bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peroxisome biogenesis deficiency attenuates the BDNF-TrkB pathway-mediated development of the cerebellum
Authors: Abe Yuichi , Honsho Masanori , Itoh Ryota , Kawaguchi Ryoko , Fujitani Masashi , Fujiwara Kazushirou , Hirokane Masaaki , Matsuzaki Takashi , Nakayama Keiko , Ohgi Ryohei , Marutani Toshihiro , Nakayama Keiichi I , Yamashita Toshihide , Fujiki Yukio
Published: December 2018

Peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBDs) manifest as neurological deficits in the central nervous system, including neuronal migration defects and abnormal cerebellum development. However, the mechanisms underlying pathogenesis remain enigmatic. Here, to investigate how peroxisome deficiency causes neurological defects of PBDs, we established a new PBD model mouse defective in peroxisome assembly factor Pex14p, termed Pex14ΔC/ΔC mouse. Pex14ΔC/ΔC mouse manifests a severe symptom such as disorganization of cortical laminar structure and dies shortly after birth, although peroxisomal biogenesis and metabolism are partially defective. The Pex14ΔC/ΔC mouse also shows malformation of the cerebellum including the impaired dendritic development of Purkinje cells. Moreover, extracellular signal-regulated kinase and AKT signaling are attenuated in this mutant mouse by an elevated level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) together with the enhanced expression of TrkB-T1, a dominant-negative isoform of the BDNF receptor. Our results suggest that dysregulation of the BDNF-TrkB pathway, an essential signaling for cerebellar morphogenesis, gives rise to the pathogenesis of the cerebellum in PBDs.
La repoblación forestal en España: las especies utilizadas desde 1877 a partir de las cartografías forestales
Authors: Vadell Giral Enric , De Miguel Magaña Sergio , Pemán García Jesús ,   Generalitat de Catalunya,   Universitat de Lleida
Published: December 2018

The modern reforestation of Spain began in the second half of the nineteenth century. The aim of this study is to analyze the tree species involved and the three different historical stages that occurred between 1877 and 2013. This analysis is based on the official statistical series and national forest maps (NFMs) published in 1966 and 1997. Using NFMs, the estimated total reforested area was found to be, respectively, 33 and 18% higher than the estimates available in the official statistics for the corresponding historical periods. This highlights the great importance that reforestation has had in shaping the Spanish landscape, as well as the value of NFMs in filling the gaps arising from data based entirely on statistical series only. The NFMs of 1966 and 1997 explain the rapid spread of fast-growing species such as eucalyptus, Monterrey and Maritime pines and poplars, which represent up to 46% of the total reforested area according to the NFM of 1997. However, native pine have been the predominant species in reforestation throughout this historical period although, from 1993 onwards, the use of native hardwoods, especially certain species of oak, came to dominate reforestation projects on privately-owned land. The national reforestation maps presented here allow further research on the spatial-temporal evolution of the reforested areas in order to gain further insights into the resulting forested stands and landscapes.
Akmeprofesiogenez teacher of the new Ukrainian school in the knowledge society
Authors: Sydorenko Victoria
Published: December 2018

Under the Concept «New Ukrainian School» implementation, the educational community received creative modernization challenges, in which the social and professional mission of the teacher changes in the context of European professionalism, while preserving the best mental Ukrainian characteristics. In the system of the New Ukrainian school, the professional development of a teacher implies his self-development and self-realization throughout his life as actual socio-cultural priorities and meanings. Such a social order highlights the need for training specialists who meet the challenges of a society of knowledge capable of continuous intellectual, cultural and spiritual development throughout their lives through formal and non-formal education, focused on preserving, multiplying and transferring humanistic social values, assimilation of new professional roles and functions.

The article continues the cycle of publications by the author devoted to the development of theoretical and methodical principles for the acmeprofessionogenesis of the teacher of the New Ukrainian School in the system of continuous education. The explication of the basic concepts of acmeprofessionogenesis of the teacher, the «knowledge society», «continuous professional development», «acmeprofessional», «formal education», «informal education», «informational education» is carried out.

Pedagogical acromeprofessionogenesis is defined as continuous prolonged process of professional development of a teacher in the conditions of formal, informal and informal education, comprehensive formation of personality and professional, including the successive periods of its self-realization and self-examination, changes and transformations of the psychological structure of professional activity, motivational sphere, values-ideological landmarks, development of key competencies, assimilation and implementation of innovative professional roles and functions. The basis of acmeprofessionogenesis of the teacher of the New Ukrainian school is the transformation of four aspects into their integrity and interdependence: biological, mental, spiritual and professional. The acmeprofessionogenesis of the teacher is traced through his continuous self-development and self-actualization as actual socio-cultural priorities and meanings. One of the key competencies is life-long learning through formal, informal and informal education.

