bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Private and Government Partnership Yayasan Lengis Hijau and Denpasar City Government - Recycling used-cooking-oil into Bio-diesel for Gensets and School Buses
Authors: UDAYANA Core , Kumara Satya
Published: February 2020

Deep frying is a common way of food preparation in Indonesia, both at home and in hotels or restaurants. In Bali, it is estimated that around four million liters of used cooking-oil (UCO) is produced by households alone and between 80 to 120-kilo liter of UCO produced by hotels and restaurants. No figure on the volume of UCOproduced by food stalls (streets stalls or warung) but the number is expected to be high due to a large number of street food stalls in the community. In short, a huge volume of UCO is produced by our kitchen activities. Allegedly, many street traders (pedagang kaki lima) also re-use UCO as cooking oil for preparing their foods. The health impacts of the repetitive use of used-cooking-oil are well understood within the medical world but less on the general public due to long-term or slow effects onpeople’s life and little efforts of the government to create or improve awareness among people. Excessive heating of foods lead to the production of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and free radicals which have carcinogenic effects that destroy food nutrients and potentially damaging our health.
Bali Electrical Energy Demand Forecast and Supply Strategies
Authors: Kumara Satya
Published: February 2020

Untuk menjamin keberlangsungan dan ketersediaan suplai energi, khususnya energi listrik, analisa untuk memprediksi kebutuhan beban untuk masa mendatang baik secara lokal maupun nasional adalah sangat penting untuk dilakukan. Dengan mengetahui besarnya potensi kebutuhan beban untuk masa mendatang, maka rencana pemanfaatan potensi sumber-sumber energi yang tersedia serta strategi penyalurannya dapat disusun. Makalah ini membahas tentang prediksi kebutuhan energi listrik untuk daerah Bali dengan menggunakan model yang terintegrasi. Strategi pemenuhan beban dan potensi pemanfaatan sumber-sumber energi terbarukan juga dibahas dalam makalah ini.
No Evidence of Bias When Using Inappropriate Test for Bias: Comment on Cesario, Johnson, & Terrill 2018
Authors: Ryan William , Evers Ellen Riemke Katrien
Published: February 2020

A recently published paper claimed that there is no evidence of anti-black bias in police shootings (Cesario, Johnson & Terrill 2018). They compare the ratio of blacks and whites shot by police to the number of violent crimes committed by each race, instead of to population levels. Based on this they find no evidence for anti-black bias in police shootings, actually finding an anti-white bias in many cases. However, the methods used by the authors are unable to determine if bias exists. We illustrate by showing that their method is unable to distinguish between a hypothetical world in which no bias exists, and one in which severe anti-black bias exists. Analysis of the same shootings database used by the authors further indicate the authors’ assumptions do not match with the real world. Given this, any conclusions being made from the data and analysis used in the paper are unwarranted.
The prospective sense of agency is rooted in local and global properties of intrinsic functional brain networks
Authors: Di Plinio Simone , Perrucci Mauro Gianni , Ebisch Sjoerd
Published: February 2020

The sense of agency (SoA) refers to a constitutional aspect of the self describing the extent to which individuals feel in control over their actions and consequences thereof. Although the SoA has been associated with mental health and well-being, it is still unknown how interindividual variability in the SoA is embedded in the intrinsic brain organization. We hypothesized that the prospective component of an implicit SoA is associated with brain networks related to SoA and sensorimotor predictions on multiple spatial scales. We replicated previous findings by showing a significant prospective SoA as indicated by intentional binding effects. Then, using task-free functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and graph analysis, we analyzed associations between intentional binding effects and the intrinsic brain organization at regional, modular, and whole-brain scales. The results showed that inter-modular connections of a fronto-parietal module including the premotor cortex, supramarginal gyrus, and dorsal precuneus are associated with individual differences in prospective intentional binding. Notably, prospective intentional binding effects were also related to global brain modularity within a specific structural resolution range. These findings suggest that an implicit SoA generated through sensorimotor predictions relies on the intrinsic organization of the brain connectome on both local and global scales.
URBAN FORAGING: INDIVIDUAL VARIATION IN INNER-CITY GRAFFITI WRITERS’ TARGET PREFERENCES AND SPECIALIZATION
Authors: Neirynck Elias , Vandeviver Christophe , Lens Luc , Beken Tom Vander
Published: February 2020

Objectives: Drawing upon optimal foraging theory, we examine graffiti writers’ individual target preferences to establish the diversity in their target choices (henceforth called “target specialization”). Ecological research implies that the total population of writers can consist of target specialists, generalists, or both. Target preferences are either similar or dissimilar among individuals.Methods: One year of graffiti removal data relating to 1,904 incidents committed by 263 individuals were extracted for a medium-sized city in Belgium. Individual target specialization and preferences were analyzed using ecological network methods.Results: The total diversity in target choices at the aggregate level is primarily the result of substantial between-individual variation. The results indicate that the total population of graffiti writers largely consists of target specialists, and can be divided into subgroups that share similar target preferences. Aggregate patterns of target selection do not accurately reflect individual variation in target choice specialization, at least for graffiti writing.Conclusions: We recommend future research to account for individual differences in target specialization. The patterns observed here are similar to those observed in animal ecology studies supporting the idea that crime patterns might correspond to common behavioral ecological patterns.
Adaptive Rewiring on Coupled Logistic Maps with Heterogeneous Parameters
Authors: Haqiqatkhah MohammadHossein Manuel
Published: February 2020

