bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Information retrieval in hydrochemical data using the latent semantic indexing approach
Authors: Praus Petr , Praks Pavel 
Published: August 2018

The latent semantic indexing (LSI) method was applied for the retrieval of similar samples (those samples with a similar composition) in a dataset of groundwater samples. The LSI procedure was based on two steps: (i) reduction of the data dimensionality by principal component analysis (PCA) and (ii) calculation of a similarity between selected samples (queries) and other samples. The similarity measures were expressed as the cosine similarity, the Euclidean and Manhattan distances. Five queries were chosen so as to represent different sampling localities.
The original data space of 14 variables measured in 95 samples of groundwater was reduced to the three-dimensional space of the three largest principal components which explained nearly 80% of the total variance. The five most proximity samples to each query were evaluated.
The LSI outputs were compared with the retrievals in the orthogonal system of all variables transformed by PCA and in the system of standardized original variables. Most of these retrievals did not agree with the LSI ones, most likely because both systems contained the interfering data noise which was not preliminary removed by the dimensionality reduction. Therefore the LSI approach based on the noise filtration was considered to be a promising strategy for information retrieval in real hydrochemical data.
Effect of specialized bathing systems on resident cleanliness and water quality in nursing homes: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Sloane Philip D. , Cohen Lauren W. , Williams Christianna S. , Munn Jean , Preisser John S. , Sobsey Mark D. , Wait Douglas A. , Zimmerman Sheryl 
Published: August 2018

A randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of different methods of water agitation on clinical and microbiological outcomes in 31 nursing home residents. Four conditions were tested: a) whirlpool tub, jets on, using standard soap products; b) ultrasound tub, ultrasound on, using the standard soap products; c) ultrasound tub, ultrasound on, using specialized soap and skin conditioner; and d) either tub (randomized), water circulation off, using standard soap products (the control condition). Outcomes of interest included skin microbial flora, water microbial flora, skin condition, time spent bathing, and staff satisfaction.
Resident skin condition and skin microbial flora did not differ between the four treatments. The tubs also did not differ in terms of bacterial colonization; however, there was a non-statistically significant trend for the highest counts to occur in whirlpool tubs after being idle overnight. The ultrasound and whirlpool tubs were preferred by staff over the control treatment (still water) in terms of sound and overall suitability. In addition, staff reported that the ultrasound tub using enhanced skin cleansers made bathing residents easier and faster than the same tub using standard cleansers.
The Italian way to prevent groundwater contamination risk
Authors: Civita M. V. , De Maio M. , Fiorucci A. 
Published: August 2018

In the early 1980's the Italian scientific community, together with a number of institutional decision-makers, realized how urgent it was to protect natural and environmental resources. They agreed that an adequate level of scientifically organized knowledge allows the accurate planning and development of environmental systems through management and direction of the actual development process, without hindering it. Since the special project was first set up in 1984, as part of the GNDCI-CNR (National Group for the Defence against Hydrogeologic Disasters, of the Italian National Council of Research) scientific context, it has been the cardinal point of Research Line 4 “Assessment of Aquifer Vulnerability”. The problem of groundwater contamination was examined in this project for the very first time in Italy in an organic and extensive manner as a key for forecasting and prevention purposes. The Italian approaches to assessing and mapping groundwater vulnerability to contamination are essentially based on two main methodologies:- The GNDCI Basic Method a HCS (Hazard Contamination Source) type approach that can be used for any type of Italian hydrogeologic situation, even where there is a limited amount of data. A unified legend and symbols are also defined for each hydrogeologic level.- The SINTACS [Soggiacenza (depth to groundwater); Infiltrazione (effective infiltration); Non saturo (unsaturated zone attenuation capacity); Tipologia della copertura (soil/overburden attenuation capacity); Acquifero (saturated zone characteristics); Conducibilità (hydraulic conductivity); Superficie topografica (Slope)] method, a PCSM (Point Count System Model) developed for use prevalently in areas with good data base coverage.
The methodological approaches described in this paper now make up the Italian standard which has been set in the recent very important Italian Law (152/99) and which has now been ratified in the national guidelines produced by ANPA, the Italian National Agency for Environment Protection. In this paper the structure of the Research Line, the progress obtained by the 21 Research units (over 100 researchers) in 20 years of activity, the results gained etc. are briefly highlighted.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES IN APPLYING ADVANCED SOLUTIONS FOR CALCULATION OF FREQUENCY OF INTERVENTION WITH ACTIVE LEAKAGE CONTROL: RESULTS OBTAINED
Authors: Benvenuti Diego , Fantozzi Marco 
Published: August 2018

