bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Isolation and Phisicochemical Characterization of Microcristalline Cellulose from Ramie (Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud) Based on Pharmaceutical Grade Quality
Authors: Nawangsari Desy , Yohana Chaerunisaa Anis , Abdassah Marline , Sriwidodo Sriwidodo , Rusdiana Taofik , Apriyanti Linda 
Published: January 2019

Microcrystalline cellulose is the most used material for medicine, which able to be found in fibrous plants. Microcrystal celluloses are being used as filler or binder in dosage formulas in tablets and capsules. This research aimed to produce microcrystalline cellulose from ramie based on pharmaceutical grade parameters. Research method include hemp fiber preparation, α-cellulose isolation, microcrystalline cellulose production, and microcrystalline cellulose characterization which compare with Avicel® PH 102 . Result shown microcrystalline cellulose yield is 57.26%. The result of physicochemical characterization that can comply the specifications of pharmaceutical grade as a pharmaceutical excipient. Keywods : Microcrystalline cellulose, Ramie, physicochemical, pharmaceutical grade.
An Analysis on Java Programming Language Decompiler Capabilities
Authors: Gusarovs Konstantins 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Along with new artifact development, software engineering also includes other tasks. One of these tasks is the reverse engineering of binary artifacts. This task can be performed by using special “decompiler” software. In the present paper, the author performs a comparison of four different Java programming language decompilers that have been chosen based on both personal experience and results of a software developer survey.
A Credit-based Method to Selfish Node Detection in Mobile Ad-hoc Network
Authors: Nobahary Sanaz , Babaie Shahram 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Ad-hoc networks are a set of mobile nodes that are connected via a wireless channel. Some of the nodes in this network behave selfishly and do not send data to other nodes so that in order to increase network performance these nodes must be identified. A credit-based algorithm is proposed to detect the selfish nodes. Three watchdog nodes are selected to monitor suspicious nodes in each cluster. The cluster head nodes detect the existence of selfish nodes by controlling general features of network, such as delay, the total number of sent packets, the total number of received packets, throughput, and network traffic. The watchdog nodes send their comment on selfishness or cooperation of the node to the cluster head. Cluster head makes decisions with a majority vote on a suspicious node. The simulation results show that the rate of detection accuracy and the life time of network are considerably high and the false alarm rate and energy consumption are low comparing to that of similar methods.
Production of Traditional Meat Products in Small and Micro Establishments in Serbia: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Authors: Karabasil Nedjeljko , Bošković Tamara , Tomašević Igor , Vasilev Dragan , Dimitrijević Mirjana , Katanić Nenad , Antić Dragan 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The production of traditional meat products has a considerable potential in the Republic of Serbia, particularly in small and micro (household) establishments. Among a large number of traditional meat products, dry fermented sausages and dried meat products are the most important and commonly appreciated by consumers. There is, however, a need for a better standardization of the production in this meat sector, and also implementation of necessary food hygiene rules and HACCP principles according to hygiene regulations. There are provisions in the Food Safety Law, stating the principles of flexibility, which would allow for traditional meat producers and their associations to apply for derogations in food hygiene regulations. This would enable traditional small and micro food business operators to better use their resources, relax administrative burden and use traditional production methods in the most appropriate manner, always respecting hygiene and safety principals. This review paper analyses the current status of traditional meat production in small and micro establishments in Serbia, emphasizing a need for further improvements in food safety management and standardization.