Alternative models, forms of improvement of qualification of the teacher of the New Ukrainian school are considered.
Teacher towards child with aspargerʹs syndrome
Authors: Сhmielewska Maria
Published: December 2018

The article presents the characteristics of the specific features which occur in children with diagnosed Asperger's syndrome. Within each of these features guidance for teachers is provided to enable understanding of the needs of these children and to facilitate working with them in the classroom. Tips for teachers were developed based on the literature and personal author's years of experience while working with such students.
Socio-Technical Approach, Decision-Making Environment, and Sustainable Performance: Role of ERP Systems
Authors: AL-Abrrow Hadi , Alnoor Alhamzah , Oudah Abdullah Hasan
Published: December 2018

Aim/Purpose: This explanatory study aimed to determine the mediating role of ERP in the relation between the effect of a socio-technical approach and decision-making environment, and firms’ sustainable performance.

Background: Although earlier studies have discussed the critical success factors of the failure or success of an ERP system and the extent to which it achieves its desired objectives, the current study focused on the significant impact of socio-technical elements and decision-making environment on the success of the ERP system (i.e., sustainable performance). In addition, the lack of research on ERP as a mediator in the above relationship motivated this study to bridge the literature gap.

Methodology: The data was collected using questionnaires distributed to 233 randomly selected employees of three multinational companies (BP, LUKOIL, and Eni) operating in Iraq. The structural equation modeling was employed to test the hypothesized relationships.

Contribution: The study contributes to the literature by examining the mediating role of the ERP system in the relationship between socio-technical elements and the decision-making environment, as well as, the moderating role of organizational culture in the relationship between socio-technical elements and ERP systems.

Findings: The results showed that ERP is a significant mediator between the linkage of socio-technical elements and the decision-making environment while organizational culture has an insignificant moderating role in the relationship between socio-technical elements and ERP systems.

Recommendations for Practitioners: In a developing country like Iraq, there is a need to implement ERP to achieve better sustainable performance through change management and organizational development that ultimately work towards enhancing individual capabilities, knowledge, and training.

Recommendation for Researchers: The researchers are recommended to conduct an in-depth study of the phenomenon based on theoretical and empirical grounds, particularly in light of the relationship of socio-technical elements and decision-making environments.

Impact on Society: This study provides a reference for organizations with similar cultural backgrounds in using ERP systems to minimize pollution in Iraqi context.

Future Research: A more in-depth study can be performed using a bigger sample, which not only includes the oil industry but also the other industries.
Leucismo parcial del yigüirro (Turdus grayi) en la Estación Biológica La Selva, Costa Rica
Authors: Mora José Manuel , López Lucía I.
Published: December 2018

Las anormalidades pigmentarias en aves son escasas en estado silvestre pero comunes en ambientes modificados por impacto antropogénico. Reportamos un caso de leucismo parcial en el yigüirro (Turdus grayi) en la Estación Biológica La Selva, Costa Rica. El yigüirro es un ave de amplia distribución geográfica, común en hábitats con diversos grados de alteración por cambio de uso de suelo en bosques tropicales desde México hasta Colombia. Los  reportes de casos de aves con anormalidades pigmentarias contribuyen para una mejor interpretación del fenómeno como su frecuencia y detección de poblaciones y localidades donde ocurren estas alteraciones.
Registros del mielero pata roja (Cyanerpes cyaneus) en la costa de Guerrero, México
Authors: Blancas-Calva Epifanio , Blancas-Hernández Jean Cristian , Castro-Torreblanca Marisol , Cano-Nava Gabriel Antonio
Published: December 2018

El conocimiento de la biodiversidad de un área geográfica es crucial para el desarrollo de programas y actividades de conservación de la misma. La obtención de nuevos registros, de cualquier especie, contribuye a enriquecer la información básica en el estudio de la diversidad biológica. En esta nota informamos sobre registros de mielero pata roja (Cyanerpes cyaneus), documentados en las localidades El Mango y Jolotichán, municipio de San Luis Acatlán, Guerrero, ubicadas en las planicies costeras donde no se le había registrado previamente. Los avistamientos los realizamos en diciembre y enero de 2016 al 2018. Por las fechas en que observamos a los especímenes, inferimos que la especie es un visitante de invierno. Estos registros amplían el área de distribución de la especie hacia el sur en 33 km, al interior de las planicies costeras y sugieren que la distribución del taxón es continua en la vertiente del Pacífico, entre Guerrero y Chiapas.
Development of Traffic Noise Prediction Model in an Educational Urban Area
Authors: Al-Mosawe Hasan Mosa , Alobaydi Dhirgham , Albayati Amjad
Published: December 2018

