bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
MEASUREMENT OF FIBER CONVERSION LEVELS IN REDUCING SUGARS FROM HYDROLYZED SUGARCANE BAGASSE WITH ACID CATALYSTS
Authors: Gehlen Lais Regina , Hermes Eliane , Zenatti Dilcemara Cristina , Pessuti Carlos Alexandre Alves , Canan Andre Luiz , Berger Jussara Silva 
Published: August 2018

This study aimed at determining the efficiency of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) reduction and conversion to reducing sugars by acid hydrolysis. Two kinds of strong acids as reaction catalysts were used: sulfuric acid (H2SO4) at 0.05, 0.1 and 0.15 M concentrations and hydrochloric acid (HCl) at 0.05%, 0.1% and 0.2% concentrations. Different times (30, 45 and 60 minutes) and temperatures (80, 100, 120 °C) were applied. For H2SO4, the best hydrolysis was obtained in essay 4 with 60 minutes, at 120 °C and 0.05 mol L-1 H2SO4 concentration with 93.54% conversion to reducing sugars. While for HCl, the best result was observed in essay 4 with 60 minutes, at 120 °C and 0.05% HCl concentration of 94.14%. Hydrolysis with HCl showed the best results, with the lowest levels of fiber and the highest conversion efficiency in reducing sugars. The results were quite important, since it will be possible to use them in future projects, aiming at optimizing the hydrolysis in order to complete the anaerobic digestion process.
CLASSIFICAÇÃO DE SOLOS E ANÁLISE DA VEGETAÇÃO EM RELAÇÃO ÀS CARACTERÍSTICAS LOCAIS NOS MUNICÍPIOS DE DOURADOS E JATEÍ/MS
Authors: Souza Eliane Ferreira de , Morassuti Claudio Yamamoto , Soares Emily , Duarte Gabriela Serra do Vale , Soares Jackeline Shultz , Jorge Monica Bueno , Silva Cinthia Aparecida De Andrade 
Published: August 2018

A retirada da cobertura vegetal nativa proveniente de ação antrópica, do uso inadequado e/ou intensivo do solo, tem acelerado o processo de degradação ambiental, provocando impactos no ambiente. Objetivou-se com este trabalho classificar o perfil de solos relacionando com as características vegetacionais em 3 áreas ambientais, sendo duas Áreas de Preservação Ambiental (APA) - o Sítio Escola, localizado em Jateí/MS e o Córrego Laranja Doce em Dourados/MS e um parque urbano de lazer, o Parque ArnulphoFioravante localizado em Dourados/MS. Foram amostrados 4 pontos no Sítio Escola, 2 no Parque ArnulphoFioravante e 1 no córrego Laranja Doce, nas profundidades de 0-20, 20-40, 40-60 e 60-80 cm. As amostras de solos foram analisadas em seus aspectos macromorfológicos e de coloração, utilizando amostras secas e úmidas para posterior classificação. Nas áreas estudadas, foi descrito o perfil dos solos e a vegetação. Constatou-se que áreas estudadas apresentam as mesmas condições climáticas e compartilham em alguns locais a mesma vegetação, mas cada uma possui características particulares pertinentes à profundidade, cor, textura e estrutura dos agregados do solo, refletindo em uma dinâmica particular para cada tipo de solo. Palavras-chave: Solos; Vegetação; Características vegetacionais.
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF HEAT-PUMP INTEGRATED WITH SOLAR ENERGY
Authors: Panesi André Ricardo Quinteros 
Published: August 2018

