y rentabilidad, el presente trabajo tiene por objeto evaluar el impacto que ha tenido la certificación ISO 9001 para las empresas de la región. Para efectos metodológicos se emplea un instrumento validado el cual se aplica sobre 71 empresas. Los resultados cuantitativos, analizados mediante estadística descriptiva, revelan que 23 de los 24 criterios evaluados se cumplen en más del 95% de las empresas analizadas, siendo la mejora continua el factor de mayor impacto; mientras que el 13% de estas revelan que no se han generado proyectos de innovación y desarrollo tras la implementación de un SGC.
YAŞAM TARZLARININ SOSYAL SORUMLU YATIRIM FON TERCİHİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ
Authors: AREN Selim , KAPLAN YILDIRIM Rüya
Published: July 2018

Her geçen gün artan çevre
kirliliği ve doğal yaşam tahribatları sonucunda çeşitli önlemler alınmaya
başlanmış ve bunun sonucunda tüketimde ve üretimde sürdürülebilirlik kavramı
ortaya çıkmıştır. Sorumluluk düzeyi yüksek olan bireyler, tüketimlerinde
sürdürülebilirliğe dikkat ettikleri gibi, yatırımlarında da sosyal sorumlu
yatırımları tercih etmektedirler. Bu araştırmanın amacı ise, yaşam tarzının
sosyal sorumlu yatırım fon tercihleri üzerindeki etkisinin belirlenmesidir. Çalışma
kapsamında, VALS 2 ölçeği mail yolu ile gönderilmiş, 170 kişinin cevaplarına
göre analiz yapılmıştır. Cevaplara öncelikli olarak faktör analizi uygulanmış
ve analiz sonucuna göre 4 faktör elde edilmiştir. Bunlar; yenilikçiler,
deneyimliler, başaranlar ve yapıcılardır. Yapılan analiz sonucuna göre; yenilikçiler
ve yapıcılar grubundaki bireyler eşit getiri düzeyinde sosyal sorumlu yatırım
fon tercih ederken, düşük getiri düzeyinde sosyal sorumlu yatırım fon
tercihlerin ortalamaları arasında anlamlı fark bulunmamıştır. Deneyimliler
grubunda hem eşit getiri düzeyinde hem de düşük getiri düzeyinde, deneyimlilik
özelliği yüksek bireylerin sosyal sorumlu yatırım fon tercihleri de daha yüksek
bulunmuştur. Başaranlar grubunda ise yüksek ve düşük başaranlar düzeyine sahip
bireylerin hem eşit getiri düzeyindeki hem de düşük getiri düzeyindeki sosyal
sorumlu yatırım fon tercihleri ortalamalarında anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır.
The implementation of reading corner and teacher modeling in Indonesian learning through psycholinguistic approach
Authors: Ni'mah Khoiriyatun
Published: July 2018

Reading Corner and teacher modeling are strategies to improve students’ learning process through habit of utilizing classroom corner as a place to read with a teacher as direct model in the activity. The purposes of this research are: 1) implementing innovative learning activities with non monotonous classroom atmosphere; 2) creating interactive and interesting learning process; 3) enhancing students’ reading motivation, and; 4) improving students' academic achievement. This research is a qualitative descriptive research used to describe and analyze phenomenon and real condition in the field through psycholinguistic approach to support language learning process in order to improve students’ motivation to read, write, listen and talk, which has implication to create a good teaching learning process, curriculum which is appropriate with the changes of human dimension, appropriate lesson plan, materials and syllabus for students, as well as performing appropriate assessment. Research findings showed that: 1) students have high motivation and awareness to read; 2) creating conducive learning atmosphere for students to learn; 3) the way students learn is open not solely rely on transfer of knowledge from teachers; 4) the emergence of interest in asking and discussing the information obtained from reading; 5) the emergence of students’ courage in conveying the idea of the results of understanding from learning; 6) the knowledge is developed; 7) students’ vocabulary mastery is getting better; 8) increasing the academic ability of students.
Development of Artificial Soil Formulations and Investigation of their Characteristics
Authors: Rybina S.Yu. , Smolenskaya L.M. , Pendyurin E.A.
Published: July 2018

