bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Placental biometry for prediction of small for gestational age fetuses in low resource setting
Authors: Jindal Megha , Gupta Sangeeta
Published: November 2017

Background: Small for gestational age refers to foetuses with birth weight less than tenth centile for gestational age. Such foetuses are at increased risk of intrauterine fatal demise in comparison to others. Placenta plays a central role in supporting foetal growth. Researchers have emphasized on three dimensional sonographic placental volumetry as a predictor of SGA. This study focussed on role of two dimensional Ultrasonographic placental measurement in predicting SGA foetuses.Methods: Prospective study was conducted at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maulana Azad Medical College from November 2013 to February 2015. In singleton pregnancies at 18-22 weeks of gestation, placental biometry (in two dimensions) was performed. Maximal Placental Diameter (MaxPD) and Maximal Placental Thickness (MaxPT) in two orthogonal planes was recorded. Mean Placental Diameter (MPD) and Mean Placental Thickness (MPT) were calculated. At the time of delivery, as per the birth weight the neonate was classified into appropriate for gestational age (AGA)/ SGA/ large for gestational age (LGA). MPD and MPT were analyzed as predictors of SGA.Results: Both the MaxPDs and MPD were significantly smaller in SGA pregnancies (all with p ≤ 0.001). Similarly, both the MaxPTs (p = 0.006 and p = 0.001) and MPT (p = 0.000) were significantly smaller in SGA pregnancies. The ROC curve for combined placental biometry had the maximum area under the curve (0.805).Conclusions: Placental measurements taken in mid-gestation are a valuable predictor of SGA. Measurement of placental diameter and thickness is quick and simple. This approach should be explored in future to develop a predictive model for growth restricted foetuses.
The role of primary cemented total hip arthroplasty in the management of fractures of the neck of femur in the elderly population
Authors: Subash Yeshwanth , B. Jagadeesh , R. Ravikrishna , Manickam Prabhu
Published: November 2017

Background: Femoral neck fractures are common injuries in the elderly population and are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The aim of surgical intervention in these elderly patients is to restore them to the pre-fracture status as rapidly as possible. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of total hip arthroplasty as a primary option in the management of these fractures and to compare the results with studies of other authors as available in literature.

Methods: 45 patients with femoral neck fractures treated with cemented total hip arthroplasty were studied from January 2011 to January 2013 and were followed up for a minimum period of two years.

Results: There were 18 males and 27 females ranging from 60 to 75 years of age. Mean age was 64.6 years. Majority (80%) of the fractures were completely displaced, Garden type 4 fractures followed by type 3 in 20% of cases. The most common mode of injury was a simple slip and fall. Excellent results were seen in 17 patients, good results in 24 patients and fair results in 4 patients. No poor results were seen.

Conclusions: Cemented total hip arthroplasty is a very useful procedure for the primary treatment of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients. This procedure markedly improves the functional status of the patients and gives good functional results.
An analysis of functional outcome following conservative versus surgical management in fractures of the distal radius
Authors: Subash Yeshwanth , R. Ravikrishna , B. Jagadeesh
Published: November 2017

Background: Distal radial fractures are one of the most common injuries seen in the orthopaedic department, which can be managed both conservatively and surgically. There are advantages and disadvantages in each method of management. The aim of this study was to compare the functional and radiological outcomes of intra-articular fractures of the distal end of the radius with conservative and surgical management.

Methods: 80 cases of intra articular fractures of the distal radius managed by both conservative and surgical means were studied between January 2011 to January 2013 and were followed up for a minimum period of two years.

Results: In our series of 80 patients, there 53 males and 27 females. Most of the patients were between 20-30 years of age with the mean age being 40.35 years. RTA was the most common mode of injury (45%). Frykman’s type 3 (41.7%) was the most common fracture type seen followed by type 8. All fractures united by the end of 6 months. Excellent results were seen in 47.5% of cases in the surgical group and 30% of cases in the conservative group.

Conclusions: From this study, we conclude that surgical management is better than conservative in the treatment of intra articular fractures of the distal end of radius. Therefore, one treatment method of treatment cannot be generalized for all types of fractures and treatment should be individualized to a particular fracture in terms of age, fracture pattern, degree of displacement and amount of communition present.

 
RTI for Students Presenting with Behavioral Difficulties:Culturally Responsive Guiding Questions
Authors: Abou-Rjaily Kathleen , Stoddard Susan
Published: November 2017

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a tiered intervention that assists school personnel in determining eligibility for special education services. Studies support the use of RTI as an early intervention for addressing significant learning disabilities (SLD) and social emotional behaviors, as well as for students who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) and not making progress through general interventions. However, recommendations for implementation are not explicitly provided, especially for culturally responsive implementation.  While proposed as a model for students with challenging behaviors, there is an absence of culturally responsive methods to support CLD students. This article will discuss the use of culturally responsive guiding questions in an RTI framework.
The Use of Puppet: Shifting Speaking Skill from the Perspective of Students’ Self-Esteem
Authors: Maharani Suesthi
Published: November 2017

