bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Study of clinical presentation of falciparum malaria and correlation with laboratory indices of poor prognosis
Authors: Choudhary Hazarimal , Choudhary Prema Ram 
Published: November 2017

Background: Severe malaria is a chief cause of death in the North-eastern states of India. The criteria for defining severe malaria have fluctuating over the last many years. Detection of both specific and sensitive clinical features of falciparum malaria to predict death is required to improve clinical management. Therefore, the objective of present study was designed to investigate the clinical presentation of falciparum malaria and correlation with laboratory indices of poor prognosis.Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at the R N T Medical College Udaipur, India. Total 53 malarial patients who tested positive for plasmodium falciparum were included. A detailed clinical presentation, haematological and biochemical variables were scrutinized. SPSS-16 software was used for statistical analysis.Results: Out of 53 patients, 6 (11.3%) patients had (>5%) parasitaemia, 3 (5.66%) patients had schizonts in peripheral blood film, 2 (3.77%) patients had serum creatinine >3.0 mg%, 4 (7.54%) patients had raised SGOT and SGPT and all have been died while 11 (20.75%) patients had haemoglobin <7.1 gm% and amongst these 3 (27.27%) patients were died. Out of 53 patients, 13 patients (24.53%) died. Most of the patients had over lapping features with anemia (13.32%), ARDS, 16.98 %, Jaundice 9.43% and impaired consciousness (32.96%). These four features were responsible for high incidence of mortality in malaria.Conclusions: Decisively 29 (54.71%) patients were having laboratory indices of poor prognosis and amongst them 19 (65.51%) patients were died. Therefore, our findings confirm that patients who had P. falciparum malaria with laboratory indices of poor prognosis had high incidence of mortality.
Continuous Inclination Measurements and BHA Modeling Help Detect Microdoglegs
Authors: Wilson Adam 
Published: November 2017

This article, written by Special Publications Editor Adam Wilson, contains highlights of paper SPE 184074, “Microdogleg Detection With Continuous Inclination Measurements and Advanced BHA Modeling,” by K.A. Mills, SPE, and S. Menand, SPE, DrillScan, and R. Suarez, SPE, Nabors, prepared for the 2016 SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Canton, Ohio, USA, 13–15 September. The paper has not been peer reviewed.
Microdoglegs are a natural effect of any vertical or directional well that can explain a wide variety of downhole problems. A trajectory-prediction model able to calculate the inclination and azimuth approximately every 12 in. has been developed to estimate microdoglegs using standard surveys, bottomhole-assembly (BHA) data, and steering parameters. This new methodology combining downhole data measurements with drillstring-modeling analysis highlights the potential for drilling optimization and wellbore placement.
Wellbore Trajectory
Standard Surveys. Surveys are generally taken at an interval of every 95 ft, the length of one stand. While the general recommendation is to decrease the survey interval when building faster than 3°/100 ft, this is often neglected because there is no advantage seen in wellbore-positioning-uncertainty models.
The well path between each survey point typically is calculated using the minimum-curvature approach, which assumes a curve of equal angle along the surface of a sphere with only one radius in a 3D plane. Looking at the well as a whole, this approach appears logical and yields reasonable-looking trajectories; however, when examining more-frequent survey data, it becomes obvious how this method can mislead users to think that the well path is much smoother than it actually is. Continuous-survey measurements have enabled the industry to take a closer look at what is happening between survey points, in highlighting microdoglegs quite often undetected by standard surveys.
Continuous Surveys. Doglegs are generally discussed on a well level. Wells are analyzed for tortuosity looking at the change in trajectory from one survey point to the next. Little thought is given to what changes happen between those points unless a dysfunction occurs. Aggressive directional work can lead to the creation of microdoglegs, or doglegs on a scale of a few feet. Quick changes in direction create microdoglegs, which can contribute overall to higher torque and drag.
In examining continuous surveys, the actions of the directional driller can be seen clearly and doglegs can be examined more closely. While continuous-survey data have become more common in the industry, not all measurement-while-drilling (MWD) tools are equipped for the measurements and, generally, data must be processed at surface on the basis of the previous survey. In the absence of continuous-survey data, BHA modeling run on a step-by-step basis can aid in wellbore placement, failure analysis, and post-well evaluation.
Phenology and Biomass Production of Adapted and Non‐Adapted Tropical Corn Populations in Central Iowa
Authors: Infante Pedro Alexander , Moore Ken J. , Lenssen Andrew W. , Archontoulis Sotirios V. , Scott Paul , Fei Shui‐zhang 
Published: November 2017