This paper studies the problem of noise pollution on the roads of the campus of University of Baghdad in Baghdad, Iraq. Due to the continuous redevelopment process conducted on the masterplan of the university, the noise levels have significantly impacted the education environment. The purpose of this paper was thus to study the sources caused and maximized the noise levels at the campus and also formulate a prediction model, identified the guidelines used for designing or developing future campus masterplans. Then, the noise levels were measured based on three variables: skid number, vehicle speed, and distance from the classrooms at seven selected points of the main ring road surrounding the university campus. Finally, the finding has shown that the classrooms' locations of the new urban additions, built in the last two decades, were laid out in the prohibited distance of road-traffic noise. In addition to that, it has confirmed that students studying in these classrooms are exposed to noise levels beyond the legislative norms and codes. Further, studying the alternatives used to improve the performance of the education environment in the existing campus of University of Baghdad can be considered in the future research directions.
International cooperation of Russian universities in the imperatives of regional development
Authors: Грошев Александр , Groshev Aleksandr , Крамаров Сергей , Kramarov Sergey , Пелихов Николай , Pelihov Nikolay , Антипина Ирина , Antipina Irina , Арбатская Евгения , Arbatskaya Evgeniya , Безуевская Валерия , Bezuevskaya Valeriya , Варламов Георгий , Varlamov Georgiy , Круглов Виктор , Kruglov Viktor , Кушников Евгений , Kushnikov Evgeniy , Лаврова Елена , Lavrova Elena , Махотаева Марина , Mahotaeva Marina , Матрохин Алексей , Matrohin Aleksey , Родионова Алена , Rodionova Alena , Салюкова Наталья , Salyukova Natal'ya , Сагайдак Евгений , Sagaydak Evgeniy , Северина Юлия , Severina Yuliya , Стороженко Мария , Storozhenko Mariya , Трофимова Елена , Trofimova Elena , Тряпельников Анатолий , Tryapel'nikov Anatoliy , Тюрина Полина , Tyurina Polina , Харитонова Тамара , Haritonova Tamara , Храмов Владимир , Hramov Vladimir
Published: December 2018

The monograph is based on the results of the XVI all-Russian conference and the XXVI all-Russian school-seminar "Integration of Russian universities into the world educational and scientific space taking into account regional peculiarities", devoted to the discussion of one of the most relevant topics of the modern education system: international cooperation of Russian universities in the regional development imperatives. The proposed materials can be useful for specialists of the Russian education system management and Russian regions education system management, employees of Federal and regional authorities and management, as well as regional associations of academic mobility.
Preparation and Characterization of (Biopolymer blend-PbO2) Nanocomposites For Gamma Ray Shielding Applications
Authors: Arat Abdulameer Khalaf
Published: December 2018

In the present work, nanocomposites of polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), carboxymethyl cellu- lose (CMC) and lead oxide nanoparticles (PbO2) have been prepared to use for gamma ray shielding applications. The nanocomposites have been prepared by casting technique. The lead oxide nanoparticles were added to the mixture of (PVP 55 wt.% and CMC 45 wt.%) with different concentrations are (0,1.5,3 and 4.5) wt.%. The D.C electrical conductivity and optical properties of nanocomposites were studied. The experimental results showed that the D.C electrical conductivity increases with increase the lead oxide nanoparticles concentrations. The absorbance and optical constants increase with the increase of PbO2 concentrations but the energy band gap decreases with the increase of PbO2 concentrations. The results of (polyvinyl pyrrolidone, carboxymethyl cellulose and lead oxide nanoparticles) nanocomposites application for gamma ray shielding showed that the (PVP-CMC-PbO2) nanocomposite have high linear attenuation coefficients for Cs-137 gamma ray sources.
Incidence of Orchiectomy in Patients with Testicular Torsion Treated in the Urology Department in Hilla Teaching Hospital
Authors: Al-marzooq Wadhah A. , Yahya Salam Abd Elameer , Alhumairi Ameer Kadim
Published: December 2018

Acute torsion of the testicle(s) is one of the common emergencies in the field of urology; it results in either decrease or complete disruption of testicular blood flow, it affects about 4.5/100000 less than 25 years male. The golden period of testicular saving intervention is the first 6 – 8 hours from the onset of symptoms. The aim of this study is to obtain a statistic about patients with testicular torsion treated at our center,  concentrating on patients ended with orchiectomy. A total number of 25 patients presented to our center during the study period (2 years). After taking a full history and scrotal examination, all patients sent to Doppler scrotal ultrasonography to confirm the diagnosis and assess vascularity, and then all patients un- derwent scrotal exploration through a scrotal incision. Orchiopexy or orchiectomy was done depending on viability of the testis. Contralateral orchiopexy was done in all patients. Forty percent of our patients ended with orchiectomy, the incidence of orchiectomy was higher in patients lived in rural areas (70 %), there also was strong relationship between cold weather and the incidence of orchiectomy. The most important factor in detecting testis salvageability was the duration of symptoms before the presentation.
Modification of Levenberg-Marquardt Algorithm for Solve Two Dimension Partial Differential Equation
Authors: Al-Abrahemee Khalid Mindeel M. , Shwayaa Rana T.
Published: December 2018

In this paper we presented a new way based on neural network has been developed for solutione of two dimension  partial differential equations . A modified neural network use to over passing the Disadvantages of LM algorithm, in the beginning we suggest signaler value decompositions of Jacobin matrix (J) and inverse of Jacobin matrix( J-1), if a matrix rectangular or singular  Secondly, we suggest new calculation of μk , that ismk=|| E (w)||2    look the nonlinear execution equations E(w) = 0 has not empty solution W* and we refer   to the second norm in all cases ,whereE(w):  is continuously differentiable and E(x) is Lipeschitz  continuous, that is=|| E(w 2)- E(w 1)||£ L|| w  2- w  1|| ,where L  is Lipeschitz  constant.
The Risk of Electronic Audit and its Impact on The Quality Audit
Authors: Yousif Zainab Jabbar , Najem Khawla Shehab
Published: December 2018

The auditing profession faces a challenge referred to as information technology ,Information technology has set the profession of auditing in constant challenge because it has made the world an open - limited system through communication technology .

