bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Landuse and land cover dynamics in the Volta River Basin surrounding APSD forest plantation, Ghana
Authors: Koranteng Addo , Adu-Poku Isaac , Zawiła-Niedźwiecki Tomasz 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Forest plantation is reckoned to accounts for 7% of total global forest cover and has the potential to provide 75% of the global industrial round wood supply. The study analyzed forest resource use trend, mapped out areas of high biodiversity conservation, and made recommendations to promote and sustain large-scale plantation development against the background of anthropogenic pressure on vulnerable ecosystems and biodiversity management.
The methodology adopted for the study involved the application of geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing techniques, field survey and community interactions. Major findings of the assessment include substantial land use/land cover conversion from one category to another within the past 20 years as a result of agricultural expansion, urbanisation, charcoal production and wood fuel harvesting; dense woodland and riverine forest experienced decline for the 20-year period whilst agriculture open woodland/grassland and settlement were appreciated; floral diversity was high in the dense woodlands with low regeneration potential because of persistent annual wild fires; significant socio-economic and environmental impacts resulting in the conversion of woodlands and removal of riverine vegetation leading to drying out of streams; charcoal production and shifting cultivation leading to decrease in soil productivity and poor crop yields that promotes poverty amongst the inhabitants.
The genus Rhytidodoides Price, 1939 (Digenea: Rhytidodidae) in Brazil: New geographic occurrence and report of pathology in the gallbladder
Authors: Werneck M. R. , Mastrangelli A. , Velloso R. , Baldassin P. , Jerdy H. , Carvalho E. C. Q. 
Published: May 2019

Summary
The present note describes the occurrence of Rhytidodoides intestinalis and Rhytidodoides similis (Digenea: Rhytidodidae) in the gallbladder of two juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas - Testu- dines, Cheloniidae) found on the coast of Brazil. Both were detected in gallbladder and intestine of green turtles: Rhytidodoides similis (United States, Panama, Costa Rica and Brazil) and R. intestinais (United States, Panama and Costa Rica). This note is the first report of R. intestinalis in Brazil and South-West Atlantic Ocean. Also the histological lesions caused by the parasites in one gallbladder are described.
Intestinal parasites of pets and other house-kept animals in Moscow
Authors: Kurnosova O. P. , Arisov M. V. , Odoyevskaya I. M. 
Published: May 2019

Summary
A study screening pet animals (dogs, cats, chinchillas, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, primates, reptiles, and hedgehogs) within Moscow city limits for intestinal parasitic diseases has been conducted over a period of 6 years. According to the study, parasitic infections caused by intestinal protozoa are found in pet animals more frequently than by intestinal helminths. Although dogs and cats exhibit the highest level of diversity of intestinal parasite species, in the group of exotic animals, helminth infection are found much less frequently and parasitic fauna is represented mostly by intestinal protozoa with a high percentage of mixed infection. The most widespread helminth infeсtion of dogs and cats is toxocarosis (respectively 2.5 and 5.7 %) and the most widespread protozoan infection is Giardia sp. (9.8 and 4.6 %). Giardia sp. was found in 47.4 % of chinchillas, Cryptosporidium sp. was more frequently found in ferrets (6.55 %), protozoa from the family Trichomonadida was found in guinea pigs (9 %), Eimeria sp. in rabbits (13.9 %), Acanthocephala in primates (15.7 %), and eggs from the generaOxyurida (59 %), along with protozoa from the family Trichomonadida, in reptiles. Capillaria sp. was most prevalent in hedgehogs (33.4 %). Acanthocephala eggs, as well as protozoa from the Giardia and Entamoeba genera, were more frequently found in primates. Parasites common to animals and humans, which may become a source of infection for the latter under certain conditions, have been identified in pet animals.
On two morphologically different cysticercoids of the genus Eurycestus (Cestoda: Dilepididae) in Artemia franciscana (Arthropoda: Artemiidae) in a hypersaline pond in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Authors: Schuster R. K. 
Published: May 2019