This article reports the result of a research dealing with, 1) the difference between Puppet and Picture in teaching speaking, 2) the difference between students having high self-esteem and students having low self-esteem, and 3) the interaction between teaching media and self-esteem. The samples were two classes namely experimental class taught by using Puppet and control class taught by using Picture. Each class was divided into two groups in which each consisted of students having high self-esteem and those having low self-esteem. To collect the data, two instruments were used namely speaking test and self-esteem questionnaire. The data were, then, analysed by using descriptive statistics to describe the research data and inferential statistics namely multifactor Analysis of Variance ANOVA 2x2 and Tukey test to test the hypotheses. The findings of this research are: (1) Puppet is more effective than Picture to teach speaking; (2) The students having high self-esteem have better speaking skill than those having low self-esteem; and (3) There is an interaction between teaching media and students’ self-esteem in teaching speaking. Based on the research findings, it could be summarized that Puppet is an effective media in teaching speaking to the eighth grade students of one of junior high schools in Semarang Regency in the academic year of 2014/2015. The effectiveness of the media is affected by self-esteem.
O ICMS ecológico como instrumento econômico de melhorias ambientais e sociais em alguns municípios mineiros
Authors: Romero Flora Magdaline Benitez , Silva Liniker Fernandes da Silva , Isbaex Crismeire , Alves Eliana Boaventura Bernardes Moura , Jacovine Laércio Antônio Gonçalves Jacovine , Silva Márcio Lopes da
Published: November 2017

O enfoque da conservação e manutenção dos recursos naturais, assim como os mecanismos de reconhecimento e compensação, tem ganhado aceitação no ambiente de políticas públicas. Uma ação que demonstra isso é a criação do Imposto sobre Circulação de Mercadorias e Prestação deServiços Ecológico (ICMS Ecológico). Partindo-se do pressuposto de que vários municípios têm se aproveitado desse instrumento para aumentar suas receitas, sem aplicar corretamente esses recursos em medidas de preservação ambiental, o objetivo geral deste trabalho foi analisar a relação entre as variáveis socioeconômicas e ambientais com o montante de ICMS ecológico repassado pelo estado e recebido pelos municípios. Para tanto, dez municípios do estado de Minas Gerais foram selecionadose tiveram seus dados analisados durante o período de 2005-2010. As variáveis consideradas para análise foram: Investimento em Saneamento, Gestão Ambiental, População, Receita Total e Índice FIRJAN de Desenvolvimento Municipal - IFDM. Para verificar as relações entre as variáveis foi utilizada a análise de componentes principais (PCA), que é uma técnica matemática da análise multivariada. Os resultados mostraram que o ICMS Ecológico não tem correlação com a aplicação de recursosem gestão ambiental e saneamento, bem como não apresenta relação com o desenvolvimento social dos municípios avaliados. O município de Extrema possui a menor arrecadação de ICMS Ecológico e, ao mesmo tempo, os maiores índices de desenvolvimento social e investimentos em gestão ambiental. Desta forma, conclui-se que a maior arrecadação do ICMS Ecológico não se traduz em maiores investimentos em saneamento e gestão ambiental, tampouco melhorias sociais.
Parâmetros microbiológicos e físico químicos em um sistema de compostagem experimental de carcaças e dejetos sólidos de suínos
Authors: Soto Francisco Rafael Martins , Valdivia Caroline , Freire Tatiane De Oliveira , Mesquita Nicolas Brandão , De Azevedo Sergio Santos
Published: November 2017

O tratamento adequado de resíduos agropecuários é uma preocupação constante dos organismos governamentais. O destino em locais inapropriados apresentam inconvenientes que proporcionam aumento dos riscos ambientais e sanitários. Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar os parâmetros microbiológicos e físico químicos em um sistema experimental de compostagem de carcaças e dejetos de suínos. A investigação foi efetuada durante 70 dias. Realizou-se um tratamento com uma repetição onde foi utilizada uma parte de resíduo de carcaça de suíno e três de dejetos sólidos de suínos. Para a análise das bactérias do grupo coliforme foram efetuadas colheitas em quatro pontos da área da compostagem. Para o parâmetro temperatura, diariamente foi aferido com horário pré – determinado, desde o dia zero até o 70° dia do sistema. A investigação do pH foi  efetuada semanalmente, durante setenta dias. Os resultados revelaram que o sistema experimental foi incapaz de reduzir coliformes totais, mas eliminou coliformes termotolerantes a partir da quinta semana. A fase termofilica durou nove semanas, com valores próximos a 50 °C e os valores de pH  no inicio do experimento apresentaram  leve alcalinidade e ao final  neutralidade.
A STUDY ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVES AMONG MBA STUDENTS IN SULTANATE OF OMAN
Authors: Hmedat Dr Waleed , Ali Dr. Mubarak , Muthuraman Dr Balamurugan
Published: November 2017

Purpose: Higher education institutions assume an effective role in enriching the education quality of a nation. The curriculum developed or approved by the ministry, which is an apex body in the country, has a direct impact on the outcomes of the educational system. This paper has made an attempt to critically evaluate the entrepreneurial initiatives developed by the students who pursue their MBA programme.

Methodology: This research work is based on both primary and secondary sources of data and the primary data required for the study were collected through a structured questionnaire from rightly designed sample size while for the secondary data, the researchers have relied on previous research works in the same field, apart from other sources like, magazines, e-library resources, text books and websites. The data were analysed by Percentage Analysis and Henry Garrett Ranking Technique to attain the objectives of the study.

Findings: The results of the study indicate that most of the students who pursue MBA programme are willing to initiate own business to make a career.

