bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Apport de la sociologie à l’étude de la réduction d’usage des antibiotiques
Authors: DUCROT Christian , ADAM Cécile , BEAUGRAND Florence , BELLOC Catherine , BLUHM Julie , CHAUVIN Claire , CHOLTON Marina , COLLINEAU Lucie , FAISNEL Julien , FORTANÉ Nicolas , HELLEC Florence , HÉMONIC Anne , JOLY Nathalie , LHERMIE Guillaume , MAGNE Marie-Angélina , PAUL Mathilde , POIZAT Axelle , RABOISSON Didier , ROUSSET Nathalie
Published: April 2019

Pour réduire l’usage des antibiotiques en élevage, divers travaux en sciences biotechniques visent à concevoir et identifier des solutions zootechniques ou thérapeutiques alternatives aux antibiotiques. Cependant, au-delà de ces solutions techniques, des facteurs humains et sociaux déterminent les décisions de prescrire et d’administrer ou non des antibiotiques. L’article met l’accent sur ces facteurs et dresse une synthèse des travaux menés en sciences humaines et sociales en France sur la réduction de l’usage des antibiotiques dans différentes filières animales et leurs contributions pour relever ce défi. Trois contributions majeures ont émergé, à différentes échelles. La première consiste en une meilleure compréhension des processus de changement de pratiques opérés par les éleveurs pour réduire l’usage des antibiotiques dans leur élevage : identification des freins et motivations des éleveurs pour opérer ce changement, caractérisation de trajectoires de changement y compris les contextes dans lesquels elles sont réalisées, et des outils mobilisés par les éleveurs pour y parvenir. Une seconde contribution porte sur la compréhension du rôle des réseaux d’acteurs des éleveurs dans ces processus de changement : rôle du conseiller d’élevage et du vétérinaire et de leur relation de travail avec l’éleveur ; rôle des pairs pour expérimenter de nouvelles pratiques. La dernière contribution porte sur la compréhension et la conception de modes de gouvernance collectifs pour réduire l’usage des antibiotiques en élevage : analyse de la prescription vétérinaire et de ses évolutions, du rôle des acteurs des filières pour une action concertée et de la dynamique impulsée par le plan EcoAntibio. Quelques pistes sont évoquées pour approfondir ces travaux.
A Model of Performance Measurements on Management Basis in the Local Government Agencies, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Djaing Hamsinah , Rewa Sangkala , Dachlan Liesda
Published: April 2019

Performance appraisal is a fundamental indicator in public accountability to achieve the good governance principles. Hence, this study aims to analyze the performance measurement that can improve performance on government agencies in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The study was conducted in qualitative approach. The research found that non-integrated models of performance measurement in South Sulawesi are inefficient and ineffective. Inefficiency happens because it uses time and cost resources separately, while being ineffective is because both models focuses on each goal instead on performance goals and the process is not supported by the actual management.
Photocatalytic Polymeric Nanocomposite Membrane Towards Oily Wastewater
Authors: Zioui Djamila , Salazar Hugo , Audjit Lamin , Martins Pedro , Lanceros-Mendez Senentxu
Published: April 2019

Production of wastewater related to the oil and gas industries is increasing over the years. The compounds found in industrial wastewater typically show high toxicity, and in this way, they have become a primary environmental concern. Several techniques have been applied in industrial effluents remediation. In spite of the efforts, these techniques are yet ineffective to treat oily wastewater before it can be discharged safely to the environment. Membrane technology is an attractive approach to treat oily wastewater. This is dedicated to the immobilisation of TiO2 nanoparticles on poly (vinylidene fluoride–trifluoro ethylene) (PVDF-TrFE) porous matrix by solvent casting. Membranes with interconnected pores with an average diameter of 60 micrometres and the contact angle of 97°, decorated with TiO2 nanoparticles, are obtained. The degradation of oily wastewater demonstrated the remarkable photocatalytic efficiency of the nanocomposite membranes: under sunlight irradiation for 7 hours, colourless water was obtained. These results show the suitability of TiO2/P(VDF–TrFE) nanocomposite for photocatalytic applications for oily wastewater remediation.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid Complexes Based on Cetyltrimethylammonium Thin Layers Deposited on a Polydimethylsiloxane Substrate
Authors: Prajzler Vaclav , Jung Woohyun , Oh Kyunghwan , Cajzl Jakub , Nekvindova Pavla
Published: April 2019

This paper presents our research on the optical properties of thin-film deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) complexes based on cetyltrimethylammonium (DNA-CTMA) deposited onto a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate, which may be suitable for the construction of biophotonic devices. The study involved the measurement of Raman spectra, absorption spectra from the visible to near-infrared region and the values of the refractive indices by m-line spectroscopy at ﬁve wavelengths (473, 632.8, 964, 1311, and 1552 nm). The samples were proved to have waveguiding properties from visible to infrared spectrum and high contrast of refractive index. Photoluminescence measurement was done under excitation at three wavelengths (355, 405 and 450 nm) and showed one broad band with maxima at 437, 520 and 530 nm depending on the excitation wavelengths. The study has demonstrated that this combination of polymers, because of its unique properties, has a great potential for the implementation of all-polymer structures in the applications of high-density photonics and biocompatible optical devices.
A growing system closer to the natural conditions for studying root growth and response of Arabidopsis thaliana
Authors: Li Ying , Yuan Wei , Li Luocheng , Dai Hui , Dang Xiaolin , Xu Weifeng
Published: April 2019