Summary
During a survey on tapeworm larval stages in Artemia franciscana from an artificial pond in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a high prevalence of Eurycestus avoceti-like cysticercoids was established. Adult male and female crustaceans showed a prevalence of 61.9 and 62.7 %, respectively. The intensity ranged from one to four and one to three cyst, respectively. Out of 215 examined cysticercoids, 207 specimens had morphological features matching with E. avoceti. The flaky structure of the surrounding capsule, the elongated shape of the cysticercoid and the larger number of hooklets on the suckers suggest that the eight further larval cestodes belonged to another species of the genus Eurycestus.
Particularities of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Adults
Authors: Anghel Larisa , Prisacariu Cristina , Sascău Radu , Macovei Liviu , Cristea Elena-Cătălina , Prisacariu Georgiana , Stătescu Cristian 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Coronary heart disease occurs more often in patients over the age of 45. However, recent data shows a growing incidence of coronary events in younger patients also. Young patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) represent a relatively small proportion of subjects suffering from an acute ischemic event. However, they represent a subset that is distinguished from elderly patients by a different profile of risk factors, often atypical clinical presentation, and different prognosis. The prevalence of risk factors such as smoking, dyslipidemia, and a family history of coronary events is higher in this group of patients compared to the general population with AMI. Because of an important negative impact on the patients’ psychology, impaired working abilities, and a high socioeconomical burden, myocardial infarction in young patients represents an important cardiovascular pathology. This manuscript aims to present the particularities of AMI occuring at a young age, in comparison with the rest of the population with AMI.
Assessing the Spatio-Temporal Pattern of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Osun Drainage Basin, Nigeria
Authors: Ashaolu Eniola Damilola , Olorunfemi Jacob Funso , Ifabiyi Ifatokun Paul 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Over the years, Osun drainage basin has witnessed tremendous increase in population, and urbanization that have changed the landscape of the area. This study evaluated the spatio-temporal pattern of land use/land cover change (LULC) in the study area, and made hydrological inferences. Landsat imageries were acquired from USGS-EROS satellite image database for the period 1984, 2000 and 2015, while the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) was obtained from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) of the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA). Supervised image classification using the Maximum Likelihood Algorithm in Erdas Imagine was adopted to classified the land use/land cover of the study area into seven classes. Elevation, aspect and slope of the study area were processed from DEM using ArcGIS. Modules for Land Use Change Evaluation (MOLUSCE) plugin in QGIS was used to simulate the basin future LULC change, using change driving factors of population, elevation, aspect and slope of the study area. There was about 234% increase in built up areas and 89.22% in crop/shrubs between 1984 and 2015. The most significant decrease in LULC occurred in forest (58.75%) and wetland (84.69%) during this period. The predicted future LULC change suggests that only about 12% of the basin will remain under forest cover by the year 2046. The results underscored the increasing anthropogenic activities in the basin that influenced recharge rate, surface runoff, incidences of soil erosion, etc., in Osun drainage basin. The planting of the lost native trees was recommended for the sustainability of the basin’s ecosystem.
Calculation of the Impedance of an E-cored Coil Placed Above a Conductive Material with a Surface Hole
Authors: Tytko Grzegorz , Dziczkowski Leszek 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
In eddy current testing, probe-coils with the E-type pot core are commonly used for detecting defects in test objects. In this paper, an analytical mathematical model of such a probe placed above a two-layered conductive material with a surface hole has been presented. The final formulas in the closed form that make it possible to calculate the coil impedance were worked out using the truncated region eigenfunction expansion (TREE) method and implemented in Matlab. Changes in resistance and reactance were determined for both material without a hole and for space containing no conductor. The results were compared with those obtained for the air-cored coil and the I-cored coil. The correctness of the calculations was confirmed through experimental measurements and with the finite element method (FEM) in the COMSOL Multiphysics package
A Phase Difference Measurement Method Based on the Extended Kalman Filter for Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
Authors: Chen Nan , Fan Shangchun , Zheng Dezhi 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
According to the characteristics of stable single-phase flow, a phase difference measurement method based on the extended Kalman filter is proposed in this paper for use with Coriolis mass flowmeters. Firstly, the Mallat algorithm is applied to filter out interference signals. Then, the frequency and phase difference of the two reconstructed signals are detected through the extended Kalman filter. Compared with the sliding Goertzel algorithm or discrete time Fourier transform, the proposed method does not need to predict the signal frequency and avoids quadratic error. Simulations and experiments show that the proposed method has stronger anti-interference, higher measurement accuracy and lower relative error than the existing method based on the Hilbert transformation.
Observational Case-Control Study on The Risk Factors of Fetal Macrosomia and Fetal-Maternal Associated Pathology
Authors: Glodean Delia Monica , Miclea Diana , Zaharie Gabriela , Mihăilă Janina Mihaela , Popa Amorin Remus 
Published: May 2019

