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Profitable Nonprofits? Reward-Based Crowdfunding in the Czech Republic
Authors: Makýšová Lucia , Vaceková Gabriela 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThis paper deals with crowdfunding as a new and alternative mechanism of nonprofit funding which has thus far attracted little scholarly attention in the Czech context. It focuses on the factors that affect a campaign’s overfunding rate and determines whether these factors are consistent among different forms of project creators. A comprehensive analysis of reward-based crowdfunding in the Czech Republic was conducted based on the data from 617 projects using the Czech crowdfunding platform Hithit that were categorized according to the status of the project creator. Using binary logistic regression, a statistic estimation on an overall sample and on a sample of purely nonprofit projects was executed in order to observe if the outcomes diff er. Th e key empirical finding is that NGOs tend to raise fewer additional funds than other forms of project creators. Except for certain specific factors, the effects of the examined factors were consistent across all samples. Th is new and innovative approach to resource insufficiency by using alternative funding sources presents an important and unexplored research gap in the (post-) transitive context of nonprofit sector studies, enabling a view of policy implications for Czech NGOs.
Problems of the Starting and Operating of Hydraulic Components and Systems in Low Ambient Temperature (Part V)
Authors: Jasiński Ryszard 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
A large number of hydraulic devices and systems are started in low ambient temperatures. A good example of such a device is the hoisting winch on the ship. Starting hydraulic drive units in thermal shock conditions (rapid supply of hot oil to the cold unit) may lead to incorrect operation of the actuating system, for instance, due to the loss of clearance between cooperating elements. The article presents methods to prevent the disappearance of effective clearance in a hydraulic motor started in thermal shock conditions. For this reason, the structure of the hydraulic satellite motor was complemented by elements creating special channels through which hot oil could flow and additionally heat fixed parts of the motor. This solution ensures faster heating of motor housing, thus decreasing the temperature difference between the housing and the satellites during motor start-up in thermal shock conditions.
Method of Building a Model of Operational Changes for the Marine Combustion Engine Describing the Impact of the Damages of This Engine on the Characteristics of Its Operation Process
Authors: Landowski Bogdan , Pająk Michał , Żółtowski Bogdan , Muślewski Łukasz 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThis article deals with the modeling of the processes of operating both marine main and auxiliary engines. The paper presents a model of changes in operating conditions of ship’s internal combustion engine. The semi-Markov decision process was used to mathematically describe the process model of the engine. The developed model describes the effect of engine damage on the characteristics of its operation. A change in the input parameters of the model can simulate the influence of internal and external factors on the course of the analyzed process. A simplified calculation example is also presented for illustration purposes. The presented method together with developed algorithms and IT tools can be used to solve a wide range of problems related to the operation of marine main engines and other marine equipment as well as maritime and port facilities. This concerns primarily the economic, risk management and operational security issues of complex technical systems, as well as the readiness and reliability analysis of technical facilities.
Optimisation of Design of Air Inlets in Air Distribution Channels of a Double-Skin Transparent Façade
Authors: Bielek Boris , Szabó Daniel , Palko Milan , Rychtáriková Monika 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
This paper reports on an optimization of design of air inlets in naturally ventilated double-skin transparent facades; the design aims at the proper functioning of these facades from the point of view of their aerodynamic and hydrodynamic behaviour. A comparison was made of five different variants of ventilation louvers used in air openings with different shapes, positions and overall geometry. The aerodynamic response of the louvers was determined by 2D simulations using ANSYS software. The hydrodynamic properties were investigated by conducting driven-rain measurements in a large rain chamber at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava.
Transcriptome Analyses of Mosaic (MSC) Mitochondrial Mutants of Cucumber in a Highly Inbred Nuclear Background
Authors: Mróz Tomasz L , Eves-van den Akker Sebastian , Bernat Agata , Skarzyńska Agnieszka , Pryszcz Leszek , Olberg Madeline , Havey Michael J , Bartoszewski Grzegorz 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) has a large, paternally transmitted mitochondrial genome. Cucumber plants regenerated from cell cultures occasionally show paternally transmitted mosaic (MSC) phenotypes, characterized by slower growth, chlorotic patterns on the leaves and fruit, lower fertility, and rearrangements in their mitochondrial DNAs (mtDNAs). MSC lines 3, 12, and 16 originated from different cell cultures all established using the highly inbred, wild-type line B. These MSC lines possess different rearrangements and under-represented regions in their mtDNAs. We completed RNA-seq on normalized and non-normalized cDNA libraries from MSC3, MSC12, and MSC16 to study their nuclear gene-expression profiles relative to inbred B. Results from both libraries indicated that gene expression in MSC12 and MSC16 were more similar to each other than MSC3. Forty-one differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were upregulated and one downregulated in the MSC lines relative to B. Gene functional classifications revealed that more than half of these DEGs are associated with stress-response pathways. Consistent with this observation, we detected elevated levels of hydrogen peroxide throughout leaf tissue in all MSC lines compared to wild-type line B. These results demonstrate that independently produced MSC lines with different mitochondrial polymorphisms show unique and shared nuclear responses. This study revealed genes associated with stress response that could become selection targets to develop cucumber cultivars with increased stress tolerance, and further support of cucumber as a model plant to study nuclear-mitochondrial interactions.
Clinical assessment of cervical node in head and neck malignancy: case series
Authors: Rajam K. Leena , V. J. Vikram , Selvaraj Anjan Kumar , P. Saravana Babu 
Published: January 2018

