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DAKWAH BI AL-KITABAH ( Anslisis Komunikasi Persuasif Dalam Novel Islam Anak Rantau)
Authors: Rohman Fathur
Published: July 2020

Saat ini aktifitas dakwah tidka hanya melalui mimbar-mimbar masjid, pengajian, dan ceramah saja. Pada tulisan ini telah menyoroti bahwa adanya metode dakwah bil kitabah  yaitu melaui tulisan. Tulisan yang mampu mempengaruhi semua yang membaca tulisan tersebut dengan tujuan menyeru kepada allah SWT, maka tulisan tersebut adalah dakwah.  Komunikasi persuasif bukan saja hanya bisa dilakukan dengan lisan saja, namun bisa juga di terapkan dalam sebuah tulisan dan  bisa di jadikan sebagai media dakwah.  Sebuah karya tulis berupa novel karya  Ahmad Fuadi, adalah karya tulis yang di dalamnya menyampaikan pesan menggunakan teknik komunikasi persuasif dengan gaya bahasa yang sangat renyah mudah di pahami sehingga menjadi sebuah pesan dakwah yang mudah diterima oleh masyarakat yang kemudian dituangkan dalam karya tulis berupa novel yang berjudul “Anak Rantau”.  Hasil analisis dalam novel tersebut adalah dakwah yang dilakukan oleh Ahmad Fuadi melalui karya novelnya yang  berjudul Novel Islami Anak Rantau terdapat lima teknik komunikasi persuasif  yaitu: teknik asosisasi, teknik fear arrousing, teknik pay of idea, teknik icing device, teknik cognitive dissonance.
土壤重金属调查采样数目的确定方法研究进展
Authors: 王 黎明
Published: July 2020

土壤重金属调查中,科学确定采样单元的采样数量,一方面有利于保证采样数据的准确性,另一方面也可更加科学地开展土壤污染风险评估,并以此为基础采取有效的防治措施。
GRADE 12 STUDENTS’ PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY TOWARDS WORKING LIFE SKILLS AND CURRICULUM CONTENT PROMOTED THROUGH SCIENCE EDUCATION
Authors: Soobard Regina , Semilarski Helen , Holbrook Jack , Rannikmäe Miia
Published: July 2020

This research was based on the concern that students didn’t see the need for the acquisition of science skills and knowledge perceived as important in relation to different society issues and the world of work. The aim was to determine gymnasium students perceived self-efficacy towards working life skills as well as science curriculum, content-related topics. The sample was composed of grade 12 (N=1375) 18-19-year-old students. Data were obtained using a 4-point Likert scale questionnaire seeking to determine students’ perceived self-efficacy towards working life skills and topics in the science curriculum linked to disciplinary core ideas. In general, students perceived their self-efficacy to be above average towards most needed working life skills. However, it was much lower in areas related to problem-solving skills and understanding the nature of science. Results also indicated that the self-efficacy associated with purely Physics curriculum-related topics stood out as being much lower than for the other school science subject areas. Findings suggested there was a need to re-thinking the way science content was presented to students and to consider whether and how this could be restructured around core ideas in science in order to promote the development of problem-solving skills as an important aspect in enhancing working life skills. Keywords: core ideas, working life skills, self-efficacy, science curriculum topics, science education.
Strategi Kebijakan Pengembangan Sagu Berbasis Sentra Industri Kecil Menengah (IKM)
Authors: Syamsuadi Amir , Hartati Seri , Trisnawati Liza , Arisandi Diki
Published: July 2020

Based on estate statistics collected by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, that in 2017 the total area of plantations producing Sago Islands Regency reaches 91,944 hectares and plant production of 418,802 tons. The number increased from 2 years earlier, namely in 2015 sago plant area was 83,691 ha with a production yield of 366,032 tons and in 2016 sago plant area was 89,611 ha with a production yield of 377,914. This study tries to trace the direction of the sago-based policy development Center for Small and Medium Industries in the Meranti Islands District. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach which is research that focuses on the concepts that arise from the data. The results of the analysis and interpretation of data in the form of exposure to the situation under study and then given a narrative and systematic explanation. The results showed that policies in order to encourage the development of sago-based Small and Medium Industrial Centers in the Regency of Meranti Islands including carried out with scenarios of structuring the location of activities, land use plans, efforts to map the transportation network system plans, telecommunications, electricity and clean water.
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON THE GERMINATION OF HERBAGE LEGUMES IN NEW ZEALAND
Authors: Hampton J.G. , Charlton J.F.L. , Bell D.D. , Scott D.J.
Published: July 2020

