bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How Adding a Battery to Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System Can Increases Its Economic Performance: Compare Different Scenarios
Authors: Kharseh Mohamad , Wallbaum Holger
Published: December 2018

The current work investigates how adding a battery of optimal capacity to a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system can improve its economic feasibility. Also, the effect of different parameters on the feasibility of the PV system was evaluated. The OBC was determined for different saving targets of the annual electricity consumption of the chosen building. For this aim, real electricity consumption data of a residential building in Landskrona, Sweden, was used as energy consumption profile. Solar World SW325XL, which is a monocrystalline solar panel, was selected as PV panels. The calculations were performed under the metrological and economic conditions of southern Sweden. Different working parameters (WP)were considered (prices of the battery, feed-in tariffs, and saving targets). The performed calculations show that the optimal battery capacity (OBC), in which the payback time (PBT) of the system is maximized, strongly depends on the WP. The proper selection of the battery can considerably increase the economic feasibility of the PV system in southern Sweden. However, in some cases, using battery can have a negative impact on the PBT of the system. The results show that the electricity price, the module price, the inverter price, and the inverter lifetime have the highest effect on the PBT.
Self-Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Management of Chronic Conditions
Authors: Anekwe Tobenna D. , Rahkovsky Ilya
Published: December 2018

For both clinical and economic reasons, the increasing number of persons living with chronic conditions represents a public health issue of growing importance. Emphasizing patient responsibility, and acting in concert with the provider community, self-management represents a promising strategy for treating chronic conditions—moving beyond education to teaching individuals to actively identify challenges and solve problems associated with their illness. Self-management also shows potential as an effective paradigm across the prevention spectrum (primary, secondary, and tertiary) by establishing a pattern for health early in life and providing strategies for mitigating illness and managing it in later life. We suggest ways to advance research methods and practical applications of self-management as steps in its future development and implementation.
Trends of structural dynamic changes in retail trade
Authors: Shtal Tatyana , Proskurnina Nadiia
Published: December 2018

The article is devoted to the presentation of structural shifts, factors and trends of dynamic changes in retail trade, taking into account, above all, institutional changes. The main theories explaining changes in retail trade are analyzed. The shift in the balance of power in the distribution channels from the manufacturer to the retailer is shown, and the tendency of increasing the number of supermarkets and hypermarkets is presented. It was found that there is a gradual takeover by large retail chains of small retail operators and the growth of the role of supermarkets and hypermarkets, as evidenced by the increase in the trading floor area of the stores of the indicated trade formats. The main features of different types of stores are systematized and the advantages and disadvantages of strategies for the development of retail objects - small operators and large chain stores. It is established that small independent retail operators lose a significant market share. Constant consolidation of retail operators, as well as increased competition in retail markets, force retailers to look for new ways to grow their business. The positions of retail operators in the rating of the largest enterprises of Ukraine for 2016 are analyzed and it is established that among operators of retail trade the operators that sell food products are the most dynamically developing. Generalized tendencies of structural shifts in retail trade according to theories of institutional changes and certain stages on which the largest retail operators of Ukraine are located. It is determined that the market of goods and services becomes more consolidated and concentrated and requires the formation of an adequate dynamic organizational structure of management, transformation of marketing functions, adaptation to a complex modern environment.
The Effect of MSM and CD4+ Count on the Development of Cancer AIDS (AIDS-defining Cancer) and Non-cancer AIDS in the HAART Era
Authors: Mondal Prosanta , Lim Hyun J. , OHTN Cohort Study Team
Published: December 2018

Background:

The HIV epidemic is increasing among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and the risk for AIDS defining cancer (ADC) is higher among them.

Objective:

To examine the effect of MSM and CD4+ count on time to cancer AIDS (ADC) and noncancer AIDS in competing risks setting in the HAART era.

Method:

Using Ontario HIV Treatment Network Cohort Study data, HIV-positive adults diagnosed between January 1997 and October 2012 having baseline CD4+ counts ≤ 500 cells/mm3 were evaluated. Two survival outcomes, cancer AIDS and non-cancer AIDS, were treated as competing risks. Kaplan-Meier analysis, Cox cause-specific hazards (CSH) model and joint modeling of longitudinal and survival outcomes were used.

Results:

Among the 822 participants, 657 (79.9%) were males; 686 (83.5%) received anti-retroviral (ARV) ever. Regarding risk category, the majority (58.5%) were men who have Sex with men (MSM). Mean age was 37.4 years (SD = 10.3). In the multivariate Cox CSH models, MSM were not associated with cancer AIDS but with non-cancer AIDS [HR = 2.92; P = 0.055, HR = 0.54; P = 0.0009, respectively]. However, in joint models of longitudinal and survival outcomes, MSM were associated with cancer AIDS but not with non-cancer AIDS [HR = 3.86; P = 0.013, HR = 0.73; P = 0.10]. CD4+ count, age, ARV ever were associated with both events in the joint models.

Conclusion:

This study demonstrates the importance of considering competing risks, and timedependent biomarker in the survival model. MSM have higher hazard for cancer AIDS. CD4+ count is associated with both survival outcomes.
Extensively Thrombosed Ectatic Circumflex Coronary Artery Fistula Presenting as Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Yousif Nooraldaem , Shahin Mohammady , Manka Robert , Obeid Slayman
Published: December 2018

Background:

Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is an abnormal communication between the
termination of a coronary artery or its branches and a cardiac chamber, a great vessel or other vascular
structure. Symptomatic patients with large CAF should undergo surgical or percutanous closure
of the fistula at the drainage site while still the debate on closing asymptomatic CAF and reopening
symptomatic occluded CAF is ongoing.