AbstractBackground and aims:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the frequency of demographic and clinical risk factors for fetal macrosomia, maternal pregestational, gestational and intra partum pathology associated with macrosomia, and to investigate the dynamic of these parameters in a decade.Material and method:We conducted two studies, a case-control study of 261 mothers who delivered macrosomic babies and 241 mothers who delivered normal weight babies in 2016, and then we compared the parameters obtained from the study group of 261women who delivered in 2016 macrosomic babies with those of a study group of 220 women who delivered macrosomic babies in 2006 at Gynecology I County Hospital of Cluj-Napoca. The data was stored and analyzed using Microsoft Excel.Results and conclusions:Overweight before pregnancy, the excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and the delivery of a macrosomic baby increase the risk to deliver in the future a macrosomic baby. Mothers who delivered macrosomic babies had a higher incidence of thyroid gland pathology (hypofunction) and gestational diabetes than those who delivered normal weight babies.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis Characteristics in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Firănescu Adela-Gabriela , Moța Maria 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are two chronic diseases with major impact on worldwide morbidity and mortality. DM significantly increases the risk of death, therapeutic failure and relapse of TB, requiring a much more careful monitoring of these patients. In this article we present the case of a patient with type 2 DM in the stage of major chronic complications, with numerous risk factors for TB and atypical symptomatology, pulmonary X-ray showing active TB lesions. The patient did not follow the diabetologist's recommendations, discontinuing the antidiabetic treatment on his own initiative. The glycemic imbalance and chronic alcoholism caused the failure of the anti TB therapy.
Treatment difficulties in salivary gland cancer
Authors: Patrascu Elena , Melinte Violeta , Paraschiv-Ferariu Carmen , Sarafoleanu Codrut 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Salivary gland cancers are represented by a heterogeneous histologic group of tumors, with low incidence, which may appear both in major and minor salivary glands. This article presents a review of the difficulties which may be encountered in this pathology during the treatment. The diagnosis of salivary gland cancers is often delayed, due to the histopathologic and immunohistochemistry results given in different period of times. There can be several difficulties in following the oncologic pre-treatment protocols, in terms of imaging technique, as MRI, useful for disease staging.
The treatment of salivary gland cancers is complex, due to the local anatomy and their aggressive potential. Because of their decreased incidence, there are few data that investigate the treatment in the case of these diseases. The current therapy available for the patients with salivary gland cancers is represented by complete surgical resection. Several treatment difficulties in cancers of the salivary glands may come from the surgical limitations and the insufficient data for adjuvant and palliative treatment. Due to the limitations of the local health system, there is a heterogeneous distribution of the oncologic centers, lack of equipment, prolonged time to follow general protocols, despite the aspect of case-individualized therapy according to the guidelines. We must not forget the tumor behaviour and individual reactivity of different patients to the same treatment protocol.
Method of stenting the lacrimal sac after performing dacryocystorhinostomy
Authors: Lapusneanu Lucian , Neacsu Alina 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Lacrimal stents were used in the past to preserve the caliber of the lacrimal pathways after surgery, trauma, reconstruction, etc. Recently, their role in preventing functional epiphora has also been highlighted. Over the years, the stents have evolved and different models, materials and surgical techniques for positioning have appeared. Extensive and accurate knowledge of the type and design of the stent, the correct insertion technique offer optimal results depending on the anatomical area and the type of disorder of the lacrimal pathways. We will present the advantages of a simple catheterization technique for the lacrimal sac, endoscopic post-dacryocystorhinostomy.
Orbital decompression for inverted papilloma – Case report
Authors: Budu Vlad , Decuseara Tatiana , Bulescu Ioan Alexandru , Ilinca Lavinia , Panfiloiu Alexandru 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Inverted papilloma is a rare benign sinonasal tumor with a still unclear etiology. In the last decades, HPV implication in inverted papilloma etiopathogeny has been studied and demonstrated in some scientific research papers, but with no causality proven. Imagistic investigations and the Krouse classification establish the surgical approach. Endoscopic surgery represents the golden standard treatment for most cases of inverted papilloma, while external or combined approaches present limited indications.
The authors present a case and therapeutic plan of an inverted papilloma located in the ethmoid sinus, with origin in the lamina papyracea and high-risk HPV implication.
Seroprevalence and risk factors for hepatitis E virus infection in the Romanian adult population: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital
Authors: Gheorghiță Valeriu , Ștefan Ion , Olaru Ioana Diana , Radu Adelina Maria , Săndulescu Oana , Streinu-Cercel Anca , Streinu-Cercel Adrian 
Published: May 2019