The objective of the present work is to analyze the performance of an equipment used in water heating for domestic and commercial use. The hot water is obtained by conventional vapor compression heat pump machine, using the R-134a as primary fluid refrigerant. This way, the plate evaporator is in contact with the hot source originated from incandescent lamp, simulating the solar energy and the condenser is in contact with the cold source represented by the water storage. A radiator is used to collect the hot water that comes from the hot water storage. The parameters analysed in the research are the energy dissipated by the radiator, the COP of systems and the variation of the water flow rate.
Trajectory of Disability in Older Adults With Newly Diagnosed Diabetes: Role of Elevated Depressive Symptoms
Authors: Wu Chao-Yi , Terhorst Lauren , Karp Jordan F. , Skidmore Elizabeth R. , Rodakowski Juleen 
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVE
We examined whether the trajectory of disability differed between older adults with and without elevated depressive symptoms before and after the onset of diabetes mellitus (DM) over 10 years (2004–2014) and explored difficulties in basic and instrumental activities of daily living between the two groups.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
A generalized linear mixed-model analysis was conducted using five waves (8th–12th) of Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data. We included 419 older adults who self-reported new DM diagnosis within the previous 2 years and used the Center of Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale to measure elevated depressive symptoms. Disability was measured by 10 items defined in the HRS data set.

RESULTS
The trajectory of disability differed between older adults with and without elevated depressive symptoms after newly diagnosed DM over time. Significant and clinically meaningful between-group differences were found in disability after the onset of DM (waves 10 and 11) but not before the onset of DM (waves 8 and 9). Among older adults with elevated depressive symptoms, disability at pre-DM waves (8 and 9) was significantly less than post-DM waves (10–12). Difficulties with shopping, walking, and dressing were mostly reported by older adults with elevated depressive symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS
Older adults with newly diagnosed DM and elevated depressive symptoms have a clinically meaningful and faster disablement trajectory than those without elevated depressive symptoms. Future interventions may take an indicated approach to disability prevention in older adults with newly diagnosed DM, especially in those with a change in depression severity.
Partial Desilting of Irrigation Tank to Enrich the Recharge Capacity
Authors: D Allwin , Ganesan Madhavi 
Published: August 2018

The hydrology of Groundwater movement depends upon the physical and chemical characteristics of both soil and water. These features must be measured and related to subsurface storage space and water dynamics, so as to decide the feasibility of a site for recharge and to select suitable methods and systems of recharge. So that water may be efficiently stored underground and then used independently or conjunctively with releases from surface storage reservoirs. In irrigation tanks, heavy siltation is the main limiting factor for percolation efficiency. The study of geology or soil characteristics in the tank bed for the infiltration recharging system is rather more important. At the same time Hydraulic conductivity is also very important parameter. Therefore, estimates of initial infiltration rates are must for estimating hydraulic conductivities of infiltration system in irrigation tanks. In this study, it has been planned to assess the recharge behavior of the tank bed in order to locate the highly permeable zone for desilting by conducting geophysical survey to demarcate the location for infiltration test. The results obtained from the infiltration test were correlated with the soil properties. From the analysis, the recharge characteristics of the tank bed were assessed.
Urgensi Kewaspadaan Dini dalam Rangka Memperkuat Persatuan dan Kesatuan Bangsa
Authors: Rai Setiabudhi I Ketut , Artha I Gede , Arsha Putra I Putu Rasmadi 
Published: August 2018

Crime Radicalism-terrorism occurs across nations, involves very large networks, making it very difficult to prevent. Indonesia is one of country that vulnerable occur radicalism-terrorism. The purpose of this study is to analyze the urgency of the function of the Community Awareness Forum in an attempt to capture or observe emerging symptoms that tend to have indications of harm or damage and disturb public order and peace in society. In addition, it aims to make efforts in conducting early detection of threats that can damage the unity and unity of the Indonesian nation. This research was conducted by using normative legal research supported by empirical data, with statute approach, conceptual approach and historical approach. The result of the study shows that the Community Awareness Forum strived to work effectively to capture, collect, coordinate and communicate and inform the public about potential security threats, symptoms or catastrophes. The context of early preventive measures can provide recommendations to the government as a government consideration of policies related to public awareness
Kejahatan Radikalisme-terorisme terjadi lintas negara, melibatkan jaringan yang sangat besar, sehingga sangat sulit dicegah. Indonesia adalah salah satu negara yang rentan terjadi radikalisme-terorisme. Tujuan studi ini untuk menganalisa urgensi fungsi Forum Kewaspadaan Dini Masyarakat dalam upaya menangkap atau mengamati gejala-gejala yang muncul yang cenderung ada indikasi membahayakan atau menimbulkan kerugian serta mengganggu ketertiban dan ketentraman dalam masyarakat. Selain itu bertujuan menyusun upaya dalam melakukan deteksi dini terhadap ancaman yang dapat merusak persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan jenis penelitian hukum normative yang ditunjang dengan data empirik, dengan pendekatan the statute approach, conceptual approach dan historis approach. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa Forum Kewaspadaan Dini Masyarakat diupayakan berfungsi secara efektif untuk menangkap, mengumpulkan, mengkoordinasikan dan mengkomunikasikan dan memberi informasi kepada masyarakat tentang potensi ancaman keamanan, gejala atau kejadian bencana. Konteks tindakan pencegahan dini dapat memberikan rekomendasi kepada pemerintah sebagai pertimbangan pemerintah mengenai kebijakan yang berkaitan dengan kesadaran masyarakat.
POTENSI KERTAS SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU PAPER ROPES (POTENTIAL OF PAPER AS THE RAW MATERIAL FOR PAPER ROPES)
Authors: Romas Mungki Septian , Pramuaji Ikhwan , Indriati Lies , Wirawan Sonny Kurnia 
Published: August 2018

