bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
应急救护知识普及策略及培训体系构建研究
Authors: 张 秀庭
Published: November 2020

随着社会的进步，现代社会越来越关注人的生命健康，社会公众迫切要求接受应急救护知识和技能的学习。从“社会大急救”的理念上讲，有一定应急救护技能的社会公众建立了最广泛的“第一目击者”战线，是提升城市紧急救护水平的有力保障，是城市文明程度的重要体现。目前各地红十字会在公众应急救护宣传、应急救护培训方面开展了大量的实践性工作，在公众应急意识培养、培训机制完善方面探索一种行之有效、可复制推广的应急救护培训模式已成为“社会大急救”事业发展的重要组成部分。
Looking into international research groups’ digital discursive practices: Criteria and methodological steps taken towards the compilation of the EUROPRO digital corpus
Authors: Pascual Daniel , Mur-Dueñas Pilar , Lorés Rosa
Published: November 2020

The EUROPRO digital corpus was designed by the InterGedi research group, based at the University of Zaragoza (Spain). The main focus of InterGedi is the analysis of the textual resources used by international research groups as part of their dissemination and visibility strategies. The corpus comprises a collection of 30 international research project websites funded by the European Horizon2020 Programme (EUROPROwebs corpus). By looking into their websites, 20 projects were observed to maintain a Twitter account and the tweets from these accounts were the basis for the compilation of the EUROPROtweets corpus. This paper delves into the criteria used for the selection of the research project websites and the methodological steps taken to classify, label and tag the verbal component in these websites and tweets. The paper discusses the challenges in the compilation of the corpus because of the dynamic, hypermodal, and hypermedial nature of the digital texts it contains. The paper closes by underlining the potential uses and applications of EUROPRO in order to gain insights into the digital discursive and professional practices used by international research groups to foster their visibility online.
The ability of enterococci extracted from traditional Carpathian cheese bryndza to produce biologically active substances
Authors: Kushnir I. I. , Tsisaryk O. Y. , Shalovylo S. H. , Gutyj B. V. , Kushnir G. V. , Slyvka I. M. , Musiy L. Y.
Published: November 2020

The article presents the results of determining the ability of enterococci extracted from traditional Carpathian cheese bryndza to produce biologically active substances, in particular, amino acids, B vitamins and cations (ammonium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium). It was found that the studied strains of enterococci in different quantities synthesized both essential and essential amino acids. Thus, the essential amino acid lysine was found in the cultivation of strains of E. durans SB18, E. durans SB20, in particular, its concentration was significantly increased by 15.6 and 10.4 %, respectively (P < 0.05) compared to the control. A probable increase in the essential amino acid histidine by 20 and 53.3 % (P < 0.05) was detected in the cultivation of only E. faecium SB12 and E. durans SB18. In addition, it was found a probable increase in threonine synthesis by enterococci E. durans SB6 and E. durans SB18, respectively – 33.3 and 39.6 % (P < 0.05). The replacement amino acid serine was able to synthesize strains of E. faecium SB12, E. durans SB18 and E. durans SB20, while its concentration increased by 40.0 (P < 0.001), 30.0 and 35.0 %, respectively < 0.01), and strains of E. durans, SB6, and E. durans SB18 synthesized glycine, the concentration of which increased by – 10.2 and 16.2 %, respectively (P < 0.01). In addition, it was found that the studied strains in small quantities synthesized B vitamins, or not synthesized at all. In all experimental samples the most vitamin B1 was detected, its concentration increased from 8.5 to 10.0 times (P < 0.001). Riboflavin was synthesized by three strains of enterococci – E. durans SB6, E. durans SB18, E. durans SB20, so the concentration of vitamin B2 probably increased, respectively, 4.1, 2.0 and 2.0 times (P < 0.05). Enterococci E. durans SB6, E. faecium SB12, E. durans SB18 and E. durans SB20 synthesized in significant quantities only vitamin B3, in particular, its concentration probably increased by 1.5, 1.5 (P < 0.05), respectively, 1.5 (P < 0.01) and 1.6 (P < 0.001) times, and vitamin B5 was produced by E. faecium SB12, E. durans SB18 and E. durans SB20, the concentration of nicotinic acid increased, respectively, 2.9 (P < 0.05), 8.4 and 9.5 (P < 0.001) times. Analysis of the macroelement composition of the supernatant of enterococci showed that strains of E. durans, SB6, E. faecium SB12, E. durans SB18 and E. durans SB20 are able to produce only Calcium, in particular, found a probable increase, respectively, in 1.8, 2.4, 1.6 and 1.4 times (P < 0.05).
Effect of supplemental Mn, Zn, Fe and Cu and their interactions on the performance of broiler chickens
Authors: Holubiev M. , Holubieva T. , Sychov M.
Published: November 2020

Based on the results of the analysis of feed materials on the content of micronutrient elements and conducting scientific experiments on broilers chicken, the most effective source of Manganese, Zinc, Iron and Copper in mixed feeds, which contributes to solving the problem of increasing the quality of feeding and intensifying the growth of poultry has been substantiated. The optimum source of essential elements (Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu) for broilers chicken through feeds, the level of their incorporation into mixed fodders have been experimentally determined, and their influence on productivity and feed costs per 1 kg of body weight gain have been investigated. The tasks set in the work have been solved experimentally using analytical (analysis of literature sources), zoo-technical (growth indices, feed intake) and statistical (processing of the results obtained) methods of research. The use of mixed feeds in feeding broilers chicken which contained glycinate of Manganese, Zinc, Iron and Copper making 75 % of the needs, contributes to increasing their body weight by 2.5 % and increasing the growth rate by 2.4 %. Feed costs per 1 kg of broilers chicken growth were 1.5 % lower than the young bird index of the control group.
Influence of soy flour and its processed products on the essential amino acids content in the bees body
Authors: Ibatullin I. I. , Razanov S. F. , Nedashkivskyi V. M.
Published: November 2020

