bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Process Management: the Case of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Authors: Mazur-Małek Marta 
Published: April 2020

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the article is to mark the introduction of process changes in relation to the Emergency Travel Document service by The Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The paper analyses the changes and relates them to process and cost management strategies. Thus, it presents how process efficiency may be managed

Methodology: The article is of a theoretical and practical nature. The method used in the theoretical part is a review of literature on process management. The second part includes an analysis of The Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s own documents.

Findings: The use of digitalization greatly facilitates the process for British citizens who are abroad and need to obtain a travel document. This facilitation applies to both customers and FCO employees. Numerous factors influence the processing time reduction, which in turn increases productivity.

Value Added: This article presents an example of the practical use of digitization in the process of issuing the Emergency Travel Document. The value is to show the impact of modern technologies on improving the processes for the organization itself (in the form of optimizing operational costs and increasing efficiency) and for the customers.

Recommendations: The use of digitization can be successfully implemented to streamline organizational processes. It can help in reducing their time and limiting human involvement. Increased productivity lowers the cost of a single unit of the service. The changes allow for a more standardized and repeatable service. The approach can be used to manage processes in any organization; though practical implications outlined in the text can serve as an example for other organizations offering similar services.
On the Access to Transverse Shear Stiffnesses and to Stiffness Quantities for Non-Uniform Warping Torsion in FGM Beam Structures
Authors: Stephan Kugler , Peter Fotiu , Justín Murín 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
The application of first order shear beam theory in the analysis of beam structures made of functionally graded materials requires the access to homogenized stiffness quantities. These quantities depend on the cross-sectional shape and on the spatial variation of constitutive parameters. Some of these stiffness quantities can be evaluated easily by simple integration, however, the access to transverse shear stiffnesses and to stiffness quantities regarding warping torsion is typically cumbersome. In this contribution a novel approach for their evaluation is proposed, which is based on a reference beam problem. Here, we restrict ourselves to double symmetric cross-sections, however, a generalization of the proposed method to the arbitrary case is obvious. Besides that, a novel approach to cover non-uniform warping torsion is included. The proposed method is efficient, since the discretization of the cross-section suffices, and accurate as can be shown in challenging bench mark problems.
Stochastic Loading of a Sitting Human
Authors: Karel Frydrýšek , Daniel Čepica , Tomáš Halo 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
The aim of this paper is the biomechanical evaluation of the interaction between load forces to which a sitting man and the seat are exposed. All loads, which consider actual anthropometry histograms of human population (i.e. segmentation of human weight, height, centroids, gravity and shape of seat) are determined using the direct Monte Carlo Method. All inputs are based on the theory of probability (i.e. random/probabilistic inputs and outputs with respect their variabilities). A simple plane model (i.e. probabilistic normal forces and bending moments) shows a sufficient stochastic/probabilistic evaluation connected with biomechanics, ergonomics, medical engineering (implants, rehabilitation, traumatology, orthopaedics, surgery etc.) or industrial design.
Potencialidades e riscos climáticos para o cultivo da batata-doce (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) na Mesorregião Norte Central Do Paraná, Brasil
Authors: Martelócio Alan Carlos , Caldana Nathan Felipe da Silva , Caramori Paulo Henrique 
Published: April 2020

