bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aplikasi Konsep Produksi Ramping untuk Memperbaiki Efisiensi Pengolahan Minyak Kelapa Sawit
Authors: Adriansyah Adriansyah , Sutanto Agus , Yuliandra Berry
Published: November 2018

Manfaat dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menerapkan konsep produksi ramping (lean manufacturing) pada proses pengolahan minyak kelapa sawit sehingga pemborosan yang terjadi dapat diidentifikasi serta diminimasi. Identifikasi pemborosan dilakukan melalui pengamatan dan kuesioner. Hasil identifikasi dengan menggunakan kuesioner digunakan sebagai dasar untuk menentukan alat pemetaan VALSAT yang sesuai untuk digunakan dalam analisis. Identifikasi pemborosan dengan kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa stasiun yang banyak menghasilkan pemborosan adalah loading ramp dan sterilizer. Berdasarkan konsep produksi ramping, pemborosan pada pengolahan CPO berdasarkan urutan tertinggi adalah ini adalah aktivitas menunggu, diikuti oleh transportasi dan gerakan berlebih, proses yang tidak diinginkan dan kecacatan bahan baku. Berdasarkan Value Stream Mapping (VSM) kondisi saat ini diketahui bahwa total waktu pengolahan CPO adalah 32700 detik serta efisiensi pengolahan CPO sebesar 30,7%. Kapasitas pengolahan sebesar 40 ton TBS/jam dan operator berjumlah sebanyak 26 operator. Rancangan perbaikan yang diusulkan dapat menurunkan total waktu produksi menjadi 23472 detik sekaligus memperbaiki efisiensi pengolahan menjadi 35,6% dengan kapasitas olah menjadi 55 ton TBS/jam dan dengan pengurangan operator hingga 5 orang.

The objective of this research is to implement  the concept of lean manufacturing in the oil palm fruit processing, so the wastes that commonly occur can be identified and minimized. The identification method of wastes is done through the observations and questionnaires. The result of identification by questionnaires was applied to determine the appropriate VALSAT mapping tool used in analysis. Identification of waste by using questionnaires shows that the wasteful stations are loading ramp and sterilizer. Based on lean concept, the overall wastes occured in CPO processing are waiting with an highest average score,and then followed by excessive transportation and movements, unexpected processing and defects of the raw material. Based on Value Stream Mapping (VSM) of the current condition is known,that the total processing time of CPO is 32700 second with processing efficiency equal to 30,7%.The capacity is 40 tons of fresh fruit bunches per hour with 26 operators. The proposed improvement plan can reduce the total production time up to 23472 seconds while increasing processing efficiency to 35.6% with capacity to 55 tons of fresh fruit bunches per hour and with operator reduction up to 5 people.
Analisis Airfoil Double-Slot Flap LS(01)-0417 MOD Dengan Airfoil Tanpa Flap Nasa SC(2) 0610
Authors: Jatisukamto Gaguk , Sari Mirna
Published: November 2018

Kestabilan pesawat terbang ditentukan oleh desain airfoil sayap dan ekor. Perbedaan kecepatan aliran udara antara permukaan atas dan bawah airfoil menghasilkan perbedaan tekanan sehingga akan memberikan gaya angkat (lift) pada sayap. Perbedaan tekanan udara pada permukaan sayap dinyatakan dengan pressure coefficient (Cp), yaitu perbedaan tekanan statik lokal dengan tekanan statik aliran bebas. Koefisien lift (Cl) adalah rasio antara gaya angkat (lift) dengan tekanan dinamis. Peningkatan angka CL sebesar 20,4% pada riset sebelumnya diperoleh berdasarkan simulasi penambahan flap. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membandingkan hasil simulasi airfoil double slot flap LS(01)-0417 MOD  dengan airfoil NASA SC(2) 0610 yang tanpa flap dan mencari korelasi antara sudut serang (?) dengan koefisien lift (Cl ).Metodologi penelitian dilakukan dengan simulasi Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD). Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa koefisien lift CL untuk airfoil double slot flap LS(01)-0417 MOD menghasilkan CL = 1,498 sedangkan dengan sudut serang ? = 16o sedangkan airfoil NASA SC(2) 0610 tanpa flap memiliki nilai CL = 1,095 dengan sudut serang 13o.

The stability of the aircraft is ordered by the airfoil design of the wings and the tail. The difference in flow velocity between the surface and the bottom of the airfoil will produce styles that will present lift  on the wings. The difference in airflow velocity between the top and bottom surfaces of the airfoil produces a pressure difference so it will provide lift (lift) on the wing. The lift coefficient (CL) is the ratio between lift with dynamic pressure. The difference of air pressure on the wing surface is expressed by pressure coefficient (Cp), the difference of local static pressure with free flow static pressure. The lift coefficient (Cl) is the ratio of lift to dynamic pressure. An increase in CL value of 20.4% in previous research was obtained based on the simulation of flap addition. The purpose of this research is comparison between airfoil double slot flap LS (01)-0417 MOD with airfoil NASA SC (2) 0610 without flap and search between angle of attack (?) with coefficient of lift (Cl). Method research is done by Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD). The result of this research can be concluded that lift coefficient CL for double slot airfoil flap LS (01)-0417 MOD yield CL = 1,498 while with angle of attack ? = 16o while airfoil NASA SC (2) 0610 without flap have value CL = 1,095 with angle of attack 13o
Teknologi Hijau: Perancangan Mesin Bor Biopori
Authors: Santhiarsa I Gusti Ngurah Nitya
Published: November 2018

Pembangunan fisik di perkotaan berdampak pada dua sisi, pada satu sisi, sarana prasarana untuk pelayanan penduduk semakin lengkap, dan pada sisi lain, terjadi penyusutan areal terbuka hijau. Salah satu akibat susulan dari penyusutan luas ruang terbuka hijau adalah makin menipisnya cadangan air pada cekungan air tanah. Salah satu solusi untuk mengatasi masalah ini adalah dengan pembuatan biopori pada kawasan yang terbangun. Pembuatan biopori bisa dilakukan secara manual yaitu dengan bor biopori manual dan dengan bantuan mesin bor biopori. Proses perancangan mesin bor biopori berdasarkan proses desain elemen mesin, mulai dari analisis karakter kekuatan tanah, analisis gaya dan daya bor, perhitungan elemen mesin yang digunakan, dan pembuatan prototype. Kegiatan perancangan mesin bor biopori telah menghasilkan sebuah prototype mesin dengan daya motor 0,6 kW dan putaran mesin 500 rpm.