Case Summary:

We are reporting a 30-year-old male patient with no previous medical history presented
as non-ST segment elevation myocardial Infarction. Coronary angiography showed an entirely
thrombosed ectatic circumflex artery with a suspicion of thrombosed coronary arterial fistula.
In view of the ongoing ischemia in the setting of acute coronary syndrome; we tried to open percutaneously
but all efforts were to no avail.

Discussion:

In this case report, we are sharing our experience in the management of this challenging
case in view of the rarity of such peculiar clinical condition and the unfavourable presentation
along with the lack of clear-cut Guideline and Consensus whether to/not to open such huge and
immensely thrombosed symptomatic coronary artery fistula as well as the dilemma of choosing the
best long-term medical treatment between antiplatelets vs anticoagulants in such young patient.
Mortality in Hospitalised HIV/AIDS Patients in a Tertiary Centre in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends Between 2007 and 2015, Causes and Associated Factors
Authors: Luma Henry Namme , Mboringong Fanny , Doualla Marie-Solange , Nji Miriam , Donfack Olivier-Tresor , Kamdem Felicite , Ngouadjeu Eveline , Lepka Fernando Kemta , Mapoure Yakouba Njankou , Mbatchou Hugo Bertrand
Published: December 2018

Background:

With easy accessibility to combination Antiretroviral Therapy (cART), mortality amongst hospitalized HIV/AIDS patients needs to be described.

Objective:

We aimed at determining the trends, causes and factors associated with in-hospital mortality amongst HIV/AIDS patients in the Douala General Hospital.

Methods:

We retrospectively reviewed hospitalisation records of HIV/AIDS patients hospitalized in the medical wards of the DGH from 2007 to 2015. Four cause-of-death categories were defined: 1. Communicable conditions and AIDS-defining malignancies, 2. Chronic non-communicable conditions and non-AIDS defining malignancies’, 3. Other non-communicable conditions and 4. Unknown conditions. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated mortality.

Results:

We analyzed 891 eligible files. The mean age was 43 (standard deviation (SD): 10) years and median length of hospital stay was 9 (interquatile range (IQR)4 - 15) days. The overall all-cause mortality was 23.5% (95% CI: 20.8% - 26.4%). The category - communicable conditions and AIDS defining malignancies represented 79.9%, of deaths and this remained constant for each year during the study period. Tuberculosis was the most common specific cause of death (23.9%). Patients who had two (OR=2.35, 95%CI: 1.35 - 4.06) and more than two (OR=4.23, 95%CI: 1.62 – 11.12) opportunistic infections, a haemoglobin level less than 10g/l (OR=2.38, 95%CI: 1.58 - 3.59) had increased odds of dying.

Conclusion:

In-hospital mortality is high amongst HIV/AIDS patients at the Douala general hospital. The category - communicable conditions and AIDS defining malignancies - is still the main underlying cause of death. We hope that our findings will help to develop interventions aimed at reducing in-hospital mortality.
A Comparative Study of Computational Intelligence Algorithms for Sensor Localization
Authors: Kulkarni Vaishali R. , Desai Veena , Kulkarni Raghavendra
Published: December 2018

Background & Objective:

Location of sensors is an important information in wireless sensor networks for monitoring, tracking and surveillance applications. The accurate and quick estimation of the location of sensor nodes plays an important role. Localization refers to creating location awareness for as many sensor nodes as possible. Multi-stage localization of sensor nodes using bio-inspired, heuristic algorithms is the central theme of this paper.

Methodology:

Biologically inspired heuristic algorithms offer the advantages of simplicity, resourceefficiency and speed. Four such algorithms have been evaluated in this paper for distributed localization of sensor nodes. Two evolutionary computation-based algorithms, namely cultural algorithm and the genetic algorithm, have been presented to optimize the localization process for minimizing the localization error. The results of these algorithms have been compared with those of swarm intelligence- based optimization algorithms, namely the firefly algorithm and the bee algorithm. Simulation results and analysis of stage-wise localization in terms of number of localized nodes, computing time and accuracy have been presented. The tradeoff between localization accuracy and speed has been investigated.

Results:

The comparative analysis shows that the firefly algorithm performs the localization in the most accurate manner but takes longest convergence time.

Conclusion:

Further, the cultural algorithm performs the localization in a very quick time; but, results in high localization error.
Изотопный эффект H/D в проводимости CaZr-=SUB=-1-x-=/SUB=-Sc-=SUB=-x-=/SUB=-O-=SUB=-3-alpha-=/SUB=- в восстановительных атмосферах
Authors: Горелов В.П. , Балакирева В.Б. , Кузьмин А.В.
Published: December 2018

AbstractThe ionic (proton and deuteron) conductivity of the system CaZr_1 – _ x Sc_ x O_3 – α ( x = 0.03–0.20) is studied experimentally in H_2 + H_2O + N_2 and D_2 + D_2O + N_2 reducing atmospheres at p H_2O = p D_2O = 3.2 kPa and in the temperature range of 600–900°C. This system exhibits a considerable H/D isotopic effect in conductivity, and its magnitude is estimated. Using theoretical elaborations, we also estimate the magnitude of the thermodynamic isotope effect in the solubility of H_2O/D_2O in the considered system under reducing conditions.
Patients’ Experiences of Using a Consumer mHealth App for Self-Management of Heart Failure: Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)
Authors: Woods Leanna Sarah , Duff Jed , Roehrer Erin , Walker Kim , Cummings Elizabeth
Published: December 2018

BACKGROUND

To support the self-management of heart failure, a team of hospital clinicians, patients, and family caregivers have co-designed the consumer mobile health app, Care4myHeart.