Compositions of artificial soils, including sand, clay, chalk, lime cake, by-products of wet magnetic separation, plant residues, sediment from silt detention pond in different proportions have been developed. Samples were examined in laboratory and field conditions. It is shown that climatic factors influence the course of soil processes. The main physicochemical properties of artificial soil and indicators of its fertility are determined. It was revealed that the samples of the obtained artificial soils can be recommended for further use in the restoration of technogenicdisturbed territories.
Use of Wastewater for Woodworking Enterprises for Obtain a Prolonged-Action Complex Fertilizer
Authors: Lukashov S.V. , Gamazin V.P.
Published: July 2018

The results of research on the optimal conditions for obtaining a prolonged-action complex fertilizer from wastewater from woodworking enterprises are presented. The main active substance of the fertilizer is a nitrogen-containing insoluble polymer, obtained by polycondensation of urea-formaldehyde resin with urea. To produce the finished product, the resulting polymer is mixed with ash. It was found that the maximum yield of a prolonged-action complex fertilizer based on the urea-formaldehyde polymer is achieved under the following conditions: pH = 2,0, molar ratio of formaldehyde: urea 1,0: 1,5, reaction time 3,5–4,0 h. It is shown that the fertilizer obtained can be used in agriculture to improve the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutrition of plants, as well as to reduce the intake of cesium 137 radionuclides into agricultural products.
Environmental Aspects of Storing Tails of Ore Dressing in a Mountain Region
Authors: Golik V.I. , Dmytrak Yu.V. , Komashchenko V.I. , Razorenov Yu.I.
Published: July 2018

The tools for improving the environment state of mining regions is the optimization of mining and technological processes based on an assessment of the state of the natural environment when the technogenic load changes. The mining industry forms tailings storages for the processing of ores, which, in specific mountain conditions, determine the level of environmental impact. Conventional ore processing technologies do not ensure the extraction of metals from tailings of beneficiation to a level that allows them to be used in the national economy. Modernization of beneficating processes is possible using new leaching technologies, for example, processing in disintegrators. The ecological efficiency of waste-free utilization of tailings of beneficiation is achieved with system management of a set of extraction and processing processes taking into account the damage from environmental chemization. The efficiency of utilization of tailings of processing consists of reducing damage from the storage of tailings, the cost of commodity products obtained during processing, as well as reducing the technogenic load on the environment.
An integrative modelling technique bridging the gap between business and information systems development
Authors: Joubert Pieter , De Villiers Carina , Kroeze Jan Hendrik
Published: July 2018

The goal of this research is to develop an integrative modelling technique that is easy enough to be used by most business users with little training, but robust and structured enough to be used in subsequent Information Systems Development (ISD) modelling. This technique attempts to bridge the current gap between modelling on a business level and modelling on a technical level. The overall research methodology is design science research, embedding a grounded approach, to develop an integrative modelling technique. The resultant artefact is applied to a case study to test its applicability and suitability, and the results are evaluated. The results show that the proposed integrative modelling technique that is based on a better understanding of the fundamental entities in business and ISD modelling and their properties, attributes and relationships, can be used as a method to model business situations easily and expressively. By overcoming the divide between business and ISD modelling, the technique also advances informal, mostly textual, business modelling. The paper makes a methodological contribution by establishing a new technique that integrates business analysis with ISD, as well as demonstrating how a single case study could serve as an exemplar of a theory.
Can Cytosine Arabinoside With Prednisolone Treatment for Canine Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Origin Increase Survival Time Compared to Prednisolone Treatment Alone?
Authors: Hoey Christopher Stefan Francis Kozlowski , Maunder Christina
Published: July 2018

PICO question

In treatment of canine patients with meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO), is combination therapy of cytosine arabinoside (CA) with prednisolone more effective than prednisolone as a sole therapy at increasing survival time?
Clinical bottom line

Based on current available evidence, cytosine arabinoside with prednisolone has greater median survival time than prednisolone as a sole therapy in dogs with meningoencephalitis of unknown origin. The evidence to support this is very weak, as there are currently a low number of published papers with a relatively small number of cases reported in these studies evaluating cytosine arabinoside with prednisolone or prednisolone as a sole therapy for treatment of meningoencephalitis of unknown origin.