In natural environments, shoot was exposed to sunlight but roots are not directly exposed to light, being buried deep down in the soil and grow in darkness without sucrose addition. However, most current research in root biology has been carried out by growing the Arabidopsis root system in the presence of light and sucrose-added medium since root development is typically studied in traditional agar-plate culture system (TPG, traditional plant-growing). Here, we present a protocol for improved agar-plate culture system (IPG, improved plant-growing), allows the in vitro cultivation of Arabidopsis with the aerial part growing in normal light/dark photoperiod while roots grow in darkness without sucrose addition. IPG provides an efﬁcient system for cultivating a large number of seedlings and easily characterizing root architecture in the dark. We also provide methods for key steps all the way through to seedlings growth.We found that the primary root lengths in TPG were significantly longer than that in IPG, and the root elongation growth is dependent on auxin-triggered acidiﬁcation of the root apoplast of Arabidopsis . With this protocol, a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in root growth and responses of plants can be easily characterized.
H-type Hypertension is a risk factor for Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: a retrospective study
Authors: Cai Xiuying , Fang Qi , Li Tan , Liu Xueyun , Diao Shanshan , Kong Yan , Duan Xiaoyu , Yang Si , Liu Sanjiao
Published: April 2019

Background: The correlation between H-type hypertension and cerebral small-vessel diseases (CSVD) remains uncertain. The present study was designed to explore the possible relationship between H-type hypertension and CSVD spectrum and total burden.
Methods: We included 329 patients in the present study and divided them into four groups: H-type hypertension group, the isolated hypertension group, the isolated hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) group and the control group. Clinical variables of interest and the MR examination sequences were obtained. We count the presence of each CSVD feature and rated the total burden of CSVD on an ordinal scale from 0 to 4 according to a recent described score rule.
Results: The results showed that H-type hypertension was associated with the presence of CMB and the severity of WMH and PVS. CSVD total burden was significantly related to age (OR: 1.059, 95% CI: 1.037-1.082), systolic pressure (OR: 1.122, 95% CI: 1.007-1.136), triglycerides (OR: 1.386, 95% CI: 1.037-1.854), isolated HHcy (OR: 4.154, 95% CI 1.836–9.401) and H-type hypertension (OR: 5.028, 95% CI 2.323-10.883). And we further observed hypertension and HHcy had a synergistic effect on CSVD total burden (OR: 2.776, 95% CI 1.564-4.927).
Conclusions: H-type hypertension may act as an independent risk factor of CSVD and cause increased susceptibility to CSVD total burden and CSVD spectrum, which deserved further prevention measures.
Canola Emergence and Early Growth Were Not Affected by Allelopathic Properties of Wheat Residue
Authors: Wynne Kacie , Adams Curtis , Neely Clark , DeLaune Paul , Kimura Emi , Thapa Santanu
Published: April 2019

Core Ideas

Negative impacts of fresh wheat residue on canola were demonstrated in the lab.

No negative impacts were observed in pot conditions that mimicked the field.

Results were generally consistent across 15 wheat varieties and 2 soils.

Negative impacts of wheat residue reported on canola are likely physical impacts.

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) has been studied for its residual chemical effects on other crop plants, which are often cultivar‐specific, but its effects on canola (Brassica napus L.), a crop increasingly rotated with wheat, are less understood. Because canola production is spreading to new areas, including the US Southern Great Plains, our objective was to evaluate the potential for allelopathic properties of wheat residue from regional cultivars to negatively impact emergence and early growth of canola. A laboratory study was conducted, establishing a baseline for potential allelopathic effects, and an outdoor pot study was conducted, designed to test for these effects in conditions mimicking field conditions and crop management (e.g., residue weathered on the soil surface for the summer to simulate fallow). In the laboratory, with exposure to fresh wheat residue extracts, canola germination was delayed, but persistent, concentration‐dependent negative effects on radicle elongation were observed, similar to other reported results. In the pot studies, wheat residue did not affect canola emergence, with minimal variation among 15 wheat cultivars tested in two soils, and early growth increased by an average of 23% with residue treatment. The canola emergence and early growth results indicated an absence of allelopathy at planting and the presence of growth‐promoting factors following wheat residue application. Together, these studies indicate that allelopathic properties of wheat residue can negatively impact canola in laboratory conditions, but suggests these effects are not likely to be realized under typical field conditions. Negative impacts of wheat residue on canola, which have been reported, are likely physical in nature.
Evaluating Starter Fertilizer Applications in Grain Sorghum Production
Authors: Lofton Josh , Arnall D. B. , Sharma Sumit , Nisly Camron
Published: April 2019

Core Ideas

The application of in‐furrow starter fertilizers did not consistently improve yields over the non‐treated control.

Applying high rates of starter fertilizer close to the seed resulted in decreased emergence, which can potentially result in diminished yields.

The use of fertilizer additives did not improve yields over non‐treated ammonium polyphosate in‐furrow starter applications.

Starter fertilizers have been documented as a successful practice for several crops. However, information on these fertilizer applications on grain sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is very limited. This research was conducted to evaluate the impact of in‐furrow starter fertilizers on grain sorghum establishment and yields in the southern Great Plains. Studies were conducted at four sites across Oklahoma in 2014 and two sites in 2015. Trials evaluated eight in‐furrow starter fertilizer treatments as well as a non‐treated check. Stand counts were collected 1 mo following planting to evaluate impact on stand establishment. At maturity, plot grain weights were used to estimate grain yield. Starter fertilizer applied at high rates (187 L ha−1) reduced stands in four of six site locations by an average of 2.0 plants m−2. This resulted in nearly a 21% decrease in yields. Positive yield effects from in‐furrow starter fertilizers were not consistent, with only one location having significantly greater yields compared with the non‐treated check. The addition of fertilizer additives did not have a significant effect on sorghum yields. However, with the lack of positive yield results from in‐furrow starter fertilizer, it was unexpected that these additives would provide additional yield. These results suggest little yield advantage of in‐furrow starter fertilizers in grain sorghum production. Furthermore, if in‐furrow starter fertilizers are used in sorghum production, higher application rates could result in decreased stand establishment, potentially resulting in lower yields.
Taqman hydrolysis probe application for Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, and Vibrio cholerae detection in surface and drinking water
Authors: El-Sayed Ahmed K. A. , Abou-Dobara Mohamed I. , Abdel-Malak Camelia A. , El-Badaly Amira A. E.
Published: April 2019