Practical Implications: This research work implies that if MBA programmes offered by HEIs incorporate more of practical sessions involving the students in real world problem analysis and decision making mechanism, the students would be able to become successful entrepreneurs.

Social Implications: The results of the study indicate that when more of entrepreneurial oriented master programmes are offered, the country will be able to ensure sustainable growth in the business field focusing on SME.

Result Limitations/Implications: The present research study has focused on only the MBA students whereas there are other master degree programmes having courses in entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, which are not covered by the study.

Originality/Value: The result outcomes and suggestions would be of valuable basis for any authority who is involved in reviving the curriculum of academic programmes in entrepreneurship.
A ECONOMIA VERDE COMO REFERÊNCIA PARA ANÁLISE DAS UNIDADE DE CONSERVAÇÃO DE USO SUSTENTÁVEL NO ESTADO DO PARÁ, BRASIL
Authors: Figueredo Natália Aragão , Ferreira Neto José Ambrósio , Braga Marcelo José , Teixeira Thais Helena
Published: November 2017

As Unidades de Conservação de Uso Sustentável brasileiras buscam a inclusão dos povos tradicionais nas propostas de preservação e manejo ambiental.Este trabalho tem como objetivo contribuir com a discussão sob o prisma da Economia Verde, apresentandoo cenário produtivo desenvolvido pelas famílias residentes em Reservas Extrativistas e Floretas Nacionais. Para tanto, se utilizade informaçoes coletadas por meiode questionários aplicados às famílias moradoras em25 Unidades de Conservação de Uso Sustentável entre 2013 e 2014 no estado do Pará. Os principais resultados apontam para existência de uma congruência entre o que é preconizado pela Economia Verde e as realidades das Resex e Flonas estudadas no que se refere à utilização dos recursos naturais como fator de geração de renda monetáriae de segurança alimentar destas famílias, garantindo a perenidade dos recursos ambientais e a manutenção das unidades familiares.
MAPEAMENTO DE RISCOS NA AGROINDÚSTRIA FAMILIAR E POSSIBILIDADES DE SUA MITIGAÇÃO
Authors: Reckziegel da Rocha Patrícia Maria , Leismann Edison Luiz
Published: November 2017

Na agricultura diversas são as atividades que podem ser desempenhadas pelos agricultores familiares, então neste artigo trataremos sobre as agroindústrias familiares. Este artigo se objetivou a identificar variáveis de riscos nos empreendimentos agroindustriais familiares e avaliar as formas de mitigá-los. Então utilizou-se de pesquisa bibliográfica para identificar na literatura e em sites governamentais quais seriam esses riscos e as formas de mitigá-los. Podemos afirmar que são inúmeros os riscos que sombreiam as agroindústrias familiares, porém apesar de haver riscos para esta atividade, os resultados deste artigo também aponta algumas variáveis que podem ser utilizadas para mitiga-los.
Thermoelectric Properties of Bi2Te3: CuI and the Effect of Its Doping with Pb Atoms
Authors: Han Mi-Kyung , Jin Yingshi , Lee Da-Hee , Kim Sung-Jin
Published: November 2017

In order to understand the effect of Pb-CuI co-doping on the thermoelectric performance of Bi2Te3, n-type Bi2Te3 co-doped with x at% CuI and 1/2x at% Pb (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, 0.07, and 0.10) were prepared via high temperature solid state reaction and consolidated using spark plasma sintering. Electron and thermal transport properties, i.e., electrical conductivity, carrier concentration, Hall mobility, Seebeck coefficient, and thermal conductivity, of CuI-Pb co-doped Bi2Te3 were measured in the temperature range from 300 K to 523 K and compared to corresponding x% of CuI-doped Bi2Te3 and undoped Bi2Te3. The addition of a small amount of Pb significantly decreased the carrier concentration, which could be attributed to the holes from Pb atoms, thus the CuI-Pb co-doped samples show a lower electrical conductivity and a higher Seebeck coefficient compared to CuI-doped samples with similar x values. The incorporation of Pb into CuI-doped Bi2Te3 rarely changed the power factor because of the trade-off relationship between the electrical conductivity and the Seebeck coefficient. The total thermal conductivity(κtot) of co-doped samples (κtot ~1.4 W/m∙K at 300 K) is slightly lower than that of 1% CuI-doped Bi2Te3 (κtot~1.5 W/m∙K at 300 K) and undoped Bi2Te3 (κtot ~1.6 W/m∙K at 300 K) due to the alloy scattering. The 1% CuI-Pb co-doped Bi2Te3 sample shows the highest ZT value of 0.96 at 370 K. All data on electrical and thermal transport properties suggest that the thermoelectric properties of Bi2Te3 and its operating temperature can be controlled by co-doping.
A Review on Recent Advances in Stabilizing Peptides/Proteins upon Fabrication in Hydrogels from Biodegradable Polymers
Authors: Raza Faisal , Zafar Hajra , Zhu Ying , Ren Yuan , -Ullah Aftab , Khan Asif Ullah , He Xinyi , Han Han , Aquib Md , Boakye-Yiadom Kofi Oti , Ge Liang
Published: November 2017

