bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
L’enseignement de techniques d’expression et de communication (TEC) à l’université : Décalage entre formation et besoins langagiers des étudiants biologistes
Authors: BENABBES Souad 
Published: March 2019

RÉSUMÉ. L'article présente les résultats issus d’une enquête par questionnaire menée en Algérie auprès d’étudiants biologistes, pour qui le français est la langue d'enseignement dès leur accès à l’université. Ce nouveau mode d’apprentissage constitue une source de difficultés pour ces étudiants, se traduisant par leur mauvaise assimilation des savoirs transmis et engendrant des difficultés et des imperfections linguistiques importantes. 68 étudiants interrogés s’expriment sur les difficultés qu’ils rencontrent en cours de spécialité, y compris la manière dont ils évaluent contenus du module du TEC (Techniques d’Expression et de Communication) nouvellement introduit dans les filières scientifiques et techniques. Cet article propose pour ce faire une analyse sociodidactique des besoins langagiers des étudiants biologistes qui se focalise sur les enjeux sociolinguistiques et didactiques pour l’élaboration des programmes. Il ressort de l’analyse des résultats que les contenus dispensés en TEC ne répondent pas aux besoins réels et aux attentes des étudiants.Mots-clés : besoins langagiers, étudiants, filières scientifiques, analyse sociodidactique.ABSTRACT. The article presents some results from a questionnaire survey conducted in Algeria among biology students, for whom French is the language of instruction as soon as they enter university. This new mode of teaching / learning is a source of difficulties for these students, resulting in their poor assimilation of knowledge transmitted and causing significant linguistic dysfunctions. 68 students interviewed expressed their difficulties in the specialty course, including the way in which they evaluate the contents of the newly introduced TEC (Expression and Communication Techniques) module in the scientific and technical fields. The analysis of the results shows that the content provided in TEC does not meet the real needs and expectations of students.Keywords: language needs, students, scientific fields, sociodidactic analysis.
Effets de la mise en œuvre de la classe inversée à travers Edmodo dans l’apprentissage de la grammaire
Authors: DARMAWANGSA Dante , RACMADHANY Ariessa 
Published: March 2019