OBJECTIVE

This research aimed to determine patient experiences of using the app to self-manage heart failure.

METHODS

Patients with heart failure used the app for 14 days on their own smart device in a home setting, following which a mixed-methods evaluation was performed. Eight patients were recruited, of whom six completed the Mobile Application Rating Scale and attended an interview.

RESULTS

The overall app quality score was “acceptable” with 3.53 of 5 points, with the aesthetics (3.83/5) and information (3.78/5) subscales scoring the highest. The lowest mean score was in the app-specific subscale representing the perceived impact on health behavior change (2.53/5). Frequently used features were weight and fluid restriction tracking, with graphical representation of data particularly beneficial for improved self-awareness and ongoing learning. The use of technology for self-management will fundamentally differ from current practices and require a change in daily routines. However, app use was correlated with potential utility for daily management of illness with benefits of accurate recording and review of personal health data and as a communication tool for doctors to assist with care planning, as all medical information is available in one place. Technical considerations included participants’ attitudes toward technology, functionality and data entry issues, and relatively minor suggested changes.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings from this usability study suggest that a significant barrier to adoption is the lack of integration of technology into everyday life in the context of already established disease self-management routines. Future studies should explore the barriers to adoption and sustainability of consumer mobile health interventions for chronic conditions, particularly whether introducing such apps is more beneficial at the commencement of a self-management regimen.
Остеопороз у чоловіків: стан проблеми, фактори ризику, діагностика, сучасні підходи до лікування
Authors: Golovach I.Yu. , Yehudina Ye.D.
Published: December 2018

Остеопороз (ОП) у чоловіків — це гетерогенне захворювання, якому сьогодні приділяється мало уваги. Традиційно ОП вважався захворюванням, вражаючим лише жінок. Сформоване ставлення до чоловічого ОП як до рідкісної патології, тому відсутність настороженості призводить до того, що багато пацієнтів залишаються без лікування. Однак під час проведених досліджень установлено, що третина всіх переломів проксимального відділу стегна припадає на частку чоловічого населення, зумовлюючи високий рівень інвалідизації та первинної смертності. Проблема діагностики й лікування ОП останнім часом стає все актуальнішою у зв’язку зі старінням населення та виникненням ускладнень, властивих цій хворобі. Частота ОП-асоційованих переломів у чоловіків аналогічна частоті інфаркту міокарда і перевершує навіть частоту карциноми легенів і раку передміхурової залози. Результати для чоловіків-пацієнтів після перелому стегна виглядають гнітюче: одна третина (32 %) помирає протягом першого року, і тільки 21 % здатні самостійно жити в суспільстві через рік після перелому. Ця проблема найпоширеніша в осіб старше 70 років. Етіологія ОП у чоловіків може бути ідіопатичною або вторинною внаслідок гіпогонадизму, дефіциту вітаміну D і недостатнього вживання кальцію, гормонального лікування раку передміхурової залози, супутньої патології, використання лікарських препаратів, що впливають на метаболізм кісток. У даному огляді на основі сучасних європейських та американських рекомендацій розглянуті питання епідеміології ОП у чоловіків, основні принципи діагностики захворювання, засновані на даних оцінки клінічних проявів, анамнезу, включаючи цілеспрямований скринінг. Використання алгоритму FRAX дозволяє призначити лікування пацієнтам на етапі, коли показники мінеральної щільності кісткової тканини знаходяться в ме­жах остеопенічних значень і наявні додаткові фактори ризику. Детально описані методи інструментального та лабораторного обстеження пацієнтів. Підкреслені основні методи лікування, препаратами першого вибору для лікування ОП у чоловіків є бісфосфонати (алендронат, ризендронат, золедронова кислота) і терипаратид, другої лінії — деносумаб. Незважаючи на те, що доказова база цих препаратів саме в чоловіків є малою, сучасні дані не передбачають наявності гендерної різниці результатів лікування при аналогічних значеннях мінеральної щільності кісткової тканини. Своєчасна діагностика та профілактика ОП у чоловіків сприятимуть більш ранньому його виявленню, дозволять розпочати адекватну терапію та зменшити кількість переломів у таких пацієнтів.
Трехлетний опыт внедрения экзамена OSCE для промежуточной аттестации врачей-интернов по специальности «анестезиология и интенсивная терапия»
Authors: Shponka I.S. , Snisar V.I. , Klygunenko O.M. , Yekhalov V.V. , Sedinkin V.A. , Khalimonchyk V.V. , Kravets O.V.
Published: December 2018

