bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Joint Vehicle Routing and Speed Optimization Problem
Authors: Fukasawa Ricardo , He Qie , Santos Fernando , Song Yongjia
Published: November 2018

Classic vehicle routing models usually treat fuel cost as input data, but fuel consumption heavily depends on the travel speed, which leads to the study of optimizing speeds over a route to improve fuel efficiency. In this paper, we propose a joint vehicle routing and speed optimization problem to minimize the total operating cost including fuel cost. The only assumption made on the dependence between fuel cost and travel speed is that it is a strictly convex differentiable function. This problem is very challenging, with medium-sized instances already difficult for a general mixed-integer convex optimization solver. We propose a novel set-partitioning formulation and a branch-cut-and-price algorithm to solve this problem. We introduce new dominance rules for the labeling algorithm so that the pricing problem can be solved efficiently. Our algorithm clearly outperforms the off-the-shelf optimization solver, and is able to solve some benchmark instances to optimality for the first time.

The online supplement is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/ijoc.2018.0810 .
The Influence of TGF-β3, EGF, and BGN on SOX9 and RUNX2 Expression in Human Chondrogenic Progenitor Cells
Authors: Janssen Jerome Nicolas , Batschkus Sarah , Schimmel Stefan , Bode Christa , Schminke Boris , Miosge Nicolai
Published: November 2018

Summary

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint disease and leads to the degradation of the extracellular matrix by an imbalance between anabolic and catabolic processes. TGF-β3 (transforming growth factor beta-3) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) influence the osteochondrogenic potential of chondrocytes. In this study, we compared the expression of mediators and receptors in the TGF-β3 and EGF pathways, as well as biglycan (BGN), in healthy and diseased chondrocytes. Furthermore, we used chondrogenic progenitor cells (CPCs) for in vitro stimulation and knockdown experiments to elucidate the effects of TGF-β3 and EGF on the chondrogenic potential. Our results demonstrate that the expression of TGF-beta receptor type-1 (TGFBRI) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is altered in diseased chondrocytes as well as in CPCs. Moreover, TGF-β3 and EGF stimulation influenced the expression levels of BGN, SRY (sex determining region Y)-box 9 (SOX9), and Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) in CPCs. Therefore, changes in TGFBRI and EGFR expression likely contribute to the degenerative and regenerative effects seen in late stages of OA.
Watching Game of Thrones in India: Notes on programme culture, television and YouTube
Authors: George Susan
Published: November 2018

Network programme viewing culture, though only three decades old in India, has now evolved to include digital platforms, embracing the revolutionary potential of Internet video and YouTube in particular. Questions of transcience, newness, instantaneity and physical presence lose their centrality in the digitalized domain where all viewing consumption is in the past, and temporal cultures of collective or individual viewing, collective remembering and individual creative production have been radically transformed. This overview of the move from television to Internet and the changing techne of video programming, uses HBO’s Game of Thrones viewership in India as an illustration of urban new media practices.
At the limit of the personal: The Kashmir conflict via explorations in the ethical space of film
Authors: Kramer Max
Published: November 2018

This article is a critical appreciation of the often misunderstood and controversial filmmaker Ajay Raina, who frequently finds himself at a discursive crossfire, being criticized by both Hindu and Kashmiri nationalists. Through a discussion of Raina’s three Kashmir-related documentary films, I will indicate the limits of the personal film as a challenge to official or hegemonic conflict narratives. The analysis focuses on the mediation of exile narratives, conflict testimony and visual evidence in the ethical space of film. I will argue that, through ethical protocols of film production and the vérité-form, Raina opens a complex space for the negotiation of conflict narratives. These openings are, however, under threat of ideological closure because of attempts to anchor the audio-visual testimony through his personal voice-over and a narrative of secular nationalism. Finally, I am drawing on the concept of embodied memory to better understand these ambiguous moments when his intentions are crossed by divergent readings from different audiences.
Autonomous eMotorsports racing games: Emerging practices as speculative fictions
Authors: Scacchi Walt
Published: November 2018

Motorsports games and simulated automobile racing occupy a dynamic genre of computer games for entertaining play, critical game studies and ‘auto-play’. This article utilizes the lens of speculative design to present six scenarios that seek to motivate the design of autonomous eMotorsports games and play experiences through alternative design fictions. These fictions serve to help identify and tease out how different socio-technical configurations emerging around autonomous vehicles, motorsports games, sim racing user interfaces and user experiences, embrace or exclude different stakeholders. These stakeholders can shape how autonomous eMotorsports games, game play and game viewing will emerge and prosper. These fictions also serve as a narrative web of possible socio-technical configurations open to critical review through: (1) transhumanist spectacle and spectating; (2) technofeminist and gendered framings of these configurations; and (3) whether digital artefacts configured to realize autonomous eMotorsports games have politics.
Análisis de distorsión armónica en iluminación LED
Authors: Barbosa Franco Andrés Felipe , Noguera Vega Luis Antonio , Giral Ramírez William Mauricio
Published: November 2018