Hydrogels evolved as an outstanding carrier material for local and controlled drug delivery that tend to the shortcomings of old conventional dosage forms for small drugs (NSAIDS) and large peptides and proteins. Aqueous swellable and crosslinked polymeric network structure of hydrogels is composed of various natural, synthetic and semisynthetic biodegradable polymers. Hydrogels have remarkable properties of functionality, reversibility, sterilizability, and biocompatibility. All these dynamic properties of hydrogels have increased the interest in their use as a carrier for peptides and proteins to be released slowly in a sustained manner. The therapeutical peptide and proteins are remarkable therapeutic agents in today’s world that allows the treatment of severe, chronic and life‐threatening diseases, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis in an easy manner. Despite few limitations, hydrogels provide fine tuning of proteins and peptides delivery with enormous impact in clinical medicine. The primary objective of this article is to review current issues concerned with the therapeutics peptides and proteins and impact of remarkable properties of hydrogels on these therapeutic agents. Different routes for pharmaceutical peptides and proteins and superiority over other drugs candidates are presented. The article will also review literature concerning classification of hydrogels on different basis, polymers used, release mechanisms their physical and chemical characteristics and diverse applications.
RESORT HOTEL DENGAN PENDEKATAN ARSITEKTUR REGIONALISME DI KAWASAN WISATA MANDEH, SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Farel Ryandhika Ruddy
Published: November 2017

Resor Hotel becomes the most important and unseparated part of tourism. Every region which has its own tourism destination is usually supported by good accommodation, one of it is resor hotel, it can be seen from popular tourism destination in Indonesia, such as Bali or Lombok,besides having beautiful beach panorama, both islands are also have many Resor Hotel with unique concept and design,  which becomes the main attraction for tourist. Besides Bali and Lombok actually there is a lot of coastal tourism potentials owned by another regional areas in Indonesia, but not exposed yet, one of them in West Sumatera. In West Sumatra, there is a new tourist area named Mandeh Tourim Area, this area is located in the south coast of West Sumatera, and located next to the Indian Ocean, although it has beautiful natural panorama, the accomodation in this area is still incomplete, one of it is the Resor Hotel that good enough to accommodate activiteies there, based on that phenomenon the urgent problem is how to plan Resor Hotel concept that can accommodate the number of visitors coming to Mandeh Tourim Area, and also feature characteristic of West Sumatra culture, as promotion of West Sumatera culture out. Regionalism Architecture used as design approaches in a way to show off West Sumatera culture to tourist that come by, thus this Resor Hotel can give tourist a new vision and knowledge about West Sumatera culture, this culture usually shown in building shape that have unique character, such as shape of the roof, carving wall, and building material, these character will applied in Resor Hotel design
 

Key Word : Mandeh Tourism Area , Regianlism Architecture,  Resort Hotel
Implementasi Arsitektur Berkelanjutan pada Strategi Perancangan Rusunawa di Surakarta
Authors: Ananditya Khrisma
Published: November 2017

Berdasarkan penuturan Kepala UPTD Rumah Sewa Kota Surakarta bulan Februari tahun 2017, terdapat sekitar 500 kepala keluarga di kota tersebut telah mendaftar sebagai calon penghuni rusunawa dan masih berada dalam daftar tunggu karena keterbatasan jumlah unit hunian yang dibangun oleh pemerintah. Informasi tersebut menjadi alasan utama munculnya gagasan akan pentingnya pembangunan rusunawa baru di kota ini. Teori arsitektur berkelanjutan dipilih sebagai strategi perancangan obyek rancang bangun (pendekatan desain) untuk mendapatkan desain yang efisien sesuai kebutuhan penghuninya tanpa mengabaikan kelestarian lingkungan. Aspek-aspek utama dalam teori ini diuraikan sebagai berikut : aspek ekonomi meliputi upaya penghematan, aspek sosial meliputi pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar hunian manusia & kenyamanan calon penghuni, dan aspek lingkungan meliputi upaya penjagaan kelestarian lingkungan.

Kata kunci : hunian, rumah susun, rusunawa, arsitektur berkelanjutan
PERANCANGAN PUSAT PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DI SURAKARTA DENGAN PENDEKATAN ARSITEKTUR EKOLOGIS
Authors: Rahayu Triana Puji , Yuliani Sri , Daryanto Tri Joko
Published: November 2017

The Design of Waste Managament Center in Surakarta with Ecological Architecture Approach is based on 3 things. First, waste problems in Indonesia need more solutions than just bin the waste, but the waste needs to be disposed properly. Second, Surakarta’s landfills is already overloaded because of the increase of waste produced. Third, there is the urge to applied ecological architecture to create a harmonious atmosphere between human and environment. This Waste Management Center designed to accomodate waste processing activity and with another supportive activities as a public facility. The method to design is problem solving by  reviewing ecological theories and applied it to the architectural component (space, site, mass and facade, structure and utility). Ecological architecture approach is applied to create a holistic design that enrich the quality of the environment and the lives of those who use them. Also, it is applied to create a harmonous atmosphere that could change society’s paradigm that waste management facility is not a disgusting dirty place but it is a clean, comfortable and eco-friendly living place to visit that leads to stimulate the visitor to not just bin the waste but dispose the waste properly.
APLIKASI ARSITEKTUR EKOLOGIS PADA PERANCANGAN BALAI BESAR PELATIHAN PERTANIAN BAWANG MERAH DI NGANJUK
Authors: Ratuanar Ogif
Published: November 2017

Design of  Shallot Agricultural Training Center in Nganjuk starts  from the potential of shallot farming with abundant crops. Many of the farmers who want to develop more knowledge about shallot , not just local farmers but also from other regions. This region need a space of agricultural education activities that can accommodate a variety of agricultural training especially in shallot farming,. With the approach of ecological architecture that pay attention to natural factors such as: climate, ecological materials and health of its users. The result of planning with ecological design strategy will result in space of activity which suited to need and environmentally friendly building area.