Percentage germination and germination rate (days to 75% germination) of 14 herbage cultivars from 5 legume species were assessed at constant temperatures of 5°, 10°, 15°, 20° and a fluctuating temperature of 5/1O°C. The percentage germination of white clover, red clover and lucerne was not affected by temperature. Germination of Woogenellup subterranean clover was reduced at 5"C, the germination of Mt Barker subterranean clover was reduced at 2O°C, and the germination of Maku lotus was reduced at 5°C and 5/10°C. Germination rates for all species slowed as temperatures moved away from the optimum, as did the number of days to the start of growth. The species order for germination rate was lucerne, white clover >subterranean clover > red clover >lotus at 10° and 5/1O°C, and subterranean clover (except cv. Woogenellup), white clover, lucerne>red clover>lotus at 5°C. Germination rates differed between subterranean clover cultivars, and also between individual seedlots of subterranean clover, red and white clover and lotus, particularly at 5°C. The implications of these results for pasture establishment are discussed. Keywords: germination rate, pasture establishment
Arc-Phase Spark Plug Energy Deposition Characteristics Measured Using a Spark Plug Calorimeter Based on Differential Pressure Measurement
Authors: Kim Kyeongmin , Hall Matthew J. , Wilson Preston S. , Matthews Ronald D.
Published: July 2020

A spark plug calorimeter is introduced for quantifying the thermal energy delivered to unreactive gas surrounding the spark gap during spark ignition. Unlike other calorimeters, which measure the small pressure rise of the gas above the relatively high gauge pressure or relative to an internal reference, the present calorimeter measured the differential rise in pressure relative to the initial pressure in the calorimeter chamber. By using a large portion of the dynamic range of the chip-based pressure sensor, a high signal to noise ratio is possible; this can be advantageous, particularly for high initial pressures. Using this calorimeter, a parametric study was carried out, measuring the thermal energy deposition in the gas and the electrical-to-thermal energy conversion efficiency over a larger range of initial pressures than has been carried out previously (1–24 bar absolute at 298 K). The spark plug and inductive ignition circuit used gave arc-type rather than glow-type discharges. A standard resistor-type automotive spark plug was tested. The effects of spark gap distance (0.3–1.5 mm) and ignition dwell time (2–6 ms) were studied for an inductive-type ignition system. It was found that energy deposition to the gas (nitrogen) and the electrical-to-thermal energy conversion efficiency increased strongly with increasing gas pressure and spark gap distance. For the same ignition hardware and operating conditions, the thermal energy delivered to the gap varied from less than 1 mJ at 1 atm pressure and a gap distance of 0.3 mm to over 25 mJ at a pressure of 24 bar and a gap distance of 1.5 mm. For gas densities that might be representative of those in an engine at the time of ignition, the electrical-to-thermal energy conversion efficiencies ranged from approximately 3% at low pressures (4 bar) and small gap (0.3 mm) to as much as 40% at the highest pressure of 24 bar and with a gap of 1.5 mm.
Trade-Off between Precision and Resolution of a Solar Power Forecasting Algorithm for Micro-Grid Optimal Control
Authors: Duchaud Jean-Laurent , Voyant Cyril , Fouilloy Alexis , Notton Gilles , Nivet Marie-Laure
Published: July 2020

With the development of micro-grids including PV production and storage, the need for efficient energy management strategies arises. One of their key components is the forecast of the energy production from very short to long term. The forecast time-step is an important parameter affecting not only its accuracy but also the optimal control time discretization, hence its efficiency and computational burden. To quantify this trade-off, four machine learning forecast models are tested on two geographical locations for time-steps varying from 2 to 60 min and horizons from 10 min to 6 h, on global irradiance horizontal and tilted when data was available. The results are similar for all the models and indicate that the error metric can be reduced up to 0.8% per minute on the time-step for forecasts below one hour and up to 1.7% per ten minutes for forecasts between one and six hours. In addition, it is shown that for short term horizons, it may be advantageous to forecast with a high resolution then average the results at the time-step needed by the energy management system.
Energy and Force Optimization of a Network of Novel Electromagnetic Soft Actuators
Authors: Ebrahimi Nafiseh , Jafari Amir
Published: July 2020

This paper discusses how to optimally design polygonal profiles of Electromagnetic Soft Actuators (ESAs) to be used in a network to achieve maximum output force with minimum energy consumption. The soft actuators work based on operating principle of solenoids but are made of intrinsically soft materials. It was, previously, confirmed that by miniaturizing the size, the amount of output force decreases for a single ESA however, by the ratio of force to volume increases. Therefore, networking small sized ESAs, would increase the output force. Initially, ESAs were made with circular cross-section profiles. However, we prove here that the shape of the cross-section profile can affect the output force. A polygonal shape with fewer sides would result in higher output force for a single ESA. However, with a network of ESAs, another parameter, packing density, plays an important role in the output force. Our optimization results suggest that even though triangular cross-section profiles lead to the highest amount of force for a single ESA, the best choice would be hexagonal shapes when they are networked.
Big Data-Driven Determinants of Length of Stay for Patients with Hip Fracture
Authors: Lim Jihye
Published: July 2020