Due to the activities of the Water Loss Task Force, Utilities are becoming increasingly encouraged to measure inflows to small distribution systems. However, in the experience of the Authors, there are two common problems. Firstly, new potential users are often discouraged by the high initial cost of permanent metering and data transmission. Secondly, they are unaware that pressure measurements, together with the flow data, often allows rapid quantification of water loss management opportunities without the need for setting up detailed network analysis models.
The paper will explain the type of broad conclusions that can be obtained from occasional reliable measurements of Zone inflows with portable equipment and the additional conclusions and predictions that can be obtained from pressure measurements at a few selected locations.
The paper will also describe a low cost data transfer by e-mail and a software that will allow users to quickly identify an economic frequency of intervention for an active leakage control.
Integrated Resources Planning in Australia - Innovative Planning and Management Approaches in Practice
Authors: Beatty Russell , Dawson Matthew , O'Brien Shane , Stewart Brett , Gabriel Grant 
Published: August 2018

With much of Australia currently in the grip of one of the worst droughts on record, the focus on balancing supply and demand through the use of Integrated Water Resource Planning approaches has never been more important. Where once it was sufficient to plan for new dams, the falling reliability of traditional surface water supplies and the threat of global warming, which most believe will further reduce rainfall, has led to an acute focus on the role of water conservation, water recycling and rainwater use in securing the water future for both major cities and towns.
This paper provides an overview of the innovative new planning frameworks and modelling approaches that have been developed to support the Integrated Water Resources Planning effort.
The use of a national communication program to secure future biosolids outlets in Norway
Authors: Tornes O. , Nybruket S. , Haarr A. 
Published: August 2018

Norway is among the leading countries in the world regarding the quantity and quality of treated sludge (biosolids) recycled to agriculture. However, for nearly 3 years ago the Norwegian Farmer's Union requested a scientific risk assessment of the use of biosolids for agricultural purposes. Considering the scepticism towards use of biosolids in agriculture in the neighbouring countries and possible impacts on domestic market mechanism, it cannot be taken for granted that agricultural outlets will continue to be the main recycling route in Norway in the future
To meet these challenges the Norwegian Water and Wastewater Association (NORVAR) has developed a national communication program in order to enhance mutual confidence and information transfer between the major stakeholders. The main objective of the program is to promote public acceptance and confidence in the utilitarian value of recycled biosolids. The program was implemented in 2005 as a 3 year program period and comprises objectives, strategies and measures respectively.
Experiences indicate that implementing the communication strategy will play an important role in securing biosolids recycling routes in Norway in the future. The paper will give a brief presentation of the program, experiences, results achieved, challenges and the way forward.
The First Two Years of Full-Scale Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) Operation Treating High-Strength Industrial Wastewater
Authors: Christian Scott , Grant Shannon , McCarthy Peter , Wilson Dwain , Mills Dale 
Published: August 2018

The anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) incorporates anaerobic digestion and membrane filtration in one process to form an innovative technology for treating high-strength industrial wastewater. The first AnMBR installation in North America, also known as the largest AnMBR installation in the world, was built at Ken's Foods in Massachusetts, USA.
Ken's Foods existing anaerobic process was upgraded to AnMBR in July 2008 to treat raw wastewater from the production of salad dressings and barbeque sauces. The system was converted to AnMBR due to lack of space, positive economics, and the ability to provide additional capacity for flow and organic load beyond the original anaerobic system design parameters.
This AnMBR system has a design influent flow rate of 475 m3/d with 39,000 mg/l COD, 18,000 mg/l BOD, and 12,000 mg/l TSS. The AnMBR system consistently produces a high quality effluent with non-detectable TSS concentrations and average COD and BOD concentrations of 210 and 20 mg/l, with removals of 99.4 and 99.9 percent, respectively. The AnMBR system provides superior performance and a very low rate of membrane fouling with the aid of biogas scour across the membrane surface.
The first 20 months of AnMBR operating expenses were reduced by 50 compared to the prior 12-month fiscal period due to increased system capacity, ability to treat wastewater with higher biomass, and elimination of the need to dewater and dispose of dewatered solids.
Penerapan Routing EIGRP, RIPv2 Dan OSPF Pada IPv6 Menggunakan Metode Redistribution
Authors: Maulana Andry - 
Published: August 2018

