bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Adaptive forecast-based real-time optimal reservoir operations: application to Lake Urmia
Authors: Gavahi Keyhan , Mousavi S. Jamshid , Ponnambalam Kumaraswamy 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Boukan Dam reservoir is the largest infrastructure constructed on the Zarineh-Roud River regulating streamflow for different uses including supplying water to Lake Urmia, the second largest salt lake in the world. This paper presents a forecast-based adaptive real-time optimal operation model (ARTOM) for Boukan reservoir with the aim of maximizing releases feeding the lake while meeting other needs such as irrigation, industrial, and domestic uses. Adaptive neuro-fuzzy system-based inflow-to-reservoir forecasts are used in the ARTOM to determine optimal releases from the reservoir for future months up to the end of a year, but only the current period's release is applied. At the beginning of the next period, the forecasts are updated, and the procedure is repeated until the last period of the year. Additionally, the optimal terminal end-of-year reservoir storage volume is a dynamic updating input to the ARTOM, which is estimated from the results of a long-term reservoir operation optimization model. The ARTOM performance is tested against the last nine-year monthly data not utilized for training the forecast module. Results demonstrate that the ARTOM attains an objective function value very close to the best possible value that can ever be reached by utilizing an ideal operation model, benefiting from perfect foresight on future streamflows.
Indirect comparison of nivolumab ± ipilimumab (CheckMate 032) versus other treatments for recurrent small-cell lung cancer
Authors: Cope Shannon , Keeping Sam T , Goldgrub Rachel , Ayers Dieter , Jansen Jeroen P , Penrod John R , Korytowsky Beata , Juarez-Garcia Ariadna , Yuan Yong 
Published: June 2019

Aim:
To estimate the comparative efficacy of nivolumab ± ipilimumab versus alternative treatments for small-cell lung cancer after at least one prior line of chemotherapy.
Materials & m
ethods:
A systematic literature review identified six randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that could be connected in a network. The Kaplan–Meier survival curves from these RCTs were synthesized using network meta-analysis models. Aggregate-level matching was used to connect CheckMate 032 to the RCTs.
Results:
CheckMate 032 was connected to the network by Amrubicin Clinical Trial-1. Nivolumab ± ipilimumab had a more durable tumor response and more favorable long-term survival versus topotecan via intravenous and versus amrubicin.
Conclusion:
Compared with chemotherapies for recurrent small-cell lung cancer, nivolumab ± ipilimumab improves response duration, which may translate to long-term survival benefits.
Intervenção fisioterapêutica em uma paciente com mastectomia radical direita no pós-operatório tardio: estudo de caso
Authors: Cecconello Luana , Sebben Vanessa , Russi Zequiela 
Published: June 2019

Introdução: O câncer de mama é a neoplasia de maior ocorrência entre as mulheres, tanto em países desenvolvidos quanto em desenvolvimento, respondendo por 22% dos casos novos a cada ano. Segundo dados do Ministério da Saúde, o Brasil está entre os países com a mais elevada taxa de incidência, tanto que o câncer de mama é dito como a principal causa de morte por neoplasia maligna na população feminina. Objetivos: Demonstrar a importância da intervenção fisioterapêutica para prevenção, minimização e tratamento dos efeitos complicações advindos do tratamento cirúrgico do câncer da mama. Materiais e métodos: Dessa forma, a pesquisa desenvolveu-se no acompanhamento fisioterapêutico de um indivíduo, do sexo feminino, 52 anos, apresentando complicações após ter realizado mastectomia radical direita, com linfadenectomia axilar há 2 anos. Dentre suas principais complicações estão o linfedema, a dor e diminuição da amplitude de movimento do membro superior direito. Foram desenvolvidas técnicas combinadas de drenagem linfática manual e cinesioterapia. Resultados: Como resultados, constatou-se diminuição do linfedema e aumento da amplitude articular, com menor grau de dor. Conclusão: Concluiu-se, portanto, que a fisioterapia tem eficácia no tratamento das complicações pós-cirúrgicas de mastectomia radical, proporcionando melhor qualidade de vida as pacientes. Assim, fica demonstrada a importância de tal intervenção na vida da mulher não só para tratamento, mas também para prevenção de possíveis complicações.
Penanganan Pascapanen dan Pengolahan Komoditi Hidroponik Pada Kelompok Wanita Tani Kelurahan Penyengat Rendah Kota Jambi
Authors: Yernisa Yernisa , Emanauli Emanauli , Sahrial Sahrial , Lisani Lisani 
Published: June 2019

