bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Design of Jack-Up Platform for 6 MW Wind Turbine: Parametric Analysis Based Dimensioning of Platform Legs
Authors: Dymarski Paweł 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The article presents the results of the research conducted within the framework of the project entitled WIND-TU-PLA (ERA-NET, MARTEC II), the general aim of which was to design and analyse supporting structures for wind turbines intended for operation on the South Baltic area. The research part described in the article aimed at developing a preliminary design for a jack-up platform which can operate on water areas with depth of 40 m. The main task was to determine optimal dimensions of platform legs and the radius of their spacing. Two jack-up platform concepts differing by spacing radius and hull dimensions were designed with the intention to be used as a supporting structure for a 6-MW offshore wind turbine. For each concept, the parametric analysis was performed to determine optimal dimensions of platform legs (diameter Dleg and plating thickness tleg). Relevant calculations were performed to assess the movements of the platform with parameters given in Table 1 in conditions simulating the action of the most violent storm in recent 50 years. The obtained results, having the form of amplitudes of selected physical quantities, are shown in comprehensive charts in Fig. 6 and 7. Based on the critical stress values (corresponding to the yield stress), the area was defined in which the impact strength conditions are satisfied (Fig. 14).
Then, the fatigue strength analysis was performed for two selected critical leg nodes (Fig. 12). Its results were used for defining the acceptable area with respect to structure’s fatigue (Fig. 14). Geometric parameters were determined which meet the adopted criteria, Table 6. The decisive criterion turned out to be the fatigue strength criterion, while the yield point criterion appeared to be an inactive constraint.
Difference in Markers of Microbial Translocation and Cell Apoptosis in HIV Monoinfected and HIV/HCV Coinfected Patients
Authors: Madelāne Monta , Krūmiņa Angelika , Sīmanis Raimonds , Šķenders Ģirts , Ivanovs Andrejs , Stūre Gunta , Vīksna Ludmila 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Immune activation in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is driven by microbial translocation and in HIV patients is one of the contributors to faster progression of liver disease along with increased cell apoptosis. The aim of the study was to compare microbial translocation and apoptosis markers in HIV monoinfected and HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfected patients, depending on HIV immune status and antiretroviral treatment (ART). We analysed data for 78 HIV monoinfected and 105 HIV/HCV coinfected patients from the Rīga East University Hospital. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), endotoxin core antibodies (EndoCAb), cytokeratin 18 (CK18) and cyto-chrome c (Cyt-c) levels were measured. No significant difference in LPS, EndoCAb, Cyt-c levels between HIV and HIV/HCV patients was found. The CK18 level was higher in the HIV/HCV group. Correlation between CD4+ cell count and EndoCAb antibodies was found in HCV positive patients. There was a significant effect of ART on markers for EndoCAb IgA and EndoCAb IgM antibodies in the HIV monoinfected group. Correlation between CD4+ cell count and EndoCAb antibodies and LPS was found in HIV/HCV patients on ART. Coinfection with HCV can lead to more pronounced response in EndoCAb antibody production and higher levels of cell apoptosis markers, despite similar LPS levels. ART has a positive effect on immune activation.
Anthropometric Parameters and Biochemical Markers of Military Personnel Under the Influence of High Physical and Psychological Loads
Authors: Pļaviņa Liāna , Mackēvičs Vitolds , Smagare Silva , Čakstiņš Andris , Stankēviča Jekaterina 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Physical fitness, health, and physical endurance are important attributes of persons in military. The purpose of the present study was to assess the changes of anthropometric parameters and of biochemical markers in blood serum for participants of a one-week combat training course (CTC) during which participants had high physical and psychological loads in combination with dietary limitation and sleep deprivation. High physical and psychological loads cause changes in the level of biochemical markers that are indicative of musculoskeletal system dysfunction. The study group included participants (n = 59) of both genders aged 23 to 30 years. Anthropometric parameters (body mass, height, body mass index) were determined. Blood plasma analyses were done before and directly after CTC. Biomarkers like lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine phosphokinase (CPK), alanine amino transferase (ALT) and aspartate amino transferase (AST) were measured. Data were analysed by using SPSS 20. We determined levels of anthropometric parameters before, during and after a combat training course. The body mass decreased during the one-week training course, until the sixth day of combat training course, when the peak of physical and emotional stress was reached. The level of biomarkers lactate dehydrogenase and creatine phosphokinase sharply increased after the combat training course. A high physical load caused changes in biochemical markers, indicating musculoskeletal dysfunction in healthy young persons. The study underlines the importance of checking the health status of military personnel before and after exercises with high physical and psychological loads in order to prevent major health disorders in the combat environment.
