bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prospective Study Evaluating a Pain Assessment Tool in a Postoperative Environment: Protocol for Algorithm Testing and Enhancement
Authors: Kasaeyan Naeini Emad , Jiang Mingzhe , Syrjälä Elise , Calderon Michael-David , Mieronkoski Riitta , Zheng Kai , Dutt Nikil , Liljeberg Pasi , Salanterä Sanna , Nelson Ariana M , Rahmani Amir M
Published: May 2020

Background

Assessment of pain is critical to its optimal treatment. There is a high demand for accurate objective pain assessment for effectively optimizing pain management interventions. However, pain is a multivalent, dynamic, and ambiguous phenomenon that is difficult to quantify, particularly when the patient’s ability to communicate is limited. The criterion standard of pain intensity assessment is self-reporting. However, this unidimensional model is disparaged for its oversimplification and limited applicability in several vulnerable patient populations. Researchers have attempted to develop objective pain assessment tools through analysis of physiological pain indicators, such as electrocardiography, electromyography, photoplethysmography, and electrodermal activity. However, pain assessment by using only these signals can be unreliable, as various other factors alter these vital signs and the adaptation of vital signs to pain stimulation varies from person to person. Objective pain assessment using behavioral signs such as facial expressions has recently gained attention.

Objective

Our objective is to further the development and research of a pain assessment tool for use with patients who are likely experiencing mild to moderate pain. We will collect observational data through wearable technologies, measuring facial electromyography, electrocardiography, photoplethysmography, and electrodermal activity.

Methods

This protocol focuses on the second phase of a larger study of multimodal signal acquisition through facial muscle electrical activity, cardiac electrical activity, and electrodermal activity as indicators of pain and for building predictive models. We used state-of-the-art standard sensors to measure bioelectrical electromyographic signals and changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation. Based on the results, we further developed the pain assessment tool and reconstituted it with modern wearable sensors, devices, and algorithms. In this second phase, we will test the smart pain assessment tool in communicative patients after elective surgery in the recovery room.

Results

Our human research protections application for institutional review board review was approved for this part of the study. We expect to have the pain assessment tool developed and available for further research in early 2021. Preliminary results will be ready for publication during fall 2020.

Conclusions

This study will help to further the development of and research on an objective pain assessment tool for monitoring patients likely experiencing mild to moderate pain.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/17783
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL TABLETS CONTAINING NYCTANTHES ARBOR-TRISTS LEAVES
Authors: CHAVAN PRASHANT , KALSHETTI MALLINATH , NAVINDGIKAR NIKHIL
Published: May 2020

Objective: To formulate arthritic pain relieving tablets and evaluation of tablets.

Methods: The preparation of dry powder of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaves, 1% Acacia solution, 1%HPMC-10 solution, 1% Sodium alginate solution. The wet granulation method was used for the formulation of herbal tablets.

Results: Based on the pre-formulation study, the flow property of granules was good. The physical parameters of compressed tablets color were Greenish white for F1 and F3 batch, Dark greenish-white color for F2batch. The weight variation test, hardness, thickness, friability and disintegration time for F1 batch was found to be [497±5%, 3.3±0.17, 4.00±0.005, 0.81%, 28] respectively, For F2 batch [506±5%, 3.13±0.01, 3.66±0.023, 1.43%, 25] respectively, For F3 batch [502.5±5%, 3.13±0.01, 3.96±0.001, 1.8%, 32] respectively.

Conclusion: The formulated herbal tablets were used to manage arthritic pain. Based on the results, it is concluded that the formulation and evaluation of herbal tablets were good.
THE ROLE OF PREDICTOR PLACENTAL GROWTH FACTOR, SOLUBLE ENDOGLIN, SOLUBLE-FMS-LIKE-TYROSINE KINASE-1 AND PULSATIL UTERINA ARTERIAL INDEX TO PREDICT THE EARLY ONSET OF PREECLAMPSIA
Authors: LUBIS MUARA P.
Published: May 2020

Objective: In preeclampsia, there will be an increase in SFlt-1 and in and decrease in PlGF levels. This condition will cause disorders of vasculogenesis and angiogenesis in fetomaternal circulation, which will eventually lead to preeclampsia syndrome such as proteinuria, hypertension and endothelial dysfunction.

Methods: An observational study design with nested case-control. The study was conducted at Bunda Thamrin Hospital, Tanjung Mulia Medika Hospital, Sundari Hospital and private practice, from March to November 2018, with a sample of 64 research subjects.

Results: The results of this study indicate that there were significant values with p<0.05, namely the pulsatile value of the uterine artery index with a 1.228 cut-off point, Area Under Curve (AUC) of 78.2% (95% CI 59.3%-97%), sensitivity 80%, specificity 64.6%, PlGF level with 441 pg/ml cut-off point, Area Under Curve (AUC) of 82.5% (95% CI 61.5%-100%), sensitivity 80%, specificity 87.7%, sFlt-1 level with a cut-off point of 10087.5 pg/ml, Area Under Curve (AUC) of 81.2% (95% CI 63.6%-98.9%), sensitivity 80%, specificity 67.7% while sEng with p value>0.05 which means it is not significant.

Conclusion: From this study, no significant differences were found in sEng, whereas differences were found in the pulsatile value of the uterine artery index, PlGF levels, and sFlt-1 levels in the incidence of early-onset preeclampsia. From the multivariate analysis, an examination of PlGF levels alone is sufficient as a predictor of early-onset preeclampsia.
EVALUATION OF POMEGRANATE PEEL AS A SUBSTRATE FOR CITRIC ACID PRODUCTION BY ASPERGILLUS NIGER
Authors: SUTRADHAR PAYEL , SAHA ISHIKA , CHAKRAVARTY AMIT
Published: May 2020

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate dried pomegranate peels as a substrate for citric acid production by Aspergillus niger.

