bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ο Μποέμ και ο Δημόσιος Υπάλληλος, η Περί των Αρετών της Ελάσσονος Ποιήσεως
Authors: Ivanovici Victor
Published: January 2017

Αντικείμενο της μελέτης αυτής είναι δύο εκπρόσωποι του υστεροσυμβολισμού στα Βαλκάνια: ο Ρουμάνος George Bacovia (1881-1957) και ο Έλληνας Κώστας Καρυωτάκης (1896-1928). Η συγκριτολογική προσέγγιση τους επιχειρείται από μιαν ενοποιό σκοπιά, η οποία στηρίζεται θεωρητικά στην έννοια της «ελάσσονος ποιήσεως» (πρβ. TS. Eliot, «What is Minor Poetry?»): ο «ελάσσων ποιητής» είναι ο ποιητής του εν μέρει. Στον μεν Bacovia, η «μερική» οπτική γωνία από την οποία η ποίηση του εξετάζει τον κόσμο ονομάζεται η μποέμ στον δε Καρυωτάκη, πρόκειται για την ματιά του υπάλληλου (ενός «ταπεινού και καταφρονεμένου» ατόμου —όπως οι ήρωες της ρωσικής πεζογραφίας του 19ου αιώνα—, συντεθλιμένου από τους γραφειοκρατικούς μηχανισμούς της αστικής κοινωνίας). Προκειμένου να εκφράσουν την «μερικότητά» τους, και οι δύο προσφεύγουν στην «καρναβαλική» εικονολογία (με αναφορά στις διεξοδικές έρευνες του Μιχαήλ Μπάχτιν γύρω από το συγκεκριμένο θέμα.) Η διαφορά ποιητικής ιδιοσυγκρασίας ανάμεσα τους υλοποιείται στα διαφορετικά αποτελέσματα που φέρνει το κοινό εγχείρημα. Ο Bacovia οδηγείται σε μιαν αναρχίζουσα (και εν πολλοίς αφελή) εξέγερση' ο Καρυωτάκης στο αίσθημα του οντολογικού παραλόγου και εν συνεχεία σε ένα είδος αποφατικής «θεοδικίας», με λογική απόληξη την αυτοχειρία, δηλαδή στην αναίρεση του κόσμου στο πρόσωπο αυτού που τον υφίσταται.
Anastasia Daskarolis, Die Wiedergeburt des Sophokles aus dem Geist des Humanismus. Studien zur SophoklesRezeption in Deutschland vom Beginn des 16. bis zur Mitte des 17. Jahrhunderts, Tübingen (Niemeyer) 2000 (Frühe Neuzeit, τόμ. 55), σελ. 394.
Authors: Οικονόμου-Αγοραστού Ιωάννα
Published: January 2017

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Henri Tonnet: Histoire du roman grec des origines à 1960
Authors: Σιαφλέκης Ζ.
Published: January 2017

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Patric Trousson: Le Recours de la Science au mythe. Pour une nouvelle rationalité
Authors: Φρέρης Γιώργος
Published: January 2017

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Avaliação das mudanças nas velocidades das linhas de ônibus da cidade de São Paulo após a implantação de faixas exclusivas através da análise de dados de GPS
Authors: Arbex Renato Oliveira , Da Cunha Claudio Barbieri
Published: January 2017

Este artigo apresenta uma análise da evolução das velocidades observadas nas linhas de ônibus do município de São Paulo entre os períodos de agosto de 2013 e abril de 2015. Nesse período foram implantadas faixas exclusivas para ônibus pela cidade que buscam priorizar o transporte coletivo nessas vias. Para tanto, foi desenvolvido um algoritmo que permitiu calcular as velocidades das viagens dos ônibus nas linhas através dos dados de GPS dos veículos. O algoritmo foi aplicado a um conjunto de linhas de ônibus do transporte coletivo municipal para um período de 20 dias úteis no mês de agosto de 2013, ou seja, antes da implantação das faixas exclusivas, e também para abril de 2015, quando as mesmas já estavam em operação. Dois grandes grupos de linhas foram analisados: 68 linhas que não tiveram faixas exclusivas implan-tadas em seus itinerários (não beneficiadas) e 240 das que tiveram ao menos um trecho dos seus respectivos trajetos com faixa exclusiva implantada. Os resultados obtidos mostram que, enquanto as linhas não beneficiadas tiveram um aumento médio de apenas 0,39% na mediana das velocidades das viagens com partidas entre 18h-19h, ou seja, no período mais crítico de pico da tarde, as linhas do grupo beneficiado tiveram aumento expressivo médio de 9,13% na mediana das velocidades. Entretanto, foi também observado que a distribuição das melhorias nos tempos de viagem é heterogênea, ou seja, algumas linhas tiveram redução das velocidades dos seus trajetos neste período, apesar dos benefícios das faixas exclusivas
Analysis of the informativeness of melatonin evaluation in polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Andreeva Elena , Absatarova Yulia , Sheremetyeva Ekaterina , Derkatch Dmitriy , Ponomareva Tatiana , Tiulpakov Anatoly , Ioutsi Vitaliy , Ilyin Alexander , Murvatov Kamoljon
Published: January 2017