Physical development on campus on two sides, on the one hand, facilities for population services are increasingly complete, and on the other hand, there is a shrinking of green open areas. One consequence of the subsequent shrinkage of the wide open space is to deplete the air reserve in the ground air basin. One solution to solve this problem is to make a biopori in the area that is built. Biopori production can be done manually, with a manual biopori drill and with the help of a biopori drilling machine. Soil Surface Control Techniques, Characteristic Analysis, Style Analysis, Style Analysis, Energy Style, and Prototype Making. The design of the biopori drilling machine has produced a prototype engine with a motor power of 0.6 kW and a 500 rpm engine speed.
Pengaruh Proses Refining Minyak Bekas Sebagai Bahan Baku Biodiesel
Authors: Suaniti Ni Made , Adnyana I Wayan Bandem
Published: November 2018

Penampakan minyak bekas hasil penggorengan yang berwarna coklat gelap tidak baik dikonsumsi akibat sifat fisik dan kimia minyak berubah sehingga dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan bakar atau biodiesel. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis bahan baku minyak hasil penggorengan setelah direfining dengan asam sulfat dan biodiesel hasil proses transesterifikasi dengan CaO sebagai katalis heterogen. Metode yang digunakan adalah spektroskopi Infra merah dan pengukuran secara mikroskopik. Hasil refining minyak bekas dengan asam sulfat lebih jernih dan analisis secara Infra Merah menunjukkan bahwa terjadi penurunan serapan pada berbagai bilangan gelombang dibandingkan terhadap minyak bekas. Serapan terjadi pada bilangan gelombang 2900 cm-1 diduga adanya ikatan –CH3, -CH2-, -C-H; 1656 cm1 diduga adalah ikatan C=C dan C=O; 1300 cm-1 diduga ikatan–C-H; dan 3600 cm-1 diduga adanya ikatan O-H. Secara mikroskopik menunjukkan hasil dengan ukuran partikel semakin kecil dan lebih homogen.

The appearance of dark brown frying oil that is used for frying is not well consumed due to the changing physical and chemical properties of the oil so that it can be used as fuel or biodiesel. The aim of this study was to analyze the raw material of frying oil after being refined with sulfuric acid and biodiesel from the transesterification process with CaO as a heterogeneous catalyst. The method used is infrared spectroscopy and microscopic measurements. The results of refining used oil with sulfuric acid became clear and infrared analysis showed that there was a decrease in absorption at various wave numbers compared to used oil. Absorption occurred at wave numbers 2900 cm-1 was suspected to have –CH3, -CH2-, C-H bonds; 1656 cm-1 was thought to be C=C and C=O bonds; 1300cm-1  was –C-H bond;  and 3600 cm-1 was suspected to be O-H bond. Microscopically shows the results with smaller and more homogeneous particle sizes.
Institutional Ownership, Characteristics of the Audit Committee and Information Power Earnings
Authors: Ni Made Dwi Ratnadi I Nyoman Wijana Asmara Putra,
Published: November 2018

The objective of this research to test the effect of institusional ownership and committee audit characteristic on the informativeness of earnings. Especially this research to test the non-banking institusional ownership, banking institusional ownership, independent commissioner as the member of audit committee, competence a member audit commitee in accounting and financial, and frequency of meeting held by audit committee. The data is taken from secondary sourced from the Indonesian Stock Exchange. Data were analyzed using multiple regression. The result indicates that, the non-banking institutional ownership, and shareholding by banks positive effect on the informativeness of earnings. Competence audit committee members in the fields of accounting and finance, and frequency of meetings held positive effect on informativeness of earnings. However, the proportion of independent directors on the audit committee does not affect to the earnings informativeness.
The role of the commune-level political system in building new rural areas
Authors: Nguyễn Tiến Toàn
Published: November 2018

Analytical paper indicates the role of commune-level political system in implementing new rural construction. Include roles: 1) grasp directives, resolutions, policies and laws building new countryside; 2) propaganda and advocacy on building new rural areas; 3) leaders planning new rural development indicators; 4) organize the construction of new rural areas; 5) inspection and supervision in new rural construction; 6) mobilize resources in new rural construction; 7) Proposing and recommending to competent agencies and authorities.
An Ecological Aspect Of The Text Kuttara Kṇḍa Dewa Purāna Bangsul Concerning Mount Batukaru
Authors: Puspawati Luh Putu , Ariana I Ketut Eriadi , Suastika I Made
Published: November 2018