Methods: The morphological study of Aspergillus niger was carried out by wet mount with lactophenol cotton blue and slide culture method. A preliminary qualitative screening of citric acid-producing ability of this fungal strain was also performed by using the Czapek-Dox agar medium containing Bromocresol green. Dried and finely powdered Pomegranate peel was used as a principal substrate for the production of citric acid by submerged fermentation. Classical method of citric acid recovery involved a precipitation technique using calcium hydroxide followed by filtration and subsequent treatment with sulphuric acid. The citric acid produced was also chemically detected and titrimetrically estimated by 0.1 N NaOH.

Results: The present experiment demonstrated that pomegranate peels may serve as an inexpensive medium for the production of citric acid with a yield of 19.39 g/l by using Aspergillus niger.

Conclusion: This study provided an alternative basis to recycle the fruit peel waste of pomegranate in order to achieve industrially feasible and environmentally sustainable bio-production of pharmaceutically significant citric acid.
ANTIFUNGAL EFFECT OF NIGELLA SATIVA EXTRACT ON FEMALE WISTAR RATS VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS MODEL
Authors: RUSDA MUHAMMAD
Published: May 2020

Objective: To assess the antifungal effect of Nigella sativa extract on female Wistar rats vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Methods: This was an analytic study that assess the therapeutic effect of Nigella sativa in rats’ vulvovaginal candidiasis model. The subjects were 28 rats that had been inoculated with Candida albicans and divided into 4 groups: control group (G1), fluconazole group (G2), Nigella sativa group (G3) and combination of Nigella sativa with fluconazole group (G4). Candida albicans colony was measured to assess the therapeutic effect of the treatment.

Results: There were no difference number of Candida albicans colony between all group before inoculation (p = 0,274) and after inoculation (p = 0,323). There were a significant decreased number of Candida albicans colony on the 72 h after the treatment between the three types of treatment with the control group (Nigella sativa group p = 0,002; Fluconazole group p = 0,001; Nigella sativa+fluconazole p = 0,001)

Conclusion: Nigella sativa has a potential antifungal effect by reducing the number of Candida albicans colonies.
HIBISCUS ROSA SINENSIS LOADED SOLID LIPID NANOPARTICLES AND IN VIVO WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS
Authors: P. VIJAYANAND , V. JYOTHI , A. MOUNIKA
Published: May 2020

Objective: The objective of the present research was to investigate the wound-healing potency of solid lipid nano particles of Hibiscus rosa sinensis extract. Crude herbal extracts and rudimentary formulations containing herbal extracts are good for demonstrating the feasibility of the concept; however, such formulations suffer with poor oral bioavailability and variability within groups of subjects. Converting herbal extracts into novel drug delivery systems may prove effective in addressing some of these problems.

Methods: In the present study an attempt was made to develop Hibiscus rosa sinensis extract loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (HSLNs) using lipids glycerol monostearate (GMS) or beeswax. The prepared HSLNs were characterised for their size, surface charge and morphology. The optimized HSLNs were incorporated into Carbopol gel and tested for wound healing activity in male Wistar albino rats using excision wound model.

Results: HSLNs of ~175 nm in size carrying negative charge were obtained with the optimised procedure using beeswax. The shape of the HSLNs was nearly spherical. The HSLNs (10 mg/ml) treated wounds healed much faster compared to raw crude extract and healing was comparable to marketed preparation.

Conclusion: It is concluded that converting crude herbal extracts into SLNs can be an effective way to enhance the effectiveness of herbal extracts and their in vivo activity.
ULTRASOUND ASSISTED GREEN SYNTHESIS OF 2-FURAN-2-YL-4H-CHROMEN-4-ONES FROM CHALCONES
Authors: KAKADE GOPAL K. , VEDPATHAK SURESH G.
Published: May 2020

Objective: To report the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of some bioactive 2-furan-2-yl-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives

Methods: Oxidative cyclization of chalcones using iodine in dimethyl sulfoxide for the synthesis.

Results: Some bioactive 2-furan-2-yl-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives were synthesized from corresponding chalcones in the presence of iodine in dimethyl sulfoxide under ultrasound irradiation at ambient reaction conditions.

Conclusion: The use of ultrasound irradiation gave the advantages of higher yields, lower reaction time and simplicity compared to conventional methods for the synthesis of 2-furan-2-yl-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives.
SCREENING OF MULTI BIOACTIVE METABOLITES PRODUCING MICROORGANISMFROM GARDEN SOIL OF DR. M. G. R EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHENNAI
Authors: SENTHILRAJR  , S. GEJALAKSHMI , M. THARUNKUMAR , A. SANTHOSH , V. LOKESH , B. A. TANISHA
Published: May 2020

Objective: Screening of industrial important bioactive metabolites of Antibiotics, hydrolytic enzymes producing microorganism from garden soil of Dr. M. G. R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai.

Methods: Desired ten soil samples taken and were serially diluted. Crowded plate method used for antibiotic-producing microorganism and Starch agar medium and gelatin medium tests were performed for hydrolytic enzymes (Amylase and Gelatinase).

Results: Among the tested soil samples, antibiotic producing microorganisms were not found, but has hydrolytic enzymes amylase and gelatinase. Thus screened soil samples biochemically identified as Bacillus species.

Conclusion: This study concludes that, the collected sample, produced Antibiotic negative result and it’s possess other industrial important hydrolytic enzymes. Thus Screening of more bioactive metabolites producing ability from a single isolate, will be more useful for effective screening.
BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF SOME SELECTED NEPALESE MEDICINAL PLANTS AND ISOLATION OF CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS FROM CALLICARPA MACROPHYLLA
Authors: SHARMA KHAGA RAJ , RANA KHEMINDRA
Published: May 2020

Objective: The main objectives of this study was to analyze the phytochemicals, determine the total flavonoid content, brine shrimp toxicity, antibacterial activity, evaluate the antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic activities of nine medicinal plants Callicarpamacrophylla, Bauhinia purpurea, Plumeriarubra, Girardiniadiversifolia, Acacia nilotica, Woodfordiafruticosa (Bark) Woodfordiafruticosa (flower), Terminaliaalata, and Premnabarbata.

