bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Driver Face Verification with Depth Maps
Authors: Borghi Guido , Pini Stefano , Vezzani Roberto , Cucchiara Rita
Published: July 2019

Face verification is the task of checking if two provided images contain the face of the same person or not. In this work, we propose a fully-convolutional Siamese architecture to tackle this task, achieving state-of-the-art results on three publicly-released datasets, namely Pandora, High-Resolution Range-based Face Database (HRRFaceD), and CurtinFaces. The proposed method takes depth maps as the input, since depth cameras have been proven to be more reliable in different illumination conditions. Thus, the system is able to work even in the case of the total or partial absence of external light sources, which is a key feature for automotive applications. From the algorithmic point of view, we propose a fully-convolutional architecture with a limited number of parameters, capable of dealing with the small amount of depth data available for training and able to run in real time even on a CPU and embedded boards. The experimental results show acceptable accuracy to allow exploitation in real-world applications with in-board cameras. Finally, exploiting the presence of faces occluded by various head garments and extreme head poses available in the Pandora dataset, we successfully test the proposed system also during strong visual occlusions. The excellent results obtained confirm the efficacy of the proposed method.
Extracting Global Shipping Networks from Massive Historical Automatic Identification System Sensor Data: A Bottom-Up Approach
Authors: Wang Zhihuan , Claramunt Christophe , Wang Yinhai
Published: July 2019

The increasing availability of big Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) sensor data offers great opportunities to track ship activities and mine spatial-temporal patterns of ship traffic worldwide. This research proposes a data integration approach to construct Global Shipping Networks (GSN) from massive historical ship AIS trajectories in a completely bottom-up way. First, a DBSCAN (Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise) algorithm is applied to temporally identify relevant stop locations, such as marine terminals and their associated events. Second, the semantic meanings of these locations are obtained by mapping them to real ports as identified by the World Port Index (WPI). Stop events are leveraged to develop travel sequences of any ship between stop locations at multiple scales. Last, a GSN is constructed by considering stop locations as nodes and journeys between nodes as links. This approach generates different levels of shipping networks from the terminal, port, and country levels. It is illustrated by a case study that extracts country, port, and terminal level Global Container Shipping Networks (GCSN) from AIS trajectories of more than 4000 container ships in 2015. The main features of these GCSNs and the limitations of this work are finally discussed.
Applicability of a Textile ECG-Belt for Unattended Sleep Apnoea Monitoring in a Home Setting
Authors: Fontana Piero , Martins Neusa Rebeca Adão , Camenzind Martin , Boesch Maximilian , Baty Florent , Schoch Otto D. , Brutsche Martin H. , Rossi René M. , Annaheim Simon
Published: July 2019

Sleep monitoring in an unattended home setting provides important information complementing and extending the clinical polysomnography findings. The validity of a wearable textile electrocardiography (ECG)-belt has been proven in a clinical setting. For evaluation in a home setting, ECG signals and features were acquired from 12 patients (10 males and 2 females, showing an interquartile range for age of 48–59 years and for body mass indexes (BMIs) of 28.0–35.5) over 28 nights. The signal quality was assessed by artefacts detection, signal-to-noise ratio, and Poincaré plots. To assess the validity, the data were compared to previously reported data from the clinical setting. It was found that the artefact percentage was slightly reduced for the ECG-belt from 9.7% ± 14.7% in the clinical setting, to 7.5% ± 10.8% in the home setting. The signal-to-noise ratio was improved in the home setting and reached similar values to the gel electrodes in the clinical setting. Finally, it was found that for artefact percentages above 3%, Poincaré plots are instrumental to evaluate the origin of artefacts. In conclusion, the application of the ECG-belt in a home setting did not result in a reduction in signal quality compared to the ECG-belt used in the clinical setting, and thus provides new opportunities for patient pre-screening or follow-up.
Channel Covariance Matrix Estimation via Dimension Reduction for Hybrid MIMO MmWave Communication Systems
Authors: Hu Rui , Tong Jun , Xi Jiangtao , Guo Qinghua , Yu Yanguang
Published: July 2019

Hybrid massive MIMO structures with lower hardware complexity and power consumption have been considered as potential candidates for millimeter wave (mmWave) communications. Channel covariance information can be used for designing transmitter precoders, receiver combiners, channel estimators, etc. However, hybrid structures allow only a lower-dimensional signal to be observed, which adds difficulties for channel covariance matrix estimation. In this paper, we formulate the channel covariance estimation as a structured low-rank matrix sensing problem via Kronecker product expansion and use a low-complexity algorithm to solve this problem. Numerical results with uniform linear arrays (ULA) and uniform squared planar arrays (USPA) are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed method.
Active Monitoring of Fatigue Crack in the Weld Zone of Bogie Frames Using Ultrasonic Guided Waves
Authors: Yan Jiajia , Jin Hashen , Sun Hu , Qing Xinlin
Published: July 2019