Adaptive rewiring is the driving force of brain plasticity to form modular, small-world connectivity structure. Highly simplified models for adaptive rewiring represent the dynamic activity of neural masses by coupled logistic maps. Such models have thus far used uniform parametrizations, preventing any cognitive functionality. In order to enable cognitive functions, adaptive rewiring has to be robust to non-uniformity of parameters. Moreover, it should enable function-specific structures to emerge from such parameterization. Coupled logistic maps are characterized by two parameters, namely turbulence (denoted by \alpha), controlling the range of node activation and coupling strength (denoted by \mathcal{E}) between nodes. We study five parameterization conditions of an adaptively rewiring coupled map networks. A baseline (BL) condition with uniform values for \alpha and \mathcal{E} is compared with four conditions in which either \alpha or \mathcal{E} of a subset (viz., minority subgraph) deviates from the remaining units (majority subgraph). These conditions are called: under-turbulent (UT) or over-turbulent (OT), according to \alpha; and under-coupled (UC) or over-coupled (OC), according to \mathcal{E}. For each condition, 10 model instantiations are run for 20 million discrete updates and undergo one million adaptive rewiring steps. To describe the evolution of model network structure, the clustering coefficient, average path length, small-worldness, modularity, degree assortativity, and edge density are calculated, both for the whole network and its minority and majority subgraphs separately. The rich club coefficient is calculated for the final state of the network. Different conditions are compared by representing networks as multivariate distributions of local network statistics. Aggregate scores of within- and between-condition contrast are defined to measure dissimilarity amongst conditions. The degree to which conditions diverge is evaluated statistically. The results show adaptive rewiring to improve all measures substantially (except for average path length), such that highly modular, small-world network structures evolve from random initial conditions, while the structures evolving in different conditions show considerable differentiation.This study offers computational support for robustness of adaptive rewiring algorithm under symmetry-breaking conditions regarding the dynamic evolution of properties characteristic to brain networks. Furthermore, function-specific structures and behaviors emerge from such deviations, implying that functional and structural differentiation can be used to identify functional components in a network, upholding the use of structural and functional connectivity measures in neuroimaging.
Rainfall Runoff Modeling Using HEC-HMS: The Case of Awash Bello Sub-Catchment, Upper Awash Basin, Ethiopia
Authors: Geyisa Namara Wana , Adugna Damise Tamane , Gudu Tufa Fayera
Published: February 2020

Rainfall runoff modeling is one of the most complex hydrological modeling due to the involvement of different watershed physical parameters. It is essential for the analysis of watershed hydrological response toward the received precipitation under the influence of watershed parameters. As it is a replica of watershed hydrological response, rainfall runoff modeling is essential to evaluate the general characteristics of total surface runoff at catchment’s outlet.  The main objective of this study was rainfall runoff modeling using HEC-HMS for Awash Bello sub-catchment. Hydro-meteorological data collected from the National Meteorological Agency and Ministry of Water Resource, Irrigation and Electricity were used for model calibration and validation.  SCS-CN, SCS-UH, Muskingum and monthly constant method were used for precipitation loss modeling, transform modeling, flood routing and base flow modeling respectively. Nash Sutcliff Efficiency and coefficient of determination have been selected for model performance evaluation. The model had shown good performance both during calibration and validation with (NSE = 0.855, R2= 0.867) for calibration and (NSE = 0.739, R2 = 0.863) for validation respectively. PBIAS for calibration and validation were checked and they were within the acceptable range with a value of 4.59% and 5.67% respectively. By the successful accomplishing of calibration and validation, the peak flood from the model (573.7m3/s) was compared with direct observed flow (546.4m3/s) and model provided nearly the same result with the direct observed flow.
Seismic Behavior Analysis of Composite Buildings with Respect to RCC Buildings
Authors: Dahal Sunita , Suwal Rajan
Published: February 2020

Steel concrete composite construction has gained wide acceptance worldwide as an alternative to pure steel and pure concrete construction. The use of steel in construction industry is very low in Nepal compared to many developing countries. There is a great potential for increasing the volume of steel in construction, especially in the current development needs. Not using steel as an alternative construction material and not using it where it is economical is a heavy loss for the country. Use of composite material is of particular interest, due to its significant potential in improving the overall performance through rather modest changes in manufacturing and constructional technologies. Steel concrete composite construction means the concrete slab is connected to the composite beam with the help of shear connectors so that they act as a single unit. In the present work, steel concrete composite (both full and half composite) with RCC options are considered for comparative study of seismic behavior of 10 multistoried commercial buildings (4-storied, 5-storied, 6-storied, 7-storied, 8-storied, 9-storied, 10-storied, 12-storied, 16-storied and 20-storied which is situated in earthquake zone V and for earthquake loading, the provisions of IS:1893 (Part1)-2002 is considered. For modeling of composite and RCC structures, SAP2000 software is used. Steel-concrete composite construction system is an efficient, economical and innovative method for seismic resistance of multi storied buildings. Equivalent static method of seismic analysis is used in the analysis of models. Comparison of parameters like time period, axial force, shear force, bending moment, deflection, storey drifts, base shear, storey stiffness is done for full composite (beam-column both composite), half composite (column composite) and RCC structures. The results are compared and found that composite structure is better in several aspects.
Comparative Study of T Beam Bridge with Conventional Method and Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Yadav Raghabendra , Sah Binay Kumar , Yadav Indra Narayan , Gupta Dinesh Kumar
Published: February 2020

