bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Linguistic landscapes
Authors: Hatoss Anikó 
Published: July 2019

AbstractSome of the key challenges in teaching intercultural communication (IC) are to engage learners in activities which develop their critical intercultural awareness and to prepare them for communication in superdiverse (Vertovec, 2007) contexts. This paper discusses linguistic landscapes (LL) as an innovative method for teaching intercultural competence. Undergraduate linguistics students conducted a LL project to explore linguistic diversity in their chosen suburb of Sydney and reflected on their own intercultural learning experience. Student reflections revealed that the project had a strong impact on their perceptions of diversity and their attitudes towards other languages and cultures. Students increased their critical awareness of how identity, ideology and attitudes influence language choices and intercultural interactions. The experiential learning project also made them reflect on their own identity as intercultural citizens. The findings of this study highlight the usefulness of the project in developing intercultural competence (ICC). The paper discusses methodological implications for teaching IC in the context of increasingly multilingual and multicultural learning communities.
Theoretical and practical considerations in the design of an intercultural communication course
Authors: Hsieh Teresa Yi-jung 
Published: July 2019

AbstractThe aim of this article is to highlight theoretical and practical considerations in design of an intercultural communication course. The first part of the article considers intercultural competence, and uses Bourdieu’s notions of education to frame the design of an intercultural communication course. This is followed by discussion of general principles of intercultural course design; the concepts of backward design and constructive alignment as they relate to an intercultural communication course; and finally, the importance of including active and collaborative learning/teaching activities within course design. The remainder of the article draws on a case study of an existing Australian undergraduate course in intercultural communication to highlight how this course may be redesigned in line with the pedagogical principles discussed in the first part of the article.
Conceptualizing language, culture and intercultural
communication in higher education languages programs
Authors: Moore Paul J. , Díaz Adriana 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Languages curricula are an important, yet underutilized, site
for students’ development of intercultural knowledge, awareness and skills in
higher education, though there has been little related empirical research. Given
the key role teachers play in student learning, in the context of two Australian
universities, this study explores language teaching academics’ perspectives on
language, culture and intercultural communication, and how these are reflected
in their teaching approaches. As part of a larger needs analysis project into
the teaching of languages and intercultural communication, this article reports
on semi-structured interviews with ten academic staff engaged in teaching and/or
researching languages, and one study abroad coordinator with a language teaching
background. Interpretations of the key concepts varied, as did participants’
reported approaches to teaching, from critical to instrumental. Teachers’
interpretations and approaches were influenced by their teaching and learning
histories, and while there were a range of approaches to the incorporation of
the (inter)cultural in the teaching of languages, this was approached more
critically than reported in previous studies. Contextual features which may
limit such integration of language and culture are discussed, as is the
contribution of languages teachers to students’ development of intercultural
competence.
Decentralized fuzzy linguistic control of multiple robotic manipulators with guaranteed global
stability
Authors: Fan Yongqing , Wang Wenqing , Jiang Xiangkui , Li Zhen 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
A decentralized adaptive control based on human linguistic is investigated to learn human behaviors for multiple
robotic manipulators. Many experts’ words or sentences can be transferred into the control actions by employing membership
functions in robot systems, which can be synthesized fuzzy controller by employing reasoning mechanism. For the unknown model
dynamical robot manipulators, one adjustable parameter that relates to the approximation accuracy of fuzzy logic systems is
introduced at first, which be utilized to deal with the unknown dynamics of robot manipulators. Switching fuzzy adaptive
controller is designed to overcome the limitation of logic structure that the number of adaptive laws only focus on fuzzy rules in
conventional fuzzy logic systems. Another advantage of this design method is that the control with human linguistic extend the
semi-global stability to global stability. Finally, effectiveness of the developed control design scheme has been shown in
simulation example.
Human-robot collaboration for surface treatment tasks
Authors: Gracia Luis , Solanes J. Ernesto , Muñoz-Benavent Pau , Miro Jaime Valls , Perez-Vidal Carlos , Tornero Josep 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This paper presents a human-robot closely collaborative solution to cooperatively perform surface treatment tasks
such as polishing, grinding, finishing, deburring, etc. The proposed scheme is based on task priority and non-conventional sliding
mode control. Furthermore, the proposal includes two force sensors attached to the manipulator end-effector and tool: one sensor
is used to properly accomplish the surface treatment task, while the second one is used by the operator to guide the robot tool.
The applicability and feasibility of the proposed collaborative solution for robotic surface treatment are substantiated by
experimental results using a redundant 7R manipulator: the Sawyer collaborative robot.