Objetivo: Realizar una revisión bibliográfica acerca del comportamiento de los armónicos a causa de la iluminación LED.Método: Plantear una investigación a fondo en Índices Bibliográficos (IB) y Bases Bibliográficas con Comité de Selección (BBCS) acerca de los Armónicos en iluminación LED.El siguiente Artículo presenta el comportamiento eléctrico de la iluminación LED enfocado en la distorsión armónica, analizando temas como: generación de armónicos, normas aplicadas a los armónicos, solución de los armónicos, entre otros; cada tema mencionado viene acompañado de su respectiva citación para garantizar los derechos de autor y brindar al lector un movimiento dinámico entre lo consignado en este trabajo y los trabajos citados.Resultados: Se realizó una investigación a fondo de forma minuciosa, enfocándose en los armónicos en iluminación LED, analizando su estado actual y consecuencias con respecto a las otras luminarias convencionales y el sistema energético.
Comparison of Joint Work During Load Absorption Between Weightlifting Derivatives
Authors: Suchomel Timothy J. , Giordanelli Matthew D. , Geiser Christopher F. , Kipp Kristof
Published: November 2018

Suchomel, TJ, Giordanelli, MD, Geiser, CF, and Kipp, K. Comparison of joint work during load absorption between weightlifting derivatives. J Strength Cond Res 35(2S): S127–S135, 2021—This study examined the lower-extremity joint-level load absorption characteristics of the hang power clean (HPC) and jump shrug (JS). Eleven Division I male lacrosse players were fitted with 3-dimensional reflective markers and performed 3 repetitions each of the HPC and JS at 30, 50, and 70% of their 1 repetition maximum (1RM) HPC while standing on force plates. Load absorption joint work and duration at the hip, knee, and ankle joints were compared using 3-way repeated-measures mixed analyses of variance. Cohen's d effect sizes were used to provide a measure of practical significance. The JS was characterized by greater load absorption joint work compared with the HPC performed at the hip (p < 0.001, d = 0.84), knee (p < 0.001, d = 1.85), and ankle joints (p < 0.001, d = 1.49). In addition, greater joint work was performed during the JS compared with the HPC performed at 30% (p < 0.001, d = 0.89), 50% (p < 0.001, d = 0.74), and 70% 1RM HPC (p < 0.001, d = 0.66). The JS had a longer loading duration compared with the HPC at the hip (p < 0.001, d = 0.94), knee (p = 0.001, d = 0.89), and ankle joints (p < 0.001, d = 0.99). In addition, the JS had a longer loading duration compared with the HPC performed at 30% (p < 0.001, d = 0.83), 50% (p < 0.001, d = 0.79), and 70% 1RM HPC (p < 0.001, d = 0.85). The JS required greater hip, knee, and ankle joint work on landing compared with the load absorption phase of the HPC, regardless of load. The HPC and JS possess unique load absorption characteristics; however, both exercises should be implemented based on the goals of each training phase.
Effect of Rest Interval Between Sets in the Muscle Function During a Sequence of Strength Training Exercises for the Upper Body
Authors: Matos Filipe , Ferreira Bruna , Guedes Joana , Saavedra Francisco , Reis Victor M. , Vilaça-Alves José
Published: November 2018

Matos, F, Ferreira, B, Guedes, J, Saavedra, F, Reis, VM, and Vilaça-Alves, J. Effect of rest interval between sets in the muscle function during a sequence of strength training exercises for the upper body. J Strength Cond Res 35(6): 1628–1635, 2021—The objective of this study was to observe the ideal recovery time between sets and exercises, for both chest and back, which allowed for maintaining muscle function with the initial load previously established. Sixty young men recreationally trained in strength training (ST) were divided into 2 groups: (a) 30 subjects were included in the GC group (the group that performed ST for the chest) and (b) 30 subjects were included in the GB group (the group that performed ST for the back). Each group was submitted to 3 experimental sessions, performing an ST sequence with 3 sets of 8 repetition maximum: GC performed a chest barbell press (CBP), an inclined CBP, and a chest butterfly; GB performed a lat pull-down, a back row, and a shoulder extension on the high pulley. The experimental sessions differed in rest time between sets performed (60, 90, and 120 seconds). For both groups in each sequence, significantly higher numbers of repetitions were observed with the rest time of 120 seconds relative to the rest time of 90 seconds (p = 0.004), 120 seconds in relation to the rest time of 60 seconds (p = 0.001), and in the rest interval of 90 seconds in relation to the rest time of 60 seconds (p < 0.0001). The results showed that 120 seconds was sufficient to maintain muscle function and perform the total number of repetitions per set. The data seem to show that for the ST methodology applied, it is not appropriate to assume that a certain relative intensity will translate into a similar number of repetitions in different exercises, especially with shorter rest intervals such as 60 and 90 seconds.
Effects of Progressed and Nonprogressed Volume-Based Overload Plyometric Training on Components of Physical Fitness and Body Composition Variables in Youth Male Basketball Players
Authors: Palma-Muñoz Ignacio , Ramírez-Campillo Rodrigo , Azocar-Gallardo Jairo , Álvarez Cristian , Asadi Abbas , Moran Jason , Chaabene Helmi
Published: November 2018