It is important that length of stay (LOS) management for alleviating health care financial burdens and improving patient outcomes. The aim of this study was to report the differences of LOS and the factors affecting LOS of hip fracture patients using big data. A total of 463,194 data were collected from 2016 to 2017 KNHDS. Of those, 2238 patients with the hip fracture primary diagnosis were included in the study population. As independent variables were used gender, age, type of insurance, admission route, result of treatment, number of hospital beds, the presence of surgery, and comorbidities. Statistical analysis performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 25.0. A statistically significant difference was observed in the length of stay of hip fracture patients according to the healthcare insurance type. The difference in LOS associated with comorbidities was statistically significant for hypertension, peptic ulcer disease, coagulopathy, and alcohol abuse (p < 0.05). Independent variables that affected LOS of hip fracture patients with national health insurance were the treatment result, operation presence, comorbidity count, and hospital beds (p < 0.001). The factors associated with the length of stay for hip fracture patients were the difference according to the healthcare insurance type. The results of this study can be used as a basic data for the national health policy for the proper distribution and utilization of medical resources.
End-of-Life Cancer Care Resource Utilisation in Rural Versus Urban Settings: A Systematic Review
Authors: Cerni Jessica , Rhee Joel , Hosseinzadeh Hassan
Published: July 2020

Background: Despite the advances in End-of-life (EOL) cancer care, disparities remain in the accessibility and utilisation of EOL cancer care resources. Often explained by socio-demographic factors, geographic variation exists in the availability and provision of EOL cancer care services among EOL cancer decedents across urban versus rural settings. This systematic review aims to synthesise mortality follow-back studies on the patterns of EOL cancer care resource use for adults (>18 years) during end-of-life cancer care. Methods: Five databases were searched and data analysed using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Inclusion criteria involved; a) original research; b) quantitative studies; c) English language; d) palliative care related service use in adults (>18 years) with any malignancy excluding non-melanoma skin cancers; e) exclusive end of life focus; f) urban-rural focus. Narrative reviews and discussions were excluded. Results: 24 studies met the inclusion criteria. End-of-life cancer care service utilisation patterns varied by rurality and treatment intent. Rurality was strongly associated with higher rates of Emergency Department (ED) visits and hospitalisations and lower rates of hospice care. The largest inequities between urban and rural health service utilisation patterns were explained by individual level factors including age, gender, proximity to service and survival time from cancer diagnosis. Conclusions: Rurality is an important predictor for poorer outcomes in end-of-life cancer care. Findings suggest that addressing the disparities in the urban-rural continuum is critical for efficient and equitable palliative cancer care. Further research is needed to understand barriers to service access and usage to achieve optimal EOL care for all cancer patient populations.
Improving Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviours for Male Students: A Framework for Developing a Complex Intervention
Authors: Sagar-Ouriaghli Ilyas , Godfrey Emma , Graham Selina , Brown June S. L.
Published: July 2020

Men are less likely to seek help for mental health difficulties and this process is often used to help explain the disproportionally higher suicide rates compared to women. Furthermore, university students are often regarded as a vulnerable population group with a lower propensity to seek help. Thus, male students are a very high-risk group that is even more reluctant to seek help for mental health difficulties, placing them at high risk of suicide. Often, student mental health problems are highlighted in the media, but very few evidence-based solutions specifically designed for male students exist. The current paper seeks to provide a comprehensive framework about how to better design mental health interventions that seek to improve male students’ willingness to access psychological support. The Medical Research Council’s (MRC’s) framework for developing a complex intervention was used to develop an intervention relevant to male students. In this paper, previous help-seeking interventions and their evaluation methods are first described, secondly, a theoretical framework outlining the important factors male students face when accessing support, and thirdly, how these factors can be mapped onto a model of behaviour change to inform the development of an evidence-based intervention are discussed. Finally, an example intervention with specific functions and behaviour change techniques is provided to demonstrate how this framework can be implemented and evaluated. It is hoped that this framework can be used to help reduce the disparity between male and female students seeking mental health support.
Overloaded and Unrestrained: A Qualitative Study with Local Experts Exploring Factors Affecting Child Car Restraint Use in Cape Town, South Africa
Authors: Hunter Kate , Bestman Amy , Dodd Madeleine , Prinsloo Megan , Mtambeka Pumla , van As Sebastian , Peden Margaret Mary
Published: July 2020

(1) Background: Children in South Africa experience significant impacts from road injury due to the high frequency of road crashes and the low uptake of road safety measures (including the use of appropriate child restraints). The current study aimed to assess the feasibility of a child restraint program and to describe factors influencing child restraint use from the perspectives of clinicians, representatives of non-government agencies, and academics in Cape Town, South Africa. (2) Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 13 experts from government, academic and clinical backgrounds. Findings were analyzed using the COM-B component of the Behaviour Change Wheel and were grouped by the layers of the social-ecological model (individual, relational, community and societal). (COM-B is a framework to explain behaviour change which has three key components; capability, opportunity and motivation), (3) Results: Experts believed that there was a need for a child restraint program that should be staged and multifactorial. Participants described knowledge gaps, perceptions of risk, mixed motivations and limited enforcement of child restraint legislation as key influences of restraint use. (4) Conclusions: The results demonstrate potential areas on which to focus interventions to increase child restraint use in Cape Town, South Africa. However, this will require a coordinated and consistent response across stakeholder groups.
Temporal TGF-β Supergene Family Signalling Cues Modulating Tissue Morphogenesis: Chondrogenesis within a Muscle Tissue Model?
Authors: Xiong Fei , Hausdorf Jörg , Niethammer Thomas R. , Jansson Volkm.ar , Klar Roland M.
Published: July 2020

