bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Use of the BESTest and the Mini-BESTest for Fall Risk Prediction in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Between 60 and 102 Years of Age
Authors: Magnani Paola Errera , Genovez Maiara Baena , Porto Jaqueline Mello , Zanellato Nathalia Fernanda Grecco , Alvarenga Isabella Camargo , Freire Renato Campos , de Abreu Daniela Cristina Carvalho
Published: June 2019

Background and Purpose:

Reference values for the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) need to be established to predict falls in older adults during every stage of aging. The purpose of this study was to determine the cutoff scores for the BESTest and the Mini-BESTest for community-dwelling older adults in order to predict fall risk.

Methods:

A total of 264 older adults, of both sexes, between the ages of 60 and 102 years, were divided into 4 groups according to age range. After evaluation, participants received telephone follow-up for 6 months to record the number of fall episodes. To define the reference values of the tests in relation to fall risk prediction, a receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn to identify the area under the curve and the sensitivity and specificity of the tests. Statistical analyses were done using SPSS (Version 16.0—SPSS Inc) with a significance level of 5% (P ≤ .05).

Results:

The cutoff scores to identify older adults with fall risk according to the BESTest and the Mini-BESTest in the different age groups were 99 and 25 points, respectively, for people 60 to 69 years of age, 92 and 23 points for the age group of 70 to 79 years, 85 and 22 points for people 80 to 89 years of age, and 74 and 17 points for people 90 years of age or older.

Conclusion:

The BESTest and the Mini-BESTest are good tools for predicting fall risk in the 6 months following an initial evaluation in community-dwelling Brazilian older adults. The study also determined that cutoff values vary for different age groups.
La construcción de responsabilidad penal juvenil en instituciones comunitarias en Buenos Aires
Authors: Fernández Mariana Cecilia
Published: June 2019

Este artículo indaga sobre la construcción de la categoría de responsabilidad penal juvenil por parte de operadores comunitarios de un conjunto heterogéneo de instituciones, que trabajaban con un centro de referencia de la provincia de Buenos Aires durante el año 2015. En ese centro se implementan medidas alternativas a la privación de la libertad, dirigidas a jóvenes de 16 y 17 años comprometidos penalmente en delitos. La investigación utiliza técnicas cualitativas (entrevista en profundidad y análisis del discurso) que permiten desentrañar las matrices culturales que enmarcan las estrategias de intervención socio-comunitarias y su influencia en la configuración identitaria de los/las jóvenes. Algunos resultados del estudio permiten afirmar que, en el marco de la intervención alternativa a la privación de libertad, la categoría socio-jurídica de responsabilidad penal juvenil se construye en forma reintegrativa y estigmatizante, de manera intermitente, a partir de discursos de diferentes niveles de moralidad, que operan sobre la base de estrategias de “responsabilidad subjetiva”.

 

Abstract

This article explores the construction of the category of youth criminal responsibility by community operators from a heterogeneous set of institutions, which worked with a Referral Centre of Buenos Aires province since 2015. In that center, alternative measures to deprivation of liberty are implemented towards young people of 16 and 17 years old who committed crimes. In-depth interviews and discourse analysis allow to unravel the cultural matrices which frame the socio-community intervention strategies and their influence in the identity configuration of the young people. Some results of the study allow to affirm that within the framework of the alternative intervention to deprivation of liberty the socio-juridical category of juvenile criminal responsibility is constructed in a reintegrative and stigmatizing way, intermittently, from discourses of different levels of morality that operate on the basis of “subjective responsibility” strategies.
Possible climate change impacts on large hydroelectricity schemes in Southern Africa
Authors: Mukheibir P.
Published: June 2019

There is growing concern that developing countries, such as South Africa, should reduce their coal dependence for energy generation and look to other cleaner technologies. Hydroelectricity is one such option. A number of potential large hydro sites have been identified in Southern Africa, which form part of the Southern African Power Pool. However, limited information exists on the impact of climate change on these sites and its effect on the viability of the hydroelectric schemes. Using downscaled glob-al circulation model information, projected climate impacts and the potential impact these may have on future hydro schemes are discussed.
Thermal performance of a solar oven with augmented sunlight concentration
Authors: Brooks M.J.
Published: June 2019

This paper describes the thermal performance of a novel solar oven that incorporates a compact reflec-tive lens, or ring array, to augment sunlight concen-tration. Performance is reported in terms of the pos-itive effect of the ring array versus a non-concen-trating lid, maximum operating temperature, ther-mal efficiency, performance under partly cloudy skies, and the effects of incidence angle and track-ing. Use of the ring array lens improved thermal efficiency by 4% in the test range up to 100°C, while boosting the maximum operating temperature from 138°C to 196°C. Comparative tests conducted under clear sky conditions against two other com-mercial types showed that when tracked in the azimuth plane at near-normal incidence angles, the new design generated maximum cooking power of 300 W and boiled water at a rate 13% faster than the next best commercial oven tested. Augmented sunlight concentration sensitised the new design to higher angles of incidence and performance was negatively affected in the non-tracked state. Under non-ideal operating conditions, including partial shading by cloud, the oven outperformed both commercial units.
A review of carbon dioxide capture and sequestration and the Kyoto Protocol’s clean development mechanism and prospects for Southern Africa
Authors: Lotz M. , Brent A.C.
Published: June 2019