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Lymph node involvement is well established as an important prognostic factor for head and neck cancer, the spread of carcinoma of head and malignancy to the node levels is probably predictable according to the site of the primary. The appropriate staging of cervical lymph nodes is very important in the management of any head and neck primary carcinoma. Clinical palpation of cervical lymph nodes may yield false negative and false positive results. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">In a prospective study in patients of patients with primary malignancy from larynx, any sub site of pharynx (nasopharynx/oropharynx/hypopharynx) of histologically proven squamous cell carcinoma, the nodal status of primary tumour, the level of lymph node involved and the stage of presentation of the tumor and node were analysed clinically. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">61 cases included in our study, where males were 52 cases and females were 9 cases. The age incidence ranging from 35 years to 76 years noted<strong>.</strong> In the distribution of nodal secondary carcinoma of the nasopharynx was 100% nodal positive followed by hypopharynx, oropharynx, and larynx. 21% of patient presented in the N<sub>0</sub> stage. The remaining 79% were node positive. In nodal secondary by size of primary most of the patients presented with T<sub>3</sub> disease (52%) followed by T<sub>2</sub> disease (26%), T<sub>1</sub> disease (11%) and T<sub>4</sub> disease (11%). </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">In malignancy of larynx, pharynx, lymph node assessment clinically is an important prognostic factor to determine the staging of tumour. The clinical evaluation may also have false negative, so radiological evaluation will further give a detailed assessment of the nodes for better treatment outcomes to reduce the overall mortality.</span></p><p class="abstract"> </p>
Effect of partial inferior turbinectomy operation on pulmonary function tests
Authors: Elzayat Saad , Moussa Hany H. 
Published: January 2018

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Nasal obstruction due to persistent hypertrophy of inferior turbinates is very common affecting respiration and daily activity. Partial inferior turbinectomy is a very safe and effective operation overcoming the nasal obstruction and nasal resistance caused by hypertrophied turbinates. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">In this prospective descriptive study, we tried to evaluate the effect of the operation on pulmonary functions and daily activity objectively by using spirometry and 6-minutes walking test before and after the operation. Thirty patients were included in this study. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Significant improvement after the operation. Also, we use a subjective VAS score which revealed the same results, proving that, the pulmonary function tests improved significantly after partial inferior turbinectomy operation. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Partial inferior turbinectomy is a very effective operation in the management of nasal obstruction caused by persistent hypertrophy of inferior turbinates resulting in improvement of the pulmonary function tests and daily activity after the operation without marked complications.</span></p><p class="abstract"> </p>
Analysis of total knee replacements in a South Indian Institute
Authors: Lakkireddy Maheshwar , Kiran Kumar K. K. , Karra Madhulatha , Palthi Srikanth , Patnala Chandrashekar 
Published: January 2018