Temporal translational signalling cues modulate all forms of tissue morphogenesis. However, if the rules to obtain specific tissues rely upon specific ligands to be active or inactive, does this mean we can engineer any tissue from another? The present study focused on the temporal effect of “multiple” morphogen interactions on muscle tissue to figure out if chondrogenesis could be induced, opening up the way for new tissue models or therapies. Gene expression and histomorphometrical analysis of muscle tissue exposed to rat bone morphogenic protein 2 (rBMP-2), rat transforming growth factor beta 3 (rTGF-β3), and/or rBMP-7, including different combinations applied briefly for 48 h or continuously for 30 days, revealed that a continuous rBMP-2 stimulation seems to be critical to initiate a chondrogenesis response that was limited to the first seven days of culture, but only in the absence of rBMP-7 and/or rTGF-β3. After day 7, unknown modulatory effects retard rBMP-2s’ effect where only through the paired-up addition of rBMP-7 and/or rTGF-β3 a chondrogenesis-like reaction seemed to be maintained. This new tissue model, whilst still very crude in its design, is a world-first attempt to better understand how multiple morphogens affect tissue morphogenesis with time, with our goal being to one day predict the chronological order of what signals have to be applied, when, for how long, and with which other signals to induce and maintain a desired tissue morphogenesis.
New Insight into Natural Extracellular Matrix: Genipin Cross-Linked Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Extracellular Matrix Gel for Tissue Engineering
Authors: Nyambat Batzaya , Manga Yankuba B. , Chen Chih-Hwa , Gankhuyag Uuganbayar , Pratomo WP Andi , Kumar Satapathy Mantosh , Chuang Er-Yuan
Published: July 2020

The cell-derived extracellular matrix (ECM) is associated with a lower risk of pathogen transfer, and it possesses an ideal niche with growth factors and complex fibrillar proteins for cell attachment and growth. However, the cell-derived ECM is found to have poor biomechanical properties, and processing of cell-derived ECM into gels is scarcely studied. The gel provides platforms for three-dimensional cell culture, as well as injectable biomaterials, which could be delivered via a minimally invasive procedure. Thus, in this study, an adipose-derived stem cell (ADSC)-derived ECM gel was developed and cross-linked by genipin to address the aforementioned issue. The genipin cross-linked ADSC ECM gel was fabricated via several steps, including rabbit ADSC culture, cell sheets, decellularization, freeze–thawing, enzymatic digestion, neutralization of pH, and cross-linking. The physicochemical characteristics and cytocompatibility of the gel were evaluated. The results demonstrated that the genipin cross-linking could significantly enhance the mechanical properties of the ADSC ECM gel. Furthermore, the ADSC ECM was found to contain collagen, fibronectin, biglycan, and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, which could substantially maintain ADSC, skin, and ligament fibroblast cell proliferation. This cell-derived natural material could be suitable for future regenerative medicine and tissue engineering application.
Nephrotoxicity Associated with Novel Anticancer Agents (Aflibercept, Dasatinib, Nivolumab): Case Series and Nephrological Considerations
Authors: Piscitani Luca , Sirolli Vittorio , Di Liberato Lorenzo , Morroni Manrico , Bonomini Mario
Published: July 2020

Cancer patients have an incidence of about 60% kidney disease development and are at elevated risk of acute renal damage. Kidney disease in these patients is frequently associated with nephrotoxicity from the ongoing oncological treatment. New anticancer therapeutic strategies, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies, offer substantial benefits in the treatment of many neoplasms. However, their use is associated with significant nephrotoxicity, which qualitatively differs from that seen with traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy, while the underlying mechanisms are complex and still to be clearly defined. Nephrologists need to be knowledgeable about the array of such renal toxicities for effective collaboration with the oncologist in the prevention and management of kidney involvement. Renal adverse effects may range from asymptomatic proteinuria to renal failure, and their prompt identification and timely treatment is essential for optimal and safe care of the patient. In this article, after presenting clinical cases we discuss the differing renal toxicity of three novel anticancer agents (aflibercept, dasatinib, and nivolumab) and possible measures to counter it.
Investigation of the Effect of End Mill-Geometry on Roughness and Surface Strain-Hardening of Aluminum Alloy AA6082
Authors: Filippov Pavel , Kaufeld Michael , Ebner Martin , Koch Ursula
Published: July 2020

