bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
O diálogo mudo dos corpos: representações de casais heterossexuais acerca da sexualidade e seus efeitos no contexto organizacional
Authors: Fontainhas Iolanda Maciel 
Published: December 2018

Nas sociedades contemporâneas, a sexualidadeassume-se como uma dimensão da vida quotidiana importante para a realização pessoal e manutenção do edifício conjugal. No entanto, esta tendência não traduz, necessariamente, que os casais expressem da mesma forma os afetos, desejos, condutas sexuais e usos corporais. Adotando uma perspetiva construtivista da sexualidade, o presente estudo procurou conhecer quais as representações acerca da sexualidade e das práticas sexuais que estão na base da vida em comum. A partir de uma abordagem metodológica qualitativa e de cariz iminentemente indutivo, construtivista e interpretativo, a entrevista semidiretiva foi aplicada junto de casais heterossexuais com o intuito de perceber qual o argumento mobilizado para justificar a adoção (ou não) de diferentes práticas sexuais. Entre os principais resultados destacamos a existência de uma visão hedonista e erótica da sexualidade, que a reconhece como um meio de se obter prazer, ultrapassando os aspetos ligados à procriação. As representações acerca da sexualidade orientam-nos para uma nova configuração dos modos de viver o sexo conjugal: assiste-se a um alargamento de práticas sexuais, privilegiam-se os valores da reciprocidade, do envolvimento e do prazer mútuo e nos discursos (e práticas) inserem-se ideais mais igualitários entre os géneros. Apesar disto, parece que determinadas práticas sexuais continuam a ser alvo de uma filtragem de atitudes e comportamentos que são regulados pela situação conjugal, por valores morais e religiosos e pelas representações sociais e sexuais de género que se encontram enraizadas na sociedade portuguesa.
Pattern and Sweep Visual Evoked Potential in the Objective Determination of Visual Acuity
Authors: Hamurcu Mualla 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Background: To investigate the effects of pattern visual evoked potential (pVEP) and sweep visual evoked potential (sVEP) on the accurate visual acuity (VA) measurement in adults.
Methods: Medical files of 282 eyes of 141 patients who underwent VA measurement in our electrophysiology laboratory and did not undergo simulation were retrospectively analyzed. The VA was measured using the Snellen chart. Only those with a VA of higher than 1/10 on the Snellen chart were included in the study. The VA was assessed and reported by the pVEP (VA-pVEP) and sVEP test (VA-sVEP). The correlation analysis was performed using the Pearson correlation analysis.
Results: Of 141 patients, 92 were males and 49 were females with a mean age of 37.7±18.4 years. There was a strong positive correlation between the VA values obtained from both eyes by pVEP (VA-pVEP) (r=0.858, p<0.001). There was a weak positive correlation (r=0.267, p<0.001) between the VA measured by the Snellen chart and the VA measured by the sVEP (VA-sVEP). A weak positive correlation was found for the VA-pVEP and VA-sVEP (r=0.313, p<0.001).
Conclusions: For the measurement of the degree of the VA, it seems reasonable to use pVEP initially, while sVEP should be used in cases with short attention span and those who are non-cooperative and in infants.
Expert panel process to optimise the design of a randomised controlled trial in chronic rhinosinusitis (the MACRO programme).
Authors: Vennik Jane , Blackshaw Helen , Philpott Carl , Thomas Mike , Eyles Caroline , Carpenter James , Clarke Caroline S , Morris Steve , Schilder Anne , Lund Valerie , Little Paul , Durham Stephen , Denaxas Spiros , Williamson Elizabeth , Beard David , Cook Jonathan , Conte Steffi Le , Airey Kim , Boardman Jim , Hopkins Claire 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Background
MACRO (Defining best Management for Adults with Chronic RhinOsinusitis) is an NIHR-funded programme of work designed to establish best practice for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The 7-year programme comprises three consecutive workstreams, designed to explore NHS care pathways through analysis of primary and secondary data sources, and to undertake a randomised controlled trial to evaluate a longer-term course of macrolide antibiotics and endoscopic sinus surgery for patients with CRS. A number of outstanding elements still required clarification at the funding stage. This paper reports an expert panel review process designed to agree and finalise the MACRO trial design, ensuring relevance to patients and clinicians whilst maximising trial recruitment and retention.
Methods
An expert panel consisting of the MACRO programme management group, independent advisors, and patient contributors, was convened to review current evidence and the mixed method data collected as part of the programme, and reach agreement on MACRO trial design. Specifically, agreement was sought for selection of macrolide antibiotic, use of oral steroids, inclusion of CRS phenotypes (with/without nasal polyps), and overall trial design.
Results
A 12-week course of clarithromycin was agreed as the main trial comparator, due to its increasing use as a first and second line treatment for patients with CRS, and the perceived need to establish its role in CRS management. Oral steroids will be used as a rescue medication during the trial, rather than routinely either pre or post trial randomisation, to limit any potential effects on surgical outcomes and better reflect current UK prescribing habits. Both CRS phenotypes will be included in a single trial to ensure the MACRO trial is both pragmatic and generalisable to primary care. A modified 3-arm trial design was agreed after intense discussions and further exploratory work. Inclusion criteria were amended to ensure that patients recruited would be considered eligible for the treatment offered in the trial, due to having already received appropriate medical therapy as deemed suitable by their ENT surgeon. A proposed 6-week run-in period prior to randomisation was removed due to the new criteria prior to randomisation.
Conclusion
The expert panel review process resulted in agreement on key elements and an optimal design for the MACRO trial, considered most likely to be successful in terms of both recruitment potential and ability to establish best management of patients with CRS.
Research of operational dependability of automotive engines
Authors: Bazhenov Yu. V. , Bazhenov M. Yu. 
Published: December 2018

