bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DECREASING OF MECHANISMS DYNAMIC LOADING AT THE TRANSIENT STATE
Authors: Loveikin V. S. , Romasevich Yu. O.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. It is necessary to select modes of motion to reduce the dynamic loads in the mechanisms. This choice should be made on optimization basis. The purpose of research is to study methods of synthesis regimes of mechanisms and machines motion that provide optimal modes of movement for terminal and integral criteria. Methodology. For research the one-mass dynamic model of the mechanism has been used. As optimization criteria the terminal and comprehensive integral criteria were used. The stated optimization problem has been solved using dynamic programming and variational calculation. The direct variation method, which allowed finding only approximate solution of the original problem of optimal control, has been used as well. Findings. The ways of ensuring the absolute minimum of terminal criterion have been set for each method of problem solving. The stated characteristics show softness changes of kinematic functions during braking of mechanism. They point to the absolute minimum of adopted terminal criterion in the calculation. Originality. It is necessary to introduce new variables in the system equations during the solving of optimal control problems using dynamic programming to achieve an absolute minimum of terminal criteria. In general, to achieve a minimum of n-order terminal criterion an optimization problem should find relatively (n+1)-th order function. When optimization problems is solving by variational calculation in order to ensure a minimization of n-th order terminal criterion by selecting the appropriate boundary conditions, it is necessary to solve the Euler-Poisson 2(n+1)-th order equation (subject to symmetric setting boundary conditions). It is a necessary condition for an extremum of the functional with the (n+1)-th order integrant. Practical value. Minimizing of adopted terminal criterion in the calculation allows eliminate the brunt in kinematic gearing of mechanisms, which increases their operational life. In addition, the reducing of the acceleration increasing intensity of system driving mass (for example, rotor of electric motor) allows reducing undesirable energy losses in a drive.
DETERMINATION OF STOPPING DISTANCE OF UNPOWERED ROLLING STOCK BY METHOD OF SEQUENTIAL BRAKING
Authors: Reidemeister O. H. , Shaposhnyk V. Yu.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. In the paper it is necessary to estimate the determination accuracy of a car stopping distance during the test by the method of sequential braking. The method of sequential braking is applied for experimental evaluation of the stopping distances. Unlike the abandonment method when a sample car is disconnected from the tractive connection and they record the stopping distance of a single car from the moment of uncoupling to the moment of stop, the method of sequential braking involves stopping distance measurement of the tractive connection, the integrity of which in the course of the test is not affected, but its set (locomotive, locomotive with the track test car or with a sample car) at the different stages of the test is changed. Direct measuring of the stopping distance of a sample car is not possible using this way, it requires calculating of the stopping distance values of the tractive connection. This adversely affects the accuracy of the result, but it can increase the safety level of the test. Methodology. To evaluate the accuracy researches have conducted the numerical experiment, which simulated experimental processing of stopping distance values. An error was found by giving disturbance of basic data (stopping distance of tractive connection of different configuration) and analyzing the resulted scatter of readings (stopping distance of a single car). Findings. The study proved: 1) the relative error of car stopping distances value, with relative error of basic data 1%, made 3.3-19.7% (depending on the tractive connection variant). 2) the proposed ways of error reduction (without track test car, less-weighed-locomotive use) allowed declining the error to 2.15-5.1%. Originality. The methodology of error estimation of car stopping distances determination under tests by the method of sequential braking was proposed. Practical value. Work results make it possible to replace the running brake tests by the abandonment method, under which the integrity of tractive connections is broken, with safer testing by the method of sequential braking, providing the level of result accuracy of 2-5%.
THE CAUSES STUDY OF THE PREMATURE DESTRUCTION OF THE CONCRETE SLEEPERS ON THE ZNAMENKA TRACK OF THE IF10 OF THE ODESSA RAILWAY
Authors: Kovalenko V. V. , Zayats Y. L. , Pshinko P. O.
Published: December 2015

Purpose. The aim of the paper is to study the factors that led to the premature destruction of concrete sleepers. Methodology. The express-method of determining the morphology and chemical composition of structural components in concrete, patented by Dnipropetrovsk National University of Railway Transport was used in the paper. Methodology makes it possible to control the morphology and chemical composition of cement crystals as the weakest link in the structure of composite material – concrete, and to predict, in accordance with the recommendations of the German Scientists, the possibility of structural transformation of cement in the solid state, which determines the durability of the composite material. Findings. The mass destruction of concrete sleepers on railways of Ukraine is becoming more frequent every year. Moreover, if such destruction in 2010 appears after 4-5 years of operation, in 2015 it is only after 2-3 years of installing the sleepers on the main railways. The nature of the destruction of concrete sleepers can be noted as malty factors influence on it. The batches of cement and other raw materials have been investigated before using with the standard methods in accredited laboratories of PAC «Ukrgeolbudm» (Kyiv) and received a positive evaluation for use in the production of concrete sleepers. However, a significant error in experimental data by standard methods not allowed revealing the critical properties of materials that adversely effect on the durability of rail base concrete. According to the research it was determined that the causes of mass destruction of sleepers are: 1) the inhomogeneity of the macrostructure of the concrete, as a consequence of the use of crushed rock of fraction 5-25 mm; 2) the impact of aggressive environment on the surface of the concrete sleepers; 3) the presence of a secondary structure of sleepers of large ettringite crystals prone to restructuring and the presence of alkaline silicic acid reaction products around the amorphous or those containing amorphous silica sand particles; 4) the exceeding of regulatory factor of the reduced alkalinity of dense and porous components of cement stone is respectively to 3.6 and 3.2 times; 5) saturation of the surface of sand particles of chlorine atoms, which are further accelerate and initiate the alkaline silicic acid reaction. Originality. The scientists firstly applied the author's proprietary express-method of studying the morphology and chemical composition of the structural components of concrete. Practical value. The application of the proposed research methodology and structure of raw materials in the concrete production cycle of enterprises will help to prevent the premature deterioration of concrete as a result of internal factors.
Vladimir Mikhailovich Zhukovsky
Authors: Editors Chimica Techno Acta
Published: December 2015