Methods: The cold percolation method was adopted for the extraction of secondary metabolites in methanol. The preliminary phytochemical analysis was performed by colour differentiation methods. The radical scavenging activity was evaluated by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method. The antidiabetic activity was performed by α-amylase enzyme inhibition activity. The chemical constituent was isolated by column chromatography from the biologically active plant fraction.

Results: The phytochemical investigation has shown plants are the rich source of secondary metabolites as quinones, saponins, terpenoids and glycosides. Among the nine tested plants, Terminaliaatalia showed the highest radical scavenging activity 96.41±0.47 with IC50 value 6.353 µg/ml, followed by Girardiniadiversifolia 97.26±0.67 with IC50 value 11.52 µg/ml whereas ascorbic acid has 39.85 µg/ml as standard. Bauhinia purpurea showed significant inhibition to the α-amylase enzyme having inhibitory concentration IC50 17.05±13.00 SD in a dose-dependent manner. Woodfordiafruticosa demonstrated significant toxicity to A. salina with LC50 value of 457.08 µg/ml. Callicarpamacrophylla bark showed a potential inhibitory activity against the growth of Straphylococcusaureus as compared to standard chloramphenicol. Active plant extract of Callicarpamacrophylla was subjected for column chromatography. Conclusion: Out of nine plant samples Terminaliaatalia showed the highest radical scavenging activity. The plant extract of Bauhinia purpurea showed significant inhibition to the α-amylase enzyme inhibition. Woodfordiafruticosa demonstrated significant toxicity to A. salina, whereas Callicarpamacrophylla showed the potent antibacterial activity. The active plant extract was subjected for column chromatography and different fractions were collected in solvent polarity basis.

Conclusion: The phytochemical investigations showed that plant extracts are the rich sources of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, polyphenols, coumarins and reducing sugars which showed they are supposed to be responsible for different biological activities. IC50 values showed the varied degree of antioxidant property of which Plumeriarubra and Acacia nilotica exhibit good antioxidant property with IC50 value close to the standard ascorbic acid.
SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF QUINAZOLINONE DERIVATIVES
Authors: PAWAR P. Y. , M. WAGHMARE SWEETI
Published: May 2020

Objective: The present study aims to synthesis and evaluation of antimicrobial activity of quinazolinone derivatives.

Methods: Methyl anthranilate react with acetyl chloride in ethanol gives methyl-2 acetamido benzoate (1) which on reaction with hydrazine hydrate gives 3-amino-2 methyl 4-(3H)-quinazolinone.(2) The amino group of synthesized quinazolinone with substituted acid chloride which gives 3-Chloroacetyl amino-2-methyl-4-quinazolinone (3) which on condensation with various primary amines gives 2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinazoline-3yl-amino)-N-substituted acetamide (4a-4j).

Results: The reaction sequence involves microwave-induced preparation of methyl-2 acetamido benzoate (1) from reaction of Methyl anthranilate react with acetyl chloride in ethanol. Further reaction with hydrazine hydrate gives 3-amino-2 methyl 4-(3H)-quinazolinone. (2) The amino group of synthesized quinazolinone with substituted acid chloride which gives 3-Chloroacetyl amino-2-methyl-4-quinazolinone (3) which on condensation with various primary amines gives 2-(2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinazoline-3yl-amino)-N-substituted acetamide (4a-4j).

Which were characterized by IR and 1HNMR spectral data.

Conclusion: All the synthesized compounds were screened for antimicrobial activity by Broth dilution method. Most of the derivatives showed good antimicrobial activity against Gram-Positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
RESPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING WITH THERABAND VERSUS INCENTIVE SPIROMETER AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Authors: REKHA K. , DOSS D. SAMUEL SUNDAR , SIDDIUE MOHAMMED ABUBAKKER
Published: May 2020

Objective: To determine and compare the effects of Theraband exercises with Incentive Spirometer exercise in improving respiratory muscle strength among bronchial asthma.

Methods: In this study, 30 Individuals with Bronchial asthma were taken and assessed for FEV1/FVC, Maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) using a computerized spirometer, dyspnea level graded using MMRC scale and diaphragm muscle strength assessed using manual muscle testing (MMT) as pre-test then the individuals were randomly allocated in two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A (n=15) received Theraband exercise and Group B (n=15) were treated with incentive spirometer for a total period of 4 w following which the outcome measures were repeated for post-test.

Results: Based on the obtained statistics, both the groups showed significant improvement within groups when comparing pre and post-test measures. On comparing the mean values of the post-test between the groups, theraband exercises showed clinically higher significant results than incentive spirometer exercises.

Conclusion: From the result, it shall been concluded that both theraband exercises and incentive spirometer exercises shows improvement in MVV, FEV1/FVC, reduced dyspnea and increased respiratory muscle strength. Hence, theraband exercises are effective compared to the incentive spirometer.
CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE DETERMINANTS OF MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA
Authors: RICHARDSON LLOYD , MORRISSEY HANA , BALL PATRICK
Published: May 2020

Objective: Medication adherence is a prominent issue in the general population; therefore, due to the nature of dementia, the risk of medication no adherence is even greater. Furthermore, there have been discrepancies regarding the impact of specific determinants on medication adherence as previous literature has cited conflicting information. This review aimed to identify the potential causative relationship of dementia that may result in medication non-adherence.

Methods: A meta-analysis of (15 primary research papers) was conducted to identify and assess the specific themes and determinants related to non-adherence, and their impact on medication adherence in those who were cognitively impaired.

Results: Four domains were established or developed upon review and risk of bias and risk of the summary table were created. A critical review undertaken to analyse various papers and their respective findings. Through the data analysis it was found that common themes could be established, such as Cognitive impairment, Disability, Mental illness and occasional forgetfulness to take their medication. The impact of each domain was expressed e. g. the predominant role of executive function and memory as well as non-adherence leading to delusional or suspicious thoughts.