The Influence of Sustainability and Green Management Concepts on Educational Facility Performance in Nigeria
Authors: Femi Oyeyoade Stephen , Araloyin Funmilayo Moyinola 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of sustainable development and green management on the performance of an educational facility with a view of enhancing the learning environment and increasing students’ achievement in Nigeria. A sequential examination of the benefits of green features and barriers in their adoption was carried out.
The data for the study relied on a study sample of 400 respondents comprising university teachers, “in-resident” building professionals and postgraduate students of a built environment selected from four renowned universities in the south-west region of Nigeria. An ideation framework was constructed and multilevel analysis performed to evaluate perceptions on associated factors alongside the variable items.
The low recognition of basic green benefits by the respondents was, to some extent, the result of unfamiliarity with the discussed concepts. In view of barrier factors deterring the implementation of concepts, the lack of government intervention, unavailability of formulated policies, lack of inclusion of the sustainability concept in the school curricula, and unavailability of capacity training for professionals in the building industry, were perceived to be the prime factors.
The paper concludes that all stakeholders have cogent roles to play at an individual level when it comes to eliminating barriers, initiating concepts, and realizing the desired facility performance capable of ensuring a sustainable learning environment as well as promoting academic excellence in the Nigerian educational sector.
Building Information Modeling for Housing Renovation - Example for Ukraine
Authors: Siniak Nikolai , Źróbek Sabina , Nikolaiev Vsevolod , Shavrov Sergey 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the latest software technology used widely by many construction businesses - big and small - particularly within the Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) sector. Besides being a design and documentation tool, building information models (BIM) provide a platform for enhanced knowledge base collaboration, the potential to manage modification, and therefore the capability to provide information support throughout the lifecycle of an apartment building. A big share of the eastern European construction industries remains excluded from BIM technology and the potential advantages it will hand over to their business, particularly for renovation projects. It requies the involvement of all stakeholders to realize higher-level coordination, productivity, visualization and value efficiencies. The advantages of BIM exploitation for renovation projects are considered in the article. Tendencies in the development of BIM technologies throughout the globe and in eastern European countries on example of Ukraine are shown. Examples of the exploitation of local building information systems in realizing renovation processes are given, and proposals for policymakers in terms of applying BIM technologies in housing renovation activities and facility management are formulated.
The Determinants of Capital Structure: Evidence from GCC and UK Real Estate Sectors
Authors: Yousef Ibrahim 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This paper investigates the determinants of capital structure in the context of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and United Kingdom (UK) real estate sectors. The results of a bivariate analysis indicate that leverage in the UK is much higher than in GCC countries. This may be attributable to UK companies facing a lower cost of debt, which would facilitate their raising of debt capital from the market. In addition, UK real estate firms tend to be larger and have higher levels of tangibility and retained earnings compared with GCC firms, while GCC firms tend to be more profitable and have more growth opportunities. The results of panel and Tobit regression analyses support both trade-off and pecking order theories; for instance, company size was found to have a significant positive impact on different types of debt measurements (market and book debt ratios), which is consistent with the trade-off theory, while profitability and retained earnings to total assets exhibited a significant negative impact for GCC and UK real estate firms, which is consistent with the pecking order theory. Importantly, these results hold true regardless of whether the regressions are estimated using an OLS, random effects, fixed effects panel estimation or a Tobit model.
The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in heart failure: a comprehensive review
Authors: Delcea Caterina , Buzea Cătălin Adrian , Dan Gheorghe Andrei 
Published: July 2019