 
 
Türkiye’de Etkili Okul Araştırmaları: Ampirik Araştırmaların Analizi
Authors: POLATCAN Mahmut , CANSOY Ramazan
Published: July 2018

Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de okul etkililiğine ilişkin yapılan ampirik
araştırmalar incelenmiştir. Bu araştırmalar tematik içerik analizi yoluyla
sistematik bir biçimde değerlendirilmiştir. Bu amaçla 2001 ile 2017 yılları arasında Web
of Sciences, ERIC, Scopus, Dergi Park, EBSCO, Türk Eğitim İndeksi, Google
Akademik veri tabanlarında taranan 28 makale incelenmiştir. İncelenen
araştırmalarda ortak olarak (i) etkili bir okul ile bireysel ve örgütsel
değişkenlerin anlamlı ve pozitif ilişkiler verdiği (ii) etkili bir okul ortamı
sağlamada öğretmenleri mesleki olarak desteklemenin önemli olduğu bulgularına
ulaşılmıştır. Bunun yanında incelenen çalışmalarda okul etkililiğini sağlamaya
yönelik önerilerin (i) öğretmenlerin sürekli mesleki gelişimlerin sağlanması
(ii) okul-çevre iş birliğininin güçlendirilmesi (iii) okulda ortak amaç ve
vizyon oluşturulmasının gerekliliği (iv) nitelikli öğrenci öğrenmesi sağlamaya
yönelik fiziksel ortamların oluşturulması özelliklerinde yoğunlaştığı
görülmüştür.
İlköğretim Matematik Öğretmen Adaylarının Örüntülere İlişkin Problem Tasarlama Durumları
Authors: ÜNVEREN BİLGİÇ Emine Nur , ÇAYLAN Büşra
Published: July 2018

Araştırmanın amacı öğretmen adaylarının örüntüler konusunu diziler ve seriler ile ilişkilendirmelerinde Analiz III dersinin etkisini incelemektir. Nitel paradigma takip edilerek tasarlanan araştırma bir içsel durum çalışmasıdır. Araştırmanın katılımcılarını 39 matematik öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. 12 hafta boyunca devam eden Analiz III dersi kapsamında diziler ve serilerin örüntüler ile bağlantısının kurulmasına yönelik problem tasarlamaya ilişkin bir eğitim verilmiştir. Öğretmen adaylarından Analiz III dersi öncesinde ve sonrasında bu doğrultuda bir problem tasarlamaları istenmiştir. Öğretmen adaylarının yedinci sınıf kapsamında ele alınan örüntüler konusuna ilişkin tasarladıkları problem durumlarında eğitim öncesi ilişkilendirmekte zorlandıkları ancak eğitim sonrasında ilişkilendirebildikleri ortaya çıkmıştır. Eğitim sonrasında genel kural yazmada ciddi bir başarı elde etmişlerdir. Öğretmen adaylarının problem tasarlama eksenli ilerleyen bir öğretimin Analiz III dersinde teorik ve soyut kalan noktaların aydınlanmasında yardımcı olduğunu belirttikleri görülmüştür.
FACTOR RELEATED OF ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS DRUG RESISTENCY ON PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS PASIENT IN LABUANG BAJI HOSPITAL MAKASSAR
Authors: Saleh Sapriadi
Published: July 2018

Tuberculosis is one of the infectious diseases that endanger health. The diseases can spread rapidly since it spreads through the air that happens when people suffering from tuberculosis are coughing and sneezing so that droplets containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be exposed to anyone who was around the patient. The general objective of this research is to analyze the factors that affect the anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in hospitals Labuang Makassar Baji.Research design with cross sectional approach. This study was conducted in June-July 2017. With a total sample of 60 respondents based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Based on the data analysis, it was found that the age group of 15-34 years were 34 respondents (56,7%), female were 35 respondents (58.3%), positive VCT test result was 15 respondents (25.0%), respondents who have medical history previously there were 54 respondents (90.0%), who had 45 respondents (78.3%) of TB contacts, who had good knowledge as many as 45 respondents (75.6%) who had PMO as many as 40 respondents (66.7%) , which states the behavior of good officers as much as 36 respondents (60.0%).The result of statistical test using Chi-Square test showed that there was a significant correlation between treatment history and OAT resistance with p = 0,024 <α = 0,05. While age, HIV infection, TB contact, Knowledge, Attitude behavior, and PMO have no significant relationship with OAT resistance. It is recommended to health care agencies to provide understanding to patients and families about TB treatment to prevent OAT resistance. Keywords               Tuberculosis, Resistance, Anti Tuberculosis Medication
Research on Influential Mechanism of HAZ Impact Toughness for Ship-building Steel with Mg Addition
Authors: Li Huirong , Sun Ligen , Zhu Liguang , Liu Yunsong , Li Yungang
Published: July 2018