RÉSUMÉ. La stratégie de classe inversée, comme l’une des stratégies de l’apprentissage hybride, a eu un impact positif sur le changement des méthodes d’enseignement traditionnelles, qui passent généralement du temps en classe, en les combinant de manière virtuelle. Cette étude tente d’étudier les effets de la stratégie de classe inversée en utilisant Edmodo dans l’apprentissage de la grammaire française. L'étude est menée en utilisant la méthode quantitative avec le modèle quasi expérimental. Les participants à cette recherche sont les étudiants qui ont étudié la grammaire française du niveau A1 / A2 du CECRL dans une université en Indonésie. Les résultats montrent que cette stratégie contribue positivement à l’amélioration des performances des étudiants en matière de grammaire. Cette étude devrait contribuer à offrir un autre aperçu de la conception et des résultats de l’application du matériel d’apprentissage par le biais de la stratégie de la classe inversée, notamment à travers la plateforme Edmodo. Mots-clés : apprentissage hybride, classe inversée, Edmodo, grammaire. ABSTRACT. The strategy of flipped classroom, like one of the blended learning’s strategies, had a positive impact in the change of the traditional methods of teaching, which normally spend time in the classroom, by combining them with those in a virtual way. This study attemps to investigate the effects of flipped classroom strategy using Edmodo in the French grammar learning. The study is conducted by using the quantitative method with the model quasi-experimental. The participants of this research is the students who studied French grammar on CEFR level A1/A2 in one university in Indonesia. The results show that this strategy contributes positively to the improvement of the students’ performances in grammar subject. This study should contribute in offering another insight into the design and results of the application of learning materials through the flipped classroom’s strategy, in particular through Edmodo platform. Keywords: blended learning, flipped classroom, Edmodo, grammar.
Success rate of electromagnetic navigation system on ventriculo-peritoneal shunt versus standard shunt placement in patients with hydrocephalus
Authors: Dawood Aamir , Yasir Muhammad 
Published: March 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Accuracy of ventriculoperitoneal shunt with the development of frameless neuronavigation in the field neurosurgery has been validated in different parts of the world. The objective of this study was to compare the success of electromagnetic (EM) navigation system on ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt versus standard shunt placement in patients with hydrocephalus.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This randomized controlled trial was carried out in the Department of Neurosurgery, Multan. This study was approved by the Ethical Review Committee of Nishtar Hospital Multan. Study subjects were selected after an informed consent. Patients were grouped as (A) who received EM and (B) who received routine shunt surgery. Patients with shunts were followed up at the end of 3 months and post-operative CT was performed at the end of 3 months. Both groups were compared in terms of success by using chi-square test.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Among 100 study cases, mean GCS was 12.30±1.85 (with minimum GCS was 9 while maximum was 15) and mean duration of hydrocephalus was noted to be 6.80±2.02 weeks. Forty five (45%) were presented with mild hydrocephalus while 55 (55%) presented with moderate hydrocephalus. Grade outcome (post-operative) was noted in 78 (78%) of our study cases, grade 2 in 18 (18%) while grade 3 (failure) was noted in only 4 (4%).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The usage of electromagnetic (EM) navigation on ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is safe and reliable which is beneficial for optimal positioning and trajectory of ventricular catheters in adult patients with hydrocephalus.</p><p> </p>
Tracheoesophageal groove: a reliable landmark
Authors: Gupta Nitika , Gupta Rohan , Singh Inderpal , Kotwal Sunil 
Published: March 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Galen first described the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) as a nerve that descended from the brain to the heart, then reversed the course and ascended to the larynx and caused the vocal cords to move. Tracheoesophageal groove is useful for identifying the RLN. In the present study we studied the course of RLN in tracheoesophageal groove and its anatomical position, in patients undergoing thyroid surgery.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The study was conducted in the Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, SMGS Hospital, for a period of two years, on the patients who underwent thyroid surgeries. Tracheoesophageal groove was considered first landmark to identify RLN position and only after meticulous dissection in the groove, the nerve could be identified. The nerve was carefully dissected and its position evaluated in relation with trachea and esophagus. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Trajectory of the nerves studied in the patients was mostly in the tracheoesophageal groove (TEG), seen in 113 (69.75%) nerves. 16.05% of the nerves were seen in the posterior half of the trachea while 4.94% of the nerves were seen to travel from TEG to anterior half of trachea and 1.85% from TEG to posterior half of trachea. 6.17% of nerves travelled from oesophagus to the TEG.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> A uniform dissection procedure should be followed and the recurrent laryngeal nerve must be first looked for in the TEG, which serves as important landmark and later any deviation must be considered.</p><p class="abstract"> </p>
Locking condylar plate: best device to treat supracondylar fractures of the femur
Authors: Pallewad Irwant V. , Kagne Vijay B. , Upadhye Jayshree J. 
Published: March 2019

