bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
High Value-Added Biomolecules from Beach Waste of Marine Origin-Screening for Potential Candidates among Seagrass of the Cymodoceaceae Family
Authors: Grignon-Dubois Micheline , Rezzonico Bernadette 
Published: January 2018

Background:
Detrital leaves from seagrass of the Cymodoceaceae family were assayed for biologically active molecules that have commercial as well as societal benefits.

Objective:
We focused on L-chiro-inositol, a very rare natural occurring cyclitol, and chicoric acid, a polyphenolic compound, in which both applications were found in the nutraceutical segment.

Method:
Six species of seagrass belonging to the genera Syringodium, Cymodocea and Halodule were collected from their native habitat. The L-chiro-inositol content of the crude aqueous extracts prepared from different batches of Cymodocea nodosa flotsam was measured by quantitative 1H-NMR spectroscopy. High concentrations were found with values ranging from 22.2 to 35.0 mg.g-1 plant dw. The presence of L-chiro-inositol in the tropical species C. rotundata, C. serrulata, Syringodium isoetifolium, and Halodule pinifolia was also characterized by qualitative NMR. The chicoric acid content of crude aqueous methanolic extracts prepared from C. rotundata, C. serrulata, S. isoetifolium, and Halodule pinifolia was determined by quantitative HPLC-DAD. The values found ranged from 0.39 to 6.15 mg.g-1 dry weight. Chicoric acid was unambiguously identified as the major phenolic in S. isoetifolium, and Halodule pinifolia, while it was found in mixture with flavonol derivatives in C. rotundata and C. serrulata. Flavonol derivatives are also of interest for their bioactivity.

Result:
Considering the demonstrated therapeutic applications of L-chiro-inositol and chicoric acid, their high value on the nutraceutical market, and their rare occurrence in the plant kingdom, their presence in Syringodium, Cymodocea and Halodule detrital leaves makes this abundant biomass of interest for dietary and pharmaceutical applications.

Conclusion:
These results show that there is a real potential for harvesting beachcast Cymodoceacea.
Driving to Better Health: Screening for Hypertension and Associated Factors Among Commercial Taxi Drivers in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Authors: Adedokun Aanuoluwa Odunayo , Ter Goon Daniel , Owolabi Eyitayo Omolara , Adeniyi Oladele Vincent , Ajayi Anthony Idowu 
Published: January 2018

Background:Hypertension is a critical public health issue in South Africa. Commercial taxi drivers constitute a vulnerable group who are predisposed to hypertension due to the nature of their work. Yet, unlike other population sub-groups, their health status and lifestyle behaviour have rarely been investigated.Objective:To screen for hypertension and the associated risks factors among commercial taxi drivers in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM), South Africa.Methods:This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study of a convenience sample of 403 commercial taxi drivers in BCMM. The modified WHO STEPwise questionnaire was used for obtaining demographic and behavioural information from the participants. Blood pressure (BP), blood glucose and anthropometric measurements followed standard procedure. Pre-hypertension was defined as systolic BP of 120-139 mmHg and diastolic BP of 80-89 mmHg and hypertension was defined as a systolic BP ≥140mmHg and/or diastolic BP of ≥90mmHg, self-reported history of hypertension or current medication use. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to determine the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results:The study participants were 98.8% male, age ranged from 20 to 74 years, with a mean age of 43.3 years (SD±12.5).The prevalence of pre-hypertension was 33.7% and hypertension was 57.0%. After adjusting for confounders, age>35 years (p=0.004), obesity and alcohol use (p<0.001), period of driving>5years (p=0.028) and diabetes (P=0.003) were significant predictors of hypertension.Conclusion:The prevalence of hypertension among commercial taxi drivers in BCMM is high and associated with ageing and other cardiovascular risk factors. There is a need for interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle and reduction of hypertension among this group, particularly the older ones.
Antibacterial effect of medicinal rue extracts on the infectious mouth in Al – Najaf community. An In-vivo study
Authors: Ibrahim Sanaa Abdulrazzaq 
Published: January 2018