Micro-milling is a promising technology for micro-manufacturing of high-tech components. A deep understanding of the micro-milling process is necessary since a simple downscaling from conventional milling is impossible. In this study, the effect of the mill geometry and feed per tooth on roughness and indentation hardness of micro-machined AA6082 surfaces is analyzed. A solid carbide (SC) single-tooth end-mill (cutting edge radius 670 nm) is compared to a monocrystalline diamond (MD) end-mill (cutting edge radius 17 nm). Feed per tooth was varied by 3 μm, 8 μm and 14 μm. The machined surface roughness was analyzed microscopically, while surface strain-hardening was determined using an indentation procedure with multiple partial unload cycles. No significant feed per tooth influence on surface roughness or mechanical properties was observed within the chosen range. Tools’ cutting edge roughness is demonstrated to be the main factor influencing the surface roughness. The SC-tool machined surfaces had an average Rq = 119 nm, while the MD-tool machined surfaces reached Rq = 26 nm. Surface strain-hardening is influenced mainly by the cutting edge radius (size-effect). For surfaces produced with the SC-tool, depth of the strain-hardened zone is higher than 200 nm and the hardness increases up to 160% compared to bulk. MD-tool produced a thinner strain-hardened zone of max. 60 nm while the hardness increased up to 125% at the surface. These findings are especially important for the high-precision manufacturing of measurement technology modules for the terahertz range.
Systematics of Atomic Orbital Hybridization of Coordination Polyhedra: Role of f Orbitals
Authors: King R. Bruce
Published: July 2020

The combination of atomic orbitals to form hybrid orbitals of special symmetries can be related to the individual orbital polynomials. Using this approach, 8-orbital cubic hybridization can be shown to be sp3d3f requiring an f orbital, and 12-orbital hexagonal prismatic hybridization can be shown to be sp3d5f2g requiring a g orbital. The twists to convert a cube to a square antiprism and a hexagonal prism to a hexagonal antiprism eliminate the need for the highest nodality orbitals in the resulting hybrids. A trigonal twist of an Oh octahedron into a D3h trigonal prism can involve a gradual change of the pair of d orbitals in the corresponding sp3d2 hybrids. A similar trigonal twist of an Oh cuboctahedron into a D3h anticuboctahedron can likewise involve a gradual change in the three f orbitals in the corresponding sp3d5f3 hybrids.
Effects of Pre-Sleep Whey vs. Plant-Based Protein Consumption on Muscle Recovery Following Damaging Morning Exercise
Authors: Saracino Patrick G. , Saylor Hannah E. , Hanna Brett R. , Hickner Robert C. , Kim Jeong-Su , Ormsbee Michael J.
Published: July 2020

Pre-sleep whey protein intake has been shown to improve overnight muscle protein synthesis, muscle size and strength, and muscle recovery. Despite a growing interest in alternative protein sources, such as plant-based protein, there is no evidence regarding the efficacy of plant-based proteins consumed pre-sleep. Therefore, we aimed to compare whey vs. plant-based pre-sleep protein dietary supplementation on muscle recovery in middle-aged men. Twenty-seven recreationally active, middle-aged men performed 5 sets of 15 repetitions of maximal eccentric voluntary contractions (ECC) for the knee extensors (ext) and flexors (flex), respectively, in the morning. Participants consumed 40 g of either whey hydrolysate (WH, n = 9), whey isolate (WI, n = 6), rice and pea combination (RP, n = 6), or placebo (PL, n = 6) 30 min pre-sleep on the day of ECC and the following two nights. Catered meals (15% PRO, 55% CHO, 30% Fat) were provided to participants for 5 days to standardize nutrition. Plasma creatine kinase (CK), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) were measured at pre, immediately post (+0), +4, +6, +24, +48, and +72 h post-ECC. Isometric (ISOM) and isokinetic (ISOK) maximal voluntary contraction force were measured at pre, immediately post (+0), +24, +48, and +72 h post-ECC. Muscle soreness, thigh circumference, and HOMA-IR were measured at pre, +24, +48, and +72 h post-ECC. CK was increased at +4 h post-ECC, remained elevated at all time points compared to baseline (p < 0.001), and was significantly greater at +72 h compared to all other time points (p < 0.001). IL-6 was increased at +6 h (p = 0.002) with no other time differing from baseline. ISOMext was reduced after ECC (p = 0.001) and remained reduced until returning to baseline at +72 h. ISOMflex, ISOKext, and ISOKflex were reduced after ECC and remained reduced at +72 h (p < 0.001). Muscle soreness increased post-ECC (p < 0.001) and did not return to baseline. Thigh circumference (p = 0.456) and HOMA-IR (p = 0.396) did not change post-ECC. There were no significant differences between groups for any outcome measure. These data suggest that middle-aged men consuming 1.08 ± 0.02 g/kg/day PRO did not recover from damaging eccentric exercise at +72 h and that pre-sleep protein ingestion, regardless of protein source, did not aid in muscle recovery when damaging eccentric exercise was performed in the morning.
Security, Privacy, and Trustworthiness of Sensor Networks and Internet of Things
Authors: Katsikas Sokratis , Gkioulos Vasileios
Published: July 2020

This editorial gives an overview of the papers included in the Special Issue on “Security, Privacy, and Trustworthiness of Sensor Networks and Internet of Things” of Sensors. The context of the special issue theme is first briefly described. This is then followed by an outline of each paper that provides information on the problem addressed; the proposed solution/approach; and, where relevant, the results of the evaluation of the proposed solution.
Excess of Soft Dielectrons and Photons
Authors: Dremin I. M.
Published: July 2020