AbstractThe clean development mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol is a financial incentive intended to make economically marginal greenhouse gas (GHG) prevention projects more feasible. Carbon dioxide capture and sequestration (CCS) is a possi-ble GHG mitigating strategy. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines a CCS project as a process consisting of three phases: the separation of carbon dioxide from industrial and energy-related sources; transportation of the carbon dioxide to a storage location; and long-term isola-tion of the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This paper focuses on prospects of CCS as CDM projects in general and in the context of Southern Africa. Currently there is no evidence of a long term proven track record of integrated CCS systems; only three industrial scale CCS projects exist global-ly. Nevertheless, new concepts have been proposed for CCS CDM projects such as long-term liability and certified emission reduction (CER) cancellation. However, these concepts are not in the current CDM framework at present. It is thus difficult to prove CCS as an eligible CDM project without first addressing possible expansion and shortfalls of the current CDM structure. More research is also required to quantify the trade offs presented between mitigating carbon dioxide from the atmos-phere at the possible detriment of the areas of stor-age in the Southern Africa context. Only then may CCS projects be deemed more viable in the CDM context. Finally, although the potential for CCS in South Africa has been noted due to major point sources, the cost of capture and storage is a major obstacle; matching point sources and geological storage options is problematic for South Africa and neighbouring countries due to large transport dis-tances. The regulatory risks associated with CCS are further deterrents for the implementation of CCS CDM projects in Southern Africa in the near future.
Technological investigations and efficiency analysis of a steam heat exchange condenser: conceptual design of a hybrid steam condenser
Authors: Kapooria R.K. , Kumar S. , Kasana K.S.
Published: June 2019

Most of the electricity being produced throughout the world today is from steam power plants. At the same time, many other competent means of gener-ating electricity have been developed viz. electricity from natural gas, MHD generators, biogas, solar cells, etc. But steam power plants will continue to be competent because of the use of water as the main working fluid which is abundantly available and is also reusable. The condenser remains among one of the key components of a steam power plant. The efficiency of a thermal power plant depends upon the efficiency of the condenser. In this paper, a the-oretical investigation about thermal analysis and design considerations of a steam condenser has been undertaken. A hybrid steam condenser using a higher surface area to diameter ratio of cooling a water tube has been analyzed. The use of a hybrid steam condenser enables higher efficiency of the steam power plant by lowering condenser steam pressure and increasing the vacuum inside the con-denser. The latent/sensible heat of steam is used to preheat the feed water supply to the boiler. A con-ceptual technological design aspect of a super vacu-um hybrid surface steam condenser has been theo-retically analyzed.
Machine Learning Techniques for Detecting Identifying Linguistic Patterns in the News Media v3
Authors: S Pottinger A
Published: June 2019

Proposing and comparing multiple neural network-based techniques in order to choose an optimized configuration, the described method can train a classifier to predict the publisher of news articles given a short snippet of text. This classifier's scores can then help in creation of a exemplar-based news search engine. Specifically, this model can be used to compare linguistic patterns between different news organizations and to identify prototypical articles for a news source that most "exemplify" a publisher’s coverage. Finally, these "exemplars" are made searchable through an open source browser-based application.
Prepare 2L of 2X freezer buffer to freeze down C. elegans v1
Authors: Research UK / Wellcome Gurdon Institute media kitchen Cancer
Published: June 2019

This protocol accompanies you in the preparation of 2 litres of 2X freezer buffer, which is the buffer used to freeze down C. elegans strains for long-term storage
(EN) Freezing Tissue in OCT using Isopentane - (FR) Congélation de tissus dans de l'OCT avec l'isopentane v2
Authors: Tuck Liz , Etchevers Heather
Published: June 2019

Introduction This protocol describes how to freeze tissues in OCT using dry-ice cooled isopentane (for downstream cryo-sectioning). In this new version we add that it is also possible to use liquid nitrogen to cool the isopentane, but it's more complicated. Ce protocole décrit comment congéler des tissus ou embryons dans du OCT / Tissue-Tek ou autre milieu de congélation pour faire des coupes cryostat. Dans cette version, on ajoute qu'on peut également refroidir l'iso-pentane dans de l'azote liquide mais il y a plus de contraintes.
Make liquid Superbroth for bacteria v1
Authors: Research UK / Wellcome Gurdon Institute media kitchen Cancer
Published: June 2019

Prepare Superbroth. Superbroth is a liquid medium to feed bacteria.
Picasso, Alta y Baja Cultura a Final de Siglo
Authors: Soto Calzado Inocente
Published: June 2019

The look of the popular culture to art has always had for the creator the contrariety of the mockery and the reward of the diffusion, to make itself known in the new media of masses multiplying its public, halfway between the admiration and the ridiculous. Painters and sculptors checked it for the first time at the end of the 19th century, between official and specialized criticism and the most popular and apparently less objective of comediansand their humorous interpretations. One of these artists was the young Pablo Ruiz Picasso, with some unknown graphic criticism that give new information on the complexity of his first Spanish artistic stage and theimportance of illustrated magazines in the visual culture of his beginnings and in his professional world. The data collected in the hemerography of the time make up a narrative different from the one officially admitted
Sobre la Idea de Reconocimiento en las Relaciones. Su Reconstrucción a través del Dibujo y el Movimiento
Authors: Leal Garcia Aurora
Published: June 2019

