bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Seismic Assessment of Steel MRFs by Cyclic Pushover Analysis
Authors: Barbagallo F. , Bosco M. , Ghersi A. , Marino E.M. , Rossi P.P. 
Published: February 2019

Background:Structural members subjected to strong earthquakes undergo stiffness and strength degradation. To predict accurately the seismic behaviour of structures, nonlinear static methods of analysis have been developed in scientific literature. Generally, nonlinear static methods perform the pushover analysis by applying a monotonic lateral load. However, every earthquake input is characterized by several repeated loads with reverse in signs and the strength and deformation capacities of structures are generally related to the cumulative damage. This aspect is neglected by the conventional monotonic approaches, which tend to overestimate the strength and stiffness of structural members.Objective:This paper aims to investigate the possibility that the Cyclic Pushover Analysis (CPA) may be used as a tool to assess the seismic behaviour of structures. During the CPA, the structure is subjected to a distribution of horizontal forces that is reversed in sign when predefined peak displacements of the reference node are attained. This process repeats in cycles previously determined in a loading protocol.Methods:To investigate the effectiveness of the CPA in predicting the structural response, a steel moment resisting frame is designed as a case study building. A numerical model of this frame is developed in OpenSees. To examine the influence of the loading protocols on the seismic response, the CPA is run following the ATC-24 and the SAC protocols. Additionally, the seismic demand of the case study frame is determined by a Monotonic Pushover Analysis (MPA) and by Incremental nonlinear Dynamic Analysis (IDA).Results and Conclusions:The following results are obtained:• Despite the differences between the SAC and the ATC-24 loading protocols, the CPA applied according to those two protocols led to almost the same structural response of the case study frame.• The CPA showed the capability of catching the stiffness and strength degradation, which is otherwise neglected by the MPA. In fact, given a base shear or peak ground acceleration, the CPA leads to the estimation of larger displacement demands compared to the MPA.• During long (or medium) duration earthquakes, the CPA was necessary to estimate accurately the response of the structure. In fact, at a PGA equal to 1 g, the CPA estimated the top displacement demand with an error lower than 10%, while the MPA underestimated it by 18%.• The importance of considering the cyclic deterioration is shown at local level by the damage indexes of the frame. In the case of long earthquakes, given a top displacement of 600 mm (corresponding to a PGA equal to 1 g), the CPA estimated the damage indexes with an error equal to 12%.
Aqueous Enzymatic Extraction of Oil from Microwave-pretreated Jicaro Seeds
Authors: Arroyo Brenda Yesenia Nolasco , Chacón Sandy Luz Ovando , Tacias-Pascacio Veymar Guadalupe , Chacón Guillermo Efrén Ovando , Canseco Cristina Ventura , Gordillo Rocio Meza , Quintero Arnulfo Rosales 
Published: February 2019

Background:
Jicaro seeds can be considered oilseeds due to their high content of lipids,
which could be used. Aqueous Enzymatic Extraction (AEE) of oils is a safe, economical and ecological
technique, with the disadvantage that oil yields are lower than conventional methods. The microwaves
pre-treatment of the seeds has been applied to overcome this inconvenience. Therefore, the objective
of this study was to investigate the aqueous enzymatic extraction of oil from Jicaro seed pretreated
in a microwave (M-AEE) compared to Soxhlet extraction, in terms of oil yield and its quality.

Methods:
M-AEE was evaluated varying type of enzyme, extraction time, enzyme concentration,
solid/liquid ratio and particle size, according to Fractional Factorial experimental design. The obtained
oil was analyzed in terms of fatty acid content and antioxidant activities. The same analyses were performed
in oil obtained by Soxhlet extraction for comparison.

Results:
All parameters investigated in this work had a positive effect on the extraction process. The
highest oil yield of 69.71% was obtained with a particle size of 0.59 mm, 3% (w/w) of Viscozyme L,
solid/ liquid ratio of 1:6, and 5 h. No differences were found in fatty acid content and antioxidant activity
between the oil obtained by M-AEE and that obtained by SE.

