bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Procedimento Operacional Padrão na PMGO
Authors: Neres Antônio de Jesus , Sanches Clives Pereira 
Published: September 2018

O presente estudo abordou a importância da existência, adoção e adesão do Procedimento Operacional Padrão (POP) na Polícia Militar do Estado de Goiás (PMGO), com o objetivo de avaliar como o POP ampara o policial em suas ações; relatar o quanto é fundamental na realidade atual e lecionar como este se enquadra nos parâmetros da segurança pública. Para isso realizou-se estudo bibliográfico e pesquisa de campo, mediante aplicação de questionário on line ao quadro de alunos efetivos do Comando da Academia da Polícia Militar de Goiás que exercem ou exerceram funções operacionais e representam todos os Grandes Comandos Regionais da corporação. Os resultados evidenciam que para a grande maioria dos participantes do estudo em questão, o POP é importante e sua existência, adoção e adesão colaboram para uma melhor prestação dos serviços dos policiais de forma técnica e sistêmica, padronizando a atuação, resultando na máxima segurança e qualidade na prestação do serviço policial militar para a sociedade.
Assessment of water quality around coal-fired thermal power plant, Bathinda (Punjab), India
Authors: Verma Savita , . Anju 
Published: September 2018

In the present study, both the underground and surface water samples around Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Power Plant Bathinda, Punjab, having total installed capacity of 440MW, were analyzed for the physico-chemical parameters viz. pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solid (TDS), Total Hardness (TH), Calcium (Ca2+), Magnesium (Mg2+), Total Alkalinity (TA), Carbonate (CO32-), Bicarbonate (HCO3-), Chloride (Cl-), Phosphate (PO43-), Nitrate (NO3-), Fluoride (F-) and heavy metals such as Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Cu), Lead(Pb), Nickel (Ni) and Zinc (Zn). The correlation coefficients (r) among various water quality parameters of studied underground water samples were calculated. The physical and chemical parameters of groundwater are compared with the drinking water quality standards recommended by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) (2012) and World Health Organization (WHO) (2017). On the basis of results obtained in the present study, concentration of Chloride (Cl-), Magnesium (Mg2+), Fluoride (F-) and Total dissolved solids (TDS) observed in ground water of Bathinda varied from 30 to 284 mg/l, 120 to 280 mg/l, 2.66-3.99 mg/l and 620-1439 mg/l, respectively which are exceeding the acceptable limits prescribed by WHO (2017) as well as BIS (2012). Also, the concentration of heavy metals viz. cadmium (0.366 to 0.437 mg/l), and lead (0.193 to 0.353 mg/l) have higher levels than prescribed by WHO and BIS for drinking purpose. Thus, groundwater is not suitable for drinking purposes with prior treatment.
Macroinvertebrates and its impact in assessing water quality of riverine system: A case study of Mahanadi river, Cuttack, India
Authors: Ganguly Ishita , Patnaik Lipika , Nayak Sushree 
Published: September 2018

The aim of this study was to identify the diverse macroinvertebrates present in river Mahanadi, Cuttack in India and to evaluate the role of macroinvertebrates in assessing river water quality and pollution level. We conducted field study of the river at Cuttack (85°46’21.29” E 20°28’15.81” N & 85°49’45.23” E 20°30’50.00” N) during 2013-2014 and collected aquatic invertebrate samples from 12 stations on river basin. The samples were analysed to explore the various families of Macroinvertebrates communities present in river Mahanadi, to examine the status of water quality of the river using biological indicators, to determine whether there are relationships between water chemistry and presence of typical macroinvertebrates and to develop a Macroinvertebrates based index to bio-assessment of Mahanadi River. A total of 484 taxa were identified and about 244 taxa of bivalves and 184 taxa of gastropods were collected. Presence of high number of pollution tolerant taxa and pollution sensitive taxa (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Tricoptera and Chironomidae) indicated increased risk of water pollution and calculated biotic score (8), biological monitoring working party (BMWP) score (52), average score per taxa (ASPT) score (4) and macroinvertebrate-based index (MBI) value indicated moderate pollution level in the river. We recorded pH, total hardness, dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), total nitrite, chloride and total phosphate of water and physico-chemical parameters supported the values of biological assessment of water quality. Studying macaroinvertebrates helped to gain knowledge about aquatic faunal biodiversity in river Mahanadi and to develop a method for diagnosis of the health of river ecosystem and for measuring water pollution level.
Composition, structure and diversity of tree species along an elevational gradient in Dudu forest range, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Manhas Pinki , Raina Anil Kumar 
Published: September 2018

