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The Stopping Power of Advertising: Measures and Effects of Visual Complexity
Authors: Pieters Rik , Wedel Michel , Batra Rajeev
Published: January 2019

Advertising needs to capture consumers’ attention in likable ways, and the visual complexity of advertising plays a central role in this regard. Yet ideas about visual complexity effects conflict, and objective measures of complexity are rare. The authors distinguish two types of visual complexity, differentiate them from the difficulty of comprehending advertising, and propose objective measures for each. Advertisements are visually complex when they contain dense perceptual features (“feature complexity”) and/or when they have an elaborate creative design (“design complexity”). An analysis of 249 advertisements that were tested with eye-tracking shows that, as the authors hypothesize, feature complexity hurts attention to the brand and attitude toward the ad, whereas design complexity helps attention to both the pictorial and the advertisement as a whole, its comprehensibility, and attitude toward the ad. This is important because design complexity is under direct control of the advertiser. The proposed measures can be readily adopted to assess the visual complexity of advertising, and the findings can be used to improve the stopping power of advertisements.
Sales, Marketing, and Research-and-Development Cooperation across New Product Development Stages: Implications for Success
Authors: Ernst Holger , Hoyer Wayne D. , Rübsaamen Carsten
Published: January 2019

Prior research has identified the integration of marketing with research and development (R&D) as a key success factor for new product development (NPD). However, prior work has not distinguished the sales and marketing functions, even though they are distinctive departments within an organization. Therefore, the authors extend prior research and examine the effect of cross-functional cooperation among sales, marketing, and R&D on NPD performance across multiple stages of the NPD process. The authors use multiple-informant data from 424 sales, marketing, and R&D managers as well as project leaders of 106 NPD projects to test several hypotheses. The results show that the cooperation between sales and R&D and between sales and marketing has a significant, positive effect on overall NPD project performance beyond marketing–R&D cooperation. The authors also find that the effect of cross-functional cooperation among sales, marketing, and R&D on overall NPD project performance varies across stages of the NPD process. More specifically, the authors find that sales–R&D cooperation in the concept and product development stages is critical for greater new product success. Sales–marketing cooperation is important in the concept development stage but has surprisingly less impact in the implementation stage.
Safety-critical human computer interaction
Authors: Nestler Simon
Published: January 2019

Dealing with usability issues of safety-critical interactive systems is essential for an efficient, effective and joyful use of these systems. This paper describes a prototypical safety-critical environment and discusses the HCI (human computer interaction) challenges of different interactive systems for safety-critical environments. We designed, developed and evaluated various interactive systems which solve different challenges in so-called mass casualty incidents (MCIs). In summary, we made contributions to three different areas of application: Mobile computing in safety-critical environments, simulation of safety-critical environments and social media in safety-critical environments. Finally, this paper gives further insights how all these research results can to be brought together in the future in order to be able to build usable interactive systems for safety-critical environments.
On Reliability in a Multicomponent Stress-Strength Generalized Rayleigh Model Based on Record Values
Authors: Pak A. , Jafari A. A. , Khoolenjani N. B.
Published: January 2019

In the literature, there are well-developed estimation techniques that can be used to measure the reliability in multicomponent stress-strength models when the information about all experimental units are available. However, in real applications, only observations that exceed (or fall below) the current value may be recorded. In this article, assuming that the components of the system follow generalized Rayleigh distribution, we investigate classical and Bayesian estimation of the reliability of a multicomponent stress-strength model when the available data are reported in terms of record values. The maximum likelihood estimate of the reliability parameter and its asymptotic confidence interval are obtained. Moreover, two confidence intervals based on the parametric bootstrap methods are presented. The Bayes estimate of the reliability parameter is derived using different loss functions. Because there is no closed form for the Bayes estimate, we use the Markov chain Monte Carlo method to obtain an approximate Bayes estimate and the highest posterior density credible interval of the reliability. To evaluate the performances of different procedures, simulation studies are conducted, and an example of real data sets is provided.
A Simulation-Based Method to Detect Mechanical Parameters of I-Beams and Hollow Cylinders
Authors: Song Wenlei , Xiang Jiawei , Zhong Yongteng , Jiang Yongying
Published: January 2019

Impulse excitation technique is a simple, convenient, and standard nondestructive method to detect mechanical parameters (dynamic Young’s modulus and dynamic torsional modulus) that only utilizes the first-order flexural resonant frequency, first-order torsional resonant frequency, and dimensions of structures. However, the mechanical parameter detection formulas are well established only for standard uniform specimens with uniform rectangular and circular cross sections. This study suggests a simulation-based method to detect mechanical parameters. A response surface method (RSM) is introduced to design numerical simulation experiments to build up experimental formulas to detect mechanical parameters. Numerical simulations are performed by the finite element method (FEM) to obtain enough simulation data for RSM analysis. After calculations, the two relationships (experimental formulas) can finally be obtained, i.e., the relationship of the dynamic Young’s modulus and first-order flexural resonant frequency with respect to dimensions of structures and the relationship of the dynamic torsional modulus and first-order torsional resonant frequency associated with dimensions of structures. Numerical simulations and experimental investigations show that the simulation-based method can be used to detect mechanical parameters in I-beams and hollow cylinders. More generally, this method can be further developed to detect the mechanical parameters of more complex structures than standard uniform specimens using a combination of FEM simulation and RSM.
Community-Driven Development in Afghanistan
Authors: Bhatia Jasmine , Jareer Naseem , McIntosh Ross
Published: January 2019