This study explored the applicability of using TaqMan qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) for Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica and non-virulent Vibrio cholerae detection in surface and drinking water. One hundred and twenty water samples were collected monthly (January 2017–December 2017) from the surface water (input) and drinking water (output and distribution networks) of two drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) in Damietta County, Egypt. The distribution of the studied bacteria based on their detection by TaqMan qPCR compared with membrane filtration (MF) technique showed that the higher positive samples were detected by TaqMan qPCR. The bacterial count was totally absent in all output samples. TaqMan qPCR assay (based on sequence detection of uidA, invA, and ompW) revealed 97.96%, 99.14%, and 98.3% specificity for E. coli, S. enterica, and non-virulent V. cholerae, respectively, compared with 100% specificity for all strains when MF cultures were applied. TaqMan qPCR exhibited 100% sensitivity for all strains, while it was 91.67%, 80%, and 50% using MF cultures for E. coli, S. enterica, and non-virulent V. cholerae, respectively. In conclusion, TaqMan qPCR sensitivity makes it a useful tool for urgent fast monitoring of water contamination, especially in network samples that contain low bacterial count.
Pre-magnetization for enhancing the iron-catalyzed activation of peroxymonosulfate via accelerating the corrosion of Fe0
Authors: Liu Yunxin , Zhou Peng , Huo Xiaowei , Liu Yang , Cheng Xin , Zhang Yongli
Published: April 2019

Our findings proved that micron-scale zero-valent iron (mZVI) particles with pre-magnetization combined with peroxymonosulfate (PMS) can markedly enhance the removal of acid orange 7 (AO7). Investigation into the mechanism showed that PMS accelerated the corrosion of ZVI to release Fe2+ under acidic conditions, and the in-situ generated Fe2+ further activated PMS to produce SO4•− and •OH, resulting in AO7 removal. Further, the Lorentz force strengthened the convection in the solution and the field gradient force tended to move Fe2+ from a higher to a lower field gradient at the pre-magnetized ZVI (Pre-ZVI) particle surfaces, thus indicating that pre-magnetization promoted the corrosion of ZVI to release Fe2+, which resulted in the enhancement of PMS activation. Nano-scale ZVI (nZVI) was more effective than mZVI in activating PMS to degrade AO7, but the pre-magnetization effect on mZVI was better than on nZVI. AO7 removal increased with higher ZVI and PMS dosage, lower AO7 concentration, and acidic conditions (pH = 2, 3). This study helps to understand the reactive radicals-based oxidation process with application of pre-magnetized ZVI in activating PMS.
The problem of spreading a liquid above a permeable surface, taking into account impregnation into the ground
Authors: Gilmanov S.A.
Published: April 2019

A mathematical model is proposed that allows, on the basis of quasi-one-dimensional equations, to illustrate the process of spreading a liquid above the surface of a soil and impregnating this liquid into the ground. The rate of impregnation is assumed constant.
Injection of water into a porous medium saturated with steam, taking into account capillary forces
Authors: Ilyasov U.R. , Makhmutov R.A.
Published: April 2019

The problem of water injection into a high-temperature porous medium through a permeable boundary. Various regimes injection, depending on the initial parameters of the thermal reservoir and coolant (water). In particular, the effect of capillary forces on the effect of ”spontaneous absorption“ of water.
Investigation of the Water-In-Oil Emulsions Destruction by Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Field
Authors: Kovaleva L.A. , Zinatullin R.R. , Minnigalimov R.Z.
Published: April 2019

The possibility of applying a radio-frequency electromagnetic field for the destruction of water-oil emulsions is substantiated. The article presents the results of dielectric measurements of water-in-oil emulsions with different water content in the emulsion, as well as the results of experimental studies of the water-in-oil emulsions destruction in a radio-frequency electromagnetic field.
The solution of problems on an self-similar electrochemical shaping by means of hydrodynamic analogy
Authors: Urakov A.R. , Gordeev A.A. , Porechny S.S.
Published: April 2019

Self-similar (at preservation of geometrical similarity of borders) solutions of non-stationary Hele-Shaw problems in connection to an electrochemical shaping are considered. The problem of a flow about an arch of a circle on which the border condition for Zhukovsky’s function has the form similar to a boundary condition of a self-similar problem is used for the solution.
Dynamic thermal modelling of the permafrost ground under the thermokarst lake
Authors: Khabibullin I.L. , Khusainova Z.R. , Lobastova S.A.
Published: April 2019

The model of the thermokarst process of permafrost rocks taking into account the thermal sources caused by inhomogeneous absorption of solar radiation in water layer is considered. Analytical solutions of the system of equations allowing to determine thermal regime of permafrost ground and the dynamics of its thawing were obtained.
The Diversity of Heterocyclic N-oxide Molecules: Highlights on their Potential in Organic Synthesis, Catalysis and Drug Applications
Authors: Li Dongli , Wu Panpan , Sun Ning , Lu Yu-Jing , Wong Wing-Leung , Fang Zhiyuang , Zhang Kun
Published: April 2019