This article is intended to reveal the ecological aspect of Kuttara Kandha Dewa Purana Bangsul, a text in which it is described that Mount Batukaru is one of the holy areas in Bali Island. It is considered a place where the god of fertility resides; therefore, its ecosystem needs to be maintained. Such a signification is interesting and important to be investigated. The other reason is that, physically, the Mount Batukaru area is a water absorbing area as well as a nature reserve area. The problem of the study is how Mount Batukaru is pictured and signified in the text. The data were collected using the observation, reading, note taking, transliterating, and translating techniques. The theory of Semiotics proposed by Roland Barthes was employed. The result of the study shows that Mount Batukaru is considered the center of the energy of plants; therefore, it is recommended that plants be maintained and respected as the God’s physical form. It is expected that the result of the study may be used as one of the references to save the environment as one of the world’s current strategic issues.
Internalization Values Of Character Education Towards The Teruna-Daha In The Medi-Median Tradition
Authors: Hiroyuki Akio , Juliawan Juliawan , Sudarsana I Ketut
Published: November 2018

National culture and character education is a concept of character education in Indonesia, namely through the process of internalization of education based on the principles of religious, social and cultural norms. The medi-median tradition is one of the cleansing ceremonies that returns all elements in Bhuana Agung and Bhuana alit back to its place, which is carried out by Krama desa in the traditional village of Tenganan Pegringsingan, which in this tradition gives deep meaning as an internalization of values that form the character of religious young people.  General objectives and specific objectives to examine and analyze medi-median traditions, related to the internalization of the value of character education. This type of qualitative research used religious theory, internalization theory, value theory, and ethnographic research approaches. Accumulation data used observation method, interview method, library method, data that has been collected is analyzed by interpretative descriptive analysis method, analysis conducted during and after accumulation data, data reduction activities, data presentation, verification to make conclusions. The results presentation technique is presented by the method of presenting the data formally and informally. Research results (1) The medi-median tradition is carried out at Sasih Kapitu, with a series of muhu-muhu ceremonies in the dalem kangin and medi-median in the north to south of the village area, with implementation plans initiated by the medimedian initiator. (2) Internalization of character values through 3 stages, namely the value transformation stage, transaction value stage and transinternalisation stage. (3) internalization of character values towards the teruna-daha in the medi-median tradition, which are: religious values, social values, values. tolerance, discipline value, friendly/communicative value, creative value, aesthetic value, and value of responsibility.
Hindu Teacher Religion Learning Strategy In SMA Negeri 5 Denpasar
Authors: Dharmaningsih Ni Made Sri Uttami , Tanu I Ketut , Sutriyanti Ni Komang
Published: November 2018

Technological developments and information flows add to the tendency of high rates of deviation by students. The responsibility of the school to further enhance its role through the teacher in providing moral education so as to form students' self-efficacy in behaving appropriately and improperly. Students' understanding of values can be formed through the learning process. The role of teachers, especially teachers of Hinduism, in implementing learning strategies is the main focus to be studied. Thus, through this study will be known learning strategies carried out by Hinduism teachers in anticipating student behavior and foster self-efficacy and instill educational values that characterize in Denpasar Public High School 5. Based on the above background, problems can be formulated as follows: Application of the Hindu religion teacher learning strategy in improving moral behavior and self-efficacy in Denpasar 5 SMA 2) Factors that influence the implementation of the Hindu religion teacher learning strategies in improving moral behavior and self-efficacy at SMA Negeri 5 Denpasar 3) Implications of the application of the learning strategy of Hindu religious education on moral behavior and self-efficacy in Denpasar SMA 5. This problem will be studied using Learning Theory, Constructivism Theory, and Stimulus Response Theory. Data collection techniques used: observation, interviews, documents, literature studies with the determination of informants using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis used is qualitative descriptive and triangulation. The results of this study are presented as follows: (1) Application of the Hindu religion teacher learning strategy using scientific learning strategies which include: (a) Implementation and Evaluation Planning; (b) Learning methods, media and learning resources used. (2) Factors that influence the implementation of Hindu religion teacher learning strategies include internal factors and external factors. Internal factors consist of (a) Teacher Factors; (b) Student Factors; (c) School Management Factors; and (d) Learning Support Facilities and Infrastructure Factors. External factors consist of (a) social environment and (b) natural environment. (3) The implications of the implementation of learning strategies for Hindu religious education are (1) cognitive aspects, (2) affective aspects and (3) psychomotor aspects. Based on the description above, it can be concluded that the Hindu education learning strategy conducted at Denpasar Public High School 5 has its own method in its application, so it is able to control and overcome students from behavioral deviations and self-efficacy.
Perencanaan Arsitektur Enterpise Sistem Informasi Untuk Perguruan Tinggi Dengan Zachman Framework
Authors: Santoso Heri
Published: November 2018

Penerapan teknologi informasi pada perguruan tinggi memerlukan perencanaan yang matang agar searah dengan visi dan misi serta rencana strategis dari perguruan tinggi. Salah satu metode yang dapat digunakan agar penerapan teknologi informasi dapat berjalan baik adalah dengan menggunakan Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP). Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis Value Chain dengan pemodelan arsitektur menggunakan kerangka kerja Zachman. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa arsitektur sistem informasi, arsitektur data, dan arsitektur teknologi yang dapat digunakan sebagai acuan bagi pengembangan sistem informasi, khususnya pada bidang layanan tridharma, sehingga dapat menunjang terpacainya visi dan misi perguruan tinggi.
Perbandingan Analytical Hierarchy Process dan Fuzzy Mamdani untuk Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Rumah di Daerah Cepu
Authors: Widyassari Adhika Pramita , Yuwono Teguh
Published: November 2018