The bogie frame is an important structure of railway vehicles, transmitting the traction, braking force, lateral force, and vertical force during the traction operation. With the development of high speeds and heavy loads, the appearance of fatigue cracks in the bogie frames is increasing, which reduces the driving life of railway vehicles and even causes serious traffic accidents. Real-time monitoring on the integrity of the bogie is an inevitable requirement for ensuring the safe operation of railway vehicles. In this paper, ultrasonic guided wave-based active structural health monitoring (SHM) was developed to identify the fatigue crack of the bogie frame. Experiments were conducted on a welded T-shape specimen with a thickness of 12 mm. A total of 10 piezoelectric lead zirconate titanate (PZT) disks were mounted around the weld zone of the specimen, five of which were used as actuators, and the other five were used as sensors. Five-peak modulation narrow-band sine waves were input into the actuators to excite the specimen. From the sensor signals, the advanced damage index (DI) was calculated to identify the propagation of the crack. The experimental results demonstrate that crack damage as small as 2 mm in the weld zone of the bogie frame can be successfully detected. Some practical issues for implementing the SHM in real applications, such as crack quantification and environmental compensation, were also discussed.
Affective Sustainability. The Creation and Transmission of Affect through an Educative Process: An Instrument for the Construction of more Sustainable Citizens
Authors: González Morales Angel L.
Published: July 2019

Although for many years the debate on sustainability has focused on the generation of critical thinking based on the dynamic balance between the economic, social and environmental spheres, in the following text we propose to elaborate on the use of a eminently human condition, such as the capacity to love and create an emotional attachment, whether with our environment or our fellow men, as an initiator and main force for change to the building a more sustainable model of development. To do so we shall begin from the concept coined by Adriana Bisquert in the 90s, that is Affective sustainability, by analyzing it, delving into its possible definitions by means of the development of the project for Environmental Education and Development called “Educating for a more sustainable citizenship” undertaken by the Spanish NGO (non-governmental organization) or ITACA Ambiente Elegido, and developed in the locality of Paterna de Rivera, Cádiz (Spain). This is a practical and real example, which is used to establish a work educational methodology that enables us to consider this concept as the real basis for an exportable and replicable work in a painstaking search for the creation of a more sustainable city.
A Case Study Driven Integrated Methodology to Support Sustainable Urban Regeneration Planning and Management
Authors: Natividade-Jesus Eduardo , Almeida Arminda , Sousa Nuno , Coutinho-Rodrigues João
Published: July 2019

Urban regeneration involves the integrated redevelopment of urban deprived areas, covering physical, socio-economic and environmental aspects of cities, and it is concerned with interventions on early/inner-ring suburbs and historic centers, which are under pressure from population growth and sustainable development policies. The planning and management of urban regeneration interventions usually depend on the city and regional context. Although these interventions involve multiple issues and stakeholders, common characteristics can be identified, thus appealing for a holistic vision and coordination among the various dimensions of the problem. Based on the above context, and on the experience from a large-scale urban regeneration project, this article introduces an integrated methodology to support the planning and management of urban regeneration interventions. The methodology proposes a flexible baseline that can be adapted to urban regeneration projects of different contexts and dimensions, and defines steps, the corresponding stakeholders, and the teams’ engagement, in an integrated framework to plan and oversee urban regeneration actions towards more sustainable and resilient interventions.
Water Degradation by China’s Fossil Fuels Production: A Life Cycle Assessment Based on an Input–Output Model
Authors: Su Yuqi , Liang Yi , Chai Li , Han Zixuan , Ma Sai , Lyu Jiaxuan , Li Zhiping , Yang Liu
Published: July 2019

Fossil energy production not only aggravates water depletion but also severely contaminates water resources. This study employed a mixed-unit input–output model to give a life cycle assessment of national average water degradation in production of common types of fossil fuels in China. The results show that the amount of grey water generated is much more than that of consumptive and withdrawn water in all cases. Although there is a high discharge amount of chemical oxygen demand (COD) in fossil fuel production, the pollutants of petroleum (PE) and volatile phenols (VP) require more dilution water than COD. PE is the greatest contributor to water degradation caused by primary fossil fuels, while VP pollution is prominent in production of upgraded fossil fuels. Basically, the main causes of water degradation, PE and VP discharge, occurs at coal mines, oil fields, refinery plants, and coking factories, rather than in the upstream sectors. A scenario analysis showed that water pollution can be significantly reduced if VP discharge in the coking process is controlled to be at the standard concentration. PE requires a standard withalower discharge concentration in order to further mitigate water pollution in production of fossil fuels. The coal production industry has a much lower pollutant removal rate but spends more on wastewater treatment, up to 12% of its profit. The other fossil fuel industries have high removal rates of PE and VP (97%–99%) and thus demand technological renovation to further remove those pollutants at a low concentration.
Boundary Negotiations in a Self-Organized Grassroots-Led Food Network: The Case of REKO in Finland
Authors: Ehrnström-Fuentes Maria , Leipämaa-Leskinen Hanna
Published: July 2019

Self-organization is a term that is increasingly used to describe how engaged citizens come together to create sustainable food systems at the local community level. Yet, there is a lack of understanding of what this self-organizing activity actually means. While previous literature has addressed self-organization as an outcome of building consensus and a collective intentionality shared by the members of a group, we focus on the complex social processes involved when people with a diverse set of interests and motivations interact in the food network. In this study, we analyze what kinds of boundary negotiations emerge when grassroots-led food networks scale up. Our embedded single case study focuses on a REKO (‘REjäl KOnsumtion’, meaning ‘fair consumption’ in English) network in Finland comprising distributed local food groups and three types of actors: consumers, producers, and local administrators. We examine a conflict that arose within the REKO network in May–June 2016 when a small group of actors demanded that all local groups should implement similar rules, principles, and ethical standards. Our findings illustrate how moral, geographic, market, and power boundaries emerge in a self-organized grassroots-led food network. We further explicate the challenges that may appear within a self-organized grassroots-led food network, as it grows in scale and scope.
Marine Toxins and Nociception: Potential Therapeutic Use in the Treatment of Visceral Pain Associated with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Authors: Baj Andreina , Bistoletti Michela , Bosi Annalisa , Moro Elisabetta , Giaroni Cristina , Crema Francesca
Published: July 2019