The synthesis and chemistry of heterocyclic N-oxide derivatives such as those from pyridine and indazole are very well-known due to their usefulness as versatile synthetic intermediates and their biological importance. These classes of organic compounds have been demonstrated in many interesting and amazing functionalities, particularly vital in the areas including metal complexes formation, catalysts design, asymmetric catalysis and synthesis, and medicinal applications (some potent N-oxide compounds with anticancer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory activity, etc.). Therefore, the heterocyclic N-oxide motif has been successfully employed in a number of recent advanced chemistry and drug development investigations. In the present review, our primary aim was to provide a relevant summary focusing on the topics of organic synthesis and medical application potential of the compounds cited, which could be attractive and give some insights to researchers in the field. Therefore, we mainly highlight the importance of heterocyclic N-oxide derivatives including those synthesized from imidazole, indazole, indole, pyridazine, pyrazine, pyridine, and pyrimidine in organic syntheses and catalysis, and drug applications. Over the past years, a number of reviews have been published on the organic synthesis and catalysis of N-oxides. We thus concentrated on highlighting those rarely mentioned or recently reported systems.
Rapid Characterization of Quorum Sensing Inhibitory Molecules from Garcinia indica Choisy Seed Methanol Extract by GC-MS Analysis
Authors: Shastry Rajesh P. , Aman Mohammed
Published: April 2019

Background:

Bacteria communicate by producing small signaling molecules to maintain
threshold cell density. Quorum sensing inhibition is an effective and most potent approach for the prevention
of cell to cell communication.

Methods:

In the present study, the methanol extract of Garcinia indica was tested for anti-quorum sensing
activity using Chromobacterium violaceum as a biosensor. The extract inhibited violacein production
in biosensor strain without affecting the growth of the bacteria and this was corroborated by
bioautography assay.

Results:

The bioactive fraction was analysed by the aid of GC-MS revealed that, the presence of coumarin
(7-hydroxy-3-(1,1-dimethylprop-2-enyl) coumarin) and eugenol (1,2-dimethoxy-4-(1-methoxy-1-
propenyl) benzene) derivatives as anti-quorum sensing molecules.

Conclusion:

A detailed investigation is required to study the mechanism of action involved in control
of quorum sensing signals and possible applications.
Injury Patterns of Equine-Related Trauma
Authors: Liaw Frank , Govilkar Siddharth , Woo Timothy , Britton Ingrid , Youssef Bishoy , Lim Justin
Published: April 2019

Introduction:

Equestrian sports are popular in the United Kingdom (UK), with approximately 2.7 million people of all ages participating in equine-related sports in 2015. These sports are not without risk; the position of the mounted rider puts them at risk of injuries sustained by fall from a height, compounded by movement at speed. The aim of this study was to characterise demographics and injury patterns of equine-related trauma presentations at a major trauma centre in the UK.

Methods:

From a trauma admissions database and electronic search of radiology requests including keywords “equine”, “equestrian”, “horse”, and “pony” with cross-referencing from ICD-10 coding, 144 patients were identified to have presented to an adult major trauma centre with equine-related injuries from falls while mounted over a 3-year period.

Results:

Females accounted for 86% of patients (n = 123). The most common presenting age group was age 20-29, but most injuries occurred with patients of ages 50-59. Spinal injuries accounted for 41% (n = 69) of all injuries and occurred in a similar proportion in all age groups. Upper limb injuries accounted for 100% of injuries in those aged 0-9. 39% (n = 56) of patients required operative management for their injuries.

Conclusion:

We have been able to identify which body zones of injury are more at-risk in equine-related sports following falls from mounted riders, and recognize how certain injury patterns may be more prevalent in particular age groups. Spinal injuries have been demonstrated to be a new leading zone of injury, possibly due to stricter legislation from government and industry leading to the relative reduction of head injuries. Reducing the number and severity of these injuries will not only improve patient outcomes but reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
Using Genetic Algorithms to study the Effect of Cellulose Fibers Ratio on the Fiber-Matrix Interface Damage of Biocomposite Materials
Authors: Atig Khadidja , Mokaddem Allel , Meskine Mohamed , Doumi Bendouma , Belkheir Mohammed , El Keurti Mohammed
Published: April 2019

Background:

In this article, we have studied the effect of cellulose fibers ratio on the fiber matrix interface damage of biocomposite materials based on a Polypropylene (PP) matrix.

Methods:

Few patents on the effect of cellulose fibers ratio on the fiber-matrix interface damage of biocomposite materials were published. We have investigated this damage, using a metaheuristic simulation based on the two Weibull probabilistic models which successively described the damage of the fiber and the matrix, our objective function is presented by the Cox model.

Results:

The results of our genetic modeling confirm that the level of damage is related to the mechanical stresses applied to the five studied materials Cotton-Polypropylene, Jute-Polypropylene, Flax- Polypropylene, Ramie-Polypropylene and Aramid-Polypropylene. Our genetic modeling indicates that the rate of cellulose in each fiber has a significant influence on the progressive degradation of the interface. The numerical simulation compared to the result obtained by genetic algorithm for the Aramid- Polypropylene composite shows that the level of degradation of the interface is greater compared to other biocomposite materials and that Cotton-Polypropylene has a very low interface damage compared to other biocomposites (82.5% cellulose).