Background. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age. Recently, the role of melatonin in the pathogenesis of this syndrome became widely discussed among the scientists, because there is an evidence of its impact on the reproductive function and maturation of oocytes.Aim. To study a informativeness of melatonin determination and its relationship with sleep disorders in PCOS.Materials and methods. The study involved 120 women aged 17–35 years: 60 patients with PCOS and 60 women without this disorder as controls. The level of melatonin in the blood, saliva and its metabolite in urine – 6 sulfatoximelatonin were analyzed. To identify sleep disorders survey was conducted using a questionnaire scoring subjective sleep characteristics.Results. Sleep disorders based on subjective scoring profiles sleep characteristics were identified in PCOS group (up to 70% of patients) regardless of BMI. The level of 6-sulfatoximelatonin in urine, nocturnal melatonin levels in saliva (at 3:00 AM) and melatonin in the blood were significantly higher in patients with PCOS compared with the control group regardless of BMI. The level of melatonin in follicular fluid was lower in patients with PCOS. There was a significant correlation of melatonin levels in the blood and the degree of sleep disorders according to the questionnaire scoring subjective sleep characteristics, the level of melatonin in saliva at 3:00 AM and a 6-sulfatoximelatonin in daily urine (p = 0.046).Conclusions. PCOS is polyetiology disease, and an important role in the formation and progression in which plays melatonin. Correlation of levels of this hormone in different body fluids suggests its systemic action and direct involvement in the regulation of reproductive function.
The Role of Dukun Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan in Curing Diseases in Kediri Community
Authors: Arini Ratih Tyas , Alimi Moh Yasir , Gunawan Gunawan
Published: January 2017

Finding a cure when people get sick is an important thing. One of  the efforts done by Kediri people in finding for a cure is to come to a Dukun (Shaman/traditional healer) Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan. The purposes of this research are to know the profiles and methods of Dukun Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan, and their role in curing diseases. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The results of this research show that (1) the process of healing and problem solution performed by Dukun Suwuk uses prayer as a key source of power. And Dukun Prewangan uses the help of supernatural beings who become their working partners to cure or resolve the problem, (2) Dukun Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan has an important role in society because of their presence is needed and respected. In addition, Dukun Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan who have been offering the services had experienced a lot of things as a living experience, (3) healing process performed by Dukun Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan is one solution for patients to be free from the ambiguous conditions of liminal stage. Choosing to go to a traditional healer healing is a rational choice for each patient.
Stagnation in Identity-based Community: The Experience of Buton Youth Community
Authors: Wiroto Dondick Wicaksono
Published: January 2017

Youth college student communites in Gorontalo are interesting to study because almost all of these communities are formed by the reason of ethnic and regional origin. This study uses a youth community, namely HIPPMIB (Himpunan Pemuda Pelajar Mahasiswa Indonesia Buton /Youth Association of Indonesian Students Buton) as the subject under study. At this time, HIPPMIB in Gorontalo is experiencing stagnation, as fewer members attending community events. There are several factors that cause the community to stagnate, such as the community does not function well and the alienation of the members from the community. Data collected through focus group discussions (FGD) illuminate that the youth community Buton in Gorontalo city needs to increase its understanding of the community, reflect its experience and reorganized the community so that cohesion remains intact and symptoms of alienation can be addressed.
Social Capital Role in Solving Land Degradation in Tulis Watershed
Authors: Kusbiantoro Ari , Awang San Afri , Gunawan Totok , Maryudi Ahmad
Published: January 2017

The research aimed at studying social capital role in land degradation solving of Tulis watershed. The parameters under observation were social capital (trust, norm, and social networking), social-economic condition, and land management in Tulis watershed. The parameters were achieved by using data triangulation principle. The analysis used was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The model used five variables, which were social capital (X1), society structure (X2), land using conflict (Y1), land management strategy (Y2), and land degradation (Y3). Perspective of social capital theory could be used to explain the interaction between society socio-cultural behaviors and land degradation of Tulis watershed. The model proved that society structure with effective social capital, low conflict in land using, and good land management strategy afforded to decrease land degradation of Tulis watershed.
Variation of Woman’s Knowledge Power in the Fulfillment of Family Food Based on Economic and Social Status Difference
Authors: Yunindyawati Yunindyawati
Published: January 2017

The aim of this research is to analyze the variation of woman’s knowledge power in the fulfillment of family food based on the difference of economic and social status. The study was carried out in Ogan Ilir regency, South Sumatera Indonesia. The method of this research is qualitative method by using critical paradigm. Data were collected by in depth interview, observation and group discussion. The result of this research shows that in terms of power knowledge relation, women of high social and economic status family were subordinated by men. Women’s knowledge power in the middle social and economic status family is more dominant than man’s knowledge and power. The power relation of woman’s knowledge in the lower economic and social status is inclined to be equal to man’s knowledge power in every aspects of the fulfillment of family’s food.
Revelation is Unlimited: Divinely Inspired Speeches, “Testing” and the Spiritual Training in the Subud Movement
Authors: Widiyanto Asfa
Published: January 2017

The Subud Movement is one of the mystical movements which develop in the Indonesian archipelago. This movement originated from the spiritual experience of its founder, Muhammad Subuh Sumahadiwidjojo (1901-1987), in 1925. This paper is devoted to highlighting the nature of revelation in the Subud Movement. I will show that revelation is not a taboo in the movement and even becomes the legitimacy of leadership, in particular for the founder of the Movement. This can be observed most notably from the existence of divinely inspired talks, “testing” and the latihan kejiwaan (spiritual training) in the movement. In order to grasp more readily the nature of revelation in the Subud Movement, I also provide an overview of the discourse of leadership and revelation in Javanese mystical tradition.
Social Capital of Madura Barbers in Makassar, South Sulawesi
Authors: Jumadi Jumadi
Published: January 2017