The welding performance of shipbuilding steel under large heat input could be improved greatly by the Mg addition to the steel, but the impact toughness of the HAZ is not stable. According to the three different thickness steel plates obtained in the industrial experiment, the large heat input welding was carried out by different heat input, and the impact toughness analysis, impact fracture analysis, metallographic microstructure analysis and inclusions analysis were carried out. The results showed that, the HAZ of three kinds of thickness plates induced a lot of IAF, with Mg addition, the inclusion dimension had been reduced effectively, and the IAF induced ability of the inclusions had also been improved. The difference of HAZ impact toughness with different welding heat input and different impact temperature is significant, in consideration of the influence of welding heat input and metallographic microstructure on impact toughness of HAZ, the welding heat load had far greater effect than metallographic microstructure on ductile-brittle transition temperature. At the same time, if the original metallographic microstructure of steel was coarse, the pinning effect of the inclusions would be reduced significantly, and the microstructure of HAZ would be coarsened and the impact toughness of HAZ would be decreased, so there is a certain matching relationship between the metallographic microstructure and the inclusion dimension.
Non-Linear Relationship between Financial Development, Economic Growth and Growth Volatility: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Oro Oro Ufuo , Alagidede Paul
Published: July 2018

The relationship between economic growth, growth volatility and financial sector development continues to attract attention in the theoretical and empirical literature. Over time, some studies hypothesize that finance has a causal linear relationship with growth. Recently several other authors contradict this claim and argue that the relationship that exists between finance and growth is nonlinear. We investigate these claims for Nigeria for the period between 1970 and 2015, using semi-parametric econometric methods, Hansen sample splitting techniques and threshold estimator. We observed no evidence of ‘Too much finance’ as claimed by many researchers in recent times. We show that the relationship between financial development and economic growth is U-shaped. This is equally true for the relationship between financial development and growth volatility. We also discuss policy implications of our findings and recommend financial innovations and decentralization of stock exchanges to boost access to financial services, in addition, improved regulation to enhance financial market efficiency.
Theoretical Prediction of the Complex P-Glycoprotein Substrate Efflux Based on the Novel Hierarchical Support Vector Regression Scheme
Authors: Chen Chun , Lee Ming-Han , Weng Ching-Feng , Leong Max K.
Published: July 2018

P-glycoprotein (P-gp), a membrane-bound transporter, can eliminate xenobiotics by transporting them out of the cells or blood-brain barrier (BBB) at the expense of ATP hydrolysis. Thus, P-gp mediated efflux plays a pivotal role in altering the absorption and disposition of a wide range of substrates. Nevertheless, the mechanism of P-gp substrate efflux is rather complex since it can take place through active transport and passive permeability in addition to multiple P-gp substrate binding sites. A nonlinear quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model was developed in this study using the novel machine learning-based hierarchical support vector regression (HSVR) scheme to explore the perplexing relationships between descriptors and efflux ratio. The predictions by HSVR were found to be in good agreement with the observed values for the molecules in the training set (n = 50, r2 = 0.96, q2CV = 0.94, RMSE = 0.10, s = 0.10) and test set (n = 13, q2 = 0.80–0.87, RMSE = 0.21, s = 0.22). When subjected to a variety of statistical validations, the developed HSVR model consistently met the most stringent criteria. A mock test also asserted the predictivity of HSVR. Consequently, this HSVR model can be adopted to facilitate drug discovery and development.
An Analysis of the Multi-Cultural Characteristics of the Pre-Service Teachers in Terms of the Values They Have
Authors: POLAT Suat
Published: July 2018

In this study, it was aimed to analyze the multi-cultural characteristics of the pre-service teachers and the values they have in terms of various variables, to determine the relationship between these values. Descriptive survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. The population of the study consisted of the pre-service teachers studying in different departments in the Faculty of Education, İbrahim Çeçen University of Ağrı in 2017-2018 academic years. The sample of the study consisted of 341 pre-service teachers selected with random sampling method. According to the results obtained from the study, it was determined that the value preferences of the pre-service teachers and their multicultural personality characteristics showed a significant difference in terms of gender, undergraduate program, educational background of the mother, having social media account and daily internet use variables; however, there was not a significant difference in terms of family structure, the place s/he grew up, educational background of the father and monthly income variables. The abstract does not include information about which groups are favored for the difference in the variables and in which sub-dimensions, but detailed information is given in the following sections of the study.
ICT to Promote Well-Being within Families
Authors: Trilar Jure , Kos Andrej , Jazbinšek Simona , Jensterle Lea , Stojmenova Duh Emilija
Published: July 2018