Our culture of social and affective relationships brings together many concepts and words whose meanings we generally believe to share. This is the case of the idea of “recognition”. We may know what it means, but not alwayswe know how we have elaborated its meaning. The objective of this work is to analyze how concepts are being built, elaborated, reworked some ideas and their meanings. For this reason, a group of ten adult participants is invited to try to express what they believe “recognition” means through two symbolic forms of expression: drawing and body movement. We also ask them to writetheir process of elaboration and construction of that idea when they draw and express it corporally. The different ideas and meanings which emerge, as theyare modified from both systems of expression, allows to approach their particular role in the processes of thinking and feeling. We study how participants discover and reformulate certain representations and re-signify tothe form of the expression used.
La Cartografía Interactiva como Mecanismo Artístico de Construcción y Rescate del Espacio Histórico. Caso Práctico: la Acequia Rascaña
Authors: Gutiérrez gonzález Maria jose
Published: June 2019

We use current technology and contemporary reading methods to decipher and reveal cartographies that run the risk of disappearing into the landscape. Technology has facilitated the streamlining of space and time, resulting inthe reduction of its magnitudes, as well as uniformity in urban geography. Given the propensity for the data visualisation, we consider it is opportune to show and rescue data that were key in times gone by. Reconciliation withour territory can help us developing new narratives and contributing to the shaping of a cartography with contemporary concerns and interests. This article presents an investigation of the landscape associated with the watersystem used in the Valencian orchards and agricultural area. This extensive water system is of considerable historical and cultural relevance. Specifically, we will focus on the Rascaña irrigation canal, one of the eight canals that formed the layout of the city and its surroundings, through studying and analysing the route the canal takes. We have made several field recordings to collect data for the route, with geotagged photographs, together with the subsequent completion of an interactive application showing the photographic route of the canal.
Redox-Reaction Products Of 4-Sulfo-2-(4'-Sulfonaphthalene-1'-Azo) Naphthol-1 With Ce(IV) - New Analytical Forms For Its Quantitative Determination
Authors: Chebotarev A.N. , Efimova I.S. , Raboshvil E.V. , Rakhlitskaya E.M.
Published: June 2019

The results of redox interaction of Ce (IV) with 4-sulfo-2-(4’-sulfonaphthalene-1’-azo) naphthol-1 (carmosine- KAN) in aqueous solutions (pH 1.75) have been presented. The destructive oxidation of CAS into two fragments (2-nitroso-4-sulfonaphthol-1 (L1) and 1-nitroso-4-sulfonaphthalene (L2)) is accampanied by reduction of Ce(IV) to Ce(III). It was found that an increase in the Ce(III) -L1 -L2 system acidity to pH ~ 11 leads to formation of the [Ce(III)(ОН)2·L1·2Н2О] complex. After acetonitrile is introduced to [Ce(III)(ОН)2·L1 ·2Н2О] – L2 system (up to 40 % by volume) self-organization of products involving CH3CN is observed. The resulting water-acetonitrile system becomes turbid, and after ~10 min phase separation is observed. Phase I contains a solvate {L2·(CH3CN)п } of «straw» color (360 nm) and phase II (lower layer) contains solvated complex {[Ce (III) (ОН) 2 ·L 1 ·(CH 3 CN) 2 ]·(CH 3 CN)n} of «blue» color (640 nm). The use of these solvates allows determination of Ce(IV) in the range 2.2 ч 50.1 μg/cm3 (y = 0.5526с + 0.0575, R2 = 0.9917, ε360 = 6.2·103) and 4.2 ч 84.0 μg/cm3 (y = 0.1862c + 0.0265, R2 = 0.9952, ε640 = 2.05·103), respectively. The revealed dependence was used for indirect (volumetric) determination of Ce(IV) (y = -0.7857c + 20.4440, R2=0.9988). The methods was tested on standard samples of mineral origin and herbal pharmaceutical preparations.
The Legal Nature of International Energy Associations in the Modern World
Authors: Gulasaryan A. S.
Published: June 2019

For the first time in the Russian science of international law the author of the paper performs a comprehensive analysis of the legal nature of international energy associations, their role in international administration in the sphere of energy.

International energy associations are grouped into four categories depending on their legal nature: 1) associations in the form of public international organizations (IAEA; Eurato/ESAE; OPEC; EES CIS; CECH; EC; FEG; IRENA);

2) associations functioning as a body of a public international organization (IEA OECD); 3) associations that can be considered as international non-governmental (transnational) organizations (WEC, IGU, IOC), (4) associations that can be classified as informal international associations (G7/G8; G20; IEF). It is noted that the international energy administration involves not only public international organizations, but also non-legal actors of international relations— international non-governmental(transnational) organizations and informal international associations. In order to determine the legal nature of international energy associations, the author considers constituent instruments, resolutions (decisions), headquarters agreements, agreements regarding privileges and immunities of international organizations, treaties and the contemporary doctrine of international law.

