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Artificial neural networks: applications in the drinking water sector
Authors: O'Reilly G. , Bezuidenhout C. C. , Bezuidenhout J. J. 
Published: February 2018

Abstract
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) could be used in effective drinking water quality management. This review provides an overview about the history of ANNs and their applications and shortcomings in the drinking water sector. From the papers reviewed, it was found that ANNs might be useful modelling tools due to their successful application in areas such as pipes/infrastructure, membrane filtration, coagulation dosage, disinfection residuals, water quality, etc. The most popular ANNs applied were feed-forward networks, especially Multi-layer Perceptrons (MLPs). It was also noted that over the past decade (2006–2016), ANNs have been increasingly applied in the drinking water sector. This, however, is not the case for South Africa where the application of ANNs in distribution systems is little to non-existent. Future research should be directed towards the application of ANNs in South African distribution systems and to develop these models into decision-making tools that water purification facilities could implement.
Incidence and Functional Outcomes of Scapholunate Diastases Associated Distal Radius Fractures: A 2-year Follow-Up Scapholunate Dissociation
Authors: Lans Jonathan , Lasa Alejandro , Chen Neal C. , Jupiter Jesse B. 
Published: February 2018

Background:The Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament (SLIL) is the first intrinsic carpal ligament to be injured in wrist trauma, present in up to 64% of the distal radius fractures. However, it remains unclear what patients develop symptoms, making primary treatment of these injuries accompanying distal radius fractures remains questionable.Objective:The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes of patients with scapholunate diastasis associated with distal radius fractures.Methods:We evaluated 391 patients with a distal radius fracture. Using Computer Tomography (CT) scans the scapholunate interval was measured. We identified 14 patients with an SLD (>3mm) of the injured wrist, which underwent a CT-scan of the contralateral wrist. To evaluate the functional outcomes at a mean follow up of 136±90 weeks, we used the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (qDASH) Score.Results:There were 8 patients with bilateral SLD and 6 patients with unilateral SLD. Five patients had a qDASH score of 0 and one patient showed a qDASH score of 18.2. The patient with a poor score had bilateral preexisting osteoarthritis of the wrist. No patient had additional surgery of the SLIL.Conclusion:In patients with distal radius fractures, more than half of the 14 patients with an SL gap on CT had widening on the contralateral side. It is therefore worthwhile to image the contralateral wrist before diagnosing a SLD. The patients with unilateral SLD should not be surgically treated at initial presentation because they may have good functional outcomes after a follow up of 2 years.
Usage of Journal Rankings: An International Perspective
Authors: Black Ervin L. , Stainbank Lesley , Elnathan Dan , Giner Begoña , Gray Sidney J. , Meljem Sylvia , de Rivera Enŕiquez , Noguchi Akihiro , Sellhorn Thorsten , Wood David A. 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT
Established by the Global Engagement Task Force, this committee was charged with examining the usage of journal rankings internationally. Through questionnaires, literature review, and discussions with various international accounting organizations we gain a better understanding of the uses and challenges of journal rankings. Journal rankings are used by governments, professional accounting bodies, university organizations, individual universities, schools, and departments to evaluate the quality and quantity of faculty research productivity. Rewards for journal publications differ around the world, but can range from promotion and tenure to monetary rewards. Publishing in a journal that is on a journal list does provide some weight or legitimacy to the publication and thereby assists in promoting the academic's career, yields monetary awards, or is in other ways beneficial to the academic. However, there is a danger in using a one-size-fits-all model. We caution strongly against using journal rankings to primarily assess the research quality of individuals or even small groups, because rankings are by design unsuited for this purpose. When journal rankings are used, they should be used in conjunction with other metrics. It is highly unlikely that a single solution with regard to the usage of journal ranking lists can be proposed. Rather, different accounting schools and/or departments need to set up their own guidelines as to how journal ranking lists can be used in decision making. The balance of the evidence suggests that journal ranking lists should be used with caution, and should not be used to assess individuals or small groups, or to assess research quality across disciplines.
Pelatihan Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Bagi Siswa Smk Muhammadiyah 1 Ponorogo
Authors: Riyanto Didik 
Published: February 2018