Abstract

Background: The primary goal was to estimate the seroprevalence of autochthonous hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in adult Romanian population. Additionally, we aimed to identify the risk factors associated with the HEV seropositive status.

Methods: Between January 2015 and December 2016, 201 adult patients were tested for antiHEV-IgG. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine for factors associated with a positive HEV-IgG test. The level of significance was set at α = 0.05.

Results: The final analysis included 175 patients who followed the study protocol. Forty-sex (26.3%) had positive, 121 (69.1%) had negative, and 8 (4.6%) had indeterminate antiHEV-IgG results. Patients with positive anti-HEV-IgG were older [median age: 54.5 years (IQR 43-65)] compared to patients with negative anti-HEV-IgG [median age: 37.5 years (IQR 28-57.5)], p <0.001. A positive HEV-IgG was more common in patients with history of blood transfusions [n=10 (22.7%) versus (vs) n=11 (9.4%), p=0.025], in those with immunosuppressive conditions [n=18 (40.9%) vs n=27 (23.1%), p=0.025] and in patients with positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) [n=14 (31.1%) vs n=10 (10.3%), p=0.002].

Conclusions: In conclusion, we found that autochthonous HEV seropositivity is common in our study population, especially in older patients, previous blood transfusions, presence of immunosuppressive conditions, and positive HBsAg.
Real-Time Freeway Traffic State Estimation Based on the Second-Order Divided Difference Kalman Filter
Authors: Ouessai Asmâa , Keche Mokhtar 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Reliable road traffic state identification systems should be designed to provide accurate traffic state information anywhere and anytime. In this paper we propose a road traffic classification system, based on traffic variables estimated using the second order Divided Difference Kalman Filter (DDKF2). This filter is compared with the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) using both simulated and real-world dataset of highway traffic. Monte-Carlo simulations indicate that the DDKF2 outperforms the EKF filter in terms of parameters estimation error. The real-word evaluation of the DDKF2 filter in terms of classification rate confirms that this filter is promising for real-world traffic state identification systems.
Identifying Road Traffic Accidents Hotspots Areas Using GIS in Ethiopia: A Case Study of Hosanna Town
Authors: Hayidso Temesgen Haile , Gemeda Dessalegn Obsi , Abraham Ashenif Melese 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Due to increasing human population and the number of vehicles, road traffic accident has significant influence on human life and economic development. In the present study, road traffic accident data of three years (2015-2017) were obtained from Hosanna Town Traffic Police Department, and Hosanna Town Transport Authority in Ethiopia. The Global Position System was used to know X, Y coordinates of the accident locations. Global Position System point data and accident data were added to road network data using the ‘Joins and relates’ function in ArcGIS. The results of the study showed a total of 241 Road traffic accidents (RTAs) were occurred in the town from which about 208 victims occurred on people and 33 damaged properties. Based on severity and frequencies of RTAs top nine hot spot areas were identified which requires high attention to protect people and property from damage and loss. Thus, the government and other concerned stakeholders should provide public education and awareness creation to reduce risk of fatalities and property damage due to RTAs in Hosanna town.
Konsep Desain Lansekap Areal Selamat Datang Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Udayana Kampus Bukit Jimbaran, Bali
Authors: HAMONANGAN AULIA AKBAR ISMAIL , SARWADANA SANG MADE , YUSIANA LURY SEVITA 
Published: May 2019