Core Ideas
The accuracy of the Leaf Collar Method was refined.Tropical corn adaptability investigated in central Iowa.Non‐adapted tropical corn had greater non‐grain and total biomass as compared to their non‐adapted counterparts.Taller tropical corn populations had the greatest biomass.Greater non‐grain biomass occurs at the expense of grain yield.Tropical corn biomass has potential as Gen2 biofuel feedstock.
Biofuel production in the midwestern United States has largely focused on corn (Zea mays L.) grain for ethanol production and more recently, corn stover for lignocellulosic ethanol. Tropical corn refers to corn adapted from tropical regions. Growing tropical germplasm in temperate environments is not attractive for grain yield, but shows promise for biomass production through taller and more vigorous plants with thick stems and long leaves. The comparison between tropical corn populations and their temperate adapted counterparts with a focus on biomass production has not yet been explored under Iowa growing conditions. This study refines the accuracy of the leaf collar method, and characterizes the adaptation of the populations by evaluating crop development and biomass production. Therefore, field trials were established in central Iowa during the 2014 and 2015 growing seasons. Adapted and non‐adapted versions of three populations, Tuxpeño, Suwan, and Tuson, were planted at three dates to evaluate their phenology and potential for biomass production under midwestern U.S. conditions. Plant height correlated well with vegetative development and total biomass. Adapted tropical corn had advanced grain development, while non‐adapted tropical corn had advanced vegetative development and greater biomass yield. Non‐adapted tropical corn flowered later, had 22% greater total biomass on average (4.6 Mg ha−1 greater than adapted), and had 43% greater non‐grain biomass on average, up to 20 Mg ha−1 (6 Mg ha−1 greater than adapted), while adapted populations yielded more grain. Non‐adapted tropical corn has a high potential as feedstock for Gen2 biofuels in central Iowa.
Do Soil Tests Help Forecast Nitrogen Response in First‐Year Corn Following Alfalfa on Fine‐Textured Soils?
Authors: Walker Zane T. , Coulter Jeffrey A. , Russelle Michael P. , Venterea Rodney T. , Mallarino Antonio P. , Lauer Joseph G. , Yost Matt A. 
Published: November 2017

Core Ideas
ISNT and PSNT concentrations did not differ among alfalfa stand ages in five long‐term trials.
Only PSNT concentration increased during first‐year corn in three of five long‐term trials.
The PSNT was less related to soil N mineralization and more related to available N than the ISNT.
The PSNT more accurately predicted corn response or nonresponse to fertilizer N than the ISNT.
The product of alfalfa stand age and PSNT separated N response in 87% of 15 independent site‐years.
Improved methods are needed to predict grain yield response to fertilizer N for first‐year corn (Zea mays L.) following alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) on fine‐textured soils. Data from 21 site‐years in the North Central Region of the United States were used to determine how Illinois soil nitrogen test (ISNT) and pre‐sidedress soil nitrate test (PSNT) concentrations change during alfalfa–corn rotations and how they relate to mineralized N, available N, and grain yield response to fertilizer N in first‐year corn. In five long‐term crop rotation trials, ISNT and PSNT taken in the alfalfa phase did not change with alfalfa stand age, but PSNT concentration in first‐year corn increased with alfalfa stand age in three of five trials. Across 21 site‐years, the PSNT more accurately predicted corn response or nonresponse to fertilizer N than the ISNT (67 vs. 52% of site‐years). The interaction of PSNT with alfalfa stand age resulted in 87% accuracy when validated with 15 independent site‐years; no N response was likely in first‐year corn when the product of PSNT × stand age exceeded 42. Incubation of soil from first‐year corn showed that the ISNT explained over twice as much variation in soil nitrate‐N accumulation after 17 wk than the PSNT (30 vs. 13%). Overall, the PSNT was less related to soil N mineralization and more related to aboveground corn N uptake, total available N, and grain yield response to fertilizer N in first‐year corn than the ISNT. This research provided a simple method for predicting when N response is likely in first‐year corn after alfalfa, but further research is needed to predict the size and mineralization rate of soil N pools after alfalfa termination to estimate the economically optimum nitrogen rate when fertilizer N response is likely.
Diversity of fungi in bottled water in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ameen Fuad , Albejad Alhanouf , Gashgari Rukaia , Murialdo S. , Al-Sabri A. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The occurrence of fungi in drinking water systems has received increased attention over recent decades and fungi are now generally accepted as drinking water system contaminants. However, fungal contamination of bottled water has received little attention. Forty unopened bottled water samples, of different trademarks, were collected from various localities in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia and analyzed for fungal contamination: (1) immediately after opening the bottles; and (2) after closing and storing them for 180 and 365 days. The fungal species were identified under a compound microscope followed by molecular sequencing. At least one fungal species were found in 58% of the bottles. In total, 18 fungal species belonging to 11 fungal genera were identified. Rhizopus nigricans and seven different species of Aspergillus were found to frequently contaminate the bottled water samples. Penicillium sp. were found in one sample. The 180 days storage of opened and reclosed bottles did not substantially affect the abundance of fungi or the species found. Some of the fungi identified may be pathogenic and the contamination of fungi in bottled water should be considered during the processing of water.
A Speech Recognition-based Solution for the Automatic Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment from Spontaneous Speech
Authors: Toth Laszlo , Hoffmann Ildiko , Gosztolya Gabor , Vincze Veronika , Szatloczki Greta , Banreti Zoltan , Pakaski Magdolna , Kalman Janos 
Published: November 2017