This program is focused in programmable logic controller (PLC) training at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Ponorogo students majoring electronics or audio video. The training concept includes introduction and programming of PLC with the expectation that the students of SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Ponorogo who attended training obtain automation skills, especially in automation PLC. The skills could be a provision for the students after graduated or in the workkplace. The training was conducted in the laboratory of electrical engineering PLC Muhammadiyah University of Ponorogo by lectures and experts in PLC. Eelectrical engineering in Muhammadiyah Uuniversity of Ponorogo is one of the universities in East Java which has a laboratory automation system PLC with national university standard that provides knowledge for profesional staff in the field of automation
UPAYA MENGEMBANGKAN SIKAP SPIRITUAL DAN SOSIAL PESERTA DIDIK BERBASIS PSIKOLOGI POSITIF DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Wiguna Alivermana 
Published: February 2018

The condition of the spiritual and social attitude among the students, especially students in Indonesia are Muslim, presumably enough concern. If for a moment we see the condition of the Congregation to pray in the mosque and there was very rarely, mushalla teens ages junior high and senior high school students active in the prayer congregation. Similarly, in terms of social attitudes, it is not uncommon to cause conflict and strife, even to a brawl which led to the death. These conditions encourage the Government to incorporate aspects of spiritual and social attitudes as the must-have competencies in the curriculum learners 2013. It is, therefore, a problem that wants to be revealed in this study is what efforts should be done to develop the spiritual attitude of and social students? Among the efforts to develop the spiritual and social attitude of the learners is through positive psychology review. To develop attitudes of spirituality are: (1) familiarize prayer is Dhuhr Congregation; (2) organized a prayer Friday; (3) the movement comes to the mosque; (4) hold a prayer lesson matriculation and reading Qur'an. To develop the attitude of grateful are: (1) get used to say thanks; (2) make a list of grateful; (3) make a list of the names of the people who are supposed to be delivered thanks; (4) make thank you greeting cards; (5) class grateful; and (6) if I become. Whereas in order to develop the attitude of honesty are: (1) individual tasks or Deuteronomy honestly; (2) hold honesty. To develop the character of the apology were: (1) build self-awareness in students that the man did not escape the error: (2) write a letter of apology; and (3) organize apologizing class
GAME EDUKATIF SEBAGAI UPAYA MENGATASI KESULITAN BELAJAR BAHASA ARAB KELAS RENDAH
Authors: Ariyanto Ayok 
Published: February 2018

It has become a common culture that learners often have difficulty in understanding the subject matter. arabic language is considered a scourge that is daunting and very difficult to understand. It became one of the sockets of the 90s to learners why they become lazy and reluctant to focus when dealing with the eyes of the Arab Language. It's no wonder a lot of values among learners are insufficient or still under the minimum total criterion set by the school. Then the Educational Gaming method is considered capable of providing solutions to the problems experienced by a student, that is because of that kid, in general, are very fond of all kinds of game. In this method can also provide an opportunity for parts can learn while playing which is a trait typical of a child. It can make learning to be more meaningful since learners are stimulated to develop their creativity, the ability to think, as well as their imagination.
ANALISIS KONSEP INTERAKSI MANUSIA DAN KOMPUTER PADA ANTARMUKA SISTEM INFORMASI AKADEMIK UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PONOROGO
Authors: . Desriyanti 
Published: February 2018

Academic Information System Students is an existing system, where student academic activities will be recorded in the system from the first semester until the last semester. This study aims to obtain a description of the quality of the interface, knowing the criteria to the user in accordance with the various dialogues and concepts of human and computer interaction on the interface of a student academic information system. The methods used are observation, documentation, and the questionnaire which is analyzed SPSS. In order to have a deep discussion, variable groupings are done through the validation test table variable r product moment person with df (degree of freedom). For the results of the scores for each respondent can be seen in the table results of the calculation of all respondents. Thus, test One Sample t test If Sig> 0.05 then Ho accepted If Sig <0.05 then Ho is rejected. From the test One Sample t test shows Sig = 0.000, then Sig <0.05 which means Ho rejected. So, from the One Sample T test, it is indicated that “the application of the concept of human and computer interaction on the interface in the academic information has done well.
LEARNING STYLE SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN PRESTASI BELAJAR
Authors: Nuryana Zalik 
Published: February 2018