Kelurahan Penyengat Rendah memiliki beberapa kelompok wanita tani dengan mengusahakan pertanian hidroponik sesuai dengan arahan Bapak Walikota Jambi yang ingin mengembangkan Kelurahan Penyengat Rendah sebagai sentra hidroponik di Kota Jambi. Selama ini sayur-sayuran dijual langsung untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sayuran masyarakat daerah sekitar dan dijual kepada pengumpul yang memasok sayuran ke swalayan di Kota Jambi. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini ditujukan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dalam bentuk penyuluhan dan demonstrasi. Penyuluhan dan demonstrasi yang dilakukan adalah mengenai tata cara penanganan pascapanen sayur-sayuran yang baik untuk mengurangi kehilangan (losses) setelah panen dan memberikan keterampilan mengenai pengolahan sayur-sayuran menjadi produk olahan yang memiliki nilai tambah seperti salad sayur, mie sayur dan es krim sayur. Kegiatan ini menambah pengetahuan anggota KWT dan keterampilan baru dalam penanganan dan pengolahan komoditi hidroponik berupa sayur-sayuran sehingga akan memberikan nilai tambah dan meningkatkan nilai ekonomi komoditi hidroponik.
Pembuatan Alat Peraga Pembelajaran Biologi Bagi Guru-guru SMP Negeri 22 Kota Jambi dan SMP Negeri 30 Muaro Jambi
Authors: Yelianti Upik , Enggereini Evita , Asra Revis 
Published: June 2019

Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membantu para guru IPA khususnya guru biologi dalam merancang dan membuat alat peraga yang dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran biologi di SMP. Kegiatan ini diisi dengan materi: Pengenalan tentang pentingnya alat peraga dalam pembelajaran, demonstrasi serta praktek membuat alat peraga. Alat peraga yang dibuat antara lain: sistem Peredaran Darah Manusia, Sistem Eksresi, Sistem Pencernaan, dan Sistem Pernafasan pada Manusia. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh para peserta dengan serius dan sangat antusias serta mendapatkan respon yang baik sekali. Disarankan kepada guru-guru IPA untuk dapat menggunakan alat peraga yang telah dibuat dalam pembelajaran dan juga kiranya dapat mengembangkan alat-alat peraga IPA pada materi lainnya. Kegiatan PPM ini pada masa yang akan datang dapat juga dilakukan pada sekolah-sekolah sasaran lainnya dengan materi yang sama.
Pengembangan Media Pemasaran (Website) Produk Pertanian di Desa Tangkit Baru Kecamatan Sungai Gelam Muaro Jambi
Authors: Nurfathiyah Pera , Marsal Jefri , Aminoto Tugiyo 
Published: June 2019

Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat (PPM) adalah mengembangkan media pemasaran produk pertanian (website) agar dapat digunakan petani dan PPL (penyuluh pertanian lapangan) dalam membantu mencari informasi pertanian dan memasarkan produk pertanian. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan mengabdian ini dimulai survey, analisis kebutuhan audiens, pembuatan rancangan sesuai dengan analisis audiens, uji coba media, pengembangan media pemasaran website, sosialisasi, pelatihan, monitoring dan evaluasi. Pada kegiatan survey dan analisis audiens, pembuatan rancangan media pemasaran website, uji coba oleh tim pakar, pengembangan media yaitu kegiatan revisi media berdasarkan penilaian dari tim pakar, sosialisasi dan pelatihan, monitoring penggunaan website oleh petani dan PPL serta evaluasi kegiatan. Target kegiatan pengabdian pengembangan media pemasaran website ini yaitu petani yang diwakili oleh ketua kelompok tani dan PPL yang ada di Kecamatan Sungai gelam agar mampu dalam menggunakan website hasil rancangan tim pengabdian dalam mengakses informasi produk pertanian dan memasarkannya melalui website.
CFO Outside Directorship and Financial Misstatements
Authors: Khan Sarfraz 
Published: June 2019