Visceral pain, of which the pathogenic basis is currently largely unknown, is a hallmark symptom of both functional disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease. Intrinsic sensory neurons in the enteric nervous system and afferent sensory neurons of the dorsal root ganglia, connecting with the central nervous system, represent the primary neuronal pathways transducing gut visceral pain. Current pharmacological therapies have several limitations, owing to their partial efficacy and the generation of severe adverse effects. Numerous cellular targets of visceral nociception have been recognized, including, among others, channels (i.e., voltage-gated sodium channels, VGSCs, voltage-gated calcium channels, VGCCs, Transient Receptor Potential, TRP, and Acid-sensing ion channels, ASICs) and neurotransmitter pathways (i.e., GABAergic pathways), which represent attractive targets for the discovery of novel drugs. Natural biologically active compounds, such as marine toxins, able to bind with high affinity and selectivity to different visceral pain molecular mediators, may represent a useful tool (1) to improve our knowledge of the physiological and pathological relevance of each nociceptive target, and (2) to discover therapeutically valuable molecules. In this review we report the most recent literature describing the effects of marine toxin on gastrointestinal visceral pain pathways and the possible clinical implications in the treatment of chronic pain associated with gut diseases.
Assessment of a Sensitive qPCR Assay Targeting a Multiple-Copy Gene to Detect Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA
Authors: Chao Chien-Chung , Belinskaya Tatyana , Zhang Zhiwen , Jiang Le , Ching Wei-Mei
Published: July 2019

Scrub typhus is caused by an obligated intracellular organism, Orientia tsutsugamushi (Orientia). The disease was traditionally thought to be limited in the tsutsugamushi triangle. Recently, scrub typhus has been confirmed in areas outside the triangle. Serological diagnosis of scrub typhus relies on indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Molecular assays such as PCR, qPCR, loop-mediated isothermal amplification, and recombinase polymerase amplification are often targeting a single copy gene. These assays are sensitive and specific, yet they are not broadly used in clinical settings possibly due to low circulating Orientia in blood. In this study, we compared qPCR results using a multiple copy (traD) gene with those using a single copy (47 kDa) gene to assess the improvement of sensitivity and limit of detection. Our results demonstrate that the qPCR using the traD gene provides superior sensitivity in 15 Orientia strains. The limit of detection is below single Orientia genome equivalent and the assay retains specificity with excessive DNA from mouse, chiggers and human. The clinical utility was evaluated using confirmed scrub typhus positive and negative samples. The results show 100% sensitivity and specificity in these samples suggesting that the traD gene qPCR may be useful for clinical diagnosis of Orientia infection.
Experimental Assessment of Zika Virus Mechanical Transmission by Aedes aegypti
Authors: Boullis Antoine , Cordel Nadège , Herrmann-Storck Cécile , Vega-Rúa Anubis
Published: July 2019

The pandemic emergence of several mosquito-borne viruses highlights the need to understand the different ways in which they can be transmitted by vectors to human hosts. In this study, we evaluated the propensity of Aedes aegypti to transmit mechanically Zika virus (ZIKV) using an experimental design. Mosquitoes were allowed to feed on ZIKV-infected blood and were then rapidly transferred to feed on ZIKV-free blood until they finished their meal. The uninfected blood meals, the mosquito abdomens, as well as the mouthparts dissected from fully and partially engorged mosquitoes were analyzed using RT-qPCR and/or virus titration. All the fully engorged mosquito abdomens were ZIKV-infected, whereas their mouthparts were all ZIKV-negative. Nonetheless, one of the partially engorged mosquitoes carried infectious particles on mouthparts. No infectious virus was found in the receiver blood meals, while viral RNA was detected in 9% of the samples (2/22). Thus, mechanical transmission of ZIKV may sporadically occur via Ae. aegypti bite. However, as the number of virions detected on mouthparts (2 particles) is not sufficient to induce infection in a naïve host, our results indicate that mechanical transmission does not impact ZIKV epidemiology.
Discovery of Four Novel Viruses Associated with Flower Yellowing Disease of Green Sichuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum armatum) by Virome Analysis
Authors: Cao Mengji , Zhang Song , Li Min , Liu Yingjie , Dong Peng , Li Shanrong , Kuang Mi , Li Ruhui , Zhou Yan
Published: July 2019