The importance of this research stems from the need to identify the nature of the  risks of electronic auditing  after turned  from manual checking to electronic auditing due to developments in technologies  in all sectors.  The risk of electronic auditing  the risk of information technology infrastructure and the risks of applications and other  related to communication processes, several conclusions have been reached, implementation of programs with goods specifications in the electronic auditing  process will lead to safety of work and  reduce the risk of electronic auditing . The research highlights these  risks and their impact on the quality of auditing .
Mobile Robot Path Planning Method Using Firefly Algorithm for 3D Sphere Dynamic & Partially Known Environment
Authors: Abdul Hassan Alia Karim , Fadhil Duaa Jaafar
Published: December 2018

In this paper, a new method is proposed to solve the problem of path planning for a mobile robot in a dynamic-partially knew three-dimensional sphere environment by using a modified version of the Firefly Algorithm that successfully finds near optimal and collision-free path while maintaining quick, easy and completely safe navigation throughout the path to the goal.
Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Dielectric Permitivity of Polymer (PVA-CH) Film
Authors: Susilawati Susilawati , Doyan Aris
Published: December 2018

The objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of radiation on dielectric properties of PVA-CH films. Polymer (PVA-CH) films were irradiated with Gamma ray at 12 kGy. Polymer film containing PVA (poly Vinyl Alcohol) and Chloral Hydrate (CH) has been prepared by solution casting technique. The obtained polymer composite layers were irradiated with ÃÂ³ Ã¢â¬â rays at various doses to investigate the radiation effect on dielectric permittivity in the frequency range of 20 Hz Ã¢â¬â 1 MHz at room temperatures. The real (ÃÂµÃ¢â¬â¢) and imaginary (ÃÂµÃ¢â¬Â) dielectric constant are found to increase with increase in irradiation dose.
ASSESSMENT OF THE HOT MIX ASPHALT PROPERTIES USING REED PLANT MODIFIED ASPHALT
Authors: Neham Sahar
Published: December 2018

Many researchers’ attention was drawn by the process of improving the characteristics and the performance of hot mix asphalt. In this research, Reed Plant Ash (RPA) and Reed Plant Powder (RPP) were used as a substance to optimize the characteristics of asphalt at (5, 10, 15, and 20) % by asphalt weight. The laboratory work included two parts to get the requirements of the research: the first part is the physical properties for pure and modified asphalt. The second part is the prepared specimen of HMA with pure and the best percent of modified asphalt according to the Marshall criteria using limestone dust at 7% as a filler to the surface layer. The study found that the HMA with modified asphalt by 10% RPP has more effects on its performance by improving the Marshal Stability, volumetric properties, tensile strength ratio, and retained Marshall Stability rather than control mix and HMA with modified asphalt by 15% RPA.
COMPARISON BETWEEN MLD AND ZF ALGORITHMS FOR MIMO WIRELESS SYSTEM AT RAYLEIGH CHANNEL
Authors: Al-Ja'afari Mohannad , Abdulwahed Saif , Ali Ameer
Published: December 2018

In this paper, the performance of the Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technique evaluated in term of Bit Error Rate (BER) with respect to Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) by using Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK) modulation for two algorithms Maximum Likelihood (MLD) and Zero-Forcing (ZF) with different configurations of antennas array in Rayleigh and Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) channels. The results were compared between them to determine which of the numbers antenna elements are suitable in the transmitter and receiver of each algorithm. The results of MLD offers a better configuration when 4×4 and 3×4 antennas array were used, while the ZF remains the same performance for the 2×2, 3×3 and 4×4 configurations. In different numbers of antennas, the best performance of ZF is got when the number of transmitter and receiver antennas are equal to 2×4 respectively. Also, the last one is better than the 4×4 and 3×4 configurations of MLD algorithm.
PUNCHING SHEAR BEHAVIOR OF THREE DIMENSION TEXTILES REINFORCED CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITE PLATES
Authors: Moneem Nadia , Abbas Waleed , Gorgis Ikbal
Published: December 2018

Self compacting mortars (SCMs) plate specimens with dimension of (500×500×40) mm were cast with three-dimension (3D) textile glass fiber having three diverse thicknesses 6, 10, and 15mm to measure their punching strength. Plates with one and two layers of chicken wires, as well as micro steel fiber of 0.75 % volume fraction were tested under punching for comparison. Punching shear tests have been carried out by applying concentrated load with steel cylinder of 50mm diameter and 10 mm height. The mechanical behavior of SCMs plate was discussed in terms of observed behavior, ultimate load, load - deflection curves, and crack pattern. The results indicated an enhancement in the ultimate load at (28 and 90) day ages by about (7.82% and 24%), respectively. The maximum ultimate load was increased by about (58.4 and 54.1) % for plates reinforced by micro steel fiber at 28 and 90 days, respectively as compared with reference. The maximum deflection at the center of the Self-compact mortars plates for all tested plates was improved.
PREDICTION OF RESILIENT MODULUS MODEL FOR WEARING ASPHALT PAVEMENT LAYER
Authors: Hilal Miami
Published: December 2018