The problem of increasing the dependability of the engine, which is the most complex and expensive unit of an automotive vehicle, cannot be solved without objective and reliable information on the failures and malfunctions of its components, their causes, actual life, as well as the factors affecting such indicators in real operational conditions. Manufacturing factories do not always have such information, hence design deficiency failures associated with design and development flaws are among the most common causes of loss of engine operability.The aim of this paper is to study the engine operational dependability using the results of their maintenance and repair.The methods are based on operational tests of engines that yield the most complete and objective information on their dependability, as they were conducted in typical operational conditions of automobile operating companies in the course of vehicle maintenance and repair. The results of the studies processed with the standard Statistica 6.0 are represented in the form the statistical evaluations of the dependability of primary structural engine components (times to failure, changes in the probability of nofailure depending on the travelled distance). The analysis of the obtained information allows estimating the level of actual dependability of the engine, identifying design flaws, developing specific measures aiming to increase operational dependability. Information obtained during such tests is useful not only to the engine manufacturers, but to the operators as well, as it enables a scientific substantiation of the norms of operability. For the purpose of identification and localization in the process of maintenance and repair of specific engine malfunctions, the paper substantiates a set of diagnostic parameters and their standard values.Conclusions. The research allowed elaborating a set of diagnostic parameters for evaluation of the technical condition of primary engine systems (cylinder-piston group, crank and gas distributing mechanisms) that define and limit its dependability. The application of the findings in the automobile maintenance and repair processes enables a significant improvement of the engines’ operational dependability and reduction of the costs of ensuring their operability.
Tualang Honey and its Methanolic Fraction Improve LPS-induced Learning and Memory Impairment in Male Rats: Comparison with Memantine
Authors: Yaacob Wan M.H.W. , Long Idris , Zakaria Rahimah , Othman Zahiruddin 
Published: December 2018

Background:
Tualang honey (TH) has been shown to exert beneficial effects on learning and
memory function in various animal models. However, its learning and memory effects in lipopolysaccharide
(LPS) rat model have not been elucidated.

Objective:
The present study aimed to investigate the cognitive-enhancing effects of TH and its methanolic
fraction in comparison to the clinically approved N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor
antagonist (memantine) using LPS rat model.

Methods:
A total of ninety male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into 5 groups: (i) control, (ii) untreated
LPS (iii) LPS treated with 200 mg/kg TH, (iv) LPS treated with 150 mg/kg methanol fraction of TH
(MTH) and (v) LPS treated with 10 mg/kg memantine. All treatments were administered intraperitoneally
once daily for 14 days. Morris water maze (MWM) and novel object recognition (NOR) tests were
performed to assess spatial and recognition memory function.