This study aims to understand and analyze the social capital and human capital Madura ethnic barbers in Makassar. This type of research is a qualitative case study approach. The subject was a barber Madura in Makassar. Selection of informants snowball, with a focus on issues of social capital and human capital. Researcher as research instrument. The collection of data through observation, interview and documentation, analyzed by a three-stage model of water, including data reduction, data presentation, and stage of development. The validity of data through observation extension technique, perseverance, member check and triangulation. The results showed that the social capital of the aspects of trust, people have to trust how the barber Madura. Aspects of the norm, uphold the norms as Madura seacoast, and the networking aspect, the barber form a network of kinship, ethnic, economic enterprises, and through the organization of Madura in the city. Human capital barber Madura in Makassar based on knowledge gained informally by way of self-taught, environment and hereditary from parents; aspects of the experience, gained since long (hereditary) with satisfactory results; aspects of the skills needed to improve their business and customers barber; aspects of creativity, creative enough to follow the model's hair and innovation aspects of the shaver is making progress, as part of the manual (gothok) to shaving machine (clipper).
Javanese Language and Culture in the Expression of Kebo Bule in Surakarta: An Ethnolinguistic Study
Authors: Abdullah Wakit -
Published: January 2017

The phenomenon of Kebo Bule as the actuality of Javanese language and culture in Surakarta can be criticized from the perspective of ethnolinguistic. In terms of the descriptive qualitative expression of the language and culture of Java, Kebo Bule from the perspective of Ethnolinguistic is identifiable on the background of it in Surakarta, the influence of Kebo Bule to the Surakarta’s Court, and the meaning of Kebo Bule as one of the magical icons of the Surakarta’s Court. Ethnolinguistic as a theoretical concept is part of the branch of linguistic studies that seeks to study the language understanding in a broader context in order to express an understanding of the culture. Methodologically, understanding the relationship between the expression of language and culture Kebo Bule can be peeled using ethnomethodology to ethnolinguistics by utilizing ethnoscience (knowledge typically owned by ethnicity, tribe, people) to find the cultural themes of people related to their mindset and the worldview. The research data encompasses of oral and written data, verbal data sources from informants and writes from a library. The validity of the data was done by triangulation, and data analysis using ethnoscience (especially taxonomic, domain and componential analysis). Results of the discussion is presented in the form of narrative texts related to the background, the effect and meaning Kebo Bule for the existence of the language and culture of Java in Surakarta.
Prognostic Accuracy of Electroencephalograms in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review
Authors: Fogtmann Emilie Pi , Plomgaard Anne Mette , Greisen Gorm , Gluud Christian
Published: January 2017

CONTEXT:

Brain injury is common in preterm infants, and predictors of neurodevelopmental outcome are relevant.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the prognostic test accuracy of the background activity of the EEG recorded as amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) or conventional EEG early in life in preterm infants for predicting neurodevelopmental outcome.

DATA SOURCES:

The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature.

STUDY SELECTION:

We included observational studies that had obtained an aEEG or EEG within 7 days of life in preterm infants and reported neurodevelopmental outcomes 1 to 10 years later.

DATA EXTRACTION:

Two reviewers independently performed data extraction with regard to participants, prognostic testing, and outcomes.

RESULTS:

Thirteen observational studies with a total of 1181 infants were included. A meta-analysis was performed based on 3 studies (267 infants). Any aEEG background abnormality was a predictor of abnormal outcome. For prediction of a developmental quotient <70 points, cerebral palsy, or death, the pooled sensitivity was 0.83 (95% confidence interval, 0.69–0.92) and specificity 0.83 (95% confidence interval, 0.77–0.87).

LIMITATIONS:

All studies were at high risk of bias. Heterogeneity was evident among the studies with regard to the investigated aEEG and EEG variables, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and cutoff values.

CONCLUSIONS:

aEEG or EEG recorded within the first 7 days of life in preterm infants may have potential as a predictor for later neurodevelopmental outcome. We need high-quality studies to confirm these findings. Meanwhile, the prognostic value of aEEG and EEG should be used only as a scientific tool.
La reforma policial en Venezuela
Authors: Antillano Andrés
Published: January 2017

Discutimos la naturaleza de la reforma policial, entendida aquí no como cualquier innovación al interior de la corporación policial sino como un determinado régimen de cambio (alta visibilidad en oposición a su anterior opacidad, protagonismo de actores ajenos a la policía frente a su tradicional corporativismo, transversalización de temas políticos en contraste con su “apoliticismo”, inserción en redes globalizadas que instigan los cambios) y un conjunto de mutaciones centradas en aspectos burocráticos y políticos. Describimos la experiencia de la reforma policial iniciada en Venezuela en 2006 y que, pese a las características singulares de su contexto, replica fielmente muchos de las dimensiones que se reiteran en distintos procesos y que sostienen las instancias globalizadas sobre las mudanzas de la policía. Finalmente, intentamos brevemente explicar cómo pudo darse este proceso de reforma en Venezuela y explorar las razones de su posible fracaso.
Editorial
Authors: Dos Santos Pricila Kohls , Vitória Maria Inês Corte
Published: January 2017