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Supracondylar fractures of the femur in adults account for only 7% of all femoral fractures. However, these fractures present with numerous complications. The purpose of this study was to assess the outcome of locking condylar plate in supracondylar fractures of femur in adults.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This study was based on 25 patients of supracondylar fracture of the femur treated with locking condylar plate at Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Suratkal, Mangalore. The patients were followed up for 1 year.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In present study, 84% fractures were sustained due to road traffic accidents. In 23 (92%) patients, full weight bearing was achieved at 20 weeks while only 2 (8%) patients required more than 20 weeks. 80% of cases required less than 16 weeks for union while 20% required more than 16 weeks. Average injury to surgery time was 3.62 days in the present series. Superficial stitch infection occurred in two cases. Deep infection occurred in a grade 2 compound fracture in a male who was treated initially with debridement and antibiotics.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Good results are seen by distal femur locking condylar plate alone. It is the main implant of choice for distal femur fractures of all varieties. Best outcome is expected if fracture fixation is done following all the basic principles of fracture fixation. Advantage of the mechanical properties of a locking plate is definitely useful. </p>
RANKING OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE MOBILIZATION OF BANK RESOURCES USING ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (CASE STUDY: IRANAIN HEKMAT BANK)
Authors: Hashemi Dehchi Majid , Nasirzadeh Elnaz 
Published: March 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify and rank the factors affecting the resources mobilization of Iranian Hekmat Bank.Methodology: In this research, six main factors are considered in mobilizing resources and deposits of customers of the bank. The statistical population of this research is senior credits managers of Iranian Hekmat Bank. The ranking of these factors has also been done using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Expert Choice Software (ECS).Main Findings: The results of this study showed that the factor of loyalty and organizational affiliation has the most impact on resources mobilization. Afterwards, communications and human factors, financial factors, advisory factors, service factors and physical factors are effective in mobilizing bank resources, respectively.Implications: The results of this study can be used to increase the quality of mobilization which directly affects the profitability of resources. Also this research can help other banks to absorb the financial resources and increases the level of invest in the banks. In addition it can help banks to improve their loan paying.Novelty: This research has focused on the large number of factors which can affect mobilization of bank resources which other previous researches have not addressed all these factors together. No other previous researches have focused on the strategies of fundraising, but in this research this goal has been focused.
ECOTOURISM POTENTIALS OF THE MAJANG FOREST BIOSPHERE RESERVE. GAMBELLA, SOUTH WEST ETHIOPIA
Authors: Fakana Selemon Thomas , Choudhary Chiranjib Kumar , Mengist Alemken Berihun 
Published: March 2019

Purpose – the purpose of this study was to identify ecotourism potentials of the Majang Forest Biosphere Reserve.
Methodology – The study employed qualitative research approach using an exploratory research design. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussion besides to field observations. Accordingly, key informants interviewees were held with 12 villages senior leaders (n=60), key informants from 6 departments (n=30) and NGO experts (n=5). Altogether, 95 respondents were involved in this study
Findings – The results of this research revealed that fauna and flora (87%), water bodies (waterfalls, rivers, and lakes) (82%), cultural attractions (54%), manmade attractions as well as historical sites are found to be the major ecotourism potentials of the Biosphere Reserve.
Originality – The study provides complied information of ecotourism potentials of the Majang Forest Biosphere Reserve, which has not been explored before. It enhances the concept of ecotourism and level of understanding of stakeholders in ecotourism potentials of the biosphere. Its findings contributes to better conservation of the biosphere reserve through creating awareness and commitment to decision makers, politicians, experts, leaders, eco-tourists, local community, etc.
Social Implications - Majang Forest Biosphere Reserve has endowed numerous ecotourism potentials. However, the flow of eco-tourists to the destination and ecotourism activities are very weak. As a result, local communities living around biosphere reserve are less benefited from the ecotourism development. This study promotes ecotourism potentials of the biosphere reserve. It enhances the benefit of local communities through ecotourism activities like tour guiding association, beekeeping, souvenir shops, cultural shows, horse riding services, offering cultural foods, drinks and dressings.
Limitations – Further deep study is vital to identify more ecotourism potentials. Promotion and marketing strategies need to be adopted and promoted wherein using internet, big hoardings, billboards, posters, and travel desks. Infrastructures should be improved eco-friendly to facilitate ecotourism activities.
Statistical Characterization of Indian Residential Networks for Powerline Communication
Authors: Kasthala Shashidhar , Venkatesan GKD Prasanna , Amudha A 
Published: March 2019