This article assesses the legacy of the National Solidarity Programme in seven districts of Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We find that the NSP largely achieved its development objectives, but had limited effects on state–society relations. The findings also raise questions about the sustainability of community-driven development in insecure contexts.
The Application of Asa Berger Humour Technique by Sabri Yunus from The Dramaturgy Perception in “Karoot Komedi”
Authors: Ismail Mardiana , Indrayuda Indrayuda , Shamsuddin Mohd Effindi Bin
Published: January 2019

This paper aims to introduce Sabri Yunus as a Dramaturgy in Comedy especially in the popularised television program called “Karoot Komedi”. The method used in conducting this research is qualitative descriptive through a survey. The data was obtained through observation, interview and also documentation studies. The object of the observation is the drama performance “Karoot Komedi” by Sabri Yunus. The researcher is the instrument for this research, who is also in charge in collecting the data, conducting the observation and interpret the research questions based on the object. The analysis was able to be conducted successful using the model Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Miles and Huberman. The validity of the data obtained is examined by using the triangular method and also by the co-worker’s evaluation and insight. The finding of this paper shows that the Humour elements are correlated to the spontaneous response and behaviour of the audience such as laughing and smiling. Every individual has different spontaneous response and behaviour as it depends on the audience’s interest, inclination and also understanding towards a humour issue displayed to them. Based on two episodes of the Karoot Komedi, the Dramaturgy in Comedy Sabri Yunus applied the Humour techniques during the performance. To sum up each episode as a whole, each episode are assessed based on 4 categories which are Language, Logic, Identity and action.
Improving Prospective Primary School Teachers’ Skill in Playing Gamelan Degung: An Action Research in Indonesia
Authors: Julia Julia , Supriyadi Tedi , Iswara Prana Dwija
Published: January 2019

Prospective primary school teachers had low skill in playing gamelan degung (Indonesian Gamelan). To improve skills in playing gamelan degung correctly, prospective primary school teachers need to be taught techniques of ringing, muffling (menengkep), and memorizing the compositions. Therefore, this research seeks to improve students in playing gamelan degung. The action research report presented in this article exemplified the work of the involved collaborative team in making reflective-critical steps to change the students’ ability from their initial state of being unable to play gamelan degung properly to be able to play gamelan composition properly. The results of the action had shown changes in the ability of students in playing gamelan degung with 97.6% skill change level of the students and 57.15% success rate of students improving from the inept category to the adept category in playing gamelan degung. As a result, the skills of prospective primary school teachers in playing gamelan degung can be improved through some development steps in action research.
Penerapan Model Pendampingan Perikanan Terhadap Kemampuan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Teknis Pembenihan Ikan Nila
Authors: Lestari Iga Mawarni Ayu , Widjanarko Dwi , Syamwil Rodia
Published: January 2019

Permasalahan pengembangan perikanan budidaya di Kecamatan Jelimpo adalah kurangnya akses informasi pada petani baik secara teknis maupun non teknis dalam pembenihan ikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengahasilkan model pendampingan pembenihan ikan nila yang valid dan efektif.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Reseadch and Development (R&D). Model pendampingan ini merupakan kegiatan pembelajaran yang berkerjasama dengan Balai Benih Ikan Jelimpo untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan teknis untuk dapat menghasilkan benih ikan nila secara mandiri. Model pendampingan ini menekankan kegiatan pelatihan sebelum dilakukannya pendampingan. Implementasi Model ini dilakukan oleh fasilitator dari Balai Benih Ikan Jelimpo dengan mengambil 10 peserta dari petani ikan yang berminat untuk berhasil membenihkan ikan nila. Pendampingan dilakukan tiga kali pertemuan pada saat tahap kritis dalam pembenihan. Hasil model pendampingan menunjukkan bahwa model yang telah divalidasi oleh ahli yaitu sangat valid dengan skor rata-rata 88,50. Pada hasil uji coba terbatas juga menunjukkan bahwa model pendampingan pembenihan ikan nila dinilai efektif yaitu dihasilkan dari uji wilcoxon dengan signifikansi 0,005 < 0,05 hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa model dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan teknis. Hasil pendampingan juga dilihat dari produktifitas petani pada benih ikan yang dinilai dari kualitas dan jumlah benih ikan nila. The problem of the development of aquaculture fishery in Jelimpo sub-district is lack of information access to farmers both technical and non technical in fish hatchery. The purpose of this research is to produce a valid and effective tilapia seedling assistance model. The method used in this research is Reseadch and Development (R & D). This mentoring model is a learning activity in collaboration with Jelimpo Fish Seed Center to improve the knowledge and technical skills to be able to produce the tilapia fish independently. This mentoring model emphasizes training activities prior to mentoring. Implementation This model was conducted by a facilitator from Jelimpo Fish Seed Center by taking 10 participants from fish farmers who are interested to successfully nickle tilapia fish. Assistance was done three times during the critical stage in the hatchery. The results of the mentoring model show that the model that has been validated by the expert is very valid with an average score of 88.50. In the limited trial results also showed that the indonesian tilapia seeding assistance model is considered effective, resulting from the wilcoxon test with a significance of 0.005 <0.05 this indicates that the model can improve the knowledge and technical skills. The results of assistance are also seen from the productivity of farmers in fish seeds that are assessed by the quality and number of seeds.
Pengembangan Model Pelatihan Pembenihan Ikan Mas untuk Petani di Kabupaten Landak Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Maria Yesicha , Widjanarko Dwi , Basyirun Basyirun
Published: January 2019