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A New Method for Direct Determination of the Recoilless Fraction with Application to Magnetic Nanoparticles
Authors: Sorescu Monica
Published: January 2017

We propose a two-lattice method for direct determination of the recoilless fraction using a single room-temperature transmission Mössbauer measurement. The method is first demonstrated for the case of iron and metallic glass two-foil system and is next generalized for the case of physical mixtures of two powders. We further apply this method to determine the recoilless fraction of hematite and magnetite particles. Finally, we provide direct measurement of the recoilless fraction in nanohematite and nanomagnetite with an average particle size of 19 nm.
Advanced Soft Magnetic Materials for Magnetic Recording Heads and Integrated Inductors
Authors: Sun N. X. , Crawford A. M. , Wang S. X.
Published: January 2017

High performance magnetic heads, inductors and transformers, indispensable to information technology encompassing from information storage, portable power delivery, to wireless communication, require soft magnetic films with low coercivities, high permeability, and large ferromagnetic resonance frequencies.

The Fe-Co-N-based films have a ferromagnetic resonance frequency of >1 GHz at zero-bias field, showing great promise for applications in write heads and integrated inductors in a frequency range of >1 GHz. Magnetization dynamics measurements at sub-nanosecond scale have been performed on Fe-Co-N high saturation soft magnetic films with Permalloy nanolayer seeds having a saturation magnetization of 24 kG. The high frequency behavior appears to be affected by magnetic anisotropy dispersion.

One of the biggest challenges facing integration of magnetic material onto silicon is the compatibility of magnetics with standard silicon processing techniques. Integrated inductors were realized using ground planes of Co-Ta-Zr (p=100μΩ-cm). The magnetic properties of Co-Ta-Zr showed no change even after undergoing high temperature processing. Inductors with 1μm Co-Ta-Zr produced inductance values up to 60% higher than the air core inductors at frequencies up to 1.4 GHz.
Influence of Line-Width on Microstructure and Texture of Damascene Copper Interconnects
Authors: Mirpuri Kabir J. , Szpunar Jerzy A. , Kozaczek Kris J.
Published: January 2017

The structure, texture and grain boundary character distribution in the copper interconnects, for ten different line-widths varying from 0.35 to 100 μm, were investigated. Field Emission Gun-SEM orientation imaging microscopy was used in the investigation. The shape of the grains changed with increasing line-widths. The frequency of occurrence of more than one grain along the width and grain size increased with increasing line-width. The mean grain size was found to be 0.2 μm in the smallest lines with width 0.35 μm and as high as 2.5 μm in the 100 μm lines which were the largest in width. The grain size distribution was skew-symmetric with an inclination towards smaller size. The (111) pole figures, inverse pole figures and the area fraction of the grain boundaries with different misorientation angles were computed for all the line-widths. The 0.4 and 0.5 μm lines had stronger {111} component in the direction transverse to the trenches. The intensity of the component increased with decreasing width. The 0.35 μm lines, which were narrowest in width had two {111} components with <110> direction parallel to transverse and longitudinal directions. The higher line-widths had predominantly (111) fiber texture though presence of {111}<110> could also be identified. Number fraction of the grain boundaries with misorientation angle between 55-62° was maximum in all line-widths. The ∑3 and ∑9 coincidence site lattice (CSL) boundaries were present in significant number in all the investigated lines. Presence of twins running along the width could be easily identified in the submicron lines.
Pengaruh Pemupukan N dan Frekuensi Pemangkasan Tajuk pada Aspek Agronomis dan Hasil Tanaman Ubi Jalar (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) var. Kretek
Authors: Suminarti Nur Edy
Published: January 2017

Penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi tentang pemupukan N dan frekuensi pemangkasan tajuk yang tepat pada tanaman ubi jalar (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.). penelitian dilakukan di Kebun Percobaan Universitas Brawijaya, di Desa Jatikerto, Malang. Rancangan perlakuan yang digunakan adalah Petak Terbagi, dosis pupuk N ditempatkan pada petak utama, terdiri dari 4 taraf : (1) tanpa dipupuk N, (2) dipupuk 67,5 kg N ha-1, (3) dipupuk 135 kg N ha-1 dan (4) dipupuk 202,5 kg N ha-1. Pemangkasan tajuk ditempatkan pada anak petak, terdiri dari 4 macam : (1) tanpa dipangkas, (2) dipangkas 1 kali, (3) dipangkas 2 kali dan (4) dipangkas 3 kali. Pengumpulan data dilakukan secara destruktif meliputi luas daun, masa luas daun, panjang umbi, diameter umbi, bobot umbi per tanaman dan indeks pembagian. Uji F taraf 5% digunakan untuk menguji pengaruh perlakuan, sedangkan perbedaan diantara perlakuan didasarkan pada nilai Duncan taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadi interaksi nyata pada luas daun, masa luas daun dan bobot umbi per tanaman. Luas daun dan masa luas daun tertinggi umumnya didapatkan pada pemupukan N dosis 202,5 kg N ha-1 dengan tanpa maupun dengan pemangkasan tajuk 1 kali. Bobot umbi per tanaman tertinggi didapatkan pada tanaman yang diberi pupuk N dengan dosis 135 kg N ha-1 dan pemangkasan tajuk 1 kali.     A field reaserch that aimed to get the appropriate of N application and frequency of topping was conducted in the experimental field of Brawijaya University, located in Jatikerto village, Malang. The experimental treatments consist of  four  levels of N (0 ; 67.5 kg N ha-1, 135 kg N ha-1 and 202.5 kg N ha-1) and four levels frequency of topping (without topping, 1, 2, and 3 of topping). These treatments were arranged in a split plot design; N application in the main plot and frequency of  topping in the subplot with three replications. Data was collected destructively including component of growth, component of yield and plant growth analysis.  F test at 5% is used to determine the effect of treatments, while the average difference between treatments was referred to Duncan value at 5%. The result showed there were significantly interaction between N application and frequency of topping on component of growth and   weight of tuber per plant.   Combination of N application dosage 202.5 kg ha-1 and non or once topped had resulted the highest of leaf area and leaf area duration. While the highest of weight tuber per plant was obtained on  N dosage 135 kg ha-1 and topping one times.
Pengendalian Alternatif Hama Serangga Sayuran dengan Menggunakan Perangkap Kertas
Authors: Hakim Lukmanul , Surya Erdi , Muis Abdul
Published: January 2017