Conclusion: The findings align with current literature. The caregiver aspect needs to be addressed more thoroughly and more investigations are required such as identifying underlying factors that may potentially result in influence.
PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES ON PLANTS BELONGING TO THE FAMILY LEGUMINOSAE
Authors: KUMAR AARUSHI , XAVIER F. R. JOBI
Published: May 2020

Objective: The study is an attempt to quantitatively measure the presence of Anti-Parkinsons drug Levodopa in members of the family Leguminosae.

Methods: Reverse phase HPLC, Phytochemical analysis carried out using Bioinformatic tools (ChemMine and Cytoscape). The dried seed samples of Mucuna pruriens (Linn.), Cassia fistula (Linn.), Lathyrus odoratus (Linn.), Glycine max (L. Merr.), and Mimosa pudica (L) were selected for the study of Levodopa, and compared with Tecoma stans from the family Bignoniaceae., and antimicrobial activity was conducted on selected bacteria.

Results: Mucuna pruriens showed the presence of Levodopa in quantifiable higher quantity i.e., 705.5985 ????g/20 ml, whereas other plant samples contained very less quantity. The antimicrobial activity of the selected plants on E. coli and Bacillus showed positive results.

Conclusion: The study proves the presence of Anti-Parkinsons drug Levodopa in Mucuna pruriens, whereas absent in the other plants. The selected plants prove the anti-bacterial activity on the selected bacteria.
STUDY OF THE VARROASIS INFESTATION RATE IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF ECUADOR
Authors: SILVA VINICIO MONTALVO , CLAVIJO FABIAN MONTES , VILLAFUERTE GUILLERMO , RUIZ DOLORES ORTEGA , JACOME VICENTE , SANCHEZ MANUEL DUVERLI , VELASCO KLEVER
Published: May 2020

Objective: To study the Varroasis Infestation rate in the central area of Ecuador.

Methods: The experimental phase was developed in four apiaries distributed in the provinces: Bolivar, Tungurahua, Chimborazo and Los Rios (12 hives), the experimentation lasted 65 d. A DCA design was applied. Three different systems were used for the identification of varroa: soapy water (SW), honeycomb cut (HC) and the cardboard with semi-solid petrolatum (CSP).

Results: With the SW method, it was obtained that Chimborazo has 23.14%; followed by Tungurahua (7.99%); Los Rios (3.24%) and finally Bolivar with (0.51%); with the HC method, it was determined that Chimborazo has the highest incidence with 9.13%; followed by Bolivar and finally Los Rios; with the CSP method, the province of Chimborazo presents the highest infestation (26250 individuals); followed by Bolivar, Tungurahua, and Los Rios. Regarding the production of eggs for each frame, 3 frames taken from the brood chamber were used in each of the apiaries under study; Chimborazo being where there is less quantity of eggs for each frame, followed by Bolivar, Tungurahua and finally Los Ríos.

Conclusion: The higher the geographical height, the greater the Varroa infestation.
No detengas el reloj clínica y la seguridad del paciente
Authors: Fortoul van der Goes Teresa I.
Published: May 2020

Beginnings are opportunities for reflection. The journey which we start when we are born is not always all what we imagine. One of the new problems humanity is facing depression, in which several factors intervene. Recognizing, preventing and finding better options for its treatment is a nowadays challenge.
Utilidad de la tomografía por emisión de positrones/tomografía computada (PET/CT) en pacientes con diagnóstico de meduloblastoma
Authors: García Dávila Rocío Elizabeth , Díaz Bello Sergio , Villanueva Rodríguez Raúl , López León René , Valencia Vázquez Luis
Published: May 2020

"PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computed tomography, for its acronym in English) is a unique imaging method that provides in vivo evidence of both biochemical and physiological activities of the brain, spinal cord and tumors that involve these structures. Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant tumor of the central nervous system (CNS) in pediatric patients, so PET/CT plays an important role as it provides information on the grade and extent of the tumor as well as to determine the appropriate site for the biopsy, assessing the response to the treatment and the patient’s prognosis.
There are different radiopharmaceuticals for the evaluation of central nervous system tumors, but 18F FDG (Fluor-2-fluoro-2-desoxy-D-glucose) and 68Ga-DOTA-NOC (68Ga-DOTA0-1NaI3-octreotide) have been studied to help us evaluate and follow up patients diagnosed with medulloblastoma. Medulloblastoma has an overexpression of glucose transporters, mainly type 1, and an overexpression of predominantly type 2 somatostatin receptors, which allows a high affinity for these radiopharmaceuticals.
Key words: Medulloblastoma; positron emission tomography; PET/C; 18F-FDG; 68Ga-DOTA-NOC; brain tumor.
Experimental Study on The Effect of Arches Setting on Semi-Flexible Monocrystalline Solar Panels
Authors: Arissetyadhi Iwan , Dewi Tresna , Kusumanto RD
Published: May 2020

Indonesia has a high potential for renewable energy, especially solar power, due to its location in the equator and blessed with an abundance of sunlight. However, the energy potential from the sun is not maximally utilized. One of the efforts to increase the generated electricity and efficiency is by applied the panels in arches setting. This setting is made possible by the availability of the semi-flexible monocrystalline solar panel. This paper investigates the increment of harvested power and efficiency by arranging the solar panel in concave, convex, and plane settings. The data were taken in August 2019, where Palembang experiences the dry season and January 2020 during the rainy season. The highest power produced (20.27 Watt) and efficiency (13.14%) were achieved in a concave setting during the dry season. The convex setting produced more power and efficiency (13.26 Watt and 9.30%) compared to the plane setting (10.24 Watt and 9.71%). These results show that arches setting are more efficient to harvest solar power and give more extensive applications such as to power a dynamics mobile robot applied in agriculture.
Time Optimization for Radius Updates in Zone Dynamics of Zone Routing Protocol
Authors: Fadhillah Muhsin Bayu Aji , Anggoro Radityo
Published: May 2020