An emerging virus-like flower yellowing disease (FYD) of green Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum armatum v. novemfolius) has been recently reported. Four new RNA viruses were discovered in the FYD-affected plant by the virome analysis using high-throughput sequencing of transcriptome and small RNAs. The complete genomes were determined, and based on the sequence and phylogenetic analysis, they are considered to be new members of the genera Nepovirus (Secoviridae), Idaeovirus (unassigned), Enamovirus (Luteoviridae), and Nucleorhabdovirus (Rhabdoviridae), respectively. Therefore, the tentative names corresponding to these viruses are green Sichuan pepper-nepovirus (GSPNeV), -idaeovirus (GSPIV), -enamovirus (GSPEV), and -nucleorhabdovirus (GSPNuV). The viral population analysis showed that GSPNeV and GSPIV were dominant in the virome. The small RNA profiles of these viruses are in accordance with the typical virus-plant interaction model for Arabidopsis thaliana. Rapid and sensitive RT-PCR assays were developed for viral detection, and used to access the geographical distributions. The results revealed a correlation between GSPNeV and the FYD. The viruses pose potential threats to the normal production of green Sichuan pepper in the affected areas due to their natural transmission and wide spread in fields. Collectively, our results provide useful information regarding taxonomy, transmission and pathogenicity of the viruses as well as management of the FYD.
Eye Behavior During Multiple Object Tracking and Multiple Identity Tracking
Authors: Hyönä Jukka , Li Jie , Oksama Lauri
Published: July 2019

We review all published eye-tracking studies to date that have used eye movements to examine multiple object (MOT) or multiple identity tracking (MIT). In both tasks, observers dynamically track multiple moving objects. In MOT the objects are identical, whereas in MIT they have distinct identities. In MOT, observers prefer to fixate on blank space, which is often the center of gravity formed by the moving targets (centroid). In contrast, in MIT observers have a strong preference for the target-switching strategy, presumably to refresh and maintain identity-location bindings for the targets. To account for the qualitative differences between MOT and MIT, two mechanisms have been posited, a position tracking (MOT) and an identity tracking (MOT & MIT) mechanism. Eye-tracking studies of MOT have also demonstrated that observers execute rescue saccades toward targets in danger of becoming occluded or are about to change direction after a collision. Crowding attracts the eyes close to it in order to increase visual acuity for the crowded objects to prevent target loss. It is suggested that future studies should concentrate more on MIT, as MIT more closely resembles tracking in the real world.
Ranking Approach to Scheduling Repairs of a Water Distribution System for the Post-Disaster Response and Restoration Service
Authors: Bałut Alicja , Brodziak Rafał , Bylka Jędrzej , Zakrzewski Przemysław
Published: July 2019

On the maintenance task list of each water distribution system (WDS) operator, determination of the order of undertaken repairs seems quite a typical task. Characteristics of damages, their localization, and other factors that influence repair sequencing have a sound impact on the execution of such tasks. In the case of the most complex cases where numerous failures of different types occur at the very same time (i.e., due to earthquakes), there is a long list of selection criteria that have to be analyzed to deliver an objectively logical schedule for repair teams. In this article, authors attempt to find out if it is possible to define pipe rankings in having obtained the best factors for defined objective functions (criteria), making it feasible to deliver judicious repair sequencing. For the purposes of this paper, a survey has been carried out. Its conclusions made it possible to propose a method to create rankings of pipes and evaluate them using a selected multicriteria decision method: preference ranking organization method for enrichment evaluation (PROMETHEE). The work was carried out for five different disaster scenarios that had been supplied by ‘The Battle of Post-Disaster Response and Restoration’ organization committee. Obtained results might be further used to finetune this sequencing method of undertaken repairs, while conclusions could be useful to model similar events in WDS when required. This article is an extended paper based on the conference preprint presented at the 1st International Water Distribution Systems Analysis (WDSA)/International Computing & Control for the Water Industry (CCWI) Joint Conference in July 23–25, 2018 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
A Perception Study of an Integrated Water System Project in a Water Scarce Community in the Philippines
Authors: Ignacio Jonathan Jared , Malenab Roy Alvin , Pausta Carla Mae , Beltran Arnel , Belo Lawrence , Tanhueco Renan Ma. , Promentilla Michael Angelo , Orbecido Aileen
Published: July 2019

The Integrated Water System (IWS) offers alternative water and sanitation services that can potentially benefit rural communities experiencing water scarcity. The IWS described in this study comprises three systems: The Rainwater Harvesting System (RWHS), Water Treatment System (WTS), and Eco-Toilet System (ETS). RWHS and WTS make use of rainwater, which can be utilized for several domestic uses, especially during wet season. ETS has several benefits to users including promotion of environmental and public health, as well as food security. Despite the potential benefits of the IWS components, the perceived acceptance of its users threatens the success of its implementation. This study focuses on determining the significant factors that can influence the social acceptance of IWS in the Municipality of Mulanay, Quezon Province, Philippines. This study considers behavioral intention as an indicator of social acceptance of the IWS components. The framework of this study is based on the combined technology acceptance model and theory of planned behavior (C-TAM-TPB) concept. C-TAM-TPB was analyzed using Partial Least Square–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS–SEM). The result of the C-TAM-TPB evaluation reveals that the user’s attitude towards use (ATU), including its significant predictors, can promote behavioral intention towards use of the IWS components. This study can further improve the development of IWS projects.
Groundwater Potential Mapping Using an Integrated Ensemble of Three Bivariate Statistical Models with Random Forest and Logistic Model Tree Models
Authors: Razavi-Termeh S. Vahid , Sadeghi-Niaraki Abolghasem , Choi Soo-Mi
Published: July 2019