This issue consists of the articles written by renowned experts in the field of solid state chemistry from Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Ulan-Ude and St. Petersburg, and is dedicated to the memory of Vladimir Mikhailovich Zhukovsky, who remains an example for us in science and life.
Announcing a New Journal Section: Community Outreach
Authors: Evans Michele , Moy Beverly
Published: December 2015

The Oncologist announces a new section, “Community Outreach,” which will provide a dedicated forum for issues of access to care and cancer prevention across the economic continuum. Community Outreach will focus on publishing high-impact clinical, prevention, and applied research, and practical information and analyses on disparities in cancer care across the economic continuum.
Russian Higher Education in China
Authors: Khisamutdinov Amir
Published: December 2015

In the first half of the 20th century, Russian emigrants in China created a network of higher education institutions based on the Russian pre-revolutionary education system. By analyzing periodical publications and memoirs, we can trace the history of major institutions: Harbin School of Law, Harbin Polytechnic University, State Higher Teacher Training Institute, Institute of Oriental and Commercial Sciences. These institutions were also the cradle for Chinese intelligentsia, with Russian professors successfully teaching future engineers, lawyers, orientalist scholars, teachers, theologians and musicians.
Suprasellar colloid cyst: An unusual location
Authors: GL Paniraj , M Panigrahi , AK Reddy
Published: December 2015

Background: Colloid cysts are rare intracerebral lesions that are preferentially encountered within the third ventricle. There are only a few reports in which colloid cysts are described in other locations such as the fourth ventricle, brainstem, cerebellum and suprasellar region. Clinical description: Young female had presented with headache since one year and on episode of generalized tonic, clonic seizures one week ago. She had bitemporal visual field cuts on examination. Imaging showed a hyperdense suprasellar lesion which was isointense on T1 weighted MR images, profoundly hypointense on T2 weighted images, and did not show any enhancement on post contrast MR study. It showed no restriction on DWI. A pteronal craniotomy and total excision of the lesion was done and the patient recovered well with no further neurological deficits. Pathology was consistant with a colloid cyst. Conclusion: Colloid cyst is rarely found in suprasellar location. Such a rare diagnosis has to be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients who present with a suprasellar cystic lesion. Keywords: Colloid cyst; Enterogenous cyst; Rathkes' cleft cyst
Acquired Chiari I malformation following a lumbo-peritoneal shunt – William’s hypothesis revisited
Authors: B Gupta , M Panigrahi
Published: December 2015

Background: Syrinx formation can occur in congenital conditions like Chiari malformation, split cord malformation and also in acquired conditions like trauma, infections and malignancy. Several hypotheses have been put forward to explain the pathogenesis of syrinx formation; William’s pressure dissociation hypothesis is one amongst them. We report a 55 year female who developed Chiari I malformation with syrinx formation, two months after lumbo-peritoneal shunt for communicating hydrocephalus as an evidence to support William’s hypothesis. Case report: A 55 year old female with no comorbidities was operated two years ago for a left frontotemporal fungal granuloma. She was asymptomatic until two months back when she developed headache and difficulty in walking. CSF analysis was normal and CT head showed communicating hydrocephalous. A Lumbo-peritoneal shunt was performed and patient improved symptomatically following surgery. Two months into the follow up period, she had recurrence of symptoms. MRI brain with CV junction showed communicating hydrocephalus with Chiari I malformation and syrinx formation. Patient underwent a right ventriculo- peritoneal shunt with ligation of lumbo-peritoneal shunt following which she was relieved of her symptoms. A follow up imaging showed resolution of hydrocephalus and obliteration of syrinx. Conclusion: Acquired Chiari I malformation with syrinx formation after lumbo-peritoneal shunt and resolution of the same after ligation of shunt tube supports William’s hypothesis. Keywords : Chiari; syrinx; shunt
Breast cancer screening and impalpable breast cancers –Our experience
Authors: M Jwala Srikala
Published: December 2015

Abstract is not available for this article
Left diaphragmmatic eventration with gastric volvulus: Laparoscopic mesh repair of left diaphragmatic eventration
Authors: T Lakshmikanth , K Sanjeeva Rao
Published: December 2015