Results:
The present study confirmed that LPS significantly impairs spatial and recognition memory and
alone treatment with TH or MTH improved spatial and recognition memory comparable to memantine.

Conclusion:
Both TH and its methanolic fraction improved spatial and recognition memory of LPS rat
model comparable to memantine. Thus, TH and its methanolic fraction have potential preventivetherapeutic
effects for neurodegenerative diseases involving neuroinflammation.
Effect of S-equol and Soy Isoflavones on Heart and Brain
Authors: Sekikawa Akira , Ihara Masafumi , Lopez Oscar , Kakuta Chikage , Lopresti Brian , Higashiyama Aya , Aizenstein Howard , Chang Yue-Fang , Mathis Chester , Miyamoto Yoshihiro , Kuller Lewis , Cui Chendi 
Published: December 2018

Background:Observational studies in Asia show that dietary intake of soy isoflavones had a significant inverse association with coronary heart disease (CHD). A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) of soy isoflavones on atherosclerosis in the US, however, failed to show their benefit. The discrepancy may be due to the much lower prevalence of S-equol producers in Westerners: Only 20-30% of Westerners produce S-equol in contrast to 50-70% in Asians. S-equol is a metabolite of dietary soy isoflavone daidzein by gut microbiome and possesses the most antiatherogenic properties among all isoflavones. Several short-duration RCTs documented that soy isoflavones improves arterial stiffness. Accumulating evidence shows that both atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness are positively associated with cognitive decline/dementia. Therefore, potentially, soy isoflavones, especially S-equol, are protective against cognitive decline/dementia. </P><P> Methods/Results: This narrative review of clinical and epidemiological studies provides an overview of the health benefits of soy isoflavones and introduces S-equol. Second, we review recent evidence on the association of soy isoflavones and S-equol with CHD, atherosclerosis, and arterial stiffness as well as the association of atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness with cognitive decline/ dementia. Third, we highlight recent studies that report the association of soy isoflavones and S-equol with cognitive decline/dementia. Lastly, we discuss the future directions of clinical and epidemiological research on the relationship of S-equol and CHD and dementia.Conclusions:Evidence from observational studies and short-term RCTs suggests that S-equol is anti-atherogenic and improves arterial stiffness and may prevent CHD and cognitive impairment/ dementia. Well-designed long-term (≥ 2years) RCTs should be pursued.
Expression and Biochemical Characterization of a Yersinia intermedia Phytase Expressed in Escherichia coli
Authors: Vieira Mariana S. , Pereira Vinícius V. , da Cunha Morales Álvares Alice , Nogueira Lais M. , Lima William J.N. , Granjeiro Paulo A. , Gonçalves Daniel B. , Campos-da-Paz Mariana , de Freitas Sonia M. , Galdino Alexsandro S. 
Published: December 2018

Background:
Phytases are enzymes capable of degrading phytic acid and used in animal
feed supplementation in order to improve digestibility through the release of minerals such as
phosphorus.

Objective:
The main goal of this study was to express and characterize a Yersinia intermedia phytase
expressed in Escherichia coli cells.

Methods:
The Y. intermedia phytase gene was synthesized and overexpressed in Escherichia coli
cells. The phytase recombinante (rPHY) was purified to homogeneity using a Ni-NTA column. The
biochemical and biophysical properties of the rPHY were measured in order to fully characterize
the recombinant enzyme. The following patents database were consulted: Espacenet, USPTO,
LATIPAT, Patent Scope, WIPO and Google Patents.

Results:
The results showed that the rPHY is active at 37-40ºC and presented an optimal pH and
temperature of 8.0 and 40°C, respectively. The phytase rPHY was activated by Cu2+ ion and
showed resistance to trypsin and pepsin, retaining 55% of the activity at the ratio of 0.02. Furthermore,
the dissociation constant (Kd = 1.1150 ± 0.0087 mM), as estimated by a fluorescence binding
assay, suggests a medium affinity of the enzyme with the substrate.