Conclusion:
The properties of the oil were not different in the two extraction methods evaluated;
however, M-AEE has the advantage of being environmentally friendly technique. Jicaro seed oil physicochemical
properties were similar to edible oils, thus could be considered as a new option of edible
vegetable oil.
Ocurrencia y apuntes etnomicológicos sobre Phallus indusiatus (Phallaceae, Basidiomycota) en la Reserva Extrativista Tapajós-Arapiuns, Pará, Brasil
Authors: Ferreira Santana Marcos Diones , Lopes Costa Ana Daiane , Costa Gomes Emeli Susane , Santos Guimarães Luciana Edilena 
Published: February 2019

Antecedentes y Objetivos: Los estudios acerca de Phallus (Phallaceae, Basidiomycota) en la Amazonia son escasos teniendo en cuenta las lagunas existentes en el conocimiento del taxon. En la Reserva Extrativista Tapajós-Arapiuns, estado de Pará, Brasil, se desconocía la ocurrencia de P. indusiatus, y sus nombres locales. Por lo tanto, se presenta el primer registro de esta especie en la zona, incluyendo dos nombres locales usados por los ribereños de esta localidad; y un sistema taxonómico popular para reconocer los hongos macroscópicos.Métodos: Durante mayo de 2016, se realizaron expediciones en Vila Franca y Maripá, comunidades tradicionales de la Reserva Extrativista (RESEX) Tapajós-Arapiuns, ubicada al oeste del estado de Pará, así como entrevistas abiertas con los ribereños de estas comunidades.Resultados clave: En las dos comunidades, el prefijo Urupê fue utilizado para designar hongos macroscópicos. Para el reconocimiento de P. indusiatus entre los demás hongos, los ribereños de cada comunidad atribuyeron un segundo término derivado al prefijo, siendo identificado como Urupê-tajá-de-cobra en Vila Franca y Urupê-véu-de-noiva en Maripá.Conclusiones: El sistema taxonómico popular de los ribereños es útil en el estudio de la diversidad de hongos, y su conservación es necesaria principalmente en áreas poco o aún no estudiadas. El etnoconocimiento sobre Phallus constituye información importante a la luz de las lagunas de conocimiento existentes para el taxon, y amplía los horizontes a nuevos estudios etnomicológicos en la Amazonia.
A alfabetização no contexto de uma formação humana
Authors: Arruda Leticia , Grosch Maria Selma , Dos Santos Vanice , Fornari Diez Carmen Lucia 
Published: February 2019

O texto apresenta uma reflexão sobre a educação escolar, com destaque para a importância da alfabetização no desenvolvimento dos seres em formação articulada com algumas relações e representações do fazer humano. Para a discussão, foram utilizadas as contribuições de diferentes autoras/es que tratam da formação humana integral, alfabetização e formação de professoras/es, pois, trata-se de um processo que necessita do protagonismo e do trabalho conjunto de todos os envolvidos no seu desenvolvimento.
Effect of Glucose Improvement on Spirometric Maneuvers in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: The Sweet Breath Study
Authors: Gutiérrez-Carrasquilla Liliana , Sánchez Enric , Barbé Ferran , Dalmases Mireia , López-Cano Carolina , Hernández Marta , Rius Ferran , Carmona Paola , Hernández Cristina , Simó Rafael , Lecube Albert 
Published: February 2019

OBJECTIVEType 2 diabetes exerts a deleterious effect on lung function. However, it is unknown whether an improvement in glycemic control ameliorates pulmonary function.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSProspective interventional study with 60 patients with type 2 diabetes and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) ≤90% of predicted. Spirometric maneuvers were evaluated at baseline and after a 3-month period in which antidiabetic therapy was intensified. Those with an HbA1c reduction of ≥0.5% were considered to be good responders (n = 35).RESULTSGood responders exhibited a significant improvement in spirometric values between baseline and the end of the study (forced vital capacity [FVC]: 78.5 ± 12.6% vs. 83.3 ± 14.7%, P = 0.029]; FEV1: 75.6 ± 15.3% vs. 80.9 ± 15.4%, P = 0.010; and peak expiratory flow [PEF]: 80.4 ± 21.6% vs. 89.2 ± 21.0%, P = 0.007). However, no changes were observed in the group of nonresponders when the same parameters were evaluated (P = 0.586, P = 0.987, and P = 0.413, respectively). Similarly, the initial percentage of patients with a nonobstructive ventilatory defect and with an abnormal FEV1 decreased significantly only among good responders. In addition, the absolute change in HbA1c inversely correlated to increases in FEV1 (r = −0.370, P = 0.029) and PEF (r = −0.471, P = 0.004) in the responders group. Finally, stepwise multivariate regression analysis showed that the absolute change in HbA1c independently predicted increased FEV1 (R2 = 0.175) and PEF (R2 = 0.323). In contrast, the known duration of type 2 diabetes, but not the amelioration of HbA1c, was related to changes in forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of the FVC.CONCLUSIONSIn type 2 diabetes, spirometric measurements reflecting central airway obstruction and explosive muscle strength exhibit significant amelioration after a short improvement in glycemic control.
Duration of Insulin Supply in Type 1 Diabetes: Are 90 Days Better or Worse Than 30 Days?
Authors: Rogers Mary A.M. , Kim Catherine , Tipirneni Renuka , Basu Tanima , Lee Joyce M. 
Published: February 2019