Spectra of unbound electron–positron pairs (dielectrons, in brief) and photons from decays of parapositronia produced in ultraperipheral collisions of electrically charged objects are calculated. Their shapes at energies of the NICA collider are demonstrated. Soft dielectrons and photons are abundantly produced. The relevance of these processes to the astrophysical problem of cooling electron–positron pairs and the intense emission of 511 keV photons from the Galactic center is discussed.
THE INFLUENCE OF SEVERAL TYPES OF RESINS ON THE DYNAMIC MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYMER MIXTURE BASED ON BUTYL RUBBER
Authors: Tarasova O. , Yurkin Yu. , Toroschin A.
Published: July 2020

this work is devoted to the problem of developing vibration-damping polymer materials with high damping properties in a wide temperature range. The study of the effect of modifying additives on the strength, damping, adhesive and cohesive properties of a butyl rubber composite is the aim of this work. The task is to identify the actual temperature, frequency, dynamic and mechanical characteristics of a composite material based on butyl rubber depending on the type and concentration of resins. The key methods for studying this problem is the dynamic mechanical analysis method, aimed at obtaining information about changes in the dynamic properties of polymer materials (bond strength with metal when peeling samples of composites, determining the flow resistance of samples, determining the migration of plasticizer). Due to the established experimental dependences, it was found that the addition of resins (3% by weight) in the composition based on butyl rubber leads to an increase in the damping properties of composite materials, and an increase to (4.25% by weight) leads to their decrease. It was established that the obtained filled mixtures with a high damping peak and good adhesive and strength properties are mixtures with the addition of alkyl phenol-formaldehyde resins.
VARIEDADES MEXICANAS DE JAMAICA (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) ‘ALMA BLANCA’ Y ‘ROSALÍZ’ DE COLOR CLARO, Y ‘COTZALTZIN’ Y ‘TECOANAPA’ DE COLOR ROJO
Authors: Ariza-Flores Rafael , Serrano-Altamirano Víctor , Navarro-Galindo Salvador , Ovando-Cruz Manuel E. , Vázquez-García Enrique , Barrios-Ayala Aristeo , Michel-Aceves Alejandro C. , Guzmán-Maldonado Salvador H. , Otero-Sánchez M. Antonio
Published: July 2020

La jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) es una especie vegetal que destaca por sus propiedades medicinales, ya que su consumo reduce el colesterol (Aquino y León, 2001; Lin et al., 2007) y la presión arterial disminuye (Herrera et al., 2004). Se cultiva generalmente en suelos marginales de baja fertilidad y con poca retención de humedad. Su importancia social radica en que el cultivo lo atienden productores de escasos recursos que realizan la cosecha manual, lo que propicia ocupación pero origina incrementos en los costos de producción (Serrano, 2008). En México se cosechan 18 mil hectáreas de jamaica con un rendimiento promedio de 265 kg ha-1. Aunque la superficie cosechada y el rendimiento por unidad de superficie son bajos, los agricultores obtienen altos ingresos por su buen nivel de comercialización y el incremento en la demanda.
‘V-560’, NUEVA VARIEDAD PRECOZ DE MAÍZ PARA REGIONES TROPICALES
Authors: Coutiño-Estrada Bulmaro , Gómez-Montiel Noel O. , Vázquez-Carrillo Gricelda , Vidal-Martínez Víctor A.
Published: July 2020

En muchas regiones agrícolas del país se cultivan variedades de maíz (Zea mays L.) de polinización libre de diferente ciclo vegetativo; los productores que cultivan variedades de ciclo corto o precoz obtienen grano en menor tiempo que cuando siembran variedades intermedias o tardías, con la ventaja de que pueden sembrar más temprano o más tarde y aprovechar mejor la humedad de la época de lluvias. En 1983, el Campo Experimental Valle del Yaqui (actual Campo Experimental Norman E. Borlaug) del Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP) liberó una variedad de maíz precoz de porte bajo, denominada ‘V-424’ o ‘Tuxpeño Precoz’, recomendada para ser cultivada en las regiones tropicales del país con altitudes de hasta 1000 m, desde Sonora hasta Chiapas (Cota et al., 1983), la cual tuvo sus orígenes en la población Tuxpeño crema, originalmente del Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo. En Chiapas, ‘V-424’ ha sido muy apreciada por los productores por su precocidad, su planta de porte bajo y por su rendimiento aceptable, razones por las cuales las empresas locales aún producen y comercializan su semilla certificada.
Programación y control del entrenamiento en deportes colectivos: Subjective control
Authors: MUÑOZ LÓPEZ ALEJANDRO
Published: July 2020

El presente material educativo es un software que incluye una herramienta para el control del esfuerzo y el ejercicio a través de la percepción subjetiva del esfuerzo y formularios wellness, diseñada específicamente para ayudar en procesos de formación sobre el Entrenamiento Deportivo, la Salud, la Calidad de Vida y la readaptación de lesiones.
Effect of Applying Green Building Practices and Policies in Reducing Environmental and Health Impacts in the Construction Sector
Authors:   Jarash University Dipartment of architecture, Safran Mansour Mahmoud
Published: July 2020