Apesar dos recentes avanços tecnológicos e científicos, o clima é ainda a variável mais importante na produtividade agrícola. Estudos que mostrem os riscos e as vulnerabilidades de uma cultura ao clima de uma localidade são importantes para o zoneamento agroclimático. A batata-doce se destaca pela sua rusticidade e pela necessidade de temperaturas elevadas para seu pleno desenvolvimento. O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar o risco agroclimático para a cultura da batata-doce na Mesorregião Norte Central do Paraná (MRNCP). Para isso foram utilizados dados meteorológicos de 44 estações com recorte temporal de 1976-2018. A análise do risco climático foi pautada nas exigências climáticas da espécie, sendo estas, precipitação, temperatura média anual e do mês mais frio e risco de geada. Foram aplicadas técnicas estatísticas e de geoprocessamento para garantir uma plena cobertura regional de informações e contribuir para a tomada de decisão na agricultura da região. Identificou-se aptidão climática para todas as variáveis climáticas analisadas para o plantio nas áreas central e norte da região, enquanto nas porções sul e parte da leste, baixas temperaturas e o risco de geada restringiram a aptidão. Potentials and climatic risk for the cultivation of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) in the Central North Mesoregion Of Paraná, Brazil A B S T R A C TDespite recent technological and scientific advances, climate is still the most important variable in agricultural productivity. Studies that show the risks and vulnerabilities of a crop to the climate of a locality are important for agroclimatic zoning. The sweet potato stands out for its rusticity and the need for high temperature for its full development. The objective of this work was to analyze the agroclimatic risk for sweet potato crop in the Central Northern Mesoregion of Paraná (MRNCP), Brazil. For this we used meteorological data from 44 stations from 1976 to 2018. The climate risk analysis was based on the climatic requirements of the species, such as rainfall, annual and coldest month average temperature, and risk of frost. Statistical and geoprocessing techniques were applied to ensure full regional coverage of information and to contribute to decision-making in the region's agriculture. Climate suitability was identified for all climate variables analyzed for planting in the central and northern areas of the region, while in the southern and eastern parts, low temperatures and the risk of frost restricted the suitability.Key words: Agroclimatology. Climate aptitude. Variability, Temperature. Zoning.
Análise da degradação da vegetação nativa em área de preservação permanente na Paraíba
Authors: Silva Viviane Farias , Pereira Julia Soares , Cosme Ana Maria Ferreira , Pessoa Dihego Sousa , Martins Wanessa Alves , Lima Vera Lucia Antunes , Dantas Neto Jose 
Published: April 2020

A supressão da vegetação nativa para a expansão agropecuária ou para outro tipo de uso, tem agravado o processo de degradação florestal, ocasionando impactos negativos. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo o mapeamento da vegetação da APP no Horto Florestal Olho D´água da Bica, do município de Cuité – PB, quantificando as áreas alteradas da vegetação densa, vegetação rala e o solo exposto, através das mudanças espectrais em quatro anos (2015 a 2018), visando obter maior conhecimento sobre a sua preservação. Foram utilizadas imagens de satélite Landsat 8 que possuíam menores coberturas de nuvens. A interpretação visual de imagens de satélite ocorre através da extração de padrões texturais nas bandas monocromáticas e nas composições coloridas. A partir, dos resultados observou-se que a vegetação densa sofreu uma significativa redução ao longo dos anos e que a vegetação rala e o solo exposto obtiveram um maior crescimento no período analisado. Desta forma, conclui-se que a degradação da vegetação, ocorreu ao longo dos anos, sendo necessário uma intervenção e plano de recuperação da área. A vegetação densa teve redução significativa, enquanto houve elevação da vegetação rala. Assim, torna necessário a aplicação de projetos de educação ambiental na comunidade para incentivar a conscientização e preservação desta APP. Analysis of the degradation of native vegetation in a permanent preservation area in Paraíba A B S T R A C TThe removal of native vegetation to agricultural expansion or for other use, has aggravated the process of forest degradation, causing negative impacts. Thus, this study aimed to the mapping of the vegetation of the APP in the Horto Florestal Eye D ´ water da Bica, the municipality of Cuité-PB, quantifying the altered areas of dense vegetation, thin vegetation and soil exposed, through the spectral changes in four years (2015 to 2018), in order to gain greater knowledge of your preservation. Landsat satellite images were used 8 who had lower cloudiness. The visual interpretation of satellite imagery occurs through the extraction of textural patterns in monochrome and colored bands in the compositions. From the results, it was observed that the dense vegetation has suffered a significant reduction over the years and that the thin vegetation and exposed soil obtained a higher growth in the period analyzed. Thus, it is concluded that the degradation of vegetation, occurred over the years, requiring an intervention and recovery plan of the area. The dense vegetation had significant reduction, while there were thin vegetation elevation. So, makes necessary the implementation of environmental education projects in the community to encourage the awareness and preservation of this APP.Keywords: vegetation cover, permanent preservation area, environmental education.
As atividades Antrópicas na Modulação da Qualidade de Água do rio Guamá, em São Miguel do Guamá, Pará
Authors: Marinho Eduardo Ribeiro , Vitorino Maria Isabel , Barbosa Ivan Carlos da Costa , Costa Luiz Gonzaga da Silva , Santos Marcos Ronielly da Silva , Souza Hyago Elias Nascimento 
Published: April 2020