Background: Eventration of diaphragm is defined as an abnormal elevation of an intact diaphragm and most often is characterized by a developmental abnormality of the diaphragm musculature. It usually remains asymptomatic in early life and presents later with respiratory and gastrointestinal complications. It is also seen in acquired conditions like phrenic nerve dysfunction in old age. Material and methods: A 64 yr man came with abdominal discomfort and fullness with nonbilous intermittent vomitings for 20days and unable to take food. Chest roentgenogram revealed an elevated left hemidiaphragm and a shift of the lower mediastinum to right. Barium study showed gastric volvulus. CT scan showed eventration of left dome of diaphragm with gastric volvulus. Results: The procedures were performed laparoscopically and follow up showed excellent results. Patient recovered well with symptomatic relief. Conclusion: All cases of diaphragmatic eventration do not require surgical intervention if it is not associated with adverse symptoms. However treatment of laparoscopic mesh repair by abdominal approach is indicated if it is symptomatic. Laparoscopic approach has become an attractive alternative because of its association with less postoperative pain and better cosmesis. Keywords: Gastric volvulus; Left diaphragmatic eventration; Laproscopic mesh repair
Recent significant advances in medicine
Authors: N Das Undurti
Published: December 2015

Experimental cancer therapeutics delivered to tumors via nanoparticles could provide a safer and more effective therapy compared to conventional chemotherapy.
Recent advances of nanoparticles in cancer therapy and diagnosis
Authors: B Srinivasarao , GVVS Kanakabhushanam , UN Das , TNVKV Prasad , S Kakarla
Published: December 2015

Recent advances in nanotechnology may offer new hope for significant improvement in the success of cancer treatment, especially in preventing tumor growth and progression. Having grown exponentially, the focus of nanotechnology has been on engineering diversiﬁed novel applications that even go beyond therapeutic activity; nanotechnology also offers the ability to detect diseases, such as cancer, much earlier than ever imaginable. Nanoparticles with enhanced surface properties are able to diffuse with greater ease inside the tumor cells delivering a high amount of drug selectively to tumor cells with significant reduced toxicity. The association of chemotherapeutic agents with nanoparticles offers improvement in the solubility and stability of antitumor agents, avoidance of drug degradation, and reductions in therapeutic dose and toxicity, increasing drug levels in tumor tissue and decreasing them in healthy tissue. In this review, we discuss the current state of research on applications of nanoparticles (NPs) for cancer therapy, diagnosis and also advance of nanoparticles. Keywords: Nanotechnology; Nanoparticles; Liposome; Micelles; Quantum dot; Gold nanoparticles, Magnetic nanoparticles; Carbon nanotubes; Dendrimers; Cancer therapy; Cancer biomarkers
Postoperative ileus
Authors: RA Sastry
Published: December 2015

Abstract is not available for this article
Hain’s test- a rapid aid for identification and sensitivity testing of multidrug resistant and extended drug resistant tuberculosis
Authors: B Madhavi Latha , K Anil  Bilolikar
Published: December 2015

Abstract is not available for this article
METHODS OF ANTI-CRISIS RESTRUCTURING FOR TOWN-FORMING ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Rubanova K. A.
Published: December 2015

A distinguishing feature of town-forming organization is a high socio-economic importance, and therefore very large number of persons, including the government, is interested in its functioning. The economic problems of financial recovery and enterprise restructuring can only be solved at the state level. However, the blind "infusion" of money to any town-forming organizations in a state of crisis is not a solution. The purpose of this work is to considerate the cases of state intervention during the anti-crisis restructuring of town-forming organization and assessment the suitability of such involvement.
Peningkatan Kualitas Ampas Tebu Sebagai Pakan Ternak Melalui Fermentasi dengan Penambahan Level Tepung Sagu yang Berbeda
Authors: Samadi Samadi , Wajizah Sitti , Sabda Sabda
Published: December 2015

(Improvement of fermented bagasse quality as animal feed by fermentation through administration of sago flour at different levels)ABSTRACT. Feed plays an important role in livestock production system. Due to limitation of pasture and forege areas, it needs to find new feed alternative as replacement of forage as animal feed. One of feed alternatives as replacement of forage is bagasse. Bagasse has low nutritive content and digestibility. One of the efforts to improve bagasse quality is by fermentation. The purpose of this experiment was to improve nutritive values of bagasse by fermentation method by using Trichoderma harzianum as inoculum. This research was conducted at Animal Nutrition Laboratory, Animal Husbandry Department, Agricultural Faculty, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh from January to April 2015. The experiment was designed by completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments (addition of sago flour at defferent levels); R1 control (0% sago flour), R2 (5% sago flour), R3 (10% sago flour), R4 (15% sago flour) of fermented material. Each treatment has 4 replications, therefore there were 16 units of treatment. Parameters observed in this experiment were nutritive values of fermented bagasse including the contents of dry matter, crude protein, crude fiber and ash. The results of the experiments indicated that fermented bagasse with Trichoderma harzianum by addition of various levels of sago flour had significantly effect (P0, 05) on crude fiber and ash contents. However, there were not significantly difference (P0, 05) on dry matter and crude protein contents. In conclusion, addition of various levels of sago flour by using Trichoderma harzianum at fermented bagasse was able to improve nutritive values of fermented bagasse.
A Statistical Approach to Determine Handover Success Using the Principle of Inclusion and Load Variation on Links in Wireless Networks
Authors: KING Horace L , Pal Urvashi
Published: December 2015