Aim: Clinical evaluation of antibacterial and antimicrobial properties for herbal extracts plants as (rue) to have been investigated in order to suggest them as potential mouth rinse to overcome the microbial effect in the mouth of patients. Materials and Methods: Assessing the opposite effect of the extract of this plant (rue) on gingivitis. Using precise dilution in distilled water only without the addition of any other material of this extract a certain concentration of 20%. I've been watching influence through the state of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth clinical examination before and after use of this extract for a period of 10 days for a group of patients totaling 32 patients (25 females and 7 males), age (10-80 years). A swabs were taken of the bacteria from the mouth of the patients were cultured before treatment to observe bacterial growth and swab after the treatment to note the death of bacteria.Results: The clinical use of direct observation of signs and symptoms after the examination. Rue have a good function on inflammation of the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth after using the vegetable extract of rue material through actual viewing and examination of periodontal pockets. Also after taking swabs and cultured them.
Evaluation and Concept of Building Performance Towards Sustainability in Malaysian Higher Institutions
Authors: Khalil Natasha , Husin Husrul Nizam , Nawawi Abdul Hadi 
Published: January 2018

The growing populations of students to higher institution is increasing year by year, therefore, it is important to ensure that the building is well functioned throughout its lifecycle. Inevitably, the educational process may be interrupted if the building experience a poor performance conditions, thus affect the students' academic achievement. Many studies have proved that there is the significance in providing holistic performance in educational buildings that able to improve the students' learning environment. This study is aimed to provide a new rating tool for building performance that is hoped to be used for Malaysia's higher educational buildings towards students' learning improvement.
Judges in Vice-Regal Roles
Authors: Ananian-Welsh Rebecca , Williams George 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThe Australian federation is built upon an enduring respect for the independence of the judicial arm of government. This is reflected in the principle that the judiciary should be kept separate from the legislature and executive. A practice seemingly at odds with these values is the appointment of senior judges to vice-regal offices. Despite this, the practice has attracted scant academic attention, and has never been challenged in the courts. In this article we examine the conferral of vice-regal roles on serving federal, state and territory judges. We ask, first, whether such appointments ought to continue to be made and, secondly, whether they are constitutionally permissible.The judge, by the way, was the King; and, as he was wearing his crown over the wig … he did not look at all comfortable, and it was certainly not becoming.– Lewis Carroll, ‘Alice's Adventures in Wonderland’.
Disqualification of Judges and Pre-Judicial Advice
Authors: Appleby Gabrielle , McDonald Stephen 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThis article explores the circumstances in which a judicial officer may be required to recuse himself or herself on the basis of an opinion provided in the course of practice as a legal practitioner, prior to appointment to judicial officer, particularly where that opinion was on a matter of law only (including the constitutional validity of legislation). We suggest that questions concerning disqualification of judicial officers in such circumstances might be better approached by considering broader concepts of fairness, in addition to asking whether the provision of the pre-judicial opinion gives rise to considerations of apprehended bias. We also explore possible developments of the law to avoid the undesirable situation where the disqualification of a particular judicial officer may depend upon whether one party to the litigation chooses to disclose the existence or the content of advice that it has received.
Meeting Australia's Labour Needs: The Case for a New Low-Skill Work Visa
Authors: Howe Joanna , Reilly Alexander 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThis article examines whether Australia's regulatory settings for temporary migrant labour are working effectively and argues that a backdoor currently exists which permits the entry of low skilled migrant workers on visas which are not for a work purpose, namely the international student visa and the working holiday maker visa. We propose that an explicit visa pathway be created for low and semi-skilled workers so that the working conditions of these visa holders are more appropriately monitored and to enable Australia's temporary labour migration program to better meet skill shortages in the economy.
The Mediation Effect of Effective Leadership Behavior on the Relationship between Leadership Self-Efficacy and Managerial Job Performance
Authors: Galoji Shehu Inuwa 
Published: January 2018