Conclusion:

It can thus be said that the model correctly took into account the degradation phenomenon of a unidirectional composite and biocomposite and our calculations coincide perfectly with the conclusions of Antoine et al. who determined that the rate of cellulose in each fiber participates in the improvement of the mechanical properties of biocomposite materials.
Removal of Phenol from Organic System by Using Ionic Liquids
Authors: Mathews Ciji S. , Bhosale Vikas K. , Kulkarni Prashant S. , Kamble Sanjay P.
Published: April 2019

Objective:

Selective removal of phenol from organic solvent mixture (benzene
+ toluene + hexane) or other petroleum by-products have a major concern. Hence,
the experiments were conducted on the removal of phenol from synthetically prepared
phenolic organic waste by using a green process, ionic liquids.

Methods:

The ionic liquids, 1-ethyl-3-methyl imidazolium cyanoborohydride, and 1-
butyl-3-methyl imidazolium hexafluorophosphate were used for the extraction study.
The effect of various operating parameters such as the type of ionic liquids, effluent
temperature, extraction time, and the phase volume ratio of ionic liquid and phenol has
been studied in details. The ionic liquid, 1-ethyl-3-methyl imidazolium cyanoborohydride
selectively extracted 95 % of the phenol from the synthetically prepared organic
oil mixture of benzene and toluene, with an initial phenol concentration was 100 ppm.
Further, ionic liquids were recycled and reused for six consecutive studies with removal
efficiency of about 74%. Additionally, a batch reactor study was conducted to find
the process viability for industrial use and 92% phenol removal efficiency was
achieved.

Results:

The study demonstrates the selective removal of phenol from petroleum oil
using ionic liquids is a simple and environmentally friendly process for industrial use.

Conclusion:

This method cannot only extract phenol but also phenol-derived compounds
may be extracted from hydrocarbon oil.
A Comprehensive Review of Smart Systems through Smart Materials
Authors: Vasanthanathan A. , Menaga S. , Rosemi K.
Published: April 2019

Background:

The vital role of smart materials in the field of aircraft, spacecraft, defence, electronics, electrical, medical and healthcare industries involve sensing and actuating for monitoring and controlling applications. The class of smart materials are also named as active materials or intelligent materials or adaptive materials. These materials act intelligently based upon the environmental conditions. Structures incorporated with smart materials are named as smart structures.

Methods:

The principal objective of the present paper is to explore a comprehensive review of various smart materials viz. piezoelectric materials, Shape Memory Alloy, micro sensors and fibre optic sensors. The significance of these intelligent materials in various fields are also deliberately presented in this work from the perspective of Patents and literatures test data.

Results:

Smart Materials possesses multifunctional capabilities. The smart materials viz. piezoelectric materials, Shape Memory Alloy, micro sensors and fibre optic sensors are embedded with structures like aircraft, spacecraft, automotive, bridges, and buildings for the purpose of exhibiting Structural Health Monitoring system. Smart materials are finding increasing applications in the present aircraft, spacecraft, automotive, electronics and healthcare industries.

Conclusion:

Innovative ideas would become reality by integrating the any structure with Smart Materials.
Automation of Data Flow Class Testing Using Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithms
Authors: Jain Neetu , Porwal Rabins
Published: April 2019

Background:

Software testing is a time consuming and costly process. Recent advances
in complexity of software have gained attention among researchers towards the automation of generation
of test data.

Objective:

This paper focuses on the structural testing of object oriented paradigm based software
and proposes a hybrid approach to automate the class testing applying heuristic algorithms.

Methods:

The proposed algorithm performs data flow testing of classes applying all defuses adequacy
criteria by automatically generating test cases. A nested 2-step methodology is applied using
meta-heuristic genetic algorithm and its two variant (GA-variant1 and Ga-variant2) to produce optimized
method sequences.

Results:

An experiment is performed applying proposed algorithm on six test classes. The results
suggest that proposed approach with GA-variant1 is better than other techniques in terms of Average
d-u coverage and Average iterations.
ECG Analysis: A Brief Review
Authors: Mohapatra Saumendra K. , Mohanty Mihir N.
Published: April 2019

In recent years, cardiac problems have been found proportional to technology development.
As the cardiac signal (Electrocardiogram) relates to the electrical activity of the heart of
a living being, the technology develops accordingly day-by-day to support physicians and diagnosis.
It has many applications along with medical applications. Accurate analysis of electrocardiogram
(ECG) signal can information for detection, classification, and diagnosis. This paper insight
towards a short review of earlier techniques. It will support the researchers in a new direction.
The review is based on preprocessing, feature extraction, classification, and different
measures for accuracy proof and the related work reported during the last decade is summarized.
Feature Selection Method Based on Grey Wolf Optimization and Simulated Annealing
Authors: Pandey Avinash C. , Rajpoot Dharmveer S.
Published: April 2019

Background:

Feature selection sometimes also known as attribute subset selection is a process in
which optimal subset of features are elected with respect to target data by reducing dimensionality and removing
irrelevant features. There will be 2n possible solutions for a dataset having n number of features that
is difficult to solve by conventional attribute selection method. In such cases metaheuristic-based methods
generally outruns the conventional methods.

Objective:

The main aim of this paper is to enhance the classification accuracy and minimize the number of
selected features and error rate.

Methods:

To achieve the objective, a binary metaheuristic feature selection method bGWOSA based on
grey wolf optimization and simulated annealing has been introduced. The proposed feature selection method
uses simulated annealing for equalizing the trade-off between exploration and exploitation. The performance
of the proposed binary feature selection method has been examined on the ten feature selection
benchmark datasets taken from UCI repository and compared with binary cuckoo search, binary particle
swarm optimization, binary grey wolf optimization, binary bat algorithm and binary hybrid whale optimization
method.

Results:

The proposed feature selection method achieves the highest accuracy for the most of datasets compared
to state-of-the-art. Further, from the experimental and statistical results, efficacy of the proposed feature
selection method has been validated.