Rumah merupakan kebutuhan dasar dan penting bagi semua manusia. Menyadari itu semua, banyak developer menawarkan berbagai alternative rumah dari mulai harga, lokasi, desain, fasilitas, maupun luas tanah. Hal inilah yang menyebabkan konsumen harus pandai-pandai memilih perumahan mana yang akan mereka ambil yang sesuai dengan kriteria-kriteria yang diinginkan. Sistem pendukung keputusan dibangun untuk membantu orang dalam menentukan pilihan dalam kasus ini adalah membantu orang untuk memilih perumahan yang diinginkan dari berbagai pilihan perumahan yang ada berdasarkan ke lima aspek tersebut. Sistem dengan metode AHP ini juga menjanjikan proses penilaian yang lebih baik karena dapat memberikan bobot kepada berbagai aspek penilaian. Fuzzy Mamdani berperan sebagai pendukung keputusan karena dalam dunia nyata pembeli sering kesulitan untuk memilih rumah idamannya dengan beberapa kriteria yang sesuai dengan kebutuhannya Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah 1) AHP dan Fuzzy Mamdani dapat dijadikan sebagai analisis dalam sistem pendukung keputusan  menentukan pilihan rumah. 2) Perbandingan AHP dengan Fuzzy Mamdani dengan kasus pemilihan rumah adalah 0,90298. 3) Tingkat akurasi AHP lebih baik dibandingkan dengan Fuzzy Mamdani pada kasus pemilihan rumah dengan MSE sebesar 0.048538.
Analisa Kepuasan Mahasiswa Terhadap Sistem Informasi Perpustakaan Universitas Merdeka Madiun Menggunakan Framework Pieces
Authors: Junaedi Nanang
Published: November 2018

Kepuasan pengguna Sistem Informasi adalah tolak ukur baik tidaknya sebuah Sistem Informasi. Proses pengukuran SI dapat dilakukan dengan banyak cara. Dalam penelitian ini akan dilakukan proses pengukuran Perpustakaan Universitas Merdeka Madiun dengan PIECES Framework. Perkembangan teknologi informasi idealnya memudahkan berbagai pekerjaan di perpustakaan yang membuat pustakawan menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien dalam menyelesaikan tugas-tugasnya. Metode analisis PIECES Framework, yang memiliki beberapa domain atau point analisa, diantaranya : Performance, Informations and Data, Economics, Control and Security, Efficiency, and Service. Pada setiap domain analisa adalah referensi untuk mengevaluasi dan menganalisa sistem informasi perpustakaan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem informasi perpustakaan Universitas Merdeka Madiun yang sedang digunakan telah memiliki beberapa kelebihan dan kekuatan yang dapat mendukung dalam kegiatan operasional perpustakaan.
A preliminary early-season flower-visitation web for the Kirindy Forest, Madagascar
Authors: Waser Nickolas , Price Mary
Published: November 2018

Tropical dry deciduous forest is an endangered ecosystem whose plant-pollinator relationships are little known. We characterised a portion of the web of interactions between flowering plants and flower visitors in the Kirindy Forest of the Menabe region of west-central Madagascar. Taking a plant-centered approach, we observed individuals of the 5 most abundant native plant species that were coming into flower at the end of the annual dry season, and recorded all identifiable flower-visitors. Taking a visitor-centered approach, we walked a network of established trails and listened for distinctive calls of a common flower-visiting bird, noting the plant species visited. The former approach revealed connections among the early-flowering species via birds and insects, whereas the latter confirmed these connections and added an additional plant species. Flowers of the 6 plant species were visited on average by 5.5 animal species, while 10 visitor species for which we had reasonable samples frequented on average the flowers of 3.3 plant species. These qualitative results resemble those reported from other temperate and tropical webs, in that interactions appeared to be relatively generalised by pollinator species and body plan (e.g., birds vs. bees). Also in agreement, the visitation web was significantly nested, with more-specialised species tending to interact with mutualistic partners that were themselves more generalised. In addition to documenting previously-unreported interactions, therefore, this preliminary web conforms to more widespread patterns emerging for pollination systems at the community level.
Dynamic Maintenance Scheduling based on Cost Analysis and Genetic Algorithm for Offshore Facilities
Authors: Peng Guicang , Markeset Tore
Published: November 2018

This paper introduces a dynamic Maintenance Work Order (MWO) schedule model for offshore facilities’ daily maintenance management. The objective of the MWO schedule model is to improve maintenance performance by reducing MWO overall delay and suspension time and the related cost. More facilities now are equipped with predictive maintenance systems to generate MWOs in short time periods, which means periodical maintenance forecasting and planning strategies are now challenged by a more dynamic context. We examine these challenges and design a model to generate an optimal MWO schedule instantly, based on cost analysis and real-time data processed by customized heuristic algorithms.
Improving Robustness of Image Tampering Detection for Compression
Authors: Diallo Boubacar , Urruty Thierry , Bourdon Pascal , Fernandez-Maloigne Christine
Published: November 2018

The task of verifying the originality and authenticity of images puts numerous constraints on what tampering detection algorithms should be able to achieve. Since most images are acquired on the Internet, there is a significant probability that they have undergone transformations such as compression, noising, re-sizing and / or filtering, both before and after the possible alteration. Therefore, it is essential to improve the robustness of tampered image detection algorithms for such manipulations. As compression is the most common type of post-processing, we propose in our work a robust framework against this particular transformation. Our experiments on benchmark datasets show the contribution of our proposal for camera model identification and image tampering detection compared to recent literature approaches.
Konaklama Sektöründe Çevre Dostu Yönetim ve Çevre Muhasebesinin Önemi
Authors: BÜYÜKİPEKÇİ Semih , ŞİMŞEK Şeyma
Published: November 2018