Keywords: Trainning center, Shallot, Nganjuk, Ecology
Paget-Schroetter Syndrome
Authors: Donoughe John Scott
Published: November 2017

An upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis is a rarely encountered diagnosis in the primary care setting, but should be part of the primary care provider’s differential diagnosis when a young and physically active patient presents with unilateral upper-extremity swelling, pain, venous distention, or decreased range of motion. Diagnosis is often delayed. This report highlights the importance of early utilization of appropriate diagnostic imaging modalities to avoid delay of the diagnosis. Treatment options are discussed.
Supply Chain Engineering in China’s Retailing Industry: A Case of Meiyijia
Authors: Tian Xin , Luo Chunlin , Wang Shouyang , Ding Yuzhang
Published: November 2017

This paper addresses the supply chain engineering and its application in China’s retailing industry. Based on the approaches of systems engineering, we propose the concept of supply chain engineering, which applies the idea of supply chain management to the engineering practices through the advanced information and management technology, to integrate the supply chain system and optimize its operations. We then illustrate the application of the supply chain engineering in China’s retailing industry. In such practices, we developed the virtual retailing enterprise mode and the FROM-SCM system, and designed the sales assistant etc. Such theory and practices are successfully applied in Meiyijia, which has transformed Meiyijia from a traditional retailer to a modern service enterprise, and the profits are resulted from the service fees rather than the traditional surplus between buying and selling prices. Now Meiyijia has built an ecosystem with the retailer in the core, the headquarter as the service platform. The success of Meiyijia in recent years shows the effectiveness of the supply chain engineering.
Study on Participant Behavior Game of Electronic Products Reverse Supply Chain Based on ECP
Authors: Wang Mingbao , Du Zhiping , Duan Hong
Published: November 2017

In this paper, a game model composed of three subjects — government, manufacturer and consumer has been built by using Evolutionary Game Theory on the basis of analyzing the trilateral game strategy of waste mobile reverse supply chain based on ECP; an evolutionary equilibrium model is to be sought for by utilizing the replication dynamic differential equation method; and the trilateral game strategy’s revolutionary trend and consistency have been analyzed by means of SD simulation method when government implements the static or dynamic reward and punishment strategy. The finding results reveal that, under the static reward and punishment strategy, the revolutionary process of trilateral game strategy is always unstable whether the initial behavior strategy is unitary or mixed. Therefore, it is more reasonable for the government to adopt the strategy of dynamic reward and punishment, and it is also stable and reciprocal for all the stakeholders when implementing this strategy.
Semi-monthly effect in stock returns: new evidence from Bombay Stock Exchange
Authors: B. Shakila , Pinto Prakash , Thonse Hawaldar Iqbal
Published: November 2017

Semi-monthly effect is a kind of calendar anomalies which is less explored in the financial literature. The main objective of this paper to investigate the presence of semi-monthly effect in selected sectoral indices of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The study uses the daily stock returns of five sectoral indices viz S&P BSE Auto Index, S&P BSE Bankex, S&P BSE Consumer Durables Index, S&P BSE FMCG Index and S&P BSE Health Care Index for the period of 10 years starting from 1st April 2007 to 31st March 2017. The data were analyzed using two approaches namely calendar days approach and trading days approach. To test the equality of mean returns for the two halves of the month, Mann-Whitney U test is used. The empirical results of the study did not provide any evidence for the presence of semi-monthly effect in the selected sectoral indices. Nevertheless, BSE Auto Index showed significant difference in the mean returns of first half and second half of trading month during the study period.
An analytical study on logistics outsourcing impact on logistical service quality in supply chains (case study: industrial enterprises of Sumy region)
Authors: Bilovodska Olena , Gaidabrus Nataliia , Ruban Daria
Published: November 2017

The aim of this paper is to analyze and evaluate the impact of logistical outsourcing on the overall quality of the level of the logistical service of enterprises-producers in supply chains. In this study, special attention is paid to the estimation of indicators of logistics service as by their own forces and due to outsourcing and assessing the elasticity of these indicators, for an example, in Sumy Engineering Works Ltd. As a result of the study, in case of their own delivery, logistics service level is higher than in case of logistics outsourcing. It may be related to the fact that in the first case, at the industrial enterprises, there is higher level of control over the process and the capacity for flexible and rapid response to various demands of consumers, which is very important for competitiveness. It was determined how the value of each individual index varies with the change in the supply control volume.
Cost analysis of the implementation of portable handwashing and drinking water stations in rural Kenyan health facilities
Authors: Freedman Michael , Bennett Sarah D. , Rainey Rochelle , Otieno Ronald , Quick Rob
Published: November 2017