The present study has been undertaken along an altitudinal gradient (950-3500m a.s.l.) in Dudu Forest Range of Udhampur Forest Division, Jammu & Kashmir, India to understand the composition, structure and diversity of tree species along an elevation gradient in the area. Ten forest types characterised by different dominant tree species with subtropical and temperate elements of vegetation have been recognised in the area.Overall average values of diversity indices such as Margalef’s Index (MI); Menhinik Index (MeI); Shannon-Weiner Index (H’) and Simpson Index (D) have been observed to be 1.70, 0.85, 1.66 and 0.61, respectively. The study suggested that distribution and species richness are largely regulated by physiographic and climatic factors along the gradient.
Varietal performance of garden pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense) under Terai zone of West Bengal
Authors: Datta S. , Das K. 
Published: September 2018

The present study was conducted during the rabi season of the years of 2014-15 and 2015-16 at the Instructional Farm of Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar to evaluate the performance of twelve garden pea (Pisum sativum var. hortense) genotypes (Arkel, Azad P-1, Kohinoor-10, Nirali, PusaPragathi, PH 89, Sabuj Sona, Punjab 89, Azad P-3, Debratna-111, PAN 4009, Golden Pea Geetanjali) with respect to plant height (cm), days to flowering (days), pod length (cm), pod width (cm0, number of pods, yield(g/plant and tonnes/hectare), shelling per cent (%) and protein content (%) in terai region of West Bengal. The experiment was carried out in factorial randomized block design with three replications. Farm yard manure (FYM) @ 15tonnes/ha was applied during land preparation and common fertilizer dose N:P:K @30:50:50 kg/ha was applied in each treatment. The results of the experiment revealed that the highest plant height (51.57 cm) and earliest flowering at 45.22 days after sowing (DAS) was obtained from Azad P-3 and Arkel respectively; whereas lowest plant height (35.62 cm) and most delayed flowering (53.61 DAS) were observed in Sabuj Sona.The higher magnitude of number of pods per plant(19.98), number of seeds per pod (7.27) ,yield per plant (69.34 g)and total yield per hectare(12.33 t/ha) were recorded in Kohinnoor-10.Regarding the quality parameters, Azad P-3 recorded the highest shelling percentage (48.93%) as well as the highest protein percentage (23.24%).Considering the yield parameters and yield Kohinnoor-10 may be selected; whereas with respect to quality parameters Azad P-3 may be superior for the terai region of West Bengal.
Histopathological analysis of central nervous system tumor; an observational study
Authors: Kakshapati Trishna , Basnet Ranga Bahadur , Pant Basant , Gautam Deepti 
Published: September 2018

Background: Though the central nervous system tumor comprises ~2% of all the tumors, an overall increase has been observed especially in less developed countries. This increase in the incidence may be due to exposure of population to various risk factors or improved diagnosis with advancement in the ancillary studies. This study aims to provide a single centre histopathological spectrum of this type of tumor.Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross sectional study on a series of cases was performed in the Department of Pathology, Annapurna Neurological Institute & Allied Science , Maitighar , Kathmandu, Nepal from April 2013 to Jan 2016. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0.Results: A total of 221 brain and CNS tumors (125 females and 96 males) were studied. The mean age at diagnosis was 43.77 years. The most common tumor was meningioma(67 cases, 30.3%), followed by astrocytic tumor (57 cases, 25.7%) and pituitary adenoma(30 cases,13.6%). The frequency of WHO grade I, II,III and IV tumor were 94 cases (55%), 34 cases (19.9%),10 cases (5.8%), and 33 cases (19.3%) respectively. The astrocytic tumor was most frequent tumor in children (7/20 caes, 37 %).Conclusion: This study showed the most common CNS tumor to be meningioma followed by astrocytic tumors and pituitary adenoma. The spectrum of CNS tumor in children showed divergent histologic pattern according to the age. In age group 0-10 years embryonal tumors were common whereas ages group of 12-years showed propensity towards astrocytoma as in adults.
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland with cardiac metastasis
Authors: Bhandari Anuja , Karki Shovana , Sayami Geeta 
Published: September 2018

