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Analyzing the efficiency of moderate and deep cooling of air at the inlet of gas turbine in various climatic conditions
Authors: Radchenko A. M. , Zongming Y. , Portnoi B. S. 
Published: June 2019

The efficiency of deep cooling air at the inlet of gas turbine unite to the temperature of 10 °С by waste heat recovery combined absorption-ejector chiller was analyzed in climatic conditions at Kharkov site, Ukraine, and Beijing site, China, and compared with the moderate cooling to the temperature of 15°C in traditional absorption lithium-bromide chiller. The refrigerant ejector chiller is chosen as the most simple and reliable in operation chiller. It was used as the low-temperature stage for subcooling the air precooled in absorption lithium-bromide chiller to the temperature about 15 °C. Both waste heat recovery absorption lithium-bromide chiller and ejector chiller use the heat of gas turbine unite exhaust gas to produce a cooling capacity. Air cooling at the inlet of gas turbine unite was investigated for varying climatic conditions during the year. The current values of temperature depression with cooling ambient air to different temperatures of 10 °C and 15 °C and corresponding cooling capacities required were calculated. The comparison of the effect due to gas turbine unite inlet air cooling was performed by annual fuel saving and power production growth. With this the current values of turbine power output increase and specific fuel consumption decrease due to cooling inlet air from current varying ambient temperatures to the temperatures of 10 °C and 15 °C were calculated. It was shown that annual fuel saving and power production growth have increased by 1,8 times for Kharkov (Ukraine) site climatic conditions and by 1,6 times for Beijing (China) site due to deep cooling air to the temperature of 10 °C by absorption-ejector chiller as compared with cooling inlet air to the temperature of 15 °C by absorption lithium-bromide chiller.
ANN-based evaluation of wind power generation: A case study in Kutahya, Turkey
Authors: Özgür Mustafa Arif 
Published: June 2019

Wind energy is one of the most signiﬁcant and rapidly developing renewable energy sources in the world and it provides a clean energy resource, which is a promising alternative in the short term in Turkey. The wind energy potential in various parts of Turkey is becoming economical due to reductions in wind turbine costs, and in fossil fuel atmospheric pollution. This paper is to present, in brief, wind potential in Turkey and to perform an investigation on the wind energy potential of the Kutahya region. A wind measurement station was established at Dumlupinar University Main Campus in order to ﬁgure out the wind energy potential in the province. This study analyses the electricity generation capacity of the Kutahya region, Turkey, which uses the wind power system. In the study, the wind data collected from wind measurement stations between July 2001 and June 2004 (36 months) were evaluated to determine the energy potential of the region. Using this energy potential value, the power generation capacity of Kutahya was investigated for 17 different wind turbines. In this analysis, an ANN-based model and Weibull and Rayleigh distribution models were used to determine the power generation. In the ANN model, different feed-forward back propagation learning algorithms, namely Pola-Ribiere Conjugate Gradient, Levenberg–Marquardt and Scaled Conjugate Gradient were applied. The best appropriate model was determined as Levenberg–Marquardt with 15 neurons in a single hidden layer. Using the best ANN topology, it was determined that all the turbines were profitable except turbine type 1. The system with the turbine type 3 was decisively the most profitable case as determined at the end of the study according to Net Present Value concept.
ÂŞIK VEYSEL’İN “KARA TOPRAK” ŞİİRİNE ONTOLOJİK BİR YAKLAŞIM
Authors: GÜMÜŞ İbrahim 
Published: June 2019