Many health care facilities (HCFs) in developing countries lack adequate infrastructure for handwashing and drinking water, increasing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Attaining permanent, 24-hour/day piped water access – the long-term goal – is time-consuming and expensive. To address this problem in the short- to medium-term, low-cost portable handwashing water stations (HWSs) and drinking water stations (DWSs) were installed in rural Kenyan HCFs in 2011. Access to HWSs with soap and DWSs with safe water was ascertained at baseline and 1-year follow-up. Cost data were obtained from the program budget and beneficiary data (number of health workers, households, and individuals within HCF catchment areas) from the Ministry of Health. A cost analysis was adjusted for incremental gains from baseline to follow-up in access to improved handwashing and safe DWSs. The cost of improved access to handwashing with soap was $1,527/HCF, $217/health worker, and $0.17/individual, and to safe drinking water was $720/HCF, $103/health worker, and $0.08/individual. The favorable cost of this intervention per beneficiary justifies its use for rapid improvement of handwashing and drinking water access in HCFs during planning and construction of permanent infrastructure.
Survival Wolio Language in Adulthood in Baubau City: Sociolinguistic Study
Authors: Ino La , Dinar Sri Suryana , Yunus - , Harmin -
Published: November 2017

The article is the result of a study that discusses the survival of Wolio language in adolescence in Baubau City. The focus of this study is adults aged between 17-20 years. As for the domain of the question is the family, association, education, government, transactions, neighbors, religion, culture, art. In this research, the approach used is the sociolinguistic approach. In this case, the approach (approach) of sociology, namely the study of language in the social context, which is studied is the behavior of groups rather than individual behavior. In analyzing the data is done by calculating the percentage following the calculation pattern, that is the calculation based on the number of incoming answers) The results are found Wolio language Based on the analysis shows that in the adult category the tendency of the use of Wolio language has been in the category even though on the defense side still last.
Phytotoxic potential of essential oil of Melaleuca leucadendra against some agricultural weeds
Authors: Goyal Gunjan
Published: November 2017

The work was undertaken to investigate the phytotoxic potential of essential oil from Melaleuca leucadendra against three weed species, viz., Echinochloa crus-galli, Cyperus rotundus and Leptochloa chinensis. It was observed that volatile oil (0.25-1.5 mg ml-1) of Melaleuca retarded the germination and growth of all the test weeds in a dose-response bioassay conducted under laboratory conditions. Generally, both root and shoot length showed an inhibitory effect in a concentration dependent manner and the maximum effect was observed in C. rotundus, followed by E. crus-galli and L. chinensis. The Melaleuca oil not only affected the germination and seedling growth of the test weeds, but also inhibited the chlorophyll content and dry weight. At the highest dose of Melaleuca oil treatment (1.5 mg ml-1), the chlorophyll content declined by nearly 50% in E. crus-galli and 90% in L. chinensis over the control. Thus, it is concluded that volatile oil possesses phytotoxic potential towards other plants and could be further explored for weed management.
Comprehensive phenotypic and statistical based analysis of foxtail millet (Setaria italic L.) lines for parental line selection
Authors: Akila Chandra Sekhar , Ramesh Palakurthi , Kola Gurulakshmi , Gunti Mallikarjuna , Obul Reddy Puli Chandra , Banavath Jayanna Naik
Published: November 2017

Minor millets are the small-grained cereals that belong to family Poaceae, with local importance as a food source but are often called as underutilized plant species.   Foxtail millet is one among  the oldest cultivated small diploid, C4 Panicoid, with short life cycle, and inbreeding nature. The genetic diversity of the foxtail millet is important for breeding systems, geographical distribution studies, assist in conservation of genetic resources for high yielding varietal development in breeding programs, expansion of the genetic base and for identification of genes for various phenotypic traits. Keeping in view of this an attempt has made to develop pure lines from local farmers preserved populations and phenotypically characterize them along with four released cultivars.  A total of eleven farmers varieties and four released cultivars were evaluated for seven quantitative traits in complete random block desing at net house conditions.  The maximum coefficient of variation was observed for panicle exertion, followed by number of tillers/plant and panicle weight. High positive significant correlations was observed for Plant height, panicle length, panicle weight and total seed weight with other traits under study. Panicle exertion exhibit negative correlations with panicle length, panicle weight and no of tillers. The results of principal component analysis (PCA) explains variability of 95.43% in the fifteen genotypes for the traits under study that corresponds to first 4 eigen values with greater than 0.60.  The proportions of the total variance explained by the first 4 principal components (PCs) were 42.98%, 71.02%, 85.43% and 95.43% respectively. Wards method based genetic similarity or dissimilarity clustering based on seven morphological traits among the fifteen foxtail millet genotypes was able to separate and grouped them into 2 major clusters I and II.  The genetic and phenotypic variability present in the foxtail millet genotypes give opportunity for plant breeders for effective selection of specific donor lines for foxtail millet improvement.
Susceptibility of Pericopsis elata (Assamela) to heartwood decay and identification of micro and macro fungi associated with the disease in Cameroon
Authors: Joseph Djeugap Fovo , Patrick Francky Ngoune Djouke , Eric Ntabe Ngbanye , René Samuel Gweth Likaa
Published: November 2017

