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Tecnologías para la identificación de especies arbóreas con dispositivos móviles – eFlora
Authors: Soto-Montoya Casia , Quesada-Monge Ruperto , Madrigal-Gaitán Ivonne , Acosta-Vargas Luis Guillermo , Vargas-Calvo Jorge , Madrigal-Salazar Gustavo 
Published: October 2016

Se desarrolló una aplicación para dispositivos móviles que puede ser utilizada para identificar taxonómicamente especies arbóreas. Se recopilaron descripciones de diversas características dendrológicas de 800 especies presentes en el Área de Conservación Pacífico Central (ACOPAC) de Costa Rica a partir de descripciones de especies y colectas de los herbarios de la Escuela de Ingeniería Forestal del TEC, del Museo Nacional de Costa Rica y del Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad (INBio). Además, se utilizaron descripciones y fotografías de colectas de la página web del Botanical Gardens of Missouri. Se desarrollaron prototipos de la herramienta que fueron probados con grupos de usuarios, con la retroalimentación generada se desarrolló la tercera versión que se presenta en este documento. La metodología centrada en el usuario permitió satisfacer las necesidades detectadas en esta etapa; y además permite seguir mejorando la aplicación a mediano y largo plazo. El prototipo generado se puede clasificar como versión beta, que es una versión completa del programa que será entregada a un grupo seleccionado de usuarios para detectar mejoras. Además, se aporta un algoritmo identificador, una hoja de datos con la información taxonómica de 800 especies arbóreas, un repositorio de fotografías para 300 de estas especies y una colección de iconografía que simplifica los términos taxonómicos complejos. Una vez mejorada y probada la aplicación se ofrecerá a los usuarios potenciales.
Enfoques de integración de información para sistemas de monitoreo de salud estructural de puentes
Authors: Garita César 
Published: October 2016

<p class="p1">El diseño y desarrollo de sistemas que permitan recolectar, procesar, almacenar e integrar información asociada al monitoreo periódico de la condición de estructuras civiles como edificios y puentes, representa un gran reto desde el punto de vista computacional. En la práctica, podría ser necesario integrar un gran número de herramientas y componentes, con el fin de apoyar la toma ágil de decisiones estratégicas sobre el estado de salud de dichas estructuras por parte de los usuarios finales, incluyendo ingenieros y funcionarios de gobierno. </p><p class="p1">Muchos de estos componentes computacionales en general existen o han sido desarrollados previamente por diferentes organizaciones y exhiben un alto grado de heterogeneidad en cuanto a los modelos de datos y el <em>software </em>que utilizan. Este artículo presenta una revisión de enfoques de integración de información en áreas relacionadas con el monitoreo de la salud estructural, con énfasis en puentes. El estudio realizado busca recopilar experiencias que eviten “reinventar la rueda”, así como identificar oportunidades de diferenciación, que sirvan de base para proponer enfoques novedosos de integración de la información en este campo. Este trabajo se realizó como parte del proyecto de investigación e-Bridge 2.0, del Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica. </p>
Water Resource Planning in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Guzmán-Arias Isabel , Calvo-Alvarado Julio César 
Published: October 2016

<p class="p1">The current state of water resource management and planning in Latin American and Caribbean countries is described and discussed. The analysis is based on the most recent studies on this subject, which provide elements such as updated and duly verified information on the legislative, institutional and organizational reality in the countries of the region. </p><p class="p1">Integrated planning and management of water resources has been characterized by a great diversity of legal and institutional approaches, including long debates on water bills and constant proposals to amend the few water laws in force (Dourojeanni &amp; Jouravlev, 2002.) Some countries such as Mexico and Chile have been more successful in achieving important goals. However, Continuity in time and appropriate coverage are still required, as they are both lacking for now. </p>
Identificación de parámetros de un modelo térmico para un motor trifásico de inducción usando algoritmos genéticos
Authors: Murillo-Soto Luis Diego , Figueroa-Mata Geovanni , Guerrero-Castro Osvaldo 
Published: October 2016