Mycobacteriosis in Farmed Sea Bream (Sparus aurata) Caused By Mycobacterium frederiksbergense in Turkey
Authors: Urku Cigdem , Genc Gonca Erkose , Wittwer Franziska , Erturan Zayre , Pfyffer Gaby 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Over the past decades, different mycobacteriosis agents have become important fish pathogens. The present study describes a different mycobacteriosis in farmed sea bream (Sparus aurata) caused by Mycobacterium frederiksbergense in Turkey. Affected 15 fish, weighing 15 to 20 g, showed lethargy, stunted growth, pale skin, dorsal fin necrosis, and a significant level of mortality (40 %) in fish stocks. Internally, no multifocal white-colored granulomas in the visceral organs were observed. Inoculation of the visceral organs onto Löwenstein-Jensen medium and Tryptic Soy Agar (1.5% NaCl) slants produced only fast-growing (2-3 weeks), orange to yellow-colored, photochromogenic acid-fast colonies. Ziehl-Nielsen positive bacterial isolates were identified using a commercially available line probe assay (Genotype Mycobacterium CM/AS assay) and with 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing, fifteen isolates were identified as Mycobacterium frederiksbergense. Histopathologically, epithelioid cell granulomas were not observed in any vicseral organs but acid-fast bacteria were detected in the liver, kidney, spleen, and heart tissue. This study shows that asystemic mycobacteriosis is observed in sea bream with high mortality.
Relationships Between Concentrations of Biological Variables in Eye Fluids and Blood After Exercise in Lidia Cattle
Authors: González-Montaña José-Ramiro , Escalera-Valente Francisco , Alonso Marta E. , Lomillos Juan M. , Gaudioso Vicente 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Lidia cattle are a heterogeneous Iberian cattle population known for its natural aggressiveness and resistance to traditional handling procedures making in vivo blood sampling and biological fluid collections extremely difficult. Blood variables are influenced by physical exertion and stressful situations; consequently, post-mortem blood analysis does not reflect basal concentrations for this species. Nevertheless, ocular fluids (aqueous and vitreous humour) maintain their stable composition after death and maybe could be used to estimate ante-mortem blood concentrations. So, 15 bulls which had fought (for 15-20 minutes) and, subsequently after death, blood, aqueous and vitreous humour were sampled. Total protein, albumin, triglycerides, uric acid, urea, AST, ALT, GGT, AP, CK, LDH, cholesterol, creatinine, glucose and lactate were measured. Statistical analysis and correlation coefficients between the three fluids were carried out. All variables showed high plasma concentrations of glucose, uric acid, LDH and CK, compared with normal bovine concentrations. Apart from urea, all plasma concentrations were greater than those found in ocular fluids. The measured enzymes activities were higher in the vitreous than in the aqueous humour, but only marked differences in uric acid, lactate, AP and AST were found. There was a significant correlation between creatinine in the plasma and aqueous humour, and between albumin and GGT in the plasma and vitreous humour. Glucose, creatinine and urea exhibit a high correlation between ocular fluids. All plasma concentrations were clearly modified, however ocular fluids do not seem affected, thus establishing important correlations between the blood and intraocular fluids.
In Situ Programme for the Conservation of the Autochthonous Lipe Type of Zackel Sheep