Provisions, generalizations and conclusions provided for in the article, can be used for the development of strategies of interaction of the Russian Federation with the above-mentioned associations in the field of energy.
Criminal Justice and Digital Technology: Compatibility Issue
Authors: Voskobitova L. A.
Published: June 2019

The paper discusses individual advantages and benefits that the digitalization of criminal procedures can provide. The forms of positive use of digital technologies in practice and the possibility of expanding their use are shown. It is proposed to do this by experimental implementation: a) to introduce them in parallel, along with the traditional ones, or b) to use them completely for different stages of the procedure that are most suitable for formalization and programming. There are three groups of criteria that need to be taken into account: objective characteristics of the nature of criminal procedural relations; the possibility/impossibility of formalization of requirements and procedures; the ability to strengthen, rather than reduce the guarantees of human rights, the reliability of the results of knowledge and justice of law enforcement acts. For a systematic transition to these technologies, it is impossible not to take into account that «human abilities» in criminal procedure can not always be formalized to the extent of their replacement by digital technologies.
Problems of Legal Regulation of Land and Property Relations in Russian Resorts
Authors: Romanova O. A.
Published: June 2019

The paper is devoted to the consideration of current theoretical and practical issues of legal regulation of land and property relations in the territories of resorts in the Russian Federation. The relevance of the research topic is due to the imperfection of the current land and special legislation governing these relations, which leads to numerous violations of the legal regime of the land resorts, land and property rights of individuals and public interests, as evidenced by judicial practice. Based on retrospective analysis of land and environmental legislation of the Russian Federation, materials of law enforcement practice and scientific developments, the paper considers both theoretical problems of limiting the turnover of land within the territory of Russian resorts, and the problems of the application of legislation in practice, including in judicial practice. The author shows the inefficiency of the current legal regulation of land and property relations within the territory of resorts, the main reasons for the situation, the ways to improve land and special legislation in this area. It is concluded that the unjustified restriction of land turnover within the boundaries of the territories of resorts and the delimitation of state ownership of the relevant land, depending on the classification of the resort to Federal, regional and local significance, which prevents the development of these territories and violates the property rights of the local population and the owners of real estate. The problems of establishing the borders of districts and zones of sanitary (mountain-sanitary) protection of resorts in documents and when being identified on site are shown. The author justifies the conclusion about the need for development of a new scientific technique of definition of borders of the specified districts and zones and on its basis of revision of their existing borders that is necessary for establishment of reasonable restrictions of use and turnover of the parcels of land in borders of resorts is proved.
Biblioterapia w psychoterapii indywidualnej i grupach wsparcia kobiet zmagających się z problemem niepłodności
Authors: Krzemińska Barbara Anna
Published: June 2019

W artykule przedstawiono podstawowe założenia teoretyczne i metodologiczne na temat zastosowania biblioterapii (z użyciem tekstów biblijnych oraz literatury współczesnej) w psychoterapii indywidualnej i grupowej kobiet dotkniętych problemem niepłodności. Biblioterapia jako środek wspierający proces psychoterapeutyczny nie tylko pozwoli niepłodnym uzyskać wgląd w przeżywaną aktualnie trudną sytuację życiową, ale także odreagować tłumione i nieuświadomione emocje, a w końcu nadać własnej niepłodności jednostkowy sens pozbawiony powierzchownych schematów i zewnętrznych wpływów.
Badania czytelnictwa w Polsce w kontekście wybranych paradygmatów nauk społecznych
Authors: Janusz-Lorkowska Monika
Published: June 2019

Artykuł poddaje rozważaniom dwa rodzaje badań czytelnictwa w Polsce: ilościowe, przeprowadzane przez Bibliotekę Narodową, oraz jakościowe, zrealizowane przez pracowników naukowych Wydziału Dziennikarstwa, Informacji i Bibliologii Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego na zlecenie Fundacji Centrum Cyfrowe. Nie są analizowane ich wyniki. Interesujące są metody i cele tych badań w kontekście filozoficznym – w kierunku wybranych metateorii, dzięki którym są możliwe. Podjęto próbę wskazania i krótkiego opisania niektórych paradygmatów nauk społecznych, które stoją za różniącymi się od siebie pod każdym względem projektami badawczymi podejmującymi odmiennie ten sam temat – czytelnictwo.
Bazy genealogiczne jako pomoc w poszukiwaniu przodków
Authors: Ebertowski Karol
Published: June 2019

Genealogia, chociaż uważana za jedną z nauk pomocniczych historii, coraz częściej wymaga nowoczesnego podejścia i nowych możliwości upowszechnienia przekazywanej informacji. Genealogiczne bazy danych doskonale się do tego nadają i stają się przez to coraz bardziej powszechne. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest charakterystyka sześciu wybranych baz genealogicznych, omówienie okoliczności powstania i rozwoju, zasad gromadzenia materiału oraz ich funkcjonalności, w tym udostępniania danych, możliwości przeszukiwania ich zasobów oraz filtrowania rezultatów wyszukiwania. Autor wyjaśnił, jak należy definiować i postrzegać genealogiczne bazy danych, jak klasyfikować ich zasoby oraz w jaki sposób z nich korzystać.
Współczesne formy promocji czytelnictwa wśród dzieci i młodzieży w internecie jako inspiracja dla nauczyciela polonisty
Authors: Marzec-Jóźwicka Magdalena
Published: June 2019

Artykuł dotyczy zagadnienia promocji czytelnictwa w Internecie. Przedstawione w nim przykłady kampanii i akcji ogólnopolskich, szkolnych oraz klasowych, blogów, vlogów i stron na Facebooku, organizowanych przez entuzjastów czytania, nauczycieli, bibliotekarzy czy rodziców, mają za zadanie z jednej strony wykazać, że Internet w ogromnym stopniu przyczynia się do popularyzowania czytelnictwa wśród dzieci i młodzieży, z drugiej zaś zainspirować nauczycieli do wykorzystywania tego medium w procesie edukacji polonistycznej.
Evaluación de la calidad del aire respecto a las partículas menores a 10 micras (PM10 ), en la ciudad de Trujillo, durante los meses abril – julio, 2018
Authors: Mejía Pardo Danny Sorel , Robles Romero Erika Rocio
Published: June 2019

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo principal evaluar la calidad de aire con respecto a las partículas menores a 10 micras (PM10) en la ciudad de Trujillo, como parte de un estudio descriptivo de caracterización de la calidad del recurso aire.