Background: The study on leadership and what makes it effective can never be over emphasized, it was observed that since the beginning of the 19th century, there was proliferation of research studies on the leadership phenomenon aimed at enhancing the ability to predict effective leadership in organizations
Aims: - This study attempts to examine the relationship between leadership self-efficacy and managerial job performance and whether effective leadership behavior mediates the relationship.
Methods: Quantitative data using questionnaire was collected among the branch managers of the banks.
Results: The result shows that LSE influences the managerial performance. The result shows that hypothesis H1 is hereby supported. The result of the mediation test shows that LSE is significantly related to managerial job performance. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted using the Baron and Kenny (1986) method (four steps of mediation analysis). And the result shows partial mediation had occurred.
Conclusions: The findings of this study on the relationship between LSE and managerial job performance are in concord with previous studies. Further, future studies should consider the other dimensions of interest.
State Space Model of an Aircraft Using Simulink
Authors: Moin Lubna , Baig Aman-uz-Zaman , Uddin Vali 
Published: January 2018

In aircraft designing it is crucial to understand and evaluate the behavior, performance, safety and other aspects of the systems before its operational testing. To develop a robust control system of an aircraft it is therefore necessary to have a good mathematical model of the system so that the behavior can be easily understood, predicted and controlled. In this paper the state space model of an autopilot aircraft is formulated using Simulink Matlab Function files. The proposed simulation model can be used to gain knowledge in order to make decisions at all development stages. In this paper the model has some assumptions such as the aircraft is taken in steady cruise at constant altitude and velocity, balancing the thrust, drag, weight and lift forces in X and Y direction, secondly change in pitch angle will not change the speed of the aircraft under any circumstances and lastly he input will be the elevation differential θd and the output will be the pitch angle θp of the aircraft. We have worked only on stability axis and emphasized on the fast settling of the system without significant overshoots. The state space model using Simulink is successfully formulated and simulated with and without controller. The angle of aircraft, pitch rate and pitch angle are selected as state variables.In addition to this the stability analysis from the state space model is also performed and improved using PD controller.
Key Performance Indicators in the Process of Performance Evaluation Selected Approaches
Authors: Dorcak Peter , Markovic Peter , Svetozarovova Nella , Pollak Frantisek 
Published: January 2018

Performance management at individual level requires a systematic approach for evaluating the work and expectations, supporting such efforts of employees by providing evaluation and feedback in the form of the subsequent implementation of the appropriate corrections, while rewarding. One of the strategic assessment tools of performance management in organizations are key performance indicators (KPI) and the underlying assumption that the selected indicators can be measured or quantified. However, the fundamental problem of any performance measurement system is it´s correct assessment. Based on this interpretation, the aim of the article is to analyze the statistically significant association between the application of performance evaluation methods in terms of the degree of KPIs implementation in organizations. For the purposes of assessing the afore mentioned relationship we have specified a set of fourteen most used evaluation methods which were then subjected to testing by Chi-square test of independence, which has been applied. To simplify and reduce the original amount of data, while maintaining a substantial part of the information, the analysis applied the multivariate statistical method of factor analysis. The research sample consists of small, medium and large organizations operating at the local, but also multinational level. The examined relationship was verified. Based on this, it can be stated that we need KPIs to make a complex picture of what organizations really need and how to achieve the set objectives.
Largely Scalable Wireless Network Formation Architectures for Internet of Things
Authors: Orhan Orhan , Goren Huseyin 
Published: January 2018