Providing bees with benign and sufficient protein feeds is the key to successful beekeeping. Protein feed significantly affects on certain functions of individuals and the vital activity and productivity of the bee colonies. So, as a result of increased consumption of protein feed during the first days of life the supply of proteins in the body significantly increases in young bees, hypopharyngeal glands and other organs become developed, which provides the ability to perform various tasks depending on age and living conditions. Older bees consume protein for tissue renewal with new cells and metabolic processes. Bees raised on low protein feeds become physiologically defective and do not live long. In conditions of protein starvation, brood rearing stops and bees throw larvae out of their cells. The article presents the results of studying the effect of using soy flour and its processed products in bee feeding on the essential amino acids content in their body. It was found that the use of soy peptone in bee feeding contributes to a greater accumulation of essential amino acids in the bees body in different periods of their development, in compared to soy milk, defatted soy flour and roasted soy flour which indicates a higher efficiency of its use as partial substitutes for protein feeds.
Analisis Aspek Kualitas Keberterimaan Frasa Nomina Dalam Majalah “Colours” Garuda Indonesia Dari Bahasa Inggris Ke Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Waluyo Yoyok Sabar , Fauziah Laelah
Published: November 2020

This study is a translation study focused on translation technique and quality especially on acceptability aspect. Linguistic units used to analyze is noun phrases existed in the magazine of “Colours Garuda Indonesia” published on November 2018. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. Translation technique used refers to Molina&Albir and translation quality assessment uses categories proposed by Nababan, et.als. The study reveals that types of noun phrases mostly found in this study are modification noun phrases. The most commonly translated using established equivalence. The quality aspect of acceptability translation is on the score 2.7 of 3. It means result of translation can be accepted well by the reader of Bahasa Indonesia. Words or phrases translated reader comprehend them well because they are usually used in Bahasa Indonesia.
Efisiensi Sistim WFH Pada Era Pandemi Bagi Wanita Pekerja
Authors: Puspitasari Nuria
Published: November 2020

This study is carried out intentionally to analyze the efficiency of WFH system to the women workers in certain circumstances like pandemic era. The assessment method uses a quality which supported also by a quantitative data. In data compiling process, the composer utilized 2 ways of examination, questionnaire and direct interview to 50 respondent of women workers which have in banking background. This examination is done by gathering related information of women workers on the implementation WFH system. The results show 70% of respondent have choose to work from home rather than working from the office. In the implementation of WFH in term of; working output, 68% of respondent states that the output is matched with the forecasted target, and for the motivation, 86% of respondent says no de-motivation or still have the same passion of work. While related with the efficiency of WFH, 82% of respondent statement shows that efficiency value may vary from less than 20% to more than 50% when compared with the efficiency of working from the office. The result of this examination could be use by both staff and the leader, thus the implementation of WFH is carried out properly.
PENGARUH LAMANYA MEROKOK TERHADAP TINGKAT KELELAHAN FISIK DAN MENTAL ORANG USIA KERJA MENGGUNAKAN RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
Authors: Kurniawan Muhammad Rezki Agus , Sunardi Sunardi
Published: November 2020

ABSTRAK

Kelelahan (fatigue) adalah suatu kondisi yang telah dikenal dalam kehidupan  sehari-hari.  Secara umum, kelelahan dapat dibedakan menjadi dua yaitu, kelelahan fisik (physical fatigue) dan kelelahan mental (mental fatigue). Ada banyak faktor yang dapat menyebabkan kelelahan pada manusia, salah satunya adalah perilaku merokok. Merokok pada masa remaja terutama usia kerja akan mengganggu kebugaran, khususnya ketahanan kardiorespirasi karena efek dari zat yang terkandung didalamnya. Dalam satu batang rokok mengandung sekitar 3000 macam zat kimia, 3 diantaranya: nikotin, karbonmonoksida dan tar. Salah satu metode yang dapat mendukung penelitian ini adalah metode Response Surface Methodology (RSM) atau Metode Permukaan Respon. Metode Response Surface Methodology adalah sekumpulan metode-metode matematika dan statistika yang digunakan dalam pemodelan dan analisis, yang bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh beberapa variabel kuantitatif terhadap suatu variabel respon dan untuk mengoptimalkan variabel respon tersebut. Dengan demikian dapat diketahui pengaruh lamanya merokok terhadap tingkat kelelahan fisik dan mental pada usia kerja berjenis kretek filter serta dapat menjadi suatu pengetahuan informasi tentang pengaruh rokok terhadap kelelahan fisik dan mental kepada masyarakat terutama yang berada pada usia kerja.