Sayuran merupakan bahan pangan yang sangat dibutuhkan manusia karena mengandung serat dan sejumlah vitamin dan mineral. Untuk memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat akan sayuran banyak kendala yang dihadapi petani, salah satunya adalah gangguan hama serangga. Untuk mengendalikan hama serangga telah banyak pula cara yang dilakukan oleh petani. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji model perangkap serangga yang terbuat dari media kertas dan lampu warna. Warna yang dicobakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari merah, kuning, dan hijau. Penelitian ini telah dilakukan dari bulan Juli sampai dengan Agustus 2016 di kebun percobaan Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Pembangunan Pertanian (SMKPP), Kecamatan Lembah Seulawah, Kabupaten Aceh Besar, Provinsi Aceh. Objek penelitian adalah tanaman jagung. Metode penelitian menggunakan RCBD dengan 3 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Variabel pengamatan populasi serangga yang terperangkap pada media kertas dan lampu warna. Hasil penelitian menujukkan tangkapan serangga tertinggi pada kertas dan lampu warna kuning, kemudian diikuti kertas dan lampu warna hijau dan merah. This study aimed to test the two models of trap insect, which were made from trapping paper media and colored light. The tested colors are red, yellow, and green, while the colors of light consist of red, yellow, and green. This study conducted from July to August 2016 at the experimental field of "Hight School Vocational Agricultural Development” Seulawah Valley Districts, Large Districts of Aceh, Aceh Province using the corn crop as the object. The research method approached in Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with 3 treatments and 4 replications. The variable observation was insect populations trapped on paper media and colored light. The result showed that the highest insect population was on paper and yellow color light, the medium population was on the green paper, and the lowest population encountered on red paper.
Studi Potensi Alelopati Ekstrak Rimpang Temulawak (Curcuma xanthorriza Roxb.) pada Rumput Teki (Cyperus rotundus) dan Perkecambahan Kedelai (Glycine max)
Authors: Nihayati Ellis , Karyawati Anna Satyana , Puspasari Latifah Diah , Azizah Nur
Published: January 2017

Ekstrak rimpang temulawak (Curcuma xanthorriza Roxb.) memiliki sifat alelopati yang berasal dari senyawa metabolit sekunder. Senyawa metabolit tersebut menghambat pertumbuhan tanaman sehingga dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bioherbisida. Rumput teki ialah gulma yang sering tumbuh pada lahan budidaya tanaman kedelai, sehingga perlu dikendalikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari potensi ekstrak rimpang temulawak pada rumput teki dan mendapatkan konsentrasi ekstrak rimpang temulawak yang dapat menekan pertumbuhan rumput teki tetapi tidak menghambat perkecambahan kedelai. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret hingga April 2015 yang terbagi dalam tiga tahap penelitian. Penelitian pertama dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Sumberdaya Lingkungan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap. Penelitian kedua dan ketiga bertempat di Rumah Kaca Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Brawijaya, masing - masing menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap dan Rancangan Acak Kelompok. Penelitian ini terdiri atas 6 perlakuan yaitu P0 (kontrol), P1 (konsentrasi 20%), P2 (konsentrasi 40%), P3 (konsentrasi 60%), P4 (konsentrasi 80%), P5 (konsentrasi 100%) dan 4 kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa konsentrasi 20% ekstrak rimpang temulawak mampu menekan pertumbuhan tunas rumput teki. Peningkatan konsentrasi ekstrak rimpang temulawak hingga 60% mengakibatkan pertumbuhan tanaman rumput teki tertekan. Pengaruh ekstrak rimpang temulawak pada penghambatan perkecambahan terlihat pada perlakuan konsentrasi 60%. Rhizome extract of temulawak (Curcuma xanthorriza Roxb.) has residue properties derived from secondary metabolites. The metabolites inhibit the growth of plants, and it can be used as bioherbicide. Cyperus rotundus is a common weed that grows in soybean cultivation and it needs to be controlled. This research aimed to study the potential of temulawak rhizome extract on Cyperus rotundus and get temulawak rhizome extract concentration that can suppress the growth of Cyperus rotundus without inhibiting the germination of soybeans. The experiment was conducted on March to April 2015 and divided into three experiments. The first experiment was conducted in the Laboratory of Environmental Resource using completely randomized design. The second experiment and third experiments placed in Greenhouse UB Faculty of Agriculture, each using completely randomized block design and randomized block design. This study consisted of six treatments that were P0 (control), P1 (20% concentration), P2 (40% concentration), P3 (60% concentration), P4 (80% concentration), P5 (100% concentration) and four replications. The results showed that 20% concentration of temulawak rhizome extract can suppress Cyperus rotundus. Increasing concentration of temulawak rhizome extract up to 60% suppress growth of Cyperus rotundus. Temulawak rhizome extract significantly inhibited germination of soybeans at concentration of 60%.
TEKNIK PENANGKAPAN ANAK IKAN BOTIA (Botia macracanthus) MEMAKAI TABUNG BAMBU DI DANAU ARANG-ARANG, PROVINSI JAMBI
Authors: Bahri Syamsul
Published: January 2017