Conclusion:
The results of this article can be considered as innovative and for this reason, they
were protected by Intellectual Property Law in Brazil. Take together, the biochemical properties of
the rPHY could be useful in future for its industrial application of this enzyme as an additive in the
monogastric feed.
Relay Selection-aware Non-orthogonal Multiple Access Networks: Direct and Relaying Mode
Authors: Do Dinh-Thuan , V. Nguyen Minh-Sang 
Published: December 2018

Objective:
In this paper, Decode-and-Forward (DF) mode is deployed in the Relay Selection
(RS) scheme to provide better performance in cooperative downlink Non-orthogonal Multiple
Access (NOMA) networks. In particular, evaluation regarding the impact of the number of multiple
relays on outage performance is presented.

Methods:
As main parameter affecting cooperative NOMA performance, we consider the scenario of
the fixed power allocations and the varying number of relays. In addition, the expressions of outage
probabilities are the main metric to examine separated NOMA users. By matching related results between
simulation and analytical methods, the exactness of derived formula can be verified.

Results:
The intuitive main results show that in such cooperative NOMA networks, the higher the
number of relays equipped, the better the system performance can be achieved.

Conclusion:
DF mode is confirmed as a reasonable selection scheme to improve the transmission quality
in NOMA. In future work, we will introduce new relay selections to achieve improved performance.
PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI KOMPUTER DI UPU PERPUSTAKAAN UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA
Authors: Suciati Uminurida , Partini Partini , Isbandiyah Isbandiyah 
Published: December 2018

The quality of the library will impact the quality of the students and the research. Main Library of Gadjah Mada University as a unit of the information service is expected to be able to provide the information which can fulfill the user needs and also can be a place to process information retrieval. In addition, the available of the computer technology service can motivate the user to visit library more often.

Research method which is used is mixture research i.e descriptive qualification and survey. The respondents who are interviewed consisted of SO, SI, S2, S3, lecturer; researcher, staff of UGM and the users outside of UGM. Whereas, some methods which are used were observation, interviewed and
distributed the questionnaire to 200 users. Analysis is done after interpreting the result of interviews and the survey which the data analysis and the process of the data collecting were observed at the same time. The 3 flow models of Miles and Huberman in Bungin is used i.e data reduction, data presentation, and verification.

The result of the research of the computer technology use in Gadjah Mada Library, as follows: it provides positive impact to the user to visit the library, it shows 94% of the user search the reference materials which are used by the lecturer including papers, lecturing materials, thesis, result of the research and result of the laboratory, it is expected the implementation of the computer technology in the library can change the catalog card to cut the long queue, it shows 75% of the user know very well how to use the computer optimally. The user always follow the technological trend of the computer, and have the enthusiasm high to read. Collection of The Main Library of Gadjah Mada University in the reality shows 75% have fulfilled the user requirement, and so do sum up the adequate computer enough, but require to be added its amount. The service of access internet in this research is inclusive of quickly and better compared depend to library offaculty. The user used the SIP US program very easy, because its program is easy to use. The staff giving services attitude of the user very fulfilled and the system of services circulation use one card system, so that facilitate made easy for staff and the user.

Key Words : the computer technology - user need - Internet services
KUALITAS SUBYEKTIF SIPUS V3 DAN INFORMASI KELUARANNYA SEBAGAI PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN
Authors: Maryono Maryono , Septiyantono Tri 
Published: December 2018

This research entitled "The Subjective Quality of Sipus V3 software and its Information Output as a Support for Decision Making" was motivated by several problems happening during two years in the application of the software. Such automation software is expected to be able to support the success of library services and to produce statistical information for a decision making. The research aims to find out the quality of Sipus V3 software and its statistical information output, and the use of the output for supporting decision making. The research describes the subjective quality of Sipus V3 software, its statistical information output, and the use of the output in decision making process. The research employs a
questionnaire method to collect data and its respondents are 44 librarians involving in Sipus V3 and 26 persons working at the information management department responsible for the statistic output of Sipus V3.

By using a mean method for each indicator value, the result of the research shows that the high indicator score of Sipus V3 software quality as follows: usability-operability 3,75; efficiency of resources 3,75; efficiency of time behavior 3,68; usability-understandability 3,64; functionality-suitability 3,55; maintainability-stability for the rules of lending period and the number of items borrowed 3,43; reliabilityrecoverability 3,30; and maintainability-stability for holiday/closing days 3,20. In contrast, the low indicator score can be seen in the following: functionality-accuracy 2,84; and reliability-maturity 2,68.