In the future, groundwater will be the major source of water for agriculture, drinking and food production as a result of global climate change. With increasing population growth, demand for groundwater has increased. Therefore, sustainable groundwater storage management has become a major challenge. This study introduces a new ensemble data mining approach with bivariate statistical models, using FR (frequency ratio), CF (certainty factor), EBF (evidential belief function), RF (random forest) and LMT (logistic model tree) to prepare a groundwater potential map (GPM) for the Booshehr plain. In the first step, 339 wells were chosen and randomly split into two groups with groundwater yields above 11 m3/h. A total of 238 wells (70%) were used for model training, and 101 wells (30%) were used for model validation. Then, 15 effective factors, including topographic and hydrologic factors, were selected for the modeling. The accuracy of the groundwater potential maps was determined using the ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve and the AUC (area under the curve). The results show that the AUC obtained using the CF-RF, EBF-RF, FR-RF, CF-LMT, EBF-LMT and FR-LMT methods were 0.927, 0.924, 0.917, 0.906, 0.885 and 0.83, respectively. Therefore, it can be inferred that the ensemble of bivariate statistic and data mining models can improve the effectiveness of the methods in developing a groundwater potential map.
THE CONDITION OF RECEIVABLES TURNOVER AND FIRM SIZE ON PROFITABILITY (ROA)
Authors: Anggadini Sri Dewi
Published: July 2019

Profitability (ROA) is the company's ability to earn a profit or advantage. The purpose of this research was to test and analyze the effect of the rotation and the size of the company's receivables against the profitability (ROA). The research method used is descriptive method quantitative approach with verifikatif. This research uses a 13 company as its population and 10 companies that serve as samples on the automotive sector sub manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange period 2011-2015, with purposive sampling technique While using the methods of analysis used in this study was multiple linear regression on the significance level of 5%. The program used in analyzing data using Statistical for Social Sciences (SPSS) ver. 16.0. Research is shows that partially turnaround receivable and the size of the company has influence significantly to profitability (ROA). With the huge influence of each are medium and low.

Keyword: Receivable turnover, Firm size, Profitability (ROA)
ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN KREDIT BERDASARKAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN CALON DEBITUR
Authors: Suryanto Suryanto , Dai Ratna Meisa
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of debtor financial ratios on lending decisions at Bank bjb. This study uses a quantitative approach to the type of verification research. The sample in this study were debtors who applied for credit to the bank as many as 30 debtors. The analysis technique in this study uses a logistic regression model. The results of the study show that there are 3 models in determining credit decisions to prospective debtors at Bank BJB. The first model, those credit decisions as a whole are influenced by the current ratio, total asset turnover and net profit margin of 80.5%. The second model, overall credit decisions are influenced by the quick ratio, total asset turnover and net profit margin of 77.7%. The third model is that credit decisions are influenced by total asset turnover, debt to asset ratio and the net profit margin of 77.4%. Partially, the effect of the current ratio variable, quick ratio, total asset turnover and net profit margin on credit decisions is positive. However, the variable debt to asset ratio has a negative influence on credit decisions.

Keywords: financial ratios, debtors, credit decisions, logistic regression

 

ABSTRAK

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh rasio keuangan debitur terhadap keputusan pemberian kredit pada Bank bjb. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian verifikatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah debitur yang mengajukan permohonan kredit kepada pihak bank sebanyak 30 debitur. Teknik analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model regresi logistic. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada 3 model dalam menentukan keputusan kredit kepada calon debitur di Bank bjb. Model pertama, bahwa keputusan kredit secara keseluruhan dipengaruhi oleh current ratio, total asset turnover dan net profit margin sebesar 80,5%. Model kedua, keputusan kredit secara keseluruhan dipengaruhi oleh quick ratio, total asset turnover dan net profit margin sebesar 77,7%.. Model ketiga bahwa keputusan kredit dipengaruhi total asset turnover, debt to asset ratio dan net profit margin sebesar 77,4%. Secara parsial, pengaruh variabel current ratio, quick ratio, total asset turnover dan net profit margin terhadap keputusan kredit adalah positif. Namun, variabel debt to asset ratio mempunyai pengaruh yang negatif terhadap keputusan kredit.

Kata kunci: ratio keuangan, debitur, keputusan kredit, regresi logistik
PENGARUH SELF ASSESMENT SYSTEM, SURAT TAGIHAN PAJAK DAN RESTITUSI PAJAK PERTAMABAHAN NILAI TERHADAP PENERIMAAN PAJAK PERTAMBAHAN NILAI (PPN)
Authors: Pratiwi Saesar Ayu , Suryani Elly , Kurnia Kurnia
Published: July 2019

Abstrak

       Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Self Assesment System, Surat Tagihan Pajak, dan Restitusi PPN terhadap Penerimaan Pajak Pertambahan Nilai pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Cibinong selama tahun 2014-2016. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah jenis data sekunder tahun 2014-2016.

        Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah data semua jenis pajak pada Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Cibinong. Tehnik pemilihan sampel yang digunakan yaitu purposive sampling. Metode analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 23.

 Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, secara simultan Self Assesment System, Surat Tagihan Pajak, dan Restitusi PPN berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penerimaan PPN. Sedangkan secara parsial, Self Assesment System berpengaruh positif  dan sgnifikan terhadap penerimaan PPN, Surat Tagihan Pajak tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penerimaan PPN, dan Restitusi PPN berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap penerimaan PPN

Kata kunci: Self Assesment System, STP, Restitusi PPN, Penerimaan PPN.
Technology of Mounting the Large-Size Equipment on the Outer Surface of the ISS RS as Exemplified by the ICARUS Equipment
Authors: Artemyev Oleg Germanovich , Prokopiev Sergey Valerievich , Ayukaeva Diana Maratovna , Belyaev Mikhail Yurievich , Volkov Oleg Nikolaevich , Dolganov Yevgeniy Viktorovich , Kireyevichev Sergey Sergeyevich , Knyazev Artyom Igorevich , Korneyev Aleksey Petrovich
Published: July 2019

ICARUS scientific equipment was created for a space experiment to study moving of animals and birds. Two Progress vehicles delivered the hardware to the ISS RS. The features of the hardware preparation in the pressurized volume of the docking compartment (DC1) prior to the extravehicular activity (EVA) are described. The sequence of crew actions during the EVA is given. There is a description of the pre-flight crew training on ICARUS equipment assembling.
Methods for Evaluation of Cosmonaut Preparedness Level When Training Crews of the International Space Station
Authors: Kuritsyn Andrey Anatolievich , Yaropolov Vladimir Ilyich , Kovinskiy Aleksandr Andreyevich , Kopnin Vadim Anatolievich , Kutnik Irina Vladimirovna
Published: July 2019

The paper considers the methodical provisions for evaluation the crew’s training level for the space mission aboard the ISS that include: cosmonaut performance quality indicators, regulatory requirements for cosmonaut performance in the course of simulator-based training, methods for evaluation cosmonaut performance quality, and methods for evaluation the cosmonaut preparedness level.
Ethanol Root-extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum Restored Altered Haematological Markers in Plasmodium berghei-infected Mice
Authors: Ekpono E. U. , Aja P. M. , Ibiam U. A. , Alum E. U. , Ekpono U. E.
Published: July 2019

Effect of ethanol root-extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum on some haematological parameters in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice was carried out using a total of thirty-six albino mice. The mice were randomly assigned into six experimental groups of A-F with six mice in each group. Mice in group A (Normal control) were administered with normal saline. Mice in groups B-F were infected with Plasmodium berghei intraperitoneally. Mice in group B (Positive control) were treated with 5 mg/Kg body weight of standard drug; mice in group C (Negative control) were left without treatment while mice in groups D, E and F were treated with graded doses of 200, 400 and 800 mg/Kg body weight of the ethanol root extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum, respectively. All the mice were allowed access to water and feed without restriction. Oral route was used for the administration of the standard drug and plant extract. The treatment lasted for ten days. Percentage parasitaemia was determined on the 3rd day and last day after infection. Evaluations of haematological parameters were done using spectrophotometric method while percentage parasitaemia count was done using microscopic method. Treatment of the infected mice with the ethanol root extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum reduced parasite count significantly (P < 0.05). Infection of mice with Plasmodium berghei caused a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in the levels of pack cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (HB), red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) count relative to the normal control. However, treatment of P.berghei-infected mice with the ethanol root extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum at the doses of 200, 400 and 800 mg/Kg body weight of the mice showed a dose-dependent significant (P < 0.05) reversal in the trend of these parameters to a level comparable to that observed among the standard control group, especially, the highest dose of 800 mg/Kg body weight. This study indicates that ethanol root extract of Sphenocentrum jollyanum could be used in the management of anaemic diseases associated with Plasmodium berghei infection.
ENGLISH PHONICS LEARNING USING ONLINE GAME AMONG MALAYSIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: THE UPSHOTS AND THEIR PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Baharudin Nur Afiqah Amalina , Md Yunus Melor
Published: July 2019

Due to the lack of phonemic awareness in English, it is hard for students to read in this language appropriately. As reading competence is very important to be highlighted, this issue needs to be scrutinized in order to ensure that students could acquire the phonics learning thus, developing their reading skill. So, this study attempts to investigate the implementation of online game in learning English phonics and their perceptions about the lesson among Year 1 students in SK Kopok, Pasir Gudang, Johor. To acquire this, a set of questionnaires was distributed to all participants involved and all of them have been interviewed in order to gather the data in depth. Pre and post-tests were utilized to determine if there any significant difference occurs throughout this study. These instruments were administered among the Year 1 students in this school and there were 15 participants involved in the study. The analysis of the data reveals that most of the students have improved their English phonics lessons by using the online game. It is highly significant to determine the reasons that contribute to the findings as this would help various stakeholders to enhance the reading ability among the students. The theory of Jean Piaget regarding the assimilation and accommodation will be drawn deeply in this study as it provides the understanding of how learning takes place when playing the online game. This paper will also discuss the recommendations to improve the phonics lesson to attract the students’ attention as well as to motivate them to read in English. Thus, the results in the findings will be further discussed throughout this paper.
Nuevos tiempos, nuevos momentos.
Authors: Megías-Lizancos Francisco
Published: July 2019

Cuando observamos culturas como la japonesa, comprobamos la importancia que conlleva el cambio. Pero ¿cambio que busca solo cambio o cambio que pretende una mejora de la situación actual? El kaizen es un proceso armonioso de mejora continua que se pivota a partir de acciones concreta y sencillas que alcanzan a todos los miembros de la organización sin distinción alguna, estableciendo una cultura participativa de todos ellos. Este método de gestión de calidad surgido tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, procura adaptarse, de manera reiterada, a las necesidades ya no solo de la sociedad en la que está inserta sino de la propia estructura.Alan Deutschman, en su libro Cambiar o morir …, establece la idea de la necesidad de tres ingredientes en todo tipo demutación: relacionarse, repetirse y reorientarse.