Abstract

Introduction. Heart failure (HF) and systemic inflammation are interdependent processes that continuously potentiate each other. Distinct pathophysiological pathways are activated, resulting in increased neutrophil count and reduced lymphocyte numbers, making the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) a potential indirect marker of severity. We conducted this comprehensive review to characterize the role of NLR in HF.

Methods. We searched the PubMed (MEDLINE) database using the key words “neutrophil”, “lymphocyte”, “heart failure”, “cardiomyopathy”, “implantable cardioverter defibrillator”, “cardiac resynchronization therapy” and “heart transplant”.

Results. We identified 241 publications. 31 were selected for this review, including 12,107 patients. NLR was correlated to HF severity expressed by clinical, biological, and imaging parameters, as well as to short and long-term prognosis. Most studies reported its survival predictive value. Elevated NLR (>2.1–7.6) was an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality [adjusted HR 1.13 (95% CI 1.01–1.27) – 2.8 (95% CI 1.43–5.53)] as well as long-term all-cause mortality [adjusted HR 1.43 (95% CI 1.1–1.85) – 2.403 (95% CI 1.076–5.704)].
Higher NLR levels also predicted poor functional capacity [NLR > 2.26/2.74, HR 3.93 (95% CI 1.02–15.12) / 3.085 (95% CI 1.52–6.26)], hospital readmissions [NLR > 2.9/7.6, HR 1.46 (95% CI 1.10–1.93) / 3.46 (95% CI 2.11–5.68)] cardiac resynchronization therapy efficacy [NLR > 3.45/unit increase, HR 12.22 (95% CI 2.16–69.05) / 1.51 (95% CI 1.01–2.24)] and appropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator shocks (NLR > 2.93), as well as mortality after left ventricular assist device implantation [NLR > 4.4 / quartiles, HR 1.67 (95% CI 1.03–2.70) / 1.22 (95% CI 1.01–1.47)] or heart transplant (NLR > 2.41, HR 3.403 (95% CI 1.04–11.14)].

Conclusion. Increased NLR in HF patients can be a valuable auxiliary biomarker of severity, and most of all, of poor prognosis.
ANALISIS SERAPAN ANGGARAN BELANJA PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN ACEH TENGAH
Authors: Ruhmaini Ruhmaini , Abdullah Syukriy , Darwanis Darwanis 
Published: July 2019

Local governments have an important role in optimizing local financial management to improve public services to the public. One of the most common financial management issues is the absorption of budget in District Revenue and Expenditure Budgets (APBK) at the end of budget year is often below target or lower than its budget. This will result in the loss of spending benefits because the allocated funds cannot be fully utilized, which means there is iddle money. This study aims to analyze the absorption of budget of the Aceh Tengah District Government based on the type of expenditure, function and its organization. The secondary data obtained from the Qanun of about the Responsibility and its Implementation of APBK Aceh Tengah for the years 2012-2015 . The results showed that the budget absorption based on the type of expenditure, function and organization fluctuated every year. The average budget absorption from 2012 to 2015 is based on the type of expenditure of 87.03%, the average absorption of expenditure by function of 93.32%, and the average uptake of expenditure by the organization of 94.44%.Pemerintah daerah memiliki peran penting dalam mengoptimalkan pengelolaan keuangan daerah untuk meningkatkan pelayanan publik kepada masyarakat. Salah satu masalah pengelolaan keuangan yang sering ditemui adalah serapan anggaran belanja daerah pada APBK diakhir tahun anggaran seringkali berada dibawah target atau lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan anggarannya. Hal ini akan mengakibatkan hilangnya manfaat belanja karena dana yang dialokasikan ternyata tidak semuanya dapat dimanfaatkan, yang artinya terjadi iddle money. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis serapan anggaran belanja Pemerintah Kabupaten Aceh Tengah berdasarkan jenis belanja, berdasarkan fungsi dan berdasarkan organisasi. Data yang dianalisis terdiri dari data sekunder yang diperoleh dari qanun APBK Aceh Tengah tahun 2012-2015. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa serapan anggaran belanja bedasarkan jenis belanja, fungsi dan organisasi berfluktuatif setiap tahunnya. Rata-rata serapan anggaran dari tahun 2012 sampai dengan 2015 berdasarkan jenis belanja sebesar 87,03%, rata-rata serapan belanja berdasarkan fungsi sebesar 93,32%, dan rata-rata serapan belanja berdasarkan organisasi sebesar 94,44%.Keywords: budget absorpsion, expenditure type, expenditure function, organization.
PENGARUH CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO, NET INTEREST MARGIN, LOAN TO DEPOSIT RATIO DAN NON PERFORMING LOAN TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS BANK UMUM NON DEVISA DI INDONESIA PERIODE 2014-2016
Authors: Saputra Agus , Arfan Muhammad , Saputra Mulia 
Published: July 2019