Authors: Becskei Zsolt , Savić Mila , Gáspárdy András , Petrujkić Branko , Dimitrijević Blagoje , Trailović Ružica , Dimitrijević Vladimir 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The aim of this study was to emphasize the importance of conservation of the Lipe sheep, as a local endangered type of Zackel breed, and to perform a comprehensive phenotypic characterization in order to ensure a better use and preservation of this genetic resource. In addition, we compared the results of a detailed morphometric characterization of the modern Lipe sheep carried out in the present study with the morphometric parameters of the native form of this breed described in 1935. The comparative analysis revealed the development dynamics of the local Lipe sheep in the traditional habitat, over a period of nearly one century. Throughout this period, different factors affecting Lipe sheep management, such as biogeografic, agro-economic, sociocultural and others, led to significant population erosion, and to the current status of the Lipe sheep as an endangered genetic resource. Although a slight increase has been registered in some body measurements, the major body indexes of the Lipe sheep, such as body format, body compactness, body massiveness, body proportion, pelvic, and head index, remained without significant fluctuations over the last century (p>0.05). Body length of the modern type still exceeds the height at withers, which was also recorded in the native Lipe sheep nearly 100 years ago. A prominent sexual dimorphism is still evident. Therefore, our comparative analysis showed no significant differences between the native and modern form of Lipe sheep in their body format and growth potential. The slight increases in absolute body measurements of the modern Lipe type we recorded could be linked to better housing conditions and improved quality of feed, without application of strategic selection measures over the last 100 years. The importance of conservation of this ovine resource is less economical, but mostly cultural, historical and heritage oriented, and still essential for the survival of the breed.
Effects of Breed/Species and Gender on Platelet Concentration in Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma
Authors: Miranda Stephania , De Mello Costa Maria Fernanda , Jeunon Senna Juliana , Frapoint João Castañon , De Alencar Nayro Xavier , Barroso Lessa Daniel Augusto 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous biological product harvested by consecutive centrifugations of whole blood and separation of plasma in a stepwise protocol. PRP has been successfully used to stimulate healing in orthopedic and dermatological conditions, both in humans and animals. The principle is the fact that α- granules inside platelets contain a high concentration of growth factors, that once released can interfere with cellular communication and speed up healing. Standardization of PRP requires establishing a gold standard for the preparation and evaluation of the product, especially considering that platelet concentration and, therefore, growth factor concentration, might vary due to a number of variables. Factors such as age, gender, race or breed, and immune status of the patient might interfere with PRP quality and with treatment results, although little is known about such interferences. This research investigated the effect of breed/species and gender in platelet concentration in autologous PRP from horses and mules. The results demonstrate that Quarter Horses provided PRP with the greatest amount of platelets, although mules had a higher concentration percentages in relation to the initial platelet counts.
Mycorrhiza and Stress Tolerance of Vegetables: A Review
Authors: Adamec Samuel , Andrejiová Alena 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
From year to year, the world growing area is being more poluted with heavy metals or excessive salt level and exposed to lack of moisture or avaiable nutrients in the soil. This resulting in a loss of agricultural land where vegetables were grown in the past. The producers must also fight with more resistant and new species or strains of soil pathogens, while chemical protection is not always the most suitable solution for human health and the environment. Our review focuses on the great importance of using arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to alleviate abiotic and biotic stress, taking into account the use in vegetable production. The review is gradually focusing on individual stressors and defines the mechanisms of mycorrhizal fungi that contribute to the sustainable agriculture even under severe stress conditions.
Ultrasonography: New Insights in its Applicability to Explore Muscle Mass and Musculoskeletal Inflammation in Critically ill Patients
Authors: Branea Oana-Elena , Jugariu Anamaria Romina , Budeanu Razvan-Gabriel , Copotoiu Sanda Maria , Copotoiu Monica 
Published: January 2019