Tabiat unsurları yaşamın başlangıcından beri insanoğlu için önemli olmuştur. Öyle ki yaratılışı anlatan mitlerde ilk insan bir mağarada su ve toprağın karşımı sonucu oluştu. En eski mitik anlatılardan halk şiirlerine kadar genelde tabiat özelde ise toprak varlığın ayrılmaz bir parçası olarak yer aldı. Doğa ile iç içe yaşayan âşıklar şiirlerinde duygu ve düşüncelerini aktarırken doğanın bütün unsurlarını kullanmıştır. Âşıklık geleneği, Türk sözlü kültür geleneğinin temel dinamiklerinden biridir. Kam, baksı, ozanların Anadolu’daki ardılı olan âşıklar, birincil kültür ortamı bağlamında düşündüğümüzde kültürel kodları muhafaza etmiş ve gelecek nesillere aktarmıştır. Bu bağlamda âşıklar Türk kültürünün sürekliliği açısından önemli işlevlere sahiptirler. 1894 yılında Sivas’ın Sivrialan köyünde doğan Veysel Şatıroğlu, küçük yaşlarda çiçek hastalığı nedeniyle gözlerini kaybeder. Babasının oyalansın diye aldığı saz ile birlikte çalıp söylemeye başlar. Onun gözlerinin görmemesi ve çektiği büyük acılar sanatında olgunlaşmasını sağlar. Âşık Veysel, Türkçe’yi saf ve temiz bir şekilde kullanarak duygu ve düşüncelerini anlaşılır biçimde dile getirmiş bir âşıktır. Âşık Veysel, şiirlerinde tabiat unsularına yer vermiş ve tasavvufun en önemli konusu olan “anasır-ı erbaa”yı da şiirlerine konu etmiştir. Bu makalede Âşık Veysel’in “Kara Toprak” adlı şiiri ontolojik bir yaklaşımla çözümlenmiştir.
Functional Modifications and Electronic Influences on Tetra-aza Macrocyclic Cu(II) Complexes
Authors: Niebuhr Brian P. , 2019 Class of 
Published: June 2019

A library of novel tetra-aza macrocyclic molecules, specifically 3,6,9,15-tetraazabicyclo [9.3.1]pentadeca-1(15),11,13-trienederivatives, capable of chelating metal ions in vivo have been synthesized. Applications of these complexes are currently being pursued as a 1) therapeutic, focusing on radical scavenging and metal chelation, and 2) diagnostic tool such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents when complexed with specific metal ions. However, a full study of the electronic effects imparted by substitution to the pyridyl moiety and the subsequent impact on the metal center have not been explored. The objective of the present study is to characterize metal complexes of four tetra-aza macrocyclic metal chelating molecules. The pyridyl functional groups studied include: A) uper (II) complexes. Analysis of the resulting copper (II) complex of the p-nitrile tetra-aza macrocycle (L6) indicate a six-coordinate metal center based on X-ray diffraction. UV-visible spectroscopy and electrochemistry help to confirm donor strength among the ligand series as well as a comparison to other tetra-aza macrocycles of interest. modified pyridyl (L1), B) p-hydroxyl (L2), and C)p-nitrile modified pyridyls (L6) on a pyclen base structure. Notable progress has been made in developing an optimal procedure for obtaining cop.
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A Phenomenological Analysis of Disability and Empowerment
Authors: Ptak Martin , 2019 Class of 
Published: June 2019

The “Martin ReWire Movement Method” (MRMM) is a dance-derived, improvisational technique which focuses on both random, unplanned movement sequences and timed moments of movement repetition. The effects of MRMM are studied within a group of dancers with cerebral palsy. In the study, areas of spasticity, flexibility, and range of motion are observed, recorded, and calculated using motion-tracking software. Beyond these physical effects, there is another area of study regarding the qualitative effects of this dance technique with relation to emotionality and empowerment. In order to better analyze these qualitative data within this population, a different form of research is required: phenomenology. Phenomenological research is focused on heuristics, which is described as an area of study with a primary focus on an individual’s identity and experiences as well as philosophy of mind. This area of scholarship is less known but remains valid and important as supported by the literature. Gathering data using this research model, in this study, consisted of open-ended, interview-style discussion and interaction with each of the dance participants. By learning and understanding the various aspects of these individuals’ lives a more intelligible perception of empowerment materializes. Further phenomenological research is warranted to continue learning about the quality of life aspects of MRMM within a participant population.
Assets, Liabilities, and Gender Equity
Authors: Helf Marisa , 2017 Class of 
Published: June 2019