 

Kata Kunci : Kelelahan, Perilaku Merokok, Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
PERANCANGAN PRODUK CHARGER FAST CHARGING UNTUK USB TYPE C MENGGUNAKAN METODE QUALITY FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT
Authors: Va Bossa No , Ernawati Dira
Published: November 2020

Kecanggihan teknologi telah menjadi kebutuhan hidup manusia, karena dapat mempermudah kelangsungan hidup manusia. Salah satu kecanggihan teknologi yang sangat dibutuhkan oleh manusia adalah telepon genggam, namun dengan kecanggihan teknologi yang ada pada smartphone tersebut membuat baterai cepat habis, hal itu sangat menguras waktu karena seringnya para pengguna smartphone melakukan pengisian ulang baterai. Dengan menggunakan metode quality function deployment diharapkan akan terciptanya produk charger fast charging yang dapat mempersingkat waktu pengisian baterai. Dalam proses pengambilan data terdiri dari 50 responden atau konsumen konter Master Cell yang bertempat di Kampung Malang. Dan didapat hasil karakteristik teknik produk tersebut antara lain waktu pengisian singkat, Arus daya stabil, Mudah digunakan , Charger dapat memutuskan daya dengan sendirinya, Dapat digunakan sampai baterai penuh, Dapat digunakan pada semua HP (Type C), Terdapat 2 Port USB, Produk awet, Desain menarik dan dalam pembuatan alat tersebut membutuhkan biaya sebesar Rp. 118.700 alat charger fast charging ini memiliki keunggulan memiliki waktu pengisian yang singkat, arus daya stabil dan ergonomis.
ANALISIS KEPUASAN PELANGGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SERVQUAL DAN MERANCANG STRATEGI PEMASARAN DENGAN METODE SWOT PADA RESTORAN XYZ
Authors: Nugroho Andika Bayu , Samanhudi Didi
Published: November 2020

Restoran XYZ menawarkan berbagai sajian menu yang menjadi pelopor dari restoran dan produk sejenis di Kota Surabaya sejak tahun 2017. Permasalahan yang dihadapi saat ini dirasa minat beli di Restoran XYZ menurun 27%, beberapa indikasi di rasa menjadi faktor menurunnya minat beli. Berdasarkan permasalahan service quality (servqual) dan SWOT adalah metode yang digunakan. Metode servqual digunakan untuk mengukur kepuasan pelanggan sedangkan SWOT digunakan untuk merumuskan strategi pemasaran yang akan di terapkan perusahaan. Hasil yang di dapat dengan metode servqual, adanya kesenjagan presepsi dan harpan terhadap lima dimensi kepuasan pelanggan serta lima atribut yang ditunjukan oleh nilai atribut negatif yang dapat menibulkan permasalahan. Sesuai perhitungan  kepuasan pelanggan didapat nilai kesenjangan yang positif. Dari nilai tersebut dapat di ketahui bahwa kepuasan yang dirasakan oleh konsumen restoran xyz adalah cukup baik. Dari hasil analisa SWOT didapatkan strategi ST (Strength dan Threats) yang berisikan menghasilkan strategi meningkatkan promosi, pembacaan tren atau fenomena, Memperluas jaringan dengan membuka cabang atau pop up store memaksimalkan penjualan online, mempertahankan cita rasa khas.
ANALISIS KINERJA RANTAI PASOK SEMEN INSTANS DENGAN PENDEKATAN SCOR MODEL DAN AHP DI PT. XYZ
Authors: Waluya Jati Muhammad Trisyadi , Ernawati Dira , Rahmawati Nur
Published: November 2020

Kinerja adalah suatu aspek yang bisa diukur sebagai acuan dan harapan bagi instansi, organisasi dan perusahaan. DI PT. XYZ merupakan perusahaan manufaktur dan beberapa tahun ini perusahaan mengalami beberapa permasalahan pada proses rantai pasok, mulai dari keterlambatan pengiriman ke beberapa toko material, produk cacat, dan menumpuknya stok yang ada di gudang. Itu bisa terjadi karena beberapa faktor yaitu, proses pegiriman produk, proses produksi, SDM (sumber daya manusia) dan proses yang ada kaitannya dengan supply chain mulai dari proses awal sampai akhir pengiriman. Oleh karena itu perlunya analisis kinerja perusahaan di bagian beberapa departemen yang berhubungan dengan rantai pasok dan dianalisa untuk mengetahui kinerja pada proses supply chain. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah SCOR model (Supply chain Operation Reference) dan AHP (Analitical hierarchy process) dan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja rantai pasok dan diperlukan key performance indicator (KPI) yang spesifik agar jadi acuan yang jelas dalam mengukur rantai pasok. Berdasarkan perhitungan dari SCOR model diperoleh nilai masing–masing attribut yaitu: Reliability dengan nilai 17,39, Responsiveness 22.98, Agility 11,76, Cost 7,15 dan Asset Management dengan nilai 7,16. Total nilai Performansi SCOR yang didapatkan perusahaan berada pada kategori Average dengan nilai 66,44.
建设工程电子招标投标存在问题及对策
Authors: 郭 嘉
Published: November 2020

在当前时期，工程建设中对招投标是十分重视的，而且电子招投标开始得到应用，其是建立在网络技术之上的全新方式，能够将招标、投标、评标以及合同签订等进行整合，呈现出明显的数字化特征。随着信息技术的发展速度持续加快，互联网在人们的工作、生活中扮演着重要的角色。从招投标活动的现状来看，电子平台的应用是较为普遍的，尤其是政府大力推进招投标信息化建设工作后，一些更为先进的信息技术得到应用，这样就可利用互联网来展开招投标，这样可以使得自动化、数字化程度大幅提升，而且招投标工作会更为透明，效率也能够有明显的提高。
Essence and Place of Operational Control in the Economic Control System
Authors:   Odessa National Economic University, Odessa, Ukraine, Starenka Olha
Published: November 2020