Palma-Muñoz, I, Ramírez-Campillo, R, Azocar-Gallardo, J, Álvarez, C, Asadi, A, Moran, J, and Chaabene, H. Effects of progressed and nonprogressed volume-based overload plyometric training on components of physical fitness and body composition variables in youth male basketball players. J Strength Cond Res 35(6): 1642–1649, 2021—This study examined the effect of 6 weeks of progressed and nonprogressed volume-based overload plyometric training (PT) on components of physical fitness and body composition measures in young male basketball players, compared with an active control group. Subjects were randomly assigned to a progressed PT (PPT, n = 7; age = 14.6 ± 1.1 years), a non-PPT (NPPT, n = 8, age = 13.8 ± 2.0 years), or a control group (CG, n = 7, age = 14.0 ± 2.0 years). Before and after training, body composition measures (muscle mass and fat mass), countermovement jump with arms (CMJA) and countermovement jump without arms (CMJ), horizontal bilateral (HCMJ) and unilateral jump with right leg (RJ) and left leg (LJ), 20-cm drop jump (DJ20), sprint speed (10 m sprint), and change of direction speed (CODS [i.e., T-test]) were tested. Significant effects of time were observed for muscle and fat mass, all jump measures, and CODS (all p < 0.01; d = 0.37–0.83). Significant training group × time interactions were observed for all jump measures (all p < 0.05; d = 0.24–0.41). Post hoc analyses revealed significant pre-post performance improvements for the PPT (RJ and LJ: ∆18.6%, d = 0.8 and ∆22.7%, d = 0.9, respectively; HCMJ: ∆16.4%, d = 0.8; CMJ: ∆22.4%, d = 0.7; CMJA: ∆23.3%, d = 0.7; and DJ20: ∆39.7%, d = 1.1) and for the NPPT group (LJ: ∆14.1%, d = 0.4; DJ20: ∆32.9%, d = 0.8) with greater changes after PPT compared with NPPT for all jump measures (all p < 0.05; d = 0.21–0.81). The training efficiency was greater (p < 0.05; d = 0.22) after PPT (0.015% per jump) compared with NPPT (0.0053% per-jump). The PPT induced larger performance improvements on measures of physical fitness as compared to NPPT. Therefore, in-season progressive volume-based overload PT in young male basketball players is recommended.
Adaptive delta modulation method for arbitrary adaptation coefficients in the sensor network of the mobile ECG monitoring
Authors: Tymchenko O. В. , Lozynsky V. I.
Published: November 2018

The usage of difference methods for information supply in wireless sensor networks can lead to reduction in their power consumption. However, the usage of adaptive delta modulation (ADM) leads to distortion of processed signals. Therefore, the development of ADM methods and researching their parameters to increase the accuracy of the reconstructed signal from the differential code is an important scientific task. Menshikov G.G. theoretically substantiated the ADM method, which allows minimizing the absolute error in the nth sampling interval. The adaptation coefficient of this method is equal to 2, which is relevant with its convenience for hardware implementation. However, the optimality of its value for reducing the quantization error of the adaptive delta encoder was not considered. Therefore, there was a need to develop an ADM method based on the Menshikov’s ADM for arbitrary adaptation coefficients. The right selection of adaptation coefficients can lead to an increase of signal accuracy which is reproduced based on the received delta code. The article presents a method for arbitrary adaptation coefficients which provides a minimum absolute error on the n-th sampling interval. This approach leads to the smallest RMS error of differential signal from the one in PCM format, and in some cases, it allows reducing the resolution of differential signal without loss of its accuracy. The article also provides the results of computer modeling. A comparative analysis of differential signals during ECG supply helped by ADM with instant adaptation, Winkler’s HIDM, the Menshikov’s method and the developed method for arbitrary adaptation coefficients has been carried out. The proposed ADM method makes it possible to select the adaptation coefficients taking into account the forms of the processed signal.
Intellectual Disability in Children Conceived Using Assisted Reproductive Technology
Authors: Hansen Michele , Greenop Kathryn R. , Bourke Jenny , Baynam Gareth , Hart Roger J. , Leonard Helen
Published: November 2018

OBJECTIVES:

To examine whether children conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART) have a higher risk of intellectual disability (ID) compared with non–ART-conceived children and describe known causes of ID in these groups.

METHODS:

We linked ID and ART data from population-based registers in Western Australia. Our cohort included live births from 1994 to 2002 (n = 210 627) with at least 8 years of follow-up. The prevalence of ID was compared between ART- and non–ART-conceived children, and risk of ID was estimated using Poisson regression with robust SEs. We also stratified by plurality and gestation at delivery.

RESULTS:

Children conceived using ART had a small increased risk of ID (risk ratio 1.58; 95% confidence interval 1.19–2.11) even when analyses were restricted to singleton births (risk ratio 1.56; 95% confidence interval 1.10–2.21). The risk of ID was more than doubled for those born very preterm, for severe ID, and after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatments. Children conceived using ICSI had a greater risk of ID than those conceived using in vitro fertilization and were more likely to have a known genetic cause for ID (27.6% vs 12.9% in vitro fertilization and 11.9% non-ART).

CONCLUSIONS:

The risk of ID was increased in children born after ART in Western Australia from 1994 to 2002. More recent cohorts should be examined to assess the impact of important changes in ART clinical practice. Our results are particularly pertinent because multiple embryo transfers are routinely performed in many countries, increasing the risk of preterm birth, and ICSI use rates are high.
Munkával kapcsolatos motivációk és elégedettség – Személyorientált elemzés
Authors: Fényszárosi Éva , Sallay Viola , Matuszka Balázs , Martos Tamás
Published: November 2018