<p class="p1">Una forma alternativa de identificar los parámetros de un modelo térmico de un motor de inducción es por medio de algoritmos genéticos. Este trabajo en su inicio, describe brevemente los conceptos relacionados con los modelos térmicos de motores, así como los principales conceptos de los algoritmos genéticos. Posteriormente plantea un modelo térmico simplificado para un motor trifásico Baldor modelo M3558, de 2 hp, 230V, 60 Hz, dicho modelo posee dos nodos para los cuales se plantean sus ecuaciones diferenciales y sus soluciones analíticas. Para determinar los parámetros de este modelo térmico se alimenta un algoritmo genético con el cálculo de las pérdidas del motor eléctrico así como las temperaturas del motor capturadas por un banco de pruebas construido para tal fin. El algoritmo genético va modificando cada parámetro de la solución analítica hasta que se cumplan los criterios de ajuste. En la parte final del trabajo se confrontan las capacitancias y conductancias térmicas obtenidas contra cálculos teóricos de las constantes físicas del motor. Se muestra que los parámetros obtenidos con el algoritmo genético presentan un mejor ajuste respecto a los datos y no requieren del conocimiento de las magnitudes y constantes físicas relacionadas con el motor. </p>
Manusia Dan Kesempurnaannya (Telaah Psikologi Transendental Mullā Shadrā)
Authors: Kerwanto Kerwanto 
Published: October 2016

Abstract : Mullā Ṣadrā is one of the philosophers who had considerable attention to the study of human. His view concerning the human soul and its perfection can be applied as the basis of Islamic principles of psychology. Under the investigation on his philosophical writtings as well as his Quranic interpretation, such as Tafsīr al-Qur’ān, we are invited to understand human nature and its perfection. This article shows Ṣadra’s view about the value of knowledge as the basis of the achievement of happiness in human being. This paper also intended to show that knowledge about the reality of the human soul has a major influence on moral action of an individual.Keywords : transcendental psychology, substantial motion (al-harakah al-jawhariyah), ignorance (jahl), theoretical reason (nazari), practical reason (‘amali), intellectual faculty, animal faculty, lust and anger (amarah). Mullā Shadrā merupakan salah satu filsuf yang memberikan perhatian yang besar pada kajian tentang manusia. Beberapa pandangannya tentang jiwa manusia dan kesempurnaannya bisa dijadikan sebagai basis prinsip-prinsip psikologi Islam. Melalui penelusuran terhadap beberapa karya filsafatnya termasuk juga kitab tafsirnya seperti Tafsīr al-Qur’ān al-Karīm, kita diajak untuk memahami hakikat manusia dan kesempurnaannya.Tulisan ini menunjukkan pandangan Shadrā tentang nilai pengetahuan sebagai basis capaian kesempurnaan jiwa dan puncak kebahagiaan manusia. Tulisan ini juga ditujukan untuk menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan tentang realitas jiwa manusia memiliki pengaruh besar terhadap tindakan moral seorang individu. Kata-kata kunci : psikologi transendental, gerak substansi (al-harakah al-jawhariyah), kebodohan (jahl), akal teoritis (nazhari), akal praktis (‘amali), daya intelektual, daya hewaniyah, syahwat dan amarah.
NUTRITIONAL AND ROTI QUALITY OF SORGHUM GENOTYPES
Authors: Chavan U.D. , Patil J.V. , Shinde M.S. 
Published: October 2016

Sorghum grains are mostly used for the roti preparation. The M 35-1 (Maldhandi) a sorghum cultivar is known for its good quality of roti due to having pearly white grain color, its flour having higher water holding capacity, and good organoleptic taste. However, this cultivar is low yielder. To evolve sorghum high yielding genotype coupled with this good roti qualities, systematic breeding program was planned and executed to overcome this problem. Twenty local land races, 92 genotypes, and seven improved cultivars of sorghum along with check M 35-1 were studied for various nutritional quality parameters, with special reference to the roti quality. Considering nutritional quality and organoleptic evaluation parameters studied for roti quality, the local land races viz., RSLG 428-1, RSLG 1238, RSLG 1275 and the genotypes viz., RSV 290, RSV 292, RSV 858, RSV 859, RSV 861, RSV 868, RSV 894, RSV 985, RSV 992, RSV 995, RSV 999 were found to be promising for protein, sugar, water absorption, and soluble protein content. Therefore, they can be used for further improvement in nutritional quality through breeding program. Among the improved cultivars, Phule Vasudha (RSV 423), CSV 22, and Phule Chitra (SPV 1546) were<br />found to be most promising for roti quality. The maximum score for overall acceptability was found for Phule Vasudha followed by Phule Anuradha (RSV 458), Phule Yeshoda (RSLG 262), and Phule Maulee (CSV 216).
CRYOPRESERVATION OF TRUE-SEED AND EMBRYO OF MAIZE AND SOYBEAN FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE
Authors: Sudarmonowati Enny , Fitryatmi I. , Sadjad S. 
Published: October 2016