The constant complication of business conditions leads to increased requirements for the enterprise management system. Accordingly, there is a need to create an internal control system that will cover all aspects of the enterprise activity and meet the needs of management in the prompt receipt of information of a diversified nature. The purpose of the article is to disclose and clarify approaches to understanding the essence of operational control and to determine its place in the economic control system. The analysis of scientific approaches to understanding the essence of such concepts as economic control, financial and economic control, internal control was carried out. It was proved that the concept of “economic control” is more general, it refers to the exercise of control at the macro level. At the micro level, namely in relation to the economic activities of enterprises, financial and economic control is carried out. Internal control is an integral part of it, which, in turn, includes the implementation of operational control. The views of various scientists on the essence of operational control were summarized and defined as a form of control that allows you to fix deviations and the reasons for their occurrence, as well as take preventive measures to avoid their occurrence. This will make it easier to obtain necessary information in real time for making operational management decisions. Its place in the economic control system has been determined. It was determined that operational control is carried out in accordance with the well-known control cycle, which includes the processing of information and its comparison with the standard during control procedures. Moreover, this process should be built taking into account the need to solve problems in the field of operational management of an enterprise, namely at the level of economic processes.
International Cooperation of Ukraine Tourism based on “The Belt and Road Initiative”
Authors:   Sumy National Agrarian University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Lianfeng Zhang , Danko Yurii ,   Sumy National Agrarian University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Zhuanqing Chen ,   Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, China
Published: November 2020

The development of the tourism industry and the development of the country's economy as a whole complement each other, because an increase in the tourist attractiveness of the region and the number of tourists contribute to the development of the corresponding infrastructure - hotels, catering establishments, transport, roads. In addition, related sectors of agriculture and industry receive additional incentives for development. Along with the agriculture, tourism in Ukraine can become an engine of economic growth, because the country is quite interesting for both travelers and foreign investors. The purpose of this study is to assess the state of tourism development in Ukraine and substantiate the need for broader international cooperation in this area based on the use of the capabilities of the Belt and Road Initiative, formerly known as One Belt One Road. To confirm the hypothesis of the research, the authors use the provisions of the international cooperation theory, which is based on three questions: 1) what is the purpose of international cooperation? 2) What are the ways of international cooperation? 3) What is the value of international cooperation? The answers to these questions allowed the authors to substantiate the vision of the successful development of the tourism industry in Ukraine, taking into account its strengths and weaknesses. The priority steps for reforming the tourism industry in Ukraine have been identified. These steps involve state support, improvement and expansion of the range of tourist services, the introduction of modern technologies, and the adoption of the best practices of other countries. Tourism can become an effective tool for the dissemination of Ukrainian culture, economic growth in the country. Tourism will give an opportunity to represent Ukraine to the world, increasing the interest of foreign investors and encourage cooperation in international projects such as Belt and Road Initiative.
Accounting Objects in Crop Production
Authors:   Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”, Kyiv, Ukraine, Suk Leonid , Suk Petro ,   Separate division of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine “Nizhyn Agrotechnical Institute”, Nizhyn, Ukraine
Published: November 2020

The reporting period in crop production is the calendar year. However, at the end of the year, there are costs associated with harvesting in subsequent periods. The purpose of the article is to find and justify options for accounting for costs for the harvest of the current and future years. The formation of accounting objects in crop production was considered, in particular: economic content of costs for the harvest of current and future years; accounting for costs of growing plants and performing works; accounting for costs that to be allocated and other costs of crop production; the relationship between accounting objects. Expenses and accounting items at each stage of growing crops were disclosed in detail. It was determined that expenses for harvest of future years account for the work performed on soil preparation, and after sowing, they are distributed between the objects in proportion to the actual occupied areas of plants. Soil preparation works are performed in accordance with agrotechnical requirements for growing specific crops. For each year, the enterprise draws up a crop map. So, it is better to account costs for agricultural crops beginning with the preparation of soil for them. If the actual sowing area will differ from the planned area, then the costs for the plant accounting objects need to be refined. Some of their groups include costs that to be allocated and other costs. Crop accounting objects are grouped into four groups: 1) crops (works) that will yield in the current year; 2) crops and works for the harvest of subsequent years; 3) costs to be allocated ; 4) other objects. There is a close relationship between the accounting objects of crop production. The transfer of costs from one object to another is reflected in analytical accounts within the sub-account 231 “Crop production”, which in such cases is debited and credited for the same amount.
The Development of Interactive Media Based on Video Animation in the Use of a Total Station for Measurement Stake out the Building
Authors: Luthfi Muhammad Bachrawi , Rochmadi Sunar , Daryono Rihab Wit , Saputra Rozan Pajri Sandria
Published: November 2020

This study aims to: (1) develop the concept of instructional media based on total station animation video which is used to measure building stake out; (2) developing interactive media designs; (3) due diligence of interactive media; and (4) dissemination of interactive media. This research is a research and development which refers to the 4D model. Non-test instruments with four-scale answer choices were used. The questionnaire was used in the expert validation process and the student's feasibility assessment. Data were analyzed quantitatively. The results of this research and development of instructional media conclude: (1) the concept of instructional media based on video animation of the total station is used to measure building stake out; (2) the initial media design consists of five main menus; (3) based on the assessment of instructional media by material experts it is categorized as "very feasible" with a percentage of 85.278% for the five aspects assessed; based on the evaluation of media experts, it is categorized as "very feasible" with a percentage of 90.409% for the three aspects assessed; and based on users (students) the percentage is 81.306% with the category "very feasible"; (4) dissemination using two methods: offline and online.
Impact of Integrated Weed Management on Bulb Yield of Onion
Authors: Islam MR , Moniruzzaman M , Obaidullah AJM , Fahim AHF
Published: November 2020