El autor establece que para relacionarse es preciso tomar como referente algo o a alguien real o ficticio que nos permita mejorar nuestras habilidades mediante la práctica reiterada (repetirse), concluyendo en un giro que nos oriente hacia un cambio total delmarco que busque una realidad diferente y desconocida (reorientarse). Desde que se celebró en 1982 el primer encuentro científico de enfermeras de salud mental en España bajo la batuta de nuestra asociación, la proto-AESM(Asociación de Enfermería de SaludMental), luego ANESM(AsociaciónNacional de Enfermería de SaludMental), nuestro anhelo se centró, y continúa centrándose, en la creación de un espacio que no solo reivindique los derechos de los profesionales de cuidados en esta área, sino que cubra las carencias que puedan estar presentes en cada momento. Carencias que no solo se circunscriben al campo formativo, sino que extienden su ámbito al docente, gestor e investigador. Es en este último por el que la organización que presido ha apostado férreamente en estos últimos años, fomentándolo y publicitándolo con la mera intención de dar a conocer la prolija labor investigadora de la enfermera en el campo de la salud mental. Hasta ahora, nuestra asociación se había valido de una “herramienta viva” que periódicamente vio la luz durante 10 años (2005-2015) gracias a una considerable labor no lucrativa cimentada en la ilusión y la superación.Yes ahora cuando toca el cambio. Se abre un nuevo horizonte, en el que tan solo anida la oportunidad, la esperanza, la constancia y el buen hacer, materializado en un “producto fresco”, la Revista Española de Enfermería de Salud Mental - REESME (Spanish Journal of Mental Health Nursing). Esta recién nacida publicación científica ofrecerá la oportunidad actualizada a las enfermeras investigadoras de salud mental de dar a conocer sus hallazgos, convirtiéndose así en una herramienta de comunicación de los profesionales de salud mental. En palabras de Eric Hoffer: “En tiempos de cambios profundos, los que saben aprender heredarán la tierra, en tanto que los que creen saberlo todo se encontrarán bellamente dotados para manejar un mundo que ya no existe más”.
Medidas coercitivas en salud mental. Grupo focal con profesionales del ámbito comunitario.
Authors: Aguilera Serrano Carlos , Heredia Pareja Carmen , Guzmán Parra José , García Sánchez Juan A. , Mayoral Cleries Fermín
Published: July 2019

La coerción, con sus múltiples facetas, es el problema más antiguo de las instituciones psiquiátricas, principalmente por los numerosos intentos a lo largo de los tiempos por abolir y/o moderar su uso. La frecuencia, así como el marco jurídico que las regula, son extremadamente variados, lo que posibilita la transgresión de los derechos del paciente.

Objetivo. Analizar la percepción de los profesionales de una Unidad de Salud Mental Comunitaria (USMC) ante la aplicación de medidas coercitivas hacia los usuarios que discurren por los distintos dispositivos de la Red de Atención a la Salud Mental en Andalucía.

Método. Se llevó a cabo un grupo focal con 10 participantes. El contenido del grupo focal fue transcrito y los temas fueron identificados usando análisis temático.

Resultados. Las categorías temáticas identificadas son: Contexto conceptual sobre las medidas coercitivas; Contexto situacional sobre las medidas coercitivas dentro del actual modelo de atención a la salud mental de Andalucía;Medidas coercitivas como método de control; Derechos humanos y empoderamiento de los usuarios; Sugerencias para el cambio.

Conclusiones. La utilización de medidas coercitivas parece estar plenamente justificada ante el actual modelo de atención y modos y medios de actuación. Se hace necesario invertir en salud mental, para el desarrollo de una mejora de infraestructura y servicios, así como una inversión en recursos humanos para proveer una atención y cuidados de calidad.
Características epidemiológicas del paciente que ingresa en la unidad de hospitalización psiquiátrica del departamento de salud de Gandía.
Authors: Palomares Díaz Pilar , Rodríguez Martí Mercedes , Vercher Félix Carlos
Published: July 2019

Objetivos.

Analizar variables sociodemográficas y clínicas de los pacientes que fueron ingresados en la UHP desde el 1 de enero de 2011 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2013

Metodología.

Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de los pacientes que ingresan en la UHP con un número total de participantes de n=210 en 2011, n=206 en 2012 y n=247 en 2013, según los datos extraídos del CMBD de dicho hospital.

Resultados.