Despite different powerline channel modeling techniques, developed so far, there are still specific dynamic, varying parameters (viz. the random load variation and inconsistent electrical wiring) to be studied for a valid and reliable power line communication (PLC) model. Statistical characterization of PLC channel may provide the required background for refinement of these existent models. In this paper, the Indian residential networks are statistically analyzed in the frequency range of 1-100 MHz. This also includes the comprehensive analysis of line impedance, stationary noise, channel capacity and average channel gain. From the measurements, the noise spectrum density is found to be less than -90 dBm at a frequency less than 1 MHz and is almost constant after 70 MHz. The minimum and maximum channel capacity of the network is 71.5 Mbps and 97.7 Mbps respectively. The Average channel gain is estimated at -30 dB. The paper also reviews the channel transfer function developed by top-down and bottom-top approaches. Finally, some additional factors influencing the PLC channel are also discussed.
Anti-Theft Vehicle Tracking System Using GPS and Location Prediction
Authors: N.M. Dhanya 
Published: March 2019

Currently the number of private vehicles is increasing day by day and hence the importance of tracking and theft prevention. Recently the vehicle tracking systems are getting wide popularity and can be used in tracking in case of stolen vehicles. Real-time applications like Vehicle Tracking System is developed using Arduino board with a microcontroller. We have developed a vehicle tracking system with a Smartphone which is less expensive and reliable when compared to the existing system as there is no need for extra hardware. The objective is to develop an application for tracking vehicles, which will help the cab owners to track their car all the time and to predict the location of the vehicle in the case of a failing GPS (Global Positioning System). Time series prediction algorithm is used to predict the location of the vehicle if GPS is in off mode. The vehicle tracking system installed will update the GPS coordinates of the vehicle continued to the cloud, and this data can be used for predicting the location of the vehicle in case of emergency. This system can also be used to generate the bills after finishing the freight in the form of an SMS based on the distance traveled, which can be calculated from the latitude and longitude data. The GPS data can be mapped to the Google maps to track the location in real time. Compared with the existing system, this system is having the advantage of location prediction from the historic location data, and the cost is reduced by almost half.
Evaluation of Drought Vulnerability on Watersheds in West Sumatera Province by Using Cropwat-8 and GIS
Authors: Daoed Darwizal , Rusman Bujang , Istijono Bambang , Hakam Abdul , Syukur Masril 
Published: March 2019

Differences in temperature, duration of irradiation, wind speed, watershed shape, slope, and rainfall are the factors that determine the amount of evaporation and discharge flow also characterizing of the watershed. As noted, the difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures is over6 14í¢”žÆ’"> and the dry season happens mostly from May to October in West Sumatra Province each year. It, of course,will affect the magnitude of potential evapotranspiration and the minimum water flow that tend to decrease. Therefore, a particular evaluation of the impact of drought or susceptibility to water potential of the watersheds in the Areas of Akuaman River of West Sumatra should be undertaken. The methods used were the standard of Ministry of Forestry of Indonesia- the Agency for Research and Development of Forestry and the Center for Research and Development of Conservation and Rehabilitation 2012 and Arc-GIS-10.3 software to determine the index of vulnerability to drought and Cropwat-8to calculate evapotranspiration by Penman-Monteith method. The evaluation results show evapotranspiration value was 5.32 mm / day, 161.7 mm / month and the category of susceptibility tended to be medium and somewhat vulnerable. A review of the aspect of service levels of the use of water and minimum specific discharge is seen that in small watersheds 14Aí¢”°¤100 km2"> is more susceptible to get drought than larger basins. It is therefore suggested to stakeholders to consider the possibilities for watershed integration as a solution to improve water supply for irrigation.
Fungal Production of Xylanase from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches via Solid State Cultivation
Authors: Mardawati Efri , Kresnowati MTAP , Purwadi Ronny , Bindar Yazid , Setiadi Tjandra 
Published: March 2019