The experiment was conducted at Regional Spices Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Magura, Bangladesh during 2016-2017 and 2017- 2018 to optimize weed management practice for onion bulb production through Integrated Weed Management (IWM). The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Two different herbicides (Oxadiazon and Pendimethalin) with different doses in combination with hand weeding (HW) were used as treatments. The total number of treatments were 12 viz. T1=Oxadiazon@1.0 l/ha, T2=Oxadiazon@1.5 l/ha, T3= Oxadiazon@2.0 l/ha, T4= Oxadiazon@1.0 l/ha + one HW at 45 DAT (Days After Transplanting), T5= Oxadiazon@1.5 l/ha + one HW at 45 DAT,T6= Oxadiazon@2.0 l/ha + one HW at 45 DAT, T7=Pendimethalin@1.0 l/ha, T8=Pendimethalin@1.5 l/ha, T9= Pendimethalin@1.0 l/ha + HW at 45 DAT, T10= Pendimethalin@1.5 l/ha+ HW at 45 DAT, T11= Weed free and T12 = Weedy check (control). The onion var. BARI Piaz-1 was used as the test crop. The highest bulb yield (7.63 tha-1 in 2016 & 9.56 t ha-1in 2017) and benefit cost ratio (2.14 in 2016 and 2.46 in 2017) were obtained from T6= Oxadiazon@2.0 l/ha + one hand weeding at 45 DAT while the lowest bulb yield (4.22 t ha-1in 2016 and 6.28 t ha-1in 2017) was obtained from T12 = Weedy check (control), while lowest benefit cost ratio (1.33 in 2016 and 1.74 in 2017) from treatment T11 =Weed free. It was concluded that Oxadiazon@2.0 l/ha with one hand weeding at 45 days after transplanting performed better for controlling weed and maximizing bulb yield of onion.

Bangladesh Agron. J. 2020, 23(1): 83-89
Ecuaciones de Bloch Ópticas en Sistemas Complejos con Acoplamiento Intramolecular
Authors: Paz José Luis , Ruiz-Hinojosa Eleana , Alvarado Ysaias , Lascano Luis , Fernández Lenys , Espinoza-Montero Patricio , Costa-Vera César
Published: November 2020

Proponemos modificaciones de las ecuaciones de Bloch ópticas convencionales para un sistema molecular, cuando consideramos los efectos de acoplamiento intramolecular. Modelamos la molécula aislada como curvas de energía de Born-Oppenheimer que consisten en dos estados electrónicos cruzados descritos como potenciales armónicos, con los mínimos desplazados en coordenadas nucleares y energía. Consideramos dos estados vibracionales y una perturbación, que puede surgir de una correlación residual electrón-electrón y/o términos de acoplamiento spin-órbita en el Hamiltoniano del sistema, causando la separación de las dos curvas según la regla del cruce evitado. Las ecuaciones extendidas de Bloch ópticas permiten establecer la dinámica de un sistema molecular de estados adiabáticos sujeto a la interacción de un reservorio térmico e interactuando con campos electromagnéticos. En las ecuaciones se observa que haciendo nulo el factor de acoplamiento intramolecular, se recuperan las ecuaciones de Bloch ópticas convencionales para un sistema molecular con potenciales armónicos cuyos mínimos se encuentran exactamente en la misma coordenada nuclear sujeto a la aproximación Born-Oppenheimer.
Imitation of Life: Cinema and the Moral Imagination
Authors: Stadler Jane
Published: November 2020

The influence of film's compelling images, characters and storylines has polarized perspectives on cinema and the moral imagination. Does film stimulate the audience's imagination and foster imitation in morally dangerous ways, or elicit ethical insight and empathy? Might the presentation of images on screen denude the capacity to conjure images in the mind's eye, or cultivate the imaginative capacity for moral vision as spectators attend to the plight of protagonists? Using Imitation of Life (Douglas Sirk, 1959) to interrogate paradoxical perspectives on the cinematic imagination, this article develops an account of the moral imagination focusing on sensory, emotional and empathic aspects of the audience's imaginative relationship with screen characters and their innermost thoughts and feelings.
Non-smokıng patient with pulmonary langerhans cell histiocytosis x diagnosed with the help of simultaneous bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax
Authors: Özsoy İbrahim Ethem , Tezcan Mehmet Akif
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis X (PLCHx) is a rare interstitial lung disease of unknown aetiology and occurs mostly in young smokers. Lung involvement alone accounts for >85% of the cases; other organs may be involved too (5%–15%).
Case Report: A 19-year-old boy was presented to the emergency service with sudden-onset, sharp, stabbing chest pain and dyspnoea. The patient had no history of smoking. His medical and family histories were negative for any disease. Thoracic radiography showed increased reticulonodular density with a near-total bilateral pneumothorax at the left and partially at the right. Hence, bilateral tube thoracostomy was performed. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) showed pronounced thin-walled cystic structures smaller than 10 mm and small millimetre-sized nodules in the upper and middle zones. Extrapulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis was excluded based on the radiological and laboratory findings. Based on the clinical and tomography findings, diagnosis of PLCHx was made.
Conclusion: Our case highlights that PLCHx should be suspected in non-smokers. Further studies elucidating the aetiology of PLCHx are needed.
Alpha-Arbutin Promotes Wound Healing by Lowering ROS and Upregulating Insulin/IGF-1 Pathway in Human Dermal Fibroblast
Authors: Polouliakh Natalia , Ludwig Vanessa , Meguro Akira , Kawagoe Tatsukata , Heeb Oliver , Mizuki Nobuhisa
Published: November 2020