Objective.
There have been few studies regarding the duration of insulin prescriptions and patient outcomes. This study evaluated whether A1C varied with the duration of insulin prescription in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Methods.
We conducted a longitudinal investigation (from 2001 to 2015) within a nationwide private health insurer. A cohort study was first used to compare A1C after 30-day only, 90-day only, and a combination (30-day and 90-day) of insulin prescriptions. Second, a self-controlled case series was used to compare A1C levels after 30-day versus 90-day prescriptions for the same person.

Results.
In the cohort study, there were 16,725 eligible patients. Mean A1C was 8.33% for patients with 30-day prescriptions compared to 7.69% for those with 90-day prescriptions and 8.05% for those who had a combination of 30- and 90-day prescriptions (P &lt;0.001). Results were similar when stratified by age and sex. Mean A1C was 7.58% when all prescriptions were mailed versus 8.21% when they were not. In the self-controlled case series, there were 1,712 patients who switched between 30- and 90-day prescriptions. Mean A1C was 7.87% after 30-day prescriptions and 7.69% after 90-day prescriptions (P &lt;0.001). Results were similar when stratified by sex. For this within-person comparison, the results remained significant for those ≥20 years of age (n = 1,536, P &lt;0.001), but not for youth (n = 176, P = 0.972).

Conclusion.
There was a statistically significant but clinically modest decrease in A1C with 90-day versus 30-day insulin prescriptions in adults. A mailed 90-day insulin prescription may be a reasonable choice for adults with type 1 diabetes.
First record of Chymomyza procnemoides (Wheeler) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) for the Turkish fauna
Authors: Zengin E. 
Published: February 2019

Summary
This is the first record of Chymomyza procnemoides (Wheeler, 1952) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Turkey. The specimens were obtained from bottle bait traps on apple, pear and plum fruit trees at the Uşak province in 2017.
Socio-demographic factors associated with smoking habits among university students in Belgrade, Serbia
Authors: Milošević Georgiev Andrijana , Kotur-Stevuljević Jelena , Krajnović Dušanka 
Published: February 2019

Abstract

Background
Smoking rates in Serbian adults are among the highest in Europe. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of smoking and smoking-related behaviours of Belgrade University students depending on their sociodemographic characteristics and faculty group.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was carried out among 2,608 Belgrade University students (59.6% female) in 2015. A self-administered questionnaire was applied to the opportunity sample to collect the data describing students’ smoking habits and attitudes across all 30 faculties of the university.

Results
30.5% of students reported smoking: 26.4% of medical, and 31.1% of non-medical ones. Smoking rate among female students was 31.2% vs. 29.5% among males. Age (p=0.001), relationship (<0.001) and employment status (p=0.002) had statistically significant influence on smoking status, while the differences in smoking status between genders (p=0.141) and medical and non-medical group of students (p=0.066) were not statistically significant. The highest percentage of students started smoking during high school (66.2%). As the most common reason to start smoking, respondents cited peer influence (36.5%). 44.3% of students who smoked unsuccessfully tried to quit smoking.

Conclusion
To combat high smoking prevalence among a younger population, the formal education of students about the adverse impacts of smoking should be integrated in all active anti-smoking programs. Medical students, as future healthcare professionals, can play an important role in smoking rates reduction among both younger and general populations, if properly trained and educated about smoking prevention and cessation techniques.
Portal vein thrombosis in an HIV-positive man: a case report
Authors: Houwelingen Fedor van , Berend Kenrick , Wetering Diederik van de 
Published: February 2019

Background:
HIV is known as a risk factor for venous thromboembolic events. However, portal vein thrombosis is rare among HIV-infected patients. Few cases have been described in the literature.

Case Presentation:
We report a case of abdominal pain in a 25-year-old HIV-positive man with a low CD4 count and co-infection with hepatitis B. The pain existed for 4 days. Computed tomography showed portal vein thrombosis, and the anticoagulation therapy was initiated.