An improved measurement variable estimation model for positioning mobile robot
Authors: Qu Junsuo , Hou Leichao , Zhang Ruijun , Zhang Zhiwei , Zhang Qipeng , Ting Kaiming 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The localization and navigation technology are the key factors in the research of mobile robots. With the demand
of smart manufacturing industry and the development of robotics technology, the importance of mobile robot has become increasingly
prominent. Mobile robot positioning research is mostly based on odometry, however, it has cumulative errors that would affect the
accuracy of positioning results.
This paper describes an improved measurement model that suitable from 0° to 180° and used this model in the
Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) and Unscented Kalman Filter(UKF) time update step respectively, the method can address the
interference of kinematics model predicted position and heading angle, both of them are easily disturbed by noises and other
factors. Designing a tracked mobile robot as experimental platform to collect the raw data, conducting experimental research
including the performance of hardware platform and autonomous obstacle avoidance, the real-time and stability of remote data
interaction, and the accuracy of optimal pose estimation. The simulation results have been verified the accuracy of the improved
measurement model applied to UKF.
Passenger flow forecast for customized bus based on time series fuzzy clustering algorithm
Authors: Li Ming , Wang Linlin , Yang Jingfeng , Zhang Zhenkun , Zhang Nanfeng , Xiang Yifei , Zhou Handong 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Customized bus services are conducive to improving urban traffic and environment, and have attracted widespread attention. However, the problems encountered in the new customized bus mode include the large difference between the basis of customized bus passenger flow data analysis and the basis of the traditional bus passenger flow data analysis, and the difficulty in different vehicle scheduling caused by the combination of traditional and customized bus modes. We propose a customized bus passenger flow analysis algorithm and multi-destination customized bus line capacity scheduling algorithm, and display them in an intuitive way. The experimental results show that the algorithm model established in this paper can basically meet the data requirements of operation and management, and can provide decision support for customized bus line planning.
Online moral struggles in hosting immigrant’s discourses
Authors: D’Errico Francesca , Paciello Marinella 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The present study aims to help better understand the cognitive and affective processes at work in ‘moral struggles’ concerning discussions about hosting immigrants. In particular, it will focus on the prosocial aspect of the debate on hosting of immigrants since previous studies have stressed mainly its racist nature. To this end, a total of 12,583 comments were extracted from the Facebook page of an Italian singer, divided into prosocial and proself stances, and analysed by developing a specific coding based on the theory of helping behaviour in emergency (Darley and Latané 1968) and the theory of moral agency (Bandura 1991). Prosocial processes were defined on the basis of the following ‘loci’: recipients, behaviour, consequences and agency. In parallel the comments were analysed by emotional coding to identify the levels of expressed anger. The results showed a wide variety of prosocial stances associated with these loci in online arguments within real sentences. Prosocial commenters can use words as weapons toward proself commenters to win their ‘crusade’ when they are flamed, and they are ‘cold’ when they focus on recipient and consequences. Finally, results suggested that a dialogue between prosocial and proself positions can occur in the presence of a moderate level of anger.
Degree modification across categories in Afrikaans
Authors: Berghoff Robyn , Nouwen Rick , Bylinina Lisa , McNabb Yaron 
Published: July 2019

AbstractThe paper presents an analysis of the Afrikaans degree modifierbaie‘very/much/many’.Baieappears to be a single lexical item with a wide distribution in terms of the categories of gradable predicate with which it can combine. However, the paper shows that two syntactically distinct instances ofbaieshould be distinguished. These instances ofbaieportion out the modification of different grammatical categories between them: one, a head, exclusively modifies gradable adjectives, and the other, an adjunct, modifies the remaining categories of gradable predicate.
Towards a meta-theoretical model for translation
Authors: Blumczynski Piotr , Hassani Ghodrat 
Published: July 2019

AbstractIn this study, we propose a meta-theoretical model for translation. In doing so, we start from a critique of bivalent thinking – rooted in classical logic – exposing unidimensionality as its fundamental weakness. We then consider how this problem has traditionally been addressed by proposing continua. While recognising their cognitive, heuristic and didactic values, we argue that despite the promise of alleviating strict polarisation symptomatic of binarisms, continua are still unidimensional and thus counterproductive to theorising that seeks to capture translational complexity. As a way out of this impasse, building on the premises of fuzzy logic and the understanding that translation is a non-zero-sum concept, we suggest that theoretical concepts be couched in terms of multidimensionality (that is, contrasted with numerous oppositions, rather than a single one, as is the case with polar thinking). Finally, we suggest how our proposed approach can be translated into a practice of theorising.