Abstract

Objective: The main aim of the study was to explore muscle mass changes and to investigate musculoskeletal inflammation in critically ill patients.

Methods: A pure observational study that comprised two musculoskeletal analyses was conducted. Ultrasonography was used to determine the inflammatory process and muscle mass modifications. We assessed the presence of musculoskeletal inflammation and muscles area reduction. We recruited 26 patients and we performed both imaging investigations (shoulder and hip joints, biceps brachii and rectus femoris areas) and anthropometric measurements (mid-upper arm circumference).

Results: More than 70% of patients were classified with low muscle mass, over one half of sarcopenic patients being over-weight and 17% being obese. The relationship between the length of stay in intensive care unit, mechanical ventilation and presence of low mid-upper arm circumference, highlighted a significant difference when comparing sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic groups. Musculoskeletal inflammation expressed by step-down lesions, calcifications and osteophytes, is common in these patients. Statistically significant results were obtained when comparing the dimensions of the investigated muscles. Good inter-observer variability in day 3 of assessment for biceps brachii and rectus femoris was noticed.

Conclusions: More than 1/3 of critically ill patients included in the present study was classified with low muscle mass. The length of stay in intensive care unit and the length of mechanical ventilation had an important impact on sarcopenic patients. Musculoskeletal impairment was frequent, reflected by presence of enthesitis lesions in joints and by dynamic reduction of muscle area.
The quasi-Zariski topology-graph on the maximal spectrum of modules over commutative rings
Authors: Ansari-Toroghy H. , Habibi Sh. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Let M be a module over a commutative ring and let Max(M) be the collection of all maximal submodules of M. We topologize Max(M) with quasi-Zariski topology, where M is a Max-top module. For a subset T of Max(M), we introduce a new graph

G
(

τ

T

*
m

)

$G(\tau_T^{*m})$

, called the quasi-Zariski topology-graph on the maximal spectrum of M. It helps us to study algebraic (resp. topological) properties of M (resp. Max(M)) by using the graphs theoretical tools.
The Third Order Jacobsthal Octonions: Some Combinatorial Properties
Authors: Cerda-Morales Gamaliel 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Various families of octonion number sequences (such as Fibonacci octonion, Pell octonion and Jacobsthal octonion) have been established by a number of authors in many di erent ways. In addition, formulas and identities involving these number sequences have been presented. In this paper, we aim at establishing new classes of octonion numbers associated with the third order Jacobsthal and third order Jacobsthal-Lucas numbers. We introduce the third order Jacobsthal octonions and the third order Jacobsthal-Lucas octonions and give some of their properties. We derive the relations between third order Jacobsthal octonions and third order Jacobsthal-Lucas octonions.
Type I
+ Helicoidal Surfaces with Prescribed Weighted Mean or Gaussian Curvature in Minkowski Space with Density
Authors: Yıldız Önder Gökmen , Hızal Selman , Akyiğit Mahmut 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
In this paper, we construct a helicoidal surface of type I
+ with prescribed weighted mean curvature and Gaussian curvature in the Minkowski 3−space

ℝ

1
3

${\Bbb R}_1^3$

with a positive density function. We get a result for minimal case. Also, we give examples of a helicoidal surface with weighted mean curvature and Gaussian curvature.
An Inequality on Quaternionic CR-Submanifolds
Authors: Macsim Gabriel , Mihai Adela 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
We establish an inequality for an intrinsic invariant of Chen-type defined on quaternionic CR-submanifolds in quaternionic space forms, in terms of the squared mean curvature, the main extrinsic invariant, by using the method of constrained extrema.
Normal hyperideals in Krasner (m, n)-hyperrings
Authors: Norouzi Morteza , Ameri Reza , Leoreanu-Fotea Violeta 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Using a new definition, with respect to [21], for normal hyperideals in Krasner (m, n)-hyperrings, we show that the corresponding quotient structures are (m, n)-rings. We prove equivalency of (strongly) regular and (strongly) compatible relations on n-ary hypergroups. Also, the connection between (m, n)-hyperfields and maximal normal hyperideals is investigated.
Pseudo-amenability and pseudo-contractibility of restricted semigroup algebra
Authors: Ogunsola Olufemi J. , Daniel Ifeyinwa E. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
In this article the pseudo-amenability and pseudo-contractibility of restricted semigroup algebra

l

r
1

(
S
)