The most commonly and popular type of bridge used in Nepal is T beam bridge due to it's simple in design, construction and maintenance than other types. T-beam Bridge comprises of a concrete slab integral with girders. This type of bridges is more preferred when it comes to connectivity to short distances. So, it is necessary to update the analysis and design methods. Here, in this paper, there is an attempt to study the comparison of maximum bending moment due to live load in a girder and slab bridge for varying span length as 15m, 20m and 25m respectively of T Beam bridge using conventional method. The same bridge is analyzed as a three-dimensional model in finite element software as SAP2000, apply the same loading done for conventional methods and compared the results. The maximum bending moment results obtained from finite element model are lesser than Courbon's method which looks more conservative.
Facile Synthesis of Magnetic Activated Carbon Composite for Arsenic Adsorption
Authors: Karki Bivek , Pandey Pragya , Rajbhandari Rinita , Joshi Sahira , Koirala Agni Raj , Sharma Ram Kumar , Pant Hem Raj
Published: February 2020

Porous activated carbon (AC) and magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) are widely used for the removal of arsenic from water body. Fabrication of composite material of iron oxide NPs on the surface of porous AC can further enhance this activity for commercial application. In this research, a magnetic AC composite for arsenic adsorption was prepared by facile hydrothermal treatment of aqueous solution containing activated carbon obtained from lapsi seed stone, iron(II) chloride, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and ethanol. Several analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the formation of magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles on the surface of porous AC. The prepared materials were accessed for their arsenic adsorption capacity using arsenic (III) trioxide solution and found that composite Fe2O3/AC can remove the arsenic from water far more effectively than activated carbon alone. For 0.5 g/ltr loading of composite sample with contract time of 5 hours, the arsenic content was significantly reduced, which shows that as-fabricated composite can be used potentially for water treatment.
Application of Alum Sludge in Phosphate Phosphorus Removal from Contaminated Water
Authors: Ojha B , Sharma R K , Amatya I. M.
Published: February 2020

This study determines application of alum sludge in phosphate phosphorus (PO43-/P) removal from contaminated water. For the study the alum sludge was collected from Mahankal Water Treatment Plant and dewatered by drying in micro oven under 105°C and crumble to average particle size of 5 mm. 10.7 ppm Synthetic PO43-/P solution was prepared by dissolving Na2HPO4.2H2O. Batch test was conduct to determine the PO43-/P removal efficiency and to develop adsorption isotherm. The phosphorus removal efficiency was tested for 8 g, 16 g, 24 g, 32 g and 40 g alum sludge per L PO43-/P solution for different contact time. The PO43-/P content in the sample solution was determine by L-Ascorbic Acid method using Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu UVmini-12400) in the lab of Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering Tribhuvan University. The PO43-/P removal efficiency was found to be 95.5% for 8 g/L dosing and 98.4% % for 40 g/L. The contact time decreases with increase in dosing 50 min for 8 g/L and 5 min for 40 g/L dosing. The adsorption process best fit Freundlich isotherm with higher correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.87) and Freundlich intensity parameter (1/n) less than unit (1/n = 0.76) upto 50min contact time and beyond 50min contact time intensity parameter (1/n) greater than unit. The adsorption capacity determine from isotherm indicate increase in adsorption capacity with increase in dosing. The adsorption capacity increases from 1.39 to 28.07 mg/g when contract time varies from 1 to 120min.
Idling Fuel Consumption and Emissions of Public Vehicles run by Bhaktapur Minibus Sewa Samiti and its Reduction Possibilities
Authors: Suwal Ravi , Ale Bhakta Bahadur
Published: February 2020