In this paper we present a statistical approach to establish a more efficient mechanism to predict handover success probability on a link in a wireless Network. We develop formulations that are used in the analysis to determine a more effective approach that reduces soft handover occurrences hence reducing unnecessary Network resource consumption. This approach can exploit the soft handover overhead metric and by optimum dimensioning can estimate the active set responsiveness using conditional thresholds set in a given service area. Furthermore, we analyse load variation and the value of pilot power in a given cell and the effects of pilot pollution in a dynamic traffic environment. Results of the analysis are presented for the probability of handover success and plots of signal strength variation on selected links using defined site specific formulations.
Diversity of Wild Edible Mushrooms in Indian Subcontinent and Its Neighboring Countries
Authors: Choudhary Madhu , Devi Ritu , Datta Ashim , Kumar Arvind , Jat HS ,   Division of Soil and Crop Management, ICAR–Central Soil Salinity,   Division of Soil and Crop Management, ICAR–Central Soil Salinity,   Division of Soil and Crop Management, ICAR–Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana-132001, India.,   Division of Soil and Crop Management, ICAR–Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana-132001, India.,   CIMMYT, Karnal, Haryana-132001, India.
Published: December 2015

Mushrooms are cosmopolitan heterotrophic organisms that are quite specific in their nutritional and ecological requirements. They are among the most relished food commodities among a number of nonconventional foodstuffs primarily because of their unique flavor and texture. Wild edible mushrooms have been collected and consumed by people since thousands of years. Mushrooms have been exploited commercially the world over. In India due to its diverse climatic conditions, many types of mushrooms are found in the wild. The knowledge of their historical uses as food, medicine, a source of income, and for small-scale businesses and the sociological impacts (myth, culture, and spirituality) are apparently threatened due to slow ethnomycology-research drive.
Perkawinan Islam Wetu Telu Masyarakat Bayan Lombok Utara
Authors: Rachmadhani Arnis
Published: December 2015

This article examines the doctrine of marriage in Wetu Telu society in
Bayan, North Lombok. According to the community marriage is carried out
by three steps: perondongan, mepadik lamar, and selarian which is finished
with some rituals, such as menjojok, memulang, sejati, pemuput selabar,
akad nikah, sorong serah, nyongkolan, and balik onos nae. The marriage
ritual is led in accordance with Islamic teachings by the Head of Office of
Religious Affairs.
In spite of referring to Islamic sharia, the Wetu Telu also strongly holds
the teaching of their ancestors which is more identical with Siva-Buddhist
teaching. After a long process of acculturation with Hinduism, the later
takes a part in marriage process within the Wetu Telu. Therefore, the mar-
riage concept carried out by the Wetu Telu is a combination of Siva-Budhist
(as the religion of indigenous people) and Balinese Hinduism carried out by
Balinese kingdom which had been mixed with Islamic teachings that later
become local tradition. This local tradition then does create social stratification,
marriage procedures and marriage procession. The local wisdom of marriage among the Wetu Telu has a potential role to strengthen religious
harmony in multicultural society.

 
Ahmadiyah di Kabupaten Kudus
Authors: Rosyid Moh
Published: December 2015

This research was picturing the society of Ahmadiyah (which consists
of only ten families) in Kudus, Central Java. On one hand this community
can be so adaptive to outers (non-Ahmadiyah people) such as joining their yasiinan or manaqiban groups and attending neighborhood meetings  and can be so exclusive on the other hand. By exclusive here means that the Ahmadiyah people in Kudus will recite the quran and perform daily prayers together with themselves in their own mosque (Ahmadi mosque). The acceptance of Ahmadiyah in Kudus began when in 1989 some people in Kudus looked for physical and spiritual tranquility to Ahmadi  people in Gabus, Pati, Central Java. The Ahmadi people of Gabus  then taught them sesorah (Ahmadi teachings) which was suitable  with them so that the Ahmadi teaching then well received.  Kinship and patron client (employer-employee) relationship are two significant factors for the Ahmadiyah recruitment. The Ahmadiyah in Kudus could exist for the “center” (Bogor) sends them religious teachers who teach  and lead their daily prayers in their own masjid. This masjid is built on a  piece of land given by Ahmadi people. In order for their existence among local  people not to be regarded such as creating “water and oil” relationship,  Ahmadi people perform some social events which more outers are involved  in, such as inviting them to halal bihalal forum and blood donor.
Pelaksanaan Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan Pada MTs Negeri Yogyakarta II
Authors: Khudrin Ali
Published: December 2015

The purpose of this research is to investigate the implementation of Kurikulum
Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (School-Based Curriculum) in MTsN Yogyakarta
II. Using descriptive qualitative method, the research successfully reveals that the MTsN II Yogyakrta provides some steps for implementing the School-Based Curriculum: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The first step, preparation, is started from making rules, regulations, technical guidelines and socialization, continued with organizing documents I and II of the curriculum. The second stage is the implementation of the School-Based  Curriculum itself. The result of the research shows that MTsN II Yogyakarta performs the curriculum according to the document I and document II. The last step is evaluation. Some supporting factors for the implementation of the curriculum are facilities and infrastructures, instructional media, teaching  materials, learning resources, and qualified human resources. While the  only inhibiting factor is the fact that some teachers find difficulties in applying  multi learning media.
Kompetensi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Taruna Mulyani Mudis
Published: December 2015