Sering mengalami kegagalan dalam Survival Rate (SR) karena kurang terampilnya petani menyebabkan pembenihan tidak maksimal. Untuk menanggulangi perlu adanya kegiatan pelatihan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan model pelatihan pembenihan ikan mas dan perangkat (buku panduan model, modul, lembar penilaian) yang memenuhi kriteria valid, efektif dan praktis. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini mengacu pada penelitian dan pengembangan atau Research And Development (R & D). Prosedur penelitian pengembangan mengadopsi langkah-langkah dari sugiyono yang telah dimodifikasi, antara lain : (1) potensi dan masalah (2) pengumpulan data (3) desain model pelatihan (4) validasi model pelatihan (5) revisi model pelatihan (6) uji coba terbatas model pelatihan (7) model akhir. Hasil penelitian model pelatihan dinyatakan sangat valid karena telah di uji oleh mengunakan teknik Delphi. Uji efektivitas model  mengunakan uji t, hasil uji pretest dan posttest seluruh peserta meningkat sehingga dapat di terapkan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, keterampilan dan sikap petani. Program pelatihan dianggap praktis memunculkan reaksi positif pada petani dengan ketertarikan terhadap materi dan media, fasilitator. Dari penelitian ini didapatkan model pelatihan pembenihan ikan yang valid, efektif dan praktis. Manfaat dari penelitian ini model pelatihan pembenihan ikan mas dapat digunakan oleh penyuluh dan Sekolah Menengah Keatas (SMK) jurusan agribisnis Perikanan dapat digunakan sebagai panduan pembelajaran budidaya ikan mas. The hatching is not maximum mostly cause of failed on Survival Rate (SR) doe to low skill of farmers. To overcome the problem is needed the training. The study aims to make a model of training goldfish breeding and valid, effective and praticial tools (guidebook model, module, assessment sheets). The study refers to Research and Development (R&D) approach. The procedure of research adopted Sugiyono that has been modifed: (1) potential and problem (2) data collection (3) design of training model (4) validation of training model (5) revision of training model (6) limited test of training model (7) final model. The model of training was valid because it has been tested by Delphi technique. For the test of effectiveness model used t-test, the results of pretest and posttest shown that all participants were increased so it can be applied to improve knowledge, skill and attitude of farmers. The training program was considered to practical because farmers interested to the material, media and facilitator. The result reveals that model of training carp breeding is valid, effective and practical. The benefits of this research are the model of training goldfish breeding can use by facilitator and Vocational High School (SMK) major fishery agribusiness and as learning guide to raising the carp.
Muslimah Outfit Learning Module Based on National Worker Competency Standard
Authors: Libriani Nino , Syamwil Rodia , Supraptono Eko
Published: January 2019

Woman Muslim (Muslimah) outfit had became trend or been a part of fashion blooming nowdays. The increase of fashion industry has positive impact for Indonesian economic condition. Fashion education and training did not have learning module yet, which is fit with National Worker Competency Standard (SKKNI) for muslimah fashion design. The purpose of this research is to develop muslimah outfit learning module based on National Worker Competency Standard. Research and development method is used for developing learning module, while expert validation technique is used for validating the module, and practition respondent is used for validating the suitable of the module. The developed learning module shows its validity observed on feasibility of content 3.47; feasibility of presentation 3.49; contextual value 3.38, feasibility of graphic 3.46; feasibility of language 3.53. The overall number 17.32 with an average 3.46 with the result that learning module is very valid. The result of data analysis collected from 10 respondents shows that this learning module strongly ready to use observed by content, language and anxiety. The conclution of this research are muslimah outfit learning module based on National Worker Competency Standard declared valid and can be used for school learning as well as training. Learning method with scientific approach involve process competency such as observe, classify, measure, predict, explain, and conclude. Learning module gives alternative competency based media to develop fashion word.
La caligrafía en el diseño de estilos gráficos para el cine de animación: Grangel Studio y el ejemplo de Corpse Bride
Authors: Carrere González Alberto
Published: January 2019

El dibujo está en la base del estilo gráfico de una película de animación. Por su parte, la caligrafía se relaciona con el dibujo y la pintura por la gestualidad del trazo, ese índice tan significativo del signo plástico en arte y comunicación visual. Además, la caligrafía tiene un lugar diferenciado en la historia del diseño gráfico y la escritura. Grangel Studio crea personajes y estilos gráficos para DreamWorks, Sony Animation o Warner Bros, en los que la caligrafía tiene un papel relevante. Con ese marco teórico y referentes, el artículo indaga cómo la caligrafía participa en el estilo de las películas, con el caso paradigmático de Corpse Bride (2005), donde las caligrafías del filme y promociones, junto al dibujo de personajes, colaboran con el universo del relato, afín a las recreaciones neogóticas del director Tim Burton.
Hacia una nueva monumentalidad: revisión moderna de su simbolismo arquitectónico (1900-1960)
Authors: Cachorro Fernández Emilio
Published: January 2019