This research paper is carried out to analyze the idling fuel consumption and emissions of public vehicles of Bhaktapur Minibus Sewa Samiti (BMSS) and quantify the reduction possibilities of idling emission. In order to reduce the air pollution in Kathmandu Valley, low carbon technology like idling reduction has become necessity. Idling of passenger vehicle is mainly due to waiting for passengers at the bus stops and stopped by traffic. Idling contributes significantly to energy consumption without any useful output. Many researchers found that idling is harmful to engine and increases maintenance. For that, idling data of different routes were collected and fuel consumption were tested using pseudo method. These data were used to calculate the total idling time, fuel consumption, GHG emissions and financial loss in the routes. Idling time was as high as an hour in a trip. About 18% to 32 % of idling time was due to traffic only and the traffic were high at day (11 am – 5 pm) and evening. The idling fuel consumption and GHG emissions were 117.56 ml to 181.16 ml and 0.31 kg to 0.478 kg per trip in the routes of BMSS respectively. Using 3 minutes of limit, the fuel consumption and emissions could be reduced by 22.48 ml to 59.45 ml and 0.059 kg to 0.157 kg per trip respectively. Rs. 943,783 out of Rs. 3,214,872 of financial loss could be saved in selected routes annually.
Diversity and local status of bryophytes in Mai pokhari of Ilam district, east Nepal
Authors: Pradhan Nirmala , Heimstad Ragnhild
Published: February 2020

Bryophytes in Mai Pokhari area of Ilam District, east Nepal was studied in September 2013 to investigate species diversity and status. A total of 42 bryophytes were compiled occurrence status. Plagiochila exigua (Taylor) Taylor, Dicranella setifera (Mitt.) A. Jaeger, Trematodonkurzii Hampe ex Gangulee and Pseudobarbella niitakayamensis Nog. recorded in this study are new additions to Nepal. Wet and damp areas around this lake are suitable habitats for thesporophytic growth of man+y bryophyte species.
Assessment of non timber forest products in Baghmara Buffer Zone Community Forest, Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Danekhu Udisha , Shrestha Rajeswar , Maharjan Sanu Raja
Published: February 2020

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are the forest products except timber used for various purposes from which economic status of the country can be increased through green growth based economy. The study was conducted in Baghmara Buffer Zone Community Forest for the inventory, to document various uses and find out the preferred NTFPs potential for economic development of Community Forest User Groups. Stratified random sampling was applied in which 50 quadrats of size 25m×20m for trees, 100 subplots of 10m×10m for shrubs and 200 small subplots of 1m×1msize for herbs and climbers were taken. Parameters like density, frequency, abundance, importance value index, diversity index, evenness index and dominance index were calculated to find out the ecological status of NTFPs. Questionnaire survey of 100 households was done for studying different uses and interview with 10 key informants were carried out to identify 10 most preferred NTFPs. Altogether, 109 NTFPs were enumerated. Trewia nudiflora, Clerodendrum viscosum, Imperatacylindrica and Mikania micrantha were dominant tree, shrub, and herb and climber species accordingto Importance value Index (IVI). There is significant difference in density of trees, shrubs, herbs and climbers between different sample quadrats i.e. p value < 0.05. NTFPs found were used for medicine, fodder, food, veterinary, dying, handicrafts, crop management, ornamental, insecticides, construction, beverage, piscicidal, religious and miscellaneous purposes. Calamus tenuis, Curcumalonga, Piper longum, Phyllanthus emblica, Asparagus racemosus, Terminalia bellirica, Terminaliachebula, Bauhinia variegata, Tinospora sinensis and Dryopteris cochleata were ten most preferred Non Timber Forest Products from matrix preference ranking.
Status of herpetofauna in Rupandehi and Arghakhanchi districts, Nepal
Authors: Nepali Pit Bahadur , Singh Nanda Bahadur
Published: February 2020

Herpetofauna are unique creature which comprise both amphibians and reptiles. The present study was carried out on herpetofaunal diversity in Rupandehi and Arghakhanchi districts. Each of six sampling stations was conducted in the study areas. Ten standardized 10 x 200 m strip transects and 20-25 standard Quadrat sizes of 20 m x 20 m were set in each station. Observed museum specimens and questionnaire survey were also conducted during data collection. A total of 45 spe cies of herpetofauna was recorded with 9 species of amphibians) and 36 species of reptiles. Six species were from the family Ranidae, two species from Bufonidae and one speciesfrom Rhacophoridae. Lizards were represented by 11 species belonging to four different families. Each of Gekkonidae, Agamidae and Scincidae family was represented by 3 species and the Varanidae by two species. The family Crocodylidae was represented by one species. The order Testudines (turtles) was represented by 2 species from family trionychidae and bataguridae. Twenty two species of snakes were recorded from 6 different families. The amphibian species, namely; Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis, Zakerana nepalensis, Bufo melanostictus and B. stomaticusand reptile species Calotes versicolor were relatively abundant. Seven species of amphibians and18 species of reptiles were common in both districts. The study areas were diverse microhabitats due to the elevation from 71 m to 2004 m with plain, Churia and mountain range.
Contents and the language used in graffiti: A case of Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Paudel Jagadish , Neupane Pratiksha
Published: February 2020

Graffiti is prevalent in modern cities across the world. It represents a range of issues and ideas, and its meaning can be interpreted socially, culturally, and politically. It features distinct forms of language. Using Multimodal Discourse Analysis (MDA) approach, this study analyses the contents, language and linguistic features of 44 graffiti arts found in the Kathmandu Valley to interpret the meanings of the graffiti. The results of this study reveal multiple issues such as culture, politics, gender discrimination and violence against women. The use of language and linguistics in the graffiti seems distinct in terms of word choice, syntactic structure, and rhetorical devices. It was found that the graffitists used multiple modes such as sign, symbol, color, words with images and stylish writing structures. The study will be of great importance to the researchers who want to analyze the language of graffiti and interpret the meanings they denote and to contribute to the body of existing literature on linguistic studies of graffiti. It is also useful for course designers and educators as they can incorporate graffiti in the courses and use them as resource materials in the classroom.
Development of Optimal Tour Time Model for Tourist Destinations in A City: Application in Pokhara City Network
Authors: Baral Purushottam , Shrestha Jagat Kumar
Published: February 2020