The benefits of a computer network are to be able to exchange information and facilitate the work. Information sent from one network to another cannot be separated from the use of the router. Determination of network address can be done by routing method. Routing on many routers is easier and more efficient when using dynamic routing like EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP. Different route settings become a problem in data transmission. The purpose of this study is to explain the method of routing data transmission route routing. The routing redistribution method is chosen as one way to connect the routing method by combining the method using IPv6. Based on the results of the tests conducted on redistribution routing by looking at the length of time the data packet delivery with ICMP then obtained EIGRP redistribution routing to OSPF with an average value of 3.478 seconds and OSPF redistribution to RIP with an average of 3.486 seconds, and EIGRP redistribution to RIP with average 3,514 seconds. While the value of ICMP data transmission the longest by using OSPF redistribution to EIGRP with an average of 4.976 seconds, RIP redistribution to EIGRP with an average of 4.616 seconds and RIP redistribution to OSPF with an average of 4.462 seconds.
USABILITY TESTING DENGAN ISO/IEC 9126-4 SISTEM INFORMASI AKADEMIK UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN GANESHA DITINJAU DARI PENGGUNA DOSEN
Authors: Erawati Ni wayan Erna , Arthana I Ketut Resika , Pradnyana I Made Ardwi 
Published: August 2018

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis tingkat Usability pada SIAK UNDIKSHA khususnya pada SIAK Dosen. Tujuan dari analisis SIAK Dosen yaitu untuk mengetahui pengalaman pengguna dalam mengerjakan tugas-tugas yang diberikan. Selain itu analisis Usability ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui apa saja kemudahan-kemudahan serta kesulitan yang dialami oleh pengguna dalam membantu menyelesaikan tugas.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode Usability Testing dengan menggunakan ISO/IEC 9126-4 yang memiliki tiga atribut yaitu Efektifitas, Efisien serta Kepuasan Pengguna. Untuk menentukan nilai atribut Efektifitas digunakan alat ukur Completion Rate dan Number Off Errors. Untuk menentukan nilai dari atribut Efisiensi digunakan alat ukur Overall Relative Efficiency serta menggunakan teknik Performace Measurement. Atribut Kepuasan Pengguna menggunakan alat ukur Test Lever Satisfaction dengan menggunakan teknik Concurrent Thing Aloud (CTA) dan serta menggunakan kuesioner System Usability Scale (SUS). Populasi dari penelitian ini yaitu seluruh dosen aktif UNDIKSHA. Responden dari penelitian ini berjumlah 20 responden yang digolongkan menjadi 2 kelompok yaitu kelompok responden pemula dan kelopopok responden mahir. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu pada atribut efektifitas diperoleh hasil 86,92% pada responden pemula dan responden mahir 86,92% yang artinya SIAK Undiksha sudah Efektif, pada atribut efisiensi diperoleh hasil pada responden pemula sebesar 87.29776% dan kelompok responden mahir yaitu sebesar 84.6087% yang artinya SIAK Undiksha sudah efisien. Pada atribut kepuasan pengguna diperoleh hasil 77.1 % yang artiya responden Puas dalam mengerjakan tugas pada SIAK UNDIKSHA.
Foot Massage Modification to Reduce Blood Pressure in Pregnant Woman with Preeclampsia
Authors: Ermiati Ermiati , Setyawati Anita , Emaliyawati Etika 
Published: August 2018