Alpha-arbutin (4-hydroxyphenyl alpha-glucopyranoside) is a known inhibitor of tyrosinase in keratinocytes; however, its effect on other genes and pathways in other skin cells has not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we investigate the mechanism of alpha-arbutin activity in human dermal fibroblast cultures for 48 h. Results showed that the oxidative stress pathway was activated as alpha-arbutin reduced reactive oxygen species. In addition, we found a high possibility of wound healing and the upregulation of the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IFG1R) pathway. We also investigated the role of the NRF2 gene in mediating the alpha-arbutin response. In silico comparative genomics analysis conducted using our original tool, SHOE, suggested transcription factors with a role in tumor suppression and toxicity response as candidates for regulating the alpha-arbutin–mediated pathway.
Row-Intercropping Maize (Zea mays L.) with Biodiversity-Enhancing Flowering-Partners—Effect on Plant Growth, Silage Yield, and Composition of Harvest Material
Authors: Schulz Vanessa S. , Schumann Caroline , Weisenburger Sebastian , Müller-Lindenlauf Maria , Stolzenburg Kerstin , Möller Kurt
Published: November 2020

Maize cultivation faces some challenges, particularly in terms of low biodiversity in fields. Since maize is a highly efficient and economic crop, it is cultivated on large areas in Germany, with a high share in crop rotation, especially where cattle farming takes place. Such landscapes provide less habitat and food resources for small vertebrates and arthropods. Intercropping maize with flowering partners might have a positive effect on the environment and might promote biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems. Therefore, in two-year field experiments on three sites in south-western Germany, plants were tested for their suitability as intercropping partners in maize crops (Medicago sativa, Melilotus officinalis, Vicia sativa, Tropaeolum majus, Cucurbita pepo, and Phaseolus vulgaris). Almost all tested partners produced flowers, except M. officinalis. Intercropping maize with P. vulgaris or T. majus achieved comparable dry matter yields as sole maize, without changes in the biomass quality. For maize-intercropping, site adapted weed control and practicable sowing technique are mandatory, which already exist for P. vulgaris and T. majus. The study shows that intercropping maize with biodiversity-enhancing flowering partners can provide an applicable alternative to sole maize cropping and enhance biodiversity. The large production areas of maize have great potential for ecological improvements in agriculture.
Effect of PGRs on Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical in Delay Senescence of Lily Cut Flowers
Authors: Aziz Sabir , Younis Adnan , Jaskani Muhammad Jafar , Ahmad Rashid
Published: November 2020

The short vase life is the major problem in the cut flower industry. This study was conducted to evaluate the role of different vase solutions and oils in enhancing the quality and vase life of lily cut flowers. Salicylic acid (SA; 300 mg L−1), citric acid (CA; 300 mg L−1), gibberellic acid (GA; 100 mg L−1), and clove oil (200 mg L−1) were used as vase solutions. These treatments were applied after pulsing with preoptimized sucrose 5%. It was found that SA (300 mg L−1) + sucrose (5%) improved the performance of cut flowers, which further increased the longevity of all tested lily cultivars up to eight days and the longest vase life by 17.6 days. The maximum change in fresh weight (5.60 g), increase in chlorophyll contents (3.2 SPAD value), highest protein content (6.1 mg g−1 FW), and increase in the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) (51.0 U g−1 protein), catalase (CAT) (36.3 U g−1 protein), and peroxidase (POD) (41.6 U g−1 protein), were recorded with the CA (300 mg L−1) + sucrose 5%. Among the cultivars, “Zambesi” performed best compared to “Sorbonne” and “Caesars”. The maximum anthocyanin contents (198%) were recorded in “Caesars”. In conclusion, among the different preservative solutions, SA performed best to prolong the vase life and quality of lily cut flowers.
An Overview of the Bionomics, Host Plant Resistance and Molecular Perspectives of Sesamia inferens Walker in Cereals and Millets
Authors: Jeevanandham Niranjanadevi , Ramiah Nalini , Chockalingam Vanniarajan , Jegadeesan Ramalingam
Published: November 2020

There is an urgent need to enhance agricultural production as well as productivity to meet the food demand of the growing population, estimated to be 10 billion by 2050, using a holistic and sustainable approach. The daily food sources for almost three-fourth of the global population, cereals and millets, are prone to several biotic factors and abiotic pressures. In particular, cereals and millet cultivation are limited by the polyphagous pink stem borer, Sesamia inferens Walker (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) gaining national importance, since its larvae and pupae are concealed within the stem, none of the management measures have been found effective in controlling the menace. However, host plant resistance (HPR) is a reasonable and ecologically safe method wherein resistance mechanisms of crops could lower the stem borer infestation. The foremost challenge in understanding the mechanism would be to detecting the genes of interest in the crop using novel biotechnological approaches. The fundamental criterion for developing insect-resistant lines relies on recognizing the mechanism of plant resistance. The entire life cycle of this group of borers is completed or hidden within the stem, posing a hurdle in their management. Thus, molecular markers and Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) mapping offer a more efficient approach to entomologists and plant breeders wherein they can work with traits like QTLs for stem borer resistance. In this review, an attempt has been made to provide an extensive summary of the host range and crop losses due to this borer, besides its taxonomic position, geographic distribution, bionomics, genetics of resistance, and molecular perspectives.
Particulate Matter Accumulation on Apples and Plums: Roads Do Not Represent the Greatest Threat
Authors: Przybysz Arkadiusz , Stępniak Andrzej , Małecka-Przybysz Monika , Zhu ChunYang , Wińska-Krysiak Marzena
Published: November 2020