The present research aims at addressing the effect of applying green building policies and practices by the Jordanian construction firms in reducing environmental pollution and harmful health effects. To achieve the research objectives, the researcher depended on the descriptive analytical research design method because of its relevance to this kind of research. Data was collected through the use of previous researches to collect the secondary data, and the use of the questionnaire prepared by the researcher to collect the primary data, study population consisted of (10) Jordanian construction firms, while study sample consisted of (200) male and female heads of divisions in these firms (87) females and (113) males. For data analysis (SPSS) software in used to conduct the statistical processes. Results of these analyses were discussed and a number of recommendations offered to these firms to actively and meaningfully respond to the potential environmental possible of such negative impacts.
Ferrocement Panels under High Velocity Impact by Incorporating Waste Foundry Sand
Authors:   , Second Year M.Tech Student, MIT World Peace University, Pune, India., Karpe Balraj E. , Gaidhankar Darshan G. ,   Associate Professor, MIT World Peace University, Pune, India., Kulkarni Mrudula S. ,   Head of School, School of Civil Engineering, MIT World Peace University, Pune, India.
Published: July 2020

Ferrocement is widely used because of its excellent behavior pf ferrocement under flexural, and impact strength. Ferrocement also has excellent mechanical properties. In this study, total 16 ferrocement panels were modelled of M50 grade of concrete. The thickness of ferrocement panels considered is 15mm, 20mm and 25mm. Galvanized welded mesh is used as reinforcement in panels. This wire-meshes were layered in 2, 3, 4 and 5 layers. High velocity impact test is done by Ak-47 bullet striking with a velocity of 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650 and 750 m/s for each panel. All this panels were modelled in design modeler of Ansys explicit Dynamics. Deformation, Equivalent Stress and Normal Stress of all the panels are evaluated and compared by analyzing in ANSYS Explicit Dynamics. From the past researches and the conclusions made by these researches, we can see positive chance in the utilization of waste foundry sand in construction field. As these results gives the great emphasis towards the development on environment friendly and economical constructions.
A Hybrid Method for Secure Communication and Performance Analysis in VANET.
Authors:   Computer science and engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India,, Afzal Zehra , Kumar Manoj ,   Computer science and engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India,
Published: July 2020

Vehicular Ad-hoc network a subclass of Mobile Ad-hoc network with various features providing Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication, Vehicle-to-RSU communication, Vehicle-to-Trusted Authority Communication. VANET is gaining higher attention now days both in industry and academic area and has become a trending research topic for research but still a lot of improvements is required in this area. Security of data is one of the major challenge in VANET. Encryption of data with the help of various encryption algorithms came up as solution for securing communication in VANET. But existing encryption algorithms used to secure VANET’s are complex due to which data are not delivered on time and face a lot of problems like privacy of data ,non-repudiation and cost (i.e. communication cost, computational cost).In our proposed scheme we use a hybrid approach, which contain ECC algorithm( asymmetric algorithm).ECC algorithm is used for encryption of personal details (i.e. Speed, location, device address) and AES algorithm (symmetric algorithm ) is used for encryption for safety messages along with output of ECC algorithm. The objective of this hybrid approach is to perform double encryption on personal details for more privacy of personal data (using ECC and AES algorithm) and single encryption on safety messages (using AES algorithm) so safety messages are delivered on time and without any delay.
Face Tracking Performance in Head Gesture Recognition System
Authors:   Department of Electronics Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India., Bankar Rushikesh , Salankar Suresh ,   Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India.
Published: July 2020

This paper describes the comparative analysis of different face tracking methods in the head gesture recognition system. The major constraints of head gesture recognition system, i.e. face detection, feature extraction, tracking, and recognition are explained. We used adaboost algorithm for detection, and Camshift algorithm for tracking with different feature extraction methods. We performed extensive experimentations and presented a comparative analysis of tracking performance of head gesture recognition system under cluttered backgrounds, shadow and sunshine conditions. Experimental results show the robustness in face detection, tracking and direction recognition of the proposed method.
Design and Verification of UART using System Verilog
Authors:   MTech student, Electronics and communication department, JSSSTU, Mysuru, Karnataka, India., R Yamini , V Ramya M ,   Assistant professor, Electronics and communication department, JSSSTU, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Published: July 2020

The main objective of this paper is to design and verify a full duplex UART module using System Verilog (SV). It is a serial communication protocol which provides communication between the systems without using clock signal. It converts parallel data into serial format and transmits the same. Once the data in serial format is received it is converted into parallel format. Designing of UART includes designing of baud rate generator, receiver, transmitter, interrupt and FIFO modules. Verification involves verifying the design by creating verification environment which allows to reuse the testbench and reduces the code complexity. Randomization is used to check the corner conditions which are hard to reach. 100% assertion and 100% functional coverage is achieved. UART operation is simulated using Questasim software.
Early prediction of diabetes using Feature Transformation and hybrid Random Forest Algorithm
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of CA & IT, Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore, India., Kumar B. Senthil , Gunavathi R. ,   Associate Professor and Head, Department of MCA, Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College, Pollachi, India.
Published: July 2020