Современный уровень развития медицины требует от врача-анестезиолога овладения большим объемом теоретических знаний и практических навыков, способности использовать их в сложных и критических условиях. Исходя из этого оптимизация учебного процесса нуждается в реструктуризации систем оценки и контроля приобретенных знаний и практических навыков. На кафедре анестезиологии, интенсивной терапии и медицины неотложных состояний факультета последипломного образования три года назад для промежуточного контроля теоретических знаний и практических умений врачей-интернов первого года обучения был введен объективный структурированный клинический экзамен (Objective Structured Clinical Exam — ОSСЕ). Цель данной работы — анализ результатов проведения объективного структурированного клинического экзамена и оценка промежуточных знаний и практических навыков у врачей-интернов первого года обучения по специальности «анестезиология и интенсивная терапия» в соответствии с методологией OSСЕ. Для проведения экзамена было подготовлено 7 станций: клинические станции, включавшие взаимодействие врачей-интернов с реальным или стандартизированным пациентом; практические станции (выполнение технических процедур и манипуляций) и статические (теоретические) станции. Инструментами оценки были оценочные листы и адаптированная к профессиональным требованиям глобальная рейтинговая шкала. Из 32 интернов, которые сдавали экзамен, только 10 набрали более половины от возможного количества баллов, остальные — меньше. Средний балл составил 10,3 (из 14 возможных). Большинство интернов, которые, как мы считали, успешно сдадут данный экзамен, едва превысили показатель в 60 %. Самые высокие оценки врачи-интерны получили за предоперационную подготовку больных, гемотрансфузиологию, а также за демонстрацию реанимационных навыков на манекене. Низкие оценки интерны получили за ответы по внутривенной анестезии и за практический навык по установке ларингеальной маски. В дальнейшем мы планируем разработать дополнительные станции, согласно требованиям типовой учебной программы по интернатуре Министерства образования Украины, усовершенствовать методическое обеспечение для каждой новой станции, адаптировать критерии оценки практических навыков и внедрить их для итоговой аттестации на звание врача-специалиста.
Влияние нейрометаболической терапии на уровень нейронспецифической энолазы и когнитивный статус у больных в остром периоде ишемического инсульта
Authors: Kushch K.O. , Klygunenko O.M.
Published: December 2018

Исследована эффективность нейрометаболической терапии у больных с острым нарушением мозгового кровообращения по ишемическому типу путем определения уровня нейронспецифической энолазы и динамики когнитивного статуса. Доказано, что применение комбинации препаратов, которые влияют на холинергическую систему, ускоряет восстановление сознания, уменьшает неврологический дефицит и сохраняет когнитивный статус.
A geograficidade dos pescadores artesanais no rio Paraíba do Sul / The geographicity of the artisanal fisheries in the river Paraíba do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Raimundo Amaral Morais , Bernardes Antonio
Published: December 2018

Com o intuito de compreender a geograficidade dos pescadores artesanais do Curso Médio Inferior do Rio Paraíba do Sul, mais especificamente, nos municípios de Itaocara, Cambuci e São Fidélis, no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, nos baseando nas concepções de situação, circunstância, corpo-Terra, quadratura como lugar e temporalidade, realizamos uma pesquisa participante que em muitos pontos do manuscrito se amparou na história oral dos pescadores e, mesmo, na autobiografia de um dos autores. Com isso, partimos do pressuposto que os pescadores artesanais possuem características peculiares na relação homem/meio porque seus lugares são referenciados nas dinâmicas do rio, assim como, em suas experiências, tradições e lendas. Deste modo, pretendemos colaborar com o desenvolvimento de uma Geografia comprometida com a compreensão da existência tendo como base a geograficidade proposta por Dardel, ou seja, uma compreensão do lugar a partir dos próprios pescadores e sua relação com o meio.
Identification of Non Performing Financing Alteration Measured by Microeconomic Variable Sharia Banking
Authors: Nihayah Ana Zahrotun , Walyoto Sri
Published: December 2018

This study analyzes the factors affecting Non-Performing Financing (NPF) in the sharia bank in Indonesia. The independent variable in this research uses microeconomic variables such as Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Return on Assets (ROA), Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR), Productive Financing Ratio (PFR), and Earning Asset Quality (EAQ). The sample used in this research is all population of Sharia Commercial Bank in Indonesia. The data used in this study were obtained from the Sharia Banking Statistics Report issued by the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan - OJK) with the observation period from 2015 to 2017. The results showed that simultaneously CAR, ROA, FDR, PFR, and EAQ significantly influence NPF. Partially only variable FDR and EAQ which have the positive and significant influence to NPF, while CAR, ROA, and PFR has no significant effect on NPF.
On fundamental operating principles and range-doppler estimation in monolithic frequency-modulated continuous-wave radar sensors
Authors: Milovanovic Vladimir
Published: December 2018

The diverse application areas of emerging monolithic noncontact radar sensors
that are able to measure object?s distance and velocity is expected to grow
in the near future to scales that are now nearly inconceivable. A classical
concept of frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar, tailored to
operate in the millimeter-wave (mm-wave) band, is well-suited to be
implemented in the baseline CMOS or BiCMOS process technologies. High volume
production could radically cut the cost and decrease the form factor of such
sensing devices thus enabling their omnipresence in virtually every field.
This introductory paper explains the key concepts of mm-wave sensing starting
from a chirp as an essential signal in linear FMCW radars. It further
sketches the fundamental operating principles and block structure of
contemporary fully integrated homodyne FMCW radars. Crucial radar parameters
like the maximum unambiguously measurable distance and speed, as well as
range and velocity resolutions are specified and derived. The importance of
both beat tones in the intermediate frequency (IF) signal and the phase in
resolving small spatial perturbations and obtaining the 2-D range-Doppler
plot is pointed out. Radar system-level trade-offs and chirp/frame design
strategies are explained. Finally, the nonideal and second-order effects are
commented and the examples of practical FMCW transmitter and receiver
implementations are summarized.
A blind decision feedback equalizer with efficient structure-criterion switching control
Authors: Krstic Vladimir , Bogdanovic Nada
Published: December 2018