Para lo cual, se tomó en cuenta las disposiciones y metodología establecidas en el Protocolo Nacional de Calidad del Aire y Gestión de Datos aprobado por la Dirección General de la Salud Ambiental – DIGESA, cuyos criterios permitieron ubicar en la ciudad de Trujillo 7 puntos de muestreo representativos para la medición de material partículado (PM10).  

El muestreo de PM10 se realizó bajo el método de bajo volumen con el uso de un muestreador ambiental de polvo fino, Instrumex IPM-FDS 2.5µ/10µ, colectando la muestra por un periodo de 24 horas durante 3 días consecutivos para cada punto de muestreo. Para el análisis de la muestra se empleó el método gravimétrico, determinando para cada punto de muestreo, las siguientes concentraciones de PM10: Jirón Francisco Pizarro N° 412 es de 53.86 μg/m3; Av. Prolongación Vallejo s/n (Centro Recreacional la Rinconada) es de 78.19 μg/m3; Av. Salvador Lara Mz. R Lote - 34 es de 53.76 μg/m3; Av. Los Incas N° 405 es de 46.40 μg/m3; Av. Víctor Larco Herrera N° 13009 es de 69.95 μg/m3; Calle Sta. Teresa de Jesús N° 513 - Monserrate es de 23.28 μg/m3 y Mz. E Lote 17 - Urb. Los Jazmines es de 15.38 μg/m3.

Por lo tanto, de  la evaluación realizada se concluyó que las concentraciones de PM10 en cada punto de muestreo se encuentran por debajo del Estándar de Calidad Ambiental para Aire (100 μg/m3) para un periodo de 24 horas según lo establecido en el Decreto Supremo Nº 003-2017-MINAM vigente al momento del estudió, por lo que la calidad del aire en la ciudad de Trujillo es aceptable; resultado contrario a la Evaluación, se halló para las concentraciones de PM10 para los puntos de muestreo del Jirón Francisco Pizarro N° 412; Av. Prolongación Vallejo s/n (Centro Recreacional la Rinconada); Av. Salvador Lara Mz. R Lote - 34 y Av. Víctor Larco Herrera N° 13009, los cuales superan la concentración umbral de PM10 (50 μg/m3) establecido por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS – 2018).

Palabras Claves: Material partículado, PM10, Calidad de aire.
Sistema experto policial vía web aplicando los procedimientos de la informática forense para mejorar la eficiencia en el proceso de identificación de los delitos en las denuncias realizadas en la comisaría Otuzco en el año 2017
Authors: Moreno Saavedra José , Cieza Mostacero Segundo Edwin , Pacheco Torres Juan Francisco
Published: June 2019

La presente investigación denominada “SISTEMA EXPERTO POLICIAL VÍA WEB APLICANDO LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS DE LA INFORMÁTICA FORENSE PARA MEJORAR LA EFICIENCIA EN EL PROCESO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LOS DELITOS EN LAS DENUNCIAS REALIZADAS EN LA COMISARÍA OTUZCO EN EL AÑO 2017” tuvo como finalidad mejorar la eficiencia en el proceso de identificación de los delitos en las denuncias realizadas en la Comisaría Otuzco. Para ello, se desarrolló un Sistema Web, el cual estuvo orientado en los sistemas de información basados en reglas que forman parte de los Sistemas Expertos. Con este propósito, se adquirió información a través de encuestas a los efectivos policiales y la observación de los procesos más importantes de la Comisaria Otuzco. Para esta investigación, se utilizó como método de análisis de datos la Prueba T de Student, así como también la prueba Z de diferencia de medias y la metodología de desarrollo de ICONIX. Asimismo, de acuerdo al objetivo principal planteado en la presente investigación, luego de implementado el sistema experto policial vía web, se consiguió incrementar el nivel de satisfacción de los efectivos policiales en un 21.40%. Además, se aumentó el número promedio de procesos de identificación de delitos en un 48.32%. También, se logró reducir el tiempo de demora en el proceso de identificación de delitos en las denuncias realizadas en un 77.51%. Del mismo modo, se logró reducir el tiempo promedio de elaboración de la documentación de las denuncias en un 72.68%. El sistema experto policial vía web implementado permitió automatizar los procesos de identificación de delitos y registro de denuncias. Por lo expuesto, se concluye que con la implementación del sistema experto policial vía web se ha conseguido mejorar significativamente la eficiencia en el proceso de identificación de los delitos en las denuncias realizadas en la Comisaría Otuzco.

Palabras Claves: Sistema Experto, Sistema vía Web, Informática Forense, Metodología ICONIX.
Diseño e implementación de una dispensadora de bebidas automática “Barbot”
Authors: Alván Pedro , Arteaga Elmer , Cruzado Elser , Morales Jhosteing , Rojas Walter , Sánchez Luis , Zegarra José , Prado Ricardo
Published: June 2019

En este trabajo se presenta el diseño, simulación e implementación de una dispensadora automática de bebidas “Barbot”, capaz de combinar diferentes tipos de bebidas (sodas, agua, licores) según el requerimiento del usuario mediante la programación de la misma el que luego se ejecutara de forma automática haciendo que el Barbot se desplace a la posición de cada botella que contiene el trago a combinarse activando el mecanismo dispensador de la botella en particular, repitiendo este proceso de forma automática hasta conseguir el trago deseado.