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Total knee replacement (TKR) is the most widely practised elective surgical procedure for advanced osteoarthritic patients globally. There is paucity of data on TKR’s in south Indian population. This study was aimed at analysing the peri-operative data of primary TKR’s to ease in customising the imported implants for our population.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Data on 261 TKR’s performed in our institute over 40 months was collected. Categorical variables like age, gender, size of components used, co-morbidities and type of implants used were analysed</span>.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Out of 220 patients with 261 knees, 141 were females (173 knees) and 79 were males (88 knees). The age group of the cohort was 60±11.2 years (Mean±SD). Diabetes and Hypertension (n=152) were the commonest co morbidities. The Cruciate Retaining (CR) type of prosthesis was used to the maximum extent (n=218). Size 3 femoral and tibial component was the commonly used in males and size 2 in females. 143(54.8%) knees had tibio-femoral component mismatch. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">This study gives a reasonable insight into various aspects of the total knee replacements in a South Indian Institute. This data would be useful for manufacturing suitable implants customised for our population in the context of imported implants being in vogue. It also helps the operating surgeon to appropriately order for the desirable implants well in advance lest he should struggle intra operatively for want of better clinical outcome.</span></p>
KEBERMAKNAAN HIDUP PADA IBU RUMAH TANGGA YANG TERINFEKSI HIV&AIDS DARI SUAMINYA
Authors: HAPSARI IRIANI INDRI , FAUZIYAH ARIF SITI SAHLAH 
Published: January 2018

People living with HIV (PLWH) often encounter feelings of shocked, sadness, scared, stress, and disappointed, when they have discovered that they are infected with HIV. If those feelings remain to exist, they may become depressed and even lose their meaning of life. Therefore, the aim of this reseacrh is to find and interpret the meaning of life of a housewife infected with HIV&AIDS from her husband. This research used a qualitative approach with the case study method. The subject is a housewife infected with HIV&AIDS from her husband in which was not involved in any risky acts and behaviours that could transmit HIV to others.The results of this research showed that subject can reach and understand the meaning of life through a few stages. For instance, the stage of tragic event, self-acceptance, finding meaning, realisation of meaning, and meaningful life. The success of these finding is also supported by several components in which this research showed that the component of social support plays very important role for the subject to reach her meaning of life in a great deal. Furthermore, there are three sources of meaning of life. They are creative values, attitudinal values, and experiental values.
Methyl parathion pesticide removal from aqueous solution using Senegal River Typha australis
Authors: N'diaye A. D. , Boudokhane C. , Elkory M. B. , Kankou M. , Dhaouadi H. 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
The objective of this study is to investigate the sorption of methyl parathion (MP) pesticide from aqueous solution using Typha australis leaf powder as an alternative low cost biosorbent. The effects of various parameters such as adsorbent dosage and contact time are studied using the batch technique. Kinetics models (pseudo-first and pseudo-second orders) and isotherms models (Langmuir and Freundlich) are used to fit the experimental data by linear and non-linear methods. The results show that the pseudo-second order kinetics model is the best for describing the adsorption of MP by Typha australis for all initial MP concentrations. The equilibrium data fit well with the Langmuir model, suggesting the existence of monolayer adsorption of MP. Typha australis leaf powder can be considered as a new useful low cost natural biosorbent for pesticide clean up operations in aquatic systems.
FLAVONOIDS NUTRACEUTICALS IN PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CANCER: A REVIEW
Authors: Lotha Robert , Sivasubramanian Arvind 
Published: January 2018