Learning is the basic human need to know something, whether packed formally or not. There is not one method that is appropriate and certainly appropriate with all students. Students have their own learning styles between one another can’t be equated. Real memorable learning comes from the will of the heart, not coercion. The uniqueness of each individual is what makes the variety of learning styles should be understood so that each student can overcome difficulties learning. In the implementation of learning many teachers doesn’t understand the learning style, so as to force students to always pay attention to the speech and explanation of teachers. The learning process will be effective if the method of learning used can accommodate students. Research on the most appropriate teaching methods turns out to be a failure, because each teaching method depends on the way or style of the student in learning. This research was conducted in the school as a place of observation (field research) by using a quantitative approach. Data were collected by questionnaires, observations, interviews, and document studies which were then processed and analytically analyzed descriptively. The results of research showed that a class can not be equally aligned using and applying a single learning method only. Because in the class there are several learning styles of students. The student's learning style visually dominates the class, followed by the auditorial style, and the kinesthetic style. This research also provides advice to educators / teachers to understand the diversity of student learning styles. so that with the basic teachers are required to be more creative and innovative in applying the method of learning so that all learning styles of students can be accommodated, so that with this understanding of learning achievement can be improved.
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Authors: Gröchenig Gerald 
Published: February 2018

Von 15. September bis 1.Oktober 1995 fand in Oberösterreich zum zweiten Mal das "Festival der Regionen" statt, ein landesweites, oberösterreichischcs Kulturfestival. Wodurch unterscheidet sich diese Veranstaltungsreihe von Festivals zwischen Bodensee und Neusiedlersee. oder anders gefragt, was bewegt Kulturpolitiker, ein zweistelligen Millionenbetrag für eine Festivalneugründung zur Verfügung zu stellen, wenn rundherum Einsparungen im Kulturbereich Realität sind?
Knee Pain and Mobility Impairments: Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Lesions Revision 2018
Authors: Logerstedt David S. , Scalzitti David A. , Bennell Kim L. , Hinman Rana S. , Silvers-Granelli Holly , Ebert Jay , Hambly Karen , Carey James L. , Snyder-Mackler Lynn , Axe Michael J. , McDonough Christine M. 
Published: February 2018

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy management of patients with musculoskeletal impairments described in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these revised clinical practice guidelines is to review recent peer-reviewed literature and make recommendations related to meniscus and articular cartilage lesions. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018;48(2):A1–A50. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0301
COMFORMATIONAL ANALYSIS AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF FLUOROMETHYLFURAN OLIGOMERS: SEMIEMPIRICAL AND DFT STUDY
Authors: Semire Banjo , Ajibade Adejoro Isaiah , Odunola Olusegun Abayomi 
Published: February 2018

Structural and electronic properties of oligomers of fluoromethylfurans (FMFs), OC4H4-CHnF3-n with n = 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been studied using ZINDO/AM1 and B3LYP/6-31G(d) basis set. Preliminary study using AM1 and ab initio (HF) 6-31G(d) with medium basis set was carried out on di-, tri- and tetramer FMFs in order to investigate the stability of configuration of the polymer chains and conformation analysis of the dimers. There is noticeable effect of substituents on the geometries of FMFs as compared to polyfuran, polymethylfuran and chloromethylfuran (CMF) analogues [11]as well as improved characteristics as conducting polymers compared polymethylfurans and CMFs. The most stable conformation is the anti-planar conformation except in fluoromethylfuran in which antigauche conformation is most stable. The energy band gaps, electronic spectroscopy and electronic dipole moment vectors of the compounds are presented. Generally FMFs present lower energy band gaps, longer wavelength and higher electric dipole moments and are therefore more suitable as monomer for conducting polymer especially trifluoromethylfuran.
Surfactant Enhanced-Spectrophotometric Determination of Uranium (VI) at Trace Levels by Using Eriochrome Black T as a Chelating Agent
Authors: Gürkan Ramazan , Ulusoy Halil İbrahim , Akçay Mehmet 
Published: February 2018