O objetivo do presente estudo visa por analisar os padrões principais dos parâmetros físico químicos de qualidade de água, associados às atividades antrópicas no rio Guamá, em São Miguel do Guamá, Nordeste Paraense. Sendo assim, utilizou-se os parâmetros físico químicos: pH, Oxigênio Dissolvido, Condutividade Elétrica, Sólidos Totais Dissolvidos, Temperatura da água e Turbidez. A coleta de água foi feita em três pontos caracterizados pelo despejo dos resíduos de atividades situadas nas margens do rio, o ponto A (montante) indústria de cerêmica vermelha, o ponto B (centro) esgotos domésticos e o ponto C (jusante) atividade madeireira, e através do método da análise dos componentes principais foram correlacionadas e analisadas em uma escala temporal de 6 coletas mensais entre os anos de 2015 e 2017. A pesquisa revelou que os parâmetros apresentam diferenças estatísticas significativas entre as séries amostrais anuais, e não significativas entre a escala espacial por pontos de coleta, verificando nas Componentes Principias, CPS, fortes correlações em meses de coleta com baixo regime de precipitação na região. Anthropological Activities in Modulating the Water quality of Guamá River, In São Miguel do Guamá, Pará. A B S T R A C TThe objective of the present study is to analyze, through the analysis of the main components, the correlation between the physical parameters of water quality and the discharge of waste from anthropic activities in the Guamá River, in. Thus, the chemical parameters were used: pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Electrical Conductivity, Dissolved Total Solids, Water Temperature and Turbidity. The collection of water was done at three points characterized by the dumping of waste from activities located on the banks of the river, PA (boom) red ceremic industry, PB (center) domestic sewage and PC (downstream) logging activity, and through the method of analysis of the main components were correlated and analyzed on a time scale of 6 monthly collections between the years 2015 and 2017. The research revealed that the parameters present significant statistical differences between the annual sample series, and not significant between the spatial scale by points collection, and verified in the SPC strong correlation in months of collection with low precipitation regime in the region.Key words: anthropic activities, chemical parameters, water qualit y.
The Experimental WSN Network for Underground Monitoring H2 Abundance in the Mine Atmosphere Karnasurt Mine Lovozero Layered Alkaline Intrusion
Authors: Asavin Alex Michailovic , V. Puha V. , S. Baskakov S. , I. Chesalova E. , V. Litvinov A. 
Published: April 2020

We have developed specialized equipment based on mini-MDM hydrogen sensors and the WSN telecommunication technology for long-term monitoring of hydrogen content in the environment. Unlike existing methods, the developed equipment makes it possible to carry out measurements directly in the explosion zone with high discreteness in time. This equipment was tested at a large rare-earth deposit of the Lovozero Alkaline Pluton Karnasurt in the underground mining tunnel. We observed a short time very high concentration of hydrogen in the atmosphere (more than 3 orders of normal atmosphere concentration). This discovery is very important because at the time of the explosion one can create abnormally high concentrations of explosive mixtures of hydrocarbon gases that can lead to accidents. The high resolving power of the measurement equipment makes it possible to determine the shape of the anomaly hydrogen of such a concentration and to calculate the volumes of hydrogen released from the rocks, at first time in the practice. The shape of the anomaly usually consists of 2-3 additional peaks of the shape - "dragon-head-like peak". We make an first attempt is made to explain this form of anomaly in the article. The aim of the work in the estimation hydrogen emission in mining ore deposit rare earth elements.
Post-buckling Analysis of Cold-form Steel Column
Authors: Qasim Tuka Mohammed , Al-Zaidee Salah Rohaima 
Published: April 2020