SYNOPSIS
I study an important accounting consequence—financial misstatements—of CFO outside board membership. I find that firms with CFOs holding outside directorships have a lower likelihood of misstatements. These results likely reflect the benefits accruing to CFOs' home firms in terms of improved financial reporting quality. These findings are based on several methods that control for unobserved factors that may affect both incidence of CFO outside directorships and a firm's financial misstatements. I also provide some preliminary insights into CFO and home firm characteristics that determine CFO outside board directorships. My findings are consistent with the inter-organizational embeddedness perspective, suggesting that inter-firm networks provide sources for counseling and learning opportunities, which executives can use to improve their home firms' performance.
JEL Classifications: M41.
Robotic Process Automation in Public Accounting
Authors: Cooper Lauren A. , Holderness D. Kip , Sorensen Trevor L. , Wood David A. 
Published: June 2019

SYNOPSIS
We investigate the implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software in public accounting by interviewing RPA leaders at Big 4 firms. RPA software automates the input, processing, and output of data to streamline repetitive, mundane tasks. Many of our findings are unique to accounting. For instance, participants report tax services are furthest along in RPA adoption, followed by advisory and assurance services. Furthermore, RPA has not impacted fees, but there is concern that clients may desire fee reductions due to decreased employee hours. Finally, unlike other technology implementations, RPA adoption is driven primarily by lower-level employees. Similar to other domains, our results indicate massive efficiency and effectiveness gains from RPA implementation. Also, interviewees do not expect reduced head count to result from RPA use. This study is the first to discuss the benefits, opportunities, and challenges to implementing RPA in accounting and serves as a catalyst for future research.
Generic Bank: Accounting for Debt Securities Sales and Impairments
Authors: Cantrell Brett W. 
Published: June 2019

ABSTRACT
This case examines the accounting rules for debt security impairments with a particular focus on the role of securities sales in determining whether debt securities are impaired. Generic Bank's securities portfolio contains material unrealized losses, and the bank desires to sell debt securities near the close of the fiscal year to free up resources for liquidity purposes. The case permits an examination of possible financial reporting consequences from security sales transactions under ASC 326-30, and how the structure, timing, and necessity of sales interacts with financial reporting discretion. The case also allows students to take the role of either a bank executive or an external auditor to understand how different incentives may influence areas of judgment within financial reporting. The case requirements are appropriate for upper-level undergraduate or graduate financial accounting courses.
KEBERLANJUTAN KEBIJAKAN DANA DESA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Jamaluddin Yanhar 
Published: June 2019

Artikel ini disusun dilatarbelakangi pengelolaan Dana Desa tidak tepat sasaran dan penggunaannya belum optimal. Artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk menganalisis bagaimana keberlanjutan kebijakan Dana Desa di Indonesia. Metode penelitian dengan pendekatan kualitatif sedangkan analisisnya menggunakan analisis aktor, analisis dampak, dan faktor yang mempengaruhi. Analisis aktor menunjukkan; Proses perumusan Kebijakan Dana Desa melibatkan aktor internal birokrasi. Pada proses implementasi, Pemerintah Desa menjadi aktor/institusi yang diuntungkan dan Pemerintah Kabupaten menjadi aktor/institusi yang dirugikan. Sedangkan analisis dampak menunjukkan; dengan kewenangannya, Desa berdiri sendiri dengan rencana programnya sehingga daerah sulit mengintegrasikan program; Program pembangunan Desa tidak sinkron dengan kebijakan pembangunan Daerah (RPJM Daerah). Berdasarkan analisis aktor dan dampak, keberlanjutan kebijakan Dana Desa ditentukan faktor politik dan komitmen aktor kebijakan.
Pomological and Chemical Attributes of Almond Genotypes Selected from Hatay Province
Authors: SÜMBÜL Ahmet , BAYAZİT Safder 
Published: June 2019