ABSTRACT Landscape Design Concept of Faculty of Agriculture Welcome Area in Udayana University Jimbaran Campus, Bali Campus is an area which multi-segment interactions will be taking place, the landscape situation has to manage to create a fine condition and gain good quality of education inside. As a front yard area which will be passed through by everybody who wants to come inside the campus welcome area has to raise any good impression and able to support the students requirement area to do their campus activities. This research has purpose to create a concept of landscape design of welcome area which has values of aesthetic, functional, and creating landscape identity of faculty of agriculture the University of Udayana. This researh has four steps: site measuring, inventaritation, analysis and syntesis, and creating the concepts. The concept of design is formal with Bali traditional arrangement. The concept will aplicate some principals of design such as balance, proportion, repetation, scale, and use shapes streinght and simetry. The concept of space create from Balinese local traditional wisdom the Tri Hita Karana (three source of happiness). The final products are concept plan and some drawings of 3D ilustration. Design concept with traditional Bali arragement wish to be aplicated by all of institution in the University of Udayana to create a unity of landscape which based on Bali local wishdom. Keywords: bali, campus, landscape design, udayana, welcome area
Aplikasi Filosofi Tri Hita Karana dalam Konsep Perencanaan Lansekap Gereja Katolik Santa Maria Immaculata, Tabanan
Authors: WARDANI IVANNA WISNU , SUDARSANA A.A. GEDE DALEM , SARWADANA SANG MADE 
Published: May 2019

ABSTRACT Tri Hita Karana as Site Plan Concepts of Santa Maria Immaculata Catholic Church Tabanan Landscape Santa Maria Immaculata Catholic Church Tabanan (SMICCT) landscape has been developed for sufficient the user activities. There is no particular site plan concept, therefore SMICCT garden is not well ordered. This research aims to apply Tri Hita Karana (THK) as SMICCT site plan concept, to adjust THK with the user activities and apply the garden elements that unify the characters of THK. The results of this research showed that SMICCT landscape needs to be structured the garden to create a space and provide atmosphere which contains the activities of users. THK as SMICCT site plan concepts are used to categorize the space based on the user activities, and to choose garden elements in creating the atmosphere of space on the SMICCT landscape. Keywords: cultural inculturation, tri hita karana, site plan
Studi Nilai dan Distribusi Biodiversitas di Daerah Aliran Sungai (DAS) Ciliwung Hulu
Authors: WAHYUNI SRY , WIJAYA SYARTINILIA 
Published: May 2019

ABSTRACT Study of Biodiversity Value and Distribution in The Upper Stream of Ciliwung Watershed Watershed is one of the ecological boundary that has important role related to landscape sustainability. Ciliwung Watershed is categorized as super-priority watershed in Indonesia and provides landscape services particularly mentioned in this study is biodiversity value.The study sites were located in three sub-districts in the upper stream of Ciliwung Watershed (Ciawi, Megamendung, Cisarua), Bogor District of West Java. The main objectives of this study were to analyze value and distribution of biodiversity using six indicators of landscape sustainability. The six indicators (presence of threatened species, land use and land cover change, land use intensity of organic agricultural, population, occupation, and infrastructure) were analyzed using geographical information system (GIS). Based on the result, it can be shown that Cisarua and Megamendung sub-district are the first and second largest area with high biodiversity value (4.022 Ha and 2.099 Ha). Meanwhile, Ciawi sub-district has no area with high biodiversity value. Finally, we propose six recomendations of landscape management for biodiversity sustainability in the upper stream of Ciliwung Watershed. Keywords:biodiversity value, Ciliwung Watershed, landscape service, GIS, landscape management