Conclusion:

Classification accuracy can be enhanced by employing feature selection methods. Moreover,
performance can also be enhanced by tuning the control parameters of metaheuristic methods.
Wacana Solidaritas Muslim Indonesia dalam Teks Pengungsi Muslim Etnis Rohingya Pada Media Daring Viva.co.id
Authors: Andalas Eggy Fajar
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membedah strategi pembentukan wacana solidaritas muslim Indonesia dalam kasus mulim Rohingya oleh media massa Indonesia. Untuk melakukan hal tersebut dimanfaatkan teori analisis wacana Theo Van Leeuwen. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis isi. Sumber data penelitian adalah tujuh teks berita daring dari media massa viva.co.id. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan konstruksi wacana yang dibangun cenderung mengedepankan citra Indonesia sebagai bangsa dengan umat muslim terbesar di dunia sebagai pahlawan kemanusiaan. Motif penggambaran wacana kemanusiaan dibangun melalui isu agama dan kemanusiaan. Konstruksi tersebut berdampak terhadap pemarjinalan kelompok lain. Pemerintah Myanmar justru lebih digambarkan dengan beragam citra negatif, begitu juga dengan para pengungsi Rohingya yang selalu digambarkan sebagai kelompok yang benar-benar sedang kesusahan dan benar-benar membutuhkan bantuan. Terdapat bobot pemberitaan yang tidak seimbang yang dilakukan oleh media viva.co.id yang berdampak pada pemarjinalan kelompok ini.
Nilai Religiositas dalam Tembang “Tak Lela-Lela Ledhung”
Authors: Supanggih Eka Aprillia Maharani , Ferdyani Clarashinta , Dwi Arga Anggiat
Published: April 2019

Pada sudut pandang masyarakat sekarang, tembang Tak Lela-Lela Ledhung ini kurang begitu menonjol atau bisa dibilang kuno dan tidak gaul untuk masyarakat pada jaman sekarang khususnya perkembangan jaman yang semakin pesat ini. Tujuan penelitian ini penting dilakukan karena tembang Jawa mengungkapkan bahwa ternyata faktor serta pengalaman masyarakat Trenggalek dalam tembang Jawa ini mampu memengaruhi kondisi psikologisnya secara tidak langsung. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi dokumen yang di peroleh dari data primer, yakni dengan mengkaji tembang Tak Lela-Lela Ledhung sebagai objek penelitiannya. Hasil penelitian yang didapat menyebutkan bahwasanya tembang Tak Lela-Lela Ledhung sebagai objek penelitian banyak menghadirkan peristiwa yang mengaitkan antara nilai-nilai religiusitas dan unsur doa yang terdapat di dalam tembang Tak Lela-Lela Ledhung serta harapan-harapan orang tua terhadap anaknya. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa tembang Jawa Tak Lela-Lela Ledhung ini haruslah tetap dijaga dan tetap diajarankan kepada masyarakat Jawa yang kemudian dilestarikan dengan cara turun-temurun diwariskan kepada anak cucunya sehingga menjadi budaya tersendiri, yaitu budaya orang tua dalam mendidik anaknya.
Mantra Kenduri Matang Puluh Dina Dusun Dadapan Kecamatan Pagak Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Prastyo Randa Dwi , Maryaeni Maryaeni
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji sastra lisan berupa mantra berdasarkan konteks dan teks yang ada pada masyarakat dusun Dadapan. Melalui teori Albert b. Lord sebagai acuan utama dapat dipahami bahwa untuk mengkaji sebuah sastra lisan berupa mantra perlu melihat konteks yang mendasari lahirnya sebuah mantra. untuk itu diperlukan konteks performance yang mendasari munculnya teks mantra. Transmisi, komposisi dan formula teks mantra merupakan kajian teks bahwa teks mantra akan tetap eksis ketika ada transmisi dan komposisi sehingga dapat diketahui formula yang dipakai penutur. Berdasarkan hal tersebut muncul fungsi mantra dalam ritual kenduri bagi masyarakat dusun Dadapan baik fungsi Individu maupun sosial.
Mistisisme dalam Pemilin Kematian
Authors: Saputra Ardi Wina
Published: April 2019

Mistisisme sangat melekat dengan masyarakat Indonesia. Mistisisme sering kali dijadikan sebagai ornamen dalam kesusastraan Indonesia. Mulai dari kesusastraan lama, sastra lisan, hingga sastra tulis. Di era 2000-an ini mistisisme yang notabene merupakan kekayaan inetelektual bangsa, sangat jarang digunakan karena dianggap kuno. Namun penulis muda Dwi Ratih Rahmadhany menggunakan mistisisme dalam kumpulan cerpennya berjudul Pemilin Kematian. Penelitian ini menilai kajian mistisisme dalam cerpen Pemilin Kematian karya Dwi Ratih Rahmadhany. Metode penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Temuan dalam penelitian ini adalah cerpen-cerpen yang memiliki muatan mistisisme dalam Kumpulan Cerpen Pemilin Kematian.
Tata Artistik (Scenografi) dalam Pertunjukan Kesenian Tradisi Berbasis Kerakyatan
Authors: Purnomo Heny
Published: April 2019