Las nuevas tesis acerca de la noción de monumentalismo espolearon una de las polémicas más enconadas de la primera mitad del siglo XX, situándose en las raíces genuinas del Movimiento Moderno. La retórica arquitectónica ochocentista, inductora de una gratuita seudomonumentalidad, fue enérgicamente combatida desde múltiples frentes durante varias décadas, tras las que surgiría lo que se conoce como «nueva monumentalidad», por cuenta incluso de algunos de los más legítimos exponentes racionalistas. Una larga y heterogénea sucesión de criterios que ha motivado un complejo relato historiográfico, instando a profundizar en los argumentos más influyentes de los grandes maestros modernos, por etapas evolutivas desde el vanguardismo hasta la transición a la contemporaneidad, algunos escasamente considerados hasta la fecha, lo que permitirá completar la secuencia de previo rechazo y posterior recuperación del monumento, mediante un brusco viraje ideológico, como hecho sociocultural irrenunciable pero expresado con el nuevo lenguaje de la época.
Quality Improvement Project to Decrease Delivery Room Intubations in Preterm Infants
Authors: Kakkilaya Venkatakrishna , Jubran Ihab , Mashruwala Vaishali , Ramon Emma , Simcik Valerie N. , Marshall Marjory , Brown L. Steven , Jaleel Mambarambath A. , Kapadia Vishal S.
Published: January 2019

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Avoidance of delivery room intubation (DRI) reduces death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm neonates. Our objective with this quality improvement project was to decrease DRI rates by improving face mask positive pressure ventilation (Fm-PPV) among infants born ≤29 weeks’ gestation.

METHODS:

Key drivers of change were identified from a retrospective review of resuscitation records. A resuscitation bundle to optimize Fm-PPV including the use of a small round mask and end-tidal CO2 detectors, increasing peak inspiratory pressure when indicated, and debriefing after each intubation were implemented in consecutive plan-do-study-act cycles. The DRI rate was tracked by using a control chart. Resuscitation practice and outcomes of pre–quality improvement cohort (QIC) (January 2014–September 2015) were compared with post-QIC (October 2015–December 2016).

RESULTS:

Of the 314 infants who were resuscitated, 180 belonged to the pre-QIC and 134 to the post-QIC. The antenatal steroid administration rate was higher in the post-QIC (54% vs 88%). More infants in the post-QIC had resolution of bradycardia after Fm-PPV (56% vs 77%, P = .02). Infants in the post-QIC had lower DRI rates (58% vs 37%, P < .01), lower need for mechanical ventilation (85% vs 70%, P < .01), lower rates of BPD (26% vs 13%, P < .01), and severe retinopathy of prematurity (14% vs 5%, P = .01). Rates of DRI, BPD, and severe retinopathy of prematurity remained lower even after controlling for the potential confounders.

CONCLUSIONS:

Implementation of a resuscitation bundle decreased the DRI rate and improved outcomes of preterm infants.
Patterns of Prenatal Alcohol Use That Predict Infant Growth and Development
Authors: Bandoli Gretchen , Coles Claire D. , Kable Julie A. , Wertelecki Wladimir , Yevtushok Lyubov , Zymak-Zakutnya Natalya , Wells Alan , Granovska Irina V. , Pashtepa Alla O. , Chambers Christina D. ,   the CIFASD
Published: January 2019

BACKGROUND:

Previous studies have had inconsistent findings regarding the quantity and frequency of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) that lead to deficits in growth and neurodevelopment. This may be due to imprecise methods of exposure classification. Our objective in this study was to employ longitudinal trajectory modeling of maternal drinking patterns associated with infant growth or neurodevelopmental deficits to a homogenous sample of mothers and infants.

METHODS:

From a sample of 471 pregnant women prospectively enrolled in a longitudinal study in the Ukraine, we performed a longitudinal cluster analysis of drinking patterns across gestation. We employed multivariable regression analyses to determine if each trajectory group was associated with infant weight, length, or head circumference at birth or psychomotor or mental deficits in infancy.

RESULTS:

We identified 5 distinct PAE trajectory groups: minimal or no PAE throughout gestation, low-to-moderate PAE with discontinuation early in gestation, low-to-moderate PAE sustained across gestation, moderate-to-high PAE with reduction early in gestation, and high PAE sustained across gestation. The highest-trajectory group was associated with deficits in infant weight and length at birth and deficits in psychomotor and mental performance at 6 to 12 months of age. Although confidence intervals overlapped, low-to-moderate sustained use was more strongly associated with most negative infant outcomes than moderate-to-high PAE with early reduction.

CONCLUSIONS:

With these findings, we confirm that high, sustained PAE confers the highest risk for adverse infant outcomes but demonstrate that even low-to-moderate PAE continued across gestation is associated with certain deficits. This approach may be used to help clinicians identify high-risk infants for targeted early intervention.
Streptococcus suis okozta purulens meningitis különleges esete
Authors: Németh Anita , Knausz Márta , Schmidt Péter
Published: January 2019

Abstract:

The authors describe the case of purulent meningitis of a male patient who has been diagnosed with the role of Streptococcus suis in the background of the infection. The bacterium is a colonizing agent in the upper respiratory, gastrointestinal tract, and genital organs of various animals (pigs, ruminants, cats, dogs, deer and horses). The pathogen is predominantly animal pathogenic, but human cases also occur with zoonotic origin. The disease occurs primarily in sepsis, meningitis, in both animal and human cases. The prevalence of the disease is very diverse in the continents, the highest is in Asia. There is a difference between the Asian and the European and American regions, which is affected by cultural and eating habits. The appearance of bacteria in our country is primarily due to an occupational disease, but also imported cases may occur, due to the emerging tourism. For the precise microbiological diagnosis of the pathogen, the existence of modern identification methods is indispensable. The authors want to draw attention to this bacterium that causes serious infections, so it is important to summarize and disclose the knowledge available in the literature. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(1): 30–34.
First record of Conura (Conura) maculata (Fabricius, 1787) (Hymenoptera, Chalcididae) parasitizing Opsiphanes invirae amplificatus Stichel, 1904 (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae) in the province of Corrientes, Argentina
Authors: Gervazoni Paula Belén , Arbino Manuel Osvaldo
Published: January 2019