Konaklama, turizmin en temel bileşenlerindendir. Konaklama işletmeleri çeşitli biçimlerde
doğal çevreyle sürekli etkileşim içindedirler. Bu nedenle konaklama
sektörü de çoğu sektörde olduğu gibi iyi yönetilmediğinde bu etkileşim
sonucunda doğal çevreye zarar
vermektedirler. Günümüzde
sürdürülebilir bir gelecek için çevre dostu yönetimin yeri oldukça büyüktür.
Bu bağlamda çevre muhasebesi konaklama
işletmelerinde uygulandığı takdirde çevre üzerinde olumsuz etkilerin en aza
indirilmesi sağlanacaktır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, sürdürülebilir turizm
çerçevesinde konaklama sektöründe kıt olan kaynakların verimli bir şekilde
kullanılması, çevre yönetim standardı kriterlerine uygun olarak alınabilecek
önlemleri belirlemek. Konaklama işletmelerinin
çevreye verdiği zararları ortaya koymak, çevreye verilen zararları en aza
indiren konaklama işletmelerine kar sağlayacak uygulamalara değinerek
önerilerde bulunmaktır. Çevre dostu yönetim ve Çevre muhasebesi sayesinde
işletmeler çevreye verdikleri zararları kontrol altına alarak hem işletmeye
kazanç sağlamaktadırlar hem de çevreye olumsuz etkilerini minimum seviyeye
indirmektedirler. Çevresel etkilerin yönetilmesi, çevre yönetim standardı
kriterlerine uygun olarak yapılması işletmelerin kalitesini artırır ve daha iyi
performans gerçekleştirmelerini sağlamaktadır. Ayrıca sürdürülebilir gelecek
için işletmelerin çevrenin korunması ve çevre kirliliğinin önlenmesi hususunda
önemli çalışmalar yapması gerekmektedir. Çalışmaların başarısı doğru bilgi ve
verilerle mümkün olmaktadır. İşletmeler açısından bu süreçte çevre muhasebesi
önemli bilgiler ve veriler sunar.
ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NON-BRANDED SOFT DRINK
Authors: Almani Sajjad Ali , Memon Shoukat Ali , Shaikh Aftab Ahmed
Published: November 2018

Objectives: Investigating the Adverse effects of non-branded soft drink on therenal histology in an albino rat model. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration:Department of Anatomy, Isra University, in collaboration with Animal House, Department ofAnimal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam over sixmonths duration 2014. Methodology: A sample of 30 adult Wistar albino rats of was selectedaccording to criteria. Animals were randomly divided into 3 groups. Group A (n=10) controlrats, Group B (n=10) control rats given normal diet (12 hours fasting) and Group C (n=10)experimental rats. 3- 5 μ thick renal tissue sections were prepared, stained with H & E andexamined by light microscopy. Data was analyzed on statistical software SPSS 21.0 ver(IBM, incorporation, USA) at 95% (α)-level significance was taken at P-value ≤ 0.05. Results:Experimental group C showed an increase in kidney size and weight observed even after 12hours of fasting (P=0.0001). Histological examination of experimental kidneys show gapingBowman`s capsules, interstitial edema, glomerular distortion, calcifications, acidophilichyalinization of renal tubules, vacuolization of epithelial cell, pyknotic nuclei and necrosis.Epithelial cells revealed fragmentation and sloughing in experimental rat kidney. Conclusion:The present study reports deleterious adverse effects of non-branded soft drink on the renalhistology in an experimental albino rat model.
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION
Authors: Mansoori Naveed , Bakar Imran , Shahid Naveen , Mubeen Syed Muhammad
Published: November 2018

Introduction: Toothbrushes play an essential role in oral hygiene and is commonlypracticed on daily basis to clean the oral cavity. It can serve as a reservoir for microorganismsin healthy and infected person. Objectives: To isolate the bacterial contaminants on usedtoothbrushes and to compare the type of bacterial growth in capped and uncapped toothbrushesamong general population of Karachi. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Study wasconducted among general population of Karachi. Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry,Hamdard University, Karachi. Period: February to September 2014. Methodology: Usingconvenient sampling technique, data was collected from subjects of different socioeconomicstatus. Toothbrushes for culture was collected under standard precautions to observe asepticconditions. Descriptive analysis was done for all independent variables using SPSS version20. The frequency of various bacterial contaminants on used toothbrushes were determinedand chi square test was used to observe the association of bacterial growth among cappedand uncapped toothbrushes. P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:Out of the total 106, 51 (48.1%) were female and 55 (51.9%) male participants. Substantialnumber of toothbrushes 91 (85.8%) were found to have bacterial contamination. Majority ofthe participants (82.1%) were between 19 . 59 years of age, intermediate or above (61.3%),monthly income rupees . 20000 (46%), using same brush >3 months (50.0%), brushing teethtwice a day (62.3%) and keeping toothbrushes uncapped were (66.0%). Statistically significant(P<0.05) difference was found between capped and uncapped toothbrushes and presenceof Klebsiella and Pseudomonas. Conclusion: The study concluded that used toothbrushesare significantly contaminated with bacteria which may cause serious health problems amongindividuals and families.
ENDOMETRIOSIS
Authors: Malik Arif , Qamar Iram , Jamil Uzma , Parveen Gulshan , Waquar Sulayman , Shafique Hassan
Published: November 2018