Conclusion:
This case provokes questions about the etiology of portal vein thrombosis in HIV-positive patients and might determine risk factors. It emphasizes the importance of considering portal vein thrombosis as a cause of abdominal pain in HIV-infected patients, in particular when they have low CD4 counts or co-infection with hepatitis B. In addition, HIV and viral hepatitis should be considered in patients who present with thrombotic events.
Appendiceal Crohn’s disease: a case report
Authors: Kefala Maria Alexandra , Tepelenis Kostas , Loridas Giorgios , Koulas Spyridon 
Published: February 2019

Background:
Crohn’s disease confined to the appendix is uncommon and is estimated to be 0.2%–1.8% of all appendicectomies.

Case Presentation:
Herein, we report a 13-year-old female who presented in the emergency department with typical symptoms and signs of acute appendicitis and elevated inflammatory markers. An abdominal ultrasound was performed which corroborated the initial diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Consequently, the patient underwent an appendicectomy. On operation, the appendix was found to be enlarged, swollen, and with marked thickening of the appendiceal wall. The terminal ileum and the cecum were normal. A drain was placed because of the probable leaking from the appendiceal stamp, which was impossible to bury. Histological findings indicated the diagnosis of the appendiceal Crohn’s disease. Postoperatively, the patient recovered without complications.

Conclusion:
In a rare situation of appendiceal Crohn’s disease, the treatment of choice is appendicectomy and no further treatment is needed.
PENGARUH TINGKAT KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK TERHADAP PENERIMAAN PAJAK YANG DIMODERASI OLEH INTENSITAS PEMERIKSAAN PAJAK PADA KANTOR PELAYANAN PAJAK PRATAMA KUNINGAN
Authors: Dadang Suhendar Ida Soraya 
Published: February 2019

The purpose of this study was to illustrate the level of taxpayer compliance, the tax audit intensity, and the tax revenue as well as the influence of taxpayer compliance and tax audit intensity either simultaneously or partially on tax revenue, and the influence of the tax audit intensity of the interaction level of taxpayer compliance on tax revenue in the Tax Office Primary Kuningan. The hypothesis that the authors propose was the level of taxpayer compliance and tax audit intensity simultaneously affect the tax revenue, the level of taxpayer compliance a positive effect on tax revenue, tax audit intensity positive effect on tax revenue, tax audit intensity positive effect on the interaction level of taxpayer compliance on tax revenue. This research was conducted by using descriptive method verifikatif with quantitative approach. The study population was taxpayer compliance data, the realization of tax audits, and tax revenue to the Tax Office Primary Kuningan. Sampling using non probability sampling was purposive sampling technique in order to obtain samples of the data that taxpayer compliance, realization of tax audits, and tax revenue to the Tax Office Primary Kuningan for 5 years was from the year 2009 until the year 2013 in the form of data analysis tools description and analysis of statistical analysis through regression analysis moderating. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis showed that the Tax Office Primary Kuningan generally have high levels of tax compliance, tax audit intensity, and tax revenues were likely to increase each semester with an average of 15583.50 respectively SPT, 16017.4010 tens of millions of dollars, and 59.8960 tens of millions of dollars. Statistical analysis showed that the level of taxpayer compliance and tax audit intensity simultaneously and significantly influential to tax revenues, the level of taxpayer compliance was significantly positive effect on the increase in tax revenue, tax audit intensity was significantly positive effect on tax revenue, and the tax audit intensity significantly positive effect on the interaction level of taxpayer compliance on tax revenues.
REORIENTASI STRATEGI PEMBANGUNAN BIDANG PEREKONOMIAN DALAM RANGKA PENINGKATAN DAYA BELI MASYARAKAT KABUPATEN KUNINGAN TAHUN 2015
Authors: Ayus A. Yusuf Dewi Fatmasari Enung Nurhayati 
Published: February 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis sektor-sektor dalam PDRB, faktor-faktor yang menentukan rendahnya daya beli masyarakat Kabupaten Kuningan dan menjabarkan beberapa skenario rancangan kebijkan pembangunan untuk meningkatkan daya beli masyarakat Kabupaten Kuningan.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kajian data sekunder berupa data-data statistik berseri (minimal 5 tahun), data-data hasil pembangunan dan kajian terdahulu yang mendukung; kajian data primer berupa hasil survey, pengamatan, wawancara, observasi, dan teknis pengambilan data lain yang diperlukan; serta perumusan dan formulasi kebijakan melalui analisis berdasarkan gambaran data-data spesifik daerah dan kerangka keilmuan untuk mendapatkan skenario atau grand design strategi pembangunan bidang perekonomian dalam rangka peningkatan daya beli masyarakat Kabupaten Kuningan.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan analisis rata-rata kontribusi sektor-sektor dalam PDRB Kabupaten Kuningan, sektor pertanian merupakan sektor dominan, sedangkan sektor perdagangan besar dan eceran, reparasi mobil dan sepeda motor; sektor transportasi dan pergudangan; sektor konstruksi; dan sektor jasa pendidikan merupakan sektor yang berpotensi dominan serta 12 sektor lainnya termasuk kedalam sektor marginal. Rendahnya daya beli masyarakat Kabupaten Kuningan disebabkan masih rendahnya pendapatan perkapita masyarakat Kuningan. Sementara itu kecenderungan harga-harga secara umum (tingkat inflasi) semakin meningkat. Rancangan kebijakan pembangunan untuk meningkatkan daya beli masyarakat di Kabupaten Kuningan, melalui peningkatan konstribusi sektor dominan dan sektor berpotensi dominan.
A tese do “Fim da Arte” e o caráter de atualidade do Belo: Reflexões Hermenêutico-Filosóficas
Authors: Silva Jr Almir Ferreira da 
Published: February 2019