We report the first record of Conura (Conura) maculata (Fabricius, 1787) in the province of Corrientes, Argentina. A total of 85 adult wasps of C. maculata were obtained from 3 chrysalides of Opsiphanes invirae amplificatus Stichel, 1904, a lepidopteran pest of native and exotic palm trees. This is the first report of the occurrence of this parasitoid in the province of Corrientes, extending this species’ known distribution in the country. This is also the first report of the parasitoid-host interaction between these 2 species for Argentina.
The Red-fin Goby, Evorthodus minutus Meek & Hildebrand, 1928: a new record from Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Archipelago
Authors: Valencia-Méndez Omar , Catania Dave , López-Pérez Andrés
Published: January 2019

The Red-fin Goby, Evorthodus minutus Meek & Hildebrand, 1928, is a coastal brackish species which is commonly distributed from Sinaloa, Mexico to Guayaquil, Ecuador and particularly abundant in mangroves of Central American eastern Pacific. We report a new record of E. minutus collected from the Santa Cruz Island, part of the Galapagos Archipelago. This new record represents a range extension and is allows for a relevant discussion about colonization pathways in the equatorial eastern Pacific of a brackish-water species.
Profile of onychomycosis in dermatology outpatient department at Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar, Bali-Indonesia periods 2016-2017
Authors: Karmila IGAA Dwi , Santoso Adeline
Published: January 2019

Introduction: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails that causes discoloration, thickening, and separation from the nail bed. Onychomycosis is caused by various organisms, most often dermatophytes of the genus Trichophyton. Other organisms include Candida, which is more common in fingernail infections and patients with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis. Nondermatophyte molds are a less common cause in the general population. This study aimed to identify sex, age, classification, fungal culture, treatment, and incident of secondary infection in onychomycosis at Dermatology Outpatient Department at Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar Periods January 2016 – December 2017.Methods: Study design using descriptive retrospective model done by taking data from medical record in Dermatology Outpatient Department at Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar Periods 2016-2017.Result: There were 268 patients in Dermatovenereology Outpatient Department at Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar, 29 (10,82%) of whom were diagnosed with onychomycosis in Periods 2016-2017. According to age group, the most cases occur in 26-65 year age groups. Females were more frequently affected than males. The most classification finding is distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis and the most commonly isolated fungi were yeasts from the Candida species. The most commonly given therapy is a combination therapy of systemic antifungal with topical. Fluconazole is the most common drug that uses orally and ciclopirox as topical agent.Conclusions: Onychomycosis is one of the common fungal infection observed in patient attending dermatology outpatient department with the most classification finding is distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis. The most commonly isolated fungi were Candida sp.Keywords: onychomycosis, fungal, nail
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) versus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VPS) for pediatric hydrocephalus: a meta-analysis
Authors: Saekhu Mohamad , Pujiastono Eko Suryo , Santoso Fabianto
Published: January 2019

Background:Using Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) or Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VPS) as standard technique of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion has been a debatable issue. To date, a meta-analysis on the best treatment for pediatric hydrocephalus is yet to be done. ETV has been reported to have successful outcomes in many studies. The objective of this meta-analysis is to know the effectiveness of ETV compared to VPS in pediatric hydrocephalus.Methods:This study used electronic articles published in PubMed, EBSCO, and Google Scholar from January 1990 until January 2017. Articles included were full-text observational study or randomized control trial in Bahasa or English. Surgical failure was compared for this meta-analysis. Statistical analysis was done by using Review Manager 5.Results:Five articles met our inclusion and exclusion criteria. The pooled risk ratio (ETV vs. VPS) of surgical failure was 0.95 [0.76, 1.19] for fixed effect model. This analysis had no or little heterogeneity (I2 = 18%; X2=0.25).Conclusion:In one year follow up, there is no superiority between both procedures in surgical failure. Limited studies have been conducted to compare the effectiveness of ETV compared with VPS for pediatric hydrocephalus management. Further studies comparing both treatments are required to know the best management for pediatric hydrocephalus.Keywords: ETV, VPS, pediatric hydrocephalus, meta-analysis
Typical trigeminal neuralgia in patients older than 65: Safety and efficacy of microvascular decompression by the retrosigmoid approach
Authors: Mastronardi Luciano , Caputi Franco , Rinaldi Alessandro , Cacciotti Guglielmo
Published: January 2019