One of the raw materials furniture common in Indonesia is rattan. Because of the availability of local rattan is very limited so that it is necessary to find alternative raw materials that can be used to substitute the rattan. Paper ropes made from spinning paper, is one of alternative that can be utilized. Paper ropes making from various spinning papers have been studied. Some types of paper were used in this experiment. The spinning papers were characterized and treated to modify its surface properties especially to increase their water resistance. Paper ropes making were done by using the twisting machine and then the physical properties of paper ropes resulted were tested. The results showed that paper surface treatment increased tensile strength, and reduced water absorption and porosity of treated papers. The use of water barrier chemicals and adhesive are effective in increasing water resistance of paper surface. Decreased water absorption and porosity are 20% - 43% and 30% - 98%, respectively. Based on this result, paper ropes is potential to become an alternative raw material for furniture. ABSTRAKSalah satu bahan baku furnitur umum di Indonesia adalah rotan. Karena ketersediaan rotan lokal sangat terbatas sehingga diperlukan untuk mencari bahan baku alternatif yang dapat digunakan untuk menggantikan rotan. Paper ropes yang terbuat dari spinning paper, merupakan salah satu alternatif yang dapat dimanfaatkan. Pembuatan paper ropes dari berbagai jenis spinning paper telah dipelajari pada penelitian ini. Beberapa jenis kertas digunakan dalam percobaan ini. Spinning paper dikarakterisasi dan diperlakukan khusus untuk memodifikasi sifat permukaannya terutama untuk meningkatkan ketahanan airnya. Pembuatan paper ropes dilakukan dengan menggunakan mesin pemilin dan pengujian sifat fisik paper ropes telah dilakukan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan khusus permukaan kertas meningkatkan kekuatan tarik, dan mengurangi penyerapan air dan porositas. Penggunaan bahan kimia water barrier dan adhesif cukup efektif dalam meningkatkan ketahanan air permukaan kertas. Penurunan penyerapan air dan porositas masing-masing sebesar 20% - 43% dan 30% - 98%. Berdasarkan hasil ini, paper ropes memiliki potensi sebagai bahan bahan baku alternatif untuk furnitur.
The role and significance of the likelihood ratio concept in assessment and interpretation of the results of forensic activities
Authors: Bebeshko G. I. , Omel’yanyuk G. G. , Usov A. I. 
Published: August 2018