Background:
Even today the reliable diagnosis of the prodromal stages of Alzheimer's disease
(AD) remains a great challenge. Our research focuses on the earliest detectable indicators of cognitive
decline in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Since the presence of language impairment has been
reported even in the mild stage of AD, the aim of this study is to develop a sensitive neuropsychological
screening method which is based on the analysis of spontaneous speech production during performing a
memory task. In the future, this can form the basis of an Internet-based interactive screening software
for the recognition of MCI.

Methods:
Participants were 38 healthy controls and 48 clinically diagnosed MCI patients. The provoked
spontaneous speech by asking the patients to recall the content of 2 short black and white films (one direct,
one delayed), and by answering one question. Acoustic parameters (hesitation ratio, speech tempo,
length and number of silent and filled pauses, length of utterance) were extracted from the recorded
speech signals, first manually (using the Praat software), and then automatically, with an automatic
speech recognition (ASR) based tool. First, the extracted parameters were statistically analyzed. Then
we applied machine learning algorithms to see whether the MCI and the control group can be discriminated
automatically based on the acoustic features.

Results:
The statistical analysis showed significant differences for most of the acoustic parameters
(speech tempo, articulation rate, silent pause, hesitation ratio, length of utterance, pause-per-utterance
ratio). The most significant differences between the two groups were found in the speech tempo in the
delayed recall task, and in the number of pauses for the question-answering task. The fully automated
version of the analysis process – that is, using the ASR-based features in combination with machine
learning - was able to separate the two classes with an F1-score of 78.8%.

Conclusion:
The temporal analysis of spontaneous speech can be exploited in implementing a new,
automatic detection-based tool for screening MCI for the community.
The construction and validation of solution-focused group work (SFGW) for Malaysian adolescents
Authors: Shunmugam Ratnadevi R , Noah Sidek Mohd 
Published: November 2017

Solution-focused Group Work (SFGW) approach is proven to be effective in resolving adolescents’ life struggles and assist them to lead a successful adolescence hood. Common practices of developing the intervention module and assessing the module are presented in this study. The data was collected by two stages: (i) validation process by 4 counseling module development experts; and (ii) a total of 30 samples aged 14-15 years old was piloted to obtain the reliability score of SFGW. The collected data were subjected to descriptive test. The result yielded that SFGW have good validity and high reliability with Cronbach’s alpha of .87 and .94 respectively. Hence, it is concluded that SFGW is a valid and reliable module for adolescents who increases their self-efficacy, achievement motivation and goal-setting behaviors.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran dengan Strategi (Merasa) BMB3 pada Proses Pembelajaran
Authors: Imran Yusida 
Published: November 2017

Banyak unsur yang dapat mempengaruhi keberhasilan atau mutu pendidikan dalam proses pembelajaran seperti peran guru dan konselor sebagai pendidik, demikian pula menyangkut strategi belajar dan perencanaan pembelajaran, ruang kelas yang efektif yang didirikan pada penghargaan, baik pribadi dan intelektual, penghargaan pribadi telah disajikan dalam hal menghormati setiap orang. Untuk itu dengan mencobakan suatu strategi seperti bagaimana siswa mampu merasa, dalam konteks penerapan proses belajar mengajar yang dilakukan di kelas adalah sebuah strategi pembelajaran yang diharapkan dapat diterapkan dalam proses pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di sekolah, yang diterapkan oleh Guru pada peserta didiknya. Pengembangan model pembelajaran merupakan usaha untuk menciptakan suatu strategi pembelajaran yang mengakibatkan siswa mampu mencapai tujuan belajar. Ini menuntut kemahiran guru memahami jenis atau bentuk model pembelajaran yang baik. Salah satu model pembelajaran yang baik adalah dapat mempermudah atau memperbaiki kondisi yang ada, sehingga terwujudlah tujuan pendidikan yang dituangkan dalam Undang-Undang Sisdiknas.
Pengaruh Bauran Komunikasi Pemasaran Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian (Studi Kasus pada Produk Mie Instant Indofood Semarang)
Authors: Latief Muhammad Chaerul 
Published: November 2017