This study examines the influence Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Net Interest Margin (NIM), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) and Non Performing Loan (NPL) toward Profitability for Non-Foreign Exchange Commercial Bank in Indonesia. This study uses empirical data on the directory of Financial Services Authority (Otorita Jasa Keuangan) through non probability sampling that met criteria of the research. There are 17 Banks observed for 3 years quarterly starting from 2014 until 2016. The analytical method using Multiple Linear Regression. The results show that Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) has unsignificant effect on profitability. Variable Net Interest Margin (NIM) has a positive and significant influence toward profitability. Variable Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) has unsignificant effect toward profitability, Non Performing Loan (NPL) has unsignificant effect toward profitability. This study has implication for the banking sector, although banks applied financial ratios to measure bank health, but banks should also pay attention for external factors to measure bank health. The limitation of this research is that the data only consist of one type of commercial bank that is non-foreign exchange bank in Indonesia, not all banks met the criteria as expected by the researcher. Keywords: Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Net Interest Margin (NIM), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR), Non Performing Loan (NPL), Profitability.Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh antara variabel Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Net Interest Margin, Loan to Deposit Ratio dan Non Performing Loan terhadap Profitabilitas pada Bank Umum Non Devisa di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan data empiris dari direktori Kantor Otorita Jasa Keuangan melalui teknik purposive sampling. Ada 17 Bank yang diamati selama 3 tahun secara kuartal mulai tahun 2014 sampai tahun 2016. Peralatan analisis yang digunakan adalah Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas Bank Umum Non Devisa. Variable Net Interest Margin (NIM) memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap profitabilitas Bank Umum Non Devisa. Variable Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas Bank Umum Non Devisa. Variabel NonPerforming Loan (NPL) tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas Bank Umum Non Devisa. Penelitian ini memiliki implikasi pada dunia perbankan yaitu meskipun perbankan menerapkan rasio keuangan untuk mengukur kesehatan bank melalui profitabilitas, akan tetapi perbankan juga seharusnya memperhatikan faktor eksternal dalam mengukur kesehatan bank. Keterbatasan penelitian adalah bahwa data yang diteliti hanya terdiri dari satu jenis bank umum yaitu bank non devisa di Indonesia, tidak semua bank memenuhi criteria seperti yang diharapkan oleh peneliti.
PENGARUH EKSPOR, IMPOR DAN JUMLAH PENDUDUK TERHADAP PDB INDONESIA TAHUN 1969 -2016
Authors: Affandi Affandi , Gunawan Eddy 
Published: July 2019