This paper considers and proposes an innovated method of structure criterion
switching control for the self-optimized blind decision feedback equalizer
(DFE) scheme which operates by switching between adaptation modes according
to the mean square error (MSE) convergence state. The new switching control
shortens the blind acquisition period time of the DFE and, consequently,
speeds up its effective convergence rate. The switching control is based on
the variable switching threshold which combines the commonly used MSE
estimate of the DFE?s output and a posteriori error of the all-pole whitener
performing front-end amplitude equalization during the blind operation mode.
The efficiency of the DFE switching control is verified by simulations of
single-carrier system transmitting QAM signals over multipath channels.
Calibration of ac induction magnetometer
Authors: Koprivica Branko , Sucurovic Marko , Milovanovic Alenka
Published: December 2018

The aim of this paper is to describe a procedure and experimental setup for
calibration of AC induction magnetometer. The paper presents an overview of
the previous research and results of measurement of magnetic flux density
inside large diameter multilayer solenoid. This solenoid is magnetising coil
of the magnetometer. The paper also describes a system of five smaller coils
of the magnetometer which are placed inside the large solenoid. Three small
coils are pickup coils, accompanied with two compensation coils, of which
one is an empty coil for magnetic field measurement. The experimental
results of calibration of this coil system have been presented. A proper
discussion of all the results presented has been also given in the paper.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN AKUNTANSI PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA KARYAWAN PT. PLN (PERSERO) AREA JEMBER
Authors: Fatimah Irma
Published: December 2018

This study aimed to test the influence of the implementation of responsibility accounting of the job performance. This research is used 60 samples of respondents. Data obtained by the method of purposive sampling. The data was collected using a interviews and quistionnaire. Research hypotesis were tasted using simple regression method. Based on hypothesis testing the result showed of this research, it can be concluded that the implementation of responsibility accounting effect significantly to the job performance. Where the result of analysis on the responsibility accounting have a significant effect on job performance show t count (19,783) > t table (1,67203).
Nga Waka E Rima
Authors: King Henare
Published: December 2018

This waiata acknowledges the waka (canoes) and respective captains of each waka during the great migration from Ra’iatea (the original home of the Māori) to Aotearoa, New Zealand.
La disputa del Nuevo Mundo en la prensa periódica porteña hacia fines del Virreinato
Authors: Martínez Gramuglia Pablo
Published: December 2018

A partir de la ya famosa investigación de Antonello Gerbi sobre la “disputa” acerca de la naturaleza de América, exploro los discursos a favor y en contra de la idea de una naturaleza corrupta en la temprana prensa periódica porteña. Quiero proponer que la problematización del tópico en dos publicaciones periódicas entre 1801 y 1807, presentadas como intervenciones en una polémica en verdad imposible, permitió a los letrados que en ella intervenían definir su actividad en la prensa periódica.
Keragaman Varietas Benih Kedelai
Authors: Sari Kurnia Paramita
Published: December 2018

Benih merupakan sarana produksi utama dalam budidaya tanaman. Kualitas benih ditentukan oleh perkecambahan dan analisis kemurnian. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keragaman perkecambahan/viabilitas benih kedelai. Penelitian menggunakan rancanagan acak lengkap (RAL), lima varietas kedelai dan diulang sebanyak empat kali. Parameter yang diamati adalah viabilitas benih dalam 0, 1 dan 4 bulan penyimpanan. Benih disimpan dalam ruang terkendali (suhu 14 Â°C, kelembapan 40 rh). Pada varietas Dering 1 dan Detam 1 menunjukkan bahwa terjadi penurunan daya tumbuh pada 1 bulan penyimpanan dan mengalami kenaikan kembalai pada bulan ke-4 penyimpanan. Sedangkan pada varietas Anjasmoro, Detam 4 dan Grobogan menunjukkan mengalami kenaikan viabilitas benih pada pengamatan ke-2, dan menurun kembali pada penyimpanan ke-4. Rata-rata viabilitas benih paling tinggi pada varietas Dering 1 (96,69%) dan rata-rata viabilitas benih terendah terdapat pada varietas Anjasmoro (84,31%). Faktor yang mempengaruhi viabilitas benih adalah faktor lingkungan dan faktor dalam benih itu sendiri.
Reading for Soldiers and People: the Phenomenon of “Soldiers’ Library” of V.A. Berezovsky
Authors: Panchenko Anatoly M.
Published: December 2018

The article is devoted to the well-known serial edition “Soldatskaya Biblioteka” [Soldiers’ Library] of V.A. Berezovsky, the commission agent of the Ministry of Defence, private publisher and bookseller of military literature. Since 1888, most of the works were published and republished under the title “Reading for Soldiers and People” and from 1894 to 1915 — “Soldiers’ Library”. The purpose of this large publishing project of V.A. Berezovsky was to promote intellectual and spiritual moral development and self-education of the lower military ranks. By 1915, twenty-five serial sets of “Soldiers’ library” — twenty stories in each — were published. Separate sets and works were repeatedly republished. The aim of the study is to show the noticeable role of cheap illustrated “military and moral” books in the acquisition of libraries for the lower ranks and company book collections of military educational institutions. The author collected the data about all serial sets and runs of “Soldiers’ Library” by 1915, its acquisition and distribution. The article presents the analysis of the authors and the content of the library, its presence in military and civil book collections.