A legtöbb felnőtt ember életének jelentős részét képezi a munkavégzés, így az, hogy mi motiválja őket ebben, nagy szerepet játszik a mindennapjaikban. Kutatásunkban 1662 magyar munkavállaló munkahelyi motivációs mintázatait vizsgáltuk az öndetermináció elméletének tükrében. A Többdimenziós Munkamotiváció Skála (Gagné és mtsai, 2015) alskáláinak klaszterelemzése során öt munkahelyi motivációs profil különült el, melyek a következők: (1) „belsőleg motiváltak”, (2) „kiegyensúlyozottak”, (3) „rendkívül motiváltak”, (4) „alulmotiváltak” és (5) „külsőleg motiváltak”. A további elemzések arra utalnak, hogy a klaszterek által reprezentált munkavállalói csoportok jelentősen különböznek a munkahelyen megélt három pszichológiai alapszükséglet, az autonómia-, kompetencia- és kapcsolódásélmény megtapasztalásának gyakoriságában. Ezen felül eltérően ítélik meg elégedettségüket az életükkel és a munkájukkal, eltérő mértékű stresszt tapasztalnak munkahelyükön, továbbá munkahelyváltási szándékuk is jelentősen különbözik. A munkavégzésre irányuló motiváció tehát kihatással van az emberek jóllétére, és ezáltal mindennapi életükre is.
Helyidentitás mint identitásorientáció?
Authors: Berze Iván Zsolt , Dúll Andrea
Published: November 2018

Kutatásunkban a helyidentitás
elméletét új megközelítésként az identitásorientációkra vonatkozó
elképzelésekkel kapcsoltuk össze. Azt feltételeztük, hogy a helyidentitás
mérhető identitásorientációként, tehát értelmezhető és megbízhatóan
mérhető egyéni különbségeket találunk abban, hogy a helyekkel kiépített
kapcsolat milyen mértékben fontos a személyek számára önmaguk meghatározásában.
Feltételeztük továbbá, hogy a vizsgálat keretéül szolgáló eredeti,
angol nyelvű kérdőív (AIQ-IV, Cheek, Smith és Tropp, 2002) magyarra
fordított változata az általunk használt mintán alkalmas az identitásorientációk
mérésére.

Módszer: Feltételezésünk vizsgálatához az AIQ-IV kérdőív
magyarra fordított változatát használtuk, amelybe beillesztettük az
általunk a szakirodalom alapján megfogalmazott, helyidentitásra vonatkozó
tételeket. A kérdőívet három változatban egyetemista mintákon (n =
318, 317, 281) teszteltük, majd az adatok alapján mindhárom esetben
faktoranalízist végeztünk. A második változat az első verzió eredményei
alapján elvégzett módosítások révén született. Az első változatot
a helyekre vonatkozó tételek nélkül is teszteltük, hogy megvizsgáljuk,
a helyekre vonatkozó tételek módosították-e az eredeti kérdőív integritását.

Eredmények: A helyekre vonatkozó tételek egy faktorba rendeződtek,
a skála statisztikai mutatói megfelelőek, a kitöltők a helyekre vonatkozó
tételeket tudták értelmezni önmaguk meghatározásával kapcsolatban.
A kitöltők által a skálán elért pontszámok normál eloszlást követtek.
Ugyanakkor a kérdőív második változatának faktorstruktúrája sem fedte
pontosan az eredeti kérdőív skáláit.

Következtetések: A kapott
eredmények hozzájárulnak a helyidentitás fogalmának árnyaltabb értelmezéséhez.
Tervezzük a második változat eredményei alapján módosított újabb változat
nagy elemszámú, más életkorú, nem egyetemista mintán történő felvételét.
Publishing ideas: The factors determining the number of book titles
Authors: van Leeuwen Bas , Plopeanu Aurelian-Petruş , Foldvari Peter
Published: November 2018

The number of books published in a country reflects its economic, social and cultural development. Yet, all too often, the production of books is looked upon solely in economic terms, i.e. as a part of national income, or as a proxy for human capital which, in turn, might explain economic growth. In this paper, we aim to give books their day in court. Using a dataset with book titles per 1,000 inhabitants for a large number of countries since 1950, we find that the number of titles was mainly driven by the level of education and income in the lower quantiles. The reduction of printing after 1990 was, surprisingly, not caused by a rise in other media, such as the internet, but, mostly, by a reduction in the effect of education in the poorer countries.
The efficacy of peer teaching for medical microbiology lectures
Authors: Ngamskulrungroj Popchai , Kiratisin Pattarachai , Dangprapai Yodying , Thaipisuttikul Iyarit , Leelaporn Amornrut , Luisirirojanakul Suda , Kantakamalakul Wannee , Horthongkam Navin
Published: November 2018

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Background: A thorough understanding of infectious diseases is needed by medical professionals; therefore effective microbiological teaching is critical. Although faculty lectures are a convenient means of educating large groups of students, they may fail to engage students and convey an understanding of the subject. Therefore, we developed peer teaching methods based on game-based learning using a reality musical talent show format. Methods: A group of student representatives were trained to lecture to a class of 300 third-year medical students via a game show format over a 3-year period (2013–2015). Results: The students reported a higher level of understanding (3.6–4.2 vs 3.6–3.9 out of 5; p Conclusions: Peer teaching did improve the students’ attitude towards learning and conferred teaching skills, but the learning activity needs adjustment to reduce the out-of-class preparation time.
Forward Guidance with Bayesian Learning and Estimation
Authors: Gust Christopher , Herbst Edward , López-Salido J. David
Published: November 2018

Considerable attention has been devoted to evaluating the macroeconomic effectiveness of the Federal Reserve's communications about future policy rates (forward guidance) in light of the U.S. economy's long spell at the zero lower bound (ZLB). In this paper, we study whether forward guidance represented a shift in the systematic description of monetary policy by estimating a New Keynesian model using Bayesian techniques. In doing so, we take into account the uncertainty that agents have about policy regimes using an incomplete information setup in which they update their beliefs using Bayes rule (Bayesian learning). We document a systematic change in U.S. policymakers' reaction function during the ZLB episode (2009-2016) that called for a persistently lower policy rate than in other regimes (we call this the forward guidance regime). Our estimates suggest that private sector agents were slow to learn about this change in real time, which limited the effectiveness of t he forward guidance regime in stimulating economic activity and curbing disinflationary pressure. We also show that the incomplete information specification of the model fits economic outcomes over the economy's long spell at the ZLB better than the full information specification.
'n Longitudinale oorsig van Suid-Afrikaanse bestuurders se houdings oor besigheidsetiek: Tendense van 2007 tot 2016
Authors: Bisschoff C
Published: November 2018