<br />Study on cryopreservation of Indonesian local cultivars and improved varieties of maize and soybean has never been done. This method may be used for long-term preservation of seeds of maize and soybean. In this study, the method was applied to maize and soybean, Arjuna and Wilis respectively, as a model for preserving germplasm of ortodox seeds. Whole seeds and excised embryos of both varieties were subjected to two methods of cryopreservation, i.e., two-stage cooling and rapid freezing with or without 15% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as cryoprotectant solution prior to immersion in liquid nitrogen (-196oC). Results indicated that there was no significant difference between the use of DMSO for both species in terms of viability, although pretreatment in DMSO was slightly reduced the percentage of viability of both species. Slow freezing to -30oC prior to immersion in the liquid nitrogen could give as high as 76.67% and 51.67% surviving whole seeds of maize and soybean, respectively. Preserving excised embryos of maize in the liquid nitrogen using either slow or rapid freezing significantly reduced the percentage of viability from 20-76.67% to 5-18.33% (four folds) depending on treatments applied. Results also showed that one day or 15 minutes of immersion of samples in the liquid nitrogen gave rise to similar values of viability of maize and soybean, i.e., 20-60% and 20-51.67%, respectively depending on treatments applied. These results implied that for long-term storage of maize and soybean seeds as they could survive at the rate of 76.67% and 51.67% respectively, the seed can be treated by prefreezing to -30oC<br />without the presence of DMSO prior to immersion in liquid nitrogen.<br /><br />
SCREENING OF SOIL BACTERIA FOR PLANT GROWTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES IN VITRO
Authors: Husen Edi 
Published: October 2016

Fourteen isolates of soil bacteria, including two known plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) strains, Azotobacter vinelandii Mac 259 and Bacillus cereus UW 85, were tested in vitro. Parameters assessed were indoleacetic acid (IAA) production, phosphate solubilization, dinitrogen fixation, and siderophore (Fe-III chelating agent) production. IAA production was assayed colorimetrically using ferric chlorideperchloric acid reagent. Phosphate-solubilization and siderophore production were tested qualitatively by plating the bacteria in Pikovskaya and chrome azurol S agar, respectively. The ability to fix dinitrogen was measured based on nitrogenase activity of the bacteria by gas chromatography. The results showed that twelve isolates produced IAA, ranged from 2.09 to 33.28 µmol ml-1. The ability to solubilize precipitated phosphate was positively exhibited by four isolates (BS 58, BTS, TCaR 61, and BTCaRe 65). Seven isolates including Mac 259 positively produced siderophore. None of the isolates showed nitrogenase activity. Only one isolate (TS 3) did not exhibit any of the traits tested. Isolate TCeRe 60 and reference strain Mac 259 were found to have IAA- and siderophore-producing traits. Four P-solubilizing bacteria (BS 58, BTS, TCaR 61, and BTCaRe 65) were also IAA- and siderophore-producing bacteria. Potential use of these PGPR isolates needs further test in enhancing plant growth.
THE ROLE OF POSTHARVEST MACHINERIES AND PACKAGING IN MINIMIZING AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION IN PEANUT
Authors: Paramawati Raffi , Widodo Puji , Budiharti Uning , Handaka Handaka 
Published: October 2016

As a tropical country with relatively high humidity and temperature, Indonesia is struggling with aflatoxin which frequently contaminates peanut. Aflatoxin is a carcinogenic toxic substance that could cause liver cancer. Due to the increasing concern on food safety, the Indonesian Drugs and Foods Agency specifies the maximum aflatoxin allowed in peanut as much as 20 ppb. However, researches showed that aflatoxin contamination in peanut in Indonesia is much higher than the threshold. The study was carried out to observe the effect of using postharvest machineries and packaging treatments on aflatoxin contamination in peanut. Reduction of postharvest processes was conducted by using series of machineries, e.g. thresher, dryer, and sheller. Packaging treatments, e.g. vacuum plastic pack, hermetic glass chamber, and polyethylene (PE) plastic wrap were carried out during storage at ambient temperature (25-27°C). The results showed that using machineries in postharvest handling produced peanut free from aflatoxin contamination. However, without effective packaging, the aflatoxin level would increase during storage. Hermetic packaging could protect peanut from the mold as indicated by low level of aflatoxin contamination.
LITERASI INFORMASI PUSTAKAWAN/PENGELOLA PERPUSTAKAAN LINGKUP KEMENTERIAN PERTANIAN
Authors: Rufaidah Vivit Wardah 
Published: October 2016