Commercial entrepreneurial spirit, common sense and taste of V. Berezovsky himself, the appropriate choice of authors and their works, low prices, design, accessibility and accuracy of the publications were of great importance in gaining the great popularity of the “Soldiers’ Library”. Its active advertising campaign, conducted through the official structures of the military and other Departments, as well as through the printed publications owned by V. Berezovsky, contributed to its promotion to soldiers-readers. Therefore, some of the works from the “Soldiers’ Library” were purposfully admitted for acquisition of book collections of lower schools, free folk libraries and reading rooms and were recommended for home reading for cadets of primary schools.

The results of study demonstrate that the “Soldiers’ Library” was available in the catalogues of book collections for lower ranks, in company schools, in battalion, squadron, crew, battery and regimental educational teams of military units and military schools. The experience of edition of “Soldiers’ Library” was popular in the years of Soviet power: it was used in the series “Library of Red Army Soldier”, “Popular Scientific Library of Soldier” and “Bibliotechka of the ‘Sovetsky Voin’ magazine” [Library of the “Soviet Soldier” Magazine].
Los derechos y la interpretación constitucional: la mutación en construcción
Authors: Bardazano Gianella
Published: December 2018

La Constitución nacional de 1917 incorpora en su artículo 173 una cláusula de derechos implícitos —el actual artículo 72— que establece que la enunciación de derechos hecha por la Constitución no es taxativa. El objetivo de este trabajo es describir panorámicamente y analizar las lecturas dogmáticas de la cláusula de derechos implícitos, teniendo en cuenta su impacto en la comprensión de las fuentes del derecho y de la función de los tribunales. Desde el punto de vista de la teoría de la interpretación jurídica (Guastini, 2012), las construcciones dogmáticas contribuyen a invisibilizar el componente político de la interpretación constitucional. En ese sentido, la sustitución de la dogmática formalista por la dogmática neoconstitucionalista con relación a la interpretación constitucional, sin mediar teorización, tiende a negar la diferencia entre legislación y jurisdicción, en la medida en que presenta como aplicación de las disposiciones constitucionales la atribución de un sentido determinado a compromisos constitucionales expresados en enunciados que contienen conceptos polémicos (Atria, 2016), al tiempo que la determinación del alcance de las disposiciones constitucionales constituye un juicio político acerca de los desarrollos concretos de los principios fundamentales que compartimos como comunidad política.
PREDETERMINED TIME STUDY APPLICATION AS A MEASUREMENT TIME STUDY CALCULATION TOOL
Authors: Kusmindari Christofora Desi , Muzakir Ari Muzakir , Renilaili Renilaili Renilaili
Published: December 2018

Evaluation of the results of the development of a standard time calculation system which has been applied for approximately 1 semester (6 months) is done by using Webqual instruments where there are 3 parts of testing, namely usability quality, information quality and interaction quality. This assessment instrument emphasizes the assessment of information systems based on the perspective of the last user. As for the results of the validity of the Pearson Correlation score and by observing the score of Corrected Item - Total Correlation which is above 0.6 or equal to 0.6 and the reliability test results has obtained the score of chronbach's alpha above 0.60. And the results of the hypothesis for the variable usability quality is 0.700, which means that Usability Quality (X1) has a close relationship or influence on Overall Impression (Y), the results of the variable Quality Information hypothesis (X2) correlation coefficient 0.715 which means that the assessment has a relationship or close influence on Overall Impression (Y), and the results of the hypothesis variable Interaction Quality (X3) correlation coefficient 0.813 which means that the assessment has a close relationship or influence on Overall Impression (Y).
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN KINERJA KEUANGAN SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH DIBERLAKUKANNYA TAX AMNESTY PERIODE PERTAMA PADA PERUSAHAAN SUB SEKTOR PROPERTY DAN REAL ESTATE YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI
Authors: Nugeraha Anding , Mandra I Gde , Ardana Putra I Nyoman Nugraha
Published: December 2018