AbstractOBJECT: Incidence of typical trigeminal neuralgia (TN) increases with age and neurologists and neurosurgeons frequently observe patients with this disorder at the age of 65 or more. Microvascular decompression (MVD) of the trigeminal root entry zone in posterior cranial fossa is the only etiological therapy for typical TN with the highest efficacy and durability of all treatments. This procedure is associated with possible risks (cerebellar hematoma, cranial nerve injury, stroke, and death) not seen with the alternative ablative procedures. Thus, the safety of MVD in the elderly remains non definitively demonstrated. This study was conducted to determine whether MVD is a safe and effective treatment in elderly patients with TN in comparison to younger patients.METHODS: In this retrospective study, 25 patients older than 65 (mean age 70.1 ± 3.7 years) and 32 aging <65 (mean age 51.1 ± 6.2 years) underwent MVD by key-hole retrosigmoid approach for Type 1 TN (typical) or Type 2a TN (typical chronicized) from November 2011 to November 2016. A 75 y-o patient had Type 2b TN (atypical) versus 3 nonelderly patients were excluded. Elderly and younger groups were compared in relation to outcome and complication data.RESULTS: At a mean follow-up 23.0 ± 5.5 months, 22 old patients (88%) reported a very good outcome without necessity of any medication for pain, versus 28 (87,5%) of the younger group. Twenty elderly patients with Type 1 TN were compared with 24 younger patients with Type 1 TN, and no significant difference in outcomes was found (p > 0.05). Five elderly patients with Type 2a TN were compared with 8 younger patients with Type 2a TN, and no significant difference in outcomes was noted (p > 0.05). There was one case of CSF leak and one case of cerebellar hematoma both in the younger cohort. Mortality was zero in both groups.CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of our experience and of the international literature, age itself seems not to represent a major contraindication against MVD for TN. Keywords: Elderly, Microvascular Decompression, Retrosigmoid approach, Trigeminal neuralgia, Tic douloureux
PEMBELAJARAN SISTEM KOLOID MELALUI MEDIA ANIMASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Eli Rohaeni Nur , Sari Sari
Published: January 2019

Telah dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk menganalisis peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada konsep sistem koloid dalam pembelajaran melalui media animasi. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian tindakan kelas yang ditempuh dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan, dan refleksi.  Subjek penelitian adalah 33 orang siswa SMKN 2 Cimahi kelas XI Teknik Kimia Industri. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes tertulis, angket dan observasi. Berdasarkan analisis data, pada siklus I diperoleh ketuntasan belajar 77,22 % (nilai rata-rata 68,97), sedangkan pada siklus II diperoleh ketuntasan belajar 84,85% (nilai rata-rata 74,18). Aktivitas siswa dalam pembelajaran menunjukkan peningkatan yang positif, karena perilaku yang tidak diharapkan di kelas semakin berkurang, sedangkan perilaku positif semakin meningkat. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan animasi dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar kimia siswa pada materi koloid.
A Review of Constructivism in the African Leather Sector Value Chain: Mapping Institutional Orientation Towards Knowledgeability of Value Addition
Authors: Mwinyihija Mwinkione , Mwinyihija Mwinkione
Published: January 2019

The paper attempts to review how three critical theories; Stakeholder, constructivist and threshold concept assist in deciphering the challenges associated with knowledgeability in the realm of the leather sector development. The attention draws on the aspect of incomprehension or apperception as a new challenge that potentially impedes Africa’s struggle to transform from commodity dependence to leather product development. Interestingly, the study takes recognition of the importance of skilled workforce availability and relates this to the prospects of value creation. Therefore, the model envisages through its design that potentially, nurture the culture of innovation and subsequently positively impact on productivity and competitiveness in the leather sector. The main outcome of the study indicates that adaption at the Africa Leather and Leather Product Institute (ALLPI) on the theories mentioned played a fundamental role in the transformational process and sustainability of the leather sector. However, if the challenges identified are not curbed the sector will exhibit tensions, and if unchecked, could in the future erode progressive milestones considered core to the leather value chain development of the leather sector in Africa.
CRESCIMENTO INICIAL DE EUCALIPTO SOB DIFERENTES DEMANDAS ATMOSFÉRICAS E INTERVALOS DE REPOSIÇÃO DE ÁGUA
Authors: Xavier Talita Miranda Teixeira , Pezzopane José Eduardo Macedo , Penchel Ricardo Miguel , Pezzopane José Ricardo Macedo
Published: January 2019

O estudo avaliou o crescimento de quatro clones comerciais do híbrido Eucalyptus urophylla x Eucalyptus grandis sob déficit hídrico moderado em casas de vegetação com alta e baixa demanda atmosférica. Foi realizada a reposição da água evapotranspirada em intervalos de tempo de 2, 4 e 6 dias e avaliadas a área foliar e massa seca das plantas ao final da experimentação. O delineamento foi inteiramente casualizado, no esquema fatorial 4x2x3sendo quatro clones, dois ambientes e três intervalos de reposição de água. O estresse hídrico afetou o crescimento das plantas sendo que os clones avaliados apresentaram diferentes padrões de crescimento. Na fase inicial, o clone 75foi o material genético que apresentou menor crescimento. O clone 84 mostrou-se altamente produtivo em condição de alta demanda atmosférica, no entanto, apresentou redução significativa no crescimento quando houve associação com deficiência hídrica. E o clone 66foi o material genético mais produtivo em condição de baixa demanda atmosférica com umidade do substrato próxima à capacidade de campo.Sendo assim os resultados demonstram a possibilidade de uso desta estratégia de estudo para caracterização dos clones tolerantes e suscetíveis ao estresse hídrico.
Kabaret, det revolusjonære og poetiske
Authors: Arntzen Knut Ove
Published: January 2019