Dié studie ondersoek die etiese tendense wat sedert 2007 tot 2016 onder Suid-Afrikaanse bestuurslui heers. Dieselfde reeks van 12 twyfelagtige individuele besigheidscenario's is deur die jare aan vergelykbare groepe bestuurders voorgehou om hul houdings teenoor die voorgestelde gedragscenario's te bepaal. Deur die jare is die houdings van 1 929 bestuurders so gedokumenteer. Die tendense toon dat die bestuurders nou meer krities is teenoor die scenario's in tien van die gevalle. Dit beteken dat sekere besigheidsgedrag wat vroeër as aanvaarbaar geag is, nou bevraagteken of as nie meer as aanvaarbaar geag word nie. Dit is 'n positiewe skuif in die regte rigting van etiese besigheidspraktyke. Dit toon ook aan dat bestuurders in 2016 meer bewus is van etiese gedrag en wat dan as eties korrekte besigheidsgedrag beskou word as hul voorgangers in 2007. Interessant is dat daar 'n hele paar gedragscenario's is wat vanaf 2007 tot en met ongeveer 2011/12 eers verswak het, voordat dit daarna skerp verbeter het. Die bepaling van die etiese houdings is belangrik aangesien houding n sterk drywer van gedrag is; gevolglik behoort verbeterde etiese houdings na verbeterde etiese gedrag deur bestuurders te lei.
Elementos estructurales del derecho a la verdad
Authors: Fajardo Arturo Luis Andrés
Published: November 2018

This article refers specifically to the current state of the discussion on the basic legal structure of the right to truth, its size and degree of legality and reports initial results on the evaluation of the models adopted for peace in Colombia, in light of the international standards and practices.
Awareness of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) among rural population of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Ade Anju Damu , Yamasani Bhavani , Kondagunta Nagaraj
Published: November 2018

Background: Influenza is an acute respiratory tract infection caused by influenza virus, of which there are 3 types- A, B and C. All known pandemics were caused by influenza A strains. The objectives of the study were to study the awareness of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) among rural population and to examine the association between socio demographic variables and awareness of H1N1 influenza (swine flu).Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the three villages of Chittoor district (Amudala Kona, Rupalanaik Thanda, Kothakadapalli) where health camps were conducted. A total of 167 rural adults were interviewed who attended the camps.Results: Majority of the study participants were illiterates (50.3%).Only 59 (35%) participants previously heard about the disease H1N1 influenza (swine flu). Majority of them 26 (44.1%) didn’t knew the cause of swine flu. Media was the most common source of information (76.3%). Only 49.2% of participants were aware about transmission of disease. Majority of them were not aware i.e. 36 (61%)regarding treatment and investigation availability for H1N1 influenza (swine flu), but only 15.3% people were aware about the vaccine availability for the disease.Conclusions: Overall awareness regarding H1N1 flu was low among rural adults. Low awareness denotes poor mass media coverage in rural community. As most of the participants are illiterates, use of TV and mass media as an effective media to dissipate information must be utilized to maximum. Awareness generated by health staff is not significant. Health workers at primary level should be equipped with knowledge and skills in order to create awareness and organize Health education sessions in all areas which can be made more effective by involving Public Health Professionals to develop communication messages.
Outcome of antiretroviral therapy: a longitudinal study in Nalgonda district, Telangana
Authors: Gorantla Misha , Malhotra Varun M. , Nagaraj Kondagunta
Published: November 2018

Background: India is among the list of countries with highest HIV prevalence. Retention in care is vital to maintain good health and obtain antiretroviral therapy (ART) medicines on time. The objectives of the study were to study the clinico-demographic profile of study population and to study the outcome of ART after one year of treatment initiation.Methods: This is an observational follow up (longitudinal) study done on 142 patients which included all newly diagnosed (diagnosed on or after 1st January 2012), sero positive, adult patients, enrolled at an ART centre and started on treatment during the months of December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, using a pre-designed, pre-tested questionnaire. They were visited again a year after ART initiation and outcome was assessed along with determinants of poor outcome.Results: Mortality at the end of one year was 9.15%, rate of loss to follow up (LFU) was 7.6%.Therefore a total of 73.2% cases were retained in care and 26.8% were disengaged from care (LFU and dead) after one year of ART initiation. Risk factors found to have significant association with being disengaged from care were male sex, unmarried/widowed/divorced/separated individuals, lower socio economic status, illiteracy, unskilled occupation, spouse status negative for HIV, presence of addictions like alcoholism, smoking, experience of drug side effects, early WHO clinical stage, presence of opportunistic infections and low CD4 counts.Conclusions: Many of the risk factors are amenable for intervention and may be incorporated to strengthen the programme.
The Impact of Social Marketing Mix and Message Effectiveness to Target
Audience Behavior of HIV/Aids
Authors: Octavia A
Published: November 2018

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Analysis of Development Strategy of Bio-fertilizer Market
Authors: Sumbayak J , Sitompul D , Sadalia I
Published: November 2018