Within the Active Living and Well-Being Project (RRP3), funded by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Regional Development Fund Investing in Your Future programme, we aim to develop different approaches and prototypes to provide ICT solutions for the family in order to connect its members, communicate, promote quality family time, active life, a health-friendly lifestyle and well-being, and integrate various sensor and user-based data sources into a smart city ecosystem platform. A mixed methodology, combined qualitative and quantitative approaches, was selected to conduct a study. An online survey with a structured questionnaire as well as semi-structured interviews were performed. Through the analysis of the results we tried to establish a family-centred design approach that would be inclusive as much as possible, creating benefits for all generations in order to develop interactive prototypes that would allow us to further test and verify different use-case scenarios.
A Data Driven Approach to SAR Data Focusing
Authors: Guaragnella Cataldo , D'Orazio Tiziana
Published: July 2018

Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) is a radar imaging technique in which the relative motion of the sensor is used to synthesize a very long antenna and obtain high spatial resolution. Standard SAR raw data processing techniques assume uniform motion of the satellite (or aerial vehicle) and a fixed antenna beam pointing sideway orthogonally to the motion path, assumed rectilinear. Despite SAR data processing is a well established imaging technology that has become fundamental in several fields and applications, in this paper a novel approach has been used to exploit coherent illumination, demonstrating the possibility of extracting a large part of the ancillary data information from the raw data itself, to be used in the focusing procedure. In this work an effort has been carried out to try to focus the raw SAR complex data matrix without the knowledge of anyof the parameters needed in standard focusing procedures as Range Doppler (RD) algorithm, ω - K algorithm and Chirp Scaling (CS) algorithm. All the literature references regarding the algorithms needed to obtain a precise image from raw data use such parameters that refer both to the SAR system acquisition geometry and its radiometric specific parameters. In [12], authors introduced a preliminary work dealing with this problem and able to obtain, in the presence of a strong point scatterer in the observed scene, good quality images, if compared to the standard processing techniques. In this work the proposed technique is described and performances parameters are extracted to compare the proposed approach to RD.
A MEANINGFUL BRAIN-BASED LITERATURE LEARNING MODEL
Authors: . ELYUSRA
Published: July 2018

The objective of this research is to design a model of literary study in accordance with students and lecturers needs at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education in Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu. This is a research and a developmental study by using the Borg and Gall’s method. It is conducted through identification of students and lecturers' needs toward the models of literature learning, literature review, model design, and validity test from the expert’s judgment. The result of this research was a Meaningful Brain-Based Literature Learning Model which had been validated by two experts. This model covers the components of the plan, implementation, and evaluation.
THE EFFECT OF TUTORING AND CREATIVITY AGAINST STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OF CLASS XII STUDENTS SMA NEGERI 2 SERANG CITY CIPOCOK JAYA DISTRICT
Authors: Yulida Asri
Published: July 2018

This study aimed to determine (1) Effect of tutoring on student achievement, (2) Influence of creativity on student achievement, (3) Effects of tutoring and creativity of student achievement at the same time. The results of the analysis of hypothesis (1) The correlation value of X1 with Y was 0.6341 with the coefficient of determination was 40.21 %, (2) The correlation value of X2 with Y was 0.5981 with the coefficients of determination was 35.77 %, (3) The correlation value of X1 and X2 with Y was 0.7188 with the coefficients of determination was 51.66 %. Thus, H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted or there was influence of tutoring and creativity on student achievement.
PENERAPAN KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIS TENAGA PENDIDIK PAUD PADA PENCAPAIAN PERKEMBANGAN BAHASA DAN MATEMATIKA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Muzaqi Moh.
Published: July 2018

Some of the teachersâ€™ competencies required in early childhood education are the competencies in pedagogy and andragogy. These competencies deal with teachersâ€™ skill in understanding childrenâ€™s development, preparing lesson plan, and using the right method and materials suitable to the childrenâ€™s characteristics. This research was conducted to discover how the teachers using pedagogy competency in language and mathematics in early childhood education. The result of this research was based on parentsâ€™ evaluation and observation on their childrenâ€™s development as they have learned language and mathematics in the early childhood education program.
Inovasi Media Pembelajaran Sosiologi Melalui Video Pembelajaran Bagi Guru SMA
Authors: Januarti Nur Endah , Pratiwi Poerwanti Hadi , Hendrastomo Grendi
Published: July 2018