Objectives: To evaluate the role of endometriosis leading to infertility in workingfemales. Data Source: Data was collected and screened from Jinnah Hospital Lahore. Designand Study: Comparative cross sectional study was performed. Setting: Study was carriedout in the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore.Period: Present study was carried out over a period of two years from 14-11-2014 to 15-11-2016.Material and Methods: Hundred (n=100) patients of endometriosis and hundred (n=100)controls were added in the current study. Subjects were analyzed for the levels of MDA, SOD,CAT, GSH, ILs, MMPs, Vit-D, PGE-2, Estradiol, COX-2 and various hormones with the help oftheir respective spectrophotometric and kit protocols. Results: Levels of MDA, IL-8, MMP-2,TNF-á and Estradiol were significantly higherin patients of endometriosis (2.99±0.16 nmol/ml,19.65±3.26 pg/ml, 563.23±48.2 ng/ml, 31.29±4.25 pg/ml and 47.16±4.28 pg/ml) vs. healthyfemales (0.88±0.089 nmol/ml, 10.26±1.99pg/ml, 299.35±54.4 ng/ml, 21.26±3.26pg/ml and22.28±4.16pg/ml), whereas levels of SOD, CAT and GSH remained decreased significantly inpatients infected by endometriosis (652.23±42.6, 1226.06±108.4 and 6.28±0.42 respectively).Levels of testosterone and 17â-HSD-II were also significantly decreased females withendometriosis (15.23±1.99 ng/dL and 0.12±0.04 pg/ml respectively). Conclusion: The currentstudy indicates role of oxidative stress and vitamin-D in females with endometriosis. Lowerlevels of vitamin-D and increased oxidative stress is responsible for release of induced factorsi.e., PGE-2 and COX-2. These factors play their role in activation of signaling cascades involvedin progression of endometriosis. Hence, vitamin-D and antioxidant supplementation may havea beneficial role in the disease management.
UNICOMPARTMENTAL OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE
Authors: Mehmood Assad , Ishaq Mohammad , ShafiquE Muhammad
Published: November 2018

Background: Osteoarthritis is more common in females because inpostmenopausal state, it is linked with high body weight, higher subcutaneous fat, deficiencyof calcium and weakness of muscles associated with changes in harmones. Objectives: Toassess the outcome of high tibial osteotomy in unicompartmental osteoarthritis of knee in termsof pain and improvement in function. Study Design: Prospective study. Setting: King AbdullahTeaching Hospital, Mansehra. Period: 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017. Materialsand Methods: Two hundred and forty eight cases were included in which twenty cases wereoperated by the use of modified coventry technique, twenty cases were operated by openwedge osteotomy with non locking plates as well as bone graft and remaining 208 cases wereoperated by medial open wedge osteotomy and iliac graft secured by locking plate. In all casesat eight weeks, six weeks and third post operative day respectively allowed full weight bearing.Post-operative changes in tibio femoral angle included in radiographical analysis. 2 years meanfollow-up of all these cases. Results: Function score and pain of knee improved considerably asthe p value <0.001 in our study. Maximum pain score is 50, pre-operatively average pain scorewas 18±7 and 44±5 was postoperatively. There was a significant improvement at two years inthe function of cases 244 (98.38%) according to grading used for judgment of function in kneescore. Pre-operatively mean functional knee score in 110 cases (88.70%) cases were 28.86,(100 is the maximum functional knee score) and 70.45 was post-operatively. In tibiofemoralangle there was a correction of 5.2±1.5 degree varus preoperatively and postoperatively aswell as valgus 5.8±1.3 degree respectively. Conclusion: In function and pain of the knee,there was significant improvement after the deformity correction (p value <0.001). In 88.23%outcomes of high tibial osteotomy in knees rated as excellent. Due to associated comorbidityand excessive over correction, there were poor outcomes in two cases. There is significantassociation between the obtained postoperative valgus and relief in pain.
ESTIMATION OF STATURE
Authors: Arif Mariam , Rasool Syed Hamad , Chaudhary Muhammad Khalid , Shakeel Zunaira
Published: November 2018

Objectives: Estimation of height from upper arm length in healthy adult medicalstudents in Lahore. Design: Cross sectional, observational. Place and Duration of Study:FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore from November 2017 to January 2018. Materialand Methods: This study included 100 healthy medical students (50 males and 50 females)aged 19-25 years. The stature and upper arm length were measured for each subject inanatomical position. The data was compiled on excel and then analyzed on SPSS version11. Results: Stature in males was between 162 and 192 cm with the mean of 173.4 cm andstandard deviation of 6.03 cm while the stature in females was from 147 to 169.5 cm with themean of 159.9 cm and standard deviation of 5.39 cm. Overall, there was positive correlationbetween stature and UAL of subjects (r2=0.86, p=2.85E-44). Also this correlation was evidentfor male cases (r2=0.88, P=5.85E-24) as well as female cases (r=0.96, P=5.72E-35) whenevaluated as separate entities. All these correlations were statistically significant. Conclusion:The study suggested that upper arm length is a reliable factor for predicting the stature inmedical students in Lahore.
Review of Maureen Carr, Multiple Masks: Neoclassicism in Stravinsky’s Works on Greek Subjects (University of Nebraska Press, 2002)
Authors: Francis Kimberly A.
Published: November 2018

Igor Stravinsky composed four neo-classical dramatic works based on Greek subjects between 1926 and 1948. Maureen Carr explores the philosophical tenets behind his neo-classical aesthetic, especially the commonplace metaphor of the mask, and what this reveals about Stravinsky’s compositional ethos. After establishing this framework, she examines both the compositional and collaborative processes involved in the

creation of these four works, drawing on extensive sketch studies and primary sources.
Review of Anthony K. Brandt, Sound Reasoning: A New Way to Listen
Authors: Perry Jeff
Published: November 2018

A free, web-based music appreciation course: http://www.soundreasoning.org/
Analytical Approaches to Melody in Selected Arias by Puccini
Authors: Baragwanath Nicholas
Published: November 2018