A brief review on using the Bayesian concept of the likelihood ratio (LR) in forensic activities is presented. It is proved that the use of the likelihood ratio provides assessing the measure of uncertainty regarding the truth or falsity of the assumption of expertise when taking into account a priori chances and new information appearing in the course of expert research. A possible simulation experiment is presented as an example to calculate a set of the likelihood ratio values from the validation database for forensic examination of sound recordings. Different approaches of using the likelihood ratio in assessing the trueness of the judicial evidence are considered. The concept of the likelihood ratio has been adopted as the standard procedure for different types of examinations used in the laboratory practice, including that of the European network of forensic institutes (ENFSI).
Epidemiology and resistance phenotypes of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Greece, 2014 to 2016
Authors: Galani Irene , Karaiskos Ilias , Karantani Irene , Papoutsaki Vassiliki , Maraki Sofia , Papaioannou Vassiliki , Kazila Polyzo , Tsorlini Helen , Charalampaki Nikoletta , Toutouza Marina , Vagiakou Helen , Pappas Konstantinos , Kyratsa Anna , Kontopoulou Konstantina , Legga Olga , Petinaki Efthymia , Papadogeorgaki Helen , Chinou Efrosini , Souli Maria , Giamarellou Helen ,   on behalf of the study collaborators
Published: August 2018

Background and aim
A multicentre nationwide surveillance study was conducted in Greek hospitals to evaluate epidemiology of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates, and their susceptibilities to last-line antibiotics. Methods: Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were evaluated by Etest, colistin MICs were also evaluated by broth microdilution SensiTest (now known as ComASP) Colistin. Carbapenemase genes were detected by PCR. Clonal relatedness was assessed by PFGE. Isolates were prospectively collected between November 2014 and April 2016, from 15 hospitals. Results: Among 394 isolates, K. pneumoniae carbepenemase (KPC) remained the most prevalent carbapenemase (66.5%). NDM was the second most prevalent (13.7%), identified in 12 hospitals, followed by VIM (8.6%). OXA-48- and double carbapenemase-producers remained rare (3.6%, 6.3%, respectively). Carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates showed high resistance to last-line antibiotics. Gentamicin and colistin were the most active in vitro with 61.9% and 59.6% of the isolates to be inhibited at ≤ 2mg/L, followed by fosfomycin (susceptibility (S): 58.4%) and tigecycline (S: 51.5%). Ceftazidime/avibactam inhibited 99.6% of KPC and 100% of OXA-48-like-producing isolates, while temocillin was active against 58% of KPC isolates at urinary breakpoint of ≤ 32mg/L* and only 2.7% at systemic breakpoint of ≤ 8mg/L. NDM-producing isolates belonged mainly to one clone, whereas KPC, VIM, OXA-48 and double carbapenemase-producers were mainly polyclonal. Conclusions: KPC remains the predominant carbapenemase among K. pneumoniae in Greece, followed by NDM, whereas changing trends of resistance rates to last-line antimicrobials against carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae with the exception of ceftazidime/avibactam mandates continuing surveillance to support clinical practice.
Role of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) gene polymorphisms in pituitary adenoma development. Literature review
Authors: Morkūnaitė G. , Glebauskienė B. , Liutkevičienė R. 
Published: August 2018

Hypophysis is a small but important human internal gland that regulates the hormonal activity of other glands. Pituitary adenoma (PA) is one of the most common human neoplasias localised in the sphenoid area. Recently, many studies have investigated the causes of PA but the main factors that determine the appearance of PA have not yet been identified. The most important agent of tumors are genes which could determine tumor appearance. One of these factors could be the SIRT1 gene which is important for regulating the metabolic processes and has a significant effect on tumors.In this article, we will review the PA classification’s innovation, etiology, pathogenesis, SIRT1 polymorphisms and their significance for PA development.
Vegetative status in patients with transient ischemic attack and stroke
Authors: Halinouskaya N. V. , Samsonau S. V. 
Published: August 2018