The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in Indonesia remains high, including in West Java province. One of the MMR causes is preeclampsia (24%). Currently, the management of preeclampsia is focused on pharmacological therapy. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure. Some studies revealed that non-pharmacological therapy was effective in dealing high blood pressure including foot massage. Foot message has benefits both physiologically and psychologically. However limited study applied this massage among pregnant women with preeclamsia. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of as a complementary therapy: foot massage to reduce of blood pressure among pregnant women with preeclampsia. The study applied quasi experimental design with time series approach. The samples were chosen using consecutive sampling technique. This study involved 30 pregnant women with preeclampsia. There were two steps of data collection. First, respondents’ blood pressure was measured by researchers without any interventions for 6 days. Second, the 7th -12th respondents had 20 minutes message, and observed blood pressure at the first minute before massage (pr-etest), and the 30th minutes after massage (post-test). Data were analyzed using Friedman Test.The result showed that there were no significant differences of mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure between pre-test and post-test (p> 0.05) in control period. Whereas, in the treatment period showed that there were a significant differences of mean systolic blood pressure between pre-test and post-test on the seventh day until twelfth day (p < 0.05). While, the significantly differences in mean of diastolic blood pressure between pre-test and post-test were present during the eighth until twelfth in treatment period (p < 0.05). This study revealed that there were significant differences in decreasing of blood pressure among pregnant women with preeclampsia after treatment by foot massage. The foot massage techniques can be used as one of the interventions to lower blood pressure in pregnant women with preeclampsia, however further research is needed to support the evidence based for nursing intervention especially in complementary therapies.
Ulusal turizm stratejisinin yerele yansıması: GEKA örneği
Authors: UÇAR Ahmet , Akpınar Rasim , NEGİZ Nilüfer 
Published: August 2018

Turizm sektörü için ülkelerin tanıtımları ve kalkınmalarında kullanılan
en önemli araçlardan birisi olduğu söylenebilir. Dolayısıyla ülkelerin yönetiminde
bulunan hükümetlerin ulusal bir turizm politikası ya da stratejisi olması
gerekir. Ülkemiz açısından konuya baktığımızda, 2000’li yıllara gelinceye kadar
turizmin ulusal politikalarla geliştirilmeye çalışıldığı görülmektedir. Bununla
birlikte, AB’ye uyum süreciyle birlikte yerelleşme eğilimlerinin artmasıyla
kalkınma anlayışlarındaki değişimin turizm stratejisine de yansıdığı
söylenebilir. Bu bağlamda ülkemizde 2006
yılında 5449 sayılı kanunla Kalkınma Ajanslarının kurulmaya başlamasıyla kalkınma
politikalarında ve yönetiminde ulusal kalkınma politikaları ile uyumlu bölgesel
kalkınmaya da geçildiği bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmada, öncelikle ulusal turizm
stratejilerine gerek kalkınma planlarında, gerekse Kültür ve Turizm
Bakanlığının hazırladığı planlarda nasıl yer verildiği incelenecek, arkasından
Türkiye’nin önemli bir turizm bölgesi olan GEKA (Güney Ege Kalkınma
Ajansı-Muğla,Aydın ve Denizli)’da kalkınma açısından turizme ne derece yer
verildiği irdelenecektir. Sonuç bölümünde ise bu politikaların karşılaştırmalı
bir değerlendirmesi yapılacaktır.
Comparative analysis of Performance Efficiency of U-fone Compare with Mobilink
Authors: Memon Mohammad Salih 
Published: August 2018

The current research investigates the performance efficiency of U-fone compare with Mobilink. Data were both primary as well as secondary data. Secondary data related to industry was collected from web sites, pilot study, survey, newspaper, PTA Annual report, magazines and reports for generating awareness on the topic and for satisfying objectives of the study. To collect primary data a field survey was conducted with the help of structured interview schedule. Various demographic variables were considered and the questionnaire was tested. The respondents being the adopters of mobile phones are selected for conducting survey, the sample I choose to conduct the survey is based on 50, out of 50 I got the response from 40 on which statistical data analysis is based in this report. It was revealed that Mobilink Network Coverage whereas people are not satisfied with Ufone Network CoveragePeople use Mobilink are not satisfied with the call rates set by Mobilink, whereas the people using Ufone are much satisfied with the call rates set by Ufone.Mostly people use Ufone because of packages.Â The ratio of Mobilink users who attracts towards other network by watching ads is higher than Ufone users.Ufone attracts people more by advertisement of different packages as compare toÂ Mobilink.The ratio of satisfied customers is higher in Mobilink.Ufone introduce more innovative services like Call block, Utunes, HisaabSms and etc.Most of the people viewed that CRM (Customer Relationship Management) of Ufone is not effective as Mobilink.
Mapping Issues of Textile Industry of Pakistan with Trade Policy Framework
Authors: Memon Mohammad Salih , Sattar Shah Abdul , Ali Jariko Mushtaque , Rahat Mr. Sarmad , Muhammad Shaikh Faiz 
Published: August 2018