Men and women communicate differently. However, existing research has yet to examine if the stereotypical gender communication differences are evident in all groups and settings, in particular the case of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) when presenting financial results. The growing number of female CEOs in the business world creates the possibility of gender-related variation in the communication of financial results, and thus different interpretations of that information by users of financial reports.
This study synthesizes existing research on gender, CEO, oral, and financial communication to fill the gap in research and answer the question: do CEO gender and company economic performance affect how CEOs communicate financial results? Through text analysis of year-end earnings release press conferences and regression analysis of factors that influence measures of the attributes of communication, this study reveals male and female CEO communication patterns do not necessarily align with existing stereotypes. Results show clear differences as expected, unexpected differences, and several non-differences, illustrating that, as a whole, male and female CEO communication are surprisingly similar.
The similarities may be due to the individual personalities of CEOs, a function of a long-standing male dominated executive environment, or other factors not controlled for in the models used in this study. Either way, analysts and other financial statement users should refrain from over-interpreting CEO language on the basis of gender as gender and economic performance appear to have an overall trivial effect on the substance and style of CEO communication.
Clinical Judgment and the Utilization of Psychometric Instruments for Vocational Assessment
Authors: Beveridge Scott , Chan Christian , DiNardo Jeff , Glickman Courtney 
Published: June 2019

BackgroundOver the last 40 years advances in the field of rehabilitation counseling continue to play a major role in the professional identity, skills, and competencies of rehabilitation counselors. While advances have developed in several areas (e.g., multiculturalism, ethics) within the scope of rehabilitation counseling research and practice, there are research gaps for vocational evaluation and the psychometric properties of instruments utilized for assessment.ObjectiveThis study sought to investigate what psychometric instruments rehabilitation counselors utilize for assessment. Primarily, our goal was to seek major details in how practicing rehabilitation counselors utilize psychometric assessments in their work environments and any ethical concerns involved with their use. We sought to investigate the presence of what assessment tools are commonly used by rehabilitation counseling practitioners and the frequency with which they are used.MethodsData from 228 participants was analyzed using a mixed-methods research design with a goal of obtaining both quantitative and qualitative data simultaneously. We sought to determine if there were any statistically significant differences on whether demographic variables affected the selection and use of psychometric assessments.FindingsAverage use of psychometric instruments for assessment use for the entire sample was low, at .66 (between “never” and “sometimes”). Average assessment use for the five subgroups ranged from .37 (body system function) to .99 (interests). Average use for individual assessments ranged from .08 to 2.07. There was a significant effect for education, (R2 = .039 F(1) = 8.82, p = .003).ConclusionsResults indicate higher education levels were associated with increased utilization of psychometric instruments. In addition, collaboration between psychometric assessments and clinical judgment have proven to be valuable in overall quality of rehabilitation services provided.
Prevention of Transmission of TB Disease with the Approach of Neuman System Model in Kawangu Community Health Center East Sumba Regency Indonesia
Authors: Gunawan Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini 
Published: June 2019

<strong>Introduction</strong>: Family empowerment needs to be done to improve the knowledge, awareness and willingness of the family in its efforts to prevent the transmission of TB disease. This study aims to explainÂ the influence of the approach <em>Neumanâ€™s System Model</em> to the prevention of transmission of TB. <strong>Methods</strong>: The design of this study is quasy experimental with the approach of the pre-post mehod with control group design. Sample research as many as 32 of the family, namely the 16 families in the treatment group and 16 families in the control group were determined purposively. <strong>Results</strong>: there is significant effect of treatment against the level of knowledge of the treatment group with z by -2.432 and significant valueÂ of 0.001 and a significant influence of the treatment given to the prevention control groups with z value -2.039 and significant value of 0.041. Different test showed significant difference on the knowledge of the control group ang the treatment of 0.039 and z values -2.066 and there is a significant difference in prevention efforts of the control group and the treatment of 0.000 with a value of z -4.642. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> the approach of <em>Neumanâ€™s System Model</em> performed in the treatment group have a significant influence on the increased knowledge and prevention of transmission of TB disease conducted by the family.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Reducing Blood Glucose Level among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Agung Akbar Muhammad , Malini Hema , Afriyanti Esi 
Published: June 2019