Vehicular ad hoc networks are wireless network technologies that can be used to communicate without the need for fixed infrastructure. The use of zone routing protocol which is a hybrid routing protocol in a vehicular ad hoc network environment can reduce delay, packet flooding, and excess bandwidth usage on the network. However, traditional zone routing protocol is only configured for one fixed radius value, which makes it not adapt to existing network conditions. Zone dynamics with adaptive radius values in zone routing protocol are used so that zones formed by nodes are more optimal. In adapting the radius value to make the zone dynamics necessary, the optimal configuration of the radius update time is required. Simulations and tests that have been carried out with NS-2 show that the proper update time can improve zone routing protocol performance with a low end-to-end delay and routing overhead value, but has a high packet delivery ratio.
Analysis On Political Speech Of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono: Common Sense Assumption And Ideology
Authors: Karim Sayit Abdul
Published: May 2020

This paper presents an analysis on political speech of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), the former president of Indonesia at the Indonesian conference on “Moving towards sustainability: together we must create the future we want”. Ideologies are closely linked to power and language because using language is the commonest form of social behavior, and the form of social behavior where we rely most on ‘common-sense’ assumptions. The objectives of this study are to discuss the common sense assumption and ideology by means of language use in SBY’s political speech which is mainly grounded in Norman Fairclough’s theory of language and power in critical discourse analysis. There are two main problems of analysis, namely; first, what are the common sense assumption and ideology in Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s political speech; and second, how do they relate to each other in the political discourse? The data used in this study was in the form of written text on “moving towards sustainability: together we must create the future we want”. A qualitative descriptive analysis was employed to analyze the common sense assumption and ideology in the written text of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s political speech which was delivered at Riocto entro Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro on June 20, 2012. One dimension of ‘common sense’ is the meaning of words. The results showed that the common sense assumption and ideology conveyed through SBY’s specific words or expressions can significantly explain how political discourse is constructed and affected by the SBY’s rule and position, life experience, and power relations. He used language as a powerful social tool to present his common sense assumption and ideology to convince his audiences and fellow citizens that the future of sustainability has been an important agenda for all people.  Keywords: Political speech, common sense, assumption, ideology, sustainability, growth.
Energy Balance and Weight Loss for Diabetes Remission
Authors: Ryan Donna H.
Published: May 2020

Diabetes remission—the occurrence of durable normoglycemia without antidiabetic medications—has been demonstrated in some patients with type 2 diabetes who have achieved and sustained weight loss through lifestyle intervention or metabolic and bariatric surgery. Although this pursuit would represent a paradigm shift in our diabetes chronic care model, could diabetes remission become a routine treatment strategy in patients with type 2 diabetes? This article reviews the mechanisms by which weight loss can drive improvements in insulin sensitivity and β-cell function sufficient to normalize glycemia, treatment approaches that provide evidence for diabetes remission, and avenues for developing the research and discovery that will be required to make diabetes remission possible as part of the routine medical management of type 2 diabetes.
Alüminyum Üretim Teknolojilerindeki Gelişmeler, Çevreye Etkisi ve Uygulama Alanları
Authors: ÇAKANYILDIRIM Çetin , GÜRÜ Metin
Published: May 2020

Alüminyum yaşantımızın pek çok alanında kullandığımız cazip özellikleri sebebi ile vazgeçilmez bir malzemedir. Bu çalışmada alüminyumun özellikleri, sektördeki yeri, üretim teknolojisi, üretimdeki enerji ihtiyacı, çevreye etkisi ve tarihsel serüveni ana hatları ile incelenmektedir. Alüminyumun dünya kabuğunun %8’ini oluşturan boksit minerali halinde doğadan alınmaktadır. Kullanılmakta olan ve geliştirilen yeni yöntemler ile tüketiciye hem ekonomik fırsatlar hem de geniş bir ürün yelpazesi sunulmaktadır. Bu özelliklerine ek olarak düşük yoğunluk, iletkenlik, işlenebilirlik gibi konularda sunduğu avantajlarda bu mineralin önemini artırmaktadır. Ekonomik Kalkınma ve İşbirliği Örgütü (OECD) ülkelerindeki 33 kg/kişi.yıl tüketim miktarına oranla düşük olan Türkiye alüminyum üretimi son yıllardaki farkındalık ile yıllık kişi başına 10 kg sınırını zorlamaktadır.
I litteraturlaboratoriet. Didaktisk praksis for litterær kompetanse
Authors: Fodstad Lars August , Myhre Thomassen Maja
Published: May 2020

Artikkelen undersøker i hvilken grad og på hvilke måter visse undervisningsaktiviteter legger til rette for utvikling av elevers utvikling av litterær kompetanse i norskfaget på videregående skole. Utgangspunktet er Sheridan Blaus modell for litterær kompetanse, som inkluderer de tre bestanddelene tekstuell literacy, intertekstuell literacy og performativ literacy. Som et premiss for modellen ligger synet på skjønnlitteratur som autentiske problem hvor elevleserne må lære seg vedvarende konsentrert oppmerksomhet, toleranse for usikkerhet, samt å takle uenighet i tolkningsfellesskap. Gjennom observasjon og intervjuer analyseres og drøftes elevenes respons på og opplevelse av litteratur- undervisningen, med vekt på elementer som nærlesning, notatskriving, ulike samtaleformer og metakognitiv refleksjon. Slik tilbyr studien en praksisnær utforskning av litteraturundervisning i norskfaget.
English abstract
In the Literature Laboratory. Didactics for Literacy Competence
This article explores to what extent and in what ways certain teaching activities facilitate the development of students’ literary competence in Norwegian upper secondary L1 education. The investigation’s point of departure is Sheridan Blau’s literary competence model, which includes the three components textual literacy, intertextual literacy, and performative literacy. This model’s main premise is an understanding of literature as authentic problems requiring the reading students to learn sustained concentrated attention, tolerance for uncertainty, and the ability to deal with disagreement in communities of interpretation. Through observation and interviews the students’ response to and experience with the literature instruction is analyzed and discussed, emphasizing elements such as close reading, note writing, different forms of conversation, and metacognitive reflection. Thus, the study offers a practice-oriented exploration of literature instruction in Norwegian L1 education.
Disciplinary Behavior and Exemplary Teacher as Influencing Factors
Authors: Muslida Delvia , Firman Firman , Riska Riska
Published: May 2020