In Norway, the theatrical avant-garde, 1920–1950, was oriented towards cabaret dramaturgy and symbolism. There also developed a direction of political theatre, as well as tendencies towards a more poetic-theatrical kind of theatre. Directors such as Agnes Mowinckel and Hans Jacob Nilsen were central to this development in both private and institutional theatres. A monumental realism had already established itself as a Norwegian directing style in connection with the Ibsen-tradition at Nationaltheatret, where Johanne Dybwad was a prominent figure. A major director of the avant-garde was Stein Bugge, who also wrote comedies of the grotesque kind. The article also gives examples of the cabaret culture in the arctic, exemplified by popular revues with participation from traveling directors like the Jewish Salomon Schotland. One can basically speak of a revolutionary avant-garde also, using amateur theatre like in the work of Olav Dalgard. This avant-garde would by the 1950s be followed up by dramatic writers like Tarjei Vesaas and Georg Johannessen, preparing the way for new tendencies of cabaret and laboratory theatre, like ‘Odin Teatret’, founded in Oslo in 1964. The fact that ‘Odin Teatret’ after a couple of years left Norway for Denmark, represented a temporary halt for Norwegian avant-garde until a new social oriented and performative avant-garde came about in the 1970s.
Construction and performance of jarofix waste material embankment
Authors: Sinha Anil K. , Havanagi Vasant G. , Shahu Jagdish T.
Published: January 2019

Jarofix is a waste material generated during extraction of zinc from its ore. It is investigated for its feasibility in embankment road construction. For this, three 100 m long test embankments of jarofix, jarofix−soil and soil alone were constructed. The performance of finished road pavements constructed over these embankments was monitored for a period of 2 years by measuring different functional and structural parameters. To investigate the possibility of groundwater pollution, a leachate collection system was designed and installed below the embankment. The stiffness and failure stress of the jarofix−soil embankment were found to be higher than those of the jarofix embankment alone. The structural number (SN) estimated from deflection decreases with time, indicating a time-dependent deterioration of the pavement. The value of SN of the jarofix section was marginally lower than that of the soil section. The stress−settlement relationships of prototype embankments predicted from the measured test results on model embankments compared well with the actual stress−settlement relationships of the prototype embankments. Concentration of harmful constituents in the water leaching out of the jarofix embankment, namely, inorganic compounds and heavy metals, was insignificant, indicating the non-hazardous nature of the leachate water. Apart from cost saving, jarofix provides an alternative to conventional soil.
Permeation grouting in Chelburn Valley
Authors: Richardson Jennifer
Published: January 2019

Upper Chelburn Impounding Reservoir is situated within Chelburn Valley, located approximately 2 km north of Littleborough in Rochdale, England. Upper Chelburn is formed by two embankments with the north embankment being the main embankment containing the draw-off and overflow facilities. The embankment is homogenous, founded on old landslide deposits, glacial clay material and weathered bedrock. The dam has a history of leakage issues, in particular the right-hand abutment, which has resulted in a number of remediation works. In 2013 United Utilities undertook an internal erosion assessment for the dam which identified an intolerable risk of failure by contact erosion between the embankment and the cohesionless soil foundation. In response, permeation grouting remedial works were completed in 2017, targeting this cohesionless soil foundation zone. While supervising the construction works a number of issues were encountered, including the requirement for high quantities of grout at numerous locations and the potential ineffectiveness of a historically grouted zone. In order to mitigate these issues, effective management of safety, health and environment, quality, programme, contractor management, cost and design was required by the supervisor (author) throughout the works. The supervisor applied a comprehensive understanding and interpretation of the ground model when looking at the required grout zone.
Anisotropic behaviour of a saturated clayey loess
Authors: Xu L. , Gao C. , Wei X.
Published: January 2019

Anisotropic behaviour of a saturated clayey loess has been investigated by means of triaxials and oedometers. It was found that the vertically cored samples reached well-defined gross yield points outside the horizontally cored samples in oedometer and isotropic compression. The undrained and drained shear stress of vertically cored samples increases more quickly than that of horizontally cored samples though they finally reach the same values. In the volumetric plane, the critical state lines (CSLs) for vertically and horizontally cored samples were obviously distinguished. For the horizontally cored samples, the CSL is with horizontal asymptotes at low stress levels and is distinctly lower than that of vertically cored samples. At high stress levels they converge due to the elimination of anisotropy. The anisotropic effects identified for soils retrieved from different depths are similar but slowly decrease as the depth increases. Through normalising the stress paths with a reference of intrinsic behaviour of the clayey loess, vertically and horizontally cored samples show a significant difference.
Hüsrev Kethüda Vakfı ve Selanik’teki Gelir Kaynakları / Waqf of Hüsrev Ketkhuda and It's Sources of Income in Thessaloniki
Authors: KAÇAN ERDOĞAN Meryem
Published: January 2019