Kajian dampak sertifikasi guru terhadap kompetensi perlu terus dilakukan,   termasuk kajian terhadap guru mata pelajaran PAI (Pendidikan  Agama Islam) di
 Madrasah Tsanawiah. Salah satu tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan kompetensi guru PAI MTs yang berstatus tersertifikasi dan guru PAI MTs yang belum tersertifikasi. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan analisis Anova dua jalur. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh guru PAI MTs negeri dan swasta di Kabupaten Banjar Kalimantan Selatan. Sampel dalam penelitian  ini dipilih secara random dengan teknik strata berjumlah 60 orang guru PAI dan untuk sampel siswa sebanyak 120. Salah satu hasil  enelitian adalah diketahui terdapat perbedaan kompetensi guru PAI yang tersertifikasi dan kompetensi guru PAI yang belum tersertifikasi. Hasil analisis lanjut  diketahui  bahwa kompetensi guru PAI yang belum tersertifikasi lebih baik daripada kompetensi guru PAI yang sudah tersertifikasi
Masjid sebagai Pelestari Tradisi
Authors: Hidayat R Aris
Published: December 2015

Masjid  memiliki peran strategis dalam perkembangan kebudayaan Islam di  Jawa.  Secara historis, masjid-masjid yang didirikan oleh keraton tidak hanya berfungsi secara religi, tetapi juga ada kepentingan politik keraton untuk mewujudkan tatanan masyarakat yang diinginkan. Penelitian  ini ingin mengetahui sejauhmana masjid keraton itu memiliki fungsi historis  sebagai pelestari  tradisi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan sejarah dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Sasaran penelitian ini Masjid Taqwa Wonokromo, Kecamatan Pleret, Kabupaten Bantul, Yogyakarta. Hasil penelitian  menunjukkan,  bahwa  Masjid Taqwa Wonokromo berdasarkan inskripsi  yang ditemukan, diperkirakan telah berusia sekitar
dua abad. Salah  satu tradisi yang masih dipertahankan di masjid ini yaitu tradisi kirab lemper  pada hari Rabu terakhir bulan Sapar dalam penanggalan  Islam. Tradisi  ini disebut Rebo Pungkasan atau Rebo Wekasan. Tujuannya  adalah untuk mengungkapkan rasa syukur kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Kuasa dan mengenang pertemuan Sultan Hamengku Buwana I dengan Kyai Fakih Usman, tokoh
yang  penting dalam masuknya Islam di Wonokromo  dan berjasa menyembuhkan
wabah penyakit. Masyarakat  berharap agar  melalui tradisi Rebo Wekasan  akan berkah dari raja Yogyakarta.
Persepsi Kelompok Syahadatain terhadap Nilai-nilai Toleransi di Banyumas
Authors: Rohman Abdul
Published: December 2015

Islam sebagai agama yang membawa rahmat sering tereduksi oleh  dominannya penafsiran doktrin syari’ah oleh masing-masing kelompok keagamaan. Hanya karena mereka tidak  saling komunikasi dan saling silaturahmi, maka bila ada
persoalan, sulit dicari jalan solusinya. Oleh karena  itu ketika diajukan ide untuk membentuk forum silaturahmi intelektual dan  sosial,  ecara umum mereka menyetujuinya.   Dalam pengembangan nilai-nilai toleransi, kelompok aliran Syahadatain sangat toleran, baik dalam melakukan ibadah salat maupun dalam   kehidupan sosial.  Sebagaimana keberadaan kelompok aliran lainnya seperti 
Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, Al Irsyad, Islam, Salâfí maupun lainnya, mereka adalah saudara se-agama, karena mereka telah bersyahadat. Bahkan ketika jamaah Syahadatain melakukan tawasul dengan wirid  membaca surat Al Fatihah, ditujukan kepada  seluruh  Shahabat, para ‘ulama, para guru mereka, dan semua  orang yang telah memberikan ilmu yang  bermanfaat,  dengan tanpa memandang mereka dari mana madzhabnya.
The Implementation of Religious Education in Asuhan Kasih Special Elementary School in City of Kupang East Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Khudrin Ali
Published: December 2015

Research on the Implementation of Religion Education was held at the special Ele- mentary School (SDLB) “Asuhan Kasih” in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Province. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of religion education at Orphanage SDLB “Asuhan Kasih” can run well. Despite this aspect of the teaching force is still not in accordance with the subjects being taught. It can be seen from a qualified religion teacher not as a religious teacher. Contributing factor in the lear- ning process is the higher spirit of in learning religion, dedication of religion teacher, the availability of classroom space, facilities and location are not far from the school environment for learners. Inhibiting factor in the learning process is the absence of special teachers to teach religious education, lack of teaching aids, lack of reference books, and a lack of operational funds.
Religious Harmony Within Religious Manuscript (The Study of Serat Purwocampur)
Authors: Ruchani Bisri
Published: December 2015

Javanese manuscript is a noble  heritage that should be preserved. This study was conducted to determine the values of harmony contained in the Serat Purwocampur. The method used in this study on a content analysis and philology. Serat Purwocampur consists of four kinds of macapat song: Asmaradhana, Girisa, Pangkur, and Dhandhanggula. Briefly, this manuscript contains ancient stories and supernatural, such as gods associated with the prophets or otherwise. Value of harmony contained in this manuscript is the acculturation between Hinduism and Islam (Islamic Javanization). Islam spread peacefully in Java, in additions Islam also taught its followers (the Javanese) to perform religion both syari’at and hakikat.
Electrocardiographic changes associated with dehydration in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Authors: Kour Juneet , Ahmed* Jafrin Ara , Nashiruddullah1 Nawab
Published: December 2015