As number of mobile devices increases with Internet of Things (IoT) capability and power consumption is important in multi hop communication, there is need of considering network formation architectures inIoT networks.In this work power levels of nodes, urgency of messages to be transmitted are not taken into consideration, a general approach considered with all nodes with same power levels and no priority for messages to be sent.Another assumption is all nodes are on the same 2D plane. Multi hop wireless network architectures studied and scalable, best performing architecture which is hypercubic network architecture is highlighted for IoT networks. Especially for large number of nodes needs to be considered hypercubic architecture performs much better than mesh, tree and ring kind of architectures in terms of dilation and number of connections. The simulation results are based on a simulator developed on C++ program. The results are showed that Hypercubic architecture with logarithmic dilation is much better than other network types. Cube Connected Cycles (CCC)based network architecture (which is derivative of Hypercube) can be preferred, especially when a constant degree is needed, in communication technologies such as Bluetooth. As a future work, a network architecture study can be made which takes energy levels and urgency of messages to be sent.
La Innovación en el área comercial a través de la gestión de las experiencias
Authors: Simonato Fernando Rogelio 
Published: January 2018

El presente ensayo tiene como objetivo presentar una propuesta para la gestión del área comercial a través de la elaboración y la generación de experiencias con la creación de valor en los mercados que las organizaciones sirven. Se hace un análisis de la función de la gerencia comercial describiendo el tipo de cultura de innovación que prima en las empresas que gestionan las experiencias. Se plantean las estructuras ambidiestras en las organizaciones, y la influencia e impacto de las funciones de exploración en la gerencia comercial cuando crean y gestionan distintos tipos de experiencias. Se incluye la temática dentro del modelo de negocio. Se describen las capacidades dinámicas necesarias de las gerencias comerciales que gestionan experiencias.Observamos la importancia del análisis y gestión de las emociones en la cocreación de valor. Se aportan nuevos tipos de experiencias híbridas aplicadas en el mundo por importantes empresas. Se presentan los resultados de la primera investigación sobre experiencias del visitante a los museos argentinos y una descripción del tipo de comprador llamado “experiencial” de la industria del retail latinoamericana.
Studi Pendahuluan Fitokimia Tanaman Koleksi Arboretum Legok Pulus Garut
Authors: Handayani Retty , Rustamsyah Ardi , Perdana Farid , Ihsan Setiady , Suwandi Deden Winda 
Published: January 2018

Arboretrum is a botanical garden which is an open place where there are plants that have been labeled. The purpose of this research is the preliminary study on phytochemical content of secondary metabolite compounds on the leaves of the Legok Pulus Garut arboretum collection plant. the results of the study known twenty-two types of plants contained in Arboretum Garut contain various phytochemical compounds and can be used as collection and research base of medicinal plants.
Keywords : arboretum, phytochemicals, secondary metabolites.
Pengaruh Ekstrak Etanol Daun Jambu Air (Syzygium aqueum (Burm f.)Alston) terhadap Glukosa Darah, Ureum dan Kreatinin Tikus Putih (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Tandi Joni 
Published: January 2018

Diabetes mellitus with complications of Diabetic Nephropathy become one of the most common cause of end-stage renal failure in the world. Impaired kidney function is measured by Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). Where the decline in GFR was followed by increased levels of blood glucose, urea and creatinine. This study aimed to determine whether there is the content of secondary metabolites in leaves of Sizygium aqueum leaf extract, at a dose of extract what impact the blood glucose, urea and creatinine levels of male rats and whether the water extract of guava leaves have an influence on the blood glucose, urea and creatinine white male rats. This study uses a randomized block design with six treatment groups consisting of five test animals. Group I was normal control (CMC Na suspension 0.5%). Group II negative control (streptozotocin 40 mg/kg). positive control group III (suspension glibenclamide). Group IV given guava leaf extract 100 mg/kg BW. V group awarded guava leaf extract 200 mg/kg BW. Group VI given guava leaf extract 300 mg/kg BW. Treatment was given for 28 days and measured levels of blood glucose urea and creatinine on days 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28. The results showed nefroprotektif effect on all groups and most effective extract are a group of guava leaf extract 100 mg/kg BW).
Keywords: Diabetic nephropathy, urea, creatinine, Syzygium aqueum
Aktivitas Antioksidan Senyawa Kumarin Ter-O-Geranilasi dari Akar Limonia acidissima L.
Authors: Tjahjandarie Tjitjik Srie , Saputri Ratih Dewi , Tanjung Mulyadi 
Published: January 2018