When a tourist visits a city, they tend to visit as many touristic places in the city as possible within their time limit. So, for optimization of their limited time budget and allowing them to spend their maximum time in the destination, this paper proposes a model to find an optimal route for the destination points a tourist is interested into. The computer model developed in this paper makes a sub-tour within the original network and search for an optimal tour route hence giving total travel time and total time required to visit desired destinations, and returning back to the place where you started from. The model enables fast decision support for tourists. The model developed is then applied in network of Pokhara and optimal route is found for a sample set of destinations.
Numerical Simulation of a Creeping Landslide Induced by a Snow Melt Water
Authors: Bhat D.R. , Wakai A.
Published: February 2020

In this study, a finite element based numerical method has been considered to evaluate the creeping behavior of a landslide induced by snow melt water. A two-dimensional elasto-viscoplastic constitutive model was used to simulate the creeping behavior owing to groundwater level fluctuations of the Tomuro landslide of Gunma, Japan as a case study. Two new control constitutive parameters were incorporated in the numerical model for the first time to better understand the creeping behavior of a landslide induced by snow melt water. Such control constitutive parameters are estimated based on the relation between the total factor of safety, calculated by the Janbu's Simplified Method (i.e., Limit Equilibrium Method), and the field monitoring displacement rate of the Tomuro landslide of Gunma prefecture, Japan. The snowfall precipitation was also considered during the calculation of total factor of safety. Others required material parameters for landslide simulation were obtained from the field investigation and laboratory tests of the collected blocked samples. The simulation results of deformation pattern and shear strain pattern were presented and discussed to understand the creeping behaviour of the Tomuro landslide. Moreover, the predicted and measured time histories of horizontal displacement of the Tomuro landslide were compared for the validity of the proposed numerical model, and found in good agreements with each other. Therefore, it is believed that the proposed numerical method will be applicable to understand the creeping behavior of a landslide induced by snow melt water in the future and at the same time, long-term monitoring and management of such landslide will be much easier.
Features of feverish reaction in children with herpes virus infection
Authors: Bulat L.M. , Medrashevskaya Y.A. , Fik L.O. , Gyluk O.G.
Published: February 2020

One of the most persistent and striking manifestations of herpes virus infections is fever. The feverish reaction is different and depends from the child's age and the effect on the child's body of pyrogenic substances. The main biological and pathogenetic feature of herpesviruses is the long-term presence in the body of the child pathogens, which are present in different tissues. This causes the polymorphism of clinical manifestations and the severity of certain infectious diseases. The aim of our work was the analysis of modern scientific data regarding herpes infection and the observation of children in whom the fever lasted three or more days. We examined 86 children aged 1–7 years with herpesvirus infection in whom fever was observed. Verification of the diagnosis and clarification of herpes virus infection was carried out within 1–3 days from the moment of hospitalization by determining the polymerase chain reaction, Ig M and G to herpes viruses of types 1, 2, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus and type 6 and 7 herpes viruses in blood and smears-prints of tonsils. The degree of activity of the inflammatory process in hepatocytes was evaluated by the level of alanine aminotransferases (ALT). To determine the extent of damage to hepatocytes used the indirect method — the Ritz coefficient. We used absolute and relative statistics using Microsoft Excel on an IBM PC/AT computer to evaluate the study results. In our study, 55.8% of children had pyretic fever (temperature above 39°C).The duration of the febrile reaction in 52.32% of patients was acute from 6 to 7 days. In 88.37% of children of the first 3 years of life with herpesvirus infection, a febrile reaction was accompanied by a general intoxication syndrome and manifestations of emotional lability, increased irritability, tearfulness, sleep disturbance, negative reaction to examination, and rapid fatigue. A rash on skin and mucous membranes was observed in 27.9% of children and an increase in the size of liver was recorded in 79.05% of patients.
Effect of biliopancreatic loop length mini gastric bypass on metabolic disorders resolution and nutritional deficiency
Authors: Tyvonchyk O.S. , Moskalenko V.V. , Vinogradov R.I.
Published: February 2020