A study was conducted on twelve healthy and clinically normal New Zealand White rabbits of either sex, weighing between 2-3 kg and aged between 1-2 years to observe the electrocardiographic changes during induced dehydration. Progressive dehydration till about 10% body weight loss was monitored that reflected in increased haematocrit and serum potassium levels. Increase in heart rate was seen with progressive water deprivation. Electrocardiographic changes observed were reflective of those associated with hyperkalaemia and include a significant increase in QRS complex and T wave amplitude along with an increase in the duration of all the waves. These characteristic changes were fairly indicative of the hydration status, more precisely on the electrolyte balance that can be assessed for an early recognition and clinical intervention.
Studies on effect of climatic parameters on monthly lactation milk yields in Deoni cattle of Maharashtra, India
Authors: . B.N.Thorat* , Thombre B.M. , Narwade S.G.
Published: December 2015

Improvement in production performance of indigenous cattle breeds becomes essential to make them economically viable. Due to increased environmental temperature cattle undergo heat stress. Milk production is adversely affected due to heat stress. In the present study records maintained at Cattle Cross Breeding Project, Vasantrao Naik Marathawada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (Maharashtra) for the period of 1995-2010 were utilized to study monthly lactation milk yields and climatic factors. The climatic parameters considered were temperature, relative humidity, wind velocity, sunshine hours and dry and wet bulb temperature along with THI. The data on monthly lactation milk yields of cows calved during cold, hot, south-west monsoon and post monsoon seasons were considered. Correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to investigate various sources of variation in monthly lactation milk yields. Monthly lactation milk yield data were analyzed to ascertain the effect of climatic attributes and to know their association with monthly lactation milk yields. The higher milk production during post monsoon was attributed to cows calved during that season whose milk production was favoured by post monsoon climate. Seasonal climate may be the responsible factor to influence the milk production levels. The average monthly milk production (359.18+25.85 liter) was more during post monsoon season followed by cold (326.81+20.48 liter), south-west monsoon seasons (326.60 +20.45 liter) and hot (245.78+19.13 liter), respectively.
Effect of diet containing sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) meal on nutrient utilization and growth performance of indigenous growing pigs
Authors: Malsawmthangi Suzanne , Kukde R. J. , Samanta A. K.
Published: December 2015

Twenty-four (24) indigenous growing pigs were selected and randomly divided into 4 treatment groups consisting of 6 animals in each group penned individually and provided with the facility of separate feeding and watering to each pig. Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) meal (roots and leaves at 1:1 ratio) was incorporated in the diet to replace standard pigs grower ration at 0% (G1), 25% (G2), 50%(G3) and 75% (G4). During the feeding trial of 90 days, it was observed that the average dry matter intake was higher in G2 followed by G3 and G1 being the lowest. The feed conversion efficiency and average daily gain decreased as the level of sweet potato meal increased. However there were no significant differences (P>0.05) among the different treatment groups in regards to feed conversion efficiency and average daily gain. From the digestibility trial, no significant differences (P>0.05) were observed in the digestibility co- efficient of dry matter, crude protein and crude fibre among the different treatment groups. It is concluded that sweet potato meal can replace standard pig grower ration up to 75% without any adverse effect on growth, feed conversion efficiency and nutrient utilization.
Molecular assessment of genetic divergence in pea genotypes using microsatellite markers
Authors: Prakash* Nilmani , Kumar Rajeev , Choudhary V.K. , Singh1 Chandra Mohan
Published: December 2015

A study addressing to biochemical and molecular characterization of nineteen pea genotypes was conducted during rabi – 2012. Study on starch structure indicated that all the field pea genotypes showed simple grains, whereas all the vegetable pea genotypes had compound grains, which looked irregularly star- shaped, indicating the importance of starch structure to distinguish the vegetable pea from the field pea. Out of 26 primer pairs, 10 exhibited different levels of polymorphism amongst the nineteen pea genotypes. A total of fourty-eight allelic variants were detected among them with an average of 4.8 alleles per locus. Cluster analysis grouped all the nineteen genotypes into two broad clusters. The large range of similarity coefficient revealed by SSR markers provided greater confidence for the assessment of genetic divergence and interrelationship among the predicted two groups of field and vegetable peas. A perusal of similarity coefficients clearly reflected that a very high degree of similarity exists between pea genotypes VRP-9 and FP9-552, whereas FP9-557 and HBG found more diverse, may be used in breeding programme to generate the more recombinants.
Colon Cancer a New Epidemic
Authors: Malhotra Ravinder Singh
Published: December 2015

No Abstract.
To Compare Sociodemographic Profile, Attitude, Coping Strategies and Psychiatric Morbidity among Rural and Urban Menopausal Women
Authors: Singla Mamta , Sharma Arvind , Samuel Clarence , George Jenny Mariam
Published: December 2015

Objective:In our study, 95 Urban and 56 rural populations of menopausal women were subjected to SCL 80 scale to determine psychiatric morbidity.
Material and Methods: Assessment was made using ATM scale, MRS scale and their coping strategies were noted. Data was statistically analyzed.