Five O-geranylated coumarins namely as auraptene (1), 7-((2â€™E,6â€™E)-5â€™-hydroxy-3â€™,7â€™-dimethylocta-2â€™,6â€™-dienyloxy)coumarin (2), 7-(2â€™E,5â€™E)-7â€™-hydroxy-3â€™,7â€™-dimethylocta-2â€™,5â€™-dienyloxy) coumarin (3), 6-methoxy-7-oxygeranylcoumarin (4), and 8-oxygeranylpsoralen (5) were isolated from the roots of Limonia accidissima L. Their structures were determined based on spectroscopic data such as UV, IR, MS and NMR. Compounds 1â€“5 were evaluated for their radical scavenging against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), showing their IC50 were 462; 13; 260; 210 and 234 Âµg/ml, respectively.
Keywords: Limonia accidissima L., O-geranylated coumarins, antioxidant activity, DPPH
Patriarchy, parenthood and gender pay gap: evidence from Indian labor market
Authors: Sarkhel Sukanya 
Published: January 2018

This paper estimates the extent to which parenthood influences wage income of working mothers and fathers respectively. In this context we try to assess the influence of family culture in explaining this gap using India Human Development Survey (IHDS) data for round one and round two (2004-05 and 2009-10). We argue that mothers from patriarchal family culture will work and earn less as compared to fathers and this will sharpen the wage gap in India. Using OLS and Oaxaca-Blinder method of decomposition for mothers and non-mothers we find that children have significant negative influence on earning of working mothers as compared to married females. The Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition of wage measures significant wage gap of 0.41 between married female without kid and mothers with one child. 28 percent of this gap is unexplained. On the other hand, fathers are earning significantly more than married male coworkers and the gap is 0.33 and major portion of this is explained, which conforms that males become more productive after becoming father as breadwinners for the family and this fatherhood fetches more return for male. It appears that motherhood entails a wage ‘penalty’ in the labor market and more importantly fatherhood is associated with a ‘bonus’ in terms of higher wage premium indicating differential impact of parenthood within a family.
Diet intake, physical activity and carer burden among carers from Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs): A Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Nasim Sumaira 
Published: January 2018

Background: People suffering from disability or chronic diseases are mostly assisted by family members or friends in an unpaid capacity, termed as carer. Carer assist in daily activities of dependent. However, the role of care is generally least recognized in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). The literature indicates that the carer role can lead to burden and affect daily life due to time and financial constraints, and lack of support which can affect the diet, physical activity, and wellbeing of the carer. To best of our knowledge, there is no collective information on this topic. Thus, the aim of this research is to appraise the literature regarding diet quality, physical activity, and burden on carer’s from LMICs. Methods: The study will be registered in PROSPERO in January 2017. Databases for searching literature will include Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane library and Scopus. Research that assesses nutrient intake, physical activity and carer burden conducted in LMICs will be included. LMICs will be identified according to World Bank classification. There will be no restriction on year of publication. One researcher will collect eligible researches, 10% will be randomly selected to reassess by two independent researchers. For the appraisal of quantitative researches, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews will be used. For qualitative research, Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis will be the preferred tool. Qualitative data will be entered NVivo software and thematic analysis will be performed. For quantitative researches, the obtained data will be entered on Excel sheet and meta-analysis will be performed where possible, using STATA 14. Discussion: This will be the first attempt to understand the carer’s diet, physical activity and carer burden in LMICs. Inclusion of both quantitative and qualitative research will provide in-depth information and deeper understanding of topic. Moreover, useful to understand the effect of different cultures of LMICs on carer role and positive or negative effects on life style. This research will be valuable to draw attention of researchers, academia, and policy makers for in-depth researches, cultural specific interventions and initiation of health promotion programs to improve quality of life in this vulnerable group.