Heartwood decay is one of the major pathological constraints affecting the quality and marketable volume of tropical timber. A study on its behavior was conducted on Pericopsis elata in order to contribute to its sustainable management in Cameroon. Tree susceptibility to heartwood decay was evaluated using three diameter classes, based on allometric equations between decayed and healthy trees. Wood samples and visible macromycetes were taken from living and felled trees with an auger. Isolation of microfungi was performed on potato dextrose agar medium and their identification was based on the morphological and microscopic characteristics of the mycelium and conidia with reference to identification keys of mycology. Identification of macromycetes was based on their morphological characteristics as described in reference books on macromycetes identification. Results show that diameter class ]110, 120[ presented highly significant (P<0.05) volume loss (3755.96 cm3), followed by diameter class ]100, 110[. Microfungi frequently associated with heartwood decay of P. elata were Cercospora sp (24.57%), Fusarium oxysporum (12.64%) and Penicillium sp (12.58%) in living decay trees and Aspergillus niger (25.19%), Cercospora sp (22.21%), Penicillium sp (17.69%) and Phoma sp (15.05%) in felled decay trees. Macrofungi associated with living trees were Inonotus sp and Ganoderma sp. This is the first time that these fungal species are reported on P. elata wood. This study provides baseline information for the study of heartwood decay and management of P. elata in Cameroon.
Report on aero-algal form from Konkan coastal area
Authors: T. Pandkar Jogita
Published: November 2017

There are very few reports on the occurrence of aero algal forms near coastal area. Konkan beaches in coastal Maharashtra are famous as hot tourist spots, visited by nearly few thousand visitors per year. This is the first aero algal report from a Guhagar beach. Sample was collected using fan as sampler (Jogita. T. Pandkar, 2011) from a residential bunglow (Mody villa) situated near Guhagar beach. Total 12 algal forms were recorded from a single sample collected within 10 days, indicating towards the effective use of fan as a sampler. Cyanophyta was found to be dominant group followed by Chlorophyta. Out of 12 algal forms recorded, 09 were identified upto generic level and 05 forms were identified upto species level. Various cyanophycean forms recorded were Chroococcus, Nostoc, Phormidium, Microcoleus & Microcystis. Chlorophycean forms recorded were Chlorella & Spirogyra respectively. Forms such as Chlorella, Microcystis & Phormidium known to be allergenic to human beings have been encountered, indicating the presence of potential allergents in the air.
A ADOÇÃO DO LIVRO DIDÁTICO ELETRÔNICO PARA DISPOSITIVOS MÓVEIS NA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR A DISTÂNCIA: MOTIVAÇÕES, DIFICULDADES E ESTRATÉGIAS DE CONTORNO
Authors: Luisa Mülbert Ana , T. Cybis Pereira Alice
Published: November 2017

Este artigo apresenta os resultados do processo de implementação e avaliação de um livrodidático eletrônico (ebook) adaptado para dispositivos móveis, adotado no contexto da educação superior a distância. Na avaliação da iniciativa foram diagnosticadas as motivações e dificuldades vivenciadas pelos estudantes no uso da mídia, a partir das quais identificou-se possíveis estratégias de contorno das dificuldades. Este trabalho foi desenvolvido alinhado à abordagem de Pesquisa de Desenvolvimento aplicada à área de educação (Design-Based Research), orientada à busca de soluções práticas e inovadoras para problemas educacionais. A experimentação prática desenvolvida alcançou 1.836 estudantes, dos quais 223 responderam ao questionário de avaliação. Os resultados apontam para uma percepção positiva da mídia, mas também para resistências de adoção em certas circunstâncias.
Aplicações de realidade aumentada no ensino de Física a partir do software LAYAR
Authors: Denardin de Oliveira Luciano , Cid Manzano Ramón
Published: November 2017

Neste trabalho exploramos alguns aspectos e características da realidade aumentada e apresentamos uma outra forma de trabalho com essa tecnologia pouco empregada na área educacional a partir do software LAYAR. Explicamos o funcionamento do software e de suas principais ferramentas, sugerindo como que cada uma delas pode ser usada em aulas de física. Um exemplo de material didático incrementado com recursos de realidade aumentada empregando o LAYAR também é detalhado. Por fim, acreditamos que essa tecnologia se aproxima muito das características que atendem às demandas educacionais atuais e se revela uma versátil ferramenta para contribuir na qualificação da prática docente.
Transposição e contrato didático no ensino de algoritmos
Authors: Gustavo Schaeffer André
Published: November 2017

o presente artigo aborda alguns aspectos teóricos do ensino de ciências e de matemática que podem contribuir para a atuação do professor como mediador no ensino de lógica da programação e algoritmos. Traz à discussão a necessidade do levantamento de preconcepções em relação ao ensino de estruturas de programação e sugere formas de fazê-lo. Também discute o gerenciamento do contrato didático, seus paradoxos e perturbações, e de que forma isso está presente no ensino da programação, posicionando sugestivamente o professor frente a esses desafios.
A ADESÃO AO USO DE FAN PAGE COMO RECURSO DIDÁTICO NO LETRAMENTO
Authors: Silva Monica , Jesus Simone , Mattos Francisco , Sertã Costa Christine
Published: November 2017