For the time being, the cold-formed sections are widely used due to their simple manufacturing and construction processes. To be feasible, the strength of cold-formed columns should be determined based on their post-buckling behavior. Post-buckling relations are cumbersome and need design aids similar to those of American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) to be applicable. These design aids have been developed to sections and materials other than those available in the local market. Therefore, this paper tries to develop a general finite element model to simulate the postbuckling behavior of cold-formed steel columns. Shell element has been used to discretize the web, flanges, and lips of the column. A linear bucking analysis with subspace Eigen value scheme has been achieved to determine the global, distortional, and local mode shapes. Subsequently, these modes have been used to generate the correspond imperfections. Finally, the modified Riks method has been used to solve the nonlinear equations of equilibrium and to a void the possible snap through phenomenon. Comparing with the traditional analyses using the effective width method and the direct strength method indicates that the finite element analysis is adequate and can be used for practical applications when dealing with local sections and materials.
Finally, different case studies with different column spans have been considered to show the behavior of the column for different slenderness ratios.
Influence of Nitriding and Multiple Peening on Surface Characteristic of Tool Steel AISI D2
Authors: Nambu K. , Nishio M. , Okumiya M. , Miyamoto J. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to clarify the effect of the combined treatment of nitriding and multi-stage peening on the friction and wear characteristics of tool steel AISI D2. In the measurement of the surface roughness, it was clarified that the size of the dimple changes by the multiple peening treatment when the nitriding treatment is not applied. It was indicated that the surface roughness increased by forming the Sn layer on the surface when the nitriding treatment was performed. It was revealed that the hardness increased significantly by applying multiple peening treatment after nitriding treatment in hardness measurement. In residual stress measurement, it was revealed that residual stress of about −1500 MPa is imparted by multiple peening treatment. In addition, it could be shown that higher residual stress is given after the nitriding treatment. It became obvious the friction coefficient of AISI D2 can be greatly reduced by nitriding multiple peening treatment. In addition, it was clarified that the friction coefficient can be reduced even with only the multiple peening treatment.
The Use of the Gas Nitriding Process for the Nitridation of Powder for Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Authors: Schulz A. , Klümper-Westkamp H. , Cui C. , Matthaei-Schulz E. , Uhlenwinkel V. , Zoch H.-W. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractAdditive manufacturing in the powder bed by means of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) combines the fast production of metallic components with complex geometrical structures with a high degree of customization and low raw material consumption. However, there is a high demand for the development of new alloys to achieve the desired properties of additively manufactured parts. Due to a lack of knowledge, only a small group of steel powders are currently available for L-PBF. As an example, Cr and CrMn steel powders with additional alloyed nitrogen could be used for L-PBF products for Ni-free medical devices. The present work investigates the possibility of alloying nitrogen to austenitic steel alloy powder and high alloyed martensitic steel powder via gas nitriding. For this purpose, an X30CrMo7-2 powder and an AISI 316L powder for additive manufacturing were arranged to form powder beds of different heights and nitrided at different temperatures, times and nitriding potentials. The nitrogen content was determined from the samples taken at different heights of the powder beds. Individual powder particles were examined by means of metallography, scanning electron microscopy and electron probe micro analysis. It is shown that the nitrogen concentration in the powder is essentially determined by the nitriding temperature. In the X30CrMo7-2 powder, nitride precipitation also occurs at high temperature and N and C gradients are present in the particles with an average nitrogen content of up to 4 mass%. In the 316L powder, a homogeneously distributed nitrogen content of 0.35 mass% can be achieved after gas nitriding at 420 °C for 24 h. The flow properties of both powders are hardly affected by gas nitriding.
Investigation on endurance evaluation of a portal crane: experimental, theoretical and finite element analysis
Authors: Onur Yusuf Aytaç , Gelen Hakan 
Published: April 2020

AbstractIn this study, the stress on portal crane components at various payloads has been investigated theoretically, numerically and experimentally. The portal crane was computer-aided modeled and finite element analyses were performed so that the most stressed points at the each trolley position investigated on the main girder could be determined. In addition, the critical points were marked on the portal crane, and strain gages were attached to the those critical points so that stress values could be experimentally determined. The safety factor values at different payloads were determined by using finite element simulation. Results indicate that the most stressed component in the examined portal crane is the main girder. Experimental results indicate that the maximum stress value on the main girder is 3.05 times greater than the support legs and 8.99 times larger than the rail.
Book Reviews
Authors: Bara Anna , Monahan Erika 
Published: April 2020

On the Landing: Stories. Yenta Mash, translated by Ellen Cassedy. (DeKalb: Northern Illinois University Press, 2018), 192 pp., $16.95 (paperback). ISBN: 9780875807935The Hungry Steppe: Famine, Violence, and the Making of Soviet Kazakhstan. Sarah Cameron. (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2018), x + 277 pp., $49.95 (hardcover). ISBN 9781501730436.
Alzaga Villaamil, Óscar: Del consenso constituyente al conflicto permanente
Authors: Revuelta de Rojas Isabel 
Published: April 2020