Background. Presented work aims to study the status of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in two groups of patients during 10-day acute period. One group consists of patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) and another group consists of patients with stroke. The latter group includes patients with various size of stroke.Prospective cohort study was carried out in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Gomel State Medical University, Stroke Unit of the Gomel Regional Veterans Hospital, between May 2014 and March 2016. The groups included in the study were composed as follows: TIA group contained 13 patients and Stroke group contained 84 patients, including 61 with size of stroke lower than 15 mm (lacunar stroke – LS) and 23 with size of stroke bigger than 15 mm (total stroke – TS). Heart rate variability (HRV) was used to describe status of the ANS. It was measured at the 1st and 10th day of staying in the hospital. Obtained HRV records were analyzed using the following four parameters: SDNN (standard deviation of the normal-to-normal R-R intervals, in ms), ΔX (the difference between maximal and minimal R-R interval, in ms), Mo (mode of the duration of R-R intervals, in ms), AMo (amplitude of the R-R intervals mode, in percent).Results. For the HRV taken on the 1st day of admission, the dependence between ΔX (representing activity of parasympathetic part of ANS) and Mo (representing sympathetic part of ANS) was found to be significantly different in TIA and TS groups (p=0.01).Conclusion. The key difference between TIA and TS is a difference in the relationship between the humoral regulation of the activities of the ANS and the parasympathetic part activity at the 1st day, which determines specific features of pathogenesis of the transient ischemia.
Tick-borne encephalitis: students’ attitude and knowledge analysis
Authors: Mineikytė R. , Navickaitė G. , Valaikienė J. 
Published: August 2018

Background. Lithuania is one of the countries with the highest incidence of TBE in Europe. In 2015 there was 12 cases per 100 000 people per year and in 2016 this number was higher by two times. The aim of this study is to investigate and evaluate I–IV year medical students’ attitude and knowledge of TBE incidences in Lithuania, risk of getting it, complications, treatment, preventive methods and behaviour, and information sources about tick-borne diseases.Materials and methods. The study was conducted using an anonymous questionnaire, which was administered to 404 students studying at I–IV year medical courses (average age 20.7±1.56, range from 17 to 30 years). The questionnaire consisted of 21 semi-closed questions. There were 6 questions about TBE, its incidence, complications and treatment, 9 questions about preventive methods of tick-borne diseases, and 2 questions about information sources and how accessible this information is.Results. TBE as a tick-borne disease was named by 397 (98.3%) students and Lyme borreliosis was named by 382 (94.6%). The fact that TBE incidence in Lithuania is high (>11 cases per 100 000 per year) was known only to 58 (14.4%) respondents, 159 (39.4%) answered that the incidence is medium (2–10 cases per 100 000 per year). The most commonly named complications of TBE were paralysis and paresis – 327 (81%) students. 3 respondents (1%) thought that TBE is a dis ease without any complications. The most effective preventive method, chosen by 237 (58.7%) students, was vaccination. There were 169 (41.8%) vaccinated students. 106 (26%) students thought that there are no specific treatment for TBE, only supportive care. The fact that people are well enough informed about tick-borne diseases was supported by 113 (28%) students, and 193 (47.8%) students thought that there is lack of information. 219 (54%) students named media as the main source of information.Conclusions. Only 14.4% of students knew that TBE incidence in Lithuania is high, not medium. Almost all of them agreed that TBE causes long term complications but only one of four knew that there is no specific, only supportive care. The majority of students think that vaccination is the most effective preventive method and almost half of students were vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis. Every second student thinks that society is not enough informed about tick-borne diseases.
Librarian Support for Researchers in Ontario Hospitals
Authors: McDiarmid Mary , Lam Michael Thomas 
Published: August 2018

Introduction This study investigates the extent to which Ontario hospital librarians and library resources support researchers and describe the librarians' participation in research capacity building within their institutions. Methods A 16-question SurveyMonkey™ web-based survey questionnaire was disseminated via email to 53 potential participants consisted of library directors, managers and solo librarians. Results The response rate was 60%. The number of researchers supported by librarians ranged from 10 or less to 76 or more researchers in the past 10 months. Librarians supported a variety of scholarly research outputs, assisting researchers with journal articles being the most frequently supported activity. The top three library resources used to support researchers were licensed electronic journals, print collections and expert librarian searches. One of the reported ways librarians received training to better assist researchers was via online continuing education.Discussion As others have reported, there was a predominance of support for literature studies including literature reviews and systematic reviews. Surprisingly, some librarians reported that they had all the databases or resources they needed to support research, while an alarming 79 per cent of respondents reported not having access to all the databases and resources they needed. Lack of access to databases or online resources may have a negative effect on the quality of research the librarians provided. Raising the awareness of the role of the librarian in supporting researchers in the hospital setting can inform the health sciences librarians' professional practices and provide evidence of the library's participation in the research capacity building of the organization.