$l_r^1(S)$

and semigroup algebra, l
1(Sr) on restricted semigroup, Sr are investigated for different classes of inverse semi-groups such as Brandt semigroup, and Clifford semigroup. We particularly show the equivalence between pseudo-amenability and character amenability of restricted semigroup algebra on a Clifford semigroup and semigroup algebra on a restricted semigroup. Moreover, we show that when S = M
0(G, I)is a Brandt semigroup, pseudo-amenability of l
1(Sr) is equivalent to its pseudo-contractibility.
A comparative study between four-level NSVM and three-level NSVM technique for a DFIG-based WECSs controlled by indirect vector control
Authors: Benbouhenni Habib , Boudjema Zinelaabidine , Belaidi Abdelkader 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
In this work, we present a comparative study between four-level neural space vector modulation (4L-NSVM) and three-level neural space vector modulation (3L-NSVM) technique in indirect vector control (IVC) of reactive and active power control of a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) for wind energy conversion systems (WECSs). Two controls techniques using IVC-4L-NSVM and IVC-3L-NSVM are proposed and compared. The validity of the proposed control schemes is verified by simulation tests of a DFIG-based wind turbine system (WTSs). The stator active power, stator reactive power and rotor current is determined and compared in the above strategies. The obtained results showed that the proposed IVC with 4L-NSVM technique have reactive and stator active power with low powers ripples and low rotor current harmonic distortion than 3L-NSVM technique.
Real Time Operating System Options in Connected Embedded Equipment for Distributed Data Acquisition
Authors: Sumalan Teodor , Lupu Eugen , Arsinte Radu 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The purpose of the work described in this paper is to compare more configurations belonging to portables real-time operating systems for embedded devices based on Raspberry Pi board. The developed application in this work can monitor the status in a greenhouse: irrigation, heating, ventilation, humidification, closing/opening panels etc. following weather conditions. Our target is to choose an efficient, minimal operating system optimized for the desired application. Other targets are high flexibility, optimal modularity, high readability and maintainability of the source code.
Diet Composition and Trophic Level of Greater Forkbeard Phycis blennoides (Gadiform: Phycidae) from the Algerian Coast
Authors: Alioua Zakia , Amira Soumia , Derbal Farid , Rachedi Mounira , Bahbah Lamia , Bensari Billel , Zerouali-Khodja Fatiha 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
The diet of the greater forkbeard Phycis blennoides (Brünnich, 1768) of the Algerian coast was studied between December 2013 and June 2015, providing information on its ecology for a better understanding of the feeding strategy. A total of 956 individuals, whose total length (TL) varied between 9.7 and 54.5 cm and weight (W) between 2.80 and 1334.11 g, were examined. The index of relative importance (%IRI), combining the three main descriptors of the presence of different ingested prey (%F, %N, %W), was used to characterize the relative importance of different food taxa. Qualitative and quantitative variations in diet were studied according to sex, size and seasons. The average annual digestive vacuity index (%V) was 5.51. It did not vary between seasons (x2
cal = 5.43, x2
th = 7.82, α = 5%) and size (x2
cal = 2.08, x2
th = 5.99, α = 5%), but was different between male (%V = 4.94) and female (%V= 12.78). Qualitative analysis of stomach contents reveals a fairly diverse range of predation with 1342 preys counted for a total weight of 462.84 g, which corresponds to an average number (AN) and weight (AW) of 3.03 and 1.04 g, respectively. This species feeds on benthic preys, composed mainly of natantia crustaceans (%IRI = 44.84) and teleost fish (%IRI = 2.61) with intraspecific preys (%IRI = 6.15). This cannibalism was frequent in specimens with a TL that exceeds 20 cm; it was even more frequent in females as well as in winter. Significant differences in feeding habits of P. blennoides occurred according to sex, fish size and between seasons. The trophic level (TROPH) was high (3.66 < TROPH < 3.97), corresponding to carnivorous character.
Economic and social impact of marine sport and recreational fisheries in Croatia
Authors: Soldo Alen , Fredotović Maja , Šaran Ante , Slišković Merica , Mihanović Vice , Mrčelić Gorana Jelić 
Published: January 2019

Abstract
Sport and recreational marine fishery can significantly contribute to the national budget through its economic and social effects. The main aim of this research is to define the economic and social significance of sport and recreational fishing in Croatia through the assessment of the lower limit of its economic value. This is done by analyzing the segments of sport and recreational fishing together with the economic and other activities which are closely related to it. When expressed by the number of stakeholders involved in sport and recreational fisheries and the share in the gross domestic product, it can be concluded that the economic effects of these activities are only slightly lower than in commercial fisheries. This research provides the groundwork for pointing out the basic guidelines of the social significance of sport and recreational marine fishery in Croatia. Hence, it can be noted that sport and recreational fishing in local coastal communities support the overall development of rural areas and the local communities in particular.