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mengetahui kinerja keuangan sebelum dan sesudah tax amnesty periode pertama bila diukur dengan rasio keuangan berdasarkan angka standar industri pada perusahaan  property dan real estate yang terdaftar di BEI, (2) menganalisis perbedaan kinerja keuangan sebelum dan sesudah diberlakukannya tax amnesty periode pertama pada perusahaan property dan real estate yang terdaftar di BEI. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan sub sektor property dan real estate. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling  dan diperoleh sebanyak 43 perusahaan sampel. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan triwulan II dan triwulan III tahun 2016 yang dipublikasikan melalui website www.idx.co.id dan www.sahamok.com. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan uji paired sample t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kinerja keuangan sebelum dan sesudah tax amnesty periode pertama pada perusahaan property dan real estate yang diukur dengan rasio keuangannya yakni Current Ratio dan Debt to Equity Ratio tidak lebih baik dari standar industri, sedangkan Total Assets Turn Over dan Return On Equity lebih baik dari standar industri,  terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan CR, TATO dan ROE antara sebelum dan sesudah diberlakukannya tax amnesty periode pertama, tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan DER antara sebelum dan sesudah diberlakukannya tax amnesty periode pertama.Kata kunci      : Tax Amnesty, Current Ratio, Debt To Equity Ratio, Total Assets Turn Over, Return On Equity.
PERTUMBUHAN DAN EFISIENSI PAKAN IKAN BAWAL BINTANG (Trachinotus blochii) YANG DIPUASAKAN SECARA PERIODIK
Authors: Wijaya Amri , Damayanti Ayu Adhita , Astriana Baiq Hilda
Published: December 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemuasaan dan menentukan pola pemuasaan periodik yang paling optimal terhadap tingkat efisiensi pakan dan laju pertumbuhan yang paling tinggi pada ikan bawal bintang Trachinotus blochii.Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Balai Perikanan Budidaya Laut (BPBL) Sekotong Lombok Barat dari bulan Juli 2017 sampai Agustus 2017. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimental dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari lima perlakuan dan tiga ulangan, yaitu: : (P1) pemberian pakan tanpa pemuasaan, (P2) 1 hari di puasakan 1 hari diberi pakan, (P3) 1 hari dipuasakan 2 hari diberi pakan, (P4) 1 hari dipuasakan 3 hari di beri pakan, dan (P5) 1 hari dipuasakan 4 hari di beri pakan. Data pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA dengan taraf 5% dan uji lanjut BNT dengan taraf yang sama. Data parameter kualitas air dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemuasaan secara periodik yang dilakukan pada ikan bawal bintang (T. blochii) dapat menyebabkan lambatnya laju pertumbuhan dan efisiensi pakan lebih rendah.Akan tetapi bila dilihat dari segi kelangsungan hidup setelah dilakukan uji analisa sidik ragam, pemuasaan pada ikan bawal bintang tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata.
Presencia del sugarcane yellow leaf virus (SCYLV) en caña de azúcar (Saccharum spp.) aislado de Colima
Authors: Barbosa Villa Maria Ines , Cruz Jaramillo José Luis , Silva Rojas Hilda Victoria , García Mariscal Karina de la Paz , García Preciado José Concepción , Guzmán Manuel de Jesús Bermúdez
Published: December 2018

La caña de azúcar es uno de los cultivos industriales importantes a nivel mundial y es afectado por diversas enfermedades virales, incluido el sugarcane yellow leaf virus (SCYLV). En México este virus se ha detectado basado en sintomatología y °Brix; sin embargo, el diagnóstico basado en estos parámetros no es concluyente. El objetivo del estudio fue detectar la presencia y distribución del SCYLV en zonas cañeras del Occidente de México (Colima, Jalisco y Nayarit) y determinar el origen filogenético de un aislado de Colima. El trabajo se desarrolló en el Campo Experimental Tecomán durante 2013-2014. Se aisló el RNA total a partir de hojas colectadas y se realizaron las RT-PCR con oligonucleótidos específicos para SCYLV. Se analizaron 233 muestras y la incidencia de plantas portadoras del SCYLV fue 14.6%, afectando a los híbridos CP 72-2086, Mex 69-290 y Atemex 96-40. El análisis BLAST mostró que la secuencia parcial CP de Colmex-317 (512 pb) es homóloga con secuencias de Brasil, China, India, Kenia y USA, además comparte porcentajes de identidad superior a 99% con otras secuencias provenientes de varios países. El análisis filogenético de Colmex-317 con secuencias parciales y genomas completos del SCYLV aislados de diversas partes del mundo reveló que el aislado mexicano pertenece al genotipo de Brasil (BRA) y se agrupó con secuencias de Brasil, China, Kenia y Sudáfrica. Sin embargo, es necesario evaluar un mayor número de aislados y secuencias de mayor longitud para determinar si el genotipo BRA es el único presente en México.
Development of Target Game Model to Improve Shooting Skills in Football Game
Authors: Widodo Agung
Published: December 2018

This study aims to produce a target game model to improve shooting skills in football games. The method used in this study is research and development (R & D). The stages in this method refer to the 10 steps of Borg & Gall's research and development which were adapted into three stages, namely: (1) Preliminary study phase; (2) Development stage; and (3) evaluation phase. Data collection instruments use questionnaires.Data collection instruments use questionnaires. Data analysis using quantitative descriptive analysis with percentage. The research product is a target game model consisting of: (1) 3 lawan 3; (2) tendangan hukuman; (3) tendangan berlubang; and (4) tendangan gol. Validation of the game model involves 2 experts, namely lecturers of football courses and football coaches. The results of the validation of the target game model obtained the target game model pointed to 85.71%. Field test results to determine the feasibility of the target game model, based on the practitioners' assessment in this case the extracurricular coach of MTs Yasiro Lembursawah, Sukabumi obtained a score of 29 from a maximum score of 35 with a percentage of 82.85% which means good / decent. So that the game model developed is suitable for use in improving shooting skills.
A representação do 'milagre' em "Natal na barca" e "O defunto": diferentes manifestações literárias do insólito
Authors: Alves Siqueira Ana Márcia , Caminha Viana Lopes Ana Cristina
Published: December 2018