O impacto das novas tecnologias é uma realidade irreversível na nossa sociedade que já rompeu o muro da escola e adentra o espaço das nossas salas de aula. No presente artigo, discutimos de que maneira a tecnologia pode contribuir para a promoção de uma aprendizagem significativa que tenha por finalidade a formação de alunos críticos e preparados para exercer as práticas de letramento que marcam nossa contemporaneidade hipermidiática. Em uma proposta pedagógica que integra as concepções de letramento, letramento digital, multiletramentos e cibercultura, à luz dos documentos oficiais para o Ensino Médio, este trabalho, que se constitui como um relato de experiência, foi elaborado para verificar o nível de adesão ao uso de fan page como recurso didático. O contexto em que a pesquisa foi aplicada foram duas escolas do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, uma estadual e outra federal, com uma turma de 3º e 1º anos do ensino médio, respectivamente. As conclusões indicam que a inserção de redes sociais no processo de ensino-aprendizagem necessita de planejamento e de tempo para a construção de sentidos junto aos alunos.
EXPLORANDO A ESPIRAL DE ARQUIMEDES COM SOFTWARE DE GEOMETRIA DINÂMICA
Authors: Vasconcelos da Silva Edcarlos , Carlos Pinto Leivas José , Lopes Dal Ri Mariana
Published: November 2017

Este artigo apresenta análise e discussão de uma investigação realizada com estudantes do Ensino Médio na cidade de Macapá, no Estado do Amapá. Teve como objetivo explorar a construção da Espiral de Arquimedes no ambiente do software Geogebra e desenvolver a atividade de calcular o comprimento e o número de voltas de papel constantes de uma bobina utilizada para armazená-lo. A metodologia utilizada foi a investigação matemática e, para realizá-la, os investigadores planejaram e aplicaram uma sequência de passos orientadores para a resolução, a qual teve como instrumento de apoio o Geogebra. Os resultados da investigação mostraram que os alunos investigados conseguiram modelar uma bobina e calcular o número de voltas de papel que a mesma contém, bem como o seu comprimento. Por sua vez, os depoimentos dos estudantes mostraram que a utilização da metodologia e do software foram incentivadores para a aprendizagem e sugeriram ao professor titular empregá-la em outros conteúdos.
Monitoramento e Avaliação de Estudantes em Mundos Virtuais
Authors: Becker Nunes Felipe , Herpich Fabrício , Margarida Rockenbach Tarouco Liane , Valdeni de Lima José
Published: November 2017

O processo de monitoramento e avaliação das tarefas educacionais realizadas pelos usuários dentro dos mundos virtuais se trata de um aspecto problemático ao docente, visto que este tipo de suporte genuinamente não é fornecido pelos mundos virtuais. Com base nisto, este artigo apresenta uma proposta de implementação de recursos para realizar o monitoramento dos usuários em mundos virtuais. O ambiente OpenSim foi utilizado e nele foram agregados recursos como controle de assiduidade, interações dos usuários, avaliação e registro das conversações realizadas pelos alunos. Como resultados, foi constatado a viabilidade desta proposta e o correto funcionamento dos recursos nos testes realizados.
Identificação dos Tipos de Jogadores para a Gamificação de um Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem
Authors: Henrique Flores Thiago , Carolina Tomé Klock Ana , Gasparini Isabela
Published: November 2017

A indústria dos jogos vem crescendo e, a partir disso, diferentes formas de aplicações dos mesmos nos meios educacionais e empresariais vêm sendo utilizadas. A gamificação surgiu nas indústrias das mídias digitais, podendo ser definida como o uso de elementos de jogos em contextos não relacionados com jogos, utilizando o processo e a mecânica do jogo para envolver os usuários e resolver problemas. Na gamificação, os usuários podem ser classificados de diversas formas e, entre elas, pelo seu tipo de jogador, que é uma das formas que os jogos utilizam para classificar e entender as preferências dos usuários. Este artigo tem o objetivo de identificar os tipos de jogadores e monitorar a interação do aluno em um Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem, como intuito de analisar quais elementos dos jogos mais engajam cada aluno no processo de ensino- aprendizagem.
Avaliação e correção automática no software livre RStudio
Authors: Jacintho Müller Thaísa , Jaeger Zabala Filipe
Published: November 2017

Este artigo fornece embasamento para a criação de documentos para avaliação e correção automática de questões, exemplificado no relato de uma experiência realizada em um curso de extensão sobre Jurimetria – Estatística aplicada ao Direito. No referido curso, aplicou-se parte da metodologia sugerida pela autora em sua pesquisa de doutorado. Foi solicitado aos alunos participantes que respondessem a um teste de sondagem para que se pudesse analisar o seu nível de Matemática Básica, necessária para o bom desempenho no curso. Tal teste foi elaborado usando-se os softwares R e RStudio, também explorados ao longo das aulas. Em uma segunda etapa, sugeriu-se aos alunos que explorassem objetos de aprendizagem, o que notoriamente contribuiu para o andamento das aulas e entendimento dos conteúdos abordados.
C☺LMEIAS: Um Estudo de Caso na Matemática
Authors: Letícia Pires Iahnke Silvana , Silva da Costa Botelho Silvia , Luis Andrejew Ferreira André
Published: November 2017

Visando promover uma aprendizagem significativa dos conceitos de Geometria Plana e Espacial, o presente artigo procura descrever a aplicação da C☺LMEIAS (Estratégia Didático-Pedagógica que Integra as Aprendizagens Móvel, Colaborativa e Significativa) em um estudo de caso na Matemática, procurando demonstrar os principais resultados encontrados ao empregar um processo de ensino e de aprendizagem que envolve a colaboração, tanto presencial como virtual, associada as redes sociais, em contextos de mobilidade, para facilitar uma aprendizagem mais significativa.