Particulate matter (PM) is a mixture of solid and liquid substances of organic and inorganic character suspended in air. Plants are used as biological filters of air. However, PM can be deposited on their edible parts, with a negative effect on people’s health. The aim of this study was to document the PM accumulation on apples and plums harvested from orchards located alongside roads with differing amounts of traffic. Plums accumulated more PM than apples. The deposition of PM on apples increased during fruit development and was highest at harvest. The impact of road type, traffic intensity, and distance from the road on PM accumulation on fruit was small. The least PM was adsorbed by apples harvested from an orchard located close to a road with the highest traffic, while in the case of plums, no effect of the road on PM deposition was recorded. The amount of PM accumulated on fruits depended on the species (fruit morphology, harvest period), activities undertaken in the orchard (early pruning exposes fruits to PM, ecological preparations increase fruit viscosity), and sources of pollution other than the roads located close to the orchard. Washing fruits with water removed half of the accumulated PM.
Development of Antimicrobial Peptides from Amphibians
Authors: Mangoni Maria Luisa , Casciaro Bruno
Published: November 2020

Since the discovery of magainins from the skin secretions of the African toad Xenopus laevis by Michael Zasloff in 1987, an increasing number of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) has been identified in different anuran species and studied in detail [...]
Honey: Another Alternative in the Fight against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria?
Authors: Combarros-Fuertes Patricia , Fresno José M. , Estevinho Maria Manuela , Sousa-Pimenta Mário , Tornadijo M. Eugenia , Estevinho Leticia M.
Published: November 2020

Antibacterial resistance has become a challenging situation worldwide. The increasing emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens stresses the need for developing alternative or complementary antimicrobial strategies, which has led the scientific community to study substances, formulas or active ingredients used before the antibiotic era. Honey has been traditionally used not only as a food, but also with therapeutic purposes, especially for the topical treatment of chronic-infected wounds. The intrinsic characteristics and the complex composition of honey, in which different substances with antimicrobial properties are included, make it an antimicrobial agent with multiple and different target sites in the fight against bacteria. This, together with the difficulty to develop honey-resistance, indicates that it could become an effective alternative in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, against which honey has already shown to be effective. Despite all of these assets, honey possesses some limitations, and has to fulfill a number of requirements in order to be used for medical purposes.
Combination Therapy with Aminoglycoside in Bacteremiasdue to ESBL-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in ICU
Authors: Benetazzo Lucie , Delannoy Pierre-Yves , Houard Marion , Wallet Frederic , Lambiotte Fabien , Vachée Anne , Batt Christian , Van Grunderbeeck Nicolas , Nseir Saad , Robineau Olivier , Meybeck Agnès
Published: November 2020

Objectives: Evaluation of the efficacy of empirical aminoglycoside in critically ill patients with bloodstream infections caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E BSI). Methods: Patients treated between 2011 and 2018 for ESBL-E BSI in the ICU of six French hospitals were included in a retrospective observational cohort study. The primary endpoint was mortality on day 30. Results: Among 307 patients, 169 (55%) were treated with empirical aminoglycoside. Death rate was 40% (43% with vs. 39% without aminoglycoside, p = 0.55). Factors independently associated with death were age ≥70 years (OR: 2.67; 95% CI: 1.09–6.54, p = 0.03), history of transplantation (OR 5.2; 95% CI: 1.4–19.35, p = 0.01), hospital acquired infection (OR 8.67; 95% CI: 1.74–43.08, p = 0.008), vasoactive drugs >48 h after BSI onset (OR 3.61; 95% CI: 1.62–8.02, p = 0.001), occurrence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (OR 2.42; 95% CI: 1.14–5.16, p = 0.02), or acute renal failure (OR 2.49; 95% CI: 1.14–5.47, p = 0.02). Antibiotherapy appropriateness was more frequent in the aminoglycoside group (91.7% vs. 77%, p = 0.001). Rate of renal impairment was similar in both groups (21% vs. 24%, p = 0.59). Conclusions: In intensive care unit (ICU) patients with ESBL-E BSI, empirical treatment with aminoglycoside was frequent. It demonstrated no impact on mortality, despite increasing treatment appropriateness.
Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria on the Nutritive Value and In Vitro Ruminal Digestibility of Maize and Rice Straw Silage
Authors: Marbun Tabita Dameria , Lee Kihwan , Song Jaeyong , Kwon Chan Ho , Yoon Duhak , Lee Sang Moo , Kang Jungsun , Lee Chanho , Cho Sangbuem , Kim Eun Joong
Published: November 2020