Recently, the International Federation of Obesity Surgery (IFSO) has recognized gastric bypass surgery as one of the major bariatric / metabolic surgeries. However, the issue of nutritional deficiency after mini-shunting, which leads to repeated surgical interventions for deficient states, remains debatable. Efforts to balance the loss of excess body weight, compensation for concomitant metabolic disorders and nutritional insufficiency make the issue of the “ideal” length of the biopancreatic loop relevant. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to compare the bariatric and metabolic effects of mini-shunting of the stomach depending on the length of the biliary pancreatic loop. The study included 42 patients (24 women (57.1%) and 18 men (42.9%)), aged 24 to 65 years, with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg / m2 and above, with a mini-gastric bypass with minimally invasive access. The operation consisted of forming a long gastric reservoir along the small curvature of the stomach with the imposition of a semi-manual anastomosis with a loop of the small intestine 200–250 cm from the ligament of the Trinity. The length of the biopancreatic loop was selected according to the body mass index (200 cm — <45 kg / m2 (23 patients), 250+ cm — ˃45 kg / m2 (15 patients)) and the nature of the concomitant metabolic disorders. Anthropometric, laboratory and instrumental research methods were used. The level of HbA1c and the level of triglycerides were determined. The results were evaluated at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after surgery. Statistical processing of data was performed using StatPlus 6 Profesional. Postoperative complications were diagnosed in 3 (7.2%) patients. An early complication of Twisted pouch, which required repeated surgery, was observed in 1 (2.4%) patient. Late complications (peptic ulcer of gastroenteroanastomosis and insufficient weight loss) were found in 2 (4.8%) patients. The average percentage of excess body weight loss in the 200 cm and 250 cm group was 70.1 ± 0.8% and 71.8 ± 0.6% (p>0.05), respectively; type 2 diabetes mellitus was diagnosed in 5 (83.3%) and 7 (87.5%) patients, respectively; dyslipidemia compensation was achieved in 3 (50%) and 5 (71.4%) patients, respectively; hypocalcaemia was detected in 1 (12.5%) and 3 (27.3%) patients, respectively; decreased levels of iron were diagnosed in 1 (12.5%) and 2 (18.2%) patients, respectively. Thus, the results obtained indicate that as the length of the loop increases, the metabolic effect increases, but the risk of electrolyte exchange disorders may increase.
Experience of providing early intervention services in the municipal health institution
Authors: Bedrega S.M. , Yakimenko O.O. , Kytaiska O.P. , Gorishchak S.P. , Kryvonogova O.V.
Published: February 2020

The Government of Ukraine has approved a plan of measures for the implementation of the pilot project "Creating a system of early intervention services to ensure the development of the child, preserve his health and life" for 2019-2021. The pilot regions implementing the early intervention service include ten regions of Ukraine, including the Odessa region. The main goal of piloting the project is to create and develop an early intervention system for children with disabilities or the risk of disability and their families, to improve the quality of early intervention services, to reduce the level of disability of children in Ukraine and to prevent their institutionalization at an early age. The purpose is to consider, on the example of a municipal non-profit enterprise of urban subordination, a mechanism for implementing early intervention services in Odessa. The materials of the research are the principles of financing of the health care system of the city of Odessa and the work of local medical institutions in the conditions of reforming the medical industry; methods are description, analysis, synthesis, generalization, graphic design. The article provides an example of funding services for the public at the expense of both national and local budgets, as well as mechanisms for coordinating services for children with disabilities or the risk of disability and their families.
Influence of environmental factors on the qualitative and quantitative parameters of male ejaculate (literature review)
Authors: Khmil S.V. , Mayorova O.Yu. , Dudchuk I.V.
Published: February 2020

Today it is important to study the problem of male infertility, as well as to identify the factors of its occurrence. The purpose of the work is to evaluate the overall picture of the quality of ejaculate during the last 50 years and to determine the reasons for such changes. More than 40 literary sources were published for thorough analysis in the period 1984–2018 (the share of new references is 20%). There was a decrease in sperm concentration by 1.5% / year, total sperm count — 1.6% / year, total sperm motility — 0.4% / year, decrease in the percentage of progressive motility sperm by 5.5% / year and with normal morphology 2.2% / year. One of the main reasons for the deterioration of sperm quality is the impact of negative environmental factors — chemical and radioactive contamination, as well as electromagnetic radiation. Among the most toxic substances are the heavy metals, pesticides, bisphenol A, phthalates, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxin and its derivatives. Thus, over the last 50 years there has been a decline in the qualitative and quantitative indices of ejaculate men worldwide. One of the reasons is the worsening environmental situation.
Dysfunctional respiratory disorders in children. Modern status of problems and importance in clinical practice
Authors: Nevoia M.V. , Pypa L.V. , Svistilnik R.V.
Published: February 2020