The community service is training for Sociologyâ€™s teachers in Bantul. This activity is to equip teachers about learning media knowledge and application of instructional media. There are many activities which are conducted to be applied and practiced in sociology classes so that sociology learning becomes interesting and not boring for learners. Training is done through varied lecture methods, discussions, and frequently asked questions. Various lecture methods are used to convey concepts that are important to be understood and mastered by the participants. The material given is the type and characteristics of instructional media. Learning media is devoted to learning videos. Question and discussion methods to provide opportunities for participants to consult in understanding the making of learning media and video learning. Making learning videos using the Windows Movie Maker program. From the training process the teacher is able to produce the learning video of class X, XI, XII. Video learning can be used in learning. Activity is supported by several factors. These factors are First, the existence of adequate experts from the Department of Education Sociology FIS UNY, the two participants are enthusiastic, the three principals who support the activities, and the four fa. The obstacles faced were the different basic abilities of participants and time management participants due to the various tasks of the school that caused their focus not to total training materials.

Keywords :Learning innovation, Video learning, Sociology, Senior high school
Does information change attitudes? The case of restoration of indigenous fishery in Dal Lake, Kashmir, India
Authors: Qureshi Neha W. , Krishnan M. , Wani S. A. , Ramasubramanian V. , Sivaramane N. , Sundaramoorthy C.
Published: July 2018

This paper is an attempt to understand the impact of two sided information on stakeholders related to common use resources. Data were collected from key stakeholder groups on influence of information on attitude towards restoration of indigenous fishery of Schizothorax in Dal Lake. The main objectives of this research were to evaluate what impact a two-sided information on the potential advantages and disadvantages of Schizothorax restoration has, on attitudes towards its restoration and how prior familiarity with the issue abates the effect of information. The results from the study revealed that two-sided information had a positive effect on attitudes towards restoration of Schizothorax fishery at all levels of stakeholders except consumers whose awareness were already high. Further, the positive effect of information seemed much greater for fishers who were unsure and unfamiliar with the issue than those who were familiar. Results also revealed that fishers who are the primary stakeholders of the lake held a very positive attitude towards restoration of Schizothorax fishery in the lake than consumers since they were only concerned with fisheries. Effective communication is very important between the institutions concerned with restoration of Schizothorax fishery and specific stakeholder groups.
Body weight at harvest and its heritability estimate in Clarias magur (Hamilton, 1822) reared under mono and polyculture systems
Authors: Jousy Nimmy , Jahageerdar Shrinivas , Krishna Prasad J. , Gireesh Babu P. , Krishna Gopal
Published: July 2018

The present study was aimed to identify the effect of non-genetic factors on harvest body weight of Clarias magur (Hamilton, 1822) reared under mono and polyculture systems and to estimate its heritability. Magur fishes from three different geographical regions viz., Andhra Pradesh, Assam and West Bengal were procured and stocked at Fresh Water Fish Farm (FWFF) of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Balbhadarpuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 139 pairs of fishes were mated to produce full-sib families of which only 42 families had either 15 or more offsprings or survived till tagging and of these a total of 1373 fishes were PIT (Passive Integrated Transponder) tagged. Tagged fishes were reared in mono and polyculture systems. In polyculture system, magur were stocked along with rohu Lobeo rohita fishes. The average harvest body weight of magur reared in monoculture was 146.27±1.36 g and was significantly higher than the average body weight of fishes reared in polyculture (137.33±2.28 g) (p<0.05). Male fishes were significantly heavier than females at harvest. The heritability for harvest body weight from animal model was 0.55±0.76 and from single pair mating it was 0.63±0.10. The heritability for harvest body weight in mono and polyculture systems differed from one another.
Biomass and carbon stocks in mangrove stands of Kadalundi estuarine wetland, south-west coast of India
Authors: Vinod K. , Anasu Koya A. , Kunhi Koya V. A. , Silpa P. G. , Asokan P. K. , Zacharia P. U. , Joshi K. K.
Published: July 2018