XVI. yüzyıl Osmanlı devlet adamlarından Vezir Kara Ahmed Paşa ile Sokullu Mehmed Paşa’nın kethüdası olan Hüsrev Kethüda, geniş bir coğrafyada oluşturduğu vakıflarla ön plana çıkmış bir idari görevlidir. O’nun başta İstanbul olmak üzere Anadolu ve Rumeli’de kurduğu vakıflar, toplumsal ihtiyaçları karşılamada önemli bir yere sahip olmuştur. Hüsrev Kethüda’nın, 1573 yılında hazırladığı vakfiyesi ile 1582 yılını taşıyan zeyl vakfiyesinde toplumsal ihtiyaçlar içinde önemli bir yer işgal eden suya ayrı bir önem verdiği görülmektedir. Birçok Osmanlı şehrinde hamam, çeşme, sebil, şadırvan ve karlık gibi suyun merkez olduğu çok sayıdaki müesseseyi hayata geçiren ve insanların hizmetine sunan Hüsrev Kethüda, bu müesseselerin varlığını sürdürmesi için yüzlerce gayrimenkul vakfetmiş, görevliler tayin etmiş, tamir ve bakımları için vakıf gelirlerinden pay ayırmıştır. Bu çalışmada, Hüsrev Kethüda’nın Tapu Kadastro Genel Müdürlüğü Arşivi’nde bulunan ve 74 varaktan oluşan vakfiyesi ve vakfiye zeyli tanıtılarak vakıf eserlerinin bir fihristi çıkarılacak ve gelir kaynaklarına işaret edilecektir. Ayrıca özelde Selanik’te bulunan çifte hamam (Yeni Hamam veya Hüsrev Kethüda Hamamı), kervansaray, han, dükkân, serhâne ve diğer gayrimenkullerine temas edilerek bu yapıların tarihi süreçte geçirdiği değişikliklere yer verilecektir. Özellikle Selanik’te yüzyıl öncesine kadar kullanılan çifte hamamın şehirdeki fonksiyonu ele alınacak, şehrin kültürel dokusundaki yerine temas edilecektir.
Osmanlı Sonrası Bosna Hersek’te Para Vakıfları / Cash Waqfs in Bosnia Herzegovina
Authors: ADEMİ Rahman
Published: January 2019

Saraybosna başta olmak üzere Gornji Vakuf, Donji Vakuf, Varcar Vakuf gibi yerleşim birimlerin, vakıflar sayesinde şehir haline geldikleri malumdur. Para vakıfları ise üretim ve ticareti destekleyerek ekonominin sağlıklı ve verimli olmasına katkıda bulunmuşlardır. Osmanlı idaresi sonrası Bosna-Hersek Müslümanlarının yaşadıkları maddî ve manevî sarsıntının atlatılması noktasında vakıfların çok önemli bir rol oynadıkları görülmüştür. Nitekim Avusturya-Macaristan imparatorluğunun Bosna’yı işgali başlangıcında, yeni idare ile Bosnalı Müslümanlar arasındaki en büyük mücadele bu alanda olmuştur. Zira Avusturya-Macaristan idaresi vakıfların Müslümanlar için hayatî önemini anlamış ve özellikle bu kurumu zayıflatarak yok etmeye çalışmıştır. Zira Müslümanların dinî, sosyal, ekonomik ve eğitim durumu tamamıyla vakıflara bağlı olduğu açıktı. Bu sebepten dolayı Müslümanların direnişi vakıf kurumu ekseninde olmuştur. Halkın bu zorlu şartlarda mevcut vakıflara sahip çıkmaya çalışmakla birlikte, yeni vakıflar kurarak konuyu canlı tutmaya gayret etmiştir. Saraybosna Gazi Hüsrev Bey Kütüphanesi’nde bulunan vakfiyelere göre 1878-1940 yılları arasında Bosna-Hersek’te kurulan vakfın sayısı 488 olmuştur. Bu rakam, halkın vakıflara sahip çıktığını açıkça ortaya koymaktadır.
Tahir Paşa ve Mudanya’daki Eserleri / Tahir Pasha and His Works in Mudanya
Authors: MÜDERRİSOĞLU M. Fatih
Published: January 2019

Mudanya, kurulduğu tarihten günümüze Bursa'nın denize açılan kapısı, iskelesi konumunu sürdürmüş, kendine has coğrafi- topoğrafik yapısının dışında, ticari ve kültürel ortamı ile de her dönemde önemini korumuştur. Koloni yerleşimi olarak tarih sahnesine çıktığı Antik Çağdaki Myrleia/Apemea kentinin bazı kalıntıları halen görülebilmektedir. Bizans döneminde Rum nüfusun yoğun yaşadığı Mudanya, 1321'de Osmanlılar tarafından fethedilir. Osmanlı döneminde idari açıdan Hüdavendigar/ Bursa Eyaletinde kaza merkezi olarak belirlenen şehir, zamanla farklı baniler tarafından dini, ticari ve sivil nitelikli yapılar inşa ettirilerek imar edilir. Bu bağlamda Bursa merkez ve özellikle Mudanya’ya yaptırdığı eserlerle tanınan Tahir Paşa, Osmanlı Sarayı ve Bursa eyalet meclisi nezdinde siyasi ve dini yönüyle etkin bir nüfusa sahipti. Kendisine verilen paşalık rütbesinin dışında, son görevi surre eminliği/surre alayları eminliği iken 1870'de vefat eder. Paşa’nın 1286 H./1869 M. tarihli vakfiyesi, gerek Mudanya gerek Tahir Paşa’nın kendi soyu ile ilgili önemli bilgiler içermesi açısından kayda değerdir. Tahir Paşa’nın Mudanya ilçesinde günümüzde müze-ev olarak değerlendirilen konağı ile yine kendi adıyla tanınan çifte hamamı yapılan onarımlar sonucu iyi durumdadır ve bu makalenin de ana temasını oluşturmaktadır.
On A Graph Of Submodules
Authors: Öztürk Ali , ÖZEN Tahire , YILMAZ Erol
Published: January 2019

Let
S be an assosiative ring with identitiy and N be a right S-module. We define
the non-maximal graph m(N) of N with all non-trivial submodules of N as vertices
and two distinct vertices  A,B are
adjecent if and only if A + B is not maximal submodule of N. In this paper, we
investigate the connectivity, completeness,  girth, domination nuber, cut edges,
perfectness and r-partite of m(N). Moreover,  we
give connections between the graph-theoretic properties of m(N) and algebraic properties of
N.