The objective of the study was to discuss the preventive and treatment of cancer from flavonoids nutraceuticals from our daily dietary source. There has been increasing interest in the research of flavonoids from dietary sources, due to growing evidence of the versatile health benefits of flavonoids through epidemiological studies. Numerous biological activities have been reported. Some clinical trials or meta-analyses have suggested positive associations between flavonoid intake and human health, Several findings have proven that dietary flavonoids to have anticancer properties. Flavonoids due to their nontoxicity in nature and vast, broad aspect of its benefits in biological activities have been intensively studied for their health benefits also added to its abundant availability in our daily diets, for example, green leaves, fruits, red wine, and tea vegetables.
An Instruments Developing Cashless in Malaysia
Authors: Taasim Shairil Izwan , Yusoff Remali 
Published: January 2018

This study aims to apply the technology assessment (TA) model on e-banking perceptions in the context of Malaysia, which involves aspects of supply and demand, and increasing the cashless concept in the country. A sample of 470 respondents were randomly selected from high density state capitals and major cities, through the convenience sampling method. Respondents were requested to complete a questionnaire developed from the basic model by forming UTAUT constructs, including quality, skills, transaction costs, user satisfaction, role of service providers (banks), and the influence of environment. Based on the results obtained, the model suggests that transaction costs, as direct costs by service providers, have a significant impact on the overall assessment of the performance of retail e-banking. Data analysis was performed using structured equation modeling (SEM), with the use of AMOS V22 as a method of trajectory analysis. Keywords: technology, SEM, performance, e-banking
Waroeng Steak: Spritual Company in the Context of Post-Capitalism
Authors: Qamariyah Faihatul 
Published: January 2018

‘Management’ at the business capitalism covers the vehicle of some aspects including the employee, course, service, network, and any kind of stuffs related to this case. In line with the system of business management, every single company might be in uniformity according to the common standard of capitalism despite having differences in the vision and mission. In this case, Waroeng Steak (WS) Restaurant in Demangan, Yogyakarta intentionally applied Islamic spiritual management. WS uses several kinds of teachings and trainings according to Islamic Sharia in the daily process. This concept concerns to the employees’ behavior upgrading and company progression through WS’ timeline program including daily, weekly, and annually activity striving for a great spiritual and economic orientation in the future. This paper argue despite the spiritual training for employees of WS might not be considered practical by capitalist standard, it is effective in bringing both spiritual and economic benefits to both company and all members of the staff. The research result that capitalism meet religion in terms of the production could lead to another standpoint at the collaborative intention in gaining positive benefit in successful business operation. Religion in regard to spiritual management in business has a significant role in bringing both individual upgrading in the class of devotion to God and the reflection to the good ethic in undergoing the working process, it is finally so-called a spiritual company that will be distinctively differ from the other existential companies. Keyword: spiritual management, employees’ habit, company characteristic upgrading
Indonesian Capital Market Efficiency: Islamic vis-a-vis Conventional
Authors: Qoyum Abdul , Mardiya Milzamulhaq , Sakti Muhammad Rizky Prima 
Published: January 2018

Capital market efficiency is one of the most important part in finance theory, in which assume the price of stock will fully reflect the information available in the market, hence the price will adjust directly and quickly. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of both Islamic and conventional stock markets, particularly in case of Indonesia. Event study of King Salman Visit in Indonesia was used as testing periods. Abnormal return and average abnormal trading volume activity of 30 companies listed in Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) to represent Islamic capital market and 17 companies listed in LQ45 to represent conventional capital market were employed to explain this issue. The result shows that from abnormal return perspectives both Islamic and conventional capital market are efficient. While from abnormal trading volume activities, shows that during the visit of King Salman, the trading activity in Islamic capital market is increased significantly rather than conventional counterpart. Keywords: Islamic capital market, capital market efficiency, abnormal return and abnormal trading volume activity
Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos no Ensino de Física: uma Revisão da Literatura
Authors: Pasqualetto Terrimar Ignácio , Veit Eliane Angela , Araujo Ives Solano 
Published: January 2018