Furthermore the indicator score of Sipus V3 statistical information which is high is timeliness 3,31; conciseness 3,23; relevancy 3,15; and completeness 3,15. Whereas the low indicator score is accuracy 2,92. The use of Sipus V3 statistical information is very low, i.e. planning policy of circulation services 2,96; planning policy of collection development 2,88; library planning 2,69; and staffing for circulation staff 2,65.

Keywords : library automation, software quality, information quality, decision support system
PERSEPSI PESERTA DAN STAFF KEPEGAWAIAN TERIIADAP EFEKTIVITAS PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN DAN LATIHAN PENYETARAAN PUSTAKAWAN DI PERPUSTAKAAN NASIONAL KALIMANTAN SELATAN
Authors: Muhammad Muhammad , Utomo Warsito , Ratminto Ratminto 
Published: December 2018

Level equality short education and training program for librarians is a short course that aims at adding the number of librarian functional employment deriving from Civil Government Employees that have a background of nonlibrary education. The employees, therefore its effectivenesss should be informed.
This writing explains the effectiveness of level equality short education and training program for librarian based on the responds of participant and their Managing Personnel of Parents Organizations/Institutions whether or not this short course is effictive according to their perception. The effectiveness of this short course is marked by the occurrence or no occurrence of participant by skill, knowledge, and performance improvement as the indicators influenced. While the influencing indicators are curiculum suitability, instructors ability and treatment to participants. The result of the research showed that there were dffirent perceptions among the participants and their Managing Personnel of Parent Organizations/Institutions. The participants stated that this short course was not effective while their Managing Personnel of Parent Organization/Institutions stated that this short course was effective. This dffirence happened since, according to the participant's perception, there was no significant improvement to skill and knowledge.

Key words: Effectiveness; Education and Training Program
Deteksi Perubahan Luasan Mangrove Teluk Youtefa Kota Jayapura Menggunakan Citra Landsat Multitemporal
Authors: Hamuna Baigo , Tanjung Rosye H.R. 
Published: December 2018

Kondisi mangrove di kawasan Teluk Youtefa, baik dari aspek kualitas maupun kuantitasnya terus mengalami penurunan dari tahun ke tahun. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar perubahan luasan mangrove yang terjadi di kawasan Teluk Youtefa, Kota Jayapura dari tahun 1994 sampai tahun 2017 dengan menggunakan citra satelit Landsat 5 TM dan Landsat 8 OLI. Pengamatan kondisi mangrove di lapangan dilakukan dengan menggunakan GPS dan pengolahan citra menggunakan algoritma NDVI dengan klasifikasi supervised. Tumpang susun peta hasil interpretasi citra satelit untuk mengetahui sebaran dan perubahan luasan kawasan mangrove. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa luasan mangrove pada tahun 1994 sebesar 392,45 ha dan luasan mangrove pada tahun 2017 mengalami penurunan menjadi 233,12 ha. Perubahan luasan mangrove dalam kurun waktu 23 tahun sebesar 159,34 ha atau sebesar 40,59%. Perubahan kawasan mangrove pada umumnya disebabkan oleh faktor antropogenik seperti penebangan, perubahan fungsi kawasan mangrove menjadi jalan, jembatan, pemukiman dan perubahan secara alami. ABSTRACTThe condition of mangrove in Youtefa Bay both qualitatively and quantitatively has decreased from year to year. This research was conducted to determine how much of the change occurring mangrove area in Youtefa Bay, Jayapura City from 1994 to 2017 by using Landsat 5 TM images and Landsat 8 OLI. Monitoring of mangrove condition in the field used GPS, and processing of images used NDVI algorithm with supervised classification. The map was overlaying satellite imagery interpretation to determine the distribution and changes of mangrove area. The result of research showed that the mangrove area in 1994 was about 392.45 hectares, mangrove area in 2017 have decreased becoming was 233.12 hectares. Changing of mangrove area for 23 years was about 159.34 hectares or 40.59%. Changes in mangrove were generally caused by anthropogenic factors such as logging, changes over the function of mangroves into the road, bridge, settlement, and change naturally.