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SERVQUAL Gap Analysis for Service Development of State-owned
Export–Import Training Services for Small- and Medium Enterprises in East
Java, Indonesia
Authors: Dwikesumasari P R , Felicia S
Published: November 2018

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Organic Food Consumer’s Profile Based on Their Knowledge in
Bandung
Authors: Adialita T , Nurtjahjadi E
Published: November 2018

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The Impact of Competencies Toward Teacher’s Performance Moderated By the
Certification in Indonesia
Authors: Amalia L , Saraswati T
Published: November 2018

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The Moderating Roles of Perceived Supervisor Support Between
Psychological Contract and Job-related Outcomes
Authors: Pramudita A , Munir Sukoco B
Published: November 2018

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Business Owner’s Expertise and Business Performance of the Finalists of
the Young Entrepreneurs Competition and the Role of Employee Skills Training
as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Agustina T S
Published: November 2018

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Entrepreneurial Intentions in University Students: Based on the Analysis
of Entrepreneurship Education, Adversity Quotient, Emotional Intelligence
and Family Factor
Authors: Chairunisa Muchtar Y , . Fadli , Qamariah I
Published: November 2018

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Building Costumer Loyalty Through Marketing Mix Strategy With
Satisfactory As Intervening Variable
Authors: Adnin Nasution F , Fauzi A , Matondang N
Published: November 2018

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The Effect of Service Quality on Satisfaction and Loyalty in Menara Lexus
Hotel Medan
Authors: Ginting L
Published: November 2018

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Developing Software for Village Financial Management
Authors: Handayati P , Djuliardi D
Published: November 2018

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Stock Market Reaction to the Announcement of the 2015 Indonesian
Government Economic Policy Package in the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Sudana I M , Harlanta A
Published: November 2018

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Creative Economic Development Strategy in Malang City
Authors: Sopanah A , Bahri S , Ghozali M
Published: November 2018

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Internationalization of Social Enterprise: Scaling Up the Social
Innovation in Indonesia
Authors: Hery Pratono A , Marciano D , . Suyanto , Gyo Jeong B
Published: November 2018

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Human Resources Management Effectiveness for Client Satisfactions and
Bank Reputations (Case of State-owned Banks in Indonesia)
Authors: . Suhartono , Istikomah K
Published: November 2018

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The Relationship of Human Capital, Innovation, and Corporate Performance
(A Study of Small and Medium Rattan Businesses in Palu City Central Sulawesi
Province)
Authors: Djatola Djampagau H R , Salim U , . Rofiaty , Wijayanti R
Published: November 2018

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The Effect of Marketing Mix on Loyalty Through Customer Satisfaction in
PT. Merck Tbk Cabang Medan
Authors: Simangunsong B , Sitompul D , Sadalia I
Published: November 2018

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The Integration Model of Tourism Sectors and Creative Economy in
Improving Competitive Power in Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency
Authors: . Fitriaty , . Syaparuddin , . Firmansyah
Published: November 2018

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The Implementation of Good Corporate Governance: Required Quality of
Management Accounting Information System? (Empirical Evidence on Sharia
Banking Institutions in Bandung City, Indonesia)
Authors: Lestari R , Sofianty D , Sukarmanto E , . Nurleli
Published: November 2018

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From Theory to Practice of Signaling Theory: Sustainability Reporting
Strategy Impact on Stock Price Crash Risk with Sustainability Reporting
Quality as Mediating Variable
Authors: Ekasari Harmadji D , Subroto B , Saraswati E , Prihatiningtias Y W
Published: November 2018

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An Analysis of Brand Awareness Influence on Purchase Intention in Bandar
Lampung City’s Online Transportation Service (Study on Y Generation
Consumers)
Authors: Haratua Pandjaitan D R
Published: November 2018

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Path Analysis of Consumer Loyalty Factors to Viar Products
Authors: Rachmawati R , Mulyani Azis Y , Sutaryana I
Published: November 2018

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The Influence of Internal Motivation and Work Environment on Employee
Productivity
Authors: Abdul Basit A , Hermina T , Al Kautsar M
Published: November 2018

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Intention Toward Halal and Organic Food: Awareness for Natural Content,
Religiosity, and Knowledge Context
Authors: . Ramadania , Oktaviana Putri E , . Juniwati
Published: November 2018

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Financial Performance Analysis of Companies With Merger and Acquisition
Deals
Authors: . Nurfauziah , Nuzul Ainy R
Published: November 2018

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Direct Selling Program Strategy Through Online Reporting System Design
With ”Ipa & Qfd” Method (Case Study at PT. Global Green Trading)
Authors: Shilul Imaroh T , . Reza
Published: November 2018

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Determinants of Capital Expenditure with Economic Growth As Moderating
Variables on the Government District/City on the Island of Sumatra
Authors: Triannur Lubis I , Bukit R Br , Sadalia I
Published: November 2018

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The Motivation Behind Mortuary Beauticians in the Funeral
Business
Authors: Tandelilin E , Dwi Lestari Y , Purnama Sari L
Published: November 2018

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Social Entrepreneur: A ‘Coin’ Fundraising Model for Social
Organizations
Authors: Azwar Anas M Y
Published: November 2018

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Analysis of Services Marketing Mix and Competitive Advantage and Its
Effect on Customer Loyalty (Survey on Customer Go-Jek in Bandung)
Authors: Agustiana Vidyastuti H
Published: November 2018

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Blockchain for Waqf Management
Authors: Zulaikha S , Arif Rusmita S
Published: November 2018