The abundance of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB), the lignocellulosic biomass waste from Crude Palm Oil (CPO) industries, offers a potential for its application as raw material for biorefinery. Its xylan content in particular, suggests that EFB can be used as raw material for xylanase production. This article studies xylanase production by fungal Trichoderma viride ITB CC L67, Aspergillus niger ITB CC L51, and Penicillium sp. ITB CC L96 using EFB as the substrate in solid state fermentation. The aims of this research are to evaluate the incubation time to produce the highest xylanase activity, to explore the effect of particle size of EFB on xylanase activity and to determine the optimal operation condition of each significant variable, including temperature and substrate ratio (g EFB in mL liquid medium) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The method of Central Composite Design (CCD) is employed to investigate the individual crucial component of the operation condition, which significantly affected the enzyme activity. The incubation time of T. viride, A. niger, and Penicillium sp. were observed to produce xylanase . The result show that the xylanase activity is increase in the early phase of incubation at 0-36 hours, and remained constant afterward. At the time of 36 hours, the activity of xylanase produced by T. viride, A. niger and Penicillium sp. were subsequently 815 U/mL, 624 U/mL and 789 U/mL or equal to 8,146 U/g, 6,243 U/g and 7,892 U/g dry substrate. The particle size of the EFB is affect the growth and hence affects on xylanase production. It shows that the smaller size of EFB resulted in better fungal growth, which was indicated by higher biomass dry weight and higher protein content, as well as higher xylanase activity. The optimum conditions obtained xylanase activity is 740.6 U/mL or 5,095.5 U/g substrate, produced by T.viride ITB CC L.67 at 32.8oC and substrate ratio of 0.63.
Classification of Spatio-Temporal fMRI Data in the Spiking Neural Network
Authors: Saharuddin Shaznoor Shakira , Murli Norhanifah , Hasibuan Muhammad Azani 
Published: March 2019

Deep learning machine that employs Spiking Neural Network (SNN) is currently one of the main techniques in computational intelligence to discover knowledge from various fields. It has been applied in many application areas include health, engineering, finances, environment, and others. This paper addresses a classification problem based on a functional Magnetic Resonance Image (fMRI) brain data experiment involving a subject who reads a sentence or looks at a picture. In the experiment, Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) is used to select the most relevant features (voxels) before they were propagated in an SNN-based learning architecture. The spatiotemporal relationships between Spatio Temporal Brain Data (STBD) are learned and classified accordingly. All the brain regions are taken from data with label star plus-04847-v7.mat. The overall results of this experiment show that the SNR method helps to get the most relevant features from the data to produced higher accuracy for Reading a Sentence instead of Looking a Picture.
Index of Active Tectonic Assessment: Quantitative-based Geomorphometric and Morphotectonic Analysis at Way Belu Drainage Basin, Lampung Province, Indonesia
Authors: Gentana Dewi , Sulaksana Nana , Sukiyah Emi , Yuningsih Euis Tintin 
Published: March 2019

The occurrence of subduction zones caused by the collision between the Eurasian-Western Indonesia Plate due to an increase tectonic, volcanic and magmatic activities along Sumatra Island. This study covers the area of Way Belu Drainage Basin, located near Bandar Lampung City, Lampung Province, southern part of Sumatra, Indonesia. The area composes of a complex geological structure as the result of tectonic activities. In this study, geomorphic indices assessment such as morphometric and morphotectonic quantitative analysis are undertaken to identify the Index of Active Tectonics (IAT). The morphometric analysis uses Drainage density (Dd) and Ratio of bifurcation (Rb). The value of Dd respectively from 1.45 to 4.05, Rb from 2 to 10. While the morphotectonic analysis uses basin shape index (Bs), valley floor width-valley height ratio (Vf), and asymmetry factor (AF). The value of Bs from 1.27 to 6.25, Vf from 0.16 to 3.30, and AF from 22.73 to 83.77 in ranges which is derived average IAT value is 2.20. It may considered that at the Way Belu Drainage Basin has moderate to high tectonic activity. From the joint measurement results on the fracture zone express that the main pattern of faults has trend NWW-SSE, NE-SW, NNE-SSW, NW-SE, and W-E directions. Furthermore, based on the combination of the quantitative geomorphology indices assessment which is supported by remote sensing and field assessment shows that those features closely related to the Semangko Fault System with the NNW-SSE fault trend parallel to its fault.