This study was conducted to
determine some pomological and chemical characteristics of 19 almond genotypes
in term of found to be promising in yield and quality attributes. Selected from
natural almond populations of Hatay province and district (Belen, Antakya,
Yayladağı, Altınözü, Hassa) and shelled fruit weights of selected promising
genotypes varied between 1.55 g (HTY-28) - 6.34 g (HTY-67); kernel weights
varied between 0.61 g (HTY-25) - 1.29 g (HTY-67); kernel ratios varied between
15.99% (HTY-17) - 50.46% (HTY-28);
double-kernel ratios varied between 0.00% - 16.67%; empty fruit ratios varied
between 0.00% - 13.33%; total oil contents varied between 44.65% (HTY-40) -
54.56% (HTY-14); protein contents varied between 19.59% (HTY-27) - 33.79%
(HTY-57).
A Retrospective Epidemiological Study: The Prevalence of Ehrlichia canis and Babesia vogeli in Dogs in the Aegean Region of Turkey
Authors: Bilgic Huseyin Bilgin , Pekel Gulcan Kırlı , Hosgor Murat , Karagenc Tulin 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Among tick-borne diseases, Ehrlichia canis and Babesia piroplasm cause important diseases in dogs where the distributions of the pathogen, vector and host overlap. The primary aim of the present study was to detect the prevalence of Babesia spp. and E. canis using PCR and reverse line blot (RLB) hybridization assay in a total of 379 samples comprising stray and owned dogs and to compare the diagnostic sensitivity of the two tests. Overall, 41.4% of dogs were infected with B. vogeli and/or E. canis as single (35.4%) and mixed (6.1%) infections. The majority of Babesia positive dogs (74.1%) were co-infected with E. canis. PCR detected a higher (P= 0.000) number of positivity in some provinces compared to RLB. To the best of our knowledge, these findings provide the first molecular evidence for the existence of B. vogeli in the Aegean Region, Turkey. The present study pinpoints the distribution and prevalence of E. canis and B. vogeli in the Aegean region of Turkey as of 2004 and as such establishes a baseline. This is of pivotal importance for future studies aimed to demonstrate changes in the dynamics of E. canis and B. vogeli infections in the region.
Regulatory Requirements for Food Supplements in the European Union and Bulgaria
Authors: Petkova-Gueorguieva Elina S. , Getov Ilko N. , Ivanov Kalin V. , Ivanova Stanislava D. , Gueorguiev Stanislav R. , Getova Violeta I. , Mihaylova Anna A. , Madzharov Vasil G. , Staynova Radiana A. 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Data provided by the European Commission show that public expenditures for food supplements have been constantly increasing over the last decade.
The aim of the present study was to analyze the major food supplements regulations in the European Union and in Bulgaria. Relevant publications were searched and found in MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus Database, Web of Knowledge, and in Internet-based search with predefined keywords. Numerous authors support the opinion that there is a real risk that low quality products may be distributed in countries with poor production control. Bulgarian national legislation have 6 regulations with different legal force for provision of healthy and safe food supplements on the market. Currently, the European Community is concerned about food products, including FS, launched on the market because the citizens require reliable protection of their health. This concern provoked the European Parliament and the Council to undertake a number of legislative initiatives in the field of production and control of food products. It is necessary to set more precise quality and safety criteria in future strategies associated with those products.
Overview of Biocompatible Materials and Their Use in Medicine
Authors: Kiradzhiyska Denitsa D. , Mantcheva Rositsa D. 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
This survey presents a thorough overview of the main types of biomaterials used for the manufacturing of implants. The use of different materials for the creation and refinement of medical devices aims at optimizing their properties and raising the level of safety for the patients. The purpose of the study is to classify the most common bulk materials used in medicine according to their nature, interaction with the host tissues and their function in the organisms. Some important advantages and disadvantages of the different classes of implant materials are considered. In the last few years there is a strong tendency toward the surface modification of biomedical devices. Various trends in processing of the materials are focused on increasing their corrosion resistance, wear resistance, biocompatibility and microbiological properties.
Chemerin rs17173608 Gene Polymorphism is not Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: a Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Olt Serdar , Öznas Orhan , Bağış Haydar , Turanlı Eda Tahir 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Background: Previous studies have shown that chemerin has important roles in the development of obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and T2DM. The main goal of our study was to investigate the role of Chemerin rs17173608 gene polymorphism in T2DM (type 2 diabetes mellitus).