Este trabalho apresenta uma revisão da literatura sobre a Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABP) no contexto do Ensino de Física. O objetivo é apresentar uma breve revisão histórica da ABP e traçar um panorama das publicações da área a fim de identificar e descrever as principais concepções e orientações metodológicas a respeito da ABP, bem como os referenciais teóricos de aprendizagem e metodologias de pesquisa que têm sido utilizados. Os resultados apontam predominância da metodologia qualitativa nas pesquisas sobre o tema, considerável dispersão das concepções e orientações metodológicas e preocupante descuido acerca dos referenciais teóricos de aprendizagem.
UJI KINERJA DAN ANALISIS EKONOMI MESIN PENGUPAS BAWANG MERAH (MPB TEP-0315) [Test Performance and Economical Analysis of Shallot Skin Sheller Machine (MBP TEP-0315)]
Authors: Sugandi Wahyu Kristian , Kramadibrata M. Ade Moetangad , Widyasanti Asri , Putri Andhini Rosyana 
Published: January 2018

The vacuum-pneumatic type of the modified shallot skin sheller (MPB TEP-0315) has to be specified its technical and economical feasibility. An explanatory descriptive analysis has been employed to observe, measure, and re-account the details. Results from performance test showed that its theoretical and actual capacities were 52.48 kg/h and 31.24 kg/h, respectively at a machine efficiency of 59.60 percent at a required power (for compressor and decompressor) of 2092.6 W and at a shelling yield of 70.20 percent. The average level of noissiness was 69.25 dBA. Whilst the average machine vibration with or without load were 0.67 mm/s and 1.67 mm/s, respectively. Based on economic analysis this shelling business would be reasonable at a net present value (NPV) of Rp 30.618.320,- at an internal rate of return (IRR) of 68.83%, where the benefit cost ratio (BCR) would be 1.20. While the pay back period (PBP) would be reached in the 2nd year of investation.

Keywords: economic analysis, shelling machine, performance test

ABSTRAK

Mesin pengupas kulit bawang Tipe Vakum-Pneumatik (MPB TEP-0315) hasil modifikasi perlu dideskripsikan spesifikasi dan kelayakan ekonominya. Metode analisis deskriptif eksplanatori digunakan untuk mengamati mengukur, dan menghitung kinerja mesin serta kinerja ekonomi. Hasil uji kinerja menunjukkan bahwa kapasitas teoritis dan aktual mesin berturut-turut adalah 14,57 g/detik, dan 8,67 g/detik dengan efisiensi mesin 59,60%, dan pada kebutuhan daya (untuk kompresor dan dekompresor) 2092,6 W rendemen pengupasan 70,20%. Tingkat kebisingan mesin rata-rata 69,25 dBA. Sementara getaran mesin rata-rata dengan dan tanpa beban beruturut-turut adalah 0,67 mm/s dan 1,67 mm/s. Berdasarkan analisis ekonomi usaha pengupasan bawang merah memenuhi syarat pada nilai bersih sekarang (net present value, NPV) Rp 30.618.320,- , laju pengembalian modal (internal rate of return, IRR) 68,83%, rasio laba-biaya (benefit cost ratio, BCR) 1,20. Sedangkan periode pengembalian modal (pay back period, PBP) investasi tercapai pada tahun ke-2.

Kata kunci: analisis ekonomi, mesin pengupas, uji kinerja
Les assises
Authors: Labouret Mireille 
Published: January 2018

Si l’on admet avec M. Butor que les objets sont le « squelette externe » de la réalité humaine, et la chaise la « colonne vertébrale externe » qui permet à l’homme – et à la femme ‒ de se tenir assis, il est utile d’être attentif aux représentations des assises – sièges et personnages confondus. Lues selon un code sociologique et esthétique, elles participent du classement typologique des espèces sociales et contribuent au jugement esthétique. Envisagées dans une perspective physiologique et morale, elles marquent le passage de l’habitat aristocratique en crise à l’avènement de l’espace bourgeois. Soumises au code herméneutique, elles relèvent de ce détail cher à Balzac qui sert à lire les œuvres et à les relier entre elles.