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Does Green Product Consumption Gendered? Investigating Among Millennials
in an Emerging Market
Authors: Setyawan A , Noermijati N , Sunaryo S , Aisjah S
Published: November 2018

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The Effect of Stock Ownership Toward the Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Disclosure
Authors: Nurani Hartikayanti H , Wicaksana Siregar I
Published: November 2018

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Research on Library Queuing Model Based on Data Mining
Authors: Sun L , Yu K
Published: November 2018

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Key Factors in the Medical Examination Product Design and Development
Using Human Cell Image Totems
Authors: Lin Y-J , Hsueh S-L , Chen H-Y
Published: November 2018

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Discussion on Block Chain Technology and Trade Settlement Methods of
Traditional Commercial Banks
Authors: Wang X , Xu Z , Wang K
Published: November 2018

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The Application of FAHP on Influencing Factors Evaluation Entrepreneurial
Intention of College Students
Authors: Wang C-H , Zheng X , Zheng L , Lin I-H
Published: November 2018

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The Study of Influence Factor for Female Entrepreneurship
Authors: Chang Chang C , Chen F-T
Published: November 2018

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On Listening Teaching of TCFL and Cultivating the Ability of Listening
and Speaking
Authors: Sun Y , Lei J
Published: November 2018

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Investigation and Countermeasures on the Current Situation of
Foreign-related Nursing Talents and Talents Demand in Shanghai Medical
Institutions
Authors: Zhao Y , Cao W
Published: November 2018

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Measuring Selectivity and Market Timing Performance of Mutual Funds in
Indonesia Using Single and Dual Beta Models
Authors: Paramita V S , Sembiring F M , Safitri D
Published: November 2018

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Comparison of effects of melatonin, pentoxifylline and dimethyl sulfoxide in experimental liver ischemia-reperfusion injury by three different methods
Authors: TÜRKYILMAZ Zeliha , HATİPOĞLU Ahmet , YÜKSEL Mahmut , AYDOĞDU Nurettin , HÜSEYİNOVA Gülara
Published: November 2018

Objectives: Liver transplantation is increasingly being used in
the treatment of end-stage liver disease. Ischemia-reperfusion injury is one of
the major problems encountered in transplantation. In this study, we aimed to
compare the effects of melatonin, pentoxifylline, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury with different methods
such as biochemical/ultrastructural changes and hepatobiliary scintigraphy. Methods: Thirty rabbits were used in the Laboratory of
Experimental Animals of Trakya University under appropriate conditions. Sham
laparotomy and only ischemia reperfusion group were planned. They were used
melatonin, pentoxifylline, and DMSO after ischemia-reperfusion in the other three groups. 6
rabbits were randomly selected for each group. Rabbits in all groups were
subjected to liver scintigraphy. Following scintigraphy, 2 cm2 of
liver tissue was removed to examining for liver antioxidant enzyme levels (superoxide
dismutase [SOD] and glutathione peroxidase [GPx]) and for liver electron
microscopy. Results: Pentoxifylline and melatonin protected significantly
uptake and excretion functions in liver scintigraphy. When the effects of all
three substances were examined by electron microscopy, it was found that the
three substances protected the liver from the effects of ischemia-reperfusion damage
at varying rates. All three agents were found to protect SOD and GPx from
falling in various amounts.

Conclusions: Studies to prevent ischemia-reperfusion injury, which
may develop as a result of the Pringle maneuver applied to liver
transplantations as well as to liver resections or liver injuries, still
maintain their popularity. In our study, the effects of agents were identified
in three different ways. Ischemia-reperfusion injury-reducing effect of
pentoxifylline gave parallel results with three methods.
Implicit Calibration Using Probable Fixation Targets
Authors: Kasprowski Pawel , Harezlak Katarzyna , Skurowski Przemyslaw
Published: November 2018

Proper calibration of eye movement signal registered by an eye tracker seems to be one of the main challenges in popularizing eye trackers as yet another user input device. Classic calibration methods taking time and imposing unnatural behavior of users have to be replaced by intelligent methods that are able to calibrate the signal without conscious cooperation with users. Such an implicit calibration requires some knowledge about the stimulus a person is looking at and takes into account this information to predict probable gaze targets. The paper describes one of the possible methods to perform implicit calibration: it starts with finding probable fixation targets (PFTs), then uses these targets to build a mapping - probable gaze path. Various possible algorithms that may be used for finding PFTs and mapping are presented in the paper and errors are calculated utilizing two datasets registered with two different types of eye trackers. The results show that although for now the implicit calibration provides results worse than the classic one, it may be comparable with it and sufficient for some applications.
A Probability Density Function Generator Based on Deep Learning
Authors: Chen Chi-Hua , Song Fangying , Hwang Feng-Jang , Wu Ling
Published: November 2018

To generate a probability density function (PDF) for fitting probability distributions of real data, this study proposes a deep learning method which consists of two stages: (1) a training stage for estimating the cumulative distribution function (CDF) and (2) a performing stage for predicting the corresponding PDF. The CDFs of common probability distributions can be adopted as activation functions in the hidden layers of the proposed deep learning model for learning actual cumulative probabilities, and the differential equation of trained deep learning model can be used to estimate the PDF. To evaluate the proposed method, numerical experiments with single and mixed distributions are performed. The experimental results show that the values of both CDF and PDF can be precisely estimated by the proposed method.
Effect of Magnesium Spinel on the Properties and Structure of Composites PTFE/Layered Silicate
Authors: Sleptsova Sardana A. , Kapitonova Yuliia V. , Lazareva Nadezhda N. , Okhlopkova Aitalina A. , Nikiforov Leonid A. , Fedoseeva Valentina I. , Grigoryeva Lena A. , Gohs Uwe
Published: November 2018