Comparison of quadratus lumborum versus continuous epidural block for laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: analysis of postoperative analgesia and motoric ability
Authors: Aditianingsih Dita , Pryambodho  , Anasy Naufal , Rahendra  , Rosita Tantri Aida 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Pain management in post transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy is a key to early recovery. Different types of regional anesthesia techniques have been applied for managing post-operative pain. However, the results are still not satisfactory. This study aims to compare effectiveness of ultrasound-guided bilateral Quadratus Lumborum (QL) block with continuous epidural analgesia in improving post transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy analgesia and motoric mobility. This is a randomized controlled trial that included 26 healthy living kidney donor patients. All subjects were randomized to receive preoperatively bilateral QL block (n=13) or continuous epidural analgesia (n=13). Subjects in QL group received 20 mL of bupivacaine 0.25% bilaterally and subjects in epidural group received continuous bupivacaine 0.125% infusion 6 mL/hour. Numerical rating scale (NRS), Bromage score, and duration of urinary catheterization were recorded. The results presented no significant differences in NRS scores at rest and movement, and Bromage score between QL block group and epidural block group in at 2,6,12,24 hours after surgery. The QL block group received significantly lower total dose of bupivacaine (p<0.001) and duration of urinary catheterization was significantly shorter (p=0.001) compared to epidural group. This study found that QL block produced similar postoperative NRS and Bromage score with fewer dose of bupivacaine and shorter duration of urinary catheterization compared with continuous epidural analgesia within 24 hours.
Serum C-Reactive Protein in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis and correlation with dialytic age
Authors: Ali Zulkhair , Ridha Muhammad R , Bahar Erial 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Mortality in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis considerably high. Previous study showed that mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis was strongly correlated with chronic inflammation. The current study examined whether the serum c-reative protein concentration (hsCRP) changed from pre- to post-dialysis. In addition, the current study also investigated the correlation between dialysis age and hsCRP in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. The study was a case-series study of 30 patients with hemodialysis. The patients were devided into three group based on dialysis age. Hemodialysis had been undergone for 4 hours, using hemoflow F8HPS, polysulfone synthetic dialysis membrane, and bicarbonate dialysis fluid. The primary outcome was serum concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), which was assessed in the pre-and-post dialysis, measured using chemiluminescent method. Dialysis does increased the hsCRP post-dialysis. It resulted in significant (p<0.05) increment of serum hsCRP concentration, pre-dialysis 1.04±0.90 mg/L compared to post-dialysis mean value 1.84±2.01 mg/dL. There was no significant difference among serum hsCRP concentration mean value among group of dialysis age. The correlations between various measurement of serum hsCRP concentration and dialysis age were statistically insignificant.
Correlation CD24 and CD44 expression against aggressiveness breast cancer
Authors: Farida Aida , Wresnindyatsih  , Yuliantini Venni 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Cancer stem cells (CSC) in breast cancer are the source of cells that are resistant to chemotherapeutic agents that are responsible for recurrence and metastasis. The existence of CSC is a benchmark for success in strategies for prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Cell surface markers known as cluster of differentiation (CD) 24 are expressed in breast cancer. CD44 is a cell surface protein composed of glycoproteins, high enough to be expressed in breast cancer. Sample taken with technique proportional random sampling. The population of this study is a specimen that has been diagnosed molecular subtype as a breast cancer from January 2015 arrived October 2017, consist of 44 sample, 11 luminal A samples, 11 luminal B samples, 11 HER2 samples and 11 triple negative samples. CD24 expression was found most negative (81.8%) and CD44 expression found the most positive at 84.1%. Expression CD24 correlation with molecular subtype found that the results of the chi-square test found a correlation between expression CD24 and molecular subtype (p-value = 0.036). There correlation expression CD24 molecular subtype but there were no correlation CD24 with limfovaskular invasion, grading, and Ki67. There no correlation expression CD44 with limfovaskular invasion, grading, molecular subtype and Ki67.
EEG changes in patients with intracranial tumors and seizures symptom at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang
Authors: Handayani Sri , Diansari Yunni , Bahar Erial , Novantina Wilasari 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the EEG changes in intracranial tumor patients with symptoms of seizures and the correspondence between the location of tumor by the location of the EEG abnormality. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study using primary and secondary data. Samples were collected consecutively over a period of 1 year. Of the 35 samples, abnormal EEG in patients with primary intracranial tumors obtained 68,2%, whereas in metastatic intracranial tumors obtained in 84,6%. From the abnormal EEG, in primary intracranial tumors description focal slowing in 60.0%, epileptic activity 20.0%, accompanied focal epileptic activity and focal slowing in 13.3%. Whereas in patients with intracranial tumor metastasis overview the form of a focal slowing in 36.4%,epileptic activity in 18.2%, and deceleration focal epileptiform activity accompanied by 45.5%. Presence of the EEG abnormality locations in tumor area 23.1%, non-tumor area by 38.5%, tumor and non-tumor area area by 38.5%. In this study, most patients have an abnormal EEG which more common in the form of a focal slowing compared epileptic activity, and some abnormalities are located in non-tumor areas. This indicates that the seizures that occur may be more due to irritation lesions than for the formation of epileptic focus.