Results: The rural women were found to succumb 1.4 times more to physical and mental exhaustion after menopause than urban women (P<0.042). Percentage scores of the urban respondents were significantly more concerned how their husbands would feel about them after menopause (χ2 =8.35, p<0.004). Statistically significant (p<0.011) urban women (5.47) show more depressive symptoms than rural women (3.08) and statistically significant (p<0.019) urban (2.33) than rural women (1.25) had more of anger hostility symptoms.

Conclusion: Emotionally stable, literacy, medical knowledge about menopause, good social support was among predominant markers for positive outcome.
Empaglifozin and Metformin
Authors: N. Grewal , R. Kumar
Published: December 2015

No Abstract.
Modeling future changes in the North-Estonian hydropower production by using SWAT
Authors: Tamm Ottar , Luhamaa Andres , Tamm Toomas
Published: December 2015

Climate change is altering temperature, precipitation, and other climatic parameters, affecting sectors dependent on water resources, e.g. energy production. The purpose of this study is to analyze the possible influences of climate change on hydropower potential in North Estonia. In Estonian run-of-river hydropower plants, energy comes mainly from water volume. Thus, changes in hydropower production are related to changes in river runoff. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model is used to study runoff responses to climate change in Kunda, Keila and Valgejõe river basins. A sequential uncertainty fitting algorithm is used for calibration and validation of hydrological models. Two modeling studies from EURO-CORDEX high-resolution simulations are used: RACMO regional climate model (RCM) from the Netherlands (KNMI) and HIRHAM5 RCM from Denmark (DMI). Hydrological model efficiency is evaluated with coefficient of determination (R2), Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) and percent bias (PBIAS). The NSE values range from 0.71 to 0.77 during calibration and validation. The PBIAS reveals no significant bias. Daily discharge data of the baseline period (1971–2000) and the future period (2071–2100) for KNMI and DMI scenarios reveal an overall increase in hydropower potential. Larger changes are predicted by the DMI model, while KNMI prediction is lower, 25% and 45% respectively.
Successful Direct Adsorption of Lipoproteins (DALI) Apheresis During Pregnancy in an Omani Woman with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Authors: Al-Dughaishi Tamima , Al-Waili Khalid , Banerjee Yajnavalka , Sheik Shahila , Al-Sabti Hilal , Al-Zakwani Ibrahim , Al-Mukhaini Suad , Al Wahaibi Khalifa , Al-Hinai Ali T. , Al-Rasadi Khalid
Published: December 2015

We report our experience with Direct Adsorption of Lipoproteins (DALI) apheresis in an Omani pregnant woman affected by homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. To the best of our knowledge this is the first successful pregnancy treated with DALI apheresis.

The patient had a history of coronary artery disease, supra-aortic valvular stenosis and severe carotid artery disease with right carotid artery stenting. She was on a regular biweekly DALI apheresis since 2008. In May 2013, she became pregnant and rosuvastatin and ezetimibe were stopped while she continued on DALI apheresis biweekly. This treatment during pregnancy was successful with no major complications. The average low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction during therapy was 50%. She spontaneously delivered a healthy male infant (2,400 g) at 37 weeks. We showed that DALI apheresis therapy was safe during pregnancy with a good outcome for both mother and neonate.
Angiotensinogen (AGT) M235T, AGT T174M and Angiotensin-1- Converting Enzyme (ACE) I/D Gene Polymorphisms in Essential Hypertension: Effects on Ramipril Efficacy
Authors: Kolovou Vana , Lagou Evangelia , Mihas Constantinos , Giannakopoulou Vasiliki , Katsiki Niki , Kollia Aikaterini , Triposkiadis Filippos , Degiannis Dimitris , Mavrogeni Sophie , Kolovou Genovefa
Published: December 2015

Background:

Hypertension, one of the most important risk factors for premature cardiovascular disease, is a major worldwide public health problem. Angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensinogen (AGT) gene polymorphisms are thought to be associated with primary hypertension. In the present study, we examined the frequency of these gene polymorphisms in an adult population with and without essential hypertension. Furthermore, we evaluated the effect of ACE and AGT gene polymorphisms on ramipril treatment efficacy in the hypertensive patients.

Methods:

A total of 166 adults (83 hypertensives and 83 normotensives) were involved in the study and genotyped for AGTM235T (rs699), AGTT174M (rs4762) and ACEI/D (rs1799752) gene polymorphisms.

Results:

The genotype and allele distribution of the AGTM235T variant significantly differed between hypertensives and normotensives [odds ratio (OR) = 1.57% (T vs M allele), 95% confidence intervals (CIs): 1.01 - 2.44; p=0.045 for hypertensives]. However, none of the 3 studied Simple Nucleotide Polymorphisms were associated with the blood pressure-lowering response to ramipril.