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Evolution of pore size distribution in deforming granular materials
Authors: Das A. , Kumar A.
Published: January 2017

This letter presents the results of a numerical exercise in discrete element method focusing on the evolution characteristics of pore size distribution (psd) in granular materials under uniform deformation. The evolution has resulted from the microstructural rearrangement, in which contraction leads to disintegration of big pores into small pores and vice versa for dilation besides the swelling and shrinkage of individual pore spaces during shearing. The numerical analysis indicates the evolution of psd's towards a unique distribution when the granular assemblies are subjected to an identical boundary constraint. Primarily the variation in porosity during deformation governs the pore evolution characteristics, but the stress path also dictates the modal pore density. The nature of any psd, however, is found to be independent of the initial packing of the assembly and the current stress state.
A comparative study of the serum levels of antiphospholipid antibodies in hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and normotensive pregnancy
Authors: Kaur Guljit , Pahwa Sangeeta , Kaur Amanbeer , Nagpal Madhu
Published: January 2017

Background: Antiphospholipid antibodies have been associated with a number of obstetric complications however their role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia has remained uncertain Therefore, the utility of screening for antiphospholipid antibodies among women at risk for recurrent hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is still doubtful. This study is aimed to clarify relationship between hypertensive pregnancies and APLA.Methods: A prospective, randomized was conducted and, 120 patients after 20 weeks of gestation were studied. 60 patients had hypertensive disorder in pregnancy and 60 were normotensive. Blood samples were obtained from them under all asepsis, serum was separated and tested for Antiphospholipid antibodies (Anticardiolipin, anti beta 2 glycoprotein I, phosphatidyl -serine, -inositol, -ethanolamin, -choline and sphingomyelin and lupus anticoagulant), apart from other routine investigations using Aeskulsia Phospholipid-Screen-GM.Results: 4/60 and 3/60 hypertensive patients had raised IgM and IgG levels respectively. Their values came in equivocal range. 2 of the normotensive patients had equivocal range values of both IgM/IgG. Mean of IgM APLA in hypertensive and normotensive patients was 2.54 and 1.67 respectively and difference between these values was statistically non significant (p=0.081). Mean of APTT is similarly statistically non significant in two groups (p=0.817).Conclusions: No significant correlation between the hypertensive state in pregnancy and antiphospholipid antibodies, hence this test should not be recommended as a screening test in pregnancies and there was no need to assess these antibodies in the hypertensive cases of pregnancy without the history of thrombosis or autoimmune diseases.
Our experience of nifedipine as a tocolytic agent in preterm labor (24 weeks to 36 weeks 6 days)
Authors: Hangekar Parag M. , Karale Anand , Risbud Neelesh
Published: January 2017

Background: Preterm birth is defined as birth between the age of viability and 37 completed weeks of gestation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, as a tocolytic in prolonging duration of pregnancy in case of preterm labor.Methods: This is a retrospective analytical study conducted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SKNMC and GH, Pune, India conducted over a period of one year from June 2014 to May 2015. All uncomplicated, singleton preterm labor cases were given Cap. Nifedipine as tocolytic and Inj. Betamethasone for enhancing fetal lung maturity. Maternal parameters studied were Gravida and Parity, previous history of preterm labor, gestational age at delivery, mode of delivery, side effects. Neonatal parameters studied were weight at birth, APGAR score at birth, complications at birth, NICU admissions, mortality.Results: Out of total 4478 deliveries from June 2014 to May 2015, 252 women with preterm labor were treated with nifedipine. 214 out of 252 delivered at term with overall success rate of 84.92%. Out of remaining 38 cases, 36 cases delivered as preterm normal deliveries and 2 required Caesarean section. No major side effects observed in mothers receiving nifedipine. As regards neonatal outcome, 12 babies required NICU admission and mortality was of 2.Conclusions: Nifedipine is safe and effective in prolonging preterm labor and has minimal maternal and neonatal side effects. It eliminates the need for intensive maternal monitoring as required in case of betamimetics.
Study of cord blood nucleated RBC’s as a marker for fetal asphyxia
Authors: Ganta Suvarna Jyothi , Kulkarni Sunanda R.
Published: January 2017