Materials and methods: 100 patients with T2DM and 50 healthy volunteers were included in the present study. DNA isolation from blood samples was performed with K1820-02 DNA Mini Kit. Chemerin gene polymorphism was detected by Tetra- Amplification Refractory mutation system polymerase chain reaction (T-ARMS-PCR). At the end of T-ARMS-PCR, samples were run using gel electrophoresis. Some samples were validated by sequence analysis.
Results: In the genotype analysis, 18.0% of patients had TT genotype and 81.0% of TG genotype was detected. GG genotype was not detected in any patient. Genotype of 1 patient was unidentified. Genotype distribution of healthy control group was 12.0% TT genotype and 88.0% TG genotype. Similar to the T2DM group, the GG genotype was not detected in the control group. There was no statistically significant difference between T2DM group and healthy control group for TG and TT genotypes.
Conclusion: To our knowledge, chemerin rs17173608 gene polymorphism has been investigated in T2DM for the first time herein. In the present study, the TT genotype ratios were higher in the T2DM subjects than in healthy subjects. G allele frequency in the T2DM group was lower than that in the control group. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups.
Correlation between Intraocular Pressure and Thickness of Extraocular Muscles, the Severity and Activity of Thyroid-associated Orbitopathy
Authors: Stoyanova Nina Staneva , Konareva-Kostianeva Marieta , Mitkova-Hristova Vesela , Angelova Irina 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Aim: To establish the correlation between intraocular pressure (IOP) and thickness of extraocular muscles (EOM), the severity and activity of thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO).
Materials and methods: 50 patients with TAO were included in the study. They all underwent a thorough ophthalmic examination, Goldmann tonometry (mm Hg) and computer tomography of the orbits, the muscle thickness sum (MTS) of each eye being measured in millimeters. According to the activity of TAO, the patients were divided into two groups – with and without activity, and according to the severity of the disease – into 6 groups: Group 1 (‘O’) had only subjective symptoms, group 2 (‘S’) had soft tissue symptoms, group 3 (‘P’) – proptosis, group 4 (‘E’) – ocular motility disorders, group 5 (‘C’) – corneal damage, and group 6 (‘Si’) – visual impairment;
Results: TAO activity was registered in 21 patients (42 eyes, 42%) with MTS 23.39±3.81 and IOP 18.43±4.16. Twenty-nine patients (58 eyes, 58%) with MTS 19±3.21 and IOP 15.98±4.59 showed no TAO activity. The IOP within the groups, in terms of severity, was as follows: group 1 – 19.92+4.05; group 2 – 14.5±2.55; group 3 – 18.04±4.51; group 4 – 18.2±5.05; group 5 – 20.5±4.5; group 6 – 21.5±4.95. A correlation between the IOP and MTS was found.
Conclusions: The IOP in patients with TAO depends on the thickness of the EOM, as well as on the activity and severity of the disease.
A Five-year Comparative Study of Perceived Stress Among Dental Students at Two European Faculties
Authors: Manolova Maria S. , Stefanova Vessela P. , Manchorova-Veleva Neshka A. , Panayotov Ivan V. , Levallois Bernard , Tramini Paul , Orti Valerie 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Aim: To compare the levels, causes and the impact of stress from cohort of fifthyear dental students in the Faculties of Dental Medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Montpellier, France.
Materials and methods: The questionnaire we used comprised the modified version of the 56-item Dental Environment Stress (DES) questionnaire. It was completed by fifth-year undergraduate dental students in both faculties in 2011 and 2016, totaling 335 dental students. A five-point Likert scale was used to record the responses from the subjects. Statistical analysis was performed with STATA version 14.1 (StataCorp, College Station, USA) specialized software.
Results: The mean age of studied population was not significantly different between 2011 and 2016 (p=0.08). The common stress value per student was 1.74 (CI: 1.64; 1.84, range: 0.12; 4.50). It was higher in Plovdiv (1.79±0.81) than in Montpellier (1.63±0.66); it was statistically higher for girls (1.94±0.70) than for boys (1.49±0.77), and decreased between 2011 and 2016. A significant overall effect of the common mean stress was influenced by the town (p=0.008), year of study (p=0.003), gender (p=0.0001) and accommodation (p=0.01) of the student.
Conclusion: Academicals and clinical factors of stress are prevailing stressors during education. The challenge is now to decrease the influence of both, without altering the quality of dental education. Regular discussions and debriefs about the clinical cases before and after clinical activity. Alternative methods of education and examination, such as interactive methods, could be considered in order to reduce the stress of theoretical exams.