<p>Literasi informasi merupakan kemampuan yang harus dimiliki oleh pustakawan/pengelola perpustakaan dan merupakan salah satu kunci keberhasilan pustakawan/pengelola perpustakaan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan informasi pengguna. Pengkajian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan literasi informasi pustakawan/pengelola perpustakaan lingkup Kementerian Pertanian. Pengkajian menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif dengan memaparkan data yang diperoleh dari responden melalui kuesioner. Populasi penelitian adalah semua pustakawan/pengelola perpustakaan lingkup Kementerian Pertanian yang berjumlah 116 orang. Penentuan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode stratified random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 73 orang. Hasil kajian menunjukkan capaian nilai indikator-indikator literasi informasi yang dikaji berkisar antara 43,84-94,52%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa literasi informasi pustakawan/pengelola perpustakaan lingkup Kementerian Pertanian masih perlu ditingkatkan, terutama kemampuan dalam mengevaluasi informasi serta memanfaatkan dan mengomunikasikannya dalam bentuk karya tulis yang dipublikasi.</p>
A Globally Coupled Pressure Method for the Discretization of the Tensor-Pressure Equation on Non-K-orthogonal Grids
Authors: Zhang Wenjuan , Al Kobaisi Mohammed 
Published: October 2016

Summary
Complex permeability tensors together with general nonorthogonal and unstructured grids pose great challenges to reservoir simulation. The widely used two-point flux approximation (TPFA) is inadequate for a rigorous discretization of the flow equations on such challenging grids. Multipoint flux approximation (MPFA) methods have been proposed to meet the challenges and are currently being deployed in next-generation simulators. In this work, we propose an alternative flux-continuous cell-centered finite-volume method called the globally coupled pressure (GCP) method to discretize the pressure equation on general grids with full permeability tensors. To accurately construct fluxes through control-volume interfaces, pressure at the centroid of all interfaces is introduced as auxiliary unknowns. Flux continuity across each interface gives one equation. Assembling all the flux-continuity equations together gives a system of linear equations that can be solved simultaneously for all the auxiliary unknowns. Flux across control-volume interfaces can then be approximated with the pressure values at control-volume centers only. The fundamental difference between the GCP method and MPFA methods is that, in the latter, auxiliary unknowns are locally coupled within an interaction region and then eliminated in a local stencil by imposing flux-continuity conditions, whereas in the former, all the auxiliary unknowns are globally coupled and can only be eliminated in a global stencil. Consequently, control volumes in our GCP method are directly associated with the edges of the original grid and not by means of a dual grid overlaid and allied with the centers of the grid.
Two variants of the GCP method are presented here, and extensive numerical experiments are conducted to test the performance of the GCP methods. The results show that both variants of our GCP method are in good agreement with the classical MPFA-O method on non-K-orthogonal grids for less-challenging problems. Convergence studies reveal that the first variant of our GCP method has slower convergence rates than the MPFA-O method for some problems. However, the second variant of GCP has comparable, and in some cases, better convergence properties compared with the MPFA-O method. With numerical experiments, we further investigate monotonicity properties of our GCP method on highly anisotropic media. For Dirichlet boundary conditions, our GCP methods also suffer from nonphysical oscillations, with some degrees of improvement over the MFPA-O method. When no-flow boundary conditions are used, our GCP method is much more robust and does not produce spurious boundary extrema as MPFA methods do. Finally, we extend our GCP method to fully unstructured grids, and the results show that it is also more robust than the MPFA-O method on unstructured grids.
Airway management in a rare case of tuberculous retropharyngeal abscess with cervical spine instability
Authors: Ayyash Reema , Pradhan Chandrashekhar , Syed Mohd Arif 
Published: October 2016

SummaryTuberculous retropharyngeal abscess is extremely rare in adults and, if left untreated, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment with anti‐tuberculosis drugs is essential. Delay can lead to long‐term disability due to spinal cord compression or spinal deformity. Spinal involvement is seen in 5% of cases. This report highlights the challenges faced in airway management of a young adult male with cervical spine instability secondary to tubercular retropharyngeal abscess. The importance of co‐ordinated multi‐speciality intervention in facilitating a successful outcome is emphasised.
Complex aortic procedure and cerebral protection strategies: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Tan Jerry , Kothandan Harikrishnan , Lee Say Kiat 
Published: October 2016