Los bares, restaurantes y centros de ocio, son medios muy concurridos por las personas para afianzar sus lazos familiares, amicales y sociales donde la presencia de bebidas, cocteles y diferentes tipos de tragos es de común consumo. En general y en especial en el Perú el servicio de Bartender suele ser manual, sin embargo este puede convertirse en un problema cuando la demanda de pedidos de tragos y cocteles es superior a la capacidad de producirlas por parte de los operarios o encargados de su elaboración, generándose cuellos de botella de producción que se traduce en pérdida de tiempo y posterior descontento en el cliente. Por otro lado, en entornos más privados suele darse el caso de desear una determinada bebida o coctel y no disponer del tiempo, conocimiento o los ánimos para elaborarla generándose con ello una frustración interna.

Una alternativa de solución a lo descrito previamente pasa por el desarrollo de una dispensadora automática de bebidas (Barbot) como un dispositivo asistente automático altamente reprogramable y de fácil uso, no requiere que el usuario tenga conocimientos especializados y permite obtener diferentes tipos de tragos y bebidas según la necesidad del cliente.

Primero, se implementa y calibra la estructura mecánico-eléctrica del Barbot. Segundo, se instalan, calibran y configuran los componentes electrónicos, el firmware, las herramientas de trabajo del Barbot. Tercero, se desarrolla un estándar de estructura lógica para los programas de la aplicación con el fin de garantizar un trabajo eficiente sin colisiones. Finalmente, se muestran diferentes resultados del trabajo del Barbot.

Palabras Clave: Programación, Robótica, Dispensador de bebidas
Grassroots Maternal Child Health Leadership Curriculum
Authors: Skinner Lindsey Anne , Stiffler Deborah , Swigonski Nancy , Casavan Kara , Irby Ashley , Turman, Jr Jack Edward
Published: June 2019

In the United States, Indiana ranks 43rdfor its infant mortality rate. Twenty-nine (of the 988) Indiana zip codes account for 27% of infant deaths. There is a need to train and mentor community members to lead local maternal and child health (MCH) efforts that address the priorities of community members as related to poor birth outcomes and facilitate the community’s solution strategies to this important public health problem. This community-centered approach coupled with local healthcare delivery helps thoroughly address local adverse birth outcomes. A comprehensive grassroots MCH leadership curriculum is needed for this training process. To meet this need we developed and solicited feedback on a curriculum designed to train community members situated in Indiana’s high-risk zip codes to be grassroots maternal child health leader (GMCHLs). The curriculum teaches GMCHLs the knowledge and skills to become self-reflective leaders who understand the causes and effects of adverse and inequitable birth outcomes, the negative health effects of chronic stress, and the protective power of the community. These GMCHLs will become skilled in the use of storytelling, Photovoice, policy development/advocacy and EvaluLead to build the capacity of their local community to support positive maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes.
¿Se puede hablar de moda sin extranjerismos?
Authors: Pérez Fernández Lucila María , Gutiérrez Fernández Carla
Published: June 2019

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el empleo de voces extranjeras en el lenguaje de la moda en español. Para realizar el estudio, se parte de la hipótesis de que el inglés y el francés son las lenguas más representadas en los artículos en español. Esta representación se da a través de extranjerismos. Por este motivo, se ha optado por llevar a cabo un análisis de revistas en español para examinar la aparición de préstamos en dicho idioma. Nuestro estudio parte del análisis de dos geolectos: el de España y el de México. Durante la realización de esta investigación se han examinado las secciones que versan exclusivamente sobre el ámbito de la moda de los números en línea de los meses de marzo y abril de las revistas Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan y L’Officiel tanto de España como de México. En el análisis se realiza una clasificación de los extranjerismos según su idioma de procedencia, su ámbito temático y su frecuencia. También se comentan con más detalle algunos ejemplos encontrados en los artículos. Tras observar los resultados, se puede concluir que el inglés es el idioma de la moda por antonomasia
Data from the Braunschweig FACE (free-air CO2 enrichment) experiments on sugar beet at adequate and low levels of nitrogen supply
Authors: Manderscheid Remy , Frühauf Cathleen , Pacholski Andreas , Weigel Hans Joachim
Published: June 2019

Sugar beet was grown within a crop rotation over two rotation cycles (2001, 2004) at ambient and elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration (375 and 550 ppm) with practical (126, 156 kg N ha-1) and low levels (63, 78 kg N ha-1) of nitrogen supply. In the second year another cultivar was used to prevent infestation by rhizomania, which occured on one half of the field plots at the end of the season of 2001. In 2004, shading was included as an additional treatment. The objectives were to investigate the growth response of sugar beet to elevated CO2 concentration at high and low nitrogen availability. Data set includes data on management, soil condition, weather, below and above ground growth (individual leaves, leaf area index, total biomass, beet yield and composition, water soluble carbohydrates, root biomass).
Clinical profile of cases with sino-nasal polyposis at a tertiary care hospital at North Karnataka: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Patil V. Shruthi , . Geeta
Published: June 2019

Background: Nasal polyps are defined as pearly white, prolapsed, pendunculated oedematous Sino-nasal mucosa. They are unique in their position and their composition. Many hypotheses concerning its pathogenesis have been proposed. But till now there is no clear evidence for any single cause. This study was taken-up to study the clinical profile of cases with sino-nasal polyps.

Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Otolaryngology at Vijayanagara Institution of Medical Sciences, Bellary, between January 2016 to April 2016 involving 60 patients fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. Pre-tested and edited proforma was used to collect the data.  

Results: Out of 60 participants, 63.4% were males, mean age was 29.5 years. Ethmoidal polyp (63.4%) was the most common polyp followed by antrochoanal polyp (33.4%). Ethmoidal polyp was most commonly observed 31-40 years age while antrochoanal polyp was observed in 11-20 years age. Ethmoidal polyp and antrochoanal polyp were observed more commonly in males and females respectively. The most common presenting symptoms were nasal obstruction and nasal discharge.

Conclusions: Ethmoidal polyps are the most commonly observed sino-nasal polyps followed by antrochoanal polyp. Ethmoidal polyp was more commonly observed in adult age group while antrochoanal polyp was observed in children. The most common presenting symptoms were nasal obstruction and nasal discharge.
Surgical management of intracapsular fracture neck femur by hemiarthroplasty between uncemented bipolar prosthesis and Austin Moore’s prosthesis: a comparative study in elderly population
Authors: Veeranna H. D. , Ravi K. B. , Anudeep Kumar K.
Published: June 2019

Background: Intracapsular femoral neck fractures are common in elderly population after a simple fall. To avoid the drawbacks of internal fixation and for the early mobilization, hemiarthroplasty is performed in elderly. The aim of this study is to compare the outcome AMP with uncemented bipolar prosthesis in geriatric patients.

Methods: 51 patients above 60 years and an acute displaced fracture of the femoral neck were randomly allocated to treatment by either AMP (Austin Moore prosthesis) or bipolar hemiarthroplasty, in the Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Siddhartha medical college, Tumkur between April 2014 and May 2017. The patients were summoned at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months and 1 year. Functional outcome was assessed and compared with modified Harris hip score and radiological parameters.

Results: The mean Harris hip score in bipolar and AMP group was 86.31±12.1 and 79.86±15.42, respectively (p=0.182). The range of motion was 204.52±28.2 and 183.62±36 (p=0.014) respectively. Functional activities like use of public transport and ability to wear shoe or socks was better with bipolar group. Incidence of complications like painful hip, posterior dislocation, periprosthetic fracture and acetabular erosion was encountered in AMP group.

Conclusions: The use of uncemented bipolar endoprosthesis in the management of displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly was associated with better mean Harris hip score and incidence of complications was limited. Hence, bipolar would be a better option in elderly patients with fracture neck of femur.

 
Clinico-biochemical study on different pre-anesthetic drugs combined with propofol for neutering dogs
Authors: Aslam Sadaf , Akhtar Raheela , Khan M. Arif , Masood Saima , Fareed Uzma , Nasir Saad , Ahmed Syed Faheem , Ahmed Syed Saleem , Saeed Shagufta
Published: June 2019

The objective of present study was to select the best pre-anesthetic to be used in combination with propofol for neutering dogs. A prospective randomized study was conducted on 18 clinical cases of mongrel dogs admitted for neutering were subjected in to three groups (n=6). In group A (xylazine @ 2.2 mg/kg), group B (diazepam@ 0.25 mg/kg) and group C (medetomidine @ 40 µg/kg body weight), were injected intramuscular as preanesthetics. After 3-5 minutes of pre-anesthetic, the propofol injection @ 6 mg/kg of body weight was administered intravenous as anesthetic drug in all three groups. Analgesia was tested by the presence or absence of following reflexes - tail pricking, toes pinch, pedal reflex and patellar reflex. Rapid onset (9.13 ± 1.41 minutes) and long duration (59.67± 5.50 minutes) of analgesia was observed in group C compared other groups (onset 13.661±1.72 A, 20.16 ± 1.75 B minutes) and duration of analgesia (48.56 ± 4.61 A and 40.66± 5.46 B minutes). CBC, ALT, AST, ALP and blood urea nitrogen values were non-significantly (P e” 0.5) same within and between all three groups. There was significant (P d” 0.5) increase in ALT, AST, ALP, BUN and serum creatinine in group B at 24 hours interval. The results of our study showed that there was non significant decrease (P e” 0.5) in Hb and total erythrocytes count while non-significant increase (P e” 0.5) in total leukocyte count was noted in all three groups. The results showed that Medetomidine HCl in combination with propofol produce, rapid onset, and long duration of analgesia, with rapid and smooth recovery and no effects on haematological parameters of dogs.
Histochemical changes during development of Harderian gland in chicken
Authors: Rana Jigyasa , Banubakode S. B. , Nandeshwar N. C. , Kurkure N. V. , Korde J. P. , Patel S. K.
Published: June 2019