<p>Most of the treatments of patients with type 2 Diabetes MellitusÂ Â (T2DM) who are admitted to the hospital in controlling the blood glucose still concentrated on medication and diet. On the other hand, exercise or activity management, however, gets insufficient consideration. Health professionals, especially nurses, need to be aware that some exercises or activities should be accomplished even for hospitalized patients. The effort to organize physical activity can be achieved by using Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of PMR on reducing the blood glucose levels in patients with T2DM. This research used the quasi-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest approach with control group design. The sampling technique was simple random sampling with 30 samples, 15 in both intervention and control groups. Data collection techniques were performed by measuring the blood glucose levels at that time. The duration of PMR as an intervention was performed for three days on a regular basis. Afterward, we remeasured the blood glucose levels. Data analysis was done by using t-test. The results of data analysis showed that there was a decrease in mean score of blood glucose levels for 63,80 mg/dl in the control group and 80,46 mg/dl in the intervention group.The results showed that PMR was effective in reducing the blood glucose levels of patients with T2DM in the public hospital (p-value = 0.015). The results of this study can be applied by nurses as an alternative intervention in the management of patients with T2DM.</p><p>Â </p>
Evaluating Landslide Remediation Methods Used in the Carpathian Mountains, Poland
Authors: Bednarczyk Zbigniew 
Published: June 2019

ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of landslide remediation in the Polish Carpathians. The research for safeguarding the roads and infrastructure was conducted in the years 2005–2018 in nine landslide areas. The interpretation of engineering geology conditions was complex due to the soil-rock nature of the flysch sediment. Movements were activated after heavy rainfalls. In two cases, triggers were connected with the undercutting of the slope or external loading. The research methods included mapping, drilling, index, oedometer, direct shear tests, ground-penetrating radar scanning, and numerical modeling. To date, 15–59 series of inclinometer and piezometer network readings in 30 locations have been taken. Three online stations have been delivering continuous, nearly real-time data since May 2010. Displacements before the remediation ranged from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The proposed remediation methods included piles, micropiles, anchors, retaining walls, and drainage systems. Six stabilization projects were prepared and checked using the limit equilibrium method and finite element method modeling. The research shows that in five landslide areas, the proposed remedial works were effective. Two other partial stabilization works limited the scope of the movements but did not eliminate the risk. At two locations, only temporary repairs were conducted. Proper identification of the landslide triggers and activity is standard for the recognition of counteraction possibilities and could lower stabilization costs. The selected methods delivered data for remedial decisions. However, effective remediation of an active Carpathian landslide is difficult. It requires individually calibrated investigations, representative monitoring, and careful design of stabilization.
Add-on effect of Kinesiotape in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain: a randomizedcontrolled trial
Authors: Shin Jeong-Cheol , Kim Jae-Hong , Nam Dongwoo , Park Gwang-Cheon , Lee Jeong-Soon 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Background

Evidence on the add-on effect of Kinesiotape (KT) on acupuncture for treating ankle sprains remains insufficient. We assessed the add-on effect of KT on ankle sprain by comparing acupuncture combined with KT(AcuKT) with acupuncture alone in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS).

Methods

This study was a multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial that included a per-protocol analysis of the add-on effect of KT on ALAS. The randomization was software-based and only the assessors were blinded. Sixty participants(20 each from three centers) with grade I or II ALAS were randomly assigned to an acupuncture (n=30) or AcuKT (n=30) group. Both groups received acupuncture treatment once daily, 5 days per week for 1 week. The AcuKT group received additional KT treatment. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores for pain and Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) were obtained, and edema measurements were performed at baseline (week 0), at the end of the intervention (week 1), and at 4 weeks after the intervention (week 5).The European Quality of Life Five Dimension-Five Level Scale (EQ-5D-5L) measurements were conducted at week 0, week 1, week 5, and 26 weeks after the intervention. The number of recurrent ankle sprains was determined at 4,8,12, and 26weeks after the intervention.