Studies of Puccini’s melodies have generally assumed a cellular or motivic construction and have employed corresponding analytical approaches. Such motivic arguments seek to explore the coherence and interrelatedness of pitch structures, but seldom venture into broader issues of diachronic process and hermeneutics. By applying a form of linear-contrapuntal reductive analysis, allied with theories of melodic expectation, to selected arias from Puccini, this article argues that Puccini’s melodies not only comply with traditional patterns of counterpoint and voice leading but also exploit them to generate effective dynamic linear shapes. Correlations are suggested between these analytical results and the drama.
Principles of Pitch Organization in Scriabin’s Early Post-tonal Period
Authors: Kallis Vasileios
Published: November 2018

Scriabin’s post-tonal period, which begins around 1909 with Feuillet d’album, Op. 58, is defined by the subtle and sophisticated exploitation of some special non-diatonic sets and their pitch universes: (i) the acoustic scale: 0, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, t (member of set-class 7-34), the parent scale of the

Mystic Chord; (ii) the octatonic scale, Model Α: 0, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, t (member of set-class 8-28); and (iii) 9-10: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, t (the nine-note superset that arises from the union of the acoustic and the octatonic scales). Close examination of the post-Op. 58 works allows us to partition the late style into two periods: early, from Op. 58 to Op. 69 inclusive; and late, from Op. 70 to the final creation, Op. 74. During his early post-tonal period, Scriabin developed a pitch organization method based on the interaction between the acoustic and octatonic scales within the constraints of their nonachordal common superset 9-10. This essay examines the specifics and the application of the acoustic-octatonic interaction in the composer’s miniature pieces written in his early post-tonal period.
The New Swedish Cyprus Expedition 2017: Excavations at Hala Sultan Tekke (The Söderberg Expedition). Preliminary results
Authors: Fischer Peter M. , Bürge Teresa , Ausiayevich Magdalena , Placiente Robedizo Bebelyn , Barrera Alarcón Victor , Recht Laerke , Kofel Dominika
Published: November 2018

During the eighth field season at the Bronze Age city of Hala Sultan Tekke, excavations in City Quarter 1 (CQ1) exposed massive industrial and domestic structures belonging to three phases of occupation (Strata 3–1) dating to the 13th and 12th centuries BC (LC IIC–IIIA). Georadar survey, penetrating to a maximum depth of approximately 1 m, guided the excavation of walls of Strata 1–2, both of which were destroyed by conflagration. Excavations 1.5–2 m below the surface and also below the maximum penetration depth of the radar revealed a heretofore buried phase of occupation with substantial architectural units. For the first time, massive Stratum 3 structures with a markedly different building technique were exposed. Copper smelting installations, much ash and slag, and storage facilities also belong to this phase of occupation.
Additional excavations guided by results from a magnetometer survey were carried out in Area A, roughly 600 m to the south-east of CQ1. Numerous circular anomalies were excavated. These were identified as Late Cypriot wells, rich offering pits, and a tomb from the same period. In addition to numerous intact locally produced vessels and other finds, the tomb contained a complete Late Minoan II/IIIA piriform jar with bird motifs which have exact parallels from Knossos. Other finds from this tomb include a diadem of leaf gold, amethyst jewellery, and nine sphendonoid shaped balance weights of haematite together with a hornblende whetstone. The features from Area A cover a period from the 16th to the 13th centuries BC (LC IB–IIC).
Tokens of piety. Inexpensive dedications as functional and symbolic objects
Authors: Salapata Gina
Published: November 2018

This article engages with some methods and theories of disciplines outside the traditional sphere of Classics to open up new perspectives on the interrelationship between material culture, religion and society. It focuses on dedicatory practices and, in particular, on modest offerings and the multiple ways these were valued in Greek society. It concludes that, even though small inexpensive offerings were affordable by poorer people, their dedicators likely came from various socio-economic backgrounds. Dedications of low economic value and modest appearance may have had high symbolic value because they embodied social and religious ideas or the desires and identities of the dedicator; or they could derive their value from the function they performed in ritual. If the messages carried by such offerings were of primary concern and their value symbolic and emotional rather than material, the choice of a small or inexpensive offering would not necessarily reflect lower socio-economic status. Moreover, if the main concern of gift giving were communication and reciprocity, the act of giving would have been more important than the offering’s monetary value.
Conteúdo de DNA e caracterização anatômica de cultivares de oliveiras (Olea europea L.)
Authors: Menezes Thatiane Padilha de , Oliveira Adelson Francisco de , Pasqual Moacir , Souza Afonso Ricardo de , Castro Evaristo Mouro de
Published: November 2018

Devido a expansão da olivicultura no Brasil e ao elevado número de variedades existentes, estudos visando a caracterização de cultivares são fundamentais. Este trabalho teve por objetivo caracterizar a morfologia interna, quantificar anatomicamente os tecidos foliares e estimar o conteúdo de DNA de seis cultivares de oliveiras do Banco de Germoplasma da Epamig Sul de Minas. Para o estudo anatômico folhas totalmente expandidas de oliveiras foram cortadas em secções transversais e avaliadas em relação a espessura da epiderme da face adaxial e abaxial, espessura do parênquima paliçádico e lacunoso, espessura do mesofilo e nervura central. Foram registradas 128 fotomicrografias, sendo 64 do limbo foliar e 64 da nervura central, divididas em 4 repetições. Para a determinação do conteúdo de DNA, aproximadamente 70 mg de tecido foliar juntamente com Glycine Max (padrão de referência interno) foram triturados em placa de Petri contendo 1 mL de tampão Marie. A suspensão de núcleos foi filtrada através de malha de 50 μm, sendo corados com adição de 15 μL com iodeto de propídeo para cada amostra. Para cada tratamento, três amostras de 10 mil núcleos foram analisadas em citômetro Facscalibur (Becton Dickinson).  O conteúdo de DNA das cultivares de oliveiras variaram de 2,54 a 2,89 pg. A estrutura básica das cultivares de oliveiras é a mesma, porém, há distinção nas espessuras dos tecidos foliares, na nervura central e no mesofilo.
Atributos físicos do solo em sistemas de adubação e de manejo de resíduos culturais em plantio direto
Authors: Cortez Jorge Wilson , Silva Rouverson Pereira da , Furlani Carlos Eduardo Angeli , Arcoverde Salvio Napoleão Soares , Olszevski Nelci
Published: November 2018