This research is based on the phenomenon that is happening related to the relationship between teacher role models with disciplinary behavior and the influence of role models on student disciplinary behavior. This research is quantitative with descriptive correlational research. The sample in this study replaced 272 students who were determined through a proportional stratified random sampling technique. The instruments used were the teacher’s exemplary questionnaire and student disciplinary behavior questionnaire. Besides that, the researcher also used a Likert scale model instrument with five alternative answers. Data analysis techniques using simple regression analysis. And the results of the study show the influence of teacher exemplary behavior on student disciplinary behavior at school.
PEMODELAN SAW DALAM PENENTUAN PENERIMAAN KARYAWAN DI GBI KUDUS
Authors: Parabang Daud , Latubessy Anastasya
Published: May 2020

Penerimaan pegawai baru adalah hal yang penting bagi perusahaan untuk memperoleh calon pegawai baru dalam menduduki suatu jabatan. Pada sebagian perusahaan, proses penerimaan pegawai baru masih belum dilakukan secara profesional. Hal ini terjadi karena tidak ada model standar yang sistematis untuk menilai kelayakan calon pegawai baru. Aplikasi sistem pendukung keputusan penerimaan pegawai baru yang dibangun menggunakan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). Metode ini dipilih karena dapat menentukan nilai bobot untuk setiap atribut, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan proses perankingan yang akan menyeleksi alternatif terbaik dari sejumlah alternatif, dalam hal ini alternatif yang dimaksud adalah yang berhak diterima sebagai pegawai baru berdasarkan kriteria-kriteria yang ditentukan. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian, sistem yang dibangun dapat mempermudah dan mempercepat proses penyeleksian penerimaan pegawai baru dan membantu manajer divisi Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) dalam pengambilan keputusan untuk menentukan pegawai baru di suatu perusahaan.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI INVENTARIS BARANG LABORATORIUM DI SMK BERBASIS MOBILE
Authors: Agus Triyanto Wiwit
Published: May 2020

Perkembangan Teknologi Informasi (IT) sudah semakin maju dan sangat dibutuhkan dalam semua bidang. Sistem Informasi merupakan suatu wadah untuk mengembangkan ilmu pengetahuan serta wawasan yang mempermudah dalam pengelolaan dan penyimpanan data dengan kapasitas cukup besar. Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) memiliki sarana dan prasarana yang digunakan untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran berlangsung yang ada di Laboratorium. Namun pada pengelolaan inventaris di Laboratorium SMK masih bersifat manual dimana pendataannya masih menggunakan buku dan belum tersistem, sehingga proses pengelolaan data inventaris barang kurang maksimal karena barang yang cukup banyak menjadikan tingkat kecepatan akses pencarian data barang sangat lambat karena harus mencari data satu persatu serta membutuhkan waktu lama untuk membuat hasil pelaporan data inventaris. Berdasarkan uraian diatas, karena sistem kerja yang masih manual pada SMK maka perlu dirancang suatu sistem informasi inventaris berbasis mobile yang diharapkan dapat membantu petugas bagian sarana dan prasarana dalam mengelola data inventaris barang labratorium secara efektif dan efisien.
Self-Assessment of Educational Program for Quality Assurance: A Case Study on BS(Agriculture) Program of BSMRAU
Authors: Afrad Md. Safiul Islam , Hoque Muhammad Ziaul
Published: May 2020

Self-assessment is a vital mechanism for identifying strong and weak points of an educational institute and a pivotal prerequisite for accreditation. Therefore, the study was conducted to assess the quality of BS(Agriculture) program of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) in respect of its curriculum, teachers and staffs, teaching-learning assessment system, institutional structure and facilities, knowledge and skill development, recruitment system, and student support and counseling. Data were collected from relevant stakeholders such as teachers, students, supporting staff, alumni, and employers using a semi-structured interview schedule. The findings of the study revealed that BS(Agriculture) program of BSMRAU is running smoothly maintaining good quality standards in most of the considering parameters. However, it lacks an internship program and ICT facilities to the students. Besides, there is a scope for further improvement of the transport, health care, and extracurricular facilities for the students.
KOMPARATIVNA ANALIZA PROCESA ORGANIZOVANJA PREDUZEĆA
Authors: Delić Dragana
Published: May 2020

Cilj istraživanja ovog master rada jeste komparativna analiza procesa organizovanja u preduzećima „BB Minaqua“ i JKP „Vodovod i kanalizacija“, kao i prikaz modela organizacionih struktura već navedenih kompanija. Teorijske osnove iz ove oblasti predstavljene su u rad. Na osnovu rezultata istraživanja dati su predlozi mera za unapređenje procesa organizovanja preduzeća.
GREŠKE U RADU KAO POKAZATELJI ZADOVOLJSTVA POSLOM
Authors: Stevović Gorčin
Published: May 2020

Ovaj rad bavi se istraživanjem grešaka koje nastaju u radu kao i zadovoljstva poslom koje je prisutno kod zaposlenih kompanije Tehnika MB DOO u Srbobranu. Predmet rada su stavovi zaposlenh kompanije Tehnika MB DOO o različitim aspektima posla koji se tiču zadovoljstva i njihovo gledanje na učestalost pojave grešaka i rešavanje istih. Cilj istraživanja je utvrditi stepen pojave grešaka na radu, načine postupanja u situacijama kada one nastanu, prisutnost zadovoljstva zaposlenih, i na kraju povezanost samih grešaka sa zadovoljstvom na poslu. Rezultati istraživanja mogu da daju doprinos u poboljšanju zadovoljstva zaposlenih, ali i da pomognu kompaniji da u budućnosti bolje reaguje na greške koje nastanu.
ANALIZA EFEKTIVNOSTI MARKETING SADRŽAJA U ONLAJN MEDIJIMA
Authors: Brkić Darko
Published: May 2020