A study was conducted to determine the effects of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on nutritive value and in vitro rumen digestibility of maize and rice straw silages. Two identical experiments were carried out for each of the two silages. A total of five treatments were used for each experiment: (1) negative control (NC); (2) positive control (PC); (3) Lactobacillus plantarum (LPL); (4) L. paracasei (LPA); and (5) L. acidophilus (LA). Each treatment was then divided into four ensiling periods: 3, 7, 20, and 40 days with three replications. The LPL treatment had significantly higher dry matter (DM), lower ammonia-N, and a lower number of fungi on maize silage after 40 days (p < 0.05). On the other hand, the LA treatment increased DM and CP content, reduced NDF and ADF contents compared to NC, and also produced more lactic acid compared to the other LAB-treated rice straw silages. Results of the in vitro rumen fermentation of maize silages showed no significant differences in DMD after LAB inoculation. However, higher DMD and ruminal ammonia-N were shown by rice straw ensiled with L. acidophilus. In conclusion, silage additives, which could improve the ensiling process of maize and rice straw, appeared to be different and substrate specific.
Rearfoot, Midfoot, and Forefoot Motion in Naturally Forefoot and Rearfoot Strike Runners during Treadmill Running
Authors: Matias Alessandra B. , Caravaggi Paolo , Taddei Ulisses T. , Leardini Alberto , Sacco Isabel C. N.
Published: November 2020

Different location and incidence of lower extremity injuries have been reported in rearfoot strike (RFS) and forefoot strike (FFS) recreational runners. These might be related to functional differences between the two footstrike patterns affecting foot kinematics and thus the incidence of running injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the kinematic patterns of foot joints between naturally RFS and FFS runners. A validated multi-segment foot model was used to measure 24 foot kinematic variables in long-distance recreational runners while running on a treadmill. These variables included the three-dimensional relative motion between rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot segments. The footstrike pattern was identified using kinematic data and slow-motion videos. Functional analysis of variance was used to compare the time series of these variables between RFS (n = 49) and FFS (n = 25) runners. In FFS runners, the metatarsal bones were less tilted with respect to the ground, and the metatarsus was less adducted with respect to the calcaneus during stance. In early stance, the calcaneus was more dorsiflexed with respect to the shank and returned to a more plantarflexed position at push-off. FFS runners showed a more adducted calcaneus with respect to the shank and a less inverted midfoot to the calcaneus. The present study has showed that the footstrike angle characterizes foot kinematics in running. These data may help shed more light on the relationship between foot function and running-related injuries.
Virtual UV Fluorescence Microscopy from Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining of Liver Images Using Deep Learning Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Oszutowska-Mazurek Dorota , Parafiniuk Miroslaw , Mazurek Przemyslaw
Published: November 2020

The use of UV (ultraviolet fluorescence) light in microscopy allows improving the quality of images and observation of structures that are not visible in visible spectrum. The disadvantage of this method is the degradation of microstructures in the slide due to exposure to UV light. The article examines the possibility of using a convolutional neural network to perform this type of conversion without damaging the slides. Using eosin hematoxylin stained slides, a database of image pairs was created for visible light (halogen lamp) and UV light. This database was used to train a multi–layer unidirectional convolutional neural network. The results of the study were subjectively and objectively assessed using the SSIM (Structural Similarity Index Measure) and SSIM (structure only) image quality measures. The results show that it is possible to perform this type of conversion (the studies used liver slides for 100× magnification), and in some cases there was an additional improvement in image quality.
Empirical Evaluation of the Effect of Optimization and Regularization Techniques on the Generalization Performance of Deep Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Marin Ivana , Kuzmanic Skelin Ana , Grujic Tamara
Published: November 2020

The main goal of any classification or regression task is to obtain a model that will generalize well on new, previously unseen data. Due to the recent rise of deep learning and many state-of-the-art results obtained with deep models, deep learning architectures have become one of the most used model architectures nowadays. To generalize well, a deep model needs to learn the training data well without overfitting. The latter implies a correlation of deep model optimization and regularization with generalization performance. In this work, we explore the effect of the used optimization algorithm and regularization techniques on the final generalization performance of the model with convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture widely used in the field of computer vision. We give a detailed overview of optimization and regularization techniques with a comparative analysis of their performance with three CNNs on the CIFAR-10 and Fashion-MNIST image datasets.
Measurement and Analysis of Vibration Levels in Stacked Small Package Shipments in Delivery Vans as a Function of Free Movement Space
Authors: Böröcz Péter , Molnár Bence
Published: November 2020

In recent years there has been a very significant increase in parcel delivery shipments all over the world. Moreover, this mode of delivery, in some cases, is facing a very intensive flow of goods, such as in annual festive seasons or, for instance, in situations like COVID-19 when personal purchase of goods is strictly limited in malls. This often means that delivery vehicles operate at almost full capacity, and many same or different kinds of packages are therefore stacked in small delivery vehicles. In this study, we measured and analyzed the vibration levels that occur in smaller stacks of packages in parcel delivery shipments, paying particular attention to those circumstances such as stacking layers and free movement spaces that can affect the vibration in different layers of packages. The goal of this paper was to provide information about the vibration levels that occur in smaller stacks of packages that are not unitized and fixed, as is common in parcel transportation. The recorded vibration events were analyzed in terms of power spectral densities (PSDs) and supplied with statistical data of acceleration events to provide an understanding of the variability of intensity. Based on the results of this study, PSD spectra were developed for various free movement conditions, as well as spectra for each layer in the stacked parcel package shipment. The results showed that the vibration level increases in the stacked load upwards and with an increase of free space of possible movement. The results of this study can be used to simulate the measured vibration conditions in laboratory tests conducted on courier express parcel shipments.