Pleomorphic adenomas are the most common neoplasms of the major salivary glands. They are also known as benign mixed tumors because of the presence of both epithelial and mesenchymal elements. In parotid gland, approximately 65%-75% of tumors are pleomorphic adenomas. In parotid gland, usually it occur lateral to the plane of facial nerve. They present in middle aged patients as well defined, solitary, painless mass and are slow growing tumors. Few subset of tumors may undergo malignant transformation.Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy that arises from primary or recurrent pleomorphic adenoma. It occurs in 6% of all pleomorphic adenomas. Diagnosis of malignancy and treatment is largely based on pathologic and radiographic features. Distant metastases have been reported mainly in the lung. . We present an unusual case of 68 yrs female patient with carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland with cardiac metastasis.
Laundry Hygiene and Visible Cleanliness: An Attempt to Predict the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Laundering Processes by its Cleaning Performance
Authors: Honisch Marlitt , Stamminger Rainer , Bockmühl Dirk P. 
Published: September 2018

AbstractInsufficiently decontaminated textiles could lead to transmission of infections. Thus, laundry hygiene is of particular interest and investigated in numerous studies. However, laundering experiments that use microorganisms to investigate the reduction of microbial loads on textiles are particularly time-consuming and material-intensive and the handling of pathogenic microorganisms is subject to legal regulations. Therefore, alternative methods of investigation are desired. So far, there is no satisfactory solution to assess the antimicrobial efficacy of a laundering process without expensive microbiological investigations. This study introduces an approach to predict the antimicrobial performance of a laundering process by its cleaning performance. It is not possible to conclude immediately from the cleaning index of a washing process to its antimicrobial effect based on stain types used in this study. Also in washing processes with low cleaning indices a high microbial reduction can be achieved. For bleach free liquid detergent, strong, time dependent, positive correlations between microbial reduction and cleaning index for cocoa, soot, and sebum were identified.
Імідж вищого навчального закладу культури і мистецтв як запорука його успіху
Authors: Поплавський Михайло 
Published: September 2018

Мета дослідження – виявити сутність основних аспектів і технологій створення іміджу вищого навчального закладу культури і мистецтв. Здійснити спробу їх узагальнення та класифікації у відповідності до обраного фаху. Методи дослідження становлять сукупність базових принципів дослідження: об’єктивності, системності, багатофакторності, комплексності, а для досягнення мети використані наступні методи наукового пізнання: описовий та логіко-аналітичний. Наукова новизна. Досліджується створення позитивного іміджу вищого навчального закладу культури і мистецтв засобами PR-технологій. Висновки. Образ вузу складається з безлічі компонентів. Громадська думка про кожну його складову, в свою чергу, впливає на формування іміджу організації загалом.Для побудови адекватної стратегії управління іміджем вузу необхідно знати, які з них, через специфіку даної організації, мають пріоритетне значення. Які компоненти образу вузу виступають одночасно і як критерії вибору даної організації. Сучасний вітчизняний виш, як державний так і приватний, знаходиться в постійному пошуку стратегії посилення власного становища на ринку освітніх послуг. Проте далеко не всі усвідомлюють той факт, що однією з найефективніших стратегій досягнення даної мети є формування позитивного іміджу вузу.
Pengaruh Keberadaan Pasar Sungai Lulut Terhadap Kinerja Jalan Martapura Lama KM. 05
Authors: Hawinuti Riska 
Published: September 2018