Istraživački rad se zasniva na korišćenju stručne literature kao pomoćnim sredstvom, da opiše i alata za praktičnu primenu, da prikaže, metodologiju i proces praćenja marketing sadržaja u onlajn medijima. Na primeru jedanaest brendova supermarketa izvršena je analiza efektivnosti marketing sadržaja u onlajn medijima. Istraživački rad svoj doprinos pokazuje kako u teorijskom tako i u emprijskom smislu u periodu kada praćenje i analiza marketing sadržaja u onlajn medijima predstavlja relativno mlado istraživačko područije.
ANALIZA ŠTETE U POLJOPRIVREDI NA TERITORIJI REPUBLIKE SRBIJE
Authors: Milovanović Aleksandra
Published: May 2020

Cilj ovog rada jeste analiza šteta u poljoprivredi, tačnije rad je fokusiran konkretno na ana­lizu štete kod određenih biljnih kultura na području Republike Srbije. Na osnovu instraživanja i obrade poda­taka iz prethodne četiri godine (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), a koji su prikupljeni iz javno dostupnih izvora, dat je prikaz broja prijavljenh šteta i iznosa obračunatih premija za prethodno navedeni period.
SISTEM MENADŽMENTA ŽIVOTNOM SREDINOM KAO OSNOVA ZA REŠAVANJE PROBLEMA NEADEKVATNOG UPRAVLJANJA OPASNIM OTPADOM
Authors: Pecić Jelena
Published: May 2020

Tema ovog rada jeste upoznavanje sa problemom upravljanja otpadom, odnosno njegovim adekvatnim odlaganjem. Definisane su dve grupe predloga za rešenje predstavljenih problema – tehničko-tehnološko koje obuhvata odgovarajući tretman opasnog otpada, i organizaciono koje se odnosi na implementaciju ISO 14001:2015 u cilju prevencije.
POSLOVANJE INOVATIVNIH PREDUZEĆA U USLOVIMA DINAMIČNOG OKRUŽENJA
Authors: Stipankov Anja
Published: May 2020

Cilj ovog rada je da se utvrdi značaj i uticaj inovacionog sistema države, startup ekosistema i poslovnih inkubatora na razvoj poslovanja. Primenjena je metoda studije slučaja u kojoj su predstavljeni i analizirani rezultati odabranih metoda za merenje inovativnosti države, analize za ocenjivanje tehnoloških uslova tržišta i komparativna analiza. Studija je izvršena posmatranjem dva poslovna inkubatora koji potiču iz Republike Srbije, odnosno Republike Italije.
UNAPREĐENJE SISTEMA MENADŽMENTA KVALITETOM U UDRUŽENJU STUDENATA „SPINS“
Authors: Škrbić Lazar
Published: May 2020

U ovom radu dat je kratak opis teorijskih osnova sistema menadžmenta kvalitetom, opis preduzeća i njegova analiza stanja, a potom program unapređenja Sistema menadžmenta kvalitetom korišćenjem ISO 9001:2015 u Udruženju studenata „SPINS”
KRITIČNI FAKTORI USPEHA AGILNIH PROJEKATA
Authors: Kovač Pavel , Morača Slobodan
Published: May 2020

Kroz rad su prikazani kritični faktori uspeha na agilnim projektima. Pregledom literature iz oblasti agilnih projekata i kritičnih faktora došlo se do nekolicine faktora koji se povezuju sa uspehom agilnih projekata. Cilj istraživanja je da se identifikuju faktori koji dovode do uspeha kako bi se menadžerima dao set korisnih parametara za merenje, upravljanje i kontrolu softverskih projekata sa preciznošću.
PRIMENA 5S METODOLOGIJE NA RADNO MESTO U FILMSKOJ INDUSTRIJI
Authors: Radojčić Nataša
Published: May 2020

Ovim master radom obuhvaćena je primena LEAN koncepta, korišćenjem 5S metodologije na radnom mestu u filmskoj industriji. Predstavljeni su teorijski aspekti kinematografije, filma, LEAN-a, kao i 5S metode koja se koristila za dobijanje rezultata unapređenja poslovanja. Na kraju rada su izvedeni određeni zaključci i predloženi su pravci daljeg unapređenja kompanije.
OCENJIVANJE UTICAJA ŽIVOTNOG CIKLUSA BICIKLA NA RADNIKE
Authors: Kanas Laura , Agarski Boris
Published: May 2020

U prvom delu master rada opisana je S-LCA metoda. Metoda je poređena sa konvencionalnom metodom ocenjivanja životnog ciklusa (LCA) u okviru kojeg su predstavljeni nedostaci i potrebe za umanapređenjem S-LCA metode. Za proračun je korišćena WE-LCA metoda. Metoda WE-LCA omogućava izračunavanje uticaja ljudskih aktivnosti u radnom okruženju na bezbednost i zdravlje radnika koji je izražen preko broja potencijalnih nesreća. Metoda WE-LCA je primenjena kod ocenjivanja uticaja proizvodnog procesa bicikla. Na osnovu diskusije dobijenih rezultata zaključeno je da aktivnosti pri proizvodnji bicikla imaju najznačajniji efekat na „ostale povrede”, sa veličinom uticaja koja je vidno veća nego u ostalim kategorijama uticaja. U kategoriji „ostale povrede”, montaža proizvoda je aktivnost sa najvećim efektom na povrede.
FOTOKATALITIČKA RAZGRADNJA NAPROKSENA MEŠAVINOM ZnO/TiO2 NANOČESTIČNOG PRAHA
Authors: Distl Vanesa , Štrbac Dragana
Published: May 2020