Resilient modulus for pavement layers is a key design parameter for pavement systems and permits for determination of how the pavement system will react to traffic loadings. It can be defined shortly as elastic modulus of a material under repeated loads. Several factors have effects on the elastic modulus of the layers of asphalt pavements. The indirect repeated axial load test was carried out by using the pneumatic repeated load system (PRLS) at Transportation Laboratory at Baghdad University to test seventy two cylindrical specimens prepared by the gyratory device. SPSS program was used to predict the resilient modulus model which contains many factors like asphalt content, asphalt viscosity, air voids, surface area, and temperature. Multiple linear regression is used to build the model of resilient modulus because it is a function of more than independent variables. F statistical significance value from the results of ANOVA table is smaller than 0.05 in the predicted model then the independent variables in the predicted model explain the variation in the resilient modulus variable. The coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.886 for the predicted model which is referred to a very good relation obtained. The predicted model shows that the modulus of resilience is highly affected by variation of temperature and moderately by viscosity of the asphalt whereas the stress level, types of filler, and the asphalt content have smaller effect on resilient modulus. The predicted model shows that there is a positive relationship among the resilient modulus and the two variables viscosity and the surface area whereas the three variables temperature, asphalt content, and air voids have inverse relationship with resilient modulus. Two asphalt types (40-50) and (60-70) from Dora refinery were used; the average value of resilient modulus corresponding to asphalt grade (40-50) is almost 21.331% times the value for asphalt grade (60-70). Three asphalt contents (optimum asphalt content, optimum asphalt content±0.5) were used; when the content of asphalt was increased from 4% to 4.5%, the average resilient modulus decreased by 2.923% whereas increasing the percent of asphalt content from 4.5 to 5 the average resilient modulus decreased by 1.737%. Two types of mineral fillers (cement and limestone) were used, and when cement was used as mineral filler, the average resilient modulus increased by 4.422% rather than using limestone as filler in the asphalt mixture. Three temperatures for test were used 10, 25, and 40 oC. The results showed that when temperature was increased from 10 to 25 ◦C, the average resilient modulus decreases by 65.738%; whereas when the test temperature was increased from 25 to 40 oC, the average resilient moduli decreased by 97.715%. The results also showed that the average resilient modulus increased by 9.69% when the stress level increased from 6.5 psi to 13 psi.
IDENTIFICATION, FUZZY CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINE SERVO SYSTEM
Authors: Abd Al-Meer Shuruq
Published: December 2018

This paper utilizes a system identification to model EDM using Arduino and fuzzy controller. System identification is a useful tool for identifying the model depending on the input and output data of the controller. However, derivation of modeling process from first principles is often difficult due to its complexity. The proposed method is used for identifying the mathematical model of EDM from the real time experimental data from gather data from the systemy feeding the DC motor sine sweep or white noise inputs. The model identification of EDM servo system was conducted by using MATLAB/Simulink program and after that the obtained transfer function for the system. The proposed controller has been applied by using FLC .The results showed that the controller can work well with a quick response, no overshoot output and high control precision.
ANALYZING OF THE TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNER GEOREFERENCING USING GNSS
Authors: Jaafar Hasan
Published: December 2018

Recent years have witnessed emerging the cutting-edge method for point cloud creation using terrestrial laser scanner (TLS). The TLS manufacturers declare accuracies of their instruments up to the millimeter level. However, different constraints could degrade the accuracy of point cloud created by TLS. One of the obvious factors that may directly affect the accuracy of the results is a method of registration and georeferencing. In this paper, the indirect georeferencing using GNSS has been researched. The real time kinematic (RTK) technique has been suggested to measure GNSS points. The conducted test shows that average of 30 minutes data RTK-GNSS is enough to coincide with TLS data. Also, test reveals no improvements when adding more GNSS points. Nevertheless, there is an improvement in accuracy when more scans are conducted.
EFFECT OF EXTERNAL FACTORS ON PERMENENT DEFORMATION BEHAVIOR OF LOCAL ASPHALT PAVEMENTS
Authors: AI-kramee Abdulrada , AL-Yasari Ammar
Published: December 2018

Permanent deformation (rutting) is considered one of the most important factors that reduces pavement life in roads network and highways in Iraq. In this paper, a laboratory investigation has been conducted to evaluate the effect of external factors on rutting of asphaltic mixture. The study was carried out using local materials for the surface layer. Three levels of temperature were examined namely, 40, 50, and 60 °C, in addition to three stresses intensities are 700N, 900N, and 1100N were investigated for wheel track test, and 10, 20, and 30 psi of repeated load were also tested. The results have cleared that the temperature and stress have a significant effect on the permanent deformation. Where mixtures resistance to rutting increases about 57.65% when temperature degree increases from 40 °C to 50 °C. Also, increasing load intensity from 700 to 900 N resulted in higher rutting values (about 40.75% increase has observed in term of WTT). Additionally, increasing temperature from 40 °C to 50 °C resulted in permanent strain and resilient strain increase by 84.49 % and 11.27 %, respectively. Also, increasing load intensity from 10 to 20 psi resulted in higher permanent strain and resilient strain values about 5.44 % and 27.94 %, respectively, for wearing layer. In term of uniaxial repeated load test, it has concluded that temperatures and stresses employed for design are relative high to reproduce the most unfavorable pavement conditions.
COMPARISON BETWEEN LS-PWM AND LPS-PWM FOR SWITCHING-CAPACITOR (SC) INVERTER
Authors: Abdul-Abbas Ali , Salih Shafaa
Published: December 2018