Jalan Martapura Lama is an alternative road connecting Banjarmasin, Martapura and Banjarbaru city and it is under the administration of Banjar Regency. The existence of Sungai Lulut Market in Kilometer 05 consistently causing congestion to the area, especially during peak hours. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of market activities on the performance of Jalan Martapura Lama KM 05 indicated by the degree of saturation (DS) and the value of the level of road service.
The method of primary data collection was by conducting traffic surveys and measuring geometric conditions in the site manually on Tuesday to Thursday, 06-08 February 2018 during the morning rush hour (07.00-08.00 a.m), the noon hour (12.00-14.00 p.m) and afternoon rush hour (16.00 to 18.00 p.m) while the secondary data was obtained from the internet. The calculation refers to Indonesian Highway Capacity Manual (MKJI) 1997.
From the calculation results it can be concluded that the impact of market activities on the performance of Jalan Martapura Lama KM 05 indicated by the degree of saturation (DS) and the value of road level of service with the optimum DS is 0,68 with the value of level of road service is C on Thursday’s afternoon rush hour and the minimum DS is 1.34 with the value of level of road service is F on Wednesday’s morning rush hour. With a total frequency of occurrences and side friction class of 571 frequencies, the maksimum friction is incoming and outgoing vehicles on area alongside roads (EEVs) of 446 occurrences on Tuesday in the morning rush hour.
Four New Eclipsing Mid M-dwarf Systems from the New Luyten Two Tenths Catalog
Authors: Irwin Jonathan M. , Charbonneau David , Esquerdo Gilbert A. , Latham David W. , Winters Jennifer G. , Dittmann Jason A. , Newton Elisabeth R. , Berta-Thompson Zachory K. , Berlind Perry , Calkins Michael L. 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Using data from the MEarth-North and MEarth-South transit surveys, we present the detection of eclipses in four mid M-dwarf systems: LP 107-25, LP 261-75, LP 796-24, and LP 991-15. Combining the MEarth photometry with spectroscopic follow-up observations, we show that LP 107-25 and LP 796-24 are short-period (1.388 and 0.523 day, respectively) eclipsing binaries in triple-lined systems with substantial third-light contamination from distant companions. LP 261-75 is a short-period (1.882 day) single-lined system consisting of a mid M-dwarf eclipsed by a probable brown dwarf secondary, with another distant visual brown dwarf companion. LP 991-15 is a long-period (29.3 day) double-lined eclipsing binary on an eccentric orbit with a geometry that produces only primary eclipses. A spectroscopic orbit is given for LP 991-15, and initial orbits for LP 107-25 and LP 261-75.
Magnetospheric Multiscale Observations of Turbulence in the Magnetosheath on Kinetic Scales
Authors: Macek W. M. , Krasińska A. , Silveira M. V. D. , Sibeck D. G. , Wawrzaszek A. , Burch J. L. , Russell C. T. 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Our previous studies have produced phenomenological models for turbulence in solar wind plasmas on large-(inertial) magnetohydrodynamic scales, based on observations by the Voyager, Ulysses, and THEMIS missions. Here we consider turbulence in the Earth’s magnetosheath, where timescales are often far shorter than those in the heliosheath, using observations from the currently operating Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission on much smaller kinetic scales. We employ a standard statistical analysis to obtain energy density spectra for the magnetic field strength and the ion speed at high time resolution. We find a clear breakpoint of the magnetic spectrum exponent from −0.8 to −5/2 near the ion gyrofrequency of 0.25 Hz. In fact, just behind the bow shock and near the magnetopause, the availability of the highest-resolution magnetic field observations enables us also to identify the expected spectral exponent of about −3, which is further followed by steeper spectra with the slopes from −7/2 to −11/2 (−16/3) in the kinetic regime above 20 Hz, possibly resulting from the kinetic Alfvén waves. Because the resolution of the ion plasma parameters is somewhat lower than that for the magnetic field, spectra for the ion velocity can only be resolved near the onset of kinetic scales. On the other hand, deep inside the magnetosheath, where only low-resolution data are available and we are still in the magnetohydrodynamic scale range, we recover the well-known −5/3 Kolmogorov’s spectrum. The obtained results on kinetic scales may be useful for better understanding the physical mechanisms governing turbulence.
Emergency contraceptive knowledge, attitudes and practices among female students at the University of Botswana: A descriptive survey
Authors: Kgosiemang Bobby , Blitz Julia 
Published: September 2018