Kepuasan rasa dan nilai estetik yang didapatkan penonton melalui interaksi dalam pertunjukan sering menjadi persoalan yang berujung pada merosotnya aktivitas produksi pergelaran. Beberapa dekade terakhir, ludruk sebagai pertunjukan tradisi berbasis kerakyatan, kini tampak sepi penonton, dan persoalan yang mendasar ketika pertunjukan Irama Budaya sebagai satu-satunya ludruk tobong yang bertahan di Surabaya belum mampu menarik perhatian penonton. Pertunjukan yang diadakan secara live di Gedung Ludruk THR Surabaya, kini bertambah beban permasalahannya ketika media televisi berkembang dan meningkat sangat pesat. Berbagai tayangan hiburan berbasis industri seni popular, sekarang didukung panataan artistik dengan kecanggihan teknologi, namun juga memunculkan persoalan terkait keberadaan kesenian tradisi yang sering diselenggarakan di panggung prosenium. Tayangan media televisi hampir tidak pernah menyisakan waktu kosong sedikitpun, sebaliknya pertunjukan berbasis kerakyatan yang diselenggarakan secara live dianggap ketinggalan jaman dan tidak memberi keuntungan pasar. Persoalan tersebut merupakan "fenomena sosial” yang menarik untuk diteliti. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan faktor pendukung, menjelaskan penataan skenografi dan peranan di balik keberadaan pertunjukan ludruk Irama Budaya. Untuk menganalisa penelitian digunakan teori relevan melalui analogi Goffman ditunjang berbagai konsep skenografi. Penelitian dengan metode kualitatif dan pendekatan skenografi ini, lebih menitik-beratkan teknik pengumpulan data lewat observasi, wawancara, dan studi pustaka. Penelusuran faktor-faktor pendukung dan penataan tata artistik menghasil-kan asumsi tentang peranan skenografi di balik keberadaan pertunjukan ludruk Irama Budaya Surabaya
Transfer Fonologis Konsonan Hambat dari Bahasa Jawa ke Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Gusdian Rosalin Ismayoeng
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan transfer fonologis konsonan hambat yang terjadi dari Bahasa Jawa ke Bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif guna mengetahui transfer fonologis apa saja yang ditemukan saat penutur Bahasa Indonesia yang memiliki aksen Jawa mengucapkan kata-kata yang mengandung konsonan hambat di dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 5 orang penutur Bahasa Indonesia dengan aksen Jawa. Selanjutnya, kelima subjek diberi sebuah cerita pendek yang memuat kata-kata dengan konsonan hambat; kemudian, suara mereka direkam. Dari hasil analisis data, ditemukan bahwa terdapat perbedaan beberapa konsonan hambat Bahasa Jawa dan Bahasa Indonesia yang termuat dalam transfer fonologis yang diucapkan oleh penutur Bahasa Indonesia beraksen jawa. Beberapa transfer tersebut antara lain transfer konsonan plosif kendur bersuara, substitusi untuk konsonan berhenti velar [k] menjadi suara glottal [ʔ] pada koda (akhir kata), dan substitusi untuk konsonan frikatif labio-dental [f] menjadi konsonan bilabial tak bersuara [p].
Analysing correlated noise on the surface code using adaptive decoding algorithms
Authors: Nickerson Naomi H. , Brown Benjamin J.
Published: April 2019

Laboratory hardware is rapidly progressing towards a state where quantum error-correcting codes can be realised. As such, we must learn how to deal with the complex nature of the noise that may occur in real physical systems. Single qubit Pauli errors are commonly used to study the behaviour of error-correcting codes, but in general we might expect the environment to introduce correlated errors to a system. Given some knowledge of structures that errors commonly take, it may be possible to adapt the error-correction procedure to compensate for this noise, but performing full state tomography on a physical system to analyse this structure quickly becomes impossible as the size increases beyond a few qubits. Here we develop and test new methods to analyse blue a particular class of spatially correlated errors by making use of parametrised families of decoding algorithms. We demonstrate our method numerically using a diffusive noise model. We show that information can be learnt about the parameters of the noise model, and additionally that the logical error rates can be improved. We conclude by discussing how our method could be utilised in a practical setting blue and propose extensions of our work to study more general error models.
Estudio comparativo de la actividad de un nuevo antimicótico, Tolciclato, en pitiriasis versicolor.
Authors: Raggio Ximena
Published: April 2019

Se analizó la actividad de un nuevo antimicótico - Tolciclato- en 56 pacientes portadores de Pitiriasis versicolor, comparando su actividad con Tolnaftato, en una experiencia de doble ciego.Para este objeto, 28 pacientes fueron tratados con Tolnaftato al 1% dos veces al día y 28 pacientes recibieron Tolciclato en solución al 1%. Durante un período de cuatro semanas.Los criterios de evaluación tomaron en cuenta La negativización de los exámenes micológicos descritos y la mejoría de la sintomatología clínica (pigmentación - descamación y prurito).Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que a la segunda semana de tratamiento, el 92,5% de los pacientes que recibieron Tolciclato tuvieron exámenes micológicos negativos, en comparación con el 64% de los pacientes tratados con Tolnaftato. Esta diferencia resulta ser estadísticamente significativa (P < 0.05)Al término de la investigación todos los pacientes habían mejorado con ambos esquemas de tratamiento, demostrando Tolciclato ser más rápido en su acción.Ambos medicamentos fueron bien tolerados, y solamente se registró como efecto colateral prurito intenso en un paciente que recibió Tolciclato y que obligó a suspender el tratamiento.
Introducción al estudio de los hongos superiores. III
Authors: Lazo Waldo
Published: April 2019

Se presenta descripciones e ilustraciones en color de 54 especies de Agaricales de Chile.
Ocorrência de microsporum gypseum no tegumento de bovino São (São Jose do rio preto, São Paulo, Brasil)
Authors: Fischman Gompertz Olga , Alves De Siqueira Paulo , Mudjelib Denise V.
Published: April 2019