Results

Fifty-six patients with ALAS completed the trial (AcuKT group, 27; acupuncture group, 29). There were significant changes(week 0 vs. week 1;week 0 vs. week 5) in VAS, FAOS, and EQ-5D-5L in both groups and in edema measurement in the AcuKT group alone. There were no significant differences between both groups regarding any outcome and in a subanalysis based on symptom severity.

Conclusions

These results indicate that AcuKT did not show the positive add-on effects of KT on acupuncture regarding pain reduction, edema, recovery of function, activities of daily living, quality of life, and relapse of ALAS.
Preventing acute kidney injury in high-risk patients by temporarily discontinuing medication – an observational study in general practice
Authors: Faber Suzanne J , Scherpbier Nynke , Peters Hans , Uijen Annemarie 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Background

Elderly, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and patients with heart failure who continue using renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system (RAAS) inhibitors, diuretics, or non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during times of fluid loss have a high risk of developing complications like acute kidney injury (AKI). The aim of this study was to assess how often advice to discontinue high-risk medication was offered to high-risk patients consulting the general practitioner (GP) with increased fluid loss. Furthermore, we assessed the number and nature of the complications that occurred after GP consultation.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional study with patients from seven Dutch general practices participating in the Family Medicine Network between 1-6-2013 and 1-7-2018. We included patients who used RAAS-inhibitors, diuretics, or NSAIDs, and had at least one of the following risk factors: age ≥70 years, CKD, or heart failure. From this population, we selected patients with a ‘dehydration-risk’ episode (vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, chills, or gastrointestinal infection). We manually checked their electronic patient files and assessed the percentage of episodes in which advice to discontinue the high-risk medication was offered and whether a complication occurred in three months after the ‘dehydration-risk’ episode.

Results

We included 3607 high-risk patients from a total of 44.675 patients (8.1%). We found that patients were advised to discontinue the high-risk medication in 38 (4.6%) of 816 ‘dehydration-risk’ episodes. In 59 of 816 episodes (7.1%) complications (mainly AKI) occurred.

Conclusions

Dutch GPs do not frequently advise high-risk patients to discontinue high-risk medication during ‘dehydration-risk’ episodes. Complications occur frequently. Timely discontinuation of high-risk medication needs attention.
Multi-Drug Resistant, Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase and Carbapenemase Producing Bacterial Isolates among Septicemia Suspected under Five Children in Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Authors: Mitiku Mequanint , Ayenew Zeleke , Mitiku Mequanint 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Background: Bloodstream infections due to bacterial pathogens are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among pediatric patients. Emergence of drug resistance in high classes of antibiotics among the bacterial pathogens is another issue of the public health concern. Objective: To determine Multi-drug resistant, extended spectrum β-lactamase and carbapenemase producing bacterial isolates among septicemia suspected under five Children in Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Methods: Across-sectional study was conducted from September 2017 to June 2018 among pediatric patients with febrile illness aged under five in Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital. 340 Blood samples were collected and processed following standard microbiological techniques and culture was performed using BacT/Alert machine in combination with conventional method. AST of the isolates was performed by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method and MIC technique Result: A total of 137(40.2%) bacterial pathogens were isolated from 340 pediatric patients suspected of BSI with febrile illness. Of these isolates 54% were Gram negative bacteria. Of the isolates 43 (31.4%) Klebsiella pneumonia Acinitobactor species were the most frequently isolated pathogens. Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates were 95.6% MDR, 23.7% ESBL, and 27.1% CRE in children.Conclusion: In this study, Klebsiella pneumoniae and S. aureus are common pathogens associated with BSI in pediatrics with high antimicrobial resistance. The prevalence of MDR 51.1%, CRE 30.5% and ESBL 25.4% were alarmingly high in bacterial isolates. ESBL producing organisms were common in Klebsiella species and Escherichia coli isolates. Since most of isolates exhibit multidrug resistant, invitro- susceptibility of antimicrobials is mandatory. Strengthing antimicrobial surveillance system and antimicrobial stewardship are necessary for better management of antibiotics in addition to infection prevention practice in TASH settings.