Background: Unintended pregnancies are associated with unsafe abortions and maternal deaths, particularly in countries such as Botswana, where abortion is illegal. Many of these unwanted pregnancies could be avoided by using emergency contraception, which is widely available in Botswana.Aim: To assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of female students with regard to emergency contraception at the University of Botswana.Setting: Students from University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.Methods: A descriptive survey among 371 students selected from all eight faculties at the university. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences.Results: The mean age was 20.6 years (SD 1.62), 58% were sexually active, 22% had used emergency contraception and 52% of pregnancies were unintended. Of the total respondents, 95% replied that they had heard of emergency contraception; however, only 53% were considered to have good knowledge, and 55% had negative attitudes towards its use. Students from urban areas had better knowledge than their rural counterparts (p = 0.020). Better knowledge of emergency contraception was associated with more positive attitudes towards actual use (p < 0.001). Older students (p < 0.001) and those in higher years of study (p = 0.001) were more likely to have used emergency contraception.Conclusion: Although awareness of emergency contraception was high, level of knowledge and intention to use were low. There is a need for a targeted health education programme to provide accurate information about emergency contraception.
Care Home Residents Admitted to Hospital through the Emergency Pathway: Characteristics and Associations with Inpatient Mortality
Authors: Keevil VL , Martin GJ , Biram R , Wallis S , Romero-Ortuno R 
Published: September 2018

Background Routinely collected hospital information could help to understand the characteristics and outcomes of care home residents admitted to hospital as an emergency. Methods This retrospective 2-year service evaluation included first emergency admissions of any older adult (≥75 years) presenting to Cambridge University Hospital. Routinely collected patient variables were captured by an electronic patient record system. Care home status was established using an official register of care homes. Results 7.7% of 14,777 admissions were care home residents. They were older, frailer, more likely to be women and have cognitive impairment than those admitted from their own homes. Additionally, 42% presented with an Emergency Department Modified Early Warning Score above the threshold triggering urgent review, compared to 26% of older adults from their own homes. Admission from a care home was associated with higher 30-day inpatient mortality (11.1 vs 5.7%), which persisted after multivariable adjustment (hazard ratio: 1.42; 95% confidence interval: 1.09-1.83; p = 0.008). Conclusion Care home residents admitted to hospital as an emergency have high illness acuity and inpatient mortality.
Does Dermatoscopy Facilitate the Detection and Diagnosis of Vascular Skin Lesions? A Case–Control Study
Authors: Chuh A , Zawar V , Sciallis G 
Published: September 2018

Background During dermatoscope-guided surgical procedures, we noticed that vasculature was easily identified. This study investigated the use of dermatoscopy in detecting and diagnosing vascular skin lesions. Methods We retrieved records of patients with vascular skin lesions who underwent dermatoscopy over a 3 month period, in two outpatient clinics affiliated with a university teaching hospital. Our controls were similar patients where dermatoscopy was not performed. Results Our new findings are: 1, clinical and dermatoscopic examinations diagnosed significantly more patients with vascular skin lesions than clinical examinations alone (risk ratio: 1.36; 95% confidence interval: 1.10-1.67); 2, the detection rate increase was significant for cherry angiomas (p < 0.001), telangiectasias (p < 0.01) and spider angiomas (p < 0.01); 3, qualitatively, dermatoscopy revealed characteristic configurations, hues and colour saturations of the vascular skin lesions; and 4, the first reported dermatoscopic images of focal essential telangiectasia and petechial angioma. Conclusion In our setting, clinical and dermatoscopic examinations significantly facilitated detecting and diagnosing vascular skin lesions, compared to clinical examination alone.
The Key Challenges of Discussing End-Of-Life Stroke Care with Patients and Families: A Mixed-Methods Electronic Survey of Hospital and Community Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Doubal F , Cowey E , Bailey F , Murray SA , Borthwick S , Somerville M , Lerpiniere C , Reid L , Boyd K , Hynd G , Mead GE 
Published: September 2018

Background Communication between professionals, patients and families about palliative and end-of-life care after stroke is complex and there is a need for educational resources in this area. Methods To explore the key learning needs of healthcare professionals, a multidisciplinary, expert group developed a short electronic survey with open and closed questions, and then distributed it to six UK multiprofessional networks and two groups of local clinicians. Results A total of 599 healthcare professionals responded. Educational topics that were either definitely or probably needed were: ensuring consistent messages to families and patients (88%); resolving conflicts among family members (83%); handling unrealistic expectations (88%); involving families in discussions without them feeling responsible for decisions (82%); discussion of prognostic uncertainties (79%); likely mode of death (72%); and oral feeding for ‘comfort’ in patients at risk of aspiration (71%). The free-text responses (n = 489) and 82 ‘memorable’ cases identified similar themes. Conclusion Key topics of unmet need for education in end-of-life care in stroke have been identified and these have influenced the content of an open access, web-based educational resource.