A sensitive and relatively selective spectrophotometric method is proposed for the rapid determination of uranium using Eriochrome Black T (EBT) being a 2,2’-dihydroxy azo benzene derivative metal indicator in the presence of cationic surfactant of N-cetyl N,N,N-trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). The complex formation reaction between EBT and uranyl ion, UO2 2+ is instantaneous in presence of NH3/NH4Cl buffer at pH 9.5 and the absorbance as analytical signal remains stable for over 6 h. CTAB as cationic surfactant and polyethylene glycol p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-phenyl ether, octyl phenol ethoxylate (Triton X-100) as nonionic surfactant are used for improving the sensitivity and solubility of the analytical system, respectively. The proposed method allows the determination of uranium in the concentration range of 0.025-2 μg mL–1 with a molar absorption coefficient of 92440.60 L mol–1 cm–1 and Sandell’s sensitivity of 2.92 μg cm2- in micellar medium while it allows the determination of uranium in the concentration range of 0.25-2.5 μg mL–1 with a molar absorption coefficient of 57019.44 L mol–1 cm–1 and Sandell’s sensitivity of 4.74 μg cm2- at 565 nm in water. The method has a detection limit of 4.60 μg L–1 (CDL: 3Sb/m) at an analytical measurement wavelength of 637 nm with a bathochromic shift of 72 nm. The selectivity of chelating reagent was improved by the use of a mixture containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), sulfosalycylic acid and NaF as masking agent. The proposed method has been successfully applied to the determination of uranium at trace levels in different environmental water samples such as tap-water, natural springwater and river-water. The precision (with coefficient of variation of 1.85%) and the accuracy obtained were highly satisfactory. In order to test the accuracy and validation of the method, the certified reference material (TMDA-70; fortified lake water sample) was also analyzed. It was found that the found and the certified values were in good agreement for validating the surfactant enhanced-spectrophotometric method.
A LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF PYRETHROIDS INSECTICIDES RESIDUES IN BEANS
Authors: Monteiro Sérgio Henrique , Ciscato Cláudia Helena Pastor , Gebara Amir Bertoni , Masini Jorge Cesar 
Published: February 2018

A rapid liquid chromatographic (LC) method was developed for simultaneous determination of 7 pyrethroid insecticides in beans. Residues were extracted from beans with acetone, followed by partition with ethyl acetate/cyclohexane (1+1) and clean up by gel-permeation chromatography. LC separation was performed on a LiChrospher 100 RP-18 column using acetonitrile/water (8+2) as mobile phase. The pesticides were detected by molecular absorption spectrophotometry at 212 nm. Recoveries of 7 pyrethroids fortified at 0.010; 0.10; 1.0 mg kg-1 levels were within the range 71-105 %. Advantageous features of this method are: the quantification limits, which were between 0.004 and 0.011 mg kg-1, and the simplicity in the sample treatment, which requires less clean-up if compared with the GC-ECD determination. No residues of pyrethroids were detected in 48 bean samples commercialized in São Paulo City during 2008.
Multivariate optimization of residual caffeine extraction from decaffeinated coffee
Authors: Schaper Bizzotto Carolina , Dillenburg Meinhart Adriana , Ballus Cristiano Augusto , De Souza Campos Junior Francisco Alberto , Teixeira Godoy Helena 
Published: February 2018

This study evaluated techniques of extraction of caffeine from decaffeinated coffee samples for application in quality control of industrial decaffeination processes. The extraction was studied using two methods, an aqueous one and another through liquid-liquid partition with chloroform. The objective was to extract the maximum amount of caffeine with the minimum of interference from the matrix and with good repeatability of extraction. After comparing the aqueous extraction and extraction with chloroform, a 23 factorial design was performed to optimize the liquid-liquid extraction. The parameters analyzed in the factorial design were the solvent:sample ratio, extraction time, and filtration or not after extraction. The optimum extraction point was defined using the amount of caffeine extracted as the response factor. Caffeine levels were quantified by capillary electrophoresis according to an analytical method previously optimized and validated. The best extraction condition was achieved through liquid-liquid partition with chloroform, using 30 mL of solvent, 7 min of agitation, and without filtration. This condition showed good repeatability (2.8%, n = 7), recovery of 96.7-107.4%, and removal of interfering matrix. The method was applied to samples of decaffeinated roasted and ground coffee, and instant coffee.
Verificación y validación de software
Authors: Leopoldo Pauta Ayabaca Leopoldo , Moscoso Bernal Santiago 
Published: February 2018