The current research investigates Mapping Issues of Textile Industry of Pakistan with Trade Policy Framework.Â Data were collected from Primary as well as secondary sources It is a statistical research technique in decision making that is used for the selection of a limited number of tasks that produce significant overall effect. It separates the few major problems from the many possible problems. It is named after Vilfredo Pareto, a 19th-century Italian economist. It can summarize all types of data. It can be applied to almost anything.Â It was revealedÂ that fourÂ issues may be solved by the Government through trade policy of Pakistan as shown in figure 7-12 below. First and issue that in the international Markets Preferential Treatment is provided to the competitors and the second issue about Imposition of Anti-dumping duties on Pakistanâ€™s exports may be solved by Rationalizing Tariff Protection Policy (TPP) High tariff protection maintained over a period of time tends to erode competitiveness and affects consumer welfare. Therefore to protect Industry from High Tariffs, Ministry of Commerce will adopt some guiding principles to create a competitive environment that caters for dual aspects of providing level playing field for Pakistani firms in international markets; By Signing Favorable international agreements, Promote competitive markets in Pakistan, Ensure conformity to international agreements and practices, Promote domestic and foreign investment, Create level playing field for Pakistani firms in international as well as domestic markets, Due consideration to consumer welfare, Cater to the changing needs of Pakistanâ€™s economy and create an enabling environment to pursue the legitimate goal of Industrialization in Pakistan. Due to the prompt implementation of the above policy measure by Government on 12th December 2013 European Union granted GSP-Plus status to Pakistan, It gives exporters duty-free access to 27 European countries. GSP (Generalized system of Preference) is exemption of WTO member countries from tariffs by considering as a least developed nation and granted till 2017. It is a chance to export more than US$1 billion worth of products and earn profits of more than Rs1 trillion per year.
Statistical Correlation on Internal Issues of Spinning Textile industry in Pakistan
Authors: Memon Mohammad Salih , Sattar Shah Abdul , Roshah Shah Rashdi Pir , Munir Ahmadani Dr.Muhammad , Rahat Mr. Sarmad 
Published: August 2018

This research investigates the Statistical Correlation on Internal Issues of SpinningÂ Data were collected from Primary as well as secondary sources It is a statistical research technique in decision making that is used for the selection of a limited number of tasks that produce significant overall effect. It separates the few major problems from the many possible problems. It is named after Vilfredo Pareto, a 19th-century Italian economist. It was revealed that Textile spinning sector detail of analysis performed for reducing a huge number of issues explored from textile industry of Pakistan in the era of trade liberalization. The research in this part of framework starts by conducting a survey of the textile industry of Pakistan for the collection of data through questionnaire consisted of the explored issues. The data collected through survey is then used to perform Pareto analysis and bring up the prioritized issues after reducing them by using statistical tool SPSS. Then statistical Correlation is performed on the prioritized issues reduced through Pareto analysis to find the level of relationship among these issues, so by solving one issue the other may routinely be solved.
Statistical Correlation on Internal Issues of Garment Textile industry in Pakistan
Authors: Memon Mohammad Salih , Sattar Shah Abdul , Ali Khowaja Imdad , Munir Ahmadani Muhammad 
Published: August 2018

This research investigates the Statistical Correlation on Internal Issues of Spinning Textile industry in Pakistan.Â Data were collected from various primary as well as secondary sources. It was revealed that Â after performing Pareto analysis the output shows total counts equivalent to 1853. As it is suggested to take about 80% to solve the overall issues but here the 80% is between 7th and 8th issue. Therefore it is decided to take about 75% through which 7 issues may be selected as shown in the Pareto chart 6-8. However 8 issues are equal to 1482 which is about 84%.Â Government of Pakistan should formulate the policy that above issues can be resolve.