Mangroves are keystone ecosystems which provide numerous environmental services. Mangroves assume significance as standing stores of sequestered atmospheric carbon and are therefore, important in the light of climate change mitigation. In this study, we attempted to assess the biomass of mangroves in the Kadalundi wetland, south-west coast of India and evaluated the potential of these mangroves to sequester and store carbon. The C-stocks of above-ground and root biomass were 83.32±11.06 t C ha-1 and 34.96±4.30 t C ha-1 respectively, while the C-stock in sediment was estimated to be 63.87±8.67 t C ha-1. The estimates of mean combined C-stocks in the mangrove biomass and sediment of Kadalundi shows that this estuarine mangrove wetland stored 182.15 t C ha-1, which was equivalent to 668.48 t CO2 ha-1. The mangroves which cover an area of 13.23 ha in the Kadalundi wetland is assumed to have a potential to sequester and store a substantial quantity of 2,409.84 t C which is equivalent to 8,844.11 t CO2. The study underscores the importance of these intertidal forests for climate change mitigation and stresses the importance of protecting the mangroves which provide many other important ecosystem services that benefit communities.
Larval fish assemblage patterns in three tributaries of Mekong River in Thailand
Authors: Phomikong Pisit , Udduang Suriya , Fukushima Michio , Srichareondham Boonsong , Rattanachamnong Deeka , jutagate Tuantong
Published: July 2018

The assemblage patterns of larval fishes from three neighboring tributaries viz., Songkram, Gam and Mun of the Mekong River in Thailand were investigated between August 2009 and June 2010. These rivers interact with their floodplains, which are important spawning and nursery grounds for the Mekong fishes. There is no dam along the Songkram River; meanwhile the Gam River has several irrigation dams with a fish ladder at each dam site and the Mun River has a hydropower dam with a fish ladder and sluice gates that are opened during the wet season each year. A total of 97 fish species were collected from the study sites. Assemblage of Gam River was dominated by larvae of resident, black fish species. Assemblage of Mun River during sluice gate opening scheme was similar to that of Songkram River during wet season. Assemblage during flood period of Songkhram River showed the most diversity and abundance of migratory, white fish larvae. Conservation of integrity of the floodplain-river system of Songkhram River is among the crucial strategies for sustaining fish diversity and fisheries in the Lower Mekong River Basin.
Repositioning of Tak-475 In Mevalonate Kinase Disease: Translating Theory Into Practice
Authors: Marcuzzi Annalisa , Loganes Claudia , Celeghini Claudio , Kleiner Giulio
Published: July 2018

Background:

Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency (MKD, OMIM #610377) is a rare
autosomal recessive metabolic and inflammatory disease. In MKD, defective function of the
enzyme mevalonate kinase, due to a mutation in the MVK gene, leads to the shortage of mevalonate-
derived intermediates, which results in unbalanced prenylation of proteins and altered
metabolism of sterols. These defects lead to a complex multisystem inflammatory and
metabolic syndrome.

Objective: Although biologic therapies aimed at blocking the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-
1 can significantly reduce inflammation, they cannot completely control the clinical
symptoms that affect the nervous system. For this reason, MKD can still be considered an
orphan drug disease. The availability of MKD models reproducing the MKD-systematic inflammation,
is crucial to improve the knowledge on its pathogenesis, which is still unknown.
New therapies are also required in order to improve pateints’ conditions and their
quality of life.

Methods: MKD-cellular models can be obtained by biochemical inhibition of mevalonatederived
isoprenoids. Of note, these cells present an exaggerated response to inflammatory
stimuli that can be reduced by treatment with zaragozic acid, an inhibitor of squalene synthase,
thus increasing the availability of isoprenoids intermediates upstream the enzymatic
block.

Results: A similar action might be obtained by lapaquistat acetate (TAK-475, Takeda), a
drug that underwent extensive clinical trials as a cholesterol lowering agent 10 years ago,
with a good safety profile.

Conclusions: Here we describe the preclinical evidence supporting the possible repositioning
of TAK-475 from its originally intended use to the treatment of MKD and discuss its
potential to modulate the mevalonate pathway in inflammatory diseases.
Study of Multi-factor Coordinated Frequency Control Strategy by DFIG Wind Turbine
Authors: Yin-Sha Wang , Wen-Yi Li , Zhi-Wen Li
Published: July 2018

Background:

With the large-scale Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) wind turbine
integrated into the power system, the DFIG inertia response of the wind turbine should be provided.
Also, the frequency response should be similar to the conventional generation technologies. This paper
investigated the influence of frequency response term and wind speed conditions on system frequency
control.