This research aims to know the influence of export, import and population against Indonesia gross domestic product. The data used in this research is secondary data from the years 1969-2016 were sourced from a variety of reports and the compilation of the particular publication of the World Bank. The model used was multiple linear regression analysis method using the approach of Generalized Least Square parameter estimation (GLS). The results of calculations indicate that the variable is positive and significant effect of exports to GDP, population of Indonesia a negative and significant effect against Indonesia'S GDP, while imports of influential positive and insignificant to GDP Indonesian. The value of the coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.9464 adj.)show that Indonesia'S GDP amounted to 94.64 percent affected by the Export, import and Population, while the remaining 5.36 percent affected by factors other than this research.Keywords : Import, Export, Population, Gross Domestic Product, Generalized Least SquareAbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh ekspor, impor dan jumlah penduduk terhadap produk domestik bruto Indonesia. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder dari tahun 1969-2016 yang bersumber dari berbagai laporan dan kompilasi khususnya publikasidari World Bank. Model yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda dengan metode analisis menggunakan pendekatan estimasi parameter Generalized Least Square (GLS). Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan bahwa variabel ekspor berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap PDB Indonesia, jumlah penduduk berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap PDB Indonesia, sedangkan imporberpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap PDB Indonesia. Nilai koefisien determinasi (Adj.R2= 0.9464) Menunjukkan bahwa PDB Indonesia sebesar 94,64 persen dipengaruhi oleh Ekspor, Impor dan Jumlah Penduduk, sedangkan sisanya 5,36 persen dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain diluar penelitian ini.Kata Kunci : Impor, Ekspor, Jumlah Penduduk, Produk Domestik Bruto, Generalized Least Square
KEDUDUKAN HUKUM AKTA PPAT SETELAH TERBITNYA SERTIPIKAT KARENA PERALIHAN HAK ATAS TANAH
Authors: Saraswati Made Putri , Utama I Made Arya , Putra Santika Ida Bagus Agung 
Published: July 2019

Berdasarkan Pasal 1 angka 4 dan Pasal 2 ayat (1) PP No. 37 Tahun 1998, bahwa akta PPAT mempunyai dua fungsi yaitu sebagai alat bukti perbuatan hukum tertentu mengenai hak atas tanah dan sebagai alat pendaftaran guna perubahan data pendaftaran tanah. Ketika terjadi peralihan hak atas tanah, maka fungsi akta PPAT sebagai alat pendaftaran selesai dan menyisakan akta PPAT sebagai alat bukti perbuatan hukum. Begitu pula, bila terjadi peralihan hak berikutnya, maka akan menyisakan kembali akta PPAT sebagai alat bukti perbuatan hukum.
Ada dua isu hukum yang dikaji terhadap kedudukan akta PPAT terkait dengan kewajiban PPAT menyimpan aktanya, yakni (1) kedudukan hukum akta PPAT yang dijadikan dasar penerbitan sertipikat setelah mengalami peralihan hak berikutnya dan (2) tanggung jawab PPAT terhadap akta yang telah mengalami peralihan hak berikutnya terkait dengan kewajibannya menyimpan akta. Adapun jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam tesis ini adalah penelitian hukum normatif beranjak dari kekosongan norma terhadap kedudukan akta PPAT yang membawa ikutan terhadap tanggung jawab PPAT terkait kewajibannya menyimpan akta. Pendekatan penelitian terdiri dari pendekatan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan konsep.
Dari hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan, bahwa kedudukan hukum akta PPAT yang dijadikan dasar penerbitan sertipikat setelah mengalami peralihan hak berikutnya dapat dikategorikan sebagai arsip inaktif, sedangkan terhadap akta PPAT untuk peralihan hak atas tanah berikutnya dapat dikategorikan sebagai arsip yang masih aktif. Akta PPAT dikategorikan sebagai arsip aktif selama 5 tahun, sedangkan sebagai arsip inaktif selama 30 tahun. Terhadap isi perbuatan hukum dalam akta yang sudah final menghentikan tugas produk hukum tersebut. Dalam hal akta PPAT telah mengalami peralihan hak berikutnya maka berhenti tanggung jawab PPAT, norma hukum sekalipun tidak beralih mengacu pada 30 tahun, terlebih lagi telah dialihkan.
Kepastian terhadap kedudukan akta PPAT juga memberikan kepastian terhadap tanggung jawab PPAT. Tanggung jawab PPAT harus dibedakan antara tanggung jawabnya sebagai pejabat umum dan tanggung jawabnya sebagai penyimpan dokumen negara, sehingga PPAT tidak berorientasi bertanggung jawab tanpa batas.
Kata kunci : Akta PPAT, Alat Pendaftaran, Alat Bukti Perbuatan Hukum dan Peralihan Hak Atas Tanah.