Background: Perinatal asphyxia is a serious problem globally and is a common cause of neonatal mortality and long term morbidity. Various Parameters are being used as predictors for birth asphyxia but the correlation between clinical presentation and the biochemical results has been unsatisfactory. NRBC count of the cord blood is reported in literature as a possible marker of perinatal asphyxia. In-utero hypoxic episode may induce a haemopoetic response of exaggerated erythropoiesis leading to the presence of nucleated RBC's in fetal circulation. The aim of this study was to investigate whether NRBC count of the cord blood can be a useful parameter to determine perinatal asphyxia.Methods: This prospective case control study was conducted in Chinmaya Mission hospital, Bangalore, India between July 2015 to June 2016.we have studied the NRBC counts from the cord blood of 50 neonates with perinatal asphyxia and 50 healthy neonates, thus comparing the results.Results: The mean NRBC /100 WBC for cases with birth asphyxia was 11.6 and that of the control group was 5.6. NRBC count was found to be significantly higher in neonates with low Apgar scores. There was correlation between the Apgar scores at 1st and at 5 minutes, the degree of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and the NRBC counts.Conclusions: Therefore NRBC counts of the cord blood can be used as an effective tool to confirm perinatal asphyxia. It is a simple, quick, accurate and clinically effective test to diagnose and initiate treatment to prevent long term sequel of perinatal asphyxia.
Use of intrauterine balloon tamponade in successful conservative management of life threatening menorrhagia in a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and severe anemia
Authors: Agrawal Rekha , Shintre Hemant , Rani Bindu , Agrawal Krishna , Agrawal Aniruddh
Published: January 2017

A 45-year-old woman was brought into the emergency ward of a tertiary care hospital. The patient gave a history of excess bleeding and passage of clots per vaginum since the past 15 days. The patient had a history of severe headaches, body ache, giddiness and vomiting. She was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and severe anemia six months before this incidence. The authors performed a diagnostic pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound and reported the presence of uterine fibroids. They determined that these fibroids had aggravated the bleeding which was caused by ITP. The diagnosis of ITP coupled with severe anemia prevented the authors from using the traditional approach of a hysterectomy in such a case. She was administered tranexamic acid, testosterone enanthate, blood, intravenous immunoglobulins, steroids and platelets transfusion. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) was tried for arresting menorrhagia, but was unsuccessful. Finally, a Bakri® balloon, normally used for management of post-partum hemorrhage (PPH), was inserted and retained for 48 hrs.. The bleeding gradually ceased and significant improvements in hematocrit and platelet count were observed. However, the patient then suffered from a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower extremity, which was treated with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), a thrombectomy and an Inferior vena cava Filter. Patient was advised a hysterectomy to curb her symptoms, however, she was too exhausted of surgical procedures and refused. Therefore, the authors decided to employ the use of Selective Estrogen Receptor Molecule Therapy (SERM). 3-months post-intervention, patient is thriving and stable.
Development of 3D Tissue Reconstruction Method from Single-cell RNA-seq Data
Authors: Mori Tomoya , Yamane Junko , Kobayashi Kenta , Taniyama Nobuko , Tano Takanori , Fujibuchi Wataru
Published: January 2017

In silico three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of tissues/organs based on single-cell profiles is required to comprehensively understand how individual cells are organized in actual tissues/organs. Although several tissue reconstruction methods have been developed, they are still insufficient to map cells on the original tissues in terms of both scale and quality. In this study, we aim to develop a novel informatics approach which can reconstruct whole and various tissues/organs in silico. As the first step of this project, we conducted single-cell transcriptome analysis of 38 individual cells obtained from two mouse blastocysts (E3.5d) and tried to reconstruct blastocyst structures in 3D. In reconstruction step, each cell position is estimated by 3D principal component analysis and expression profiles of cell adhesion genes as well as other marker genes. In addition, we also proposed a reconstruction method without using marker gene information. The resulting reconstructed blastocyst structures implied an indirect relationship between the genes of Myh9 and Oct4.
The Culture of Accountability in Italian Universities: Strengths and Weaknesses
Authors: Ricci Paolo , Civitillo Renato
Published: January 2017

This research work aims to highlight social reporting and accountability system in Italian universities. After cases analysis and content analysis, we provide an overview of the state-of-the-art of accountability in academic research and education. In this perspective, a brief analysis of the most relevant literature regarding the topic is finalized to address and to compare Italian experiences of social reporting. Effective accountability systems can indeed turn from tools into goals in public administrations, and in doing so reporting takes on a completely different meaning: it is a contribution to the social added value created by the university, an extra obligation to take towards stakeholders, a further service to engage in to strengthen democracy. The culture of accountability should be introduced and guided mainly by law, with legal requirements about deadlines, tools and goals, and supervised by third-party authorities. Further work is still needed to fully grasp measurement complexities and the potential lying in the evaluation of academic performance – especially with relation to sociality and sustainability – that plays an important role in national and international ranking systems.
EVALUASI KEGIATAN AKUAKULTUR DI KOLONG PASCA TAMBANG : ANALISIS PENCEMARAN AIR KOLONG
Authors: Prasetiyono Eva
Published: January 2017