In addition to organic lung diseases that lead to respiratory distress, there are also functional respiratory disorders that predominantly occur in emotional disorders and also impair patients' quality of life. Research in recent years has expanded the range of functional respiratory disorders, to which, in addition to hyperventilation syndrome, there are a number of disorders that are collectively referred to as “dysfunctional breathing”. Therefore, the aim of the study was to analyze the clinical forms of dysfunctional respiratory disorders, their comorbidity with organic respiratory diseases in children, and to consider possible mechanisms of their occurrence, using the world literature data for the last 10 years in databases MedLine, Cochrane Library, PubMed EMBASE, Science Index, in which actuality in the practice of a doctor, modern views on pathogenesis, clinic, diagnostics of dysfunctional respiratory disorders, their influence on quality of life and the course of concomitant comorbid pathologies, especially bronchial asthma, were covered. This, in turn, has highlighted a number of controversial issues and aspects that further scientific research should focus on.
Manajemen Kelas di SMA Negeri 2 Model Kota Lubuklinggau
Authors: Marianita Marianita , Putra M. Rusni Eka , Prananosa Ahmad Gawdy
Published: February 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine classroom management in the SMA Negeri 2 Model Lubuklinggau City. This study uses a qualitative approach with qualitative descriptive methods. Data collection techniques include; observation, interview and documentation. To determine the validity (trustworthiness) of the data required inspection techniques. There are four criteria that can be used to test the validity of data, namely the degree of trust (credibility), transferability, dependability and the certainty of data and research results, data analysis techniques using techniques; editing, category, displaying data and interpretation. Conclusion, classroom management in Lubuklinggau City Model 2 Senior High School is quite good, this can be seen from the classroom atmosphere and students' motivation in learning quite well and then also adequate facility support in managing classroom management. Then the communication between colleagues and school leaders runs well in classroom management, so the learning and teaching process in the classroom is quite conducive

Keywords; Classroom Management, Model Schools
Pendidikan Karakter Berbasis Budaya Lokal Tapis Lampung Sebagai Upaya Memperkuat Identitas Bangsa
Authors: Isbandiyah Isbandiyah , Supriyanto Supriyanto
Published: February 2020

The purpose of this study is to analyze the values ​​of the character of Lampung Tapis as an effort to strengthen the identity of the Indonesian nation. The method used is a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. The data collection technique uses library studies and the analysis model used is the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) model or critical discourse analysis. The results showed that Tapis fabric was made with a embroidery system, using cotton yarn and silver or gold thread and with decorative motifs of ingredients. Tapis cloth is usually worn by Lampung tribal girls and women, as supplies for traditional, religious and marriage ceremonies. In Tapis, the values ​​of life or character values ​​are developed in Lampung society. These character values ​​include sacred values, social stratification values, historical values ​​and understanding of nature, values ​​of creativity and inclusiveness, economic value, value of cooperation, and values ​​of perseverance, thoroughness and patience. Lampung Tapis cloth is one of the national identities of Indonesia which is not owned by other nations. Therefore, as an effort to strengthen the national identity, Lampung Tapis Fabrics were introduced to the international community. Based on the results of analysis from various sources, it can be concluded that Tapis is one form of achievement of Lampung society civilization

Keywords: Character Value, Lampung Filter, National Identity
Pengaruh Metode Pembelajaran Pohon Keluarga dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Pada Mata Pelajaran Sejarah
Authors: Meri Destel
Published: February 2020

This study aims to determine the effect of applying the Family Tree method on student learning outcomes in learning History in class X SMAN 1 Payakumbuh District. This type of research is experimental quarsi research. The population in this study were all students of class X SMAN 1 District Payakumbuh consisting of 4 classes with the total number of students, namely 116 students. The sampling technique was taken by proportionate stratified random sampling. The result from the data analysis, it was obtained Thitung = 5.05 and T table = 1.68 where 1.68 <5.05> 1.68 which means that the hypothesis was accepted at the 95% confidence level. Thus it can be concluded that, there is the influence of the application of the Family Tree learning method to student learning outcomes compared to conventional learning methods in history learning in class X SMA N 1 Payakumbuh District.

Keywords: Family Tree Method and Learning Outcomes
Strategi Pelaksanaan Pendidikan PAI Berwawasan Multikultural di Sekolah
Authors: Asrin Ahmad
Published: February 2020

This paper discusses how to build and develop Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects with multicultural insights in Schools, while the focus of the discussion is how to strategy in education with multicultural insights and how to develop them in Schools. The method used in this discussion is qualitative research library approach. The results of the discussion illustrate that the application of multicultural education in schools must be integrated with a variety of relevant subjects and are based on the social conditions of children and not merely the adoption of multicultural education concepts of other nations and the development of multicultural education design in schools consists of three stages, namely: analyzing factors potential multicultural nuances, determining approaches, methods and media for multicultural learning, and developing multicultural based learning designs. The conclusion of this research is that the forerunners of multicultural education must be integrated with a variety of relevant subjects with respect to plurality and heterogeneity.

Keywords: Strategy of Implementation, PAI Subject, Multicultural Insights
Aksesibiltas dan Partisipasi Politik Penyandang Disabilitas di Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Mais Asrorul , Yaum Lailil Aflahkul
Published: February 2020

This study aims to describe 1) regulations related to election implementation for disability, 2) constraints in realizing election access for peoples with disabilities, 3) efforts to realize election access for peoples with disabilities and 4) the role of peoples with disabilities to participate in politics. The method in this research uses descriptive qualitative. The results of the study indicate that the election law and peoples with disabilities have accommodated the rights of persons with disabilities in politics. While the obstacles are structural and cultural constraints from the government, the society and people with disabilities. As for the efforts made by the Jember Ellection Committee to realize elections access is to build communication with disability organizations and form democratic volunteers from the disability segment. Peoples with disabilities both personally and in organizations actively carry out the discourse and provide advice to the government and Jember Ellection Committee for the realization to improve electoral access. From the results of the study it can be concluded that in accordance with the Election Law on disability the KPU continues to make efforts to include persons with disabilities in elections to reduce and disability to vote.