A two modulation methods of the switching-capacitor inverter are proposed. The inverter output voltage is larger than the input voltage by connect switching-capacitor in series and in parallel respectively. The level output voltages are decided by number of the capacitor. Five capacitors are used to obtain eleven level in output voltage waveform. The proposed inverter is driven by the LS-PWM and LPS-PWM methods. The circuit configuration, states operation and simulation results by using MATLAB/SIMULINK are presented in this paper. The simulation results demonstrated best LPS-PWM method compared with LS-PWM in terms THD of output voltage.
EVALUATION OF EFFECTING FACTORS OF TRADITIONAL AND SUPER PLASTICIZER CONCRETE CORE STRENGTH
Authors: Chkheiwer Aqeel , Kadim Jaffar
Published: December 2018

This paper deals with the investigation factors effecting core strength estimation by conducting an experimental study which included casting of six plain concrete beams. For each beam, 12 cubes were cast in addition to twenty-four core samples were extracted. The investigated factors involved the concrete compressive strength, concrete type, core extracting direction, core location, core depth in the beam, and the damage factor. It obtained results showed that the ratio of compressive strength in the vertical to horizontal cast direction is (1.075) and (1.080) for the traditional and superplasticizer concrete, respectively. Also, the depth factor of bottom to top zone strength in vertical cast direction is (1.110) and (1.066) for traditional concrete and the super plasticizer concrete respectively, while the location factor of center zone in vertical cast direction corresponding to (1.088) and (1.103). Finally, the damage factor is directly proportional with the concrete strength for both concrete types.
EVALUATION OF NOISE POLLUTION INDICATORS IN NAJAF CITY
Authors: Abdulkareem Hayder
Published: December 2018

This study sheds light on measuring and calculating the average of noises pollution indications in An Najaf. The city has recently got growth in commercial and industrial activities as well as a significant increase in the number of vehicles. In addition, the use of diesel generators is due to electricity shortage for long periods. Noise quality assessment was studied in An Najaf City for five areas, i.e., educational, industrial, commercial, residential and quiet. The study has been conducted for five months starting in November 2016. Noise pollution indicators viz. L10, L50, L90, noise climate (N.C), equivalent continuous noise level (Leq) and noise pollution level (Lnp) were calculated for the above mentioned five areas. The results of this study showed that the highest value of (Leq), which is 108.44 dB, was in the industrial areas followed by 89.55 dB in the commercial areas, 87.1 dB in the educational areas, 80.4 dB in the quiet areas, and 69.05 dB in the residential areas. It has been noted that the highest values of Leq in all areas were higher than the permissible limit in the Iraqi standards, where the noise assessment study in this research revealed the disturbing situation of noise pollution in the city of Najaf.
EFFECT OF MUTUAL INTERFERENCE PILES ON SEEPAGE PROPERTIES UNDER HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES
Authors: Rasool Mohammed
Published: December 2018

The seepage phenomenon (uplift pressure - flow rate - exit gradient of hydraulic structures) is one of the main causes of failure or collapse of hydraulic structures, so it has been reduced using sheet piles under floor of hydraulic structures. In this study, effect of mutual interference piles were studied on seepage phenomenon by using finite elements program ANSYS. The results were verified with the practical results L-SAYED which given a good correlation. It was found that the use of the pile in the upstream reduced the uplift pressures by 8.36%, and the pile in the downstream increased it by 11.66%, the flow rate reduced by 66.8% and exit gradient of the hydraulic structures reduced by 28.28%.
MIXED CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER IN TRUNCATED CONE ENCLOSURE AS SOLAR CONTAINER WITH INTERNAL CENTERED TRIANGLE OBSTACLE
Authors: Jehhef Kadhum , Siba Mohamed
Published: December 2018