The article describes the study of the properties of polytetrafluoroethylene, modified using natural layered silicates—serpentinite. It is shown that the introduction of a small amount of layered silicates significantly increases the tribological characteristics of the material. The additional introduction of magnesium nano-spinels facilitated the formation of an intercalated polymer-silicate nanocomposite.
Deterministic and Probabilistic Engineering Cost Estimating Approaches for Complex Urban Drainage Infrastructure Capital Improvement (CIP) Programs
Authors: Geberemariam Thewodros K.
Published: November 2018

Accurate and reliable project cost estimates are fundamental to achieve successful municipal capital improvement (CIP) programs. Engineering cost estimates typically represent critical information for key decision makers to authorize and efficiently allocate the necessary funds for construction, budgeting, to generate a request for proposals, contract negotiations, scheduling, etc. for these reasons, cost estimators are using different estimating methods and approaches that allow for required levels of accuracy. As the project’s scope becomes more detailed and the potential risks are identified and/or the project design stage progresses these cost estimates are revised and updated. In this paper, the most common project cost estimation methods and approaches were collected and categorized into two main groups of (1) probabilistic and (2) deterministic methods. Under these groups overall ten different methods were identified and discussed addressing their requirements, advantages, and shortcomings, including the potential risk that can positively or negatively affect the project’s cost outcome. This paper will be a good resource for professionals who are in budget development and/or are seeking to a better understanding of different methods in determining an appropriate base cost margin and produce a meaningful and reliable project cost estimate.
Advances on Sensors Based on Carbon Nanotubes
Authors: Camilli Luca , Passacantando Maurizio
Published: November 2018

Carbon nanotubes have been attracting considerable interest among material scientists, physicists, chemists and engineers for almost 30 years. Owing to their high aspect ratio, coupled with remarkable mechanical, electronic and thermal properties, carbon nanotubes have found application in diverse fields. In this review, we will cover the work on carbon nanotubes used for sensing applications. In particular, we will see examples where carbon nanotubes act as main players in devices sensing biomolecules, gas, light or pressure changes. Furthermore, we will discuss how to improve the performance of carbon nanotube-based sensors after proper modification.
An Experimental Investigation on Bushing Geometrical Properties and Density, in Thermal Frictional Drilling
Authors: Demir Zülküf , Özek Cebeli , Bal Muhammed
Published: November 2018

In thermal friction drilling (TFD) operations, the geometrical dimensions of bushing shape, height and wall thickness are the most vital consequences, due to increasing the connecting length and strength. In this paper, AA7075-T651 aluminum alloys with 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 mm in thicknesses were drilled with TFD process in order to investigate the density, the volume ratio, and height and wall thickness of the bushings. The experiments were conducted at constant spindle speed and feed rate conditions by using HSS conical tools of 5, 10, 15, and 20 mm in diameters. It was experimentally found that the bushing height and the wall thickness were tendency of increase linearly with increasing both material thickness and tool diameter. The effect of tool diameter was found to have much of influence on the measured values than the thickness of the drilled material. The density of the bushing was changed inconsiderably. Approximately 70-75 % percentages of the evacuated material composed the bushing shape, in TFD operations.
Determination of the Optimal Size of Photovoltaic Systems by Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods
Authors: Guerrero-Liquet Guido C. , Oviedo-Casado Santiago , Sánchez-Lozano J.M. , García-Cascales M. Socorro , Prior Javier , Urbina Antonio
Published: November 2018

The diverse socio-economic and environmental impacts that the set-up of a new photovoltaic installation has must be weighed carefully in order to reach the best possible solution. Among the different photovoltaic systems there are several classification criteria, depending on the technology, application and the size of the modules that define them. The size (installed nominal capacity) stands out as an impartial and critical measure in the decision making process. In this article we use a multi-criteria decision making method to analyse the responses of five experts to a detailed questionnaire in which several different criteria are correlated with various photovoltaic installation sizes. The limitation associated to the low number of experts is addressed with a robustness and sensitivity analysis. With this study we seek first, to apply and demonstrate the feasibility of a methodology which combines technical information with multi-criteria decision making methods, and second, to obtain a clear result oriented that increases the benefits of a forthcoming photovoltaic installation of modules in distributed generation adding up to 1GW total peak power in standard conditions. We observe a consistent result in which smaller photovoltaic modules are the ideal solution that maximises the socio-economic benefits of any installation. If a decision has to be taken about the type of photovoltaic plant to be installed, the conclusion is clear: given a certain size, small, easily scalable installations are the best solution for stake-holders, for the inhabitants, and for the environment.
Evolving System Bottlenecks in the as a Service Cloud
Authors: D'Souza Shaun C.
Published: November 2018

The web ecosystem is rapidly evolving with changing business and functional models. Cloud platforms are available in a SaaS, PaaS and IaaS model designed around commoditized Linux based servers. 10 billion users will be online and accessing the web and its various content. The industry has seen a convergence around IP based technology. Additionally, Linux based designs allow for a system wide profiling of application characteristics. The customer is an OEM who provides Linux based servers for telecom solutions. The end customer will develop business applications on the server. Customers are interested in a latency profiling mechanism which helps them to understand how the application behaves at run time. The latency profiler is supposed to find the code path which makes an application block on I/O, and other synchronization primitives. This will allow the customer to understand the performance bottleneck and tune the system and application parameters.