The present study was aimed to examine histochemical changes in the Harderian gland of pre and post hatched chicks from 11 day of incubation to 24 days of age. In pre hatched groups, the gland was in the developing stage. There was no well defined parenchyma, septa and capsule in early embryonic stage. Histochemical observation revealed that weak or negligible activity of PAS, AB/PAS and Sudan black B was seen in epithelial lining of Harderian gland on 18th and 20th day of incubation. The gland was compound tubule-acinar type at 20th day of incubation, consisted of capsule, parenchyma and stroma. PAS activity was seen in the capsule, septa, epithelial lining of acini and tubule and interstitial connective tissue cells. PAS activity was aggregated towards the apical part of the tubular epithelium as well as at the free luminal surface epithelium of the acini. PAS activity increases with the development of connective tissue component of Harderian gland with the advancement of age. The Harderian gland was predominantly mucus and lipid secreting gland. All epithelial cells of the glandular unit of Harderian gland contain both neutral and acidic mucin. Intense AB-positive activity was seen at the apex of tubule with the advancement of age. Sudan black B activity was recorded in the cytoplasm of epithelial lining of tubule and acini of the Harderian gland and their presence increases with age.
Variation in grain yield, fodder quality and animal intake in two dual purpose legume crops: Mungbean and vegetable soybean grown in semi-arid tropical India
Authors: Nair Ramakrishnan M. , Giri Rajkumar R. , Boddepalli Venkata Naresh , Prasad K.V. S.V. , Devulapalli Ravi , Blümmel Michael
Published: June 2019

Twenty six lines each of two legume crop species: mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] and vegetable soybean [(Glycine max (L.) Merr.)] were evaluated for grain yield and fodder traits during 2013 in Hyderabad, India. Mungbean line, ML 818 was the best for nitrogen content and was also among the better performers for in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD). Vegetable soybean line, Swarna Vasundhra registered high values for nitrogen content, haulm yield, pod yield and seed yield, while GC 84501-32-1 recorded high value for nitrogen content. In-vivo parameters such as dry (DMI) and organic matter intake (OMI), dry (DMD) and organic matter digestibility (OMD) and nitrogen (N) balance were determined after feeding sheep with haulms from selected lines of mungbean and vegetable soybean as supplements to a sorghum stover based ration. Vegetable soybean line, Swarna Vasundhra recorded the highest OMD while the mungbean line, VC 6510-151-1 recorded the highest nitrogen balance.
Plasmid Profiling and Occurrence of β-lactamase Enzymes in Multi-drug Resistant Uropathogenic Escherichia coli in Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Sabnum , Adhikari Nabaraj , Rijal Komal Raj , Shrestha Basudha , Adhikari Bipin , Banjara Megha Raj , Ghimire Prakash , Shrestha Upendra Thapa
Published: June 2019

Background

Emergence of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases (ESBL) among gram-negative bacteria, predominantly Escherichia coli in Nepal has been alarming. The main objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of ESBL, ABL (AmpC type β-Lactamase), MBL (Metallo β-Lactamase) and KPC (Klebseilla pneumoniae carbapenamase) producing multi-drug resistant uropathogenic E. coli and their correlation with plasmid profiling pattern among the patients suspected of or having urinary tract infection in a tertiary hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Methods

The mid-stream urine samples were collected from patients suspected of or having urinary tract infections (UTI) and were inoculated in Cystine Lactose electrolyte deficient (CLED) agar. The ESBL E. coli were detected by combined disc diffusion technique using cefotaxime with and without clavulanate. The isolates were screened for ABL by inhibitor-based method using cefoxitin alone and/or with cloxacillin. MBL/KPC were detected using combined-disc tests consisting of meropenem alone and with phenylboronic acid (PBA) or Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA), or both PBA and EDTA. Plasmids were extracted by alkaline lysis method from isolates and profiled on agarose gel electrophoresis.

Results

Out of total 2,661 urine samples, E. coli were isolated in 64.5% (507/788), among which 170 (33.5%) were MDR isolates. All MDR isolates were resistant to amoxicillin and third generation cephalosporins but were highly sensitive to imipenem (94.12%, 160/170), amikacin (92.94%, 158/170) and nitrofurantoin (86.47%, 147/170). Among 170 MDR isolates, 78.2% (133/170) were ESBL, 46.3% (50/170) were AmpC, 11.2% (19/170) were MBL and 0.6% (1/170) was KPC producers. Coproduction of β-Lactamases was detected in 24.12% (41/170) of isolates. E. coli isolates showed one plasmid (>33.5 Kb) which was unanimously present in all the isolates. Overall, 44 different plasmid profile groups were identified based on the molecular weight and number of plasmids. β-lactamase producers were relatively resistant to higher number of antibiotics (≤10) than non-producer (≤8) and number of plasmids were higher in β-lactamase producers (≤7) than non-producers (≤5).
Generation W: From the Young People’s Perspective
Authors: Jarić Isidora
Published: June 2019

This paper discusses the position of young people in Ser­bia after October 5th  2000, as can be inferred from the evidence collected in the study ‘Politics and everyday life: Serbia 1999-2002’. The author identifies amongst young people four basic modes of self-positioning within the current social context, as de­scribed by the following labels: ‘B92 generation’, ‘provincials’, ‘fundamentalists’ and ‘guests’. These views encompass politics, their own social and political engagement, views of the future, and  their own selves.
As Time Passes Us By: Temporal Dimensions in Formulas
Authors: Knežević Zlatko
Published: June 2019

In this article, I shall deal with the concept of formula, created by John Cawelti as a means of studying popular culture, mostly lit­erature. Based on a difference between conventions and inventions, this concept promised a lot of change in theoretical dealings with popular culture. However, some changes are needed in its defini­tion, since Cawelti didn't spend a lot of time defining formula's mutation through time as well as its relation to genre, another con­cept used in popular culture studies. I also investigate in greater depth the aforementioned relation between convention and inven­tion.