Methods:

The specific operating conditions of four control strategies, including inertia control,
droop control, over speed control and pitch angle control were researched in this paper. Multi-factor
coordinated frequency control strategy of DFIG wind turbine was established based on the above researches.
The strategy was composed of wind speed ranging from low to high.

Results:

According to the simulation results, the DFIG wind turbine, which was based on multifactor
coordinated frequency control strategy, could respond to the system’s frequency change of
power grid, effectively.

Conclusion:

It helps system frequency return to stable states better and faster than DFIG wind turbine
and also could reduce the fluctuation of system frequency.
Reliability, Learnability and Efficiency of Two Tools for Cement Crowns Retrieval in Dentistry
Authors: Bignardi Cristina , Zanetti Elisabetta M. , Terzini Mara , Ciccola Anna R. , Schierano Gianmario , Audenino Alberto L.
Published: July 2018

Background:

Tooth-supported fixed dentures are commonly used in restorative dentistry, and have definitely reached a high survival rate; nevertheless, their removal is sometimes required mainly due to caries or other failures (poor fit, poor cementation and so on). Removing a definitive partial denture is not trivial since the used cement is not always known and it may be very resistant; additionally, there are various clinical circumstances in which a conservative disassembly would be desirable.

Objective:

assessing the performance of different tools for cement crowns retrieval in terms of reliability, learnability and efficiency.

Methods:

An experimental study has been performed on two different devices for conservative crown/bridge removal: a manual tool that is a sliding hammer, and an automatic tool, powered by compressed air. Both skilled and unexperienced operators have been considered and an experimental set up has been appositely designed in order to measure force versus time patterns. The peak applied force has been taken as an output variable for the evaluation of tool performance.

Results:

The automatic tool improves both the inter-operator and the intra-operator reliability, respectively from 79% to 95%, and from 69% to 92%. Additionally, the force pattern is significantly different between these two tools: the instrument powered by compressed air, produces a sharper peak force, as required to break fragile materials such as dental crown cement, and its efficiency can be estimated to be 75% higher. Both tools have a high learnability since the performances of experienced and unexperienced operators have not proved to be significantly different.

Conclusion:

A methodology has been set up to compare tools for cement crowns retrieval. The compressed-air tool has been proved to generally provide a better performance unless more ductile cement is to be broken.
RESIDUAL DEFORMITY AFTER BILATERAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY: IMPACT ON SHORT TERM OUTCOMES
Authors: Zinoviev M. P. , Paskov R. V. , Sergeev S. K. , Rimashevsky D. V.
Published: July 2018

Purpose — to evaluate the impact of frontal positioning of prosthesis components after bilateral Tka on short term functional outcomes. Material and Methods. The authors performed a retrospective analysis of teleroentgenograms of 466 patients after bilateral Tka with initial varus deformity. Functional and roentgenological outcomes were evaluated at average in 16,4±2,9 months postoperatively. Mean preoperative varus deformity was 10° (from 5 to 25°), initial angle between the anatomical and mechanical femoral axis (FVa) was 6,7±2° (from 3 to 12°). The neutral axis of both lower limbs (Hka = 180±0,5°) was obtained in 99 (21,2%) out of 466 patients. Residual deformity in one of the limbs above 3° with the neutral alignment of the contralateral limb was observed in 44 (9,4%) patients, bilateral residual deformity – in 32 (6,9%) patients. Other 291 patients demonstrated the deviation from mechanical axis in the range from 1 to 3° (±0,5°). all patients were divided into three groups: first group consisted of 10 patients with neutral axis of one limb and varus deformity of the other limb above 3°; second group — 10 patients with bilateral residual varus deformity above 3°; third group — 12 patients with neutral axis of both limbs (Hka = 180°). The angle of residual deformity averaged 3,7° (from 3,2 to 5,1°).Results. No statistically significant differences between the groups were observed for dynamometric parameters and SF-36 scores, as well as for functional kSS scores (p0,05). However, the authors reported in patients of the first group a stance phase on the side of residual varus deformity longer at 15% (p0,05) and transfer phase shorter at 17% (p0,05) as compared to contralateral limb (with neutral alignment, Hka = 180°), which is indicative of load asymmetry and can have a negative impact at a later stage.Conclusion. Symmetrical residual varus deformity of lower limbs in the rage of 3,2–5,1° has no negative impact of short term clinical and functional outcomes of Tka. Muscular function and gait properties in patients with neutral axis of the lower limbs and in patients with symmetrical residual varus deformity after Tka were similar 16,4±2,9 months postoperatively.