O não revolvimento do solo e o aporte de resíduos culturais em superfície são importantes visando a conservação dos recursos naturais e a sustentabilidade de sistemas de produção de grãos. Em semeadura direta é essencial o entendimento da relação entre os diferentes manejos da cobertura e da adubação  sobre atributos físicos sensíveis a processos de degradação, a exemplo da compactação. Desse modo, o trabalho teve por objetivo a avaliação de atributos físicos do solo em função dos sistemas de adubação e dos equipamentos de manejo de resíduos culturais.  O delineamento foi em blocos ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 3 x 2, sendo três manejos dos restos culturais da safra anterior (rolagem com rolo-faca, trituração com triturador de palhas e roçada com roçadora) e dois sistemas de adubação (em pré-semeadura e na semeadura), com quatro repetições em Latossolo Vermelho eutroférrico textura argilosa. O sistema de adubação não afetou os atributos físicos do solo. O equipamento de manejo de resíduos, triturador de palhas, afetou a resistência do solo à penetração entre as fileiras da cultura nas camadas de 0,00-0,10 m e 0,20-0,30 m.
Perfil metabólico de novilhas alimentadas com diferentes fontes proteicas
Authors: Mota Diego Azevedo , Fragata Nelma Pinheiro , Melo Thiago Vasconcelos , Domingues Felipe Nogueira , Bento Claudia Braga Pereira , Silva Jenevaldo Barbosa da
Published: November 2018

Objetivou-se avaliar o perfil dos metabólitos sanguíneos de novilhas leiteiras alimentadas com dietas isoproteicas constituídas por quatro fontes de proteína (farelos de soja, algodão, girassol e amendoim) contendo cana-de-açúcar como volumoso exclusivo. O delineamento experimental adotado foi um duplo quadrado latino 4 x 4, com oito animais, quatro tratamentos e quatro períodos experimentais. Na análise dos parâmetros sanguíneos foi utilizado um modelo que incluiu o efeito do quadrado, período, fontes proteicas, horário, e interação fontes proteicas x horários e as médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade.As concentrações de proteínas totais, albumina, ureia e creatinina no soro sanguíneo das novilhas não foram influenciadas pelas diferentes fontes proteicas (P>0,05), porém, observou-se diferença significativa apenas nas concentrações médias de creatinina entre os horários de coleta de sangue (P<0,05). Entre os horários de coleta do sangue foi observada diferença significativa (P<0,05) nas concentrações médias de beta-hidroxibutirato e ácidos graxos não esterificados, e uma tendência para triglicérides (P=0,06).As fontes proteicas não causam alterações nas atividades séricas, sendo que os valores do perfil metabólico sanguíneo mantiveram na faixa dos valores considerados referência.
A gestão educacional no Plano Nacional de Educação
Authors: Santos Jonata Cristina dos , Alves Andréia Vicência Vitor
Published: November 2018

Esse artigo tem como objetivo apreender a gestão educacional no Plano Nacional de Educação, com vigência de 2001 a 2011 (PNE 2001-2011) e no Plano Nacional de Educação em vigor no período de 2014 a 2024 (PNE 2014-2024) . Para tanto, utilizamos a pesquisa bibliográfica e a documental. Num primeiro momento, abordamos brevemente a concepção de gestão da educação na literatura educacional brasileira, e, logo após, apresentamos tal gestão no PNE 2001-2011 e no PNE 2014-2024. Concluímos que ambos os Planos apresentam que a gestão democrática deve ser efetivada com a participação dos conselhos de educação e a participação direta dos professores, pais, alunos e comunidade na educação; com autonomia pedagógica, didática e financeira, tendo em vista a melhoria da qualidade da educação. Contudo, o PNE 2014-2024 acrescenta em sua redação como uma de suas estratégia critérios técnicos de mérito e de desempenho para a efetivação da gestão democrática e para o provimento do cargo de diretores, o que pode apontar o maquiamento da gestão democrática nesse PNE; bem como acentuar a meritocracia, a premiação e o individualismo, que não constitui característica da gestão democrática da educação que busca cooperação, igualdade de condições e trabalho coletivo, a participaçao direta e representativa da comunidade escolar na eleiçao para diretores, bem como em todos os ambitos da educação com igual e real poder de interferência, de acordo com os seus interesses, com um diretor escolar eleito e que atue conforme os seus anseios.
Um estudo dos diferentes pontos de vista das cônicas no quadro da geometria
Authors: Siqueira Carlos Alberto Fernandes , Silva Maria José Ferreira da
Published: November 2018

Neste artigo apresentamos diferentes pontos de vista para o estudo das cônicas, no quadro da geometria como alternativa ao que comumente é exposto no ensino básico, com o objetivo de apresentar articulações entre eles e uma definição para a excentricidade que permite analisar todas as cônicas. O teorema de Dandelin será apresentado como o articulador entre o ponto de vista de corte de um cone reto de duas folhas por um plano e o ponto de vista de lugar geométrico, mostrando uma equivalência matemática entre eles. Além disso, como consequência, apresentamos uma definição geométrica para a excentricidade que possibilita o estudo das cônicas de forma unificada. Tal estudo é consequência de uma análise dos documentos oficiais que apontam para o ensino das cônicas de forma pontual sem relacionamento algum entre esses pontos de vista.