O presente artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma breve análise comparativa entre os contos “O Defunto” de Eça de Queirós e “Natal na barca” de Lygia Fagundes Telles, ambos marcados pela presença de fenômenos meta-empíricos. Tenciona-se abordar pontos divergentes e convergentes, no tocante às categorias narrativas e aos subgêneros relativos à literatura do insólito, como o fantástico e o maravilhoso cristão. Por fim, o trabalho visa destacar a relação entre vida, morte e fé, bem como, evidenciar a presença do “milagre” enquanto elemento propiciador do clímax em cada narrativa. Para este intento, será utilizada, principalmente, a contribuição teórica dos estudiosos David Roas, Felipe Furtado e Tzvetan Todorov.
Influence of Project-Based Learning Model that Aided Matrix Laboratory toward Creative Thinking Skills Viewed from College Student's Science Generic Skills
Authors: Nasir Muhammad
Published: December 2018

This study aimed at anlyzing the influence of project-based learning that aided matrix laboratory toward college student’s creative thinking skills and the influence of science generic skills toward the relationship between project -based learning model that aided matrix laboratory and college student’s creative thinking skills. The method used in this research was pre-experiment method with design is one shot case study. Data analyzed by regression test with moderating variable. The Results of the analysis found that (1) there is the influence of project based learning model that aided matrix laboratory toward college student's creative thinking skills (44.3%); (2) there is the influence of science generic skills to the relationship between project-based learning model that aided matrix laboratory and college student’s creative thinking skills (28.6%). The science generic skills had been contributed to strengthen the relationship between project-based learning model that aided matrix laboratory and college students’s creative thinking skills.
 
Keywords: college students’s creative thinking skills, matrix laboratory, project-based learning model
Prevalence of pneumonia and risk factors of pneumonia mortality among children under five years.
Authors: Osei Francis Adjei , Mensah Kofi Akohene , Ansong Daniel , Agyei-Baffour Peter , Kwarteng Owusu Sandra , Mensah Nicholas Karikari , Amuzu Evans Xorse , Sarpong Phans Oduro , Osei-Peprah Ida
Published: December 2018

BackgroundPneumonia remains the foremost cause of death in children under 5 years of age especially in sub-Saharan Africa killing nearly 1 million annually.Aim Identify pneumonia prevalence, mortality rate and associated factors among children under five admitted to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana.MethodsUsing a prospective cross-sectional study method, a consecutive sample of 157 children under 5 admitted to the KATH for pneumonia from June to August 2016 was selected. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from their caregivers and secondary data from the patient record using a structured data extraction form. Continuous and categorical variables were described and chi-square test employed to determine the associated factors of pneumonia mortality. Multivariate logistics regression model was used to test for the strength of the association to unearth the risk factors of pneumonia mortality.Results The study found a prevalence of pneumonia of 18.40% with a mortality rate of 12.74%. Pneumonia mortality was found to be associated with maternal education (p<0.001), occupation (p=0.01), income (p=0.02), pneumonia severity (p<0.001) and number of rooms occupied by a household (p=0.01). In multivariate regression, severe pneumonia increased the odds of pneumonia mortality (OR=18.23, 95% CI= 4.37-76.10, p<0.001). However, maternal education showed reduced likelihood of pneumonia mortality (OR=0.59, 95% CI= 0.36-0.97, p=0.039). ConclusionPneumonia places a high burden on the health of children under five years admitted to KATH. Health workers need to sensitize caregivers on the signs and symptoms of pneumonia to aid early detection and reporting which could reduce mortality.
STRATEGI IMPLEMENTASI KONSEP WATERFRONT CITY KOTA KUPANG
Authors: Arsitektur ARTEKS Jurnal Teknik
Published: December 2018

Title: Implementation Strategy Of Waterfront Concept In Kupang CityThe vision of development of Kupang City is to develop is as the Centre of National Activities with sustainable waterfront city concept. It intends to solve problems resulting from the development of Kupang City seashore areas by orienting the development to establish seashore areas as the front gate of the city and avoiding construction of settlement building on riparian zones and seashore areas.bThe relevance of this vision is discussed using qualitative descriptive method based on data of the areas' profiles. The discussion concludes that Kupang City needs Detail Planning on Priority Areas' Spatial for riparian zones and seashore areas with development concept.
LISTENING MATERIAL IN THE 2013 CURRICULUM ENGLISH TEXTBOOK: WHAT DO THE TEACHERS THINK?
Authors: Oktalia Dwi , Ngadiso N. , Supriyadi Slamet
Published: December 2018

Listening is considered as the basic skill in learning a language.  Listening lets students gain input in the form of audio. Due to the 2013 curriculum, schools are provided with English textbook prepared by the government. This textbook is used for the listening input which may affect the output of listening process. Therefore, the researchers are interested in conducting a research related to the weaknesses of the K13 English textbook When English Rings a Bell. The researchers want to know the weaknesses of the listening material in the textbook which can be known from the teachers’ perception. This research used qualitative and quantitative method. The instruments of this research are observation, questionnaire, and interview. The result of the study shows that there are several weaknesses of the listening material existing in the K13 English textbook. These weaknesses may affect to the output of language learning and cannot develop students’ listening skill. Therefore, it is expected that the government would take more attention on the listening material for students to help them better input for listening activity.