Se describe por primera vez, en Brasil, la presencia de Microsporum gypseum en piel de bovino sano. Se llama la atención sobre la importancia de esos animales como reservório de M. gypseum.
Nannizzia racemosa. Chrysosporium lobatum. Penicillium dendriticum y hyalooenoron lignicola. Cuatro aislamientos de interés en suelos chilenos
Authors: Piontelli E. , Toro M. A.
Published: April 2019

Se informa y describen los hallazgos de cuatro especies fúngicas: Nannizzia racemosa, Penicillium dendriticum y Hyalodendron lignícola aisladas desde el suelo y Chrysosporium lobotum desde el pelaje de un perro.
Tinea versicolor in groin and scrotum simulating ringworm
Authors: Pires de Camargo Z. , Talarico S. , Arruda L. H. F.
Published: April 2019

Se describen dos casos de Pitiriasis versicolor de localización crural y escrotal. No se encontraron evidencias de esa micosis en otras zonas del cuerpo. Malassezio furfur fue evidenciada mediante el uso de hidróxido de potasio adicionado de tinta Parker 51 azul oscura permanente. El hongo fue cultivado únicamente en agar Sabouraud adicionado de aceite de oliva.
Respon Anatomi Batang Tanaman Padi Hitam (Oryza sativa Lâ€Cempo Irengâ€) Dengan Aplikasi Paklobutrazol Dan Pupuk Organik Cair
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani
Published: April 2019

Padi hitam mempunyai potensi cukup besar dikembangkan, karena mengandung antioksidan, vitamin BI, makroelemen serta mineral yang sangat baik untuk kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, produktivitas padi hitam harus ditingkatkan, Namun, padi memiliki tinggi batang semu yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan padi yang lain sehingga rentan terhadap kerobohan. Oleh karena itu perlu diaplikasikan paklobutrazol dan pupuk organik cair untuk menurunkan tinggi batang semu serta meningkatkan ketebalan diameter batang semu sehingga tahan terhadap kerebahan. Penelitian dilakukan di â€œGreen Houseâ€ dan areal pertanian dengan menggunakan RALK 2 faktor. Faktor pertama adalah aplikasi paklobutrazol yang terdiri atas 4 konsentrasi, yaitu: 0 ppm, 10 ppm, 20 ppm atau 30 ppm diberikan pada saat perkecambahan. Faktor kedua adalah aplikasi pupuk oganik cair yang terdiri atas 4 konsentrasi, yaitu: 0 ml (kontrol)/pot, 0.6 ml/pot, 1.2 ml/ pot dan 1.8 ml/pot diberikan saat tanaman berumur 4, 8 dan 12 minggu. Parameter yang diamati yaitu: ketebalan anatomi batang, panjang berkas pengangkut dan tebal kortek batang semu tanaman padi hitam. Analisis data dengan ANAVA, jika terdapat perbedaan dilanjutkan dengan DMRT. Analisis ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan Software SPPS 21.0padataraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi paklobutrazol 30 ppm tunggal berpengaruh nyata terhadap ketebalan anatomi batang, panjang berkas pengangkut dan, tebal kortek.
Analisis Throughput Pada Sistem Komunikasi Mobile WIMAX HAPS
Authors: Mellyssa Widdha
Published: April 2019

HAPS (High Altitude Platform Station) is an airship or aircraft positioned 17-22 km altitude, or in stratosphere. HAPS is the development infrastructure of telecommunication network as BTS/BS replacement. BTS /

BS is seen still has shortcomings in funding and capacity range. HAPS position is on the air layer will effected by wind disgusting so that position of HAPS will change form its normal state called Platform Displacement. Therefore, in this research, we will discuss the impact of HAPS displacement on the quality of service perceived MS (Mobile Station) by measuring the throughput. Throughput values will be mesured during MS is doing handover (HO) process, user is a mobile user who is doing WiMAX VoIP communications. Users will be simulated moves with constant speed of 50 km / h, 80 km / h, 120km / h and 200 km / h. Platform will simulated in some position upward, downward, to the right and to the left. When platform moves upward, cells will increase the coverage so each cell will interfere their neighbor especially when MS is doing HO process
Efektivitas Penggunaan Aluminium Sulfat Dalam Menurunkan Kadar TSS (Total Suspended Solid) Air Limbah Penambangan Batu Bara Di PT.X
Authors: Harahap Juliansyah
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada PT. X yang bergerak pada bidang

industri pertambangan dan penjualan batubara. Tujuan dari penelitian ini

adalah untuk mengetahui proses pengolahan air limbah, dosis dan efektivitas penggunaan Alumunium Sulfat untuk menurunkan kadar Total Suspended Solid (TSS) serta biaya yang harus dikeluarkan perusahaan dari penggunaan Alumunium Sulfat pada pengolahan air limbah tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei, dan pendekatan yang dilakukan dalam menganalisa data-data yang didapatkan adalah dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif-kualitatif. Selain hasil pengukuran dan pengamatan dilapangan, data primer lainnya didapatkan dengan melakukan wawancara secara mendalam(indepth interview) pada responden yang dinilai dapat menjadi sumber informasi yang baik. Hasil dari penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa sumber air limbah penambangan batu bara merupakan run-off di areal Pit B yang berasal dari mata air yang berada di sekeliling dinding Pit B (area tambang) dan air limpasan hujan yang bercampur dengan lapisan over burden (OB) pada saat dilakukan kegiatan penambangan batu bara. Pengolahan air limbah kegiatan

penambangan batu bara yang ditujukan untuk mengurangi kadar TSS pada

air limbah tambang, dilakukan dengan teknologi pengolahan aktif. Efektivitas penggunaan Aluminium Sulfat (tawas) untuk menurunkan kadar konsentrasi parameter TSS dengan dosis yang telah ditentukan PT. X adalah sebesar 86,74 %.