En el año 2011 el perfil del paciente ingresado fue: hombre (55,71%), de entre 41 y 50 años (29,05%), cuyo motivo de ingreso es descompensación psicótica (36,67%) y con diagnóstico principal esquizofrenia (24,76%) que permanece en la unidad entre 8 y 14 días (26,19%). Por otro lado, en el año 2012 el perfil quedaría de la siguiente forma: hombre (50,97%), de entre 41 y 50 años (31,55%), cuyo motivo de ingreso es descompensación psicótica (45,15%) y con diagnóstico principal de trastorno bipolar (23,30%) que permanece en la unidad de 8 a 14 días (24,76%). En cuanto al 2013 observamos que el perfil sigue la misma línea del año anterior siendo en este año: hombre (52,63%), de 31 a 40 años (27,53%), cuyo motivo de ingreso es descompensación psicótica (37,65%) y con diagnóstico principal de trastorno bipolar (27,13%) que permanece en la unidad de 8 a 14 días (23,48%).

Conclusiones.

Tras el análisis de los datos apreciamos que el perfil del paciente que ingresa en nuestra unidad, no difiere del resto de estudios publicados: varón (apenas se aprecia variación en cuanto a sexo), de edad media, con diagnóstico trastorno psicótico y una estancia aproximada de 15-30 días.
Consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en estudiantes universitarios de ciencias de la salud de Albacete.
Authors: Barba Fajardo Gloria E. , Abenza Medrano María , Navarro Córcoles Juan , Portero Portaz Alejandro
Published: July 2019

Introducción. Hoy día, un amplio sector de la población se encuentra sometido a importantes exigencias en el ámbito académico, por la necesidad de obtener los mejores resultados posibles. Por ello, este grupo poblacional se encuentra en una situación que puede propiciar el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas con la finalidad de influir en su rendimiento académico, sin estar plenamente informados de los riesgos que puede suponer un uso inapropiado. El objetivo general es describir el patrón de consumo de diferentes sustancias utilizadas en la actualidad con la finalidad de mejorar el rendimiento académico, en la población universitaria de la rama de las Ciencias de la Salud del Campus de Albacete.

Método. Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal que se desarrollará en el Campus de Albacete, con la participación de los alumnos de las Facultades de Medicina, Farmacia y Enfermería matriculados en el curso académico 2017-2018 y que voluntariamente acepten participar en el estudio.

Resultados. Alcohol (93,1%), café (86,6%) y bebidas energéticas (84,7%) se posicionan como las sustancias psicoactivas más consumidas en la población estudiada. Si consideramos únicamente las motivaciones que influyen en el rendimiento académico, las sustancias más utilizadas son café, bebidas energéticas y té (61,2%).

Conclusiones. La frecuencia de consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en la población universitaria estudiada es elevada, independientemente de que se utilice con fines recreativos o para influir el rendimiento académico. No obstante, se han obtenido datos que indican un consumo inferior al señalado para la población general.
Propuesta de cuidados de enfermería en la adaptación de autoconcepto de adultos mayores con diabetes tipo 2.
Authors: Medina Fernández Isaí Arturo , Polanco Tinal Perla Noemi , Tello García María Ascensión , Esparza González Sandra Cecilia
Published: July 2019

Introducción
La salud del adulto mayor está constituida por aspectos psicosociales, impactando en la apropiación del autoconcepto. El envejecimiento de la población y las modificaciones de la esfera psicológica dificulta la adaptación a la enfermedad, ocasionando alteraciones que impactan en la vida de la persona con diabetes tipo 2.

Desarrollo
El modo de autoconcepto es uno de los conceptos que explica Callista Roy en el modelo de adaptación, centrándose en los aspectos psicológicos y espirituales del sistema humano. Se planteó una propuesta de cuidados de enfermería mediante la identificación de problemáticas en diversos estudios y a partir del ser adulto mayor con diabetes basado en la teoría antes mencionada para integrar los planes de cuidado en relación con las taxonomías y que sirvan como bases para realizar intervenciones que mejoren la adaptación psicológica.

Conclusión
La propuesta fundamenta los conceptos teóricos de enfermería, plantea condiciones para el mejoramiento en la adaptación del modo de autoconcepto a través del profesional de enfermería en el primer nivel
A família do adolescente com comportamento autolesivo internado no serviço de urgência de um hospital pediátrico. Estudo de caracterização sociodemográfica.
Authors: Trinco Maria Edite
Published: July 2019

A família é considerada a instituição mais antiga da Humanidade, que tem sido sujeita a múltiplas transformações devido ao advento de vários contextos culturais, sociais e económicos que se têm vivido, encontrando-nos assim perante uma constante renovação de paradigma, porém e apesar de todas as alterações a que esta tem sido exposta, a família enquanto instituição tem-se mantido como uma estrutura essencial em qualquer sociedade. Objetivo(s): caracterização sociodemográfica da família dos adolescentes com comportamento autolesivo internados num hospital pediátrico da região centro. Metodologia Estudo qualitativo, de natureza descritiva com recurso a análise de conteúdo. Resultados O perfil sociodemográfico da família é o da família nuclear, com uma média de 3,9 indivíduos por agregado familiar, os entrevistados têm uma média de idade de 43,5 anos, com um nível de escolaridade médio e vivem em meio rural, sendo o distrito de Coimbra o mais representado com 73,3%, da amostra. Conclusões Apesar de todas as alterações na estrutura familiar, esta continua a ter um papel primordial no apoio e acompanhamento dos adolescentes internados com comportamentos autolesivos, enfatizando a necessidade de uma visão sistémica, para a promoção de adaptações e mudanças necessárias ao desenvolvimento do adolescente e de todo o sistema familiar.