Ex-tin mining lakes are commonly used by many people in Bangka Island for fish farming activities. The water logs of post mining lakes have been used for fish farming activities. We hypothesized possibly environmental pollution related to the water quality. This paper aimed to evaluate fish farming activities by the local communities using the waterlogs of post mining lakes. The evaluation was based on heavy metals extent in the water using survey method with purposive sampling in order to determine which extin mining lakes would be feasible for aquaculture activities. The data of the content of heavy metals and water qualities were analyzed using the method of Pollution Index (PI). According to the age of mining lakes, the five ex-tin mining lakes which has been observed. The results showed one new aged, two middle aged, and one old age; meets the quality standard eligibility for fish farming activities, while the middle aged was low polluted. The age of ex-tin mining lakes not affected nor the extent of the pollution levels or water qualities.Keywords : ex-tin mining, lakes, aquaculture, water qualities, pollution index, fish
Penguatan Modal Sosial Sebagai Upaya Pengembangan Ekonomi dan Kapasitas Rumah Tangga Nelayan Berkelanjutan di Desa Pangandaran
Authors: Prasetiyo Dandy E , Zulfikar Firman , Ningrum Siti Aisyah
Published: January 2017

This research was conducted Pangandaran District, Pangandaran Regency. The purpose of this study was to analyze the existing social conditions and to performe system analyze of social capital to be used as a strategy to improve the economy and the capacity of households of fishermen. The data was collected through the secondary data obtained from goverment offices and primary data was generated from interviews with fishermen household, village governments, and institutions or social organizations associated with fishing. The research instrument used is Social Capital Assessment Tool (SOCAT). Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative method. Social capital research was assessed based on the profession similarity. The results showed that social capital was presumably beneficial for fishermen households by boosting the economy level and welfare as well as their capacity building. Institutions or social organizations in the village of Pangandaran namely Business Group (KUB), the Regional Commissioner (Komda), Rukun Fisherman (RN), the Fishermen Association of Indonesia (HNSI), and the Village Unit Cooperatives (KUD). Institutions or institutional activity may stimulate the further development and productivity of the coastal community. As most of the coastal communities depend on the limited marine resources, social capital strengthening can be a promising approach for expansion and development of existing networks. The strategy can be applied was the involvement of other family members to participate on any form of institutional bodies dedicated for coastal community.Keywords : social capital, coastal, fishermen households
Pola Gender dalam Peternakan Babi Pada Peternak Etnis Arfak, Papua Barat
Authors: Iyai Deny A. , Saragih Desni T.R.
Published: January 2017

The aim of this research was study of women and man concerning on pig family farming on Arfak ethnic, West Papua. Descriptive study was done in agro-ecological zones, i.e. coastal, lowland and highland. A 22 pig farmers were involved and interviewed subsequently, 10 hh, 7 hh and 5 hh. The finding of this research was that pig production level of the women was smaller than man in pre-production. Although increases in production level till pasca production. Man pig farmers were still dominant keeping the animals. However, decision was done democraticly. Level of income kept by women and men were in the ranges of Rp 2 million to Rp 6 million.

 

Keywords: gender, livestock agro-ecology, pre-production, production, pasca-production, Arfak.
Guest Editorial: How To Thrive in a Downturn
Authors: Hite J. Roger , Howes C. Susan
Published: January 2017

Guest editorial

The industry is in one of its periodic downturns. Jobs are uncertain or scarce. Profitability is challenged. Bankruptcy looms. Projects are being canceled. Deals are dropped or delayed. It seems there is bad news everywhere. So how do we survive in this environment? And, more importantly, how do we go from surviving to thriving?

The leadership of the SPE Gulf Coast Section (GCS) has launched a new initiative called “Members in Transition” with the aim of providing support, advice, and best practices for thriving in a downturn. The key principles are the following:

1. Be innovative. Plan A is often not available these days. We have to look for alternatives. As an individual, whether you are a prospective graduate with an ambition to work for a major producer or a service provider, or have just lost your job, consider all alternatives.

In addition to your first choices, also look for jobs in marketing, finance, regulation, midstream, or downstream. Your expertise is in the petroleum industry, as well as in petroleum engineering. Your skills are much broader than you might think.

Extend your education by taking advanced courses or by earning a new degree. This will be time well spent preparing for the future. Explore the educational opportunities available from your SPE section.

Start your own business. This could create a rewarding new career path. In partnership with the Houston Technology Center, the SPE GCS is establishing an Ideas Launch Pad program to match members’ ideas with angel investors. Entrepreneurs will need realistic financial projections and need to be able to tell the business story in a convincing way to potential investors. Employers value entrepreneurial skills. These business skills will serve you well if you eventually decide to move to a corporate role. Creating a great business story (Fisher 2014) for investors will help you develop skills that are useful for moving projects forward when you are hired by a company in the future.

As a company, your previous business plan may no longer be viable in the current price environment. Take a clean sheet of paper, throw out all past preferences and prejudices, and start afresh. Develop a new plan that works in today’s environment.

Now is the time to explore new technologies and new processes that improve performance. In the January issue of JPT (Rassenfoss 2016), the SPE technical directors talked about innovations needed for “Doing Better in Bad Times.”

2. Be curious. To come up with new ways of doing things, you need new ideas. To get new ideas you need imagination. This is a good time to look for ideas from other industries.

3. Cut costs. When prices are low, it is important to cut costs, whether you are an individual or a company. Now is the time to be diligent, even ruthless, with cutting costs. In the end, you will be more secure and better prepared when good times return.