Conclusion:

These results suggest that AGTM235T gene polymorphism is associated with essential hypertension. However, none of the AGTM235T, AGTT174M and ACEI/D gene polymorphisms influenced ramipril effectiveness.
Mechanism of primary fragmentation of coal in fluidized bed
Authors: Paprika Milijana , Komatina Mirko , Mladenovic Milica , Zivkovic Goran , Dakic Dragoljub
Published: December 2015

In order to lay a foundation of a credible primary fragmentation model, a
theoretical analysis of the thermo-mechanical processes in a devolatilizing
solid fuel particle was carried out. The devolatilization model comprises
heat transfer, chemical processes of generation of gaseous products of
combustion (volatiles), volatile transfer, and solid mechanic processes. A
spatial and temporal analysis of the stresses within the particle showed that
the radial stress is caused primarily by the pressure of generated volatiles.
This stress monotonously decreases from the particle center towards the
particle surface, without changing its sign. The tangential stress is caused
primarily by the thermal shock. Close to the surface, it changes its sign. In
the particle cross-section, the radial stress prevails close to the particle
center, whilst the tangential stress is dominant in the surface region. At
the points where these stresses exceed the particle tensile strength, cracks
occur. Cracks extend tangentially close to the surface, and radially close to
the center of the particle.
MHD mixed convection slip flow near a stagnation-point on a non-linearly vertical stretching sheet in the presence of viscous dissipation
Authors: Shateyi Stanford , Mabood Fazle
Published: December 2015

In this study, MHD mixed convection stagnation-point flow toward a non-linearly stretching vertical sheet in the presence of thermal radiation and viscous dissipation is numerically analyzed. The partial momentum and heat transfer equation are transformed into a set of ordinary differential equations by employing suitable similarity transformations. Using the Runge-Kutta Fehlberg fourth-fifth order method, numerical calculations to the desired level of accuracy are obtained for different values of dimensionless parameters. The results are presented graphically and in tabular form. The results for special cases are also compared to those obtained by other investigators and excellent agreements were observed. The effect of injection on the MHD mixed slip flow near a stagnation-point on a non-linearly vertical stretching sheet is to enhance the velocity field which results from the suppression of the skin friction on the wall surface. The heat transfer rate at the surface increases with increasing values of the non-linearity parameter. The velocity and thermal boundary-layer thicknesses are found to be decreasing with increasing values of the non-linearity parameter.
Comparison of blood pressure measurements of anesthetized dogs obtained noninvasively with a cylindrical blood pressure cuff and an anatomically modified conical blood pressure cuff
Authors: Ramos Sara J. , da Cunha Anderson F. , Domingues Michelle , Shelby Amanda M. , Stout Rhett W. , Acierno Mark J.
Published: December 2015

OBJECTIVE To compare blood pressure measured noninvasively with an oscillometric device that involved use of a novel conical cuff and a traditional cylindrical blood pressure cuff.

ANIMALS 17 adult hound-type dogs.

PROCEDURES Dogs were anesthetized, and a 20-gauge, 1.5-inch catheter was inserted in the median sacral artery. The catheter was attached to a pressure transducer via fluid-filled noncompliant tubing, and direct blood pressure was recorded with a multifunction monitor. A specially fabricated conical cuff was placed on the antebrachium. Four sets of direct and indirect blood pressure measurements were simultaneously collected every 2 minutes. Four sets of measurements were then obtained by use of a cylindrical cuff.

RESULTS The cylindrical cuff met American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine consensus guidelines for validation of indirect blood pressure measurements for mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), systolic arterial blood pressure (SAP), and diastolic arterial blood pressure (DAP). The conical cuff met the consensus guidelines for difference of paired measurements, SD, and percentages of measurements within 10 and 20 mm Hg of the value for the reference method, but it failed a correlation analysis. In addition, although bias for the conical cuff was less than that for the cylindrical cuff for SAP, MAP, and DAP measurements, the limits of agreement for the conical cuff were wider than those for the cylindrical cuff for SAP and MAP measurements.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE On the basis of results of this study, use of a conical cuff for oscillometric blood pressure measurement cannot be recommended.
Effects of repeated gas sterilization on closure rates of ameroid ring constrictors in vitro
Authors: Kimberlin William W. , Wardlaw Jennifer L. , Madsen Richard W.
Published: December 2015

OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of repeated gas sterilization on rate of closure of ameroid ring constrictors in vitro.

SAMPLE Twenty-four 3.5-mm ameroid ring constrictors.

PROCEDURES Ameroid ring constrictors were allocated to 1 of 4 treatment groups (6/group) to undergo gas sterilization 0, 1, 5, or 10 times. After sterilization, constrictors were incubated in canine plasma at a protein concentration of 3 g/dL for 27 days. A digital camera was used to obtain images of the constrictors prior to and at various points during incubation, and lumen diameter was measured.

RESULTS Mean ± SD percentage of lumen closure for all groups of ameroid ring constrictors combined was 85.2 ± 1.6% at day 0 (prior to plasma incubation) and 95.4 ± 0.8% at day 27. Mean lumen area was 3.64 ± 0.43 mm2 (95% confidence interval, 2.67 to 4.77 mm2) at day 0 and 1.32 ± 0.25 mm2 (95% confidence interval, 0.76 to 2.04 mm2) at day 27. None of the ameroid ring constrictors had closed completely by day 27.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Overall closure rates for ameroid ring constrictors appeared to be unaffected by repeated gas sterilization up to 10 times. Findings suggested that veterinary surgeons can resterilize ameroid ring constrictors up to 10 times with confidence that ring properties would remain suitable for clinical use.