Recensión sobre la obra: ALZAGA VILLAAMIL, Óscar: Del consenso constituyente al conflicto permanente. Editorial Trotta, Colección Estructuras y Procesos. Derecho, 2001, 108 pp.
High-Mobility Group Box-1 Protein in Adenine-Induced Chronic Renal Failure and the Influence of Gum Arabic Thereon
Authors: ALI B. H. , AL ZA'ABI M. , AL SHUKAILI A. , NEMMAR A. 
Published: April 2020

Pathogenesis of adenine-induced chronic renal failure may involve inflammatory, immunological and/or oxidant mechanisms. Gum arabic (GA) is a complex polysaccharide that acts as an anti-oxidant which can modulate inflammatory and/or immunological processes. Therefore, we tested here the effect of GA treatment (15 % in the drinking water for 4 weeks) in plasma and urine of rats, on a novel cytokine that has been shown to be pro-inflammatory, viz, DNA-binding high-mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1). Adenine (0.75 % in the feed, 4 weeks) significantly increased indoxyl sulphate, urea and creatinine concentrations in plasma, and significantly decreased the creatinine clearance. GA significantly abated these effects. The concentrations of HMGB1 in urine before the start of the experiment were similar in all four groups. However, 24 h after the last treatment, adenine treatment increased significantly the concentration of HMGB1 when compared with the control. GA treatment did not affect the HMGB1 concentration in urine. Moreover, the concentration of HMGB1 in plasma obtained 24 h after the last treatment in rats treated with adenine was drastically reduced compared with the control group. This may explain its significant rise in urine. In conclusion, HMGB1 can be considered a potentially useful biomarker in adenine induced CRF and its treatment.
GAMBARAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANSIA HIPERTENSI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KADEMANGAN KABUPATEN CIANJUR
Authors: Nina Putri C Nyayu , Meriyani Intan 
Published: April 2020

Latar belakang : Hipertensi telah menjadi masalah utama dalam kesehatan dunia. Indonesia termasuk dalam lima besar negara dengan jumlah lanjut usia terbanyak di dunia, pada tahun 2014, jumlah penduduk lanjut usia di Indonesia sebanyak 18,781 juta jiwa dan diperkirakan pada tahun 2025 jumlahnya akan mencapai 36 juta jiwa dan hipertensi juga menjadi masalah kesehatan di Indonesia. Prevalensi hipertensi pada penduduk usia >18 tahun mengalami peningkatan dari tahun 2013 sebanyak 25.8% menjadi 34.1% dari jumlah penduduk Indonesia. (Riskesdas, 2018). Masih jarangnya disedikan waktu khusus untuk kegiatan promosi atau penyuluhan kesehtan di psoyandu lansia sehinnga lansia masih kurang mendapat informasi tentang pentingnya upaya pencegahan penyakit hipertensi dan seringnya masyarakat mengkonsumsi olahan makanan yang kadar garamnya tinggi seperti ikan asin, mengakibatkan banyaknya penderit hipertensi di desa Kedemangan. Tujuan : Untuk mengidentifikasi gambaran tekanan darah pada lansia hipertensi di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kademangan Desa Kademangan, Kecmatan Cianjur. Metode : Deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional, dilakukan pada bualan Februari. Teknik sampling : Accidental sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar observasi pengukuran tekanan darah, stetoskop, dan Sfigmomanometer atau Tensimeter. Hasil : Gambaran tekanan darah pada lansia hipertensi hampir seluruh dari responden mengalami hipertensi sedang sebanyak 338 responden atau (96%), sangat sedikit dari responden mengalami hipertensi ringan sebnyak 9 atau (2,6%) danÂ sangat sedikit dari responden mengalami hipertensi beratsebnayak 5 atau (1,4%) lansia. Saran : Untuk lebih meningkatkan pelayanan kesehatan bagi lansia dan membangun posbindu untuk meningkatkan pelayanan khusus untuk lansia dan mengadakan penyuluhan tentang pencegahan penyakit hipertensi.Â Â Â