Diabetes is the most common chronic disease among the world. Early prediction of these will assist the physicians to provide the improved treatment. Machine learning approaches are widely used for predicting the disease at the earlier stage. However the selecting the significant features and the suitable classifier are still reduces the diagnosis accuracy. In this paper the PCA based feature transformation and the hybrid random forest classifier is utilized for diabetes prediction. PCA attempt to identify the best subset of transformed components that greatly improves the classification result. The system is compared with priori machine learning approaches to evaluate the efficiency of this work. The experimental result shows that the present study enhances the prediction accuracy.
Traceability of Pharmaceutical Drugs throughout the Supply Chain using Blockchain
Authors:   H.O.D CSE, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India., Kanavalli Anita , Venkatesh Parth ,   CSE, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India., Tripathi Shiv Dutt ,   CSE, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India., Kumar Shubham ,   CSE, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India., Chari Adi V ,   CSE, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.
Published: July 2020

The pharmaceutical industry is prone to many risks and the effect of these risks propagating to patients is enormous. Just like other sectors, the pharmaceutical sector can also benefit from new methodologies in the supply chain network. More effective supply chain management can benefit the pharmaceutical industry by reducing the risks from the current challenges being faced by the industry. Difficulties like missing interest data, human asset reliance, request of the board, distribution center administration, absence of coordination, shipment perceivability and lapse must be confronted. An important observation from these challenges is their dependence on human resources to come about these changes in the state and process information. Inevitably, blockchain can construct the profitability and straightforwardness of flexible chains and vehemently influence everything from warehousing to movement to portion. The core benefits of the blockchain technology are Immutability, Corruption & tamper proof, Secure and Zero downtime. These make the blockchain technology a very effective means for revolutionizing the supply chain management
Sizing of Energy Storage with Network Constraints Economic Dispatch of Fuel Cell Micro Turbine and Renewable Energy Sources
Authors:   Electrical Engineering department, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana, India., Singh Bharat , Kumar Ashwani ,   Senior IEEE member, Electrical Engineering department, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Published: July 2020

Micro-Grid is the appropriate solution to various problems in the power system. Different types of energy sources, likewise Fuel cell (FC), Micro-Turbine (MT) and renewable energy sources can be integrated with micro-grids (MG). The battery energy storage has played a crucial role to support the power mismatch of on-grid or off-grid MG. Therefore the optimal size of battery energy storage along with the optimal cost-based calculation has become an essential part for the micro-grid operator. The piecewise linear cost method is used for the cost based analysis. The main contribution of this paper is: (i) the optimal size of battery energy storage has been determined with a Fuel cell (FC) and Micro-Turbine (MT) based distribution generation (DG). (ii) The impact of battery storage with DG and renewable energy sources (RES) has been considered. (iii) The total benefit and market benefit has been maximised. (iv) The unit-commitment cost of FC and MT with spinning reserve, piecewise linear cost function, ramp rate, minimum up and downtime constraints has been considered for the sizing of battery storage. (v) The network constrained has been found to obtain minimum daily energy loss for the optimal size of battery storage. (vi) The state of charge (SOC) of battery, the power output of DG’s and RES, power loss, battery cost per day, operating cost of generation, etc. have been determined. The optimal sizing of battery energy storage determination is helpful for the both Microgrid operators as well as designers. The IEEE-33 bus test system with ZIP load has been carried out for analysis and result validation. The general algebraic modeling system (GAMS) is used to solve the deterministic optimisation problem.
Ranking Priorities Performance variables of GSCM for in Indian Automobile Organizations
Authors:   Reasearch scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MANIT BHOPAL, India, pathak Deepak kumar , verma Ajay ,   Assistant professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MANIT BHOPAL, India,
Published: July 2020

The paper aims to identify key performance variables of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices to achieve sustainable development goals. It develops a comprehensive structural relationship between various performance variables for GSCM for sustainability in Indian automobile industries. With the help of expert opinions from industry professionals and extant literature review, fifteen key performance variables have been identified and stated as these variables attempt to achieve the sustainability goals in GSCM practices. The Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method is employed to develop the model and then rank them. The results of this study show that supplier willingness towards GSCM, Adoption of technology advancement adoption, and top management commitment have emerged as top three key variables while organizational motivating, encouragement of sustainable product, and government support systems are identified as the bottom three parameters. It also helps to achieve the priority basis to create a greener platform in the automobile industry. The study helps the managers, practitioners, and policymakers in making strategic and tactical decisions for better sustainability in the Indian Automobile industries in the context of GSCM practices. The critical inputs show the GSCM in the firms being more proactive and well prepared. The novelty of this research lies in the requirement of GSCM as most automobile companies set up their plants for awareness of economic, social and environmental development. The performance variable identified to improve organizational performance to contribute to sustainable development improvements in the practices and policies