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FUNGSI KOMUNIKASI MASSA DALAM TELEVISI (Studi Kasus Program Acara ’Bukan Empat Mata’ di TRANS 7)
Authors: Nora Hastika Yanti , Latief Muhammad Chaerul , Setiawan Yuliyanto Budi 
Published: November 2017

<em>This research is conducted to described and verified communication functions on television program called ’Bukan Empat Mata’ on Trans7. This research used survey method. Primary data gathered from questionnaires, while secondary data collected from related literatures. Research final gains, showing that ’Bukan Empat Mata’ serves two mass-communication functions, which are surveillance and linkage functions from media upon society, especially ’Bukan Empat Mata’ audiences come from Semarang University academics. </em>
Memahami Komunikasi Beda Budaya Studi Kasus Pada Proses Adaptasi Kaum Expatriate Eropa dan Australia Terhadap Masyarakat Lokal Kota Semarang
Authors: Hardani Martina Dwi 
Published: November 2017

<p><em>The research aims to understand how to communicate between culture of expatriate cross cultural adaptation process to local society in Semarang. Those, can seen from communing meaning process by language, culture, and lifestyle.</em></p><p><em>The main theories used in this research is Interactional Symbolic Theory. There are three base of principal in Interactional Symbolic Theory by Blummer</em><em> </em><em>involve meaning, language, and thought. This permis leads to conclusion about persons self and their socialization to bigger community.</em></p><p><em>Research Methodology used was qualitative descriptive is there</em><em> </em><em>search method</em><em> </em><em>that seeks</em><em> </em><em>to describe and</em><em> </em><em>interpret</em><em> </em><em>the object</em><em> </em><em>as it is, by</em><em> </em><em>describing</em><em> </em><em>systematically</em><em> </em><em>the facts and</em><em> </em><em>characteristics of</em><em> </em><em>the object studied</em><em> </em><em>properly</em><em>. Data sampling using a purposive sampling that is based on the theoretical basis used, but it can grow as needed and steadiness in obtaining data. Sources</em><em> </em><em>studied are</em><em> </em><em>the</em><em> </em><em>expatriates</em><em> </em><em>who live</em><em> </em><em>in the city of</em><em> </em><em>Semarang. Informants</em><em> </em><em>were</em><em> </em><em>interviewed</em><em> </em><em>were three</em><em> </em><em>people who joined in</em><em> </em><em>Semarang</em><em> </em><em>Expatriate</em><em> </em><em>Community</em><em> </em><em>who have</em><em> </em><em>more than3 years</em><em> </em><em>and experiencing</em><em> </em><em>the</em><em> </em><em>cross culture.</em></p><p><em>This research</em><em> </em><em>concluded that</em><em> </em><em>cross culture</em><em> </em><em>communication in adaptation process</em><em> </em><em>of the</em><em> </em><em>expatriate</em><em> </em><em>to Semarang</em><em> </em><em>community</em><em> </em><em>vulnerable on problems</em><em> </em><em>because of cultural differences, patterns of</em><em> </em><em>thought, behavior, and lifestyle</em><em> </em><em>habits</em><em> </em><em>so that</em><em> </em><em>anxiety</em><em> </em><em>and uncertainty</em><em> </em><em>lead to</em><em> </em><em>misunderstandings, and differences</em><em> </em><em>in communicating</em><em> </em><em>meaning.</em><em> </em><em>Therefore, in the process adaptation needs</em><em> </em><em>a high</em><em> </em><em>sense of</em><em> </em><em>empathy</em><em> </em><em>and good</em><em> </em><em>management</em><em> </em><em>meaning</em><em> </em><em>and</em><em> </em><em>mutual respecting between</em><em> </em><em>different cultures to</em><em> </em><em>create</em><em> </em><em>a good living</em><em> </em><em>in</em><em> </em><em>different</em><em> </em><em>cultural society</em>.</p>
Pemilihan Akun Media Sosial INSTAGRAM oleh HOLIDAY INN Bandung
Authors: Satyadewi Ajeng Jayanti , Hafiar Hanny , Nugraha Aat Ruchiat 
Published: November 2017

<p><em><em>The development of information technology in the hospitality institute is very important to be adopted in order to improve the quality of service to prospective customers. The purpose of this study was to determine the communication planning, through the process of share, optimize, manage, and engage in @holidayinnbandung Instagram. The research method is descriptive qualitative research methods and the foundation of the concept is The Circular Model of SOME. The results showed, the planning of communication via Instagram @holidayinnbandung is quite optimal, sharing process of Instagram selection motivated by the successful use of hash tags by international IHG. Optimizing the planning process starting from the promo to be made by optimizing the content is done by looking at the aspects of a photo and caption. Engagement process planning is done using the brand influencers and create content that is attractive to be able to entertain and interact with the followers.</em></em></p>