Keywords: Accessibility, Participation, Politics, Disability
Komposisi Gerak pada Pertunjukan Kesenian Tari Petuk di Desa Sade Kabupaten Lombok Tengah
Authors: Fajrianti Nur Aini , Imtihan Yuspianal
Published: February 2020

This research aims to describe motion composition and presentation formation of Petuk dance at Sade Village Central Lombok.An approach  used on this research is descriptif qualitative. The object is Petuk dance whichis cover motion composition and presentation formation. The technique for collecting all data by using 1) observation, 2) interview, and 3) documentation. The data is analyzed by 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation, and 3) Conclusion. While for checking data validity, this research used triangulation technique. This research shows some results, they are 1) motion composition include a) motion elements, b) kinds of motion, c) motion caracter. 2) presentation of petuk dance consist of a) petuk dance attribute, b) clothing, c) accompaniment, d) and property, e) decoration, f) lighting, g) place for presentation. From the results of the study it can be concluded that Petuk Dance is a dance art that requires many elements and types of movements. In Petuk Dance performances also require things like music, clothing, make-up.

Keywords: Motion Composition, Presentation Formation, Petuk Dance.
Le traitement instrumental : « Qu’en reste-t-il aujourd’hui ? »
Authors: Spindler L. , Pommaret E. , de Parades V.
Published: February 2020

Le traitement instrumental est défini comme l’ensemble des traitements physiques réalisables en consultation visant à traiter un saignement et/ou un prolapsus hémorroïdaire de grade 3 maximum. Trois techniques instrumentales sont validées : les injections sclérosantes (IS), la photocoagulation infrarouge (PCI) et la ligature élastique (LE). Les principales contre-indications au traitement instrumental sont les maladies inflammatoires chroniques intestinales actives, les suppurations anopérinéales, les troubles de l’hémostase et de la coagulation et la prise d’un traitement anticoagulant ou antiagrégant sauf aspirine seule. Les résultats à court terme sont similaires quel que soit le traitement instrumental. On observe une disparition ou une amélioration des symptômes chez 70 à 90% des patients. La LE est la technique instrumentale la plus efficace en cas de prolapsus (jusqu’à un grade 3 au maximum) et impose moins de séances de traitement. Les résultats des IS et de la PCI se dégradent avec le temps, respectivement 20 et 40 % d’efficacité à un an, alors que l’efficacité de la LE se maintient, supérieure à 70 % après deux ans. La PCI est la technique instrumentale la plus sûre et la mieux tolérée. Des complications infectieuses graves ont été décrites après IS. Pour cette raison, la PCI tend à remplacer les IS pour le traitement des saignements en cas d’hémorroïdes internes de grades 1 et 2. Des complications infectieuses et hémorragiques graves ont également été décrites pour la LE. Une antibioprophylaxie est recommandée chez les patients immunodéprimés.
Politics of Identity: The Face of Islam in the International E-Media
Authors: Rasul Sarwet , Khan Azka , Mazhar Shumaila
Published: February 2020

The portrayal of Islam in a hostile relationship with rationality, liberty, and tolerance, leads to a politics of identity were a marginalized community embattles to re-affirm and resist the tarnished face. The bigoted perception of Islam as a political, economic, and social threat reinforces the unfounded Islamophobia and needs production of counter-narrative by scholars and researchers believing in humanity and equality. This paper aims to explore the discursive construction of Islam through the use of E-media caricatures. Discourse historical approach (DHA) is used to analyze the discourse of 16 Emedia caricatures disseminated on the World Wide Web in the years 2017 and 2018. The analysis demonstrates the discursive strategies namely referential strategy, predication, argumentation and intensification used in the (mis)representation and (de)legitimization of the face of Islam in the E-Media. This study gives a deeper insight into the issue of the negative identity construction of Islam using caricatures
Incredulity Towards Metanarratives: A GenderBased Study of Sultanas Dream by Roqeyya Begum
Authors: Malghani Mehwish , Khan Mehwish Ali , Naz Hina
Published: February 2020

Patriarchy has always been a dominant metanarrative among different societies, hence controlling all other power centered notions too. The ones affected, for instance, women started retaliating against dominance but postmodernism gave them a platform. Roqqeya Sakahwat Hussein in 1905 wrote a short story Sultanas Dream A qualitative based study, utilizing textual analysis has been done to look at Sultanas dream through the lens of Postmodernism based on Lyotards theory of Incredulity towards grand and metanarratives. The analysis shows Husseins (1905) rejection of grand narrative, i.e gender here, in her short story Sultas Dream. She presented a land where women are assigned roles based on power, logic and reasoning. They are rulers, scientists and educationists and males were not even visible in the story. They were barbarious, and bound to stay in boundaries. It is thus highlighted that Hussein (1905) has shown incredulity towards the power center and metanarrative, which is gender here.