U radu je ispitivana efikasnost  foto–katalitičke razgradnje naproksena u vodenoj sredini uz korišćenje fotokatalizatora na bazi mešavine TiO2 nanočestičnog praha, koji je aktiviran UV zračenjem. Rezultati ukazuju na opravdanost kombinovanja cink oksida sa titanijum dioksidom u cilju povećanja efikasnosti fotokatalitičkog procesa razgradnje naproksena i otvaraju perspektivu da se nekim drugim mešavinama ovi rezultati mogu i poboljšati.
PROCENA RIZIKA NA RADNIM MESTIMA U PREDUZEĆU „CASPER “
Authors: Mirković Srđan
Published: May 2020

U radu su analizirane opasnosti i štet­nosti koje se javljaju na radnim mestima u štampariji i dat je predlog mera za smanjenje ili otklanjanje rizika u skladu sa prepoznatim opasnostima i štetnostima.
Bezbednost i zaštita na radu sa bagerskim uređajima
Authors: Đokić Nemanja
Published: May 2020

Ovaj rad sadrži metodologiju preventivnih i periodičnih pregleda i ispitivanja bagera, izvršen je stručni pregled uz detaljno objašnjenje i donošenje konačne ocene o ispravnosti bagera.
ПРИМЈЕНА SAW, COPRAS, TOPSIS и ELECTRЕ МЕТОДА ЗА РАНГИРАЊЕ КАТАСТАРСКИХ ОПШТИНА У ОПШТИНИ СТАРА ПАЗОВА
Authors: Racković Dajana Branislav , Marinković Goran Dušan
Published: May 2020

У овом раду извршено је рангирање катастарских општина у општини Стара Пазова употребом SAW, COPRAS, TOPSIS и ELE-CTRE метода, које су имплементиране у програм користећи Microsoft Excel.
ВИЗУЕЛИЗАЦИЈА ФОТОРЕАЛИСТИЧНИХ ГРАДСКИХ МОДЕЛА
Authors: Андрејевић Aлександар
Published: May 2020

3D геоинформације постају важне за градове и њихове политике. Градови зато истра­жују могућност 3D виртуелних градских модела ради ефикаснијег доношења одлука. Да би максимизирали економску корист од таквих података, градови могу пружити своје 3D геопросторне податке за даље кориштење и на тај начин се могу креирати нове апликације. Овај рад предлаже једно такво аплика­тивно решење.
PUBLIKOVANJE FOTOREALISTIČNIH GRADSKIH MODELA
Authors: Radović Nevena
Published: May 2020

U ovom radu su opisane oblasti vezane za publikovanje fotorealističnih gradskih modela. Takođe, date su i smjernice za praktičnu primjenu ovih koncepata na konkretnom objektu. 3D model je potrebno publikovati upotrebom A-frame okvira. Studija slučaja je zgrada Fakulteta tehničkih nauka.
МОГУЋНОСТИ ПРИМЕНЕ НИСКОБУЏЕТНИХ ДИГИТАЛНИХ ФОТОАПАРАТА У ПОДВОДНОЈ ФОТОГРАМЕТРИЈИ
Authors: Тасић Александар
Published: May 2020

У овом раду је детаљније проучена могућност генерисања облака тачака из фото­графија добијених испод површине воде применом технике “структура из покрета”, испитана могућ­ност детектовања деформација терена односно клизишта на основу добијених резулта као и могућ­ност детектовања количине леда у води.
UTICAJ DRUŠTVENIH, SOCIO-EKONOMSKIH I PSIHOLOŠKIH FAKTORA NA BRZINU EVAKUACIJE
Authors: Mirnić Jelena
Published: May 2020

U radu su predstavljeni rezultati istra­živanja uticaja društvenih, socio-ekonomskih i psiho­loš­kih faktora na brzinu evakuacije. Pomoću SPSS program­skog paketa izvšena je statistička obrada i analiza poda­taka prikupljenih anketiranjem građana.
UTICAJ SPOLJAŠNJIH FAKTORA NA VISINU ŠTETE USLED POŽARA ILI EKSPLOZIJA U RAFINERIJI
Authors: Stojanović Jovana
Published: May 2020

Ovaj rad predstavlja statističku analizu prijavljenih nezgoda vezanih za požare u rafinerijama širom sveta koje su prouzrokovale velike eksplozije, gubitke života i materijalne štete. Prikazano je 32 najznačajnija incidenta koji su se dogodili u periodu od 2001.godine do 2017.godine. Ovi slučajevi su analizirani sa ciljem da se razumeju zajednički uzroci koji su doveli do katastrofalnih događaja i kako pojedini spoljašnji faktori poput vremena gašenja požara, razvijenosti i složenosti rafinerije, dnevne proizvodnje nafte, godišnjeg doba, lokacije, uzroka i nadležnosti nad rafinerijom utiču na visinu štete usled požara. Na osnovu dobijenih rezultata u ovom istraživanju može se zaključiti da postoji povezanost između dnevne proizvodnje nafte i visine štete usled požara ili eksplozije u rafineriji.
UNAPREĐENJE PROCENE RIZIKA OD POPLAVA ZA STAMBENE OBJEKTE U MALOM ZVORNIKU
Authors: Erić Pavle , Bulajić Borko
Published: May 2020

Ovaj rad daje primer kvantitativnog određivanja rizika od šteta usled poplava za stambene objekte u Malom Zvorniku . Podaci kao što su: lokacija, nadmorska visina i površina objekta, prethodno su bili obrađeni pomoću softvera Kvantum GIS (QGIS). Šteta na objektima je proračunavana pomoću empirijske jednačine koja je razvijena u ovom radu, a koja uključuje u obzir i spratnost objekata, i empirijske krive hazarda razvijene na bazi unapređene baze podataka o poplavama. Izračunate su štete za određene maksimalne vodostaje kao i kriva rizika koja povezuje ukupne štete na stambenim objektima i povratne periode poplava. Na kraju su sračunati i ALARP dijagrami, uzimajući u obzir procenjene nivoe hazarda i broj žitelja.