In this study, the mixed convection heat transfer of the air inside a truncated cone enclosure with aspect ratio of (0.75, 1.75, 2, 2.45 and 2.65) with centered triangle obstacle height varying by (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 20 cm) and the heated wall inclination angles of (20o, 30o, 40o, 50o, 60o), the Richardson number in the range of (7 to 11) was investigated numerically. The results are addressed to automotive a suggested solar container with titled solar collector. The heat transfer from the heat source (inclined solar collector) of the enclosure walls is investigated for mixed convection as interaction of the forced convection flow between the inlet and outlet port in the bottom wall. The parameters of heat source, Reynolds number, obstacle height, enclosure aspect ratio, and left and right walls titled angles are considered in this work. The numerical simulation of the problem is carried out using commercial CFD code. The results are given in terms of the streamlines, isothermal, and the enclosure Nusselt number that characterizes the heat transfer from the heat source and from the interior fluid to the enclosure walls, respectively. The results show that the interaction of the main flow and the flow at the heated walls and the buoyancy force at the heated walls increased by using a triangular obstacle and by increasing the obstacle heights, it increased by 20% when using obstacle at position of (h=5 cm). Also, it is found that the Nu increased with increasing Re and the wall heat flux. The Nu increased with increasing Ri in the case of using (h=0 and 5 cm) but it decreased slightly in the other cases and showed that the minimum value of Nu present at a heated wall inclination of θ=50o but the maximum value at θ=30o.
Evacuation Planning for Disaster Management by Using The Relaxation Based Algorithm and Route Choice Model
Authors: Hartama Dedy , Windarto Agus Perdana , Wanto Anjar
Published: December 2018

Research in the field of disaster management is done by utilizing information and communication technology. Where disaster management is discussed is about evacuation planning issues. The evacuation stage is a very crucial stage in the disaster evacuation process. There have been many methods and algorithms submitted for the evacuation planning process, but no one has directly addressed evacuation planning on dynamic issues concerning time-varying and volume-dependent. This research will use the Relaxation-Based Algorithm combined with the Route Choice Model to produce evacuation models that can be applied to dynamic issues related to time-varying and volume-dependent because some types of disaster will result in damage as time and evacuation paths are volume-dependent so as to adjust to the change in the number of people evacuated. Disaster data that will be used in this research is sourced from Disaster Information Management System sourced from DesInventar. The results of this study are expected to produce an evacuation planning model that can be applied to dynamic problems that take into account the time-varying and volume-dependent aspects.
Penerapan Permainan Tradisional Berbasis Matematika
Authors: Nurrahmah Arfatin , Ningsih Rita
Published: December 2018

Mathematics has an important role as aspects of the formation of attitude. Learning mathematics through games traditionally can be used by teachers in carrying out his duty to deliver the material and help the formation of attitudes of the participants his protégé. The activities of this devotion is expected to foster a positive attitude to the students in learning and can change the way the student's point of view towards mathematical subjects. Many traditional games that can be associated with a matter of mathematics. Among them are congkak, engklek, and the bead seats. Through learning with traditional games, students are expected to be more eager to learn math materials. This outreach activity is carried out in SD Negeri Middle 05 Morning located at Jalan Pelita Kingdom RT. 003/RW. 09 Kampung Tengah, East Jakarta. Participants in the activities of the public service this is the teachers and students of SDN 05 Middle morning. The method of implementation of these activities include: observation, documentation, discussion, demonstration, and practice. Activities done with information sharing with teachers of mathematics on alternative delivery and presentation of material that is interesting and fun, one of them using traditional games media-based mathematics. After that describes the media and how to use the Groove provided and any math concepts that fit with the game. In addition to increasing the motivation of children in learning math, the benefits of traditional game among others can develop intellectual intelligence, train motor capabilities, developing emotional intelligence as well as enhance the ability socialize
Pemberdayaan Ibu-Ibu Rumah Tangga Melalui Pelatihan Kerajinan Makrame dalam Membuat Benda Fungsional Gantungan Pot
Authors: Hukama La Diadhan , Simon Zainal Zawir , Ismail Verni Yuliaty , Zain Efendy
Published: December 2018

This submission activity for society is aimed to give macrame handicraft coaching by making functional productlike vase pendulum from kur rope, nylon rope and the T-shirt yarn. Beside that, forraising the entrepreneurship soul for house wives RT. 08 RW. 05 Kelurahan Cempaka Baru, Central Jakarta.The submission activity method for society is using extracurricular lecture, demonstration, and question answer in making functional product like vase pendulum. This coaching held by lecturers from Management Study Programme Faculty of Economics YARSI University and supported by University students. This activity works with RT. 08 RW. 05 Kelurahan Cempaka Baru, Central Jakarta The result of the submission activity for society is coaching of functional things making like vase pendulum. The coaching runs well. The audience is able to do and make functional things well and they are very enthusiastic to join the coaching from the beginning to the end.
Pendampingan Lesson Study untuk Menciptakan Learning Community bagi Guru Matematika di SMP Muhammadiyah Kabupaten Bantul
Authors: Astuti Dwi , Fitriyani Harina
Published: December 2018

Increasing the professionalism of an educator is important. One effort that can be done to improve professionalism is the collaboration between educators. Lesson study is an activity that can facilitate educators to observe each other's learning processes. Training activities and mentoring learning studies are carried out to create a learning community for mathematics teachers. The target of this activity is the Muhammadiyah Junior High School / MTs math teacher in Bantul Regency. The target of this service activity is the educator of learning problems that can be learned in learning activities. The practice of lesson study can be done at the level of the Subject Teacher Training (MGMP). Two activities in training activities which included lecture and discussion activities, as well as mentoring activities that contained lesson lessons. This activity is successful and can provide experience for participants
Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Kelompok Tani Desa Nyogan Kabupaten Muaro Jambi Melalui Pemanfaatan Lahan Tidak Produktif dengan Penanaman Tanaman Lada Perdu (Piper Nigrum)
Authors: Maryani Anis Tatik , Hermawati Tiur , Mulyati Sri
Published: December 2018

Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum L), better known as pepper, is one of the most economically valuable plantation commodity crops that has the opportunity to be developed in order to increase economic income for the State and for the farming community. This plant starts to bear fruit at the age of 2-3 years. Historically, the Nyogan villagers used to plant climbing pepper as their livelihood. So far, farmers have planted climbing pepper which requires a sturdy climbing pole. Climbing poles for pepper plants besides being expensive are also increasingly rare nowadays, for the Nyogan villagers to do socialization and planting of pepper shrubs. In theory, shrub pepper plants will grow and develop well if cultivated properly and grow without climbing poles so as to reduce the cost of purchasing climbing poles and do not require large areas. On this basis it is very possible if applied to sleeping land that is not used anymore or (on land that already has unproductive commodities). Pepper plants are very likely to be developed on people's lands around residential areas or empty plantation areas that have not been utilized in the Nyogan Village, Mestong Subdistrict, Muaro Jambi Regency. By utilizing this pattern, people can use their land to be productive and have economic and ecological added value
Asistensi Pembuatan Laporan Keuangan Berbasis Android bagi Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah
Authors: Raharjo Taufik , Khusnaini Khusnaini
Published: December 2018

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have shown their role in creating employment opportunities and as an important source for the growth of Gross Domestic Product. However, many MSME entrepreneurs do not understand yet the importance of financial planning and financial statements. So, they have not gained trust in accessing the capital facilities offered by the banks. The purpose of this community service activity is to raise the awareness of MSME entrepreneurs about the importance of business financial planning and the preparation of financial statements. The coaching of financial reporting skill is conducted using the "Akuntansi UKM”, an android based application. Participants in this service are MSME entrepreneurs in the Bali region. The results of this service activity are an increase in understanding of the importance of financial planning and making financial reports by using the application of "Akuntansi UKM".
Revisiting the Scientific Foundations of Forensic Science
Authors: Nesterov A. V.
Published: December 2018

The study addresses recent criticisms of forensic science, specifically those pointing to a lack of sound scientific basis behind examination methods. Conclusions are based on the analysis of documents published in the United States, as well as forensic expert practices in Russia. Analysis demonstrates both methodological and legal issues with the application of specialized knowledge in the expert form. The use of Karl Popper’s principle to support the scientific status of forensic methods is demonstrated to lack justification, and is therefore debatable.
Evaluasi Penerapan Computer Based Test (CBT) sebagai Upaya Perbaikan Sistem pada Ujian Nasional untuk Sekolah Terpencil di Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Hartati Eka , Mardiana Mardiana
Published: December 2018

Academic year there were 2014/2015 the latest national test that policy can be implemented in two ways, the first national examination was carried out with the mechanics in writing or Paper Based Test (PBT), and the second national examination is carried out by the mechanism uses a computer or Computer Based so-called Test (CBT). Computer Based Test (CBT) for its implementation, where all test process was done through computers, ranging from the creation of matter, the setting class, setting the user can take the exam, the teacher was teaching, setting up the test process, utilizing web engineering technology, as well as its spring system online. Academic year 2016/2017 in South Sumatra by as much as 261 high schools both public and private have been implementing a national exam in the form of Computer-Based Test (Kemendikbud 2017). This study sampled in ten high schools located in remote villages. In understanding and knowledge about the use of technology-based desktop application specifically at schools that are in remote villages is insufficient, in karenakan least amount of computers and teachers who are in school. The purpose of this research was to measure the application of Computer Based Test using variable effectiveness and efficiency on the basis of ISO 9126. In this study researchers use quantitative research methods with the application of the model of ISO 9126, which consists of a variable effectiveness and efficiency. This research use the measuring instrument in the form of a questionnaire consisting of 297 respondents out of ten high school, where the measurement scale that is used in the form of data analysis and likert scale done testing the validity of, reabilitas and regression Double
Deteksi Citra Kendaraan Berbasis Web Menggunakan Javascript Framework Library
Authors: Budiarto Jian , Qudsi Jihadil
Published: December 2018

Populasi penduduk yang semakin berkembang menyebabkan tingginya kemacetan jalan. Kemacetan terjadi karena jumlah kendaraan yang beroperasi tidak sebanding dengan volume jalan yang tersedia. Pemerintah sebagai pelaksana pelayanan bagi masyarakat belum mampu memberikan informasi lalu lintas yang memadai. Masyarakat membutuhkan informasi kondisi lalu lintas secara realtime, otomatis dan mudah diakses menggunakan internet. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi jumlah kendaraan dengan konsep internet of things menggunakan javascript detection library. Penelitian ini terdiri dari beberapa tahapan penelitian antara lain: survei & identifikasi, analisis data, training data, dan pengembangan aplikasi menggunakan javascript framework library. Hasil yang didapatkan adalah aplikasi mampu mendeteksi citra kendaraan berdasarkan xml training dari Matlab sebesar 95%.