Discute-se a importância da tese do fim da arte, anunciada por Hegel em suas Preleções sobre a estética, como condição de possibilidade para uma reflexão hermenêutico-filosófica sobre a atualidade do belo. Mesmo considerando-se o conjunto de críticas hermenêuticas dirigidas à estética hegeliana, quando se trata de pensar a arte moderna a tese do “ fim da arte” sobressai como paradigmática, seja no que se refere a interpretação das mudanças das configurações artísticas, seja no tocante à sua ressignificação enquanto um acontecimento e experiência de verdade. Ora, mas o que justifica o diálogo de Gadamer com Hegel quando se trata de pensar a atualidade do belo ? Em que medida a tese hegeliana do fim da arte, em seu caráter paradigmático, é compatível com a reflexão hermenêutica da arte como experiência que acontece no médium da linguagem e sob a vigilância da efetividade histórica? Se, por um lado, a sentença do “ fim da arte”, ou mesmo caráter pretérito da arte, nos remete a pensar em sua insuficiência enquanto darstellung, convertendo-a em objeto do pensamento, ou mesmo em sua dissolução em favor da religião e da filosofia, o que no idealismo estético hegeliano apenas pode ser entendido no devir histórico da Ideia; por outro, a referida tese possibilita uma reflexão filosófica da arte que, por sua vez, reivindica uma pretensão de verdade diferente da tradicional. Eis porque, na compreensão gadameriana, a tese hegeliana do caráter passado da arte corresponde a uma pré-formulação acerca de nossas questões sobre a arte quando se trata de repensarmos a atualidade do belo. Ressalta-se que o diálogo hermenêutico entre Gadamer e Hegel só é possível pela evidência de uma proximidade a partir da diferença, e pelo reconhecimento de que em ambos o domínio do belo artístico é tomado enquanto uma declaração atualizada de verdade.
Implementasi Teori Operant Conditioning Dalam Pengembangan Kurikulum Pendidkan Agama Islam Melalui Pendampingan Guru Al-Qur’an
Authors: Marfiyanto Tri , Syafi’i Ahmad , Hermawan Hermawan 
Published: February 2019

Guru yang merupakan icon penting dalam dunia pendidikan Islam, di mana keberhasilan lembaga pendidikan Islam dalam mencetak peserta didiknya tidak terlepas dari eksistensi pendidik yang memiliki sifat-sifat pendidik yang baik di samping kemampuan skillnya sedang al-Qur’an merupakan qur’anan, hudan dan al-Furqan oleh karena itu mata pelajaran al-Qur’an merupakan sesuatu hal yang bisa dikatakan wajib dalam program pengembangan kurikulum di lembaga pendidikan Islam namun pada kenyataannya dari data yang didapat dan observasi lapangan ketersedian guru mata pelajaran Al-Qur’an di Sekolah Dasar Mujahidin 2 Surabaya masih minim dari segi kualitas dan profesionalitas sehingga capaian pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran al-Qur’an pun kurang sesuai yang diharapkan sehingga Teori operant coditioning oleh B.F. Skinner yaitu condisioning dalam arti kebiasaan, insight yang berarti pengertian, dan modelling dengan pengertian tauladan dirasa sangat sesuai melalui pendekatan, strategi, metode, dan teknik pembelajaran dalam proses pembelajaran al-Qur’an maka selanjutnya penggabungan dari metode pembiasaan, pengertian dan tauladan terbukti efektif dalam capaian pembelajaran al-Qur’an di Sekolah Dasar Mujahidin 2 Surabaya