El proceso de verificación y validación (V&V) aborda todas las etapas del ciclo de vida del software de manera determinante, siendo utilizado para establecer si determinada tarea o producto, cumple con las necesidades del usuario y los requisitos establecidos para su desarrollo. V&V apoya al proceso de construcción proporcionando una valoración objetiva de los productos y los procesos que forman parte del ciclo de vida de desarrollo del software. Estos procesos se apalancan en estándares como ISO/EEC 15288:2008 e ISO/EEC 12207:2008 que permiten aportar al software el concepto de calidad, estableciendo si los requisitos son correctos, completos, precisos, consistentes y verificables. Las pruebas son parte de un proceso más amplio de verificación y validación de software V&V, y se soporta en los estándares IEEE1008 e ISO / IEC 29119. Las pruebas de software nacen por la necesidad de garantizar un producto de calidad, descubriendo defectos que podrían contener los programas antes de la implantación, y demostrar que un programa hace lo que se pretende que haga. El artículo busca diferenciar entre conceptos de Verificación, Validación y Pruebas, su tiempo de aplicabilidad en las diferentes fases del desarrollo de un software de calidad, y los diferentes estándares que pueden ser aplicados en función de estos conceptos.
Diagnosa Radiografi dan Penanganan Penyakit Periodontal pada Anjing Yorkshire Terrier
Authors: Hafizhuddin Muhammad Faiz , Zaenab Siti , Noviana Deni 
Published: February 2018

Tujuan studi kasus ini adalah mengetahui gambaran radiografi serta penanganan kasus penyakit periodontal pada anjing Yorkshire Terrier. Radiografi dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik paralel pada gigi premolar dan molar mandibula anjing. Studi kasus ini menggunakan anjing jantan jenis Yorkshire Terrier. Hasil pengambilan gambar radiografi menunjukan adanya penurunan densitas pada sekitar gigi molar 308 yang memiliki nilai indeks plak, gingivitis, dan furcation yang tinggi dibandingkan dengan gigi yang memiliki nilai indeks yang kecil yaitu gigi 306. Selain itu, pada gigi 308 didapatkan sulkus gingiva sedalam 0.3 mm. Pencabutan gigi anjing dilakukan pada seluruh gigi incisor mandibula. Berdasarkan studi kasus yang dilakukan, diagnosa untuk melakukan penanganan penyakit periodontal dapat dilakukan dengan radiografi.
Analisis kadar fibrinogen sebagai biomarker diabetik pada tikus wistar yang diinduksi streptozotocin
Authors: Rosyadi Imron , Romadhona Ella , Utami Ajeng Tyas , Hijrati Yayik Nur , Santosa Christin Marganingsih 
Published: February 2018

Penyakit diabetes mellitus adalah serangkaian proses penyakit yang bermula dari kerusakan jaringan terutama di pankreas dimana awalnya ditandai dengan munculnya protein fase akut. Pada mamalia, konsentrasi protein fase akut yang dominan adalah serum amyloid A protein, C-reaktive protein dan fibrinogen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari korelasi protein fase akut fibrinogen untuk digunakan sebagai biomarker pada tikus diabetes yang diinduksi streptozotocin. Tikus yang digunakan adalah tikus Wistar jantan sebanyak 20 ekor, umur sekitar 2 bulan dengan berat badan 180-250 gram. Tikus dibagi menjadi dua kelompok, masing-masing kelompok 10 ekor tikus sebagai kelompok perlakuan (I) dan kelompok kontrol (II). Kelompok I dipuasakan selama 24 jam kemudian diinjeksi streptozotocin 1 kali dengan dosis 40 mg/kg bb yang dilarutkan dalam bufer sodium sitrat 0,1 M pH 4,0. Tikus diambil darahnya pada jam ke-0, 6, 12, 24, 48, 60, 72, 84 dan 96 post induksi diabetes untuk diperiksa kadar konsentrasi protein fase akut fibrinogen Hasil penelitian rata-rata kadar fibrinogen pada jam ke-0 dan ke-6 yaitu sebesar 0,57±0,06 mg/mL dan 0,60±0,35 mg/mL masih dalam range normal, kemudian mulai meningkat terus berturut-turut di jam ke-12 sebesar 0,6±0,4 mg/mL, jam ke-24 0.93±0,46 mg/mL, jam ke-36 1,1±0,1 mg/mL, jam ke-48 1,13±0,81 mg/mL, jam ke-60 1,17±0.40 mg/mL, jam ke-72 1,47±0,06 mg/mL, jam ke-84 1,6±0,1 mg/mL dan jam ke-96 1,8±0,1 mg/mL. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan protein fase akut fibrinogen dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu marker pada tikus yang diinduksi diabetes mellitus.