The effect of high aluminium water consumption on parameters of neuron, blood and renal function
Authors: Irfannuddin Irfannuddin , Bustan Milla , Maktum Ummi , Febriani Ratika , Rahadiyanto Yakub 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Mining process causes contamination of Aluminium in drinking water consumed by Bangka Island residents. The study was conducted to identify the influence of high aluminium water consumption on serum aluminium level, serum brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), serum ferritin, blood haemoglobin (Hb), and urine albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR). Men aged 26-45 years old were allocated into two groups. The first group was subjects who have consumed well water for at least 5 years. Aluminium levels in well water were sampled from seven wells and the average levels were higher than threshold. The control group was subjects who have consumed tap water for at least 5 years. The average level of aluminium in the tap water from seven houses was still within the normal limit. Serum aluminium levels of men who consumed high aluminium containing water were significantly higher than control group. Men who consumed high aluminium water had significantly lower levels of BDNF and ferritin, and were also associated with lower Hb levels. Both groups had no difference in UACR and were still within normal limits. High aluminium water consumption may have an impact to decrease the indicators of cognitive and blood functions, but has no effect on renal functions.
Role of hepcidin to identify the type of anemia in chronic kidney disease in children
Authors: Indah Lestari Hertanti , Pudjiastuti Trihono Partini , Andriastuti Murti 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may present with anemia of chronic disease (ACD), iron-deficiency anemia, or both (mixed anemia). Common hematologic parameters may not distinguish type of anemia in CKD. Hepcidin is a new variable considered to guide management of anemia in CKD. This study aimed to determine type of anemia in children with CKD, and determine the level of hepcidin in those patients and its relationship with degree of CKD, hemoglobin, and ferritin. This was a cross sectional study in 2-18 years non-dialyzed children with CKD. Subjects were divided into group I (CKD stage 1-2) and group II (CKD stage 3-5). Each group consisted of 29 subjects. Anemia occurred in 34 of 58 subjects, 24 were ACD and 10 were mixed anemia. Median of hepcidin levels in group II were significantly higher than group I (33.4 vs 12.5 ng/mL). Hepcidin has positive correlation with ferritin. ROC analysis showed that hepcidin level of >18 ng/mL may predict ACD. Ferritin level of >99.7 ng/dL can predict hepcidin >18ng/mL (sensitivity 74.2% and specificity 70.4%). This study concluded that ACD is the most type of anemia in CKD besides mixed anemia.
Deep classifier on the electrocardiogram interpretation system
Authors: Nurmaini Siti , Umi Partan Radiyati , Naufal Rachmatullah Muhammad 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a primary diagnostic tool for cardiovascular diseases. A higher accuracy of heart diseases needs an automatic classification for intelligent interpretation of cardiac arrhythmia. The classification process consists of following stages: detection of QRS complex in ECG signal, feature extraction from detected QRS using R-R interval, segmentation of rhythms using extracted feature set, learning system by using Deep Neural Networks (DNNs). The performance is analyzed as a rhythm of arrhythmia classifier and MIT-BIH arrhythmia database uses to validate the method. To benchmark, the performance of DNNs algorithm is compared to, MLP and SVM algorithm in terms of accuracy. The result obtained show that the proposed method provides good accuracy about 97.7 % with less expert interaction.
DNA methylation of P2X3 receptor gene encoded pain marker protein in endometriosis
Authors: Ocktariyana  , Hestiantoro A , Rahmala R , Asmarinah  
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Endometriosis is a common, benign, oestrogen-dependent, chronic gynaecological disorder associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Increasing of P2X3 receptors induced sensitization of pain in endometriosis patients. Epigenetic mechanism such as DNA methylation could lead to alteration of gene expression. The aim of this study was to analyse DNA methylation of P2X3 receptor gene promoter in peritoneal endometriotic tissue from 9 patients compared to endometrial tissue from 9 without endometriosis women as control. The DNA from samples was isolated and with sodium bisulfite converted. We used Methyl Specific PCR (MSP) method to amplify the DNA and then running MSP product in gel electrophoresis. The band intensity of samples were measured by ImageJ software. Statistical analysis was significant correlation between pain and endometriosis (p=0.000). DNA methylation of P2X3 receptor gene promoter among peritoneal endometriotic tissue in women endometriosis and endometrial tissue woman without endometriosis were 100% unmethylated and there was no significant differences (p=0.287), although density of band unmethylated peritoneum endometriosis group was higher than control group. This study was suggesting that DNA methylation of P2X3 receptor gene promoter might be a potential biomarker to early diagnostic of endometriosis without invasive procedure in endometriosis patienst especially with pain symptoms.