SummaryThe increasing complexity of aortic procedures necessitates a team approach to maintain the integrity of end‐organ perfusion. The case report described here illustrates a complex hybrid aortic procedure in a patient who had had previous cardiac surgery. The patient underwent total aortic arch repair using an elephant trunk and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and bilateral selective antegrade cerebral perfusion was employed with adjunctive pharmacotherapy using sodium thiopental and methylprednisolone. We explore the current evidence base for the anaesthetic management of such complex aortic procedures as well as various cerebral protection strategies and their limitations.
Management of a parturient with severe diabetic ketoacidosis requiring category 1 caesarean section
Authors: Parry Zoe , Aseri Salmin 
Published: October 2016

SummaryDiabetic Ketoacidosis is rare in pregnancy, especially in combination with the need for an emergency caesarean section and possible pre‐eclampsia. We discuss this case and the problems it presented, including complex fluid management, use of a blood ketone meter and the multidisciplinary team approach.
O processo de legitimação do poder: vivências de pequenos empreendedores na região de Passo Fundo/RS
Authors: Lima Daniel Frasson , Kubo Edson Keyso de Miranda , Costa Silvia Generali 
Published: October 2016

Analisou-se a legitimação do poder de pequenos empreendedores frente aos colaboradores na região de Passo Fundo/RS,processo pelo qual esses empreendedores consolidam suas relações de trabalho para exercerem suas funções com autoconfiança. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa descritiva que usou como método de coleta de dados a entrevista semiestruturada, aliada à observação do ambiente e à análise documental.Quatro diretores de franquias da área de ensino de idiomas no norte do Rio Grande do Sul participaram da pesquisa. Os dados coletados foram submetidos à análise interpretativa que utilizou o referencial teórico para resgatar a conceituação do poder, seu papel e suas fontes nas organizações.Os resultados ratificaram a difícil mensuração da legitimação do poder.Investigou-se o fenômeno de diversos ângulos e identificaram-se inúmeros fatores correlatos, provocando uma evolução no seu entendimento.Percebeu-se que as estratégias de legitimação variam conforme a história e o estilo de liderança dos empreendedores,gerando resultados semelhantes no curto prazo, porém nem sempre atendendo aos quesitos de profissionalização e expansão.
Reflexiones teóricas de Leonardo da Vinci sobre la "fantasia"
Authors: Méndez Sigmund 
Published: October 2016

Este artículo ofrece un estudio panorámico sobre el tema de la fantasia en los textos teóricos de Leonardo da Vinci. Destaca, en primer término, la singularidad de sus concepciones sobre los “sentidos interiores” y su hipotética localización en el cerebro y, a partir del predominio de lo visual, el relieve que adquiere el senso comune y su latente identidad con la fantasia. Luego analiza la cualidad especular de ésta, su convergencia con el ingegno y sus funciones en el contexto del Para-gone de las artes, poniendo de relieve su cualidad como fuente de la inventio artística. Además, explora el sentido de la dimensión interior e “ideal” de la pintura aceptada por el artista y la orientación filosófica de su pensamiento. Finalmente, apunta las facetas de un “Leonardo fantástico” reflejadas tanto en las consideraciones de sus contemporáneos como en su propia obra y algunas prácticas que ilustran el dinamismo y la dimensión múltiple de la fantasia leonardesca.
Potential role of P2X7 receptor in regulating kidney stem cells in the course of acute kidney injury
Authors: Yang Long , Dong Xiu-Juan 
Published: October 2016

<p class="Abstract">The role of the P2X7R in developing acute kidney injury is unknown. In this study, we developed acute kidney injury mouse model system using 0.75% adenine and examined for renal damage using histology on day 2 and day 4. P2X7 antagonist (A438079) was used to study the recovery process after initial damage and it shows positive histological data. The P2X7R expression on the day 2 and day 4 of acute kidney injury was studied using immunohisto-chemistry and Western blotting. Result shows elevated expression as acute kidney injury progress. Later the P2X7R expression was compared with apoptotic signal and stem cell specific marker (CD133). The results conclude that the apoptotic signals are mainly associated with advanced stage of acute kidney injury but not much in day 2. Similarly, CD133 expression was mask-ed in latter stages of injury following elevated expression in the initial stages.</p><p> </p>